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  <row Id="1" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="38" CreationDate="2014-12-09T17:31:15.447" Score="29" ViewCount="2089" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of headphones that I use regularly, including while I'm working out. They're the kind of headphones that sit inside the ear (earbuds), so inevitably they'll get kind of gross after a couple uses. They have the removable rubber tips on them, but I don't think that helps keep everything out of the speaker part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's easy to wipe the occasional earwax out of the removable rubber tips, but for the inside parts where the speaker is I'm having trouble with making sure those are clean. Normally I'm able to clean any earwax that makes it through the rubber tip using a toothpick or a piece of paper that I've folded up, but I would actually like it to get sanitized when it's cleaned, since I use them while working out they could harbor some bacteria, and I would rather not get swimmer's ear from them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better way I can be cleaning these kinds of headphones?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="8" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T02:44:02.443" LastActivityDate="2017-07-04T12:54:53.940" Title="How can I better clean headphones that sit inside the ear?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-09T17:37:24.437" Score="12" ViewCount="664" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used a pair of clippers to cut my own hair. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is great for a &quot;buzz&quot; look for uniformly short hair. I can then trim around my ears but if I want it to be longer it's difficult. I've never found a way to properly blend my hair as to leave the top at a longer length, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I cut my own hair to different lengths?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T00:06:15.733" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T00:06:15.733" Title="How can I cut my own hair to different lengths?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1875" CreationDate="2014-12-09T17:53:36.047" Score="25" ViewCount="89751" Body="&lt;p&gt;On very rare occasions, I've found myself camping in the middle of the wilderness when I realized that I had forgotten to pack a fingernail clipper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I really hate having long fingernails. Especially when camping, they're harder to keep clean, so I don't like to bite them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do always have knives when I'm camping (for cooking), but I'm not terribly comfortable using a knife on my fingers like that. If I'm in a situation that I can't just run out to buy fingernail clippers, I'm definitely not in a situation to go to the emergency room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a safe way I can trim my fingernails without a fingernail clipper?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="8" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T13:47:25.137" LastActivityDate="2021-01-11T03:58:36.690" Title="How can I safely trim my fingernails without a fingernail clipper?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;camping&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:08:09.387" Score="34" ViewCount="25788" Body="&lt;p&gt;My keyboard is sticky. Obviously, since it is electronic, I can't use an abundance of soap and water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried a damp cloth, but it is not effective. How can I clean it, without ruining it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:10:09.277" LastActivityDate="2018-08-18T07:58:09.347" Title="How can I clean my sticky keyboard?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:10:02.593" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T18:10:02.593" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T18:10:02.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:10:02.593" Score="0" Body="Questions relating to fuels like oil, petrol or gas; and ways to reduce/remove the amount used." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="90" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T22:39:00.193" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:39:00.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11075" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:10:40.170" Score="5" ViewCount="7230" Body="&lt;p&gt;I try to use two blankets in the winter when it gets cold, but tossing and turning separates them. In the morning, I'll often wake up with one at the foot of the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any trick to keeping the 2 blankets together despite my tossing and turning? Having different sized blankets with larger one on bottom? Folding them somehow? Burning an effigy in the room? Thoughts?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The blankets don't have to be made of a specific material, as I'll gladly try different ones to get this to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T13:15:27.257" LastActivityDate="2021-01-09T12:50:16.653" Title="How can I keep 2 blankets together on a bed?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:15:15.987" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you pointed out, a knife is not a good idea. You can use a standard pair of scissors safely though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have that, then (as much as I hate to say such a thing) bite them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T18:15:15.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:16:07.277" Score="31" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that a baby wipe seems to do a good job at cleaning up keyboards. Generally I do this with the power off so as to avoid crazy keystrokes sent to the computer and/or damage to circuitry that may be exposed to the moisture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorDisplayName="user19" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T21:57:35.973" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T21:57:35.973" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:36:56.200" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that if you have two types of blankets, placing the heavier on on top seems to help with the shifting. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T18:36:56.200" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:37:31.923" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally, I have always used rubbing alcohol 91% to clean my keyboards and other peripherals. Some cotton wool balls, some cotton swabs (the kind you use to clean your ears with, but know you shouldn't) and some gentle rubbing will pretty much remove anything off of your keyboard (nothing escapes the wrath of rubbing alcohol).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the cotton wool balls to rub your keys in a circular motion to remove remnants of potato chips and whatever else is causing gunk build up on your keyboard. Only use small amounts of rubbing alcohol at a time, you don't want to soak the wool in it or it will drip inside of your keyboard and could cause havoc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using the cotton wool tips/swabs, you can get in between the keys and other hard to reach places. A soft rubbing up and down motion with a slightly damp swab/tip will remove basically everything from your keyboard that didn't come with it from the factory.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your keyboard is seriously gunked up and gross, you are going to have to remove the keys themselves by prying them off and soaking them in rubbing alcohol. I have only had to do this twice or so in the last few years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;An alternative solution if rubbing alcohol is not your thing:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a friend who swears by those magic erasers, having used them myself around the house, they actually work really well. Simply get yourself some Mr. Clean (or whatever they're called locally) magic erasers which are simply just Melamine foam, slightly dampen them, squeeze out any extra water and slightly rub your keys and anywhere else to remove the gunk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be mindful not to push too hard as Melamine foam (magic erasers) tend to shed when you use too much force, a little pressure goes a long way with this magic foam. While it does work, I prefer the rubbing alcohol approach because you can use cotton swabs/tips to get in between the keys which you would struggle to do so with a magic eraser. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T18:37:31.923" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:38:01.690" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's a good idea to carry a small swiss army knife scissor, which you can use in such situations to clip your nails. Also, if possible, soften your nails by soaking them for a few minutes in water prior to clipping them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T18:38:01.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:44:53.393" Score="50" ViewCount="118727" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have inadvertently used permanent marker on my dry erase board. If I &quot;scrub&quot; the board the marker comes off, but this ruins the surface. What might be the best way to fix this mistake to save the board from a scouring pad, and remove the permanent marker?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T19:12:41.137" LastActivityDate="2016-11-04T06:34:12.767" Title="Permanent marker on a dry erase board?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:44:53.393" Score="68" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that using a dry erase marker on the dried permanent marker will actually &quot;blend&quot; the two pigments together and re-activate the permanent marker into a liquid state for a milisecond. Then the two marker types dry once again, this time with the active ingredient within the dry erase marker allowing it to be wiped off from the surface easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The longer the permanent marker remains on the board, the higher the likelihood of a stain appearing, however, a second pass with the dry erase marker over the board seems to remove nearly all of the mistake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T18:44:53.393" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="19" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:49:28.100" Score="1" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Is there any trick to keeping the 2 blankets together despite my tossing and turning?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've had the same problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to do this is to find longer blankets and tuck them into your bed or under your mattress. If you can tuck them both into the foot &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; side of your bed, it will work pretty well. This might be less feasible if you are not alone in bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some blanket types naturally stick together, too. Fleece for example will stick together better than a blanket without much friction. Try to layer them in such a way that the &quot;high friction&quot; sides stick together, too, if the top/bottom of the blankets are different.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also get larger blankets than your bed. If you have a queen, get a king sized blanket(s). This also helps you be able to tuck them in but will also weigh down the blanket on the sides somewhat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T18:49:28.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="20" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:50:06.887" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually use rubbing alcohol to get the permanent marker off. For some reason this happens to me a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T18:50:06.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="21" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:50:35.160" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To take a different direction than what's already been suggested. I would look less into the blankets moving and more into &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; moving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The less you move in your sleep, the less likely you are to displace the blankets. If you do displace the blankets then, it's going to be because you were getting too warm and threw them off; there's nothing to fix that except fixing the temperatures in the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start training your body to move as little as possible. The easiest way to do this is by sleeping on a couch for a while. Unless you have a behemoth couch, there's not going to be enough room for you to toss about like if you were on a bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way to train your body to lie still, is to place two objects on either side of you in the bed. Two pillows usually work. When you start to roll in your sleep, you'll subconsciously recognize that there are the objects in your way, and keep from moving about so much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be warned though, that once you've done this, you can get stuck with it being difficult to sleep when you're not in a specific position that you've trained yourself to sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T18:50:35.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="22" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="25" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:51:08.173" Score="57" ViewCount="7742" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to open thick &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clamshell_(container)&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;clamshell packaging&lt;/a&gt;, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CTvQl.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CTvQlm.png&quot; alt=&quot;clamshell packaging&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually use scissors, but it's difficult when the plastic is particularly thick or the item is oddly shaped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T09:46:50.170" LastActivityDate="2019-05-05T23:03:04.713" Title="What is the best way to open clamshell packaging?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="23" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="33" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:54:45.047" Score="19" ViewCount="19694" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I am grating a block of parmesan cheese and the block becomes particularly small, I often fear that I will slip/the item will be completely grated and I will cut/grate my fingers. I've used rubber gloves as well but I'm concerned they are not thick enough. What is the best way to protect against this? Are there graters with built-in functions to prevent this? Or would a particular kind of gloves help?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T00:25:03.030" LastActivityDate="2020-07-13T01:14:03.837" Title="How can I safely grate a small food item without cutting my fingers?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="24" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-09T18:56:45.870" Score="21" ViewCount="3548" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just bought box of Coca-Cola cans that have not been refrigerated. I have a group of people coming over soon, and I want the Cokes to be cold by the time the group arrives. What is the best method for doing so without diluting the beverage with ice?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also would rather not put them in the freezer because it requires active monitoring (I do not want the cans to freeze if I forget about them).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="23" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T15:00:42.593" LastActivityDate="2017-06-26T17:40:02.353" Title="What is the quickest way to cool down a room-temperature drink without pouring it over ice?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="25" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:03:23.723" Score="43" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wikipedia has a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrap_rage#Opening&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;nice solution&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Household &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scissors&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;scissors&lt;/a&gt; or a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utility_knife&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;utility knife&lt;/a&gt; are sometimes used to open difficult packaging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snips&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tin snips&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; are effective for tough plastics; the higher &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_advantage&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;mechanical advantage&lt;/a&gt; of compound metal snips make it possible to cut such packages open even using little hand strength. These packages can also be opened with an ordinary household &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can_opener&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;can opener&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/quqfL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/quqfLm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Use a can opener to open blister packs and avoid cutting yourself&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T09:46:23.980" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="26" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="36" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:04:21.383" Score="9" ViewCount="3036" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use an oscillating fan to stay cool at work because others like a warmer temperature than I do. I've noticed considerable buffeting when the fan is blowing directly on me. Our office is laid out in a grouping of cubicles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried locking it in place and pointing it directly at me (a lot of buffeting) and locking it in place and having it blow past me (not enough cooling). I have also tried getting a different fan and cleaning the blades to see if that would reduce buffeting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;What is the best way to use the fan to stay cool without it blowing directly on me?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-05-31T15:30:45.530" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T15:30:45.530" Title="What is the best way to cool off with an oscillating fan without having it blowing directly on me?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;fan&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="27" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="93" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:07:05.227" Score="19" ViewCount="1566" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_blind#Venetian&quot;&gt;Venetian blinds&lt;/a&gt; in my home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a feather duster, but it does a &lt;em&gt;terrible&lt;/em&gt; job, removing (at most) a third of the collected dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also used a standard dust cloth, which does a good job, but to wipe it across each blind takes much too much time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What would be a more effective method?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T00:30:07.950" LastActivityDate="2015-07-13T07:22:30.070" Title="How to dust Venetian blinds?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="28" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:09:24.870" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found it easiest to run a razor knife / utility knive along two adjacent sides, avoiding the sealed edge. The plastic is very hard and durable where the seal is, but it is relatively thin if you move in a bit from the seal. Cutting along two adjacent sides in an &quot;L&quot; formation allows for easier access to the product, and helps to avoid getting cut by the plastic's edge. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T19:09:24.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="29" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:09:50.280" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T19:09:50.280" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T19:09:50.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="30" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:09:50.280" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T19:09:50.280" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T19:09:50.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="31" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:11:57.057" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to warming up, cooling down or maintaining the temperature of people, places or things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-19T09:47:30.280" LastActivityDate="2019-12-19T09:47:30.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="32" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:11:57.057" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to warming up or cooling down people, places, or things." OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T18:30:15.170" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T18:30:15.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="33" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:12:05.370" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used the palm of my hand to &quot;finish off&quot; a block of cheese.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you apply the pressure with the center of your hand and raise your fingers up a bit, away from the grater, you will be able to safely push the cheese through the holes and crumble off the remaining bit without the risk of loosing your finger tips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T19:12:05.370" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="35" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:18:10.570" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.flowbee.com/&quot;&gt;flowbee&lt;/a&gt; is a nice product for this situation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, not all &quot;made for tv&quot; items work as expected. I have found that using my fingers + the guard that comes with the clippers gives a nice inch and a half length to the top of my head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are numerous guard lengths available for many hair clipper brands, usually numbered 1-4 (4 being the longest). Try a &quot;number 4&quot; guard and use a &quot;scissors&quot; pinching motion on your hair, running the clippers with the guard attached across your fingers. The combination of the guard and the fingers may be enough to give you the length you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;you can also try to mimic the hair salon method of using a comb, but this may take a steady hand to hold the hair up away from your scalp, and then trim along the comb. I like the finger method myself because I can safely rest my hand on my head and know it isn't moving around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T19:18:10.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="36" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="26" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:20:18.347" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;From my (unscientific) experimentation, these two tips made the fan most effective:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the fan on top of a desk.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure one stop point of the motion is aimed at the open corner of your cubicle. Have the other stop point toward the center of the space.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each of these will help increase the circulation of air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-16T14:07:23.823" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T14:07:23.823" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="37" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:26:43.660" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a variety of devices to solve this problem, my first thought would be thimbles if you don't want to buy one, but I would encourage just getting such a device, there's both rotary and flat-board ones I've seen. The rotary ones are thus:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a5kud.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T19:26:43.660" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="38" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:35:59.630" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a q-tip (or the like) with some ammonia. Ammonia dissolves wax so it should work pretty well for cleaning the ear-wax from your earbuds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="40" LastEditorUserId="40" LastEditDate="2015-01-22T17:52:31.207" LastActivityDate="2015-01-22T17:52:31.207" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="39" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:37:51.317" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;A solution of chlorine bleach and water will both remove the permanent marker and brighten the white board. You need to allow the white board to dry completely before using it again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Occasionally, the material used by the white board can be degraded by using a bleach solution. Test in a small area to prevent damage to the whole board.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T19:37:51.317" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="40" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:41:42.677" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;A method that has been safe for all standard and mechanical keyboards I have owned is to actually run it through the dishwasher - no joke. You can find some articles online with suggestions about the best way to do it but I do not know anyone who has nor have I ever had any of my keyboards end up being damaged by the process. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="41" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T19:41:42.677" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="41" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="27" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:43:32.273" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found a vacuum to be the best tool for this job, as long as you have a brush attachment. You still must run the brush along each slat but it's much faster than a cloth. There are even special attachments that go on a vacuum nozzle which clean several slats at once.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="45" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T19:43:32.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="42" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:43:57.707" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you need to rapidly cool beverages that are still sealed in cans or bottles, put them in a mixture of water, ice, and salt. Once the beverages are submerged in the mixture you can stir them to have them cool even faster. The salt melts the ice faster cooling the water more quickly. This only takes a few minutes to cool you beverage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've heard this from multiple sources and done it myself. I think there was even a Mythbusters episode where they tried this as well as some other very impractical methods. (Link and comment provided by @Mast - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0768468&quot;&gt;Mythbusters Season 3 Episode 6 &quot;Cooling a Six Pack&quot;&lt;/a&gt; - Do note the link is technically not part of any answer whatsoever. The methods used in the video are highly impractical and should under no circumstance be tried at home.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27" LastEditorUserId="27" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T19:26:03.370" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T19:26:03.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="43" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:45:12.040" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;The keyword is &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissipation&quot;&gt;dissipation&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you want is a large amount of liquid on the right temperature. The larger the amount, the better (a large amount of liquid heats up less quickly because there's more to heat up. If it heats up too much, it isn't cooling much.). The relative heat of the cans will be dissipated by the liquid. It's important the cans are completely submerged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Water from the tap is a quick fix, but if you have anything colder around that works as well. Filling the liquid with ice will keep the temperature of the water lower and is usually a good idea as well, if any is available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you happen to have a large (preferably filled) container in the freezer, you can throw this in the water as well. It will have the same effect as adding ice (the larger the container, the better). Keep in mind the container probably was there for a reason. However, one need can overrule another.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="38" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T19:45:12.040" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="44" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="45" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:53:41.437" Score="15" ViewCount="814" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I'm driving in hot weather I use the air conditioning to keep cool. This keeps most of me comfortable, but it dries out my eyes no matter where I point the blowers. I then have to turn the air conditioning off since vision is quite important when driving but then I get too hot and the cycle starts again!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;What can I do to keep my vision clear, but stay at a comfortable temperature?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T00:31:08.633" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T00:31:08.633" Title="What can I do to stop my eyes from drying out when I'm driving?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="45" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="44" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:57:00.450" Score="13" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stay hydrated before you go -- this can only help. (But not so hydrated that you have to stop to do your... er, business.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stop at a rest area and sit with your eyes closed for a while.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(I've done this, but it may not be a good idea) Close one eye at a time for short periods (&amp;lt;3 sec.) when you are the only car around. (i.e., you're not merging on the highway or in heavy traffic.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear glasses (if you don't already).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use eyedrops that are made to keep your eyes hydrated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T20:15:25.257" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T20:15:25.257" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="46" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-09T19:58:25.877" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;While working in construction I would tear/split my nails fairly often, I found using simple wire cutters and tidying up any ragged edges with a fine grit sand paper worked pretty well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T19:58:25.877" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="47" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="89" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:06:22.233" Score="4" ViewCount="4614" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love barbecue ribs but I don't love getting completely covered in barbecue sauce!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have already tried eating more carefully only using my finger tips but I still get too much barbecue sauce on my face, hands, and fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I eat barbecue ribs without getting my hands and face covered in sauce? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T00:31:34.363" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T11:53:14.747" Title="How to eat barbecue ribs without getting covered in barbecue sauce?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2014-12-15T20:30:57.490" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="48" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:11:49.967" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you recently spilled something sticky inside your (laptop) keyboard, the surface will not only be problematic. Under the keys, all sorts of goop will accumulate. This tutorial is also good for regular cleaning, but is better suited for emergencies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First off, unless you &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; know where each little key on your keyboard goes, take a picture.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now, start peeling off all keys. Usually you can do this with your finger, but sometimes a spudger or a screwdriver might be needed. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you see any keys with metal bars (most &quot;large&quot; keys have them), remove the metal bars.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now that you've got all of your keys off, you need to prepare the &quot;solution&quot; for them. Using two bowls, fill one with some isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Fill the second with some warm water and a little bit of dish soap.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dump all the keys into the bowl with the dish soap. Let them sit for maybe 10 minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Carefully&lt;/strong&gt; pour out the water and then rinse the keys.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once the keys are all rinsed, place them in the rubbing alcohol.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait about 5 minutes, then rinse the keys again.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let the keys air dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you're impatient, you can dry the keys using a hair dryer. Make sure the hair dryer is on the lowest possible setting, and the keys are only exposed to heat as little time as possible. (It's a good idea to pre-dry the keys a little bit before this).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you want, clean under your keyboard. Using Q-Tips and rubbing alcohol, swab the places where the keys were. Baby wipes are also good at cleaning gunk out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reassemble your keyboard. Place any metal bars back in their proper place.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Test your keyboard.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;This guide was sourced from many places online, in addition to my own experience with a laptop covered in soda.&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T20:11:49.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="49" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="44" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:12:49.803" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get yourself a set of sunglasses of which the actual lenses can be replaced. Popular low-cost sets have 3 different colors: black, orange and transparent. The black blocks 90% of the light, the orange about 40-50% and the transparent 10%. That 10% is negligible for sight, but it does keep the dry air away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually wear them while biking, which seems like a comparable situation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="38" LastEditorUserId="82" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T22:11:38.447" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:11:38.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="50" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="47" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:15:38.507" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are usually bones sticking out of the ribs. It may have a little bit of sauce, but the finger-licking is part of the barbecue ribs experience!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ahqq4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ahqq4.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Ribs!&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;(source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tabletalkatlarrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Barbecue-ribs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tabletalkatlarrys.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/sub&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Grab one of those with one hand, and then eat off the other end that has meat on it. There should be no sauce on that side. Grab the other side, and there you go! Nom it off. You shouldn't get covered in barbecue sauce.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-02-18T11:53:14.747" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T11:53:14.747" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="51" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="58" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:16:05.323" Score="23" ViewCount="32589" Body="&lt;p&gt;Peanut butter is sticky. It takes several gallons of hot soapy water to wash it out so that it is ready for recycling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better way to do this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T00:33:22.787" LastActivityDate="2021-02-12T15:37:16.947" Title="How to clean out a peanut butter jar for recycling?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;container&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="52" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:18:47.323" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks for either the reuse of materials or the preparation of materials to be recycled, such as glass, plastic, and wood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recycling is the act of reusing something once it has been used for it's original purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Commonly recycled materials include glass, plastic, metal (cans and tins), wood, cardboard and paper, as well as many other things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'cleaning'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/packaging&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'packaging'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;packaging&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/glass&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'glass'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;glass&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/plastics&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'plastics'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;plastics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T18:37:30.793" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T18:37:30.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="53" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:18:47.323" Score="0" Body="Hacks for either the reuse of materials or the preparation of materials to be recycled, such as glass, plastic, and wood." OwnerDisplayName="user1715" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditorDisplayName="user1715" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T15:02:45.010" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T15:02:45.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="54" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="47" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:19:22.997" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;With your fingertips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0udtO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;fingertips&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's more exhausting than 'grabbing' the food, but it will keep your hands relatively clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="38" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T20:19:22.997" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="55" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:21:23.490" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have a dog?&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; Give it to him/her. The dog will love the treat, since it provides a bit of a puzzle. Most of the larger breeds have very long tongues, capable of reaching inside of the jar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And.. of course, in the end, you'll be left with a licked-clean jar!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1. Don't have a dog? Give it to a friend that does, and ask them to recycle it when done&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As AllisonC pointed out, a few PEANUT BUTTERS, &lt;strong&gt;ESPECIALLY THE ONES THAT ARE SUGAR FREE, may use a sweetener called Xylitol. This is lethal to dogs.&lt;/strong&gt; Check your labels!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="35" LastEditorUserId="35" LastEditDate="2019-12-10T18:07:40.350" LastActivityDate="2019-12-10T18:07:40.350" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="56" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:27:59.557" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cleaning is the act of making (something or someone) free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please do not use this tag on its own.  Use also another applicable tag (e.g., &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/clothing&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;clothing&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;clothing&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/laundry&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;laundry&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;laundry&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/kitchen&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;kitchen&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;kitchen&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/furniture&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;furniture&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;furniture&lt;/a&gt; etc.), as cleaning is ambiguous when used alone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-11-27T13:45:18.877" LastActivityDate="2019-11-27T13:45:18.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="57" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:27:59.557" Score="0" Body="Tips and tricks relating to cleaning. Please do not use this tag alone.  Use also another tag to identify what it is you are trying to clean." OwnerUserId="90" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-11-27T13:45:18.877" LastActivityDate="2019-11-27T13:45:18.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="58" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:30:26.927" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that using hot, hot water from the faucet helps to soften the peanut butter and loosen it from the jar's edges and surface. Often times I will fill it with hot water and let it soak for 10-15 minutes or so, and then return to the jar and empty it. Then, using hot water I use the sprayer nozzle from my sink to maneuver within the jar and remove all of the leftovers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="82" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T22:39:20.137" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:39:20.137" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="60" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="61" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:30:47.663" Score="58" ViewCount="6741" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a large container (a hot water urn) that I need to fill with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have access to a hose, unfortunately, so that is not an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did also try stuffing the urn in the sink, but that didn't work because the sink is too small to fit the urn inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I fill my hot water urn from a sink that's too small for it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This also applies to any other bucket or water container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T16:04:07.223" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T00:34:16.723" Title="How do I fill a hot water urn that doesn't fit in the sink?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;sink&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="61" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="60" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:30:47.663" Score="82" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a solution that my friend came up with:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a bunch of Styrofoam cups&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut out the bottoms of the cups&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stack them up&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the wide end of the top cup under the faucet, and the (cut open) thinner end of the bottom cup over the edge of the sink&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the urn directly underneath the end of your Styrofoam cup chain&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn on the sink&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the end, your contraption should look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y1YZZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T21:14:44.020" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T21:14:44.020" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="62" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="47" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:32:30.690" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use just your fingertips: less contact = less sauce on your hands.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a knife and fork to separate the bone. Use the fork to mount and eat your ribsicle&amp;trade;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T20:32:30.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="63" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5532" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:37:54.673" Score="16" ViewCount="50190" Body="&lt;p&gt;My house has a detached garage and occasionally the lock gets frozen during a winter storm so that I cannot insert my key to unlock the door. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have plenty of methods to open the lock after it is frozen. I have used graphite powder to free up the lock and I have heated the key and inserted it to melt the ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for a solution to prevent the lock from becoming frozen in the first place. I have tried keeping it lubricated with graphite powder before the winter storm and also opening the door more frequently during the storm in order to not have it freeze from going unused. All of these failed to prevent the lock from freezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent my lock from freezing during a winter storm?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-09-03T05:56:32.550" LastActivityDate="2019-04-15T00:34:59.483" Title="How can I keep my door locks from freezing during a winter storm?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;locks&gt;&lt;garage&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="64" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:39:02.887" Score="8" ViewCount="4513" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to keep raccoons out of a dumpster? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At work we have a simple, split lid, top load dumpster like this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cblo7.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cblo7m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And we have a pretty large population of raccoons that seem to be pretty inventive when it comes to getting inside of it and pulling trash and food out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The waste management company we use wont allow us to modify the dumpster. They own it and more or less rent it to us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We've tried a few ways of &quot;tying&quot; the lid shut, but the raccoons will reach a hand between the two lids and pull out what ever they can, they also tend to chew on what ever we use to tie them down with, so strapping the lid shut doesn't work very well and the straps don't last long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've heard we could use cougar urine as a deterrent, but it rains fairly often where we are and handling urine on a regular basis is a little unappealing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should go without saying, but I'm also not looking to kill or otherwise harm the animals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, I'm trying to find a good way to keep the animals out, while still allowing us easy access, without modifying the rented dumpster or harming the wildlife... Any thoughts?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T12:46:10.837" LastActivityDate="2020-08-27T14:46:43.320" Title="Keeping raccoons out of a dumpster" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="65" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="27" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:45:00.477" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The first thing to do is, of course, &lt;strong&gt;close&lt;/strong&gt; them. I wouldn't close them &lt;em&gt;completely&lt;/em&gt;, as it may hold up the dust in the &quot;folds&quot; (how can I call them?).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The next thing is to use a vacuum cleaner with the brush like this attached to the end of hose:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NUbjM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NUbjMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;big image of small brush&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;image from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vacuumcleanershop.com/images/fit-all-dust-brush-FA53002.JPG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;vacuumcleanershop.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:09:23.987" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:09:23.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="66" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="72" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:47:09.220" Score="20" ViewCount="5696" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the best and continually way to get rid of steam and fog on a mirror? The picture below is what I mean:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yXjZ6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yXjZ6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image from: vivaitalianmovies.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the past, I've tried using soap and toothpaste on the mirror and it worked only 4-5 minutes then I needed to do it over and over. So I think it's not a good method to get rid of these steams.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="61" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:07:05.647" LastActivityDate="2016-07-09T00:17:55.980" Title="What is the best way to get rid of steam on a mirror?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="67" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="64" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:50:21.240" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can't modify the dumpster, perhaps you can modify the area around it? With some ingenuity and planning you could build a frame that is easily removable for day use, and pickup, but at night becomes a locking mechanism around the receptacle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By using a 4x4 post, which is quite heavy, and laying it across the top of the covers, it would eliminate the critters ease of lifting the arm and getting into the dumpster. if you can manage to &quot;lock&quot; it into place with side walls, then you eliminate their ability to move it. If it doesn't move, and isn't easily lifted, they may give up and move on to the neighbors waste area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T20:50:21.240" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="68" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="66" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:51:07.347" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have one available you can use a blow-dryer. It's a clever, simple solution to a common problem. Pretty neat! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="63" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T20:51:07.347" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="69" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="66" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:56:14.637" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you are looking for would be an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=anti+fog+window+cleaner&amp;amp;oq=anti+fog+window+cleaener&amp;amp;aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3.7749j0j4&amp;amp;client=ms-android-sprint-mvno-us&amp;amp;sourceid=chrome-mobile&amp;amp;espv=1&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;anti-fog window cleaner&lt;/a&gt;. The chemical agents within the cleaner prevent condensation which in turn creates &quot;fog&quot; on a window or glass surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a nice &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_4884134_make-antifog-glass-cleaner.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wiki-how&lt;/a&gt; dedicated to making your own should you not want to purchase any.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-07-18T21:51:56.197" LastActivityDate="2015-07-18T21:51:56.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="71" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="66" CreationDate="2014-12-09T20:59:39.787" Score="6" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keep it clean.&lt;/strong&gt; Use a glass cleaner such as Windex regularly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a blow dryer&lt;/strong&gt; to blow warm, dry air on the window.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T20:59:39.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="72" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="66" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:01:05.110" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fog is because the mirror surface temperature is below the dew point of the air in the room. That leads to two obvious approaches:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Increase the mirror surface temperature, that is, get a heated mirror.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Decrease the dew point (humidity) of the air in the room. For example, if its a bathroom mirror, turn on the bathroom exhaust fan during your shower. This will also help prevent mold growth in the bathroom.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And, the quick fix... wipe it off with a clean towel, or remove it with a blow dryer. This works once you've got the humidity down a little.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T21:01:05.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="73" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:03:19.620" Score="14" ViewCount="21793" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a tall vase with an unusual shape. The top opening is too narrow for me to get my hand, or even a large brush, into it. I left some flowers in there for a bit too long, and the inside of the vase is now pretty dirty. How can I get it clean?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="65" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T19:10:55.857" LastActivityDate="2016-03-09T11:26:55.140" Title="How can I clean a vase that I can't reach inside?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;retrieval&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="75" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="73" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:08:55.450" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is a good resource for cleaning inside of containers: &lt;a href=&quot;http://tipnut.com/how-to-clean-the-inside-of-bottles/&quot;&gt;http://tipnut.com/how-to-clean-the-inside-of-bottles/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For something like this I'd recommend filling the vase with vinegar or vinegar and water and leaving it overnight :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="41" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T21:08:55.450" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="79" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="63" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:12:09.843" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spray some WD-40 in the keyhole and insert/remove the key a few times. Never had an issue after doing that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're looking for extra protection against rain/show/ice, use duct tape to cover the keyhole. Anything that keeps rain/snow/ice from entering the opening will be a plus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-16T14:05:47.897" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T14:05:47.897" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="81" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="60" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:18:42.640" Score="69" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to @Shokhet's answer you can also use a clean dustpan, as shown below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OLhVB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Improvising&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://m.trusper.com/tips/Use-A-Clean-Dust-Pan-In-Sink-To-Fill-A-Container-That-Doesnt-Fit/10252475&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Trupser.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="63" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2014-12-14T22:10:06.097" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T22:10:06.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="82" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="64" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:18:56.287" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's what I ended up building to keep the raccoons out:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CJfMs.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CJfMsm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically I took a 2&quot;x2&quot;x4' length of wood and attached two boards about 8&quot;x4' to  the top and bottom, making a sort of &quot;I-beam&quot; and then fixed a 2&quot;x4&quot;x6' to the top board.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To put it on the dumpster you just position the I-beam between the two lids and slide the bottom board of the I-beam under the lids, so that you end up with the 2x2 between the lids and a board above the lids and a board below the lids. Then you just slide it all the way back till the cross beam is over the two lids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This eliminates the gap between the two lids and still allows the lids to be opened, but as one one large lid rather than two small ones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the two lids now moving as one piece the raccoons can't open it because they can't lift the lid while standing on top of it and they can't reach the lid from the ground.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's working well so far, although the raccoons haven't given up yet... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll snap some photo's of the finished piece and add them here when I get a chance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T12:45:50.033" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T12:45:50.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="83" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="92" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:24:50.877" Score="11" ViewCount="5664" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a laptop with a broken hinge. The broken hinge is cracked and exhibits no friction whatsoever when opening/closing the lid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For now, the remaining hinge holds the screen in place. My concern is that this will stop working, allowing the screen to fall and crack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using &lt;em&gt;only&lt;/em&gt; household items, how can I prop up the screen?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T03:24:33.113" LastActivityDate="2017-01-07T12:19:56.253" Title="How do I prop up a laptop screen with a broken hinge?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="85" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="223" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:34:02.393" Score="22" ViewCount="4547" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I don't warm up my car in the mornings the windshield gets so foggy that I can't see.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Heat/AC doesn't seem to help fast enough, and wiping the windshield leaves streaks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I deal with this quickly so I can get back to driving safely?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="75" LastEditorUserId="141" LastEditDate="2015-03-22T20:34:24.007" LastActivityDate="2015-03-22T20:34:24.007" Title="What is the quickest way to defog car windows?" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="86" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="73" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:34:18.127" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a tool I use for these cases:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nkvVz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can fit it into almost any vase, even if the neck curves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Letting the vase sit with hot soapy water in it for a while can help too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T21:34:18.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="87" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="85" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:41:41.010" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fog comes from water condensing on the windshield or windows. The problem is that the air inside the car is warmer and/or wetter than outside. (e.g., &lt;a href=&quot;https://van.physics.illinois.edu/qa/listing.php?id=1511&quot;&gt;https://van.physics.illinois.edu/qa/listing.php?id=1511&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the faster ways is to lower your windows to lower the temperature in the car, and decrease the humidity by bringing in outside air. This may not be particularly comfortable but it definitely works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T21:41:41.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="88" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="66" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:41:48.220" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put heating cable behind the mirror. It will keep the mirror at a higher temperature than the air, so no condensation can occur. Works like a charm!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Described &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/7933/is-there-a-technique-to-make-a-shower-mirror-fog-free/7939#7939&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:22:12.127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T21:41:48.220" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="89" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="47" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:47:53.307" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;With corn cob holders:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BSStQ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BSStQm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stick one in the cut bone end and then you'll have a nice little handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:05:57.760" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:05:57.760" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="90" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="83" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:48:48.647" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use some duct tape and some rubber bands. If you use just the right size, it will apply just enough friction to prop the screen up. If it will simply fall, glue or tape a small metal bar to the back, so it will stop falling if it reaches the case (the part with the CPU, etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T21:48:48.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="91" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="95" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:54:56.420" Score="8" ViewCount="1923" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got blood on my blue shirt. I would usually use peroxide, but last time I tried that, my shirt got ruined (colors got messed up). What is an easy way I can remove blood from my shirt without ruining the color.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T19:12:47.143" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T19:12:47.143" Title="Removing blood from colored clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="92" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="83" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:55:17.177" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest way would be to put something  enough heavy behind the laptop screen to make it lean on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T21:55:17.177" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="93" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="27" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:58:23.207" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you first semi-close the blinds and then dust with a cotton sock. Works like a charm. You could also use a damp cloth. If you really dislike manual work, a vacuum cleaner &lt;em&gt;sometimes&lt;/em&gt; gets the job done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="82" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T22:18:45.640" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:18:45.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="94" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="101" CreationDate="2014-12-09T21:59:20.343" Score="15" ViewCount="1830" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a wood burning stove and sometimes the glass get covered in black soot from the fire. It's very hard work to clean off using a scouring sponge and water/washing up liquid. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there an easy way to clean the glass?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="85" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T19:10:19.263" LastActivityDate="2020-02-02T10:03:20.260" Title="What is the best way of cleaning the glass on a wood burning stove?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="95" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="91" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:01:11.000" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak them in cold water immediately to prevent the blood from setting. Then scrub with washing soda (wear gloves) to loosen any that remains from the cloth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After rinsing thoroughly, you can machine-wash on a cold cycle with additional washing soda and/or boosters as normally needed by your local water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inspect carefully before drying:&lt;/strong&gt; if stains remain, repeat the soak+scrub to remove them. Once dried, you will find it exceedingly difficult to remove blood stains without also harming the color of your clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:01:11.000" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="96" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="97" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:01:41.620" Score="10" ViewCount="6656" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many of my lampshades are made of different types of fabric, which accumulate dust. I've tried wiping them, vacuuming, etc, but I haven't been happy with the results. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T12:42:38.123" Title="How do I remove dust from fabric lampshades?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;dust&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="97" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="96" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:01:41.620" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can get a length of clear packing tape about 8-10&quot; long and, holding the ends, press it against the lampshade and draw it back off. It will have picked up the dust in that area. Then press it on another spot. Repeat this process until the lampshade is clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unless it's very dusty, the tape usually lasts a good 2-3 shades for me. Once it is no longer sticky enough for use I cut another piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T15:48:43.550" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T15:48:43.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="98" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="99" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:04:53.073" Score="30" ViewCount="4633" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/91/removing-blood-from-colored-clothes&quot;&gt;related question&lt;/a&gt; asks about cleaning blood off of colored clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I do to clean blood from &lt;em&gt;white&lt;/em&gt; clothing?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried washing it off with soap and water, but that doesn't really get rid of all (or even all that much) of the blood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything I can use that will remove all (or almost all) of the blood stain that I got on my white shirt?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-06-30T02:33:23.903" Title="How to clean blood from white clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="99" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="98" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:04:53.073" Score="25" Body="&lt;p&gt;My father always told me to use &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_peroxide&quot;&gt;hydrogen peroxide&lt;/a&gt; to clean bloodstains from clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done that &lt;em&gt;many&lt;/em&gt; times; it works :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Howstuffworks.com also recommends using it -- they also &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.howstuffworks.com/the-chemistry-of-cleaning-clothes-info7.htm&quot;&gt;explain how it works&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The hydrogen peroxide found in many medicine cabinets for the&#xA;  treatment of wounds behaves comparably to the bleach we add to washes.&#xA;  When applied to blood stains, for example, peroxide liberates oxygen&#xA;  atoms, which turns red blood pigments into less brightly colored&#xA;  stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-15T01:59:58.370" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T01:59:58.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="101" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="94" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:09:21.683" Score="20" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take some newspaper (or any paper that retains its form well when confronted with moisture and pressure) and crumble it into a ball.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dip the newspaper ball into water. (I hear that the effect is better with a little vinegar in the water)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then dip it in the ash in the stove with the wet side&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wipe the glass with the newspaper. This may need some pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's it :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This process works since the ash can easily bind the soot. The ash and the soot are two complementary parts that are 'created' in the process of burning wood&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="71" LastEditorUserId="71" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T10:29:56.073" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T10:29:56.073" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="102" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="108" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:12:01.443" Score="5" ViewCount="632" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, chewing gum inevitably gets on the carpet. How do I get it back off? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried using ice to harden the gum, and lifting it off, but it didn't freeze down far enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2014-12-13T00:25:58.067" LastActivityDate="2018-05-02T16:57:35.177" Title="How can I remove gum from carpet?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="103" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:12:20.700" Score="7" ViewCount="1288" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I check if there is electricity in a power socket without a tester or any other specialized tools?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; The method should not involve the destruction of the socket or my whole power supply!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="55" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-14T19:28:19.883" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T10:54:05.837" Title="Check for electricity in a socket without tools?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="104" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="109" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:12:58.957" Score="20" ViewCount="26708" Body="&lt;p&gt;Winter is coming. And as I don't want to spend time defrosting my cars windshield I would like to know: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I keep it from icing over every night? I have tried the de ice spray but it is too expensive for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="86" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditorDisplayName="user19" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T23:25:44.663" LastActivityDate="2018-01-02T09:17:52.927" Title="How to keep the windshield from freezing over?" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="105" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="103" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:13:18.687" Score="45" Body="&lt;p&gt;Plug in a working electrical appliance (like a phone charger) and see if it works. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-04-15T10:31:57.180" LastActivityDate="2015-04-15T10:31:57.180" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="106" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="102" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:16:21.480" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a blow drier to start softening the gum. Use a scoop to scoop up the gum. If the gub is stubborn, keep on heating it. Eventually it will be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:16:21.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="98" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:16:31.607" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe not as powerful as the way of @Shokhet, but anyway: try putting the clothes in a heavy-salted water for a half an hour. After half an hour, rub it with  soap. Then wash out all the unwanted particles :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorDisplayName="user19" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T22:18:37.933" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:18:37.933" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="108" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="102" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:16:55.473" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends a bit on the type of carpet you have, but for 'non-fluffy' carpets I can recommend using ice-spray to freeze the gum. It gets porous and you can vacuum it off easily. I have not tested this on long fibre carpets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should be able to get the spray at an apothecary or the right convenience store&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="71" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:16:55.473" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="109" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="104" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:18:01.107" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;That's the dew freezing on. If you throw a waterproof cover over the windshield, hardly any dew will accumulate, and the problem will be mostly nil. The closer the cover hugs it the better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:18:01.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="110" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="73" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:19:30.113" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Anytime I can't easily get inside of something I want to wash - it goes straight into the dishwasher. Easy peasy. Unless it doesn't fit, then as others mentioned some cleanser soaked and a some kind of elongated scrubber (hanger with a towel, whatever).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:19:30.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="111" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="104" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:20:20.207" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using a waterproof cover is your only foolproof solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have had (partial) luck with spraying wiper fluid last thing before leaving the car. Less dew sticks, and the few pieces just wipe away in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="47" LastEditDate="2015-12-15T11:03:00.543" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T11:03:00.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="112" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="104" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:21:49.470" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cover your windshield with aluminium:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/czT82.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/czT82m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Aluminium foil&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Applied on a windshield, your car will look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U7Uch.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U7Uchm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Aluminium applied&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will prevent any dew freezing on in most scenarios (it won't work against heavy snowfall and blizzards, naturally).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, even if a lot of snows falls on top of it, removing the cover will still take care of most of the freezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="38" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T09:49:54.230" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T09:49:54.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="113" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="104" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:21:58.763" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you leave your car uncovered outside in freezing rain, it will ice up just like everything else. Sorry, but the only solution there is to cover it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For &lt;em&gt;snow&lt;/em&gt; however, you can greatly reduce and in some cases eliminate ice build-up by just making sure your windshield is cold before allowing any snow to fall on it. Ideally, this means parking your car and letting it cool for a few hours before the snow starts falling, but if it's cold enough outside you can speed this up by turning off the heat and opening your windows for the last part of the drive home. You'll still end up with some heating from the engine, unfortunately. Also, make sure you have a good hat with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:21:58.763" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="114" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="122" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:25:00.117" Score="11" ViewCount="633" Body="&lt;p&gt;It doesn't happen often, but occasionally one of the old windows in my house breaks, and I have to go and buy a replacement. How do I keep the winter air out (better than hanging a towel by the curtain-rod) while I go and buy another?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-01-28T12:12:54.470" LastActivityDate="2019-07-15T02:59:30.877" Title="If I break a window, how can I keep out cold air while I buy another?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="115" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:29:30.813" Score="10" ViewCount="519" Body="&lt;p&gt;Frozen food is very convenient, but defrosting it can be a pain in the neck. Normally (especially for small items) I could easily defrost frozen food with a microwave, but &lt;em&gt;I don't own one&lt;/em&gt;! Simply leaving it out on the bench works, but is both slow and possibly unsafe (the slow process can encourage bacterial growth). Surely there is a better way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know of any fast, easy ways of defrosting frozen food (or anything else, for that matter) easily? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="90" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T00:40:30.443" LastActivityDate="2017-12-05T09:20:07.277" Title="Quick way to defrost food?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="115" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:29:30.813" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;One method that works really well for flat things (like steaks) is to place them on a frying pan or baking tray, &lt;strong&gt;unheated&lt;/strong&gt;. The metal conducts heat into the food really quickly. This should work for other flat objects too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="90" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:29:30.813" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="117" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="27" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:31:02.613" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take them down, leaving them fully extended. Then put them in a bathtub full of hot, soapy water. If they're &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; bad, include a gentle degreaser like Simple Green.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let them soak for a bit, swishing them gently to loosen the dust and oils. Then use the shower to rinse them off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:31:02.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="115" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:33:17.893" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most microwaves have a defrost setting to defrost food without warming it up. This can even be used to slightly soften stiff ice cream of butter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T22:43:51.690" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:43:51.690" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="114" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:36:15.297" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use multiple layers of thick plastc foil in combination with some strong tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Multiple layers since it provides better insulation that way, and strong tape for the wind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you completely seal the window by some margin with the foil and just tape them over your window one after the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can relatively easily remove them again when you bought your new glass, too&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="71" LastEditorUserId="71" LastEditDate="2014-12-09T22:43:17.833" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:43:17.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="121" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="114" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:36:53.440" Score="7" Body="&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Duct-tape&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal favourite for a lot of 'let's fix this quick-and-dirty' situations.&#xA;No cutting involved, again available at most hardware stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e45Tp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e45Tpm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Duct-tape&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's quite strong and will hold a lot of wind. Applying multiple layers is usually a good idea to keep it airtight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="38" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T12:41:09.893" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="114" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:38:38.637" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;2 mil or thicker plastic works great. Just stick it up with duct tape and forget about it. If the wind is strong, you can use furring strips and staples to tack down the edges. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the wind &lt;em&gt;isn't&lt;/em&gt; too strong, you can use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Indoor-Window-Insulator-Kit-2-Windows/?N=5002385+3294348365&amp;amp;rt=rud&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;window insulator kit&lt;/a&gt; to accomplish the same - some even offer pre-cut, pre-tapped panels that can just be rolled out. Try to get the 3M tape; it's a lot stronger than most of the competitors. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-07-15T02:59:30.877" LastActivityDate="2019-07-15T02:59:30.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="123" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="124" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:43:34.413" Score="34" ViewCount="63692" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lot of jeans have zippers that open on their own. For me, it is quite uncomfortable to be re-zipping them in the middle of the street. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastEditorUserId="32" LastEditDate="2015-01-05T21:51:18.937" LastActivityDate="2018-11-18T10:40:13.817" Title="Ηow can I keep my jeans' zippers from unzipping on their own?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="124" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="123" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:46:39.197" Score="36" Body="&lt;p&gt;A thing I have found is to get a key ring, large enough to be able to pass through the the jeans' button. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I did was to &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pass it through the zipper-hook.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Zip the zipper all the way up&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hook the ring through the jeans' button.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sample picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BU5dr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BU5drm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T09:59:39.723" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T09:59:39.723" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="126" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="129" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:53:02.207" Score="16" ViewCount="4117" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lot of times when I use some kind of tape roll, I just fold it and then when I want to use it again, I spend some agonizing moments trying to find the beginning of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to find the end of the tape more easily?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T00:44:08.330" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T09:14:25.213" Title="What can I do to find the end of the tape roll easily?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="126" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:54:02.263" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found two solutions to this problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Putting a small piece of paper at the end of the tape when I last use it, or &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Putting a small paperclip at the end of the tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:54:02.263" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="129" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="126" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:56:51.633" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fold the tape back on itself. One fold works great, and you don't need a lot. One to two centimeters is enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Doing it a couple of time will give you more to hold on to making it easier to peal, but will waste more tape the more you fold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T00:45:03.603" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T00:45:03.603" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="130" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="133" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:58:09.240" Score="9" ViewCount="2187" Body="&lt;p&gt;My shower thermostat cartridge is old and it leaks, so my shower head continually drips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am planning to rebuild my whole bathroom in the next couple of months, but until then, how can I stop the annoying drips 24 hours a day?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The shower has a single control, to turn from off, through cold, to hot. And the head is in a fixed position, facing downwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;placing a towel in the base of the shower&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;running another tap elsewhere in the house to reduce pressure&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;slamming the control from cold to hot and vice versa&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;reducing the hot water temperature and pressure at the boiler&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;None changed the flow of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T00:46:04.830" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:30:17.280" Title="How can I stop my shower from dripping" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="83" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:58:29.053" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try setting it up against a wall. That way, the screen won't tilt backwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T22:58:29.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="132" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-09T22:59:09.443" Score="14" ViewCount="41385" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I wash my sneakers and attempt to tumble-dry, a loud thumping sound permeates my apartment and often they will kick the door open. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;How can I best tumble-dry my sneakers without the noise and risk of the door opening and stopping the cycle?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T00:46:36.167" LastActivityDate="2016-02-10T11:57:03.697" Title="What is the best way to tumble-dry wet sneakers?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="133" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="130" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:00:12.747" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife came up with a brilliant solution that worked instantly:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a piece of waterproof tape, she stuck a length of cotton to the shower head that reaches down to floor level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of drips, the water droplets run silently down the thread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KLil2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KLil2m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apparently she got the idea from a James Bond film...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:30:17.280" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:30:17.280" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="134" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="126" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:00:16.513" Score="-5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a razor blade or utility knife and slice through the first layer of tape. Then peel it off from wherever you sliced it; you can use the blade to lift the tape as well. One way or the other, you'll find the end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:00:16.513" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="137" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="130" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:03:23.207" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Install &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00HSWPYIG&quot;&gt;a shower shut-off valve&lt;/a&gt; behind the head, and shut it off when you're not using it. The one I linked to is brass, but if you're not picky you can probably find a plastic one for half the price at your local hardware store. This'll take you all of 5 minutes to install - you should be able to just unscrew your shower head and screw this on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a bonus, this'll let you reduce your water usage by turning off the shower while lathering, letting you restore the flow without inadvertently adjusting the water temperature. If you shave in the shower, you can save even more water. If you don't actually like showering, you can just leave it off and pretend to lather - this saves the &lt;em&gt;most&lt;/em&gt; water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:03:23.207" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="138" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1836" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:05:16.293" Score="20" ViewCount="62489" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to light a candle when the wick is difficult to reach? My candle is similar to the one pictured below (large, glass, with a somewhat enclosed top), and I usually use either standard short matches or a bic lighter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/frVvM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/frVvMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;candle with difficult-to-reach wick&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As the candle burns, it becomes more difficult to light, and I usually just throw it away at that point. What could I use to light the candle safely?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:55:59.720" LastActivityDate="2018-12-29T12:49:24.523" Title="What is the best way to light a hard-to-reach candle wick without burning your finger?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;fire&gt;&lt;lifespan&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="139" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="333" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:06:13.823" Score="63" ViewCount="105600" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of the most excruciating things I have to do is to add or remove some keys from a key ring.  I have to dig my way into the crack of the ring with my nails, which really hurts.  What else can I do to save myself from the pain?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastEditorUserId="20672" LastEditDate="2017-06-01T23:45:02.773" LastActivityDate="2018-08-02T10:24:22.000" Title="How can I (painlessly) add or remove keys to my key ring?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;keys&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="139" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:06:13.823" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually use a staple remover to open a crack in the ring and then add or remove the key painlessly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The smaller the staple remover, the better, because a bigger one might not fit or damage the ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:06:13.823" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="141" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="165" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:07:06.030" Score="65" ViewCount="74608" Body="&lt;p&gt;What are some tricks for opening seemingly impossible-to-open glass jars, like the one pictured below?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lLBwQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;jars&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ATTEMPT&lt;/strong&gt;: I have tried twisting as hard as I can, but clearly that hasn't worked so far. I have also tried twisting with a shirt to improve my grip. And I've tried using a knife to loosen the lid, but that also rarely helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T00:51:00.690" LastActivityDate="2019-07-27T05:17:01.063" Title="Tricks for opening very tight jars" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="29" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="13" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="142" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="138" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:08:07.583" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a bigger lighter&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;some matches.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;some &lt;em&gt;long&lt;/em&gt; matches.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastEditorUserId="3" LastEditDate="2018-01-26T21:55:16.900" LastActivityDate="2018-01-26T21:55:16.900" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:09:10.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold it with your first hand and open its cap with another hand using a wet rag. That helps me a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:09:10.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="146" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:15:06.017" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a small square of damp neoprene (or rubber) to grip the lid. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Knocking or tapping the lid on the worktop while turning it can help unstick really tightly sealed lids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:15:06.017" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:16:06.177" Score="43" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can wear rubber gloves and open it; usually, the extra grip helps.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Run hot water over the lid. The heat will make the lid expand temporarily and it'll be easier to open. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the lid on hot water (works as the above method)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the jar horizontally and slap the lid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:16:06.177" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="149" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="138" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:22:22.957" Score="25" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tear off a strip of paper:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VekoU.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VekoUm.png&quot; alt=&quot;a strip of paper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Twist it &lt;em&gt;tightly&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/B7Zdy.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/B7Zdym.png&quot; alt=&quot;a twisted strip of paper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Light it:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SYILI.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SYILIm.png&quot; alt=&quot;a lit strip of twisted paper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Light the candle:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Op6hD.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Op6hDm.png&quot; alt=&quot;lit paper inserted into deep candle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;s&gt;Scream frantically as the flame reaches your fingers&lt;/s&gt; lick the thumb and forefinger of your other hand and use them to pinch out the flame:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/44Ajx.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/44Ajxm.png&quot; alt=&quot;pinching out the flame of a lit strip of twisted paper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trick here is twisting the paper: the tightness of the twist determines the speed at which it burns. If it's burning too fast for you to light the wick, twist it more tightly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:58:38.873" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:58:38.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="150" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:24:09.357" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, run hot water over the lid while soaking the bottom in ice cubes (you can skip the ice if it's cold). Be careful not to let the hot water touch the base. After that, don some rubber gloves and start twisting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:24:09.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="138" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:30:20.920" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using a standard disposable lighter like the one pictured in your question.  Use your index finger to strike it, you can hold the lighter with your thumb and middle finger at the base, while holding the gas on with your index finger.  This gives you about 2 more inches of reach with decreased risk of personal burns, no added expense for a special lighter and does not include the risk of burning your home down from using a paper as flame transfer device. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:30:20.920" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:33:34.060" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, make sure the jar (and lid) are &lt;em&gt;clean&lt;/em&gt;. A dusty jar can make it hard to maintain a firm grip. Then make sure your hands are clean, for the same reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your hands are too &lt;em&gt;dry&lt;/em&gt;, you may also struggle to maintain a firm grip. That said, you don't want them to be wet (or covered in grease / lotion / &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000RO3EMA&quot;&gt;corn husker's friend&lt;/a&gt;) either - if rubbing your hands together feels rough, cup them and breathe into them - the moisture in your breath should suffice to let your skin grip the (clean) surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you're not using your &lt;em&gt;wrists&lt;/em&gt; to break the seal. That's a good way to hurt your wrists, but a bad way to put any real force on the lid. Keep your wrists straight and use your &lt;em&gt;arms&lt;/em&gt; to apply force to the jar and lid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, if you find that your hands are too weak to grip the lid firmly, invest in a couple of cheap &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B005Y83SJI&quot;&gt;hand grips&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:33:34.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="153" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:35:12.710" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Turn the jar upside down over the counter. Then rap the &lt;em&gt;entire&lt;/em&gt; surface of the jar lid sharply on the counter. This breaks the seal on the jar.  Now just open it as you normally do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:35:12.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="138" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:39:34.920" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using duck tape, tape a match to a chopstick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Light the match, and then light whatever you need to light.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:39:34.920" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="158" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:48:18.897" Score="6" ViewCount="1251" Body="&lt;p&gt;I commute to work by bike.  Sometimes my chain slips off when I do a big gear shift because I use indexed shifters.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would use a handkerchief, rag, or something else to put in between my hands and the chain, but I don't have anything like that on me (I don't want to get my clothes dirty either).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How do I put the chain back on without getting my hands dirty?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T09:44:46.640" LastActivityDate="2016-03-29T18:53:11.967" Title="How to put a slipped bike chain back on the freewheel without getting dirty?" Tags="&lt;bicycle&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="161" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="132" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:53:25.647" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dry them with several heavy bath towels which will both mute the sound and distribute the shock sufficiently to prevent the drier door from jarring open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:53:25.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="162" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="139" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:53:58.040" Score="27" Body="&lt;p&gt;I end up using the key I want to put on the keyring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I slide the cuts of the key into the groove, opening it. Then, I keep pushing until the entire blade is in the keyring. I then rotate the key until the hole is relatively near the start of the keychain. I slide it on, and done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:53:58.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="164" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="172" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:54:36.497" Score="14" ViewCount="89612" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am moving out of rental, and there are some nail holes in the wall. I don't want to use spackle, because it would require me to repaint the walls, and I don't want that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is an alternate solution to hide the holes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:15:01.567" LastActivityDate="2016-12-19T20:39:12.820" Title="How to cover nail holes effectively and inexpensively?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="165" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:55:08.500" Score="50" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually jars with stiff lids are fresh from the store and have been packed with the contents under lower pressure than the outside air i.e a vacuum.  This pressure difference can increase the resistance presented by the thread and can make opening a jar for the first time difficult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This approach that can be taken if a little damage to the lid is acceptable and requires only tools that are readily available in most kitchens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a small tool like a butter knife or spoon.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tilt the jar so that the seam between the jar and the lid is accessible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert the tip of the tool into the seam.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gently leaver the tool until it lifts the lid back from the jar, breaking the seal and allowing the pressure to equalize.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now that the seal has been released it should be easy to twist the lid off normally.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a little practice and a light touch it is possible to release the seal without permanently changing the shape of the lid.  I am happy enough keeping any food remaining in these jars if refrigerated but would avoid reusing the jar for projects with sterile requirements like making jam or preserves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="102" LastEditorUserId="102" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T22:52:28.943" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T22:52:28.943" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="166" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="169" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:56:05.557" Score="32" ViewCount="12085" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes my computer screen gets dirty and dusty, and this grime doesn't come off by just wiping it. (&lt;em&gt;Besides the fact that wiping it by hand will just make more problems&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I use to clean a computer screen, without resorting to (relatively expensive) specialized cleaning products?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-22T21:17:19.700" LastActivityDate="2017-03-17T23:51:12.053" Title="Cleaning a dirty computer screen" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="168" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="166" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:57:26.220" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baby wipes are one good option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually use a paper towel or soft cloth (microfiber is good) sprayed lightly with Windex or another glass cleaner. (If it's a touchscreen, be sure to dry it with another paper towel or the other side of the cloth)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-09T23:57:26.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="169" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="166" CreationDate="2014-12-09T23:58:31.837" Score="36" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on the type of monitor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it has a matte layer (antiglare), get a microfiber cloth. Moisten the cloth and wipe down the screen. Dry it with another (dry) cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's a touch screen, just wipe it down. Liquids can cause &quot;false touches&quot; and cause issues. If it's &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; bad, use a tiny bit of water on a microfiber cloth, or turn the device off (really off, not locked) before following the directions below for clear glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's just regular clear glass, use baby wipes or Windex with a microfiber cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Never ever EVER use paper products!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Due to their extremely rough surface, they cause scratches in the screen. They might not be too obvious, but they build up fast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastEditorUserId="90" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T01:30:00.620" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T01:30:00.620" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="170" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="164" CreationDate="2014-12-10T00:02:25.820" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take some putty&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stick it in the hole&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get rid of all excess, it should look flush.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paint over it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T00:02:25.820" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="171" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="164" CreationDate="2014-12-10T00:03:15.563" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a squeeze tube of spackle:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BGQHb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A single tube is enough for several holes and (in the US) costs less than $10. Sand excess and paint over it after it is set.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T00:03:15.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="164" CreationDate="2014-12-10T00:05:05.770" Score="26" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Toothpaste&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advantages:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You probably already have it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A nail hole filled with toothpaste looks less obvious than a nail hole from a distance&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Very life-hacky, in that special &amp;quot;I remember being a poor student&amp;quot; way&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disadvantages:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A nail hole filled with toothpaste looks pretty obvious up-close. Especially if you're using neon green toothpaste with a red stripe through the middle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Toothpaste isn't actually much cheaper than spackle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Spackle&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advantages&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can actually buy tubes of spackle that are shaped nicely for filling nail holes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It can be painted to match the rest of the wall&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If your landlord catches you filling the holes, you can claim to actually be fixing them rather than using some dirty college-student trick to avoid losing your deposit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disadvantages&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's not very life-hacky. In fact, it's not very hacky at all. It's sorta what spackle is meant for.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Chewed-up paper&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advantages:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Really&lt;/em&gt; cheap. You probably already have paper &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; saliva that you weren't going to use for anything anyway.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lets you pretend to be a paper wasp. Admit it, you always wanted to be a wasp.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Super&lt;/em&gt; life-hacky.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disadvantages:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Not going to fool anyone who actually looks at the wall.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You're gonna get spit all over your fingers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If your landlord catches you, you can kiss your deposit goodbye.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T00:05:05.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="176" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T00:11:46.373" Score="12" ViewCount="27634" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently went to an event, and we had to wear name tags. Then, I forgot to remove the name tags before I washed it. When it came out, It had a white stain. I found out that the stain was some sort of adhesive. I did some research, and I found that nail polish remover removed it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, @user19 said&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Don't use nail polish remover. Bad idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T01:02:00.170" LastActivityDate="2017-06-12T18:39:15.080" Title="Easiest way to remove adhesive from shirts?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="178" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T00:19:02.437" Score="14" ViewCount="17505" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I want to make hot chocolate, one of the steps is, obiously, boiling water. It seems to take forever. Is there a faster way? The method I am currently using is putting water in a metal can and using the stove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-20T06:01:06.990" LastActivityDate="2020-02-21T20:23:16.173" Title="Fastest way to boil water?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="180" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="178" CreationDate="2014-12-10T00:44:23.330" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make sure you put a cover on the can. Not a &lt;em&gt;tight&lt;/em&gt; cover; just something to keep the top of the water from losing heat (see &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/32142/does-water-boil-faster-with-the-lid-on/32143#32143&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's still not fast enough for you, you have a few options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave a full kettle over a low flame all day long, turn it up when you need hot water. You just pay for the cost of the energy required to keep it hot, but can be dangerous if you let it boil dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Invest in &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00IWOJS9A&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;an electric kettle&lt;/a&gt;. They're cheap, and will boil water faster than most stovetops. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Invest in an &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000FKDK5M&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;instant hot water system&lt;/a&gt;. Near-boiling water on tap whenever you want it. Safer than option #1, not cheap though.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:37.127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T16:22:10.113" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="182" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="318" CreationDate="2014-12-10T00:46:10.910" Score="4" ViewCount="23213" Body="&lt;p&gt;As an occasional user of expansion foam, I know that it gets on my clothing quite often. When removed ASAP it does not really leave a mark, but if you wait for a bit it can stain your clothes, and become really hard to remove (sticky).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can you easily remove expansion foam from your clothing ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I tried so far:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cleaning materials provided at the do-it-yourself store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There would either leave stains or not remove it at all&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Acid based cleaning materials from the local supermarket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They would remove the foam, but damage the colors of the clothing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="107" LastEditorUserId="107" LastEditDate="2014-12-13T21:32:14.730" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T21:32:14.730" Title="Remove expansion foam from clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="183" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T00:50:21.167" Score="6" ViewCount="18591" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had left some wet clothes in a damp place for somever days due to my carelessness. The clothes have now developed black mould.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Washing clothes with detergent simply does not help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the way out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="108" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T01:03:12.897" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T11:48:14.587" Title="How to remove mould (fungus) from clothes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="187" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="402" CreationDate="2014-12-10T01:13:48.470" Score="9" ViewCount="1574" Body="&lt;p&gt;I really enjoy eating apples, however it is annoying when hands get sticky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I eat an apple so that the juices do not make my hands sticky?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="113" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T01:04:27.880" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:26:32.643" Title="How can I eat an apple without getting sticky fingers?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="7" ClosedDate="2014-12-15T20:18:00.107" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="189" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-10T01:16:22.650" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a spoon under the lip of the lid, and lever it up a bit (you're not popping off the lid, just depressurizing the vacuum). You'll be able to unscrew the lid now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My grandmother originally taught me this trick but I found a step by step guide (along with a photo) on Lifehacker:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/thlPx.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Opening a vacuum-sealed jar with a spoon&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the spoon in one hand and the jar firmly in the other.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Nestle the spoon in the crack between the lid and the glass. Push up&#xA;and back. You want to break the seal.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press up with the spoon to loosen the lid. If the seal does not&#xA;break, rotate the jar and repeat, pressing up and back with the&#xA;spoon until you hear a pop.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let go of the spoon and twist the lid off. It will come of smoothly&#xA;and easily.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/400144/open-a-stuck-jar-with-a-spoon&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://lifehacker.com/400144/open-a-stuck-jar-with-a-spoon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="110" LastEditorUserId="110" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T23:47:52.383" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T23:47:52.383" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="191" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="187" CreationDate="2014-12-10T01:20:43.850" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, cut out some paper towels so that they are just bigger then your hand, then eat the apple while holing them. Doing this stops apple juice form getting all over your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T01:20:43.850" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="192" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18002" CreationDate="2014-12-10T01:32:50.060" Score="16" ViewCount="20561" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the winter we keep our house colder than we do in the summer. As a result, my sheets are always colder than I'd like them to be before I get in them. I sleep in my boxers regardless of the time of year because it's the most comfortable for me, so my body comes in direct contact with the cold covers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only thing that has worked for me so far is when I get the sheets out of the dryer and then immediately get in bed, but I can't do this every night because it's a pain to dry and to put them back on the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to avoid the cost of an electric blanket or heated mattress pad. Additionally, I'd like to be able to warm up my bed when I'm camping outside in the cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's a simple way to warm up the sheets before hand so I don't have to experience the cold of the sheets? If at all possible, I'd like to &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; remove the covers because it's a hassle to put them back on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2018-02-17T03:32:22.820" LastActivityDate="2019-12-17T19:39:55.243" Title="What is an inexpensive way to warm my sheets before getting in them?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="193" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2014-12-10T01:40:32.190" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whack the cover in the tumble dryer for a bit. It only keeps it warm for a short period, and there's the pain of putting the cover back on before you get in bed, but it stops you from being instantly freezing!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="111" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T01:40:32.190" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="194" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="312" CreationDate="2014-12-10T01:46:54.323" Score="21" ViewCount="4856" Body="&lt;p&gt;As the question states, I am looking to remove a thoroughly stripped screw (the head is stripped) from a hard disk drive. My main issue is that I have no power tools available to remove the screw. How might I be able to remove the screw without drilling it out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T18:36:42.613" LastActivityDate="2019-10-08T15:00:10.067" Title="How to remove screws with stripped heads?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="195" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T01:47:45.967" Score="89" ViewCount="11309" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually keep my phone's earphones in my pocket, or in my bag, and no matter how neatly I try to fold them they always get tangled when I take them out, which irritates me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How would I prevent this from happening in the future? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T19:07:28.633" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T00:01:58.363" Title="How do I stop my earphones from getting tangled" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="19" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="195" CreationDate="2014-12-10T01:55:48.837" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap them in a figure-8 pattern like this: &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/152499/keep-headphone-wires-from-getting-tangled&quot;&gt;http://lifehacker.com/152499/keep-headphone-wires-from-getting-tangled&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a description of the process:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;With your right hand make devil horns (third and fourth fingers&#xA;tucked, second and fifth extended)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use your thumb to hold the earbuds against your palm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the cable around your 2nd and 5th fingers using a figure-8.&#xA;This is really the key part, the cris-crossing prevents it from&#xA;knotting&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you have 6 to 8 inches of cable left, wrap the remaining cable&#xA;around the center of the figure-8 a few times&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tuck remaining cable to taste. Sometimes I tuck it through one of&#xA;the figure-8 loops, sometimes through the center wrapping, sometimes&#xA;not at all.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tightness of the wrapping determines how well it holds together, but if you use a loose wrap, you can just pull on the earbuds and the whole thing comes undone without a single knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="110" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-01-07T21:33:50.403" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T21:33:50.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="195" CreationDate="2014-12-10T02:01:01.983" Score="45" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL-VBLAGLdc&quot;&gt;This video&lt;/a&gt; shows a nifty little trick for this, and is probably better than explaining it in words, but I'll try anyway:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the cable out straight in front of you, with the ear buds by your right hand&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using your left hand, twist the cable 1 turn away from you, and let it naturally coil.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Secure the coil with your right hand&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat the process, but this time twisting the cable towards you&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Continue alternating until you have about 10-15cm (4-6in) of cable left&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tie the rest of the cable around it to stop it from unraveling&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="111" LastEditorUserId="161" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T21:03:24.043" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T21:03:24.043" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="195" CreationDate="2014-12-10T02:04:17.097" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find it quickest while still being effective to do the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the headphones at the plug side&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Line two or three fingers up next to each other (it determines how small of a loop you'll create)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the cord around your fingers until a couple inches are left&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Loop the ear buds through the middle of the loop you just created two times so and make sure it's tight&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The end goal is to wrap the chord up and then make sure that wrap doesn't come undone, usually using one side of the chord to do so. Using this approach gives you fine control of how big you want to make the loop by changing the number of fingers and space between each.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2015-05-14T20:49:59.097" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T20:49:59.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="199" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2014-12-10T02:24:04.380" Score="25" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ah, this is an age-old question!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In times of yore, folks would use &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed_warmer&quot;&gt;a bed warmer&lt;/a&gt; to hold hot coals with which to quickly heat their beds. Hot coals are generally useful things to have around; you may remember them from such well-received answers as &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/177/what-is-the-fastest-way-to-toast-bread/179#179&quot;&gt;what is the fastest way to toast bread&lt;/a&gt; and the upcoming &quot;How do I quickly obtain a delicious steak at 3AM?&quot; Note that those less privileged would rely on items which could be warmed by a fire and hold a good deal of heat, releasing it over time to warm a cold bed; Laura Ingalls Wilder describes in her famed books the use of common household items such as bricks, flatirons and potatoes for this purpose. The Wikipedia article notes that &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_water_bottle&quot;&gt;the common rubber hot water bottle&lt;/a&gt; makes an excellent bed-warmer, and I would have to agree - just make sure you get the cap or cork on tightly, as waking up with cold, wet feet is never fun. If waiting for water to heat is ruining your bed-time routine, consider the options presented in &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/178/fastest-way-to-boil-water/180#180&quot;&gt;Fastest way to boil water&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;History out of the way, let's consider some other options; as a modern, life-hacky individual, I'm sure you've already discarded such quaint solutions, and rightly so. Here are some alternatives:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Adopt a dog.&lt;/strong&gt; Dogs &lt;em&gt;love&lt;/em&gt; laying in your bed to warm it up before you shove them out of the way. And their normal body temperature is higher than yours! If you find cold spots unacceptable, just adopt &lt;em&gt;multiple&lt;/em&gt; dogs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Light your bed on fire.&lt;/strong&gt; Lighter fluid and fire extinguishers are inexpensive these days, and chances are you already have &lt;em&gt;both&lt;/em&gt; just lying around doing nothing. Add a thick wool coverlet to protect your delicate sheets, and you've got yourself a recipe for a warm bed in no time! Extra points for playing some Midnight Oil while you brush your teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vigorous, missionary-position sex.&lt;/strong&gt; This is an old remedy as well, but you may be unaware that while he was sending you to bed with a brick, your grandfather was warming &lt;em&gt;his&lt;/em&gt; bed up using nothing but lots of friction and Grandma. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A vintage Pentium.&lt;/strong&gt; Yeah, we're back to &quot;put hot objects at your feet&quot;, but this one at least breaks us out of the 1890s and into the 1990s! Classic Pentium chips ran hot enough to require PCs to be redesigned for improved cooling; just the thing to keep your toes toasty!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T02:24:04.380" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="201" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="158" CreationDate="2014-12-10T02:27:42.347" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use the local vegetation around you to replace the chain. A twig can be used as a lever, leaves-a cloth... If you have no vegetation and are in downtown, small wood scraps, old &quot;litter&quot;, and even strong paperclips can be used!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="82" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T02:44:22.117" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T02:44:22.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="183" CreationDate="2014-12-10T02:41:55.407" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash them again in the hottest water safe for the color of clothing. After putting the clothes in the washer, pour about two cups of white vinegar over them along with the detergent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T14:06:07.590" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T14:06:07.590" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="207" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="210" CreationDate="2014-12-10T02:52:26.710" Score="7" ViewCount="33542" Body="&lt;p&gt;When reaching for the phone, I accidentally knocked a glass onto the floor (the floor is a hard surface). I tried vacuuming, picking up the individual pieces, and even using paper towels. How do I clean it up? I don't want me feet getting stabbed!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T16:08:54.113" LastActivityDate="2018-04-04T05:48:53.130" Title="What is the best method of cleaning up broken glass?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="208" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="257" CreationDate="2014-12-10T02:55:51.313" Score="34" ViewCount="190725" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found a box of several old ballpoint pens. When I open them up, I can see each has a significant amount of ink in it. However, when I try to write with one, no ink is transferred to the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried running them under water, but this doesn't work very often. (&amp;lt; 25%) Is there any way to revive the pens?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T19:36:06.260" LastActivityDate="2021-04-20T14:38:35.067" Title="How to revive dried up pens" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="209" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="208" CreationDate="2014-12-10T02:59:42.590" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually shaking the pens or leaving them upside down will do the trick. I also have a few pens that I really like, but I'm having problems with the ink so I find a working pen with the same or similar ink reservoir and I will switch the two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T03:24:51.587" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T03:24:51.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="207" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:00:04.027" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, put shoes on. And turn on all the lights. You'll want lots of light. Pick up anything that might get in your way and move it to some other location: chairs, books, dogs, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, pick up the large pieces. By &quot;large&quot; I mean &quot;big enough that you can grasp them without touching the broken edges&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then sweep. Use a good broom, one with feathered bristles, and work slowly. Coax the small pieces out of cracks and out from under any furniture you couldn't move. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then vacuum. Don't use a sweeper; use a machine with an extensible hose that can be guided through any areas missed by the broom. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember, pieces of shattered glass can fly a long ways; be sure to expand the area you're working in to include all those that might have been hit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all else fails... I've had a piece of glass embedded in my foot for several years now; you get used to it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, you can go to the doctor to get that glass out of your foot or anywhere else on your body that it entered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-07-10T13:57:20.127" LastActivityDate="2017-07-10T13:57:20.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="212" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="207" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:04:26.160" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the vacuum is not sufficient, as expressed in your question, I'm assuming that this is only the really small bits of glass that you can't pick up? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try using something that is slightly adhesive like sticky tape, or post-it notes to pick these tiny shards up. This won't work great on carpet, but does a great job on hard surfaces&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="111" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T03:04:26.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="213" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="218" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:05:39.613" Score="10" ViewCount="5932" Body="&lt;p&gt;At school, it can be annoying when you have to go up to sharpen your pencil because it has broken. I have tried using it more gently. Any other ideas? What should I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T16:09:46.567" LastActivityDate="2019-02-16T22:48:48.840" Title="How do I prevent pencils from breaking?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="194" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:09:19.633" Score="30" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try placing a rubber band between the head of the screw and the screwdriver. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aQyhC.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This usually helps increase friction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="64" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T03:09:19.633" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="216" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="213" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:14:33.557" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't sharpen it as much to start. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should sharpen it to be useful but not so much that it is particularly pointy. This will give it more support and have it break less often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It should look more like the first than the second&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://timemanagementninja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sharpen-Your-Pencil.jpg&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; /&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3ieE5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3ieE5.jpg&quot; width=&quot;200&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;(source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theinterneteducator.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pencil1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;theinterneteducator.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/sub&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-02-16T22:48:48.840" LastActivityDate="2019-02-16T22:48:48.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="217" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="208" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:15:44.670" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lick them vigorously. Ideally, just the point - but if you get too enthusiastic, no harm done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ballpoint pens work by using a small rotating metal ball to transfer ink from the internal reservoir to the paper, and over time ink can gum up the ball preventing it from rolling. All you need to do is soften the ink and your pen will work again!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the ink in the reservoir has dried, you'll have to replace it entirely though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T03:15:44.670" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="218" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="213" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:17:33.213" Score="8" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't overly sharpen them&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't bang them on the desk or drop them on the floor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to hold them as straight as possible whilst using the sharpener&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T03:17:33.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="219" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="91" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:21:29.253" Score="6" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Using lemon juice and salt on thick cloths&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is a slower method and effective on regular dresses but not on hard materials like carpets. Soak the cloth on the cold water for few mins. Immediately put the cloth in the lemon juice and salt solution mix. Rub/Massage it for 10-15mins. Rinse it and dry it on sunlight. lemon juice and sun are both capable of harming delicate fabrics. This can used on pants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Using tooth paste on delegate cloths&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply the tooth paste on the blood stained area and allow it to dry. Rinse it using cold water. Wash the area with soap and rinse with cold water. It may used for polyester &amp;amp; cotton shirts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Using gentlest removal agents on silk&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This mild method is only silk. Apply and rub the stained area with Saliva or dish washing liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Using baking powder with detergent powder on Jeans&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply baking &amp;amp; detergent powder mix and keep it for 2-3 mins. Rinse it thoroughly with cold water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Repeat the steps on each method before drying them if stain persists.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T03:21:29.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="220" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="187" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:24:27.673" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a corer/slicer. Now that you have eight slices with no more waste, just pick them up with a fork.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T03:24:27.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="221" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="187" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:28:37.583" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make it sort of a caramel apple (without the caramel). Get a popsicle stick or something else similar and stick it in the bottom of the apple. Now you can eat it without get sticky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T03:28:37.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="223" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="85" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:31:34.160" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since the fog comes from moisture inside the car a simple solution is to dehumidify the car by filling an old sock with kitty litter and placing it inside the car in an inconspicuous place like under a seat. You might want to use an old pair of socks and double wrap the kitty litter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Video from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/12/03/how-to-stop-car-fog-cat-litter-sock_n_6260270.html&quot;&gt;Huffington post&lt;/a&gt; of the kitty liter trick&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;But did you know there's a super easy way to beat motor mist?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Simply put some cat litter in a sock, leave it in your car and you'll&#xA;  be on the road without delay every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="117" LastEditDate="2014-12-25T00:44:53.067" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T00:44:53.067" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="224" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="104" CreationDate="2014-12-10T03:39:42.470" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;While I am not sure how well this will work with icing problems, try a product called glass wax. It is good for keeping moisture and bugs from sticking to the window, and may just be effective enough to make your problem bearable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A mixture of water and vinegar is supposed to remove ice and prevent ice from forming. see &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/286/remove-ice-from-windshield&quot;&gt;How to remove ice from windshield&lt;/a&gt; for more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T11:40:43.483" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="228" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="253" CreationDate="2014-12-10T04:06:55.053" Score="15" ViewCount="74122" Body="&lt;p&gt;I stepped in a deep puddle and now both of my sneakers are thoroughly wet. I've tried opening them up to let them air dry, but this takes far too long. I'm also afraid to put them into the clothes dryer (for the sake of both the pair of shoes and the dryer itself)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I dry them out quickly to wear again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;(Sneakers = trainers for you English)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T16:10:27.613" LastActivityDate="2019-07-04T03:09:53.657" Title="How to quickly dry wet sneakers?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="11" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="229" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T04:28:41.310" Score="15" ViewCount="75582" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the winter, after turning on the ignition, it takes approximately 15 minutes for the vents in my car to begin blowing hot air. Before that time, the vents blow cold air even if the &quot;heat&quot; setting is turned on. Sometimes, it is okay if I wait 15 minutes, but if I'm in a hurry, this method doesn't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to cut this time down? For example, would it cut the time down if I did not turn on the heat until after a certain period of time? Does it matter if I drive or if the car is idle as it warms up?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T00:43:56.863" LastActivityDate="2020-11-02T01:52:53.090" Title="How can I more quickly warm up the interior of my car during winter?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2014-12-10T04:40:40.373" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do not think keeping the heat off until the engine got warmer would help. I would suggest a plug in engine warmer, they are cheap and easy to install. They cut the warm up time for your engine by half or better and also help preserve your engine in really cold climates. Parking in the sun if you can also helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A very late addendum:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start driving! It will get your car warmer quicker then anything. Modern fuel injected gas vehicles do not need long warm up times to run properly and safely with the proper oil and anti-freeze. Anything longer then getting oil pressure is wasting fuel. Warming up your engine at an idle is simply a waste of fuel and causes a lot more wear on your engine then driving away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In extreme cold like sub zero temps one should be using engine heaters to avoid frozen radiators and oil turning to a grease like gunk. If you have the engine heater you do not need to warm a modern fuel injected engine beyond a very short time in extreme cold. Also extreme cold is very dangerous to drive in and unless you really need to, don't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Diesel engines are a little different. Diesel combusts poorly when the engine is cold. In a cold diesel the performance can be so bad that driving could be unsafe, and fuel is wasted. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="117" LastEditDate="2020-05-18T19:56:35.983" LastActivityDate="2020-05-18T19:56:35.983" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="232" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T04:59:33.790" Score="7" ViewCount="141" Body="&lt;p&gt;When onions are cut, people's eyes tend to tear up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can be done to avoid this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T13:59:22.843" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T01:34:21.700" Title="How can I cut onions without tears?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-03-18T01:35:56.717" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="233" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2014-12-10T04:59:33.790" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem with cutting onions is that a gas, partially made up of certain enzymes, is emitted by the cut onion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See, for instance, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/09/02/why-do-onions-make-you-cry&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this article&lt;/a&gt; by FoodRepublic:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The compound to blame? syn-propanethial S-oxide. Sulfides are&#xA;  converted to syn-propanethial S-oxide enzymes called allinases, which&#xA;  are released when the cells of the onion are damaged by the blade of&#xA;  your knife. This potent lachrymatory agent is then released as a gas&#xA;  and causes the stinging sensation many of you know all too well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience, wearing glasses (or goggles, I'd assume) helps to mitigate this problem, as they block that gas that comes out of the cut onion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T19:39:49.287" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T19:39:49.287" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="234" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T05:00:06.393" Score="27" ViewCount="15582" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a difficult time peeling the shell off a hard-boiled egg by hand without damaging the egg. Peeling the egg also irritating and takes longer than I'd like. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried rolling the egg, so the shell cracks and then peeling, but getting the last bits of with my nails often damages it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can somebody provide advice as to how I can more quickly peel the shell of a hard-boiled egg without damaging the egg?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T16:13:45.043" LastActivityDate="2021-01-30T14:01:44.073" Title="How to remove a hard boiled egg's shell quickly, by hand, without damaging the egg?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;eggs&gt;" AnswerCount="15" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2014-12-10T05:08:24.460" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the onion in the freezer for 3 minutes. It works wonderfully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T05:08:24.460" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="238" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="251" CreationDate="2014-12-10T05:18:43.097" Score="9" ViewCount="612" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have tried smashing the garlic with a knife and even bought a fancy garlic peeler once. Smashing with a knife has the downside of deforming the garlic which is not always desirable. The garlic peeler was still slower then smashing with the knife and had the down side of shooting the garlic across the table if one was not careful. Is there anything else I can do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T16:14:24.483" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:21:39.490" Title="Any hacks for peeling garlic?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2014-12-10T05:23:04.803" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Chew gum while you cut onions and you won't tear up. Works like a charm for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T05:23:04.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="242" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2014-12-10T05:31:35.517" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best trick I've come across is to put the egg(s) in some water in a closed container and shake it around. The water prevents the eggs from getting completely destroyed but the banging around knocks the shell right off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works with &lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/oZJ06Jukcis?t=40s&quot;&gt;plastic containers&lt;/a&gt; as well as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDkKUMT7VL0&quot;&gt;a pot&lt;/a&gt; or bowl with a plate as a lid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T15:12:31.693" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T15:12:31.693" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="243" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="238" CreationDate="2014-12-10T05:38:41.260" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Placing the whole clove of garlic in the microwave for ten to fifteen seconds will make the skin almost fall off a garlic clove. Very easy to peel without the use of a knife to smash it or any other peeling tool. The only downside is that it does cook the garlic slightly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T05:38:41.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="207" CreationDate="2014-12-10T05:44:09.270" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The trick to picking up glass is water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Follow the common sense approach of lots of light, shoes, do not wear your shoes outside of the affected area to avoid tracking glass around etc, but the trick is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Towel or paper towels doused in water to get everything littler than easy pieces to grab with your fingers. The little slivers will stick to wet paper towels or normal towels if necessary (don't suggest a cloth towel as you'll want to dispose of it afterwards). Also I encourage all broken glass be placed in any cardboard boxes you have laying around for disposal as this is much better way of ensuring you don't cut yourself vs. bags (take the cereal out of it's box and use that, any shoe boxes laying around, any box is better than a bag for containing broken glass)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T05:44:09.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="238" CreationDate="2014-12-10T05:57:20.810" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here is a popular method that is also explained on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Peel-a-Garlic-Clove#Peeling_by_water_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;WikiHow:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soak the garlic cloves in a bowl of water for 5 minutes before peeling, the WikiHow article says that it is advisable to have the whole garlic clove underwater. After soaking for the allotted time  remove the garlic, cut both ends off and then peel the Garlic. The Garlic should be easier to peel because the water loosened the seal between the garlic and the peels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-01-04T00:39:52.617" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T00:39:52.617" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="248" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2254" CreationDate="2014-12-10T07:21:45.270" Score="13" ViewCount="49720" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a box full of batteries (AA, AAA, 9V, and CR2032). I know some are empty because I chucked them in there together with full ones, which was probably not a smart thing to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there an easy way to know the (approximate) charge of these batteries? For the AA &amp;amp; AAA I don't have any device that accepts just a single battery, and for the 9V &amp;amp; CR2032 I have just one device where changing the battery is comparatively a lot of work (smoke alarm &amp;amp; light switch).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a multimeter, but I remember from a few years ago that measuring the volts doesn't seem to give a good indication of charge...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="126" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-20T06:05:57.553" LastActivityDate="2017-09-18T10:07:58.740" Title="How do I know how much charge a battery has left?" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="250" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="248" CreationDate="2014-12-10T07:39:11.407" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the A-type batteries, drop them with the flat (negative) side down. If they land and &quot;stick&quot; (stay on negative side, they don't fall over), the battery is good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_m6p99l6ME&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;This YouTube video&lt;/a&gt; explains this trick much better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For your 9V and CR2032, testing with multimeters is actually pretty accurate. When new, they should be slightly greater than 9 volts and 3 volts, respectively. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T07:39:11.407" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="251" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="238" CreationDate="2014-12-10T07:45:19.440" Score="12" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take two large bowls.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the garlic cloves into one of the bowls.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the second bowl upside down on top of the bowl with the cloves.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shake the hell out of it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In about 10 seconds, all cloves are peeled and you can fish them out of the bowls.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a more visual explanation;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d3oc24fD-c&quot;&gt;Youtube - How To Peel a Head of Garlic in Less Than 10 Seconds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of using the two bowls, @KellyThomas suggests using a plastic container like a lunchbox (or the &lt;a href=&quot;http://sistemaplastics.com/products/klip-it-rectangular/1l-rectangular&quot;&gt;1L plastic container&lt;/a&gt; used by @KellyThomas).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastEditorUserId="128" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T12:51:53.560" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T12:51:53.560" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="252" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="282" CreationDate="2014-12-10T07:49:03.633" Score="15" ViewCount="31266" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pouring things from a mug or similar container almost always seem to end up in dripping; some containers fare better than others, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A mug is terrible, most coffee pots are okay-ish, but I've had some terrible ones. Thermos cans are also a mixed bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to pour things with no or less dripping?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="126" LastEditorUserId="128" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T16:44:27.763" LastActivityDate="2021-05-27T18:54:30.977" Title="How do I pour from a mug without having it drip so much?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="228" CreationDate="2014-12-10T08:24:28.260" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try to fill it with paper (e.g. newspaper), then you could put them in front of blower. If the paper gets wet, replace it (or use the fan if you have one).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T08:34:18.897" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T08:34:18.897" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2014-12-10T08:33:51.837" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, my foolproof method is somewhat a party-trick of sorts. It involves propelling the egg out of its shell...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, you crack the egg at the top and the bottom, and on both sides you gently peel a circle of shell off the egg with a diameter of about 1cm. On the bottom this is easy, on the top... be gentle...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After this is done, put the egg in your closed hand with the exposed top to your mouth and blow hard (make sure you keep hold of the egg).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The video below explains it in visuals, though the bottom hole is a lot bigger:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRj1BdZYft8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to Blow a Boiled Egg out of It's Shell&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2014-12-14T18:11:33.897" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T18:11:33.897" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="195" CreationDate="2014-12-10T08:49:33.857" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Storing and retrieving made fast:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Storing:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hold the cord just above the earbuds (yes, we are working upside down) with your hand clenched to a fist&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wrap the cord around your hand until about 5 inches of cord (with the plug on the end) is left&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take the wrapped cord of your hand and wrap the 5 inches of leftover cord around the middle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when you have about 2 inches of cord left, stick the plug through either loop you have created&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unrolling:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;pull the plug out of the loop&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hold the plug in one hand, the earbuds in the other and pull them apart&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;done&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this is not completely clear, I could upload a video showing you the simple and intuitive steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T08:49:33.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="208" CreationDate="2014-12-10T08:57:11.340" Score="30" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since I am not to keen on licking ballpoint pens; if you have shoes on with rubber soles, draw a few lines on the bottom of your shoe... After that, go to the paper and it will almost instantly write again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since the ball in the pen get clogged up, the rubber pushes the ball loose from the clogged up ink. The drawing of the lines makes sure the small cloggs are transferred to your sole instead of your tongue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T08:57:11.340" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2014-12-10T08:58:06.077" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;As it does not reduce tears to 100% &lt;strong&gt;rinsing the onions in water&lt;/strong&gt; before cutting them, and cutting on a wet board helps to reduce the effect of &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliinase&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;aliinase&lt;/a&gt; in converting alliin to allicin.  Then the resulting  production of &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syn-Propanethial-S-oxide&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;syn-Propanethial S-oxide&lt;/a&gt; (the substance that makes our eyes tear) will be reduced, and it will go in solution with the surrounding water rather than with our tears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="37" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T09:03:22.753" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T09:03:22.753" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="259" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2014-12-10T09:01:47.627" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put them in the microwave for 10 seconds on high prior to the cutting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T09:01:47.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2014-12-10T09:11:26.767" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your heater will reach useful temperature faster if your engine heats up faster, as it takes its heat directly from the engine (usually by water heated by the engine block) - and the engine block heats up faster under load, so:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;turn on front and rear windscreen heaters&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;turn on lights&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;rev the engine one it has reached operating temperature (ideally accelerate hard using wide open throttle)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use your air con&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;even turn your stereo up (although this probably only has an effect if you have a powerful amp)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While the engine is warming up, select recirculate if your airflow has that option. This means you are just heating the air in the car, not having to heat cold air coming in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep the air con fans on low until you start to feel warm air, then select incoming air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastEditorUserId="94" LastEditDate="2014-12-22T21:46:41.380" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T21:46:41.380" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="261" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="264" CreationDate="2014-12-10T09:15:45.953" Score="12" ViewCount="25896" Body="&lt;p&gt;Often, a problem I encounter is that in rainy seasons the rains come really suddenly. It is really difficult to find stores or pedestrians who are kind enough to lend an umbrella to a stranger (in this case, the poor stranger is me), and I end up getting stuck under a random canopy waiting for the rain to stop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I do to get home quickly (or make progress doing so) without an umbrella and avoiding getting wet when I'm stuck in the rain?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="137" LastEditorUserId="137" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T06:53:15.300" LastActivityDate="2018-01-02T22:25:56.823" Title="I'm in the rain without an umbrella, how can I get home quickly without getting too wet?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="85" CreationDate="2014-12-10T09:16:21.843" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If wiping leaves streaks, then there is something on the glass (oils from wiping with a rag that isn't perfectly clean etc) so it will not get better until properly cleaned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to really give your windscreen a good clean, and then use a product like Rain-X's window defogger (it's a window cleaner with something else that prevents condensation) - and it will last for months (possibly years - not sure)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, using aircon helps to dry out the air in your car, reducing the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T09:16:21.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="263" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="261" CreationDate="2014-12-10T09:51:29.697" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For me it depends of my motivation but you can:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Run fast (but you're wet, but you're at home quickly)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use public transport if possible&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Enter inside a shop and be bored&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to ask someone if he wants to take a coffee with you&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="130" LastEditorUserId="137" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T10:10:30.393" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T10:10:30.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="261" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:01:04.127" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Order a taxi to take you straight to your home. For this case, I keep telephone numbers of trusted taxis in my pocket. While waiting, eat a sandwich in the nearest cafe :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another variant:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I always wear a rain jacket with a hood outside (if I feel that there will be or is a rainy weather), like this&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/60e5L.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/60e5Lm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;rain jacket!!!&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://media.rei.com/media/ww/659601d0-5b77-4b8b-8333-a74fa631b96c.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have such a jacket, then pull its hood on your head and zip your zipper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you know a good way to your home with many bus stops, &lt;strong&gt;use it&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If there is no such a way or you don't know it, try to get to the nearest underground station&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;No underground or underground stations nearby, then use a way through alley with trees or run through some forest or copse.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If possible don't run against the rain so as not allow the rain to pour your eyes, choose the ways to run along with it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And, by the way, if you are planning to use newspaper (non-glossy one), I wouldn't recommend to do it in the heavy rain due to the terrible personal experience. I am not saying this about magazines - they are quite good &quot;tool&quot; to &quot;harbor&quot; from rain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:20:52.240" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:20:52.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="208" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:03:07.210" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heat will help the ink flow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;hold the tip of the pen under running warm water, or&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;place the pen in sunlight for some time, or&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;hold the tip of the pen near a candle flame for 2-3 seconds and quickly remove it from the flame.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After that, scribble on a piece of paper, it will start working.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T10:03:07.210" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="266" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="268" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:04:06.080" Score="8" ViewCount="12422" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today, while making a cup of coffee at a fundraising event, I spilt some sugar on a hard floor. We had no dustpan and brush or vacuum, so effectively, we resorted to &lt;strong&gt;picking&lt;/strong&gt; up the sugar from the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How could I have more efficiently and quickly cleaned up the mess?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To extend the problem, what could have been done if the amount spilled had been substantial?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-01-15T09:44:05.413" LastActivityDate="2019-01-24T16:00:51.220" Title="How to clean up spilt sugar?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="266" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:12:01.480" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sugar is easily soluble in water. The easiest way would be wiping it with a towel or similar that's been wetted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That works best with small grains of sugar, so you'd still have to pick up the larger chunks. Alternatively you could smash those, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="71" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T10:12:01.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="268" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="266" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:14:41.907" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make a little heap with the sugar, and then with a sheet of paper you try to push the sheet under the heap to get the sugar. It's not a perfect solution, there is probably sugar remaining but now you can reuse a part of the sugar&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="130" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T10:14:41.907" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="269" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="276" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:20:33.813" Score="12" ViewCount="19395" Body="&lt;p&gt;On occasion a zipper gets stuck in quite inconvenient situations. This may be when wearing a warm coat on entering an even warmer room, or most embarrasing while in a public restroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In both occasions I want the zipper to open or close as fast as possible but the more I pull the worse it appears to become. Also with trousers or coats visible control on what happened is limited if any.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to safely and quickly resolve this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:17:10.170" LastActivityDate="2020-12-13T21:41:16.113" Title="How do I quickly open or close a jammed zipper?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="270" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:22:48.480" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Questions related to hacks on getting to a destination under specific scenarios. Practically, this implies that the scenario is of one on demand of reaching the destination, such as their workplace or their home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="137" LastEditorUserId="137" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T22:49:12.030" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T22:49:12.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="271" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:22:48.480" Score="0" Body="This tag is for questions related to hacks on getting to a destination under specific scenarios; and ways to improve the process, such as getting home quicklier." OwnerUserId="137" LastEditorUserId="137" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T22:49:07.860" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T22:49:07.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="272" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="269" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:26:08.573" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a lubricant on the zipper teeth such as petroleum jelly or a clear bar of soap to fix it. If you are at home and candle wax is available, it is useful to fix jammed zippers too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T10:26:08.573" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="269" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:26:26.997" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to straighten the zipper and put it under tension. Then slowly move the small thingy a little bit upwards and try again without loosening the tension. That should do the trick&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="71" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T10:26:26.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="274" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:34:10.857" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To wake up is the process of emerging from sleep, typically in the morning, as one becomes conscious.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Relevant reading:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Wake-up-Early&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to Wake up Early&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="137" LastEditorUserId="137" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T22:49:15.800" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T22:49:15.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="275" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:34:10.857" Score="0" Body="For the scenario of having to wake up, typically in the morning, which is a process of becoming conscious as one stops sleeping." OwnerUserId="137" LastEditorUserId="137" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T22:48:02.190" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T22:48:02.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="276" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="269" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:40:11.917" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find this a common problem on metal teethed zips, not so much on plastic ones. Pulling the two sides of the zipper tight at the open end and keeping as much as the zipper as you can in a straight line usually solves any sticking issues, you might need to wobble the zip a little from side to size to release it, but don't directly pull it hard as you risk damaging the teeth can causing more problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the really difficult ones, I find a graphite, a crayon the same colour as the material or a candle a good lubricant to loosen them up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T10:40:11.917" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="277" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="261" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:42:14.203" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Run, but be careful not to go too quickly, so that you don't slip. Try and stay under cover as much as possible (trees, awnings, someone else's umbrella).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try and judge which way the wind is blowing. Then, even if you're not perfectly under cover, staying behind buildings might block some rain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastEditorUserId="141" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T14:05:08.223" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T14:05:08.223" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="278" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="252" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:46:04.890" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The faster the liquid is moving, the less likely it is to drip. If you're pouring, say, from a mug into a pot, just dump it out, and hope it doesn't all splash out. If you can't reasonably dump it out, tilt the cup as much as you can, so that the liquid will move faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T10:46:04.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="279" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="306" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:48:52.600" Score="4" ViewCount="4662" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have long hair and like being out in the woods. Unfortunately this means I sometimes get resin (or sap) in my hair. It's always a pain to get it out, sometimes I have no choice but cutting the &amp;quot;afflicted&amp;quot; strain of hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;How can I &lt;em&gt;painlessly&lt;/em&gt; remove resin from my hair without cutting it?&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally this would also work for clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="71" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T01:24:46.267" Title="Eeek! - Resin in my hair" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="280" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:49:14.050" Score="5" ViewCount="6423" Body="&lt;p&gt;Occasionally tobacco rolling papers can get stuck together when the pack gets slightly damp/moist. I usually try slowly pulling them apart, but this results in the papers ripping 4 out of 5 times. Does anyone have a solution that is more reliable than just pulling them apart?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="111" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T01:25:29.560" LastActivityDate="2019-04-01T05:48:51.047" Title="Separating rolling papers, that have stuck together" Tags="&lt;smoking&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="281" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="309" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:51:40.233" Score="23" ViewCount="4285" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some days, it feels like everything I touch gives me a shock. Car door, metal sink, even the dishwasher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I do to reduce static shocks?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T16:15:36.140" LastActivityDate="2017-01-01T07:40:53.057" Title="How can I avoid getting static shocks in the winter?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="282" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="252" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:51:47.810" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Always pour from a height.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Hold the container which contains the liquid approximately 10 cms high above the empty container into which you are pouring it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tilt it quickly&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Tilt the container containing the liquid quickly when you start pouring it. This will prevent the liquid from dripping along it's sides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a spoon as a guide, if required&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Hold a long handled spoon vertically in the centre of the empty container into which you want to pour the liquid with one hand. Using the other hand, gently start pouring the liquid along the handle of the spoon, so that the liquid will slide down the handle and fill the empty container. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T10:51:47.810" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="283" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="280" CreationDate="2014-12-10T10:57:25.097" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dampening the adhesive part will help you separate them again, but you'll find that you're just using up more of the glue and the paper will be harder to stick. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally, keep your rolling papers in your tobacco pouch / tin, as the tobacco will act as a natural desiccant keeping the excess moisture away from your papers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T10:57:25.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="284" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T11:03:52.807" Score="11" ViewCount="23750" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's cold at the moment and I can't spare much for heating the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any cost-effective hacks to hang-dry wet clothes faster (and preferably limit mould-inducing moisture in the air)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="144" LastEditorUserId="160" LastEditDate="2014-12-12T11:42:00.280" LastActivityDate="2015-01-14T18:54:21.820" Title="How can I get damp clothes to hang-dry faster in the home?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="281" CreationDate="2014-12-10T11:04:37.103" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Avoid wearing insulating clothing such as rubber soled footwear and woollen clothes. Instead, opt for leather footwear, cotton socks and cotton fabrics which will help discharge the electricity and prevent static shocks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T11:04:37.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="286" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T11:07:13.607" Score="20" ViewCount="20031" Body="&lt;p&gt;Related: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/104/how-to-keep-the-windshield-from-freezing-over&quot;&gt;How to keep the windshield from freezing over?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let's say I've ignored their advice and woken up with a thick coating of ice on my windshield, as I did yesterday.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's the fastest way of getting rid of it all so I can get to work on time?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="144" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-22T05:54:59.283" LastActivityDate="2017-11-24T09:21:36.003" Title="Removing ice from the windshield" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="16" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="288" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="304" CreationDate="2014-12-10T11:13:56.193" Score="10" ViewCount="18176" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some pairs of sweatpants and shorts that have either one side of the string outside the loop, or the whole string is out of the pants all together. This can be a major issue because I either choose to not wear them since they might/will fall down or I'll have to take the chances of my pants falling off in public if I choose to wear them. I know I could just gain enough wait to hold them up without needing the string. But there must be another way? How can I get the string back into the pants/shorts?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried just with my hands of pushing the string through, when one side hasn't fallen all the way out. Which can sometimes work if there's not much more way to go. Other than that I usually just bring them to a sewer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:17:01.430" LastActivityDate="2018-03-26T09:12:13.390" Title="My pants are falling off!" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="290" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2014-12-10T11:17:47.230" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a heated windscreen, stick that on first, it'll loosen the ice from surface it's stuck to and it'll just slide off with a little push. If you don't have  heated windscreen, still stick your heaters on full and point them at the windscreen. Any heat is going to help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a scraper, work from one side and make sure you're scraping underneath the ice, removing the problem from the source, not just taking layers off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;De-icer spray works from the top, so I don't think it's that brilliant. But if you have any, it's not gonna do much harm. It may be useful if the ice is being pretty resilient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, don't forget to de-ice your lights! Turning your lights on while your doing your windscreen will probably warm up the ice enough that it will have fallen off by the time you finish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T11:17:47.230" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2014-12-10T11:18:48.467" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One method that I've seen work really fast is pouring lukewarm water over the windshield, unless it is exceptionally cold, when you would want to use cold water, otherwise the extreme change in temperature could shatter the glass&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="111" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T11:18:48.467" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="261" CreationDate="2014-12-10T11:25:05.040" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Run as fast as you can to the nearest shelter without risking slipping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4562132.stm&quot;&gt;this BBC article&lt;/a&gt;, the equation of wetness (roughly) is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;W = p*[a * V_r / V_p + A]*D&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Where W is wetness, p is the rain density, a is your &quot;top-side&quot; surface area, A is your &quot;front-side&quot; surface area, V_r is rain velocity and V_p is your own velocity. D is distance to the nearest shelter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The result is that by maximizing V_p the total wetness reduces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course if there's no shelter, the equation suggests not moving at all and waiting out the rain:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;W = p * (a * V_r + A * V_p) * t&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;where t is the time spent in the rain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="144" LastEditorUserId="64" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T16:59:03.607" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T16:59:03.607" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="288" CreationDate="2014-12-10T11:28:33.443" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should be able to use a knitting needle with the tip jammed in one of the knots of the string to thread it back through the pants. It takes some time but it is possible in most cases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Push the needle in with the string into the hole, compress the pants over the needle and keep going as far as you can, remove the needle then using a similar technique compress and push push the knot through the remainder of the loop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T11:28:33.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="297" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="261" CreationDate="2014-12-10T11:39:16.473" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Improvise an umbrella by pulling your jacket up over your head or finding a discarded newspaper. Warning do not use your cell phone for an improvised umbrella it is not large enough and you may ruin your phone. Do not improvise an umbrella with a hair dryer as they are clearly marked &quot;not for use in showers&quot;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T11:39:16.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="298" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-10T11:57:51.423" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Improvise a nail file using a rock. You can also polish your nails nicely using leather from your belt. Most campers travel with one of those multi-tool plier things, their is usually some kind of cutter that can be used and often a file also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T11:57:51.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:01:16.003" Score="9" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Why does it happen?&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Preventing onions from making you cry requires understanding why they do so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Onions contain amino acid sulfoxides that form sulfenic acids in the onion cells. Both the enzymes and the sulfenic acids are kept separately in the cells. When you cut the onion, the otherwise separate enzymes start mixing and produce propanethiol S-oxide, which is a volatile sulphur compound that starts wafting towards your eyes. The gas that is emitted reacts with the water of your eyes and forms sulphuric acid. The sulphuric acid thus produced causes burning sensation in your eyes and this in turn leads to the tear glands secreting tears. Thus you end up with watery eyes every time you cut onions at home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://humantouchofchemistry.com/why-do-onions-make-us-cry.htm&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Why do onions make us cry?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Stopping it&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option 1: reduce the gas being emitted&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stopping (or reducing) the gas being emitted means less of it will get to your eyes. You can stop the gas being emitted by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Refrigerate the onion. When the onion is cold, the enzymes get released much more slowly, and therefore much less gas is released.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make the knife, chopping board and onion wet. This means that the gas reacts with the water already on the onion or equipment, and does not escape to react with the water in your eyes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option 2: stop the gas reaching your eye&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to stop the gas from getting as far as your eyes. For example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear safety goggles. This creates an actual barrier around your eyes, preventing the gas from reaching them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep windows closed and fans off, to reduce air circulation and stop the gas from reaching your eyes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Alternatively, if you have a ventilation fan that can draw the gases away without drawing them to your face, switch it on. Whether this helps or hinders will depend on the exact arrangement of the onion, the fan and your face!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option 3: Get the gas to go elsewhere&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, you can draw the gas away from your eyes by giving it better things to react with:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stick your tongue out or chew gum with your mouth open. The onion gas will mix with the saliva on your tongue instead of the water in your eyes (because your mouth is closer to the onion than your eyes are).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Light a candle near the chopping board. The gas is drawn to the flame and does not reach your eyes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Other tips&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure your knife is sharp. You'll cut the onion more &amp;quot;cleanly&amp;quot; (reducing less fumes) and you'll also get the job done faster.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't rub your eyes. The onion juices on your fingers will make the problem worse.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Breathe through your mouth. As well as giving the gas a chance to mix with your saliva (like the &amp;quot;stick your tongue out&amp;quot; method), breathing through your mouth can also reduce teary eyes since the olfactory nerves in your nose are located very close to the tear ducts so can contribute to teary eyes if you breathe through your nose.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="148" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T12:01:16.003" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="284" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:02:30.847" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that drying is more about the amount of air being moved around more than the temperature, sure a hot tumble dryer or hot radiators do the job the best but it doesn't mean its the only way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So while it isn't perfect (as in near zero cost) a fan in front of your clothes will assist with the drying process, Another option is to keep your clothes hanging high in the house where it'll be a little warmer than ground level, before the creation of tumble driers a lot of houses had &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gardentrading.co.uk/household/laundry/sheila-maid-ceiling-clothes-dryer.html&quot;&gt;rails on a pully system&lt;/a&gt; that was used to dry clothes on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T12:02:30.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="301" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="376" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:03:34.847" Score="16" ViewCount="29741" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just woke up, it's -20 degrees Fahrenheit outside, I have to be at work soon, and now I just found out that the hot water heater isn't working, so the water is freezing cold! I'm smelly as can be and my hair is a mess. I don't want my hair to look like bed hair or greasy. I can't take &lt;strong&gt;a shower in the freezing cold!&lt;/strong&gt; What should I do? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the past I would prefer using the call out sick routine. But sometimes that is just not a good solution. I also have taken cold showers before, but nothing that would be this cold. I don't think people that live in warmer climates understand just how cold a shower is in this situation. I've also tried just wearing a hat and putting deodorant on, but lots of times I'm not able to wear a hat at work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-01-23T21:35:25.273" LastActivityDate="2020-08-05T09:16:14.987" Title="What should I do without hot water in the shower?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="301" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:10:43.927" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Warm some water on the stove to wet down your hair and maybe take a sponge bath. Use deodorant, wear clean clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T12:10:43.927" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="303" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:12:06.423" Score="7" ViewCount="204" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a whiteboard (dry-erase) that hasn't been cleaned in a long time, and that now has stuff dried on it. Even though it was originally written with dry-erase markers, it's been too long, and they've dried onto the whiteboard. Using a regular tissue doesn't cut it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Short of buying a new whiteboard, is there any way to get it looking clean again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T17:56:24.847" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T17:56:24.847" Title="How do I clean a whiteboard that hasn't been cleaned in a while?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2014-12-10T13:53:55.437" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="304" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="288" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:19:52.060" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the hole in the pants is large enough (if not read below) so you can fiddle a pen through it you take a regular ballpen, hook the cord into the hook at the end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fd7He.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;put cord here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then use the pen as improvised needle and tug it through the path where the cord should go and have it back in your pants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recommend taking the ink part out of the pen before applying so you don't accidentally draw on your pants or something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the hole is not large enough disassemble the pen and use only the hook. As you can see on the image it has a small hook on the right side by itself that can be used in a similar fashion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T00:07:01.500" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T00:07:01.500" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="279" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:26:12.163" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem with it sticking in clothing which I couldn't really put in the washer.&#xA;My mothers neat trick: Put peanut-butter on it... Leave it for some time and wash it with hot water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope this applies to hair as well...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T12:26:12.163" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="307" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="261" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:29:39.690" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you are in regions with regular rain, seek a place where you can stay for 5 minutes. After that the rain will stop wetting you instantly and you could use anything that covers your head (newspaper, jacket) to help against the wetting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you are in regions where sudden bursts of monsoon hit you, do observe the locals. If the street suddenly empties seek shelter quickly. A heavy downpour of rain will rain through most umbrellas anyway but lasts only 30 minutes or so. Wait it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have capacity to prepare for this situation pack a fold able raincoat into your backpack / jacket (whatever you have with you all the time). So then, even if you forgot your umbrella you have something waterproof with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In doubt: Running faster keeps you drier until the point where you start to slip or are wet through and through anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T12:29:39.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="309" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="281" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:38:29.180" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even when minding clothing and footwear, an insulated wooden floor can still give me static shocks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For me there are two definitive methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure the area you touch is as large as possible the moment you touch it (&lt;em&gt;before stepping out of the car, I put my calf to the bottompost of the door. It helps with discharging even through my pants&lt;/em&gt;); so don't put your finger on it first...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carry something with you which can help with easy discharging. Come winter, I am always carrying a key in my pocket, with which I touch metal door handles before opening the door. &lt;em&gt;You can even see a spark igniting between the tip of the key and the handle, which makes it extra fun to do as well =)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastEditorUserId="128" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T11:40:42.090" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T11:40:42.090" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="310" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="281" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:41:36.500" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been using a tip I found in a &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5851341/how-can-i-avoid-static-shocks-in-the-winter?comment=43651446#comments&quot;&gt;comment on Lifehacker.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before touching metal with my fingers, I now tap it with the back of my hand, so that the electricity discharges through the back of my hand. I feel it much less that way, because there are a lot fewer nerve endings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastEditorUserId="137" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T11:36:23.397" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T11:36:23.397" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="187" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:46:33.673" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hold the apple with one hand and eat a circle around the &quot;equator&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I then either snap the apple in half and eat the remaining flesh from each half, holding the inner bit of the core and a &quot;dimple&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Eating the remaining flesh &lt;em&gt;without&lt;/em&gt; snapping the apple in half is possible, but I find this leaves me with a sticky chin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T12:46:33.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="312" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="194" CreationDate="2014-12-10T12:58:44.093" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a good knife or other &lt;strong&gt;very sharp&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;very hard&lt;/strong&gt; tool and make small parallel scratches on the screw (whatever is left of it), alternatively one deeper scratch in the middle. Then use the &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/215/129&quot;&gt;hack of abby&lt;/a&gt; and a &lt;strong&gt;flat tool&lt;/strong&gt;. I found it most useful to use the inbus (hexagonal screw) bit of my tools to be perfect for this. Depending on the situation you have at hand a rounded tool may be of more use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to apply a lot of downward force on the tool to do this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That way you will press the rubber band into the small scratches and when you turn the tool it will start twitching slightly. This takes some time to produce results but works. You can monitor the progress if you make the scratches parallel to something nearby.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This assumes the screw will turn at all, so you might need to lubricate it before doing this. If its rusted in or otherwise totally unturnable, you might have lost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastEditorUserId="129" LastEditDate="2018-12-15T16:23:18.800" LastActivityDate="2018-12-15T16:23:18.800" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="313" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="187" CreationDate="2014-12-10T13:04:59.717" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a knife / fork or something and jam it top down into the apple. Then you have a nice handle and can eat all the apple you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When finished use something other then your hand to strip the apple off the knife / fork and clean it. I do this by laying the apple on the ground, standing on it and pull the knife out to the side. You have to clean your knife afterwards, so it isn't sticky itself. A leaf from a tree can work as hanky in this case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful not to cut yourself or bite on the metal though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T13:04:59.717" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="213" CreationDate="2014-12-10T13:10:55.120" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter_pencil&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;carpenter pencils&lt;/a&gt;. They are more rigid and don't usually break at all. Also, they are sharped using a knife which I found to be more readily available then pencil sharpeners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NpNK6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NpNK6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;from wikipedia&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:23:04.420" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:23:04.420" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17" CreationDate="2014-12-10T13:12:03.710" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest solution I've found is baby wipes. They seem to get everything off. Then go over with a dry paper towel. No muss, no fuss. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="45" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T13:12:03.710" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-10T13:27:46.100" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the jar on a piece of wood (or other material that is soft enough for the buttom knobs of the glass to sink it, but not too soft to provide grip). Then lay your hands (both!) on top of it and lean with your wight on the glass, start with a little and intensify carefully. Then twist it with you whole body, keeping your arms rigid. The glass part should stick to the wood as the knobs on the bottom are pressed into the wood, the lid moves with you. Then the glass is open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have to make sure that the wood can't move away. Your wood will have glass markings on it afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T13:27:46.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="318" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="182" CreationDate="2014-12-10T13:28:40.533" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only quick way to get dried expansion foam off your clothes is to use solvents, but they can damage your clothes and make the problem worse by damaging the fibers and discoloring the fabric. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try freezing it and then chipping/scraping it off. I've had some success with that method in the past depending on the fabric. The best you get with that method is the surface clean but it does leave it still within the fabric. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There will likely be some discoloration from the solvents in the foam even if you do get it off, so whether it's worth a lot of effort depends. Prevention in this case is the only cure - I keep a set of old clothes for those rare occasions I work with the stuff. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="45" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T13:28:40.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="323" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-10T14:00:30.277" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T14:00:30.277" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T14:00:30.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="324" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-10T14:00:30.277" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T14:00:30.277" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T14:00:30.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="325" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T14:12:16.033" Score="19" ViewCount="32607" Body="&lt;p&gt;When somebody smokes in my car or a room of my home, the smell lasts for days to weeks. How can I quickly remove that smell? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried using basic air fresheners, but they only put a bandaid on the problem; after they wear off, the smoke smell remains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T14:55:41.797" LastActivityDate="2020-11-26T05:09:02.210" Title="How can I quickly eliminate the smell of cigarette smoke in a confined space?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;smoking&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="326" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="329" CreationDate="2014-12-10T14:14:11.237" Score="15" ViewCount="1112" Body="&lt;p&gt;While being careful, using your fingers etc. doesn't feel like a hack, is there any complete unique way of separating egg yolk from whites?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I originally had a real hard time trying to break open the egg at one edge and carefully ensure that only the whites fall out, this failed almost 50% of the time and I wasn't sure I was getting all the whites.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What other methods can be effective in achieving this? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="155" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-06-25T13:37:39.047" LastActivityDate="2020-12-08T13:56:25.367" Title="How to separate egg yolk from whites?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;eggs&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="327" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="326" CreationDate="2014-12-10T14:16:56.473" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;One good hack that I have learnt and used is to use an empty bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After breaking the entire egg contents on to a bowl, press the bottle so there is air let out.  Then place the mouth of the bottle on the yellow and release the pressure.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The yellow gets sucked into the bottle leaving the white alone.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="155" LastEditorUserId="155" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T02:39:43.960" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T02:39:43.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="328" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="325" CreationDate="2014-12-10T14:20:36.047" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;First thing would be to open all the windows, of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But just ventilating the room wouldn't help you; it is a known fact that smoke settles on the walls, ceiling, floor; carpets also detain it a lot (what else?) that will prevent disappearing of this annoying smell. So cleaning them should speed up removing the smoke smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(it is filtered information from &lt;a href=&quot;http://moving.about.com/od/afterthemove/a/Moving-Into-A-Home-That-Smells-Of-Cigarette-Smoke.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;moving.about.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T15:38:56.433" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T15:38:56.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="329" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="326" CreationDate="2014-12-10T14:25:17.283" Score="21" Body="&lt;h1&gt;The Empty-Water-Bottle Method&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Squeeze a washed empty water bottle.   &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the opening of the bottle over an egg yolk, still squeezing,&#xA;and slowly let go of your squeeze.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The yolk should get sucked right up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case you don't use water bottles or don't have any laying around, there are commercial suction separators like &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.quirky.com/shop/426-pluck-egg-separator#.&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pluck&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yolkr.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Yolkr&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OJb4K.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/8F0zViV.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;The Hand-Strainer Method:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash your hands. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Crack the egg over your palm.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let the egg whites drip through the spaces between your fingers until all that is left is the yolk in your hand.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JTTUf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JTTUfm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;Buy a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00A2KD8NY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Commercial Egg-Yolk Separator:&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are making egg whites regularly, it might be worthwhile to buy a separator. They are inexpensive and don't require you to keep empty water bottles around or dirty your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hutp5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hutp5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:17:15.020" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:17:15.020" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2014-12-10T14:30:27.960" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to get ice off your windshield is to heat your car up. When I lived in Wisconsin I used to turn on my car with the defroster (AC off) on full blast, go back and have a shower/get dressed, then come back and the ice would just slide off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="45" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T14:30:27.960" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="139" CreationDate="2014-12-10T14:57:59.323" Score="66" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have generally used two methods for removing keys from keychains:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Staple-Remover Method&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since staple removers have sharp, thin teeth, simply place the sharp points between the keychain rings and slowly press down. This should spread the keychain apart and make it easy to roll the new key on/take the old key off the chain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kMDv3.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kMDv3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Coin Method&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I often don't have a staple remover readily on-hand, I usually use a coin. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Easily-Use-Key-Rings-1/&quot;&gt;This video and description are helpful&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a coin about the size of a quarter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Press the edge of the coin against the key ring at a 45 degree angle, near where it opens; the coin will slide under part of the key&#xA;  ring, lifting the end up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Apply pressure to the coin so that it lifts up the end of the key ring enough to slide the key on. Then slide the key on.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Remove the coin and slide the key on the rest of the way.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:29:13.780" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:29:13.780" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="335" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="337" CreationDate="2014-12-10T15:15:18.593" Score="21" ViewCount="120368" Body="&lt;p&gt;Last month I bit into an unlabeled pepper that turned out to be a cayenne pepper. I spent the next two hours dunking my head into a sink full of water while my mouth burned, my eyes teared up, and my cheeks turned red and became swollen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That wasn't a very good remedy for the pain. &lt;strong&gt;Are there any better ways of reducing or removing the pain caused by spicy foods?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="144" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T16:16:40.427" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T20:27:51.403" Title="How to counteract the burning sensation after eating spicy food?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="14" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="336" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2014-12-10T15:19:45.370" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;What has worked for me is &lt;strong&gt;drinking some cool milk&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;eating bread&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The water usually doesn't help me; sometimes it even makes it worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T15:19:45.370" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2014-12-10T15:20:25.263" Score="29" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cause for the pain from spicy food is often something called &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsaicin&quot;&gt;capsaicin&lt;/a&gt; (which is in chili). Other possibilities include &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piperine&quot;&gt;piperine&lt;/a&gt; (pepper) or &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isothiocyanate&quot;&gt;Isothiocyanate&lt;/a&gt; (wasabi and related)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Capsaicin is not soluble in water, and drinking water just spreads it through your mouth further. Instead it's soluble in fat and fat-based lotions.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The same applies to the other mentioned chemical compounds. Some are easily soluble in Ethanol (better known as alcohol).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you want to do accordingly is drink milk, eat yogurt or similar fat-based foods to ease the pain. Alternatively you could try an alcoholic beverage, but they are effective against less kinds of &quot;hot&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="71" LastEditorUserId="71" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T18:58:46.503" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T18:58:46.503" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="338" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2014-12-10T15:27:20.880" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I read somewhere (don't remember where exactly) that the hand sanitizer can be used to melt this kind of ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pour some on the window, and the alcohol will melt the ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T15:27:20.880" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="341" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="491" CreationDate="2014-12-10T15:36:02.703" Score="20" ViewCount="679" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try as many times as I can, it always ends up a mess. I have fitted sheets that are partly elasticated (just at the corners), and elasticated all the way around the edge. I can't fold either type well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there a way to fold a fitted sheet so that it doesn't end up with crumples and creases?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T16:16:53.387" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T16:16:53.387" Title="How do I fold a fitted sheet?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="342" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="398" CreationDate="2014-12-10T15:38:04.470" Score="17" ViewCount="4194" Body="&lt;p&gt;I mis-chewed, and ended up with gum stuck in my beard. How can I get it out? Shaving off the beard is an absolute last resort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-08T09:08:30.737" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T09:08:30.737" Title="Removing gum from hair (Head hair, beard or mustache)" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="343" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1680" CreationDate="2014-12-10T15:42:22.693" Score="18" ViewCount="540744" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have heard that there are ways to open a numeric locks commonly found in suitcases even when you have forgotten the code.  This could be ways to open the lock (without breaking it obviously) and other ways of of solving the situation of the suitcase being locked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can you come up with hacks including e. take stuff out of a suitcase without opening the lock in such scenarios or such other hacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oEdtg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Suitcase with padlock&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image courtesy:&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.maletasviaje.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.maletasviaje.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="155" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-06-12T10:20:06.027" LastActivityDate="2019-06-12T10:20:06.027" Title="Open a suitcase with a numeric lock when you forgot the key code" Tags="&lt;locks&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="344" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="350" CreationDate="2014-12-10T15:46:53.950" Score="7" ViewCount="15469" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's winter here, which means that in our old house the windows get condensation forming on the inside overnight in the rooms where people sleep. Sometimes there is so much that it streams down and makes puddles on the windowsill. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to stop this happening? I can't put things on the windowsill at the moment as they'd get ruined by the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="128" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T16:35:09.510" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T07:10:20.417" Title="How can I prevent windows from steaming up at night?" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="345" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="326" CreationDate="2014-12-10T15:56:11.200" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use the eggshell. Tip the yolk between the shell halves a few times (over a bowl). The albumen ends up in the bowl and the yolk in the shell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T15:56:11.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="346" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="348" CreationDate="2014-12-10T16:11:20.313" Score="19" ViewCount="113788" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spending most of its life in my pocket, the headphone jack of my phone frequently gets clogged up with lint. Usually I can tweeze it out, but this time I forgot, and tried to plug in my headphones, compressing the lint right at the bottom of the socket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't tweeze it out, it's too deep, and my headphones won't go in while it's there. What do I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:15:40.633" LastActivityDate="2017-06-04T17:17:40.860" Title="How do I get lint out of a headphone jack?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;retrieval&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="342" CreationDate="2014-12-10T16:15:17.220" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try putting some grease in your beard, like sunflower oil or shampoo. Then you can remove the gum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T17:26:37.380" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T17:26:37.380" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="348" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="346" CreationDate="2014-12-10T16:20:38.057" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a 1/16&quot; drill bit. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do not put the bit into a drill!&lt;/strong&gt; Just grip it between your thumb and forefinger.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press the end lightly into the lint-filled bottom of your headphone jack and spin it clockwise.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull the bit gently out; there should be some lint on the tip.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat steps 1-3 until lint is gone. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean jack with alcohol and q-tip or whatever you normally use.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a drill bit, a toothpick will work - but the bit does a better job of gripping packed lint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T16:20:38.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="344" CreationDate="2014-12-10T17:04:59.220" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Condensation is formed when warm air meets the cold glass and the water vapour in the air condenses into water droplets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a few ways you can mitigate this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Warm the glass. This is extremely energy-inefficient (with the associated expense and detriment to the environment that that implies), but warming the glass by pointing a fan heater at it or installing a radiator beneath it and turning the heat up high would reduce the effect of cold air hitting the window.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Install thicker curtains. This better insulates the warm room-air from reaching the cold glass in the first place (not to mention keeping your room warmer) which will reduce the effect of condensation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make the room colder. Instead of using radiators and heaters to warm the entire room, use hot water bottles and blankets to warm only the space that you sleep in. There will be less of a temperature difference between inside and outside, resulting in less condensation on the windows.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehumidifier&quot;&gt;dehumidifier&lt;/a&gt;. By taking the water vapour out of the air, there will be less water to condense on the glass. Following on from this, use extraction fans when boiling water on the stove or running a bath or shower (or keep the kitchen/bathroom doors shut) to prevent humid air from escaping to the rest of the house.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A lifehack-y version of the dehumidifier option would be to keep a large jar of silica gel or other dehumidifying chemical (talc?) near to the window. I'm not sure how effective this would be without cycling the air; my suspicion would be that the warm humid air would rise above the silica gel unless you put it really high up. However, I included it so that you can experiment if you so desire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="148" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T17:04:59.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="354" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="346" CreationDate="2014-12-10T17:14:30.100" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A straightened paper clip with a little turn at the end generally does the trick. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="45" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T17:14:30.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="342" CreationDate="2014-12-10T17:15:31.910" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't laugh at you because well... I found the best way out of this is to use a strong citrus solvent (I use &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.de-solv-it.com/all-products/contractors-solvent/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;). It worked, but leaves a residue, and can cause minor irritation. Spray it on, work it in as well as you can, and let it sit for a minute or two. The gum should loosen from the hair, and pull out much easier. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's below freezing outside, and you have a long beard, do it outside, because the cold will make the gum become less sticky, and roll off easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T17:15:31.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="360" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="176" CreationDate="2014-12-10T17:24:39.687" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used a citrus solvent for this, with good results. I used something like &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.de-solv-it.com/all-products/contractors-solvent/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;. Spray it on, rub it in, let it sit for a minute, and scrub it with a wet rag. Repeat if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because this type of solvent has the capability of removing some clothing dyes, test a small amount on an inconspicuous spot before treating. On colored clothes, mixing the solvent in lukewarm water before applying it can help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T17:32:24.163" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T17:32:24.163" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="341" CreationDate="2014-12-10T17:36:27.757" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;No, there isn't. Because the it's bigger on the inside. ;) A neat fold of these sheets will mean pushing the higher corner of the fold into the lower one, on both corners, so that although it's not flat, the sheet will be symmetrical, and fairly smooth, once folded.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T01:44:53.070" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T01:44:53.070" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="363" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="365" CreationDate="2014-12-10T17:51:48.347" Score="11" ViewCount="470" Body="&lt;p&gt;When eating lunch at my desk in the office I'll be squeezing some ketchup packets out onto my sandwich wrapper so that I can dip my fries in the ketchup, and eventually, without fail, one of them will shoot out at an angle or velocity I'm not expecting and end up on my clothing. I've tried ripping bigger gashes into the packet, and while that does tend to fix the problem, it means I'm usually getting ketchup all over my fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's the best way to avoid this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="168" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-07-12T18:31:57.517" LastActivityDate="2017-07-04T13:02:57.340" Title="How can I keep from squirting myself with ketchup whenever I use ketchup packets?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="363" CreationDate="2014-12-10T17:54:19.027" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you specifically reference your office in your dilemma, keep some scissors at your desk and snip a larger hole in the top of the packet instead of tearing a small hole&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Larger hole = less pressure = less risk of &quot;extreme velocities&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T17:54:19.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="342" CreationDate="2014-12-10T17:57:40.633" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Gum-Out-of-Your-Hair&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wikiHow&lt;/a&gt; you can use peanut butter:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get one of the &quot;home made&quot; styles. The higher the fat content the&#xA;better, when you first open the jar if you see a little puddle of&#xA;peanut oil on top it should work.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply the peanut butter to the affected area with your fingers or an&#xA;old toothbrush, don't be afraid to use too much.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a toothbrush or comb to work the gum/peanut butter out and away using long strokes. The idea is to dissolve the gum in the oil from the peanut butter.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a dry towel to pull the peanut butter out. The gum should come out with the peanut butter.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash, rinse and repeat if necessary. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to check the link, it has a few other methods that may be worth exploring. I only included the peanut butter method because that is the most common one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T17:57:40.633" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="369" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="371" CreationDate="2014-12-10T18:00:38.800" Score="13" ViewCount="29350" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many of you know that problem, after work you go and get some &quot;Pizza to go&quot; from the Italian restaurant. When you arrive at home it is not really warm anymore no matter whether you put it in a bag or not. Does anyone know a lifehack which could help me keeping it warmer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="171" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:38:22.410" LastActivityDate="2020-07-13T11:11:43.650" Title="How can I keep pizza warm on the trip home?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="370" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="301" CreationDate="2014-12-10T18:04:03.740" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use multiple heating pots or similar things to heat as much water as you can as quickly as possible (Using multiple pots each with only some water in it will give you more hotter water quicker than just using one pot that contains much water; Using all your heating stations is best of course).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then pour all that hot water into a large container (e.G. your shower after you have plugged it so the water can't get out).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then fill the container with so much cold water that the water in the container becomes as comfortable as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Separate some water into two pots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the sponge to clean you with soap and shampoo your hair. Then open the sink so the shower drains and use the two pots (one for the hair, one for the body) to wash off the soap and shampoo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be certain to dry your hair throughly before leaving the house if its cold outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T18:04:03.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="371" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="369" CreationDate="2014-12-10T18:11:20.113" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;You know the insulated bags used to keep groceries cold on the trip home? They look like this or similar:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lin0E.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They also work to keep things warm. If you have one big enough for pizza, put it in the bag preferably in the shop, get as much air out as possible, and put it in your car (which should be warmed up first in winter) on one of the seats, then put a towel/folded blanket over it. Eat as soon as possible after arriving at your destination.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T18:11:20.113" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="194" CreationDate="2014-12-10T18:13:41.807" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the head is not counter sunk, a pair of lock grip pliers (vice grips) can be used to grasp the head of the screw and turn it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T18:13:41.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="369" CreationDate="2014-12-10T18:15:51.067" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get an old blanket and lay it over the pizza boxes on the seat, covering the sides of the boxes if possible. If the blanket is large enough, fold it first so that you have 2 or 4 layers keeping your pizza hot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have found this to be &lt;em&gt;more effective&lt;/em&gt; than insulated bags, especially when the blanket is doubled up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;*(Old blanket so that if there is sauce/grease on the outside, you're not out your favorite blanket)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T18:55:05.100" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T18:55:05.100" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="369" CreationDate="2014-12-10T18:26:42.277" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your car has a seat warmer (most modern ones do), turn it on and put the pizza (in the box) on the seat. If you really want warm pizza, put a jacket/blanket/something over it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T18:26:42.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="301" CreationDate="2014-12-10T18:31:33.020" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;To fix your greasy hair instantly, loosely powder it. This is an instant quick fix.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Dig up a big, fluffy makeup brush, and dip it into a pot of loose powder. Tap it once on the back of your hand to remove the excess, then dust it over your roots. It mops up oil and blends into your strands, so no one will know you didn't shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a2574/Wacky-Beauty-Tips-That-Work/&quot;&gt;Source: Cosmopolitan&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, squeeze a bit of lemon in some water. Lemon is a natural cleanser and deodorant. You can use this solution to wipe and cleanse your skin.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you are ready to leave for work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note these are quick hacks, and you should take a proper shower later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19" LastEditorDisplayName="user19" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T18:36:57.917" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T18:36:57.917" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="377" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="363" CreationDate="2014-12-10T18:31:47.497" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Carry something like this with you:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/p86Sz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(with a rubberband holding it shut, of course). You can get it out quickly and use it anytime, and you'll probably end up using it for other things as well. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T18:31:47.497" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="60" CreationDate="2014-12-10T18:54:01.287" Score="26" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 1:&lt;/strong&gt; Get a smaller container which actually fits in the sink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 2:&lt;/strong&gt; Fill it up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 3:&lt;/strong&gt; Dump it into the larger container&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 4:&lt;/strong&gt; Repeat Steps 1-3 as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="168" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T18:54:01.287" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="213" CreationDate="2014-12-10T19:12:00.397" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mechanical pencils. Even though they may break more it's not an issue. But seriously, from a pure time-efficiency standpoint if you can deal with how the mechanical writes I'd go with that instead of normal pencils.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe I'm just bad at using them though. x.x&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="41" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T19:12:00.397" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="386" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T19:29:29.003" Score="11" ViewCount="1576" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are lots of sites that give various methods for speaker amplification:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the phone in a toilet roll (cut a slit)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put cups on the phone&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place it on a box or similar (guitars are sometimes suggested).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried these but none of them were great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better way to amplify my iPhone's speakers?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T00:41:19.060" LastActivityDate="2017-04-24T12:51:33.927" Title="How can I amplify the speakers of my iPhone?" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="388" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="397" CreationDate="2014-12-10T19:33:29.790" Score="4" ViewCount="1589" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's been suggested that the best place to eat a mango is in the bathtub.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I eat mango without getting very sticky?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:35:02.293" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:30:42.753" Title="How do I eat a mango without getting sticky?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2014-12-15T22:01:46.753" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="388" CreationDate="2014-12-10T19:37:36.783" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do have a hack, for a ripe mango. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I really dont eat it, I prefer to crush it to the point where it is almost semi-liquid and then just bite the bottom edge of it and then suck the entire thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="155" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T19:37:36.783" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="390" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="44" CreationDate="2014-12-10T19:41:49.123" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This should do the trick, I think.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TKwX3.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Driving Goggles&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="181" LastEditorUserId="181" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T21:21:38.423" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T21:21:38.423" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="391" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="386" CreationDate="2014-12-10T19:43:36.623" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had success by placing the phone with the speakers facing up in a large, tall ceramic/glass/metal bowl. Plastic or wood doesn't work as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's not too much louder, but it does make a difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T16:45:56.437" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T16:45:56.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="114" CreationDate="2014-12-10T19:46:29.520" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use some empty trash bags and duct-tape to temporarily keep the cold out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="86" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T19:46:29.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="393" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="395" CreationDate="2014-12-10T19:49:35.557" Score="8" ViewCount="1552" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, I'm outside working or whatever, not near a water faucet. I work in some orchards, and sometimes I eat a fruit, which (of course) is very sticky. I usually wipe them off soon after they get wet, so it doesn't start drying on, but I always come back at the end of the day with sticky hands, and sometimes tools. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I quickly clean off after getting sugary juice on my hands?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T02:43:41.007" LastActivityDate="2017-12-16T03:35:41.050" Title="How can I clean sticky juice off my hands when outside?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="395" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="393" CreationDate="2014-12-10T19:53:03.690" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way would be to find some type of water, whether it's a puddle, a stream, bottled water, licking your hands, or something else near you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's not an option, you could try crushing up moist leaves or grass. In my experience it provides enough moisture to remove a good bit of the stickiness when combined with rubbing. Of course, then your hands will smell like plants...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method my friend mentioned to me is to rub dirty/sand into your hands. It will stick to the sticky juice and you won't have to deal with the stickiness any longer. You might be able to rub some of the dirt off, bringing some stickiness with it as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-13T21:00:20.867" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T21:00:20.867" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="396" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="430" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:02:23.467" Score="13" ViewCount="11422" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I dry out a book that falls into a sink of water (or similar) and gets soaked?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using a hair dryer to blow the pages back and forth until they're dry&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It wasn't that great an idea, because it left the pages wrinkled/warped, and some stuck together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:34:23.237" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:34:23.237" Title="A book fell in a sink full of water. How can I dry it?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="397" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="388" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:02:53.487" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using a special cutting technique, it can be easily done. Just use a knife and a fork. If you use gloves, you do it more elegantly. The trick is to cut it in a special way:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UG3gp.png&quot; alt=&quot;Mango hedgehog&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut it in half&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut a grid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put pressure on the shell. The shell of the mango is stiff to support a structure, that looks like a hedgehog.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mango.org/how-cut-mango&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;depicted on mango.org&lt;/a&gt; and explained. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="172" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T20:02:53.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="342" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:07:28.377" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on where the gum landed, you can simply cool it quite a bit with ice, at which point it's much easier to remove with a comb. You'll need to make an ice pack in a manner that cools (close to freezing) both sides of the affected area, creative use of chopsticks and snack-sized ziplock bags might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Solvents are of course an option, but make sure to watch out for your skin. Some folks can wash their hands with denatured alcohol 20 times a day without problems, some break out at the mere sight of petroleum jelly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try 'freezing' (I use the term loosely because you're not really freezing anything, just really lowering the temperature) first before going with any kind of chemical is the best advice I can give. I've gotten it out of my kid's hair using ice, a beard attached to an adult with an average pain threshold should be much easier :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="166" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T20:07:28.377" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="400" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="388" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:13:46.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could always eat dried mango?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The flavor is still there, and there is no stickyness. There are even methods of eating it that semi-rehydrate the mango in your mouth, and it has the nice experience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NFnzT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NFnzTm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=260733201&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Tesco&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Sweetened-Dried-Mango-6-oz/17179143&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wallmart&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:30:42.753" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:30:42.753" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="401" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="414" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:15:38.797" Score="12" ViewCount="4890" Body="&lt;p&gt;There have been times when I was without a sharpener, and a pencil I was using became dull. I tried using my knife, but that seems to break the point. Am I doing it wrong, or is there a better way to get out of the problem? I was using pencils specifically because they're erasable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T19:35:39.960" LastActivityDate="2018-04-14T00:57:13.613" Title="How can I sharpen pencils without a dedicated sharpener?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="402" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="187" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:18:25.587" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Counterintuitively, corn on the cob holders can be good for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They dig into the apple directly, rather than a fork which curves and can cause difficulty in angling it right without biting into metal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GkzYz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GkzYzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:26:32.643" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:26:32.643" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="403" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6215" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:23:52.517" Score="-2" ViewCount="41469" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/103/check-for-electricity-in-a-socket-without-tools&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt;, but I'm asking specifically about bare wires, with no socket. I don't want to flip a breaker switch, or blow a fuse. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I test for a current in the cable(s) without a dedicated meter?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T22:56:44.840" Title="How can I test for electrical current through bare wires without a meter?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="11" ClosedDate="2015-03-18T01:46:10.143" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="405" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="401" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:34:17.000" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A rough grit sandpaper works in a pinch, as do nail files and other wood or steel files.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T20:34:17.000" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="396" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:35:46.340" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can put blotting paper or white paper towels between the pages to get the water out again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="86" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T20:35:46.340" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="407" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="396" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:42:01.373" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For thinner books - you can dry them with a hairdryer as described in the question, and then  iron individual pages, if they are very wrinkled. It takes only a couple seconds per page.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should then have it stand open, at the widest angle possible, to help the binding dry out well also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T20:42:01.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="401" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:45:50.663" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't carry a knife. I have often been drawing/sketching while in a park or on a city bench near a curbside and I have found the rough pavement and/or concrete on the ground works well in a pinch (on those occasions when I don't have my sharpener with me). You're not going to get a perfect sharp tip, but it will remove the wood enough to get more of the graphite out and available for continued use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similar, if you are near a brick building, you can use the mortar in the joints between the bricks as it provides a nice channel for the pencil to shimmy through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="17" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T21:00:02.163" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T21:00:02.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="410" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="396" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:46:56.670" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place the book vertically in sunlight so that the water can drain out and the book can dry up. Flip the pages at regular intervals to ensure uniform drying. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the pages still seem wrinkled when the book is almost dry (depends on the texture of paper), place a tissue on the wrinkled page and lightly iron it at a low temperature. Do this to straighten all the pages which seem wrinkled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T20:46:56.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="413" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="522" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:50:42.677" Score="4" ViewCount="1332" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to snack on oranges at work, but usually juice gets on my fingers and makes them sticky, so I have to get up and go and wash my hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to peel and eat an orange, without utensils, without my hands getting sticky?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="160" LastEditDate="2014-12-12T14:41:17.550" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T14:41:17.550" Title="How do I eat an orange without getting sticky?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="9" ClosedDate="2014-12-23T12:04:02.280" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="401" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:51:06.423" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're doing it wrong.  Most artists I know use a pen knife to sharpen pencils.  The trick is to only bear down on the wooden part and cut along a shallow angle.  To finish the graphite point, use extremely light pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGtdKZfCQac&quot;&gt;How to sharpen a pencil with a knife&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="82" LastEditDate="2014-12-10T22:50:53.807" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T22:50:53.807" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="415" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:57:47.950" Score="8" ViewCount="686" Body="&lt;p&gt;The supermarket only had very green bananas, and I would like to use them in a banana bread recipe ASAP. For this recipe, I typically use bananas that are very ripe (usually spotted) like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ncrsq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ncrsqm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I accelerate the time it takes for the bananas to ripen? I have tried separating the bananas from their common stem, but that only marginally increases the ripening speed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:19:41.330" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:19:41.330" Title="How can I accelerate the ripening of bananas?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="416" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="419" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:57:58.900" Score="25" ViewCount="8712" Body="&lt;p&gt;Like anyone on the planet, I hate the smell of rotten eggs. How can I tell if an egg is bad without cracking it open?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far all I have tried is simply cracking it open and then throwing away the egg if it is bad, but that creates a bad smell and is a waste - I might be able to use some for cooking that I would otherwise throw away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2016-02-16T11:42:56.213" LastActivityDate="2016-02-16T16:39:09.783" Title="How can I tell if an egg has gone bad without cracking it open?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="417" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1554" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:59:12.360" Score="14" ViewCount="5123" Body="&lt;p&gt;Like my username implies, I'm a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shechita&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;shochet&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; (though I'm &lt;a href=&quot;https://judaism.stackexchange.com/users/5323/shokhet&quot;&gt;still in training&lt;/a&gt;), and I kill chickens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One problem I have is getting the feathers off the chicken once they're dead. I know that I could buy or build a &lt;a href=&quot;https://duckduckgo.com/?q=plucking%20machine&amp;amp;ia=products&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;machine that would do that for me&lt;/a&gt;, but buying a machine is expensive, and building one myself would be exciting, but would take a lot of effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've heard that some people dunk their chickens in hot water (which &lt;a href=&quot;http://chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/message/19002549#19002549&quot;&gt;I'm told&lt;/a&gt; is called &quot;scalding&quot;), and the feathers just fall off by themselves; however, I can't do that because it creates issues with the &lt;em&gt;kashrus&lt;/em&gt; (kosher-ness) of the chicken.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could also skin them (which is what I've been doing up until now), but I'd rather not because it makes them harder to cook (easier to dry out etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I do to remove feathers from a deceased chicken?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Requirements:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Less effort than manual plucking&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Free, or cheap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does not involve the use of hot water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leaves the skin on&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:42:07.383" LastActivityDate="2020-05-31T08:53:08.513" Title="Plucking a chicken without a machine" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="419" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="416" CreationDate="2014-12-10T20:59:51.690" Score="43" Body="&lt;p&gt;I place the egg in a glass of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it floats, it is bad. If it stands up, use it for cooking (e.g. a hard boiled egg but not soft), it's getting old. If it sinks, you're safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The outer shell of an egg has two membranes under it. When an egg is laid, it is warm and starts cooling which contracts the inner part of the egg more than the shell and pulls the two membranes apart. As a result, air gets trapped in between the membranes (there is not enough air initially for it to float).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://awesci.com/why-do-bad-eggs-float/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As this egg gets older, air is taken in (due to slightly higher pressure from the contractions) through pores in the egg. Eventually, bacteria will get in too. When the egg has enough air to float, it's probably gone bad with the bacteria.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2da2K.png&quot; alt=&quot;4 egg positions&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image © Tim, 2014&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2016-02-16T16:39:09.783" LastActivityDate="2016-02-16T16:39:09.783" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="421" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:01:05.803" Score="16" ViewCount="10557" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are times, when out camping, that a beverage is trapped in a capped bottle and I don't have an opener. How do I open the bottle, preferably with some item I might have in my pockets?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:27:39.033" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:46:58.207" Title="How do I open a bottle without a bottle opener?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;container&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="422" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="468" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:02:40.830" Score="24" ViewCount="91706" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are times when I am away from home with my sketchpad and I realize I do not have my eraser with me. &lt;strong&gt;Are there any quick tricks to erase pencil marks on a paper without ruining the paper, or smearing the other pencil marks?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a particular type of eraser known as a &lt;em&gt;&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kneaded_eraser&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;kneaded eraser&lt;/a&gt;&quot;&lt;/em&gt;, not a generic pink pencil top eraser, or a handheld pencil eraser.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6573t.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Kneaded Eraser&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried using a gently moistened corner of my shirt to try and &quot;clean&quot; the pencil mark off of the paper, but that just smudged the pencil, and ruined the paper. I have tried dried chewing gum I was done with, but that too just seemed to smudge the pencil mark. On one occasion I tried silly putty and though it worked o.k., there were still faint lines and it wasn't erased completely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there something handy I could find that might help?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:25:32.510" LastActivityDate="2018-12-19T07:34:02.790" Title="Is there a way to erase pencil without a standard eraser?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="423" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="476" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:04:13.220" Score="17" ViewCount="11000" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I'm camping and my food is in a can but I am without a can opener.  &lt;strong&gt;How do I neatly open the can?&lt;/strong&gt;  Bashing it with a rock is futile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:20:37.807" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:24:37.293" Title="How do I open a can without a can opener?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="425" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:05:31.323" Score="28" ViewCount="1509" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I tie my shoes, which have &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=round%20cord%20laces&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ei=AfEHVf6FOsmhNo2HgtAL&amp;amp;ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&amp;amp;biw=1680&amp;amp;bih=949&quot;&gt;round cord laces&lt;/a&gt;, they very frequently become untied, even if I knot the loops. How can I tie them more securely?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T04:27:12.693" LastActivityDate="2017-08-24T09:20:41.043" Title="How do I securely tie my shoes?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="426" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="421" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:06:28.397" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Anything hard with an edge can be used to lever the cap off with a tight enough grip on the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Possible things you might have around while camping:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A spoon&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A lighter&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A knife&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A rock&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T21:06:28.397" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="427" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:08:45.610" Score="5" ViewCount="954" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know I can use oven-cleaner but it's extremely &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrosive_substance&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;caustic&lt;/a&gt;.  And I don't want to wear myself out scrubbing.  Is there another way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T10:43:32.170" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:16:11.493" Title="How do I remove burned-on gunk from an enamel stove-top without using harmful chemicals?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="428" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="423" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:09:36.093" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hope you're not camping without a knife. A sturdy knife can be used to slice the top off. &lt;strong&gt;Be careful of the edges!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a knife or anything else sharp your options are limited. Your best bet might be to find a pointy rock, and bash it into the top of the can with another rock, gradually 'chiseling' out the top of the can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if you've managed to get yourself into this situation, how are you camping somewhere with power and a data-connection but no knife? May I suggest a new hobby?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:23:38.523" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:23:38.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="430" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="396" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:11:03.747" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Air drying the book is probably your best bet to avoid any structural damage. Find a cool and dry room with good air circulation, and use a fan to keep the air circulating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.lib.udel.edu/Preservation/wet_books.htm&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;This description from the University of Delaware Library&lt;/a&gt; below provides a great step-by-step. Another great description with pictures was &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.library.cornell.edu/preservation/librarypreservation/mee/management/proceduresforairdryingwetbooksandrecords.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;produced by the Cornell University Library&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When a Book is Saturated&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Stand the book on its head [the top edge of the book] with absorbent paper [preferably a paper towel] beneath it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Open only the covers slightly to allow the book to stand. If the book    cannot stand alone, support it with bookends.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Place absorbent paper inside the front and back covers (between the    text block and covers)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Do not try to separate the pages while they are very wet. Wet paper    is very weak and is likely to tear at this stage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Change the absorbent paper undeneath the book, and inside the covers,    as soon as it becomes wet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Turn the book alternately to rest on its head and tail each time    paper is changed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;When most of the water has drained, follow the procedure for a    partially wet book&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When a Book is Partially Wet&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Interleave absorbent paper every 20 pages or so, with the    interleaving extending beyond the head (or tail) and fore-edge&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;NOTE: Fora damp book with coated paper, interleave between EVERY page with    waxed paper&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Lay the book flat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Frequent changes are better than too many interleaves, which cause    further distortion (except that with coated paper, interleaving&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  between every page is necessary even if it causes distortion)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Change the interleaving as soon as it becomes wet (depends on    conditions, so check progress at least every half hour)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;When books are only slightly damp, follow the procedure for damp    books&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When a Book is Damp&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Stand a damp book on its head or tail, fanned open a little bit, and    position a fan so that the flow of air circulates into and&#xA;  around the    book.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;If the covers are damper than the text block, place absorbent paper    between them&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;When almost but not completely dry, go to the final air drying step&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final Air Drying Step&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;When almost dry, lay the book flat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Place absorbent paper between covers and text block&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Reform the book into its normal shape if possible, and place a light    weight on top of it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Do not stack drying books together. Leave the weight in place until    the book is completely dry&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clarifications&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="23" LastEditDate="2015-02-18T13:47:43.320" LastActivityDate="2015-02-18T13:47:43.320" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="415" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:18:54.933" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Store them in a paper bag. They will all emit &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethylene#Ethylene_as_a_plant_hormone&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;ethylene gas&lt;/a&gt; as they ripen. Trapped inside the bag, the gas will accelerate the ripening process as it cannot escape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="85" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:31:44.810" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:31:44.810" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="434" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:25:52.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A tool exists but you don't have it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This tag is specific to a scenario where a known tool exists but is either too expensive or not accessible. How can you work around the seemingly simple task &lt;em&gt;without&lt;/em&gt; the tool designed for the job?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please also tag questions with other relevant tags. For example; &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/technology&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;technology&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;technology&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/camping&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;camping&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;camping&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/kitchen&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;kitchen&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;kitchen&lt;/a&gt; etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-04T16:12:04.987" LastActivityDate="2019-12-04T16:12:04.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="435" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:25:52.390" Score="0" Body="A tool exists but you don't have it. Use this tag when searching for a substitute for a tool you don't have." OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-04T16:12:04.987" LastActivityDate="2019-12-04T16:12:04.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="436" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="427" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:31:49.117" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always find a lot of gunk shifts much easier once it is warm or hot. So start to heat the top and then try cleaning it (taking care not to burn yourself).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="85" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:15:25.980" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:15:25.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="437" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="403" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:33:11.490" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Theoretically&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, you could take a lightbulb (or nightlight, phone charger, etc.) and touch the wires to the bulb base or plug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;HOWEVER: DO NOT ATTEMPT&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would be &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EXTREMELY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; dangerous: you could die from the electrical shock. Even experienced electricians and crazy people don't do such a thing!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;In conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is one reason there are breaker switches: so you can &lt;em&gt;safely&lt;/em&gt; work on wiring, etc. without dying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To answer your original question with a &lt;em&gt;good&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;safe&lt;/em&gt; idea: &lt;em&gt;Don't do it!&lt;/em&gt; Use the proper equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T01:28:42.043" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="439" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="443" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:37:40.117" Score="15" ViewCount="107946" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I use spray paint to paint something, my hands usually get really messy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I easily remove the paint from them?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply washing them with water isn't the best solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-16T06:18:58.023" LastActivityDate="2019-03-07T13:05:14.590" Title="Removing spray paint from Skin(e.g. hands)" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="15" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="441" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="94" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:41:12.723" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My personal favourite is to start the next fire, and before the fire gets too hot (after 5 mins?), clean the glass with a cheap scourer and water. If the glass is hot enough to turn water to steam, its too hot (and you will get burned).&#xA;The elbow grease required for cleaning it when it's warm, compared to cold is trivial.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="85" LastEditorUserId="85" LastEditDate="2015-07-17T10:43:24.477" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T10:43:24.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:43:15.087" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since water doesn't work, then it's not a water-based paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is an oil-based paint, start by rubbing cooking oil over your hands, then rub hand dish-washing detergent over the oil, then scrub.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is a solvent-based paint, first try washing and scrubbing with rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol.  If that doesn't work then try washing and scrubbing with nail polish remover (acetone).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:07:47.997" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:07:47.997" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="444" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="457" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:45:22.057" Score="13" ViewCount="7281" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lot of times, when I have some super nice food in front of me, I eat rather fast, without waiting for it to cool down, thus burning my tongue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I heal this kind of burn?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="93" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:04:02.403" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:05:31.350" Title="How can I heal a burnt tongue?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="445" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:47:03.887" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have add problems with pine sap from firewood too. I have used white-spirits, WD-40, and massage oil to shift oil based paint before. Adding salt as an abrasive agent helps too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="85" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:14:51.747" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:14:51.747" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="448" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2014-12-10T21:49:02.340" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I am outside with grimy hands &lt;em&gt;(I used to be a landscaper and I would lay stone and would get lime/mortar or soil/sod dirt on my hands before lunch)&lt;/em&gt; I have often used a little bit of water and some fine grit sand (from the side of the road, a sandbox etc.). The water and sand acted as a small abrasive pad and it quickly works to exfoliate the skin removing the grime while doing so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps this would work with your paint issue as well?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:09:22.273" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:09:22.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="452" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="459" CreationDate="2014-12-10T22:09:16.170" Score="5" ViewCount="8993" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a door that has a chain lock, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71trj0P6RHL._SL1500_.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8hi2jm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter link description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, my roomate locks me out with this thing. &lt;strong&gt;How can I be able to open it from the outside?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:23:45.477" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T19:52:00.500" Title="How do I open a door that has a chainlock from the outside?" Tags="&lt;locks&gt;&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="454" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-10T22:18:12.290" Score="10" ViewCount="19873" Body="&lt;p&gt;Suppose I completely break a hot or cold water PVC pipe under a sink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I quickly stop/minimize the flow while I go turn off the water flow, at the pump?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last time something like this happened, I wrapped it in a cloth quickly before running down to the water switch. Lots of water still came out; not a success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T08:59:51.393" LastActivityDate="2016-04-09T14:46:24.853" Title="If I break a water pipe, is there a way to stop the flow while I go turn off the water?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;sink&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="456" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="454" CreationDate="2014-12-10T22:22:41.687" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the stopper in the sink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y2pR8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will block the flow of water completely. If you don't have a stopper, use your T-shirt or any other clothes you have on you. While this will not stop the water completely, it will drastically reduce its flow. Also, turn off the faucet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're talking about the flow pipe into the faucet, then wrap the pipe with duct tape if you have any.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="182" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T22:22:41.687" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="457" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="444" CreationDate="2014-12-10T22:25:58.703" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;What can help the pain to disappear? Something cooling. So breathe through the mouth, eat something cold, e.g. youghurt. Or drink some cold water. Or Coca Cola :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, as &lt;a href=&quot;http://wikihow.com/Soothe-a-Burnt-Tongue&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wikihow.com states&lt;/a&gt;, you can try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sucking an ice cube&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sprinkling powder sugar on your tongue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eating a spoon of honey&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Opening a 1,000 IU Vitamin E capsule and spreading the oil on the burnt part of your tongue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Putting a little Aloe Vera gel (directly from the plant) on the burnt part of your tongue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:05:31.350" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:05:31.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="459" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="452" CreationDate="2014-12-10T22:39:02.827" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thesecretyumiverse.wonderhowto.com/how-to/open-door-chain-lock-bar-latch-from-outside-0134890/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Open a Door Chain Lock or Bar Latch from the Outside&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lgFf1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lgFf1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image taken from the above site. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The one I believe in mostly is taking a piece of string and tying it to the chain, then threading it over to the outside of the door and pulling chain open. But I can vouch that all of these methods work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the rubber band method you can use a string that is tied, it doesn't have to be a rubber band. And if you are small you can stand on a stool and stick your hand in the door that is cracked and open the door that way. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Break-Into-Your-House#For_a_Chained_Lock_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikihow&lt;/a&gt; also had a method, but it includes pushing against the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:24:42.480" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:24:42.480" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="461" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="425" CreationDate="2014-12-10T23:11:37.790" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;More than the material used, it is the techniques that determines the tightness of a knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the safer shoe lace knots is the &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reef_knot&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;reef knot&lt;/a&gt; (with loops to ease opening). Unfortunately many people, including myself, only learned how to make a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granny_knot&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;granny knot&lt;/a&gt;, which is not as secure and easily gets loose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both knots are extremely similar:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AlWlQ.png&quot; alt=&quot;Reef knot&quot;&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/Square_knot.svg/120px-Square_knot.svg.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Reef knot (&lt;strong&gt;left&lt;/strong&gt; lace under, then &lt;strong&gt;right&lt;/strong&gt; lace under)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UmLtn.png&quot; alt=&quot;Granny knot&quot;&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Granny_knot.svg/120px-Granny_knot.svg.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Granny knot (&lt;strong&gt;left&lt;/strong&gt; lace under, then &lt;strong&gt;left&lt;/strong&gt; lace under)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So when lacing our shoes we will easily make one or the other without realizing until it gets loose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make a proper reef knot we need the following steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bend the left lace over the right and pull it through.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make the left loop and take the right end around on the front.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make the loop by pulling it through to the front.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This can correctly be made in different ways, i.e. we may start by bending the right over the left, and then start with the right loop (see &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/knots.htm&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Ian's Shoelace Site&lt;/a&gt; for more details and step by step images).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is essential is that we had learned it the wrong way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To overcome this we need to change the directions &lt;strong&gt;once&lt;/strong&gt; different to what we were used to. What I do is I start by not putting the right end over the left (this is how I erroneously got used to do it), but just start with the left end over the right. Just this alone made my knots almost always tight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="21924" LastEditDate="2017-08-24T09:20:41.043" LastActivityDate="2017-08-24T09:20:41.043" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="415" CreationDate="2014-12-10T23:16:45.427" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 1 :&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Placing them in warm area&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place and cover the bananas inside packet or bowl of rice. Or&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Expose the bananas to sunlight.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 2 :&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Exposing to ethylene gas&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place them in oven with lowest possible temperature. It will emit ethylene gas and it will accelerate the ripen process. This method usually carried out during making banana bread.(do not crowd them, Air has to circulate)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the bananas inside a plastic bag.To be more fast, put a tomato or other fruit inside the bag. It emits more ethylene gas while ripening.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:31:23.650" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:31:23.650" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="463" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="464" CreationDate="2014-12-10T23:24:06.837" Score="17" ViewCount="3917" Body="&lt;p&gt;I went camping near a river the other day, and realized that my trusty pocketknife was pretty dull. It made my camping experience not too fun. Is there any way to get a knife reasonably sharp without real tools (e.g. dedicated stone, or sharpening steel)? I'm in the wilderness, and don't have these tools with me, nor access to a store where I could buy them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-17T02:18:27.637" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T17:26:46.957" Title="How do I sharpen a knife in the wild?" Tags="&lt;knives&gt;&lt;camping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="463" CreationDate="2014-12-10T23:28:49.007" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw a Youtube video on this a while back*....can't find it now, but I'll post whatever I remember.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, the way knife-sharpening works is that you shave off little bits of metal, in order to make the edge of your knife V-shaped. Ideally, you'd use a steel or a specialized stone for this, but if you don't have any, here are some things you could use instead:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Top of a car window&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bottom of a ceramic mug&lt;/strong&gt; (&lt;em&gt;see also &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5479413/sharpen-your-kitchen-knife-on-a-coffee-mug&quot;&gt;this article&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/&quot;&gt;Lifehacker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You might use &lt;strong&gt;cement&lt;/strong&gt;, but only for about two seconds, and only in place of a really coarse stone (=for beginning stage sharpening)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you're camping, you might use a straight metal &lt;strong&gt;tent-peg&lt;/strong&gt; in place of a steel (my suggestion, not from the video)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you're near a river, &lt;strong&gt;flat river stones&lt;/strong&gt; might help you (but try to find a big one, for ease-of-use)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Also suggested by Crazy Russian Hacker, if I remember correctly, is to use a &lt;strong&gt;leather belt as a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razor_strop&quot;&gt;strop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, basically running the knife backwards over the leather belt, to give it a nicer finish. This may not help you if your knife is severely out of shape, but it could work to make an almost-good knife perfect. I've done this myself when I wanted to show my knife (pictured in my gravatar) to a professional &lt;em&gt;shochet&lt;/em&gt;, and although I had my stones with me, I didn't have time to soak them and sharpen my knife properly. I just took off my belt, ran the knife over it several times, and the knife &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; improved a lot. Kudos to Jon for reminding me of this hack :)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would suggest that you do &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOT&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use &lt;strong&gt;another knife&lt;/strong&gt;, because you have a good chance of ruining at least one of your knives, if not both of them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*&lt;em&gt;IIRC, it's by a guy who calls himself &quot;Crazy Russian Hacker,&quot; but I can't find that video now&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2015-02-12T17:26:46.957" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T17:26:46.957" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="465" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="342" CreationDate="2014-12-10T23:33:13.003" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rub some bacon on it. The bacon grease will loosen the gum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="191" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T23:33:13.003" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="468" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="422" CreationDate="2014-12-10T23:38:41.363" Score="24" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can use a rubber band.&lt;/strong&gt; Rubber bands remove pencil matter as well as erasers do. You have to be careful what you erase and what rubber bands you use, though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You may be able to use correction fluid (a.k.a. white out).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But as long as you have a rubber band you should be okay. Also, I have observed that many rubbery objects work for this task, just make sure they don't smear the paper before use.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How not to lose your eraser&lt;/strong&gt;: Drill a hole through the top and hang it on a string around your neck. Alternatively, stick it the rings of your notebook or strap it to your pencil with a rubber band.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Additional Info&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Getting pencils with erasers should eliminate this problem, though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crafts.creativebug.com/make-pencil-eraser-1225.html&quot;&gt;How to make an eraser&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yahoo&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120303142238AAeBca5&quot;&gt;I lost my eraser..what else can I use?&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110205185002AAclqdZ&quot;&gt;How to not lose my eraser so often?&lt;/a&gt;(This link I found useless).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;And some things I haven't tried:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flip Flops and Dried Bread&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120220192117AAstj6H&quot;&gt;What is a good replacement for an eraser that works?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From user Jane:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The side edge of a flip-flop (rubber sandal) makes a good eraser.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From user Krazy Koala:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Dry bread gets pencil marks off wallpaper and an rubber band has been&#xA;  known to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T04:27:51.190" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T04:27:51.190" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2014-12-10T23:41:38.600" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rub some Bacon on it. The bacon grease, being fat based, will ease the burning sensation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="191" LastActivityDate="2014-12-10T23:41:38.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="423" CreationDate="2014-12-11T00:10:27.247" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Camping without two can openers is like clapping with one hand. As Tom mentions in his answer, you can use a knife like a can opener.  Poke the knife through the top of the can, and rock it back against the rim of the can, go around just like a can opener. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course if you are looking this answer up online, at the time of need, forget the can and order a pizza.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best solution is prevention.  The P38 can opener can be purchased for less than one US dollar, buy a bunch of them and put them in your car, on your keyring, and a couple in your camping gear.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kdpEe.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:24:37.293" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:24:37.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="473" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="422" CreationDate="2014-12-11T00:13:00.280" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the past, people have used balled up, de-crusted, moist bread:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Crustless bread was used as an eraser in the past; a Meiji-era&#xA;  (1868-1912) Tokyo student said: &quot;Bread erasers were used in place of&#xA;  rubber erasers, and so they would give them to us with no restriction&#xA;  on amount. So we thought nothing of taking these and eating a firm&#xA;  part to at least slightly satisfy our hunger.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eraser&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;. See also &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/eraserhead&quot;&gt;this article in the New Yorker&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T00:13:00.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="474" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="489" CreationDate="2014-12-11T00:16:44.113" Score="3" ViewCount="991" Body="&lt;p&gt;When someone accidentally uses dish soap for hand-washing in the dishwasher, the whole thing quickly begins filling with suds. How can I remove the soap/deactivate the foaming properties quickly, so that I can go on with cleaning the load?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried spraying with citrus solvent, which thins the soap, reducing bubbles, but the effect wasn't long lasting once the dishwasher began to run again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:41:39.800" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:41:39.800" Title="How can I remove soap suds from a dishwasher?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="475" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="474" CreationDate="2014-12-11T00:20:06.933" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cold water will usually cut through dish soap suds really fast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="119" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T00:20:06.933" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="476" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="423" CreationDate="2014-12-11T00:23:14.967" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ran across this video some time ago, and I feel it is relevant to this question.  If you have absolutely nothing but you can find a flat rock, you can get the can open by rubbing the top against the rock and abrading / sanding away the seal on top of the can: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG-yZT3VH0M&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG-yZT3VH0M&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="119" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:22:24.860" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:22:24.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="479" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-11T00:57:08.727" Score="4" ViewCount="336" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ginger root is an absolute pain to peel, especially when it's frozen which is the best way to keep it from getting moldy if you don't use it very often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than a paring knife and a lot of patience is there a better way to peel ginger?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:42:01.467" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:42:01.467" Title="What's the easiest way to peel frozen ginger?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="480" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="463" CreationDate="2014-12-11T01:06:15.127" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You mentioned that you're near a river and have a pocket knife. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Go to the river and find a flat smooth stone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pour cooking oil or water on the stone for a lubricant.  Oil is preferable but water works in a pinch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put the knife blade flat on the stone then raise it to a 10 to 15 degree angle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sharpen the first side of the blade by pushing the blade away from you along the stone with moderate pressure about 6-12 times.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sharpen the other side of the blade.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now sharpen both sides, one side each pass.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T01:06:15.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="484" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="479" CreationDate="2014-12-11T01:18:24.677" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wait for the skin to thaw, but the interior is still frozen. That way, you can peel them without fear or getting too much/digging in. Putting it in a bowl of warm water for a few seconds gives a more uniform thaw than just setting it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And it's not that big a pain to do with a &lt;em&gt;sharp&lt;/em&gt; paring knife, but you could try to use a dedicated vegetable peeler, I suppose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T01:18:24.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="489" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="474" CreationDate="2014-12-11T01:35:37.757" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Open the paused dishwasher and add &lt;strong&gt;white vinegar&lt;/strong&gt; until most of the bubbles disappear. You'll want to drain and refill the dishwasher before finishing the cycle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T01:35:37.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="341" CreationDate="2014-12-11T01:40:51.207" Score="12" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;To fold a fitted sheet: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Stand holding the sheet by the two adjacent corners of one of the shorter edges. With the sheet inside out, place one hand in each of&#xA;  these two corners.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Bring your right hand to your left, and fold the corner in your right hand over the one in your left, enveloping it. Next, reach down&#xA;  and pick up the corner that is hanging in front; bring it up, and fold&#xA;  it over the two corners in your left hand; the corner that's showing&#xA;  will be inside out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Bring the last corner up, and fold it over the others; with its right side showing, it should envelop the other three corners.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Lay the folded sheet on a flat surface and straighten it into the shape shown.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Fold the two edges in so all the elastic is hidden.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Fold the sheet into a rectangle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Continue folding until the rectangle is the size you want it to be.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although this is from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marthastewart.com/269141/how-to-fold-a-fitted-sheet&quot;&gt;Martha Stewart&lt;/a&gt;, my wife and I have done it this way for years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's a video explaining the process at &lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/_Z5k9nWcuFc&quot;&gt;http://youtu.be/_Z5k9nWcuFc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T01:44:41.397" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T01:44:41.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="492" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="325" CreationDate="2014-12-11T01:45:44.577" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using an air freshener will mask the smell.  The interesting thing about most air fresheners is that they are composed of large molecules that actually block your olfactory receptors so you can actually buy scentless air fresheners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T01:45:44.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="493" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="496" CreationDate="2014-12-11T01:51:27.380" Score="11" ViewCount="23732" Body="&lt;p&gt;Say the oil light turns on in my car, so I check the dipstick and it's low. I have an extra quart in the trunk...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...but I don't have a funnel to pour the oil through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I once tried pouring straight from the bottle, but since it was a windy day, oil went where it shouldn't have. How can I pour &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; the oil into the engine?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-02-02T00:41:28.217" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T05:52:46.777" Title="How can I add oil to a car without a funnel?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;liquids&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="495" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="498" CreationDate="2014-12-11T01:51:47.147" Score="8" ViewCount="2319" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a mostly temperate zone that occasionally has freezing rain.  What can I use for an improvised ice scraper from items in my car or on my person for those times when I am away overnight  from home out in the country?   A credit card won't work for frozen rain, it only works for frost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:43:20.307" LastActivityDate="2019-10-03T12:35:42.923" Title="What can I use for an improvised ice scraper?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="496" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="493" CreationDate="2014-12-11T01:54:55.927" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could grab like 1 or more pieces of paper, stacked together, and make your own funnel/backboard like mechanism. If you have cardboard paper, I'd use that, since it's stronger. You could use tape to make something very much like the shape of a plastic funnel, or you could just hold it together with your hand. Then when you're done, just throw the paper in the trash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gQNpU.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gQNpUm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-23T07:26:33.123" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T07:26:33.123" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="266" CreationDate="2014-12-11T01:55:35.520" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once you've cleaned up the sugar as @agonist_ has suggested, press your hand against the floor to pick up the remaining sugar grains.  Your hand is just moist enough that the sugar will stick to it instead of the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T01:55:35.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="495" CreationDate="2014-12-11T01:57:30.153" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a CD player in your car, chances are you have some old CDs laying around. You can use those (or leave a blank CD in your car) to scrape ice from your windshield.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CDs&lt;/strong&gt; - Do you still listen to that summer mix you made 15 years ago? If so, put the music on your computer and use the CD to clear your windshield! This method works best for a thick layer of ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q74by.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q74bym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mufflersandmore.net/winter-car-tips-ice-scraper-life-hacks/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;. The above-quoted website also suggests leaving a stiff, plastic spatula in your car, although admittedly you are unlikely to have a spare spatula laying around in your car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:16:08.393" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:16:08.393" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="495" CreationDate="2014-12-11T01:58:05.313" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well the object has to be hard, but not sharp enough to hurt the glass. This is a rule, but what can you use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mufflersandmore.net/winter-car-tips-ice-scraper-life-hacks/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Plastic Spatula's&lt;/a&gt; and CD's.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you double the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_4689643_remove-windshield-ice-ice-scraper.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;cards&lt;/a&gt; up they should work. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://raysands.wordpress.com/aquapel-windshield-treatment/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wordpress&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T01:58:05.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2014-12-11T02:05:28.317" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;The old school way of doing this is with a hot water bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1HidL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1HidLm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:25:31.910" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:25:31.910" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="493" CreationDate="2014-12-11T02:09:25.063" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pouring quickly helps, but if you hold the container close to the hole you are pouring it into it should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alternatively&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Making a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Create-an-Aluminum-Foil-Funnel&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Aluminium foil funnel&lt;/a&gt; should work. You may opt out of using foil though and cut the top off a water bottle and pour the oil that way. Also, the plastic and foil may last longer than a paper or cardboard one. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-28T19:14:45.327" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T19:14:45.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="479" CreationDate="2014-12-11T02:15:55.020" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is usually easier to peel while fresh with a vegetable peeler in my opinion. But for this problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do it while the skin is dry and the ginger has just a bit of give to it. Use a very sharp knife(a peeler will only work when the ginger is thawed). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-Ginger-Root-For-Cooking#Storing_Ginger_Root_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;grate it&lt;/a&gt;, but this is just a suggestion. A thing someone did because they had really big roots was grate the skin off. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;When you need to use the ginger, you can grate it while it's still&#xA;  frozen. In fact, ginger is easier to work with while frozen as it is&#xA;  less fibrous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Peel-Ginger-Root&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T02:15:55.020" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="506" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="115" CreationDate="2014-12-11T02:17:34.943" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I fill the kitchen sink with very hot water and place the plastic package of frozen whatever in there.  Packages of frozen chicken parts thaw in about 15 minutes and individual salmon filets in about 5 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T02:17:34.943" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="507" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="126" CreationDate="2014-12-11T02:22:25.653" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Folding it over is definitely the best idea.  For when you've forgotten to do that, run your fingernail along the corner of the tape for the full circumference of the roll.  Your nail will catch on the corner of the tape end.  If it doesn't then run your fingernail in the opposite direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T02:22:25.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="508" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-11T02:29:03.940" Score="5" ViewCount="2255" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep store-bought chicken in the freezer, and usually defrost it in the refrigerator for ~36 hours before cooking the chicken. But this method requires me to decide 36 hours in advance when I would like to eat chicken. Is there a quick and easy method for defrosting frozen chicken breast?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried using the microwave, but the chicken has a rubbery texture when I use the microwave and never tastes as good when cooked. I have also tried the method of running the chicken under water, but that method still takes a long time and wastes a lot of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:34:03.417" LastActivityDate="2017-12-05T01:06:07.370" Title="What is the quickest way to defrost a frozen chicken breast?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="509" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="514" CreationDate="2014-12-11T02:34:22.187" Score="8" ViewCount="12436" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm at work and a button pops off of my oxford shirt. I don't have a sewing kit with me (because I'm at work) and I don't want to look like I'm a slob or homeless.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I fix the button back on to my shirt in such a way that it will pass a cursory glance?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:15:26.720" LastActivityDate="2019-09-16T06:37:19.597" Title="How do I repair a popped button when not at home?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="510" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="508" CreationDate="2014-12-11T02:34:41.407" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to the &quot;running water&quot; method, you can plug your sink and fill it with warm water. This is less wasteful and quicker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on how you are preparing the chicken, you may be able to use it from frozen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(after a nudge from Mooseman) &lt;strong&gt;make sure you sanitize the sink first with bleach or some such cleaning agent. Sinks are really dirty and germ-infested and soaking the raw meat in a uncleansed sink for a long time is unlikely to do you any good&lt;/strong&gt; It would be better to use a clean bowl. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="18058" LastEditDate="2017-12-04T20:14:37.143" LastActivityDate="2017-12-04T20:14:37.143" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="511" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="509" CreationDate="2014-12-11T02:36:31.260" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use clear packaging tape over the button to both hold on the button on and hold the shirt together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just be sure to remove the tape &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; it's on too long to prevent residue. Be sure to remove before washing, as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T02:36:31.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="514" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="509" CreationDate="2014-12-11T02:40:37.960" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;With &lt;a href=&quot;http://howto.menshealth.com/fix-popped-button-hurry&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;twist ties&lt;/a&gt; or wire. In my opinion wire works better. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a pinch of glue should hold and crazy glue really works. If it is a light coloured button taking a marker and drawing thread onto it makes it look even more authentic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moreinspiration.com/article/5783/tic-reattach-a-button-without-needle-or-thread&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;More inspiration . com&lt;/a&gt; and same link: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moreinspiration.com/article/5783/tic-reattach-a-button-without-needle-or-thread&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.moreinspiration.com/article/5783/tic-reattach-a-button-without-needle-or-thread&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T16:28:35.983" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T16:28:35.983" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="515" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="493" CreationDate="2014-12-11T03:07:05.460" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make a funnel yourself out of a plastic water or soda bottle you may have sitting in your car. Using scissors, a knife, or even your teeth, you can rip through the water bottle and make it look like the image below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UZAFx.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UZAFxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Water Bottle Funnel&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Funnel-from-a-Bottle&quot;&gt;wikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-23T07:29:45.447" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T07:29:45.447" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="516" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="519" CreationDate="2014-12-11T03:16:19.350" Score="14" ViewCount="9914" Body="&lt;p&gt;Say I washed a bag of grapes, set it in a glass bowl, and left it in the refrigerator. Given time, the grapes will become soft and rotten. I've tried draining the water completely, but this doesn't have any noticeable effect. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to make the fruit last as long as possible?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T21:16:02.967" LastActivityDate="2019-07-22T03:03:53.877" Title="How to make washed fruit last longer in the refrigerator?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="519" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="516" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:02:48.607" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20160912171711/http://www.foodlushblog.com/2011/07/the-key-to-preventing-moldy-berries-vinegar.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wash them in vinegar&lt;/a&gt;. This is for berries, but I use it on all produce.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make the solution a very mild vinegar solution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The vinegar kills any mold spores and other bacteria that might be on&#xA;  the surface of the fruit&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From the &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20170115204103/http://magazine.foxnews.com/at-home/storing-fruits-and-veggies-so-they-last-longer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Fox News Magazine&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dry produce, you can keep them dry after washing them in vinegar by putting them in a strainer, drying every individual fruit and placing towels and paper towels around them. Moisture leads to mould even in the refrigerator. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;It's a good idea to wash fresh greens, but tossing them in the fridge&#xA;  while damp may make them soggy&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Store ethylene producing products properly&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Certain fruits and vegetables release ethylene, which speeds the&#xA;  ripening process. Apples, apricots, cantaloupe, and honeydew are best&#xA;  kept in the fridge to keep them fresh longer. But store separate from&#xA;  greens! The ethylene emitted will wilt your future salad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't bruise them&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Store them at the proper temp.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Watch out for cold-sensitive items. Storing potatoes, onions, and&#xA;  garlic in cool, dark spots elongates life for up to a month. But these&#xA;  cold-sensitive items don't do well in the fridge, where temps dip too&#xA;  low for their liking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Grapes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Put grapes on a paper towel. Grapes have a tendency to mold due to&#xA;  moisture build-up. Remove grapes from the bag or container the fruit&#xA;  came, wash, and gently pat dry. Place on a paper towel in an open&#xA;  container and pop in the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For berries:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Remove berries from containers. Berries are delicate things, and don't&#xA;  like moisture. Remove from containers they came in, gently wash and&#xA;  pat dry, and place in a single layer on a paper towel in an open&#xA;  container. Store in the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Citrus:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Store citrus fruits on the counter. Citrus fruits do just fine when&#xA;  stored at room temperature. Instead of displaying in a bowl, simply&#xA;  let the fruit hang out on the counter to resist mold growth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/How-Keep-Fruits-Vegetables-Fresh-8633030&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;POPSUGAR Fitness&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Store in the fridge only when ripe&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Store unripe fruits and veggies on the counter. Once they're ripe, move them to the fridge. Banana peels will turn dark brown, but it won't affect the flesh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For pineapple:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Cut the leafy tops of your pineapple off and store your pineapple upside down. This helps redistribute sugars that sink to the bottom during shipping and also helps it keep longer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Separate rotten produce from the rest&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If you notice any rotten produce, compost it immediately before it starts to spoil the rest of the produce.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorDisplayName="user27887" LastEditDate="2019-07-16T11:27:26.673" LastActivityDate="2019-07-16T11:27:26.673" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="516" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:27:18.277" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pat them with paper or cloth towels to remove the excess water before storing them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a sealed container lined with paper towels for storing the fruit in the refrigerator. Paper towels absorb the excess moisture and prevent the fruit from rotting. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In case you don't have a sealed container, you can use fridge storage bags lined with paper towels to store the fruit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Regularly check the container and change the paper towels because natural moisture of the fruit will build up and the paper towels will become moist. If you don't change them, the fruit will rot due to the excess moisture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, avoid storing fruits for too long, they are best eaten fresh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T04:27:18.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="413" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:42:23.070" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found this very helpful &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Easiest-cleanest-way-to-open-an-Orange/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Instructable&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make a crack with your finger from the top of the orange to the bottom&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Line up your fingers on the crack and split the orange apart&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pull out the slices and enjoy!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T04:42:23.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="523" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:48:06.673" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks involving the general use and consumption of food. Questions with this tag may be also related to storage, preservation and transportation of food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This tag is only for food intended for humans. Please tag food for &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/pets&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;pets&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;pets&lt;/a&gt;, etc. accordingly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/drinks&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;drinks&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;drinks&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;storage&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/kitchen&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;kitchen&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;kitchen&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/food-safety&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;food-safety&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;food-safety&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cooking related questions are &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; on-topic here.  See &lt;a href=&quot;http://cooking.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Seasoned Advice&lt;/a&gt; -- another Q&amp;amp;A site in the Stack Exchange network.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-02T12:12:34.963" LastActivityDate="2019-12-02T12:12:34.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="524" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:48:06.673" Score="0" Body="Hacks involving the general use and consumption of food, as well as the storage, preservation and transportation of food." OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-02T12:12:34.963" LastActivityDate="2019-12-02T12:12:34.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="525" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:49:44.053" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T04:49:44.053" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T04:49:44.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="526" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:49:44.053" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T04:49:44.053" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T04:49:44.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="527" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:53:13.407" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to creating, repairing, cleaning and drying of clothing and similar textiles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Could also be regarding the improvisation of clothing from other materials other than standard clothes, and the usage of clothing for a non-standard application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/laundry&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;laundry&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;laundry&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/shoes&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;shoes&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;shoes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-02T12:10:47.860" LastActivityDate="2019-12-02T12:10:47.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="528" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:53:13.407" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to creating, repairing, cleaning and drying clothing and similar textiles." OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-02T12:10:47.860" LastActivityDate="2019-12-02T12:10:47.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="529" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:55:08.123" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add this tag to questions relating to the usage and control of water (Liquid water, solid ice, and gas steam).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/weather&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;weather&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;weather&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/drinks&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;drinks&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;drinks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T20:28:57.163" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T20:28:57.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="530" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:55:08.123" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the usage and control of water (Liquid water, solid ice, and gas steam)." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T20:28:57.163" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T20:28:57.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="531" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:56:40.167" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks for overcoming the snow, ice, and any other difficulties caused by winter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Winter conditions can vary greatly from country to country; if possible, please mention this in the question, as it could change potential answers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/summer&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'summer'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;summer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-26T14:15:37.040" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T14:15:37.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="532" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-11T04:56:40.167" Score="0" Body="Hacks for overcoming the snow, ice, and any other difficulty caused by winter.&#xD;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-26T13:35:33.153" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T13:35:33.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="533" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2014-12-11T05:31:08.197" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;The great secret to removing paint (and other nasty's like pine tar, stains, glues etc.) Is to not let the substance contact your skin. (not a SA reply read on please) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While a latex glove is the simplest way of doing this, it is not always the most practical. And even if you do use a glove like this you are still more likely than not going to get paint on your skin. Before painting use an oily hand lotion or something of that nature. I used to use a product I would get at an industrial supplier, I forget the exact brand named but it was called 'liquid glove'. With this stuff I used to stain furniture with a rag, putting my whole bare hand in the pale, and soap and water was all I needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However any hand lotion or safe oily stuff you can apply to your hands will make the job of cleaning up your hands afterwards easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:13:44.143" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:13:44.143" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1520" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1523" CreationDate="2014-12-11T05:48:23.137" Score="12" ViewCount="37415" Body="&lt;p&gt;The Stack Exchange sticker on the back of my iPad had been there for over a year and a half, and it was time to retire it (for a new one, of course). I carefully peeled it up, and put it in a sticker graveyard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But left on the back of my (formerly) pristine iPad was a light colored, sticky residue. It seems like I can get it off slowly by rubbing it with my fingers (smearing it into little balls that could be pulled off), but I only got about ½ a square inch of it gone before my fingers started hurting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to get this residue of my aluminum (silver, not colored) iPad?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="204" LastEditorUserId="5388" LastEditDate="2015-07-10T18:35:01.490" LastActivityDate="2017-01-19T15:49:59.353" Title="How can I remove sticky residue left by a vinyl sticker from the back of my iPad?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1520" CreationDate="2014-12-11T06:09:53.390" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are numerous options here:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rub it off using your fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Must I really explain how this works?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use cooking oils or essential oils.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put some on a rag/paper towel and let it sit over the sticky stuff for at least 5 minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use your fingers to roll it off. It will be much easier.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Citric Acid / Lemon Oil / GooGone&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a lemon (pretty lifehacky) or buy the special GooGone from the store (not really lifehacky).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply and let sit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry it off and possibly polish.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Scraping&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a card or plastic spudgers to scrape it off.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lighter Fluid&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;BE VERY CAREFUL!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; -- Use this as a last resort!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wearing gloves, place bit on some cotton cloth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub over icky stuff.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry off excess fluid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Throw away gloves and cotton cloth.&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;Most everything sourced from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Sticker-Residue&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T06:09:53.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="63" CreationDate="2014-12-11T06:21:59.423" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on the lock and the reason it freezes. Some locks just come stuck when they get cold, but most get stuck because there is some liquid in them (like from the snowstorm) that then expands and makes the lock stuck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this cases it has helped me a lot to put something over the lock. Like use some leather or thick! cloth and attach it (e.G. nail it to the door above the lock) so that the lock is covered. The better the cover the more it will help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T06:21:59.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1520" CreationDate="2014-12-11T06:37:07.470" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go to the store and buy some product that will work, but since that is not a real answer and most products apparently don't work that well: &lt;strong&gt;The best fix is Alcohol. It is everyday and simple and I have proven it to work.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5657225/wash-away-sticky-residue-with-vodka&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Vodka&lt;/a&gt; (or better still, isopropyl alcohol / rubbing alcohol) - It takes hard work and rubbing and may take sometime.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;While &lt;strong&gt;Goo Gone can take down any residue with a few strokes, I've&#xA;  found that it leaves its own oily residue behind that's just as hard&#xA;  to remove as the original glue (and forget about washing it off your&#xA;  fingers).&lt;/strong&gt; If you're willing to take an extra 60 seconds or so, vodka&#xA;  will save you the hassle and leave you with a clean, shiny finish when&#xA;  you're done. Of course, if you don't have any vodka handy, &lt;strong&gt;you can&#xA;  always try a pencil eraser too.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So Goo Gone may not work that well and pencil erasers can work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/remove-sticky-residue-with-baking-soda-and-oil-1570858962&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Use Baking Soda and cooking oil&lt;/a&gt;. These are products everyone has and are cheap, simple and quick. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Create a mixture of equal parts baking soda and cooking oil. Put the&#xA;  mixture on top of the label you want to remove. Wait at least 30&#xA;  minutes. Then, scrub off the bottle and the glue is gone. Finally,&#xA;  wash the bottle to remove the oil and baking soda.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;And of course the other answer outlines the &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/the-best-household-items-for-cleaning-up-sticker-gunk-1280151322&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;best household product&lt;/a&gt;. &#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Alcohol- Is apparently the best, like I said. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;the rubbing alcohol was far and away the best we tried&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lighter fluid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The lighter fluid was the worst, though we expect it's because&#xA;  Ronsonol lighter fluid—the most commonly recommended—no longer&#xA;  contains naphtha, the solvent that made it so effective (Update: This&#xA;  is true, Ronsonol doesn't contain naphtha, but we also got the wrong&#xA;  kind of lighter fuel, which is the real source of the problem)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Sticker-Residue&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;- Had some of my favourite fixes. &#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Steam(gives a incomplete fix, most times)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fast Food Hand wipes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Credit Card scrapers(won't fix the problem unless you take time for it and they still need some products to finish the job. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Essential oils(this may effect your paint on the phone, oils like tea tree oil can burn through Styrofoam and plastic so beware. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubbing with your fingers takes a while and make not work completely. It is basically you rubbing your fingers against the bottle until it rubs off. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="90" LastEditDate="2014-12-25T22:20:02.450" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T22:20:02.450" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1524" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23" CreationDate="2014-12-11T06:51:51.947" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pick some scrap wood (preferably hardwood, about 1cm thick) and cut out a piece thats about 4cmx4cm, on one side make deep (2mm) grooves. Clean them carefully so you don't get splinters in your cheese.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then place the wood with the grooves down, perpendicular to the direction of movement, on the cheese and you have a fine handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If something quicker is required use some leather thing you have. The leather is sturdy enough not to fall into your food and thick enough not to cut your fingers. Of course it can get holes while being applied.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T06:51:51.947" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23" CreationDate="2014-12-11T07:12:12.400" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get gloves or thimbles&lt;/strong&gt;. I have encountered this problem several time as I make home made pizza and the idea I use is thimbles. But if you are a larger person you may need bigger thimbles and all the ones I use come in one size only(and that barely fits my thumb). This plan is cheaper and may take less preparation and time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The more fancy idea is the rotary grater thing(which makes to large grates, but I haven't used it often) which in my opinion is to expensive(but not as a one time purchase), but less notably from &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/853/is-there-a-way-to-grate-a-block-of-cheese-entirely-without-hurting-ones-fingers&quot;&gt;Is there a way to grate a block of cheese entirely without hurting one's fingers or knuckles?&lt;/a&gt; are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Crumbling the cheese when it nears the end of the bar or whatever shape it is.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leaving a very thin slice. I will add to that answer and say cut the remainder slice up to the desired size.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are awesome ideas that work awesomely since the pieces that are not uniform will probably not be seen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kitchenworksinc.com/Plastic-Pyramid-Grater__546721.aspx?gclid=CKTjv5i2vcICFQKTaQodyxUA6g&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Get a plastic grater.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; These will be kinder to your fingers and though they are only 5.75 and similar prices you will probably have to buy more of them, due to the fact that they are plastic and plastic keeps less than  metal and similar hardier products. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:37.127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T07:12:12.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1526" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1520" CreationDate="2014-12-11T08:14:40.887" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is my failsafe: rub peanutbutter on it and let it sit for a few hours. Afterwards, scrub it of with clean and damp cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something in the peanutbutter absolves the adhesives. While alcohol can do the same, when alcohol touches your screen, it could leave permanent marks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T08:14:40.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1529" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1530" CreationDate="2014-12-11T09:18:37.420" Score="27" ViewCount="40043" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming your air conditioning doesn't work, how can you get the interior of your car to cool down?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Especially in traffic jams, where the car isn't moving very quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I want to cool the interior of my car.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ship groceries at a reasonable temperature.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Travel with my pets&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make it more comfortable for me and my passengers&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried the the usual stuff:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blowers on cold, but this is irritating my eyes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Windows open, works but in traffic jams it's barely helpfull.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1206" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:33:04.657" LastActivityDate="2016-06-15T19:10:56.210" Title="How can you get your car as cool as possible on a hot summer day without air conditioning?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1530" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1529" CreationDate="2014-12-11T09:24:26.660" Score="20" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the window on the passenger side door for about 2 inches.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rapidly open and close the drivers side door a few times.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The opening and closing of the doors makes sure the air gets pushed and pulled out of the car. On a hot day, most of the heat forms by getting trapped inside your car. So when the cars inside air gets to be the same temperature as the outside air, the temperature has dropped a few degrees.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As to cooling it down even more, dangle icecubes in small bags in front of your blower exhausts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T09:24:26.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1531" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1532" CreationDate="2014-12-11T10:22:11.890" Score="9" ViewCount="1920" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever a cereal box is close to empty, you come up with all the crumbs that have settled to the bottom. When pouring that last bowl of cereal, I really prefer to get the cornflakes, not the cornstarch (OK, it's not really starch, but you know, the crumbs).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried placing the box horizontally and slowly shaking, to try and get the bigger pieces' momentum to move them forwards more than the crumbs, but it still ended up full of crumbs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I avoid the &lt;em&gt;little&lt;/em&gt; bits?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastEditorUserId="141" LastEditDate="2014-12-13T16:23:13.927" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T16:07:18.983" Title="How do I avoid the crumbs at the bottom of the cereal box?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1531" CreationDate="2014-12-11T10:26:57.890" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can run your cereal through a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colander&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Colander&lt;/a&gt; first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/Plastic_Colander.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Image source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colander&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This sieve lets the crumbs fall through the gaps, so you can keep the bigger bits of cereal for consumption.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="137" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-10T09:42:49.863" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T10:26:57.890" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1533" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23" CreationDate="2014-12-11T10:31:24.233" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that corn forks (small forks for holding corn on the cob) works really well, and keeps your fingers away from the cutting edge of the grater. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T10:31:24.233" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1534" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1536" CreationDate="2014-12-11T10:45:47.957" Score="9" ViewCount="762" Body="&lt;p&gt;After taking the butter out of the fridge, it's cold and is very hard. How can I spread the butter while it's cold and hard, or melt it in order to spread it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="137" LastEditorUserId="17" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T21:45:34.470" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:59:11.590" Title="How to spread or melt hard butter" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1535" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1534" CreationDate="2014-12-11T10:53:26.647" Score="7" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apart from just warming the butter, using cheese plane like this helps me:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qynnq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qynnqm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://files.wisconsincheesetalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/cheese-knife-04.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;original image&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is quite a nice tool to cut the hard butter (like you do with cheese).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grate your butter onto waxed paper or a cutting board using the box grater like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4ODKr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4ODKrm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.giftsandgadgets.ab.ca/catalog/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/9320224.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;original image&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It&#xA;will quickly become room temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the butter between two sheets of waxed paper or parchment paper and shape it with the palm of your hand, or roll it with a rolling pin until it reaches the texture you want.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Some of advices from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dairygoodness.ca/butter/butter-tips-tricks/how-to-use-hard-or-frozen-butter&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this article&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T11:59:11.590" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:59:11.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1536" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1534" CreationDate="2014-12-11T10:56:14.650" Score="8" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Warm the knife&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ever heard the phrase &amp;quot;like a hot knife through butter&amp;quot;? Warm the knife by dipping it in hot or boiling water, and the butter will be easier to spread because it is warmed on the knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Pre-spread the butter&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take some butter and use the knife to spread it about a bit on the inside of the lid of the butter container. (If it's &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; hard, start by squashing it with the knife.) Then scoop it up and spread again. After a few repeats the butter should be soft enough to spread on your bread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can see a (short - 37 seconds) video demonstrating this technique &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW2zimEKrgY&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the technique I personally use and it works great. I actually use the block of butter itself to spread on, rather than the inside of the lid, but either works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Use a cheese grater&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Graters are designed for grating harder objects, like cheese. They work perfectly on hardened butter, and the grated strands of butter are thin enough that they can be easily spread afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NtBp1.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NtBp1m.png&quot; alt=&quot;grated butter&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/73/99/63529800804448/0/spread-cold-hard-butter-without-ripping-your-toast-shreds.w654.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are even fancy knives you can buy that grate the butter as you go, if you are so inclined:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2qSMh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2qSMhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;butter-grating knife&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/08/14/1408007481860_wps_19_BNPS_co_uk_01202_558833_P.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Warm the butter&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm assuming you don't have time to leave the butter to soften at room temperature or you wouldn't be asking the question. However, you can put a small block of butter in the microwave for a few seconds (1-10 depending on size of butter and microwave power), which should be enough to soften it so that it can be easily spread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uJnQG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uJnQGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;softened butter being spread&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cdn0.notonthehighstreet.com/system/product_images/images/001/015/590/original_silver-plated-spread-the-love-butter-knife.jpg?1358517249&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="148" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:58:15.713" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1537" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-11T10:59:19.113" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T10:59:19.113" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T10:59:19.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1538" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-11T10:59:19.113" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T10:59:19.113" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T10:59:19.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1539" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1520" CreationDate="2014-12-11T11:31:46.060" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you are going to apply a new sticker anyway, the best thing to do is just put the new sticker exactly where the old one was, covering the residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T11:31:46.060" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1529" CreationDate="2014-12-11T11:49:50.440" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A couple of options to just cool yourself, and not the whole vehicle:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it's a short journey, wet your hair and ears beforehand with cold water. Your ears contain a large quantity of blood vessels and are very sensitive to heat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The best way of cooling yourself is to cool the arteries in your wrists, but that is typically more complicated to do while driving. Wrapping a cold cloth around them could help, but wet hair and ears is much less obstructive to your ability to drive.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Another alternative is to cool your face with a small personal fan, consider attaching it to the dashboard and point it at your face. Be sure to keep it far enough away that the air doesn't force you to close your eyes while driving though,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="144" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T11:49:50.440" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1531" CreationDate="2014-12-11T11:53:38.997" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to using a colander to filter out the crumbles, you could try making the storage place a little bit damper. When cereal dries up, small bits of it will chip off, but if the surrounding air is damp enough so that they don't dry up, there won't be as many crumbs generated. It's hard to control though. You could use the cookie-bread method where you put a piece of bread into a sac of cookies and they absorb extra moisture from the bread. Same should apply to cereal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T11:53:38.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1544" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="63" CreationDate="2014-12-11T11:56:17.740" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A built-in lock can be defrosted by pouring heated non-freezing liquid into the keyhole, such as the car antifreeze or windshield cleaning liquid. Then when the door is open, you can think of changing the lock to an external type.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For an external or handheld type of lock (the one that is not inside a door, but outside of it), theoretically, you could submerge the whole lock into a liquid that has a very low freezing temperature, so low that it actually won't freeze at all during the winter. But be careful with the chemical composition that may damage your lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Normally, you could just heat the lock up by burning pieces of paper under it for some time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastEditorUserId="179" LastEditDate="2014-12-16T16:17:57.730" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T16:17:57.730" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1545" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="413" CreationDate="2014-12-11T12:02:40.880" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about wearing those plastic gloves that grocery store workers have? They are cheap and sold in bulk at supermarkets. While you're at it, you could also equip yourself with plastic protective goggles so that the orange juice droplets don't get in your eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But that is protecting yourself from the orange. You could try the opposite − protecting the orange from everything else. Put the orange in a plastic bag and operate it from the outside. That way you can take the peel off and keep 100% of the orange body inside the bag during the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T12:02:40.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1546" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1547" CreationDate="2014-12-11T12:14:17.633" Score="17" ViewCount="33009" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mold-removing chemical products are good but the mold keeps growing back. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is an efficient permanent solution?   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fj3i4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fj3i4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1208" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T07:51:22.023" LastActivityDate="2019-04-18T02:14:04.303" Title="What is a permanent solution for black mold?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1546" CreationDate="2014-12-11T12:20:43.460" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;Removing the cause of the problem rather than the problem itself is the only real solution to &lt;strong&gt;permanently&lt;/strong&gt; remove mould .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For mould the usual culprit is &lt;strong&gt;moisture&lt;/strong&gt;. In most cases the moisture will come from one of two places:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the moisture is coming from the air (e.g. a steamy bathroom or a cold hallway) the problem is &lt;em&gt;managed&lt;/em&gt; (perhaps not completely fixed) by removing moisture from the air. To remedy this you can try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use an &lt;strong&gt;electric&lt;/strong&gt; dehumidifier (the little salt block ones simply aren't efficient enough)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep the area well &lt;strong&gt;ventilated&lt;/strong&gt;, open windows and doors&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't add moisture unnecessarily, e.g. use an &lt;strong&gt;extractor fan&lt;/strong&gt; if cooking or showering generates a lot of steam.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the moisture is coming through the walls, floor or ceiling, the problem is much more difficult and will probably require a &lt;em&gt;professional&lt;/em&gt; damp proofing course.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will also need to remove the mould &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;completely&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to reduce the chance of spores multiplying again. The chemical sprays you use already are probably enough for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="47" LastEditDate="2015-04-14T12:20:36.030" LastActivityDate="2015-04-14T12:20:36.030" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1550" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-11T12:41:30.800" Score="22" ViewCount="8388" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I remove the cork from a wine bottle, without it falling into the wine, when I don't have a corkscrew?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not talking about flanged corks, or corks that partially protrude from the bottle already, but about normal corks that are placed like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/N2AiR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/N2AiRm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;wine-bottle-cork&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://static.squarespace.com/static/513243b3e4b027b1c04fca55/t/518e9dd0e4b02f38abf89825/1368301009853/pulling+cork+out+of+wine+bottle.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image source&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried to pull the cork out with my fingers but I couldn't grip it because the cork was flush against the opening of the bottle. What else can I do? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="148" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T04:01:15.223" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T04:01:15.223" Title="How can I remove the cork from a wine bottle when I don't have a corkscrew?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1550" CreationDate="2014-12-11T12:54:45.953" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most accessible solution given the items you're likely to have quick access to involve pushing the cork &lt;strong&gt;into&lt;/strong&gt; the bottle using the blunt end of a knife or spoon etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1OsGb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1OsGbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Carefully&lt;/em&gt; screwing a screw into the cork will give you something you can grip to pull out the cork. Pliers will be useful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iVgJr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iVgJrm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are more solutions &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Open-a-Wine-Bottle-Without-a-Corkscrew&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:55:50.223" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:55:50.223" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="417" CreationDate="2014-12-11T13:18:02.287" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.koshereye.com/ask-the-kosher-carnivore/1937-how-to-defeather-a-chicken.html#.VImZNDHF9EJ&quot;&gt;This website&lt;/a&gt; recommends kitchen tweezers:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Upon getting it home, I carefully unwrap my bird and dry it off with paper towels. I then get out my tweezers and I pluck. It takes just a matter of minutes to go from unsightly feathers to clean–shaven.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="119" LastEditorUserId="23" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T14:24:33.880" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T14:24:33.880" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1550" CreationDate="2014-12-11T14:12:49.190" Score="27" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Shoe Method&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to loosen the corkscrew is to remove your shoe, place the bottom of the bottle in the foot hole (to protect the glass), and then bang the shoe against a stone wall repeatedly until the cork eases out of the bottle. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOayWbsJ3_I&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;This video provides a good demonstration.&lt;/a&gt; Just be sure to remove the capsule before trying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YpQWX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLghvnKbOmQ&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;This woman adapted this method&lt;/a&gt; using a book instead of a shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;House Key Method&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also remove the cork with a house or car key. Select one of your house keys and insert it into the cork at a 45-degree angle. Keep pushing the key until most of it is inserted into the cork. Then twist the cork around a couple times and pull up as you do, gradually coaxing the cork out of the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/LsjX9sYTTvA&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;This video might be helpful&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vibZ3.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vibZ3m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Paper Clip Method&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Cy8Zp.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Cy8Zpm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canadianbusiness.com/lifestyle/how-to-open-a-wine-bottle-with-two-paperclips/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:55:02.750" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:55:02.750" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1562" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1569" CreationDate="2014-12-11T14:54:09.073" Score="5" ViewCount="3548" Body="&lt;p&gt;Our backyard is fenced in by coniferous trees (&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuja&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Thuja&lt;/a&gt;). Sadly enough, a few of them have died, and I want to remove them and replace them with a fence.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem however, is that these trees grow their roots deep into the ground. I could try pulling them out with a wench or heavy duty machinery, but is there also a simpler method? Removal time is not an issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastEditorUserId="160" LastEditDate="2014-12-12T11:39:33.530" LastActivityDate="2016-03-27T12:17:19.253" Title="How to remove tree roots" Tags="&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1563" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-11T15:52:28.143" Score="7" ViewCount="5046" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a couple of cheap solar lamps for the garden but it's winter and the soil is hard. They're meant to just push in, but the base of each lamp seems to be a cheap plastic and I've already shattered one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The spike itself is approximately 6 inches in length and tapered from a 2 inch diameter to a half inch point. It has grooves along the length to give it better purchase in the soil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Typically, I'd use a trowel to scrape at the dirt to loosen it and then pack it around the spike, but I don't have any of my garden tools at hand (I'd expected to just be able to screw it in).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any lifehacks to loosen cold, hard soil enough to insert the spike without loosening it so much the lamp just falls over?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="144" LastEditorUserId="144" LastEditDate="2014-12-12T13:25:16.480" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T03:38:22.010" Title="How can I soften hard soil enough to insert short plastic stakes?" Tags="&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1565" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1563" CreationDate="2014-12-11T16:36:35.130" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a tent stake or chisel with a diameter just a little smaller than the lamp spike and  with a hammer or sledge pound a new hole into the ground.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T16:36:35.130" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1566" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="164" CreationDate="2014-12-11T17:03:29.663" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your goal is to fill in the hole with a color that matches the paint, without having to actually use any paint. then your best solution is probably going to be either using a bar of soap, or wax from a candle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As long as you can get the color of the soap or wax to match the color of the wall, no one should be able to tell that it's there unless they happen to touch it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you would do is take the bar of soap or wax that matches the color of the wall, and for the soap you can just rub the it around the nail hole to fill it with the shavings, or  like with the wax just take a knife and cut a piece to press into the hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both the soap shavings and wax should be malleable enough to shape if you have a textured wall. Allowing you to hide it even more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're having trouble finding soap that matches the right color, you can look for a place that sells homemade or organic soap. They will usually create different colored soaps than the typical white or blue soaps in convenience stores. If you're feeling really crafty, you can melt soap and mix in colors yourself. If you're really adamant about using this method, you can create your own soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wax is easier to find. just buy a cheap candle. But typically you're only going to find white candles if you're looking for the cheap/small ones. Luckily, it's really easy to melt wax and add some food coloring to it in order to get the desired color that you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="8" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T17:14:47.470" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T17:14:47.470" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1567" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1563" CreationDate="2014-12-11T17:06:19.650" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wait until the ground thaws?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The garden isn't really doing much right now with a frozen surface anyways so perhaps the lighting of the barren landscape can wait until the spring?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it must be done now, try a pen/pencil, stick, screwdriver, the broken light, or any other sharp pointy thing you have and scratch at the soil until you get to the depth you need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T17:06:19.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1568" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="346" CreationDate="2014-12-11T17:09:17.703" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;This can be done quickly and easily with a paper clip and scotch tape:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flatten out the paperclip.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UtOqx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UtOqxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tightly wrap scotch tape (with the sticky-side out) around the top part of the paperclip.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pnoe1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pnoe1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carefully insert the sticky end into the headphone jack.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eGsSv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eGsSvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/22/diy-life-hacks_n_5065065.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:08:26.440" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:08:26.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1569" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1562" CreationDate="2014-12-11T17:24:29.097" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My personal experience and I have not found a simple way&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used to be some sort of teenage lumber jack(not kidding) and removing trees was the easy part, but the stump was the real pain. The trick is first kill the stump:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I used a Husqvarna 450 to cut the tree down and into pieces. A 450(I think that is what it used) and larger models may be tough for you to use if you are of smaller stature(the guy that really handled it well was about 6 feet so you get the picture). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now that you have a stump we would leave this for a while to rot away and become softer. But depending on your time limit there are 2 courses of action:&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait and let it rot and then pick away at it with a pickaxe(the one I used mostly had a 8 pound head). To assist it in rotting you may use chemicals. From thisoldhouse.com:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;There are several chemicals available at garden centers that will&#xA;  hasten the rotting of a tree stump. This basically involves drilling a&#xA;  series of holes in the stump and adding the chemicals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the chainsaw and cut the stump around the roots. This loosens the stump now take a pickup truck or something(animals may work to) and begin to pull the stump up. Do this slowly and as the stump comes up use the chainsaw or a saw to cut the roots as they come. Make sure you brush the roots off though, because dirt can be disastrous to a chainsaw. You may want to wait a while(couple of weeks) for this method to get the best results. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/asktoh/question/0,,213280,00.html&quot;&gt;thisoldhouse.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a fire ring: Fire rings are inexpensive and can burn the stump down if you tend the fire well enough. Fire only burns the surface of the root. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Fire: People sometimes use scrap wood to start a fire on top of a&#xA;  stump and keep it going until the stump is gone. This is a great idea&#xA;  if you have a few stumps to remove, have scrap wood you want to get&#xA;  rid of and want to keep warm for the weekend. Remember to check with&#xA;  local officials on the time of year when you're allowed to burn in&#xA;  your area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And this method. It is not really a Lifehack, but to remove your stumps you may opt for this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Backhoe/skidsteer Sometimes if stumps are in planting areas we will&#xA;  pull them with a backhoe. This is the costliest way to remove stumps,&#xA;  although the expense can be kept to a minimum if you have a lot of&#xA;  stumps to do and a place to bury them on site. Burying eliminates the&#xA;  cost of hauling stumps away and disposing of them off-site. Bear in&#xA;  mind that it is inadvisable to bury stumps in a wetlands area, and&#xA;  remember too that no matter where you bury a stump, the area is going&#xA;  to settle sooner or later. Of course, having a backhoe on your&#xA;  property does create a large mess, so I usually only do this on new,&#xA;  large construction areas. Small- to medium-size stumps can be removed&#xA;  quickly with a skidsteer machine. A bucket with teeth or the pallet&#xA;  fork attachment will pop the stump out, which you can then gather in&#xA;  the bucket and bury on site. Skidsteers are available for rent, but&#xA;  backhoes usually are not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And the Stump Grinder:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Stump grinder: This is a machine that literally chews up stumps 6 to&#xA;  12 inches below ground level. A set of carbide teeth makes quick work&#xA;  of small- to medium- size stumps; large ones will take a little time.&#xA;  I remove all the grindings to the compost pile and fill the craters&#xA;  with loam. If you enjoy running such equipment, these machines are&#xA;  available at rental houses. If machinery is not your thing, or you&#xA;  only have one or two stumps to do, many arborists have stump grinders&#xA;  and will do the grinding on a per-stump-inch price basis. If you have&#xA;  many stumps to get rid of, a stump grinder is the most economical way&#xA;  to go. Make sure you get complete instructions on how to operate the&#xA;  machinery and wear appropriate safety equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homeguides.sfgate.com/natural-ways-rid-tree-roots-43781.html&quot;&gt;Natural ways to remove the stump&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wikihow:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Kill-a-Tree-Root&quot;&gt;kill&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Dig-up-Tree-Roots&quot;&gt;dig up&lt;/a&gt; a tree root. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T17:24:29.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1570" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="166" CreationDate="2014-12-11T17:27:23.277" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on how dirty it is, I use an old sock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find that the static created by the sock is very good at picking up the dust from the screens. I keep one on my desk all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T17:27:23.277" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1529" CreationDate="2014-12-11T17:47:27.813" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the AC is gone and your stuck in traffic there is really no good way to keep the car cooler outside of keeping the windows open. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However the way to have a car as cool as possible is to keep the car cooler when you are parked. Park in the shade if possible. Leave windows cracked, or open if your car is in a safe place and use a solar shield in the windshield.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Window tinting also helps to keep the car cooler, however window tinting often has local regulations about how dark it can be. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T17:47:27.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1574" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1583" CreationDate="2014-12-11T18:16:52.283" Score="8" ViewCount="177179" Body="&lt;p&gt;Duct tape is a wonderful product for making things stick together. It often will leave a sticky mess after you separate whatever you used it on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I remove the duct tape mess from my car without damaging the paint?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Information&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried using a scraper in the past, but that will usually scratch the paint badly. Sandpaper will also work at removing the mess, but again it damages the paint. I have used acetone in the past, but since it is a paint remover, it only makes sense that it will damage the paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2014-12-15T23:28:28.747" LastActivityDate="2015-10-23T11:17:36.840" Title="Removing duct tape from my car without paint damage?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1575" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="228" CreationDate="2014-12-11T18:17:50.953" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Secure the sneakers to the lid of your car's trunk (boot for you English speakers). Duct tape works well for this purpose. Drive down the road at highway speeds. As long as it isn't raining or snowing, the air flow off the roof of your vehicle will remove the moisture very quickly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; the more humid the air, the longer this process can take.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; using a non-paved road will definitely kick up dust which may make the sneakers muddy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may need to look at after using this procedure: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1574/removing-duct-tape-from-my-car-without-paint-damage&quot;&gt;Removing duct tape from my car without paint damage?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jVB2y.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T23:35:57.310" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1578" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-11T18:26:40.957" Score="28" ViewCount="8657" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find myself needing to put my shirt back inside my trousers throughout the day because it keeps coming untucked. This can be very awkward to do.  What is the best way to keep a shirt tucked in?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried safety pins but I ended up with torn shirts. Anything better out there?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1223" LastEditorUserId="21451" LastEditDate="2018-06-23T14:44:07.950" LastActivityDate="2018-06-23T21:59:22.380" Title="What's the best way to keep your shirt tucked in?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1579" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1586" CreationDate="2014-12-11T18:30:53.620" Score="6" ViewCount="466" Body="&lt;p&gt;When planting seeds, you're supposed to put each seed with a certain amount of space in-between each seed. I have trouble with this a lot, because my hands are so big, and the seeds are so small, there usually ends up being clumps of seeds if I do it by hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I planted the seeds one by one, it would take all week to plant my garden, and some seeds like carrots and radishes are so small that I can't pick them up one at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way I can plant seeds without using my hands, so that they're all evenly spaced?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="8" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T15:03:32.340" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T15:03:32.340" Title="How can I efficiently plant seeds in my garden without placing them by hand?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1582" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1574" CreationDate="2014-12-11T18:42:54.617" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It won't damage the paint unless the car needs a new paint-job. It will leave a residue, however, which you need to remove. You have to use a solvent for that. Don't use a scraper, as that will scratch, and can cause conditions for rust to develop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the paint is loose, you cannot remove the tape without removing a little paint also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T18:42:54.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1583" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1574" CreationDate="2014-12-11T18:44:33.647" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use grease. Something thick and oily is helpful, because it adheres to the fibres of the tape and makes it hard for it to attach to a surface. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thriftyfun.com/Removing-Duct-Tape-Residue-on-a-Car.html&quot;&gt;Some people&lt;/a&gt; say use gasoline or other oily substances.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I looked around and found I had the following options. WD 40, Olive&#xA;  Oil, Carnauba wax. The WD40 did not work for me. What did work was to&#xA;  repeatedly soak the area in olive oil, then rub aggressively with a&#xA;  microfiber cloth and then I put carnauba wax on top of it which&#xA;  finished the job. The oil and wax slowly dissolved the tape glue. It&#xA;  took repeated rubbing over the area. In my case it took 45 min. but it&#xA;  got all the tape residue off and the finish was fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The below comment may ruin your paint, so no. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Here are the things I tried that you guys suggested for the duct tape&#xA;  removal, baby oil, lighter fluid and wd 40 - no luck! I didn't try the&#xA;  vegetable oil or peanut butter. Here is your solution: Nail Polish&#xA;  Remover Easy, hardly any elbow grease was used. Works Beautifully,&#xA;  don't bother with anything else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So I would say first scrape the tape off and then use some sort of grease(carnauba wax, mineral oil) to get the final sticky pieces with it.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T18:44:33.647" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1585" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1579" CreationDate="2014-12-11T18:53:45.400" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For small gardens, don't worry about it: over-seed and just thin the rows after the sprouts come up. You almost certainly are buying more seeds than you have room to plant anyway, and storing extras for next year will result in fewer of them sprouting (which means you'll want to overseed &lt;em&gt;anyway!&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can reduce mistakes (dropping half your seeds in one spot) for smaller seeds by cutting just the corner out of an ordinary mailing envelope, putting your seeds inside it, and giving it a small shake to dispense a few seeds before moving along. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For larger gardens, invest in a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00002N66A&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;garden seeder&lt;/a&gt; with plates for the various seed-sizes you intend to plant. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T18:53:45.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1586" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1579" CreationDate="2014-12-11T18:56:52.297" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Roll out some toilet paper, and put a drop of flour paste &lt;sup&gt;(1)&lt;/sup&gt; to the correct spacing of the crop you're trying to plant. Do this entirely on one side (imagine it divided into quarters the long way, place these drops between the first crease from the edge, 1/4 of the way in. It doesn't have to be rocket science).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, get the seed in your hand, and drop two seeds (or one if you're an optimist) on each drop. Fold the paper over the long way, so that the seeds are sandwiched. Wait until this has dried before planting. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The nice thing about this is that it gives you a little something to do the winter before, and it will be all ready in spring. It actually doesn't take long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;(1)&lt;/sup&gt; Flour paste recipe:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Add 1 part flour to 2 parts water in appropriately sized container. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mix well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use as soon as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't add salt. This will harm the plants as they emerge. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you've made your seed tapes, and they're thoroughly dry, store them in airtight plastic containers, with packets of &lt;a href=&quot;https://gardening.stackexchange.com/questions/14724/what-is-a-desiccant-and-is-it-helpful-when-saving-annual-snapdragon-seeds-for-th/14725#14725&quot;&gt;desiccant&lt;/a&gt;, to keep the humidity down, and prevent mold. Keep them in cool to room temperature conditions, in a consistent environment. Try to use them within a year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:42:28.570" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T22:41:38.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1587" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1578" CreationDate="2014-12-11T18:58:29.547" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You &lt;em&gt;could&lt;/em&gt; buy &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001TLBZYE&quot;&gt;shirt stays&lt;/a&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But that's not very hacky. So I recommend using &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00566E8DI&quot;&gt;safety pins&lt;/a&gt; to attach your shirt to your underwear. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal solution is to never tuck my shirt in. You might think this would make you look sloppy, however you can avoid this fate by judicious cultivation of unkempt facial hair to distract folks' attention.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T18:58:29.547" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1588" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-11T19:04:39.497" Score="7" ViewCount="180" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Nikon d3300 camera, but the only two lenses I have for it are a 18-52mm and a 70-300mm. I would like to take macro pictures, but can't really afford a specialized lens yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I try to take a picture close up, the lenses I have can't focus close enough to anything for it to work properly. There's only so far I can crop and zoom before the picture quality gets so bad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way I can take a macro picture without actually having a macro lens?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="8" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T15:02:02.637" LastActivityDate="2016-08-02T12:15:56.713" Title="Is there a way I can take a macro picture without a macro lens?" Tags="&lt;photography&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1589" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1594" CreationDate="2014-12-11T19:06:57.573" Score="5" ViewCount="8370" Body="&lt;p&gt;I vacuum my carpet once a week, and I would like to vacuum under furniture (sofa, etc.) once a month instead of every six months. Is there a way to vacuum or clean under the furniture in some form or fashion?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tried:&lt;/strong&gt; I can't move the furniture, because of the configuration (a lot of stuff needs to be moved). My vacuum is an upright, and the hose isn't that long. A blower &lt;em&gt;works&lt;/em&gt;, but I would rather not fill a room with dust. Lifting the furniture up and vacuuming is okay, but it's a little tedious.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:05:16.103" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:05:16.103" Title="How do I vacuum under furniture without moving it?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1590" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="508" CreationDate="2014-12-11T19:07:32.323" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/508/what-is-the-quickest-way-to-defrost-a-frozen-chicken-breast/510#510&quot;&gt;Tim asks (in response to Mooseman's answer)&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Is warm water safe [if you] get it out in the morning and eat in the evening...?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to reduce the defrosting time a bit but don't need the meat &lt;em&gt;immediately&lt;/em&gt;, just submerge the chicken in a water-filled metal container and put it in your refrigerator. The water will improve heat conduction without bringing the temperature up so high that it creates dangerous conditions for bacteria growth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you were planning on brining your chicken, you can do this at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T19:07:32.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1591" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-11T19:07:49.240" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks about things in the home, as opposed to the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/office&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;office&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;office&lt;/a&gt; or public places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also room-related tags, e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/bathroom&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;bathroom&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;bathroom&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/kitchen&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;kitchen&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;kitchen&lt;/a&gt; &lt;em&gt;et al&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-11-27T13:49:36.147" LastActivityDate="2019-11-27T13:49:36.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1592" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-11T19:07:49.240" Score="0" Body="Hacks specific to the home, as opposed to a public place or place of work." OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-11-27T13:49:36.147" LastActivityDate="2019-11-27T13:49:36.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1594" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1589" CreationDate="2014-12-11T19:17:44.447" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're not dead-set against moving the furniture, you could use &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001WAK5UW&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;furniture sliders&lt;/a&gt; - on most carpets, they'll allow you to single-handed move even heavy pieces of furniture without undue effort, and can be left in place between vacuumings. That's not very hacky though, so...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a leaf blower&lt;/strong&gt; - even &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000BOAY2Y&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;inexpensive models&lt;/a&gt; can exceed 150MPH and 200CFM, creating a fast-moving air current suitable for moving dust bunnies out of hard-to-reach places. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a leaf blower but your vacuum has a blower function, you can try that too - you probably won't get as much velocity, but for short carpets and small pieces of furniture it may suffice. Other options include air compressors and &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002Z8E52Y&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;power-washers&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;J. Musser notes that you should avoid gas-powered blowers, as the exhaust may prove dangerous in poorly-ventilated areas. Also, spilled gas can ruin your carpets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you've blown out the dust, just vacuum it up as you clean the rest of the carpet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastEditorUserId="87" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T19:24:30.500" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T19:24:30.500" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1596" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="228" CreationDate="2014-12-11T19:30:51.993" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Throwing them in the dryer is obviously the quickest and easiest way (assuming you have one), but as you ruled that out due to the fact that you don't want to dirty your drier up, you'll just have to simulate the experience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First off, loosen the laces a bit and pull the tongue out to expose the interior of the shoe as best you can. From there, you have a few options, but they pretty much all boil down to &quot;apply air and/or heat&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it's winter and you have the heater running, or its summer and you have the air conditioning blowing, place them upside down on top of the heating/cooling vent.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it's a particularly sunny day, put them out on some concrete or blacktop.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If all else fails, put them in front of a fan.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="168" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T19:30:51.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1588" CreationDate="2014-12-11T19:31:37.130" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can actually flip the lens around and use it as a macro lens that way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since it's not going to be connected to the camera body, you're obviously going to lose the ability to zoom, and you'll have to focus by moving the camera to and from the object, but it actually works quite well once you get the hang of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only thing I've found that's a pain is keeping the aperture open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nA4tu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nA4tum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;lens&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exit_pupil&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The aperture is closed by default, and opened using a little switch in the part of the lens that connect to the camera body. You can kind of see it in the picture above, it's on the right next to the screw. You'll have to hold that switch open in order to let enough light in through the lense to take any pictures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just be warned, there's a big downside to using this method, because you're holding the lense out in the open like that you're allowing dust and dirt to get into it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get lens reversal kits, which are cheaper than getting an actual macro lens. All they'll do is allow you to connect the lens on backwards, and protect the backside of your lense from dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:26:34.483" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:26:34.483" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1589" CreationDate="2014-12-11T19:56:31.090" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use a &quot;hoseless&quot; vacuum cleaner, in other words, leaf blower, combined with vacuum cleaner. It could be quite useful to pull all the dust from under your furniture, if the hose of your usual vacuum cleaner can't &quot;creep&quot; under your furniture (because the furniture could have small legs).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Examples of such machines can be seen &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.toro.com/en-us/homeowner/yard-tools/blowers-vacs/Pages/Series.aspx?sid=BlowersVacs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; (I suspect you don't want to use diesel ones inside your house, so I linked to electric ones :) ).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2014-12-11T20:01:51.770" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T20:01:51.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1600" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1629" CreationDate="2014-12-11T20:08:11.430" Score="7" ViewCount="756" Body="&lt;p&gt;Where I live it's usually cloudy and rainy during the winter, so I rarely have my sunglasses with me.  But when the sun does come out after it's been raining (we call this a &quot;sun-break&quot;) the glare of the sun against the wet pavement is blinding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I improvise a pair of sunglasses?  Wearing a cap or squinting doesn't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditorDisplayName="user100" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:06:53.053" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:06:53.053" Title="How can I improvise sunglasses?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;&lt;eyesight&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1603" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="427" CreationDate="2014-12-11T20:23:11.977" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a sturdy fork to chip off most of it, until you can see patches of enamel showing through. Then spread a layer of hand soap over the area, and lay a wet cloth over it to prevent drying. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In half an hour, return, and use the cloth to wipe off the loosened gunk. There may be a little left, which you can easily scrub off, or repeat the above procedure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T20:23:11.977" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="493" CreationDate="2014-12-11T20:29:19.693" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Modern plastic 1 quart oil bottles have the funnel built in. In the old days of one quart cans of oil, you either used a spout or opened the can with a can opener and poured into a funnel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will note that on a modern oil container the spout is offset to one side. The design is meant to place close to the oil opening of the engine and once started you simply tilt it up vertical inserting the spout into the opening. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While the use of a funnel may be necessary on some engines because of an awkward oil cap placement, generally speaking using a funnel to add oil is reinventing the wheel, and will cause more mess and problems then it solves. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T20:29:19.693" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1606" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1574" CreationDate="2014-12-11T21:00:58.533" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The residue left behind can be removed with rubbing alcohol and a soft rag. Little rubbing should be needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;WD-40 also works to counteract the adhesive and help the residue come off, also rubbing with a soft rag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reference: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/way_5136188_way-tape-residue-car-body.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.ehow.com/way_5136188_way-tape-residue-car-body.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T21:00:58.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1607" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="343" CreationDate="2014-12-11T21:04:38.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is no cross-device hack for this situation. Some locks &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/baggage-locks&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;can be opened by [US TSA] security officers using universal &amp;quot;master&amp;quot; keys&amp;quot;&lt;/a&gt;, but you don't have one. So...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;You can either cut through the lock or luggage to retrieve your belongings.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T21:04:38.600" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="493" CreationDate="2014-12-11T21:07:03.730" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want a quick solution that is easily reusable, and can work for all your fluids (Gas, Windshield fluid, ect.) try using a &lt;strong&gt;water pistol&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just fill the pistol with whatever fluid you need, and point the nozzle right into whatever spout your car might have, no matter how difficult it is to reach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While it depends on what you have to hand, I'd recommend a smaller, more handheld model for easy portability and manoeuvrability for those hard to reach spouts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.ca/Nerf-Super-Soaker-Flashblast-Blaster/dp/B00HD59IUI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1418331677&amp;amp;sr=8-4&amp;amp;keywords=super%20soaker&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;What I might recommend:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kL5RQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kL5RQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1209" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-23T07:26:11.510" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T07:26:11.510" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1613" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1619" CreationDate="2014-12-11T22:12:27.290" Score="5" ViewCount="534" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes there are things that I need to read quickly, but I don't have my glasses on me. I am farsighted so, obviously, seeing without my glasses is not an option. I have tried using a small desk magnifying glass but am unable to see through that either. Is there anything I can do to help me read a newspaper article, or something else relatively short, when I don't have my glasses? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:10:24.347" LastActivityDate="2015-11-16T17:55:54.720" Title="Improvised glasses" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;&lt;eyesight&gt;&lt;reading&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1617" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1670" CreationDate="2014-12-11T22:23:01.487" Score="7" ViewCount="1638" Body="&lt;p&gt;The bin bags (trash bags) I have just bought in a roll of 100 of have small holes in the bottom, presumably so that they can compress when tied off. The downside of this is that if the bin contains something liquid, or something that has become liquid, it leaks out of the bottom when I take the bin bag out of the bin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way of avoiding this very unpleasant situation?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:12:02.877" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:32:39.040" Title="How do I get the bin bag (trash bag) outside without it dripping all over me?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1618" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1563" CreationDate="2014-12-11T22:23:30.280" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Without tools of any kind, you will be unable to do this. One thing I've done (unconventional) Is to use a battery drill and big boring bit. Drill straight down into the soil. It'll be dull later, but you can use it for this purpose later if necessary. Then you boil some water, and pour it down the hole. It will thaw some of the surrounding soil, and mix to form mud. You have to put the stake in quickly, as the warmth doesn't last long. The hole should be full of mud, which will freeze, holding the stake up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the frozen layer isn't deep, you don't need boiling water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2014-12-13T00:04:45.037" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T00:04:45.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1619" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1613" CreationDate="2014-12-11T22:24:43.200" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found this &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5992896/create-in-a-pinch-reading-glasses-with-your-fingers&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Lifehacker article&lt;/a&gt; with a good answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Pinhole Reading Glasses&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put your index finger, middle finger, and thumb into a circle and leave a small hole in the middle (the three fingers of the same hand allow a tiny triangular opening which is held less than one inch from the eye). Bring the hole to your eye and look through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;How this works&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By doing this you are limiting the amount of light going through the lens in your eye. This gives slight magnification and increases your range (depth of field) of clear vision.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-11-16T17:55:54.720" LastActivityDate="2015-11-16T17:55:54.720" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1622" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1617" CreationDate="2014-12-11T22:34:37.590" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use two bags per load. When the bin is full, tie off the top tightly, so that nothing can leak out, and then open another bag over the top, dumping the first bag into the second. Tie it off, and carry it off. The first bag should be upside down inside the second.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pro: You use up the nasty bags twice as fast! :P&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T22:34:37.590" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1623" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1633" CreationDate="2014-12-11T22:41:50.423" Score="3" ViewCount="4097" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes visit a relative's house, and sometimes her water pipes are frozen. Is there a way to quickly thaw them, insulation aside? I'm not looking for a permanent solution, I am just looking for a quick unfreeze tip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My relative hates insulation. I can't convince her otherwise. Running hot water down the drain and manually heating the pipe doesn't work, because I it could very easily crack the PVC.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:14:57.880" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:16:05.803" Title="How do I quickly thaw the ice in frozen pipes?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1624" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1623" CreationDate="2014-12-11T22:53:53.870" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Obviously, you must heat the area where the pipe is frozen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, try turning on the faucets. If water flows, run warm water through the pipes and this should thaw the pipe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this doesn't work locate where the frozen part of the pipe is. Check in either the basement (if it is unheated), or places where the pipe goes outside. Heat the frozen part using a hair dryer, or even by pouring warm water over it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T22:53:53.870" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1625" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1617" CreationDate="2014-12-11T23:25:56.710" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just tell me, you can predict what could be the cause of the leak? Then you can just put all the possible leakers (I don't think you would have really many of them) in additinal small cellophane bags. I, for example, have a big roll of those bags and sometimes use them in the case something I bin would leak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastActivityDate="2014-12-11T23:25:56.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1627" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6001" CreationDate="2014-12-11T23:36:39.797" Score="18" ViewCount="5919" Body="&lt;p&gt;In short, how can I avoid this problem depicted below?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Bnx0H.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:16:53.963" LastActivityDate="2015-10-16T20:17:29.113" Title="How can I make sure I get the USB plug in the right way up?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="11" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1628" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1627" CreationDate="2014-12-11T23:47:04.110" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;USB ports are &lt;em&gt;usually&lt;/em&gt; designed with the &amp;quot;reading&amp;quot; part (the &amp;quot;tongue&amp;quot; inside the port) located more close to the top than bottom so as you have to plug USB in them with the two square deep holes  (on the front side) looking at the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if (happens rarely) the &amp;quot;tongue&amp;quot; is located more close to the bottom of the port, insert the USB in it with its bottom side up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In other words, those big holes on USB  must contact with the side of the port, to which the &amp;quot;tongue&amp;quot; inside the port is closer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By front side I assume this position:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hKo24m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/USB-Connector-Standard.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;image source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:17:32.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1600" CreationDate="2014-12-12T00:08:31.503" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Two ways of improvising sunglasses&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Make Slit Sunglasses&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slit sunglasses work by limiting the upper and lower angles of light coming into your eyes.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To improvise these glasses you can use the cover of a paperback book, plastic cards or some other stiff but bendable material. Make the slits with a penknife. The nose and earpieces can be constructed of string, rubber bands, twist ties or the material itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZNgj6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Make Pinhole Sunglasses&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinhole_glasses&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pinhole sunglasses&lt;/a&gt; work by limiting the total amount of light that come to your eyes. However, due to the pinhole effect you still have a full field of vision, although you may have some visual artifacts where the two visual fields meet.  Pinhole glasses also have the advantage of correcting your vision, also thanks to the pinhole effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can make pinhole glasses out of the same material as slit sunglasses and use a safety pin or bit of stiff wire to make the holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Xdi2I.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T00:08:31.503" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1627" CreationDate="2014-12-12T00:13:12.103" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're like me, you're usually plugging the same USB plug into the same port again and again.  So just mark the &quot;top&quot; side of the plug with a bit of tape, a marker or a dot of fingernail polish so it is easily identifiable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T16:39:50.777" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T16:39:50.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1633" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1623" CreationDate="2014-12-12T00:52:38.850" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heat the area where the pipe is frozen. Here are some tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drape a heating pad over the pipe (assuming it is dry on the outside)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a hair dryer on the area&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place a space heater in a safe place near (but not dangerously close to) the pipe&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Running the water down the line will help the process go more quickly. (Running water is not frozen water, and therefore is warmer than what you're trying to melt. As the running water passes the ice, it lends some heat energy to the ice, helping to melt it from the inside).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But be aware that there is always a chance the pipe may explode. Also be sure you know where the water turns off up the line, just in case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:16:05.803" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:16:05.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1627" CreationDate="2014-12-12T00:59:22.903" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Write an &quot;X&quot; with a marker, or place a small piece of masking tape on the side that should be on top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use a USB extension cable so that you can hold, and look into, both sides when connecting them.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T00:59:22.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1636" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1617" CreationDate="2014-12-12T01:01:52.870" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Double up bags (more wasteful)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cover each hole with an &quot;X&quot; of duct tape after unfolding the bag and before lining the can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WBEA6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WBEA6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:18:49.150" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:18:49.150" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="425" CreationDate="2014-12-12T01:07:27.847" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;@Takkat shows one way to tie a secure knot which is very good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A friend in meatspace has shown me an easy to teach variant of this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you tie your shoe you:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cross the ends over each other&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make a loop&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wind the loose end around the loop once and push the middle into the winding part to make the second loop&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull on the loops to tighten&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my friend's method, you: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cross the ends over each other&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cross the ends over each other again&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make a loop&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wind the loose end around the loop &lt;em&gt;twice&lt;/em&gt; and push the middle into the winding part to make the second loop&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull on the loops to tighten&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My friend told me that this is a variant of the Surgeon's knot.  You can see a video for it (minus the extra first step) here: &lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/9YVQ79slKzY&quot;&gt;http://youtu.be/9YVQ79slKzY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user100" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T01:07:27.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1617" CreationDate="2014-12-12T01:28:09.457" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cover all of the holes with a few big pieces of plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Use duct tape to secure it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alternative Solution&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before placing any trash in the trash bag, place a wad of newspaper at the bottom of the bag. This will help to absorb any juices that are in the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2014-12-12T03:52:12.380" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T03:52:12.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1640" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1668" CreationDate="2014-12-12T05:24:04.390" Score="4" ViewCount="581" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I have less rope than necessary to tie multiple knots fore safety, and I am trying too tie both the ends to an iron rod (similar to how I have depicted here with another rod in between or straight between two iron rods), the rope is about 20 centimeters longer than the distance between the two rods and hence leaves very little room for a comprehensive knot&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pKdaQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pKdaQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0JWbU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0JWbUm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is just for drying clothes, so the weight that would be hung is not very high, but yes it needs to stand a wet jeans trouser probably and yes it would be better if I can reuse the rope in its entirety but not mandatory (this is just a temporary arrangement for the rainy season).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="155" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T09:57:59.033" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T09:57:59.033" Title="How to fasten a length of plastic rope which is just too short" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="13" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1641" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1642" CreationDate="2014-12-12T05:55:45.407" Score="8" ViewCount="375" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the part of the world where I live, some workers carry multiple pieces of long wires in case the power source is far away, so they can connect various wires and reach the plug.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since most of these wires need to be connected to each other, there is no plug at the end of the wire.  Is there any safe life hack that can ensure both that this is safe and the wire is plugged properly so it does not fall off easily. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't do this, but I have seen many workers do this, but to hang on to the plug they insert wooden pieces (something of the size of two matchsticks into the plug together) which reasonably does the job of keeping it in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="155" LastEditorUserId="155" LastEditDate="2017-12-06T05:35:46.957" LastActivityDate="2017-12-06T05:35:46.957" Title="How to plug a twisted electrical wire" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1642" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1641" CreationDate="2014-12-12T06:55:43.223" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let's break this into two parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Safe Practice&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Safe? Doing that is only a bit more safe than walking with traffic in the middle of a busy freeway. That is a &lt;em&gt;terrible&lt;/em&gt; idea. You can get electrocuted at any point in the line. You can electrocute other people in the line. You can electrocute animals. You can electrocute the entire world. Don't do that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Doesn't fall off easy&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Okay. If you stick a piece of wire in an outlet, what's holding it in?  It's just a wire. And, by how often my USB cord (with a latch) slides out of my phone, I can assure you that it will fall out.&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Ways to do what you want&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Luckily, there are a few ways to do what you want. I've given them each a &amp;quot;safety score&amp;quot; (ϟ) between 1 and 5 as well as a &amp;quot;lifehack score&amp;quot; (★) between 1 and 5. 5 is the highest in both cases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Electrical Tape&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; (ϟϟϟϟ, ★★★★★☆)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For this lifehack, you're going to want to take all of the wires and lay them out, Tape up the wires to each other. Then, carefully jam two ends into the wall. Make sure the other two ends aren't touching, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Electrical Tape + Outlet End + Receptacle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; (ϟϟϟ, ★★★★☆)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For  the Junction Box trick, you're going to want an outlet end, a receptacle, and a bunch of electrical tape.  (Solder is optional and makes it more reliable).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get an outlet end from a broken appliance. Trim the wires so you have some leeway.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach your outlet end to the wires. (Solder them.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tape it up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Follow Electrical Tape rules.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach the other end of the wires to a receptacle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put that receptacle in a junction box.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Enjoy your homemade extension cord!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Electrical Tape + Bought Outlet End + Receptacle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; (ϟϟ, ★★☆☆☆)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get an outlet end from your local hardware store. They have screws in them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Follow above steps.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Enjoy your homemade extension cord.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Extension Cord&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; (ϟ, ☆☆☆☆☆)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Go to the local store and buy an extension cord.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T06:55:43.223" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1643" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1641" CreationDate="2014-12-12T08:41:54.777" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There may be inexpensive, and mayn times reusable screw terminals available in the region you live:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yX9pe.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yX9pem.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;  &lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Leuchterklemme_75dpi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image source Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will ensure a firm connection of electrical wires needing only a screw driver (and a tool to remove insulation at the ends) to fit them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A drawback of these screw terminals is their very limited safety. Conductive parts may be exposed, and touching them will cause a shock of course. In addition those contacts are not suitable for moist or wet environments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To increase safety we can wrap them in insulating tape or (preferrably) put them in a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocbox&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;box&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:47:02.967" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:47:02.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1623" CreationDate="2014-12-12T09:14:01.193" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most of the hack solutions have some to significant safety risks.  In this case the most appropriate solution is the use of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trace_heating&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Electric heat tracing, heat tape or surface heating&lt;/a&gt; this is provides heat to the pipe in a safe way.  Every year there is a story on the news about someone dying and/or burning their house down trying to defrost frozen pipes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T09:14:01.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1649" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1650" CreationDate="2014-12-12T09:57:19.330" Score="22" ViewCount="150886" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been peeling and chopping garlic, and now my hands stink of it. I can wash my hands with soap, but no matter how hard I scrub the smell persists, sometimes for up to a day or two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I get rid of the garlic smell from my hands?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-20T06:02:24.640" LastActivityDate="2017-05-06T22:17:48.533" Title="How can I get the smell of garlic off my hands?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2014-12-12T10:03:31.447" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baking Soda washes and soaks. If you wash you hands in baking soda mixed with a strong smelling soap this should eliminate the smell. Try mixing the baking soda with dish soap or other odor cancelling soaps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Beside that I would say strong smelling soap, like Peppermint, Spearmint or similar.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thekitchn.com/help-how-to-get-that-pesky-garlic-smell-off-hands-198025&quot;&gt;From this site:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They say use coffee and stainless steel, but the better answer to me was:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Salt &amp;amp; Lemon: Rubbing hands together with a little lemon and salt can&#xA;  do the trick, but be careful not to irritate sensitive skin in the&#xA;  winter time. Maybe not the best if you've got already dry hands or any&#xA;  sort of preexisting cut — ouch!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Garlic-Smells-off-Your-Hands&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Place a stainless steel pan or other kitchen implement under running&#xA;  water and then use that to rub the affected area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/heloise/remove-garlic-odor-aug04&quot;&gt;Good housekeeping&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You can avoid the problem by wearing thin, disposable gloves when you&#xA;  handle garlic, onion, fish or other pungent foods. Here are three sure&#xA;  ways to get rid of that nasty smell: Pour a little salt or baking soda&#xA;  on hands and rub them together. Rinse with water. Squeeze toothpaste&#xA;  or pour a small amount of mouthwash on one palm, then rub hands&#xA;  together. Rinse with water. Rub hands across a stainless steel utensil&#xA;  under running tap water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:21:51.947" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:21:51.947" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1651" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1652" CreationDate="2014-12-12T10:11:13.177" Score="6" ViewCount="97" Body="&lt;p&gt;A necklace with lots of very small pearls broke, and they scattered all over the floor. I would like to find all of the individual pearls and reconstruct the necklace, but &lt;strong&gt;is there a quicker way to do this than crawling around on my hands and knees?&lt;/strong&gt; The carpet is thick pile, so a dustpan and brush isn't really an option, and the pearls have bounced all the way around the room - under furniture and into crevices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:24:05.867" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:25:20.233" Title="How do I find all the bits of a broken necklace?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;retrieval&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1651" CreationDate="2014-12-12T10:11:13.177" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to do this is with a vacuum cleaner. Use the hose, but put a thin piece of fabric (such as tights/pantyhose) over the end, fastened with a rubber band. Make sure you adjust the air inlet on the hose so that the engine isn't working too hard and doesn't overheat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the covered hose to slowly work over the carpet, under furniture and in crevices to retrieve the pearls. They will be sucked up, but stay 'stuck' to the end of the hose, where you can grab them off, or just turn off the suction briefly while you hold it over a bowl to collect them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:24:47.327" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:24:47.327" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1654" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1659" CreationDate="2014-12-12T10:41:51.043" Score="4" ViewCount="1219" Body="&lt;p&gt;My Lego models are covered in dust and I can't find a great technique to clean them correctly. I'm able to clean the bigger parts but there is always some remaining.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd like to be able to clean them of dust without breaking them apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a good solution for this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="130" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:26:04.700" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T10:29:52.003" Title="How can I clean up my Lego collection without breaking everything" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;toys&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1655" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1654" CreationDate="2014-12-12T10:44:33.230" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simply soak your models in a sink of 104ºF/40ºC water with a bit of detergent. You can put in a little bit of mild bleach if you want to disinfect them. You may want to gently scrub them with a paintbrush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you've left them for a bit, rinse them off with clean water and leave them to air dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advice taken from &lt;a href=&quot;http://service.lego.com/en-us/helptopics/products/general-questions/how-to-clean-pieces&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;lego.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="160" LastEditDate="2014-12-12T10:57:39.127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T10:57:39.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1656" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1654" CreationDate="2014-12-12T10:45:19.473" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash them. The easiest method is probably to put them in a bucket in the sink, then run the water over them for a minute. Take the bucket out, and dump them on a towel, and let them dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Boom - no more dust!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T10:45:19.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1657" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1661" CreationDate="2014-12-12T10:47:35.877" Score="11" ViewCount="3279" Body="&lt;p&gt;Further to my other &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1617/how-do-i-get-the-bin-bag-trash-bag-outside-without-it-dripping-all-over-me&quot;&gt;bin-related woes&lt;/a&gt;, sometimes, when the bin* is getting full (but not overfull - there's still room in there), the edges of the bin bag will slip down, making it a disgusting job having to fish them out to tie off the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything I can do to avoid this situation?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;em&gt;Garbage can, for those Americans out there.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:02:23.437" Title="How can I prevent the bin bag falling into the bin?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;trash&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1658" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1663" CreationDate="2014-12-12T10:52:32.700" Score="15" ViewCount="58159" Body="&lt;p&gt;The obvious answer is to oil it. But until then, is there any way to open it without the terrible creaking sound?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once in a while it has opened quietly. I think putting pressure on certain parts of the door helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastEditorUserId="141" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:29:53.173" LastActivityDate="2020-11-22T09:14:10.813" Title="How to open a door without it creaking?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;door&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1659" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1654" CreationDate="2014-12-12T10:52:54.957" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My method:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A mild bleach solution with a toothbrush or a toss into the washer with some clothing  while in a bag works for me. I have also tried washing them with the water hose, this high powered water works as a pretty effective cleaner. But you should always soak them before washing as it increases the effectiveness of the wash, as most dirt is now loose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/7160/best-way-to-clean-legos&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;From this site:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Best way to clean LEGO brick is to leave them in in lukewarm soapwater&#xA;  for an hour before scrubing them one by one with a soft brush in...&#xA;  After that rinse them and dry them with a cold-air-hair-dryer or a&#xA;  cloth (to avoid scale-stains).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I usually just put them in soapy water and scrubbed them with an old&#xA;  toothbrush (old ones are better because the bristles will be softer&#xA;  and more splayed) when I was younger. But then again, when I was&#xA;  younger I lived in Africa, so the dirt was probably worse. :P However,&#xA;  I have noticed some scratches on some of them, so the above methods&#xA;  might be preferable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The diswasher, washing machine in a meshbag method is safe for LEGO.&#xA;  Just put it on gentle cycle, and the water should not be too hot. Make&#xA;  sure however that you first separate out elements with sitckers,&#xA;  electric motors, and I also recommend to keep out clear parts like&#xA;  windshields as micro-scratches are a lot more visible on those. You&#xA;  can find more details here:&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;http://thebrickblogger.com/2010/12/cleaning-dirty-lego/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://thebrickblogger.com/2010/12/cleaning-dirty-lego/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87962&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;And this site:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I've washed them in a colander in the sink before with some mild soap.&#xA;  The old style technic bricks are really hard to clean once dust gets&#xA;  into the little holes in the stud. Another nice advantage of the new&#xA;  style Technic beams. :classic:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I've also heard of people putting their parts in a tube sock and&#xA;  knotting the open end and placing them in the washing machine with oxy&#xA;  clean, but I don't know if that is good for the edges of the parts. It&#xA;  would almost be like putting things in a rock tumbler to smooth them&#xA;  out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2014-12-12T11:09:53.247" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T11:09:53.247" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1658" CreationDate="2014-12-12T11:04:03.637" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should lubricate the hinge and doorknob mechanism with oil. GT-85 or other teflon-containing lubricants are the best. If you're not in a position to do that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Open-a-Door-Silently&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WikiHow:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Take light, slow steps as you are opening the door. That way, no one&#xA;  will hear the squeak of the floorboards and/or tile as you enter the&#xA;  room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Be careful when turning the doorknob because some doorknobs can be&#xA;  very noisy as you turn and let go. If it is noisy, turn very slowly&#xA;  and let go slowly, only releasing when it is back in its original&#xA;  position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Turn the doorknob so that the least rotation is needed. If the hinges&#xA;  are on the right, rotate the doorknob clockwise. If the hinges are on&#xA;  the left, rotate the doorknob counterclockwise. This holds true&#xA;  whether the door opens toward you or away from you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;After you turn the doorknob, press the door upward and then toward the&#xA;  hinges in rapid succession as you open the door. This will help to&#xA;  reduce the noise the door makes as it separates from the jamb.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Jamming the door upward and toward the hinges immobilizes it and makes the chance of squeaking unlikely. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100728000758AAOT0gB&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Some people say spit on the hinges.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/1733/doors-are-sticky-and-noisy-when-opened&quot;&gt;Doors are sticky and noisy when opened?&lt;/a&gt; For obstructions near the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;sand down or strip the offending parts until they clear each other&#xA;  without touching (and possibly repaint with a single coat if you need&#xA;  to). I'd expect sanding only to &quot;rough it up&quot; to increase the&#xA;  friction, not make it better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homeguides.sfgate.com/make-doors-not-creak-49375.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Hone Guides&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:22:12.127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T12:29:43.930" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1657" CreationDate="2014-12-12T11:11:20.903" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a band and tie it around the bag and container so the bag is now held up. This works better if you have a rim on the container. What usually works for me is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubber Bands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paracord tied&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Any cheap rope, because you can just pitch it afterwards. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92529215.tip.html&quot;&gt;Thrifty fun:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Binder Clips- &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;One day, I took binder clips (the black or colored clips with silver&#xA;  bars that you get in office supply stores) and used two clips, one on&#xA;  each side on the garbage can rim, clipping the bag to the can. I&#xA;  flipped the bars down. They easily went on and I was able to close the&#xA;  lid. It has worked like a charm. I can now use any type of bag that is&#xA;  on sale. By Shardebhow from Cherry Hill, NJ&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using elastic- You can take elastic and wrap a length around the container. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use the right size bags. If you use a large bag on a small container it falls in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, make tape handles for the bag and attach to the outside of the container. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T11:11:20.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1662" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="73" CreationDate="2014-12-12T11:18:49.593" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lakeland.co.uk/8949/Magic-Balls&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;magic balls&lt;/a&gt; to clean inside vases and carafes. They work a treat, and you'll never need to replace them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oDyY3.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You just tip them in with soapy water, swirl them around, then tip them out onto a towel to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="160" LastEditDate="2014-12-12T11:35:24.763" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T11:35:24.763" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1663" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1658" CreationDate="2014-12-12T12:23:30.073" Score="24" Body="&lt;p&gt;The squeaking noise is often made by friction as the hinges rub. If that's the case, I will turn the doorknob and pull straight up, basically lifting the door so that it presses against the top of the hinges, which are less likely to squeak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2016-11-17T01:48:05.530" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T01:48:05.530" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="343" CreationDate="2014-12-12T12:26:24.920" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Grab the lock with your left hand (so that opening lever points to the right.) in a way that your finger tips bring tension on the lock. You will need a high amount of tactile impressions on your fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now with your right hand rightmost finger (the small one) push that opening lever to the right, again to bring tension on the mechanism.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then carefully twist the numbers. Start with the rightmost one. You will feel a slightly different impression when the opening slot for the correct number rolls into place. This procedure will take some time (most likely you will need 3 - 4 rotations of each wheel until you get the feel of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If tactile did not work place your ear close to the lock and repeat, you will hear a scratch when transitioning from a wrong to a wrong number but a more clicky sound when transitioning from a wrong to a correct number.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a sidenote: &lt;strong&gt;Such locks are totally worthless&lt;/strong&gt; if you want to prevent theft or anything like that. The only thing that they do is keep the zipper shut while its on board. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpIJVWXsBBI&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt; on how easy it is to break a zipper. The reason the locks are useless are that the zipper is so much easier to break into that nobody would bother to even try breaking that lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastEditorUserId="129" LastEditDate="2014-12-12T12:35:58.877" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T12:35:58.877" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="343" CreationDate="2014-12-12T12:36:58.333" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;The lock you show us has three number rings. This gives us 1000 possible combinations. So in the worst case you could simply try all of them:&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start with one of the outer number rings.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;increase its numbers and test if you can open the case for each&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if you completed a round increase the next ring by one number&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;[rinse and repeat]&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method is this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put a little force on the opening mechanism as if you want to open it. Do this through all of the following&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;slowly turn the ring one by one&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;you might feel that the ring get a bit harder to move in certain positions. Leave it in that position and move on to the next one.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method will not always work and is easier for low quality locks as rings might even lock into the correct position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locksport&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikipedia:Locksports&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="86" LastEditorUserId="86" LastEditDate="2015-01-12T06:50:47.673" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T06:50:47.673" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1666" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1651" CreationDate="2014-12-12T12:38:48.673" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In long fiber carpet, the easiest way is to vacuum thoroughly with an upright brush vacuum cleaner, with a new/empty bag/canister.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e4J3H.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This gets it out of the long fiber carpet better than a simple suction. Also, some people have success with walking over the carpet in bare feet, covering all the area that way. However that is time consuming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:25:20.233" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:25:20.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1667" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1641" CreationDate="2014-12-12T12:47:58.793" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Connect the ends together by twisting, then wrap the junction in a plastic bag (like a ziploc freezer bag) and attach the end of the bag to the cable with electrical tape. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This uses far less electrical tape (makes taking it apart easier), while protecting the cord from a short, except in the case of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To keep the wires from falling out of the outlet, this is a safety issue, and should be avoided if at all possible. Try taping the cord to the wall near the outlet, so that if the cord gets pulled, the stress is put on the tape/wall, rather than trying to connect directly with the outlet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T12:47:58.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1668" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1640" CreationDate="2014-12-12T13:00:52.297" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can't really get a great knot with that little rope, but you &lt;em&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; make it stronger. Here are some ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Melt it together. The easiest way is to use melted plastic from another source (a plastic bag perhaps) and spreading it all over the knot. The biggest problem with this: It won't come back off easily.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a few safety pins on each knot, going through the rope on both sides of the knot. Not super strong, but it will handle drying wet laundry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a vicegrips and set it to squeeze tightly. Use it to squeeze the knot in place, and then just let it hang there until you wish to remove it. Much stronger, but you'll be shorter by two tools, if you even have these.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Attach the rope lower down on the opposite wall, which will give you more slack and improve the chances of your ability to make a good knot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T13:00:52.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1669" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="454" CreationDate="2014-12-12T13:07:04.627" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;You are under the sink, so the following things should be readily available:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;bucket or large container&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;towels&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;pieces of plastic (old wrappers, garbage-bag, etc.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let me first say; do this as quickly as possible. It doesn't have to be a solid fix, and you are gonna have some spillage. The main reason for doing this is to make sure the room doesn't have 10cm of water in it before you had the chance to turn of the water:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the bucket (or other large container) under the broken pipe.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the piece of plastic (preferably a garbage-bag) and hold it over the hole in the pipe.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the towels to wrap around the plastic around the pipe (you can tie them in a knot to keep everything in place).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have pieces of string available, tie one tightly around the pipe over the towel above the break, and one below the break.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Run like hell for your main shutoff-valve !&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T13:07:04.627" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1617" CreationDate="2014-12-12T13:30:31.113" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem for years, and have opted to buy new bins last year. There are a lot of bins sporting extra removable buckets in them (has something to do with being able to clean them better).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;When the time arrives to clean my bins, I just take the removable bucket outside, tie off my trash bag, throw it away and take the removable bucket back in the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An old study-partner of mine always put a real bucket on the bottom of his trashcan, because he always punctured his trash bag at the bottom so it was easier to remove from the trashcan. The bucket would contain the liquids and he only had to clean that instead of the whole trashcan!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:13:50.177" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:13:50.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1671" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1675" CreationDate="2014-12-12T14:09:06.687" Score="8" ViewCount="5500" Body="&lt;p&gt;When removing a plastic bin bag from the bin, the vacuum created and subsequent air pressure makes it difficult to remove. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With drilling holes into the bottom to let air in as a &lt;strong&gt;last resort&lt;/strong&gt; as this would cause problems cleaning the bin, what else can I do? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bin is a metal pedal bin, similar to this one. Inside there is a hard plastic receptacle, into which I put my bin liner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YecLv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Metal pedal bin&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-06-07T11:27:49.143" LastActivityDate="2019-06-07T11:27:49.143" Title="How can I remove the bag from my bin more easily?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2014-12-12T14:12:14.247" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A tiny dash of cologne spread around will get rid of the garlic odor, otherwise put a bit of vinegar on a paper towel and rub it on your hands. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="45" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T14:12:14.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1673" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1682" CreationDate="2014-12-12T14:18:53.987" Score="22" ViewCount="30026" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually buy new shoes every two years or so (mostly Nikes). When walking I seem to not lift my feet high enough and because of this I get a hole the size of a cent at the rear of the sole (under my foot pad).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm wondering if there is an easy solution to keep my feet dry when it rains. Either seal up the hole from the bottom or from the inside of the shoe. I don't want to throw them away already, because they still look pretty good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only thing I tried is sticking &lt;b&gt;glue&lt;/b&gt; inside the hole.&#xA;This wasn't a good idea, because the glue gets hard and doesn't stick well to the inside of the sole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:29:56.387" LastActivityDate="2020-01-27T18:21:33.193" Title="Is there any way to fill in a hole in my shoe - so it is waterproof?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="132" CreationDate="2014-12-12T14:23:05.867" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dry them one at a time. Tie the laces of both shoes together and leave one out of the machine. This should reduce the amount of movement, reducing the sound and risk of opening the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/80vHQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/80vHQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or &quot;Why not place them both in, let the shoestring hang out and tie something different on it, so they don't fall in?&quot; &lt;sup&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Thanks @Angelo Fuchs&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:14:14.480" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:14:14.480" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1671" CreationDate="2014-12-12T14:27:03.557" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to let air in from the bottom with holes, you need to somehow let air in from the top. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An easy way to do this is by placing a hollow tube/pipe in the bin. Before you put the liner in, place the tube against the side of the bin (it should be tall enough to reach from bottom to top without preventing it from closing). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This could be something rigid like PVC, or flexible like a hose. You'll lose a &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; slight bit of capacity, but it will prevent (or at least lessen, depending on the diameter of the tube) the vacuum effect in the bottom of the bin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try it out a couple times. If it works well for you, you should be able to hack up a way to mount it in the bin permanently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="89" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T14:27:03.557" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1673" CreationDate="2014-12-12T14:27:22.233" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use duct tape on the inside under the footpad/insert. The weight of your heel will help the tape form a good seal, keeping water out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T14:27:22.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1677" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="386" CreationDate="2014-12-12T14:28:40.173" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way I know, when you're at home or outside and don't have any gadgets or items, is simply placing your phone next to a wall or ideally in a corner with the speakers facing the wall. The sound waves will reflect off the wall and more of them will get directly into your ear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To understand this, imagine a speaker in the middle of a room with you standing on the right side of the room. The sound waves move in all directions and only one part of them will directly get into your ear. The rest will first reflect off the left, top and bottom walls before they get into your ear. They will lose some of their loudness and will get there with some delay: You here a slight echo (of course depending on the size of the room).&#xA;So if the speaker is in the corner, more of the sound waves get directly into your ear or only with a minimal delay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It isn't that much louder, than placing it in a bowl or toilet paper roll but you will still hear a difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2014-12-12T16:14:36.663" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T16:14:36.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1671" CreationDate="2014-12-12T14:28:56.483" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem is that you're creating a vacuum in the bottom of the bin. The further you pull the bag, the lower the air pressure in the bottom, thus the more it pulls back. To alleviate this issue, we need to get air to the &lt;em&gt;bottom&lt;/em&gt; of the can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a yard stick&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert it on the side of the bag and push it inwards a bit, towards the bag.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull out the garbage bag, &lt;em&gt;easily&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A permanent solution would be to drill a few small holes in the bottom of the can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T14:28:56.483" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1679" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1671" CreationDate="2014-12-12T14:32:43.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Looks like you've got a pedal bin. Simply hold the bin down with the pedal as you lift out the sack. This should make it much easier to separate the two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T14:32:43.987" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1680" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="343" CreationDate="2014-12-12T14:34:46.323" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/39225/#39236&quot;&gt;Anaximander's answer&lt;/a&gt; to a question on travel.SE explains the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzRSgfqXxOY&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;biro technique&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your suitcase closes with a zip, then it can be opened with a normal biro (the ubiquitous cheap Bic office biro works particularly well). Simply hold the biro so it points parallel to the zip, with the nib end pointing into the zip teeth (I find about 60 degrees works). Then press down. The pen disengages the teeth of the zip, and you can pull them apart by running the pen or your finger along the zip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To reclose, simply pull the zipper over the opened part, and then back again. This works even on those suitcases with two zip pulls that lock together. Travel security like this method because it's fast, basically undetectable, and doesn't require any special tooling or any co-operation from the lock manufacturers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This could be a solution if knowledge of the lock's code will be revealed later (e.g. when a travel companion returns from an outing) allowing the zip tabs to be released and the zip teeth to be re-interlocked for normal operation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="102" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-11-29T02:54:01.830" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1682" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1673" CreationDate="2014-12-12T15:02:59.770" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the type of hole, you may be able to plug it with &lt;strong&gt;silicone&lt;/strong&gt;. Vendors sell silicone (primarily for cars) in squeezable tubes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry your shoe thoroughly and apply the silicone to the hole.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to fill the entire hole.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the hole goes all the way through the shoe, then also try the duct tape on the inside to provide another layer of protection.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get the silicone in all the nooks and crannies of the hole; otherwise, water will leak through.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They sell silicone in multiple colors (including transparent). For a few bucks, you can have some stylin' shoes that keep your feet dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33" LastEditorUserId="1649" LastEditDate="2020-01-27T18:21:33.193" LastActivityDate="2020-01-27T18:21:33.193" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1683" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1684" CreationDate="2014-12-12T15:35:12.293" Score="8" ViewCount="2451" Body="&lt;p&gt;I buy a bunch of bananas, but they usually go too ripe before I can finish all of them. &lt;strong&gt;Is there a way to make them ripen less quickly?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:30:42.870" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:30:42.870" Title="How do I decelerate the ripening of bananas?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1684" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1683" CreationDate="2014-12-12T15:47:53.483" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a number of things you can do to slow the ripening of bananas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep them cool - bananas will ripen less quickly in the fridge&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wrap the stems in cling film - this is where most of the ripening gas ethylene comes from. Covering it will reduce the amount of gas that escapes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Separate the bananas from other fruits - Other fruits will produce even more ethylene, so keep bananas well away&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't bruise them - bruising will break down the skin membrane, causing the release of - you guessed it - more ethylene. Consider a banana hook.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T15:47:53.483" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1686" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="415" CreationDate="2014-12-12T16:13:31.073" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two methods I know for decelerating the pace at which they become bad once ripe&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Separate them from each other &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wrap their stems with plastic &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On accelerating &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can wrap it in a tight material, could be paper or the stuff thats used more commonly in the place where I live is dry banana leaves&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once wrapped it is generally a practice to light Incense sticks (basically to make smoke but not to spoil it)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place this entire thing in a room with little to no air circulation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="155" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T16:13:31.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="325" CreationDate="2014-12-12T16:15:19.733" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Baking Soda&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this is just an occasional smoke, most of the smell left over is from smoke trapped in fabrics, such as carpets, curtains, etc. Sprinkling/rubbing baking soda into them can help neutralize the odor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For carpets (which will eliminate basically all the smell in most rooms), just sprinkle it over the carpet lightly. I typically then walk over it a bit to distribute it further into the pile. Wait a while (10 minutes to a few hours), and then vacuum the carpets as usual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a more noticeable &lt;em&gt;immediate&lt;/em&gt; effect, you can get &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002YX0PJ2&quot;&gt;products made specifically for this&lt;/a&gt;. Where I'm at they're very inexpensive, as they're mostly baking soda with an additional scent added in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I said, this is best for an occasional smoke. For rooms that are smoked in constantly over time, there will be a smoke/soot buildup on most surfaces, which requires a deeper cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="89" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T16:15:19.733" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1690" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1692" CreationDate="2014-12-12T17:06:48.277" Score="18" ViewCount="41402" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love sticky notes. I have them on my wall, on my desk, on my face, etc. However, if a breeze occurs or time passes, they fall down. I've tried using a piece of clear tape, which works, but is inconvenient. What can I do (without using tape or harming the surface on which I stick them) to keep them from falling down?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:31:16.290" LastActivityDate="2017-11-21T19:56:11.573" Title="How to keep sticky notes from falling down?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1692" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1690" CreationDate="2014-12-12T17:16:45.813" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your notes are probably falling down because you separate the note you need from another note incorrectly, i.e. by pulling from the end of sticky note. Therefore sticky edge bends and the note pulls itself from the surface you stuck it to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead try separating it from another by pulling it off from the right or left, and try not to bend it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To elucidate this refer to the following visual:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RDkax.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RDkaxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.apastyle.org/.a/6a01157041f4e3970b019102b91876970c-pi&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;original image&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:17:31.357" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1694" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1704" CreationDate="2014-12-12T18:18:53.117" Score="40" ViewCount="6146" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's really cold here nowadays so I usually have a quilt over me. My problem is that I can't get my laptop under the quilt because I won't be able to see what I'm doing. Because of this, I have to keep the laptop on my lap outside of the quilt, which means my hands are outside of the quilt and thus cold. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't use gloves as it will be difficult to type with them. Neither can I use an electric or gas heater. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, what can I do to keep my hands warm while working on my laptop?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="151" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:32:19.813" LastActivityDate="2019-06-28T14:11:08.880" Title="How to keep your hands warm in winter while working on a laptop?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1695" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1694" CreationDate="2014-12-12T18:30:10.507" Score="23" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use gloves that don't cover your fingers. (Something like &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000OIMPCE&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt;; they're also used by some when playing the piano.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Intermittently move one hand to under the blanket to warm it up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Increasing circulation can also help keep your fingers warm. To do this, take a walk every now and then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T18:30:10.507" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1696" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1697" CreationDate="2014-12-12T18:58:44.297" Score="18" ViewCount="23529" Body="&lt;p&gt;When drinking a fizzy drink from a glass with a straw the straw often rises and sometimes falls out. What can I do to stop this? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can hold the straw down with my hand, but some times I need to use it for e.g. Eating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I have the option, I can push the straw through a slice of lemon but lemons aren't always available and don't suit every drink&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="47" LastEditDate="2015-10-28T09:42:47.063" LastActivityDate="2016-08-01T14:30:01.683" Title="How can I stop my straw rising?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1696" CreationDate="2014-12-12T19:05:43.687" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Because drinking straws are &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; 100% smooth, they are perfect nucleation sites for bubbles to attach to. (&lt;a href=&quot;http://realdoctorstu.com/2011/01/11/when-i-pour-a-fizzy-drink-why-do-bubbles-stick-to-the-straw/&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's what you can do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take it out and lick it off&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use ice cubes in your drink to prevent the straw from rising as quickly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a bigger straw that can't be lifted by a few bubbles of CO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T19:05:43.687" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1694" CreationDate="2014-12-12T19:13:26.977" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a spare bedsheet, drape that over yourself and the laptop.  It won't insulate as well as the quilt, but it will keep the heat of the laptop from dispersing as much, and that should help keep your hands from getting too cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="119" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T19:13:26.977" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1701" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="178" CreationDate="2014-12-12T20:18:31.733" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I know will work:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a thicker pot. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a lid. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use less water. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use higher heat. Not extraordinarily high, but if you raise the heat it should boil faster. If the heat is to high this could damage the pan. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a pan that covers the whole stove eye. If you have a small pan on  a large eye, you are not utilizing heat properly. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-it-true-that-hot-water/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Is it true that hot water freezes faster than cold water or that cold water boils faster than hot water?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&quot;Cold water does not boil faster than hot water. The rate of heating&#xA;  of a liquid depends on the magnitude of the temperature difference&#xA;  between the liquid and its surroundings (the flame on the stove, for&#xA;  instance). As a result, cold water will be absorbing heat faster while&#xA;  it is still cold; once it gets up to the temperature of hot water, the&#xA;  heating rate slows down and from there it takes just as long to bring&#xA;  it to a boil as the water that was hot to begin with. Because it takes&#xA;  cold water some time to reach the temperature of hot water, cold water&#xA;  clearly takes longer to boil than hot water does. There may be some&#xA;  psychological effect at play; cold water starts boiling sooner than&#xA;  one might expect because of the aforementioned greater heat absorption&#xA;  rate when water is colder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This appears correct, but I don't know I'm not a physicist. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://food52.com/hotline/17079-ways-to-make-water-boil-faster&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Food52.com&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Keep the pot lid on. Use less water. Use higher flame. Use a thinner&#xA;  stainless steel pot (these are generally bad for cooking but they&#xA;  transfer heat really fast). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Use an electric kettle, or microwave (be careful) to boil the water&#xA;  and then pour it into your heated steaming pot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/32142/does-water-boil-faster-with-the-lid-on&quot;&gt;Does water boil faster with the lid on?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Yes, water does boiler measurably faster with the lid on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The reason is simple: in order to boil, water must be heated to the&#xA;  boiling point (okay, that was obvious). However, while heat is being&#xA;  introduced at the bottom of the pot, heat is also being lost at the&#xA;  top of the pot, through three means: evaporative cooling, and air&#xA;  convection of heat away from the surface of the water, and radiation&#xA;  from the surface (this last is probably the least significant).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.swri.org/10light/water.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Does water boil faster if you put salt in the water?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Yes and no. If you look at how fast water boils when you add a small&#xA;  amount of salt to it, such as when cooking your noodles, the change is&#xA;  insignificant between pure water and the salted water. However, if you&#xA;  take two identical pots and add one gallon of pure water to one pot&#xA;  and one gallon of 20 percent salt water to the other and heat the two&#xA;  pots on identical stoves, the pot containing the salt water will come&#xA;  to a boil first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So salt won't really work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:37.127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T20:18:31.733" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1702" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1696" CreationDate="2014-12-12T20:25:53.387" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y85Ux.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y85Uxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5875457/thread-a-straw-through-the-tab-on-a-soda-can-to-keep-it-from-rising&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Thread a Straw Through the Tab on a Soda Can to Keep It from Rising&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;It's as simple as turning the tab to the side and sliding the straw&#xA;  through it. This keeps the straw from rising up and falling out of the&#xA;  can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take some tape, wrap it around the straw and tape it to the jar. This will stop rising and the straw is in a fixed place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, try getting heavier reusable straws;   this will make the straw stay down better, but may not work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the straw has ridges, take a string, wrap it around the straw and then tie it around the cup. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Getting a lid with a hole in it works too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:08:10.040" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:08:10.040" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1690" CreationDate="2014-12-12T20:46:25.890" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are some tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never touch the sticky portion. This wears away at the sticky material and can make it less prone to sticking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clean the area you want to adhere it to. If the area you adhere it to is all dirty the note won't adhere properly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some methods to make them stick:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use glue. If you use a glue stick that is water soluble that should make it stick to objects and not leave a mark.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a piece of tape and fold it over so that it is double sided and use that. This method may leave a mark depending on the tape. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pm.stackexchange.com/questions/3219/which-sticky-note-is-the-stickiest&quot;&gt;Invest in stickier sticky notes, possibly.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check out &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/331425/restickable-glue-stick-makes-sticky-notes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;LifeHacker. com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:46:30.293" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T20:46:25.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1704" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1694" CreationDate="2014-12-12T21:11:06.300" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You could try:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://superuser.com/questions/52722/my-fingers-are-cold-when-using-my-computer-solutions&quot;&gt;From Super User SE:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Maybe you can use something like an USB powered hand warmer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Although, I would try to solve the underlying problem. Cold fingers&#xA;  usually mean bad circulation there. Do you smoke? Perhaps you should&#xA;  move your chair or change your keyboard so that your blood flow is not&#xA;  restricted?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.richsoil.com/electric-heat.jsp&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Heated accessories for your laptop&lt;/a&gt;: Includes heated mouses, heaters and keypads. But these may not help you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.offbeatearth.com/because-gloves-would-be-stupid/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Some very outrageous idea that are sustainable, I guess.&lt;/a&gt; These might help you since you want to keep your hands and your laptop warm. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I try:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Finger less gloves&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.com/gds/Top-8-Mittens-and-Gloves-with-Touchpad-Capabilities-/10000000177677861/g.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Gloves with touch pad sensitivity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A hot mug of whatever you like to drink. Only do this if you are careful, if you aren't you may ruin your keyboard. The hot mug will keep your hands warm and the liquid will keep you warm. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-20T10:18:03.497" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T12:47:59.097" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1705" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1694" CreationDate="2014-12-12T22:07:32.490" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Install voice dictation software, some of it is really rather good once trained, and get a headset with a microphone and headphones, (not in ear ones), this will help keep your ears warm as well - you can then keep your hands under the quilt most of the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1242" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T22:07:32.490" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1706" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1696" CreationDate="2014-12-12T22:11:43.180" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a short term solution, give the glass a quick swizzle with the straw, this will flatten the drink slightly which will help slow the rate of the straw rising as there will be less CO2 bubbles trying to carry the straw away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1242" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T16:46:53.120" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T16:46:53.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1707" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1696" CreationDate="2014-12-12T22:12:40.263" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a glass straw, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BN4iWm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2010/gallery/031610-Straw-400.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;original image&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or a metal straw:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LG5f1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server6000/20e6b/products/195/images/2345/straws__88645.1409663212.1280.1280.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;original image&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Those straws are simply not light enough to be lifted by CO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, personally I like the paper cups similar to Coca Cola ones with the cap that you can get at many fast food restaurants:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Lpqp5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.delisupplies.co.uk/images/detailed/3/coca-cola-lid.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;original image&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if you don't want to use the glass anymore, bin it, but leave the cap and try to put it on the one of the glasses you like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T16:48:46.013" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1709" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1654" CreationDate="2014-12-12T23:37:18.320" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think that vacuum cleaner will also help there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can attach a small nozzle with the grid or some else catcher (since we don't want to feed the vacuum with lego) to the hose of your cleaner and clean your model.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pygCR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An example of such cleaner can be seen &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00006IAOR&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;there&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2014-12-12T23:43:38.830" LastActivityDate="2014-12-12T23:43:38.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1711" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1563" CreationDate="2014-12-13T00:22:13.287" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm assuming that the soil is frozen. I would highly recommend pouring hot water on the area and then waiting a bit while it thaws.&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&#xA;Alternatively, use a propane torch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T00:22:13.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1712" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="195" CreationDate="2014-12-13T01:47:26.380" Score="12" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Methods I use with quotes from &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5930624/the-definitive-guide-to-wrapping-your-headphones-without-losing-your-mind&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Lifehacker.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/235772/fast-and-easy-headphone-cord-wrapping&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wrap them around your device&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt; Wrap the earbuds or Headphones around a the device. I wrap my earbuds around my MP3 player and that keeps them not tangled. Wrapping them around other object also helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thread the through your jacket or shirt:&lt;/strong&gt; To keep my device warm and my earbuds not tangled I thread my earbuds inside my jacket or shirt and leave my device in my pocket. This way you can hang the actual earbud out of the neck of your jacket. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wrapping the cord with floss or other string:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If braiding is your thing, you can braid a friendship bracelet around&#xA;  your headphones to make them tangle-free using embroidery floss or&#xA;  even just some regular string. If you don't know how to braid, you can&#xA;  also use parachute cord (a.k.a. paracord) by just running your&#xA;  headphone wires through&#xA;  If both of those options don't sound like your cup of tea, you can buy&#xA;  headphones that already come braided to prevent them from getting&#xA;  tangled up. Even cheap headphones, like these &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5927570/the-monoprice-8320s-are-the-best-earbuds-youll-find-under-10&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Monoprice 8320s&lt;/a&gt;, already&#xA;  come braided for you. Braided headphones not only look great, but they&#xA;  prevent any tangles from occurring in the first place. However,&#xA;  braiding takes a lot of time, so if you want braided headphones and&#xA;  don't want to take the time to do it yourself, buying braided&#xA;  headphones is your best bet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Binder Clips:&lt;/strong&gt; They can be used to hold the &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5922127/use-binder-clips-to-neatly-wrap-up-cables-or-headphones&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Headphones in place&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5835423/wrap-your-headphones-with-a-binder-clip-for-easy-tangle-free-storage&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;use them in other ways.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hYmYV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hYmYVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Just slap on the binder clip near the earpiece end and begin wrapping&#xA;  the cord around the two metal arms. You can use it as a cable&#xA;  shortener and even clip it on to your backpack for hassle-free&#xA;  listening. When you're done, you can take the headphone jack and feed&#xA;  it through the wider opening of the arms to keep it all in place. This&#xA;  method is very versatile, but it takes up a lot of space, so you won't&#xA;  be able to just slide them in and out of your pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/12/tangle-proof-earbud_n_4773899.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Huffington Post&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://snapguide.com/guides/keep-headphones-from-tangling/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;snapguide.com&lt;/a&gt;: Not the best tutorial, but it helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsider.com/the-reason-tangled-apple-iphone-earbuds-headphones-2014-6&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Business Insider:&lt;/a&gt; Fascinating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Putting them in your pocket with other stuff does not help to maximize their lifespan, it helps them get damaged and dirty. They should be wrapped properly in a separate pocket that does not get that much trauma or damage.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:24:08.657" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:24:08.657" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1713" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1724" CreationDate="2014-12-13T02:51:18.380" Score="10" ViewCount="35261" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually do not carry a cleaning cloth or a bottle of cleaner with me to clean my eyeglasses*. If my eyeglasses get very dirty and I don't have a cleaning kit with me, I would clean them with soap and water and dry it with a towel, which is probably a bad idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the safest alternative to clean my eyeglasses if I don't have my cleaning spray and cloth with me?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*Otherwise know as 'glasses' or 'spectacles'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1248" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:35:51.010" LastActivityDate="2017-12-22T14:53:58.160" Title="How to clean eyeglasses if no cleaning cloth or cleaning spray is available?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1714" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1726" CreationDate="2014-12-13T03:22:41.333" Score="35" ViewCount="31377" Body="&lt;p&gt;During my travel I forgot to bring my toothpaste and I just noticed it in a time where it is impossible to buy toothpaste, are there any other things that I can use assuming that I have my toothbrush, but I don't have toothpaste?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of the time I will do one of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Borrow some toothpaste - This isn't always an option because sometimes I travel alone, and it is rude if I ask someone to lend me their toothpaste.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I'll just gargle - This is a no no! I just do this if I am desperate.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:37:22.407" LastActivityDate="2017-04-19T03:24:23.587" Title="I forgot my toothpaste and it is impossible to buy in this situation, are there any substitutes?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1714" CreationDate="2014-12-13T03:37:44.790" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sprinkle baking soda over your wet toothbrush. Then use a fluoride rinse if you have it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Baking soda is an ingredient in several varieties of toothpaste, and is a good &quot;next best&quot; option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have that, brushing with plain water is still more beneficial than not brushing at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T12:44:11.290" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T12:44:11.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1716" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1730" CreationDate="2014-12-13T03:39:03.180" Score="18" ViewCount="12979" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most of the time before going to work I really enjoy eating my breakfast while watching some documentary, but then I notice that I am quite late so I will hurry to eat my breakfast. Then the problem arises where I want to drink my coffee, but can't drink it easily because it is still too hot. Are there any methods to cool it enough so I can easily drink it in a short time?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of the time I do the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put it in the front of the fan - but this takes approximately 10 minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Throw it away - I don't want to do this!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:38:32.957" LastActivityDate="2016-12-19T14:27:35.457" Title="How can I quickly cool coffee to a drinkable temperature?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1718" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1716" CreationDate="2014-12-13T03:54:52.893" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Brew your coffee in a stronger concentration, and add ice cubes. The concentrated brew is important, so you don't end up with watered down coffee. Placing the cup on a shelf in the fridge can also be faster than using a fan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T03:54:52.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1713" CreationDate="2014-12-13T03:55:10.927" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually just use plain, cool water. If you wear a cotton shirt, wipe your glasses dry on the inside of your shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T03:55:10.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1720" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1722" CreationDate="2014-12-13T04:07:22.397" Score="15" ViewCount="15949" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I ever smell bad because of a physical activity or just in general, and I have no deodorant available, what could I do to reduce or perhaps even eliminate the smell?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know people most likely want a &quot;what I've tried&quot; list, but I can't seem to think of anything I could possibly do in this situation. It has happened to me before, and all I have done is avoided people and crossed my arms the entire time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="197" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:39:55.703" LastActivityDate="2021-04-25T16:38:19.423" Title="Smell bad but no deodorant" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1720" CreationDate="2014-12-13T04:22:36.700" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I will just go to a public restroom and wipe my armpits with a paper towel. If you happen to have baby or body powder with you, that will also help. Changing your shirt can also help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-08-14T17:05:33.760" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T17:05:33.760" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1720" CreationDate="2014-12-13T04:33:52.347" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;These are some methods I use with references from a site. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/photos/5-deodorant-alternatives/baking-soda-and-cornstarch&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;From mnn:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Baking Soda:&lt;/strong&gt; This works if you apply it to a dry surface. Over time you may have to have to reapply, but it works. Here is a recipe, but I just use plain baking soda:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using baking soda as a deodorant is a&#xA;simple way to combat body odor without subjecting your pits to a&#xA;variety of chemicals. Mix an eighth of a teaspoon of baking soda with&#xA;a little bit of water — don't dissolve it — and rub it under your&#xA;arms. You can also create a baking soda and cornstarch mix to fight&#xA;odor and help prevent wetness. Simply mix one part baking soda with&#xA;six parts cornstarch and dust a little on your underarms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shaving you underarms:&lt;/strong&gt; To get rid of the smell, shaving your underarms can work. But in a pinch this tip may be worthless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using scented antimicrobial soaps:&lt;/strong&gt; Soaps such as Tea Tree oil and Peppermint can kill the odour causing bacteria and leave you fresh and clean smelling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lemon Juice&lt;/strong&gt;: This may burn if you have any open wounds. You can even use non-sugar lemonade as a cleansing solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The citric acid in lemon juice can kill odor-causing&#xA;bacteria, and there are people who swear by the lemon deodorizing&#xA;method. Jennifer Palmer, chief executive of an organic skincare line,&#xA;told The New York Times that she swipes her armpits with a sliced&#xA;lemon on a daily basis. Just be sure not to apply lemon juice to&#xA;recently shaven armpits — ouch!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rubbing Alcohol: All these methods I use and they are cheap. The alcohol may burn if applied to fresh shaven arms or wounds. These include hand sanitizers, but make sure the are healthy before applying them to yourself. These really work in a pinch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rubbing alcohol is another inexpensive and easy deodorant that kills&#xA;odor-causing bacteria. Simply fill a spray bottle with alcohol and&#xA;spritz your underarms with it. You can even add a few drops of your&#xA;favorite essential oil to give it a scent — witch hazel absorbs oil&#xA;and is mildly astringent, and tea tree oil can help relieve body odor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Just cleaning really quick works. If you bring some soap you can probably wash up real fast, baby wipes and other cleansing solutions ready work wonders.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Making solutions out of essential oils work, but make sure you aren't allergic. Mixing a peppermint or Tea Tree Oil and water solution works, as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/photos/5-deodorant-alternatives/homemade-deodorant&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Home-made Deodorant recipes:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tammy Luna's deodorant&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1/4 cup baking soda&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1/4 cup arrow root powder or corn starch&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;5 tablespoons coconut oil&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Combine baking soda and arrow root powder in a bowl and mix with a&#xA;fork. Start with about 4 tablespoons of coconut oil and add it to the&#xA;baking soda mixture, working it into a paste. You can store the&#xA;deodorant in a small, air-tight container or put it into an empty&#xA;deodorant stick dispenser.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Amy Karol's deodorant&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3 tablespoons shea butter&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3 tablespoons baking soda&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2 tablespoons corn starch&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2 tablespoons cocoa butter&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2 vitamin E oil gel caps (squeeze out the oil)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Essential oil&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Melt all the ingredients except the oils and stir. Then mix in the&#xA;oils, pour the mixture into a container, and place the container in&#xA;the fridge to set. This recipe filled a 1/4 pint jar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naturalnews.com/043337_antiperspirant_do-it-yourself_toxic_chemicals.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Three DIY antiperspirant alternatives&lt;/a&gt;: These are recipes and are all natural and made of cheap items. Because if you don't sweat you won't smell. But make sure you aren't allergic to anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T04:33:52.347" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1723" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1716" CreationDate="2014-12-13T04:46:51.437" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just pour the coffee into a chilled mug. If it's still not cold enough to drink, pour it into another chilled mug. Chill the mug by filling it with ice water and letting it stand while you're vegging out. Or keep 'em in your fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find other hacky coffee-chilling ideas in: &lt;a href=&quot;https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/5265/cooling-a-cup-of-coffee-with-help-of-a-spoon&quot;&gt;Cooling a cup of coffee with help of a spoon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:40:17.863" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T04:46:51.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1713" CreationDate="2014-12-13T04:59:28.920" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5980802/the-correct-way-to-clean-eyeglasses&quot;&gt;Lifehacker.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The AOA recommends washing glasses every morning, paying special&#xA;  attention to the frames and earpieces, where hair product and makeup&#xA;  tend to rub off. Whatever you do, don't use the most handy form of&#xA;  water to clean your lenses. &quot;Some people use spit, but don't,&quot; urges&#xA;  Dr. Geist. Though dirty glasses won't cause an eye infection, saliva&#xA;  &quot;is not the best hygiene method, and it just won't work very well,&quot;&#xA;  she says. Soap, warm water and a dry cloth are all you need, once a&#xA;  day, to keep glasses optimally clean and functional.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So taking from that you would have to specify what type of lens you had. Different lens need different treatment:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Glass lens&lt;/strong&gt;: Can be cleaned with mild soap and/ or plain water. To dry air drying or wiping with the cleanest cloth possible is appropriate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Plastic Lens&lt;/strong&gt;: You probably shouldn't use any soap or rough clothes as these can be very tender. I had plastic lenses and they can be scratched by using harsh clothes and the plastic can be ruined by soaps. Also, dry after a rinse in water with air or with a clean soft cloth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What not to do:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Never use newspaper or paper towels. Tissues are more appropriate and babywipes on plastic lenses are a no.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;the reason your shirt is terrible for cleaning glasses is because it's&#xA;  likely filled with dust, and that scratches the lenses. Otherwise, any&#xA;  old piece of cotton will do, and regular old kitchen soap is far&#xA;  better than those cleaning solutions you get at the optometrist&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some people say use Hot water and I agree that a hot water scrub with your fingers is a marvellous cleaning solution, but don't use boiling water and make sure your hands aren't greasy or grimy. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T04:59:28.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1726" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1714" CreationDate="2014-12-13T05:25:06.897" Score="26" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is what I use with qoutes from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.livingthenourishedlife.com/2011/05/12-natural-toothpaste-alternatives&quot;&gt;livingthenourishedlife.com&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Baking Soda - If mixed with salt it works even better and it is natural and can whiten teeth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;like sea salt, you can just dip your toothbrush in baking soda and&#xA;  brush like normal. Or you can dissolve it in water first and use the&#xA;  brine for brushing (just like the sea salt). A lot of people use&#xA;  baking soda as a base for homemade tooth powder. You mix it with a few&#xA;  drops of peppermint essential oil and stevia to give your mouth a&#xA;  minty fresh feel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;just dab your toothbrush in sea salt and brush away as usual.&#xA;  Concerned about abrasion? Me, too. You can also dissolve the salt in&#xA;  water first and then dip your brush in the saltwater before brushing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hydrogen Peroxide - This is more of a mouth wash, but you can brush with it to. It helps periodontal disease. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Hydrogen peroxide is known for keeping teeth clean and white, and many&#xA;  people use it instead of toothpaste. Jessica on Facebook suggests,&#xA;  “Dip your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide and then in a 50/50 mixture&#xA;  of baking soda and fine sea salt.” The only potential problem with&#xA;  hydrogen peroxide is if you have amalgam fillings: peroxide may leach&#xA;  mercury from your fillings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Natural Soaps - Sure these work, but they may have a nasty taste, make sure they are natural.  I use castille. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Yes, you can brush your teeth with soap. I’ve tried this one a few&#xA;  times, and while it does work, it also tastes pretty, well, soapy. Not&#xA;  exactly the natural toothpaste experience I was looking for&#xA;  personally. But if you decide to try it, trying a natural soap like&#xA;  peppermint castile soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dry brushing or using just water - These are unfavourable because the nice flavour is not there, but if you floss all bases are covered. Uses teas like peppermint might help, though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;doesn't get much more simple than this. Tired of looking for a natural&#xA;  toothpaste alternative? According to some, there’s no need to use&#xA;  anything at all: dry brushing does the job. But while it does seem to&#xA;  work well enough, there’s no minty mouth feel (like we’re all used to,&#xA;  of course) and might feel a little strange.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.livingthenourishedlife.com/2010/04/got-plaque-want-to-detox-try-oil&quot;&gt;Oil Pulling&lt;/a&gt; - This is when you take oil a move it around in your mouth, in my opinion this is not the best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Basically you swish about one tablespoon of oil (I use coconut oil)&#xA;  for several minutes. Then brush with plain water or use one of the&#xA;  methods listed above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/womens-health/natural-toothpaste-ingredients-0307&quot;&gt;GoodHouse Keeping.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use baking soda or both baking soda and salt. These ingredients are in a lot of natural toothpastes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Weleda's Salt Toothpaste uses sea salt and baking soda to reduce&#xA;  tartar buildup, and myrrh extract to promote healthy gums. It also&#xA;  comes in Calendula and Ratanhia flavors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wellnessmama.com/1772/natural-toothpaste/&quot;&gt;wellness mama .com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you left both your toothbrush and toothpaste you can use a washcloth to rub your teeth and gums clean (with the alternative toothpaste) and floss appropriately. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1217" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T00:20:37.007" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T00:20:37.007" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1727" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-13T07:03:04.937" Score="6" ViewCount="14028" Body="&lt;p&gt;As the title says, how can I chew gum if I am wearing braces. This is a big problem for me, because every time I chew a gum it  sticks in my braces and it is a real nightmare for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I just chew the gum by putting it under my tongue and let the juice be tasted by my taste buds - honestly speaking this is not good!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And most of the time I just avoid it at any cost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Summary:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qgRaos.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wJvkjs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2Y8VZs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tDoDDs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WdHIts.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:41:39.123" LastActivityDate="2016-04-12T23:14:04.267" Title="How do I chew bubble gum if I am wearing dental braces?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1728" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1759" CreationDate="2014-12-13T07:13:23.607" Score="9" ViewCount="8986" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am living by myself, and sometimes my LPG (&lt;a href=&quot;http://img.weiku.com/waterpicture/2011/6/6/0/LPG_GAS_CYLINDER_634434218260823181_1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;liquefied petroleum gas&lt;/a&gt; - a fuel tank) will run out of gas while I am still cooking and in need of it. This results in an unfinished food. I am hungry and I still need to go to work, what should I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of the actions that I do include:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I'll just leave the unfinished food there and cook it later when I get back with refilled LPG. But this isn't good all the time because the food might not be in a good condition during those long hours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ask someone to cook it for me - I can only do this if I am familiar enough to the people around me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eat those foods even if they are not still cooked - one word, EEEWW! This entirely depends on what food it is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:42:44.450" LastActivityDate="2019-12-26T08:52:08.237" Title="My LPG runs out while I am cooking, what should I do now?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1729" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1727" CreationDate="2014-12-13T07:17:49.110" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would just not do it. It is not meant for you to do with metal braces. Doing so may damage your braces and make you have to wear them longer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://askanorthodontist.com/braces/can-i-chew-gum-with-braces/&quot;&gt;askanorthodontist.com&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Chewing the sticky foods will bend the wire.  Chewing hard foods will&#xA;  break the brackets, bands or the wire.  You need to remember, we&#xA;  create a lot of pressure when we chew our food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Can I chew sugarless gum while I have braces?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The answer is no.  A patient should not chew any type of gum while&#xA;  braces are in place.  It does not matter what type of gum you are&#xA;  using.  Gum bends the wire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dentalhealth.org/tell-me-about/topic/orthodontics/living-with-my-brace&quot;&gt;dentalhealth.org&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Is there anything I should avoid? Nail biting and chewing your pen or&#xA;  pencil can damage or break your brace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.animated-teeth.com/dental-braces/a-invisalign-braces-eating.htm&quot;&gt;Can you eat while wearing Invisalign® aligners? How about chewing gum?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Eating with Invisalign, however, is not a good idea for a couple of&#xA;  reasons (neither is chewing gum). In fact, having Invisalign®&#xA;  treatment can be expected to have an effect on the way you eat, at&#xA;  least to some degree. (Tips for relieving eating pain caused by&#xA;  Invisalign® treatment.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Can you chew gum while wearing clear braces?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You'll find that chewing gum with Invisalign® isn't a good idea. The&#xA;  gum will tend to stick to the aligners' surface. It will be time&#xA;  consuming and messy to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;But if you are desperate:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_5683476_gum-out-braces.html&quot;&gt;How to get gum out of your braces?&lt;/a&gt; So basically floss and brush, well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Foods-That-Will-Damage-Your-Braces&quot;&gt;How to Avoid Foods That Will Damage Your Braces&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Try to avoid too much sticky or doughy foods. These will get stuck in&#xA;  your braces! While things like sliced bread will not necessarily break&#xA;  any part of the braces, it can collect bacteria if not cleaned out&#xA;  properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="102" LastEditDate="2014-12-13T12:40:53.157" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T12:40:53.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1730" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1716" CreationDate="2014-12-13T07:42:23.447" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Methods I use with quotes from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Cool-a-Hot-Drink-Quickly&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pour the contents from cup to cup&lt;/strong&gt;. This may take sometimes. Chilling the mug beforehand works wonders. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Take your drink and pour it from one cup to the other cup. If your cup&#xA;  goes higher, then more air will go through it, making it colder. Don't&#xA;  make your cup go too high, after pouring, it might bounce a few drops&#xA;  and land on your arms. It will burn!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use Ice cubes&lt;/strong&gt;. This method works if you drink the beverage fast, otherwise, the Ice Cubes melt and the beverage is watered down, unfavorable.Or you could wrap the ice cubes in foil as it still makes it cold but it won't be watered down quite as much&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Put one or two ice cubes in your hot drink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;WikiHow, says add 1 or 2, but I usually add more. Also, making milk ice cubes works, because it doesn't water down the drink. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Put your Milk, cream, and/or sugar into the refrigerator freezer and pour them into the coffee when you want to drink it.&lt;/strong&gt; This way the coffee gets tasty and cool. Mixing the sugar and milk together and then freezing it is an amazing hack to save time when preparing coffee because just throw the ice cubes in when you want sugar and milk/cream.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use Ice and Salt&lt;/strong&gt;. I have never used this method. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Put the drink inside its cup into a closed container. Put some ice&#xA;  sprinkled with salt into the closed container (not into the drink&#xA;  cup). Let sit briefly. Your drink will be cold in a matter of&#xA;  minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Another Method&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take the coffee and pour it into a saucer and then drink. Pouring amounts into a saucer will cool it down. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/5265/cooling-a-cup-of-coffee-with-help-of-a-spoon&quot;&gt;Cooling a cup of coffee with help of a spoon?&lt;/a&gt; But this may take some time. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:40:17.863" LastActivityDate="2016-12-19T14:27:35.457" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1731" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1728" CreationDate="2014-12-13T09:03:51.943" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep an additional LPG in the nearest safe place which you can replace the old one with. I don't think that if you already prepared a spare LPG you'll spend much time to do the replace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, should know how much gas left in your cylinder. There is how &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.originlpg.com.au/about-lpg/tips-to-avoid-running-out-of-gas&quot;&gt;originlpg.com.au suggest&lt;/a&gt; to check how much fuel left in your gas cylinder to avoid running out of it unexpectedly:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If you use LPG cylinders, you can check how much gas is left by using the hot water test. Carefully pour hot water down the side of the cylinder and then, after a few moments, run your hand down it. It will feel cool to the touch at the level of the gas. Of course, exercise caution when handling the hot water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T09:03:51.943" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1716" CreationDate="2014-12-13T09:09:50.217" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pour your drink into a metal/plastic container and place it inside a pot filled with cold water. The material is important because glass, ceramic or porcelain cups will most likely crack due to temperature difference. Stir it with a spoon for a minute and it will cool a lot quicker than if you just left it in there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advantages of this method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Faster than using a fan: ~1 minute if you stir, ~5 if you leave it;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does not dilute the drink;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;No additional cleaning up required.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastEditorUserId="179" LastEditDate="2015-10-26T01:45:43.500" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T01:45:43.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1734" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1720" CreationDate="2014-12-13T09:24:20.917" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all, try a different deodorant or switch to using an antiperspirant. It's important to know the difference between the two. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deodorant&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikipedia article&lt;/a&gt; for general info.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it still isn't enough, try wiping your armpits with baby wipes or similar cosmetic tissues. If that doesn't work too, maybe find a place to take a shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's not available and you have no other way to do anything about the smell, maybe try not to sweat it so much. After all, if your work involves physically intense labor, your coworkers are likely to understand and not be bothered by the smell. Or you could ask them for advice if you're the only one who smells more than others and you're still concerned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T09:24:20.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1735" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-13T09:40:35.013" Score="11" ViewCount="35324" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use my headphones a lot and after several hours of wearing them, my ears and the skin around them feel greasy and dirty. When used for a very long time, it sometimes causes a burning sensation. I've tried regularly wiping the area clean but that doesn't help. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect that the cause is the embouchure's which are made of a skin-like material and don't let air through, resulting in the skin getting sweaty like that. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I remove or decrease this negative effect while retaining the sound quality of headphones?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:45:30.513" LastActivityDate="2020-11-15T18:06:00.953" Title="How do I stop my ears from getting sweaty/greasy while wearing large headphones?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1736" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1735" CreationDate="2014-12-13T09:40:35.013" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For supra-aural and circum-aural headphones, you can try covering the embouchures with a cotton cloth. Baby wipes and similar products are made of such cloth. This will let your skin breathe somewhat, dramatically reducing the sweaty feeling, and not hindering the sound. If your cloths are too thin, use several, and if it's too thick and starts affecting the sound, just cut out the middle area where the speaker is, where your skin doesn't touch the headphones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T09:40:35.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1735" CreationDate="2014-12-13T12:56:42.227" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a couple of tissues on either side, and poke a small hole in the middle, so you don't dampen sound much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That keeps it dry for a long time,  but if they end up getting sweaty eventually, they're super easy to replace. If the set is tight enough, like it should be, you don't have to attach them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works because tissues are absorptive and breathable. A layer of two is often enough to keep things clean under normal use, but in heavy activity, this won't be a great solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:46:17.420" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:46:17.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1738" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1716" CreationDate="2014-12-13T14:02:17.900" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make coffee ice cubes and keep in the freezer, that way you won't dilute your coffee when putting them in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have your coffee in a mug with a sealable lid then shake it, once the cubes are in, for even cooler coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternative: you could choose to drink ice coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Answers on other Stack Exchange sites:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/5265/cooling-a-cup-of-coffee-with-help-of-a-spoon&quot;&gt;https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/5265/cooling-a-cup-of-coffee-with-help-of-a-spoon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/25510/how-can-i-chill-ice-coffee-quickly&quot;&gt;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/25510/how-can-i-chill-ice-coffee-quickly&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1259" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:40:17.863" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:39:03.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1673" CreationDate="2014-12-13T15:58:01.360" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Be prepared and buy a repair product in advance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mending your lether shoe using duct tape or special glue is a nice idea. &#xA;There are special repair glues (like &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pattex.de/do-it-yourself-mit-pattex-klebstoffe-produkte-new/pattex-klebstoffe/reparaturkleber/100percent-repair-gel.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Pattex repair gel&lt;/a&gt; in Europe) available in your hardware store or building center. Look for the attributes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;waterproof&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;flexible&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;suitable for your materials&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to apply? Normally these one component glues require to clean both surfaces and make them rougher. Synthetic fiber material of your jogging shoe is rough by itsself and often also just assembled by glue. Now apply a thin layer on both interfaces. After several minutes, as described on the glue, both interfaces have to be pressed hard together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What if the whole is biggerr and needs extra material? Choose a fabric/leather piece of the same material and proceed to glue like above.&#xA;Because of the similarity to the actual production process and the propper glue, your mending will last longer. However it will still not look great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="172" LastEditorUserId="172" LastEditDate="2015-01-10T21:50:18.943" LastActivityDate="2015-01-10T21:50:18.943" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1740" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1747" CreationDate="2014-12-13T16:42:33.303" Score="11" ViewCount="2194" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is super annoying to have hair dripping onto my clothes after taking a shower. Because I don't want my hair wet, I need a faster way to dry my hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have already tried&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blow drying&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shaking my head over the shower&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Quickly moving the towel on my hair&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These methods seem to be slow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My hair is straight, and each piece is about 1 inch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:47:00.483" LastActivityDate="2019-03-11T12:10:17.113" Title="How can I dry my hair more quickly?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1741" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1742" CreationDate="2014-12-13T17:31:27.463" Score="17" ViewCount="59070" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have recently, in more than one circumstance, had to attach two or more pieces of paper together when the typical resources to do so were lacking. I have tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Folding in the corners&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Folding in the corners and edges&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Folding in the edges&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Origami Paperclip&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Creating a slit in the paper, then sticking a sheet of paper of an equal length into that slit, then crumpling the edges together.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By far, #5 has worked the best, but is not sufficient for the task, especially when trying to concatenate two sheets of paper together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there an easy way to do this, or should I just grin and bear it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1261" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T13:36:54.517" LastActivityDate="2016-05-25T20:55:33.137" Title="I need to attach two+ pieces of paper without staples, glue, tape, or the like" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1742" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1741" CreationDate="2014-12-13T17:40:52.740" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have done this with modest success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the pieces of paper together as you want them organized with top left corners aligned.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fold all of the corners down within a single fold, so that the fold is the &quot;hypotenuse&quot; of a triangle. The length of this side should be about 4-5 cm / 2&quot; or so in length.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;tear two slits near the center of the fold down through the fold AND the pages, perpendicular to the hypotenuse, about 1 cm / .5&quot; apart&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fold this new &quot;square&quot; section in the opposite direction of the fold.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a makeshift solution that should work quite well, so long as repeatted page turning isn't performed too often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finished Tear-Fold:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6MqoJ.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6MqoJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:39:02.550" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:39:02.550" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1743" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1740" CreationDate="2014-12-13T17:45:06.457" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is the problem drying the hair faster, or circumventing the water dripping onto your clothes? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I simple place a towel over my shoulders to avoid the wet shirt situation, and then dry my hair as needed from there. It doesn't speed up the process of drying, but it eliminates the wet shoulder issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T17:45:06.457" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1744" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1740" CreationDate="2014-12-13T18:57:16.353" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may help:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brush your hair out and give it more surface area by brushing. Then dry with a  towel or blow dryer. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tie a towel around your head or shoulders. Also, shake the hair off while you are in the shower. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take your hair and wrap it around the towel and then twist it dry. This might not work for shorter hair that well, but I know it works for long hair. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rubbing your head vigorously with the towel while alternating rubbing sideways and circular movements, this is good for short hair and this also makes the hair appear soft. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putting a dedicated cap on your head will make sure no water gets on you and the hair gets dry.  Also, shower caps are waterproof caps that stop the hair from getting wet. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using several of these tactics at once increases effiency.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/hair/how-to-speed-dry-hair&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Good House Keeping:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Switch to a ceramic round-barreled brush. It conducts heat and will&#xA;  warm up under the hot airflow of your dryer, reducing blowout time,&#xA;  says Sean Jahanbigloo, co-owner of Juan Juan Salon in Los Angeles.&#xA;  &quot;These brushes usually have fewer bristles than ones made of boar hair&#xA;  (often used for blowouts), allowing for more airflow.&quot; Try Goody Blow&#xA;  Dry Protect Brush ($9.50, Walmart).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a better Hair Dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use your hair care Product on your head after doing a brush. And then try drying with the towel or blow dryer. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Air-Dry-Thick-Hair&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to Air Dry Thick Hair&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Hair-Dry-Faster-Without-a-Blow-Dryer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to Make Hair Dry Faster Without a Blow Dryer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-13T18:57:16.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1745" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1746" CreationDate="2014-12-13T20:03:11.750" Score="10" ViewCount="2706" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually I fold my clothes and then stack them according to their type. The result looks something like the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZtAlj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZtAljm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uniquebedroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Nursery-Storage-Capacity-Interior-Design-clothes-Drawer.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But this doesn't really work very well, as it's more difficult than I'd like to see what's in each stack and when I get something out that's &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; at the top of the stack is can mess up the folds of the others in the stack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried rotating the stacks 90 degrees (so that the bottom of the fold for all of them is visible) like the following, but this only seems to work well when the stack fills up the drawer. When I've worn enough of the clothes so that it's not very full, they seem to slide and get more disheveled than I'd like them to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n6xeS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n6xeSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.babykerf.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IMG_0947_thumb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to fix this sliding around? Is there a better way of putting clothes in a drawer that I'm unaware of?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:10:04.593" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:11:33.120" Title="What's a better way to put clothes in a drawer?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1746" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1745" CreationDate="2014-12-13T21:03:13.630" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Roll the clothes and then place them vertically. This will help you see  what clothes are what and stay organized.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrapping rubber bands around the clothes helps them stay folded. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use CD cases(as dividers) in a rectangular box to make them stay up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;And another way to address the extra room problem:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Besides this take some books or other &quot;space Fillers&quot; and put them where the clothes used to be as you remove clothing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Taking a box and filling it with clothing items or other items and when you remove enough clothes put those in its place. This keeps clothes standing up straight vertically. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Also, laying clothes down flat after the drawer gets empty to a certain amount, may help. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Fold-Clothes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;: Basically how to fold clothes, but this only works if you have clear containers, or other storage options as shown below. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unfuckyourhabitat.tumblr.com/post/30726666518/how-to-fold-a-t-shirt-vertically&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Folding T-shirts vertically.&lt;/a&gt;: Basically you fold the shirt in half so that it is a long rectangle and then you refold it into square blocks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://harvardhomemaker.com/organize-drawers-layer-clothes-vertically/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Fold all of your clothes vertically&lt;/a&gt;- Pants can be folded vertically by folding them in half so that the legs are touching and then folding into blocks accordingly. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/life-changing-clothing-organization-tips&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;53 Seriously Life-Changing Clothing Organization Tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Adjustable drawer organizers keep your clothes in line.&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Sz5vu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Sz5vum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A alternative to this is taking a rectangular container and putting dividers in it, these can be CD cases or other items you find helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;For super-neat folded clothes or towels, install wooden shelf&#xA;  dividers.&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5I0Mb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5I0Mbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These can be made yourself or you can use a book or book end(these work better). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take containers and put them on edge. Somewhat like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j2e9l.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j2e9lm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can fit all these methods in a drawer if you get the right size containers and dividers. And using multiple methods really help, as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:11:33.120" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:11:33.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1740" CreationDate="2014-12-13T21:34:35.940" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have &lt;em&gt;quite&lt;/em&gt; long hair and this is what works for me 847% as minimum:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you do any drying operations with your hair, wipe your head with some towel (personally I don't like it when water is dripping from my hair),  lower your head so that all the hair is drooping down:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xivhA.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;maybe its not really beautiful, but my freehand!&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, if you have (I hope you do) a circular comb, like this&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/67zrP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/67zrPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://img.alibaba.com/img/pb/670/733/382/382733670_310.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reel your hair up with it while fanning it, starting from the roots. If you don't have such a comb, use the usual one, but the circular is more effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if there is someone with me and I am using public fans and there are almost no people, I ask that &lt;em&gt;someone&lt;/em&gt; to use another fan (while I am using the first) :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T08:01:12.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1749" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="187" CreationDate="2014-12-14T00:06:31.010" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just &lt;strong&gt;cut the apple in little pieces&lt;/strong&gt; like the picture below then I'll just it eat using a fork. This &lt;strong&gt;also avoids throwing the remains of an apple&lt;/strong&gt;, so you can just do anything you want while eating apple. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do this when I am so lazy to get up, I just want to eat and play games, or watch movies or focus on programming. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hQvrj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hQvrjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:26:08.527" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:26:08.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="166" CreationDate="2014-12-14T00:26:19.823" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that old glasses cleaning cloths work well. If you wear glasses, you probably have a few of those (if you don't you should save them; they're useful). This is probably very similar to a microfiber cloth. I figured that since they're designed to clean glasses without scratching them, they can clean computer screens without scratching them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are the steps I follow:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure the computer is off&lt;sup&gt; 1&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Check for dust on the screen. If there is, blow as much off as you can&lt;sup&gt; 2&lt;/sup&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wipe the screen gently, avoiding circular motions&lt;sup&gt; 3&lt;/sup&gt;. At particularly dirty spots, breathe on the screen to get it slightly foggy&lt;sup&gt; 2&lt;/sup&gt;, then wipe over that.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1: Might not be necessary, but on a touchscreen, this avoids the random screen-presses. Also, it might possibly reduce the risk of electrocution (which I presume is a pretty small risk, however)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;2: I do this with my glasses all the time, so I basically copy the process with my computer screen&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;3: I've encountered a couple places which recommend avoiding circular motions. You shouldn't be buffing your screen, but gently wiping it. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.howtogeek.com/170080/the-how-to-geek-guide-to-cleaning-your-lcd-monitor-screen/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How-To Geek&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastEditorUserId="1269" LastEditDate="2015-08-12T15:22:15.670" LastActivityDate="2015-08-12T15:22:15.670" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1751" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1756" CreationDate="2014-12-14T00:34:28.200" Score="18" ViewCount="170814" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often wear headphones for extended periods of time, and they tend to leave a &quot;dent&quot; in my hair, a sort of depression in the shape of a band on top of my head. How would I:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;a) Prevent this from happening&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and/or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;b) Remove of this dent quickly&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried to position my headphones in different places, but to no avail; they are either too uncomfortable to wear in those positions or they fall off. Showering sometimes removes these dents, but they do not always, and I may end up in a situation where I can't shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="197" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2016-01-03T21:54:44.253" LastActivityDate="2020-04-03T17:33:06.187" Title="How to reform dent on hair due to long usage of head-phones?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1752" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="158" CreationDate="2014-12-14T00:50:46.580" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure what indexed shifters are, but assuming it was your front gear (the one with the pedals), here's a method that works for me:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;While riding, as soon as you realize the chain came off, stop pedaling.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stop riding and dismount.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shift the gears of the bike all the way opposite of the side the chain fell off. So if the chain fell to the right, you want the derailleur all the way to the left, and vice versa&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lift the back wheel of the bike off the ground. Some bikes have a kickstand in a location that allows the bike to be leaned rather than lifted, which is easier.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start pedaling the bike with your hands.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The chain should go back onto the gears on its own, but it might slip a few times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Naturally, if it feels wrong or the chain feels like its under a lot of stress, stop. It's better to get your hands dirty than to break a chain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T00:50:46.580" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1753" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1758" CreationDate="2014-12-14T01:24:52.563" Score="7" ViewCount="1965" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've got a chest freezer that's 20.6 x 37.2 x 33.5 inches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2wXcO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The freezer tends to stay pretty full to the top because I like to stock up when things are on sale and toss them in there. The problem I'm having is that if I go looking for something specific, I end up having to remove item after item from the freezer as I dig my way to the bottom. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've considered trying to partition the freezer with some pieces of plywood, but I am not terribly handy with a saw and before I go to the trouble (and find out they just keep falling over in there on me anyway), I was wondering if there are any better options for organizing the freezer and making it easier to find what I'm looking for without having to empty half the freezer every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="168" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T12:40:27.213" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:09:52.433" Title="How can I organize my chest freezer?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1754" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1755" CreationDate="2014-12-14T01:44:05.817" Score="28" ViewCount="278214" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I'm at a desktop computer, there are usually mousepads to use, but sometimes I want to use a mouse with my laptop. Using the mouse directly on the table usually results in a less responsive mouse. A couple sheets of paper makes the mouse responsive, but hard to move due to the mouse sticking to the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Getting an actual mousepad is usually hard, because I move around with my laptop a lot and don't want to always bring a mousepad with me. What can I use instead of a mousepad?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:20:47.550" LastActivityDate="2017-07-10T13:58:03.043" Title="What can be used in place of a mousepad?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1755" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2014-12-14T01:44:05.817" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_folder&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;folder&lt;/a&gt; (with contents in it, otherwise it moves) works well, especially since I almost always have one with me. Plus because it's bigger than a mousepad, I prefer it to a mousepad. Keep in mind that there are many different types of folders, and some don't work well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_binder&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Binders&lt;/a&gt;: no. Binders are slanted&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shiny folders: these don't seem to work well. They appear to be laminated&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Plastic folders: no. These don't work well at all&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cardboard/paper folders: these work the best, but some are better than others.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best folder I've found has a texture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tyMkE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tyMkEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm guessing that this reduces the contact surface with the mouse, making it really easy to move. Every smooth folder I've tried makes the mouse harder to move. Actually, come to think of it, this might make the mouse easier to move than a mousepad; it's been a while since I've actually used a mousepad so I can't compare.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastEditorUserId="1269" LastEditDate="2017-05-22T20:16:58.413" LastActivityDate="2017-05-22T20:16:58.413" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1756" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1751" CreationDate="2014-12-14T01:52:24.710" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My solutions:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wear a hat or loosen the band to the headphones. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wear the headphones with the rest around your neck, i.e. wear them the wrong way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thread your hair on top of the head rest portion. Don't have your hair under the headrest/earmuff portion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wetting your hair with a spray bottle of water that you carry with you or going to a sink to wet it can remove the dent. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Solutions that may be helpful from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lovelyish.com/2012/01/02/ask-a-stylist-whats-a-headphone-friendly-hair-style/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;loevelyish.com&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put your hair in curls. IDK about this, it may not be your thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wear a headband or other similar device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I always say, if you're scared of damaging your style, just pre-damage&#xA;  it on your own terms so you're immune to the evil ways of the headset.&#xA;  Clear your hair away from your ears before you put the phones on so&#xA;  there isn't any hair getting creased in between, and brace the top of&#xA;  the headset on top of your cutie pie headband and voila! OR you can&#xA;  just use the headband when you're headed out for happy hour. Put it in&#xA;  the spot where the headset was and it looks like your hair meant for&#xA;  it to be there. Just make sure (for comfort's sake, too) to go for a&#xA;  nice wide one similar to the width of your headset.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bring some styling products with you. This might be hairspray, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Maybe just one, even. The grocery store loves to accommodate with&#xA;  little tiny versions of all your favorites (as do salons), and for you&#xA;  it might just be a matter of a little hairspray or a little paste to&#xA;  fluff your style back up and kill the crease. You might use the&#xA;  products to just rearrange your hairstyle before drinks or just smooth&#xA;  it back into a ponytail, but it's all about being prepared.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vvv-gaming.com/forum/topic/55157-headset-hair-correctionprevention/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Headset Hair: Correction/Prevention?&lt;/a&gt; This site was chock full of lame advice, but you might try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shaving your head. This is lame, but will definitely work because you will have no hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wearing a Hoodie. Or as RayOfLight says:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;i wear my hoodie on my head first, then i have the headphone over my head&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Maybe Different ways to wear Headphones:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.head-fi.org/t/394321/which-headset-doesnt-ruin-hair-not-a-joke&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Head-fi.org&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Another way you could cope with this is by buying crappy headphones&#xA;  that go around the back of your head rather than on top. But these&#xA;  tend to hurt after a while, and SQ probably won't be comparable to&#xA;  anything we discuss here. You could also just try using earbuds or&#xA;  IEM's that deliver good SQ.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The most forgiving full sized headphone I can imagine will probably be&#xA;  the Audio Technica line-up of headphones. They're all pretty light&#xA;  weight, and they've got that wing design that allows the headphones to&#xA;  just rest on your head rather than gripping it tightly all around.&#xA;  However, if the wings do squish down on your hair, then you're just&#xA;  going to end up with an even funnier look than a normal set since&#xA;  you'll have the sides flattened down, and a portion in the middle&#xA;  still sticking up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Also, washing your hair more than once a day (many say more than once&#xA;  every other day) with shampoo/conditioner is known for making hair&#xA;  oily and problematic in general.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2014-12-14T09:21:39.490" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T09:21:39.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1757" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2014-12-14T02:18:54.700" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that regular printer paper gives a better surface for mice than a table, and I use that all the time. I use 9x13&quot; 20lb. letter/printer paper. So far the only issue is that when the table is slippery enough, the paper may get pushed around by the mouse or your hand.  You can get around this by stacking up several papers. The more, the better, to a degree, stability-wise. You can also lick your finger, and wipe it on the bottom of the paper(s), to prevent it sliding, or set one edge under the laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T02:18:54.700" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1758" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1753" CreationDate="2014-12-14T02:24:41.923" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The solutions I endorse:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Notable methods from &lt;a href=&quot;http://orgjunkie.com/2014/01/quick-tips-organizing-the-deep-freezer.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Quick Tips for Organizing the Deep Freezer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using freezer or other storage bags or crates.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/K9r8i.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/K9r8im.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nJIME.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nJIMEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many of you commented about using reusable bags in your chest freezers&#xA;which I thought was just brilliant so that is what I did.  Sorting&#xA;like with like is essential in a freezer so you can keep better track&#xA;of what you have in there.  Reusable bags helps keep your sorted stuff&#xA;separated and available to pull out quickly as needed.  I like it.&#xA;One bag I use for the deer meat and the other for the frozen fruit I&#xA;buy for my smoothies.  Nothing fancy but it gets the job done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://preparednessmama.com/chest-freezer-organization-ideas/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;preparednessmama.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clearly label each one by making tags for each bag. I made laminated tags that should last a long time and can easily be re-tied&#xA;and moved when I need to. Plus my family will have no doubt about what&#xA;is in each one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Compartmentalize for easy access. Split your freezer into sections and keep different kinds of food in each area. Meat in one section,&#xA;precooked meals in another, and fruits and vegetables in a third area.&#xA;I have two chest freezers so for me that means meat in one freezer and&#xA;everything else in the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Freeze items flat and stand them up. Space saving at its best! I place my precooked foods in Ziploc bags and freeze them flat.  Then I&#xA;use the wire bins that come with the freezer and stack them upright&#xA;with the name of the dish written at the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B0007Q8RTI&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;InterDesign Classico Basket, Large, Chrome&lt;/a&gt;- You may have to find some that fit, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/organizing-a-chest-freezer.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;home-storage-solutions-101.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Stackable Baskets Are The Best For Chest Freezers:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't use any type of storage containers when filling your&#xA;freezer you'll quickly have a jumbled mess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Baskets are perfect because they keep like items with like, keep&#xA;things from spreading out over more space than they should take, and&#xA;allow stacking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stacking is important because you want to be able to easily lift the&#xA;baskets out to move that stuff out of the way to get something lower&#xA;down when you need it, and then easily lay the baskets back to put&#xA;everything away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Use Milk Crates As Stackable Baskets For Chest Freezer by Dianne&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My husband and I use milk crates to organize our chest freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have been doing this for years. The crates stack neatly, are very&#xA;strong, and are easily removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each crate has its own meat. Beef, Chicken, Pork, and Fish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vegetables also have a crate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://momonamission.me/free-downloads/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Take Inventory&lt;/a&gt;. This makes sure you know what you have and maybe even make a map about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pinterest.com/explore/organize-chest-freezer/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pinterest&lt;/a&gt; may help you find more ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:09:52.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1728" CreationDate="2014-12-14T03:04:19.957" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the food, you could try a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamb%C3%A9&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Flambé&lt;/a&gt;, basically give the food a healthy splash of alcohol and set it on fire to cook the food the rest of the way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the food your cooking wouldn't taste right drenched in alcohol you can still use high proof alcohol as a fuel to cook the food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply pour a couple of ounces in the bottom of a heavy pot and light it, you can then hold your other pan over the naked flame. Be careful though alcohol tends to burn with a nearly invisible blueish flame, so it may be lit without looking like it is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T09:43:34.503" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T09:43:34.503" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1563" CreationDate="2014-12-14T03:38:22.010" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've heard that in the &quot;The Good Old Days&quot; people would build fires on top of a patch of earth in order to dig graves in the winter. I'm guessing that a small scale version of this may do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a coffee can and cut both sides out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Then stab some ventilation holes around the can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the can on the frozen ground where you want to put your lamp.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Build a small fire in the can and let it burn for a few hours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Smother the fire.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ground should now be warm enough to dig a small hole and you have a little ash to add to your compost as a side benefit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apparently modern grave diggers use specially designed water proof heating blankets for this purpose, so a small house hold heating pad may do the trick as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T03:38:22.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1761" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1716" CreationDate="2014-12-14T03:40:13.033" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The other answers so far mostly suggest cooling your coffee by putting it in contact with cold things. This is a &lt;strong&gt;bad idea&lt;/strong&gt; because it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Doesn't increase the rate of cooling a lot initially (approximately by a factor of 2 to 3)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Does&lt;/em&gt; increase the rate of cooling a lot once the coffee is already near room temperature relative to normal cooling, at which point you risk over-cooling your coffee&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ice cubes will dilute coffee&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead, I suggest cooling your coffee in a different way. The rate of cooling is proportional to the surface area of the liquid, so increase the surface area of your coffee. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take your coffee, and poor it into a large pan or container. The container should be as long and wide as possible. This increases surface area. &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00004SZ7N&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;This Pyrex 4-quart baking dish&lt;/a&gt; is a pretty good option, and is useful for other lifehacks like the &quot;storing a leftover casserole in your refrigerator&quot; hack (also requires plastic wrap). A bowl is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; a good option as the rounded bottom has low surface area. Then wait for it to cool. You can put this near the fan if you want to, which will improve air flow and help mix the coffee, but it isn't strictly necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't cool fast enough (as could be a problem if you have to cool a whole pot of coffee and can only afford a small baking dish), take any clean metal silverware you have available and put it in the container prior to pouring the coffee. Ideally you want to have the silverware submerged as much as possible, but still have a small part outside the coffee so that it will stay in contact with the air as well and thus transfer head to the air. For forks and spoons, place them so that the large ends are in the coffee. This does two things. For one, it increases the surface area of the coffee, which is good. But it's doubly effective because metals are also good conductors of heat, and will evacuate the heat from your coffee faster than just air alone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's still not fast enough, in addition, you can take an electric mixer and turn it on at high speed in the coffee. You can also mix with a spoon or whisk, but that's not as effective. The mixer will get air bubbles into the coffee. Don't worry, they won't stay for long, but that increases the surface area further. It also causes circulation, which will lead to a higher rate of evaporative cooling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once  you finish with that, pour your coffee back into your mug (through a colander to sort out the silverware) and drink. Note that in a pinch, you can combine this method with most of the ice and/or refrigeration methods, but this is not recommended unless your coffee is very hot and you need to drink it very quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1253" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T03:40:13.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1762" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="288" CreationDate="2014-12-14T03:43:40.980" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a neat trick that's actually been around for thousands of years. All you need is a bit of rope (enough to wrap around your waist plus a bit extra). Seriously, don't underestimate what you can do with rope.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pull your pants up a bit above where you'd normally wear them. Take the rope and wrap it around your waist, a few inches below the top of your pants waistline. Tie it off with a knot tight enough that. A square knot will do if you are in a rush, but a bowline is surely the best option as it won't slip and can be pulled tight. If you've done it well, you'll find that your pants don't fall off. If not, you probably need to tie the rope a bit tighter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have pants which are especially long, you can pull them up more than above. Then fold  the tops over the rope. If you fold one complete revolution all the way around the rope, you'll make a toroidal loop which surrounds the rope. That will be relatively stable due to friction between the two fabric surfaces. You'll find this approach is especially effective for extra-large pants when you have some that are too big to fit you normally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In fact, this lifehack is so useful, people started designing special ropes just for it. Some of them aren't actually made of rope, and many use different fastening mechanisms and somewhat different shapes. The end result is the same though. People often refer to these special ropes as &quot;belts&quot;. You'll also find pants which are made with special loops of fabric. These &quot;belt loops&quot; do the trick above for you; just stick the rope in the loop, and it can't slip out unless the fabric rips. Sometimes pants come with elastic ropes built in to them; I've found these often snap or fall inside the pants in such a way that they are inaccessible; in that case, so long as you have more rope, it's no problem (just follow the steps above).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1253" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T03:43:40.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1763" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1714" CreationDate="2014-12-14T03:46:19.683" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your body was already built with this hack! The ancient Romans used their own urine for both toothpaste and mouthwash. While this might sound like a bad idea, urine is high in ammonia, which fights cavities. Your body doesn't have any use for this, so it gets rid of it through your urine. But your teeth absolutely love it (almost as much as fluoride) and it does a good job dealing with some nasty microorganisms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is a common belief that urine is also hygienic and sterile. So long as you don't have any ureal conditions, human urine is sterile when it exits your body. It does quickly become unsterile though. So you should use it as soon as possible, since many bacteria outside your body like to inhabit your urine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to other new researches (&lt;a href=&quot;http://jcm.asm.org/content/52/3/871.abstract?sid=2ddbe134-33db-4d37-b3fe-101887fe5811&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Journal of Clinical Microbiology&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fcimb.2013.00041/abstract&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Frontiers&lt;/a&gt;) urine is not sterile, but sometimes there may be healthy or unhealthy mixture of bacteria.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Definitely don't swallow your urine; this will probably do nothing in the near term but if you do it repeatedly it can cause all sorts of bad things to happen with your kidneys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that this will make your breath smell a bit. If you're going to do this around other people, you may want to pop a breath mint or at least gargle some water afterwards. The Romans had different cultural views on the scent of urine, and so that wasn't an issue for them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1253" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T20:47:48.717" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T20:47:48.717" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1765" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1529" CreationDate="2014-12-14T03:53:04.300" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try hacking your car with some white paint! White objects reflect light, while black and other colors tend to absorb most of the light. During the summer, when the sun is out, your car can heat up a lot. The more light it absorbs, the more energy (and consequently heat) is contained in the car. This can make it rather unpleasant to be in dark car. White cars will generally stay cooler than other kinds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're just now buying a car, consider buying one pre-hacked. Most car companies will sell you a white or light-colored car. If you can't do this, most automotive maintenance shops will repaint your car. You can do it yourself if you know what you're doing, but keep in mind that water based or latex paints aren't recommended on metal surfaces; the easiest way to paint your own car is with specialized auto paint or spray paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dark colored car fans might despair, since this can't be used in conjunction with the &quot;Dirt and other marks are basically invisible on a black car&quot; hack. But there is an option which preserves the best of both worlds. If you really can't part with your dark-colored car, consider investing in a light-colored tarp and sticking it in your trunk during summer months. The tarp should be large enough to cover the car completely. When you need to park in a spot that isn't completely covered, put the tarp over your car. You may see even better results with this &quot;white tarp&quot; method than with the &quot;white paint&quot; hack, but the tarp will take some effort to find and may cost on the order of 10-20 USD. Also note that there are some specially made &quot;car covers&quot; which are just tarps designed specifically for this purpose, so you might want to look into that, though they might cost a bit more than the equivalent-sized tarp would.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1253" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T03:53:04.300" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1767" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="261" CreationDate="2014-12-14T03:57:16.110" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Modern technology lets you hack this problem away! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In most parts of the world, weather forecasting is performed at least daily, and in many places you can get accurate hour-by-hour predictions. One of the main things they try to predict is whether there will be precipitation. As you can see from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.forecastwatch.com/docs/Short_Term_POP_Accuracy_2007/&quot;&gt;this study&lt;/a&gt;, the best predictors as of 7 years ago were bordering on 90% accuracy one day off, and it's only gotten better since. You can check forecasts on any device with an internet connection, such as a computer or a smartphone. You can also check them via TV or radio if those are more readily available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That means that 90% of the time, you can avoid this trouble by checking the weather forecasts, which should not take more than a few seconds in the morning. If there's anything more than a 10% chance of rain, just bring an umbrella and you've pre-hacked the system to avoid your troubles. You can do better by checking closer to the time you need to be outside, since forecasts generally do better the closer you are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, if you frequently go to certain places other than your home (e.g. your office) you can leave an umbrella in each of them. This will allow you to check right before you have to go outside again, which gives you the benefit of the most up-to-date forecasts. The only downside is that you'll have to carry the umbrella back with you, but that's not anywhere near as bad as being caught in the rain without one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an alternative to an umbrella, you could keep a poncho in your pocket. Disposable ponchos are available for as low as 1 USD and easily fit in even a small pocket. A garbage bag with a hole for your head will work as well if you're desperate. These are good options if umbrellas are not acceptable for any reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1253" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T03:57:16.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2014-12-14T04:07:03.557" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a small piece of floor carpet that isn't too thick. It may not be very comfortable, but that totally depends on the material and texture of the carpet. You can even find those which you might like more than the store-bought mouse pads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also it is important to check your mouse sensor type. I have a portable usb mouse that is specifically labeled as &lt;strong&gt;&quot;for shiny surfaces&quot;&lt;/strong&gt;. It works just fine on glass, table tops and other shiny surfaces, just as it says it would, but surprisingly, it lags and does weird stuff on common mouse pads. Maybe get one of those and forget about carpets and mouse pads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't care about your table and you don't want to buy a mouse, find a way to &lt;strong&gt;make the table surface non-shiny&lt;/strong&gt;. For example, you could rub some sand paper on the area you're moving the mouse around. The trick is that optic sensor built into the mouse may not focus very well on shiny surfaces because of its flat texture. To help it with the focus, you may increase the surface texture variations by sanding it a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or as others recommended, just put a standard office sheet of paper under it. Its texture is already good enough for most mice to work fine. But your palm might feel sore after some time because the paper will dry it out and result in additional friction with paper. To counter that, you could wear a glove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastEditorUserId="179" LastEditDate="2014-12-14T10:06:39.097" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T10:06:39.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1771" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1776" CreationDate="2014-12-14T04:21:57.317" Score="10" ViewCount="19561" Body="&lt;p&gt;The title really says it all, but for you sticklers...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to eat chips with out getting hands dirty?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I have tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A napkin; very awkward&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not eating chips; not a solution&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eating with my pinky and ring finger only; even more awkward&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="197" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-22T23:19:03.650" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:18:18.450" Title="How to eat chips with out getting hands dirty" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ClosedDate="2014-12-15T20:31:33.373" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1772" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-14T04:50:17.223" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to gardening: the cultivation of plants for purposes such as ornamental quality, food use, or natural habitats for wildlife, as well as questions which are linked to this activity, such as working with compost. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/camping&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'camping'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;camping&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Gardening Questions that are off-topic here &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;https://gardening.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Gardening &amp;amp; Landscaping Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:43:01.880" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T14:43:01.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1773" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-14T04:50:17.223" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to gardening: the cultivation of plants for purposes such as ornamental quality, food use, or natural habitats for wildlife." OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T11:28:09.543" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T11:28:09.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1774" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1771" CreationDate="2014-12-14T04:54:27.057" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming you don't mind getting your thumb and forefinger dirty, you could do push the bottom of the chip bag up so that you can reach the chips without submerging your hand in the bag, which would get your knuckles all dirty. For detailed instructions, I like &lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/V1yiqhoeV7Y?t=2m21s&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this video by Crazy Russian Hacker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, if you don't want to get your hands dirty at all, there is only one way I've found. It doesn't work with all kinds of chips, just the ones that stick to your tongue or that you can grasp with your tongue:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour some amount of chips into a bowl. This can be done without touching the chips at all.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the bowl with one hand&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move the bowl upwards towards your mouth&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stick your tongue out towards the chips, letting it touch one&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the chip sticks to your tongue, great. Cheetos do that well. So does popcorn. If the chip doesn't stick to your tongue, attempt to grasp the chip with your tongue (probably requires a flexible tongue)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull your tongue back into your mouth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The chip should now be in your mouth and you can eat properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: when there are few chips left in your bowl, it starts to get awkward because you have to bury your face in the bowl and stick your tongue out &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; far. But hey, if we want clean hands...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T04:54:27.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1775" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1777" CreationDate="2014-12-14T05:29:38.413" Score="11" ViewCount="22648" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I put books on a bookshelf, if the don't fill up the entire shelf, they fall over. I don't have a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bookend&quot;&gt;bookend&lt;/a&gt;, and I am lazy and like easy methods. How can I prevent the books from falling over?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried leaning them towards the end of the bookshelf, but somehow the books on the edge still manage to fall over. Perhaps that happens when I take books in and out but don't notice. Anyways, I dislike the look of books when they are tilted; straight vertical looks best IMO.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried putting objects next to the books. This helps, slightly, but the objects I don't mind leaving up there aren't heavy enough, so they slide, then the books fall over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:20:36.167" LastActivityDate="2015-07-20T09:34:24.547" Title="What is a good makeshift bookend?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1771" CreationDate="2014-12-14T05:31:12.490" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Things you may use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roll the sides of the bag down or put the chips on a platter so that you do not have to touch the greasy bag.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a tissue to touch chips. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are eating with several people put your chips in a cup and bring it to you mouth and eat that way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a fork. Take the forked end and carefully stick a chip between the forks and then eat it like that. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://techcrunch.com/2010/01/21/the-potato-chip-hand-lets-you-eat-chips-protects-your-fingers-from-getting-greasy-video/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Potato hand&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cfKqd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/7-life-changing-hacks-for-you-eat-potato-chips-other-bagged-snacks-0150873/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;7 Life-Changing Hacks for How You Eat Potato Chips &amp;amp; Other Bagged Snacks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use Chopsticks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/snKlB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/snKlBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:18:18.450" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:18:18.450" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1777" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1775" CreationDate="2014-12-14T06:09:49.517" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Low Energy Methods:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a vase or large jar and fill it with marbles or coins. This is decorative and cheap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a clear container and add some of your favourite or needed stuff, make sure they are heavy. Like watches, wallets, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make a stack of books. Simply take a stack of books and place them at the end of the shelf. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also potted plants work to or taking a garden stone and using that. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using a winter(or other) Boot or bottles also help. Creating a food can pyramid works, as well. But make sure the cans are not empty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Some methods from below may meet your needs without being exhausting.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My thoughts with pics from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.babble.com/crafts-activities/21-simple-ideas-for-diy-bookends/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;21 Simple Ideas for DIY Bookends&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a pillow. The pillow should be kind of big and heavy.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/i7eHP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/i7eHPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use small statues. Try something heavy also dumbbells help if you have a heavy duty shelf. Things like vases and potted plants(may lead to bugs) are helpful. If you can screw the head off the weight that really helps. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vcvh2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vcvh2m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thebeatthatmyheartskipped.co.uk/index.php/2010/06/29/diy-concrete-bookend-from-chez-larsson/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Concrete bookends.&lt;/a&gt; These can be created from pouring concrete into a plastic mold and setting it for 5-7 days, then curing it. I like to let my concrete set for nearly a month, but I usually use large amounts. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vBESZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vBESZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stick rocks together. You will need hot glue or another strong glue and stick all the rocks together. Using gravel and lots of glue really works. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7LDia.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7LDiam.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Covering bricks or just painting books. If you have a old book or a useless book(like Twilight) just paint that, you may need a heavier book or need 2 or 3 together. Also, take a brick and paint it(I do this) or cover it in cloth that matches the decor. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6Ug2Q.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6Ug2Qm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0GmCm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0GmCmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Uses vases with flowers or landscapes. Here is some pretty landscape or terrarium bookend that someone made:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5Eyda.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5Eydam.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are crafty the sky is the limit. More Ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Elu7n.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Elu7nm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rsh75m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rsh75m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pinterest.com/explore/homemade-bookends/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pinterest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.incrediblethings.com/home/13-brilliant-bookends/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Incredible things .com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Depending on the weight of the books you can decide the course of action.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T14:46:18.050" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T14:46:18.050" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1778" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1779" CreationDate="2014-12-14T06:11:56.913" Score="9" ViewCount="10323" Body="&lt;p&gt;Microwaving food often leaves behind splatters which are hard to clean up. When microwaving food from containers, I can usually just put the lid on top, rotated to leave a crack for air to come out. However, sometimes I'm microwaving long enough that this would warp the lid. Additionally, this doesn't work for microwaving things in plates and bowls; it seems weird and unnecessary to have to go grab a lid to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I avoid the splatters as much as possible, or reduce the amount of splatter so that it is easier to clean up?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T19:16:42.140" LastActivityDate="2018-01-19T04:34:10.007" Title="How to avoid splatters when microwaving?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1779" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1778" CreationDate="2014-12-14T06:11:56.913" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cover the food with paper! First, some safety stuff (or you can skip this and just use wax paper, which is safe):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be warned that there might be some safety hazard. I have used this my entire life without any problems, but that doesn't mean that problems won't crop up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure you don't have metal in the microwave. You don't want sparks to set fire to your paper.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paper burns at 451 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in a microwave &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Microwave_oven&amp;amp;oldid=634899276#Benefits_and_safety_features&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;rarely gets above 212 degrees&lt;/a&gt;. So the paper should not catch fire&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;Most paper plates, towels, napkins and bags [are microwave safe]. For optimal safety, use white, unprinted materials.&quot; &lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/appliances-and-thermometers/microwave-ovens-and-food-safety/ct_index/!ut/p/a1/jZFRb4IwEMc_DY-lZTiDeyMki7IJM2az8mIqHNCEtqTtYNunX6cvuuhm76l3v3979z9cYIoLyQbeMMuVZN3PvZjuyIpMg1lC0nwWPJJF9rbKn5KEROt7B2z_ALLwRv2VE5P_9OkNH9zpZbJscNEz2yIua4VpAxYxaUbQBtNaqQoZVoP9RDUrLTItgHUF1vcdZ7IE4-AK2Ra0UALsQSV4qdXIBkBqAHkkTl7CtLQ7Liv4wBtcnHdJAheLLFxP5mkWknzyG7hg4xG47pMzounU_rCzbSz3YeQm1lCDBu2_a5dure3Ng0c8Mo6j3yjVdOCXSnjkkqRVxmJ6TuJevNKv53hO-IvYRCb-Btur0rc!/#11&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ref&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; So unprinted printer paper would likely be okay. However, note that &quot;brown paper bags and newspapers&quot; &lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/appliances-and-thermometers/microwave-ovens-and-food-safety/ct_index/!ut/p/a1/jZFRb4IwEMc_DY-lZTiDeyMki7IJM2az8mIqHNCEtqTtYNunX6cvuuhm76l3v3979z9cYIoLyQbeMMuVZN3PvZjuyIpMg1lC0nwWPJJF9rbKn5KEROt7B2z_ALLwRv2VE5P_9OkNH9zpZbJscNEz2yIua4VpAxYxaUbQBtNaqQoZVoP9RDUrLTItgHUF1vcdZ7IE4-AK2Ra0UALsQSV4qdXIBkBqAHkkTl7CtLQ7Liv4wBtcnHdJAheLLFxP5mkWknzyG7hg4xG47pMzounU_rCzbSz3YeQm1lCDBu2_a5dure3Ng0c8Mo6j3yjVdOCXSnjkkqRVxmJ6TuJevNKv53hO-IvYRCb-Btur0rc!/#11&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;same ref&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; are &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; microwave safe.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;More things supporting microwave safe:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/289700&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This guy&lt;/a&gt; did an experiment&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;More safety to keep into account:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sneakykitchen.com/Ten_commandments/microwave_safety.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This&lt;/a&gt; says the chemicals from paper can transfer to your food.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I didn't find much that specifically talked about printer paper, but you might want to play it safe. Printer ink isn't too good to ingest, but if you don't care about that, you can use old printed paper. If you do care, you could use one-sided printed paper. Or you could just use paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want more safety, wax paper is completely safe, as can be &lt;a href=&quot;http://sneakykitchen.com/Ten_commandments/microwave_safety.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;seen&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/appliances-and-thermometers/microwave-ovens-and-food-safety/ct_index/!ut/p/a1/jZFRb4IwEMc_DY-lZTiDeyMki7IJM2az8mIqHNCEtqTtYNunX6cvuuhm76l3v3979z9cYIoLyQbeMMuVZN3PvZjuyIpMg1lC0nwWPJJF9rbKn5KEROt7B2z_ALLwRv2VE5P_9OkNH9zpZbJscNEz2yIua4VpAxYxaUbQBtNaqQoZVoP9RDUrLTItgHUF1vcdZ7IE4-AK2Ra0UALsQSV4qdXIBkBqAHkkTl7CtLQ7Liv4wBtcnHdJAheLLFxP5mkWknzyG7hg4xG47pMzounU_rCzbSz3YeQm1lCDBu2_a5dure3Ng0c8Mo6j3yjVdOCXSnjkkqRVxmJ6TuJevNKv53hO-IvYRCb-Btur0rc!/#11&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;from&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://homefoodsafety.org/cook/microwave-tips&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;various&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wax_paper#Food_preparation&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;references&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now that safety is out of the way:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For something like a bowl, just lay the paper directly on top if it's not going to touch your food anyways. If your microwave has a tray that rotates, you might have to fold the ends down so that the paper doesn't get pushed off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For something like a plate, fold the ends down to give the paper some elevation, and fold the center of the paper so it doesn't touch your food much. If you do mind the paper touching your food, you might have to add some supporting folds the other direction. Something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d3WEl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d3WElm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T14:00:05.457" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T14:00:05.457" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1782" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1778" CreationDate="2014-12-14T08:54:08.770" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I am microwaving some food in the plate, I cover this plate with another similar plate of a bit smaller size (both plates are ceramic) or the &quot;bell&quot; like this (this image is just &lt;em&gt;an example&lt;/em&gt; to show you what I did mean by the &quot;bell&quot;, it is important that the one you use &lt;strong&gt;isn't&lt;/strong&gt; made of metal):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/plate-covered-silver-cap-16936297.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a good resistance to splatters and doesn't hit heating performance (often I am heating cheesecakes in this way, I like them :) ).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-01-06T18:15:09.737" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T18:15:09.737" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2014-12-14T09:49:23.383" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;It might sound odd, but a cloth pot-holder works perfectly. The material is a bit similar to a real mouse-pad, and it's also around the same size. And, it's available in almost any kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: I'm not sure exactly what type of cloth it is, but it might be cotton+polyester. Here's a picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WlbD7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WlbD7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The important thing seems to be that the mouse has something to catch on and prevent it from moving too quickly. That's why cardboard didn't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T14:16:40.287" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T14:16:40.287" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1778" CreationDate="2014-12-14T10:19:34.813" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cover the container with food with a piece of baking paper aka &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parchment_paper&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;parchment paper&lt;/a&gt;. This will be fire-safe and keep the boiling droplets from flying out of the container. Parchment paper can withstand temperatures above 500 °C long enough for you to bake a turkey or several in a gas oven. Microwaves shouldn't be a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But don't mix it up with waxed paper or else &lt;a href=&quot;https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/1733/wax-paper-as-a-fire-starter&quot;&gt;it will burn!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:48:01.773" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T10:19:34.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1786" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="261" CreationDate="2014-12-14T11:54:32.613" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This answer cannot account for your transportation. If you ride cabs, drive yourself or use the bus, I cannot account for that. Because these factors differ everywhere&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My methods:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carry a reasonably water proof bag with you. If you have a purse or other handbag you can use that to cover your head at least and deflect some of the water from your body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carry a garbage bag. A large garbage bag can be used to cover your clothes and stop them from getting you very wet, also they are small so you can carry them anywhere. Alternatively, even though this is not a hack you could use some &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/recyclable-rain-poncho-pvc-rain-coat_60083798176.html&quot;&gt;waterproof smocks&lt;/a&gt;(sort of like this, but there are smaller ones).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Smaller storage bags that you may have if you are coming from the store or can pick up somewhere can be applied to your limbs with rubberbands(or just tied using the bag) to keep them dry. Or you can put your clothes in the bag.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Newspaper or magazine. Holding these over your head makes them get wet and not you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try taking your clothing off. This is very undesirable, but you can undress as much clothing as is decent and put them in any bag you have. Or take a shirt you have off(if you can) and drape that to protect the other clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Or in the words of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2011/04/how-to-avoid-getting-soaked-in-the-rain-without-an-umbrella/&quot;&gt;Lifehacker.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;: Run for it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;you will catch less rain if you run faster, but the angle of your body&#xA;  has an effect as well because of the direction of the rain. Leaning&#xA;  forward can improve your chances of staying dry. This is great, but my&#xA;  concern would be more of slipping and falling or running into&#xA;  something accidentally than getting wet in this case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So try to:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Angle away from the rain&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not slip&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Run very fast&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_10030056_make-homemade-umbrella.html&quot;&gt;Create a Homemade umbrella&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plan ahead:  Bring a umbrella or check the weather. Some apps can give you alerts. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T11:54:32.613" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1788" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1883" CreationDate="2014-12-14T12:15:19.073" Score="10" ViewCount="9845" Body="&lt;p&gt;I notice that when I haul things that don't really fit, by leaving the rear hatch on my car/suv/crossover open there is a tendency for exhaust fumes to circulate up to the drivers area. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Renting a truck for a 2 mile drive with a couple of 8 foot pieces of lumber just does not make sense. What is the healthiest/safest way to drive with the rear open?  I have tried driving with the heat on full, and/or the windows open but not really sure which is the best approach. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:35:31.810" Title="Healthiest way to haul over-sized object in an automobile" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1789" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1791" CreationDate="2014-12-14T12:23:03.717" Score="11" ViewCount="22542" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a refrigerator that has been left with food in it and without electricity for some time, opening the door is 'unpleasant'.  It either needs to be cleaned and restored to service or it needs to have the door come off to get it out of the house.  In either case the stink needs to be managed before anything happens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Optimally something I can toss in there and close the door would be the best solution. But I need some way to kill the stink before doing anything. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="7257" LastEditDate="2016-01-03T21:54:38.430" LastActivityDate="2021-02-12T04:18:40.587" Title="How to kill the stink in an unplugged refrigerator?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1791" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1789" CreationDate="2014-12-14T13:35:54.203" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most of the time when I am going to a long long vacation I just unplugged my refrigerator (making sure that it is empty first) while leaving only maybe 5-10 pieces of charcoal inside the refrigerator by putting them in a newspaper (make sure that the newspaper are open).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is said that the charcoal eliminates odor effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By searching it I realized that there many ways to eliminate the odor effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Baking Soda:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Spread a layer of baking soda on a cookie sheet and place it in the&#xA;  refrigerator overnight or until the refrigerator odors are gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Fresh Coffee Grounds:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Spread a layer of fresh coffee grounds over the bottom of a cookie&#xA;  sheet and place in the refrigeratore overnight. A coffee smell will&#xA;  linger, but will disappear quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Activated Charcoal:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Activated charcoal is available at most pet stores. Spread a layer of&#xA;  activated charcoal over the bottom of a cookie sheet. Place the cookie&#xA;  sheet in the refrigerator for a few days, until the odors are gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Unscented Cat Litter:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Place a layer of unscented cat litter on the bottom layer of a cookie&#xA;  sheet and place in the refrigerator for a few days, until the odors&#xA;  are removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://housekeeping.about.com/od/kitchen/p/fridgeodors.htm&quot;&gt;Source - Housekeeping.about.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;wikiHow states that&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Dissolve 1/2 cup of baking soda into a sink filled with warm water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And use that to&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Wash and rinse all of the parts before thoroughly drying them. Don't forget to wipe as much of the walls and floor of the fridge as you can, even under the crisper drawers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Bad-Smells-in-Your-Fridge&quot;&gt;wikiHow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2014-12-14T21:42:17.673" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T21:42:17.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1788" CreationDate="2014-12-14T13:45:23.763" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is possible to put anything on the roof of your automobile, don't worry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For everything that &lt;strong&gt;doesn't fit your car&lt;/strong&gt;, the most easy way is to position all the rest of your luggage &lt;strong&gt;on the roof of your car&lt;/strong&gt;, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YrAwk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inspirational-quotes-short-funny-stuff.com/images/safe-driving-tips-funny-car-with-luggage.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The biggest advantage of this is that you don't block your view to any side (except of top) and, of course, it is very safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way is, of course, to carry the trailer with you if you are planning to drive with big objects, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iGW83.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iGW83m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_2201.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is quite safe too, but makes your transport too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:35:31.810" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:35:31.810" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1793" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1795" CreationDate="2014-12-14T14:55:12.000" Score="16" ViewCount="442" Body="&lt;p&gt;My fireplace is quite deep, and I always struggle to light the back of it with a normal length match - I don't like getting sooty hands, and I worry about burning myself.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The longer matches are quite expensive - I'd rather not have to use them. Is there anything I can do to make this easier?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even quite a convoluted method may work better - for example, could focusing the heat from a candle with a magnifying glass light the back?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:19:01.063" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:54:00.587" Title="How can I light the very back of my fire?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;fire&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1794" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1793" CreationDate="2014-12-14T15:16:49.440" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming you're lighting something like paper or another easily burned material under the wood, you can try lighting rolled up newspaper or some similar material. Use one or two pages at a time, rolling them diagonally so that it reaches further than rolling it horizontally or vertically would. Keep the roll relatively tight so that there's not a big hole and make sure to light the bottom of the roll so that the top catches fire as well. Smaller pieces of paper work as well, but the longer the roll the more time you'll have to light the material for the fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for the convoluted method you mentioned, magnifying glasses focus &lt;em&gt;light&lt;/em&gt; not &lt;em&gt;heat&lt;/em&gt;, so that wouldn't work :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-14T15:22:15.407" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T15:22:15.407" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1793" CreationDate="2014-12-14T15:45:45.863" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spaghetti is a cheap food, and is flammable before it is cooked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g2U3m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g2U3mm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Spaghetti used as a spill&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homehacks.com/spaghetti-candle-lighter/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It can be used to reach the back of the fire quite well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:51:52.677" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:51:52.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1796" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1797" CreationDate="2014-12-14T15:50:03.547" Score="10" ViewCount="1017" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have loose change that I empty out each day on my dresser. The change always seems to get in the way when I need to use the dresser to write on paper. I'd like to find a way to organize the change so it doesn't take up as much dresser space. I know I could purchase a piggy bank, but I don't want to spend any money on this. I've tried putting the change in a drawer, but then it gets all over and in my way when I put clothes in and back out of the drawer. I've also tried putting them in a plastic bag, but I really hate that option since it is really tacky, and I need to open and close the bag each time I have more coins to put in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It doesn't matter if all the coins are mixed in some makeshift container together or if there's some makeshift contraption that organizes the denominations of the coins as well. Either one will work for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sElNs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Collection of small change&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-12-21T12:58:48.323" LastActivityDate="2017-12-24T14:40:46.957" Title="What is a good makeshift coin holder or organizer?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1797" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1796" CreationDate="2014-12-14T16:03:47.037" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a hot chocolate tin with a slit in the lid:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nDBGF.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mad4tools.com/cadbury-instant-hot-chocolate-2kg-tin-7158-p.asp&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pot - Mad For Tools&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.barnitts.co.uk/products/details/2018.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Knife - Barnitts and Stanley&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-best-tips-for-a-brown-complexion.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Powder - WISEGeek&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finished:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z9fbP.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z9fbPm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For me, the slit needs to be 30mm long and 4mm wide (to accommodate the £2 coin).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:16:51.800" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:16:51.800" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1798" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-14T16:29:55.440" Score="69" ViewCount="66194" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fact: Flies move fast. Very fast. That's why you need something that moves even faster – like a fly swatter – to kill a fly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But what if you don't have a flyswatter handy? Then, how can you catch and kill a fly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried whacking them with so many different items, from wooden sticks (bad idea!) to paper (way too flimsy) to magazines. All the methods are too slow, or failed for other reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:18:41.367" LastActivityDate="2020-10-07T16:47:40.840" Title="Is there any way to kill a fly without a flyswatter?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="30" CommentCount="13" FavoriteCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1796" CreationDate="2014-12-14T16:33:12.653" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use any bottle with the neck of size enough to push your coin in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Kind of exotic bottle with coins:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KVVW5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KVVW5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/glass-bottle-full-coins-25151412.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;original image&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usual plastic bottle:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hd4Cw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hd4Cwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/plastic-bottle-coins-15281537.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;original image&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:17:48.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2014-12-14T16:52:03.907" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you have a fan? It would be a wonderful tool to kill them. As you know, fans blows with their front side, but the rear side will suck and (hopefully) cut the fly in pieces. Fly is quite a small thing, so I doubt that it will make and damage to your fan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, any kind of sticks with motorized propellers, they'll also work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would be an example of such stick, but its quite simple to make one with lego :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nLOtw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nLOtwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cdn.instructables.com/FO4/D9GK/F8J7A0EL/FO4D9GKF8J7A0EL.LARGE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And mini-vacuum cleaners would work too (e.g. for automobiles). Of course, normal-sized vacuums would work too, but I don't think its easy to chase a fly with big ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way (maybe not as efficient) - try to fill some of your spray bottles with water. Then spray some water on a fly (do not recommend to do it near some technic :D ).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T13:18:14.183" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1796" CreationDate="2014-12-14T17:13:50.427" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Prescription bottles work well, especially because they keep larger coins such as quarters stacked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For your usage, where you're looking for something to put various coins in, just use &lt;strong&gt;a mug&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T17:13:50.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2014-12-14T17:19:05.673" Score="29" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all, make &lt;em&gt;your&lt;/em&gt; job easier. Open the blinds/curtains at a window or turn on a single light to attract them to land on a smaller area. When closing in on them with your tool of choice, come in slightly behind them, since that's the direction in which they take off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a hand vacuum&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a rolled up magazine&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use Windex or another glass cleaner (This only &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; works if the fly has landed on a window)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-14T17:27:05.223" LastActivityDate="2014-12-14T17:27:05.223" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1803" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1807" CreationDate="2014-12-14T20:29:16.023" Score="7" ViewCount="10790" Body="&lt;p&gt;After a while, the flavor from chewing gum goes away. Sometimes I will add another stick and keep chewing and other times I will swallow and then get another piece (maybe later), but both of these require more chewing gum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to keep a single piece minty or to make it minty again when it's run down on flavor?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:35:22.070" LastActivityDate="2020-03-04T17:11:28.567" Title="How to keep chewing gum's flavor?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2014-12-14T20:34:05.233" Score="48" Body="&lt;p&gt;The trick of how to kill flies is &lt;em&gt;the approach&lt;/em&gt; rather than the item used. Flies have &lt;a href=&quot;http://animals.pawnation.com/flies-see-out-compound-eye-5361.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;nearly 360 degree vision&lt;/a&gt;, so sneaking won't help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, wait for them to land somewhere that you can strike against. Waving them towards an area can help, but isn't fully effective. Once it has landed on an acceptable area, approach the fly slowly, not making any sudden movements. Most of the time the fly will not move unless you get very close. Continue until you're within striking distance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you're within striking distance, continue to move your arm that is going to strike the fly closer to the fly until the item you're striking it with is approximately 7-10 inches (18-25 centimeters) away from the fly. Maybe closer if you choose to flick the fly instead. You'll get the feel of it after a few failed attempts where it &lt;em&gt;flies&lt;/em&gt; away most likely. Then comes the big moment: strike at it as fast as you can. Usually the fly does not have time to react fast enough to escape the blow, especially if the object you're striking with has some width.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've killed hundreds of flies this way using my hand, rolled up paper, a shoe, or something similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2018-07-26T18:00:39.697" LastActivityDate="2018-07-26T18:00:39.697" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1805" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1531" CreationDate="2014-12-14T21:30:47.903" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to buy a colander or have one sitting around, you can make your own quite easily!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to make one would be to use the plastic bag that the cereal comes in. Simply punch a few small holes into the bottom of the bag (since it's the last part of the cereal the bag's condition doesn't matter) with a sharp object, a pen would work. I wouldn't recommend cutting holes in the bag because it'd be easy to make them too big to where the cereal is likely to slide out. However, while this is the most simple approach, it's likely not the most effective due to the flimsiness of the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As such, it'd be better to use something a little more sturdy. If you wanted to make a serious colander, you could use a plastic bowl (preferably a thin one) and drill holes (or perhaps saw if you have the correct tools) into it but that's a good bit of work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A much easier way would be to use a tin pan or something similar - it'd work great. Since it's more sturdy, you could cut or punch holes into it, which allows larger escapes for the crumbs while making them a size to keep the cereal in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In any case, put the cereal in the colander you made and shake it around, particularly back and forth, trying to get the crumbs to go in the holes you made.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-15T01:25:43.627" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T01:25:43.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1806" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-14T22:31:21.123" Score="20" ViewCount="6340" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm shaving my beard with my &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001FDKGIW&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;electric trimmer&lt;/a&gt;, and it breaks when I'm only halfway through*.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Unfortunately, I don't have any other shaving device around -- and even if I did have a razor or a razor-sharp blade, I &lt;a href=&quot;https://judaism.stackexchange.com/q/30026/5323&quot;&gt;wouldn't be allowed to use it&lt;/a&gt; because of the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/9920#v=27&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;rules of Judaism&lt;/a&gt;, which allow shaving with &lt;a href=&quot;https://judaism.stackexchange.com/q/30029/5323&quot;&gt;most electric shavers&lt;/a&gt;, but never with a razor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since looking like a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-Face&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;freak&lt;/a&gt; is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; high on my list of priorities, what can I do to finish off the shave?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; This has never happened to me, but I'm perpetually paranoid that it might....I'd like to know what I might have to do, before I have to do it.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:42:07.383" LastActivityDate="2016-05-01T10:57:46.820" Title="What to do if your shaver broke halfway through shaving?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1803" CreationDate="2014-12-14T22:42:44.500" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dip it in some menthol crystals. Use sparingly; they're very strong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, just pop a strong mint hardcandy in your mouth and chew it up along with your gum. The fragments will mix with the gum and keep it minty for a little while longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or just stop chewing gum. It's designed to be disposable; if you're expecting it to last, you're doing it wrong. Consider investing in some good flavored toothpicks, which both last longer and help you remove bits of food stuck in your teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T09:09:47.073" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T09:09:47.073" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1808" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1803" CreationDate="2014-12-14T22:43:38.477" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;A Solution:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a mint or some other candy. Take these and suck on them at the same time you suck on chew the gum and the flavour should come back. Also, take the candy and smash it into pieces and introduce that into your mouth or cover the gum with it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adding a drop of some flavoured syrup also helps. Or even chewing on mint leaves, but do this on a different side of your mouth. Otherwise your gum will be ruined. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chewing the gum slower helps keep its flavour more, as the saliva that is breaking down the flavour cannot circulate through out the gum as fast. By chewing you are kneading the saliva into the gum.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;And there is no way to stop it, it appears.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-does-gum-lose-its-flavor/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wonderopolis.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;So why don’t these flavors last? When you chew gum, the saliva (spit)&#xA;  in your mouth begins to digest the sweeteners and flavorings in the&#xA;  gum. Unlike the gum base, the other ingredients can be broken down and&#xA;  digested.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;As you swallow while you chew, the digested sweeteners and flavorings&#xA;  move through your digestive system to your stomach. Eventually, you&#xA;  digest all the sweeteners and flavorings, and all you’re left with is&#xA;  the gum base and softeners. That’s when you sense that your gum has&#xA;  lost its flavor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;And something I haven't tried.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Barry -   Yes. So Martha’s been chewing some minty chewing gum and I&#xA;  hope by now the mintiness has disappeared.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Martha -   Yes and it’s going a bit cardboardy and generally not very&#xA;  nice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Barry -   OK. So now what I’m going to do is I’m going to ask you to&#xA;  take it out of your mouth and roll it in this little mound of icing&#xA;  sugar that I’ve got in front of you and if you just pop that back and&#xA;  have a chew on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Martha -   Urgh, choking on some icing sugar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Barry -   Tell me how it tastes now. Just keep chewing away for a&#xA;  moment or two. So what we’re really investigating is the way that one&#xA;  sense has an impact on another. So, here we’re talking about how taste&#xA;  might affect smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Martha -    Mmm…Yeah, so it’s definitely tasting newer again and yeah,&#xA;  the mintiness is coming back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Barry -   So the mintiness has come back and that’s amazing because&#xA;  there is no mint in icing suger. So that’s a strange effect. What&#xA;  you’re getting is the fact that when you combine the sugar with the&#xA;  odour in your mouth, you get something super-additive that’s more than&#xA;  the sum of the parts. You’re not getting them both together, you’re&#xA;  getting the sugar boosting your ability to detect mint and the mint&#xA;  seems to resume its presence.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So apparently rolling the gum in sugar may help. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wikihow: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Chewing-Gum-Last-Longer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Make Chewing Gum Last Longer&lt;/a&gt;: Put the gum in cold water for a time(I wouldn't do this for very long) and this is suppose give it back the original texture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T04:16:08.680" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T04:16:08.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1578" CreationDate="2014-12-15T02:01:39.813" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Longer torso length shirts would be my first choice (and recommended by other people for this question).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Double sided tape would be my second choice. There are lots of products out there specifically made for this (i.e., Hollywood Fashion Tape, double sided stylist tape, etc.). You could even use duct tape in an emergency (not recommended as the glue doesn't come off clothing easily).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to make temporary (emergency) double sided tape, you have some options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make small loops of regular tape with the glue facing out. This method may require lots of loops to prevent the clothing from slipping.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ESkpR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ESkpRm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make a long loop of regular tape with the glue facing out. At some interval, place a holding loop around the longer loop to prevent it from sliding apart. You could think of this assembly like cable ties around cables.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UECqb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UECqbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The right most piece of string is what I am trying to describe, just with tape.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using two pieces of tape that are approximately the same length, put the glue sides together where about half of the glue is not covered by the other piece of tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:04:26.067" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:04:26.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1578" CreationDate="2014-12-15T02:15:23.890" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just tuck your shirt into your underwear really well and then pull your trousers on over the top. Stretch your arms up to loosen it a little so it doesn't look too tight and to prevent the possibility of a wedgie. This works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1284" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T02:15:23.890" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1812" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1806" CreationDate="2014-12-15T03:12:12.410" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on how full your beard is, you might be able to try waxing it for 1 to 5 minutes. You can also try making a homemade hair removal cream (or you can buy &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000KKNQBK&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;some&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Recipe/Instructions:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;2 cups of sugar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1/4 cup of lemon juice or molasses&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1/4 cup of water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Combine ingredients&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cool in a fridge in an airtight container&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply to face for 5 to 10 minutes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Scrape off with &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B008RZ7RX8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wax spatula&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both of these methods can be painful, so if you have low pain tolerance, use a painkiller.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2014-12-15T05:28:31.030" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T05:28:31.030" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2014-12-15T03:42:05.723" Score="27" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This is what I use:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make fly strips. Take a sticky tape, usually duct tape and stick it together to form double sided tape. Now hang it around, you can attach pieces of food to attract even more flies, but you have to throw them out because they may rot if left to long. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try using essential oils as a natural flyspray. These:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Smells good and promote cleanliness as they can control bacteria growth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Natural-Household-Fly-Spray&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Make a Natural Household Fly Spray&lt;/a&gt;: These essential oils include Peppermint, Tea Tree oil, Orange oil, etc. Mixed with water they can kill flies if they get to close.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Body spray:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;1 cup water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;1 cup Avon Skin So Soft Bath Oil&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;2 cups vinegar&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;1 tbs. Eucalyptus oil (found in health food stores)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Optional: few tablespoons of citronella oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Room spray:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;18 oz (2 1/4 cups) white vinegar&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;2 Tbsp dish washing soap&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a hard book. A hard book can smack houseflies with accuracy as they don't move very much, but make sure you don't use to heavy of a book. Also, a wet rag can be used, as it has the appropriate weight. You could &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Swat-a-Fly-Without-a-Fly-Swatter&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;experiment&lt;/a&gt; and some people say use plastic platulas, but I've never really tried. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.getridoffliesguide.com/homemade-fly-traps/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Make fly traps.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Njhek.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a water bottle and cut it half. Take the top funnel portion and put it into the bottom. You can keep the bottle top on but I don't. Putting a sugar and vinegar solution also helps, but you can use fruit juices or pop(about 5 table spoons) as these work better. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DiDyf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can take a jar and place a paper funnel into it. Also, add a solution as stated above. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both these methods may use sugary solutions which attract the flies, the funnels stop the from escaping. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080802104425AALFOGE&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Yahoo:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From user Josho on how to make mini fly swatters:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;MATERIALS NEEDED &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;1) a wooden chopstick (you can get these for free at a chinese&#xA;  restaurant) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;2) a square of cardboard (about 4&quot;X5&quot;) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;3) heavy duty tape &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;4) push pin &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;STEPS: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;1)take the cardboard and cut it to the appropriate size &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;2) make holes into the cardboard with a push pin (make sure there are&#xA;  a lot) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;3.) tape the chopstick to the back of the cardboard square making sure that you start from he back and keep taping with one continuos strip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T03:42:05.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1815" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1823" CreationDate="2014-12-15T04:57:44.690" Score="17" ViewCount="48418" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I make pancakes, I can never make them very circular. My pancakes always end up looking deformed and barely like a circle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried just pouring the batter (which didn't work) and using a funnel, which worked better but still didn't give me the result I wanted. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to make perfectly (or near perfectly) circular pancakes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-01-04T23:38:23.220" LastActivityDate="2017-03-17T13:16:10.207" Title="How to make neat, round pancakes" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1815" CreationDate="2014-12-15T05:33:13.987" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;These things that work for me:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heating up the pan. If the pan is heated up appropriately the pancakes will cook before they can spill out of order.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kitchenworksinc.com/4-Piece-SS-Biscuit-Cutter-Set__971090.aspx?gclid=CIKdyJOlx8ICFQyPaQodPr8A_A&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Use biscuit tins or a cup or bowl&lt;/a&gt;. This solution keeps them circular and in sizes. Using a cup, cut the top off and lay the cup or biscuit tin in the pan and pour the batter in. This keeps the pancakes circular. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chefmom.sheknows.com/articles/817059/How-to-make-a-perfect-pancake&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;sheknows.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T05:33:13.987" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1817" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1884" CreationDate="2014-12-15T13:13:24.890" Score="7" ViewCount="2532" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a jewel case in which a cd came. The tab in the corner is broken:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xHA0Z.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tab is gone, so the front falls off whenever opening the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried using duct tape, clear tape, etc. and the problem is that it doesn't hinge. What can I use to reform a hinge?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T10:14:54.690" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T10:14:54.690" Title="How can I repair a broken jewel case?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;music&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1818" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1796" CreationDate="2014-12-15T14:28:43.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A craft idea I have is to cut 4 or so old socks, probably right around the ankle part. Then take some string or rope, and cut some small holes in the socks for the string to pass through. Slide the string through the socks, then take another string and tie/adhere the ends together. With the other string, just adhere it to the wall with a nail or something. Thus I can have a nice organizational coin holders. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5BbBd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another idea without worrying about organizing the denominations is I could just take an empty gallon water jug, cut it around the middle, and then just use the bottom part as a coin holder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T14:28:43.987" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1819" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1529" CreationDate="2014-12-15T15:52:54.547" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a converter, there's really no need to work around not having an air conditioner in your car, as long as you can run a fan you can &lt;a href=&quot;http://workshop.lifehacker.com/make-a-small-air-conditioner-out-of-an-ice-bucket-1627528963&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;make your own air conditioner&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically what you want to do is take two different-sized containers (one has to fit inside the other). In the larger container you want to cut out a hole in the top so that you can set the fan on it and have air blowing into the container., and a few small holes in the side so that air can escape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, you take the smaller container, and fill it with ice. Simply place the container with ice into the larger container, then set the fan on top and turn it on. The fan will blow air over the ice which cools it, and the air will escape out the sides of the container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TNaWv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TNaWvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;DIY Air Conditioner&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5814844/chill-your-room-with-a-fan-and-styrofoam-cooler&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-23T07:25:30.957" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T07:25:30.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1820" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2014-12-15T16:08:45.817" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;The reason that flyswatters are more effective than a magazine is because of the holes. Moving a newspaper, magazine or other flat object through the air very quickly actually creates a buffer of air moving in front of the object you're swiping with, which blows the fly out of the way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As well as avoiding the above, a flyswatter's holes enable it to move faster, thus increasing the chance of whacking the fly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, if you want to improvise a flyswat, I would recommend using any device that has holes in big enough for air to pass through but not big enough for a fly to pass through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would also recommend getting your arm as close as possible (moving slowly) before swatting. This gives the fly less time to react to your movement and decreases the chances of escape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, for a less active approach, you can try killing flies without swatting them. A jam jar half-full of sugar water with some holes cut in the lid always worked quite nicely for me, or there are numerous commercial products that attract and trap flies - for example, on sticky paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="148" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T16:08:45.817" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1778" CreationDate="2014-12-15T16:12:13.540" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_wrap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;cling film&lt;/a&gt; (plastic wrap) and make small holes close to the centre of the dish. I find that this is enough to let steam escape, and any splatter effect is reduced (compared to covering the dish with something and leaving a small gap at the edge) because the holes are central and small.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="148" LastEditorUserId="148" LastEditDate="2014-12-15T16:57:09.813" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T16:57:09.813" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1822" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1793" CreationDate="2014-12-15T16:31:33.293" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm assuming you're building your fires in the more &quot;traditional&quot; way, something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hXzKg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hXzKgm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Paper firelighters amongst wood&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method has a few drawbacks... I'm guessing that you're looking to light your fire from the front and back in the hopes of getting it to burn evenly to prevent it from collapsing in on itself and smothering right? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rather than changing the way you light the fire, consider changing the way you build it to begin with. There are a couple of fire building methods that should light easily without requiring you to light it from the back. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.woodheat.org/top-down-steps.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Top Down Fire&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/B2DjK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/B2DjKm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Fire laid with paper lighters above the wood&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this arrangement you should be able to light the paper at the top-front and the flame should quickly spread all the way back and then slowly burn downward. The whole stack should light in about ten minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Light-a-Fire-in-a-Fireplace#Starting_a_Fire_without_a_Grate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Box Fire or Log Cabin Fire&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G7QvY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G7QvYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Fire laid with paper lighters under a frame of wood&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this arrangement you light the paper at the bottom-front and the flame should spread down the middle to the back pretty quickly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both of these methods should give you a nice fire without too much babysitting. Adding more wood to these fires will also be easier because you're working with a flat top, so there's no need to carefully place and balance new logs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:54:00.587" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:54:00.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1823" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1815" CreationDate="2014-12-15T16:41:01.027" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;By putting the pancake batter into a squeeze bottle, you can create any shape you like. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0036DD9OW&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;products made for this purpose&lt;/a&gt; but you can also use any old empty squeeze bottle you have lying around, like so: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W4MmV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method lets you &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=pancake%20art%20gif&amp;amp;tbs=imgo:1#q=pancake+art+gif&amp;amp;tbs=imgo:1,itp:animated&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;draw cool stuff&lt;/a&gt;. Though I imagine line-art pancakes like those would be pretty hard to flip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="64" LastEditorUserId="64" LastEditDate="2016-09-26T14:46:01.493" LastActivityDate="2016-09-26T14:46:01.493" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1824" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1825" CreationDate="2014-12-15T17:18:30.787" Score="18" ViewCount="1966" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the easiest way to clean dried/burnt-on food out of a microwave? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cleaning out the microwave was always one of my least favorite tasks back when I worked the graveyard shift at the local diner. The graveyard shift was usually an 11pm to 7am shift, so I usually got stuck cleaning all of the kitchen's appliances after they were heavily used and abused throughout the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The microwave offered a special challenge, because you couldn't soak it in water or use the heavy duty chemical oven cleaners in it to loosen the dried/burnt-on food stuffs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Manual scrubbing would work but it was painfully time consuming, and unpleasant because the microwave was mounted on the wall overhead, so scouring usually meant standing on a stool for 20-30 minutes and applying an awful lot of &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbow_grease&quot;&gt;elbow grease&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better/easier way to clean out a heavily abused microwave oven?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T19:13:58.053" LastActivityDate="2020-05-12T20:02:57.560" Title="Cleaning a microwave" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1824" CreationDate="2014-12-15T17:18:30.787" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;After watching me struggle with this a for a couple of weeks, the day-cook showed me a really simple trick for cleaning out the microwave:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find a microwave safe bowl &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill it half way with water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Microwave the bowl of water uncovered in the microwave for 5-10 minutes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let the microwave rest for another few minutes to cool slightly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wipe out the microwave with a kitchen towel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat steps 3-5 if necessary&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works by filling the microwave with steam which re-hydrates and loosens the dried-on food making it much easier to wipe away. Even the most burnt on stuff will loosen up after a cycle or two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-15T17:35:14.587" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T17:35:14.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1826" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1578" CreationDate="2014-12-15T18:23:19.987" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;As &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/1587/32&quot;&gt;mentioned before&lt;/a&gt; there are &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shirtstay.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;commercial products&lt;/a&gt; available to solve this problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T3PSO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T3PSOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But that would be expensive and wouldn't be a proper life hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To save a little money you could just re-purpose an old pair of suspenders, you should be able to find them in thrift stores, provided you don't have a significant hipster population in your area...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z50qw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z50qwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With this style of suspenders you can carefully remove the stitching, to separate the two elastic strips. Then you will have two working sock/shirt garters for around $2.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:03:47.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1827" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-15T18:46:41.020" Score="32" ViewCount="4588" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;em&gt;This is an attempt at a canonical Q&amp;amp;A for the question above, as suggested in &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1165/lets-have-some-cake-and-eat-it-too#comment1354_1165&quot;&gt;this comment&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  This should replace the &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/388/how-do-i-eat-a-mango-without-getting-sticky&quot;&gt;Mango&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/47/how-to-eat-barbecue-ribs-without-getting-covered-in-barbecue-sauce&quot;&gt;BBQ Ribs&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1771/how-to-eat-chips-with-out-getting-hands-dirty&quot;&gt;Chips&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/187/how-can-i-eat-an-apple-without-getting-sticky-fingers&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/413/how-do-i-eat-an-orange-without-getting-sticky&quot;&gt;Orange&lt;/a&gt; eating questions.&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am trying to eat a food that is juicy / sticky / has sauce on it / is greasy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I do this without getting it all over myself? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have already tried eating more carefully only using my fingertips but I still get too much on my face, hands, and fingers. I have also tried using napkins but that didn't work because I ended up with bits of paper stuck to the food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any methods that work for most / all foods that I could possibly want to know about?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2019-05-23T23:06:17.090" Title="How can I neatly eat messy food without &quot;common&quot; utensils?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="3" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-03-13T20:07:40.353" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1829" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1806" CreationDate="2014-12-15T19:04:52.340" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;My last answer was removed; apparently folks thought I was joking. So I'll drop the levity...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to look like a &amp;quot;freak&amp;quot; (your word), then you want to be &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; careful about what you use to remove hair from your face. The skin on your face is extremely sensitive; while you can easily use many different tools and techniques to remove hair from other parts of your body, careless treatment of your face is nearly certain to result in damage to your skin that will look (and feel!) worse than the hair you started with. In particular, if you are prone to ingrown hairs you'll want to avoid cutting or breaking the hair at or below the skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, &lt;strong&gt;I'm saying you should avoid hacky solutions here.&lt;/strong&gt; No matter how negatively you expect folks to react to you showing up with a day's growth of facial hair, showing up looking like you stepped &lt;em&gt;out of the burn unit into a nest of wasps&lt;/em&gt; isn't going to be an improvement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said... You can certainly &lt;em&gt;mitigate&lt;/em&gt; the impact of shaver breakage. Here are a couple of suggestions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Top-down + bottom-up shaving&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like most of us, you probably shave by starting on one side of your face and then moving to the other, to allow you to clearly see what you're doing in a mirror by turning your head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Well, stop doing that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start at the top and work in narrow rows across your entire face down to your jaw line, being careful to still shave with the grain.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Then start at the bottom of your neck and shave in rows &lt;em&gt;up&lt;/em&gt; to your jaw line, again being careful to respect the grain.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Finish your jaw line, and do a final pass &lt;em&gt;perpendicular&lt;/em&gt; to the grain to catch stray hairs that may have been flattened during the first pass.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At &lt;em&gt;no time&lt;/em&gt; during this process do you look like Two-Face. The worst that can happen is that you're left with a slightly odd-shaped band of stubble - and there's a way to mitigate that too...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Two-pass shaving&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Invest in a small, inexpensive electric &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_clipper&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;clipper&lt;/a&gt;. These are essentially a miniature version of the ones your barber uses to trim your hair, and you can probably pick these up for $10-$12 at your local discount department store. You can even find packages that come with &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B001GQ3GEY&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fairly crappy electric shaver heads&lt;/a&gt; as well, which has the added bonus of giving you a spare shaver and potentially side-stepping this whole issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have your trimmers, use those to do a first pass on your face. Don't use a guard - just hold the flat head of the trimmer parallel to your skin, allowing the hair to enter the cutting blades without bringing the cutting surfaces themselves into contact with your skin. Note that the design of this tool is essentially a row of tiny scissors - which should thus comply with &lt;a href=&quot;https://judaism.stackexchange.com/questions/30026/are-old-fashioned-razors-kosher/30028#30028&quot;&gt;your religious obligations&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you're done, you'll be left with fairly short stubble. If your shaver breaks immediately, you could just go with that look - it's actually quite popular these days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming you want a closer shave, just finish it up with your normal shaver, using the top-down/bottom-up method described above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The advantages of this method are threefold:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The shorter hair will actually be easier for most electric shavers to handle without getting clogged, thus making it less likely that your shaver will break mid-way.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There's less of a difference in hair length between the area you're shaving and the area you've already shaved - so if your shaver &lt;em&gt;does&lt;/em&gt; break mid-way, you're not going to look as odd.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As the trimmers can readily handle hair of any length, you should need fewer passes to complete the job - thus reducing skin irritation.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T19:04:52.340" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1815" CreationDate="2014-12-15T19:39:50.250" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a lot of old 60ml syringes lying around. These make great water guns, but you can also use them to make pancakes. Just be sure you either get all the lumps out of the batter, or cut part of the end off so it can handle some lumps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply stick the end into the batter, pull the desired amount into the syringe, and push it into the pan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is great because:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can make them any shape you want&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You have measurements on the sides, you can make them all the same size if you want&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's not messy at all, hardly any cleanup needed, and it doesn't drip&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You don't end up with a lot of batter stuck to the edges, like you do with a squeeze bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And others. The picture below shows a smaller syringe than I usually use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tw01F.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;spider-shaped pancake being drawn with syringe&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-01-04T23:48:34.760" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T23:48:34.760" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1833" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-15T20:10:23.177" Score="5" ViewCount="878" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've noticed that around a couple hours after I tuck in my dress shirt to my suit, the sides and back will begin to puff out. And even when I tuck in the sides, the back will have a lot of excess shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9JMbB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9JMbBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notice that even if the shirt was completely tucked into the sides, the back would still be very puffy as a result of the excess shirt material. I am around average height and weight (5' 11&quot;, 160lbs) and I have already tried buying slim shirts (which mitigated, but did not solve, the problem).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:17:57.877" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:17:57.877" Title="How can I stop dress shirts from billowing in the back/on the sides?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="6" ClosedDate="2014-12-15T21:47:09.240" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1835" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1838" CreationDate="2014-12-15T20:28:53.843" Score="7" ViewCount="952" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a music compact disc. When I insert it into my computer, I get through tracks 1-3 just fine, and part way through 4 before the player throws an error. I get an identical response in another computer, so it must be the disc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried using a microfiber cloth to clean the disc, but it hasn't resolved the issue. There are no visible scratches on the disc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there something more effective I can use to clean it -- besides a dry cloth -- without damaging the disc?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T20:11:21.013" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T19:11:20.520" Title="More effective way to clean a CD/DVD?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="138" CreationDate="2014-12-15T20:33:37.890" Score="27" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pasta burns alright, so you can use some non-cooked spaghetti noodles to reach those hard to reach candles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ivbnk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;candle lit with long thin fettucini noodle&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2018-12-29T12:49:24.523" LastActivityDate="2018-12-29T12:49:24.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1837" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-15T21:05:30.443" Score="2" ViewCount="101" Body="&lt;p&gt;Adding new keys to a keyring is a fiddly job - you have to prise apart the parts of the ring and hold it open long enough to get the new key on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My current method is to pull it apart with my nails wide enough to push the key in flat, then I lever the key upwards to get it in the rest of the way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This kind of hurts my nails. Is there a better way of doing it? I saw some suggestions online to use a staple remover, but that's not something I've ever owned or had a need for, so I don't want to buy one specially. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="148" LastEditorUserId="148" LastEditDate="2014-12-15T21:14:13.247" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T21:14:13.247" Title="How can I add new keys to a keyring without hurting my fingernails?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="8" ClosedDate="2014-12-15T21:15:43.910" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1835" CreationDate="2014-12-15T21:16:03.783" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;This doesn't sound like a clean disk issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, I digress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First off, compact disks are made primarily out of plastic.  Thus, proper liquids should be used. (Water in this case)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse the surface of the disk with water. If the disk is greasy/etc, use water and a tiny bit of soap.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shake the disk to dry off some of the water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry the disk using a microfiber cloth. However, dry it by starting from the middle and swiping out. Repeat until completely dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T21:16:03.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1839" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1840" CreationDate="2014-12-15T21:43:17.113" Score="9" ViewCount="1434" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 0.6 cubic foot rotating microwave (very small), so I can usually only cook one thing at a time. When using bowls I tried to put them both in opposite corners and they both fit, but one tipped over because of the rotating circle in the middle of the microwave and spilled everywhere. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way that I can fit two bowls (or plates) in the same microwave without either one getting in the way of the other one?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T15:55:39.210" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:41:15.097" Title="How can I fit more dishes in my microwave at once?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1840" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1839" CreationDate="2014-12-15T21:47:09.460" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a microwave safe mug or cup to elevate one of the bowls or plates.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/onbV1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Life Hack&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Image from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pinterest.com/pin/354236326917043974/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pinterest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works much better with bowls because plates will slip and slide more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-05-10T15:41:15.097" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:41:15.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1841" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-15T22:13:49.613" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for the questions about the problems and situations associated with educational facilities. The problem would have to be physical and be easily definable as a &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/8/what-is-a-lifehack&quot;&gt;lifehack&lt;/a&gt;. Questions about the psychological part of studying would be off-topic, but the &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/482/losing-position-while-popcorn-reading-and-reading-in-general&quot;&gt;physical aspect of studying&lt;/a&gt; would be on-topic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-15T22:40:58.227" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T22:40:58.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1842" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-15T22:13:49.613" Score="0" Body="For questions about the problems and situations associated with a educational facility. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-15T22:40:47.843" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T22:40:47.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1843" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-15T22:44:30.480" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the wrapping or processing of goods for protection, delivery, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/plastics&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'plastics'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;plastics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T11:03:28.947" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T11:03:28.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1844" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-15T22:44:30.480" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the wrapping or processing of goods for protection, delivery, etc." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T14:43:55.233" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T14:43:55.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1845" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1839" CreationDate="2014-12-15T22:45:31.693" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any of these will work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Disable the turntable (when it's on, you're essentially cropping the rectangular footprint into a smaller, circular one)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Elevate one item with a microwave-safe mug, making sure the bowl/plate is &lt;em&gt;well-supported&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also note that microwaving multiple items at once saves no time (&lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/a/27749/30954&quot;&gt;You have to approximately double cooking time for two&lt;/a&gt;), and increases the chance of cold spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:37.127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-17T19:41:56.567" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1846" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-15T22:53:22.063" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the December holiday Christmas: decorating, gift-giving, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/holidays&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'holidays'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;holidays&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'home'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/office-supplies&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'office-supplies'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;office-supplies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:38:24.977" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T14:38:24.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1847" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-15T22:53:22.063" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the December holiday Christmas: decorating, gift-giving, etc." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T22:42:11.987" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T22:42:11.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1848" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1849" CreationDate="2014-12-15T22:54:56.770" Score="7" ViewCount="1736" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like a dehydrator, but rather than spending a few twenties on a cheap one that's going to break after a couple uses, I would rather save up for one that lasts for years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only alternative I know of is to use the oven. The problem is that I would have to have the oven running for hours, and it's really overkill to run a large oven for a couple sticks of jerky or dried fruit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a different way to dehydrate food other than using the oven or a dehydrator? If so, how?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:17:17.793" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T18:17:17.793" Title="Homemade dehydrator without using the oven" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1849" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1848" CreationDate="2014-12-15T23:20:58.400" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods I use:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the sun. In the summer this is a popular method and can even be done indoors, try to avoid humidity, though. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://realfoodswitch.com/raw-food-equipment-reviews/dehydrate-raw-food-dehydrator/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;realfoodswitch.com:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If you live in a warm climate or happen to have a very big sunny&#xA;  window you could sun dry your dehydrator recipes. Keep in mind that&#xA;  the sun may get hotter than the 112-120F degrees that is recommended&#xA;  for eating raw. However, if the option is to eat something deep fried&#xA;  or something sun dried I think the best option is pretty clear!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;One thing to watch out for using this technique is that animals and&#xA;  bugs may decide to have a bite or run off with some of your food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Covering foods with nets, muslin or other light cloth works and watching them for being finished really helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a toaster oven. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If you already have one of those mini-toaster ovens then this is for&#xA;  you. If you’re planning on buying one for this – then just get an&#xA;  affordable dehydrator instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;This is how you should go about dehydrating raw foods in your toaster&#xA;  oven: place the foods you want to dehydrate on a plate or sheet in the&#xA;  oven. Set the toaster oven on the lowest possible setting, and prop&#xA;  the door open. At this point you may also want to put a fan in front&#xA;  of the oven so there is no water condensation taking place. This&#xA;  speeds up the dehydrating process and also makes sure your food won’t&#xA;  get soggy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://tacticalintelligence.net/blog/how-to-dehydrate-foods-without-a-dehydrator.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;tacticalintelligence.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a fire. Grills, fireplaces, etc. Hang the food(placing to the side of the fire on a tray works to) about 6 inches or less above the fire, you should not use artificial woods as your food will then taste like them. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;This method is best used for drying meats. Basically you’ll want to&#xA;  hang strips of meat on a rack and place these in front of a fire.&#xA;  Vegetables and fruits can be placed on the ground near the fire,&#xA;  however be sure that you are protecting the food from nearby critters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the wind. This is the least favourable method as it takes longer and the food will have greater risk of spoilage. Meat should not be used by this method unless you use assistive devices(hair dyers, fans, etc) or have no other method. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Form a bag out of some netting (or use an existing netted bag) and&#xA;  place the food inside it. This is then hung from a clothes line or&#xA;  tree branch outside. This method also works inside the house in front&#xA;  of a fan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using preservatives or treatments(lemon juice, etc) before drying helps prevent spoilage.&lt;/strong&gt; Fire is usually the fastest method. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For meat:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;[The USDA’s] current recommendation for making jerky safely is to heat&#xA;  meat to 160 °F and poultry to 165 °F before the dehydrating process.&#xA;  This step assures that any bacteria present will be destroyed by wet&#xA;  heat. But most dehydrator instructions do not include this step, and a&#xA;  dehydrator may not reach temperatures high enough to heat meat to 160&#xA;  °F. After heating, maintaining a constant dehydrator temperature of&#xA;  130 to 140 °F during the drying process is important because: the&#xA;  process must be fast enough to dry food before it spoils; and it must&#xA;  remove enough water that microorganisms are unable to grow&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thekitchn.com/you-dont-need-a-dehydrator-5-fruits-you-can-dry-in-the-oven-193133&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;thekitchn.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-15T23:32:07.007" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T23:32:07.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1850" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="228" CreationDate="2014-12-15T23:31:00.137" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I attend music festivals I end up using the hair dryer in the hotel room.&#xA;Not as easy as a clothes dryer, but it works :)&#xA;Note: do not leave the hair dryer in the shoes or they'll light on fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1310" LastActivityDate="2014-12-15T23:31:00.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1851" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-15T23:41:01.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to bicycles and motorcycles. Includes &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'cleaning'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt; and maintenance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/car&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'car'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;car&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your bicycle-related question is off-topic here, it &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Bicycles Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your motorcycle-related question is off-topic here, it &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://mechanics.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Mechanics Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T19:50:50.347" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T19:50:50.347" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1852" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-15T23:41:01.770" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to bicycles and motorcycles. Includes [cleaning] and maintenance." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T19:51:08.853" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T19:51:08.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1853" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-15T23:50:36.413" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the removal or prevention of dust accumulation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dust is a collection of small particles that usually settle on objects that aren't moved or cleaned very often. (Wikipedia: &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'cleaning'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'home'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T22:20:20.477" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T22:20:20.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1854" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-15T23:50:36.413" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the removal or prevention of dust accumulation." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T19:45:11.987" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T19:45:11.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1855" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-16T00:12:07.887" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks about large usually cloth materials that are used for warmth or coverings. Questions would have to be definable as a &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/8/what-is-a-lifehack&quot;&gt;Lifehack&lt;/a&gt;, and not about anything psychological, all questions should be about physical problems or would thus be &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1124/how-do-we-define-what-is-on-topic-without-requiring-the-questioner-to-know-the-a?cb=1&quot;&gt;off-topic.&lt;/a&gt; Questions about the material a blanket and alternatives for blankets compared to other methods(already used and unusable) would be considered on-topic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For any more questions see the &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1217/the-scope-of-lifehacks?cb=1&quot;&gt;Lifehack Site scope&lt;/a&gt; or consult the &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/help&quot;&gt;help centre&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-16T01:12:17.390" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T01:12:17.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1856" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-16T00:12:07.887" Score="0" Body="For questions about large usually cloth materials that are used for warmth or coverings. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-16T01:12:22.933" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T01:12:22.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1857" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1860" CreationDate="2014-12-16T00:15:06.450" Score="10" ViewCount="4752" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently got a puppy, and he is still not quite house trained. I attempt to clean up his accidents right away, but they still leave a small stain. I can see small circles on the carpet where he has urinated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is a good way to get the urine stains out of the carpet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't really used any methods yet, and I am too cheap for a carpet cleaner. I originally used vinegar to clean up the spots because i've heard it counteracts the urine smell. So short of vinegar, I haven't tried anything else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1313" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T19:12:19.913" LastActivityDate="2017-12-12T08:16:49.270" Title="How to get Urine stains out of carpet" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;pets&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1858" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-16T00:21:55.820" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for questions about a gum that is insoluble(in water) and usually flavoured. Questions would have to be definable as a &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/8/what-is-a-lifehack&quot;&gt;Lifehack&lt;/a&gt;, and not about anything psychological, all questions should be about physical problems or would thus be &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1124/how-do-we-define-what-is-on-topic-without-requiring-the-questioner-to-know-the-a?cb=1&quot;&gt;off-topic.&lt;/a&gt; Questions about the making of gum(ingredients, mixing, etc) and alternatives for ingredients and gum, compared to other methods(already used and unusable) these would be considered on-topic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For any more questions see the &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1217/the-scope-of-lifehacks?cb=1&quot;&gt;Lifehack Site scope&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-16T01:12:20.187" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T01:12:20.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1859" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-16T00:21:55.820" Score="0" Body="This tag is for questions about a gum that is insoluble(in water) and usually flavoured." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-16T01:12:13.427" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T01:12:13.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1860" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1857" CreationDate="2014-12-16T00:51:30.440" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I use:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Substitute Vinegar with Ammonia. Using ammonia requires vigorous rubbing and possibly a scrub brush, but if you clean 2 to 3 times with this method the smell goes. Also, try substituting with dish washing liquid, the good smell can help get rid of the odour and do some deep cleaning. Make sure you add water or a residue may build up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Substituting with lemon juice works to, but can leave a stickyness unless you rinse with water or water down adequately. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mixing regular soap with baking soda helps with the odour and the mess. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Pet-Urine-from-Carpet#Using_Other_Remedies_sub&quot;&gt;Hydrogen Peroxide and water.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Start by dusting the stain with a thin coat of baking soda, then mix&#xA;  up about a cup of hydrogen peroxide with a tablespoon of dish soap in&#xA;  a spray bottle. Mix gently to combine. Then, saturate the baking soda&#xA;  and the stain thoroughly. Use an old toothbrush or your fingers to&#xA;  massage the mixture gently into the carpet, then let the mixture sit&#xA;  until it dries. Vacuum up the mess and clean it again with cool&#xA;  water.&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Pet-Urine-from-Carpet#Using_Other_Remedies_sub&quot;&gt;3&lt;/a&gt; Hydrogen peroxide can damage some kinds of carpet, making it&#xA;  important that you spot test this mixture in an out-of-the-way area of&#xA;  the carpet to make sure that it won't stain the carpet irreparably.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Apply pressure with books or a container to help with moisture wicking. Wicking the urine up is the first step in all methods and know what will damage your floor. Wet and dry vacuums help with moisture control&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dogs like sniffing before they go know what your dog is allergic to and spray down some odours.&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vinegar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Essential oils- peppermint, anything minty, especially if it is strong.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some perfumes, as they can have a burning smell. &#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://spotremoval.coit.com/how-to-remove-urine-from-carpet&quot;&gt;spotremoval.coit.com&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Before doing anything else, if the area is still wet, be sure to blot&#xA;  the urine stain with a clean towel. You can also use paper towels to&#xA;  help absorb any remaining urine. To prevent further absorption, the&#xA;  faster you do this, the better. If you have access to any kind of&#xA;  shop-vac, use it to extract any remaining urine. If you don’t have&#xA;  this tool, proceed to the next step. Take one-quarter teaspoon of&#xA;  liquid dishwashing detergent and mix it with one cup of warm water. Be&#xA;  sure to specifically use this kind, not laundry detergent or dish&#xA;  soap; these may contain bleach or lanolin.  If you have a spray&#xA;  bottle, pour the solution into it. Spray the urine stain, aiming&#xA;  directly onto the carpet. If you can extract the solution from the&#xA;  carpet using a shop-vac, this is a good next step. Otherwise, you can&#xA;  use a cotton cloth or paper towels after the solution has set into the&#xA;  stain. After rinsing the area with warm water, repeat steps 1-5, as&#xA;  long as you’re seeing the urine stain gradually fade. Last, take two&#xA;  tablespoons of ammonia and mix into a cup of water. Rinse and repeat&#xA;  until the stain has disappeared.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Pet-Urine-from-Carpet#Using_Other_Remedies_sub&quot;&gt;Wikihow: How to Remove Pet Urine from Carpet&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dogchatforum.com/dog_urine_odor.htm&quot;&gt;dogchatforums.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pets.thenest.com/homemade-dog-diapers-4271.html&quot;&gt;Homemade dog diapers?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T00:51:30.440" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1861" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1867" CreationDate="2014-12-16T02:33:22.487" Score="21" ViewCount="244249" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometime ago I bought an old house that had soft wood floors. Half the house had carpet. The person that had lived there before had cats, and the carpeted area of the house had a strong cat urine smell. The smell was so strong that you would have a gag reflex when you first went in the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The solution I hoped at the time was to remove all the carpet, which I did, and this removed most of the smell. To try and remove the rest of the smell I spread baking soda around, and this seemed to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However this was at a cooler time of year. When summer came along a slight cat urine smell would come up from the wooden floors. I was never able to get rid of it completely and each summer I would get this problem, albeit it was less pronounced each year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was hoping to eventually put new floor coverings on, but for financial reasons I was never able to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;related post &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1857/how-to-get-urine-stains-out-of-carpet&quot;&gt;How to get Urine stains out of carpet&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="21392" LastEditDate="2017-08-01T14:37:59.887" LastActivityDate="2019-05-25T00:19:29.370" Title="How to get cat urine smell out of wooden floors?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1862" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1863" CreationDate="2014-12-16T02:34:55.020" Score="20" ViewCount="82945" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm sending out Christmas cards and I have to seal about 100 envelopes. However, I can't stand the taste of the part of the envelope meant to be licked. Last year I used tape to seal each envelope but that took too long. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any easy way I can seal the envelopes quickly without licking it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T03:51:53.423" LastActivityDate="2017-12-21T05:05:08.337" Title="How to seal envelopes without licking" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1863" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1862" CreationDate="2014-12-16T02:40:30.020" Score="33" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best alternative I found to licking was using a damp sponge. Simply tap the sticky part of the envelope on the wet sponge a few times and there you go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lacking a sponge, anything like a washcloth, towel or paper towel will also work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T02:40:30.020" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1865" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1862" CreationDate="2014-12-16T02:45:26.577" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another alternative is to use a glue stick, I found glue sticks to be very fast and efficient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A slower option is to use double sided tape as well, but certainly that's not easier than the other options, but if you hate licking it's an option as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="155" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-16T02:47:50.183" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T02:47:50.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1862" CreationDate="2014-12-16T02:56:38.323" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy envelopes with an adhesive band on the seal that's protected by an easy-to-remove film (“peel and seal”), like I do. Don't they make them in your country?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.clairefontaine.com/EN/products-page/triomphe-n2/adheclair-114x162mm-80gsm-envelope-packed-20s-9736C/&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4Ggk9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Peel-and-seal envelope&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can apply ordinary office sticky tape: it's as fast as licking the rubber band, but it does look uglier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have to use envelopes with a rubber strip serving as do-it-yourself glue in, you can transfer saliva to your finger then move your finger over the gum on the envelope. This is significantly slower than licking though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use water instead of saliva, but it doesn't work as well. Warm water works better than cold water. If you have many envelopes to seal, keep a sponge or similar material handy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1214" LastEditorUserId="1214" LastEditDate="2014-12-17T13:18:50.480" LastActivityDate="2014-12-17T13:18:50.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2014-12-16T03:03:15.360" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, you can't.  I've had experience in this area.  We had a similar problem, and when we talked to cleaning professionals, they told us that if the wood is soaked with cat urine, the smell will never come out 100%.  We were told we had two options.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) reseal the wood (but this is not a permanent solution.  Eventually the smell will seep through again).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) replace the wood.  We ended up doing that option.  The cleaners we talked to didn't recommend someone, so they weren't trying to shill for someone.  We ended up replacing the wood flooring ourselves.  It wasn't as hard a we thought it would be.  We also had to replace the subflooring, as the urine had soaked through there too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1273" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T03:03:15.360" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1806" CreationDate="2014-12-16T03:59:36.793" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Adding yet another answer here, because my existing answer is already quite long and this one actually &lt;em&gt;is&lt;/em&gt; a bit of a hack...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In his now-deleted answer to your question on Judaism, &lt;a href=&quot;https://judaism.stackexchange.com/questions/50449/can-we-use-hair-clippers#comment133069_50449&quot;&gt;user6591&lt;/a&gt; suggests that using nail clippers is acceptable for this purpose. So in the interest of expanding our knowledge here, I tested this method. I found that...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;...It works! Flat-edged toenail clippers cut facial hair relatively easily, without getting too close to the skin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;...It is difficult to get a close or even shave this way. Much patience is required for not very impressive results.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;...It is &lt;em&gt;excruciatingly&lt;/em&gt; slow. You might easily spend a half-hour to trim half of your face, if not more.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Still, in an emergency you might find this a useful fall-back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="87" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:42:07.383" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T03:59:36.793" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1873" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2014-12-16T05:54:35.767" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm rather surprised I haven't seen it yet, so give it a chance before you write it off: &lt;strong&gt;rubber bands&lt;/strong&gt;. Preferably the wider ones (1/4&quot; or so).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just like you are back in elementary school snapping your friends, pull it back over your finger and let it fly. &lt;strong&gt;In 100% honesty, I find it easier to rid flies with this than with an actual flyswatter&lt;/strong&gt;, I'm assuming you might find the same.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Aiming is very easy, as you can usually get within a foot without spooking them, and because of the natural bendyness of the band, you only have to get relatively close to your mark to actually cripple or kill the fly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pros:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does not use up resources (unless you break the band)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cheap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;No chemicals or smells&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cons:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can leave small smears on your wall/window&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some people &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; have a hard time shooting it straight&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1319" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T05:54:35.767" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1874" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="176" CreationDate="2014-12-16T13:27:47.957" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use warm (via a microwave) white vinegar to help dissolve the adhesive. Apply the warm vinegar with a sponge and let it soak before washing again. (&lt;a href=&quot;http://laundry.about.com/od/stainremoval/f/stickerresidue.htm&quot;&gt;Further reading&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T13:27:47.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1875" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-16T14:02:03.273" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I actually use a pocket knife all the time, but only ones with serrated blades. Since they're serrated, you're able to keep the nail in the groove and just take off small chunks at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have scissors or some other method, it may be preferable, but I don't think I've ever brought scissors while camping (unless it is part of a multi-function tool like a Leatherman or Gerber). But I almost always have a pocket knife on me and all of mine have serrated sections on the blade. Obviously, this isn't foolproof, and you should exercise some caution if/when you use this method to prevent injury.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1329" LastEditorUserId="1329" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T14:31:41.940" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T14:31:41.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1876" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="176" CreationDate="2014-12-16T14:13:10.217" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I understand adhesives you have mentioned here are mild like labels, tapes, Glues &amp;amp; stickers not the harder epoxy resins or wax glue. So I answer here only for mild adhesives.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mild adhesives can be removed by rubbing the sticky area with your fingers, which has to done first for all methods. Then follow the below methods which is easy for you to remove the residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 1: Solidify the adhesive by keeping in freezer or rubbing the ice cube. Scrape the solid residue with your nail or any dull edged object, may be other edge of the table knife or spoon. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 2: Try applying the petroleum jelly into the adhesive stain and it will loosen the glue. Then remove the petroleum jelly by rubbing the area with detergent soap. Use max hottest water mentioned in your garment care tag for rinsing the area. Use hot water only if it is fat adhesive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 3: Add any mild oil into the adhesive for loosening it. Baby oil, coconut oil, vegetable oil or butter may help. Then rinse the area with detergent soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 4: Place duct tape on the sticky area, press firmly and peel off slowly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 5: Use nail polish remover on the sticky area. Acetone in the nail polish remover will help the task. Some nail polish may not contain acetone, check  it. Wash thoroughly and repeat if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 6: Place a paper kerchief or towel on the sticky area, then iron them firmly. You can peel off the residue by scrape. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 7: Heat some vinegar and put some few drops in the concerned area. Wash throughly with the cold water. Recommend to test a drop on an inconspicuous spot before treating it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 8: If the adhesive is too greasy, then sprinkle some corn flour on the area. Then Allow it absorb the flour, scrape it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tested few methods and it worked like a charm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TIPS:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Quicker you do the workaround, you are likely to get the better result.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;-Use cold water always for rinsing. &lt;br&gt;&#xA;-test on an inconspicuous section before testing, such as the inside of a sleeve or collar. &lt;br&gt;&#xA;-Do not rub too harsh, as it may damage the fabric fibers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="115" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T00:43:55.623" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T00:43:55.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1877" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2014-12-16T14:53:06.710" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are some ways to make your urine removal more effective, distilled from &lt;a href=&quot;https://pets.stackexchange.com/a/2708/628&quot;&gt;this answer&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href=&quot;http://pets.stackexchange.com&quot;&gt;Pets Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a product (whether shop-bought or homemade) that breaks down the urine, not just kills the microbes that are acting on the urine. If you just kill the microbes, but don't break down the urine, more microbes will move in later and work on the urine, generating a new smell. Anything labelled as an &quot;enzyme cleaner&quot; should do this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Soak the area &lt;em&gt;thoroughly&lt;/em&gt;. A common problem with home urine removal is that people don't soak the soiled area as thoroughly as the original urine soaked it. If you think about it, there is no way that anything that doesn't penetrate as far as the urine did can possibly remove all the smell, because it simply doesn't get far enough to remove it! So whatever you use, use a lot of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="148" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:59:16.967" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T14:53:06.710" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2014-12-16T14:55:34.697" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You were on the right track with baking soda, but it actually helps more to use vinegar to neutralize the smell of ammonia.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's my explanation I gave in my answer to a similar question at &lt;a href=&quot;https://pets.stackexchange.com/questions/2571/how-can-i-eliminate-set-in-dog-urine-scent-from-a-carpet&quot;&gt;Pets&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Something else you can try is vinegar. It's actually really good at getting rid of carpet smells. Basically the vinegar smell replaces the smell of ammonia from the urine, and then you can easily dissipate the vinegar smell with an open window and a few minutes. Just makes sure to use a shop-vac or something to get all the moisture out of the carpet so it doesn't mold underneath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A lot of the times you won't necessarily want to use straight vinegar, most of the time it's 1/3 vinegar and water. Just mop the floor with the solution and get it into the floor to replace the old urine. Dry it out, and the smell should be gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best way I can explain how it works is that it works in the opposite way that baking soda does. Baking soda is described as absorbing the molecules that smell bad (which is why you put it in fridges), while vinegar will bind to and replace the molecules. This is preferable since the vinegar dissipates in air quickly. It's the same idea as standing in campfire smoke after getting sprayed by a skunk. The smell of smoke get's rid of the smell of skunk, and the smoke washes out with a good scrub of normal soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:59:16.967" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T14:55:34.697" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1879" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="26" CreationDate="2014-12-16T15:52:02.383" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could &lt;a href=&quot;http://workshop.lifehacker.com/make-a-small-air-conditioner-out-of-an-ice-bucket-1627528963&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;make your own air conditioner&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically what you want to do is take two different-sized containers (one has to fit inside the other). In the larger container you want to cut out a hole in the top so that you can set the fan on it and have air blowing into the container., and a few small holes in the side so that air can escape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, you take the smaller container, and fill it with ice. Simply place the container with ice into the larger container, then set the fan on top and turn it on. The fan will blow air over the ice which cools it, and the air will escape out the sides of the container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TNaWv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TNaWvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;DIY Air Conditioner&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5814844/chill-your-room-with-a-fan-and-styrofoam-cooler&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;source&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've seen different version of this made, some with 5-gallon buckets, but also some that have PVC pipe in the sides to direct the airflow. Something like that might be a good addition so that you can  direct the air to your space, and not your coworkers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An even dirtier solution than this, would be to place ziploc bags full of ice to the fan, that way it cools the air down even more. That should hopefully cool the air blowing from it enough that it doesn't need to be blowing directly on you to work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T12:50:57.590" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T12:50:57.590" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1880" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1640" CreationDate="2014-12-16T16:51:49.217" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;With plastic or nylon rope you could cut the fussed ends and separate a few inches of the rope on each end into the individual strands. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sKfQ0.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most ropes will separate into 3 strands. Once you have the rope split on the ends just take the free strands and tie them to the bars or you can re twist and fuse them with the bar in the middle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Doing this will reduce the strength of the rope considerably, but if you're just hanging laundry and you start with a rope similar to the one in your picture it should be more the strong enough to hold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T16:51:49.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1827" CreationDate="2014-12-16T17:54:27.147" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wear gloves while you are eating. When you are done, dispose of the gloves appropriately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have gloves, but do have some liquid white glue and are willing to wait a little while, you can cover your fingertips in glue, allow it to dry, eat, and then peel off the glue. Using glue does require that it be of a non-toxic type, dries fairly quickly, and will come off easily (cyanoacrylate or super glue is not a good choice).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T17:54:27.147" CommentCount="2" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-03-13T20:07:40.353" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1882" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1862" CreationDate="2014-12-16T18:50:29.163" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;An alternative to the wet sponge is your finger. Just dip it into a glas of water. Intuitive and always applicable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To answer the comment:&#xA;Paper can cause cuts at it's rigde. Place the envelope flat on the table and apply the water. For a cut you won't have the right angle to the ridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="172" LastEditorUserId="172" LastEditDate="2015-07-02T06:02:15.013" LastActivityDate="2015-07-02T06:02:15.013" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1883" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1788" CreationDate="2014-12-16T19:19:39.663" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is not a way to drive with the back open, due to the air dynamic. The exhaust is always going to  come in the back. The best way to minimize this is to keep windows shut, and air vents pulling in air from the outside if you have that option on your car. This will give you a little positive pressure but not enough to really be safe from exhaust fumes. If you have wind wings on your car, not very common these days, opening those all the way so they act as a wind scope may give you enough air to keep the fumes out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a vehicle able to pull a trailer, a trailer is a good way to overcome the open hatch. Trailers are often cheap to rent. However buying a small utility trailer can be an excellent option. The nice thing about buying over renting is that trailers, have a great resale value, I bought one used for 500, and sold it five years later for 500. Buying of course depends on if you have space for the trailer and how often you need a trailer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A roof rack may also work well. The main limitation to a roof rack is the weight. Most passenger vehicles really are not designed to work well with roof racks. However for a few pieces of plywood or half a dozen 2x4's this may meet your needs. I would not put a roof rack on my Honda civic, but maybe a larger SUV would accommodate this just fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to make friends with someone that owns a pickup truck. You can best decide how this works for you. I know when I had a pickup truck many years ago, I would avoid making friends with people making friends because they needed a favor involving the pickup truck, unless of course she was cute.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The last option involves plastic sheeting and duct tape. Yes duct tape and plastic the stuff of last resort when you need to temporarily seal a space. Load your stuff and then use duct tape and plastic to seal off the back end for the drive home. Might not work very well for longer drives home that involve freeway speeds. If you have an suv/station wagon you could make the seal between the cargo department and passenger department. Should not be used when wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option for a cheap roof rack is stiff Styrofoam, place the load on a couple of pieces of the Styrofoam and tie down your load by running rope through the windows. Use caution and perhaps use some kind of shield between the rope and any points that it contacts the car. Please be very careful with long lumbar like 2x4 framing studs. This kind of load is very unstable, and you will find your self with a hood full of lumbar if you need to do a quick stop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All of these methods involve costs. If you have a vehicle that can pull a trailer buying a used trailer is by far the most cost effective, and perhaps the most convenient. Finding a bud with a pickup may be cheaper, just depends on how much gas and beer you need to purchase. Permanent roof racks with any muscle tend to be expensive, and also reduce your gas mileage over time. Plastic and duct tape do not reuse well, and also take a lot of time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since your just getting a couple of 8 foot 2x4's, leave the tail gate shut and run them at an angle out the passengers side window, tying them off to the mirror, depending on the size of your vehicle it is typically only a foot or two that comes out the window.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="117" LastEditDate="2015-03-01T12:43:29.730" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T12:43:29.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1817" CreationDate="2014-12-16T19:57:03.400" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the comments a few people agreed that you really cannot fix this. I agree, even if you still had the broken piece gluing it back on would involve purchasing a plastic glue that would cost as much as the diamond case, and the glued joint would be nowhere as strong as the original hinge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But you do need options and here are my suggestions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sooner or later you will come across a diamond case. You might see CDs or DVDS at a garage sale for cheap. You might loose one of your CDS and find you have a spare, a friend may have on laying around. You might pick one up at the goodwill for a quarter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Until then use a rubber band to keep the case intact and closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T19:57:03.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1885" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="228" CreationDate="2014-12-16T21:57:47.077" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even if you would rather not put your dirty sneakers in the dryer directly, you can still use the dryer to dry them...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Locate your exterior dryer vent and place your shoes under the vent. The hot air blowing from the vent will speed up the drying process.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or if your dryer vent is on the roof or otherwise inconveniently located...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place your shoes inside an old pillow case and tie the pillow case shut. Then toss the bundle in your dryer and tumble dry on the lowest setting. Provided that your not trying to dry huge heavy boots the dryer should be not damaged by the shoes bouncing around inside and the pillowcase should contain any dirt the comes loose from the shoes. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use option 1 for my &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.american-armynavy.com/Boot-Corcoranxc1500final.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;combats&lt;/a&gt; and option 2 for my &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.converse.com/regular/chuck-taylor-classic-colors/MP_51.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;chucks&lt;/a&gt;, both work pretty well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-16T21:57:47.077" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1886" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="139" CreationDate="2014-12-16T22:21:23.993" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you carry a small pocketknife, like me, you can use that to slip into the crack, and pry open. Stick your key into the crack, from either side, remove the blade, and slide the key in/out of the ring. This is convenient for me, because I carry both my pocketknife and my keys in my pockets, so they are with me all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Warning:&lt;/strong&gt; Blades are often sharp. Use common sense and try not to cut yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="20672" LastEditDate="2017-06-01T23:44:55.660" LastActivityDate="2017-06-01T23:44:55.660" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1887" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1890" CreationDate="2014-12-17T00:45:28.427" Score="11" ViewCount="3877" Body="&lt;p&gt;I dropped a AA battery this morning, which &lt;em&gt;conveniently&lt;/em&gt; rolled right under the fridge. Using a flashlight, I was able to see that it was about 12 inches (~30cm) back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried reaching for it with a ruler, but that only pushed it back further. (Now it is about 18 inches (~45cm) back). Obviously I can't reach it with my bare hands, either. I'd very much like to &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; have to move the fridge, as it is rather full at the moment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What household item(s) can I use to retrieve the battery?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:14:55.723" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T10:04:13.190" Title="How to retrieve items from under a refrigerator?" Tags="&lt;retrieval&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1888" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-17T00:46:37.037" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to retrieving an item from an unreachable location. Such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/1887&quot;&gt;How to retrieve items from under a refrigerator?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-17T03:31:17.087" LastActivityDate="2014-12-17T03:31:17.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1889" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-17T00:46:37.037" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to retrieving an item from an unreachable location." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-17T02:11:28.983" LastActivityDate="2014-12-17T02:11:28.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1887" CreationDate="2014-12-17T00:53:41.280" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's not too far back, a wire &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clothes_hanger&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;clothes hanger&lt;/a&gt; can be used. Locate the battery with a flashlight. Hold one end of the wire hanger, and push the other end of the hanger to the top of the fridge underside, until it has gone past the battery. Then let it down to the floor, and slowly draw it out. It will pull the battery with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wire hangers work better for me because my fridge is low, so I'm less likely to push the item farther back with the hanger. If your fridge is high enough, I suppose a plastic one would work well because it would be less easy for the battery to slip out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YfHOU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-17T00:53:41.280" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1892" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1893" CreationDate="2014-12-17T02:17:12.177" Score="33" ViewCount="3169" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tend to sleep through alarm clocks. Is there a reliable way to wake myself up in the morning?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried setting the alarm to beep, music, talk radio, various volumes, using multiple alarms and so forth, but I still seem to be able to sleep through the worst of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note that I'm not interested in ideas like pouring water on the bed. Soaking my mattress or pillows with water may wake me up, but then I'll have to spend too much time/effort drying everything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So... Excluding ruining my bedding; is there a safe, reliable alternative to conventional alarm clocks without spending much money?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:55:32.000" LastActivityDate="2017-11-24T05:47:00.380" Title="Waking up in the morning when standard alarms fail" Tags="&lt;time&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1893" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1892" CreationDate="2014-12-17T02:17:12.177" Score="31" Body="&lt;p&gt;The priceless component in this operation is a simple &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=plug+timer&amp;amp;biw=1252&amp;amp;bih=581&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;tbo=u&amp;amp;source=univ&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ei=xbaQVNWOFYLngwTauYKYBQ&amp;amp;sqi=2&amp;amp;ved=0CFsQsAQ#tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=plug+timer&amp;amp;imgdii=_&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;plug timer&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/D31VY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/D31VYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The price on these can go from anywhere from $5 for simple rotary models to $30 for high end digital models. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fun part is that you can plug just about anything into them and have it turn on when you're ready to wake up in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some things you may already have at home that can be used to wake you up:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Electric leaf blower, hit yourself with a firm blast of air.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Space heater, make your bedroom uncomfortably hot.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Coffee maker, the best part of waking up is...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bright lights or Strobe lights, for those that are sensitive to bright lights.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I saved the best for last... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.de/search?q=box+fan&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;old box fan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the front grate and the fan blade&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Replace the fan blade with an unbalanced load.  &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;An off center block of wood should work &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Or you can just break off a few of the individual blades leaving one or two on the same side&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Replace the front grate&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach it to the underside of your bed or to a bed post&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set the timer and plug the modified fan into the timer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can probably guess the spinning unbalanced load will cause the whole contraption to shake and when attached to the bed it will shake the bed considerably. You can use most any old device with a sturdy electric motor, but a box fan also comes with a cage/housing making it a bit safer to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:03:05.520" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:03:05.520" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1895" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1887" CreationDate="2014-12-17T04:59:37.963" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have access to the side, you can use a yard stick or broom handle to sweep the contents under the fridge forward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have easy access to the front with a couple of inches (3 to 5 cm) clearance on the side, you can still sweep the item (this time to the side of the fridge) and use the yard stick to slide out the item from the side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the nice things about this technique is that locating the object is not usually required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Substitute other sticks as necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2014-12-17T04:59:37.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1897" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="176" CreationDate="2014-12-17T12:04:48.807" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once I removed adhesive with a piece of useless cloth, which I put over the adhesive and press it with hot iron. Then wait a little for the adhesive to become cool and pull the piece of cloth. The idea is the adhesive to stick stronger on the peace of cloth rather than on the shirt. But keep in mind, this method is not working for all types of adhesive!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2014-12-17T12:04:48.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1898" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1788" CreationDate="2014-12-17T13:54:41.363" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've done this as few times. My best solution; drive with all car windows open. You need to have the space in your car as much ventilated as you can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In another answer @Jon suggests turning on the air vents. This is insufficient and could cause you to feel nauseated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastEditorUserId="17" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T19:56:32.513" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T19:56:32.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1900" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="416" CreationDate="2014-12-17T15:18:34.567" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are in a situation where bringing water adds another burden to you, you can identify the quality of an egg by gently shaking it and hearing it. This works like a charm in me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It states in the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thekitchn.com/quick-tip-how-to-tell-if-eggs-are-still-good-176466&quot;&gt;Source:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Take an egg from the refrigerator and hold it up to your ear. Shake it gently. If it's fresh, it won't make a sound. If it's on the older side, the egg will make a slight rattle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But according to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f22/how-to-check-if-an-egg-is-rotten-30950.html&quot;&gt;this source&lt;/a&gt; there is a warning here&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Shaking an egg next to your ear to see (or rather hear) if it's rotten works without fail for me. Eggs that have gone bad make the characteristic sound of something splashing around inside the shell while fresh eggs make no sound at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;For those not used to this method of detection, a word of caution&#xA;  might be in order. Do not hold the egg too tightly or shake too&#xA;  energetically. It is not that in case you do so you will fail to&#xA;  detect a rotten egg. Detection will be as easy or even easier in this&#xA;  case. However, there may be undesirable side effects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastActivityDate="2014-12-17T15:18:34.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1901" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1904" CreationDate="2014-12-17T15:31:08.923" Score="22" ViewCount="2772" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a huge flashlight which runs on eight D batteries. I gathered the eight batteries, but I'm not sure if they are all good, and I don't really want to test them all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried testing them all out, two at a time on another smaller flashlight, but this took way too long. Is there any quick way to test if batteries are good?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T19:10:13.257" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T08:58:54.940" Title="How do you test if batteries are good?" Tags="&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1902" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1815" CreationDate="2014-12-17T16:31:01.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pour the batter into metal cookie cutters on the pan. You can pull them off after it's cooked one side and ready to flip, will give you a much cleaner outline and clearer shape of whatever you're aiming for (provided you buy a cookie cutter in that shape), just be careful that they're metal and you don't burn yourself with them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14" LastActivityDate="2014-12-17T16:31:01.327" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1901" CreationDate="2014-12-17T16:39:00.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make one with a bulb/LED and a paper clip...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the bulb from the flashlight or a LED.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;set the battery on the positive end of the battery to be tested.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take a paper clip and bend it into a makeshift &quot;C&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;touch one end of the paper clip to the negative (flat/bottom) end of the battery.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;touch the other end of the paper clip to the bulb side.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may need to use adhesive tape to help you, or get a friend / third hand to help hold the items together to make a good contact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the battery is good, the bulb will light up (if correct connections are made on the battery AND bulb). &#xA;The brighter the bulb, the more juice the battery has.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE:&lt;/em&gt; If the bulb doesn't light up right away, make sure you fiddle with the connections a bit before you discard the battery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-07-26T08:58:54.940" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T08:58:54.940" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1904" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1901" CreationDate="2014-12-17T17:09:14.410" Score="26" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can test if your batteries are dead by dropping them on a hard surface - just 5cm worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your battery is alive, it will not bounce, and a discharged one will. Why?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;A non-rechargeable battery begins with zinc powder mixed into a gel containing a  manganese dioxide powder. As the battery discharges manganese dioxide powder changes to manganese oxide so the granules start to bond chemically. This packed-sand consistency reduces the anti bounce effect caused by the original gel mixture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/test-if-your-batteries-are-dead-by-dropping-them-on-a-h-1630525062&quot;&gt;Source: Lifehacker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anti bounce is caused because the gel inside moves slower than the battery, so as the battery tries to bounce back up, the gel inside is still falling and stops it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2015-01-22T19:09:24.690" LastActivityDate="2015-01-22T19:09:24.690" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1905" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-17T18:30:26.257" Score="-4" ViewCount="371" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to be able to get ready faster in the mornings, and the way that I think I could speed up the process is spending less time doing my make up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;What I have tried:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried skipping using liquid foundation and instead using powder, but it doesn't have the same effect - the powder didn't cover my face as well as the liquid foundation. I found that it didn't achieve a natural look. I use &lt;a href=&quot;https://maxfactor.co.uk/make-up-products/face/foundation/max-factor-colour-adapt-foundation&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; foundation normally, and I tried &lt;a href=&quot;https://maxfactor.co.uk/make-up-products/face/foundation/max-factor-miracle-touch-foundation&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to buy a different brand, because I don't want the expense or the getting used to. I find that the Max Factor works well for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had a look at &lt;a href=&quot;http://makeup.allwomenstalk.com/ways-to-apply-makeup-faster&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this site&lt;/a&gt; but the tips didn't really help me. For example, &lt;em&gt;&quot;If you do have a few extra moments, why not just do a small swipe of eyeshadow?&quot;&lt;/em&gt;, is just saying to do something that needs more time...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I continue to use everything I do (mascara, eyeshadow, lipgloss/stick, foundation, blusher and concealer) but apply it faster?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6MvBp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.elkevonfreudenberg.com/blog/2008/07/makeup-quick-trick/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;elkevonfreudenberg.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:29:14.277" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T18:29:14.277" Title="How can I speed up putting on makeup?" Tags="&lt;makeup&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1908" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1909" CreationDate="2014-12-17T23:25:03.073" Score="4" ViewCount="4343" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a screen door on my house that has a handle like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vaMFO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vaMFOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the handle broke so now it's loose and falls off easily when pulled on. It left about a half inch of square steel shaft:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WN4ZS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WN4ZSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can order a new one, but it takes time to get here. Meanwhile, it's &lt;em&gt;cold&lt;/em&gt; outside, and I don't want to remove/prop open the door. How can I provide access to the house from that door, before I put a new handle on?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Setting a pair of pliers by  the door so that whoever's going in can use it to turn the steel shaft. This slips easily if you don't have a great grip, and pinches you. Also not convenient if you're carrying much.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tying down the opposite handle, so that the door can be opened from the outside without turning the shaft. This (even in combination with the method above) didn't help at all with those carrying a load of groceries or whatever. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-27T13:45:16.430" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T14:17:39.480" Title="What can I do when the handle breaks and falls off my screen door?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1909" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1908" CreationDate="2014-12-17T23:25:03.073" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found a hack that works well for me:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a vice-grip as the door handle.&lt;/strong&gt; If you make it tight enough, it won't slip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works well because it allows for proper use of the door, and there is no need to put something on the shaft each time you open the door, like there is in the method mentioned in the question. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is one problem, and that is: It really looks awful. Not a very attractive solution, but I guess that's some incentive to get the new handle quickly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a photo:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qx3sb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qx3sbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-27T14:17:39.480" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T14:17:39.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1910" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1911" CreationDate="2014-12-18T00:33:32.937" Score="12" ViewCount="422" Body="&lt;p&gt;Help! I'm stuck in yeshiva, and I need a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menorah_(Hanukkah)&quot;&gt;menorah&lt;/a&gt; to light for Chanukah! I didn't bring one from home, and candle lighting is in five minutes -- there's no time to run to a store to buy one, and all of those stores are closed for the day, anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to make an ad-hoc Chanuka menorah, out of materials on hand?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T18:47:20.377" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:00:56.680" Title="Hacked Chanukah Menorahs" Tags="&lt;fire&gt;&lt;chanukah&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1911" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1910" CreationDate="2014-12-18T00:33:32.937" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always remember to bring my own menorah ;-) ....but here are some things I've seen done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use &lt;strong&gt;Styrofoam cups&lt;/strong&gt;, a &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/60/how-do-i-fill-a-hot-water-urn-that-doesnt-fit-in-the-sink&quot;&gt;favorite of my friends'&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uvxDk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uvxDkm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option would be to use a &lt;strong&gt;Styrofoam plate&lt;/strong&gt;, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IPjAR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IPjARm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also seen some more exotic things, like &lt;strong&gt;donuts&lt;/strong&gt; (aka &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sufganiyah&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;sufganiyot&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;), or a &lt;strong&gt;banana&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KSIB5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KSIB5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gPwRg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gPwRgm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;( &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; I don't know if the above two were ever used, but there's no reason why they shouldn't work.&lt;/em&gt; )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also seen (sorry, no pics for these!) &lt;strong&gt;soda cans&lt;/strong&gt; used, in one of a few ways: either fill an empty can with mostly water, and about half an inch of oil on top, and plop a floating wick in there; put a glass oil cup in the open top of a can; or turn a can upside down, and fill that bottom cavity of the can with oil, and put a floating wick in there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This isn't so hacky, but a lot of people ignore the fact that a lot of those cases of pre-filled oil cups come with either a small, plastic menorah, or those rubber oil cup holders, which can be used to fill in for a more permanent menorah. ( &lt;em&gt;mine actually didn't, this year&lt;/em&gt; )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All of the above probably suffer from some form of issue with &lt;em&gt;hiddur&lt;/em&gt;, though that &lt;a href=&quot;https://judaism.stackexchange.com/q/22602/5323&quot;&gt;may or may not be a problem&lt;/a&gt; ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Happy Chanukah!! :^)&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:00:56.680" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1912" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1913" CreationDate="2014-12-18T00:47:44.897" Score="11" ViewCount="11190" Body="&lt;p&gt;Say for example, I have a computer with many many fans, and which that computer sits on the carpet floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to get dust, hair, bits of trash, maybe even bugs, out of a moving piece of hardware like a computer fan? Ideally, you should not have to open or disassemble the device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Would blowing or vacuuming be better? How could I make sure no more dust gets into the machine again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have attempted vacuuming: this leaves dust inside the machine.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Blowing: this just gets the dust up in the air where it settles back down again.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Wiping: Very difficult to reach and manipulate a cleaning tool to reach all dust present.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1360" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T18:41:29.883" LastActivityDate="2019-07-11T11:24:24.077" Title="How to remove large quantity of dust from electronic/mechanical equipment?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1913" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1912" CreationDate="2014-12-18T01:58:33.690" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would say clean the machine good once a year or twice, timing depends and in between doing this to reduce dust accumulation in the room, because you can't stop it accumulating on the electronic:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove pets, especially birds and cats from the room. These help dust accumulate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Dust-in-Your-House#Seal_Up_Cracks_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Seal up cracks&lt;/a&gt;. Dust can get into the room through these and affect your device.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Dust-in-Your-House#Cleaning_Up_Dust_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Clean dust frequently&lt;/a&gt;. Dust that accumulates in the room can get into the device. Airing a room is important, but avoid hot dusty days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Dust-in-Your-House#Clearing_Away_Clutter_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Remove cluttering items&lt;/a&gt; and pack away things neatly. Dust can accumulate in corners and on objects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I haven't really used air purifiers, but I have cleaned air filters, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Dust-in-Your-House#Filtering_the_Air_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;the article&lt;/a&gt; says get air purifiers. Air purifiers remove dust and other stuff from the air.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Things I use:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whisk the outside clean with a brush. This doesn't clean the inside but may loosen inner dust.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now swab with cotton swabs, you can get longer ones.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Since the swabs probably loosened the dust, taking a vacuum or shop vac and sucking with it should remove loosened dust and the stuff you couldn't reach.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using water should make the dust stick together, which from my experience is not a good thing. Blowing the dust pushes it farther away which is not a good thing either. A cleaning where you take the electronic a part is good to do once or twice a year.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vacuuming should be done first and then you should do blowing to loosen more dust and finish with more vacuuming. Don't vacuum vigorously as this can loosen and injure pieces of the device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Alternate Methods:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Taking microfibre clothe attached to a small long object usually works, as well. You can use this to reach inside of the vents, but make sure you can see through to what you are doing. This loosens dust and can make using a vacuum more effective. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Keep in mind that none of these methods work as good as taking the machinery apart. And probing your machine through vents when you have no idea of what you are going to touch is a bad idea. So always make sure you know what you are going to touch and are aware of any dangers. The machine should be off, if not it is not safe and cleaning should not be attempted.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-dust-from-computers/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;howtocleanstuff.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Before completing any cleaning method on your computer, it is&#xA;  important to back up all of your files. Even though this is unlikely&#xA;  to cause any damage, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Shut down the computer and unplug all of the cords from the CPU. Take&#xA;  it outside or in an area that is well ventilated. When we get further&#xA;  into this process, the dust will start flying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And be careful about &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.howtogeek.com/57870/ask-how-to-geek-why-you-should-never-vacuum-your-pc-converting-books-for-the-kindle-and-controlling-multiple-computers-with-one-keyboard/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;vacuuming and compressed air.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;It’s bad to clean the inside of your computer with a vacuum cleaner&#xA;  because vacuuming creates a large static build up that could (and most&#xA;  likely will) discharge into the sensitive electronics inside your&#xA;  computer case. There are specialized vacuum cleaners designed for&#xA;  cleaning out computers and electronic equipment but given the limited&#xA;  amount of use a single user would get from such a purchase it’s not a&#xA;  very wise one—they start at $300+ and can easily break the $1000 price&#xA;  barrier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;What we’d recommend doing is taking your computer case into a well&#xA;  ventilated area (outside on a sunny day or in your garage is a great&#xA;  place), grounding the case to protect against static discharge&#xA;  (although the risk here is very very low) and using compressed air to&#xA;  clean the dust off. If you’re using an air compressor (as opposed to&#xA;  just a can of compressed air from the computer store) make sure to&#xA;  start a good 24″ or so away from the case and work your way in closer.&#xA;  You want to use just enough air pressure to blast the dust off the&#xA;  surfaces and out of the case without overdoing it and pushing dust&#xA;  into even more difficult to remove places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;One important thing to consider: compressed air (from a compressor,&#xA;  not a can) contains minute amounts of water vapor. Although we’ve&#xA;  never actually heard of this happening to anyone it is (however remote&#xA;  the chance) possible to blow moisture into the connectors on your&#xA;  mother board and damage it if you were to boot it immediately&#xA;  afterwards. This is in the range of lightening-strike remote, however.&#xA;  None the less to be extra cautious we would recommend that you leave&#xA;  the computer off and in a warm dry location for a few hours after you&#xA;  give it a good air-compressor cleaning to allow any residual moisture&#xA;  (if it’s even there to begin with) to evaporate. This borders on&#xA;  paranoid caution, mind you, but better safe than sorry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homesessive.com/view/culprit-behind-your-dying-electronics&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;homesessive.com&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Compressed air: Sold in a can, compressed air is perfect for blasting&#xA;  dust and dirt between keyboard keys and other tight crevices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Electrostatic cloths (Swiffer, Pledge Dry Cloths, etc.): These dusters&#xA;  are typically made of finely woven synthetic fibers with tiny &quot;hairs&quot;&#xA;  that create a magnetic charge and pull dust particles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Microfiber cloths: Unlike paper towels or rags, microfiber cloths&#xA;  easily trap dust between their fibers instead of spreading more dust&#xA;  and lint. Bonus: Unlike wood-source products like napkins and paper&#xA;  towels, these cloths won't scratch sensitive surfaces and can be&#xA;  washed up to 500 times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forums.computershopper.com/showthread.php?t=4984&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Stuff I haven't tried.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From the User Ainimache:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Is to blow through a straw. I'm sure I'll be told that's not clean&#xA;  air, but it's better than nothing, and does a fair job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Especially when you're cleaning out someone's older computer that&#xA;  simply is caked in dust inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You can use the straw to direct the air flow somewhat, and if you&#xA;  can't get the force you can out of a can of air, blowing through a&#xA;  straw doesn't freeze what you're cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Dust&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Get Rid of Dust&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://magazine.foxnews.com/at-home/8-easy-ways-reduce-dust&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Fox News&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't use feather dusters.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Feather dusters only aggravate existing dust and cause it to settle&#xA;  elsewhere around your home. Instead, use a damp cloth or moist&#xA;  towelette to wipe down surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove carpeting.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;It may look gorgeous, but carpeted floors are high-maintenance and&#xA;  magnets for dust mites. They should be vacuumed daily, but even that&#xA;  may not be enough for people with severe allergies. If you're attached&#xA;  to your carpet, consider investing in a vacuum cleaner with a&#xA;  double-layered microfilter bag or a high-efficiency particulate air&#xA;  (HEPA) filter, which prevents dust from being re-introduced into the&#xA;  air. Otherwise, stick to hardwood, vinyl, linoleum or tile flooring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T02:48:48.847" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T02:48:48.847" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1914" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1919" CreationDate="2014-12-18T02:42:53.430" Score="11" ViewCount="2454" Body="&lt;p&gt;My MP3 player just broke :/ But that's not what I'm asking about. Tomorrow I'm going back home from college. I have a good many CDs that I can listen to on the way home, but they are in a case similar to the following, but the cover for each CD is opaque (don't ask me why - poor design).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NQUSC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This makes it very hard for me to see which CDs are where, requiring that I slide the CD out for each one before I can see what the CD is. But, since I'm driving, this is more distracting and time consuming than I'd like. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thinking about how I could remedy this, I thought about the CD holders made specifically for cars. But, as I doubt I'll use it past tomorrow driving home, I'd rather not spend the $10 or so to get one and spend the effort to go to the store. I don't have any transparent CD cases or anything similar lying around as CDs are quite outdated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/files/2014/04/Car-CD-Holder-MD-7009-.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1GCdhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way I can make something similar to the above product with the things around my house? It doesn't necessarily have to be hanging, I'd just like it to hold the CDs so they don't shift around, be accessible to me while driving, and be visible so I can tell which one is which.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2018-12-26T22:25:12.540" LastActivityDate="2018-12-27T19:02:47.317" Title="Homemade car CD holder" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;travel&gt;&lt;container&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1915" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1914" CreationDate="2014-12-18T03:20:33.943" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are some plans I wanted to try:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are handy with sewing, here is a design similar to your second design.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.urbanthreads.com/tutorials.aspx?t=CD%20Holder&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;urban threads.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/poYXf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Its basically where you sew pockets onto a board that is covered with cloth. The board can be made of cardboard or another light weight hard object. I planned to modify this pattern to hang on the back of the seat, though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, have you tried labelling the CD'S. Taking a piece of tape and creating a tag out of it should work. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mushroomvillagers.wordpress.com/cd-poket-tutorial/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Mushroomvillagers.wordpress.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Q86E.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Q86Em.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This plan takes a lot of sewing. It is mostly sewed together pockets, but you may be able to avoid this by taking large pockets from other pieces of clothing and adhering them together, by adding elastic bands on the back you should be able to create a design that is similar to the one above. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Using Duct tape or cloth glue for the steps should work. Other things that will work for creating pockets:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-CD-Sleeve-from-Paper&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Paper.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tipnut.com/cd-covers/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Other CD covering ideas.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oddee.com/item_97500.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;odee.com&lt;/a&gt;: Not helpful, but really cool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-23T07:24:07.650" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T07:24:07.650" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1916" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1910" CreationDate="2014-12-18T04:14:12.217" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I was in Yeshiva, I saw someone use empty beer bottles, in which your standard order white Shabbos candles just so happen to be an exact fit.  Sorry, I didn't take a picture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have 8 beer bottles on hand which can quickly be made into empty beer bottles, we have other problems to deal with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Happy Chanukah!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1366" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T04:14:12.217" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1908" CreationDate="2014-12-18T05:53:26.377" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look very closely at the part of the handle that goes over your stub. Especially the downside. There should be a screw there, usually with an Allen head. It may be covered with paint so all you might see is a dimple. If you find it tighten it down, you might want to use some thread lock on the thread to keep it tight. A closer look at your picture shows little stub at the end of the shaft, if that is the case the handle was likely pressed on and I recommend replacing the whole unit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that is not found you may want to try some kind of metal glue like liquid weld to secure it. Be careful if you over apply you will have a mess and you just may also end up gluing the handle to the door instead of just to the latching mechanism.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last option is to replace the whole door lock. This is not a bad option because often when your kind of problem happens fixes do not tend to be all that reliable, and you just may end up doing this after going through a fix or two that has a short life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vice grips mentioned in another answer are an excellent temp fix to make the door usable until you can come up with something more lasting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T05:53:26.377" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1919" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1914" CreationDate="2014-12-18T10:26:10.197" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use your current cd holder, but put a strip of masking tape on each page. Use a marker to write the title of the cd on each strip of tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another trick would be to put the cd's in order. Before you leave, put them in the order you want to play them, from the front to the back of the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T12:46:12.170" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T12:46:12.170" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1912" CreationDate="2014-12-18T12:11:56.343" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In our office I can see that the IT staffs can clean around 30 computers within just an hour or two, by being curious enough I investigate their techniques.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First they will move the computers and put them in an open area so they can blow the inside of a cpu case. Take note that they are using a strong blower not just an ordinary one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once they are finished on blowing the computer I notice that all the chunks of dirt inside are easily removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then they will use a cotton or worn out cloth or a rag to thoroughly clean the remaining parts. You can wet it if it is applicable. If they are in rush hour they dont do this step anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T12:11:56.343" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1921" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-18T16:12:07.037" Score="7" ViewCount="651" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wear mascara, and sometimes it seems to smudge - not for any reason, some days it does, some days it doesn't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried changing brands, and applying less mascara, but the brand change didn't help, and less didn't look as good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1DpUe.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.masterfile.com/stock-photography/image/700-00194277/Portrait-of-Woman-with-Smudged-Make-Up&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Masterfile, Robert Karpa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent smudged mascara?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T19:28:49.317" Title="How can I stop my mascara smudging?" Tags="&lt;makeup&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1923" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:17:06.657" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks that are related to objects and activities in the kitchen, including &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt; and maintaining utensils, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/food&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;food&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;food&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cooking related questions that are off-topic here &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://cooking.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Seasoned Advice&lt;/a&gt; and some maintenance questions may be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Home Improvement&lt;/a&gt; -- other sites in the Stack Exchange network.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-11-27T13:54:05.647" LastActivityDate="2019-11-27T13:54:05.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1924" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:17:06.657" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to objects and activities in the kitchen, including cleaning and maintenance.  Note that cooking is off-topic." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-11-27T13:54:05.647" LastActivityDate="2019-11-27T13:54:05.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1926" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:23:29.183" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the care of one's self.  Including grooming, first-aid, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We are not medical professionals. Users seeking diagnoses or personalized medical advice should seek professional medical advice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the premise of your question is ill-advised, it may also be closed.&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/1135&quot;&gt;[1]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/hair&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;hair&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;hair&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-04T16:08:17.357" LastActivityDate="2019-12-04T16:08:17.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1927" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:23:29.183" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the care of one's self.  Including grooming, first-aid, etc. But we are not medical professionals. Users seeking diagnoses or personalized medical advice should seek professional medical advice." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-04T16:08:17.357" LastActivityDate="2019-12-04T16:08:17.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1928" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:26:26.187" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the maintaining, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'cleaning'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;, and repairing of cars and other consumer vehicles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/travel&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'travel'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;travel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Questions off-topic here &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://mechanics.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Motor Vehicle Maintenance &amp;amp; Repair Stack Exchange.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T11:41:00.553" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T11:41:00.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1929" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:26:26.187" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the maintaining, [cleaning], and repairing of cars and other consumer vehicles." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T11:36:05.573" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T11:36:05.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1930" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1921" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:33:49.487" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It may be caused by oily eyelids - naturally oily or due to use of eye cream. Some girls put a small amount of translucent powder. Powder keep the eyelid dry for a longer time. But don't put too much powder&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T19:28:49.317" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T19:28:49.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1931" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:39:25.023" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to using, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'cleaning'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;, and storing headphones and earbuds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This tag relates to both in-ear headphones (also known as earbuds) and over-the-head devices, usually used for listening to music without sharing it with the rest of the world.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/technology&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'technology'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;technology&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T14:40:12.070" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T14:40:12.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1932" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:39:25.023" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to using, cleaning, and storing headphones and earbuds." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T18:39:37.653" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T18:39:37.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1933" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:45:18.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to padlocks and other locks, such as those on doors, cars, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T19:22:15.447" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T19:22:15.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1934" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:45:18.927" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to padlocks and other locks, such as those on doors, cars, etc." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T19:22:40.237" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T19:22:40.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1935" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:48:29.440" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to sleep: falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleeping better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: Psychological questions are OFF-TOPIC. See &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/40/15&quot;&gt;this meta question&lt;/a&gt; for more info.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-18T02:25:22.923" LastActivityDate="2015-02-18T02:25:22.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1936" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:48:29.440" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to sleep: falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleeping better. NOTE: Psychological questions are OFF-TOPIC." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-18T02:25:22.923" LastActivityDate="2015-02-18T02:25:22.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1937" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:49:09.243" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to doors: maintenance and repairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T20:07:30.400" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T20:07:30.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1938" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:49:09.243" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to doors: maintenance and repairs." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T19:22:36.037" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T19:22:36.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1939" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:49:58.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks for keeping yourself or other people and things safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please use &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/food-safety&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;food-safety&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;food-safety&lt;/a&gt; when applicable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:11:14.917" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:11:14.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1940" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T18:49:58.700" Score="0" Body="Hacks for keeping yourself or other people and things safe. " OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:11:14.917" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:11:14.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1941" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:06:15.577" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to the storing or better storage of an item or multiple items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:   &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/container&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;container&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;container&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/organization&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;organization&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;organization&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-19T09:45:17.300" LastActivityDate="2019-12-19T09:45:17.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1942" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:06:15.577" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the storage or better storage of items." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-19T09:45:17.300" LastActivityDate="2019-12-19T09:45:17.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1943" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:11:54.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks to related to electricity: safe practices, electrical work, efficient usage, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/batteries&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'batteries'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;batteries&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your question is off-topic here, it &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://electronics.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Electrical Engineering SE&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;http://diy.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Home Improvements SE&lt;/a&gt;, depending on the nature of your question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T14:47:29.230" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T14:47:29.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1944" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:11:54.770" Score="0" Body="Hacks to related to electricity: safe practices, electrical work, efficient usage, etc." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T14:47:42.780" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T14:47:42.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1945" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:14:11.503" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to phones: usage, maintenance, and improvement of smartphones, as well as other mobile phones and landlines.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/technology&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'technology'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;technology&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Questions &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; about physical problems are off-topic here. Your question &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at another network site:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://android.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Android SE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://apple.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Ask Different&lt;/a&gt; (Apple  Products)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://windowsphone.stackexchange.com&quot;&gt;Windows Phone SE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://electronics.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Electronic Engineering SE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stackoverflow.com/&quot;&gt;Stack Overflow&lt;/a&gt; (Programming questions)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-26T14:40:12.170" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T14:40:12.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1946" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:14:11.503" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to phones: usage, maintenance, and improvement of smartphones, as well as other mobile phones and landlines." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T17:06:35.123" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T17:06:35.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1947" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:16:08.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the management of time and using it with &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/efficiency&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'efficiency'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;efficiency&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: &quot;Mind hacks&quot; and philosophical questions are off-topic here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T17:51:41.307" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T17:51:41.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1948" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:16:08.780" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the management and efficient use of time. Please note that &quot;mind hacks&quot; are off-topic." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T17:51:41.307" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T17:51:41.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1949" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:18:26.507" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the usage and storage of office supplies. (&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_supplies&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Office supplies are things that you are likely to find in an office / workplace, including, but not limited to, paper, pens, staplers, folders, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/stationery&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'stationery'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;stationery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-26T14:16:33.837" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T14:16:33.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1950" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:18:26.507" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the usage, storage, and organization of office supplies." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T14:57:52.563" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T14:57:52.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1951" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:19:36.307" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to using or maintaining technology -- such as computers, phones, televisions etc. -- safely and effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/phone&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;phone&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;phone&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-04T16:09:28.513" LastActivityDate="2019-12-04T16:09:28.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1952" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:19:36.307" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to using technology -- such as computers, phones, televisions, etc. -- safely and effectively." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-12T04:08:13.230" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T04:08:13.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1953" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:21:21.087" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;, using, and maintaining of the bathroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt; and our sister site &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;https://diy.stackexchange.com/&lt;/a&gt; for repairs and installation questions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-19T09:46:49.513" LastActivityDate="2019-12-19T09:46:49.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1954" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:21:21.087" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the bathroom." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-19T09:46:49.513" LastActivityDate="2019-12-19T09:46:49.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1955" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:22:29.683" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the storage and use of eggs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/food&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;food&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;food&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/kitchen&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;kitchen&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;kitchen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-05-31T18:50:11.893" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T18:50:11.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1956" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:22:29.683" Score="0" Body="Hacks related the storage and use of eggs." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T20:07:13.947" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T20:07:13.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1957" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:23:25.240" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the control and removal of pests, for example insects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-29T18:45:28.483" LastActivityDate="2019-12-29T18:45:28.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1958" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:23:25.240" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the control and elimination of pests." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-29T18:45:28.483" LastActivityDate="2019-12-29T18:45:28.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1959" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:24:36.293" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to traveling, including &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/time&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;time&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;time&lt;/a&gt; spent in a &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/car&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;car&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;car&lt;/a&gt; or other vehicle. Also includes walking and using a &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/bike&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;bike&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;bike&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not to be confused with &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/moving&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;moving&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;moving&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;General travel questions are off topic, but may be appropriate for our sister site &lt;a href=&quot;https://travel.stackexchange.com&quot;&gt;Travel Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:23:57.213" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:23:57.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1960" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:24:36.293" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to traveling, including time spent in a car or other vehicle. Also includes walking and using a bicycle. " OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:23:57.213" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:23:57.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1961" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="1968" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:25:06.323" Score="11" ViewCount="3092" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have mold in the corner of my kitchen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FS4Uz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FS4Uzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually remove it with mold-removing chemical products like bleach spray and it work perfectly. But recently some people told me these chemicals are harmful and I should not use them. It is very dangerous if you inhale the chemical while spraying. That is why I am asking you for an alternative non-toxic solution of this problem&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T07:50:27.747" LastActivityDate="2017-02-20T14:50:21.730" Title="Removing mold from walls without use of harmful chemicals" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1962" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:26:31.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to either&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;improving sound from a speaker or in a room, or&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;preventing an unwanted sound.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T20:06:34.350" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T20:06:34.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1963" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:26:31.763" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to either improving sound from a speaker or in a room, or preventing an unwanted sound." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T20:07:34.490" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T20:07:34.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1964" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:28:42.160" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to reading: making things easier to read.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that psychological questions are off-topic here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T20:06:47.030" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T20:06:47.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1965" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:28:42.160" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to reading: making things easier to read." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T20:07:05.903" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T20:07:05.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1966" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:29:32.253" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to your ability to see physical objects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/eyeglasses&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'eyeglasses'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;eyeglasses&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T11:09:31.560" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T11:09:31.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1967" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:29:32.253" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to your ability to see physical objects." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T11:09:31.560" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T11:09:31.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1961" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:32:06.470" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use white vinegar in a spray bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not only &lt;a href=&quot;http://blacktoxicmolds.com/vinegar-kill-mold.php&quot;&gt;can it kill 82% of mold species&lt;/a&gt;, but it &lt;a href=&quot;http://greenopedia.com/sanitize-naturally/&quot;&gt;is completely safe to use around children and pets.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;ALSO: note that breathing mold spores is dangerous as well. Mold spots should be cleaned regularly to prevent contamination of air and, since it is in your kitchen, food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T19:32:06.470" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1969" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:37:10.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to paper, instruments used to cut and organize papers and writing implements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This does not include hacks related to machines such as copiers, printers, or scanners; use &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/technology&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;technology&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;technology&lt;/a&gt; instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:08:54.933" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:08:54.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1970" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T19:37:10.140" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to paper, instruments used to cut and organize papers and writing implements. " OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:09:25.783" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:09:25.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1971" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T21:10:19.477" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to preserving, storing, and drinking beverages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/food&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'food'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;food&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For more generalized food preparation methods, you many consider our &lt;a href=&quot;http://cooking.stackexchange.com&quot;&gt;Seasoned Advice&lt;/a&gt; site.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T15:07:05.490" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T15:07:05.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1972" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T21:10:19.477" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to preserving, storing, and drinking beverages." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T17:46:31.380" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T17:46:31.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1973" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T21:10:47.163" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the starting or controlling of fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/safety&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'safety'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;safety&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/camping&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'camping'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;camping&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T11:10:36.520" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T11:10:36.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1974" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T21:10:47.163" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the starting or controlling of fire." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T11:10:36.520" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T11:10:36.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1975" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T21:23:31.860" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to surviving a rain storm or problems caused by water or wetness when it is raining&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/water&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'water'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;water&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/winter&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'winter'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;winter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T20:05:39.543" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T20:05:39.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1976" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T21:23:31.860" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to surviving a rain storm or problems caused by water or wetness when it is raining" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T20:51:09.703" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T20:51:09.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1977" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T21:38:50.017" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to surviving in the great outdoors, including camping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/gardening&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'gardening'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;gardening&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T02:17:48.787" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T02:17:48.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1978" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T21:38:50.017" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to surviving in the great outdoors, including camping." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T04:04:59.383" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T04:04:59.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1979" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T22:30:19.110" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to battling the heat and dryness of the warmest season of the year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Summer is, in the northern hemisphere, from June to August and, in the southern hemisphere, from December to February. Wikipedia: &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T12:38:03.227" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T12:38:03.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1980" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T22:30:19.110" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to battling the heat and dryness of the warmest season of the year." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T12:38:03.227" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T12:38:03.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1981" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="421" CreationDate="2014-12-18T22:30:59.070" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many, many options for bottle cap removal. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As mentioned but not really explained there's the lighter trick:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NqIfc.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The key to this method is having a tight grip on the neck of the bottle so that your hand/fulcrum doesn't move when you apply force with the lighter/lever. You can apply this method with most anything you have lying around: keys, spoons, or even other beer bottles, not just lighters. A friend of mine used to do a party trick where he would open two bottles in one motion, its was a risky trick though he would usually spill at least one of the beers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is the counter top method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1P8CM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1P8CMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method will tend to chip and scratch most counter tops so I don't recommend it. You just sit the lip of the cap on the edge of a counter or table and smack the top of the bottle. If you can find a surface that isn't likely to be damaged this method is pretty reliable though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also pry the cap lose with a knife or key:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mulBD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mulBDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Again I don't really recommend this method, its tedious and slow, but it works. You work the edge of a key under the individual folds in the cap and pry them out. after going half way around the bottle the cap should come off easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Open-a-Bottle-Without-a-Bottle-Opener&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wikiHow article&lt;/a&gt; for a few more options, most are more or less variations on the same basic principles described above using different tools, but it does give some pretty good step by step directions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:46:58.207" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:46:58.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1982" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T22:35:02.540" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to the compound that is usually used for cleaning along with water, composition may vary, but it is usually a mixture of fats with another alkali substance. Questions would have to be definable as a &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/8/what-is-a-lifehack&quot;&gt;Lifehack&lt;/a&gt;, and not about anything psychological(such as any fears associated with soaps,or etc), all questions should be about physical problems or would thus be &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1124/how-do-we-define-what-is-on-topic-without-requiring-the-questioner-to-know-the-a?cb=1&quot;&gt;off-topic.&lt;/a&gt; Questions about soap alternatives and other alternatives for ingredients found in soap compared to other methods(already used and unusable) would be considered on-topic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For any more questions see the &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1217/the-scope-of-lifehacks?cb=1&quot;&gt;Lifehack Site scope&lt;/a&gt; or consult the &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/help&quot;&gt;help centre&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T11:19:45.773" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T11:19:45.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1983" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T22:35:02.540" Score="0" Body="For questions related to the compound that is usually used for cleaning along with water, composition may vary, but it is usually a mixture of fats with another alkali substance. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T13:07:00.733" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T13:07:00.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1984" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T22:38:50.853" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to domesticated animals otherwise known as pets. Questions would have to be definable as a &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/8/what-is-a-lifehack&quot;&gt;Lifehack&lt;/a&gt;, and not about anything psychological(such as any fears associated with pets, or serious medical conditions associated with pets), all questions should be about physical problems or would thus be &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1124/how-do-we-define-what-is-on-topic-without-requiring-the-questioner-to-know-the-a?cb=1&quot;&gt;off-topic.&lt;/a&gt; Questions about pet accesories and alternatives for pet accessories compared to other methods(already used and unusable) would be considered on-topic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For any more questions see the &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1217/the-scope-of-lifehacks?cb=1&quot;&gt;Lifehack Site scope&lt;/a&gt; or consult the &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/help&quot;&gt;help centre&lt;/a&gt;. For questions about pets that are not related to lifehacks see, &lt;a href=&quot;http://pets.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;the Pets SE.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T11:21:01.350" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T11:21:01.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1985" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T22:38:50.853" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to domesticated animals otherwise known as pets." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T11:21:11.397" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T11:21:11.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1986" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T22:50:02.557" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-18T22:50:02.557" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T22:50:02.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1987" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T22:50:02.557" Score="0" Body="For hacks about discolourations on clothing, objects or etc. that usually take some effort to remove." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T02:16:33.357" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T02:16:33.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1988" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T22:55:49.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to the mending or fixing of a object. Questions would have to be definable as a &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/8/what-is-a-lifehack&quot;&gt;Lifehack&lt;/a&gt;, and not about anything psychological, all questions should be about physical problems or would thus be &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1124/how-do-we-define-what-is-on-topic-without-requiring-the-questioner-to-know-the-a?cb=1&quot;&gt;off-topic.&lt;/a&gt; Questions about clothing and object mending and alternatives for common mending tools(glue, needle and thread, etc) compared to other methods(already used and unusable) would be considered on-topic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For any more questions see the &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1217/the-scope-of-lifehacks?cb=1&quot;&gt;Lifehack Site scope&lt;/a&gt; or consult the &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/help&quot;&gt;help centre&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T02:15:44.930" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T02:15:44.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1989" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T22:55:49.450" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to the mending or fixing of a object. This includes clothing, objects and etc. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T02:16:48.573" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T02:16:48.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1990" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T23:02:58.880" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to the maintenance, avoidance or etc of animals. Animals would also be defined as pets, but they would not have to necessarily be domesticated. Questions would have to be definable as a &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/8/what-is-a-lifehack&quot;&gt;Lifehack&lt;/a&gt;, and not about anything psychological(such as any fears associated animals). Questions about animal housing and ways to keep animals away and alternatives for animal accessories compared to other methods(already used and unusable) would be considered on-topic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For any more questions see the &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1217/the-scope-of-lifehacks?cb=1&quot;&gt;Lifehack Site scope&lt;/a&gt; or consult the &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/help&quot;&gt;help centre&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T02:16:22.923" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T02:16:22.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1991" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T23:02:58.880" Score="0" Body="This tag is for hacks related to the maintenance, avoidance or etc of animals. Animals would also be defined as pets, but they would not have to necessarily be domesticated." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T00:51:59.383" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T00:51:59.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1992" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1887" CreationDate="2014-12-18T23:10:38.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=telescopic%20magnet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;commercially available telescopic magnet&lt;/a&gt; that works well for getting small metal parts dropped into car engines that should solve your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have an old radio antenna and a refrigerator magnet you could make your own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-18T23:10:38.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1993" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-18T23:37:59.333" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to the partially digested food that on occasion is ejected from the stomach. Also, known as vomit. Questions would have to be definable as a &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/8/what-is-a-lifehack&quot;&gt;Lifehack&lt;/a&gt;, and not about anything psychological(such as any fears and pain associated with vomiting, or serious conditions such as blood in the vomit), all questions should be about physical problems(that do not require serious medical interaction) or would thus be considered &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1124/how-do-we-define-what-is-on-topic-without-requiring-the-questioner-to-know-the-a?cb=1&quot;&gt;off-topic.&lt;/a&gt; Questions about cleaning vomit and alternatives for vomit cleaners and protective accessories compared to other methods(already used and unusable) would be considered on-topic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For any more questions see the &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1217/the-scope-of-lifehacks?cb=1&quot;&gt;Lifehack Site scope&lt;/a&gt; or consult the &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/help&quot;&gt;help centre&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T13:07:15.290" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T13:07:15.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1994" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-18T23:37:59.333" Score="0" Body="This tag is hacks related to the partially digested food that on occasion is ejected from the stomach. Also, known as vomit. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T00:45:19.640" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T00:45:19.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1995" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-19T00:55:46.613" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to staying comfortable, reducing pain, and/or improving ergonomics in various situations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Comfort is a state of physical ease free from pain or constraint. Wikipedia: &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comfort&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comfort&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: Psychological questions -- such as emotional comfort -- are off-topic here!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T15:10:16.547" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T15:10:16.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1996" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-19T00:55:46.613" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to staying comfortable, reducing pain, and/or improving ergonomics in various situations." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T13:55:30.717" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T13:55:30.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="1997" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-19T01:00:25.170" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the cleaning, preserving, manipulating and using glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:16:31.993" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:16:31.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1998" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-19T01:00:25.170" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the cleaning, preserving, manipulating and using glass." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:16:31.993" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:16:31.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="1999" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-19T01:04:30.177" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to doing math such as addition, multiplication, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: Psychological questions are off-topic. If you need help &lt;em&gt;doing&lt;/em&gt; math, try &lt;a href=&quot;http://math.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Mathematics Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T02:17:04.067" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T02:17:04.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2000" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-19T01:04:30.177" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to doing math such as addition, multiplication, etc. NOTE: Psychological questions are off-topic." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T02:18:20.747" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T02:18:20.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2001" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="66" CreationDate="2014-12-19T01:19:06.543" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are some methods I use:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rd.com/home/3-ways-to-keep-mirrors-fogfree/#ixzz3Lh7kG9XM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Shaving Cream&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Before you shower, wipe some shaving cream onto your bathroom mirror.&#xA;  It will keep it from fogging up so you don’t have to wait to get to&#xA;  work with your toiletries or shaving after you get out of the shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For me this works really well. Here is how it works:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/questions/question/2717/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;thenakedscientists.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Dave -   In some senses, it doesn’t actually stop it steaming up. &#xA;  Steam is lots of little droplets of water.  When the light hits it,&#xA;  the light gets bent and so you get a very distorted image which, when&#xA;  you move away from it, just looks like a kind of mist.  What the&#xA;  shaving foam does: there are lots of detergents in it and those&#xA;  detergents reduce the surface tension of the film of water so it&#xA;  doesn’t form lots of little droplets.  It just forms a big flat sheet&#xA;  that you can see through much better, so you can see through it even&#xA;  though the water is still condensing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Ben -   So there’s literally the same amount of water there; it’s just&#xA;  a change in the structure of the water.  So why do the droplets make&#xA;  it so hard to see things?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Dave -   Because water has quite a high refractive index - when light&#xA;  hits it, it bends.  If it hits this curved surface of a droplet, each&#xA;  one basically acts as a little tiny lens, light is bounced off in all&#xA;  sorts of different directions and makes it looks essentially white. &#xA;  This breaks up the image and makes it look misty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_4884134_make-antifog-glass-cleaner.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;eHow.com&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;1 quart spray bottle&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;2 tbsp. household ammonia&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;1/2 cup rubbing alcohol&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;3 drops dish soap&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;1). Pour 2 tbsp. of ammonia, 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol and three drops&#xA;  dish soap into a 1 quart bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;2). Fill the bottle with tap water, tilting the bottle while filling to&#xA;  minimize suds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;3). Screw on the spray mechanism tightly to avoid leakage. Your anti-fog&#xA;  glass cleaner is now ready to use in the same manner as a store bought&#xA;  glass cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For me this works up to 10 minutes and works on glass lenses for glasses, as well. This works better if you apply several coats and can also be used for cleaning the glass. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://housekeeping.wonderhowto.com/how-to/5-simple-ways-keep-your-bathroom-mirror-from-fogging-up-0140583/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Vinegar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Creating a 50-50 solution of vinegar and water will also do the trick.&#xA;  Instead of buying a mirror cleaner like Windex, which has a ton of&#xA;  chemicals inside, you can use this all-natural cleaner instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Simply pour a cup of water and a cup of vinegar into an old spray&#xA;  bottle, add a drop or two of dishwashing soap and spray. Wipe the&#xA;  mirror with a towel and the glass should stay steam-proof for a few&#xA;  days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Vinegar does have an odor, but it should go away within an hour. You&#xA;  can also add lemon juice for a fresh smelling bathroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also using blow dryers are suppose to be:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;if you forgot or don't feel like applying anything to your mirror, you&#xA;  can use a blow dryer to quickly eliminate the water from your mirrors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/7933/is-there-a-technique-to-make-a-shower-mirror-fog-free/7940#7940&quot;&gt;Is there a technique to make a shower mirror fog-free?&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This Q&amp;amp;A has a lot of methods, that can be bought. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Some methods for making these products more effective are:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Turn a fan on while you shower.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take your mirror down while you shower and put a towel over it. Wait 5 minutes after a shower, and then put it back up. Or apply the towel while it stands up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, using thicker products like shaving cream and makes them stay longer. Soap with the water in the air can wash off.   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putting warm objects on the mirror works, as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info and things I don't know work&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rd.com/home/3-ways-to-keep-mirrors-fogfree/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Car Wax&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Prevent your bathroom mirror from steaming up after your next hot&#xA;  shower. Apply a small amount of car paste wax to the mirror, let it&#xA;  dry, and buff with a soft cloth. Next time you step out of the shower,&#xA;  you’ll be able to see your face in the mirror immediately. Rub the wax&#xA;  on bathroom fixtures to prevent water spots too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://housekeeping.wonderhowto.com/how-to/5-simple-ways-keep-your-bathroom-mirror-from-fogging-up-0140583/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Dish Soap&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Using a light coating of dishwashing liquid can also do the trick.&#xA;  Place a few droplets of soap onto your palm and add water. Wipe this&#xA;  soapy hand across the face of the mirror and then wipe clean with a&#xA;  paper towel. Voilà.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Mirror should remain clear for about a day; then you can simply repeat&#xA;  the process. Using this method is also handy for creeping out other&#xA;  shower users. Simply lather your hands in soap, write your message and&#xA;  wipe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/whats-the-best-way-to-keep-a-shower-mirror-fog-free-500050154&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;LifeHacker.com&lt;/a&gt; KeithS Comments:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Actually, dish detergent is better than bath soap because it doesn't&#xA;  leave a soap scum film.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Walker Answers:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;A good ventilation fan to remove the steam is the first step. Then you&#xA;  need a heated mirror, or you can try to put a floor heating mat behind&#xA;  the mirror. If the mirror is warmer than the tiles, most condensation&#xA;  will form on the tiles rather then mirror.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Mirrors-from-Fogging-up-With-Steam&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Keep Mirrors from Fogging up With Steam&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:22:12.127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T01:55:43.910" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2002" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2188" CreationDate="2014-12-19T02:09:37.220" Score="43" ViewCount="50195" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to be able to connect to my wifi network from downstairs in the garage. My apartment is three floors up, and, while the signal is detectable there, it's very weak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried lifting the laptop up higher. The reason is depicted here:&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/L035G.png&quot; width=&quot;250&quot;/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I extend the range of my wifi router?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="119" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-20T14:45:03.827" LastActivityDate="2020-09-03T16:51:43.697" Title="How can I boost my wifi range?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;wifi&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2003" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-19T02:15:32.570" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to computer networks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;http://superuser.com&quot;&gt;Super User&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T13:07:08.333" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T13:07:08.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2004" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-19T02:15:32.570" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to computer networks." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T14:30:25.507" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T14:30:25.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2005" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2002" CreationDate="2014-12-19T02:21:40.470" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/296367/boost-your-wireless-signal-with-a-homemade-wifi-extender&quot;&gt;Use a sheet of aluminum foil behind the antennas&lt;/a&gt;. By using foil, you will reflect the signal going &lt;em&gt;away&lt;/em&gt; from your devices back toward your devices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, since your goal is to transverse multiple levels of floors, this won't be very effective. Instead, get a wi-fi repeater. If you have -- or a friend is willing to give you -- an old router, there's a good chance it can be setup as a repeater, perhaps on the second floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;if you're unable to obtain a repeater or place it on the second floor, and the tin foil trick doesn't help, your remaining option is to buy a more powerful router.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T02:21:40.470" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2006" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-19T02:24:34.783" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to Wi-Fi routers and other Wi-Fi devices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/technology&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'technology'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;technology&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is a family of protocols for wireless communication between computers and other devices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lifehacks.SE is not tech support. If your question is off-topic here, it &lt;em&gt;might&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://superuser.com&quot;&gt;Super User&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-12T04:08:09.413" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T04:08:09.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2007" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-19T02:24:34.783" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to Wi-Fi routers and other Wi-Fi devices." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T11:20:54.203" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T11:20:54.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2008" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17" CreationDate="2014-12-19T02:29:24.697" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I know work:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the stain just happened using mineral oil and some essential oils works. When using essential oils make sure to wipe the board down thoroughly and not to leave the raw oil on for to long(over 1-2 minutes) as this can remove the boards finish. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Letting the mineral oil sit helps to loosen it, though. The longer it sits the better. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember not to scratch the surface of the board and so avoid scraping the marker off. These scratches make it so that the ink can get in and discolour the board it is usually hard to remove those stains. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Permanent-Marker-from-a-Smooth-Surface&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to Remove Permanent Marker from a Smooth Surface&lt;/a&gt;. This works for dry-erase boards:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Use a whiteboard marker to remove permanent marker on smooth surfaces.&#xA;  It is very easy and quick. But only do this if you're okay about&#xA;  tossing the marker, as the the marker used will be spoiled (one time&#xA;  use).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;And be careful what you clean it with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Wipe both marks away with a lint free cloth or micro fiber. Never use&#xA;  paper towels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Permanent-Marker-from-a-Smooth-Surface#Mr_Clean_Magic_Eraser.C2.AE_sponge_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Mr Clean Magic Eraser® sponge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Permanent-Marker-from-a-Smooth-Surface#Pencil_eraser_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Pencil eraser&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Find a normal pencil eraser. Make sure that the eraser is clean (no&#xA;  pencil rubbings/color on it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Try erasing the surface to make sure that the eraser will not damage&#xA;  the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be gentle and don't rub wildly and it should come off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Permanent-Marker-from-a-Smooth-Surface#Rubbing_alcohol_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Rubbing alcohol&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Either spill some rubbing alcohol on the surface or dab some of the&#xA;  paper towel in the alcohol. Then, start rubbing over the permanent&#xA;  marker area until it comes out (it may take a few reapplications) or&#xA;  it won't come out any more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alcohol is the ingredient in a lot of cleaners. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Permanent-Marker-from-a-Smooth-Surface#Hair_or_body_spray_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Hair or body spray&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Spray it over the mark. Then clean off the spray and mark with a cloth&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;A lot of the oily removers I named interfere with the markers ability to adhere to the surface.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I heard that work:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Toothpaste. Scrubbing it in, is said to work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar and Baking soda. I am not sure how much this works.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should avoid putting liquids on the board if the finish is torn or otherwise. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Permanent-Marker-from-a-Smooth-Surface#Coffee_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Coffee&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Use plain old coffee. Use it with nothing added - no cream or sugar.&#xA;  The acid in the coffee will take off the ingredients in the marker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Permanent-Marker-from-a-Smooth-Surface#Sunscreen_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Sunscreen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Simply put a little sunscreen on that permanent marker and wipe it&#xA;  away. A little kitchen cleaner will remove the sunscreen and you're&#xA;  back in business!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Permanent-Marker-from-a-Smooth-Surface#Nail_polish_remover_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Nail polish remover&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Use nail polish remover and a cotton swab. The acetone in the nail&#xA;  polish remover will take off the ingredients in the marker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;WD-40 is said to work, but it may ruin your board. So I wouldn't suggest it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apparently don't use &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Erase-Old-Marks-off-a-Dry-Erase-Board&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;hand sanitizing wipes&lt;/a&gt; on a board.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Don't try using hand sanitizing wipes to clean the board. They can eat&#xA;  the enamel off the surface of the board.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T02:29:24.697" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-19T03:12:29.477" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;A nail file works the best. As a person going into the medical field I don't want to have to explain what can happen to you if you use one of these methods and accidentally hurt yourself. Knives are really good ideas if used properly, if not the following can happen:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some sort of infection&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blood Poisoning&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Loss of limb, because of one of the above&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Death because of one of the above&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The best methods are to:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use disposable nail files.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a metal nail file. Usually this is attached to a pocket knife or you can get freely attached ones. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make your own. Taking a length of sand paper and a board, even a popsicle stick and glueing the sand paper in place can make your own nail files, these are cheaper and better because you can use different roughnesses of  sand paper.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nail Files are better for your nails, as they smooth out any breakages. Scissors can be used, but who really carries scissors with them all the time. If you plan on using large scissors  then you are better off biting. Invest in a small pocket knife or other multi function tool that is small, that way you will probably have small scissors, a nail file, a knife, and depending on the type you got a nail clipper, keeping it on you key ring helps not loose it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clean your nails before even attempting to bite them off. Also, sterilize your knife before even attempting to use it, this will protect you better if you decide to use it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using any rough surface also works, like rough rocks. But be sure to avoid &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomite&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;fomites&lt;/a&gt; like wirecutters, and dirty knifes.  Knife blades used for cooking(especially meat) unless cleaned properly can result in infection and since you can't reach a  Emergency Room that means that whatever happens to you with that knife you will have to deal with yourself. For your own safety I hope you are medically trained.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try putting the nail clippers in the first aid kit and leaving it there. That way you are less likely to lose them. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You might want to try:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Taking a rock or piece of metal and heating it up extremely. Now take your fingers and press the nails to the hot surface, the heat will burn them low. After doing this carefully, plunge your hands into cool water and file with a nail file, if possible. This is better on long nails. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Only do this if you are confident around fire. And don't press a live fire to your fingertips. Just heated up objects. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T03:12:29.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2010" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2002" CreationDate="2014-12-19T03:46:39.950" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things that I use:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5931743/top-10-ways-to-boost-your-home-wi-fi&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;LifeHacker.com:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place it in a area that is not crowded. I usually place it on a window sill because that gets better reception. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If you want the best signal, you'll need it out in the open, free of&#xA;  any walls and obstructions. Point the antennas vertically, and elevate&#xA;  the router if you can (one reader found that his attic was the perfect&#xA;  spot). Lastly, make sure it's in the center of your house, so you have&#xA;  the best coverage possible throughout your home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure that fewer people are using the Wi-Fi when you plan on connecting, this increases chances of Wi-Fi working better.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gizmodo.com/5936365/five-free-ways-to-boost-your-wi-fi-signal&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Update the Firmware&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Perhaps the easiest way to improve your router's performance is by&#xA;  ensuring that its firmware and driver are up to date. Check the device&#xA;  manufacturer's website regularly for these updates to keep your router&#xA;  in peak operating condition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;DIY tricks.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/296367/boost-your-wireless-signal-with-a-homemade-wifi-extender&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Tin Foil&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;As shown above, by carefully folding tinfoil into a parabola, you can&#xA;  boost your wireless strength tremendously. The fellas in the video saw&#xA;  gains from 82% to just under 100%, though I only saw boosts of around&#xA;  five percent, so your mileage may vary. This project should only take&#xA;  about three minutes and will hopefully leave you with impressive&#xA;  results. If you don't want to attach unsightly parabolic boosters and&#xA;  you're using the same basic router as the fellas in the video, you can&#xA;  also upgrade your firmware to DD-WRT&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also upgrage your firmware to Tomato&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/324681/boost-your-wi-fi-antenna-for-less-than-a-dollar&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Boost Your Wi-Fi Antenna for Less than a Dollar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Physically extend your router's antenna with copper wire, a wood&#xA;  screw, a drinking straw, and a black marker&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5657613/why-is-wi-fi-coverage-so-bad-in-my-house-and-how-can-i-fix-it&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Why Is Wi-Fi Coverage So Bad in My House, and How Can I Fix It?&lt;/a&gt;: This is also very helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T20:28:57.110" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T20:28:57.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2011" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2370" CreationDate="2014-12-19T13:24:07.903" Score="2" ViewCount="831" Body="&lt;p&gt;Current state of the art for a defibrillator is to use pads with sticky (think duct tape sticky) in place of the hand held paddles we are used to seeing on TV.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Without going into a lot of detail, I would like to keep my chest as free of hair as possible for a while.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I am not comfortable using a disposable razor, so I have not tried it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I am told hair removal creams burns.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Waxing... Well, that is the effect I am trying to minimize.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shaving with an electric razor, I have been using a my three headed rotary razor, but it is not doing a super job, leaves a lot of stubble.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the most effective and least painful method of keeping a chest hair free, given that the standard methods (mentioned above) each have their own problems?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T16:49:59.107" LastActivityDate="2016-06-01T11:52:48.730" Title="What is the least painful and most effective way to keep chest shaved?" Tags="&lt;shaving&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2012" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-19T13:28:04.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to shaving efficiently or comfortably.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/personal-care&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'personal-care'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;personal-care&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/comfort&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'comfort'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;comfort&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T14:29:44.330" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T14:29:44.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2013" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-19T13:28:04.493" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to shaving efficiently or comfortably." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-19T14:30:04.597" LastActivityDate="2014-12-19T14:30:04.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2014" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2015" CreationDate="2014-12-19T20:31:17.587" Score="7" ViewCount="12848" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to wrap a gift but it has a really obvious shape and they would know what it is. Is there a way that I can wrap it so that they won't know what it is till they open it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1219" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:04:50.260" Title="How to wrap a gift so it doesn't look like the gift?" Tags="&lt;christmas&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2015" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2014" CreationDate="2014-12-19T20:34:08.187" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a cardboard box larger than the gift, and gift wrap the box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a large box, you could -- depending on the gift -- place smaller, disposable objects such as foam cups or crumpled newspaper around the gift to alter its shape under the wrapping paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-20T03:50:40.947" LastActivityDate="2014-12-20T03:50:40.947" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2014" CreationDate="2014-12-19T22:45:48.533" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can wrap them in the following methods:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use cardboard or Newspaper. This can be done by crumpling the newspaper around the item or by plainly putting them in a cardboard box.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Putting them in cleaned cereal boxes is a good method and really small gifts can be concealed in origami. Its kind of tricky to fold them in though.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For something more fancy looking:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buzzfeed.com/alessiasantoro/it-just-gets-ripped-open-in-the-end-anyways#.rhM1qK6bq&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Buzzfeed.com&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2JZzg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2JZzgm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap them in Balls of Yarn. This is good as you can have any colour of yarn, but retrieving them can be tricky and wrapping them can be trickier.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NzZ9U.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NzZ9Um.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Folding the gift into a sweater or other article of clothing. This is good for books and other items. Wrapping them in clothe also works. The buzzfeed.com article wraps them in scarves. &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This is good for giving two gifts. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wSQmV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wSQmVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This article also shows putting gifts into a sweater sleeves. Not very concealing, but cute.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HYRrb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HYRrbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use paper or plastic bags. Paper bags are more decorative. You shouldn't add the buttons and such because that totally gives it away. &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A large black bag would work, but be sure to let the air stay in it. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Ideas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putting them in Lego brick boxes is good for Lego fans and kids. But it may take a lot of bricks. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Taking multicolored cups or any cup, especially mugs and putting the gift inside. You can make a whole table of gifts by putting other gifts into dishes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Garbage cans and other storage boxes, may help. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putting the gift in jars with custom or large labels helps. You can even use cans, but be careful of the sharp edges. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Basically taking any container that wouldn't be expected works. Containers like lunch boxes, non-clear containers, etc.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T13:04:50.260" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:04:50.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2017" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1961" CreationDate="2014-12-20T01:21:26.990" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle to kill the mold and then just wipe it away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is probably worth noting that the mold that you can actually see is very likely the tip of the iceberg. If you can see mold growing on the wall it is pretty likely that there is mold inside of the wall as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is also probably worth checking your roof/plumbing for leaks, molds usually need a pretty damp enviroment. If you can find the source of the water you may be able to solve the problem for good. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-20T01:21:26.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2018" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="66" CreationDate="2014-12-20T05:50:47.750" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest way I have found to keep my bathroom mirrors fog free is to rub a white candle all around the glass and then polish it in with a soft cloth. The wax makes any moisture bead up and roll away. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1273" LastActivityDate="2014-12-20T05:50:47.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1728" CreationDate="2014-12-20T05:54:50.340" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used a toaster oven to finish food when my lpg tank ran out. I've also used my rice cooker as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1273" LastActivityDate="2014-12-20T05:54:50.340" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2020" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="66" CreationDate="2014-12-20T13:54:48.007" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The mirror is fogging up (and will keep fogging up) because the air in the bathroom is warm and humid, and the mirror is a nice, cool place to condense on.  Get rid of the warm water in the air!  After you get out of the shower, run the shower on cold for a little while; it will cool down the air, and the humidity will condense in the cooled-off inside of the shower instead of your mirror.  The mirror will slowly unfog as the moisture evaporates, and it will help condensation from re-occuring if you wipe it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="119" LastActivityDate="2014-12-20T13:54:48.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2021" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2011" CreationDate="2014-12-20T14:00:05.533" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You mentioned you have 'heard that hair removal cream burns'.  Try using it on a small area.  It doesn't burn most people, but leaving it on longer (for thicker hair) and multiple applications within a short window will increase the chances of it burning.  If it works without leaving a chemical burn or redness on a small area, try it on your whole chest.  It can be much, much easier than shaving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Epilators will also work, but they function by actually pulling the hair out by the roots, which, yes, is painful, and you don't want that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="119" LastActivityDate="2014-12-20T14:00:05.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2022" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2023" CreationDate="2014-12-20T14:38:15.067" Score="19" ViewCount="2228" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have some guests coming over in an hour and I'd like to have our house to have a pleasant smell when they arrive. However, we don't have any air fresheners or anything like that on hand and I have some other things to do to prepare so I don't have time to go get some. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that I'm not looking to fix any particular unpleasant smells, but rather attempting to give the house a more prominent pleasant smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to make our house smell a bit better before they get here?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="8" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T22:38:49.173" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T18:04:45.547" Title="How can I fill the house with a pleasant smell at the last minute?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2023" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2022" CreationDate="2014-12-20T14:38:15.067" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;A great way to create a pleasant smell is to take a couple of caps (&lt;strong&gt;not cups&lt;/strong&gt;) of vanilla and place them in an oven-safe mug or something similar. Then place it in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for around an hour. In about 20 minutes the rooms nearby should start to fill with the pleasant smell of vanilla!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're looking to create a different type of smell, you can boil some water and then simmer spices in it like cinnamon or cloves. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2014-12-22T17:56:49.787" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T17:56:49.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2022" CreationDate="2014-12-20T17:13:40.030" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is something I learned of my granny. Around Christmas people around here plug whole cloves into an orange:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xxgPJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heilpflanze.org/tag/bitterstoffe/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place this orange in any room and it will soon spread the scent of oranges and carnation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I must say however that not everybody (including me) likes this smell too much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2014-12-22T17:56:16.420" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T17:56:16.420" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1961" CreationDate="2014-12-20T18:51:45.900" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The user Apaul34208 is correct. But since this is my job I must tell you that it is crucial to find the source of the mould. The source could be a pipe leak, roof leak or etc. There could be some serious problems behind the mould that need to be identified before the problem is resolved. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it comes to just fixing mould problem none of those products cannot be harmful since you are not using it in the whole house or every day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When and only when you find the source of the problem and &lt;strong&gt;fix it&lt;/strong&gt; can you remove this using a reputable product, and when it dries you can apply acrylic based paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1391" LastEditorUserId="19843" LastEditDate="2017-02-20T14:50:21.730" LastActivityDate="2017-02-20T14:50:21.730" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2026" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-20T21:45:28.320" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the application, removal etc. of make up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/personal-care&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;personal-care&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;personal-care&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:52:37.237" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:52:37.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2027" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-20T21:45:28.320" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the application, removal, etc. of make up. " OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:52:37.237" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:52:37.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2028" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-20T21:52:57.487" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to dealing with smells and odours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:17:47.323" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:17:47.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2029" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-20T21:52:57.487" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to dealing with smells and odours." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:17:47.323" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:17:47.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2030" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-20T23:28:36.667" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to any methods promoting health and prevention of illness or disease, usually through some sort of cleanliness. Questions would have to be definable as a &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/8/what-is-a-lifehack&quot;&gt;Lifehack&lt;/a&gt;, and not about anything psychological(such as any fears associated with dirt, or compulsive hygiene habits), all questions should be about physical problems or would thus be &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1124/how-do-we-define-what-is-on-topic-without-requiring-the-questioner-to-know-the-a?cb=1&quot;&gt;off-topic.&lt;/a&gt; For example, questions about Hygiene accessories and alternatives for Hygiene accessories compared to other methods(already used and unusable) would be considered on-topic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For any more questions see the &lt;a href=&quot;http://meta.lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1217/the-scope-of-lifehacks?cb=1&quot;&gt;Lifehack Site scope&lt;/a&gt; or consult the &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/help&quot;&gt;help centre&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T01:32:19.057" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T01:32:19.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2031" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-20T23:28:36.667" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to any methods promoting health and prevention of illness, usually through some sort of cleanliness.  " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-20T23:47:20.620" LastActivityDate="2014-12-20T23:47:20.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2032" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-20T23:38:05.303" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to a day that is widely celebrated as a day of festivity or other recreation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/thanksgiving&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'thanksgiving'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;thanksgiving&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/chanukah&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'chanukah'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;chanukah&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/christmas&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'christmas'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;christmas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T19:51:22.233" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T19:51:22.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2033" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-20T23:38:05.303" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to a day that is widely celebrated as a day of festivity or other recreation. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-20T23:45:55.540" LastActivityDate="2014-12-20T23:45:55.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2034" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T00:11:11.310" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to a garden: an area of land used to cultivate fruits or vegetables.  The question would have to be looking for an alternative method and name methods already used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Gardening Questions that are off-topic here &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;https://gardening.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Gardening &amp;amp; Landscaping Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:35:02.920" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T14:35:02.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2035" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T00:11:11.310" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to a garden: an area of land used to cultivate fruits or vegetables. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:35:02.920" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T14:35:02.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2036" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T00:15:41.547" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks that are directly related to or focused on somebody's physical hand or hands, i.e. cleaning them, taking care of them, or something similar. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; to be used when hands use another tool (like using a razor). The lifehack needs to relate directly to hands themselves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T02:23:42.423" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T02:23:42.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2037" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T00:15:41.547" Score="0" Body="For hacks that are directly related to or focused on somebody's physical hands. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T02:23:20.173" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T02:23:20.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2038" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T00:22:55.660" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For hacks related to the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;, maintenance and styling of human or animal hair.  Also, its removal from fabrics etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/personal-care&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;personal-care&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;personal-care&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/pets&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;pets&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;pets&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your pet-related question is off-topic here, it &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;https://pets.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Pets Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;, but please check their &lt;a href=&quot;https://pets.stackexchange.com/help/on-topic&quot;&gt;help centre&lt;/a&gt; first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:20:10.707" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:20:10.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2039" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T00:22:55.660" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the cleaning, maintenance and styling of hair." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:20:10.707" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:20:10.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2040" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T02:43:27.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For hacks relating to music, both vocal and instrumental, as well as recordings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Questions off-topic here &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;https://music.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Music: Practice &amp;amp; Theory Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T19:50:57.183" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T19:50:57.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2041" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T02:43:27.317" Score="0" Body="For hacks relating to music, both vocal and instrumental, as well as recordings." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T19:44:17.013" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T19:44:17.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2042" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T03:26:32.840" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to taking photos, maintaining cameras, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/technology&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'technology'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;technology&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Questions off-topic here &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://photo.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Photography Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T17:46:33.760" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T17:46:33.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2043" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T03:26:32.840" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to taking photos, maintaining cameras, etc." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:16:46.477" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:16:46.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2044" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2022" CreationDate="2014-12-21T14:12:30.767" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have heard the story of Real Estate agents that bake a batch of cookies in the oven at the house they are going to show for an &quot;open house&quot;.  (I am not certain if this is a myth or fact, but the theory seems sound.) Not only would this fill the house with a pleasant, and tasty smell, the theory is that it makes the house they are showing more appealing and feel more like a &quot;home&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your case, this would give the house a smell you are looking for (pleasant) and a wonderful side effect is that you have a batch of cookies to present to your guests!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2014-12-22T17:50:04.890" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T17:50:04.890" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2014" CreationDate="2014-12-21T14:26:45.790" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Often times I have used multiple boxes wrapped within each other (like the classic &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matryoshka_doll&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Russian Nesting Dolls&lt;/a&gt;&quot;) to mask the appearance of a smaller, more recognizable gift. Not only does this add to the illusion of what the gift is, or might be (and to the work for you, however), it adds a bit of fun to the process of opening the gift.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the gift is either too large for the nesting theory, I have taken parts of boxes an taped or &quot;added&quot; to the length before. This makes the box either longer, wider or taller... sometimes even odd shaped if you care to be &quot;silly&quot; with the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have also been known to add sections of the inner cardboard tubes to the gift in odd places from either toilet paper, paper towel, or even wrapping paper rolls. This interesting shape helps to mask the appearance easily. And, you can place a few rocks, pieces of candy, change, small jingle bells or the like within the tubes so they &quot;rattle&quot; a bit within the void and this too adds to the subterfuge of what the gift may be.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a last resort, I have wrapped a picture of the larger gift within a small package before to entirely throw the individual off. Not only is this a great trick, it saves on a TON of paper and tape if the gift is quite large. Imagine the surprise a person would have if they opened up a photo of their new bike, new ice skates, a laptop/tablet, Playstation or Xbox...especially if the box was the size of an earring box!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T14:26:45.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2047" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2050" CreationDate="2014-12-21T17:54:33.207" Score="15" ViewCount="9681" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually brush my teeth with a regular(non-electronic) &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toothbrush&quot;&gt;toothbrush&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_floss&quot;&gt;floss&lt;/a&gt; with regular floss, but sometimes I don't have a access to a toothbrush or floss. Because of this I either have to go without brushing and flossing.&#xA;I don't want to use the following approaches:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a washcloth or other clothe: This is a awesome method, but it is tricky to clean the tongue and between the teeth effectively. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse with mouthwash or water: This is a bad health practice as the mouthwash can't scrub off plaque buildup and clean between the teeth or the tongue. All it does is clean mouth of some bacteria and food particles.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scraping the plaque off the teeth: This doesn't work as my teeth usually don't have visible tartar, unless I haven't brushed for days. Also, this can damage the teeth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But in the absence of both toothbrushes and floss(which I don't have a solution for), these methods do nothing to make my mouth feel truly fresh and clean, and clean between my teeth. Because of the health scares associated with lack of brushing and flossing (Dental Caries, Cardiovascular Disease, etc) I really need a solution. What can I use? I may have to go without days of brushing and I need something that is healthy and attainable. I need something that is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cheap: Ideally it cost $0. I can't go running out to buy something, and some other product suggestion is not going to help me.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Anything that doesn't contain alcohol, pork or other animal by products, or chemicals. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cleans both my teeth and between my teeth. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Something I can possibly reuse. This isn't necessary, but it is highly advised.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Something natural. I am very picky about this as oral cancer that could result from chemical exposure. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Anything sharp I don't want in my mouth(safety pins, etc). And suggesting brushes, unless a realistic alternative is unavailable is not welcome. &#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bellemeadedental.com/2014/keeping-teeth-clean-when-you-dont-have-a-toothbrush-2/&quot;&gt;Examples&lt;/a&gt; of suggestions I don't want.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Floss/Floss Picks &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Brushing Wipes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wine Wipes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse with water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Disposable Toothbrushes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using my finger or scraping with a fingernail&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sticking a scrub brush in my mouth&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="82" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T12:04:44.867" LastActivityDate="2018-01-07T18:39:26.110" Title="How to brush my teeth without using a Toothbrush or using floss" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2048" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2047" CreationDate="2014-12-21T17:54:33.207" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The solutions for this problem I have found:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Diclaimer: The following methods do little to clean between the teeth.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/list_5951651_alternatives-toothbrushes.html&quot;&gt;eHow&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Twigs: Can be used only once, but is okay to be used if cleaned for up to a week or a few days.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Licorice, neem, senna, arak, birch, persimmon, eucalyptus and elm are&#xA;  woody plants a person can use as a toothbrush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;To use a twig as a toothbrush, chew on the end for a while, until it&#xA;  gets bristly with fibers. This chewing helps clean between your teeth.&#xA;  You also can use the fibers to clean your gum line and tooth surfaces&#xA;  in a gentle, circular motion, like with a commercial toothbrush. The&#xA;  twigs should be used only once, then composted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But there is a thing called a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nourishingtreasures.com/index.php/2012/03/19/this-natural-alternative-to-toothbrushes-may-surprise-you/&quot;&gt;Miswak&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You do have to use a peeler (or knife if you’re handy that way) to&#xA;  scrape off about 1/2 inch of the bark away. Then you chew on it until&#xA;  the fibers separate, and you can get right to work. At first some of&#xA;  the outer fibers will break off in your mouth – but then you’re pretty&#xA;  much all set.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This article uses a piece of wood from something called a Peelu Tree, but other branches can be used. Know what is posoinous before you put it into your mouth. But most fruit tree woods are safe and have favourable taste. If you are careful no splinters will reuslt and these can make your feel fresh. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Charcoal: Possibly reusable, but depends on the size of the charcoal and how messy you got it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Charcoal, a tooth cleaner used in Malaysia, can be taken from a fire&#xA;  pit after the fire has gone out, ground in a mortar and pestle with&#xA;  some sage, mint, cinnamon or eucalyptus, and rubbed on the teeth. It&#xA;  won’t stain your teeth; it rinses off easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a nice method, but you don't have to ground it as then it is more of a toothpaste. Rinsing your mouth after use is suggested. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sage Leaves: Not reusable&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;In the Ibicencan tradition, sage is rubbed thoroughly on the surfaces&#xA;  of the teeth for a tooth-scrubbing and refreshing experience. Sage is&#xA;  a good scrubber; it also is delicious and is a mild antiseptic, too.&#xA;  It can help heal ulcers in the mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other leaves, such as Berry leaves work as well. Some herb leaves work, but most mint leaves are to small and fragile. Crushing these mint leaves and rubbing the solution against teeth works a little. You may be able to use smaller leaves, but be careful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fibrous Foods: Not reusable, unless you refrigerate pieces of the fibrous food&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Use fibrous foods that require lots of chewing, such as apples, celery&#xA;  or carrots, to massage gum lines and tooth surfaces. To be effective,&#xA;  these must be used after every time you eat--even if it’s just a&#xA;  mid-afternoon snack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A lot of people use  fibrous dog biscuits to clean their dogs teeth instead of biscuits. Mouthwash should be used after this to remove traces of sugar and other destructive factors. These need to be used frequently otherwise the tartar builds up and can't be removed using this method. Fibrous food is quite good for you, as it helps with peristalsis and is essential for weight loss.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Brush-Your-Teeth-Without-a-Toothbrush&quot;&gt;Paper Towels&lt;/a&gt;   &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Find a clean paper towel and wrap it around your index finger. Try to&#xA;  find the thickest type of paper towel you can, ideally something that&#xA;  will hold up to a little friction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Wet the towel with clean water and put a small amount of toothpaste on&#xA;  it. Start with just a dab so that your teeth aren’t completely covered&#xA;  in toothpaste, and you can see what you’re doing. You can add more&#xA;  toothpaste as you work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Paper towels aren't the best method, and are similar to washclothes, but if you use the flossing alternatives noted below you should be OK. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chew sugar free gum twenty minutes after you eat to keep your mouth fresh – it also helps prevent tooth decay! Look for gum recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA); there will be an ADA label on the gum package.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sugar free gum can clean between gums to a certain degree. And this is a sustainable method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cleaning between the teeth:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cactus or Pine Needle(from the eHow article) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Cactus or pine needles are good for scraping plaque from in between&#xA;  your teeth. Similar to a toothpick, these are not a flossing&#xA;  substitute, but these scrapers are a good complement to an alternative&#xA;  toothbrush. Other toothpicks used throughout history include porcupine&#xA;  quills and shards of bone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using common thread is good for using as alternative cloos. It fits between your teeth and you have a whole spool. It can be stronger than regular floss to, I use quilting thread.  Sinews from plants works to, but a lot can be to big  and short to fit between teeth. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Taking mouth wash and swishing it around in your mouth can clean between teeth as well. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T17:54:33.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2049" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2022" CreationDate="2014-12-21T18:28:41.140" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are some ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you're cooking dinner for your guests, start before they arrive. This means the house will smell nice when they get there, and as a bonus, you'll have less time you have to spend in the kitchen whilst they're present.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Warm an orange in the oven or microwave (use a &lt;em&gt;low&lt;/em&gt; setting in the microwave - you don't want it to explode!) and place it in the room you're going to be in. Waming the fruit makes it easier for the vapours to spread into the air and diffuse throughout the room.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, just &lt;em&gt;eat&lt;/em&gt; an orange in the room your guests will be in! I often find that with all the peeling and tearing of the skin and the cells, the place around where I ate the orange ends up quite strongly orange-flavoured.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Burn scented candles, if you have them. If you don't have them, burn normal candles with a few drops of essential oil (including vanilla essence or other oils used for cooking, not just oils bought exclusively for frangrance purposes) rubbed gently on the cold candle before you light it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;N.B. &lt;strong&gt;Don't&lt;/strong&gt; use perfume or artificial chemicals - chances are they will be &lt;em&gt;highly flammable&lt;/em&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fill a bowl full of boiling water and add a few drops of lemon juice or peppermint essence or anything else aromatic to it. Put the bowl in the room that the guests will be in. The water vapour fills the room and carries the smell with it. Unless you have awesome presentation skills, you probably want to remove it before they arrive ;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make coffee, if you have the equipment. Freshly brewed coffee scents the room quite nicely, and your guests can drink it when it's ready.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="148" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T18:28:41.140" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2047" CreationDate="2014-12-21T18:41:38.727" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;One option for flossing is to use your hair. If you can pull out a piece of your hair (this shouldn't be too hard) you can use it to floss between your teeth. This works best with thicker longer hair. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For brushing your teeth you can use a paintbrush (most types should work). You can just apply toothpaste and use it as a regular toothbrush. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.art-is-fun.com/artist-paint-brushes.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5511fc7ce4b0a3782aa9418b/t/553541f1e4b0bfeff8719964/1429553650913/paint-brush-shapes.jpg?format=750w&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Detail Brush&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Pros:&lt;/em&gt; If it has hard bristles, detail brushes can be used to clean certain parts of your teeth and they can also be used as floss if you have teeth gaps that are a bit wider.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cons:&lt;/em&gt; Harder to get toothpaste on, can take longer if you are cleaning all of your teeth&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Flat/Angular Flat&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Pros:&lt;/em&gt; Easy to put toothpaste on, hard bristle ones can clean well, angular flats can easily reach and clean molars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cons:&lt;/em&gt; Soft bristle ones are very flimsy and do not clean well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Fan Brush&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not use these, too flimsy and they do not clean well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Bright Brushes&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Pros:&lt;/em&gt; IMO the best kind to use, clean well. In painting they are meant for short strokes, and that also works while brushing your teeth. Easy to apply toothpaste to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cons:&lt;/em&gt; Soft bristle ones do not clean as well as hard bristle one, also a bit trickier to reach the molars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;Image credit:&lt;/em&gt; Image from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.art-is-fun.com/artist-paint-brushes.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Types of brushes&lt;/a&gt;-article from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.art-is-fun.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.art-is-fun.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-10T09:42:49.933" LastActivityDate="2015-06-04T07:45:08.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2051" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T18:56:57.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to batteries and other similar &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/energy&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'energy'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;energy&lt;/a&gt; storage devices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/electricity&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'electricity'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;electricity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any questions considered off-topic on this site, &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be considered on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://electronics.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Electronic Engineering SE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-26T14:15:03.963" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T14:15:03.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2052" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T18:56:57.913" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to batteries and other energy cells." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:23:13.553" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:23:13.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2053" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:03:46.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to cleaning, maintaining, or installing carpets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Questions off-topic here may be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://diy.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Home Improvement Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:36:57.213" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:36:57.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2054" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:03:46.810" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to cleaning, maintaining, or installing carpets." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:36:57.213" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:36:57.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2055" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:09:53.170" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag would be for hacks related to camping or vacationing (usually outdoors) in a camper, tent, sleeping bag etc. Questions would have to be about alternatives and have named all other methods used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For Questions deemed off-topic see &lt;a href=&quot;http://outdoors.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;The Great Outdoors Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T23:16:32.110" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T23:16:32.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2056" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:09:53.170" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to camping or vacationing (usually outdoors) in a camper, tent, sleeping bag etc. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T20:38:48.783" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T20:38:48.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2057" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:22:36.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to exercise or activities that require physical exertion. Exercise could encompass sports, yoga, etc. Questions would have to be about alternatives and have named methods already used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For questions deemed off-topic and related to sports see the &lt;a href=&quot;http://sports.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Sports Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T23:06:36.523" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T23:06:36.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2058" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:22:36.173" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to exercise or activities that require physical exertion. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T23:06:31.863" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T23:06:31.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2059" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:24:12.857" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to dental and mouth care. This is essentially any care pertaining to the tongue, teeth, or associated oral structures. Questions would have to be about alternatives and have named methods already used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T23:05:55.687" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T23:05:55.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2060" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:24:12.857" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to dental and mouth care. This is essentially any care pertaining to the tongue, teeth, or associated oral structures." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T23:05:47.550" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T23:05:47.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2061" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:32:01.327" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE. TAG IS PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T18:38:28.733" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T18:38:28.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2062" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:32:01.327" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE. TAG IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T18:38:28.733" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T18:38:28.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2063" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:37:53.403" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to driving some sort of vehicle transportation. Questions would have to be about an alternative and have named methods already used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T23:06:44.833" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T23:06:44.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2064" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:37:53.403" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to driving some sort of vehicle transportation. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T23:06:42.383" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T23:06:42.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2065" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:42:28.523" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to the process of eating or chewing and swallowing foods. Question would have to be about alternatives and have named methods already used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For Cooking or food preparation questions deemed off-topic see the &lt;a href=&quot;http://cooking.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Cooking Stack Exchange.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T23:15:35.143" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T23:15:35.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2066" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-21T19:42:28.523" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to the process of eating or chewing and swallowing foods. " OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T23:06:26.820" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T23:06:26.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2067" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2022" CreationDate="2014-12-21T21:49:42.493" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;An hour may not be enough time, but if you have a bread machine, make a loaf of bread; lacking that, if you will be eating dinner and have dinner rolls on hand, warming them up in the oven will create a pleasant scent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1403" LastEditorUserId="32" LastEditDate="2014-12-21T22:32:48.877" LastActivityDate="2014-12-21T22:32:48.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2068" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-21T22:58:40.103" Score="4" ViewCount="1860" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've tried using cider vinegar and scrubbing and that seems to work better than most conventional cleaners, but it doesn't seem to remove all of the rust. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also read that using bleach will &quot;set&quot; the stain making it harder to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, how should I remove rust stains from a ceramic/porcelain sink?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:12:46.760" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T18:12:46.760" Title="Remove rust stains from sink" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2068" CreationDate="2014-12-22T00:03:55.600" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Try using:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/8-tips-for-cleaning-a-kitchen-or-bathroom-sink/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Salt and Lemon juice&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Rid rust with WD-40. Wipe WD-40 (lighter fluid works, too) on the spot&#xA;  with a cloth and then rinse thoroughly. For rust stains on porcelain&#xA;  enamel sinks, pour salt on half of a lemon and rub it on the stain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Baking Soda: This mixed with soap or a acid makes a good cheap scouring powder.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Not a Lifehack&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homerepair.about.com/od/interiorhomerepair/ss/remv_rust_stain_5.htm#step-heading&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Pumice Scouring Stick&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;A pumice scouring stick works well for removing stains from porcelain.&#xA;  I don’t recommend it for fiberglass, but then there are not many&#xA;  fiberglass toilets I know of. With a pumice scouring stick like the&#xA;  Pumie® brand made by United States Pumice Company, you simply wet the&#xA;  bar and rub it back and forth on the stain. You’ll develop a pumice&#xA;  paste which will assist in cleaning and polishing the surface, then&#xA;  simply rinse clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I haven't tried:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf338534.tip.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Naval Jelly&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;To get rust stains out of sinks and around drains, use NAVAL Jelly,&#xA;  which can be found in the automotive section.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T00:03:55.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2070" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-22T00:16:41.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to sinks or basin like structures that receive water from a faucet and are used for cleaning, food preparation, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/kitchen&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'kitchen'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;kitchen&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/bathroom&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'bathroom'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;bathroom&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Off-topic questions &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://diy.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Home Improvement Stack Exchange.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:37:13.230" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T14:37:13.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2071" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-22T00:16:41.623" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to sinks or basin like structures that receive water from a faucet and are used for cleaning, food preparation, etc." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:37:13.230" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T14:37:13.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2072" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-22T00:25:36.233" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to Laptops and similar technological devices. Questions must be about alternatives and have named all methods used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-22T00:25:36.233" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T00:25:36.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2073" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-22T00:25:36.233" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to Laptops and similar technological devices." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-22T00:25:36.233" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T00:25:36.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2074" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-22T00:28:39.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE; TAG IS PENDING DELETION&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-25T01:01:45.663" LastActivityDate="2015-02-25T01:01:45.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2075" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-22T00:28:39.723" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE; TAG IS PENDING DELETION" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-25T01:01:45.663" LastActivityDate="2015-02-25T01:01:45.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2076" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-22T00:32:15.230" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to to the technique of a process or a certain way to do something. Usually proficiently. Questions would have to be about alternatives and have named methods already used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-22T00:32:15.230" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T00:32:15.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2077" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-22T00:32:15.230" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to to the technique of a process or a certain way to do something. Usually proficiently." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-22T00:32:15.230" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T00:32:15.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2078" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-22T02:48:26.510" Score="12" ViewCount="6701" Body="&lt;p&gt;Of course around the holidays, lots of people travel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for an efficient way to pack my dress shirts so they won't wrinkle and look like a mess when I get them out later. And since I'd like to bring a small bag instead of a suitcase, I want to pack 4-5 shirts in as small a space as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In particular, I'd like not just anecdotes, but comparisons - rolling vs. folding, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the past, I've used an Eagle Creek shirt folder. You fold up the shirts, then the flaps hold things together and compress a bit. I'm curious about other solutions, since I often end up with a bit of a crease. (Or, alternatively, if you know a way to fold all the shirts that &lt;em&gt;won't&lt;/em&gt; get creased.. I'll be thrilled.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-22T03:22:46.497" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:38:51.330" Title="How to Pack Dress Shirts / Clothes for Travel" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;travel&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2079" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2089" CreationDate="2014-12-22T02:55:15.630" Score="6" ViewCount="33917" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wear glasses, currently they are glass lens, but I do have plastic frames and plastic lens, as well as wire frames. My problem is that my glass lens keep falling off on multiple occasions. I can't find out how to keep them in. When they fall out, I have trouble getting them back in properly. This problem seems to present itself whenever I go from extremely cold to extremely warm, etc. The methods I have tried to keep my lenses in are:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tape: This is really stupid and can leave a film on your glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Glue: This worked, but I got glue on my lens, and if I want to take my glasses back to the store and have insurance fix them, they wouldn't like the glue, even if I was careful. And glue is hard to get off plastic lens.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Taking them to the store. This works, but unless you plan on driving me to the store every time this problem presents, this is not viable. Because it occurs a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Is there any other method of keeping my lens in other than these?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I want:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;No gluey products, tape included.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want something cheap, but a expensive really cool product or something that cost a bit that I didn't think of would not go amiss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A contraption that I can make would be OK. I am really good with my hands and can sew,woodwork, etc. Don't discount my abilities when offering suggestions, but methods that include expensive machinery can be suggested but will probably not be viable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A product for both glass and plastic lens and for plastic and wire frames would be necessary. But if you found a method that fits only one or 2 of these criteria then that's OK to, I will consider.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anything bulky or obviously weird would be a obvious no. But if it is true ingenuity and not some joke, then I will accept. I am  not excluding the weird.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Something that doesn't damage my lenses. I have a lot of trouble seeing as it, anything that contributes to that issue is a no. And obstruction of vision would have to be a no or minimal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2014-12-22T12:24:20.853" LastActivityDate="2020-01-06T15:34:32.687" Title="How to make the lens from my glasses stop falling out?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2079" CreationDate="2014-12-22T02:55:15.630" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Try these methods:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Screwdriver&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually there is a screw at the corner of the glasses that keeps the lens tight in place, over time or by excessing movement that screw may loosen. Take some small screwdrivers, flat head or other and tighten that screw. Keep that screw tightened for better results, and carry some screwdrivers with you so that you can implement this fix anywhere. This screwdriver fix can be implemented for lenses that fell out and that you can't put back in. For glasses that you lost the screw go to small elctronics and you can usually take the screws from there, especially if they are broken. If not screws from old glasses or repair kits you can buy can help.&#xA; - Taking the screw and dipping it into glue, before you stick it back in works better. But should only be done to glasses that you can longer take to the store to be fixed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=496457&quot;&gt;To make the screw stay tight&lt;/a&gt; without glue:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try taking a thin piece of cloth and screwing it in with that, that way the cloth shims it in place. Paper is said to work, but I ahven't tried.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Replacing the lost screw with paperclip or wire is said to work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Water Soluble glue works to and since it is water soluble you can wash it off, before you take it to the store. Elmer's is a popualr brand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/aug/23/how-to-fix-your-glasses&quot;&gt;theguardian.com&lt;/a&gt; here are some other methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the frame becomes loose... Both metal and plastic frames are designed to be reshaped while warm. Heating them gently will soften the material and allow you to bend the arms back. Place them in water the temperature of a hot bath for a minute or two. Remove the frames from the water and bend the arms gently, replacing them in the water to reheat if the frame cools and stiffens. Don't force the arms or you will risk snapping them. Instead, hold each arm lengthwise between the thumbs and forefingers of both your hands and squeeze gently, using a &quot;bouncing&quot; motion and moving your fingers up and down the arm to reshape it gradually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a lens falls out... Lenses may be held in a solid plastic frame, in a metal frame held together with a small screw, or secured in a &quot;rimless&quot; frame using a nylon wire that sits in a groove along the edge of the lens. Metal frames can be mended with a screw or, temporarily, with wire. If a plastic frame has not broken, you can snap the lens back into place by pushing it firmly into the frame, usually from the reverse side. Putting a lens back into a rimless frame is trickier. A good tip is to pull the nylon wire around the edge of the lens using a strip of thin, non-stretchy fabric. Put the lens into the top half of the frame then use the fabric to pull the wire around the lens and into the groove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_8346342_fix-eyeglasses-lenses-fall-out.html&quot;&gt;eHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T02:55:15.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2078" CreationDate="2014-12-22T03:22:07.130" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I use is &lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=496457&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;rolling it&lt;/a&gt;. This way is good for t-shirts, but how it affects dress shirts depends on the methods. I usually take the shirt and fold the sleeves onto the midline of the shirt and then take the rectangle and fold it again, then I roll.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There is only a crease down the middle if you leave the shirt alone for a while(weeks), but by not folding the shirt down the middle that stops the crease from forming. It makes the shirt take up more surface area.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The video method is a little different than my method. Folding in any fashion leaves creases everywhere, compared to this method. A tip is to place wrapping paper or other paper(even plastic) onto the fabric before you fold. This stops the fabric from sticking together and can combat creasing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/3-ways-fold-shirt/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Something that will help&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SsvfN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SsvfNl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What really determines the amount of wrinkling?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fabric type and weave of the shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How long your clothing is packed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How tightly your clothing is packed (less in the luggage the better!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using a trusted brand of starch and storing for only a little while works the best alongside these methods.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fodors.com/news/6-tips-for-wrinklefree-packing-1449.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;6 Tips for Wrinkle-Free Packing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_6362959_fold-clothes-wrinkles.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;eHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Pack-Without-Wrinkles&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikihow&lt;/a&gt;: But it uses a suitcase.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:38:51.330" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2082" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-22T07:18:08.117" Score="11" ViewCount="41949" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes find myself having to cook pasta without a colander. When it is cooked and I want to get rid of the water, I generally just hold the lid over the pan with a slight opening for the water to drain out and then tip it over the sink, but this doesn't get rid of all the water and I tend to lose some pasta as well. I am looking for a better method. Ideally, one that doesn't require additional equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="133" LastActivityDate="2016-08-24T15:34:05.710" Title="How can I drain the water from a saucepan of pasta without a colander?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2084" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2085" CreationDate="2014-12-22T10:51:55.390" Score="19" ViewCount="5439" Body="&lt;p&gt;While showering I notice that the drain starts to clog and water start to accumulate, but yet its not totally clogged. What can I do to prevent further clogging, while still being able to continue my shower?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mUqCRm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Original uploader was Alexander.stohr at de.wikipedia Later versions were uploaded by Wiska Bodo, Austriaboss, Wikipeder at de.wikipedia&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a separate shower that happens to have a drain that clogs easily. I try to remember to put drain cleaner into it regularly but I sometimes forget. Also the shower gets used by people with long hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried holding the shower head directly to the drain, but that did not change anything. I tried adding soap and shampoo but that did not work either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have drain cleaner currently and can't go buy some in the next days as the shops are closed where I am, so the drain needs to be open for the next few days (~5 showers).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T12:07:19.910" LastActivityDate="2019-09-15T09:52:52.880" Title="How can I clear my shower drain without drain cleaner?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2085" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2084" CreationDate="2014-12-22T10:51:55.390" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are multiple steps that help in this case:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Next time, comb your hair before taking a shower. That is especially helpful for people with long hair. This will cause your loose hair to be in the brush instead of the drain and thus reduce clogging.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When the clogging starts, stop adding water ASAP and then try to remove everything from the drain that you can reach. Hair, especially, likes to hang on various parts of the drain that can be reached by hand. If available, use a hairclip, bend it to a hook shape and clean the drain with it as much as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a &quot;poor man's &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.de/search?site=&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;source=hp&amp;amp;biw=1778&amp;amp;bih=959&amp;amp;q=P%C3%B6mpel&amp;amp;oq=P%C3%B6mpel&amp;amp;gs_l=img.3..0l5j0i10j0l2j0i10i24j0i24.1684.3194.0.4570.6.6.0.0.0.0.154.446.5j1.6.0.msedr...0...1ac.1.60.img..0.6.443.v8vPzVz3ZPU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pömpel&lt;/a&gt; (AKA plunger)&quot;: fill some water into the shower while keeping the drain covered with your palm. Then quickly raise your hand and smash it onto the drain opening, repeatedly. Do it &lt;strong&gt;fast&lt;/strong&gt;, do it &lt;strong&gt;often&lt;/strong&gt;, do it &lt;strong&gt;hard&lt;/strong&gt;. That will cause the water in the drain to move back and forth and take with it any stuff that currently is stuck in the drain. Its important to apply this after #2 has been completed as throughly as possible so the clogging is not attached to something as durable as hair in the drain. (Of course, if you happen to own a Pömpel/plunger, use that.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS: After attempting &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/2086/129&quot;&gt;Andrew's Answer&lt;/a&gt; I had to open the drainage system below my shower (I was lucky to be able to do that) I found out that my shower had a build in plunger system that had been blocked by hair and dirt. Most likely even before I moved in the flat (the hair did not have a color one of the regular uses has). So, before attempting his or mine solution pay close attention to your drainage system and inspect it closely (A play &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?site=&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;source=hp&amp;amp;biw=1778&amp;amp;bih=959&amp;amp;q=dental%20mirror&amp;amp;oq=dental%20mirror&amp;amp;gs_l=img.3...2030.5997.0.6300.13.10.0.3.0.0.78.503.9.9.0.msedr...0...1ac.1.60.img..5.8.456.TPvTbNo0SvI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;dental mirror&lt;/a&gt; from my daughters &quot;doctor set&quot; was useful). Do this before it gets clogged and you are full of soap:)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T11:49:02.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2086" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2084" CreationDate="2014-12-22T11:03:15.460" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Long hair has this nasty habit of tangling up and causing blockages, but not enough of a blockage to completely stop the water flowing through it. It sounds like you've got this type of clog further down, I had a similar situation where the drain was clogging up no matter how much hair I removed from the plug hole. Most shower drains come with a mechanism to remove the guard from the plug, once off use a opened wire coathanger or another piece of thin and long plastic or metal to fish around in the drain to find any blockages and try and hook it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T11:03:15.460" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2087" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="421" CreationDate="2014-12-22T11:16:53.667" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;With another bottle!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The idea is that you use the bottle cap of another bottle as a lever and to prise the bottle cap off. If you don't want to risk doing that with a unopened bottle a loose cap will do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T11:16:53.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2088" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2082" CreationDate="2014-12-22T11:17:45.800" Score="3" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can add a dish towel to your lid. That way you will not loose the pasta, but the water drains out. But you will need to wash that towel after use.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Depending on the sauce you are going to serve along with the pasta it is possible to make it too dry for itself and then put it into the pot with the pasta. That way you use the small remaining water in the pasta pot to dilute the too-thick-sauce until its tasty.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you twist the pot a little during the outpour of the water you can prevent the pasta from slipping out, but it takes longer to pour the water that way and if done uncarefully it could result in a gush of boiling hot water on your hands. While its possible its not recomenndable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place a toothpick in the opening of the lid, that way the opening is not big enough for most noodles to skip past it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T11:17:45.800" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2079" CreationDate="2014-12-22T11:37:13.183" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The reason (as you most likely know) is that the glass and the frame warm and cool at different speeds thus expanding / retracting unevenly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To prevent this from happening take the glasses off when entering a warm room and hold them in your hands for a moment. You should be able to warm them sufficiently and evenly so nothing is going to happen. But this of course takes thought and a minute or so. Its only viable in narrow situations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Quick solution&lt;/strong&gt; if it just happened:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rip some (small!) pieces of a paper-hanky and put them into the frame before placing the glass inside, the extra pressure should keep in in place for the moment. But keep in mind that this will (over time) bend your frame, so you might not want to apply this permanently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lasting solution&lt;/strong&gt; that takes time to construct: (I did not try this on wireframes, but on regular frames it works)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to add something to stabilize the glass until the temperature has evened out. You write you don't want to glue stuff on your glass, this solution uses glue (or solder if you happen to have a metal frame) to the frame and should not modify the glass at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get some thin but sturdy metal piece (like from a paper clip) and cut in into a short pieces (I used ~5 mm but that depends on your frame). Bend it around the frame so that it sticks into the glass area for about 1 mm. Less may be sufficient but it again depends on your glasses. Now glue (or solder) it in place on the frame. You should use two of them on the lower right and lower left area of the frame (corners if available). That way your glasses can't fall out while the temperature is evening out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use thick cable or one with a prominent color this will look either very cool or very stupid, so you might want to use a color that matches your frame. If done correctly it is not visible except when searched for with high attention.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It does not give perfect results though, if you switch temperatures and shake your head intensely your glasses could still fall out. If thats a problem apply a third wire on the center top (or one on each upper corners), but thats easier to spot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case you are capable of producing fine craft this solution can greatly add to the look of your glasses, up to the point of making them a unique piece of art. But I would not be able to do so and thus can't give guidance on it. Ask your local goldsmith.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T11:37:13.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2090" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-22T13:53:01.013" Score="111" ViewCount="17152" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a longtime New York City resident, I've never owned a car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I drive fairly regularly, though, thanks to rentals, Zipcars, and the kindness of relatives and other not-quite-strangers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since much of my driving is done in cars I've never been in before, I frequently found myself pulling into a gas station with no clue which side of the pump I need to be on.  So I'd guess, pick a side, get out, and about half the time, I'd have to get back in and pull around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, I know that most drivers own their cars, and only run into this problem once, but I couldn't help but think:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there really no way to determine where the gas cap is before you pull up to the pump?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="67" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:11:11.020" Title="How can I figure out which side of the car the gas hatch is on (without getting out)?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="15" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2090" CreationDate="2014-12-22T13:56:11.160" Score="173" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pretty much every car made in the last couple of decades has &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_gauge&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;a gas hatch indicator&lt;/a&gt; arrow right on the dashboard:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fRICAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;a gas gauge&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PpopHm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;a fuel gauge&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just look for the arrow next to the pump icon.  I'd  seen that little triangle thousands of times and never noticed it until a friend told me it indicates the side the gas cap is on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="67" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-02-02T13:19:17.370" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T13:19:17.370" CommentCount="17" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="422" CreationDate="2014-12-22T15:27:32.630" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the past, in the absence of an eraser, I have used Blu-tak (or another poster putty).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works a treat and many graphite artists use a putty as an eraser as standard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They call them &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kneaded_eraser&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;kneaded erasers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm sure it will work better than the Silly Putty that you tried.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QlXfn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1327" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T15:27:32.630" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2093" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2082" CreationDate="2014-12-22T15:39:05.663" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;With some practice, holding the lid over the pan with a slight opening for the water to drain out works well for me. The trick is to make sure the opening for the lid is smaller than the size of one noodle and to pour slowly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also make your own colander from some things laying around the house. In cases where the pasta isn't very hot, a plastic ziplock bag with a few small holes would work great. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the noodles are too hot for that, you could drill (or saw if you have the tools) small holes into a plastic bowl you have, even a disposable one if you have one. But that can be a good bit of work and takes a bit of planning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.organizeit.com/images/hires/hr_splatter.jpg&quot;&gt;frying pan cover&lt;/a&gt; or something similar around, you could use that as a filter for the noodles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the best ways is to use a dishtowel, making sure you hold it very carefully so that you don't burn your hands, but pouring the noodles with water into the towel so that the water can go through but the noodles are caught in the towel. Note that this only works with unseasoned noodles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively you could manually scoop out the noodles with the proper tools to do so, i.e. a &lt;a href=&quot;https://kitchenalia.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/pasta-scoop.jpg&quot;&gt;spaghetti scooper&lt;/a&gt; or a &lt;a href=&quot;http://img2.foodservicewarehouse.com/Prd/1900SQ/UpdateInternational_NKU-02.jpg&quot;&gt;slotted spoon&lt;/a&gt;, etc. depending on the type of noodle, moving them to an alternative container or directly onto a plate or bowl.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T15:39:05.663" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="132" CreationDate="2014-12-22T15:48:24.210" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I tumble-dry my football boots, I usually put them in with some thick socks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the thick socks on the outside of the shoes to prevent the heavy parts from clattering too much.  A couple of thick pairs on each shoe usually does the trick, especially if you also dry them with thick towels, as another poster has already suggested.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1327" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T15:48:24.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2095" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-22T16:49:17.243" Score="2" ViewCount="259" Body="&lt;p&gt;So my sink got clogged somehow. I've tried plunging it, but it hasn't seemed very effective. I don't have a snake or liquid plumber on hand though. How can I unclog it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="182" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:12:11.670" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T18:12:11.670" Title="How do I unclog a sink without a snake or liquid plumber?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;sink&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2014-12-22T19:28:19.673" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2095" CreationDate="2014-12-22T17:15:04.767" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a length of curtain wire:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ho84bm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unscrew the &quot;hook&quot; - then thread it GENTLY down the drain and &quot;wiggle it&quot; that should help a lot. Do not force it or push too hard as you will break the pipe if it is plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T17:15:04.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2090" CreationDate="2014-12-22T18:43:30.220" Score="48" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're in a car that doesn't have a handy indicator, you can try driving up next to a structure with plate glass windows or another reflective surface. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FS5X4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FS5X4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you angle it right, you should be able to see all of one side of your car reflected on the windows, and thereby check to see if you can find the gas door. If you can't see it, then it's probably on the other side, though you may want to do a U-Turn to confirm, especially if it's an unfamiliar car or you can't see the reflection very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works best in shopping centers with parking lots, so you can get up pretty close to the glass and drive slowly or stop in front of it without blocking traffic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="64" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:11:11.020" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:11:11.020" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="178" CreationDate="2014-12-22T21:18:44.380" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps you're thinking about this the wrong way. Rather boil water quickly, try to have a large quantity of boiling/hot water on hand. Get a giant thermos, you can usually find these at Asian supermarkets. They look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3INwB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3INwBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They'll hold about a gallon or more of water, depending on the model, and keep it near-boiling for quite some time. I use one at work so I can have hot tea on hand within seconds. And the water stays boiling hot for upwards of four hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="182" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T09:48:54.807" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T09:48:54.807" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2099" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2111" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:01:28.627" Score="6" ViewCount="302" Body="&lt;p&gt;Christmas is coming up, and I generally help by opening the cranberry sauce:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6DFtU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6DFtUm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Tin of sauce&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I generally open the can on one end -- the bottom, which is not raised -- with a can opener. When I flip the can over, it doesn't slide out because of the vacuum created.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried going around the edge with a knife, from the open side, but then I cut into the cylinder of cranberry sauce, which is not neat. I've also considered opening the top as well, but because of its convex lip, there is no safe way to do so with a can opener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is a better way to break the vacuum?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-12-21T12:59:13.967" LastActivityDate="2017-12-21T12:59:13.967" Title="How to neatly serve cranberry sauce?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;christmas&gt;&lt;thanksgiving&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2100" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:02:20.260" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the November holiday of Thanksgiving: decorating, cooking, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T22:40:18.473" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T22:40:18.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2101" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:02:20.260" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the November holiday of Thanksgiving: decorating, cooking, etc." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T01:06:49.663" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T01:06:49.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2102" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2099" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:10:32.663" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do exactly what you did (cut around the bottom), but then make a hole in the top of it - a screwdriver or similar should be enough to break the vacuum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WJtWg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WJtWgm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:42:20.763" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:42:20.763" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2103" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:29:48.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the organization of closets and other small storage spaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'home'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'cleaning'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T01:06:55.860" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T01:06:55.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2104" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:29:48.623" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the organization of closets and other small storage spaces." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T01:06:58.837" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T01:06:58.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2105" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:32:14.827" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the maintenance, need, or wearing of eyeglasses. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;May also be known as 'spectacles' or just 'glasses'.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/eyesight&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;eyesight&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;eyesight&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-01-20T16:04:46.000" LastActivityDate="2016-01-20T16:04:46.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2106" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:32:14.827" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the maintenance, need, or wearing of eyeglasses. " OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-01-20T16:04:46.000" LastActivityDate="2016-01-20T16:04:46.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2107" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2110" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:33:32.013" Score="39" ViewCount="120102" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I only have 10-15 minutes and I have a water bottle out, but it's near room temperature. I need it to be near freezing, but I don't have time to do anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually I will just put it in the freezer until I have to leave, but that usually doesn't do much. Is there any way that I can get a regular plastic water bottle near freezing  temperature (or at least feel like it) in 10 to 15 minutes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would only have to be one water bottle at a time, and it would be great it the hack could work for Gatorade bottles too. The water must stay in the bottle (it's a hastle to get back in).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Bvvvi.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Bvvvim.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Regular plastic water bottle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T13:50:17.910" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T13:50:17.910" Title="How can I quickly cool a water bottle?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2108" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2099" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:34:56.963" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a product designed for the purpose, but I believe uncommon enough to many people that I can add it as an answer:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's called a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.just-for-openers.org/Church-Key.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Church-Key&lt;/a&gt; can opener, and it looks like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1Re5T.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is usually used for draining liquids from a can, but I use it also on cranberry jelly jars, to let in some air. It will break the surface of the jelly unless you're careful, usually after some practice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You hook the pointy end to the lip of the can, and pull up, prying against the can lip until the point goes through the can, relieving the vacuum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method you can try is using a pencil to slide up the inside of the can, to let the air in, without piercing the opposite end. Usually a little shaking (lightly) can bring it from the can in one unscarred piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T22:34:56.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2109" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2107" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:37:05.700" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get some dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) or liquid nitrogen if you're cool. Dunk your water bottle into one of those for about 30 seconds for dry ice, 5 for liquid nitrogen. This will cool your bottle super-fast and even turn some of the water into ice. To increase the rate of heat transfer away from the bottle, cover pellets of dry ice with acetone. Acetone has a very low freezing point and can be purchased at most hardware stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="182" LastEditorUserId="1460" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T14:22:29.477" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T14:22:29.477" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2110" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2107" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:38:13.650" Score="39" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Submerge the bottle in a &lt;strong&gt;bucket of ice water&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;sup&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Chill-a-Drink-Quickly&quot;&gt;[1]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;br&gt;Fill a bucket with ice water and add a pinch of salt, which helps the water absorb the heat energy from the can or bottle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap your bottle in a &lt;strong&gt;wet paper towel&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;put it in the freezer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;sup&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Chill-a-Drink-Quickly&quot;&gt;[2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;br&gt;The wet paper towel &lt;em&gt;outside&lt;/em&gt; the bottle will utilize physics to help transfer heat energy outside the bottle more quickly.&lt;br&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0iikf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T22:38:13.650" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2111" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2099" CreationDate="2014-12-22T22:59:12.203" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a straw or coffee stirrer to break the seal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SbUGx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SbUGxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Insert the straw or stirrer along the side of the can until it reaches the bottom. The pull back on the straw or stirrer just enough so that the bottom of the can does not form a seal. Your cranberry sauce should slide right out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:41:51.207" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:41:51.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2112" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2078" CreationDate="2014-12-22T23:10:06.433" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have tried both &quot;normal&quot; folding and rolling, and haven't found either of them to be that great at avoiding crumples.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with normal folding (e.g. folding your top in four by folding in half vertically and horizontally) is that you end up with quite a big &quot;square&quot; of shirt/T-shirt afterwards, which is very susceptible to crumpling unless it is kept perfectly flat. Even just having a not-quite-jam-packed case can be enough to let the clothing move around and then get crumpled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with rolling, though, is that the end that you start the roll on can end up quite crumpled because it's wound quite tightly. Especially if you've got something crumpleable like linen, or a dress shirt. You can mitigate this by going very slowly and carefully, but I find it tedious.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a method that I've found to work much better for me. It's almost a cross between rolling and folding. I'll show you how to do it with a T-shirt first, then discuss how to adapt it to shirts in a minute.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/scTxt.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/scTxtm.png&quot; alt=&quot;shirt folding diagram&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First fold both sides in to make a narrower garment. Then fold the top and bottom in to the middle. I usually allow a little space to give it &quot;room to bend&quot; when you make the final fold. Then simply fold those two halves together and you end up with a very nice compact garment that stacks nicely with other clothing in your bag or case. It's almost a little &quot;brick&quot; of clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a shirt or a long-sleeved top, you have to deal with the sleeves after folding the sides in. Just fold them down parallel to the edges of the shirt:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DtcLc.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DtcLcm.png&quot; alt=&quot;shirt folding diagram 2&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;(viewed from the back of the shirt)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then continue as before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally I find this gives me the benefits of rolling without the downside of &quot;start of the roll is actually lots and lots of little folds&quot;. In particular, with shirts, a lot of the early folds are along the seams of the shirt, where they are less noticeable, and then the later folds are around several layers of fabric, so the folds are less sharp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="148" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T11:37:20.750" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:37:20.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2113" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-22T23:28:00.960" Score="11" ViewCount="788" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are instances where I have thrown away ketchup bottles with a little content left inside, simply because I could not get it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some bottles have a narrow neck &amp;amp; opening and others have complicated designs preventing me from inserting anything. I have tried inserting a knife and spoon to get the sauce, but it is not effective. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a hack for it? I do not want to dilute the taste of sauce with water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-28T19:09:59.140" LastActivityDate="2017-08-23T18:29:43.653" Title="How do I fully utilize the pasty sauce on bottle with minimum wastage before discarding the bottle?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;container&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2114" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2115" CreationDate="2014-12-22T23:40:46.230" Score="10" ViewCount="30991" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I put a burrito in the mirowave, (I put a paper towel around it), it comes out with the middle frozen. I need a way to prevent this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far, I have tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Heating them up longer, making them hotter.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This failed because the edges of the burrito exploded and got sauce all over my hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using 2 layers of paper towel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This made it worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, it doesn't matter how long it takes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am having beef burritos that came in a package.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-01-23T21:35:12.083" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T05:46:23.963" Title="How to heat up burritos, without the frozen middle" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2115" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2114" CreationDate="2014-12-22T23:44:32.570" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure if this is a life-hack answer but...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just cook it at a lower power setting for a little longer. For instance rather than 3 minutes on high, try 4 minutes on medium.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you could consider thawing the burritos first:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The easiest way would be to store them in the refrigerator rather than the freezer if you expect to use the whole package within a few days. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you could try using the thaw setting on your microwave but it usually takes several minutes, then you can cook them on the high setting as usual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="32" LastEditDate="2014-12-22T23:51:58.040" LastActivityDate="2014-12-22T23:51:58.040" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2113" CreationDate="2014-12-22T23:59:12.587" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can usually turn the bottle upside down and stand it on its lid.  So once you get to the point where there's a little remaining ketchup/mayonnaise and it won't come out, just store the bottle upside down.  After a few hours, any remaining ketchup/mayonnaise will have fallen down to the lid.  Then the next time you need ketchup/mayonnaise, you can carefully open the lid and ketchup/mayonnaise will easily come out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If for some reason the ketchup/mayonnaise doesn't fall down to the lid using this method, then I would recommend that you get a chopstick and insert that into the bottle.  It will be thin enough to fit in the thinnest bottle necks, and should be long enough for you to reach the bottom of the bottle.  Then hold the bottle almost upside down and use the chopstick to scrape the ketchup/mayonnaise from the bottom and have it fall down near the lid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastEditorUserId="1432" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T00:11:42.937" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T00:11:42.937" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2117" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2090" CreationDate="2014-12-22T23:59:21.920" Score="52" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pull the fuel cap release lever under the drivers seat then look in your side mirrors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you release the outer fuel cap it springs outwards from the car body making it visible in one of the side mirrors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: in response to Johnny's comment below - you should probably only do this while the vehicle is stationary, eg after you pull into the fuel stop.  Apparently some people have been known to confuse the hood and fuel cover release.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1435" LastEditorUserId="1435" LastEditDate="2014-12-24T06:05:41.830" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T06:05:41.830" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2118" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2084" CreationDate="2014-12-23T00:31:44.943" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_cleaner#Drum&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;shop-vacuum&lt;/a&gt; you can use it to clear drains in a pinch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll usually need to fashion a adapter/attachment to get the gauge of the vacuum hose to fit inside the drain. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make an adapter find a plastic bottle with a top that fits inside the drain (I find Gatorade bottles work well because they have a wider mouth). Cut the bottle in half and slide the hose from the shop vac into the bottle and secure it with duct-tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you've constructed the adapter, using it is pretty self explanatory, just stick the adapter in the drain and turn the vacuum on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="32" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T19:39:53.447" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T19:39:53.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1520" CreationDate="2014-12-23T00:41:18.563" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to use the tape technique to remove adhesive residue:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a piece of tape on top of the area with adhesive residue.  I like to use clear packing tape, but you could also try masking tape or perhaps even scotch tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use your finger nail to rub the tape against the surface to make sure it is pressed firmly against the adhesive residue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull off the tape quickly.  The tape should remove some of the adhesive residue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat steps 1 through 3 several times.  Each time you do that, it should remove some of the residue.  After a while, you may have to use a new piece of tape because the tape will lose pulling strength as more residue becomes stuck to it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This technique can take a while to completely remove the adhesive residue, as some residues can be very stubborn.  But I like it because it doesn't involve chemicals (alcohol is a solvent and could ruin the coating on certain surface types), and there's no risk of scratching the object's surface.  It also won't leave &quot;rub stains&quot; that some other techniques will leave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastEditorUserId="1432" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T00:47:35.683" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T00:47:35.683" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2120" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-23T01:13:29.840" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the application, removal or maintenance of anything related to adhesives.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/office-supplies&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;office-supplies&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;office-supplies&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/stationery&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;stationery&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;stationery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-29T18:47:45.667" LastActivityDate="2019-12-29T18:47:45.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2121" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-23T01:13:29.840" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the application, removal or maintenance of anything related to adhesives." OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-29T18:47:45.667" LastActivityDate="2019-12-29T18:47:45.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2078" CreationDate="2014-12-23T01:15:48.400" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since I discovered them, I always use &quot;Vacuum Storage Bags&quot; for travelling. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You basically normally fold your clothes, put them in the bag, and expel the air inside (by pressing the bag or using a vacuum device).  Your clothes will stay folded in a compact way even if you move around the bags in your suitcase. No more wrinkles should appear.  The clothes will also take less room than if not using the bags, and it will be easier to organize the space in your suitcase.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With several bags you can &quot;sort&quot; your clothes: one bag for underwear, one for shirts, etc. You can also separate them by owner, if you share your suitcase with a family member for example when travelling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1437" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T20:09:52.073" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T20:09:52.073" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2123" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-23T01:17:06.160" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/efficiency&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'efficiency'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;efficiency&lt;/a&gt; and aesthetics of &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'storage'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/packaging&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'packaging'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;packaging&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'storage'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/container&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'container'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;container&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T14:58:51.093" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T14:58:51.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2124" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-23T01:17:06.160" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the efficiency and aesthetics of storage." OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:15:30.760" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:15:30.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2125" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2107" CreationDate="2014-12-23T02:36:18.960" Score="45" Body="&lt;p&gt;Always keep one bottle of water in the refrigerator (or freezer if you prefer a block of ice that will thaw throughout the day).  When it's time to go somewhere, swap your room temperature bottle for the cold one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you argue that it doesn't answer the question, remember this is LifeHacks SE not Physics SE.  This takes less than 10 minutes, doesn't require you to remove the water from the bottle, and works with Gatorade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1442" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T02:36:18.960" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="178" CreationDate="2014-12-23T04:11:14.217" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-altitude_cooking#Boiling_point_of_pure_water_at_elevated_altitudes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;You could go up-hill a few thousand feet...&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Altitude            Boiling point of water &#xA;0' (0m)             212 °F (100 °C)  &#xA;500' (152m)         211.1 °F (99.5 °C)  &#xA;1,000' (305m)       210.2 °F (99 °C)  &#xA;2,000' (610m)       208.4 °F (98 °C)  &#xA;5,000' (1524m)      203 °F (95 °C)  &#xA;6,000' (1829m)      201.1 °F (94 °C)  &#xA;8,000' (2438m)      197.4 °F (91.9 °C)  &#xA;10,000' (3048m)     193.6 °F (89.8 °C)  &#xA;12,000' (3658m)     189.8 °F (87.6 °C)  &#xA;14,000' (4267m)     185.9 °F (85.5 °C)  &#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you're locked up and aren't free to go up the mountain&lt;/strong&gt;, you could try this prison hack from:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gizmodo.com/5852733/the-diy-wizards-of-san-quentin&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;The DIY Wizards of San Quentin&lt;/a&gt;. - Check the video in the link for a demo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Prisoners aren't allowed to have boiling water because it can be used as a weapon, but for those that are tired of lukewarm instant coffee, there is a hack. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you need is a little ingenuity, a plug with a length of wire still attached, and a piece of scrap metal. Put them together and you'll have a &quot;stinger&quot;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PZS2a.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PZS2am.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case you're worried about how safe this is or if it would even work, you can buy pre-made stingers or &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_heating#Immersion_heater&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;immersion heaters&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dlOcp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On a more serious note...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't really need the water to boil to make hot-chocolate, coffee, or tea. You just need &quot;hot&quot; water &lt;strike&gt;anything over 180&amp;deg;F should work.&lt;/strike&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For Hot-Chocolate 140°- 160°F&lt;br&gt;&#xA;For Coffee 205&amp;deg;F&lt;br&gt;&#xA;For Tea 150&amp;deg; - 190&amp;deg;F, (depending on type and strength)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note, most sources seem to recommend &lt;strong&gt;Not Using Boiling Water&lt;/strong&gt;. Most coffees and teas turn out bitter with water that is too hot. Hot chocolate can have similar issues, especially recipes that include milk or cream. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T09:48:18.480" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T09:48:18.480" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2047" CreationDate="2014-12-23T04:43:13.580" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One option would be use table salt with fingertips. I have done it and it works. But it should not be done very often. Once in a while if needed. You could follow up with rubbing a slice of lemon on teeth for freshness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In India, in old days, people used to use thin stick of Neem tree..they would chew it, let it's juice spread over in the mouth and then spit out. However I must mention that this tastes extremely bitter.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azadirachta_indica&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azadirachta_indica&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1451" LastEditorUserId="20023" LastEditDate="2018-01-07T18:39:26.110" LastActivityDate="2018-01-07T18:39:26.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2128" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="126" CreationDate="2014-12-23T05:30:17.463" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If someone was careless enough to not employ one of the preventive methods above to make finding the end easy next time, then you can try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;scrape around the tape roll with your fingernail, feeling for the slight rise&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;lightly trace a stick of chalk around the tape to make the end easier to see&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1454" LastEditorUserId="1454" LastEditDate="2018-02-03T11:40:40.347" LastActivityDate="2018-02-03T11:40:40.347" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2129" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2135" CreationDate="2014-12-23T05:31:20.983" Score="47" ViewCount="11437" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I have to hammer a nail into something (the wall for a picture mount, a piece of wood for a project, etc.), I hurt my fingers when I slam the hammer against the nail. Even when I don't hit my fingers, I'm scared that I will.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried being more careful by not slamming as hard and not starting back as far, but when I do that, it is much less effective and takes longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Are there any effective, yet safe ways to hammer nails into walls or pieces of wood, etc.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20478" LastEditDate="2017-05-01T13:22:45.887" LastActivityDate="2017-12-01T01:52:25.817" Title="How can I avoid hurting my fingers when using a hammer" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2130" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-23T05:32:15.730" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For hacks related to tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, nails, etc. that you might find in a workshop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T22:40:08.563" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T22:40:08.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2131" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-23T05:32:15.730" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, nails, etc. that you might find in a workshop." OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T22:39:50.063" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T22:39:50.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2129" CreationDate="2014-12-23T05:38:05.750" Score="40" Body="&lt;p&gt;To make sure you don't hurt your fingers, you can use a clothespin to hold the nail in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yqHBrm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Image from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pinterest.com/pin/534309943265182288/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pinterest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is very safe and probably more effective than using your fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-05-10T15:31:25.777" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:31:25.777" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2133" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2129" CreationDate="2014-12-23T05:39:07.500" Score="35" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's clothespin trick, but that one is almost a meme at this point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, how about the traditional approach:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set the nail. &#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the tip of the nail where you want to drive your nail and just push it in with your fingers. If the surface is too hard to push it in by hand, grip the hammer higher (near the head) and gently tap the nail till its embedded just enough to make it stand without being held.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drive the nail.&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once the nail is standing without being held, hit it hard.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T05:39:07.500" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2134" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1912" CreationDate="2014-12-23T07:48:12.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In order to prevent the dust from settling back in the case, you can balance the PC on two elevated surfaces (such as tables, one on each side) with the open side down and blow the compressed air upwards. This method requires a mask and goggles to prevent inhalation or ocular contamination but is quite effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1460" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T07:48:12.617" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2135" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2129" CreationDate="2014-12-23T09:48:03.617" Score="72" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a piece of cardboard to hold the nail. There are some variation in this method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make a hole and put the nail inside, you can tear the cardboard when the nail is embedded enough&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make a cut in the cardboard and put the nail inside, you can use this for several nails without need to tear it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;for bigger nails make a stripe of cardboard and wrap it around the nail so that you can hold the two ends of the stripe&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And here is something like the first method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dxlx6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-31T03:47:48.263" LastActivityDate="2015-03-31T03:47:48.263" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2136" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-23T10:15:48.093" Score="25" ViewCount="31700" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a new pair of leather shoes, and &lt;em&gt;&quot;wearing them in&quot;&lt;/em&gt; promises to be uncomfortable for a little while.  In the past, I've tried to solve this problem by wearing my shoes, which isn't preferable because it's uncomfortable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I wear my shoes in faster, or reduce the discomfort, while still getting the benefit of having shoes that have worn to fit the shape of my feet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1472" LastEditorUserId="13801" LastEditDate="2016-07-28T07:38:36.997" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T06:56:37.950" Title="How can I &quot;wear in&quot; my shoes without wearing them?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2137" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2114" CreationDate="2014-12-23T11:13:39.040" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the past I put burritos in water and heated them.  Then I stirred them with a spoon making burrito soup.  The stirring action evenly distributed the heat but burrito soup may or may not be to your liking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1476" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T11:13:39.040" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2138" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1728" CreationDate="2014-12-23T11:19:25.863" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on what you cook, and what the wheather and sun conditions are at that time, you could try it with a makeshift solar oven. I do that sometimes when camping and the nearest place to get gas is too far away to walk hungry. All you really need is aluminum foil and sunlight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just wrap some cardboard or similar into aluminum foil and arrange them so that they all redirect sunlight to whatever you want to cook. For keeping the heat better, put it into a box that is black from the inside and cover the open top (where you direct the sunlight into) with something transparent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Steak that way doesn't taste great, but at least it is not raw...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1473" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T11:19:25.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2136" CreationDate="2014-12-23T11:46:06.220" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Of course most people would just wear them for a little each day (such as after getting home from work) but if you were eccentric you could have a machine do it for you:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.satra.co.uk/portal/test_equipment/pedatron.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.satra.co.uk/portal/test_equipment/pedatron.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1476" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T11:46:06.220" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2141" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2136" CreationDate="2014-12-23T11:49:13.077" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I speculate that &lt;strong&gt;wearing thicker socks&lt;/strong&gt; will help with both the accelerated &quot;wearing in&quot; by stretching the shoes more and with the reduced discomfort by providing a physical barrier between your skin and the currently ill fitting shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the shoes are uncomfortable because they are simply too tight (as opposed to  &quot;hard&quot; and abrasive around the foot hole), then thicker socks are unlikely to work.  You could get somebody else to wear them for you ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T11:49:13.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2142" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2107" CreationDate="2014-12-23T12:39:03.973" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fill a bottle about half full and lay it on its side in the freezer with the neck tipped up just enough so that the water doesn't block it. Just before you leave take it out of the freezer and fill with water from the tap. While you're out the ice melts and cools the water. You could rotate bottles through the freezer so there's always one ready :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1483" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T12:39:03.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2145" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2129" CreationDate="2014-12-23T13:10:46.963" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't hold the nail with thumb and forefinger!&#xA;Instead hold it between forefinger and middlefinger, fingernails resting on the wood.&#xA;Now when you hit your fingers it won't hurt nearly as much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And like Apaul said there's no need to hit the nail very hard at first. If you do, a half-miss will make the nail shoot away and leave an ugly mark on the wood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By the way, screws may be treated in the same manner, before finishing the job with a power tool. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1488" LastEditorUserId="1488" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T18:23:39.943" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T18:23:39.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2090" CreationDate="2014-12-23T13:55:11.477" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most cars will have the fuel cap on the drivers side of the vehicle. in America this is on the left side of the car. Cars made in America will all follow this standard, which means Chrysler, Ford and GM will generally all be on the left side of the vehicle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In some other countries you drive on the opposite side of the road and therefore the driver is in the right side of the car, the fuel cap will then be on the right. When the cars are built for markets, such as American ones where we drive on the right side of the road, the cabin is retrofired such that the driver is placed on the left side of the vehicle but the gas cap remains on the right side of the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This of course isnt an exact science but I have found it to hold true for most cases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TLDR;&lt;/strong&gt; American made cars its on the left, foreign imported cars on the right.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;I did a bit more research on the topic and came up with this interesting bit of info &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.quora.com/How-do-car-makers-decide-what-side-to-put-the-gas-tank-on#ld_lwqreh_45412&quot;&gt;https://www.quora.com/How-do-car-makers-decide-what-side-to-put-the-gas-tank-on#ld_lwqreh_45412&lt;/a&gt; . Below is a quote from the website just in case it goes dead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Patterns:&lt;/b&gt; For single exhaust vehicles, the gas filling opening is on the opposite side of the exhaust, I've heard that this makes engineering the underbody easier: Japanese cars tend to have the exhaust on the right and American+German cars tend to have the exhaust on the left. Possible explanations for placing the filler opposite the driver include emergency fueling while pulled over. This also holds for placing the filler on the left for Japanese cars since Japan drives on the left [1]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;.. then further down&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Patterns for individual automakers (with a few exceptions, not all listed):&lt;/b&gt;&#xA;  It would be neat to see an infographic organizing this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Japanese (90%+ left)&lt;/b&gt;: Japanese cars are consistent within their model&#xA;  lines and even parent companies. The rate of exceptions is probably&#xA;  under 10% of vehicles produced in a given time period. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Honda/Acura: Left Toyota/Lexus: Left Nissan: Left (right: 350Z/G35 and&#xA;  370Z/G37) Mazda: Left (Mazda3 right due to Ford influence) Mitsubishi:&#xA;  Left Subaru: Right&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;German&lt;/b&gt;: German automarkers tend to place the filler on the right, more&#xA;  consistently than American cars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;BMW: Right &lt;br /&gt;&#xA;  Mercedes-Benz: Right&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;  VW/Audi: Right&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;  &lt;br /&gt;&#xA;  &lt;b&gt;American&lt;/b&gt;: My knowledge of American cars is less, but they tend to be&#xA;  less consistent within their model lines and as a whole. Also, the&#xA;  relationship between parent companies is murkier. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Ford: Right (new Mustang is left, old Mustangs are right, Probe is&#xA;  left probably due to Mazda influence) &lt;br /&gt;&#xA;  Chevrolet cars: Left.  &lt;br /&gt;&#xA;  Chevrolet Trucks/SUVs: Right&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;  Dodge: Left (Viper is right)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Korean:&lt;/b&gt;  &lt;br /&gt;&#xA;  Kia: Left &lt;br /&gt;&#xA;  Hyundai: Left&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1492" LastEditorUserId="1492" LastEditDate="2015-01-18T22:24:15.683" LastActivityDate="2015-01-18T22:24:15.683" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2149" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2129" CreationDate="2014-12-23T15:17:44.053" Score="24" Body="&lt;p&gt;The trick is not to hold the nail when you are swinging your hammer hard. Hold the nail and gently tap with the hammer just enough so the nail will stick in the wood without having to hold it. After that, you can drive it home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another trick is to pre-drill the hole with a tiny drill bit before hammering it in. This should allow you to push the nail into the hole enough with your fingers before nailing it in. It will also help prevent the wood from splitting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T15:17:44.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2150" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="27" CreationDate="2014-12-23T15:31:01.647" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Purchase a blinds duster. Use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h9QOM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h9QOMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Buy one of these&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1508" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:09:01.063" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:09:01.063" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2002" CreationDate="2014-12-23T15:31:15.017" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to this picture the access point is on the floor, if possible place it near the ceiling and put a metal sheet or aluminium foil under it (the sheet should be bigger than the AP). Instead of metal sheet you can use alluminium cup for backing or something similar&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T15:31:15.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2153" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2084" CreationDate="2014-12-23T15:57:03.733" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the long run, buy a plastic or metal hair catcher. This fits over or in the drain, and has small holes or a mesh that will catch the hair. It will require frequent cleaning, but it's much easier to clean the hair catcher than the drain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do websearch for &quot;drain hair catcher&quot; to find many examples. They are easy to find: try hardware stores, drug stores, and grocery stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1515" LastEditorUserId="1515" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T16:44:12.893" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T16:44:12.893" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1815" CreationDate="2014-12-23T16:11:51.160" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lisa Douglas (played by Eva Gabor) on Green Acres made perfectly round &quot;hotcakes&quot; by pouring all of the batter into a griddle and then using the coffee pot (I think) as a mold to cut out circles.  The remaining batter was used as a head gasket for the tractor.  See &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tvacres.com/food_menus_lisa.htm&quot;&gt;http://www.tvacres.com/food_menus_lisa.htm&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1517" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T16:11:51.160" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2158" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2114" CreationDate="2014-12-23T18:25:29.260" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Comment converted to answer by request:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The traditional knowledge about microwaves heating from the inside out is and always was a marketing gag.  Using radio waves to heat water (nearly all food contains water) necessarily causes the radio waves to be absorbed by the first water that they encounter.  The &quot;skin depth&quot;, as it's called, for 2.4GHz in water (yes, 2.4GHz, look at the sticker and compare to your WiFi router) is somewhere between 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch, depending on how much energy you think is still useful.  Beyond that is purely conduction from shell to center.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to deal with that, I'm not entirely sure because it's usually not that much of a problem for me.  I tend to overnuke stuff in a still-sealed plastic bag to try and avoid the &quot;moonrock&quot; effect of evaporating the water away (doesn't always work), and then I forget about it while it sits in the microwave for a while.  By the time I get around to checking it, it's either thawed naturally or evened out by conduction so that it's now edible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;apaul34208's suggestion to unroll it would probably work.  Unless it's frozen.  And you'd have to roll it back up again if you want to eat it that way, which is probably not going to have the same wrapping quality as it did originally.  (I'll let you decide if that's good or bad.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1516" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T18:25:29.260" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2159" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2166" CreationDate="2014-12-23T18:42:57.607" Score="7" ViewCount="18022" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I am writing with a pen, it is annoying when the ink from what I've already written smudges onto my hands. I have already tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Writing slower&lt;/strong&gt;: This did not help at all.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keeping the pen upright&lt;/strong&gt;: This did not work because it made the writing worse&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, I do not know what brand of pen I am using, though it is a regular, &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballpoint_pen&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ballpoint pen&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a photo of the pen I use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iengP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iengPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I am right handed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:31:41.587" LastActivityDate="2019-06-28T04:00:44.213" Title="How can I prevent pen ink from smudging on my hands?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2160" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2136" CreationDate="2014-12-23T18:49:25.260" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this sounds crazy but I swear it works:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As long as there is no metal on the shoes (tips of shoelaces, ringlets around lace holes, etc.), put the shoes in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.  Then take them out and immediately put them on your feet with thick socks on and tie them as tightly as possible. Walk around until the shoes completely cool down.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should really work them in and you can always repeat the process if you would like. Depending on the type of shoe, you may want to microwave it for longer but I would suggest trying a short length of time first than slowly add more time until it is a good comfort level for you.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works because the shoes heat up and, by tying them very tightly while they are still warm, they form to the shape of your foot, making them more comfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: years of skateboarding and constantly trying to wear in shoes as quickly as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T18:56:19.900" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T18:56:19.900" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2161" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2136" CreationDate="2014-12-23T18:57:25.093" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;A few methods to consider:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get them wet and wear them for a few hours. Sounds counter intuitive&#xA;I know, but most leather shoes/boots are pre-shrunk so wetting and&#xA;wearing will help to stretch them out and form them to your feet.&#xA;I've used this method with combat boots and it seems to work well.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spraying the inside of leather shoes/boots with equal parts 1:1 water&#xA;and alcohol will soften and help to stretch the leather. This is&#xA;similar to the process used by leather workers to form the leather to&#xA;begin with so it may be worth a try.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I'm not too sure about this one... I haven't tried it personally, but&#xA;a few sites recommend filling a zip-lock bag half way with water and&#xA;placing it inside the shoe/boot and putting it in the freezer. The&#xA;idea is that the water will expand as it freezes and will stretch the&#xA;leather.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T18:57:25.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2162" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2129" CreationDate="2014-12-23T18:57:55.577" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't carry clothespins in my toolbox, but I DO have needlenose pliers.  Just hold the nail with them until you get it started.  Really good with small brads!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1534" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T18:57:55.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2163" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1789" CreationDate="2014-12-23T19:07:15.767" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;An open bowl of white vinegar works wonders to deodorize.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of my roommates left the oven on for ten hours and roasted an entire family of mice.  Our house smelled like rotting flesh but with three well placed bowls of white vinegar the smell was gone within a day or two :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T19:32:21.580" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T19:32:21.580" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2164" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1673" CreationDate="2014-12-23T19:13:21.670" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Growing up as a skateboarder I had to constantly deal with holes in my shoes. The two best ways to fill them and also make sure they are waterproof are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_Goo&quot;&gt;Shoe Goo&lt;/a&gt;, which is available in most places including Walmart and Amazon, easy to use, takes a few hours to set up properly and works for a long time.  Sets to a bit of a soft consistency which can make it more comfortable depending on where the hole is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.devcon.com/products/products.cfm?familyID=175&quot;&gt;Five Minute Epoxy&lt;/a&gt;, which is also available in most places.  This is for hardcore/huge holes.  Mix the two parts of the epoxy together and get to work as it starts to dry very quickly.  Again, like shoe goo it takes a few hours to set up and lasts a really long time.  Dries pretty hard so it is best for holes that lie mostly on the exterior of the shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T19:22:34.570" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T19:22:34.570" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2165" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2107" CreationDate="2014-12-23T19:22:48.543" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about the best of both worlds? Wrap the water bottle with salt-water soaked paper towel then put it in the freezer. Make sure to make as much contact between the water bottle and paper towel as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The absolute fastest way is (as stated by mooseman) to submerge the water bottle in an iced salt water solution. If that is unavailable, the paper towel trick is next best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1538" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T19:22:48.543" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2166" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2159" CreationDate="2014-12-23T19:39:26.537" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place a barrier between yourself and the paper you are writing on. I have used paper many times to keep my hands from being inked by a fountain pen I was using. You might also consider gloves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you happen to have a liquid white glue on hand (I usually have Elmer's nearby), you can place a light coating of glue on the parts of your hands where the ink is smudging. The glue (when dry) will act as a barrier. And it is easy to peel off your skin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While I haven't personally tried this, you could also coat your hand with wax. I would avoid waxes that pigments that could stain the paper you are writing on (e.g., a dark red wax on white paper).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to use baby powder or talcum to dry the ink very quickly. This may not work well with all types of ink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T19:45:40.673" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T19:45:40.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2079" CreationDate="2014-12-23T21:07:00.340" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to have a set of glasses with screws that liked to come out very easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A simple fix was to remove the screw and apply a small dab of &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B000I1RSNS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;thread locker&lt;/a&gt; to the threads, then put the lenses in and tighten the screws.  Once this was done, the screws did not fall out. Thread locker is not a glue, and the screws can still be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1547" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2020-01-06T15:34:32.687" LastActivityDate="2020-01-06T15:34:32.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2168" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-23T21:45:12.630" Score="10" ViewCount="3983" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of prescription eyeglasses* that have developed very small scratches on the lenses. Over time, these minor scratches have added up where the clarity is now diminished. I have researched online and there seems to be many options. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried rubbing toothpaste on the lenses with a microfiber cloth but there was not any noticeable improvement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I remove these scratches from my eyeglasses?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*' &lt;em&gt;'eyeglasses' = 'spectacles' or just 'glasses'&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1552" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T08:33:56.747" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T08:33:56.747" Title="How can I remove scratches from my eyeglasses?" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2169" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2168" CreationDate="2014-12-23T21:55:48.320" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The toothpaste method, as mentioned in your original question, may have to be repeated several times, especially if your glasses had an anti-scratch coating to begin with.&lt;sup&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://glassescrafter.com/information/remove-scratches-on-eyeglasses.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;[1]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your plastic lenses have a coating (like anti-reflective coating) on them, then chances are it's just the coating that's scratched. A &quot;thick paste with baking soda and water&quot; may work also. &quot;[R]ub it in a circular motion across lenses with a soft cotton cloth.&quot;&lt;sup&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/how-can-i-revive-an-old-beaten-up-pair-of-glasses-499894449&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;[2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-23T22:02:40.153" LastActivityDate="2014-12-23T22:02:40.153" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2170" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-23T22:29:45.537" Score="9" ViewCount="19630" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to wear a suit, and of course, a reasonably formal shirt goes with it. Years ago, this meant ironing the shirts by hand, but these days non-iron shirts are pretty good. However, with non-iron shirts, your ideal scenario is to tumble dry just to get the last non-stubborn creases out. Stubborn creases are more than a problem, and I've noticed one particular kind that I don't have a way of dealing with. This is creases down the length of the arms, caused by the sleeves becoming twisted. The twisting probably occurs in the washing cycle, with the creases bedded in by the spinning. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way I can put my shirts into the washing machine that will prevent them from twisting?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1561" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T19:14:17.367" LastActivityDate="2018-04-05T18:38:36.057" Title="How do I prevent my shirt sleeves from twisting in the washer?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2171" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2002" CreationDate="2014-12-23T23:05:30.893" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This isn't really a lifehack, but I can say from experience that just buying an antenna can be a great solution. Yes, it's a little pricey, but it works better than most of the things listed here (trust me, I've tried most of them).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, if you're into making stuff, &lt;a href=&quot;//www.instructables.com/howto/wifi+antenna/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;you can build one&lt;/a&gt; very cheaply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="90" LastEditorUserId="90" LastEditDate="2014-12-25T20:53:35.917" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T20:53:35.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2174" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="288" CreationDate="2014-12-24T01:46:05.577" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife had a good idea, she was just making pajama pants for Christmas presents and had the same problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tie a piece of thread to a paper clip.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slide the paper clip into the drawstring hole.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a strong magnet to pull the paperclip along the drawstring path from the outside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once you've reached the other side tie the thread to the new drawstring and pull it through.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T01:46:05.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2175" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="288" CreationDate="2014-12-24T02:00:01.167" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Push the pin end of a safety pin into the string and close it. Now push the larger of the two ends of the pin into the hole. Just keep pushing the pin in as far you can and then keep bunching the fabric up around it until you simply can't. Now, hold onto pin (inside the pants) and slide the bunched up area away from the pin (if you have the pin in your right hand push left).&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&#xA;Continue this process until the pin appears through the other hole. Now remove the pin... You are all done!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use this whenever I make drawstring bags or have to re-thread the strings in clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2015-02-04T21:20:48.663" LastActivityDate="2015-02-04T21:20:48.663" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2176" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-24T02:16:04.273" Score="3" ViewCount="2764" Body="&lt;p&gt;My &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohawk_hairstyle&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;mohawk&lt;/a&gt; has grown unmanageably tall and the usual styling products aren't strong enough to stand it up anymore...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mustache wax works for shorter 1-4 inch mohawks.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The usual hairsprays and mouses usually fail at about the 6-10 inch range. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My mohawk is now closer to 18 inches, well over the failure point of conventional products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, what else can I use?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T02:16:04.273" Title="Making a really long/tall mohawk stand" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2176" CreationDate="2014-12-24T02:16:04.273" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that clear &lt;a href=&quot;http://elmers.com/product/detail/E364&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Elmer's School Glue Gel&lt;/a&gt; works well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HI248.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is non-toxic and it is water-soluble so it washes away easily enough, just have to let water run over it for a couple minutes before the glue softens enough to shampoo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Probably the best part is that you can stand a mohawk up for more than one day with it, provided that you're comfortable sleeping on your side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T02:16:04.273" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2178" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2179" CreationDate="2014-12-24T02:41:22.023" Score="17" ViewCount="4144" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a plastic grocery bag, but the top is tied very tightly in a knot like the image below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/me16y.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/me16ym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;tight knot&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would prefer to not rip open the side of the bag because I would like to reuse it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would use a fork if I had one at hand, but I don't usually carry a fork (or anything that could be used as a fork) around with me. The knot is too tight for me to untie it with my fingers. Is there any method or strategy I can use to untie it with only my fingers and without ripping it open?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:55:27.717" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:55:27.717" Title="How to untie a plastic bag knot with your fingers" Tags="&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;supermarket&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2179" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2178" CreationDate="2014-12-24T03:15:25.267" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;Twist one of the handles until it becomes hard, then use it to push that handle through the knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1574" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T03:15:25.267" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2180" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2191" CreationDate="2014-12-24T04:44:48.920" Score="8" ViewCount="1171" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have lots of cans of food in our cupboard - different kinds of beans, corn, etc.  They are all the same size, your standard size can of black beans or whatever that you can find at your local supermarket.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to keep them in which they are organized and &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; easily accessible?  Some end up in the back, and to get them we have to take everything in front of them out, or we end up forgetting that they exist and they go unused.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have several different sized cabinets.  The one they are currently in is about 2 feet (0.6 metre) deep, and about 2 feet (0.6 metre) tall and 1.5 feet (0.46 metre) wide.  There is a shelf which splits it into being probably about 6 inches (15 cm) and 1.5 ft (0.46 metre).  They don't have to stay in that cabinet, and I'm willing to move them to a different cabinet if they need to be moved, but the common denominator is that all our cabinets are full - there isn't room to space things out or just keep things at the front.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried keeping things together by type, but things end up getting left in the back, and the arrangement is too time-consuming to maintain when things need to be moved around to get things out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1366" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T23:12:00.673" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T09:27:17.030" Title="How to store cans in a cupboard" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2178" CreationDate="2014-12-24T05:08:37.570" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;What often works for me is: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;grab each &quot;side&quot; of the knot between thumb and  index finger of respective hands.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;Work&quot; the knot by twisting it back and forward repeatedly.  i.e. counter rotate hands first one way then the other.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After some time it will loosen and you can then grab a loop of the knot and pull it free.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1435" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:17:38.853" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:17:38.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="115" CreationDate="2014-12-24T05:47:21.473" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing that my father does to defrost things is to leave them in the sink, under running water. While he does this correctly, this comes with a &lt;a href=&quot;http://nchfp.uga.edu/how/freeze/thawing.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;few caveats from the National Center for Home Food Preservation&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thawing in cold water&lt;/strong&gt; requires less time but more attention than&#xA;  thawing in the refrigerator. This should only be used if the water is&#xA;  kept cold (less than 70°F) and the food will thaw in under 2 hours.&#xA;  The food must be in a leak-proof package or plastic bag. If the bag&#xA;  leaks, bacteria from the air or surrounding environment could be&#xA;  introduced into the food. Also, meat tissue can also absorb water like&#xA;  a sponge, resulting in a watery product. As an alternative to&#xA;  constantly running water, the bag of food could be submerged in cold&#xA;  tap water, changing the water every 30 minutes as the food continues&#xA;  to thaw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-food-handling/the-big-thaw-safe-defrosting-methods-for-consumers/CT_Index&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;USDA factsheet on thawing&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;....although, according to wikiHow, the fastest and easiest &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Defrost-Meat&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;method of defrosting meat is by microwave&lt;/a&gt;; though you had already excluded that by your lack of one. Running water seems to be the fastest &lt;em&gt;alternative to microwave&lt;/em&gt;, but it takes some more attention. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-24T05:55:44.727" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T05:55:44.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2184" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2114" CreationDate="2014-12-24T06:52:59.597" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hammer a large nail into the burrito before microwaving it. This will help conduct heat to the center of the burrito.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1583" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T06:52:59.597" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2180" CreationDate="2014-12-24T07:07:03.790" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something my mother uses in miniature for her spice cabinet might help you in your cupboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My mother bought a small, plastic &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazy_Susan&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;lazy susan&lt;/a&gt; with multiple shelves on it to keep spices on, and that organizes the spice cabinet quite nicely. All the spices are easy to get to, and none get stuck in the back of the cabinet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'd probably need one that's a little bigger than my mother's, but you should be able to find one that you could buy or (if you're feeling DIYish and adventurous) you might build your own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="1366" LastEditDate="2014-12-24T19:05:20.627" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T19:05:20.627" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2186" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2002" CreationDate="2014-12-24T07:25:55.150" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would purchase a signal extender. Many electronic stores have numerous models/options from dirt cheap (poor quality) to better quality hardware. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1586" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T00:11:30.120" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T00:11:30.120" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="138" CreationDate="2014-12-24T08:20:35.283" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try turning your candle upside down, so the flame from the lighter goes straight up to the wick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1592" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-24T15:01:02.350" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T15:01:02.350" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2188" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2002" CreationDate="2014-12-24T08:37:57.013" Score="36" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had a ton of luck by building a little 'dish' on the receiving end using a mesh colander and a USB WiFi adapter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've used this to get on the neighbours WiFi while waiting for the new internet to arrive:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fBUmX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fBUmXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;the one I rigged up&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fpwhA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fpwhAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;with the stand&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, mine is very temporary. A much nicer and more permanent one could be made.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1590" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:14:30.587" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:14:30.587" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2190" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2079" CreationDate="2014-12-24T09:50:02.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had good results with a different kind of glue: clear nail polish. You can use it as glue, but also to actually make your lenses bigger so they fit more tightly in the frame.&#xA;Lastly, you can use a drop of nail polish on the screws to make sure they won't come loose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The biggest advantage of nail polish is that there are lots of products to remove it without damaging either your frame or lenses. Be careful though, some frames are painted and some of the paint may come off so test before you apply it to all of your glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1600" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-24T15:01:06.210" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T15:01:06.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2191" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2180" CreationDate="2014-12-24T11:14:28.970" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simpler option, and what I generally do, is give a column to each type. e.g.,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;| corn | beans | etc |&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;piled up within their column to the back of the shelf. But you can also make your own organizer:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PiYDJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PiYDJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are instructions &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2012/10/pantry-ideas-diy-canned-food-storage.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;, which take plywood (pieces for either side, and the sloped inside) and glue them together to create what you see above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T09:27:17.030" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T09:27:17.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2193" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="85" CreationDate="2014-12-24T16:44:40.863" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a mains powered fan heater in the car for a few minutes before leaving home.    (Think about safety risks when doing this.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1624" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T16:44:40.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2170" CreationDate="2014-12-24T19:06:53.573" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I try that I know work:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put them in such a way that they do not wrap around the spinning portion of the washer. This can be done by putting heavier clothing in with it or washing it by itself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try putting your washer on a gentler setting. This can stop the washer from twisting the clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pulling the sleeves inside the shirt and tying the sleeves in a bow also work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fold them  and  tie them with something or put them in a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00O7YRI7S&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;delicates bag&lt;/a&gt;. This will stop the clothes from twisting because they will have absolutely no interaction with the washer.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;If I am understanding your problem correctly then this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fluther.com/13205/what-will-stop-my-t-shirts-twisting-when-i-wash-them/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;comment on fluther.com&lt;/a&gt; will help:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From the user Wildflower:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;It’s a matter of quality of the fabric – and is often indicated by the&#xA;  price. I think low-cost logo’d shirts are more likely to do this. Some&#xA;  t-shirts are made from stretched or loosely woven/knitted cotton and&#xA;  it may lose it’s shape. Others are made from good quality cotton, but&#xA;  not cut straight (in line with the fibers) and they may ‘warp’ too.&#xA;  The best way to avoid it is to dry them flat so that you can shape&#xA;  them while still wet and let them dry that way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some shirts are very prone to wrinkles this being, because the fabric is a gentler fabric. Washing and drying by hand is a good solution. Heavier fabrics cannot twist as easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things that may not be a solution:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;My sleeves have not twisted in a long time, I think this may be because:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I usually have a very full washer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is usually something heavy in the washer and dryer with it or it is by itself. Heavy clothing seems to work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reddit.com/r/howto/comments/2aiti3/request_how_to_stop_my_shirt_sleeves_from_getting/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Reddit&lt;/a&gt; seemed to have a lot of the same ideas with additional ones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dryer Balls. Tennis Balls work just as fine, but some people say they damage your dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try shaking them out before putting them in the washer. From experience shirts are more likely to become crinkled if they are left in a ball or not totally unfolded.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't overload the washer. But I think overloading it can stop the clothing from moving in such a way that twists them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-24T23:15:46.217" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T23:15:46.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2200" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-24T23:11:24.193" Score="5" ViewCount="13545" Body="&lt;p&gt;My glasses took a direct hit from a basketball a while back, and started coming loose. They used to fit me perfectly (after the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optician&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;optician&lt;/a&gt; fiddled around with them), but now they keep slipping down my nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried bending them (&lt;em&gt;very carefully!!&lt;/em&gt;) by hand (something like what my optician did when I bought the glasses), to bring the nosepieces closer to each other, and to bring the temples closer together, but this doesn't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I do to keep my glasses from sliding down?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;....I should probably bring them back to the optician, but I don't have time to make an appointment, and if the solution is something one doesn't need training for (&lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; likely, IMO), it would probably come out to be cheaper than going back to the store and having the optician fix them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd rather not use glue, if I don't have to, because (1) it's messy (2) I don't want to risk jamming the moving parts (hinges, etc.) by accident.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;What I'm looking for (I think) is something that's readily available that I can attach to the nosepieces of the glasses, that would increase their traction to my nose (&lt;em&gt;if that makes sense&lt;/em&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-24T23:24:28.080" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T16:18:36.813" Title="What to do to keep glasses from slipping down?" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2201" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2200" CreationDate="2014-12-24T23:24:54.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of the things you can do is actually pretty simple, but is not a permanent solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the nosepieces of your glasses and gently bring them together.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once it's smaller than the length of the bridge of your nose, make sure all screws in the glasses are as tight as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the glasses on your face. The nosepiece will be a bit small.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now, push down gently (but with some force) until your glasses feel to be in place.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But really, if your glasses got hit with a basketball, other things might be damaged (some glasses have springs and such that get knocked loose). Take it to your optician at your earliest convenience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also try a dab of Elmer's school glue. It's not too sticky or painful to get off, and it works. It does look ugly though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, take some duck tape and tape the arms to your face. That works too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit to counter your edit:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want traction to your nose, find some sandpaper. The finer stuff is better for this. Using a tiny bit of glue, glue a small square of sandpaper to each nosepiece. It should be tiny and relatively hard to notice, but it will provide some traction. And it'll give your optician a good laugh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T23:24:54.660" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2202" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11605" CreationDate="2014-12-24T23:31:15.323" Score="14" ViewCount="45347" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I put a fitted sheet in the tumble dryer with other things, it will try to kidnap smaller items and twist them into one or more of its corners so that they can't come out and don't get dry. Anybody know of a way to prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What have I tried, you ask?  The only solutions I can think of are&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dry the sheet separately (seems wasteful of time, energy and the credit on the smart-card we feed into the dryer)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put the sheet in a mesh bag (but I've never seen big-enough mesh bags on sale, and a too-small one would just prevent it from drying)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put everything else in a mesh bag (again, not a great solution:  would have to buy a lot of such bags and spend a lot of time putting things in and out).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;live with the fact that some things are going to come out wet, and hang them up afterwards.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far I've been going with the last option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1647" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:15:31.313" LastActivityDate="2020-11-28T17:56:16.013" Title="Tumble-drying a fitted sheet without getting other things tangled in it" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2202" CreationDate="2014-12-24T23:42:16.657" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might try putting your sheets in a mesh laundry bag, like &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00O7YRI7S&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will allow the bag to get dry from the dryer, but will keep it separate from other items in the dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a little bit of a separate issue, but I know that people use mesh bags like this to wash and dry &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tzitzit&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;tzitzis&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, whose strings can get tangled in other stuff in the dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastActivityDate="2014-12-24T23:42:16.657" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2204" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2202" CreationDate="2014-12-25T00:31:46.977" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things that will work:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dry all of your matching linens or sets together. This way you can take your sheets and put them in the pillowcase and dry them that way. This stops the sets from getting lost and tangled. There are laundry bags for delicates and such, but those may be expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dry your fitted sheets by them selves this should work. But they still run the minor risk of getting tangled around each other. This is unlikely, but still may happen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other things&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Separate the wash. Putting heavier items in with the sheets and stop incorporating smaller items with the sheet load should end this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tennis Balls and the store equivalent are suppose to stop tangling and the harder object should stop the stuff from sticking together. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T00:31:46.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2205" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2206" CreationDate="2014-12-25T01:40:11.410" Score="9" ViewCount="2084" Body="&lt;p&gt;When food is served in big pans in school, the serving spoon will sometimes fall into the food, as shown below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gVPAZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gVPAZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I do to prevent this?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We could try only leaning the spoon against the long side of the pan, but that's inconvenient, and you can't expect everyone who takes food to do that. We could also get longer spoons, but I sincerely doubt that the school would lay out money for new equipment for a stupid reason like this one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what can I try to prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:30:00.040" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:30:55.537" Title="How to stop a serving spoon from falling into the food?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2206" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2205" CreationDate="2014-12-25T01:40:11.410" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;My friends found &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/61/59&quot;&gt;another&lt;/a&gt; Styrofoam &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/1911/59&quot;&gt;solution&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;stick the serving spoon through a Styrofoam bowl&lt;/strong&gt;, as shown below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nyyxx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nyyxxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:30:35.873" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2207" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2208" CreationDate="2014-12-25T03:43:58.227" Score="10" ViewCount="18816" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bake and cook a lot of food in general, but one problem I always seem to have is that I never have all of my measuring utensils with me. This presents some problems:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How much is a ounce, cup, pint etc?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Why not use other cups to measure?&lt;/em&gt; - How am I suppose to know the unit of measuring for every cup, bowl or spoon in my house?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried using other utensils, but that hasn't really worked. It's also incredibly inconvenient to go to a store every time I don't have them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that it doesn't have to be exact at the measuring, just close. Anyone that cooks knows that a extra bit of whatever doesn't really matter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a method for measuring ingredients without proper measuring equipment?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:03:24.537" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:01:27.880" Title="How to measure food without proper measuring equipment?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2208" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2207" CreationDate="2014-12-25T03:43:58.227" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things that you can use:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Know equivalents. A example pic can be seen from &lt;a href=&quot;http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/cook-without-measuring-tools-0151297/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wonderhowto.com:&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UvGOw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UvGOwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/food/article/How-to-bake-without-using-measuring-cups-1285623.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;other such examples&lt;/a&gt; of basic portions. Use these especially if you have never seen some of these items. While this is suppose to be for managing your food portions it can be used for measuring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use your hands. This is especially good for measuring smaller amounts, like teaspoons and tablespoons. From &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/957377/how-to-measure-without-measuring-cups&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sheknows.com:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2O3ac.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2O3acm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And for measuring the larger amounts:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;We girls can fit a full 1/4 cup in the palm of our hands. And with up&#xA;  to 1/4 cup, we can measure anything. Need a cup of rice? Measure out&#xA;  four handfuls; it’s that easy. If you need a tablespoon, teaspoon or&#xA;  something similar, pay close attention the next time you measure&#xA;  something. Place it in the palm of your hand before adding it to&#xA;  whatever you’re cooking and notice how much space it takes up in your&#xA;  hand. When you need 1 tablespoon of turmeric, simply measure out three&#xA;  teaspoons in your hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I don't know how useful this is depending on the size of the persons hand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Many caps to food bottles are pre-measured you just have to know what it is. Like the cap to a Oil bottle might be 1 tablespoon or such.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Know from the size of the amount. You can learn to look at amounts of food measure and know their amount by measuring amounts of food and then studying the amount the size. Liquids can be measured like this as well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I find this useful when measuring with different units of measurement. Know your &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001723.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Cooking Measurement Equivalents&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having pre-measured ingredients stored in jars and bags can help avoid using measuring cups.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Using multiple methods at once can help the accuracy.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:01:27.880" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:01:27.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2209" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2205" CreationDate="2014-12-25T04:17:37.413" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;We had this problem with a bucket of strawberry jam at a summer camp for kids &amp;mdash; the spoons you were supposed to use to get the jam from the bucket would keep falling in, and would have to be fished out.  Sometimes, you might find two or three spoons at the bottom of the bucket, under the jam.  It was annoying and disgusting, not to mention unhygienic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My stop-gap solution was to duct-tape a stick to the spoon handle to make it longer.  It looked ugly but worked well enough, since the whole point of the hack was to keep that part of the spoon from falling into the jam.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Eventually, we just got a longer spoon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1502" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T04:17:37.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2129" CreationDate="2014-12-25T04:28:02.767" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Start the nail first, ie a light tap on the nail, enough to at least have the nail support it self in the wood or what ever you are nailing into first. Then move your hand and swing away. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your having to go to the clothesline to hammer in a nail, then maybe you should put the hammer down and try a different hobby LOL, just kidding&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Merry christmas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1652" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T04:28:02.767" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2211" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-25T08:29:04.773" Score="37" ViewCount="11269" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Problem&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyone who has attempted to buy products from a vending machine has probably had the experience of having their money stolen. In the most egregious form of this problem, the vending machine takes the entire value of an item after a user selects it, but dispenses nothing. The classic method of achieving this is to place items on a corkscrew, which rotates less than the distance needed for the item to fall off of the end of the corkscrew. Partial losses of cash placed into the vending machine are also commonplace. The nefarious machine may eat a coin without acknowledging it by a corresponding increase in credit. Another scenario: one finds out that the desired product is not available and presses the change return button, whereupon the machine returns only part of the credit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After years of being defrauded by vending machines, it's time to fight back. &lt;strong&gt;What life hacks may be used, when purchasing from vending machines, to avoid the loss of a quantity of money which does not result in a dispensed product?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Already Tried&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Kicking vending machine&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Swearing at vending machine&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Standard Methods&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not aware of any.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note&lt;/strong&gt;: It is possible that the best &quot;solution&quot; involves doing nothing, or not buying things from vending machines. However, such a course of action, regardless of how wise it may be, does not constitute a &lt;em&gt;life hack&lt;/em&gt;; therefore, it is not a helpful answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1657" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:03:13.453" LastActivityDate="2017-10-29T01:17:14.577" Title="How do I seek justice against vending machines?" Tags="&lt;sales&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2212" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2219" CreationDate="2014-12-25T09:49:16.467" Score="7" ViewCount="2224" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been given a bone china mug I'd like to take to work. Unless it has my name on it, it will get lost among all the other mugs. (I'd like to leave it on my desk and wash it myself, but some people are just too conscientious, and might think it is a work mug). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My understanding is that I can't:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a name label on with permanent marker on the bottom, as this will come off with subsequent washes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a sticker with my name on it for the same reason&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get my name engraved on it (because China doesn't engrave)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I put a dishwasher-proof name identifier on my bone china mug?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1659" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T18:52:53.070" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T18:52:53.070" Title="How to put a dishwasher-proof name identifier on a bone china mug?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;labeling&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2205" CreationDate="2014-12-25T10:45:44.673" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two solutions i can think of:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;use a spoon thats longer than the longest diameter of your bowl/pan. This is abolutely fool-proof as it simply makes the spoon impossible to fit in. So: search for another, longer spoon or duct-tape/glue/solder something to enlarge your spoon like &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/2209/1661&quot;&gt;Ilmari Karonen suggested&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;use a spoon with a hook at the end like this:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TMdgf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TMdgfm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have one, just grab some pliers and bend the end. This probably doesn't look as dumb as solution 1 with some chopsticks duct-taped to a spoon (it isn't a 100% safe - but should be good enough).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1661" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:30:55.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2214" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2324" CreationDate="2014-12-25T11:08:36.123" Score="5" ViewCount="529" Body="&lt;p&gt;The tags on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rupaonlinestore.com/product_details.php?8001%20Ladies%20Sleeve%203%2F4&amp;amp;pid=326&amp;amp;catid=13&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;thermals&lt;/a&gt; say:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Do not squeeze.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  Do not hang.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, what would be the quickest way to dry them during winters? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not have a dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="108" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T18:24:17.220" LastActivityDate="2019-11-24T09:28:08.783" Title="How to quickly dry the thermals in winters without squeezing or hanging them?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2211" CreationDate="2014-12-25T11:11:43.587" Score="18" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Don't buy from vending machines&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You probably lost less than one dollar, so I doubt you'll go to court. However, if you still want justice...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Call the vending machine company&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every vending machine has a &amp;quot;For service, call (123)-456-7890&amp;quot; sticker. Call the number! If they won't help you, unleash the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bbb.org/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Better Business Bureau&lt;/a&gt; (US and Canada) on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Or just ask a manager in the building&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/2211/how-do-i-seek-justice-against-vending-machines/2215?noredirect=1#comment3430_2215&quot;&gt;this comment&lt;/a&gt; points out:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;there is likely [a manager or] someone in charge of handing back quarters for merchandise that didn't vend. Then the work is likely reimbursed by the vending company.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T12:32:47.000" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2216" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-25T11:15:03.163" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the sale of item(s), such as hacks that prevent you from being scammed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T01:30:12.137" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T01:30:12.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2217" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-25T11:15:03.163" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the sale of item(s), such as hacks that prevent you from being scammed." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T01:31:25.957" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T01:31:25.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2218" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2214" CreationDate="2014-12-25T11:18:49.987" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've never heard of &quot;Do not hang&quot; on clothing...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're not allowed to hang them over a chair or shower curtain rod, put them in the dryer. (which is faster anyway)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T11:18:49.987" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2219" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2212" CreationDate="2014-12-25T12:44:00.163" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;All markers, pens, labels are remarkably non-dishwasher-resistant if we wanted them to stay with the exception of those unwanted tags and stickers that for obscure reasons won't go off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having said that, there are a wide range of products especially designed for use on ceramics which survive many dish-washing procedures, or are even dishwasher resistant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Colors used for painting on ceramics using a brush&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Special pens or markers to label ceramics&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Decals for printing on inkjet or laser printers&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ready made decals for use on ceramic&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They all have in common that they need &lt;strong&gt;baking in an oven&lt;/strong&gt; to make the colors heat- and dishwasher-resistant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So when looking for such a product confirm it was designed for use on ceramics, and it needs baking as a last step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T12:44:00.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2220" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2212" CreationDate="2014-12-25T13:27:24.560" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make a pressure-sensitive mug holder that beeps when someone lifts the mug off of it. Put a switch on it so that you can turn it off when you are sitting at your desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Yes, I do have such a device on my desk. It took about two hours to make including finding the parts to use from other projects around the house. The beeping mechanism was the hardest part to find, I salvaged a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bike-Bicycle-Cylcing-Super-loud-Electronic-Siren-Horn-Bell-Ring-Alarm-Yellow-/151364354172?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&amp;amp;hash=item233e04c07c&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;children's bicycle siren&lt;/a&gt; for the job. One day I intend to add a mug heater to the device.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1458" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T13:27:24.560" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2221" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-25T18:22:38.850" Score="15" ViewCount="6570" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes an excessive amount of toothpaste flows out of the tube. Instead of wasting, is it possible to put the extra toothpaste back without any inconvenience?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The existing methods like&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cutting the tube from bottom and resealing or&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;using another tube like tool to push back the paste&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;seem overkill to do before brushing (esp. in the morning) and it's practical to just waste the toothpaste. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1673" LastEditorUserId="1673" LastEditDate="2014-12-25T22:26:34.127" LastActivityDate="2017-05-01T00:37:16.593" Title="What's the simplest way to put toothpaste back in the tube?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2221" CreationDate="2014-12-25T18:32:31.713" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;A very good method is to use a syringe that doesn't have a needle like the one below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KzAY7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Image from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vampirevape.co.uk/product/10ml-mixing-syringe/#!prettyPhoto&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;VampireVape&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can suck up the extra toothpaste in the syringe or you can scoop it in after taking off the top. You may have to wet the toothpaste so it is softer and easier to bend (try not to get any water in the syringe as that will contaminate the rest of the toothpaste). Then just press down and get the toothpaste go back into the tube.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clean the syringe just fill it with water and leave it overnight (or throughout the day; 3 or 4 hours should be good).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-05-10T15:27:49.243" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:27:49.243" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2223" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2207" CreationDate="2014-12-25T21:00:38.313" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're willing to use &lt;em&gt;one&lt;/em&gt; measuring instrument and accuracy is important, then you can convert all measurements to weights, using either a printed chart or a site such as &lt;a href=&quot;//www.traditionaloven.com/conversions_of_measures/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then weigh them on a set of scales, cheap ones are fine. It's a bit more convoluted than &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/2208/59&quot;&gt;iliveunderawesomerock's method&lt;/a&gt;, but more accurate too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="90" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T22:46:15.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2224" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-25T21:12:38.777" Score="14" ViewCount="230564" Body="&lt;p&gt;I misplaced my allen wrench set.  I'm not going to buy a new one, because I haven't given up hope on finding the old one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the meantime, what can I use as an allen wrench substitute?  I tried using the prong of a fork (for a small hex-socket) with limited effectiveness and wear to the socket.  I haven't thought of anything to try for larger sockets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1366" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:02:48.793" LastActivityDate="2019-04-04T18:52:59.630" Title="What can I use in place of an allen wrench?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2225" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-25T21:29:15.333" Score="9" ViewCount="975" Body="&lt;p&gt;My office has a folded paper hand towel dispenser (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mediclinics.com/paper-towel-dispenser-cz-folds-dt2106c&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;one almost like this, but not exactly this&lt;/a&gt;) in the restrooms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A clear picture of the dispenser:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Arf88.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Arf88m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An idea of how the paper is stacked inside:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4KMGc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4KMGcm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Detailed pic of the towel:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5wYNS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5wYNSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After washing your hands, you are supposed to take out one or more towels from the dispenser in order to wipe your hands dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the thing is, your hands are wet and the paper towels are not thick enough. So when you try to take out a towel with wet hands, the paper gets wet before 1 fold can come out and it breaks without coming out completely. You have to repeat the process couple of times and use the partial paper towel to partially wipe your hands dry enough to be able to take out a complete paper towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thus the question is&lt;/strong&gt;, how to properly take out a complete hand towel with wet hands without breaking it in the middle or struggling multiple times before getting one complete out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1307" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:31:13.370" LastActivityDate="2020-04-13T20:29:49.863" Title="Taking out folded paper hand towels from a dispenser using wet hands" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2224" CreationDate="2014-12-25T21:36:22.130" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;A few sites recommend using a flat head screw driver. Find one that fits tightly across the inside of the hex head going from corner to corner and turn it gently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally I would go with a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Torx bit&lt;/a&gt;. If you have an electric drill check the bits that came with it, there's a good chance that you have some. They will work for hex bolts with a lot less slipping than a flat head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xSSin.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T21:36:22.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2225" CreationDate="2014-12-25T21:54:35.383" Score="5" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;While you're still at the sink shake any excess water off of your hands.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When grabbing the paper towel use both hands.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using both hands grab the paper towel about a quarter of the way from each side.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't pinch, grab. Try to get a hold of as much surface area as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull evenly/steadily don't yank it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may sound kind of silly, but having had to instal and fill a few of these dispensers, many come with directions...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of the time you shouldn't need to be this precise when grabbing a paper towel though, if your having significant problems it is very likely that whoever is refilling it is over-stuffing the dispenser. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="32" LastEditDate="2014-12-25T22:12:08.337" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T22:12:08.337" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2228" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2225" CreationDate="2014-12-25T22:27:28.033" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try pinching your wet thumb and index fingers along parts of the paper towel that is hanging from the dispenser.  Those parts of the paper towel will become wet, but your thumb and index fingers will become drier.  Once they are dry enough, use your thumb and index finger to pull on a dry part of the paper towel, and it should come out without breaking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T22:27:28.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2229" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2224" CreationDate="2014-12-25T22:43:31.047" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I am understanding your problem correctly then you could:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MzVNu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MzVNum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;a pencil being used to unscrew a screw&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Emergency-Hex-Key--Allen-Wrench/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Make an Emergency Hex Key / Allen Wrench&lt;/a&gt;: This can be done by cutting the pointy writing tip off a pencil and cutting the edge down until it will fit. Pieces of wood of certain sizes can be used, as well. A plus is that the pencil can be reused afterwards. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Shave the sides of the pencil down to size. Keep the peelings parallel&#xA;  to the faces. Make your shavings pretty thin. Test to see if it fits.&#xA;  If it's tight, that's good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Different types of screwdrivers are said to work, as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.doityourself.com/stry/5-ways-to-improvise-an-allen-wrench#b&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;5 Ways to Improvise an Allen Wrench&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;A good example for smaller allen wrench nuts, you could likely use a&#xA;  set of flat-tipped tweezers, or even the flat edge on a pair of finger&#xA;  nail clippers. There are numbers of bathroom items that can be used in&#xA;  such cases, and again it is about being able to turn or spin this&#xA;  screw, nut or bolt to get it loose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Sometimes you can use small types of flat headed screwdrivers as an&#xA;  allen wrench by putting the end in the socket so that the 2 edges of&#xA;  the screwdriver work as leverage in the hole to turn it. A wider&#xA;  socket on the bolt or nut, use a wider flathead screwdriver. The&#xA;  object here is to wedge the screwdriver into the hex of the bolt, to&#xA;  create torque so it can be unscrewed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You can also find great improvised allen wrench type devices in your&#xA;  kitchen cupboard or in the silverware drawers. Flat tipped and strong&#xA;  pairing knives could potentially work depending on the gauge and depth&#xA;  of the hex screws hole. Remember you are simply trying to wedge your&#xA;  tool into the hex so that you can spin or turn it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:12:54.543" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:12:54.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2230" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-25T23:05:42.127" Score="8" ViewCount="600" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a book bound by some binding shop. It is 26mm (i.e. 1 inch) thick. The staples only show their heads on both front and back, while their tails are not shown. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can we remove the bindings?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried &lt;a href=&quot;http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Staple_remover.jpg/220px-Staple_remover.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a regular staple remover&lt;/a&gt;, but it doesn't hold on to the staples.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What tools do I need? What if I don't have specialized tools?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Front:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DwkDq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DwkDqm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Back:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LwIq1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LwIq1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Profile:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n2gDc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n2gDcm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:39:46.217" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T12:39:46.217" Title="How can I remove the bindings of this thick book?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2231" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-25T23:06:58.070" Score="18" ViewCount="4932" Body="&lt;p&gt;I eat garlic sometimes with my meal but after that my breath remains bad for long time. I tried to use toothpaste, orange juice, and chewing gum, but can't remove the smell for a day. Can somebody recommend a more efficient trick to remove the garlic breath?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:02:23.090" LastActivityDate="2019-07-03T19:29:57.937" Title="How to remove garlic smell from my mouth" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2232" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2233" CreationDate="2014-12-25T23:09:36.683" Score="8" ViewCount="2789" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some public restrooms are just nasty to say the least, but even the ones that look clean may have many nasty germs inhabiting them. I'm not interested in the full process of keeping everything of myself clean while in a public restroom. I'm only interested in how to keep my hands as clean as possible while in there, and especially having clean hands when I have exited.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried many things over the years, like trying to hold it till I got home, using a urinal where possible and not flushing so I don't have to touch the flusher handle. Washing my hands really good when done. Etc. I'm hoping there is a better way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, this question will refer to regular fast food type, gas station type restrooms. Where there is 1 toilet, 1 sink, and 1 hand towel dispenser, like shown in the picture. No automated sensors or anything special.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IUUNy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IUUNym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:00:47.520" LastActivityDate="2018-11-11T02:08:48.433" Title="How to get out of the public restroom with clean hands?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2233" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2232" CreationDate="2014-12-25T23:09:36.683" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;After a long journey through time, space, and visiting many public restrooms, I have found what I believe to be the ultimate solution!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I enter the restroom&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I urinate into the toilet if the seat is up. If the seat is down I grab a paper towel from the dispenser, lift the seat up with the paper towel protecting my hand from touching the seat, and then toss the paper towel into the garbage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I grab a paper towel from the dispenser.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I flush the toilet with the paper towel protecting my hand from touching the flusher handle directly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I turn the hot water on and the cold water on a little with the paper towel. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I push the soap handle to dispense the soap onto my free hand.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I throw the paper towel in the garbage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I wash my hands thoroughly and definitely avoid my hands touching anything sink related. If my hands accidentally touch the sink, then grab a new paper towel and start over at #6.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grab a few paper towels from the dispenser.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry my hands well.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn off the water with the same paper towels that I dried my hands with.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Toss those paper towels into the garbage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grab a new paper towel from the dispenser.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Walk to the door to exit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the door with the paper towel protecting my hand from touching the handle directly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put my left foot on the door to keep it open.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Toss the paper towel to the garbage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Exit the restroom with clean hands!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastActivityDate="2014-12-25T23:09:36.683" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2234" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2231" CreationDate="2014-12-26T00:03:57.803" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Things that should work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2663610/Garlic-breath-Eat-apple-Scientists-discover-best-foods-rid-pungent-smell.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Eat an Apple&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Of all the foods,&#xA;  raw apple was found to be particularly effective - indeed, study&#xA;  author Sheryl Barringer says this is what she reaches for after eating&#xA;  garlic.  Professor Barringer, of Ohio State University’s department of&#xA;  food science and technology, suggests apples may help by 'deodorising'&#xA;  the enzymes in garlic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And from the same article.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Now U.S. researchers have revealed which foods can help eliminate the&#xA;  unpleasant odour of garlic. They say apples, lemon juice and, less&#xA;  surprisingly, mint were particularly effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Bad-Breath-from-Onion-or-Garlic&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Get Rid of Bad Breath from Onion or Garlic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use mustard - I don't know about this method. Swishing it around in your mouth is suppose to work. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Take a teaspoon of mustard and swish it around your mouth for a minute&#xA;  before spitting it out. Then take another half-teaspoon and swallow.&#xA;  This will go down to the stomach and kill the smell throughout your&#xA;  body.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eat minty foods to freshen up your breath - This is best done after brushing your teeth. Make sure you wash your tongue and floss as this will help get all odour causing particles out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Fresh parsley, mints and minty tea can all remove the odour from onion&#xA;  and garlic.&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2663610/Garlic-breath-Eat-apple-Scientists-discover-best-foods-rid-pungent-smell.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;1&lt;/a&gt; Gum with xylitol is particularly good for freshening up&#xA;  your mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Sometimes, the smell of garlic can also seep through the pores of your&#xA;  skin or linger on your clothes, so spraying yourself with&#xA;  perfume/cologne is also a good idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cleaning your mouth and using these methods should remove the odour. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try removing the odour from your clothes and fingers as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drinking (milk can reduce the odour and so can Yogurt) when eating the garlic is  helpful for prevention and eating the garlic with bread or vegetables (green vegetables are suggested as the Chlorophyll is said to counteract the odour of the garlic) is suppose to help as well. Just using one of these methods will probably not work without proper oral hygiene.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes the smell of the garlic persists in your mouth pores and in your body. Drinking fluids and eating other foods usually helps. For your mouth using odour removing mouthwashes or holding baking soda in your mouth for as long as you can and moving it around helps. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In a lot of cases the smell is residing in your tongue, proper tongue hygiene should be done to stop it. Scrubbing your tongue with baking soda or a good toothpaste should work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chewing the garlic less will lessen the amount of odour that needs to be cleaned. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Related: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1649/how-can-i-get-the-smell-of-garlic-off-my-hands&quot;&gt;How can I get the smell of garlic off my hands?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.organics.org/7-ways-to-get-rid-of-bad-breath-from-onions-or-garlic/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;7 Ways to Get Rid of Bad Breath from Onions or Garlic&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Floss your teeth carefully. Brush your teeth, and also your tongue&#xA;  thoroughly. &lt;strong&gt;Your tongue is responsible for 80-90% of the germs.&lt;/strong&gt; Finish&#xA;  it off with mouth wash. If you have the smell of garlic on your hands,&#xA;  wash it off with some lemon juice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bolded text shows how important it is to clean your tongue to remove odour and maintain cleanliness. Merely brushing is not effective as shown above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Slice off the end of the garlic and peel it. Cut the garlic in half.&#xA;  Then simply, take out the little stem in the middle from both sides of&#xA;  the garlic. This has been shown to reduce some of the bad breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Green tea has been shown to neutralize some of the compounds in garlic&#xA;  and onions that give you the bad smell. Drink some green tea to&#xA;  improve your breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/30848/how-can-i-get-rid-of-garlic-breath&quot;&gt;How can I get rid of garlic breath?&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/5094/how-to-suppress-bad-breath-after-eating-garlic-or-onion&quot;&gt;How to suppress bad breath after eating garlic or onion?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also suggestions to chew coffee beans and exercise to remove the waste from your body faster in general.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T05:13:08.220" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2235" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-26T00:40:34.937" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks regarding books.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For questions outside the scope of Lifehacks and about&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;writing, see &lt;a href=&quot;https://writing.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Writing Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ebooks, see &lt;a href=&quot;https://ebooks.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Ebooks Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:32:09.080" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:32:09.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2236" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-26T00:40:34.937" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to books" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:32:09.080" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:32:09.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6" CreationDate="2014-12-26T00:42:15.907" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;An alternative to dishwashers that worked for my keys was a clothes washer: I simply put all of them in a cloth bag and made sure that it was properly knotted and washed them with some regular 30°C programme with non-colouring laundry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I recall correctly, the keys already came out amazingly dry. Otherwise, I suggest an extra spin cycle in another dry bag. If that’s not sufficient either, there are wind, sun and hairdryers (beware of overheating though).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, this only works for the keys and possibly some other small non-electronic components. I also cannot not vouch for this to work with all materials and labellings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1682" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T16:02:25.757" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T16:02:25.757" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2238" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-26T00:44:49.307" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks about the taste or enhancing the taste of a food. All questions would have to be about alternatives and name methods previously used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For questions off-topic but about Flavour pertaining to Cooking see the &lt;a href=&quot;http://cooking.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Seasoned Advice Stack Exchange.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T01:31:19.967" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T01:31:19.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2239" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-26T00:44:49.307" Score="0" Body="For hacks about the taste or enhancing the taste of a food." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T01:27:55.613" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T01:27:55.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2240" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-26T01:01:03.640" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for hacks related to insects, usually small.  This is not to be confused with medically infectious bugs or bugs related to technology. All questions must be about alternatives and have named the methods used prior to asking. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T01:27:46.760" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T01:27:46.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2241" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-26T01:01:03.640" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T01:01:03.640" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T01:01:03.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2242" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2232" CreationDate="2014-12-26T01:13:12.277" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do many of the same things that Sompuperoo does.  I'll just put my procedure here since I handle the lifting of toilet seats and flushing of toilets differently than he does.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Open the door to the bathroom.  If you are concerned about having touched the door handle, then wash your hands upon entering the bathroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you wish to flush the toilet before using it, use your shoe to push the toilet's flush handle.  The bottom of your shoe will already be dirty, so using it to touch the toilet's flush handle isn't a big deal, and it's a lot better than using your hand.  If you wish to flush a urinal, then use the back of your hand to push the handle instead of using your fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the toilet seat is up and you want it down, or vice versa, then use the side of your shoe to lower or lift the seat.  If you plan on sitting on the toilet, place a disposable toilet seat cover on top of the toilet seat.  If disposable toilet seat covers are not available, then rip off a few strips of toilet paper and place them so that they fully cover the seat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you are done with your business, use your shoe to flush the toilet.  If you are at a urinal, use the back of your hand to flush it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wash your hands with soap, and then dry them off with a paper towel.  If there is an air dryer instead of paper towels, you may use that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If paper towels are available, then grab one right before you leave the bathroom.  Use the paper towel to grab the door handle, so that you hand doesn't touch it.  Then use your foot to prop the door open, and then toss the paper towel into the bathroom's trash can.  Then use your foot to push the door wide open so you can walk out without touching the door with your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T01:13:12.277" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2243" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-26T01:19:26.323" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T01:19:26.323" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T01:19:26.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2244" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-26T01:19:26.323" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T01:19:26.323" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T01:19:26.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2221" CreationDate="2014-12-26T01:36:32.117" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I do is really simple:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Squeeze the toothpaste until all air is out (you know it when toothpaste starts coming out).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep holding the tube in that position.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the toothpaste on the top.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Release the pressure in it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your toothpaste tube is a little used and you squeeze it out (i.e. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tammysrecipes.com/files/toothpaste300.jpg&quot;&gt;this state&lt;/a&gt;), you might need to press on the sides to open up more space for the toothpaste to come in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notice that this method works for other products other than toothpaste &lt;em&gt;which come in plastic tubes&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to their fragility and flexibility, aluminum tubes might not work with this method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1685" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T02:58:13.577" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T02:58:13.577" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2246" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-26T02:27:44.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This tag is for questions dealing with the ability to keep something accessible (able to be reached or entered) to users. This tag should be used in cases which the question is seeking to make the good(s) more accessible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T14:04:05.230" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T14:04:05.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2247" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-26T02:27:44.527" Score="0" Body="Hacks dealing with the ability to keep something accessible to users" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-05T12:44:19.440" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T12:44:19.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2224" CreationDate="2014-12-26T02:52:02.317" Score="4" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a bolt whose head is the required size. Insert the bolt head half-way into the socket. Apply an adjustable wrench or pair of visegrips to the sticking-out half.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a bolt whose head is the required size. Turn two nuts on and counter-tighten them (jam them together). Insert the bolt head into the socket. Apply an adjustable wrench or pair of visegrips to the appropriate nut (depending on the direction of force, choose the nut that tightens the jammed pair, not loosens them!).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can get a decent set of hex wrenches for $10 - $15; possibly much less if you wait for a sale. Save yourself time and aggravation and just get them (good tools are half the battle!).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope that helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1688" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T02:52:02.317" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2249" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-26T04:44:40.637" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For hacks related to smoking and smoking paraphenalia.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-28T17:08:46.133" LastActivityDate="2020-09-28T17:08:46.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2250" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-26T04:44:40.637" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to smoking and smoking paraphenalia." OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-28T17:08:46.133" LastActivityDate="2020-09-28T17:08:46.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2252" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="96" CreationDate="2014-12-26T06:07:12.403" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The brush-end of a vacuum's upholstery cleaning attachment works great.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Attach it to the hose (and extension, if necessary) then starting at the top of the shade, use straight, gentle stroke all the way to the bottom rim. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turn the shade a tiny amount -- or move your body around it -- then repeat in slightly overlapping swaths until you've completed the entire diameter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1690" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T06:07:12.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="96" CreationDate="2014-12-26T06:20:04.640" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to your suggestion of tape, but probably easier and quicker is to use a &lt;strong&gt;lint roller&lt;/strong&gt; like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c04Ky.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c04Kym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A lint roller has a roll of masking tape on it, and is usually used to remove lint from clothes.  But you could also use it to remove dust from lampshades.  Just roll it on the lampshade and it will pick up the dust.  Then after the tape loses its stickiness, just tear off that piece (they are pre-cut into squares on the roll) and it will be ready to pick up lint/dust again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T12:42:38.123" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T12:42:38.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="248" CreationDate="2014-12-26T10:29:58.620" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Measuring the voltage with a multimeter gives a perfectly fine indication of charge.  You just need to know how to convert the voltage into a useful form.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For most 1.5V alkaline batteries, (voltage-1)*300 will give you the approximate percentage remaining.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Same formula works for 9V alkalines, only it's voltage-6.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note this is only for alkaline.  Other battery chemistries have different formulas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lithium batteries are more difficult to do this with, as they don't lose much voltage until near the end of their lifespan, as shown on the graph below though 2.5-2.6V is a reasonable dead/not dead cutoff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zpk9Y.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;CR2032 battery discharge curves&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1695" LastEditorUserId="1695" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T09:13:49.410" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T09:13:49.410" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2255" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2214" CreationDate="2014-12-26T13:32:47.787" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap the item in a dry towel for a few hours, then repeat with dry towels until its just damp enough to naturally air dry&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1698" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T13:32:47.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2230" CreationDate="2014-12-26T14:13:16.930" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to take that book apart would be to cut off the tops of the staples, and then remove a few pages at a time starting with the first page and flipping them over as you remove them to keep them in the same order.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In order to do this, you can try inserting the blade of a small flat screwdriver in between the first page and under the top of the staple. This should give you just enough space to snip each side of the top of the staple using a small pair of end nippers or side cutting pliers. This will just leave the sides of each staple there. As you remove the pages, you will start to expose the staple more and more, and you might eventually be able to pull the rest of it out with a pair of needle-nose pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T14:13:16.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="96" CreationDate="2014-12-26T14:27:00.887" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lampshades are very difficult to dust. They contain nooks and crannies which make it impossible to really get in there and clean them thoroughly. They are also fragile, so you can't wash them off using water, detergents, etc. Most vacuum cleaners would also damage them unless you have a soft brush attachment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the best ways to dust them is to use a can of compressed air. This is the same kind of compressed air used to clean out electronics, and most office supply stores carry them. Work back and forth, and up and down across the entire shade and make a couple of passes. This should remove the vast majority of dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T14:27:00.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2259" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2224" CreationDate="2014-12-26T14:35:35.080" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way to make an improvised allen wrench is to take a plastic ballpoint pen and remove the ink cartridge and writing tip. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you can take a lighter and gently heat the end of the pen tube with a lighter, being careful not to burn it and soften the plastic. When the plastic begins to soften, you will then insert the end of the pen into the head of the allen screw. Make sure that you push it in all the way, and then hold it there until the plastic hardens. You should only do this in a well ventilated area because the fumes are toxic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once it has hardened, it will take the form of the screwhead and it should be a perfect allen wrench. Different types of pens will work better than others. An old Bic pen with soft nylon plastic will work the best since it won't be too brittle and break off as easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T15:51:16.947" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T15:51:16.947" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2211" CreationDate="2014-12-26T14:47:09.647" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way to help prevent losing money in a vending machine is to avoid the old style vending machines which are pre-programmed to turn a certain amount before stopping. These vending machines assume that the product will be dispensed after rotating for a certain amount of time and stop, even if it didn't vend. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Newer machines have sensors in them which will tell the machine whether or not a product has dropped to the bottom. If you look carefully, these machines will have a photo eye near the bottom. If one of these machines doesn't sense that something broke the path of the photo eye, it will continue to turn the screw little by little until it senses that something passed it. These kind of machines work probably about 99% of the time, and are much less risky than an old machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T15:53:12.167" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T15:53:12.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="166" CreationDate="2014-12-26T14:52:36.957" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most cleaning products are way too harsh for monitors. Many cleaning agents contain chemicals such as vinegar (which is a mild acid) and alcohol. These should be avoided completely because they will damage modern screens and they can actually remove the anti-glare coating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best way to clean a monitor is to use eyeglass cleaning wipes. They will remove the dust as well as the sticky residue left over which is caused by spilled coffee, soda, etc. These wipes are a lot like baby wipes, but they don't have any perfumes in them which would make your monitor smell like a baby's bottom. They also will not leave a residue on the screen when they dry. They are designed for eyeglasses, so they won't leave scratches or remove the anti-glare coating. They are pretty inexpensive and have the added benefit of not promoting the accumulation of dust. I use them on my monitors, and they are almost always dust free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have access to cleaning wipes, you can use a dampened cotton cloth. Be sure it is 100% cotton because synthetic fibers can scratch the screen. Gently wipe the screen with the cloth until it is clean, and use another clean/dry cloth to dry it so it doesn't leave water spots. You can try using distilled water instead of tap water. It does not have dissolved minerals like tap water and won't leave a film or water spots on the screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastEditorUserId="1505" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T16:19:28.723" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T16:19:28.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2263" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2267" CreationDate="2014-12-26T14:56:01.860" Score="9" ViewCount="22762" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, the nib of the pen seems rough, and it sort of doesn't feel right. The writing is rough and ink flow isn't quite good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to make it so that the ink flows elegantly and the nib writes smoothly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pen in point resembles the below pic&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t7p4V.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By rough, I mean that the &quot;nib&quot; as in the part which is in contact with the paper(The paper isn't rough tho) is kinda rough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;What I've tried already&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Writing on with the hope of making it smoother.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soaking the pen's nib in the ink.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Also on advise of my friend, I've tried writing with the pen on a mirror(Weird?)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1700" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:26:34.397" LastActivityDate="2020-05-15T04:43:03.440" Title="How to make a NEW fountain pen write smoother?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="60" CreationDate="2014-12-26T15:08:21.433" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can attach a length of garden hose to your kitchen sink using an adapter. This should allow you to fill any size container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Attach-a-Garden-Hose-to-a-Kitchen-Faucet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.wikihow.com/Attach-a-Garden-Hose-to-a-Kitchen-Faucet&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T15:08:21.433" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1714" CreationDate="2014-12-26T15:15:44.370" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chew a sugar-free gum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Briefly, chewing gum removes food particles and increases saliva production. The latter helps clearing away food and bacteria and decreases the acidity of your mouth. Some gums (in particular dental gums) may also contain flourid and other stuff usually found in toothpaste. The main aspect where chewing gums fail is the mechanical cleansing of some areas, but then you still have your toothbrush for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For sources and further reading, see in particular &lt;a href=&quot;https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/q/14517/16889&quot;&gt;this Skeptics question&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to the &lt;a href=&quot;http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zahnpflegekaugummi&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;German Wikipedia page&lt;/a&gt;, even sugar-containing gum can have positive effects when chewed long enough, as the sugar gets removed after a few minutes. Though I cannot find any backup for this, it makes some sense and complies with my gustatory experience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1682" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:46:45.690" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T15:15:44.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2114" CreationDate="2014-12-26T15:17:04.453" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a glass of water in the microwave with the burrito. The radiation of the microwave will be spread out more, and help prevent the insides of the burrito from turning into napalm from overheating. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also try heating it in stages. Start with the microwave on a real low power for a couple of minutes until the burrito has warmed up a little. Then cook it the rest of the way on high power.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T15:59:09.260" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T15:59:09.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2263" CreationDate="2014-12-26T15:24:30.327" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that the best way to keep a fountain pen writing well is to do periodic maintenance.  In this case what I mean is that the nib should be completely disassembled (especially if it has any wooden parts in it) and then the metal portion (or non-porous potions if it does not disassemble completely) should be soaked in hot water with a touch of vinegar in it.  You will be amazed at how much caked on and dried up ink is actually gunked up inside of the nib.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do this once a month or so with my nibs.  I find that it often takes three or four soakings to get everything nice and clean.  After everything dries, put it back together and you'll find that the ink flows super well again!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1701" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T15:24:30.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2268" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2090" CreationDate="2014-12-26T15:43:50.097" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before the little arrow, here's what I was told:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the gas gauge is on the right side of the instrument panel, then the gas cap is on the right. And vice versa - if the gas gauge is on the left side of the driver's instrument panel, then the gas cap is on the left.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It held true when I would drive the occasional rental car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1703" LastEditorUserId="1703" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T19:00:48.573" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T19:00:48.573" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2269" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-26T15:54:23.640" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold the jar tightly in one hand and firmly punch it’s bottom side with your fist or wrist. You should hear a distinct sound somewhere between hissing and popping. Afterwards the jar is easier to open. Repeat, if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to hold and punch the jar in such a way that you do not break your own fingers but at the same time do not lose your grip on it. As a further safety precaution, place a blanket on the back of the jar to avoid slicing your hand in the unusual event that the glass breaks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal guess is that this somehow briefly lifts the lid and thus allows for an adjustment of pressures. However, I remember having heard a university lecture on this which involved gases dissolved in liquids contained in the jar, but unfortunately I fail to find any publications or other sources on this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1682" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T15:54:23.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2270" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2129" CreationDate="2014-12-26T16:24:04.097" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Holding the hammer in the very far outer part of the handle&lt;/strong&gt; will give you more precision (just the opposite of what many beginners do). Also &lt;strong&gt;using a heavier hammer will make you able to hit the nail with a lower speed&lt;/strong&gt; and still push it through the wood -- this also means that if you miss the nail, you can stop the hammer faster (someone good at physics can probably tell you why ... in the meantime, just try it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1706" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T16:24:04.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2271" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="132" CreationDate="2014-12-26T16:27:19.380" Score="7" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;How can I best tumble-dry my sneakers without the noise and risk of the door opening and stopping the cycle?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't.  A tumble dryer is not meant for shoes.  It will not dry them particularly effectively, and both the shoes and the dryer may suffer damage if you try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead, just set the shoes out to dry in a warm (but not too hot!) place, preferably with some air circulation.  If you happen to have a &lt;a href=&quot;//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_heater&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;fan heater&lt;/a&gt;, try setting it to blow warm air over the shoes.  This does the same thing as a tumble dryer would, except that it won't also toss and bang the shoes around for no good reason.  If you don't have one, even just a plain old fan ought to help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally, you should also unlace the shoes and pull the flap out to better expose the inside and let it dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, possibly the most effective solution, just buy a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Shoe-Dryer/Pr184300000&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;shoe dryer&lt;/a&gt; made for the purpose.  It'll set you back some $20 to $40, depending on the model and where you get it from, but it's a one-time investment (well, until it breaks down, anyway, but it'll most likely outlast your shoes by a fair margin).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, some people recommend stuffing the shoes full of paper (newspaper / tissue paper / etc.).  I have a mixed feeling about this &amp;mdash; it may indeed help to absorb moisture, but it'll also block air circulation inside the shoe.  I'd suggest just using a fan, but if you don't have one, paper might help in a pinch, at least if you change it often.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For that matter, if you're going to stuff your shoes full of something to dry them out, try dehydrated &lt;a href=&quot;//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silica_gel&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;silica gel&lt;/a&gt; &amp;mdash; you can buy it in several kilogram / pound bags from pet stores or supermarkets as &quot;crystal cat litter&quot;, and it's even reusable if you heat it to dry it out.  Just fill an old (but clean and hole-free!) sock about halfway with the silica grains, tie a knot in the sock to keep the silica in, and slide your homemade desiccant bag into the shoe.  I've tried this, and it works great e.g. for drying boots while hiking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1502" LastEditorUserId="1502" LastEditDate="2016-02-10T11:57:03.697" LastActivityDate="2016-02-10T11:57:03.697" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2272" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="132" CreationDate="2014-12-26T16:41:34.753" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many clothes dryers have an optional drying rack designed for items such as shoes, etc. which aren't meant to be tumble dried. The shoes would sit in the rack inside of the dryer and can be dried without risking damage to the dryer or the shoes. It would probably work best if the shoes were put on the rack on their side or upside down. They are on the expensive side, but are worth it if you wash shoes regularly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is an example of one: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whirlpool.com/-[W10121663]-1001500/W10121663/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.whirlpool.com/-[W10121663]-1001500/W10121663/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T16:41:34.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2263" CreationDate="2014-12-26T17:54:08.030" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A new fountain pen is not yet &quot;worn in&quot; to your personal style of writing. As you write, the nib will deform very slightly so that the tip is presented at an angle that suits your hand. The flow of ink, controlled by how far apart the two halves of the nib are, will also gradually adjust to your own style. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For this to work well, you need a fountain pen with a gold nib. Other metals are too hard and will not adjust to your hand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is also important to make sure that only one person uses the pen. A fountain pen is personal to you. Lending it to someone else will mean that it starts to adjust to &lt;em&gt;their&lt;/em&gt; hand, and that's not good for the nib.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, keeping it clean is important. Using good quality fountain pen ink helps, as it is designed to help the smooth flow of ink through your pen without clogging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1561" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T17:54:08.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2274" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="166" CreationDate="2014-12-26T19:17:05.337" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Never use anything wet, ever, on a flatscreen (LCD type, any kind of current or new computer screen).  What you really need to ask yourself is: What is this grime and how did it get on here?  Food and drink really need to be FAR AWAY from your computer and screen (said the IT manager).  Meanwhile let's deal with your dirty screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;IMHO, the secret to cleaning your screen properly, without making it streaky and dirtier, is the wide-base brush and a can of air.  Adding moisture just adds problems, much like chasing streaks around your windows at home with a bottle of Windex and your wipe of choice.  Avoid that by not getting started.  Use the brush regularly with a can of compressed air to get the dust and keep on top of splatter from your soda.  Take care to eat &lt;em&gt;away&lt;/em&gt; from your screen to minimize other lovelies visiting your view. (ignore the solution spray below, focus on the BRUSH and note the length -- broad base means good pressure, not a paint brush but an effective scraping/brushing tool for chunky bits of whatever that is on there)&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8xHKW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8xHKWm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Belkin LCD cleaning kit&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;( &lt;em&gt;click for larger image&lt;/em&gt; )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1712" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-26T19:27:29.783" LastActivityDate="2014-12-26T19:27:29.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2277" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-26T23:00:17.437" Score="12" ViewCount="8593" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a battery charger that requires batteries are charged in pairs. However I have a wireless keyboard that uses three batteries. Is there a (safe) way I can charge all of the batteries at once?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually have to go through two sets before I can charge the 'lone pair', but I often misplace the one that's waiting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it helps, the device is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.manualslib.com/manual/41178/Duracell-Cef14nc.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Duracell CEF14UK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5Xs9E.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5Xs9Em.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:59:55.663" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T09:52:58.890" Title="How can I charge a single rechargeable battery?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2278" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-27T00:01:07.090" Score="18" ViewCount="574927" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe some of you have had the bad experience to get semen stains on your clothes after having a sexual intercourse with your partner in a public place (for example at a party, in the office, in your car ...). In this case you both are usually hidden somewhere in a separate room and after that you have to walk through a place full of many people and it is uncomfortable to have this stains on your clothes. In this case you need to remove it from your clothes quickly, but without having a washing machine and much time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using some water, wet napkins, and after that some dry napkins usually have a good result depending on the type of clothes. In some cases, especially when the clothes are black, this method is not good enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the question is: Is there a better method for quickly removing stains made of semen from clothes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-02T09:55:34.643" LastActivityDate="2015-12-23T00:00:29.653" Title="How to quickly remove stains made of semen from clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;sex&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2279" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2277" CreationDate="2014-12-27T00:21:05.053" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've never had this exact problem, but occasionally I've had to make fake batteries out of aluminum foil. This will just send the electrical signal back to the circuit and keep it running. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to make it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use can use a battery as either a model or something to mold the aluminum foil around (I prefer the mold)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Just wrap the aluminum foil around the battery and it should fit in the charger&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method has been safe for me and the aluminum foil has lasted pretty long (I've had one for about 6  months). Just make sure to turn of the charger before removing the fake battery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2014-12-27T00:40:59.750" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T00:40:59.750" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2277" CreationDate="2014-12-27T05:47:06.040" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's no (known) hack for this -- you should buy a better charger, that can charge any number of batteries at the same time; anything else probably isn't worth the effort, probably isn't safe, and could damage your batteries.  See &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.filterjoe.com/2012/06/08/la-crosse-battery-charger-revie-bc-700-bc-900-bc-9009-and-bc1000/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_nickel_metal_hydride&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; for more info on why this is so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had this same problem (but with three-cell LED headlamps).  Finally gave up and bought a charger (LaCrosse BC-700) that would charge 1-4 batteries - and a mix of AA and AAA cells, too.  More than worth the $35-40 cost in eliminated aggravation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-28T21:47:06.773" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T21:47:06.773" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2282" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2014-12-27T06:03:24.903" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a piece of cardboard or Coroplast to block airflow through the radiator.  Do a search on &quot;grille block&quot; for details.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;@darthness: The only real hazard I can think of is that you forget to take it out in the summer (or if you have to climb mountains), and the engine overheats.  But that's why we have temperature gauges, and aftermarket OBDII scanners :-)&#xA;I don't have pictures, and details are going to vary depending on your particular car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;@yankeekilo: To a certain extent that might be true, depending on whether or not you have a thermostatically-controlled fan or not.  But I'm assuming educated drivers, who know enough not to waste gas by leaving their engine idling for long periods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastEditorUserId="1722" LastEditDate="2014-12-27T22:19:40.560" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T22:19:40.560" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2283" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2284" CreationDate="2014-12-27T06:21:47.833" Score="7" ViewCount="1482" Body="&lt;p&gt;My lips are very sensitive and in cold and/or dry environments; they tend to crack open and bleed profusely. This problem can leave blood on my lips making it looked I just a ate a large bloody lunch. I am not looking for medical advice as I already know what to do about this, which is use moisturizers on my lips. The moisturizers usually fix me up (I've been clear for about a year), but sometimes I forget or lose my moisturizers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't go out and buy ingredients, meaning I only have what is in my backpack (books, pencils, pens, etc) but nothing edible or fluid except water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And I think I've tried about everything:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rubbing water or other fluids on my lips - These work momentarily, but eventually dry out my mouth even more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Someone told me to use oils my body generates - This is gross, but wouldn't work anyway as I am not that oily. Plus, I wouldn't want to do anything that might be gross and infectious. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leaving my mouth like that - My mouth is fine for about a 3 hours but afterward, they begin to dry out and my lips start cracking. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy junk food - I have tried using the grease from potato and other chips, but the salt burns and makes my lips swell. Any food would be limited to what can come out of a (coin operated machine) vending machine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to use any kind of lipstick or other makeup.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By moisturizer, I mean products like Lip Balm. I didn't name all the products I use because I thought that would not be necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I use to moisturize my lips on the go&lt;/strong&gt;? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-08-13T04:16:40.747" LastActivityDate="2016-08-16T12:08:41.637" Title="How to moisturize lips on the go?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2284" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2283" CreationDate="2014-12-27T06:21:47.833" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you could do:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.livestrong.com/article/97391-heal-chapped-lips-chapstick/&quot;&gt;How to Heal Chapped Lips Without ChapStick&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay Hydrated. The thirstier you are the drier your lips will be. Also, try to stay in rooms that aren't dry, but this is not always realistic. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never lick your lips. Licking your lips and adding other water-like items just dry your mouth out more. They work for the time that it takes them to dry out and then they are worthless.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Avoid products that contain alcohol, flavours or fragrances, which can&#xA;  be more drying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can even try adding moisturiser before you go somewhere so that you can last longer without it. Whenever adding moisturiser make sure not lick your lips or don't let anything touch it, otherwise you will have to apply more often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try not to touch your lips or mouth with anything. Keep even water bottles away from your mouth. Your mouth will dry out faster if you rub all the moisture off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buying a candybar and rubbing that across your lips should help. The bar has less irritating salt. Candy bars with gooey centers or chocolate outsides(plain chocolate, etc) help more than hard shelled candies, like M&amp;amp;M's. Taking the chocolate cover to a candy bar and rubbing with that helps, but avoid bars laced with peanuts if you are allergic. Make sure to avoid bright dyes(like blue, orange, red, etc) that coat the candy and ingredients that you can't eat. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Borrowing hand lotion with natural ingredients also works. Make sure they are natural and avoid things you don't know and are allergic to. Never borrow lip balm, this is severely disgusting. If you know someone you can try getting lip balm from the bottom of their stick, this way they have not used it yet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T06:21:47.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2285" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2286" CreationDate="2014-12-27T12:00:37.977" Score="11" ViewCount="1730" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is always very difficult for me to put on bracelet hooks with one hand when trying to head out the door. I wear the bracelet on my right hand, which is my dominant hand as I wear a watch on my left, so I have to use my non-dominant hand to put it on. I usually sit and place my right hand on my thigh for support and slowly put it on. It usually takes at least 2-3 minutes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any faster ways to put it on? My bracelet is similar to the one shown below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0F9MO.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1728" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-28T01:10:01.557" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:29:29.723" Title="What is the easiest way to put on a bracelet ('S-hook') pin with one hand without anyone help?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2285" CreationDate="2014-12-27T12:10:48.300" Score="7" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using sellotape&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can stick the base end of the bracelet to your wrist with a sellotape, so that it will not move and helps you to link the other end faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3rafv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3rafvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;sellotape&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use paper clip&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use anything to hold it from moving. Use paper clip to hang the other end and now you can easily link the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VY6CO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;paper clip&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:29:29.723" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:29:29.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2287" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-27T12:40:50.540" Score="9" ViewCount="1102" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bathroom exhaust vent is on the ceiling and quite difficult to reach as it exactly above the wash basin. I wanted to clean it up as it was dirty. I used vacuum cleaner and then wiped with wet sponge, but the result was not effective. I could not clean thoroughly and could still see the dusts on the inner sides. Any hacks for this without removing the mesh from ceiling?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T2X8U.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T2X8Um.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:38:36.853" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T12:38:36.853" Title="Cleaning bathroom exhaust/ventilator" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2288" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-27T13:22:14.130" Score="12" ViewCount="899" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many people like me do not like to wear the cloths which has small pill-like balls especially on cotton based fabric. I tried plucking the the visible pills after a wash, that was very annoying and time consuming. Any good hacks to remove the pills on fabrics?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YeHwG.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="115" LastEditDate="2014-12-27T22:13:17.837" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:48:42.077" Title="De-pill the clothes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2289" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2288" CreationDate="2014-12-27T13:22:14.130" Score="10" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sellotape&lt;/strong&gt;: Stick sellotape against the pilled fabric and peel it off.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yQ2sM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yQ2sMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Combing&lt;/strong&gt;: Use fine distant comb to remove the pills.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/goHiy.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Razor&lt;/strong&gt;: Use ready made razor and remove the pills just like shaving.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tcMkz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T11:48:07.270" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:48:07.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2290" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-27T13:39:32.803" Score="4" ViewCount="594" Body="&lt;p&gt;The dirty grouts makes the tiles ugly. I have tried to use the acid based cleaners on the tiles, dirty grouts were cleaned but the polish of the tiles faded after using couple of times. I have tried using detergent soap and also lime juice which were not effective. I am looking for good tricks to clean the floor and walls grouts without any acidic solution, concerned on the polish of the tiles. Color of the tile is white and similar to below image. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q5GPj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T16:34:30.203" Title="cleaning grouts on the bathroom tiles without concentrated acids" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-27T14:51:33.487" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try tightening the lid first.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I realize how that sounds, but it has worked for me on occasion.   My wife heard someone suggest that idea years ago. I was doubtful at first  but it does seem to work on some lids.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think it just helps break the seal much like banging the lid on the edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1735" LastEditorUserId="1735" LastEditDate="2014-12-27T18:44:21.087" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T18:44:21.087" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2292" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2290" CreationDate="2014-12-27T16:15:53.390" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make a paste with bicarbonate of soda and half water, half lemon juice - it needs to be thick enough to stick to the grout on the vertical wall. Leave it for ten minutes, remove some and see if its worked - if not, leave the rest for longer. Its mucky, fiddly and time consuming, but it does work. Or try spray carpet cleaner - spray directly into the grout line and leave several minutes, rinse off. Alternatively, if the grout is more than 10 years old, scrape the top layer out and replace with new grout.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2014-12-27T16:34:30.203" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T16:34:30.203" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2285" CreationDate="2014-12-27T16:54:10.360" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a rubber band. I'll break down the process, step by step:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slip rubber band over wrist.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay bracelet across wrist.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a bit of the rubber band and put it over part of the bracelet -- now the bracelet will stay put while you angle yourself to hook it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you accidentally lose track of where the rubber band is in relationship to the bracelet and the bracelet is now going through the band, just cut off the rubber band and start over with another one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1740" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-28T01:12:54.030" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T01:12:54.030" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2294" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2513" CreationDate="2014-12-27T18:03:10.497" Score="10" ViewCount="27736" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do you get rid of the mixture of smells in a refrigerator (Not Unplugged) so that other items don't inherit their nasty smell? I have heard of baking soda, but are there other techniques? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1744" LastEditorUserId="21392" LastEditDate="2017-08-01T04:17:44.337" LastActivityDate="2020-07-25T05:25:45.600" Title="How to Get Rid of Smell in a Refrigerator?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2294" CreationDate="2014-12-27T18:07:40.943" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some methods are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Baking soda. Just leave it in there, baking soda leeches odours from the air.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Throw away rotting food(Seriously). Any rotting food will make a odour, but sometimes the rotting food is in small particles. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1745" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-27T20:59:57.533" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T20:59:57.533" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2296" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-27T18:54:27.597" Score="0" ViewCount="1158" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is annoying to have water fall on the floor. After I try to wipe it, it spreads all over and becomes worse. It seems the only way to fix this is to wipe it a billion times.&#xA;I need a faster way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am using large cloths (don't know the type/brand, and don't have any photos).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I have already tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wiping it faster&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This speeds it up, but my hand got tired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-28T22:29:34.190" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T22:29:34.190" Title="Cleaning up a spill on a wood floor, without spreading the spill" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2297" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-27T19:09:20.050" Score="14" ViewCount="8325" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my yard, I have a large mud area that I plan to plant grass in. This mud area, because of how it was originally set up, has many stones in it (ranging from 5 to 15 centimeters in diameter). The only ways I can try removing them right now are by hand picking them out, or by trying to rake them (so they are pulled out of the mud) and picking them up with a shovel. Is there a better way to accomplish this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is what the mud looks like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QYggY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QYggYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;( &lt;em&gt;click for larger image&lt;/em&gt; )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1748" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:44:04.133" LastActivityDate="2016-08-11T10:41:24.533" Title="Removing stones from mud" Tags="&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2298" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2296" CreationDate="2014-12-27T19:55:05.397" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mop it up in a circular fashion, starting on the outside of the spill and then moving in a cricular motion to the center of the spill, always keeping your mop or towels at the edge of the water. You'll push the spill inwards and force it into whatever you are using to wipe it up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1643" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T19:55:05.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="96" CreationDate="2014-12-27T20:16:32.567" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may seem like an &quot;old-fashioned&quot; solution, but have you tried a simple &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/b?node=2245498011&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;feather duster&lt;/a&gt;?  I have a cheap one &lt;a href=&quot;http://amzn.com/B009G4K1Z0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;like this&lt;/a&gt;, and find it excellent for getting dust off lampshades. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, the feather duster will mostly just scatter the dust into the air, so you may want to hold a vacuum cleaner nozzle nearby to collect it.  Or just let it settle, and then vacuum the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1502" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T20:16:32.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2297" CreationDate="2014-12-27T20:24:30.387" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try to build a sifter:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a square meter/yard of 1/2&quot; or 2cm wire mesh from the hardware store, &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_wire&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Chicken Wire&lt;/a&gt;&quot; may work.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Build a square frame that is a few inches smaller than your mesh.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Staple the mesh to the frame&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you can shovel your mud into the sifter and give it a good shake to separate the stones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nifty-stuff.com/compost-sifter-screen-sieve.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;more advanced directions&lt;/a&gt; that include a wheelbarrow attachment/rail system if you're feeling adventurous. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There seems do be an undue amount of concern about using a sifter with wet soil/mud...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience most mud will dry out to become, you know, just regular soil within 6-24 hrs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soils heavy in clay will require a lot more work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could use more water to turn the clay into a slip or slurry while passing it through a sifter.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could wait for the clay to dry completely and starts to split into &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudcrack&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;mudcracks&lt;/a&gt;. Then you can break it up a bit with a garden hoe and shovel it into a sifter. Your sifter in this case will very likely need to be re-enforced or built with a heavier gauge wire. Hardened dry clay will still crumble when shaken and agitated over the sifter and fall through leaving the rocks behind.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The soil in question doesn't appear to be terribly heavy in clay, at least judging by the color and granulation on the surface in the picture, and it doesn't appear to be terrifically wet either. It looks to be just damp topsoil, probably because it is a low lying area. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some raking/tilling/hoeing before shoveling the soil into the sifter may make for easier going with the sifter, but it shouldn't be a big deal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="32" LastEditDate="2015-01-01T23:06:20.883" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T23:06:20.883" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2297" CreationDate="2014-12-27T20:42:02.220" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I have tried:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stack crates or containers with slits(any stackable containers are better, and thicker containers work better) in the bottom up on top of each other(stacking the crates or containers 3 or higher works, using 2 should work, as well). Now stick the rocks in a crate at the top of the stack and shake the whole apparatus. This works better with thinner and dry soil, so you should maybe dry the soil out, first. Raking the muddy rock soil into a pile(trying to avoid as much rocks as possible) is necessary for this step. If you shake the apparatus vigorously it doesn't matter how thick the dirt is. This is a ready made version of a soil sifter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Taking one crate and shaking the rocks with that also helps. This would be more useful for muddy dirt.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using sieves(household ones work fine, but can be destroyed from vigorous shaking), but from experience they can gum up if you put to wet of dirt in them. This probably won't work, unless you can dry the soil out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Taking fencing(the larger the rocks the larger the fencing or metal mesh can be) and hanging it over(tying or screwing it into place) a frame. This can be wooden one. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Dirt-Sifter/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Make a dirt Sifter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ECJqn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://gardening.stackexchange.com/questions/2924/what-techniques-can-be-used-to-manually-sieve-stones-from-the-soil-efficiently&quot;&gt;What techniques can be used to manually sieve stones from the soil efficiently?&lt;/a&gt;:&#xA;This shows some pros and cons on how to better make a dirt sifter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If you didn't want to build a frame, I've seen people just throw a&#xA;  section of hardware cloth over a wheelbarrow and toss material onto&#xA;  it. Looks like more ongoing work though -- I think you're better off&#xA;  building a frame.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The sifter should be designed so that rocks come out easily -- you&#xA;  don't want a fully enclosed frame, because then you have to tip it&#xA;  over to dump out the rocks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Ideally the sifter will be inclined -- the&#xA;  rocks will just fall out instead of you having to remove them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Decide&#xA;  where you want to have the sifted soil land (e.g. wheelbarrow,&#xA;  container, or the ground) and design the sifter around that&#xA;  destination. For example, if you want to capture soil in your&#xA;  wheelbarrow, make the frame wide enough so that it sits on the&#xA;  wheelbarrow edges, tilted so that you lose the rocks between the&#xA;  handles, and not so high that it will tip over your wheelbarrow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:42:28.570" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T20:42:02.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1714" CreationDate="2014-12-27T20:42:56.810" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't really need toothpaste to wash your teeth.  While many types of &lt;a href=&quot;//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toothpaste&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;toothpaste&lt;/a&gt; do have some additives (such as fluoride) that can help keep your teeth healthy in the long term, the &lt;em&gt;immediate&lt;/em&gt; benefit of using toothpaste is mostly that it acts as a foaming agent, helping to wet your teeth and wash away the &lt;a href=&quot;//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_plaque&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;plaque&lt;/a&gt; more effectively than saliva alone would.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trick for washing your teeth without toothpaste is to &lt;strong&gt;take a sip of water&lt;/strong&gt; before doing it.  You don't need a lot, just enough that you can tilt your head to the side you're washing to keep the teeth and bristles wet.  Obviously, try to keep your lips closed around the brush handle while doing this, so that you don't splash the water everywhere.  (This is generally considered good manners, anyway.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some places that can be a little tricky to wash this way, but mostly it just takes a little practice.  For the front side of the front teeth, it may help to gently suck in air while washing them, to avoid spilling the water out of your mouth.  For best results, do one quick wash, spit out the water, take another sip and do a second, more thorough pass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(One nice side effect of this method is that you can see exactly how much gunk and bacteria you're washing out of your mouth.  Having learned this trick while travelling, I like to use it even when I have toothpaste, just to rinse out all the dirt that toothpaste alone won't get fully out of your mouth.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1502" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-19T03:24:23.587" LastActivityDate="2017-04-19T03:24:23.587" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2304" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2079" CreationDate="2014-12-27T20:49:51.590" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure whether your lenses are held in by screws, but I'm assuming they are. I know you say you don't want to use glue, but the right kind of glue will work and if you are careful it's possible to use it without damaging anything, for example by applying a tiny amount with the point of a compass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may &lt;em&gt;need&lt;/em&gt; to take the screws out some time, for example to clean around the rims of the lenses, so the right kind of glue is &lt;em&gt;weak&lt;/em&gt; glue. This will stop the screws from working themselves out in the course of the usual moving around that happens when you're wearing the glasses, but it won't fix them so securely that it will be difficult to get them out with a screwdriver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a glue made for exactly this purpose: securing screws which may need to be taken out. It's called &lt;em&gt;thread locker&lt;/em&gt;, subtype &lt;em&gt;weak&lt;/em&gt;. This is what I use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(If you get an insurer to fix them, I would have thought this is what they would use too - although they might not be so bothered to use weak glue and you might have problems getting the screws out when you wanted to.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1750" LastEditorUserId="1750" LastEditDate="2014-12-27T23:25:37.677" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T23:25:37.677" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2305" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1892" CreationDate="2014-12-27T20:56:44.117" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is not meant to be a sarcastic answer, but some people swear by banging their head on the pillow when they go to bed, e.g. seven times if they want to wake up at 7am. I wouldn't rely on this if it was really important to wake up at a certain time, but when it isn't it's worth a try for the fun of it and there might sometimes be an effect similar to placebo going on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1750" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T20:56:44.117" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2287" CreationDate="2014-12-27T22:33:07.123" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a ladder, go up and use a toothbrush. Rub for some time and then rub with wet sponge. Do this until you clean it from the outside as much as you can and then use a vacuum cleaner. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't see very well what kind of cover is on the fan, but sometimes if you can't pull out the dust then you can try to blow it in. If your vacuum cleaner can't blow (I mean if it can't reverse the air flow) then use something else which produces air under pressure, for example a can with compressed air for cleaning computer keyboards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2014-12-27T22:33:07.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2307" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2310" CreationDate="2014-12-27T22:44:46.877" Score="14" ViewCount="49603" Body="&lt;p&gt;I swim laps in a  chlorinated pool, and even after a soapy shower, I have a slight chlorine smell on my skin for the next day.   I've tried lathering up extra and leaving the lather on my skin for a short time before rinsing, but the smell persists.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not interested in solutions that mask the chlorine smell with another -- first because that's my preference, but also because my wife has sensitivities to many perfumes used in soaps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1403" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:00:43.600" LastActivityDate="2020-01-27T21:24:33.690" Title="How can I reduce the chlorine smell on my skin after swimming?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2308" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2294" CreationDate="2014-12-27T22:50:57.287" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cleaning with sponge and mixture of water and baking soda.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cleaning with white vinegar.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave a package of backing soda opened in the fridge for 24 hours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave a cup of white vinegar opened in the fridge for 24 hours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2014-12-28T01:07:35.473" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T01:07:35.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2309" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1892" CreationDate="2014-12-27T23:19:30.167" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;For truly hard to wake people, there are bed shakers: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sonicalert.com/Sonic-Bomb-with-Super-Shaker-TM-p/sbb500ss.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.sonicalert.com/Sonic-Bomb-with-Super-Shaker-TM-p/sbb500ss.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ueod1.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ueod1m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bed shaker portion (the part on the left hand of the photo) is put under the pillow or mattress or affixed to the bed frame. Think of the motel &quot;magic fingers&quot; on steroids when it alarms. It's guaranteed to wake even the dead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1743" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:02:35.093" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:02:35.093" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2310" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2307" CreationDate="2014-12-27T23:49:38.497" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Chlorine smell is due to the chlorine and chloramines layered on the skin after using the pool. So removing the chlorine and chloramines contents are the solution to remove this smell. As soon as you exit from the pool, stand in the hot shower with the max temperature you can for at least 2-3 mins. Then lather with your regular natural soap for some time, allow to dry and then wash thoroughly with hot shower. This removes the maximum chlorine on your skin and then you can try out the following methods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Mild acid solution:&lt;/strong&gt; This will not harm the skin. Either you can use citric acid or acetic acid. (a) Squeeze and dilute the lemon (1:4 with water) or orange (1:2 with water) and apply on your body for some time and leave it to dry. This acid will eat away the chlorine. (b) Use white vinegar for acetic acid and dilute with water, say 1:5, and apply on your body and wait for some 2-3 mins. Then take a hot shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Vitamin C&lt;/strong&gt; removes chlorine. Ascorbic acid in the vitamin C gets away the chlorine smell. You can buy vitamin C crystals from shops. Dilute with water, apply on your body, wait for some time, say 2-3, then rinse with hot water. There are vitamin C creams available on markets, same procedure after applying. These two products are not so costly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Minimize chlorine exposure:&lt;/strong&gt; (a) Apply oil before entering the pool. Olive oil or coconut oil can help better. This forms a protective layer. Rinse with hot water on exit from the pool. (b) Beeswax or butter are also the other options for this method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Club soda&lt;/strong&gt; also helps. Rinse the body with club soda and then take a hot shower. &#xA;Technically speaking, chlorine oxidizes on skin. It chemically reacts with the surface of the skin and forms a layer of chloramines with hydrogen. Mono chloramines are more stable and do not dissipate as rapidly as free chlorine. Any antioxidant will help to release chlorine's bond to the skin. Then the chlorine easily washes away. Applying any fruits with more antioxidant will help to remove the skin. Then take a hot shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-06-30T22:49:34.320" LastActivityDate="2016-06-30T22:49:34.320" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2207" CreationDate="2014-12-28T00:08:32.633" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a known weight of so many ounces or grams, you can weigh a quantity of another material, if it weighs between say 1/5 and 5 times the weight of your reference, by balancing the reference weight and the unknown weight on opposite ends of a ruler balanced on a pencil as a fulcrum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Measure the ratio between the distances of the two centres of gravity from your fulcrum, and multiply the reference weight accordingly to get your wanted weight. Finding the two distances isn't difficult - just use the ruler!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1750" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T00:08:32.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2312" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-28T00:25:32.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had ones where I've tried everything and cannot get the lid to come off. The final solution was a large pipe-wrench. Tighten it up around the lid and give it a twist (so that the teeth grab into the lid).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1753" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T00:25:32.783" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2314" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-28T01:33:53.077" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-28T01:33:53.077" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T01:33:53.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2315" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-28T01:33:53.077" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the storage or use of fabrics" OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="82" LastEditDate="2014-12-28T13:00:53.797" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T13:00:53.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2316" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2320" CreationDate="2014-12-28T02:09:13.033" Score="14" ViewCount="224733" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to surprise my mom by affixing her pictures for her coming birthday. All the photos are rectangle with dimension of 5 X 15 cm like shown below, just the bare photopaper (no frame), and the walls of acrylic paint, solid-whitish .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RKkPt.png&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RKkPtm.png&quot; alt=&quot;picture describing the idea&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried using tape, but that tends to mess up the wall, by spoiling the paint on the wall while I remove the tape. I have used duct tapes &amp;amp; sellotapes but it spoils the pictures while removing and looks ugly on the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for any hack which helps me to affix the photos on wall without damaging the photo &amp;amp; wall after removing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a pic of some of the tape I've used:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UArib.png&quot; alt=&quot;3m adhesive tape tried&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1754" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:53:23.927" LastActivityDate="2019-03-07T03:19:49.227" Title="How can I affix pictures/photos to a wall cleanly without damaging the paint on the wall?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2316" CreationDate="2014-12-28T04:51:34.383" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try 3m spray adhesive; the weakest kind. You can find it at home depot, etc. Or they actually make spray adhesive for photos that doesn't ruin things like the paint on the wall you've stuck it on, since it is made for photobooks where people like to stick pictures but don't necessarily want to permanently stick them. I've seen this spray adhesive at craft stores but it is usually more expensive than the 3M stuff, which I think is better quality anyways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is that putty-type stuff they sell at home depot and officemax which is meant not to ruin what it is stuck on, but I don't like it because 1) it never stays stuck (for me) and 2) it only sticks the picture where you put putty- spray adhesive is applied to the entire picture and therefore the entire picture will be nicely flush with the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1756" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T04:51:34.383" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2318" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-28T06:25:37.977" Score="9" ViewCount="5983" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a burnt out lightbulb that's in an open fixture about 15 feet (4.6 metre) high. How can I change it without a ladder or using one of those bulb changer extension arms? I tried the extension arm, but it wouldn't grip the bulb well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1630" LastEditorUserId="44" LastEditDate="2015-04-18T11:02:36.727" LastActivityDate="2015-04-18T11:02:36.727" Title="Changing a lightbulb high up without a ladder" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2319" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2294" CreationDate="2014-12-28T06:36:10.200" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rd.com/home/clean-and-deodorize-your-refrigerator&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This article shows a lot of ideas that I use:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lemon juice. This is a also cutting a lemon in half, this removes the odour.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Remove refrigerator odors with ease. Dab lemon juice on a cotton ball&#xA;  or sponge and leave it in the fridge for several hours. Make sure to&#xA;  toss out any malodorous items that might be causing the bad smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cotton Balls. These can also be used with a variety of scented oils. I don't know, about their lasting length, as I have only used them for a day or 2 to give a nice odour after something smelly was there.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Sometimes the refrigerator just doesn’t smell fresh. Dampen a cotton&#xA;  ball with vanilla extract and place it on a shelf. You’ll find it acts&#xA;  as a deodorizer, offering its own pleasant scent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Real Extract is what I use. But the fake stuff should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tomato Juice. Never used it, but it is suppose to remove skunk smell.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Did a power failure cause the food to spoil and become malodorous in&#xA;  your fridge? Get rid of spoiled-food smells in your refrigerator and&#xA;  freezer with the help of some tomato juice. After disposing of the bad&#xA;  food that caused the smell, thoroughly wipe the insides of the fridge&#xA;  and freezer with a sponge or washcloth doused in undiluted tomato&#xA;  juice. Rinse with warm, soapy water and wipe dry. If traces of the&#xA;  smell remain, repeat the procedure or substitute vinegar for the&#xA;  tomato juice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Bad-Smells-in-Your-Fridge&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to Get Rid of Bad Smells in Your Fridge&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should always clean the things that reside in your refrigerator before putting them back in. Watching the things you put in your refrigerator also helps. Cups of vinegar and trays of baking soda also helps, but there is also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Use oats as an odor-absorber. Leave a bowl of oats out in your fridge&#xA;  and this will suck in the bad smells.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've never used this, but oats are really absorbent and pleasant smelling, besides dusty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Coffee grounds and charcoal are some good odour removers. But make sure that the charcoal is safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Let activated charcoal absorb bad odors. Similar to the coffee grounds&#xA;  method, place charcoal briquettes -- do not use briquettes with&#xA;  flammable additives as these are poisonous -- in a couple of shallow&#xA;  bowls or on baking sheets and put them on different shelves in the&#xA;  fridge. Set the refrigerator temperature to low and leave in with the&#xA;  door closed for several days. The smells in question should go away&#xA;  within a few days. Activated charcoal can be purchased from pet stores&#xA;  or drugstores. Charcoal can be refreshed by placing in the oven at&#xA;  350ºF/180C for 20 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use clay cat litter, but you may use others. This may be pricey if you don't own a animal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Use unscented chlorophyll cat litter. Spread in a shallow pan and&#xA;  leave in the refrigerator until the smell disappears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This article said to unplug the refrigerator and while it is advised to unplug electric devices before cleaning them you should be fine to leave it on. I advise you greatly to consult your owners manual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;These methods work only if the refrigerator is cleaned of the rotting food, mould, or other problem that caused the smell. They can take away the smell, but resolving the odour is more hygienic.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/968609/in-a-pickle-how-to-deodorize-your-fridge&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;sheknows.com&lt;/a&gt; has some helpful stages.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Even if you didn't have to purge the contents your fridge, this is as&#xA;  good a time as any to give it a good cleaning. Use your favorite&#xA;  antibacterial cleaning spray and a dishcloth or paper towels to wipe&#xA;  down all the surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Absorb&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Next, you're going to want to put something in the refrigerator that&#xA;  will absorb the smell. Baking soda is the classic choice, but ground&#xA;  coffee or even tea bags are great alternatives. Leave them in open&#xA;  containers in the fridge for as long as there is an odor (many people&#xA;  opt to leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator at all&#xA;  times as a preventative measure).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Perfume&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Once you have the smell mostly gone, you can start to mask it just a&#xA;  little with a few natural kitchen &quot;perfumes.&quot; Rub a vanilla&#xA;  extract-soaked cotton ball on the shelves for a fresh vanilla scent or&#xA;  spread a few lemon slices throughout the shelves (just don't forget&#xA;  about them and let them get moldy — you'll be back at square one!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;And remember to wrap all the food up in airtight containers, and sealable jars and bags. This will make sure the odours doesn't affect other food, as well.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If the smell persists, give it another thorough clean. That, and some&#xA;  time, should be enough to rid your fridge of even the most persistent&#xA;  smells. To prevent your food from absorbing the odors, be sure&#xA;  everything is tightly sealed in jars or plastic containers. Ice cube&#xA;  trays with covers are great if you can find them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So wear a CAP when cleaning the refrigerator. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;If the refrigerator is still smelly after all of this stuff, check its vents. It may have moulded or have severe water damage. Using several methods, always works better than one.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ways to prevent odours&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use airtight containers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clean spills and messes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Watch for spoiling food and remove appropriately. Having a paper on the door of the fridge that says when food was bought, opened and its expiration date should help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having regular maintenance. This means cleaning any pans or vents and calling someone to fix it. Adding some deodorants to the pan works amazing. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Storing food properly. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cleaning a unplugged refrigerator and a plugged one are pretty much the same only the methods may be a bit less noxious.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorDisplayName="user1744" LastEditDate="2015-01-03T11:29:08.897" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T11:29:08.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2316" CreationDate="2014-12-28T09:22:44.403" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had a similar situation recently, and as a renter - keeping the walls in a pristine manner is important.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;What I used was a removable foam mounting square, very lightly applied to the wall behind each photo.  An example is below:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2xU1X.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2xU1Xm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.scotchbrand.com.au/wps/portal/3M/en_AU/APAC_ScotchBrand/Home/Products/Catalog/?PC_Z7_RJH9U5230G7N10I6F2EBGJ1O03000000_nid=ZC70M2C2JQgsP628PQJ3NLglPLH9M4K7STbl&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;product website&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Removable foam mounting squares adhere and conform to a variety of surfaces. Ideal for adhering lightweight items such as paper and photos to textured surfaces. Can be used on wood, ceramic tile, gloss and semi-gloss painted walls, glass, and refrigerators&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Another possible solution is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.duckbrand.com/products/invisible-tapes/poster-putty&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;poster putty&lt;/a&gt;, an eample is shown below:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j1yEp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j1yEpm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The description from the product site:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Removeable and reusable. Ideal for temporary mounting applications such as photos, notes, posters and decorations. Holds up to 1 lb. Not recommended for use on flocked or loose wallpaper and on peeling or fresh paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another thing I have done that worked rather well, was to not stick anything to the wall at all - I had several lines of string fixed onto doorhandles (also stuck by blue-tak on high areas) and had the photos taped to the string - essentially, multiple &quot;clothes-lines&quot; for and of photos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;One more option is to rest a corkboard, or a piece of wood against the wall (with padding where the wood makes contact with the wall) and use that to display the photos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1715" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditorDisplayName="user1715" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:54:07.897" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T12:54:07.897" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2321" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2288" CreationDate="2014-12-28T10:42:05.893" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things that can be of use:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Pilling-From-Clothing#Hook-and-loop_Fastener_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This article&lt;/a&gt; calls it &quot;Hook and Fastener&quot;, but I think that it is better known as velcro.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ezof9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ezof9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Pull the fastener straight off the fabric--it should bring most of the&#xA;  pilling with it. The small hooks of the fastener strip can damage very&#xA;  delicate fabrics, so use this method sparingly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This can promote fuzzing. From experience a lot of these methods are going to make the fabric fuzzy and promote pill formation in the future. Many people have this object laying around or attached to other items, it can be combed to remove fabric fibers after use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62169477.tip.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Use a Pumice Stone to Remove Fabric Pills&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rubbing the Pumice stone on the fabric should remove the pills, alternatively many other rough objects work  work for pill removal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Electric shavers are suppose to work as well as safety razors, but I have never tried. And duct tape from experience removes too much, so a mild tape is better. Scissors are suppose to work, but I think that the stakes are to high if you make a mistake.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brushing the pills off is suppose to work with a hard bristled brush. I have seldom used this, but I disagree about its usage. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Washing clothes less and washing them in cold water are suppose to reduce pills. Also, turning the clothes on the other way and using delicates bags are suppose to work.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T11:48:42.077" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:48:42.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2322" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2316" CreationDate="2014-12-28T11:22:32.330" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What's wrong with using Blu Tack, or isn't that available where you are? If the wall is painted with acrylic paint, and therefore not water permeable, blu tack won't leave grease marks on the wall either. I wouldn't recommend it on wallpaper unless it's for short periods, but on a wall painted with vinyl emulsion, acrylic or oil based paint, it will do the job well and is easily removable, with care.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's possible blu tack is the same thing as the 'poster putty' someone else has already suggested, I'm not sure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T11:22:32.330" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2323" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2263" CreationDate="2014-12-28T11:29:59.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't say whether your pen was expensive or inexpensive - I certainly used to find that, amongst the cheaper ones, you often got one that had a rough, imperfect nib and it was rough to use. If you bought an expensive pen, take it back to where you got it and exchange it - if it wasn't expensive, then I'm afraid you either need to spend more money on a better pen, or buy another cheap one and hope it's okay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T11:29:59.810" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2214" CreationDate="2014-12-28T11:37:25.800" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The reason you can't hang them is because the weight of the water, as it moves downwards, and the pegs at the top holding them up, might cause the garment to be stretched or out of shape. Equally, hand squeezing or wringing may alter the shape. After washing, take a large bath towel, lay the garment flat on the towel without over stretching it, roll the towel up with the garment inside, put the towel on a chair or the edge of the bath and sit on it all over. This will extract most of the water, leaving the article slightly damp, though if the garment was very wet initially, you may need to repeat this process with a second towel. Remove the garment and, if you can, drape it over a washing hanging rack or airer to finish drying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The drawback is, you've now got a damp bath towel to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T11:37:25.800" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2325" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2263" CreationDate="2014-12-28T13:25:36.957" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The image you have shown is &quot;Hero Pen&quot; widely used in south asia. I have used these for years. These pen's nibs are not removable from holders (It is permanent aka hooded nibs).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Smoothness of the nib is actually depends on the consistent flow of ink from reservoir to nib. Fountain pens works on the principle of gravity, pressure &amp;amp; capillary action. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Gravity - helps to flow down ink to the nib, Air pressure - Air has to go up to fill the vacuum in reservoir and capillary action needed for constant flow of ink through narrow passage. All these 3 will work properly only when the channels are clean, right from nib tip to reservoir. Cleaning the pen will remove the dirt &amp;amp; dried inks which causes clogging. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dip the pen in any acidic solution. (Vinegar, lime juice or conc.Orange juice). This will dilute if ink is dried in nib. (Make sure acid is clean and pure liq, So better to use distilled vinegar)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clean the reservoir and feed with vinegar solution. Fill the reservoir of the pen with vinegar by regular method how we put in the ink. Then disgorge or spill out the content.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brush the nib and feed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clean with hot water. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the nib is too sharp, rub the nib on any abrasive surface mildly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIPS:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;While buying itself we can mostly identify the smoothness by scribbling on waste paper, We will get some idea on its sharpness. Do not buy if it is too sharp. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry ink may block the flow, So always keep the pen closed with its cap. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="115" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:06:50.537" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:06:50.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2326" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-28T14:54:03.213" Score="13" ViewCount="3840" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually buy cheap razors like the one in the picture below. However because they are so cheap, they only last a couple uses a piece before becoming pretty much useless and I have to use a new one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3aWS4.jpg&quot; width=&quot;250&quot;/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried using my older, less sharp razors to remove the majority of the hair and then get the remaining stubble that it leaves with a newer, sharp one which helps a little, but my razors are still going dull too fast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What else can I do to keep my razors sharper for a longer period of time?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:59:21.393" LastActivityDate="2017-05-04T13:46:22.873" Title="Keep razor usable longer" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;lifespan&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2327" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2326" CreationDate="2014-12-28T14:54:03.213" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a list of things to do to insure that you get the most out of your razors:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clean out the hair&lt;/strong&gt; and other gunk right after you use it. This will help prevent corrosion and build up of material on the blades. You can do so by running it under some water, making sure to aim the water down both sides and up the blades, and mixing in some small taps against the side of the sink to try and get out as much as you can. As  Sompuperoo commented, &lt;strong&gt;shaving everyday can help&lt;/strong&gt; because longer hair is harder to get out of the razor than stubble.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dry it off well&lt;/strong&gt; - This is probably the most important thing you can do to lengthen the length of a razor. Wet environments make the razor last a lot shorter than dry ones because it also corrodes the blade. You can dry it off pretty well with a towel, just make sure to run the razor in the reverse direction as you shave and &lt;em&gt;do it well&lt;/em&gt; so it's completely dry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keep it protected&lt;/strong&gt;. There are a couple ways to do this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Put the plastic cover back on it&lt;/strong&gt;. Simply put the little plastic cover that comes with the razor back on the blade after you've dried it of the razor. It helps keep it protected from particles in the air and a little bit more dry than it otherwise would be. Make sure the area in which it's stored is relatively dry (not humid) as that helps it corrode faster. It's easy to do this when traveling as well as opposed to the below method.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keep it submerged in a protective liquid between uses&lt;/strong&gt;. The trick is to simply keep the razor submerged in the liquid you use between your shaves. Only use one of the following or something very similar - keeping it submerged in water or something like that is the &lt;em&gt;opposite&lt;/em&gt; of what we're trying to do.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubbing alcohol dissipates the water, encourages drying, and sanitizes the razor for an extra benefit (especially if you are prone to acne problems).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mineral oil works well and helps your skin when you use it as well. Grape seed or Almond oil also work&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Baby oil and other types can also help, though perhaps not as well. I haven't done tests to compare other oils.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dip it in alcohol then keep it submerged in oil. Some people do this to clean the blade then keep it protected in the oil of their choice.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use denim jeans to hone it&lt;/strong&gt;. Even after doing all of the above, the razor eventually gets dull even though there is a good portion of the blade left. Simply run the razor in the reverse direction of shaving up a pant leg of the jeans a dozen to twenty times or so. This will hone the blade so that you can continue to use the razor past its designed lifespan. Shokhet commented suggesting that a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=leather+strop&amp;amp;num=20&amp;amp;safe=off&amp;amp;es_sm=122&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ei=44OgVPzVCMuqNqLVgdAK&amp;amp;ved=0CAoQ_AUoAw&amp;amp;biw=1920&amp;amp;bih=955&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;leather strop&lt;/a&gt; or a leather belt can replace jeans if you don't have any with you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2017-05-04T13:46:22.873" LastActivityDate="2017-05-04T13:46:22.873" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2328" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-28T16:51:46.863" Score="5" ViewCount="907" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even though a I put plastic wrap over a bowl of guacamole, it seems it's never tight enough, and the top layer of the guacamole turns brown, which sometimes changes the taste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way I can keep my guacamole from oxidising in the fridge?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1710" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T14:49:04.267" Title="How can I keep guacamole from turning brown?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2329" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-28T17:04:41.650" Score="17" ViewCount="31441" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, I have two glasses that are stuck together. &lt;strong&gt;How can I separate them without damaging them?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have already tried this but it didn't work, as the glasses are really thick:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;First, drizzling some vegetable oil or dish soap in between the two drinking glasses and wiggling gently to see if they'll pop apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Hot water and ice water. Submerge the bottom glass or bowl in very hot&#xA;   (but not boiling) water. Fill the uppermost glass or bowl with ice&#xA;   water. Presto! The simultaneous expansion and contraction of the&#xA;   layers should unstick even the most stubborn glassware.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5466773/how-to-separate-stuck-drinking-glasses&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Found here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1770" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T09:21:37.230" LastActivityDate="2019-04-15T21:54:11.150" Title="How do I separate 2 drinking glasses that are stuck?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2330" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-28T17:16:12.973" Score="11" ViewCount="854" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hate bugs and do not want them entering my room. I tried various products but none of them performed as expected. There is gotta be a way to naturally, without also damaging me or my items keep the bugs from entering my room. I'd rather not use chemicals, because chemicals usually affect humans in one way or other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The particular bugs that are bugging me are mosquitoes, moths, bees and other flying types. The bugs are generally getting through windows and doors and I do use a mosquito net but smaller bugs still enter the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I live in an apartment on 12th floor. The kitchen is downstairs, and I never eat at my room. However, my building is right next to a forest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get rid of these bugs, without using chemicals?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1770" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T17:57:05.403" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:39:48.687" Title="How to naturally keep bugs away?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2331" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-28T17:16:24.473" Score="7" ViewCount="2639" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to unblock a totally blocked drain (especially kitchen) without using acids or strong chemicals?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like to avoid acids and chemicals in general for many reasons, one of them is the environment. The drain system in Indonesia where I spend half of the year is different, and sinks and other drains (except toilets) go to a public river, so I do not want to contribute in any environment destruction. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1752" LastEditorUserId="24902" LastEditDate="2018-06-24T01:20:09.937" LastActivityDate="2018-06-24T01:20:09.937" Title="How to unblock a blocked drain without acids/chemicals?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;sink&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2332" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2334" CreationDate="2014-12-28T17:17:09.543" Score="5" ViewCount="2354" Body="&lt;p&gt;You, know when you've almost used up the jar of mayonnaise, but there is still a bit more left on the sides of the jar, and on the bottom...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to obtain that last bit of mayo from the jar with minimum effort? (The mayo should still be edible and good to use.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am aware that it depends on the jar, however, let's take the standard jar type. eg.:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IztEt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IztEtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Hellman&amp;#39;s mayo jar&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="55" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:43:59.013" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:45:11.607" Title="Get the rest of the mayo from the jar?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2330" CreationDate="2014-12-28T17:59:33.753" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You better find a mosquito net which has really tiny holes. I use such a net and have no problems with bugs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also put isolation band on the doors so that all the tiny holes on doors and windows will be closed and there will be no space for the insects to go through. Of course you have to keep your door closed except when you are going in and out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another advice from me is to use very thick curtains during the night because the insects are attracted by the light in you room. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use an electric insects killer. This is not exactly a life hack but will help you kill the flying insects. It looks like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dveuw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dveuwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T11:39:48.687" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:39:48.687" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2334" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2332" CreationDate="2014-12-28T17:59:49.303" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a rubber spatula or plate scrapper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bQiVv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bQiVvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I worked in the restaurant business, one of them claimed that their policy of scrapping down the insides of cans and jars with a rubber spatula saved the company a million dollars a year... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:45:11.607" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:45:11.607" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2335" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2318" CreationDate="2014-12-28T19:10:36.963" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make a dispensable gripper!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wrap a piece of duct tape around the end of a long stick, in such a way that you get a kind of cup shape with a sticky inside. Get the idea?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Convince yourself that the tape won't get pulled from the stick after you have pushed the cup onto the bulb and started unscrewing it. If in doubt, wrap some extra tape around the lower part of the cup, to fix it firmly to the end of the stick. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Removing the old bulb will be easy. Mounting the new one is slightly more difficult. Use a smaller cup so the tape isn't wrapped around the bulb but only 'kisses' it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lubricate the metal part of the bulb with a drop of oil, WD40 will do, then wipe it completely off again with a piece of soft paper or cloth. We don't want a shortcircuit! Enough lubricant will be left to make a noticable difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used this method several times, mostly for bulbs that were not unreachably high but unreachably deep inside an armature. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1488" LastEditorUserId="1488" LastEditDate="2014-12-28T19:15:53.743" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T19:15:53.743" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2336" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2331" CreationDate="2014-12-28T20:27:03.140" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=auger%20toilet&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;toilet auger&lt;/a&gt; - a long bendy metal pipe that you stick in and turn round, made for going round bends.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1750" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T20:27:03.140" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2328" CreationDate="2014-12-28T21:15:10.150" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add more lime juice to the mix (or lemon if that is what you are using), and slick the surface of the guacamole with lime (or lemon) juice. But, however are you managing to not eat all of it?!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some claim that placing the pit into guacamole prevents browning, because leaving the pit in a halved avocado does seem to be preservative. But I have not conducted a control-group experiment, so I don't vouch for that method. I might do that experiment soon though, because the results would be yummy no matter the outcome. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: I assumed it was obvious that cling wrap would be used, because I cover everything I store in my fridge. The experiments that others are quoting do not use cling wrap, and one implausibly air-dried the avocado perhaps to speed the browning process. It's the interaction of lime and exclusion of air that reduces browning, and it does not reduce the browning for a long time. The longest I keep guacamole is a couple of hours between preparation and dinner or a party.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, my first take on the problem is: Just eat it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1774" LastEditorUserId="1774" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T00:42:50.517" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T00:42:50.517" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2338" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2346" CreationDate="2014-12-28T21:30:25.983" Score="9" ViewCount="14129" Body="&lt;p&gt;Late at night, not a creature is stirring, except for the mice scratching away in the ceiling - as I am a renter, I can not access the ceiling, nor do any damage to the property. The real estate agent is currently unavailable (please don't focus on this).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried hitting the ceiling, hoping to scare them away, and have checked to see if the critters have made a hole either inside or out, there appears to be none.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can not afford pest control as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is a lifehack that can get rid of these critters from my ceiling?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1715" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditorDisplayName="user1715" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:58:35.883" LastActivityDate="2018-06-10T06:16:19.420" Title="How to get mice out of the ceiling" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2339" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2331" CreationDate="2014-12-28T21:54:06.507" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plunger&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;plunger&lt;/a&gt; may help. Use lots of water, in order not to just half-dislodge your material to have it recollect at some later, harder-to-reach place. If the plunger doesn’t help, you may need to take the &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trap_(plumbing)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;trap&lt;/a&gt; apart and clean it, that’s the primary place for stuff to settle. Don’t worry, the hardest part is often reaching the trap, at least for the equipment used here in western Europe. Remember to place a bucket under it before loosening any connections, and test that it’s watertight after reassembling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nothing of this is really a lifehack, though. At least with the two answers you got, this question is probably better suited for diy.SE.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1775" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T21:54:06.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2341" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2328" CreationDate="2014-12-28T22:33:15.457" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm sorry, but I have to contradict &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/2337/1781&quot;&gt;Cathie's answer&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Which acid works best to keep avocados from browning?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Answer: &lt;strong&gt;None&lt;/strong&gt; (of the acids tested)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;It's not that acid doesn't do much to help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ALL OF THE ACIDS TESTED CAUSED AVOCADOS TO BECOME MORE BROWN AND TO&#xA;  BECOME BROWN FASTER THAN NO TREATMENT AT ALL&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/a/46495/23376&quot;&gt;An answer by &lt;/a&gt; Jolenealaska at cooking.SE.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pit acts as a oxygen-barrier, not as a preservative. You could use wrapping film instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1781" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:37.127" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T22:33:15.457" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2342" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-28T22:38:25.530" Score="24" ViewCount="133504" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, it may be the middle of winter in Canada, but my room is always stifling hot due to a few of things. For one, I have two computers (one of which is usually running) and those produce a lot of heat. Another thing is that I haven't found a way to completely block the furnace vent in my room, and when the furnace is on, the room heats up. The final reason for my room being so hot is that there is almost zero air circulation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I cool off my room WITHOUT using a fan? I don't have access to any good external fans right now. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried opening and closing my door repetitively, but as you can imagine, that gets quite tiring. Even leaving the door open isn't really enough. I've also tried opening the window, but that doesn't work anymore because it is frozen shut completely. I'm all for creative solutions as I can't stand my room being 28 degrees celsius (in the middle of winter, no less!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1780" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-06-29T02:13:04.100" LastActivityDate="2016-06-29T02:13:04.100" Title="How to quickly cool off a room without a fan?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2343" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2328" CreationDate="2014-12-28T22:47:04.650" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;As has been mentioned here (including a few times by me), this question has been discussed on Cooking.SE &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/46494/browning-avocados-what-helps/46495#46495&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I wrote that answer, I have done further experimentation and have found that adding Vitamin C in the concentration of 100mg to 50 grams of avocado will keep the avocado green for days, even exposed to air in a normal sealed tupperware and even in the face of lemon, lime, or vinegar; all of which speed the browning of avocados. The efficacy data of Vitamin C and propanethiol S-oxide gas, caused by diced onions, will be added to that answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT&lt;/strong&gt; I actually ended up writing a new answer after quite of back and forth about how best to handle it. So, it's a bit later than I had hoped, but it's &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/46494/browning-avocados-what-helps-new-second-edition-answer-and-experiments/53406#53406&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1779" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:37.127" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T14:49:04.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2344" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2338" CreationDate="2014-12-28T22:49:10.113" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apparently, rodents &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;hate&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; the smell of peppermint, so some friends of mine who have had this problem have used peppermint oil to keep mice away. While my friends just sprayed it around the house, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf703999.tip.html#solutions&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this website&lt;/a&gt; has some more specific tips on using it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Put peppermint oil on cotton balls and stick them in holes, under&#xA;  cabinets and any other area you fear a mouse might enter. People even&#xA;  took off parts of paneling and put them inside the walls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a less serious manner, people have told me that squirrels do not enjoy the smell of cougar urine, so I've been advised to use it in gardens to scare them away.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I'd imagine that it's the same with all rodents, so that might be something you could do to keep them away. ( &lt;em&gt;though for your own good, I'd say you should use as little as possible, and try to keep all that above the ceiling, and out of your room&lt;/em&gt; )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also get a cat :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-28T23:03:37.523" LastActivityDate="2014-12-28T23:03:37.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2345" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2342" CreationDate="2014-12-28T23:37:45.107" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keeping cool:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Main reason of feeling warm is not with the heat but with humidity. Keep a cold water bowl, may be flower pool in your room where air circulates. Also your pour the ice water in a tray and keep near the window. It sucks the heat when it evaporates. Here We can use any book or sheet for blowing air like hand fan, this makes the process fast.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn off incandescent &amp;amp; Halogen lights: Switch to CFL or LED lights instead of incandescent bulbs. This is also energy saving. Use white lights instead of yellow. Always Turn off the lights when not in use&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close your room door when cooking in kitchen. This will prevent hot air coming into your room. Better to use grills than stove or oven.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shut unwanted/unused rooms and keep the doors open if possible, This prevents cool air spread through unused rooms.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn on kitchen and bathroom exhaust and open your room. This will exhaust hot air from house.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to turn off electronics and electrical gadgets when not in use, at least during sleep time.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hot air usually circulates top and tends to go up. So keep your beds on floor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wet the cotton towel with water and use as screen or hang on the window.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep the door and windows opened during night time.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close the windows when it is hot outside and even before the day heats up. Instead of bringing new air, this will circulate the hot air from out and make your room warm further.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid using electrical items during the day or when you feel it is hot. This include ironing, laundry, dryer, hair dryer etc&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid using hot water in bathrooms. This will create steam and increases humidity.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;On Long term:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Install awnings strategically on top of your windows.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insulate your house.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Affix cooling sticker on your window. This will reduce the heat transfer through windows. Reflective films on windows outside the rooms which are facing east and  inside the room which are facing west and south (west and north for those in the southern hemisphere).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paint outside with light color. This will keep the reflect light and prevent heat being absorbed and passing inside to your room through walls. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you are sleeping with someone on same bed. Better to keep the beds separated this will increase the air flow.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-06-27T14:58:25.970" LastActivityDate="2016-06-27T14:58:25.970" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2346" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2338" CreationDate="2014-12-29T00:54:46.320" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not sure if it is OK for you to kill or trap the mice with easy hacks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 1: Bait Trap : There are many easy &amp;amp; cheap mouse traps available on markets. Place the food for attracting it and trap the mice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Iw16L.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fivegallonideas.com/bucket-mouse-trap/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Method 2&lt;/a&gt;: Bucket mouse trap. Insert a dowel on a cylindrical can, Place this structure on top of a high bucket. Keep the food on the cylinder. Once mice stands on the can, it will slip fall into the bucket. If you want to kill it add any acidic solution on the bucket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HZzEP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fivegallonideas.com/bucket-mouse-trap/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Method 3:&lt;/a&gt; Walk the Plank. Keep food on the a think plank on top a bucket like shown below. Mice will fall down into the bucket for the weight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZVm4o.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZVm4om.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 4: Put hard glue in a sheet around its food. It will stick in the glue. Also there are available sticky sheets&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 5. Use peppermint oil as a repellent. Pour it out in a cloth and place it on strategic areas. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 6: ultrasonic repellents. These small beeps to annoy and scare off mice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:06:26.517" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:06:26.517" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2347" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-29T01:56:03.727" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A specific tool works, but not well enough. Use this tag when asking about getting more out of a particular tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When using this tag, make sure to list what the specific tool is, what is wrong with it currently, and what functionality you're looking to gain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T12:01:05.653" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T12:01:05.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2348" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-29T01:56:03.727" Score="0" Body="A specific tool works, but not well enough. Use this tag when asking about getting more out of a particular tool." OwnerUserId="78" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T12:01:32.867" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T12:01:32.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2349" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2363" CreationDate="2014-12-29T02:14:39.813" Score="4" ViewCount="3045" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cook a lot and anyone with cooking experience knows that many foods (honey, molasses, etc) stick to the inside of the measuring cups or food pan, in general. These foods include honey, and other viscous fluids. I have tried &lt;strong&gt;Pouring them faster&lt;/strong&gt; so they have less time to stick, as well as &lt;strong&gt;pouring them on only one side&lt;/strong&gt; of the container, which leaves less to clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What other ways can I keep these sticky ingredients from sticking so much?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-23T09:13:47.223" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T18:10:25.850" Title="How to keep sticky foods from sticking to measuring cups?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2349" CreationDate="2014-12-29T02:14:39.813" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use &lt;strong&gt;cooking oil:&lt;/strong&gt; A bit of cooking oil rubbed on the inside stops all adhering. And if  you are cooking a cake or other good, measuring dry items, then oily and then sticky allows you to use the same cup or spoon. From experience, oil and grease are easier to clean than sticky stuff (the molasses/honey or whatever).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Non-stick greases&lt;/strong&gt; also work, but are sometimes really bad for peoples health and can have nasty flavours. Doing this will increase the accuracy of the recipe, as the sticky stuff goes into the food and does not stay stuck to the measuring cup. Using the cooking object directly after the oil was applied is important for stopping adherence, as the oil as less time to drip down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using &lt;strong&gt;metal measuring cups&lt;/strong&gt; that are smooth/shiny are better than using rough ones or ones that are made from plastic; there's less surface area to stick to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T04:36:11.030" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T04:36:11.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2352" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-29T04:35:37.763" Score="19" ViewCount="10784" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many instances where I open food packets, but am unable to close it airtight after taking out some content. Food packets means, packet of noodles, biscuits, snacks, chips, etc. This moisturizes the food and reduces the quality and its crispiness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not interested in using a rubber band as it becomes sticky over the time if not used. Also I do not want to transfer it to airtight bottles/containers as it consumes so much space in the cupboard. Since there are many plastic bags, I am not interested in buying plastic sealers for all of those. I am looking for hacks to close or seal the plastic covers airtight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually twist and fold the opening of bag but over time it automatically gets loosened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xEWlR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xEWlRm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;example bags of food&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:42:01.857" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T15:27:56.520" Title="How to seal the plastic bags airtight after opening without using rubber band?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2352" CreationDate="2014-12-29T04:57:24.940" Score="30" Body="&lt;p&gt;Used plastic bottle which has lid will help to keep the plastic bag sealed and works as a container. &lt;em&gt;This will seal the bags which has liquid also if used properly&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the bottle above the body and below the neck where it start to converge. Size can be changed to the need.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Twist the packet opening and insert it from inward.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flip the plastic cover outside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close it with lid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0l2qr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0l2qrm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Another method:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fv7KN.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fv7KNm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shialabeowulf.tumblr.com/post/33670447154/99-life-hacks-to-make-your-life-easier&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;sources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:43:01.947" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:43:01.947" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2354" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2277" CreationDate="2014-12-29T05:26:11.517" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have one battery less for charging to use battery pair charger, Use a metal screw as a replacement. It is a good conductor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CHCNB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CHCNBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T13:00:14.073" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T13:00:14.073" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2326" CreationDate="2014-12-29T06:55:48.600" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;One trick that I've discovered is to &lt;strong&gt;shave with the edges&lt;/strong&gt;, not the center of the blade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Look at an old blade and notice that the center is worn, but not the edges. Thus, any wear that you can move to the edges is essentially extending the life of the blade. Shaving with the edges is especially easy to do on the moustache, sideburns, and adams apple areas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A nice side effect of this trick is that the same areas that are easy to shave with the edges of the blade are pretty much the same areas where one desires a sharper blade, especially the adams apple.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1458" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T06:55:48.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2356" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-29T09:05:52.900" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T09:05:52.900" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T09:05:52.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2357" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-29T09:05:52.900" Score="0" Body="Hacks for the design and construction of handmade devices used for scientific research." OwnerDisplayName="user1715" LastEditorDisplayName="user1715" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T13:02:22.287" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T13:02:22.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2090" CreationDate="2014-12-29T09:23:38.443" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;About the auto maker origin, American, Asian, European, you are partially right, the point is that Japanese drive on the left so they have the pump on the left and the Europeans drive on the right so they have the cap on the right. The exceptions came from joint ventures where the side of the cap depends on the origin of the car designer. For example: Asian designed cars like the toyota aygo that will also be also sold as the Citroën c2 in Europe. In Japan the same car branded toyota will have the wheel on the right and the cap on the left but if branded Citroën you will have the wheel on the left and the cap on the left side also as it is the same car, they just change the wheel side and sell it under different brands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1789" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T12:11:21.730" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T12:11:21.730" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2359" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="248" CreationDate="2014-12-29T09:58:13.720" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could create a simple device using an LED, a suitable resistor and some crocodile clips. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something like the following circuit: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AlUtN.png&quot; alt=&quot;simple&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The value of the resistor could be changed depending upon the voltage battery you were attempting to test. The values you choose will depend upon the LED chosen, various utilities such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; will help you calculate the correct one&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are feeling adventurous you could change the resistor used using a switch. Something like the following circuit:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3Dvp3.png&quot; alt=&quot;more advanced&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The brightness of the LED would be an indication of charge. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this is a common problem for you then you could mount this on pretty much anything ready to use when you needed it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1350" LastEditorUserId="1350" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T14:55:17.427" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T14:55:17.427" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2360" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-29T10:18:55.897" Score="6" ViewCount="33402" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an old car key and the rubber buttons that push the micro switches have come off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I fix this to make the car key usable if I still have the rubber buttons? What about if I don't still have the rubber buttons? I don't want to spend lots of money as the car is old and might not last long. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UPDATE:&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;So while my original question specifically related to micro-switches upon reading the hack on the &lt;a href=&quot;http://sugru.com/guides/how-to-repair-a-key-fob&quot;&gt;Sugru&lt;/a&gt; site how would the key be fixed if the &quot;small rod that touches the chip&quot; was missing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1350" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-07T09:14:13.043" LastActivityDate="2019-08-07T16:21:21.373" Title="Fixing car key when rubber buttons fall off" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;keys&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2361" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2352" CreationDate="2014-12-29T10:19:36.250" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;These &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40231287/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;sealing clips from ikea&lt;/a&gt; are easy to use, cheap and reusable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1790" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T10:19:36.250" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2349" CreationDate="2014-12-29T11:05:04.253" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Better to use stainless steel or TEFLON coated measuring cups, instead of plastic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Traditional Method:&lt;/strong&gt; Butter, Ghee, shortenings or oil rubbed inside the cup. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drawbacks: This will change the taste mildly. Increase fat &amp;amp; calorie.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cooking Spray&lt;/strong&gt;: There are cooking spray available in market. They are clean &amp;amp; tidy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drawbacks: Little costly and &lt;em&gt;may be bad for health&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Make own cooking spray:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Needed: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Any oil(olive or veg or corona)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lecithin(can buy from general health food store)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix equal quantity of oil, lecithin and water Put the content into a spray bottle and use as and when needed on the metal measuring cups. Shortenings can be coated on top of this as optional. There is no harm of using lecithin and also it will not change the taste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T11:05:04.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2352" CreationDate="2014-12-29T11:46:44.213" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;So many options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold and use paper clips. Folding the ends twice and using 2 paper clips will even keep chips (or crisps, for the British) fresh for several months. To get it really tight, fold the end twice, then fold the edges in, then put the paper clips on the folded edges.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold and use tape, as above&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdhUifjOahs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;folding the bags without clips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70083252/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Sealing clips&lt;/a&gt;, like the ones mentioned by Kristoffer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Change the container (e.g. use glass jars)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are the ones I use, as applicable. I'm sure there are a few dozen other options that will be listed shortly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1792" LastEditorUserId="1792" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T11:53:23.607" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T11:53:23.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2365" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-29T13:47:59.287" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to improvising, improving, or otherwise using congtainers innovatively and with &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/efficiency&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;efficiency&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;efficiency&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;storage&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/packaging&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;packaging&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;packaging&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:36:01.580" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:36:01.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2366" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-29T13:47:59.287" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to improvising and/or using containers innovatively and with efficiency." OwnerDisplayName="user1715" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditorDisplayName="user1715" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:36:01.580" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:36:01.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2367" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2360" CreationDate="2014-12-29T13:48:05.713" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;OK, I have solved my issue - I had both of the buttons still - I covered the buttons with clear tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tIhaK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tIhaKm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;my solution&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Would still like to have some 'hacks' in the case the buttons are lost. I almost lost them a couple of times before I put the tape on.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1350" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-30T13:15:09.707" LastActivityDate="2015-08-30T13:15:09.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2368" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2107" CreationDate="2014-12-29T14:46:21.563" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;We used to keep a container of very strong brine (water with a &lt;em&gt;lot&lt;/em&gt; of salt dissolved in it) in the freezer for cooling beer bottles super quickly whenever &lt;em&gt;The Thirst&lt;/em&gt; would strike. The brine could take a bottle from room temperature to freezing (we made a few beer slushies this way) in about 15 minutes. Problem was we didn't have a lid on the container and the salt water rusted out the door of the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1796" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T14:46:21.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2369" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2360" CreationDate="2014-12-29T15:04:19.417" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;http://sugru.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Sugru&lt;/a&gt; to fashion new buttons. I've made everything from phone cases to hinges for my car's sun visor from that stuff. It is holding my shoes together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with the car keys is the waterproof aspect: you don't need any rain getting into the electronics as they not only unlock your door remotely, but they also (assuming that is a Renault key as it looks like) may perform an electronic authentication with the car. Sugru is waterproof, and it is flexible enough to act as a pushbutton. Since you have the old buttons, just smear some Sugru over the old buttons to create a new waterproof surface that will hold the buttons in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1458" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T15:04:19.417" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2370" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2011" CreationDate="2014-12-29T15:25:59.770" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I purchased a woman's electric wet/dry shaver, 3 Blade Foil Shaver. One of the blades is a trimmer that cuts longer hairs, the other two cut them short.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had not shaved my chest in 3 or 4 days as dry shaving with the men's rotary was just not working. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used it 3 times now with good results.  Get in a hot shower, soap up the area to be shaved, and shave. The first time I had my glasses on, but this turned out to be unneeded.  There does not seem to be a risk of cutting your chest, and you can feel the area to see what needs more work. I did not do a side by side test, but the effectiveness of the wet foil shaver seems significantly better than the results of the dry shaving with the rotary.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am settling into a routine of shaving my chest every other day. If I survive the next occurrence of defibrillator pads, I will update this answer as to the effectiveness of shaved hairs not being pulled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a chest that is shaved EKG leads attach to the skin better, they can removed without any discomfort. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Defibrillator pads applied at about 24 hours after shaving cause no pain when removed or repositioned.  There is much better contact and almost no burns (&lt;em&gt;4 defibrillation shocks&lt;/em&gt;). I wore the pads for 48 without discomfort from hairs getting pulled with each move that was experienced last time. There are some marks but it is hard to tell if they are very minor burns or just aggravated skin from wearing the pads so long. When the pads where removed I was about 72 hours our from my last shave it seemed like the hairs were just starting to get long enough to stick to the pads, but still no significant discomfort on pad removal. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In summary: wet shaving with a electric shaver as described above every other day provides a nearly painless experience with defibrillator pads wear and removal. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2015-01-24T10:53:14.740" LastActivityDate="2015-01-24T10:53:14.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2360" CreationDate="2014-12-29T16:32:19.010" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ran into this problem with one of my Jeep key fobs. The rubber buttons wore out, and popped off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I fixed it by reinforcing the rubber membrane on the inside of the fob with liquid electrical tape and then super gluing the buttons onto the liquid electrical tape. I did this hack over a year ago, and it still works great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The steps I took were to open the key fob, and remove the rubber membrane from the inside of the fob. Put the plastic case aside, and tape the loose buttons in place to the membrane from the front to hold them in the proper position. Then I layered on several thin coats of the liquid electrical tape on the back of the membrane until it built up a good thickness. After that was all dry, then remove the tape and gently peel off the buttons. There should now be a perfect impression in the rubber membrane where the buttons were. User super glue and permanently glue the buttons on. Reassemble the whole fob, and it will be just like new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T16:32:19.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2352" CreationDate="2014-12-29T17:23:34.357" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can reseal most plastic packaging by folding the plastic over and gently warming the plastic with an iron, lighter, or hair-dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An iron will work best because it will keep the folded edge straight while fusing the plastic together. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold the package over.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cover the folded edge with aluminum foil, to prevent the plastic from sticking to the iron.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gently press the iron onto the edge for a few seconds until the plastic fuses.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Y5F67.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Y5F67m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:44:20.040" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:44:20.040" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2352" CreationDate="2014-12-29T17:30:25.933" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a binder clip, like this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1JVVB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1JVVBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pachd.com/free-images/household-images/binder-clip-01.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;image source&lt;/a&gt;; used &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pachd.com/terms-of-use.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;with permission&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They come in different sizes; for the packages you have, you might want to use slightly larger-than-average ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience, these work best when you roll up the packaging as much as you can (the packages pictured in your question don't look like they'd work so well, but &lt;em&gt;other&lt;/em&gt; things, like large bags of chips etc) to keep out as much air as you can, and then clip your clip so that it holds all the folds shut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:43:48.603" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:43:48.603" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2326" CreationDate="2014-12-29T18:29:53.230" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;To keep your disposable razors sharp for &lt;strong&gt;weeks&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shake the water out and dry it using some cloth&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sharpen it using the inside of your underarm by pushing it in the 'wrong' direction. (This also takes away some moisture and provides corrosion protection from a little bit of skin grease).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put it away and make sure that the blades are protected&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before using the razor make it wet and sharpen it again on the inside of your underarm (sharpening it in the wet state gives me better results, but you can leave this out).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of just a few shaves, you will get dozens!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reference: &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5502841/extend-the-life-of-your-razor-blades-with-your-forearm&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Article on lifehacker.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1804" LastEditorUserId="1804" LastEditDate="2014-12-29T18:38:22.200" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T18:38:22.200" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1892" CreationDate="2014-12-29T18:46:59.397" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use an light-alarmclock which slowly wakes me using light which slowly gets brighter. It is amazing, every morning I wake up as if I were on holiday and the sun shines into the bedroom. Works every day, but I have the version with the build in radio just in case. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GL30c.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GL30cm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Lumie 300 Elite&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lumie.com/collections/light-therapy-waking&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.lumie.com/collections/light-therapy-waking&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1804" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-16T15:38:38.130" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T15:38:38.130" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2297" CreationDate="2014-12-29T20:31:13.690" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem after clearing some landscaping and trees that had died from the former owner of my house and this is what I tried and failed and what I tried and worked effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind I had some holes from stumps I dug out by hand and I was also trying to level my yard out at the same time. I cleared about 200 square feet about 2 feet down consistently of rocks bigger than a quarter this way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ineffective:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Raking it out, though I ended up raking a lot of just dirt back into place too and having to pick up the rock.s&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Picking our rocks by hand, even by encouraging the young&#xA;kids and making it a game and providing rewards for each bucket.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Power Washing the ground then raking and shoveling.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Worked, but ineffective:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Loading Dirt into heavy duty plastic milk crates and hosing them down.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut out the center of a wooden pallet with a saw-all and attached two layers of metal &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dickblick.com/products/amaco-wireform-mesh/?clickTracking=true&amp;amp;wmcp=pla&amp;amp;wmcid=items&amp;amp;wmckw=33408-1070&amp;amp;gclid=Cj0KEQiAlISlBRDHpIekkMGiiskBEiQAh-0KQKc2Ti7t2bjfOhqlfso3JguZw3rGYLfuWtel3oaLuAgaAiBl8P8HAQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;diamond form grid/lattice&lt;/a&gt; bought at the hardware store. &lt;em&gt;(Note a Steel Paint Can Grid may also work for smaller jobs)&lt;/em&gt; and then hosed it down having the dirt fall underneath it and loading leftover rocks into buckets.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Note: this required me moving rocks and dirt multiple times and it clogged often and had a smaller capacity.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Note: Chainlink Fence I found to be way too wide and let most rock through.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Note: Chicken and Rabbit Wire was too weak with the weight of the rocks.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Note: The cost of the metal lattice with how well it held up &lt;em&gt;(not very well)&lt;/em&gt; with the weight was a big frustrating and was not the most efficient.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Worked Best,&lt;/strong&gt; though it used a lot of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I purchased a Yard Cart with a metal lattice bottom and drop-down sides at the local hardware store &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/p/Farm-Ranch-3-cu-ft-400-lb-Capacity-Steel-Utility-Cart-FR110-2/203222845&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;like this one&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Used a high-pressure nozzle initially, but sped it up by using an electric power washer with a broad spray.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Loaded up the above cart with the dirt rock mixture &lt;em&gt;(halfway otherwise mud doesn't wash away completely and it can get too heavy for cart and break axel which is what I did toward the end).&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Used cart to transport rocks to a pile across the yard. Water distributed dirt evenly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reloaded back up and repeated. Each load taking ~5-10 minutes depending on how much grass and roots were in load.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once I developed the later method I was able to complete most of the area I was working on in several hours, the biggest issue was the mud and letting the water settle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1787" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-08-11T10:41:24.533" LastActivityDate="2016-08-11T10:41:24.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="326" CreationDate="2014-12-29T20:47:08.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I thought this was one of the two main uses of an eggcup! :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Break the egg onto a saucer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the eggcup over the yolk.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour the white off into a cup.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a bit of white is still attached to the yolk, just cut it off using the eggcup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1750" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T20:47:08.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2383" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-29T23:30:35.257" Score="3" ViewCount="854" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a house built in the late 1970s and it has chipboard (plywood) floors. It is a two story house and the floors on the bottom floor (ground level) especially tend to creak loudly, especially in the winter when it is dryer. It is most noticeable in carpeted rooms that also have a carpet pad and not in non-carpeted rooms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The upstairs floors also creak but you with the exception of one spot can't hear it in the rest of the house. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Downstairs there are many spots and in one room it is almost every spot which also tends to be the warmest room in the house even with all furnace vents closed due to a systems running (&lt;a href=&quot;http://boincstats.com/en/stats/-1/user/detail/2828036/overview&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;BOINC&lt;/a&gt;) always going.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There is a 5ft dry crawl space on a cement foundation below the bottom floor, very well insulated and within the house's &quot;seal&quot; but is vented to the outside (non-fan). Note the room that is noisiest has a sealed combustion furnace directly below it so I can't do much &quot;below&quot;. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about it being a moisture / dryness of the boards and I have run a table top humidifier in the room with the door closed for a day to see if that works, but that does not noticeably helped and has not something I would want to also run on an ongoing basis due to other things in the room. Regularly shampooing or steaming the carpet would be impractical as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any simple and inexpensive tricks short of replacing the floor boards and or putting down new carpet and carpet pads to reduce the noise generating by these creaking floor boards?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1787" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:58:04.457" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:58:04.457" Title="How to lessen / dampen the noise of creaking floor boards?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="9" ClosedDate="2014-12-30T16:08:39.383" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2384" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2349" CreationDate="2014-12-29T23:39:10.510" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to keep sticky foods from sticking to measuring cups is not to use a measuring cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many recipes don't need exact quantities. With a bit of experience, you'll be able to eyeball the right quantities — and to know which ones can't be eyeballed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the quantity isn't too large, use the spoon that you'll be using to stir. That only works for one ingredient in a mixture though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of measuring by volume, measure by weight. Put the pot that you're pouring into on a scale, and pour until you reach the target weight. If your cookbook only gives volumes, keep a table of volume/weight conversions for the ingredients that you use often. There are &lt;a href=&quot;https://gist.github.com/simcop2387/1082086&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;tables&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.infoplease.com/pages/unitconversion.html?unittype=cooking&amp;amp;grp=common&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;converters&lt;/a&gt; online for common ingredients (both of these are from the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.gnu.org/software/units/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;units program&lt;/a&gt; which you can also run on your computer).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the ingredient is sold in a transparent cylindrical container, calculate the height that you need to pour based on the volume. If the ingredient is sold in some other form of packaging, you could transfer the contents to a glass pot that you finished using and washed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for the container that you're mixing into, if you have a choice, pour the sticky stuff into less-sticky stuff rather than the opposite. For cooking vessels that aren't non-stick, apply some grease (butter works well; apply it with a bit of paper towel).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1214" LastActivityDate="2014-12-29T23:39:10.510" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2385" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2383" CreationDate="2014-12-30T00:12:17.037" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lift the carpet. Hammer down the nails that have come loose. Replace the carpet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Optionally&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can add screws to hold the plywood sub-flooring to the joists. Screws have a roughly 40% better &quot;grip&quot; than nails.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2014-12-30T00:12:17.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2386" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-30T00:31:23.393" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can easily open tight jars lid with duct tape. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-Hard-to-Remove-Lids-with-Duct-Tape/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;DYI&lt;/a&gt; . I have personally tested and worked in first attempt itself. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TIP: Place the jar on flat surface and hold if it contains liquid. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6TB24.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6TB24m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/stories/11-ways-to-open-a-stuck-jar-lid&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; are the 11 summarized ways to open the tight jars lid. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:28:30.950" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:28:30.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2387" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2329" CreationDate="2014-12-30T03:13:00.460" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 1:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Modification on what you have tried. Instead of pouring ice water, Use ice cubes or crushed ice on the top glass. Make sure entire glass is filled up. Also use candle or cigarette lighter to heat up instead of hot water for the bottom glass, Supply heat on the brim of the bottom glass. Heating will help the glass molecules to expand and rapid cooling by ice cubes helps the molucules to contract. This is more effective comparatively. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 2:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spray water-displacing spray, WD 40 on the brim on the bottom glass and twist them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 3:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stick duct tape on the full upper outside circumference(around the brim) of the both the glasses in opposite direction with one another. Make sure tapes not sticking with the other glass and Cut the tape leaving length for you to pull. Pull them apart. Do it slowly. Better to pull over the cushion or bed if it is glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also add drops of oil or petroleum jelly as lubrication on the brim of the bottom glass before pulling apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIPS:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not stack with water or moisture, dry them before stacking. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a paper nakpin between one another while stacking&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="115" LastEditDate="2014-12-30T03:46:08.907" LastActivityDate="2014-12-30T03:46:08.907" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2388" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2329" CreationDate="2014-12-30T03:13:09.073" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Blasts of compressed air, directed from a &quot;blow nozzle&quot; at the edge of the outer glass,&#xA;will sometimes allow enough pressure into the outer glass to force the inner glass out.&#xA;Face and hand protection -- goggles and gloves -- are recommended in case of possible&#xA;breakage.  If the air compressor has an adjustable pressure regulator, begin with low&#xA;pressure, using short bursts of air: pfft -- pfft -- pfft -- pfft --  If no success, &#xA;increase the pressure a bit and try again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there is no regulator adjustment, as on some industrial house air systems, start with&#xA;the blow nozzle a foot or two away from the edge, attempting to keep the air jet aimed&#xA;only toward the outer glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Works well for jammed 5-gallon buckets, and no danger of broken glass.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1816" LastActivityDate="2014-12-30T03:13:09.073" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2287" CreationDate="2014-12-30T03:49:54.470" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As some of the dust may be statically clinging to the vent, perhaps use an 'air duster' to loosen the dust, such as the one below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OXx1F.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/insystem-pressurised-air-duster-150ml-ra100150&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you do this, have the vacuum handy to suck up the loosened dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1715" LastEditorDisplayName="user1715" LastEditDate="2014-12-30T04:12:00.687" LastActivityDate="2014-12-30T04:12:00.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2390" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2352" CreationDate="2014-12-30T04:07:11.027" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a heat-sealer. Here is a cheaper &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heatpressnation.com/hpn-easyseal-12-impulse-heat-sealer.html?gdftrk=gdfV27783_a_7c2327_a_7c10363_a_7cHS_d_HPNES_d_12&amp;amp;gclid=Cj0KEQiAlISlBRDHpIekkMGiiskBEiQAh-0KQCWce4u6mS-dgsXujbCH7zjSws-zNKhVjF5bmenb0MgaAqXM8P8HAQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;example&lt;/a&gt;. I have used similiar models. Handy too, with any imagination. Uses PTFE strips so it does not stick to the plastic you are sealing. Adjustable heat so can be used to cut or even make weak seals that can be pulled apart by hand (at least with polyethylene - i have not tried on other plastics). I do not work for a maker of heat-sealers, or their suppliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1818" LastEditorUserId="1818" LastEditDate="2015-01-04T17:24:24.443" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T17:24:24.443" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2391" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2278" CreationDate="2014-12-30T12:32:14.537" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Level 1:&lt;/strong&gt; Soak in cold water for an hour and rub it. It will loosen the stain on the fabric. Then agitate with detergent soap /liquid on that area, rinse with cold water and dry in shadow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Level 2:&lt;/strong&gt; If the above step fails, Rub the stained area with dishwasher soap and wash thoroughly with cold water. These are little more powerful than launders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Level 3:&lt;/strong&gt; If you still see the mark on the fabric, add a pinch of baking soda on the stained region, rub for 20-30 secs and rinse thoroughly with cold water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Level 4:&lt;/strong&gt; There are available enzyme cleaners at market even in food stores. This will help you out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIPS:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Seminal fluid is rich in fructose &amp;amp; protein(albumin). It is like other organic stain. So rinsing in hot water will coagulate the semen stain firm. It can literally make the stain permanent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Seltzer water is good option while rubbing. Pretreating with soda also helps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adding Hydrogen Peroxide is an optional while washing. If a washing machine is used, just add one spoon. It is good bleaching agent.(Do not add too much on dark clothes)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Acetic acid(vinegar), citric acid(lemon) are conventional methods but I do not recommend on colored clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The faster you take action, the more likely you are to achieve a result. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="129" LastEditDate="2015-01-08T15:53:41.970" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T15:53:41.970" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2014-12-30T13:49:44.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For all your lids on jars/pots/etc that you'll empty straight away and you won't be reusing, there's one simple and easy trick:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a sharp knife/object and poke a small hole in the lid&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's the same effect as with the spoon, you're letting the air pressure equalize, but this could save you a bit of fiddling around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1826" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-30T16:01:28.997" LastActivityDate="2014-12-30T16:01:28.997" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2396" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2414" CreationDate="2014-12-31T00:55:02.590" Score="14" ViewCount="6062" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every time I do the dishes by hand, I scald my hands, but if I use cold water, the dishes don't get clean. This is extremely inconvenient, especially when I need to clean them fast, rather than soaking them. Is there another way to clean my dishes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1840" LastEditorUserId="1840" LastEditDate="2015-01-03T01:02:32.273" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T02:55:52.690" Title="How can I not burn my hands in hot water when doing dishes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2397" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2396" CreationDate="2014-12-31T00:59:22.893" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although it's not much of a hack, rubber gloves usually do the trick for me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you really want to crank the water temperature you can get extra thick ones, or wear two pairs. That's what I used to do when I was working as a dishpig in a restaurant. If you have an old pair that has a hole in it this is a good way to give it a second life as the inner pair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1796" LastEditorUserId="1840" LastEditDate="2014-12-31T21:25:08.543" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T21:25:08.543" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2396" CreationDate="2014-12-31T02:42:05.123" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;The dishes will get clean if you use water that's the hottest you can handle. Eventually your heat tolerance will improve also. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing you can do is put the dishes into a sink full of super-hot water, with some grease-cutting soap, and let them soak until the water is cool enough to handle. This will break down whatever's stuck on, and make it easy to wipe off. The whole thing usually takes 20 minutes max, for me. Not a slow process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wearing rubber gloves isn't the best temperature control, but can help keep the hot water directly off your hands, which will minimize absorption, which causes 'raisin fingers'. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T02:42:05.123" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2399" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="238" CreationDate="2014-12-31T03:10:39.403" Score="5" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Smash the garlic with a bowl&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put it into a container, close the lid and shake them well.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take out the garlic skins from the garlic easily. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8QIIX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8QIIXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/peel-entire-bulb-garlic-without-actually-peeling-0154867/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:21:39.490" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:21:39.490" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2400" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2401" CreationDate="2014-12-31T04:02:40.563" Score="13" ViewCount="4788" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have basketball shoes that have a putrid smell and I can barely stand it. Besides the smell, the shoes are in pretty good shape and I hope to keep them a bit longer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far I have tried washing the shoes, which helped for about 2 hours before the shoes started smelling again, putting tea bags in my shoes (a hack I found online), but that did nothing to get rid of the stench, and using car fresheners, but that didn't do anything either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything else I can try to get rid of the stench that wouldn't damage the shoe?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-05-11T03:33:45.717" LastActivityDate="2015-08-18T05:27:46.883" Title="How can I get rid of my sneakers' stench?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2401" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2400" CreationDate="2014-12-31T06:14:49.333" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try the cheapest alcohol gel you can find (hand sanitizer from the 99 cent store)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That will kill the bacteria in an instant, instead of just masking their smell&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use it on all sorts of clothing when washing is not an immediate option, and never had any problems with dye fading, or anything like that...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1847" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T06:14:49.333" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2402" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-31T07:11:10.733" Score="9" ViewCount="15384" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are times where I have stepped on chewing gum while walking down the streets. I have tried to scrape it off on the curb, but that only made it firm because of the ridges on my shoes. I tried to remove it with a stick but that's not effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have came across chemicals like WD 40, but I'm not interested in spending money for these things. I heard freezing the chewing gum will help remove the gum, but I don't like the idea of putting my dirty shoe inside the freezer in any way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get the chewing off my shoe?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="17822" LastEditDate="2016-10-02T14:16:42.497" LastActivityDate="2016-10-05T13:33:37.003" Title="How do I remove the chewing gum stuck in my shoe?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2404" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2232" CreationDate="2014-12-31T07:37:58.323" Score="4" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use the public restroom just as you would use your own bathroom at home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After flushing, grab a paper towel.  If there isn't one, work the handle or wave your hands at the motion sensor or whatever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use the towel to turn on the water and adjust the temperature to warm, then get another towel available and &lt;em&gt;leave it there&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wash your hands: wet them, put soap on, work up a lather. Rub the soap all over your hands -- up to the wrists -- for 15 seconds. Then rinse off for 10 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use the towel you left hanging to partly dry your hands, then use it to get a third towel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use the third towel to dry your hands.  If necessary, repeat step 5 &amp;amp; 6 until your hands are dry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the last towel is wet, get one more towel (always use the previous towel to protect your hands from the handle of the dispenser).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use that last towel to open the door.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ideally, the wastebasket is within your reach.  Use a foot to hold the door open while you toss the towel,then leave.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the wastebasket is too far from the door, either drop the last towel on the floor(*) or carry it off to somewhere you can dispose of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(*) Really, the building management should have the good sense to leave a wastebasket within reach.  If they don't, they probably deserve to clean up the resulting mess, but ideally you should be a good citizen: find another wastebasket on your way to wherever you're going and dispose of the paper towel there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;WARNING: This isn't perfect. Paper towels themselves have about a 30% chance of having acquired pathogenic bacteria during manufacture and/or shipping.  Short of carrying your own supply of paper towels that you have subjected to UV or some other method of getting rid of bacteria without water, I'm not sure there's anything you can do about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1850" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T07:37:58.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2405" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2402" CreationDate="2014-12-31T09:06:08.740" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stick the shoe into the freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The water on the chewing gum will freeze (I hope) and you can remove it easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have never tried this, but you can try it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1685" LastEditorUserId="17822" LastEditDate="2016-10-01T20:57:42.777" LastActivityDate="2016-10-01T20:57:42.777" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2402" CreationDate="2014-12-31T09:24:58.277" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look for a little bit of dirt or sand without rocks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step on the dirt and make sure the gum is full of dirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will make the gum to be more easily removed with a stick, but a small amount of residues will be left behind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are worried about that, just get some slippers and avoid using the shoes at home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1685" LastEditorUserId="1685" LastEditDate="2014-12-31T16:52:05.643" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T16:52:05.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2407" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2400" CreationDate="2014-12-31T09:27:19.623" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I heard that sticking it into the freezer for an hour or so will help kill the bacteria. I wouldn't recommend doing so if your shoes didn't dried off completely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warning: &lt;strong&gt;do not&lt;/strong&gt; microwave your shoes!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1685" LastEditorUserId="78" LastEditDate="2014-12-31T16:04:19.847" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T16:04:19.847" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2408" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2232" CreationDate="2014-12-31T10:22:27.080" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The other answers describe well what you can do if it's a decent bathroom, but all too often i've been in public restrooms without soap and water. (Ugh.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Solution: always carry hand-sanitizer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the water works but the soap doesn't, i recommend first washing your hands with just water, to remove some dirt. Dry them well, and then use the hand sanitizer. (It doesn't work properly with wet hands.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the water is out, just use the hand sanitizer. When you get back to civilization, wash your hands properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, complain to the management. ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get out of the bathroom without touching the handle, use the paper towel trick, as mentioned in other answers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T10:22:27.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2409" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2410" CreationDate="2014-12-31T11:49:11.047" Score="23" ViewCount="28323" Body="&lt;p&gt;For cleaning keyboards and other computer components not reachable with a cloth, I generally use a can of compressed air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y4sO0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y4sO0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;the can&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the can is &lt;em&gt;empty&lt;/em&gt;. What else can I use that would be a general household item?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-09-22T14:22:18.660" LastActivityDate="2019-07-19T10:15:13.307" Title="How to clean crevices of electronics without compressed air?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2410" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2014-12-31T12:12:29.697" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are some methods for keyboard I use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;turn it upside down and shake it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol (one of these sticks for cleaning ears)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use something sharp and wrap it with a piece of cloth and clean with it between the keys&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Generally for computers I often use a vacuum cleaner and reduce its power to the middle (it depends how powerful is your vacuum cleaner - adjust it for your needs )  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T12:12:29.697" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2411" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2014-12-31T13:16:12.547" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have encountered a similar problem while cleaning dust and grime off PCBs for re-soldering/repair. Usually, the dust has accumulated over time, and due to moisture which can't be removed with compressed air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using a special ESP brush (size depends on each case), or a simple paint brush but ensuring correct ESP procedure clean surface and around/under gaps and components.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A small amount of Isopropanol (Isopropyl Alcohol) can remove persistent grime.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Harder cases may require a stiffer brush.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is useful for cleaning motherboards, GPUs, fans and heatsinks. If cleaning a CPU/GPU die, take care and use some Iso., both on the die and the heatsink contact. &lt;strong&gt;Always&lt;/strong&gt; reapply thermal paste after. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For keyboards, mice and other external peripherals, use cotton swabs with Iso. Keyboards (Desktop, mostly - laptops are difficult) can have their keys removed to clean between the key wells.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1857" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-08-25T11:25:26.360" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T11:25:26.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2402" CreationDate="2014-12-31T14:27:43.983" Score="8" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I heard freezing the chewing gum will help to remove, but I don't like to put my dirty shoe inside the freezer in any way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then don't put the shoe in the freezer, rather apply ice directly to the gum. Ideally use a plastic wrap or similar to stop the gum getting wet as the ice melts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T14:27:43.983" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2413" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2417" CreationDate="2014-12-31T14:47:58.153" Score="6" ViewCount="5561" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am constantly using dress pants for work or other events. I iron these pants in advance, and sometimes, they ended up with a wrinkle because of the hanger's curvature. Is there any type of hack that I can use, so I can hang the pants in a way that the curvature of the hanger does not create a wrinkle?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1861" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:57:35.627" LastActivityDate="2017-06-05T00:08:51.530" Title="How do I avoid wrinkles in dress pants placed on a hanger?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2396" CreationDate="2014-12-31T14:48:13.630" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lots of people have mentioned rubber gloves. I agree, but I found while doing dishes in restaurant quantity, (EG, for way longer than you may be doing dishes at home), It would get a lot easier if I filled the gloves with cold/tepid water after putting my hands in, then put a hair tie around my wrists to hold most of it in. It feels a bit weird at first, and you'll splash some out the top necessitating a refill if you're doing it for long enough, but it lets you work with fresh from the tap hot water without any real concern for burning yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T14:48:13.630" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2014-12-31T15:22:34.493" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was about to make a special tiny nozzle for my hair dryer (on cool of course), before I discovered a powered duster and bought that instead. You asked about a household item, so I'd go with the nozzle. I also briefly considered a balloon and a straw...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1847" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T15:22:34.493" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2416" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2084" CreationDate="2014-12-31T15:32:31.277" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Youtube 'this old house shower drain' and you'll probably find the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWZklniOo_4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;same video&lt;/a&gt; that I did. The one which shows how to use a drain snake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After years of liquid plumber and plastic strips with hooks and plungers, I broke down and bought the snake. $20.&#xA;It was well worth the money for me, and it pulled out so much hair, so quickly, that I'm looking forward to the next clog!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hopefully shops are open by the time you read this...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1847" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-01-21T18:15:00.170" LastActivityDate="2015-01-21T18:15:00.170" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2417" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2413" CreationDate="2014-12-31T15:37:25.150" Score="8" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Option 1: Use pants hangars&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not a hack, but they make &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=pants%20hanger&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;tbo=u&amp;amp;source=univ&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ei=_xakVNWOI4WfggT-roSIDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CF0QsAQ&amp;amp;biw=1455&amp;amp;bih=705&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;hangers designed for this&lt;/a&gt;. Assuming your closet is tall enough, you can just let them hang down fully without the fold. If you don't want to buy one, you can fashion one yourself out of a regular hangar and a couple clothespins. The idea is to just clip the waist to the hangar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Option 2: Duct tape&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main reason you get a crease is because the hangar is too thin, and it's creating a fold. You can thicken it by wrapping it in something. Sure you could use cloth or something else, but duct tape is normally on hand (at least in my experience). Try to wrap it as smoothly as possible. If you can get the hangar bar to a half-inch or more diameter, you shouldn't have much of a problem with wrinkles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="89" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T16:14:03.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2418" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2396" CreationDate="2014-12-31T16:29:24.540" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Where I live we use a dishwashing brush.&#xA;The trick I use is filling the sink with hot water and dishwashing liquid and while it's filling up I put in the dishes one by one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then I use the dishwashing brush to lift up the top dish till one side is above the water.&#xA;I then grab that side of the dish with my free hand and use the brush to clean the dish, not forgetting to also clean the part you initially grabbed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I continue with the stack of dishes and by the time I'm done with the dishes the temperature of the water has decreased enough that I can safely put my hands into the water and do the rest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I never put in an entire stack of dishes, always one by one because otherwise they may stick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1600" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T16:29:24.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2419" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2402" CreationDate="2014-12-31T16:30:29.533" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could put your shoe into a plastic grocery bag, and put that in the freezer. Then it won't count as a 'dirty shoe'. Then, when the gum is stiff, pry it off. I use my pocketknife, but anything stiff and pointy should do fine. It may come off in more than one piece. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a big freezer, so I used a shoebox for this once, but a plastic bag would work fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Applying ice to the gum only works if you can make a lot of contact for a long time. Water will drip all over, so do it over an area you don't mind wiping up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've found that peanut butter does not work that well, but you do end up with peanut butter all over your shoe. The best method I know is to put it inside something and put that into the freezer (to keep the freezer clean).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T16:30:29.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2420" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:21:02.930" Score="5" ViewCount="282" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that pulling a sheet of plastic wrap out of the box can be incredibly tricky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The plastic sticks to itself, so it takes a bit of force to pull it apart.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The force to pull the plastic off the roll is enough to pull the entire tube out of the box.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't seem to hold it in a way that keeps the roll inside the box, while allowing me to pull a sheet of the plastic out with enough force to pull it from the roll. If I'm holding onto the roll, then it can't roll to let plastic out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there something else I can do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-11T20:45:27.057" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:55:44.803" Title="How can I keep the roll of plastic wrap from falling out of the box?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2421" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2420" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:21:02.930" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most boxes of rolled kitchen items, like plastic wrap and aluminum foil, come with tabs on the box that you can press inwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you press both tabs inward, they'll be inside the cardboard tube, holding it inside the box and working like an axle to allow it to roll, so that you can pull on the plastic wrap with a pretty reasonable amount of force.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DaaF5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DaaF5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YCnsF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YCnsFm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/05/20/end_locks_aluminum_foil_and_saran_wrap_box_tabs_are_a_great_invention_photo.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If for some odd reason your box doesn't have these pre-cut tabs, you can easily take a knife or some scissors and cut them yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:55:44.803" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:55:44.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2422" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2413" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:25:20.970" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As already pointed out a thicker hanger is better, many dry cleaners use metal hangars but place a folded piece of card over the bottom wire to make them effectively wider.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other trick is rather than folding both legs together over the wire place one leg over the wire from one side and the other leg from the other side. This allows the trowsers to be hung a little lower as the top leg secures the bottom so you do not have to have the weight 50:50 and can align the bar at knee hight - where you tend to get a crease when walking, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1242" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T17:25:20.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2423" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2448" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:26:34.457" Score="10" ViewCount="29922" Body="&lt;p&gt;Related to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/2329/how-do-i-separate-2-drinking-glasses-that-are-stuck&quot;&gt;How do I separate 2 drinking glasses that are stuck?&lt;/a&gt;, but also quite different. Sometimes I have some &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/400/6a/6ad09751-e8ff-4a72-a1fd-68dd7d799a22_400.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;plastic five gallon buckets&lt;/a&gt; stacked up (usually 2 or 3, sometimes 4) for storage, and they slowly sink together. I might not need them for years. Then when I do need them, I can get them apart, but at some expense:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If I poke a nail-hole in the bottom of one, it will release the vacuum, and the bucket will come away. Not good if you intend to use the bucket for liquids, like I usually do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I can get the air compressor, plug it in, wait for it to pump up, find a hose and fittings, put them on, jam the end between the buckets, and blast in some air. They pop apart nicely. However, the air pump isn't always in working order, and sometimes I have this problem in places where the folks don't have a compressor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Holding the buckets between your knees firmly, and twisting the top one. Doesn't work on tight buckets. You can do this for 1/2 hour sometimes to no avail. Same with the method of rolling the buckets, squashing them a little, rolling them, squashing them again, etc. It works unless the buckets are real tight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Getting a narrow steel rod and jamming it between the buckets to let in some air. It works also, but I avoid it as it deforms the buckets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure if there are any conventional methods, because this isn't really supposed to happen. Now you know my problem, and the methods I've tried, and why they weren't satisfactory. What is an efficient way to get multiple five gallon buckets un-stuck that doesn't involve taking a long time (20 mins or longer is a long time), and doesn't involve deforming/defacing the buckets?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-02-15T05:15:07.440" Title="How do I separate multiple 5-gallon buckets efficiently?" Tags="&lt;container&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2424" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:27:05.287" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2014-12-31T17:27:05.287" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T17:27:05.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2425" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:27:05.287" Score="0" Body="Objects usually present in a household environment (i.e. Bleach, Vegetable Oil, Glass Cleaner)" OwnerUserId="1840" LastEditorUserId="1840" LastEditDate="2014-12-31T23:01:59.867" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T23:01:59.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2426" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2423" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:30:40.507" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your third bullet point (Holding the buckets between your knees firmly, and twisting the top one.) is a good start. Do this, but drip soapy water between the buckets as you go. This will help loosen the seal and therefore break the vacuum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T17:30:40.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2427" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:36:53.640" Score="8" ViewCount="6780" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like soft chocolate chip cookies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, even in an airtight container, cookies will go stale after a couple days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way I can prevent this from happening? Not necessarily indefinitely, but at least keep them fresh for more than a couple days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="8" LastEditDate="2015-01-02T01:58:32.513" LastActivityDate="2020-09-20T20:20:30.743" Title="How can I keep cookies from going stale as long as possible?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2428" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2427" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:36:53.640" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cookies are going stale because of a change in moisture of the starches in the cookies. It's something along the lines of processing the moisture in the cookies to crystallize the starches, which is what leaves the cookies with that dry, hard, staleness. The solution to fix this effect, is to provide another source of moisture, so that the starch can process that moisture instead of taking it into the cookies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what you need to do, is to provide the cookies with a source of moisture. If you place a couple slices of bread into the container with the cookies, and by some sort of magic the moisture from the bread will transfer to the cookies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I've even used this to soften cookies I accidentally over baked, making them nice and soft after a day of re-moisturizing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I don't know how long you can keep cookies fresh with this method, but I've definitely kept them for over a week by replacing the bread slices as they became stale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have heard that apple slices will do the same thing, but I've never tried it because I don't like the idea of apples rotting in the same container as my cookies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastEditorUserId="8" LastEditDate="2015-01-02T02:02:33.843" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T02:02:33.843" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2429" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2431" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:38:44.630" Score="24" ViewCount="152745" Body="&lt;p&gt;What would be a good trick to make my batteries work one last time?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Right now, I was using my trusty USB wireless mouse and the batteries died, right in a bad time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is a good way to make them work for at least 15 minutes, one last time, before buying new ones?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have these Duracell batteries that lasted for at least 6 months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've heard that putting in the cooler for a few moments will make them work, but I have always failed to do that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've heard about rubbing lemon juice in the + side, but never worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1685" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2014-12-31T21:44:05.177" LastActivityDate="2019-02-03T19:12:40.357" Title="How to make my batteries work for a short time, one last time" Tags="&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2430" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2423" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:41:39.257" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I would try doing is a solution mentioned in the question you linked:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Hot water and ice water. Submerge the bottom glass or bowl in very hot (but not boiling) water. Fill the uppermost glass or bowl with ice water. Presto! The simultaneous expansion and contraction of the layers should unstick even the most stubborn glassware.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried this before with smaller buckets, and it worked. Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1840" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T17:41:39.257" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:43:08.507" Score="33" Body="&lt;p&gt;You will often find that batteries will give a last little bit of juice - especially when cold - by gently warming them to body temperature - so pop them inside your clothes for ten minutes or so or rub them briskly between your hands for a short time.  Also turn them in place to ensure that the contacts are as clean as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1242" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T17:43:08.507" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2427" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:54:28.887" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that freezing them in an airtight container/freezer bag works great. I often pull 2-3 month old cookies out to take somewhere, and people don't even notice. They'll even ask for the recipe sometimes. Just make sure you thaw them slowly &lt;em&gt;in&lt;/em&gt; the bag, so that they don't dry out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T17:54:28.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2400" CreationDate="2014-12-31T17:54:45.560" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use baking soda to dry out the inside of the shoe and neutralize the smell. Just sprinkle a bit inside the shoe and it will work in a few hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's the same principle as removing odors from a fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use the gold bond foot powder stuff that's supposed to prevent athlete's foot. It's pretty much the same thing as baking soda.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should be perfectly safe for your sneakers, but I wouldn't use it on shoes made of real leather. I think the leather might crack if it dries out too much from the powder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T17:54:45.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2435" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-31T18:09:48.877" Score="14" ViewCount="12456" Body="&lt;p&gt;Our daily dish washing sponge starts smelling awful within a few days of use. How do you prevent that? I would hope they'd last at least a couple weeks. We use &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.target.com/p/scotch-brite-greener-clean-4-pk-non-scratch-scrub-sponge/-/A-13821737#prodSlot=medium_1_22&amp;amp;term=sponges&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Scotch-Brite Greener Clean for non-stick&lt;/a&gt;. have tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Adhere to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3uud6q&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Patrick Stewart's advice&lt;/a&gt;, by wringing our sponges after each use&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Throwing them in the dish washer to santize&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Store it upright in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.target.com/p/oxo-softworks-stainless-steel-sink-organizer/-/A-11144560#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;sink organizer&lt;/a&gt;, to minimize the wet surface area it's in contact with&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alas, we throw away a lot of sponges while they still look pretty clean and are undamaged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1870" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-02-24T12:03:45.827" Title="Prevent Smelly Sponges" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2436" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2396" CreationDate="2014-12-31T18:30:40.650" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A bit off topic, but you will eliminate this problem, and the risk of scalds from too hot water in the shower, if you simply set your water heater temperature to a level that is not painfully hot.  You will also save quite a bit of energy and money by doing so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T18:30:40.650" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2437" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2396" CreationDate="2014-12-31T18:50:42.087" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Got a bowl or a plastic container among your dirty dishes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use it to make a soap solution that lathers up. Use the hottest water that feels comfortable. Don't let the tap run. Scrub a couple of dishes, pile soapy ones together, &lt;em&gt;then&lt;/em&gt; turn the tap on to rinse them. I find this way more comfortable (and water-wise) than constantly moving my hands in a stream of hot water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same approach, but filling the sink, is also done in commercial kitchens that don't have industrial dishwashers, with the extra step of a diluted bleach rinse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1871" LastEditorUserId="1871" LastEditDate="2014-12-31T19:00:01.350" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T19:00:01.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2014-12-31T20:04:15.513" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash the sponge in clean, soapy water (anti-bacterial soap is preferred) to remove any remaining food particles, and rinse it thoroughly.  Wring it out to remove most of the water. Place the sponge in the microwave on a microwave-safe plate, abnd cook it on high long enough for the remaining water to begin steaming (about 30 to 45 seconds).  This will create a 100 degree C environment in the sponge that should kill any remaining mold or bacteria.  Put the sponge in an area with adequate ventilation so that any remaining water will evaporate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will only work for sponges that aren't already contaminated.  Don't put moldy sponges in the microwave; you don't want to be contaminating your food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1354" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T20:04:15.513" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2440" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2014-12-31T20:15:16.383" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about just using a drinking straw and blowing out the dust? I had pretty good luck blowing dust out of a CPU heatsink that way. Or, maybe blow up a balloon and wrap the end on a straw for more force. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Breath is humid (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breathing&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;relative humidity of human breath is 100%&lt;/a&gt;), so don't try this for anything that may be sensitive to moisture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note, prolonged blowing may cause dizziness. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1563" LastEditorUserId="1563" LastEditDate="2014-12-31T20:21:50.203" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T20:21:50.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2441" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2014-12-31T20:26:37.600" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Run them through the laundry. Use the washing machine on it's longest, hottest cycle, and same with the dryer. They can be run with a load of laundry, they don't have to be alone. Do this regularly, like you would with dishcloths and such. Other things (like dishcloths) would also get smelly if they weren't run through the laundry on a regular basis.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T20:26:37.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2014-12-31T20:37:20.233" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I insert a large diameter drinking straw [Starbucks has them in their Computer Cleaning Section of every store);-)] into the slim angled attachment which comes with most vacuums, I then tape the straw to the outside of the attachment creating a seal. It is a simple matter then to take an ESP Brush as mentioned above and use it to brush the dust into the straw which sucks it into the vacuum cleaner. Where it goes from there I have no idea!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1875" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T20:37:20.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2014-12-31T20:43:24.953" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash the sponge in hot soapy water and then submerse it in a tall plastic container filled with hot water and a small amount of bleach. Let them soak for ten minutes or so and simply rinse the sponges. Allow them to air dry and you have germ/odor free sponges once again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1875" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T20:43:24.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2444" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2014-12-31T20:49:34.010" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak them in a 50/50 white vinegar and water solution overnight after rinsing + wringing them a few times. Do this on a regular basis, or as they start to smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2014-12-31T20:49:34.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2445" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2014-12-31T20:59:46.970" Score="1" ViewCount="47694" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many goose down pillows smell like farmyards. How can you get reliably get rid of the smell?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far I have come across many reviews written by purchasers who are unhappy with the pillows they have bought, saying they've waited in the hope that the smell will go away but it hasn't or it's even got worse over time. Some have sprayed e.g. aftershave on their pillows, which (surprise surprise) only masks the smell rather than getting rid of it, and in any case I don't want a pillow that smells of aftershave or any other perfume. The retailers tend to say that you can only expect such a smell when you receive a &quot;natural product&quot;, and that you should &quot;give the pillow a good airing&quot;, but a number of people say they have aired their pillows to no effect. To judge from the reviews, the amount of smell seems to vary a lot, and a few retailers have realised there's a problem and have said they will get onto their suppliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But it is possible to clean up farmyards when the locations are given a different use, so I am wondering whether the answer to the problem is a) don't buy goose down pillows by mail order unless the seller offers free returns (or there's legal redress, but this might not be so, depending on how the advertisement is written, and many people can do without that hassle anyway), or b) actually there is a good solution, namely...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1750" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:52:29.463" LastActivityDate="2019-06-06T23:24:15.897" Title="How to get rid of the 'farmyard' smell from a goose down pillow?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2447" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2514" CreationDate="2014-12-31T21:59:48.967" Score="7" ViewCount="1880" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0T7rI.jpg&quot; width=&quot;250&quot;/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Above is a picture of what the shoes look like. The back part of these shoes have hurt my ankle many times and left a red area that I don't know how to heal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to prevent these marks from appearing in the first place? I have tried using band-aids, but it isn't effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1880" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:52:19.790" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:52:19.790" Title="How to stop red marks from wearing ballerina shoes?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2448" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2423" CreationDate="2015-01-01T00:22:01.007" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you've probably figured out by now the reason the buckets are so hard to separate is the vacuum, or negative air pressure, that forms when you're trying to pull them apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IAhsH.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By applying force trying to pull them apart you create more negative pressure making them even harder to pull apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So now that we understand why this is difficult... What can we do about it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try to equalize the pressure by warming the buckets and the air inside, in theory this may work. As the air molecules heat up they begin to move faster and bounce against the buckets more reducing the negative pressure slightly. The down sides to this approach are obvious though, heating the buckets will also cause the plastic to expand which may make separating them more difficult and heating the buckets isn't always easy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As mentioned you could try to lubricate the buckets as you pull them apart, once again this may work, and once again it has downsides. Even though the lubricant may reduce friction it makes the vacuum problem slightly worse because you're filling the space that could have allowed air to pass through.&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;After some experimentation I've found that rinsing the buckets with water and applying a little pressure and being patient may be the best method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More specifically:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spray down the buckets inside and out with plain water, mostly to clean them, but it may provide some small amount of lubrication.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wedge a flat head screwdriver between the top edge of one bucket and the rib of the next.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jShEM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gently turn the screwdriver and wait a second for the pressure to equalize.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HK7ux.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rotate the bucket a couple of inches and repeat steps 2 and 3&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After going around the bucket, you should be able to slowly pull the buckets apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have your buckets separated you can prevent them from sticking in the future by placing a piece of cardboard or folded paper between the walls of the buckets when you re-stack them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T00:22:01.007" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2449" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="195" CreationDate="2015-01-01T11:19:59.443" Score="5" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the cord in a straight line&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold it in half one or more times&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pretend the cord is now one short, thick cord, and tie it in an overhand knot&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't need to tie the knot very tightly; as long as it's not too loose, I've found this to be a rather stable configuration for all sorts of cords for my electronics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1526" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T11:19:59.443" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2015-01-01T13:00:15.467" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep my kitchen sponge in a small container with a mild chlorine bleach solution.  This way the sponge is always clean and germ free at all times.  I mix about 8 ounces of water with a tablespoon of bleach, just enough liquid to keep the sponge covered. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before storage, after washing the dishes, I rinse it completely to make sure no food particles are left over, wring it out to get as much liquid out as possible, then put in the container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1273" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T13:00:15.467" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2451" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2015-01-01T13:35:30.163" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have always just dropped the batteries on the floor to get more juice out of them. I don't know why it works, but I suspect that it has something to do with the fact that the batteries rely on a physical phenomenon (chemical energy) and that a good shock mixes it up enough to get more juice out. Maybe the shock breaks crystals that have formed in the reactants?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just don't try this with lithium batteries, please!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1458" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T13:35:30.163" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2452" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2331" CreationDate="2015-01-01T13:46:36.403" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Kitchen drains usually have easily accessible (and hand-removable) siphons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If using a plunger (should be readily available in every household) doesn't work, the next easiest and cost-effective thing would be to open the two screws on the siphon (the S-shaped thing under the sink). Pull out what's inside the S-shaped pipe, flush it in the bathroom if you can, and screw it back in place. Be sure not to apply excessive force since siphons are usually made of quite cheap plastic. No wrench, the force that you can apply with your bare hands is enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the obstruction is further down, you will need an auger (which you'll have to buy or borrow), but often kitchen sinks are obstructed right in the S-shaped part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1891" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T13:46:36.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2453" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2468" CreationDate="2015-01-01T13:51:32.363" Score="12" ViewCount="8180" Body="&lt;p&gt;I own a roomba and while its cool and saves time and everything, cleaning the counter rotating brushes inside it is bothersome. I have long hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually open the roomba and remove the brushes, then sit at my desk, the dustbin between my legs and try to grab some hair from it and pull it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried applying a paperclip as hook but it didn't help. I tried a nail scissor but its to large to fit inside the smaller parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JAWAi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JAWAim.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Roomba brushes&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Especially the small gaps are difficult (in the above image the upper brush has one very small gap on the right side. This part is full of my hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: It takes me about 15 - 20 minutes to clean both brushes. That is okay, but I would prefer it to take about 1 - 5 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:13:43.573" LastActivityDate="2018-05-06T20:12:51.553" Title="Clean hair from vacuum brush" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;hair&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2454" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5516" CreationDate="2015-01-01T14:50:27.917" Score="16" ViewCount="13092" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every year I attempt to roll up the lights for my Christmas tree in a way that will make them easy to get out the next year, but the next year, inevitably, they're all tangled up and I have to spent time pulling them apart. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6cMo4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6cMo4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Okay, they're not quite as bad as that picture, but they're not great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My usual method is the same one that works well for extension cords... I hold one end in my hand and then start looping the cord from my handle to elbow. Once I'm done with the entire cord, I slide it off my elbow and I've got a the cord wrapped in a circle. While this does indeed work fine for extension cords, I'm guessing the problem with doing this for lights is that the cord isn't smooth... it's got all those lights sticking up off it, after all, and I think everything it's getting tangled and not wrapped as tightly as a result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have tips for better storing these so that they're easy to get out the next year?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="168" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:07:47.637" LastActivityDate="2016-11-01T01:59:32.357" Title="How can I store my Christmas lights so that they don't get tangled?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;christmas&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2455" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2454" CreationDate="2015-01-01T15:20:45.043" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an &lt;em&gt;empty&lt;/em&gt; long tube  - e.g. tube on which &lt;em&gt;some time ago&lt;/em&gt; there was some foil, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/l7l1V.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can wind your &quot;christmas lights&quot; on it and put in some box. If this tube is too big you can cut it or find a thinner one (on this image it &lt;em&gt;is&lt;/em&gt; too thick :D ).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T15:20:45.043" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2456" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2460" CreationDate="2015-01-01T15:46:56.420" Score="12" ViewCount="14890" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ok, so I've &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/#q=holes+socks+site:stackexchange.com&quot;&gt;searched&lt;/a&gt;, and searched, but I'm not getting a satisfactory answer to how I can keep from wearing holes in the toes of my dress socks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some say to keep your toenails trimmed, others say they do, and they still get holes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some say that your shoes make the difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What does the lifehacks community say?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have found these &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/713023302/socrates-the-most-clever-socks-ever&quot;&gt;Kevlar socks&lt;/a&gt;, which, if they really work, might not be a bad (lifetime) investment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything that I can do to keep my dress socks from getting holes in the toes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;@Shoket suggested I add these details from our comments below: The reason I'm asking this question now, is because I recently cleaned house, threw out a bunch of old socks with holes, and bought 8 pairs of new socks, which started getting holes within a month. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1732" LastEditorUserId="1732" LastEditDate="2015-01-01T21:24:13.757" LastActivityDate="2019-11-15T01:40:32.713" Title="Keep from Wearing Holes in the Toes of My Dress Socks" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="12" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2457" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2015-01-01T15:48:24.910" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to have this problem all the time and it annoyed me. However I started propping up my sponges on the rim of their dish, instead of just plopping them in the middle of the dish, and now they last a lot longer without smelling. This way it dries out really well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The dish I use is just a high-walled plastic container that sits next to the sink. Basically, I'm talking about a cheaper version of your number 3, propping up the sponge to store it. If that's not working for you then that's just not working in this case, but perhaps it dries out even better when kept apart from everything else, rather than tucked tightly into an organizer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plus I always rinse off the sponge after using it, at least until there's no visible food particles or grease on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1896" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T15:48:24.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2458" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2331" CreationDate="2015-01-01T15:58:17.877" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a plumber's snake. It works like a toilet auger but it's much longer. I've used one to unclog toilets and shower drains. It should work too for your kitchen drain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumber%27s_snake&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumber%27s_snake&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1897" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T15:58:17.877" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2459" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2454" CreationDate="2015-01-01T16:06:43.073" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap them around a cardboard egg carton.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j8xBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The type for 2.5 dozen eggs works even better&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NYG2Bm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just took that picture. It has 3 strands of 100 lights apiece rolled around it. I then put  the carton inside a cardboard box for storage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-01-02T10:56:36.830" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T10:56:36.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2460" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2456" CreationDate="2015-01-01T17:13:53.077" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I would do is wear 2 two slightly thinner pairs of socks. The reason this works:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Friction between the shoe and the sock is the cause for the &quot;holey&quot; socks.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;If you wear two pairs of socks, the thickness of them combined will add extra &quot;cushion&quot;, which will reduce friction.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;The remaining friction is not a problem because only the outside sock will be slightly worn, while the inside sock will remain protected by the outside sock.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1840" LastEditorUserId="1840" LastEditDate="2015-01-01T22:11:51.430" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T22:11:51.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2461" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2331" CreationDate="2015-01-01T17:43:25.210" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is still full, snakes or the auger will work. If it drains over time, I highly recommend using baking soda + vinegar. Throw baking soda into the drain, pouring some hot water over it and wait about ten minutes. Then follow the soda with vinegar. After the reaction, toss water down it again. Repeat where necessary--it's frequently worked for me, on toilets as well, and is biodegradable so it won't harm ecosystems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1903" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T17:43:25.210" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2396" CreationDate="2015-01-01T18:32:21.180" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is really more of a general water-, detergent- and space-saving solution for doing dishes by hand in a single-tub sink, but it solves this particular problem too as a side effect:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a spray bottle and a sponge.  Fill the spray bottle with water and mix in a small amount of detergent.  (Most dishwashing detergents sold today are labeled as &quot;concentrated&quot;.  You really don't need much.)  Follow this workflow:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the dishes have a lot of leftover food or other gunk stuck on them, rinse most of it off first.  Use a brush for this.  For really difficult cases (say, burnt and dried oatmeal stuck in a kettle), try soaking.  If you're just washing coffee cups or something like that, you can skip this step.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pick up the dishes one at a time.  Spray some detergent mix onto the item you're washing (you can do this in advance to let it soak a bit) and rub it on with the sponge.  This will take off most food stains, including some (like old coffee stains) that are difficult to remove otherwise.  Make sure to wash the whole surface, including the outside of the lip for cups and glasses, and clean the sponge under running water if it gets too dirty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rinse the detergent and rubbed-off dirt off the dishes.  You can do this one at a time, immediately after washing, or you can stack them up and do a bunch at once.  This is also the step where, if you like, you can use hot water to kill off any remaining germs (although detergent is really a pretty fair germicide all on its own).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trick here is that you don't really need to use &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; water, hot or cold, for the main washing step, except for what's in the detergent mix.  (Well, you do need some for cleaning the sponge, but not much, and it doesn't need to be hot.)&#xA;If you're used to washing your dishes in a big tub of hot water, it may not sound like this method could possibly work, but give it a try &amp;mdash; it really does.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main weakness is that the spray-and-sponge method deals well with things like grease, coffee and lip stains on cups, but not so well with things like thick coatings of starchy sauce.  For those, you really need the initial pre-rinse step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you insist on using hot water for the final rinse (which might make sense, if you're, say, doing this in a shared kitchen, and there's a stomach bug going around), one way to avoid getting your hands in it is to put the dishes in the sink, pour the hot water over them, and then drain it by pulling the plug.  Or just use rubber gloves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1502" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T18:32:21.180" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2465" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-01T18:40:23.813" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;A way I usually use is: catch the fly, then throw it out the window (or a door. Or into a spider's web. Or smash it against the floor, if you feel particularly angry).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To catch the fly, I use method 2 (of part two) described &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Catch-a-Fly&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait for the fly to land on a flat surface&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Position your hand 20-100 cm away, along the surface; make sure there is clear space for a swing towards the fly &lt;strong&gt;and beyond&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Swing your hand quckly so it passes 1-5 cm above the fly; make sure to make a grabbing motion with your fingers at the right place&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a good chance the fly will feel your approaching hand and decide to fly away; however, it will take off vertically at first, so it will actually fly into your grasp. This method is quick enough so your reaction time is not a factor: you don't have to react to anything. So only your muscles limit your speed, and they seem to accelerate faster than flies can do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The distances I specified vary widely; they depend on the type of the fly, its mood and (maybe most of all) ambient temperature. When it's cold, you might want to make your swing deliberately slow, so the fly has time to try to escape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1905" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2015-01-01T19:15:32.283" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T19:15:32.283" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2466" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="60" CreationDate="2015-01-01T21:37:28.207" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;These are all great answers. I've also used a plain ol' baking tray that was not as wide as the bucket I was trying to fill up. Hook one of the lips of the baking tray under the faucet, and hang the tray over the edge so there's enough force from the other side of the tray trying to fall, to keep the water from splattering too much from out of the faucet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The advantage that this technique has over the styrofoam cups technique, I think, is that the tray will be much sturdier, and thus be able to take more force, and perhaps perform better under hot water, over a long period of time (depending on your bucket size, and how many times you need to refill it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1732" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2015-01-01T21:40:31.997" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T21:40:31.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2467" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-01T21:52:50.680" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is always the use of chopsticks to catch the fly. @darthnesscoveredthesky mentions chopsticks in his set up, and these are great as tools themselves as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem, as pointed out by @starsplusplus, is air resistance. Chopsticks could be used as a useful tool with minimal air resistance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fsw6U.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Mr. Miyagi from Karate Kid catching flying insect with chopsticks&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1732" LastEditorUserId="17" LastEditDate="2015-01-02T18:19:42.570" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T18:19:42.570" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2468" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2453" CreationDate="2015-01-01T22:37:02.623" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Honestly I usually just use a razor blade for this sort of thing, but if you're concerned about safety and/or damaging the agitators you may want to try a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seam_ripper&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Seam Ripper&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GMNT2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is a tool that is designed for carefully splitting seams and removing thread/stitching when sewing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works well for removing hair and carpet fibers from vacuums because it allows you to &quot;hook&quot; the fibers/hair and cut them loose in a single motion without dragging a sharp edge on the agitator. In case it isn't obvious in the image, the cutting edge is located on the curve between the two points.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T22:37:02.623" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2469" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2471" CreationDate="2015-01-01T22:44:07.583" Score="45" ViewCount="11211" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm sure that this is a common cable management problem: you have a bunch of cables running up to your desk that when you unplug you don't want to fall off but instead remain in an easily accessible position for future replugging?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus points for:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Not requiring a thin protrusion from the desk;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Being sturdy enough to support thick  heavy cables like ethernet;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Having the cable propped &lt;em&gt;horizontally&lt;/em&gt; as opposed to pointing up;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1882" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:44:54.983" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T09:54:51.190" Title="How can I keep cables from falling off of desks when unplugged?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;cables&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="20" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2470" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2469" CreationDate="2015-01-01T22:44:07.583" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's the strategy I've been using so far:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a large &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thewickartstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/metal-plastic-bulldog-clips.jpg&quot;&gt;bulldog clip&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and clip it onto the desk edge. Pull one of the silver arms up, slip your cable through the larger gap in the middle towards the main clip body, and flip the silver arm back down; voilà, instant cable retractors!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Caveat:&lt;/strong&gt; You might not be able to find a bulldog clip large enough if your desk does not have a thin protrusion around the edges (or it'd be so large that the cable would slip down through anyway).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1882" LastActivityDate="2015-01-01T22:44:07.583" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2469" CreationDate="2015-01-01T23:04:46.257" Score="61" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5499838/binder-clips-as-cable-catchers-redux&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using Binder Clips:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sPXGi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sPXGim.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5MzD4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5MzD4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/keep-disconnected-cables-on-your-desk-with-a-paper-clip-489284462&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using Paper Clip:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/i31wC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/i31wCm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using toilet paper roll:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some cables are one time use and may be does't required to be plugged in always. In these cases we can remove from the socket and organize like this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/K2cY6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/K2cY6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/corral-cables-on-your-desk-with-bread-tabs-1333224691&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using Bread sealer:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sWmaM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sWmaMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/build-your-own-mos-magnetic-cable-organizer/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using Magnets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KeXE3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KeXE3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://modernisticdesign.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/lego-minifig-as-cable-holder-every-cord.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Using Lego:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R6dqO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R6dqOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://antoniolopes.info/wp/blog/2008/10/19/diy-how-to-create-an-invisible-cable-holder-in-less-than-5-minutes/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using Business Card:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Punch holes in the old business card and cut small passage for inserting the cable between and hole. Hole size and passage size are according to the size of the cable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qjwVf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qjwVfm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T09:54:51.190" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T09:54:51.190" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2473" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2454" CreationDate="2015-01-02T02:47:14.660" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a big fan of using a hose reel to store lights.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oXRAJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These tend to keep the strings untangled and the bulbs semi-protected.  Just be sure to put no more than 3 - 6 strands on any one reel, and be consistent in the direction of the plug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1745" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T02:47:14.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2474" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-02T03:53:23.213" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing that I find works with just about any insect is a soap spray. &lt;a href=&quot;http://home.howstuffworks.com/green-living/homemade-organic-gardening-sprays.htm&quot;&gt;How stuff works&lt;/a&gt; recommends 1 to 2 tablespoons liquid soap per quart of water, but I kind of just wing it.&#xA;I usually get a trigger-sprayer (like the kind Windex and other cleaners use only I buy them empty), dump some water and soap into it and shoot whatever insect needs taking out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main drawback is that it's a liquid so you only want to use it where that won't be a problem (also, it will sometimes ground the flies but not immediately kill them so you might need to squish them after the fact with a paper towel or something if you didn't use enough soap).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An advantage of the sprayer is you can fiddle with the stream -- use a wider spray to ground the fly without needing to be too accurate then move to a narrower stream once it's stuck on the floor to increase the amount of soap you're sending to it. Additionally, you are spraying soap so you can clean and kill at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have found that this approach (soap sprays) works on just about any insect - flies, cockroaches, centipedes, cabbage worms, etc. so it is a good tool to have in your arsenal in general.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1921" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T03:53:23.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2477" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-02T05:36:01.810" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-01-02T05:36:01.810" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T05:36:01.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2478" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-02T05:36:01.810" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to state of surviving/living when there is no access to general defined helps &amp; procedures." OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="115" LastEditDate="2015-01-02T12:12:47.107" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T12:12:47.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2479" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-02T09:54:07.773" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an eco-friendly way to get rid of flies, without the need to actually kill them (you can if you want).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait for the fly to land on a surface&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Closely approach the fly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;About 5-10cm above the fly quickly clap* your hands together&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash hands to clean off fly guts! ;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*If you curl your hands to create a little bowl, you won't kill the fly and just trap it, which also leaves no mess on your hands and you can let the fly live another day. Or you could just throw it into a spiders web and watch it get eaten alive ... Whatever floats your boat!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1826" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T09:54:07.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2481" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-02T14:13:50.670" Score="-5" ViewCount="13860" Body="&lt;p&gt;I held a New Year's party at my home, and my house was left a mess, afterwards. There's dirt, glitter and sticky confetti all over the floor, as well as the remains of different drinks that were dropped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's the best way to clean all that junk off of my floor?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After three times of cleaning it with a dust mop and floor cleaner it is still sticky when walking over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1934" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:35:11.603" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T13:13:33.637" Title="How do I clean my sticky floor after a party night?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="14" ClosedDate="2015-07-22T11:25:16.350" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2483" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="73" CreationDate="2015-01-02T14:53:45.733" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A good trick specific for wine vase (carafe), but that may also help for some other cases:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can just use Coarse salt (gros sel) and a bit of water : put a small spoonfull of coarse salt in the vase, add some water (not too much, just enough to almost cover the salt) , and shake the bottle quickly using for example a circle movement (extend your arm and rotate your wrists, making the salt in the bottom of the bottle to quickly move around the vase) : it will scrub gently the deposits. Then just rinse the bottle out afterward, check if anything remains (and do it again if there was some).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1930" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T14:53:45.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2484" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-02T15:18:30.290" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just roll up a piece of cloth (shirt, towel, scarf) and start swinging it around. It is basically like a flyswatter but much more effective&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1938" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T15:18:30.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2485" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-02T15:41:54.657" Score="14" ViewCount="5215" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am going to put a protective cover on my iPad. What I need to know, is how to put on the cover without air bubbles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not own this photo. Credit- &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.galaugadget.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;galaugadget&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LX0md.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I have already tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Placing it on slowly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This did not help at all&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T03:34:34.403" LastActivityDate="2016-05-04T00:13:03.907" Title="How do I put protective screens on, without getting air bubbles?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2486" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1588" CreationDate="2015-01-02T16:01:51.547" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy &quot;inexpensive&quot; extension tubes (&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extension_tube&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extension_tube&lt;/a&gt;) (for the price, ymmv... the ones corresponding to your camera's make will be more expensive than generic ones, but will also allow the electronics to pass through, which is actually &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; that useful as the focusing will likely be impossible using auto-focus, and you'll most likely have to resort to manual focusing anyway):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they can fit whatever lens(es) you have, as they simply &quot;extend&quot; your camera's attachment (of course, you need to buy ones that fit on your camera!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they can stack on top of each other, allowing for several changes in the focusing distance and the depth of field. I recommend trying at first with the smaller one, usually more than enough to get the result you want.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;They change a lot the way the lens(es) focus, usually making wonders by allowing you to be 1cm close to your fingertip and have it fill a big part of the picture, and have the fingerprints clearly visible. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are tricky to use at first, but you'll get the hang of it after a while (and having a set of 3 different stackable extension tubes allow several variations of focusing distance and depth of field)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1930" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T16:41:01.140" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T16:41:01.140" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2487" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2485" CreationDate="2015-01-02T16:43:30.993" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to do it would be in a vacuum, but you probably don't have that. The second best thing is to put it on slowly, and &lt;strong&gt;then&lt;/strong&gt; use a paint roller to squeeze out the bubbles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also use the instructions &lt;a href=&quot;https://snapguide.com/guides/put-a-screen-protector-on-without-any-bubbles/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Take the stock screen protector off the iPhone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Do not bend the new screen protector.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Put scotch tape nearby.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;The screen protector is labeled 1 and 2. The side that has 1 on it will be peeled first.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Side 2 will be peeled after you have laid side 1 on the phone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Grab a piece of tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Use the sticky side of the tape to pick up any dust particles that could cause bubbles under the screen protector.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Make sure to get every bit. Take your time on it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Once clean, start peeling side 1.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Align the blue lines with the lcd screen of the iPhone. Lay it down slowly and carefully.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Allow it to lay down on its own. &lt;strong&gt;Do not&lt;/strong&gt; use a credit card as it will scratch the screen protector.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;There may be a few air bubbles. Don't worry though!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;You can smooth out the bigger bubbles with your fingers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Don't peel side 2 yet. Use a piece of tape to re-align the screen protector in case it didn't get placed right the first time.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Keep aligning it until you get it right.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Once it is laid down, remove the piece of tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Now, peel side 2.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;You will probably see a few bubbles here and there.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Take a cleaning cloth and slowly push them to the edge of the phone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;If any dust particles are visible under the protector, use a piece of tape to lift the screen protector and take another one to&#xA;  grab the piece of dust that got stuck.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Work the last few bubbles out...  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Check it under a light.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;You're done!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T20:07:30.690" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T20:07:30.690" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2489" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2469" CreationDate="2015-01-02T19:02:03.123" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put one of those beanbag wrist-rests on the edge of my desk, and then snake power cords under that. I happened to have a spare ergonomic wrist-rest lying around, and this method hits all three of your bonus points.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3KnC5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3KnC5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;beanbag wrist-rest&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1896" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T09:50:27.600" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T09:50:27.600" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2490" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2015-01-02T20:13:20.497" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of expensive cans of air, I use the blow gun on my cheap ($50-on-sale) 1-gallon compressor. There is a slight chance of water droplets forming, but it won't be as bad as human breath or the stuff that often falls into keyboards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For larger-scale cleaning, I use my electric leaf blower. I take my desktop computer outdoors once a year, open up the case, and blast away! This works well on furnace filters, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1948" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T20:13:20.497" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1713" CreationDate="2015-01-02T20:24:20.340" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;In a hurry: Run them under the hot-water tap, then shake dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More thorough: Run under warm water then massage with a dab of dish liquid (not soap) and rinse well. Polish with a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;clean&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; cotton tea towel, i.e. one fresh from the cupboard, not one hanging around in the kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My Dad's method: As above, but with clean boxer shorts, fresh from the underwear drawer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1948" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T20:24:20.340" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2492" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-02T21:39:58.040" Score="7" ViewCount="1928" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mildew builds up between the wall tiles of my shower. Mildew removal spray works, but smells awful. Is there a way to prevent mildew buildup in this situation without using foul smelling chemicals?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1952" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2015-01-03T19:16:34.940" LastActivityDate="2015-01-31T05:25:11.857" Title="How to prevent mildew in the shower?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2493" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2454" CreationDate="2015-01-02T22:19:28.783" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;We bag each string in a 1-gallon (approximately 4 litre) Zip-Lock storage bag.   There's still some tangling, but you only have one string at a time to deal with.   Additionally, we number each string, using a Sharpie, on the side of the plug and number the bag to match.   Spare bulbs stay in the bag, making it easier to find the right spares for the string.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We also leave notes on the bag - when the string was first used, if there were more than one or two bulbs replaced, etc., that help us decide when to retire a string.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1403" LastEditorUserId="44" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T23:14:19.743" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T23:14:19.743" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2494" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2492" CreationDate="2015-01-02T22:25:04.780" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Generously&lt;/em&gt; spray white vinegar on the walls at night and rinse it down the next morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reference: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_5948342_eliminate-mildew-vinegar.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.ehow.com/how_5948342_eliminate-mildew-vinegar.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-01-02T22:25:04.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2495" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2492" CreationDate="2015-01-02T23:52:46.680" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;What you can use:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Mildew-on-Shower-Curtain&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Bleach or Vinegar&lt;/a&gt;. Making a bleach or vinegar solution that should be sprayed across the walls and curtains.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;To make a natural cleaning solution, mix together 1 part warm water&#xA;  and 1 part distilled white vinegar and pour the mixture into a spray&#xA;  bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You can substitute bleach for vinegar; however, you will be required&#xA;  to properly ventilate your bathroom after using the bleach mixture to&#xA;  prevent adverse health effects from the toxic fumes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Never mix Bleach with other cleaning products unless you know what your doing, this can result in maiming or death. Bleach can be strong, vinegar works fine. White vinegar is best and other vinegars can be to sugary and cause other problems. Alos, white vinegar is stronger. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spraying mixtures of peperminty or tea tree oil essential oils work for me and leave a fabulous smell.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a recipe that uses vinegar. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/greenliving/vinegar-with-essential-oils-for-mold-and-mildew.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The problem is that many people write to me saying that they hate the&#xA;  smell of vinegar. What to do? I’ve been experimenting with adding a&#xA;  few drops of essential oil to straight white distilled vinegar and the&#xA;  results for smell are remarkable and unexpected. The essential oils&#xA;  seem to mellow out the bite of the smell of vinegar, leaving a vibrant&#xA;  essence that is mostly the smell of the essential oil with a bit of a&#xA;  sharp almost resinous touch, which would be the transformed vinegar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hydrogen Peroxide also works but may have to be applied more often. This product is known to rid mould, as well. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Other things that work:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cleaning the fans in the bathroom. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drying the bathroom, curtains and other wet objects after leaving the bathroom. Good ventilation is key. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/greenliving/how-to-prevent-mold-and-mildew-in-your-shower.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Things to do to prevent Mildew.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-01-03T08:04:15.453" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T08:04:15.453" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2496" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2501" CreationDate="2015-01-03T01:53:22.323" Score="21" ViewCount="97350" Body="&lt;p&gt;My roller chair is now &lt;strong&gt;immovable&lt;/strong&gt; since there is somehow &lt;strong&gt;HAIR&lt;/strong&gt;, which is about 3 feet (9 dm) per strand, rolled and tangled into all 5 wheels. Below is a picture of the chair:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3TirSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;HON Pyramid 3528 Big and Tall Mid-Back Task Chair&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;MSRP for &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.officesupply.com/furniture/chairs-chair-mats-accessories/chairs/management-back-chairs/pyramid-3528-tall-back-task-chair/p45833.html?q=hon+arm+swivel+task+chair&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this chair&lt;/a&gt;: $625.49&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I cannot afford to take it to get fixed, and I don't have tools to take the legs off and clean them. Is there a solution for my problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1840" LastEditorUserId="44" LastEditDate="2015-04-18T11:02:43.087" LastActivityDate="2016-07-14T11:00:52.507" Title="How do I remove hairs from a caster wheel on a roller chair?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;hair&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2481" CreationDate="2015-01-03T02:06:11.367" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do the following steps, repeating as necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Get a mop or cleaning device.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Get a bucket or liquid storage device.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Mix the following in the bucket (or liquid storage device):&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4 parts water&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 parts bleach/vinegar&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply with mop as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1840" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T02:06:11.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2396" CreationDate="2015-01-03T02:55:52.690" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take some ice and put it in a pair of plastic gloves or disposable kitchen gloves, then put another pair of gloves over the first to keep the cold in the plastic glove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1956" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T02:55:52.690" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2496" CreationDate="2015-01-03T03:23:23.003" Score="13" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the chair upside down on a desk or on the floor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use small scrub or tooth brush or mascara brush/wand, and clean the caster with soap water or alcohol. This will remove dusts and keep only hairs and threads that got tangled. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Level 1:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove the visible hairs using butter knife on the crevice of the caster on both sides. Kitchen Tweezers are very helpful here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y2K3f.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y2K3fm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Level 2:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use nail clipper/cutter's bottle opener. It will have pointed curve. Insert it into the fissure, Catch the hairs and pluck off the hairs. Keep revolving &amp;amp; rotating the caster strategically by other hand while doing this and this will help the tool to catch more hairs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oFSs7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oFSs7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Level 3:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply cut a section of duct tape and then stick around the cover and pluck off. You can also cut a section of duct tape and fold it back around your razor knife so that it will be like a closed loop ready to stick, then insert it under the wheel cover and pluck off. Reason why Razor knife is because they are very thin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIPS:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not use sharp knives including razor knife. It will cut the hairs and make it difficult. But if the hairs are very stubborn and likely to tangled like a closed loop, cut the hairs with small manicure scissors or razor blade to break the closed loop. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are not satisfied after trying the mentioned workarounds, then I would recommend you to get a screw driver and remove the caster from the chair, then wash on the soap water and apply lubricants. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The example sample images are taken from Google search&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T09:22:15.033" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T09:22:15.033" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2502" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2454" CreationDate="2015-01-03T04:02:07.780" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I actually store them in a similar way to what is pictured. I roll each strand into a ball, with the male power plug on the outside and the female power plug at the center of the ball.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This makes it easier to place the strands on the tree the following year, as I simply plug the ball in and unroll it around the tree. Since the strands are fairly tightly bound up in the ball, they do not tangle with themselves or each other. It also does not take up a lot of storage space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find the spherical nature of the ball makes it easier to roll/unroll the lights, as you don't need to worry about the lights falling off the edge of a cylindrical tube or taking up extra space with a the side guards of a reel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1222" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T04:02:07.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2503" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-03T06:03:58.147" Score="10" ViewCount="15913" Body="&lt;p&gt;I collect stamps as a hobby. I always face difficulty peeling off the stamp without damaging the the perforation around it. Also it is difficult to remove the adhesives and envelope paper stuck behind the stamp. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually peel off the stamp with my hands with utmost care, but sometimes the stamps get damaged or the adhesives stick to the stamp itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is a better solution for removing a stamp cleanly and neatly from an envelope?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="32" LastEditDate="2015-01-05T22:00:07.917" LastActivityDate="2016-04-13T11:06:19.333" Title="How do I remove postal stamps neatly from envelopes?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2503" CreationDate="2015-01-03T06:03:58.147" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;METHOD 1 - Microwave&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place couple of drops of water on the stamp along with the envelope and heat it with microwave for 30-45 secs. Stamp will come off from its paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Do not overheat the it as the stamp will become curled&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;METHOD 2 - Soaking:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut the section of envelope along with stamp without damaging it. Trim off any excess paper. Put it in the cup of cold water with stamp facing upward. Stamp will float on the water. This is being done to wet the back paper and adhesive and also to avoid the risk of colors running off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the thickness of the paper and adhesive used, soaking time may vary. Usually around 10 mins for thin paper and up to 1 hour for thick paper and cards. Dry it with paper towel or few mins on sun light. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T06:03:58.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2277" CreationDate="2015-01-03T06:44:23.750" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest rotating the batteries through the charger. If it takes two hours to get a full charge on two batteries, that would be 120 minutes. Total time to charge 3 batteries would be 50% more than that or 180 minutes. Put batteries in the charger for one-third of the 180 minutes which woulds be 60 minutes. Remove the battery from the left. Move the one from the right to the left. Move the extra one into the right position. Do that three times and the three batteries will each be charged the required amount of two hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T06:44:23.750" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2506" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-03T07:31:54.543" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My favorite way to kill a fly is with a salt fly gun.  (Google those words and you will see what it looks like.)  It looks like a toy shotgun or rifle.  You cock it and when you pull the trigger it blasts a small amount of salt at the fly.  However, if you don't have a fly swatter you might not have a fly gun either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regardless of how you kill the fly, one thing that may help is to immediately close the door of whatever room you are in. Cutting down on where the fly can go will allow you to kill is more easily.  It is also helpful, if you can shoo in into another room, to pick a room that contains lighter colors.  It is very difficult to see a fly against a dark background.  With the door(s) closed and a clear view of the fly you may then be able to search around for something to hit it with, whether it is a shoe, a rolled up newspaper, or whatever.  If you are feeling adventurous, try killing it with your hands, either by clapping your hands as it flies between them, or batting it out of the air to stun it, and then finish it off before it recovers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the fly is on something you don't want to damage (for instance, as vase or trinket), try picking up the object from behind and then moving it towards your hand.  I actually killed a fly like this recently.  The fly won't sense the movement of your hand as easily as your hand is not moving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1962" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T07:31:54.543" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2507" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-03T07:42:20.963" Score="7" ViewCount="20271" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a stack of incoming mail containing envelopes of various sizes and shapes. What is the quickest, easiest way to extract the contents?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My current technique is to give each envelope a quick shake to drop the contents to the left side, then use scissors to cut about 1 mm off the right side. Then I reach in and pull out whatever is inside. It takes a bit of time to do a stack of envelopes, leaves an annoying pile of little slices, and there is a chance that a tiny piece of the contents will be cut if the contents fail to shift when I shake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1617" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T03:51:01.447" LastActivityDate="2020-10-15T09:14:20.617" Title="What is the best way to open letter envelopes?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2508" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-03T07:49:14.067" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I catch them by hand. You just wait for them to land and then slowly bring your hand up behind them (or in front. Doesn't matter provided you are very slow). Have your hand ready to close/catch, then move like lightening! No need to kill them, just relocate them back outdoors (and wash your hands)!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1963" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T07:49:14.067" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2507" CreationDate="2015-01-03T08:38:15.617" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 1 - Freezing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put all the envelopes on freezer for &lt;strong&gt;two&lt;/strong&gt; hours. It freezes the adhesive and a slight flip on the envelope flap with a knife will help. You can put inside a plastic cover before putting it inside the freezer, if you worry about the moisture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 2 - Steam&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Iron the flap of the envelope with steam mode and pry to open the seal. This is the improved version of using water steam, but sometimes steam may make the envelope warped.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;We can also use the steam from other sources like kettle or boiling water. I used steam iron because it is accurate on the flap and less effort. However this method is time consuming.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 3 - Microwaving&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put all your envelopes in a microwave for &lt;strong&gt;10-15 secs&lt;/strong&gt; and slight flip on the flap of the sealed envelope is enough. This is good method and I have tried. Do not crowd the microwave with envelopes, make sure adhesives are exposed to microwaves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Microwave may burn any paper if it is thin and over heated, So just monitor it and increase +5 secs from 10 secs if needed. Use on own risk&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 4 - Duct tape&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you &lt;strong&gt;do not&lt;/strong&gt; want the envelope for any reference and not worried on the duct tape cost, then stick some section of duct tape on the envelope and peel it off fast. It will make an opening in the envelope and so you can tear the envelope apart fully. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="115" LastEditDate="2015-01-04T08:45:52.200" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T08:45:52.200" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2510" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2015-01-03T11:26:52.207" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Water and vinegar on the windshield is supposed to de-ice a windshield.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Origins:   Claims about using a mixture of vinegar and water to remove&#xA;  ice from a car's windshield hit the Internet every year around the&#xA;  time of the first freeze in mid- to late-autumn. In recent years this&#xA;  advice has been widely spread as information suggesting that spraying&#xA;  vinegar and water (mixed in a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio) will remove ice from&#xA;  an already iced-over windshield, but the tip originated not as a&#xA;  de-icing method but rather as a way of stopping ice from building up&#xA;  on a windshield in the first place, as noted in a 1992 newspaper Read&#xA;  more at&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/vinegar.asp#g2YAmZvvTbC6y0MF.99&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/vinegar.asp#g2YAmZvvTbC6y0MF.99&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However some say it pits the windshield.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;A 1980 &quot;Hints from Heloise&quot; column advocated the same idea:  Looking&#xA;  at the world through cloudy, streaked windows? Clean them with a&#xA;  mixture of vinegar and water. Same with the windshield. Vinegar also&#xA;  helps retard frost on those cold mornings if you pour it on the&#xA;  windshield the night before (three parts cider vinegar to one part&#xA;  water).   The issue of whether this method of ice prevention will&#xA;  indeed pit windshield glass is a matter of contention, with some&#xA;  cautioning that it does:  Pour a mixture of vinegar and water on the&#xA;  windshield so that it freezes to the glass before the rain does,&#xA;  thereby preventing ice. Unfortunately, vinegar eats pits into the&#xA;  windshield glass. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Read more at&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/vinegar.asp#g2YAmZvvTbC6y0MF.99&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/vinegar.asp#g2YAmZvvTbC6y0MF.99&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T11:26:52.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2511" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2527" CreationDate="2015-01-03T11:30:48.347" Score="2" ViewCount="17284" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes have to grab thorny or other rough objects that tear my hands up. I usually try to carry &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000FPAS48&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;work gloves&lt;/a&gt; (just a example), but I don't always carry them and those are expensive. Other things I do is use my sleeves, pants or jacket, but that tears the clothing up. Is there something that I can carry with me that is cheap, I can somehow attach to several pieces of clothing and won't care if I lose?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;I tried grabbing debris or using my foot but that never works. Cheap to me would be under $5.00 and something possibly over could be helpful, depending on the times I can use it. Any substitutes would be helpful. The task it would have to survive:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Climbing trees. They have bark and it needs to be gripping. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grabbing thorns. Thorns tear at my hands and some fibres cut into the palms. I do a lot of gardening tasks.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I dig and touch dirty things a lot. So I would grade suggestions on how well they can be cleaned.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A plus would be anything warm. Because my hands swell when exposed to cold or even slight trauma.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The object would have to agree with some if not all of these terms. I will not discriminate&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2016-01-02T16:19:54.253" Title="What are some substitutes for gloves?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2511" CreationDate="2015-01-03T11:30:48.347" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some fabrics you could use are:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Denim. This is durable and easy to clean. Its a cheap fabric that can be found on Jeans, Fabric stores or other articles of clothing. Other similar fabrics are Corduroy. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These fabrics have less gripping, but if applied over clothing they can add to warmth. Apply it to sleeves in squares with sewing or fabric glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using tape works, as well. But duct tape is slippery and less durable to grabbing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2015-01-07T23:34:58.277" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T23:34:58.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2513" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2294" CreationDate="2015-01-03T13:01:00.673" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Activated charcoal works better than baking soda. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxTW-aAsgY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This&lt;/a&gt; is the experiment done to find the efficiency of activated charcoal vs Baking soda. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similar to charcoal, activated carbon also helps to absorb unpleasant odors inside the refrigerator. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001GCQE56&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;activated charcoal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0002566WY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;activated carbon&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T13:01:00.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2514" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2447" CreationDate="2015-01-03T16:04:15.473" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can prevent this from happening at all by putting a small square of soft, medium thickness fabric in between the back of your heel and the shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1974" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T16:04:15.473" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2515" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2492" CreationDate="2015-01-03T16:08:07.477" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make a solution of bleach and water:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;3 parts bleach&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;2 parts warm water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix this inside of a spray bottle, and spray the solution on the already existing mildew. You can then just wipe it off, and this solution will prevent future mildew.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1974" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T16:08:07.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2516" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-03T17:09:04.597" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let's say we have 2 objects: UnknownObject1 and KnownObject2. This tag generally should be added on questions that need UnknownObject1 to solve a problem associated with or directly related to KnownObject2.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1840" LastEditorUserId="1840" LastEditDate="2015-01-03T20:48:18.330" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T20:48:18.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2517" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-03T17:09:04.597" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-01-03T17:09:04.597" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T17:09:04.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2519" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2485" CreationDate="2015-01-03T17:30:09.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you haven't yet removed the stock screen protector, you could try cutting off any protruding tabs and wiping off any logos and the like with tissue and a few drops of paint thinner. Saves you money and the hassle of putting on a new screen protector.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is too late for that, or you need to swap screen protectors, or the stock screen protector is unusable, the following has usually worked well for me:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure the screen is clean. The best time to put on the screen protector is immediately after removing the old/stock screen protector. Else/additionally, wipe the screen with a lint-free cloth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure you're in a low-dust environment.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply the new screen protector. Start in one corner, then work your way from there slowly in one direction. Do not &quot;slap&quot; it on – this is what will get you air enclosures. You can use a credit card to put it on – if you don't press too hard, you should not have any issues with scratches.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1976" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T17:30:09.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2520" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2507" CreationDate="2015-01-03T17:53:21.087" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have two very useful methods that I use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a knife&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use a small knife (serrated or non-serrated) to open the envelopes. Just put the knife in the little slot where the envelope is not sealed and just cut open the top of the envelope.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a popsicle stick&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use a popsicle stick (preferably a thicker one) to open envelopes. Just put the stick in the slot (same as with the knife) and just run the popsicle stick from one end to the other. This is better if you don't want to damage the envelope.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T05:38:23.123" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2507" CreationDate="2015-01-03T18:39:46.233" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two easy ways to open an envelope without damaging the contents:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Letter Opener&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is by far the easiest method if you have one. Simply flip the letter over, slide the letter opener under the top flap and slide it across the top, cutting the top of the envelope. There is very little chance of cutting anything inside once you have the hang of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your Hand&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a very often overlooked tool to open letters. All you have to do is flip the letter over and insert your right thumb under the right side of the envelope flap and push it up. Then insert your pointer finger on your left hand under the flap and slide your hand over to the left. This will open almost any standard envelope without using any tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T18:39:46.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2485" CreationDate="2015-01-03T18:44:05.073" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way is to leave the protective film on the back of the screen protector and place it over the top of the screen. Then slowly peel the back of the film off on one edge and carefully align it to your device and stick it on. Slowly peel the film off from underneath and work out the air bubbles if any appear. That way you won't have to lift off the protector to reposition it, and you will have a minimal amount of air bubbles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T18:44:05.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2447" CreationDate="2015-01-03T18:47:05.397" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The redness is caused by abrasion of the back of your heel rubbing on the heel of the shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can try applying a layer of medical tape to your ankle before putting them on. It is similar to the band-aid solution, but the tape tends to stick better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T18:47:05.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2524" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="238" CreationDate="2015-01-03T18:52:22.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a sharp paring knife and slice down the back side of the clove (the convex part). With the tip of the knife, push it under the skin and that should let you peel it off the rest of the way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T18:52:22.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-03T18:57:52.123" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Flies have tiny little hairs which are sensitive to the slightest change in air pressure. When you swat at them with your hand, the change air pressure will alert them and they will fly in the opposite direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only way to effectively kill them with your hands is to confuse them by coming from two sides at once. Slowly position your hands on both sides of them just above where they are resting. Slightly cup your hands and make a clapping motion right above them. They will fly right into your hands and you will either catch them or kill them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T18:57:52.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2526" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2507" CreationDate="2015-01-03T19:00:49.190" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I open envelopes by bumping contents to one side, then grasping the corner and tearing the end off the envelope. The strength of the folded paper structure usually causes the end to come off in a narrow strip. If any remains, insert a finger and tear it. The letter will usually fall out. This is quick, requires no tools, but also saves the envelope if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T19:00:49.190" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2527" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2511" CreationDate="2015-01-03T20:14:16.430" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cheapest and most durable is the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=cheap%20latex%20coated%20glove&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;latex coated glove&lt;/a&gt; made for gardeners (the average price is $1.75/pair) which can be easily carried.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want some hacks you can make your own from jeans (denim) and paint/tar/silicone/flexible glue like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jy6Sk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this case you should calculate with the cost of used materials and the time spent!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nice LifeHacks in 2015!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1980" LastEditorUserId="1980" LastEditDate="2015-01-03T22:42:29.553" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T22:42:29.553" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2530" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2159" CreationDate="2015-01-03T20:27:04.547" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't really need special barrier because you can use right handed pen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For hacking you can add pure alcohol to ink which enables to dry more quickly. I you use regular ballpoint pen just rotate your pen frequently (or use draft paper) to clean accumulated ink around the ball which cause smudging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1980" LastEditorUserId="1980" LastEditDate="2015-01-06T22:28:39.267" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T22:28:39.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2531" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2533" CreationDate="2015-01-03T22:38:39.143" Score="21" ViewCount="5300" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I'm making something that has onions in it, I always have to cut the onion and go through tearing up and stinging eyes. I've seen on the internet that chewing gum makes you not tear up, but when tried that it didn't work at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was wondering if there is &lt;strong&gt;a way to not tear up when cutting onions.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would prefer not to use goggles because I don't have any that fit me and I don't want to buy them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T23:04:16.933" LastActivityDate="2015-08-06T20:11:43.800" Title="How can I cut onions without tearing up?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="22" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-03T22:51:38.657" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many ways to do it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The most handy solution is: Breathe slowly and deeply with your mouth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Light a candy near the process.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Chop under water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Freeze it before you cut it. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1980" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-01-03T23:01:54.733" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T23:01:54.733" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2533" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-03T22:54:01.227" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Here are some methods I use:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cutting the Onion under water that is laced with vinegar or other acids or even just plain water helps sometimes to. I find it stops the onion smell from reaching me completely and saves my eyes. Some articles say use running water, but nobody has money or water for that. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/tested-the-best-tear-free-tricks-for-cutting-onions-476088845&quot;&gt;Tested: The Best Tear-Free Tricks for Cutting Onions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apparently putting your onion on a cutting board on a microwave or stove helps. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Putting your cutting board on the stove and turning on the overhead&#xA;  vent or microwave ventilation fan is supposed to redirect the&#xA;  treacherous eye-irritating gases onions produce away from your eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This above article has how the article worked, as well. So that should help with research.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Additional Info&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Chop-Onions-Without-Tears&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This article uses a steam method. I have found that this does work, but putting water on to boil before cutting onions is really extreme. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Cut the onion near hot running water or a cloud of steam. Steam from a&#xA;  kettle or pan of water will do the trick. The science here is that the&#xA;  steam will draw out the vapors from the onion, dissipating them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Peel-an-Onion-Quickly&quot;&gt;How to Peel an Onion Quickly&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Other possibly non-helpful advice&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a really sharp knife. This way you can cut faster. This is not really a hack.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep your eyes closed. Not advised when cutting with a knife, but when using a peeler is helpful.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I heard rubbing the onion down with acid works and soaking the onion before helps, but as I said I heard it. Acids like Vinegar, Vitamin C or etc are suppose to &quot;kill&quot; the odour.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Working near the place you have to put the onions, also works. This wasy you can get them away from you faster. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Freezing is suppose to work. I usually freeze for about 3-5 minutes. But you can freeze longer, just make sure to check the onion for freezing solid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-01-03T23:09:11.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-03T23:09:11.533" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-03T23:37:11.917" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wetting the blade before starting to cut (and during) seems to help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another trick I've read, but which I've never tried before, is putting the onion in the freezer for a few minutes before cutting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1938" LastEditorUserId="1938" LastEditDate="2015-01-07T11:40:09.780" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T11:40:09.780" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2535" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-04T02:16:07.337" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to reducing the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/time&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;time&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;time&lt;/a&gt;, materials, or &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/energy&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;energy&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;energy&lt;/a&gt; needed to accomplish a task.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1840" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:12:02.273" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:12:02.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2536" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-04T02:16:07.337" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to reducing the time, materials, or energy needed to accomplish a task." OwnerUserId="1840" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:12:02.273" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:12:02.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2537" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-04T03:52:23.763" Score="8" ViewCount="16860" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a very committed drawer and sketch artist, so I obviously have piles of sketchpads and sketchbooks. The only problem is that the graphite/charcoal from my 2B sketch pencils smudge on the papers above it. This is very annoying and inconvenient. What can I do to stop this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1840" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:45:08.570" LastActivityDate="2017-12-31T17:19:02.713" Title="How to stop graphite from smudging in a notebook?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2507" CreationDate="2015-01-04T04:19:17.897" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a little battery powered cutter that cuts a very narrow strip from the top of the envelope, I think I purchased it at Walmart. One place I worked at had a machine that costs about $200 if you  have a large amount of mail coming in. Check at some of the office supply stores if you want to go that route. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1990" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T04:19:17.897" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2539" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2537" CreationDate="2015-01-04T04:29:55.083" Score="4" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fixatives are the best. Try them on the sample sketch and also you need to know how much to apply. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep a trace paper on each page of your book. Use sellotape to stick the top border with paper so as to avoid the moving of trace paper. Graphite does not stick to the glossy surfaced paper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can also keep any other slick surfaced paper like photo printing paper or transparent book cover or laptop's screen guard. Stick the top border with the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIPS:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Common method is aerosol hair spray, but I do not recommend this because over the time paper will fade and turn pale yellow. Ruined many of my drawing sheets. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When applying fixative sprays, do it outside or ventilated area as they are very toxic in nature. Many types are there, mainly 1. workable(spray while drawing) and 2.non-workable(post completion spray), they are glossy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also I suggest if it is worth saving, put them behind glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T04:29:55.083" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2540" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-04T10:51:03.783" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use ski glasses, the kind that completely wrap your eyes. You can get away with the cheapest ones if you don't practice ski.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also the kind of protection glasses that you use to cover your eyes when sawing stuff may work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1996" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T10:51:03.783" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-04T10:52:48.350" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Its a slightly strange one, but chewing gum whilst chopping an onion actually seems to work to stop you from crying. I have tried it and it does work, for me at least. No idea why though.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1997" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T10:52:48.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2542" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-04T11:35:28.077" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's my preferred solution &amp;mdash; &lt;strong&gt;goggles&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/exb7j.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Goggles for chopping onions&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You said you don't have any, but you should be able to find a cheap pair of swimming goggles at any sports store or supermarket for less than $10.  (I bought mine at a local swimming pool for €5.)  Besides, if you like to go swimming, they'll also have a secondary use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Really, any eyewear that's more or less airtight, like the ski glasses suggested by Alexandre C., should work just as well.  Obviously, try to pick ones that are clear, rather than tinted like the pair in the picture (which were the only ones I happened to have at hand for the photo; I seem to have misplaced my usual pair of goggles).  Still, in a pinch, almost anything short of a welding mask will do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as fit goes, remember that most goggles are adjustable, and that for just chopping onions, you don't really need to have them fit very tightly.  Just loosen the strap a little bit if it feels too tight, and it'll be a lot more comfortable to wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative solution, if you happen to be cutting onions near a ventilated oven hood, is to &lt;strong&gt;turn the fan on&lt;/strong&gt;.  It will suck in the fine mist of onion juice generated by chopping the onions, and keep it away from your eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similarly, if you're cutting onions outdoors (say, while camping), simply try standing upwind, or a bit to the side.  (Standing directly upwind may not be optimal, since the wind will form eddies around your body.)  The wind will carry the onion juice harmlessly away.  You can also try this indoors in front of a window, but that's a bit more situational &amp;mdash; the wind might not always happen to be blowing conveniently out of your kitchen window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1502" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T11:35:28.077" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2447" CreationDate="2015-01-04T12:11:08.270" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you really must wear shoes that are damaging your feet in this way, buy some suede heel grips and stick those in the shoe in the right spot. This will make them grip tighter, stop them slipping and digging in, but check before sticking that they don't make the shoes too tight and force your toes to far forward, or you'll have sore toes as well.  Alternatively, use Pressure Point Foam padding, which has a sticky back (made by Scholl), though this latter may not stay so firmly in place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only other thing I'd say is, if the red, sore area is right at the top of where the shoe sits, above your heel, and the shoes don't slip when you're wearing them, it may be that the height of the backs is fractionally too much for your foot - if that's the case, try wearing a gel heel insert inside the shoe to raise your foot up marginally so that the back of the shoe is pressing lower down, where it may not cause damage. I'd also suggest you don't wear the shoes at all until the damaged area on our ankle has healed completely, or you will develop a permanent bulge or lump in that area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I realise this answer is not exactly a 'hack' as such, because it means going out and buying the right stuff...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-01-04T12:56:09.707" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T12:56:09.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2544" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-04T13:00:06.470" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fully &lt;strong&gt;open all windows&lt;/strong&gt; and find a place where the air goes from the cutting board away from your face and cut the onion there. It's a bit risky because wind tends to change direction, but if you're quick enough, you can cut the whole onion before the gust of onion juice reaches your eyes. The key here is to live in a windy area or have a powerful AC unit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just using a &lt;strong&gt;fan&lt;/strong&gt; to blow the onion vapor out the window might not work very well. If you watch any video of a regular unmodified fan, you'll see that the air current it produces does not actually do a very good job of going in a single direction. This could result in onion vapor spreading all over the room you're in. Unless you modify the fan (place an array of cocktail tubes in front of it to straighten the air flow), it's not a guaranteed solution to avoid tears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also find a large enough &lt;strong&gt;plastic bag&lt;/strong&gt; that will fit the onion, the knife and your cutting hand inside, put a rubber band over the bag's open end on your wrist and cut the onion inside the bag. This keeps the tiny droplets of onion juice from going anywhere, but you need to cut carefully so as not to cut through the plastic bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastEditorUserId="179" LastEditDate="2015-01-04T13:13:43.713" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T13:13:43.713" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2545" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-04T13:02:40.810" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep all the slices together while cutting, then put the slices away on the another cutting board; put your hands on the onion like this or in some other way (that can keep the slices together), like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JrAsam.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jPmKTPY_JyM/UnvwcQ6M2dI/AAAAAAAAHgM/CZiwALFujRU/s1600/Chopping+onions+(2).JPG&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it won't stop your tears at all, it will at least decrease their amount :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another tricky approach: put a blower near your cutting board, it could blow away anything that make your tears appear (even the onion itself, so be careful :D).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SOleam.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also it'll cool you if you are too active onion cutter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T17:32:41.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2546" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-04T15:23:54.400" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple: always cut onions near or, if possible, under, the &lt;em&gt;running&lt;/em&gt; exaust hood, no tears whatsoever!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/42Uvu.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Exaust hood&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1804" LastEditorUserId="1804" LastEditDate="2015-01-07T07:19:26.813" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T07:19:26.813" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="238" CreationDate="2015-01-04T15:25:10.123" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take an empty clean glass jar (I find that a 1 litre empty honey jar works best, but you may prefer smaller jars).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the garlic clove(s) in the jar, and close the lid tightly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Employing vigorous up/down movements on the jar, let the cloves bounce off its lid/bottom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After a few repetitions of step (3), the clove(s) will be peeled (either completely or to a degree that you can peel them like you'd peel a banana).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;That's it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2001" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T15:25:10.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-04T15:33:39.157" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I read this years ago in a Martha Stewart how-to book (hey, I was killing time in the book store), and it's always worked for me. I'll let Martha explain it... I copied this from:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1997-08-17/news/9708170152_1_onion-root-end-lilac&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1997-08-17/news/9708170152_1_onion-root-end-lilac&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Here is the best method: Cut it in half from stem end to root end. Set&#xA;  one half aside, cut side down, on your work surface. Cut off the stem&#xA;  end of the other half and peel it. Place it cut side down on the&#xA;  cutting board and make vertical cuts along the veins of the onion,&#xA;  without cutting through the root end, which holds the onion together&#xA;  as you work. Make a few horizontal cuts from the cut stem end toward&#xA;  the root end. Then chop across the onion from the cut stem end to the&#xA;  root end, resulting in beautiful, perfectly even dice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works because it holds the onion together longer, so the gases released by the first several cuts have no place to go. The key is to avoid cutting all the way through to the root end of the onion. After your dicing cuts you'll end up with a small chunk of the root end of the onion, which you can either discard or chop the old-fashioned way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2002" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T15:33:39.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-04T16:19:38.917" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are in a restaurant, cutting the onions inside the walk-in freezer works. But it's cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1443" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T16:19:38.917" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2550" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2447" CreationDate="2015-01-04T18:20:05.297" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First off be sure that the shoes fit properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal experience in this area comes from other sports, primarily hockey, but there are some useful overlaps. Many hockey players &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Wrap-an-Ankle&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wrap their feet and ankles&lt;/a&gt; before competing to prevent injury. This may not be an option during performances (aesthetics being more important there), but you may be able to get away with it for practices. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other option may sound a bit harsh and unsympathetic, but over time your feet will develop their own protection. If you can bear to tough it out, after a while you will form calluses. Don't remove them. Next time your with other experienced dancers ask around and take a look at their feet and ankles you'll very likely see occupational markers or calluses unique to dancers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T18:20:05.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2551" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-04T19:22:15.583" Score="4" ViewCount="707" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd like to comply with and apply this advice immediately &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/plane-crashes-are-more-survivable-than-ever-1.2722089&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;from this comment by user Kopanoak, UNDER the actual news article&lt;/a&gt;, but how do I discriminate between these fibres easily, swiftly, and effectively? Assume that all written clothing information or tags are absent. &lt;a href=&quot;http://textilefashionstudy.com/difference-between-natural-fiber-and-synthetic-fiber/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://textilefashionstudy.com/difference-between-natural-fiber-and-synthetic-fiber/&lt;/a&gt; proves overly laborious and impractical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some excellent yet often overlooked survival habits for air travel:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...&#xA;4. Wear natural fibres as synthetics tend to melt in a fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T23:21:01.773" Title="How to differentiate between natural and synthetic fibers quickly?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2552" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-04T20:04:46.127" Score="2" ViewCount="53" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I put up Christmas lights onto my house, I must first untangle them. Is there any way when I put them (or any similar item) away for them not to become tangle and knotted without buying something specifically for that purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="201" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:40:14.253" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T14:40:14.253" Title="How to put up my string items without tangling" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;christmas&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-01-04T21:35:05.910" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2553" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-04T20:25:14.013" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use something like gass mask or mask and snorkel set. This is similar to the swimming goggles and ski mask and additionally they will not only protect your eyes but also prevent breathing it in. Some friends has tested this and they told me it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T20:25:14.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-04T20:59:09.497" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are volatile sulfur compound inside the cells of the onion. When those sulfur compounds hits your eyes, it causes them to tear. Note that neither plugging your nose or breathing through your mouth will help. As soon as that sulfur compound hits, your eyes, you'll tear. It has nothing to do with breathing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This means that any solution will have to keep that sulfur compound fumes away from your eyes will help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blower to blow the fumes away from you.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the onion underwater, so that the sulfur compounds are dissolved in the water, and don't get into the air.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0014SQU1A&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;onion goggles&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Refrigerate the onion. The sulfur compounds are less volatile when cold, so they're less likely to get into the air and into your eyes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Finally: Use a very sharp &lt;strong&gt;non-serated&lt;/strong&gt; blade knife to cut the onion.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Peel the onion by making a cut through the outer layers (not too deep) and try to remove the peel without tearing it. If you are a bit messy, that's okay, wash the onion off under cold running water as soon as the peel is removed to get rid of the liquid that contains the sulfur compounds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, chop the onion. Make sure the knife is very sharp. Sharpen the knife before you cut it. Again, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;do not use a serrated knife&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. If you can't sharpen a non-serated knife sharp enough to cleanly cut through a soft tomato, it's not sharp enough. If you can't seem to get the knife sharp enough with a sharpening stone, get something like the &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000CSK0DM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Chef's Choice Knife Sharpener&lt;/a&gt;. It's not a character flaw if you can't sharpen a knife on a sharpening stone, so don't feel ashamed. I in fact, have that very model of knife sharpener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cut&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; the onion with the knife. Slice through it. You want to make sure you don't tear the cells of the onion. Don't hack the onion to death. You're not a serial killer. You want clean cuts. Thin slices, and then cut through the slices perpendicularly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should now have fairly small onion slices, and this may be enough for most cooking tasks. If you need a finer consistency, you can chop the onion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you watch this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_2TBbfMLzs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;video&lt;/a&gt;, you'll see how this chef &lt;em&gt;slices&lt;/em&gt; through the onion and never hacks at it -- even when he is making cross hatches in the onion. Notice he sharpens the knifes before cutting the onion. Notice the knife he's using -- a big sharp and very fine bladed chef knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Okay, he doesn't rinse the onion after peeling, but he probably chops it fast enough that it's not a problem. Besides, he's a professional, so don't try that at home - rinse the onion after peeling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2007" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T20:59:09.497" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2015-01-04T21:10:53.197" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should not keep sponges and should throw them away after a few uses. They are cheap. A bag full costs little money. The kitchen sink is often the filthiest place in the house. Sponges retain food in the pores that cannot easily be removed. Unless you wash the sponge after every use and sterilize, it is best to throw away after two or three uses. Dish rags have a similar problem, cultivate growth, and are very dirty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T21:10:53.197" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2556" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-04T21:42:37.867" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Questions having any sexually related topic&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-04T23:09:41.413" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T23:09:41.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2557" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-04T21:42:37.867" Score="0" Body="Questions having any sexually related topic" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-05T12:44:38.957" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T12:44:38.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2558" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-04T21:45:10.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to use of electronic appliances&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-04T23:09:53.103" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T23:09:53.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2559" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-04T21:45:10.687" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to use of electronic appliances" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-04T23:09:49.433" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T23:09:49.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2560" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2571" CreationDate="2015-01-04T23:04:53.893" Score="6" ViewCount="1603" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some cheap wine glasses that I regularly put in the dishwasher. (They are not the really cheap greenish glass but rather thick clear glass.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;White cloudy rings develop over time, and also from where a water drop dried, so I think it is mineral deposits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've unsuccessfully tried wiping them with vinegar and I'm also now using &quot;12-in-1&quot; wash tablets that seem to have gradually taken the deposits off my juice glasses (but not the wine glasses.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1312" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T12:21:10.840" Title="How do I remove cloudy buildup from putting wine glasses in the dishwasher?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-01-04T23:13:31.713" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is a method I have used for many years.  While chopping, hold a piece of bread in your mouth so it sticks out horizontally.  It will absorb those &quot;little daggers&quot; of acid which would otherwise end up in your eyes causing them to tear up.  A slightly stale piece of bread works best because it is less likely to droop down letting the droplets pass by and irritate your eyes.  I hope this method is not already listed since I didn't read all the answers.  I apologize if it has already been mentioned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2013" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T23:13:31.713" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2562" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2551" CreationDate="2015-01-04T23:21:01.773" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Though I disagree with the premise to &quot;Wear natural fibres as synthetics tend to melt in a fire&quot;, since the &lt;em&gt;artificial&lt;/em&gt; fiber Nomex (see &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dupont.com/products-and-services/personal-protective-equipment/thermal-protective/uses-and-applications/fire-protection.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.dupont.com/products-and-services/personal-protective-equipment/thermal-protective/uses-and-applications/fire-protection.html&lt;/a&gt;) is used in &lt;em&gt;fire-protective&lt;/em&gt; wear, one simple test is to take a few fibers from the garment and try to set them afire. Cotton burns rapidly, rayon (&quot;restructured&quot; cotton) more slowly, nylon and polyethylene tend to form blobs that blacken and burn with a blue flame, wool and silk is more difficult to ignite and burn with the stench of burning eggs or chicken feathers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In any event, even if one were to survive a plane crash and then encounter a fire, cause of death is most often from smoke and flame inhalation. In that case, a survival mask might be of help: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pksafety.com/sperian-survivair-cougar-scba-888888.html?gclid=CN_4k-m8-8ICFUsR7AodknAAnQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.pksafety.com/sperian-survivair-cougar-scba-888888.html?gclid=CN_4k-m8-8ICFUsR7AodknAAnQ&lt;/a&gt;, if somewhat awkward to get aboard your flight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-01-04T23:21:01.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2560" CreationDate="2015-01-05T03:15:52.710" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I get these on my wine glasses, it's generally just some elbow grease with a dry washcloth that does the trick. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To solve the problem forever, try softening your water. We got a Hague Water Max system a couple of months ago, and I haven't had spots on my glasses/dishes, since. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1732" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T03:15:52.710" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2567" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2568" CreationDate="2015-01-05T10:31:11.977" Score="7" ViewCount="14329" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some paper crafts require folding and then cutting in shapes.&#xA;The problem is that the  unwanted folds remain visible. Assuming that the paper can be opened fully, what should be done to remove the fold marks on the paper?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="108" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-22T14:26:46.687" LastActivityDate="2019-05-18T18:22:39.657" Title="How to remove wrinkles from a crumpled piece of paper?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2568" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2567" CreationDate="2015-01-05T11:16:18.333" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can iron it with not very hot iron (not to burn the paper).&#xA;Another trick is to put it under some heavy books for several days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T11:16:18.333" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2569" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-05T11:34:59.890" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to ironmongery, tools, machinery etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This tag is not for &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/technology&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;technology&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;technology&lt;/a&gt; hardware.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/gardening&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;gardening&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;gardening&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Questions off-topic here &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://diy.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Home Improvement Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:14:53.930" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:14:53.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2570" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-05T11:34:59.890" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to ironmongery, tools, machinery etc.   Not for technological hardware." OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:14:53.930" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:14:53.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="2571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2560" CreationDate="2015-01-05T11:37:27.863" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I could be wrong, but I got the impression that this &quot;build-up&quot; was actually &quot;frosting&quot; of the glass created by the abrasion in the dishwasher. Dishwasher detergent contains abrasive particles designed to &quot;sand-blast&quot; the deposits from dishes. I think delicate glasses simply can't take the punishment and the surface starts to go cloudy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2015-01-05T12:09:46.613" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T12:09:46.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2572" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2560" CreationDate="2015-01-05T12:21:10.840" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two types of cloudiness - vinegar will remove the 'film' type, but it sounds like you have the same problem I had, which was an 'etching' of the glass itself from the abrasives as @Lefty mentioned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Etched glass is not a simple fix - you need to polish the glass back to smooth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rocksandgems.info/faceting_how_to/polishing_glass.shtml&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Rocks and Gems&lt;/a&gt; site:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Mix cerium oxide with water to create a slurry that's the same consistency as milk. Put the slurry on spinning buffing pad. Harder buffing pads made out of hard felt, or leather work best. The polishing action will be fastest when the cerium oxide is damp, but not dry, or runny wet. Fill a spray bottle with water and use it to keep the area you are polishing damp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem that site does highlight is that cerium oxide is now becoming difficult to find, so recommend tin oxide as an alternative.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T12:21:10.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="123" CreationDate="2015-01-05T12:48:23.370" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In-built lock. Its already there on your zip. Just check it.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of the jeans zips now come with &lt;strong&gt;In-built lock&lt;/strong&gt;. When you zip just make sure that zip-hooker is placed vertically Down (this will lock the zip.) Just try to open the zip with hook placed down. It won't open Just like below image.(Zip hook placed vertically down here.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W89Uj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you zip and don't keep hooker down zip will eventually run down due to strain on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ykkfastening.com/products/types/s_zipper.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;YKK website&lt;/a&gt; for more info. If you see zips anywhere, there's 70% chance that it's made by YKK.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some low quality jeans might not use YKK produced Zip. That's why you should always check YKK mark on zip before buying jeans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2030" LastEditorUserId="2030" LastEditDate="2015-10-11T16:31:56.897" LastActivityDate="2015-10-11T16:31:56.897" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2574" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2503" CreationDate="2015-01-05T14:31:49.207" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use Ronsonol or a similar brand of lighter fluid (the type used to refill Zippo-style lighters &lt;strong&gt;NOT BUTANE&lt;/strong&gt;). Soak the stamp with one or two drops of lighter fluid, particularly around the edges. After a few seconds you should be able to lift one edge of the stamp. If it's a large stamp or sticker you may have to apply another drop or two of lighter fluid under the edge so it can reach the adhesive near the center. Don't force it if the stamp doesn't come off easily. Apply another drop and give it a few more second. An ordinary size stamp should require just one or two drops of lighter fluid and 15-30 seconds to loosen the adhesive and remove the stamp plus another minute or two for the lighter fluid to air dry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lighter fluid will dry clean without damaging the stamp or the envelope. It will not leave a watermark or cause the ink to run. (I use this trick to remove price tags and labels from used books.) Some adhesives are more adhesive than others, but I've never encountered an adhesive label or sticker that I couldn't remove with this method. The procedure is easy and straightforward but you may want to do a practice run on a stamp you don't care about damaging. Observe the obvious safety precautions while working with a highly flammable liquid. Don't work near an open flame. Don't smoke. Ensure adequate ventilation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2032" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T14:31:49.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2575" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-05T15:00:19.620" Score="3" ViewCount="215" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't find &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/166/cleaning-a-dirty-computer-screen&quot;&gt;anything here&lt;/a&gt; that would help to my situation, and wiping the screen don't seems to remove the oil that has gotten trough my hands. I need a method without baby wipes which I don't posses, nor socks (or any cotton cloth), I don't possess glasses cleaning cloths (I had one years ago), nor any other recommendation is readly available to clean off the screen safely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The mentioned &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/166/cleaning-a-dirty-computer-screen&quot;&gt;suggestions&lt;/a&gt; don't solve my problem. The other question is asking about &lt;strong&gt;dust&lt;/strong&gt;, mine is &lt;strong&gt;oil&lt;/strong&gt; (or grease) which most of dust methods are helpless about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1416" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T15:53:59.890" Title="How to clean off hands oil from a touchscreen?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="11" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-01-06T09:24:44.073" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2578" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-05T15:40:52.157" Score="13" ViewCount="29029" Body="&lt;p&gt;We've all been there: you're using the toilets, flush the water, and it's still there. Flush again, to no avail. It's utterly clogged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When at home I can simply call a plumber, but:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It costs money&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It might happen outside your home, e.g. friend's house&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any hacks to handle such a crisis?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T14:11:59.950" LastActivityDate="2020-04-27T11:02:01.433" Title="How can I fix a clogged toilet without calling a plumber?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="19" CommentCount="12" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2579" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-01-05T15:40:52.157" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally I used Toilet Cleaning Brush whenever such thing happened:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W0jfI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W0jfIm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't think I need to explain how to use it for unclogging, however as you can imagine it's quite gross, that's why I'm open for other, more elegant, ways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T11:20:39.720" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T11:20:39.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2580" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-01-05T16:03:49.153" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A bit gross and I'm not sure it is any more elegant but I have heard that a long ruler (a 30cm one) can be used as a 'chopping' device to make the 'obstruction' smaller, obviously it doesn't help in floating situations. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would recommend that it is a single use device though. You certainly don't want to take it back to your desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1350" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T16:03:49.153" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2581" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-01-05T16:33:55.327" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this problem in my house as we speak! I've tackled it a lot in the past and it doesn't usually involve using rulers or brushes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It really helps if you have another toilet and you can leave this one to &quot;stew&quot; for a while. The water will break down the blockage over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like to add a LOT of bleach to the water - this aids in the breakdown too. I sometimes add detergent but not sure if this really helps or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most effective is the use of PRESSURE. I usually achieve the additional pressure by filling the bowl as high as possible using an external source (to make sure it doesn't overflow). Usually the water will gradually trickle away, but you need to stand by and keep topping-up to keep the pressure as high as possible on the blockage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A combination of these techniques nearly always prevails eventually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;UPDATE: After having typed above, went back to my toilet which had been left for about 3 hours. Filled it with water up to the brim and, like magic, the blockage swooshed away! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2015-01-05T16:41:06.790" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T16:41:06.790" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2582" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-01-05T18:25:34.570" Score="4" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unwind a wire hanger, leaving a hook at one end. Stick it down the toilet and poke repeatedly to dislodge the clog. You can also use the hook to try to pull the clog back up (ew). This should eventually work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the above fails, find some rubber gloves and a 2 liter plastic bottle. Push the opening of the bottle into the bowl and down the drain area. Try to create a seal around the drain and bottle as well as possible. Now squeeze the bottle (the first squeeze will let out air and might splash a bit, so gloves would help here). Then repeatedly squeeze the bottle until the clog has dislodged. This does a similar suctioning method as the plunger would, but is a bit harder to use.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://collegecandy.com/2010/11/24/how-to-unclog-a-toilet-without-a-plunger/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Instructions found here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="75" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T18:25:34.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2583" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-01-05T19:56:57.927" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &quot;plumber's helper&quot; or plunger with an internal lip makes a better seal - see the picture (copied from &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/plumber%27s_helper#mediaviewer/File:Plunger_250x410.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WP&lt;/a&gt;); the one on the left has that lip. These may cost a bit more than the flat type, though. Yes, it's messy, but chemicals are dangerous and often ineffective. Another tool, if the plunger fails, is the toilet auger - a metal snake with a rubber or plastic sleeve to protect the china bowl. Though &quot;life hacks&quot; may be about saving money, these tools are necessities and are less likely to damage a toilet than coat-hangers, high-pressure hoses or caustics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9qvzb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2015-01-07T05:11:02.213" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T05:11:02.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2584" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-05T21:04:14.207" Score="8" ViewCount="77413" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of shoes which are very slippery on snow, ice and other smooth surfaces. I sometimes have the problem at home if the floor is wet. &lt;strong&gt;How can I make them less slippery or in other words - how to improve the friction of these shoes?&lt;/strong&gt; I am interested in making them less slippery on ice and on other surfaces too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-23T09:17:24.510" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T09:17:24.510" Title="How can I make my shoes less slippery?" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2585" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2584" CreationDate="2015-01-05T21:04:14.207" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes use hair spray which I apply on the sole several times and waiting for 1-2 minutes between each spaying to let the hairspray become dry. This improves the friction, but unfortunately has only temporary effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T21:04:14.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2586" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-05T23:14:05.187" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-01-05T23:14:05.187" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T23:14:05.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2587" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-05T23:14:05.187" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-01-05T23:14:05.187" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T23:14:05.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2588" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2584" CreationDate="2015-01-05T23:18:08.250" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should wear in your shoes a bit. Walking on the smooth surfaces like ice does a little bit towards making the sole of your shoes less slippery as you understand, so you should walk more on the rough surfaces, like asphalt or something stony. Also you can rub thr soles of your shoes with something abrasive, like emery paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastActivityDate="2015-01-05T23:18:08.250" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2590" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2584" CreationDate="2015-01-06T03:46:45.467" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try mixing sugar/salt with rubber glue. Coating the bottom of the shoe should do the trick. The sugar/salt grains texture the glue like sand paper. The glue...umm...sticks the grains to the shoe...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just make sure you don't use caster sugar, as the grain size is important.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2046" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T03:46:45.467" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2591" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-06T04:48:56.640" Score="-2" ViewCount="460" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some furniture which was made in Europe.  The bolts and what-not are all in metric measurements.  Some of the bolts came loose and were misplaced, and some of the pieces necessary for converting stages of the furniture were missing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I went to the local hardware store, and they did not stock more than a very basic supply of metric sized hardware.  I searched online and could not find anywhere to order metric sizes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I, using U.S. sizes of hardware, work with European sized threaded-sockets?  Both the lengths and the thicknesses are issues.  Is there a way to adapt the sockets so that they will fit standard measurement hardware?  Perhaps something that can be stuffed into the sockets, or something like that, so that a smaller size standard piece would fit??&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1366" LastEditorUserId="1366" LastEditDate="2015-01-06T19:34:32.410" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T19:34:32.410" Title="How to work around European size hardware measurements" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2592" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2511" CreationDate="2015-01-06T06:30:49.397" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I feel your Pain. Sure, you can go buy &quot;jersey gloves&quot; anywhere, mine were 99 cents.&#xA;That being said, it's a T-Shirt over your fingers. Any ideas of increased grip, protection from thorns, warmth, etc..... Not Happening.&#xA;1st: PRIORITY: what exactly do you need them for? In your case, protection against piercing objects, aka finger protection.&#xA;2nd: LIMITATIONS: Do you need a finger/thumb free for any reason? I.e. Touch screens, flipping lighters. &#xA;3rd: Cost: depending on you resources and supplies, if you do not want to spend ANY $, it's time to take inventory of what you Have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Supplies: duct tape, base gloves (like the cloth jersey-style), shoestring, string, scissors, knife, paper,pen or pencil,pieces of &quot;junk&quot; I.e. Thin tin, aluminum foil, cork board, cardboard, flexible rubber, hard rubber, hard plastic that can be cut, dryer lint, CLOTH (Not just denim, Canvas is The Best, the more durable, the better, BUT it needs to be pliant, to move your fingers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From there, it's all about what you need. For thorns, your MainHand Right or Left, should be given an extra Layer. Perhaps your offhand could provide a cut-off index finger for touch screens or the same for thumb for lighters, etc.&#xA;Then: can you do a mitten shape? Easier all around, but no practical for thorns, heck I don't know, it's up to you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Paper/thin cloth/anything you can cut and is movable and comfortable: trace hand over 2x folded paper. That's your pattern. For mittens keep fingers semi-closed, for fingèrs, spread hand out, to ensure thickness around fingers. If you can make your own gloves using spit and paper,glue, tape, whatever, you can make gloves protecting anything. There will be trial and error. Cut them out after 2 exaggerated copies of both hands. Now you have a base. TEMPORARILY Cut/spit/tape/paste to fit. BUT don't secure anything yet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now look at what you have already from list above,and what you thought of while reading me. &#xA;My favorites as a 1st layer: t Shirt fabric, old soft towels, COMFORT is king. &#xA;2nd layer: Duct Tape. aluminum foil, pieces of old rubber inner-tubing or old kitchen glove pieces. Remember,pliable. This is gonna bend. Reinforce joints as much as possible,but not too thick. I have used all of the above, but you are gonna need an adhesive. Glue, Wax, TREE SAP, tape, whatever. &#xA;Set out your base layer. Threading is nice, but you cam use any adhesive you can find. Look at &quot;pressure points&quot; for the job. Those need reinforced. Remember Pliability, but I made some Bitchin Mad Max gloves that included pieces of tin/copper/steel/iron and lead (watch out for load)&#xA;For you, you want the PINCHER design re: thorns. Main Hand forefinger and thumb need to be the strongest. &#xA;Sap really does work well with thin fabric. Will they last? No, they are homemade with tree sap!&#xA;My Ideal Design:&#xA;       Cotton or fleece 1st layer. Finger Design, with cup-like mitten fold over. (Pattern on paper with fingers very slightly apart) use a safety pin or button and thread to hold finger cover on) if I use this, I may put something heavier on at least one mitten, metal, defense or frustration in mind. Or not.&#xA;Duct Tape is good, but only on fingertips, palms, wrists, and between knuckles. Pliability!&#xA;So you have at least Paper Gloves with 2 sides &quot;glued&quot;, threaded, safety pinned, band aided, whatever. Go to town. One Glove at a time with hand in if possible, add string, tape, bungee, wire mesh, anything you can adhere to the outside. Not too tight on string and same rules as Duct Tape. I love the string type method as well. &#xA;Now, aside from joints you have a canvas. Go crazy with the paint!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reinforced pincher fingers: do you have any rubber? Mix it in for grip as a 3rd layer.&#xA;Knuckles? For extra &quot;punch&quot;, use your imagination. Duct tape plus wax plus more duct tape, or mix in some metal, thread rope horizontally across and add dimes under duct tape. Spikes are tricky, If you need them, Figure it Out.  Make mistakes at your own peril with sharp objects. I prefer metal under the pinky to wrist area, use as a hammer..&#xA;Base=comfort and support, wrist support can be added by using coat hangers either wrapped or errrrrrrr clawed.&quot;.&#xA;Secondary: essential surface that is your canvas to suit your needs. PLIABLE.&#xA;TERTIARY: added reinforcement where you need it, want it or might Need it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Think fleece or cotton with superglue reinforced by tape, then strips of duct tape around anything that does not bend. Or deerskin, moleskin, rats kin, make sure it is secure. The best base is 99 cents and. From there, you can make gloves for gardening, or for combat against the Sharks, or Skinheads. In that case, remember the hammer blow, and avoid glass in any capacity&quot; also, don't fight. Thin wire can be the best of all, but it takes awhile to construct. But you can salvage it easily, champagne wire over cork for example, wire from cords, coat hangers, all is good stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;OK an hour of my life for ideas. Buy the 99c Jerseey Gloves as a base. Thin wire around finger tips but not thumb' then duct tape. Coat hangers for wrist/forearm, mix with your favorite rope, metal' or dare I say it Spike. Leave a way to get to skin somewhere whether by mitten flap or open. I use RIGHTY Index, Lefty Thumb.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck. Wish I could post my &quot;HomeMade Tactical Gloves&quot;, but, I think you might get the idea now...........&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2048" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T06:30:49.397" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2593" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3633" CreationDate="2015-01-06T09:12:51.947" Score="12" ViewCount="824" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a laptop that keeps getting dust in it and I have a complete diving equipment (tank regulator BCD ext.). Now normally you would blow out a laptop using a compressed air can and I was wondering if there is a safe(not like using a vacuum with all the risk of static electricity) way to use the scuba gear to blow the laptop clean? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2050" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T03:25:10.490" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T23:40:39.313" Title="How do I safely clean a laptop using scuba gear?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2594" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2584" CreationDate="2015-01-06T09:26:56.040" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of crocs and the rubber soles are extremely slippery on smooth surfaces, especially steel overbridges. I face even more trouble on wet tile floors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, one day by accident, I walked on a road (undergoing maintenance) with molten asphalt and that stuck to my soles real well. Ended up having some good traction on my shoes. Maybe if you could get your hands on some molten asphalt it could do the trick for you. Alternately, you could try some cement (Don't know about this one, just guessing)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2052" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T09:26:56.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2595" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="123" CreationDate="2015-01-06T12:43:30.753" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two solutions, with some top notch drawing (I'm clearly the next Vincent Van Gogh).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tie a thin piece of string  through your zipper the hole at the top of your zipper and your belt. However, have the string go through the &lt;em&gt;inside&lt;/em&gt; of your pants, then out from the top of your pants, and then tied into your belt. This will be much less visible than if the string went outside the pants, especially if you can find string the same colour as your belt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6SBhZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6SBhZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put tape on the &lt;em&gt;inside&lt;/em&gt; of your pants, where it's not visible. Use this tape to tape the zipper to the top of your pants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pz0xd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pz0xdm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="165" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T09:58:43.127" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T09:58:43.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2596" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2584" CreationDate="2015-01-06T13:07:58.090" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cut a strip of sandpaper and glue it to the sole. Try different placements for optimal result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2054" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T13:07:58.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2598" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="123" CreationDate="2015-01-06T16:49:31.460" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes use a paperclip, passing it through the hole in the zipper and trying to attach it to the jeans' fabric and/or move it around so that the zipper does not move. This depends on the kind of jeans and requires testing until you find something that works for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1OAtg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1OAtgt.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1938" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-15T13:46:39.517" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T13:46:39.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2591" CreationDate="2015-01-06T17:49:37.460" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Saying  European measurements is not a proper terminology and that is the reason you had a confused clerk at the hardware store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are two standard measurements in the world, metric and imperial. Imperial is miles yards, feet, inches etc. Metric is meters, millimeters, centimeters etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;if your furniture was made in Europe the hardware is more likely then not metric. Take a bolt or nut to the hardware store with you. Show it to the clerk and tell them what you need. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T17:49:37.460" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2600" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2591" CreationDate="2015-01-06T18:08:22.473" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're trying to get an imperial bolt to screw in to metric nut, that's likely pretty hopeless. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Beyond the obvious length and diameter issue you will likely encounter differences in the thread pitch. Imperial bolts typically use the &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_Thread_Standard&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Unified Thread Standard (UTS)&lt;/a&gt; while metric bolts typically use &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_metric_screw_thread&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ISO standard threads&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While there may be &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/general-archive/metric-imperial-thread-match-90882/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a few that seem to screw together&lt;/a&gt;, at best you'll end up with a loose, wobbly, and potentially dangerous connection. Save yourself the the time and aggravation and use one or the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're just looking for a tool that will work for both metric and imperial you could try a crescent wrench or &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjustable_spanner&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;adjustable spanner&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/K9SEK.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T18:08:22.473" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2601" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="2604" CreationDate="2015-01-06T19:01:25.167" Score="20" ViewCount="8837" Body="&lt;p&gt;It just got done snowing about 30 inches, and my pregnant wife is having a strong craving for some tacos. We don't have any beef or chicken to make tacos at home. The taco place is only about a mile away. No way my car can make it through this snow since the streets haven't been plowed yet and likely won't be plowed for another day or more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply put, I must get tacos fast. I'm predicting the deep snow will slow me down considerably. So what would normally take about 30 minutes, will likely take at least 50 to 90 minutes plus I'll get considerably wet from the snow and might even catch a cold, and I don't want to get my wife sick when I get back. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have any special snow equipment I could use. Is there any way, any method, any ordinary household items to make my trip more efficient and dryer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:40:51.163" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T14:40:51.163" Title="How to walk through deep snow at a faster pace and keep feet/legs dry as possible?" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2602" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-01-06T19:08:57.003" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plunger&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;toilet plunger&lt;/a&gt;. That's what it was designed for, and if you use it right, won't splash at all. Most people have one by the toilet, or in a small closet nearby. It's far more effective than using a brush, and much less messy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lovAL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lovALm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T11:20:22.387" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T11:20:22.387" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2603" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2015-01-06T19:12:17.287" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Washing out a sponge and wringing out as much water as you can after you are done using it will help inhibit odor causing bacteria/fungi from growing on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also try leaving it in a basket next to your sink. This will allow the sponge to dry out more thoroughly than just leaving it in the sink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When all else fails, and your sponge still smells, then you can use white vinegar, or hand sanitizer to get the smell out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T19:12:17.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2604" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2601" CreationDate="2015-01-06T20:03:46.823" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your 2 main options will probably be making a sled and/or snow shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A sled can be fashioned from a number of household items, you basically just need something that is relatively light weight and flat to convex. A large plastic trashcan lid should do the trick nicely without any modification if you're only using it for short slides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Snow shoes will need a little more thought and work. You're pretty much looking for something that can be strapped to the bottom of your shoe that will give you enough surface area to walk on top of the snow, without being so heavy or awkwardly shaped that they're hard to walk in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uyR0L.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some ideas for quick improvised snow shoes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PwFnKxmeZ0&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Tennis rackets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;5-gallon bucket lids&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boyslife.org/hobbies-projects/projects/23375/make-your-own-snowshoes/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;PVC pipe and twine&lt;/a&gt;, more time consuming but you'll have a better end result.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or if you have a little more time you could try a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Snowshoes-and-Use-Them&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;traditional approach&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would go with a combined approach if you're in a hilly area. Use the sled to go down hill and shoes to go up hill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, be sure to reheat the tacos before serving...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T20:03:46.823" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2601" CreationDate="2015-01-06T20:04:38.620" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;The obvious household item would be garbage bags — they are found in most homes (advanced recyclers excepted), they are waterproof, and they are large enough to stick a foot in and cover a fair bit of your leg. Tie them to your trouser legs with an elastic, with paperclips, with sticky tape or anything you have on hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hopefully your shoes can stand the snow, in which case you're probably better off with your socks inside the bags but the bags inside the shoes. If you put the bags outside the shoes, they're likely to tear up pretty quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Snowshoes or skis would be more comfortable, but that's not something you can so quickly build from common household items. You could try fastening a pair of wooden boards or metal trays to the bottom of your shoes to prevent sinking in the snow, but I do not recommend that: you could break an ankle if the support gets caught in something. If you go that route, strive to make the fastening between the shoe and the support strong enough to last the whole way but not so strong that your ankle would break before it. Cardboard snowshoes might actually work best for a quick-to-build solution, and they'd be flexible enough not to endanger your ankles, but I don't know if they'd last the whole way. Maybe snowshoes made of cardboard wrapped in a garbage bag?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A realistic alternative might be to pay someone with snow shoes or snow tires or skis to deliver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1214" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T20:04:38.620" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2606" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2601" CreationDate="2015-01-06T20:06:25.933" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.bg/search?q=snow%20gaiters&amp;amp;safe=off&amp;amp;es_sm=93&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;tbo=u&amp;amp;source=univ&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ei=fTWwVOC_IsTkaobKgsAI&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQsAQ&amp;amp;biw=1600&amp;amp;bih=775&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;snow gaiters&lt;/a&gt; out of some household materials. Take some &lt;strong&gt;plastic wrap&lt;/strong&gt; (the thin transparant material typically used for sealing food items in containers to keep them fresh over a longer period of time). Wrap some of this around each of your legs and shoes except the sole because you don't want to slip on the snow. I am trying to explain that you can make something like &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaiters&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;this&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; as shown on the picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PeJTq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And you can also put elastic hair ties on your shoes to keep the plastic wrap on your feet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will look very funny with these plastic gaiters, but they will protect your feet from moisture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-09T20:30:03.567" LastActivityDate="2015-01-09T20:30:03.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2607" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2469" CreationDate="2015-01-06T20:18:36.397" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;What causes cables to fall behind the desk once unplugged? The weight of the cable is sufficient to drag the cable down because there isn't enough friction between the portion of the cable on top of the desk and the desk surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/akN4h.png&quot; alt=&quot;Hook &amp;amp; Loop / Velcro&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do IT work and often unplug everything and take the laptop/tower from the user's desk, but I don't want to fish around for individual cables when I replace the machine. So I use a hook and loop (Velcro™) fastener to simply bind all of the cables together. The net effect is that, bound together, they have enough weight and friction to simply sit atop the desk surface. Of course someone could push the bundle off the desk, but left alone it is usually sufficient:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;no desk protrusions&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;supports heavier cables (the more cables the better)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;lays horizontally on desk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a hook and loop fastener, you can use an elastic band, a hair tie/scrunchie, a hair clip, zip tie (if you're not doing this often and have wire cutters as I do), tape, or a piece of wire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xuYV7.png&quot; alt=&quot;Elastic Bands&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1nOG6.png&quot; alt=&quot;Hair Ties&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/53d4f.png&quot; alt=&quot;Hair Clip&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rc7Ln.png&quot; alt=&quot;Zip Tie&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, if the bundle of cables is still trying to pull itself behind the desk, you might need to weigh it down a bit more, and a wrist-rest (as mentioned in another answer) works great. I've also let a desk stapler do the job of holding cables until I return. By this I mean using the stapler itself as additional weight, with the cables held between the base and upper portion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2061" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T20:18:36.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2601" CreationDate="2015-01-06T21:48:45.907" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I have to spend several minutes in deep snow, I wear two pairs of pants, an interior layer (Usually Pajama pants), which I actually pull my socks up over the hem of, and an exterior layer (Jeans).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2015-01-06T21:48:45.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2610" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-07T01:19:36.603" Score="18" ViewCount="17286" Body="&lt;p&gt;Generally during birthday bashes or similar events, There are more possibilities that glitters stick to my hands, face and even all over the body after the event. Also I have this experience while doing some glitters based crafts works. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regardless of whether the glitter is thrown like a powder directly or applied like spray, it is difficult to remove them from skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These glitters stuck in my skin spreads across the entire home, couch, mattress, i.e. wherever I go.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually I wipe with wet napkin and wash my skin with with water vigorously, but it is not as effective to remove completely. I have also tried to use tapes but this will rip out hair, as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I remove the glitters neatly from my skin?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-01-07T01:57:26.853" LastActivityDate="2016-11-30T12:50:49.650" Title="How do I remove or clean the glitters from my skin?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2611" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-01-07T01:28:00.477" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;A builder friend of mine who services student accommodation passed on this great tip that requires only a readily available and disposable tool - and no gloves:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;get a garbage bag.  Most homes will have one, often in the bathroom.  &lt;em&gt;Check it has no manufactured perforations&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;push one arm down to the bottom of the bag and hold the rim of the bag with the other&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;using the hand inside the bin bag, reach under water to the drain hole.  You may feel wet at this point - you aren't.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;now pump the palm of your hand over the drain hole as a crude plunger OR simply use your fingers to remove the obstruction&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;once the blockage is dislodged or pulled out, the bowl should empty.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;invert the bag by clenching your hand and pulling towards you while holding the opening in place over the bowl. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;discard.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's not usually necessary to hold the blockage inside the garbage bag, although this can be done if the blockage was something that didn't belong in the toilet in the first place - simply hold onto it as you invert the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Garbage bags are also known as a trash bag, bin bag, refuse sack, black bag, etc, a well known brand is Hefty bag but many others and cheap generics are available.  Plastic carrier/shopping bags often have perforations (as do garbage bags in some regions - @Angelo), and are prone to rip or puncture, so avoid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2069" LastEditorUserId="2069" LastEditDate="2015-01-09T06:19:17.560" LastActivityDate="2015-01-09T06:19:17.560" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2610" CreationDate="2015-01-07T01:40:55.477" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a lint roll. Made to tidy slacks and such, it may work very well for the glitter. Can be found at most food stores, drug stores, Walmart etc., for around four or five bucks. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GjU89.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;lint roller&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T01:40:55.477" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="2614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2610" CreationDate="2015-01-07T02:33:25.130" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This may work:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;First brush them off yourself, the idea is to get as many of these things off as possible. Because water can make them even more sticky in some cases use a dry brush or cloth.  Even rubbing your hand across your body to get them off will work for the brunt of them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Getting a shop vac or nozzle attachment for your vacuum cleaner can help you use that to suck all the glitter off. Alternate rubbing with the cloth gently to loosen the particles and then sucking with the nozzle to remove them. This step is really good for when it is thrown like a powder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You should be almost clean now. Get a good soap that is really foamy and soap up with it. This method should remove the dry glitter, if it was sticky then see the alternative step. The idea is to get a really foamy soap that disconnects the adhered glitter and lets it fall away, dish soap is not advisable as it dries the skin out to fast, but some bubble baths and shampoos may help&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Alternative Method:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To loosen sticky bonds try lemon juice and baking soda as a scrub, rubbing alcohol, or even vinegar. Using oil after the acid scrub helps to moisturise the skin and clean off any remaining glitter, then doing a scrub again helps. Remember to let the oil stay on the skin for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;As the other answer suggests a lint roller may help. However, here are some methods to create a cheap Lint Roller.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using Masking Tape or similiar. Rub this across your body, but a lint roller is usually different and this may pull hair. If you dab with it that works better. Also, rub the tape against something else to lessen the effect and then it will pull hair less and in some cases not at all. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tips:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clean from top to bottom and when touching a clean area make sure no glitter is on your hands. This way no contamination results and no glitter falls back onto your body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Soaking in a tub for step 3 while rubbing down with a cloth or brush(is better) helps clean it off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081101162637AAZGuLr&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Yahoo Answers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have never used this, so be aware that this may not work and this may be Yahoo Answers saying crazy things again. Also, it is not advisable to put nail polish remover on your skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From the User Replace:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Try WD-40 or rubbing alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From the User Amelia:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Try taking a cotton ball soaked with nail polish remover and soak the&#xA;  glitter directly for about 30 seconds or longer, that should break it&#xA;  down&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So taking from that answer a strong acid like vinegar or maybe even a chemical like rubbing alcohol should work like I said.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T02:33:25.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="495" CreationDate="2015-01-07T04:55:49.283" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a the back side of a pocket comb. It is an item that I usually have in my pocket, is strong enough to withstand serious scraping, and it comes out of the experience completely unharmed. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/I0kRF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/I0kRFm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2072" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2015-01-07T05:02:55.887" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T05:02:55.887" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3616" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2601" CreationDate="2015-01-07T08:18:10.830" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;With &lt;a href=&quot;http://media.salewa.com/Ispo/snowshoe/_thumbs/646_5304_6921_WS-999-ROCKER-PL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;snowshoes&lt;/a&gt;, you will be able to walk on snow without falling deep inside the snow and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.militaria.it/banner/701201393.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;waterproof leggings&lt;/a&gt;, you should stay dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also you need waterproof shoes, as the snow shoes will only prevent you from falling to deep in the snow but not prevent the shoes from getting wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2075" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2015-01-07T14:59:22.790" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T14:59:22.790" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3618" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-07T11:36:03.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the use, modification, or improvisation of furniture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'home'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/hardware&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'hardware'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;hardware&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T13:04:46.763" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T13:04:46.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3619" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-07T11:36:03.753" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the use, modification, or improvisation of furniture." OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T13:04:43.603" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T13:04:43.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3620" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-07T11:37:45.637" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks including usage of snow or solving problems which appear as a result of snow presence, or just snowing. It can be used when snow is stopping you to do something (walk, drive your car ...)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/winter&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'winter'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;winter&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/rain&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'rain'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;rain&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T20:51:17.933" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T20:51:17.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3621" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-07T11:37:45.637" Score="0" Body="Hacks including usage of snow or solving problems which appear when it is snowing" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T20:51:20.660" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T20:51:20.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3622" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-07T11:39:44.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to shoes. Including but not limited to: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Care of shoes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Improvement of shoes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Problems with shoes &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hacks utilizing shoes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/clothing&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;clothing&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;clothing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-19T09:43:55.360" LastActivityDate="2019-12-19T09:43:55.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="3623" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-07T11:39:44.723" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to shoes." OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-19T09:43:55.360" LastActivityDate="2019-12-19T09:43:55.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="3624" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3625" CreationDate="2015-01-07T12:50:51.610" Score="5" ViewCount="618" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there anything I can do to soften my beard from home? Should I use some softening cream &amp;amp; iron(hope that word is correct) my beard?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2081" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T13:31:29.650" Title="How do I soften my beard without going to a beauty parlour?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3625" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3624" CreationDate="2015-01-07T13:03:04.030" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not clear whether you mean to soften it before shaving (in which case, steam) or whether you just want a softer feeling beard. If the latter, wash it with shampoo and then apply hair conditioner, combing it through, rinse it off, and when its dry, use hair straighteners if you want to stop it being curly (if by 'iron' you actually do mean smoothing out or de- creasing with heat). In theory, you could use an iron and board, but its a bit risky - hard to get the temperature right and avoid burning your skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-01-07T13:08:29.877" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T13:08:29.877" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3627" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2015-01-07T14:58:27.737" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find it's enough to pour some boiling water over it every now and then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2086" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T14:58:27.737" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3628" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3636" CreationDate="2015-01-07T15:45:07.493" Score="10" ViewCount="7693" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;First off, this isn't about trimming techniques or Dos and Don'ts.&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;I use a similar &lt;em&gt;electric trimmer&lt;/em&gt; to the one the OP posted in the following question: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1806/what-to-do-if-your-shaver-broke-halfway-through-shaving/1829#1829&quot;&gt;What to do if your shaver broke halfway through shaving?&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;I also already follow the rules mentioned in the top-answer of the above question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have a beard, and I don't shave close. That's why I used the term facial hair. I have a certain facial hair style I want to accomplish every time I trim my facial hair again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P7oiMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;quick sketch of my personal style&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I actually have two questions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How do I trim my facial hair symmetrically?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How do I achieve the same facial hair style every time I trim?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To trim symmetrically I just use my good eye and move my head from left to right and trim here and there, until I find it symmetrically.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If my last trimming-session isn't that long ago, I can still see where the hair is shorter; I see the trimming-lines and try to follow them again. But if I trimmed a long time ago, I can't recognize where I trimmed last time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about something like a template. But what would that be made of and where could it be fixed?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope I'm not the only one bothered by this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T14:23:47.253" Title="How do I trim my facial hair symmetrically and the same every time" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3629" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3645" CreationDate="2015-01-07T16:24:55.823" Score="15" ViewCount="48565" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a family member who has very sensitive skin. Sometimes He will have a cut or scrape or some such that needs to be covered with an adhesive bandage. While peeling off the bandage, the adhesive sometimes tears his skin further, despite that fact that we tried to remove it gently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, are there any ways to break down the adhesive or moisturize the area before removing? Water works sometimes, but other times it would be best not to use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Its required to remove the bandage to remove &lt;a href=&quot;http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/752589P/tegaderm-iv-advanced-secure-dressings-1683-application-step-8.jpg&quot;&gt;I.V. dressings&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastEditorUserId="129" LastEditDate="2015-01-08T16:48:28.263" LastActivityDate="2020-12-15T07:15:20.567" Title="How do I remove a bandage from thin skin?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="15" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3630" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-07T16:49:37.357" Score="7" ViewCount="2137" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have just moved into a new apartment on the fifth floor of a building and the water pressure is dismal. The sinks I can deal with, but not the shower... are there any hacks you can perform on the shower head itself?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2087" LastEditorUserId="11686" LastEditDate="2018-01-19T10:38:39.020" LastActivityDate="2020-09-30T15:21:49.597" Title="Ways to improve shower's water pressure?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3631" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2445" CreationDate="2015-01-07T16:52:08.960" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Down is a great natural loose fill fiber providing both warmth and comfort.  Unfortunately it absorbs odors, can host dust mites, and may mildew and mold if not regularly laundered and kept dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Check the pillow for rips or tears, and repair before washing&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash on gentle/delicate cycle - you may need to balance the load with another pillow or other article about the same size and weight of the pillow&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse twice&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry on gentle/delicate, stopping the dryer frequently to fluff (ie, separate the down) the pillow until completely dry&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat of any odors still linger&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should eliminate any residual smells from the pillow.  If it doesn't then you may need to replace the pillow to eliminate the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T16:52:08.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3633" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2593" CreationDate="2015-01-07T17:15:26.747" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;While I wouldn't suggest using your expensive (and life critical!) SCUBA equipment for cleaning duty, if it's all you have, it'll work.  Scuba tanks are often pressurized to several thousand PSI, which is a hundred times more pressure than you want for blow gun use.  The regulators used in scuba diving bring this pressure down, often in two stages with two regulators.  The mouthpiece often contains the second regulator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first stage regulator, closest to the tank (often on the tank) brings the pressure down to a usable range for cleaning items using a blow gun, though it's still higher pressure than most home/shop air compressors, so you'll want to be careful, or adjust this regulator to a lower pressure output. If you have no other tools or extra hoses, simply disconnect the output hose of the first stage from the second stage/mouthpiece.  Turn the air tank valve to open and air will rush out the hose.  Keep a firm grip on the hose when the valve is open, even at these moderate pressures, a whipping hose with metal connectors on the end can cause significant injury.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many first stage regulators have limiters to prevent air loss in case of leaks, but it should permit enough air for cleaning purposes - just don't expect to be able to run air tools continuously from this without a more suitable high flow regulator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, letting the air out of a scuba tank quickly in this manner may result in condensation inside the cylinder which may eventually damage the cylinder.  It's really not a good use of life-critical SCUBA equipment, and particularly for high pressure cylinders. Make sure you inspect your tanks internally on a regular basis if you plan to use them for this purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T17:15:26.747" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3630" CreationDate="2015-01-07T17:26:05.577" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you get a narrower head, the water will come out faster, so it will feel like there is higher pressure, even though the water is low in volume. You can even get a head that puts the water out in one narrow stream, which can be quite sharp. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's nothing you can do to improve the pressure in an apartment complex, other than trying to get your shower at a time when everyone else is not likely to be running water. Showers, dishwashers, and washing machines (not everyone has these last 2) use a lot of water, so 2 running at once will not improve your experience. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T17:26:05.577" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3636" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3628" CreationDate="2015-01-07T20:08:01.160" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way to accomplish this is to buy some window cling inkjet paper, then take two photographs of your face.  One head on, and one from the side (pick the side that's looking better).  Cut the head on face in half, and mirror one side of it to the other. Also take the one side photo and mirror it.  You should have three images - one head on, and one right, and one left.  All of them should only have original imagery from one side of the face, though, due to the mirroring.  Expect them to look/feel strange - your brain recognizes your face very well, and when presented with an altered face it'll notice and tell you something is wrong.  Ignore that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Print these out a little bit smaller than life size onto the window cling inkjet paper, and place them on your mirror at a comfortable height.  You should now be able to look at yourself through the window cling from the front and both sides.  Even with full color, you should be able to see your face through the window cling, but depending on the cling, printer, and images this might be difficult - adjust the image transparency or brightness and try again.  You'll also have to adjust the size a little bit.  Since your mirror self is in the distance and visually smaller, the printout will need to be slightly smaller than life size, but not by much.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you should be able to very closely attain a consistent, symmetrical look.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warning: Most faces aren't perfectly symmetrical.  Don't blame me if you find out that one ear is slightly higher than the other, or that your eyes aren't exactly perpendicular to your nose/mouth.  If this does turn out to be a problem, then make it as symmetrical as you can, then take three pictures without using any mirroring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T20:08:01.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2610" CreationDate="2015-01-07T21:44:05.417" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I ever get glitter on me and wiping it off doesn't work, I use play dough. When you push the play dough across your skin, it picks up the glitter. It's safe, easy and can even be used to clean glitter off of the furniture in your house too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T21:44:05.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3638" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3642" CreationDate="2015-01-07T21:52:45.757" Score="10" ViewCount="39926" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a lot of stains on my concrete garage floor from oil leaks from my car and some grease. I've tried multiple times to get rid of them and now I can barely stand them. I've tried scrubbing them with a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-Electric-Stainless-Steel-Wire-Brush-KH581/100341129&quot;&gt;steel wire brush&lt;/a&gt;, but that does next to nothing and is just a waste of time and energy. Is there any quick trick to get these stains out of my garage floor? I don't want to spend more than 10-15 dollars on this though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-09-04T12:42:47.827" LastActivityDate="2020-06-04T20:34:50.577" Title="How to get stains out of the garage floor" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;garage&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3640" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2015-01-07T23:19:45.443" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't have any other solution for you, besides using a dedicated adhesive remover like &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0019GG2K6&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;. They're pretty cheap, at ~$10 for 50 wipes, though you could probably find them cheaper if you tried.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've used them (though not on regular bandaids, admittedly), and they work as advertised, though I've never had the problem of thin skin that rips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastActivityDate="2015-01-07T23:19:45.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3641" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3638" CreationDate="2015-01-07T23:47:39.610" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;While not a quick fix, using muriatic acid to wash the concrete floor will get a lot of the surface stains. You may have to use it multiple times to get a really deep stain out. Then there are issues around handling an acid (safety, disposal, etc.). Also, if the surface of the concrete has been sealed, you will have to remove the seal before any cleaning agent will work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option would be to paint the concrete. This will probably be outside the price range of $10 to $15.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Looking at some other solutions to this issue (I have not tried these):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oven Cleaner&lt;/strong&gt;: Get those unsightly grease, oil, and transmission fluid stains off your concrete driveway or garage floor. Spray them with oven cleaner. Let it settle for 5-10 minutes, then scrub with a stiff brush and rinse it off with your garden hose at its highest pressure. Severe stains may require a second application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Soda&lt;/strong&gt;: Here’s how to remove oil stains from concrete drive-ways and garage floors: Gather up a small bag of cat litter, a few cans of cola, a stiff bristle broom, bucket, laundry detergent, bleach, eye protection, and rubber gloves. Cover the stain with a thin layer of cat litter and brush it in. Sweep up the litter and pour cola to cover the area. Work the cola in with a bristle broom, and leave the cola for about twenty minutes. Mix 1/4 cup laundry detergent with 1/4 cup bleach in 1 gallon (3.7 liters) warm water and use it to mop up the mess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WD-40&lt;/strong&gt;: Did a leaky oil pan leave a big ugly spot in the middle of your concrete driveway? To get rid of an unsightly oil spot, just spray it with a generous amount of WD-40 and then hose it down with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Found at: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-concrete-stains/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-concrete-stains/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T00:34:24.430" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3642" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3638" CreationDate="2015-01-08T00:25:04.890" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use cat litter as this works really well. Cat litter works good for cleaning oil spills, but also for cleaning many spots, especially greasy ones. Pour a small amount onto the spot and rub into the spot, pulverizing with your shoe. Sweep up when finished and maybe do it a second time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's a greasy spot, pour fresh oil onto the spot first to dissolve and break it up, then use cat litter to take up the oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a chemical is used, cat litter will help pick up what's left.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-01-11T00:17:19.007" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T00:17:19.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3643" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2015-01-08T00:31:15.310" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try spraying &quot;Goo Gone&quot; under the bandage or tape as you slowly pull off. Go slow enough to allow the adhesive to dissolve slightly and spray as you go. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: Goo Gone does have a product specifically for bandage adhesive &lt;a href=&quot;http://googone.com/products/goo-gone-skin/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://googone.com/products/goo-gone-skin/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="20514" LastEditDate="2017-04-20T22:24:09.300" LastActivityDate="2017-04-20T22:24:09.300" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3644" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3638" CreationDate="2015-01-08T00:57:34.610" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way my dad taught me to do this would be to saturate the area with kerosene (cheap and readily available), scrub with a stiff nylon brush, then spray off using a garden hose with a nozzle to increase water pressure.  Then you repeat because it never all comes off the first time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We did occasionally use muriatic acid for this as a last resort on extreme stains, but it requires a great deal of care. Because it is an acid, you need to be careful about splashing yourself and breathing it, the hands-and-knees work is limited, but also it will not just clean concrete, it can dissolve it too if left on too long.  A safer acid to try would be phosphoric acid, less strong but a whole lot safer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another cheap and useful cleaner would be tri-sodium phosphate.  Tri-sodium phosphate is a crystalline cleanser similar to soap.  It will break down oils so it is useful for both dissolving the grease stain and also for dissolving other oil-based chemicals you have applied (like the kerosene).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2072" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T00:57:34.610" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2015-01-08T03:43:49.217" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;An easy way to remove bandages is to apply either baby oil or olive oil. Simply dip a cotton ball or a q-tip (preferably a cotton ball) into the oil and gently rub it on the bandage until it comes off. This is a very easy, cheap, and painless method for removing bandages. I use it all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T03:43:49.217" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3646" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2584" CreationDate="2015-01-08T04:09:51.123" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pine resin works well. A big pine near my house was cut down, and I dissolved some of the sap in a mix of acetone and alcohol (flammable!). It works well as antislip, and is clear. Of course, after your shoes pick up dus, it is less effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T04:09:51.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3647" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2015-01-08T07:07:42.870" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is it not acceptable just to leave it in place and let it fall off itself after a few days? So long as it's a &quot;breathable&quot; type there's no immediate need to remove it I would have thought.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, maybe try an ACTUAL bandage wrapped around and pinned rather than glued - or an elastic version? You would use a gauze or pad under the bandage to do the protective work and the bandage just holds that in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T07:07:42.870" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3649" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2278" CreationDate="2015-01-08T10:16:33.153" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Of course its best to avoid this altogether. So having a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.de/search?site=&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;source=hp&amp;amp;biw=1778&amp;amp;bih=959&amp;amp;q=stofftaschentuch&amp;amp;oq=stofftaschentuch&amp;amp;gs_l=img.3..0l3j0i24l7.4593.7329.0.7888.16.12.0.4.4.0.141.961.10j2.12.0.msedr...0...1ac.1.60.img..0.16.969.YL_YhH3Ddek&quot;&gt;hanky&lt;/a&gt; ready (that is outside of a container) and close to your hand (e.G. in your &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.de/search?site=&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;source=hp&amp;amp;biw=1778&amp;amp;bih=959&amp;amp;q=Jackett+Herren&amp;amp;oq=Jackett+Herren&amp;amp;gs_l=img.3..0.1243.4025.0.4199.14.8.0.6.6.0.95.585.8.8.0.msedr...0...1ac.1.60.img..0.14.597.jattLoTQ-Xs&quot;&gt;jackett&lt;/a&gt;/coat pocket) and apply directly after/during ejaculation will reduce the amount of situations where leftovers are on clothes. If you happen to have this kind of sex regularly this should be a permanent preparation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clean: &lt;strong&gt;First remove the semen&lt;/strong&gt; as quickly as possible by placing your finger next to it (not on it) and roll it up while moving over the semen. Use each finger only once or clean it after use with a towel. Speed is important. Most fabric will not soak up the liquid instantly so you can reduce the intense of the spot if you remove it quicker. Semen is kinda sticky and so is your finger. This works best on jeans or similar fabric that is kinda water repelling. If available, use tampons for this task, they work even better then fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The goal here is to &lt;strong&gt;lift&lt;/strong&gt; the semen &lt;strong&gt;from&lt;/strong&gt; the &lt;strong&gt;fabric&lt;/strong&gt;, be careful not to rub it in more then absolutely necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then spit on your hand (or use water if available) and press the cleaning liquid through the fabric (from the inside) so that the ejaculate is diluted and replaced by spit / water. The goal here is to &lt;strong&gt;replace&lt;/strong&gt; the highly visible white &lt;strong&gt;semen with&lt;/strong&gt; a less visible kinda &lt;strong&gt;clear liquid&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then &lt;strong&gt;wait&lt;/strong&gt; as long as possible. Semen changes color to a semi-transparent yellow after some minutes and thus becomes less visible, also some parts dry. If possible press fabric that is not visible (socks) on the wet spot to dry it quicker. DO NOT USE PAPER TOWELS! They are likely to leave small white particles on your clothes that shine like stars on black fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If nothing helped, create a distraction. If you wear a shining red flower in your jackets front pocket nobody will care about your pants. Of course that only works so long, so be sure to properly clean yourself soon or go grab your spare pants from the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastEditorUserId="129" LastEditDate="2015-01-08T10:25:08.107" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T10:25:08.107" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2015-01-08T12:13:07.613" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the kind of glue used ethanol works great for this. You can get pure un-denatured ethanol at your pharmacy if its a prohibited item in your country (as it is in mine).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply very small doses of it as larger spills will irritate seriously sensitive skin. You might want to use cotton swaps. Just put the ethanol on the outside of the bandage above the glue and it will fall off by itself after a minute or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If any rips occur while removing the bandage you can use this as sterilizer as well. I've heard that there are ethanol based sterilizers as well, they should be best as they are meant to be used on injured skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T12:13:07.613" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2511" CreationDate="2015-01-08T12:44:56.750" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have made frequent use of &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;duct tape&lt;/a&gt; in this situations. First layer is with sticky side out wrapped LOOSLY! around your hand, then cut it off and add a second layer with sticky side to the inside above the first layer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That way you have the silver side inside and out and have some useful makeshift gloves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want more softness wrap cloth around your hand before creating the gloves. This will give you good grip on many things as well, but I would not want to climb with such gloves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As duct tape is an incredible useful tool anyway you would want to keep some rolls in your car / backpack anyway. So, if you forgot your gloves make some with tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a more complex way in creating duct tape gloves described in &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXL8mEm3JVc&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt;. It will fit better then just wrapping it around but it take considerably more time (15 minutes).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T12:44:56.750" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="195" CreationDate="2015-01-08T13:07:14.183" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you fold the wire in a daisy chain pattern it will be too stiff to entangle, yet easily open able. (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7-l-PiVWNY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This video&lt;/a&gt; shows what I mean)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is especially useful if you want to store the earbuds for a prolonged time, but after some getting-used-to one can do this in a short moment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In words you would do it like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the cable at all three ends at once and detect the middle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grab the cable at the middle letting the ends go.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;From now on keep the two/three cables always together, don't just grab one.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make a small loop on the middle by twisting the bent cable into itself (like a snake-house).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;now grab through the loop and hold the cable above the loop, pulling it back through the loop, creating another loop (about three fingers wide or smaller).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;let go of the cable part you just pulled through and reach through the freshly created loop.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;repeat #5 and #6 until the whole cable is in small interwinded loops.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold the cable and put it in your pocket.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To open just grab the cable ends and pull, it should unchain itself. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T13:07:14.183" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3653" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2015-01-08T16:09:16.487" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A quite similar answer has already been posted, but I can't comment yet so here is mine:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For AA or AAA alkaline batteries you can &lt;strong&gt;slightly&lt;/strong&gt; deform them by hitting them &lt;strong&gt;gently&lt;/strong&gt; with a hammer. It gives a little extra life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be cautious to not tear or break the battery, it contains toxic products !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2113" LastEditorUserId="2113" LastEditDate="2015-01-23T09:21:12.803" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T09:21:12.803" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3654" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-08T16:57:08.990" Score="5" ViewCount="1896" Body="&lt;p&gt;Someone has spilled hot candle wax on the carpet again. How can I remove it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vacuuming doesn't seem to work, it breaks up the wax a bit, but not enough to pull it free from the carpet fibers and I would rather not have to rent a steam cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T16:57:08.990" Title="Cleaning/removing wax from carpet" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3655" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3654" CreationDate="2015-01-08T16:57:08.990" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two ways that I've found to remove wax from a carpet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before using either method try scrape off and pick up any large clumps of wax from the surface of the carpet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The iron method:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Preheat your iron on a lower setting, if your iron has a setting for synthetic fabrics use it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place a few (2-4) layers of paper towel over the wax spot.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gently place the iron on the paper towel. &#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try not to press down or rub too much, you don't want the wax to further embed in the carpet. Think blotting not scrubbing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After about 5-10 seconds pick up the iron.&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You should see that some of the wax has melted and absorbed into the paper towel, if not put the iron back on for a couple more seconds.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat steps 2-4 until you've melted and blotted up all of the wax.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The coffee maker and &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_cleaner#Wet.2Fdry&quot;&gt;shop vac&lt;/a&gt; method:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a coffee maker to heat water.&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add water to coffee maker as usual and turn it on, just don't add coffee grounds.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Depending on the type of wax you may need water that is hotter than your coffee maker can provide, in this case heat the water in a kettle or microwave, just be sure that the water isn't at a rolling boil to avoid damaging the carpet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour hot water on the wax to melt/soften it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Quickly extract, or suck up, the hot water and melted wax with the shop vac.&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It is important to be quick here. Have your shop vac on and ready before pouring the hot water. If you're too slow the water will cool and the wax will set.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is probably worth mentioning that these methods also work for removing deodorant and other wax like stuff from carpets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T16:57:08.990" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3656" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3665" CreationDate="2015-01-08T17:17:12.380" Score="8" ViewCount="3006" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have seen lots of methods for cutting the top from a wine bottle and tried a few. However, I noticed that when I remove the top of the wine bottle, the area cut is always really jagged. Nothing a lot sandpaper and time cant fix, but I would really like to know which method is the best for a clean cut. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The one I have tried is scoring the out side of a bottle, use a candle to heat around the score, and then use ice to immediately cool the glass down. This is done repeatedly until the glass breaks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I need a clean break because I want to use the bottom half of the bottle as a drinking glass. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2115" LastEditorUserId="2115" LastEditDate="2015-01-08T18:05:51.663" LastActivityDate="2015-01-17T12:33:04.897" Title="What is the best method for cutting the top off a wine bottle?" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3657" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-08T18:09:31.797" Score="16" ViewCount="21199" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to determine how much heating oil is left in a tank like this if the gauge is broken?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WI6KJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WI6KJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Domestic heating oil tank&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2116" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T08:47:13.873" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T23:00:53.090" Title="How to determine how much heating oil is left in the tank?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;container&gt;&lt;energy&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3657" CreationDate="2015-01-08T18:31:55.893" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't tell if this is possible from the picture but before the time of gauges when you needed to know how much liquid was in the tank you would open the top of it, insert a long stick, pull it out and see how much of it is wet to show the level of liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2117" LastEditorUserId="2117" LastEditDate="2015-01-08T20:53:24.720" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T20:53:24.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3659" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3657" CreationDate="2015-01-08T19:07:36.850" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use temperature strips purchased at a hardware store to show you where the oil level is. These strips change color with temperature, showing you where the cooler (or warmer) fuel oil is my measuring the temperature of the &lt;em&gt;outside&lt;/em&gt; of the metal tank. If the room changes temperature throughout the day (like a garage), the strip will tell you where liquid resides inside the tank by indicating &lt;strong&gt;where the tank itself is heating/cooling more slowly&lt;/strong&gt; than the ambient temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jp5Q9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that if the temperature of the room remains relatively constant (like a basement), you can pour a bit of hot water over the strip to indicate where the cooling effect of the heating oil is keeping the temperature of the tank from going up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Propane tanks use this same principle, although the cooling effect of releasing pressurized propane gas doesn't really apply to your oil tank, but you can apply the same principle of temperature differences nonetheless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E87MB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E87MBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Removable Propane Tank Gauge&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the length of the strip is an issue (i.e. you want to measure more than the &quot;low mark&quot; of the tank), you can always use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=thermochromic+paint&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;thermochromc paints&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; or films to create a temperature-sensitive strip over a longer length. Just be sure the pigments you select are designed to change within the temperature ranges you have in that room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EJins.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EJinsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T08:51:16.480" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T08:51:16.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3657" CreationDate="2015-01-08T20:13:08.147" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a quick work around when the gauge is broken, no shopping trips needed, no tools needed, simply tap on the side of tank starting from the top and going down. The sound will change when you reach the approximate of the remaining fuel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also if you have a cap on top of the tank and enough clearance above the tank, you can use a long stick to determine the level, just like an oil dipstick. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T20:13:08.147" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3662" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2099" CreationDate="2015-01-08T20:22:39.753" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is not already mashed up in the can:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;cut the formed cranberries into slices neatly&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;mash it up to make it look as if it were not from the can&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2123" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2015-01-10T07:43:32.247" LastActivityDate="2015-01-10T07:43:32.247" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3663" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3678" CreationDate="2015-01-08T20:31:28.183" Score="11" ViewCount="93849" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some clothes or accessories made from leather tend to create (dark) stain or spots on clothes, of course especially on clothes having light colors. Some spots can be removed  easily, others not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Examples: Wearing leather shoes or a leather belt with light trousers, using a bag made from leather, wearing gloves and a white shirt, wearing a leather jacket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, this all depends on the leather used and the type of cloth or accessory, and the color and material of the clothes becoming stain etc. Especially, I noticed that this happens with different kinds of leather, but not with all products made from leather.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a number of workarounds such as:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't wear clothes with light colors.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't use shoes, belts, bags etc. made from leather.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the cloth or accessory made from leather 10 years or longer and hope that after such a long time it will have stopped making stain or spots.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But what can be done to stop something made from leather from creating stain or spots?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Examples:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trousers (cotton), stain from a leather belt; after washing, without any special treatment to remove the stain:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WpiXL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WpiXLm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;trousers with stain from leather belt&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Piece of cloth, slightly wet (rain!), after rubbing at a leather bag:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tUU4q.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tUU4qm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;cloth&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2122" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T11:18:10.137" LastActivityDate="2020-08-23T11:09:13.647" Title="How to stop leather from making stain on clothes with light colors" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="98" CreationDate="2015-01-08T20:49:43.677" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I noticed that blood usually can be removed easily as long as the stain is fresh and the blood is not clotted by using &lt;em&gt;at lot&lt;/em&gt; of &lt;em&gt;cold&lt;/em&gt; water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Afterwards, often normal washing powder together with &lt;em&gt;cold&lt;/em&gt; water works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2122" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T20:49:43.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3656" CreationDate="2015-01-08T22:50:54.037" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Getting a glass cutter or even using one for plumbing pipe to score the glass.. than bake the glass in a oven, 150 deg for 10 min or so than take a cold rag around the area above the scored area wanting removal. should snap right off..&#xA;If its still sharp use a torch to round the top off &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2125" LastActivityDate="2015-01-08T22:50:54.037" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-01-09T08:32:41.777" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use caustic soda. Be very careful when you use it and ensure that you dont get it on your hands. You generally need to mix it with water (cold water) and once mixed, pour it on the clogged toilet - leave it for 30 minutes and flush&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2138" LastActivityDate="2015-01-09T08:32:41.777" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3671" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2584" CreationDate="2015-01-09T08:56:51.057" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try drawing lines at the bottom of your shoes using a fork. That should give you quite good grip and make it less slippery&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2138" LastActivityDate="2015-01-09T08:56:51.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2084" CreationDate="2015-01-09T09:46:12.643" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best for me is the rubber plunger, but when I don't have it I use a long &lt;strong&gt;piece of thick wire&lt;/strong&gt; to clean the drain as much as I can. After that I pour &lt;strong&gt;very hot water&lt;/strong&gt; to dissolve any soap or other material which make the hair stick to each other. Usually the electric water boiler (like the one on the picture) is the easiest to boil water and carry it to the bathroom while it is still with high temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mdb5u.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;electric water boiler&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I pour the water in the drain bubbles appear, because the air cached inside increases its temperature and volume and the increased pressure helps to clear the drain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-09T11:19:30.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3673" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3677" CreationDate="2015-01-09T11:45:20.877" Score="5" ViewCount="356" Body="&lt;p&gt;My colleague who has his desk next to mine in the office has a cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do not to become infected?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some precautions are widely known, such as washing hands as often as possible, not touching the face with the hands, eating healthy foods, opening windows, sports etc. But what do you do? A real lifehack?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2122" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:34:08.860" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T14:34:08.860" Title="How to avoid being infected by a colleague" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3657" CreationDate="2015-01-09T12:15:26.367" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Like before the user Jon has answered, I would recommend you highly make a new gauge.&#xA;I would not play with knocking on the tank nor use this propane toys for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think the big pipe (on the left side) is the input, right the output and in the middle is a cap (with of course i think the broken gauge)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have time to fix this problem, you can go to your local Hardware Store and buy a double meter stick made of plastic or better a Swedish model (made of wood). Also maybe buy a new cap, one that you can turn on simple with one hand. Then put the meter in the tank, mark it and cut it, so that you just can crap it close by hand at the top (of course the cap must be turn on also).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you have a good solution if you use this yearly. otherwise the effort is not worth.&#xA;this is also the solution that real tanks must have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think this isn't' a good example of a lifehack question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;if you like you can mark the meter stick (calculate 1/4 full, 1/2, ect...)&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A6LIT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pQH7u.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2140" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-01-09T15:40:13.920" LastActivityDate="2015-01-09T15:40:13.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3673" CreationDate="2015-01-09T15:16:46.760" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use surgical mask (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.japantrendshop.com/japanese-face-mask-protect-against-swine-flu-in-fashion-p-503.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Japan style face-mask&lt;/a&gt;)! This is a true Life Hack !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These masks can protect against droplet infection and can be made by just wrapping a cloth around your face or making some yourself. They are also rather better looking than regular masks and offer protection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2124" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-01-17T02:26:46.250" LastActivityDate="2015-01-17T02:26:46.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3677" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3673" CreationDate="2015-01-09T17:36:24.097" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;First and foremost methods are using droplet protection and cleaning whenever you touch something that is infected.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Besides washing your hands and making sure you and other people cover their mouth when sneezing or coughing you could also do these methods:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Make a Face Mask.&lt;/em&gt; These can be made out of handkerchiefs, high collars(if you aren't suppose to wear one, but you need to), disposable paper products that can be thrown away after you use them once. You could buy ones but these are home-made ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Make a barrier.&lt;/em&gt; This can be done by putting high boundaries up, like books, laying coats across the area and etc. Anything that will protect against droplet infection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hcs.calpoly.edu/content/health/prevention-of-droplet-spread-illnesses&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Prevention of Droplet-spread Illnesses&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid close contact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Germs are transmitted easily when you live in&#xA;close quarters, especially during winter months when we stay indoors.&#xA;If you have a droplet-spread illness, avoid getting close to&#xA;colleagues, friends, or family members. Tell them you're sick and that&#xA;you don't want them to catch the virus. This helps protect them from&#xA;getting sick, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And remember to hand wash and disinfect things that a lot of people touch before eating or use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should wash or disinfect your hands whenever you've touched&#xA;something that an infected person might recently have touched:&#xA;computer keyboards, telephone receivers, doorknobs, elevator buttons,&#xA;faucet handles, countertops, railings, and so on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using your sleeve when touching objects also helps. Using Vitamin C and other vitamins that promote immune health are suppose to help, but never overdose and consult a doctor. Vaccines are a must and depending on a the place you work, the vaccine may be free.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/2007IP/2007ip_part4.html#4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Standard Precautions.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cdc.gov/features/rhinoviruses/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Common Colds: Protect Yourself and Others&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/treat-symptoms-12/contagious-colds&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;5 Ways to Stop Colds From Spreading in Your Family&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Know your company policy, and remember to always review it. If a person is spreading disease and other illness they may not be suppose to go work and they could be sent home depending on the policy.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remember hand-washing protects against many diseases while using sanitizers doesn't. Sanitizers are good if you can't get to a sink. Always wash hands if they are visibly soiled, sanitizer will only make mud.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Disinfecting sprays can be made with 1/4 cup bleach and 1 gallon of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-09T17:36:24.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3663" CreationDate="2015-01-09T18:00:26.730" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;It appears as if the leather has not been cured or sealed properly. Here are some methods you could use:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Vinegar to clean the stains off the clothing. This should disable the stains, but may need a vinegar soak for a while. Using vinegar should not ruin regular fabrics.&lt;/em&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Using other acids like lemon juice, etc I do not know if work, but they should. Mixing the acid with baking soda should make a sort of scouring powder if you are trouble removing the stain with just the acid.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other methods are:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Sealing the Leather again. I was under the influence that leather was suppose to be sealed. By sealing it again you could try to avoid this problem.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Also washing the leather before using it. Cleaning the leather a couple of time before using may work.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Wearing a light weight  garment over the leather, and in a way to protect the other clothing may work if none of the other methods work.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stains can also be avoided by knowing the composition of the stain:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Know if the stain is from dye, normal leather stains or some sort of chemical used to dye or etc the leather?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way you know what course of action to take for stain removal. Dye may not come out easily or at all. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-01-09T18:00:26.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3679" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3682" CreationDate="2015-01-10T00:20:13.370" Score="7" ViewCount="1715" Body="&lt;p&gt;The thing is, I had a plumber come over and look at the toilet in my house, and found he said it was leaking. However, I do not know how he knew it was leaking. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is, how do they tell if the toilets are leaking? I did not see them because my family left the house for the day when he fixed it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I have already tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Checking around for leaks.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The plumber said to do this before he came, but I found nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-01-10T00:22:04.043" LastActivityDate="2020-04-09T09:59:19.473" Title="How to test if a toilet is leaking?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3682" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3679" CreationDate="2015-01-10T06:08:12.100" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;The plumber may mean the toilet tank is leaking into the bowl through the flapper valve found at the bottom of most toilet tanks, at least in the USA. This is the most common toilet leak. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To test, you can place just enough colored drink powder, KoolAid mix,(preferably without sugar so as not to attract insects) in the toilet tank, do not flush, but wait 5 min. If the water in the bowl begins to change color, then the flapper valve is leaking.  This is a wasteful and possibly costly loss of water over time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Flapper valves cost from $5.00 to $10.00 and are very easy to replace. Buy a good one. Many are guaranteed to last five years. It takes less than five minutes to change the flapper valve. All household toilet flapper valves should be replaced about once every five years.  Even a small leak can allow an amazing and expensive loss of water. Areas with hard water cause mineral buildup on the flapper valves, or the rubber becomes hard and the valves do not seat well over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the leak is in the coupling or feed line to the toilet, or if in the water control mechanism, then it may still be a &quot;do it yourself&quot; job, but a bit more tricky, and wet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the toilet is leaking around the seal to the floor, then depending upon the age of the structure and installation, it may be a much more complicated job. Again, simplest resolution may be &quot;do it yourself&quot;, more complicated could get into heavy plumbing and even carpentry or flooring work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The next best question from you to the plumber is what part is leaking, and from where to where. Discuss that answer here or with your local hardware or plumbing merchant. Or come back here. Most all of us are familiar with toilets in one way or another. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no intent to undermine the fine and high degree of integrity in the plumbing profession, but two opinions are almost always better than one.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2156" LastActivityDate="2015-01-10T06:08:12.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3679" CreationDate="2015-01-10T08:09:08.903" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;As &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5410845/use-food-coloring-to-diagnose-a-leaking-toilet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;lifehacker&lt;/a&gt; mentions, you can check if your toilet tank is leaking in this way (essential info):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put some dye, e.g. green one (anything coloring) in the toilet tank&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cA67nm.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't flush, wait for some time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If in the toilet bowl you see colored water, your toilet is leaking, otherwise it doesn't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hr9Ykm.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's if the leak is small. If it is big, you can detect it just with your eyes :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is another way:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mark the level of water in the toilet tank with chalk (slightly above the water level, otherwise water will remove this mark immediately).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wait for some time...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check how the water level in the tank changed comparing to your mark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggested marking the water level with chalk, so as you can remove this mark later with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T07:30:40.573" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3685" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-10T13:25:14.463" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-01-10T13:25:14.463" LastActivityDate="2015-01-10T13:25:14.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3686" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-10T13:25:14.463" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-01-10T13:25:14.463" LastActivityDate="2015-01-10T13:25:14.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3687" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-10T13:34:39.967" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;storage&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt; or usage of electrical and data cables.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Questions regarding the use of specific cables for different applications are likely to be off topic here but &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be welcomed at the &lt;a href=&quot;http://electronics.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Electronic Engineering SE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/technology&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;technology&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;technology&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:29:26.157" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:29:26.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="3688" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-10T13:34:39.967" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the storage or usage of cables." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:29:26.157" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:29:26.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="3689" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3679" CreationDate="2015-01-10T16:25:04.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remove or displace some water in the trap.  Come back in a while and see if the trap has filled up to the usual level. If you have a plunger handy using it will usually leave the water lever below the usual level.  If the water is clean using a mop to soak up some of the water is also an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastEditorUserId="2161" LastEditDate="2015-01-18T13:29:46.467" LastActivityDate="2015-01-18T13:29:46.467" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3690" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1716" CreationDate="2015-01-10T18:41:59.457" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I make my tea with half measure of  hot water and afterwards I put some tap water. You can try that with coffee as well . it's so easy&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2162" LastActivityDate="2015-01-10T18:41:59.457" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3638" CreationDate="2015-01-10T19:38:39.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might try laundry detergent before some of the more aggressive methods. Some detergents are made for oily messes and if scrubbed in this could make the oil disassociate with the garage floor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mixing the Detergent with Baking Soda or salt can make a scouring solution that works on tough stains and even odours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2163" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-01-11T01:40:46.243" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T01:40:46.243" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3692" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-11T00:49:18.393" Score="3" ViewCount="313" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-32809&amp;amp;gclid=CNfrh5bYisMCFVAbgQodCI8A7g&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Urine Guard&lt;/a&gt; is a product for animals that protects from them spraying the walls with Urine. I need a substitute for this, because the original product is to small and my pet jumps and sprays. Also, the product is pretty expensive for something that doesn't fit properly, especially if I bought loads of it.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I already tried Cardboard. But the animal eats that.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;My friend said use plastic bags or clothe. But that gets dirty pretty fast and my pet could eat that and choke, so I haven't tried yet and I won't.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are some other methods? I need something that doesn't rust easily and can be cleaned without falling apart.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of my main problems is that if I stack the Urine Guard up, there are holes between it that the Urine can fit through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T01:50:27.353" Title="Life Hacks for Urine Guard" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3693" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3692" CreationDate="2015-01-11T00:49:18.393" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;You could try:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Sheet Metal&lt;/em&gt;. The type doesn't matter, but makes sure it is thin and the sharp edges are folded over. Holes can be drilled so that it can be hung with wire. You can even buy a sclice large enough to go as high as the animal jumps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Old Vinyl house siding. In some cases the product should have holes already inside of it. This is not large enough, but it is should be cheaper than buying Rabbit Urine Guard if you have some old stuff laying around. Don't use this if the animal chews on the Guard and can reach this, as the animal might eat this.   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hanging the guard on the outside of the cage promoted the pet not eating it. Also, take the animal for walks and make sure the animal is al-right frequently if the Guard is up high.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T00:49:18.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2601" CreationDate="2015-01-11T01:18:47.600" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My suggestions are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wear panty hose under your pants. One pair should be enough.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wear a light jacket. You will be working hard going through snow and you don't want to get sweaty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wear polyester pants if possible. Cotton holds more water and should be avoided.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wear one pair of synthetic-fabric socks. Cotton holds more water. Because your feet will get wet, extra socks simply means more water.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Avoid leather shoes. If your feet get wet, leather is harder to dry out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Going through snow as you describe will be tough.  Set a nice pace and keep with it. Try not to get hot and sweaty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T01:18:47.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3695" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3692" CreationDate="2015-01-11T01:50:27.353" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest getting a strip of cheap vinyl flooring. This is cut from large rolls at stores such as Lowes, Menards, and Home Depot. Because the piece you need is small you may be able to get it for free, or from scraps. The piece may be twelve feet wide, or the width of the roll, but only two or three feet long depending on how much you get.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you obtain a wide piece you can have two or three replacements. Putting it outside the cage will allow urine to run down to the floor, while inside will cause urine to run to the bottom of the cage. If the piece goes to the top of the cage there will be no top edge for the animal to gnaw. If the animal does gnaw the side edge, the piece can be replaced, and the animal should stop gnawing after two or three replacements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T01:50:27.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3696" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2211" CreationDate="2015-01-11T02:08:10.443" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you say your problem is when &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;[...] a corkscrew [...] rotates less than the distance needed for the item to fall off of the end of the corkscrew.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would recommend shaking the machine, which works in many cases where this happens. However, be warned that this is not a good option, as it can &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/q/52357/27666&quot;&gt;break certain machines&lt;/a&gt; (and not just in that one way). (&lt;em&gt;also, if you  do it wrong, you put yourself at risk....but I'll trust that you're smarter than that&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As was mentioned in comments above, I would recommend asking the people who run the machine for your money back; they're usually pretty cool with it. I happen to know the operator of the machine in my building personally (hence the above-linked question), so I don't shake the machine, but will usually be able to find him pretty quickly if I need him.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:22:12.127" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T02:08:10.443" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3697" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-11T15:39:42.433" Score="15" ViewCount="2025" Body="&lt;p&gt;New coffee jar has that plastic seal inside of it to keep the coffee fresh:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XE3fh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XE3fhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, to this day I never found a way to remove it without leaving some of it stuck to the rim of the jar:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FZ51e.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FZ51em.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See what I mean? It's ugly, and sometimes small pieces fall into the coffee itself which is highly annoying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any hacks to remove that seal in its whole?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far I've usually tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pealing off the seal with my hand. &lt;strong&gt;Result&lt;/strong&gt;: what you see in the second image above.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using scissors or knife: more elegant, less chance of pieces falling to the coffee but it would still always leave something behind.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T11:16:23.453" LastActivityDate="2020-09-12T04:20:10.817" Title="How can I remove the plastic seal inside new coffee jar in its whole?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3697" CreationDate="2015-01-11T16:11:04.610" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally, I like to use a knife. You can just stab the knife in the packing, right on the edge of the can's circular top. Then, you can just go around the edge of the can, cutting through the seal. This will leave a ring around the top of the can, but you can remove that by cutting a small line in it and then just peeling it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T16:11:04.610" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3699" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3703" CreationDate="2015-01-11T17:03:12.607" Score="13" ViewCount="19319" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, my freezer looks currently like in the image below, it has an ice sheet on all the walls. Other than in this image, my freezer has drawers that start to be tricky to open and close.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, I know that this water comes from a) water vapor from outside when you open the freezer and b) water that sublimates from the contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I try to reduce this by opening the freezer as short as possible and keep the contents in plastic bags. This helps, but I still have to thaw the freezer every six months or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently, when I want to remove the ice, I would stop adding new stuff for a few days. When its kinda empty turn it off and leave the door open so the ice thaws and I can take it out / mop it up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thats annoying because it takes long (I have to leave it open the whole night) and I have to disable my fridge as well. So some food gets bad (not so much as the fridge is closed and I stuff all the frozen food from the freezer in there). At least everything that was in the freezer before the thawing needs to be consumed in the next days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to have a process that either accelerates the &quot;ice removing&quot; time significantly or keeps the freezer from icing over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The metal you see in the image is from the second drawer and not a fixed part of the freezer.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v5EmK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v5EmKm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;freezer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;By Angelo Fuchs (Own work) &lt;a href=&quot;http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;CC BY-SA 3.0&lt;/a&gt;]&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastEditorUserId="7257" LastEditDate="2016-01-03T21:54:29.013" LastActivityDate="2017-12-04T19:23:14.787" Title="Remove ice from freezer / keeping it clean" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3700" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-11T19:23:40.750" Score="9" ViewCount="541" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I read, I get neck cramps. I tried looking down at the book, I tried lying on my stomach and looking forward at the book, but I still get cramps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a trick to not get cramps?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1398" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:41:03.607" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:41:03.607" Title="How do I read without getting getting a neck cramp?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3699" CreationDate="2015-01-11T21:03:20.253" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;To remove the ice more quickly, you can open the door of the freezer, put an electric fan heater in front of it and let it blow directly into the freezer. Of course, you need to take necessary precautions not to damage or even burn anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Others put pots with cooking water in the freeze (again, with necessary precautions), but my experience is that using an electric fan heater is way faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2122" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T21:03:20.253" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3704" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3697" CreationDate="2015-01-11T21:17:20.137" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;From watching How It's Made, I know that the seal has glue that is heat-activated, therefore, I think the idea of heating it should work. It would have to be pretty hot I think, maybe an iron?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-01-11T21:17:20.137" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3705" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-11T21:22:43.247" Score="19" ViewCount="47000" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to attach some suction cups to a surface, such as a ceramic tile. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The suction cups tend to stick for a little while, but inevitably fall off sooner or later, possibly due to microscopic pores or uneven spots in the surface, or simply because those are bad suction cups.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I increase the adhesion, while still being able to easily remove them later on?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have had this problem when attaching suction cups to various surfaces, such as ceramic tiles, plastic, even glass&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What did not work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wetting the surfaces; even generous amounts of water, soap, or spit did not help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;washing both surfaces vigorously&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;strong pressure when applying the suction cup, removing all bubbles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Common workarounds such as gluing or nailing leave permanent marks. Double-sided sticky tape tends to fail quickly in the presence of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideal would be some sort of non-permanent glue&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for a way to make suction cups suck just a little more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2179" LastEditorUserId="117" LastEditDate="2015-01-12T06:04:31.587" LastActivityDate="2019-08-10T19:29:27.917" Title="Make suction cups suck" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3706" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3705" CreationDate="2015-01-11T21:28:06.213" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a little oil on the suction cup. Oil does not evaporate as quickly as water and also forms a better seal.  In the kitchen, you should use an edible oil such as olive or coconut oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-02-09T12:27:08.460" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T12:27:08.460" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3707" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-11T21:33:32.683" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Electric Tennis raquet - &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B003U55W6Y&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Operated-Tennis-Racket-Shaped/dp/B003U55W6Y&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SQG6L.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Never miss a fly again.&#xA;It uses electricity to kill flying bugs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2181" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-28T08:38:33.830" LastActivityDate="2015-01-28T08:38:33.830" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3708" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3700" CreationDate="2015-01-11T22:03:55.520" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Though I haven't tried them there are prism reading glasses that might make it more comfortable (&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000RZNBF4&quot;&gt;something like this&lt;/a&gt;, perhaps), or you might try large print text that would allow a more comfortable reading position. Could the issue be tenseness, however? Try relaxation techniques.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2015-01-12T03:27:33.207" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T03:27:33.207" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3709" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3697" CreationDate="2015-01-12T02:41:04.563" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Removing it very slowly while pulling back at a sharp angle works. If it tears, start from the other side. The patience required is almost not worth it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T02:41:04.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3710" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3679" CreationDate="2015-01-12T09:54:05.817" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think the other answers are correct in assuming &quot;leaking&quot; means continual filling of the bowl from the cistern. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But in case they're wrong, way I tend to determine if a toilet is leaking from a seal or other joint is to wrap suspect areas in toilet paper. Sometimes sticky tape is needed to hold the paper in place. Then I check on a regular basis to see if any of the paper has become wet. Even if the paper has since dried, it changes consistency after being wet the first time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is normally enough to narrow down to a particular part of the toilet. It can be helpful as well in distinguishing between condensation-based &quot;leaking&quot; and actual leaking from a joint. Condensation or &quot;sweating&quot; on the outside of your cistern is another indicator that your toilet is continually filling the bowl - the water never has a chance to reach room temperature because it keeps getting refilled when the level in the cistern drops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2184" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T09:54:05.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3711" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3705" CreationDate="2015-01-12T10:05:15.840" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need something that won't allow air through, oil has been suggested and it does work better than water. I'd suggest using some clear silicone sealant on a q-tip (cotton wool bud) around where the cup's edge will be as that will be more persistent. Just a very thin coating should do to close the pores. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="45" LastEditorUserId="45" LastEditDate="2015-01-12T14:04:08.773" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T14:04:08.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3712" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3700" CreationDate="2015-01-12T10:44:05.200" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try sitting on a chair, then putting a big cushion or pillow (or two) on your lap. The pillow will raise the book level higher, and you won't have to strain your arms or neck to read it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="45" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T10:44:05.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3713" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-12T11:21:31.193" Score="9" ViewCount="3924" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soon I'll be repainting my ceilings. I'll have to do this at night when the kids are in bed, so I'll be relying on the light from my ceiling lights to figure out where I've already painted. This is pretty hard and relies on me trying to see which bits look wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dulux.co.uk/shop/interior-paints/magic-white-matt&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Magic White Matt&lt;/a&gt; product from Dulux that address this problem, which paints on pink and dries to white. But it's quite expensive compared to normal matt white paint. Any life hack suggestions to make this task easier while using normal matt paint?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2184" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:30:03.510" LastActivityDate="2019-04-02T21:38:12.493" Title="How to see where I've already painted?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3705" CreationDate="2015-01-12T15:21:07.303" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could also try petroleum jelly. While it isn't glue, it does help with adhesion. You can wash it off the walls. If the wall you are trying to suction cup to can absorb liquid, it is possible that you could stain the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T15:21:07.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3716" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3713" CreationDate="2015-01-12T15:23:31.910" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using painter's tape, mark sections of the wall. Start in a corner. When you paint up to the tape mark, remove the tape. The areas that haven't been painted will still have tape on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T15:23:31.910" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3713" CreationDate="2015-01-12T17:10:34.163" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use another color to paint your ceilings - didn't you get tired of old color? :D&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homeguides.sfgate.com/easiest-way-remove-old-paint-plaster-walls-98841.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Remove old paint before putting new&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paint your ceiling in the daylight, when your children are either in school or in the kindergarten - it would be much easier to see the painted and unpainted parts of your ceilings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paint by some algorithm to be sure that, e.g. on the right hand (you're staying on the ladder, right?) you have painted everything, all after your left hand is unpainted&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T17:10:34.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3718" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3699" CreationDate="2015-01-12T18:27:23.353" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know where you live, but if possible, pick a cold evening/night and switch the freezer off. Then immediately pack the contents of your freezer in cardboard boxes, put newspaper on top and close them, place them outside (if you can). If you have freezer blocks (the sort you use in insulated picnic bags) then it helps if you've frozen those beforehand - they can be added to the boxes. Keep any frozen food you know you don't want in the boxes, simply because it helps to keep everything else frozen until you're ready to put stuff back in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place an old towel or something on the floor in front of the freezer, and for this part, you'll need a hair dryer. First, place a bowlful of boiling water onto one of the empty racks (having removed any drawers and shelves). Now direct the blast from the hair dryer into the freezer, on its hottest setting, until you start hearing ice dropping everywhere. Have a go at removing any big lumps by chipping underneath with a plastic scraper, preferably without damaging anything, then repeat the hair dryer process, and continue, replacing the boiling water as it cools. Last time I did mine, just before Christmas, it was done in less than two hours and everything I wanted to keep from the freezer went back in once it was cold enough again. By the look of yours, its been a while since it was defrosted, so the process may take a bit longer. I'm surprised you've got such a build up of ice in 6 months - mine wasn't that bad after a year. To prevent so much ice forming, it helps if the freezer is kept full, and in particular, with any metal parts which form ice constantly covered with frozen goods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It sounds as is if you have a fridge/freezer - try not to open the fridge at all while you're defrosting the freezer part. In terms of 'cleaning', a solution of Milton in warm water, used to wipe over the entire interior and the door once defrosting is complete, plus cleaning the drawers/shelves, is effective and does not leave any odours that may contaminate food. Wipe the interior dry before switching it back on again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-01-12T18:34:55.650" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T18:34:55.650" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3713" CreationDate="2015-01-12T20:17:42.530" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since it is part of my job I must tell you that basically there is no way to see that especially in the evening/night when light is poor. Even professional wall painters sometimes miss the spot. There are two things that might help a little: firstly move the paint roller on a smaller distance, when you are done with one strip do not move it to the left or right by the whole roller length, so you wouldn’t create a gap between strokes. Second thing you can do is that during the day you look at celling and mark the spots which are poorly painted. Even those products wouldn’t help you much because they also require some time to dry, and I don’t think that’s convenient for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1391" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T20:17:42.530" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3699" CreationDate="2015-01-12T22:15:26.770" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple approach would be to thaw your freezer more often. By doing that you wont need to leave it off for as long and you wont have as much water to deal with when you do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you see frost beginning to build up (less than 1cm):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Warm up a few towels in the dryer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move your frozen food to the fridge &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn off the freezer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stuff a few warm towels in the freezer &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait for 20 minutes or so. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As the the ice melts swap the cold wet towels with fresh warm ones.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat steps 4-6 as needed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should speed up the process and eliminate mopping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To slow further build up you may want to check and clean the door seals, if the door isn't making a tight seal it may be allowing moisture in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's probably worth noting that a lot of newer freezers will run defrosting/dehumidifying cycles on their own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2015-01-12T22:15:26.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3713" CreationDate="2015-01-13T05:29:22.487" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried this myself, but could you wear a bright LED headlamp, which would reflect off the wet/shiny recently painted areas differently than the old ones?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T05:29:22.487" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-13T08:15:33.543" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is difficult to do if your nails are particularly thick or hard, but you can fold the nail back and forth until it naturally breaks off. Your nails also need to be pretty long for this to be manageable, but they must be or you wouldn't need an emergency trimming, right?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be sure to leave a buffer of white, otherwise it will be hard to do and might end up hurting&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start the fold in the middle of the nail then work towards the edges to create the crease&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It might be gross, but lightly chewing on the nail can soften it up to make folding easier&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once the crease is establish, fold the white up and down repeatedly. Take your time with this, so you'll get a nice clean line&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The break will start at the edges and move towards the center&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't tear it off; that will leave a very rough edge. Continue folding until the white breaks off cleanly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mPCPo.png&quot; alt=&quot;mspaint beauty&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not exactly a quick process, but it requires no tools and doesn't leave behind any sharp or rough edges. It's also painless and a lot less risky than a knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2195" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T08:15:33.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3723" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2015-01-13T08:46:52.567" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your device requires at least two batteries oriented in different directions, switch the batteries' positions. This will alternate the direction of current and squeeze a little more juice out of them. Not much, but usually enough for 10-15 minutes, depending on your device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, in this unit, move the batteries at positions 1 and 3 (numbering from left to right) to 2 and 4, and vice versa.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GlNjs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GlNjsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Image via Instructables&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-rechargable-portable-ipodUSB-recharger/step3/Wire-battery-holder-to-USB-connector/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Instructables&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2195" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:16:53.137" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:16:53.137" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1892" CreationDate="2015-01-13T09:12:29.923" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's still a chance of ruining your bedding, if you have health problems (or poor control), but drink a significant amount of liquid just before bed time. Your bladder will very insistently wake you in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will probably take some trial and error to get the timing and amount just right and avoid waking up too early or late, but as long as your digestive system is reasonably regular (and you're well toilet trained), this will both wake you and give you a good incentive to actually get up and moving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2195" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T09:12:29.923" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3725" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-13T10:19:17.423" Score="5" ViewCount="29341" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are few rats in the kitchen and they destroy kitchen equipment and food items. They are coming form window louvers at night. Can you please propose a solution except closing the louvers??&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1452" LastActivityDate="2016-05-02T22:45:59.123" Title="How to eliminate rats from kitchen?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3726" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3713" CreationDate="2015-01-13T10:33:28.223" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use some strong &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lauche-maas.eu/german/lampen-strom/stablampen/kfz-led-akku-stablampe-extrahell-mit-60-leds-fur-12v-oder-230v.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;flashlights for workshops&lt;/a&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; and fix the to the wall next to the edges of the ceiling just below the hight of the paint roller.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That way you can still paint the ceiling up to the wall but you will have a strong light at a low angle to see where you have already painted. LED-staff-lamps work great because they make a (kinda) diffuse light which I found better when performing this task. You can wrap the LED lamp in white paper if you prefer to have more of an &quot;indirect&quot; light effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively: If you paint in straight lines (as you should) make markings on the walls (not the ceiling) with something that is easily removable (e.G. crape-tape). Then when you have painted that stroke remove the marker. I have used something similar (nails) before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another alternative is to use two red line lasers, like can be found on laser-water-level-bubble (or whatever &lt;a href=&quot;http://dict.leo.org/ende/index_de.html#/search=Wasserwaage&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wasserwaage&lt;/a&gt; is in English) and shift them through the room while you paint. I have not used this myself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; I'm a regular customer at the linked shop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T10:33:28.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3730" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-13T15:08:45.950" Score="3" ViewCount="2397" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Water Softener which uses tablet salt so I have plenty of salt available. I have a problem with my loft (attic) in that it is constantly very damp. I've noticed that salt seems to be able to draw moisture from the surrounding air, spontaneously forming a salt-solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm wondering if I can rig-up a device a bit like one of those low-tech (Chemical) dehumidifiers:&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pUQTo.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&#xA; where the resulting salt solution is captured in a vessel and I can then empty the solution into the softener - getting 2 functions from one bag of salt. The softener actually requires brine to regenerate the resin-bed so it relies upon steeping the salt tablets in a controlled amount of water and it then sucks that up during the regeneration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Will this work?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Can anyone see any potential problems?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Any suggestions for building the device?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2015-01-14T07:12:17.093" LastActivityDate="2015-01-14T07:12:17.093" Title="Water Softener salt and Dehumidification" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3731" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3730" CreationDate="2015-01-13T15:18:59.263" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I' think what you are saying is you want to use the salt to dehumidify the air, the idea that the salt will turn into some sort of slurry you can feed into your water softener. I'm not sure whether you want the salt to soak up the moisture all by itself, or use an electrical dehumidifier to pull the water out then then use the salt to soak up the water that way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way this isn't likely to work well for you. The amount of moisture the salt will soak up is not going to be enough to dehumidify your loft (attic I'm assuming). It will simply cake up and be hard to feed into your water softener. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use the output from a dehumidifier add water to your salt you will need to modify your water softener (voiding warranties and support agreements), and develop a way to automatically put just the right amount of water into your salt so that your water softener will work properly while disposing of the rest. You then have a makeshift plumbing system with a large tank of corrosive salt water ready to leak all over your house from the top. Try explaining that in your insurance claim. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have damp problems I'd attack that issue directly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="45" LastEditorUserId="45" LastEditDate="2015-01-13T16:40:21.580" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T16:40:21.580" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3734" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3725" CreationDate="2015-01-13T17:45:20.730" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rats are a different problem than mice. Because they are large they present more smell and health issues if they crawl off and die. If exterminating rats it is best to use a rat trap or other device so they die in the open, to be seen and disposed of. Glue traps are inhumane and should be avoided. Poison can be inhumane, but the animal will also crawl away. A rat trap is the most humane method. Methods exist to trap them alive, but few people do that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will not successfully keep rats out of the house. When present they must be exterminated. If a nearby building or dwelling takes measures, they will go somewhere else and are a common problem in neighborhoods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having a cat works, but a cat is a pet along with all the responsibilities. If you are already considering having a cat as a pet, it would be an option. The best option however is the rat trap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-01-13T18:01:32.053" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T18:01:32.053" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3735" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2015-01-13T17:48:18.633" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should drink milk to counteract the initial pain of the pepper. If you have any burning in your stomach from eating something so spicy, milk should help that as well. &#xA;&lt;p&gt;&#xA;Eating bread, rice or crackers will also help quite well. After trying one of these, you could also suck on ice - just to help with the after effects.&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&#xA;In summary: to counteract the heat of a hot pepper, your best options are milk or some form of bread or starchy product. And whatever you do, don't drink water to counter the spice, that will just spread the heat around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T17:48:18.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3736" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2015-01-13T18:02:55.713" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;tbh the best way to awaken dead batteries is to rub both ends (+ and -) of the batteries vigorously on a cloth material, such as a sofa or an arm chair for about a minute.  By rubbing the batteries, static electricity is built up as well as heated up as per @Steve Barnes and can make &quot;dead&quot; batteries last a very long time (up to two weeks of casual use in my experience).  I know this sounds ridiculous but coupled with also changing the position of the batteries, it really can increase the life of a battery for a significant amount of time&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastEditorUserId="1335" LastEditDate="2015-01-13T18:09:39.760" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T18:09:39.760" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="284" CreationDate="2015-01-13T18:07:10.960" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Removing excess water should be done first. Lay out a bath towel with the garmet spread out on the towel, roll the towel up, then stomp on it. That will remove almost all of the water. If most of the water is removed, clothes dry pretty fast anywhere they are hung. Hanging near an air vent helps, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T18:07:10.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3738" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2090" CreationDate="2015-01-13T18:15:45.780" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there are no indicators, most people keep their car's manual in the car. The manual should tell you where the gas cap is, though it may be easier to just get out and check than to look through the book.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2216" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T18:15:45.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-13T20:04:00.690" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wait a fly to land, then slap hands over it. When your hands start moving, the fly takes off vertically and gets right between your palms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2222" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T20:04:00.690" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3740" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="284" CreationDate="2015-01-13T21:38:29.540" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can afford it, a dehumidifier wins hands-down. 1) your clothes dry faster, 2) moisture is REMOVED from the air, not added, 3) all the energy used (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;q=&amp;amp;esrc=s&amp;amp;source=web&amp;amp;cd=1&amp;amp;cad=rja&amp;amp;uact=8&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQFjAA&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iwilltry.org%2Fb%2Fheat-your-home-with-a-dehumidifier%2F&amp;amp;ei=xpa1VLWUNOmK7Qa98YDwBw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFaMtggx7Xa6Iiq6AdrMchdMyQtOQ&amp;amp;sig2=9bcLOeZXbSwd7hWg0F1sig&amp;amp;bvm=bv.83640239,bs.1,d.bGQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;possibly more&lt;/a&gt;) is returned to your home as heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2015-01-13T22:11:41.217" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T22:11:41.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2015-01-13T22:44:27.373" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I'm sitting on the couch with my laptop, I just use the cushion beside me as a pad for my laser pointer mouse. I like it because I'm not limited to a certain area or position of my arm. It requires virtually no pressure, and as long as I keep it on the flat part of the cushion, rather than in the crack between cushions, or on the curved cushion edge, it works perfectly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1553" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T22:44:27.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3742" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2015-01-13T23:54:56.597" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My favorite mousepads are soft tablet covers, sold at many &quot;dollar stores&quot;. A little doublestick tape keeps them from sliding, if that's a problem. They're easy on my hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-01-13T23:54:56.597" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3743" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3725" CreationDate="2015-01-14T00:22:19.467" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had rats in the house via the kitchen, in the shed and in the garden.   In the house they were getting in via a hole in the cavity wall and emerging from under the cooker.  Using a tip from a professional exterminator you lay down very fine silica sand (or talcum powder) to see the footprints... then lay your traps accordingly.  I tried flour once when I'd run out of talcum powder and they just ate it !!! The pro recommended his bait boxes but I found them to be useless.  &quot;Victor&quot; snap traps (baited with anything or nothing) along their routes did the trick in the loft and kitchen and I scored about 7 or 8.  Snap traps outside will catch other creatures like hedgehogs. We live in a UK terraced house and they were getting in across the open roof spaces and descending thru the cavity walls into my kitchen.  I traced their routes with talcum powder in the loft. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They tend to run along walls/boundaries. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Outside I have lain in wait with an airgun after scattering bait, but they are very hard to kill even with a direct hit.  Unless you get them in the head or break a leg, they will just run off (and hopefully die.. maybe). Their skins must be very tough and leathery - I have a pump-action airgun that goes up to maximum permitted energy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then I got the &quot;humane&quot; wire-grid rat trap, which catches them alive.  Baited with mouldy cheese, bread, stale chocolate cake etc... Place the trap along an edge (of the chicken run, garden etc), and just wait.  When you catch one, don't drive into the country and release it. Execute it with the airgun, or drown it.   I am up to rat 19 in the garden since late September. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rat poison in outside bait boxes does work too.  I use the &quot;blue grain&quot; type bait.  I could use several kilos a year around my chicken coop.  The pro's chewy fruit bar bait was ignored inside the bait-boxes in the house. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You feel a lot better fighting back when you can see the results in dead bodies. Burn em bury em or bung em on the compost heap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastActivityDate="2015-01-14T00:22:19.467" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3746" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="123" CreationDate="2015-01-14T02:01:33.947" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shevliaskovic's &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/124/59&quot;&gt;answer&lt;/a&gt; is the classic, but I have a couple to add here as I recently battled a favorite pair of jeans with this problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hairspray. spray it on the zipper, the whole thing. It makes it sticker or something. It works for a period, I had to reapply it every so often. This is more of a stopgap to get the zipper through the day/night.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tools. Get a pair of pliers, preferable needle nosed. Squeeze each side of the zip mechanism gently to tighten its grip on the teeth. This is delicate careful work, because you can easily break the zip doing this.&#xA;If you squeeze it too hard you will make it immobile. If you try to open it back up (use a flathead) there is a very high chance you will simply crack the zip. They are cast metal and they don't like to bend.&#xA;This worked very very well for me, but once again, use caution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1590" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-01-14T02:52:47.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-14T07:40:54.510" Score="10" Body="&lt;h1&gt;The fly catcheroo&amp;trade;&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Step 1&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a drinking glass, some dish washing soap, and some warm water. Add a little soap to the glass and fill to below the top with warm water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z33Fp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z33Fpm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Step 2&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sneak up below fly sitting on your ceiling and slowly raise the glass to capture the fly. &lt;em&gt;Optionally use a the below piece of equipment if you are vertically challenged.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xoZPB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xoZPBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Step 3&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;???&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Step 4&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Profit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kc3fz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kc3fzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BvrVc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BvrVcm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;(This was about 1 minute of walking around my house fly catching. That's about 0.15 FPS (flys per second))&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Pro Tips&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do it in the evening when fly are more placid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close your windows/doors so more do not come in.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2235" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T13:16:38.983" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T13:16:38.983" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3748" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-14T15:31:58.787" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm surprised the following was not yet proposed.&#xA;You actually don't need any items. Only your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But to understand why that technique works we need to know something about flies. As mentioned by others before, flies have almost 360 degree vision, so they will see you coming. but they have one big handicap: They can &lt;strong&gt;only concentrate on two things&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Knowing this, you can slowly approach the fly from behind with your preferred hand and index- and ring-finger spread apart. With any finger of your other hand you pull back your middle finger. It should look something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rLkP1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rLkP1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;turn your hand into a fly-killing-machine&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your index- and ring-finger touching the surface, you move towards the fly. It will concentrate on those two fingers and won't notice your middle finger. Move your hand really slowly, so you don't scare the fly. When the fly is right below your middle finger it's time for the kill. Just pull away the finger pulling back your middle finger - it will snap down and squash the fly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You &lt;strong&gt;will get a dirty finger&lt;/strong&gt;, though. But when approaching slowly enough this technique &lt;strong&gt;works every time&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This approach however has one downside. It &lt;strong&gt;only works&lt;/strong&gt; good &lt;strong&gt;on flat surfaces&lt;/strong&gt; big enough to fit your fingers next to the fly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use this every time a fly lands right on my desk or somewhere near me. I actually prefer using my hands rather than striking with a magazine, since the shockwave of the moving magazine can simply blow away the fly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T13:17:34.237" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T13:17:34.237" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3749" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3752" CreationDate="2015-01-14T15:40:11.083" Score="4" ViewCount="38822" Body="&lt;p&gt;So being so cold as it is. My car doesn't see the sunlight, and therefore there is condensation forming on the inside of the windshields. I could get most of the ice out by placing the heater direction towards it , but that still leaves the back windows that are almost untouched and ice formed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there another way to remove ice from the inside if the sun doesn't shine on it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2118" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2015-01-14T20:13:12.847" LastActivityDate="2018-04-25T22:08:54.617" Title="How to remove ice formation inside the car windows" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2601" CreationDate="2015-01-14T15:47:45.300" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wear the tallest, warmest pair of shoes or boots you have. Socks should, if possible, be a synthetic fiber; if you don't have non-cotton socks, you could wear a plastic bag around your feet and ankles.&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&#xA;Wear a pair of pants that are made out of a synthetic fiber. If necessary, you may wear an additional layer underneath.&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&#xA;Cut the base off of a large trash bag and then cut down the sides of it (lay the unused bag flat on the table and cut it so that the bag is only one layer and then cut that in half). Wrap a half around each leg, covering the top of your shoe enough for you to rubber band the plastic to it. To fasten the side of plastic, overlap the bag edges enough for the plastic to be slightly snug  but &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; tight and tape. Now, tape around the top, to fasten to your pants. Preferably, use duct tape (Duck tape); if you don't have duct tape you &lt;em&gt;might&lt;/em&gt; be able  to use masking tape overlapped several times.&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Notes:&lt;/strong&gt; Any time you have to fasten something to yourself such as with a rubber band or tape &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;do not make it any tighter than you must and be sure you can still slip your finger between whatever the fastener is and your skin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;.&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&#xA;Obviously, if you can, try to walk in shoveled or plowed areas.&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&#xA;I hope that you stay as warm and dry as possible!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastActivityDate="2015-01-14T15:47:45.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3752" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3749" CreationDate="2015-01-14T18:03:40.393" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have excessive condensation inside the car you need to dehumidify your car interior... You can use those dehumidifying boxes with silica gel crystals or I have seen a suggestion of using kitty-litter gel crystals knotted inside an old sock and sticking it on your back shelf or dashboard.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I presume the dampness arises from wet passengers dripping water on the carpet/upholstery rather than a leak.  You could try sticking the heater on full blast with the windows slightly open to dry it out on a long journey. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My car has an electrically heated rear window so its less of a problem for me.  On previous cars I have used an ice scraper on the inside, but they work less well as the curvature is &quot;wrong&quot; - concave rather than convex. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastActivityDate="2015-01-14T18:03:40.393" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3753" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3749" CreationDate="2015-01-14T18:42:58.470" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take the largest container of the hottest water you can carry. If the water from your tap doesn't get very hot, consider turning up the max temperature on your hot water heater temporarily. Otherwise, boiling it on the stove might be your better option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take this container and slowly pour the water over your car window, being careful not to get any on yourself of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The heat from the water will transfer to the window, melting the ice that's formed on the inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a hand warmer, or a microwaved rag, and wipe the ice away with it. The heat will melt away the ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastActivityDate="2015-01-14T18:42:58.470" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3755" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="284" CreationDate="2015-01-14T18:54:21.820" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To keep the water from going into the air and causing problems, you need to get it out first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best option would be to iron your clothes. Not only will it dry the clothes, but it will keep them wrinkle free too. Also, the iron will use a lot less electricity than what would be needed to heat the whole house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The second best option would be to wring dry the clothes. You can do some by hand, but usually I find that it's hard to get enough pressure on the fabric to press the water out. If you have two rolling pins in your kitchen, you could use rubber bands to keep them together, then pull your clothes through the rolling pins. Otherwise, lay your clothes out on a table and roll the water out of them with the one rolling pin. That should let you apply enough pressure to get the water out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a last resort, you could use a hair dryer and dry your clothes that way. It's less electricity than heating the house, but I doubt by much when you're done drying the clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8" LastActivityDate="2015-01-14T18:54:21.820" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3757" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3713" CreationDate="2015-01-15T07:53:36.397" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I took some cheap florescent light fixtures that hold 2 long tubes each, and laid them on the floor pointing up.  Some portable work lights ought to be in your DIY tools anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also added a bit of grey tint to the primer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2015-01-15T07:53:36.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3758" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3760" CreationDate="2015-01-15T09:10:03.563" Score="6" ViewCount="18592" Body="&lt;p&gt;So recently whenever I've been ironing my shirts for work I have found that when I do the collar of cuffs, the iron will sometimes leave a brown stain, almost as if it is burning the shirts. I don't believe that is would be burning them as it is only the cuffs and collars that suffer this fate but the rest of the shirt is fine.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Just before / when it leaves the mark the iron seems to become 'sticky', ie. not gliding over the shirt surface as easily as it normally does. (I don't know if that is key but thought it might be worth mentioning).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now I don't know whether this is because the iron is dirty or a different reason but I am looking for handy / easy ways to:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean the iron&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the marks from the shirts&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Prevent this from happening in the future  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If anyone else has experienced this I would very much like to here how you sorted it (preferably not by getting a new iron).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T14:11:27.707" LastActivityDate="2018-07-28T05:34:22.767" Title="How to remove / prevent burns on a shirt from an iron?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3759" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3772" CreationDate="2015-01-15T12:30:11.050" Score="5" ViewCount="1479" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to prevent condensation on the toilet flush tank in the bathroom?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know it's not like condensation in other rooms (bedroom, etc.), because the hot shower in the bathroom causes a lot of water molecules in the air, which are mostly hot. The water in the toilet flush tank is cold, and because of the temperature difference there will be condensation on the outside of the flush tank. Any way to prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is an age old problem in cold countries so I'm guessing someone must have found a solution. (I recently moved from a tropical country to a cold country.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2257" LastEditorUserId="1553" LastEditDate="2015-01-16T05:08:10.533" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T03:35:41.177" Title="How can I prevent condensation on the toilet flush tank?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3758" CreationDate="2015-01-15T12:56:52.150" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The stain you see on your shirts likely are not burns of the textile but discoloured remnants of skin oil or sweat which were insufficiently cleaned by your machine, especially after your textiles could not be cleaned at high temperatures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To remove these stains, and to prevent this to happen in the future, collars and cuffs may need a special pre-treatment before putting them into the washing machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;gently rub in &lt;strong&gt;liquid washing lotion&lt;/strong&gt; to collar and cuff before washing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;apply some drops of &lt;strong&gt;dishwashing fluid&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;shampoo&lt;/strong&gt; (with your finger) to the stains.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use &lt;strong&gt;bleach&lt;/strong&gt; only if your shirt was plain white.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;bile (ox gall) soap&lt;/strong&gt; applied before washing will efficiently remove not only oil but also proteins left on the shirt.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All these may help to prevent staining but may be less efficient in removing them. This very much depends on the detailed compositions of the stains (predominatly oil, more sweat, nicotin stains, ...) so we will have to try out what method works best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From my own experience I had best results by using a liquid bile soap preparation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2015-01-15T12:56:52.150" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3762" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1905" CreationDate="2015-01-15T15:54:03.243" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;How long does it take you to do your makeup? I'm not sure about the rest of your routine, but for foundation, I also use liquid and I found it's quicker (and looks better) if I apply lotion first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For your lipgloss, maybe you could get tinted lip balm or something and you could casually apply it in class or work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I'm sure you look beautiful without makeup anyway, so maybe you could get rid of some of the stuff you use :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2259" LastActivityDate="2015-01-15T15:54:03.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3763" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3765" CreationDate="2015-01-15T17:30:31.380" Score="12" ViewCount="151566" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some old stickers from my collection that are almost fallen off of their backing paper. I was wondering if there's a decent way to restore them and they would still be stickers (would be able to peel them off of paper and apply to whatever surface). Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2260" LastActivityDate="2017-11-19T02:25:05.057" Title="How to restore Sticker's stickiness?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2015-01-15T17:53:40.590" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can partially recharge certain types of non-rechargeable battery by putting them in a battery charger.  They don't advise this but I'm not sure whether that is because it will decrease sales of new batteries or because it might be dangerous. I suspect the answer depends on the type.   I've certainly done it with the old-syle (zinc-carbon?) batteries. ISTR that repeated attempts have less and less success so its only a temporary fix... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastActivityDate="2015-01-15T17:53:40.590" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3765" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3763" CreationDate="2015-01-15T19:02:53.803" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may not be a life hack as it describes using an adhesive agent, but it is a great fix for the sticker problem. I am not certain it was designed to fix stickers so this may still be a hack... but nonetheless, here is my answer:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Elmer's makes a &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://elmers.com/product/detail/E904&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;rubber cement&lt;/a&gt;&quot; which is basically a contact cement. I have used this to create stickers out of normal paper before, but never as a solution to &quot;fix&quot; old stickers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically you apply the adhesive to the sticker an allow it to dry. you can then apply a second coat to the backing paper and allow this to dry. once they are both dry you can attach them to one another and the bond will hold. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With my home-made stickers I haven't had the need to remove them from the original surface, short of repositioning them when being first placed. I would assume that since I was able to readjust and have the sticker affix itself in the new position with ease, that you would be able to use this method to make a non-permanent sticker fixer solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2015-01-15T19:02:53.803" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3767" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="416" CreationDate="2015-01-16T01:38:09.637" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.listotic.com/36-genius-kitchen-tips-and-tricks/4/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Through this method, the approximate age of the eggs can be found. So We can be able to know how long can we keep and which egg to use first.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FSqNO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FSqNOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T14:14:45.270" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T14:14:45.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3768" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3759" CreationDate="2015-01-16T02:54:25.123" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try waxing the tank with car wax or other car polishing product. These products often contains additives that help water bead up and resist condensation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T02:54:25.123" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3769" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3758" CreationDate="2015-01-16T03:12:12.510" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &quot;sticky&quot; clue makes me think that these are not 100% cotton shirts, but instead polyester or poly/cotton blend.  That stickiness is a sign that you have your heat too high or you are moving too slow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Synthetic fabrics cannot stand high heat like 100% cotton can. To press synthetics and blends, you should use a different technique than on cotton.  One way is to only back off the heat slightly and to work quickly, not keeping the hot iron over any one spot too long.  Another technique would be to back off the heat more and push the iron slower.  This way takes more patience and is not as productive, but it is the safer of the two choices for preventing damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2072" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T03:12:12.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3763" CreationDate="2015-01-16T09:04:16.400" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;To actually make a sticker sticky again without using any kind of tape, the easiest way I found would be using a spray adhesive, as shown &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_4967323_make-stickers-sticky-again.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another solution would be double-sided tape. But since that is fairly expensive you could stick (pun intended) to plain clear tape. Just roll a piece of clear tape (size depending on size of the sticker) into a loop with the sticky side on the outer side. Then attach this loop to your sticker and then stick it to the surface you want your sticker on. I personally use this &quot;clear-tape-loop&quot; anytime I want to stick something not that heavy somewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to remove the sticker sometime later I would stay away from any kind of glue (super glue, glue sticks, etc.) since those will leave glue residues. I actually didn't try the spray adhesive method myself, so I can't tell if it will leave residue as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T09:04:16.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3771" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3725" CreationDate="2015-01-16T10:36:25.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need louvers because you want fresh air. Fortunatelly, air comes through even small holes, and rats don't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to make sure, there are no open holes in your building big enough for rat to come. You could put extra grating behind the louver, or change the louvers to more dense one, so that the rat can't come through (however, you may have problems finding one, so I'd stick to grating).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another solution is to find out how the rats are getting to the window. If the window start at the ground level, there's nothing that can be done, but if it's higher, maybe they use the branch of the tree or some other item nearby?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They may use holes in the walls, ceiling windows etc., sealing everything may be a big challenge in an old house, especially wooden one, but unless you do that, you can expect much more 'visitors' than rats only.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2266" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T10:36:25.007" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3772" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3759" CreationDate="2015-01-16T14:01:48.187" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most bathrooms have an exhaust fan in them. The fan should be turned on when you start the shower, and it should remain on for at least a half hour after. This will greatly reduce the amount of condensation you have on your toilet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T14:01:48.187" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3773" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-16T15:53:18.173" Score="5" ViewCount="4860" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of suede boots which seem to get dirty on a weekly basis and I typically just wipe them down with warm water and a sponge, however the wiping down seems to be wearing the material down. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Is there something around the house I could use to protect them from spills and dirt or at least clean them more easily?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2270" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T11:21:00.517" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T11:38:37.817" Title="Is there something around the house I can use to protect/clean my suede boots?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3774" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3773" CreationDate="2015-01-16T17:20:22.433" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For my suede shoes I use a green scouring pad. They are usually available in a pack of six or so from the kitchen department at the store. They are non abrasive. If necessary, course sandpaper can be used on matted areas with an extremely light touch. Suede brushes are available, too, but I prefer the green scouring pad mentioned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T17:20:22.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3775" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3773" CreationDate="2015-01-16T17:39:03.803" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure if you would have it around the house, but there are commercial products available to clean and protect suede. This will help prevent it from getting dirty in the future.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since they are already dirty, you can get most of the dirt off using warm water mixed with white vinegar and gently brush off the dirt using a soft bristled brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T17:39:03.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3749" CreationDate="2015-01-16T17:49:29.247" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have frozen water built up on the inside of your car windows, while keeping your heat on, you can run your air conditioner with the setting that lets fresh air come in. The AC will help dry out the air on the inside of the vehicle and prevent it from fogging up and freezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T17:49:29.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3777" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3779" CreationDate="2015-01-16T18:05:52.877" Score="24" ViewCount="31879" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was fixing my laptop, and as you may know, laptops have a lot of small screws to take out when you are fixing it. One of the screws fell into the floor (the floor has carpet on it), and I was unable to follow the screw with my sight. If I don't follow the screw with my sight when it falls, there is a high chance that I will not see that screw again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is: what kind of method, tool or hack can I use to find small screws that falls into the floor?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried using the tool with a magnet on the tip, that mechanics use to grab wrenches that falls in inaccessible areas, but had no luck finding the screw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1861" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-03-10T23:28:19.033" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T23:28:19.033" Title="What hack can I use to find a small screw that falls in the floor?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;retrieval&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3778" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3797" CreationDate="2015-01-16T18:35:46.413" Score="2" ViewCount="656" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've received a gift in form of camera lens mug, but after pour in a hot beverage and closing the lid, I can't open it anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you know any alternative methods to open it without breaking the glass?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried with force, but without luck. I think the air is sucked and unlucky the screw is screwed in unequally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NYMTjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;camera lens mug&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2020-12-26T07:47:55.507" Title="How to open camera lens mug without breaking it?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3779" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-16T18:57:36.037" Score="33" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ah. This is why you should always have spare screws on hand. Fortunately, there is a way...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Light Method&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most screws are silver. Shine a flashlight into the carpet and look for little silvery glints. This may take some time, but you'll probably find it. If your carpet is unnaturally thick...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Magnet Method&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a powerful magnet (like a bar magnet, hardware stores - fridge magnets might work) and run it over the surface where you think the screw is. You should find it. If that still fails...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Vacuum Method&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a good vacuum cleaner. Put a sock over the extending arm, and run it over where you think the screw is. The sock will prevent the screw from being vacuumed up, but it will be stuck to the sock. There will still be enough suction to pick up the screw, even with the sock. If not, get a new vacuum! If that fails...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Organize your screws&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many useful tools to organize screws. Go to your local RadioShack and get one, or make one out of a magnet for that awesome lifehack feel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Stop using carpet!&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;[Not a &amp;quot;find your screws&amp;quot; method - a tip about not frying your computer]&lt;/em&gt;&#xA;Carpet can cause static discharge, which is &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;very&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;very&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; bad for a computer (personal experience). Work on a hard floor with an antistatic strap to reduce the chance of frying your PC.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="49" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T09:19:43.270" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3780" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3673" CreationDate="2015-01-16T19:24:03.010" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use disposable devices that cover your mouth and nose with scarf, veil, face shields or &lt;strong&gt;surgical mask&lt;/strong&gt; while sitting in the office which will provide minimal protection from viruses. Or gently ask him to cover his mouth and nose to not infect others in the office:) BTW. Shouldn't he treat his cold/flu at home?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For additional protection, you may use &lt;strong&gt;air purifiers&lt;/strong&gt; on your desk which are capable of capturing a greater number of bacteria and viruses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for additional precaution, constantly drink beverages (or eat food) containing &lt;strong&gt;Vitamin C&lt;/strong&gt; (remember that it gets washed out of your body quicker than the other vitamins, because our body can't store it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other life hacks could include buying a &lt;strong&gt;full spectrum light bulb&lt;/strong&gt; which will revitalises office atmosphere by removing micro pollutants and eliminating airborne pathogens, viruses and bacteria (similar to &lt;strong&gt;UV lamp&lt;/strong&gt; which creates a deadly effect on micro-organisms).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other suggestions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;ask your mentor for another desk by explaining the situation (tell him, that you're very sensitive to bacteria and when you're infected - bad things happen),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when your colleague is away from his desk, hide on his desk a stink bomb, it smell terrible, but hopefully he'll decide to change his desk away from yours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-01-20T18:31:35.947" LastActivityDate="2015-01-20T18:31:35.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-16T19:26:34.980" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best &quot;hack&quot; is the way you look for the screw. Do what pilots do. Move the eyes one section at a time, pausing for a moment, looking at that little bit of the sky. Instead of sweeping the eyes so much, concentrate on the floor in little squares, fully studying each square. This technique works even when the color of the item is close to that of the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When this technique is used often, one may begin doing it without having to think, and it becomes much faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T19:26:34.980" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3782" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3783" CreationDate="2015-01-16T19:37:25.033" Score="11" ViewCount="378" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are there any life hacks or natural ways of repelling mosquitoes without using commercial products which may contain harmful chemicals?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've already tried few iPhone apps which generates supposedly mosquito-repelling frequencies, but they doesn't work as expected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T18:18:11.373" Title="What are the effective ways to repel mosquitoes without using commercial products?" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3782" CreationDate="2015-01-16T20:40:56.027" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1.&lt;/strong&gt; There are some natural etheric/essential oils which have mosquito-repelling power. I know about:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;lavender oil  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;citronella oil&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;lemon eucalyptus oil&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;soybean oil&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same fragrances may be in the form of candles, sticks or something else which is usually used for aroma therapy. But I prefer to use essential oil in aroma lamp with a small candle to warm the oil mixed with water, like the one on the picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/f9Pex.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are electric aroma lamps but I have no experience with them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2.&lt;/strong&gt; Another thing you can try is to put some mosquito-repelling plants in you house or around it. Some of them are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tan­sies&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Marigolds&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cat­nip&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Thai Lemon Grass&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cit­ronella Grass&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gar­lic&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Horsemint&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ageratum&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An you can find some other plants with repelling action.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-16T20:59:06.757" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T20:59:06.757" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3778" CreationDate="2015-01-16T20:40:58.380" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try using a strap wrench. They are usually used in plumbing where you don't want to mark something up with a normal wrench like on tub spouts, etc. That should give you a little extra torque without damaging the mug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T20:40:58.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-16T22:39:51.207" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have done this. Lie down on the floor and get your eye as close to the level of the carpet, then look around. You'll have an easier time spotting the lost screw this way because it'll rise up along the landscape of the floor. Bonus points - no extra equipment needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2277" LastActivityDate="2015-01-16T22:39:51.207" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-16T23:24:43.843" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Magnet on a tip is not efficient to scan the carpet. Instead, use a sheet magnet to scan the carpet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, it is much better to think how to not lose the screws rather than how to find them when you lose them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually lay a towel on the desk, and disassemble the device and place the screws on the towel. The screws will then be much more stable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way to avoid losing the screw is to fix some amount of masking take on the desk, sticky side up, or put a sheet magnet on the desk. Each time you take out a screw, place it on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2280" LastEditorUserId="2280" LastEditDate="2015-01-18T21:15:41.040" LastActivityDate="2015-01-18T21:15:41.040" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3788" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-17T00:05:08.850" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually rub my hands around on the carpet. You will feel it when you go over it then you can look in a more specific area. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-01-17T00:05:08.850" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3789" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2202" CreationDate="2015-01-17T01:54:53.207" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may sound complicated. What I do when washing sheets is stretch each one vertically, drop into the basket so each stacks upon itself, then put all sheets in the washer without wadding them up. If I put them in that way they tend to stay that way. I wash two sets of king size sheets together at a time, which is four sheets total, in a front load washer. When drying I separate them out and avoid wadding up. I save the sheets so I can wash them together in this fashion, not washing anything else with them. This seems very effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-17T01:54:53.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2015-01-17T02:46:55.583" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two answers to this. &#xA;The first, for the &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;holy omg what did I just do to myself&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;burning, milk and yogurt are the best options, as was mentioned above. &#xA;The second, for the &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I don't want to experience that again&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;you are better off increasing your heat tolerance. First, figure out how hot you can eat and eat but are feeling a burn, whatever level of burn you can handle without needing the first remedy. Then slightly increase the heat and continue until the burn is like it was before. Repeat until you are eating habaneros without needing help to cool. Just a warning, this takes time. It took me about a year to go from jalapeños to habaneros. I started by eating bagels with plain cream cheese and fresh jalapeños mixed in to the cheese. &#xA;The reason to increase your heat tolerance is twofold. First, you'll be able to taste and enjoy the flavor of what is delivering the heat. I was blown away to find out habaneros are sweet. The second is that the burn, even when you eat outside your comfort zone, will not only hurt less, but for less time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-01-17T02:46:55.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-17T11:08:33.677" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I work a lot with non magnetic screws, and even in the case of all the nice preventing tips offered here, I am just a human and from time to time drop them. Having had bad experiences with the vacuum method (some screws just shoot straight through the sock) I took one of the toys of my kids (Its a rolling can with a stick attached), wrapped it in double sided sticky tape, and then rolled it over the floor (carefully making sure that I get through every sector).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has worked fine so far, and despite the tip to stop using carpet, with short carpets this works best, because then the screws don't jump and roll around in the whole room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1473" LastActivityDate="2015-01-17T11:08:33.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3797" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3778" CreationDate="2015-01-17T12:06:16.350" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put it in a bowl of very hot water for 10 minutes to expand the low-pressure air and reduce the suction?  A dishwasher cycle might do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW I got one of these for Xmas and haven't yet used it,  so I could try and repeat the experiment!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastActivityDate="2015-01-17T12:06:16.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3656" CreationDate="2015-01-17T12:33:04.897" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the 70's I had one of these &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.victorialouise.co.uk/bottle-chopper-fun&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.victorialouise.co.uk/bottle-chopper-fun&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In fact I think it is still in the garage in a box.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically an aluminium jig holds a bog-standard glasscutter in place so you can make a perfectly horizontal score on the bottle's outside surface.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you adjust a bent metal rod with effectively a washer on the end so that when it is placed inside the bottle it lines up horizontally exactly against the score line. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you tap the washer against the glass until you see a crack start, and continue tapping whilst rotating the bottle to propagate the crack all the way round. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works well enough, but there are risks of imperfect results if the initial scoring isn't even - e.g. if there is grease/oil/fingerprints on the glass the cutter may slip rather than score. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once chopped, you grind down the edge with wet and dry paper (coarse grades down to flour-grade) or use various grades of carborundum powder on a sheet of flat glass.   A labour of love really but really quite satisfying when it works.  I used to make pint (approx) beer glasses out of Spar orange-squash bottles (all I could afford to drink at uni!).. but boy was the glass quality dodgy?! - you could only tell once chopped - the thickness could vary from 1mm to 5mm.... another reason for failure in the initial chop. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastActivityDate="2015-01-17T12:33:04.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3800" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3802" CreationDate="2015-01-17T12:54:37.927" Score="13" ViewCount="10781" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the &quot;old days&quot; wine labels used to soak off in warm water, presumably because they used plain paper and a water-based glue.  Nowadays 99.34% of labels are of the self-adhesive variety, laser-cut with embossings, metallic and plastic finishings and coatings and seemed to be designed to military specifications NOT to be removed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am a home-brewer and need a supply of clean re-usable wine bottles, and removing these modern labels is a chore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried the following but I may have missed some good ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;soaking in water... this sometimes sort of works - it seems to depend on the quality of the paper versus the power of the glue.  Fails often on coated labels. Resort to scraping with a potato peeler. If that fails bin it.  ~ 5% chance of success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;VERY carefully pick up a corner and peel it off by hand. When it rips, try a different corner. Again this depends on the paper quality vs glue and seems to critically depend on the angle of peel. Good approach for coated labels. Often you can succeed in doing this on the front label then fail totally on the 2 back labels which have an entirely different constituency. ~ 5% chance again&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lighter fluid.  from an old trick in removing floppy disk labels - tiddle lighter fluid liberally over the entire surface of the label (only works on non-coated labels) so that it soaks thru the paper into the backing glue. I use my fingers to spread it. Wait until it just appears to have dried - then peel as for 2.  If it rips - you can try repeating the whole process. Often leaves gluey residue.  Use a paper towel and more lighter fluid to remove it, and polish it off.  ~ 70% chance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;heat bottle in slow oven oven at ~100C. use gloves and try and peel label with other hand. Some skill/risk required  ~ 40% chance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ok what methods have I missed? and what are the estimated chances of success?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. you will need to successfully remove labels to try the bottle-chopping hack &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/3656/what-is-the-best-method-for-cutting-the-top-off-a-wine-bottle&quot;&gt;What is the best method for cutting the top off a wine bottle?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T15:19:57.587" Title="Best method of getting a wine label off a wine bottle?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3800" CreationDate="2015-01-17T18:03:44.863" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/skills/how-to-remove-a-bottle-label&quot;&gt;Popular Mechanics&lt;/a&gt; the most effective method was using baking soda and water:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;h1&gt;Baking Soda and Water&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Directions:&lt;/strong&gt; Three bottles, 16 tablespoons of baking soda and 32 cups&#xA;  of water, soak for 30 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; After 30 minutes, the bucket had two full labels floating on&#xA;  the top—a very good sign. One bottle required a peel of the main&#xA;  label, which came off cleanly—and another bottle was good to go with a&#xA;  simple wipe of the rag. The third bottle, however, proved more&#xA;  difficult. Although the top label floated away during the soak, the&#xA;  main label required fingernail peeling and steel wool (although it was&#xA;  a clean swipe with the steel wool, unlike with the soap-and-water&#xA;  method).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Score:&lt;/strong&gt; 8 out of 10&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastActivityDate="2015-01-17T18:03:44.863" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3804" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-17T20:10:54.373" Score="14" ViewCount="13848" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I open up a can of soda, sometimes it sprays it everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not the owner of this photo; credit- WikiHow&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9UL2W.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I have already tired:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tapping the top of the can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This helped, but there was still fizz.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-01-18T02:22:14.783" LastActivityDate="2017-07-07T11:14:08.813" Title="How to prevent soda from fizzing upon opening" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3805" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3804" CreationDate="2015-01-17T20:57:09.320" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;In a shaken up soda can, the carbon dioxide bubbles form on the sides of the can, not the top. That is why tapping the top is not very effective. A better method is to hit the sides of the can repeatedly. This will knock down the carbon dioxide bubbles. When you open it, it shouldn't explode. If it does, out your finger in the foam flow. This helps the foam and fizz go away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are patient, another option is to just let the can sit for 2 to 3 minutes. This always works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, don't crack the top fully when opening the can. Slowly open it and let it hiss. Once the hissing stops, there is no chance the soda will fizz. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-02-09T01:33:24.580" LastActivityDate="2015-02-09T01:33:24.580" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-18T04:00:19.550" Score="8" Body="&lt;h1&gt;1. Listen to where it went.&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This might be weird but it is my first resort. When you drop a screw, focus on the sound of the screw hitting the floor while keeping your head still. Keep focusing on the sound up to 2 seconds after the sound has stopped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keeping your head still is important because it makes it easier for the brain to process the sound that has been heard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Focusing on the sound for up to 2 seconds after the sound &lt;em&gt;seems to stop&lt;/em&gt; is because the sound doesn't really stop, it bounces around the room and dies out. There is extra information we are not consciously aware of. Just listen without trying to do anything, and the brain will fill in the blanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your mileage may vary. If you are very sensitive to sounds I would recommend this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;2. Shine a flashlight parallel to the floor.&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't just shine a light, hold the light down at floor level, pointing the beam parallel to the floor. Searching around in this way, when the light hits the missing screw, it will cast a shadow 2–3 times bigger than the screw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2304" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-18T04:00:19.550" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3808" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-18T04:46:53.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is a trick that I used to find tennis balls in bushes when I was younger. This may work with screws as well, but most likely only in cases where you know (at least approximately) the location where it fell from.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the tennis balls this worked in cases where I saw the flight path but was not able to locate the ball in the nearby bushes afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I did was to throw a second ball into the same direction, as close on the same flight path as the lost ball, but in such a way that I was able to pay attention to where the ball eventually landed (sometimes with the help of a friend). The thrown ball frequently landed near the first ball, allowing me to locate both.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a screw you should use a second screw that is as similar to the first one, as possible. Drop the screw down from approximately the height that the first one fell from, and follow it as it hits the floor. Chances are that it will bounce around similarly to the first one and you can find the first one near where this second one falls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2306" LastActivityDate="2015-01-18T04:46:53.493" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-18T05:21:34.667" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shine a flashlight at as low an angle as possible--you want a reasonably dark room and back off a bit with the flashlight to make the angle lower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Yes, this is pretty much half of qweilun's answer--in a case like this I totally disagree with the listening answer thus I do not feel I can upvote his.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1916" LastActivityDate="2015-01-18T05:21:34.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1892" CreationDate="2015-01-18T07:51:25.167" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have a person use a (small, handheld) tazer/stun gun on you if you don't wake up after your alarm goes off - you will quickly learn to get up at the sound of your alarm. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and to make it truly a lifehack, the flash circuit from an old or disposable film camera will work wonders for this - charge it up, and then just use the leads from the single large capacitor to give a jolt to the person who can't wake up&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2313" LastEditorUserId="2313" LastEditDate="2015-01-18T08:44:35.803" LastActivityDate="2015-01-18T08:44:35.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3811" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3705" CreationDate="2015-01-18T07:57:02.757" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try using a hair dryer (or heat gun) to warm the surface and air around where you want to place the suction cup - then place the suction cup, and as the air cools, the pressure will decrease, thus creating more suction. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2313" LastActivityDate="2015-01-18T07:57:02.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3812" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2342" CreationDate="2015-01-18T08:25:26.287" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Open the windows - use a hair dryer or heat gun if you need to get them unfrozen, and make sure to open more than one - then open the doors in between them in order to allow circulation &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;also, it should be obvious, but wasn't mentioned anywhere yet - make sure there isn't any heating in the room - if it has a radiator, shut the water off - if it has air vents, cover them or turn them off so that your not heating the room unintentionally. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2313" LastActivityDate="2015-01-18T08:25:26.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1887" CreationDate="2015-01-18T08:49:15.957" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A tape measure can be used (reusable)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nxkd6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nxkd6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/17/Measuring-tape.jpg/1280px-Measuring-tape.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/17/Measuring-tape.jpg/1280px-Measuring-tape.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2313" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T11:50:47.347" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:50:47.347" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3814" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3628" CreationDate="2015-01-18T13:48:33.950" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hunt down someone with a 3D scanner and 3D printer. Get your head scanned while wearing cheap sunglasses.  Ask someone to draw a guide over your face using the 3D model where you want the cut edge to be and join it up to the glasses frame (or overlay the ear and nose part of the glasses frame and join it up with the guide). 3D Print out the guide and join it up with the real glasses (or print out the complete glasses frame and the guide).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pop out the shade lenses and put on your guide glasses and trim away you can trim even in the dark. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could get quite creative with the guide profile and impress the ladies who will think you have a very steady hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yay another point for 3D printing (you can do the same with some stiff wire and no 3D printer).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2015-01-18T13:48:33.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-18T14:10:21.423" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not an answer but I don't have the points for a comment. &#xA;When you drop a screw or the like, &lt;strong&gt;don't try to catch it&lt;/strong&gt;. Watch it to the ground and then pick it up at leisure. Of course it doesn't always work, but in my experience it works much better than trying to catch the falling item.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2317" LastActivityDate="2015-01-18T14:10:21.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3816" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3826" CreationDate="2015-01-18T23:34:50.513" Score="15" ViewCount="68307" Body="&lt;p&gt;Headphones rarely last more than a few years before the wires snap due to the constant movement they have to endure. Is there a way to stop me having to get out the soldering iron, or worse, buy a new pair?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2325" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:38:37.503" LastActivityDate="2020-02-07T20:00:22.753" Title="How do you stop headphone wires from breaking?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="13" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3817" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3818" CreationDate="2015-01-19T01:22:43.197" Score="9" ViewCount="4266" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have recently bought a battery powered LED lamp for use on a camping trip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I return I would like to have it ready for use at home when the power goes out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am concerned that as it will be unused for long periods of time the batteries may leak and ruin the lamp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I store batteries in/with an inactive device for an extended period without them leaking?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An ideal solution will allow for a simple and safe procedure to activate the lamp, it will need to be performed in the dark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7SK2A.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7SK2Am.png&quot; alt=&quot;Photo Credit: GigerPunk&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Photo Credit: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/photos/33078680@N08/4897219864&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;GigerPunk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have considered storing them loose on the shelf adjacent to the lamp but am concerned that they may:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;become separated or misplaced,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;short out (against each other or other tools on the same shelf)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="102" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T11:13:50.383" LastActivityDate="2020-11-20T21:09:38.567" Title="How do I prevent batteries from leaking?" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3818" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3817" CreationDate="2015-01-19T01:58:19.827" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Batteries have greater leak risk the more they are discharged. You might do the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep the item in a cool place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the item has been used much, replace the batteries before storing even if they have charge remaining.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inspect the item at least yearly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use reputable batteries since cheap batteries have greater long term leak risk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do not store an item long term with recharged batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T01:58:19.827" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3819" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2400" CreationDate="2015-01-19T03:14:34.470" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try packing your shoes with newspaper and leave it in there for 2 or 3 days and then remove the newspaper... Then, if u can, put them in direct sunlight for about 3-4 days but make sure when u do - remove the laces and pull the tongue of the shoe as open as u can exposing the shoe to as much sunlight as possible. Oh and if u hadn't already, rip out the in-soles and replace them with new ones &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2326" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T03:14:34.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-19T08:48:43.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm wondering under what action/posture/position allows for dropped screws? If the fall very near the edge of the table, then a catch-tray around the perimeter will do nicely. If otherwise... why are you holding a screw far away from the workspace? Don't gratuitously do that. It shound be at the workpiece, in the bowl, or under a lamp/magnifier, and nowhere else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the task does not work that way for some reason, try putting a drop cloth on the floor first. Pick it up from the edges and all awol parts as well as debris collects in the center.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T08:48:43.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3822" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3824" CreationDate="2015-01-19T11:33:02.027" Score="9" ViewCount="58235" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pretty standard hand warmer with the metal discs in them to activate them - I did some research and found out that they are Sodium Acetate hand warmers and the disc is used to 'freeze' the liquid making it heat up.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used this on the way to work as I was getting a little chilly and now that I am at work I want to 'recharge' it, i.e. make it back into liquid form, and the instructions given for doing this is to put the pack in a pan filled with boiling water and then allow it to simmer for 10 minutes and it should be returned to it's original state.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;However, as mentioned, I am at work and unfortunately we do not have a stove for me to keep a pan simmering for 10 minutes but I do have a microwave and a kettle and other standard kitchen utensils. So my question is, is there a lifehack / way to 'recharge' / reset a sodium acetate hand warmer without having a stove to keep water simmering for 10 minutes? But instead just using standard utensils or a kettle or a microwave?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; It does say on the pack not to microwave or put it in a kettle but if there are any lifehacks contrary to these warnings, I am not afraid to be a bit of a 'Daring Dan' and break the rules because sometimes I just want the world to descend into anarchy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-11T20:47:39.200" LastActivityDate="2021-01-28T12:09:31.730" Title="How to &quot;recharge&quot; sodium acetate hand warmer without a stove?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3824" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3822" CreationDate="2015-01-19T13:42:16.093" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think the kettle advice is just so it doesn't get into contact with the heating coil. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a kettle that has a covered coil and it works fine with those, but you have to keep it in there for a while (it still needs a few minutes to completely dissolve, there is no instant solution). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to inequal heating in most microwaves I would not recommend this, but I don't see anything that should inherently make it not work, other than the piece of metal in it making it somewhat dangerous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are that daring dan type and have one of those handwarmers that you don't need, along with a microwave that you don't need I would give it a try and do it on low power settings. The worst that can possibly happen is it popping open and covering your microwave in sodium acetate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1473" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T13:42:16.093" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3749" CreationDate="2015-01-19T14:05:04.720" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;With my precious golf3 I had the same problem, the moist was creeping in and staying there; even though it got away for day or two after driving for hours with AC set on hot (not too pleasant btw.) it kept getting moist all over again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Doing something against this may mean replacing the rubber sealings of your doors or similar, but maybe it is just a one time thing for you, in this case one of the things I tried was:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put some bricks into the oven, set to highest temperature, and leave it there for quite a while. Then quickly put them into some container that withstands the temperature (steel bucket in my case) and put it into the trunk of the car. Removing anything that blocks the air flow (hat shelf, flip over the rear seats if you can). Start car, set AC to really hot, and do not completely close the trunk (just so much that you could stick a scredriver through the gap). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you get the amount of bricks right, it will quickly heat up the back of the car, causing most moist to evaporate. Hot dehumidified air from the AC will enter at the front and leave at the back, drying out the car pretty well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The number of bricks depend on your ovens temperature and your cars size. Do not use too many or you might seriously damage something (a lot of stuff in a car doesn't like anything more than 50°C)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1473" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T14:05:04.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3826" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3816" CreationDate="2015-01-19T14:07:56.763" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use cheapish Sony earbuds - great sound, but they tend to break every couple of years because the soldering inside the earbuds is pretty shoddy. Here's a quick summary of all the advice I've found on keeping headphones safe; most of it is pretty obvious, but sadly I tend to ignore it because HARD WORK IS HARD. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unplug the jack from your player when you're not using it. If you have small earbuds, don't wrap the cable around the player and stuff it in the case or in your pocket, as this puts strain on the jack and may even damage your player at the socket end.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a headphone case that lets you wind your cables around something. (&lt;a href=&quot;http://mashable.com/2011/02/26/headphone-cable-management/&quot;&gt;Here's a list of ideas, some better than others&lt;/a&gt;). Don't want to buy one? Take a stiff piece of card and cut two notches in it, one for the jack and one for the earbud/headphone connection. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid huge flapping lengths of cable - it'll get caught on things and be painful, embarrassing, and eventually expensive. Pass the cable through your shirt, or under your coat or scarf. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For the same reason, always secure your player: either clip the case to your belt, trousers, etc, or zip the pocket tight. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unplug headphones by pulling on the jack rather than the cable itself.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do not sleep on, sit on, fling, or absent-mindedly nibble headphones.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't follow my example and get headphones with good quality soldering.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;...Or just throw in the towel and go wireless. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tl;dr:&lt;/strong&gt; most failures occur at the jack end or at the connection with the earpiece. Protect these parts from tugs and strain and you protect your headphones. (And I imagine mid-cable breaks will be less likely as well.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2346" LastEditorUserId="2346" LastEditDate="2015-01-19T14:15:01.033" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T14:15:01.033" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3827" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3845" CreationDate="2015-01-19T14:24:06.163" Score="6" ViewCount="831" Body="&lt;p&gt;After cutting the potatoes I put them in boiling oil in a pan and then mix them while they get cooked, but it takes like an hour and they hardly become crispy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have an oven so all I can use is a stove. What can I do to make them crispy?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2348" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T19:13:24.447" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T19:13:24.447" Title="How to fry potato so that it becomes crispy without an oven or a fryer?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3828" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2496" CreationDate="2015-01-19T14:35:02.240" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't mind the smell, use one of those:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XjYWt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XjYWtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Mini/kitchen blow torch&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although being plastic, the material of the rolls is quite thick, and thus doesn't heat up so quickly (Just like the &quot;trick&quot; where you can hold your hand into a candle for a fraction of a second). Just briefly (a second or two) hold the flame inside the wheel and watch the hairs go up in smoke. They burn nicely but smell awfully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unless you have really lots of dense greasy hair in there, the burning will not harm the rolls. For added safety, have it burn only for a second or two on its own and then blow it of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Scrape of the brittle remainders with whatever you have available ( I used a screwdriver ).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course do it with all the necessary precautions. Outside, nothing flammable around, a bucket of water in case something goes wrong etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1473" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T09:23:16.463" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T09:23:16.463" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3827" CreationDate="2015-01-19T14:43:10.637" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I fry my chips in two goes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First frying: mid power, let them simmer. You can jam in as many potatoes as you want at this stage, just so long as they're fully covered by the oil.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When they're getting nice and floppy, take the chips out, and turn up the stove until the oil is very hot. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the chips back in the pan, but not all at once! I usually do two batches, so they go properly crispy without sticking together. This stage is much faster.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scarf the lot.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2346" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T14:43:10.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3831" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3827" CreationDate="2015-01-19T14:45:02.180" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you 'parboil' them first, so boil them for about ~10 minutes - long enough for them to go a little bit soft but not fully cooked and then drain them and allow them to cool for a little while. Also cover them in a little bit of dripping / fat which will allow the outsides to really crisp up nicely.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are cutting the potatoes thin enough you can probably omit the parboiling and cover them in a little bit of fat / dripping and then fry them up and they shouldn't take long to cook at all, but the sort of pre-cook process makes the centers cooked so you wouldn't have to wait as long for them to be cooked in the oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yet another method is similar to the one you have mentioned - I am not sure how much oil you are referring to but you can make a make-shift deep fat fryer, just fill the pan with enough oil to cover all of the potato cuttings and heat the oil up so it's nice and hot (boiling) and drop in your parboiled potato bits - I've done this after a disaster with an old deep fat fryer and the result was some of the nicest chips I've had, albeit rather greasy. A way top reduce the grease is to allow them to sit on some kitchen towel which should soak up any of the excess oil but does leave them a little cold afterwards.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Hope this helps.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T14:45:02.180" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3833" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3749" CreationDate="2015-01-19T15:51:38.743" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may need to give the inside of your windows a good clean. Condensation tends to form around the small particles of dirt on the screen. If you are prone to wiping away condensation with a cloth/sleeve etc., you'll be making the problem worse and worse. In cold weather, this condensed water will freeze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So prevention may be better than a cure. Give your windows a good clean and polish and hopefully this problem will occur less often. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2184" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T15:51:38.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3834" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-19T16:49:44.813" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are MANY magnetic sweepers on the market, from cheap to industrial, just search google. They are tools not hacks but if you have a regular need to pick up small metal objects you probably want a tool rather than a hack. this one looks nice though not cheap): &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.walkermagnet.com/other-products-sweepers-lfs-series.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.walkermagnet.com/other-products-sweepers-lfs-series.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want a hack then maybe have at your carpet with a lint roller!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2351" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T16:49:44.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3758" CreationDate="2015-01-19T18:56:22.490" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I seem to have similar issues when I starch them. I've been experimenting with lowering the iron temp to avoid melting the starch. Another option, if it seems to be more prevalent on lighter color shirts, try ironing them inside out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2354" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T18:56:22.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3817" CreationDate="2015-01-19T18:56:24.207" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leakage from batteries, if they are not drastically defective or damaged, results from the normal electrochemical reactions inside them consuming the metal casing and opening a hole. Therefore, the first line of defense — how to prevent nearly all leakage — is to &lt;strong&gt;remove and discard discharged batteries&lt;/strong&gt;. Since all batteries have some amount of “self-discharge”, this means you must change them periodically, but as long as they still have sufficient voltage to operate the device, you're probably safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If the device has a “soft” power switch&lt;/strong&gt;, one which does not actually break the connection through the batteries but signals an electronic circuit to shut down, then for long term storage you should &lt;strong&gt;remove the batteries&lt;/strong&gt; to avoid the extra drain of the controller waiting for the button to be pushed to turn on. Ways to tell:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the power switch has two mechanically different positions (pushed in and popped out, sliding/rocking, or just a distinct feel and sound when turned on or off), then it's a “hard” power switch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the device has control features like an auto-off timer, that don't require you to turn the switch off and on to reset, then it's likely  a “soft” switch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the device properly uses the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_symbol&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;IEC standard power symbols&lt;/a&gt; on its switch, then the symbols with an unbroken circle (&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dgFBG.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DAuIZ.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;) indicate a “hard” switch where the broken circle (&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TYjm8.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;) is “soft”. (However, the latter symbol is so iconic these days that it has been misused on switches that are actually hard.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the device has a soft power switch, you can break the circuit inside the battery compartment. The simplest way to do this is to remove one cell (or all of them, but one will do). A fancier trick is to &lt;strong&gt;insert something thin and non-conductive, such as a thin piece of plastic sheet, between the end of one cell and the battery compartment's contact&lt;/strong&gt;, then pull it out before use. (I wouldn't recommend paper, because I've done that and later found rust on the contacts — water absorption? acid paper? Don't know.) Suitably thin plastic sheets can be cut out of plastic retail packages or those little collar-stiffeners in dress shirts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;battery chemistry&lt;/strong&gt; affects the probability of leakage. I haven't found any reliable comprehensive sources on this matter, but here is the information I have managed to accumulate — if someone could offer some references I'd love to see them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Common alkaline batteries have the &lt;strong&gt;highest risk of leakage&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Zinc chloride&lt;/em&gt; (often called “super heavy duty”) batteries are somewhat less prone to leakage and are cheap but have inferior performance (less lifetime when in use).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Lithium-iron&lt;/em&gt; batteries have superior performance and long shelf life (low self-discharge), but are generally much more expensive. &lt;strong&gt;Lithium-iron batteries are generally highly recommended for infrequent use like you're looking for.&lt;/strong&gt; (Lithium-iron cells in AA and AAA shapes sold in stores will likely be just called “lithium”, but note that there are many other types of lithium cells which are &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; 1.5 volts and different in other ways.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rechargeable cells, such as &lt;em&gt;NiMH (nickel metal hydride)&lt;/em&gt;, are also less likely to leak because their chemical reactions are designed to be reversible (and chewing up the canister wouldn't be very reversible). For this application you would use “low self-discharge” (aka “precharged”) NiMH cells, and still want to recharge them occasionally. (By the way, there is no need to periodically discharge rechargeables; “the memory effect” is approximately a myth.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(If I were to use my first-hand experience only, I'd say “Alkaline batteries leak. Nothing else does.”)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All of the above said, the safest thing you can do is &lt;strong&gt;keep the batteries outside of the device.&lt;/strong&gt; This prevents discharging of all sorts other than self-discharge, and allows you to keep the device and discard the batteries if they do leak. On the other hand, you have to insert the batteries with the correct polarity before use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to &lt;strong&gt;insert AA/AAA/C/D-style batteries blind&lt;/strong&gt;, here are some cues for the proper direction you can find by touch:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The positive end of the battery holder will have some kind of “shoulders” sticking out past the contact that are designed to prevent the negative end of a backwards cell (which has no bump in the center) from making contact.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Usually, there is one contact which is sprung, and that contact is the negative end, whereas the positive end is rigid. This is not 100% reliable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't worry about short circuits — it's hard for loose objects to make a complete circuit (as long as the insulating plastic shell around the cell is intact) in AA/AAA/C/D type batteries, unless you're doing something like keeping them in a box of metal parts. You can be even safer by keeping them in a bag (also handy for less mess in the event of a leak) or wrapped up in a bundle with a rubber band or cable tie (face them all the same direction).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2353" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T18:56:24.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3837" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3804" CreationDate="2015-01-19T19:08:41.977" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I admit I haven't opened a lot of soda cans, but this technique hasn't failed me yet:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lift the tab &lt;strong&gt;very slowly&lt;/strong&gt; and with a firm grip, and stop when you hear a hissing sound start. (There should not be any visible opening at all.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wait for the hiss to stop. (There may be some soda bubbling out of the top but it won't spray or be enough to spill over.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It's safe. Open the can the rest of the way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2353" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T19:08:41.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3838" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-19T22:01:31.993" Score="7" ViewCount="648" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have scrubbed until it's a smooth surface that feels very similar to the original glass top but the surface is so dark it's nearly black. I can slightly see the original pattern in the dark areas which makes me think it might be salvageable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If anyone has any ideas I'd be happy to try them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I've tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Razor blade&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Aluminum foil ball&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Barkeepers Friend&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Baking Soda with (Peroxide, or water, or vinegar)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sulfuric Acid [Strong drain cleaner] (but I did not scrub)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/l0J9e.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/l0J9em.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;the glass top&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2359" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T11:09:36.770" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T11:09:36.770" Title="How can I clean a glass top oven that has black areas?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3839" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-19T22:38:19.253" Score="2" ViewCount="2014" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 5' &amp;times; 7' area rug with a fairly long nap and no vacuum cleaner. I try to keep it fairly clean, but when walking over it, the dirt is fairly noticeable that sticks to my bare feet. It's winter, so I can't take it out and beat it, what are some good alternatives?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1660" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:36:41.403" LastActivityDate="2016-04-17T14:35:16.277" Title="How can I clean an area rug without a vacuum cleaner?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3840" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3839" CreationDate="2015-01-19T23:43:55.997" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Turn the rug upside down. Roll the rug up, and while rolling, knock the dirt off with a broom, a hand, or whatever works. This should leave all the dirt on the floor to be swept up. Making a large roll will provide a good-sized vertical face for the dirt to fall from.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-01-19T23:56:58.330" LastActivityDate="2015-01-19T23:56:58.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2015-01-20T05:29:20.463" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a few tablespoons of flaxseed meal into the glass and rub against the wall with a wooden spoon. The flaxseed will pick up the peanut butter cleanly. Eat the mixture with yoghurt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2362" LastActivityDate="2015-01-20T05:29:20.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3842" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3839" CreationDate="2015-01-20T06:12:39.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an old cloth lint remover like this &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1jEQI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1jEQIm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;old style cloth lint remover&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or even something made of rubber with grooves such as this pet grooming tool &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V7Rt3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V7Rt3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;zoomgroom&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;, you can just rub and these will lift tons of stuff out of the rug that you didn't even know were there. I've used both of these on carpets in my stairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope it helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2359" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T11:11:57.443" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T11:11:57.443" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3843" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3913" CreationDate="2015-01-20T08:58:48.863" Score="11" ViewCount="27677" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an old &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14698541-holy-bible-recovery-version&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;bible gold edition (recovery version)&lt;/a&gt; that has been soaked because of a leak in my ceiling during a typhoon. Now it is dry, but the pages are in poor condition and stick to each other, I can carefully separate the pages manually but it would take me a long time because it has thousands of pages. Are there any other methods of separating the pages in a much faster way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TSZoql.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T10:51:45.887" LastActivityDate="2020-01-14T15:10:28.443" Title="Easy way to remove the sticky pages of a book caused by being wet?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3844" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3853" CreationDate="2015-01-20T09:29:50.530" Score="2" ViewCount="609" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am using a portable wireless shaving machine. It was bundled with a nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery and a cradle + charger. The battery was 1.2v rechargeable one. I can operate the machine with a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) too. (It works same as NiCd)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can I use the same machine with it cradle + charger to charge this NiMH battery? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1452" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T03:36:01.493" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T03:36:01.493" Title="Charge nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries with a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) Charger" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3845" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3827" CreationDate="2015-01-20T13:04:41.747" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have crispy &quot;little fried potatoes&quot; every week with omelettes.  Chop the spuds the size of dice - important to get them all approximately the same size. Different potato varieties give different results/timings. Maris Piper are good. Microwave the diced spuds for 4 minutes in a bowl.  They come out a bit hot and sticky - separate them and add to a non-stick pan with plenty of hot oil over a medium-hot flame and keep turning them. About 6-8 minutes they will be crispy. After 10 minutes they can be TOO crispy/burnt, so watch the pan.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the crispy stage you can make instant &quot;patatas bravas&quot; by pouring off the excess oil, reducing the heat and adding a teaspoon of hot chili sauce plus as much tomato ketchup as you like to dilute the chili. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastActivityDate="2015-01-20T13:04:41.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3846" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3852" CreationDate="2015-01-20T15:27:29.340" Score="5" ViewCount="971" Body="&lt;p&gt;I normally have running water from the City - today, the water main broke, meaning I have no running water for the foreseeable next couple of days - I am looking for lifehacks regarding how to clean oneself without using too much water, and preferably without any special equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;to clarify by &quot;clean oneself&quot;, I am looking for a way to clean the skin (i.e. replacement for soap + water), hair (replacement for shampoo + water), and shave (without water). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Related Question &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/301/what-should-i-do-without-hot-water-in-the-shower&quot;&gt;What should I do without hot water in the shower?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2313" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-01-20T23:54:10.593" Title="How to wash without running water" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3847" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3800" CreationDate="2015-01-20T17:51:44.323" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;you can also boil the bottles in a large pot of water for a few minutes, provided your pot is big enough.  When my friends and I reclaim used beer bottles to bottle our homemade brew, this is always how we remove the labels.  The heat dissolves the glue and the paper and the labels literally just fall off.  After you are done, let the bottle gradually cool either by leaving them in the pot with the heat off or by placing them in a bucket with faucet-warm water, this is to make sure they don't crack from changing temperature too quickly&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastActivityDate="2015-01-20T17:51:44.323" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3849" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3859" CreationDate="2015-01-20T18:12:22.560" Score="-1" ViewCount="9799" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you know any tricks how to cut the onion into small cubes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried many times, but my girlfriend always complains that they're too big:)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similar:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/2531/how-can-i-cut-onions-without-tearing-up&quot;&gt;How can I cut onions without tearing up?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T13:24:00.627" Title="How to cut onion into small cubes?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3850" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3849" CreationDate="2015-01-20T19:12:06.490" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;after pealing and trimming the top and bottom, slice the onion in half along the top/bottom axis. then turn each half flat side down, and make a series of cuts parallel to that top/bottom axis. Make them as close as you want. Then make a series of cuts perpendicular to the top/bottom axis, spaced similarly to the previous parallel cuts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A sharp knife helps a lot, as usual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2368" LastActivityDate="2015-01-20T19:12:06.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3851" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3843" CreationDate="2015-01-20T20:38:04.873" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ultimately, the best course is to buy a new one, but if you must keep this one, try this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get the book wet again. The pages will loosen, and you can dry them out carefully as described &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/396/a-book-fell-in-a-sink-full-of-water-how-can-i-dry-it&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;. If you need them flat, you can iron them after they were dry. You can do several pages at once if you want, to save time. Or you can just leave them wrinkled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-01-20T20:38:04.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3846" CreationDate="2015-01-20T23:54:10.593" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a number of &quot;waterless&quot; skin cleansers, such as &lt;em&gt;Cetaphil&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;CVS Gentle Skin Cleanser&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Family Dollar Gentle skin Cleanser&lt;/em&gt; that are more gentle on the skin than soap and water. J.Musser's suggestion of baby wipes is equally valid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-01-20T23:54:10.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3853" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3844" CreationDate="2015-01-21T00:00:18.417" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Newer NiMH cells are more resistant to overcharge, but older ones might be damaged if left too long on a NiCd charger. Though they have about the same endpoint voltage on charge, NiCd cells often have a catalyst to recombine the electrolyzed H2 and O2. Newer NiMH cells also have that catalyst and could be used with the NiCd charger, especially if not left on trickle charge indefinitely. See &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel%E2%80%93metal_hydride_battery&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel%E2%80%93metal_hydride_battery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-01-21T00:00:18.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3855" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3838" CreationDate="2015-01-21T01:43:54.363" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are you sure the stain is not on the other side?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's on the surface then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Polishing compound - You can use a car rubbing compound with a low grit, they use to put a mirror finish on paintjobs, it wont hurt your surface.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;800+ grit sandpaper.  Again, it's used to put a mirror finish on car paint jobs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it's wet sandpaper (it will be black, if it's light colored, it's for wood)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once your've hit it with the 800 you can then start using 1000+ grit and put a mirror                    finish on it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2375" LastActivityDate="2015-01-21T01:43:54.363" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3856" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17382" CreationDate="2015-01-21T08:22:39.147" Score="6" ViewCount="650" Body="&lt;p&gt;Current messy situation of my shelf:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EuAaC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EuAaCm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;shelf&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is, I don't have much place elsewhere, so all the things you see need to stay in in this shelf.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The shelf is big in depth, so two rows of books are possible at every stage. However, that is somewhat impractical because it's complicated to get to the books at the back or to even see what's there if you are searching for something or just want to get inspired about what to look into.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2378" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:08:27.230" LastActivityDate="2017-09-08T14:04:29.387" Title="How to organize things/books in a packed shelf?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3859" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3849" CreationDate="2015-01-21T12:26:01.670" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do it like I do (and Jamie O.) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slice the onion in two. Then, make slices but not cut the onion entirely, so they the ends are still connected. Make horizontal cuts if you want really small cubes. Then, cut perpendicular to the first slices until you are almost done. Then turn the onion (as it will be smaller then the height) so it is flat again. Make your final cuts.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQZtCVkypAo&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQZtCVkypAo&lt;/a&gt; around 2m&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2340" LastActivityDate="2015-01-21T12:26:01.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3860" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3980" CreationDate="2015-01-21T13:54:48.993" Score="11" ViewCount="80422" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most common method of tying a tie have &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ties.com/how-to-tie-a-tie/windsor&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;over 10 steps of knot tying instructions&lt;/a&gt;. It's ridiculously difficult to remember it, especially if you're tying your tie very rarely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any easily rememberable life hacks to tie a tie?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RGE6l.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RGE6lm.png&quot; alt=&quot;How to Tie a Tie&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:12:11.850" LastActivityDate="2018-07-12T20:13:16.063" Title="How to tie a tie?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3861" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3865" CreationDate="2015-01-21T14:10:58.453" Score="8" ViewCount="6520" Body="&lt;p&gt;It happens very often when playing a ping pong and it's very easy to crash the ball.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that happens, are there any easy tricks to fix the ball?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:35:19.240" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:35:19.240" Title="How to fix a dented ping pong ball?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3863" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3864" CreationDate="2015-01-21T15:00:15.723" Score="8" ViewCount="643" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are there any home ways to coat your shoes (made of material like canvas or cotton) to be water resistance?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some time ago I've tried &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEH6tDLKcVU#t=176&quot;&gt;Ultra Ever Dry&lt;/a&gt;, but it was too smelly, toxic and the coating layer was too visible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-01-21T15:55:58.033" LastActivityDate="2015-05-09T13:23:33.720" Title="How to waterproof your shoes?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;weather&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3864" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3863" CreationDate="2015-01-21T15:00:15.723" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way is to polish your shoes with wax.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rub the beeswax over the entirety of the shoe. Use dishwashing gloves or rubber gloves to keep your hands clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have beeswax, use the candle wax.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When finish, optionally you can use your hair dryer (with high heat) to eliminate the whitish color (so the wax will melt into material even deeper).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/L264u.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/L264ul.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;How to waterproof your shoes&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(video) &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnFQy49mank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Make Your Shoes Waterproof&lt;/a&gt; by CrazyRussianHacker&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:52:08.343" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T12:52:08.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3865" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3861" CreationDate="2015-01-21T15:03:38.417" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place the ball in a kettle (with water) and boil it. The air will expand in the ball and pops out any dents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I find they are never quite the same again due to minor imperfections. Often best to just buy a new ball.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2184" LastEditorUserId="2184" LastEditDate="2015-01-22T15:30:59.927" LastActivityDate="2015-01-22T15:30:59.927" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2400" CreationDate="2015-01-21T15:13:18.553" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your previous attempts have failed because they haven't actually killed the bacteria. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The alcohol method will work however I have found &lt;strong&gt;freezing them over night&lt;/strong&gt;, let them thaw out. You can then wash them after this process if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's very important that they are 100% dry before freezing otherwise you risk damaging your shoes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2383" LastActivityDate="2015-01-21T15:13:18.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3725" CreationDate="2015-01-21T15:18:13.377" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Treat them with &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_lauryl_sulfate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;SLS&lt;/a&gt; (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) - controversial toxin available in most commercial liquid soaps, gels and shampoo. It is toxic to bacteria, animals as well as to humans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First of all clean your louver and its close areas. Then spill a lot of some SLS liquid (the cheapest - the better) where you can (e.g. on outside part of your window), leave it to dry and check the results. They'll hate it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-01-21T15:18:13.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3868" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3777" CreationDate="2015-01-21T16:25:10.033" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can't find it in the white light with help of magnet, try at &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_light&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;black light&lt;/a&gt;. Switch off your lights (or wait till dark) and use &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UV-B_lamps&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;UV lamp&lt;/a&gt; to find it. To your bad luck, most of the silver screws does not glow under black light (it is not a fluorescent mineral), but hopefully it'll differentiate with your carpet color.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Who knows you can find there else:)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semen#mediaviewer/File:Sperma_unter_UV-Licht_und_ohne_UV-Licht_(Semen_with_and_without_Ultraviolet).JPG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9zNXCm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Semen stain on carpet observed with and without ultraviolet light&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively put a stocking over the end of a vacuum tube and hoover it down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JJi8xm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Put a stocking over the end of a vacuum to find tiny items like earrings.&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-01-22T21:29:33.143" LastActivityDate="2015-01-22T21:29:33.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2015-01-21T17:51:08.630" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;To help you get the remainings more easily out of the glass, there are silicone scrapers available in different shapes and sizes. They work quite well. Actually it works a lot better than you could do with a knife or spoon. Afterwards it should be clean enough for recycling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's an image:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QpHvt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QpHvtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;scraper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the purposes of recycling glass you don't need to wash it perfectly clean. A small amount of fat doesn't do much harm to liquid glass (probably it will just burn and be gone at some point).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a quote from a website on the topic:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://recyclingweek.planetark.org/recycling-info/how-clean.cfm&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://recyclingweek.planetark.org/recycling-info/how-clean.cfm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Small amounts of food left don’t interfere with the glass and steel recycling process. Scrape all the solid food scraps out of jars and cans and then put them in the recycling bin. If you’re concerned about having left over food in the bin you can lightly rinse out your jars and cans. Using left over washing up or rinsing water is best as there’s no point wasting good water just to wash recycling. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the jars are to be reused by some food producer (e.g., returnable containers) they will have better and more efficient cleaning processes than you have for cleaning their input material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to reuse the jar yourself, that's a different story though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2334" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-09T16:45:44.887" LastActivityDate="2015-10-09T16:45:44.887" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3870" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3849" CreationDate="2015-01-21T20:11:56.073" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place it on the board as it stand. &#xA;Slice them top to bottom like parallel ways then cute them to smaller :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2387" LastActivityDate="2015-01-21T20:11:56.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3871" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2015-01-21T22:21:26.523" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may try to &lt;strong&gt;eat raw ginger&lt;/strong&gt; as it has a powerful flavour that you can easily forget about the spicy food and burning sensation. It has also powerful &lt;strong&gt;anti-inflammatory properties&lt;/strong&gt; and stimulates digestive juices and the flow of enzymes that help you digest your spicy food. In some parts of the world, ginger juice is applied to the skin to &lt;strong&gt;treat burns&lt;/strong&gt; (so this is what you need right now:)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As interesting fact, ginger in sushi is used not only as a flavour-enhancer, but it also &lt;strong&gt;used to kill the acquired taste&lt;/strong&gt; between the portions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For neutralising bad food from your stomach, try to take some activated charcoal which will absorb toxins without overworking your liver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-01-21T23:01:11.457" LastActivityDate="2015-01-21T23:01:11.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3872" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2015-01-22T02:24:58.583" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Normal heat beats spicy heat. Put something temperature hot (but not scalding) on your tongue. It will hurt more for one second and then the chilli pain will instantly be gone. Things like a hot piece  of flat bread will work fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1231" LastActivityDate="2015-01-22T02:24:58.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3873" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3885" CreationDate="2015-01-22T02:37:53.167" Score="10" ViewCount="11368" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a wobbly keyboard key on my old D610, and while the computer is still usable, an arrow key is loose. You have to press it multiple times for it to register. Short of replacing the key, is there a way to make it work again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T03:36:43.097" LastActivityDate="2015-03-07T17:12:18.350" Title="How do I make a wobbly keyboard key stable again?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-03-07T00:39:05.703" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3874" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2593" CreationDate="2015-01-22T02:38:04.103" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Needless to say, this is not a good idea.&lt;/strong&gt; A SCUBA regulator is life safety equipment. It is designed to supply air to a diver underwater. Simply put, it keeps you alive. Using SCUBA equipment you intend to dive with in this fashion is highly inadvisable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But let's ignore any personal safety concerns for right now. Could you do this, as you propose, without damaging the laptop in the process? Probably not. Your typical can of compressed air produces pinpoint blasts of air. A regulator second stage, on the other hand, is anything but pinpoint. It has a wide mouth to maximize flow rate. You could probably do it, but it wouldn't be very effective. It'd be only a little more effective than using your own lung power.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the second stage regulator isn't the only way you can use a SCUBA regulator to deliver pressurized air. You also have the low pressure inflator line. XS Scuba manufactures a combination tire inflator/air nozzle that connects to a standard quick-disconnect hose. (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.xsscuba.com/coolstuff_combo_filler.html&quot;&gt;You can find the catalog listing here&lt;/a&gt;). Let's say you were using that little gadget. Would you be able to safely clean your laptop then? Probably, but even this isn't ideal. From experience, a device like this shoots air considerably faster than a typical can of compressed air. You could regulate it to some degree by only opening the valve partway, though, so this could be a way to do it. You can also manually open the Schrader valve in the low pressure hose with a small screwdriver or something similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not even going to discuss methods that involve removing components of your regulator setup. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;If you are not a technician, do not take your regulator apart.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Remember the part where you're working with life safety equipment? If you don't know what you're doing, don't take things apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1216" LastActivityDate="2015-01-22T02:38:04.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3875" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3876" CreationDate="2015-01-22T15:17:52.233" Score="4" ViewCount="811" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I have a cake or some other bread item, I can never get a good cut  while keeping the pieces even. Usually I use a knife, but that takes more work than I would like and I usually can't get a clean, straight cut. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any good item or method to get a clean cut without too much work? I would prefer not to have to buy anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2020-12-24T15:50:17.140" Title="How to cleanly cut cake into even slices" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3876" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3875" CreationDate="2015-01-22T15:27:57.453" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;A very good method for cutting anything from cake to bread to cheese is to use dental floss. You can run the floss through the cake and it will allow you to get a precision cut. This is very quick and leaves clean cuts. It is also very easy to get even slices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YI8eK.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YI8eK.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;(source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://cdn.instructables.com/F17/6FN2/HWJJYW2A/F176FN2HWJJYW2A.LARGE.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;instructables.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I do not own this. From &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Cut-a-Cake-With-Floss/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Instructables&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use other thin wires such as:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fishing line&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;String&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sewing thread&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-12-24T15:50:17.140" LastActivityDate="2020-12-24T15:50:17.140" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="3877" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3860" CreationDate="2015-01-22T16:24:25.390" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a &quot;ninja&quot; knot-tying skill demonstrated by &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ8CZzbIDf8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;CrazyRussianHacker&lt;/a&gt; user on his video.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are the simple steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put the tie on the table with thick side to your right and the thin side to your left.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aXV7L.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aXV7Lm.png&quot; alt=&quot;step 1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twist both endings to make a loop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Cwat9.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Cwat9m.png&quot; alt=&quot;step 2&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;(tricky part) Grab the loop from your left (thin side), twist it and put it under the right loop &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5yCxv.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5yCxvm.png&quot; alt=&quot;step 3a&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k9WEv.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k9WEvm.png&quot; alt=&quot;step 3b&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now grab the shorter side and put it through both loops way down next to thick side. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XaB7w.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XaB7wm.png&quot; alt=&quot;step 4&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grab the main looped part and pull it on both sides. Adjust it based on your needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/723QT.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/723QTm.png&quot; alt=&quot;step 5a&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tWR2b.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tWR2bm.png&quot; alt=&quot;step 5b&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qE6H5.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qE6H5m.png&quot; alt=&quot;result&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It needs some practise, but once you get use to it, you'll be amazed with the results. If few years old kids can do it, you can do it either! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:14:53.580" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:14:53.580" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3878" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9492" CreationDate="2015-01-22T16:49:00.603" Score="8" ViewCount="2041" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to heat a medium-sized room more efficiently in winter time without pay too much for electricity?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've already insulated my window and door by using some weather seal strips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my first guess was to use the tea candles or some heating system in which tea candles heat a combination of ceramic flower pots, but according to some &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.notechmagazine.com/2014/11/dont-heat-your-room-with-tea-candles.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt;, they're too impractical (not to mention the indoor air pollution issue).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UHV7j.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UHV7jm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;heating system in which tea candles heat a combination of ceramic flower pots&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also tried some &quot;energy smart&quot; fan heaters, but by using 1-2kW of power it looks like my kettle is doing a better job by using the same amount of power and at least by boiling the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking to give a try to solar concentrator placed outside my window and focused to my indoor (aka &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtzRAjW6KO0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Death Ray&lt;/a&gt;&quot;), but 2800°C is definitely too hot for me:) I don't know if anyone tried to built something similar, but simply for heating the room or you know any other life hacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:51:41.953" LastActivityDate="2015-10-05T16:27:25.417" Title="How to heat your room efficiently?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3879" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-22T16:52:23.860" Score="8" ViewCount="1544" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B005GTNZUM&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;These are my headphones&lt;/a&gt;. They're wireless, but can be used while their charging cable is plugged in. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My desk is wood, ~3/4&quot; thick, with a square edge (not tapered). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to be able to hang my headphones under or off of the edge of my desk, and additionally be able to store the tip of the charging cable on that hook when I'm wearing the headphones. But the cable needs to be able to come out of its trap, so I can charge the headphones while wearing them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, here are the three requirements:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is robust enough to support the headphones&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Has a trap for the headphone cable (a standard micro USB cable)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Releases the cable easily without fiddling&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I attempted to create a hook solution out of &lt;a href=&quot;http://sugru.com&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;sugru&lt;/a&gt;, but the texture was all wrong. (I wish I had a photo, but I've since removed it. It was essentially a wedge with a slit down the middle so I could stick the cable in.) I couldn't get it to cure at the right angle, so the hook part was too horizontal and that combined with the smooth texture made the headphones fall off too easily. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've thought about the binder clip trick, and that might work well for my headphone &lt;em&gt;cable&lt;/em&gt; (except for the part where I need to remove it from its trap easily), but even a large binder clip is too small (or not hook-y enough) to secure my headphones. I've seen IKEA hacks like &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/hang-your-headphones-under-your-desk-with-this-ikea-hoo-1603025534&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;, but they only solve the headphones part, not the cable management part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I use to create a headphone hanger and cable manager?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="64" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:33:46.923" LastActivityDate="2015-12-11T18:28:48.173" Title="What can I use to hang my headphones off my desk?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3879" CreationDate="2015-01-22T17:13:00.610" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are you against putting holes in the edge of your desk? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Two finishing/trim nails could work. Hammer them in close together (horizontally spaced) so the cable just fits between the nail heads. Most (micro) USB connectors shouldn't be able to slip through, and the cable will just dangle there. I recommend finishing nails because they have thin heads, but any nails that you can put close together (while keeping a small space between the heads) should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The headphones simply hang from the nails themselves. If they are prone to slipping off, you could angle the nails a bit upward to create more of a &quot;hook&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're not sure what finishing nails look like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DXtuo.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;nails!&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="89" LastActivityDate="2015-01-22T17:13:00.610" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3882" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3861" CreationDate="2015-01-22T18:37:25.580" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;similar to @Duncans answer, you can pass a lighter flame over the ball a few times.  it will heat up the air inside and pop out the dent.  be careful not to hold the lighter on the ball for too long or else it will melt the plastic.  Also, it should be noted that this method and @Duncan's will not work if the ball is dented to the point that the plastic has cracked and allows air to pass between the inside and the outside.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd also suggest just to use a new ball but in a pinch this will work&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source:  beer pong in college&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastActivityDate="2015-01-22T18:37:25.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3884" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3887" CreationDate="2015-01-22T20:39:01.363" Score="11" ViewCount="4092" Body="&lt;p&gt;My phone just loves to butt-dial. In the ~6 months I have owned it, I've made about 10 butt-dials, 2 of which were emergency phone calls. Naturally, I don't want to clog their services. How can I get my phone to stop butt-dialing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My phone is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kyoceramobile.com/paylo-contact/&quot;&gt;Kyocera Contact&lt;/a&gt;, so it's &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocket_dialing#Causes&quot;&gt;keypad is always exposed.&lt;/a&gt; I've tried locking the keypad on the phone (by pressing and holding the back button); all my butt-dials have happened when the keypad has been locked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After a butt-dialing spree, I tried to make sure that I wasn't putting pressure on my phone when I was sitting down, by shifting its position in my pocket. This worked... for a while, until I made my second emergency phone call butt-dial.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things that won't work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Putting my phone in a bag instead of my pocket.&lt;/strong&gt; I need it in my pocket so that I can feel its vibrations, and it must be on the vibrate setting&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Not carrying a phone with me.&lt;/strong&gt; Unfortunately, in this world, I need to have a way for people to contact me.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some good ways to prevent accidental butt-dials?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastEditorUserId="1269" LastEditDate="2015-01-23T16:24:28.900" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T03:53:24.653" Title="How to avoid butt-dials on phones where the keypad is always exposed?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3885" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3873" CreationDate="2015-01-22T21:50:46.420" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I&amp;quot;ve had to do this more times than I would like to remember.  It's very difficult to explain but I did find this as well as a video.  See the bottom.  Good luck to you!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From Laptop-keys.com&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to fix laptop keyboard keys for the Dell Latitude D610&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your Dell laptop key is broken or missing, you have come to the right place for all resources to fix or repair your laptop keyboard key. Rather than spending hundereds of dollars on a new keyboard, you will find that replacement laptop keys is cheaper and easier to do. Here, we will give a quick tutorial on how to replace the laptop key on your Dell Latitude D610. This is a supplimental guide in addition to the video installation instructions above on you to replace your Dell Latitude D610 keyboard key:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, to install your new Dell Latitude D610 latop key, begin by orientating the retainer clip in the proper direction of the keyboard. Typically, the small plastic feet on the plastic hinge will be spaced appropriately for you to determine which direction the plastic parts go in relation to the metal hooks on the keyboard base. Observe the laptop key retainer clips carefully and notice that the smoother side will always face up, additionally, the plastic feet on the laptop keyboard key retainer clip will always face downward to allow the hinge to fit into the metal hooks. Once the retainer clip is situated correctly, lock it into the metal hooks on the keyboard base, it is always easier approaching it from one direction and hooking in the plastic clip than another. If one direction does not work, try the other. Now the laptop key retainer clip will be securely attached and ready to accept the plastic key top. If the laptop key is the type with the metal supporting bars, those will need to be inserted into the matching metal hooks as the laptop key cap slides over the plastic retainer clip and before it is pressed on. Once the keyboard key is positioned squarely over the retaining clip, press down gently until you hear a distinct click on all 4 corners. This indicates that the key cap has been secured to the retainer clip correctly. Pull up on all four corners gently to ensure that this happened correctly. That's it! You have successfully completed a repair on an individual key for the Dell Latitude D610 laptop key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Here's a video from youtube&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-cl=84411374&amp;amp;v=i2t40LRgb9A&amp;amp;x-yt-ts=1421828030&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-cl=84411374&amp;amp;v=i2t40LRgb9A&amp;amp;x-yt-ts=1421828030&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2375" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-22T21:50:46.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3886" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3884" CreationDate="2015-01-22T21:59:23.107" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get, or make, a case that covers the buttons. Cardboard or cereal box and duct tape should work well, I would make it thick so that button presses can't make it through. Use colored duct tape if you want a more refined look. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-01-22T21:59:23.107" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3887" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3884" CreationDate="2015-01-22T22:00:44.203" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may seem obvious, but possibly place it in your FRONT pocket, rather than your rear?&#xA;Perhaps the looser pocket in the front will eliminate the pressure on the keys?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Outside of that, the user manual indicates these steps for locking the phone (different from your method described with the back button):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lu0Ox.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&#xA;(Screen shot above is from page 91 of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kyoceramobile.com/paylo-contact/Contact_User_Guide_en.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this document&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="17" LastEditDate="2015-01-22T22:07:45.970" LastActivityDate="2015-01-22T22:07:45.970" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3892" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3816" CreationDate="2015-01-23T07:41:07.527" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take the spring out of a clicky-top ballpoint pen and twist it around the jack end of the cable to prevent extreme bending. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I first saw this on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/user/CrazyRussianHacker&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Crazy Russian Hacker&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMsy-xSbPNI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Video link from youtube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2398" LastEditorUserId="24169" LastEditDate="2018-04-03T06:31:16.643" LastActivityDate="2018-04-03T06:31:16.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3893" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3878" CreationDate="2015-01-23T08:05:45.427" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my university dorms the students were forbidden to use electrical heaters ostensibly for safety reasons. The dorms did have hot-water heaters but they were barely sufficient. We tried using old computers, vacuum-tube televisions, etc. but the device which really warmed the room best was a complete surprise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By &lt;strong&gt;leaving the refrigerator door open&lt;/strong&gt; and moving it to the center of the room, the room would heat up comfortably and would stay warm. No other method of heating the room even came close.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For completeness of this answer, if you live in a damp environment then &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iwilltry.org/b/heat-your-home-with-a-dehumidifier/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;a dehumidifier provides &gt;100% electrical efficiency&lt;/a&gt; in heating its surroundings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1458" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T08:05:45.427" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3894" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3895" CreationDate="2015-01-23T10:40:31.180" Score="9" ViewCount="989" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've a box of different cables, but they're always get tangled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Any ideas how to store bunch of cables without getting tangled?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-24T09:38:58.533" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T13:37:04.140" Title="How do I stop my cables from getting tangled inside my box?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3895" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3894" CreationDate="2015-01-23T10:40:31.180" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have some empty tubes, you can store each cable inside the tube by keeping them separated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In example you can use inner cardboard tube from kitchen roll, wrapping paper or toilet paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tqVcmm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Sick of having a box full of tangled cords&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Image credits: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/TP-Roll-Organizer-Box-instructable/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;instructables&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See more at:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/TP-Roll-Organizer-Box-instructable/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;TP Roll Organizer Box instructable&lt;/a&gt; at instructables&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-25T13:37:04.140" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T13:37:04.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3896" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3925" CreationDate="2015-01-23T10:53:08.420" Score="3" ViewCount="915" Body="&lt;p&gt;Now and again I like to watch a video on my phone, I also want to have my hands free to do other things or just simply because it more comfortable but I find due to most phones not being particularly 'grippy' it is hard to lean them up against something on a desk (or any smooth surface) and it is even more of an issue when there isn't anything to even attempt to lean it on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have any nifty life hacks for this which wouldn't require me carrying around a special mechanism or buying a case designed for it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:02:21.557" Title="How can I keep my phone from falling over when watching videos?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-02-21T23:53:52.803" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3897" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3911" CreationDate="2015-01-23T10:56:53.170" Score="11" ViewCount="19988" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I come across a keyboard where one of the legs on the bottom have come off leaving it wobbly and somewhat irritating to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any simple fixes for this avoiding a new keyboard?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T14:11:48.190" LastActivityDate="2015-08-11T08:13:07.647" Title="How to fix a keyboard with a missing leg?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3898" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3919" CreationDate="2015-01-23T11:19:42.307" Score="9" ViewCount="34718" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's very common to boil something (e.g. pasta) and then after few minutes you hear the hissing sound of water boiling over and your whole kitchen is a mess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do you stop the water from boiling over?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:32:37.373" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T18:06:11.193" Title="How to keep water from boiling over?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3899" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3898" CreationDate="2015-01-23T11:19:42.307" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most common life hack is to &lt;strong&gt;put a wooden spoon across a boiling pot of water&lt;/strong&gt; to keep it from boiling over. Set it and forget it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1eNSX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1eNSXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Put a wooden spoon across a boiling pot of water to keep it from boiling over&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Few tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it depends what are you boiling (e.g. pasta, soup) as it won't work with only plain water pot,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it really depends on the spoon and how much wood surface area you'll give to the water (the more, the better),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it can make a difference to put the spoon on it earlier,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if you deliberately turn the heat all the way up just to test it, a single spoon could not help here.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why does it work?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The theory behind how does it works is that the wooden spoon breaks a surface tension of the bubbles and it's also not a very good conductor of heat, so it helps to cool the bubbles off when they reach the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In other words, when the foam bubbles up it will eventually meet the spoon. The foam is thermodynamically unstable, which means when the bubbles reach the spoon they will burst, breaking the layer of foam and sending all of the bubbles collapsing down again. [&lt;a href=&quot;http://gizmodo.com/the-science-of-why-your-past-boils-over-1498537569&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;gizmodo&lt;/a&gt;]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively just use the bigger pot with higher walls to climb.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are few videos demonstrating a wooden spoon method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqcAQTQUN_c&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Use a Wooden Spoon to Keep Water from Boiling Over - Jazzy Gourmet Cooking Studio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXKHCaSBLGM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Stop Water from Boiling Over Trick&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I6K7U8biaI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Use a Wooden Spoon to Stop Pots from Boiling Over&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA8RgAuiSjg#t=96&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Kitchen Tips &quot;Wooden Spoon&quot; Stop Water From Boiling Over&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:28:27.943" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:28:27.943" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3900" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3917" CreationDate="2015-01-23T12:01:15.313" Score="15" ViewCount="40617" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually the problem with earphones is that you don't know which goes to which ear. Of course there are some small markings (such as L or R), but who wants to read those every time when you want to use them (especially in some dark places).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which method usually do you use to keep the track which one is which?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2018-07-04T01:51:26.683" Title="How to keep track of which earphone is left or right?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3901" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3900" CreationDate="2015-01-23T12:01:15.313" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make a simple knot on one of the earphone cable, so from know you'll always know which headphone is the left one, even without looking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/D5Pg7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/D5Pg7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;How I always know which headphone is the left one, even without looking&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:39:06.167" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:39:06.167" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3903" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3904" CreationDate="2015-01-23T12:34:19.453" Score="2" ViewCount="621" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some very annoying blister packs (such as memory cards, pendrives, superglue, etc.) where whole pack is laminated with hard material and there is no way to open it without the scissors or breaking the thing which you bought. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But what if you don't have scissors around and using knife is very risky and painful?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-01-23T14:36:26.987" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T14:36:26.987" Title="How to open blister packs without cutting yourself?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-01-23T17:08:43.393" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3904" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3903" CreationDate="2015-01-23T12:34:19.453" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a can opener around, try to open the blister packs with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/quqfLm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Use a can opener to open blister packs and avoid cutting yourself.&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T12:34:19.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3878" CreationDate="2015-01-23T14:28:37.137" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something similar to your tea candles solution would be &lt;strong&gt;toilet paper roll&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;rubbing alcohol&lt;/strong&gt; and an empty &lt;strong&gt;paint can&lt;/strong&gt; (as explained &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5979313/diy-stove-made-from-a-paint-cain-toilet-paper-and-rubbing-alcohol-keeps-your-warm-in-an-emergency&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;). I actually saw this method in a video some time ago, but can't find it anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z1l5N.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z1l5Nm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Steps to take, to make above mentioned things into a heater and even a stove:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;remove the cardboard tube from the toilet paper roll&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.1 you can either cut the cardboard with a scissor or peel the cardboard where it's stuck together, like &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIhVUxdKSt8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this young man explains&lt;/a&gt;, and then pull it out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;squeeze the toilet paper into an empty paint can (you can also use two toilet paper rolls, if your paint can is big)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fill the paint can to about 4/5 with rubbing alcohol&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;light up the toilet paper&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The toilet paper functions as a wick, so all the rubbing alcohol will be burnt. Also the paint can will stay cool in the lower half, so you're still able to move it around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Stove:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To turn your heater into a stove, simply place three bigger paint cans (or any other heat-proof objects) around your heater. Now you can put a Pot on top and you're ready to go!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-01T12:48:00.297" LastActivityDate="2015-10-01T12:48:00.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3907" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3915" CreationDate="2015-01-23T14:57:35.307" Score="12" ViewCount="41808" Body="&lt;p&gt;The trash is a handy appliance that helps keep things clean and tidy in the kitchen. However, it can become a problem when it starts to smell due to spoiled food or other bacteria that increase after time causing disagreeable odors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any easy way to get rid of garbage disposal odor from the trash in the kitchen?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-10-26T21:13:59.340" LastActivityDate="2016-11-08T15:29:01.183" Title="How to get rid of smell from kitchen trash?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3908" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3909" CreationDate="2015-01-23T15:21:44.457" Score="-1" ViewCount="5875" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've heard that in some places (such as small hotels, guest houses, or rental rooms) some people are installing spy cameras (e.g. in form of fake smoke alarms). This problem affect people who're travelling a lot to foreign places and are worried about their privacy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is one reference (&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/mid/8344983.stm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Holiday cottage voyeur is jailed&lt;/a&gt;):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;A man has been jailed for more than two years for setting up secret cameras to spy on people renting his cottage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many variety of these, not only fake smoke alarms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any methods of finding these?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OSPod.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;spy cameras&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IryA8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;spy cameras&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T20:00:47.523" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T20:00:47.523" Title="How to locate pinhole cameras planted in a room?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-03-21T12:55:15.930" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3909" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3908" CreationDate="2015-01-23T15:21:44.457" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-locate-pinhole-cameras/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Instructables&lt;/a&gt; it's easy. You should use the same method as for &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Spider-Hunting!/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;locating field spiders&lt;/a&gt;! Huh?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a tube.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find a tube that's good for looking through. A cardboard tube from a roll of toilet paper or paper towels is best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a flashlight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you need is a flashlight or something that you can use to focus a beam of light in a dark room. Attaching a couple of directional LEDs to the outside of the cardboard tube can work also if you don't have a flashlight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Look through it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With one hand, hold up the toilet paper tube to your eye. With your other hand, hold up the flashlight at about eye level and point it away from you. With one eye, look through the tube and scan the room. If there are any small points of light bouncing back, inspect it further. It might be a camera.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T15:21:44.457" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3910" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3900" CreationDate="2015-01-23T17:04:08.040" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap some tape around one of the cables. Make it thick enough to feel or make a tab.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T17:04:08.040" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3911" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3897" CreationDate="2015-01-23T17:08:08.113" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place some kind of wedge between the keyboard and the surface on which it rests. I have used pennies, folded paper, and small notepads (the glued together paper kind). You can use any material handy (styrofoam cups, wood, etc.) to make the wedge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an alternative, not so hackish, buy a replacement keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T17:08:08.113" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3912" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3896" CreationDate="2015-01-23T17:39:49.073" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can quickly make a stand for your phone by bending an old credit/membership card into a 'Z' shape turned to the left 90°.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1804" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T17:39:49.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3913" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3843" CreationDate="2015-01-23T17:46:08.140" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Repair-a-Wet-Book&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wikiHow&lt;/a&gt;, there are the following 4 methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 1: Slightly damp&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove as much liquid as possible from the book by taking it out of the puddle and carefully shaking off the liquid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blot the affected pages, preferably with a towel (cloth, not a paper towel).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Assess how much of the book has gotten wet. If a certain portion is still dry, insert something between the wet portion and the dry portion to prevent the liquid soaking the whole thing while you prepare for the next step.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Plug in your iron. Turn it to a very gentle setting (silk, for example) and wait for it to heat up. Turn off the steam.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place your book on your ironing board and carefully single out a wet page. Be careful not to tear it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a piece of absorbent paper like a paper towel (or a piece of toilet paper)and place it on your wet book page.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place your warm iron on the tissue and move it carefully from side to side. If you can't do it without creating wrinkles in the tissue, press it down, then lift it up, set it down a little to the left or right of your original spot, and continue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Check the page under the tissue to see how dry it is. Repeat the former step until you achieve your desired dryness.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Continue with this method until you have dried all affected pages of your book. Use new pieces of absorbent paper for every page, as needed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 2: Soaked - If your book falls into some water and it's floating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Check carefully the position of the book while it floats and attempt to catch it gently. Place your hands inside the water beneath the book and lift it as not to rip up the frail paper.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the book is completely soaked, trying the method above will rip the paper. If even the cover is wet you should put down the book on a warm and clean surface. Good options are a boat's deck in the sun, a balcony, a car's hood or concrete floor, if you watch it so that no one else picks it up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to access the extent of the damage by trying to flip the pages of the book. If you can see the next page's writing through the first don't pull them apart.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flip the book every so often, to ensure it dries throughout.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When the pages are tough enough to read as a regular book but it still feels moist, you may try the first method used above for smaller amounts of liquids.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 3: Using a hairdryer. This works well for both for damp and soaked books.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carefully smooth out the pages.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry on the high heat setting 10 centimeter (3.9 in) away from page on slow dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 4: Making rabbit ears.&#xA;This method helps air circulation and prevents pages from sticking together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold each wet page corner, 2–3 centimeter (0.8–1.2 in) toward the center of the page, without pressing on the loop that formed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can skip a page every now and then.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat for both &quot;open&quot; corners or just one corner, depends on the level of dampness.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave to dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T17:46:08.140" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3915" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3907" CreationDate="2015-01-23T19:45:57.940" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to this article titled &lt;a href=&quot;http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Get-Rid-of-Trash-Can-Smell&amp;amp;id=1245874&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;how to get rid of trash can smell&quot;&lt;/a&gt; it is not an easy task. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recommended to get rid of the odour listed in order of effectiveness&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cleaning up the trash can with soap and water, using a hose outside,&#xA;leaving the can in the sun to dry. Sunshine will kill the&#xA;microorganisms that cause that trashy smell.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use Charcoal The article suggests some chunks of charcoal in a small area will absorb the smell. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Baking soda also a good absorbent of smell in a small area.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The article gives some suggestions for masking the scent at the source, which might be answers to the OP request for something quick and EZ.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Trash Can Smell Masking&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If you can't beat them, hide them; that's the whole idea behind&#xA;  perfumes and some such products, isn't it? The methods below basically&#xA;  mask the smell with another more powerful odor rather than remove the&#xA;  smell, so you should be sure you are going to be happy with the&#xA;  result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vanilla Essence: Pour several drops of vanilla essence on a couple of cotton wools. Toss the cotton wools inside the confined spaces&#xA;  nearest your trash can. Leave them for several days and you will&#xA;  notice that the area smells nice, or at least smells nicer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lemon or Lime Peels: Just put some lemon or lime peels into an uncovered container and leave them inside the confined area for a&#xA;  couple of days. The citrus smell will naturally replace the bad trash&#xA;  can smell.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mint Extract: If you favor neither the smell of citrus nor vanilla, you can perhaps use mint extract instead. Pour several drops of mint&#xA;  extract on a couple of cotton wools. Toss the cotton wools inside the&#xA;  confined space and leave them for a couple of days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Coffee: Ground coffee has a nice, crisp natural aroma. Just put about a cup of ground coffee in a flat, uncovered container. Place the&#xA;  container inside the confined space for several days. If the bad smell&#xA;  is extremely horrible, put more ground coffee. The area will smell of&#xA;  fresh coffee for many days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tea: If you don't like coffee, you can use tea bags instead. Just place 2-3 tea bags inside the confined space. The tea leaves in the&#xA;  bags will not only absorb the trash can smell but will also release&#xA;  the natural aroma of tea.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Orange peels: Get an orange and poke it with a sharp object like a needle or fork to form small holes. Place each of the cloves inside&#xA;  these small holes until most of the orange surfaces are covered. It&#xA;  may look like a hedgehog with the cloves jutting out of the orange&#xA;  fruit. Leave it in the confined area for a couple of days. The area&#xA;  will smell nice with the said combinations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pandan Leaf: It is easy to get pandan leaf in tropical countries as it is widely used in Southeast Asian cooking to add aroma to dishes.&#xA;  Its pleasant aroma also acts as natural air freshener. Just take a few&#xA;  strips of the pandan leaves and tie them into knots. Place the leaves&#xA;  inside the confined space and leave them until the leaves are withered&#xA;  or dried up. Replace the leaves regularly until the trash can smell&#xA;  goes away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="17776" LastEditDate="2016-10-26T20:14:29.723" LastActivityDate="2016-10-26T20:14:29.723" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3916" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3907" CreationDate="2015-01-23T20:39:56.910" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may want to try, a piece of bread soaked in vinegar. Let it stay in the empty trash can for night and next day throw it out. The soaked bread in vinegar will suck all the odour. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T20:39:56.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3900" CreationDate="2015-01-23T20:49:34.920" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;In lighted situations: Wrap electrical tape around the base of the earbud and the wire, using a different color for each side. I would suggest red for right just for the mnemonic device. Taping is good practice, anyway, unless your wires are fabric-wrapped.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In dark situations: Put a drop of high-temperature glue - super glue is probably OK - on the outside stem or shell of one of the earbuds and let it dry completely. You'll be able to feel the bump with your fingertip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T20:49:34.920" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3919" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3898" CreationDate="2015-01-23T21:23:12.937" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most of the time when you need boiling water you don't need to keep it at a rolling boil. I've found that the best way to keep things from boiling over is to reduce the heat slightly, so while the water is still boiling it's not quite so vigorous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That, or you can try using a larger pot when cooking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2417" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T21:23:12.937" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3878" CreationDate="2015-01-23T23:05:31.650" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In greenhouses it is common to use black water-filled containers to absorb heat from the sun in the daytime and re-radiate it at night. If you are after a solar solution and have the sunlight it might be possible.  Alternatively - is your hot water fixed-price/included?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastActivityDate="2015-01-23T23:05:31.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3921" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3924" CreationDate="2015-01-24T03:34:40.043" Score="6" ViewCount="36630" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a hair brush that works well, but tends to get a lot of hair stuck in it. I need an effective way to clean all of this hair out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pulling  it out - this takes long and is laborious&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Washing it out with water - this does nothing, it even makes the problem worse&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any quick effective ways to get all of the hair out of a brush?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:32:17.190" LastActivityDate="2016-07-23T18:21:28.333" Title="How to get hair out of a brush" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3922" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3898" CreationDate="2015-01-24T04:02:07.947" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I agree with not keeping the water at a rolling boil, if it doesn't need to be, and if you get into a really big pinch, and the recipe can take it, throw in some salt. The salt increases the water's boiling point and will stop the water from boiling. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1732" LastActivityDate="2015-01-24T04:02:07.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3923" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3898" CreationDate="2015-01-24T07:01:31.810" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Here is a method that involves butter that may help the problem:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rub a bit of butter around the top of the pot. You will need about 1/2 tsp, more shouldn't hurt the food. Some people add it directly into the pot, but it may work either way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf491366.tip.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Thrifty Fun&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/a/46438&quot;&gt;How do I stop my pans boiling over?&lt;/a&gt;- In this answer it says you can use oleo, butter, or crisco. And to have at least a 1-2 inch ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The differences shouldn't matter as long as you add at least 1/2 inch.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2420" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:37.127" LastActivityDate="2015-01-25T17:44:57.900" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3924" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3921" CreationDate="2015-01-24T12:11:04.740" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;https://anithamallya.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/how-to-clean-hair-brushes/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Anithamallya’s blog&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madefrompinterest.net/clean-brush-minutes/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;madefrompinterest&lt;/a&gt; article, few interesting comments and adapted instructions, you should follow these steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You need toothpicks, scissors anything small and flat that can get through the bristles to the base of the comb to get all the hair out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Taking some scissors, cut the hair in the brush lengthwise down every 2nd or 3rd row making sure you are  cutting in between the bristles.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Taking the tip of the scissors, slide the scissors lengthwise underneath the hair and lift.  The hair should lift right up.  Continue until  all the hair has been removed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Optionally use the hose attachment on the vacuum cleaner and I vacuum the rest of the hair off the brush.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When most of the bulky hair has been removed, set your brush in a sink that has some warm water mixed with a small amount of shampoo or dishwashing liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively  use white vinegar along with shampoo and baking soda. Wet brush, sprinkle with baking soda, and pour about 1/4 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar over baking soda. Leave it for 15 minutes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or if you don't have white vinegar, put baking soda or ammonia in a tall glass, add a brush and combs, then add boiling water and let it sit. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Taking a spare toothbrush, scrub/brush vigorously up and down each row of your hair brush and also all around the top.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set on paper towel to dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-01-24T12:11:04.740" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3925" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3896" CreationDate="2015-01-24T18:50:43.433" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;In this answer I am going to assume you have a iPhone, smartphone or other gigantic looking phone that would fit into this mechanism. Actually many phones may fit into it, but the designs I saw are mostly for larger phones.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E1xWT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E1xWTm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Picture taken from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.primermagazine.com/2012/live/the-perfect-free-smartphone-stand-a-mini-dv-case&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;primermagazine.com.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a Mini DV case. If you turn the case the wrong way then the phone can sit either sideways or straight up without falling out. These can be decorated or you can make them into a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-DV-tape-case-2-iPhone-Dock/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;dock for the phone.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NfW7H.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NfW7Hm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Picture taken from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-iPhoneiPod-Touch-stand-from-2-binder-clips/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;instructables.com.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-iPhoneiPod-Touch-stand-from-2-binder-clips/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Use Binder clips.&lt;/a&gt; You will need a larger clip and smaller clip, by taking the smaller clip and bending it upwards as much as the larger plastic or metal portion will go without breaking it and then inserting the smaller clips long metal arm like extensions in the mouth of the larger clip up to its metal or plastic body.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Additional Info&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When in doubt use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://snapguide.com/guides/make-an-iphone-stand-out-of-a-paper-clip-1/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;paper clip&lt;/a&gt;. This method seems sort of fragile so I declined to add it in a conventional answer. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Most-Simple-Ipod-TouchIphone-stand-EVER/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Use Legos&lt;/a&gt;. While this link shows only a simple design, you can do wonders with Legos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;And like the other answer suggests use a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Quick-Portable-iPhone-PMP-stand/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;card.&lt;/a&gt; Or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Quick-Portable-iPhone-PMP-stand/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;business card&lt;/a&gt;, perhaps?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For additional ideas see the following links:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ipodiphonesmartphone-stand/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;makeuseof.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://geeknaut.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;geeknaut.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5066414/diy-iphone-landscape-frame&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;lifehacker.com&lt;/a&gt;- This one uses iPhone packaging, Binder Clips and tape to make a awesome case. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T13:02:21.557" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:02:21.557" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3926" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-24T20:46:41.533" Score="2" ViewCount="59" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I am caught off guard when winter starts early and I find myself at some place away from home, my car covered with snow and I don't have an ice scraper on me. I typically just turn on the car, brush off as much snow as I can with my arm, and wait for the car to heat up enough to melt the ice. This however is time consuming and costly (wastes gas).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's a good way to clear the ice if I don't have an ice scrapper?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1313" LastEditorUserId="1313" LastEditDate="2015-01-25T15:21:06.307" LastActivityDate="2015-01-25T15:21:06.307" Title="Remove snow and ice on car windshield without ice scrapper" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-01-25T15:18:57.363" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3927" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3896" CreationDate="2015-01-24T23:12:01.177" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that one of the best methods is to use your sunglasses (regular eyeglasses also work) as a phone stand. Just set your glasses on a table or the floor upside down and put your phone in between the lens frames and glasses arms. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a picture from &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5619567/use-glasses-as-an-impromptu-smart-phone-stand&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this Lifehacker article&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FQJZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-01-24T23:12:01.177" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3928" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3936" CreationDate="2015-01-25T03:00:22.393" Score="13" ViewCount="4263" Body="&lt;p&gt;My desktop computer has lots of wires behind it. Some wires are tangled. How can I keep these wires from tangling? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to put the cables together &amp;amp; tie them using a string or something like that, because I need to unplug/plug existing wires and add new cables from time to time according to my requirements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1452" LastEditorUserId="1452" LastEditDate="2016-07-12T05:11:30.230" LastActivityDate="2016-07-16T20:14:21.780" Title="Prevent cables and wires from twisting" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;&lt;cables&gt;&lt;wire&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3929" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-25T03:26:33.800" Score="6" ViewCount="1036" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't like to use a back pack instead of the side bag supplied by laptop it self. But when I carry the laptop in a back pack for a long distance, I feel a pain on my shoulders. How do I reduce the pain by doing a hack on placing laptop in the bag?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1452" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T03:28:37.330" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T18:22:48.543" Title="Reduce the laptop weight falls on shoulder when carring" Tags="&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3931" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3878" CreationDate="2015-01-25T07:42:37.970" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 1500 square foot cabin with Vaulted ceilings and a loft. The Fireplace is helpful, but when the fire goes out, it gets cold and fast. &#xA;   The thing that has helped me most is realizing 2 things: Anything can be a heat source. I have a million candles, most of them picked up cheap, then re-melted and put into metal bowls. Of course safety is paramount, so they are strategically placed and sit on River Rock. Fire-Metal-rock all seem to retain a lot of heat, and Yes, I did a lot of experimenting with Reflector Pans as well, cheap covered dish stuff from the grocery. I rarely have to turn on a light as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That Being Said, Most Importantly, I have a 3 1/2 ft crawl space under the house. After I put thick plastic black trash bags cut to cover the ground, I put in insulation against the floor with a staple gun. I should have used landscaping plastic instead of Duct Tape and trash bags, but there is a 100% change regarding the Hardwood floor. No more house shoes or thick socks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like the alcohol/paint can idea as well. I do wonder if Paint Cans are thick enough. Worth a try. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sounds like a bunch of dudes with dude answers, we all have a little pyro in us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2426" LastActivityDate="2015-01-25T07:42:37.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3932" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4043" CreationDate="2015-01-25T14:23:24.710" Score="19" ViewCount="144808" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently used the diesel pump on a frigid morning and got fuel on my &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_fleece&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;polar fleece&lt;/a&gt; (synthetic material) gloves. I have soaked them, washed them normally, washed them in the dishwasher, soaked them in a detergent/water bath then tried rewashing them... I have even tried rubbing lemon juice on them, but the prevailing petroleum patina persists.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I there an &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;efficient and effective&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; way to clean the smell off of synthetic clothing such as polar fleece? Methods used to eliminate this odor from other materials (linen/cotton) have proven to be less successful with the &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyethylene_terephthalate&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;polyethelyne&lt;/a&gt; fabric&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-01T14:56:56.257" LastActivityDate="2020-07-12T15:31:15.220" Title="Diesel fuel smell out of clothing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3933" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3949" CreationDate="2015-01-25T17:50:20.227" Score="7" ViewCount="225" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever the peanut butter jar is half-full or less, I end up with peanut butter on the knife handle.  It seems inevitable that the handle will touch the edge of the jar each time you dig deep.  In addition, other jar users often wipe excess off on the edge, making a ring of peanut butter at the top, which often gets on the handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I stop getting peanut butter on the handle of the knife?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:31:34.287" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:31:34.287" Title="How do I prevent peanut butter from getting on the handle of the knife?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3934" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3929" CreationDate="2015-01-25T18:28:36.963" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;What might help you is:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adding cushions to your backpack or shoulder bag straps. This can be done by getting softer straps or sewing softer materials into the strap, also making the strap broader helps. The broader the strap the more the weight is displaced, there are usually devices for this already on the strap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a waist belt. A waist belt for your back pack helps it support the weight instead of just lying directly on your shoulders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Usually a shoulder bag has more than one handle, it has a longer shoulder strap and a shorter hand strap, by using both of them you lessen the weight directly on you shoulder. Also, switch sides that hold the bag frequently and avoid narrow straps, try broader padded ones.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may want to invest in a new back pack that is made to hold a appreciable amount of weight. This way the backpack is stronger and more comrfortable.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.whitemountain.com.au/fitting_backpacks/index.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Fitting you backpack.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hartchirocenter.com/backpack-safety-how-to-wear-your-backpack-for-a-healthy-back&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;hartchirocenter.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The backpack should fit so the bulk of the weight is transferred from&#xA;  the shoulders to the hips and lower back. Shoulder straps that are too&#xA;  loose can cause the backpack to dangle uncomfortably, and cause&#xA;  misalignment and pain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Choose a backpack with a lumbar support. The lumbar cushion will&#xA;  redistribute weight to the lower extremities, creating a fulcrum that&#xA;  facilitates an upright standing position and good posture that is&#xA;  essential for proper spinal health.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-01-25T18:28:36.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3935" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-25T19:18:41.547" Score="7" ViewCount="13543" Body="&lt;p&gt;The air humidity in my kitchen is sometimes high and there is condensing water on the windows and water drops are falling on the floor. I know I have to install a steam hood over the kitchen stove to take away the steam. I will be able to do this after several months and meanwhile I want to find how to reduce the air humidity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similar problem appears when I am drying wet clothes in the living room during the cold winter days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;High humidity not only makes the windows foggy but it is contributing to mold formation. What can I do to reduce the humidity?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-11T20:56:36.173" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T01:47:34.897" Title="How to reduce the air humidity in a room?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3936" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3928" CreationDate="2015-01-25T19:42:58.127" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simple answer is to untangle them and be careful when adding and removing cables. When you first plug everything in, make sure the cables aren't crossed. Move from left to right or top to bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that isn't sufficient or is too much of a pain to remember there are a few additional things that you can do to keep things straight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For cables that you routinely add and remove, consider using one of the methods here to keep the plugs from falling: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/2469/how-can-i-keep-cables-from-falling-off-of-desks-when-unplugged&quot;&gt;How can I keep cables from falling off of desks when unplugged?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Coil and secure cables that are longer than needed. &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use short lengths of velcro as removable cable ties.  Double sided &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velcro&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;velcro&lt;/a&gt; (hook on one side, loop on the other) can be found in most fabric stores, sold in spools or by the yard. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Consider securing cables to the underside of your desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use thumbtacks or screws and lengths of velcro to secure cables to the underside of your desk like this:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chezlarsson.com/myblog/2011/10/hiding-the-desk-cables.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zfeYq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JULhu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Or you can make a similar arrangement using binder clips:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Cable-Management-on-the-Cheap/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iLhVX.jpg&quot; width=&quot;374&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-01-25T19:42:58.127" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3937" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3938" CreationDate="2015-01-25T19:46:12.783" Score="22" ViewCount="85738" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the winter when there is snow or in the other seasons after it has been raining all the wood on the ground is wet. When I go to the forest or somewhere in the nature and need to make fire it is very difficult to burn these wet branches. I usually carry a cigarette lighter and some cardboard or newspaper to start fire, but when the wood is wet the paper burns fast and the wood still can't catch fire. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to start fire during the wet days? &lt;strong&gt;I don't want to use flammable liquids&lt;/strong&gt; like gasoline or BBQ liquid as they can be sometimes dangerous or can spill in my backpack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T18:52:12.713" LastActivityDate="2021-01-11T04:16:45.337" Title="How to start fire with wet fire wood after it has been raining or snowing" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;weather&gt;&lt;fire&gt;&lt;camping&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3938" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3937" CreationDate="2015-01-25T20:15:04.837" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;Water usually only penetrates the outer layers of dead wood, so your best bet is to use a knife or hatchet to strip away the damp outer layer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gather some kindling, dead wood that is about as wide as your finger or less.&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pine will usually make a great fire starter, the &lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/ldAKAm-2B6E?t=2m12s&quot;&gt;sap/resin is flammable&lt;/a&gt; after it is heated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a sharp knife/hatchet to strip away as much bark and wet wood as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you can use a hatchet to split larger pieces of wood into kindling, this will expose the drier inner layers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start a small fire using the stripped kindling.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the small fire to heat and dry the larger pieces. It will put off a lot of steam/smoke, but the smoke should subside after a few minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will take a bit more time and effort to get it going, but once you have a nice bed of coals established you should be able to keep the fire going even if it starts to rain again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is probably worth mentioning that there are some solid fire-starters that can be safely carried in your pack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Magnesium Bars.&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a knife to shave off a little pile of magnesium and you can start it with a spark. Magnesium burns at a pretty impressive temperature, but it doesn't help too much with damp wood because it tends to burn pretty fast.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paraffin wax.&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This is my favorite. It burns hot and slow, it also repels water so you don't need to worry about getting it wet. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Many brands of cheap paper cups are coated it a thin layer of wax and make excellent fire starters.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32" LastEditorUserId="32" LastEditDate="2015-01-25T20:42:03.033" LastActivityDate="2015-01-25T20:42:03.033" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3939" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3935" CreationDate="2015-01-25T20:15:37.453" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a dehumidifier.  These work very well in damp basements and should serve the same in a kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also consider using the dryer for your clothes or choosing a less humid room in which to dry them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One final option would be to turn the heat up a bit.  Warm air can hold more water, such that it should reduce the amount of dew on the windows; it may also warm up the windows and decrease amount of condensation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-01-25T20:15:37.453" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3940" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3950" CreationDate="2015-01-25T23:30:51.000" Score="11" ViewCount="684" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Destroy the Ant&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have some ants ramping up their annual activity here in beautiful Arizona.  I want to control them without using any pesticides.  In the past I have just destroyed their nests using a hose and basically strip mining them to their demise.  I don't want to manually do that this year and if/when they can penetrate the home security system and get into the abode it's a completely ineffective strategy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I dominate this situation without bringing the badness of a chemical company into the solution?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2375" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-07-08T17:56:07.517" Title="Pest Control - Natural Method of Ant Control - Howto" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3941" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3935" CreationDate="2015-01-25T23:40:42.263" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can lay out some rice on a plate. This will reduce your humidity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2437" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T00:08:09.823" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T00:08:09.823" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3942" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3937" CreationDate="2015-01-26T04:36:40.373" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dryer lint is also highly flammable and is great to keep to help light your kindling. In scouts we would make fire starter kits with dryer lint in a bag to keep it dry and also cardboard rolled up inside a tuna can and then covered in paraffin wax. These should hopefully burn long enough to light the wet wood. &#xA;On a side note, I've also seen people carry road flares to light fires with. If a flare won't light a log, probably nothing will. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T04:36:40.373" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3943" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3983" CreationDate="2015-01-26T04:50:03.300" Score="9" ViewCount="1130" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every time I open the casing (tower type) of my computer, I can see a lot of dust inside. The dust is often all over the blades of the fans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As we all know, it is not a good practice to cover the vents. So is there a hack to prevent this and control the dust?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My thoughts:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Are there any chemicals which can attract dust? (As same as &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silica_gel&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;silica gel&lt;/a&gt; absorbs vapor) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Are there any dust resistant computed which can be applied on the surfaces that are exposed to dust?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1452" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T16:53:24.727" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T16:53:24.727" Title="How I prevent my computer from collecting dust?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3944" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-26T05:01:07.083" Score="5" ViewCount="2015" Body="&lt;p&gt;I prepare some religious decorations using hardboard in each may of the year. When the festivals are over, I dissemble the decorations and reassemble on next year. I use staples to assemble it. Is there an easy way to remove staples from hardboard?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I have tried so far?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried a staple remover like &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001E641P4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;.  But it was not 100% successful. When I try that machine to straight out the two folded ends, It does not straight both the ends. Sometimes it straight a the left side or the right side. Then it will be hard to pull the staple pin from the other side. It is annoying. Since I have to deal with lots of decorations in festival times I have to remove about 1000 staples when dissembling. So, if there a efficient way to do this, it will be great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1452" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:30:08.947" LastActivityDate="2017-04-23T10:31:07.947" Title="Remove staples from a hard board" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3945" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4131" CreationDate="2015-01-26T05:06:49.153" Score="7" ViewCount="839" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't like to use the box which was provided for carrying my specs in. So how do I save my lenses from scratches when I am not wearing it, without using a spectacle case?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1452" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T08:18:17.733" LastActivityDate="2016-11-29T16:34:56.600" Title="How do I save my lenses of my spectacles from scratches" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3946" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3948" CreationDate="2015-01-26T05:11:44.477" Score="4" ViewCount="11173" Body="&lt;p&gt;The plastic of my USB thumbdrive had cracked and the one of the fragments was stuck inside the USB port. How can I remove it &lt;b&gt;without damaging&lt;/b&gt; my USB port?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ugK7c.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ugK7cm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;picture of the broken flash drive; the plastic casing that should cover the metal ribbons has snapped off unevenly&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2442" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:23:57.213" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T18:18:41.370" Title="How do I remove USB's plastic fragments from the USB port?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-03-07T15:25:48.043" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3948" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3946" CreationDate="2015-01-26T05:27:03.573" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd suggest using a pair of thin &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000FFYMYU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tweezers&lt;/a&gt;, like these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lXGX8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lXGX8m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:23:34.407" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:23:34.407" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3949" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3933" CreationDate="2015-01-26T07:01:29.907" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This answer may appear obvious, but here is something that might help. Have you tried:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a longer spoon, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=chef%20knife&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;knife&lt;/a&gt; or spatula. Also, try storing the container upside down and having others rub the knife against the inside of the container and to avoid rubbing the knife blade on the rim of the jar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/24/peanut-butter-knuckles_n_3643920.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/24/peanut-butter-knuckles_n_3643920.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T07:07:31.813" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3950" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3940" CreationDate="2015-01-26T08:01:54.787" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;We sucessfully banned ants from our home by using &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baking_powder&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;baking powder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unlike us ants will explode from bubbles produced in their intestines when eating baking powder. But this will take enough time for them to carry soda fragments to their mates and their breed which will then effectively kill those as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The place we put quite huge piles of baking powder (2-3 spoons) was where their trails came out of the wall. We repeated the procedure for 2 times until no more ants were visible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Years later we still don't have any more ants which makes us believe that traces of powder they carried away still serves as an effective biological ant-blocker, provided there is no moist in the regions they carried it to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="37" LastEditDate="2019-07-08T17:56:07.517" LastActivityDate="2019-07-08T17:56:07.517" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="3951" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3944" CreationDate="2015-01-26T08:15:32.133" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;You could try:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using pliers(or a similar device) and a pair of wire cutters. By cutting the staple in half, you can pull up either side easily. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can use the pliers to just pull the staples up. This is easier on staples that are not close to the board. Pulling directly upwards is key. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a screwdriver to loosen the staples helps in either method. You can simply take a flat head screwdriver and put it under the staple and then using it like a lever pull upwards. Once the staple is a little bit up, you can do either method that is named above. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T08:15:32.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3940" CreationDate="2015-01-26T08:16:44.297" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;You could try:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.richsoil.com/diatomaceous-earth.jsp&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Diatomaceous Earth&lt;/a&gt;- The particles basically get inside of their bodies and cut them up.  Sprinkling this stuff down wherever the ants are sited works and wherever they go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I have heard that borax works as well.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Essential oils- Using a strong oil like peppermint, Tea Tree oil, etc around where the ants are sited works. It suffocates the ants(It may suffocate them, all I know is that it kills them) and works on other bugs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T08:16:44.297" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3944" CreationDate="2015-01-26T10:11:25.417" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the type of stapler you have, it might have a staple remover 'wedge' at the back of it which I have found to be very useful in removing staples from almost anything.  &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gmh1X.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This image shows sort of what I am talking about (not the best image but the best I could find at short notice) you just slide the little piece of metal underneath the staple (might require some jimmying) and then use the stapler as a sort of lever and lift the staple out from the board.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I have also used a few different things in place of this when it hasn't been available:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scissors&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A pen (not a crappy Biro that will just snap but a decent strength one)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A knife / fork / spoon&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Screw driver (flat head works best)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Basically anything strong and flat that would fit underneath the staple and you would be able to use as a lever to remove the staple  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy special tools similar yet separate to the one shown above:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/az3ry.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/az3rym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:16:36.760" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:16:36.760" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3940" CreationDate="2015-01-26T10:20:13.163" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ants apparently won't cross a line of chalk / powder. If you use a standard block of chalk for a black board you can draw a nice solid line on the ground and it will stop them completely in their tracks.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have to make sure that there isn't any gaps in the chalk line as they will find it and go through it but so long as your line is solid they'll be kept at bay.  You can also use a powder in the place of the chalk which will have the same effect (baking powder tends to work well)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is you can apply double sided sticky tape, or you can get special tape designed for stopping ants and other critters and this will literally stop them in there tracks and they will be stuck there until you decide to do what you will with them - gives you the nice sense of being God in the world of ants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On a side note - if spiders are also a problem, if you know where they come in (cracks in the wall or doors) if you place a nice pile of conkers in the way they'll be deterred from coming in. Works and can look like some decorations if you're into that natural decor type stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T10:20:13.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3955" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3935" CreationDate="2015-01-26T10:54:24.223" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ensure you cover your pots with lids when cooking, whenever possible. This can dramatically reduce the amount of steam that escapes into the house. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, ventilation is crucial. Modern houses tend to be very well insulated and one of the consequences is higher humidity. Try to at least:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open kitchen windows/doors to clear steam after cooking (some will escape, even if you use lids)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open bathroom windows after baths or showers&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Consider leaving a window ajar if you dry washing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In general, consider opening more windows around the house. The downside is you'll need to have your heating on more often to combat the lowered temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Final note: if you get mould, make sure you spray it with mould killer. Simple water/soap will just spread it about.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2184" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T10:54:24.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3956" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-26T10:58:42.400" Score="7" ViewCount="1055" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a tower computer case standing on the floor under my desk, with lots of peripherals both below the desk and above the desk. We're talking router, switch, IP telephony adapter, power strips, telephones (yes, plural), external hard disks, a UPS, a printer, the obligatory monitor (would love to change that into a dual monitor setup, which would only add cabling), mouse, keyboard, a 2.1 speaker set, &lt;em&gt;and more.&lt;/em&gt; This obviously leads to a lot of cables going back and forth between the various devices. Despite repeated attempts to reduce the clutter, this very quickly grows into a &lt;a href=&quot;http://cdn.sstatic.net/serverfault/img/spaghetti-networking.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;rat's nest of cabling&lt;/a&gt; and I keep having to trace cables through the mess to find where they lead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Several of the items require the use of their own wall-wart transformers, some of which are relatively heavy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I &lt;em&gt;don't&lt;/em&gt; want to do anything that causes permanent damage to the desk. The desk itself is right about 2 cm thick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't mind the cables themselves being visible, but I do mind it being so difficult to know what item uses which cable is connected to where. None of the items are wireless, and for various reasons, I want to keep it that way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I keep the cabling organized,&lt;/strong&gt; as well as ideally somewhat out of the way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2429" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T09:34:26.560" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:10:30.103" Title="How can I keep my desktop computer's cables neat?" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;&lt;cables&gt;&lt;labeling&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3957" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-26T11:13:21.377" Score="6" ViewCount="6679" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I paint from a can, I end up with paint around the edges of the can from where I've removed excess paint prior to brushing. The second time I open the can, this old paint tends to break off and pollutes the paint with bits and sprinkles all over the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I paint in a way that avoids this? In the past I've tried decanting into a paint kettle, but this still involves messing up one part of the can edge. I suppose I could try and wipe that clean, but it seems like a hassle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any life hack solutions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2184" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-22T22:48:31.770" LastActivityDate="2015-02-22T22:48:31.770" Title="How do I avoid paint crusting around the top of the paint can?" Tags="&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3958" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3957" CreationDate="2015-01-26T11:13:21.377" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;One solution I've heard is to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rubber+band+paint+can&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;stretch a rubber band length-ways&lt;/a&gt; around the paint can so that it crosses the top of the can (like a diameter). One can remove excess using the rubber band and it will drip downwards into the can without messing up the edges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm yet to put this in practice though, so happy to hear other solutions and comments as to whether this actually works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2184" LastEditorUserId="2184" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T13:27:45.370" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T13:27:45.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3959" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3956" CreationDate="2015-01-26T12:21:55.013" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;One idea is to use the paper clips to organise your cables.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To know which item uses which cable, use bread tags to put a label at both ends of every wire and cable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're looking for more practical solutions, see &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brit.co/cord-organization/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Declutter Your Life: 20 Clever Ways to Keep Cords in Order&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P0x09m.png&quot; alt=&quot;Use paper clips to organise your cables&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IwDeJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;bread tags&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Image source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/label-cords-at-both-ends-for-m-145848&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;apartmenttherapy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T12:21:55.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3960" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3937" CreationDate="2015-01-26T12:40:52.233" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Doritos&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use Doritos (or other chips) as a fire starter. It turns out that the chemicals, powdered flavors, and oil in the chips make the perfect combination for combustion and snack. If you change your mind, you can always eat them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See the videos demonstrating it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/Uum2Aylev2I&quot;&gt;Camping Tip: A Doritos Fire [GoPro Video]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fQlYYZQBM4#t=580&quot;&gt;Confirmed by Mental Floss&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Read more:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5840698/use-doritos-or-other-chips-to-start-a-fire&quot;&gt;Use Doritos (or Other Chips) to Start a Fire&lt;/a&gt; at lifehacker&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ponderweasel.com/doritos-fire-starter/&quot;&gt;Why Can I Use Doritos as a Fire Starter?&lt;/a&gt; at PonderWeasel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spaghetti noodles&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5906043/light-candles-with-a-dry-spaghetti-noodle&quot;&gt;use dry spaghetti noodle not only to light a candles&lt;/a&gt;, but also to start a fire. It's effective and cheap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T22:44:46.123" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T22:44:46.123" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3940" CreationDate="2015-01-26T12:47:25.703" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Treat them with liquid soap containing &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_lauryl_sulfate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;SLS&lt;/a&gt; (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) - controversial toxin available in most commercial hand/shower gels and shampoos. It is toxic to bacteria and animals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just spill a lot of some cheap SLS in the areas you don't want them to be and leave it to dry. They'll avoid it as hell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T12:47:25.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3962" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="178" CreationDate="2015-01-26T13:09:27.803" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;strong&gt;electric kettle&lt;/strong&gt; (it takes only 1-2 minutes to boil the water).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's still too long, use the &lt;strong&gt;microwave&lt;/strong&gt; for around 30 seconds to 1 minute (on high power). But be careful as &lt;strong&gt;water boiled in a microwave oven can suddenly &amp;quot;explode&amp;quot;&lt;/strong&gt; (including your mug). And for safety please remember to choose the right a microwave-safe container (such as glass, ceramic, paper plates, wax/parchment paper) as microwaving in metal container (including aluminum) can produce sparks which can damage the microwave or even start fires.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For microwave method, we can read the following steps at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Boil-Water-in-the-Microwave&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;wikiHow&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pour the water into a microwave-safe cup or bowl.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place a clean, microwave-safe object in the water (a non-metallic object such as a wooden spoon, a chopstick, or a popsicle stick).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This prevents a dangerous problem called &amp;quot;super-heating&amp;quot; by giving the water something to form bubbles on. It occurs when water in a microwave heats water past its boiling point but the water is unable to form bubbles because there are no nucleation sites, causing a small explosion of boiling water (read more: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.snopes.com/science/microwave.asp&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Boil on Troubled Waters&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put the water in the microwave. Heat in fairly short (no more than 1.5 minute).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If sterilizing the water, keep it boiling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Boil-Water-in-the-Microwave&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Boil Water in the Microwave&lt;/a&gt; for further details and safety tips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T13:09:27.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3963" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3966" CreationDate="2015-01-26T13:17:47.963" Score="5" ViewCount="44593" Body="&lt;p&gt;Boiling eggs in a kettle is a fast and convenient way to cook them, especially if you don't have access to a full kitchen and proper pans for frying an egg (e.g. hotel room). But usually what happens, is if one of the eggs is weak and breaks, you end up with a big mess (egg stuck to the walls of the kettle) spending more time on cleaning than is spent cooking!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what is the best method to boil an egg using an electric kettle and avoid the mess of a broken egg?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2018-04-16T15:49:10.323" LastActivityDate="2018-04-16T15:49:10.323" Title="How to boil an egg using an electric kettle without a mess?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3964" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3957" CreationDate="2015-01-26T13:24:50.667" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use masking tape over the edge of the pain tin - still using the edge of the tin for  wiping the paint on but once you're done you will be able to remove the masking tape and discard it and you'll still have a nice clean paint tin rim.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Masking tape is something a lot of people have in their home and is available in a wide variety of stores so wouldn't be too hard to obtain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's much like painting skirting boards - people use masking tape to keep paint from running onto other surfaces that you don't want painting and at the end you can just pull it off and you'll have a nice neat edge to your painting!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T13:24:50.667" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3963" CreationDate="2015-01-26T13:43:00.780" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw a method on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hard-boil-an-egg-using-an-electric-kettle/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;instructables&lt;/a&gt; that involved tilting the kettle to help the eggs avoid hitting the heating element which would cause a nasty mess - however I don't think that one is a good solution as it could vastly depend on what kettle you are using.  I've given the link up top just in case anyone is interested in this method and would like to give it a go but it go me thinking about another idea which would allow the eggs to avoid the heating element at the bottom no matter the position / size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you will need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;One (or more) egg(s)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;One electric kettle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;One tangerine / satsuma / clementine / orange netting (or any other netting that would be a suitable substitute.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A piece of string or a small stick (a couple of strands of spaghetti might do the trick)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now the idea here is we are going to put the egg into the netting and try and suspend it from the top of the kettle, allowing it to bathe in the boiling water while staying clear of the elements at the bottom of the kettle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The string method&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; I would wrap the egg up like a Hershey's Kiss and tie the string around the top of the netting and then tie it to the handle (better if the handle is over the top of the kettle) or even just get it to the right height and shut the lid and the egg netting should remain suspended in there until you think it is time to release it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The spaghetti / stick method&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; would involve leaving the lid open, it will be kind of like making a hammock for the egg. Push the spaghetti though one side of the netting (probably need to bunch up the ends a little) and then placing the egg in the middle of the netting allowing it to rest there (much like a hammock) and you can place the spaghetti across the open kettle allowing the 'hammock' to be suspended in the water and once again, avoid the heating element at the bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that using spaghetti may not in practice work. This is because the steam coming from the kettle might cook the spaghetti and make it weak and saggy which is why something else thin and stick like may work in place, or use many spaghetti strands to delay the cooking time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something else that I have just thought of after looking around my desk is you could use a mesh pencil pot of something similar to act as a cage which would protect the eggs from the kettle's elements but may present a hazard of itself as it might shake around a lot which could crack the egg. Just a thought.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T13:43:00.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3946" CreationDate="2015-01-26T14:11:45.597" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know that you have already accepted an answer, but I wanted to add something that might prove useful for other users who might not have tweezers or such things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Blu Tack.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - That's all I really have to say on the situation, get a nice big bit of Blu Tack and press it on the area you want to remove the broken bits from (push fairly hard in order to get it really in there) and then just pull off the afflicted area and it should, depending how wedged the bits are, bring out all the bits.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I find Blu Tack so useful for picking up small items and cleaning the odd dusty area - it wouldn't cause any damage to the USB port as there aren't any hard or pointy elements to it that could potentially damage the port. The only possible problem it could present is that you would get Blu Tack stuck in the  port as well as the existing mess. &lt;strong&gt;BUT GUESS WHAT&lt;/strong&gt;: Blu Tack will be able to get that stubborn Blue Tack out - a few quick presses and releases of the Blu Tack should see you Tack free in no time!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps anyone in the future!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T14:11:45.597" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3969" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3956" CreationDate="2015-01-26T14:16:11.460" Score="4" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cable Ties.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - This is what they are designed for really. Got lots of cable that you need to keep together neatly and tuck them all out of the way? If you have lots of wires and cables going to the same place (&lt;em&gt;i.e. the back of a PC&lt;/em&gt;) you can just grab them all together and stick a cable tie around them (you could even use string which would have the same affect) and then you can easily move the cluster of cables out of the way in one chunk rather than having hundreds of different things trailing around the place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Tie knots in long cables&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - If you have some cables dangling around the floor or on your desk that are really long and wind all over the place - think about tying them in a knot to firstly reduce the length of the long wires and secondly help in keeping them untangled from each other. &lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/eaEv9wm6gy0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Follow this link for a cable knot that prevents tangles.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Instead of knotting you could simply fold and then tie int he middle with string, tape, or cable ties.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Use labels&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - You can use many different things for labels for organizing which cable belongs to what. You could use adhesive labels, bread tags (as mentioned in the other answers), masking tape, string and a piece of paper, also colored tape like electrical tape. My personal favorite would be the color coding - you could make a key that would remind you which wire belongs to which color and then you won't have to worry about writing really small or ink rubbing off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Use old credit / membership cards&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - Much like the bread tag and clip binders, cut some holes in an old credit card or membership card (would be easier to use a hole punch) and then cut a slit to the edge of the card so you can get the cables in, you can then have multiple wires parallel to each other and you could even write one the card what each cable is, below is a picture that gave me this idea which is from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/clean-up-computer-cable-clutter/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;MakeUseOf.&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k0DYc.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k0DYcm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope one or some of these are of assistance, slightly better than my first answers as well I hope!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:10:30.103" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:10:30.103" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3894" CreationDate="2015-01-26T14:29:50.137" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A nice method from kenorb, however I personally never keep my toilet roll tubes laying about the place and never think to save them for anything in particular - poor planning on my part I know...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A method I have tried before when moving electronic goods around (i.e. when moving out to University or something) I have simply put the individual cables in a nice loop and sellotape around the middle - keeps them from running free around the place and helps to prevent tangling. Much like how the cables come in the packet when you first get them - must be done for a reason right?&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QZMXX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The cable in the middle is what I am trying to describe...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also used large sticky labels which I could wrap around some of the thinner wires (charging cables and such) and I could then write what electronic item they went to, which made unpacking and reassembling much easier. Using this idea string with tags attached would also be a neat method but you might just get the string caught up instead of the wires so something to think about!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T14:29:50.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3971" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3945" CreationDate="2015-01-26T16:44:37.440" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep them inside a plastic sandwich/snack bag. This will take all the scratches, and also keep the glasses from getting dusty. Of course, over time the bag will deteriorate, and you will have to replace it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w9xsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T16:44:37.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3972" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="3981" CreationDate="2015-01-26T17:03:32.870" Score="8" ViewCount="109036" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a water bottle that I use pretty much every day. Admittedly I don't wash it all that often just purely because I don't feel like it / forget when I am home and just want to relax.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have noticed that after a while the edges of the bottle begin to smell a little funky, probably a mix of saliva and water drying and becoming smelly. I was wondering if anyone has come up with an easy way to stop this apart from the obvious &quot;Wash it.&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that washing it will fix the problem and I will likely do this but I was interested in any other solutions to get rid of the smell or even prolong the time before it starts to smell!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:29:18.097" LastActivityDate="2019-09-05T09:42:37.620" Title="How to stop rim of water bottle becoming smelly?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3974" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3957" CreationDate="2015-01-26T17:17:47.843" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a commercial solution to your problem; look for &quot;paint can pour spout&quot; on Amazon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The idea here is that you put the plastic lid on top of the open paint can, and it gives you :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a pour spout you can use to decant the paint into another container&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a hole you can put the brush in and wipe it on the side of the plastic lid, not the metal paint can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once the paint dries it's easy to peel off the plastic lid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have one and it works great. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2453" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T17:39:18.393" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T17:39:18.393" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3975" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3957" CreationDate="2015-01-26T18:50:20.830" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to paint for a summer job and the way we were trained was to never wipe the brush on the top edge.  Just dip the tip, and don't wipe off the excess (there shouldn't be excess); did this just yesterday at home and still works.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the can is not full you can tap the tip against the inside of the can such that the lip is never paint covered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing to do is shake the paint can to mix it.  Don't use a stir stick as it makes a huge mess (and can get paint on the lip).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, address the problem at the root - don't get paint on the lip of the can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="2431" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T19:07:01.683" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T19:07:01.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3976" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3972" CreationDate="2015-01-26T19:17:33.557" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The smell may appear as a result of bacteria living in your mouth and if you don't wash the bottle bacteria breed on the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this is a normal bottle do not drink directly from it, pour the&#xA;water in a glass. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can try not to touch it with your mouth while drinking. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Or you can change your normal bottle with sport bottle and you can&#xA;sprinkle water in your mouth without touching it with your lips.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find sport bottles in any sport shop&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g9f6B.gif&quot; alt=&quot;sport bottle&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T19:17:33.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3977" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-01-26T19:39:27.847" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks that solve problems related to measurement problems or give alternative measurement methods&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T20:51:14.567" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T20:51:14.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3978" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-01-26T19:39:27.847" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to measurement problems and methods" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-01-26T19:49:29.693" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T19:49:29.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3980" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3860" CreationDate="2015-01-26T20:42:20.543" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems to me this question is looking for a simple way to tie a tie, yet is shows the &amp;quot;Windsor Knot&amp;quot; with the example image. This is a difficult knot to tie in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest going down a notch or two in styles of knot, and go for the simpler &amp;quot;Regular Knot. It has 3 basic steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do a 360 around the thin half of the tie with the thicker portion&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap it under then over the knot&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tuck it within the overlapped section.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Here is an image to demonstrate:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uj9Dz.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tie all of my neckties like this and it takes me longer to button my shirt than it does to tie this knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T20:42:20.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3981" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3972" CreationDate="2015-01-26T20:46:45.933" Score="15" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't let it touch your mouth while drinking.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash it with vinegar to help further remove the smell from bacteria. This will also, to an extent, help prevent bacteria from building up again as quickly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't leave it somewhere warm, such as near a furnace vent. Bacteria grow best in warm, dark, and damp places, which also leads me to...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you don't wash it at night, open it to allow it to dry as well as possible. Dryer equals less bacteria growth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T20:46:45.933" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3982" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-26T21:56:49.527" Score="8" ViewCount="36536" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a pair of boots this past summer that I thought fit me well. Now that I'm really using them for the first time, I've realized that they are approximately 1/2 size too big, and my feet move around in them while I walk. What are some methods to stabilizing my foot in the boot?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I've tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Returning the boots&lt;/strong&gt;: I am beyond the return period, so this is not an option.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Two pairs of socks&lt;/strong&gt;: While this method helped stabilize the boot, it gave my feet blisters.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wear thicker socks&lt;/strong&gt;: I put on the thickest socks that I own, but it was not enough to stabilize my foot (although it certainly helps).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23" LastActivityDate="2015-01-27T20:32:25.153" Title="How can I stabilize my feet in my oversized boots?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3983" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3943" CreationDate="2015-01-26T22:23:11.097" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use any type of textile from an old pair of tights to professional HEPA filters, as long as the surface is big enough to let a sufficient amount of air through. Therefore you could maybe create a long mesh tube, apply the filter material around it and roll it up in order to get the largest possible surface within the smallest volume.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think there is no way you can reduce the amount of dust by some chemicals, as they would have to get in direct contact with the dust particles. So smearing some glue onto the fan grid will not have much effect.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;But you could possibly increase the humidity in your room to reduce the amount of dust flying around. This however would also affect you yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A possibly more effective but also dangerous idea of mine would be to build a box with two metal capacitor plates that can be charged with static electricity (you would have to buy some electronic parts and do some soldering). This would draw the dust onto the plates while the air passes by. However, you have to make a case around it that is connected to the ground to shield the outside from the electrostatic field. And you will have to put it in some distance to your machine, connecting them with maybe some kind of paper/textile tube with wires in it to make it keep its shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the easiest way is to buy some prebuilt dust filters. For example, there are filter panels with magnetic or adhesive tape to place directly onto the fan grids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2274" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T22:23:11.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3982" CreationDate="2015-01-26T22:27:01.797" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Things you could try:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put something in the toe to stop your foot from moving around, things like tissue, Newspaper or clothe work. For clothe use water wicking and odour reducing if possible. Soft objects like sponges work better, as it is more healthier for the foot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Something I have tried is putting something harder in the shoe and then something softer to protect the foot. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tie the shoes tighter if the shoes are to wide. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ask.com/beauty-fashion/fit-shoes-big-ebea4659c8579956&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How do you fit into shoes that are too big?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Try using some of these inserts to fill out the extra space in a shoe&#xA;  that is too big. For instance, moleskin pads at the heel can help keep&#xA;  a foot from slipping out of a pump with a heel that's wider than your&#xA;  the foot. Gel insoles can raise the foot inside the shoe, reducing the&#xA;  amount of vertical space in a shoe that is too big. Additionally, the&#xA;  user may be likely to find that walking and standing are much more&#xA;  comfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;You could try to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Wear-Shoes-That-Are-Too-Big#Shrinking_Too-Large_Shoes_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;shrink them&lt;/a&gt;, but this will not work with the type of shoes you describe, probably:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spraying with water and then letting sundry or using a hair dryer usually works.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can sew elastic bands in the back of the cloth shoes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_5069986_make-shoes-big-fit.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to Make Shoes That Are Too Big Fit- eHow&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Insert stick-on heel grips cushions into your shoes. These padded&#xA;  inserts add extra grip to your heels, ensuring that your feet don’t&#xA;  slide out with every step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;To stop your feet from sweating in any of these methods try to wear breathable socks.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T22:27:01.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3985" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3921" CreationDate="2015-01-26T23:39:16.427" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Kenorb's answer seems very thorough but, if you're OK with the results not being &lt;em&gt;perfect&lt;/em&gt;, you can use my method: Scrape it out with a fork. The tines get between the brush bristles easily and, by grabbing it in 3 or 4 places at once, it's much more likely that you can pull out the entire hair instead of breaking it or slipping loose. I strongly recommend that you wash the fork before eating with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: I've done this and it totally works, even on dog brushes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T23:39:16.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3986" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3897" CreationDate="2015-01-26T23:46:51.157" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could break off the other leg so it lays flat. This isn't very ergonomically friendly, however, so I would recommend then adding a long, solid support or two identical supports at each end. The advantage to breaking off the other leg is that now it's easy to get the keyboard level. Trying to make a wedge the same height as the remaining leg is bound to leave you a little wobbly at the end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastActivityDate="2015-01-26T23:46:51.157" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3988" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-27T06:07:00.520" Score="13" ViewCount="45537" Body="&lt;p&gt;This evening I left work and found my 2-door car covered with a little ice and a lot of snow.  I was able to unlock the driver side door, but the door was frozen stuck.  I pulled on the handle and the door wouldn't budge.  I tried pounding along the edges of the door frame with my hand to see if that would help loosen it, but that didn't help as I pulled on the handle again.  The car is fairly old and the door handle seems a little weak, so I didn't want to pull too hard for fear of breaking off the handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The passenger side door was frozen stuck too, although the handle isn't as weak as the driver side handle, so eventually I was able to pull the door open.  Then I was able to open the driver side door from the inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case this happens again in the future and I am unable to open either door, what should I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T23:20:17.527" LastActivityDate="2018-12-18T11:18:16.980" Title="How to open a frozen car door?" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3989" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2015-01-27T09:21:14.667" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pour lukewarm water over the door seals to melt the ice. Your car is waterproof so this will not harm it and lukewarm water shouldn't risk damaging your ice cold window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2184" LastActivityDate="2015-01-27T09:21:14.667" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3990" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-27T11:13:23.240" Score="10" ViewCount="188" Body="&lt;p&gt;I play a lot of hardcourt tennis.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm getting through one pair of (K-swiss) trainers every six months or less, because the lining on the inside of the heel wears out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's unusual. Usually the sole is the first to go. For these shoes however the sole is surprisingly resilient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's frustrating, because it's an expensive shoe, it takes weeks to wear in and become comfortable, and apart from this the shoe is in&#xA; excellent condition and could last -- who knows -- maybe a couple of years? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There isn't much choice for hardcourt tennis shoe, and it's been hard work finding one that fits my foot, so when I do replace them it will be with the same model.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there some hack that will let me extend the lifetime for the next pair I buy?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously some piece of material, but I can't think of a good choice or a good way to attach it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't think I can sew through a trainer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2466" LastEditorUserId="2466" LastEditDate="2015-02-13T07:57:11.490" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T10:29:35.147" Title="Safeguard tennis trainers against worn heels" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3991" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2015-01-27T11:34:45.920" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depends whether you have a power supply nearby, but I always use a hairdryer in such situations - warm water can work, but it depends how cold it is, because sometimes it refreezes quickly and exacerbates the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-01-27T11:34:45.920" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3993" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3957" CreationDate="2015-01-27T11:48:33.497" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always wipe off the excess on the brush on the side of the can - but when I've finished, I take some kitchen roll/paper and wipe round the edge of the can, removing any paint still lurking, including inside the rim on the top if there is one, before replacing the lid. If its oil based paint, I will follow up the kitchen paper treatment with a disposable cloth lightly moistened in white spirits to clean it off properly. You can use scrunched up newspaper instead of kitchen paper, but it doesn't work so well and is a bit more messy to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-01-27T11:48:33.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3897" CreationDate="2015-01-27T18:16:56.923" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can get some reusable adhesive putty (example &#xA;shown below) and take a small piece for each leg, and press it into place. Then press the keyboard onto your desk. It won't wobble. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because this is reusable, it's easy to move somewhere else if you ever need to. The biggest problem is dust accumulation over time, which mean that you may occasionally need to replace the putty if you don't like how it looks.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HEv2D.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HEv2Dm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;reuseable putty&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:57:03.660" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T12:57:03.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3995" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3982" CreationDate="2015-01-27T20:32:25.153" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always buy my hiking boots either 1/2 to a full size larger than my foot.  The reason I do this is to create a buffer between my foot and the shoe, reduced blistering, more aeration for evaporation and cushion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I do is use two to three cotton socks or two wool socks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a hiker carrying relatively heavy packs for long distances and multiple days, I've found over the years that many others do this for the same reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aeration - Assists with evaporation as your foot squishes and compresses the sock while walking it creates more circulation and accelerates evaporation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cushion - I've had many ankle injuries from motorcycle crashes to climbing accidents.  The extra cushion really helps my situation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reduced Blistering - Due to less moisture and rubbing, considerably reduced chance of blistering.  If your on day 2 of a 5 day hike and you get a blister.  You have 3 days of suffering and misery ahead of you.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As well, a Dr Scholls insole or boot insert rounds out the package.  It takes up space and provides and excellent cushion which is better for your ankles and knees.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps.  Best of luck. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2375" LastActivityDate="2015-01-27T20:32:25.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3996" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2015-01-27T21:04:45.010" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Avoiding the condition is helpful although not always possible. This door freezing happens when the outside of you car is warm enough to melt the snow that is falling. It maybe that it was a warm day, or more commonly your car got some sunshine that melted some snow or ice on the car and then it refroze when the water found the cooler spot in the deeper door recess. It is the same process that forms icicles were sun melted ice or snow migrates to a cooler spot. So keeping your car out of the sun on a cool day will help prevent this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Often you will find that just one side of your car suffers, so like you tried the passenger door may not be so iced up. You should also try a back and forth movement on the door to try and break the ice some. Pull the handle, push the door in with your hip, repeat. Also do the same thing around the window frame. Don't push so hard or pull so hard that you damage your car. ( I discovered this remedy when I was late for work)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest you avoid any kind of water below 15 degrees or so. Always avoid hot water, glass will break. But if it is not to cold, a cup of water may work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-01-27T21:04:45.010" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3997" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-27T21:07:48.403" Score="7" ViewCount="1204" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to increase the humidity of my room. The room is heated with a hot water radiator pipe: hot water flows through the pipe that runs along the walls. I cannot control the temperature of the water (the pipe feels warm, but not hot at all) and can only control the volume of water that runs through the pipe (I have a scale from 1-10). The pipe is 1.5 inches wide. Humidity is low in the winter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I increase the humidity of my room given these conditions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user2471" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-11T20:56:46.127" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T07:45:58.243" Title="How to increase humidity indoors" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="3998" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-27T21:14:50.510" Score="2" ViewCount="823" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am interested in removing snow from one-storey buildings or higher. Buildings which do not have flat roofs. This is needed because of several reasons:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When the snow become much it can accidentally fall making an&#xA;avalanche which may hurt someone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Another problem is the appearance of icicles and people tell me about&#xA;something called ice dam.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In some cases much snow can damage the roof, too.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So removing it on time can save many problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-10T12:49:58.623" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T20:14:43.603" Title="How to remove snow from a roof" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4000" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3998" CreationDate="2015-01-27T22:02:41.917" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ladder and shovel is the only way. It is dangerous especially on a pitched roof. Do not attempt to wash it off, especially if you are worried about structural problems, the snow will absorb and freeze a lot of water adding a lot of weight before any snow is removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Look at your weather forecast, if it is going to be warming up above freezing a lot of the snow will be melting rather quickly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ice dams can be a problem, but they are not an immediate problem, they just put a lot of wear and tear on your roof over the years. If you are worried about ice dams clean the snow off your over hangs to minimize the problem. Some ice dams around vents can cause leaks, that only leak in the winter, those are a problem that need to be addressed in the summer time after the snow is gone by an expert, I suggest calling a pro or search in the DIY SE for a solution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At any rate your problem is one of weighing the risks of getting up on the slippery roof against the risk of structural failure or injury from snow falling off the roof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have enough room around the building you could devise a small plow on a long handle and pull the snow down. This will be easy on new snow fall that is rather light and fluffy, older snow falls that have packed down and become crusty may not be so easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-01-27T22:02:41.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4001" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3997" CreationDate="2015-01-27T22:11:50.060" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is possible you can place a pan of water on the radiator. A friend of mine did this and also added a little potpourri to the water and it made the room smell nice, as well as added to the humidity. Use and old pan, a lot of water scale tends to build up over the course of a winter season. This  also works well with wood stoves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-01-27T22:11:50.060" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3998" CreationDate="2015-01-28T03:34:34.560" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a pitched roof, a &lt;strong&gt;snow rake&lt;/strong&gt; should be sufficient. Though Amazon offers one for ~US$50, &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0000BYCD5&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Garelick-89421-21-Foot-Aluminum-24-Inch/dp/B0000BYCD5/&lt;/a&gt;, you could devise something as effective for less; the picture in the ad should help. Instructables has directions, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Snow-Ripper-Rip-snow-from-your-roof-in-minut/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Snow-Ripper-Rip-snow-from-your-roof-in-minut/&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Climbing a ladder in snow is risky, and there is increased risk of electrocution from gutter defrosters, lights and other snow-covered wires. It might be necessary for a &lt;em&gt;flat&lt;/em&gt; roof, but not for a peaked one (unless you live on Hurricane Ridge or Mount Rainier, which can get 20 m of snow. :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-01-28T03:34:34.560" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4003" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-28T08:42:33.590" Score="5" ViewCount="329" Body="&lt;p&gt;This question got more attention (answers) on Sports, so &lt;a href=&quot;https://sports.stackexchange.com/questions/8637/use-a-t-bar-as-a-snowboarder-without-pain&quot;&gt;please respond here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd describe myself as a rather experienced snowboarder respectively T-bar rider. I used to fall out the T-bar when I was a beginner. So now, riding the T-bar to the top isn't a problem at all. I'm having a problem with the &lt;strong&gt;pain&lt;/strong&gt; I get &lt;strong&gt;in&lt;/strong&gt; my &lt;strong&gt;inner thigh&lt;/strong&gt;. If it's one T-bar a day it's not bad at all. But if 90% of lifts are T-bars and I'm riding a &lt;em&gt;whole week&lt;/em&gt; in the same resort, the pain in the evenings is &lt;strong&gt;tremendous&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used to ride ski before riding snowboard, and as a skier the T-bars aren't a problem. They just pull at your butt and it won't hurt - even after a week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I thought about placing a small cushion at my inner thigh but I'm worried, that it will restrict me while riding down the hills.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pulling with my arms only temporarily decreases the pressure on my thigh.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope there's a hacky solution to prevent the pain in my inner thigh which hopefully won't restrict my leg in movement while riding my snowboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:55:25.150" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T10:37:23.820" Title="Use a T-bar as a snowboarder without pain" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4004" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4005" CreationDate="2015-01-28T10:30:29.280" Score="8" ViewCount="4726" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I open a frozen padlock? Spraying WD-40 didn't help and I don't have access to deicer spray at the moment. I'm not sure what else to try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-01-28T17:24:53.123" LastActivityDate="2019-12-11T13:12:11.130" Title="How to open a frozen padlock" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;locks&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4005" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4004" CreationDate="2015-01-28T10:30:29.280" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a hair dryer. The warm, dry air from a hair dryer is perfect for melting ice. Depending on how frozen the lock is and the outside temperature, it may take between one and five minutes, if not longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Then&lt;/em&gt; spray the lock with WD-40 to help prevent it from happening again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-01-28T10:30:29.280" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4006" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3997" CreationDate="2015-01-28T14:57:16.293" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe it's time to &lt;strong&gt;invest in a good humidifier&lt;/strong&gt; (buy/rent)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LP4M0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LP4M0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;indoor humidifier&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe a bit smaller, but you've got the idea:)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to pass that one, maybe it's time to wash your clothes and set up a drying rack in your room and &lt;strong&gt;lay out damp clothing to dry overnight&lt;/strong&gt;. You'll save energy by not running the dryer, but adding more moisture to the air, all while adding the fresh scent of laundry to your room. Or you may decorate your room with &lt;strong&gt;bowls of water&lt;/strong&gt; (place a few around your house and the water will evaporate into the dry air). Also don't forget to drink a lot of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-add-moisture-to-the-air-107447&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How To Add Moisture to the Air Without a Humidifier&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fuckyeahlifehacks.tumblr.com/post/35710719659/makeshift-diy-humidifier&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Makeshift DIY Humidifier&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T07:45:58.243" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T07:45:58.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4007" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4012" CreationDate="2015-01-28T15:04:56.950" Score="10" ViewCount="117977" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's quite dangerous to hard-boil an egg in the microwave as it may simply &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcAuVsX3dTg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;explode&lt;/a&gt; and making a big mess. Cleaning the microwave after that kind of accident to avoid a bad smell can be a miracle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any safe methods of hard-boiling an egg in the microwave?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-11T20:40:23.690" LastActivityDate="2020-01-06T20:31:36.140" Title="How to hard-boil an egg in the microwave safely?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4008" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4028" CreationDate="2015-01-28T15:30:08.727" Score="4" ViewCount="16284" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've a laptop (MBPR) and usually I'm watching movies on my second monitor which is far from my main laptop making the sound a bit low. And I don't want to buy external speakers, as the existing are not so bad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some life hack of putting cut a solo cup in half to create a pair of makeshift amps, but &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fQlYYZQBM4#t=349&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;it simply doesn't work&lt;/a&gt;:)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any other reliable life hacks of amplifying laptop speakers?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9MwJK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9MwJKm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Turn Solo Cups into Laptop Speaker Amplifiers&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. I don't want to use any applications such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.globaldelight.com/boom/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Boom&lt;/a&gt; (not too mentioned you've to pay for these).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:31:02.240" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:31:02.240" Title="How to amplify laptop speakers?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4004" CreationDate="2015-01-28T15:49:34.623" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;To add to the other answer that may not be as accessible due to the length of a Hair Dryer cord, here is what I do:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wrap the lock in your hands and breathe on it. Use your hands to insulate the heat in. This usually opens it, and I usually take it somewhere warm to thaw out and apply the WD-40.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other methods are if the lock is pure metal is to put a fire(cigarette lighter, etc) directly to it. The below link says to use a mug of a hot beverage. But from experience the hot liquid will be steam and if the weather is cold enough, this will turn to ice when it the lock. But if hold it close enough and have some barriers around it to protect against wind then it should work.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/24683/how-do-i-open-a-padlock-after-it-has-frozen&quot;&gt;How do I open a padlock after it has frozen?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:22:12.127" LastActivityDate="2015-01-28T15:49:34.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4010" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4008" CreationDate="2015-01-28T17:22:09.687" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I affected sound output on my laptop by downloading a sound amplifier program. Search Google for &quot;laptop amplifier download&quot;. Try several to see which works best. Run downloaded files through &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.virustotal.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.virustotal.com/&lt;/a&gt; before installation to make sure they're safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My experience was pretty good. Output was probably fifty percent increased, but some of the sounds flattened out indicating the circuit was being over-driven a bit. Such does not cause damage, but volume may need to be reduced slightly to sound better. The one I used was trial-ware, meaning it worked for awhile with an occasional pop-up annoyance, then required payment. I chose to get cheap speakers, wanting better sound quality, and uninstalled the software.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can try setting the laptop on its side in an attempt to direct output where you are sitting, which helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-01-28T20:31:03.553" LastActivityDate="2015-01-28T20:31:03.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4012" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4007" CreationDate="2015-01-28T18:55:36.037" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can immerse the egg in a mug of water so that heat is transferred in more slowly; I've done it when no stove was available. It's not necessarily a time-saver, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, whole potatoes can also explode unless pierced &lt;em&gt;many&lt;/em&gt; times, I have found to my regret. It produces instant mashed potatoes -- all over the oven.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-01-28T18:55:36.037" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4004" CreationDate="2015-01-28T18:58:31.803" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a high-proof alcoholic beverage (not sweet; sugar will gum up the works later), that can work as deicer, but dry out the lock afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-01-28T18:58:31.803" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4014" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3856" CreationDate="2015-01-28T20:12:50.633" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The big problem seems to be the assorted wires, devices, and similar, that you can't stack very easily. I would recommend putting them in a box or boxes, so you can stack other things on top of them, and it's easier to put them somewhere else (under the bed, say), without too much hassle, and without makes things untidy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would also recommend putting any loose papers in a ring-binder if they can fit vertically on a shelf, or a box file, which can stack, or go vertically. Smaller manuals could also go into box files for protection, and to keep related ones together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, if everything is stackable and easy to move, that should help you use the space more efficiently, and make it easier to rearrange. Also, make sure stacks are level. I don't like the look of the book underneath the black box on top of the shelves, it could make the box unstable if you put anything else on top of the box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Those are the main things I think you could do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2126" LastActivityDate="2015-01-28T20:12:50.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4015" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-01-28T20:37:56.950" Score="6" ViewCount="12428" Body="&lt;p&gt;I generally keep sausages in the freezer, but I buy them in packs of 8 or 12, and they tend to freeze together, which sometimes makes them hard to separate. I usually need to force a knife into the gap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z9LGC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z9LGCm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have any suggestions of how to storage the sausages so they are easier to separate. Without spending a lot of time or effort on the storage part. They come in packs like on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=263344046&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The obvious plan would be to separate them before freezing, and put them in individual food bags, but that seems a bit wasteful, and would take time if I bought a few packs in one go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2126" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T13:06:41.873" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:06:41.873" Title="How do I store frozen sausages, so they are easy to separate?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4015" CreationDate="2015-01-28T21:58:13.507" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Aside from the obvious - freeze them separately, each in their own bag - you can freeze them with plastic, baking paper or fat-free paper in between them. Don't use plastic that's too thin (like the plastic foil you use to keep the food fresh), or it will just tear off when you try to separate the sausages leaving all bits of plastic in your food. And don't use aluminium foil as well, as it tears way too easy, and you will find yourself peeling the bits, or chewing aluminium (although you could just get the last bits out when the sausage is already in the pan).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As moisture will attach a little bit to plastic and meat, the sausages will &quot;stick&quot; to each other anyway, but it will be significantly easier to separate them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your it is still a bit hard to separate them, drop them on the counter, or help gravity a bit and smash them with force. Not brute force though, your counter or sausage will break. Or neither will break but your sausages will fly around the kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And whatever you do, don't squeeze your to-be-frozen-food too hard together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NB: yes, you do have to get them out of the original packaging...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2496" LastActivityDate="2015-01-28T21:58:13.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4018" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4019" CreationDate="2015-01-28T22:43:02.170" Score="10" ViewCount="84075" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I'll be working with stamps, and stamp ink is sticky and hard to remove.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m673o.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m673om.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Rubber stamp&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even after trying lots of soap, body soap, scratching against a table, and sandpaper the ink still remains on my hands for a day. What can I do to get rid of the ink faster?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image from WikiPedia&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-09-10T13:29:37.580" Title="How do I remove hard-to-remove ink from my hands?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4018" CreationDate="2015-01-29T01:00:55.740" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the type of ink, you might try oil-based hand cleaners such as Goop or acitrus-based solvent, or an alcohol-based solvent, such as isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Though it's &lt;strong&gt;very&lt;/strong&gt; hard on the hands and can damage clothing, dilute bleach works for ink-jet stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-01-29T01:00:55.740" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4020" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4018" CreationDate="2015-01-29T01:03:39.620" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try using some removing it using certain alcoholic products such as alcohol wipes, nail polish remover, paint thinner. However stronger product such as the pain thinner is not as recommended. Nail polish remover or the alcohol wipes are the best choice though if you have. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2442" LastActivityDate="2015-01-29T01:03:39.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4021" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4022" CreationDate="2015-01-29T07:46:34.513" Score="5" ViewCount="4259" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am going away soon and I have hand luggage only for the flight (some may know it as cabin luggage) because I am only away for the weekend. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I bought some slightly bigger bags than guaranteed-to-fit size bags so I could maximise the amount of stuff i can take but my issue is the dimensions of the this bag are right on the cusp of the maximum allowed size for the airline I'll be flying with (easy jet).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I make sure that the bag will fit into their bag checking box thing they have at the airport?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried measuring it will a measuring tape but with the handles being in the middle at the top of the bag it is hard to be sure that it really fits.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Just for people's information the maximum size for the airline is 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (height x width x depth respectively).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would also be nice to maybe hear people's personal experience in how lenient airlines have been with their hand luggage allowance!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T13:43:11.423" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:08:32.433" Title="How to make sure cabin luggage will be within the size restrictions?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4021" CreationDate="2015-01-29T09:13:44.640" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;One method is to use a &lt;strong&gt;board&lt;/strong&gt; which has about the same size as the front of the suitcase, a &lt;strong&gt;spirit level&lt;/strong&gt; and a &lt;strong&gt;tape measure&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put the suitcase next to a vertical wall and make the front touch the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put the board on the other side of suitcase parallel to the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure the board is exactly vertical by using the spirit level.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the shape of your suitcase it might also be neccessary to check by tape measure if the left and right edge of the board have the same distance to the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Measure the distance between the board and the wall. That's the maximum depth of the suitcase.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Repeat for heigth and width, if neccessary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case you don't have a spirit level available, you can check the verticality also by using the tape measure as in step 4.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2492" LastActivityDate="2015-01-29T09:13:44.640" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4023" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4015" CreationDate="2015-01-29T09:14:50.617" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you remove them from their original packaging which makes them quite tightly squashed together and them pull them all apart (no need to cut them individually just so that they're no longer squashed side by side tightly).&lt;br&gt;&#xA; If then you go ahead and put them in a Tupperware box or even a sandwich bag or something and don't squash the bag again or at least make sure that they aren't squashed together in the box and then put that in the freezer. They will probably still stick together but as they won't be as squashed and tight so they'll be relatively easy  to separate (just some minor pulling apart).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;To reiterate:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the delectable tubes of meat from their original packaging&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;'Unsquish' &lt;em&gt;(patent pending)&lt;/em&gt; the sausages and separate&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put sausages in a bag or box &lt;em&gt;(I would go for box to offer more anti-squash protection)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure they're not squashed too tightly together&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place container with sausages in freezer and try to keep from being squashed by other things in the freezer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove sausages when desired and pull apart - leave any you won't be using&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just so there is no confusion, when I say separate the sausages I don't mean cut the string bit that connects them all together I just mean pull them apart from each other so they aren't touching as much, you could just pull them so they're in a straight line so you know that they aren't touching and then put them in the container. &lt;em&gt;(although cutting the connector will probably make removing from the freezer easier)&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Doesn't require any extra 'tools' and doesn't take long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A fun other method that made myself laugh, because I am that sad, straighten the sausages out in a line and then line the edges of your freezer with them - it'll be a bit like decorating at Christmas but with sausages and instead of a tree, it's a freezer. Ha.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-01-29T09:14:50.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4015" CreationDate="2015-01-29T12:07:25.827" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't want to elaborate obvious and simple things, so I will just cut to the chase: When you buy them, take them out from original package, separate them, put them on plastic salver or plate and put it in a freezer. After few hours, or tomorrow, you just take sausages and put them in a plastic bag, so they wouldn't take as much space as they would on the plate. I have tried it, works every time. No need to worry about squeezing them, because once they are frozen they are solid as a rock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1391" LastActivityDate="2015-01-29T12:07:25.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4027" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4008" CreationDate="2015-01-29T12:32:45.177" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even more important than volume, when it comes to sound quality, is bandwidth (the range between the lowest and highest frequencies that can be reproduced by an audio system).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if they have excellent sound cards, built-in speaker subsystems found on laptops –even those of expensive macs– usually have bad performance at the lowest frequencies, because they are too small.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if you put some plastic on top of them, you are not only redirecting the sound towards your position, but in the process also cutting the higher frequencies, or even introducing some distortion due to vibrations. But you are in no way &quot;amplifying&quot; sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's simple, lower frequencies require more power than higher frequencies to perform at the same (audible) volume level (that's why sub woofers are much bigger than than satellite speakers on home theaters, for example).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't need to buy an expensive (&gt;100 USD) set of speakers or home theater; even a cheap set of amplified desktop speakers (~5 USD) will sound a lot better than plastic cup halves vibrating on top of your laptop. But if you can afford a 2.1 set (with a decent sub-woofer, ~30 USD) just don't hesitate, it's an extremely huge difference, and you'll really start to enjoy audio quality.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2506" LastActivityDate="2015-01-29T12:32:45.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4028" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4008" CreationDate="2015-01-29T12:41:51.650" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Invest in &lt;strong&gt;audio speakers&lt;/strong&gt; (Audio Jack or USB), that's the easiest way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't like wires, try &lt;strong&gt;Bluetooth speakers&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively you can use the &lt;strong&gt;touch/induction speakers&lt;/strong&gt; which boosts the volume of any device with an external speaker. Place the device close to an external speaker for instant sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How does it work? It's grabbing the magnetic field of the speaker using induction, and then running that signal into its own amp and speakers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're after hacky hardware solutions, try to &lt;strong&gt;make your own induction speakers&lt;/strong&gt; as it doesn't look so complex.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cultofmac.com/152391/how-the-mysterious-boost-connection-less-speaker-works-review/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How The Mysterious Boost Connection-Less Speaker Works&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bXK9X.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bXK9Xm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The Boost runs on three AA batteries&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:30:38.530" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:30:38.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4029" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4021" CreationDate="2015-01-29T13:06:01.337" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are few tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;organise your stuff as evenly as you can,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put some items between clothes to not waste extra space when they're next to other items,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use the extra space between and next to handles underneath the bottom (if present),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if you're taking extra shoes, use extra space inside them,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;place small items inside packets of your clothes,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use external hand luggage pockets to store some narrow items,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if you're taking any boxes (like gifts), fold the box so the item will take less space,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take as many items you can on your person (they're not weighing people)&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take small heavy items from bag into your trousers/jacket pockets (e.g. cables, chargers),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dress yourself using the heaviest clothes you're taking with you (e.g. multiple trousers, sweaters or jackets) as usually clothes take the most space),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hang on your person any wearable items (such as cameras) - they're not extra bags,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if items are not wearable, use strings and wear them hidden under your jacket,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hold in your hands any trouble/big items (such as umbrella, laptop) - they're not bags as well,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take an extra backpack on your arms, because:&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;you can put big and heavy staff there as usually they don't check/weight the backpacks,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when spreading out your staff between 2 bags, it's better than having one big bag with suspicious/unusual size,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;most airlines accept small hand-bags (such as backpack), because you can put them under your seat,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;backpacks are less visible,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;try Apple bags (with strings), they're almost invisible in the front, so they won't ask you about something they won't see,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if you're going with a friend, ask to do the same as above (fill their pockets with extra staff as well),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when you're with a friend, go to the check-in desk separately looking after each other's bags, they won't check/weight something they don't see,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when going to departure gates or security clearance always choose the way with people who look nice and easy, or check how they treat other passengers before moving forward (statistically usually man-woman, woman-man rule works, so if you're man - go to woman and smile nicely),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;be self-confident, walk fast, passively follow crowd, not distinguish between persons, don't exchange staff eyes (be for them another millionth boring, ordinary passenger),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;always keep your risky bags behind you and far from the staff who can think about your bag and stop you,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if you see bad timing in the front of you, ask friend to distract staff by asking for gate number so you can bypass staff as fast as you can,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when they ask you to measure your bag and it's too big or too heavy, repack or go to the next gate and try again,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;always remember that at security gates they don't care how big/heavy your bags are, the only risky places are at the check-in desk and departure gates.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T04:43:00.410" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T04:43:00.410" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4030" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="386" CreationDate="2015-01-29T13:31:47.577" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can amplify your mobile speakers by using induction speakers which boosts the volume of any device with an external speaker without any wires.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How does it work? It's grabbing the magnetic field of the speaker using induction, and then running that signal into its own amp and speakers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your purpose is different and you want to make as much noise as you can (e.g. you're a heavy sleeper), then put your phone into a glass/mug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8TDzu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8TDzum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Heavy sleeper? Tired of snoozing past your alarm? Use the &amp;#39;smartphone in a cup&amp;#39; trick to crank the volume!&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:17:06.003" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:17:06.003" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4031" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3849" CreationDate="2015-01-29T14:24:05.233" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the onion so that the tapered side sits to your right and chop off the right and left ends (vertical cut) and peel the onion off by removing the outer skin. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set the onion on one of the flat sides and cut it into thin slices vertically.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut each slice separately by making a grid (cut it horizontally and vertically). You can use few slices of the same size at the same time (on top of each other). Usually most of the onion will come apart in layers that make nice arches. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When all slices are cut, perform extra chopping.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you've perfect small cubes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively use the grate and chop it at the end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Related:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Cut-an-Onion&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to Cut an Onion&lt;/a&gt; at wikiHow&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-02-02T13:24:00.627" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T13:24:00.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4032" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4034" CreationDate="2015-01-29T16:25:14.133" Score="16" ViewCount="12277" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a PC with an Antec 902 computer case and the power button is on top, and is pressed accidentally when in slight contact with hands or legs. I know you can configure the action of the power button via software, but then it depends on the OS installed (if there is any) and it won't help for accidental powering on (especially problematic when there is no monitor connected). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How would you physically protect the power button to avoid accidental power-on/power-off surprises? And at the same time to be usable when really needed as I don't want to disconnect it permanently?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="20075" LastEditDate="2017-03-19T18:13:51.393" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T17:42:30.670" Title="How to prevent accidentally pressing the power button on a computer?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4033" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4040" CreationDate="2015-01-29T17:30:50.423" Score="8" ViewCount="2359" Body="&lt;p&gt;I heard, We can clean silverware using backing soda and hot water. I tried this but it wasn't of much help. Is there an easier way to clean them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;not to be confused with -polishing the ornaments&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2049" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:24:23.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T07:35:31.067" Title="How do I clean gold and silver ornaments?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4034" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4032" CreationDate="2015-01-29T19:19:33.053" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Anyone with a toddler knows of the unexpected mass destruction that can rain down when your two-year-old somehow figures out how to infiltrate your massive security barriers and somehow hit that little black button only moments before you save a weekend's worth of online shopping selections.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Never fear; there are some precautions you can take short of moving that tower out of the way of accidental engagements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Cover the Button&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the truest sense of a &amp;quot;hack&amp;quot;, this idea from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ikeahackers.net/2011/02/how-to-protect-your-pc-from-two-year-old-child.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;IKEA hackers&lt;/a&gt; talks about using a refrigerator lock to protect your power button from such risk:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OGJuQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OGJuQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;cover the button&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Move the Button&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Believe it or not, it's actually quite easy to move your power button to a new location. Devices like these allow you to simply unplug your existing power switch from your motherboard and move it off to a more-secure location. If you're a bit more industrious, you can take your &lt;em&gt;existing&lt;/em&gt; switch and move it yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HvxUl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HvxUlm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Golden field&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Get a More Secure Case&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may be a bit more heavy-handed than you are looking for, but there are cases that have front covers which are designed to hide the external workings underneath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vw0BJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vw0BJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;secure case&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Enjoy!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T09:20:01.037" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4035" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4032" CreationDate="2015-01-29T21:59:56.803" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have just covered the button with a piece of cardboard (~3&quot; square) and used masking tape to secure the cardboard onto the case. This may leave some residue, but is essentially &lt;em&gt;free&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-01-29T21:59:56.803" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4036" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4033" CreationDate="2015-01-29T22:32:27.350" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Silver &lt;em&gt;tarnish&lt;/em&gt; can be removed electrolytically by putting the silver object in an aluminum container (e.g. an aluminum foil pie plate) with water with baking soda dissolved in it. The silver must be in contact with the aluminum and completely covered by the salt water. Warming gently speeds this up. It should be cleaned as you watch in less than a minute!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This sets up a &quot;battery&quot; (well, cell is the singular) and short-circuits it, causing the sulfur in tarnish to migrate to the disposable foil pan (which looks mottled gray afterwards). It won't do much for cleaning skin oils and other dirt, though; you'll need a toothbrush and elbow-grease for that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Caution: do not use on niello or lacquered articles, as it will damage the inlay and finish.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2015-02-06T15:58:46.480" LastActivityDate="2015-02-06T15:58:46.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4039" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4032" CreationDate="2015-01-30T00:44:38.890" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rewire the power button to require both the reset and the power button to be pressed at the same time. This assumes you don't need or care for your reset button.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe I did this in series.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;       +---[Power Button]----[Reset Button]---+&#xA;       |                                      |&#xA;       |                                      |&#xA;      PWR+                                   PWR-&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did this for my kids, and it worked great...until they saw I was pressing both. Now I need a new solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2510" LastActivityDate="2015-01-30T00:44:38.890" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4040" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4033" CreationDate="2015-01-30T01:14:04.970" Score="6" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Seltzer water(carbonated water)&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put your ornaments into seltzer water for around 5-10 mins and brush them. Ex club soda or coke&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;House hold dish wash soaps&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soak the ornaments in warm water for 5 mins and scrub with toothbrush using dish washing soap liquids.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using toothpaste&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is very common method and I've used many times. Just apply tooth paste and leave it for a minute. Then scrub with tooth brush and rinse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ammonia and Vinegar&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I heard they are also good cleaning agents, But I have never tested and not sure how frequently we can use. You can use it on your own risk. I am sure these will affects the ornaments which has pearls and stones with glues. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mouth freshener Listerine&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tested this also and worked very well. Just put your jewelery into the liquid and scrub with tooth brush after 15 mins. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tamarind&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Indians knows the benefit of tamarind. This is widely used to remove thick and strong tarnish. Just soak the gold in tamarind water for 10 mins and brush it. (&lt;em&gt;off topic, rub some tamarind on brass to make it sparkle like gold&lt;/em&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIPS:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If your ornaments has gemstones (rings, pendants, etc) avoid using warm or hot water or chemicals. This will not affect the metal but loosens the adhesives glued in. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid brushing silvers with brushes having hard bristles and long time, It will scratch the silver. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;P.S: Your method of baking soda and hot water method is not recommended. It involves more work and care. Usually aluminium foil has to be placed under or wrapped. This is being done to move the oxidation formed on the silver to aluminum foil, Else this method will not be effective and may turn the ornaments black.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastActivityDate="2015-01-30T01:14:04.970" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4041" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4015" CreationDate="2015-01-30T02:38:42.177" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do this with lots of foods that are hard to separate after freezing. I roll them in plastic wrap and then put them all in a baggie in the freezer.-- I place a hotdog on plastic wrap, give it a roll, add another, roll, etc. fold the ends over. Then I place in a baggie in the freezer with the date. I can then easily unroll as many sausages, hot dogs, etc. as needed and put the rest back. There is only 2 of us most of the time and I find we have less waste. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2512" LastActivityDate="2015-01-30T02:38:42.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="386" CreationDate="2015-01-30T02:47:06.107" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have gone to android now, but when I had an iPhone, I had several &quot;horn amplifiers&quot; laying around. I think I paid $3 each. These are very cool and work fantastically. It's a piece of silicone the phone just sits in it (see below).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kXOeR.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kXOeRm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:17:22.397" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:17:22.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3932" CreationDate="2015-01-30T02:48:46.123" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;My hubby was a diesel mechanic for years. All I had to do was wash his clothes in Tide to remove the smell. However, since using detergent hasn't worked for you, try what a friend of ours had to do. He had to soak his clothing in vinegar, completely immersing, letting them dry and then washing. Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2512" LastEditorUserId="1553" LastEditDate="2015-01-31T12:02:10.187" LastActivityDate="2015-01-31T12:02:10.187" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4044" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4021" CreationDate="2015-01-30T02:55:34.030" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Please Please Please do NOT be one of those people who have to big of a carry-on. It's very annoying for those who travel frequently to be delayed because of luggage being stuffed in overhead, having to find space, having to check it instead, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What we do, is pack everything we would take in that bag, and perhaps a bit more. Then we check to make sure it isn't bulging out anywhere, and is still relatively flat. We then measure again to be sure that it meets the requirements of whatever airline we are flying on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also carry a big tote bag as my purse that still fits under the seat. That helps a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Enjoy your trip!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2512" LastActivityDate="2015-01-30T02:55:34.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4046" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4015" CreationDate="2015-01-30T02:58:07.647" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to store sausages is to place them side-by-side, one layer deep, in a plastic freezer bag. Lay the bag flat in the freezer. When you wish to retrieve one or more sausages from the bag, strike the bag gently on the edge of the freezer or counter. Take what is wanted from the bag and return the rest to the freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-01-30T02:58:07.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4048" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-30T03:19:58.270" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's a tried method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a paper and apply oil to both the sides of the paper&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To one corner tie a thread, now tie paper near a tube light or any bulb. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Flies are attracted to bright light. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Switch off all the lights except one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will notice the flies stuck to the paper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2049" LastActivityDate="2015-01-30T03:19:58.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-30T18:06:22.710" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We used to get tons of flies while in Iraq. If you wait for one to land and a vertical surface, then take a lighter which is turned up on high. Then light the lighter and it will fry the fly instantly. I'm thinking of patenting the idea, a small lighter with a big flame, and call it Fly Fry, just need a few investors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1753" LastActivityDate="2015-01-30T18:06:22.710" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4051" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-01-30T22:32:56.760" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;My weapon of choice is a dish towel. Simple, always available (you can use any sufficiently &lt;em&gt;light&lt;/em&gt; towel).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Grab one corner with your right hand, don't twist it but let it hang. Pass it above and behind your right shoulder and grab the other end with your left hand. When you want to strike, pull firmly on both ends and release your left hand, releasing a fast whipping motion. Whack !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stronger flies won't die from the hit alone, but you have a few seconds to step on them while they're dazed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1439" LastActivityDate="2015-01-30T22:32:56.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4052" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3907" CreationDate="2015-01-31T01:00:28.447" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cat Litter is absorbent, has bacteria and smell inhibitors. Sprinkle a handful in the empty liner and then a couple more as the bin gets full. Some brands will be more effective than others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2533" LastEditorUserId="2533" LastEditDate="2015-02-01T12:09:41.177" LastActivityDate="2015-02-01T12:09:41.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4055" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2002" CreationDate="2015-01-31T04:26:40.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;wi-fi is just like a 2-way radio, so you need to think in the same way &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A. if this is your wi-fi&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;why do you have your wi-fi in the garage , why not extend the cable and move it to the 3rd floor or somewhere in between ? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;turn off, remove some plastic from the top of the antenna, and either elongate it ( the antenna) with a thicker copper wire about 1 meter, or with a thinner wire up to your room&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;B. not your wi-fi, maybe you are renting&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;use a thin copper wire, like from a transformer, wrap it around the antenna, all the way up to your room, and then wrap it around the end of a piece of a thicker copper wire &#xA;even if its a stranger's wi-fi you can do this  and they cant see it , assuming you have access to the wi-fi location&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;get yourself a thick copper wire, longer this time  ( like 2 millimeters in diameter ) fix it on the desk with the length to be the same as the width of you laptop then stick it out the window about 2 meters in the wi-fi's direction , this will carry your signal thru the walls ( put your laptop on the desk over the wire )&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;ps: of course a more direct , hard linked route carries more signal &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2536" LastActivityDate="2015-01-31T04:26:40.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2492" CreationDate="2015-01-31T05:25:11.857" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vinegar is a proven anti-bacterial agent.  Keep a spray bottle filled with white vinegar in the shower and spray areas prone to mildew every few days.  Do this after a thorough cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2537" LastActivityDate="2015-01-31T05:25:11.857" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4057" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1824" CreationDate="2015-01-31T05:31:08.067" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you cook something that creates a lot of steam, take the opportunity to clean your microwave, taking advantage of the steam.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2537" LastActivityDate="2015-01-31T05:31:08.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4058" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4032" CreationDate="2015-01-31T07:24:14.753" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy some sugru (either online, Michaels, and now supposedly Lowes) and mold a ridge around the power button so that you have to use a pen or other small instrument to poke down inside the ridge to depress the power button. I did the same thing for my Toyota key remote, because the 'honk the horn' button kept being pressed in my pocket by coins, other keys, etc. It adheres to plastic and metal quite well. Use the rest of the pack for a dozen other purposes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1847" LastActivityDate="2015-01-31T07:24:14.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4059" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3900" CreationDate="2015-01-31T07:31:33.807" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;A dot of red fingernail polish on the right earbud. Red and Right begin with the same letter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1847" LastActivityDate="2015-01-31T07:31:33.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4060" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4032" CreationDate="2015-01-31T08:09:09.997" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a permanent solution, cut off the power button wires &lt;em&gt;or&lt;/em&gt; just use some additives that fastens the plastics for &lt;em&gt;e.g, Fevikwik&lt;/em&gt; in between power button and body/cover. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2540" LastEditorUserId="2540" LastEditDate="2015-04-19T11:33:46.890" LastActivityDate="2015-04-19T11:33:46.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4061" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4062" CreationDate="2015-01-31T08:55:15.033" Score="41" ViewCount="80427" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems like every time I open a tube of super/Krazy/cyanoacrylate glue, I get one use out of it, and the next time I go to use it months later, the nozzle is clogged with dry glue (or worse, the entire tube has hardened.  I put it back into its sealed canister, but it doesn't seem to matter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's the best way to store super glue to increase its longevity in the tube?  Does it matter if I store the tube nozzle down, nozzle up, or nozzle sideways?  Should I let it sit with the pin in or not? (I assume not, or at least not all the way in; otherwise if the glue dries up around the pin, the pin won't be long enough to puncture the dried glue around it.) Should I glue something to the tip of the tube to try to seal it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2542" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-11T20:45:51.847" LastActivityDate="2021-01-27T18:34:00.383" Title="How should I store super glue to prevent it from drying out?" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4061" CreationDate="2015-01-31T12:03:29.543" Score="32" Body="&lt;p&gt;The component &amp;quot;super glue&amp;quot; is made of is &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanoacrylate&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;cyanoacrylate&lt;/a&gt; which polymerizes in the presence of water. This actually is the opposite of drying out. The humidity of air already brings a sufficient amount of water for cyanoacrylate to polymerize.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore the best place to store it is a dry to very dry place:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;This could be a refrigerator or even a freezer. To avoid condensation on taking it out of the fridge or freezer (freezing will delay or even stop polymerization) we need to pack it in an air-tight container, envelope or bag and let it reach room temperature before we open the package.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;To further make the stroage environment dry we can add a silicate bag or salt to the storage container (e.g. from the manufacturer's package of an electronic device).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another possibility to prevent humidity to enter the opened package is storing in a vacuum sealed bag (as it may be used for food packaging).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When using and before closing we may also take care to not let humidity or air come into the tube to prevent polymerization at the outlet (commented by &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2619/bobstein-visibone&quot;&gt;user 2619&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Safety note&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cyanoacrylate is very harmful when ingested. When storing in a fridge or a freezer &lt;strong&gt;keep it away from food&lt;/strong&gt;, use an extra box, and most importantly &lt;strong&gt;make sure your children keep away from the fridge&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T19:22:12.037" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4063" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4068" CreationDate="2015-01-31T14:00:00.477" Score="13" ViewCount="9287" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have iPhone, but solution probably can apply to all smart phones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that I can buy a waterproof bag/pouch or special underwater cameras, but who remember it to buy it before going to the trip?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore how alternatively I can take couple of pictures or shoot video underwater (e.g. in sea or bath) using my smart phone without breaking it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T12:04:35.420" Title="How to shoot a video underwater using your smart phone?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;photography&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4064" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2002" CreationDate="2015-01-31T14:12:39.033" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Few tips about improving WiFi reception of your WiFi router:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it may sounds obvious, but &lt;strong&gt;moving your router&lt;/strong&gt; is one of the most effective ways of improving the signal you can get around the home,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if you live in an apartment or townhouse complex where other wireless routers can be competing in the same airspace, &lt;strong&gt;try to find an optimal wireless channel&lt;/strong&gt; for your router and as far as possible from your neighbour's WiFi router as it is just as important as the proper placement of your router (every base station within range will show its broadcast channel when you scan WiFi network),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;invest in WiFi booster/repeater and place it halfway (extenders that simply repeat the original signal over a further distance),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Put large furniture along the exterior walls of your home.&lt;/strong&gt; Signals that don't have to travel through large, cumbersome furniture will make reception better.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Minimize mirrors.&lt;/strong&gt; All metallic surfaces reflect WiFi signals, including the thin metal layer found in most mirrors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;As electromagnetic waves, and in this case, wireless signals travel, they&#xA;  interact with objects and the media in which they travel. As they do&#xA;  this the radio signals can be reflected, refracted or diffracted.&#xA;  These interactions cause the radio signals to change direction, and to&#xA;  reach areas which would not be possible if the radio signals travelled&#xA;  in a direct line.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Place your router to maximize effectiveness.&lt;/strong&gt; Where you place it has a lot to do with how it performs. When placing a router, consider putting it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Near the center of the house, on a top floor. Radio waves best travel down and laterally.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Off the floor, ideally on a wall mount or high shelf.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Select a channel that nobody else (or the least number) is using.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Away from cordless phones and microwaves, which operate on the same 2.4Ghz frequency. (There are some cordless phones that are WiFi friendly).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Away from power cords, computer wires, microwaves, baby monitors, and halogen lamps. These wires and waves can interfere with radio reception.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Experts recommend placing wireless network components far from other&#xA;  devices in the house that can cause interference, like cordless&#xA;  phones, microwave ovens, baby monitors or halogen lamps. Of course,&#xA;  people living in crowded urban areas face a greater risk of outside&#xA;  interference from neighbors' wireless networks and devices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Place your router halfway&lt;/strong&gt; between your access point and your computer for an instant boost.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Aluminium Can Signal Booster.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using kitchen foil:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use aluminum foil. This will reflect the wireless signals from your router.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Check your speed/Mbps and keep note of the number that is displayed (I.E. 72.2 Mbps).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tear off a sheet of foil that is around the size of normal printing/copying paper (8.5 x 11 in.).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Curve the sheet of foil. If you want to make it easier/quicker, just wrap the sheet around the label area of a 2 liter soda bottle, and hold it there for about 5 seconds. Unwrap it and it should be curved.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the curved sheet of foil on its side (where it's standing up horizontally) behind your router.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Check the Mbps/speed. It should be faster than the original speed before you placed the foil behind your router.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ARY3m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ARY3mm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Aluminium Foil Signal Booster&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;photo and solution by &lt;a href=&quot;http://twitter.com/wifi_guy&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;@wifi_guy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fNyRn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fNyRnm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;by David Nield&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using beer can. Read more: &lt;a href=&quot;http://thechive.com/2011/08/09/how-to-boost-your-wifi-signal-with-a-beer-can-7-photos/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to boost your WiFi signal with a beer can (7 Photos)&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xyRME.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xyRMEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Aluminium Can Signal Booster&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;And other. E.g. &lt;a href=&quot;http://binarywolf.com/249/diy-parabolic-reflector.htm&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Boost Your Wireless Signal With a Parabolic Reflector&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://freeantennas.com/projects/template2/index.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Ez-12 Parabolic Reflector Template&lt;/a&gt; (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwW26jNWAQE&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;video&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a &lt;strong&gt;WiFi Mapping app&lt;/strong&gt; (such as NetSpot), so you can diagnose placement and what obstacles are causing your poor signal. You draw a basic map of your home within the app and then move around your space testing the signal at various corners. This will give you a more detailed look at where exactly and what could cause your issue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Links:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Improve-WiFi-Reception&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Improve WiFi Reception&lt;/a&gt; at wikihow&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/propagation/em_waves/electromagnetic-reflection-refraction-diffraction.php&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Electromagnetic waves - reflection, refraction, diffraction&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/17/technology/17network.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Playing All the Angles in a Wireless Home Network&lt;/a&gt; at New York Times&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ibuzzle.com/articles/how-to-boost-a-wifi-signal.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Boost a WiFi Signal&lt;/a&gt; at iBuzzle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/306436/top-10-wi-fi-boosts-tweaks-and-apps&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Top 10 Wi-Fi Boosts, Tweaks and Apps&lt;/a&gt; at lifehacker&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wlanbook.com/wifi-repeater-wifi-booster-wifi-extender/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;WiFi Repeater, Booster or Extender?: Low Budget Solutions - Aluminium Can Signal Booster&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/how-to-get-a-strong-wi-fi-signal-in-every-room-of-your-1683315567&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Get a Strong Wi-Fi Signal in Every Room of Your House&lt;/a&gt; at Gizmodo&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:14:00.477" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:14:00.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4066" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4063" CreationDate="2015-01-31T15:36:55.387" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use see-through plastic, perhaps bags. Seal with multiple folds. You can test your solution with something similarly shaped but less vulnerable to water. Test in similar conditions, including depth. Once it is working, if you are still concerned, you could make another one, and seal the first one in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2546" LastActivityDate="2015-01-31T15:36:55.387" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4068" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4063" CreationDate="2015-01-31T21:15:36.920" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've done this before simply by taking two ziplock/sandwich bags, one inside the other. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I take both bags, inflate them slightly by blowing into them, seal them tightly, then gently push on them to make sure they seal correctly. I put my phone (in my case my tablet, yes I know) in the first one, suck out as much air as I can get, seal it (very well!), then take the second one, put the first bag inside the second bag, suck all the air out, and seal it tightly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sucking the air out, in my experience, helps with the seal between the lens and the bag - if there are bubbles, your video will be absolute rubbish and hard to watch. In my experience, a tight seal between the bags and the camera lets me get clear shots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that if you drop your phone, it will sink - your phone is heavier than water, and there isn't any air in the bags to provide flotation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="204" LastActivityDate="2015-01-31T21:15:36.920" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4069" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-01T03:40:55.300" Score="8" ViewCount="8799" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some squirrels make noise at night under my roof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I make them leave, without resorting to using poison or hurting them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2016" LastEditorUserId="2016" LastEditDate="2015-03-13T04:47:01.017" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T02:47:48.620" Title="How can I make squirrels leave my roof without poisoning them?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4071" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3897" CreationDate="2015-02-01T09:05:25.167" Score="13" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Replace it with a bulldog clip.&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4g9gS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4g9gSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;bulldog clip&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;it is really easy to remove the handles from a blulldog clip, and they come in parts.&#xA;Take off both legs (if only one was broken before),&#xA;and replace them with the metal clip handles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unlike many solutions, you preserve the ability to adjust it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The clips are normally only a few dollars are are available from most news agents and large supermarkets. They come in a large variety of sizes, so you can set the incline you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacement-Keyboard-Legs/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;instructable&lt;/a&gt; (Images are sourced from there as well).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2G1iM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2G1iMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;attach to bottom like so&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done this to many keyboards,&#xA;at home and in our hacker-space.&#xA;It's great, particularly if you are saving a $150 mechanical keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1233" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T12:57:38.887" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4072" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4063" CreationDate="2015-02-01T09:40:18.220" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try to put the phone inside a non-lubricated condom. You should search for one which is made of more transparent material. Put the condom over the phone and tie the end, put some glue on the tie and tie it again. You can add another condom for reliability, but it will blur the images more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-02-01T09:40:18.220" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4073" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4069" CreationDate="2015-02-01T10:53:54.863" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;We had the same problem some years ago, except it were fat dormice instead of squirrels. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xdNJv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Sooo cute...&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cute tots. And &lt;em&gt;annoying&lt;/em&gt; tots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At first, we tried to find the place where they came into the house, and after some time we found that they used to climb a telephone pole across the street, clamber across the telephone cable and enter through a small gap right under the roof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The gap was wide and hard to block completely, so we built a special blockade out of steel sheet and put it directly onto the cable - and it worked great!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The last step was to catch the dormice left inside the house, what we did by using a big live trap (constructed for rats) in the attic and apples as bait. This worked so well that we sometimes even caught two fat dormice at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We kept them in a big cage and fed them with apples and vegetables until the last was caught, and then drove them far into the wild where we released them all together. Hopefully, they were able to start a new life far away from human buildings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Poison:&lt;/strong&gt; Apart from animal welfare, I think poison is still a bad idea, because what if a squirrel dies from it somewhere under your roof? It would start to rot and stink terribly, and likely you won't be able to get it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2492" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-13T19:30:42.987" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T19:30:42.987" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4069" CreationDate="2015-02-01T21:42:13.163" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a similar problem.  Squirrels scamper across my roof.  I don't mind the noise, but I don't want them to put holes in my roof with their antics.  So let's run through our options together:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Plug any holes in your eaves or roof!  Squirrels probably love the warmth coming from your house, it's cold out there in the winter for us &amp;amp; them!  If you eliminate areas where they can get in or get warm, you'll de-incentivize them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut back branches that lead to your roof.  Generally, this is how squirrels &lt;strong&gt;like&lt;/strong&gt; to get on your home.  It won't prevent them 100%, but they're also probably using your roof as a nice, flat (for them) roadway, so if there isn't something to get to at each end of the road, they're going to be less likely to use it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Trap them (have-a-heart or otherwise).  The squirrels are probably especially hungry in the winter, so put out &lt;strike&gt;some standard squirrel fare&lt;/strike&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.havahart.com/squirrel-baits#baits&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;squirrel caviar, like peanut butter&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shoot those squirrels: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-ts=1422579428&amp;amp;x-yt-cl=85114404&amp;amp;v=7RlK0Xd4c2c#t=52&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;tuna melt -&amp;gt; squirrel melt&quot;&gt;Squirrel sandwich&lt;/a&gt;  Apparently they have a little meat on them, how exotic!  Personally, I am leery of eating small rodents, though.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/52dil.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/52dilm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2563" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:24:11.637" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:24:11.637" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4076" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-02T01:40:51.660" Score="9" ViewCount="3496" Body="&lt;p&gt;Specifically, I stepped in canine fecal matter with deep-treaded hiking boots. The process to remove the foreign substance was arduous and tiresome. Hot water, dish soap and the use of brushes did the job, but then every tool or brush that was used in the process needed to be cleaned and sanitized. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2426" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:41:45.563" LastActivityDate="2017-12-02T12:36:13.447" Title="Is there an easy way to remove animal feces from the soles of my boots?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4077" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3907" CreationDate="2015-02-02T02:36:45.703" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I purchase activated carbon (sometimes called activated charcoal) from the chemical wholesaler &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/chemistry/chemical-synthesis/learning-center/technical-bulletins/al-1430/activated-carbon.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Sigma Aldritch&lt;/a&gt;. In order to place orders from chem/lab suppliers you typically have to register an account with them as a researcher but once you get in it's just like any other storefront.&#xA;Sprinkle some granules of carbon into each bin in your house and the only trash smell will be today's. The stuff lasts months for those purposes, and works better than most of the other natural solutions I've tried.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2564" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T02:36:45.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4076" CreationDate="2015-02-02T02:41:49.523" Score="1" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Power-wash the soles&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The advantage would be that you avoid the manual removal and need for decontamination of the cleaning tools.  Power-washing allows use of detergent, which would help get rid of the funk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You would want a high angle (less powerful) setting so they don't get damaged.  The key is positioning them on a stand that will not get knocked over.  Wood clamps could be used to hold them down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T02:41:49.523" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4079" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-02T02:44:01.500" Score="8" ViewCount="273" Body="&lt;p&gt;My hatchett became heated and loose, as it was left sitting too close to the fire overnight. The handle is some type of wood composite, with a rubber grip. I think it can be saved, but it needs to be safe as well. Also, the blade was heated, but not warped, do I need to harden it again to keep an edge, even if it was never &quot;red hot&quot;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2426" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:22:13.080" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:22:13.080" Title="How can I repair an axe head that has been separated from the Handle?" Tags="&lt;camping&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4079" CreationDate="2015-02-02T03:07:13.967" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wood shrinks when dried. Attach the head loosely and soak the head and handle in water a day or two (if completely immersed, the head should not rust noticeably).  Unless the hatchet was hot enough to burn the handle, the blade should be OK.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there is no wedge, you'll need to add one for safety, see &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fine-tools.com/axt-einstielen.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="1321" LastEditDate="2015-02-02T13:19:42.317" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T13:19:42.317" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4083" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-02T07:33:02.907" Score="11" ViewCount="1943" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are there any lifehacks where I can maximized the space or capacity of my refrigerator so it can store foods? This question specifically points to the body part of the refrigerator and it focuses on foods only, not drinks and beverages or any other items that we can fit in the refrigerator. Most of my foods are used / leftover viands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a small compact size refrigerator and I can't fit every food that I want to store in it. In my estimation I can store goods (composed mainly of foods etc. vegetables, meats, fish, fruits) that is good enough for 2 - 3 weeks, I am living alone and I eat normally (breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and dinner). So my goal is to make it at least good enough for a month or more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far here are the things that I've tried already:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I didn't buy much food - Obviously by buying small quantities of&#xA;food you can avoid wasting them, but this doesn't answer my problem&#xA;of maximizing the storage capacity, it's more on avoiding waste of&#xA;food.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I search for foods that I can store outside the refrigerator - This&#xA;helps me a lot like removing garlic, onion, most of the fruits like&#xA;banana, orange, watermelon and other foods that seems to be okay&#xA;even if they are not inside the fridge. And I they are the first&#xA;that I consume.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any tips, techniques, ways to maximized the space in a compact size refrigerator so I can store more goods, preferably more foods to make it at least long enough for a month assuming that I am alone, and eating moderately?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:21:36.723" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:21:36.723" Title="How can I maximize my refrigerator space when storing so many foods?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4084" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4083" CreationDate="2015-02-02T09:08:02.683" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Firstly for new foods that you've not yet opened - &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;open them&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Take them out of their packaging which can be somewhat bulky and unnecessary and put them in something smaller such as a sandwich / freezer bag which you can then fit the foods into smaller gaps in the fridge. This is especially useful with chicken and other meats, you can split them up too so that each 'package' has enough for one meal / snack portion and then you have smaller things which can fit in even smaller places. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With left over foods, avoid leaving the meal on a plate or bowl and again, try transferring to a smaller container, maybe a small Tupperware pot or even another sandwich bag - but make sure you tie the top off otherwise you might find yourself having dinner juices in your fridge the next morning.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Also a slightly less 'hacky' option for left overs, cook the right amount to avoid having them in the first place. As mentioned previously, if you store your foods in small portions rather than a whole pack you won't need to cook the entire packet and be left with mountains of food afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You say you want your food to last for a month... Most fresh foods do not last for this length of time unless you are storing them in a freezer so I would check to make sure your food isn't going out of date in this month long food storing period.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you do have a freezer available, do the same as above with your meats and leftovers, if you freeze them in small packages they'll last much longer and you won't have to defrost a whole load of the stuff just to use half of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Recap:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Remove bulky packaging&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Store in smaller portions&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Avoid leftovers in the first place&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Freeze where possible&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope this helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T09:08:02.683" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4086" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4021" CreationDate="2015-02-02T09:35:14.147" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The method I went for in the end was to use some old cardboard and make a box of the maximum allowed dimensions for the airline (56cm x 45cm x 25cm) and try and fit my bag in this makeshift baggage checker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All it required was:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A few large pieces of cardboard (wood would be better but would be longer and more expensive)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A taper measure&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A sharp knife / scissors&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Packaging / sticky tape&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fast drying super glue (&lt;em&gt;optional&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I measured out  a couple of panels for the front and back of my measurement box so two pieces &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;56cm x 45cm&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and also a top panel with the dimensions of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;25cm x 45cm&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. When I cut these pieces out I left a little bit extra on either side to act as a flap that I could stick to the other panels to make it easier to hold together.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I only used these three panels as the width of the bag was never really in question as this couldn't bulge and I could confidently measure it to check the size. Also I ran out of cardboard boxes...&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Once I had these panels I folder the flaps I had made and aligned one of the front panels with the top and applied some glue to the flaps and then taped them too each other and left a short while for them to dry and become strong enough., I repeated this for the other side.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;After it had dried I got my bag and stood it up and placed the box over it and to my delight it fit fine. having the box also made it really easy to measure the width of the bag as some points would push against the box so it gave easy measurability (100% a real word).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the end of the day there wouldn't have been anything I could have done so I should have just left it til I got to the airport but it was fun and killed some time at work!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Picture below of the finished masterpiece:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Goh6z.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Goh6zm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CMW0F.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CMW0Fm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/59wLl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/59wLlm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T13:08:32.433" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:08:32.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4087" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-02T10:25:04.333" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-02-02T10:25:04.333" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T10:25:04.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4088" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-02T10:25:04.333" Score="0" Body="Hacks relating to decorating around the home. This tag should not be used for questions relating to DIY." OwnerUserId="2184" LastEditorUserId="2184" LastEditDate="2015-02-02T17:40:43.477" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T17:40:43.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4089" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-02T10:26:26.477" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to painting, which may include &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt; (either cleaning a painted surface or cleaning paint from an unwanted item such as &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/clothing&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;clothing&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;clothing&lt;/a&gt;) application, removal, or &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;storage&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your question may be more appropriate on &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Home Improvement&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://crafts.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Arts &amp;amp; Crafts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:34:52.950" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:34:52.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4090" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-02T10:26:26.477" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to painting, which may include cleaning, application, removal, or storage." OwnerUserId="2184" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:34:52.950" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:34:52.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4076" CreationDate="2015-02-02T11:34:38.863" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would soak the soles of your boot in a highly-concentrated solution of biological washing powder and warm water. You would only need enough water to cover the soles of your boot, nothing deeper. You would probably need two or three scoops of powder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The biological washing powder should literally eat away at the feces and hopefully remove it entirely. I would imagine you would need to soak the boots overnight at the least.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've not tried this myself, but using biological washing powder to unblock toilets is a well known life-hack. I see  no reason you can't apply the same theory to a boot. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2184" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T11:34:38.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4093" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4076" CreationDate="2015-02-02T12:05:39.190" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shower&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;a nozzle shower&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; (in a shower stall or in a bathtub) or &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidet_shower&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;a bidet shower&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; (if you don't at home, find the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;toilet&lt;/a&gt; in the nearest hotel where they could have it), set it to cold with high pressure and &lt;strong&gt;redirect a water stream at a safe angle&lt;/strong&gt; inside a shower cabin or keep low over the toilet seat. Apply soap when required. In this process you don't need to use any tools to be cleaned and sanitised, only the area which you eventually left dirty, so use the toilet paper to clean as well as to wipe your shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T12:05:39.190" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4083" CreationDate="2015-02-02T12:39:45.560" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Few tips of maximising space in your &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refrigerator&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;refrigerator&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;always use its tall door shelf for tall items and drinks only,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;squash plastic bottles if possible, so more bottles can fit next to it,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use smaller plates and bottles when possible (e.g. pour milk into a glass),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use plastic containers/boxes (which are stackable) for separate items or instead of plates,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use whole vertical space&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;keep your plastic containers on top of each other,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;adjust fridge shelves when possible (e.g. you can move one shelf one step above for more vertical space),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cooking/healthy_cooking_101_basics_and_techniques/5_foods_you_shouldnt_keep_in_your_fridge&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;these are 5 food you shouldn't keep in your fridge&lt;/a&gt;: tomatoes, basil, potatoes, onions, avocados,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;in general don't keep fresh veggies in the fridge, it's only make them worse,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;don't keep items in the fridge which weren't in the fridge when bought it (only when opened if package says so),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if you have two half filled bottles of some drinks, consider mixing them together into one,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use freezer space for items which you can freeze,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use fridge egg tray for eggs and use space between eggs for small items (e.g. ginger, garlik, spices),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;and finally&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/13LhGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;take an old cd spindle and turn it into a bagel tote&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-02-02T16:40:12.127" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T16:40:12.127" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3900" CreationDate="2015-02-02T13:06:13.850" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most earphones have a long and short cable. You could remember which way you wear them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that my Sennheiser earphones are short on the left side and long on the right side. I always put them on in the same way, the long wire goes behind my neck towards my right ear, whilst the left side can easily be inserted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1826" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T13:06:13.850" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3849" CreationDate="2015-02-02T13:12:14.110" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Or you could pick the lazy way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Peel the onion (cut into half or quarters if necessary)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add the onion to a multi mixer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slowly mix away until you have the preferred size&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advantages: Quick easy, no smelly hands, no tears and no more cuts!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1826" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T13:12:14.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4098" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4104" CreationDate="2015-02-02T13:16:37.320" Score="9" ViewCount="5027" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to boil milk for a cup of coffee without a pot?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Kettle sounds reasonable, but it's difficult to clean it after use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:21:17.930" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:19:52.103" Title="How to boil milk without a pot?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4099" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3907" CreationDate="2015-02-02T15:13:00.920" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The smell is mainly caused by bacteria, and they need moisture to live. So;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drain before binning the trash (in a sieve, or drill holes in a plastic box). Just till no more water drips out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wrap wet stuff in a newspaper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put newspaper or old egg cartons in the bottom of the bin. This also stops it freezing onto the bottom in winter, if your bin is outside.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In summer put your wrapped rubbish in a plastic sack in the freezer, just put it in the bin on collection day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-11-08T15:29:01.183" LastActivityDate="2016-11-08T15:29:01.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4100" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1789" CreationDate="2015-02-02T15:16:08.757" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your refrigerator is going to be unplugged, then leave the door open! It doesn't have to be open all the way. Wedge it open with something (hang the power cable over the front). Put a notice on it if other people are likely to close it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T15:16:08.757" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4101" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4102" CreationDate="2015-02-02T15:46:28.270" Score="8" ViewCount="207770" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have all made mistakes when writing before and if you are clever you will have written or drawn it out in pencil first so that you can correct any mistakes before making ti a little more permanent. However I am not in that situation and I make a fair amount of mistakes when writing / drawing and I don't like to have a page filled with scribbles and crossings out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was wondering if there are any methods of removing ink from plain or lines white paper or any other kind of paper for that matter?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I have previously tried using an eraser which does work to some extent but doesn't remove the ink without considerable effort and afterwards some of the paper rips up as well which is simply worse than the original problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that there are erasable pens that are out there but I don't like how they write and am very picky when it comes to my writing implements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So if anyone knows and methods of removing ink from paper that would be just great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T14:11:42.807" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T11:47:47.470" Title="How to remove ink from paper?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4102" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4101" CreationDate="2015-02-02T16:35:35.223" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a few methods for removing pen ink from paper&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;White Out&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.staples.com/BIC-Wite-Out-Brand-Extra-Coverage-Correction-Fluid-White-Each/product_521880?cid=PS:GooglePLAs:521880&amp;amp;ci_src=17588969&amp;amp;ci_sku=521880&amp;amp;KPID=521880&amp;amp;kpid=521880&amp;amp;gclid=Cj0KEQiA3bymBRC19IrD7O_NrYsBEiQAb2dpA63hfpnOifb86KOkc3CKgCNkF70E1wWZ5RTjclySI9YaAlRp8P8HAQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;White Out&lt;/a&gt; to cover up pen marks. Sadly this does not remove the mark, it only masks it. It also only works (looks good) on white paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Household Chemicals&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nail Polish Remover&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply a small dab of nail polish remover on the ink spot and dry it with tissue paper&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also soak the paper in nail polish remover if the spot is large.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bleach&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can cover the spot in bleach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works similarly to white out, as it only works on white paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Other solutions&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Toothpaste&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Applying baking soda toothpaste on the ink with a toothbrush and wash it off with water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid gel toothpastes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shaving Cream&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use regular shaving, not gel, in the same way as toothpaste&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sandpaper&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sand off the ink with fine-grained sandpaper&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get more info on this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Erase-Ink-from-a-Paper&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-05-30T02:15:30.983" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4103" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4105" CreationDate="2015-02-02T18:22:26.477" Score="9" ViewCount="1464" Body="&lt;p&gt;What life hacks you can apply to make you warm? In example &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heated_clothing&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;heated clothing&lt;/a&gt;, what kind of layers of fabric to use to keep you the warmest, own inventions, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So in general, what is your best winter clothing strategy for keeping warm?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:21:08.153" LastActivityDate="2017-09-23T00:00:19.863" Title="What is the best winter clothing strategy for keeping warm?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4104" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4098" CreationDate="2015-02-02T18:39:42.967" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Microwave is your best bet. If it exploded last time, it might have been the container. First, get a new container and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=how%20to%20test%20for%20microwave%20safe&quot;&gt;test&lt;/a&gt; that it's microwave safe. Add your milk and a few coffee grounds to create a non-uniform volume so it won't get superheated. Nuke until boiling.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you don't want to go the microwave route, I can think of an alternative but it takes a while and won't technically boil the milk but it &lt;em&gt;will&lt;/em&gt; get it pretty close. Put your milk in a container and place that inside a larger container (like a cup inside a big measuring bowl). Boil water through your favorite means and pour it into the large container. Stir a bit and wait for the heat transfer. Repeat with fresh boiling water until the milk is hot enough. I use this to heat frozen breast milk - not to boiling, of course - and it works but it's tedious. Microwave is still the way to go for a daily routine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T18:39:42.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4105" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4103" CreationDate="2015-02-02T18:51:21.360" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rule #0) Dress in layers.&lt;/strong&gt; The rest of the rules won't work without this pre-requisite.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rule #1) Stay dry.&lt;/strong&gt; Your outermost layer should block water but also be breathable so your sweat can escape. Your innermost layer should wick away water. Wool or polyester work well for that.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rule #2) Keep out the wind.&lt;/strong&gt; Your outermost layer should also block wind. Try to keep it tight where different layers meet. For instance, an elastic waist in a jacket helps keep the wind from billowing up underneath and circumventing the outer layer. Before you go out, stretch your arms around to make sure your wrists are waist aren't exposed.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rule #3) Keep in the heat.&lt;/strong&gt; Have a collar that blocks heat escape like an elastic band or scarf. Your middle layer should be insulating like wool, fleece, or even down.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rule #4) Be mindful of changing conditions and ajust accordingly.&lt;/strong&gt; If you're building up sweat, take off a layer or loosen it so you get better ventilation. If you start to feel cold somewhere, change something. Stand up if your butt gets cold. Pull your hands inside your sleeves or even all the way to your torso if you're losing feeling in your fingers. Go change your socks if your toes get cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastEditorUserId="1377" LastEditDate="2017-09-14T16:11:31.950" LastActivityDate="2017-09-14T16:11:31.950" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4106" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="27" CreationDate="2015-02-02T19:07:55.397" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I moved into my flat, I unhooked them from the window frame and gave them a shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2572" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T19:07:55.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-02-02T21:55:01.550" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yet another method; for completeness since I didn't see it in the other answers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Blow air gently on the fly. Then it's easier to swat it by hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just use your lungs and mouth to make a gentle wind strong enough to make the fly grab hard to the surface to avoid getting swept away by the wind. The same gripping mechansim they use to sit upside down works for holding tight to a surface in a windy day. But the back side (for the fly) is a delayed take-off since it has to loose the grip to get away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2561" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T21:55:01.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4108" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4061" CreationDate="2015-02-02T22:51:58.570" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest way to store it is using a screw top jar (like a jam or jelly jar) and some silica Gel. That's the bagged stuff that comes with electronics and so on. Designed to suck all of the moisture out of the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I keep my super glues for modelling for at least 12 months this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps you out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2577" LastActivityDate="2015-02-02T22:51:58.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4109" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4141" CreationDate="2015-02-02T23:36:06.167" Score="13" ViewCount="38094" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I go shopping, I have to go back and forth between the car and the kitchen 4 or 5 times. I sometimes use my hands and arms to carry the bags, and I'm able to get six or seven, but usually I have water cases and sometimes loose cans too. I've also tried using a laundry basket, but usually I have too many groceries. Is there any other life hack I can use so that I can carry all of my groceries, bags, water cases, and cans, inside my house in one trip?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:20:55.250" LastActivityDate="2019-07-16T11:26:49.073" Title="How to only make one trip when carrying groceries" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="15" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4110" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2015-02-03T01:01:29.737" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cheap aluminum carabiners are what I use; they're available in different sizes for about $1 or less (you don't need the expensive ones for climbing). Not only can they grab eight or  more plastic bags to carry them, but they keep the bags from spilling their contents in the trunk. For individual items, keep some bags in the car.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ebf62.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ebf62.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="10202" LastEditDate="2016-02-09T20:38:50.857" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T20:38:50.857" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4111" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2015-02-03T01:02:28.483" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've lived on the third floor of apartment building before with no elevator, so making one trip was a priority because who wants to climb those stairs over again or go outside in the cold/heat again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some things I would do to hopefully make this happen are :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;never say paper when they ask paper or plastic &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;ask to double bag them all or double bag them all yourself &lt;em&gt;(avoid potential broken bag causing another trip to retrieve what fell)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;bag the milk cartons, orange juice cartons, 2 liter sodas, etc &lt;em&gt;(bag everything)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;don't overbuy&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;don't buy 12 pack/ 24 pack boxes of soda/whatever &lt;em&gt;(if you must have soda, buy a 2 liter, and gallon jug for water)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This above procedure has worked really well for me in the past. This procedure's success will be dependent on how may bags you have, how heavy they all are, and your arm length and strength. I've surprised my self a few times in just how many bags I carried up in one trip. There's been times where I could only lift the bags like 2 inches above the ground, or where I've had to let them rest on the ground for a while and then get moving again. But remember, pain is gain. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now lets say you don't take the advice above and buy a couple 24 packs of soda and a couple 24 packs of water bottles. There isn't really much of a lifehack short of building your own conveyor belt system from your car to the kitchen. If you have say, a sloped cement/patio leading into your home where you can enter without any steps, then you could possibly use a wheelbarrow or similar and pile up everything on that and make one trip inside the house. But then you're stuck with the wheelbarrow inside your home and would have to make another trip to bring it back out. So other than that, you could use a big plastic bin, but it'll likely be too heavy for one person, but two people could probably lift it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-02-03T01:09:41.137" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T01:09:41.137" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4112" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4103" CreationDate="2015-02-03T01:28:17.730" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep your head covered. Wear long underwear. Keep moving. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1732" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T01:28:17.730" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4113" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2015-02-03T02:06:13.863" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used a medium-large sized backpack to lug groceries in the absence of available transportation.  A large backpack can easily fit in a weeks worth of groceries safely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A bonus is the environmental friendless of not needing any bags (and cost saving if you live in a place that charges extra for grocery bags).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Below is an image of a smallish pack that illustrates the point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nBj8S.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nBj8S.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;backpack&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;(source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://assets.outdoorgearlab.com/photos/8/46/206162_13595_XL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;outdoorgearlab.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/sub&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-07-16T11:26:49.073" LastActivityDate="2019-07-16T11:26:49.073" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4114" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4103" CreationDate="2015-02-03T03:05:47.433" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep your head covered, it's where most heat escapes. Also high risk areas like ears, fingers, and toes. I layer moisture wick long underwear, then a thicker liner like fleece or the &quot;old style&quot; long johns. I also think your core is important, so on top I'll wear a vest. From then on, it's all about conditions. Wet or not, but I usually wear tough canvas pants and a fleece, hood, and knit cap over the ears. Add gortex if it's wet, and get good gloves and boots. I use the $1.00 jersey cloth gloves under water resistant mittens and army surplus boots that have always kept,my feet warm.&#xA;Yes, there are electric socks and gloves you could use. Or the Hot Packs, which sometimes I put behind my head. They even used to make &quot;pocket warmers&quot;, but I guess that someone bursting into flames ended That.(Too bad, I'd love a couple) However, when it is really cold, you already are in 10 pounds of bulky clothes, so I don't want batteries or stuff in my pockets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2231" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T03:05:47.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4115" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4155" CreationDate="2015-02-03T04:11:46.127" Score="14" ViewCount="4787" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in an apartment in a first floor, and in the last few days we noticed two spiders through the hallway.  The problem is that these spiders are of a really poisonous kind called &lt;em&gt;Araña de rincón&lt;/em&gt; (&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilean_recluse_spider&quot;&gt;Chilean recluse spider&lt;/a&gt;), that is native to Chile, and common in other places in South America too.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know there are a lot of bug-spray brands out there that claim to get rid of these spiders (well, any kind of spider, for that matters), like RAID Max or alike, but as we live with kids I don't want to spray the whole apartment as these sprays are poison after all...  So, I'm looking for a good advice on how to prevent these spiders to come into our apartment, preferably using stuff that is not hazardous, and that is easy to implement ourselves in a Lifehack-DIY way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have thought of placing some glued paper next to the windows and doors - do you think that could work?  Let's see if someone here can let us know his/her experience using this technique, or with any other method they have found out.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2579" LastActivityDate="2019-04-14T09:40:53.427" Title="How can I prevent spiders coming into my house?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4076" CreationDate="2015-02-03T04:36:07.397" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't speak of this as a fact, but someone told me a long time ago that you can use a hair drier to dry the feces, and then use a small stick or a toothpick to remove the feces once they are completely dried out.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did a quick search in Google, and found &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5949949/how-do-i-get-this-crap-off-of-me&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;this&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; - apparently you can get rid of the feces by putting your shoe in the freezer, and then removing the crap out of it with a pencil (!).  It doesn't say anywhere that you have to discard the pencil, but I would highly recommend that &lt;strong&gt;:)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2579" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T04:36:07.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4117" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4120" CreationDate="2015-02-03T06:39:00.157" Score="31" ViewCount="108170" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a lot of letters which I would like to throw away. But for security and privacy reasons I will always tear it with my hands, one by one. It tends to get tiring with the monotonous work. So I bought a paper shredder recently, which allows maximum of 9 pieces of paper each time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However this does not solve my problem as the paper shredder is very noisy and very often get stucked in the machine even with only 5 pieces paper inserted. Thus I need to spend more time to fix the mess than the time to manually tear the papers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Is there any life hack I can use to shred my letters neatly without using the paper  shredder or getting stuck with the monotonous work tearing them one by one??&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2442" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:18:53.650" LastActivityDate="2021-03-04T17:54:01.013" Title="How to shred papers/letters without using a shredder machine" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="17" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2015-02-03T08:30:56.210" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you try putting your letters in a blender.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sounds ridiculous but it should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2582" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T08:30:56.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2015-02-03T09:09:59.180" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;My first answer here isn't so much a hack as it is using something that is on the market to achieve what you want.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Have you ever heard of paper shredding scissors? Basically they are a pair of scissors with multiple (~5) blades and you can use these to quickly shred your paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is what I am talking about:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xAK51.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xAK51m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=paper%20shredding%20scissors&amp;amp;sprefix=paper%20%2Caps&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;These can be found on Amazon here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also try burning the documents, just get a metal bucket or something non-flammable to put the bits of paper in and then take it outside and set it on fire - if you smoke it would make a nice outside heater during the winter but could be a bit of a hazard so is something to think about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method: Soak them in water. This method may take a while however but you will be able to dispose of large quantities of documents in any one go - adding things like vinegar or salt to the warm water solution would help to speed up the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also independent paper disposal companies that you could look into if you want to pass the job off onto someone else. Your local area or city might do a document destruction day which you can hop along to and destroy all your documents for free but you would have research into this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recap:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Shredding scissors&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Fire&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Water or chemical solution&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Independent companies / destruction day&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal favourite would be the water one, you could also use bleach which would do more damage and I would personally give it a good mix with a long stick or something to really break up the paper. Even if the paper doesn't tear apart, most of the writing should become illegible so it wouldn't even matter!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T11:27:08.347" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T11:27:08.347" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4121" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4115" CreationDate="2015-02-03T09:18:19.363" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to have spiders coming into my home, admittedly they were not poisonous as they were mere house spiders, however I am sure this technique will work for you as it did for me!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Conkers&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you happen to have some old conkers lying around or somewhere you can go and pick some up, place a pile of them in front of any cracks or corners that you think spiders might be coming in from and it will deter them from entering.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I used to get about 5 a day running across my carpets but since I've placed these small conker piles in corners and other places I haven't seen one since! I was a little skeptical at first as I am sure that you will probably be but it really did work and there is plenty of supporting information around the web that you can go and have a look at!&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You may need to replace them for fresh conkers occasionally but that shouldn't be too much of a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing I just read is that apparently spiders do not like the smell of citrus so you can rub / squeeze some lemon around any entry points and this should keep them at bay. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-03T16:25:27.733" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T16:25:27.733" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2015-02-03T10:19:00.020" Score="27" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak the papers with ordinary water and immediately crumple and squeeze them to compact lumps. Nobody is ever going to read those again!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method doesn't take a lot of time and does not involve chemicals, in fact you don't even need a bucket. Use warm water for comfort, if available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I call this the &quot;&lt;i&gt;papier maché&lt;/i&gt; method&quot;, although the glue is left out. &lt;i&gt;Papier maché&lt;/i&gt; modelling would be a cute way of hiding your discarded sensitive documents in plain sight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1488" LastEditorUserId="1488" LastEditDate="2015-02-09T20:45:25.950" LastActivityDate="2015-02-09T20:45:25.950" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4123" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4140" CreationDate="2015-02-03T10:43:51.003" Score="4" ViewCount="7717" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently went away for the weekend and came back to work to find a pot of superglue was left on its side and now there is glue everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have managed to remove the pot of glue from the desk and most of the surrounding paper much of which was destroyed in the process. Now I have solid lumps of superglue spotted around my desk and it is quite annoying to try and write on and also rather unsightly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Does anyone have any method to remove this, preferably without harsh chemicals?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried scraping some off with a scalpel and it does work however it scratches up the desk somewhat and that isn't much better than having glue everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Might be worth noting that I am working in an Electronic Engineer environment so there are a few tools and other things at my disposal!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:18:42.260" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T21:09:36.690" Title="How to remove superglue from a desk?" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4125" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4170" CreationDate="2015-02-03T12:28:51.550" Score="9" ViewCount="529" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love to recycle materials but most of the time I have a hard time removing the brand stickers on them. For example, I've finished eating the peanut butter and I'd like to use the peanut butter bottle for other purposes. What is the easiest way to remove the brand sticker on that bottle?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The things that I've tried so far:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Manually and carefully remove the sticker on the peanut butter bottle - This is very time consuming and if you tear the sticker it will be difficult to remove it neatly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak in water for so long - This seems effective on certain stickers only.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note that my recyclables are mostly plastic. Please &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/3800/best-method-of-getting-a-wine-label-off-a-wine-bottle&quot;&gt;see this post&lt;/a&gt; for answers about removing from glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T14:01:55.410" Title="Easy way to remove brand stickers in recyclable materials?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4126" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4127" CreationDate="2015-02-03T16:32:05.360" Score="3" ViewCount="930" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a standard plastic ruler which I have been using for a couple of years and through general use the edge has become not so smooth and quite bumpy.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This is somewhat unhelpful when trying to draw a straight line, so I was wondering if there was any way of restoring the edge of a plastic ruler?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I imagine it could be something like sharpening a knife blade but I am not sure how I would be able to make sure that it remains straight and doesn't become wonky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T11:04:26.443" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T11:04:26.443" Title="How to restore a rulers edge?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4126" CreationDate="2015-02-03T16:52:58.943" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can do this by affixing a piece of sandpaper to a flat board. Using the board as a guide, sand it smooth. The board will prevent you from sanding it unevenly which would ruin the ruler. You should start with sandpaper around 200 grit and work your way up to 500 or so for a smooth finish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T16:52:58.943" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4128" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4076" CreationDate="2015-02-03T16:58:06.150" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there is snow outside, you can wear the shoes and walk around in the snow for a while. That will clear just about any fecal matter off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T16:58:06.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4130" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4083" CreationDate="2015-02-03T17:03:28.953" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Repackage soft foods in resealable plastic bags.  Write on the bag what it is and the date it.  Measure the compartment dimensions you want to use for these bags.  Make a box to those dimensions out of thin cardboard and duct tape.  The plastic bags will conform to use the minimum space in the box allowing for no air space.  You can do this in a door as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make full use of the freezer compartment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2588" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T17:03:28.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3945" CreationDate="2015-02-03T17:16:14.727" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tuck the eyeglasses in an empty pocket.  The breast pocket of a shirt is ideal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wear the eyeglasses around your neck with eyeglasses cord/retainer.  Search &quot;eyeglasses retainer&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2588" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T17:16:14.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4115" CreationDate="2015-02-03T17:19:16.873" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're animal lover, &lt;a href=&quot;https://pets.stackexchange.com/questions/7582/can-i-keep-a-monkey-as-a-pet&quot;&gt;adopt a monkey&lt;/a&gt; and they'll hunt them for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's not good idea, the pesticides we use to control other insects can kill spiders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kidzone.ws/lw/spiders/facts09.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;What are spiders afraid of?&lt;/a&gt; at kidzone&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Because they are small, spiders have many enemies. Larger animals, such as birds, toads, lizards and monkeys, hunt them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:59:16.967" LastActivityDate="2017-02-20T14:49:48.927" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4133" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4138" CreationDate="2015-02-03T17:27:10.573" Score="13" ViewCount="23295" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is the worst nightmare of every man in the supermarket: opening a plastic grocery bag when you're in a hurry at the self service checkout and there are no helpful cashiers around to help you. And usually the standard &quot;rub the bag&quot; method never works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What method can I use to open them quickly and efficiently?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-03-27T19:31:09.160" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T15:36:26.497" Title="How to separate plastic grocery bags?" Tags="&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;supermarket&gt;" AnswerCount="16" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4134" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3896" CreationDate="2015-02-03T17:34:24.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When there is nothing to lean your phone against on the table and you don't want to carry a special gadget, use your wallet.  Place the wallet flat on the table.  Lift the top half and use it to pinch the phone at the optimum angle between the two halves.  You can also use a credit card in the seam of the two halves as a brace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2588" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T17:34:24.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4135" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3782" CreationDate="2015-02-03T17:57:16.860" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mosquitoes are slow flyers.  Use a fan to repel them out of an area. See &lt;a href=&quot;http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/deeta.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Using Wind to Repel Mosquitoes&quot;&gt;Using Wind to Repel Mosquitoes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep covered up.  Wear loose fitting clothing, long pants and long sleeves.  Tuck the pants in your socks.  Wear a hat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2588" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T17:57:16.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4136" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3945" CreationDate="2015-02-03T18:09:35.683" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;alternatively if your glasses do get scratched, you can use turtle wax to fix the minor scratches and add a layer of scratch-resistant hard wax to them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2589" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T18:09:35.683" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4137" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4125" CreationDate="2015-02-03T18:18:43.623" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;cap/close the container and apply skin-so-soft to the label and rub it in. Skin-So-Soft is, as the name implies, a skin softening product that is basically an oily soap.. alternatively if the container will be used for food again or you're worried about chemicals any sufficiently &quot;thin&quot; oil should work.. I've had pretty good success with canola and corn oil.. olive oil is too thick and regular vegetable oil just doesn't work for some odd reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2589" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T18:18:43.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4138" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2015-02-03T18:20:19.960" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;Breathe on your finger tips (not blow; breathe. like breathing on a cold window to fog it up.) before using them to pull at the plastic bag. Slightly moistening your fingertips provides greater friction and therefore a better chance of success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also attempt to dig in to the bag with your fingernails if they are sufficiently sharp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-05T18:24:07.520" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T18:24:07.520" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4123" CreationDate="2015-02-03T18:27:35.683" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Douse the area in glass cleaner such as Windex.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait for an hour or so.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scrape at the area with a plastic putty knife or, in a pinch, a credit card.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option, although a bit more time consuming, is to&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply oil to the area around the glue&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait for an hour or so.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scrape at the area. (Also, with a plastic putty knife or, in a pinch, a credit card.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your desk is wooden, you can use furniture polish as the oil. This will do two jobs at once. :) If you don't have a wooden desk, furniture polish, or if furniture polish is ineffective, use WD-40.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T18:27:35.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4141" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2015-02-03T18:32:51.800" Score="8" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Rule #1: bag everything. doubled.&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A trick I've used, although this won't work up flights of stairs, is to put all bag handles over a broom handle. Just be sure not to tilt the broom in a way that allows bags to fall off the open end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T18:32:51.800" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4142" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4033" CreationDate="2015-02-03T18:44:20.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGCx9HZwYBo&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;video detailing the removal of tarnish from silver&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGCx9HZwYBo&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;&quot; is a video that details, step by step how to remove tarnish from silver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2589" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-04-08T07:35:31.067" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T07:35:31.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2015-02-03T18:53:31.533" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Same answer, different version - stick the tip of your tongue out, touch it between index finger and thumb, then separate the bags. Works every time, so long as you're not too worried about what bacteria or virus particles might be present on your fingers at the time... I don't do this any more, I always re-use the more expensive, bag for life, plastic bags, always got one folded up in a pocket or somewhere, which are bigger and stronger. And never stick together!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-02-03T18:53:31.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4145" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2015-02-04T09:06:04.160" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I actually used to work in a supermarket where I would face this problem almost every single day and there were a few different methods that I and other people used to help separate the darned bags:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The old classic&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - lick the tip of your fingers which gives them more grip on the bag when you swipe you finger across it hoping for purchase on the material, it should easily allow the bag to pull away from itself / other bags without too much of a fuss&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Possible downside&lt;/em&gt; - people don't like saliva on their bags but if it is only for yourself then I am sure this won't be much of a problem&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Pull the handles&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - this method works really well for a large amount of bags at a time but also works for small quantities. If to grab the bag, one handle in each hand, and then just pull apart (adjust strength of pull for strength of the bag to avoid damaging) and this will cause parts of the bag (usually at the bottom of the handles) to rise up giving you something to actually pull on and making it easier to separate. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Chain reaction&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - Although this won't solve the problem of opening a single bag, if you have many bags stuck together, once you get the first one to pull away it should also cause the next bag to open and then you can just keep pulling and separating to your hearts content and is strangely satisfying getting a huge bag combo!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although you have said it doesn't work, the rubbing method has always been a favourite with most people and works depending on how you do it, there are two methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;With both hands&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you hold a single bag between both hands and rub together vigorously it usually causes enough friction to pull them apart. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Thumb and Finger&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Usually works best at the bottom of the handles, but I have always had poor success with this method so I guess it might be all down to practice and technique!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-04T09:06:04.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4098" CreationDate="2015-02-04T15:04:58.983" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My favourite method, in absence of microwave, is to &lt;strong&gt;place your mug directly onto electric oven stove&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example to make a coffee, add instant coffee and pour into your mug boiled water (e.g. kettle) to warm your mug (1/3, 2/3 or optional), pour the milk (other rest), place the mug on the stove and set the heat to minimum power (otherwise your mug could break of heat) and relax. It's a bit slower method, but having your whole mug hot, your coffee stay warm for longer.&#xA;See example:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1xeXh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1xeXhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;set it and relax&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or if you don't have electric oven, buy a alcohol stove (such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.woodgaz-stove.com/starlyte-stove.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Zelph Starlyte Stove&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wvZPD.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wvZPDs.png&quot; alt=&quot;The StarLyte Stove&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yqKM5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yqKM5s.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The Starlyte with a 10cm IMUSA mug and Zelph&amp;#39;s lid&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or create your own. Here are the instructions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Super Cat Alcohol Stove&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find or buy some small cheap food in aluminium can, e.g. cat food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S07AP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S07APs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Fancy Feast - Tender Beef &amp;amp; Chicked Feast Classic&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Empty the container (by giving to your neighbour's cat if you don't have) and make some small holes as below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gBNyK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gBNyKs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QHmyZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QHmyZs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Add some fuel or alcohol (e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denatured_alcohol&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;spiritus&lt;/a&gt;) and set on fire (on some safe ground).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/paA66.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/paA66s.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Wuazc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Wuazcs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SVBPL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SVBPLs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.frontageroads.com/2011/09/27/super-cat-alcohol-stove/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Super Cat Alcohol Stove&lt;/a&gt; at Frontage Roads&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=87023&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Zelph Starlyte alcohol stove&lt;/a&gt; at backpackinglight forum&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:19:52.103" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:19:52.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4148" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-04T15:09:31.763" Score="4" ViewCount="24111" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to get rid of badicoot around the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many bandicoots along the border of our house creating holes and every night they dig lot of mud out around the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using poison to kill them doesn't seem to help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2603" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:17:15.517" LastActivityDate="2021-02-04T09:00:06.007" Title="How to get rid of bandicoot around house" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4149" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4150" CreationDate="2015-02-04T16:55:44.833" Score="7" ViewCount="6704" Body="&lt;p&gt;The other day I was polishing my shoes with the standard black wax polish using a cloth to apply in small circle motions, however when it came to buffing the polish layer off with a polish / shoe brush it didn't really leave them with the shine factor I have been used to in the past.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not sure whether it is just the new polish I am using or the fact the brush is new / different that it doesn't really give it a shine but &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;I was just wondering if there are any techniques / hacks to make the shoes that little bit more shiny without having to purchase a shoe buffer designed for the task?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-11T20:45:32.173" LastActivityDate="2018-07-01T13:41:08.167" Title="How to make shoes shine?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4150" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4149" CreationDate="2015-02-04T20:08:40.470" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my experience, brushes are better for &quot;maintenance shining&quot;, where you just want a quick touch-up. For a high shine, I've always found a rag to be more effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use just about any soft, lint-free cloth, but my favorite was old t-shirts. Polish with a back-and-forth motion of the cloth at high speed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, once you have it &lt;em&gt;mostly&lt;/em&gt; done, using a bit of water helps give it a nice glossy coat. Normally I'd just dampen the cloth/rag a bit and keep the same polishing motion as before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is how I was taught to do it upon joining the military, and I haven't found a more reliable way since.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, if you just want a &quot;cheater&quot; shine, use a bit of oil (cooking oil is fine) instead of water. Just a touch, though. This will add an impressive shine, but it won't last long. After a few hours, it will start collecting dust and look terrible until reshined. It's useful if you only wear these shoes once in a great while, for short periods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="89" LastEditorUserId="89" LastEditDate="2015-02-04T20:21:19.067" LastActivityDate="2015-02-04T20:21:19.067" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4151" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-04T21:14:52.930" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to sports; including but not limited to playing, conditioning as well as care of sporting goods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Often a physical and/or competitive activity such as skiing, basketball, softball, baseball, tennis etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sport&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Sport; as defined by Dictionary.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2015-02-04T23:35:12.853" LastActivityDate="2015-02-04T23:35:12.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4152" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-04T21:14:52.930" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to sports; including but not limited to playing, conditioning as well as care of sporting goods." OwnerUserId="96" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2015-02-04T23:35:09.560" LastActivityDate="2015-02-04T23:35:09.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4153" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-04T21:16:24.437" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-02-04T21:16:24.437" LastActivityDate="2015-02-04T21:16:24.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4154" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-04T21:16:24.437" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to physical or emotional discomfort known as pain." OwnerUserId="96" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2015-02-05T09:20:06.490" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T09:20:06.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4115" CreationDate="2015-02-04T22:26:44.237" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;To discourage or kill anything with an exoskeleton that would predictably walk across a horizontal surface, I would recommend trying &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatomaceous_earth&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Diatomaceous Earth&lt;/a&gt;. I've never used it on spiders, but it appears that others &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/diatomaceous-earth-de-kill-spiders-control-zb0z12zalt.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;have&lt;/a&gt; and may have solutions for permanently affixing it on horizontal surfaces, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1312" LastActivityDate="2015-02-04T22:26:44.237" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4156" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4149" CreationDate="2015-02-05T02:24:51.697" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Weirdly enough, I was given this advice a week or so ago at the grocery store. The old man ringing me up told me that shining your shoes with bananas was the best way to do it. I believe it was using the peel to shine the shoe, then wipe off the residue. Haven't tried it but he swore by the method. If you give it a try, leave a comment with the results. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T02:24:51.697" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4157" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4244" CreationDate="2015-02-05T03:06:18.917" Score="10" ViewCount="5176" Body="&lt;p&gt;The very sight of lizards makes me take a stick and drive them out of the windows. I heard if we place egg shells near the windows they repel. But is there any other way we could accomplish this? Due to this, I have most of my windows closed.. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2049" LastEditorUserId="2184" LastEditDate="2015-02-05T17:50:38.680" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T11:35:46.320" Title="How to stop lizards entering through windows" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4158" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4148" CreationDate="2015-02-05T06:48:38.117" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had to see what a bandicoot is. Thinking about it, what I would try is an electric fence/wire set low to the ground. You would need to clear an area around the wire so grass and weeds don't touch it. The wire would only have to be present a few days, then removed, allowing stakes holding the wire to be temporary rather than permanent. These are small animals, so be humane and use low voltage, but if it does not work, try a little more voltage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T06:48:38.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4159" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2015-02-05T08:43:30.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take the bag with your both hands and blow at the place where you want to open it. The air will penetrate inside the bag and will open it. Downside of this method is that you need to catch the bag with two hands, and sometimes when blowing you may produce strange squeaking  sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T08:43:30.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4160" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4115" CreationDate="2015-02-05T09:48:05.237" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Placing lavender in a small cups or bowls near doors, windows etc. should solve your problem. I am not sure about spiders, but lavender is known to repel all kinds of insects, plus it is natural, and smells really nice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1391" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T09:48:05.237" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4161" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4126" CreationDate="2015-02-05T09:57:37.827" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since I did a lot drawing by hand on college, I realized one thing regarding plastic rulers: generally speaking they are poor quality ( staedtler is not), and the fact that manufacturer when &quot;carves&quot; numbers indicating length uses heat does not help at all, since this procedure causes even new rulers to be bumpy (especially long ones &gt;80cm).So if you are using rulers for something important like college work etc. I strongly recommend that you buy a new one, because everything you try cannot form edge on the plastic which has no bumps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1391" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T09:57:37.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4162" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4168" CreationDate="2015-02-05T13:12:03.240" Score="6" ViewCount="14182" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use Blu Tack quite a lot in my day to day work - keeping things in a fixed position while working on them etc... But I have noticed that after a couple of weeks of usage they become quite dirty either with dust or bits picked up from around my desk which have now become trapped in the Blu Tack's grasp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know of anyway to clean these bits out?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It is making the tack slightly less sticky and not working as well as I would like. I don't really want to buy more of the stuff so if anyone knows anything that would be of help - I would appreciate you divulging said information!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For people who don't know what Blu Tack is I have put a picture below: (not that you'll be much use if you haven't heard of it)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XWkx2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is used as a way of temporarily affixing something to something else, usually posters to a wall and things like that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2021-03-30T11:56:44.857" Title="How to clean Blu Tack?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4163" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4164" CreationDate="2015-02-05T13:34:22.523" Score="3" ViewCount="1563" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any way of taking close up photos with a camera phone?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any life hacks to do that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:15:45.397" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:15:45.397" Title="How to take macro pictures using any smart phone camera?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;photography&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4164" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4163" CreationDate="2015-02-05T13:34:22.523" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Basically what you need is a small lens to magnify your existing camera lens to take some close up macro. Then hold the lens over your camera lens and viola.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is what you need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Extract small lens from old DVD player/burner, a disposable camera or just take apart a cheap laser pointer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Take-amazing-Macro-pics-with-any-camera-phone-came/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wapgSs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Old DVD Player&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://imgur.com/a/iMi6Z&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/K9VVms.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;In order to take macro pictures you need that lens (in the middle)&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mount your lens either by using some duct tape and &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-Tack&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Blu-Tack&lt;/a&gt; or put it between hair clamp and use tape to secure it from moving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.diyphotography.net/super-macro-your-cellphone-camera-with-a-dvd-lens/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/373S0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;use some duct tape to mount your lens directly, use or blue Tack to hold the card mount&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://imgur.com/a/iMi6Z&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ESC6tm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;put that macro lens between hair clamp and used Macgyver&amp;#39;s tape to secure it from moving&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OT7Jim.png&quot; alt=&quot;as a macro lens for iPhone, Image credits: Photographs by Zaheer Mohiuddin&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now you can take some awesome close up macro pictures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kFmM7s.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;macro bubbles&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fQFICs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;macro euro cent&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6DWkgs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;macro sugar&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9fuOQs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;macro pictures of trees with HTC&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aPjRvs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;macro electronics&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mAP7Os.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;macro note&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sources/links:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.diyphotography.net/super-macro-your-cellphone-camera-with-a-dvd-lens/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Super macro your cellphone camera with a DVD lens&lt;/a&gt; at Diy Photography&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://imgur.com/a/iMi6Z&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to build cheap macro lens with Cheap lazer, Hair clamp, Tape&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5616044/turn-a-dvd-lens-into-a-cellphone-macro-lens-redux&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Turn a DVD Lens into a Cellphone Macro Lens Redux&lt;/a&gt; at Life hacker&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5943363/turn-a-cheap-laser-pointer-into-a-removable-macro-photography-lens-for-your-phone&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Turn a Cheap Laser Pointer Into a Removable Macro Photography Lens for Your Phone&lt;/a&gt; at Life hacker&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Take-amazing-Macro-pics-with-any-camera-phone-came/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Take amazing Macro pics with any camera phone camera... especially an iPhone&lt;/a&gt; by livingdog&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://petapixel.com/2012/08/12/find-a-1-macro-lens-for-your-phone-inside-a-cheap-laser-pointer/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Find a $1 Macro Lens for Your Phone Inside a Cheap Laser Pointer&lt;/a&gt; at PetaPixel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-02-05T14:07:50.983" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T14:07:50.983" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4165" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4166" CreationDate="2015-02-05T14:31:15.207" Score="6" ViewCount="4473" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to remove epoxy on clothes?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;More precisely in my case, how to remove the hardener of epoxy, which consists to components: hardener and resin?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2614" LastEditorUserId="4088" LastEditDate="2016-12-19T14:27:22.287" LastActivityDate="2016-12-19T14:27:22.287" Title="How to remove epoxy on clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4166" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4165" CreationDate="2015-02-05T14:49:36.630" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hardener is water soluble. Soap and water will remove it. Probably scrape it first if there's a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2546" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T14:49:36.630" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3945" CreationDate="2015-02-05T16:08:37.903" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to keep from scratching is to pay attention how the glasses are laid down. They should not be laid on the lenses of course, but they should also not be laid so they flip over onto the lenses. They should not be laid so they fall on the floor. Paying attention is not as easy as it sounds and can be learned. When cleaning use only soap, warm water, and fingers. Blot with a soft cloth and do not wipe. If glasses become smudged, try and leave the smudge if not too bad until soap and water are available. Glass lenses are easier to care for, but plastic lenses require the care described, especially.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T16:08:37.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4168" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4162" CreationDate="2015-02-05T17:23:33.247" Score="5" Body="&lt;h2&gt;It isn't reasonably possible.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be possible to melt it down, burn the impurities, and remold the glue. But here's what you need to consider:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Would it work?&lt;/strong&gt; Maybe, maybe not.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is it safe?&lt;/strong&gt; Again, maybe, maybe not. Assuming you don't burn yourself, the chemicals may be toxic once melted. (Edit: &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-Tack&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;It omits CO when exposed to high temperatures&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Even if it works and is safe, is it worth my time?&lt;/strong&gt; Probably not.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-05T18:26:57.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4170" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4125" CreationDate="2015-02-05T18:40:40.863" Score="7" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Method 1: Boil&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've soaked some wine bottles in boiling water for 30 minutes and the labels just fell off.  Some I had to scrub off the residual glue with a scouring sponge, or scrape with a plastic putty knife.  &lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt; Some plastics warp when boiled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Method 2: Citrus Oil&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't remember where I bought this, and the company details are sketchy* but here's what I was able to google:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pCJsl.gif&quot; alt=&quot;PB Blaster&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blastergroup.com.au/PB_Blaster.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;PB Blaster&lt;/a&gt; from The Blaster Group in Australia.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;* I say sketchy because my bottle looks almost identical to the picture above except it's called &quot;DSR&quot; instead of PB and it says it's made by B'LASTER/B.C.C.I. in Cleveland Ohio, US.  I'm unsure if one copied the other or someone moved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, there seems to be a &lt;strong&gt;citrus-oil&lt;/strong&gt; component which really loosens some tough labels well.  And the smell is agreeable.  &lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt; if the above brand is hard to find, google &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=citrus+adhesive+remover&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;citrus adhesive remover&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2619" LastEditorUserId="2619" LastEditDate="2015-02-06T16:32:18.457" LastActivityDate="2015-02-06T16:32:18.457" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4174" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-06T07:22:06.500" Score="4" ViewCount="229" Body="&lt;p&gt;We rarely have snow where I live, and when we do, I want to enjoy it the most. However, walking in snow is hard, and to get to fun places I need snowshoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It seems a very simple device - just a board tied to my boots - but there probably are some principles to ensure the device is going to be usable. For example, how to ensure it will not twist to the side?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, how can I improvise snowshoes? I have preparation time of 1 week, but cannot test it (the snow is not here yet). The device is going to be one-time use (put on in the morning, use during the day, improvise something else next year).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1905" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T14:41:25.247" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T14:41:25.247" Title="How to improvise snowshoes?" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-02-12T15:24:14.373" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4175" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4176" CreationDate="2015-02-06T10:32:37.167" Score="3" ViewCount="857" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've just been advised by a furniture repairman to clean my leather reclining armchair as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;boil some water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;let it cool down&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wipe down the armrests and headrest with that water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, thinking back to my Chemistry 101, it seems to me like those first two steps are entirely superfluous. If you first boil water and then let it cool down again, all you've really accomplished is that you're left with slightly less water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any value to this advice? If so, why?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2372" LastActivityDate="2015-02-06T13:20:02.233" Title="Boiled water to clean leather" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-02-08T04:42:37.963" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4175" CreationDate="2015-02-06T13:20:02.233" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you live in a hard water area, there is some merit to boiling the water first. Boiling removes lime, which deposits inside the kettle as limescale; presumably water straight from the tap, still full of lime, may cause 'salt' marks to appear on the leather.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-02-06T13:20:02.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3861" CreationDate="2015-02-06T15:19:34.310" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can reduce the pressure outside the ball without heating the ball, the ball may suffer less damage. You could put the ball in a container and suck. This will be more effective with a small container. You could also try using the suck end of a vacuum cleaner (if suck ends still exist - haven't seen one for a while), or take the ball to high altitude, or use a plunger, or make (or redeploy) some kind of piston. A vacuum chamber might do the trick. &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_chamber&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_chamber&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2546" LastActivityDate="2015-02-06T15:19:34.310" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4178" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4157" CreationDate="2015-02-06T15:32:26.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way would be to make a lizard door. Failing that, you could could seal all gaps. In my opinion though the best way to deal with the problem would be to work on your tolerance of lizards. I did this (spiders, snakes and lizards) through spending time in lizard country. Once I got over their presence I then had to deal with lizard excrement raining from the ceiling onto my bed and everything else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2546" LastActivityDate="2015-02-06T15:32:26.477" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4179" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="194" CreationDate="2015-02-06T18:53:08.117" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about trying to epoxy or super glue a tool to the screw? Or glue something to what's left of the screw so that you can grip it with pliers or a wrench?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This can be precise work, so you might want to mask off areas you don't want to get adhesive on. You could use what ever you are going to glue to the screw as a punch through the masking tape to create the mask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2633" LastActivityDate="2015-02-06T18:53:08.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="194" CreationDate="2015-02-06T22:17:10.920" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The correct screwdriver should be used, first of all. Often times the correct screwdriver will grab the screw when it appears stripped. A sharp screwdriver should also be used, not having rounded edges. A correct screwdriver generally involves using a phillips instead of a reed-and-prince which has a sharper point, and a #2 screwdriver instead of a #1. Very seldom is a #1 screw found on a computer. Screws may be small, but are still #2. If a #2 even begins to fit the screw head, it is a #2 screw. The same cannot be said for #1.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the Air Force I learned the correct way to remove a screw. Many seemingly stripped screws can be removed this way. As mentioned, use the correct screwdriver. Second, apply downward force. Third, bump the screwdriver and do not twist. Usually a slight grab can be felt, but the screwdriver rotates off of it. That slight grab can be exploited. By using a sharp screwdriver and bumping it, going back and fourth, that slight grab will wear into a shoulder large enough to wind the screw with. It takes a certain feel to do this which is not hard to acquire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to follow up by saying how to prevent stripping a screw. Go ahead and twist most of the way in. When it gets to the last and starts becoming tight, stop twisting and start bumping. Use small bumps and never large moves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-06T22:22:29.930" LastActivityDate="2015-02-06T22:22:29.930" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4182" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-07T08:44:34.243" Score="3" ViewCount="95" Body="&lt;p&gt;The answers given so far don't seem to work for my situation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the hose would not be suitably hygienic, as it would not be sterile enough (I am working with elderly people and the hygiene is very important).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the urn becomes too heavy to lift up onto the counter top from  the floor (in the styrene cups example)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The same for the clean dustpan example.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2639" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:15:15.613" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:15:15.613" Title="Filling a hot water urn from a kitchen sink" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;sink&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-02-07T18:30:01.423" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4098" CreationDate="2015-02-07T22:46:59.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try powdered milk. Boil the water in the microwave in a cup, then add the powdered milk afterward. Usually, powdered milk has a poor taste only when drinking it straight. When used as an ingredient or mixing there is usually no poor taste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-07T22:46:59.643" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4184" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4185" CreationDate="2015-02-07T23:06:36.363" Score="-5" ViewCount="893" Body="&lt;p&gt;What life hacks I can apply to avoid shortage of toilet paper to avoid surprises?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In other words, how to determine when toilet paper is running low?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe it sounds useless, but imagine if you're living in the big house with big family and many bathrooms, so you need some solution to inform you which toilet is run out of the toilet paper to avoid additional headache.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there was some perfect way or invention for detecting shortage of the toilet paper, I'm sure it can help over 150k hotels (or around 20 million toilets) around the world. And in the perfect world it can be simplified to the receptionist who could see the red lights (indicating the shortage) and send the house keepers, before the guest would even realise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-02-10T13:31:57.023" LastActivityDate="2021-05-06T14:24:36.503" Title="How to avoid shortage of toilet paper?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4184" CreationDate="2015-02-08T01:15:43.047" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why not to install an alarm to trigger when the toilet paper is low?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either by installing color based optics sensors (usually cardboard tubes are brown) by using standalone electronics as below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vNSpl.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vNSplm.png&quot; alt=&quot;free moving gravity-assisted reed triggered by closed contact&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://arduino.stackexchange.com/a/585/7113&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Credits and more info: &lt;a href=&quot;https://arduino.stackexchange.com/a/585/7113&quot;&gt;Arluin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or by installing weight sensor by using potentiometer which will trigger when your roll is low as shown in the below diagram:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://arduino.stackexchange.com/a/691/7113&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3RoTx.png&quot; alt=&quot;potentiometer diagram&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;Credits and more info: &lt;a href=&quot;https://arduino.stackexchange.com/a/691/7113&quot;&gt;DanJAB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other solution could include installing the alarm using open-source hardware such as Arduino. For more ideas, please check: &lt;a href=&quot;https://arduino.stackexchange.com/questions/564/how-to-trigger-an-alarm-when-toilet-paper-is-low&quot;&gt;How to trigger an alarm when toilet paper is low?&lt;/a&gt; at Arduino SE.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(video) &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzMGy2WM73E&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;James May's Man Lab - Invention of the Week at BBC Knowledge&lt;/a&gt; (thanks to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/32/apaul34208&quot;&gt;apaul34208&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T13:23:51.780" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4186" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4184" CreationDate="2015-02-08T01:53:31.167" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most people put a spare roll or two in an easily accessible place. What you might do is, always take a roll from that place when needed, and replace the roll there. You should always have paper available that way. This satisfies your question &quot;how to avoid shortage ....&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-08T01:53:31.167" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2015-02-08T01:56:30.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use luggage, e.g. a large suitcase or trunk that has wheels, and load the groceries into the luggage while in the boot of the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2647" LastActivityDate="2015-02-08T01:56:30.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4188" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3804" CreationDate="2015-02-09T08:02:20.940" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to go is always wait a few minutes before opening the can.  But if you can't wait because you are in a desert about to die from dehydration, then what always had worked for me is to gently hit the bottom of the can against a table, or even with the palm of your hand.  For this to work, the can should always be pointing up, and the hit must come straight upwards. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used this technique with soda cans and champagne bottles - it works really great with champagne bottles, actually.  You can open the bottle without spilling a single drop out of it, really useful when you are indoors and afraid to ruin the carpet  =)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2579" LastActivityDate="2015-02-09T08:02:20.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4190" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4193" CreationDate="2015-02-09T10:08:58.730" Score="6" ViewCount="1409" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have started noticing an unpleasant urine smell coming from my bathroom and initially thought it was someone living with me being careless with their streaming but later found out that the behind the toilet is ever so slightly leaking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will be calling out a plumber very soon but in the meantime I was wondering if anyone knew how to remove the odor of human urine?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that the floor is hard and non absorbent so no need to worry about washing things!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T14:12:04.127" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T10:01:08.780" Title="How to remove a urine smell from a bathroom?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4193" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4190" CreationDate="2015-02-09T15:45:24.313" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go to your local animal care facility and purchase any enzymatic based urine cleaner for dogs or cats. This works well on human urine stains too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-02-09T15:45:24.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4194" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4199" CreationDate="2015-02-09T15:51:55.053" Score="4" ViewCount="25513" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some of you may have noticed that if you have fairly tight trousers on - such as chinos - if you have anything in your pocket, such as a phone, ID card, or coins and such things, after a while outlines of the objects become visible on the outside of the trousers.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;For me it mostly occurs if I rub against the object and apply pressure to outside of the material, then I find it becomes more prominent and happens more quickly than if just left in the pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was wondering if anyone knew how to prevent this from happening?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My trousers are quite new and I assume that this could somewhat amplify the effects as they have not yet been washed but it has happened on some of my older clothes as well which is getting a tad tiresome!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-09T19:33:03.010" Title="How to prevent outline marks on trousers?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4195" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2015-02-09T16:01:00.537" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One Method I saw recently was to have a small try (could be a jar lid or a gum tin) with a wet paper towel inside. You merely have to dab at it with you finger tips and you are good to open the bags. In a super market this would be a much better option then licking you dirty fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2664" LastActivityDate="2015-02-09T16:01:00.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4194" CreationDate="2015-02-09T17:24:00.137" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I no longer carry anything in any my pockets except one credit card, a driver license, and keys on a small ring if absolutely necessary. I made this change some time ago due to reasons expressed in the OP. I had a pocket knife, change, many keys, and a fat wallet. It's just what a person is accustomed to and these things are not missed. Also it saves pockets from coming apart inside. When I carry a phone I use a clip put on the front of my pants rather than the side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-09T17:24:00.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2015-02-09T18:01:49.170" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get some reusable bags. I have the ones below and they are fantastic. They have nice big handles. I do not have to worry about them ripping. Plus they are better for the environment! Two ore three of these can fit a weeks+ worth of grocery's. &lt;img src=&quot;https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bwel3b9IQAE83Qj.jpg:large&quot; alt=&quot;These&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2664" LastActivityDate="2015-02-09T18:01:49.170" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4199" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4194" CreationDate="2015-02-09T19:33:03.010" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can carry your objects in a bag: your cellphone, wallet, keys and other things you used to carry in your pocket. There are many bags for woman or for man, you can look very modern carring such a bag or backpack. There are different sizes and you can choose if you want to carry many things or just keys, a cellphone and some money. There are bags for important documents which you can hide under your shirt. And I have seen a belt with zippers on the inner side for hiding small objects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise you can put these objects in your jacket not in your trousers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can hang a key on your neck tied with a textile band like a necklace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put some money in your bra. Some girls keep there a mp3 player while walking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-02-09T19:33:03.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4200" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4190" CreationDate="2015-02-09T20:37:16.117" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, if it's urine that is causing the stench, the urine smell may be neutralized by using a product called 20 Mule Team Borax. It can remove stains and fight the enzymes that cause that unpleasant smell. It won't be a waste of money because Borax has tons of other household uses too! I use Borax for issues similiar to the one you're having now, plus it works great as a laundry booster too! Check it out. Good Luck!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2668" LastActivityDate="2015-02-09T20:37:16.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4201" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5936" CreationDate="2015-02-09T20:43:11.687" Score="11" ViewCount="7238" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have head lice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Pour vinegar on my head  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Spread mayonnaise to suffocate the lice  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Put on a tightly sealed shower cap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It didn't work. Are there any better ways to get rid of lice?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are they afraid of?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Light? Dark?&#xA;Wet? Dry?&#xA;Hot? Cold?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1979" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:14:44.607" LastActivityDate="2020-06-29T10:00:39.297" Title="How to remove lice" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4202" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4174" CreationDate="2015-02-09T21:02:20.507" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you tie pine branches (like from a Christmas tree) to the front of your boots with string through your boot eyelets, you don't have to worry about the twisting to the side if you are walking forwards and you get a nice large surface area to tread with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2014/01/step-step-make-emergency-snowshoes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2014/01/step-step-make-emergency-snowshoes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit for detail:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step One&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start by cutting two pine boughs with ample foliage to about 3 feet (1 m) long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step Two&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tie a string near the base of the branch, where you cut it. Then flip the branch over and tie an overhand knot on the opposite side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step Three&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place the branch so that its top (the side that faces upward when the branch is on the tree) is face down in the snow, with the foliage bending upward. Step on it, tie the string to your shoe, and thread the line through the shoelace eyelets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step Four&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you're strapped in, walk normally across the snow. Your boot will naturally come up from the branch about 30 degrees when you walk, which will keep you from sinking into the snow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2669" LastEditorUserId="2669" LastEditDate="2015-02-10T00:59:02.353" LastActivityDate="2015-02-10T00:59:02.353" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4201" CreationDate="2015-02-09T21:42:50.693" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Over the counter treatments are the only way to go here. Go to your local drug store and get them. Before over the counter things were available the most common treatment was to shave the affected area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also you need to do some heavy duty spring cleaning or you risk the lice easily coming back. You need to wash all your clothes, and all your bedding, preferable in hot water. Lice can live in your clothes and in your bedding for awhile and if not removed will migrate back to your head. This is true for all types of lice on all parts of your body.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-02-09T21:42:50.693" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4206" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4201" CreationDate="2015-02-10T03:08:28.690" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ah yes. My family has had to deal with this quite a few times over the last few years.&#xA;The first step is to thoroughly soak your head in rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol). Now, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap - you may need someone to help you. Keep your head wrapped for about an hour. Rinse your hair thoroughly and then comb - to the scalp - with a nit comb or any other &lt;em&gt;extremely&lt;/em&gt; fine-toothed comb.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may want to treat again once or twice a week for two weeks just to be sure that you have them out (see &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthline.com/health/lice/how-long-do-lice-live#Travel3&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Life Cycle of a Louse&lt;/a&gt;). Also, wash your hair frequently and use slippery/greasy conditioner to help the nits, eggs and adult lice to slide off of your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Kill-Head-Lice-Naturally&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is a link to several other natural remedies (some of which you mentioned you've already tried) as well as how to get the bugs out of furniture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastActivityDate="2015-02-10T03:08:28.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4211" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4213" CreationDate="2015-02-10T06:12:40.290" Score="6" ViewCount="177" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whiskey rocks are 1&quot; cubes of rock designed to be placed in the freezer, and added to a drink to chill it without diluting.  They are typically sold at exorberant prices for what is essentially polished rock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Given the idea of making one's own, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What rocks would work for heat capacity (cooling ability) and not imparting flavor?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2527" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T07:14:29.477" Title="What kind of stone may be used for whiskey rocks?" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4212" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4201" CreationDate="2015-02-10T07:56:29.663" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;My daughter got lice several times in elementary school. After a ton of research we settled on this clinically proven, nontoxic (though labor-intensive) treatment involving only Cetaphil cleanser, a comb and a hair dryer:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nuvoforheadlice.com/test/&quot;&gt;http://nuvoforheadlice.com/test/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a lot of misinformation out there on the 'net (such as in some of the other answers here!) and even in the information packets handed out by schools and doctors. Here's a small list of the most critical pieces of information we learned: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;No matter what treatment you used, you must perform it twice: Once to kill the existing adult lice, and again exactly 7 days later to kill the newly hatched juvenile lice. It takes a louse 10 days to become sexually mature, so no new nits will have been laid after the first treatment. Nuvo treatment recommends a third time to kill any lice that may have hatched after the second treatment.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You do not need to &quot;treat the home!&quot; This is the most stress-inducing inaccuracy out there. Lice can't survive off of the human head, so they choose to stay on the head, and they're quite good at it! So you will not get lice from a carpet, a stuffed animal, a blanket etc. Don't bag up all your stuff or wash it at high heat. Complete waste of time and worry. Caveat: Sometimes juvenile lice (&quot;instars&quot;) will attach to combs/brushes, or fall onto a pillowcase. So wash these items after each treatment (before going to bed or using them). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You don't need to &quot;kill the eggs&quot; or remove all the nits. No treatment out there successfully kills all the nits. They all work by disrupting the life cycle. So attempting to remove the nits is a huge waste of time, and is stressful and unlikely to be successful.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2673" LastEditorUserId="2673" LastEditDate="2015-02-10T08:02:40.303" LastActivityDate="2015-02-10T08:02:40.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4211" CreationDate="2015-02-10T08:25:52.907" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Searching a bit resulted in the following answer:&#xA;Whiskey rocks are made of solid (or milled) soapstone (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.vat19.com/item/whiskey-stones&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Though, there seem to be more kinds of whiskey rocks. &lt;a href=&quot;http://coolmaterial.com/feature/we-tested-a-bunch-of-whiskey-stones-to-see-which-were-the-best/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This site&lt;/a&gt; shows different ways to cool your whiskey with a chart, which shows which way cools for the longest time. &lt;em&gt;Cubes&lt;/em&gt;, rings or &lt;em&gt;balls&lt;/em&gt; of &lt;strong&gt;steel&lt;/strong&gt; seem to work the best. Cleaned properly, I don't think they will affect the flavor of your beverage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have the tools to work on steel I would recommend this rather than making your own whiskey &lt;em&gt;rock&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-02-11T07:14:29.477" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T07:14:29.477" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4214" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4184" CreationDate="2015-02-10T08:34:02.403" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple, but less hacky: use less toilet paper.&#xA;The following video is more a joke than an actual answer, but it shows, that there are people who use only one piece of toilet paper - even after big business.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's German, but I guess you will understand him based on his gestures. :)&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://invidious.silkky.cloud/watch?v=R7PBLfZX8D0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://invidious.silkky.cloud/watch?v=R7PBLfZX8D0&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br&gt;Originally linked &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BP-QKqgFSg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;YouTube-Video&lt;/a&gt; was deleted.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2021-05-06T12:20:04.433" LastActivityDate="2021-05-06T12:20:04.433" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4201" CreationDate="2015-02-10T09:30:26.080" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The issue we had with effective anti-lice treatments of our kid's heads was that their contents are either highly toxic (&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindane&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Lindane&lt;/a&gt;) or highly allergenic (&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrethroid&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Pyrethroid&lt;/a&gt;) if tested and approved as a medical product. In addition more and more lice are becoming resistant to these drugs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other non-pharmaceutical remedies were not proven to be efficient, at least they were not tested in large studies as needed for official approvements as a drug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nevertheless we succeeded to entirely get rid of lice several times by using a shampoo preparation available from our local drug store containing a mix of &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_oil&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;coconut oil&lt;/a&gt; and the silicone oil &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polydimethylsiloxane&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;dimeticone&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We had to follow the instructions closely, i.e. two applications of the shampoo each followed by 30 minutes tight enclosure of the shampooed hair in a plastic shower cap before rinsing. This had to be repeated after a week to also get rid of new lice that may have hatched from remnant vital nits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We used a similar preparation for washing the bed linens and clothes too in order to also get rid of lice or nits there (but this was only for us to feel comfortable, we did not see any nits or lice outside the heads of our kids).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The containing oils are supposed to suffocate both, the insects, and their nits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The shampoo will not remove the dead nits still tightly attached to the hair. We could impossibly comb the long curly hair of our girl using a nit-comb, it hurt too much. In addition how long we tried to remove nits with the comb they would still remain attached to the hair in large numbers. But still, after the shampoo treatments had been repeated after a week the remaining nits obviously were dead as we did not observe any further vital lice and the dead nits disappeared gradually over some weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2015-02-10T09:30:26.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4216" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4201" CreationDate="2015-02-10T09:39:12.147" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have tried everything as well, and these lice are difficult to remove.&#xA;My friend suggested me to use nitty gritty comb. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.ca/search?q=nitty%20gritty%20comb&amp;amp;oq=nitty%20gritty%20comb&amp;amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.442j0j7&amp;amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;amp;es_sm=0&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Google&lt;/a&gt; it, and you wouldn't regret it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2674" LastEditorUserId="1979" LastEditDate="2015-02-11T01:46:38.307" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T01:46:38.307" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4217" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2584" CreationDate="2015-02-10T11:08:57.473" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on your shoes, they can often be transformed with leather patches, or entirely new super grip soles that are designed specifically for the application you have in mind. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your local, family-run, cleaning, key-cutting, shoe repair shop should be able to recommend something and help you with that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Support local.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2676" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-02-10T14:34:50.733" LastActivityDate="2015-02-10T14:34:50.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4218" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4201" CreationDate="2015-02-10T11:09:47.593" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Best thing I found when my daughter was small was an electronic comb. Far more pleasant than putting poison on her head and because it is used with dry hair it works with kids who hate having their hair washed. I read that experts say these are no more effective than a plain nit comb but that wasn't our experience. It may be just the fact it makes a noise when zapping a louse but in this situation every little helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2677" LastActivityDate="2015-02-10T11:09:47.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4220" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4007" CreationDate="2015-02-10T14:20:10.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are few ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;use a microwave safe bowl or cup with just enough water to cover the eggs and &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/178/fastest-way-to-boil-water/3962#3962&quot;&gt;boil the water&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;without eggs&lt;/strong&gt;, then turn the heat off and put the eggs in for 12-15 minutes (soft or hard) using medium power,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consider adding 1/4 teaspoon of vinegar and salt, and cover the dish.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;wrap each egg in a piece of aluminium foil (make sure that whole shell is covered) and put it into water - foil prevents the microwaves from penetrating the shell causing exploding eggs and water in the foil should prevent the arcing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Warning&lt;/strong&gt;: Be careful, as too high temperature for too long can even blow open the door of your microwave, so &lt;strong&gt;proceed with caution&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/5198/boil-an-egg-in-the-microwave&quot;&gt;Boil an egg in the microwave&lt;/a&gt; at Cooking SE&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Further read:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn4946-microwave-ovens-should-warn-of-exploding-eggs.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Microwave ovens should warn of exploding eggs&lt;/a&gt; at New Scientist&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/714/whats-the-right-way-to-hard-boil-eggs&quot;&gt;What's the right way to hard boil eggs?&lt;/a&gt; at Cooking SE&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/12237/microwaving-scrambled-eggs&quot;&gt;Microwaving scrambled eggs&lt;/a&gt; at Cooking SE&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.khymos.org/2009/04/09/towards-the-perfect-soft-boiled-egg/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Towards the perfect soft boiled egg&lt;/a&gt; by Martin Lersch&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/cooking-basics/how-to-make-an-egg-in-the-microwave/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Cook an Egg in the Microwave&lt;/a&gt; at Better Homes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-11-02T11:45:32.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4221" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4291" CreationDate="2015-02-10T15:03:54.827" Score="-4" ViewCount="4966" Body="&lt;p&gt;What can you use to move at a faster pace more efficiently than regular walking (especially for longer distances, like going to school or work)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that you can use bike, but usually it's illegal to use it on the pavement/sidewalk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: It must be something that can be used on the sidewalk&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-05-15T03:17:53.773" LastActivityDate="2021-04-05T15:34:29.157" Title="What are more efficient alternatives to walking?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4221" CreationDate="2015-02-10T15:08:15.747" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Roller blades/roller boots or simple skates. Wheely trainers if they come in adult sizes. Or one of those small push scooters (like the Ultrasport Kick Scooter available on Amazon), if you're allowed to use those on the sidewalks where you are. You can get electric versions of those scooters too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-02-10T15:08:15.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4224" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4225" CreationDate="2015-02-10T15:27:42.750" Score="4" ViewCount="698" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've read about &lt;a href=&quot;https://sustainability.stackexchange.com/a/2895/1780&quot;&gt;desalination and reverse osmosis systems on the large scale&lt;/a&gt;, but sounds like it's complex, very energy-intensive and expensive process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But how can you make it on a smaller scale e.g. at home? Are there any life hacks?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:49:28.150" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T11:23:36.373" Title="How to make non-drinkable seawater drinkable?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4225" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4224" CreationDate="2015-02-10T16:15:45.677" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Quite a simple method that would get rid of any salt in the water is to simply boil the water and collect the condensed water vapor in a separate cup / container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things you would need:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Saucepan with a lid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A clean glass / Pyrex cup or jug&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sea / salt water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A stove or fire&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Steps to 'de-saltify' the water:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the cup in the middle of the saucepan (or wherever the highest point on the lid of the pan is) you will need to have a small enough glass that will fit in the pan with the lid on!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour in your seawater - try not to go to close to the rim of the pan to avoid spillage, and also avoid making it close to the height of you glass as this might cause sea water to enter which will contaminate the new fresh water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the pan / cup / water combo onto a stove or a sturdy grill above a fire (hot enough to boil water) and apply heat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the lid onto the pan and wait!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How it works:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The heat from the flames will cause the seawater to boil and thus evaporate, salt in the water is too heavy to evaporate with the water so is left behind.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The water vapor then rises up in the pan until it reaches the lid where it tries to escape and heads to the highest point of the pan.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Here it will be unable to escape and will condense as the lid will be cool enough to bring the vapor below boiling temperature and the condensed water will fall into the glass below leaving you salt-free water!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I managed to find a site that explains it in a different way that might be more clear and comes with some fun videos if that gets your blood pumping, here: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Salt-Water-Into-Drinking-Water&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; You will have to try and keep the lid down as the pressure might cause it to bounce around and allow some of the steam to escape!!!  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note 2:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; This will not disinfect the water if you are actually getting it straight from the sea there will be lots of bacteria in the water which won't be eradicated by this simple process - hence the super expensive purification process in your examples!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-10T16:15:45.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4224" CreationDate="2015-02-10T16:17:31.287" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of the simpler systems involves gravity fed filtration, often with sand and/or coal as the filter medium. Using a three container construction, you put salt water in the top container. It drips into the middle container that holds your filtration media (sand, coal, etc.). The last container catches the filtered water. (You can simplify the system to a two container system by including the filtration media at the bottom of the top most container.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some downsides to this process:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It doesn't get everything.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It is slow.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It requires changing your filtration media frequently.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You have to drip the water at a rate fast enough to allow gravity to pull it down, but not so slowly that the water evaporates.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-02-10T16:22:50.953" LastActivityDate="2015-02-10T16:22:50.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4221" CreationDate="2015-02-10T16:31:40.493" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Each day going to work I have a journey that involves a mix of walking and taking trains, and there is one thing that I have noticed that appears to be on the rise in popularity and to me it does seem like a much better alternative to walking or cycling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scooters for the commuters&lt;/strong&gt; (made up that name, but it has a nice ring to it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are neat looking, fold-able push scooters, not like those ones you see now-a-days at skate parks that the kids are riding, but one more suitable for the urban terrain.  They have large robust wheels and will help you get from A to B in no time at all, quicker, easier, and more fun than walking!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't yet invested in one because I commute with other people. But these things do look fun and I might look into getting one in the future.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a link to where you can buy some: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=commuter%20scooter&amp;amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acommuter%20scooter&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;www.amazon.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; - some of them look childish, but amazon doesn't have great refining options so look around!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-13T00:48:46.260" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T00:48:46.260" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4229" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4230" CreationDate="2015-02-10T20:39:58.187" Score="13" ViewCount="8421" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often encounter a situation where I have coffee, hot water, sugar, and Styrofoam cups, but no spoon. How do I effectively mix the ingredients?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2686" LastEditorUserId="17" LastEditDate="2015-02-11T17:40:45.453" LastActivityDate="2015-03-02T17:23:16.563" Title="Mixing coffee without a spoon" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4229" CreationDate="2015-02-10T22:22:18.307" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use some other utensil. Or some object, such as a chopstick, straw. Or pour the mixture back and forth between two styrofoam cups until it's blended.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2687" LastActivityDate="2015-02-10T22:22:18.307" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4231" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4229" CreationDate="2015-02-11T00:20:27.917" Score="21" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour solid ingredients into a cup &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour about a third of a cup full of liquid into the cup &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Swirl cup gently until mixed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill cup with remainder of liquid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2527" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T00:20:27.917" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4232" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4229" CreationDate="2015-02-11T01:40:31.170" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My method is a variation of one of the other answers. I add the milk and sugar to the cup and swurl then add the coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2664" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T01:40:31.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4234" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4229" CreationDate="2015-02-11T05:50:13.473" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you already have coffee and a cup, &lt;strong&gt;you're done&lt;/strong&gt;.  Pour coffee into cup, let sit for a while (optional), and drink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not to need any of that extra fufu (i.e. cream/sugar) in the first place is the ultimate life hack.  Result = drink coffee anywhere regardless of the availability of &quot;condiments&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2692" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T05:50:13.473" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4236" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4253" CreationDate="2015-02-11T08:34:55.440" Score="5" ViewCount="3146" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes when I am listening to music through in ear headphones, I need to take them out in order to listen to announcements or talk to people and it is at this point my issue arises!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I only need to have the headphones out of my ears for a short time while I walk somewhere so don't want to go through the effort of unplugging them to put them away, only to get them out again 2 minutes later. I usually have them running up underneath my jacket / jumper / shirt and just dangle them down to my chest when I'm not listening to them but I have found that when I walk then headphones bounce from side to side while I walk / run and this just leads to me holding them because it irritates me. So my question is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I prevent my headphones from bouncing around while I am walking but not listening to them?&lt;/strong&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2018-04-18T22:43:36.697" Title="How to stop headphones bouncing around when walking?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4236" CreationDate="2015-02-11T08:34:55.440" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today was the day that everything changed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found a solution to this issue and it will never trouble me again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wear a jacket with a front zip and poppers to cover said zip. If I simply place the headphones along the zip (so long as it is done up) and the cover them with the popper flap, they remain both protected and out of the way with no bouncing around! Pictures to follow:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Step one.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Take hold of flailing headphones.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sZXOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Step two.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Un-popper jacket and place headphones along zip line.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5S0X0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Step three.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Do up the popper flap to conceal and constrain the headphones.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tb1mH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method would also work if you were feeding the headphones underneath your clothes as you could just feed it straight up along this zip line and that would work just as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T08:34:55.440" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4238" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4224" CreationDate="2015-02-11T09:34:23.460" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This isn't really a hack - but if you really want to do home desalination then there are some practical solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ocean-going boats have desalination pumps for providing their fresh water. They refer to them as a &quot;watermaker&quot;. A quick look on ebay yielded one for c.3000USD.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's a hand-operated version that they put in life-raft. Not cheap:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nitro-pak.com/katadyn-survivor-06-desalination-watermaker&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.nitro-pak.com/katadyn-survivor-06-desalination-watermaker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...but again on ebay for about 100USD.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There a thing called a &quot;solar distiller&quot; that I think they also use in liferaft. Can't find a price at the moment but they are very basic so should be dirt-cheap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only way to save on the huge energy requirements of desalination is to use solar power. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Aside from the small inflatable solar distillers that I mention above, I also remember seeing a very hacky thing done on TV many years ago. The guy dug a pit in the ground about 20cm deep and lined it with black plastic. He the erected what I can only describe as a &quot;tent&quot; of clear plastic over the pit but in such an arrangement that a plastic gutter ran along the bottom edge of the sloping sides into a collector. The water evaporates due to energy absorbed by the black liner and leaves ALL contaminants in the pit. It condenses on the slopes and runs into the gutters and thence into your collector. Voila - fresh drinking water from any contaminated source you can find - for free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The downside is that you have to regularly flush-out the bottom of the pit. I'm sure a bit of ingenuity could eliminate that step by making it automatically flush itself on a regular basis. For example, I've envisaged a long, shallow sloping bed with a poly-tunnel  roof over. Dirty water continually trickles in at the top and evaporates, the residual water continues down the slope and out to waste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2015-02-11T11:23:36.373" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T11:23:36.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4236" CreationDate="2015-02-11T10:03:57.970" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another solution would be placing the in ear headphones over your ears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Imagine the following picture with the grey clip being your cable joining together under your chin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dnq9vm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;bad example&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way the two headphones also don't get tangled and you already know which is right and left. When you're ready to listen to music again, you just reach up to your ears and plug the headphones back in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T10:03:57.970" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4242" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4262" CreationDate="2015-02-11T10:49:27.060" Score="20" ViewCount="22898" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some paper that I need to cut down to size but do not have any scissors (not that I am  very good at cutting in straight lines with scissors anyway...).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I was wondering if anyone had any good methods of cutting / ripping paper that would leave it with straight and smooth edges?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously I have tried the simple fold and rip method, but it always starts to veer off track as soon as it gets to the important part of the document in question Any new methods or more advanced methods that people know?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:12:24.333" LastActivityDate="2019-06-11T01:57:39.553" Title="How to cut paper without scissors?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4243" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4242" CreationDate="2015-02-11T11:05:35.110" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fold and then run your finger along the edge to totally flatten it out and then use a kitchen knife (ideally), just the same as a letter opener. Keep the paper taught to avoid slipping or ripping. Nice clean cut&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use a ruler to do the same thing put the paper on a flat surface, fold it over and then slider the ruler in. Keep it taught as above and there you go!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2697" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T11:05:35.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4157" CreationDate="2015-02-11T11:35:46.320" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a method my mother has used for quite some time. And it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take an egg, break it. Remove everything inside till you have just the shell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fix a small iron nail on the wall and hang the shell on that nail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have observed that lizards want to stay as far as they can from this particular contraption.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2703" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T11:35:46.320" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4247" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2225" CreationDate="2015-02-11T12:37:46.550" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have these exact dispensers in our office and there is only one technique used by every person there: snatch-and-grab.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will actually see people take a second to prepare themselves for the swift motion required. Grab the middle of the towel between thumb and forefinger and snatch the towel downwards as quickly as you can. It, literally, never fails and must be many times faster than the 2 other answers here. The water simply doesn't have time to penetrate the towel and weaken the structure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T12:37:46.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4229" CreationDate="2015-02-11T13:11:33.863" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use your finger (if your coffee is not too hot and your finger is clean) as seen in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1715873/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;10 Years&lt;/a&gt; movie. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T13:11:33.863" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4250" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4242" CreationDate="2015-02-11T14:32:54.283" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;/strong&gt; Most of the answers/techniques I have seen here so far actually only work on &lt;strong&gt;flat surfaces&lt;/strong&gt;. Except licking the crease method (provided you can perform a straight fold mid-air) works mid-air. I use this almost daily, but forgot to mention it, because it's became a routine to me&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can just add some tips to the &lt;strong&gt;fold and rip&lt;/strong&gt; method you already know: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Thanks to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2319/agweber&quot;&gt;agweber&lt;/a&gt; for pointing out: By &lt;strong&gt;fold&lt;/strong&gt; I always mean to tighten the crease, by running the edge between your pointer finger and thumbnail or (on flat surfaces) running your thumbnail over the crease, after defining the crease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fold the paper at the desired spot multiple times in both directions (at least 3 times each [depending on thickness of paper]; you will get the feel of it)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;unfold it and start pulling on both sides of the crease(the crease will start to bend up, picture below) in a slightly downways direction (left: SW, right: SE)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You still can't rip a whole piece of paper without rearranging your hands when ripping, but I feel like you can separate a bigger section, before it starts to veer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Oodz6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;(don't mind the arrows)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try this with an unimportant piece of paper and you will feel when you need to move your hands down to start ripping the next section.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Fold, lick and rip&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As mentioned above, this is the only method that works mid-air. Downside of this is, that you don't get very smooth edges and you may lose some paper in the crease area.&#xA;&lt;em&gt;For a related explanation you can search for a video explaining how to roll a cigarette/joint &lt;strong&gt;backwards&lt;/strong&gt;. There the sticking out part is not used and the paper is pretty thin but the tearing is very similar.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold (at least) once at the desired spot and flatten the crease.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;lick the crease (or damp with water) slightly. Be careful not to lick to much / press your tongue to hard. Really just the crease should be wet, not the area next to it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Before it dries again, unfold it and gently rip the two parts apart. Hold one side with one hand and with the other hand pull the other side away (I prefer pulling it towards me or away from me, not in the direction the paper is). Section for section. You can try doing it on the whole document but keep in mind that (depending on thickness of the paper) the paper is weak and will start to veer easily.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Optional &lt;strong&gt;(while edge is still wet)&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/em&gt; Burn off the grains that stick out of the edge on both parts. Be careful not to burn the paper - you don't have to hold the edge directly into the flame, a distance of 1cm or less is enough. I recommend a lighter on low flame, matchsticks or a candle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T13:11:27.187" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4251" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4242" CreationDate="2015-02-11T14:59:15.450" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;when you do the fold and rip method, just lay something straight and flat along the crease, like a book or a ruler and then push down on the object to keep the paper secured and then rip pulling the paper over the object.  having the object there will keep your tear from veering off track&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T14:59:15.450" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4252" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4254" CreationDate="2015-02-11T15:01:50.400" Score="8" ViewCount="6042" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a bit lazy about bathing, so sometimes I'll go a week without cleaning myself. I counteract BO by avoiding manual labor, so that I don't break a sweat; I also use deodorant and cologne. However, these prescriptions do not mask the smell of an unclean hiney.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How best to keep that area clean without bathing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will not accept Wet Wipes as an answer. I find that Wet Wipes often give me a rash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2687" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T03:46:40.737" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T03:12:08.747" Title="How to Not Smell Like Feces without Bathing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4236" CreationDate="2015-02-11T15:02:01.023" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;if you wear multiple layers of shirts/coats/pullovers etc and have the cord running up between your skin and the first layer, you can always just tuck the headphones between the first layer of shirt and another layer of shirt&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T15:02:01.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4252" CreationDate="2015-02-11T15:12:28.103" Score="26" Body="&lt;p&gt;this question made me laugh because it hit so close to home.  During college I sometimes went over a month without showering ~:) here are my tips&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;wear clean clothes! often times I find that it is actually my clothes that smell not me&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;when you get home for the day, get naked. the exposure to the air will dry off the sweat and stop it from &quot;brewing&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;dust the stinky parts with baking soda, a great de-odorizer that shouldn't cause a reaction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;watch what you eat, eating a lot of processed foods and sugars can cause your sweat to be extra pungent&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;wear gym shorts/lounge shorts under your pants, the extra layers stop the smell from leaking out&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;sink bath, i know you said no bathing but just a quick splash of water and a stiff rub with a towel can help in a pinch&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;witch hazel wipes for your booty, unlike wet wipes they should not cause a rash and help to stop any itching you may be experiencing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;learn to wipe your butt after going number two, seriously if your butt smells like feces its because you are leaving feces there after you &quot;wipe&quot;, wipe that stinky brown away!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T15:12:28.103" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4229" CreationDate="2015-02-11T15:58:32.080" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When it is clear that it is only me drinking this coffee I use this trick: I take a first sip and, while still having the cup in drinking position, I &quot;blow&quot; the coffee back into the cup so that the created turbulences sirres up the sugar at the bottom. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I always wondered if this is considered inhygenious by someone, but it works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2716" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T15:58:32.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4259" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4229" CreationDate="2015-02-11T16:39:07.450" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some coffee shops provide spaghetti pasta for such a use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also pour the dry ingredients slowly into the water stream, but you need steady hands and good timing so as not to end up with dry ingredients left once the cup is full of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2718" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T16:39:07.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4242" CreationDate="2015-02-11T16:52:30.877" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use something pointy, like a needle or a thumbtack. Make sure to use at an angle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise when doing the &lt;strong&gt;fold and rip method&lt;/strong&gt; licking the crease (when folded) helps the rip not to veer off course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2718" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T16:52:30.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4261" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4229" CreationDate="2015-02-11T17:11:01.233" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe this is a variation on other answers, but one option is to make sure the cup is significantly bigger than the amount of coffee you are drinking to allow room to safely 'swirl' the coffee and ingredients together. If there's a lid, you can get away with a little less room. If it's one of the lids that has a closable sippy hole, you may even get away with actual shaking the coffee (though obviously ensure that the lid is held on tightly as you do)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2720" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T17:11:01.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4242" CreationDate="2015-02-11T17:49:16.160" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fold-and-rip method works or doesn't work based on the type of paper you are working with. Paper that is made on rolls (most office paper, newsprint, paper towel, etc) has a 'grain'. The pulp fibers all align in a certain direction (typically with office paper, the long direction). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's quite easy to fold-and-tear this type of paper along this axis. It's rather difficult along the other axis.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some ways to make this easier:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do a double fold (fold one way, then the other, to try and break the fibers along the fold)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once folded, find a solid straight edge to lay on one side of the fold, and then tear the other side in an upward motion along the straight edge&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Prior to tearing, moisten the fold to help loosen the fibers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the end of the day, though, you'll still find that you can't do this successfully 100% of the time. The paper's grain just makes that difficult. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other way to make paper is via matts/screens. In this scenario, there is no grain as the pulp fibers align themselves all in random directions. Paper made on matts tends to be artist's papers such as watercolor paper, thick cotton rag, printmaking paper, etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These papers are actually incredibly easy to tear along a straight line with just a straight edge. No need for fold at all. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other ways to cut paper if you have a good straight edge to use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;run a knife along the straight edge&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;run a 'roller cutter' along the straight edge (typically used to cut fabric)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;open up your scissors and use one side as a knife blade along the straight edge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2720" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T17:49:16.160" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4263" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4221" CreationDate="2015-02-11T17:52:26.203" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A longboard! It's the perfect mix between portability and speed. It looks like a skateboard, but the main goal is to &quot;cruise&quot; as smooth and fast as possible instead of performing tricks. They come in different size and shapes. In your case, I would suggest one with a low wheel-base for great stability since you aren't planning to do extreme things with it. A longboard seems difficult to ride, but the learning curve is really fast. Once you master the skills of long boarding, your life as a commuter will be more enjoyable!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2722" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T17:52:26.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4229" CreationDate="2015-02-11T18:19:53.450" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may not strictly answer your question, but two possible suggestions with one main point: Avoid the situation!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Always carry a stirrer of some sort with you. Try a small measuring spoon -- often the smaller measurements aren't too long and since they're often held on one ring or chain as part of a set, you can use attach it to your key ring (assuming you have a tissue or something to wipe it with)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Use a self-stirring mug (search google or ebay) rather than the provided Styrofoam ones, though I realize this may not be feasible if you're traveling and can't carry the mug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2727" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T18:19:53.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2225" CreationDate="2015-02-11T18:29:09.640" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get the paper towel on your way into the washroom and stuff it half way into your pocket. This also gives you a chance to find out early whether there are any paper towels to begin with, so you can go look for toilet paper in a stall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2726" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T18:29:09.640" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4268" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4242" CreationDate="2015-02-11T20:04:47.490" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wet wool. Honestly. Wet a length of wool or yarn or string, you get the idea; and run your fingers across it to whip away extra moisture: you want it wet but not dripping. Lay it on the paper where you want the cut (the wool is the line you'd cut along with scissors), and put a bit of force on it (pulling down with the loose ends or fold the paper over so the wool is in the crease). The paper will be weakened enough to just (slowly, to be safe) pull the sheet free from the rest of the paper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works on paper, card (but not cardboard), so it should be good for a huge amount of purposes (including, for what its worth, taking a page neatly out of a notebook or even a book like a novel)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1656" LastActivityDate="2015-02-11T20:04:47.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4270" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4273" CreationDate="2015-02-11T20:33:41.257" Score="7" ViewCount="83660" Body="&lt;p&gt;We all know meat should reach a certain temperature whilst cooking before we eat it. This temperature is 160-165°F for most meats. But what if I don't have a thermometer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I reliably confirm that my dinner is cooked thoroughly if I don't have a thermometer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-02-12T00:51:10.517" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T12:25:56.043" Title="How can I confirm if meat is cooked without a thermometer?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4271" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-11T20:34:01.980" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to storing or preparing &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/food&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;food&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;food&lt;/a&gt; safely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:37:34.613" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:37:34.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4272" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-11T20:34:01.980" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to storing or preparing food safely." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:37:34.613" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:37:34.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4270" CreationDate="2015-02-11T20:42:09.083" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/the_finger_test_to_check_the_doneness_of_meat/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;The Finger Test to Check the Doneness of Meat, by Elise on Simply Recipes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Raw&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Open the palm of your hand. Relax the hand. Take the index finger of&#xA;  your other hand and push on the fleshy area between the thumb and the&#xA;  base of the palm. Make sure your hand is relaxed. This is what raw&#xA;  meat feels like. (Check this out the next time you have a raw steak to&#xA;  cook.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Welldone&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Now gently press the tip of your pinky and your thumb together. Again&#xA;  feel the fleshy area below the thumb. It should feel quite firm. This&#xA;  is what well done meat feels like when you press on it. (Check this&#xA;  out the next time you overcook a piece of meat.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Medium&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Press the tip of your ring finger and your thumb together. The flesh&#xA;  beneath the thumb should give a little more. This is what meat cooked&#xA;  to a medium doneness feels like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Medium Rare&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Gently press the tip of your middle finger to the tip of your thumb.&#xA;  This is medium rare.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rare&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Press the tip of your index finger to the tip of your thumb. The&#xA;  fleshy area below the thumb should give quite a bit. This is what meat&#xA;  cooked to rare feels like. Open up your palm again and compare raw to&#xA;  rare.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sources: simplyrecipes.com&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Illustration (unknown origin).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2g9R8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2g9R8l.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Meat Doneness&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sources: simplyrecipes.com&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2715" LastEditorUserId="2715" LastEditDate="2015-05-11T12:25:56.043" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T12:25:56.043" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4274" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-11T20:57:30.247" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to improving air quality at home or elsewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/temperature&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;temperature&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;temperature&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/appliances&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;appliances&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;appliances&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:25:05.603" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:25:05.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4275" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-11T20:57:30.247" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to improving air quality at home or elsewhere." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:25:05.603" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:25:05.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4276" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-11T20:58:20.640" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the sealing, handling, or opening of envelopes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/office-supplies&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'office-supplies'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;office-supplies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-12T00:53:29.780" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T00:53:29.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4277" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-11T20:58:20.640" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the sealing, handling, or opening of envelopes." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-12T00:53:58.800" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T00:53:58.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4278" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4270" CreationDate="2015-02-12T01:17:28.827" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This depends on the meat you are cooking. &#xA;Chicken should be completely white, no pink. &#xA;Beef only needs to cook surfaces exposed to air, so burgers should be cooked through to make sure they are safe, and steaks only need the outsides cooked. Beef turns brown when cooked. &#xA;Pork should have no pink and should not bleed when cut. &#xA;Shrimp turns orange when cooked. I think crab does too, but I'm not 100% on that. &#xA;As for most other seafood, I wouldn't try without a thermometer. Same with turkey. Just not worth taking a risk getting sick because you want to use a &quot;hack&quot; and get by without one. Even the red bump thermometers aren't trustworthy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T01:17:28.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4279" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4270" CreationDate="2015-02-12T02:18:15.407" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Edit: The question is how to tell if meat is done without a thermometer. A person can look at the meat to tell, by how drawn up it is. Nothing else but eyeballs are required. Without past experience, watch the meat as it cooks. When it ceases drawing up and no red fluid comes out when poked, it is done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can look at the meat and tell if it's done by how drawn up it is. Very seldom am I wrong. Beyond that, the outside color indicates whether it's going from medium to well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T00:01:10.763" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T00:01:10.763" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4280" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4293" CreationDate="2015-02-12T10:48:02.513" Score="5" ViewCount="5088" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I find dried blood and even bone in the grill of my car. Regular car soap does not remove the blood, especially if it has stained the chrome. Bits of bone also get stuck between metal and plastic body panels, which if not carefully removed could damage the finish, leaving bare metal exposed and possibly rust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For removing the blood, I have tried high quality &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0009IQXFO&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;car soap&lt;/a&gt;, but the best solution that I have found is &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartmann%27s_solution&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;hartmanns solution&lt;/a&gt;. However, this is very difficult to acquire. Are there any other good solutions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For removing bone from between body panels without damaging the finish, the best solution that I have found is to use a disposable plastic spoon as the spoon will not damage the finish. However, one cannot apply much force to the delicate disposable spoon, so I need something sturdier. For removing bone from the grill and radiator, a spray of water &lt;em&gt;from the reverse side&lt;/em&gt; sometimes works. Might I damage the motor by spraying water with the hood open?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1458" LastActivityDate="2018-08-22T13:21:18.553" Title="How to clean dried blood and bone from the car grill" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4242" CreationDate="2015-02-12T10:58:56.210" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lay a ruler along the piece of paper where you want the straight line. Press down VERY firmly on the ruler with one hand, and sharply pull up the other side in short sharp motions, keeping the tension about the line of the ruler.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2755" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T10:58:56.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4282" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4288" CreationDate="2015-02-12T11:07:41.760" Score="16" ViewCount="12279" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have several Micro SD Cards for my Raspberry Pi. However, they often get mixed up because they are so small:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CgScw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CgScwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;MicroSD Card&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mikroe.com/products/view/966/microsd-card-2gb-with-adapter/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;image source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unlike regular SD Cards and Flash Drives, I cannot label them. How can I organize them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:24:55.980" LastActivityDate="2020-10-12T22:18:26.073" Title="How can I organize Micro SD Cards?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;labeling&gt;" AnswerCount="14" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4283" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2015-02-12T11:45:23.033" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could get a piece of cardboard and cut Mirco SD sized holes into it and then write what each one is above or below its respective hole.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'd need to put a backing on the card so  that the SD cards don't just fall straight through if you try and pick the board up - try something like another sheet of cardboard or even paper, if you're looking for a more protective solution, do the same with Styrofoam or something similar (however Styrofoam is prone to static build up and could lead to the SD Card being damaged or destroyed).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also put the cut out into a small plastic cover (something like a normal SD card or an old Game Boy game case) which would then keep them all sorted and all in one place!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a link to &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20140627161402/http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-micro-sd-card-organizer/?ALLSTEPS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;instructables&lt;/a&gt; where I was able to find something similar to what I am describing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't do it for you then you could invest in something like a small fishing box with lots of small compartments and have one compartment for each SD Card - might be a bit over the top for such small devices but it is up to you! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorDisplayName="user27887" LastEditDate="2019-06-25T13:37:45.300" LastActivityDate="2019-06-25T13:37:45.300" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4242" CreationDate="2015-02-12T11:59:50.420" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest way? Lick the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fold it so that the crease will lie where you want the cut to occur. Then, lick the edge of the crease. Fold it back over on itself, so the crease is on the other side of the paper now, but in the same place. Lick the edge of the crease again. Rip carefully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't want to use spit? Run a finger under the tap or something. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Why do so many of the other answers require tools?? If the asker doesn't have scissors, why would they have a ruler or roller cutter?)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2758" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T11:59:50.420" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4242" CreationDate="2015-02-12T12:58:17.247" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only way to cut paper with clean straight edges is using a &lt;strong&gt;cutting ruler&lt;/strong&gt; and a sharp &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utility_knife&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;cutting knife&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jllpS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2SLOv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will beat all scissors in precision. All tear and cut solutions will inevitably lead to more or less visible paper fibers at the cutting edge, and in addition the foldings process will make the rims always stand up a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But alas, once you don't have a pair of scissors at hand you likely also won't have a cutting ruler or a cutting knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is when our imagination will give us all the hacks needed:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Make something a cutting ruler&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anything with a stiff straight edge may serve as a ruler for this single purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a board or a latch&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the edge of a plastic box&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a picture frame&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find a glass pane&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use an old tile&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a thick cardboard&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Look out for a metal pipe with a square profile&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take a hardcover book&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use a CD or DVD case&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;of course there will be many more items you may find when looking around&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Make something your cutting knife&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most important thing a cutting knife needs to have is a sharp, very sharp blade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Razor blades&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Surgeon's skalpels may even beat a cutting knife in sharpness&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Steak cutlery when freshly sharpened&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some kitchen knifes when newly sharpened may also cut paper&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Swiss army knifes or other pocket knifes come with blades sharp enough&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Broken glass may have very sharp ends (but take care to cut the paper, not your fingers!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When in an outdoor survival camp you may even use a sharp-edged rock (flintstones are great) but you may not really need to cut paper there.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;How to cut&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When cutting the paper it is vital to &lt;strong&gt;hold the ruler firm&lt;/strong&gt; in place. It easily slips especially after we felt we need more pressure from a not too sharp blade. &lt;strong&gt;Cut several times&lt;/strong&gt; the same line with little rather than one time with too much of pressure applied to the blade. Cut on a &lt;strong&gt;firm but not hard surface&lt;/strong&gt;. There are special cutting mats to protect your desk from scratches but you could also use a newspaper or a journal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety note:&lt;/strong&gt; be very careful when using a cutting ruler. Be constantly aware that the cutting knife wants to jump over the guiding edge of the ruler and attack your hand. This becomes more likely as you decrease the angle between the blade edge and the paper surface, that is, when you &amp;quot;drag&amp;quot; the blade along instead of holding it near vertical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T07:34:29.353" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2015-02-12T14:33:19.750" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use &quot;neon color PET book page markers&quot;, removing them before insertion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2718" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T14:33:19.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4288" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2015-02-12T14:57:45.317" Score="30" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe the most efficient way is to use a pillbox, like this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/C8RAh.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;pillbox&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is what I do. They are pretty strong, have enough space and they are very cheap.&#xA;There are many different kinds, if you fancy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2503" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2015-02-12T17:04:24.880" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T17:04:24.880" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4289" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4290" CreationDate="2015-02-12T15:19:33.220" Score="7" ViewCount="5240" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes when I am playing sports or working out, I hurt something and I need an ice pack. Usually, I will use a bag ice of wrapped in a paper towel, but this always leaks after 15-25 minutes. &lt;strong&gt;Is there any way to make an ice pack that won't leak?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit&lt;/strong&gt;: A bag of ice leaks through the corners of the bag&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:10:59.707" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T14:01:12.020" Title="How to make an ice pack that doesn't leak" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4290" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4289" CreationDate="2015-02-12T15:19:33.220" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best option is to use a frozen sponge inside of a Ziploc bag. This works because when the sponge melts it will use it sponginess to soak up the water and make sure it doesn't leak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thekitchn.com/make-diy-ice-packs-from-a-kitchen-sponge-my-kitchen-escapades-176888&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;thekitchn.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z4EoE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z4EoEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T14:01:12.020" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T14:01:12.020" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4221" CreationDate="2015-02-12T15:25:39.223" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may sound strange and childish, but I had a 1 mile walk to the subway every day over a bumpy tree-root-lifted sidewalk filled with other pedestrians, baby strollers, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The street was busy and the space between parked cars and moving cars was a dedicated bike lane with a large number of bikers who yelled at skateboarders.  I was always frustrated I could not increase the length of time getting to the subway without generating a sweat in my clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One day I saw a grown man skipping... like a kid in a playground... simply skipping to the subway. It is less then jogging, so it doesn't generate as much sweat and even with nice shoes you can do it.  Skipping doesn't require smooth sidewalks or a speed that can match or keep up with bikers.  It can also avoid other pedestrians, baby strollers etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only issue is it's skipping and not the most manly mode of transportation.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;I could never bring myself to do it, but it's an alternative that's faster and pretty adaptable to environments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2768" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2021-04-02T15:54:39.720" LastActivityDate="2021-04-02T15:54:39.720" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4292" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-12T15:36:16.210" Score="4" ViewCount="2987" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/q/49585&quot;&gt;My metal mesh tea strainer rusted so I discarded it&lt;/a&gt;, but I have failed to find a replacement  strainer because this teapot was likely purchased overseas. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a teapot, how else can I filter the tea leaves steeped in hot water, from the resultant liquid that is poured and sipped? Woefully, this teapot can't be equipeed with a filter at the spout.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:37.127" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T19:11:07.657" Title="How to steep but separate leaves in a teapot without a mesh strainer?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4280" CreationDate="2015-02-12T15:38:21.640" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dried blood can not easily be removed by general purpose soaps as it consists of rather firmly denaturized proteins designed for tightening wounds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Glass cleaner&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One known chemical dissolvent also capable of dissolving dried blood is &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonia&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ammonia&lt;/a&gt;, which is an ingredient of houshold glass cleaners. This makes it easily and widely available. Glass cleaners do come in a spray bottle to make application on a car grill easier. Nevertheless Ammonia only helps to soften the dried blood when soaked with it. We need some mechanical shrubbing in addition, best with a soft sponge or brush to not damage the chrome and varnish. Depending on the amount of blood it may also be sufficient to just spray water from a hose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the blood was removed we will likely get a much easier removal of other materials such a bone, hair or other body remnants, as they will be firmly attached by blood clots that act like glue here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Meat tenderizers&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case we do not succeed with glass cleaner we can also add enzymes to ease dissolving the blood proteins. Such enzymes are found in laundry agents but we may get a much higher concentration of enzymes if we applied them directly. Powerful enzymes such as bromelain or papain are used in meat tenderizers. Therefore we can apply meat tenderizing powder on tenacious blood stains after soaking them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T18:38:50.077" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4292" CreationDate="2015-02-12T15:55:54.970" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;you can make your own tea bags by using a square of cheese cloth or muslin folded over a few times, place the loose tea in it, use butcher's twine to tie the bag up and there you go! you can even untie the twine and re-use the cloth for other bags.  What's good about this hack is that you can make tea bags of any size depending on how large you cut the cloth. so you can make single serving ones for just a cup or you can make larger ones for when you want an entire pot of tea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have cheese cloth/muslin I suppose you could use another fabric but you really want something thin so that the water can seep in and mix with the tea and also to let flavor out of the bag and into the tea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T15:55:54.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2015-02-12T16:32:29.827" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can open a jar by first putting a rubber band around the lid:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMTUnsbZelI&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMTUnsbZelI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More info on this &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5271608/open-stuck-jars-with-rubber-bands&quot;&gt;other Lifehacker site&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2772" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T16:32:29.827" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4296" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-12T18:32:35.070" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks for sharpening, storing, or otherwise relating to knives.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-13T01:50:17.237" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T01:50:17.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4297" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-12T18:32:35.070" Score="0" Body="Hacks for sharpening, storing, or otherwise relating to knives." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-12T21:06:38.933" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T21:06:38.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4298" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4299" CreationDate="2015-02-12T18:35:38.530" Score="3" ViewCount="594" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm trying to find any life hacks which helps me to safe time on &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_cleaner&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;vacuuming&lt;/a&gt; the room. Especially if you need to repeat the work every few days over and over again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not talking about the right posture or time management, but physical things which could help with that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:10:47.190" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T10:19:43.883" Title="How to vacuum room with minimal amount of effort?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4298" CreationDate="2015-02-12T18:38:36.320" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Think about your floor as grid paper:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uzlMP.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uzlMPm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each square as wide as the head of your vacuum. Vacuum around objects as to best avoid retracing squares. After a while, you'll get used to the layout of a room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only physical &quot;hacks&quot; would be to choose your outlet wisely so you don't trip over the power cord.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:31:24.917" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:31:24.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4298" CreationDate="2015-02-12T19:10:01.933" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My advice would be to invest &lt;a href=&quot;http://robot-vacuum-review.toptenreviews.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Robot Vacuum&lt;/a&gt;. This will make your life easier by giving your boring task of cleaning floors to the robot. Some of them can clean your whole house while you are gone and when you back after a busy work, it's great to see your floors clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually the've the following useful cleaning capabilities such as:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Operating Pattern such as Virtual Map, Back and Forth or Random,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scheduled Cleaning (you can program to operate at certain days or time),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Height Adjustment (some of them can move from one type of flooring to another),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cliff Sensor (preventing falling from the stairs),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Return to Charging Base (some of them can automatically return to their base to recharge),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Virtual Walls (you can place small devices at the places which robot should avoid), &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remote Control (you can use remote controller to control them, even when you're on the holidays),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;and many more.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T19:10:01.933" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4301" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4303" CreationDate="2015-02-12T19:14:54.610" Score="11" ViewCount="17888" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are there any ways of generating electricity for free&lt;sup&gt;*&lt;/sup&gt;? It doesn't have to be &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;110/220/230V&lt;/a&gt;, but for example charging the mobile would be useful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;* - free in terms of money, e.g. without paying electricity/gas bill for its generation (purchase not included)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T08:36:16.667" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T17:57:25.090" Title="How to generate electricity for free?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4301" CreationDate="2015-02-12T19:21:02.187" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;No way to do this without an initial outlay. Either of the following could work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Solar panels&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Electricity-generating stationary bike&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A windmill on your roof.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-02-13T14:17:31.473" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T14:17:31.473" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4301" CreationDate="2015-02-12T19:27:38.560" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Apple&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For this trick, you need an apple!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvqd_M-685U&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5GoZI.png&quot; alt=&quot;Charging Phone with a fruit&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just kidding, any &lt;strong&gt;acid-like vegetable/fruit&lt;/strong&gt; is fine:)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In order for &lt;strong&gt;a fruit or vegetable be a battery&lt;/strong&gt;, it needs to be able to conduct electricity (&lt;strong&gt;acids make H+ ions/charged particles&lt;/strong&gt;, when put in a solution like water). These type of acid particles are the same as in electric current. So in other words, more acidic, then better (or more sour it taste, it more acidic). As you can guess, &lt;strong&gt;a lemon&lt;/strong&gt; would make a better battery than banana, however less power than a potato!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To use lemons, for 1.5V you may need around 3-5 lemons connected in series. You can use a copper penny/nail and a galvanized/zinc nail into each side to create +/- terminals). In example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biobaterie#mediaviewer/File:4LemonCircuit.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R1j6Qm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;4 lemon circuit&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biobaterie#mediaviewer/File:LemonCircuitDiagram.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5QWFmm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Lemon Circuit - Anode and Cathode&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To create fruit-powered Radio Control (RC) Car, you'll need more lemons as shown in the diagram below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://van.physics.illinois.edu/qa/listing.php?id=2390&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rBgNWm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Fruit-powered Radio Control (RC) Car diagram&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See this in practice below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(video) &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuiPDBA3XZI&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Charge an iPod with banana, apple and orange.&lt;/a&gt; by MaxReckless99 at YouTube&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(video) &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D23JH30ZMK0&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Create a Lemon Battery&lt;/a&gt; by Science Hacks and Beyond at YouTube&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(video) &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noI7TmspMrM&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;How To Make Your Own Potato Battery Two-Point-Four&lt;/a&gt; at YouTube&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Probably fake, but interesting:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(video) &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvqd_M-685U&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Charging non-Apple Phone with an apple&lt;/a&gt; by FruitatedGermany at YouTube&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(video) &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StLbDYMc0IA&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Watermelon DVD player&lt;/a&gt; by FruitatedGermany at YouTube&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://van.physics.illinois.edu/qa/listing.php?id=2390&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Q &amp;amp; A: Fruit Batteries&lt;/a&gt; at Department of Physics in University of Illinois&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biobattery&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Biobattery&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkaline_battery&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Alkaline battery&lt;/a&gt; at Wikipedia&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Coke&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Power a Nokia phone by giving it some Coke (soda). This invention was done by China-based designer Daizi Zheng who modified mobile device to include a chemical board capable of converting carbohydrates and sugar into energy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See more: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/coke-powered-cellphone-concept/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Cell phone powered by Coke makes better use of a sugar rush than you ever will&lt;/a&gt; at Digital Trends&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nearly &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/nearly-1-out-of-10-americans-use-smartphones-during-sex/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;1 of 10 Americans use smartphones during sex&lt;/a&gt;, therefore using body heat can be easily converted into electricity by a new creation from Vodafone. They've developed (something called Power Pocket) which is a thermoelectric material that is small enough to be stitched into clothing and body heat is absorbed by the material and converted into voltage that's able to charge up your device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.vodafone.co.uk/2013/06/12/vodafone-unveils-the-future-of-festival-season-tech-charge-your-phone-while-you-sleep/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Vodafone unveils the future of festival season tech: Charge your phone while you sleep&lt;/a&gt; at Vodafone blog &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Urine&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Researchers from England’s University of Bristol and Bristol Robotics Laboratory have found a way to convert your pee into an electrical charge, using bacteria grown on carbon fiber anodes, placed inside ceramic cylinders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sources:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(video) &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LTprRQTKAw&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Mobile phone runs on urine power - Bristol Robotics Laboratory&lt;/a&gt; by UWE Bristol at Youtube&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Screaming&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yelling at a dead phone to charge it? Why not?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Scientists at South Korea’s Sungkyunkwan University found a way to convert a person’s voice into energy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://theweek.com/articles/484875/phone-charge-voice&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;The phone you can charge with your voice&lt;/a&gt; at The Week&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A rotary charger&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A company based in Mumai called Idea Forge aims to meet the demand for rural cell-phone power with the Roto Charger, a rotary device that works by either cranking the handle (by mimicking a fishing reel) or rolling the device on a surface, then connecting to a cell-phone (one minute of rotation gives around 3 minutes of talk-time).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://earthtechling.com/2010/01/hand-cranked-cell-phone-charger-has-india-talking/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;hand-cranked cell phone charger has rural India talking&lt;/a&gt; at Earth Techling&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjXzlyUBCdc&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Roto Charger in action (video)&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Land line&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a land line, you can use it, but it's limited to a few milliamps so it should be enough to charge your mobile phone. See the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUxx-4bUo4Q&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;video&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please be aware of applicable local/federal laws regarding phone lines in your area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Emergency-Power-from-a-Phone-Line/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gCOh1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;How to Get Emergency Power from a Phone Line by DIY Hacks and How Tos&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sources/links:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://makezine.com/2013/05/06/how-to-get-emergency-power-from-a-phone-line/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;DIY Hacks &amp;amp; How To’s: Get Emergency Power from a Phone Line&lt;/a&gt; at Make Zine&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Emergency-Power-from-a-Phone-Line/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Get Emergency Power from a Phone Line&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120520083120AAviHlN&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Free electricity hack work&lt;/a&gt; at Yahoo Answers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/worst-ways-to-charge-phone/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;10 technically possible but totally awful ways to charge your phone.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homopolar_generator&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Homopolar generators&lt;/a&gt; (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homopolar_motor&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Homopolar motor&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-02-13T14:50:42.020" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T14:50:42.020" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4304" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4292" CreationDate="2015-02-12T20:49:17.323" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;To add to the cheesecloth idea... coffee filters can also be used to make a pouch for a bundle of leaves.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would caution to be careful of using fabrics or materials that are not food-safe as they may contain chemicals that will leach right into the tea along with the good stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2781" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T20:49:17.323" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4305" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3990" CreationDate="2015-02-12T20:52:57.893" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coat the inside of the heal with a tool dip or with shoe goo.  It will put an extra layer of material there and can be reapplied as you wear it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2781" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T20:52:57.893" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4301" CreationDate="2015-02-12T22:10:19.153" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're like me, then you probably have &lt;em&gt;at least&lt;/em&gt; one or two spare electric motors lying around the house. If not, check again: fans, remote-controlled cars, vacuum cleaners, electric lawnmowers, dishwashers, and even electric shavers are all examples of household devices that contain electric motors. (Basically, if it has moving parts, you're probably good to go!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why do I bring up the subject of electric motors? Simple!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Any electric motor can also be used as an electric generator.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;DISCLAIMER: high-end &amp;quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brushless_DC_electric_motor&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;brushless&lt;/a&gt;&amp;quot; electric motors require special circuitry for use as generators, as do &amp;quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_motor&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;A/C&lt;/a&gt;&amp;quot; motors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you know what kind of motor you're dealing with before you start, and ALWAYS do your research! Otherwise, you might end up damaging your electronics (or yourself!) instead of charging them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, ALWAYS make sure to test your rig before you connect anything to it--you might find yourself generating 110V A/C when you expected to find 5V D/C, or vice versa!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have any spare electric motors lying around (or are willing to sacrifice an old appliance to get one), then it's just a matter of finding some way to keep the motor spinning, and voila! Free electricity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's few ideas to get you started:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try adding a handle and cranking the motor-generator's shaft manually, or (when you get tired of that) attaching it to a bicycle and pedaling.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have a decorative windmill in your yard (or can &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mdpub.com/Wind_Turbine/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;rig one up&lt;/a&gt;), that's plenty to turn an appropriately-sized motor-generator. Assuming that you get plenty of wind where you live (this works &lt;em&gt;great&lt;/em&gt; in farm country), a setup like this can be scaled all the way from AA-battery charging up to constant 12V power supply.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you live in an apartment and water service is included in your rent, then look up &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-Amazing-Tesla-CD-Turbine/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;DIY water turbines&lt;/a&gt;; it's easier than you'd think (albeit &lt;a href=&quot;http://what-if.xkcd.com/91/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;not particularly eco-friendly&lt;/a&gt;)!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have natural flowing water (stream, river) nearby, consider rigging up an old-school water wheel. They can push a lot of torque at a consistent(ly slow) speed, so even some geared motors might be within your reach; appropriately matched to an output, you could potentially get a solid 12-14V D/C out of one of these.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have one of those novelty hand-crank or shake-to-charge flashlights lying around, they've already done all the work for you; simply tap into the wires that feed its internal battery, and you can extract the power it generates for other purposes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And while I'm at it, here are a few more best practices to help you make the most of your DIY generator:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I highly recommend connecting an appropriately-selected rechargeable battery to the output; as long as you put a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;diode&lt;/a&gt; in line with the wires to make sure that the power flows &lt;strong&gt;into&lt;/strong&gt; the battery instead of &lt;strong&gt;out of&lt;/strong&gt; it (once again, do your research), you can store the electricity you generate for later use!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Another option is to add a capacitor in line with the output (note: only works with D/C generators); it will help to smooth out the electricity you produce, so it will play nicer with others.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you're willing to sink an upfront investment into this project, then you can never go wrong with a full-on &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltage_regulator&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;voltage regulator&lt;/a&gt;; these circuits can take any given input voltage (within a certain range), and coerce it to a specific output voltage. If you're planning on directly charging/powering any real electronics with this setup, then one of these is a &lt;strong&gt;must&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Another fun project (which should only be tackled after you've got a &lt;strong&gt;powerful&lt;/strong&gt; generator pumping a &lt;strong&gt;regulated&lt;/strong&gt; voltage into one or more &lt;strong&gt;large&lt;/strong&gt; 12V batteries) is to &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_inverter&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;invert&lt;/a&gt; your D/C power supply so that you can drive 120/240V A/C appliances; this add-on requires that everything up to this point is solid and dependable, but you'll definitely be left with something worth bragging about!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's enough information to get you going, but as always, do your research! You might be surprised to find how deep this rabbit hole goes. XD&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2784" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T20:26:01.683" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4307" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4298" CreationDate="2015-02-12T23:02:29.940" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't try to do it too fast. If you swipe too fast it won't pick up all the dust and you have to do that part of the floor again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also don't let the dustbag get too full or you will lose suction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clean/replace the filters, to keep suction high.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Declare part of your house &quot;no-go&quot;, live in the kitchen, less use of an area means less cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1600" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T23:02:29.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4308" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4289" CreationDate="2015-02-12T23:19:20.047" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you sport a lot you should invest in a gel-pack or two. They're not expensive. The benefit of gel-packs is that they don't freeze. A frozen block of ice only has a small contact area. The gel-pack has gel which isn't frozen so you can get a much larger contact area by wrapping it around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to go cheaper you could look at cooling elements you use for a coolbox. They're very cheap but blocks of ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And the very very cheap way is using icecube-bags you get in the supermarket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep normal precautions though, never let it touch the skin directly, just like with ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1600" LastActivityDate="2015-02-12T23:19:20.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4309" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4314" CreationDate="2015-02-13T00:07:10.503" Score="6" ViewCount="4587" Body="&lt;p&gt;A cockroach infestation has formed in my house a while ago, probably because food was left out and dishes were never done. However for the last few months I have made sure to keep the place clean and have even used a bug bomb (the thing that looks like fly spray, but you leave it on in your house for a few hours) but there still just as many if not more cockroachs now. I can't afford an exterminator. How can I find and eradicate this cockroach infestation &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2794" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T07:05:06.993" Title="Eradicate a cockroach infestation" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4310" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-13T01:15:17.753" Score="7" ViewCount="10734" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am looking for a hack to help me remove stubborn dog hair from my cloth car seat.  It seems resistant to vacuuming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2766" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T03:45:10.003" LastActivityDate="2017-05-26T03:35:37.560" Title="How do I effectively remove dog hair from my car seat?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4125" CreationDate="2015-02-13T03:02:03.253" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that using medical adhesive remover (like &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0019GG2K6&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;) works to remove stickers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KUjiw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KUjiwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I happen to have a bunch lying around that I've never used, but you can order them from Amazon (&lt;em&gt;they're not expensive; if you look, you'll probably find something cheaper than I did&lt;/em&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This was my answer to a &lt;a href=&quot;https://travel.stackexchange.com/q/42124/26164&quot;&gt;similar question on Travel&lt;/a&gt;; you might want to check out the other answers to that question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:52:13.953" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T14:01:55.410" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4312" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-13T04:11:07.727" Score="5" ViewCount="1550" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have many cardboard boxes of odd sizes for my two computer monitors, speakers, laptop, coffee maker, steamer, sampler, printer etc. because I usually move every year and like to keep the packaging so that my stuff has less of a chance of breaking during moving.  Are there any uses that don't damage the integrity of the box, or any good way to keep them organized and out of the way? They just continue to fall out of my closet and can never seem to stay put. I plan to live in apartments until I have enough money saved to buy a house in cash so I won't have a basement, spare room, or that kind of storage place for a long time.  Also, I have kept all of the packaging like styrofoam and cardboard inserts because it keeps the appliances more secure during moves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:08:57.647" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:08:57.647" Title="How should I deal with boxes for appliances?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4313" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4312" CreationDate="2015-02-13T04:31:27.920" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Arrange them in a large cube and use strips of duct tape or packaging tape to keep them together. Using plastic wrap around the cube is even better, but make sure you have enough!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T03:19:24.707" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T03:19:24.707" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4309" CreationDate="2015-02-13T04:32:14.533" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mix a bag of flower, a box of sugar, and a box of borax together in a large bowl.  Cover the infected area, probably your kitchen, and all nearby flat areas including the floor with the powder and &lt;strong&gt;do not&lt;/strong&gt; touch the powder for at least 10 days. Also set out lots of glue traps against walls and in corners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will begin to notice that roaches are crawling around in the powder and then dying.  They are eating the sugar and simultaneously being poisoned by the borax.  The flour helps it to stick to them.  Just let them lay there, do not sweep them up for at least ten days.  After ten days you should notice that the glue traps are filled with roaches of all sizes and there are countless baby to medium roaches dead in the powder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sweep up the powder and then &lt;strong&gt;immediately&lt;/strong&gt; get a few cans of caulk and caulk &lt;strong&gt;every single crack&lt;/strong&gt; that you can find in your entire house. This will take a long time but it must be done or else they will just re infest.  After the caulk has dried spray all seams between walls and the floor with raid daily for at least two weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At this point you should notice significantly less if not no roaches.  As long as you keep your house clean, i.e. do dishes immediately after using them, wipe up bathroom if it is wet after a shower, dont leave out food &lt;strong&gt;ever&lt;/strong&gt;, etc. then you should be good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I apologize for the gratuitous bolded text but this is incredibly important, I have waged all out war with roaches for extended periods of time.  I have won some and lost some but I have slowly crafted this method and it has never failed me. I know it is an inconvenience especially the powder and not touching it because it basically means that area is off limit.  I would suggest to cover the entire kitchen and either eat out for two weeks or have a very thin path to the microwave or fridge that you can use to travel.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few notes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roaches love water. They love it. Never leave anything wet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roaches are tiny.  They can get through basically any crack&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roaches swarm.  They are notorious for being incredibly persistent because they reproduce and swarm so quickly  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roaches are widespread. It is likely that if you are infested then so are your neighbors I would suggest talking to them to learn more about the situation&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roaches must die.  If you ever to see one after this process, it must immediately be killed, preferably with raid in case any other roaches are around&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Good luck bud&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-14T07:05:06.993" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T07:05:06.993" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4069" CreationDate="2015-02-13T04:41:27.050" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I had problems with squirrels in my garden, I was told that using &lt;strong&gt;coyote urine&lt;/strong&gt; worked as a squirrel repellent; litter critters are scared of big things like that, and leaving a scent is a good way to make them think that there's something scary that recently came to the neighborhood, and they'll leave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may need to be refreshed from time to time, I think it's a week or two....try it, and see how long it takes for them squirrels to come back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find it &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&amp;amp;field-keywords=coyote%20urine&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;on Amazon&lt;/a&gt;, for much cheaper than I was honestly expecting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck! :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T04:41:27.050" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4316" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4310" CreationDate="2015-02-13T05:17:32.387" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap duct tape around your hand, sticky side out. Pat the affected area till the tape is full of crud. Repeat until it doesn't pick anything else up. If there is still hair, try putting your hand down a little harder and picking it up with a rolling motion. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T05:17:32.387" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4318" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4312" CreationDate="2015-02-13T06:26:31.773" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If they are empty, Smaller boxes into bigger boxes, this way you can save a lot of room. Just stack as much as possible. Depending on how many boxes of different sizes you have you might end up with 2 instead of 6.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2503" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T06:26:31.773" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4319" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4301" CreationDate="2015-02-13T07:33:42.893" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes and no.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any form of electricity generation can be used for free, if the source of power is free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, if you get free gas, a gas generator can be used &quot;for free&quot;. If you have free wind or sun, then you can get &quot;free&quot; wind power or solar power.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can stick an inductance coil near a power line, you can leech power &quot;for free&quot;, at least until you get caught and fined.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you stick a dynamo on your bicycle, you can generate power &quot;for free&quot; for as long as you pedal. If you live near a stream, or get free water, you can put one wheel in the water, and generate power &quot;for free&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a plethora of methods of providing small amounts of electricity to remote villages for lighting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The big problems with all this are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You're basically converting one form of energy into another, whether it's thermal, kinetic, or whatever. So, you need that form of free energy to convert &lt;em&gt;from&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As others have mentioned, there's often an initial outlay to harness/convert the energy.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There's often a significant maintenance cost.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once you have the energy, you need to get it to the devices that can use it. Which means laying wires. More cost.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once you have it at the device (whether a mains device, or a battery) you then need to convert it to AC or DC, and step the voltage up or down and clean it to remove spikes and brown-outs and regulate it and smooth it and...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There's also the cost of batteries or some other method to store any power you do not use immediately.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You need to keep it safe for everyone who might come near it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have enough surplus that you want to sell it back to the grid, that's a WHOLE 'nother can of worms!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2801" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T07:33:42.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4301" CreationDate="2015-02-13T09:44:29.893" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Also there is Peltier element (&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_effect&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_effect&lt;/a&gt;) which can be used to convert free &quot;heat&quot; to electricity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Peltier element allows to convert temperature difference to the voltage and vise versa. You can use any source of heat to produce electricity in that way (fire, sun, hands lots of them). See the video &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzTn9GtSpEU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzTn9GtSpEU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2803" LastEditorUserId="2803" LastEditDate="2015-02-17T11:15:52.060" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T11:15:52.060" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4321" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4301" CreationDate="2015-02-13T09:44:31.083" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a chimney you'll also probably have one of those fan on top. They tend to spin quite fast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could combine that with a dynamo or better a DC electric motor (dynamo are usually offer more resistance and could stop the fan) to generate power from the wind. Where I'm from is not particularly windy, but the fan is ALWAYS spinning, I guess because of the air flux induced by the chimney.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you'll want to plug your home-made-windmill to a battery, so you can use the generated electricity when needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to put a diode in the circuit or you'll end up with the battery powering the motor ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2341" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T09:44:31.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4322" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4242" CreationDate="2015-02-13T11:15:27.780" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use thread or string or copper wire or any thin wire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;first fold the paper and then place the thread between folded paper, fix the one end of thread and pull the other end smoothly will cut the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use to teach this method to small kids to cut paper straightly without getting ingured by knife or scissors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rajnikant Sharma&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2807" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T11:15:27.780" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4324" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4349" CreationDate="2015-02-13T12:12:02.363" Score="7" ViewCount="16007" Body="&lt;p&gt;At home I have a load of loose disks that I have either lost the case for or it never had a case in the first place and these usually end up getting scratched up and quickly become unusable, not to mention they are even easier to lose as they can slip down small cracks never to be seen again!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Does anyone know of how I can store loose discs without scratching them?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would prefer not to have to go out a buy one of those disk wallets that can store many disks - granted this would be a good solution but I wanted to see if there were any alternatives before spending money on anything!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T19:20:35.410" LastActivityDate="2016-12-30T17:13:33.753" Title="How to store loose CDs and other discs without scratching them?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4325" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4331" CreationDate="2015-02-13T12:18:37.317" Score="18" ViewCount="24083" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I get home and need to go out again soon and only have a short while to charge up my phone before I leave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Any tips or tricks on how to charge my phone any quicker?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to have to mess around with the charger or the phone (iPhone if that is needed for the answer) so please avoid these answers!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2015-12-29T20:34:49.817" LastActivityDate="2015-12-29T20:34:49.817" Title="How can I charge my smartphone faster?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4326" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4325" CreationDate="2015-02-13T12:25:01.017" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There really is no &quot;fast&quot; way to charge your phone. Via a computer, USB3.0 charges faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could buy a power bank. You can just leave it charging at home, and then take it later and use that to charge your phone. There are also some &quot;on the go&quot; chargers where you can put AA batteries in and use that to charge your phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could turn off the phone, while it is charging, so it doesn't consume power. Or turn it into airplane mode+turn off all not needed applications.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than that, there is no safe way to recharge your phone &quot;fast&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also buy a phone that has changeable battery itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2503" LastEditorUserId="2503" LastEditDate="2015-02-13T14:11:53.863" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T14:11:53.863" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4327" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4330" CreationDate="2015-02-13T12:44:11.443" Score="8" ViewCount="7264" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;a&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;z&lt;/strong&gt; keys specifically doesn't work most of the time. The &lt;strong&gt;v&lt;/strong&gt; key is also showing the tendency to get jammed too. Sometimes its works , without having to do anything or with enough pressure. I'm using the laptop's On-screen keyboard to type in the &lt;strong&gt;a&lt;/strong&gt; , &lt;strong&gt;z&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;v&lt;/strong&gt;. Why is this happening and can someone please help me out of my misery? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2484" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-02-08T21:01:42.890" LastActivityDate="2020-07-30T16:29:37.387" Title="How to fix stuck laptop keys?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;keys&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4328" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4324" CreationDate="2015-02-13T13:03:46.720" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been in the same situation and I've done three things :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Single CD cases&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2.Plastic packet-type case&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. External Hard Disk&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use the single CD cases to store the games . Although it is not a suitable method for storing every single CD you've got , it can be used to store the important ones (ie. Console games,Premium software etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure what they are generally called as, but they're for single CDs or two(front&amp;amp;back) , cheap, prevents scratches and durable. I'll leave a description of it, since I don't know what it is called:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Plastic packet with some kind of plastic fiber inside it to prevent CDs from getting scratched. It has two storage areas on either side. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you've a bunch of CD (less important but still useful) , the HDD is feasible, but of course, its time consuming to copy the files from the CD to the HDD.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IMO&lt;/strong&gt; the disk wallet is highly efficient compared to my amateurish suggestions :P &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2484" LastEditorUserId="2484" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T06:49:02.753" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T06:49:02.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4329" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4324" CreationDate="2015-02-13T13:39:19.223" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a CD &quot;spindle&quot; - you get them when you buy bulk blank CDs and DVDs.&#xA;It tidies them up and keeps them relatively scratch free.   However, whilst it keeps them tidy it just transfers the problem down the line when you want to retrieve the CD from the stack... you have to be quite careful not to scratch them... probably best for archive CDs that you won't use very often. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T13:39:19.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4327" CreationDate="2015-02-13T13:43:20.090" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;They are not designed to be fixed, unfortunately. Often tiny bits of plastic break off that hold the key in place - even then the missing &quot;key&quot; might still work by tapping the rubber thing underneath.  When that fails its time to visit ebay for a replacement.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T13:43:20.090" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4331" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4325" CreationDate="2015-02-13T14:52:24.917" Score="25" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are numerous things you need to know about charging your phone in order to charge it any faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ampere is unit of current intensity. So higher amperage means &lt;em&gt;more energy&lt;/em&gt; in the same time. &lt;sub&gt;It does &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; damage the battery if you charge with lower (&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/4325/how-can-i-charge-my-smartphone-quicker/#comment6482_4335&quot;&gt;or higher&lt;/a&gt;) amperage than recommended by the wall adapter, if it's lower it simply charges slower.&lt;/sub&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;USB 2.0 has a maximum of 0.5 ampere&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;USB 3.0 has a maximum of 0.9 ampere (only when transmitting data at SuperSpeed rates) or 1.5 ampere&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a wall outlet definitely has enough ampere for all current types of smartphones or tablets, so it's down to the wall adapter&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So check the wall adapter that came with your phone so you know which power source is fast enough for maximum charging speed. It should state how much ampere (SI unit symbol: &lt;code&gt;A&lt;/code&gt;, often shortened to &lt;em&gt;amps&lt;/em&gt;) the output got. Most common smartphones &quot;need&quot; (for fastest charging) 1.0 ampere, newer smartphones &quot;need&quot; 1.5 ampere and tablets even &quot;need&quot; 2.0 ampere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Turning your smartphone completely off increases charging speed to a maximum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;as an alternative you can:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use flight mode (already increases speed significantly)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;turn off wireless connections manually (Wi-Fi, mobile data connection, GPS, etc.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;limit mobile data connection to GSM&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(these tips are also handy if you simply want to make your battery last longer)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;closing apps reduces power consumption as well&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your smartphone drains the battery faster than before it could be a sign of the battery itself dying. This just happens; batteries have a limited lifetime but discussing how to increase battery life is a different topic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;Sources:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampere&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ampere&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;USB&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Experience and research&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T10:17:14.257" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4332" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4292" CreationDate="2015-02-13T16:19:50.367" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy ordinary, empty tea bags? (e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001BLCIN4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/T-Sac-Filter-Disposable-Infuser-Capacity/dp/B001BLCIN4&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2821" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T16:19:50.367" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4325" CreationDate="2015-02-13T16:22:41.767" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;The iPad charger will charge your iPhone faster than the iPhone charger that came with the phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The iPad charger puts out 5.1v at 2.1 amps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The iPhone charger is 5v at 1 amp. &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gjA8d.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;ipad and iPhone charger&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The larger of the two is the iPad charger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T16:39:01.517" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4334" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4312" CreationDate="2015-02-13T16:31:53.097" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unless you have kept all of the packaging with the boxes, such as styrofoam inserts and other such pieces to keep your stuff completely immobile, there is no good reason to keep the boxes. Go to your local grocery store and ask for boxes. If you go to a big store like Walmart at night and talk with a stocker, they get rid of hundreds of boxes a night and are usually totally willing to give them to you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T16:31:53.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4336" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4327" CreationDate="2015-02-13T17:21:38.137" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One more thought to add - depending on the particulars of the situation, canned (compressed) air can be used to blow out obstructions (food, hair, dust, whatever).  If the problem was caused by a now-dried spill of some sort, you can usually clean it out by using a q-tip moistened with a &lt;em&gt;small&lt;/em&gt; amount of 70% rubbing alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2781" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T17:21:38.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4337" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-13T20:18:16.083" Score="4" ViewCount="584" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that often, in the winter, I collect static electricity like nothing else. I'm not sure if its the cold, or my coat, or something else, but it's something I'd rather avoid, if I can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I do to minimize the effects of static electricity?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:08:10.610" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:08:10.610" Title="Avoiding static electricity" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-02-14T03:41:33.680" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4338" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4337" CreationDate="2015-02-13T20:30:57.957" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cold (winter) air has less water (moisture) in it. So, if you wanted to reduce static in your home, you could use a humidifier in the winter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Water in the air is what steals away extra electrons that hang out on us, so that's why it matters. To see the effect in real life, and how powerful it is, take a balloon and rub it against your hair or fleece. The rubber on the balloon will steal some electrons from you or the fleece. Now, turn on your water to a slow continuous stream, and hold the balloon next to it. You should see the water bend, trying to get to the balloon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5851341/how-can-i-avoid-static-shocks-in-the-winter&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://lifehacker.com/5851341/how-can-i-avoid-static-shocks-in-the-winter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2824" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T20:30:57.957" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4339" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4325" CreationDate="2015-02-13T21:13:39.287" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Short-circuit the USB data pins on the phone side, that's what the most powerful chargers do to tell the phone that it can draw the max amount of current without needing any digital negotiation (otherwise it would negotiate with the OS and only get 500mA).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#Charging_ports&quot;&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt; :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;on a dedicated charging port, the D+ and D− pins are shorted with a resistance not exceeding 200 ohms ... A dedicated charge port may have a rated current between 500 and 1,500 mA&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've built my adapter myself using two USB connectors (male and female) soldered by their power pins and the data pins bridged on the female (phone side) connector (the male/PC side data pins aren't connected) with a bit of heat-shrink insulation to protect it and hide the horrible soldering.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although this is against the USB standard, I have yet to discover any issue with it; all my devices work just fine and didn't go up in flames and in theory that shouldn't happen as there is over-current protection on the ports that will just shut down the computer if too much current is drawn. I'm saying in theory, just be wary of crap chinese gadgets with USB ports, as these ports have no such protections and may very well catch fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2831" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T21:13:39.287" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4340" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4325" CreationDate="2015-02-13T21:38:57.637" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;All USB devices are designed to work at 5V of voltage. Standard USB 1.0 and 2.0 current intensity is 0.5A but there are chargers which allow up to 1A current intensity and are still safe for the devices. With this higher intensity charging will be faster.&#xA;If your charging is extremely slow it might be a problem with the cable too. You can try to replace it and see if that helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2595" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T21:38:57.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4341" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4325" CreationDate="2015-02-13T22:07:29.140" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something else to take into consideration, not really mentioned in any of the other posts, but does affect how fast the phone charges: Even if you had a charger capable of delivering as much current the device was wanting to draw, there is still a limit on charging speed that boils down to how Li-Ion cells charge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most cells are happy (And by happy, I mean not-catching-on-fire) to be charged at somewhere between .5 and 1C, where C is the capacity of the battery with the units mangled. For example, my phone has a 2600mAh battery. Ideal charging rate would be somewhere between 1.3 and 2.6 amps. However, Li-Ions are also very temperature sensitive, which can lead to the not-happy fire scenario mentioned before, so most charge controllers also limit current when temperatures get too high. In most cell phones, I imagine the charge rate falls more towards the .5C range of things due to temperature constraints.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, on top of all that, that's not all. The .5-1C charging is only good for about 70% of a Li-Ion charge cycle. Li-Ions also do not like going much above their rated voltage (somewhere around 1% or less, I think), and the voltage on the cell will rise as it charges, eventually reaching 4.2V. Once that point is hit, the charge controller will hold the voltage, and decrease the current, which is shown on the dotted vertical line on this picture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vlj3D.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the reason why it always seems to take forever for your phone to charge for that last bit (I'm not exactly sure what drives the recharge rate in the constant voltage section of charge. I'm sure fun electrochemical stuff).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, the takeaway from this is your device will only charge so fast, regardless of how much current you can supply it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ti.com/lit/an/snva557/snva557.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.ti.com/lit/an/snva557/snva557.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2832" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T22:07:29.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4337" CreationDate="2015-02-13T22:27:21.393" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd like to add to Magna's answer above by suggesting &lt;em&gt;multiple&lt;/em&gt; humidifiers.  We live in a two story house with a wood stove.  The main living space has two ultrasonics and the bedroom has one. The woodstove, as a source of &quot;free&quot; heat for shoving more water into the air, has its own oldefashoined pot of water on top.  That manages to keep two cats and two people from sticking to each other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2781" LastActivityDate="2015-02-13T22:27:21.393" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4343" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="417" CreationDate="2015-02-13T23:12:22.617" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The automatic chicken pluckers you referenced are generally used in conjunction with scalding. I'm not sure how well they'll work without scalding, but I knew a friend who got by with the following set up:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scald (maybe optional?)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a homemade plucker hacked together from a corded drill, a 4&quot; PVC pipe, and 4 of the rubber fingers used in the automatic pluckers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The homemade plucker was assembled by drilling 4 holes at 90° each around the circumference of a short length of 4&quot; diameter PVC. The rubber fingers were inserted in these holes, to form an &quot;x&quot;. Then it was attached a cap to one end with a bolt inserted through the center and chucked up the bolt in the drill. Then the drill can be zip tied to a table or bench, and the trigger can be zip-tied down to keep it running.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be warned, it will send feathers flying EVERYWHERE!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can see a souped up version of what he used in this picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5cD8u.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5cD8um.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/637173/home-made-chicken-plucker-how-to-make&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image Source&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1392" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:00:31.320" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:00:31.320" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4344" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4345" CreationDate="2015-02-14T00:14:32.080" Score="9" ViewCount="3786" Body="&lt;p&gt;A permanent marker exploded and got all over everywhere (please don't ask how). Usually I just use water and soap to get it off, but takes too much work. So I was wondering:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there a method to remove permanent marker from all surfaces?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If not, what are some methods to remove it from different surfaces?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T07:29:49.517" LastActivityDate="2016-03-30T14:55:51.027" Title="How to remove permanent marker from furniture, clothes, skin etc" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4345" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4344" CreationDate="2015-02-14T00:14:32.080" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubbing alcohol is usually a catch-all method to remove permanent marker. Just apply to a clean towel or a cotton ball and then rub it on the stain. Also, there are different methods to remove permanent marker from different surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Tables/countertops&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Baking soda and toothpaste - apply a mixture of baking soda and toothpaste to the stain; then rub it using a clean, damp towel in a circular motion&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry erase marker - see &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/17/permanent-marker-on-a-dry-erase-board/18#18&quot;&gt;this answer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Nail Polish Remover - use this in the same way as rubbing alcohol&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Fabric&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For white fabrics, use bleach&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Citrus Juice - use this in the same way as rubbing alcohol; for weaker fabrics, dilute it first&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Furniture&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Aerosol hairspray - for leather only; just spray on the stain and rub it with a clean cloth&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Windex - apply to clean cloth and dab at the stain&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Skin&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubbing alcohol on a clean towel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soap and water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For more info see &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Permanent-Marker&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T00:14:32.080" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4346" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-14T03:30:42.177" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to moving objects, including moving them with &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/safety&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;safety&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;safety&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/efficiency&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;efficiency&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;efficiency&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not to be confused with &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/travel&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;travel&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;travel&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:27:22.663" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:27:22.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4347" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-14T03:30:42.177" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to moving objects, including moving them safely and efficiently. " OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:27:22.663" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:27:22.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4348" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-14T09:25:23.997" Score="18" ViewCount="20947" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some situations where I struggle to apply cold solid butter, which is hard to spread on breads/sandwiches. I usually cut it in small pieces, put it between the pieces of bread and microwave them. How can I handle this when I do not have access to a microwave? (Even the microwave doesn't help spread the butter evenly on the entire area.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually I keep it under sunlight for some time, but during early breakfast and winter this doesn't work, and it takes time as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I overcome this scenario?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1553" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T04:22:16.347" LastActivityDate="2017-05-23T14:29:33.053" Title="How do I apply cold solid spreads (butter/cheese) evenly on breads/sandwiches in a short time?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4349" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4324" CreationDate="2015-02-14T11:55:50.397" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always use standard A4 printing paper. Very cheap and available almost anywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put each disk on a piece of paper, right at the centre. Then fold the long edges, next fold the short edges, like shown in the picture. (Make it a reasonably tight fit, so the disk won't slide around inside this envelope, because paper is slightly abrassive, theoretically.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's all. No tape required, the disk won't slip out of the envelope easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qHAyL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qHAyLm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;A4 paper CD cover&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1488" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T11:23:20.290" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T11:23:20.290" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4148" CreationDate="2015-02-14T12:22:38.943" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure which state you live in but in NSW it's illegal to kill or trap bandicoots. There are a few things you can try to deter them-&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can try using chicken manure or something with a strong ammonia smell- they don't like the smell of ammonia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can use large floodlights. They'll stay away from well lit areas as they don't like light&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that you could always try some fine wire fencing. Hope that helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1963" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T12:22:38.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4351" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4352" CreationDate="2015-02-14T14:09:10.357" Score="3" ViewCount="1811" Body="&lt;p&gt;My bathroom sinks get clogged quite regularly.  I end up taking apart the u-tube and manually pulling out the disgusting mess with a coat hanger modified for the occasion.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there a way to unclog the sinks without having to take them apart?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The content of the clogs is soap scum, hair, and some associated mold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Before you mark this as another duplicate, note that the answers from these questions do &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; address the present question.  These ones are all manual, I'm looking for a solution where I don't have to take things apart and physically remove the clog.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/2084/how-can-i-clear-my-shower-drain-without-drain-cleaner&quot;&gt;shower drain question without drain cleaner&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/2331/how-to-unblock-a-blocked-drain/2458#2458&quot;&gt;unblock without chemicals&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To be clear, I'm fine with chemicals, potions, or other concoctions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T17:35:17.360" Title="Is there a non-mechanical solution to unclogging a sink drain?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;sink&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4352" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4351" CreationDate="2015-02-14T16:33:27.000" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Our kitchen sink clogged once after I used the disposal on potato peels. I ended up using the stopper, the plug used to fill the sink, like a plunger. So I would bet an actual toilet plunger would also work. I would recommend having one you only use on the sink though, don't want to be putting a dirty toilet plunger in your sink. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T16:33:27.000" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4125" CreationDate="2015-02-14T17:18:08.547" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stretcher.com/stories/980820b.cfm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Stretcher&lt;/a&gt;, you can use the peanut butter itself!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Smear the sticker with peanut butter. Let sit for a few hours. Then wipe the peanut butter and sticker off with a paper towel. For stubborn stickers, use a butter knife to gently scrape the rest away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Peanut butter works on all kinds of surfaces. I've even used it on my children's clothes when they've been washed and dried with stickers on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1553" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T17:18:08.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4354" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4351" CreationDate="2015-02-14T17:21:25.213" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I learned this one at university (there were some bad kitchen habits there!).  Roll your sleeves up and half-fill the sink (warm water is best) - it wont drain quickly by definition. With palms face down, place one hand over the other, and both over the plug hole.&#xA;Pump like CPR half a dozen times... then watch the water drain away :-)&#xA;You are effectively using your bare hands as a plunger. &#xA;My son's uni sink had been semi-blocked all autumn term... he was gobsmacked when I unclogged it in 30 seconds at Xmas.  Once you get a result you'll never forget this trick.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T17:21:25.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4325" CreationDate="2015-02-14T20:05:16.780" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lots of nice answers here, some uninformed answers as well, but I think that most of them miss the actual point. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First thing that needs to be understood is that device called &quot;charger&quot; is nothing more than a dumb power supply. It has no intelligence beyond the SMPS controller, which tries to maintain output voltage as current requirements change.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The charger itself is inside of the telephone itself and its operation can not be easily affected by the user.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As others have mentioned, it's actually important to know how fast the phone can charge, that is to say what is actually the maximum current that the charger will take. The charger will monitor the actual battery state and it's up to it to do the &quot;smart&quot; part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Power supply:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For fastest charging, the power supply needs to be able to provide as much current as the charger needs to charge the battery, plus all the current the phone itself needs to operate. That's why we have answer saying that turning phone off will speed up charging, since this way we minimize the power used by the telephone itself. It would be nice if we have some percents more than phone's maximum consumption, just to be safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next step, and the one most important, is getting the charger &lt;strong&gt;actually to tell&lt;/strong&gt; the telephone how much current it can produce.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;As I previously mentioned, chargers are dumb, so there's nothing to actually talk to, and USB is basically being abused to carry high current. We do have some standards for charging over USB, but they were all bolted on the basic USB 2.0 standard as afterthoughts.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Then we have the &quot;smart&quot; telephone/tablet manufacturers that are unsatisfied with standard options and want to have more choice. That's where most of the difficulty comes from. We already have one answer mentioning the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#Charging_ports&quot;&gt;Charging port&lt;/a&gt; specification and it is there where the main issue is. The pre-standard ways of negotiating higher currents are still there and are still making problems. Apples iDevices still use their &lt;a href=&quot;https://learn.adafruit.com/minty-boost/icharging&quot;&gt;resistor dividers&lt;/a&gt; to set the maximum charging current and those specifications can change over time (compare previous link with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voltaicsystems.com/blog/choosing-usb-pin-voltages-for-iphones-and-ipads/&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;). Furthermore, other manufacturers are pushing their own standards. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.obddiag.net/usb-power.html&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is a picture for Samsung for example.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So we need not only a high current charger, but we need a high current charger that will be recognized by the phone.&lt;/strong&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, with exception of using the newest and greatest OEM chargers, there's little that can guarantee that a a power supply will be correctly detected by the phone. Some power supplies may mention how are they wired on the inside, so that may make the decision a bit easier for the end user. Otherwise, all that's left is looking for reviews and experimentation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cable:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, there's the part of getting current from the power supply to the telephone.    One big problem with USB micro cables is that they tend to be thin! This can be a considerable problem for charging phones. A USB 2.0 cable will have on the inside at least 4 wires, and to pack those wires in a thin cable, the wires themselves need to be very thin. Then we have a problem of resistance of those wires. Quite often, it can be neglected, but in case of USB power supplies and micro cables, we are reaching the point where cable itself may be dissipating non-negligible amount of power and is affecting the output voltage at the device connector. In general, if we have telephone whose charger allows fast charging and we have power supply that can provide enough current, cable may end up being the limiting factor. Phone's charger is not perfect and it needs a bit of head-room to charge. Also chargers will often lower charge current, if they detect that the power supply voltage is sagging. Some experiment results published &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voltaicsystems.com/blog/choosing-usb-pin-voltages-for-iphones-and-ipads/&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; tell us that iDevices will ramp down charge current based on voltage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So let's take a look at some numbers and cable marking. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.calculator.net/voltage-drop-calculator.html&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt;'s a handy calculator for voltage drops. Let's assume that our charger will provide 5 V and can supply at least 2 A without any voltage droop. I'll also post results for calbe lengths of 3 and 6 feet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Traditionally, the thinnest USB cables will use a 28 AWG twisted pair for data and two 28 AWG wires for power. Let's take a look at some results with that cable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At 3 feet length, we have output voltage at the end of the cable of 4.22 V. With this, we're already out of USB specification. If we take 6 feet, that gives us voltage of 3.44 V at the output of the cable. Our device definitely won't be able to charge at high current using that cable!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I we move a bit up and use a cable that has 24 AWG power conductors, we'll have output voltage of 4.69 V at the end of the cable, which is just good enough, but some devices will ramp down their charge current with that. If we go to six feet, we'll have output voltage of 4.38 V, which is outside of standard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If we move again up a bit to 20 AWG for power conductors, we'll have output voltage of 4.88 V at 3 feet length and this should be OK for charging, but iDevices will still ramp down their current. At six feet, output voltage will be 4.76 V, which is still OK. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've heard that there are also USB cables that use 18 AWG wires for power conductors, so let's take at some results with that: 3 feet gives us output voltage of 4.923 V, which is quite good and at 6 feet, we have 4.85 V at the end of our cable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is also explanation why some &quot;chargers&quot; have nominal output voltage of 5.1 V, even though the standard calls for nominal output voltage of 5 V. With 5.1 V, our 3 feet 20AWG cable will have 4.98 V at its output, while our 24 AWG cable will have 4.79 V at its output.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are even special charging USB cables. Their magic is very simple: They are short and may use thick conductors, minimizing losses in the cable itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus: How to interpret USB calbe markings: Some cables may have inscription on them such as 28AWG/1P+24AWG/2C. First value is about the data conductors. We have one twisted pair of 28 AWG conductors for data. On USB 3.0 cable, we may see something like 28AWG/3P.  Second value is for the power conductors. We have two (non-twisted) wires of 24 AWG. The higher the second value is, better is the cable for charging. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TL;DR: Determine maximum charge current for your phone, get charger that can provide that much or more and is wired for fast-charging your phone brand and get a short, thick USB cable for connecting phone to the charger.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2543" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T20:05:16.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4356" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2015-02-14T21:51:10.023" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I thought about this and came up with a solution. The problem is, the surface being applied to is not sufficiently rigid. Lay a plastic bag such as a ziplock bag out flat, then spread onto that. It will be necessary to mash a bit. Hold the plastic above the bread and flick the cold spread off onto the bread. It may come off in one piece, several pieces, or be crumbly. My visualization was being in a car with an ice chest containing food spread, and leaning over into the back seat while patient children waited for neat, perfect sandwiches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also spread onto a board or other hard flat surface, then hang that over the bread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since the plastic bag is more flexible you may be able to push off from the opposite side and it will stick to the bread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also roll the plastic out from under the spread, leaving it on the bread. That's how I would do it, as I think about it more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-14T22:06:31.363" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T22:06:31.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4357" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4351" CreationDate="2015-02-14T21:59:42.420" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy &quot;Sink and Drain Unblocker&quot; in 1 litre bottles for £1 in the UK. You normally use 500ml to unblock or 250ml for a &quot;prophylactic&quot; dose every couple of weeks. I've used the stuff and it does the job just fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also like to use dishwasher tablets to keep plugholes clean, for instance just drop one in the shower tray (away from where you stand) and let the water dissolve it into the plughole. I appreciate this may not work so well in a sink - but possibly the overflow could be used...?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-02-14T21:59:42.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4310" CreationDate="2015-02-15T04:17:27.027" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like magic lint brushes. They remove lint and pet hair very well. I have several laying around the house and in the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0097PSU6A&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Evercare-Lint-Brush-Magik-Pack/dp/B0097PSU6A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1423973510&amp;amp;sr=8-2&amp;amp;keywords=lint+brush&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=lint+brush&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=lint+brush&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zldwE.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T04:17:27.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4359" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4325" CreationDate="2015-02-15T04:35:27.290" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use a handy power bank which could charge your phone anytime anywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2854" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-04T12:59:31.343" LastActivityDate="2015-07-04T12:59:31.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4361" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4327" CreationDate="2015-02-15T04:47:04.043" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Key mechanisms need to be dry with no oily substance and certainly no sticky stuff. Clean the keyboard. Especially clean beneath the keys that are sticking. If there are no broken pieces of plastic you should be able to make them work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After cleaning, tap the keys over and over until they unstick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If when pulling the key off, if you see a coiled spring, stretch the spring slightly, just a little bit, then replace the key. That usually does the trick. Do not stretch the spring very much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pull the keys off and clean the mechanism and plastic underneath with a q-tip and alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-15T05:01:12.587" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T05:01:12.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4344" CreationDate="2015-02-15T05:38:27.723" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a piece of cloth and alcohol then rub it. If it doesn't want to remove use hydrochloric acid just so little enough because it is dangerous ... best to stick with alcohol and &lt;strong&gt;vinegar&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2854" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-02-15T13:26:13.847" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T13:26:13.847" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4310" CreationDate="2015-02-15T05:44:24.863" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak the palm of your hand. Wipe the pet hair off in a downward motion. The hair will ball up and stick to your damp hand. This works because the hair becomes wet, therefore heavier. This results in it being unable to stick to your pants (or whatever surface you're dealing with) in response to static electricityBarely dampen a clean, regular kitchen sponge. Use a sponge mop if you're removing pet hair from a low-pile carpet, in which case the floor should be thoroughly vacuumed first. Rub the fabric, upholstery, or carpet with the sponge. The fur should roll up into clumps that you can pick off by hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or&#xA;Put on a latex glove. Rub the surface with it on. The pet hair should stick to your glove. This also works with rubber gloves or cloth gardening gloves with a rubber coating on the palm. A rubber bristle push broom can work in the same way on floors. Dampen the glove or rubber section of the glove for increased effectiveness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Inflate a balloon. Rub it across the surface that has pet hair on it. The static on the balloon's surface will attract the hair (and works on yours, too!), which you can collect and then re-use the balloon to get more hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2854" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T05:44:24.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2015-02-15T14:32:21.487" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is how I do it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a knife and cut thin slices of butter.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay the butter slices on the bread, if the air in the room is warm the butter will become more soft for several minutes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the air in the room is cold, take a cup of warm water (or use your hot breakfast tea if you don't mind some butter in it) and put the knife into the cup for several second to increase its temperature.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spread the butter on the bread using the warm knife&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MC94Q.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;butter on bread&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively you can warm the bread before applying the butter with a toaster or similar electric appliance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't cut the butter because it is in something like a cup or due to other reason, you can warm its surface with a hairdryer and then use the knife to apply it and spread it on the bread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T18:32:39.717" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4344" CreationDate="2015-02-15T14:50:20.103" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have experienced that a reapplication of the marker on certain plastics/vinyl/painted metal will re-liquify it and allow you to rub it off with a cloth, in lieu of rubbing alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2860" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T14:50:20.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="281" CreationDate="2015-02-15T15:04:37.773" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have a humidity problem, inside. If you have a hot air furnace supplying heat through your house, ask an HVAC company to quote you on adding a humidifier (several hundred dollars). If it's a boiler with baseboard...buy individual room humidifiers. Higher humidity makes the air more conductive and will allow the objects in the room to equalize their electrons on their own before you do! As far as being outside, yeah the other answers are the best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2860" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T15:04:37.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4367" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3956" CreationDate="2015-02-15T17:58:51.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The grey cable used for house wiring (in the UK at least) has 2 different colours in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I stripped it, and then cut the coloured insides to 7cm lengths, then wrapped it around. I use the colours to code what it is holding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T17:58:51.427" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4368" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4312" CreationDate="2015-02-15T18:19:16.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is possible to open the upper part of the box and the bottom without damaging the box, then you can fold the box and make it flat. When you need the box unfold and close the bottom and the upper part. The styrofoam you can put in some of the other boxes. This way you will not reduce the volume of all the boxes but only a part of them. The overall result will be decreased volume of some of the boxes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get rid of the styrofoam for some of the appliances which are more durable and for which is possible the protect them using &quot;bubble wrap&quot; and old newspapers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T18:19:16.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4369" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-15T18:30:28.063" Score="7" ViewCount="242" Body="&lt;p&gt;What can be a good substitute of styrofoam protection of appliances which somebody wants to transport, but has already lost the original styrofoam protection? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We often by something new and after that throw away the packaging material, but after some time we need to transport the appliance somewhere and need to protect it from any damage during transportation. A new cardboard box of suitable size can be easily obtained but what can replace the original styrofoam.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:06:25.820" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:06:25.820" Title="Substitute of styrofoam protection of appliances" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4370" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4369" CreationDate="2015-02-15T18:38:06.530" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For large appliances, padded rugs are used by commercial movers, and a terry-cloth towel could probably serve the same purpose for small ones (and would be useful in the kitchen, too).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T18:38:06.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4371" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-15T18:44:13.993" Score="31" ViewCount="24584" Body="&lt;p&gt;A mouse has appeared in my house and is apparently hiding inside the washing machine. I tried to shake it out and turn it on but the little varmint still didn't come out. So now I am going to use a mousetrap to catch it. What I would like to know now is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;What is the best bait to use on a mousetrap?&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want any kind of poison since I have domestic pets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2862" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T20:12:27.907" Title="Which is the best lure to use on a mousetrap?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="14" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-15T19:34:18.543" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;We usually us chicken feed at my house. But, I know not everyone has chicken feed... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use cheese (the very commonly shown one), granola (works very well) or dog food. Bread, crackers, and peanut butter also work well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/3655437/Cheese-or-chocolate-how-to-entice-mice.html&quot;&gt;UK Telegraph&lt;/a&gt; says that chocolate would also work... I've not ever tried that though so I can't say how well that one works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T19:34:18.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-15T19:42:55.857" Score="32" Body="&lt;p&gt;Peanut butter is the best because they can't remove it from the trap: they have to crawl up there and &lt;strong&gt;WHAM&lt;/strong&gt; they're gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Needless to say, position the trap along the wall or wherever else they usually scurry.&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;Another idea is, if you see the thing, use a shop-vac to suck it up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T18:35:52.460" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T18:35:52.460" CommentCount="13" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4369" CreationDate="2015-02-15T19:44:11.910" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Moving blankets are sold for this purpose, but I've wrapped objects in &lt;strong&gt;old bath towels&lt;/strong&gt;. Works well to keep a snug fit between the objects and the insides of the box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T19:44:11.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4369" CreationDate="2015-02-15T19:55:46.690" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend spray foam insulation. Put plastic over the appliance so the foam will not stick. Set the appliance in the box. Spray the foam around the appliance. It's only necessary to fill the corners and maybe do a spot midway. Foam insulation is very sturdy, cheap, available, and emulates original packing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do a Google search for &quot;spray foam insulation for packing&quot; to read more. I'm not going to paste from websites here because abundant info is available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-15T20:09:19.937" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T20:09:19.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2015-02-15T20:15:08.927" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cut a small piece of butter with your knife. Hold the knife with the butter on top for a few seconds above a lighter (or a candle, if you happen to have one on the table). The butter immediately will start to melt on its bottom side, so take care it won't fall down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the piece of butter on the bread and wait a few more seconds until the heat has distributed throughout the piece of butter. In the meantime, you can prepare another piece of butter in the same way. Then spread the butter with the knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2122" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T20:15:08.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-15T22:18:57.123" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;Orange Marmalade.  Really. maybe it was just those mice, but peanut butter or cheese took days.  Marmalade I had one when I turned the lights off.  Also placement is key.  Mice like to travel against borders, edges of walls and appliances. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2868" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T22:18:57.123" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4369" CreationDate="2015-02-15T23:05:14.750" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know how this wasn't mentioned before, but you can use 'anti-stress material', or 'bubble wrap' (whichever you prefer to call).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It has 'pockets' of air with different sizes and resistence.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's easily obtainable and quite cheap (0.80€ per m2, in Portugal).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you are done moving what you want, you can releave the huge stress with it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Luckly, &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_wrap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikipedia has an article&lt;/a&gt; about this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You just need to be sure to get enough to loop it 3-4 times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to use the original box, you can!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just loop it fewer times and you are set!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want, you can ignore the box completely and give it to the kids or the pets to play with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1685" LastActivityDate="2015-02-15T23:05:14.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4351" CreationDate="2015-02-16T00:37:08.693" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For really tough clogs I suggest the use of a water bladder that goes on the end of your hose. Might be overkill for a typical clog in a bathroom drain, but if the clog is deep, hard to get to, past the p-trap a water bladder can do the trick. They are available in most hardware stores and online for about ten bucks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Included Image shows the principle behind how they work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wMrkU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T00:37:08.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-16T04:35:08.137" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Slim Jim's have been catching the mice and rats in my garage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2871" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T04:35:08.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4382" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4385" CreationDate="2015-02-16T05:22:05.730" Score="4" ViewCount="239" Body="&lt;p&gt;usually when im fishing for catfish i use regular old chicken livers but i find that depending on the age etc. that they sometimes regularly fall off the hook.  i know there are products and stuff but i was wondering if there was a good way to keep livers or any other bait you may suggest on the hook? the old heads who always fish by the river say to use beef heart but i have never tried it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:05:48.527" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:07:40.650" Title="effective catfish bait that stays on the hook without aidel" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4383" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-16T05:39:09.617" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had pepperoni work best for me. Cheese and peanut butter were not touched even after leaving them out for days. Then we tried pepperoni and caught it within hours, during the day. I think that the common thread I am seeing between my experience and others answering here is the smellyness of the food. If it has a high amount of odor, it can be smelled, and thus attract mice, from farther away. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T05:39:09.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4384" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-16T06:13:29.153" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a fan of oatmeal and peanut-butter. a single oat flake glued to the trap with peanut-butter has never failed to get the mouse during the cold months. It usually works year round in urban areas, but is less effective in rural areas where there is crops during the growing season. On a farm I recommend a cat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2132" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T06:13:29.153" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4385" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4382" CreationDate="2015-02-16T07:31:43.253" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can take heavy-duty sewing thread and wrap around the bait several times. Wrap going down, wrap coming back, then tie off. Slide the hook into that and it will stay a long time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Better yet, get a bunch of nylon mesh tubing used for crafts. Cut off pieces an inch in length, stuff the bait into that, then place on the hook.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosplaysupplies.com/store.php?p=MJ-25402501-01&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.cosplaysupplies.com/store.php?p=MJ-25402501-01&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RQHpN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RQHpNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:07:40.650" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:07:40.650" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4388" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4394" CreationDate="2015-02-16T07:58:50.287" Score="4" ViewCount="3425" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Winter stinks.&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For those of us who drive on heavily salted roads, &lt;strong&gt;how do you clean off your windows from the salt?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, there are wipers on the front, but what about the sides?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:16:30.267" Title="How to quickly clean car windows from road salt?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4388" CreationDate="2015-02-16T08:34:56.033" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;On clear days it is important to go to a car wash and wash fender wells. Otherwise salt will eat into the body. Road salt is corrosive. While there, wash the windows, too. Short of that, the window cleaners at the filling station have a scrubber on one side and a squeegee on the other. These work real well. Follow up with the paper towels provided.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T08:34:56.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="281" CreationDate="2015-02-16T09:33:27.463" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There actually are gadgets for this. You can apply an anti-static car strip to your (duh) car, but there also are keychains that can discharge you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best tips to prevent it are to add a safety pin on the inside of your clothing, use moisturizer before you put your clothes on, use a silicon-based styling product for your hair (hope you're not bald) and hairspray, be it on your hair or on your sweater. Do keep a distance when spraying. Hair spray is to style and fix your ... static ... hair, but it can also remove the static from your clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2873" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T09:33:27.463" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4393" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-16T11:26:15.927" Score="3" ViewCount="1186" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to draw circles , ellipses , parabolas , squares and all other geometric shapes efficiently without instruments or objects? Often the symmetry of the shapes gets messed up while drawing free-hand. How to overcome this problem? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2484" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:05:28.990" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:05:28.990" Title="How to draw geometric shapes without instruments or objects?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4394" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4388" CreationDate="2015-02-16T11:26:35.810" Score="2" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Winter is freezing cold but there's snow!&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This leads to a hack that quite often helped me to clean those parts of my car that are not exposed to the windscreen wiper's washing fluid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I often just use a snow ball to remove salt and dirt from the side windows and the spotlights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HAtII.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HAtIIm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pixabay.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pixabay&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works best in case it is not too cold outside or if the car was already heated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We could also use warm water or a windows cleaner to wash off the salt, but it may not be available or it freeze the minute we had applied it if the car was not heated up. There also is quite a risk that the water will flow into the door handle, the key lock or other parts that may get stuck on freezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:16:30.267" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4396" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4393" CreationDate="2015-02-16T12:05:18.403" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You haven't said what you're doing the drawing for, but I'm amazed you're even trying to draw these freehand - whenever I do a design drawing, there's no way I can freehand any of that stuff, especially to scale! Circles, straight lines and squares aren't too difficult though - I used to rummage in the kitchen equipment drawer and usually found something the right shape and size to draw round, (pastry cutters, tops off bottles, etc) and for larger circles, might use a saucer or a plate, depending on size. Squares, well anything box shaped of the right size, but parabolas and ellipses, that's another matter altogether - they should be mathematically accurate for one thing. I'm afraid in the end I had to resort to buying the right equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T12:05:18.403" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4397" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4393" CreationDate="2015-02-16T12:05:56.227" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Always try to draw shapes and such things on squared or geometry paper as you can use the squares to keep sides of the shapes the same - you can break it down into quarters and draw one quarter and try and match the others to that one and it should come out pretty neat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T12:05:56.227" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2015-02-16T12:15:40.400" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Heat up your knife before trying to spread&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you try and spread the cold, hard butter  with a normal temperature knife you will encounter the issue that you are having.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;However, if you put your knife under a hot tap or even boiling water (steam from a kettle for a few moments should work too) will allow the knife to glide through the butter - firstly making it easier to separate from the block / tub of butter, and secondly will have slightly heated and melted the butter making it easy for you to spread onto your bread as you would normally.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(&lt;em&gt;fun fact time: this is also a good method when trying to scoop ice cream out of the tub - heat up the spoon before hand, work a treat&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people I know actually leave their butter out in a butter pot type thing which eliminates the issue of you having cold and hard butter as it will out of the fridge so wouldn't cool down! This is something that you could think about if it interests you!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T13:11:35.543" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T13:11:35.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4399" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-16T12:59:51.980" Score="6" ViewCount="4924" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use an immersion heating rod in a bucket to heat the water. The process takes around 10-15 minutes. I wish to heat another bucket full of water simultaneously when the water in the first bucket is getting heated-up. My purpose is to use a single immersion rod and heat two buckets at once. The process will definitely take double time but it is fine with me. Is there any way that I can use some coils or metal rods that if placed in the two buckets could transfer heat from one bucket and heat the water in another bucket also? Please suggest any other ways, approaches or materials to use. &#xA;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2875" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:05:14.590" LastActivityDate="2016-10-05T12:40:54.557" Title="Heat water in two buckets using one immersion rod" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;energy&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4400" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2015-02-16T13:01:26.750" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Grate it like cheese over your bread! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2368" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T13:01:26.750" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4402" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4393" CreationDate="2015-02-16T14:31:13.327" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Circle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To draw a circle freehand, take a pen/pencil and &lt;strong&gt;put your wrist on the piece of paper, then spin/rotate the paper underneath&lt;/strong&gt; while holding your pen/pencil very firmly. For smaller circles, use your fingers (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knuckle&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;knuckles&lt;/a&gt;) instead of wrist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check the videos demonstrating this technique:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR3wbEudD1I&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NjITv.png&quot; alt=&quot;How to Draw a Perfect Circle Freehand&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkvf3XU4YIQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HbNfl.png&quot; alt=&quot;Life Hack #2: How to Draw an Accurate Circle quickly without using any Instruments&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For drawing a circle on the larger scale, use your arm by not flexing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See the video:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv_fZ8wyBjk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mQEow.png&quot; alt=&quot;Freehand Circle Drawing&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T14:31:13.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4403" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4399" CreationDate="2015-02-16T14:54:43.270" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Obviously You want two buckets to get hot At once due to simultaneous usage of hot water during the same period of time. The Best method would be To fill Both buckets and leave the rod in one of the buckets. Once it heats up and is ready for usage quickly just change the rod to hang in the other bucket and use the hot water whilst the other person waits. Or If you really are desperate buying a second rod is a must. It would cost you a little more money but would make life a whole lot easier. Unfortunately connecting metal wiring and trying to get the rod connected to another bucket is too risky and you may get electricuted. Do not try Funny stuff when handling water and electricity. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2876" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T14:54:43.270" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4404" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="4424" CreationDate="2015-02-16T14:58:58.073" Score="-2" ViewCount="4446" Body="&lt;p&gt;What are the legal methods of cooking which doesn't involve electricity or gas (or at least without paying for it)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for life hacks which allows me to cook by using alternative source of power (e.g. Sun) to heat my pot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. This should be also useful for people who doesn't have electricity/gas in their place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:02:29.100" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T14:24:11.887" Title="How to cook without using electricity or gas?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;energy&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4406" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5461" CreationDate="2015-02-16T15:34:11.107" Score="4" ViewCount="57001" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently cut something out using a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dremel-3000-Series-Multitool-Accessories/dp/B0078LENZC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Dremel Saw&lt;/a&gt; and as some of you may know - these can get dust everywhere. I wasn't using any sort of extractor fan to remove the dust while sawing so it was free to fall anywhere and everywhere, including my nice black trousers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried patting it out with my hands as well as rubbing (forgot to wash them the first time so it just made things worse) and that's got some of the larger quantities of dust off of them but they're still visibly dusty and unclean. I have also tried wetting my hands and rubbing which works for a short while until it dries again and then the dust is still there - just hard to see when wet!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Does anyone know any methods of removing stubborn dust particles from trousers or any other item of clothing?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has also happened previously with a nice woollen jumper when I was sanding down a table and I was forced to wash it to get it clean again; however, I have just washed these trousers so would prefer a method that didn't require me to wash them again (although I fear that this is inevitable)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In case it helps any answers, I was cutting out bits of PCB board produced by &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spiritcircuits.com/services/go-naked&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;SpiritCircuits&lt;/a&gt; and this is what is covering my legs.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2018-01-13T06:49:44.977" LastActivityDate="2020-07-02T09:54:24.337" Title="How to remove dust from clothing without washing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4407" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4406" CreationDate="2015-02-16T16:33:48.677" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Compressed air works really well but this is only an option if you have an air compressor. I wouldn't use the cans because they are expensive and the freon inside can make things worse. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T16:33:48.677" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4408" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4404" CreationDate="2015-02-16T16:38:20.690" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a solar oven. Not sure the expense of building it but it could be worth the cost. Basically an insulated box with a glass window top for sun to get in. There are some other ideas at :&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cooker&quot;&gt;wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T16:38:20.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4409" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-16T17:37:25.743" Score="6" ViewCount="19670" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a perfectly white cotton flat sheet that has several small stains ranging from dark orange to light grey.  The dark orange ones may even be small burn marks or rust stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried &lt;strong&gt;everything&lt;/strong&gt; to remove those stains yet &lt;strong&gt;nothing&lt;/strong&gt; has worked, &lt;em&gt;including&lt;/em&gt; Dry Cleaner Solvent. They've fully set in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I realized the stains weren't going to come off, I decided to just try to turn the stains white and make them invisible, but I have been completely unsuccessful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried pure bleach, hydrogen peroxide (3%), lemon juice and salt, you name it. I even tried mixing bleach with the hydrogen peroxide, and ammonia with hydrogen peroxide, but nothing is working (don't worry, I haven't mixed bleach with ammonia).  I even soaked the stains for a 36 hours in (initially) boiling water with plenty of Oxygen Bleach and nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what is the absolute most effective way of removing all color from a stain?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There has to be a way and I'm willing to try &lt;strong&gt;anything&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;P.S. If nothing works, I will actually try dabbing white paint into the small stains to make them invisible.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2882" LastActivityDate="2019-04-18T21:04:41.780" Title="When removing a stain from white cotton linens does not work, what's the most effective way to remove all color from the stain?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4410" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4409" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:27:45.907" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe you just want validation that it is impossible to do anything else to the stain. Seems to me you have done all you can. It is not uncommon for a sheet to have a stain. Can you buy another one?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get the stain out you can use an electron microscope, a probe, and tediously pick out the discoloration bit by bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T18:27:45.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4411" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4344" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:38:08.837" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know for magic marker on whiteboard, you draw directly over it with a whiteboard marker. It comes right up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It might work on furniture that has a glassy non-absorbent surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2880" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T18:38:08.837" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4412" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:40:15.060" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to sports.  See also the tags &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/safety&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;safety&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;safety&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/comfort&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;comfort&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;comfort&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/clothing&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;clothing&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;clothing&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that if your question is off-topic here, it &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at our sister sites &lt;a href=&quot;http://fitness.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Physical Fitness&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://sports.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Sports&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-01-22T16:54:54.223" LastActivityDate="2020-01-22T16:54:54.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4413" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:40:15.060" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to sporting activities including safety, comfort, and clothing." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-01-22T16:54:54.223" LastActivityDate="2020-01-22T16:54:54.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4289" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:42:58.213" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Agree that investing in a pack is wise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For future reference though: if you need an ice pack that can easily wrap around or drape over body parts---&lt;strong&gt;frozen green peas&lt;/strong&gt; are the ticket. Leave them in the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Men undergoing vasectomy are often advised to invest in some frozen green peas before the procedure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2880" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T18:42:58.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:44:12.580" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;While I was in a rough time (I was living in an abandoned house), I've noticed something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This might seem idiot, but it may work very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It did for me, the mice ate the food all the time!&lt;br&gt;&#xA;We had a closet and we tied it to the bar. The mice would do everything to try to get up there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, put stuff with sauce. No, really!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You grab a piece of bread and put some delicious sauce in it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Avoid artificial stuff. If you fry some meat, run a piece of bread in the frying pan and stick it in the trap!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This worked great! (Left me without food a few times)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, as mentioned in some answers, the placement is &lt;strong&gt;very&lt;/strong&gt; important.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;But make sure that they feel the smell of the sauce.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1685" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T18:44:12.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4416" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:48:49.553" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the observance of the Jewish holiday Chanukah.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Further reading: &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T19:50:53.640" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T19:50:53.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4417" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:48:49.553" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the observance of the Jewish holiday Chanukah." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T19:51:46.500" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T19:51:46.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4418" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:53:20.953" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to labeling object(s) to make them easily identifiable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'storage'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/organization&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'organization'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;organization&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T14:58:27.897" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T14:58:27.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4419" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:53:20.953" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to labeling object(s) to make them easily identifiable." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T19:51:05.807" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T19:51:05.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4420" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:57:57.617" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to shopping in supermarkets. Includes &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/efficiency&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;efficiency&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;efficiency&lt;/a&gt; of shopping and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/moving&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;moving&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;moving&lt;/a&gt; groceries to &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/food&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;food&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;food&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/kitchen&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;kitchen&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;kitchen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:51:34.740" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:51:34.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4421" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-16T18:57:57.617" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to shopping in supermarkets. Includes efficiency of shopping and moving purchases home." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:51:34.740" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:51:34.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="4422" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2015-02-16T19:00:38.767" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I had this problem I think I would use a tiny paintbrush and write a numbering sequence on each one beginning with 001. Keep a spreadsheet saying what the numbers represent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try to find at &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00971GCCS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hyss5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hyss5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:20:36.423" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:20:36.423" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2423" CreationDate="2015-02-16T19:07:09.660" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tie a brick or other large weight to the outermost bucket with a strong cord. The cord should be looped around the body of the bucket so the weight hangs off to one side, and beneath. Hang the innermost bucket up by the handle. Wait several minutes and the stack of buckets will separate. Do this repeatedly until all are separated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this doesn't work, tie another weight to the other side, again looping the cord around the body. Increase the amount of weight hanging from each side. The stack will separate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-16T19:17:53.920" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T19:17:53.920" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4424" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4404" CreationDate="2015-02-16T19:16:34.463" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;As Doug said, solar cookers can be effective and energy-saving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solar ovens&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are instructions from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-and-Use-a-Solar-Oven&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wikiHow&lt;/a&gt; how to build these.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 1: Lightweight Solar Oven&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Place a cardboard box&lt;/strong&gt; inside a larger cardboard box and fill the gap with shredded newspaper, which will act as an insulator.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Line the inside of the smaller box with black construction paper, to absorb heat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cover each piece of cardboard with reflective material such as foil (secure it with rubber cement or tape).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach each reflector to the top of one side of the box (use glue or staple).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Prop each reflector up at around a 45 degree angle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Position the oven in full sun, place food in the smaller box, and wait for it to cook.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0B5zQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0B5zQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Lightweight Solar Oven&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-and-Use-a-Solar-Oven&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 2: Heavy Duty Solar Oven&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut a large metal drum in half vertically with a jigsaw (e.g. oil drum).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean the inside of the half-drum thoroughly with a de-greasing soap (use a scrub brush).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Size and cut three pieces of sheet metal to contour to the insides of the half-drum. You need one large rectangle for the curved interior and two half-circles for the end pieces.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach the sheet metal to the inside of the drum.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paint the inside of the oven with a reflective paint rated for barbecues.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Create a continuous metal lip around three of the four top edges of the oven. This will hold the glass top (which you will slide in and out through the fourth, open side) in place.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flip the half-drum over and apply spray-on insulation to the outside walls.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach a base to the bottom of the oven (ex. a piece of wood, a square aluminium frame with wheels, etc.).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drill drainage holes in the bottom of the oven. This will allow liquefied steam that drips down the sides to escape the oven.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slide a custom-sized sheet of tempered glass into the metal lip.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert a magnetic thermometer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place a thin aluminium grill along the bottom (optional).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Test your oven’s heat capacity on a sunny day. Though you can reasonably expect a max heat of between 250 and 350&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt;F (90 and 175&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt;C) depends on the size, materials, insulation and weather. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lqe3i.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lqe3im.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Heavy Duty Solar Oven&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 3: Solar Veggie Steamer&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use 2 cardboard boxes with 1 inch (2.5 cm) different dimensions, 5 cardboard panels, one vastly larger than the rest, Styrofoam, transparent wrap, aluminium foil, black craft foam, black Tupperware (with lid), water, your favourite veggie, glue, and 5 sturdy sticks.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the large box onto the large cardboard panel, glue in place. Place the smaller box inside the larger box, glue in place. Trim off any difference in height.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Line the empty space in between the 2 boxes with Styrofoam (don't use glue). Line the inside of the small box with 2 or 3 layers of the black craft foam, then glue together. Completely line 4 cardboard panels with the foil and glue the foil to the cardboard. Try to avoid creasing the foil.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Glue the panels at a 45 degree angle to the box.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut a rectangular hole just large enough to slip the Tupperware through on one side of the cooker.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take the transparent wrap and stretch it over the entire mouth of the solar cooker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b1xWn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b1xWnm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Solar Veggie Steamer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-27T15:17:12.670" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T15:17:12.670" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4425" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2423" CreationDate="2015-02-16T21:15:29.830" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the buckets have handles, try turning them upside down and stepping on the handle of the inside bucket. Grab the collar of the exterior bucket, twist, and pull. This is basically the &quot;pull really hard&quot; method but using your weight to hold one down makes it much easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a friend handy, you can each grasp a bucket while twisting / pulling. This is another variation of the &quot;pull really hard&quot; method but it requires friends and who has time for those?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have handles or friends, you can try the inverse of the &quot;cold water bath&quot; by pouring hot water in the interior bucket and rotating it to get as much coverage as possible. If they're heavy-gauge plastic, this method may require &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; hot water or just plain not work. You could also try to get some soap down between the buckets but now we're to the point of creating a lot of cleanup once they're apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You already know that it's all about breaking the vacuum. I've used wooden shims, flat head screwdrivers, and metal yardsticks in the past but that was with pickle buckets and they're pretty lightweight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have no handles or friends or hot water or soap or screwdrivers, then I say give up and go get ice cream.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T21:15:29.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4426" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-16T21:19:01.563" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Chocolate always worked well for us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2890" LastActivityDate="2015-02-16T21:19:01.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4429" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-17T01:03:45.053" Score="10" ViewCount="848" Body="&lt;p&gt;Like my username implies, I'm a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shechita&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;shochet&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; (though I'm &lt;a href=&quot;https://judaism.stackexchange.com/users/5323/shokhet&quot;&gt;still in training&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like any &lt;em&gt;shochet&lt;/em&gt;, I use a &lt;em&gt;chalaf&lt;/em&gt; (חלף), which is a dedicated &lt;em&gt;shechitah&lt;/em&gt; knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Gm3UB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Gm3UBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Picture of my chalaf on a table. It&amp;#39;s a rectangular shaped knife, with a blade about 6 inches long&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Among the rules of &lt;em&gt;shechitah&lt;/em&gt; knives is that the knife has to be uniformly sharp, and without nicks, along its entire length.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This presents a problem, when I need to take my knife from one place to another. I can't really put it in my knapsack without it getting damaged, and if I'm travelling by subway I can't exactly hold it in my hand, especially &lt;a href=&quot;http://chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/468?m=19956405#19956405&quot;&gt;not post-9/11&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I transport my knife safely, without wrecking it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, there are those that use those really cool, dedicated leather sheaths, but I wasn't able to locate them in any online store, nor in any physical store I went to. ....If I were to be killing animals, I would consider making my own out of the skins of animals that I killed, but so far I've &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/417/59&quot;&gt;only been killing poultry&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:44:33.117" Title="Looking for a solution to store and carry my knife" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;knives&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4430" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4429" CreationDate="2015-02-17T01:03:45.053" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I improvised my own case for my knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Wrap it in a towel:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VuRsi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VuRsim.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The knife from the question, resting on top of a towel.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KMCyM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KMCyMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The same towel, wrapped around the knife (unseen).&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Put the towel-wrapped knife in a pencil case, and close it:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6Ikcw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6Ikcwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The wrapped up knife from the last image, placed into a plastic pencil case.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IcSc0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IcSc0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The pencil case, closed.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This seems to work, even though the knife is a little too loose in the case, in my opinion, though it doesn't seem to have an affect on the sharpness of the knife, since it's protected by the towel. I suppose I could stuff the case with more towels, or paper, but I don't think that's necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus: if you use Japanese water stones to sharpen your knife, as I do, the case can double as a water container when you arrive at your destination, so you could soak those stones in it (as I do).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While this won't help me so much for my special case, I noticed that a friend of mine improvised his own &quot;case&quot; for his kitchen knife, out of paper towel and aluminum foil:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZMNxe.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZMNxem.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;a knife, with the blade wrapped in a paper towel, which has aluminum foil wrapped around that&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T11:44:33.117" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:44:33.117" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4429" CreationDate="2015-02-17T01:18:07.387" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can easily make a sheath out of heavy denim material. Use brass rivets around the perimeter. No stitching is required. The blade should slide along the rivets upon entry and exit. Search google for &quot;brass rivets&quot;. No need to post a link. Get the denim, order the rivets and tool, get a hammer, and you should be able to knock one out in an hour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T01:18:07.387" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4148" CreationDate="2015-02-17T03:01:46.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a dog.  We had a Collie dog who made it her business to find and kill every mole she could possibly find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Think about it.  The dog stays outside, the dog patrols its property.  The dog keeps away all the bandicoots, and cats, and rats, and everything else you don't want around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2895" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T03:01:46.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4101" CreationDate="2015-02-17T03:08:43.923" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am an artist, and I use black India ink on watercolour paper.  India ink is permanent and waterproof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I learned that I could use a sharp exacto knife and gently scrape the ink away.  It will rough up the paper a little, so you have to be gentle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I use quality India ink and quality paper.  The combination was that the ink would coat the surface of the paper, not seep down into it like when you use ink on plain old notebook paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I am in a situation where I can't actually remove the ink, I use opaque white gouache to cover it.  Gouache is better than white-out because you can paint over it, and it is also much thinner, so you can paint it onto fine lines instead of daubing it on with the typical white-out sponge. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are trying to erase ink from a typical ball-point pen, there is a such thing as an &quot;ink eraser&quot; - which is usually a silvery gray colour.  It has a certain texture with some grit.  This works well for ball-point pen ink on notebook paper.  It can be a bit smudgy though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2895" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T03:08:43.923" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4434" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5437" CreationDate="2015-02-17T09:01:51.920" Score="5" ViewCount="3144" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a shower with a glass screen to stop the water covering the floor and I try to wipe it down every time using a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/GBPro-Window-Squeegee-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00454CG04&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;squeegee&lt;/a&gt; in order to prevent the exact problem I am having - I believe the issue is to other people in the house not wiping down after use. So the inevitable has happened and it has lots of water spots all over it and it doesn't seem to matter how much window / glass cleaner I use and how much scrubbing with a cloth, it does not go - at least, not without some considerable effort on my part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Does anyone know any easy solutions for removing water spot stains from glass / windows?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I mentioned I have tried using a spray - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/asda-compare-prices/Household_Cleaning/Mr_Muscle_Shower_Shine_Daily_Shower_Cleaner_500ml.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Mr Muscle Daily Shower Shine Shower Cleaner&lt;/a&gt; - and I have tried a couple of methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leaving it on to soak&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scrubbing with a &lt;a href=&quot;http://shopping.rediff.com/product/set-of-5-sponge-scourer--dish-scrubber/12910259&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;sponge scrubber&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using water to combat water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alas - to no avail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T16:57:05.697" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T16:57:05.697" Title="How to remove water spots?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4429" CreationDate="2015-02-17T09:13:09.120" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you happen to have any spare leather or thick material lying around you could try this method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Trace around the knife onto a piece of paper&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Draw the same shape around the knife outline - just bigger (the size you'd want a sheath to be)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get your material and place the paper over it and cut around your shape using a sharp knife like a scalpel or a Stanley Knife - do this twice so you have two cutouts&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;On the inside of the leather / material, draw a sort of border (the area that you made bigger than the knife)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply a strong glue suitable for the material you are using and compress using a stack of books or a vice if available and allow to dry and strengthen - alternatively you could stitch the material in order to keep it together.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add any decorations or a loop on the back so you can attach it to your belt, or you can just keep it in the sheath in a bag.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously I understand that a lot of people might not have leather just lying around to be cut up but you can use other materials in place - such as denim (as in dmcdivitt's answer) or even wood (probably need to be thin in order for you to be able to slip the knife into it)!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T09:13:09.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4436" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-17T10:49:55.997" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nutella worked well for me. Similar consistency to peanut butter but sweeter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2897" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T20:12:27.907" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T20:12:27.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="4438" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-17T13:17:35.877" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have tried cheese, chocolate and marmalade without success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I use &lt;strong&gt;a piece of apple&lt;/strong&gt;. Works very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2900" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T13:17:35.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5437" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4434" CreationDate="2015-02-17T14:05:28.280" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;White vinegar, half and half with water, or neat, should shift the spots, but even better, a glass of white wine rubbed over, will get them off and leave a good shine, though in my experience, the cheaper the wine the better (you're also less likely to drink it instead!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T14:05:28.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5438" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4409" CreationDate="2015-02-17T14:12:27.057" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dyeing the sheet another colour won't work - the stains will still show because they won't be the same colour as the rest of the sheet. Its likely a bit late for anything to work now because you've probably damaged the fibres irrevocably with all that bleach, but I can't praise Vanish oxygen stain remover enough, though this isn't really appropriate because its not actually a hack, more for future reference. All I can tell you is, having spilt red wine on a plain white linen tablecloth (used only at Christmas) I soaked it in a bucket with the right amount of Vanish Oxgyen (powder) for whites for six hours, and was really surprised to see that not only had the red wine gone, but so had the 5 or 6 Christmas pudding stains from the previous 3 years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Burn marks will never be invisible, whatever you use, the only answer is to cut them out and patch the sheet. I'd just buy a new sheet if I were you...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-02-17T14:22:33.923" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T14:22:33.923" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4406" CreationDate="2015-02-17T14:20:03.790" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd have vacuumed them with the upholstery nozzle, but now that you've dampened the dust with wet hands, it may not work, in which case, you'll have to wash them again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-02-17T14:25:11.520" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T14:25:11.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5440" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4434" CreationDate="2015-02-17T14:32:44.060" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WD-40&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;WD-40 has been known to be a good cleaner for mirrors and windows with water spots - just apply a bit to the area and run off with a cloth and it should be shiny and clean! &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wisebread.com/almost-2000-uses-for-a-can-of-wd-40-1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;There are also many other uses for WD-40 if you are interested!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vinegar and baking powder&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you mix a 1/4 cup of vinegar with equal amounts of baking powder to create a paste, apply to afflicted area and leave to dry for a short while and rinse off with a damp cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rub down with newspaper&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I read that rubbing down the area with warm water and using black a white newspaper as the cloth will help to remove the stubborn spots! &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Hard-Water-Stains-From-Glass&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Here's a link for more information on that, and some other methods!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T14:32:44.060" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5441" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-17T16:00:30.870" Score="4" ViewCount="6834" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/q/49585&quot;&gt;My metal mesh tea strainer rusted so I discarded it&lt;/a&gt;, but I have failed to find a replacement  strainer because this teapot was likely purchased overseas. This differs &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/4292/1869&quot;&gt;from my other question&lt;/a&gt; because I'd like to ask about easier, permanent alternatives than concocting my own tea bags or buying tea bags every time&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1. How can I devise my own strainer? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2. Alternatively, I could try to affix some sort of filter to the spout, but how?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T09:55:01.067" Title="How to improvise a mesh tea strainer or filter?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5441" CreationDate="2015-02-17T17:03:50.693" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;After looking at a tea strainer on Google something immediately came to my mind, however it will involve perhaps demolishing a sieve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you happen to have an old sieve that you are willing to modify somewhat then that's great - carry on reading.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step one:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Remove the old metal mesh from your old strainer, some wire cutters would work on a stronger metal but scissors may work or you may even be able to push the metal out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step two:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Remove the metal mesh from your sieve and cut out a square / circle or whatever of the material the same or a similar size to the piece that you have just removed from the old strainer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step three:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Insert newly made mesh into the old casing and seal it down with some glue - leave to dry for a day to make sure that it is fully cured and won't get into your beverage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step four:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You should now have a makeshift tea strainer thing - probably won't be as fine a mesh than the original but should suffice for most tea leaves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note, if you do not want to use the old casing you can probably makeshift your own out of paper clips or metal wire and shaping them into whatever shape you want it and then making a cage like thing with the sieve mesh.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method I found when looking for a different solution to your problem is to &lt;a href=&quot;http://snappyliving.com/how-to-make-a-tea-strainer-out-of-tin-foil/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;use some tin foil&lt;/a&gt;. I'll summarize the contents of the link I have attached:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut a foot square of tin foil&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold in half twice so it is now a quarter of the original size&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour tea leaves into the center&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bring corners together above the leaves and twist them together making a sort of stick - you'll end up with what looks like a tin foil ball on the end of a tin foil stick&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you are ready to brew your tea, poke some small holes in the tin foil ball with a cocktail stick or similar and then brew in the normal way for the normal amount of time!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is what it should sort of look like:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vz7OE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vz7OEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T09:55:01.067" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T09:55:01.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-17T17:41:42.910" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A slice of mars bar and a dollop of peanut butter.  Have caught literally dozens of mice like this (in humane traps), in comparison to other methods.  I'd recommend handling the bait with gloves to reduce any scent mark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3900" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T17:41:42.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5444" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5454" CreationDate="2015-02-17T17:54:52.583" Score="8" ViewCount="8568" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often bend standard paper clips into all kinds of shapes for various purposes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/K766y.gif&quot; alt=&quot;bent paper clips&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G3roX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;a really bent paper clip&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insentricity.com/a.cl/133/secret-coin-door-switch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image source&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I can never seem to bend them back to their original shape as easily. How can I bend them back to their original shape? Like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hOiic.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hOiicm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paperclip-01_(xndr).jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that I do not have needle-nose pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2015-12-31T12:08:09.310" LastActivityDate="2020-01-18T20:09:23.557" Title="How to re-form a bent paper clip?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5445" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-17T18:16:35.003" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;i used white chocolate (nestles milkybar) 1 cube on a standard  mouse trap the type that snaps shut and over the course of one week i eliminated 6 pesky mice one each day from the butchers shop i'd been working in. i used the same piece of chocolate all week and it worked great. i put the traps on the ground under units i used two but it was the same one which i caught them all with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3903" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T18:16:35.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5447" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4429" CreationDate="2015-02-17T18:54:04.893" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;you can easy amend/alter a wooden box like this one here&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cKIk7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cKIk7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;on the ground fit in a felt or a foam material.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;in the lid of the box stick on with wood-glue, 2-3 small wood-cames or a wood-bar, that fixes this nice knife down in the box.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;this wood-boxes you can find easily on amazon or in your local hardware-stores.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;if the box comes without a lock you can easy make your own or you take a strong rubber-band.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;before you fit in the felt or foam at the bottom, you may must also underlay a wood-bar (in the lenght of the blade) to prevent bending the knife.&#xA;this may now sounds like lot of work, but with a saw, glue, a knife and some small wood-bars, you can make an easy and nice little knife-storage-box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2140" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T11:43:57.470" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:43:57.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4409" CreationDate="2015-02-17T21:06:36.693" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;For any permanent-set stain that could be described as being a &quot;warm&quot; color (red, orange, yellow, brown), your next-to-final resort (after heavy-duty cleaners like the aforementioned oxygen bleach) to bring the fabric &lt;strong&gt;closer&lt;/strong&gt; to its original color might be &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluing_%28fabric%29&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;bluing&lt;/a&gt;. Essentially, the concept is to use a diluted permanent blue dye to &lt;strong&gt;offset&lt;/strong&gt; the current color of the stain; this will make the stain appear lighter in color, &lt;strong&gt;possibly&lt;/strong&gt; even light enough to pass for the original color of the rest of the fabric. Bluing is normally used in extremely-diluted form to offset the natural off-white color of bulk &quot;white&quot; fabrics to make them appear whiter, so proper application directly to a stain will take some work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grab some good rubber gloves, and get yourself a bottle of bluing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dilute a single drop of bluing with cold water in a small disposable cup (start with a barely-blue mix, and try again with a stronger mix if that doesn't do the trick; it's easy to overshoot, so take it a step at a time).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Go at it with a cotton swab, small paint brush, or other high-precision applicator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Make sure not to overshoot past the edges of the stain, or you'll end up creating a halo of blue around it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Note: It may be possible to use some sort of thickening agent like baking soda or corn starch to make the solution easier to apply, but I've yet to attempt such a thing.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once you've worked the bluing into the stain, let it set a few minutes (exact duration isn't critical; longer sit times will increase the effect to some extent, but don't let it dry or soak into the surrounding unstained fabric).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carefully hold the stain directly under a faucet, and run warm water directly through the affected area until you are good and certain that there's no bluing left to mess up the surrounding fabric. For good measure, consider lightly scrubbing the area with a dab of detergent afterward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let it dry (preferably by hanging), then survey your handiwork. Depending on the original color of the stain, your end result can be expected to take on a lighter, possibly grayish hue, but it should be noticeably closer than what you started from. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The decision of whether or not to try again with a stronger concentration depends on the color of the remaining stain. If you would still describe it as a &quot;warm&quot; color (red, yellow, etc), then you're okay to try again; if you would now describe the stain as a &quot;cool&quot; color (or a completely neutral gray, for that matter), however, then there's nothing left to be gained by this method. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(On a similar note, permanent-set stains in &quot;cool&quot; colors like blue and green may &lt;strong&gt;possibly&lt;/strong&gt; be offset with diluted permanent dye in a &quot;warm&quot; color like red; that's an unusual problem to have, however, so you'd probably end up spending more on specialized supplies than you would on a new sheet. I've also never attempted this reverse-psychology bit myself, so attempt at your own risk!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all else fails, then your absolute final resort is indeed good ol' white fabric paint (or regular white paint, or white silicone caulk, or any of a number of other substances infamous for causing permanent white stains). These substances will all cover the fabric fibers entirely, masking the stain at the cost of changing the fabric's texture. If you're okay with that, then have at it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2784" LastEditorUserId="2784" LastEditDate="2015-02-18T15:34:24.343" LastActivityDate="2015-02-18T15:34:24.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5451" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4399" CreationDate="2015-02-17T22:01:54.157" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming that you want to do both buckets at once because you wish to avoid having to swap the heating rod between the two buckets:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The simplest way is to use a larger container that can hold at least as much water as both of the smaller buckets combined. That way, the water itself will serve the purpose of circulating the heat, and your two smaller buckets are at the ready for whenever you need them. If the larger bucket has a spout at the bottom (or some other simple way of getting the heated water out), then you can keep both smaller buckets at the ready and fill them when you need them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2784" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T22:01:54.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5452" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-17T22:24:49.530" Score="3" ViewCount="104" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently used an all purpose cleaner that I found out was a highly toxic un-vetted product, according to the EWG. I used it on a couple of shelves. I obviously threw the product away, but how do I know rid my shelves of this toxic, is simply washing it enough? Link to product. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/1545-SimpleGreenConcentratedAllPurposeCleaner&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/1545-SimpleGreenConcentratedAllPurposeCleaner&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3911" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T12:07:10.583" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T12:07:10.583" Title="How to rid toxic all purpose cleaner?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5453" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5452" CreationDate="2015-02-17T23:17:18.840" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I did some reading on this. Wikipedia says the following which I checked elsewhere:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2-Butoxyethanol usually decomposes in the presence of air within a few days by reacting with oxygen radicals.[12] It has not been identified as a major environmental contaminant, nor is it known to bio-accumulate.[13] 2-Butoxyethanol biodegrades in soils and water, with a half life of 1–4 weeks in aquatic environments.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2-Butoxyethanol&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2-Butoxyethanol&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The product &quot;Simple Green&quot; is considered to have low toxicity, which means there isn't much to worry about. Only with extreme concentration is there a concern.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From what I read, allow the shelf to air out over a few days if you have concerns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-17T23:17:18.840" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5454" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5444" CreationDate="2015-02-17T23:33:10.480" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can never fully return the paper clip to it's original state:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There will be slight irregularities in the straight portions requiring special equipment to smooth out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Curves will not be in exactly the same place again and special equipment would be required to come close.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wire thickness has become irregular and cannot be restored.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The metal is weakened due to additional bending.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having pliers would help you come close, but how close? Such is subjective. Maybe you can make a workable paper clip again, but the question asks how to restore to the original shape, with a picture, which is impossible without special equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-02-18T13:38:11.797" LastActivityDate="2015-02-18T13:38:11.797" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5455" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-18T00:49:35.080" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Raisins work well for us.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I put three traps against the wall in a V-formation with the raisins inside the V like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;_____&#xA; ioi&#xA;  i&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3912" LastActivityDate="2015-02-18T00:49:35.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5457" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4371" CreationDate="2015-02-18T02:19:42.740" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a rodent attractant such as this: &lt;a href=&quot;http://us.tomcat.com/smg/goprod/tomcat-mouse-attractant-mouse-traps-tomcat/prod11150028/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://us.tomcat.com/smg/goprod/tomcat-mouse-attractant-mouse-traps-tomcat/prod11150028/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used some of this (a different brand, though) along with a live-capture trap, and the mice didn't go for it with much enthusiasm, but with a snap trap, plus a little peanut butter, I caught three mice within five minutes.  No sooner than I'd emptied the trap, reset it and sat down, there'd be another snap...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has the advantage that it is non-toxic, so if your pet mouse escapes, use this along with a live capture trap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3915" LastActivityDate="2015-02-18T02:19:42.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5458" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5452" CreationDate="2015-02-18T08:14:02.900" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My advice is to clean the shelves again with homemade non-toxic and eco-friendly cleaner. There are tones of recipes on Pinterest. Most of the time I mix some liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Or you can call and ask your local &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleaningcarpet-london.co.uk/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;cleaning company&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3920" LastActivityDate="2015-02-18T08:14:02.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5459" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-18T09:21:03.027" Score="5" ViewCount="77012" Body="&lt;p&gt;A friend of mine has a laptop with a security cable whose keys have been lost and now the laptop is locked at his home. Unfortunately there is no locksmith in his village to unlock the security cable. How can we unlock or remove the cable without making any damage to the laptop?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lock type is &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubular_pin_tumbler_lock&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;tubular lock&lt;/a&gt;, but it will be good if someone knows how to remove a security cable with code combination, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-22T22:46:58.407" LastActivityDate="2019-01-24T00:20:49.897" Title="How to remove laptop security cable without damaging the the laptop" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;locks&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5460" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4292" CreationDate="2015-02-18T16:10:03.507" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;After looking at a tea strainer on Google something immediately came to my mind, however it will involve perhaps demolishing a sieve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you happen to have an old sieve that you are willing to modify somewhat then that's great - carry on reading.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step one:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Remove the old metal mesh from your old strainer, some wire cutters would work on a stronger metal but scissors may work or you may even be able to push the metal out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step two:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Remove the metal mesh from your sieve and cut out a square / circle or whatever of the material the same or a similar size to the piece that you have just removed from the old strainer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step three:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Insert newly made mesh into the old casing and seal it down with some glue - leave to dry for a day to make sure that it is fully cured and won't get into your beverage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step four:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You should now have a makeshift tea strainer thing - probably won't be as fine a mesh than the original but should suffice for most tea leaves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note, if you do not want to use the old casing you can probably makeshift your own out of paper clips or metal wire and shaping them into whatever shape you want it and then making a cage like thing with the sieve mesh.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method I found when looking for a different solution to your problem is to &lt;a href=&quot;http://snappyliving.com/how-to-make-a-tea-strainer-out-of-tin-foil/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;use some tin foil&lt;/a&gt;. I'll summarize the contents of the link I have attached:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut a foot square of tin foil&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold in half twice so it is now a quarter of the original size&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour tea leaves into the center&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bring corners together above the leaves and twist them together making a sort of stick - you'll end up with what looks like a tin foil ball on the end of a tin foil stick&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you are ready to brew your tea, poke some small holes in the tin foil ball with a cocktail stick or similar and then brew in the normal way for the normal amount of time!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is what it should sort of look like:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vz7OE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vz7OEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:23:10.697" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:23:10.697" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5461" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4406" CreationDate="2015-02-18T17:38:17.570" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;The lowly adhesive lint brush does wonders. Also, in a pinch I've used masking tape wrapped sticky-side-out around my hand to tackle both.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3927" LastActivityDate="2015-02-18T17:38:17.570" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5459" CreationDate="2015-02-18T19:02:28.060" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;You only really have three options here, and the choice boils down to how much you value your time and money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Method 1: The Easy Way Out&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Travel as far as necessary to find a real locksmith, and pay them to take care of it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(Alternatively, mail the entire computer to the locksmith, and hope it gets there and back in one piece.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus: the locksmith can also make you a new key, so that you can reuse the cable lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cost: high.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Time: low.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Method 2: Pick the Lock&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to their construction, tubular locks are quite well protected against any improvised method of lock picking. For example: even if you rigged up some method of picking an 8-pin tubular lock one pin at a time by hand (using a rolled strip of metal cut from a soda can, perhaps), you'd quickly find that the pins spring back with more force than can be counteracted by friction alone; you'd need to actively hold all 8 pins in place at the same time in order to get it to turn. Additionally, since any of the pins can just as easily pop into their neighbor's slot, you may end up having to solve the entire lock all over again another 1-3 times (depending on how far it must be rotated before it releases). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Long story short: some models may have specific weaknesses that can be exploited, but in general, you'll need to buy yourself a purpose-made lock pick. After you have a lock pick on hand, the process is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.itstactical.com/skillcom/lock-picking/a-beginners-guide-to-tubular-lock-picking/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;pretty straightforward&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus: with the use of a lock pick, measurements of each pin can easily be taken. This information can then be used to create a permanent key, and the cable lock can be reused.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cost: moderate.&#xA;Time: moderate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Method 3: Destroy the Lock&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the make/model of the cable lock and the make/model of the computer in question, this method may or may not be practical for your application. The gist of it is to cut apart the body of the lock, exposing the two-piece core: these are the two-peg outer core and the T-shaped inner core that rotate relative to each other to engage/disengage the lock. Once the outer lock mechanism is completely cut away, you should be able to rotate these two pieces by hand, releasing the computer from its grip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k7I7a.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k7I7am.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Close-up view of Kensington-Slot cable lock&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cost: low (assuming you already have the necessary supplies).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Time: high.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tools needed (alternatives given where appropriate):  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rotary tool with diamond-grit cut-off wheel to cut the lock open (some lock components will be hardened tool steel; you can try using other cutting tools like a hole saw or jumbo bolt cutter, but they may not, you know, cut it.)  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Painter's tape to seal all computer openings; metallic dust will fry a computer very quickly if you let it. (packing tape, duct tape, etc. also work, but they tend to leave behind a layer of sticky residue)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Foil tape to protect immediate surrounding surface of computer from sparks (paper tapes can burn, and plastic tapes can melt. regular aluminum foil works, however; just make sure to secure it well enough.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Big ol' pair of pliers (pipe wrench, vice grips, what-have-you) to hold the lock steady without putting your hands in harm's way&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Good solid pair of safety glasses--or even better, a full face shield (your eyeballs don't like flying specks of red-hot steel any more than your computer does)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(optional) Good pair of work gloves (must be heat-resistant; rubber and artificial fabrics are prone to melting to your skin, which would be worse than not wearing any gloves at all)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shop vacuum and/or damp rag/paper towel to clean up metallic dust before removing tape&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notes about technique:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Back up the computer's contents first. This will probably void your warranty.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If teardown instructions are available for the computer, look them through; if it's easy enough to separate the sensitive electronics from the portion of the housing with the attached cable lock, it may be worth doing so.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be thorough about protecting the computer with the tape. Even the tiniest of openings could let in a computer-killing flake of metallic dust!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clear a good-sized workspace on a flame-resistant surface (no veneers or other &quot;pretty&quot; surfaces, although a solid wood work bench would be fine) with plenty of ventilation.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take it easy. Cutting hardened steel too aggressively can result in damage to your cutting tool, the computer, and yourself if you're not careful.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Position the cutting wheel such that sparks are directed away from the computer (and away from yourself, for that matter). The foil will help, but not that much!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take it in stages. If the lock heats up too much from the friction of the cutting wheel, it could damage the computer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2784" LastEditorUserId="2784" LastEditDate="2019-01-23T15:54:48.123" LastActivityDate="2019-01-23T15:54:48.123" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4404" CreationDate="2015-02-18T22:01:08.360" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Google the &quot;Woodgas&quot; camping stove - it burns pretty much any dry woody leafy fuel pretty smokelessly, but has to be outdoors. It works with a small battery-assisted fan. Allegedly designed to help third-world countries by minimising smoke pollution. I have one and it is very effective and leaves minimal ash.  However the fuel load is fixed (although the stove comes in various sizes/loads).  Mine works for 10-15 minutes and its done. Stop and reload.  Great for fry ups while camping.  Works when there is no sun too !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastActivityDate="2015-02-18T22:01:08.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5452" CreationDate="2015-02-19T00:29:33.690" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;2-butoxyethanol evaporates pretty quickly once you wipe up the excess. If your shelves feel dry, they are dry and there's no more there to worry about. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2368" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T00:29:33.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5465" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5459" CreationDate="2015-02-19T02:34:07.467" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend cutting the cable next to the lock mechanism. This will allow use of the laptop and moving it. When time and circumstance permit, remove the lock mechanism. Taking it to a repair shop would be a good idea and not cost much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Locks do not prevent theft, but make theft more difficult. Someone can't just pick it up and walk off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T02:34:07.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5466" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4399" CreationDate="2015-02-19T04:35:07.413" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It might work just under very specific conditions, but here it goes:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;you will need two buckets, one smaller than the other, and the smaller one has to be made of a conducting material (any non-painted metal would do, I guess).  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the smaller bucket &lt;em&gt;inside&lt;/em&gt; the bigger one, and fill both with water.  The smaller one will be filled like always, but the bigger one will be filled &lt;em&gt;just in the sides&lt;/em&gt;, as it will contain the smaller one inside.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the immersion rod in the smaller bucket, and turn it on.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once the water inside the smaller bucket is heated, it will start heating the water in the bigger bucket, as heat will be conducted through the metal. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some heat might get lost during the procedure, mostly due to the metal used I guess. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2579" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T04:35:07.413" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5467" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5480" CreationDate="2015-02-19T11:07:40.843" Score="39" ViewCount="86135" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to find if and egg is not boiled before cracking it. If I have boiled several eggs and after that someone have mixed them with other not boiled eggs, how can I separate them. Of course I don't want to break the eggs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T17:41:37.600" LastActivityDate="2020-04-12T22:22:33.993" Title="Find out if an egg is boiled or not without cracking it" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;eggs&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5468" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1713" CreationDate="2015-02-19T11:23:15.903" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I don't have any cleaning cloth with me I use my T-shirt and I blow softly with open mouth on the glasses to achieve soft condensation on the glass surface. This is needed as you should never rub you glasses on dry surface because you can scratch them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The condensation that is formed on the glass surface is not saliva it is almost clear water and this method works well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The T-shirt of course should be clean and not sweaty and I use only 100% cotton T-shirts. Microfiber probably work well as cleaning cloth is made of this material, but I guess microfiber T-shirts are not very popular. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have been working on a dirty place with lots of dust then do not use this method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wear glasses all day for almost 6 years and clean them 3-4 times a day and never have damaged them using this method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T11:23:15.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5467" CreationDate="2015-02-19T11:23:33.907" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shake it in your hand. If you hear it sloshing around inside, it's not boiled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the future, you may also wish to store your eggs in a vault, where pranksters can not access them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T11:23:33.907" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5470" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5467" CreationDate="2015-02-19T12:12:26.840" Score="67" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a non cooked egg is fluid inside we can make use of the rotational energy stored there. Put an egg on your desk and rotate it fast (like a gyro). Then apruptly stop it with a finger, then release it again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Case egg was cooked:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tlo43.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The egg will immediately stop spinning&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Case egg was raw:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/REcS2.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fluid inside will continue rotation, hence making the egg start rotating again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="37" LastEditDate="2015-02-21T21:05:17.633" LastActivityDate="2015-02-21T21:05:17.633" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5471" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5474" CreationDate="2015-02-19T13:21:34.437" Score="4" ViewCount="38550" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an interior door with a twist lock. It locks from the inside and on the outside takes this type of key:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mUFhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;THE KEY&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I lost the key, and seem to have locked the door before my last exit. &lt;strong&gt;What can I use to access the room without damaging the lock?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: my precision screwdriver set is locked inside this very room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="1876" LastEditDate="2015-03-02T20:53:29.123" LastActivityDate="2018-01-14T21:01:22.970" Title="How to open a privacy lock doorknob without the key?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;locks&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5467" CreationDate="2015-02-19T13:43:11.917" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Option 1) Put the egg in water. A raw egg will have a tiny stream of air bubbles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option 2) Shine a strong flashlight through it. A raw egg will show light all the way through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option 3) Spin it on its end. The sloshy innards of a raw egg will cause it to wobble and a cooked egg will spin smoothly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T13:43:11.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5474" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5471" CreationDate="2015-02-19T14:22:39.207" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you mentioned, a small flat screwdriver works best. However, you can use basically anything that's thin, stiff, and non-round. I used to do this all the time to my brother to piss him off (ah, youth).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of the things I've used:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The metal clip from a cheap pen&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A paperclip with the very tip bent to a 90 degree angle (to simulate a screwdriver)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A safety pin (bent like above). Works a bit better, due to stiffer metal.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The end of an old tangled up Slinky (bent straight)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A metal coat hanger with the tip hammered flat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Creativity goes a long way here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="89" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T14:22:39.207" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5475" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-19T14:46:47.767" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the office environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/office-supplies&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;office-supplies&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;office-supplies&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:30:46.703" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:30:46.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5476" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-19T14:46:47.767" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the office environment." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:30:46.703" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:30:46.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5478" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-19T17:04:50.757" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks relating to &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/moving&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'moving'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;moving&lt;/a&gt; or using energy sources -- gas, wood, coal, etc. -- with &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/safety&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'safety'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;safety&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/efficiency&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'efficiency'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;efficiency&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/electricity&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'electricity'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;electricity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:10:36.050" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:10:36.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5479" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-19T17:04:50.757" Score="0" Body="Hacks relating to moving or using energy sources." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T17:30:45.583" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T17:30:45.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5480" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5467" CreationDate="2015-02-19T17:17:57.067" Score="56" Body="&lt;p&gt;What's with all those complicated answers? There's a very easy way to check, one that I always use when I don't know if an egg is boiled or not:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply put the egg on a flat surface and spin it fast. If it's boiled, it will continue spinning, otherwise it will stop in 1-2 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: As Peteris suggested in his comment, basically a boiled egg will behave as a solid object. So, try to spin your egg 5 full rotations in one push. If you can't make it, it's not boiled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3951" LastEditorUserId="3951" LastEditDate="2015-02-20T08:56:32.357" LastActivityDate="2015-02-20T08:56:32.357" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5481" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-19T17:25:24.773" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to metals, including precious metals. May include hacks for manipulation and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/plastics&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;plastics&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;plastics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:38:09.183" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:38:09.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5482" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-19T17:25:24.773" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to metals, including precious metals. May include hacks for manipulation and cleaning." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:38:09.183" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:38:09.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5484" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-19T17:52:05.613" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;, maintaining, or repairing domestic appliances.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Including, but not limited to, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, toasters, and washing machines.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:21:29.133" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:21:29.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5485" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-19T17:52:05.613" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to cleaning, maintaining, or repairing domestic appliances such as refrigerators and vacuum cleaners." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:21:29.133" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:21:29.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5486" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-19T17:56:13.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to furniture and other objects in the bedroom, as well as activities that normally take place in the bedroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:13:07.683" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:13:07.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5487" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-19T17:56:13.537" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to furniture and other objects in the bedroom, as well as activities that normally take place in the bedroom." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:13:07.683" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:13:07.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5488" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-19T17:59:46.013" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to making tools work for a longer time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:59:46.013" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:59:46.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5489" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-19T17:59:46.013" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to making tools work for a longer time." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T17:59:46.013" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T17:59:46.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5490" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-19T18:06:35.540" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to laundry, dusting, vacuuming, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/organization&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'organization'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;organization&lt;/a&gt;, and other chores around the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'home'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Questions related to cooking should be tagged &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/food&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'food'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;food&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'cleaning'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:06:35.540" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T18:06:35.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5491" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-19T18:06:35.540" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to laundry, dusting, vacuuming, [organization], and other chores around the [home]. See also: [cleaning] and [food]" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:06:35.540" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T18:06:35.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5492" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-19T18:16:24.327" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to doing the laundry: increasing efficiency and ease or tackling other problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/appliances&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;appliances&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;appliances&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-03-17T10:30:03.177" LastActivityDate="2019-03-17T10:30:03.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5493" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-19T18:16:24.327" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to doing the laundry: increasing efficiency and ease or tackling other problems." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-03-17T10:30:03.177" LastActivityDate="2019-03-17T10:30:03.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5494" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-19T18:26:10.433" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to toys: storing (&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'storage'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt;), organizing (&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/organization&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'organization'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;organization&lt;/a&gt;), and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'cleaning'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:26:10.433" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T18:26:10.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5495" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-19T18:26:10.433" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to toys: storing, organizing, and cleaning." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-19T18:26:10.433" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T18:26:10.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5496" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1775" CreationDate="2015-02-19T18:26:12.587" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's already an excellent answer on here but it's missing my favorite option: C-clamps. It doesn't work for every style but I really enjoy having my grandfather's old clamps propping up my collection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5N8fH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5N8fHm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;C-Clamps as a bookend&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastEditorUserId="1377" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T15:36:39.397" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T15:36:39.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4399" CreationDate="2015-02-19T18:43:40.713" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place two buckets into bathtub (or bigger container, but not too big) and place your heating rod inside bathtub/container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T18:43:40.713" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="346" CreationDate="2015-02-19T18:44:43.120" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a shopvac and (if you can) set the suction to be very light. Hold it up to the headphone jack and the lint should be pulled out rather quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-02-19T18:44:43.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5500" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2170" CreationDate="2015-02-20T04:09:53.003" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The solution is in the dryer, not the washer. When putting shirts in the dryer pay attention and stretch the garments out. There is less control in the washer. How they go in the dryer has more significance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shirts are either permanent press, or require ironing. Either way, do not remove 100% of the moisture in the dryer. Only remove 70%. If slightly damp, clothes will air dry the rest of the way even if folded. For permanent press clothes, leaving a slight dampness will allow wrinkles to fall out when placed on a hanger, or pressed out if folded and placed with other clothes. If ironing clothes, the dampness will help when ironing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-20T04:09:53.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="427" CreationDate="2015-02-20T04:14:50.810" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a green plastic scouring pad. These are very effective. You can rub very hard without the fear of scratching or discoloring the surface. Use plastic tools, push hard repeatedly, and attempt to chip away. Spray degreaser on the area, let it soak, then try again later. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T09:16:11.493" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:16:11.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5502" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5505" CreationDate="2015-02-20T05:55:21.700" Score="6" ViewCount="2085" Body="&lt;p&gt;I dropped a baseball cap in a puddle of mud. I'm afraid to drop it in the laundry. How can I best clean it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T13:32:59.653" Title="How to clean a baseball cap?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5502" CreationDate="2015-02-20T06:50:48.043" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cap has no oil stain, which is good. I recommend power washing with a hose. Because fabric on the bill of the cap is not flexible, the dirt cannot be worked out, and rubbing the bill of the cap may set the dirt. Power washing with hot water will flush the dirt out. Add soap and rinse the soap through the stiff parts of the cap, then rinse again to get the remainder of soap out. If there is no oil or grease component, all should come out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-20T06:50:48.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="427" CreationDate="2015-02-20T06:51:20.610" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use Sodium Bicarbonate, or baking power.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make a thick paste, by adding a small quantity tape water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cake it onto the gunk. Leave it for an hour or so&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Come back and scrub it off -- maybe using salt as a abrasive.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works on the exact same principles the oven cleaner does,&#xA;but it is much weaker. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used it for quiet a while til I realized oven cleaner does it much better and faster.&#xA;But the oven cleaner does leave me coughing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1233" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T10:44:37.060" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T10:44:37.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5502" CreationDate="2015-02-20T07:46:35.473" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you afraid that just putting it in the washing machine can damage your cap or just don't have a washing machine, you can fill your washing bowl with hot water and add some soap or... shampoo :) Scrub your cap with some brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Images from wikihow:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ny3dv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ny3dvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/77/Wash-a-Baseball-Cap-by-Hand-Step-3.jpg/760px-Wash-a-Baseball-Cap-by-Hand-Step-3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RjYiJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RjYiJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/05/Wash-a-Baseball-Cap-by-Hand-Step-3Bullet1.jpg/760px-Wash-a-Baseball-Cap-by-Hand-Step-3Bullet1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After washing, remove the soap from your cap with water and dry it with a towel or with a fan (it is more effective). If you don't have a fan, you can put some paper in the cap - it will absorb the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:28:04.123" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:28:04.123" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5506" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5508" CreationDate="2015-02-20T09:03:49.163" Score="6" ViewCount="13044" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;If you have already seen &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1673/is-there-any-way-to-fill-in-a-hole-in-my-shoe-so-it-is-waterproof&quot;&gt;my other question regarding clothing&lt;/a&gt; you may think I look like a bum. But I actually don't and I also don't care what you're thinking.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that I get a hole in the front pocket of my fairly new jeans. The fabric wears off on the inside of the pocket, the one touching my thigh, until there's a hole. This doesn't bother me to much, because I'm always carrying my &lt;strong&gt;wallet and my keys&lt;/strong&gt; in that pocket (the keys are on the outer side, so the wallet prevents the keys from getting tangled in the hole/worn off fabric but it still rather seldom happens). But when it happens it's really annoying! I'm trying to unlock a door and start to pull on my keychain (picture below), which is connected to the belt loop of the jeans with a carabineer, but the keys are tangled in the hole/worn off fabric and I need to reach into the pocket and untangle the keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aOlv0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;keychain&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It only happened with that pocket (the left one - if that really matters) and I'm guessing because of the sharp edges of the keys - I actually don't want to change the habit of carrying my wallet and keys in the left, and my cellphone in the right pocket. But if it's the only solution I'll have to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With one pair of jeans, I've already tried to replace the whole pocket with an old kitchen cloth. It seemed to work, but washing once already resulted in a hole at the bottom of the pocket, where the seam is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My jeans really are not that old and I don't have holes in other parts of the jeans, so I don't want to throw them away, just because there's a hole in the pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my questions are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there a reason for these holes, which I didn't mention?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there any way to prevent worn off fabric in jeans pockets (make fabric stronger/&quot;protect&quot; sharp edges of keys)?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How do I properly replace/fix a jeans pocket which has a hole in it?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2018-11-10T03:07:15.970" Title="How do I prevent/fix holes in the front pockets of my jeans?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;keys&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5507" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5471" CreationDate="2015-02-20T09:10:50.903" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The flat end of a cheap teaspoon. Not all types work though, more expensive teaspoons often have fancier handles that won't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JQPcp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JQPcpm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Teaspoon&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's stronger then most other methods using paperclips or other improvised things and you don't have to hammer anything flat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't care about the spoon you can bend it in the middle for extra leverage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1600" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:21:47.723" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:21:47.723" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5508" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5506" CreationDate="2015-02-20T10:39:54.177" Score="5" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Repair&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Front pockets of trousers are usually made of soft fabric that will be much less resistant to mechanical strain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are two instances the pockets get holes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. The fabric becomes worn out&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;We then have to either sew in a patch, hoping it will hold for another few months. There are also patches to apply with an iron but they usually won't last too long to my experience.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Replace the whole pocket with a new one (preferably with a better fabric quality). This will involve quite some knowledge in sewing, hence I let somebody else do that for me.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. The seam gets loose&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This can mostly be fixed easily by just stitching it on again&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Prevention&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The obvious thing to prevent this from happening is to keep all sharp edged things out of our pockets. This is true for coins, keys, lighters, swiss army knifes or other stuff real men love to carry close to their legs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now being a real man, I can't think of a life without all these items im my pockets. Therefore I came to the conclusion I need to put my keys into a special bag or pouch. This could be anything from a &lt;strong&gt;small self-made linen pouch&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cIZob.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;to a commercially available leather bag with a zipper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are not really cool fashion items as we know them from our daddies or grand-daddies (they might know why):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pxV0a.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With some search effort we may howver even find a design that may be acceptable for us:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lBt4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z5woz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mf5Aj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Images from a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=key%20pouch&amp;amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Akey%20pouch&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;random search at Amazon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-20T10:39:54.177" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2015-02-20T11:15:09.297" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use an eating plate, it will work like a charm! Basically any metallic eating plate (I hope there is one in your home) will do the job for any optical mouse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3969" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-08-12T03:24:28.297" LastActivityDate="2015-08-12T03:24:28.297" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5510" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5502" CreationDate="2015-02-20T12:55:24.900" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The first thing to do is not wet it - let it dry out completely, take a stiff brush (something like a vegetable washing brush or a stiff nail brush), go outside with the cap and scrub at the mud till you've got most of it off. Provided its only mud, most will come off - my cap's black, so that's all I need to do, although if it still looks a bit 'grey', I rub it over with a damp cloth afterwards. If yours isn't black, you may then need to do something 'wet' as suggested in another answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-02-20T13:15:55.437" LastActivityDate="2015-02-20T13:15:55.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5511" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-20T13:43:34.117" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to skeptical viewpoints.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your question is off-topic here, it &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be on-topic at &lt;a href=&quot;http://skeptics.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Skeptics Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T14:59:49.470" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T14:59:49.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5512" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-20T13:43:34.117" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to skeptical viewpoints." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-20T13:43:34.117" LastActivityDate="2015-02-20T13:43:34.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5514" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-20T16:54:15.970" Score="4" ViewCount="6838" Body="&lt;h3&gt;I have a door. It fell down.&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I rehang it by myself? More specifically, how can I hold it up, a few inches off the ground, while screwing in the hinges?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-12-20T18:44:43.583" Title="How to rehang a door by myself?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2454" CreationDate="2015-02-20T17:03:44.023" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Seeing as how I usually have some new cardboard boxes lying around when it's time to take down the lights, I tear off chunks and wrap my lights around them, similar to what's shown below. Typically, I'll cut notches along two sides so the cord sits in the notches and won't slide around. That lets each coil be closer to the next as I'm sure they won't tangle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's cheap, lightweight, effective, and easy to unwrap next year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MjQ1m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MjQ1mm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Wrap lights around cardboard&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:08:16.433" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:08:16.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5514" CreationDate="2015-02-20T17:29:28.760" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are plenty of advice available on Internet (for instance, examples &lt;a href=&quot;http://home-building.wonderhowto.com/how-to/hang-door-216840/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/step/0,,20407803,00.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition to the tips mentioned there, I would just add a few:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If there is another person available to help, that would be excellent.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_plug&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;anchors&lt;/a&gt; in the screw holes, if the screw holes are not damaged.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If possible, use slightly longer screws. For example, use 1.25 inches, if 1 inch screws were used previously.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;You need to use caution not to use a screw which will pass through the door frame, or damage it or the wall.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place small wooden pieces underneath the door so it would can be leveled easily with the hinges. Holding the door may not result in best results.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3981" LastEditorUserId="3981" LastEditDate="2015-02-20T19:15:50.817" LastActivityDate="2015-02-20T19:15:50.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5518" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5514" CreationDate="2015-02-20T18:32:26.773" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take three pieces of 1x4 about a foot long and ripped one piece a little larger than the width/depth of the door (about 1 1/2in).  Then nailed them together to form a U shape with the ripped piece at the bottom of the U.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This setup gives some support to keep the door vertical while attaching to the frame.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2163" LastActivityDate="2015-02-20T18:32:26.773" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5519" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5520" CreationDate="2015-02-20T18:48:58.427" Score="6" ViewCount="5876" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to move a TV. It fits in the car but it is not very secure, to the point where if I have to stop quickly, it WILL fly forward and it WILL shatter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to avoid that. How can I secure the TV in the backseat of a sedan?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="1233" LastEditDate="2015-02-21T01:46:52.663" LastActivityDate="2015-02-21T17:59:53.403" Title="How to secure a TV in a car while moving?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5520" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5519" CreationDate="2015-02-20T21:04:34.117" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have space to lay it down, do that. This is probably only possible if you can fold the seats forward so the TV is laying both in the cabin and the trunk. Cushion it with soft things underneath and and on top in case something rattles around and lands on top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't do that, stand it up in the backseat. Cushion it with pillows and large blankets or comforters on both sides. Use the seat belts to hold it in. Most seat belts are built so that the retractor locks if you pull the belt all the way out. It's designed to help install child car seats but it'll be useful here. Pull the belts &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; the way out and let it back in a bit. If you can't tug it out again, then it's locked. Wrap them around your cushioned TV and buckle them in. Let the belt all the way back it, making sure it stays locked. You can even tug it a little tighter - pulling away from the buckle and helping it retract a bit more - for a snug fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The belt will unlock again once it gets retracted enough so it's possible that'll happen here. Add some more cushions to force the belt out more and try again. You should end up with a snug, cushioned fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastActivityDate="2015-02-20T21:04:34.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2454" CreationDate="2015-02-20T21:20:39.777" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wrap them round a magazine (top to bottom), fold the magazine in half (left to right) then put each string in a carrier bag. Since doing this I &lt;em&gt;never&lt;/em&gt; get tangles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I'm not really posting about Christmas lights - I'm posting about this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;My usual method is the same one that works well for extension cords... I hold one end in my hand and then start looping the cord from my handle to elbow. Once I'm done with the entire cord, I slide it off my elbow and I've got a the cord wrapped in a circle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should almost &lt;strong&gt;never&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;wrap&lt;/em&gt; a cable around something as it twists the cable and will weaken it over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few things you can do to avoid this include:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Coil the cable in a figure of eight. The twists will cancel themselves out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold the cable in half, then in half again. Once it gets to a reasonable length, tie a &lt;em&gt;loose&lt;/em&gt; knot in it, or secure it in some other way. Note that most of the time when you buy devices with cables, they provide the cable folded then secured with a bit of insulated metal wrapped around it - this is because it causes the cable &lt;em&gt;very little&lt;/em&gt; stress.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the under/over method. This involves coiling the cable in alternating directions - this means that twists in the cable are cancelled out and not aggregated (like the figure of eight method).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wind&lt;/strong&gt; the cable around something. Note I'm distinguishing between this and wrapping. You'll notice that when you get extension cables (esp. mains extension cables) which are long, they come with a spool which rotates. This doesn't twist the wire at all and keeps stress low, prolonging its life.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sorry my post is mostly about a part of your question you perhaps didn't want a comment on, but I thought you might be interested.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some interesting links:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.naxos.com/2012/03/make-your-headphones-last-forever/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Naxos Blog: Make your headphones last forever&lt;/a&gt;: suggests the figure of eight, and the folding methods.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theblackandblue.com/2011/06/20/wrap-cable-over-under/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to wrap cables and avoid a tangled mess&lt;/a&gt;: very well written article which suggests the under/over method.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-74OEVUOKOw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Youtube: How to Wrap a Video Cable Properly!&lt;/a&gt;: explains the over/under technique.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3986" LastActivityDate="2015-02-20T21:20:39.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5522" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-20T22:29:04.907" Score="6" ViewCount="190" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a microphone and stand. The microphone is too wide to fit into the holder at the top of the stand. What can I use to keep it securely held on the stand and still allow it to be picked up by its user?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T09:39:22.603" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T09:39:22.603" Title="How to hold a microphone on a stand that is too small?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5522" CreationDate="2015-02-20T22:53:53.573" Score="3" Body="&lt;h3&gt;An actual solution from &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/215846/make-a-microphone-stand-out-of-a-wire-hanger&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this Lifehacker Article&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This uses only a wire hanger&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;Just take a metal hanger, bend it in half a little, then bend the hook down and adjust as necessary. It's pretty stable, being what it is.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To attach this to a stand that you already have, you can cut off some of the wire and then attach the rest of it to the stand with glue or tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;My made up solution&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Disclaimer: I've never had this problem, this is something I made up&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First get a piece of construction, or some other type of sturdy paper that can bend. Shape the construction paper into a cone and then put the microphone in. Allow a hole big enough for the back of the microphone to fit through. Then use scissors to cut off most of the construction paper, but not too much because you don't want the microphone to fall out. Then just use glue or tape to attach the paper in the holder if you can (just the back of the paper) or on top of the holder. Not sure how well this will work because I've never tried it before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-22T05:37:17.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5524" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2015-02-20T23:55:11.097" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scribble on Paper.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Paper is good (so long as it is nongloss).&#xA;But if you cover it in scribbles there is more changes for the optical sensor to &quot;see&quot;.&#xA;Thus making it more responsive. Paper is fairly easy to get hold of at most places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a more permanent solution, invest in a better mouse.&#xA;Higher quality mice have better (higher resolution) sensors so can pick up differences on smooother surfaces.&#xA;My  $14 mouse won't work on laminated tables. My old Logitech G5, would work on anything I tried it on (Packaging said it would work on glass, but I never tried).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1233" LastActivityDate="2015-02-20T23:55:11.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5519" CreationDate="2015-02-21T07:21:01.260" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use the passenger seat belts with cushions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure there are no loose items that can fly into the TV.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2841" LastActivityDate="2015-02-21T07:21:01.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5526" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-21T08:07:15.607" Score="4" ViewCount="782" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was getting in my car to go back home, but it wouldn't start. It was cold out so it made it even more frustrating that it wouldn't start. I stepped back outside my car, and to try to relieve this frustration I back handed it a few times and gave it a strong knee to the side. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After some time, I'm thinking that maybe violence wasn't the right answer for this specific situation. Also, I have a dent in the side body of my car from my knee, about 2.5 inches in diameter and 2 inches in depth. The back hands didn't leave any marks, thankfully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I definitely don't want to spend any money on getting this dent repaired. Is there any way to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;lessen the size or appearance of the dent&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, or even fix it pretty completely with regular household tools?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-22T22:45:49.400" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T16:10:04.080" Title="Removing / Minimizing a car dent?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5527" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5519" CreationDate="2015-02-21T08:42:06.677" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is a tube-type TV, lay the TV screen-down on the back seat to protect the screen. Any seat belt buckles should be pushed out of the way. Pull a seat belt and shoulder harness around the TV. If unable to do that, place the TV at the front of the seat so it rests against the forward seat back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's a wide screen TV, protect the screen. If the TV will lay screen-down on the seat and not contact any seat belts, do that, but seat belts cannot simply be moved out of the way. They will rub on the screen surface and damage it. If the TV cannot be laid screen-down, but will lay screen-up do that, but insure nothing will fall on the screen. If the TV is too big to lay on the seat, place the top of the TV at the rear of the back seat and lean the TV forward so it rests against the front seat at an angle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have nothing else in the car with the TV there is no need for any blankets or cushions. The interior of the car provides enough cushioning. Insure the TV does not rest against anything hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The question is how to transport a TV; not a bunch of stuff in the car. If other items are carried too, use sufficient padding between items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-21T17:59:53.403" LastActivityDate="2015-02-21T17:59:53.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5528" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5522" CreationDate="2015-02-21T09:27:50.057" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blue Tac.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Blue Tac has featured in a few of my answers on this site and it is rearing its head once again as it would be an ideal solution to you problem.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Just get a nice blob of the stuff (or any other non permanent adhesive putty)  and put it on your mic stand and voila. When you put your microphone in the stand holder thing it should hold true due to the wonders of blue Tac.!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-21T09:27:50.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5529" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5526" CreationDate="2015-02-21T10:56:58.143" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Short answer, no, unless you have a friend who is or was a panel beater. I'm surprised it took you 'some time' to conclude that violence wasn't perhaps the best reaction to your situation, I'd have realised it immediately, but there you go, we're all different.The  lesson is one for you rather than the car regarding future behaviour on your part though, along with perhaps watching that episode of Fawlty Towers where John Clees beats the c*%p out of his broken down Mini with a branch off a tree - that's probably what you looked like when you were venting your spleen, must have been funny to watch. Next time, just kick the tyres, if you must.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the dent is in a door, you could try removing the door panel on the inside and trying to push the dent outwards, but even if you do, you'll still be able to see it isn't perfectly shaped and smooth from the outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-02-21T11:12:25.960" LastActivityDate="2015-02-21T11:12:25.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5530" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5537" CreationDate="2015-02-21T11:00:41.733" Score="12" ViewCount="11350" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't really walk a lot. I use a bike as my transport means, but even before riding it, I use to tear my jeans quite soon, for instance as in this picture. They usually split sooner as 18 months with the following approximate frequency of use: I use them 4 times per month, i.e. 4x12x1.5=72 times were they worn; I washed them like once a month, i.e. washing them 18 times. That's the only spot my jeans are actually worn out, whence I don't want to throw them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some hints as how to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfEc-lceKCY&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;repair them&lt;/a&gt; but I'd like to know, if it's possible to avoid the formation of those holes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mVc7Y.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mVc7Ym.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3993" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:40:34.927" LastActivityDate="2020-01-27T07:34:46.927" Title="How to avoid the splitting of my jeans in the crotch area?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5531" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4399" CreationDate="2015-02-21T11:47:28.357" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I will assume you have two Home Depot style buckets of the same size that need to be heated at the same time and for the sake of not having to monitor, you want them to simultaneously heat until both are at about a heated equilibrium. Efficiency is also not a factor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The hard way:&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;I seem to recall this exercise that should when scaled fit your purpose..if I recall it correctly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will need a 6-12&quot; platform, a two fuel siphon hoses or equivalent garden hoses, clamps, and a weight of some sort in addition to your immersion rod and buckets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place the immersion rod in the lower bucket. Then place the first hose a couple (1-2&quot;) under water inches of each bucket. Then place the second hose laying sideways or 1&quot; from the bottom of both buckets. &lt;strong&gt;Important&lt;/strong&gt; for this to work when placing those hoses initially you have to have vacuum (water filled with pressure) in each hose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Easy Way:&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Alternately you if want guaranteed circulation, I would just get electric utility pump, depending on purpose use of water a submersible utility / sump pump,  or one they sell to fit directly on top of the Home Depot style buckets, not if two pumps they need to have the same flow rate. They also sell ones specifically for recirculating/mixing ( 2x in / 2x out) so you don't need two pumps just one. This would allow you to for go / skip the elevation, maintaining vacuum, and whole physics hassle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1787" LastEditorUserId="1787" LastEditDate="2015-02-21T13:01:50.903" LastActivityDate="2015-02-21T13:01:50.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="63" CreationDate="2015-02-21T12:46:53.390" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a couple tried and true methods used of varying difficult from living in AK and ND.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Install a storm door. This will provide other additional benefits as well. Should have no frozen up key lock issues after that. $80 to hundreds of dollars, much easy to install yourself than a framed door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Go to a keyless lock. $60 to hundreds. Just keep in mind they use batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Use a rubber fruit preservation cover for the door knob to cover the lock. They sell them at the grocery store and online but you need one door knob size but that will also slip on and not come off and last. $5-15, May not work for all doors / knobs. Some lock smith shops also sell one designed for locks. If you are handy you could also make your own using the tool coating rubber they sell at hardware stores (but don't build it on the knob!!!!!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) Modify a winter outdoors spicket / water faucet cover to place over door knob.. This does though usually involve adding a sticky hook to the door so the covers nylon or rubber cord can attach to something. I recommend the plastic coated ones, not just the foam ones. $3-$6 &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;5) 1/4,qt Ziplock Freezer Bag and a thick rubber or nylon cord that locks like the baby cabinet lock ones. You will have to replace the bag regularly. &#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;6) For a frozen lock I use mini zippo lighter fluid containers as the tip works well for inserting into lock and it's nearly instant. Otherwise I use the containers refilled with isopropyl alcohol, but it's not quite as fast. (See note below)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Other Notes: WD-40 , as recommended by others isn't a as reliable I personally find for frozen situations. Those lock deicers are just isopropyl alcohol ( $1 for 12oz vs $3 for 1 oz ) in a nice dispenser. I would not heat a key up, you weaken it and if it has a chip you could damage or destroy it. Duct tape or other gummed adhesive may clog the lock creating bigger issues, it tends to also be brittle at colder temperatures and not stay on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important&lt;/strong&gt; : lighter fluid, alcohol, and WD-40 are flammable and can damage paint as well as de-lubricate locks (WD-40 is a solvent not a lubricant), resulting in other issues with the lock and / or other property or personal damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1787" LastActivityDate="2015-02-21T12:46:53.390" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5533" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-21T14:52:37.420" Score="11" ViewCount="48499" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a wonderful mouse except... I'd like it to click more silently (left and right buttons). Probably it was that loud, probably it is the work of Time, but the current sound doesn't suit me now, especially at night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ways to reduce this sound?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also have a trackpad, which have no clicking sound (I can just tap), but I find the mouse to be more useful and convenient to use. Please don't recommend buying a new mouse or another device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-22T22:45:36.213" LastActivityDate="2017-12-12T18:04:17.983" Title="How can I reduce the sound of clicking my mouse" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5533" CreationDate="2015-02-21T15:59:28.190" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a thick foam mouse pad.  Using a mouse on a hard desk will amplify the sound.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the mouse apart and insulate around the click switches (see image).  Felt, or thin foam would suffice, but the key is to maintain the function while adding something to dampen the sound (&lt;em&gt;Disclaimer: I have never done this!&lt;/em&gt;).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JV7EU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Image of click switches where insulation is needed&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a third more drastic option, you could try and replace the click switches with ones that are less noisy.  Most likely more trouble than it's worth, and I can't actually provide a product/catalog # for ones don't make a sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="23188" LastEditDate="2017-12-12T18:04:17.983" LastActivityDate="2017-12-12T18:04:17.983" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5537" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5530" CreationDate="2015-02-21T18:23:30.023" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The holes develop for three reasons:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The pants are being stretched excessively.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The seat is rubbing on the pants.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The fabric is not sufficiently durable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I ride a bike to work, so know from experience. Cheap, thin, coarse-weave polyester fabric is best. It is cool and doesn't hold water when you get hot and sweat. Not being jeans they are a bit looser and the fabric holds up better than denim. Such are surprisingly inexpensive costing less than jeans if one looks around. They can be bought at places like blair.com. I have several pairs from there lasting several years of daily bike riding. Riding a bike regularly requires a change in clothing style to facilitate comfortable riding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The seat can be changed. Harder seats work better than soft ones for several reasons, and you are best off getting a thin racing-style seat with a small bit of springiness to it. A racing-style seat will cause less wear to clothing and offers more comfort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1649" LastEditDate="2015-05-12T06:18:45.237" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T06:18:45.237" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5533" CreationDate="2015-02-21T19:54:43.630" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can open your mouse and apply few drops of oil (which is non-conductive) on the click mechanism, it should do the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(video) &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7JAVlIIvaM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to fix double clicking problem of any gaming mouse!&lt;/a&gt; at YouTube.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-02-21T20:03:06.087" LastActivityDate="2015-02-21T20:03:06.087" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5539" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5526" CreationDate="2015-02-21T22:05:04.017" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's at least a couple things that might just work in this case with removing/minimizing the dent. I wouldn't advise anyone with a nice car to try the following though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First thing you could do is just grab a toilet plunger and a cup of hot and soapy water, as shown by Taya05 on this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hckHRt5Esk0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;youtube video&lt;/a&gt;. Then pour some of the soapy water on and around the dent. Lastly, just plunge in slowly and out quickly to try to remove or minimize the size of the dent. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second thing, if you're able to get to the other side of the dent, you could try hammering it out gently. To make this go more smoother, you could also maybe heat up the outside of the dent with a hair/blow dryer, to possibly make the metal easier to adjust out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastActivityDate="2015-02-21T22:05:04.017" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5541" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5549" CreationDate="2015-02-22T05:13:29.600" Score="5" ViewCount="703" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd like to know exactly when to remove popcorn from the microwave. If I leave it in a little longer, a few more kernels will pop, but I might burn the popcorn. if I take it out too early I may leave some unpopped kernels. Usually one listens for when popping stops, or when the last pop happened, but some bags of popcorn finish much faster, so that means there's more time until burnt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-22T23:18:55.867" LastActivityDate="2015-02-22T23:18:55.867" Title="When should I remove popcorn from the microwave?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;time&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5542" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5522" CreationDate="2015-02-22T05:45:50.267" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Duct tape. Didn't you know duct tape solves all problems in the world? &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286915/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286915/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pp8g9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-22T05:45:50.267" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2015-02-22T13:02:23.657" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can easily make a mousepad for free by placing cardboard inside newspaper. I also use a mouse this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2580" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-22T17:11:11.920" LastActivityDate="2015-02-22T17:11:11.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5545" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5547" CreationDate="2015-02-22T19:33:12.137" Score="9" ViewCount="31923" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am getting into robotics, and when I was building something, there were a bunch of wires that were too thin to get stripped by my wire stripper. I also tried sanding down the wire with sandpaper and stripping it with a Swiss Army Knife. The sandpaper took much longer than I would've liked and using the knife was very hard and also made the wire smaller and smaller each time I messed up or pressed too hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Are there any hacks for stripping very thin wires when the wire stripper is too big?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T03:58:35.393" LastActivityDate="2016-11-04T06:24:32.400" Title="How to strip coating off of wires without a wire stripper" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5546" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5545" CreationDate="2015-02-22T19:46:10.653" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a variety of options. The thinner the metal wire and the more adhesive coating, the more difficult to strip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, most coatings are plastic-based, and the wires are metallic, so to achieve your goal, you simply have to subject the wire to a treatment one can handle, and the other cannot. This could be chemical, depending on the type of plastic, or much simpler: &lt;strong&gt;Heat.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the wire cleanly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the end of the wire well above a lighter, or other direct source of heat (in a well ventilated environment)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move it closer to the source of heat, if the plastic is not shrinking / burning&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gently clean the last plastic residue off of the metal.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful with the gradual application of heat, because some plastics can get quite hot, and some metals melt easily. If you know the type of metal and / or plastic, obviously we could find a chemical more suitable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2900" LastActivityDate="2015-02-22T19:46:10.653" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5545" CreationDate="2015-02-22T20:05:36.407" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another option I didn't say is simply to pinch the wire between the thumbnail and index finger and pull. The insulation will tear and will not damage the wire inside. Sometimes it helps to chafe the insulation a bit with the thumbnail before pulling. Be careful where the wire is being pulled from. It should be held by pinching with the other hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I never use a wire stripper, but dikes or wire cutters. The dikes must be very sharp. I don't use my dikes for anything except cutting wire, and I don't loan them, which keeps them in good shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Squeeze the wire slightly with the dikes at the point where the insulation should separate, then pull. The insulation will separate and slide off the end of the wire. The intent is for the dikes to cut through the insulation but not the wire, score the insulation, and allow it to tear the rest of the way off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More care must be used with thinner wire. If stripping very thin wire, use fingernail clippers following the same procedure. However, nail clippers will not offer a &quot;feel&quot; and with them it's easy to cut too deep, cutting the wire. Clippers do offer precise control, however. With practice they work well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try not to score the wire when stripping. With multi-strand wire it's easy to cut some of the strands but leave others. Make a decision whether the wire is too damaged, needing to be redone. If being soldered, solder will flow up the wire a bit if done properly, strengthening it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I would do in your situation is make a custom wire stripper using fingernail clippers by placing a piece of metal between the cutting surfaces, preventing them from coming together completely. You can then reach into small spaces, squeeze, and pull off insulation easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method that works well is to roll the wire on a knife blade with your thumb, cutting the insulation completely around the wire, then slide off. For small wires this works well. It's not necessary to completely cut through the insulation, but score it all the way around. Doing this much will leave superficial cuts in your thumb, but it works well providing good control.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T02:08:47.473" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T02:08:47.473" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="60" CreationDate="2015-02-22T20:24:18.713" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is really simple, but if you urn is very big, it is quite difficult to do :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;take a smaller volume&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;fill it with water from your tap&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;pour the water from the smaller volume into your urn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another variant:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;take a large plastic bottle (e.g. 1.5L+)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;cut the bottom and put the bottle in this way:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y5Ht4m.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-22T20:24:18.713" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5541" CreationDate="2015-02-22T21:23:21.647" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take it out once the pops are more than one second apart. Although this will leave some unpopped kernels, it will prevent the popped kernels from burning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-02-22T21:23:21.647" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5550" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5551" CreationDate="2015-02-22T22:30:50.633" Score="6" ViewCount="750" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tend to burn a lot of candles, and every once in awhile some wax will spill onto my coffee table.    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any Life hacks to get this wax off nicely and completely?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Everything I've tried (windex, scraping, rubbing alch.) has always left at least some residue behind.  The table isn't the nicest but I would like the solution to not cause any damage to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T11:51:11.870" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T11:51:11.870" Title="Get wax off of wooden table" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5550" CreationDate="2015-02-22T22:44:46.430" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use an ice cube to completely harden the wax. Then scrape it off with something plastic. (Old credit card, used gift card, plastic putty knife, etc.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,20318511,00.html&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-02-22T22:44:46.430" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5552" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5555" CreationDate="2015-02-22T22:47:30.707" Score="20" ViewCount="10860" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes my laptop heats up too much and it will shut down my computer (it also burns my legs if it's on my lap). Nothing permanent has happened yet, but I'm afraid that it will sometime. I use it in different places around my house, usually at my desk or on my lap if I'm in a recliner. I try to stay in places where it is cool around me, but this only helps a little bit. I also have a cooling fan stand at one of the tables I sit at, but this obviously down work when I have the laptop on my lap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there an easy way to keep my computer cool when it is on a table or on my lap?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-22T22:57:12.503" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:58:46.423" Title="How to keep a laptop cooled down" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5553" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5552" CreationDate="2015-02-22T22:47:30.707" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, we must know why laptops overheat. All of the equipment inside a laptop, processors, RAM disks, hard drives, etc., work really hard, so the computer gets hot. Most computers have a cooling system on the bottom, but when the computer is on your lap or a table (mostly your lap) the vents of the cooling system get blocked, so the laptop overheats.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore, a very simple solution is to use an old egg carton. If you put the egg carton under the laptop, it won't overheat because the holes in between each egg holder allows air to circulate under the laptop allowing it to cool. Only do this at home, unless you want to look weird at a coffee shop or something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;photo from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Way-To-Cool-Down-Your-Laptop/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Instrucatables&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qpdkn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;egg carton laptop cooler&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T01:21:22.940" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T01:21:22.940" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5552" CreationDate="2015-02-22T22:58:22.770" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;After you've had the laptop awhile you should take it apart and clean the dust away by blowing or vacuuming. If uncomfortable taking apart yourself, take it to have it cleaned, which doesn't cost much. Sometimes blowing air back through exhaust ports will help, but the unit should be cleaned. While apart, inspect any heatsinks insuring they are securely fastened. Inspect fans and fan rotation to insure they work properly. With these things done there should be no heat problem, since the unit will be returned to factory condition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wrote this for when the laptop cuts off due to heating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Setting on a hard surface should be sufficient when in use. Avoid placing on cloth or fabric which insulates and restricts air flow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-22T22:58:22.770" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5552" CreationDate="2015-02-22T23:02:58.823" Score="21" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Vacuum the vents&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fans are designed to keep the components of your laptop cool. When the inside gets inevitably dusty, the fans have to work harder to be less effective. In the worst of cases, it'll look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CAsXD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CAsXDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Blocked airflow - clogged laptop vents&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In most laptops, using a vacuum from the outside will be strong enough to get most, if not all, of the dust. If you're comfortable doing so, I would still recommend taking it apart though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Place it on a book (or clipboard) on top of your lap&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fans are designed to blow hot air either to the back or to the sides, and suck air in also from either the sides or back. Placing the laptop directly on a fabric surface plugs the vents. Placing the laptop on a book, clipboard, or other hard surface between you and your lap will allow the vents to do their job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:58:46.423" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5556" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-22T23:21:08.123" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;storage&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt; as well as the serving and eating of snack food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/food&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;food&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;food&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:38:50.183" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:38:50.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5557" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-22T23:21:08.123" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the storage as well as the serving and eating of snack food," OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T12:38:50.183" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T12:38:50.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5558" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5545" CreationDate="2015-02-23T00:07:47.850" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a few options I can think of, ranging from safe to not the best idea, but it works&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Score the insulation with a &lt;em&gt;sharp&lt;/em&gt; hobby knife, and pull. Works for normal insulation&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heat the insulation with a soldering iron. Don't breathe the fumes!. Works for &lt;em&gt;some&lt;/em&gt; sorts of 'conformal' insulation, such as what you'd find in headphones. Its a dry heat so you're less likely to set the insulation on fire or cover it with soot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Microtorch. Its a 'cigarette lighter' with a much more optimal fuel mix, and burns with a hot, clean, blue flame. Fastest way to get headphone insulation off ;p. Unlike a cigarette lighter, you're not going to get soot, and a quick pass with the VERY hot flame works. Try not to use it for too long on the same spot since its hot enough to melt wire&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4015" LastEditorUserId="4015" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T00:44:05.417" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T00:44:05.417" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5545" CreationDate="2015-02-23T04:15:24.057" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A couple of options I have used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) For &lt;em&gt;internal&lt;/em&gt; telephone and network width cable &lt;em&gt;(which cabling of similar width seems to be what you are working with)&lt;/em&gt;, I have used the gap in my teeth on occasion when I have dropped my strippers. Many other times sometimes it is faster to do so as I could strip a pair at a time. As long as it is not connected to anything any moisture will be gone in a second or two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Use a large head flathead screwdriver, press it against the table with it up on one corner, pull the wire through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Run the wire through the teeth of a key pressing down with your finger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) Use a set of nail clippers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1787" LastEditorUserId="1787" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T14:36:45.907" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T14:36:45.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5560" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5552" CreationDate="2015-02-23T05:05:21.287" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is an approach not discussed so far - taking into account all the physical considerations, like placing the laptop in a hard surface, clean the vents, and don't placing it near fabric, the only thing I can think of is taking care of it through the actual laptop's software/hardware settings:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure that the vents are working at full speed - for this, you may want to check the BIOS settings for an option to set the speed of the vents to a fixed value.  The most common way to access the BIOS settings is to power on your laptop, wait for the first logo to appear (generally, the logo of the laptop's manufacturer), and press F2 or ESC in the keyboard.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Depending on your Operating System, you may want to check the &quot;Power Options&quot; - if you set this to an option like &quot;Power Saving&quot; or &quot;Balanced&quot;, you are (non-technical at all explanation) forcing the CPU to work slower, hence consuming less electrical power, therefore not heating up so much as it would in a &quot;Best Performance&quot; option. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2579" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T05:05:21.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5550" CreationDate="2015-02-23T05:15:59.937" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another way would be to heat it. It could be done with, for example, fan (&lt;a href=&quot;http://m.wikihow.com/Remove-Candle-Wax&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wikihow&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf844046.tip.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;thriftyfun&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120417211222AAN9UEH&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;yahoo&lt;/a&gt;). Then wipe the wax with something not really valuable, e.g. paper towels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of fan wikihow also advices to use iron: put some cloth on your wax, iron it with low power, wipe the wax, wash your cloth (or just use paper towels again).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T05:29:26.227" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T05:29:26.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5563" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5552" CreationDate="2015-02-23T06:21:55.497" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a container with the same size of the bottom of your laptop (or bigger), you can fill it with ice and cool water (water to have better contact with the top of container) and put your laptop on it. It wouldn't be permanent, but even when the ice will melt, the cold water will serve the cooling function (don't think that the water will get warm really fast).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use multiple small containers, but it will reduce efficiency, unless those containers are interconnected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also: you can lean those containers to the wall, it will absorb the heat which these containers get from the computer (especially if it is cold outside).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T06:27:28.967" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T06:27:28.967" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5564" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5575" CreationDate="2015-02-23T06:40:49.393" Score="7" ViewCount="802" Body="&lt;p&gt;My phone battery lasts often less than 3 hours. &lt;strong&gt;How do I get more life out of it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;FYI, it's a 3 year old Apple iPhone 5.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4020" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T17:03:23.107" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T00:01:41.383" Title="How do I make my smartphone battery last longer?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5565" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5564" CreationDate="2015-02-23T06:49:27.427" Score="7" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure that geolocation, bluetooth and wi-fi, 3G are turned off when not needed - they often consume much power&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, when you don't use or don't need cellular communication, turn it off also (this and above can be turned off by enabling &quot;Airplane mode&quot;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Quit all the apps you are not using&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove all the apps you don't need or turn off undeleteable default apps (Samsung option), because some apps have background processes which, of course, consume some power too&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Set auto-turn-on and auto-turn-off when you don't need you phone, or just turn it off yourself and turn on again when you need it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reduce the brightness of the screen&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your background on the main screen has a parallax effect, turn it off. Also applies to the transparency of notification center and control panel (which appears when you swipe from the bottom).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't allow your battery to become completely empty - it will worsen the life time of your battery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;New Samsungs also have an option to reduce performance, fps, make the screen monochrome&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T07:14:05.470" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T07:14:05.470" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5566" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1694" CreationDate="2015-02-23T06:53:21.227" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm well known among friends and family for always having cold hands. It's rare that I meet someone with hands colder than mine, other than my mom. I used to move one hand, then the other beneath a blanket, but I've recently found that that doesn't work so well. At least compared to this other method I've found.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem seems to be that my shoulders leak a ton of heat when I have a blanket over me. Try using two blankets, one on top of you like a regular blanket, and (this is the important one) one over your shoulders and arms like some kind of cape. If you only have one blanket, make sure it covers your shoulders and try to cover your legs with some of it as well (assuming you want to use it as a blanket). It works like a charm. Something like this (please forgive my amateurish paint skills):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9fVe3.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9fVe3m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Strangely, I don't even need the red blanket to cover my arms; with it just covering my shoulders, I get really warm and toasty. In case you can't decipher my amateurish paint drawing, the red blanket wraps around behind my neck and covers my arms from the top. The green blanket goes under the laptop and over my legs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T14:06:51.810" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T14:06:51.810" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5567" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5627" CreationDate="2015-02-23T06:58:18.627" Score="9" ViewCount="4774" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the equivalent of an Oyster card (proximity based public transport card). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kVpcN.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Oyster card&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm interested in having the information stored in another way so I don't have to carry around yet another card, perhaps stored on a ring or an NFC enabled smartphone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can this be done?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know there are &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mclear/nfc-ring&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;NFC rings&lt;/a&gt; and you can get NFC implantable chips, but can the information be removed from the Oyster card and transferred into the ring, smartphone or implant?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4020" LastEditorUserId="4020" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T03:43:28.787" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T16:58:44.353" Title="Hacking a proximity card (Oyster card) for legal use" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5568" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5572" CreationDate="2015-02-23T07:09:57.127" Score="6" ViewCount="3306" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've just built a new computer, in which the CPU hits some peak temperatures between 65-85 °C.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I've read &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/pc-operating-temperatures-hot-hot/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; which states:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Your CPU, meanwhile, shouldn't be hotter than 75°C/167°F.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than the obvious water cooling and opening the case to let the hot air out, &lt;strong&gt;are there any other ways to keep the desktop PC cool?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind, it is brand new, so there isn't substantial dust to warrant cleaning out any vents or fans on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For clarification, here's an image of the PC with it's case off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6uHdh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6uHdhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Desktop PC&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Note&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd like to note, that it hits the high temperatures when doing CPU intensive tasks like gaming or various other on screen tasks like programming (&lt;em&gt;This includes various other programs running at the same time causing high use&lt;/em&gt;)/rendering. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd also like to note that I run a 3 monitor configuration through this setup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="4019" LastEditDate="2015-04-29T05:56:11.277" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T07:31:10.440" Title="How to keep a desktop computer cooled down" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5569" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5552" CreationDate="2015-02-23T07:11:39.423" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have seen this same problem with Toshiba laptops. Vacuuming did not do much to resolve.&#xA;So off to computer technician who disassembled the laptop to clean the fan area.&#xA;Noting that my computer draws air from underneath and exhausts to one side, I built a &quot;box&quot;....a sheet of 4-5 mm building board matched to the size of the case. Around the perimeter of this board I glued a series of blocks 8 mm high and 15-20 mm wide in the form of a dashed line &quot; - - - - -&quot;. On top of the &quot;dashed line&quot;, a solid piece of block continuous around the perimeters. Now cut a few slots in the continuous block for the &quot;studs&quot; or &quot;legs&quot; that support the case. The gaps between the dashed blocks are covered externally with a piece of fine muslin or cheese cloth glued into place. The face of the block meeting the underside of computer case is sealed with a strip of foam rubber ( 4 mm x 15 mm) such as found in hardware stores as window &quot;draft stopper&quot;. The critical issue will be whether your box filter allows enough air flow, so maximise the gaps between blocks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This seemed to work for me stopping the accumulation of dust internally. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4022" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T07:11:39.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5570" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5568" CreationDate="2015-02-23T07:28:08.213" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Building computers can be expensive and dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. No CPU that I'm aware of has a higher temperature rating than 75°C. If you're hitting 85°C without overclocking then you're about to destroy your computer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check that you've used (enough) thermal adhesive between the CPU and the heatsink/fan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try underclocking the machine. Or at the very least remove the overclocking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I would recommend checking your CMOS settings to automatically control fans.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also check that your fans are all working. From your picture it looks like they are.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;DON'T reattach the case wall until your heating problems are fixed. Look into a case with wall mounted fans. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you're still having troubles you can either replace the CPU or look into water cooling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all else fails look into &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eub39NaC4rc&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;oil cooling&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4020" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T07:39:55.820" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T07:39:55.820" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5568" CreationDate="2015-02-23T07:31:02.550" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;What damages the motherboard and chips are not the heat so much as change in temperature. Heating and cooling, heating and cooling, breaks down junctions within solid state components due to expansion and contraction. There is such a thing as &quot;thermal runaway&quot; however. As circuits heat up they conduct more which heats up more, etc., until the internals actually melt. It's OK if the machine gets hot, just not too hot. Insure it will shut down if it reaches whatever temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The info URL you provided gives information that may not apply to your machine. The temperature sensor you have may not be accurate. You may be warmer or cooler than what the read out says.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you might do is hold the fan with your hand, purposely allowing the temperature to run up and see if the machine keeps working OK. Watch the temperature indication rise a little further, then allow the fan to cool it back down. That will provide you a usable operating parameter. Just keep the indication below that from now on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are going to run at high temperatures, do not turn it on and off all the time, but leave it turned on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T07:31:02.550" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5572" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5568" CreationDate="2015-02-23T07:33:45.740" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Based on your picture: &lt;strong&gt;Get a better CPU-Cooler!&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;You already have some case-fans, hence probably already a good air flow.&#xA;You're CPU-fan looks like a stock one. I had some problems with stock fans as well. I would recommend something like this, with copper conductor plus a fan.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QafT6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QafT6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;scythe&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;Scythe Mugen 3 Revision&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suppose you only get 85°C when gaming or doing other resource-heavy operations. I had the exact same problem and got the CPU cooler pictured above. Now my CPU has about 24°C when in normal operation and never goes above 45°C when gaming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Further recommendations:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://itmarket.by/pics/items/1301516555_3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Zalman CNPS9500A&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Noctua &lt;a href=&quot;http://images.anandtech.com/doci/6916/Small%20(11%20of%2013).jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;NH-U14S&lt;/a&gt; &amp;amp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.materiel.net/live/212926.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;NH-U12S&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.frostytech.com/articleimages/201107/Thermolabtrinity_pspc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ThermoLab Trinity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://assets.coolermaster.com/global/uploadfile/fileproduct_list/P1302180416de94/PRDPIC/ab5d3c41dba027430c5119017f0ce5f4_1361408993.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Thermalright &lt;a href=&quot;http://cdn3.wccftech.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/thermalright_archon_sb-e_x2_1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Archon SB-E X2&lt;/a&gt; &amp;amp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://geizhals.at/p/830474.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Macho Rev.A&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are tons of good CPU coolers. These are just some I heard good things about. But always keep in mind to check, of course, the &lt;em&gt;CPU-socket compatibility&lt;/em&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;size&lt;/strong&gt; of the cooler. If considering one that has a fan I would check it for the spinning speed and loudness (these two things are coherent: high RPM &amp;amp; small fan = loud; low RPM &amp;amp; big fan = quiet; low RPM &amp;amp; small fan = not very effective but quiet; high RPM &amp;amp; big fan = very effective, maybe still quiet). If you're checking one in an online store, reading the customer reviews tells you much about how effective it cools, how loud it is or how easy it is to install it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Two graphic cards also produce a lot of heat, but they should be able to cool themselves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T13:59:32.643" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:59:32.643" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="325" CreationDate="2015-02-23T07:49:20.400" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Other than Baking Soda, you can actually use activated charcoal or carbon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jL5IC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jL5ICm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Activated Charcoal&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As normal charcoal wouldn't work due to the fact that odors are chemicals and absorbing them is a chemical process, that is why you'd need the activated charcoal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;What is Activated Charcoal?&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Activated charcoal is charcoal that has been treated with oxygen to open up millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/question209.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;em&gt;Source&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is freely available to purchase at a rather reasonable price. It isn't at all hard to find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another alternative, that I've personally used (When my car stank of rotting fish) was crushed up coffee beans that seemed to absorb the odor quickly. After that, I used an air freshener to remove the coffee smell, and voila, it was gone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:54:44.947" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:54:44.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5575" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5564" CreationDate="2015-02-23T09:41:17.463" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;A few things I always do to try and preserve my battery life:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reduce Brightness&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I always have the brightness as low as possible while not having to strain my eyes to see the screen - the dimmer the screen, the less power it uses. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Also turn off auto brightness&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; as this usually takes more battery than needed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Turn off WiFi and Bluetooth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Always have these off when not in use (i.e.  out and about) as it will always be looking for a connection when not connected which will take more power.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Put in Airplane Mode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you are in a WiFi zone and you do not need cellular network (i.e. all messages are through iMessage or whatsapp or others) and you have no need for calling people, you can just connect to the WiFi network while not using your phones network which would draw more power than necessary if it's not needed. This will also help the phone to charge more quickly when you are trying to recharge the battery.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Turn off Location Services&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Make sure than none of your apps are using your location while not in use (even while in use if you don't need them too) this can be configured in your settings and the less location services being used, the less power you'll consume, thus preserving battery life.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do Not Disturb&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Put it into do not disturb mode as this will stop it vibrating or going off if you get messaged - unless you always need to know when you receive a message.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Don't&lt;/em&gt; Close Apps&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Force quitting all your apps regularly can actually be more power consuming so this method of battery saving is a total myth. &lt;a href=&quot;http://vimeo.com/34660348&quot;&gt;There's a video about it here with more detail&lt;/a&gt; but in short - unless the apps are doing any of a few specific tasks, the phone suspends the task until it is re-opened, this means it uses zero processing cycles which means basically no power usage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't let it overheat&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I used to find my iPhone would get very hot when playing games or watching videos and this would reduce battery performance so if you ever find the phone getting hot then perhaps stopping what you are doing would be a good idea in order to improve battery life.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't fetch emails&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If your phone checks for new emails every so often you can turn this off or reduce the frequency of it in order to conserve battery - turning fetch off will mean you have to go onto the emails before it will look for new messages.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Turn off Parallax&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This fun new feature from the update last year does cause your battery to drain more than it needs to, so unless you're totally in love with this feature then turn it off.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't auto-update apps&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This will firstly use a lot of data and will also draw lots of power when updating apps so only do this when you have a WiFi connection and you have a power source nearby.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Turn it off&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you are not going to be using your phone for a long time then turning it off would be a great power saver as it will reduce the battery consumption to near zero which is naturally very good. Also turning it off while charging will help to charge it more quickly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recharge &lt;em&gt;ONLY&lt;/em&gt; when needed&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Avoid putting the phone on charge while it still has a fair amount of battery remaining, doing this actually reduces the amount of charge it is able to hold so allowing the battery to get down to a lower percentage (&gt;10-20%) would be better before you connect it to power.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can always check what is using the most battery if you go to &lt;strong&gt;Settings&lt;/strong&gt; -&gt; &lt;strong&gt;General&lt;/strong&gt; -&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Usage&lt;/strong&gt; -&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Battery Usage&lt;/strong&gt; and then you can think about using that feature less or getting rid of it completely.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;One thing to keep in mind is that the most power consuming thing is having the screen on, so having it off as soon as you stop using it and not checking it every 5 seconds will help big time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T15:07:17.210" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T15:07:17.210" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5576" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5533" CreationDate="2015-02-23T10:39:50.737" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a temporary solution you can simply put a scarf or any other kind of fabric over the mouse or only over the button you want to silence. Then just use it as normal, with the fabric between your fingers and the mouse. I've used this at school, while the teacher was talking and I was playing games and needed to click furiously. Without the scarf the teacher noticed I wasn't paying attention because of all the clicks he heard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a permanent solution I don't know anything except messing with the micro switches, which has already been posted as an answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T10:39:50.737" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5577" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-23T12:07:00.513" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the storing (&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'storage'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt;), &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'cleaning'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt; (with or from), testing for the presence of, and safely disposing toxic and non-toxic chemicals including, but not limited to, cleaners and fertilizers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'home'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T12:07:00.513" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T12:07:00.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5578" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-23T12:07:00.513" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the storing, [cleaning] (with or from), testing for the presence of, and safely disposing toxic and non-toxic chemicals including, but not limited to, cleaners and fertilizers." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T12:07:00.513" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T12:07:00.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5581" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-23T13:50:22.983" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T13:50:22.983" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T13:50:22.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5582" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-23T13:50:22.983" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE THIS TAG. IT IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T17:00:46.100" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T17:00:46.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5583" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-23T13:54:02.697" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T16:58:58.800" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T16:58:58.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5584" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-23T13:54:02.697" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE THIS TAG. IT IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T16:58:58.800" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T16:58:58.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5585" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-23T13:58:05.577" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T16:59:27.600" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T16:59:27.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5586" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-23T13:58:05.577" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE THIS TAG. IT IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T16:59:27.600" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T16:59:27.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5587" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-02-23T14:46:55.400" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This one doesn't work at a friend's house if your goal is to avoid letting anyone know the thing is clogged. However, it works great if that's not a concern.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn off the water to the tank. There should be a water inlet behind the toilet with a valve you can close by simply turning the handle until it's tight.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drain the water from the bowl. This might mean waiting for it to drain or, if it's &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; clogged, scooping out the water on top with something you can either throw away or wash in the dishwasher. The goal is to get the bowl as empty as possible. Yes, this part can be pretty gross.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Boil water in your biggest pot. It'll take a while but using a lid really speeds it up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour the boiling water into the bowl and wait.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Typically, the water will straight-up dissolve whatever hellish mess you've left in there. It certainly works for solid human waste. If you've clogged it with a bunch of paper, though, it won't be quite as effective as the paper hold together much better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T14:46:55.400" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5588" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="325" CreationDate="2015-02-23T14:54:46.357" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want simple affordable solution answer is very simple and effective: just light several candles, preferably while person is still smoking. Use &quot;plain&quot; normal candles and this should solve your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1391" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T14:54:46.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5589" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="301" CreationDate="2015-02-23T14:57:37.900" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are a member of a sport club then go there. If you are not a member, stroll in with a sport bag, no eye contact, march to the shower and get clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T14:57:37.900" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5590" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5568" CreationDate="2015-02-23T15:15:43.793" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use tin snips to remove the rear exhaust grill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This comes from &lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.codinghorror.com/building-a-pc-part-vii-rebooting/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Jeff Atwood - StackExchange founder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4038" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T15:15:43.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5591" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5568" CreationDate="2015-02-23T15:45:15.193" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd like to point out that @Coomie 's answer has a point worth discussing:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Check that you've used (enough) thermal adhesive between the CPU and the heatsink/fan. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stock coolers often come with &lt;strong&gt;too much&lt;/strong&gt; silver paste for thermal adhesive. A german PC magazine had this funny test about alternative thermal adhesives. Although it was done humourously they conducted real tests.The winner was ketchup and if i remember correctly, 3  out of 5 tested substances scored better than silver paste. The test can be found in German language when searching for video &quot;Pc Games in Gefahr Wärmeleitpaste&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The upside of silver paste is that it's more stable over time. Besides that it's a mediocre heat conductor and only useful to close the gap between CPU and heatsink. A friend of mine recently advised to do some high precision grinding/polishing (he has access to industrial metal working &lt;strong&gt;machines&lt;/strong&gt; (as opposed to hendheld &quot;tools&quot;)) to both the CPU and the cooler, but I can't comment on the results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4039" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T15:45:15.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5592" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5595" CreationDate="2015-02-23T16:01:16.883" Score="3" ViewCount="348" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2uUH8.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2uUH8m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Probably due to old age, the screen of my old Sony SDM M51 monitor flickers. The Sony representative advised that inside the lower left side (hereinafter abbreviated as LS) of the monitor (as depicted in red above), parts nearing the front of the screen have loosened from parts at the back. So  the only solution is to clench, grip, or squeeze the front and back of the red area (eg by hand), which has eliminated the flickers for the past years. Alas, the detachment worsened a few days ago, to the extent that my hands hurt and the LS now needs continual compression and grasp to stop flickering. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what can I use to resolve this problem? I tried a large binder clip which only works when my hand clings to the clip; as soon as I stop holding onto the clip, it flings itself off because the LS is too thick.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Footnote: Please advise on apter words to describe this problem (I struggle to find the perfect diction). &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=sony+sdm+m51&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ei=jknrVJqmOY6wyATShYDoAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&amp;amp;biw=1536&amp;amp;bih=744#imgdii=_&amp;amp;imgrc=AfDlkr0XEoVK8M%253A%3BIQbuHrwk8CCCHM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fpc.watch.impress.co.jp%252Fdocs%252Farticle%252F20000803%252Fsony.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fpc.watch.impress.co.jp%252Fdocs%252Farticle%252F20000803%252Fsony.htm%3B640%3B483&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Google&lt;/a&gt; effected &lt;a href=&quot;http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/article/20000803/sony.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the original image&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:00:46.883" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:02:00.040" Title="How to clip/clamp/clutch/pinch side of faulty old LCD monitor screen?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5593" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5592" CreationDate="2015-02-23T16:07:35.580" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't see any possible hacky solutions to this. I would use a spring clamp like either these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/u1CTG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/u1CTGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cgKg7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cgKg7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are large enough to grasp the monitor and (hopefully) not fly off. They are also usually inexpensive (&amp;lt; $2 USD).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:02:00.040" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:02:00.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5594" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5526" CreationDate="2015-02-23T16:10:04.080" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can sometimes pop dents out (if they aren't creased) with a GoPro suction cup, or a particularly strong GPS windshield mount suction cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3904" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T16:10:04.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5595" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5592" CreationDate="2015-02-23T16:32:12.783" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;An adaption to the binder clips would be to put some adhesive putty on either side of the clip to hold it in place.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you put something like &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bostik-801103-Blu-Tack-Handy/dp/B0001OZI70&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Blue Tac&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; on either side then this will give it more to grip onto and it should keep it in place for your purpose!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are always larger clamps and clips that you could buy in order to replace what you already have but in terms of working with what you have this solution is a goer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A second possible solution which may or may not work is to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;stretch a few elastic bands over the side of the monitor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; (keep it on the plastic edges in order to keep screen un-obscured) this would probably work better if you had something underneath the bands in order to make them rise away from the screen and give it more of a pushing force to push the screen together, but again this may or may not work, worth a try though!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thirdly and perhaps the most &lt;em&gt;'hacky'&lt;/em&gt; method would be to improvise your own binder / clip. Get two sturdy bits of wood / metal / plastic, either as a rod or thin block type shape.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Three quarters of the way up the two rods / blocks &lt;em&gt;(hereinafter referred to as 'the rods')&lt;/em&gt; place a wedge of paper (at least as thick, if not thicker, as the monitor) and then wrap an alastic band or two around the two rods above the wedge of paper (one loop below in order to keep the wedge in place) and wrap a few times until fairly tight and you can use them sort of like chopsticks.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can then use them as you would a normal clip and add Blue Tac or something to the ends to make them more sticky if need be! Below is an image of chopsticks which is basically what I am trying to explain:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qmtaj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qmtajm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously you'll need to to a bigger scale with a larger wedge in the middle but this is the premise I am aiming for, a couple of them may be better than one on its own.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Here is a link to how you can make these chopsticks &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA8LltIwSYM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:01:25.937" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:01:25.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5596" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-02-23T17:16:16.977" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;General Prevention:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you know you have the potential to clog and are out and about,&#xA;flush before you start to gauge the flushing capacity / force of the&#xA;toilet, and if it doesn't 'seem' strong flush as you go. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flush before using Toilet paper.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I have read that in some cultures / locations you simply do not put TP in the toilet and it goes straight to the trash.. something to consider. As a courtesy cover it up?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a bidet /diaper washing hose installed on your toilet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At home or away:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flush a second time, wait a minute or two. The water pressure in&#xA;most cases will address the issue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the plunger, as most bathrooms have one.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use something nearby to reduce the solids in the toilet. If you used too much TP sometimes at a friends house you may not have many options. It is gross but use a Q-tip (found in most bathrooms) and remove the excess floating TP and place it in the trash. Your friend rather have a bit of wet TP in their trash&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At Home:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep a long handled flathead screwdriver in the cabinet to either scoop out&#xA;excessive toilet paper or just &quot;&lt;em&gt;mix it&lt;/em&gt;&quot; up if necessary. It is also&#xA;a lot easier to clean than a toilet brush or plunger afterwards. Alternatively those plastic ripcord snakes for drains can be used to hook TP but not nearly as effective.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once you've removed the toilet paper, water pressure usually takes care of it after a couple of minutes or instantly. If not then plunge, and if slowly draining add extra water to the basin to keep it just short of over flowing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Snake it.. use a small snake.. a big mega-snake is usually not required.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As an item of Last resort short of calling a plumber, and assuming you have already '*removed the contents &lt;em&gt;(you can scoop and plunge out the water so there is almost 0 on your side of the clog)&lt;/em&gt; of the basin AND shut off the water*' (Both &lt;strong&gt;VERY&lt;/strong&gt; Important).. and you are down to just a clogged pipe internal to the toilet.. use a FLOOR / CURTAIN / CLOTHING STEAMER without the brush / head attachment. Put a towel in the toilet with a small hole for the steamer head to trap the steam, steam it for a couple of minutes, plunge, then repeat. You will smell sewer gas or hear something sometimes when it comes free. This will help break down anything in the internals of the toilet and or unfreeze any DRAIN pipes.  There is some risk of some mess and other damage &lt;em&gt;(so use with caution, you assume liability for doing so)&lt;/em&gt; understanding the risks, but I used this on my own drains before and saved some dollars.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1787" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T17:16:16.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5552" CreationDate="2015-02-23T18:22:03.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First question: has it always been like this?  If not, did it start abruptly, or develop gradually?  (Gradually means it's probably dust buildup.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing that hasn't been addressed is to see what your laptop is actually doing when it overheats.  Install a CPU monitor and check the load.  If you're just doing stuff like text editing &amp;amp; web browsing, you should see only a few percent CPU utilization.  If you're e.g. gaming and running the CPU near 100% for long periods, it will naturally run hotter.  A monitor should also be able to show you actual fan speed &amp;amp;c: if it's heating up and the fan's not turning, there's your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use a program like PowerTop (on Linux) to discover programs &amp;amp; hardware that aren't really being used, but still suck power (and so create heat).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastEditorUserId="1722" LastEditDate="2015-02-23T20:34:30.077" LastActivityDate="2015-02-23T20:34:30.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5599" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-23T21:58:09.680" Score="7" ViewCount="2980" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to keep fresh breath mints in my car. They come in a box like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ULuUX.png&quot; alt=&quot;Myntz container&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is they rattle in two ways:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The box is metallic and it rattles against the glove compartment (or other compartment) of the car&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inside the box, the mints start to rattle once the box is less than 1/2 full.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Short of always filling the box and wrapping it in a sock, what are some ways to prevent the rattling?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2201" LastEditorUserId="4019" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T03:33:54.967" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:14:34.897" Title="Prevent mints from rattling in the car" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5602" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5609" CreationDate="2015-02-23T23:20:46.420" Score="4" ViewCount="409" Body="&lt;p&gt;Okay, so we have bin collection once a week. For clarity sake, this is what our bin looks like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hNOoY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hNOoYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Wheelie bin&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So basically, occasionally the bag wears out and we loosen it so that it gets thrown out when the garbage collection comes, leaving the bin empty. The bin continues to smell even when there isn't the bag (&lt;em&gt;or rubbish&lt;/em&gt;) inside of it. It's even clean inside the bin, which ends up in me having to wash the bin out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any options to keep said bin &quot;smelling nice&quot; / &quot;not stinking&quot;? I'm thinking of a more permanent solution (removing the smell), not masking the smell. Would Baking Soda be the option of choice?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:19:14.553" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:19:14.553" Title="How to stop a trashbin from stinking" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-02-24T11:54:27.537" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5603" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5599" CreationDate="2015-02-23T23:33:41.350" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are various options you can try to achieve to complete the second way (2).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Placing the mints in a little bag&lt;/strong&gt; - instead of carrying them around in a metal container, where they're bound to rattle, you could instead carry them in a little pouch type bag. (&lt;em&gt;Albeit un-stylish, it removes the rattling&lt;/em&gt;). Something like below is what I imagined would suit&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Wzi5h.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Wzi5hm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Small pouch bag&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You could place a piece of cloth/fabric inside&lt;/strong&gt; - placed inside the container, into the empty space, essentially &quot;filling&quot; the container so much so that the mints don't rattle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Padding the container with foam/cloth&lt;/strong&gt; - albeit an extreme option, instead of filling the empty space with cloth, you could pad the container on the inside (If it annoyed you to the point of killing someone). Basically, padding the whole inside of the container as marked in this image below. What you want to do is pad anywhere the mints have contact to the inside of the container. Essentially making a nice snug fit and &quot;noise proofing&quot; it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6PEk2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Mints container&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for your first issue, is the glove compartment empty? Which causes it to easily rattle? Or have you got other stuff inside there and the mints container is on top of that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:13:40.267" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:13:40.267" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5604" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2015-02-24T00:41:25.937" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your problem is simply just getting the mouse to move freely over the surface either traditional desktop or an improvised mouse pad try this.  Take sticky tape such gaffer tape or otherwise with a backing that wont catch on the table.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And put tape over the pads under the mouse that are designed to help the mouse move freely under regular use.  Sounds strange but works for me when I am using the mouse on surface that has little friction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a portable mouse pad, just tear the PVC cover off a letter/A4 sized notebook. I find they work fantastic and are stiff so wont crumple, and easy to find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4052" LastEditorUserId="4052" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T07:27:41.100" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T07:27:41.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5605" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5614" CreationDate="2015-02-24T01:13:47.143" Score="3" ViewCount="1808" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do you go about cleaning out dust and other dirt/particles/chunks of food from under the keyboard keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know its possible with compressed air, but what other alternatives are there, apart from removing all the keys from the keyboard and cleaning it, or vacuuming it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The compressed air I'm talking about is something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QwTyg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;compressed air&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T03:53:56.640" Title="How to clean dirt/dust out from under your keyboard keys" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-02-24T09:11:04.873" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5606" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5471" CreationDate="2015-02-24T01:27:13.050" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there is a round hole in the middle of the door knob, push a carpenter nail into the hole, dead-center and push against the spring. The lock will release, as if magic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4053" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T01:27:13.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4344" CreationDate="2015-02-24T01:45:35.713" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lysol air freshening spray will melt permanent marker and lots of different kinds of paint as well, but may modify the surface underneath if now removed immediately...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4053" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T01:45:35.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5602" CreationDate="2015-02-24T02:35:29.710" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't put food in the trash. Instead, flush down the toilet or use the disposal. Rinse out cans and containers before throwing in the trash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wash the bin out periodically. If you leave it sit, it will eventually air out, but it may help to wash out with a hose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would remove the big trash bag from the external bin. It serves only to prevent the bin from airing out. Do not throw anything into the bin that is not already in a trash bag or grocery bag. A bag in the bin itself is unnecessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When throwing small bags into the bin, insure they are tied.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to have the bin at the curb on time for weekly pick up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not recommend baking soda or similar remedies. Once you stop whatever bad habits regarding the trash bin, putting an agent in the bin will not be necessary. Do things differently starting now and the smell will be gone in a few days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T04:45:05.327" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T04:45:05.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5610" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5616" CreationDate="2015-02-24T03:21:07.983" Score="30" ViewCount="106441" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How do you keep bread fresh&lt;/strong&gt; (lasting to/beyond the actual expiration date quoted on the packaging) as the bread I purchase always goes stale/moldy within a couple of days of opening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've heard that freezing the bread is a viable alternative, but I'd like to steer clear of, that as I don't want to have to take the bread out of the freezer the night before to make a sandwich the next day because it needs to defrost, not to mention the fact that the bread will be soggy the next morning anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do try to keep it in its original packaging (as suggested in &lt;a href=&quot;http://bread.com/content/keeping-bread-fresh&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this article&lt;/a&gt;), yet it seems to go stale/moldy regardless of where or how it is stored.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Clarification&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is packaged bread that you can buy from the supermarket. I always buy sliced bread and it varies from white/wholemeal. The bread would look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dMgax.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Tip Top Bread&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It could be the temperature, but I keep it in a bread bin and out of damp/moist places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-10-13T23:48:32.727" LastActivityDate="2017-09-04T07:41:47.710" Title="How to keep bread fresher for longer" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5611" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5599" CreationDate="2015-02-24T03:31:09.510" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try placing the container on its a side. That way the mints will stack on top of each other in a smaller space and not rattle. Neither will they be bouncing on a flat sounding board.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T11:00:14.457" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T11:00:14.457" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5605" CreationDate="2015-02-24T03:42:30.040" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a separate keyboard, invert and &lt;strong&gt;shake&lt;/strong&gt;. The same, but much more gently, for a laptop that is &lt;em&gt;shut down&lt;/em&gt;. A cheap paintbrush is great for cleaning &lt;em&gt;between&lt;/em&gt; the keys, before the dirt gets underneath. Air pressure is just as likely to drive dirt into the keyboard as out of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Though you state you want to avoid removing keycaps, some may may be popped off easily using a thin wire hook or nylon thread looped underneath... but some laptops require disassembly to remove them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T03:42:30.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5613" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2015-02-24T03:42:37.673" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use the freezer. It works well. I know you said you don't like to do that, but that's what I do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whenever we buy bread, whatever kind it is, if it has been out a couple of days I put it in the freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't have to thaw it out before using it. Sandwich goodies or your hands are usually enough to thaw. If not, let it sit a couple of minutes. It thaws very fast. You might microwave for 15-20 seconds, but even that may be too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have never experienced sogginess doing it the way I've suggested. Do not apply water to the bread to moisten it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T03:42:37.673" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5605" CreationDate="2015-02-24T03:53:56.640" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used a product called CyberClean. It's a Swiss product that is kind of like Gack if you have heard of that. It sticks to it's self but not to the keyboard and collects lots of dust in all the weird nooks and crannies that computers have. It works well for dust, crumbs, hair and lots of other small stuff and can wrap around irregular objects. It is not oily and does not leave streaks even on monitors but if you try to force it in too small of a gap pieces may come off. Then you just have to carefully dab at it until the small pieces are collected. You can buy these in small baggies or in little tubs. A small baggie would work for weekly to monthly cleanings of a laptop for 1 year probably. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bit.ly/1AoA4Bi&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Check it out here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00375JBL4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;The Product on Amazon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4054" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T03:53:56.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5615" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-24T07:00:53.870" Score="4" ViewCount="423" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some copper coins were corroding behind the tap of my bathroom sink. They started corroding and left behind some sort of residue which is hard to remove. How do I get rid of it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V6Npq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V6Npqm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4057" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:28:40.357" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:28:40.357" Title="How to remove residue from coins corroding" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5616" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2015-02-24T09:07:16.873" Score="24" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It's all about location, location, location!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a couple of things that will aid  the growth of mold and bacteria and it is best to try and prevent these conditions being met in order to prolong the freshness of the bread. The things that I can think of are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Heat&lt;/strong&gt; - Don't allow the bread to be in a warm / hot location, room temperature is fine.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Light&lt;/strong&gt; - Try to keep bread in a dark place like in a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tesco.com/direct/home/bread-bins/cat11320052.cat&quot;&gt;bread bin&lt;/a&gt; or just in a cupboard away from both natural and artificial light.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Moisture&lt;/strong&gt; - Keep the bread away from any moisture and try to prevent moisture getting onto the bread, again this can be done by using a bread bin or a cupboard with only dried goods such as pasta. Also always redo the packaging in order to keep any air and moisture out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So if getting a bread bin is an option then I would suggest that, and suggest that it be kept away from windows to avoid any sunlight heating it up and turning it into a bread sauna. &lt;strong&gt;Do not store the bread in a fridge&lt;/strong&gt; as this will only increase the speed at which it will go stale but it would prevent mold - not really a good compromise but that is down to you.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Refrigerating the bread speed up the crystallization of the starch molecules which is one of the main reasons for bread going stale and this happens much more quickly when just above freezing temperature as opposed to being at room temperature. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/06/does-refrigeration-really-ruin-bread.html&quot;&gt;See here for details&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;Also Sheldon in Big Bang Theory says it so it must be true.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you've mentioned freezing helps a lot as it stops any mold full stop, you would have to thaw it but this can be done with a microwave in about 10 seconds or a toaster for a little bit longer (I'm not sure on the specific for that one but it isn't too long). You are correct in that the bread is slightly soggy once defrosted but if you are game for a toast sandwich then just leave it in the toaster to crisp up and it will give you a delicious crunchy sandwich!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you fancy a change from white or 50/50 bread - try wholewheat bread, this takes a longer time to develop mold and bacteria (or at least it takes longer for you to notice it) and is also more healthy for you, but keep in mind you should still store the bread in a dark, dry place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T10:10:52.413" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T10:10:52.413" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2015-02-24T09:14:09.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't freeze it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in in a closed plastic bag in a non-freezing compartment of the refrigerator from day one. When waterdroplets appear inside the bag, or when the bread feels too wet and heavy for your taste, leave the bag open for a day or more. This helps because cold air has a low humidity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This treatment will keep your bread edible for at least a week. No more moulding, ever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I have been doing this for many many years now, with all kinds of bread, and don't even remember what stale or moulded bread looks like. Where these silly stories about cooling being bad come from, I honestly don't know.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1488" LastEditorUserId="1488" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T09:19:22.723" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T09:19:22.723" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5618" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2015-02-24T09:17:54.897" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep the bread wrapped in a plastic bag and put it in the fridge (not in the freezer). This way it lasts 2 or 3 days more than if it stays in room temperature. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't need it to be soft you can put it for some time in a toaster. It will become more dry and this will prevent mold development for another 2 days or even more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T09:17:54.897" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5619" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-24T09:36:05.423" Score="2" ViewCount="52" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some of my trousers can't keep the fly up.&#xA;It's annoying and sometimes awkward to get it up, particulary in public.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent them from opening while walking?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One solution I already know is to fix it with a paperclip, but then, when I go to the restroom, I have to &quot;unlock&quot; this fixture which is annoying again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1388" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T09:36:05.423" Title="How to keep trouser fly up?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-02-24T11:54:35.180" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5620" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2015-02-24T10:48:31.987" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't eat much bread, but I always buy a large sliced loaf, and I do freeze it, usually splitting the bag and freezing half, double wrapped in plastic bags, keeping the other half in the fridge. Its surprising how quickly bread defrosts - if you only want a couple of slices, its possible to crack off a couple from a frozen loaf, pop them in a bag and they'll be defrosted within 5 minutes at room temperature, and they're not soggy either. If I want more, I just take out the half I've frozen and let it defrost naturally, probably takes about half an hour, and again, it's not soggy. Which means you don't actually have to leave it out all night, you can just take out what you need in the morning if you want a sandwich to take to work, for instance. Obviously, if you want toast, you can put it straight in the toaster from frozen anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I freeze it because I hate sandwiches made with bread that's more than two days old, by which time it's lost that nice softness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T10:48:31.987" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5621" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5623" CreationDate="2015-02-24T11:42:13.333" Score="7" ViewCount="91065" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently tried making a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/greek-salad-pita-sandwiches-240435&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;pita sandwich type thing&lt;/a&gt;, naturally it didn't go anywhere near as well as it did in the link I provided. This is mainly due to the fact I couldn't cut open or separate the pita so that I could essentially 'stuff' it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am using pretty standard pita bread, nothing fancy, and I haven't cooked them or heated them up or anything (my guess is that that would help with the cutting) and it really bothered me as I was looking forward to a nice pita sandwich for lunch!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Does anyone have any good techniques or hacks that makes opening a pita up much easier?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've cut the bread in half so my desired goal is to have two half pita sandwiches but alas, no luck. Below is an image of what I am aiming for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DFGMW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DFGMWm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pulling the two sides apart with my hands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pushing flat against a work surface and trying to slice open with a knife&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any new suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:29:44.303" LastActivityDate="2019-01-13T05:51:21.420" Title="How to cut open a pita bread?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5622" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5615" CreationDate="2015-02-24T12:00:27.433" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vinegar is well-known to remove rust and corrosion from materials, and it's completely safe for you and the counter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Liberally apply white vinegar to the area, let it soak for about an hour, and scrub it with a toothbrush. Abrasive sponges (as seen below) work very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r0IFe.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T13:13:07.450" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T13:13:07.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5623" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5621" CreationDate="2015-02-24T12:27:32.257" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;It does help if you heat them - this tends to make them puff up a bit, but even then you need a sharp knife to insert along a leading edge and then slice along, and the knife does need to be sharp and preferably serrated. I heat them in the wide slot toaster, that seems the most effective (rather than putting the oven on), they tend to go soggy in the microwave; I don't leave them long enough to actually toast them either. I find some form a 'pocket' quite nicely, and some don't, so out of a pack of, say, 6 standard supermarket own brand, half might open nicely and the other half just don't. I have to say, though, the pitta bread pictured looks quite different from the standard ones I usually buy, it seems thicker both sides with a good pocket of air in between, so maybe some brands are better than others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T12:42:48.530" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T12:42:48.530" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5624" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5552" CreationDate="2015-02-24T13:35:14.830" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to the recommendations to vacuum out the vents, you may also want to make a note that the vents on a laptop for intake might actually be on the bottom - while the vent holes on the bottom of the laptop might be being obscured by the table/book/clipboard/your legs, that will also increase the temperature in your laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I own a Multimedia grade laptop that gets hot when the vents are obscured, and actually, it gets hot just running the OS I use (I don't use Windows, and it's not an Apple product) - I run sensor applets to report me the sensors temps, but I always catch it before shutoff. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A portable cooling pad could help, with two fans, and the ability to use that as the surface even on your legs and such (~$20-$45 US).  The closest to what I use is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834997737&amp;amp;cm_re=laptop_cooling_pad-_-34-997-737-_-Product&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this model&lt;/a&gt; by Targus sold on NewEgg, but there are a lot of similar models that also work.  (Ones that have their own internal power by battery to control the fans, ones that connect to USB, etc.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4068" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T13:59:24.900" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T13:59:24.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5625" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-24T14:12:17.933" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE; TAG IS PENDING DELETION&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T14:39:15.910" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T14:39:15.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5626" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-24T14:12:17.933" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE; TAG IS PENDING DELETION" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-24T14:52:51.070" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T14:52:51.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5627" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5567" CreationDate="2015-02-24T14:13:07.103" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/16/contactless-card-nfc-payments-london-tube/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Engadget&lt;/a&gt; it should be able to work, as the Oyster cards seem to operate by NFC. The article also mentions the ability to use other kinds of cards and other NFC tag based trinkets (NFC sticker, NFC wristband). However, these are all issued by financial institutions, so they would reasonably contain some kind of encryption that might be hard to integrate with off the shelf NFC tags.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I were you I'd try scanning an Oyster card using an NFC reader application, like &lt;a href=&quot;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.mroland.android.apps.nfctaginfo&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;. If you find that the card returns a fixed value for each reading, then go ahead and try to program this value into a custom NFC tag, essentially copying the card. If this new &quot;card&quot; can be used with the official Oyster readers then you are all set. However, it probably won't work, but there is still hope (see next paragraph).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0I3KvUfKIw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This video&lt;/a&gt; suggests that the Oyster cards use some kind of security chip (Mifare Classic Smartcard Chip). This is reinforced by &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIFARE#Transportation&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt; too. It seems to be possible to buy this kind of chip from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_card_ics/mifare_smart_card_ics/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4027" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T14:13:07.103" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5628" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5615" CreationDate="2015-02-24T15:42:03.997" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Or take half a lemon, dip the cut side into table salt, and rub at the marks with that. Should work on the porcelain, though you may have to repeat it, not sure about the metal tap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T15:42:03.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5615" CreationDate="2015-02-24T16:07:58.733" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Barkeepers friend, an oxalic acid based cleaner is stronger than those solutions, and should work if they don't remove it entirely. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2368" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T16:07:58.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5567" CreationDate="2015-02-24T16:58:44.353" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A well-designed contactless card performs cryptography using a secret key when you access information. An NFC reader information only returns public information, not the information that the fare gates verify. A badly-designed card returns a fixed value; these are common in building access but not so much in transportation. In between, you have low-end Mifare cards which use encryption but with algorithms that can be broken.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the upshot is that it depends on the precise model of transportation card.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In any case, if your transportation authority doesn't offer a way to replicate the card information, then even if you manage to transfer the information to a phone or to an implant, that won't make your phone or implant a valid fare medium and you would likely face fines if inspected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1214" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T16:58:44.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5631" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-24T19:31:27.030" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use isopropyl alcohol (known as rubbing alcohol) or the sprays for cleaning LCD diplays. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put very small amount of this liquid on a cotton pad (usually used for medical or cosmetic purposes). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay the cotton pad on flat surface and rub the opening of the headphones against it. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think you should hold the headphones over the cotton piece, because if they are under it some alcohol mey leak when pressing the cotton and can go inside the earphones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of cotton pad you can use a towel the same way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T19:31:27.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5632" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5639" CreationDate="2015-02-24T22:40:45.977" Score="13" ViewCount="86719" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I get a splinter, I have trouble getting it out. I pinch and pull at it. I bite it.  I usually can't get it out for a while. When I can't get it out, it hurts to put pressure on the spot where the splinter is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for a quick and safe way to remove it from my finger (or toe). I want the method to only involve things I can easily find around my house. I also want it to be able to get out in no more than 30 minutes (the faster, the better). Bonus points for reducing pain, but speed is my top priority.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-08-16T03:01:56.683" LastActivityDate="2019-07-27T15:02:29.800" Title="How to quickly remove a splinter" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5633" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5632" CreationDate="2015-02-24T22:40:45.977" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually the fastest ways to remove a splinter hurt more and the slower ways hurt less. If speed is the top priority, then I have a few good methods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Use tape&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wrap a piece of Scotch tape (can be other kinds, too) gently around your finger. Now pull the tape off and it should come off. This method might not work on the first try. It also might be more painful than other methods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Tweezers&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Works best if you can see the splinter&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sterilize the tip of the tweezers with rubbing alcohol (optional). Grab the splinter, but don't squeeze too hard. Now pull the splinter out at the same angle it went in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Glue&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a slow method and probably won't work within 30 minutes, but it is painless. Simply, pour glue on the splinter, let it dry, and pull it off. The speed of this all depends on how quickly you can get the glue to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Splinter&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:41:50.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5632" CreationDate="2015-02-24T23:05:28.883" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tweezers is always good, but sometimes they can be difficult to grab the splinter if it is small. At work we have splinter removers, and it is a flat piece of metal with a very sharp point on one tip. You can use a needle the same way. You put the sharp part under the splinter and above the skin, angle the sharp point into the splinter and then pull out the splinter. A needle doesn't work as well because the point is not as sharp, but it still works, and either one may need a few tries. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-02-24T23:05:28.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5636" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5632" CreationDate="2015-02-25T01:46:32.043" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Needles are good. The point can be used to pull or scrape away skin until the splinter is finally exposed. Once enough of the splinter is exposed, the needle tip may stick and slide it out or flick it away. Apply alcohol to the site after digging a splinter out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Toenail clippers are what I usually use; the type that look like small wire cutters. Tweezers are not sharp enough to penetrate the skin and grab, mashing down, instead. The clippers can gently cut away skin until the splinter is exposed then easily grab it. Sometimes only the point of one of the blades can be used to flick it away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q6e50.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-25T01:54:32.517" LastActivityDate="2015-02-25T01:54:32.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5637" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5780" CreationDate="2015-02-25T02:06:27.783" Score="8" ViewCount="7029" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often go running, but if I am not careful, I can end up with a blister on my toe similar to &lt;a href=&quot;http://static1.squarespace.com/static/526c72d0e4b0c72bb55e640b/t/548d8050e4b0c5db6dcb3112/1418559568447/Intact+blister+roof+toe+blister&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;. Using the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02904/Blisters.html&quot;&gt;recommended first aid treatment&lt;/a&gt; of draining and treating the blister, I find that it often refills with liquid if I go running the next day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to miss my run, so are there any tricks I can use so the blister will not refill with liquid if I want to go running the next day?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4083" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T21:49:49.797" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T15:13:29.123" Title="Any tricks for treating a blister so I can go running without it reappearing?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5621" CreationDate="2015-02-25T03:15:01.350" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a few options to do this, without breaking the pita bread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Heating up the bread in the microwave&lt;/strong&gt; tends to warm it up and make it easier to cut because it puffs up more than before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fYVtD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fYVtDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Microwaved Pita Bread&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grilling each side in a frying pan for a few seconds&lt;/strong&gt; - this warms the pita up and also makes the outsides crispy while the inside stays soft and warm, allowing you to cut it easily since the outside is essentially &quot;encapsulating&quot; the rest of the pita, preventing it from breaking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Purchase pita pockets instead of pita bread&lt;/strong&gt; - this is the last resort option as the pockets will come pre-cut and ready for use.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:30:10.180" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:30:10.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5639" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5632" CreationDate="2015-02-25T10:55:32.340" Score="12" Body="&lt;h3&gt;General considerations&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;General measures for successfully removing splinters are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take it easy - in a hectic rush the splinter may break and will then be much harder to remove.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do not put pressure on it as it only will push it deeper into your skin,  or even it may break.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to find out what material the splinter is.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In case the splinter is not easily accessible (foot, right hand in case you're right-handed) get help from another person.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Seek a doctor if the skin around a splinter shows inflammation.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Always seek a doctor in case you can't remember your last tetanus shot.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Pain&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't worry much about pain. It will only hurt when you push the splinter (which you shouldn't do) but only little if at all when you pull it. As soon as the splinter was removed the pain will stop immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If pain persists or gets worse you may have a broken splinter remnant in your skin. In case it also swells or the skin gets red you will have an infection which should be treated. See a doctor then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Case wooden splinter or metal splinter sticking out&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the usual case where you can see the splinter base still sticking our of the skin, you may grab it and remove it &lt;strong&gt;gently&lt;/strong&gt;, taking care it does not break. Use any tool you find to securely hold it while pulling it along its entry angle. Consider disinfecting (e.g with alcohol or a lighter flame).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VoiNS.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special splinter tweezers (in my experience a &amp;quot;Feilchenfeld&amp;quot; design forceps is best)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/H8SuG.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eyebrow hair tweezers are great too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fine tweezers from your toolbox may work in case its tip is not deformed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case the splinter does not come out very easily: &lt;strong&gt;do not pull harder&lt;/strong&gt; - it may break. Put your skin in warm soapy water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Wooden or metal splinter not sticking out or broken&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this case, we still may be able to grab it by making the opening it entered the skin a bit wider. In this case, we must &lt;strong&gt;disinfect our tools&lt;/strong&gt;. Softening the skin by holding it for 10 minutes in warm soapy water considerably helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use two tweezers, one to widen the hole in your skin, a second one to grab the splinter.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a sharp needle or blade to go underneath the splinter and lift it a bit. Then grab it with a tweezer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Cactus spine or plant thorn&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These &amp;quot;splinters&amp;quot; are much harder to remove as they may break very easily, or they may have barbed spines designed by nature to not come out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To remove these we always have to soften the skin by immersing in soap water before we start pulling with methods above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many small superficial spines or thorns may be removed using tape and pulling them out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Glass splinters&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Glass splinters are tricky as glass breaks very (very!) easily on grabbing. Once it was broken it will produce many tiny glass fragments that then may be so hard to remove to require surgery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore removing a glass splinter may better be done by a professional.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case we try  by ourselves we need to be &lt;strong&gt;very careful&lt;/strong&gt; to not hold it too firm and to prevent it from breaking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-08-16T03:03:14.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5640" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5637" CreationDate="2015-02-25T12:32:28.307" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nothing resembling a life hack is the answer; its usual to cover the blister with a plaster or dressing, and in particular, a dressing/plaster specifically made for blisters (Compeed in the UK). Plenty of things to do for prevention, but not for once it's happened, well, not that works well anyway. You can try jamming a tissue or some piece of material inside your sock over the area, but in my experience, it still moves and aggravates the blister even more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-03-01T18:15:15.527" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T18:15:15.527" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5641" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5642" CreationDate="2015-02-25T15:29:44.323" Score="16" ViewCount="196709" Body="&lt;p&gt;I woke up this morning to no filters for our coffee maker. We use standard sized basket type filters:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JHHYwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any thoughts on what could be used to replace the filter? I could resort to seeping the loose grounds in the hot water, but this undesired gritty coffee is not what I am looking for. As I use cream/sugar I tend to stir while enjoying the full cup so grounds within the water/coffee will become agitated, making it less than desirable to drink. I prefer to use the automatic maker with the drip of water through the basket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="17" LastEditDate="2015-02-26T15:59:42.790" LastActivityDate="2020-09-14T15:48:05.840" Title="Make coffee with no coffee filters?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5642" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5641" CreationDate="2015-02-25T15:29:44.323" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried to create a similar filter device with a paper towel and it worked perfectly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is what I did:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;First&lt;/em&gt;, make sure you have paper towels... seems foolish to mention, but hey... its true!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Approximate the size of your basket with your hand and tear a circle out of the paper towel bout an inch (+/- 2cm) wider than the basket size.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the paper into the basket and push the center down to touch the bottom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the &quot;buckled&quot; edged should then be folded into an accordion (similar to the shape of a normal filter) -- this will help to maintain a &quot;wall&quot; for the water and grounds so they do not overflow into the drink.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the coffee grounds into the basket in a normal fashion and brew.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No further work is needed. The strength of the coffee may vary a bit from what you are used to due to the thickness of the paper towel, but some coffee at 6am is better than &lt;strong&gt;NO&lt;/strong&gt; coffee!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2015-02-25T15:29:44.323" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5643" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5641" CreationDate="2015-02-25T16:54:47.873" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;As well as paper towels as Phlume has mentioned, there are also a couple of other materials that can be used in place of a coffee filter:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cloth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can use a &lt;strong&gt;clean&lt;/strong&gt; handkerchief or cut a square of cloth from a clean tea-towel and push down into your filter basket - cut away any excess and place the grounds into the 'filter' and continue as you were.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sock or similar&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If cloth or paper isn't to your liking then you can use a &lt;strong&gt;clean&lt;/strong&gt; sock, stocking or pair of tights. Just cut down to around the ankle and push into the filter basket as mentioned before. Once again, place grounds in and continue as normal.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;(Be careful with nylon tights / stockings as the hot water from the machine may cause them to melt which would be less than ideal!)&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-25T16:54:47.873" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5552" CreationDate="2015-02-25T19:05:26.023" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a rack like the ones in bakeries used to keep bread on a shelf. It helps the laptop fan breathe and produce wind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-02-25T19:05:26.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5646" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2015-02-25T19:09:58.480" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There used to be old cases for Nintendo DSI games. Use those, as they fit a Micro SD neatly and can be labeled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like one below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HCOmO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Nintendo DSI game old case&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T20:09:35.290" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T20:09:35.290" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5648" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5641" CreationDate="2015-02-25T21:25:17.613" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not much help if you've discarded the previously used ones, but you can actually rinse out paper coffee filters, dry and re-use them. Some coffee presses (eg. Aeropress) put the filter under some stress compared to a drip coffee maker yet they seem to survive fine for a few shots. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can discard the grounds down the drain, and that's a perfect opportunity to rinse the filter under cold water (rub it a bit to make it less coffee colored) then hang to dry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastActivityDate="2015-02-25T21:25:17.613" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5649" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5654" CreationDate="2015-02-25T22:00:00.340" Score="13" ViewCount="28418" Body="&lt;p&gt;It has been snowing a lot lately and I don't have a snow blower, so I have to shovel. Every time I shovel a row of snow, some of it gets stuck and I have to waste time banging it on the ground. This is a hassle and I would really prefer not to do it. &lt;strong&gt;Is there any hack to keep snow from sticking to a shovel, so I can shovel quicker and more efficiently?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2021-01-26T15:26:56.637" Title="How to stop snow from sticking to the shovel" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5649" CreationDate="2015-02-25T22:00:00.340" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;A great hack for this problem is to use non-stick cooking spray. This will do exactly what it does with pans, it will make the snow not stick. You just have to spray a generous amount of the spray on each side of the shovel. This works for both plastic and metal shovels. It might even work with shovels on the beach during the summer, so they don't get sand on them (not sure, haven't tried it). &lt;strong&gt;Extra Hack&lt;/strong&gt;: Apply cooking spray to the bottom of a sled to make it go faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-02-25T22:00:00.340" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="194" CreationDate="2015-02-25T22:05:40.970" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this is very late, but I know a great hack for this. All you need a matchstick. All you have to do is use the square bottom of the matchstick and put it in the screw. Now, you can get the screw out by using the match like a normal screwdriver. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U2T4I.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U2T4Im.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;match&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T14:24:42.603" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T14:24:42.603" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5641" CreationDate="2015-02-25T22:12:36.057" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take off your sock and stretch it over the bin like a filter, fill with coffee, enjoy.  Might sound gross, but I challenge anyone here to a blind taste test between sock coffee and Folgers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4103" LastActivityDate="2015-02-25T22:12:36.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5653" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5649" CreationDate="2015-02-25T22:26:41.800" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't use a shovel. There was a guy who made a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNdUAatXLY4&quot;&gt;video of himself rolling snow up like a carpet&lt;/a&gt;. Depending on the depth of your snow, this may not work for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-02-25T22:26:41.800" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5654" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5649" CreationDate="2015-02-25T22:44:14.707" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look at how other people have solved the problem of making snow slide off. Or rather, of making themselves slide off of snow. Meaning, wax that snow shovel like a pair of skis or a snowboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get serious and do it with actual ski wax, but auto detail wax would help as well. Even a quick Turtle Waxing will help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4104" LastActivityDate="2015-02-25T22:44:14.707" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5655" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5649" CreationDate="2015-02-25T23:26:33.930" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you use a different type of shovel, more like a plow, and push it like a plow, there is never an issue of snow sticking. Hold at a slight angle while going down the driveway just like a big snowplow. If more snow, make narrower swaths. The plow type shovel still allows you to throw when needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nwY1h.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nwY1hm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;instead of this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tznM9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tznM9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T13:50:54.037" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:50:54.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5656" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5658" CreationDate="2015-02-26T01:01:21.880" Score="18" ViewCount="68313" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was wiping my eyes with my hands as they felt itchy and I immediately felt a sharp, burning sensation and realized that I let pepper juice (jalapeno) get into my eyes. I went to the sink and tried rubbing my eyes and splashing cold water into my eyes, but it didn't help much. After fifteen minutes I was fine, but I need the recovery to be faster. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any faster way to:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the pepper juice (if possible) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make my eyes stop burning like heck?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-10-13T23:31:05.523" LastActivityDate="2020-08-24T06:29:09.627" Title="Removing Pepper Juice From Eyes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5657" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5599" CreationDate="2015-02-26T01:08:22.243" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try to do what Darren did with one variation: Put it in a sock. The sock is pretty soft and should effectively muffle the banging sound. The sound is created since the container and mints have a large space to bounce and bang into. If you limit the space the mint box has to bounce and bang in, there will be little or no sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can effectively do this by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putting it in your cup holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putting it in a bag filled with stuff like clothes or lots of paperwork&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You pants' pocket&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A small side pocket in any type of bag similar to this one:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q4D2Z.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q4D2Zm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A backpack or luggage bag&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should significantly lower or eliminate the sound from the metal box and mints. I hope this helps you!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:14:34.897" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:14:34.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5656" CreationDate="2015-02-26T01:16:05.703" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;For quick pain alleviation, put a cold, wet rag on the eye. This won't last, but what will is washing your eye out with milk. Get about a fluid ounce of milk (if you have a shot glass, fill that up). Whole milk works best, but 1% and 2% should also work. You can flush out your eyes with this milk. Rest the cup of milk on the bone at the base of you eye. Pour it on your eye and try to keep your eye open (hold it open if you can). This will be a bit messy, but it is worth it. If you don't feel comfortable washing your eye out in the shower. It won't be as effective, but it still works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next time, right after you are done cutting the peppers (or whatever else you do with them) wash your hands with olive oil. Olive oil will wash up the part of the pepper juice that makes it burn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-02-26T12:41:53.927" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T12:41:53.927" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5659" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5641" CreationDate="2015-02-26T01:58:09.913" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make Polish style coffee (&quot;Mud Coffee&quot; according to Wikipedia).  Put one cup's worth of coffee grounds in the bottom of a coffee cup.  Pour in boiling water.  Stir the coffee grounds a bit and let them settle.  Once the grounds settle, after a minute or two, the coffee should be drinkable without being gritty until you get to the bottom of the cup.  If you drink milk in your coffee, it should be added after the grounds start to settle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: This is a solution for a lack of a filter, but it is not a solution for the OP.  This coffee should not be stirred after the grounds have settled (aside from adding milk/sugar) as that will make it gritty.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4107" LastEditorUserId="4107" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T03:22:15.267" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T03:22:15.267" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5661" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-26T03:55:26.513" Score="5" ViewCount="17587" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was out of town for the weekend when we got snow.  By the time I got home, we had a warm day which partially melted the snow, followed by a freezing night which refroze everything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried chipping away at the ice/snow with my shovel, but a) it was way too much work and making little progress and b) it was messing up my shovel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was holding out for a couple warm days, but that doesn't seem like it is going to happen as soon as I would like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would rather not go out and buy salt which I will hopefully never need again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a common household-available method for getting rid of the ice?  It is covering my driveway, walkway, and sidewalk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1366" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T12:34:30.947" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:26:08.953" Title="How to get rid of frozen snow" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5661" CreationDate="2015-02-26T05:47:44.647" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there is ice on the driveway, shovel off what you can on top. Allow the shovel to slide over the ice. Get a heavy duty scraper like one in the middle in the picture below. With a good scraper the ice comes right off. Some work is involved, but not too bad. Put salt down on any remaining ice. You should have a good scraper on hand, anyway, so the expense is justified. Without the proper tool, ice is very hard to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Salt does not work if it's too cold. Salt should only be applied to remaining ice once the majority has been removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Md2uO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Md2uOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:26:08.953" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:26:08.953" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5661" CreationDate="2015-02-26T05:58:15.157" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use common household salt which you are more likely to need again but instead of trying to cover the whole area run it in a grid about a shovel width wide/high - give it some time to work then use your shovel/spade to break along the lines and remove the chunks to the side/lawn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: As an aside it seems that Clifton Suspension Bridge would be damaged if road salt was used as a de-icer so crystalised horse urea, (look it up if you don't know what that is), is used in cold weather. Don't stand under it with your mouth hanging open.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1242" LastEditorUserId="1242" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T06:10:41.050" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T06:10:41.050" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5666" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5656" CreationDate="2015-02-26T06:08:46.787" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remove, pepper juice no.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Deactivate pepper juice effects, &lt;strong&gt;yes!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A method that I've personally seen work in an extreme case is :&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mash bananas and rub onto affected areas - typically eyes and area around them.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Apparently ripe bananas work better &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Q:&lt;/strong&gt; Does it work?    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A:&lt;/strong&gt; Oh yes!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This was used on the advice of friends from India.&#xA;It worked - story below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Around the web:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many sites suggest that washing in milk works&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A number of sites say that Aloe Vera in a number of forms works well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some say that water works - and many say that it doesn't&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have seen banana work miracles - see below. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Banana Experience:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Long ago my then-young son decided to play with peppers in a dish. &#xA;We told him to leave them alone and that it was dangerous but he persisted.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;He was well coated with the juices around and in his eyes before he or we realised.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;His skin rapidly reddened in patches and he was in extreme pain.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Crying and yelling accompanied by everything logical we could think of were minimally effective. He was a very unhappy chappie. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We rang friends who had spent several decades in India.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&quot;Bananas&quot; they said. &quot;Ripe ones are best. Squash &amp;amp; apply&quot;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;We had none. I headed rapidly for the nearest fruit shop.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Back with bananas maybe 10 minutes later I was confronted by the still screaming, crying red-faced victim.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Peel/squash/splat. Done!&#xA;Just like that. Instant fix.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whether he was especially sensitive to the banana remedy and whether it would work as well for others, or for all pepper types I know not. But as the advice was based on extensive Indian experience it may indeed be relatively universal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Related:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a well read child I'd heard that the antidote for Stinging-Nettle burn was to rub Dock leaves onto the affected areas. I live in NZ. We have stinging nettles which are usually far worse than the UK/European variety but they are usually only found in remote areas. Dogs and a few people have been killed by them, but its rare. I once got badly burnt by them, but that's another story.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My wife and I visited Britain and continental Europe in 2003. I and my camera tend to clamber and wander off the beaten path. In England I found that a shortcut off the path in Sherwood Forest took me through groves of knee deep stinging nettles. At Tunbridge castle I tried to walk the olde wall from the Mott to the Bailey. Agh - more nettles (maybe deliberately placed?). In Flanders Fields very few poppies grew. I jumped an irrigation ditch to get closer to some I saw. I landed on all fours in a patch of guess what! And more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On ALL such occasions in Europe, Docks did indeed grow immediately adjacent and squashing their leaves and rubbing onto the affected areas helped greatly (if not a perfect fix).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Bananas may, just maybe,  have worked as well but banana palms are at a substantial premium in the European countryside. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;FWIW &quot;Stingoes&quot; spray on anti sting &quot;custom medicine&quot; works VERY well for REAL NZ Sting Nettles. Without it I may have needed to be hospitalised. Interestingly, it claims to be nothing except Aluminium Sulphate. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4109" LastEditorUserId="4109" LastEditDate="2016-10-14T05:53:10.850" LastActivityDate="2016-10-14T05:53:10.850" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5667" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="417" CreationDate="2015-02-26T08:30:03.750" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I grew up on a chicken farm, so I know this. We had a boiler with wax. You melt lots of wax, dunk the chicken in it, then in cold water, repeat a few times till it's thick enough, then crack it open and voila! the feathers come off. Then you melt the feathery wax in another pot, sieve it and put it back in. Makes an immense mess, and is quite slow, but it does get all the feathers off in one go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(We children loved it, we dared ourselves to make casts of our hands.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T08:30:03.750" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5668" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5661" CreationDate="2015-02-26T09:02:35.407" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a couple of things that you might have in your household that could replace normal road salt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Table salt&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can use normal table salt and apply to afflicted areas, a table spoon or two per square meter should be enough to melt the ice.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dishwasher salt&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you happen to have a dishwasher and subsequently dishwater salt, this will also work as well if not better than normal salt - apply in the same way mentioned above. &lt;em&gt;(Be careful not to apply onto plants or flowers as this could kill them and harm any animals that use them as food)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sand and/or ash&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you happen to have some sand or ash lying around the house you can use this to spread over the areas - while it won't have the same de-icing properties present in salt, it will offer grip underfoot to prevent slipping. It will still help to melt the snow, just not quite as well. &lt;em&gt;(You could also use bird seed to provide the grip if that is what you are looking for)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sugar Beet Juice&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can spread some beet juice over the ice as it has a lower freezing point than water so will help to turn the ice back into a liquid - perhaps not the best idea if the temperature where you are is considerable sub-zero (I don't know the exact freezing point for the juice).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vinegar&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you mix equal amounts of water and vinegar, you can make a natural de-icer, if the ice is particularly thick, add a tad more vinegar to your solution for a great de-icing effect. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vodka&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;- thanks to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4139/fluffy&quot;&gt;@fluffy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Similarly to the beet juice trick, vodka also has a lower freezing point than water so would be able to melt the ice if you are willing to pour some valuable alcohol over the afflicted areas.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, and perhaps not advisable, you could try just leaving you car running - highly inefficient, wasting fuel and polluting the air but the fumes from the exhaust would melt any snow underneath this point and eventually the rest of the vehicle would heat up and this heat would radiate melting ice in the immediate vicinity. Again - &lt;em&gt;highly inadvisable due to the fact it could also be dangerous to your health&lt;/em&gt; but thought I would add this as a possible option in case the rest are of no use to you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope one of these are of some use to you, if all else fails just heat up loads of blankets and cover the iced area with them - would take pretty much forever to be effective but could be fun and worth a shot, take them straight from a tumble dryer and there you have it, a hot blanket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T08:47:30.070" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5671" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="342" CreationDate="2015-02-26T14:48:38.137" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://p-fst2.pixstatic.com/5069efaddbd0cb3085000c52._w.1500_s.fit_.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vegetable / Olive oil&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's easily available, and perfectly safe to use (although a bit hard to clean up).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recently went to sleep while chewing a gum, and woke up in the morning with my head &quot;stuck&quot; to the pillow. I had an almost bottle-cap sized patch of hair tangled up in the gum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After pondering the internet for advice, I ended up using vegetable (cooking) oil, although the Olive oil is recommended. I soaked the exposed area with an old toothbrush for 5-10 minutes, and then just combed the gum out and washed the hair a few times with the shampoo (the oil is really hard to get out).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's messy, and your skin will hurt for a bit near the hair roots, but you will be gum-free. And it beats the solvents by a long shot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4118" LastEditorUserId="4118" LastEditDate="2015-02-26T16:21:56.077" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T16:21:56.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5672" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-26T15:47:26.407" Score="0" ViewCount="221" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ever since I started working in this company I'm taking my lunch (leftovers of the dinner last night) to the office in a microwavable container, because we have a small kitchen including a microwave. I'm sure a lot of you also do this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I figured out that microwaving for the exact same time results in different warmth of the food. I know that a microwave heats the food up with radio waves which are extremely efficient on liquids. That's why the plastic of microwavable containers / plates don't melt / get extremely hot and only the food is being heated. Ergo &lt;em&gt;soup heats up faster than rice&lt;/em&gt; (without sauce of course), for instance. So I know &lt;em&gt;why&lt;/em&gt; my food doesn't get equally hot every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But &lt;strong&gt;how can I estimate the time&lt;/strong&gt; my microwave needs &lt;strong&gt;to heat up my food to an eatable warmth&lt;/strong&gt;? Of course this is depending on the power of the microwave. The one I'm using has a wattage of about 700W (if I remember the manual correctly), so maybe a scale for time &amp;amp; wattage would be helpful &lt;em&gt;(does double wattage result in half the heating-time?)&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get the hacky part into this: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there a special hack when it comes to the food itself?&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does mixing the dry &amp;amp; moist parts of the food affect total microwaving time? Or does it just heat more evenly? &lt;sub&gt;I usually just mix after microwaving.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does it matter where I put my container in the microwave?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does the position of the food in my container affect microwaving-time?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there any hack (not technical) that I can use on the microwave?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know there are some rather technical questions here, but I'm pretty sure there are some hacks you can use when microwaving. If you're not a microwave expert just ignore the technical questions and share the experience you made when it comes to microwaving as fast as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T20:10:59.363" Title="What is the perfect microwaving time for my food?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5673" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5672" CreationDate="2015-02-26T17:45:21.580" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well like you says it completely depends on how much food is there and the density of said food. I find that if you have rice or something that can be moved around easily - making a 'well' in the middle of the container and spreading the rest evenly will help giving you an even heat over all of the food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Placing the container in the middle helps greatly as well as this is where most of the microwaves will 'hit' so it'll warm up quickest here.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I found out the other night after trying to heat up an indian takeaway with rice, meat, sauce, saag aloo all on the same plate - some of it took no time at all (rice) but the meat and sauce took ages ( &gt;5 minutes) and to be honest I have no idea why, so I would imagine mixing everything together would also aid in getting an even heat across the food.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There is no real rule in guessing how much time something will take, not that I am aware of anyway, but I tend to go for 3-4 minutes for anything not bread-like and then stab a fork in and touch to the tip of my tongue. If I come away thinking, I shouldn't have done that... It's normally done, if not - stick it in for another minute or so. &lt;em&gt;(when I say non bread-like I mean like not bread or something quite light in terms of density as these things take like 10-20 seconds)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope some of this helps in some way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T17:45:21.580" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5674" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5675" CreationDate="2015-02-26T19:26:03.410" Score="35" ViewCount="46337" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are there any ways to improvise a magnifying glass with common things you could find at any house? (Or if not, less common things that aren't too rare to find.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, in case you have some kind of medicine package and you find yourself trying to read a leaflet with a really small type. In that case, just with a little magnification it would probably suffice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4083" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T23:52:03.653" LastActivityDate="2020-08-07T10:59:33.077" Title="How can I improvise a magnifying glass?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;eyesight&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5674" CreationDate="2015-02-26T19:47:53.037" Score="47" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a smooth, cylindrical drinking glass made of clear glass, you could fill it with water and allow the convex shape of the glass to magnify the object behind it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, if you have a clear plastic 2 liter bottle, you can cut off the top part that is rounded, and fill it with water and look down through the water. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.science-sparks.com/2012/05/21/make-your-own-magnifying-glass/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;(Science-sparks.com)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lZehy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lZehym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6qJlX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6qJlXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T14:01:44.573" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T14:01:44.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5672" CreationDate="2015-02-26T21:20:58.290" Score="4" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Does the position of the food in my container affect microwaving-time?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes.  If you can shape your food into a torus (think donut) it will heat more evenly and you won't have to mix it up and put it back in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some suggestions at &lt;a href=&quot;http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/one-trick-you-need-use-when-microwaving-leftovers-0154117/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wonderhowto&lt;/a&gt; for improving on this 'hole in the middle' such as placing larger items on the outside and smaller on the inside, and flattening out the food to provide more surface area; obviously if you're heating in a container this last one isn't really relevant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4127" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T21:20:58.290" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5677" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-02-26T21:29:28.690" Score="4" ViewCount="1627" Body="&lt;p&gt;When shoveling snow in the winter, if my gloves are warm enough to keep my hands warm, they tend to sweat and get the gloves wet from the inside out.  How can I prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2018-09-02T09:57:33.257" Title="How to keep gloves from getting sweaty?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5677" CreationDate="2015-02-26T21:39:15.417" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Putting on a snug fitting pair of latex or nitrate gloves on first and then putting the winter gloves on is a good solution. You often see nurses or mechanics wearing these types of gloves to keep their hands free of blood or oil.  The are not effective for keeping your hands warm, but they are effective as a moisture barrier.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When your hands sweat these gloves keep the moisture inside of the latex/nitrate glove barrier and keep your warm winter gloves dry. You can come back in from an hour of shoveling snow, pull off your still dry winter gloves, than pull off the latex/nitrate gloves and throw them away.  Your gloves stay dry and your hands stay warm. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2018-09-02T09:57:33.257" LastActivityDate="2018-09-02T09:57:33.257" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5679" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5677" CreationDate="2015-02-26T21:44:56.050" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go with a moisture-wicking pair of liners - they will keep your hands dry and warm while channeling the moisture away.  When you get in, turn the outer-layer gloves inside out to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2781" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T21:44:56.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5680" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5681" CreationDate="2015-02-26T22:18:06.373" Score="15" ViewCount="2133" Body="&lt;p&gt;There have been several times that I have had to make a huge potato salad or a lot of mashed potatoes in a short amount of time. I usually have to use an entire bag of potatoes (I have a big family). I am pretty good at doing everything except peeling the potatoes. &lt;strong&gt;Is there any way to quickly peel an entire bag of potatoes?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-26T23:59:59.807" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:28:52.560" Title="How to quickly peel a bag of potatoes" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5681" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5680" CreationDate="2015-02-26T22:18:06.373" Score="21" Body="&lt;h3&gt;The Super Peeler&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Warning:&lt;/strong&gt; only do this outside&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method takes some time to prepare, but you only have to prepare it once and every other time you do it, it will be ready.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need a bucket, a hose, a drill, and a &lt;strong&gt;new&lt;/strong&gt; toilet bowl brush. Drill a hole in the bottom of the brush's handle and keep the drill there. Spin the brush a few times to make sure it sticks. Fill the bucket with the potatoes. Now put the brush attached to the drill in the bucket, between the potatoes. Start filling the bucket with water, while you spin the brush using the drill. In about 60 seconds, all of the potatoes will be peeled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pWjOb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Toilet bowl brush attached to a drill&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Image from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thriftyfun.com/Making-a-Powered-Scrub-Brush.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ThriftyFun&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:28:52.560" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5682" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5674" CreationDate="2015-02-26T22:36:50.557" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the reason you are having trouble reading the small type is because you are farsighted/nearsighted, or because it is dark (causing your pupils to dilate and your vision to get fuzzier) you may find it useful to use a pinhole lens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make a pinhole in a piece of paper or some other thin object, using a pin, safety pin, or the tip of a knife, and then hold it close to your eye and look through it. The image as viewed through the pinhole will not be magnified, but it will be in focus. The smaller and more regular the pinhole is, the sharper the focus will be (and the darker the image will be, due to less light getting through).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I put a pinhole in one of my credit cards, and sometimes use it to view restaurant menus which I would be unable to read otherwise without glasses due to my farsightedness and the dim light that typically happens in restaurants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing you can use if necessary is a thumb and two opposite fingers held together to create a tiny triangular hole where they all meet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4128" LastActivityDate="2015-02-26T22:36:50.557" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5677" CreationDate="2015-02-27T03:46:59.620" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have several pairs of gloves with different thicknesses and styles. They're cheap! Lowes, Ace Hardware, and many stores have an endless variety. I wear the type gloves suited to the temperature and task. The pair I normally use for shoveling snow are thin, elastic, and have rubber pads on the palms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I prefer my hands to be a little cold, but not uncomfortable. As I work they stay plenty warm. If my hands did begin to sweat I would take the gloves off or go inside and get a lighter pair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T03:46:59.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5684" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5685" CreationDate="2015-02-27T04:02:48.473" Score="4" ViewCount="2223" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to dye my hair &lt;strong&gt;temporarily&lt;/strong&gt;, but I don't have any hair dye. I need a method that safe and works on different colors and lengths of hair (I have friends who need to dye their hair too). I would also like the method to be quick and also easy to wash out. Bonus points for a method that can have different colors. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2017-07-18T21:19:54.990" Title="How to dye hair without hair dye" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5684" CreationDate="2015-02-27T04:38:48.110" Score="7" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Use Kool-Aid&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=kool+aid+hair+dye&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=kool+aid+hair+dye&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Directions&#xA;  1. Be very sure to use UNSWEETENED.&#xA;  2. Mix one packet of Kool-Aid with the water in a pot.&#xA;  3. Heat until boiling, stirring.&#xA;  4. Remove from heat and cool to a temperature that is warm but not hot.&#xA;  5. Dip as much hair as possible into the mix.&#xA;  6. Then, with your head over the pot, ladle the kool-aid over the hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Multiple colors&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a different pot with different color, and carefully dye with the other color.  If your hair is long enough, use a pony tail so you can separate the colors more easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nice DIY article: &lt;a href=&quot;http://hairstyles.ninja/tag/how-to-dye-your-hair-using-kool-aid-official-blog-for-&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://hairstyles.ninja/tag/how-to-dye-your-hair-using-kool-aid-official-blog-for-&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OA3xZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OA3xZl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;How temporary?&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It lasts a couple of weeks, depending on how often you wash your hair.  You can speed it up by soaking it in a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Kool-Aid-out-of-Hair#Baking_Soda_and_Vinegar&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;solution&lt;/a&gt; of &lt;strong&gt;baking soda and vinegar&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2822" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:32:10.933" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:32:10.933" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5686" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5690" CreationDate="2015-02-27T08:00:36.670" Score="7" ViewCount="2530" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have several sets of bed sheets, and I would like to keep the like patterns together, ideally in a way that does not make my linen closet a total mess. How can I go about doing that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4139" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T09:43:00.190" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T21:40:07.317" Title="How do I keep my bed sheets organized?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5686" CreationDate="2015-02-27T08:01:20.443" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use one of each sheet sets' pillow cases as a container for the other parts of each set.  Fold the flat and fitted sheet in the normal way, and place them into the pillow case. If there is a second pillow case, fold it up and put it into the storage case as well.  In that way, your sheet set stays organized and fits onto whatever storage shelf you use in a neat little bundle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4139" LastEditorUserId="4139" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T21:40:07.317" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T21:40:07.317" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5688" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2485" CreationDate="2015-02-27T08:10:58.437" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you put it on, &quot;wipe&quot; back and forth with a soft, blunt instrument to push out air bubbles before they get trapped in.  A wooden chopstick can work pretty well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another possibility, however, is to eschew screen protectors entirely - modern device displays are glass, which doesn't scratch very easily at all (being anywhere from 5.5 to 7 on &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale_of_mineral_hardness&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Moh's hardness scale&lt;/a&gt; depending on the particular formation), so unless you frequently have your iPad rattling around in a bag with diamonds and corundum you probably aren't actually at any risk of damaging your screen.  In any case, anything that can scratch glass would easily rend whatever protector is on top of it, and would then scratch the glass anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously this doesn't apply to older devices with resistive, plastic screens, but screen protectors were invented for that day and age and are basically obsolete today (despite the protectors' manufacturers' marketing otherwise) and also generally make modern capacitive screens harder to use and far less responsive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4139" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T08:10:58.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5689" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5684" CreationDate="2015-02-27T08:51:04.610" Score="1" Body="&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Temporary Hair Colour Spray&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can consider using the temporary hair color spray, they are availble in many colours in the many online stores such as Amazon, eBay, walmart, etc and they are washable. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are pretty cheap and easy to use as compared to the permenent hair dye.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can learn more here: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF6JJ7Smfkg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF6JJ7Smfkg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rzJin.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rzJinm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Temporary Hair Colour Spray&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image from: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.temporaryhaircolorspray.com/hair-color-spray-washable/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.temporaryhaircolorspray.com/hair-color-spray-washable/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2442" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:32:36.603" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5690" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5686" CreationDate="2015-02-27T09:08:14.160" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this may come across a somewhat trivial response... But have you tried folding them up before putting them away?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like to make sort of towers with my sheets in order to keep them all together - so have the duvet cover on the bottom as it is the biggest, then the bed sheet, followed by the pillow cases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An issue might be that the bed sheet is the hardest to fold if it is a fitted one so below is an image of how you can fold it up neatly to go in with your piles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rKStp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you keep them all folded and organised in the cupboard then you shouldn't have a problem with them causing a mess. You could always find a couple of old boxes to pop them in or a carrier bag or something similar to avoid them inadvertently falling apart from each other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T09:08:14.160" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5693" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="325" CreationDate="2015-02-27T09:36:15.147" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coffee beans help, though I can't say exactly how fast. I used them before for removing (smoke) smell in used furniture. Just put some coffee beans in a bowl, and let them sit in the room with the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4143" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T09:36:15.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="178" CreationDate="2015-02-27T09:45:32.973" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Electric kettle has already been mentioned, this works very well for me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;gas stove&lt;/strong&gt; is a lot quicker than an electrical stove, at least in my experience. Personally, I wouldn't build my house with a gas stove just for quicker hot chocoloate, though. ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4143" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T09:45:32.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5696" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5700" CreationDate="2015-02-27T12:05:58.927" Score="8" ViewCount="2987" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lately I've been discussing about the temperature inside a shed with a friend.&#xA;Due we had no thermometer, we couldn't check our intentions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So how could we improvise a thermometer next time? We can use anything you can find in general households. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1388" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T12:15:24.377" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:27:51.220" Title="Improvised air thermometer" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5697" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-02-27T12:35:06.607" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE THIS TAG. IT IS PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T12:35:06.607" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T12:35:06.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5698" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-02-27T12:35:06.607" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE THIS TAG. IT IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T12:35:06.607" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T12:35:06.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5699" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4229" CreationDate="2015-02-27T12:37:07.743" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to pull anything in the cup, there still is a (very simple) way.&#xA;Not very effective but it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just stand upward, hold the cup in front of you and turn in your own axies. The liquid in the cup will turn counterwise while the cup will not. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &quot;mixing-force&quot; is very weak in this, so sugar which has not dissolved completely ain't affected by this very well. But if you can wait a view minutes after inserting sugar, or if you only use milk, it works well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1388" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T12:37:07.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5700" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5696" CreationDate="2015-02-27T12:39:56.007" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a pretty simple way to build your own thermometer with household items. Though it can only show temperature changes. If you really want to know how much degrees the temperature changes you'll need to calibrate your self-made thermometer with a real thermometer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Simple explanation:&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.education.com/activity/article/make_a_homemade_thermometer_middle/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ref&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwHvXSJlp-s&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here's a video&lt;/a&gt; in case you prefer explanations with an example&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;What You Need:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubbing alcohol&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;11-ounce clear, narrow-necked plastic bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Red food coloring&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clear plastic drinking straw&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Modeling clay&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Store bought thermometer (optional)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What You Do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add equal parts tap water and rubbing alcohol to the bottle, filling it about a quarter of the way up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add a couple drops of red food coloring and mix by shaking the bottle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the straw in the bottle, making sure it doesn't touch the bottom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the modeling clay to seal the straw in place. Leave a portion of the straw sticking out from the bottle, making sure the clay forms a tight seal around the straw and over the bottle mouth, but don't close off the straw's opening.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To test if the homemade thermometer works, have your child place his hands around the bottle and observe what happens to the mixture.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0OZIb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0OZIbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;self-made thermometer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If made as explained above, you will &lt;strong&gt;only see temperature rises&lt;/strong&gt;. To also see &lt;em&gt;falls in temperature&lt;/em&gt; you need to add a few drops of your red mixture to the straw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Homemade-Thermometer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;On wikihow&lt;/a&gt; there also are some useful tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;add a drop of cooking oil to the straw. It will prevent the solution from evaporating and provides a clear line to observe changes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;to actually measure temperature changes in degrees you need to add a scale&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add solution to the straw until the level is above the clay (provided your thermometer doesn't look like on the picture above and the straw is actually longer than your bottle (&lt;a href=&quot;http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/fa/Make-a-Homemade-Thermometer-Step-4.jpg/670px-Make-a-Homemade-Thermometer-Step-4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;see this image from wikihow&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fix a piece of paper to the straw using clear tape&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use a commercial thermometer to measure the current air temperature, mark this temperature on your just added piece of paper&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;repeat this process with different temperatures&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as I read through the instructions on the linked sites, this isn't intended for air measuring. I guess, if you don't want to measure small temperature changes this will work for air measurement as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T10:27:51.220" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T10:27:51.220" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5701" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5696" CreationDate="2015-02-27T12:42:22.843" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can improvise a thermometer with 4 simple ingredients that can be found in most households:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Water Bottle&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Drinking Straw (clear)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Food Colouring&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Modelling Clay / mold-able adhesive (blue tac)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now what you can do is put a few drops of food colouring into your water bottle and fill it up to the top with lukewarm water.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then insert your clear (non-bendy) drinking straw a couple of inches into the top of the bottle and then mold your clay / putty (play-dough would work) around the straw and the top of the bottle until you have an air tight sort of lid with a straw coming out of it. &lt;em&gt;(Be careful not to squash your straw as it needs to be free to pass liquid)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a marker to mark on the level of the water in the straw (assuming room temperature). You can then put it in a bowl of hot water and the water in the straw should rise and you can now mark on this temperature.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Similarly with some ice-water, the level of water in the straw should decrease and you can mark this on the straw too - the fact you have no thermometer makes it hard to know exactly what temperature these markings are at but you can know if it is 'ice-water' cold or 'boiling water' hot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you set this wherever you need it, you'll have a rough idea of what the temperature is in the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note that water isn't that quick to respond to temperature changes so you can make it a 50/50 solution of rubbing alcohol and water and this should give a slightly quicker response.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hometrainingtools.com/a/make-thermometer-science-project&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This link&lt;/a&gt; gives and explanation as to how it all works if you are interested!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T12:42:22.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5702" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5599" CreationDate="2015-02-27T15:37:37.780" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;to prevent the box from rattling, you could 'stabilize' the box by using adhesive velcro on the back of the box and its assigned spot in the glove box. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;as far as rattling inside you could try: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;a &quot;food safe&quot; sealant or coating.  try copy-flex liquid mold making silicone. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.makeyourownmolds.com/copy-flex&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.makeyourownmolds.com/copy-flex&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;adhesive felt sheets like the ones used to line jewelry boxes - found at any craft store&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or use food safe epoxy to attach your choice of foam. check out thefoamfactory.com&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;you could line it in leather or any choice of fabric (wool, cotton, synthetic) too. the trick is finding a food safe adhesive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4152" LastEditorUserId="4152" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T16:27:10.670" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T16:27:10.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="342" CreationDate="2015-02-27T16:56:21.090" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold a compressed air can upside down and spray the gum (pointing away from yourself of course). This will freeze it solid and should be easily broken and combed out then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4152" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-02-27T18:14:04.907" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T18:14:04.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5704" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="325" CreationDate="2015-02-27T17:01:30.950" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;most of these answers assume that someone else is doing the smoking. in that case assertiveness will serve you better than covering the smell.  that said, this seems like a teenager classic question...How do i hide the fact that I'm smoking in my parents' car or in my room.  *wink *wink.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Answer: stuff dryer sheets in a paper towel tube and exhale through the tube.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4152" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T17:01:30.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5705" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5661" CreationDate="2015-02-27T17:20:49.913" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In addition to the other answers:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My suggestion is a mix of large grain (Kosher) salt with sand and small rocks and pebbles works well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't go over board on the salt, a ice cream bucket (1 gal) of small pebbles or sand would have about half to a whole box of kosher salt in it if I recall correctly. &lt;em&gt;(I buy it in larger quantities and mix it in larger buckets).&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;General tips are to distribute widely but also establish concentrated areas in lower light areas to create a path of least resistance. So when melt does occur it will find its natural path and the water melt from areas will flow towards it and will assist with other melt and reduce the overall freeze thaw cycle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using this technique also assist greatly in chipping / scrapping efforts as if you scrap out from the paths you establish with your shovel or ice chipper or even garden hoe. A couple minutes over a couple days usually does the trick under the right conditions, nature takes care of the rest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1787" LastActivityDate="2015-02-27T17:20:49.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5707" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5672" CreationDate="2015-02-27T20:13:04.613" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not completely solving the problem, but if your container is small enough, place a glass of water with the container in the microwave. The glass will stop the food from becoming soggy because the water takes in all the moisture coming from the microwave (moisture also can cause loss of heat) in the process of such, makes it warmer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastEditorUserId="2775" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T20:10:59.363" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T20:10:59.363" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5709" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="178" CreationDate="2015-02-27T22:38:14.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a given amount of water, you can do two things (both at the same time if you care to). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We can assume you always have your heat source turned up to maximum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Divide your given amount of water into multiple containers and put each container on its own burner or heater.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Time to boil is going to be proportional to the volume of material you are heating. If you put half of your water on one burner and the other half on another burner, each will come to a boil in half the time it would if it were all in one pot on the same burner. (All things being equal - same burner heat output, same pot types,... Note that the container may need some time to heat up, too, but I ignore that here.) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a bigger container with more surface area. You can see this more readily if you are using a flame (gas stove), but some of the heat escapes around a small container. If you have more surface area to transfer the heat, this becomes more efficient. Switch from a pot to a frying pan, for example.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can even see the importance of surface area efficiency in product purpose built for boiling, like the one from a company called &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jetboil.com/Trail-Side/Boil-It-Down/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Jetboil&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;the secret to a fast and friendly design lies in increasing heat transfer efficiency&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this product, they increase the surface area with what they call the flux ring, and it's demonstrated in their video at the link.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But as a hack, just use a bigger pot and/or more burners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EFgKi.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EFgKim.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4156" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T09:47:34.520" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T09:47:34.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5710" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5680" CreationDate="2015-02-27T23:07:43.240" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you boil the potatoes first, you can peel them by simply rubbing the skin off of them. (And you are not likely to require medical attention with this technique!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's explained nicely &lt;a href=&quot;http://creeklinehouse.com/2013/11/super-terrific-tip-for-speed-peeling.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;at this link&lt;/a&gt; from Creek Line House. They say it takes about two seconds per potato. I've used this method myself. It works. If you can handle the hot potatoes (use a rag or some glove to handle them), you can skip the ice step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NY1sv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NY1svm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4156" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:52:53.907" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:52:53.907" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5711" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5712" CreationDate="2015-02-28T02:27:12.117" Score="21" ViewCount="43994" Body="&lt;p&gt;I accidentally left some tools outside for a few days while I was away and they rusted. I can barely use them now. They were good tools, and I don't want to have to buy new ones. &lt;strong&gt;Is there any way to get the rust off of tools and return the tools to close to the state they were in before?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ICruf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-28T22:33:12.530" LastActivityDate="2019-03-02T11:16:00.747" Title="Removing rust from tools" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="14" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5712" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2015-02-28T02:27:12.117" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a few good options for this&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;White Vinegar&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is slower, but works really well. Soak the tools in white vinegar for about 24 hours. Most of the rust will come off, and the rest will easily come of by scraping it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Baking Soda Paste&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix baking soda with water until a paste that you can apply on the tool. Use a toothbrush to scrub off the baking soda. Then rinse with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Diesel&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soak the tool in diesel for 24 hours. You can use a brass brush after it is done soaking. Clean it with an old rag after.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-02-28T02:27:12.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5713" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2015-02-28T02:36:56.970" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use WD40. With pliers, spray a good bit then work back and forth until fully loosened up. Rub with a rag with WD40. Makes it like new and will protect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-02-28T02:36:56.970" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5714" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2015-02-28T03:54:55.927" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a wire-brush or if the Surface is sensible use brass-brush.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;then if is not enough&#xA;i use a Product from Hammerite. Is the best i have used yet. It's a Paste. They also have a liquid for immersing the rusted parts. It's a good product becuase it is no rust-inverter, like the most other available products and thats mostly not desired.&#xA;also it is not too aggressive. the only drawback is the (steel) parts be a little mat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2140" LastActivityDate="2015-02-28T03:54:55.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5656" CreationDate="2015-02-28T06:29:43.823" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most kinds of shampoo work well for removing hot pepper juice. You specifically want a shampoo that contains propylene glycol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You are trying to remove capsaicin, an oil that does not dissolve in water and only slightly mixes with regular soap. Water alone will just spread it around and make things worse. Soap will work eventually, but requires many washings and in the meantime will also spread the capsaicin around. Other oils such as vegetable oil will mix with the capsaicin and allow it to more easily be washed away by soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Propylene glycol, on the other hand, does a pretty good job of dissolving the capsaicin directly, allowing it to be washed away quickly. Many kinds of shampoo have the added bonus of being formulated in such a way that they won't seriously irritate your eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4162" LastActivityDate="2015-02-28T06:29:43.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5680" CreationDate="2015-02-28T21:10:00.797" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leave the skins on, thats where the vitamins and fiber are. People pay stupid amounts of money for potatoes with skins on from processed food manufacturers and we get potatoes from the store and peel the best bit off..!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4167" LastActivityDate="2015-02-28T21:10:00.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5718" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5674" CreationDate="2015-02-28T23:46:41.930" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a really good video describing several different ways to magnify sunlight to start a fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't dismiss this as not helpful though -- it gives more than one way to improvise a magnifying 'apparatus'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll try and describe with words, but the visual example is linked below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a look, sound isn't necessary if you want to mute the video. About 3:30 long:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCyHC7lnMyQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCyHC7lnMyQ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get an old light bulb, the kind with the filament. Break into the bottom of it (the part that spins into the socket) with a screw driver or some such. Be careful to keep the glass intact. After getting the filament out, use a pinch or 2 of salt to clean out the white powder. Swish/swirl it around inside and it'll clean the powder off. Rinse, then refill and you have yourself a curved lens for magnifying.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a small bowl/candy dish, the inside should be about the size of your fist.  About 2 feet by 2 feet of clear plastic wrap, center the wrap over the bowl, then line the inside of the bowl. Fill the bowl with water about 3/4 full. Then bring the corners of the plastic wrap together, gently lift the water out of the bowl. The water will make the plastic &quot;sag,&quot; so carefully twist the top of the plastic so it ends up like a small baggy. Keep twisting until the baggy becomes tight like a ball. Presto! You have yourself a curved lens for magnifying.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Less practical, but it'd work. Take a picture frame without the glass or backing or anything, just the frame. Place it on top of two stands, as if the frame was about to become the top of a table and the stands were the legs of that table. Grab that handy plastic wrap and spread it across the frame nice and smooth. Tape the plastic securely to the frame. This would be the clear, plastic wrap, table top. Slowly pour water onto the plastic and it will sag, creating a lens. Put whatever you want to magnify under the table and look through the water to see it magnified.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using a water bottle, with water in it. Near the bottom of the bottle or the top of the bottle, you should be able to angle it just right to get a magnified image.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The video uses water and a chemical reaction to create heat, which doesn't address the question at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My own thoughts: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A whiskey glass with just the right amount of water in it. Whiskey because the bottom is already in a concave shape, so the water just increases the effect (I'd imagine)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A cell phone camera with zoom and a steady hand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Certain flashlights have a magnifying lens in the front to help diffuse/focus the beam of light. You could try taking that off and looking through it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4169" LastEditorUserId="4169" LastEditDate="2015-03-01T06:26:23.603" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T06:26:23.603" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5719" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5720" CreationDate="2015-03-01T00:56:50.133" Score="4" ViewCount="11033" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was eating pizza and I got some grease on one of my nicer shirts (I know, I probably shouldn't eat pizza and wear nice clothes). The stain is pretty visible and after washing the shirt, it was still there. Getting rid of the shirt is not an option. &lt;strong&gt;How can I get a grease stain off of clothes?&lt;/strong&gt; It's made out of cotton if that would change anything, but I would prefer a method that would work on other kids of fabric too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-01T05:17:30.110" LastActivityDate="2019-04-15T14:44:50.920" Title="How to remove grease stains from clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5719" CreationDate="2015-03-01T01:13:08.640" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;My normal course of action to take out a stain is to put dish soap on the stain, then hold the garment with two hands on either side of the stain about an inch or so apart and work the fabric back and forth. Also go in a circular motion against both hands. The stain will become fainter and fainter until gone or unnoticeable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If greasy, work cooking oil into the stain using the method described above, first. The oil will dissolve and loosen grease within the fabric, and the oil can be easily washed out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T01:13:08.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2015-03-01T01:21:19.243" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Scrunch up some aluminium cooking foil into a ball and then rub the rusty surfaces. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4170" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-03-01T05:40:46.633" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T05:40:46.633" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="178" CreationDate="2015-03-01T02:44:58.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A pretty fast way to make things hot would be to hover them over open camp fires. I ended up burning marshmallows in a matter of seconds as a kid when I attached them to a tree branch and hovered them over flames.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can take a pot of water and cover it and stick it in the fire and keep the flames going then you'll get it hot in no time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Only other option would be to use lit torches around the pot, but if you do, PLEASE be careful and use excellent ventilation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4173" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T02:44:58.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5723" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2015-03-01T03:41:50.423" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I heard You can clean using coke. &lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/z7OdX42NjWQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://youtu.be/z7OdX42NjWQ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Edited/Updated :&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Have a new bottled coke - which has carbonated gas.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour coke on the rusted surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Give it a few minutes, and then take a piece of sponge or a coarse cloth and rub off the rusted surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTE :&lt;/strong&gt; Only coke which has the carbonated gas works. If it does not have the gas, it does not work.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;@michaelpri, @subjectivist - &lt;b&gt;Thank you&lt;/b&gt; and I will remember to write better answers from the next time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2049" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-03-01T23:25:30.253" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T23:25:30.253" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="207" CreationDate="2015-03-01T03:48:26.473" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are confident in your eyesight, turn on a light at one end of the room, but make sure there's no light on behind you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The light in front of you will reflect off the glass into your eyes, making it easier to see. With the light behind you turned off, there's no shadow to interfere with seeing the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A wet paper towel is the best way to collect the glass. It doesn't need to be dripping, just damp.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then give some space between you and where the glass broke so you don't kneel on a shard. Get down on your hands and knees (with the wet paper towel within reach), move your head near the floor and move back and forth while 'scanning' for glass shards.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then slowly drag the wet part of the towel along the floor where the glass is. It should pick it up, but go in a couple of different directions just to be sure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just to be sure you got it all, do it again from another angle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dance!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4169" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T03:48:26.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5725" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="421" CreationDate="2015-03-01T07:37:38.860" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A ring on your finger will work too. It's a little tricky, but I got it to work on my first try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically using the ring to grab the metal edges of the cap, and prying them away from the bottle. Get 3-5 prongs to loosen up and then go back to the center prong and put more pressure than before. This time it should (more or less) open right up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hold the bottle high on the neck, almost as close as you can to the bottle cap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The ring is going to feel like it's cutting into your finger, but it won't actually break any skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a cheaper quality ring, you'll (eventually) notice a bit of deformation in the ring.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't do this with a nice ring, it'll likely scratch the ring.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Youtube link showing exactly what I'm talking about:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-HSgXflNec&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-HSgXflNec&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;LifeHacker Article:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5082121/open-a-beer-bottle-with-a-ring&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://lifehacker.com/5082121/open-a-beer-bottle-with-a-ring&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make a $2 purchase and get a bad-ass Ring Thing Bottle Opener:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;keywords=ring+beer+opener&amp;amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;amp;index=aps&amp;amp;hvadid=29940260847&amp;amp;hvpos=1s1&amp;amp;hvexid=&amp;amp;hvnetw=g&amp;amp;hvrand=18431845672630519405&amp;amp;hvpone=&amp;amp;hvptwo=&amp;amp;hvqmt=b&amp;amp;hvdev=c&amp;amp;ref=pd_sl_5kqp0i9zkt_b&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;keywords=ring+beer+opener&amp;amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;amp;index=aps&amp;amp;hvadid=29940260847&amp;amp;hvpos=1s1&amp;amp;hvexid=&amp;amp;hvnetw=g&amp;amp;hvrand=18431845672630519405&amp;amp;hvpone=&amp;amp;hvptwo=&amp;amp;hvqmt=b&amp;amp;hvdev=c&amp;amp;ref=pd_sl_5kqp0i9zkt_b&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4169" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T07:37:38.860" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5726" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5719" CreationDate="2015-03-01T12:32:37.963" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When this happens to me, I just use neat detergent (I use liquid detergent in my washing machine) - I stick my finger in some of the washing solution/detergent and apply it to the grease stain direct, rubbing it in a bit, and repeating as often as necessary to cover the stain. Put it through the wash immediately, and the stain disappears. I'd guess this method is more successful with some brands of liquid detergent than others though, so if all else fails, Fairy liquid (dishwashing detergent), applied in the same way, then washed in the usual way in the machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T12:32:37.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5728" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2015-03-01T19:27:27.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First use Sand paper to remove the rust first then clean it with brush using toothpaste. You can also try using kerosene or diesel !! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2386" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T19:27:27.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5729" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1788" CreationDate="2015-03-01T19:29:02.447" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If carrying long slender items, lay towels or padding on top of the vehicle, lay the items on that, then tie to the front and rear of the vehicle. It's possible to carry items longer than the car this way. To tie, take a thin piece of rope, make a loop in the end, wrap the loop around the item two or three times, slide the rope further up the item, then tie the other end of the rope under the bumper. The rope should bind onto the item and hold it fast. When both the front and rear have been tied the item may flex into a bow shape depending on how rigid it is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done 2x4s, 2x6s, 1x, PVC pipe, copper pipe, moulding, and other stuff this way. Long items extending much behind the rear of the vehicle should have a red flag which will be available at the store usually for free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way to carry items is to roll down the front passenger window, place the items through the window to the opposite rear corner as far as possible, and leave them extending out the window. Sometimes the passenger seat can be moved or folded down to accommodate. Look at the items and judge whether this will work, first. If extended very far out the window use a red flag and pay attention when driving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yet another method is to make a simple harness on the passenger side of the vehicle out of rope. To anchor ropes to the car, roll down front and rear windows and tie to seatbelts or whatever available inside. The front and rear doors can also be closed onto the rope to hold it, if the rope is placed toward the top of the door where it is more springy. Do not allow the rope to be pulled through the door since that may damage the rubber or seal. For loads not too heavy this works. Pay attention so items will not scratch paint on the side of the vehicle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T19:29:02.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5731" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5733" CreationDate="2015-03-01T20:28:34.130" Score="6" ViewCount="5983" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I eat ice cream (store bought), I have to work really hard to get it into my bowl. It always freezes when I put it in the freezer and makes it very tiresome to scoop. &lt;strong&gt;What are some good ways to store ice cream, so it doesn't freeze and is easy to scoop?&lt;/strong&gt; Note: I'm not asking what to do when the ice cream is frozen, just how to make sure it doesn't get frozen. Also, I have ice cream at about the same time every night (I'm an addict), so it would need to be stored for about 24 hours, and I think that a refrigerator would cause it to melt after that long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-02T01:01:13.563" LastActivityDate="2018-07-31T12:41:49.607" Title="How to store ice cream so that it is easy to scoop" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5731" CreationDate="2015-03-01T21:18:08.310" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;To get softer ice cream, it can't be as cold. It must be just slightly past the point of freezing and no more. You can raise the temperature slightly in the freezer, but that won't do much since freezers are made to freeze. Sometimes there's a cold spot in the refrigerator where stuff freezes. You can lower the temperature in the refrigerator to possibly take advantage of that and store the ice cream there instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you eat that much ice cream, consider getting a small freezer just for the ice cream, cheap. Check used appliances for sale.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-03-01T21:18:08.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5733" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5731" CreationDate="2015-03-02T02:11:16.117" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There seems to be a way to achieve this without having to place the ice cream on the counter to defrost for a few minutes.&#xA;You can place the ice cream container into a zip lock bag and then place it in the freezer like below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/hppY6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/hppY6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;ice cream&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And it should be as soft as the first time you bought it !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't float your boat, you could cut the ice cream into smaller blocks with a knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason the ice cream goes hard is because: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;robbing your ice cream of its creaminess.&#xA;  crystals trapped inside melt. This is fine if you plan to eat your ice cream right away, but when you re-freeze partially-melted ice cream, those ice crystals re-form—but this time they're bigger and crunchier, robbing your ice cream of its creaminess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sweets.seriouseats.com/2013/10/the-best-way-to-store-ice-cream-in-your-freezer.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Source&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:40:33.657" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:40:33.657" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5734" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5731" CreationDate="2015-03-02T09:15:42.857" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dip the scoop in warm water and then scoop the ice cream.For next scoop do the same thing.&#xA;By doing this the ice cream doesn't stick to scoop. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2386" LastActivityDate="2015-03-02T09:15:42.857" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5736" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2015-03-02T11:55:33.900" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;The breakfast dilemma of trying to spread cold butter straight from the fridge onto toast in the morning has been voted into Britain's top five breakfast annoyances!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But wait, Warburtons, the family baker in the UK, has created the &lt;strong&gt;Toastie Knife&lt;/strong&gt; to help with this breakfast dilemma. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This prototype called “&lt;strong&gt;Toastie Knife&lt;/strong&gt;” is basically a butter knife with some batteries in the handle that heat up the blade. It's called “the most desired breakfast innovation” by &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2166029/At-Pre-heated-electric-butter-knife-spread-cold-butter-straight-bread.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;The Daily Mail&lt;/a&gt;.&#xA;Reaching an optimum spreading temperature of 41.8&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt;C in under 30 seconds, the Toastie Knife allows you to spread fridge-cold butter straight onto toast. So you can enjoy spreading the perfect slice of toast. For best results use a good quality bread loaf which is soft enough to guarantee a taste, but strong enough it won't tear when buttered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is how it works:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8XA4bl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;How to Butter the Perfect Slice of Toast - Toastie Knife&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here’s &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailymail.co.uk/embed/video/9130.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a video&lt;/a&gt; by Warburtons UK of this cutting-edge technology in action:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailymail.co.uk/embed/video/9130.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QKHcEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;video - How to spread the perfect slice of toast by Warburtonsuk&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using this state of the art technology it can now ensure your optimum butter spread experience!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2017-05-20T17:24:28.700" LastActivityDate="2017-05-20T17:24:28.700" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5737" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5738" CreationDate="2015-03-02T12:09:53.647" Score="5" ViewCount="10277" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every time when I make a tea or coffee especially in winter time, it's get cold very quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How I can keep my hot beverage warm long enough to enjoy my drink?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please keep in mind, that I don't want to use any fire on my desk:)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T11:21:31.257" Title="How to keep a mug on the desk warm?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5738" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5737" CreationDate="2015-03-02T12:16:52.357" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pour hot/boiling water in the mug and let the mug warm up, that way the drink won't cool down when you pour it into the cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use a microwave oven to heat the liquid, but make sure the mug &lt;strong&gt;has water in it&lt;/strong&gt;, an empty mug will not heat and potentially damage your microwave. This will be slightly less effective, since a microwave goes to ~65°C, while boiling water goes to ~100°C.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put something on top of the mug if you aren't drinking it to keep it warm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, thermo cups. Kept my coffee hot for an hour easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2503" LastEditorUserId="126" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T08:34:59.313" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T08:34:59.313" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5739" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5745" CreationDate="2015-03-02T13:42:58.697" Score="7" ViewCount="1149" Body="&lt;p&gt;My dog's hair gets on surfaces like the carpets'. Its hard to get them off. I have to literally scratch the hair out or use brute force to remove it with a broom. I've tried vacuuming but it wasn't very effective. Are there better alternative solutions that is easier and less time consuming ? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2484" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-02T14:58:18.443" LastActivityDate="2017-01-05T16:19:50.317" Title="How do I effectively remove dog hair from carpets?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;pets&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5740" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5737" CreationDate="2015-03-02T13:46:55.783" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have a few options.&#xA;First, I would recommend getting a thermos, but if you really want to use a mug, there are a  few hacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Awhile ago, I read this thing about a stick that keeps coffee warm. A good substitute would be to warm something up in the microwave like a spoon or another utensil and then put that in your coffee. It can get very hot, so you can wrap something around the top of the handle like a napkin. I like to wrap &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.staples.com/Staples-Economy-Rubber-Bands-Size-84/product_831636&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;thick rubber bands&lt;/a&gt; around it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can also use a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sunbeam.com/pain-relief/heating-pads/sunbeam-renue-tension-relief-heating-pad-brown/000885-912-000.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;heating pad&lt;/a&gt; as a coaster. Just heat up the pad in the microwave, then you can put the mug on it to keep it warm.*&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you work with a computer at your desk, you might be able to use the heat coming from the computer to warm the mug (doesn't work for all computers)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One last thing, you can put a cloth or a towel over the top of the mug when you're not drinking it. Heat rises, so if you can block air from rising out of the top of the mug, then it will stay warmer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*&lt;sup&gt; This is my favorite one&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-10T03:50:33.933" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T03:50:33.933" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5737" CreationDate="2015-03-02T14:10:49.373" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why not to use mug warmer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keeps a full mug or cup of coffee, tea, soup or any other beverage at the ideal drinking temperature (150-160°F/65-70°C, however it depends on the product). No need to pre-heat, just put your fresh cup of coffee on the black pad and coffee stays the same temp for as long as you like. They're very cheap and convenient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This solves the problem of having to take the cup back to the kitchen to reheat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tBiJt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tBiJtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer on USB - Amazon&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CShMO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CShMOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Salton Mug Warmer, White - Amazon&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Few hints:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There are versions which you can connect to your laptop via USB, however some of them aren't heating enough, so it's better to use one with a standard wall outlet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buy one which should have an &quot;auto-off&quot; switch, just like most curling iron have, as a safety feature. Otherwise don't forget to turn it off when you leave house so it won't catch on fire or damage your table underneath.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some of them usually won't keep a full cup hot, but it's does a good job of keeping the hot beverage once you're down to about a half a cup.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:20:07.887" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:20:07.887" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5742" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5737" CreationDate="2015-03-02T14:35:15.293" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found the most efficient method is to use a thermos mug, which has a vacuum barrier between the liquid and the environment. More expensive than regular mugs, but my drink is still warm the next day if I leave it overnight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4192" LastActivityDate="2015-03-02T14:35:15.293" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5743" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4103" CreationDate="2015-03-02T14:43:09.203" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Engineer Toast and the others have provided great suggestions. I have also found that wearing a pair of snow pants (like those used for snowmobiling or skiing) makes a huge difference when you need to be outside for long duration in extreme cold or high winds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4192" LastActivityDate="2015-03-02T14:43:09.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5739" CreationDate="2015-03-02T16:12:51.297" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;An effective way to remove pet hair is to use a Squeegee!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5AIS4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5AIS4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Long hair cat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Short hair cat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Border Collie puppy&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;all of which shed their fair amount of fur, and the Squeegee is by far the most reliable in picking fur off the carpet (more effective than my £280 Dyson :( ), especially if it has been left to lie for a few weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4193" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T07:48:29.380" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T07:48:29.380" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5746" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4229" CreationDate="2015-03-02T17:23:16.563" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coffee stirrers. Go to Mcdonalds or anywhere that is a chain restaurant and take a couple extra when you're there. You're overpaying for their food anyways, may as well take a couple of cheap plastic stirrers!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-03-02T17:23:16.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2015-03-02T19:06:22.417" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;This isn't a hack, really, but a nifty existing product made to solve your problem: &lt;a href=&quot;http://smile.amazon.com/DiMeCard-micro8-microSD-Memory-writable/dp/B005SPQ8XK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1425322956&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=microsd+holder&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;a credit-card-sized multi-micro-SD holder&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pCd63.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pCd63m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;micro SD holder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I linked that one kind of at random, but there are other similar products, all under $10. In this version, one side has spaces to write to provide a label for each card. Of course, you have to match them to the slot, but assuming you keep that straight, no problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I guess you could also use a basic color-coding scheme and small bits of colored sticker or paint on each card to match.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4197" LastEditorUserId="4197" LastEditDate="2016-02-05T07:53:56.957" LastActivityDate="2016-02-05T07:53:56.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5748" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5737" CreationDate="2015-03-02T21:10:50.463" Score="9" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Cup socks&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now here's not the best solution in terms of heat preservation but it's a hack. What keeps our feet warm in winter can't be too bad for a cup of coffee:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TR4GR.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TR4GRm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wrapping a thick winter men's sock around a cup is not too hard as long as it is not yet filled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For optimum insulation we can get 2 or 3 layers of warm wool by putting the cup base down into a sock, then fold the sock two or three times, always leaving the top of the cup open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GkjQW.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GkjQWm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After that we can pour in our hot coffee, which will stay hot much longer than before (also depending on the sock's material of course - thick wool may be best)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course we can also &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?&amp;amp;q=tassenw%C3%A4rmer%20stricken&amp;amp;safe=active&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;knit them for a better fit&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:20:45.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5749" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5750" CreationDate="2015-03-02T21:47:59.173" Score="3" ViewCount="364" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lot of the wooden furniture in my house has scratches on them and over time, they've gotten more and more visible. I've thought about painting over the scratches, but I don't know how good that would look and I don't have paint the color of the wood anyway. &lt;strong&gt;How can I cover up scratches on wooden furniture using only things that I would have in my house?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T19:11:44.873" Title="How to cover up scratches on wood" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5749" CreationDate="2015-03-02T21:47:59.173" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several options for fixing scratches on wood&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Small Scratches&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a walnut - break open a walnut, so its meat is exposed. Gently rub the walnut back and forth across the scratch. The oil will naturally fill in the scratched area&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Black Tea - put black tea bag in a cup and pour 2 or 3 tablespoons over it. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes; the longer it sits, the darker the color. Dip a cotton swab in the tea, then dab it on the scratch&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Deep Scratches&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a wax stick that is the same color as the furniture (you can also blend different colors if you need to)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill in the scratch until its slightly overfilled&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scrape off the extra wax on top with a credit card or some other type of card&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean off any excess wax around the now filled-in scratch with a cloth or towel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-03-02T21:47:59.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5751" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5754" CreationDate="2015-03-02T23:25:43.903" Score="7" ViewCount="1165" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, when I'm organising notes and documents, I like to group them together and use paper clips to hold those groups together. When I start stacking those groups of documents on top of each other, 1/a few stacks' paperclips push off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I stop the paperclips from falling off the paper? Would I be best just to staple them together? I put them on exactly like the image below&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To Clarify:&lt;/strong&gt; I want to know how to stop it when there are multiple stacks, not 1 big stack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/21TxQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/21TxQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Paper clip&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:37:43.003" LastActivityDate="2019-01-10T14:06:09.810" Title="How to stop a paperclip slipping off" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5752" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="60" CreationDate="2015-03-02T23:33:50.877" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used a flexible cutting board for this, if the faucet is above the lip of the sink. You can curve the flexible cutting board into a &quot;U&quot; shape, put one end under the faucet, and put the other end over the thing you're filling. Turn on the water slowly &amp;amp; carefully to make sure it's running the right direction. And since water will run downhill (isn't that a saying?), your urn or other container will get filled up. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GsHhz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-03-02T23:33:50.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5753" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3894" CreationDate="2015-03-02T23:52:28.537" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been using this technique for years:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bring the 2 ends of the cable/cord together.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shove the &quot;middle&quot; of the cord (everything but the ends) into a plastic bag that has a zipper (like Zip-Loc brand).  Leave the ends of the cords sticking out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Zip the bag snugly around the 2 ends.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works excellently. You can label the bag too, so you can tell what cord belongs to what. &lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/iV8LMekEy20&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;I even made a video about this trick.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uT5Qw.png&quot; alt=&quot;cord in bag&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v44Tf.png&quot; alt=&quot;cord in bag with label&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-03-02T23:52:28.537" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5751" CreationDate="2015-03-03T01:00:08.983" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;That does indeed happen just as you describe.  A staple would definitely solve the problem.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few other options are paper clamps (shown below) or to use envelopes (large manilla) for groupings.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cfuer.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cfuerm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Paper clamp&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:38:01.910" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T12:38:01.910" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5755" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5737" CreationDate="2015-03-03T07:42:43.660" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use something to cover the cup. This way it will decrease losses from evaporation. &#xA;Technically you can do some other thing but I don't know how suitable these are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wrap the cup in aluminium foil to decrease infrared radiation &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wrap it additionally in some isolation material to reduce heat exchange&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most simple trick is to add some of the hot beverage after you drink some of the cup. I make tea in a kettle which I leave on the stove and add some to the cup after I drink some of the tea in the cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T19:57:06.170" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T19:57:06.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5756" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4063" CreationDate="2015-03-03T12:04:35.420" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a waterproof smartphone. I had a Sony Xperia Z2, then a Samsung Galaxy S5. The latter wasn't that waterproof. I had so much fun with the Z2 that I'll never get a non-waterproof smartphone again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2201" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T12:04:35.420" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5757" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4007" CreationDate="2015-03-03T12:13:51.203" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been using the &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0007M2BN0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Nordic Ware Microwave Egg Boiler&lt;/a&gt; for a few years. Depending on the size of the eggs, you'll need between 6.5 and 8 minutes at 1100 watts. Once you've settled on a brand and size of eggs, you can get them perfect every time - hard boiled, soft yolk etc. by tweaking the cooking time between those two values.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fantastic gadget, 4.5+ stars on Amazon with over 1200 reviews.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FbI0W.png&quot; alt=&quot;Nordic Ware Microwave Egg Boiler&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2201" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T12:13:51.203" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5758" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-03T12:15:44.693" Score="4" ViewCount="593" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I'm in a hurry, I make tea by heating up a cup of water in the microwave for 2 or 2 minutes, then steeping a bag of tea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is, the tea bag floats, so if I leave it in the cup while microwaving it, the tea bag won't steep. Thus, I dunk it with a spoon or fork after I take the cup out of the microwave, but that means wasting 2 or 3 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How could the tea bag be kept in the water while microwaving it? Holding it with a heavy utensil won't work if that utensil is made of metal. I've tried plastic ones but those aren't heavy enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a hack simpler than a &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/5757/2201&quot;&gt;dedicated gadget&lt;/a&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2201" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-22T11:07:46.287" Title="Keep the tea bag underwater while microwaving" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5758" CreationDate="2015-03-03T13:53:59.830" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak the tea bag first by running it under cold water from the faucet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once it's thoroughly waterlogged, it will be heavier than the water it displaces, thus sinking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T14:06:10.103" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T14:06:10.103" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5760" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5762" CreationDate="2015-03-03T14:20:24.940" Score="10" ViewCount="7202" Body="&lt;p&gt;This questions is regarding the removal or covering up of a bad smell in the air quickly - specifically, a misjudged moment of flatulence. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm sure everyone has done it, you've been in a room alone and you've been desperate to break wind for a while and it turns out to be a little more unpleasant to the nose than initially anticipated and the immediate panic of someone coming into said room occurs so you try and flail your arms around to remove the smell or dilute it somehow but it never seems to work in time! Leaving you embarrassed and the other person disgusted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;So, does anyone know of any way to quickly remove a bad smell (fart) without deodorant or other standard smelly products?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T15:42:24.170" LastActivityDate="2018-11-09T22:17:16.060" Title="How to quickly remove odors from the air?" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5761" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5760" CreationDate="2015-03-03T14:42:39.730" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are in a closed room,without windows there is no much to do. Just wait it disappear from the air. If you are in a closed room do not fart on the air,because the only escape to it probably will be a door and if someone get in will be punched right on the face by the smell of your fart.Find a cushion, a pilow or something like that and fart over it. The cushion will absorb your fart and retain the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if you are in room with windows, before you fart, open the windows, stay near it, aiming your butt to the outdoor and fart. Make sure that the wind are not pushing your fart inside the place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are the actions that I know that you can take when you do not have a deodorant or something like that to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2862" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T14:42:39.730" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5762" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5760" CreationDate="2015-03-03T15:48:57.550" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple box of matches - not the ones with red tips (although these are better than nothing), you need the black or brown tipped ones; in the UK, that's ordinary safety matches. Strike one immediately after releasing your flatulence, and no, it doesn't have to be in the region of your backside, you're not trying to ignite anything, just strike it into the air. My bathroom always has a box of matches on a shelf behind the loo... Unlike air fresheners and deodorizers, a struck match removes the smell completely, but it doesn't work with a lighter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Course, everyone will wonder what the hell you're doing if you're in an office or something, so only you can decide whether its worse to claim the dreadful smell as yours, or have everyone suspect its yours, or whether to dispose of the problem before anyone else smells it and explain why you've lit the match. It sounds like you need to keep a pack of matches in your back pocket if its a frequent problem - either that or a change in diet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T17:24:38.723" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T17:24:38.723" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5763" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5768" CreationDate="2015-03-03T17:47:04.990" Score="7" ViewCount="1537" Body="&lt;p&gt;We are redoing our living room (it has a carpet floor), so we are moving a lot of furniture around. The biggest problem is that this leaves a lot of ugly indentation marks on the carpet. There are about 15 or 16 marks from the legs and then one big line that would be revealed with the new configuration of furniture. I've been trying to think of something that would get rid of the marks, but I can't think of anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TquLy.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TquLym.png&quot; alt=&quot;Line Indentation Mark&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wFdFi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wFdFim.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:59:31.950" LastActivityDate="2017-12-12T08:06:00.590" Title="How to get rid of carpet indents" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5764" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-03T17:54:15.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;THIS TAG IS A TYPO; DO NOT USE; PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T17:54:15.173" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T17:54:15.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5765" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-03T17:54:15.173" Score="0" Body="THIS TAG IS A TYPO; DO NOT USE; PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T17:54:15.173" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T17:54:15.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5766" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-03T17:54:30.857" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;THIS TAG IS A TYPO; DO NOT USE; PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T17:54:30.857" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T17:54:30.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5767" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-03T17:54:30.857" Score="0" Body="THIS TAG IS A TYPO; DO NOT USE; PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T17:54:30.857" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T17:54:30.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5768" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5763" CreationDate="2015-03-03T17:57:58.960" Score="6" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vacuum over them&lt;br&gt;The simplest and easiest option, but not always effective if the marks are deep.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vacuum over them &lt;em&gt;with a crevice tool&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;The same suction over a very small space is more likely to pull the carpet fibers back to their original position.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scratch them out with a credit card or similar plastic tool&lt;br&gt;This is a last resort. Anything that pushes the carpet fibers back up will help.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the future, try to periodically move furniture around (even just an inch or so diagonally) to prevent deeply ingrained marks from forming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T17:57:58.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5769" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2454" CreationDate="2015-03-03T18:13:20.667" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My answer is similar to TomG's -- put the light string in a Ziploc bag -- but with a few variations.  Let's assume your strand of lights is 10 feet long (a little over 3 meters).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get 3 gallon-sized Ziploc bags. (They're about 27cm x 27cm.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start at 6 inches (15 cm) from one end of the strand. Put the next 3 feet (or 1 meter) into the bag and zip it closed.  You'll have 2 ends sticking out:  a 6-inch (15 cm) end, and a strand that's 6-1/2 feet (about 2 meters) long.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the next 3 feet (1 meter) of the 6-1/2 foot (2+ meter) strand, and put them in to the second Ziploc bag.  Zip it closed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the final 3 feet (1 meter) and put them in the third Ziploc bag. Zip it closed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll have a 6-inch (15 cm) end, 3 Ziploc bags (each with 3 feet / 1 meter of cord contained in them), and another 6-inch (15 cm) end. Stack the 3 bags flat on top of each other.  And next year you'll have no tangling (or very very very little, since a contained 3-foot / 1-meter section can't tangle much at all!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T23:24:00.260" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T23:24:00.260" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5763" CreationDate="2015-03-03T19:46:51.560" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have to wash the carpet. It will soak with water and will return its shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do it in the bathroom with shower or outside with the appliance used for cleaning cars with water under pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or bring the carpet to the people who clean cars and they can do it for you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T19:46:51.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5771" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5785" CreationDate="2015-03-03T21:08:55.620" Score="5" ViewCount="1945" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some keyboards, computer mice, and other surfaces use this plastic coating that feels rubbery and looks matte. They are are somewhat &quot;sticky&quot;, and are not easily &lt;em&gt;dusted&lt;/em&gt; using conventional methods. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there an easy way to dust off these materials or otherwise keep them somewhat dust free?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4209" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T11:01:22.427" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:18:46.253" Title="How to keep dust from matte/rubbery plastic" Tags="&lt;dust&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5774" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-03T23:37:56.667" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For questions about the pipes used to carry water in and sewage out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'home'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T23:37:56.667" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T23:37:56.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5775" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-03T23:37:56.667" Score="0" Body="For questions about the pipes used to carry water in and sewage out." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T23:37:56.667" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T23:37:56.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5776" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-03T23:38:37.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE. PENDING DELETION..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T23:38:37.180" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T23:38:37.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5777" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-03T23:38:37.180" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE. PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T23:38:37.180" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T23:38:37.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5778" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-03T23:39:15.100" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE. PENDING DELETION..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T23:39:15.100" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T23:39:15.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5779" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-03T23:39:15.100" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE. PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-03T23:39:15.100" LastActivityDate="2015-03-03T23:39:15.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5780" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5637" CreationDate="2015-03-03T23:41:27.273" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the end, I found a solution myself, quite similar to the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02904/Blisters.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;recommended treatment&lt;/a&gt; for blisters already mentioned. I find this one quite more effective though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found a &lt;a href=&quot;http://bretcontreras.com/a-simple-technique-for-beating-blisters/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;link&lt;/a&gt; where they also explain the process, but I'll sum it up here just in case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;1 Sewing needle&#xA;Some white thread (no color threads as they contain dyes)&#xA;Betadine&#xA;Band-Aid(s)&#xA;1 Sterile gauze (or moleskin)&#xA;A pair of small scissors&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a needle and put a thread through it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak both in betadine for a couple of minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Go through your blister with the needle, so it will leave two holes with thread emerging from both. The fluid will drain out of the&#xA;blister.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Separate the thread from the needle, leaving it inside the blister. Move it back and forth to soak the inside of the blister with&#xA;betadine, but be careful to keep the blister intact.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut some thread from each side until there's a little less than 2cm outside each side of the blister.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cover the blister with a Band-Aid and avoid getting the area wet for at least 24h.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now, if you have to train the next day, also put a gauze instead of the band-aid. It will prevent some of the rubbing and also soak any liquid it may come out during training. You can also use moleskin. I've been said it's better than gauze, so feel free to try it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After 24h, the blister should be mostly cured and given the case the thread should be&#xA;removed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have in mind this method could also help curing hand-blisters. But the blister should be intact before we apply it (And after).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4083" LastEditorUserId="4083" LastEditDate="2015-03-13T15:13:29.123" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T15:13:29.123" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5637" CreationDate="2015-03-04T01:58:40.477" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The reason it continues to fill up with liquid is due to the friction caused by your toe rubbing in the sock/against your shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only way you'll be able to &quot;prevent&quot; it as such, allowing you to run, is to wrap it in a band-aid/dressing/etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most permanent solution is to get shoes tailored to your feet. If they're causing friction against your feet then a blister is the least of your concerns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T01:58:40.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5782" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-04T02:13:18.047" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;PENDING DELETION; DO NOT USE..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T02:13:18.047" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T02:13:18.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5783" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-04T02:13:18.047" Score="0" Body="PENDING DELETION; DO NOT USE" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T02:13:18.047" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T02:13:18.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5637" CreationDate="2015-03-04T03:01:28.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;this is what i did when i ran XC in high school and got blisters&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pop the blister and drain it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut off the dead skin, with sterilized (soaked in alcohol) snips, that makes up the blister so you are left with a crater (this wont hurt unless you cut into the live skin)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let the crater skin under where the blister was dry out a bit&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I used to just put superglue over the exposed skin but you can either use new skin or just wrap it with a band-aid if you dont want to use superglue.  If you use a band-aid make sure to change it regularly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also as the comments say you should look into new shoes and/or socks, wet feet = blisters, make sure you get good breathing shoes and always put on clean socks before you go running&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T03:01:28.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5771" CreationDate="2015-03-04T04:01:34.380" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a product I've seen floating around called &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cyberclean.net/cleaning/en/Products/HomeOffice.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Cyber Clean&lt;/a&gt;&quot;, which essentially is some kind of special goo that can get into the groves of your keyboard and clean out all of the dirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F98Gn.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F98Gnm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Cyber Clean&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The process seems simple enough, as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cyberclean.net/cleaning/en/Products/homeoffice/How_To.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;documented on the site&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the compound from its packaging and knead it for about 10 seconds. This allows the compound to adapt to the pH value of your skin. Use only with dry hands.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the compound on to the surface you wish to clean and press firmly to allow Cyber Clean to enter into all gaps and crevices.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull the compound out. Dirt and bacteria are trapped inside the membrane system. Repeat cleaning action if necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the compound back into its re-sealable packaging and close it carefully to ensure the compound remains fresh. Store the product in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your other viable option is using compressed air, which you can buy in a can, to clean the dust away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nw8cm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Compressed Air&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:18:46.253" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:18:46.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5786" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5787" CreationDate="2015-03-04T04:14:55.697" Score="17" ViewCount="270605" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are times when I need to light a candle, but I don't have a working lighter and I am out of matches. I need to create a makeshift match (or at least something to produce fire) so I can light the candle. I would use a gas stove to light something from one of the answers on &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/138/what-is-the-best-way-to-light-a-hard-to-reach-candle-wick-without-burning-your-f&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt;, but I don't have one. So, &lt;strong&gt;What is a good way to light a candle without a match or a lighter?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-10-17T19:01:12.527" Title="How to light a candle without a lighter or a match" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;fire&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5786" CreationDate="2015-03-04T06:10:53.800" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I did a Google search for &quot;battery paperclip fire&quot; finding many entries one of which is &gt;&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://survivial-training.wonderhowto.com/how-to/start-fire-with-battery-and-staple-330219/&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take an AA, AAA, C, or D size battery. With a knife cut the circumference of the battery at the negative terminal one-sixteenth of an inch from the end, remove the covering, and expose the terminal. With the tip of the knife separate the terminal a little bit from the rest of the battery, just enough to insert the end of a paperclip or staple. Insert the small of wire into the opening. It will begin to get hot. Move for maximum effect. Because it will not be hot enough to light the candle, light some tinder such as extremely fine wood shavings. When there is a flame on the wood shavings, use that to light a small stick of wood, then use the stick to light the candle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another good article is &gt;&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Fire-Without-Matches-or-a-Lighter&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; listing six ways. A 9V battery and steel wool looks good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get the candle lit, in each case a small fire will have to be made, a stick lit in the fire, and the candle lit from the stick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T06:16:44.723" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T06:16:44.723" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5790" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-04T11:02:00.887" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to cleaning, manipulating, or conserving plastics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/metals&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'metals'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;metals&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/glass&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'glass'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;glass&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/recycling&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'recycling'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;recycling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T18:37:18.850" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T18:37:18.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5791" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-04T11:02:00.887" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to cleaning, manipulating, or conserving plastics." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T11:02:00.887" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T11:02:00.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5763" CreationDate="2015-03-04T12:18:23.657" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Moisture is quite efficient in removing carpet indents, and this is also a main effect of taking our carpet away to a carpet cleaning service or washing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course this can not be done on a carpeted floor when the carpet cannot be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nevertheless we still have some options to apply the necessary amount of moisture to make the carbet fibers stand up again. All of these have in common that we do have to take care to &lt;strong&gt;not wet the carpet&lt;/strong&gt;, and to let it dry sufficiently to avoid water stains, deformations, or even molding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Ice cubes&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Gently rub the affected area with an ice cube. This will ensure that only little water gets into the fabric, and the mechanical action will help the fibers to get in line again. Take care to stop before the carpet is all wet. It is all about applying just a bit of humidity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Steam iron&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a houshold steam iron we can apply steam at desired amounts but this may need testing as not all carpets are heat resistant. To further prevent damage to the carpet it will help to cover affected areas with a damp cloth or towel and iron the cloth or towel above. This can also be done with a non-steam iron.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Professional carpet cleaning machines&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Larger areas may need a more throughout approach as can be achieved by renting a professional carpet cleaning machine. Wet cleaning machines may come with a special cleaning fluid that may work better than pure water. These machines will inevitably leave quite an amount of moisture in the carpet. We should carefully let it dry before we use the room again. To avoid molding we also need enough of ventilation. Therefore cleaning a carpet this way is better been done in summer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T12:18:23.657" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5793" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5771" CreationDate="2015-03-04T13:20:10.277" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a couple of methods that I can think of to &lt;em&gt;remove&lt;/em&gt; the dust from these types of objects:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Wash it&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If the item is not going to be damaged from a dose of water, give it a quick clean with a sponge and some warm soapy water and rub it down with a clean towel afterwards, this will get rid of any dust on the material but would be a pain having to do it all the time.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Sticky Tape&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I am not sure if this would completely work but if you got a couple of lengths of sticky tape or duct tape and 'wax' the rubber as you would a hairy leg (if that's what you're into) then this might rip the dust particles away from the material.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;Could also work with something like Blu Tack, just dab over the area and it should come away.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are however not many ways of &lt;em&gt;preventing&lt;/em&gt; the dust from accumulating in the first place although one idea I did think of was that you could wrap the object in a clear film such as cling film. However this will likely be a stupid idea as the object will be rubbery and sticky for a reason and coating it would remove the sticky aspect of it - unless you ahve some mega clingy cling film!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T13:20:10.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5794" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5800" CreationDate="2015-03-04T14:18:59.013" Score="10" ViewCount="30219" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have just spent the best part of 10 minutes trying to peel away the back of a double sided sticky tape like sticker &lt;em&gt;(specifically a label just printed from a label printer)&lt;/em&gt; and I thought that there must be an easier / quicker way to do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's not like peeling a sticker off or finding the end of a roll of stick tape as in these instances it is slightly raised up from the surface so you can just pick until it comes away. With double sided sticky tape and similar things, you are trying to separate the two sides without really anything to pick at.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The method I was using was just slowly brushing my thumb over the corner until one of the grooves of of my finger print catches on it and manages to pull it away far enough to grasp  - as mentioned, this takes a long time so is there a better way!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T19:48:38.133" LastActivityDate="2020-11-28T10:13:18.383" Title="How to remove printed labels from the backing easily?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;labeling&gt;" AnswerCount="15" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5795" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-04T14:49:52.130" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;PENDING DELETION. Use [office-supplies] instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T14:49:52.130" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T14:49:52.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5796" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-04T14:49:52.130" Score="0" Body="PENDING DELETION. Use [office-supplies] instead." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T14:49:52.130" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T14:49:52.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5797" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5786" CreationDate="2015-03-04T15:22:54.780" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5906043/light-candles-with-a-dry-spaghetti-noodle&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;a dry spaghetti noodle&lt;/a&gt; placed on hot oven (some people also suggest &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5840698/use-doritos-or-other-chips-to-start-a-fire&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Doritos&lt;/a&gt;), when it start burning try to light a candle. You can also use a hot charcloth (See: &lt;a href=&quot;http://survivaltek.com/?p=3381&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;lighting candles with charcloth&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://survivaltek.com/?p=2874&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to make charcloth?&lt;/a&gt;). Then the procedure is to catch a spark at one end of the charcloth roll, then place the seam of the charcloth roll against the candle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this won't work, you can light candles, by placing them in a microwave oven.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is video demonstration by Survivaltek: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bilF23IWpk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to light candles with a microwave oven&lt;/a&gt; (be careful as it can &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoZkMyjrzGY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;damage&lt;/a&gt; your microwave or create &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p05DKR2wmA4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;a plasma ball&lt;/a&gt;, if it's too long inside or the power is too high).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2016-10-17T19:01:12.527" LastActivityDate="2016-10-17T19:01:12.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5798" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1835" CreationDate="2015-03-04T15:29:22.100" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a tube of profi-paste (gritty professional tooth-paste) and slather about 2 finger-fulls onto the shiny side of the CD and gently swipe your index and middle finger finger in a roundabout motion around that side of the CD for a full 5 minutes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wash off the excess tooth paste with lukewarm tap water, shake off excess water and dry it off with a lint-free cloth (no paper towels/toilet paper, ... as they will aggravate the problem! Micro-fibre is best) and then insert it into the CD drive and it'll allow you to copy them one last time... (Don't continue using them; just make a copy or ask someone to copy them for you!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just throw them away afterwards...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4216" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T15:29:22.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2015-03-04T16:12:02.337" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on the type of tape -- some are darn-near impossible to peel! To get it started, though, I sometimes resort to using duct-tape to grab the tape where it starts. That doesn't always work, particularly for the more stretchable tape. The other thing I've done is put on magnifiers so I can even &lt;em&gt;see&lt;/em&gt; the start and use fine-pointed tweezers to start it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, once started, after you cut off what you need, &lt;em&gt;stick a small piece of paper or plastic at the end of the roll&lt;/em&gt; so you don't have to struggle next time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T16:12:02.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2015-03-04T17:15:16.270" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I do to remove printed labels is bend the paper slightly at the corner or edge of the label. The corner of the label should pop up where it can be grabbed. The backing is made so the label will come off easily. If necessary use a knife blade to help the edge of the label pop up while bending the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T17:15:16.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2015-03-04T17:29:12.367" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think the absolute definitive way to do it is with electrolysis. This is where you place the rusty component in an electrolytic solution (can be water with a salt dissolved in it) and run a current through the rusty piece and a &quot;sacrificial&quot; piece of metal via the solution. It works similarly to electroplating but instead of depositing a coating on a metal, it removes the rust. I've never done it and I think it's a bit of an effort to set up the first time, but after you've made a rig to do it, it's the most effective way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't set this up if I had just one piece to do, but if I had say 5 items to do and they were fairly rusty then I probably would. One of the major benefits is that this can be used for VERY rusty tools, cast iron pans, etc. and does not damage the &quot;healthy&quot; metal underneath the rust. It also doesn't require any harsh chemicals or hard scrubbing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's an example here &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/&quot;&gt;http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/&lt;/a&gt; but if you search for &quot;electrolysis rust removal&quot; (without quotes) or similar on google then you'll find tons of results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe that after using this (or any) method, you should dry the items thoroughly (in a warm oven can be a good way, though not if there are wood/plastic parts) and oil them to protect from further rusting. This is especially important if working on cast iron (use vegetable oil if the items are cooking utensils/pans) as this will rust very quickly if not dried out and protected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4218" LastEditorUserId="4218" LastEditDate="2015-03-10T10:40:00.023" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T10:40:00.023" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2015-03-04T17:45:53.063" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a VERY SHARP craft knife, score the backing so that it leaves your sticker unharmed but cuts right through the backing. This isn't easy but if you have a lot to do then it will get easier with practice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You then bend the sticker lightly at the score line and the 2 edges of the backing will pop up along the cut to be easily removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the trick they use on self-adhesive labelling machine tape and I've copied it on double-sided tape and on sticking-plasters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T17:45:53.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5803" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-04T17:45:53.780" Score="4" ViewCount="1384" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife and I cooked too much elbow macaroni one night, so we put it in a gallon freezer bag in the freezer. A few days later when I took it out, it had formed a solid mass the size of an eggplant.  I didn't want 4 cups of pasta.  I just wanted part of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried using a strong serrated bread knife to saw a chunk off, but only made it halfway through the pasta-meteorite. (And it made my hand really cold holding it.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wound up running hot water over one end and catching the semi-thawed pasta in a colander.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There must be other, better approaches. Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-03-04T17:54:02.593" LastActivityDate="2016-01-07T01:30:01.997" Title="Get Just a Portion of a Block of Frozen Pasta" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2015-03-04T17:53:32.697" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get two 2-inch pieces of adhesive tape (like Scotch tape or masking tape).  Fold over about half an inch on each, to leave a short non-adhesive section. Then stick one of the pieces of tape on the front of your &quot;double sided sticky tape like sticker&quot;, and stick the other on the back.  You should then be able to pull the 2 pieces apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your adhesive tape may mess up the label, it's true. With practice (experimentation) you'll learn how much of the adhesive surface to apply to your label, and how hard to press it on. And you'll be able to apply your adhesive tape tabs without messing up the label.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T17:53:32.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5805" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5803" CreationDate="2015-03-04T18:55:44.843" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;ice pick or chisel.  I'm sure there's a kitchen equivalent at ikea or Williams-Sonoma.  Just like with a knife, be careful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4219" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T18:55:44.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5806" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1835" CreationDate="2015-03-04T20:08:12.330" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There still may be scratches on the disk diffusing the light. CDs do not go &quot;bad&quot; as magnetic media will, but they may become scratched or scuffed at an inopportune place without being apparent. If the quality of recording is near the threshold of readability, any change to the surface may render it unreadable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is the banana trick among other things. Rub a fresh banana onto the CD, clean off with the inside of the banana peel, then wash with soap and water. The wax left behind may fill in scratches and improve readability. Probably any type of wax will work, but if thick wax is used it will have to be buffed down onto the surface. Buffing is creation of heat through friction.  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/08/11/how-to-use-a-banana-to-fix-a-scratched-cd-or-dvd/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/08/11/how-to-use-a-banana-to-fix-a-scratched-cd-or-dvd/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An older CD player may read the disk. After trying many players in different computers you may find one that plays it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to obtain software specially made to read the CD. It will try over and over and over again to read the bad spot until hopefully successful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try placing the CD in the freezer then placing in the reader directly from the freezer. Also try warming it a little bit. The hope is to change the dynamic just enough to go back over the threshold of readability.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T20:08:12.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5751" CreationDate="2015-03-04T20:12:54.053" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Paperclips are used for small stacks of paper. If you want to group together a larger stack of paper, I recommend the answer above, to use bulldog clips, as they clamp onto the papers as tight as possible. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T20:12:54.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5808" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5514" CreationDate="2015-03-04T22:34:42.717" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you already know where the hinges need to be attached then you could remove the hinge pins, separate the hinge, attach the loose half of the hinge to the door frame, then get the door hinges lined up with the door frame hinges and put the pins back in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4221" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T22:34:42.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5467" CreationDate="2015-03-04T22:38:20.573" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold it up to a very bright light. If you can't see inside it's been cooked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4221" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T22:38:20.573" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5803" CreationDate="2015-03-04T22:45:20.820" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can anticipate that need, try to divide leftovers into individual portions &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; you freeze it so not to run into this problem. But that doesn't necessarily mean breaking it up into multiple containers piled into your freezer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the freezer bag is not too full, I've been known to &quot;pinch&quot; or section off portions of the bag before it freezes solid. Those big snack clips make great dividing tools if you clamp it on from the outside. That way you can more-easily &lt;em&gt;break&lt;/em&gt; off chunks along the frozen &lt;em&gt;perforations&lt;/em&gt; you created. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on how &lt;em&gt;wet&lt;/em&gt; the food is, you can also try to divide portions between layers of wax paper before freezing. The layers don't have to separate the food completely. Adding two layers of wax paper between the portions as you add them to the bag is typically enough to let you slip a knife in there and break them apart after they freeze solid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;But barring any of these pre-preparation methods&lt;/strong&gt;, you can pop the frozen mass in the microwave and start &lt;em&gt;defrosting&lt;/em&gt; it just enough to loosen it up a bit. You don't want to completely defrost a giant block of food you intend to refreeze; it will turn to mush or get that warmed-over taste many times over (yuck). But microwaving the block &lt;em&gt;just&lt;/em&gt; long enough to get past that &quot;solid mass&quot; stage will usually loosen it up so it can be broken apart with a knife. A block of food just below freezing is much easier to break apart than something that has been sitting in the deep freeze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-01-07T01:30:01.997" LastActivityDate="2016-01-07T01:30:01.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5811" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2015-03-04T22:50:04.437" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are making several pieces of toast and have access to an oven then melt your butter (microwave, stove top, oven) then use a kitchen brush to apply the butter, then cook the toast in the oven on a cookie sheet. Use the broil setting and flip the toast once to get both sides. The oven toast will be MUCH better than toaster toast. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4221" LastActivityDate="2015-03-04T22:50:04.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5812" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5813" CreationDate="2015-03-05T00:03:52.603" Score="7" ViewCount="996" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of cheap, but comfortable flip flops. I like them, but the rubber peg between the big toe and the second toe always comes out. I don't want to have to get new flip-flops. I've tried using glue, but that did not turn out well. &lt;strong&gt;How can I prevent the rubber peg on my flip-flops from popping out?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OgrVw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OgrVwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Broken flip-flop&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:34:31.910" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:37:20.303" Title="How to prevent the rubber peg on a flip-flop from popping out" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5812" CreationDate="2015-03-05T00:03:52.603" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best hack for this is to use a bread clip. Push the peg back through the hole. Now put the bread clip around the broken peg. You don't have to, but you can glue it using super glue for more strength.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4bO8wm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Bread clips fix flip-flops&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a bread tab or you want the extra strength, but you don't have super glue, you can just use hair pin or a paper clip. You'll have to put a hole in the peg. You can do this by actually drilling a hole, but you can also poke something sharp through like a knife. Now you put just put the hair pin or paper clip in the hole and you're good to go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uhoqjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;alternative solution&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sources: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Repair-Flip-Flops&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifeh4cks.com/save-flip-flops-spilt-holes/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;LifeH4cks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-05-10T15:37:20.303" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:37:20.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5814" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2015-03-05T00:14:29.350" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Funnily enough, although it is slow, skin works well for a mouse. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I have a glass coffee table I'm working on, no valid surface for the laser mouse I use. I found out a couple months ago that actually if I base the mouse on my palm, or my leather wallet, it works as well as a mousepad, although it is slower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4223" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T11:26:25.853" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T11:26:25.853" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2015-03-05T00:29:44.633" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a hair dryer to heat it; the glue's viscosity is reduced making it less adhesive and easier to pull apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4224" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T02:09:20.703" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T02:09:20.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5803" CreationDate="2015-03-05T00:49:23.080" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My suggestion is to hit the block with a hammer. If a sledge hammer is used, go easy. If a smaller hammer is used, force is required. Put the pieces not wanted back in the bag. I would probably spread out newspaper on the garage floor and smash there. Newspaper is relatively germ-free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T00:49:23.080" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5817" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5824" CreationDate="2015-03-05T02:56:45.267" Score="1" ViewCount="4181" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a cookbook a few hours ago and I have just realized that I need a slow cooker. I don't have one and I do not have the money to buy one (I'm saving up money).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is a good replacement for a slow cooker?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T14:58:11.457" LastActivityDate="2017-04-02T08:34:01.943" Title="Replacement For Slow Cooker" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5818" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5820" CreationDate="2015-03-05T03:00:26.303" Score="8" ViewCount="24072" Body="&lt;p&gt;I, and many others, have got shampoo and/or conditioner in our eyes while taking a shower. Opening your eyes will burn your eyes even more. So that means water won't help. Wiping your hands to get the stuff out will actually hurt your eyes even more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is a hack to removing shampoo and/or conditioner out of your eyes?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T14:57:26.080" LastActivityDate="2019-11-15T18:13:06.813" Title="Get Shampoo and Conditioner Out of My Eyes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5820" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5818" CreationDate="2015-03-05T03:44:01.670" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, make sure the water in the shower is warm. Now, lean over. Gravity will help get any shampoo that is not yet in your eye out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can endure your eyes being squinted (if not try this with your eyes closed, but it will not be as effective):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flush your eyes with water, going from the inside (close to your nose) to the outside&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get out and dry your eyes with a clean towel; make sure there is no residue left over&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Force yourself to cry; tears are great for getting rid of irritants; sometimes you will already be tearing up; you can also try &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Yourself-Sneeze&quot;&gt;making yourself sneeze&lt;/a&gt; which usually creates tears&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean your eye area again to make sure you've gotten everything&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T03:44:01.670" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5818" CreationDate="2015-03-05T03:52:56.510" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not exactly a hack for getting shampoo and conditioner out of your eyes, but try avoiding getting them there in the first place.&#xA;Tilt your head back as you shampoo or condition your hair and the shampoo and conditioner will tend to drip backwards instead of down your face. For the duration in which the shampoo or conditioner will be resting on your head, try to avoid tilting your head forward. Also, if you feel as if the stuff is starting to get into your eyes, close them, then wet your hands and brush the stuff away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, let's say you manage to get shampoo or conditioner - or even soap for that matter - in your eyes. First, get the water running and cup your hands in the stream. Take this water and gently press it into your face (don't jam it into your face), wiping slightly. I've found that this trick always works for me.      &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2019-11-15T18:13:06.813" LastActivityDate="2019-11-15T18:13:06.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5822" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5817" CreationDate="2015-03-05T05:03:13.820" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;An electric stove would be difficult, but if you have a gas stove, turn it up high and stir while getting it hot, then back off to a very small flame - very small. This will work. Adjust the flame up or down until perfect. Stir often and be sure to scrape the bottom to avoid sticking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To fully emulate a crock pot use a pan that evenly distributes heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't recommend leaving a pot on the stove unattended, even with a small flame, which you can do with a crock pot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An electric stove can be used, but control is not as precise and may be prone to hot spots which will burn or cause sticking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T05:13:51.777" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T05:13:51.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5823" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5851" CreationDate="2015-03-05T06:58:13.850" Score="3" ViewCount="3974" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a wash basin with little space for keeping soap(wall and wash basin corner intersection). I can place soap there but problem is the surface there is  very smooth. After washing hands with soap, soap becomes wet. And this makes the smooth surface slippery. Soap slides to the centre of basin where drain is. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It feels kinda dirty to see the soap used for cleaning hands has become a mess. Because we clean hands, spit, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any method to prevent soap from sliding into washbasin?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T08:21:29.170" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:22:35.443" Title="Preventing soap from slipping in washbasin" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5824" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5817" CreationDate="2015-03-05T08:12:45.250" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use the oven. It should have a thermostat so you can control the heat going to your pot. Also, with an oven you get even heat around the pot/vessel, rather than on a stove (bottom heat only). Just make sure the handles can handle the temperature you desire. Most pots have handles that can cope with slow-cook temps easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For outdoors, there are some cool things you can do with fire, but that's kind of a different topic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4228" LastEditorUserId="4228" LastEditDate="2017-04-01T22:42:34.240" LastActivityDate="2017-04-01T22:42:34.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5825" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5830" CreationDate="2015-03-05T13:24:08.633" Score="5" ViewCount="1766" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today I had a disaster...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was searching through a tray of small washers (for a M3.5 size screw for those interested) and I knocked it accidentally and the tray fell out... Needless to say I just wanted to leave it to someone else to clear up but alas it was my wrong doing. So I spent ages picking up all of these tiny washers and other small metal pieces from the floor and I thought there must be a better way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;How can I quickly and easily pick up lots of small metal objects (in this case specifically - washers)?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Methods I have tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Picking up individually - long time&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sweeping into a pile and then picking up - a more localized long time&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Curling up in a ball and hoping for it to be a dream - not a dream&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-06T12:09:42.777" LastActivityDate="2017-03-22T03:17:23.047" Title="How to pick up small metal objects from the floor" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;metals&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5826" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5836" CreationDate="2015-03-05T13:31:37.507" Score="1" ViewCount="542" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I easily and effectively remove chewing gum &lt;em&gt;(or similar)&lt;/em&gt; that has become stuck in a persons (&lt;em&gt;or animals)&lt;/em&gt; hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am talking about hair that is at least an inch in length and commonly found on one's head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Removal by cutting is a sort of last option so I would like to avoid this if possible! Also I would not like anything that would long term damage the hair / head / skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T18:58:22.300" Title="How to remove chewing gum from hair" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-03-06T03:36:19.327" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5827" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-05T13:32:39.447" Score="3" ViewCount="838" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some long sleeved shirts that I wear to work. But they are hard to iron and demand a considerable time of ironing to get good results (get most smooth as possible).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I wondered: Which is the fatest way to ironing a long sleeved shirt with good results?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think the way that the shirts are stored also have some impact in the ironing process, but I think that this generate a new question: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which is the best way to store long sleeved shirts in order to make the ironing process more easy?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2862" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2015-03-06T17:16:44.907" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T17:16:44.907" Title="Which is the fastest way to iron a long sleeved shirt with good results?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5828" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-05T15:39:11.473" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a duplicate tag. Use &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/organization&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'organization'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;organization&lt;/a&gt; (US English spelling) instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This tag is a pending synonym of &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/organization&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'organization'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;organization&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T15:39:11.473" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T15:39:11.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5829" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-05T15:39:11.473" Score="0" Body="This is a duplicate tag. Use [organization] (US English spelling) instead." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T15:39:11.473" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T15:39:11.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5825" CreationDate="2015-03-05T15:39:25.050" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best choice is to use a magnet. All you have to do is is get a magnet bar that is about the length of five of your washers (bigger is better). Now just run the magnet over the washers and it will pick them up. Depending on the strength of your magnet, it may take more than one run.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will look something like this, but with metal washers&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oP5KL.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Metal bar picking up paper clips&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ftp.daemen.edu/offices/teacher_leader/common/resources/AEresources/Form_G_Art_08/GIF/4GSCI-14-magnet_clips.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also make your own electromagnet if you don't have a magnet. Just get a battery, a rubber band, stripped metal wire (see &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/5545/how-to-strip-coating-off-of-wires-without-a-wire-stripper&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; for how to strip metal wire), and a bar of metal maybe a little longer, but thinner, than the magnet I described. Now wrap the wire around the metal bar as many times as you can, but leave a few inches so you attach the wire to the battery. Now put the ends of the wire on the battery and lock them into place with the rubber band. &lt;em&gt;Note: Most batteries will work. The bigger ones are more powerful, but make get hotter faster, so find a good balance.&lt;/em&gt; This can get hot so handle with caution. If you are not able to get all the washers up quickly, disconnect the battery and let it cool down. I also recommend working with gloves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will look like this, but with a metal bar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dzHou.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Homemade electromagnet&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.obtronics.net/htc/technogy/elec/elmag_03.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:49:05.497" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5831" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5827" CreationDate="2015-03-05T15:48:02.117" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When it comes to ironing, training the fabric doesn't help much. Since the subject is ironing, permanent press with creases will not be mentioned since such are seldom ironed. When ironing a shirt, iron where the seam is first, move the iron lengthwise over the seam, stretch or flatten the fabric out with one hand, then move the iron over the rest of the fabric forming a crease on the opposite side. Take care not to have wrinkles under the iron since that will make unwanted creases in the middle and water will have to be applied to remove. The garment should lay flat when ironed properly, but sometimes garments are not well made and there may be a slight twist in a sleeve requiring special attention.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no fast way to iron except through practice and becoming good at it. Becoming familiar with items of clothing and attention required to each item in past, helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If using starch, there is spray starch in a can or starch mixed in a spray bottle. Sometimes sizing works better than starch. Which one used depends on preference as to the look when finished and amount of work required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A steam iron is generally used. If spray starch is not used, use a spray bottle of plain water and apply a light mist ahead of the iron, allowing the iron to dry the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: I failed to mention heat of the iron. Do not iron synthetic clothes. Too great a risk of damage. Too easy to leave shiny spots from the iron. If synthetics are ironed use low heat. For cotton use medium heat. Always keep the iron moving. Moving the iron quickly and with experience higher heat can be used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-03-06T01:31:51.453" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T01:31:51.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5832" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5817" CreationDate="2015-03-05T16:41:17.083" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;We use a Dutch oven for this. A common camping cookware. You can use it with charcoal below it and on the lid like you would when camping, put it in a grill on low heat, or in the oven at a low heat to mimic a slow cooker. Or if you have one without legs, or you saw them off, you can use it on a stovetop. Very versatile piece of cookware that is worth having for many reasons. You can cook with them at high heat too, but that won't be like using a slow cooker if you do. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a side note, thrift stores are a good place to find cheap slow cookers as well, maybe even a Dutch oven. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T16:41:17.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5833" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5823" CreationDate="2015-03-05T17:11:24.370" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This isn't really a hack unless you use any old dish you have available, but either use a soap dish (any small dish will do, but bear in mind the dish gets water in and the soap gets even soggier) or get hold of a soap saver - this is an oval or round, double sided suction pad (available on Amazon) - they stick to the sink and your soap can be stuck to the top if you press it hard enough after use. Other versions have a more needlelike arrangement on top to rest the soap on. You'd need to clean the soap saver regularly, but your soap will be drier on one of these than in a soap dish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, ditch the bar of soap and  use liquid soap in a dispenser - no mess, no gunk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T17:11:24.370" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5834" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5823" CreationDate="2015-03-05T18:09:09.390" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Relatives of mine have a cool system. They have what looks like the screw cap on the top of a soda bottle, except it's not threaded, and it's made of magnetic metal.  They shove the open end of that into a bar of hand soap.  Then they have a magnet affixed to their sink that the metal bit (and the soap) sticks to. When the soap gets too small, they scoop the remaining soap out of the metal &quot;cap&quot; and shove it into another bar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you could get one of the soap holders in the picture below that doesn't hold water so the soap doesn't become &quot;water logged&quot;.  You can glue or screw the soap holder to the little shelf you have so it doesn't fall off.  If it ever does need to be cleaned, use a kitchen scrub brush while pouring water on top of it.  (Sorry I couldn't find a better picture!)&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vDnZK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vDnZKm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;soap holder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:22:35.443" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:22:35.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5826" CreationDate="2015-03-05T18:48:11.217" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This May sound weird but you can use coca cola to remove chewing gum from your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regards&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Antoine Dubuis&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4237" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T18:48:11.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5826" CreationDate="2015-03-05T18:58:22.300" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm sorry to tell you, but multiple people have already asked this question. Remember the golden rule of the Stack Exchange: Duplicate questions make it harder to help everyone else. Please remember to search your question to see if someone already has! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, on the topic of your question: Freezing the gum works incredibly well, as it will just snap off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regards,&#xA;Delta Escher &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T18:58:22.300" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5839" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2015-03-05T19:29:16.067" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of my co-workers saw me struggling with this problem and pointed out that our labelmaker has a special tool built into the plastic next to the cutter. You stick the end of the label in and pull hard, and it curls the end of the label around and makes the two halves separate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If yours doesn't have this feature, you can achieve the same thing with a pen and its cap: Put the cap on the pen, slide the label between the pen and the clip on the cap, curl the label around (so it makes a U-turn around the clip), and pull hard. This forces the label and backing to separate at the end, and you can then easily pull them apart. (This works best if the clip is fairly close to the pen; a standard Bic ballpoint is perfect.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/13xMA.png&quot; alt=&quot;Diagram of above explanation&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also buy labelmaker tape where the backing is split along the center, so you just fold in half lengthwise and it comes apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4238" LastEditorUserId="4238" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T20:10:40.997" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T20:10:40.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5840" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-05T19:38:36.390" Score="6" ViewCount="2971" Body="&lt;p&gt;Can you give me an advice how to warm a meal which I carry in a jar or in a can when I go somewhere on camping or on tents in the wild. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to carry heavy things like gas bottles, a pan or a pot, because sometimes I have to walk a lot and don't like to have a heavy backpack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T22:06:17.997" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T14:19:36.460" Title="How to warm a meal when camping or in the wild" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;camping&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5840" CreationDate="2015-03-05T20:27:24.307" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;A great way to do this is actively used by the US military in the MREs (Meal Ready to Eat). There are some available to regular civilian consumers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is one such example: &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002T4RJ4K&quot;&gt;Mountain Oven on Amazon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, they use a bag and water to produce heat via an exothermic reaction. Basically, if you have food, and you have water and you have one of these such products, you can combine them for a surprisingly hot meal the requires no fire, cookware or otherwise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm sure there are many other options, but this is the best that comes to mind. Happy Trails!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3927" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T20:27:24.307" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5842" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-05T21:58:04.620" Score="16" ViewCount="13763" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many of us have been there:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sitting on the toilet in a public restroom, almost finished, when suddenly the automatic sensor decides to flush itself too soon, and splashes everywhere. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a startling experience to say the least, as well as unsanitary and undignified; certainly something that I don't want to repeat if I have anything to say about it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(In the worst cases, I personally have experienced one such toilet deciding to flush four whole times before I was ready! Talk about rude.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The question, then, is this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any explanation for why this happens, and more importantly, is there any way that I can consistently prevent it from happening to me?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2784" LastEditorUserId="2784" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T22:09:09.693" LastActivityDate="2017-12-01T23:14:40.987" Title="How to prevent an automatic toilet from flushing while I'm still using it?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5843" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5842" CreationDate="2015-03-05T22:05:12.463" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;( ( Major Update ) )&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At a fundamental level, automatic toilet flushers generally use infrared light as their cue to determine whether or not there is someone currently sitting in front of them. They don't just see &lt;em&gt;ambient&lt;/em&gt; infrared light, however; instead, they shine an infrared LED at you to ensure that there is always plenty of &quot;illumination&quot; for their sensor to work with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As it turns out, then, this means that there are &lt;em&gt;two&lt;/em&gt; factors to worry about...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reflectivity of &quot;target&quot;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This was my first observation: when I wore clothing that absorbed more light, then the sensor had more difficulty tracking me. Deeply textured, dark fabrics are the most likely to cause an issue; smooth, light-colored fabrics are consistently fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Distance to sensor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Moving closer to the sensor is just like moving a flashlight closer to a wall; the reflected light looks brighter and brighter, because it's concentrated into a smaller and smaller area. This continues right up until the flashlight is touching the wall, at which point you can no longer see any reflected light because the flashlight itself blocks your view! It actually turns out that the same principle applies to automatic toilet flushers, because an object touching the sensor is invisible to the sensor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Example&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My favorite vest was black, fuzzy, and loose fitting. This meant that the sensor already had difficulty tracking me, but it could make do as long as I didn't violate the distance rule. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Whenever I leaned forward too far, the reflected light wouldn't be bright enough; the sensor thought I had stepped away, and so the toilet would flush. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Whenever I leaned back, the vest would swing back even further; whenever the vest touched the sensor, it thought I had disappeared completely, and so the toilet would flush yet again.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solutions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tested three solutions, which were all equally effective:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ensure that my outermost layer of clothing was not black &amp;amp; fuzzy; &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ensure that I never allowed any part of my clothing to touch the sensor;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;And finally, Subjectivist's solution with the toilet paper also did the job equally well.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Theoretically, one could also solve the problem by always sitting bolt upright and being very careful not to move... but somehow, that option never appealed to me.  (lol)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2784" LastEditorUserId="2784" LastEditDate="2017-12-01T23:14:40.987" LastActivityDate="2017-12-01T23:14:40.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5844" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-05T22:08:03.247" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T22:08:03.247" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T22:08:03.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5845" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-05T22:08:03.247" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T22:08:03.247" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T22:08:03.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5846" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-05T22:12:47.087" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T22:12:47.087" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T22:12:47.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5847" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-05T22:12:47.087" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-05T22:12:47.087" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T22:12:47.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5848" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5842" CreationDate="2015-03-05T22:28:25.783" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a severe nuisance for me as well. What I do on such toilets is place a piece of toilet paper over the sensor. Upon exiting the stall I remove the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-03-05T22:28:25.783" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5849" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5840" CreationDate="2015-03-05T23:17:32.747" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't mind luke-warm soup, a hand-warmer using the oxidation of iron can reach ~50°C. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.uhms.org/images/Safety-Articles/air_activated_warmers_raleig.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this PDF of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another heat source is hexamethylenetetramine or &quot;hexamine&quot;, sold in tablet form. A light-weight heater can be made from a can; see &lt;a href=&quot;http://zenstoves.net/SolidFuelBurner.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Solid Fuel Burner&lt;/a&gt;. This site also lists some alternative fuels, such as trioxane. Just put a can of soup on top of the can with the burning tablet. If you want to use a glass container, put a wire grid on top of the burner to spread heat a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-23T14:19:36.460" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T14:19:36.460" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5850" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5840" CreationDate="2015-03-06T00:21:22.323" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Trail mix. Full of energy and healthy. If you do have a fire, you can save weight by boiling lake water for soup or tea instead of carrying water in. I recommend a stainless camping pot from REI or Walmart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4243" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T00:21:22.323" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5851" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5823" CreationDate="2015-03-06T01:36:17.940" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When done with the soap, upon placing it beside the sink, push down on it. It will then stick where placed and stay there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T01:36:17.940" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5852" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5874" CreationDate="2015-03-06T04:27:51.923" Score="7" ViewCount="6396" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was recently glitterbombed from a &quot;friend&quot; playing a prank on me. It got all over my carpet, my desk, and my room. I have tried sweeping glitter to no avail, tried vacuming to no avail (because the damn glitter keeps sticking onto the carpet).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a simple way to get rid of spilled glitter?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2434" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-06T11:51:23.117" LastActivityDate="2016-08-20T02:49:43.770" Title="What is the easiest way to get rid of spilled glitter?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5853" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5858" CreationDate="2015-03-06T05:16:08.607" Score="43" ViewCount="84461" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have trouble sleeping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd like to make my room as dark as possible and the apartment I live in has streetlights right outside. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I rent, so buying expensive curtains doesn't really seem viable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there a good, cheap way of making black out curtains, or similar, so that I can darken my room as much as possible?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would also like to be able to open the 'curtains'/windows during the day, to let fresh air and natural light in. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4244" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T10:41:40.153" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T15:22:13.580" Title="How can I effectively black out my room for sleeping, cheaply and such that I can still open the curtains during the day?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5854" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5853" CreationDate="2015-03-06T07:07:56.263" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Roller shades, the ones that are thick. Some shades outer sides are reflective even. I have one of those. When it is down, no light gets in. The sun can even shine directly at it and nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you pick the one, that doesn't let light come through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aRVAQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2503" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T07:07:56.263" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5855" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5853" CreationDate="2015-03-06T07:48:02.287" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Really cheap;&#xA;Get some black or very dark cloth - old curtains, tablecloths, anything - sew or pin or tack it into a big sheet. It has to be oversized and you may need several layers to get it light-proof. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you need a curtain rod; a broomstick, long stick, rod or long piece of wood. Hang the cloth over it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now get the curtain rod in place. hold it up by more rods (with Vs cut in the end and leaning against the wall), or put it between two tall pieces of furniture, or step ladders, or attach it with wire to any curtain fitments you already have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now tuck in and roll up the extra fabric till it's nice and dark. You can fix corners with thumbtacks. Voila!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T07:48:02.287" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5856" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5853" CreationDate="2015-03-06T08:05:54.620" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;All solutions to block light involve attaching some light absorbant material to the inside of your windows. This can be made of any material as long as it is lightproof. Solutions that integrate with the windows such as curtains, shutters, or the like may be too expensive, and they need at least some reconstruction to be made.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;An easy and very cheap solution that comes to my mind is a &lt;strong&gt;cardboard&lt;/strong&gt; cut to the exact size of your window frame. In case the cardboard becomes shabby we can replace it with the same ease.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make a piece of &lt;strong&gt;plywood&lt;/strong&gt; the size of the window. This can be attached to the window frame using e.g. Velcro strips or attach with hook screws (in case we are allowed to mount them). The plywood could be painted with any color to please our eeyes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What we do in our home is attaching a &lt;strong&gt;stretched canvas&lt;/strong&gt; (as can be mande DIY or obtained in any size from an artist's supply store) having the size of the window opening and sitting on the window sill. Cover the back with aluminium foil or paint the canvas black for making it 100% opaque. We could even use a custom made photo print on canvas the size of our window.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="37" LastEditDate="2015-03-06T09:00:54.090" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T09:00:54.090" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5857" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2136" CreationDate="2015-03-06T08:16:46.303" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had some uniform shoes which weren't wide enough, and the shoe-shop lady sold me some wooden shoe stretchers - essentially feet with springs in - and advised me to put wet socks on them and leave them overnight. This helped, but since they still weren't quite wide enough I wrapped paper around the stretchers, a bit more each day, and repeated the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T08:16:46.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5853" CreationDate="2015-03-06T09:53:12.893" Score="31" Body="&lt;p&gt;An also very easy, cheap and quick solution could be using &lt;strong&gt;aluminium foil&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just stick it in front of your windows and your room should be blacked out perfectly!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4246" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T09:53:12.893" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5859" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5853" CreationDate="2015-03-06T11:33:50.430" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dirt cheap solution:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a roll of &lt;strong&gt;black garbage bags&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;sew&lt;/strong&gt; them onto the back of your curtains. If it'd get too hot in direct sunlight, try a layer of aluminum foil on top.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Or save some &lt;strong&gt;pizza boxes&lt;/strong&gt;, cut &amp;amp; tape them to your window size and place or tape them there. Easily removable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4250" LastEditorUserId="4250" LastEditDate="2015-03-06T11:40:29.107" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T11:40:29.107" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5860" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-06T11:50:34.807" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to creating, blocking, or otherwise using light.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-06T11:50:34.807" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T11:50:34.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5861" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-06T11:50:34.807" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to creating, blocking, or otherwise using light." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-06T11:50:34.807" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T11:50:34.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5862" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5852" CreationDate="2015-03-06T11:52:41.863" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try to do several things. If you do all of this maybe the glitter will be removed:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vacuum it with powerful vacuum cleaner (maybe several times)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the carpet outdoors and beat it with carpet beater (then you can vacuum it again)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash the carpet with pressure washer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T11:52:41.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5863" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5852" CreationDate="2015-03-06T12:31:15.550" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If its a fitted carpet, hopefully short piled and not long, the only answer is a more powerful vacuum cleaner, as suggested already in Vladiz's answer. If its not fitted, then his suggestion of beating it thoroughly outdoors should get the majority of it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not sure about 'pressure washer' - a dedicated carpet washer might work, but the ones made for home users often don't suck loose stuff (never mind dirt) up as well as a good vacuum cleaner, so you'd probably need a professional carpet cleaning company to do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T12:31:15.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5864" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5823" CreationDate="2015-03-06T12:35:47.573" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a plastic box with size similar to the soap and make several holes on the bottom to prevent filling it with water. I sometimes use a box of ice-cream or cheese which here are strong enough and not easy to break. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you can fix this plastic box with some glue, sanitary silicon or tie it for something with some wire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T12:35:47.573" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5865" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2288" CreationDate="2015-03-06T13:48:51.720" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a &quot;pullover shaver&quot; especially for this, but maybe that doesn't count as a hack. On the other hand it was dead cheap and jumpers can be worn for much longer, it saved its own cost the first time I used it.&#xA;I can't find the English name behind the firewall here, but you can google &quot;Fusselrasierer&quot; to get the idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T13:48:51.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5852" CreationDate="2015-03-06T14:00:44.767" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my country (Italy) there is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kirby.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;famous vacuum cleaner company&lt;/a&gt; which provides demonstrations of their really (really really) powerful vacuum cleaner.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;All you have to do is call them and ask for a free demonstration in cleaning your carpet.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually they demonstrate the product on your mattress, and you don't really want to know what they can clean from it (judging from the quantity of dead cells on the mattress you should be vanished by now).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4252" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-03-06T14:33:15.913" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T14:33:15.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5868" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5825" CreationDate="2015-03-06T16:01:33.417" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Masking tape is another trick that may be convenient if a magnet isn't on hand. Take a big piece, pick up as many as you can, pull them off, repeat. Use a new piece of tape if it loses its stickiness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: The technique is to use one hand, slowly pull the length of tape through the air and gently put it down so it lays flat and touches as many items as possible. Use your other hand to glide down the length is the tape, pressing it down onto any objects underneath. Then pick it up whichever way seems to not drop the items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2017-03-21T07:04:03.753" LastActivityDate="2017-03-21T07:04:03.753" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5817" CreationDate="2015-03-06T16:03:35.667" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A tea candle with a pot raised over it will work. (Your stove may be a suitable place to put the pot and the candle.) You need a lid, and it won't be hot enough if your environment is really cold. In my area (ambient temperatures are warm), it normalizes a lot cooler than boiling, but too hot for sous-vide. Use two candles and a thermometer if you want it hot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T16:03:35.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5870" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5840" CreationDate="2015-03-06T16:07:27.540" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you've opened your can and maybe removed a little bit, you can heat it on coals. It takes a long time and you need to stir, but you did say you didn't want to carry extra tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that you'll need to move it when the coals underneath get cool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T16:07:27.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5871" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2015-03-06T16:23:25.323" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I second the solution for electrolysis. The only problem with that is you need a good voltage source of at least 4 volts (12 would be better), or a current source of at least 1 amp. It will be very slow if your power is limited. And I wouldn't bother finding the cleaners that are suggested on the internet. If you are doing one job, use whatever you have at home. Anything from baking soda to lye is acceptable. (For reference, 0.5% concentration of lye in water does not cause significant irritation to your skin, at least not in a short time. You can search online for &quot;naoh irritant concentration&quot; for more information.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find this slow process annoying, you can pickle it with an acid. HCl is cheap and available. Soak it in HCl for a while, quickly rinse it and get it covered in a dilute base to neutralize the remaining acid, rinse it in water, and scrub it with a wire brush. Dry it at a high temperature, but I don't advise using a flame.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With either process, it will rust as you're wire-brushing it before it dries, but the bigget danger is leaving acid on it in the open air for more than a few moments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T16:23:25.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5872" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5853" CreationDate="2015-03-06T17:55:30.300" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd invert the problem and ask if you'd be comfortable wearing a sleep mask such as the ones airlines give you. I'm guessing even &lt;em&gt;premium&lt;/em&gt; versions of these are less expensive than any blackout shades or curtains you'd find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously I know nothing about your specific sleep sensitivity, but I've found I sleep like a baby in an earthquake when I wear ear plugs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4256" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-24T15:16:04.300" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T15:16:04.300" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5874" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5852" CreationDate="2015-03-06T18:30:00.477" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a lint roller -- one of those rolls of adhesive tape with a handle on it, where the tape's adhesive is on the outside. I use that for oddball cleanups on carpet sometimes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h8g5D.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h8g5Dm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll go through a lot of layers of the tape, and probably several lint rollers. But it probably works better than the air suction of a vacuum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:39:46.043" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:39:46.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5875" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5853" CreationDate="2015-03-06T18:56:31.380" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heavy duty tape a thick blanket to  the wall above the window, and tape the rest of the corners. Pro tip from a guy who has earthquake like migraines.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T18:56:31.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5876" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5823" CreationDate="2015-03-06T18:58:59.190" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a butter dish. It may be inconvenient, but you can stop the soap from slipping if it's big enough!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T18:58:59.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5878" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5883" CreationDate="2015-03-06T19:08:26.543" Score="4" ViewCount="783" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever you get a new pair of shoes, they are supposed to worn around a bit to 'break them in' as to avoid getting a cramp or whatever. However, I don't want to walk around my house all day in order to do this. I was wondering if there are any quick and easy ways to do it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-06T19:56:43.527" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T22:34:17.957" Title="How to quickly break in shoes?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-03-07T16:27:46.993" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5879" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5878" CreationDate="2015-03-06T19:20:43.583" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a few methods that I have heard of and found after looking:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Freeze them&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you put a sandwich bag half filled with water (or enough to fill the shoe) inside the shoe and place in a freezer for a few hours. The water will expand once frozen so will apply pressure to the shoes making them also expand. This would also work with damp balls of newspaper - just make sure the shoes won't get damaged by the water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Apply heat&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you wear them for about 10 minutes and then give them a good bend (if possible) in order to manually stretch the leather, and then apply heat from a hair dryer or something similar in order to make the shoes more supple (especially if leather) and thus more stretchable. Immediately after heating - put them back on for a further few minutes and allow them to mould to your feet and once they've cooled you should be good to go.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a stretcher&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;There are shoe stretchers commercially available that will stretch your shoes and make them more comfortable, but you can also make your own. For example you can use a large potato and push that into the shoe and this will help to stretch it out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stretching spray&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;As much as I like to avoid product recommendations I thought I would put it here for people who aren't aware of it. You can get sprays that are designed to loosen the leather material and make them stretch and expand so they're more comfortable when you put them on!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Call a professional&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you're not happy with any of these methods you can always just call a professional cobbler and they will be able to offer you a shoe stretching service for a reasonable charge I am sure.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T19:20:43.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5880" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5853" CreationDate="2015-03-06T19:42:43.667" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My windows have sills.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like to use 1-2&quot; foam.  Either single, or paired and packing-tape connected to make a single panel.  It comes in 4x8 sheets, you cut it to fit, and seal the edges with an iron and waxed paper / aluminum foil (because otherwise the edge you cut sheds bits).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This blocks light (you may need a bit of squishy foam around the edges for a perfect seal), as well as blocks heat / cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The panels are removable, so when you want to open the window you can take the panel out, and the window is fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately they've gotten rid of the white-sided stuff, which allowed you to double face it so it was white on both sides - and didn't make your room look ghetto from the outside (and the inside).  You can cover the inside with a curtain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The temperature difference is significant on the cooling and heating bills, as well as making the room much more pleasant to be in, temperature-wise - and it's great for light too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the garbage-bag solution, some people are using the cheap garbage-bags (which are see-through), you'd want the contractor grade garbage bags which are 3 mils, or 5 mils thick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1592" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T19:42:43.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2015-03-06T20:27:07.763" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could build or buy a butter knife with holes in the blade that function as a grater. Start with a butter knife with a rounded back, so you could spread with both sides. (Both sides are important for this.) Put a row of holes (I would try 3-4mm first) along the edge (perhaps around 1mm from the edge, with 1-2mm of steel left separating the holes, for strength). You will need a drill press for this, since the drill bit will wander if you do it by hand, and the holes will end up unevenly placed, and probably joined with each other. A high speed grinding tool would also probably work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To use it, drag it over the butter with an acute leading angle, so the butter is pressed up into the hole and &quot;grated&quot;. Then flip the knife around and spread the grated butter on your bread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An Instructable is here:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Butter-Knife-for-Spreading-Cold-Hard-Butter/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Butter-Knife-for-Spreading-Cold-Hard-Butter/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A Kickstarter campaign started this idea, but it's over now:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1070983896/the-stupendous-splendiferous-butterup?ref=nav_search&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1070983896/the-stupendous-splendiferous-butterup?ref=nav_search&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T04:48:00.583" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T04:48:00.583" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5882" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2015-03-06T22:03:26.037" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mash the butter on the side of the plate with the knife. Doing this a few times warms the butter from the plate, and makes it spreadable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3953" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T22:03:26.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5883" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5878" CreationDate="2015-03-06T22:34:17.957" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I was in the military a crazy guy wore his into the shower.  Swore that you do that and walk them dry and they will be perfect.  He was the only one of us not to get blisters.  Still not sure how that worked after walking around in soaking wet boots...Might work for other shoes too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-03-06T22:34:17.957" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2015-03-06T23:00:20.527" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For spreading cold butter, just cut some off the block and then mash it up a bit then it will spread nicely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4267" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-03-07T06:18:12.153" LastActivityDate="2015-03-07T06:18:12.153" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5887" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5889" CreationDate="2015-03-07T04:21:04.157" Score="9" ViewCount="2619" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wear knit shirts mostly and the collars often form a crease in the wrong place, causing the collar to look ugly. When I wash my shirts and put on a hanger I try to remember to leave the collars standing up, so they do not crease, but forget, and I have many shirts with poor crease lines in the collar. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is the best way to prevent collars from creasing, and is there any way to fix shirts that have bad creases in the collar?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T10:18:13.117" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T14:14:43.013" Title="How do I keep my shirt collars from folding the wrong way?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5888" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5893" CreationDate="2015-03-07T04:32:42.813" Score="3" ViewCount="1060" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to get scented deodorant so I was able to smell the fragrance under my arm and know that it was applied. But unfortunately the brand I use has discontinued the scented version and I must now use an unscented version. Often I can't remember whether it's been applied, and end up applying it again to be sure although it's likely that it had already been applied. There may be times when I have applied deodorant three or four times. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I know for a certainty if I have already applied unscented deodorant / antiperspirant?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: The type that I am using is in the form of a roll-on stick.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T11:56:00.663" LastActivityDate="2016-12-03T06:46:13.927" Title="How can I tell if I've applied deodorant?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5887" CreationDate="2015-03-07T04:43:32.340" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure right now of how to prevent this, but I know a hack to fix it with a straightening iron. Get the crease you want with your hands as good as you can. Now straighten the crease just like it is hair (you've probably seen a girl do this on TV, or maybe in person). This will keep the creases straight and may help it stay that way too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T7EQu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T7EQum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Image from &lt;a href=&quot;http://wonderfulengineering.com/100-clever-life-improving-ideas-that-you-can-use-in-everyday-life/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WonderfulEngineering&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-12T14:14:43.013" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T14:14:43.013" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5852" CreationDate="2015-03-07T04:57:43.103" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In your question you said that you can't vacuum because the glitter is sticking. One way to help get the glitter unstuck is to use rubbing alcohol with a towel on the glitter. This will get up some of the glitter and help loosen the bonds of the rest. Now it will be easier to vacuum. I would also recommend using the part of the vacuum that you hold with your hand because a smaller suction area is more powerful. You can also use masking tape. Wrap the masking tape around your hand so that the sticky side is facing out. Now you'll have to get down on the ground and use the tape to get up as much glitter as possible. This combination of vacuuming and tape can be very effective. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-03-07T04:57:43.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5893" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5888" CreationDate="2015-03-07T09:44:24.033" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is going to sound weird so don't judge me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am assuming it is antiperspirant (otherwise it defeats the point of having non-fragrant) so once it is applied, if you rub your fingers or hand in your armpits and then lick them (weird part). If the antiperspirant has been applied then it should feel really dry on your tongue and your fingers should almost stick to your tongue momentarily. If there is none applied it will be slightly unpleasant but you will have your answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1961" LastEditDate="2015-03-07T16:19:21.780" LastActivityDate="2015-03-07T16:19:21.780" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5894" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5888" CreationDate="2015-03-07T14:09:37.057" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can touch your armpits and notice the texture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, you can develop the habit of putting the deodorant in front of the door after you use it. That way, if it's in its place, you know you haven't used it yet. And this system is self-resetting, because when you go out in the morning, you must replace the deodorant where it belongs before you pass through the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2015-03-07T14:09:37.057" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5895" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-03-07T14:18:15.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What kind of sandals do you have? Birkenstocks work great. Hold it by the toe strap and swing it. Put your wrist into it. Try to swing it at where the fly will go instead of where the fly currently is. The impact flings it across the room and stuns it or kills it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are fast or have some martial arts training, you may find you can catch flies with a punching/grabbing motion. I used to be able to catch fruit flies, but I never tried larger flies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2020-10-07T16:47:40.840" LastActivityDate="2020-10-07T16:47:40.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5898" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5888" CreationDate="2015-03-07T15:55:43.560" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a look at the surface of your roll-on stick:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dull and dry surface:&lt;/strong&gt; the roll-on was not used in the last 10 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UYJFB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UYJFBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Glossy and wet surface:&lt;/strong&gt; you had used it recently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nu3zN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nu3zNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The amount of containing fluid may however vary between brands, so it may not always be that obvious.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively and in case your container was transparent you could also watch for a fluid level in the container:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No level visible:&lt;/strong&gt; the deodorant was evenly distributed on the inner surface of the container. Due to the high viscosity it will take some time to settle. You had used or moved it recently.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fluid level visible:&lt;/strong&gt; (on the botom when stored upright, at the sides when stored lying) the deodorant was not used recently.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:09:59.333" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:09:59.333" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5900" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5903" CreationDate="2015-03-07T16:55:25.113" Score="18" ViewCount="2656" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hiccups are the worst. Whenever I get them, I get them bad. I usually hiccup constantly for 30 minutes to an hour, distracting me and my family. I've heard of tons of ways to get rid of them like take deep breaths, drink water while sitting upside down, or hold your breath. None of these have worked. &lt;strong&gt;What is a quick, easy way to get rid of the hiccups?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2019-06-14T13:15:52.200" Title="How to quickly cure hiccups" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="18" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5902" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2015-03-07T17:44:40.667" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are loads of methods that people will swear by, but the ultimate point of all the methods is to really concentrate on something else to take your mind off them and they normally go for some reason!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a couple of methods and one I had never failed with:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get someone else to give you a drink&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you have someone to hand, get them to pour a glass of water or something into your mouth, as you're not used to it then it'll require extra concentration (and a little bit of panic you'll drown if they don't stop) and after about 5-10 seconds of drinking they'll be completely gone. That's with my personal experience anyway!  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Drink a glass of water upside down&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Right, this'll require a picture for explanation:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4Dp2X.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;drinking upside down&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;As you can see from this lovely image, you're not actually upside down but you kind of are... Basically this is just very confusing to do and requires immense concentration to pull off and normally cures hiccups as well!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a couple of other methods I've tried and other people swear by but never have as good (if any) results:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold your breath for 20 seconds&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get someone to scare you (never works as you know they're going to scare you...)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-07T17:44:40.667" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2015-03-07T17:44:49.963" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are lots of purported folk remedies for hiccups. Inasmuch as some of them work at all, it isn't clear to what extent this is for physiological or psychological reason, or just because hiccups eventually goes away on its own and people only remember that it went away while they were trying something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For medical references, I refer you to threads on &lt;a href=&quot;https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Skeptics Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/1437/does-drinking-water-upside-down-help-cure-hiccups&quot;&gt;Does drinking water upside-down help cure hiccups?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/18422/can-scaring-a-person-cure-hiccups&quot;&gt;Can scaring a person cure hiccups?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These two methods probably don't work though these threads don't offer conclusive proof that they work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One method that seems to work for several people (it's worked for me too) is to swallow as much air as possible and maintain tension on your diaphragm. I breath in to the point where I can't do it anymore and then hold my breath for a minute or so; it usually works for me. I don't know to what extent this is physiological. &lt;a href=&quot;https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/a/1575&quot;&gt;Tanath&lt;/a&gt; reports that it “works immediately and every time” (for me, it takes a minute or so and only works most of the time). &lt;a href=&quot;https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/1437/does-drinking-water-upside-down-help-cure-hiccups#comment28598_1575&quot;&gt;John C&lt;/a&gt; notes that what matters is tension on the diaphragm, not holding your breath per se (I can confirm that it doesn't work if I don't breathe in fully before holding my breath).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=11790&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;NYU medical center&lt;/a&gt; offers several possible remedies with no explanation:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Eating hard to swallow items such as granulated sugar or molasses&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Sucking on ice cubes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Gagging with purpose&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Valsalva maneuver — holding your breath and bearing down, as you might when having a bowel movement&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Breathing into a bag&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1214" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:46:45.690" LastActivityDate="2016-09-12T08:36:56.080" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5904" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2015-03-07T17:46:10.330" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;One method is to fill the lungs with air, and when they are full, pull in a little bit more, then squeeze very hard for fifteen or twenty seconds. The purpose of this is to help the diaphragm relax and quit spasming. Doing this a few times should end the hiccups.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When that does not work, for people who cannot stop hiccups over several hours, the official cure is stimulation of the vagas nerve. The vagas nerve can be stimulated through orgasm or using a finger to massage the anus. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/09/04/3582324.htm&quot;&gt;http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/09/04/3582324.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-03-07T17:46:10.330" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5739" CreationDate="2015-03-07T19:37:46.993" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An alternative for the top answer (which is great for the floors) : you can put on rubber gloves (Like the pink ones you can buy in any stores), and then rub/brush off easily any hairs from any surfaces (sofas, etc. the floor too, but watch your posture ^^ ).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1930" LastActivityDate="2015-03-07T19:37:46.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5906" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5637" CreationDate="2015-03-07T19:45:06.550" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, so I actually came across another answer while around Youtube. It's explained in &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeuxEme2IhM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt; (no blisters or any kind of disgusting things are shown, so feel free to check it out)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main treatment for a blister usually revolves around pricking it with a needle to drain it (which could cause an infection), or let it be (which is not much of a treatment). But in this case, the girl in the video talks about &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoyl_peroxide&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Benzoyl peroxide&lt;/a&gt;, a substance used in acne treatment that can dry out the liquid from the skin&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, &lt;strong&gt;she takes an acne cream&lt;/strong&gt; containing 5% Benzoyl and applies a small amount of it &lt;strong&gt;on top of the blister&lt;/strong&gt;. Later, she &lt;strong&gt;covers it with a bandit&lt;/strong&gt; and according to her it was completely flat &lt;strong&gt;the next day&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I (fortunately) didn't try it myself, as I didn't get any more blisters, but I thought it was worth mentioning as it doesn't involve anything invasive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4083" LastActivityDate="2015-03-07T19:45:06.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5907" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2015-03-07T19:47:20.457" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Getting the wind knocked out of you cures them 100% of the time. Find someone and ask them to give you a light but firm punch/chop to the stomach when you're not paying attention. It doesn't take much force to knock the wind out of someone who isn't aware what's about to happen. This doesn't mean gasping for breath, you can kind of half-knock the wind out of someone and that works just as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whether you willing to go through with this or not is up to you, but it's worked for me and on others back in my college/partying days. Nothing ruins a night quite like a case of the hiccups that simply won't pass, and 10 seconds of discomfort seemed worth it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4280" LastActivityDate="2015-03-07T19:47:20.457" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5908" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-08T00:56:30.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T17:02:33.353" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T17:02:33.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5909" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-08T00:56:30.390" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T17:02:33.353" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T17:02:33.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5910" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-08T00:57:50.947" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE; PENDING DELETION..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T22:29:09.740" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T22:29:09.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5911" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-08T00:57:50.947" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE; PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T22:29:09.740" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T22:29:09.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5912" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-08T00:58:39.463" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:14:46.380" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T16:14:46.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5913" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-08T00:58:39.463" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:14:46.380" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T16:14:46.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5914" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-08T01:00:15.627" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:17:37.810" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T16:17:37.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5915" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-08T01:00:15.627" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:17:37.810" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T16:17:37.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5916" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5852" CreationDate="2015-03-08T03:34:16.230" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I Agree with other posts use a powerful vacuum cleaner to get it out of the carpet. This to say a standard vacuum cleaner is not likely to do the job, so you may need alternates.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A shop vacuum would work well. They have high suction with a variety of attachments that well may work to get the glitter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A carpet cleaning machine. Handheld or consumer models all offer a higher suction then a conventional vacuum cleaner and can be bought from about 40 USD for a handheld to several hundred USD for a stand up model. If just air does not pull the glitter out you can try the detergent and water, which gives you even more agitation and chemical to release the glitter from your carpet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rent a carpet cleaner. Available at many grocery stores, hardware stores and rental yards, check your local listings. Cheaper then buying and the machines are generally a little more powerful then buying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And last resort is a professional carpet cleaner whom have very powerful equipment and can get the job done.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I see as I write that you accepted lint roller as the answer, if that works that is great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T03:34:16.230" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2015-03-08T03:45:03.830" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;No one ever mentions this one, but I realized that if I imagine that I'm mad at something and yell really loudly about it for a few seconds, the hiccups never come back. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4286" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T03:45:03.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5918" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5923" CreationDate="2015-03-08T05:02:42.817" Score="2" ViewCount="5632" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are times when I am running out the door, but I remember that I may have forgotten to lock one of my doors. Nearly 3/4 of the time, I did lock it but I have to waste time going back and checking. I can see the lock from where I leave from, but I can't make out the details of if it is turned or not. &lt;strong&gt;Is there any hack for checking if a door is locked just by looking?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the type of lock that I have (its a deadbolt I believe)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pVC0x.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pVC0xm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;deadbolt lock&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:12:03.080" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:12:19.783" Title="How to tell if a door is locked just by looking" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5919" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5918" CreationDate="2015-03-08T07:01:33.177" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can rig a little red LED on the door. You will need to dismantle the lock, which is easy, by taking out the two screws. Mount a battery, and micro switch within the cavity. Position the switch so it turns off when the lock is engaged. Drill a small hole to insert the LED so it will be visible from the desired direction. Flashing LEDs are also available, too!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jzdar.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jzdarm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:12:19.783" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:12:19.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5920" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-08T07:08:25.463" Score="6" ViewCount="18641" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is appropriate to do a quick vehicle inspection on occasion. It would be good to know if a tire needs air. Is there a way to know without having to use a tire gauge?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T17:08:21.437" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T19:32:34.460" Title="How do I know if my car tires have enough air without a guage?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5922" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5927" CreationDate="2015-03-08T07:18:32.473" Score="3" ViewCount="640" Body="&lt;p&gt;The speed limit may say one thing, but no one ever drives the speed limit. Where I drive most of the time I know what tolerances are in place. If I drive in a less familiar location, such as when visiting family, I do not know how tightly speed limits are enforced. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;What is the best way to establish how fast I can drive without getting a ticket?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:08:49.730" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T16:08:49.730" Title="How do I determine the fastest speed to drive without getting a ticket?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ClosedDate="2015-03-08T14:24:43.270" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5923" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5918" CreationDate="2015-03-08T08:53:02.367" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could simply add a couple of stickers or markings on the twisty thing that would make you know if it is in the correct position or not, it would make it easier to identify from a distance away whether or not it is locked without having to try the handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I am mistaken and I have misunderstood what your lock looks like and where you are trying to determine its locked state from (i.e. Outside the house and the knob is on the inside) then I apologise and that last bit is of little to no use for you. However, it you get in the habit of doing something unusual when you lock your door, like a body movement or shouting or something, then it will make it much easier to remember whether or not you have locked it once you've walked away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T08:53:02.367" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5924" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2015-03-08T09:21:11.527" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Holding my breath has never failed. However, some people think this doesn't work for them, but I suspect it's because they don't use the correct technique when they try. I've encountered several people who had bad hiccoughs, and when I told them to hold their breath, they dismissed the idea saying &quot;I tried that and it didn't work&quot;. When I told them the correct technique and they tried it, they got cured!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, as Gilles says, you have to hold your breath deeply, as deep as you can, i.e. get as much air into your lungs as possible. You also have to HOLD your breath for at least around twice the interval of your hiccoughs. So if you hiccough once every 10 seconds, you should hold your breath for at least 20 seconds. You should start holding your breath immediately after a hiccough, if you wait to hold your breath just before another hiccough comes, this method won't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4294" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T09:21:11.527" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5926" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5920" CreationDate="2015-03-08T11:35:40.440" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Thump them like truck drivers do with a small bat or hammer. They will make a different sound if they are low, you can also look at how squat they are. Look at the tread and how it is wearing. Over inflated tires will tend to wear quicker in the middle, under inflated tires tend to wear quicker on the outside of the tread. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Gauges are cheap typically less then five bucks for a simple one that will do the trick, and also most places you can get air have a built in gauge, although these gauges are notorious for being inaccurate. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T11:35:40.440" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5927" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5922" CreationDate="2015-03-08T11:42:12.243" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;While I would advise just simply sticking to the speed limits put in place for yours and others safety, there are a a couple of tricks I've picked up which work at least in the UK!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Speed cameras have tolerances that are in place in order to stop people getting tickets when in fact they're travelling below the speed limit. After all it costs a fair bit for the authorities to distribute tickets and costs them even more if it gets disputed and thrown out, so it's in their interest to have accurate speed cameras!&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The tolerance that I have learned to go by is about 10% over the actual speed limit as I've heard that this is the possible error that a speed camera could present when measuring speed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A second point of interest is that car speedometers aren't actually all that accurate either, displaying slightly higher than you are actually going (this figure I was once told was +2mph) and if you've ever traveled with a sat nav in the car which shows speed, you'll have seen that the cars displayed speed is a fair bit higher than the reading on the sat nav. I have subsequently found out that the sat nav reading is actually the more accurate of the two (which I refused to believe for a long time) so if you're using one of those you can always ignore your own speedo and go with what that is saying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even with all these measures I still change my speed depending on the road conditions and situations that I am in. If it's an empty motorway then I'll happily go 90-100mph unless there are speed cameras around at which point I will slow down to just over the speed limit (+5-10 mph) and I'll usually slow down a bit when passing other vehicles (just in case of unmarked police cars) as if you're caught going over 100mph (or twice the speed limit) you'll instantly lose your license and will be taken to court so I save those speeds for solo drives on lonely roads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After all that I would still just simply advise staying to whatever you're comfortable with, if you're going to break speed limits you've got to be prepared to risk getting a speeding ticket and to be honest sometimes people can just be outright idiots and deserve lose their license.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyways, that's the work around a I use and have never got a ticket or anything but as I said, I live in the UK and I'm unaware of it is applicable internationally but it might be of use to you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T11:42:12.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5928" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5922" CreationDate="2015-03-08T12:00:09.790" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fastest speed you can drive without getting a ticket is the posted speed limit. In the US the cops will not typically mess around with anything under 5 mph over the speed limit. However they will use any amount over the speed limit as reason to pull you over and often just write you a warning. They will do this because they have some reason that they want to know more about you, what your doing, maybe think you might be driving drunk, or you look like you could be transporting drugs etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In school zones there are very steep fines for even doing a mile or two over the speed limit. Here in NV they police school zones with a vengeance, and you just do not speed at all in them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In construction zones they have a zero tolerance and fines are doubled in most states. So you do not speed at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most states I understand from talking to truck drivers have a zero tolerance policy for commercial vehicles on the interstate. You will get pulled over for 76 MPH in a 75 MPH zone and written a speeding ticket if you are in a large semi truck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Me I just cruise the speed limit, never get tickets, and never get pulled over. Speeding in the city rarely gets you to your destination any faster and greatly increases your chance for an accident. Between drunk drivers and aggressive drivers the huge majority of accidents happen.    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T12:00:09.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5929" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5931" CreationDate="2015-03-08T12:03:15.817" Score="2" ViewCount="6204" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stamps can be pretty expensive and I sometimes accidentally stick them in the wrong place on a letter I wish to send, and they're not the easiest things to remove so I figure there must be a way to remove them easily and without damaging them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Does anyone know any effective ways to remove stamps already stuck to envelopes?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would want the stamp to be able to be reapplied to a new letter and hence stop me from having to buy new stamps which would set me back a couple of quid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have already tried simply pulling the stamps of carefully but I always end up tearing it or making it unusable so it's no good!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-13T11:47:46.863" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T11:47:55.180" Title="How to remove a postage stamp from an envelope?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-03-13T14:13:46.070" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5930" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5932" CreationDate="2015-03-08T12:25:19.660" Score="2" ViewCount="4695" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm sure everyone been there when you don't have great signal (reception) for your mobile phone (cellphone) and you need to make a call.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Are there any easy ways to improve a mobile phone signal?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've heard that holding the phone to your head or holding upside down work a bit and I have had some degree of success with this but I was looking for a slightly better method!&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I was thinking sort of making an aerial through the headphone jack but not sure if that's possible so in open to many suggestions!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2018-04-25T03:39:10.007" Title="How to improve mobile phone signal?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5931" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5929" CreationDate="2015-03-08T13:46:03.163" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cut the envelope around the stamp and then apply some liquid (water, adhesive remover or other) on the back of the envelope where the stamp is attached. let it soak for several seconds to make the adhesive dissolve a little and you will be able do remove the stamp easier without damaging it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As liquid for soaking the paper some people use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Adhesive remover - Heptane&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Water - the simplest solution. Warm water works better&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A pen with lubricant, for example &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/wd-40-company-WD40-26OZ-lubricants/dp/B000NV6YN8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;WD-40 no mess pen&quot;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't mind getting the stamp wet, then simply put it in water for several seconds and the paper envelope will separate from the stamp very easily. After that let the stamp dry and you are ready. You can dry it by putting it on kitchen paper with the sticky part upwards - to avoid it sticking to the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also put the stamp on transparent plastic film and let it dry on that. It will stick on it and you can cut the plastic film next to the stamp edges. Thus way you will not have problems with the sticky back of the stamp and can examine the front and the back of the stamp easily. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way to remove its stickiness is to put it in talc which will cover the back of the stamp. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Actually you can't use stamps for second time as they apply ink on it in the post office.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T10:02:36.557" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T10:02:36.557" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5932" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5930" CreationDate="2015-03-08T14:21:27.857" Score="3" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The most simple method is to go to a place with better signal. Go on&#xA;a balcony or near to the window. Usually the signal outside is&#xA;stronger. There is higher attenuation in the buildings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When talking with the phone next to your head the phone signal has&#xA;3dB attenuation in human body. If you use a headset you can put the&#xA;phone away from your head and hold it higher for better signal&#xA;reception (or you can hold it out of the window). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can check the information for your cell phone to understand where the built in   antenna is placed to avoid covering it with hand when&#xA;talking. Some phones have their antenna in the upper part and others&#xA;in the bottom, so would depend on the manufacturer and model.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some of the older phones used to have a special connector for attaching an&#xA;external antenna, but I haven't seen similar thing on new models&#xA;during the last 5 years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can improve the reception with these methods only if the signal level in your case is a little below the useful level. If it is too weak then this won't help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T09:56:41.270" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T09:56:41.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5933" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5934" CreationDate="2015-03-08T15:20:05.887" Score="4" ViewCount="15699" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I order pizza, I always have some leftovers. I'll usually have them in the next day or two, but they never taste as good. I don't know if it's how I store the pizza (in aluminum foil in the fridge) or how I reheat it (in a microwave), but they never have the crispiness that I want (it's too soggy). &lt;strong&gt;How can I store and reheat pizza so that it tastes like I just bought it?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T18:10:12.543" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:34:49.557" Title="How to keep leftover pizza tasting fresh" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5934" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5933" CreationDate="2015-03-08T15:20:05.887" Score="9" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Storage&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get an airtight plastic container and line it with paper towels. Place a piece of pizza on the paper towels, then place some more paper towels on top. If you have more than one piece of pizza, repeat until all of the pieces are stored. If you plan to eat the pizza in the next 24 hours, store it in the fridge. Any time longer than that, store it in the freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Reheating&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you reheat, let the pizza warm up to room temperature/&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Oven (best when you have a lot of pizza)&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Preheat oven to 400&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt;. Place the pizza on a baking sheet and bake it for 15 minutes. The pizza is good if the cheese is bubbly and crispy brown in spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Toaster Oven (best for one or two slices)&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Preheat to 400&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt;. Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. The cheese should look bubbly and gooey.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Microwave (quickest, but least effective)&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put not only the pizza (on a microwave safe plate is usually the best) in the microwave, but also put a half-filled glass of water. The water will prevent the heatwaves from going deep inside the pizza, making it only heat the crust and cheese. Reheat for 30 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Store-and-Reheat-Pizza&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:34:49.557" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5935" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5930" CreationDate="2015-03-08T15:29:54.950" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, get to  higher elevation. Usually a balcony, or an upstairs window should do the trick. Now, don't move around. I know that many people walk around when talking on the phone (me included), but that makes it harder for the cell phone tower to make a connection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some technological things you can do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep your phone charged - when a phone has more battery, it can work harder to get a signal&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Holding your phone correctly - most new phones have the antennas on the bottom of the phone. Because of this, holding your phone upside down can help you get a better signal&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T15:29:54.950" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5936" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4201" CreationDate="2015-03-08T15:54:43.747" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have successfully removed the lice with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nixlice.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Nix&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I bought it at a local drugstore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's how you use it:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;1. Use shampoo.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;2. Dry your hair.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;3. Spread half a bottle to one bottle of Nix on your head.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;4. Wait 10 minutes.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;5. Wash it off.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;6. Use the comb it comes with and try to scratch off the lice left.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;7. If it didn't work, try it again in a week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1979" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T15:54:43.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5937" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-08T16:10:59.833" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to bicycles: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt; and maintaining, as well as using with &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/efficiency&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;efficiency&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;efficiency&lt;/a&gt; of resources such as &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/time&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;time&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;time&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T17:29:56.870" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T17:29:56.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5938" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-08T16:10:59.833" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to bicycles: cleaning and maintaining them." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T17:29:56.870" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T17:29:56.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5939" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-08T16:14:15.920" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:14:15.920" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T16:14:15.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5940" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-08T16:14:15.920" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:14:15.920" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T16:14:15.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5941" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-08T16:17:26.433" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:17:26.433" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T16:17:26.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5942" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-08T16:17:26.433" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE; THIS TAG IS PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-08T16:17:26.433" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T16:17:26.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5943" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5947" CreationDate="2015-03-08T16:21:23.193" Score="2" ViewCount="2806" Body="&lt;p&gt;I finished using the sink to wash my hands when I realized that the faucet was not closed completely for some reason. Drops of water kept going out and my money will too due to the water bill. My dad is at work and it is a hassle to call some company to come home and help. Even more money would go down the sink through that...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is a hack to stop your faucet from leaking?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Methods I've Tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Duct Tape (Too Messy)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Turning the Knobs a Certain Way (Faucet Won't Stop Dripping)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using my Un-Leaking-a-nator (Doesn't exist)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Harnessing my superpowers (Don't Have Any)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: A faucet may be known to you as a 'tap' if you're from the UK.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T09:50:55.073" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T09:50:55.073" Title="Stopping a Faucet From Leaking" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;sink&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5943" CreationDate="2015-03-08T16:36:50.163" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Short of taking the faucet apart and replacing the seat or other assembly, often times working the handle will cause it to stop leaking. Buildup inside will prevent it from completely closing. Working it back and forth with force can break up deposits allowing it to seat correctly. If there is light to moderate corrosion this may still work, but with corrosion the seat or other assembly inside must be replaced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than this there is nothing you can do for a leaky faucet except replace parts inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T16:36:50.163" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5945" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-08T16:39:44.487" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Synonym of &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/organization&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'organization'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;organization&lt;/a&gt; -- the US English spelling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T06:42:10.293" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T06:42:10.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5946" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-08T16:39:44.487" Score="0" Body="Synonym of [organization] -- the US English Spelling" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T06:42:10.293" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T06:42:10.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5947" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5943" CreationDate="2015-03-08T17:08:12.307" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A temporary fix is to use the shut-off valve under the sink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A permanent fix would require taking the faucet apart. Sometimes cleaning pieces -- especially the washers -- will help the parts seal again, thus preventing dripping. However, more often, parts such as the washer or (depending on the type of faucet) must be replaced. This isn't generally difficult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note also that some brands of faucets have lifetime warranties. You can call their number, tell them what faucet you have and what isn't working, and they'll send you the parts for free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T17:08:12.307" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5948" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2015-03-08T18:05:57.647" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Holding your breath&quot; is so nearly right, but missing the one vital point - you have to hold your breath &lt;strong&gt;out&lt;/strong&gt; ie breathe out, then not breathe in for as long as you can manage. Sometimes you need to repeat this a few times too. Presumably it creates a subtle change in blood chemistry or something but, be that as it may, I can promise you, it works. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4300" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T18:05:57.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5949" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6036" CreationDate="2015-03-08T18:31:09.070" Score="12" ViewCount="33712" Body="&lt;p&gt;Often, rice is in salt dispensers to prevent moisture from making the salt become clumpy and possibly get stuck in a shaker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What else can be used to get the same effect?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4302" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-13T04:34:27.127" LastActivityDate="2019-03-11T13:13:50.860" Title="What can be used besides rice to keep moisture out of salt?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="15" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5950" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2015-03-08T18:55:12.240" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest getting large-grain rice that is big enough not to fall through the holes in the shaker. I did a Google search for &quot;large grain rice&quot; and found many entries. This may be slightly more expensive, but purchasing a bag of it should last a long time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1961" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T18:55:12.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5951" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5920" CreationDate="2015-03-08T19:32:34.460" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A gauge is best, but gauges on gas station pumps are often inaccurate.. Looking at low profile tires can be deceptive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By pressing on the sidewall with a thumb, I get a better sense of pressure than by looking, but accurate only to ~30%. Kicking the sidewall (gently) can be used to make a tone, similar to the hammer, but I wouldn't expect better accuracy than by pressing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T19:32:34.460" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24" CreationDate="2015-03-08T20:19:46.887" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use this method but this requires freezer!! Cover the cans/bottles of beverage with wet paper and keep it in freezer! By doing this cans will chill fast!!&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qqdOM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qqdOMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/107904/does-wrapping-a-wet-paper-towel-around-a-glass-bottle-really-speed-up-the-coolin&quot;&gt;more info here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2386" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:40:17.863" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:07:35.000" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2015-03-08T20:20:29.927" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A school-teacher demonstrated a method that, she says, worked very reliable when her pupils (at an English girls' public school if that makes any difference) get hiccups. She asks the girl with hiccups to the front of the class and, with quite a bit of ceremony, ask the girl to hiccup in front of the entire class. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The girl is then given a time limit (say 60 seconds) in which to hiccup and the class shout encouraging things to her. This - she told me - cures hiccups and it did work on the occasion that she demonstrated it to me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may be strongly affected by culture and age, but my guess is that something about having to perform in front of a lot of people and the nervousness and apprehension involved suppresses the hiccup reaction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought it worth adding because it is the oddest method I have seen demonstrated. Personally I drink water while someone else tells me whether to start or stop at random intervals, which I suspect is much like the &quot;other person gives you a drink&quot; method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4305" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T20:20:29.927" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="85" CreationDate="2015-03-08T20:25:00.420" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Prevent the fog by wiping the window/windshield by a cloth soaked in shampoo water or soap water! This is just a temporary solution but it will be helpful sometimes!  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2386" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T20:25:00.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5955" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="183" CreationDate="2015-03-08T20:28:05.977" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try the following methods&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bleech&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Borax&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vinegar &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Baking Soda&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mold killing detergent&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blackmold.awardspace.com/black-mold-clothes.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;More reference here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2386" LastActivityDate="2015-03-08T20:28:05.977" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5958" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="454" CreationDate="2015-03-08T21:52:16.903" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the pipe is completely broken, crimp the end over or bend the pipe.   I put a spade thru an underground water pipe in the garden many years ago and it shot a fountain of water 30 feet (9 metre) into the air.... so I called the water utility  - a chap turned up and hit the pipe with a hammer until it stopped.  Good lesson &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastEditorUserId="44" LastEditDate="2015-04-18T11:03:04.393" LastActivityDate="2015-04-18T11:03:04.393" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5960" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="85" CreationDate="2015-03-09T01:04:04.430" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of using warm air to defog your windshield, use cold air - it is much faster. Also, instead of putting on the air conditioner, switch it to windshield mode.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4223" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T01:38:32.550" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T01:38:32.550" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5929" CreationDate="2015-03-09T01:20:05.240" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak the bit of the letter with the postage stamp on it in water. After about half an hour, it will peel off easily (outside of water).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4223" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T01:20:05.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5962" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2015-03-09T02:15:10.580" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use dried parsley leaves to prevent moisture. Fill up 1/4 of the shaker and then put in the salt. You can also put in toothpicks, which will have the same effect. I prefer broken ones, but they have to be cleanly broken. One last method I know of is to use dry beans. I've done it with black beans, but I believe other types will work too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T02:15:10.580" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5963" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2015-03-09T02:32:15.847" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Crackers (or pieces thereof) can serve as an alternative desiccant.  I've used saltine's with success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qUDpy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qUDpym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:21:07.773" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:21:07.773" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5964" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5853" CreationDate="2015-03-09T05:51:53.967" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Line your curtains with blackout liner fabric. There are different styles -- some attach to an existing curtain rod, and some attach to the curtains themselves with hooks.  The fabric is also available by the yard at some fabric stores.  If you shop around, you could find one on sale for under $10.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A sleep mask is a good backup, to mask any stray light that might leak around the edges of the curtain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1576" LastEditorUserId="1576" LastEditDate="2015-03-24T15:22:13.580" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T15:22:13.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3773" CreationDate="2015-03-09T11:38:37.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have suede shoes also and like to keep them clean, I have looked many times but I have never been able to find anything other than commercial protection products which are actually very good and can keep spills and liquids off keeping them dry and clean. Something that I personally use is &lt;a href=&quot;http://crepprotect.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Crep Protect&lt;/a&gt; which is fairly cheap and very effective - I run out of it quite quickly those which is a downside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In regards to cleaning them, you should really &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;steer clear&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; of using water on the suede as this can damage them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the event that you spill something on the material, dry it quickly with a dry cloth and then apply &lt;strong&gt;talcum powder or cornmeal&lt;/strong&gt; to the area and you will have to allow it to set overnight - this will draw out the remaining liquid and you can easily rub off the remaining powder with a soft bristled brush or cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also treat dried on stains with a &lt;strong&gt;small amount of vinegar and a clot&lt;/strong&gt;h and just rub lightly and it should gradually work the stain out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Storage is quite a key thing as well with suede shoes and there are a couple of things that you should try to keep in mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let the suede breath&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;With other shoes you can normally store them in a box and in a cupboard, but with suede you should keep them out of tightly enclosed spaces. You can even put them inside a cotton pillow case if you're storing them in a closet and this will promote air circulation while also keeping them dust free.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keep in a cool dry place&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Avoid leaving them exposed to direct sunlight while not in use as this will cause fading making them look old and worn out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can easily bring the suede back to life should it begin to look tired and flattened - you can scrub it with a clean toothbrush or a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrycloth&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;terrycloth towel&lt;/a&gt;. If they're looking really bad you can hold them over steam from a boiling kettle for a few seconds and then give them a scrubbing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all else fails you can take them to a professional cleaners to give them the treatment they deserve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T11:38:37.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5967" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-09T11:43:03.330" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE.  PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T11:43:03.330" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T11:43:03.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5968" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-09T11:43:03.330" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE.  PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T11:43:03.330" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T11:43:03.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5969" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5853" CreationDate="2015-03-09T12:12:02.230" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem - not sure if my fix will work for you though. My bed has an adjustable frame, so I lowered the spring board all the way down and then fashioned a wooden plank to sit on top of the frame. Then I draped a thick, long quilt over the board, and it completely covers my bed - blocks out all the light and now I use the board/bed as a second desk. Only downside is there isn't a lot of room between the mattress and the board, so getting in was a little tricky the first few days. If your bed frame is such that you can do this, it works really great and is super convenient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4318" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T12:12:02.230" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5970" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14121" CreationDate="2015-03-09T12:49:47.943" Score="28" ViewCount="134011" Body="&lt;p&gt;Our office has installed new whiteboards over the last two years.  Many of these boards are heavily used and have already devolved to the point of being useless -- the writing on them has become all but permanent and they are heavily stained. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've found that simply cleaning them (with a household cleaner, such as Simple Green) goes a long way toward keeping them in a usable state.  After cleaning, much of the marker (80%-ish) can be simply wiped away, but there is still a strong &quot;ghost effect&quot; remaining.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried commercial white board cleaner.  It's about the same as household cleaner, but is more expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried both WD-40 and car wax (Turtle Wax and Rain-X), as recommended by various sites on the internet.  The car wax does not seem to offer much improvement.  The WD-40 is the better of these two solutions, but leaves the board a little greasy, and the markers tend to smear (only a bit) when wiped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is recommended maintenance for keeping the boards working well?  And what is the best way to recondition a damaged whiteboard?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4317" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-09T13:10:08.763" LastActivityDate="2020-03-26T18:42:46.070" Title="What is the best way to recondition a whiteboard?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5972" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5637" CreationDate="2015-03-09T16:40:19.720" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Treatment of blisters is a simple matter. While I don't personally recommend popping and draining them yourself (though with a blister in that particular spot, that may be the ticket), since then you have to treat it as an open wound, that is an option. But if you don't want to pop it, you do have other options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The treatment I have always been taught is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drscholls.com/productsandbrands/Products/moleskinpluspadding/index.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;moleskin&lt;/a&gt;, a self-adhesive padding to be applied to the site of the blister. It's extremely effective at keeping your blisters padded and comfortable (on a toe like that, it's a little awkward). If you can acquire such things as these, I cannot recommend it enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a pinch, duct tape is also an effective tool. It protects your blister in the same way, to prevent further irritation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1216" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T16:40:19.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5973" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5637" CreationDate="2015-03-09T17:15:08.627" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is better to leave the blister for few days without popping it to let the skin under it heal. Better do not run on the next day, use the next day for recovery or cross training (train some other sport not involving your feet so intensively - cycling, fitness ...).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is absolutely necessary for you to rn on the next day then use the Benzoyl peroxide to dry the blister, apply a medical band, and in the next run use baby powder on your feet to keep them dry when running.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Blisters appear if your shoes are not comfortable or if your feet become wet while running.&#xA;What you can do to prevent them next time:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;change your shoes with more comfortable&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use socks for running - made of breathable material (synthetic in most cases) which does not keep moisture. Do not use socks with cotton as they tend to soak with water and keep your feet wet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use baby powder to keep feet dry&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T17:15:08.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5975" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5970" CreationDate="2015-03-09T18:50:11.280" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;The quickest trick to get rid of ghosting is to completely color the board with a black dry-erase marker and then erase with a dry (as in not wet) and clean microfiber cloth or eraser.  This works by applying the marker solvent evenly across the board, which will of course dissolve the remnants of powder left on the board as ghosting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes detergents cause their own problems, so I only use them if there is actual dirt on the board (from people's fingers or mishaps).  My standard &quot;deep clean&quot; technique is as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tap / scrape / vacuum the excess dust off of your eraser &amp;amp; &lt;em&gt;thoroughly&lt;/em&gt; erase the board from top to bottom&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a clean, soft cloth slightly dampened with plain water to gently wipe the last bits of dust off the board, again moving from top to bottom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat step 2 until the cloth stops picking up marker dust.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If there are stubborn marks, use a cloth dampened with isopropanol or 70%+ ethanol to gently remove them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let the board dry thoroughly before using it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You want to avoid scratches and any kind of residue - waxy, soapy or greasy.  Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4328" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-10-28T21:30:56.233" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T21:30:56.233" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5976" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5991" CreationDate="2015-03-09T18:55:49.707" Score="6" ViewCount="2540" Body="&lt;p&gt;Say I do business with somebody and they pay me with a $100 bill. I want to know if it's real or not. I've already held it up to light to inspect the fibers of the paper, but I want to know if there's a hack to ensure it isn't counterfeit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A method that works similarly to a counterfeit detection pen would be the best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-10T11:50:08.153" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:51:45.723" Title="How to determine if US paper money is genuine?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;cash&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5977" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-09T18:56:53.003" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;storage&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt; and preservation of coins and paper money. &lt;strong&gt;NOT for hacks related to saving money.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:52:11.637" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:52:11.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5978" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-09T18:56:53.003" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the storage and preservation of coins and paper money. **NOT for hacks related to saving money.**" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:52:11.637" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:52:11.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="5979" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5970" CreationDate="2015-03-09T19:43:53.063" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Repurpose it as a chalkboard! There are paints you can buy to make many different things become chalkboards. It may not be the best answer, but it's a fun one :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T19:43:53.063" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5980" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5918" CreationDate="2015-03-09T19:50:01.430" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most doors, if you look on the inside, have a nub that locks into the side of your door. If it's in the hole it's locked. Of course, not all doors are like that. Sorry if your door is different.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-03-09T19:50:01.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5981" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="5984" CreationDate="2015-03-09T20:54:48.003" Score="4" ViewCount="8474" Body="&lt;p&gt;My old kettle rusted, so I bought a new one.  My old kettle whistled very loudly when the water reaches boiling point.  I can barely hear my new kettle whistle.  How can I amplify the whistling sound of my new kettle?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1979" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-10T02:05:56.433" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:45:09.797" Title="Kettle Not Whistling" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5982" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5976" CreationDate="2015-03-09T20:57:51.497" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;It would perhaps be wise to purchase a scanner if you are in a high risk industry like a bar or a club.  This will at least let your cashiers quickly check notes reasonably well in the variable lighting conditions. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise I do not believe there is a hack to your question.  A study of the Secret Services &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.secretservice.gov/know_your_money.shtml&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;Know your money&quot;&lt;/a&gt; website is your best path to becoming familiar with the US currency nuances.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: Some background, I used to exchange US dollars in large numbers some time back. And quite often I would receive in a batch of $100 bills one or two fake notes. Fortunately my money changer were  understanding and sorted it out on my behalf.  This was in Singapore not the US FYI.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However they recommend UV and Magnetic scanners as the only reliable way of identifying currency that is either in need of checking or outright fake. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4052" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-12T11:09:44.107" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T11:09:44.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5981" CreationDate="2015-03-09T21:25:41.473" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The reason that kettles whistle is because of the holes in a kettle spout. Kettles usually have two plates for the spout cover. Your kettle might not have one of the plates.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can fix this with a bottle cap and some common tools. First bend the bottle cap with pliers (you can also use a hammer) so that the sides are up. Now use sandpaper to get the bottle cap round. Now drill a hole in the middle of the bottle cap. You should be able to just wedge the bottle cap in the spout cover, but if you can't, you can always use glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's some good photos showing how to build the bottle cap cover&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R7eMO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R7eMOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fzfIc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fzfIcm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cYIOy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cYIOym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Tea-Kettle-Whistle-Repair/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Instructables&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-05-10T15:45:09.797" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:45:09.797" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5987" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-10T04:53:01.030" Score="5" ViewCount="502" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to take a photo of myself. Ideally, I should use a tripod, but I don't have one and do not want to buy one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I use instead?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4334" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-10T11:29:32.567" LastActivityDate="2016-06-16T16:37:31.660" Title="How to make a cellphone tripod?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;photography&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5988" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5987" CreationDate="2015-03-10T06:22:31.070" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;In a pinch you can use socks and a rubber band:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get four pairs of socks that have been &quot;folded&quot; the way you fold socks. (I'm pretty sure everybody folds socks the same way, but just in case, I'm talking about folding them &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Fold-Socks&quot;&gt;like this&lt;/a&gt;.) Arrange the pairs of socks in a 2x2 square, aligned like cans of beer in a 6-pack. Then pull a rubber band around them so that they're pulled snugly together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stick your phone in the middle of this so that it bisects the sock quartet. If you push it in deep enough, the phone will be held in place by the pressure of the rubber band. You'll want to adjust the orientations of the socks and the rubber band so that the phone is aligned the right way (and there's no sock blocking the camera).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use hefty socks, the resulting setup is fairly sturdy and surprisingly adjustable. The problem is that the camera is only lifted a few inches above whatever surface you place the socks on. If you're taking a photo at your desk, you may have to stack a few books on it, and place the sock-tripod on top of those.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4335" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T06:22:31.070" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5989" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6009" CreationDate="2015-03-10T07:54:24.420" Score="12" ViewCount="41547" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I bring my little portable Bluetooth speaker into the shower without ruining it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To ensure it is loud enough to hear over the shower on full blast while not noise polluting too much, the speaker needs to be kept close, well within splash range. However, it isn't one of those &lt;a href=&quot;http://mashable.com/2013/08/17/waterproof-shower-speakers/&quot;&gt;waterproof speaker&lt;/a&gt; designed to handle shower environments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus points for:-&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Protecting the speaker not just from direct splashes but the high humidity of steamy showers that could potentially ruin it as well;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leaving playback control buttons on the speaker accessible (by being able to press them through a transparent or perhaps even opaque layer?);&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1882" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T09:01:58.263" LastActivityDate="2016-03-25T23:06:30.727" Title="How to listen to music in the shower?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5990" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5786" CreationDate="2015-03-10T08:29:49.430" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an electric cooking plate, you can use that to ignite some paper napkins. Beware though, a single napkin will be gone in a flash, so you should use more in a bundle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: Own experience, where I left a single ply napkin on the cooking plate and accidentally brushed the switch to ON. After a while I smelled smoke, turned to the oven but couldn't see the napkin. I became intrigued and placed another one to the same spot, only to see it rise in the air and ignite mid-air in a flash of flame. I haven't tried that since then, of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4027" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T08:29:49.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5991" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5976" CreationDate="2015-03-10T08:56:39.977" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently looked up a similar question myself and I can across a way to make your own counterfeit money pen (if it goes one colour it's real, the other other colour it is fake type thing).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;An invisible ink pen&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; (you can get a highlighter and rinse it out so there is not colour left in the reservoir or in the nib)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;A syringe&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; (can be obtained online if you don't have any lying around)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Iodine&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; (which is an antiseptic so it can be easily obtained from any drug store / pharmacy)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you'll need to do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure the felt tip marker is free from any ink&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take 2-3ml of the iodine into the syringe (this may take a little while)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Inject the iodine directly into the tip of the marker or highlighter until it starts to ooze out&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait for it to get absorbed by the marker and then repeat a couple of times&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And there you have it, you can get a bank note and try marking it - if it comes out yellow/amber/brown, it's genuine, if it marks the note black, it's a dud.  See image below (the small crosses are the pen marks)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0WEmJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0WEmJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note that iodine does stain so only make a small mark on your note as to not completely ruin it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Counterfeit-money-pen/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here are more detailed instructions&lt;/a&gt; from where I found the idea before!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T13:51:45.723" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:51:45.723" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5992" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-10T14:18:46.843" Score="13" ViewCount="45176" Body="&lt;p&gt;With regardless to the type of parking, how do I check my car wheels are straight and in alignment to the chassis without getting out or opening the window. Some times it is so frustrating to see the angled wheels after locking the steering wheel. I usually lower the window and check the wheels, but any other good ways? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have been advised by few that angled wheel on longer parking may have high wear and tear and also it is not the good parking skills. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastActivityDate="2019-01-07T05:56:49.773" Title="How do I ensure my car wheels are straight when parking before getting out?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5970" CreationDate="2015-03-10T15:50:45.603" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been very successful at reconditioning white boards by following these steps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wipe off the board of existing marks using the conventional felt eraser.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If there is any tape or sticker residue on the board or around the edges use an orange oil material such as Goo-Gone to remove it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the board. For a badly gummed up board this will take some serious elbow work. I have cleaned with paper towels or cotton cloth. Both seem to work equally well.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let the cleaned board dry out completely.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply a generous layer of carnauba wax based auto finish to the white board. I have applied it using the small pad that comes in the car wax package but a cotton cloth can be used as well. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let the wax dry for several days. It will look all yellowish color, particularly if it was put in extra thick.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a terry cloth towel to rub off all the excess dried wax. This also requires some elbow grease and you want to really rub and buff the surface of the white board. If properly buffed out the board will be very smooth with none of the yellowish wax residue left anyplace on the board. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have re-conditioned my white board in the office twice in the nine years that I've had it and it still works nearly as good as a new one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4343" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T15:50:45.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5995" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-10T17:06:59.127" Score="11" ViewCount="2191" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't want to force my USB port (which is rather easy to do, and may set fire to your computer&lt;sup&gt;[1]&lt;/sup&gt;), so I'm rather careful when inserting a USB connector. The procedure often goes something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to insert, doesn't seem to fit&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flip it over, try to insert, doesn't to fit again&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;expletive&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;GOTO 1 (50% chance)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I insert a USB connector (&lt;a href=&quot;http://pcsupport.about.com/od/termsu/a/usb-type-a.htm&quot;&gt;type A&lt;/a&gt;) correctly the first time? I don't want to force it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;[1]&lt;/sup&gt;: Literally. &lt;a href=&quot;http://tmp.arp242.net/itmaybebroken.jpg&quot;&gt;I have seen this happen&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="126" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-03-10T22:04:49.650" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T11:00:14.373" Title="Correctly inserting a USB connector on the first try" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-03-18T13:03:49.380" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5996" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1627" CreationDate="2015-03-10T18:27:59.177" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do it correctly one time and then put a bright sticker or a sequin on the side that faves up / towards you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way you'll be able to know which side is top and put it in accordingly! If you're putting it in in the dark, a sequin or something with more body to it would make you able to feel the correct side. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They've recently developed a new usb socket which can go in either way just for your interest!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T18:27:59.177" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5997" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5992" CreationDate="2015-03-10T18:32:49.200" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple one here as its getting to the end of the day:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Drive forward or back a little&lt;/strong&gt;, if your car veers off in one direction or the other you'll know you need to turn the wheels and as a bonus you'll know &lt;em&gt;in which direction&lt;/em&gt; to turn them!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I said this is pretty simple and won't require any modifications to the car which I think is a bonus!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T18:32:49.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5998" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1627" CreationDate="2015-03-10T21:18:24.733" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have visual access, just look at the plug end, and note which side has a block of plastic filling it, and then orient the plug so that this side is going into the side of the socket that has a wide space. If you can't see the socket, it's &lt;em&gt;usually&lt;/em&gt; oriented with the space on the bottom. If you can't see the plug, you can often feel the end and determine the orientation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Interestingly, the newer USB 3.0 sockets are fairly easy to determine the orientation of by touch, being similar to the plugs. The older style are harder for me, personally, but it's probably easier for someone with smaller, more sensitive fingertips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4349" LastEditorUserId="4349" LastEditDate="2015-03-10T22:23:38.177" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T22:23:38.177" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="5999" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-10T21:58:09.717" Score="-1" ViewCount="30233" Body="&lt;p&gt;I received a pair of nice sneakers as a gift. I like them a lot, but they are about a size too small. I can squeeze into them, but it is very uncomfortable. &lt;strong&gt;How can I expand the shoes, so that they will fit bigger feet and be more comfortable?&lt;/strong&gt; I would prefer a hack that doesn't damage the shoes. &lt;em&gt;Note: I don't need to just shape the shoes, I need to make them bigger.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T01:03:19.560" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T23:30:18.377" Title="How to make small shoes fit bigger feet" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-03-11T02:31:16.603" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6000" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5999" CreationDate="2015-03-10T21:58:09.717" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best hack for this is to use heat because heat makes things expand. All you will need is a hairdryer, a thick pair of socks (or two thinner pairs of socks), and your shoes. Put the socks on and then put the shoes on. Now, put the hairdryer on the highest heat. Blow dry the areas where the shoe needs to expand (usually the toe and maybe the sides). Bend and flex your feet while you are blow drying. You usually have to do this for 20-30 minutes per shoe. Make sure to hold the hairdryer at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from the shoe to avoid damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="44" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T23:30:18.377" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T23:30:18.377" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6001" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1627" CreationDate="2015-03-10T22:28:30.740" Score="24" Body="&lt;p&gt;All you have to do is follow the USB convention!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every USB plug has (or is supposed to have) one side labeled with the USB symbol.  The pins should be exposed towards the side that is labeled with the USB symbol.  See below for an example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uuoCT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uuoCTm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;USB plug.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On computers and chargers that have horizontal USB ports, the convention generally has the ports oriented such that, when a USB cable is installed, the USB symbol would point upwards.  For computers and devices that have vertical USB ports, the USB symbol would point leftward as viewed from the front of the device (or, if you rotated device 90 degrees clockwise as viewed from the front, the USB symbol would point upwards).  Some devices may be opposite this, depending on the device's &quot;preferred&quot; horizontal orientation (for example, a PC tower that can lay flat may need to be rotated either CW or CCW, and the USB port orientation should be set based on that horizontal orientation).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As some of the comments have pointed out, this is not always followed by all manufacturers.  But it is in the USB specification.  Referring to the USB 2.0 spec:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6.5.1:&lt;/strong&gt; The USB Icon is embossed, in a recessed area, on the topside of the USB plug. This provides easy user recognition and facilitates alignment during the mating process. The USB Icon and Manufacturer’s logo should not project beyond the overmold surface. The USB Icon is required, while the Manufacturer’s logo is recommended, for both Series “A” and “B” plug assemblies. The USB Icon is also located adjacent to each receptacle. Receptacles should be oriented to allow the Icon on the plug to be visible during the&#xA;mating process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1799" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:01:21.847" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:01:21.847" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5992" CreationDate="2015-03-10T23:05:53.533" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your car is aligned properly, the wheels will be in line with the chassis when the steering wheel is level. But if there's a little play in the wheel (normal), then the easiest way would be to pull in as straight as possible (make a wide turn to get in), and once you're inplace, rock forward and backwards a couple feet, and that will completely straighten your wheels, if you keep your wheel level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do this, park with a level wheel, but the front wheels are still not lined up, test your alignment, and possibly get it altered by a professional it it's off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T23:05:53.533" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6003" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-10T23:24:08.097" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;CREATED IN ERROR; DO NOT USE; PENDING DELETION.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-10T23:24:08.097" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T23:24:08.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6004" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-10T23:24:08.097" Score="0" Body="CREATED IN ERROR; DO NOT USE; PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-10T23:24:08.097" LastActivityDate="2015-03-10T23:24:08.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6005" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-10T23:28:44.773" Score="5" ViewCount="1097" Body="&lt;p&gt;The screen of my LCD television often gets dusty. I've tried cleaning it with a microfiber cloth, but it just pushes the dust into the corners of the screen. How can I more efficiently clean the screen from dust?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T00:02:49.717" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T06:09:47.950" Title="How to clean a dusty television screen?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6006" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9638" CreationDate="2015-03-11T00:34:27.373" Score="9" ViewCount="431" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently purchased a photo digitizer which looks like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F3PQR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Under the cover there was a clear plastic surface upon which the photos are placed so that they can be digitized. (Unit takes a picture of the photo with an internal high res digital camera and writes it to an SD card). The plastic surface was very hard to deal with because it was very static prone and it was hard to place and remove the photos. So I have replaced the original surface with a piece of glass cut to the proper shape and sanded smooth on the edges and rounded the corners. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The glass works great except for one problem (that was the same in the plastic surface). Any dust that may be on photos that one wants to scan get onto the glass and is very, very hard to wipe away. I am looking for the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Easy method or technique to remove accumulated dust from the glass surface where it will stay off. Presently it just seems to smear around and is very hard to get totally clean.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A surface conditioner that could be applied to the glass to make it much less able to act like a dust magnet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A way to pre-wipe old photos that may be dusty before placing them on the scanner.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4343" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T10:14:23.727" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T13:02:09.380" Title="How to keep dust-free when digitizing photos" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6007" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6005" CreationDate="2015-03-11T00:45:57.947" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;First dip a microfiber cloth in water (preferably distilled water so that you don't coat the screen with any impurities), and then squeeze out the excess water.  Then use it to wipe the screen.  The fact that it's damp will result in it picking up all the dust, instead of pushing the dust into the corners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you've wiped off all the dust, you may have a lot of dried water spots/streaks all over the screen.  Take a dry microfiber cloth and wipe off all the water spots/streaks.  After that, the screen should be free of dust and water spots/streaks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T00:45:57.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6008" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6691" CreationDate="2015-03-11T01:00:57.717" Score="9" ViewCount="235" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have bought a boom headset, I used it for an hour and obviously my ears started to heat up and end up with a lot of sweat. &lt;strong&gt;How to avoid these heating up?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4351" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T08:57:55.587" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T16:03:37.387" Title="Typical problem in boom headset" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5989" CreationDate="2015-03-11T01:22:25.987" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that the best option to bring any technology in the shower is to use a Ziploc bag. I prefer bigger ones, but sometimes small ones can work. You should squeeze all of the air out of the bag; you can do this by physically squeezing it with your hands or by sucking out the air with your mouth. Ziploc bags are transparent, so you will be able to see the buttons and they will be easier to touch because the bag is airtight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's also worth noting that Ziploc's, and sandwich bags generally, are weaker around the edges. So, it's always a good idea to double-bag (with the zipper of the outer bag closing over the bottom of the inner bag) to ensure that, should the side of one break, no water gets onto the device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, making sure there's a bit of air in the inner bag (so it's a bit puffy) is a good idea for a few reasons:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It lets you know if the inner baggie isn't airtight / watertight.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It allows you to effectively use the touchscreen (on touchscreen devices, otherwise it can be very difficult to tap and swipe effectively), and&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's less likely to muffle the speaker.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="4755" LastEditDate="2015-03-26T09:01:49.580" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T09:01:49.580" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6010" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-11T01:44:20.363" Score="6" ViewCount="4688" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just bought &lt;a href=&quot;http://store.apple.com/us/product/HE317VC/A/herschel-supply-co-strand-plus-duffle-bag?fnode=50&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this bag&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://store.storeimages.cdn-apple.com/4437/as-images.apple.com/is/image/AppleInc/aos/published/images/H/E3/HE318/HE318_AV1?wid=400&amp;amp;hei=400&amp;amp;fmt=jpeg&amp;amp;qlt=95&amp;amp;op_sharpen=0&amp;amp;resMode=bicub&amp;amp;op_usm=0.5,0.5,0,0&amp;amp;iccEmbed=0&amp;amp;layer=comp&amp;amp;.v=1400758814753&quot; alt=&quot;it&amp;#39;s a bag&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See that orange zipper? It's way more orange than it looks in this photo. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GgKTB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GgKTBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;close up of zip&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This photo doesn't even do it justice. It is neon, day-glo orange. It's too orange for me, but other than that I like the bag so wish to keep it. I also just spent a bunch of money on this bag, so I don't want to go out and get the zipper replaced or buy dyes and equipment or anything like that as that will just add a greater cost. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I need to find a way to dull or darken this color that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Doesn't inhibit the function of the zipper&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is permanent, or mostly permanent (fading over years of use is to be expected)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Doesn't discolor or otherwise affect the green fabric around the zipper or the red and white fabric inside&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Uses only household supplies or supplies found cheaply at a hardware or grocery store&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have access to a clothes washer and dryer, but not a bathtub. Also, there are a lot of different materials to work with on the zipper: the zipper teeth are plastic, the part that attaches the teeth to the bag is some kind of canvas, and the pull and runner feel like metal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="64" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-10T09:42:49.960" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T12:37:11.703" Title="How can I dull or darken this zipper with household products?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;travel&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6010" CreationDate="2015-03-11T02:27:16.013" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would use a black permanent marker such as a sharpie. It takes some time, but I've before drawn over large plastic areas with a sharpie and it keeps an even color for quite some time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since a marker is a common household item, you can touch-up any scratches in the coating as they appear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T11:05:48.123" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T11:05:48.123" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6012" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2136" CreationDate="2015-03-11T02:31:35.490" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best hack for this is to use heat because heat makes things expand. All you will need is a hairdryer, a thick pair of socks (or two thinner pairs of socks), and your shoes. Put the socks on and then put the shoes on. Now, put the hairdryer on the highest heat. Blow dry the areas where the shoe needs to form to fit your foot (usually the toe and maybe the sides). Bend and flex your feet while you are blow drying. You usually have to do this for 20-30 minutes per shoe. Make sure to hold the hairdryer at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from the shoe to avoid damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/5999/how-to-make-small-shoes-fit-bigger-feet&quot;&gt;This question&lt;/a&gt; is being closed as a dupe, and this was my answer on it (slightly modified)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-18T11:02:58.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6015" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6019" CreationDate="2015-03-11T05:02:53.443" Score="8" ViewCount="54600" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wiper blades leave streaks on my windshield when I run them during rain and this is rather annoying to the point where sometimes I run the wipers with low frequency just so I don't the get the streaks (which affect my visibility) -- but then I pay the price in terms of lowered visibility from the rain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is a simple way to stop / prevent streaking caused by my wiper blades?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4256" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T11:12:08.767" LastActivityDate="2017-11-03T10:23:06.740" Title="How can I remove streaks on my windshield from the wipers?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6005" CreationDate="2015-03-11T06:09:47.950" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In that situation, I usually turn off the TV, unplug it from the wall, and then use a Swiffer duster. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.swiffer.com/products/swiffer-dusters&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.swiffer.com/products/swiffer-dusters&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any dust that's left is removed with a dampened-then-squeezed-dry microfiber cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4357" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T06:09:47.950" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6017" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2015-03-11T06:13:33.340" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A bottle of a solution of vinegar and distilled water, which either has a pouring spout or a spray spout, is in my car for just such an occasion. The night before an expected cold spell, I would pour/spray some of the solution in the keyhole so as to prevent water getting in there and freezing. (I hope that explains it well enough for you, Mooseman.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4357" LastEditorUserId="4357" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T07:22:45.993" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T07:22:45.993" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6018" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6015" CreationDate="2015-03-11T07:28:08.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Clean the wiper blades with a soft cloth. If that does not help, they may be worn out so  you may have to consider replacing your wiper blades with new ones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4321" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T10:00:54.777" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T10:00:54.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6015" CreationDate="2015-03-11T08:40:46.790" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several possibilities that can lead to streaks from the wipers:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Worn out wipers:&lt;/strong&gt; replace them&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dirt&lt;/strong&gt; particles or leaves: clean the wipers&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wax polish&lt;/strong&gt; on the screen: clean the screen with an alcohol-based cleaner&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oil remnants&lt;/strong&gt; from dust on the roads: clean the screen with an alcohol-based cleaner or with gasoline (explosive, be careful!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For cleaning the screen or the wipers we always keep a spray bottle of household glass cleaner in the back of our car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes even worn out wipers can be resurrected for a limited time until they can be replaced. This can be done by wiping the blades with your thumb. This will not only remove dirt particles but it will also somewhat &quot;sharpen&quot; the rubber plates from our skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T10:00:08.907" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T10:00:08.907" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6020" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5992" CreationDate="2015-03-11T09:05:50.407" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;To begin with, most car wheels are centered when the steering wheel is straight. If you have a three spoke steering wheel for example, one of the three should be pointing down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, as you turn your wheel, this &quot;position&quot; might occur again after one revolution, but steering wheels usually only turn about 1.75 times in each direction, so that &quot;position&quot; will only occur 3 times (try in your car to be sure...). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So &lt;strong&gt;if you turn your steering wheel all the way to the left, and then back until the spoke is pointing down, and then one more revolution,&lt;/strong&gt; your wheels should be centred. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aVBeY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aVBeYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Here you can see a centred steering wheel.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If for some reason your &lt;strong&gt;steering wheel happens to be not this way&lt;/strong&gt;, you can also try to turn it all the way to the left, then all the way to the right, and remember how many revolutions you had, and turn half of that amount back (e.g. you turn it 3.5 times from full left to full right, and then 1.75 times back to centre the wheels). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By the way, when parking on hills you might want to turn your wheels purposely as a kind of hand brake. If you turn your wheels, so that if the car would start rolling downhill (for what ever reason), the front wheels would hit the curb, you can assure that it won't roll away, even if your handbrake fails or is not working. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4302" LastEditorUserId="9624" LastEditDate="2017-07-03T07:36:12.693" LastActivityDate="2017-07-03T07:36:12.693" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6021" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2015-03-11T09:12:58.880" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My solution is taking a big breath, quickly, fixing your pose: straight back and head. After that calm down as much as you can. You are non-existent. Breath in and out, slowly in the same rythm. You are in total controll of your body. After 5-10 seconds my hiccups are gone and I'm relaxed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4362" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T09:12:58.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5989" CreationDate="2015-03-11T09:22:21.270" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I cam across a solution but it does require sort of completely destroying your existing speakers which may or may not be desirable...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you will need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A watertight plastic container&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A drill / something to cut into the plastic container&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Glue (something like hot glue or epoxy)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Screwdriver &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sandpaper&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What to do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start by dismantling your existing speakers (remove entire outer casing so all that's left is the speaker and all electrical innards) the buttons should stay in tact but just be dangling around.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get the speaker and place it face down onto your plastic container and draw around the circumference of the speaker cone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut around said drawn circle (repeat 2 &amp;amp; 3 for the buttons)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place all electrical innards inside the box through the speaker hole (which should be just too small to allow the speaker cone all the way through) and apply a small amount of glue around the edge of the speaker cone allowing it to be fixed into place.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;An option at this point could be to get a small plastic bag to sort of line the inside of the box just to add an extra layer of waterproofing.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Glue buttons in place where you've cut holes for them and fix small sheets of plastic (cling film) over them in order to add more waterproofing to these parts and allows them to still be usable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Allow glue to set and Bob's your Uncle (hopefully).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T09:22:21.270" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6023" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6010" CreationDate="2015-03-11T09:56:09.277" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could apply a layer of black shoe polish to the zip, being careful not to get any on the fabric around it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may not be a particularly permanent solution but after a few coats I imagine it would begin to darken.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T09:56:09.277" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5989" CreationDate="2015-03-11T09:57:04.370" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can just add a detail to michaelpri's answer of using a Ziploc bag. This may be safer to use outside the shower without direct water influence but best is you test it with toilet paper, for example, or just something that is easy determined if it's got wet or not. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pinch little &lt;strong&gt;tiny holes into the plastic bag&lt;/strong&gt; with a small needle. Place the speaker membrane right behind those little holes and they hopefully will help the sound waves get through the plastic easier but will prevent water from getting inside the Ziploc bag. I've &lt;strong&gt;not tested&lt;/strong&gt; this, so as I said, you may want to test this with something different than your speaker and also test it in a dry place to determine if tiny holes even help the airwaves get further and be less muffled (please tell me, I'm curious about it!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A different solution without even taking your speaker into the shower would be &lt;strong&gt;placing it&lt;/strong&gt; preferably &lt;strong&gt;in a sink&lt;/strong&gt; next to the shower. As explained in various answers of &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/386/how-can-i-amplify-the-speakers-of-my-iphone/1677#1677&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt; a bowl (in this case we use the sink) amplifies your speakers and makes it easier for the sound waves to get into the shower. If you're worried about the high humidity you could place something over the electronics, best would be some kind of plastic. Water steam is usually hotter than the air in the bathroom so it will fill the room from top to bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I personally just place my phone in my sink next to the shower. I don't protect it in any way since splashes don't get that far and if you're phone didn't break when using in rain it sure won't break when taking some splashes from the shower. Although you're right about high humidity potentially causing defects to your device it sure depends on the size of the bathroom, the temperature of the water (thus the production rate of steam) and the time you shower to fill the whole bathroom with steamy hot air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;Something else just popped into my mind - It will probably make it harder to press buttons on the speaker, but it is possible to achieve with a transparent fabric: &lt;strong&gt;Build your own speaker-&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipi&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tipi&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/strong&gt; These tents, mostly used by Indians, are designed to let smoke out and no rain in. The wooden poles alone already prevent the interior from getting wet by letting rain drops follow the poles all the way to the ground. You can still add a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tipis.org/rain_caps_and_ozans.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Rain Cap or Ozan&lt;/a&gt; to make sure the interior stays 100% dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the size of your speaker I would recommend using toothpicks or wooden skewers as poles and some kind of plastic foil or any other water-repellent material as canvas. This solution includes some tinkering but it sure is a creative one which can add a nice Indian touch to your shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T10:53:05.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1627" CreationDate="2015-03-11T10:13:26.437" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may seem like a super simple hack: why don't you get a USB extension cord? This way your connector won't wear out from repeatedly switching the USB device and you can have the &quot;female&quot; part of the cord in a more convenient location then the back of your computer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1600" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T13:36:50.990" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T13:36:50.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6026" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6015" CreationDate="2015-03-11T11:09:45.697" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Windshield wipers need to be replaced about once a year, and the streaking you're experiencing in rainy weather is almost certainly due to worn out wipers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have replaced them recently, or you cannot replace them soon, examine them and clean them.  They need to be able to flex, and the wiper blade edge needs to be continuous with no cracks or missing pieces. Clean them to remove any dirt, particularly in the areas that would prevent the blade from flexing and moving, and dry them with a soft cloth.  Then spend some time cleaning your windshield so the wipers don't have to work so hard running over insect leftovers and other windshield debris that might be stuck in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, you can try RainX or a similar product.  These cause the windshield to be hydrophobic, which forces water to bead up and fall off the windshield more quickly.  You'll improve your visibility, and even worn out wipers will be able to clear the windshield more effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replacing the wipers, however, is the best solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T11:09:45.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6027" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6030" CreationDate="2015-03-11T15:22:14.990" Score="29" ViewCount="35753" Body="&lt;p&gt;The tube inside by bicycle tire (inner-tube) got a hole and now I can't ride the bike. It isn't a big hole, so I am going to repair it myself. The only problem is that it takes an extremely long time to find the hole. I usually run my finger around the entire tube looking for it, until I eventually find it. This usually takes 20-30 minutes. There must be an better alternative. &lt;strong&gt;What is an easy way to quickly find a hole in a tire tube?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-12T08:57:27.793" LastActivityDate="2019-07-08T23:27:31.967" Title="How to find a hole in a bicycle tire tube quickly" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;time&gt;&lt;bicycle&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6028" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6034" CreationDate="2015-03-11T15:33:14.107" Score="24" ViewCount="44238" Body="&lt;p&gt;We've all had the problem, you need that one dress shirt you own, but it is full of creases because you stuffed it all the way in the back of your closet. No way i am going to iron them, it takes way too much time and effort!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for a way to get creases out of mostly dress shirts, without actually ironing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4373" LastEditorUserId="179" LastEditDate="2015-03-12T18:31:38.733" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:06:48.497" Title="How to remove creases from my shirts without ironing?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6029" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6027" CreationDate="2015-03-11T15:36:32.877" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of the tricks I've heard of is filling the inner tube with air and submerging it in water. If you're having trouble finding the leak, then the air isn't escaping too quickly for you to be able to detect it underwater.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4374" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T15:36:32.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6030" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6027" CreationDate="2015-03-11T15:41:05.373" Score="56" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a &lt;strong&gt;bucket full of water&lt;/strong&gt; (the bigger the diameter is, the better) and push your inflated inner tube into the water - section for section. As long as the hole isn't like really, really tiny, you will see some bubbles right away. With tiny holes you need some steady hands, more time and a good pair of eyes. Small bubbles are hard to spot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For easiest &lt;em&gt;bubble-spotting&lt;/em&gt;, use a &lt;strong&gt;dark bucket&lt;/strong&gt;, because you will see the bubbles better if the background is dark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just make sure to dry the area around the hole thoroughly before applying any kind of fix to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;There is also an improvement to the &lt;em&gt;run-the-finger-along-tube&lt;/em&gt;-method you already know: Instead of moving your finger along the tube, move the tube along your lips - not really touching them, of course. The area around our lips and tip of the nose is &lt;em&gt;extremely sensitive to airflows&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T15:46:33.077" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T15:46:33.077" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6031" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6006" CreationDate="2015-03-11T15:52:59.843" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a turntable and/or vinyl record collection, you may already own a record brush:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yVt76.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yVt76m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;record brush&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bristles are specially designed to remove dust from the surface, not just brush it off to the side. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="64" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T09:25:35.540" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T09:25:35.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6032" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6028" CreationDate="2015-03-11T15:53:55.177" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you wash the shirt and hang it up on a proper hanger immediately after it comes out of the washing machine, make sure it is hung in a warm environment (airing cupboard) and once it is dried it will be relatively crease free so long as you hung it up straight and properly without anything touching it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if you tumble dry your shirts, attempt to iron it immediately after getting it out (if it is still slightly wet then even better) as this will make the creases much easier to get out and you won't have to work as hard for the desired result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than that I can't really think of any way to 'iron' it quickly after leaving it in the back of a closet for ages... I suppose you could obtain a large flat sheet of metal / wood (preferably two) and then lay the shirt out very flat on the floor (one of the sheets) and place the other sheet on top of it and walk over it, heating up the sheet as well may increase your success here but you'll probably end up having to wash it again anyway!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T15:53:55.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6033" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6027" CreationDate="2015-03-11T16:08:13.900" Score="49" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;strong&gt;soapy water&lt;/strong&gt; if you don't have where to submerge the tire:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take soap and some water and make soapy water solution (liquid soap dissolves faster)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start to apply soapy water on the tire with your hand&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you put soapy water on the hole you will see soap bubbles appearing. At the same time you can feel the air flow with your hand. Wet hand becomes more sensitive to air flows.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have seen some children using this method to find a hole on a football or basketball ball, and it will surely work for tires.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2019-05-23T08:19:27.333" LastActivityDate="2019-05-23T08:19:27.333" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6034" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6028" CreationDate="2015-03-11T16:13:59.183" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;How much time do you have? I can save you a lot of &lt;em&gt;effort&lt;/em&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take your shirt and thoroughly wet it in the sink/tub.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wring/squeeze all the water out of it that you can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Toss it in the dryer with a (clean, dry) towel or two.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry for 10-20 minutes, depending on material.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put your shirt on.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just throwing it in the dryer works &lt;em&gt;somewhat&lt;/em&gt;, but wetting it down works better. Unfortunately, this makes it take a while to dry. Adding a couple towels to the load will help draw the moisture out faster. I think that's due to having more dry surface area to wick water into, along with helping the tumble action (a single shirt doesn't tumble as well). Whether that's the reason or not, it significantly speeds up drying time for (very) small loads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done this a few times. With lightweight dress shirts, it's very quick. For heavier winter-weight shirts, it may take a little longer, but it's much easier than ironing. This especially helps if you're running late and need to shower or do other things, since you can do those &lt;em&gt;while&lt;/em&gt; it's drying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This obviously won't put nice ironing creases &lt;em&gt;into&lt;/em&gt; your shirt, but it will get rid of unwanted wrinkles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="89" LastEditorUserId="89" LastEditDate="2015-03-11T16:31:54.097" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T16:31:54.097" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6035" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2015-03-11T16:59:42.333" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My technique runs along similar lines to Francis Davey's, but it doesn't require an audience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I say, out loud: &quot;I don't have hiccups. I had hiccups up until just now, but they've stopped, and I don't have hiccups anymore.&quot; Or something like that. You have to insist on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think this works better if you then focus your mind on something other than hiccups. The critical element is the psychological fake-out, though—we all know from experience that simply thinking about something else isn't going to help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method works very reliably for me, and it worked for the friend who taught it to me, but since it relies on psychological trickery I don't know for sure whether it will work for everyone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4335" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T16:59:42.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6036" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2015-03-11T17:01:15.403" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if the mechanism (for either rice or anything else) is actually a desiccant or mechanical action for breaking the clumps after they form, but I have seen movie theaters (where they are obviously in abundant supply) using popcorn kernels for this purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1876" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T17:01:15.403" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6037" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6028" CreationDate="2015-03-11T17:19:10.567" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take it to the cleaner.  They can do an &quot;Iron-only&quot; service where they don't wash it, just iron it.  It's cheap and fast and good. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4376" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T17:19:10.567" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6038" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5970" CreationDate="2015-03-11T20:10:35.270" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;From personal experience maintaining whiteboards at a university, strong cleaners like simple green and the like are not your friend. They may clean it initially, but tend to leave a detergent behind that alters the property of the boards. Water and a microfiber towel are the only things I'll use on a board. Once they are abraded, there is not much 'conditioning' to be done. The markers require a smooth, hydrophobic surface to function as intended. Detergents work against this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3927" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T20:10:35.270" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6039" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6028" CreationDate="2015-03-11T20:17:23.767" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a damp (clean) towel and put it in the dryer with the wrinkled shirt and dry it on low to medium heat for 10 minutes. The moisture and heat will relax the fibers in the shirt and take out the majority of the wrinkles. The towel will prevent the shirt from getting too hot and burning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you take the shirt out, put it on immediately, or hang it up to prevent it from wrinkling again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T20:17:23.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6040" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2015-03-11T20:28:13.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;3-in-one oil is great for unsticking rusted tools. Unlike WD-40, it is actually a lubricant so it won't dry up. WD-40 is neither a lubricant or a penetrating oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pour a tiny bit into the joint of your pliers and slowly work them back and forth until they become loose again. To remove the surface rust, apply some of the oil to a steel wool pad and rub on the rusty parts until clean. This oil will help &quot;kill&quot; off the rust and prevent it from rusting in the future.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1505" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T20:28:13.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6041" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6027" CreationDate="2015-03-11T20:38:37.213" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may need to use water, as others have said, but before you do that....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get the tube and partially inflate it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hold the tube to your ear and slowly rotate it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you hear the air hissing out, you have found the hole.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not only is this quicker than water, it also works out on the road (as there never seems to be a bucket of water around when you need it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4382" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T20:38:37.213" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6027" CreationDate="2015-03-11T20:50:06.520" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the absence of a bucket with soapy water (eg. on the go), I usually use my &lt;strong&gt;tongue&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't mind the taste of the rubber, it works even better than using your lips. The saliva on your tongue will create a seal against the hole and gently squeezing air out of the tube will 'burp' or 'fart' against your tongue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is very helpful with tiny holes because it's not the size of the hole you are detecting, it is the amount of air that is trapped beneath your tongue before it escapes. You regulate this with air pressure in the tube and tongue pressure on the tube, so take your time and allow the air to build up momentarily before it escapes from beneath your tongue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To be clear, I'm not talking about licking the tube! Lightly press the tip of your tongue against the tube and run the tube against your tongue. When you think you have found the hole then you can press a bit more firmly with the tip of your tongue to seal the hole and verify it's location.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally, it works so well I don't bother with soapy water. Also, if it's not an emergency, I don't patch tubes anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4384" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T20:50:06.520" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6027" CreationDate="2015-03-11T22:05:36.580" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to hook up something in generally. If you have found the leakage, while on the go, saliva works almost as good as leakage-search-spray which is nothing else as soap-water. You can now double check it and check it again to ensure your patch is close. &#xA;It works very good for the valve also (in addition for car-tires valves also...)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2140" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T22:05:36.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6027" CreationDate="2015-03-11T23:41:23.763" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;The quickest overall method is this: Pull the tube from the tire and pump it up well above the volume it would be inside the tire. Then (in a quiet place) rotate the tube past your ear. You will almost certainly be able to find the general location of the leak by hearing the hiss, then explore more closely with your finger, keeping your ear close to the suspected area. You will probably hear a noise as your finger blocks and then unblocks the hole. Lips are also good for detecting the stream of air, as Alex pointed out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus technique: when you remount a tire, move the valve stem so that it is near the tire label. When you get your next flat, find the hole in the inner tube, and then find the corresponding location on the tire itself and explore it for thorns, nails, glass or other puncture-causing objects. If you don't do this, there may still be a sharp object imbeded in your tire and you will quickly get another flat.    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4383" LastActivityDate="2015-03-11T23:41:23.763" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6046" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6027" CreationDate="2015-03-12T02:45:10.970" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For finding leaks in tires of any sort, I like to keep a spray bottle of soap water handy. Just spray the tube, and it will bubble wherever the hole is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4394" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T02:45:10.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6049" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6028" CreationDate="2015-03-12T03:43:18.993" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;One option is to use a steamer. It won't get your shirt as perfect as ironing, but if your shirt has a few wrinkles in it, then steaming it a bit before you put it on will help a lot. There is a certain technique to using a steamer - it involves kind of brushing the shirt downward as you steam the shirt. If your shirt is ironed well enough, you can wear it once or twice, steam the wrinkles away, wear it again, steam, and maybe wear it again before you should probably wash it anyway. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4396" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T03:43:18.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6050" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6069" CreationDate="2015-03-12T03:45:29.247" Score="24" ViewCount="28822" Body="&lt;p&gt;As many of you know, computers cases and their accessories come with all flavors of LED lights these days. When I was in high school, they were all the rave. Now, they very specifically annoy me, especially when I run my computer at night or with lights off mid day (as many of us cave-dwellers do!). I find almost all of these to actually be really annoying and in many cases, too bright (see below for a semi-close example):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ft1ly.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Bright LED&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some good ways you guys know to hide and or cover them? Keep in mind, not all of them are inside the case, where you can just keep the side panel on, but some of them are on various external drives, modems, routers, and headphone volume buttons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried a few things such as permanent marker over the top, with and without tape, for the accessories, but without much luck. So tried-and-true ideas would be greatly appreciated!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1319" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-03-30T16:21:08.630" Title="Hiding or covering annoying LED lights on computer and accessories" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6053" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2015-03-12T06:22:15.480" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use coffee beans instead of rice grains, it works the same but they are bigger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And no, it won't pick up the coffee flavor. It's a very common thing in Argentinean restaurants. I've never felt, after using salt from the table, that my food tastes like coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4401" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-13T11:11:45.707" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T11:11:45.707" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6054" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-12T07:17:15.523" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT USE; PENDING DELETION..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-12T19:53:05.917" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T19:53:05.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6055" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-12T07:17:15.523" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE; PENDING DELETION." OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-12T19:53:05.917" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T19:53:05.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6050" CreationDate="2015-03-12T07:51:23.383" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something I found out the hard way is that a layer of &lt;strong&gt;super glue&lt;/strong&gt; significantly dims the brightness of the LEDs. While it won't remove the light completely, it will dim it a lot, and you could apply tape (duct or electrical tape would work the best) to completely eliminate the rest of the light.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bear in mind that super gluing will be permanent and it will not easily come off again (possible question for life hack) so while it is a good solution it won't really be reversible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To be honest I would have thought a layer of &lt;strong&gt;duct tape&lt;/strong&gt; (a couple layers of &lt;strong&gt;electrical tape&lt;/strong&gt;) would be plenty to block out all the light but I guess it depends on the shape and everything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method I've thought of which I have very high hopes for is &lt;strong&gt;Blue Tac&lt;/strong&gt; or any other mouldable adhesive putty. You would easily be able to press this over the light and mould it so that it covers the entire LED, make the layer thick enough so that all the light will be blocked out and you'll be laughing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So to recap:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Superglue&lt;/strong&gt; for dimming significantly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Duct or electrical tape&lt;/strong&gt; - for good light blocking&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blue Tac&lt;/strong&gt; for a non permanent solution that can mould to any LED shape.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(&lt;em&gt;A further advantage is that if the LED is in a sort of hole, Blue Tac will easily fill in that hole and cover the LED completely&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: Do not cover any vents or such things as this will lead to your device overheating and eventual death.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-06-02T09:40:39.270" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T09:40:39.270" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6057" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6027" CreationDate="2015-03-12T08:13:05.660" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;At most bike shops here they sell this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5CDCV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5CDCVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is like a box with small very light balls in them. Just move it along the tire and the balls will start to jump at the hole&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2026" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:15:15.907" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:15:15.907" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6058" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6028" CreationDate="2015-03-12T09:06:36.077" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since everyone rely on having a dryer (which I don't have) I'll suggest a different solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can carefully fold the shirt and sit on it, your body temperature will do the rest. You have to wait a while though... I used to do this before going out: we met at my place, dine and then leave. While dining the shirt was on the chair I was sitting on. It will not remove completely the wrinkles but helps a lot.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can improve using something flat (but still needs to transfer heat) to put over the shirt to avoid to wrinkle the shirt yourself.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pro Tip: try not to fart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4252" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T09:06:36.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6059" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4003" CreationDate="2015-03-12T10:37:23.820" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I experienced the same problem, I would just take my scarf, wrap it once around it, so when I sit on it I won't lose it but I could take it away easily, and then use the rest as u cushion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's not the best solution, but it was the easiest for me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4369" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T10:37:23.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6060" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5568" CreationDate="2015-03-12T11:47:01.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Be aware that only having some case fans would not automatically guarantee a good air flow.&#xA;Direction, m³/min and such things can vastly influence the effective airflow in a computer case. Also opening of a case can destroy a good airflow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can try to visualize your airflow using the smoke of a cigarette:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the case if it has no window.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put transparent plastic foil instead of the opened side to be able&#xA;to see the smoke.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the burning cigarette outside of one of the fans that blow air&#xA;INTO the case&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Examples of bad fan configuration would be: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;All fans blowing into the case&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;All fans sucking air out of the case&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Much more m³/min airflow into the case than outward&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4410" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T11:47:01.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6061" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6028" CreationDate="2015-03-12T11:56:14.890" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately I can`t comment on an answer. &#xA;I have 2 working tips. &#xA;Hang the shirt on a wire hanger in your steamy bathroom, after you took a shower/bath. The moist air together with gravitation will eliminate a lot of wringles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The secon tip was one of my gfs grandfather. He used this method for his suit back when he was young. Place the shirt carefully as you want it under your fitted sheet (best the ones you can hook over your mattress) and sleep on it. Its like the method Narmer posted in his answer but you get an more heat/contact than just sitting on it.&#xA;Perhaps place a second sheet or some other cloth over it, if you have concernes for the hygiene :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4412" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T11:56:14.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-12T12:24:53.660" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maintain your thumb nails on both hands. When others grow up, use them to trim it. Also keep an mutual relationship with both of them when you needed. It is far better than biting. Believe me, this answer is typed with experienced hands. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4409" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T12:24:53.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6063" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6028" CreationDate="2015-03-12T12:48:21.513" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some folks have suggested hanging it while you take a shower, or throwing it in the dryer. The best this will accomplish is to trade big creases for small creases. It's also time consuming. And they generally won't do any good for really deep creases. If you need to wear a dress shirt to look nice, I think you'll still fall short of your goal this way. Plus, dryers can be hard on clothes. They'll shrink more, increase brittleness, cause more abrasion leading to holes and piling, and just generally shorten the life of the clothing. You'll have to buy dress shirts a bit more often than you would've otherwise.&#xA;A steamer can help, but then you might as well just iron, as you'll probably use its steam function when you do. And an iron will let you make creases where you might want them, such as down the sleeve, or to help the collar stay down. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're not going to iron, there are really only two options. Either cover the shirt with a sweater, so only the collar and maybe cuffs are showing, as one commenter suggested. Or, let your shirts hang freely without getting crunched by all the other clothes. Over time, gravity will pull those wrinkles out. It will take a long time, but if you don't wear the shirts very often to begin with, that shouldn't matter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4414" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T12:48:21.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6064" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-12T14:09:05.053" Score="5" ViewCount="14124" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use an antenna to receive local networks. It works well and costs me nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bM5aL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, there are a couple fringe channels I'd like to receive. At present, I receive them inconsistently. I can confirm the antenna is pointed in the correct direction towards the tower. I'd also rather not use a powered amplifier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What else can I try?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-03-01T15:39:32.973" LastActivityDate="2018-07-07T22:36:22.397" Title="How to improve tv reception at home?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;broadcast&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6065" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6064" CreationDate="2015-03-12T14:09:05.053" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Correctly orienting a directional antenna is important. Try also positioning the antenna at a higher altitude and near a window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have access to an attic, and you are willing to buy a long coaxial cable (A &quot;quad-shield&quot; cable is best for preventing signal loss), place the antenna there. Because a roof is both thinner than walls and lacking of wiring, and because of the higher altitude, you will receive a stronger signal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some channels are simply impossible to receive either because of the effective radiated power vs. distance and various sources of interference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T14:09:05.053" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6066" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6064" CreationDate="2015-03-12T14:30:36.910" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;An old fashioned trick with no need of repositioning the antenna is: &lt;strong&gt;Wrap with aluminum foil&lt;/strong&gt;.&#xA;Wrap every antenna (or sticking out piece of metal) with it. You may even want to try using a bigger piece of aluminum foil to actually extend the antenna.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T14:30:36.910" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6050" CreationDate="2015-03-12T17:04:42.790" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know these two tricks - one of them to cover any light, and the other to turn off the motherboard lights, specifically. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Nail Polish&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, nail polish.  Just grab one with a dark color (black, deep blue, or alike), and put a little over the LED...  That will probably dim the light a bit, but if you keep adding layers over layers of nail polish, you can completely turn it off after 3-4 polish applications.  The good thing about it is that is super easy to apply, it dries out really quick, and you can remove it later using nail polish remover. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Motherboard's BIOS settings&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are lucky, there might be an option in your motherboard's BIOS settings to turn off the LEDs.  I know it depends on the manufacturer to put those options in there, but I think it's worth a shot to check the settings and find out.  Some examples out there: &lt;a href=&quot;http://hardforum.com/archive/index.php/t-1684550.html&quot;&gt;How do I remove/stop an LED on the motherboard?&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1706691/motherboard-led-lights.html&quot;&gt;New motherboard, led lights always on&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?10565-Turning-off-the-onboard-LEDs&quot;&gt;Turning off the onboard LEDs&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2579" LastEditorUserId="2579" LastEditDate="2015-03-13T13:18:46.280" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T13:18:46.280" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6070" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6028" CreationDate="2015-03-12T17:34:22.427" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm always a little reluctant to goo with a dedicated product as a lifehack, but in this case, my normal concern there doesn't seem to apply.*&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You really, really should try &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00JKSYPNQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Downy Wrinkle Releaser&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nlaHt.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nlaHtm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've had your exact situation forever, and for any shity that doesn't actually need to have visible pressed creases, it's roughly as effective and &lt;em&gt;much&lt;/em&gt; faster than most other methods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You literally just spray it on wrinkled clothes, (or a creased area,) flatten the damp part with your hands, and the wrinkles come out.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So it's &lt;em&gt;much&lt;/em&gt; faster than:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Heating up and possibly filling an iron, etc. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dampening clothes and using the dryer (which is still better if you have a &lt;em&gt;bunch&lt;/em&gt; of slightly wrinkled items).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Steaming (machine or shower)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And you can travel with it for hotel use, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Negatives:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It has a pretty strong floral smell.  I don't mind it, and it gets milder after a bit, but the initial scent is hard to miss.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I wouldn't use it on anything really delicate, like silk, but most other possible solutions have issues there too.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's not &lt;em&gt;quite&lt;/em&gt; as effective on wool as it is on cotton, but I still find it better for sweaters than ironing most of the time&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*_ Normally, when there's a dedicated product for a task, it's not a great lifehacks answer, but that's usually a function of it being &lt;em&gt;the one everyone knows,&lt;/em&gt; but is either not not available to the OP, or not appropriate for some specific reason.  That doesn't appear to be the case here, and no one has mentioned it, and I've found it MUCH easier than the traditional methods for the case described.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="67" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:06:48.497" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:06:48.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6071" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6006" CreationDate="2015-03-12T17:35:40.123" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The last time I encountered this, I used an open source graphics editor and followed a tutorial to fix the dust.  I find that dust on people's faces are the most noticeable so I only spent time on those.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2841" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T17:35:40.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6072" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1817" CreationDate="2015-03-12T17:39:55.533" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Break the other hinge.  Apply duct tape to the lid and tray and wrap excess around back of case.  Be sure to only create a living hinge without excess tape along the sides.  You want free movement.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4426" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T17:39:55.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6073" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6028" CreationDate="2015-03-12T17:54:36.760" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;time - 8 - 12 hours&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;thick hanger - preferably plastic coat hanger, or multiple plastic shirt hangers, do not use wire hanger [rust stains]&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;shower rod&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;spray bottle - of water - will use approx 1 cup&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put shirt on hanger, fasten all buttons&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put hanger on shower rod&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;soak shirt top to bottom, front, back, sides, sleeves, using sprayer, the larger the creases then use more water, and the longer it takes to dry.  Smooth any large creases out of shirt while wet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;leave shirt to air dry &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;water drips out of shirt, so hang over large container or water resistant floor, i.e. bathroom&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;as the water drips out, gravity [weight of water] pulls the wrinkles out of the shirt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;can only use this on machine washable shirts, as others don't react well to water, or will stretch from weight of the water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4428" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T17:54:36.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6008" CreationDate="2015-03-12T18:01:58.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Everyone at my work has headphones like this.  They have a simple solution: &lt;strong&gt;wear them one ear at a time&lt;/strong&gt;, and switch ears every 20-30 minutes.  I'd also recommend listening to it with both ears until you just start to get uncomfortable, then go one ear at a time until you cool down.  I know it's probably not exactly what you're looking for, but it works pretty well.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4431" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T18:01:58.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6076" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6028" CreationDate="2015-03-12T18:28:54.717" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm generally a big proponent of dryroning™, especially for slacks. I don't like to wash (let alone dry-clean) things over and over that just aren't dirty. But in many cases like this I think you will find that breaking out the iron and spot ironing those wrinkles is actually much faster and more effective than the alternatives. Always be wary of solutions that are more trouble than the original problem.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But here's the official dryroning approach: &#xA;1) with a spray bottle, spray a little water on the more stubborn creases&#xA;2) throw a pretty wet hand towel into the dryer with your shirt. Add a dryer sheet to freshen up that shirt you've apparently abandoned in your closet for months. &#xA;3) Set the dryer to a low setting and tumble til dry. Remove promptly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pro tip: &quot;&lt;em&gt;it is full of creases because you stuffed it all the way in the back of your closet&lt;/em&gt;&quot; Don't do that and you won't have this problem in the first place. Prevention is the best cure. :) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4432" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T18:28:54.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6077" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6027" CreationDate="2015-03-12T20:04:04.977" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;At home, I use the bucket method. However, &quot;in the field&quot; I don't carry a bucket with me when I cycle. Finding the source of the puncture can be critical, whether one is patching the tube or using a replacement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I first chalk the tire at the value stem, and mark the rotation direction on the tube. This allows me to &quot;align&quot; the punctured tube with the tire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After removing the wheel, and separating the tire from the tube, I inflate the tube and both listen and feel for a leak. Sometimes I hear it. Other times I feel the escaping air on my face or eye. Once I know where the puncture is on the tube, I can align it to the tire, and find the place on the tire where the puncture occurred. There may still be debris in the tire that I need to remove such as metal, glass, nails, and even a wood splinter once.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4436" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T20:04:04.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6079" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6064" CreationDate="2015-03-12T21:53:14.023" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make sure you've got a clear line of sight to the transmitter antenna.  Anything between your antenna and the transmitter will make the signal worse; obstructions containing water (eg. trees) or metal (eg. mesh-reinforced plaster or stucco) are especially bad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obstructions &lt;em&gt;near&lt;/em&gt; the line of sight usually make things worse, but can occasionally have the paradoxical effect of improving the signal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there are any buildings nearby with large metal surfaces, try pointing the antenna at them.  Occasionally you can catch a reflection that's stronger than the direct-line signal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1762" LastActivityDate="2015-03-12T21:53:14.023" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5976" CreationDate="2015-03-12T23:58:52.513" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The list of publicly known US Currency security features can be found &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moneyfactory.gov/anticounterfeiting/securityfeatures.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Essentially, they are:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;- Each bill has a watermark featuring the same historical figure as the main portrait.&#xA;- Use of Color-Shifting Ink on the face in the lower-left corner&#xA;- Various Fine-Line printing patterns&#xA;- Polyester security thread running through paper&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The brand-new (late 2013) bills have completely new designs and sets of security features that can be found &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newmoney.gov&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;  They are numerous and vary by denomination, so I'll leave them as an exercise for the reader.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't wish to memorize these attributes, you can get an actual 'counterfeit detection pen' for under $5 &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0042ET0LU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;  They likely don't work any better than the hacked-one in the currently accepted answer, but I doubt you could re-create one for less.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4443" LastEditorUserId="4443" LastEditDate="2015-03-13T16:36:53.190" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T16:36:53.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6081" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6082" CreationDate="2015-03-13T00:35:11.237" Score="10" ViewCount="90417" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do a lot of sketching and drawing on my iPad. I usually use a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ipad-tablet-ereader-accessories/tablet-stylus/pcmcat242000050006.c?id=pcmcat242000050006&quot;&gt;stylus&lt;/a&gt;, but I recently lost mine. I can draw with my fingers, but I would prefer to use a stylus because it's just easier and I can do more stuff with one. I'm getting a new one soon (probably), but I need something to replace it for a week or two. &lt;strong&gt;What is a good substitute for a tablet stylus?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2020-03-02T02:51:57.430" Title="Substitute for a tablet stylus" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6082" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6081" CreationDate="2015-03-13T01:38:54.087" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Aluminum foil works similarly to a stylus. I've successfully created a stylus by wrapping several (~7) layers of aluminum foil over the eraser end of a pencil. Note that the contact points will not be as smooth as with a good stylus (e.g., lines drawn may be dashed) and if the foil rips it &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; scratch the screen, so be cautious.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T01:38:54.087" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6085" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5786" CreationDate="2015-03-13T07:19:54.837" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an electric stove that is too weak to light up a napkin (or you get smoke before), try dropping a bit of sugar or flour on a red-hot surface, while holding the napkin close. Best soak the napkin in oil beforehand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4451" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T07:19:54.837" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6086" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6050" CreationDate="2015-03-13T08:42:33.750" Score="5" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Easiest way to &quot;block&quot; the lights is to disable them. Just cut one of the wires leading away from each LED (keep reading).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unless one has plans to get real fancy later on, it doesn't matter which one; just one leading away from each LED&gt;  Some wires are connected to the motherboard in a way they can be pulled and put back using a sharp nosed pliers... no cutting needed and one can put it back later. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Secure each loose end separately.  One can use black electrical tape or a very small &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twist-on_wire_connector&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;wire nut&lt;/a&gt;.  If it was a pulled connector, secure exposed metal with electrical tape.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are variations that depend on one's skill/knowledge of electricity.  All things equal, no fancy plans in the future (but wanting to leave options open) and assuming lower skill, I would say the best place to cut is half-way between the longer wire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;                                                 ________________&#xA;                   ______________________________________________D &#xA;                                            |&#xA;                                            |&#xA;                              Cut half way between longer wire.&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is just a judgement call and conditions may dictate otherwise.  There are pros and cons with where to cut. People will comment below on considerations and alternatives to this and other points.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A good idea for the future, (maybe you want to sell it one day and the buyer wants pretty lights), is to label each wire.  An easy way to label is cut a strip of paper slightly narrower than scotch tape, write down whatever, place it on tape a little larger on all sides and extending on the ends, and then fold over the wire:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;                    Wire&#xA;                     ||&#xA;        _____________||_____________&#xA;Tape   |               LED Wire A1  |  (Text is written on thin piece of paper and stuck&#xA;       |____________________________|   on tape. Tape shown sticky side shown down.)&#xA;                     ||&#xA;                     ||&#xA;    Fold tape over wire, sticking to itself.&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, unplug everything first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disclaimer: Electricity can kill you.  Unplug everything first.  Take to a licensed repair shop already opened up with wires identified, and let them cut the wires.  A nice repair shop will do it for next to nothing. And by &quot;next to nothing&quot;, if it only takes them a minute, I would estimate the cost to be about $0.00. At that price, insist on a $5 tip. (But depending on where you take it and the culture, they could charge more, of course.  &lt;strong&gt;I wouldn't.&lt;/strong&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4452" LastEditorUserId="4452" LastEditDate="2015-03-13T08:55:30.453" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T08:55:30.453" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6081" CreationDate="2015-03-13T11:35:05.760" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using Aluminum foil has already been &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/6082/1238&quot;&gt;mentioned by Mooseman&lt;/a&gt;. Since there are different ways of crafting your own stylus, I'd like to expand on this a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnet.com/how-to/diy-the-2-minute-stylus/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;method found on CNET&lt;/a&gt; uses aluminum foil as well but also includes a Q-tip to accomplish a screen gentle meeting place:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Here's what you'll need:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A cotton swab (aka &quot;Q-tip&quot;) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Aluminum foil &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scissors &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tape &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A pen &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Steps:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the ink from the pen. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the cotton swab at a sharp angle and insert it into the mouth of the pen. Secure with tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the foil around the neck of the pen, a couple of centimeters above the tip of the cotton swab. Wrap tightly, and secure with tape at the top. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Moisten the cotton swab with a drop of water. (No, this will not harm your tablet's or phone's screen.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is what the process should look like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fq2oV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fq2oVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;CNET - 2 minute stylus&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;Another &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5532481/turn-a-cheap-pen-into-a-touchscreen-stylus&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;method found on lifehacker&lt;/a&gt; uses conductive foam instead of aluminum foil. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YE8rGuLCtU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here's a video&lt;/a&gt; in case you don't like &lt;em&gt;reading&lt;/em&gt; instructions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;What you'll need:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A small piece of conductive foam &lt;sup&gt;(the kind that microchips and other small electronic parts come embedded in)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scissors &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A not insulated wire &lt;sup&gt;or a wire stripper to remove insulation&lt;/sup&gt; more than twice the length of your pen&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tape&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A pen&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Steps:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the ink from the pen.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Disassemble the rear of the pen so that you get a tube. If you can't easily achieve this, you may want to use a different pen or try to break the rear off.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut a small stripe off of the conductive foam so it's a little bit wider than the tip of the pen.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the wire around the foam multiple times at about one-third of the stripe.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stuff the piece of conductive foam into the tip of the pen, making sure that some of the foam sticks out of the pen and the wire sticks out of the rear of the pen.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the excess wire around the pen in a spiral course (in direction of the tip).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fix it in position with tape so that you're touching the wire with your skin while holding the pen normally.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Trim the sticking out foam so that it has a more round shape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is how it might look like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9zPfZ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9zPfZm.png&quot; alt=&quot;conductive foam stylus&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T12:44:01.300" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6090" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6050" CreationDate="2015-03-13T12:32:02.750" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Aluminum foil&lt;/strong&gt;, works nicely on the outside. It blocks the light completely and can be molded around leds that stick out. Use regular tape (like scotch tape) for easy removal, in case you need to check if the appliance is still working properly.&#xA;You could tidy up by covering the whole (foil + tape) with tape matching the colour of the appliace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do not use it inside&lt;/strong&gt; computers (accessories) or where electrical components are bare! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Doesnt work so well around small children as the shiny stuff arouses their curiosity and they want to pry it loose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4460" LastEditorUserId="4460" LastEditDate="2015-03-13T12:40:18.207" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T12:40:18.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1694" CreationDate="2015-03-13T14:14:04.270" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bmj.com/rapid-response/2011/11/02/heat-loss-head-cold-weather&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;a recent discussion on body heat loss in the &lt;em&gt;British Medical Journal&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;As the main channel of convective and radiant heat loss when the body is well insulated, exposure of the head and face can account for a large proportion of body heat loss… The claim that there is nothing special about the head in heat balance ignores the important influence of facial cooling in air on systemic cardiovascular reflex responses and that body temperature can be selectively influenced by cooling of the head and face.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You say you are already wrapping yourself in a quilt, so it looks like your body is &quot;well insulated&quot;.  Wearing a hat (or better yet, a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balaclava_%28clothing%29&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;balaclava&lt;/a&gt;) will help warm the exposed parts of your body, including your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4465" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T14:14:04.270" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2015-03-13T14:35:02.337" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, fill the jar with warm water and then use your fingers to wipe as much peanut butter as you can off the inside surface.  (Don't spend more than a few seconds on this; it's not necessary to get all the peanut butter off at this point.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then empty the jar and fill it up a bit more than halfway with hot water and maybe a little dish soap.  Screw the lid onto the jar, hold it securely, and shake it vigorously, turning it once or twice in the process.  Ten or twenty seconds of agitation should very quickly dislodge all the remaining peanut butter.  (In rare cases you may need to repeat the process with fresh hot water.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4465" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T14:35:02.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6093" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1694" CreationDate="2015-03-13T15:08:26.463" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;External Mouse/Keyboard is what I use when it's cold :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have an USB Keyboard (Or an old keyboard with an &lt;a href=&quot;http://cdn.cnetcontent.com/3c/83/3c8307ee-c082-43f9-85af-65118f9605bd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;adapter&lt;/a&gt;), you can just find a surface where to leave your laptop, and use the external keyboard (and/or mouse) instead. That way you can actually keep your hands under the quilt together with the keyboard. :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4083" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T15:08:26.463" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6095" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2231" CreationDate="2015-03-13T16:06:55.853" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to add that most of the time the bad breath from garlic is not caused from residue in your mouth but rather from the digestion of the garlic. Sulfur containing compounds from the garlic (and other smelling food) like allicin are broken down in your stomach and liver... and result in sulfur compounds in your body. A lot of these compounds leave the body via breathing and urinating (and as far as I know sweating) in the form of the stable  allyl methyl sulfide, which last a long time in your body. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As often known in Arabic/Middle Eastern countries, milk and other milk products help with the smell as well as string taste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Literature:&#xA;Suarez, F.; Springfield, J.; Furne, J.; Levitt, M. &quot;Differentiation of mouth versus gut as site of origin of odoriferous breath gases after garlic ingestion,&quot; Am. J. Physiol. 1999, 276(2 Pt 1), G425–30.&#xA;Maier, Karyn (5 June 2010). &quot;Garlic and Body Odor&quot;. Livestrong. Retrieved 8 October 2012.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or easier: &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic_breath&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic_breath&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4412" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T03:37:28.703" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T03:37:28.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1817" CreationDate="2015-03-13T16:56:10.940" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;1) Straighten a paper-clip&lt;br&gt;&#xA;2) Bend the tip to fit into the tiny hole in the bottom of the jewel case at the right depth&lt;br&gt;&#xA;3) Use some 5-minute epoxy and &lt;em&gt;carefully&lt;/em&gt; affix the paperclip along the edge of the case where the broken piece used to be, with the lid closed and the tip of the paper clip in the hole.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;4) When the epoxy is set, you may bend the clip toward the hole to give a slight amount of tension&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voila. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4443" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T16:56:10.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6098" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-13T18:31:43.727" Score="32" ViewCount="63743" Body="&lt;p&gt;I work in an office environment where I don't have access to toothpicks or floss. I do sometimes remember to bring some to work, and when I have them they're the obvious solution, but often I've run out and forgotten to replace them, or left them in the pocket of a jacket I didn't bring to work that day, or whatever. Or maybe I'm at a client site and can't just leave my toothpicks lying around. The point is, I don't have any.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the situation is that I eat lunch at work and get some food stuck in my teeth. Now I've got a meeting coming up in 30 minutes and I'd really like to get the food unstuck, but don't have the usual tools to do the job. If it's right in front, sometimes I can get it out with my fingernail, but more often that just seems to make my gums bleed without actually getting the food out, which is even worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I use to get the food out of my teeth before my important meeting?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="168" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:42:42.653" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T04:33:36.480" Title="How can I get food unstuck from my teeth while at work?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="14" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6099" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6081" CreationDate="2015-03-13T18:32:28.730" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;A carrot is a great 'on-the-fly' method, and doubles up as a healthy snack for after.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;cheap, and readily available in most homes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BdlEP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BdlEPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T11:56:10.677" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T11:56:10.677" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6100" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-13T18:33:54.153" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a sip of water and swish it around in your mouth in the same way you would a fluoride rinse. This will push out most particles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've used -- although it may not be the best idea -- a bent paperclip. It works essentially the same as a toothpick, but is metal, so it can hurt your gums if you're not careful. Use the bathroom mirror if possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T18:33:54.153" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6101" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-13T18:33:58.420" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a bit of thread off some clothing, or maybe a strip of Scotch tape folded in half (adhesive on the inside) and use that to get between your teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-13T19:50:47.367" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T19:50:47.367" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6102" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-13T18:41:07.690" Score="27" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I've had a take-out lunch, upon finishing lunch I'll often have an empty soft drink cup and a straw. I've found that the tip of the straw can often work a bit like floss.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MOeAR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The open part of the straw often fits down over my tooth, so I can kind of get it around all sides of the tooth at once.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's no substitute for floss, but it can work in a pinch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="168" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:45:47.070" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:45:47.070" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6103" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-13T19:05:31.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before the toothbrush became popular, people used a tooth cloth or tooth rag.  So you could use a (wet?) paper towel and get &lt;em&gt;some&lt;/em&gt; of the food off your teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T19:05:31.817" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6104" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-13T19:08:14.853" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not as good of a solution as a bent paperclip, but if you have a ballpoint pen with a cap, sometimes the cap has a thin-ish tab sticking off it that's smaller than your fingernails. You can also use a tine from a plastic fork or the corner of a business card to get the same effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yxZGK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yxZGKm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T14:05:31.487" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T14:05:31.487" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6105" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="386" CreationDate="2015-03-13T19:11:24.090" Score="5" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut a slit in the middle of a cardboard roll e.g. aluminium foil. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert a cup or funnel on either end of the roll, as shown below:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We can even rotate the cup to amplify in a particular direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6rEy5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6rEy5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:16:47.197" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:16:47.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6108" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-13T20:27:59.017" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;You just need to fold the paper as shown in the figure in such a way that the tip should be pointed and strong. And it is easy to find a piece of paper. Most of all you don't need to make a perfect cone. I hope it helps, without hurting your gums.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bLSLO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bLSLOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4472" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T14:04:58.073" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T14:04:58.073" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6109" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5987" CreationDate="2015-03-13T21:40:21.007" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most modern cameras follow a standard for attaching to tripods, the post is 1/4 inch in diameter with a coarse thread. Any hardware store will have bolts of varying length that fit this.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;The question then becomes &quot;What do you want to stick this post through?&quot; You can make a base from anything you're willing to drill through: a board, a chair, cigar store indian, or a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0000DD6XG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;clamp&lt;/a&gt;; or make a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.diyphotography.net/the-super-small-bottle-cap-tripod&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;bottle tripod&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4475" LastActivityDate="2015-03-13T21:40:21.007" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6111" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-14T00:47:09.463" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use these which I carry in my wallet.  They're available on Amazon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VXYwA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VXYwAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Fresh &amp;amp; Go Wallet Floss&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are a single use length of floss glued in a sort of paper wrapper.  You tear the paper in half providing a length of floss with a convenient handle at each end.  Since they're sealed you can carry them in your wallet or purse until you need them and they stay sanitary.  They're also pretty compact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4481" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T14:05:15.983" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T14:05:15.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6112" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3990" CreationDate="2015-03-14T01:43:45.137" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A good option would be to invest in some gel type in soles. They will protect your heels, and they are cheaper to replace than a pair of good trainers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;you can pick them up from shoe shops, ebay, or your local pharmacy. It may also be worth getting your worn out trainers repaired at your local cobbler. It costs very little, and they can give professional advice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-25T10:29:35.147" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T10:29:35.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6113" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1627" CreationDate="2015-03-14T01:57:56.740" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the vendor does not follow USB specifications, color the top of the plug red, and you'll know that the red side always goes up. Alternatively, usually for me the side with the holes that are not filled in goes up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1811" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T01:57:56.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6115" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-14T03:41:07.930" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Chewing gum. That's it. Just chew a stick of gum for a couple of minutes and it will dislodge the food bits by itself, no extra effort required. Just don't make too much noise while doing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4483" LastEditorUserId="4483" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:49:26.337" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:49:26.337" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-14T07:30:54.470" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use flossing sticks at work, but whenever I run out of those, then I use a pushpin:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/esI3N.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is something that can be found in any office environment.  The fact that the end is sharp means it's good for squeezing in between your teeth and digging out pieces of food.  I have a small mirror at my desk and it helps to make sure that I don't prick my gums.  Also, when using the pushpin, try to keep your head tilted downward - that way if you were to drop the pushpin, it won't fall into your mouth.  It would cause serious problems if you accidentally swallowed it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like David Richerby said, a pushpin could scratch off the enamel from teeth, so only use it if you have nothing better at your disposal.  If you have to use a pushpin, then use it with care and only use it to dig out food that's stuck between your teeth.  Don't start flossing all of your teeth with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastEditorUserId="1432" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T07:11:40.753" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T07:11:40.753" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6117" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-14T10:32:32.420" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep a toothbrush in your desk.  Even if you run out of toothpaste it should do the job.  Some models even have a pick on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1686" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T10:32:32.420" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6118" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6126" CreationDate="2015-03-14T12:32:47.023" Score="2" ViewCount="980" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently I dyed my girlfriends hair with a standard blonde hair dye kit you can get from boots / super drug (cosmetic stores) and it has turned some of the hair a yellow colour as opposed to the blonde colour desired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pack comes with shampoo that's designed to brighten these yellow parts but it doesn't really work so I was wondering if there were any household products or easily obtainable (cheap) products that could be used to brighten these yellow bits of hair? Also any tips on how to avoid it going yellow in the first place would be appreciated!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Her natural hair colour is brown and the dye is mainly to touch up the roots as they come through over time - professional salons are so expensive and to be honest don't do that great of a job!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:34:58.510" Title="How to remove / brighten yellow patches in hair" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6119" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6125" CreationDate="2015-03-14T12:42:23.350" Score="12" ViewCount="26839" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the winter, the porcelain toilet seats can get extremely cold and are just unpleasant to sit on in the event that 'doody' calls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there a quick way to warm up the toilet seat to make it more comfortable to sit on?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2020-12-26T18:17:35.880" Title="How to quickly warm up a toilet seat" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-14T13:15:34.340" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many Swiss Army Knives include a toothpick.  It's something to look for in any multi-tool, even if not primarily a knife.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T13:15:34.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6121" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2015-03-14T14:33:22.457" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Three rather simple methods you could use before/instead of sitting down on the cold seat:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Preheat the toilet seat&lt;/em&gt; by rubbing the ring for a while using your hands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Add some insulation&lt;/em&gt;, like covering the ring with toilet paper&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Avoid sitting on the it&lt;/em&gt;, squat over it like they do in some cultures&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:33:00.017" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:33:00.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2015-03-14T15:19:38.157" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a minute to spare before sitting, try using a blow dryer, otherwise known as a hair dryer, on it. That should work pretty well, but only if you aren't dancing from holding it in. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A prevention method, and not really a hack, is to buy either a heated seat or one of those cushioned seats which will still be cold but should warm up much faster. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:33:34.760" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:33:34.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6123" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6124" CreationDate="2015-03-14T16:28:16.923" Score="6" ViewCount="7712" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lot of things come with plastic cable ties on them. Cable ties are very durable and I can only take them off with scissors. Because they're so durable, I want to be able to use them for other things. &lt;strong&gt;How can I undo a plastic cable tie so that it is still usable?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case you don't know what a cable tie is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hUceJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;cable/zip tie&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: Some people call them zip ties&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:00:38.970" LastActivityDate="2017-08-02T02:53:20.940" Title="How to undo a cable tie so that it is reusable" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6124" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6123" CreationDate="2015-03-14T16:33:28.470" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you can see it the images you've provided, there is usually a small tab that slots into the grooves of the zip tie in order to stop the cable undoing, some of the smaller ones used with electronics can relatively easily be undone by simply pulling either side hard, however, for more heavy duty ones, this is near impossible to do so you'll need to do something else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you get something &lt;strong&gt;small and pointy&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;(a pin or needle but other small objects will work)&lt;/em&gt; and put into the block with this tab and try to pull it down with the object you are using and then it should undo very easily!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bXPey.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bXPeym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;undoing zip tie with needle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It won't damage the zip tie and it will still be useable and once you've had a couple of goes at it, it'll be very easy for you to do. Some more expensive zip ties have a small button like thing on the block which will undo the zip tie by moving this tab out of the way, so if you use them a lot you could look into investing in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cableorganizer.com/cable-ties-releasable/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;something like this&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://m.wikihow.com/Open-Cable-Ties&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here is a link to a similar method&lt;/a&gt; to the one I have mentioned previously with a slight variation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:04:43.923" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:04:43.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6125" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2015-03-14T16:40:02.033" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I assume both warming up and insulating the toilet seat from the skin will give the same comfort. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Socks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place socks on either side of the toilet seat. This will prevent the direct contact of buttocks with the toilet seat, but there are some risks involved in it as the socks may get germs, so be sure to wash them afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Toilet paper&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fold the toilet paper three or four times and place it on one side of the seat, ensuring that it covers one side of the oval seat. Do the same for other side. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Rub with Napkin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rub the seat with towel napkin until it warms up to the satisfactory level. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Artificial seat made of cloth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stitch a seat shaped material with some thin layer of insulating material. Have some sets of this. Replace it daily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:31:34.013" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:31:34.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6118" CreationDate="2015-03-14T17:32:09.627" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's no 'hack' answer I'd suggest, other than the relatively safe but probably, in this case, totally ineffectual application of neat lemon juice left on for a while. I'd advise caution though - sometimes, dyed blond can start to look green when other chemicals are applied (chlorine being the obvious one, but chemical reactions are possible even with lemon juice, so its hard to predict the outcome).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If its orangey yellow, it means the product you used is not powerful enough to 'lift' the basic hair colour, or you didn't leave it on long enough. Any hair colour containing peroxide is very efficient at creating blond, but again, the results vary according to how long its been left on;- too short a time and it'll be orangey yellow, too long means the hair will start to degrade, becomes fragile and starts to break. If the product you bought came with something to apply after the colour, that's probably a toner, which is meant to knock out any yellow/orangey tones - if that didn't do the trick, then it's likely nothing is going to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could, though, try a 'silver' shampoo, such as L'Oreal Professional Silver - its purple when applied, but will brighten dull blond hair and does reduce yellow/orange tones. If that doesn't help, the hair colour needs to be corrected, preferably by a professional.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:34:58.510" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:34:58.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6127" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-14T18:46:13.413" Score="3" ViewCount="51" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have many CD/DVDs without a case, because I buy empty CD/DVDs in a bundle of 25 or so. Also Many product CDs come without proper cases. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of the CD's plastic covers also come torn and for some the plastic cases were broken. I am not interested in buying new cases for them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not want to buy an album case, as I usually rotate the CDs with friends. I cannot keep the entire album wherever I go. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I keep my CDs safe without damaging them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:27:36.033" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:27:36.033" Title="What else can I use as CD case when I don't have a case for CD?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-03-14T18:52:03.777" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6128" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6139" CreationDate="2015-03-14T19:06:31.663" Score="4" ViewCount="7894" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes paper is stored in a roll, mainly drawings or wrapping paper. When you try and lay it out flat it attempts to go back into a roll meaning you have to hold down the edges all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I keep the paper from attempting to roll back up?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an extra, a way of &lt;strong&gt;keeping&lt;/strong&gt; it flat, so if I don't want to store it again in a roll, it won't go back into that shape!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-12-09T21:43:11.510" Title="How to stop paper curling up" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6129" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6128" CreationDate="2015-03-14T19:20:07.347" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lay it on the table with the curling side face down. Then use a paperweight or similar object heavy enough to hold down each corner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T10:46:06.623" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T10:46:06.623" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6130" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-14T19:32:14.670" Score="4" ViewCount="624" Body="&lt;p&gt;With many shirts and sweaters with buttons I find that over the period of usage the threads inside the buttons start to unravel. Eventually this causes the button to pop off unexpectedly. &lt;strong&gt;How can I keep the threads of the buttons from unraveling?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Removing the thread and stitching back is an option, but finding the exact color thread is difficult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4rvH1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4rvH1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T10:17:02.347" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T10:17:02.347" Title="How do I keep the buttons of my clothes from unraveling/fraying?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6130" CreationDate="2015-03-14T19:32:14.670" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://life.hackaday.com/use-nail-polish-to-keep-button-threads-from-fraying/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Nail polish&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply a coat of clear transparent nail polish on the holes inside the button. This will seal the threads once it is set. Cut off any loose strands of threads before applying. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZdGsc.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Glue&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is almost the same method mentioned above, but it is with transparent glue instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:22:16.793" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:22:16.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-03-14T20:45:32.847" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I get a plastic bottle or cup and cut a toothpick-shaped piece using my desk scissors. Either one works as well as any commercial toothpick. What I then do is cut another couple and slip them into my wallet for next time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T20:45:32.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6133" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2485" CreationDate="2015-03-14T20:50:37.613" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best would be to use &lt;strong&gt;tempered glass screen protector&lt;/strong&gt; instead, so you won't get much air bubbles. You can also use &lt;strong&gt;liquid screen protector&lt;/strong&gt; which is basically a super ultra-thin silicone dioxide surface coating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whatever you've one or not, here are few steps how to do it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a &lt;strong&gt;dust-free environment&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For example in the kitchen under extractor/exhaust fan.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash your hands thoroughly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You may cover your face (e.g. hygienic mask).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clean and dry your screen with thoroughly with the alcohol pad and microfiber cloth before beginning installation to remove any dust, dirt or lint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use wipes or cleaning cloth to remove the excess dirt&lt;/strong&gt;. First use the wet one (alcohol based), secondly use the dry one.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use dust absorption sticker to clean the screen again if it's still not clean enough.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gently peel off the protective layer on the adhesive side, &lt;strong&gt;carefully align it&lt;/strong&gt; correctly with the screen, speaker grill and holes, then lay down the screen protector gracefully and slowly begin the application process starting from one side (slightly pressing the centre) and spread to over all smoothly by pressing on it. This will allow adhesive properties to stick onto your screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't touch the sticky side.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some protective screens have liquid included, so it can be used before applying the screen protector.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For squeezing you may use a squeegee card.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finish by using &lt;strong&gt;a squeegee card to get rid any additional bubbles&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-24T17:44:34.193" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T17:44:34.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6134" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6136" CreationDate="2015-03-14T21:18:16.877" Score="12" ViewCount="69748" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't really have nails because I bite my fingers so it's quite difficult for me to undo some knots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is an easy way to untie knots when fingers just can't do the job?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Referring to knots in fabric, string, and other such things... Anything not a polythene bag as it makes all the difference.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T23:06:33.420" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:24:40.300" Title="How to undo a stubborn knot without using fingers" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6136" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6134" CreationDate="2015-03-14T22:28:33.697" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, get a spoon (preferably wooden). Bang on the knot, this will loosen it up. Now you can do one of two things. I prefer to use a corkscrew, but you can also use tweezers or pliers. For the corkscrew, put the point in between the strings of the knot. Twist and wiggle the corkscrew and eventually the knot will come undone. You can follow a similar procedure for tweezers and pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a0zFG.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;corkscrew&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Image from &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corkscrew&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-05-10T15:24:40.300" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:24:40.300" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6137" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6134" CreationDate="2015-03-14T22:41:17.687" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;All knots rely on stress between the turns on the rope to stay together. If you are able to release some of the tension so it is easier to untie the knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tapping on it can help, and doing something similar to the plastic bag solution can help. That is to twist the ends and push them into the knot to loosen it. Also locating a bend which is movable can help releave tension, and jiggle this around a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally you can apply pliers or flat screw drivers in some bend to help it loosen from the other parts, but be careful to actually loosen it, and not tightening it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-14T22:57:53.340" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:57:53.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6138" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6123" CreationDate="2015-03-14T22:52:26.647" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another option, only available if you can tighten it a little more, is to insert a bit of plastic or paper from the other side and let it slide under the ratchet to hold it up, ready for you to pull the rest out again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T22:52:26.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6139" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6128" CreationDate="2015-03-14T23:00:17.620" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can always try to roll it the other way around, which will remove some of the curl in the paper when unrolled again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option if you don't mind creases in the paper is to make a crease in the direction of the curl. Creases don't curl easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T23:00:17.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2015-03-14T23:17:00.400" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes you get little packages of silica gel when you get some new electrical &lt;del&gt;toy&lt;/del&gt; tool, I do believe this can be used to keep salt dry. Haven't tried it myself though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-03-14T23:17:00.400" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6141" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6134" CreationDate="2015-03-15T00:05:27.923" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Scissors work amazingly. No, I'm serious. If you don't care too much about the knot, just cut it with a pair of scissors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I would also focus on the bigger picture: biting your nails. I struggled with this as well, and I've found that there are two main situations where I find myself biting my nails: 1. when they're jagged, and 2. when they're too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy yourself two good nail clippers and leave one at home, and carry the other with you. First of all, clip your nails to be as neat as possible, so that you have no jagged edges to tempt you into biting them. When your nail breaks in the middle of the day, instead of biting them (which only makes it worse), use the nail clippers you carry with you to solve it. And finally, get into the habit of clipping your nails often so that you're clipping them instead of biting them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4483" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T00:05:27.923" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6142" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6154" CreationDate="2015-03-15T00:58:21.343" Score="5" ViewCount="1186" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's been raining heavily here. The tree that is behind my house has grown so that about 5% of its top is over the roof. So there are loads of fallen leaves on my roof. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem arises when the water slides through the grid on my gutter, to the downspout. It brings the leaves with it, which accumulate over the grid, and after some time the grid is completely blocked, and won't allow any water to pass through it. I have to manually clean them out to allow water to flow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cutting down the tree isn't a good option right now, as I am on a rather busy schedule. I could manage that but I was wondering if there could be any other solution to this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent the leaves from accumulating on the gutter guard?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4499" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-15T19:42:24.990" LastActivityDate="2020-08-11T14:37:07.883" Title="How can I prevent leaves from blocking my gutter guard?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6134" CreationDate="2015-03-15T02:46:40.483" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try soaking the knot in water and then placing it in a microwave.  Make sure there isn't any metal or that it won't give off noxious fumes when heated.  Alternatively try lubing it with some kind of oil and putting it in the freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4501" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T10:44:23.883" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T10:44:23.883" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6144" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6128" CreationDate="2015-03-15T08:06:51.630" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;With the curled face down on the table iron it with the iron set to the minimum temperature. If the paper is too thin, then iron with a piece of cloth over the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4505" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T10:47:52.560" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T10:47:52.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6145" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6142" CreationDate="2015-03-15T09:31:51.237" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can't! But you can try adding some larger grids around the drop outlet which will keep it from clogging up a little longer. This grids can be bought, or made as DIY lifehacks from  large bottles with holes or wire mesh bent into shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the long run you do need to keep cleaning the gutter, or trim the tree's overhanging branches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T10:42:15.597" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T10:42:15.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6146" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6155" CreationDate="2015-03-15T10:36:29.523" Score="8" ViewCount="655" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm sure everyone has experienced going from a well lit room into a dark room, you can barely see a thing so you have to wait for eyes to adjust before moving around, I find especially when getting up to go to the toilet in the middle of the night this is most inconvenient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I better prepare my eyes for entering a dark room so I can see without having to wait for them to adjust?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Methods I have tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Not turning lights on when going to the toilet - can cause messy issues...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turning my light on upon returning to my room - have to get up to turn it off either way so it's pointless.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eating many many carrots - no noticeable improvement.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T18:03:30.617" Title="How to see better in the dark" Tags="&lt;eyesight&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22" CreationDate="2015-03-15T12:30:54.107" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're probably not necessarily looking for the 'best' way to open it, but one that will work when you're in the middle of nowhere, you just purchased an item from a store, and for obvious reasons don't carry scissors with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chances are you don't care for the cardboard packaging or imagery (and want to vent your frustration on a bad design). If you're out and about, one thing you are probably always carrying with you is a house key (if you use one of the square ones, you're out of luck).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the flattest, widest part of the surface (double check there's no cables or useful parts underneath or hidden by the cardboard - physically feel it), apply the 'sharp' point of the key and cut up and down (preferably in the centre as a line). You'll have to repeat this process as a key is fairly blunt - but it does mean you will avoid any serious cuts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once you get a line in (the wider the open line, the easier this will be), place either hand or fingers like you would pull apart two curtains. Apply brute force and pull apart in opposite directions. What will happen is the line will further split and allow you to worm out the item and contents.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This might seem inefficient, but cutting a slot and pulling apart is sometimes actually easier than scissors, and it's a neat trick if you're in a remote area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(If you don't have such a shaped key, it might be worth getting one.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4507" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T12:30:54.107" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6148" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6146" CreationDate="2015-03-15T13:26:32.983" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put your Hands in front of your eyes before going in the dark room , your eyes will adjust much faster because it's darker than in the room. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or maybe try a flashlight with &lt;strong&gt;red&lt;/strong&gt;light, eyes don't react to &lt;strong&gt;red light&lt;/strong&gt;, so they don't need to adjust, but you can see everything. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4508" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T13:26:32.983" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6150" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6146" CreationDate="2015-03-15T14:40:54.667" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is why I keep a small flashlight on my nightstand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively consider installing a small stick on push button light either in the bathroom (near the toilet) or your bedroom to provide just enough light to see what you're doing, or a plugin nightlight or two. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your bathroom has more than one light (and separate switches), like a light for the shower, and the main light, and maybe even a vanity (mirror) light, take some time to experiment with which light is dimmer at night and turn only that light when you go into the bathroom. My bathroom has separate lights for the shower and the main light, and the shower light is much dimmer, so if I don't take my flashlight in the middle of the night I just turn on the shower light. This way I don't ruin my night vision.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4512" LastEditorUserId="4512" LastEditDate="2015-03-15T18:03:30.617" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T18:03:30.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6146" CreationDate="2015-03-15T14:59:06.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use the light on my phone...and I don't mean the camera flash as a flashlight, I simply mean hit any key on my phone to have the screen light up in response. This often adds enough light in the room so I don't bump my knee or leg on an obstacle, an doesn't become too bright forcing my eyes to adjust and &quot;wake me up more&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have also simply stood for a moment or two in the dark room and tried to focus on an object at the other side of the room. and then focus on an object very close. This distant focusing seems to &quot;warm up&quot; the eyes relatively quickly and allows the organ to let in as much light as possible to try and see the different ranges in the room. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T14:59:06.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2015-03-15T15:00:05.293" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The surefire, never fail method for me is simply to drink water in small rapid sips without breathing until I need to take a breath. By the time I breathe, the hiccups are gone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other methods, holding my breath, breathing deeply, etc, always take more than one try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4512" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T15:00:05.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6153" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2015-03-15T15:52:00.203" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The classic way is to moisten the your index and thumb and then do the rubbing methos, usually with saliva, but of course there's germs because who knows what you've touched while picking up groceries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way to get some quick moisture on your finger that does not include your mouth: If you happened to have picked up some items from the refrigerated/frozen section, like cold beverages, a jug of milk, plastic wrapped meats/food, a tub of ice cream, perhaps a six pack of beer, often there will be condensation on the outside of these items. Just swipe your fingers across the item to pick up some moisture and get to bag separation!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This seems to be more common in Asian grocery stores, but often at the checkout lanes, I've noticed the cashier and/or baggers have a small container of this stuff:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8B06s.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8B06st.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Essentially a waxy substances that you dip your fingers into to get a better grip on stuff- bags, paper, money, whatever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4512" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:15:11.603" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:15:11.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6154" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6142" CreationDate="2015-03-15T16:16:57.043" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newenglandgutterguard.com/animations/diagram_animation.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZCJ4M.gif&quot; alt=&quot;gutter guard animation&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This looks awesome, but I don't know how easy it would be to DIY. Maybe just a few long pieces of wood? Just an idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consumer Reports recommended DIY ones, such as 'CR Best Buy Amerimax 85198 or 854054,' which they say costs less than $100 and is available at Home Depot for $2.50 for a 20' roll.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-15T19:56:28.087" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T19:56:28.087" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6146" CreationDate="2015-03-15T16:26:53.060" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use only one eye.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I get up, walk to the bathroom, close an eye, turn on the light, and switch eyes when the lights are off and I am walking back to my room. I read this somewhere (I think a magazine), I didn't make it up :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T16:26:53.060" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6156" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6146" CreationDate="2015-03-15T17:01:15.837" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use infrared camera (like Flir One) to see in the dark. Even at night in complete darkness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're more interested to find the way to the toilet in the dark, you may install  use Plug-in LED Night Light (e.g. mood lamps or LED stair lighting with motion sensor night).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T17:01:15.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6134" CreationDate="2015-03-15T19:20:20.730" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Work a strong narrow/thin object under one part of the knot, like a screwdriver, plier, or even bamboo skewer or knitting needle. Then carefully wiggle it to work the knot loose. Repeat on different parts of the knot if necessary.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4512" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T19:20:20.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6158" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6160" CreationDate="2015-03-15T19:53:35.833" Score="8" ViewCount="520" Body="&lt;p&gt;My first thought was to use a colander over a pan but then I realised I don't have a colander. For my straining needs I use the inside of this pasta pan &lt;em&gt;(on left)&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9qos7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9qos7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Large perforated cooking pan&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about using that. But the sieve part of the pan sits too low in the pot part to allow enough room for water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about suspending the sieve part higher with a wooden spoon, but this seems like an accident waiting to happen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NVj2F.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NVj2Fm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Perforated pan balanced above pan of water&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It dawned on me at the time of writing that I have other pans one of which happens to be a good size, so I'll post that as one answer, but I'd be interested in other solutions, especially if no other pans happened to be a good size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-12-21T12:54:42.133" LastActivityDate="2017-12-21T20:12:18.927" Title="How can I make an improvised vegetable steamer?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6159" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6158" CreationDate="2015-03-15T19:54:42.357" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It dawned on me as I was writing the question that I have other pans, one of which is a good size; I'll use that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VlQ6E.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VlQ6Em.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:49:57.467" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:49:57.467" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6160" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6158" CreationDate="2015-03-15T20:12:36.923" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a steaming rack like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GhIgA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GhIgAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Placed inside the the large pan/pot/wok with water lower than the height of the rack. Then put a heatproof plate or smaller pan (with or without sieve holes) on the steaming rack. Lid the pot/wok and steam way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a steaming rack, you can use aluminum foil. Make three small to medium sized balls and squish them slightly flat so that don't roll. put them in your pot in a triangle and add water. Rest your plat/pan of food/veggies for steaming on top.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/D2ntN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/D2ntNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4512" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T11:49:28.557" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T11:49:28.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6161" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2015-03-15T22:28:57.500" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could keep the sheets in your living room, or another room which is warmer than your bedroom, and thusly have warmer sheets when going to bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option, maybe not to hygienic, but could still be useful, would be to enter bed with some clothing to preheat before taking off your clothes. (Maybe best done in the outdoors) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My last suggestion would be to use extra blankets over the bed during daytime to keep the sheets underneath slightly warmer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-03-15T22:28:57.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6163" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-16T00:52:45.967" Score="12" ViewCount="1634" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am usually a little lazy and forget to prepare my headphones correctly as said in this &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/195/how-do-i-stop-my-earphones-from-getting-tangled&quot;&gt;question&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My tangled headphones look a bit like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mWBLV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mWBLVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It can take forever to get the headphones reorganized, having to take that wire and put it there and all sorts of complicated things to come.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is that is there a hack for easily untangling headphones?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2020-04-28T19:20:08.107" Title="How To Untangle Headphones" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6164" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6165" CreationDate="2015-03-16T00:58:30.987" Score="1" ViewCount="19990" Body="&lt;p&gt;After eating I always find there is food stuck in my braces. It might seem easy to remove the food by brushing your teeth, but at school, you can't. It can get annoying with all the food stuck in them and it just looks disgusting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I remove food from my braces?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Methods I've tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Picking them out with nails - disgusting and time-consuming&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There aren't many options to really choose...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="2475" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T11:38:33.647" LastActivityDate="2018-04-21T21:11:29.670" Title="How To Get Food Out of Braces" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6165" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6164" CreationDate="2015-03-16T01:28:32.100" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Who says you can't brush your teeth at school? &#xA;Just keep a small travel toothbrush (or brush with travel cap/tube) in your backpack and visit the bathroom after lunch. This was my dentist/orthodontist's recommendation when I had braces 10+ years ago, still a good idea today I think. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively they do sell different sizes and shapes of disposable &quot;brushpick&quot; style tools in the dental aisle of pharmacies/Walmart/Target, and even plain old toothpicks might work. Carry some in a plastic baggie for after lunch at school. This method is probably more time consuming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a very basic approach, try swishing plain old water vigorously around your mouth then spitting it out, repeating a few times. Probably will not dislodge the most stubborn food particles, but should get rid of the majority of it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4512" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T01:28:32.100" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6163" CreationDate="2015-03-16T09:29:38.897" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I  get this quite a lot and more often than not I can untangle them with a fair amount of success.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Initially, I grab a random wire among the tangled mess and shake it up and down a few times by this strand of wire, this usually removes the worst of the mess and the rest can easily be picked apart as it normally ends up with just one end of them being a little bit tangled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use something like a pen or pencil to pick it apart - it'll have less grip than it does on your fingers so will work out a little bit easier but it all depends on your preferences.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T09:29:38.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6168" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5989" CreationDate="2015-03-16T10:47:40.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hate advertising for Sony, but you can get one of these waterproof headphones:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/walkman/nwz-w273-nwz-w274s&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/walkman/nwz-w273-nwz-w274s&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're made for people who engage in sports activity and sweat a lot. I use them only in the shower and it works fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4530" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T10:47:40.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6169" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-16T11:21:34.767" Score="9" ViewCount="1903" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've experienced this sometimes when I go for hours without water or little food and suddenly I experience a headache that gradually gets worse as time goes on. Until now I used to just pop a pill and get it over with, but I've always looked for alternatives and frankly the internet is filled with data over data. So I need to be recommended a will-work-in-any-scenario kind of solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2339" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T00:33:14.593" LastActivityDate="2015-11-04T12:29:00.750" Title="How to quickly cure headaches without medicine" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6170" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6172" CreationDate="2015-03-16T11:32:24.863" Score="3" ViewCount="277" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am an avid reader of eBooks and I do that mostly on an iPad. But there are many people who warn of deterioration of eyesight due to continuous exposure to the screen of an iPad. But I can't give up this habit. So what are the best settings I can use on an iPad to ensure my eye sight is saved in the long run, somehow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2339" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T20:49:59.467" LastActivityDate="2015-04-18T11:02:39.597" Title="What is the best setting on iPad for reading eBooks" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;eyesight&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-03-16T20:49:31.343" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6171" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6169" CreationDate="2015-03-16T11:41:01.883" Score="4" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Cold Compress&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soak a small towel in cold water, wrap it around an ice pack, lay down, and hold it on your forehead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Or, depending on the type of headache...&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Hot Compress&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soak a small towel in as-hot-as-possible-but-it-will-not-burn-you water, lay down, and hold it on your forehead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tension headaches can also be relieved with caffeine (thus why it's various pain relievers). Drinking hot, caffeinated tea will doubly help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T11:41:01.883" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6170" CreationDate="2015-03-16T11:47:10.507" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any backlit screen isn't optimal for reading; an e-ink screen such as that on the Amazon Kindle is preferred. But to answer your question...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As to avoid &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/computer-vision-syndrome&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;computer vision syndrome&lt;/a&gt;, the 20-20-20 rule is very effective. Quoting from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eyestrain/basics/prevention/con-20032649&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this article&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, take your eyes off your computer and look at something 20 feet (6 metre) away for at least 20 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like to use the 20&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt; rule, which is the above, but ALSO using the recommended 20 inches (50 cm) between the monitor/tablet and your eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="44" LastEditDate="2015-04-18T11:02:39.597" LastActivityDate="2015-04-18T11:02:39.597" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6173" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-16T12:18:23.507" Score="16" ViewCount="1029" Body="&lt;p&gt;As looking at the sun is Not A Good Idea™. A common hack is to use a colander to project many instances of the eclipsing sun onto a surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/uk/london&quot;&gt;upcoming solar eclipse&lt;/a&gt; in Europe will be taking place during work hours and I would like to safely view it; working in an office, not a kitchen, I don't have access to a colander.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What office equipment can I use to safely observe the eclipse?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4533" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T21:14:13.833" LastActivityDate="2017-08-16T23:25:20.180" Title="What office equipment can I use to safely observe a solar eclipse?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6174" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6173" CreationDate="2015-03-16T12:26:27.173" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;A common method that I was taught at school is to create a pinhole projector type thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do this by making a small (pinhole) piercing in a sheet of paper and hold it above the ground until you get a small circle on the floor (which is the 'Sun') and you can safely watch the floor to see the eclipse progress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also do it by interlocking your fingers at right-angles and the gaps between your fingers can act as the pinhole in this instance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/how.html&quot;&gt;More information can be found here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T12:26:27.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6175" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6182" CreationDate="2015-03-16T13:04:53.013" Score="30" ViewCount="490239" Body="&lt;p&gt;There have been a few times when my car battery has died. Luckily, there has always been another car around to jump start me. I've always been scared that there will be a time when my battery dies and there is no one around to jump start me. &lt;strong&gt;How can I jump start my car without another car?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have jumper cables in my trunk, but is there anything else that I should carry if I want to jump start my car alone?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T09:05:14.580" LastActivityDate="2017-04-20T21:01:02.480" Title="How to jump start a car without another car" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="94" CreationDate="2015-03-16T13:10:20.653" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Very fine wire wool (1000 grade) is the best way to do this.  Spray the glass with a little water, then rub firmly with the wire wool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This was suggested to me by a stove dealer, and is the only method I've found that removes the thickest layers of burnt-on deposits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4534" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T13:10:20.653" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3800" CreationDate="2015-03-16T13:14:24.390" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I fill a large bucket with water and a small amount of bleach (I've never been overly particular about the quantity).  Soak a batch of bottles for a few hours, then, wearing rubber gloves, the labels should just slip off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've found this approach works for about 80% of beer bottles (used for homebrew).  If the labels don't come off with this method, I dump the bottles as I've found nothing that can get these 20% of labels off efficiently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4534" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T13:14:24.390" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6179" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6175" CreationDate="2015-03-16T13:26:17.327" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your battery is getting old and nearing replacement time, you can use a simple trick &lt;em&gt;(provided you have a wet battery that can be opened from the top)&lt;/em&gt; involving just &lt;strong&gt;two aspirin tablets&lt;/strong&gt; which are commonly available and used for treating fever and pains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pop the hood of your car&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unscrew the filler caps for each cell&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note that opening a battery is dangerous so only do it if you are comfortable with the risks and know what you are doing.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Divide the two tablets into equal amounts to be put in each cell &lt;em&gt;(make sure every hole gets a piece of aspirin)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close up all the filler caps and shut the hood&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Immediately start your car, don't stand around admiring the scenery. The car should now have enough juice for one more start.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: This method can seriously effect the lifetime of the battery, so if it is a new battery and it has simply just run out of charge, avoid using this method. As mentioned this should be used for old and dying batteries so you should head to a garage to get it replaced as soon as possible.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="2429" LastEditDate="2017-03-03T15:58:24.090" LastActivityDate="2017-03-03T15:58:24.090" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6180" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1741" CreationDate="2015-03-16T13:33:15.210" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simpler variation which has worked well in my world, is to double fold the corner. That is fold first the corner at i.e. 60°, and then afterwards at 30°. The point is not the actual degress, but rather to have double interlocking creases in the corner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T13:33:15.210" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6181" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-16T13:53:17.027" Score="2" ViewCount="90" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some instances where my important documents get creases when folding and they get crushed accidentally. &lt;strong&gt;How do I remove the creases from these papers?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: The papers are not blank. They are either printed or hand written with ink. I have tried to add moisture/mist to the paper and then give it a mild iron, but there are some risks involved in this that ink may get smudged if there is excess moisture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="115" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T14:07:29.637" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T14:07:29.637" Title="Flatten crumpled papers" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-03-16T13:55:58.193" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6175" CreationDate="2015-03-16T13:55:48.747" Score="39" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on how low your battery is, there is a way to start a car if you have a &lt;em&gt;manual&lt;/em&gt; transmission, and that is to push-start the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Follow this procedure:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set the ignition(/key) to the drive-position, i.e. the normal position it is in when driving&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the car in 2nd gear, and hit the clutch and hold it &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get someone to push/pull the car so that you have a little speed on the car&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Release the clutch swiftly, and the car will most likely start &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the car is moving too slowly, it will not work, but you don't really need to have a lot of speed either. It can also be done whilst in reverse, but it's a little trickier to steer and handle car then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please do use 2nd gear and the clutch pushed in. It's a lot harder to start if in 1st gear, or if the car is in gear!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have followed this procedure a lot of times with success, but mainly on slightly old cars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T16:50:28.617" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T16:50:28.617" CommentCount="18" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6169" CreationDate="2015-03-16T16:08:18.537" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;You've almost given the answer in your question: If you have a starting headache due to little water or food, then your best option is to drink and/or eat. Neither pills nor lifehacks should be used instead of drinking or eating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And then it's another story what to drink or eat if not regular drinks or meals are available, or if the headache comes from other medical situations. But normally, start with drinking and/or eating, and maybe relax and try not stressing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T16:08:18.537" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6186" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6175" CreationDate="2015-03-16T16:17:09.837" Score="35" Body="&lt;p&gt;For around $100 (USD) you can buy a battery pack that is able to jump your car. A quick google search for &quot;jump starter battery pack&quot; will show many options and price ranges. They'll often be able to inflate tires, charge phones and other handy utilities too. You clamp it on just like you would a jump start with another car and start, but you might not want to keep them attached too long.&#xA;I have one that has saved me misery many times, but remember to check the charge frequently as the batteries do drain even when not in use. I fine mine should be charged maybe every two to three months and gets 3 jumps on a battery but YMWV.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4542" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T16:17:09.837" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6175" CreationDate="2015-03-16T16:46:30.273" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a charged battery lying around you can jump start a car off that. Attach the jump leads as you would to a battery in another vehicle. You probably won't get many starts off this battery before it goes flat. Of course it would make more sense to put the charged battery in your car, if it fits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4546" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T16:46:30.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6188" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6169" CreationDate="2015-03-16T16:55:30.280" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Word of warning: this is an extremely impractical solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At one of my old jobs we had an &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anechoic_chamber&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Anechoic chamber&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Anechoic_chamber.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;An anechoic chamber&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The result of being in one of these is that is is extremely quiet and when the lights are off, extremely dark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of my colleagues used to swear that five minutes sitting in it with the lights off would cure any headache. I can anecdotally confirm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A less extreme/more practical alternative could be keeping your head under a duvet, curtains drawn, earplugs in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4533" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-10T09:42:49.973" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T16:55:30.280" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6189" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6175" CreationDate="2015-03-16T16:56:07.747" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some additional methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Push-start with nowhere to push&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Got a manual transmission you could push-start but nowhere to push it? This works if you're parallel parked or don't have suitable terrain to push-start. You do need sufficient battery charge to power the ECU/coils/injectors though. Jack up one of the drive wheels off the ground, put the car in 4th or 5th gear and the key in the ignition position, and turn the jacked-up wheel by hand to turn over the engine. If turning it by the tire is too hard, a ratcheting socket wrench on the axle nut with a long extension bar can be used instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Safety notes: Make sure you have the parking brake firmly engaged and also have a secondary method of blocking the non-drive wheels from moving. If using the wrench method, it must be a ratchet or once the engine takes over it will turn your wrench into a projectile!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Trickle charge with an electronic device's AC adapter&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Got a laptop charger or other device with 13-15v output? Hook it up to the battery terminals for a half hour or so and, if the battery is in decent condition, you'll probably get enough charge to start. Not useful without AC outlets nearby though, but I've used this method successfully before at home. It can also be combined with the above method if you don't have sufficient battery charge to power the ignition system.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4544" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T16:56:07.747" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6134" CreationDate="2015-03-16T19:53:34.257" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a tool made just for your problem.  It's called a 'marlinspike' and is used by sailors to undo knots and bends when they've been drawn too tight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find an example &lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/CM18589/camillus-7-5-inch-carbonitride-titanium-marlin-spike-knife-bamboo-handles&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As others have stated, the best bet is to attempt to add material into the knot/bend.  This facilitates loosening the troubled area.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To explain further, from an end of the work, find the first crossing and, from the side opposite the end, insert the marlinspike (or corkscrew, screwdriver, what-have-you) between the end piece and the crossing (typically, under the crossing piece toward the end.)  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should allow you to make a little extra space in the first crossing's loop and then you can &lt;em&gt;push&lt;/em&gt; some material from the end into the knot, thereby creating more slack in the knot / bend.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Continue to do this with all the crossings in the knot/bend until satisfied with the result. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4443" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T19:53:34.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6193" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-16T21:16:43.450" Score="13" ViewCount="19539" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just moved to a new flat and I brought my monitor with me. My problem is that whenever the fridge starts, my monitor turns off. This is not only annoying, but I'm concerned that it could cause long-term damage to my monitor. How can I fix this? I'm thinking some kind of energy regulator, but I'm not sure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4559" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2015-03-17T17:11:42.047" LastActivityDate="2019-09-08T15:27:21.800" Title="My monitor turns off when fridge starts. How can I stop this?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;energy&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6194" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6193" CreationDate="2015-03-16T21:23:01.310" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put your computer/monitor onto a battery backup. That way, when there is a big (but short) drain on the power, the computer/monitor will be fine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do this, and find that it is also very convenient during power flickers/blackouts, where I'd otherwise have to stop using the desktop computer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A battery backup doesn't last forever, but it should definitely keep your monitor from cutting out during power drains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-03-16T21:29:07.733" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T21:29:07.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6195" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6193" CreationDate="2015-03-16T21:23:13.660" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Figure out what outlets are on what circuits. Plug them into different circuits, using an extension cord if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also use a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) device to protect the monitor from being shut off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T21:23:13.660" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6193" CreationDate="2015-03-16T22:22:21.747" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As other people have noted, using a UPS is a great idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, it sounds like your monitor may be particularly sensitive to power fluctuation.  I would recommend, as a test, when you get your UPS home, plug your monitor in to it, and then plug the UPS into itself.  This will make the UPS think that it has good power from the wall.  It will eventually turn off the inverter, going to 'wall' power, just as the 'wall' power (coming from the unit itself) disappears.  If your monitor still goes out before the UPS turns the inverter back on, I'd look for an &lt;em&gt;active&lt;/em&gt; battery backup.  Something that runs an inverter all the time and has a separate circuit for charging the battery when AC is present.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oh yeah, I'd probably plug my computer into the solution as well (unless it is a laptop.) ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4443" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T22:22:21.747" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3657" CreationDate="2015-03-16T22:31:22.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pour boiling water down the side of the tank.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There will be an obvious line where the heat is transferred away from the metal by the remaining fuel in the tank.  The upper part, where there is no fuel, will dry quickly from the hot water heating the metal of the tank and staying hot.  The lower area, where there is fuel, will remain wet longer, since the metal will be cooled by the fuel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the visual indicator is not as helpful as you'd like, you can also just feel the metal side of the tank, from the bottom, moving up, looking for the height at which the tank is noticeably warmer.  That will mark the fuel level, as the fuel will cool the metal tank faster than the vapors above will.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4443" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T22:31:22.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6169" CreationDate="2015-03-16T23:47:13.213" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bend over at the waist, let your arms hang loose, tuck your chin in and let the blood rush to your head.  Hold for 10-20 seconds.  Repeat as necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4562" LastActivityDate="2015-03-16T23:47:13.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6199" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6169" CreationDate="2015-03-17T03:04:55.900" Score="3" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hydration - water is best, also try sports drink with electrolytes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Coffee helps if you are into that.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.modernreflexology.com/6-effective-acupressure-regions-to-treat-migraine-headaches/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Accupressure/reflexology REALLY WORKS&lt;/a&gt; I prefer the hand pressure point.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4568" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T03:04:55.900" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6200" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="386" CreationDate="2015-03-17T09:37:54.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/4030/2089&quot;&gt;@kenorb's answer&lt;/a&gt;, but instead you could place your phone in a metal saucepan. I have done this while on holiday and I had forgotten to bring speakers and it works really well. Also tilting the pan on it's side and facing it to where you are sitting or 'boogieing' will make it more directional and louder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T09:37:54.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6193" CreationDate="2015-03-17T12:39:03.183" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A cheaper thing to try is a couple of &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_bead&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;clamp on ferrites&lt;/a&gt; on the power cables. They can be obtained from your local electronics store or online. I would start with a couple on both the monitor and refrigerator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4584" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T12:39:03.183" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6204" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-17T13:03:59.200" Score="5" ViewCount="68124" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was looking to tighten and loosen a couple of nuts and valves on my radiator in an attempt to get it to cool down once in a while, but found that I have no spanners or wrenches that would be ideal for doing this job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;What else could I use instead of a spanner / wrench?&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The solution would have to be pretty robust as the nuts are a bit old and will most likely be extremely difficult to turn either way so I will need to be applying a good deal of force the tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-09-06T04:20:47.243" Title="What can I use in place of a spanner / wrench?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6175" CreationDate="2015-03-17T13:10:32.757" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can push-start a manual transmission car &lt;strong&gt;alone (with no-one to help you push)&lt;/strong&gt; if you can push in reverse (using your back) to back the car up onto a slight hill. Not too steep otherwise you will not be able to push it up. Long and almost flat is the best. Even up a moderately steep hill, you can push car up one step at a time by your leg and back muscles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keeping the driver's door opened, put transmission into first gear, push the clutch down with your right leg, and push car backwards uphill with your left leg through the opened door (assuming steering wheel is on the left side of the car). When you are tired, disengage clutch and car will stop in the middle of the hill. Repeat until you are far enough uphill so that you have chance to develop enough speed downhill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, to start, you put the car into neutral, push the car forward a bit, jump in, wait for a bit speed to develop using gravity, and put it into first gear to start engine (and pray it works first time so you don't have to repeat).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are in flat area with no hill to back up to, starting in reverse gives you more power: Get into reverse, push clutch with right leg and push thru opened door with left leg to develop some speed, then release clutch to try start engine. Be prepared to press clutch again, because when car starts, will have not enough speed to run (and might die like when you slow down without engaging the clutch).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your batteries are dead because you forgot to turn off lights (for few hours not days, so battery is not 100% dead, only nearly dead and has not enough juice to start your car): Before starting, turn off the lights and wait an hour or few to let the battery recover. You may also use time to find someone to jump-start car or help you to push :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4585" LastEditorUserId="4585" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T22:44:17.197" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T22:44:17.197" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6206" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6193" CreationDate="2015-03-17T13:17:48.153" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This sounds remarkably like a problem that a housemate and I had some years back. Everytime the fridge kicked in, other pieces of electrical equipment in the room would stutter and sometimes die.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We tried most of the suggestions I have seen in the other answers (surge protection/UPS) to no avail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After a bit of thought and investigation we discovered that the problem was the motor putting out a surge of EM and was insufficiently shielded (it was a very old fridge)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The solution for us was to open up the fridge and line the inner cover around the motor with tin foil to act as a makeshift Faraday cage. After that, no more problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;tl; dr;&lt;/strong&gt; Wrap it in tinfoil&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4587" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T13:17:48.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6207" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6211" CreationDate="2015-03-17T13:21:46.917" Score="7" ViewCount="8399" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to wear slim fitting jeans and trousers simply because I have fabulous legs. Sometimes I struggle to get these bad boys on - especially when they've recently been washed and have shrunk a little bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I ease the passage of my leg through the trousers / jeans?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2017-07-24T22:01:48.663" Title="How to get skinny jeans on more easily" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6209" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6204" CreationDate="2015-03-17T13:31:22.737" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a &lt;strong&gt;metal clamp&lt;/strong&gt;, that could work well - the larger the better. A &lt;strong&gt;pair of pliers&lt;/strong&gt; should also be able to do the trick, but I would try using a clamp first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T09:23:18.540" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T09:23:18.540" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6204" CreationDate="2015-03-17T13:44:26.527" Score="2" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Make your own spanner!&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Requirements:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bolt the size of what you want to screw.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;PVC pipe slightly smaller than the outside of the bolt.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Metal rod to stick through the PVC (longer rod = more force).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Heat (any candle or lighter will do)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Something to stick the metal rod through the middle of the pipe (either drill or melt the the PVC with a heated rod).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following recipe is based on an &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-spannerwrench-out-of-pvc./&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Instructable&lt;/a&gt;, but I've used it myself in the past. Works fairly well for spanners you only need a couple of times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Warning!&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consider PVC as a toxic material and do the following in a well ventilated area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heat the bolt. Push the PVC pipe over the bolt. The hot bolt will melt the pipe and the pipe will take the form of the bolt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now wait for it to cool, remove the bolt from the PVC and stick the metal rod through the middle of the PVC pipe. You got yourself a spanner!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="38" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T13:49:10.590" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6211" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6207" CreationDate="2015-03-17T15:01:28.713" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Submit your skinny jeans to a steamer session right before you put them on. The steamer will hydrate the pants, making them softer and the heat will dilate it, giving to you a little more space to pass your legs through them. Also, shave your legs, like the professionals swimmers do, to reduce the friction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2862" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T09:18:15.357" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T09:18:15.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6207" CreationDate="2015-03-17T16:00:37.357" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try using talcum powder on your legs - this may make it easier to get on as it stops the moisture on your legs trying to stick to the inside of the trouser leg - like socks after you've been swimming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T09:19:27.030" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T09:19:27.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6214" PostTypeId="7" CreationDate="2015-03-17T17:44:19.710" Score="0" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;    &lt;li&gt;Conventional &quot;how to…&quot; questions about skills that can commonly be learned elsewhere&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;    &lt;li&gt;Questions about using products in the way they were designed to be used&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;    &lt;li&gt;&quot;Mind hacks&quot; including personal productivity &amp; self-improvement tips, memorization &amp; learning techniques, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;    &lt;li&gt;Questions about health issues which should be directed to a trained doctor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;    &lt;li&gt;Questions that are primarily opinion-based or that would require an extremely long answer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-12-05T14:44:51.133" LastActivityDate="2018-12-05T14:44:51.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="403" CreationDate="2015-03-17T18:33:08.407" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe use this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XEvqc.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;tester&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cableorganizer.com/images/outlet/product/efilliate-P24900a.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;image source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It glows when current is present. That way you won't have to touch the wire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, as stated by everybody, &lt;em&gt;be careful&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4217" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T22:56:44.840" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6217" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-17T20:35:14.093" Score="9" ViewCount="8671" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is related to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/4298/how-to-vacuum-room-with-minimal-amount-of-effort&quot;&gt;How to vacuum room with minimal amount of effort?&lt;/a&gt; but specifically aimed at vacuuming stairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recently moved to a two-story house after being in single-story houses for a while.  The stairs in the new house are carpeted.  There are an assortment of small kids and pets in this house, so not vacuuming is not an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Right now my technique is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start at the top and work my way down with the regular upright vacuum by attempting to man-handle it over each stair.  This is a cumbersome procedure which gets most of the central area of each stair fairly clean, but still leaves bits in the corners.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean out the corners with a smaller hand-held attachment vacuum.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could just skip step 1 and use the smaller hand-held attachment vacuum to do the whole job, but I think this would take much longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there a quick, easy and effective way to vacuum carpeted stairs?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1562" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T08:02:21.367" Title="How to vacuum stairs with minimal effort?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6218" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="73" CreationDate="2015-03-17T20:35:38.407" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coarse Salt and Baking soda. They act well to both soak and scrub.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the stain/dirt/refuse is more stubborn there is a more severe course of action: Household Lye &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the stuff you might clean your pipes with. It is in effect Sodium Hydroxide, and creates a very strong base in water. It can literally dissolve the first few microns of glass from the surface. Be careful of fumes and do not allow this to get in contact with your skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3927" LastActivityDate="2015-03-17T20:35:38.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6219" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6217" CreationDate="2015-03-18T01:50:55.503" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You definitely have the vacuum that makes this the hardest way to do is. I suggest a canister vacuum with long attachments and a backpack harness. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of these&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/H8pEp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;that J. Musser suggested in the comments Would be ideal, It allows you to safely and easily vacuum stairs. Might be a little pricey.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A shop vac would also work with the proper attachment. They usually have long hoses that would allow you to get all the stairs without having to move the thing. Can be found for a reasonable price and a wide variety of configurations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T02:13:19.427" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T02:13:19.427" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6221" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6225" CreationDate="2015-03-18T08:46:31.023" Score="18" ViewCount="109814" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cannot write in a straight line unless I have lined paper to help guide me along the page. However sometimes the task calls for plain paper where no such lines are in place &lt;em&gt;(i.e. a poster or some such)&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually write with a ball point pen. However, in the case of a poster, I use felt tip pen which is more susceptible to smudging if rubbed too much / too soon!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;How can I make sure that I am writing in a straight line without using lined paper?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried placing a ruler along the page but this messes up my handwriting and it looks a bit weird so I would rather try a new method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T13:49:47.293" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T14:31:24.900" Title="How to write in a straight line without lined paper?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6221" CreationDate="2015-03-18T10:53:18.033" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;As far as I know there isn't really a hack to write in a straight line, but there are a couple of tips that can help you &lt;strong&gt;practice&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I don't know how you write, but I was taught to turn the paper at an angle when writing. If you also do so, you can try &lt;strong&gt;adjusting the angle&lt;/strong&gt; as soon as you notice your lines being not straight or not parallel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If your unlined paper is thin enough (otherwise you could use a light box), &lt;strong&gt;put lined paper behind it&lt;/strong&gt; and use it as a guide.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When writing the first line, look at the &lt;strong&gt;top edge of the paper&lt;/strong&gt; and use it &lt;strong&gt;as a guide&lt;/strong&gt;. Then use the previous line as a guide for the next one.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold the paper twice in length &lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Write-Straight&quot;&gt;(pictures here)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;use the created fold-areas as guides&lt;/strong&gt;. Write your first line and notice if your handwriting is going up or down. Try to write the second line more straight, practice!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I could also imagine, curved writing occurs, because we don't move our elbow (enough). Try &lt;strong&gt;moving the paper instead of your arm&lt;/strong&gt; as you write a line.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Always try to look at the whole page from a distance, rather than focusing on the words and letters. Your neck will thank you later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T16:14:39.830" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T16:14:39.830" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6224" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1579" CreationDate="2015-03-18T11:28:14.170" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a shaker - salt/pepper/red pepper flakes/cheese... Size the holes to the size of your seeds.  Mix seeds in bag with something like sand and fill shaker.  Walk along row shaking mixture out.  As long as your seeds aren't too big or weird shaped and you've mixed them well with sand or other carrier, it should come out relatively evenly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously works best with smaller round seeds - not so good for long rod shaped seeds.  Works decently for &quot;dust&quot; type seeds too, just use dry sand - wet and it will clump.  Also nicely shows where you sprinkled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4606" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T11:28:14.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6225" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6221" CreationDate="2015-03-18T12:28:10.897" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;There a several options to create an invisible line to help you write:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Draw thin lines with a pencil and erase them afterwards. If you work with a soft pencil and without much force, the lines are easily erasable and you won`t mark the sheet. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you are working on a poster, you could also provide a line with the help of a beamer/over head projector or some fancy laser liner. It should work best if you are left handed, since you otherwise cover the line with your arm/hand. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0uHFinAc3w&quot;&gt;Here is an example&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Also, you can work at the edge of a table or by placing a ruler under the paper. You will notice directly if you are not on the line. But it will be not beneficial for your style.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4412" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T16:13:50.833" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T16:13:50.833" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1714" CreationDate="2015-03-18T14:38:29.917" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use the twigs of this plant : &lt;em&gt;Azadirachta indica&lt;/em&gt; in simple English, it is called Neem. &#xA;Easy identification: look for leaf shape (in image) and leaf length is no more than 6-7 cm. Smells slightly bitter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ayz1C.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ayz1Cm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Has excellent medicinal and germicidal qualities. It is still used as a common substitute for toothpaste in India, Asia.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image source: Google&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4217" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T14:04:20.303" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T14:04:20.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6228" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1727" CreationDate="2015-03-18T16:17:21.833" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you already know, it is not good to chew gum if you are wearing braces. But still you like it. I am not sure, but before chewing gum you can lubricate your braces with some oil using your fingers or dipping a soft brush into the oil. This will prevent the gum from sticking to your braces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note of Caution: Try this with the oil that can be taken directly. Like olive oil (please confirm).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4472" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T16:38:07.280" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T16:38:07.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6229" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6232" CreationDate="2015-03-18T18:56:35.960" Score="72" ViewCount="648041" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm just getting over a cold, but my nose remains very stuffy / blocked. This makes sleeping difficult: I toss and turn or simply can't fall asleep at all. I've tried blowing my nose and using various decongestants, but nothing seems to do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to help clear my nose/sinuses so I can sleep?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="11492" LastEditDate="2018-07-08T10:30:30.763" LastActivityDate="2019-04-04T18:57:24.283" Title="How to sleep with a stuffy / blocked nose?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="16" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="18" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2331" CreationDate="2015-03-18T19:36:11.657" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can usually find a Zipit, a sort of small disposable plastic drain snake, at a nearby store. They have a very simple design, are cheap, and will clear out most of your blocked sink and shower drains very easily. If the blockage is further down you may need to contact a professional or rent an auger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4613" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-03-18T23:39:23.790" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T23:39:23.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6232" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-18T20:10:41.303" Score="42" Body="&lt;p&gt;For immediate relief, there are two similar things that I will try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, I &lt;strong&gt;take a hot shower&lt;/strong&gt; (make the shower as hot as you can withstand). Make sure to &lt;strong&gt;breath in and out deeply&lt;/strong&gt; to fill your nasal passages and your lungs with steam. If that doesn't immediately make me feel better, I will also use a pot of boiling water. Just boil the water, drape a towel over your head (helps trap steam) and &lt;strong&gt;breath in the steam&lt;/strong&gt;. This will help a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One last tip is to keep your &lt;strong&gt;head elevated while sleeping&lt;/strong&gt;. Don't use extra pillows, try to elevate your entire body from the waist up, or you can use books under your bed to make it like a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gosouthernmd.com/store/store/catalog/suppliers/66/lg/hospital_bed.jpg&quot;&gt;hospital bed&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-22T18:40:36.413" LastActivityDate="2015-03-22T18:40:36.413" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6233" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-18T21:24:45.313" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to the tips regarding trying to clear everything out before going to bed, I sometimes have to resort to sleeping in a good chair in a rather upright sitting position with support for my head (and usually with a leg rest).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way I'm able to get some sleep, although the quality of sleep is better in a bed when the nose is clear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T21:24:45.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6234" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1627" CreationDate="2015-03-18T22:27:46.070" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One method that always works for me is looking at the connector itself. The bottom side of the connector has a &quot;seam&quot; as can be seen in the USB A side in this photo. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fxqi0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fxqi0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, notice the 2 holes on either side of the seam are white and blocked, wheras on the other side they are open. So if you see the seam and holes filled with white, flip it over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4619" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T10:02:08.947" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T10:02:08.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-18T22:32:54.233" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of a decongestant take a cheap anti-histamine like diphenhydramine (Benadryl). In addition stopping the flow of mucus, the first generation anti-histamines make you so drowsy you'll have hard time staying awake even if you wanted to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4618" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-08-15T22:51:21.210" LastActivityDate="2016-08-15T22:51:21.210" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6236" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1627" CreationDate="2015-03-18T22:35:55.570" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems simple enough but if that were the case then we wouldn't be looking for a hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My wife sticks a colorful little jewel from my daughter's BDazzle kit on both the cord and the resepticle. This works better than a dab of nail polish or a sticker because most of the time I'm reaching around the back side or under something to plug in.  I can feel the jewel under my finger and line it up with its opposite number.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4620" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T22:35:55.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="104" CreationDate="2015-03-18T23:16:27.770" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best solution is to get the car into a garage or carport if possible. Surprised no one has mentioned that so far. Some sort of roof over the car is really helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If not those are available, then natural shelter like large trees could be helpful, in addition to covering the windshield like described in other answers. I've also seen cars parked next to ventilation or air condition vents to re-use the warmer air, but you got to have some luck for that to be available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2018-01-02T09:17:52.927" LastActivityDate="2018-01-02T09:17:52.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6238" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2331" CreationDate="2015-03-18T23:55:06.137" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used the following, done in the order.&#xA;1) Plunge out existing water sitting in front of clog.&#xA;2) Use a clothes hanger or ZipIt to Try to snag and pull out as well as break up some stuff on the sides of the drain as well potentially the clog.&#xA;3) Refill with water flushing it out, then plunge water out so little to no water in front of the clog.&#xA;4) Then use a Floor / Curtain Steamer without the floor attachment inserted into the drain with a rag around the drain to trap the steam. Plug the second sink to such as with a garbage disposal. (you should see little steam rising out) Do for 5-10 minutes.&#xA;5) Flush with water. If still clogged repeat steps 3-5.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This basically breaks down the clogging agents (if organic) at the point of the clog but also cleans the interior of the pipes a bit reducing risk of another clog. There is some risk of damage as with any unclogging method, but in this one so far as I am aware is exposing holes / cracks the goo in your drains has been dealing as PVC pipes used in drain plumbing should be able to handle the steam temperature just fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1787" LastActivityDate="2015-03-18T23:55:06.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6239" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-18T23:55:45.660" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try taking a &lt;strong&gt;paracetamol&lt;/strong&gt;. Although it is mainly a painkiller, it also has an anti-inflammatory action too. This can help by reducing swelling and that can affect the nasal membranes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What we consider to be a &quot;blocked nose&quot; is usually nothing of the sort, it is soft tissue of the nose swollen up and blocking the airway all on its own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used to suffer from hayfever and once or twice tried paracetamol to help with sleep and it seemed to work for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-22T18:30:32.777" LastActivityDate="2015-03-22T18:30:32.777" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-18T23:56:36.867" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Oh, I know what you mean. I have the same problem. There are two important factors to this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;air quality&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;position of the head&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I noticed that the &lt;strong&gt;position of the head may hinder the breathing&lt;/strong&gt;. If I move my head a little backwards the nostrils open up and it's easier to breathe. As for the air: keep it clean (no dust - open your windows for a while before you go to sleep) and keep it humid. &lt;strong&gt;Humidity&lt;/strong&gt; is so important, especially in winter when the heaters make the air very dry. I bought some &lt;strong&gt;air humidifiers&lt;/strong&gt; and the problem is gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When that doesn't work, you may have an allergy (dust, mites) and it would be a good idea to consult a doctor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4623" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-22T18:37:21.160" LastActivityDate="2015-03-22T18:37:21.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6241" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-19T00:30:47.757" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tend to create nose plugs out of tissue paper... it's not pretty, but its the running mucus which keeps me awake not the stuffy part. Once they're in my nose (big enough so they are easy to pull out).. then it gives me the chance I need to fall asleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4625" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T08:53:29.223" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T08:53:29.223" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6242" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-19T00:53:51.163" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The main problem with OTC decongestants is that your sinuses basically become &quot;addicted&quot; to them very quickly, giving a rebound effect when you attempt to quit using them which is often more severe than the initial problem, this is a condition called &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinitis_medicamentosa&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Rhinitis Medicamentosa&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One approach is to &lt;strong&gt;dilute the spray with saline solution&lt;/strong&gt; over a period of time, weaning the tissue off the drug.  You might also try substituting one of the &lt;strong&gt;corticosteroid sprays&lt;/strong&gt; which have recently become available OTC and they are said to have less of this rebound tendency for a period of time until your sinuses readjust.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4626" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-22T18:29:03.493" LastActivityDate="2015-03-22T18:29:03.493" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6243" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6217" CreationDate="2015-03-19T00:54:04.407" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I leave the cleaner at the bottom of the stairs and use one of these to extend the hose:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coopersofstortford.co.uk/src/gbase/coopers-of-stortford-universally-fitting-5m-vacuum-extension-hose-prodst07691i/?gclid=CJyAnOeZs8QCFSzKtAodYBAAGg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.coopersofstortford.co.uk/src/gbase/coopers-of-stortford-universally-fitting-5m-vacuum-extension-hose-prodst07691i/?gclid=CJyAnOeZs8QCFSzKtAodYBAAGg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4300" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T00:54:04.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-19T02:04:30.980" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have just finished dealing with this same problem last week, here are a few things that helped me get over it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put on some &lt;strong&gt;chap stick&lt;/strong&gt; and breath through your mouth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't go too crazy with the decongestants&lt;/strong&gt;, you could end up &quot;crashing hard&quot; and prolonging the congestion period.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wasabi and horseradish&lt;/strong&gt; are really good at decreasing the swelling in your nasal passages. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And no, I'm not some &quot;all natural against western medicine&quot; person, if it works I do it and horseradish works! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4628" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T08:56:48.940" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T08:56:48.940" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6246" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6217" CreationDate="2015-03-19T03:32:49.843" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Canister vacuums are heavy and expensive and unsuited to single family residences.  The hose extension is a much better option but is likely too short for an entire flight of stairs making it necessary to work first from the top, then from the bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution was to use a handheld DustBuster type vacuum ($40) on a regular basis and only drag out the regular vacuum once a quarter or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4620" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T03:32:49.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6247" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6169" CreationDate="2015-03-19T03:43:05.097" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Eat salted nuts and wash them down with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are three common causes that account for the bulk of all headaches (not counting migraines).  They are lack of potassium, lack of protein, and dehydration.  Salted nuts alleviate the first two and water resolves the third.  Results in just a few minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By way of notes, if you were inclined to argue about muscle tension headaches that's what potassium does.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4620" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T03:43:05.097" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-19T06:18:05.150" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use an oral decongestant like time released generic sudafed. A &lt;strong&gt;nasal steroid&lt;/strong&gt; spray only after I spray or &lt;strong&gt;snort a nasal saline solution&lt;/strong&gt; to loosen mucus and irrigate the nasal passages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last I use &lt;strong&gt;a breathe rite strip&lt;/strong&gt; (clear works better, easier to remove in the morning).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sleeping with the head elevated or upright in a recliner also helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4631" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-06-23T21:22:25.277" LastActivityDate="2015-06-23T21:22:25.277" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6175" CreationDate="2015-03-19T08:08:52.330" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The batteries age and their capacity to deliver the proper amount of current decreases, it is most noticeable when the temperature drops. &#xA;All the drivers that live in areas where the temperature drops to -20Celsius - in the night - are aware of this.&#xA;Your local battery shop should have a battery tester to assess the main electrical characteristics of the battery and the charging circuitry on the car. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is worth to do a check on your battery, it might be just as simple as replacing the old battery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4634" LastEditorUserId="5291" LastEditDate="2015-04-27T15:34:31.180" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T15:34:31.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6250" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-19T08:43:02.753" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;My mother used to cut &lt;strong&gt;an onion&lt;/strong&gt; and place it on a plate &lt;strong&gt;near my bed&lt;/strong&gt;. You could try that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also like to have something soft like a towel under my pillow. That way my &lt;strong&gt;head&lt;/strong&gt; is &lt;strong&gt;a bit more upwards&lt;/strong&gt;, instead of lying down flat. It makes sleeping more comfortable for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4635" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-22T18:38:18.867" LastActivityDate="2015-03-22T18:38:18.867" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6251" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6281" CreationDate="2015-03-19T10:29:53.530" Score="3" ViewCount="10715" Body="&lt;p&gt;I currently have an iPhone 4S and these models use a 'micro-SIM' which is smaller than a standard SIM Card &lt;em&gt;(see below)&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ziw2p.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The thing is &lt;strong&gt;I need to move the SIM from the iPhone &lt;em&gt;(micro-SIM)&lt;/em&gt; into an older handset that is designed to take a normal sized SIM&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As it is design to take a normal SIM it won't be able to securely hold the smaller micro-SIM so I was wondering if there is anything I can use to create an adapter that will allow me to use  a micro-SIM in place of a standard SIM.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;(Note: I am aware that there are adapters available but I do not have one and do not want to have to buy or obtain one. Plus I am interested in what other ways there could be to get around this problem!)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A method that would also be adaptable to the even smaller '&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/duRjx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;nano-SIM&lt;/a&gt;' would be good!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1214" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T21:33:49.587" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:33:08.160" Title="How to make an adapter for a micro SIM?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6252" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-19T10:49:27.690" Score="7" ViewCount="2880" Body="&lt;p&gt;Contrary to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/22/what-is-the-best-way-to-open-clamshell-packaging&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt; I'm not asking for a way to open thick clamshell packaging, but for a way to open thin plastic film wrapped packages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are various variations of these wrapped plastic film packages. They mostly are on cardboard packages, such as cigarette packages. Following, a specific package I regularly struggle with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vv02U.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vv02Um.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;skittles plastic film package&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may be hard to spot, but the stripe which should help getting off the plastic is at the end of the &quot;S&quot; in the picture.&#xA;They usually have a latch to help peeling off the plastic, which is at a certain spot on that stripe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Is there a way to quickly spot the latch to peel off the plastic?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My fingernails are sort of short, so it's hard for me to get the latch come off. On this particular package I'm not even able to spot the latch, so I just try to pull at the stripe or at the end of the fused plastic on the short side (right side in picture).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As the question title implies, I'm also looking for &lt;em&gt;a way to open plastic packages without even using the stripe and latch&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried using &lt;strong&gt;a lighter&lt;/strong&gt;. It creates a hole in the plastic which I can grab to peel off the rest of it but through the melting the plastic sticks to the cardboard and depending on the content of the package the heat may make the contents unusable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:06:05.447" Title="How can I easily open plastic film wrapped packages?" Tags="&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6252" CreationDate="2015-03-19T11:01:26.680" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The answer to this is similar to that of &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/4133/15&quot;&gt;How to separate plastic grocery bags?&lt;/a&gt; You need to increase the friction between your fingers and the plastic. Quoting from &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/4138/15&quot;&gt;my answer to that question&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Breathe on your finger tips (not blow; breathe. like breathing on a cold window to fog it up.) before using them to pull at the plastic bag. Slightly moistening your fingertips provides greater friction and therefore a better chance of success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After doing so, squeeze the box and pull. The wrapping should break right off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, at either end of the box, there is a folded plastic flap at each narrow end. You can often pull at any of these to open the plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T13:27:26.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="166" CreationDate="2015-03-19T11:15:48.660" Score="2" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;No microfiber cloth, no glass cleaning cloth! And the cotton cloth only smears/disseminate it.  Now what to do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a small effort to accodomate a &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/2575/4490&quot;&gt;question marked as duplicate&lt;/a&gt;, where the above restrictions apply, here is another few options for cleaning a glass surface: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First of all, &lt;em&gt;if the restrictions doesn't apply to you&lt;/em&gt;, then you most likely are better of using the microfiber cloth or the glass cleaning cloth!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To help clean the surface using a cotton cloth (of sorts), not only smearing everything about, you could try using a small amount of dishwashing liquid, or possibly a thinned out vinegar solution&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If cotton cloths are not feasible to do the job, you could opt for either an old newspaper or a coffee filter. Both can be used, but do be careful not to scratch glass. Neither will leave residue/stains on the glass, but can be helpful clearing the glass&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Always be careful when applying any liquid to electrical components, like touchscreens or LCD screens. Also do not use excessive force when rubbing these devices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T11:15:48.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6255" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6252" CreationDate="2015-03-19T11:37:40.937" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually I pop the plastic wrapping with something I have to hand. It is a little quicker and easier in some instances.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually have a pen or a screw driver which seem to be perfect for the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-19T16:48:45.803" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T16:48:45.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6252" CreationDate="2015-03-19T12:27:04.273" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Often I have the impression that these packages were not meant to be opened too. Especially refractory are those plastic wrappings around CD-Cases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unless, for any reason, we need to keep the wrapping I cut them apart. To do this quickly I use a &lt;strong&gt;knife&lt;/strong&gt;, or an open &lt;strong&gt;pair of scissors&lt;/strong&gt; to cut along the rims of the package underneath (i.e. cardboard, or jewel case).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5eWeJ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5eWeJm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This gives a slit in the wrapping that will leave enough space for my finger to fit under it and I can easily tear it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T13:06:05.447" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:06:05.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6164" CreationDate="2015-03-19T12:35:25.557" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Back when I had braces myself, I faced the same problem. My orthodontist recommended &lt;strong&gt;Oral-B Super-Floss&lt;/strong&gt; (don't want to advertise, but I just don't know a comparable dental floss). This indeed is perfect for use with braces, but normal dental floss works as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As mentioned by &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/6165/1238&quot;&gt;Trish Ling&lt;/a&gt; you can use &lt;strong&gt;brushpicks&lt;/strong&gt; as well.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gTWNz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gTWNzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;brushpick&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are handy and easy to carry, so perfect for your scenario at school.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At home I had some kind of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;brush stick&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. They look like this and probably are also available in the dental section of your local store, just as brushpicks are:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gHCqO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gHCqOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;brush stick&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There may be no new insights here, but I just wanted to share my experience and save you from searching for images.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind: All above methods best work in front of a mirror. So if you have to go to the bathroom anyway, &lt;strong&gt;brushing your teeth&lt;/strong&gt; may still be the best solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T12:35:25.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6221" CreationDate="2015-03-19T13:10:31.697" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could get a ruler or yard stick (depending on what size your project is) and tape it's sides down.  Then you could slide the paper (or poster board or whatever) under the ruler/yard stick and use it like a pseudo-line to help keep your writing straight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T13:10:31.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6259" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-19T13:30:49.663" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ginger Tea&lt;/strong&gt;: Just add a small (crushed) piece of ginger to your tea. And you can also add crushed clove, in addition to ginger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spicy Food&lt;/strong&gt;: Some hot and spicy foods can relieve sinus congestion because they help to keep your mucous thin. Food with mucokinetics, or mucous-thinning activity, include chilli peppers, garlic, black pepper and curry spices. Capsaicin found in pepper makes your nose run helping you clear your nasal passage. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vicks Vapor rub&lt;/strong&gt;: Apply it on your nose just before you sleep and cover you face with blanket, leave a very small space for breathing. This will let the rub work more better. You can buy it from Amazon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried all the above methods. It helped me. But you should choose the one that suits you the best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4472" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-22T18:35:56.813" LastActivityDate="2015-03-22T18:35:56.813" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-19T13:56:56.440" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this problem most of the time because of allergic rhinitis - I do use &lt;strong&gt;a steroid spray&lt;/strong&gt;, but sometimes, the sinuses get blocked because of a cold or because the pollution's high, and I start to feel muzzy and a bit dizzy. I put off doing the following, its such a faff and makes my fringe (bangs for folks from the USA) frizzy, but when I do force myself to do it, it works really well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's an old fashioned thing - &lt;strong&gt;an inhalation&lt;/strong&gt;. Just means boiling a kettle of water, pouring some into a bowl, adding whatever you've got handy (&lt;strong&gt;Vick, Olbas Oil, Karvol&lt;/strong&gt;, or the cheapest, a teaspoon of &lt;strong&gt;menthol&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;eucalyptus&lt;/strong&gt; in a brown bottle from the pharmacy), throwing a towel or something large over your head and the bowl to make a tent, leaning forward over the bowl and inhaling the vapours as deeply as possible for a few minutes. You usually find you have to emerge after a minute or two to blow your nose, but then continue the procedure. Tedious - but it does work. Best done within a couple of hours of going to bed, although repeated treatments during the day do no harm. Its also important to make sure you &lt;strong&gt;sleep with the window slightly open&lt;/strong&gt;, so the air's cooler and is moving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-22T18:25:37.307" LastActivityDate="2015-03-22T18:25:37.307" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6252" CreationDate="2015-03-19T14:07:17.547" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need a sharpish object - I use whatever I've got, quite often a metal nail file or a key if I'm out. With a key, you have to sort of scratch into the plastic to rip it, then get your fingers in to pull it off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Indoors, I use a sharp, pointed knife to puncture the plastic (use it at an angle, you're trying to slide the knife into the plastic rather than puncture the container).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My vision's not what it was, and there's nothing more frustrating than finally locating the pull tab and having it come off before its done the job, so I don't bother, out comes a knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T08:53:42.197" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T08:53:42.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6263" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-19T14:43:25.527" Score="8" ViewCount="14625" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to watch the solar eclipse tomorrow, however I do not have sun-view glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know this question has already been asked for office supplies &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6173/what-office-equipment-can-i-use-to-safely-observe-a-solar-eclipse&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;, the only answer so far is the pinhole thing. I wonder if there is a better solution for that using home supplies so I can actually watch the sun through home-made glasses or something I can hold in front of my face. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you have any hacks on how to make sun-view glasses?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oh darn... It was too cloudy to watch it at all.&#xA;Thanks for the answers though. Now I know what to do in 2021!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4643" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2019-07-10T18:34:49.107" Title="How to make sun view glasses from home supplies" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-19T15:15:45.833" Score="29" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your sinuses are suffering from vasodilatation or nasal congestion.  There's nothing to blow out that will unblock them because the passages themselves are shrinking due to the blood vessels increasing in size, and the nasal passages shrinking as a result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Normally your sinuses do this throughout the day following a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_cycle&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;nasal cycle&lt;/a&gt; that allows one side to rest and remoisten while the other side handles the majority of the airflow. The frequency of this cycle depends on the environmental factors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But now your body is fighting an infection and it's decided to play Madagascar and shut down everything.  Both nostrils are not only congested, but severely so, to the point where you can't use them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of the treatments suggested do provide some relief.  &lt;strong&gt;Sitting up decreases blood pressure in the head&lt;/strong&gt;, decreasing vasodilation. &lt;strong&gt;Hot steam&lt;/strong&gt; provides very temporary relief. A nasal strip can pull the nasal passages open a little more widely.  If your congestion isn't severe, or if you fall asleep quickly, then these might be sufficient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It sounds like your congestion is bad enough, though, that you should look at &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasoconstriction&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;vasoconstricting&lt;/a&gt; medications&lt;/strong&gt;, otherwise known as decongestants. I recognize you've tried some decongestants, but there're two things you need to understand - first, one very common, over the counter decongestant in the US may not be effective, and second, a nasal spray decongestant should be tried if you've only taken oral decongestants so far.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Typically &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decongestant&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;nasal decongestants&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will work in most cases. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoephedrine&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pseudoephedrine&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is the most common over the counter oral decongestant that people indicate works, though in the US it is controlled so you'll have to ask your pharmacist for it (no prescription required). Note that if you're buying an over-the-counter decongestant in the US that doesn't require you to visit the pharmacist, it's probably &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylephrine&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Phenylephrine&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;em&gt;&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylephrine#cite_note-danzig09-1&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;clinical studies&lt;/a&gt; suggest that phenylephrine is ... not more effective than placebo&quot;&lt;/em&gt;.  Make sure you try Pseudoephedrine before you give up on oral decongestants. Check your medicine ingredients, and talk to your pharmacist if you have any questions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When that doesn't work, however, I've found that &lt;strong&gt;a direct decongestant spray&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymetazoline&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;oxymetazoline&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, works very quickly and effectively.  This is common enough that you can find it in many brand names and generics, such as Afrin.  There are a number of nasal sprays that claim decongesting effects, but some are simply saline spray.  Make sure you try one with oxymetazoline.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They all work the same way but use different routes to the affected area. Direct nasal spray application works very quickly, but can't be timed release, so may need to be used more frequently than an oral decongestant.  Further, they are different drugs, so if one doesn't work, it's worth trying another to see how your body reacts. For me, oxymetazoline beats Pseudoephedrine which beats phenylephrine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is an issue where if you consistently use them your body starts to work harder to close your nasal passages, which means that once you stop you become congested even if you would normally not be congested at that point.  As such, I've limited my use to only when I need to get to sleep, and usually only one spray (1/2 to 1/3 the recommended dose) in one nostril (I don't need both open to sleep), and alternate nostrils each night. Usually, I've only needed it for a day or two.  If it appears you need it for more than a few days in a row, you should probably consult your doctor or GP to check for bacterial infection or other causes, or a plan to wean you from the medication once the cause is resolved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-08-16T03:01:27.603" LastActivityDate="2016-08-16T03:01:27.603" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6263" CreationDate="2015-03-19T15:56:12.473" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you happen to be a bit of a welder - you can use &lt;strong&gt;shade 14 welder's glass&lt;/strong&gt; which is basically a neutral density filter which will be enough protection for your eyes from the Sun's glare. This sort of material is usually available from some hardware stores and it can always be obtained online if not &lt;em&gt;(I would add a link to somewhere you could get it but I would get a telling off so just Google &quot;#14 Welder's Glass&quot;)&lt;/em&gt; - it is by far the cheapest alternative compared to professional filters and other such things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will have to make sure that the glass &lt;strong&gt;completely covers both of your eyes&lt;/strong&gt; while you are viewing the Sun in order to avoid permanent damage to them.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You could get away with stacking a few lighter shades of welder's glass on top of each other and viewing through them as the lighter ones are sometimes more commonly available than #14. &lt;em&gt;(Note: It is probably safe to use down to shade 12 Welder's Glass, but I wouldn't over expose my eyes to the Sun if you opt for going slightly lower than #14)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can even place the glass over your binocular lenses so you can have a zoomed view of the Sun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T07:27:40.287" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T07:27:40.287" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6269" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6252" CreationDate="2015-03-19T17:27:28.677" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Takkat suggested any sharp or pointy object that's nearby, and I agree.  I just want to add one more tip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Often the plastic is folded over itself and sealed, usually on a diagonal like a gift-wrapped present. It's easier to poke &amp;amp; tear along the edges of the folds instead of in the middle of a sheet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NuSOk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NuSOkm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T13:05:12.313" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:05:12.313" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6270" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6263" CreationDate="2015-03-19T17:45:31.787" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Smoked glass.  Take a piece of flat glass and a candle, wave the glass around in the candle flame so that black carbon soot is deposited on it.  Make a thick, uniform coating (you may have to let it cool a few times and make sure to wear safety gloves to protect your hands and fingers - better yet, use a pair of tongs to hold the glass), and test it until it blocks enough sunlight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T08:45:56.153" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T08:45:56.153" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6272" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-19T21:41:45.700" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest taking a &lt;strong&gt;eucalyptus/menthol lozenge&lt;/strong&gt; or inhalation of &lt;strong&gt;Menthol &amp;amp; Eucalyptus Oil&lt;/strong&gt; to clear your nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4244" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-22T18:56:44.273" LastActivityDate="2015-03-22T18:56:44.273" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6252" CreationDate="2015-03-19T21:47:45.983" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always use my keys for something like this - one key in particular (my parents' house key) works much better than the others, so try different keys if the first one doesn't seem to get a good &quot;bite&quot; in the plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1876" LastActivityDate="2015-03-19T21:47:45.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6274" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2015-03-19T21:57:49.363" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would recommend using some form of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webmd.com/allergies/ss/slideshow-nasal-irrigation&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;nasal irrigation&lt;/a&gt; before going to bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The idea is to run &lt;strong&gt;a mild salt solution&lt;/strong&gt; through your nasal passages which clears stuffiness out and helps disinfect and thus de-inflame.  It sounds kind of gross, but it really works well for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Without making any specific product recommendations, there are several inexpensive products available usually available in your local pharmacy (assuming US).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally you may have a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webmd.com/allergies/deviated-septum&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;deviated septum&lt;/a&gt; which will make your situation worse.  It might be worth getting it checked out by an ENT specialist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1562" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-03-22T18:27:44.357" LastActivityDate="2015-03-22T18:27:44.357" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6275" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6279" CreationDate="2015-03-20T01:01:07.070" Score="6" ViewCount="5247" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I apply some lotion onto my skin to prevent it from being dry (I am already seeing side effects...), my skin just gets really, really, itchy. I can't resist scratching even though I'm not supposed to. That would just remove the lotion and make my skin's condition worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to stop yourself from scratching yourself when you are really itchy? As to the comments, how to stop the itchiness?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="2475" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T22:21:06.447" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T22:21:06.447" Title="How to Stop Scratching" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6277" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6275" CreationDate="2015-03-20T07:54:52.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may be more mental or psychological than an actual physical hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I once heard you just need to &lt;strong&gt;think that you're scratching&lt;/strong&gt; your itchy skin. Like you said in your comment, this depends on ones degree of mental strength.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this fails, try to &lt;strong&gt;distract yourself from the itchiness&lt;/strong&gt;: Do not think about it! Do something you like, preferably something that involves movement like dancing or doing sports. &lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Scratching-Irritated-Skin&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;(1)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the above reference you'll also find some tips. I'll just include the ones that may help with lotion already on the skin:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Instead of scratching, try rubbing it lightly or slapping it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you can, cover the irritated area with a band aid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply direct pressure to itchy areas.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T08:38:23.973" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T08:38:23.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6278" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6263" CreationDate="2015-03-20T08:00:08.787" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use your smartphone to watch it, but only if it has a front camera. Use the front camera, and turn your back to the sun. You can then safely watch the sun on your screen and can even record it for viewing pleasure again and again. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Do not use the rear / main camera on your phone unless you are wearing solar glasses, while the camera doesn't have retinas that could be damaged by the Sun's rays, your eyes still could be as you'll be facing towards the Sun to take any pictures / videos.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sorry if you actually are interested in making some sort of glasses, but this tip might help some people. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4635" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T08:44:11.490" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T08:44:11.490" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6279" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6275" CreationDate="2015-03-20T08:11:06.803" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tend to find that I need to do something else to the afflicted area to relieve / or distract me from the itchiness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A couple of things that I have done before with varying success are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Apply cold to the area&lt;/strong&gt; - Just rubbing over a cool glass or chilled drinks can can do wonders to relieving the itching sensation&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inflict pain on or around the area&lt;/strong&gt; - This can vary from a firm slap to me stabbing it with something sharp like a pen or pencil &lt;em&gt;(I'm not a sadist or anything, only do it if you're comfortable and don't do any serious damage to yourself)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bathe the area in warm or cold water&lt;/strong&gt; - I sometimes get really itchy eyes so opt for putting them under running cold water to try and relieve some of the irritation. Experiment with both cold and warm water to see what works for you best&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cover the area&lt;/strong&gt; - If you are unable to stop the urge to scratch, then you can just employ a physical barrier to completely stop you from &lt;em&gt;being able to&lt;/em&gt; scratch. Unless of course you just remove said barrier to get the itchy goodness but then you must really love to scratch&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Put pressure on it&lt;/strong&gt; - Sometimes I just find the most simple thing is to put a deal of pressure on it either by sitting on &lt;em&gt;(if possible)&lt;/em&gt; or laying on it. This is usually the most effective for me personally so it might work for you too.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just as an extra note - if it is the lotion that is causing the itchiness you might have an allergy to it or something so I would suggest trying a &lt;strong&gt;different brand or product&lt;/strong&gt;. Just something to think about as it could remove the problem all together!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T08:11:06.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6280" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6275" CreationDate="2015-03-20T08:17:02.887" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I felt this answer warranted a separate post &lt;em&gt;(as to avoid an overly long list)&lt;/em&gt; so here is one final method that I've just thought of and it should work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get some clingfilm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Apply your lotion to said clingfilm &lt;em&gt;- enough to cover your itchy area&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Place clingfilm, lotion side down, over your itchy area and wrap it around the body part to keep it in place&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Done.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is what they advise you do with a serious burn as it prevents scarring, I assume it would also have relieving effects for an itchy area too! &lt;em&gt;(You could probably get away with a bandage as it would let the skin breath and stop it getting really sweaty and what not but it's up to you)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is your hands that are the itchy area, you could do the same with a latex glove or similar - put some lotion in there and then put the glove on!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would think that chilling the lotion before applying it might work &lt;em&gt;(unless it states otherwise on the label - always read the label)&lt;/em&gt; also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T08:30:39.783" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T08:30:39.783" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6251" CreationDate="2015-03-20T09:09:38.847" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a thin piece of plastic. Cut it to a normal SIM size and shape and then cut a Micro SIM sized hole that will fit your SIM into it. This should now fit into your normal SIM phone easily - file it down if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JxZTm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JxZTmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;used sim &amp;quot;card&amp;quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eXlMX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eXlMXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;like this&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xbPG4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xbPG4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;done!&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4337" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:33:08.160" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:33:08.160" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6282" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6263" CreationDate="2015-03-20T10:47:46.277" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even as now the solar eclipse is over I want to post an answer :)&#xA;Please note, that it is extreamly dangerous to look into the sun directly, as it (the UV light) may damage your eyes irreparably. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is recommended by all officials to NOT! use smoked glass or even welders glass (under #14), rescue blankets, CDs, X-rays or anything improvised. The risk of damaging or losing your sight is always there. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is only recommended to use good specs made with the special filter foil or with a digital camera while using the screen (as @Izzo worte).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps, if you are a hobby astronomer or photographer, you might have the special filter foil you use to look at the sun with a telescope or camera to take good pictures of the sun at home. These filter foils are also availble in photographer shops. &lt;a href=&quot;https://astrosolar.com/en/information/how-to/how-to-make-your-own-objective-solar-filter-for-your-camera-or-telescope/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://astrosolar.com/en/information/how-to/how-to-make-your-own-objective-solar-filter-for-your-camera-or-telescope/&lt;/a&gt; I hope this link is okay. It`s a producer but also an astrolab  and they  have some building instructions. e.g. how to change a binocular using foil. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise just use a live stream :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4412" LastEditorUserId="4027" LastEditDate="2015-03-25T09:58:01.417" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T09:58:01.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6283" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-20T10:55:52.350" Score="11" ViewCount="9340" Body="&lt;p&gt;My question is as simple as it sounds. With the liquid filled to the top of an open container;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to transport liquids in open containers without spilling?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Specifically if I prepare myself a drink or a soup in the kitchen and then want to consume it in the living room I usually walk there with the food in my hands. Does using a serving tray make a difference?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried to walk&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;more slowly&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The liquid still seems to slop. Surprisingly even more than before.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;more evenly&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I can't notice a difference&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At work I sometimes spill water in the stairwell. So a solution should also work on an &lt;em&gt;uneven path&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-03-21T19:07:03.423" LastActivityDate="2016-05-20T22:25:26.350" Title="How to transport liquids without spilling?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6284" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6283" CreationDate="2015-03-20T11:58:23.683" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;The trick is to sort of isolate your arm and shoulder from the rest of your body when you're moving, so that your body's moving but the combined unit of your arm, shoulder, and hand carrying the drink isn't.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only way I can achieve this is to fix my attention on what I'm carrying rather than looking at the floor or stairs as I walk, but it's much more difficult on uneven terrain. It does require a bit of practice to get the technique off pat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd also say it's easier to go upstairs with a drink in hand in this way than it is to go downstairs, particularly if there's a handrail to hold onto with your other hand - I suspect because one's peripheral vision is taking in the stairway when going up, and the handrail provides more stability. If I have to carry drinks downstairs, I just don't fill right to the top, but still manage to slop it a bit anyway. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having a tray or a saucer just means, when it slops over, it's at least on the tray and not on the floor, but doesn't seem to improve the chances of not spilling it, in fact, quite the opposite - I'm more likely to spill something on a tray than directly in my hand, but that may simply be down to lack of practice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It might be better for you to buy yourself one of those cups with a lid for carrying downstairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T12:09:05.263" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T12:09:05.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6285" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6286" CreationDate="2015-03-20T12:58:01.013" Score="1" ViewCount="10045" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've some standard SIM cards which I'd like to test on my iPhone 5, but they're way too big.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any adapter or methods of converting the SIM card, so it could fit and work into smaller Nano SIM plug?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's similar to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6251/how-to-make-an-adapter-for-a-micro-sim&quot;&gt;make an adapter for a Micro SIM&lt;/a&gt;, but other way round.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T13:41:35.737" Title="How to convert standard SIM into Nano SIM?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-03-20T14:51:47.360" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6285" CreationDate="2015-03-20T12:58:01.013" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't need to use an adapter as you can use sharp pair of scissors to cut it either to a micro-SIM or nano-SIM.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EsHp7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EsHp7l.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Image contribution: Google Images&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wLhOt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wLhOtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;How to make Micro-SIM from usual SIM card&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Image contributions: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chengduliving.com/forums/topic/how-to-get-a-micro-sim/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Get a Micro SIM?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In China they're using these kind of devices:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/muGsD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/muGsDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;China Mobile cut it for me the day I walked in for a SIM Card with one of these&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Image contributions: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chengduliving.com/forums/topic/how-to-get-a-micro-sim/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Get a Micro SIM?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Related:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(video) &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6T1Mygucak&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to cut your SIM card (Micro SIM, Nano SIM - iPhone 5)&lt;/a&gt; by Unbox Therapy&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(video) &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzsOPfwR46w&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Cut Standard SIM Card to Micro SIM Using Scissor&lt;/a&gt; by ITJungles&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.solutios.com/simcutting/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How To Convert a SIM to a MicroSIM with a Meat Cleaver!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-cut-your-own-micro-sim-card/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to cut your own micro-SIM card&lt;/a&gt; at cnet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-03-20T13:41:35.737" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T13:41:35.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6283" CreationDate="2015-03-20T15:35:36.837" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;It helps a lot if you hold the drink loosely, in the tips of your fingers so there won't be a lot of shock when walking, making the drink spill less. I know this from my own experience, as a waitress. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4643" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T15:35:36.837" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6288" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5599" CreationDate="2015-03-20T19:32:51.557" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For preventing the box from rattling against the glove compartment, what about keeping it in a seat pocket or on top of your visor instead?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1876" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T19:32:51.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6289" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6292" CreationDate="2015-03-20T19:40:08.683" Score="2" ViewCount="336" Body="&lt;p&gt;I get sleepy every day after lunch. What do you do to stay productive throughout the late afternoon, or when your body is tired but you need to work? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4664" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T20:05:37.943" Title="How do you stay productive during the afternoon energy slump?" Tags="&lt;energy&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-03-20T21:38:46.810" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6251" CreationDate="2015-03-20T20:02:12.500" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I had this situation, I was able to slide the micro-SIM into the correct position manually and tape it into place, but this depends on having a phone with an open SIM slot (e.g. under the battery rather than in the side edge of the phone) where it is possible to see the locations of the contacts clearly, and to remove the card later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1876" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T20:02:12.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6292" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6289" CreationDate="2015-03-20T20:05:37.943" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think many people, after their midday meal, tend to sit still afterwards to &quot;digest&quot;. This can cause sleepiness. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have extra time on your lunch break after finishing your food, take a walk. Whether it's around the building, or outside for some fresh air, moving around a bit can do you a world of good. You could even get up and stretch your legs anytime you start to feel your brain shutting down (i.e. sleepy).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Common practice in some Asian countries (Taiwan, at least) since lunch breaks tend to be longer there, is to take a short nap after lunch. Literally, lay your head on your desk and nap. I suppose this can help to restore some energy and get rid of sleepiness. Never really picked up the habit while I was there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, though my comment was joking in nature, caffeine might actually be a doable option. Coffee, soda, whatever. It may give you just what you need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4512" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T20:05:37.943" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5599" CreationDate="2015-03-20T20:41:09.923" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pad the inside of the box with a layer of cotton balls. Pill bottles used to come like this, although I haven't seen it as much recently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4666" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T20:41:09.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2015-03-20T20:59:48.137" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sit on it for a few seconds with my pants on. This lets enough heat transfer that it warms up, but not so much that its unbearable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4666" LastActivityDate="2015-03-20T20:59:48.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2015-03-21T09:07:52.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We use to wash it with boiled water to keep it warm in winter season.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2807" LastActivityDate="2015-03-21T09:07:52.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6300" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6301" CreationDate="2015-03-21T17:40:52.297" Score="8" ViewCount="2758" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ended up drinking a bit to much last night and have been severely hung over for the past 3 hours.  I can deal with the headache (sunglasses, OTC pain meds, hot shower, etc) but this upset stomach is just killing me.  I'm afraid to eat anything because I know I'll just puke it right back up.  Any life hacks for easing an upset stomach, specifically during a hangover?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastActivityDate="2015-03-21T18:15:15.950" Title="How to ease upset stomach when hungover?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6301" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6300" CreationDate="2015-03-21T18:15:15.950" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;The main reason people get stomach aches when they are hungover is because drinking a lot of alcohol raises the level of acid in your stomach. To cure this, you need to soak up the acid. Eating something dry like plain toast (nothing on it) or saltine crackers. I know you don't want to eat anything because you don't want to vomit, but these foods are not tough on your stomach, so you shouldn't have to throw up. If you do throw up, it's not all bad because vomiting can help you cure your stomach ache. Also, to avoid a hangover, try to drink lots of water before you go to sleep the night you were drinking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-03-21T18:15:15.950" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6283" CreationDate="2015-03-21T20:21:21.797" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe a device similar to this? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DGkEd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DGkEdm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It stabilises the movement by countermovements.&#xA;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/liftware/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.google.com/liftware/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4217" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:28:23.570" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:28:23.570" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6303" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-21T20:46:34.537" Score="27" ViewCount="92583" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a plastic cup from a company I used to work at. I like this cup and it's very convenient for me to be able to drink water with the straw, so I use this very often. However, after longtime use, the tip of the straw on the inside has become dirty. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have any tips on how to clean the inside of this straw? A typical cleaning sponge doesn't work since it's too fat. I'd like to be able to use some common household items, if possible. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T5zSG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T5zSG.jpg&quot; width=&quot;250&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4676" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-01-02T21:09:54.373" LastActivityDate="2019-01-02T21:09:54.373" Title="How to clean inside of straw" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="24" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6304" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-21T21:10:06.130" Score="8" ViewCount="642" Body="&lt;p&gt;Zinc-air hearing aid batteries come with a sticky tab on them to prevent air contact; once this tab is removed, the battery starts draining.  The instructions warn that &quot;&lt;em&gt;thou shalt not removeth this tab until a few minutes before thine need of battery&lt;/em&gt;&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recently, my roommate's kids discovered that the tiny metal lumps with sticky things stuck to them were a much more enjoyable toy than the nice new expensive plastic monstrosity their father just gave them; long story short, about two months worth of hearing aid batteries are now unsealed (and hidden in crevices throughout the house, but I think I found them all).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Google searching has come up with mixed results regarding simply resealing them with Scotch tape, mostly suggesting that it won't work or that it will work but not enough to bother with.  However, these seem to be in the context of re-sealing while they're in use (i.e. prolonging the life of an active battery by re-sealing it when the hearing aids are turned off, rather than for any form of long-term storage).  I threw some tape on them anyway just on principle, but no clue how much if any effect it'll actually have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How then could one reliably re-seal hearing aid batteries for long-term (well, one or two months) storage?  Does a simple patch of Scotch tape (or re-applying the original tab) actually work, or is this a lost cause?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4677" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-23T13:17:21.877" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T20:20:48.353" Title="How can I re-seal hearing aid batteries that have been accidentally unsealed?" Tags="&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6305" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-03-21T21:17:12.340" Score="29" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your best option is to use a pipe cleaner. Add some dish soap to the pipe cleaner. I like to dip the pipe cleaner in a bottle of soap, but you can pour soap on it. Now just push the pipe cleaner through the straw and rinse it with water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a straw that has too wide of a diameter for on pipe cleaner, you can braid 2 or 3 together to make it wider.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-03-21T21:17:12.340" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-03-22T09:43:34.040" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would just hold the straw in a vertical position with one of my fingers covering the bottom of the straw. Pour some soap into the top of the straw. Then pour some warm water into the top of the straw. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At this point you can just keep the water running for a while and then eventually remove your finger from the bottom of the straw and rinse the straw out. Or you could cover the top end as well with another finger and then shake the straw all about letting the water hit the edges of the inside straw over and over again. And then rinse it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to make sure it gets clean as possible, then you could just repeat the above steps a few times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastActivityDate="2015-03-22T09:43:34.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6307" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6327" CreationDate="2015-03-22T17:14:28.237" Score="5" ViewCount="30701" Body="&lt;p&gt;My bathroom sink is very slow to drain -- I removed part of the pipe and there is massive build up of biofilm inside (presumably because of how it's not really tilted downwards enough).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I cause the biofilm to disintegrate and leave the pipe?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried plunger the pipe which moves a little from near the drain but further down the pipe it is still very thick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also tried pouring bleach down and leaving it for awhile, but it seems to make no difference. I can't really afford expensive cleaning stuff right now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-23T09:23:56.580" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T08:48:39.580" Title="How to remove build up of biofilm within pipes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6308" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6307" CreationDate="2015-03-22T18:33:34.690" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vinegar, baking soda, and boiling water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start some water boiling. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down your drain. Wait a few minutes. Pour 1/2 cup vinegar down the drain. Cover with a cloth &lt;em&gt;(in case it is too reactive and bubbles out of the plug)&lt;/em&gt;. Get the boiling water and pour it down the drain after the reaction between the baking soda and vinegar has died down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: The pipes will sound like heck! They crack, sputter, and make all sorts of weird noises. This is normal. Be not afraid!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find more buildup after a while, you can try just pour boiling water down the drain, as it may clear it out with just water (we have a slow draining sink, and this helps tremendously).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-23T09:27:13.560" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T09:27:13.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6309" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6283" CreationDate="2015-03-22T18:39:47.410" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about cling-wrap? You could cover any bowl, container, cup, etc. over the top, and it would become a makeshift lid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I realize it is something else to have in your desk, and it costs money, but if all else fails it might just be the best solution :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastEditorUserId="4513" LastEditDate="2015-03-24T20:34:57.967" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T20:34:57.967" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6311" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6321" CreationDate="2015-03-23T00:06:45.120" Score="6" ViewCount="21181" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently bought a pretty, secondhand prom dress from a thrift shop. Unfortunately, it is covered in little wrinkles!  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is made out of a silky, polyester fabric, and has little dots of glitter. It has some bigger, on purpose folds, and I don't want those flattened out.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The washing instructions are: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spot clean only by a professional dry cleaner&lt;/strong&gt;  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do not clean entire garment&lt;/strong&gt;  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do not apply heat to garment&lt;/strong&gt;  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is not the same as &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6028/how-to-remove-creases-from-my-shirts-without-ironing&quot;&gt;How to remove creases from my shirts without ironing?&lt;/a&gt;, as my garment cannot be soaked and then chucked in a tumble dryer. Only parts of the dress can be cleaned as mentioned above and there cannot be any heat applied to it - either through an iron or through a tumble dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4693" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T21:25:20.560" Title="How can I get wrinkles out of a dress I can't Iron or wash?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6312" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-23T00:56:26.573" Score="4" ViewCount="56749" Body="&lt;p&gt;Brands of clothes washing detergents such as &lt;strong&gt;Tide&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Gain&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Downey&lt;/strong&gt; contain a strong chemical odour which is offensive to me. No amount of airing-out will diminish this odour. Things washed using these detergents pass-on the odour when it comes into contact with other materials and clothes. Rewashing multiple times in non-scented detergents has not been effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there anything I can do to save (stink neutralize) the contaminated things, short of throwing them away?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-10-03T14:52:30.577" LastActivityDate="2017-10-03T14:52:30.577" Title="How can I neutralize the odours of certain washing detergents?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6313" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-03-23T02:03:41.337" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fingerclicksaver.com/easy-way-to-clean-plastic-straws/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Use denture cleaners.&lt;/a&gt; These create foams that smell clean and clean deep within the straw. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/f30Q3.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&#xA;Also, use long Q tips. These may push the dirt further in some cases, so also use with soapy water and water pressure helps to. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://m.crateandbarrel.com/set-of-2-straw-cleaning-brushes/s509523&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Straw cleaners.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T02:03:41.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6307" CreationDate="2015-03-23T02:44:44.860" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Boiling water can hurt the pipes, so make it warm or just hot. Also, mixing a soapy water solution and pouring that down helps. Just follow some steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use dish soap. This makes sure that the soap &quot;kills&quot; the grease and does not create scum.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;- Use a plunger to make the blockage looser.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additional info:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using augurs or having someone else, they may also help. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the clog and your expertise - removing a part of the pipe may be the best method.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-23T09:25:37.260" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T09:25:37.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-03-23T09:17:02.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First take a bamboo stick if it can easily pass through the pipe or find a iron or steel wire that can go into the pipe. Find an old fabric which has lint on its surface. Now make a long strip of this fabric and wrap it around the stick or wire in a diagonal wrapping fashion. Wrap it tight, your scrubber is ready. Now dip the wrapped stick in soap added water for some time. Now use this scrubber to wash your straw. Move the scrubber in and out of the straw to clean it as required. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4704" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T09:17:02.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6316" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6207" CreationDate="2015-03-23T09:40:34.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Laying on your back and then after they are pulled on halfway picking your butt up and pulling them on this way. This way you get more leverage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wear socks. When putting on TED hose wearing socks first sometimes makes it easier. Pick thin socks and not fluffy ones. This may make your legs feel more comfortable, as the jeans will glide over the socks. If you wear panty hose this also makes it easier. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also try adding another zipper on the waistband so that you have more room to scoot into them with. This takes sewing skills.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T09:40:34.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6312" CreationDate="2015-03-23T13:10:48.347" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have recently read that you can soak the garments afflicted with the stench in water with some &lt;strong&gt;Vitamin C powder&lt;/strong&gt; mixed in. If you don't have any powder you can pop open a couple of the caplets and pour the contents into the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could actually put the Vitamin C powder in with your washing detergent and that should be able to aid in reducing the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have finished washing, if possible, always allow the clothes to dry out in the sunshine - it is amazing what a bit of Sunlight can do to help!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-23T15:14:04.770" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T15:14:04.770" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6318" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-03-23T13:28:16.097" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Now for some truly out of the box thinking with my newly devised straw cleaning apparatus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Equipment needed:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dirty straw (otherwise this whole thing is not needed...)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A couple of balloons (water balloons preferably, and small ones!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Elastic band / hair band / string&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soap (liquid variety)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Optional&lt;/strong&gt; - Sand or other coarse grained thing (for abrasiveness to get off stubborn dirt)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you'll need to do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill one water balloon with some water and some soap (enough to easily be able to squeeze the water out) and the sand if you so choose&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place straw into filled balloon and tie with elastic band / string / whatever to stop it coming off&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place other balloon at the other end of the straw and tie off as well&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Squeeze the filled balloon and the water should race through the straw to the other balloon&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat a few times - the sand would aid in removing some stuck bits of grime &lt;em&gt;(which FYI is absolutely grim so just buy a new straw you weirdo)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove balloons and put straw under some running water so that it can clean out any left over soap / sand&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Done.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I said - this required a little out of the box thinking and may be more effort than it is worth, but it would be fun to see if it is effective!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Godspeed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T13:28:16.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6319" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-03-23T13:34:31.267" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;An adaptation to a couple of methods already mentioned that involves shoving something down the straw to try and get rid of any dirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could use an &lt;strong&gt;ear cleaner (Q-Tip)&lt;/strong&gt; - preferably a clean one. Get it wet and add a little bit of soap and that should be quite nifty.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dental floss&lt;/strong&gt; - if you feed a length of this down the straw and keep tight and wiggle the straw around, this should have good cleaning potential (after all, people clean their teeth with this stuff)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Alternatives to dental floss:&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;String&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Elastic band&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A chain (like a necklace)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A shoelace - a clean one (would, I think, be the most effective as it'll be a similar width to the straw so be nice and tight to the edges)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buy a new one.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T13:34:31.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-03-23T13:36:18.810" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you say it is just the tip of the straw - &lt;strong&gt;snip it off&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am sure you'll have plenty of straw length to keep you happy and the dirt end will be gone!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T13:36:18.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6321" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6311" CreationDate="2015-03-23T13:48:08.910" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Steaming wrinkles out works rather well. I would recommend trying to steam it as lightly as possible to ensure you don't damage the dress. Additionally, small hand-held steamers would allow you the opportunity to steam out wrinkles where you want to without affecting the entire dress (to include those intentional folds you mentioned).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4710" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T13:48:08.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6322" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14797" CreationDate="2015-03-23T13:54:05.593" Score="11" ViewCount="93824" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently moved house.&#xA;Because of this, I have huge amounts of cardboard boxes.&#xA;An amount that would likely fill our bin twice over.&#xA;Which I can't do, because we have other rubbish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I need to have them gone in the next 3 weeks, and so putting them in the rubbish a few at a time, may not be fast enough.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;They are generally extremely damaged by the unpacking, so I can't give them away (they were 3rd hand to begin with).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Taking them to the tip would be over an hours drive, and cost a surprising amount of money.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last time this occurred, I burned them:&#xA;I dug a big hole, pulled off all the plastic tape, and over about 3 hours put the boxes in and set them alight.&#xA;Then I buried all the ashes.&#xA;That is not an option at the new house, as there is no sand to dig in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Right now I am considering drenching them in water, and them compacting them wet mass, and putting that in the bin.&#xA;I think the water would cause the interior corrugation to crumple, so they would be easier to compact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1233" LastEditorUserId="1233" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T04:43:02.527" LastActivityDate="2016-12-24T06:32:23.780" Title="How can I get rid of large amounts of cardboard boxes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;trash&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6323" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-03-23T14:19:54.220" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt; up, reducing the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/smell&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;smell&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;smell&lt;/a&gt; of or otherwise managing trash, garbage, or rubbish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:45:43.593" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:45:43.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6324" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-03-23T14:19:54.220" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to cleaning up, reducing the smell of, or otherwise managing trash, garbage, or rubbish." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:45:43.593" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:45:43.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6325" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6322" CreationDate="2015-03-23T14:22:36.890" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shred them and then wet them down. Once they dry if you put them in a mold(there will be shapes) or just leave them there they will be more manageable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other ideas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For gardeners, putting down the cardboard and them putting a thin layer of dirt on top, makes weeds stay away for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, &lt;a href=&quot;http://homeguides.sfgate.com/use-corrugated-cardboard-mulch-35031.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;cardboard mulch&lt;/a&gt; can be made.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shredding the cardboard and then adding it underground will make your soil richer, when it breaks down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just some ideas, for &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/31-things-you-can-make-with-a-cardboard-box-that-will-blow-y&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;cardboard fun.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-03-23T14:28:17.433" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T14:28:17.433" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6326" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6322" CreationDate="2015-03-23T15:55:46.513" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know 3 ways of doing it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recycle them. I'm sure the recycling company could find a good use for them&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make an obstacle course for your kids in the backyard (or yourself if you don't have kids)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use them as sleds (if you get snow)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="104" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-03-23T16:00:02.390" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T16:00:02.390" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6327" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6307" CreationDate="2015-03-23T16:06:50.137" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Or alternatively, just get some soda crystals, which are really inexpensive, (previously called washing soda) - heap it up in the plughole, boil a kettle, steadily pour the boiling water over the crystals till they've disappeared. Repeat an hour later, and as often as you like - I use 'em roughly once a month on kitchen and bathroom wastes. They won't clear hair build up though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T16:06:50.137" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6332" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6322" CreationDate="2015-03-23T20:59:36.927" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Obviously if you put the boxes into the trash, they will take up a lot of space due to their shape.  There will be a lot of wasted empty space in the trash since nothing is inside the boxes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So just tear up the boxes into a lot of flat pieces.  Each box has 6 sides, so you'll want to tear up each box into at least 6 pieces.  Once you have torn up the boxes into flat pieces, you can fit a lot more of those pieces into the trash, and there won't be any wasted space in the trash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T20:59:36.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6173" CreationDate="2015-03-23T21:52:00.057" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Anything with a small hole, like these, to be used as a pinhole projector:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1v5Jq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1v5Jqm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;colander&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8wSjr.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8wSjrm.png&quot; alt=&quot;hole punched paper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UhTq7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UhTq7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;cd&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7qwnX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7qwnX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;ruler with holes&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A5e2S.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A5e2S.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;selotape&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S4Rwe.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S4Rwem.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;cotonreel&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:18:25.313" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:18:25.313" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6334" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6322" CreationDate="2015-03-23T21:57:35.293" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the outside your house, with a sign that says &lt;code&gt;Free boxes, Please take&lt;/code&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WAGbd.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Watch out for rain, or there won't be any more boxes...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T21:57:35.293" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6335" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6322" CreationDate="2015-03-23T22:07:07.343" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;It could be different locations have different rules for these things, but the last time we moved, I turned the biggest boxes into the garbage bins for the other boxes, and then stuffed all the other boxes into those.  I put them out by the curve on garbage day, and they were gone the next day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1366" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T22:07:07.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6336" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-23T22:13:49.797" Score="7" ViewCount="10784" Body="&lt;p&gt;Last night I somehow had chewing gum on the back of my shirt, and before I knew it was there, I leaned against a throw pillow on my couch, getting gum on the pillow too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How would you remove the gum?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE:&lt;/strong&gt; This is different than &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/102/how-can-i-remove-gum-from-carpet&quot;&gt;the existing question of how to get gum out of a carpet&lt;/a&gt;, since carpets are typically stuck to the floor and are big. The fact that the shirt and pillow are &quot;free&quot; and small results in different answers (like the one that worked for me; see below!).&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T21:20:37.503" Title="How to get gum off of clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6336" CreationDate="2015-03-23T22:13:49.797" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put my shirt and the throw pillow in the freezer overnight. In the morning, I was able to break off most of the gum.  There was still some stringy residue. I pressed duct tape against it, peeled it off, pressed the duct tape against it again, peeled it off again, and both the shirt and the pillow are now gum-free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T22:13:49.797" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6338" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6283" CreationDate="2015-03-23T22:18:56.013" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you hold the cup from the top, with your hand over the cup so that your palm is above the opening of the cup and your fingers are around the top rim of the cup (I tried to find an image but failed), then the cup will maintain its own center of gravity, as opposed to being jolted by your own movements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1366" LastActivityDate="2015-03-23T22:18:56.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6341" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6336" CreationDate="2015-03-24T04:49:41.803" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;My top ways, as an avid gum chewer:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot water. We all know that hot water makes gum fall apart so try boiling water. Cover the area with hot water and then scrub while soaked by the water. &lt;em&gt;(Do not put your hand in boiling water...)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use peanut butter. Cover the gum with peanut butter and then let it sit. Repeat as needed and let the peanut butter sit for a while. Scrape it off when done. The peanut butter may leave a stain, but you can use oil removers and other stain control to get rid of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all else fails or you don't feel confident enough to operate on the clothes, then go to a professional. It will be more expensive, but will make sure that your clothes are fixed, in most cases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://m.wikihow.com/Remove-Gum-from-Clothes%23/notifications&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikihow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alcohol, orange oil and hair spray are said to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-25T09:07:51.253" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T09:07:51.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6342" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6518" CreationDate="2015-03-24T08:54:38.700" Score="11" ViewCount="19176" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a two bedroom house and my room only has one window. The wall adjacent to the door on the left has the single window. Next to the window is a bathroom. The room overlooks the front of the house in a apartment style building, so outside the window there is the hallway which is open and gets plenty of air. My room has a ceiling fan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HplbK.png&quot; alt=&quot;room layout&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's really hot in Bangalore right now at 38 degree Celsius and nights are unbearable due to hot air circulating inside the room itself (due to the ceiling fan). I turn up the ceiling fan and it makes a lot of noise. I have my bed facing the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am considering buying a tower fan and keeping the fan facing towards my bed (with its back facing towards the window).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a picture of the type of fan I mean:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://khindonline.com/webshaper/pcm/pictures/khind/Khind_Tower_Fan_FD201R__58498.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/I28mcQ0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;tower fan&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Am I doing the cross ventilation concept correct?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S: A few constraints are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The diagram is not really accurate in the sense, my door opens inwards and so when it is fully open it covers half the window. As a hack i have to put something behind the door (at the floor level) such that the door only opens half way. I cannot remove the door because our landlord is adamant about it (reasons about upsetting vaastu - an indian variant of feng shui).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I cannot leave the window open at night because of incidents of a stray cat getting in to the house.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1836" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-05-31T15:31:20.597" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T18:51:27.877" Title="How to have cross ventilation in a single window room?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;fan&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6343" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6342" CreationDate="2015-03-24T09:10:41.627" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple solution that does really help in a room like this is to have the window open, but also &lt;strong&gt;have the door open&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will allow the hot air to have somewhere to go rather than just circulate around the room. If you don't have the window open (because it is too hot outside and is cooler to keep them shut) then you can continue to use your ceiling fan as you are, but again with the door open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know most people don't like having their door open while sleeping, but even if it is just open a small amount, it will help with air circulation - not only with temperature regulation, but it'll also stop your room becoming a stink pit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your door automatically closes you can just put something in the way so that it remains open at least a small amount. But note that the more the door is open, the more circulation you'll get.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T09:10:41.627" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6346" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6342" CreationDate="2015-03-24T17:30:11.583" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try putting ice in a bowl, pot, or bucket. Put an inexpensive fan on the other side of the ice, pointing at you. The cold from the melting ice should blow onto you and keep you nice and cool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/da5m0.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-25T09:06:07.590" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T09:06:07.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6342" CreationDate="2015-03-24T17:43:35.867" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a camp bed like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9IGxc.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make it so the fan blows &lt;em&gt;underneath&lt;/em&gt; it. This will cool you down from the top and the bottom, as the fan blows over and under.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T17:43:35.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6348" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6342" CreationDate="2015-03-24T17:51:42.533" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You state that you can't have the window open due to a stray cat possibly entering the room. This still is your best option to access colder air, so I would suggest to open the window and add something like wire mesh over the window so that the cat can't enter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will depend on approval from the landlord, but if done correctly it should not degrade the apartment, and it should also be possible to do without leaving marks on/around the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-25T09:06:38.713" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T09:06:38.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6349" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6304" CreationDate="2015-03-24T20:20:48.353" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Candle wax is air tight, and will be easy to remove when you are ready to use the battery.&#xA;Just ensure that it isnt too hot when you submerge your battery in to the liquid wax.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T20:20:48.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6283" CreationDate="2015-03-24T20:24:45.700" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a severe &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Tremor-%28essential%29/Pages/Introduction.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;natural tremor&lt;/a&gt; which is suppressed with a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_blocker&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;betablocker&lt;/a&gt; (&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propranolol&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Propanalol&lt;/a&gt;), but I still use a few tricks to help with what the medication does not correct.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of these include.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Not filling up containers so much.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Minimising trip length.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stretching a piece of &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_wrap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;cling-film&lt;/a&gt; across the container making it water tight. this will also keep what ever is in the container fresher and warmer for longer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have also found trying not to think about it helps a lot. Thinking about it can cause a small amount of anxiety which makes the issue worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="4468" LastEditDate="2015-03-24T20:32:16.187" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T20:32:16.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6351" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-24T21:22:01.837" Score="1" ViewCount="49" Body="&lt;p&gt;Often as I fill my bin, the bag sinks deeper and the edge of the bag ends up inside. Inevitably due to my laziness, rubbish then ends up inside the bin, but not inside the liner. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This makes me more reluctant to empty the bin as it's more of a chore and the problem worsens?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to stop the bin liner falling into the bin? I attempt to trap the bag with the lid but it's not enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-24T23:33:57.870" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T23:33:57.870" Title="How can I stop the bin liner falling in to the bin?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;trash&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-03-24T23:29:53.623" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6352" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1657" CreationDate="2015-03-24T21:22:26.140" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;After you've put the liner in the bin, pull the bag tight, twist it a few times and tuck it back under itself&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xAVlG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xAVlGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pVKrU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pVKrUm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T11:02:23.437" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:02:23.437" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6311" CreationDate="2015-03-24T21:25:20.560" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take it with you the next time you take a [hot] shower. Hang it up somewhere, preferably high. As long as it doesn't bother you, don't turn on the fan to let the steam build up. I do this all the time, as I am too lazy to iron things, and it doesn't work well on large wrinkles, just small ones. This should let the on purpose wrinkles stay and the little ones go away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastActivityDate="2015-03-24T21:25:20.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6354" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6364" CreationDate="2015-03-25T03:17:54.187" Score="6" ViewCount="298" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always seem to get an itch right on the middle of my back when I am driving alone - hence there is nobody to help me with this issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I relieve this itch in the middle of my back while driving?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4734" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-03-25T09:57:31.127" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T13:32:18.827" Title="How do I scratch the middle of my back in a car?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6355" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6361" CreationDate="2015-03-25T03:56:43.940" Score="6" ViewCount="33557" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put a small amount of baking soda in my shoes every morning to stop my feet from smelling throughout the day.  Because of this, my feet get very dry and flaky with dead skin, especially between the toes and around the heel.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is not fungus or anything just a lot of dry and dead skin.  How can I clean it off? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I dont want to buy any of those stones or brushes they make specifically for this, just use something/s from around the house&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastEditorUserId="13092" LastEditDate="2016-03-22T20:09:10.750" LastActivityDate="2016-07-02T19:03:25.827" Title="How to clean dead skin off feet?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6356" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6336" CreationDate="2015-03-25T04:10:15.480" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dry ice&lt;/strong&gt;. Apply dry ice for 5-10 minutes and then treat the gum as you'd treat dirt: use brush of something similar.&#xA;Be careful not to freeze-burn yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4736" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-25T09:08:37.250" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T09:08:37.250" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6357" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6312" CreationDate="2015-03-25T04:13:32.793" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you try Vinegar and/or lemon juice (With nothing mixed in it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;About a tablespoon of vinegar and a teaspoon of lemon juice usually work like magic against smells, but remember to rinse thoroughly before leaving it to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, drying in the sunshine can help a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4735" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T04:13:32.793" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6355" CreationDate="2015-03-25T09:04:54.513" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to buy any sort of pedicure product designed for this then there are a couple of other alternatives that I can think of and that I have personally used in the past:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rub with something rough&lt;/strong&gt; - Like the pedicure stones and scrubbers, you can just find something rough and rub the dead skin away (i.e. sandpaper &lt;em&gt;[fine grain to save your feet from bleeding]&lt;/em&gt;, stones / rocks, pavement, etc.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cut it off&lt;/strong&gt; - While perhaps not being the safest method, you can always get a fairly sharp knife and cut away the dead skin (best for working around the heel), but be careful not to cut too deep into new skin otherwise you'll eb walking funny for a little while.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pick at it&lt;/strong&gt; - I used to get really flaky feet and I could entertain myself for a fair while by just getting a pair of tweezers or similar and picking away at the dead skin trying to get rid of it - while it isn't actually very effective, it kept me happy for a while.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the end, I had to start applying some serious moisturizer (betnovate) to the feet daily in order to get rid of it completely - then again I think mine was a fungus of sorts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could always try and stop it at the source by not putting baking soda in your shoes any more, try finding an alternative that would be less harsh on your feet. I am sure there are special aerating inner soles that you could find to treat the issue of smelly feet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T09:04:54.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6359" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6354" CreationDate="2015-03-25T09:22:24.243" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find just simply stretching my arms as far as possible (while keeping control of the vehicle) will make the middle of the back more exposed to the seat. Then you can just rub you back up against the chair - hard enough so that it can somewhat satisfy the itchiness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note, this is useless if you're in a leather seated car.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T09:22:24.243" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6360" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6283" CreationDate="2015-03-25T09:54:47.100" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The trick is to control the sopping of the fluids and other stuff. When carrying a glass, you can move it forward pretty quickly without spilling it by tilting the glass. The same applies for trays, plates, etc. Whenever you are walking around, make sure you swish you fluids accordingly in the same manner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T09:54:47.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6361" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6355" CreationDate="2015-03-25T11:13:51.633" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Feet are tender so I don't think you should attack them with tweezers or knifes. Reasons:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;By pulling the skin off you can create openings that can get infected. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Knives can also cut you and open you to infection. Your hand may not be steady enough and the knife may be dirty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things you can do:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use exfoliants. Moisturizing will make the skin fall of and promote more healthier skin. With that I offer these tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scrub your feet in a hot water bath. Soaking before scrubbing helps you remove the skin as well. Now add moisturizer and clean your shoes. Replacing inner soles and washing shoes should help. Dirty shoes may cause infection.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are interested in feet stone alternatives:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fine grain sand paper. This works just the same mostly, I even make nail files out of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make salt scrubs out of oils and salt, always moisturizer after ward. Using loose oils and letting them sit works better.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using emery boards would work to. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Additional info&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/list_5941226_pumice-stone-substitutes.html&quot;&gt;Ehow. Com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warning: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are no alternatives to going to a foot doctor who can actually diagnose you. You may have a skin condition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-03-25T11:19:01.663" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T11:19:01.663" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6362" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6365" CreationDate="2015-03-25T13:17:12.997" Score="11" ViewCount="10972" Body="&lt;p&gt;While vacuuming, I heard the typical 'kaclink kaclink' of a larger solid object being sucked up. I think it might be an earring I lost a few days ago, so I'd like to get whatever it is out of the bag. How can I do this while minimizing the amount of dust gets back into the air?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-26T09:09:30.427" LastActivityDate="2019-07-22T21:22:21.483" Title="How do I extract a small object from a vacuum cleaner bag?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;retrieval&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6362" CreationDate="2015-03-25T13:27:06.380" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the biggest problem is making a mess, I would take it outside. Having some dust fly around there doesn't really seem like a problem. And if some of it does reach the ground, rain (Or a bucket of water) will wash it away soon enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4635" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T13:27:06.380" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6354" CreationDate="2015-03-25T13:32:18.827" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This may be uncomfortable sometimes.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lay a jacket on your seat. This way when you get the urge to scratch you can rub your back on the jacket. The ridges and texture will help alleviate the itching.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a steady hand while driving you could try using a back scratcher. These are pretty inexpensive. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://m.wikihow.com/Scratch-Your-Back&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikihow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T13:32:18.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6362" CreationDate="2015-03-25T13:50:28.390" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take the dust and put it in a plastic garbage bag and then add water slowly while holding the bag as shut as you can. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now that the dust is wet you can handle it without it blowing in your face. Add the mixture slowly to a bowl or buckets of water and the dust should float making anything appear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the earring is big you can sift through the wet dust. Please do either method outside so that any spilt dust does not go in your face.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T13:50:28.390" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6362" CreationDate="2015-03-25T17:49:05.597" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The dustbag contains not only dust and dirt - it's also heaving with bacteria, so although I do exactly what you now intend to do, I first take the precaution of wearing a face mask (just a basic dust mask) and rubber gloves. If you can, take the bag outside and spread a sheet of something (plastic, tarpaulin, whatever) and put the bag on it. If its disposable, then slit it open and rummage for what you want, if not, you'll have to either put your hand in and rummage, or gently tip and pull out the contents onto your sheet and poke around to find the object. Best not done on a windy day... and after all that, I hope it is your earring and not something you don't even want, like a bottle top!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T17:49:05.597" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6367" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5818" CreationDate="2015-03-25T18:23:55.250" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is not directly an answer to your question, but rather a solution: Have you tried to use friendly shampoos that don't cause this? (Disclaimer: I could name dozens of companies who increase their income by claiming they produucts are eye-friendly while they are not.) I have got very sensitive eyes and trying 3 or 4 different shampoos I found one that doesn't cause me any problem. I don't use anything else since then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I would name the company, but I'm not sure what's the policy on advertisement. I can, however, assure you that you have a better chance in a pharmacy or a special cosmetics shops then in a general drug store or a supermarket.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4540" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T18:23:55.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6368" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6362" CreationDate="2015-03-25T19:08:51.117" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The trick to this for me has always been surface area. I cut open an old grocery store plastic bag, and lay it on a table. I then cut open the dust bag, and carefully spread it into as thin of a layer as possible so that there's no need to dig a lot. Cleanup is simple: fold the grocery bag to seal the dust. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In general, you're trying to avoid getting dust into the air column, and the surest way to do that is to disrupt the pile as little as possible. If the depth of the pile is thin enough, you should be able to do a quick visible inspection in order to find your lost trinket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also tend to use a pair of tweezers to work through the debris or fish things out of the bag when I can see them towards the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="35" LastEditorUserId="35" LastEditDate="2019-07-22T21:22:21.483" LastActivityDate="2019-07-22T21:22:21.483" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6370" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6362" CreationDate="2015-03-25T22:38:18.157" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a second vacuum with a hose attachment.  Over the opening of the hose, attach (with duct tape?) a screen that will let through dust and dirt but nothing bigger than, say, a popcorn kernel.  Then simply vacuum all the dust from the first vacuum's bag into the second vacuum's bag through the hose.  The larger object -- such as an earring -- will get caught by the screen or will just remain in the first bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0VUVC.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0VUVCm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T12:19:23.813" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T12:19:23.813" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6371" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6175" CreationDate="2015-03-25T22:53:47.090" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a method that works for most &lt;strong&gt;manual&lt;/strong&gt; cars, which simply involves getting the car moving before starting the engine, otherwise knows as a &lt;strong&gt;push start&lt;/strong&gt; - this will work for new batteries without damaging them as the method above would.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Two variations of the method which would have the same effect:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get a few people to help&lt;/strong&gt; push the car, push the clutch all the way down and put it into the second gear (do not release clutch just yet). Begin pushing the car and once it has gathered some speed - pop the clutch and the engine should start, and the car's alternator should start charging the battery again. &lt;em&gt;The ignition should be turned to 'on'. If it doesn't work initially, keep depressing and releasing the clutch and it should eventually be successful.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Park at the top of a hill / incline facing down&lt;/strong&gt; - make sure you have the emergency brake on. When you return to your car, release the brake and do the same as mentioned in the previous method. - &lt;em&gt;This method doesn't need people but there is a slight lack of control as your brakes will be less effective with the engine off should this method fail.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For both of these variations you only need to be up to a speed of ~ 5 mph (~ 8 kph) before releasing the clutch for it to work - any slower and it will likely fail, faster will still work but has greater risks involved &lt;em&gt;(i.e. lack of power steering when engine off - child in road, no easy way to swerve, splat. Child pancakes for breakfast.)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-03-25T22:53:47.090" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2015-03-25T22:53:47.090" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6362" CreationDate="2015-03-26T00:13:58.177" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can find someone who has a metal detector . . . with two large plastic trash bags, sort half of the debris into one bag and test it with the metal detector, keep dividing the contents by the results of waving the metal detector over the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4756" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T00:13:58.177" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6283" CreationDate="2015-03-26T00:54:00.593" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen camera rigs that stabalise perfectly while you run. This guy explains how to built one for $500. Maybe figure how to build something like this for carrying open fluids. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or make a lid for yourself that's easy to remove last second. $5&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4625" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T00:54:00.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6374" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6379" CreationDate="2015-03-26T02:23:08.780" Score="3" ViewCount="1030" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always have a problem with toothpaste. My whole family uses the same toothpaste tube. At the end of the week, there is this huge glob of hardened toothpaste stuck over the end of the tube.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to avoid this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4734" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-26T09:08:51.823" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T10:54:28.997" Title="How do I stop toothpaste from piling up on the cover?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6375" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6376" CreationDate="2015-03-26T04:24:33.803" Score="14" ViewCount="122481" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had this problem a lot. I cut the tip of my finger on something and it starts to bleed. I try to put a bandaid on, but it just doesn't fit on right. The sides poke out and it just looks and feels uncomfortable. There must be a life hack to avoid this. &lt;strong&gt;How can I put a bandaid on the tip of my finger, so that it fits well and wraps around?&lt;/strong&gt; I know that there are special fingertip bandaids, but I don't have them and don't plan on buying them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="1829" LastEditDate="2017-06-30T02:33:09.613" LastActivityDate="2017-06-30T02:33:09.613" Title="How to put a bandaid on the tip of your finger" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6375" CreationDate="2015-03-26T07:40:02.840" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;We can very easily make our special fingertip bandaid from a standard bandaid by using a &lt;strong&gt;clean&lt;/strong&gt; pair of scissors (consider rinsing the scissors in desinfenctant (e.g. alcohol) or heating is shortly with a lighter before use).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then we can cut out a trapezoid shape at the long sides of the bandaid to leave the pad in the middle, and to obtain lateral plaster flaps that will perfectly hold the baindaid in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yrzhA.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yrzhAm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The size of both the bandaid, and the cuts we make depend on the size of the injured finger. In addition, the way we cut also depends on the make of our standard bandaid. If it was a whole strip with wound pads to the outer sides we have to remove parts of the central wound pad, if the lateral plaster rim was wide enough and the wound bad small, we can just cut the sides of the trapeziod but leave the plaster to additional fix the bandaid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T13:54:06.183" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:54:06.183" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6377" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6397" CreationDate="2015-03-26T09:07:29.677" Score="3" ViewCount="74807" Body="&lt;p&gt;I developed a cold overnight. I have spent half the day sneezing and the other half of the day thinking I am about to sneeze due to an uncontrollable irritation to my nasal passage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to either &lt;strong&gt;stop the tickly sensation in one's nose which indicates you are about to sneeze, or to speed up a sneeze&lt;/strong&gt; so I'm not sitting here for 5 minutes with the tickly sensation just waiting for it to come?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried blowing my nose to remove anything that could be up there causing the irritation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason I ask to speed up the sneeze is because once I have sneezed, the tickling sensation goes away for a while, so if the feeling cannot be removed, I wish for it to be over and done with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2016-08-09T03:10:54.250" Title="I can't stop sneezing" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6377" CreationDate="2015-03-26T10:00:21.000" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pinch your nose.&lt;/strong&gt; Similarly to scratching an itch, pinching your nose will stop the tickling sensation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T10:00:21.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6374" CreationDate="2015-03-26T10:48:30.310" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to prevent oxygen from reacting with the toothpaste. Usually people would just reapply the cap, but you could store in a ziplock bag or similar airtight container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="4468" LastEditDate="2015-03-26T10:54:28.997" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T10:54:28.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6380" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6395" CreationDate="2015-03-26T11:14:10.443" Score="57" ViewCount="95271" Body="&lt;p&gt;How does one efficiently clean-up hair from sink and counter area after shaving or trimming beard?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After shaving, but more so trimming my beard (using electric trimmer), mustache, or trimming my hair a bit their is inevitably leftover hair to be cleaned up after the fact &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;despite best efforts to contain the mess&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, such as crouching down over the sink and other methods I am &lt;em&gt;intentionally not listing&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The clean-up process can end up taking longer than the actual grooming. I would like to find a more efficient way to clean it up so I do not leave little hairs pieces remaining nor it take longer than shaving/trimming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Taking into account I know hair is more stubborn around any residue (soap, toothpaste, etc) , calking, and angles to easily be cleaned up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I already have tried the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using baby wipes &lt;em&gt;(work best of what I have tried, but not good enough)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using Toilet Paper&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hot vs. Cold water doesn't seem to make a difference as far as getting the hair to bunch or attach to rag. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Microfiber rag (damp and dry)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Normal bathroom towel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vacuuming is not a practical option, nor did using a dust buster hand vac the one time I tried it both to noise, convenience, and some hair will be wet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I really want to focus the answers on the cleaning aspect, not prevention. I did not list every prevention I do or try method on purpose and some of them being listed will will simply transfer the problem that would again create cleaning problems. So focus on the '&lt;strong&gt;cleaning&lt;/strong&gt;' aspect please. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1787" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-03-27T16:01:44.753" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T10:06:23.160" Title="How does one efficiently clean-up hair from sink after shaving or trimming beard?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;shaving&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="15" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-03-26T11:23:18.783" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is just a guess since I am a female and don't shave my face, but&#xA;I think it'd work if you put a towel in the sink before you shave, just lay it out on the surface and then shave, the hair will fall on the towel and you can still use the tap. Afterwards you can just fold the towel and put it in the laundry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4643" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T11:23:18.783" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6362" CreationDate="2015-03-26T12:04:32.240" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One method to recover the potential earring would be to take the bag to an open area where &lt;strong&gt;making a mess would not be a concern&lt;/strong&gt;, and just splitting the bag and spilling its contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The wind will &lt;strong&gt;carry away the dust and fine particles&lt;/strong&gt; (hold the bag from upwind) and the earring and other heavy objects will &lt;strong&gt;fall straight down&lt;/strong&gt;. Just be sure to clean up the bag pieces and other large refuse so as to leave the area unpolluted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1458" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T12:04:32.240" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6383" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-03-26T12:04:52.647" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Filling the sink halfway before doing your routine will prevent everything sticking so hard.&#xA;Any thing left can be swilled with the glass you use when brushing your teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T12:04:52.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6384" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2481" CreationDate="2015-03-26T12:07:49.023" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;With a party game.&#xA;See who can clean the floor the best with soap and water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T12:07:49.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6385" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6362" CreationDate="2015-03-26T13:10:26.123" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a really strong rare earth magnet and run it around the part of the bag that would be the top of the dirt pile. If you feel it connect to something, bring it to the top of the bag and then try to pull it out with your finger. If your earring was a non-magnetic metal (which is most likely) and this plan doesn't work, it's likely you will feel extreme rage having failed after all the trouble of getting the magnet. To handle that, tell the vacuum you hate it, optionally kick it a few times, then tell it it's sacked. Then go watch QVC so you can buy a new earring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4767" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T13:10:26.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6386" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2481" CreationDate="2015-03-26T13:13:33.637" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hire a cleaning service. They're experts when it come to cleaning, and have the proper tools and skills one needs for cleaning up any mess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="165" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T13:13:33.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6387" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-03-26T14:13:03.497" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using the razor in the bath tube or in a shower. Afterwards you can rinse the whole tub easier using the hose. You can put one of these cosmetic mirrors with a suction cup on the wall if you need a mirror. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if you use the trimmer on wet hair, it will stick together and it won't fly everywhere. You will unfortunately have more work to clean the trimmer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4412" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T14:13:03.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6388" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-26T15:10:58.300" Score="9" ViewCount="5875" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wanted to know if there was a way that I could keep my hair from falling in front of my face. (I have really long hair) I use gel but at the end of the day, my hair is all greasy. Hairspray too! I wear hats quite often but I can't always wear them, such as being inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is worth mentioning that I am a guy, so fancy hair plaits aren't really going to be a solution for me!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4734" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-27T08:14:58.327" LastActivityDate="2015-06-21T05:27:17.320" Title="Is there a way that I can stop my hair from moving all day?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6390" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-03-26T15:44:24.240" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's not clear whether you're using something electrical which uses the power socket in the bathroom. If not, don't do it over the sink - obviously, wet shaving must be done at the sink, but any trimming can be done elsewhere. Put a towel across your lap and sit at a table with a mirror - that means you can use a dustpan and brush to clear the table and take the towel outside and shake it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Being female, I manage leg hair standing on a towel (if you're using an epilator, where the hair falls to the nearest flat surface) and shaking that out afterwards. Underarms, I use the electric shaver with a mirror placed behind the loo - I lift the loo seat, look in the mirror and use the shaver, and all the bits drop down the loo, and I just flush it, job done. If I didn't have a shelf behind the loo, I'd use the towel across the lap sitting at a table method instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T15:44:24.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6391" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6388" CreationDate="2015-03-26T15:51:01.617" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A couple of hair grips strategically placed, hair slides, barrette at the back holding it in a 'tail', put it up (french pleat, bun, wrap, whatever) put in a ponytail, plait it - if you're not female, some of these ideas may not be appropriate, although the low ponytail is fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My hair's long with a fringe, I don't have a problem with it unless I'm working outside in a garden, when I either shove it all up into a baseball cap or use a 'hair grab' to keep it up and out of the way. Hair grabs are wonderful things, easy and quick. Although we all call them hair grabs here, they appear to be listed as 'hair claws or clamps' - banana clips are longer and curved, but similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-27T08:15:52.720" LastActivityDate="2015-03-27T08:15:52.720" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6394" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-03-26T16:57:02.723" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the sink is completely dry beforehand, the dry hairs from your mustache &amp;amp; beard shouldn't stick, and a vacuum with a hose (and possibly a brush attachment) should work very effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T16:57:02.723" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6395" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-03-26T16:58:04.093" Score="48" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use an electric beard trimmer so I end up shaving over the sink as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I line the sink with 2-3 paper towels(try to cover the whole surface area of the sink) and wet them. I shave over the sink as best I can although hairs inevitably get elsewhere. After I'm done I throw away the paper towels(along with most of the hair), and then take a wet paper towel and wipe away any remaining hairs. I'd guess the cleaning takes about 3 minutes and it's clean enough my girlfriend doesn't seem to notice or complain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4775" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T16:58:04.093" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6396" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-03-26T17:41:11.443" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Turn on the tap and then with your hand guide and/or throw the stream to the places where there are still hairs. Repeat until clean :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use your moist hand to wipe up the loose hairs around the basin. Wash once after, done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advanced topic: aim for a spiral path for the splashes so they hit more sink surface before returning to the hole in the middle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4777" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T17:41:11.443" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6397" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6377" CreationDate="2015-03-26T17:50:07.947" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;As @Mooseman said, pinching the nose can make the tickling go away. But you should not pinch it as if something smells bad (closing the nostrils), but instead only apply some pressure on both sides of the nose bridge with your fingers so that you still can (could, if you did not have a cold) breathe. You might try a bit to find the right spot, but you will definitely know it as soon as you did!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A trick to help sneezing is looking into bright light. Not too bright, of course because you don't want to damage your eyes. This works, because the nerves responsible for the sneezing reflex and the ones for noticing brightness may lay close together in some people. Therefore the brightness signal might &quot;jump over&quot; and intensify the sneezing stimulus which would then finally lead to a relieving sneeze...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2274" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-30T12:43:17.423" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T12:43:17.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6388" CreationDate="2015-03-26T18:50:31.687" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Collect your hair in a ponytail and band it.  If there are stray hairs remaining that you need to move, either due to short length (don't reach the ponytail) or they go over areas of your face you want uncovered even though they make it to the ponytail, use bobby pins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These can be found in many colors, try to find one that matches your hair color.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you've got the stray hair collected in it, pin it up with hair nearer the top of the head.  If you like, you can hide the pin under some of the hair as well so it's not as obvious that you're using pins, but given the pieces of hair you're moving will be pulled up it'll be clear to an observant person that you're using pins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is the topknot to take care of hair that could end up in your face.  You can put all your hair in the topknot, or leave the back hair hanging.  Alternately, there's no reason you can't have multiple ponytails, or use a style typically associated with women. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to use a ponytail you can try pinning your front hair back and under your top hair.  This should keep your face a bit more free, but of course it doesn't prevent side or top hair from getting into your face in the wind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6PoxE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6PoxEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T07:52:09.483" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T07:52:09.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6400" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6388" CreationDate="2015-03-26T19:21:50.407" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you do not have a super emotional attachment to your hair and its style, then you could always consider mixing things up and going for a trim at the barbers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They might even be able to give you some pointers as to how to prevent your problem next time you go for a clean up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'd be surprised how nice it is to have short hair - I used to have long(ish) hair and then decided I would get a short back n' sides, and it so much easier to keep control of, no lengthy showers / hair drying, no issue with bed hair, no overheating in Summer, etc...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4782" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-27T08:19:33.087" LastActivityDate="2015-03-27T08:19:33.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6401" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-03-26T19:32:40.557" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been cutting my own hair for twenty years, shaving for that long as well, using electric clippers. This is a problem the first few times you perform this task, but it is something where &quot;practice makes perfect&quot;. For cutting my hair, &lt;strong&gt;I use a plastic bag from the grocery store which fits almost perfectly into the bowl shape of most sinks, and then I shave my head above this plastic bag&lt;/strong&gt;. For facial hair, I use the same Wahl brand clippers (absolutely the best brand by far) to trim my beard to stubble once every couple of weeks. I can see how a more significant beard would create a situation where you would plug the sink up while trying to wash the hairs down, so for this, I would go with the same plastic bag method. Otherwise, &lt;strong&gt;I simply shave with the clippers over the bare sink, and wash down any hair in the sink afterwards. I use a small amount of wet toilet paper to wipe up any stray hairs that inevitably end up outside of the sink itself&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;em&gt;Wet&lt;/em&gt; is the key word here: It causes the stray hairs to stick to the toilet paper like a magnet, vastly increasing your cleaning efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like I said, after a few messy experiences using this method (and frankly any and all other methods except perhaps one of those old school FlowBees), you'll get the hang of not making your wife/girlfriend angry when you perform maintenance. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4783" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T19:32:40.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6402" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5989" CreationDate="2015-03-26T20:23:40.640" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have stumbled across this problem as well, but I don't have speakers. I throw my laptop in the sink and it works surprisingly well. You might be able to do this with your speaker, as the sink makes it quite a bit louder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is also a completely free option, as it doesn't require you to purchase bags or a shelving unit. Almost every bathroom has a shower already in it :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: &lt;em&gt;Do not turn the water on!&lt;/em&gt; I have almost done this before&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T20:23:40.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6403" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6375" CreationDate="2015-03-26T21:20:32.407" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you use extra wide bandaids, you stick the bandaid lengthways along the front and back of your finger. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sides of the bandaid will wrap around the sides of your finger and stick to each other. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4244" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T21:20:32.407" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6405" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4018" CreationDate="2015-03-26T22:12:35.477" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This might work:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try hairspray. This is said to leave stickiness, but it works.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Any alcohol based products, even hand disinfectant.  Finishing with a soap rinse works to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dishsoap. This works pretty good, but the thick ones meant for extra cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using nail polish remover works, but make sure to wash your hands afterward really good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Info&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mixing soaps you use with salt or baking soda to make a exfoliant like scrub works.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, trying baby oil may work. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-03-26T22:12:35.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6375" CreationDate="2015-03-26T23:11:27.040" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://m.instructables.com/id/Band-Aid-modifcation-to-improfve-flexibility-and-k/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Instructables&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a bandaid and cut the ends up to the gauze in half. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/C1JYv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/C1JYvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then lay the bandaid flat and put the finger on it wrapping the wings around it. Do it to both sides of the bandaid and then it should fit on your finger like a little hat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z8Lvv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z8Lvvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure the finger, scissors and bandaid are clean. Use disinfectants and cut the bandaid in the package.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T13:54:50.157" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T13:54:50.157" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6407" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-03-27T00:40:32.213" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a small rectangular plastic bag with:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The length side split approximately half way down.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place it in the sink and all your trimmings fall into the open bag.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you're done you simply lift the bag and give it a jiggle on an&#xA;angle and all the trimmings fall into the bottom corner.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The small trimmings form a nice neat ball which rolls out of the bag&#xA;and into the garbage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep the bag for next time!  No need to waste water, clog your pipes&#xA;and make a mess with towels and the like!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TADA!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4792" LastActivityDate="2015-03-27T00:40:32.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6408" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-03-27T00:40:49.520" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I shave with clippers every other week or so and it gets everywhere around the sink. What I use to clean the sink and surrounding counter area is a bit unique; you know how in a pack of, say, NyQuil capsules, there's an &quot;empty&quot; square in the middle? Save this piece and use it as a scraper to scrape everything into your sink. If stuff is sticking to the sink wall, this piece should be stiff enough to scrape it out. When you're done, just rinse it off and throw it back in your drawer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4793" LastActivityDate="2015-03-27T00:40:49.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6410" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6377" CreationDate="2015-03-27T07:54:55.927" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A few years ago I fell down a hole hurting my kidneys and God knows what else (nothing serious). Anyway due to the trauma, I experienced hard pain when I was walking and every time I sneezed pain was incredible. After few days I learned to control sneezing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trick is to focus on sneezing, take one large breath and freeze instantly (do not move). Now, I had to learn this because of the pain, but if you ask me you don't need to put that much effort in order to control sneezing. Like others have mentioned it will only last a day or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One other thing that is significant. You said that you are only sneezing and haven't mentioned other cold symptoms. Maybe you are allergic to something (it's not important how old are you and if this is the first time you have these symptoms) in which case you should see a doctor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1391" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-30T12:46:06.480" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T12:46:06.480" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6411" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-27T08:55:15.457" Score="1" ViewCount="212" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am 24 years old and I am suffering from a hair problem. Like some of my hairs are becoming grey from the root and my beards too are becoming&#xA;grey and hair fall problem too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have visited a doctor and the doctor has given me two medicines for that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vt-Cure 150(intake:saturday and sunday only)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trichophyton(intake:monday to friday).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But still there is no effect on my hair as my hair and beard are still becoming white.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am doing hair color:&lt;strong&gt;Loreal Paris(ammonia free)&lt;/strong&gt; in 1 month atleast or sometimes in 1.5 months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is this medicine good for my hair??&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So can anybody tell me the solutions for this??&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4797" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-03-27T09:55:24.120" LastActivityDate="2015-03-27T09:55:24.120" Title="How to prevent my hair and brreads from growing in to grey?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="7" ClosedDate="2015-03-27T11:10:32.933" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6169" CreationDate="2015-03-27T11:43:54.493" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that regulating the blood to the brain helps with some headache causes. Something like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putting a slight pressure on both temples and holding that for 1 minute on, 1 minute off helps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Placing your index finger and thumb on the bridge of your nose (there's a small blood vessel on either side, I believe)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than that, though as others have said, water (sips, not gulps) helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4800" LastActivityDate="2015-03-27T11:43:54.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6413" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-27T14:25:59.767" Score="5" ViewCount="15700" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm looking into buying some cheap canisters for my kitchen such as this&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ur4gS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ur4gSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm unsure if this has a rubber seal in the lid already to make it air tight so I was wondering if there was a simple way to do this myself just in case it doesn't?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have seen a few copper canisters that are for the bathrooms and they don't have a rubber/cork seal in them so I would need to know how I can do it myself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4803" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T07:49:56.180" LastActivityDate="2016-06-06T05:16:36.950" Title="How to get air tight seals on canisters?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-03-27T15:46:52.287" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can understand your desire to focus on cleanup and not prevention! When I trim my beard I use a large round plastic bucket with a rope handle that completely covers not only the sink but a few inches (5 cm) on either side, and I &lt;em&gt;still&lt;/em&gt; find hairs in the sink afterwards which must be cleaned up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It sounds like the solutions you have tried involve getting the hairs out of the sink and surrounding areas.  My solution is just the opposite - I simply wash the hairs down the drain.  They are very short and not long enough to stick together and clog up the drain, and it is much quicker and cleaner than trying to keep them out of the drain.  If you have a lot of hair in the sink you might be more reluctant about using this method, but it does work quite well if it's only a little hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1962" LastEditorUserId="44" LastEditDate="2015-04-18T11:03:01.703" LastActivityDate="2015-04-18T11:03:01.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6413" CreationDate="2015-03-27T17:10:26.613" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the container before placing the lid on top. This will meet between the rubber and the container to ensure an air-tight seal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-03-27T18:17:38.530" LastActivityDate="2015-03-27T18:17:38.530" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6416" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6413" CreationDate="2015-03-27T18:28:17.800" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're primarily drawn to these canisters because they look nice, you could put things in Ziploc bags and put the bags into the containers.  (Just like breakfast cereal: it's usually in a more airtight plastic bag, inside a sturdier, decorative box.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A similar approach, which I don't like as much, is to buy smaller hermitic containers that fit inside the decorative brass ones, and store the contents in the smaller containers which are then inside the brass containers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-03-27T18:28:17.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6417" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-28T02:18:33.677" Score="13" ViewCount="1490" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need a way to whiten my teeth quickly. I've used white strips before, but I didn't really like them as they didn't work well. I've also used whitening toothpaste, but those usually take over 2 weeks to work. &lt;strong&gt;What is a way that I can whiten my teeth quickly?&lt;/strong&gt; By quickly I mean within two days. Also, I don't want to do anything that might damage my teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Note: My teeth aren't extremely yellow, but they are definitely not white&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2018-11-09T16:51:21.613" Title="How to quickly whiten teeth" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6418" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6421" CreationDate="2015-03-28T03:37:52.947" Score="17" ViewCount="17527" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wardrobe is not aging gracefully, and I too much despise shopping for clothes to replace it. To be sure, after a long, gradual decline, it has gotten to a point where if I pull out a pair of pants, it is a great surprise to me if the zipper on my fly still functions in its original capacity. More commonly, I will pull out a pair of sad pants with two rows of teeth to form a fly, but either no zipper or a zipper only attached to one set of the teeth. Personally, I couldn't care less whether the zipper works, but I've been told that it is &lt;em&gt;most uncivilized&lt;/em&gt; to walk around with one's fly hanging open, and that explaining, &quot;No, it's okay because it's broken!&quot; does not, in fact, make it more civilized. Thus, I would like, at least, to elegantly ensure that my pants do not have a hole where the fly once was sagging open when I am wearing them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I consider this problem very annoying. So far I have:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the sliding bit of the zipper stayed on one side, I've tried shoving the other side of teeth into the appropriate slot in the sliding bit, but I've never succeeded in fixing them this way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I've tried avoiding other people all day. This is a nice universal fix to all wardrobe issues, but it's sort of hard to do - and it gets tiresome to have to figure out when no one's looking before making a dash across more public space.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I &lt;em&gt;once&lt;/em&gt; tried putting the pants on backwards. This looked even worse and felt terrible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I used tape to hold the fly shut. It sort of works for a while, but eventually the tape gets unstuck. It's also kind of noticeable and I'd rather not have any conversations starting with, &quot;Hey dude, why's there so much duct tape on your pants?&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I managed to run a loop of little wire through the pants and through the zipper to hold the fly closed in the middle; this works the best out of anything I've tried, but the pants still look kind of strange, being held together at just one point in the middle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I thought about soldering the zipper (mostly) shut, since I don't really care whether it can open or not, however decided against it since it would leave that section of the pants stiff. (Not to mention that this is an issue I invariably wish to solve &lt;em&gt;after&lt;/em&gt; I've left my house - in locations where one will receive strange looks if they start soldering their pants together or remove their pants to safely do so - though, perhaps with some good answers here, I can remember to fix my pants before trying to use them).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;None of these solutions are particularly satisfactory to me and I feel like this has &lt;em&gt;got&lt;/em&gt; to be a common problem. Is there a better way to repair one's fly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4812" LastEditorUserId="26807" LastEditDate="2019-02-11T11:04:32.603" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T11:04:32.603" Title="How Can I Fix a Broken Pant Fly?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6419" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6422" CreationDate="2015-03-28T03:41:59.310" Score="5" ViewCount="2275" Body="&lt;p&gt;The specific situation I'm thinking of is reminding myself to cancel a credit card account 11 months from now to avoid having to pay the annual fees, however, given that it's almost a year away, I think I am likely to forget.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there an effective way for me to set reminders in the distant future? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4566" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-30T10:59:52.350" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T10:59:52.350" Title="How to set effective long-term reminders?" Tags="&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-04-04T07:36:37.093" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6420" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6417" CreationDate="2015-03-28T04:05:17.373" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try lemon juice and baking soda. Mix together and apply to teeth. Rinse off after a little while and don't use too frequently as this may cause tooth damage as any acids aren't good for teeth. But if you use very little lemon it should be alright. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try using peroxide which is an ingredient of many teeth products. Brush and rinse with it, rinse cleanly. And don't use to often, it is actually a bleaching agent for hair and etc, but use in moderation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-30T12:40:41.720" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T12:40:41.720" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6421" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6418" CreationDate="2015-03-28T04:19:12.317" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solutions:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sew a few stitches into the pants where the zipper is. This keeps the zipper together, but is hard to take apart for bathroom breaks or generally to change them if you have tight pants. If you have loose pants or wear a belt then the pants will be turned into slipons. There are 2 way I can think of doing this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanket_stitch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;whipstitich&lt;/a&gt; or other stitch to the zipper while the zipper apparatus is still there. A Whipstitch or blanket stitch may be to bulky and you may opt for another stitch. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove the Zipper by the stitches that hold it into the pants or just try cutting it out. Then just sew the left over flaps together so it looks like it was meant to be that way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a safety pin. Using a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_pin#Nappy_Pin&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;large diaper pin&lt;/a&gt; or several safety pins would keep them together and these can be reused. Be careful when adding then though, you can sick yourself if you are not careful. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Replace-Jean-Zippers&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Change the zipper&lt;/a&gt;. Buy or &quot;borrow&quot; one from other pants. Zippers are not to expensive and can be found in other pants, so if you wore out some pants, you have a zipper. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wear a longer shirt. This makes sure the problem isn't shown, as the shirt will cover the zipper and the problem. Avoid bending backward and winds that will blow up the shirt.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alternative Solution&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't wear zipper pants. If you wear elastic and other pants, and not zipper pants then your fly will not wear out. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Change the zipper to elastic. If you proactively change the zipper, then the problem is avoided. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5975700/how-to-fix-every-common-zipper-problem&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Lifeacker.com&lt;/a&gt; on ways to fix a broken zipper. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can go to a tailor other clothes fixers and have them fix it for you. They can also probably do other repairs such as fix holes adjust pants length.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alternatives to sewing are sticky sewing adhesives that can be Ironed or applied with other heat. These adhesives may work better as it allows a person to take something a loose more and may be easier for people without sewing skills.   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-04-05T11:57:49.397" LastActivityDate="2015-04-05T11:57:49.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6422" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6419" CreationDate="2015-03-28T10:19:21.090" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something tells me you have already forgotten this one so here are some tips to help you not forget again:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set an alarm on your watch/phone for the last month &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Additionally set multiple alarms on your computer for the last month &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use one or two &lt;em&gt;online&lt;/em&gt; calendars/reminders to notify you by email in the last month &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tell a friend to remind you of it in the last month &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have some seasonal stuff you are &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; going to look at before the last month, attach a note to some of it. i.e. put a note on the Christmas decorations&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buy yourself a calendar and make big mark in it (and if you can't buy the 2016 calendar now, buy a 2015 calendar and make a reminder to buy a new one and to mark it) Place the calendar somewhere you'll keep looking at it &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you implement some of or all of these, you should have a lot of different independent triggers where some of them, at least, should be able to warn you ahead of the deadline!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main point I'm trying to make is not to put all your eggs (or  alarms so to speak) in the same basket. Using multiple triggers increases the possibility for you to be properly warned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-30T10:38:25.767" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T10:38:25.767" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6217" CreationDate="2015-03-28T11:45:21.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't have any experience with upright vacuums, but have successfully used regular vacuums in stairs. My tip is to use hold/carry the vacuum in one hand, and then use it with a half-length (or compressed) pipe with maybe a smaller nozzle attachment to get into corners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/56/A_Vacuum_Cleaner.gif/240px-A_Vacuum_Cleaner.gif&quot; alt=&quot;small vacuum&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image, from wikimedia, shows small vacuum with shorter pipe, but regular nozzle. These are easily carried in a stair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-03-28T11:45:21.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6424" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6413" CreationDate="2015-03-28T11:56:27.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I understand your question to if it is possible to modify an arbitrary copper cannister to be air right. That is a rather large question...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on your skills and how nice you want it to look I'd say: &lt;em&gt;Yes, to some extent and to a certain level of air tight&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To me the easiest and prettiest method would be to line the lid or the top of the cannister with tape or rubber of some sort if they are too wide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use a flexible liner material it will be quite air tight, and you could possibly get it even better using the plastic wrap tip from another answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-03-28T11:56:27.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6425" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6418" CreationDate="2015-03-28T15:27:58.263" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Old fashioned diaper (nappy in the UK) pins, the kind you can lock closed. You'll look like a nutter, but probably marginally less so than constantly walking around with an open fly, and at least you won't be risking prosecution for inadvertent flashing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't be bothered to buy new clothes, take your pants with broken zippers to the cleaners (they also do repairs) and get them to put new zips in. It's a trial, but easier than looking for new clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-30T11:02:24.190" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T11:02:24.190" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6428" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6418" CreationDate="2015-03-29T01:10:03.823" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A common method I used a lot when I was in boarding school, when my zipper broke was to make a cut across the bottom of the teeth on the side where the zipper separated from, this effectively makes the zip work like the zips on hoodies where you have to push one end through the zip before you zip it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At times after doing this, this zip would move up and down but not zip the pants closed, at this point I usually use my teeth to bite the zip to make it smaller, and when that fails, I usually remove the zip from my moist, miserable pants, and make a second cut on the other zip teeth to replace the zip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4821" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-30T11:01:50.737" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T11:01:50.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6429" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6388" CreationDate="2015-03-29T07:24:35.613" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a men's hair band or tie a bandana (head band).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5Qa1s.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Hair band&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wQQZ6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;hair band&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ERYCA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ERYCAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;bandana&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4825" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T07:51:21.953" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T07:51:21.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6430" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6377" CreationDate="2015-03-29T10:44:24.603" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;This method stops my sneezes 100% of the time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hold my index finger above my lip, as if I were imitating a mustache, and press inward and upward on my nasal septum. Keep your finger there with applied pressure until the sensation subsides. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2wFqq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2wFqqm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;nose map&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4828" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T07:53:21.163" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T07:53:21.163" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6417" CreationDate="2015-03-29T19:50:15.047" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I did it with baking soda and mixed in water to create a thick paste. Then apply to toothbrush and apply. You will not see and instant whiteness but you will definitely feel the clean feeling afterwards. Don't do more than 2-3 times a month. Perhaps consider an enamel repair toothpaste to use at the same time to counteract any damage you might be doing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4625" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-30T12:41:26.707" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T12:41:26.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6419" CreationDate="2015-03-30T07:10:29.043" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I thought of something that would be very useful for my specific case. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reminders should be somewhere you're already checking everyday out of habit. For some, this would be their physical calendar at home, for others (like me), their email accounts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I checked for tools that can send delayed emails and I found &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boomeranggmail.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Boomerang for Gmail&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With this, I could send myself emails dated whenever I want to receive them, so I'll be able to give myself reminders via delayed emails.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;@holroy's answer is spot-on, and I believe redundancy is key. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just thought this would help other people as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not affiliated with Boomerang in any way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4566" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-30T10:39:46.107" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T10:39:46.107" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6433" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-30T09:47:56.057" Score="9" ViewCount="39816" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a collection of coal minig stickers that were my father's.  They are all in good condition and I want to preserve them and keep them safe.  I took them to a local chain store hobby shop to be put into a shadow box.  The person helping me told me the stickers would be attached to the backing board with two sided tape.  However, when I picked up the finished product, the employee who actually did the project peeled the backing off the stickers and applied them directly to the mounting surface and did a terrible job in the process!  I am beside myself.  The whole point was to save them in their original condition.  Is there a safe way to remove them and restore them to their original state?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4844" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-30T10:33:58.660" LastActivityDate="2020-06-27T03:10:30.840" Title="Removing and restoring stickers/decals" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6433" CreationDate="2015-03-30T13:32:49.587" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, no.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stickers -- especially old stickers -- only stick once. This is because they are either 1) not sticky enough or 2) pull fibers from the present backing making the surface no longer sticky. Even if you were able to get the stickers to peel off, they'd be curled beyond repair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T13:32:49.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6433" CreationDate="2015-03-30T14:52:18.350" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using the steam from a kettle will loosen the stickers enough for you to slowly and carefully peel them off.&#xA;As soon as you get them off I would try to keep them straight so they don’t dry all crinkled and twisted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be very careful. If you steam them for too long you may ruin the finish on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T14:52:18.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6436" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6418" CreationDate="2015-03-30T15:18:23.583" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cover the broken zipper with an apron or other view obstructing device. If your job allows you to wear something like this, then the problem can be hidden.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-03-30T15:18:23.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6438" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-30T17:34:59.990" Score="12" ViewCount="1745" Body="&lt;p&gt;Properly cleaning our teeth is very important for our health. On the other hand it's annoying having to spend so much time doing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What's the most time efficient way to properly clean one's teeth?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1832" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-31T07:42:59.013" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T22:14:51.033" Title="What's the most time efficient way to completely clean teeth?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6438" CreationDate="2015-03-30T19:52:09.200" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A water-pick is helpful for me, though I don't know if it saves time for the &quot;same amount&quot; of cleaning compared to a toothbrush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-31T07:47:01.753" LastActivityDate="2015-03-31T07:47:01.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6440" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6438" CreationDate="2015-03-30T20:22:58.013" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Properly&quot; is the key word here, because the devil is in the details. If you were to go directly to a dentist with this question, they would undoubtedly tell you that there is no real alternative to spending the appointed time with good old toothpaste and tooth brush, not to mention a thorough flossing to boot!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll be the first to admit that I have previously been known to do a quick once-over with a toothbrush &lt;strong&gt;without any toothpaste&lt;/strong&gt;, but it turns out that this practice is likely to cause micro-scratches in the enamel of one's teeth--just the thing, as long as you want to &lt;em&gt;help&lt;/em&gt; stains and food particles to stick to your teeth in the long run.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll also speak for the crowd and say that &lt;strong&gt;flossing&lt;/strong&gt; is the natural first sacrifice that folks tend to make when they're in a hurry, and this is a &lt;em&gt;fairly okay&lt;/em&gt; option from time to time, as long as you don't make a habit of it. If you're the sort of person who would otherwise forget about flossing altogether, then it would even be advisable to go as far as setting yourself an alarm to force it into your schedule every now and then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as time efficiency goes, &lt;strong&gt;mouthwash&lt;/strong&gt; is your best friend; the time used for swishing is ideal for multitasking, as the rest of your body is completely free in the meantime. Whatever else you need to get done in that same time frame-- get dressed, use the bathroom, take a shower, throw a bagel in the toaster-- time spent rinsing with mouthwash need not count against your busy schedule, and so I would always make sure to do this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the subject of plain old brushing (with toothpaste, or a water pik, or one of those disposable on-the-go brushes, or whatever), there is an obvious time tradeoff available: &lt;strong&gt;how long is long enough&lt;/strong&gt;? The answer is pretty much up to you. You should never skip this step altogether if you can possibly help it, but the exact duration is less important than the fact of brushing (all surfaces, not just the easy-to-reach ones) in the first place. If you also use mouthwash, for example, then it may be justifiable to reduce your brush time when you're in a hurry-- as long as you still make sure to spend the time to do a thorough job whenever you &lt;em&gt;aren't&lt;/em&gt; in a hurry (especially if you've recently eaten sugary and/or acidic foods like fruit, sweets, soda, and juice).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The big takeaway:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Dental health, much like dietary habits and many other things, is all about moderation. As long as you still keep up good habits in the long run, you can get away with minor discrepancies every now and then; and vice versa, if you're going to take shortcuts every now and then, that makes it all the more important that you keep up good habits in the long run.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. While I'm at it, here's a bonus protip for you:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Follow your consumption of sugary, acidic, or staining food and drink (sweets, fruit, soda, juice, coffee, tea, you name it) with a glass of uncarbonated water or milk, or by chewing a piece of sugarfree gum! Each of these will help to neutralize, dilute, and rinse away the offending substances, and thereby reduce the amount of erosion and/or staining that can occur. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2784" LastEditorUserId="2784" LastEditDate="2015-04-01T18:22:19.100" LastActivityDate="2015-04-01T18:22:19.100" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6441" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6433" CreationDate="2015-03-30T20:24:41.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could spend some time cutting around the edges with an x-acto knife. &lt;strong&gt;This would be time consuming, and it wouldn't restore them to their original state&lt;/strong&gt;, but it would at least leave them able to be put somewhere else using double-sided tape or whatever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-03-31T07:48:28.317" LastActivityDate="2015-03-31T07:48:28.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6418" CreationDate="2015-03-31T10:25:19.057" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can't insert a new zip yourself, take your trousers to a specialist and have a new zip put in. It's a lot cheaper than you think.&#xA;Sometimes dry-cleaning shops offer this service, sometimes you see small ads for garment repairs or alteration. As a matter of fact it is so cheap I feel quite guilty about it, but the seamstresses are very pleased to get the money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-03-31T10:25:19.057" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6444" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-03-31T11:32:56.150" Score="-2" ViewCount="1597" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is it possible to re-adjust a tooth so that it is straighter in a short space of time in a safe manner. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My right lateral incisor has been slightly twisted since I first got it, but it is a pain to clean. Would it be possible to straighten it safely within a week or so?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="4468" LastEditDate="2015-04-02T15:25:10.167" LastActivityDate="2015-04-02T15:25:10.167" Title="How to quickly straighten a tooth" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="10" ClosedDate="2015-04-01T08:04:21.307" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6445" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6444" CreationDate="2015-03-31T13:46:21.197" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is probably not what you want to hear, but I do not believe it is possible, at least not in a safe and healthy way!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The way that orthodontic braces work is by applying a force to your teeth, such that the teeth loosen slowly over time, and new bone growth forms around the new, slightly altered position, which is also a very slow process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4862" LastActivityDate="2015-03-31T13:46:21.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6446" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6444" CreationDate="2015-03-31T14:16:02.347" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is no quick way of straighten a tooth and obviously not in a week. Don't attempt any teeth-straightening on your own as you can risk a pain or further complications without necessary knowledge. This require training and long-term practice. If this would be so simple, orthodontist wouldn't study that topic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If your tooth is slightly twisted, there is some reason for it&lt;/strong&gt;. Either you've another tooth either underneath (you can't know that without a proper X-Ray) or next to it or there is no really space for your tooth (and you need a palatal spreader to widen the upper jaw), or there is some potential complication and you can end up with &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_extraction&quot;&gt;dental extraction&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So make sure that you make an appointment with your your orthodonist before making a decision. There is no better person who can tell you the options than your orthodontist (always be open for a second opinion).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Today, one of the most popular options for realigning teeth (excempt traditional braces) is to use a clear retainer or brace appliance (such as Invisalign, Damon System, etc.). Or you can get a holding arch to prevent teeth from shifting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're looking for any brace-less techniques, the only one is by gently massaging the teeth and gums every day in intended direction. However if you're not confident, please consult that with your orthodontist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Straighten-Your-Teeth-Without-Braces&quot;&gt;How to Straighten Your Teeth Without Braces&lt;/a&gt; at wikiHow&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastActivityDate="2015-03-31T14:16:02.347" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6447" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6438" CreationDate="2015-03-31T15:09:40.357" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are the methods which can efficiently clean your teeth as part of your dental care:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Brush your teeth with toothpaste&lt;/strong&gt; for two minutes (at least 1h after eating) including outer/inner teeth  surface and against the gumline (sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use dental floss&lt;/strong&gt; after brushing to remove plaque between teeth and under the gum line, where ordinary toothbrushes can't reach.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use mouthwash liquid&lt;/strong&gt; which can kill 99.9% of bacteria and provides protection against plaque (such as Listerine). Alternatively use water or an acid-neutralizing mixture (one part baking soda, eight parts water).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Add some &lt;strong&gt;sodium bicarbonate&lt;/strong&gt; (baking soda), it's used as an ingredient in some mouthwashes for a better whitening, acid neutralizer and plaque removal. Toothpaste containing sodium bicarbonate has in several studies shown to have a better whitening and plaque removal effect than toothpastes without it&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate#Personal_hygiene&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wiki&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;. There is no harm in using excess of sodium bicarbonate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;It works as a mechanical cleanser on the teeth and gums, neutralizes the production of acid in the mouth and also as an antiseptic to help prevent infections occurring. (p. 47, Cloth Diapers by Donald C. Cooper Ph.D.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You may also add &lt;strong&gt;activated charcoal powder&lt;/strong&gt; onto your toothpaste. It absorbs toxins, a wide variety of drugs, chemicals and other impurities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Never brush immediately after an acidic meal or drink.&lt;/strong&gt; Always wait at least 30 minutes.&#xA;It is recommended to brush your teeth at least 1h after eating or drinking acidic foods/drinks to prevent chance of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_enamel&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;enamel erosion&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_erosion&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;dental erosion&lt;/a&gt; which can damage your teeth. So &lt;strong&gt;brushing too soon after meals and drinks can do more harm than good.&lt;/strong&gt; See: &lt;a href=&quot;http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/really-never-brush-your-teeth-immediately-after-a-meal/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Really? Never Brush Your Teeth Immediately After a Meal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After your last teeth brushing, &lt;strong&gt;avoid eating and drink only plain water&lt;/strong&gt; (maintaining the right pH and °C in the mouth can prevent a dental plaque, which can help saliva to naturally neutralize the acids produced by the bacteria and remineralize the tooth surface).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You may use &lt;strong&gt;Plaque Disclosing gel&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;Disclosing tablets&lt;/strong&gt; which can dramatically highlights harmful bacterial plaque on tooth surfaces and shows the areas where more brushing and flossing are required. See: &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_plaque#Detection_of_plaque_build_up&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Detection of plaque build up&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your whitening toothpaste isn't working, try leaving it on your teeth for a couple of minutes before you rinst it off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-09-21T21:11:36.040" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T21:11:36.040" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6448" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6438" CreationDate="2015-03-31T17:06:30.657" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd argue about the recommended use of dental floss - my dentist refers to it as 'cheese cutter wire' claiming it commonly causes cuts in gums between teeth. I've certainly experienced that myself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It should take you 4 minutes of brushing with toothpaste if you have all your teeth still, then that needs to be followed up with the small, inter dental brushes (Tepe is the best known make) in between the teeth, at the gum margin both sides of each tooth, where there are gaps. These come in different sizes, but younger people (below, say, 40) often find even the smallest one is too large for the gaps, so they have to stick to dental floss, despite the dangers. It's quite surprising, after a good brushing, to discover small particles of food still being removed by the interdental brushes... follow up with mouthwash if you must, though its not essential, but preferably an alcohol free one. Check also that the mouthwash you choose can be used directly after toothpaste or whether you need to wait a while - products like Corsodyl neutralise the good effects of toothpaste, and toothpaste neutralises Corsodyl, if used within half an hour of brushing. Note that consistent use of strong mouthwash can cause an imbalance of flora within the mouth, causing possible fungal and other infections to occur.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In terms of time management, doing what I've described properly before bed is best -if you can't manage this any other time of day, it'll be okay, so long as you reserve that 10 minutes at bed time for this routine. Bloomin' tedious though...I tend to take the tablet into the bathroom and watch something while I'm doing this procedure, or I'm likely to become impatient and take shortcuts...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-03-31T17:11:38.400" LastActivityDate="2015-03-31T17:11:38.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6450" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-01T16:52:25.777" Score="6" ViewCount="1619" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I get a lot of people dressed and when I do most of them wear belts. I usually have to put the belts on myself, but my arm span sometimes doesn't cover their waist so I have to dodge around them. This opens me to have to be very close them (which isn't a problem &lt;em&gt;most&lt;/em&gt; of the time). I have trouble keeping their pants up and buckling it at the same time, especially for those with large waist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I have tried:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putting a belt on their pants before I put the pants on. This does not solve the problem of their pants slipping down while I buckle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Getting help. This works, but sometimes help is not there. Therefor, this is not a viable method.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putting the pants on and then the belt. This is hard because I have to not only make sure their pants do not slip down, but also have to dodge around them(if they are heavyset).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Anything may help. But I am looking for a solution that is not going to require any extra materials or assistance. Asking the person to hold up their pants is not always a option.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-07-07T22:55:49.183" LastActivityDate="2018-07-07T23:12:47.747" Title="Fast and Easy way to put-on pants (that need a belt)" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6451" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6450" CreationDate="2015-04-01T20:41:29.997" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't think you'll be able to solve this without additional tools (plus you tagged it with substitute tools), so I've come up with a device which should solve your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll require some &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a9Bov.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;string&lt;/a&gt;, and a &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uwmgc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;collar&lt;/a&gt;. You'll want to tie the string around the collar, and then put the collar on your neck. When you need to put a belt on someone, you tie the string around one of the &quot;hoops&quot; in their pants you put a belt through. This device will hold the pants up for you without requiring you to use your hands (since your neck is holding it up). You'll need to make sure the string is long enough so you can get around the person, but short enough that it'll hold up the belt (if it's too short, the pants will just fall to the ground). The exact length is a matter of personal preference, so I'd suggest experimenting to see what you like best. Having varying lengths of string tied to the collar would be a good idea too, so that you have different strings for different sizes of people.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wIR14.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wIR14m.png&quot; alt=&quot;Pro much&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="165" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T07:49:15.557" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T07:49:15.557" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6453" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6450" CreationDate="2015-04-02T10:02:19.497" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you need to add a tool as you only have two arms of given length. (And growing a third arm isn't really feasible :), ref  Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My suggestion is therefore to put the belt in the pants beforehand and use suspenders with alligator claws to hold the pants up while you buckle the pants. Remove suspenders afterwards as there is no need for both belt and suspenders, and it's, supposedly, against  the fashion rules for men.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-04-02T10:02:19.497" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6456" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6461" CreationDate="2015-04-02T14:54:35.633" Score="12" ViewCount="5371" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've recently upgraded from a keypad feature phone to a smartphone. The smartphone in question has Gorilla Glass 3 protecting the touchscreen, which I've read has an olegeophobic coating which can be damaged by using alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The question is, how do I wipe the smartphone's display clean? I have a microfiber cloth for this purpose. Is using a liquid handwash soap solution on the screen a good idea? According to some sources, the microfiber cloth itself can strip bacteria from the screen. &lt;a href=&quot;http://cleanmyspace.com/clean-your-iphone-or-any-touchscreen-phone/&quot;&gt;Is this claim&lt;/a&gt; substantiated? Also, I'm not too keen on dishing out money on a cleaning kit, so I would like only home DIY solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, when I had a keypad phone, I used to keep it sanitary by wiping it with aftershave or with dettol. I don't think this is a good idea for a smartphone, but all feedback is appreciated :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4895" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-02T15:09:31.800" LastActivityDate="2019-04-21T20:40:21.130" Title="How can I safely sanitise my smartphone's display?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6461" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6456" CreationDate="2015-04-03T06:42:43.637" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the screen itself is not greasy or visibly soiled then you should just wipe it down with a microfiber cloth. If the cloth is clean the screen will be clean. Clean the cloth though sometimes, I usually clean it with water, but mild soap without buildup should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For greasy or just dirty screens:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Slightly damp microfiber cloths will work. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can dampen the cloth with saline or a mild eyeglass cleaner. This is what I do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Things to avoid: &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anything wet in the phone's openings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alcohol products. Hydrogen Peroxide,  vinegar, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are just some things that can damage your screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Long term solutions:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy a case and/or screen protector. This makes sure that your phone screen is protected, and you can use other cleaning products on it. As a plus, most cases have a built in screen protector. Cases also protect against phone breakage and sometimes water damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="4088" LastEditDate="2017-01-01T18:56:56.583" LastActivityDate="2017-01-01T18:56:56.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6456" CreationDate="2015-04-03T12:15:45.100" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use Xpro screen clean on mine - comes in a kit with a microfibre cloth and a dusting brush. Doesn't contain alcohol, and I don't use it very often, finding the microfibre cloth does most of the time, and I use a stylus on screen and not my fingers anyway. I clean the other parts (back and sides) carefully with anti bacterial wipes, the sort you might use on your bathroom sink or loo, and I use those to clean the stylus too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-04-03T12:15:45.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-04-03T14:16:24.920" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In times of need I have heard that dish soap can unclog the toilet. I have no idea how, or why anyone even thought of it, but it's worth a try. If you're constantly getting clogged toilets, it might be best to just call out a plumber and get your pipes looked at.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4906" LastEditorUserId="1377" LastEditDate="2015-06-08T16:04:18.890" LastActivityDate="2015-06-08T16:04:18.890" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5823" CreationDate="2015-04-03T14:18:08.580" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Clean thoroughly the area where you want to leave the soap.  When it's clean (and absolutely dry) take a cocktail stick and put tiny dots of white uPVC sealant on the shelved area. (Don't try to apply it direct from the sealant gun they'll be much too big and they'll be visible.) The dots give friction which hold the soap from slipping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can flatten the dots very carefully with a wetted finger.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leave to dry overnight. I did this to my washbasin several months ago and to my surprise the dots are still there despite the usual regular cleaning routine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4907" LastEditorUserId="4907" LastEditDate="2015-04-09T22:22:03.940" LastActivityDate="2015-04-09T22:22:03.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6467" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6469" CreationDate="2015-04-04T15:14:25.287" Score="5" ViewCount="1253" Body="&lt;p&gt;I read a few articles on Google and this &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/3940/pest-control-natural-method-of-ant-control-howto&quot;&gt;Lifehack post&lt;/a&gt; on alternatives for Ant/Bug control. How would I properly clean up ant chalk that has been used on hard wood? I previously used latex gloves, a good cloth, water/soap and wiped the floor clean, I then disposed of it safely. Is that the proper procedure to remove Any Chalk from the floor? If not, how do I do it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sorry if this is the wrong forum for this. I couldn't find a suitable forum and other sites require you to sign up and I already had an account here. If this is the wrong forum, close it, or kindly move it.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user4915" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-07T22:07:24.333" Title="Ant Chalk Cleanup" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6468" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6480" CreationDate="2015-04-04T15:42:45.827" Score="5" ViewCount="2567" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easter is coming up and I need to dye eggs (family tradition). I usually use food dye, but I don't have any and I don't want to go out and buy some. I need an alternate way, that won't take long and is easy. I have to dye a dozen eggs, so anything like coloring or painting them will take to long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How else can I quickly dye eggs for Easter?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-04-05T07:39:32.733" Title="How to dye eggs without food dye?" Tags="&lt;eggs&gt;&lt;easter&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6467" CreationDate="2015-04-04T18:17:39.263" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can do what you have been doing with a few alternations:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;used latex gloves, a good cloth, water/soap and wiped the floor clean&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some other added methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Utilize proper ventilation and use masks, so that this dust does not damage your lungs. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use suction, i.e. a vaccuum cleaner with nozzle  and proper filter to suck up the bulk. This also can grab the dust in the crevices. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a brush to loosen any particles that may be residing deeper or just need some friction to be removed. To vacuum while brushing also helps. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Change water frequently so that you do not wipe the dust back onto the floor. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-04-04T18:17:39.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6470" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6498" CreationDate="2015-04-04T19:18:14.883" Score="10" ViewCount="27699" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most ring wearers will know how hard it is to remove a very small ring on their finger. Pulling it out hurts a lot and can take forever to remove.  Using butter simply doesn't do the trick anymore and Google doesn't do any good. Is there a fast,  painless way to remove those stubborn rings?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notes: Please no cutting off of fingers or rings. I need my hand &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ring to be fine, undamaged please.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="4019" LastEditDate="2015-04-29T09:13:45.583" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:30:07.467" Title="Removing Ring From Finger" Tags="&lt;jewelry&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6470" CreationDate="2015-04-04T21:05:22.050" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have always done something I found on Lifehacker a while back. You will need an elastic band (like a rubber band, but stretchy fabric works better) and tweezers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get the elastic band and wrap it around your finger tightly up until the ring. Now, using the tweezers, grab the end of the band and pull it under the ring. Now, you can just grab the part of the band that unwrap it from your finger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/remove-a-stuck-ring-from-your-finger-with-an-elastic-ba-1515026883&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Article&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DP1Mk.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DP1Mkm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-05-10T15:30:07.467" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:30:07.467" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-04-04T21:59:01.160" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If a toilet clogs very often, it is a sign of it being filled with water sediments. This is the case with most of the old toilets and in the areas with hard water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should remove the toilet and manually clean it from the other side of the pipe. You'll probably need a hammer and/or some other tool to break the sediments. The easier way is to change the toilet for a new one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A toilet without any blockage should never clog unless you put in there something that should not go there. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4918" LastActivityDate="2015-04-04T21:59:01.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6473" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-04-04T23:15:14.560" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to the holiday of Easter; celebrating the resurrection of Christ, egg hunts, decorations, etch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ; it is always on a Sunday, and usually in April.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/christmas&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'christmas'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;christmas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-04T23:15:14.560" LastActivityDate="2015-04-04T23:15:14.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6474" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-04-04T23:15:14.560" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the holiday of Easter; celebrating the resurrection of Christ, egg hunts, decorations, etc." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-04T23:15:14.560" LastActivityDate="2015-04-04T23:15:14.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6475" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-04-04T23:17:43.737" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/storage&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;storage&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;storage&lt;/a&gt;, or use of jewelry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/metals&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;metals&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;metals&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-28T17:09:51.487" LastActivityDate="2020-09-28T17:09:51.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6476" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-04-04T23:17:43.737" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to the cleaning, storage, or use of jewelry." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-28T17:09:51.487" LastActivityDate="2020-09-28T17:09:51.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6477" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-04-04T23:18:11.613" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-04T23:18:11.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-04T23:18:11.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6478" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-04-04T23:18:11.613" Score="0" Body="PENDING DELETION; DO NOT USE." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-04T23:18:11.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-04T23:18:11.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6479" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6470" CreationDate="2015-04-05T00:12:47.413" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A jewelry store was able to remove my wedding ring over a swollen knuckle using a copious spray of Windex (sorry if that sounds like a Big Fat Greek Wedding joke!). I've also successfully used an ice-cold water bath and dish-soap on less-stuck rings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4921" LastActivityDate="2015-04-05T00:12:47.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6480" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6468" CreationDate="2015-04-05T00:27:38.243" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my family, we never used artificial colored dyes.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead, we took the leftover onion peels in the pantry, wrapped them around the eggs and boiled them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The downside of this is you do need to plan in advance a little as you need to have raw eggs and you end up coloring them &lt;em&gt;while&lt;/em&gt; you hard boil them.  If the eggs are cooked, you really can't do this unless you want to cook the eggs again.  You also have to have a sufficient quantity of onion peels laying around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The basic steps are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wet everything down&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the egg in the onion peel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Secure it with a rubber band&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hard boil the egg.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending how you wrap them, you'll end up with a very nice marbled look that varies in color depending on what kind of onions you use.  We typically have yellow onions, so I know the will give you a red-brown color.  I have never tried it with any other color of onion, so I can't speak for the coloring with them and if it would be any different.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4920" LastActivityDate="2015-04-05T00:27:38.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6482" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6468" CreationDate="2015-04-05T07:39:32.733" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;We can use any kind of natural vegetable dye sources we may find in our kitchen or garden as egg shells easily take up the color from them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All natural dyes have in common to boil the eggs together with the vegetables. Some vinegar added as a fixative to the water may help to make the color last longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Brown to red:&lt;/strong&gt; outer onion peels of brown &lt;em&gt;Spanish&lt;/em&gt; onions.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Natural red:&lt;/strong&gt; peels of red onions, red cabbage, red wine&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bright red/pink:&lt;/strong&gt; beetroot pieces&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yellow:&lt;/strong&gt; carrots, turmeric spice&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Green:&lt;/strong&gt; parsley, spinach&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case we need the eggs to have more than a solid color I found that wrapping small leaves or early spring flowers tightly around the eggs using nylons before cooking them in the dye gives very beautiful results:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bOFob.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/K7Zml.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2015-04-05T07:39:32.733" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6484" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6470" CreationDate="2015-04-05T12:18:54.590" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try several methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Stuck-Ring#Lubricant_Method_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Take grease&lt;/a&gt;, such as mineral oil, olive oil or other loose oils and soak the finger in it. Twist the ring gently and try to slip it up the finger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, raising your arm for a while can help the ring get off, this helps if it is a medical problem, as well. Soaking the hand in cool water, also helps, as it helps to resize the ring. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Doing multiple methods helps if the ring just won't come off.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Warning:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ring may have to be cut if:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It has been on the finger for a while and the finger grew into the small ring.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Or the finger is swollen and the ring is constricting. This may cause you to loose your finger if you don't remove the ring. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't discount cutting the ring off as a method. Rings can be fixed as good as new and the ring can be cut from the back. After removing the ring to avoid this issue, buy larger rings and utilize ring resizers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Stuck-Ring#Dental_Floss_Method_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Try the Floss method&lt;/a&gt;. This method I have not really tried, so it may or my not work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-04-05T14:43:03.713" LastActivityDate="2015-04-05T14:43:03.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6485" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="123" CreationDate="2015-04-05T16:37:38.203" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your pants button and the zipper are magnetic, you might want to magnetize both by swiping them with a strong magnet ~100 times. This will cause them to stick to each other, but can be still removed when you pull on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4927" LastEditorUserId="4927" LastEditDate="2015-04-06T04:48:09.020" LastActivityDate="2015-04-06T04:48:09.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6486" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6322" CreationDate="2015-04-05T16:47:59.247" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use them as makeshift bins to put boxes and other trash until you finally be able to throw them out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4927" LastActivityDate="2015-04-05T16:47:59.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6487" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6470" CreationDate="2015-04-05T21:36:57.847" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your finger is swollen or just too big, cutting it off is your only option. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's only just a little too small, try soaking your hand in ice water as long as you can. This will cause your skin to shrink a little bit but not much. Then, soap your hand thoroughly and try to take the ring off. While soaping make sure to spin the ring and get the soap water underneath the ring. This is clean and works as well or better than oils for me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need steps like these, do not put the ring back on until either your finger is smaller or the ring has been resized to fit properly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-04-05T21:36:57.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6489" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6495" CreationDate="2015-04-06T04:47:10.287" Score="2" ViewCount="217" Body="&lt;p&gt;I lay on the floor when ever I use my phone. I am supposed to receive direct fluorescent tube light on my eyes. Is there any way to blur or fade the light without reducing the intensity of light ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-04-06T19:53:47.653" Title="Eye strain due to fluorescent lights" Tags="&lt;eyesight&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6490" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6489" CreationDate="2015-04-06T05:00:37.803" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cover it with the film used to coat car windows. It will prevent the UV light from reaching and slightly dim it, keeping its intensity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4927" LastActivityDate="2015-04-06T05:00:37.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6418" CreationDate="2015-04-06T13:47:40.903" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take these pants to a seamstress or cobbler shop. For $5-25 you'll have your problem solved in 1 to 2 days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe this is the only solution that makes sense; once you start using these services you'll kick yourself for not frequenting them sooner in life. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4933" LastEditorUserId="5055" LastEditDate="2017-12-11T18:02:42.577" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T18:02:42.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6492" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6489" CreationDate="2015-04-06T17:04:07.260" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put on sunglasses ... unless that is considered &quot;reducing the intensity of light&quot;. I wasn't sure if you meant &quot;reducing the intensity of light&quot; for other people in the room, or for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-04-06T17:04:07.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6495" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6489" CreationDate="2015-04-06T19:53:47.653" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The eyestrain may be caused by flicker rather than by the type of light itself.  Most fluorescent lights flicker at the same rate of your AC power - generally 50 or 60 times per second.  Replacing the ballast with a high-frequency &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_ballast#Electronic_ballasts&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;electronic ballast&lt;/a&gt; will make the flicker undetectable to your eyes.  Modern &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/flickering-fallacy-cfl-bulb-headaches/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;compact fluorescent lights are generally in this high frequency range&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you get eyestrain even with CFLs, then it is probably caused by the color temperature or the intensity of the light, and a high-frequency ballast for a traditional tube isn't likely to help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is the reason you are &quot;supposed to receive direct fluorescent tube light&quot; a medical reason?  If so, consult with the same doctor before attempting to fix the eyestrain or you may inadvertently remove the intended benefit.  Find out which components are beneficial (frequency, color temperature, and/or intensity), and then maybe you can alter the remaining traits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4939" LastActivityDate="2015-04-06T19:53:47.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4351" CreationDate="2015-04-06T20:16:18.583" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A large quantity of boiling water sometimes works.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually avoid chemicals because they often cause wear and tear on the pipes (depends on the chemicals and the pipes but don't trust the advertised claims).  A leaky pipe is a much bigger problem than a clogged pipe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4940" LastActivityDate="2015-04-06T20:16:18.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6470" CreationDate="2015-04-07T00:43:49.357" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is completely possible to remove the ring by using some string/dental floss. I've seen it done personally before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The way to achieve this is by wrapping the string around the finger just before the ring, then push the string under and through the ring, then simply pull the string from the side where you pushed it through to (&lt;em&gt;essentially unraveling it&lt;/em&gt;), and the ring should come off. You could aid this my adding the slightest drop of olive oil/lubricant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrDROoJAF4I&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;You can see it in action by watching this Youtube video&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6lRrN.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;String the floss under the ring, and wrap it around your finger. Then,&#xA;  unwind the floss to move the ring up your finger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/396794/remove-a-stuck-ring-with-dental-floss&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;em&gt;Source&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is commonly referred to as the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.assh.org/handcare/Hand-Safety/Removing-a-Ring&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Floss Method&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="4019" LastEditDate="2015-04-30T02:39:16.030" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T02:39:16.030" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6501" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-07T13:52:57.903" Score="9" ViewCount="1045" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am supposed to trim my beard without a mirror and I use my palm to make sure the beard is even. How to recognize when I trim my sideburns?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-04-07T15:20:37.313" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T21:03:56.960" Title="How to trim your beard without a mirror?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6502" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6501" CreationDate="2015-04-07T14:32:04.363" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Try using mirror alternatives:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put your phone in the camera mode where it is like a reflective surface. This way you can see yourself without a mirror. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GmsAN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GmsANm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Picture taken from Wikihow.com, Demonstrates Silver paper mirror.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://m.wikihow.com/Make-a-Mirror&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Make a mirror.&lt;/a&gt; Take some aluminum foil, silver paper or other foil and adhere it to a hard backing. Put it in a decorative frame and make sure you don't wrinkle it and that works pretty well to.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other methods&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;This may not be possible, but have others trim your beard for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using a bowl of dark water also helps Darken the water with dyes or use a dark bowl. This way the water becomes reflective.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T12:56:10.573" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T12:56:10.573" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6503" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6511" CreationDate="2015-04-07T15:30:02.223" Score="6" ViewCount="178" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a basic model inkjet printer, and my guests have to sleep in my PC room only. I am supposed to take printout in midnight only. I tried to control the heavy noise during printing by using the dust cover that came with it. But it did not help. What else can I try?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-07T17:33:48.303" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T07:03:58.507" Title="Huge noise in my inkjet printer" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6504" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-07T17:40:21.123" Score="7" ViewCount="21997" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a few videogame controller cords for some old videogame consoles that got very stiff over the years. I suspect it's due to aging rubber or something of the sorts. Is it possible to make these cords and cables more flexible, perhaps by using some product or by any other means? I suspect this would apply to any flexible cable in any field, and not only to videogames of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These controllers are used sparsely, but they get very unwieldy because of the rigid cords. Since I like to keep them separate from the consoles themselves to avoid dust, I have to fit them somewhere else, which requires me to roll their cords around the controller's body for storage. For instance, if I compare my Sega Saturn controllers' wires to the Nintendo Wii's ones, the one for the Wii is extremely more flexible and easy to handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4947" LastActivityDate="2020-01-14T02:55:47.557" Title="Is it possible to make stiff cables and wires flexible again?" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6504" CreationDate="2015-04-07T18:58:04.353" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try to avoid temperature changes to the rubber, because that is what is most likely causes it's stiffness. By heat changes I mean seasonal heat and coolings. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rings-things.com/forum/index.php?topic=4142.0;wap2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This source&lt;/a&gt;and I don't exactly agree, but it may help you find a solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Also, if placing the cords in a stable environment won't work. Then trying to stop them from coiling by wrapping floss around them, hanging them up or etc may help.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A solution?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to move them as much as possible while in a heated environment. This seemed to work for me, probably as the heat made the rubber relax. They usually stay pretty not  stiff if I continuously use them after this and try to keep the mobil.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-04-07T19:12:50.757" LastActivityDate="2015-04-07T19:12:50.757" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6506" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6508" CreationDate="2015-04-07T20:53:41.017" Score="20" ViewCount="87092" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe using force is not an option as it contains carbonated beverage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bvrUm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bvrUmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1208" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T09:35:47.570" LastActivityDate="2019-07-26T19:36:59.837" Title="How to open a beverage can that has a broken tab?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6507" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6506" CreationDate="2015-04-07T21:37:19.020" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a metal spoon or butter knife and you can lay the edge of the handle across the opening, similar to the way the tab sits, and apply pressure opening the can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-04-07T21:37:19.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6508" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6506" CreationDate="2015-04-07T21:43:25.647" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use an actual can opener to open your can. Either place the flat rectangular end of the can opener against the normal opening of the can and pry it open, or place the pointy end of the can opener against &lt;strong&gt;another&lt;/strong&gt; part of the lid and pry a new hole in the lid to drink out of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZNx1c.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZNx1cm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;can opener&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T09:33:55.367" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T09:33:55.367" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6506" CreationDate="2015-04-07T21:44:54.680" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solutions:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a pair of pliers or like tool and  grab what is left if the tab. With these pull upwards and open the can. It make a few trys and ruin the can, so drink the soda out of a cup to avoid messing with your mouth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eRJq6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P-38 can opener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;All pictures taken from Wikipedia.org. Shown to demonstrate types of can openers available to use.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a can opener. You can avoid all of the situation by just opening the can with a can opener. There are &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-38_can_opener&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;portable can openers&lt;/a&gt;(p-38 can opener is a really small one) so you are always ready. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some forceful methods:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a sharp object, I.e. a screwdriver or other clean sharp object to poke a hole in the can. Be very careful, and direct the object away from your body. Make sure the object is clean.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a sturdy blunt object and place it on the tab. Then apply force, the tab should fall in making the contents accessible. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some other helpful advice can be found on &lt;a href=&quot;http://gnobal.net/114/internet-search-challenge-how-to-open-a-soda-can-if-the-push-pull-tab-broke-off&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this site&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-04-07T22:03:33.497" LastActivityDate="2015-04-07T22:03:33.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6510" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-07T23:47:15.957" Score="2" ViewCount="234" Body="&lt;p&gt;People have always claimed that they can completely negate the effects of eating something too spicy, which results in &quot;burning&quot; your tongue, where people will either drink cold water or cold milk. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried and tried to completely negate the effects of eating something too spicy but to no avail. Many people recommend drinking cold milk. It does help for like three seconds, then my tongue starts to &quot;burn&quot; again. Water definitely doesn't help and running around in circles and screaming at the top of my lungs won't help. It will only help raise the noise pollution...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what is the best possible way to completely (or as much a possible) stop your tongue from burning due to eating something too spicy? No, it is not a duplicate because I'm only talking about the tongue, excluding the cheeks and the rest of the mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="2475" LastEditDate="2015-04-08T11:04:27.960" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T12:13:51.807" Title="Stopping My Burning Tongue" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-04-08T11:23:37.290" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6511" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6503" CreationDate="2015-04-07T23:54:34.120" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Insulators will certainly help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try wrapping the noisy parts with a blanket or noise-reducing mats and taping them there to reduce noise. A sound-reducing blanket could look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/McfmY.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Attaches with Velcro, so your printer won't look so weird with all the tape... Amazon will probably sell some stuff that are flexible and can reduce noise. Using insulators like blankets should help you out. A giant jacket could cover the entire printer, just open the zipper to get the papers out of there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise, you could buy a newer printer that is quieter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T00:00:22.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6510" CreationDate="2015-04-08T01:31:35.063" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on base chemistry of the spicy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oil Based&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Water Based&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oil based, chili peppers and such, really require a soluble liquid to wash them off the surface of your tongue.  Tequila and beer come to mind because the alcohol is soluble and will make it go away. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Water based spicy, wasabe, is water soluble.  Water will do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2375" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T01:31:35.063" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6514" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6503" CreationDate="2015-04-08T07:03:58.507" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of making the output directly to paper, you could set up a PDF printer and make the printout at midnight go to the PDF printer. And then you could make the paper output at daytime not disturbing your guests. (Or even better, just store the PDF output and save paper :-) )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T07:03:58.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6515" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-08T07:25:40.637" Score="4" ViewCount="32447" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently got a new phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recently dropped said new phone on a hard ceramic flooring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My heart broke in two at this point as I discovered I had dented the phone as the case is a pile of rubbish and doesn't protect the corners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now I have to look at this dent every time I use the phone, which is a fair amount, and it slightly distressing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I was wondering if there is a method to:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;remove said dent&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;or&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;'buff' it out or just cover it up with something like paint (but obviously not paint as that's just silly)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some background:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's an HTC One M9 or 'Hima' in Gunmetal Grey. A small amount of the paint was removed in the traumatic aforementioned incident which takes away from the stunning aesthetics of this phone. I don't want to get a new bulky case that'll hide the problem as I am very particular about my phone cases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-01-11T12:30:55.633" Title="How to cover up or fix a dent on a phone?" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6510" CreationDate="2015-04-08T08:09:44.917" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;'Curd' does the magic. Cover your entire tongue using chilled curd, as it reduces the burning sensation for moment and if you repeat this couple of times with fresh curd, that sensation disappears easily. I did this couple of times at my grandma's house. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T08:09:44.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6510" CreationDate="2015-04-08T11:04:31.140" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of the best ways I have found for easing the effect of Capsaicin (the active component of chili peppers) exposure is NOT by drinking water (all this does is spread the oils around the mouth more which will make the burning sensation worse)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What works for me is actually a spoonful (teaspoon NOT tablespoon) of granulated cane sugar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some background to why this works: &#xA;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoville_scale&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Scoville scale&lt;/a&gt; uses a sugar solution in order to dilute the capsaicin solution until the heat is no longer detected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore it stands to reason that sugar (or a sugar syrup) will be helpful in negating the effects when your mouth is burning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4957" LastEditorUserId="4957" LastEditDate="2015-04-08T12:13:51.807" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T12:13:51.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6518" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6342" CreationDate="2015-04-08T11:31:17.677" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;All the above answers were great and would work for most people but not for me. Here's why:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ice bucket method: I have a &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ot58k.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;mini refridgerator&quot;&gt; that produces 1 tumbler worth of ice cubes at a time. By the time I actually fill up a small bucket I would have consumed a lot of power and time, thus this method is impractical for me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Door open method: I have already stated in question that opening the door blocks out both outgoing air and light towards window. So that wont do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camp bed method: I already have a bed and cant afford to buy a camp bed which is really expensive if available in India. There is no such thing as camping in our city-living actually.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although nobody suggested this but offline a friend did, what about using a cooler like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DwtZB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;air cooler&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nope, takes too much precious floor space in my already small room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I ended up buying the tower fan and its awesome! I put it near my door with the fan facing me and the back of the fan faces towards the window. This does pull in cool air well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So anyone having a similar room layout as me and limited options, a tower fan has worked for me and you might want to consider it too!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1836" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T11:31:17.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6519" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6506" CreationDate="2015-04-08T11:57:15.163" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would strongly advise against using sharp objects (like screwdrivers) to make a hole that is different in shape from the intended opening. It could result in small bits of aluminium (that the can is made of) falling into the contents, and possibly cause harm if ingested.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just simulate the usual way of opening cans using a spoon handle or a similar non-sharp object in the same motion as the original tab.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T11:57:15.163" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6506" CreationDate="2015-04-08T17:59:37.567" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using force is always an option. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Seriously, though, the main thing you want to avoid is squeezing the can while you are opening it, or you &lt;em&gt;will&lt;/em&gt; have a mess.  Aim for the perforations with a screwdriver or a spoon and you should be able to ease it open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4939" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T17:59:37.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6522" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6525" CreationDate="2015-04-08T18:47:02.437" Score="8" ViewCount="1460" Body="&lt;p&gt;When buying soda or beer, it usually takes some time and effort in taking out the cans from the cardboard box and placing them neatly in your fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of just taking out one can at a time and placing it in the fridge, I've tried taking out two and three cans at a time to speed up the process but I still feel as though there might be a better way to go about this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a more efficient, faster way to place 12 pack's of soda/beer neatly in your fridge?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dimyj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dimyjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T07:42:51.267" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T04:58:44.750" Title="Faster ways of placing cans in the fridge?" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-04-08T19:15:56.703" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I see that someone suggested the plunger, but it was rejected as making too big a splash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When using the plunging device, gently push all the air out, compressing the plunger. Quickly and abruptly pull ONE time. Let water settle briefly and repeat until cleared. I generally wait 2-3 seconds between hard pulls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4966" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T19:15:56.703" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6524" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6522" CreationDate="2015-04-08T22:50:55.760" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'll assume the 12-pack is in a cardboard box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a cutting board or some similar sturdy, flat rectangle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the 12-pack upside down on a table.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tear off the bottom piece of cardboard (which is pointing at the ceiling).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the cutting board on top of the exposed can-bottoms.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Holding the cutting board in place with one hand, flip the 12-pack of cans over on top of it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tear the back off of the cardboard case, but keep the front and the 2 sides intact.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Walk them over to the fridge and put the cutting board on the shelf.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slide the cutting board out from underneath the cans by putting your hand against the front of the box and pushing towards the back of the fridge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull the cardboard box off of the cans.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cans won't all be &quot;staged&quot; like they are in your photo, with labels pointing towards the front. And the width of the cutting board may prevent you from placing ALL the cans on the shelf this way (because the cutting board will bump into cans you already placed on the shelf). But at least this will let you move 12 cans at a time!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T22:50:55.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6522" CreationDate="2015-04-08T23:30:23.870" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the 2x6 boxes that soda cans tend to come in, you can open one end of the box and tear the flap off that is closest to the bottom of the cans.  Put that end in first so that the cans are upright.  Next, open the other end and pull the box out with one hand while steadying the cans with your other hand.  Try not to push the cans out the end of the box, or it will get all crooked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4939" LastActivityDate="2015-04-08T23:30:23.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6526" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6522" CreationDate="2015-04-09T02:23:08.477" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have 2 possible solutions for you, the first involves a binder clip, like so: &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V8aO9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V8aO9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The second is to build a type of Pool rack/triangle, except that it's for sodas and that it's a Rectangle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rack_%28billiards%29&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rack_%28billiards%29&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4501" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T07:44:41.590" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T07:44:41.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6527" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6522" CreationDate="2015-04-09T04:41:14.900" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are you physically able to lift all of the cans in your picture at once?  If so, you could try taking the shelf out, placing the cans on that shelf, and carefully putting the shelf back in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It might not help you arrange the cans faster, but at least you will have better access to the shelf.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-04-09T04:41:14.900" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6528" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1546" CreationDate="2015-04-09T07:30:09.660" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the same problem and I have tried with white vinegar and after several months bleach spray for mold removing (which is not exactly a lifehack but works). The spray works better for me, but smells bad and it is very toxic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have made a little research and I found the following strategy:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clean the surface with bleach spray&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clean the spray with sponge&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dry the surface&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;apply a special anti-mold basis&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;paint over it as you add to the paint special chemical against mold (containing some kind of preservatives, anti fungi chemicals, or silver ions)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;some cons of this method are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it uses harmful chemicals&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;should not be used if the moisture comes from the wall&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the moisture comes from the wall first you have to make proper isolation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the moisture comes from the air then you have to reduce air humidity (ventilation, electric dehumidifier). Find the source of humidity and remove it. Sources of humidity can be household activities such as cooking, washing; big plants; water leakage due to plumbing problem somewhere in the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-04-09T07:30:09.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6530" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-09T11:51:48.640" Score="13" ViewCount="141301" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am at the office right now and thanks to a new cotton jacket I wore on the way here, my shirt is covered in lint/fluffs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously this looks terrible and I would like to avoid making a bad/unclean impression to our customers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to get the shirt clean without a special lint brush? (which I don't have here)&#xA;Are there any tricks that can only be performed with household items available to me here at the office (or from a nearby supermarket)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4970" LastEditorUserId="4970" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T11:35:48.887" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T13:23:05.793" Title="How to remove lint from a shirt without a lint brush?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6531" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6530" CreationDate="2015-04-09T13:10:06.867" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a couple of ways to remove lint from clothes without using a lint brush or a lint roller.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Tape Method  &lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Lint-from-Clothes#Tape_Method_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;detailed instructions with videos&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;What you'll need&lt;/h3&gt; &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wide sticky paper (e.g. packing tape or duct tape)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;your hands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Steps&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay your clothing on a clean, flat surface&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap some tape around your fingers with the sticky side pointing out&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dab the clothing with your &lt;em&gt;sticky hand&lt;/em&gt; where needed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Replace the tape once it's full of lint&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat until lint-free&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Prevention&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add about a 1/4 cup (60 mL) of vinegar to the wash when laundering lint-ridden clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Lint-from-Clothes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wikihow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="9494" LastEditDate="2016-02-08T13:23:05.793" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T13:23:05.793" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6530" CreationDate="2015-04-09T13:45:51.377" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a couple of ways to remove lint from clothes without using a lint brush or a lint roller. Use caution when trying the below methods, since they all can damage your clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;DIY Lint Roller &lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Lint-from-Clothes#DIY_Lint_Roller_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;detailed instructions with videos&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;What you'll need &lt;sup&gt;use one of the below  &lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Velcro tabs and a brush &lt;sup&gt;(see &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Velcro&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this link&lt;/a&gt; for instructions on how to clean Velcro)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a single-blade razor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a pumice stone or a Sweater Stone&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a scouring pad  and some water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Steps&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Velcro&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stick some Velcro tabs to the back of your brush&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the hooked side to brush off lint&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Razor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the razor at a certain angle so you not cut into the cloth&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Skim the fabric surface and get rid of the lint&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stone&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub gently against surface of the clothing&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do not rub too hard and do not use on delicate fabric such as silk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scouring pad&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slightly wet your scouring pad with water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scrub your clothing gently with the damp scouring pad&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Prevention&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add about a cup of vinegar to the wash when laundering lint-ridden clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Lint-from-Clothes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wikihow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-04-09T13:45:51.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6533" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-09T14:55:11.917" Score="6" ViewCount="766" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to make or get Band-Aid tape? I want a skin-applicable adhesive that works without the absorbent patch on it. Is there another similar tape or a way to get this kind of sticky adhesive without cutting up a dozen band-aids?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4710" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-04-09T23:46:26.813" LastActivityDate="2015-04-10T13:50:03.870" Title="How can I get the effect of a Band-Aid -like tape?" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6533" CreationDate="2015-04-09T17:24:51.960" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I personally hate bandaid material, but here are possibly some alternatives:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch_Tape&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Scotch Tape.&lt;/a&gt; This is a mild tape, that has good adhesive qualities when not in greasy, wet or similar environments. This should not make your skin irritated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Painters or &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masking_tape&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;similar tape&lt;/a&gt; also works. This tape has better adhesive  than scotch and bandaid materials. Also, faces better in greasy, and wet environment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other methods&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgical_tape&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Surgical tape.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-adhering_bandage&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Coban&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-04-09T17:46:31.720" LastActivityDate="2015-04-09T17:46:31.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6535" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6533" CreationDate="2015-04-09T21:11:06.060" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several types of porous medical and surgical tapes on the market.  Band-Aids are made of different materials like latex or fabric, so I'm not sure which kind you are looking for.  Most of the major brands sell something.  A good medical supply store or drug store will have some choices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are a couple of manufacturers.  You can explore their offerings to get a better idea of what you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MC3SD/Wound-Care/Products/Wound-Care-Supplies/~/Critical-Chronic-Care/Medical-Tape?N=6232&amp;amp;rt=c3&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;3M&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.band-aidbrandfirstaid.com/first-aid-wound-products/tapes-wraps-bandages&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Johnson &amp;amp; Johnson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4939" LastActivityDate="2015-04-09T21:11:06.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6537" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6522" CreationDate="2015-04-09T22:32:19.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could tune your fridge for cans if that is the main use.  Also one of these dispensers gives you first in first out so you get cold cans out first.  Vending machines use the same system because it feeds automatically.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.fi/search?sclient=psy-ab&amp;amp;btnG=Haku&amp;amp;q=fridge+can+dispenser+pictures&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.google.fi/search?sclient=psy-ab&amp;amp;btnG=Haku&amp;amp;q=fridge+can+dispenser+pictures&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2015-04-09T22:32:19.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6504" CreationDate="2015-04-09T22:51:51.790" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are products called rubber rejuvenators.  I believe they include solvents and oily plasticisers that try to correct for what may have been lost over the years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are often used on magnetic tape recorder pinch rollers and office printer paper pick-up rollers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some materials they will not work on and others they will destroy (sometimes after a delay of days or weeks) so test them on a small area first and then try treating one controller at a time to learn which ones respond well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The factory and added plasticisers may also react aggressively towards some plastics so you may be better served with keeping the wires away from the controllers at least for long enough to have no residue left on the wires.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One functional way of storing cables is to coil them loosely around your hand, grab the coil into a bundle and push it into a toilet paper core.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2015-04-09T22:51:51.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6539" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2015-04-09T23:43:53.120" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Flannel duvet cover with multiple blankets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the past, I used a (flannel) duvet cover containing a (down) comforter and one or two (army surplus) wool blankets as upper layers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As long as you fill it by initially stacking all of the blankets and pushing each set of corners into place as if they were one blanket, you can use a fair number. But they should all be as close to the duvet's dimensions as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once together, they only need to be handled slightly differently than a single blanket while making the bed. (You should hold two corners and their contents quite firmly as you throw the duvet across the bed.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1312" LastActivityDate="2015-04-09T23:43:53.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6540" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-10T08:24:01.257" Score="25" ViewCount="76023" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every day, I need to wake up at 7, and my girlfriend has to wake up at 8. This is all part of a carefully scheduled day plan and a compromise of both standing up sometime in between is not an option. How would I wake up without waking her up? I tried a couple of things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sleeping with earphones for a personal alarm. But sleeping among a bunch of cables is uncomfortable enough when you're sleeping alone, and doesn't get better with more people in the bed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Earplugs for her. Doesn't work, since sometimes she's not woken up by her own alarm at 8.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;An alarm starting at low volume, increasing slowly. As a bonus, the phone is also near me on the bed, so sometimes the vibrations accompanying the alarm wake me up before the alarm is loud enough. This is what we use right now, since I'm a lighter sleeper. It works sometimes, but I don't know of any better option.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4985" LastActivityDate="2018-11-21T04:52:32.637" Title="How to wake up without waking up other people in the same room" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;time&gt;&lt;sound&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2015-04-10T08:44:00.287" Score="28" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There are &quot;vibrating watches&quot; for this. They're wristwatches that vibrate when your alarm goes off.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Or take wireless headphone (earplug) for using it with your phone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck for that :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4986" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-10T10:39:32.110" LastActivityDate="2015-04-10T10:39:32.110" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6542" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6533" CreationDate="2015-04-10T13:50:03.870" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leucoplast - comes in rolls in two different widths. Sticks well, no padding anywhere, just a roll of tape, and can be cut to whatever size and shape you want. Alternatively, ordinary zinc oxide plaster tape comes similarly on a roll, no padding, but often doesn't stick so well, particularly if you're cutting very small pieces to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-04-10T13:50:03.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6544" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-10T22:38:35.410" Score="6" ViewCount="860" Body="&lt;p&gt;I write a lot of notes in notebooks and on text books that I only want for a short period. I find erasable pens very handy for this process. But is there some way I could blank my whole notebook, textbook and/or worksheet book between uses (or use &quot;disappearing ink&quot; with a few hours legibility) so I could start over?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(The erasable pens I currently use claim to erase using the heat from friction, so I have been eyeing the stove, but I'm not sure whether the temperature required is higher than &quot;Fahrenheit 451&quot;.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1312" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-11T02:49:19.787" LastActivityDate="2015-04-12T22:25:38.050" Title="A trick to make bulk erasable handwritten notes on traditional paper and in books?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6545" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6504" CreationDate="2015-04-11T04:38:11.127" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try the &lt;a href=&quot;http://ask.metafilter.com/196938/How-to-soften-a-stiff-bendy-electronic-cable&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;hair dryer trick&lt;/a&gt;, which basically heats up the insulation and resets the rubber's &quot;memory&quot; but this might make it more brittle in the long run.  I find that the natural oils from handling the cables tends to keep them supple.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's a similar discussion at this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36748&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;radio restoration forum&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you know an electrician or network installer, you can try some of their wire pulling lubricant to see if it has any lasting benefit.  The risk of dissolving the insulation is less than with rubber rejuvenator.  In general, try the mildest remedies first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4939" LastActivityDate="2015-04-11T04:38:11.127" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6546" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6544" CreationDate="2015-04-11T04:59:16.213" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using an electric eraser.  Borrow one from your artist/architect buddy.  It's basically a cross between those white eraser sticks and a drill.  They work great on pencil, erasable pen, and some more permanent types of media.  It will still require some time, but not nearly as much as a manual eraser.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These videos reviews a few different models.  This should give you an idea of how they operate.  I have the corded model he shows at the end of part 1.  I lucked out and found it at a thrift store for about $5, and it suits my needs well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Part 1: &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/jzFGb5YE3bg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/jzFGb5YE3bg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Part 2: &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/AWhOKS4UwiE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/AWhOKS4UwiE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4939" LastActivityDate="2015-04-11T04:59:16.213" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6547" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6553" CreationDate="2015-04-11T07:36:50.433" Score="6" ViewCount="2308" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a night job as a valet, and I need to carry a pen to note in which space I have parked a car. I am forever losing pens as they fall out of my pocket when I am getting in and out of cars. My current solution is to attach the pen to a keyring, which I keep on my belt loop with a carabiner. This results in the pen often getting caught on or jammed against things, and frequently the clip on the pen breaks or comes off, so I can't reattach it. The following constraints apply:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Due to uniform restrictions, pen cannot be attached to shirt or worn &#xA;around neck&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pen must be readily accessible with one hand at all times&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Solution must work with any cheap click-type ballpoint pen&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have considered (but not tried) using a length of string rather than my current keyring method. A sufficient length of string would probably result in the pen falling out of my pocket and getting lodged somewhere, and something subsequently breaking (pen, string, or belt loop on pants). I'll still try it, but I'd like some ideas I feel more confident about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4836" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T07:40:38.767" Title="Keep pen from falling out of pocket (or attach it to body in convenient way)" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6548" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-11T09:09:26.377" Score="8" ViewCount="1807" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to check if after eating some kind of food my breath has become bad. In most of these situations I don't feel my breath as bad, because I have used to it and don't find it unpleasant. The problem is I can't smell my own breath. But people I talk to may feel it is bad. &#xA;Is there any way to check this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-11T12:57:15.323" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T06:32:17.703" Title="How to find if I have bad breath" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6433" CreationDate="2015-04-11T11:59:28.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tools:&#xA;Get a heat gun (some auto parts stores will rent you one) &#xA;A straight edge razor &#xA;Non-stick paper (like the original backing of the sticker, craft stores will have)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Action:&#xA;Put the heat gun on the lowest setting and hold at least 6&quot;s from the sticker. Wave the heat gun in a side to side motion until you can feel that the sticker is very warm. Using the razor, gently try to slide the blade under the edges of the sticker, lifting them from the base. Repeat until you can get your thumb and pointer fingers firmly on the edges. &#xA;Use your heat gun with one hand and start slowly lifting the sticker with the other. Hold the heat gun at a safe distance from your hand and keep waving left to right. Once sticker, is removed, place on non-stick paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4997" LastActivityDate="2015-04-11T11:59:28.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6550" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6515" CreationDate="2015-04-11T12:10:18.167" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The quickest fix would be a cool 1/2 phone case which would solve two problems. First it would cover the edges of your phone so no more visible dent. Second it would protect your phone from future damages. I have a Tech21 case and its sleek and gets the job done:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tech21.com/en_us/smartphones/htc-cases/htc-one-m9-cases&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tech21.com/en_us/smartphones/htc-cases/htc-one-m9-cases&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4997" LastEditorUserId="1377" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T14:20:53.873" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T14:20:53.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6551" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-11T12:38:51.830" Score="12" ViewCount="8845" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a building which sits very high near the top of a hill. I estimate the ground level of the building to be around 700 feet, I live on the 13th floor, so my altitude is approximately 800 ~ 850 feet. I would like to get an accurate measurement (correct to +- 10 feet).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;How I did the measure&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Measure the ground level altitude at a park with a phone GPS&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;estimate the height of each floor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I have a laser measurement tool which I can use to measure my ceiling height. But the height of each floor is ceiling height + some concrete. My tool cannot measure the distance from ground to my floor, it's too far away.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Other considerations&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using a GPS unit in the flat would produce inaccurate results&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;GPS units are inheritly inaccurate at altitude (compared to lateral position)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I cannot access other floors other than the one I live&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I have a good view of the city. By looking at a map, I can accurately calculate my ground-level distance to certain sea-level landmarks. These landmarks are some 5 km away.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I would like to minimize the cost of purchasing special equipment.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4748" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T12:33:12.507" Title="Measuring my altitude above sea level accurately" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6552" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6544" CreationDate="2015-04-11T15:08:29.470" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Heat sensitive eraseable pen and a clothes iron&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tools:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eraseable pen that erases by the heat of friction, (the manufacturer of my pen's claims 65&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt;C.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Standard clothes iron set on high.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A blank sheet of printer paper. (To protect the iron from any ink as it becomes visible if exposed to cold temperatures.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Procedure:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once the iron has heated up, place the paper over a page and go quickly over it as if you are ironing it, about 2-3 pages deep are reliably erased, while sections you covered less begin to appear a few pages down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It took about 10 minutes to erase the 50 or so pages I'd filled in a 180 page workbook. It looked like the page may become too warped by the heat, but they seemed acceptable/normal range of my other used books afterwards. On inspection, I missed 1 page fully and some corners of 3 other pages. Other ink, pen and pencil notes were unaffected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disadvantages:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some Page Buckling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some visible scratches from the pen remain (tried 2 versions of the pens)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Limited availability of the heat based eraseable pens. &lt;strong&gt;(Are they still under patent?)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alternate heating methods:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Laminator-&lt;/strong&gt; really cool and unlikely to set paper on fire without a manufacturer's defect, but only useful for loose leaf paper. (I tested this first to make sure there is a safe temperature for the entire page that reliably erases all the ink.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blow dryer-&lt;/strong&gt; mine seems to max out right around 65&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt;C since it just disappeared in spots, but it looks like a hotter dryer or a heat gun with a paper safe setting would be almost as easy with some finer control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oven-&lt;/strong&gt; I've decided not to try this for for now though my oven does go down to as low as 50&lt;sup&gt;o&lt;/sup&gt;C so it should be possible to do safely.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1312" LastActivityDate="2015-04-11T15:08:29.470" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6553" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6547" CreationDate="2015-04-11T15:32:36.220" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you wear long sleeves?  You could put a rubber band around your forearm and slide the pen into it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-04-11T15:32:36.220" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6548" CreationDate="2015-04-11T19:02:22.087" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;The trick that I've always used is very simple and doesn't take up much time at all. Simply lick your wrist and wait ten seconds. Now you can just smell your wrist. That's what your breath smells like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-04-11T19:02:22.087" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1857" CreationDate="2015-04-11T21:01:17.247" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you tried what gentleman told and you are still not able to get the stain out of you carpet you can use bleach. If your carpet has a light color you won't see a big much differences but if it is dark don't use it. What you can do is.&#xA;Dilute one part of bleach with 8 part of water on a spray bottle. The bleach will pretty much eat the dye of you carpet and make lighter. If you hate the yellow stains and prefer to have a white stain instead. Go ahead and use bleach 1 to 8 dilution rate. Make sure to keep your pets out of the room until drys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5004" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-04-11T23:00:52.797" LastActivityDate="2015-04-11T23:00:52.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6556" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6548" CreationDate="2015-04-11T22:27:51.457" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things to do:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Breathe into a cup. Make sure the cup is clean and has no previous obvious odours. Hold the cup over your mouth and nose and breathe into it. After that sniff the inside of the cup and that should give you an indication of how your mouth smells. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This may be helpful as a cup can be found in many dining areas. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use your hands. Cup your hands over your nose and mouth and breathe into your hands. The smell of your mouth should be obvious once you breathe in through your nose. Make sure your hands don't stink before using them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Other Things&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Possibly helpful &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.davisanddingle.com/blog/bid/146415/10-ways-to-know-you-have-bad-breath&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Swab your mouth with a cotton applicator or swab, or even your finger and smell that. Remember though to never put anything dirty in you mouth, so be careful. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Invest in a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halimeter&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Halimeter&lt;/a&gt; these can detect various oral odours. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T06:32:17.703" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T06:32:17.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6547" CreationDate="2015-04-11T23:31:07.710" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's not a very elegant solution, but you can put it in the side of your sock. Its hidden and easily accessible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5005" LastActivityDate="2015-04-11T23:31:07.710" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6548" CreationDate="2015-04-12T10:24:56.573" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easiest way to figure out if you have bad breath is to just &lt;strong&gt;&quot;blow in your nose&quot;&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You simply have to move your lower jaw forward a little so that when you breathe out of your moth the air goes into your nose. Now you fill your mouth with a little bit of air from your lungs, then start breathing in through your nose and pushing the air out of your mouth with your cheeks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe you have seen a &quot;very cool&quot; smoker one day who does this trick where he has the smoke coming out his mouth and going back in his nose. This is basically the same what you have to do. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It might take some time to master this&lt;/strong&gt;, but once you know how to do it you can check your breath in &lt;strong&gt;very little time&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;without any other equipment&lt;/strong&gt;. You can even &lt;strong&gt;do it in public&lt;/strong&gt;, as long as you're not really talking to someone, no one will really notice... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4302" LastActivityDate="2015-04-12T10:24:56.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6560" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-04-12T10:36:03.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a special tag that is designed to be used only by the system for questions that have had all of their other tags removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All questions in the system must have at least one tag. Normally, it is not possible to submit new or edited questions that do not have tags; the system will reject the submission until a valid tag is applied.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a few unusual situations that can cause this tag to be applied. When a tag has existed for six months and only been used on one question, and no tag wiki has been created for the tag, the system deletes the tag. When the community decides that a given tag can never be appropriate &amp;#8212; for example, because it is misspelled or is off-topic &amp;#8212; moderators may remove the tag from the site &lt;em&gt;en masse&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When one of these deletions removes the last tag from a question, the system adds the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/untagged&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'untagged'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;untagged&lt;/a&gt; tag to that question so that the &quot;all questions must have at least one tag&quot; rule is not broken.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can help clean up some of these questions! If they're good questions, edit them to remove the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/untagged&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged 'untagged'&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;untagged&lt;/a&gt; tag and add more descriptive tags. If they're not so good, use the usual tools: downvoting, flagging and voting to close/delete.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This wiki has been quoted in entirety from &lt;a href=&quot;http://stackoverflow.com/tags/untagged/info&quot;&gt;http://stackoverflow.com/tags/untagged/info&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-12T10:36:03.687" LastActivityDate="2015-04-12T10:36:03.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6561" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-04-12T10:36:03.687" Score="0" Body="This is a special tag that is designed to be used only by the system for questions that have had all of their other tags removed.  Do not add this tag to existing questions, it is reserved for use by the system to identify posts with no valid tags." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-12T10:36:03.687" LastActivityDate="2015-04-12T10:36:03.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6375" CreationDate="2015-04-12T15:54:36.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wrap the band-aid over the end of the finger and pull the ends diagonally around below. Then I use nail scissors to snip off, in a curve around the shape of the finger, any sharp corners and any flaps sticking out. (If there are gaps then in the gauzy part, you can put another band-aid on horizontally over it, or a bit of bandage-tape.) Plastic band-aids are the worst for the sharpness, but cloth ones are the worst for obtrusive flaps. So I buy band-aids that have the sticky part made out of stretchy foam, or best of all for fingertips, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nexcare.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/NANexcare/Nexcare/ProductCat/%7E/Nexcare-Soft-n-Flex-Bandages?N=4326+3294631228+3294631230&amp;amp;rt=rud&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Nexcare Soft 'n' Flex&lt;/a&gt;, since it's the thinnest stretchy kind. The combination of the technique with one of these types is much more comfortable than, and at least as secure as, any specialized fingertip-band-aid. So if you can buy new band-aids of a general sort any time, try Nexcare Soft 'n' Flex ones, or foam (a.k.a. 'sport') ones of whatever brand you like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5012" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-12T15:54:36.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6565" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6312" CreationDate="2015-04-12T16:23:59.323" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash the items again, with your normal soap, plus &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/8-ways-to-boost-laundry-detergent/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;half a cup of baking soda&lt;/a&gt;. It would help to use the soaking cycle on the washing machine too, and lemon juice and vinegar can't hurt. If it's not enough, run another cycle with baking soda. I use baking soda on teenagers' sweaty socks and undershirts and jiu-jitsu uniforms, and they come out smelling perfectly. I believe in this power of baking soda so much that when I once bought a used book several hundred pages long smelling just as you describe, I spent a couple of hours spreading baking soda over every surface of every page, since of course you can't wash a book, then left it for a few days, then brushed off every surface of every page. It didn't turn out perfectly, since it wasn't washed, but close, and I can now use the book without any distraction of smell. By the way, &lt;em&gt;washing&lt;/em&gt; soda is not as effective at removing smells in the laundry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5012" LastActivityDate="2015-04-12T16:23:59.323" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6566" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6568" CreationDate="2015-04-12T21:41:46.320" Score="3" ViewCount="22210" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used hydrochloric acid to remove calcium deposits from a pot, but left some of the acid on the kitchen sink metal plate overnight. It produced corrosion stains like on the photo, that can't be washed away.&#xA;Is there a way to remove the stains or make them less visible?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P4kDt.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5014" LastActivityDate="2020-05-23T07:42:32.430" Title="Cleaning hydrochloric acid stains from metal" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6567" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6551" CreationDate="2015-04-12T21:49:57.170" Score="1" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Flip the building horizontal&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm presuming the ground height of your building, 700 feet, is good enough for your purposes, so it's really a question of finding the height of your building. If not use a local typographic map with height indications.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From a viewpoint where you see both the base and your floor of the building, use some measure to rotate the height of the building into a horizontal distance. I.e find something which at an arms length equals the height of the building, and then rotate this length to the horizontal level and measures it afterwards. This does require free sight to a point horizontal to the left or right of the base of the building...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt; Here are some illustrations of the concept.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z4ynV.png&quot; alt=&quot;Side view to get vertical height&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stand sideways at point where you see the entire building. At an arms length hold a stick and make the top align with the top of the building, and put your thumb at the point aligning with the bottom of the building. &#xA;Now rotate your arm 90 degrees.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5yg6I.png&quot; alt=&quot;Top view after rotating&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now align the thumb to the corner of the building, and mark out where the top of the stick is pointing. Go over to the building, and measure from this poing back to the corner of the building, and you have the correct height of the building. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Essentially you flipped the building from vertical to horizontal, and are now able to measure it more easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Major edit:&lt;/strong&gt; Hopefully this is not so vague, and illustrates my point of flipping the building over much better. Images made by myself&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-05-14T17:04:14.617" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T17:04:14.617" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6568" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6566" CreationDate="2015-04-12T21:57:34.420" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since it's actually etched into the metal, you'll need to buff the sink to a consistent finish. One method, assuming it's a stainless steel surface, is to use a mild abrasive with oxalic acid, such as &lt;em&gt;Barkeepers Friend&lt;/em&gt; and clean and abrade the entire sink with a sponge or cloth. This will require &lt;em&gt;a lot&lt;/em&gt; of rubbing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that does not produce a consistent finish, abrasive grits can be used, starting with a moderately coarse (low number grit) and finishing with one that gives an even matte appearance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; use steel wool, which inevitably leaves embedded fragments that rust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2015-04-13T12:59:53.833" LastActivityDate="2015-04-13T12:59:53.833" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6569" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6551" CreationDate="2015-04-12T22:05:34.373" Score="1" Body="&lt;h1&gt;The angular approach&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either from the flat or from the outside find a point at the same height as the base of the building, and use some device to calculate the viewing angle to the point. Measure the distance at base level to your point and use standard calculus to find the height (I.e use Pythagoras therom)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have 45 degrees, then the distance from the building is the same as the height. Add this to the known height of base level of building. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9ttIu.png&quot; alt=&quot;My illustration of the angular approach&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method requires the most calculations, but could be the most precise given that you are able to get a good reading of the angles.&#xA;See also &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/a/7104&quot;&gt;measuring the height of trees&lt;/a&gt; from StackExchange, or &lt;a href=&quot;http://sylva.org.uk/oneoak/tree_facts.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tree facts&lt;/a&gt; from OneOak regarding the formulas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The formula to use is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Height of building = ( tan a * AB) + (tan b * AB)&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get the angles, either use a hypsometer, like the one in the OneOak link, or try something like the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold a piece of board to a wall and get the proper sight of the top (or bottom) of the building along the edge of the board&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put your smart phone on top of the board&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a bubble level app to read out the angle of the board&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Major edit:&lt;/strong&gt; Keeping the concept, but adding illustrations and references to another question on StackExchange, which refers to the same methods as I've presented here (amongst others)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:22:12.127" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T17:20:24.640" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6570" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6551" CreationDate="2015-04-12T22:07:44.787" Score="-1" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Measure level height&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From your window use your laser measuring device and measure the distance up or down one story, and multiply by your level. Measure from bottom to bottom of the window, of from top to top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xbHJT.png&quot; alt=&quot;Floor height measurment illustration&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The key point is to measure two known distances (A and B) with your measuring device, subtract these from each other, and then you get the exact height of each level. Multiply and add this to the known height of base level of building. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this way you don't need access to the other levels, except for visual references. But you are still able to get a fairly accurate height between levels/floors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt; Edited as someone downvoted solution, without grasping the context, which is doable and usable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-05-14T16:57:05.503" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T16:57:05.503" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6547" CreationDate="2015-04-12T22:21:58.190" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using a carabiner retractable keychain pen, or maybe using your phones text (or note) capabilities (thusly avoiding the need of a pen).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If those fails (or doesn't suit you), use the pen clip to attach the pen to the inside of your shirt. Either in the collar, or if a buttoned shirt horizontal somewhere above the waist line. That shouldn't go against uniform policies and be less visually intrusive than anything hanging from the waist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yet another option would be to have a carabiner pen (of some sort) and attach it to the car key when driving, and your belt loop when walking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-04-12T22:44:56.247" LastActivityDate="2015-04-12T22:44:56.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6572" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6544" CreationDate="2015-04-12T22:25:38.050" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some cool answers have been given using heat erasable pens, but what about simply make the notes outside of the book, and use a referencing system to link the notes? Then you can make and keep (or delete) notes without cluttering up your books at all!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-04-12T22:25:38.050" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="83" CreationDate="2015-04-12T23:40:10.810" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;you could make a hinge much like you find on a photo frame although this would have to be attached to the lid of the laptop and would look unsightly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;if that wouldn't be a problem then all you would need is a stiff piece of card cut into a triangle, and something to attach it eg. duct tape  if attached with a couple of millimetres between the lid and card it would fold to the side quite nicely &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5015" LastActivityDate="2015-04-12T23:40:10.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6575" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9457" CreationDate="2015-04-13T06:19:46.597" Score="0" ViewCount="16815" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grammy needs me to go mow her yard before the meanies at the HOA fine her for having disorderly yard. I need to help my grammy ASAP! There is a problem though, I'm unable to lift lawn mower by myself into my car trunk, and no one else is around to help me lift it! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I go about getting the lawn mower into my trunk? Bonus points for ways to take it out once I get to grammy's home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7umiJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7umiJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, same size as the car/trunk pictured.The question is about how to get it up there since I can't lift it by myself. The question is NOT about how to fit it in the trunk.. I already know it will fit in the trunk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T09:24:27.573" LastActivityDate="2021-02-17T20:25:59.357" Title="Putting lawn mower into car trunk" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6577" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6575" CreationDate="2015-04-13T07:37:16.633" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a ramp to push it into your trunk. You can take the ramp with you to unload at your grammy's home...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastActivityDate="2015-04-13T07:37:16.633" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6579" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1546" CreationDate="2015-04-13T13:13:34.140" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have not said where this mould is or what the conditions are. So here is just a helpful guess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Firstly, the mould spores are always there, you can't get rid of them forever, so you have to stop them from flourishing. Most of all you have to get it dry. Ventilate! Move your furniture and stuff an inch (25 mm) away from the wall. Dry the spot by using heat. Of course this may spread the spores around the place, wash them off first. Make sure your problem areas are always well ventilated. If this is a bedroom then get used to sleeping with an open window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Using a dehumidifier is a good short-term solution, but uses a lot of electricity. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Never ventilate on a warm day when outside is warmer than in. Otherwise warm, moisture-laden air comes in and the water condenses on your cool areas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's the first step. Now we have to stop moisture from collecting in corners and similar spots. It does this where one spot is colder than the others. If the house belongs to you then insulate it on the outside. Otherwise talk to your landlord about it. Often cold spots are above window frames because the house structure has design faults. You might like to insulate on the inside, though that's not the optimal solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So your answer is to ventilate and insulate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;edit: a new point I thought of. You can paint the problem area with fungus-preventing paint. I got some of this for the north side of my garage and it works very well. However, this is probably not suitable for indoors - but you could ask in the paint shop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastEditorUserId="44" LastEditDate="2015-04-18T11:02:33.563" LastActivityDate="2015-04-18T11:02:33.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6580" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="83" CreationDate="2015-04-13T16:59:20.113" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a piece of styrofoam packing (which I suppose counts as ordinary household stuff, no?) Carve it into an angled shape with a recess that holds the screen in a press fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastActivityDate="2015-04-13T16:59:20.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6581" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6456" CreationDate="2015-04-13T17:46:20.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is a life hack that may be just what you need but, if not, will be useful for more other applications than you'd ever have imagined. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a low cost and very effective sanitiser available. I do not know if it will damage your screen coating, but I'd expect that it wouldn't. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The material, which I'll call Baq for short, is used in the majority of disinfectants and sanitisers. Also sold as carpet shampoo, floor wash, hand sanitiser, mouthwash, mould preventer, moss remover, pool sanitiser and more. Despite its apparently fearsome abilities it is also used at low concentrations, as an oral disinfectant. It is variously known as eg Quaternary ammonium salts / Lauryl dimethyl benzyl alkonium chloride, Benzyl alkonium chloride and more. Once you've seen it mentioned a few times you'll find it under a range of similar names in many (possibly most) cleaning and sanitising products. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Read the ingredient labels on as many disinfectants as you can find. Here most use Baq. The cost per active ingredient varies widely. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Baq is available at a range of concentrations and prices that usually utterly fail to reflect how cheap it really is. Here (in New Zealand) I can buy 2 litres (about half a gallon) of 2% concentrated baq for $2. That can be diluted 20  to 1 (20 parts of water to 1 part of Baq) to make (close enough to) 0.1% Baq solution. This cam be used as a hand sanitiser, kitchen bench wipe down, disc-cloth soaker, shower cleaner , general disinfectant - and cellphone screen cleaner. I would be surprised if it caused screen damage but, as they say, try it in an unimportant area first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How good is it? - At about 0.1% to 0.25% concentration it is sold here in Chemist shops as an approved hand sanitiser which is superior overall to 65%+ alcohol hand sanitiser. This costs over $10 for 250 ml x say 0.25%, so is about&lt;br&gt;&#xA;$10/$2 x 2l/250ml x 2%/0.25% = 10 x 8 x 8 = 600+ times dearer per active ingredient that the disinfectant I buy in the local supermarket. And no more effective. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a general purpose value or money life-hack it's about as good as they come.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;For smart phone sanitising it may be as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4109" LastActivityDate="2015-04-13T17:46:20.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6582" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1546" CreationDate="2015-04-13T17:52:57.663" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the environment this is happening in (pets, children, food preparation, ...) this &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;permanent solution&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; might not apply. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A bit of back-ground:&lt;/strong&gt; Mould is one of the oldest life forms on Earth and thus pretty resistant to pretty much everything...  You can temporarily stop growth, but even bleach, ammonia, ... are no permanent solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The solution:&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Before attempting any of the following remedies, you need rubber boots, chemical gloves and a gas-mask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore, use the following: (higher number = more effective = more toxic)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Peroxide: The Marilyn Monroe of the solutions, but not the normal pharmacy 2%, but the nasty 30 or 40% industrial-strength product.  It works by releasing ionic oxygen, so the gas-mask might seem superfluous but is really needed as it'll burn your lungs. 30-40% Peroxide also stings like hell if even a tiny drop gets on your skin and feels like someone is poking you with a needle for an hour or so (though no permanent damage will be done, happened quite a few times to myself).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a natural sponge (no synthetics!) to scrub off the mould and soak all the tiny cracks the mould is growing out of...  You'll notice a slight fizzying as you apply this: this is absolutely normal as the ionic oxygen is being released.  Don't just clean the area with the mould itself, but clean as much around it as well as the spores will be everywhere.  If possible, clean the walls, floor and ceiling as well in the room/corridor/basement this is happening in.  (Don't use a vacuum cleaner: it'll make things worse)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sulphuric acid: The vitriolic of the solutions, just not the normal battery acid (5%), but real vitriol that is hygroscopic and will not only liquefy any deep spores, but pull out microscopic amounts of water from the cracks that contain the mycelia.  No need to describe what vitriol does to your skin: a mummy will look fresh compared to a skin that gets even a tiny drop on it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a high-quality synthetic sponge and please don't apply this on wood, calcium-containing stone (bluestone, sandstone, calcite), metal or similar materials (bricks, cement, concrete are no problem). You'll notice a bit of heat as you apply the vitriol; this is due to the hygroscopic effect and is absolutely normal.  Again: don't just clean the moulded area, but as much around it as well to kill off the spores as with solution #1.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Potassium Cyanide: This is the kill-all of cleaning products!  Containing a triple Carbon-Nitrogen bond it breaks open any mould DNA down to the molecular level and leaves behind the most sterile and clean area you've ever witnessed.  Just add it to water (even a 2% solution will work great!) and again use a sponge (synthetic or natural: now it doesn't matter) and the same physical treatment as the above solutions.  This is the most permanent solution of all!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whichever of the solutions you took, it's important to let the entire room dry (adding an air conditioner set to dehumidification mode is an asset) as mould needs water (even in microscopic quantities) to flourish!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final warning:&lt;/strong&gt; If you would want to apply all of the above, please allow sufficient time between applications as mixing the vitriol with the Potassium Cyanide will generate Hydrogen Cyanide: a gas smelling of nice raw almonds that kills any oxygen-breathing life-form on Earth within seconds!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And finally: apply another coat of water-resistant paint to the surfaces thus treated!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4216" LastEditorUserId="4216" LastEditDate="2015-04-13T18:04:51.280" LastActivityDate="2015-04-13T18:04:51.280" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6583" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6551" CreationDate="2015-04-13T19:00:58.140" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The first two ideas require knowing the altitude of your building.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may have a building manager / contractor that actually knows how tall each story in the building is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tie a rock to the end of a string, hang it out your window, and measure how long it is when it touches the ground ( think &quot;kite string&quot; )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than that I think you will need rather precise tools to get a better estimate than just guessing at the height of each floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Water boils at different temperatures at different altitudes, but we're talking about a few degrees at most.  So, you're going to be needing to be able to measure within thousands of a degree to get within 10 feet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is simple to make a clinometer, fir which you can measure the angle to an object of known distance.  I believe tan ( angle ) / distance will give you the height difference ( trigonometry ).  Again though, the further away the object, the more precise you will need to be.  If you knew the altitude of your building,  you could even measure the angle to across the street. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastEditorUserId="4700" LastEditDate="2015-04-13T19:06:08.587" LastActivityDate="2015-04-13T19:06:08.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6584" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="83" CreationDate="2015-04-13T19:04:09.550" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like large binder clips for problems like this.  Clip the black part to the edge of the lid, and adjust the silver &quot;ears&quot; so that they prop up the screen.  If the ears aren't long enough, use something like a thick book behind the laptop for the ears to lean on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SDghz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Binder clips&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4939" LastActivityDate="2015-04-13T19:04:09.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6585" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-13T21:09:14.727" Score="11" ViewCount="3726" Body="&lt;p&gt;Like most lazy men I hate folding laundry, and when I do it tends to be messy. Sometimes everything is wrinkled by the time I get to it. Most of my laundry is t-shirts, so what is the best way I can fold a t-shirt without much effort?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user5023" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-14T16:59:40.197" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T00:17:41.923" Title="Best way to fold a shirt for a lazy bachelor" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;time&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-09-24T16:38:26.087" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6586" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6585" CreationDate="2015-04-13T21:09:14.727" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a few methods out there that claim to be &quot;3 seconds&quot; but this is my favorite. It takes a little practice but it will speed up your folding time up by a lot and your clothes will look neater.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Video:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAxhr0j0thY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAxhr0j0thY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step by step:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CsvPI.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;fold shirt step by step&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also add this extra step. It helps hold the shirts together and keep your drawers neat. Just add one extra fold and place your shirts like files in your dresser drawer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OrOAH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user5023" LastEditorDisplayName="user5023" LastEditDate="2015-04-14T15:27:15.130" LastActivityDate="2015-04-14T15:27:15.130" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6588" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1546" CreationDate="2015-04-14T10:09:08.367" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Black mold is caused by &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stachybotrys&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Stachybotrys&lt;/a&gt; (also known as &quot;toxic black mold&quot; in the US( and it's usually associated with poor indoor air quality that arises after fungal growth on water-damaged building materials and exposure can cause adverse health effects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The worst-case scenario for homeowners is produced by consecutive episodes of water damage that promote fungal growth and mycotoxin synthesis, followed by drier conditions that facilitate the liberation of spores and hyphal fragments&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12781669&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;2003&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember that simply killing the mold with a biocide is not enough. It can grow on any substance (on wood, paper, carpet, and foods) and there is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment. The way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first step is solving an indoor mold problem which is always stopping the source of moisture&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldresources.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;EPA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Assess the area infected with mold, checking for any hidden mold.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Identify and permanently fix the source of the leaks or seepage (such as water problem) to prevent mold growth. Water leaks in pipes, around tubs and sinks and can provide a place for biological pollutants to grow.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Secondly get rid of mold it-self:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean all components of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HVAC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;HVAC&lt;/a&gt; system to ensure nothing becomes contaminated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove any object/materials near the insulation system that may have been contaminated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use mold removal compositions (such as containing anionic surfactants and sodium hydroxide)&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.tl/patents/US5783550&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;US5783550&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After removing mold, here are the things which can prevent mold keeps growing back:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60%) to decrease mold growth. Use dehumidifiers and air conditioners (be sure that the appliances themselves don't become sources of biological pollutants).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces on cold surfaces.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be sure crawlspaces are well-ventilated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn off certain appliances (such as humidifiers, kerosene heaters) if you notice moisture on windows and other surfaces. Or remove/dispose contaminated &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HVAC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;HVAC&lt;/a&gt; filter media.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vent your clothes dryer to the outside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Raise the temperature of cold surfaces where moisture condenses.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Increase air circulation.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use exhaust fans (e.g. in bathrooms and kitchens) to remove moisture to the outside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move furniture from wall corners to promote air and heat circulation.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep open doors between rooms (especially to closets which are colder than other rooms) to increase circulation.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting. It can absorb moisture and serve as a place for biological pollutants to grow. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have insulated air ducts and the insulation gets wet or moldy, it should be removed and replaced.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Consider replacing the insulation in the HVAC system with an external to prevent future floodwater contamination.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If above conditions causing the mold growth are not corrected, mold growth could recur.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case where the area of mold is large you should hire a remediation manager to properly dispose of the mold or consult with a qualified professional.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mold_growth,_assessment,_and_remediation&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Mold growth, assessment, and remediation&lt;/a&gt; at Wikipedia&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/3935/2272&quot;&gt;How to reduce the air humidity in a room? at LH&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-14T10:14:28.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6589" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6551" CreationDate="2015-04-14T15:10:30.427" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some of the more modern smartphones (especially flagships) have a barometer integrated to assist with the GPS altitude measurements.&#xA;So technically you could use your phone's GPS to determine the altitude (bear in mind to stay close to the window, possibly even open the window for a better GPS signal).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An option is also, that you put a marker of some sort on your window, that measures exactly 1 foot, then take a photo of your building, where you can see your window and the base of the building simultaneously, without using special (fish-eye) lenses, then you can use pixels as a measurement of approximately how high you are living.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5052" LastActivityDate="2015-04-14T15:10:30.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6591" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6585" CreationDate="2015-04-14T19:57:15.920" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hang all my t-shirts on hangers in a closet. They are never wrinkled (provided I pull them out of the dryer soon after it turns off).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-04-14T19:57:15.920" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6592" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6547" CreationDate="2015-04-15T08:55:08.730" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could attache the pen via tape or through a hole in the key to a retractable ski pass holder (don't know the english word, in german it's a Skipasshalter). &#xA;These have a sting attached to them which will go back into the body after it was retracted. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TbbgD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TbbgDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Skipasshalter&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are most of the time cheap giveaways but there are also metallic &quot;better looking&quot; ones. If you attach one of those inside your jacket or perhaps your sleeve (as @Carl suggested in his answer) it is our of sight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4412" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T07:40:38.767" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T07:40:38.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6593" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6530" CreationDate="2015-04-15T10:32:50.150" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using rubber gloves might do the trick, just caress the shirt with the gloves and the static electricity should remove lint and pet hair.&#xA;Just make sure the gloves are new and dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5052" LastActivityDate="2015-04-15T10:32:50.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6595" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6597" CreationDate="2015-04-15T16:22:43.327" Score="7" ViewCount="1161" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've got a large rug (7 feet by 5 feet, or 2.1 metre by 1.5 metre) in my living room with a coffee table on top (see image below). As you can see, the rug keeps curling, particularly around the coffee table. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HxGiO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HxGiOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've searched the web and all results tend to focus on keeping a rug flat when placed on a hard floor (such as tile or wood). But what about when it's rug on carpet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried duct tape, and that worked alright (until the adhesive wore off), but now I have goo left where the tape used to be. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/31V7c.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/31V7cm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any way to keep it lying flat without ruining my carpet with duct tape?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5063" LastEditorUserId="44" LastEditDate="2015-04-18T11:02:56.313" LastActivityDate="2015-04-18T11:02:56.313" Title="Keep a rug lying flat on a carpet" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6595" CreationDate="2015-04-15T17:40:01.037" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may be able to get some heavy-duty red thread and sew the edges of the rug to your carpet. (I'm not sure; I haven't tried it.) Removing the rug would be as simple as cutting a few of the heavy-duty threads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T17:50:40.593" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T17:50:40.593" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6598" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2015-04-15T19:11:06.723" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;To fill some of the gaps of the already proposed headphones solution, I would suggest &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sleepphones.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;SleepPhones&lt;/a&gt;. They're a comfortable headband with headphone speakers built in for the purpose of use while sleeping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use them to listen to music while falling asleep and find that, a lot of the time, I wake the next day still wearing them, and the sound from the headphones doesn't disturb my sleep-mate. This seems like it would be a convenient way to keep an alarm exclusive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They come in wired (single cloth wrapped cable) or Bluetooth wireless version. The Bluetooth is listed as having an 18-20 hour battery life which &lt;em&gt;should&lt;/em&gt; be enough to still be active for alarm time in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: I use them (the wired ones; gray if you're curious; I bought them on Amazon)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: No, I don't sell them, nor do I get any commission. They just work well for me so I thought I'd share.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2275" LastActivityDate="2015-04-15T19:11:06.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2015-04-15T23:28:06.550" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;this will sound ridiculous, but bear with me.When I have a specific time that I HAVE to wake up at (say for a flight or train), before I go to bed I will repeat to myself &quot;I need to wake up at 6:30&quot; about ten or fifteen times and it may not wake me up right at that time, but I will generally wake up within about +/- 15 minutes of the intended time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I learned to do this in high school when I did not have an alarm clock.  After doing it for a few months, I was able to wake up at 7:12 every morning without an alarm.  Downvote/flag this if you want and I'll delete it because I realize how ridiculous it sounds but it can't hurt to try, and it definitely helps me every day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastActivityDate="2015-04-15T23:28:06.550" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6600" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2015-04-16T00:16:28.450" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are &lt;a href=&quot;http://gizmodo.com/a-light-up-alarm-completely-changed-my-life-1535668863&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;light alarm clocks&lt;/a&gt;, which you could use selectively.  Essentially a light slowly turns on rather than making noise.  Selective placement of the light-alarm or standard &lt;a href=&quot;http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6f/Sleep_mask.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sleep blindfold mask&lt;/a&gt; would prevent your significant other from being awakened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In essence combine the following two:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bMyMq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;+&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FRZIf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FRZIfm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option I thought of was to use your cell phone alarm on vibrate mode and put it under your pillow; you might need to put it in the pillow case (underside of pillow) so it doesn't get lost.  Sleep well...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-16T07:36:33.570" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T07:36:33.570" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6601" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6595" CreationDate="2015-04-16T01:08:07.413" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could pin the rug through the carpet into the floor. Use nails with wide heads, or a heavy duty staple gun. A couple on each end of the rug should hold it steady. Another option, as stated in another answer would be to see the rug to the carpet. &#xA;You can also get a rubber mat to hold it still, although designed for hard floor I think it would be effective, but not as much as the previous options and also more costly than the previous suggestions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4267" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T01:08:07.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6602" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2015-04-16T06:38:16.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just keep my phone on the bed by my pillow. If you're a light sleeper you can probably turn off the phone before the sound gets really obnoxious. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4685" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T06:38:16.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6603" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-16T08:34:08.647" Score="1" ViewCount="1546" Body="&lt;p&gt;Long story short, I thought this site would boost my snap chat score.&#xA;I had to do dozens of surveys and competitions, put in my mobile number, and it didn't even boost my score.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Okay, we've established OP is an idiot. &lt;strong&gt;Can we please just drop it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The thing is, now I'm being spammed probably about 20 times a day. 20 phonecalls from 8:00am to 12:00pm, people trying to sell me stuff, give me money I've been overcharged with ect...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit: 2 of them rang me while writing this question!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even more worryingly I'm getting texts that seem to say I've been entered into some kind of draw:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Click to Win and iPhone6 Grab your chance, click now! Opt out: 123456&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know what to do. &lt;strong&gt;Is it possible for these people to charge me? All I gave them is my mobile phone number?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another text:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Are you our laser eye surgery winer. Reply YES to claim your prize! Opt out: reply stop&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wanted to reply STOP but my phone warned me that sending STOP (or any message to this number) could cost me more than what's being provided. So now I'm sitting here, not opting out, getting these texts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Questions:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What I'm really worried about is will I get a giant phone bill? I signed up to dozens of surveys and competitions, no way can I find them again, now way can I find out how to opt out of them all? Will I be charged? How do I stop this/appeal? Can I talk to my provider?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How do I block these texts and phone calls?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5074" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T09:57:10.833" Title="Gave my mobile number out online. Now I'm being spammed?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-04-16T09:57:16.240" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6604" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6606" CreationDate="2015-04-16T09:02:22.203" Score="2" ViewCount="309" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &lt;em&gt;coat&lt;/em&gt; closet (no shelves, just a rod) near the front door is already full of jackets, coats and hoodies. Visitors hardly find a free space for their jackets or coats.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't increase the size of the rod, because there are two tall cupboards next to it. The whole entrance was built with the house, thus the coat closet and the cupboards are connected with the wall and cannot be exchanged easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;How can I make storing jackets on the rod more efficient and save space?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T09:31:33.487" Title="How can I save space in my closet?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6603" CreationDate="2015-04-16T09:20:43.483" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can opt-out but it seems that it doesn't help. The companies calling you are most likely different ones each time. If it is the normal survey sites they sell your details on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would suggest downloading a blacklisting app or get a new number.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T09:20:43.483" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6606" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6604" CreationDate="2015-04-16T09:31:33.487" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soda can tabs can be used to accomplish various tasks. &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/1702/1238&quot;&gt;That&lt;/a&gt; is one of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also this problem can be solved using soda can tabs. Thread a hanger through one hole of the soda can tab. Use the second hole in the soda can tab to hang another hanger. By now you realize that Red Bull can tabs don't work well because they have their bull-logo instead of a second hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UVCoh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UVCohm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;offset-hangers&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the stability of your initial hanger you can repeat this as many times as you want&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XPcUB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XPcUBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;repeat&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method not dependent on the stability of the soda can tabs or the initial hanger uses &lt;strong&gt;a chain&lt;/strong&gt; instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XLefL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XLefLm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;offset-chain&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T09:31:33.487" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6608" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6611" CreationDate="2015-04-16T10:04:59.007" Score="6" ViewCount="184" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my room I have got a lamp and have a frustrating cable hanging against the wall. How can I hide the cable?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5077" LastActivityDate="2015-04-18T12:40:32.973" Title="How can I hide a cable from a lamp in my room" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;cables&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6611" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6608" CreationDate="2015-04-16T13:46:18.420" Score="6" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familyhandyman.com/electrical/wiring-outlets/how-to-add-outlets-easily-with-surface-wiring/view-all&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;surface wiring&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Run the wire through the ceiling and/or wall; it's not difficult, in most cases, but should be inspected by an electrician if you do it yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Conceal it with something such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/b/Building-Materials-Moulding-Millwork-Faux-Wood-Beams-Mouldings/N-5yc1vZc1mj&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;fake beams&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T13:46:18.420" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3697" CreationDate="2015-04-16T15:55:38.727" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just switch containers after opening the one the coffee came in.  Use a clean, opaque, airtight container to store the coffee instead of the one that they provide you.  Also from what I can see, the container they give you is clear which is not ideal for coffee storage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1335" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T15:55:38.727" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6613" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6614" CreationDate="2015-04-16T16:54:11.213" Score="76" ViewCount="47321" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is/are safe way(s) to deter tailgaters?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for a way to give a polite message to the driver that is tailgating that they&#xA;are following too closely and could potentially cause an accident without angering them and&#xA;possibly making the situation much more dangerous.  This could be for a passive tailgater&#xA;who doesn't even realize they are following too closely and as well for an aggressive tailgater&#xA;(to which I'm not sure of a solution).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5071" LastEditorUserId="4393" LastEditDate="2015-09-21T14:37:47.313" LastActivityDate="2019-09-03T21:38:13.837" Title="How do I stop cars from tailgating?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2015-04-16T18:08:59.747" Score="63" Body="&lt;p&gt;For someone aggressively tailgating, they generally want to pass, so you can slow down and pull to the side, or change lanes if possible, so they can pass you. You don't want to have them around you so letting them pass is your best option. Unless you did something to anger them, like cutting them off. In which case you will either have to deal with it for a short while or call the police because they will likely just tailgate you till they are satisfied. Whatever you do, do not stop or engage them, people die this way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with the other type is generally they aren't paying attention so there isn't much you can do besides my first suggestion since they won't notice anything you do because they aren't paying attention. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T18:08:59.747" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6615" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2015-04-16T18:36:16.820" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could put some sort of sign on the back of your car like a piece of poster board in the window (maybe a small piece of plywood and some screws? Although that could damage your car.) that says something about not going any faster so they can just go around. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T18:36:16.820" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6616" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2015-04-16T19:57:02.967" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;I generally do the following::&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ease off on the accelerator&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This slows us both down and reduces the potential impact of a later collision&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It also makes it easier for them to overtake and more likely that they'll do so&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tap the brakes gently occasionally in the hope that the lights cause them to slow down&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slowing down in either of these ways obviously creates some risk that they'll immediately hit me, but the relative speed would be low so it's better than a serious rear-ending later if I have to stop suddenly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1262" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T19:57:02.967" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5641" CreationDate="2015-04-16T20:17:10.927" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have in the past used a Muslin cloth with a paper cup.&#xA;First cut the bottom off the cup, then line the inside of the cup with muslin and away you go. Not by any means a perfect solution but ok in a fix&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4267" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T20:17:10.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6619" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2015-04-16T23:26:52.323" Score="32" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many are suggesting to use the brakes which seems a very risky proposition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Someone used the following technique on me when I was inadvertently tailgating a corvette that was driving irresponsibly (he was gunning it when the light changed to hurry up to that next red light.) I assumed he would speed off at any moment so was following a little too close for his comfort.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;He put on his hazard lights for a few flashes.&lt;/strong&gt; That immediately got my attention and did not use the brake at all. This is less abrasive than the windshield wiper method but probably can't be seen as a coincidence but is less likely to further anger someone I would think.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, none of these answers will likely work for the aggressive tailgater out to get you, so you should probably (try to) let them pass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5086" LastEditorUserId="5086" LastEditDate="2015-04-17T21:38:10.820" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T21:38:10.820" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6620" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2015-04-16T23:32:15.550" Score="35" Body="&lt;p&gt;Examine your environment. What's the speed limit? Are you going too slow, or is the tailgater going too fast? Is there a way they could pass you, or you could move out of the way? Give them an opening, if you can. A lot of times, these problems can be solved by focusing on the world around you, instead of just focusing on the angry person behind you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, if you're dealing with a person who's tailgating you just to be a jerk, then there is little you can do to resolve the problem. Just slow down (gently) to avoid serious damage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5087" LastActivityDate="2015-04-16T23:32:15.550" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6622" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2015-04-17T01:07:48.623" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My experience in my area is some percentage of tailgaters will correct themselves after you flash the brakes, some percentage will correct themselves if you slow down by 5 or 10 MPH, and some percentage will correct themselves after you do both, and this adds up to almost all tailgaters, although some are more stubborn than others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually flash my brakes first, as it also counts as a warning that I'm going to start slowing down. (flashing the brakes is also useful to make sure you're noticed by someone who is a ways behind you and travelling a fair bit faster than you)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Correct themselves&quot; &lt;em&gt;usually&lt;/em&gt; means that they will finally think about passing you, although occasionally it means they will back off a bit (and some will even maintain a reasonable distance for a while after you speed back up).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am the only person on the road who travels the speed limit, though; if you tend to speed, you'll probably get different results than I do. (also, different areas probably have different driving habits)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will also advise giving yourself a lot of extra room between yourself and the car ahead of you, so as to reduce the likelihood you'll have to slow down rapidly and consequently exacerbate the danger of being tailgated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1526" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T01:07:48.623" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6623" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2015-04-17T01:41:58.370" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A technique I've found useful on occasion is to briefly turn on the headlights. This causes the brake lights to illuminate as if you're braking, but without reducing your speed at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The illuminated brake lights are generally enough to get the tailgater to back off (as they think you're slowing down), but since you don't actually lose any speed there's no risk of closing the gap and causing a tail-end collision.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a similar approach as the left-foot braking advocated in &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/6618/5090&quot;&gt;Lefty's answer&lt;/a&gt;, but much easier to accomplish safely (especially if you're not practiced at left-foot braking).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are, however, a few downsides to the technique:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some vehicles have automated headlights, which makes the technique difficult or impossible to apply (&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6613/how-do-i-stop-cars-from-tailgating/6623#comment9435_6623&quot;&gt;@holroy&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The flashing headlights may confuse traffic ahead of the vehicle, as they think you're trying to communicate to them. (&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6613/how-do-i-stop-cars-from-tailgating/6623#comment9492_6623&quot;&gt;@David Richerby&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's not going to work at night, since (hopefully) your headlights are already turned on.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a result, this won't be useful under all circumstances. However, it should still be useful to some drivers, under some circumstances.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5090" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-19T22:50:25.213" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6624" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2015-04-17T02:19:29.963" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a friend tell me his &quot;trick&quot; today for deterring tailgating and I actually gave it a shot on my commute home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, if a car is following you too closely, you can pretend to adjust your rear view mirror repeatedly. I just lifted my arm up and slowly wiggled the thing while driving, with my eyes forward the whole time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The car that was tailgating me let off the accelerator for a couple minutes before resuming with the tailgating. I did it again, and sure it enough he let up some space again!  Not sure why, maybe the person behind gets &quot;spooked&quot; that the person in front is watching them  (meanwhile they can't actually see the driver)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5071" LastEditorUserId="5071" LastEditDate="2016-03-28T16:52:06.243" LastActivityDate="2016-03-28T16:52:06.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6625" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5758" CreationDate="2015-04-17T07:55:04.550" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had this problem as well. My solution: pour hot water in the glass add the tea bag add some sugar and mix it along with the tea bag in the cup, it won't rise then :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5095" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T07:55:04.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6627" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1617" CreationDate="2015-04-17T11:32:39.040" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of walking about with a bin bag, take the indoor bin with you when you need to empty it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, once outside, transfer the bag from the indoor to the outdoor bin in one smooth steady motion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By limiting the amount of time the bin bag is jostling about, you should reduce the amount of sloshing of the liquid within it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another advantage is that you're now outside to tip away any bin juice that may be in the bottom of the bin too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5099" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:32:39.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6628" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="123" CreationDate="2015-04-17T11:38:51.493" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could avoid the need to constantly rezip jeans by sidestepping the problem entirely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I only wear &lt;strong&gt;button/rivet fly jeans&lt;/strong&gt; for this exact reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All major manufacturers of jeans provide designs without zips, if you find unzipping is a constant worry, they're a very simple solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5099" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:38:51.493" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6506" CreationDate="2015-04-17T11:56:21.660" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lay a teaspoon on the hole, face-down, keeping the tip of the head against the edge of the tab/hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply pressure to the middle of the head of the spoon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will push the tab into the hole, in much the same fashion as the actual ring pull would.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take care to only press on the middle of the head of the spoon - stay away from the edges, otherwise your finger may slip into the hole when the tab gives way (which nobody wants).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5099" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T11:56:21.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6173" CreationDate="2015-04-17T12:57:59.500" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remember the floppy discs? We dug one out from our storage, opened it up and looked through the film sheet. &lt;p&gt;&#xA;Alternatively, a friend of mine took a lighter and a glass cup mat. He placed the glass mat above the lighter to get some soot onto it and watched it through the mat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5103" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T12:57:59.500" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6631" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3624" CreationDate="2015-04-17T13:31:29.650" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use jojoba oil on mine. The fancy beard oils are usually a jojoba oil base with nice scents added for effect. After I wash the beard I pat it dry, brush out the remaining droplets, oil it liberally with my fingers, then comb it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5105" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T13:31:29.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6632" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3628" CreationDate="2015-04-17T14:23:47.253" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The beard neck line can be difficult to keep symmetrical.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One technique I use is to get a piece of string a couple of feet long, place it above my Adam's apple, loop it over my ears and pull tight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voila! The string follows the contour of your jawline, giving you a very clear line to follow with the shaver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5099" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T14:23:47.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="325" CreationDate="2015-04-17T14:38:15.447" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had great success using Febreeze to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke. Especially in things like a couch or carpet. Works good for the car as well.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, after I quit smoking I never let my smoking friend smoke in my car or home. They respected that and I never had to worry about it. Maybe you can ask you friends to not smoke in your place or car? It's not really fair of them to stink up your space if you think about it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5068" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T14:38:15.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5758" CreationDate="2015-04-17T14:57:00.110" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a silicone spoon. Silicone has great heat-resistant qualities so it can withstand being in the microwave without melting and it keeps the teabag submerged just like you asked! Another plus is that they are pretty cheap to buy online. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wxf1C.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wxf1Cm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5068" LastEditorUserId="5068" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T14:44:59.923" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T14:44:59.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6639" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2423" CreationDate="2015-04-17T15:39:08.363" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've done the air pressure into the sides of the bucket and it has worked - started with a needle valve for inflating sports ball, which loosened it just enough to stick a little bit larger tapered valve for inflating vinyl rafts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the prescriptive side to avoid getting them stuck, I wrap the buckets with two layers of 2&quot; wide duct tape just below the bottom anti-distortion ring and embed three equally spaced pieces of rigid wire between the duct tape wraps.  I like to use #12 insulated electrical wire and I cut them at about 1-3/4&quot; so they don't extend beyond the tape.  Takes just 1-2 minutes per bucket to do, but keeps the them from fully nesting and maintains an air gap to avoid the vacuum seal.  You can push them in slightly to nest them for carrying.  You gain about 1&quot; height per bucket when nested.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5112" LastActivityDate="2015-04-17T15:39:08.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6640" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2015-04-18T03:39:26.757" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't want to brake when you're being tailgated — but you do want to activate your brakelights.  That's why a friend installed a mechanism &lt;em&gt;to activate brake lights without actually braking&lt;/em&gt;.  He said that he wasn't sure if it was quite legal — but that it certainly was effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, if someone is actively assaulting you, the correct response is to phone emergency services (112, 911, etc., depending on location).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="44" LastActivityDate="2015-04-18T03:39:26.757" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6380" CreationDate="2015-04-18T16:44:32.473" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a piece of poster board that I cover my sink with.  I have folded the board to rest easy on the faucet, as well as stop any hair from sliding off the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The hair is still dry, so it slides right into the trash when I'm done ( or I put it outside for birdies to make nests out of ).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are always a few hairs that manage to get on the sink, but I wash them down, as I feel it is less hair than one who shaves everyday would wash down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GPfRb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GPfRbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;poster board folded on sink&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been using the same piece of poster board for about ten years now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-07-16T10:06:23.160" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T10:06:23.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6646" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="454" CreationDate="2015-04-18T16:44:34.850" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can't stop the flow. Every second you spend fiddling with the pipe is a second the main valve is still open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ok, I kinda exaggerated, but in situations like that it's either obvious what you can do (eg divert the flow to the nearby bathtub) or there is no other way than running for the valve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4656" LastActivityDate="2015-04-18T16:44:34.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6647" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-18T21:25:30.270" Score="6" ViewCount="1007" Body="&lt;p&gt;During winter and spring, lot's of grit and dirt gets tracked into the house on boots/shoes.  People remove their footwear when entering, but the dirt still gets tracked in on socks over the course of a week or two.  How can I minimize the amount of dirt that gets tracked around the house once people get inside?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm particularly interested in special floor mats or similar solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-04-19T16:18:48.150" Title="How do I minimize dirt tracked around the house?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6648" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-18T21:37:09.890" Score="11" ViewCount="2163" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stainless steel appliances look nice and modern, but they are a pain to keep clean.  So far I've tried soap and water, diluted vinegar, and a damp cloth.  None of these really seem to leave it spotless.  What are some easy ways to remove fingerprints, water stains, and marks from stainless steel appliances?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="2431" LastEditDate="2016-03-07T14:30:39.033" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T14:30:39.033" Title="What is an effective way to clean stainless steel appliances without commercial products?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-03-07T00:15:19.523" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6648" CreationDate="2015-04-19T03:40:32.330" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Oxalic acid, or cleaners with oxalic acid, such as &lt;em&gt;Barkeepers Friend&lt;/em&gt;, are effective at removing stains from stainless steel. If the surface is &lt;em&gt;lacquered&lt;/em&gt; brushed steel or brushed aluminum, though, they could damage the finish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cleaners themselves, though, may leave a bit of powdery abrasive residue that has to be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-04-19T03:40:32.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6647" CreationDate="2015-04-19T13:40:13.787" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You said people entering your house remove their footwear, but still carry dirt on their socks - you may try giving them a pair of shoes to use in-house only. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way even if they have dirt on socks, it will remain captured inside the shoe. Once the person stops using them, you can wash them in the washing machine. Look for shoes made of cloth or some other washable material (I've seen &lt;a href=&quot;http://coko.si/_img_load.php?id=1091&amp;amp;field=thumbL&amp;amp;table=slike&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this kind&lt;/a&gt; is often used around Europe - also have them at home and you can easily wash them and they are really cheap to buy).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take note, some people consider that the practice of giving your guests shoes is rude.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5153" LastEditorUserId="5153" LastEditDate="2015-04-19T13:47:10.703" LastActivityDate="2015-04-19T13:47:10.703" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6648" CreationDate="2015-04-19T13:51:58.843" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;We find the white melamine sponges (sold as Magic Eraser, but there are generic types widely available) can work really well, &lt;strong&gt;but&lt;/strong&gt; they warn against using it on the front of stainless-steel appliances without trying it in an inconspicuous area first. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wipe in the direction of the brush finish, not in swirly motions. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastEditorUserId="1725" LastEditDate="2015-04-29T16:47:14.680" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T16:47:14.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6654" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6647" CreationDate="2015-04-19T16:18:48.150" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;At that time of year, focus on the cleaning the &quot;front hall&quot; or &quot;mudroom&quot; - the place where people come in and remove their shoes - much more often than the rest of the house. Dirt from the shoes of one person can easily get onto the sock (or bare foot) of that same person, or someone else who comes through the hall later. This is especially likely if people go in and out of that hall area all the time, not just on their way in and out of the home. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few moments spent sweeping or vacuuming the front hall every day during the muddy (or dusty, or grass-clippingsy) season may enable you to vacuum the entire rest of the house far less often. Consider keeping the broom or vacuum in that area so it's easy for anyone to do a quick cleanup. Also consider ways to reduce the requirement for people to go in and out of that area - for example we keep the reusable produce bags in the front hall closet, and when we use the last of a vegetable we put the bag away there, meaning we have to go through the potentially dirty area to do so. If you have a similar setup, see if you can move something that is stored in the dirty area to a cleaner area, at least during the dirty season.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As well, set things up so that people do not have to come in far to get their shoes on or off. Without a bench by the front door, people may walk to the stairs to sit and take their shoes off. This creates a larger dirty area. Also, provide a &quot;boot tray&quot; for people to put their dirty shoes on. Whatever dirt falls off the shoes may be confined there and in any event, people are less likely to walk across a boot tray than across empty floor. An area rug by the door can keep the dirt localized. I even know people who have sort of straw mat things that the dirt is supposed to fall through. This involves lifting them up and sweeping under them which frankly seems like too much work to me, but I include it for completeness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2015-04-19T16:18:48.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6655" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="454" CreationDate="2015-04-19T17:46:28.747" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than fix the problem why not prevent it? Close the main valve while working on such a critical pipe. You wouldn't want to get the water to come into contact with electrical sockets and the like, would you?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nobody in your house should miss the water for those 15 minutes you're working on the pipes. If it's extensive maintenance then you and your family can easily survive a few hours with just a few buckets and/or jerry cans of water and a bit of planning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2782" LastActivityDate="2015-04-19T17:46:28.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6659" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="454" CreationDate="2015-04-19T22:19:42.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You say &quot;pump&quot; so I'm going to assume you've got a well with a submersible pump (or one of the old above ground pumps, but they're rare these days), rather than city water. If you have city water, find the main shutoff valve (usually near the water meter in the basement, I think). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find the circuit breaker on your power panel that controls the pump and turn it off before working on the water. Ideally, there will be markings on each of the breakers describing (cryptically) what they control. After you're finished, have a helper turn it on and stay by the switch while you inspect for leaks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If, for some reason, you really don't want to turn it off while you're working on it, at least locate it so you can run and turn it off before it causes expensive flood damage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have city water, find the main shutoff valve (usually near the water meter in the basement, I think), and turn it off and on as with the circuit breaker. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastActivityDate="2015-04-19T22:19:42.517" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2015-04-20T07:31:36.867" Score="5" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;How do I stop cars from tailgating?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a method which works well and/but which I use only in circumstances where it seems likely to reduce and not increase the all round risk. I've used it more on large trucks than cars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why do it:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it makes good sense to let the tailgater go I would generally do so.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This may not be the case in some traffic situations where the tailgater is dangerously close if a stop is required and allowing overtaking is not a good immediate option. Reasons for this can arise for a range of reasosns but two typical situations are if allowing overtaking may &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;increase the danger as they overtake (some mix of: tight winding road, low visibility, wet, no overtaking lines, ...) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;create a situation where my overall 'quality of travel' would be severely degraded with no or vastly less gain (eg stock transporter streaming effluent in a high traffic country road situation - if he overtakes me he is then trapped in front of me and I get splattered with cattle excrement for many miles - dangerous as well as unpleasant.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Warning:&lt;/strong&gt; Bear in mind in the following situations that a large laden truck may weigh 40 tons and probably mote than 20, and has a stopping distance better than ocean liners and freight trains but much much much worse than for cars. The action should be taken to try to reduce the chance of deathy not to increase it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ease &lt;strong&gt;very gently&lt;/strong&gt; back on throttle to close gap between you and tailgater and, &quot;until you are &lt;strong&gt;certain&lt;/strong&gt; that you have their attention&quot;. ie there WILL come a point where they must be aware that the gap is closing towards zero. You are hardly if at all in any more danger at this point as an accident was almost certain in the prior case in the event of a sudden stop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then &lt;strong&gt;continue&lt;/strong&gt; to slowly lower your roadspeed and open the gap between you and the vehicle &lt;strong&gt;ahead&lt;/strong&gt; of you. The vehicle behind you has no realistic option but to maintain minimum gp and lower speed. An utter idiot / drunk / man on a mission may make vehicle to vehicle contact, but this is extremely unlikely, and you might as well find out about him now with some degree of control, than later by mistake.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When an &quot;adequate&quot; gap has opened up in front of you accelerate &quot;very crisply&quot; and then brake very visibly (good long burst of brakelights) to arrive at and maintain a safe following distance behind the car in front of you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tailgater is now well clear of you, you are at safe speed and distance from the car in front and the tail gater is travelling below queue speed. They can choose to adapt, to now maintain a safe distance, or may &quot;as sometimes happens&quot; accelerate aggressively and get back 'on your tail'. You can repeat the procedure above multiple times and they cannot prevent you doing so BUT odds are that 2 or 3 times max is the most that is useful. It it has not worked after a few applications a modified version will work, one way or another.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Plan B&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drop back as before and stay back. If possible and useful make it possible for them to overtake safely. If they do not overtake and do not increase the following gap you can maintain a following distance that is enough for both of you in an emergency.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Occasions where I would try not to allow them to overtake might be the &quot;stock truck&quot; situation where they cannot go anywhere once they have passed and will then be splattering excrement all over your car indefinitely. In such cases you can generally control the speed and location of the following vehicle. If they are so aggressive as to continue to threaten your life repeatedly then a record of their number plate and a subsequent telephone call may help prevent others being similarly threatened.  Large heavily laden trucks generally cannot realistically overtake in such situations if not 'allowed to'.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Again - the aim is to improve safety and reduce risk overall. If you can realistically let them go then doing so will often be the best choice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4109" LastEditorUserId="4109" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T07:43:00.577" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T07:43:00.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6663" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2329" CreationDate="2015-04-20T11:59:17.923" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try holding a vibrating object such as an electric shaver (or perhaps even toothbrush) to the outer glass while pulling gently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5170" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T11:59:17.923" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6664" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-20T12:30:08.960" Score="2" ViewCount="800" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 15 year old car, with black spots on the paintwork, in various places, in a spray pattern. I'd assume that these are tar spots, but I've tried various tar spot removal creams, and nothing seems to work. What else might they be, and how could I remove them (without ruining the paintwork)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5170" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T12:30:08.960" Title="How can I remove black spots from the paintwork of my car?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-04-20T13:56:29.093" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2136" CreationDate="2015-04-20T13:37:14.127" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are these things: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EGSTp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EGSTpm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Schuhspreizer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have no clue how they are called in english, but they are called &quot;Schuhspreizer&quot; in German (could translate into &quot;shoe widener&quot;). You put them into your shoes and they will widen them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5176" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T13:57:57.447" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T13:57:57.447" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6666" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2015-04-20T15:34:19.457" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It might work setting a phone alarm to only vibrate and place in under the pillow, or maybe inside the backside of the pillow. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IMPORTANT&lt;/strong&gt; Please keep in mind that your phone creates an electromagnetic field so having it close to your head while sleeping might be unhealthy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5180" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-20T16:16:11.323" LastActivityDate="2015-04-20T16:16:11.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6668" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-20T21:35:58.687" Score="2" ViewCount="1395" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is one of the most annoying mistakes that I make on a regular basis, but I have yet to find a way to effectively deal with it.  I currently put neosporin on it, and then I wrap it very tightly with a band-aid.  This is not very effective, and it actually doesn't really do much at all for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have a more suitable method for dealing with this?   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The obvious answer is to not do it in the first place, but...it happens. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5010" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T00:26:35.540" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T00:26:35.540" Title="What is the best method to treat cutting your nails too short?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-04-21T16:19:53.027" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6671" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6" CreationDate="2015-04-21T01:03:51.680" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my experience, magic erasers work wonders for this sort of stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slightly dampen a small part of a magic eraser&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Not too much as keyboards are electronic as you stated and water + electronics = bad day. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Go across your keyboard, gently rubbing it, making sure you get everywhere you want to&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wipe off the keyboard with a paper towel to get any remaining moisture and grease off.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5198" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T01:03:51.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5992" CreationDate="2015-04-21T14:35:06.987" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another cool way to know is adding a colored tape stripe to the top center part of the steering wheel like used in most race cars. It will give you the ability to know if your steering wheel is straight without looking down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for knowing if the wheels are straight outside, the rule of thumb is, a steering wheel can do two full 360-degree turns before full lock. If you lock the wheel in one direction, just count two turns back to center and the wheels outside should be straight as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CV2wB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CV2wBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4997" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T16:07:17.997" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T16:07:17.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6673" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2316" CreationDate="2015-04-21T15:48:38.737" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The Scotch mounting squares is a good suggestion but it's a high cost per photo. I use painting tape for delicate surfaces. Both &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000BPPIL0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Scotch&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://frogtape.com/products/frogtape-delicate-surface&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Frog&lt;/a&gt; make a version and they've both proven to be pretty reliable. I still have a single coat of builder's beige in my house and we've used the tape to hang things for a while so we can plan it all out. It's always removed easily with no damage. Even masking tape wasn't working that well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yeTaf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yeTafm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Scotch&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VlXan.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VlXanm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Frog&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-21T16:11:27.027" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T16:11:27.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6501" CreationDate="2015-04-21T16:32:32.087" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe the question is not &quot;how to shave without a mirror&quot; but rather &quot;how to shave without any reflecting surface or someone else helping you&quot;. If that's the case, you have to rely on sensory input other than visual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You've already said you use your palm to make sure the beard is even. I can't tell if that means you hold your hand against your neck and shave along the edge or if you shave and then touch it to check and touch-up until it's even. However, either idea &lt;em&gt;should&lt;/em&gt; work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For me, I partially rely on muscle memory to get it as close as possible the first time. I will also close my eyes and focus on where the blade is on my face. For sideburns, I use an electric razor so I just attach a guide to get the length I want and, again, try to sense where the blade is to get both sides even.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By definition, it's impossible to tell if it &lt;em&gt;looks&lt;/em&gt; right without a way to visually confirm. You should be able to get pretty close by carefully shaving and checking by touch after the fact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastActivityDate="2015-04-21T16:32:32.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6050" CreationDate="2015-04-22T04:46:57.963" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To dim LED lamps which are inside electrical devices such as a surface mount or discrete component on a motherboard, use PTFE (teflon) plumbing thread sealer. PTFE is an extremely good insulator and is resistant to fire and in the suggested tape form of extremely low density, cheap and very easy to obtain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PTFE is a great insulator and is opaque, it is very thin, for example in my region 0.075mm ( 0.00295276 inches) is the common thickness for water pipe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can obtain different thickness/density variations of the tape, which will be more effective in completely blocking the light without applying may turns of the tape. Though being extremely thin, it is very easy to use a lot and it take little space up.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To use, simply try keep it flat and wrap it around the LED and keep some tension on the tape flat and stick it back to itself after a few turns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The advantage of using this is the lack of adhesive and electrical insulation properties. So you can use it to safely cover directly items attached to PCBs and over light channels without little worry it becomes displaced causing a short.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See picture below for what it looks like and how it is used in its sealant role.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/PTFE_tape01.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CQk39m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;PTFE Pipe Seal Tape&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4052" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-22T08:43:09.557" LastActivityDate="2015-04-22T08:43:09.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6355" CreationDate="2015-04-22T06:53:09.857" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a high speed Dremel like tool, these with an abrasive attachment are very effective at physically grinding off the hard skin.  Of course you need to avoid pressing it too hard onto your skin as it will generate heat from the friction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may apply something like KY jelly or moisturiser to your skin it will soften it and provide some protection against heat.  Otherwise a wet towel or a spray bottle can be used to douse any heat sensations instantly. On that front the heat is only very localized and dissipates very quickly and does not result in any burns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know it sounds odd to use a 30,000 RPM tool to remove hard skin but myself and friends find it effective. Which tool to use is up to you really,obviously avoid anything like a cutting disk attachment, anything for grinding is most likely ok. Just be sure you aren't going to cut yourself with the tool head if you screw up, so sanding barrels are always safe on that front. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also finer grits aren't always better depending again on heat being generated. You wan't to get it over and done with quickly but you don't want to hurt yourself just learn what is an acceptable tool and method that avoids heat.  Example don't press down over a single location keep moving, and the heat generated will be spread around&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4052" LastActivityDate="2015-04-22T06:53:09.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6677" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6501" CreationDate="2015-04-22T09:49:49.593" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have a rigid shaving routine and use your fingers to feel for missed hairs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When trying to solve a task without visual aid, I often find it useful to investigate which routines blind people have come up with. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MMlCAQnH2w&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this instructional video&lt;/a&gt; of a blind man showing how he shaves and I guess it's about as good as you can get with practice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5226" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-04-22T10:49:02.190" LastActivityDate="2015-04-22T10:49:02.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5758" CreationDate="2015-04-22T10:17:36.540" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a metal spoon to keep it down. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Contrary to popular belief, metal in a microwave isn't 100% a no go. It is just easier to present it that way to avoid confusion as few people know the workings of a microwave and the consequences thereof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While it generally is discouraged to leave metal objects in the microwave, the problem isn't the metal itself. Rather that metal will reflect microwaves and not absorb them to increase temperature. You already have metal walls in your oven for this reason. They help reflect the microwaves so eventually they will hit the food or liquid and me absorbed. If you have a mass of something containing water (i.e. pretty much anything organic) a little extra metal should not cause any problems. Especially if it is partially or fully submerged in the liquid.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/metal-in-microwave-why-not.95607/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;another source of this&lt;/a&gt; by Google. I don't know the credentials of this site, so take it with a grain of salt. It does however look like he knows what he is talking about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: Please don't do this haphazardly and carelessly. Find another source than me saying this and read a little on why this works. A microwave oven is a powerful tool capable of concentrating about a kilowatt of energy in a small area. Treat it with respect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5226" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-22T11:07:46.287" LastActivityDate="2015-04-22T11:07:46.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6679" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-22T21:33:40.667" Score="9" ViewCount="1098" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes carry a lot of small coins in my pocket. But I hate the looks I'm given when I throw them all on the counter at a shop and start sorting. I've tried dividing between two pockets: putting quarters and pennies in one and nickels and dimes in the other. This works okay, but still takes too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I better keep change sorted once in my pocket?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T14:32:19.813" Title="How to keep change sorted in my pocket?" Tags="&lt;cash&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6680" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6679" CreationDate="2015-04-22T23:59:09.173" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a geeky look, try a coin holder, such as the Custom Accessories 91116 model I saw on Ace Hardware and Amazon sites, about US$4.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trouble with coins in pockets is that they can wind up in the wash or dryer, damaging the machines and tearing holes in the pocket (I've shorted out more than one dryer heating element).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, leave the coins as part of a tip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-04-22T23:59:09.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6681" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6679" CreationDate="2015-04-23T02:12:50.537" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a problem for which I have found no good answers. Without buying extra products here is what you can do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take small bags(plastic bags called Sandwich bags are quite good) and sort the coins by type into the bags. Now tie the bags tightly and put them into a coin purse. You can even put stickers on the bags indicating the amount in the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Store coins in the individual coin slots if you have such a wallet. Like below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XTJSM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XTJSMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Skibm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Skibmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;For the above style you may have to do the following:  You may have to wrap the wallet in a bag or cloth to stop the coins from falling out the top. This is only if you are very active and move a lot.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could make shapes or objects from them and store them that way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fsltI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fsltIm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The link is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.johnperkins.com/Documents/Coinstruction.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to Coinstruction. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-23T06:36:13.170" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T06:36:13.170" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6682" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6683" CreationDate="2015-04-23T05:50:56.180" Score="10" ViewCount="1990" Body="&lt;p&gt;My car is getting rather old and it's headlights are foggy and dirty. How can I possibly clean them to be as close to new as possible?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uNq46.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Car headlights&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The image above is what I'm chasing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: I know of the toothpaste method and I'll be attempting that today, but are there any other methods people know of to achieve a clean headlight?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T09:03:35.177" Title="How can I clean my car headlights?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6682" CreationDate="2015-04-23T07:03:41.607" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest and most hacky way is using &lt;strong&gt;toothpaste&lt;/strong&gt;. Yes, you've read right. The thing that makes your teeth shiny can also make your headlights clean and shiny again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some may recommend using bug spray. But &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYmbBZntuY8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt; just taught me, that it can actually damage your headlights, paint and trim - so better stick with the good ol' toothpaste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hvjwd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;What you'll need:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;regular toothpaste&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;old towels or rags&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;water for rinsing&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Steps:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's as easy as you think&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;squeeze out a bit of toothpaste on the towel/rag&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7FA9F.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7FA9Fm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;scrub the headlight&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JP0pN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JP0pNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;(optional)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/sub&gt; be astonished of the dirt that has came off&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q8khv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q8khvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;rinse headlights with water&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-your-headlights-with-toothpaste/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image and instructions source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T07:03:41.607" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6684" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-23T08:45:41.790" Score="6" ViewCount="357" Body="&lt;p&gt;Having had orthodontic treatment, I now have both Essix retainers and the fixed wire retainers. Try as I might, I'm finding it hard to keep my teeth clean, particularly the backs of the six front teeth (I guess I got used to 30 years of having the teeth in the same place and am having problems adjusting), and the wire retainer requires special care. Are there any hacks that apply to cleaning the backs of these teeth, especially the very narrow area between the wire and the gums?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5239" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-23T10:08:50.010" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T20:15:32.213" Title="Cleaning around a fixed wire retainer" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6685" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-23T09:22:45.477" Score="6" ViewCount="266" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ninjakitchen.com/products/0/all/6/ninja-master-prep&quot;&gt;Ninja Master Prep blender&lt;/a&gt; to mix protein powder or Soylent with water. Is there a way to clean it very quickly? The blades are super sharp and I'd rather avoid having to scrub bits of powder that get stuck on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally, is there something edible to throw in the mix, that would prevent powders from adhering to the blades or the blender in the first place? Some sort of oil perhaps?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I use the blender several times a day, I'd rather not run a dishwasher cycle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2201" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-23T10:07:47.737" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T10:17:57.780" Title="Clean blender as fast as possible, or prevent it from accumulating protein powder residue" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6685" CreationDate="2015-04-23T10:17:57.780" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to clean a blender is to use the blender to clean itself. As you said a dishwasher cycle is pretty time consuming and not optimal if you use the blender several times a day. So turning the blender into a &lt;em&gt;&quot;dishwasher&quot;&lt;/em&gt; is the solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I couldn't think of anything, that would prevent powders from adhering to the blender. But here is the solution if they already are sticking there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;What you'll need:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;some hot water (tap water is fine)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dishwashing liquid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;(optional)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/sub&gt; half a lemon (white vinegar is an alternative)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Steps to take:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill the blender halfway with hot water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add one or two drops of dishwashing liquid. If you have half a lemon this is the moment to add it. You can chop it coarsely.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn on the blender and let it run &lt;em&gt;on Low&lt;/em&gt; for about 30 seconds up to a minute (depending on the power and dirtiness of your blender).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour out the soapy water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse out the blender thoroughly with more hot water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finished!&lt;/strong&gt; Place upside down to air dry or use it right away&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;More info (on why a lemon (or vinegar) helps) can be found below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Sources:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Blender&quot;&gt;wikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-a-blender-in-30-seconds-without-taking-it-apart-first-cleaning-lessons-from-the-kitchn-200776&quot;&gt;the kitchn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thekitchn.com/clean-your-blender-tips-from-the-kitchn-199583&quot;&gt;the kitchn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/info/cleaning_your_blender&quot;&gt;The Blender Girl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-your-dirty-blender-clean-itself-0154425/&quot;&gt;WonderHowTo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T10:17:57.780" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6688" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-23T13:28:49.730" Score="3" ViewCount="750" Body="&lt;p&gt;During my examination time, the answer papers are supposed to flappy due to ceiling fan. I have things to put weight on such as watch, kerchief, extra pens, eraser etc., But is there any other way to stop papers being flappy under a fan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't suggest me things like, to switch off fan, use paper weight etc., &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T14:34:20.623" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T05:47:50.320" Title="How to avoid answer papers being flappy under a fan?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;fan&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6689" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6684" CreationDate="2015-04-23T14:48:52.160" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if it would fit, but you could get a bottle nipple cleaner from Wal-mart or Target or wherever you prefer.  It looks like a twisted wire with bristles coming off of it and is found in the baby section.  It is small enough to clean inside the nipples of a baby bottle so, if it is small enough, it might fit between the retainer and your teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T14:48:52.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6690" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6688" CreationDate="2015-04-23T15:29:43.537" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;We can control the flying(flapping)   papers by inserting a pen cap like a paperclip on a couple of papers together. This will probably makes papers difficult to flap. Hope we have some additional pens to use for. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T15:29:43.537" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6008" CreationDate="2015-04-23T16:03:37.387" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use your over-the-ear boom headset only on a well air conditioned room. For rest of the environment a in-the-ear headset is recommended.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T16:03:37.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6692" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6679" CreationDate="2015-04-23T18:34:35.367" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may use the following methods :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Coloured aluminium foils&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to carry few coins, you can use different colour aluminium foils for different coins. Wrap your coins in the aluminium coils depending upon their value. You can choose your favorite colour and wrap coins which you use mostly in this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xe1Kv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Polybag method&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use different colour small poly bags, which are easier to carry and you can large quantity of coins as compared to the first method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aMwTS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Different colours will help you to differentiate between coins of different values.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4472" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T18:34:35.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6693" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6679" CreationDate="2015-04-23T19:17:03.700" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You do have 4 pockets, and there are 4 common American coins: pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. You could designate one pocket for each type of coin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, you could make it a point of ONLY keeping one denomination of coin: only pennies, or only nickels, or only dimes, or only quarters. The others you could leave at the cash register or nearby.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, you could make it a point of only keeping coins that are easy to tell apart by &quot;feel&quot; in your pocket. Quarters and nickels are easy to mix up, but quarters and dimes are significantly different. You could keep all your quarters and dimes, and leave the nickels and pennies at the cash register or the tip jar. Then when pulling coins out of your pocket, you could play &quot;pocket pool&quot; for a couple seconds to select just the quarters or dimes that you need, and then pull those out of your pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T19:17:03.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6684" CreationDate="2015-04-23T19:20:54.867" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a dental irrigator twice a day after brushing &amp;amp; flossing. It gets into spots that are hard or impossible to reach with a toothbrush or floss, including any pockets around the base of the tooth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F40xb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F40xbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-23T20:15:32.213" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T20:15:32.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6695" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1529" CreationDate="2015-04-23T19:22:06.307" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Carry a spray bottle of water.  When you first get in, spray it on dash, seats, steering wheel, &amp;amp; other too-hot-to-touch parts.  Then when you get hot while driving, spray it on yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T19:22:06.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6696" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6688" CreationDate="2015-04-23T19:28:59.813" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there are multiple answer pages, you can clip them together with paper clips, binder clips, or bulldog clips. Being bound to each other, that will limit how much they can flap around in the breeze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ihi7x.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yx0ro.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wPGNX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-04-23T19:28:59.813" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6682" CreationDate="2015-04-24T06:12:06.123" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Method 1&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thegreenists.com/give-it-a-try/how-to-clean-your-car-headlights-the-natural-way/8697&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Use Baking Soda and soap&lt;/a&gt;. The method involves taking soap and mixing it with baking soda until you have a scouring powder like solution and then buffing the headlights with that. Rinse the cloth you use, between buffs and rinse clean with fresh water. The link says use Castile Soap and a mild soap is best. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things you need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Baking Soda&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soap(Dish soap or Castile is fine)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rag&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bucket(for water)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Method 2&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Headlights#Sanding_the_Headlights_sub&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Use wet and dry sandpaper.&lt;/a&gt; This is a somewhat permanent method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things you need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wet and Dry sandpaper. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spray bottle with water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry rags.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Adhesive covering for the headlights.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A buffering product for the headlights.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not going to explain this method in detail, but in short you buff the headlight clean with the wet and dry sandpaper dampened with the spray bottle water. Then you buff the headlights with the buffering product and apply the adhesive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T07:30:22.727" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T07:30:22.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6682" CreationDate="2015-04-24T09:03:35.177" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The answers above are good, but &lt;strong&gt;whatever you do, you need to add a UV coating once you're done&lt;/strong&gt;. If you don't, you'll be right back where you started fairly quickly. The fogging is due to the breakdown of the original UV coating and consequent fading. I'm not sure what it costs, but I know I'll be buying it when I need to do mine.&#xA;As for getting rid of the fading in the first place, toothpaste is good, and professional systems will do a better job. Depends on whether you want to apply the 80/20 principle to this and do it on the cheap, or if you want a real showroom finish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5239" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T09:03:35.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6699" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-24T13:49:27.490" Score="1" ViewCount="86" Body="&lt;p&gt;I made 1000 outbound calls through a cisco ip phone last week, and a lot of them were just me leaving someone a voice mail. I was hoping some one knew of a hack to cut my number of voice mails in half by essentially leaving a prerecorded message instead of having to speak through the receiver every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5252" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T13:49:27.490" Title="Cisco ip phone - leaving prerecorded voicemails for outbound sales campaign" Tags="&lt;sales&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-04-24T13:54:06.627" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6700" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-04-24T14:35:33.050" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Questions about cleaning, improvising or controlling the effects of a fan.  Electric, mechanical and hand-held.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:45:00.993" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:45:00.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6701" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-04-24T14:35:33.050" Score="0" Body="Questions about cleaning, improvising or controlling the effects of a fan.  Electric, mechanical and hand-held." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:45:00.993" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:45:00.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6702" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6703" CreationDate="2015-04-24T14:58:16.843" Score="11" ViewCount="2302" Body="&lt;p&gt;Say I'm changing a flat tire on the side of the road and I lose the lugnuts to a wild bear. (Okay, it doesn't have to be a bear. Just say they fall into the storm sewer.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Short 4 lugnuts, how do I get home?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T21:57:45.670" Title="How to get home after losing lugnuts?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6702" CreationDate="2015-04-24T15:31:11.217" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;You definitely don't want to hack a &lt;em&gt;replacement&lt;/em&gt; for lugnuts, since it's a major safety issue. What you really need is more lugnuts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Luckily, you have some! Take some off the other wheels, and evenly distribute them between all four wheels. Since &lt;em&gt;most&lt;/em&gt; consumer vehicles have 4-6 nuts on each (heavier vehicles tend to have more), you should be missing two at most from any wheel. Any you're missing two from, make sure the missing nuts aren't adjacent around the wheel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should be fine as long as you aren't at maximum capacity for your vehicle (weight, not number of passengers). I wouldn't do this while towing or hauling anything, for example, and I'd probably try to stay below highway speed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To be honest, unless you have another vehicle at home, I'd recommend first driving to the store to get some more lugnuts. Either way, take it nice and easy, and get some more nuts to replace them as soon as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; If you have a very old vehicle (40+ years or so), the lugnuts on the left side wheels may be threaded differently from the ones on the right. If that's the case, you might just want to call someone for a ride, since you'd only have half the normal number of nuts on each wheel on the affected side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; You should probably also do something about the bear before removing the other lugnuts. You don't want to lose them, too. And pick up some bear mace or something after you get it fixed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="89" LastEditorUserId="89" LastEditDate="2015-04-24T21:57:45.670" LastActivityDate="2015-04-24T21:57:45.670" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6705" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3898" CreationDate="2015-04-25T11:43:38.583" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;At the moment that it starts to boil over, lift it from the heat. This will usually stop the boilover. If possible, turn the heat down before you set it back on the heat again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If simply lifting it doesn't work, try &lt;strong&gt;blowing on it as you would blow on a hot cup of coffee&lt;/strong&gt;. This stops the boilover (and will keep it stopped as long as you blow) giving you time to move the pot, turn the heat down, or otherwise deal with the issue. You may think that it won't work but next time you face a boiling-over pot, try it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2015-04-25T11:43:38.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6706" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-25T11:52:26.590" Score="23" ViewCount="206632" Body="&lt;p&gt;My dinner is a fried &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milkfish&quot;&gt;Milkfish&lt;/a&gt;. While I am eating a portion of this fish I feel a tiny bone is stuck near my throat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some effective ways of removing this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5271" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2015-04-27T15:35:15.293" LastActivityDate="2016-09-05T16:44:21.230" Title="How can I get rid of the tiny fish-bone stuck in my throat upon eating fish?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6710" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-27T09:07:18.683" Score="3" ViewCount="247" Body="&lt;p&gt;So sometimes when I leave bottles of sauce in the pantry too long, the lid seems to &quot;stick&quot; to the bottle and won't allow me to open it. &lt;strong&gt;How can I open the bottle when it doesn't want to open?&lt;/strong&gt; Below is the bottle I'm talking about&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g9sQV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g9sQVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Dolmio bottle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know about the method where you tip it upside down in hot water/run it under hot water to expand the metal that little bit. Are there other methods/ways to open it short of breaking the jar?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-27T10:06:35.417" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T10:06:35.417" Title="How to open a bottle that won't open" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-04-27T10:23:29.500" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6711" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-27T14:49:47.513" Score="5" ViewCount="2344" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a clementine or tangerine (not sure which but does not matter), I hate to eat the stringy stuff that covers the segments so I spend valuable time peeling it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a quick way to do this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T17:50:27.260" Title="Getting the stringy stuff off a clementine / tangerine easily?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6712" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6724" CreationDate="2015-04-27T15:32:49.350" Score="36" ViewCount="59251" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do I find my gold ring which is lost inside the grass in my garden? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please tell me an easy way to find my ring quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4505" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-05-16T14:11:24.107" LastActivityDate="2019-05-16T14:11:24.107" Title="Finding a gold ring lost in the lawn" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;search&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6713" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6712" CreationDate="2015-04-27T15:36:53.917" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try raking the grass, with any luck the ring might hook onto one of the many tines on the rake and thus be retrieved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it doesn't hook on, it should be easy to hear the metal on metal 'ding' noise once you've scraped over it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T15:36:53.917" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6711" CreationDate="2015-04-27T17:37:24.370" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Adhesive tape (like Scotch tape) or a lint roller should do the trick. Just press it against the stringy stuff and peel it off. But that seems unsanitary, whether it is or not. And the adhesive might not stick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative would be to press a sticky food against the tangerine strings, then peel it/them off. The only sticky food I can think of at the moment is soft caramel. You could flatten a piece of soft caramel, press it against the clementine, peel it at the stringy stuff off, and throw it way. (The caramel flavor might even add something to the flavor of the clementine/tangerine!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T17:37:24.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6716" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6712" CreationDate="2015-04-27T17:38:17.663" Score="34" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go outside that night with a very strong flashlight or preferably a higher-intensity floodlight. With any luck, the glint of any metal object will stand out considerably compared to anything else you might find among the grass. Work systematically. Search the lawn one &lt;em&gt;square&lt;/em&gt; at a time. You are much more likely to find something searching one square meter at a time rather than wandering aimlessly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T17:38:17.663" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6712" CreationDate="2015-04-27T17:39:02.320" Score="35" Body="&lt;p&gt;Obvious but expensive answer: wave a metal detector over your lawn. Maybe a friend has one you could borrow?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/on5bt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/on5btm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-28T06:31:38.923" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T06:31:38.923" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6718" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6711" CreationDate="2015-04-27T17:50:27.260" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rub it in a &lt;em&gt;clean&lt;/em&gt; dish towel. The abrasiveness of the towel will pull off and hold the stringy parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T17:50:27.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6712" CreationDate="2015-04-27T18:27:57.477" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all, do not assume it is in the garden unless you are absolutely certain. If there is any possibility it is somewhere else, then those other places must be systematically searched.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not use a rake. Do not walk around on, or otherwise disturb in any way the search area. Randomly casting around for the object is a bad idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The way to find the ring is to &lt;strong&gt;systematically&lt;/strong&gt; search the search area. To do this with a plot of ground, like a backyard, what you should do is string it with a grid. Drive in wooden stakes around the perimeter of the area. Make sure the stakes are well outside anywhere the ring could have dropped. Next, pull twine around the stakes making a lattice pattern. Tie a heavy object to the twine and throw it across so you do not have to walk in the search area. When you are done you should have the yard divided into a grid, each cell being about 16 inches square.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have divided the search area into a grid, begin searching it cell by cell, marking each cell after you finish it. If your ring is in the search area, it is likely you will find it as long as you thoroughly search each cell. Also, check all branches and twigs in each cell; sometimes an object will catch on a twig.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T18:27:57.477" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2221" CreationDate="2015-04-27T18:54:38.710" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could put your extra toothpaste in a ziplock bag. Then when you're finished with the regular tube cut a small hole in the corner of the ziplock bag with the extra toothpaste and squeeze out the toothpaste like that. You can also add a tip like people do for frosting a cake. Check out the images attached:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xrUvC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xrUvCm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Ziplock bag&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0rnHA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0rnHAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Ziplock bag with tip&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5068" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-27T20:16:22.830" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T20:16:22.830" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2015-04-27T20:37:16.247" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tap the side of the lid with the back of a knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have no idea why this works, but it does, and it is way easier than some of the other proposed methods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T20:37:16.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3804" CreationDate="2015-04-27T20:41:23.273" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A couple of near misses in the answers above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The secret is to tap on the &lt;strong&gt;bottom&lt;/strong&gt; of the can with a dense object, like a knife. If the can is badly shaken, tap more than usual. Sometimes at a party where there are no metal knives I have used large bottle openers. As long as the bottle opener has some heft to it, it will work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You do not need to bang the can. Just repeated sharp, light taps from a metal object. A key will not work because it is not heavy enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T20:41:23.273" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6723" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6706" CreationDate="2015-04-27T21:01:26.487" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;A very easy method I've found is to eat marshmallows. You can use several mini ones or one or two big ones. Chew the marshmallows in your mouth, so that it becomes a sticky glob. Then swallow the glob. It should be sticky enough to grab the fishbone and drag it down your throat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A variation of this is to use bread and peanut butter. Put peanut butter on a piece of bread, let it be moistened by the saliva, then swallow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-04-27T21:01:26.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6712" CreationDate="2015-04-27T23:02:28.747" Score="61" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have 5-10 year old sons, daughter, nieces and nephews (basically kids you trust with a ring), get a group of them together and tell them that whoever finds the ring in the grass will get $20 (or some other appropriate, parent-approved prize). Also have cake &amp;amp; ice cream for those who didn't find it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TD2KK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TD2KKm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-04T18:25:30.267" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T18:25:30.267" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6725" PostTypeId="7" CreationDate="2015-04-27T23:54:43.853" Score="0" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;    &lt;li&gt;Real problems or questions that you’ve encountered&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;    &lt;li&gt;Questions seeking uncommon solutions to common problems&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;    &lt;li&gt;Question looking for simple and practical tips to life's everyday problems that may not have an obvious solution&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;    &lt;li&gt;Questions asking for unusual ways of using everyday objects to achieve a certain task or solve a specific problem&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-12-25T19:07:52.907" LastActivityDate="2015-12-25T19:07:52.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6726" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6745" CreationDate="2015-04-28T01:48:43.623" Score="12" ViewCount="3178" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Issue&lt;/strong&gt;: I &lt;em&gt;must&lt;/em&gt; clear my ear canals of water or I will get &quot;swimmer's ear&quot; (an ear infection). Regularly cleaning the ear wax helps prevent infections. I currently use cotton swabs, but I would like to use a non-disposable item.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have not tried many options because cotton swabs have been convenient until recently. Cotton swabs are 100% effective for me. I have tried using my pinky finger, using a towel, and shaking my head, but none of those solutions have consistently worked. &lt;em&gt;However&lt;/em&gt;, because cotton swabs have been effective it is possible (but unlikely) that one of the three above solutions could work if I knew a better process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Constraints (important)&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I live in a tent.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I am constantly traveling.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Everything&lt;/em&gt; I own must fit in my pack, therefore &lt;em&gt;size&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;weight&lt;/em&gt; is important.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I am in Central America, and I am rarely in cities, so my access to many items is limited.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I &lt;em&gt;strongly&lt;/em&gt; prefer a non-disposable solution.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I prefer to have items with multiple functions.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Extremely limited budget.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5298" LastActivityDate="2017-09-13T09:12:49.767" Title="How to clean my ear canal with something more reusable than a cotton swab?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6728" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6712" CreationDate="2015-04-28T04:59:27.803" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Crows here in the Pacific Northwest find everything. I threw a loaf of bread squares onto my lawn one morning, trying to remember where I put my single car key. Voila, a crow buggered around and flipped the key so I could see it. Luckily he didn't use it for his nest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5299" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-04-29T20:20:41.227" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T20:20:41.227" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6729" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6726" CreationDate="2015-04-28T08:20:05.817" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I heard from my ear specialist doctor is so simple that we almost forget about it. The human ear has a feature of self-cleaning, i.e. the wax will be propelled to the outside just by itself. However this self-cleaning process will not work if we push the wax back in to the outer auditory canal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any mechanical device we may use has a high risk that it will push the wax back in to the ear which eventually will lead to a plug. Cotton tips are especially dangerous in this respect (when pushing too far they can even damage the eardrum).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what we only need to do is to remove the wax that is on the &lt;strong&gt;outside&lt;/strong&gt; of the ear canal. To avoid pushing is back in we do have an in-built tool:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Use your &lt;strong&gt;little finger&lt;/strong&gt; to move it gently in circles around your ear canal. This will remove all wax that may sit there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The finger will be to big to push wax back into your ear but it is small enough to clean the outer side of our ear canal perfectly. Of cource we need to take care to have our nails cut short to avoid scratches that may lead to infections. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case you don't want the wax to sit on your finger you may wrap a tissue around it before cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T08:20:05.817" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6731" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6753" CreationDate="2015-04-28T10:31:45.313" Score="6" ViewCount="3861" Body="&lt;p&gt;Especially when walking or cycling longer distances carrying a lot of groceries in plastic shopping bags can become quite irritating. Any hacks to optimize this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1469" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-28T11:25:47.457" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T06:28:30.287" Title="How to carry heavy plastic bags?" Tags="&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;moving&gt;&lt;supermarket&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6731" CreationDate="2015-04-28T10:31:45.313" Score="2" Body="&lt;h1&gt;A useful hack: Protect your fingers&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, the worst thing when walking is that the plastic straps can start cutting into your hands incredibly painfully. Normally this is not too bad, but sometimes it can really become &lt;em&gt;too&lt;/em&gt; uncomfortable. In those rare cases I have wrapped my wallet through the plastic hole of the bag(s), thus giving a nice protected area. If you have an expensive wallet it's definitely not advisable, but with an old crappy wallet it really works quite well. The big advantage is that you do not need anything that you don't usually carry with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;The obvious: Distribute weight&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When walking make sure to have two bags where each arm carries a similar weight. When cycling make one bag heavy and another bag light. Carry/hold the heavy bag on the luggage rack whilst carrying the lighter bag in the hand you use for steering.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1469" LastEditorUserId="1469" LastEditDate="2015-04-28T21:06:11.740" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T21:06:11.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6734" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6750" CreationDate="2015-04-28T11:30:27.520" Score="7" ViewCount="529" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Ah-choo!&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My seasonal allergies (aka Hay Fever) are flaring up and I'm caught without my medicine. What can I do for short-term relief?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-09-15T07:29:22.040" Title="Allergy relief without medicine?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;&lt;spring&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6735" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-04-28T11:31:22.263" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to battling spring: maintenance of plants, battling spring weather, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/summer&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;summer&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;summer&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/winter&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;winter&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;winter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-28T11:31:22.263" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T11:31:22.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6736" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-04-28T11:31:22.263" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to battling spring: maintenance of plants, battling spring weather, etc." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-28T11:31:22.263" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T11:31:22.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6706" CreationDate="2015-04-28T12:56:35.960" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way is to eat a banana, it will help slip down the bone stuck in the throat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm referring to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ercenters.com/blog/fishbone-first-aid.html&quot;&gt;this article from ER Centers of America, Inc.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5303" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-29T08:52:07.050" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T08:52:07.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6738" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6734" CreationDate="2015-04-28T13:10:46.570" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Local honey.  Go to a farmers market/local farm/natural store in your area.  Try to find honey (preferably honey in the raw) that is farmed within 100 miles of you.  The closer the better.  The pollen in the honey will contain the things your allergic to (sounds counter productive) in a level that your body can handle, and will help you get over your allergies.  It may not completely get rid of them, but it will help.  Also helps with sore throat/cough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T13:10:46.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6734" CreationDate="2015-04-28T13:13:29.303" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a car with air conditioning and air re-circulating, switching these both on should filter pollen out of the air. Sorry it's not much use whilst not in a car, but it may offer some relief.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T13:13:29.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6740" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6731" CreationDate="2015-04-28T13:33:53.400" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you considered getting a backpack? Even reusable shopping bags will have a better grip on them and dig into your hands less than free plastic bags. You can also disperse the weigh in your hand if you put something like a fat marker pen through the handles and grip that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T13:33:53.400" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6734" CreationDate="2015-04-28T13:46:57.600" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a friend who wears a SCUBA mask with a HEPA filter on it when the birch trees are active. He looks like Darth Vader, but he experiences no allergies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T13:46:57.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6742" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6726" CreationDate="2015-04-28T13:52:57.277" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One strategy might be to wick the water out. Get a soft, somewhat thick string and stiffen it with starch. You can then push it into your ear canal and wick up any water you get from swimming. Use each end for either ear. Dry out the string between uses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that this will not actually dry the ear canal, it will just remove any puddled water. To fully dry the ear canal use 70% alcohol, one drop, after any excess water has been removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastEditorUserId="5292" LastEditDate="2015-04-28T14:07:58.947" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T14:07:58.947" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6743" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6726" CreationDate="2015-04-28T14:06:27.080" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a few drops of isopropyl alcohol in your ear. The alcohol evaporates faster than water and has a lower surface tension, encouraging the water to come out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wear swimmer's ear plugs so the water doesn't get in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1515" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T14:06:27.080" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6744" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6726" CreationDate="2015-04-28T14:12:22.910" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use one of these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sMNxG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sMNxGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can by it or make it yourself. It doesn't push the wax back into the ear and since it's rounded you will not hurt yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5308" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-29T06:26:17.883" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T06:26:17.883" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6726" CreationDate="2015-04-28T14:14:27.723" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Toilet paper works well for this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take one sheet of toilet paper.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roll up one of the corners into a wick.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gently stick the wick in your ear. It will absorb the water. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you insist on reusability, use a thin cloth instead. A T-shirt or handkerchief will do. You won't be able to roll this into a really thin wick, but if you fold it twice you get a corner you can stick in your ear. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make the procedure more effective, lean over until your ear points straight down. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2015-04-28T18:22:05.223" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T18:22:05.223" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6746" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4404" CreationDate="2015-04-28T14:24:11.887" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I once saw an episode of The Fugitive, where the fugitive heated tinned soup on a car engine. I don't know how well it would work and it'd be more of going camping solution than an everyday solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T14:24:11.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5680" CreationDate="2015-04-28T14:38:33.107" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I you are making mashed potato using a ricer, don't peel your potatoes, instead cut them in two, boil them and then when you put them in the ricer put the exposed potato facing downward so that it is squeezed through the holes leaving the skin behind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T14:38:33.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6748" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5674" CreationDate="2015-04-28T14:45:01.773" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Would a magnifying mirror do the job? Lots of women carry little makeup mirrors around with them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T14:45:01.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6749" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-28T16:16:55.027" Score="6" ViewCount="8434" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use rubber band to keep my hair together. But day by day , as I use them, they start to lose their elasticity or I can say that their grip gets loose, within just 3-4 uses.&#xA;I want to know what I can do so that the rubber band doesn't lose it's grip and works like it did initially.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KUqIg.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rubber bands I use for my hair look like above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4472" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-28T17:03:56.187" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T16:47:45.023" Title="How to maintain elasticity of rubber band like it was initially?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6734" CreationDate="2015-04-28T16:58:25.680" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best right now fix I've had is to wash your face and keep rinsing with clean water for a few minutes. This helps with the itchy eyes and removes irritants from your skin. Any other area of the body you can wash also helps. Best if you can actually take a shower and change into clean clothes, but the face wash is best for situations where that isn't possible. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T16:58:25.680" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6751" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6861" CreationDate="2015-04-28T17:04:37.477" Score="5" ViewCount="3951" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have observed if I iron clothes at higher temperature setting, it fades away the color of my clothes. But if I lower the temperature then, it doesn't iron the clothes well and it takes more time to complete the task. What should I do so that my clothes color doesn't fade away even at high temperature setting?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4472" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-28T19:32:12.667" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T15:16:35.250" Title="How to iron clothes at high temperature setting?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6752" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6751" CreationDate="2015-04-28T17:45:18.397" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if it will work, but I heard ironing through a damp wash cloth will help to prevent color fade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are looking for creases in cloths (dress pants, etc.) then I can help you do it less often, which will also prevent color fade because you won't be doing it as often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get some soap.  Any bar soap will work, but the little hotel soaps seem to work the best.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Iron a crease into the garment.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;While it is still hot, turn it inside out and run the soap down the crease.  You want to make sure that some soap stays on the clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Turn it right side out and go over the crease again.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The soap acts like a glue and will melt into the crease.  You can often get 3 or 4 washes out of it before the soap lets go and you have to repeat the steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Used to use this on my BDU's. Takes a little extra time in the beginning, but you save time in the long run by not having to iron every time you do laundry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-28T17:58:45.660" LastActivityDate="2015-04-28T17:58:45.660" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6753" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6731" CreationDate="2015-04-28T19:59:22.010" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;This might not help for cycling, but when I walk with lots of bags of groceries, I put the handles through a carabiner.  It's thick enough that it won't dig into your hand as much as plastic or cloth bags.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5GUBC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5GUBCm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5315" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-29T06:28:14.107" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T06:28:14.107" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6755" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-28T23:38:27.160" Score="5" ViewCount="3395" Body="&lt;p&gt;Accidentally I've laundered white socks with a red t-shirt. Now I have pink socks. So my question is: How to remove pigments from white clothes that have been accidentally laundered with strong colors clothes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2862" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T17:24:23.403" Title="How to remove pigments from white clothes that have been accidentally laundered with strong colors clothes?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6756" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6755" CreationDate="2015-04-29T00:02:00.963" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If&lt;/strong&gt; the clothes can tolerate chlorine bleach, that should be effective, since they were white to start.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Scrubbing small spots with dish-washing detergent and toothbrush works if the color is only a small area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T00:02:00.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6758" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6776" CreationDate="2015-04-29T06:01:42.987" Score="21" ViewCount="12458" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I park my car in the garage, the passenger side ends up being close to the wall (&lt;em&gt;garage design, not parking issue&lt;/em&gt;). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My passenger (&lt;em&gt;my partner&lt;/em&gt;) always ends up slamming their car door against the wall. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I stop them from slamming the car door against the wall?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6lEPg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6lEPgm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Car door close to brick wall&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;em&gt;This image above is an example of how close the car gets to the wall when parked.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-09-02T23:13:15.917" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T14:42:32.583" Title="Stop car doors from slamming against wall inside my garage" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;garage&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="17" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6731" CreationDate="2015-04-29T06:16:19.183" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most commonly suggest option would be to use a carabiner as &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/6753/4019&quot;&gt;@mkingsbu stated in his answer&lt;/a&gt;. This is great as an option, but it tends to be unevenly allocated as far as weight distribution goes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your best bet is to go with something cylindrical. As you can see in the image below, it essentially takes the stress points out of the carrying/transportation of the plastic bags.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lTeTq.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lTeTqm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Carrying plastic bag&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A common tool I like to when I can't find anything myself, is simply a BIC lighter of mine, it does this well and allows me to carry the bag without straining my fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T06:28:30.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6758" CreationDate="2015-04-29T06:30:00.060" Score="25" Body="&lt;p&gt;My answer assumes, that you already tried simply talking to them and it did not work and also, that you DO want them to exit the vehicle at exact this place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since this is Lifehacks, not &quot;How can I train my passengers to behave like I want&quot;, I would recommend taking steps that, even in the case of them smashing the door against the wall, the damage will be intercepted or minimal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could install some kind of buffer, either at the wall or your door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A buffer on the car might make your car look ugly though, so this may be an issue for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the big pro is: it not only works in your garage, but in every public parking lot as well. Also, it's cheap (maybe $5-10).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The con of this is that the buffer will absorb the damage for you and in doing so, it will wear off within some hundred usages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WsjcW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WsjcWm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The alternative is a rubber buffer on the garage wall; a far more durable solution and it won't make your car ugly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A rubber impact bar can be bought in any hardware store for as cheap as the other solution. Compared to the car-bar, this solution is of high durability.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZxYpA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;[2]&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1388" LastEditorUserId="1908" LastEditDate="2015-04-30T01:56:40.200" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T01:56:40.200" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6762" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6758" CreationDate="2015-04-29T07:03:26.733" Score="38" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ask your passenger to get out of the car before you park the car. This also leaves you free to park it right next to the wall.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;For the passenger, this has the advantage they can open the door to its stop and easily get out of the car.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2015-04-30T07:11:03.253" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T07:11:03.253" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6763" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6749" CreationDate="2015-04-29T07:13:21.590" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all, rubber band is an thermodynamic object which does not contain any potential energy if loose, this it's to be declared as &quot;cold&quot; if loose.&#xA;If you stretch a rubber band, it warms up indeed and then, contains potential energy which is needed to get back in old state.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, warm rubber bands are more elastic than cold ones.&#xA;Like shown &lt;a href=&quot;http://tuhsphysics.ttsd.k12.or.us/Research/IB10/RajeJaneHerm/index.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due rubber bands wear of when getting overstretched, you should make them as elastic as possible before stretching and thus warm them up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not wrap them at your wrist if they're cold, better put them into your pocket or hold them in your hands for a moment.&#xA;If they're warmed up, your wrist is a perfect storage due it keeps them warm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure the rubber band is warm, before you wrap them around your hair. &#xA;Do not store them at cold temperatures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And of course, higher quality is more durable.&#xA;There's a german proverb:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&quot;Wer billig kauft, kauft zweimal, wer sparen will gibt Geld aus.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  &lt;em&gt;If you buy cheap, you'll buy again. If you want to save money, pay more.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1388" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T07:13:21.590" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3699" CreationDate="2015-04-29T09:15:25.867" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find with mine that after leaving it defrosting for about 2 hours, the buildup has loosened from the edges enough to be able to pull it away as a sheet of ice which you can then just leave in the sink to melt&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T09:15:25.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6765" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6734" CreationDate="2015-04-29T09:28:02.033" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Garlic&lt;/strong&gt; is a natural Hay-Fever &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/wellbeing/galleries/28104/natural-hay-fever-remedies/7&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;remedy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I find swimming in the &lt;strong&gt;ocean&lt;/strong&gt; helps clear the sinus.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If I'm really deperate, I eat raw &lt;strong&gt;chillis&lt;/strong&gt;. It causes the sinus to open. That may be slightly drastic though.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5331" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T09:28:02.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6766" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-29T09:54:31.550" Score="7" ViewCount="2650" Body="&lt;p&gt;Over several months I have accumulated a stack of mail that I need to dispose of. I have a shredder, but it can only run for a few minutes before needing to cool down and it would take hours to shred all this. How can I get rid of this safely (without disclosing personal information to the world) and quickly (not requiring sorting senstitive paperwork from stuff I don't care about the world seeing, or shredding everything). Burning it is an obvious option but I would prefer to send the paper for recycling. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="5304" LastEditDate="2015-04-29T10:07:15.810" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T01:07:33.043" Title="Dispose of sensitive paperwork" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6767" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6758" CreationDate="2015-04-29T10:23:09.540" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try attaching a (preferably soft) door mat to your garage wall. My granddad used this method and this works very well because you have a large surface where the door can bump into.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use screws instead of tape or glue, ensure you cover the screws.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5334" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T10:23:09.540" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6768" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6648" CreationDate="2015-04-29T10:34:29.357" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Isopropyl alcohol AKA isopropanol is very good at removing greasy marks from surfaces. Last time I bought it, I got it from a large pharmacists. Clean with soap and water first and when dry put a dab of neat isopropanol on a paper towel and rub the areas you want to get clean. Methylated spirits would work similarly but probably not quite as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T10:34:29.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6769" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6766" CreationDate="2015-04-29T10:37:46.150" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I could imagine, &lt;strong&gt;wetting and mashing&lt;/strong&gt; the paper would help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put all the paper in a water resistant container and add a fair amount of liquid (I'd use water, because soft drinks usually leave sticky residues).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mash the wet paper with your hands or feet or both (depending on the amount of paper and the size of your container)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let it dry and send it to paper recycling&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As long as the paper isn't extremely thick, it will be weakened by the water quite fast, thus making you able to mash it.&#xA;I have not tested this, but from experience of having a wet sheet crushed, you won't be able to read anything off the paper afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only down-side I can think of is the drying time. It may take longer to dry a huge block of mashed paper than shredding it with a shredder that needs to cool down. Maybe you could put it in the oven at low temperature to speed this process up. Or maybe the recycling facility also accepts wet paper. Who knows?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you let it dry completely you may even end up with a more handy block of paper than a pile of sheets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T10:37:46.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6766" CreationDate="2015-04-29T11:03:52.613" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place the shredder somewhere where you'll pass by it many times during the day. Shred a few papers every time you pass by it. It'll still take a while, but it's not such a daunting prospect when you break up the task. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T11:03:52.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6771" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6766" CreationDate="2015-04-29T11:12:37.490" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Building on Alex's &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/6769/5331&quot;&gt;answer&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try pouring some dye/ink over it. Much quicker and easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5331" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T11:12:37.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6772" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6648" CreationDate="2015-04-29T11:17:04.923" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using &lt;strong&gt;Coke&lt;/strong&gt;. I stopped drinking it after I saw what it did when I left a coin and a bullet casing in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr_yr0P6FgA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Video&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://housekeeping.about.com/od/savemoney/qt/cleanerssoftdrinks.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Article&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5331" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T11:17:04.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6773" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6" CreationDate="2015-04-29T12:00:27.293" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well anyway, the first step to cleaning is avoiding the habits that got it nasty in the first place - &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the keyboard UPSIDE DOWN, give it some hard taps, to dislodge the dry crumbly stuff, an air blower can to squirt out the easily movable dry stuff.&#xA;You can, ever so slightly, twist flex the keyboard as you shake/tap it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wear Gloves&#xA;For the sticky, soda issues, again with the keyboard upside down, get a small sponge soaked in at least 70% rubbing alcohol and sop all over the keys with slight pressure, getting some alcohol in via the squeezing, but it immediately flows back out...depending on how long the soda was there, the sponge will show the icky effects but your keyboard will be sparkling clean again!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5301" LastEditorUserId="17" LastEditDate="2015-04-29T16:35:35.270" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T16:35:35.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6758" CreationDate="2015-04-29T13:57:41.937" Score="54" Body="&lt;p&gt;Install pool noodles to your wall. Or use pipe insulation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mmQ9f.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mmQ9fm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qxkzs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qxkzsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ndp0a.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2340" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-30T06:50:33.783" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T06:50:33.783" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6777" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6766" CreationDate="2015-04-29T14:27:14.980" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bite the bullet and find a place to burn them.  It's the only way to be sure.  You can plant trees all the way home from the incinerator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5346" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T14:27:14.980" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6766" CreationDate="2015-04-29T17:09:47.570" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you live in or near a city, you can probably find a business that offers shredding as one of its services.  The ones I've found offer guarantees of privacy for your sensitive documents.  The shredding costs are surprisingly low -- less than $2 per pound of paper where I live.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if you work at an office that has document-shredding bins onsite, like I do, you might be able to slip your old mail into the bins without anyone minding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T17:09:47.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6758" CreationDate="2015-04-29T17:21:35.123" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I make the passenger get out first, but even so, I have flat pack cardboard boxes previously used for various things leaning against the walls of the garage so I don't damage any of the doors myself when opening them in there. I did have to tape them flat - once, one flopped open and I couldn't get out of the driver's side, it stopped the door from opening wide enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T17:21:35.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6755" CreationDate="2015-04-29T17:24:23.403" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The solution to this is to put everything white back through the wash immediately, before the items are dry, preferably on the hottest wash they can take. Having made my partner's cricket whites pale pink in a similar situation, running them back through straight away cleared it, but I have since adopted the use of those Colour Catcher things... I think they also make a colour run corrective for these situations. As its only socks, you might not want to wash those on their own... I'd try soaking in Vanish Oxyaction for 6 hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T17:24:23.403" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6706" CreationDate="2015-04-29T17:29:30.507" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the UK, we use dry bread, chewing it a bit to moisten slightly with saliva, and then swallowing the largest lump possible - this seems to scrape the throat and clear the problem. But sometimes, a trip to the A &amp;amp; E is necessary to have it taken out...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T17:29:30.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6786" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3699" CreationDate="2015-04-29T17:42:26.403" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My fridge came with a plastic wedge/scoop. Slide this along the wall and the ice breaks away in big chunks. This only works if the freezer walls are smooth.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;To make the process even easier, start by heating the inside of the freezer with an electric heater as suggested above (keep the heater away from the meltwater). After 15 minutes the ice will be considerably softer and easy to break away.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Some people say there's a risk you'll break the walls, but that seems unlikely to me.    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method would be to spray hot water on the walls with a garden hose, but that leaves the problem of getting rid of all the water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T17:42:26.403" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3898" CreationDate="2015-04-29T18:06:11.193" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep a wooden clothespin in the kitchen. When I make pasta or rice, I clip the clothespin to the lid, creating a small gap between the lid and pan. With the lid closed, the pan would boil over. With the pin in place, the boilover doesn't occur (at the same heat setting).   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T18:06:11.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6788" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6758" CreationDate="2015-04-29T18:23:07.823" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you considered the obvious solution of not putting the car in the garage?  This not only saves you from dinged car doors, it saves time opening &amp;amp; closing the garage door, and frees up the garage for other uses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastEditorUserId="1722" LastEditDate="2015-05-01T06:36:07.553" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T06:36:07.553" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6789" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6758" CreationDate="2015-04-29T18:27:14.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming you have a wall on both sides of your garage, you can cut a length of rope a foot or so (the exact length may vary) short of the width of the garage.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Securely fasten this rope to the driver's side wall of the garage.  Before letting your passenger out, thread the rope through the driver's side window and instruct the passenger to affix it to the handle on the interior of the passenger side door.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When they open their door, the rope will prevent it from opening fully and hitting the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5361" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T18:27:14.783" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1887" CreationDate="2015-04-29T18:43:10.453" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a ruler (or other long, flat object).   &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach a piece of adhesive tape (e.g. duct tape) to the end of the ruler, so that the tape sticks out and most of the adhesive surface is exposed.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the ruler on the floor, sticky side of the tape up.   &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slide the ruler under the fridge and maneuver the tape behind the object you want to retrieve.   &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull the ruler back until the tape picks up the object.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2015-04-30T10:04:13.190" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T10:04:13.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6791" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6766" CreationDate="2015-04-29T19:15:00.580" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shred Office Paper gradually (as needed) for Compost Bedding&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have space to compost, then shredding paper as you go could be helpful rather than a nuisance. (Shredded paper, cardboard, sawdust or leaves are commonly used to create layers within a bucket so it needs less cleaning and does not smell and need to be taken outside as quickly.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only source on this that I can think of is the &lt;a href=&quot;http://humanurehandbook.com/downloads/HH_1ed.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;humanure handbook&lt;/a&gt;'s sawdust toilet. If you follow that process, I think you can rest assured that no one will sift through your personal data.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But you must have a correct portion of nitrogen to offset all the carbon in your paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1312" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T19:15:00.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6648" CreationDate="2015-04-29T19:33:39.600" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since no one has brought it up, you can rub a paste of baking soda on stainless steel appliances/pots/utensils. It removes stains and revives the shine.&#xA;Also rubbing banana peel helps the shine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5364" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T19:33:39.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6793" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-29T20:22:05.803" Score="9" ViewCount="1455" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heated up a pot of milk (apparently the heat setting was too high).  However, the milk burned to the bottom (inside) of the pot. How can this be removed?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tried so far:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Elbow grease with brush&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Elbow grease with wire scrubber&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soaking with soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scraping/chiselling with a knife &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While I'm getting a fairly decent workout, there must be a better way to do this without damaging the pot (further).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2016-04-04T13:47:43.123" Title="How can one remove burned food from the inside of a pot?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6794" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6793" CreationDate="2015-04-29T20:38:44.013" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try boiling water in the pot for a period of time (ten minutes, perhaps?). Then, while the pot is still hot, pour out most of the water and gently scrub with a handled brush (so as not to burn yourself).  You may also want to add some liquid soap after you've poured out most of the water. If you add water at the start, before boiling, the suds will probably spill over the sides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-04-29T20:38:44.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6795" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6799" CreationDate="2015-04-29T20:40:33.600" Score="6" ViewCount="1185" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've a plastic water storage tank as such with a small lid (12&quot;/30cm in diameter). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UxPPQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UxPPQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It has developed a thin slippery/shiny layer inside of the walls overtime and  surface of the water has the same texture.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This tank, as far as I can remember, does not have a drain near the bottom.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;what is that sticky film/material?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;how to get that sticky film/material off the walls and base?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;after (2), How to drain &lt;strong&gt;all&lt;/strong&gt; of the water completely and easily, &lt;strong&gt;without moving&lt;/strong&gt; the tank?  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5364" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-29T21:21:08.557" LastActivityDate="2019-07-18T11:30:39.793" Title="How to clean a water tank" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6796" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2015-04-29T21:21:19.507" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Putting in some cloves in salt container prevents the salt from dampening and becoming clumpy  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nQbXF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nQbXFm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;cloves&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5364" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-30T06:42:48.920" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T06:42:48.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6798" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6804" CreationDate="2015-04-29T22:33:28.757" Score="5" ViewCount="750" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I remember correctly, adding water to the back of the toilet storage tank will cause the level in the toilet to rise(after the next flush).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a dehumidifier now, and am wondering about pouring the water it collects into my toilet's storage tank.  Not only would it save on water usage, but would reduce the stress on my septic tank.  The amount of water it collects is probably worth a couple flushes a day.  Admittedly it's pretty minor, but I can locate the dehumidifier near the bathroom and it becomes no more difficult to empty it into the toilet than it is to empty it directly into a drain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can either manually pour it into the tank, or setup a drain hose to automatically empty into the reservoir.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What will happen if I overfill the reservoir, either by pouring too much into it or via an automatic drain hose that might pump too much water?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can I adjust the bulb in the toilet in such a way that it fills the reservoir significantly less, so that it uses less water after a flush, since I will be replacing some of that with grey water?&lt;/strong&gt;  Or is it not possible to make such an adjustment without screwing up the normal operation of the toilet?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note there are &lt;strong&gt;two concerns&lt;/strong&gt; to overfilling:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Could the reservoir overflow and flood out of the top of the reservoir and onto the floor? (with a continuous drain hose from humidifier)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Could the reservoir fill to a point where it does not overflow, but on the next flush it overflows the toilet?  Sometimes my toilet clogs but it doesn't overflow as long as you only flush it once and clear the clog before flushing again.  I want to be sure the reservoirs are designed such that it's impossible to fill them to a point where the next flush would overflow the toilet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think one of the vertical pipes in the toilet is open on top to allow overflow to drain out.  Will this prevent both of the potential scenarios?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note, this information would be useful to others who might want to create a DIY grey water reuse scenario that is similar to the continuous drain scenario.  Perhaps having the drain from a second story sink feed into the reservoir of the first story toilet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1708" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-30T06:47:34.857" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T18:29:05.573" Title="Grey water reuse into back of toilet?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6795" CreationDate="2015-04-30T00:02:55.987" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;answering the questions in order:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&quot;slippery/shiny layer&quot; sounds like a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofilm&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;biofilm&lt;/a&gt;, and there may also be layers of precipitates (e.g. iron or manganese oxides) embedded. Some of the organisms may be innocuous, but some could be pathogenic. There is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/disinfection/tcr/pdfs/whitepaper_tcr_biofilms.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;US EPA paper&lt;/a&gt; on the specific organisms found. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chlorine-based disinfectants (basically, hypochlorite bleach) and &lt;em&gt;lots&lt;/em&gt; of scrubbing should get rid of the film.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A sponge, perhaps on a stick should soak up any standing water after &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siphon&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;siphoning&lt;/a&gt; off most of it. However, sodium hypochlorite is &lt;em&gt;safe&lt;/em&gt; to ingest in drinking water &lt;strong&gt;if sufficiently diluted&lt;/strong&gt;, i.e. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cdc.gov/safewater/chlorination-faq.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;5 to 10 milliliters of 1% sodium hypochlorite solution in 20 liters of water&lt;/a&gt;, so there is no problem if some is left after cleaning.. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-30T06:35:30.617" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T06:35:30.617" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6758" CreationDate="2015-04-30T00:57:28.047" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;My mum had this problem and she found some spare pieces of thick wool carpet that were left over from when they refurbished and folded them over so they were double thickness and then stapled them to the wall . So the car door always had a soft landing - it worked well, no more scratches and dents!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm sure most flooring places will sell you some very cheap off cuts (or even give them to you free) if you don't have anything suitable already.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need a heavy duty type wall stapler ideally or else you can use one of the builders glues or even ordinary screws (but then you need to protect the screw heads so they don't scratch)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5372" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T00:57:28.047" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6766" CreationDate="2015-04-30T01:07:33.043" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rent a business grade shredder &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I used to have a small shredder that gave up every few minutes and it was a real pain&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I ended up buying a proper shredder and it was well worth it as I use it for my work but if you only need it for a short period then just rent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;e.g. google &quot;security shredder rental&quot; and you will see results &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5372" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T01:07:33.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6802" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-04-30T01:22:03.703" Score="7" ViewCount="3549" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in an apartment building, on the second floor. Now that it is nice outside, I have noticed a very frustrating problem - when windows are open, I frequently smell cigarette smoke in our apartment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Looking at the patio of the downstairs neighbor below makes it clear where this is coming from. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This smell bothers my allergies fairly significantly, ignoring any health effects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The apartment has &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; poor circulation of air so in the summer, leaving the windows open is desirable. The windows face west, so it becomes very warm in the afternoon sun without cooling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would be absolutely wonderful to find a way to avoid having to shut them all summer. The door faces into the building, but there is a window in the common space so I &lt;em&gt;could&lt;/em&gt; pull air through our apartment on days wind blows that way. Some of the options which I have thought about:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to find out which apartment they are and talk with them (not sure what I'd say though - there aren't really good places to smoke nearby)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Running the AC all summer (this would be expensive.. and feel lame when it's only 75°F (23.8°C) outside)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Trying to run the furnace fan to circulate air out somehow(?)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Talk with property manager (this is a bad idea I think...)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there other options I'm missing here?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-30T21:27:31.513" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T10:03:17.817" Title="Preventing smoke entering apartment when windows are opened?" Tags="&lt;air&gt;&lt;smoking&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2297" CreationDate="2015-04-30T06:41:03.597" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This question is like, &quot;How do I get my wife to enjoy my activities?    i.e. Ogling pictures on the internet?&quot; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In both cases, you seem to be wanting to fight the very forces of nature!&#xA;The rocks are but pebbles, causing no harm and add valuable space to your clay /muddy soil, allowing water to not just puddle, but flow down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would suggest instead of wasting water (and time /energy) making small rocks wetter, I would instead have you add some sand and some mulch and turn it all over making a much more viable growth medium. Your grass will still grow, but warning - if you ever lose your gold ring in the grass ......&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5301" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T06:41:03.597" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6798" CreationDate="2015-04-30T07:16:35.650" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Normally, the reservoir has an overflow pipe that would prevent both your concerns. The reservoir is set up so it normally fills to just below the level of the overflow, so you would have to adjust the bulb to get enough room for your dehumidifier water.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The adjustment range depends on the exact design of the reservoir. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T07:16:35.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6806" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2015-04-30T09:59:44.220" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although I haven't tried it, I would imagine a bicycle pump would work. If you taped the &quot;straw&quot; from your old can to the end you could probably make it more directional and higher pressure. The adapter for pumping up footballs might also help in this regard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T09:59:44.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6712" CreationDate="2015-04-30T12:58:10.870" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could also try the old vacuum panty hose trick. Your neighbors might think you are crazy, if they see you vacuuming the lawn :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W4G4w.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W4G4wm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2340" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-04-30T13:03:48.577" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T13:03:48.577" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6811" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6815" CreationDate="2015-04-30T14:27:00.657" Score="8" ViewCount="2083" Body="&lt;p&gt;Air-free ice dilutes drinks less. The naive way is to boil the water. But it seems like a waste of fuel. I have both a stove and microwave. How do I make air-free ice without using as much fuel?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4600" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-04-30T21:25:55.520" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T04:41:38.257" Title="How to make air-free ice?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6812" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6679" CreationDate="2015-04-30T14:32:19.813" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a large wide necked bottle in my bedroom, and if I've accumulated a large amount of coins, I'll throw all of the lower value ones in the bottle when I change clothes. When a decent amount has accumulated in the bottle, I can bag them up and deposit them in the bank. As an aside, everyone has an abundance of coins sometimes, so don't be embarrassed about counting them on the counter, the clues in the name ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T14:32:19.813" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6793" CreationDate="2015-04-30T16:41:35.037" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had good success leaving pots with burnt on food soaking overnight with biological washing powder + cold water. The enzymes in that sort of washing powder are designed to break up that sort of thing!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5394" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T16:41:35.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6811" CreationDate="2015-04-30T18:46:38.427" Score="6" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Freeze it slowly&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with freezers today is that they're just too fast. Still water doesn't have time to let all the air out before it's trapped in ice. By slowing it down, you can get clearer ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to do this is by changing the setting on your freezer. Use something very close to freezing, say -1C or 30F. For most freezers, this will be the warmest setting. The downside to this is that it will affect everything else in the freezer as well. If you have food in there you'd like to keep colder, this probably isn't the method for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way is by using something insulated. You can probably find a plastic or styrofoam cooler that will fit an ice tray (and fit in your freezer). Put your tray in it, and toss it in the freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both of these things will cause it to take &lt;em&gt;much&lt;/em&gt; longer to freeze. The one time I tried the freezer temperature method, it took about 24 hours for it to completely freeze two trays, but they were nice and clear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cooler method probably takes longer, but I haven't tried that. I read online that a &lt;em&gt;good&lt;/em&gt; cooler can keep water unfrozen for a few days. If that's the case, try it with the lid cracked a bit. This should speed it up some while still providing a good bit of insulation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="89" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T18:46:38.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6793" CreationDate="2015-04-30T20:20:07.307" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easy one. I buy stainless steel pads, sold in the kitchen dept at grocery stores where the kitchen scrub pads are.  Soap + water + stainless steel scrubby and you are good to go in minutes. This even gets off baked on scrambled egg and bacon grease.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5401" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T20:20:07.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6648" CreationDate="2015-04-30T20:32:51.520" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used WD-40 to buff up my SS appliances.  not only does it clean things off well, but the appliance is resistant to fingerprints for a while, afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5402" LastActivityDate="2015-04-30T20:32:51.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6818" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6811" CreationDate="2015-04-30T20:53:00.337" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several methods &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Clear-Ice&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;described on this website&lt;/a&gt; and summarized here.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Disclaimer, I've not tried any of these except using purified water, which does work well.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use pure water. This method looks to get as much of the air and mineral impurities out of the water as possible before freezing, start with already distilled water. Filtered bottled water will work, or any water purified by reverse osmosis.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Top-Down Freezing Method&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a cooler to will insulate your ice cubes, forcing them to freeze slowly from the top down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place your ice tray, mold or other freezing container at the bottom of the cooler, open to the top. Fill your tray or molds with water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pour water into the bottom of the cooler, filling in around your ice tray or molds. This water will seal off your ice cubes, keeping cold air from freezing the sides or bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place the cooler with the lid off in your freezer. Make sure your freezer is not set too cold—17-25°F should do it. Leave the cooler for 24 hours.&#xA;away the ice around your tray or molds and remove your ice cubes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;High-Temperature Freezing Method&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Set your freezer to just below freezing, around 30°F or -1°C.  Fill an ice tray or mold with water and place put it in the freezer. Leave it to freeze for 24 hours. The slow freeze should force out any gasses and impurities, leaving you with perfectly clear ice cubes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Bottom freezing method&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fill up a bowl with water then dump a lot of salt into it to prevent it from freezing then put it in the freezer. Be careful not to put too little water in the bowl or the freezing will release enough heat to warm up the salt water to 0°C before the ice cubes finish freezing. The colder the freezer is, the higher the concentration of salt needs to be to prevent the salt water from freezing. &#xA;Leave the salt water in the freezer at least 3 hours to get really cold.&#xA;Take the bowl of salt water out of the freezer to prevent the water in the ice cube tray from freezing from the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fill up an ice cube tray with water then float it on the salt water in the freezer which is denser than fresh water. The result is bubble free ice that is super strong and crack free because it froze without any trapped regions of water ever forming during the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Boiling Method&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;(added for the sake of completeness, I realize you don't want to boil water in your question).&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Boil the water twice. Boiling removes air bubbles from the liquid, allowing the water molecules to stick together even harder in the freezer.&#xA;After boiling the first time, allow the water to cool. Then boil again.&#xA;Keep the cooling water covered to prevent any dust from collecting on the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cover the tray as it cools to keep particulate out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-05-01T14:25:20.943" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T14:25:20.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6819" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6758" CreationDate="2015-05-01T02:38:14.727" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had some leftover vinyl siding (from having exterior siding installed).  I nailed it to the wall (interlocking as you would if you were installing it normally).  Works great and now I don't have to worry about how to store the extra pieces (encase an exterior piece gets damaged).  It lays very close to the wall, but still provides a fairly soft surface to bounce a door off of.  You might be able to ask for some scrap pieces if you see someone house getting sided.  Each piece should be at least a couple of feet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5410" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T02:38:14.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6820" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6825" CreationDate="2015-05-01T05:24:17.590" Score="4" ViewCount="204" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a stainless steel stove that is covered with old oil splatter and other spills. What would be the easiest way to clean it? I would prefer to not use off the shelf cleaning agents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5411" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T09:59:37.137" Title="What is the best way to clean a stove?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6802" CreationDate="2015-05-01T05:41:07.223" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wgF8s.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wgF8sm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;table fan&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try using a table fan like the one above near the commonplace window. I'm not exactly sure how the setup of your apartment is, but this technique may work. I use it at my place because the air is sometimes too still and it gets stuffy in my apartment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j6IEM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;glass mounted exhaust fan&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option could be to use a glass mounted exhaust fan that you could place on your window that faces West to pull the air out from the commonplace window. (I'm sure you'll find better looking alternatives than the one linked.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5411" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-01T10:03:17.817" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T10:03:17.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6822" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6688" CreationDate="2015-05-01T05:47:50.320" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can drastically reduce the flapping of the papers by using at least two foot rulers on each sheet. Place them at the 2 long edges of the sheet. Being flat, they shouldn't interfere with your writing, and being stationary, they should be allowed during your examinations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5411" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T05:47:50.320" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6823" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6882" CreationDate="2015-05-01T06:21:31.040" Score="9" ViewCount="2616" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have 3 mango trees in my garden and my house is surrounded by a 4.5 feet compound wall. Random kids from my street tend to climb upon my wall and start to steal mangoes. sometimes they throw stones to get them, which falls &amp;amp; spoils flower pots in my garden. How to protect my mangoes and prevent them from stealing? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T15:23:54.493" Title="Bad kids stealing mangoes from my trees at home" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6824" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2015-05-01T06:21:33.407" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tap the &lt;strong&gt;lid&lt;/strong&gt; of the jar on a &lt;strong&gt;horizontal hard surface&lt;/strong&gt;. Try and keep the bottle as horizontal as possible making sure the glass doesn't hit the surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat this about 4 to 5 times at while rotating the bottle so as to tap different points of the edge of the lid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once this is done, you should be able twist the lid off easily.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried this technique multiple times with success every time using my marble kitchen counter as the hard surface. In case it doesn't budge, try tapping the edge of the lid a few more times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This technique will allow you to reuse the lid after the jar has been opened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5411" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T06:21:33.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6820" CreationDate="2015-05-01T06:47:42.540" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most common cleaner (&lt;em&gt;not off the shelf&lt;/em&gt;) is citrus vinegar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0lgL3.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0lgL3m.png&quot; alt=&quot;Citrus Vinegar&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is very simple to make this, the only downside is that it takes 2 weeks of sitting to be completely effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Place citrus peels (any type) in a glass jar (pack fairly tightly) and&#xA;  cover with white vinegar.  Place lid on, and let steep for two weeks. &#xA;  Strain out peels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Mix infused vinegar with an equal amount of water&#xA;  and place in a spray bottle to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://commonsensehome.com/natural-stove-cleaners/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Source&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method is to simply use &lt;strong&gt;Baking Soda&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;amp; &lt;strong&gt;Table Salt&lt;/strong&gt;. What you'll need for this is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 part table salt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 part baking soda&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 part water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix them together and apply to the stove top and scrub away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;If you want something right away&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal favourite is Straight Lemon Juice, it works wonders when removing the grease. Simply apply it directly to the stove top and scrub off the dirt.&#xA;Alternatively, you could use straight vinegar, lemon juice or straight baking soda. They all work well!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2q4vCmiIZE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;YouTube Video&lt;/a&gt; demonstrating using straight baking soda to clean your stove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-01T09:59:37.137" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T09:59:37.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6826" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6823" CreationDate="2015-05-01T08:58:05.647" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a mango tree too and every now and then we experience this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try putting a printed sign on your wall that says:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;The mangoes in this tree are private property. Should you really want one, just ask nicely. :)&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5392" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T08:58:05.647" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6827" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6823" CreationDate="2015-05-01T10:50:48.020" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have seen people try to solve this annoying problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apart from putting the sign that @Carlo Borja suggested, try draping a net over the tree. This will hopefully prevent any stealing as any smart but bad kid would just understand that throwing rocks will not work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4223" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T10:50:48.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6828" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6706" CreationDate="2015-05-01T10:59:58.897" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Eat lots of bread at once- it helps if you chew as little as possible- then the bread keeps together and helps &quot;clean&quot; the throat by dislodging any obstructions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;for more see :&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dw.de/how-to-dislodge-a-fish-bone-stuck-in-your-throat/a-18145579&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.dw.de/how-to-dislodge-a-fish-bone-stuck-in-your-throat/a-18145579&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4223" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T10:59:58.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6811" CreationDate="2015-05-01T14:43:19.997" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use pure water.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt; This method looks to get as much of the air and mineral impurities out of the water as possible before freezing, start with already distilled water. Filtered bottled water will work, or any water purified by reverse osmosis.&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Boil the water twice.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Boiling removes air bubbles from the liquid, allowing the water molecules to stick together even harder in the freezer.&#xA;After boiling the first time, allow the water to cool. Then boil again.&#xA;Keep the cooling water covered to prevent any dust from collecting on the surface.&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pour water into an ice tray or other mold and cover with a plastic wrap to keep out particles.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Make sure that you have let the water cool a little bit before pouring it in the tray so that it doesn't melt the plastic. If you really want to impress, try making extra large clear ice cubes and ice spheres. Nothing like drinking a cocktail on one very large rock.&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Place the ice tray in the freezer.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Leave it for few hours to freeze.&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thats' It ... You have Done !!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5417" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T14:43:19.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6831" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6823" CreationDate="2015-05-01T15:39:59.743" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe you can house your dogs closer to the MANGO tree. A tall fence sounds like it should work but will cost quite a bit of money. I would write a sincere notice, perhaps something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please do not steal my MANGO fruit. You are tresspassing and stealing fruit from my yard is a punishable offense. I have notified the police of tresspassers and they will be looking out for any offenders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5417" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-05-04T11:06:57.250" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T11:06:57.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6833" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-05-01T18:56:26.380" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For hHacks related to searching for items. May be about &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/time&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;time&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;time&lt;/a&gt;,  &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/efficiency&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;efficiency&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;efficiency&lt;/a&gt; etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-28T17:07:39.453" LastActivityDate="2020-09-28T17:07:39.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6834" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-05-01T18:56:26.380" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to searching for items. " OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-28T17:07:39.453" LastActivityDate="2020-09-28T17:07:39.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6758" CreationDate="2015-05-01T21:15:30.493" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The mid 90s BMWs come with a rubber strip of trim that protects the doors (image not mine, but similar).  I don't know why more car companies don't do that&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7e/BMW-E36-convertible.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7e/BMW-E36-convertible.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5421" LastActivityDate="2015-05-01T21:15:30.493" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2263" CreationDate="2015-05-01T22:20:45.993" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A rough nib can be caused by a number of factors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The width of the nib is always key.  An extra-fine or fine nib will always be scratchier than a medium or broad. The Hero pens tend to be mostly extra fines, and they will simply have a scratchier character; even the classic pen it's modelled after, the Parker 51, has scratchier XF nibs than M nibs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first one to look at is the &quot;set&quot; of the nib--whether the tines are properly aligned and even. Usually, bending the tines to make them align properly, and not be angled but parallel to each other may be all that's required to get the nib back into good shape.  Some people write with pressure in such a way as to disturb the set of the nib, so you may have to repeatedly do this for maintenance. Examining the tines under magnification with a loupe can be useful for this. (See: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/workshop_notes.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Richard Binder's nib smoothing workshop notes (PDF)&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A second factor may be the tipping. A fountain pen nib, to write smoothly, should be tipped with a harder material that's been rounded and polished.  Cheaper fountain pen nibs may not be tipped, or the tipping may have broken off and left a porous surface.  In these cases, using a very fine, mild abrasive surface (like 10,000 grit) to smooth the tipping may work, but can be difficult to do correctly without adding an edge.  Light, circular strokes, on a wetted grinding surface may help.  Sometimes, the nib may be past this type of repair and may require replacement or retipping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Inkflow has to do with the air/ink interchange and capillary action. If the pen writes too wetly, drips, or blots a lot, chances are good, the exchange is too heavy.  If the pen skips or runs dry a lot, then the exchange is too light. The air/ink exchange is generally controlled by the fit of the nib against the feed (the plastic the nib rests on). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dried, hardened ink in the feed channels is usually the #1 culprit of a pen that won't start or that skips. Proper fountain pen ink is water-soluable dye. When the water evaporates, the solid pigment can cake and block ink and air passage. A simple soak with water should dissolve the dye, but may take a very long time, depending on how thin the channel is and how accessible it is from soaking. A pen like the Hero is liable to take a good long time (a few days), and will require flushing by filling and emptying the reservoir multiple times.  You do not want to soak metal parts (may corrode), and you do not need to use acidic or alkaline solutions (may affect the plastic), and you don't want to soak it in ink because you may pollute fresh ink in the bottle with crud from the old ink (fungus, sediment).  Time and water will always clear ink from a fountain pen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If flushing doesn't help, then the set of the nib against the feed may be the culprit, but it will require disassembly and adjustment, and this is best done by someone who knows how to service the pen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5422" LastEditorUserId="5422" LastEditDate="2015-05-04T04:42:17.593" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T04:42:17.593" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6837" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6823" CreationDate="2015-05-02T00:56:14.523" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Increase the height of the wall and/or add anti-climbing features like spikes or razor wire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2015-05-02T00:56:14.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6811" CreationDate="2015-05-02T03:49:35.670" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are lots of ways to make nearly-clear ice. I will not discuss those.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are two basic methods to make perfectly clear (gas-free) ice. The easiest by far is to buy a small bar ice maker, also called a &quot;clear ice&quot; maker. Such ice makers are used by bars and restaurants. For about $200 you can get a small one that fits on a counter top. They work by using a cold plate at the bottom and circulating the water. This causes the ice to freeze from the bottom up. Air escapes out the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The do-it-yourself method is a lot more work. The idea is the reverse of the cold-plate method. Put a well-insulated box (like a small cooler or styrofoam box) in the freezer and make a cube tray that will just fit it in the bottom. The idea is that you are going to freeze the ice from the top down. The insulated box prevents any cold from reaching the water, except from the top. In the bottom of each cube cell make a hole. As the ice freezes downwards, it will push the air out the hole. You have to take the ice out as soon as it reaches the bottom of the tray, otherwise you will have bumps on the bottom of the ice if it is allowed to grow through the holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2015-05-02T03:49:35.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6839" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6840" CreationDate="2015-05-02T07:01:32.500" Score="1" ViewCount="239" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am living in middle east, so it is common around here to develop sinuses.&#xA;I have been affected by it for so long I can't remember feeling well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I lost my handkerchief and there is not a single tissue paper around a mile, no restroom within sight. I have to save myself from embarrassment. What should I use to blow my nose? I feel like if I don't blow my nose, my nose will stop taking in air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5427" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-05-03T00:01:26.350" LastActivityDate="2015-05-03T00:01:26.350" Title="How to control my sinuses when I lose my handkerchief" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6840" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6839" CreationDate="2015-05-02T07:51:16.767" Score="3" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find an empty open space (preferably with no one looking)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close one nostril with your finger, inhale deeply and then shoot the snot out of the other nostril. Make sure you shoot it out with as much force as possible to prevent your face from getting messed up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat the process with the other nostril.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have a bottle of water with you, you could use that to clean up after you're done.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, for blocked sinuses, I would suggest doing a nose wash every morning. You can gt to know more about it here: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webmd.com/allergies/tc/saltwater-washes-nasal-saline-lavage-or-irrigation-for-sinusitis-topic&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.webmd.com/allergies/tc/saltwater-washes-nasal-saline-lavage-or-irrigation-for-sinusitis-topic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5411" LastActivityDate="2015-05-02T07:51:16.767" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6842" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-03T08:30:30.840" Score="3" ViewCount="169" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't have any person to help me around and I have the manual blood pressure measuring device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="108" LastActivityDate="2015-05-03T20:40:14.140" Title="How do I measure my own blood pressure with the manual blood pressure machine?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6843" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6848" CreationDate="2015-05-03T16:30:08.857" Score="0" ViewCount="760" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is small rat in my house I want to get rid of. I have kept poison and rat bone but nothing happened. Any solutions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6445" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-04T11:25:15.793" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T11:25:15.793" Title="How to get rid of rats in house with/without killing it" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-05-04T17:07:56.550" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6844" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-03T18:25:07.023" Score="8" ViewCount="718" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a couple of narrow pipes and couple of bent pipes in my home. I want to bring electric wires from one end to other end. I need simple, cheap &amp;amp; quickest ways to do that. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T07:42:52.723" Title="How to fish electric wire from one end to other end of a long pipe" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6845" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6844" CreationDate="2015-05-03T18:50:03.983" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best solution is to use the tool designed for the task: a 'fish tape' or wire puller. This is a flexible tape or wire designed to be pushed through electrical conduits. Push the tape through, hook your electrical wires to the tape, and pull the tape back, dragging the electrical wires along.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a pinch, you can try this (works only if your conduit has no wiring boxes or branches):  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find an old audio cassette you don't mind destroying. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull the tape from the cassette. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a vacuum cleaner, put its nozzle on one end of the conduit. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Thread the tape into the other end, and let the vacuum cleaner pull it through. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach a fishing line or other thin thread to the tape. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull that through. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach a thicker line to the thin line and pull that through. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the thicker line to pull the electrical wires through. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2015-05-04T07:42:52.723" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T07:42:52.723" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6847" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6842" CreationDate="2015-05-03T19:43:49.443" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Performing the trial on yourself has the benefit that you can actually physically experience the points where your blood pressure is at it's highest and at it's lowest. I would recommend that you get your blood pressure measured via a digital device at a pharmacy, elsewhere, and observe how your body responds during the trial.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should physically experience two distinct phases, one where you feel that the internal stress on your blood vessels has peaked, after which you begin releasing the pressure and experience a different state where you feel dizzy and weak from the sudden onset of oxygen. It is when you experience these two states that your systolic and diastolic readings are taken.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wikipedia &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blood_pressure#Noninvasive&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;references&lt;/a&gt; that, to increase accuracy, for 5 minutes before the reading, one should sit upright in a chair with one's feet flat on the floor and with limbs uncrossed. The blood pressure cuff should always be against bare skin, as readings taken over a shirt sleeve are less accurate. During the reading, the arm that is used should be relaxed and kept at heart level, for example by resting it on a table.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6448" LastEditorUserId="6448" LastEditDate="2015-05-03T19:50:54.270" LastActivityDate="2015-05-03T19:50:54.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6848" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6843" CreationDate="2015-05-03T22:46:08.293" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are humane traps such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.havahart.com/store/animal-traps/rats&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Havahart&lt;/a&gt;. Peanut butter is &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; attractive for rodents. BTW, I have stayed in a national park which had a mouse problem in cabins... When I went to bed, a humane trap had gotten one critter, so I left a pencil for it to nibble, rather than the hard wire cage. In the morning, it had two more buddies awaiting a trip into the woods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-05-03T22:46:08.293" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6849" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6850" CreationDate="2015-05-04T01:48:02.583" Score="5" ViewCount="2420" Body="&lt;p&gt;My car is black and I live in Australia. When I go to buy groceries it gets unbearably hot inside the car (&lt;em&gt;especially in summer&lt;/em&gt;). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/npD3V.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/npD3Vm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Black Car&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there a quick way to cool down my car so that I don't have to blast the air-con or wait for 10-15 minutes?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="4019" LastEditDate="2015-05-04T23:47:32.963" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T11:35:30.640" Title="How to cool a car down quickly" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-05-06T00:58:32.500" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6850" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6849" CreationDate="2015-05-04T02:44:11.740" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two hot things to deal with: SURFACES and AIR&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;AIR has pretty much one best solution, exchange the air. Opening one door can take a long time if you're just waiting passively for the air to covect out. You can actually see the hot air if you look on a hot day for the air shimmer or (even cooler) watch the shadow of the door you've opened. If you have passengers opening the passenger side the smart thing to do is coordinate opening your door before they get in and leave it open as they enter, this gives air time to enter from the windward size and exit from the leeward. You can turnover the air in a car in a few seconds with even slight wind this way and if you're sly about it the passenger may never know. I do this a lot. If it's just you getting into the car it's a little tricky to open opposing doors. One possibility is to have a door and sunroof open to get crossflow but if it's a power sunroof opening it can take too long and put strain on your battery. If you are alone and have no convenient sunroof then you may have to resort to the old &quot;swing around a magazine&quot; approach or some other inelegant way to move the air although since you're alone in this case nobody should see :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;SURFACES are harder to cool because they have both more thermal mass and lower thermal dissipation (air is an insulator but convection actually exchanges the air which increases cooling speed by factors of 100). My usual solution for surfaces is to pick a couple important ones and change the surface into something that doesn't gather or convey heat to the user as well. This is a good reason for wood steering wheels or certain types of steering wheel and seat covers. Choices all depend on your preferred looks and textures as well as which surfaces get hot enough to be worth fixing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a lot of fine variations here (like maybe a small battery fan to move the air). I look forward to useful additions in the comments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6453" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T02:44:11.740" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6851" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6849" CreationDate="2015-05-04T06:18:25.977" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are solar powered fans that will circulate air through your car without draining the battery. Not sure how well they work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should also be using one of those reflective screens inside the windshield - they're a bit of a hassle to put in and take out each time you park, but worthwhile just in keeping your car interior from deteriorating prematurely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also try to park in the shade, or go in the evening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as cooling the car down quickly, simply rolling the windows down and driving for a few minutes is probably the most efficient way to do it. The car will get a lot hotter than the air outside, even on a hot day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T06:18:25.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6852" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-04T06:46:28.523" Score="3" ViewCount="876" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have 3 boxes that I need to return to Amazon, and they only gave me 1 label, but the items came individually in their own 24&quot; x 30&quot; x 6&quot; boxes, and I don't have a box that can fit them all. Because they're all identically sized, and I had a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prDvbh-rdnY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;fancy-schmancy machine&lt;/a&gt;, I could strap them according to UPS guidelines. The local UPS store doesn't have (or won't admit to having) a strapper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My ideas have been to use a bunch of paper from paper bags along with a bunch of tape to basically make a form-fitting &quot;bag&quot;...but that might get shredded pretty quickly. I could also manually strap them with some wire (soldered together), but the guy at the UPS store might give me some grief about my homebrew strapping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's a good way to bundle 3 boxes into one for shipping?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1660" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T13:31:14.687" Title="How can I package 3 large boxes together into one shipment?" Tags="&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6853" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6758" CreationDate="2015-05-04T07:19:02.063" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Buy a smaller, more fuel efficient car? You can also tape a pice of foam to the car door or garage door. Honestly I think most people care more about the dents in their car doors than they do about the massive holes in the ozone layer from driving those huge SUVs!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6454" LastEditorUserId="6454" LastEditDate="2015-05-04T13:59:23.527" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T13:59:23.527" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6854" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6869" CreationDate="2015-05-04T07:46:19.423" Score="3" ViewCount="1366" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yesterday I had to empty the garbage bin which contained a heavy plastic bag. The bag turned out to be too heavy and it ripped at some point. I decided I had to get some stuff out and put that in a new plastic bag, which was quite gross and took more time than I wanted to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was hoping there would be a more efficient way. I live on the first floor of an apartment so lifting the bin and turning it upside down in a garbage can is not an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want a solution for when this problem reoccurs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1206" LastEditorUserId="4019" LastEditDate="2015-05-05T15:22:18.267" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:38:24.203" Title="Empty bin with bag that is too heavy" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;trash&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6856" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6823" CreationDate="2015-05-04T08:56:35.663" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Inject &lt;strong&gt;laxitive&lt;/strong&gt; the ones closest to the wall which are easiest to steal (the low hanging fruit haha). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5331" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T08:56:35.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6852" CreationDate="2015-05-04T13:31:14.687" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You generally want to keep your new construction as cube-like as possible.&#xA;In your case, this would result in a 24&quot; x 30&quot; x 18&quot; box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have cardboard sheets available, use these as struts at the 3x6&quot; sides to place the boxes between. Use tape or whatever you have around to keep it together. If you use rope or something similar, make sure to put the first layer on the sheets. The sheets will prevent (most of) the damage to the actual packages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stick the label to one of the cardboard sheets and voilà, you got yourself a package.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="38" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T13:31:14.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6859" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6798" CreationDate="2015-05-04T15:39:16.667" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found it hard to find a good picture of a reservoir. This one from wikipedia isn't great but it will suit. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CNkNN.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CNkNNm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Toilet reservoir&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flush_toilet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most toilet reservoirs look similar to this. The actual parts may vary but the function should be the same. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have a swimmer (1) which will &quot;tell&quot; the toilet when it's full, by floating on the water, releasing the pressure knob 11 when the favoured water level (10) is reached and thus stopping the filing of the toilet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you drain the toilet by flushing (8) the stopper 6 opens to let the water urn out. With this, the swimmer goes don, pressing on the button (11) and refilling the toilet. If you put extra water into the reservoir it will fill, until it reaches the opening next 5. Any more water will drain through 7 into the toilet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefor in a standard toilet, there is no risk in overfilling the reservoir. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BUT: Please note, that water tank from different sources can be filled with a lot of minerals (not in the case of a dehumidifier, since it's nearly distilled water) or microbiological contaminations. These can grow in your reservoir, producing a biofilm which will start smelling/ be unhygienic etc. So please have an eye on the cleaning schedule.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4412" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-04T18:29:05.573" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T18:29:05.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6860" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6751" CreationDate="2015-05-04T16:08:22.087" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Avoid touching the hot surface of the iron directly with the clothes you are ironing. &#xA;Use another cotton cloth in between. That way the color dyes won't burn off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6458" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T16:08:22.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6861" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6751" CreationDate="2015-05-04T18:17:45.997" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sprinkle some water on the clothes and iron them in a high temperature, as in this process the heat will be used for both evaporating water droplets and ironing clothes. I hope this ironing process doesn't interfere with the color of the clothes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T18:17:45.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6862" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6823" CreationDate="2015-05-04T18:29:31.170" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Don't take this the wrong way&lt;/em&gt;, I kept a fake sign board saying &quot;Please don't climb this compound wall, it is electrified&quot; actually it wasn't electrified at all. Now I removed that sign board because I was warned by a Cop. So my friends please don't try this method. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T18:29:31.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6863" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6849" CreationDate="2015-05-04T18:48:09.603" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some Ways that you May Like...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Most Efficient: Slamming Car Doors from One Side&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Open all the doors on both the sides.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  Keep the window up.&#xA;  Now grab both car doors on one side and get ready.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Now slam and close the doors as fast you can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;All the hot air will gush out in that action.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Works at once. But repeat for better results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Avoid Heating Up using Sun Screens&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wv4U5.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. solar-powered car exhaust system&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uDAJY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uDAJYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Best way is to Find shaded parking&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5417" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-05T06:51:18.630" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T06:51:18.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6864" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-04T20:36:13.050" Score="1" ViewCount="729" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are red stains on the white plastic parts on the inside of my dishwasher. I'm guessing they are from tomato / bolognese sauce. Running the dishwasher again does not remove them. What is a good and safe way of cleaning these stains?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6463" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T21:02:31.863" Title="How to remove tomato sauce stains from dishwasher?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6865" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6864" CreationDate="2015-05-04T21:02:31.863" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Seems like bleach, or a bleach pen, could work. Test it first on a part of the dishwasher that you don't normally see, just to make sure it doesn't cause any discoloration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-05-04T21:02:31.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6866" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6873" CreationDate="2015-05-05T01:04:42.930" Score="4" ViewCount="164" Body="&lt;p&gt;Obviously you can't simply remove a sunburn, that'd be nice.  I am just wondering if anyone knows any tips or tricks to soothe it and/or make it go away faster?  Other than obvious things like lotion, sunscreen, and pain medicine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5145" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-05T09:37:54.943" LastActivityDate="2015-05-06T10:54:02.537" Title="Sunburn Soothing and Removing Tips and Tricks?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6868" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-05T03:36:19.060" Score="7" ViewCount="1342" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was reading some clickbait &quot;cleaning hacks&quot; article, and it mentioned cleaning a mattress by using vodka in a spray bottle, then leaving it to air dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is this actually effective? If so, I'd rather use something with even more alcohol, like everclear (190 proof).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any other more effective ways to clean a mattress?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4785" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-05T09:37:48.333" LastActivityDate="2017-04-30T05:05:34.210" Title="How to clean a mattress?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6854" CreationDate="2015-05-05T04:28:18.240" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I am understanding the situation you could:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lie the bin on its side after tying the bag and ease the bag out that way. Rolling and pulling could help. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ways to stop this from occurring:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a rubber band or just tie off the bottom of the bag so that when you fill it you will fill it only partially and then the bag will be lighter.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T04:28:18.240" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6870" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6849" CreationDate="2015-05-05T04:48:47.217" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Carry a spray bottle of water.  Before getting into the car, spray all the surfaces, especially the ones you'll touch, with water and let it evaporate.  Repeat until the surface is cool.  And while driving, you can occasionally spray yourself...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And next time, buy a white car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T04:48:47.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6871" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6854" CreationDate="2015-05-05T04:49:46.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are not stingy with the bags, just put a Second bag from the top and lift your can up side down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With this way, you used 2 bags, but together they're strong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6467" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T04:49:46.537" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6872" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6823" CreationDate="2015-05-05T08:15:36.863" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Install a fake CCTV camera on the fence overlooking the tree. Try to find the best compromise between cost and realism, including warning signs, wires leading to nowhere, blinking LEDs, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4027" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T08:15:36.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6873" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6866" CreationDate="2015-05-05T09:45:32.940" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cool Milk&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soak a wash cloth in cool milk and keep in soaked until the wash cloth gets completely saturated with cold milk. Let the excess milk drain off. Now, drape the wash cloth around the affected part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cucumber, Rose Water and Lemon Juice Pack&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The acidic property of lemon acts as a natural bleach in removing tan and fighting pimples.  The cucumber juice and rose water acts as cooling agents for soothing the blemished skin. Take a table spoon each of cucumber juice, lemon juice and rose water and mix in a bowl. Apply with cotton on tanned areas, wait for 10 minutes and wash off with cold water. Apply this pack every day after you get back home from the sun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can also use &lt;strong&gt;Aloe Vera&lt;/strong&gt; gel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Caution&lt;/strong&gt;: I am not sure how lemon will work if your face skin gets tanned. So don't include lemon if your face skin is tanned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4472" LastEditorUserId="4472" LastEditDate="2015-05-06T10:54:02.537" LastActivityDate="2015-05-06T10:54:02.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6874" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6893" CreationDate="2015-05-05T09:51:11.087" Score="6" ViewCount="1376" Body="&lt;p&gt;Now and then , the wall gets dirty even after regular cleaning with dry cloth and other equipments. But greasy spots on wall cannot be cleaned without using damp cloth with little soap. This leads to wearing of paints and makes it dull. I need hack to clean the grease without affecting the wall paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4472" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-05T10:55:18.353" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T08:14:06.183" Title="Clean walls without removing its paint" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6875" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-05-05T10:56:47.333" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to applying and removing paint from various surfaces or &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt; paint and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt; of paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-05T10:56:47.333" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T10:56:47.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6876" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-05-05T10:56:47.333" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to applying and removing paint from various surfaces or [cleaning paint] and [cleaning] of paint." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-05T10:56:47.333" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T10:56:47.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6877" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6849" CreationDate="2015-05-05T11:35:30.640" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a magazine or (better) sheet of still board held at angle in air stream as an air deflector - 45 degrees or so from forward facing with leading edge into wind while driving works wonders (This may or may not violate Oz regulations :-) ). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the days of &quot;quarterlights&quot; the same effect was achieved by rotating them about 135 degrees from closed so the blunt front edges protruded into the air flow.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah!&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And it makes YOU cool immediately while the car interior follows. | &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Small solar powered window fans do not have enough airflow in hot sun - even in NZ. Ask me how I know. Something I haven't tried but intend to is to enable either the airconditioning fan or a suitably larger in-window unit to get useful air changes. Battery life needs watching.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leaving all windows somewhat down works quite well. This adds a security hazard. I've seen lock-in grills that provide substantial open spze and which slot over window glass and into top of frame. Wind down - insert-wind up to lock in place. Probably very effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tasteful foil covered whole of windscreen fold out sheets have their place. try this: Stand somewhere say 1 floor up as close to vertically above car as possible. Look down onto car. Be amazed what % of total projected looking-up area is in glass. I'd guess at over 50% in &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/npD3V.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the car&lt;/a&gt; you show above. Effectively reducing that area with window screens is going is going to help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4109" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T11:35:30.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6823" CreationDate="2015-05-05T12:41:09.707" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Can you create a convincing mannequin that would give the impression from a distance that someone was watching?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T12:41:09.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6879" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6884" CreationDate="2015-05-05T13:37:21.920" Score="8" ViewCount="7904" Body="&lt;p&gt;I currently don't have a dryer, so I have to hang my clothes on drying racks. I also have to do this inside, since I don't have much of a yard outside. How can I make a room less humid, especially on rainy or generally humid days,  so the clothes dry faster?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5424" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T15:29:56.797" Title="Dehumidify a room for drying laundry" Tags="&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6880" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6879" CreationDate="2015-05-05T14:22:59.443" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;An electric &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/b?node=267557011&quot;&gt;dehumidifier&lt;/a&gt; would reduce humidity, but would not necessarily be more efficient than a clothes dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Calcium chloride is sold as a dehumidifier, but it quickly &quot;fills up&quot; with water, forming a semi-liquid mess, so it would be of no help for your application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a furnace-room where there is a hot water heater or furnace that runs most of the time, humidity is usually lower there because of the heat and the airflow. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T14:22:59.443" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6881" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-05T14:38:24.643" Score="10" ViewCount="63044" Body="&lt;p&gt;In a hot, closed room with just one opening (say, the door), where should a moveable fan be aimed for maximum cooling of the room. What is the science behind it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example since hot air rises...if the fan is on the floor it should be aimed towards you? And a higher elevated fan aimed outside the door to blow the hot air out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;ETA: Cooling the room. I assume to cool self you turn fan towards self...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user6472" LastEditorUserId="172" LastEditDate="2015-06-28T18:55:01.320" LastActivityDate="2020-04-15T05:50:39.053" Title="Where should a fan be aimed for maximum cooling of a room with one opening?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;summer&gt;&lt;fan&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6882" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6823" CreationDate="2015-05-05T15:23:54.493" Score="4" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Prune the tree&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Immediately after harvest this year, prune the tree away from the wall.  Make sure that all the branches are well inside the wall, and lower to the ground.  By making the tree less visible, and requiring people to completely climb over the fence you'll discourage most random casual theft.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Further, the tree should fruit more productively over time if it is well-pruned, and should you lose additional fruit to theft, it won't impact you as significantly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Plant another tree&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another tactic is to plant another mango tree, thus producing twice as much fruit as you have now, allowing you to freely give the fruit away without worrying too much about whether permission was obtained.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Extend the fence up&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Adding another 2-3 feet of lattice, wire, or bamboo fencing on top of your existing wall may be permissible (check your local building codes).  Lightweight and inexpensive, it should be easy to install.  Because it's not heavy duty, climbing over it would be an act of destruction, and will discourage many people from attempting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The extension will also limit visibility, and make rock-throwing less successful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Pinch buds at beginning of season&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a few minutes work a day at the beginning of the season, you can remove the flowers or fruit buds from the side of the tree that overhangs past the fence, and locations that are easy to get to from the fence.  Just remove the buds or flowers by pinching and twisting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The remaining fruiting locations will typically do even better than usual, as the tree will expend most of its energy on the surviving buds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T15:23:54.493" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6883" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-05T15:27:25.503" Score="8" ViewCount="345" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is my school's assembly area :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OLtQU.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OLtQUm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The place is generally used for the assembly and various other things. But the problem is that it receives a lot of sunlight and it is difficult to use it during the later part of the day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, I would like something like a roof, which doesn't entirely block out sunlight but makes the place a little more comfortable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing I have thought of is installing small nets or rods and then growing creepers on it which would act as a roof. But I am unsure whether this is practical. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. I am new to lifehacks.SE and so am not sure whether this question rightly belongs to the site or not. So, please mention in the comments if it is off-topic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All kinds of solutions are welcome but it would be great if the solution is eco-friendly. Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6473" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-05T15:58:09.507" LastActivityDate="2015-05-07T18:48:21.933" Title="Avoiding sunlight in school assembly area" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6879" CreationDate="2015-05-05T15:29:56.797" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Removing humidity from the air is an energy intensive process.  Further, while your clothes will dry faster in a lower humidity environment, they will still dry in a humid environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Increasing the airflow, even on humid days, will significantly speed up drying.  The clothes are still more damp than the air, so moving more air past them will remove water from them more quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fans are much less expensive to operate than dehumidifiers and heaters.  Put the clothes in an area where you can move air into and back out of the room.  If you have two windows in the drying room, that would be best - have one fan pulling air into the room via one window, and the other fan blowing air out of the room via the other window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you only have one window, pull air from the door into the room, and then blow it out the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your room doesn't have two openings to increase the airflow, set up an oscillating fan near the one opening that alternately blows air out of the room and pulls air into the room. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, if you have forced air heating/cooling, you can turn the fan of that system on and it will circulate the air through the room into the rest of the house, where you can ventilate the more humid air outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T15:29:56.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6885" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6866" CreationDate="2015-05-05T15:33:39.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try plain black tea.  You soak a paper towel in the tea and lay it on the affected area.  You may need help depending on where this is.  Leave it on your back until the towel is dry.  Not sure why this works but my mother did it for us when we were younger and it seemed to help. Then there are the more obvious lotions.  Aloe Vera gel works well, but actual Aloe Vera from the plant works better if you have one/can get one.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T15:33:39.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6886" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6749" CreationDate="2015-05-05T16:47:45.023" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that keeping hairbands in an airtight container keeps them stretchy for much longer than if they are left out. Also if you use hair products such as gels or hairsprays your bands will break down faster than normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6476" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T16:47:45.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6887" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-05T17:02:18.897" Score="6" ViewCount="4189" Body="&lt;p&gt;My girlfriend's fingers are becoming slightly thinner with time. Her ring is now a bit too big for her finger. She tried to switch from one finger to another. The two thumbs are too big (and it would look kinda ugly on the thumb) and the 8 other fingers are too small. The ring cannot be easily resized down further more due to its design and as it is not a very fancy ring, we don't feel like paying too much (or even anything!) to make the necessary modifications. Its value is sentimental.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can we make sure the ring doesn't get lost?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We thought about an elastic to make sure it doesn't move but it is ugly. We thought about adding stuff in the interior of the ring to resize the internal part of the ring but couldn't find something that worked fine. Do you have a trick?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1760" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-07T02:25:48.023" LastActivityDate="2015-05-07T14:41:33.357" Title="How to not lose an oversized ring?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;jewelry&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6888" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6887" CreationDate="2015-05-05T17:21:57.640" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;She could hang it from a necklace and avoid the fitting thing altogether.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T17:21:57.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6887" CreationDate="2015-05-05T19:16:30.430" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even if a jeweler couldn't make the ring smaller, the jeweler could most likely add a thin coating of a similar metal to the inside of the ring, making the hole smaller.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-05-06T16:27:50.313" LastActivityDate="2015-05-06T16:27:50.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6887" CreationDate="2015-05-05T23:33:33.340" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;What about using hot glue on the inside of the ring as a filler. It would make the ring smaller, and is removable and sort of adjustable (using a knife or other tools or limited heat sources).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NB! I have not tried this my self, but it should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T23:33:33.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6648" CreationDate="2015-05-05T23:57:28.120" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I sold my previous apartment I was told to use cooking oils to clean stainless steel surfaces, i.e. canola oil, olive oil, or similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To my surprise this turned out really nice, and the oil is usually easily accessible. Have used this trick ever since. Just add a few drops to a cloth and wipe it clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-05-05T23:57:28.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6892" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6881" CreationDate="2015-05-06T02:44:12.373" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This depends on your environment. If the temperature is cooler outside the room blow the air into the room with the fan either in the doorway or just outside it to get the cooler air into the room. If the room is cooler than outside close the door. If they are the same temperature it won't matter. I've found that blowing cooler air up and at angles to the walls helps keep the whole room cooler since it circulates throughout the room and helps keep the hot air at the ceiling from getting really hot. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-05-06T02:44:12.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6893" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6874" CreationDate="2015-05-06T13:40:18.143" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Paint is usually hard to clean unless you have special paints. Some things you can try are: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using sponges not cloths. This promotes dabbing not rubbing which removes paint. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use mild soaps or even no soap. Yes, dish soap is good for grease removal, but it is not good for paint. So use mild soaps and try to extract the oil from the paint. Using flour or cornstarch on the wall helps drag the oil out and then dabbing clean with a wet sponge works. Not using soap at all helps keep paint intact. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lessen exposure to moisture on the paint to as short as possible and try not to rub or dab paint very much. Also, try not to wait to treat stains clean them immediately. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-05-06T13:40:18.143" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6894" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6881" CreationDate="2015-05-06T17:26:52.993" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since there is only a single opening, air would have to flow both in and out of the same passage. To direct the coldest air into the room, place the fan at bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-05-06T17:26:52.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6897" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6887" CreationDate="2015-05-07T06:28:48.913" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;She could try wearing a second ring on the same finger; this second ring must fit more snugly, and she has to wear it &quot;above&quot; the old one (i.e. further toward the tip of the finger). The new ring should then block the original.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Make sure the new ring doesn't fit through the hole of the original ring...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2015-05-07T08:14:01.980" LastActivityDate="2015-05-07T08:14:01.980" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6898" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-07T09:22:22.860" Score="7" ViewCount="4461" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to scan a book which has more than 1000 pages, but I don't want to turn every single page in the book. Is there any easier way to scan the entire book without having to turn all the pages by hand?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4505" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-07T12:09:03.833" LastActivityDate="2018-05-08T13:12:20.133" Title="Easy way to scan a book" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;time&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6899" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6887" CreationDate="2015-05-07T12:09:46.723" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not really a hack because you have to buy them, but get a ring clip (also known as ring guards, ring sizers, ring adjusters) - they sell 'em on Ebay and other places; they just clip inside the ring and make it smaller. Amazon sells something called ring snuggies, they're just a plastic tube you pop over the underside of the ring, not sure how effective they are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-05-07T12:57:38.590" LastActivityDate="2015-05-07T12:57:38.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6900" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6883" CreationDate="2015-05-07T12:15:39.963" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, I'm wondering what you'd be planting these climbers or creepers in - they'd need to be in the ground to make any size, pots will restrict them too much. Also, your idea of nets or rods for climbers won't work - the weight of the climbers will pull down the support system, probably on top of everyone's heads. You can build a solid wood &lt;strong&gt;pergola&lt;/strong&gt; and then add climbers, but if the ground there is solid paved or concreted, you'd need to make holes in it for the foot of the pergola and also to be able to plant climbers. If you have to make holes in it anyway, why not plant a few trees for natural shade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise, some sort of large awning suspended across from the top building to the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;UPDATED ANSWER; You've said you'd be planting creepers in large pots on the first floor and having ropes strung across for them to cling to. The trouble with plants is, they always want to grow upwards, not sideways. This means they need tying in or persuading to grow along something, and that won't be possible suspended in air. You may get a branch to go along a rope, but the distance you want to cover will be unachievable (if your picture is of the actual area) because the plant will be restricted in its growth by the pot, even if its a large pot. Lastly, as I said before, weight will be an issue - let's suppose you had open soil on your second floor, and it was deep, meaning there's plenty of root room for a creeper, the weight as it grew would make it a danger to anyone below because it is only held up by some rope or mesh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-05-07T18:48:21.933" LastActivityDate="2015-05-07T18:48:21.933" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6901" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6854" CreationDate="2015-05-07T12:21:05.020" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not a hack, but buy a smaller bin - means you have to empty it more often, but at least it won't mean the contents are so heavy the bags tear. It's certainly the solution I ended up with, living in a similar situation...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-05-07T12:21:05.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6902" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6887" CreationDate="2015-05-07T12:36:09.193" Score="5" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach a &lt;strong&gt;ring wrap&lt;/strong&gt; to the underside of your ring. A ring wrap is a malleable metal band that wraps around the band of your ring to tighten the ring size. Simply place the wrap around the band and secure it using a set of needle-nose pliers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/05/basic-wire-wrapping-how-to-make-a-wrap-ring/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to make your own ring wrap?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c2hIf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c2hIfm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can try using &lt;strong&gt;ring guards&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vjKss.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/u2rkC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ring Snuggies&lt;/strong&gt; which you can find on Amazon.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eAlnQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eAlnQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4472" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-07T14:41:33.357" LastActivityDate="2015-05-07T14:41:33.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6898" CreationDate="2015-05-07T12:51:00.243" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't mind destroying the book: cut off the binding. Now you have a stack of loose pages you can run through a document feeder.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can build a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.diybookscanner.org/&quot;&gt;book scanner&lt;/a&gt;. I've seen scanners that include an &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.diybookscanner.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&amp;amp;t=3125&quot;&gt;automatic page flipper&lt;/a&gt;, but even by hand, you should be able to scan &lt;a href=&quot;http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/02/diy-book-scanning-is-easier-than-you-think/&quot;&gt;up to 1 page spread per second&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-07T12:51:00.243" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6904" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6883" CreationDate="2015-05-07T12:56:16.387" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The Romans used to string ropes across arenas and attach sails to them to provide shade. You could do something like that. &#xA;If you are in a maritime area maybe you could get old sails cheap?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-05-07T12:56:16.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6854" CreationDate="2015-05-07T15:07:14.050" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;2 options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;insert 2 bags, one inside the other in your bin. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make a cradle: a net or webbing that fits around the bag. Place the cradle in the empty bin, then place the bag inside the cradle. When it's full; lift the cradle. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-07T15:07:14.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6909" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6551" CreationDate="2015-05-08T07:47:48.407" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stand on ground next to wall and measure the distance straight up to the 1st floor. Use string or a tape-measure if it reaches. Or use your laser. Then multiply by 13 and add to sea level at ground.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;(x * 13) + 700&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5331" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-08T08:22:59.470" LastActivityDate="2015-05-08T08:22:59.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6910" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-08T13:59:47.637" Score="9" ViewCount="28726" Body="&lt;p&gt;We've probably all been there. You're trying to concentrate when there suddenly... &lt;strong&gt;bzzzzzzt&lt;/strong&gt; you look around and carry on... &lt;strong&gt;bzzzzzzt&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;[10ms pause]&lt;/em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;bzzzzzzzzzt&lt;/strong&gt;.&#xA;You decide to get up to check what's causing this noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There it is: A flying insect (mostly a fly or wasp) furiously trying to escape through the closed window. Most of the time they're just inches away from the open window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually take a &lt;strong&gt;notepad&lt;/strong&gt; and try to flick the insect in the direction of the open window. But just yesterday, when a giant hornet was trapped, I was scared that I would flick it against myself and it took me at least twice the time to get it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes the insect also starts to fly around the room and bangs against multiple windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there any way to make a flying insect leave (faster) on their own or to help them find the open window?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind that I'm a pet friendly (including insects) person and don't want to kill the insect - especially not, if it's a dangerous one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-08T14:11:27.633" LastActivityDate="2019-08-19T19:13:22.047" Title="How can I make flying insects leave?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6911" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6910" CreationDate="2015-05-08T14:32:47.170" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some ways that might work are: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could make then sleepy. But I don't know a product up for this yet, beside maybe smoke. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having a fruity or other  scent by the windows so that they are attracted to them. This way though this might attract bugs back into the room. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have a fan blowing at the window. While this is a waste of energy it makes it harder for the bugs to come in the room and more apt to fly with the current of wind. You could actually put the fan behind them, so that they have fly in the direction of wind. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.petacatalog.com/products/Humane_Bug_Catcher-584-3.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;bug traps&lt;/a&gt; so that you can catch and release them later. There are a variety to choose from so you don't have to worry about inadequacy. Scaring them into the traps could be a good trick.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stopping them from entering is better, better netting on windows, caulking holes and bug repellents are good choices for this. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-05-08T14:32:47.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6914" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6910" CreationDate="2015-05-08T18:15:48.983" Score="10" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place a plastic container over the bug against the window. Now it can't escape. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slide a piece of cardboard between the container and the window, closing the container.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carefully lift the container and cardboard off the window, keeping it closed. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Release the bug outside. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-08T18:15:48.983" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6916" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-09T04:03:03.860" Score="5" ViewCount="139" Body="&lt;p&gt;A novel form of littering seems to be to hang a pair of tennis shoes (tied together by their laces) over a telephone line.  Can you think of an easy way of getting them down?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6517" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T00:03:44.703" Title="Phone-line tennis-shoes" Tags="&lt;retrieval&gt;&lt;trash&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3863" CreationDate="2015-05-09T13:23:33.720" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try spraying a thin film of nano paint(buckysome) on your shoes. As this makes your shoes super proof(the paint doesn't allow any particles reside on it). Goodluck my friend,:).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-05-09T13:23:33.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6919" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-09T16:38:22.607" Score="5" ViewCount="3200" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you go to the Beach and lie down your blanket, sometimes they try to blow away if the wind allows. What are some ways of making the blanket stay down as simply sitting stuff on the corner of the blanket does not always work and they are not protected from sand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: I know you can use pins to hold the blanket in place, but doing this may damage the blanket and may not work in all settings, such as sand and other loose ground particles&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-18T17:47:29.213" LastActivityDate="2019-12-18T17:47:29.213" Title="Ways to stop your Beach blanket from blowing away" Tags="&lt;air&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="6920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6919" CreationDate="2015-05-09T16:38:22.607" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Some ways you could do this is:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/use-a-fitted-sheet-to-make-a-sand-free-blanket-at-the-b-1560692767&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Picture Link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/O1jTR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a fitted sheet instead of a blanket, this way you can sit stuff in the corners and they there snuggly, plus they are protected from the sand. Sand will stick to a wet cooler, but not with this method. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.diyncrafts.com/7569/lifehacks/20-genius-summer-lifehacks-will-blow-mind/2&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;From Here:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Just turn up the corners a bit and you can keep your cooler and other&#xA;  items safely away from all of that sand. You can also lay out without&#xA;  worries of sand being all over you when you head home. Plus, sheets&#xA;  are a bit larger than most beach towels so you’ll have loads of room&#xA;  for picnicking or generally enjoying the fun and sun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other Methods are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Waterproof Yoga mats. As these are easier to clean, also it is so small that you body will keep it from blowing away. But this method is not the best.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-05-09T16:38:22.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6916" CreationDate="2015-05-09T16:54:18.530" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When we had this happen, we strapped a flame to a broom handle and burned the laces. You could use a butane torch like we did or attach some sort of long match to it. We just duct taped it to the handle, started the flame and lifted it up to the laces. Down in seconds. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the flip side if you're worried about using fire or want the shoes intact you could try knocking the shoes off with the broom handle alone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the wire is too high, tape multiple brooms together, just make sure to use lots of duct tape and make sure you have enough overlap of brooms. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-05-09T16:54:18.530" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6923" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6910" CreationDate="2015-05-09T21:18:43.273" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've noticed that big flies, bees, wasps and hornets tend to be attracted by light sources when trapped inside a room. So I usually try to roll down the rolling shutters of all the windows save one (and switch off any internal light source, especially on not-so-sunny days), which I leave open. Usually the insects find their way out fairly easily and quickly (especially bees and big flies), often without me being forced to &quot;encourage&quot; the bugs on their way out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sadly this won't work for those annoying small house-flies which keep flying around in circles! Oh, well, you can't have everything!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6521" LastActivityDate="2015-05-09T21:18:43.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6925" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6951" CreationDate="2015-05-09T23:23:20.647" Score="9" ViewCount="5800" Body="&lt;p&gt;whenever I go fishing I have to handle the bait (&lt;em&gt;usually squid or prawns&lt;/em&gt;) which ends up leaving my hands stinking heavily of fish, even after washing them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wash my hands with soap and water and even use hand sanitizer, but they still stink like fish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I remove the fishy smell from my hands right after fishing?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="4019" LastEditDate="2015-05-12T00:29:17.050" LastActivityDate="2021-05-02T05:47:42.363" Title="How to clean hands after fishing" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6926" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6916" CreationDate="2015-05-10T00:03:44.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not everyone has these handy, but a pellet rifle with a well placed shot or two could cut the laces and drop the shoes down.  Might even be fun target practice provided it's not in a busy/populated area with houses around. &lt;strong&gt;Obvious cautionary noted about missing the target&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would need to have a relatively high speed (fps) and I'd use pellets, not BBs (the sharper the better); &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airgundepot.com/ammunition.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;ammo options&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T00:03:44.703" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6927" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6925" CreationDate="2015-05-10T00:05:30.487" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Copied from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Fish-Smell-off-Your-Hands&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Try one of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cut a fresh lemon into wedges. After you are finished handling the fish, squeeze the lemon onto your hands, rub your hands together, and&#xA;  rinse with water. Squeeze liquid hand-sanitizer onto your hands. Rub&#xA;  your hands together till dry. Rub your hands with toothpaste, then rub&#xA;  together, and rinse under water. Use a soap specifically made for&#xA;  removing fish odors, like De-Fishing Soap. surgical spirit works well&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;One Step Solution: Whether its raw fish smell or stink bait smell lingering on your fingers after fishing for catfish. Seriously, it&#xA;  takes just one wash with Head&amp;amp;Shoulders Intensive Treatment shampoo to&#xA;  get it out. Try it for yourself.Rub some vinegar onto your hands. FYI,&#xA;  vinegar can get rid of bleach smell off your hands too in an instant!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: Wikihow&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2715" LastEditorUserId="2715" LastEditDate="2015-05-11T12:28:27.553" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T12:28:27.553" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6930" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6925" CreationDate="2015-05-10T02:48:48.947" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a product that's called Thee Fisherman's Soap that's supposed to remove all kinds of stink off hands immediately. Never tried it but have heard it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6440" LastEditorUserId="6440" LastEditDate="2015-05-11T02:31:29.223" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T02:31:29.223" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6933" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6944" CreationDate="2015-05-10T09:13:06.260" Score="19" ViewCount="17023" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to swim on an almost daily basis, just before going to work. So first I go by bicycle to the swimming pool, swim, and then go by bike to the office. For what it's worth, choosing the best way:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;(Home) --------[4km]-----&amp;gt; (Swimming pool) ---[2km]---&amp;gt; (Office)&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have time to go back home and put the wet swimming bag and towel and so on where they belong. And in in the office I stay considerably long. And I wouldn't like to have them wet the whole day since the towel would smell bad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a solution for this small problem? What do people do to swim before work?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3993" LastEditorUserId="3993" LastEditDate="2015-05-11T17:22:29.627" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T15:00:41.187" Title="How to swim before work (wet towel and clothes problem)?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;time&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6934" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5564" CreationDate="2015-05-10T09:19:28.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to the steps mentioned by @MrPhooky, following are regularly usable practices which won't restrict your frequent use of phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a complete &lt;code&gt;black background/wallpaper&lt;/code&gt;. Screens when black consume less battery.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Switch off any &lt;code&gt;keypad tones/vibration/haptic feedback&lt;/code&gt;. They are generally set to full volume from factory.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Switch off GPS. For location update, switch to something like &lt;code&gt;battery saving&lt;/code&gt; mode in location settings.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Switch to &lt;code&gt;adaptive brightness&lt;/code&gt;, instead of a fixed brightness setting.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If travelling long distances where network state changes frequently, switch to &lt;code&gt;flight mode&lt;/code&gt;. That way you can use your phone offline &amp;amp; come back online with a tap whenever need to use network.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Further, avoid &lt;code&gt;overcharging&lt;/code&gt; your phone; don't go to sleep plugging the charger. Also, contrary to @nicael, allow your phone to completely drain battery &lt;code&gt;once in a month&lt;/code&gt; or two. This helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6527" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T09:19:28.643" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6935" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6933" CreationDate="2015-05-10T09:24:58.353" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drop the wet clothes at a laundry on your way to office. Pick them up while returning. Not cost-effective though, I can't think of a better solution for the wet towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6527" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T09:24:58.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6936" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6933" CreationDate="2015-05-10T12:44:00.560" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some pools provide towels to their swimmers, and also provide spinning things that quickly dry bathing suits. It might be worth looking for such a place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this pool is your only option, can you hang up your bathing suit and damp towel at the office, perhaps on a coat hook or the like? I would probably hang up the suit first, then put the towel over it so other people don't see the suit. Even if you then put a coat over all of that, they will dry and air a little so they will not get musty and smelly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T12:44:00.560" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6937" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6933" CreationDate="2015-05-10T13:07:26.647" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dry yourself and your swimwear using a hairdryer or hand-dryer at the pool. Then you won't need a towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6529" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T13:07:26.647" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6938" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6933" CreationDate="2015-05-10T13:52:42.590" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;You could:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try wearing less clothes and wear clothes that dry faster. This way there are less clothes to dry and the clothes dry faster. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could try wringing the clothes out and spreading them across your bike, as you ride or even after. This way they can dry as you go to work(or not), and there might be a place with good ventilation where you can hang them to dry further.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You may use both of these methods, they should work better together. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: At the office if the clothes are still not dry you can try to iron them dry or set in front of a fan draped over a chair, coat rack, etc.&lt;/em&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T13:52:42.590" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6939" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-10T14:18:52.087" Score="19" ViewCount="6084" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that in the summer your feet overheat and this makes it uncomfortable to wear shoes when riding a bike. As long as there is a covering covering the dangerous areas of a bike you can ride barefoot without any trouble or danger to your feet. I am asking if there is anyway to make riding barefeet more comfortable, as you place your foot on hard ridged pedals. When I was younger I used rags, but those slipped off frequently and were not that comfortable. I am not interested in any product suggestion, but I am also not opposed to it completely. What are some methods I could use?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Below are other things that do not work for me:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wearing flip-flops.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cutting old shoes so that they have better ventilation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wearing only socks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disclaimer: I usually drive in the grass or softer areas of land(dirt, mud, etc) if you are riding your bike on pavement you should try to wear shoes, as this can damaging to your feet if you have to place them on the ground. Also, I tend to drive slower when I am barefoot, driving fast can cause more complications and crashes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-10T17:10:21.077" LastActivityDate="2020-11-03T21:59:32.130" Title="Comfortable Ways of Riding a Bike Barefoot" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;travel&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6940" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2015-05-10T14:18:52.087" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;You could use:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/ride-your-bike-comfortably-using-an-old-sponge-on-the-p-1614143951&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Picture Link.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zswzz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zswzzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sponges. I have learned to use large sponges and double them up to make softer cushions. You can also wet the sponges to make them more comfortable and cool. These are also cheap and they can attach to pedals in may different ways: plastic ties, glue them, rubber bands, etc. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Barefoot-Friendly-Bike-Pedals/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Instructable&lt;/a&gt; on how to do it, if you are unsure. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: If the sponge depicted is to hard for your feet, then you are more than welcome to get another. I know that softer bath sponges or even foam cushion material is good. When in doubt you can always cover it in memory foam or other foam pads. The sponge depicted is just a example, that may be to rough for your feet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-10T20:17:11.410" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T20:17:11.410" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6941" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6919" CreationDate="2015-05-10T15:06:35.633" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to bury the edges of the towel in the sand so the wind can't get under it any more. On a windy day, add more sand.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It's impossible not to get sand everywhere anyway, so there's no point in trying to keep the towel clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:06:35.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6942" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2015-05-10T15:34:47.703" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;My first thought - there are pedals made specifically for this and if this is going to be a long term thing they are worth checking out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now for the hack- I've seen people who ride longboards around campus barefoot, and they covered their boards with carpet. This would be pretty simple to modify that idea and cover your pedals with carpet, much like the sponge suggestion, and if you don't have leftover carpet you could go by a carpet store and see if they have leftover scraps you could have. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now for my warning, it is not just the pedal you need to protect your feet from. If you were to crash barefoot you can expect some damage to your feet so I don't recommend biking without real shoes on. Ok. Warning finished. Have fun riding. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:34:47.703" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6943" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6854" CreationDate="2015-05-10T15:38:24.203" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a wheelbarrow. Or a kid-sized dump truck. Or something else like that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No, seriously.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming your apartment building has an elevator, just use that for the wheelbarrow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:38:24.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6933" CreationDate="2015-05-10T15:46:55.903" Score="17" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a locker at the gym that you can leave things in during the day. Leave your towel &amp;amp; swim suit hanging there during the day and pick them up (mostly or completely dry) on the way home.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a swimmer's towel. They work very well when wet, yet wring out and dry quickly. Still leaves the suit wet, though.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a large Zip-lock™ (or other brand of sliding zipper bag), seal the wet stuff in it during the day, and throw it in the wash/dryer when you get home. It will likely get stinky during the day, but it won't bother your office mates &amp;amp; you can deal with it in the privacy of your house later.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6531" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T15:46:55.903" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6945" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2015-05-10T16:12:10.863" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The sponge is actually a good and bad idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's green area may hurt your feed &lt;strong&gt;a lot&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would go for old socks zipped, just like the sponge image.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't like to throw away socks, then you can use an old cloth rag.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I said old, not dirty. I would prefer a clean one.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you fall, you have something to, at least, clean off the blood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1685" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T16:12:10.863" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6946" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-10T16:56:55.860" Score="3" ViewCount="13727" Body="&lt;p&gt;During the summer you always face the issue of getting the pool ready, whether this pool is large or small or dirty or rather clean. One of the worst instances is when the pool has a hole in it. And while you can spend money and time on pool fixing equipment or stuff made specifically for the job, you can use a substitute if you know one. My question is what is a good substitute for waterproofing a hole in a pool without buying some product?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things that I have used:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Duct Tape. This worked pretty good, but eventually got dirty and started to peel. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Glue. This worked for about a day or 2, but depending on the hole size this can be a pretty hard task.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Waterproof materials taped up or glued on. This worked for a little longer than the tape and glue, but again it was less than 2 weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: Keep in mind that I use the pool pretty frequent, so anything I use should be able to hold up to that standard.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T14:36:59.863" Title="How to Fix a Hole in your Waterproof pool?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6947" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6946" CreationDate="2015-05-10T16:56:55.860" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;What you can do is:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a Waterproof Tarp. Tarps can be used to line the pool so that the water does not flow out the hole. In many cases I have used the tarp to line a friends truck, hole or even a large container. This effectively makes anything a pool. Shower curtains(waterproof), tablecloths(waterproof ones) or even waterproof bed sheets and mattress covers can be used. Plus, if you dig a pool hole your pool can be as big as you like it to be. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://diycozyhome.com/how-to-build-a-hay-bale-swimming-pool/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;interesting idea,&lt;/a&gt; and can be used with logs, or other structures if you dont have enough hay. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T16:56:55.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6948" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-10T18:33:56.237" Score="3" ViewCount="218" Body="&lt;p&gt;Last winter, my mother stored a couple of planters by putting one inside the other. The planters are embossed with a decorative pattern on the outside and smooth on the inside, with an inward-curving lip at the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now it's the season to bring the pots out and put plants in them, but these two planters refuse to be pulled apart. They were stacked together when temperatures were close to freezing; now it's always at least 60ºF outside, and I believe the inside planter has expanded so that the decorative pattern has a greater diameter than the inner lip of the outside planter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My father and I have tried the macho approach of pulling them apart with all our strength, but without success. I also tried storing them in a refrigerator for a while, but they didn't contract enough to pull apart (assuming my temperature theory is correct). I would like to try putting them in a freezer, but we don't have a freezer that's big enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I detach these planters without busting one of them in half?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4335" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-11T14:55:20.450" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T14:55:20.450" Title="Removing a planter from inside a planter" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6950" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2015-05-10T20:02:48.233" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some time ago and in certain places, budget pedals were made with rubberized surfaces. They were quite comfortable to ride barefoot out of the box. I have no idea if such designs were popular on the West - and ofc they may or may not fit your modern bike. I'm from Poland and such pedals were the norm here 15-20 years ago, but here's a discussion showing a much older bike made in USSR with similar, smooth rubberized pedals: &lt;a href=&quot;http://forumrowerowe.pl/viewtopic.php?f=23&amp;amp;t=19622&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://forumrowerowe.pl/viewtopic.php?f=23&amp;amp;t=19622&lt;/a&gt; I think it's worth taking a look at flea markets. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hF8ZH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hF8ZHm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;and the image&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, foot rests on 2 rubber pads and middle iron bar that has no sharp edges either. Of course they don't hold to the shoe as good as jagged ones, and are dangerously slippery when wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;/edit: I've found what they're called in English. It's &quot;&lt;strong&gt;rubber platform pedals&lt;/strong&gt;&quot;, often called &quot;commuter&quot; or &quot;Dutch style&quot; - and seem to be available pretty much everywhere dirt cheap ($10-20).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4656" LastEditorUserId="4656" LastEditDate="2015-05-10T20:20:38.597" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T20:20:38.597" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6951" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6925" CreationDate="2015-05-10T20:54:19.697" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stainless steel - its worth buying a stainless steel bar or tablet, sometimes called stainless steel soap; these are sold for removing garlic, onion and fish odours from the hands. All you need to do is put your hands under running water for a minimum of 30 seconds, rubbing the bar all over your hands and fingers at the same time, with or without soap, doesn't matter.  I imagine plunging your hands in the river or whatever you're fishing in whilst using the bar will work too. Any stainless steel object will do though, its just easier to use the soap tablet shaped bar - I used a stainless steel ladle in a friend's house once after chopping garlic. They definitely work for garlic, never tried it for fishy smells, but they are sold for that purpose too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T20:54:19.697" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2015-05-10T22:47:27.640" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a variation on &quot;rubber platform pedal&quot; I can suggest a very minimalistic solution of rod-only pedal.&#xA;I have seen many people ride like that, both barefoot and with sandals/flipflops, in poorer countries/areas purely because their &quot;rubber platform pedals&quot; have broken off, I have also seen hipsters ride that due to the minimalistic look (viewed from the side, the bicycle appears to have no pedals what so ever).&#xA;The rods are usually quite slippery, but that's actually ok when combined with a flip-flop as the the flip-flop will slide off the pedal before it slips off foot.&#xA;After a while you will develop a technique to position your foot firmly in the centre so it doesn't slip either way.&#xA;You also need to take care not to apply too much torque - as the contact area is smaller, it would begin to hurt sooner or later, so this works best on a bike with multiple gears or low fixed gear.&#xA;Something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oubp2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oubp2m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;bare pedal rod&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6535" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-02T09:16:07.620" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T09:16:07.620" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6948" CreationDate="2015-05-10T23:51:54.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could buy dry ice to put in the inner planter, but that might cost more than the planters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instead, put the &lt;em&gt;outside&lt;/em&gt; planter in a large pot of boiling water, plugging drain holes so the inner one doesn't get hot too quickly. This should expand the outer one so it drops off without struggle. Let me know if that works.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, this technique is used to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.knowyourparts.com/technical-articles/installing-cylinder-sleeves/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;install cylinder liners&lt;/a&gt; (sleeves) in internal-combustion engines, sometimes using liquid nitrogen to chill the liner before putting it in the engine block.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-05-10T23:51:54.477" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1720" CreationDate="2015-05-11T03:08:31.237" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't use deodorant because it makes me itch. For years I've been using Hibiclens which is 4% chlorhexidine surgical scrub.  Pharmacies carry it, WalMart, etc.  There are other brands of chlorhexidine scrubs. The vet may have sent your animal home with Novalsan.  Hibiclens is easy to find and it keeps other areas like navel and feet from smellings.  Smelly feet can be corrected. It's a disinfectant not an antibiotic. Sometime I just wipe some on my underarms with toilet paper.  After a while you might not need to use it every day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chlorhexidine is also in oral rinses. I make a homemade version of the oral periodontal rinse PerioRx and our dentist always remarks on how little build up we have.  It inhibits the formation of the &quot;dental pellicle&quot; by bacteria which is their first step in attaching to your teeth.  200 ml of cheapest vodka, 4 ml of peppermint oil, few packets of some sweetener and add 25 ml Hibiclens and fill to liter with water. Vary as you wish, but real PerioRx is 0.12% chlorhexidine with 11.6% alcohol.  (I make ours a bit stronger usually and the peppermint helps kill its slightly soapy taste.)  Sometime I dab a bit of Hibiclens on my teeth and floss.  Small skin cuts seem to heal better after cleaning with it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In thinking about the question below I realized the place I often have long contact with the full 4% solution is on my feet. I've never had a bad reaction. I don't get fungal infections, my toenails are in good shape, used socks don't smell bad.  I've found the easiest way to use it is to put some in an empty eye drops bottle.  (The solution is bright pink and can't be confused with the original eyedrops.) These droppers have a nipple like tip that fits between toes.  I keep the dropper where I generally sit to put on socks and I just use it like a marking pen on my nails and between my toes.               &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6541" LastEditorUserId="6541" LastEditDate="2015-05-16T22:05:22.993" LastActivityDate="2015-05-16T22:05:22.993" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6955" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2015-05-11T03:18:52.863" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I noticed a kitchen supplies site that had a small egg shaped object made of stainless steel for the purpose of removing garlic smell.  Apparently you rubbed the stainless in your hands.  Since we found that steel wool pads made of stainless steel last better than Brillo types, we use that in the kitchen so we started touching our stainless steel wool to our hands after cutting garlic. It seems to work. If your sink is stainless steel that may be an easy way to try it out. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/13/eliminating-garlic-smell_n_1341413.html&quot;&gt;This link&lt;/a&gt; explains why stainless works&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6541" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-04T14:46:07.670" LastActivityDate="2015-06-04T14:46:07.670" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6956" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2400" CreationDate="2015-05-11T03:25:59.553" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash the shoes in chlorhexidine surgical scrub disinfectant.  The brand called Hibiclens is common.  (WalMart has it.) You need to bump off the evil smelling bacteria you're carrying. Wash your feet with it and Use it on your armpits too and that can remove odors there, as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6541" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-11T03:46:08.637" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T03:46:08.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6957" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2015-05-11T03:55:29.747" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The uncomfortable barbs on the pedals are there to make secure contact with the shoes that prudent people wear when riding bike. &#xA; You might try wrapping the pedals with Velcro tape which is available in rolls, probably fuzzy side out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a garden Velcro for lots of other things and some have been coverings. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could pad the pedal with cloth (perhaps wrap an old sock around the pedal) and then wrap the Velcro around that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have rolls of Velcro I thought maybe duct tape over the pedal's barbs would help.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;One could even fold some duct tape to make a loop on the pedal big enough to slip your foot in, then put tape through the loop onto the pedal to secure it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6541" LastEditorUserId="1233" LastEditDate="2015-06-02T20:53:38.993" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T20:53:38.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6958" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6811" CreationDate="2015-05-11T04:41:38.257" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make a block of ice much larger than necessary cut it into pieces. Discard the ones from the centre. The freezing process pushes air towards the centre of the block so the outside of the ice ends up air-free enough to be optical quality.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://wildwoodsurvival.com/survival/fire/ice/rb/rbfirefromice3a.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://wildwoodsurvival.com/survival/fire/ice/rb/rbfirefromice3a.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6544" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T04:41:38.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6959" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6933" CreationDate="2015-05-11T07:03:19.357" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bring extra dress from your home. Get a locker from Swimming pool. After swimming change your dress and keep your wet dress to the locker. Don't forget to bring back to your home when you return from your office&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6546" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T07:03:19.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6960" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6933" CreationDate="2015-05-11T11:45:19.383" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leave the bag of wet clothes/towel with your bike?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T11:45:19.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6962" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6933" CreationDate="2015-05-11T12:05:10.650" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ask the swimming pool personnel for a solution. They may have practical solutions already working for other guests.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6553" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T12:05:10.650" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6963" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6946" CreationDate="2015-05-11T14:36:59.863" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most people have bikes and should thus have a bike tube repair kit. Follow the instructions and you can fix the hole. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basic instructions are these, but if the kit has instructions you should follow those. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take some sandpaper or something else to the area around the hole, scuff the surface to ensure proper glue adhesion. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put glue on both the hole and the patch, you can use a piece of bike tubing as a patch, but make sure to scuff it if you do. Let the glue sit for a couple of minutes until it becomes tacky. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press both pieces together for a few minutes to ensure good adhesion. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T14:36:59.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6751" CreationDate="2015-05-11T15:16:35.250" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;From most to least important, but you should do all:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;iron inside out&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use steam function (if your iron has it)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use proper ironing board, with metalized heat-reflective surface&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;iron through a cloth (a special ironing cloth or mesh works best)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;sprinkle clothes with water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;damp cloth is nice substitute for iron with steam, but it's hard to use properly as it considerably lowers the temperature at first, so you crank the iron up, and then when it dries up the cooling effect is no more, so you end up burning your clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4656" LastActivityDate="2015-05-11T15:16:35.250" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2015-05-11T18:24:03.197" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wooden bicycle pedals can be found for sale, or you can convert old pedals with new wooden blocks either replacing the plastic or overlaying it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One advantage of wood is that eventually it will wear and conform to your feet and your cycling style, so ultimately will become very comfortable while providing significant traction between your feet and the crank.  it is very durable, and is fine exposed to the elements, and it won't get hot like a lot of black plastic pedals do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vintage pedals were made for shoe-less cycling, so it may be that simply finding old pedals will solve your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xczD3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xczD3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(image source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.etsy.com/listing/183073286/wooden-bicycle-pedals&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.etsy.com/listing/183073286/wooden-bicycle-pedals&lt;/a&gt; )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-02T09:15:46.787" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T09:15:46.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6933" CreationDate="2015-05-11T23:05:02.550" Score="0" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear the minimal swimmers, not something bulky like board shorts.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a microfibre towel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could even string it around your bike frame to dry when you are riding.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="91" LastEditorUserId="91" LastEditDate="2015-05-12T23:17:52.457" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T23:17:52.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6972" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5564" CreationDate="2015-05-12T00:01:41.383" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is a fact of life with current battery technologies that the useful lifetime of a battery is usually less than the useful lifetime of the device it was sold in. If you always buy the latest and greatest and replace your phone every year, you won't notice it. If you get second-hand phones, or change it once per decade, you're likely to need to replace the battery. Three years is a typical timeframe for a smartphone battery to show serious signs of wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On an iPhone, replacing the battery is difficult, but not impossible. (Why? Because covers that can open are considered ugly. That this incites you to buy a new phone for $600 rather than replace a battery for $30 is a side benefit.) For the iPhone 5 specifically, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.apple.com/support/iphone5-battery/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Apple has a replacement program&lt;/a&gt;, but that's only for a specific series where the battery suddenly gets worse. In general, Apple won't help you. iPhones are popular models, and you can find tutorials online — &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+5+Battery+Replacement/10587&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Ifixit&lt;/a&gt; is a good one. There's even a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/iSclack/IF145-243&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;$25 specialized tool&lt;/a&gt; for that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, if you really don't want to open your phone, use an external battery pack. For $20–$100 and 100g–300g you can get an external battery pack that's about the same capacity as the internal one or several times that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1214" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T00:01:41.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6973" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1713" CreationDate="2015-05-12T00:33:20.790" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may or may not work for you, but I came up with using a drier sheet and wiping the lens slowly. It works with the outside of your lens and inside. Hope it helped!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6572" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-12T05:31:26.160" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T05:31:26.160" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6975" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7038" CreationDate="2015-05-12T02:01:25.577" Score="15" ViewCount="269618" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a king size bed with a really thick and heavy mattress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before going to bed, I ensure that the fitted sheet is pulled tight around the mattress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every morning, without exception, the sneaky fitted sheet has crept out from underneath the mattress.  The sheet has lost all of its tautness around the mattress and it feels messy and less comfortable than it would if it had stayed tight around the mattress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind that the mattress is incredibly heavy and lifting it out of the bed frame more than a few centimetres requires 2 people due to the awkwardness of the weight and size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any recommendations about simple ways to keep this sneaky fitted sheet in place?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1444" LastActivityDate="2017-09-20T15:15:06.773" Title="How to stop fitted sheets from creeping off a mattress after sleeping on it?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6977" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6975" CreationDate="2015-05-12T02:50:07.707" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does the fitted sheet always creep out from underneath the same side or corner of the mattress? If you reverse the orientation of the fitted sheet, is it the same side of the &lt;em&gt;sheet&lt;/em&gt; that comes out of place, rather than the same side of the &lt;em&gt;mattress?&lt;/em&gt; If so, the elastic in that side of the sheet may have worn out. You can solve that by sewing in some new elastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you conclude that the problem isn't in a specific part of the sheet, it might have to do with the mattress, or the particular way you lie in it—but even so, reinforcing the elastic may be easier than replacing your mattress or sleep habits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4335" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T02:50:07.707" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6978" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6975" CreationDate="2015-05-12T05:10:33.930" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;What you could do:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get double sided clips and use on all four corners of the sheet, then get a strap and string those clips together so the sheet is strapped on. There are actually &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=fitted+sheet+straps&quot;&gt;clips made for this&lt;/a&gt;, but they work differently but still may work.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The problem, probably:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Your sheet is not made to accodomate the depth of your matress so that if fits properly. Because of this its fits on improperly and eventually falls off. Solution: Get a sheet fitted for the bed, you can do this by measuring it your self or asking someone else how to do it, probably a matress store might help. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other Solutions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/keep-a-fitted-sheet-from-slipping-with-velcro-1489230303&quot;&gt;Use Velcro.&lt;/a&gt; Sew velcro or stick it to your matress and sheets so that they are stuck together. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-05-12T13:54:29.550" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T13:54:29.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6981" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-12T07:03:40.423" Score="3" ViewCount="1318" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the Summer, you will usually sweat a large amount or a little, at least. This is natural, but the stain that results(especially in white clothing) is annoying and unsightly. What can I do to clean the sweat stain out without ruining the clothes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;I have tried:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Washing the clothing several times.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adding extra detergent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I am looking for a alternative product that does not cost to much.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-12T13:53:12.457" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T17:39:11.190" Title="How to remove Sweat stains from clothing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6982" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6981" CreationDate="2015-05-12T07:03:40.423" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;You could try:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Washing the clothing in  lemon juice . Soaking the clothes gives it a better effect. Soak for at least a hour. White Vinegar works, as well.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some solutions from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housecleaningcentral.com/en/cleaning-tips/stain-removal/sweat-perspiration-deodorant.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;housecleaningcentral.com:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Crush 2 aspirin in 1/2 cup of hot water and then put this on the stain. Wait 2-4 hours. After that wash as normal in clothes detergent and repeat if necessary. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using dish soap and /or Baking Soda. Baking Soda works, but not that well on the older stains. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take 1/4 cup of water and mix with 1/4 cup of ammonia. Put this on the stain and sit for 1 hour. Then wash normally. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The article says you can use Meat Tenderizers, but I have little experience with them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T07:03:40.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6983" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6975" CreationDate="2015-05-12T10:36:57.237" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;We had this problem with cheap sheets I bought which were not deep enough for the thick mattress. I cured it by inserting a stripe of sheeting material. I used a different colour, and actually it looked rather smart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need a sewing machine for this, may not count as a hack...? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T10:36:57.237" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1892" CreationDate="2015-05-12T10:43:21.213" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Find out how much sleep you really need (for most of us it is about 8 hours) and go to bed that long before you want to get up. Get into a pattern of going to sleep at the same time most days and do not vary this pattern by more than an hour or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This sounds like an obvious sort of answer but it's the one that works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T10:43:21.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6986" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6981" CreationDate="2015-05-12T17:39:11.190" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally, I've found that antiperspirants create stains that are significantly more noticeable than those from the sweat itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use antiperspirants, perhaps try switching to a deodorant instead as a preventative measure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for the clothes, try Vanish Oxi Action (other Sodium Percarbonate based cleaners are available!). It's pretty cheap, and blitzes through most stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vanish.co.uk/stain-solver/other/sweat-stains&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Vanish Stain Solver - Sweat Stain Removal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5099" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T17:39:11.190" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6987" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6988" CreationDate="2015-05-12T17:47:02.210" Score="16" ViewCount="2692" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've got a little room in which I use my Gaming-PC.&#xA;In Summer, i've got a little temperature issue.&#xA;Not seldom, temperature of the room goes to 45°C (&amp;lt;30°C outside).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is my little hot gaming room. There are no windows.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xLUOO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xLUOOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How could I handle this issue?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My Ideas so far:&#xA;Hardware with lower TDP(equivalent power), Watercooling (Radiators in next room (25m²)) but these are both expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A simple fan does not help very well and is annoying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1388" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-12T19:40:25.167" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T08:55:26.823" Title="4m² Room for Gaming PC - Temperature issue" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;summer&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6988" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6987" CreationDate="2015-05-12T17:59:30.387" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;s&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IDEA #3:&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;You can also try making a cheap 5-gallon bucket Air conditioner. Check out this video here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxSLbpAwibg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxSLbpAwibg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/s&gt; *Someone commented on why this would not be good. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IDEA #2:&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Now that you added the fact there's no window in the room I have another idea. How about you move the computer outside of the room and just run a longer cable under the door to connect your monitor. That way, the computer won't make the room hotter. You can also use wireless keyboard/mouse or get cheap USB extension cables. All the cables you would need can be purchased for cheap online.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OLD IDEA #1:&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;You can do something like this image below. Basically, you get some ducting from a hardware store (shouldn't cost too much) and then re-route your computer's exhaust  fan to go straight out the window instead of blowing the hot air into the small room. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kLcTd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Ducting to blow computer&amp;#39;s hot air straight out the window&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5068" LastEditorUserId="5068" LastEditDate="2016-04-21T22:43:42.683" LastActivityDate="2016-04-21T22:43:42.683" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6989" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6793" CreationDate="2015-05-12T19:22:24.940" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a home brewer I often have this problem when malt caramelizes at the bottom of the pot. I use Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye and caustic soda. depending on the strength of the product you can get your hands on, for the one I can get, a 3% dilution in water is enough, but you should read the indications of the manufacturer anyway. simply fill with solution until it covers all of the stuff you want to remove. let it sit for a day or so and the stuff will be floating by the time you see it again. No damage to your pots, no need to scrub anything, despite what you might think it is safe to consume trace amounts of this stuff at the recommended dilution(you might want to give it a good rinse anyway). this is what food processing plants and breweries use to clean their equipment after all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) should only be used on food grade stainless steel, if your pot is made from aluminum you CANNOT use this, as Sodium hydroxide reacts with aluminum and pretty much dissolves it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your are unsure if your pot is made of steel, a fridge magnet can be used to test it, if it doesn't stick to it: it's not food grade stainless steel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a dangerous chemical that should be used with care, always wear eye protection and gloves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6584" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T19:22:24.940" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6990" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-12T22:27:59.963" Score="8" ViewCount="6497" Body="&lt;p&gt;When at the Beach while swimming or just playing sand tends to stick to your body. More times than not it is hard to disengage from your body, without full showers or baths which are not always available. What are some ways to make sand not stick to your body at the beach or other sandy places? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I know:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://idreamofclean.net/a-beach-bag-essential/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Using Baby Powder&lt;/a&gt; and things like it. I am looking for another method, as I heard this is bad for your lungs. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keeping my skin as dry as I can.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Any other solutions please.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2017-09-26T09:12:55.887" LastActivityDate="2017-09-26T09:12:55.887" Title="Discourage sand from sticking to body when at the beach" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6991" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6987" CreationDate="2015-05-12T23:31:55.037" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can modify the door, add large vents on the top and bottom.  This should completely resolve the issue with normal convection currents, but could be improved with a few low speed low noise fans on the vents, bottom blowing in, top blowing out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't modify the door, take it off the hinges and put a cheap door in its place you can modify, or replace it with a louvered door:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7xoWv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then when you move, or for inspections if necessary, put the old one back in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastActivityDate="2015-05-12T23:31:55.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6992" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4221" CreationDate="2015-05-13T02:24:01.320" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think a folding scooter is your best bet if you have a place to store it and if the pathway is relatively leveled (plain). If there are considerable ups and downs anything not motorized will suck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6IEG2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6IEG2m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5416" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-13T06:58:15.547" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T06:58:15.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6993" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="6995" CreationDate="2015-05-13T03:23:00.293" Score="5" ViewCount="2313" Body="&lt;p&gt;The tires of my bicycle deflate within a couple of days. I have to pump every time before riding it. Is it true that if a bicycle is kept stationary(not used) for a day or so, then the chances of deflating are more than those when it is used regularly? I want a solution to the problem of pumping every time before using my cycle. How to get rid of deflation? I think the ambient temperature of the bicycle matters a lot in this case, but I don't know how. So, please give me a solution so that the tires don't deflate so frequently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2428" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-13T11:27:43.203" LastActivityDate="2016-06-06T08:48:27.410" Title="How to retain air in the tires of bicycle for long?" Tags="&lt;air&gt;&lt;bicycle&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6987" CreationDate="2015-05-13T04:08:22.007" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could mount the computer outside in a weatherproof housing. Maybe get an old heatpump outside unit and take all the gubbins out. Or move to Alaska.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6595" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T04:08:22.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6995" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6993" CreationDate="2015-05-13T05:25:48.037" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tires deflating within a couple of days have a leak. If you don't ride your bike for a couple of weeks you may see some deflation but quicker than that you need to look for a leak in your tires. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove the inner tube and spray it with soap water. Pump up the tube a little, not a lot since you don't want to burst it, and check for bubbles. Repair any holes found. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit&lt;/strong&gt;: also check the tire for sharp things to cause a new hole. Visually check the inside and outside of the tire. Then rub your fingers along the inside of the tire, be careful and do this slowly so you don't hurt yourself. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as avoiding pumping your tires up after storing the bike or not riding for a long time, you can either just deal with it or take the bike for a short ride every couple of days. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a side note, I've heard storing a bike on carpet causes the deflation faster than other materials. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastEditorUserId="2281" LastEditDate="2015-05-13T23:22:14.263" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T23:22:14.263" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6996" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-13T05:33:14.833" Score="27" ViewCount="95502" Body="&lt;p&gt;As I was driving my car I had my windshield wipers on the lowest setting, which after they return to their resting position there's about a one-second break before they start up again. I had them on as it was a light rain and I needed to keep my windshield clear because it was dark and other drivers had their headlights on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't stand the sound of windshield wipers squeaking; it's almost as bad as scratching a chalkboard, so at times I find myself turning them off, because they make this noise only to have to put them back about 5-10 of seconds later to clear by screen. I know that if my windshield is bone dry or there is a fairly consistent amount of water on the screen it wont make this noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I am wondering how can I reduce/stop this awful squeaking without having to contently flick my windshield wipers on and off while still being able to keep my windshield clear?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="186" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-13T11:24:00.447" LastActivityDate="2019-10-22T10:37:03.973" Title="How can I stop my wipers from squeaking?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6997" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6987" CreationDate="2015-05-13T07:03:58.340" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you play your games on Steam you could use &lt;s&gt;their in home-streaming service&lt;/s&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://store.steampowered.com/app/353380/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Steam Link&lt;/a&gt; for ~50$,&#xA;put your computer in another room and stream to your monitor in your box room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Steam Link&lt;/em&gt; doesn't produce any warmth that matters, it's as small as a hard drvie and has inputs for 3 USB-devices, LAN and W-LAN. HDMI as output.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe Steam lets you stream non Steam games too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6598" LastEditorUserId="13578" LastEditDate="2016-04-28T08:55:26.823" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T08:55:26.823" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6998" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2015-05-13T08:13:53.383" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Squeaky wipers (also an annoyance for me) result from:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry surface&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry wiper blades&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wiper motor issues&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So for each one of the above, try these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A simple trick (if the problem is not #3), is to use the sprinkler to moisten the windscreen before turning on the wipers (yes, even in rain). This way the glass is completely wet before the cycle starts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Replace the blades with performance aftermarket blades (like the ones from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rainx.com/product/wiper-blades/rain-x-quantum-wiper-blades/&quot;&gt;rain-x&lt;/a&gt;) these tend to last longer, are quieter as well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately here you'd have to replace the motor head or simply have it serviced as dust/dirt/leaves can gum up the mechanism, leading to squeaks simply from running the motor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4287" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T08:13:53.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="6999" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6993" CreationDate="2015-05-13T08:14:06.000" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The loss of air pressure is due to the ambient pressure being lower than the pressure in the tires, and a path for with air can pass from inside the tube to outside the tube (commonly called a leak). There really are only two solutions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Store the bicycle (or just the wheels) in a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperbaric_medicine#Hyperbaric_chambers&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;hyperbaric chamber&lt;/a&gt;. You could theoretically even &lt;em&gt;inflate&lt;/em&gt; the tires this way, though they will look deflated while the chamber is pressurized.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Block the passage of air molecules from / to the tube. Also called &lt;em&gt;repairing the leak&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As Doug mentions, you can use soapy water on the inner tube (not the tire) to find the leak. Don't forget to &lt;strong&gt;check the valve stem&lt;/strong&gt; as this is where I find most slow leaks come from. You could even check the valve stem while the wheels are still on the bike.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1458" LastEditorUserId="1458" LastEditDate="2015-05-13T12:45:06.330" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T12:45:06.330" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7000" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6993" CreationDate="2015-05-13T10:26:25.800" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don’t use bicycle for a &quot;couple of days&quot;, then you will have to refill it. Try hanging your bicycle and try nitrogen filling instead of air. Nitrogen is supposed to last longer than air (should be available in petrol pumps)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6600" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T10:26:25.800" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7001" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2015-05-13T10:48:39.310" Score="31" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wiper squeaking is usually caused by bad wiper blades. Check and replace them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6600" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T10:48:39.310" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6990" CreationDate="2015-05-13T10:55:37.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It’s a beach, full of water, there is no way a dry skin or powder is going to help.&#xA;It’s always windy in the beach, wait for some time to dry yourself and you can just shake the sand off.&#xA;And try some simple cloth so that it will dry fast and will be easy to get rid of the sand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6600" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T10:55:37.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7003" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2015-05-13T10:59:17.020" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are electronics kits that allow you to build an adjustable interval timer. Wire that into the wiper controls.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I thought there were aftermarket parts specifically for this, but it looks like you'll have to adapt a general interval timer kit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2015-05-13T11:34:19.600" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T11:34:19.600" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2015-05-13T11:27:20.760" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;For squeaking, you can generally get away with cleaning the wiper blade itself:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Gently wipe the rubber squeegee with a damp paper towel to remove any loose dirt or oil. &lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rainx.com/tips-information/wiper-blade-maintenance-tips/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keeping your windshield as clean as possible will help as well. However, you will eventually need to buy new wiper blades.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T11:27:20.760" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7005" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7007" CreationDate="2015-05-13T12:01:18.070" Score="0" ViewCount="1367" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm usually/always caught up in the morning rush hour and sometimes skip breakfast because I don't have time to cook up something and most importantly because I don't know even a bit about cooking. So what's the best way to arrange or make my favorite meals without spending much time in that rush?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6603" LastEditorUserId="7347" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T21:59:54.203" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T21:59:54.203" Title="How do I make breakfast when I don't have time to make breakfast?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-05-14T20:19:29.663" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7006" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6993" CreationDate="2015-05-13T12:11:11.563" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When a tire deflates, it is because the air is escaping. Since air pressure in the tire is much higher than atmospheric (2 - 8 bar vs 1 bar for atmospheric) it is unlikely that changes in the weather / barometric pressure play a role. Similarly, temperature can play a minor role, but it would be on the order of a few % at most (pressure being lower on a really cold day).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are three main paths for air to escape:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the valve. Depending on the type of valve you have, it may be possible that you can replace (parts of) it - but it's hardly ever worth it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a small puncture. If you drove over a sharp object you might have a tiny hole in your tire - but realistically even very small holes would cause the tire to deflate in a matter of hours, not days&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the rubber of the tire. This is where I put my money. Rubber in general is slightly porous - that is, air can &quot;sneak out&quot;. Different kinds of rubber have greater or lesser porosity - some butyl rubbers are particularly hermetic, some natural rubbers quite porous. As a tire ages, it can become more porous.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could take the tube out, inflate it in a bucket of water with a few drops of soap. Wait a little while - see where bubbles appear. My bet is &quot;all over the tube&quot;. That would point to case #3, in which case the only remedy I know is to buy new tubes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4553" LastEditorUserId="4553" LastEditDate="2015-06-07T21:51:25.510" LastActivityDate="2015-06-07T21:51:25.510" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7007" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7005" CreationDate="2015-05-13T12:14:46.573" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Learning how to cook and cook quickly is probably too broad a question, so let me suggest some things that count as &quot;hacks&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make extra dinner, keep it in the fridge, and warm it up for breakfast. Not all evening meals make a valid breakfast (or reheat well) but many do. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;prepare something in the evening that is ok for breakfast that you can just reheat in the morning. Perhaps make a lot of it on the weekend and freeze it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;stock your home with  things that you can prepare super quickly. Instant oatmeal, frozen sausage patties, bagels, cream cheese, frozen waffles or pancakes, yogurt, granola, whatever it is you like&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;keep something in your car, bike bag, backpack, briefcase, or desk that you can eat for breakfast if you somehow leave the house without eating. A protein bar, for example&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't have to eat official breakfast food at breakfast. Eat what works for you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T12:14:46.573" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7008" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2015-05-13T13:00:23.130" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also wax your windshield, this normally stops squeaks.  Replace your windshield wipers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6606" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T13:00:23.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2015-05-13T13:30:04.000" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are aftermarket products, like Rain-X, that you apply to the windshield which are meant to improve visibility, but also have a great side effect - they eliminate squeaking wiper blades.  This is not their intended or designed use, but they should solve the problem you are having in two ways:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;by making the water bead up, you won't have to run the wipers at all in light rain&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;by coating the windshield with, essentially, a wax the wipers will glide across it without squeaking regardless of the wiper's condition&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will have to re-apply them according to your level of usage and their instructions occasionally, but they are easy and quick to apply, and cost less than new wipers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Beyond that, you're looking at typical solutions - replacing the wipers, cleaning your windshield more thoroughly, using the washer fluid to add liquid to reduce squeaking, changing to a different washer fluid that suits your wipers better, and conditioning your wipers (the rubber breaks down in sunlight over time, leading to harder windshield wipers that are more likely to create noise).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T13:30:04.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7010" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5502" CreationDate="2015-05-13T13:32:59.653" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put it in the top rack of the dishwasher.  You can rubber band the bill around a suitable glass or bowl to retian its shape.  In fact, they even sell plastic molds for hats specifically for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6606" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T13:32:59.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2015-05-13T14:50:01.453" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;The squeaking is caused by two major factors:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hardening&lt;/strong&gt; of the silicone, graphite, or rubber wiper blade.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dirt&lt;/strong&gt; on the blade, or less commonly on the windshield.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If cleaning the windshield &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; wiper blade does not resolve the squeaking, then buy new blades. The hardened rubber will be ineffective at removing mud and leaves from the windshield, and in severe instances may become brittle and crack. When the rubber cracks it may expose the end of the wiper arm to the windshield, which leaves &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=scratched+windshield+from+wiper&amp;amp;client=ubuntu&amp;amp;hs=mwZ&amp;amp;channel=fs&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ei=GGRTVerkIMzfU8ncgHg&amp;amp;ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&amp;amp;biw=1188&amp;amp;bih=686&quot;&gt;a characteristic bow-shaped scratch&lt;/a&gt; in the windshield.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Windshield wipers are an inexpensive safety feature of the vehicle. Maintain them properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1458" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T14:50:01.453" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7005" CreationDate="2015-05-13T16:31:14.793" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm sure you can manage lunch and dinner by buying a sandwich and a ready meal for the evening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for breakfast, eat proper oats - buy whole rolled jumbo oats. When you get up and put the kettle on (assuming you have tea or coffee before leaving) throw a couple of tablespoons of oats in a dessert bowl or dish. When the water boils, pour over the oats so you can see a layer of water on top. Now go away and do whatever you do to get ready for work (shower, shave...etc). Check the oats - if the dish is cold, cool or warm (not hot) sprinkle over whatever you fancy - sugar, honey, berries, or nothing, then eat it. Much healthier than easy oats or instant oats, and much nicer too....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T16:31:14.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7015" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-13T17:22:52.500" Score="3" ViewCount="429" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there a quick, daily routine to keep the tub and shower clean? A procedure after each use? I am also wondering how others use their shower curtains: do you keep it in/over the tub at all times (including baths) or only for showers? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6611" LastActivityDate="2016-06-17T15:12:10.567" Title="Keeping tub and shower clean, mildew-free" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7015" CreationDate="2015-05-13T17:52:42.370" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;No, you will always have to clean your bathroom regularly with proper cleaners (that's why they exist), but you can reduce the needed frequency by using the water to rinse off obvious scum (dirt, soap, etc.) after use. Or you could just quickly wipe it down with cleaners every day. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dYn-z8RoZg&amp;amp;feature=youtu.be&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Boom! Life hack!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I am also wondering how others use their shower curtains: do you keep it in/over the tub at all times (including baths) or only for showers?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep it where it is the most useful. You can determine where it is the most useful by taking a moment to visualize where the water may go, using your imagination to fill in the effect of certain laws of physics, such as gravity. Alternatively, you can do an experiment using a real shower and a shower curtain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In showers you keep part on the inside, otherwise, as you can see, water runs on the bathroom floor. In baths unless you're splashing all over the place it just gets in the way on the inside. Generally two shower curtains are used: a plastic mildew resistant one for the inside, and a cloth nicer looking one for the outside. That's why both of these types of shower curtains are sold together in stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="4658" LastEditDate="2015-05-13T21:22:07.307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T21:22:07.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7020" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7005" CreationDate="2015-05-13T23:14:36.663" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;While I'm not a big fan of hurrying meals which not only means a considerable loss of quality of life but is also unhealthy (you could &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; just get up 15 minutes earlier, you know!), if you truly don't have enough time in the morning, you need to apply the same strategy as in many technical fields: work &lt;em&gt;asynchronously&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is, put eggs into the egg boiler, and set the electric kettle (and maybe the toaster) on before going into the shower. If you don't shower in the morning, make that &quot;before you shave&quot; or any other daily &quot;biological morning activity&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The eggs will still take their 6 minutes, but the latency is hidden by the fact that you do something else in the mean time. Water will have boiled and only needs another 5 seconds to boil again when you come out of the shower.  The individual times for each procedure do not add up, and thus the overall duration is reduced.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Boiled eggs make a marvelous haste breakfast, too, since you can (although, again, &lt;em&gt;I recommend against it&lt;/em&gt;) peel them in about 3 seconds by rolling them if you have some practice, and you can swallow them whole on your way out. Not pretty, no joy, but works for staying alive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a bonus, choose the clothes that you will wear the evening before, and lay them on a table or over a chair, ready to dress. This will buy you some 3 minutes &quot;for free&quot; which you can spend on having a real meal rather than swallowing whole eggs, for enhanced quality of life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1891" LastActivityDate="2015-05-13T23:14:36.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2015-05-14T08:01:03.840" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try to calibrate the wiper spring tension. It's not uncommon for these springs to weaken in time, causing squeaking if the blade is allowed too much freedom to vibrate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cable ties can be used to pull together some turns of the spring, making it exert more force.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4692" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T08:01:03.840" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6868" CreationDate="2015-05-14T11:42:49.413" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The idea of using alcohol is that the alcohol will evaporate quickly. So the more alcohol content will help but you need careful about the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This might help&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Mattress&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wiki - Clean a Mattress&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6600" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T11:42:49.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7026" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7005" CreationDate="2015-05-14T14:57:50.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To make sandwiches faster &lt;a href=&quot;http://m.instructables.com/id/10-Life-Hacks-You-Need-To-Know-For-a-Better-Summer/?ALLSTEPS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;use muffin tins&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3L6i0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pic taken from above link and source on pic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take sandwich toppings and put it in the muffin tin holes the night before then refrigerate. When you wake up the toppings are already cut and organized, so making sandwiches are easier and faster. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Make food beforehand:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Many foods do not have to be made the day of, they can be made days or a day before. Packaging dinner for breakfast or making a salad the night before can save you time. Restaurants/ caterers make food the day before. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-14T16:44:05.483" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T16:44:05.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7027" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2015-05-14T16:08:39.717" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a remote car starter. Start and warm up your car 10 minutes before you need to get in. Before I had a remote car starter I used to carry a spoon in my bag and just pry the door open. Do it carefully and you won't damage it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2116" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T16:08:39.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7028" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4351" CreationDate="2015-05-14T17:35:17.360" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a product called Zip-It that I saw at Lowes which appears to be a long strip of barbed flexible plastic.  It is meant to be pushed into the drain and then withdrawn, catching clogged material in the barbs for removal.  I bought one but haven't had to use it yet so I can't testify to its value, but it appears to be a more flexible variation on your coat hanger.  The coat hanger sounds potentially damaging. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zipitclean.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://zipitclean.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6601" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T17:35:17.360" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7029" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6551" CreationDate="2015-05-14T17:57:47.317" Score="2" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Shadow measuring.&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This isn't always possible, but it should be at midday in most places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8NTRp.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stick is 1m tall. You measure the shadow and it is 0.3m tall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You then measure the Building's shadow. It is 10m.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We can use &quot;similar triangles&quot; to work it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;1/0.3 = 3.33...&#xA;&#xA;10 x 3.33... = 33.33...&#xA;&#xA;So the building is 33 m tall.&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is the formula:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Stick Height&#xA;------------  x  Building Shadow = Building Height&#xA;Stick Shadow&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T17:57:47.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7030" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-14T18:10:08.460" Score="4" ViewCount="34310" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have heard of lemon, apple, cucumber, copper coins, steam and read about freezing, storing in airtight containers. I have tried cucumber and I can't say it really worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Knowing the power of stackexchange I thought I would try and dig out the ultimate way to keep tobacco, in either a tin or pouch, moist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6649" LastEditorUserId="6649" LastEditDate="2015-05-14T18:26:08.527" LastActivityDate="2015-12-21T01:04:49.393" Title="How to keep tobacco moist?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;smoking&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-03-07T00:39:28.267" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7031" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7005" CreationDate="2015-05-14T18:10:26.867" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just have either a Protein Shake or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.soylent.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Soylent&lt;/a&gt; for breakfast. Its fast an easy and does the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5068" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T18:10:26.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7032" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7030" CreationDate="2015-05-14T19:05:16.040" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Zippered plastic bag + slice of bread. The bread will slowly provide moisture to the tobacco and help it stay moist. Change bread as needed as it will become hard within a few days. This trick also works for cookie jars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastEditorUserId="6616" LastEditDate="2015-05-14T20:18:00.053" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T20:18:00.053" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7033" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2015-05-14T19:07:51.387" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To add to the good answers to the question: You can extend the lifetime of the wipers' rubber by wiping it down with that &quot;magical restorer&quot; stuff you can buy in any auto-parts store.  ArmorAll is one trade name.  And the stuff you use to restore rubber rollers (like on printers) would also work.  Do a search for &quot;rubber restorer.&quot;  Anyway, whenever you wash your car, wipe down the rubber of the wipers with that stuff.  You should be using something like that regularly anyway, on the sidewalls of your tires (to prevent dry rot), and on your dashboard plastic and interior vinyl (to prevent cracking).  So you should make sure you have some on hand if you don't already.  After you have it, this is a lifehack. ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the rubber is already dried out and cracking, then: new wiper blades.  No lifehack restores &quot;dead&quot; rubber, AFAIK.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6651" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-14T20:07:47.547" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T20:07:47.547" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7034" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7030" CreationDate="2015-05-14T21:06:24.853" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use certain types of wood. I think cedar is recommended.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Native American Spirit's has a pouch humidifier for their roll your own tobacco pouches. (Sold Seperately) :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6653" LastActivityDate="2015-05-14T21:06:24.853" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7035" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7037" CreationDate="2015-05-15T00:17:47.987" Score="9" ViewCount="2774" Body="&lt;p&gt;Summer is coming up and it's beach weather. So whenever I go to the beach, I'm always conscious that someone might want to try and steal my stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So what would be the best way to protect/hide my valuables like my&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Phone&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Money&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Car Keys&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: I'd rather not put it in my bag as I've had various experiences where people have taken mine/my friends bags and just walked off, ending up in me loosing all of my personal belongings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4019" LastEditorUserId="4019" LastEditDate="2015-05-15T07:25:30.883" LastActivityDate="2015-05-30T11:03:46.630" Title="How to protect my belongings at the beach" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7037" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7035" CreationDate="2015-05-15T00:59:00.010" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some ways are:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put it in a fannypack, this way it is always with you. You can even swim with if you put the phone in a plastic bag. Clear Plastic bags make it so you that you can still use the phone in the bag. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a empty clip on water bottle. This water bottle can connect to your clothes and is waterproof. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wear your possesions. Lanyards for your keys, ankle or wrist pouches for your money and clip on cases for your phone. I usually opt for a case that slides in a belt loop and clips on for added protection. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other methods that are common on the internet:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the stuff in a diaper and ball it up. People may think it is dirty. If you are feeling mean you can even color it brown and fill it with brown clay. They may throw it away it they are a do-gooder so watch it closely. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CbA1f.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the stuff in a container that no one will suspect. Like ice cream cartons, milk cartons, deodorant jars, etc. Deodarant cartons can even fit in your pocket. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.diyncrafts.com/7569/lifehacks/20-genius-summer-lifehacks-will-blow-mind/2&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Picture Link&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-15T01:14:29.597" LastActivityDate="2015-05-15T01:14:29.597" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7038" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6975" CreationDate="2015-05-15T01:35:21.597" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;Safety pins, &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_pin#Invention_of_the_safety_pin&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;invented by Walter Hunt in 1849&lt;/a&gt;, are one of many tools that exist for attaching soft things to other soft things without slipping or doing significant damage. Since you also desire to attach a soft thing to another soft thing, these could work for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/X6L4X.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/X6L4Xm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When placing the pins either orient them along the lines of force with the hooks at the bottom to reduce bends, or orient them perpendicular to the force to prevent tears and somewhat reduce bends, or if your sheets are very fragile double it up with some scrap cloth, or pin through the hem, etc. you get the point (I hope). There are also &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.carabiner-lanyard.com/images-new/nappy-pin/5-01.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;nappy pins&lt;/a&gt;. Feel free to double them up, too - the sky's the limit. In general, remember that stuff happens, imagine it happening, then look at what you've done and judge it and you should be fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could opt for a more &quot;hack&quot;-like or difficult solution, but it likely won't be as good or convenient a solution as using the right tool for the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-20T18:42:00.127" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T18:42:00.127" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7040" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2015-05-15T10:06:16.657" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This might sound bizarre, but in the past 8 years I've only replace wipers twice, I stick with the OEM ones and when they start to squeek I remove and wash with a sponge, and warm soapy water then put them back on the car. I also regularly fully clean the windscreen with car glass cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6662" LastActivityDate="2015-05-15T10:06:16.657" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7041" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6793" CreationDate="2015-05-15T12:30:15.913" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got good results with citric acid (intended for coffe machines)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The acid breaks carbonhydrates down to sugar (much easier to get in solution).&#xA;Just pour the acid on the crust(ad water if its pure), let it sit for a few hours and preferable heat it up. The crust looks intact after the process, but comes off pretty easy.&#xA;The effectives of this method depends on the specific contents of your crust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6665" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-27T13:10:16.450" LastActivityDate="2015-05-27T13:10:16.450" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7035" CreationDate="2015-05-15T18:12:47.030" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some companies now sell lockable box that clamps onto your beach chair or the handle of your ice chest.  One brand is &lt;a href=&quot;https://theaquavault.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;AquaVault&lt;/a&gt;; there are probably others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qisVJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-05-15T18:12:47.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7045" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7047" CreationDate="2015-05-15T20:05:56.490" Score="7" ViewCount="19637" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am making a cool air equipment on a bucket with a fan above the closed bucket lid. The problem is that the ice on the bottom of the bucket (kept in a packet/bottle) melts faster. I tried using salt with the water, but it does not seem to have much of an effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So is there a &quot;best&quot; ratio of salt to water?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any other way to slow the melting of ice?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6673" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-15T23:10:37.527" LastActivityDate="2015-09-10T17:17:01.723" Title="How to make Ice melt slower?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7047" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7045" CreationDate="2015-05-15T22:42:15.157" Score="10" Body="&lt;h2&gt;You can improve your bucket by:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;insulating&lt;/strong&gt; with aluminum foil and/or using a cooler insulated with Styrofoam.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;draining&lt;/strong&gt; the ice as soon as water has accumulated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;And if you make your own ice make sure to:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;boil&lt;/strong&gt; your water before freezing it to remove air bubbles and make it denser.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;add 1 tsp. (6 g) or more of &lt;strong&gt;salt&lt;/strong&gt; to a gallon (3,78 l) of boiled water before making ice. &lt;sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Salt changes the freezing temperature of ice. It will freeze and melt more slowly.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use as &lt;strong&gt;big&lt;/strong&gt; ice cube trays as possible (muffin tins as alternative). The bigger the ice block the slower it melts&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;Source:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Ice-from-Melting&quot;&gt;WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-05-15T22:42:15.157" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7048" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7045" CreationDate="2015-05-15T22:42:52.773" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple solution is more ice with less surface area. The less surface exposed surface area, the slower the ice will melt. Ideally, use a single ice ball (sphere) instead of multiple small ice cubes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-05-15T22:42:52.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7049" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-15T22:56:15.293" Score="3" ViewCount="28406" Body="&lt;p&gt;I moved into an apartment with new counter tops. I'm not sure what type they are, but I think they are formica. They also said &quot;glaze.&quot; Which I'm guessing is some sort of laminate?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyways, someone put a hot cup on the counter and it left a white stain. It isn't too bad, but my apartment will make me pay for it. Any way to restore it? Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://i57.tinypic.com/25p1zt0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DbqQXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6676" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-16T10:45:52.663" LastActivityDate="2020-04-18T15:04:33.227" Title="Remove white stain from counter top" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6793" CreationDate="2015-05-16T03:56:21.947" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You know how hey say &quot;like dissolves like&quot; when talking about solubility? So what I usually do is I use the same substance that got stuck on the pot. In your case you could leave the pot soaking in milk overnight, then bring it to a boil stirring it so it doesn't burn, then discard and scrub. This has worked for me in the past with food on the greasier side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also use a mix of milk and soap, that has worked for me as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6677" LastActivityDate="2015-05-16T03:56:21.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7052" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7055" CreationDate="2015-05-16T11:08:33.970" Score="5" ViewCount="9386" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a strong preference to self made bread. The only issue is that's a dirty job; it leaves dirty hands, a dirty marble working surface, and dirty dishes. How can I clean all of this without filling my kitchen sink waste trap with remains of dough?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3947" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-16T12:01:57.483" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T15:53:17.717" Title="How to easily clean dough remains after baking bread?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7053" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-16T12:48:50.660" Score="-2" ViewCount="200" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have two debit cards in my wallet that I'd love to get rid of... sitting on a thick wallet in the car and at the office becomes quite annoying, so I try to minimize what I carry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with these debit cards is that one has a balance of $1.40 and the other has a balance of $7.20.  Small balances like these are hard to use, and I typically end up throwing these things away when they get to less than $2.00.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to finish off small balances on prepaid debit cards?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4317" LastActivityDate="2015-05-16T13:19:22.367" Title="What is the easiest way to &quot;finish off&quot; small residual balances from a prepaid debit card?" Tags="&lt;cash&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-05-16T18:15:59.010" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7054" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7053" CreationDate="2015-05-16T13:19:22.367" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go to 7-11 and buy something that costs more.   Give them cash for the difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will need to figure out exactly how much is left on the card.  So if it's 1.87 and you buy something that is 2.00 .  you give the clerk 13 cents and tell him you want to put the rest on your card.  Problem solved. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if you have more than $5, you can get cash back from 7-11 when you make a purchase.  Sometimes I buy a 25 cent candy just to get 5 or 10 bucks off my card.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6682" LastActivityDate="2015-05-16T13:19:22.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7055" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7052" CreationDate="2015-05-16T14:22:26.843" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What I do is:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After kneeding the bread and setting it in a bowl, rub your hands together over that same bowl or a different bowl . This makes all the bread dough just flake off. Leaving your hands cleaner. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a spatula that is dry and just scrape with it. The dough will come up better if you get the bulk up without water. After scraping the bulk you can scrub it down before it dries, as dried dough is harder to clean. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To prevent it:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have learned that if you use a little flour when kneeding this takes most of the stickiness away. Instead of that you could grease your hands with cooking oil, this works to make the bread not stick to your hands. Oil works better as flour can wear off faster. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wearing gloves. This way you can't feel the dough, but your hands stay clean. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put the dough in a plastic bag and knead through their. The bigger and clearer the bag the better. This works perfectly for me, if I want to cook while I am dressed up. My clothes and hands stay clean, plus it is a plus that you have less to wash later. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-05-16T14:22:26.843" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7049" CreationDate="2015-05-16T16:03:47.067" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on how deep the &lt;em&gt;burn&lt;/em&gt; is and what material the worktop is.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Looking at the image it's not &lt;em&gt;too&lt;/em&gt; badly burned. A good test is to wet the burned area with water. If the mark disappears then it's likely &lt;em&gt;easily&lt;/em&gt; repairable, otherwise it might require a more substantial approach.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not 100% clear from the image, but it seems to be a basic kitchen worktop - laminated/veneered chipboard/particleboard.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If this is the case, then you can try some of the following ideas:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Prep&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clean the surface with a clean damp cloth (water only) to remove dust/debris. Any debris there can score the area badly when using the following methods to fix the burn mark.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This stage can show you whether the stain disappears when wet.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Buff/Polish with Cleaner approach&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Abrasive cleaners or other substances such as toothpaste and bicarbonate of soda can &quot;re-polish&quot; the surface if it's only lightly marked.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This would likely require some lacquer to have remained underneath the burn to be able to polish it up. The water test can be a good indication of whether it can be polished up or not (though not all circumstances are equal so evaluation and slow test is key here). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't use too strong an abrasive cleaner, use a soft damp cloth, and press gently.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You are trying to &lt;em&gt;polish&lt;/em&gt; the lacquer/glaze, &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; scrub away the burn&#xA;mark&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply a very small amount of the substance (such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Cif&lt;/a&gt; (or similar), or toothpaste &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; bicarb together) to only a small part of the burned area. &lt;em&gt;Very gently&lt;/em&gt; rub the marked area with a soft damp cloth. Rinse off with clean water, pat dry, and wait for it to fully dry (20 mins ish) and see what it looks like.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Analyse the results, and if you are happy it's an improvement, repeat across the rest of the marked area.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Don't suddenly get excited though, keep it simple and only apply a little substance and soft cloth, and only do it for a short time. Rinse with clean water and leave to dry again.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just because one small area has come back up doesn't mean it all will, so keep &quot;test&quot; and &quot;small progress&quot; in mind.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This won't likely be done and dusted in 10 mins, and if you want the problem to be resolved, put aside some hours.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Good thing is you don't need to stay with it. After rinse, go and do whatever else for 20 mins or more, then come back, even the next day if needed.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't go too far!  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If positive results are happening keep it slow and simple, wiping&#xA;clean and leaving to fully dry for further inspection, until the&#xA;stain is removed. While you are polishing up the lacquer under the&#xA;burn mark, going too far means you risk removing any renaming&#xA;lacquer, then there is nothing to &quot;polish&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Iron and tea towel&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method usually works better with varnished or other types of finished surfaces, but it may work.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You do need to take this one slowly as this can also make the problem worse or increase the size of the burn mark.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a clean, dry tea towel and place it over the burn mark.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get an electric clothes iron, and with steam setting OFF, gently press on the tea towel where the burn mark is. Don't leave the iron on, gently press down for a second and then back up. Do this a few times and remove the tea towel and check for results.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If there's no additional damage, or nothing has changed, or improvements are being made, repeat again slowly and for only a short time.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How long you do this for etc depends on how deep the stain is, and what material the surface is.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If after doing this for a while you feel there are no results, you can try turning the steam setting ON. However, be careful here as this can also cause burn damage!&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This method really does need a very slow approach and only apply the iron with steam very briefly and check the surface for results.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Disclaimers&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WARNING:&lt;/strong&gt; The above advice is only advice, and care is to be taken to evaluate the intensity of the damage and the work surface before trying the above methods.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Using the wrong method or substance may very easily make the burn mark worse!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even some laminates can have varying lacquer thickness. So there's no one rule fits all, you just have to be careful and go slowly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Never place a hot iron directly on or above the work surface (without tea towel etc). It will possibly cause damage.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You are not likely to make the overall &lt;em&gt;problem&lt;/em&gt; worse given there is already damage, but you can increase the size or intensity of the damage if you go to hard with one of the methods, and then another method which may have worked, might no longer due to increased damages.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just go steady :)  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Other&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy repair kits, which usually consist of paint and lacquer, but they're not cheap and often not cheaper than fitting a new worktop.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Cost comparison depends on the worktop (is it a cheapy one etc) and how much of the worksurface you need to replace (i.e. is it a small piece near a join etc).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Painting worksurfaces is also &lt;em&gt;usually&lt;/em&gt;  done when you want to change the entire colour. However, if done correctly, you can get some amazing results.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4282m_LbrU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4282m_LbrU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously if you are avoiding costs for repairs you won't want to do something like this, but it is a viable option with amazing results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5032" LastActivityDate="2015-05-16T16:03:47.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7059" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7062" CreationDate="2015-05-16T18:16:25.760" Score="5" ViewCount="11589" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm trying to nicely glue together several pieces of wood like pictured below. The tool for this job is a clamp or multiple clamps. I don't have a clamp though. Is there some other way to nicely glue these pieces of wood together without having a clamp? Looking for a way to do this that won't take a lot of extra time, so like only gluing two together at a time, then waiting, then doing another one isn't an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GhGbH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GhGbHm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-17T09:56:12.640" LastActivityDate="2015-05-17T09:56:12.640" Title="How to glue wood pieces together nicely without clamps?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;time&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7060" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7059" CreationDate="2015-05-16T19:34:36.430" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take have 4 lengths of scrap wood, and position them like the clamps shown in your picture. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place some weight on top of the 2 top beams. Or, tie the beams on top and bottom together using e.g. luggage straps. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-16T19:34:36.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7061" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7052" CreationDate="2015-05-16T19:51:25.797" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a &lt;strong&gt;little oil on the dough, preferrably on your hand&lt;/strong&gt; while kneeding, mix it well..This way, not only you will have a softer dough but also you will have non sticky hands. And to remove the oil from your hand use a soap or a hand wash. Thats it, pretty much simple,works for me&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Thanks and hope it works for u!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6673" LastActivityDate="2015-05-16T19:51:25.797" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7059" CreationDate="2015-05-17T00:49:47.947" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want a good looking finished product, nothing will compare to using the correct tools for the job. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That being said you could tie string around the boards and do a tourniquet type thing to tighten them good. Wrap a string around the board, tie a knot at the two ends, close to having the string tight, but not too close. Stick a stick at the knot and twist the stick till the rope is tight. You'll also need to have something heavy across the boards to keep them all flat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warning: this will work but will require significant sanding/planing to have a good finished product and having the right clamps for the job will save significant time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-05-17T00:49:47.947" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7063" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7030" CreationDate="2015-05-17T04:07:12.887" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When my tobacco is dry i spray some water in the pouch and mix it up. It works perfectly fine for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user6692" LastActivityDate="2015-05-17T04:07:12.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7064" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7086" CreationDate="2015-05-17T04:12:46.393" Score="6" ViewCount="17338" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a mottephobia (a fear of moths) and when it's too warm in my room in the night I can't just open the window. My Screen is way too bright. Is there any way to open the window by night and nothing flies in?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user6692" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2019-05-10T08:11:20.460" LastActivityDate="2019-05-10T08:11:20.460" Title="How can I open the window when it's dark outside without fearing that moths might fly in?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7065" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7064" CreationDate="2015-05-17T05:40:31.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, if darkening your screen is not a option:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a cloth and pin that up in window. This can be achieved with tacks, tape or etc. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not a hack, but investing in other cooling options would be wise. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having a fan facing the window also helps. As this gives the insects something to fly against and makes it harder for them to enter. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-17T06:41:53.807" LastActivityDate="2015-05-17T06:41:53.807" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7066" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7064" CreationDate="2015-05-17T10:38:59.270" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This isn't a hack answer, but I've got the same problem, I hate them in the house. I never open a window at night when the lights are on unless its one of the windows covered either in net curtain (which prevents most of them getting in, not necessarily all, depends how bright the light is in the room) or an insect screen. Both of which you'd have to buy...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-17T13:50:05.880" LastActivityDate="2015-05-17T13:50:05.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7067" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7064" CreationDate="2015-05-17T14:56:09.430" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Light temperature makes a huge difference. If you are using compact fluorescent lamps, make sure you are using those with &quot;yellow light&quot; (2700 Kelvin).In the case of incandescente lamp, you  can use a 220V lamp on a 127V instalation the light will attract way less insects (moth included).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will not prevent any moths but will reduce a lot their presence.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5416" LastEditorUserId="5416" LastEditDate="2015-05-17T18:39:40.690" LastActivityDate="2015-05-17T18:39:40.690" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7064" CreationDate="2015-05-18T00:53:18.383" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had success in tricking flies into leaving a room by turning on a light in the hallway. You may be able to distract (a percentage of) the moths by installing a more moth-attractive light somewhere outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4335" LastActivityDate="2015-05-18T00:53:18.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7070" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7030" CreationDate="2015-05-18T02:53:35.260" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;thick cut potato skins work very well, as they don't leave behind any scent or taste that could contaminate your tobacco being a quite neutral earthy vegetable, and can keep it moist for up 3-4 days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;further to @ adems answer I have also sprayed my tobacco to rejuvenate it before now, but id spread it out and use something that mists rather than sprays as I have also ruined a pouch this way (you could dry it out again but it becomes very weak tasting)  hope this helps &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5015" LastActivityDate="2015-05-18T02:53:35.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7072" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7073" CreationDate="2015-05-18T17:05:55.627" Score="2" ViewCount="5101" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I spill something dry on the floor I'll use a dust pan and brush to clean it up. Like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UiLYtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But say I don't have one at hand. What standard office supplies can I use the improvise these? I also don't have a vacuum cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-05-19T04:38:40.627" Title="How to improvise a dust pan and brush?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7073" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7072" CreationDate="2015-05-18T17:16:06.503" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Really would depend for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it is small particles (like dust or glitter), I would use Scotch or box tape to pick.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it was not sharp, I would use my hand and sweep onto a manila envelope or a folder.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it is sharp, I would go get a dustpan and broom. Safety first. If that is simply not possible, a book or a magazine with the spine side in your hand; the pages can act like a brush for you to sweep onto a folder.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastEditorUserId="6616" LastEditDate="2015-05-18T17:34:53.917" LastActivityDate="2015-05-18T17:34:53.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7074" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7052" CreationDate="2015-05-18T20:11:54.790" Score="0" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get a flour container and a scale.&lt;/strong&gt; Getting flour from a container is less messy than getting it from a bag, and measuring with a scale means you don't need to sift or level, which I've never managed to do cleanly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Add a small amount of oil to the dough.&lt;/strong&gt; I usually add a quarter cup of canola oil for roughly 7 cups of flour. One of the benefits is that it makes the dough less sticky, so there's less of a mess in the bowl. All the recipes I've seen that have both a sponge and oil have you add the oil after the sponge, but I have no idea if this is really that important or not.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use gloves while kneading the dough.&lt;/strong&gt; Rubber cleaning gloves keep your hands from getting messy when you knead, and you can scrub off the dough with scalding-hot water. If you don't care so much about reusability, disposable gloves from a pharmacy are pretty great. You can knead and then toss out the gloves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Knead in the bowl.&lt;/strong&gt; I do it this way and I still get really good bread. Plus you don't have to use a kneading surface or worry about creating more mess in a transfer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;After baking, leave the bowl out overnight.&lt;/strong&gt; All of the remaining dough will dry out and you can scrape it off into the garbage can.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6707" LastActivityDate="2015-05-18T20:11:54.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7072" CreationDate="2015-05-19T00:46:58.900" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know about the brush, but a piece of paper with one edge wetted with water can do a superior job when brushing up fine powders, because a dust pan will leave a stripe of dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1960" LastActivityDate="2015-05-19T00:46:58.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7076" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7049" CreationDate="2015-05-19T00:57:45.683" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the spirit of &quot;life hack&quot;:  Heat the rest of the counter until it is all the same color.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-05-19T00:57:45.683" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7072" CreationDate="2015-05-19T04:38:40.627" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A piece of paper or card stock works well as the pan, and a magazine held by the spine, or a bunch of loose papers held together at one end, should work for the brush.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-05-19T04:38:40.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7081" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7090" CreationDate="2015-05-19T12:11:22.760" Score="7" ViewCount="4995" Body="&lt;p&gt;When offering to buy icecream and beverages for me and my friends at the beach, and then discovering that the shop is a little farther away then expected, how do you suggest transporting the icecream and beverages back to my friends without the icecream melting, and the beverages heating up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, you don't have a cooler to bring along, only normal beach stuff. Besides, it doesn't look cool to carry a cooler to buy icecream and beverages...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a variation, what item could one bring along to the beach (except for a cooler) to ease the task at hand?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-19T12:58:07.497" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T04:08:58.470" Title="Makeshift cooler after buying icecream or beverages at the beach" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7082" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7081" CreationDate="2015-05-19T13:37:01.037" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The non-hack way is &lt;a href=&quot;http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Pittsburgh-Steelers-12-Pack-Cooler/15637751&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;cooler bags&lt;/a&gt;. These are bags that are like coolers only they are bags, they can be disguised in boxes or other bags or even buy one that you like. They come in many styles. As a extra these can be folded up so they are small or used like a regular bag to carry other items. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a container fill it with bags of ice and then place  another container within it. Place your goods in this container and you should be ready to go. Keep this in the shade and wrap in a non-absorbing blanket. This may need the ice refilled every couple of hours. This probably would not work for transporting it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could place all items in a regular plastic bag and then cover it with a jacket. This way it is protected from sunlight and some heat. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-19T13:42:23.307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-19T13:42:23.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7086" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7064" CreationDate="2015-05-19T14:34:17.280" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;During a camping trip, I had seen the camp guy place a pan/plate filled with water, right under a light.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Being the only light source in the room, the moths came in and many got tricked and dived into the water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But a window net screen is best solution &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6458" LastActivityDate="2015-05-19T14:34:17.280" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7087" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7035" CreationDate="2015-05-19T15:00:41.923" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Definitively not fool-proof, but if you are at a beach with sand, you could bury the stuff in the sand under your blanket or similar. When it is out of sight, it is not that easy to steal, and then the burglar actually have to see you bury it and they have to dig it out of the sand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In general I would usually go for carrying the most valuable stuff on me. Or possibly hide it away in the car, and carry only the car key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-05-19T15:00:41.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7088" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7081" CreationDate="2015-05-19T15:47:25.040" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap them in a wet towel and you have an &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaporative_cooler&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;evaporative cooler&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4038" LastActivityDate="2015-05-19T15:47:25.040" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7081" CreationDate="2015-05-19T16:45:14.163" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cooler bag is the obvious choice, but not cool enough for you, apparently (sorry, I just like the play on words)! Best take a large newspaper or several newspapers/magazines to read. Wrap your ice creams in those and they'll be insulated on the trip back. Bit more difficult to wrap it round canned drinks though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-05-19T16:45:14.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7090" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7081" CreationDate="2015-05-19T17:08:23.920" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would definitely use as many towels as possible, as per @Peter Crotty's answer - but I wouldn't wet them. Water is a much better conductor than air. Wrapping them with as much material as possible is the key, preferably light coloured on the outside to reflect as much light/heat as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We tend to think that insulating things makes them &lt;em&gt;warm&lt;/em&gt; but it helps to think of it as keeping them &lt;em&gt;the same&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A suggestion: you could take 2 towels, fold the darkest one into 2 or 3 and wrap the goodies, then drop that bundle into the centre of the lighter towel, gather the corners into a &quot;bag&quot; that you can hold with one hand. As you walk, keep the &quot;bag&quot; in the shade of your body as best you can - but try to stop it contacting your body because, at 37 degrees, you are probably the worst enemy. The bag will mean you can hold the payload without the need to hug it to your chest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: Another important thing I've just thought of.... You don't want the towels to be warm before you wrap the ice creams in them. If they are warm at the start (likely) then you need to allow them to cool in the air as you walk to the shop - but &lt;em&gt;without&lt;/em&gt; letting the sun warm them! You'll have to figure that out for yourself. If they are not too warm then wrap the darker one in the lighter one to keep it the coolest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2015-05-19T17:15:55.890" LastActivityDate="2015-05-19T17:15:55.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7093" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7116" CreationDate="2015-05-20T09:30:36.860" Score="9" ViewCount="2537" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I live in an apartment building attic and there's a bird nest right outside, on the roof. They probably just hatched eggs because they screech and scream like they're dying all from 05:00 till 08:00.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't actually see the nest, but it's quite close and with this thin roof it's like they are right next to my bed :p&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to get rid of them in a friendly way? Making them reconsider their choice of nesting? I'm thinking something like a predator sound I can put on or something. I can't really go out on the roof, it's crazy high and no entry hatch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas are appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6720" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-20T09:48:25.220" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T06:04:03.147" Title="Friendly way to get rid of screeching birds" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7093" CreationDate="2015-05-20T09:57:16.747" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Quoting from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/faq/season/summer/document_view&quot;&gt;this page&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Birds are very sensitive to their environment during the breeding season. In particular, you take a big risk when you move a nest, even if you move it a short distance. The bird may abandon the nest and anything in it. Additionally, it is illegal to disturb the nests of birds protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Doesn't sound like there's anything you can do until the young are gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-05-20T09:57:16.747" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7095" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7093" CreationDate="2015-05-20T11:41:04.930" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a plastic raven and place it somewhere they can see it. It will frighten them off. If the thought of the little birds starving bothers you, wait till the chicks have flown the nest, and prevent the next brood from starting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I got a plastic raven to scare off sparrows from nesting in my gutter. You have to place it so it's visible from above, and you have to move it occasionally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-05-20T11:41:04.930" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7096" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7111" CreationDate="2015-05-20T16:40:14.617" Score="2" ViewCount="24229" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, me and my friends were playing last night while eating some snacks, and, as a result of my lack of attention, the controllers got all greasy. I tried using a napkin to clean it, but it still feels kinda greasy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any better way to do this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6731" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-21T00:05:07.753" LastActivityDate="2020-05-05T16:33:15.780" Title="How can I remove grease from controllers?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7098" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7099" CreationDate="2015-05-20T19:25:19.617" Score="1" ViewCount="865" Body="&lt;p&gt;Due to hormonal imbalances tiny hairs appears on the face of girls usually in their puberty. It can be removed through threading ,which remains for a few days only and it is a painful process for girls of that age usually in teens. So is there any better way to remove it effectively without threading?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6445" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-20T19:54:05.520" LastActivityDate="2015-05-20T20:23:49.980" Title="How to remove facial hairs in girls without threading/bleaching using natural products?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7099" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7098" CreationDate="2015-05-20T20:13:49.557" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the hair is really thick then I would say consult a doctor, as this may signal a more important problem. If the hair is just a few then I would say leave them, as removing them may encourage more to grow.  However, I can think of only 2 really good solutions: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pluck the hair out. Some people may think this is to time consuming, but if you have a couple of hairs this will be fast. There is some pain, but doing it fast will lessen pain. Placing a warm towel over your face before, also makes it feels better. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wax your face. This is painful, waxing any part of your body is painful. But it shouldn't be to bad or to long. There are even ways to do it at home naturally. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.livestrong.com/article/103205-wax-upper-lip-home-homemade/#page=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternate ways are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/simple-ways-to-remove-upper-lip-hair-naturally/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;From this link&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mix turmeric and water equally and apply it to the lip. Apply it for about 30 minutes and let it harden. Do this for awhile, 4 weeks, and the hair should not have grown anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using depilatory pastes may burn and shaving will make it come back like a forest.   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-20T20:23:49.980" LastActivityDate="2015-05-20T20:23:49.980" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7100" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7035" CreationDate="2015-05-20T23:38:35.900" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stuff them into your shoes when you take your shoes off. Put them in first, then your socks so it looks like only your socks are sticking out. If you are wearing sandals, might be worth it to bring an extra ratty pair of shoes to stuff into. Very common sight at the beach, but no one will steal an old pair of shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4666" LastActivityDate="2015-05-20T23:38:35.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7101" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-21T01:00:33.353" Score="17" ViewCount="12059" Body="&lt;p&gt;I unfortunately dropped my aunt's phone in water. I didn't tried anything yet (I'm afraid of a short circuit). Is there a quick and cheap way to completely dry out the internals of this mobile phone so it will not fail when I turn it on?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Phone:&lt;/strong&gt; Samsung metro duos&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bqvYs.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bqvYss.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Condition:&lt;/strong&gt; Dropped in 2 ft of water for about 2 minutes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-05-21T13:24:41.217" LastActivityDate="2018-12-17T17:50:18.583" Title="How to dry out a wet phone?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7103" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7101" CreationDate="2015-05-21T01:42:01.297" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There are reports of being electrocuted by a phone, but I don't know the viability of this idea. Below is what I have done on multiple occasions:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn off the phone and take the battery out. Put the phone in a bowl of rice after drying all the water you can off. Leave the phone off for a day or 2. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: If the phone is damaged, I.e. won't turn on, buckling somehow, etc. You may have to take it to the phone shop to see if they can do anything. There are waterproof cases to help avoid this. A plastic sand which bag makes a lovely waterproof case for cheap. As well, I have never heard of the recovery of a phone that has been underwater that long. Asking them what parts are damaged could be a great place to start, maybe you can replace them yourself. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some sources say that rice does not work, but putting a rag over a vacuum cleaner and sibling the water out can help. Use rice as a extra precaution. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never use hair dryers and never lie to the phone store about there being water in the phone. They can tell by indicators and the heat dan harm the phone. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-21T01:59:39.850" LastActivityDate="2015-05-21T01:59:39.850" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7108" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7101" CreationDate="2015-05-21T12:40:41.213" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;In case the phone fell into water there is a high risk of short circuits due to the electrical conductivity of water. This does not only cause damage to the parts but can also lead to an overheating of the battery. Over a longer period of time the power supplied from the battery to the circuits causes a reaction resulting in corrosion of the circuits (remember electrolysis experiments in school, two nails in glass of water, wired to a battery?) and failure. Therefore the first  action we should take is to&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Immediately remove the battery&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not try to operate the device. It will make things worse for sure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Remove all water&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After having removed the battery we have to get rid of all the water in the device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove all parts (SIM card, memory cards, headsets)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the case and dismantle as many parts as you can&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove gross water drops with a dry towel or handkerchief.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Patiently let the device dry at room temperature &lt;strong&gt;for several days&lt;/strong&gt; (time needed depends much on the environmental humidity where you live).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tips for taking a phone apart:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;try to remember, or take pictures, to be able to get them back together again. You may need to use a fine screw driver for this.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep the screws in a safe place and note down where they go - modern phones use many different lengths and widths of screw. Draw a basic picture of the phone on paper and place the screws in the same place on the picture as you remove them&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Consider putting screws gently back into the same holes they came out of, after you have removed the part they were securing, if the phone will be in bits for a while&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Follow a YouTube video tutorial of how to take you particular phone apart. Search for &amp;quot;iphone 6 tear down&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;dismantle galaxy s8&amp;quot; for more&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;remember that a YouTube video might be done on a phone that has been taken apart before, and might have been put back together wrong. Many videos of the iPhone 6 teardown, for example, have the screen ribbon cables in the wrong order. Your phone's presentation should override the video. Also bear in mind that popping the screen off a phone gets easier the more times it's done so the video may look like the screen just falls off when it actually needs a good pull. Watch a few&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Remove salt or sugar&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case it fell into salt water, soup or beverage we have to remove salt or sugar too to avoid later corrosion or short circuits. This can be done by immersing all parts &lt;strong&gt;except the battery&lt;/strong&gt; in a bath of distilled water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Accelerate the drying process&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several ways to accelerate the drying process. Use any but do not use the sun, an oven or a hair dryer - the heat may damage your device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put all parts in an air tight bag with a &lt;strong&gt;water absorbing substance&lt;/strong&gt; for some days (at least 2). This could be rice or &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silica_gel&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;silica gel bags&lt;/a&gt; (which come in the packages of many electronic devices) but &lt;strong&gt;do not use salt&lt;/strong&gt; because of its corrosive potential.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Immerse all parts (&lt;strong&gt;except the battery&lt;/strong&gt;) in &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;isopropyl alcohol&lt;/a&gt;. This will solve all remaining water and it then evaporates much faster than water alone. There is a small risk however to damage non-alcohol resistant glued parts by this.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Professionals use a vacuum chamber for rapid water removal but we mortals may have no access to that.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;What if the device still does not work?&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Well, then you should know that you are not alone. Only a fraction of phones will survive from being drowned. Unfortunately due to moisture detectors within the devices your warranty will be void in any case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sadly from newer devices the battery can no longer be removed. Therefore the chances for rescue are much smaller. In many cases though, the battery will have a connector cable that can be unplugged. You'll have to open the phone up and look for it. Again a video tutorial found via a search like &amp;quot;change iPhone 6 battery&amp;quot; will provide the minimal set of steps needed to disconnect the battery&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T07:33:27.513" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7109" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7101" CreationDate="2015-05-21T13:48:56.637" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take all the cases, backs, SIM cards, SD cards, and anything else off. Then fill a bag with uncooked rice and bury the phone in the rice. The rice will remove the moisture from the phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6741" LastActivityDate="2015-05-21T13:48:56.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7111" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7096" CreationDate="2015-05-21T14:22:13.750" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think this is a valid question. Been there myself with controllers and keyboards and T.V. remotes. They are electronic, and you don't want to get water into the buttons, etc. So a wet soapy rag seems to be a bad idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I do personally is wipe it clean with a paper towel, then I take a wash cloth, get it wet and soapy(with dish detergent), and wring it out really well BEFORE wiping my controllers. You will still have enough water and dish detergent to get the grease off, no problem. Then dry again with paper towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4539" LastActivityDate="2015-05-21T14:22:13.750" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7112" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-21T18:15:31.577" Score="7" ViewCount="1122" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is too hot here. Nearly touching  40°C. And I cant afford to buy an AC or a Cooler right now. So, what would be the best substitute which I can afford or can make by my own?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6673" LastEditorUserId="38" LastEditDate="2015-05-22T13:21:51.893" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T23:09:52.697" Title="Air Conditioner/Coolers best substitute" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7113" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7112" CreationDate="2015-05-21T19:40:28.580" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A spray bottle of water.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Ignore these additional nonsense characters added 'cause site doesn't like short answers.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastActivityDate="2015-05-21T19:40:28.580" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7114" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7112" CreationDate="2015-05-21T23:54:55.777" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most people won't have the materials to do this, but you can mimic a swamp cooler. You need flowing cold water for best effect, but static water or ice is better than nothing. If you have some sort of fountain you will place a fan right in front of that blowing on you. If too much water is getting on the fan you can put an air filter in front of the fountain and behind the fan, the type you should have in a furnace or ac unit. They are cheap, like $1 each, if you don't have one and need one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could make your own swap cooler by making a recycling water fountain to soak one of those filters. Another filter about 2 inches away from that one that isn't getting soaked, and then a fan directly touching the dry filter blowing away from the water. You'll have to look up making a fountain though as I don't have any real experience with making one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The idea is for the water to cool off the air being sucked into the fan and subsequently blown into you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The colder the water and the more water that flows over the filter the better it will work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: also if you can find a filter that is more porous, or has larger holes, you will get more air flow and thus cooler air. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: this video &lt;a href=&quot;http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9C4FRl9S-j4&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; is almost exactly what I described, or at least pictured in my head. The second air filter I mentioned was just to keep the fan from being saturated from splashes and thus dying. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastEditorUserId="2281" LastEditDate="2015-05-22T04:54:21.690" LastActivityDate="2015-05-22T04:54:21.690" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7115" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7118" CreationDate="2015-05-22T05:24:38.710" Score="11" ViewCount="11200" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually hang my clothes outside in the Summer, I do this in the winter as well, but I usually hang them inside in the winter. In the summer the wind is a force that can blow your clothes down if not properly secured. My question is how to properly secure clothes in this wind without clothespins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reason: My clothespins are used by others who take them, lose them, break them, etc. Buying and making more can be time consuming and/or costly since I do it a fair amount. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things I have tried:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hangers are a great alternative for the home. But since they just hang onto the line and cant be secured they fall off a lot and are not good for outside use. Tying them with strings or attaching paperclips to them makes it hard for them to be removed. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using Binder clips and/or hair clips is a good method, but I never have enough. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paper clips tend to ruin clothes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better method? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-22T19:38:12.830" LastActivityDate="2018-01-13T22:50:58.717" Title="Clothespin alternatives" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;summer&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7093" CreationDate="2015-05-22T12:39:08.163" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming it's a non-protected bird, you could scare them away with movement or sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You stated you can't reach there, but you don't have to. A ventilator on a stick produces a lot of air movement and noise. If the distance is too big to cross with a stick, you may consider using a drone (birds don't like quadcopters).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A speaker could be useful but possibly provide problems with the neighbours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="38" LastActivityDate="2015-05-22T12:39:08.163" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7118" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7115" CreationDate="2015-05-22T19:29:26.253" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do laundry while camping often and clothespegs truly are a good solution to the problem of securing laundry. That said, you have some options. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, consider using the clothes to secure themselves. For example, unbutton a pair of pants, then close the button up around the line so it hangs. It won't dry as fast as if it was pegged out, but it will be faster than if it was lying on the ground after falling off. Wrap a shirt around the line horizontally - neck end to your left, say and waist end to your right - then do up the buttons to hold the shirt on. Or undo one end of the line and put it through a sleeve, and out the neck, or through a sleeve, across the body of the shirt and out the other sleeve (works for Tshirts as well as button shirts.) These things won't help you with your &quot;smalls&quot; but might let you conserve a limited number of pegs to use for those things that really need them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, you can buy a pegless washing line. This is made of two or more stretchy lines wound together. You pull the two apart a bit to stick a corner of a towel or clothing item through the hole, and when you let go, the elastic holds on to the item.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bTlr8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bTlr8m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;elastic pegless line&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many (but not all) are marked Indoor, but you could try them outside. There are also pegless lines made of plastic clips that are marked outdoor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/u9B2b.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/u9B2bm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found an elastic version on Amazon for less than $3, though you might need more than one to get enough length for a full load of washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-28T13:52:27.670" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T13:52:27.670" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7119" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-22T23:07:13.557" Score="3" ViewCount="8322" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a huge sheet of protective glass on top of wood desk with a computer set up on top of that. Dust has collected between desk top and glass. How can I get the dust out without disassembling and removing all the computer stuff?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6751" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-05-23T00:16:41.147" LastActivityDate="2021-04-01T15:39:38.183" Title="How do I clean dust between my desk and glass protecting it?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6413" CreationDate="2015-05-23T03:42:40.330" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try to find a rubber &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O-ring&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;O-ring&lt;/a&gt; that fits the diameter of the lid. Then just slide it on the lip of the lid, on the area that fits inside the can. Then push down. That should seal it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6753" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-05-23T20:43:59.710" LastActivityDate="2015-05-23T20:43:59.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7122" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7125" CreationDate="2015-05-23T13:22:18.830" Score="5" ViewCount="347" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to cook. As a result, I have a lot of jars of spices and herbs (~100) taking up most of one shelf in the kitchen. I want to somehow take advantage of vertical space. (Stacking the jars directly on one another is more challenging to access the bottom-layer jars.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've looked at a lot of spice rack options, but:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they're expensive&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they only hold a couple dozen jars at most (so I'd need to buy 5 or 6 -&gt; more expensive)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they often are sized so they only hold their own jars, so all the random ones I buy from the store don't fit&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I store my spice jars so they're easy to access and take up less (horizontal) space?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6757" LastActivityDate="2015-05-24T22:35:15.223" Title="Organizing spices in my kitchen cupboard?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7124" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-23T16:52:57.267" Score="0" ViewCount="52" Body="&lt;p&gt;Protective glass sheet on top of wood desk; computer setup on top of that. Dust has collected between glass and desk. How can I remove the dust without disassembling &amp;amp; moving computer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6751" LastActivityDate="2015-05-23T19:13:09.870" Title="How do I remove dust from under a protective glass top?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-05-24T16:44:53.483" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7125" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7122" CreationDate="2015-05-23T18:42:35.657" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if you buy ice cream in plastic boxes - I used to, the boxes they came in were about 6 inches long by about 4 inches wide, and 3 inches deep. I kept those - each one is filled with spices and herbs, and I stack one on top of another, on top of the caps on the jars in the one below. It does mean you have to lift off the top box to get whatever you need in the one housed below, but that's a lot easier than moving several individual jars of herbs balanced on one another. Any suitable box from any product you buy could be used, I just happened to have lots of ice cream containers. You may decide you need prettier boxes though, if they're on display, mine are inside a cupboard, but really, herbs and spices should be kept in the dark, in a closed cupboard, not permanently exposed to daylight, unless the containers aren't clear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-05-23T18:42:35.657" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7119" CreationDate="2015-05-23T19:13:09.870" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the glass is up off the wood at all, sometimes there are small rubber bumpers around the edges to keep it off the wood, then get compressed air and blow between the glass and wood. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try it even if it isn't raised up as it might still have a small gap to let you blow it out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-05-23T19:13:09.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7128" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7159" CreationDate="2015-05-23T22:41:51.460" Score="6" ViewCount="8178" Body="&lt;p&gt;My washing machine has a thick rubber gasket between the door and the cylinder, seen here:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JX1SV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JX1SVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;gasket&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The space in that gasket fills with water during each wash and, although we let it air dry between washes, attracts mold. Is there anything we can do, other than jamming towels in there after each wash, to keep the inside of that gasket clean and dry?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6761" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-24T16:50:15.123" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T16:08:47.873" Title="How to dry out the gasket on my washing machine between washes?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7129" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2423" CreationDate="2015-05-24T02:16:15.520" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;the hot water theory works but it's HOW you do it..put the buckets in a laundry sink or attach a hose to the hot water heater..wet the outside of the EXTERIOR BUCKET,, rotating it in the sink to get it completely heated,, top to bottom,, about 15-30 seconds,, take the buckets out of the sink and pull on the INTERIOR bucket.. should slide right out..I just did it with 4 of them..just pops the vacuum like nothing,,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All the best peeps! we make a great team!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6764" LastActivityDate="2015-05-24T02:16:15.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7130" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7030" CreationDate="2015-05-24T03:45:14.850" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used a moist cotton ball or moist cigarette filter (unused) in the pouch with good results. I've also breathed into the pouch through my mouth for 20-30 seconds, closed the pouch tightly and let it sit for a while unopened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6440" LastActivityDate="2015-05-24T03:45:14.850" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7128" CreationDate="2015-05-24T04:35:10.703" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For some washers, rather than drying the gasket to prevent mold, periodic use of a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?36263&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;self-cleaning cycle&lt;/a&gt; is recommended.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;ConsumerReports.org article &lt;a href=&quot;http://How%20to%20prevent%20smelly%20mold%20buildup%20in%20front-loading%20washers&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to prevent smelly mold buildup in front-loading washers&lt;/a&gt; recommends the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wipe the door gasket and glass dry once you're done.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean the detergent dispenser and any attachments once or twice a month.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Run a dehumidifier if your laundry room is damp.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep the washer door ajar between loads to allow air to circulate. If you have small children, keep the laundry-room door locked.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It also suggests documenting any issue and contacting the manufacturer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-05-24T04:35:10.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7119" CreationDate="2015-05-24T09:50:40.520" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is what I do,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;take a piece of cloth,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;take a spoon, the cloth covers the back of the spoon,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;insert the back of the spoon as you are cleaning the space between the glass top and the desk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;IN CASE THE AREA OF THE GLASS AND THE DESK IS TOO BIG:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;with the back of the spoon with very long (not big in area) cloth, use the back of the spoon in such a way that it comes off the other end, then slide it gently with the right hand and then with the left hand (in a harmonic motion) until you get the whole under glass top cleansed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6767" LastActivityDate="2015-05-24T09:50:40.520" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7134" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7119" CreationDate="2015-05-24T14:57:28.347" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This depends on how thick the glass is. If the pane is thick enough, you can lift one end a bit and slide some shims underneath, then repeat on the other side until you have a gap big enough to clean between.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;But&lt;/strong&gt; the glass needs to be really thick for this to work. As an example: I have some glass shelves in my cupboard. These are 80x30 cm and 6 mm thick, and are specified for a maximum allowable weight of 10 kg. A desktop computer with monitor is easily twice that, and the pane of glass is much larger. As a first approach, double the size = half the carrying capacity, so if your desk is 150 x 80, you'd need a glass pane several cm thick to carry your computer. This is unlikely, so you'll have to remove the computer before lifting the glass. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Normally the weight of the computer isn't an issue: the entire area of the glass is supported by the desk. But if you lift the glass, it's supported only by the edges.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-24T14:57:28.347" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7135" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-24T21:02:13.370" Score="6" ViewCount="84593" Body="&lt;p&gt;My 3.5mm headphone plug is bent, ever so slightly, so that it slides out of the jack on my phone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stereo functioning is still fine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0wgZ9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0wgZ9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I straighten it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4244" LastEditorUserId="8228" LastEditDate="2015-09-04T12:42:16.067" LastActivityDate="2017-02-25T20:59:38.087" Title="How can I straighten a slightly bent 3.5mm headphone plug?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7136" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7122" CreationDate="2015-05-24T22:35:15.223" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get it out of your cupboard and onto your refrigerator. My fiance had bought me a pre-made set of magnetic spice holders and they are great; took a great deal of my spcies out of my cabinet and they are now on the fridge. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Spice-Rack-1/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is how you can make your own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2015-05-24T22:35:15.223" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7137" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-25T00:30:28.807" Score="0" ViewCount="1115" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ordered the new Zenfone 2 and it only comes with the &quot;Boostmaster&quot; quick charger that outputs 9v and 2A.&#xA;Also, I saw pictures where the visible part of the battery in the phone says &quot;+9v 2A&quot; on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to know is it safe to use a regular 5v USB charger to charge this phone if I do not want to use the quick charger?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not sure since I read through these threads:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/29259/charging-devices-voltage-and-amperage&quot;&gt;https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/29259/charging-devices-voltage-and-amperage&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://superuser.com/questions/172257/can-i-use-a-power-adapter-with-more-current-but-lower-voltage-on-another-laptop&quot;&gt;https://superuser.com/questions/172257/can-i-use-a-power-adapter-with-more-current-but-lower-voltage-on-another-laptop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and I am concerned about these quotes:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Too low voltage may do damage. Slightly too low may work AOK or at&#xA;  reduced current. Too low may damage equipment but not usually. Too low&#xA;  may damage charger but not usually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If the voltage is too low, you'll get either nothing, or odd / failure&#xA;  behavior when the power draw on the system gets high.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I'd be more worried about the undervoltage. It may put a strain on the&#xA;  voltage regulator in your laptop and may also put a strain on your&#xA;  battery&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6776" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:09.450" LastActivityDate="2015-05-25T07:12:32.020" Title="Using a 5v USB Wall Charger on a Zenfone 2 with +9v battery?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-05-25T10:07:33.037" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7138" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7137" CreationDate="2015-05-25T07:12:32.020" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;No. You simply cannot use a lower voltage charger in a reliable manner. The battery needs to be charged at a higher voltage than the battery holds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Too high voltage and the battery can be damaged. Too low voltage and the battery isn't getting charged. Most chargers should prevent damage in such a case, but it's possible to break your charger with this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You're not required to use the original charger, but make sure you get at least the voltage right. If the original is 9V, don't use anything different than 9V unless you know what you're doing. If the original is 12V, use 12V. Too many Ampere is irrelevant, not enough would result in a very slow charging process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="38" LastActivityDate="2015-05-25T07:12:32.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7139" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7135" CreationDate="2015-05-25T08:37:02.007" Score="4" Body="&lt;h2&gt;If it ain't broken, don't fix it.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3.5mm connectors are fragile. They're frequently abused. They won't last forever. Every action you perform on it may weaken the structural integrity. As Ian said in the comments, the chances of you making it worse are quite high.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you really have to fix it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Grab two thin pliers, put one one the midsection and one on the tip. Now bend, very carefully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you break it, you'll need a soldering iron and a new connector. The connector is cheap, but it's not worth getting a soldering iron if this is the only thing you want to do with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="38" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-05-25T08:37:02.007" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7064" CreationDate="2015-05-25T10:13:12.927" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In India, open spaces with greenery translate to two things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;great view to look at during the day&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;mosquitoes rushing in to your house by the night&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try buying stick-on nets for your windows. These have adhesive backing velcro frame that you can stick on the borders of your window frames (you have to keep the window open all the time though) and then stick on the net. This means you will fresh air and no bugs by the night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also see &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=window%20netting&amp;amp;num=100&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ei=MfViVbeBIoy8uATu44GoCA&amp;amp;ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&amp;amp;biw=1916&amp;amp;bih=941&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this google search query&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1836" LastActivityDate="2015-05-25T10:13:12.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7141" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7128" CreationDate="2015-05-25T13:03:09.253" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had the same front loading washing machine, with this type of gasket, for 16 years; I have never dried the gasket when the wash is complete, just left it as it is, and never once has mould appeared anywhere on the gasket. I've never once run a self cleaning programme, most of the wash cycles I do are unheated, meaning in cold water, with one hot wash weekly or fortnightly for certain items, always using liquid detergent followed by fabric conditioner. The dispenser drawer does get mouldy and needs cleaning, but I don't see mould anywhere else. BUT, I never close the door on the washing machine when its not in use, its always left pushed to, but slightly open, and perhaps that's why, so if you've been keeping yours closed, don't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have high humidity here most of the time, but not heat - if you live somewhere very hot and humid, I'm guessing that might encourage the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-05-25T13:08:26.643" LastActivityDate="2015-05-25T13:08:26.643" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7142" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-25T13:12:31.293" Score="5" ViewCount="972" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been growing my hair for a year or so, and it has reached quite some length. Problem is that my hair is really rough and dry. While it remains fine the day I wash them with shampoo and use conditioner, the next day it starts getting entangled and breaking. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to know how men with long hair deal with this? What are some of the solutions? You could answer either of these: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Are there some special hair post-washing products that should be used in such cases? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Should I change my hair washing routine? (Currently it is twice a week)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Should I use some special kind of shampoos and conditioner? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6782" LastEditorUserId="38" LastEditDate="2015-05-25T16:13:08.627" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T05:42:03.487" Title="Haircare for long rough male hair" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7142" CreationDate="2015-05-25T15:05:53.707" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Doesn't sound as if your conditioner is doing the job at all well, you may need a different one, preferably one with 'smoothing' qualities - these are usually sold with a description along the lines of 'sleek and smooth'. Maybe you're using a high detergent level shampoo too - when you choose a shampoo, smell it - those with high detergent levels can be detected by the nose and smell a bit like washing up liquid and should be avoided. This only works if you have a reasonably good sense of smell, obviously, and men often don't have (no criticism, just a fact) so maybe ask a woman to smell it for you if that's the case for you. Expensive shampoos MIGHT have less detergent, but not necessarily. Either way, pick a shampoo that's gentle (sniff those too, even shampoos for babies vary), wash the hair and when you condition, and using a wide tooth comb, comb the conditioner through and leave it on for 10 to 30 minutes, then rinse off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This next part is the only bit that might fit into the 'Hack' category, because you might have it in the kitchen cupboard already. Ordinary coconut oil is a good restorative for use on dry, rough hair, but use it on dry, not wet, hair - warm it slightly to melt it, and apply liberally to all the hair, wrap the hair round your head and then wrap in a towel or cling film, leave it on all night, wash and condition as usual the next day. You may find you need to wash it twice to clear away the oil. Repeat this treatment periodically, when you notice your hair looks dry and rough again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-05-25T15:12:52.023" LastActivityDate="2015-05-25T15:12:52.023" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7144" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-25T17:50:42.630" Score="1" ViewCount="805" Body="&lt;p&gt;I attempted to dust the screen of my tv with a cotton cloth and much dust collected in the edges and corners. How can I dust more efficiently as to avoid this build-up?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-06-14T17:56:19.743" Title="How to dust a TV screen?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-06-14T17:56:34.390" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7145" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7144" CreationDate="2015-05-25T21:25:50.403" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For things within arms reach I use a swifter duster. It's cheap, disposable, and works as advertised.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6786" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-26T10:00:18.520" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T10:00:18.520" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7146" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7153" CreationDate="2015-05-26T03:35:35.450" Score="6" ViewCount="173" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know whether sorting or grouping by expiry date, snack types or size and shapes of the containers are the most effective in terms of organizing my snacks. I have a lot of snacks and am keen on buying more snacks quicker than I could eat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I never have a good habit organizing them, I often find myself regretting - So how should I organize them effectively?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="137" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T11:46:23.290" Title="How can I organize snacks effectively without them going bad?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7081" CreationDate="2015-05-26T04:08:58.470" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could bring a chunk of &lt;strong&gt;dry ice&lt;/strong&gt; in an isolated shopping bag. Don't bring dry ice flakes, get a massive block. When on the beach, wrap in as many towels as possible and make sure there is no air draft to carry away the cold air. &#xA;Dig a hole and put it at the bottom, then it will form a lake of cold air around it and will last hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6790" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T04:08:58.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7148" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7142" CreationDate="2015-05-26T04:23:48.593" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend you to use &lt;strong&gt;Aloe vera&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e3ykm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e3ykmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Aloe vera plant&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use the aloe directly from a plant or find 100% bottled aloe vera. Apply the liquid gel to your hair, massaging it in around the roots and working towards the tips. Let this sit in your hair for 15 to 30 minutes, and then rinse it out followed by your regular hair wash using shampoo and conditioner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://m.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Hair-Soft-and-Silky&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wikihow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-26T06:20:47.383" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T06:20:47.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7149" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-26T08:46:22.410" Score="48" ViewCount="217722" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are ants in my laptop keyboard again. &lt;a href=&quot;http://chat.meta.stackexchange.com/transcript/89?m=2334536#2334536&quot;&gt;It's happened before&lt;/a&gt; and ended up killing my productivity occasionally as the little critters suddenly show up from within the gaps of the keyboard. I had to bring it over to my uncle and he got rid of the ants, somehow, but I forgot to ask how he did it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get rid of them?!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've seen &lt;a href=&quot;https://electronics.stackexchange.com/q/80925/50759&quot;&gt;this post on Electronics.SE&lt;/a&gt; but it got closed, so it didn't get any helpful answers even in the comments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="137" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:09.450" LastActivityDate="2021-01-10T22:46:47.060" Title="How can I remove ants from my laptop keyboard?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="17" FavoriteCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7150" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7030" CreationDate="2015-05-26T11:06:11.143" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Zip bag + sponge. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wet the sponge, squeeze it. Put into bag. Close bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voila. Should hold for quite some time (At least 3-4 weeks if not more) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can cut off piece of the sponge to make it smaller. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5042" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T11:06:11.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7149" CreationDate="2015-05-26T11:18:21.467" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually Boric powder works when trying to get rid of ants.&#xA;But using it on laptop keyboard I am not sure. But probably safer than bug sprays. (Make sure laptop is switched off and battery removed). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can bait them out by placing some sweet/sugar stuff on your laptop trackpad.&#xA;And smash to kill as they come out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;p.s. avoid eating or keeping food items near your laptop to avoid future infestation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6458" LastEditorUserId="6458" LastEditDate="2015-05-26T11:29:03.493" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T11:29:03.493" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7149" CreationDate="2015-05-26T11:28:15.717" Score="39" Body="&lt;p&gt;To remove almost anything, the simplest and most effective way is to use an Aero Duster. These blast compressed air in under the keys and into all the nooks and crannies and will safely leave your keyboard ant-free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of more importance is how to avoid ants deciding to colonise your laptop in the first place. You must have spilled something sweet in there at some point, so you may wish to avoid bringing food and drink anywhere near it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is still attractive to ants, you can always pop it apart - all laptops are fairly easy to disassemble, as long as you know where the clips and screws are - and as all laptops are different, I'd suggest looking for a youtube video showing your particular one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, when it isn't in use, put it back in a laptop bag. It will help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T11:28:15.717" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7153" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7146" CreationDate="2015-05-26T11:46:23.290" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Group by expiry date, for sure - once they're past that, you'll just be putting them in the bin, so the point, surely, is to have them in date order so you know what must be eaten first, that's the priority, regardless of the product. That's the way products are stacked on supermarket shelves, with the shortest dated produce to the front, longer at the back. Admittedly, theirs are grouped by the product, then the date, but you've got, presumably, a random selection available, so in those circumstances, the date is the consideration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an aside, I'd also say don't buy so many snacks, that'd make life a lot easier (and healthier, probably). And don't shop when you're hungry, you'd be surprised how much easier it is to walk straight past snack type food and only buy what you need when you've got a full stomach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T11:46:23.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7154" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7030" CreationDate="2015-05-26T12:26:03.247" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lettuce leaf inside the pouch (either leather with a zip or the plastic wallet you buy it in, keeps moist better than a tin) - will need to be replaced every 2 or 3 days, depending on its size and type of lettuce. Cos or Romaine lettuce, followed by Little Gem, is the best, because they have a thick moisture filled spine on the leaf - break the spine a bit before putting in the tobacco.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm mystified though - I like my tobacco fairly dry, so I only resort to lettuce when the weather is very hot and the tobacco's become crispy. I've spent more time drying out my tobacco (sometimes in a warm oven) than keeping it moist over the years...but then the UK has high humidity most of the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-05-26T12:35:27.607" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T12:35:27.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7149" CreationDate="2015-05-26T13:06:39.567" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am from India. We have good sunlight almost year-round. If I were you, then I would simply put my laptop in the sunlight for 5-10 minutes. The ants will leave the keyboard because it will get too hot for them. Be careful with a plasma display - sunlight will harm it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6798" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-28T06:49:53.873" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T06:49:53.873" CommentCount="13" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7156" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7096" CreationDate="2015-05-26T14:30:43.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;some lemon juice will probably be all you need. any non-destructive degreaser (ethanol, citric acid, vinegar, ... ) will help you out. &#xA;Just make sure your application cloth is damp, not soaked, so not to destroy any electronics inside. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6806" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T14:30:43.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7149" CreationDate="2015-05-26T15:01:58.260" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way is to lure them out with something sweet and then not let them go back inside the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another is to suck them out with a vacuum cleaner or blow them away with a vacuum cleaner on reverse. Don't forget to take out your keyboard from the notebook to avoid blowing something unwanted inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also you might want to &lt;a href=&quot;https://biology.stackexchange.com/questions/17966/how-tolerant-are-ants-to-cold&quot;&gt;try freezing them&lt;/a&gt;. Don't attach the keyboard back too soon after taking it out of the freezer though to avoid short circuiting due to possible condensation due to temperature difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Extreme solution: put your notebook in a sealed container, vacuum air out and insert a deadly gas &gt;:) One easy gas is butane from a regular lighter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the keyboard inside a plastic bag where you can see what's going on inside and have good control of the lighter.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Suck the air out with your mouth, it should not be dangerous unless your keyboard already contains deadly gases or you tried bug poison earlier. In that case use a vacuum cleaner hose.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press the lighter button, but don't light it, obviously. Let out enough gas so that the plastic bag inflates visibly, and the proportion of the air to gas is small enough to seem deadly for the ants.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave for a day to be sure, but in a place where kids, fire and direct sunlight can't reach it. Or it could result in a noticeable explosion. Better put the plastic bag inside a more protective container, like a jar, in case ants decide to run for their lives and eat through the plastic bag, resulting in a leak.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After you're sure the ants are dead, let out the gas inside the bag in conditions that would not result in gas explosion. The ants inside are probably not holding onto anything, so you can shake them out of the keyboard and plug it back in.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply vacuuming air out may not be effective because the ants are pretty small and who knows how long it would take for them to breathe through all the oxygen between the keys and the keyboard base. Saturating their air with a non-breathable gas should speed up the process sufficiently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:48:14.913" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T17:55:38.920" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7158" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7128" CreationDate="2015-05-26T15:03:28.403" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't ever see mold in my machine, but it does stink after awhile if I leave something wet in it on a hot day, so it could be growing mold where I do not see from time to time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I do day to day that helps the most is take my clothes out right away, and leave the top of the machine open to dry out when I am not using it. But if it ever smells bad, I just throw a cup of vinegar in with my clothes the next time I wash. It seems to kill the smell fine. I have in the past also put a quarter cup of bleach in the machine and ran just a rinse cycle to clean it. Without any clothes of course! You could keep the lid open and let the machine fill with water, put the bleach in and let it soak until after work. Then close the lid and finish the cycle it will kill whatever is in your machine that the water can touch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The biggest problem with mold is that once you get it somewhere, if any is left after you clean will grow back very fast once everything is wet again. I got mold in a sink once, and had to take the &quot;P&quot; tube out and let it dry for a whole week and put it back together because it would not ever come completely clean. It is possible you have something similar going on with your machine? Mold under it, in other areas you can't see, etc...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4539" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T15:03:28.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7159" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7128" CreationDate="2015-05-26T16:08:47.873" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than drying the gasket out to stop mould growth you are better off killing the mould before it has a chance to grow much. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do this by running a cycle with nothing in the machine at the hottest temperature setting. Add a small amount of laundry bleach according to the instructions on the bottle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do this once every month or so then you shouldn't see any mould growing in the machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6807" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T16:08:47.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7160" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7149" CreationDate="2015-05-26T17:32:03.680" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cut off their air/water/food, and they'll die. Just put your laptop in a sealed plastic bag for a couple days. A 2-gallon Ziploc freezer bag should do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/B7pf4.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*This only works if you can go without a computer for that long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T17:32:03.680" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7161" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7149" CreationDate="2015-05-26T17:35:32.213" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just read in Consumer Reports that ants hate cinnamon. Maybe a sprinkle of it would help. I have to agree with the other commenters though that making sure that you're not putting food in your keyboard is the best option. I know that you can buy plastic keyboard covers for just that purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6809" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T17:35:32.213" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7162" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1720" CreationDate="2015-05-26T17:41:44.630" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was in your exact situation once and I put some hand sanitizer on a napkin and wiped my underarms with it. It worked great. It's not something you'd want to do everyday as I suspect the alcohol would be rough on your skin. It worked great for me in an emergency though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6809" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T17:41:44.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7163" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6793" CreationDate="2015-05-26T17:44:37.787" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had awesome results with boiling baking soda and water in the pot then letting it cool down. When you go to scrub it, everything will just slide out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6809" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T17:44:37.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7164" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7144" CreationDate="2015-05-26T18:19:40.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9Meem.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9Meemm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Vacuum Brush Attachment&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most vacuum cleaners have a brush attachment. I've used several of them directly on a TV screen and haven't noticed any ill effects on the screen. It works well because you can brush the edges and corners and the vacuum sucks up the dust rather than it going into the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4785" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-27T07:09:19.780" LastActivityDate="2015-05-27T07:09:19.780" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7166" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7149" CreationDate="2015-05-26T20:39:21.293" Score="44" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are already some good answers for how to get them out immediately. However, I have an alternate proposal: Wait until they leave on their own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're there because there's food in there. As others have suggested, this is probably food or drink from your meals. If you let them work, they'll clean it for you by removing every trace of food. Once it's clean, they'll leave. They're not likely to build a nest in there or anything and they shouldn't be able to get down into any sensitive circuitry and get fried.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pop out the battery. Find where they're getting inside. Put the laptop next to the opening. Wait until they're done. Keep food and drink some reasonable distance away from the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is especially effective if you've spilled a sugary drink on the keyboard. They can get rid of all the stickiness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastActivityDate="2015-05-26T20:39:21.293" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7168" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7144" CreationDate="2015-05-27T04:30:11.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a cloth designed to hold dust, such as micro-fiber. Generally, if you aren't using the right tools for the job, your results will be less than ideal. Flat cotton cloth does not hold dust well. Micro-fiber cloths are designed specifically for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gVBC9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gVBC9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Boom, life hack.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the total package: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=lcd+cleaner&amp;amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Alcd+cleaner&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;LCD screen cleaning kits on Amazon&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&amp;amp;DEPA=0&amp;amp;Order=BESTMATCH&amp;amp;Description=lcd+screen+cleaning+kit&amp;amp;N=-1&amp;amp;isNodeId=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Newegg&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=lcd+screen+cleaning+kit&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Google&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are other tools designed for removing dust as well, such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feather_duster&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;feather dusters&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pRGO3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pRGO3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could &quot;hack&quot; it by using other various cloth and brush-like objects that do a poorer job than things actually designed for cleaning, but it would be better to use proper cleaning products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="4658" LastEditDate="2015-05-27T12:27:46.627" LastActivityDate="2015-05-27T12:27:46.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7171" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-27T10:07:19.767" Score="4" ViewCount="73619" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm all out of Windex/glass cleaner and I want to clean a very dirty window without leaving streaks. I have both a microfiber cloth and paper towels available. What can I use instead of glass cleaner?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-28T14:08:38.407" LastActivityDate="2019-09-24T04:38:29.173" Title="How to clean glass without glass cleaner?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7171" CreationDate="2015-05-27T10:10:38.980" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a bucket or container, put in warm water, a squirt of washing up liquid and a slosh of vinegar - wash the window with this, preferably using a cloth (dishcloth, old teeshirt, whatever, but not a microfibre cloth). Now get another bucket or bowl, this time with plain water and more vinegar (about 1 to 2 tablespoons to 4 pints) and rinse with that, sloshing it on with another cloth, or if you can, throwing it over the glass (depends where the glass is, if its outdoors, throw it on to rinse off the soapy stuff). If you've got a squeegee, wipe off the rinse water with that, or let it drain down naturally - letting it drain naturally doesn't leave smears, but anything that doesn't run off in terms of water droplets might leave a mark. Doesn't matter what kind of vinegar, so long as its real vinegar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-05-27T10:16:32.703" LastActivityDate="2015-05-27T10:16:32.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7173" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7174" CreationDate="2015-05-27T12:42:36.857" Score="5" ViewCount="3081" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to be cold in the bathroom when taking a shower, even in every season.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The curious thing is that I don't feel cold when taking showers at gyms, because those bathrooms and showers have been used before, so they are &quot;warmer&quot; than a simple bathroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I write &quot;warmer&quot; between quotation marks, it means that I have tried to use fan heaters or tools like that, but I'm still cold when I get out from the shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have a better lifehack?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you in advance!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6833" LastEditorUserId="1553" LastEditDate="2015-05-29T20:17:36.120" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T22:43:17.643" Title="How can I warm up a bathroom without a heater?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7174" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7173" CreationDate="2015-05-27T13:47:27.497" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Without a heater, you're not going to be able to really warm up the bathroom.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;But there are a few hacks to mitigate your problem:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a shower curtain to close off the shower stall. Keep this closed as much as possible. The warm water from the shower generally contains enough energy to warm up the shower stall, but not enough to warm up the whole bathroom. &#xA;When you finish your shower, keep the curtain closed and dry off inside the shower stall. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have a shower head that can be detached and aimed at the walls: at the end of your shower, aim the shower head at the walls and run hot water over the walls. This warms them up. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry off quickly. A wet skin cools off much quicker than a dry skin. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Have a bathrobe (or your clothes) nearby but protected from the water, to minimize the time you spend naked. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2015-05-27T18:43:01.870" LastActivityDate="2015-05-27T18:43:01.870" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7171" CreationDate="2015-05-27T16:12:56.463" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A mixture of equal parts of water and regular vinegar (white distilled or cider) works well. The vinegar smell will disappear quickly.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6487" LastActivityDate="2015-05-27T16:12:56.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7171" CreationDate="2015-05-27T17:17:20.900" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;White vinegar works as others have said. If you have rubbing alcohol it can be mixed with the vinegar. I would use the paper towels rather than the microfiber as they can be a bit more abrasive for cleaning stubborn grime.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4785" LastActivityDate="2015-05-27T17:17:20.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7178" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-27T17:52:56.927" Score="22" ViewCount="64969" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like munching celery at work, but I don't want to annoy my co-workers. Today, I cut my celery into 1-inch (bite-sized) pieces so I don't have to loudly bite it off from the stalk. How else could I eat celery (or carrots or tortilla chips) quietly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="20672" LastEditDate="2017-06-01T23:44:26.877" LastActivityDate="2017-09-16T08:59:12.627" Title="How to eat loud food (chips, celery) quietly" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;sound&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7179" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7149" CreationDate="2015-05-27T20:56:58.247" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash your keyboard in the top rack of an automatic dishwasher. I do not recommend using dish washing liquid...many have bleach in them that will lighten some of the color of the keyboard plastic. Also, don't use a cycle that dries with high heat. Let the keyboard dry completely before using.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6846" LastActivityDate="2015-05-27T20:56:58.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7178" CreationDate="2015-05-28T00:03:58.900" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make sure your mouth is closed completely. You can bite slowly, which might sound quieter, though it is really just enlongating the sound. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T00:03:58.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7183" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-28T01:16:20.143" Score="6" ViewCount="3855" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bet we've all had difficulties with medical gauze or (tensor) bandages being close to the fingers so that each time you wash your hands or do the dishes they get wet. How do you prevent this from happening and how do you dry it when it does get wet? I've got a tensor bandage around the wrist/ thumb of my dominant hand and it interferes with typing and writing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-28T09:05:28.623" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T12:13:45.833" Title="how to keep bandages close to hand dry and clean" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7185" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7186" CreationDate="2015-05-28T04:47:38.220" Score="2" ViewCount="461" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a flat in panel house. This type of building is typical to former soviet countries and it looks like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wxuxM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wxuxMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;panel house&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The whole building is made from concrete panels which are welded together using the armatures. This means that the sound travels between flats/rooms easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now the problem is I have three direct neighbors one next to me, one above and one diagonally above. One of them is really noisy. By the sound I would judge they are moving furniture, using anvil and playing bowling. Today it started at 4AM.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to reason with the noisy neighbor but I don't know which one of them is causing that as it is hard to pinpoint the exact source of the sound due to acoustics in the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What would be the best way to find the source of the noise?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6856" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-05-28T06:42:18.240" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T06:56:53.857" Title="How to pinpoint noisy neighbor in panel house" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7186" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7185" CreationDate="2015-05-28T06:56:53.857" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try listening at the front door of each apartment. Doors are often worse sound insulators than walls, so it should be pretty clear which apartment the sound comes from. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T06:56:53.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7178" CreationDate="2015-05-28T09:28:04.457" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;This trick only really works with chips, and might also be a bit unappetizing. Put the chip in your mouth, and don't bite it right away. Let it soften a little from your saliva. It won't taste quite as crunchy, but it also won't sound so crunchy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After that, bite more slowly with your mouth fully closed, as &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/7181/141&quot;&gt;Doug said&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T09:28:04.457" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7188" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7183" CreationDate="2015-05-28T12:13:45.833" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a medical rubber glove and cut the fingers off. It keeps the bandage dry but you still have use of your hand. You can seal the edges with sticky medical bandage if you need to, but only short term.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your bandage gets wet you can dry it with a hair dryer, or the hand dryer in a public toilet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T12:13:45.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7189" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7178" CreationDate="2015-05-28T12:38:23.767" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Blend it in a blender. Chips require you to also add some salsa or in general a &quot;wet&quot; component, celery or carrots don't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Carry it to work in a container of some kind and use a spoon to eat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1600" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T12:38:23.767" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7190" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7101" CreationDate="2015-05-28T19:58:10.383" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I feel like my answer is already here, BUT if you dropped the phone in salt water then your best bet to avoid corrosion is to actually soak the phone in isopropyl alcohol, while off of course, for a while. Remove and soak in clean alcohol, repeat a few times to make sure the salt is all gone, then just leave the phone to dry for a couple of days to make absolutely sure it is dry before turning on again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Beware that phones and water don't mix and you likely need a new one, but this method can go a long way in preventing corrosion after the phone is dry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T19:58:10.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7191" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7226" CreationDate="2015-05-28T20:35:39.990" Score="2" ViewCount="1830" Body="&lt;p&gt;Our labrador has long white hair and even though we regularly brush her and vacuum clean to get rid of as much as we can, we're constantly finding white hairs on clothes - even before ironing/hanging them up(!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have any good tips for how to keep our clothes looking clean when we go to wear them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastActivityDate="2015-05-30T13:38:59.153" Title="How can I best to get rid of/avoid dog hair on clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;hair&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7171" CreationDate="2015-05-28T20:56:11.070" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use straight white vinegar and newspaper to clean glass very well. Spray some vinegar on the surface to be cleaned, then use the newspaper to wipe away dirt and grime. I would recommend wearing gloves to keep from getting any ink on your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method, although super simple and great for people prone to bad reactions to chemical cleaners, might leave some streaks. (I've never noticed any, but I've heard other people complain about it, so maybe it's a technique thing?) Depending on the amount of dirt, it also might require a little more elbow grease than desired. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In any case, there are many variations on this theme. This article from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housecleaningcentral.com/en/cleaning-tips/glass/window-cleaning-tips.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Mrs. Clean&lt;/a&gt; provides a specifically streak-free formula using ammonia, vinegar, cornstarch, and water, as well as some extra tips on cleaning all things window related.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6872" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T20:56:11.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7193" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7191" CreationDate="2015-05-28T21:02:04.763" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know of two ways to remove hair off the top of my head, both can be done easily without buying anything extra.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first thing you can do is get some tape (any will do, not too weak or it won't be as effective).  What you will do is lightly tap the hair with the tape enough so it sticks to it.  Continue with it until you need another piece and/or are done.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The second thing I would recommend trying is wetting your hand/palm and rubbing it over the hair, this will have the hair stick to your hand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5145" LastActivityDate="2015-05-28T21:02:04.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7194" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7142" CreationDate="2015-05-29T05:42:03.487" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid shampooing your hair daily.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After washing your hair, take 2 egg whites and apply it to your hair. Wait for 10 mins and rinse thoroughly. This will improve shine and prevent breakage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Before going to bed, massage your scalp and hair with coconut oil, wash your hair the next morning.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6877" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T05:42:03.487" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7171" CreationDate="2015-05-29T07:41:58.917" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;All you need is water and dish washing liquid (preferably Dawn). Just do like one to two little squirts of dish washing liquid per gallon of water. Works great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't use paper towels! They can scratch the glass! I also hear that they produce static electricity which will attract dust back to the windows! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Preferably, use a squeegee for washing windows. Doesn't have to be an expensive one. If you don't want to get a squeegee, a microfiber cloth that you already have is a good alternative.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T07:41:58.917" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7200" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7201" CreationDate="2015-05-29T08:58:16.823" Score="27" ViewCount="21749" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently moved into a shared house with 3 other roommates (4 if you count the couple as 2 people) on the main floor. It's also close to a busy street. At night the noise sometimes disturbs me. Sources of noise:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cars and trucks going by&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;music from roommates (especially with loud base)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;roommates opening and closing doors&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;people using the bathroom (my bedroom is right beside it)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I've tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;closing window&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;ear plugs (I find they fall out while I sleep) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;turning on air purifier (makes noise similar to fan)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;app on my phone for white noise&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;going to bed earlier&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My roommates have approximately the same schedule, but one ends work at midnight. There's only one who plays music with speakers and I should probably talk to him about it but I don't want to upset him when I just moved in. Even on the lowest volume, trance music is still very difficult to sleep with. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: I'm open to suggestions for sources of white noise, for example I've been using an app on my phone but I find that the sound has too much variation and that I prefer very constant sound e.g. if it's rain noises it disturbs me if every 30 or 60 seconds they throw in thunder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;UPDATE: thankfully I moved out of this place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="4762" LastEditDate="2016-07-20T08:36:06.830" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T18:36:01.690" Title="Sleeping in a noisy environment" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;sound&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7201" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7200" CreationDate="2015-05-29T09:22:01.680" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found standard cylindrical earplugs are prone to falling out because they are too long: they protrude from the ear, so every time you move your head on the pillow, the earplugs are pushed sideways.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I solved this by cutting them in half, making 2 short cylinders.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note&lt;/strong&gt;: this works well in my case. If you roll up the earplug and insert it completely into the ear canal, it may be fiddly to remove (although tweezers should be sufficient).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My ear canals are on the small side, so I can't insert a rolled-up earplug.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Instead, I wedge a cut-in-half earplug into the opening of the ear canal. This creates a good seal without the need to roll up the earplug, and it leaves the tip of the earplug sticking out far enough to easily remove it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9z9H2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Earplug cut in half&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2015-05-31T06:38:50.203" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T06:38:50.203" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7191" CreationDate="2015-05-29T10:33:33.953" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For doing this regularly you need a sticky roller. As the name suggests, this is a roller with a sticky surface and a handle, you roll it over your clothes. The more expensive ones have several layers, so you can peel one off when it's full of hairs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T10:33:33.953" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7200" CreationDate="2015-05-29T13:01:59.927" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried asking your housemates to be more considerate about music and how they move about the house at night?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the end you need to peacefully share the space you're in, and if they don't know there's a problem, they can't fix it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they continue to behave in a way which is disturbing your sleep, you could try the &quot;life hack&quot; of finding somewhere else to live.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6557" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T13:01:59.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7206" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7200" CreationDate="2015-05-29T13:08:24.723" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some silicone putty earplugs that stay in much better.  The brand I'm familiar with is called bio ears.  They mould into your ear giving them some of the advantages of the custom fitted ones, as well as being more comfortable than &lt;em&gt;effective&lt;/em&gt; foam earplugs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4036" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T13:08:24.723" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7207" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7191" CreationDate="2015-05-29T13:23:18.157" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pet hair is a necessary consequence of owning a hairy pet and the constant presence of it is something that generally must be considered and accepted before making the decision to own a pet. Your success may be limited as long as you have a dog.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;House layout permitting, buy indoor gates and don't let the dog in the laundry room or closets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the remaining hairs remove them with hands or other tools designed for the job, such as lint rollers mentioned in &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/7203/4658&quot;&gt;other answer&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a more unorthodox solution, as a hack you could:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shave your dog (removes &quot;hair&quot; from problem).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stop wearing clothes (removes &quot;clothes&quot; from problem).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dye your dog's hair a color that matches your clothes better (removes &quot;white&quot; from problem).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ask a friend to let your dog stay at their house, then never talk to them again (removes &quot;dog&quot; from problem).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid mirrors. Pepper spray anybody who looks at you (removes &quot;looking [un]clean&quot; from problem).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T18:03:40.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7209" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7200" CreationDate="2015-05-29T13:52:42.113" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try sleep restriction if this is a long term problem. Limit yourself to a strict 6 hours sleep a night at fixed times (0100 - 0700 for example). Make sure you are only in your room between those hours, so your body gets used to the cycle. The first week of doing this is horrible, but after a while you'll find it's much easier to get to sleep. I used to get pretty bad insomnia and this is the only thing that worked for me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6888" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-31T18:49:03.530" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T18:49:03.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7210" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7212" CreationDate="2015-05-29T14:18:19.863" Score="5" ViewCount="1603" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently, in the past few months, I found and killed some (~4) cockroaches at home, I'm worried that there is actually more cockroaches, I've tried putting Roach Baits in the kitchen, bathroom etc. but the cockroaches are clever enough to know that it's a trap made by human, so it didn't help very much, so, is there any way to kill the remaining cockroaches?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I cleaned the floor nearly every day, didn't left any food overnight and tried to keep the house as clean and dry as possible, but the cockroaches still exists.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5237" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-05-29T15:03:48.470" LastActivityDate="2016-03-23T23:13:15.160" Title="How to deal with cockroach at home?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-07-08T19:51:48.833" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7211" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7200" CreationDate="2015-05-29T15:07:53.950" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, you already found out about white noise, how long did you try it and what did you think about it? Either way, if earplugs are not your thing ambient noise generators are by far the next best option. I find &lt;em&gt;brown noise&lt;/em&gt; the easiest to get used to personally and it's perfect for trying to fall asleep (don't need it anymore, but used it for awhile). It takes about two or three days before you stop hearing it (just like a fan) and if you start at a low volume and slowly increase the volume it can easily overcome a lot of outside noise. The only downside is that I have heard about people having trouble falling asleep when they were without it (e.g. when sleeping over and it would disrupt the others in the room).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not all apps have brown and pink noise generators, but if you throw it into Google there are a lot of sites that are capable of generating it. Which reminds me of one other option: Soundscapes. Only used them sometimes when I had trouble falling asleep. They are recordings of things like &lt;a href=&quot;http://rain.simplynoise.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;rain&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, nature or other ambient sounds. In principle that should work just as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; Small disadvantage of rain: prepare to feel far colder... perfect in summer, but not in winter xD .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1469" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T15:07:53.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7212" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7210" CreationDate="2015-05-29T16:25:13.480" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a number of household products that you can pick up that are supposed to kill roaches and prevent them from returning.  If you pick up a spray, spray it in any little crevice you can find.  Around and underneath your stove/refrigerator/dishwasher/shelves/cabinets/etc. Any little crack between your walls/floors and anything else.  Get every area they could possible squeeze into because they are very difficult (at best) to get rid of if they find a place they like.  Also, spray around the outside of your building if it is a single residence.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know if it works for cockroaches, but an unbroken line of cinnamon or baking powder in your window sills is supposed to stop ants. These are usually fairly cheap to buy and may be worth a shot.  Same with peppermint oil.  A cotton-ball with peppermint oil on it around your foundation is supposed to stop ants from coming into your house.  Probably because of the sugar content drawing them to that instead of your house, but it may be worth a shot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T16:25:13.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7200" CreationDate="2015-05-29T17:44:08.170" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;When used as designed, ear plugs will not fall out.  Ear plugs should be rolled between your fingers to make them thinner, then inserted fully into the ear.  You will feel it expand into place and you will hear noise greatly reduce.  I encourage you to watch some videos on the use of ear plugs for more information.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also worth noting is that ear plugs are designed to be single-use.  Repeated removal and insertion will cause them to fit more poorly and reduce their effectiveness.  In the environment you describe, you can probably get away with multiple uses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5275516/properly-insert-earplugs-for-better-protection&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://lifehacker.com/5275516/properly-insert-earplugs-for-better-protection&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5110" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T17:44:08.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7214" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7210" CreationDate="2015-05-29T17:54:09.493" Score="5" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I'm worried that there is actually more cockroaches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, you have roaches, and there are most certainly more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will want call an exterminator. Consumer grade traps will have limited effect (especially if you do not have the expertise needed to identify the type of roach). Foggers may have a longer lasting but still temporary effect. Silly little tricks may kill a few here and there or fend a few off for a few hours or days, but if you are asking on Lifehacks then it is unlikely that you are properly equipped to wage a war against one of the most successful and resilient species of life on the planet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a hack, pay a stranger on the street to call the exterminator for you. This is a life hack because it is an unorthodox use of a stranger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="4658" LastEditDate="2016-03-23T23:13:15.160" LastActivityDate="2016-03-23T23:13:15.160" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7217" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7200" CreationDate="2015-05-29T20:15:12.510" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I would recommend the app SimplyNoise (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.simplynoise.com/appstore/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;iOS link&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=reactor.SimplyNoise&amp;amp;hl=en&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Android link&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You mention that you tried &quot;white noise&quot; apps that &quot;don't have a constant&quot; sound. Actual white noise is completely constant, like static from a TV or radio not tuned to a channel or station.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, if the app you used delivered rain/thunder sound, it was not a white noise app - just a &quot;noise&quot;, or &quot;background noise&quot; app. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To expand more on the topic: white noite has a precise mathematical definition, which is &quot;a random signal with a constant power spectral density&quot;. This means that it has all frequencies in equal amounts contained in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although this kind of noise is a bit hard to get used to, you can leverage its property of having all frequencies: this means that it will &quot;mask&quot; noises of all frequencies equally, no matter if it is a small dog barking loud (high frequency) or a bass drum from a trance song.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try to get used to this noise for a few nights. Maybe start at a low volume and increase it gradually. After you get used to it, you just kind of stop noticing it a few minutes after you put it on - it just &quot;fades into the background&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you really can't get used to it, try pink and Brownian (&quot;brown&quot;) noise, which SimplyNoise also supports. They are stronger in the lower frequencies and weaker on the higher ones, which makes them sound less &quot;harsh&quot; to the ear. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Naturally, this also means they will be less effective at masking higher-frequency noises (some telephones ringing, some breeds of dogs barking, maybe wood squeaking), but really any of them is good enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Below is a picture of the power spectrum (that is, how much of each frequency the signal has) of white, pink and Brownian noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I personally like Brownian noise. Very rarely a noise is able to slip past it in my context. To me, it sounds like heavy rain (just perfectly constant and with no thunder), or an airplane's engine, which I find relaxing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UIViE.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Spectrum of white, pink and Brownian noise&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6895" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T20:15:12.510" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7220" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7173" CreationDate="2015-05-29T22:43:17.643" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use heat lamps. You can buy some that screw into normal fixtures. Alternatively, use old school incandescent bulbs. They are capable of baking cakes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/54310/SATCO-S4751.html?utm_source=SmartFeedPriceGrabber&amp;amp;utm_medium=Shopping&amp;amp;utm_term=SATCOS4751&amp;amp;utm_content=LightBulbsIncandescentInfraredHeatLampsBR38andPAR38InfraredHeatLamps&amp;amp;utm_campaign=SmartFeedPriceGrabber&amp;amp;thissku=SATCO777dash777S4751&amp;amp;site=pricegrabber.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/54310/SATCO-S4751.html?utm_source=SmartFeedPriceGrabber&amp;amp;utm_medium=Shopping&amp;amp;utm_term=SATCOS4751&amp;amp;utm_content=LightBulbsIncandescentInfraredHeatLampsBR38andPAR38InfraredHeatLamps&amp;amp;utm_campaign=SmartFeedPriceGrabber&amp;amp;thissku=SATCO777dash777S4751&amp;amp;site=pricegrabber.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4243" LastActivityDate="2015-05-29T22:43:17.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7221" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7237" CreationDate="2015-05-29T23:59:57.623" Score="6" ViewCount="3645" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnet.com/products/microsoft-sculpt-ergonomic-desktop/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;My keyboard&lt;/a&gt; works fine but some of the keys hesitate to press. This makes typing really difficult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have not figured out how to take it apart since there are no screws at all on the front or back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4666" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2015-05-30T13:47:58.033" LastActivityDate="2017-03-31T05:37:44.070" Title="How do I clean the inside of a keyboard that I spilled a drink into?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7210" CreationDate="2015-05-30T06:54:09.150" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would recommend you to pet a cat in your home (if you're pretty tired of killing roaches). In my case, my cat monitors for any movement on the floor/wall and chases when cockroaches found.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6903" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2015-05-30T13:50:56.480" LastActivityDate="2015-05-30T13:50:56.480" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7225" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7230" CreationDate="2015-05-30T12:53:05.630" Score="4" ViewCount="1610" Body="&lt;p&gt;My favorite notebook has a woven bookmark tassel that is prone to serious fraying: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yPQ6v.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yPQ6vm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is a simple one: how do I stop it from fraying? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A good solution can't visually interfere with the tassel, though. For instance, taping it would work, but would look ugly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a good way to do this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user6907" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-02T06:41:21.317" LastActivityDate="2018-02-07T11:32:05.237" Title="How do I prevent a bookmark tassel from fraying?" Tags="&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7191" CreationDate="2015-05-30T13:38:59.153" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you could do:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy plastic clothes covers. Once you wash your clothes and get the hair off, this will make sure no other hair gets on. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use lint rollers and vacuum cleaners to remove hair on the clothing your dog has touched. A wet clothe rubbed on clothes works in a pinch. Putting your clothes through a clothes dryers can help remove some hair, as well. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit a vet for your dog, if you feel the hair loss is excessive. This could be a sign of illness. Hair cuts and regular grooming can help control this. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't wear things the hair will get attracted to, like wooly sweaters. Also, don't let your dog around your clothes. Getting plastic furniture covers and vacuuming carpets regularly can help with this. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-05-30T13:38:59.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7227" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7231" CreationDate="2015-05-30T14:02:57.413" Score="-3" ViewCount="286" Body="&lt;p&gt;I kind of understand how you might remove the stone from one olive but how are mass produced olives pitted but remain intact when I buy them or is it genetically modified somehow? I want to try to pit a load of olives myself but don't want to break them up&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6909" LastEditorUserId="6909" LastEditDate="2015-05-30T18:31:16.623" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T04:41:24.160" Title="How can I pit a bowlful of olives?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="7" ClosedDate="2016-03-21T16:52:16.817" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7228" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7225" CreationDate="2015-05-30T14:06:03.497" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you could do:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Burn the end of it slightly. This would make the end discolored, but would stop fraying and keep most of the color of the bookmark. This works if it is Nylon or similar. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could take a band, rubber or a hair band, and put it around the place of fraying, this would discourage more fraying and can look quite pretty. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Braiding the fray and tying off the end also work. If you can braid with many strands this might help. But this may not work, as the strand are short. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can also get tapes in many colors. So if you wanted, you might find one that would match the tassel. Either way the fraying should be fixed as soon as possible, otherwise more fraying will continue. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-05-30T14:06:03.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7225" CreationDate="2015-05-30T16:12:06.320" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pour some thin (!) cyanoacrylate glue (superglue) on the end of the tassel, at the point where it starts fraying. The tassel will absorb the glue; use just enough that the glue is spread along the full width and depth of the tassel. The glue must be thin enough for the capillary effect to work. CA gel is too thick.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The glue keeps the threads together and prevents further fraying. The only visible effect is a slight change in color.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I've used this on tassels and on e.g. luggage straps.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-30T16:12:06.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7231" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7227" CreationDate="2015-05-30T19:05:50.143" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Grips-Cherry-Olive-Pitter/dp/B000NQ925K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1433012070&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=cherry%20pitter%20stoner&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is a Cherry/Olive pitter on Amazon UK.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried using one in the past and I found it to be quite difficult. I understand the factories tend to do them whilst slight under-ripe. If you use it on soft ones they tend to squish rather too easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having said that, I've spoken to someone who told me that they can use one on soft cherries with no problem so maybe you'd get used to it after a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-05-30T19:05:50.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7232" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7101" CreationDate="2015-05-30T20:18:09.263" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To dry out a phone after its been wet, do not put out in the sun to dry it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take it apart and put the pieces in uncooked rice. Worked for me and the rice should absorb the moisture. You might need to replace battery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6586" LastActivityDate="2015-05-30T20:18:09.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7233" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7101" CreationDate="2015-05-30T20:59:29.820" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most important part is to remove the battery and be patient. I've seen many phones killed by owners growing impatient and trying to turn them on before they are clean and dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let me make that part very clear, because it's the most tempting way to mess up: Under no reasonable circumstances should you power it on before you feel certain it is completely clean and dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove the battery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Soak it in isopropyl alcohol. The stuff you get for first-aid is not pure (enough) isopropyl alcohol. It is a mix of 70% isopropyl alcohol and 30% distilled water, typically. For this application you will want at least 90% isopropyl alcohol. Also, if the water was clean (i.e., RO or distilled), you can skip this step.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let it dry. This would be accelerated by surrounding it with rice or &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_sulfate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;anhydrous magnesium sulphate&lt;/a&gt;. The latter can be produced by lining an oven-safe pan with foil and baking &lt;em&gt;epsom salt&lt;/em&gt;  at 500 degrees until it melts and solidifies again. Remember, though, salt leads to corrosion and rust, so ensure that the desiccant does not come into direct contact with the phone. Finally, remember &quot;accelerated&quot; does not mean &quot;instantaneous,&quot; so still be as patient as you can afford.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: Because it's been mentioned in a comment, DO NOT PUT THE PHONE IN THE EPSOM SALT WHILE IT IS IN THE OVEN.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case it wasn't clear, this is the process for turning Epsom salt into anhydrous magnesium sulphate. You put the phone in a sealed container with the COOLED anhydrous magnesium sulphate to help it dry (because it wants to get those 7 water molecules back and turn into Epsom Salt again).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6914" LastEditorUserId="21946" LastEditDate="2018-12-17T17:50:18.583" LastActivityDate="2018-12-17T17:50:18.583" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7234" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7235" CreationDate="2015-05-30T21:27:59.017" Score="6" ViewCount="3709" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a non-waterproof watch that I sometimes wear with me. While I could choose not to wear this one, I wear it on some occasions and would rather wear it at these times. I am looking for a way of waterproofing it for the following reasons:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I need to wear it to camping sometimes, to the beach, beside the beach, etc. Mostly to camping though, as the watch also gets dirty and I would love a way of keeping it clean. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have friends that have ruined watches by getting them wet and would love to avoid this. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Below are things I have used to mediate the issue:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plastic bags. These if you use clear ones work marvelously, but are kind of baggy and bulky. I pull them tight, but nothing seems to work. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Watch Covers. There are actually specialized covers for this, but if I can avoid buying anything that would be awesome. I am not the only person that needs one and each of us buying one would be a lot of money. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buying waterproof watches. I actually have some, but sometimes I don't want to wear them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anything that could help me would be awesome. The watch at the most just needs to be able to survive about a bit of splashing or around 3 feet of water at the most.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-05-30T21:33:38.920" LastActivityDate="2019-02-06T03:35:32.883" Title="Ways of waterproofing a watch" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;camping&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7234" CreationDate="2015-05-31T00:48:25.250" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_wrap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Cling wrap&lt;/a&gt; is waterproof and transparent enough. Cut a bit of cling wrap, wrap it around the watch face and use office sticky tape to hold it tight on the two bracelet sides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cling wrap can be unpleasant to the touch. To alleviate this, you may take a bit of discarded cloth and affix it to the cling wrap on the back side of the watch. I'm not sure how to make it stay, as adhesive tend to fare poorly on cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cling wrap is somewhat fragile: it risks getting cut if it snags somewhere. You may prefer to cut a bit of &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zipper_storage_bag&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PVC plastic bag&lt;/a&gt; (Ziploc, as opposed to plastic shopping bags). They are usually transparent and rigid enough, and more resistant to cuts than cling wrap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1214" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T00:48:25.250" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7221" CreationDate="2015-05-31T03:07:43.727" Score="6" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Quick and easy: try to pop off offending key caps and &lt;em&gt;carefully&lt;/em&gt; clean through the hole with a &lt;em&gt;damp&lt;/em&gt; cotton swab. Though I'm not familiar with the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard, most key caps (other than Space, Enter and Shift) can be removed by pulling on a hook made from a paper clip or with strong sewing thread pushed underneath.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If many keys are badly stuck and if the drink is completely water-soluble (e.g. soda) as opposed to a mixture (such as hot chocolate), the keyboard can be washed in &lt;em&gt;high purity&lt;/em&gt; or &lt;em&gt;distilled&lt;/em&gt; water (not tap water, rainwater or deionized water), even immersed in it. Of course, the keyboard will not be usable for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the keyboard has a battery, as &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; wireless keyboards do, the battery &lt;em&gt;must&lt;/em&gt; be removed first and not reinserted until the unit is completely dry, inside and out. It should not be plugged into a port until dry, either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To speed up drying, the keyboard can be rinsed in 99% ethanol or isopropanol, but that adds to the cost of repair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T03:07:43.727" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7238" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-31T03:21:46.880" Score="6" ViewCount="10986" Body="&lt;p&gt;A match is usually an easy thing to light. However, if you go camping the way I do the lighter area alway seems to get wet and useless. That is if it isn't worn down anyway. I am talking about the lighter on the matchbox, not the lighter in the stick. My question is how to light a match without using the lighter provided? I have tried: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keeping them dry. I have tried this multiple times and it does work on some occasions, but for the times it doesn't I need an alternative. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sandpaper, but I do not always carry this with me. Rough areas like trees which are covered with moss and sometimes wet, rocks which work, etc. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not carrying matches. This is a great idea, but other lighters are somewhat hard to use and can be faultier from my experience. Strike anywhere matches are not a thing I would like to buy, as they are more expensive than regular ones. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was told that basically anything would work, but this has not been my experience. Any suggestion would be awesome as not having a lighter is a great possibility for any occasion, but I need something that will work with what is usually a camping item. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-07-17T21:00:51.100" LastActivityDate="2021-01-12T00:15:50.993" Title="How to light a match?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;camping&gt;&lt;fire&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7239" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7238" CreationDate="2015-05-31T08:33:49.577" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=strike+anywhere+matches&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Strike-anywhere matches&lt;/a&gt; exist and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/hunting/2009/11/matches-test-best-survival-matches-still-strike-anywhere&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;solve this problem&lt;/a&gt;. Be aware that they are not legal for passenger or cargo planes in most of the world.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're basically the original matches. The ones that require the lighter strip on the box were just matches engineered for safety and are more widely promoted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=waterproof+matches&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Waterproof matches&lt;/a&gt; exist as well, and solve this problem even more effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that strike-anywhere matches aren't actually that much more expensive, nor are waterproof matches (for example, 900 strike-anywhere matches runs about $12, I see 320 for $6, etc.; 160 waterproof matches run around $4.50...). They're the right tool for the job; anything else will be end up being more of a pain than your current wet matches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do not want to use an appropriate type of match, then I suppose you could use anything around you that gets hot enough to light a match. Exactly what meets this requirements will depend on the situation you are in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="4658" LastEditDate="2015-06-01T12:43:59.690" LastActivityDate="2015-06-01T12:43:59.690" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7234" CreationDate="2015-05-31T08:54:24.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;TL;DR: Concrete solutions in bold below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's not a waterproof watch. You'll have to accept this. If you insist on wearing it around water, then you need to decide if the risk is worth the benefit. &quot;Life hacks&quot; can't make the impossible possible, regardless of how badly you want it to be possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wrapping it in something waterproof&lt;/strong&gt;, as you are already doing, reduces - but does not eliminate - the risk. That's about all you can do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most answers to this question will be suggestions for answerers' various favorite water-resistant material, generally &lt;strong&gt;some form of plastic in a bag, sheet, or box-like shape; anything that fits this description will do&lt;/strong&gt;. Choose your favorite and wrap away; hopefully you can find various appropriate materials around you without having to have them all explicitly listed here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Also, the best solution to the problem of your friends ruining your watches with water is to &lt;strong&gt;rethink letting your friends have access to your non waterproof watches&lt;/strong&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="4658" LastEditDate="2015-06-04T20:52:51.600" LastActivityDate="2015-06-04T20:52:51.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7241" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7238" CreationDate="2015-05-31T10:08:54.897" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Modern safety matches (unlike the strike anywhere matches @Jason C mentions),&#xA;only light under 2 conditions (to my knowledge),&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reacting with the substance on the &amp;quot;Lighting Strip&amp;quot;,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Getting hot (as when you light one with a candle).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have no idea how to replicate the former,&#xA;but getting it hot enough, can be done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, lighting it with another flame is generally redundant,&#xA;but hot things exist.&#xA;I theorise a &lt;strong&gt;car exhaust&lt;/strong&gt; could do it,&#xA;a &lt;strong&gt;car cigarette lighter&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;electric stove&lt;/strong&gt; definitively could.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another is focused light (or heat), from a &lt;strong&gt;magnifying glass.&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Theoretically you could use anything that can focus light to a rough point -- such as the &lt;strong&gt;curved part of a bottle.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Magnifying Glass&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While it is very hard to set paper alight with a magnifying glass,&#xA;it is quite easy to make a very hot point -- enough to burn a hole in paper, or light a match.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the match on a suitable steady surface (eg rest your hand holding it on a wall)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Position the glass with the sun going through it, you should see a bright projection of light onto the surface in front of it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move the glass backwards or forwards to focus this projected light to a point&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;position the focus point of bright light over the match head&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wait a few minute/seconds for the match to heat up enough to ignite&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use the match to light something less likely to go out (eg a candle out of the wind)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Cons&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many downsides to this solution (and I would love to hear alternatives)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Times when you most want matches, you are often out of the sun: Overcast winter, night time, indoors&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Magnifying glass is not the most common thing to carry around with you&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it is not hot/bright enough, and you try this and it doesn't work, you look like a fool trying somethey saw on TV&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1233" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T11:05:32.113" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7242" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-31T11:50:43.083" Score="6" ViewCount="5410" Body="&lt;p&gt;Strangely, several campsites near me recently (well 10 years ago now)&#xA;added a layer of gravel over most of the individual sites. Several inches thick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I guess there was a good reason for this, like preventing vans getting bogged or improving drainage. &#xA;However it makes tent camping challenging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a peg hits a larger stone, it will not go down stuck (and may bend).&#xA;On the other hand, if I get lucky, it will go down just fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for a method to either:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Preclear the tentpeg area of large stones.&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I've had some success using an axe on the area before, but it destroyed the edge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Discover a valid point before beating in the peg&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Perhaps a fine knitting needle? (I think probing would take too long)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;An alternative to using pegs at all&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sandbags would be one option, but filling them would be annoying (I doubt the park rangers would like me digging up part of the site)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or some other lifehack solution that circumvents/overcomes this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1233" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-05-31T18:50:08.337" LastActivityDate="2015-06-01T12:02:44.383" Title="How can I drive a tent peg into gravel?" Tags="&lt;camping&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7243" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-31T11:56:22.723" Score="4" ViewCount="3515" Body="&lt;p&gt;Metal tent pegs get bent(&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/7242/how-can-i-drive-a-tent-peg-into-gravel&quot;&gt;particularly if they hit a rock&lt;/a&gt;) , particularly the fancy aluminium ones for hiking. Plastic ones don't but they are much more bulky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once they are bent they seem to say bent forever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for a way to unbend them -- at least enough to make them functional.&#xA;Bonus points if it can be done while camping.&#xA;Though noncamping solutions are still good,&#xA;i don't even have an easy way to do it when home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1233" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-03-26T17:18:52.823" Title="How to straighten a bent tent-peg" Tags="&lt;camping&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7171" CreationDate="2015-05-31T12:49:17.433" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In India we use cheap and best glass cleaner called '&lt;strong&gt;vibhuti&lt;/strong&gt;'(&lt;em&gt;It is a whitish soft powder which is produced after baking cow dung cakes&lt;/em&gt;). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a cup of vibhuti, mix it with a cup of water to form a paste. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Smear this paste all over the glass &amp;amp; let it dry for 3 minutes. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use 100% cotton cloth to wipe up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a single wipe your glass will be clean &amp;amp; super shiny.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T12:49:17.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7245" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-05-31T13:17:38.657" Score="7" ViewCount="2614" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like jogging to school - it's good exercise, and it makes me wake up in the morning. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have to run with my (moderately heavy) school bag on, and my bag makes the back of my shirt ride up as I run. (When I take a step, my shirt and bag both bounce, and the bag catches my shirt before it can fall back down.) This makes me pull my shirt down about once a minute. It's very inconvenient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I keep my shirt down so that I can happily run?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6921" LastActivityDate="2020-03-30T14:30:11.737" Title="Stopping my shirt from falling up when I run" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7246" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7234" CreationDate="2015-05-31T13:34:13.817" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another variant of using a plastic bag is to do as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a plastic bag which you are just able to insert your hand into, and cut of the bottom of it, so it becomes a sleeve&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the sleeve (in blue color) on your hand, and then wear your watch on the outside&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the sleeve back over your watch, as suggested in (my perfectly drawn :-) ) image&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UXHUi.png&quot; alt=&quot;Image illustrating plastic bag worn as a sleeve, and different folding options&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The trick to getting it waterproof is to fold the upper part of the now doubled sleeved plastic bag. I've provided two alternatives:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a) Using hair elastic or similar, attach one above the watch, and wrap plastic over the hair elastic (shown from the side in green color). Attach another hair elastic close to the watch, and wrap the plastic back again, and attach a third hair elastic inbetween the two others. This should be enough to make it pretty waterproof. Tuck the end underneath the other layers for a neat finish&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;b) Using a wider elastic of some sort (or possibly tape), attach at the top, and start rolling the plastic bag down towards the watch a few turns&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other alternatives for folding up the plastic bag can involve just rolling it and tucking it under the watch (which I now see in the picture I've drawn on the inside of the arm. Strange! )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A disadvantage of this method is that it can be a little difficult to wrap/fold the plastic if you are alone, and maybe you don't have hair elastics. On the plus side it is a cheap, working solution, and can look good if executed well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T13:34:13.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7247" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7245" CreationDate="2015-05-31T13:48:35.130" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;How you are able to &quot;happily run&quot; beats me, but here are two thoughts which might help you on the way:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Get bag closer to back&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you wear it like a &lt;a href=&quot;http://messengerbags.com/how-to-wear-a-messenger-bag/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;messenger bag&lt;/a&gt;, close to your body it will move less. One way to get it really close is to put it over your shoulder, bend over forward, and tighten it real close to your chest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Getting it close like described above, not only makes it move less, but it is actually making it easier and less stressful to carry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Lock shirt in place&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe not as easily done, as said. Two options spring to mind, and that is using longer shirts tucked well into trousers, and the other (maybe surer, but not as convenient) is to somehow strap it onto your trousers.&#xA;The latter could be done using clothespins (/pegs), safety pins, maybe a belt, or something similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T13:48:35.130" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7243" CreationDate="2015-05-31T13:53:29.010" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My trick to getting them unbent is to use something of the same shape, like a few other tent-pegs, to use as a mould and then beat/bend them into shape again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is, if they are shaped in v-form, you can put two or three together, put them on the ground, and then put the bent tent-peg on top of these and apply force to the bend to get it conform to the others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also use a box, or something with a hard edge, and put it on top of this before applying force to getting it back in shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that most likely they will maintain a slight bend, and be careful how much force (and bending) you apply as this will weaken the peg. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T13:53:29.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7242" CreationDate="2015-05-31T14:03:26.337" Score="5" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Stop fighting the nature&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stop fighting the nature, and let it work for you: &lt;em&gt;Use the large stones to lock down your tent&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either by directly placing them on top of the edges of the tent, if possible. Or by using a variant of the sand bags you're talking about, but using rocks from the campsite instead of the sand. Depending on type of tent and weather conditions, you don't always need to use every webbing/stake/tent loop there is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pegs in gravel is simply not a good way to go, so you should look into alternatives like the ones above, or go to a better campsite. In most gravel the pegs will not provide good hold anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt; Added next section based on comments&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Using stones to secure tent&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The four main methods for using stones to secure a tent can be summarised as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;a) Put a stone on the corner/side of the tent roof, which could lower (or require lowering) the height a bit, and possibly bend the pole of tunnel tent. This does work for some manufacturers/designs&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;b) Put a stone in the inner tent in the corners, or possibly on the straps connecting inner and out tent&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;c) Put a twig/branch through a tent loop, and put stones on both ends&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;d) The big rock/little rock trick, as shown in &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THlyW-CwEq8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt; where one ties a rope/string/guideline to a little rock, tightens it and secures the little rock with a big rock on top of the line. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XwMfI.png&quot; alt=&quot;Image describing how to use stones to secure a tent&quot;&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="1233" LastEditDate="2015-06-01T12:02:44.383" LastActivityDate="2015-06-01T12:02:44.383" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7250" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11025" CreationDate="2015-05-31T17:07:59.793" Score="5" ViewCount="6713" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a finned oil heater and a tower fan. I need to heat my bedroom quickly, during the winter, as this bedroom has no central heating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The finned oil heater has 7 fins about 4cm apart. The tower fan is the same height at the oil heater, and the outlet is about 4cm wide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The heater gets very hot (burning to touch), but there isn't much airflow in this room. It takes about 1:30 to heat on its own.&#xA;The room is about 10 x 10 ft.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I use the fan to heat the room fast? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1633" LastActivityDate="2020-01-28T17:58:06.193" Title="What is the best way to use a tower fan and an oil heater to heat a room quickly?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7251" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7250" CreationDate="2015-05-31T18:47:16.177" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the heater in the middle of the room. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the fan near the heater, aim the air stream at the heater and away from the coldest point in the room (e.g. windows). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Run the fan at its lowest setting. You don't need much airflow.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the hallway to your room is heated, place the fan in the door opening to transfer some of the warm air from the hallway to the room.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T18:47:16.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7252" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6342" CreationDate="2015-05-31T18:51:27.877" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Find a mesh (e.g. chicken wire) that is strong enough to keep out the cat. Fit that across the window opening like a screen door, so you can leave the window open at night. Maybe add a layer of fine mesh (mosquito net) to keep out the bugs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-05-31T18:51:27.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7255" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-01T05:17:38.170" Score="2" ViewCount="3957" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of white leather shoes, that are still in very good condition, but are quite dirty and thus look scruffy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I clean them up to make them look nice again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4244" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-01T13:05:45.617" LastActivityDate="2015-06-21T09:14:02.013" Title="How can I clean some white leather shoes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7260" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7281" CreationDate="2015-06-01T12:50:46.747" Score="11" ViewCount="26998" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a poster 135*85 cm without a frame.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When i try to hang the poster with double-sided tape on a self made wooden frame, the poster will be down in a few hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because of the size there are no click systems available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can i easy and cheap hang the poster?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6934" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-01T13:05:12.387" LastActivityDate="2015-08-08T03:22:46.513" Title="Cheap way to hang a poster without frame" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7263" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7260" CreationDate="2015-06-01T18:59:35.077" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I guess you could try to use some Super Bonder. This way it will REALLY hang it, but beware that it's kinda hard to remove it once applied.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hbkgx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hbkgxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6731" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-02T06:36:50.033" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T06:36:50.033" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6438" CreationDate="2015-06-01T20:31:31.190" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Multi-task&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming you have no disabilities and have two arms/hands, you use only one hand to brush your teeth. You therefore have another hand free, which can be used for many other purposes. The main example would be:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Chores like putting away the dishes, taking out the trash, loading the dishwasher, etc. etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also do&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Exercise: Lift weights with your free arm.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clean my teeth, I brush my teeth twice a day (manual toothbrush, ordinary toothpaste) and floss my teeth once every other day. I take an unusually long time each time I brush my teeth (about 4 minutes or 240 seconds). I don't use mouthwash or any thing else. Dentists often remark that my oral health is very good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While brushing my teeth, I do other things with my free hand. The important thing (if you want to optimize your time) is to make sure that you are not distracted and you are steadily brushing your teeth even while you multi-task. This might take a few days of practice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user6940" LastActivityDate="2015-06-01T20:31:31.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7265" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-01T21:24:20.857" Score="1" ViewCount="1529" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some couches, shelves, etc. that I need to move up and down 1 flight of stairs (the stairs also include a turn/corner). Are there any methods/tools to do this when 2 people aren't strong enough to carry the weight?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4666" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T06:36:10.530" Title="How to move furniture up and down stairs?" Tags="&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7245" CreationDate="2015-06-01T21:37:58.480" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had this problem as well. Here are a couple ideas: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a running shirt. These are designed to be very ultra-lightweight. Even if they do catch or run up a bit, it will just fall back down instead of catching on itself like a regular shirt. The downside is you have to wear a running shirt all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wear a tighter shirt so that it doesn't flop around when you run AND use a light rain jacket as a guard. The jacket should be also very lightweight and shiny so it acts as a barrier between your shirt and the backpack. It's less likely to snag when you run.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4666" LastActivityDate="2015-06-01T21:37:58.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7265" CreationDate="2015-06-01T21:45:11.167" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a winch or a come-along to pull the furniture up the stairs. You may need to anchor it to a wall, stud, door, or something else that will not move. You will also need some type of straps to wrap around the furniture. These can be purchased at any big box hardware store, auto parts store, or moving company. Lastly, you will need a method of making the stairs slick enough that furniture parts that stick out don't get caught. I have found that a piece of plywood laid on the steps usually works well for this. Placing a blanket between the plywood and the furniture to be moved cuts down on the friction between them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have to turn a sharp corner, you can use a pulley to change the angle of the cable (providing that you can mount it safely) or a device (a block of wood) that the cable uses as an inverted pulley to change the angle of the pulled item.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ewfj7.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ewfj7m.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Manual winch - image from honesttraders.com&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JsCA9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JsCA9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Come along winch - image from Amazon.com&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fbp0s.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Cable roller - image from alibaba.com&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-02T06:36:10.530" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T06:36:10.530" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7268" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7270" CreationDate="2015-06-01T22:13:06.460" Score="2" ViewCount="2730" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is the basic layout of our apartment (not exactly to scale):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;|==========--------====---------------------======|&#xA;|                |                |               |&#xA;|                |                |               |&#xA;|                |                |     Master    |&#xA;|                |     Bedroom    |    Bedroom    |&#xA;|                |    2           |               |&#xA;|  Living Room   |---/  ----------|               |&#xA;|               1     Hall   [AC] / 3             |&#xA;|                |-----------/  --|-/  -----/  ---|&#xA;|                          |      |      |        |&#xA;|                 Kitchen  | Bath | Bath |  W.I.  |&#xA;|                          |      |      | Closet |&#xA;|-------------------------------------------------|&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Key:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;code&gt;/&lt;/code&gt;    door&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;code&gt;1&lt;/code&gt;    large vent&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;code&gt;2&lt;/code&gt;    small vent &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;code&gt;3&lt;/code&gt;    small vent&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;code&gt;=&lt;/code&gt;    window&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;code&gt;[AC]&lt;/code&gt;  Air Conditioning intake&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My girlfriend and I have our computer desks in the master bedroom. The problem we're having is only a fraction of the airflow comes out of vent 3 into the master bedroom, and it gets hot as **** in here. Note that for most of the day, the Master Bedroom window is in direct sunlight, aggravating the problem. We keep the blinds closed all day but are not allowed (by complex rules) to put anything in the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Normally ~60% of the airflow goes into the living room via vent &lt;code&gt;1&lt;/code&gt;, ~30% goes into the smaller Bedroom via vent &lt;code&gt;2&lt;/code&gt;, and ~10% of the airflow goes into the master bedroom via &lt;code&gt;3&lt;/code&gt; (percentages estimated). If I close vent &lt;code&gt;2&lt;/code&gt;, maybe ~15-20% comes out of vent &lt;code&gt;3&lt;/code&gt; and the rest comes out of vent &lt;code&gt;1&lt;/code&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that vent 1 is a gigantic vent and &lt;em&gt;cannot be closed&lt;/em&gt;. Our apartment complex maintenance staff are useless; every time we ask them for help with the AC, they just reset the thermostat and say everything is fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried jamming cardboard into vent 1 to close it off but it doesn't seem to work well enough. We keep the bathroom and closet doors closed to reduce the square footage that needs cooling, but that doesn't help enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for any suggestions on &lt;em&gt;how to better control the air flow&lt;/em&gt; (not just 'how to stay cool'), whether that's by better obstructing the vents, partitioning the house with dividers, adjusting circulation with fans placed in specific places, or something else. I'm not sure where to start, and hoping someone will have good suggestions. Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6941" LastEditorUserId="6941" LastEditDate="2015-06-02T01:00:25.970" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T21:28:52.290" Title="Fix airflow in our apartment" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7269" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-01T22:36:28.637" Score="8" ViewCount="618" Body="&lt;p&gt;But without actually spraying water on yourself and getting wet&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6942" LastEditorUserId="6942" LastEditDate="2015-06-03T18:08:18.807" LastActivityDate="2020-07-26T07:33:17.233" Title="What are some quick ways to cool off at home, in extreme heat, if the electricity has gone out?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7270" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7268" CreationDate="2015-06-01T23:44:03.823" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, stop the extra heat from the window by putting up plastic in the window. Painters plastic should be good, just get a correctly sized piece and tape it up, making sure to completely seal the plastic to the window frame. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, I would put a big fan in a cold part of the living room and aim it down the hall to your room with the door open to let the cold air in. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you could blow the hot air from your room towards the thermostat so that the ac runs until your room is closer to acceptable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to block the big vent, you should take the vent down, then put the cardboard over the vent, then put the vent back up so the cardboard stays in place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-06-01T23:44:03.823" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7271" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7277" CreationDate="2015-06-02T00:01:32.507" Score="9" ViewCount="17261" Body="&lt;p&gt;Umbrellas are wonderful things.  They keep the majority of your body dry in most types of rain.  Cars are also wonderful things.  They get you from place to place regardless of the weather, and give you a chance to dry off during the trip.  However, these two wonderful things don't play nice together.  Trying to get into a car while holding an umbrella is an exercise in frustration and dampness.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you put the umbrella in first, you're standing unprotected in the rain (albeit briefly, but long enough to get wet) and it will drip on your seat as you reach across it.  If you get in first, while protecting yourself with the umbrella, you now have to somehow fold the umbrella and get it into the car without it dripping on you.  In either scenario, you still have to reach out into the rain to close the door, and depending on the angle of the rain, your unprotected side may get soaked before you do. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're short and/or flexible, you can try getting in through the passenger-side door, followed by your umbrella, which then doesn't have to cross the car... but if you can't easily slide from the passenger to the driver's seat, you're trying to contort yourself around while avoiding a wet umbrella.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All that is a long way to ask: &lt;strong&gt;How can you get from under an umbrella into a car in the rain, without getting wet?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally, any answer will work in reverse, too - after all, it may not have stopped raining by the time you get to your destination.  But just getting into the car dry is enough for now, because you can always keep a spare (dry) umbrella in the car to use while getting out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6943" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-02T12:38:33.927" LastActivityDate="2016-09-26T12:58:30.703" Title="How do you get into or out of a car during rain without getting wet?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7271" CreationDate="2015-06-02T00:59:13.370" Score="6" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Enter and exit under a &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porte-coch%C3%A8re&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;porte-cochère&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Earn gratitude points by holding the umbrella for someone else entering and leaving, whether a parent or friend. Be forewarned: whether &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage-history.com/index.php?c=academy&amp;amp;s=char-dir&amp;amp;f=raleigh&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Walt Raleigh actually performed the altruistic act of protecting Liz with his cloak&lt;/a&gt;, he wound up being executed anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1033123_germanys-gullwing-dishes-out-another-300sl-gullwing-replica&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Mercedes gullwing or replicar&lt;/a&gt;. The doors open overhead.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8suN6.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T00:59:13.370" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7275" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7200" CreationDate="2015-06-02T04:28:30.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If trance boy turns down his bass, or disconnects his subwoofer, you will no longer hear it through the walls, and he might not even notice the difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that, my goto noise app (iOS) is Storm Sim. You can set the thunder as soft (or none) as you want. Dozens of rain noises to mix together to give you a custom mix. I think it costs money nowadays but it has a lot more binaural-wide-angle-stereo-sounding rain than most of the other free apps. Note - all of the built-in mixes have thunder. You will want to ignore those and create your own mix.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1847" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T04:28:30.180" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7276" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7101" CreationDate="2015-06-02T04:32:01.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remove the batteries and dip your phone in the sack of rice grains for a day. I read that it absorbs all the moisture. You can google it for more clarifications. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6945" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2015-06-15T21:09:59.103" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T21:09:59.103" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7277" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7271" CreationDate="2015-06-02T09:46:16.563" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually tend to get into the car, partly close the door with the umbrella held just high enough to go over the door. Hold the top part with your right hand, and move the bottom handle up to fold the umbrella with your left hand. After closing, move it inside the car, and close the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1hEY1m.png&quot; alt=&quot;My images of me opening and closing an umbrella from inside a car&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When opening the umbrella (to the left) I start high up, and likewise when closing I end high up close to the ceiling of the car (to the right). But when actually getting in or out of the car, the umbrella is barely above the roof (like in the middle of the picture).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This procedure works well enough for me, not to have considered any other options. Can get a little wet on the bottom of my arms, but otherwise both me and the car is dry! I store the umbrella between my seat and the door, so it is ready for the next time it rains. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-21T14:13:19.437" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T14:13:19.437" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7279" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7282" CreationDate="2015-06-02T14:28:27.467" Score="6" ViewCount="33669" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was in a rush and had to put some chicken which was soon to expire into the fridge. Now it's frozen, but it's 600 gram of chicken for just 2 persons split in 3 parts. They are all frozen together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the easiest way to thaw outjust one or two pieces of meat without having to thaw the third.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I used to do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Microwave really quick so I can pull them apart (doesn't always work)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Defreeze everything and bake the remaining third piece and freeze that. (costs a lot of extra time).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1206" LastEditorUserId="17" LastEditDate="2015-06-08T20:10:11.153" LastActivityDate="2018-06-25T22:07:34.213" Title="Thaw out just one piece of meat" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7280" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7279" CreationDate="2015-06-02T15:14:06.790" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As commented on question, and from reviewing similar question, there are (seemingly) no life-hacks to easily separate the chicken parts once they are frozen besides the options you've already mentioned, and possibly to use a flat tool of some sort to wedge in between the chicken pieces to break them apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my suggestions is to go an alternative route: Defreeze everything, and make the dinner you've planned, but at the same time cook some pasta and use the left over chicken to create a beautiful chicken pasta to eat in the next few days!  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will take a little amount of extra time today, but tomorrow you'll have an already prepared meal! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-06-02T15:54:46.547" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T15:54:46.547" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7260" CreationDate="2015-06-02T15:19:02.443" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure if this qualifies as a life-hack, because you have the standard options of:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Nailing/stapling it to the frame&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using tape, either double-side or single-sided. Use more if it falls down...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using some sticky goo, like blu-tack or similar stuff&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Depending on your frame, add a back panel or front frame, and wedge the poster between these (Could also be done using plexi glass panels)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Glue it onto the frame&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T15:19:02.443" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7282" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7279" CreationDate="2015-06-02T15:36:44.650" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Run them under &lt;strong&gt;cold&lt;/strong&gt; water, not hot (you don't want to start cooking them). Just hold the frozen mass under the water such that one of them separates, then the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4785" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T15:36:44.650" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7283" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7279" CreationDate="2015-06-02T15:52:01.083" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's worth mentioning that a lot of meat processing companies actually do a lot of butchery work on frozen meat. They use power tools to cut through the meat when it is frozen solid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What we can learn from this is that IF you have some method of cutting the meat into the portion sizes you need, you can do it whilst frozen and return the unwanted portion to the freezer unaffected. This means that you don't necessarily have to divide it into pieces of chicken so long as you are prepared to dice the chicken once defrosted to make into pie, stew etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, how to chop it into portions whilst frozen? Assuming you don't have any CLEAN woodworking tools around, you can try either 1) an electric carving knife or 2) a large, heavy, meat cleaver. A good bread knife might be able to get somewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would VERY MUCH caution against trying to use a knife to lever the pieces apart. You usually end-up with a piece of meat standing on its edge and one of your hands trying to steady it, then you press the sharp point of a knife with &lt;em&gt;almost as much force as you can muster&lt;/em&gt; into the meat. Inevitably, this results in the meat tipping over and the point of the knife slipping off and into your hand very hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T15:52:01.083" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7284" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7279" CreationDate="2015-06-02T16:10:00.907" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap each portion in something water absorbant such as a sheet of kitchen roll before you freeze them. This way, when you need to defrost them the water should be quickly absorbed through the fibres and melt the ice crystals that would otherwise be freezing the portions of meat together&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T16:10:00.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7268" CreationDate="2015-06-02T21:28:52.290" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two options spring to mind. First is to relocate into the living room with your computers as that room seems to be the coolest. In one flat I lived in I swapped rooms so that the master bed room became the living room and vice versa. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other thought was that instead of blocking vent 1, which might damage the vent, what about rerouting the air flow? If you get a properly sized tube/pipe and then divide the output in  two parts where one half enters the tube going through the hall and into your master bedroom it might solve your problem. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T21:28:52.290" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6438" CreationDate="2015-06-02T21:30:39.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My technique is to use mouthwash first thing in the morning and before bed. I do this to reduce the bacterial population as possible as its this bacteria that feed on the food on our teeth and cause the decay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then I try (location permitting) to brush my teeth after eating or drinking sugary drinks. My logic is that with reduced bacteria it hopefully means the bacteria are producing the acid slower and therefore limiting tooth decay&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastActivityDate="2015-06-02T21:30:39.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7287" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7293" CreationDate="2015-06-02T21:39:03.507" Score="11" ViewCount="3609" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I do a BBQ at home I enjoy opening the bag of charcoal correctly - in that when you pull the correct thread the whole bag unstitches. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My problem is that I can never work out which one I need to pull on and I end up just tightening the knot instead(!) Does anyone have any tips on how to identify/prepare the thread before pulling?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastActivityDate="2015-07-05T20:51:20.017" Title="How to untie sacks properly (eg bags of charcoal)" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7200" CreationDate="2015-06-03T02:51:32.717" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a different approach: noise cancelling speakers. You have heard of noise cancelling headphones... There are several available at different price points, although I have not used them personally I have read that they can work quite well. Here is one example:&lt;a href=&quot;http://mobile.extremetech.com/electronics/6-sono-a-noise-cancelation-and-isolation-device-that-sticks-on-your-window&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://mobile.extremetech.com/electronics/6-sono-a-noise-cancelation-and-isolation-device-that-sticks-on-your-window&lt;/a&gt; .  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4568" LastActivityDate="2015-06-03T02:51:32.717" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7292" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7269" CreationDate="2015-06-03T05:30:23.190" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go to the washroom and turn on the shower, cold water, full blast. Close the bathroom door and window. Pull up a small chair so you're positioned not far from the running water. Depending on how strong your shower-head is, you should be cooling off in a short while from the vapor of the cold water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6942" LastEditorUserId="6942" LastEditDate="2015-06-03T05:38:31.487" LastActivityDate="2015-06-03T05:38:31.487" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7287" CreationDate="2015-06-03T08:02:40.360" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found an easy solution. You seem to do it the wrong way.&#xA;You need to pull the string out of the loop first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;The bag&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;single-line stitch on front&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;loop-stitch on back&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Removing the seam&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pull the string out of the loop&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DRV1T.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DRV1Tm.png&quot; alt=&quot;pulling string out of loop&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pull the string gently - the seam will undo itself&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you have pointed out yourself in the question, if you &lt;em&gt;don't&lt;/em&gt; pull the string out of the loop first, the string will knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;Source instructions and image:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-NHxRwds4g&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;YouTube: How To Open a Sewn Bag &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-06-03T08:32:07.887" LastActivityDate="2015-06-03T08:32:07.887" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7269" CreationDate="2015-06-03T08:39:14.763" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could also arrange or use some sort of fan. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hand held fans are quite useful and effective, and doesn't require too much energy to handle.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or go large scale and make some arrangement with a blanket/curtain attached to a rope which when pulled would move and increase the air flow in the room and create a fresh breeze. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-06-03T08:39:14.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7295" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7299" CreationDate="2015-06-03T10:31:45.653" Score="8" ViewCount="3748" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are times when you are at work where you have the best ice cream parlor in town around the corner from your office. But you want to take the ice cream home and enjoy it there. Is there a way to keep the ice cream from melting at work without storing it in a refrigerator or ice box (which is unavailable at work) for at least 6 hours ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S: The ice cream is given in a plastic container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2339" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-03T17:59:13.450" LastActivityDate="2015-06-03T17:59:13.450" Title="How to prevent ice cream from melting without a refrigerator?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7296" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7295" CreationDate="2015-06-03T10:56:35.437" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of buying the ice cream at the start of your shift, buy it at the end of your shift. If there's some reason you can't do that, then bring a cooler filled with ice. If a cooler doesn't work, then buy a mini-freezer and bring it to work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="165" LastActivityDate="2015-06-03T10:56:35.437" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7297" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7269" CreationDate="2015-06-03T11:42:30.223" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Jump under the shower. But for the last minutes you should shower hot, this will open your skin pores and allows your body to better control your temperature for the next hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6962" LastActivityDate="2015-06-03T11:42:30.223" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7298" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7269" CreationDate="2015-06-03T12:50:13.623" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always do the following:-&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A cotton cloth that is ready to be washed, using which you can rub off sweat from your body. This will at least give you some relief from the running sweat off your body, which tickles for some people.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Small hand-held fans that will not hurt your hand, and will also give quick airflow to your body.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sit down or lie down for 5-10 minutes at least, keeping yourself calm, without doing any activity.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried going under shower to cool off, but that doesn't help you after 2-3 minutes, if your body is always doing some activity - like slowly walking or getting tensed.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;So the best option is to remain calm for 5-10 minutes or more, and follow all the above-mentioned steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope it helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6965" LastActivityDate="2015-06-03T12:50:13.623" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7295" CreationDate="2015-06-03T15:38:23.600" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a thermos, they are generally cheap and they help insulate things to stay cold, not just hot!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S Also put some ice in the thermos to have extra coldness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-06-03T15:38:23.600" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="369" CreationDate="2015-06-03T16:32:05.143" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a pizza shop owner. I often sell &quot;half baked&quot; pizzas to customers who want to finish baking it at home.  Ten minutes in the oven and you have a wonderful pizza shop flavor and the warm pizza you are craving.  Ask your favorite shop to &quot;half bake&quot; your pie for you or come to my shop and I will fix u up;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6967" LastActivityDate="2015-06-03T16:32:05.143" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7301" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7269" CreationDate="2015-06-03T17:19:52.883" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't imagine what it must be like in the heat in India, but here in the UK, when we get one of the 5 or 6 days a year where it's too hot, I always find that I feel much more comfortable if I can keep my HEAD cool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I fill a sink with the coolest water available and dunk my head under. For some reason it seems to be particularly effective to enter the water with the crown of the head first. Hold your face under as long as you can, the water will soon start to get too warm so the effect is lost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I then splash some of the water on arms, neck and other places where I get sticky with sweat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Crucially, I &lt;em&gt;don't&lt;/em&gt; dry myself afterwards but let the water evaporate and cool me again. This works very well when your hair is wet because it takes a long time to evaporate away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2020-06-25T10:00:41.887" LastActivityDate="2020-06-25T10:00:41.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7269" CreationDate="2015-06-03T18:16:12.600" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you need to cool down but do not want to get wet - I would firstly recommend against the 'hack' of putting a cold cloth or ice on your neck. The reason is that all this is doing is cooling the blood coming through yor carotid artery that then goes directly to the brain - with the consequence of tricking your brain into thinking your body has reached a normal temperature and swwitching off the normal biological response of sweating to cool yourself down again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get your core body temperature back down to normal I personally would try a combination of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get as much airflow over the skin as possible to maximise the evaporation of sweat (fan/aircon/driving with windows open)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;increase the water resting on the skin - as evaporation is an endothermic process which draws heat away from its surroundings (in our case - our skin/blood)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drink something cold to cool the body from the stomach outwards&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastActivityDate="2015-06-03T18:16:12.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7303" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7305" CreationDate="2015-06-04T08:28:06.980" Score="3" ViewCount="4363" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many times we don't have nail polish remover around.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;How to remove nail polish from nails of course with no nail polish remover around?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="108" LastActivityDate="2017-03-09T14:10:23.937" Title="How to remove nail polish from nails?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7304" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7308" CreationDate="2015-06-04T08:39:48.363" Score="7" ViewCount="87634" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got a lot of drawing from ball pens on my clothes. I tried washing them with soap, but that didn't help. How can I successfully remove ball pen marks from my clothes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="108" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T04:33:35.893" LastActivityDate="2017-12-31T09:06:43.600" Title="How to remove ball pen marks from the clothes?" Tags="&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7305" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7303" CreationDate="2015-06-04T09:29:54.247" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the coat is very old, you can just scratch your nail with your fingernail or a nail file to remove it. This might damage your nail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Besides nail polish remover, there are various other personal-care products that you can use to remove nail polish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the methods to use them slightly differ. I will add the &lt;em&gt;method-number&lt;/em&gt; at the end of the product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;What you can use:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spray Deodorant &amp;emsp;&amp;ensp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;ensp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;2&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Top coat nail polish &amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&lt;em&gt;3&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Nail polish you don't like &amp;thinsp;&amp;ensp;&amp;thinsp;&lt;em&gt;3&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Body spray &amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;1&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hair spray &amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;ensp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;thinsp;&lt;em&gt;1&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Perfume &amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;thinsp;&lt;em&gt;1&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hand sanitizer &amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;2&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ammonia &amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;ensp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;1&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubbing alcohol &amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;emsp;&amp;thinsp;&amp;thinsp;&lt;em&gt;1&lt;/em&gt;/&lt;em&gt;2&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Methods&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;em&gt;1&lt;/em&gt;: Add onto cotton and rub&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add a little of the product onto a cotton ball or the fluffy end of a q-tip (&lt;em&gt;Spray:&lt;/em&gt; hold as close as possible to the nozzle to get the most of the product onto the cotton)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub the cotton ball or q-tip over your nail until the nail polish disappears&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may need to dampen the cotton with some warm water so that it doesn't stick to the nail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;em&gt;2&lt;/em&gt;: Apply directly and rub&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Squirt or spray the product directly onto your nail&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub your nail with a handkerchief / napkin (spray) or with your fingertip (liquid)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;em&gt;3&lt;/em&gt;: MORE nail polish (no joke)&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply the nail polish to your painted nail&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Quickly get a cotton swab / ball and wipe the nail polish off&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat if necessary&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cotton may stick to your nail. If the nail polish is very old, it may not work as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Caution:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using sprays will affect the air-quality. Do this outside or at least in a room with a window open or in a bathroom with a fan.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Whatever you do: &lt;strong&gt;Wash your hands afterwards&lt;/strong&gt;. You're working with chemicals!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Nail-Polish-Without-Using-Remover&quot;&gt;wikiHow - How to Remove Nail Polish Without Using Remover&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-06-04T09:29:54.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7245" CreationDate="2015-06-04T09:52:25.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When i run while wearing a backpack, the bag always ends up bouncing against my back, which is quite annoying. I discovered that some bags have a strap that you can strap around your waist, which prevents the bag from bouncing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you stop the bag from bouncing, it should stop your shirt from going up too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastActivityDate="2015-06-04T09:52:25.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7307" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-04T14:33:31.150" Score="2" ViewCount="1523" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live with someone who has long hair. It seems to get everywhere. Even 24-48 hours after cleaning I can find it on floors, on tables, on furniture. Is there anything they or I can do to prevent this from happening?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6975" LastActivityDate="2015-06-05T06:55:22.180" Title="How to keep long hair from getting everywhere?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-06-05T10:25:06.397" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7308" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7304" CreationDate="2015-06-04T14:44:39.600" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;First off, you need to determine what kind of ink stain you're dealing with.&#xA;Not all pens with a ball are actual &quot;ballpoint&quot; pens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Traditional &lt;strong&gt;ballpoint pens&lt;/strong&gt; (like the ubiquitous Bic and Paper Mate) use a fast-drying, &lt;strong&gt;oil-based ink&lt;/strong&gt; that requires a solvent to remove.&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Rollerball pens&lt;/strong&gt;, on the other hand, (common manufacturers include Uni-Ball and Pilot), use &lt;strong&gt;water-based inks&lt;/strong&gt; that are fairly easy to remove, while &lt;strong&gt;gel pens&lt;/strong&gt; use a &lt;strong&gt;highly-pigmented&lt;/strong&gt; type of &lt;strong&gt;ink&lt;/strong&gt; that can be a bit more difficult.&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're certain it's an &lt;strong&gt;oil-based ink&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find a suitable solvent. Common isopropyl alcohol is suitable for most stain-removal jobs and can be purchased generically at a pharmacy, for example &lt;em&gt;rubbing alcohol&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the stained garment on several layers of paper towels, so the ink has somewhere to go.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply your alcohol-based solvent of choice.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait 3-5 minutes. The solvent needs a few minutes to break down the oils in the ink.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blot the stain using layers of white paper towels.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat as needed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's &lt;strong&gt;water-based ink&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak the stained garment in (skim) milk.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait for at least half an hour.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scrub the stain gently with a toothbrush, cuticle brush or similar soft-bristled brush.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse thoroughly with warm water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if it's &lt;strong&gt;highly-pigmented ink&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hand-wash with soap or regular detergent as quickly as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse thoroughly with running water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to blot any remaining ink by pressing the fabric between two absorbent cloths, or stacks of napkins or paper towels.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dissolve 1 teaspoon of ammonia in warm water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak the garment in the ammonia solution for one hour.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat steps 1 &amp;amp; 2 and scrub with a soft brush, if needed.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the stain is responding to this treatment, repeat as needed until the ink is gone, and launder as usual.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mix 1 cup of rubbing alcohol with 1 cup of vinegar.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the garment on a clean, dry towel and apply the solution.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let it soak for at least 5 minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour a small amount of table salt over the stain.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait 10 minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scrub with a soft brush and rinse with hot water.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the stain is responding to this treatment, repeat as needed until the ink is gone, and launder as usual.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may have to experiment with the above steps (hence the horizontal lines) or try other methods. Just make sure to rinse the garment very thoroughly between different methods to avoid mixing chemicals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;Sources:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chemistry.about.com/od/cleaningtips/a/removeink.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;about.com - How to Remove Ball Point Pen Ink&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Ball-Point-Pen-Stains-from-Cotton&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wikiHow.com - How to Remove Ball Point Pen Stains from Cotton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://housekeeping.about.com/od/stainremoval/a/inkstains.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;about.com - Steps to Remove Ballpoint, Permanent, and Water-Based Ink&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-08-06T19:07:32.503" LastActivityDate="2016-08-06T19:07:32.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7309" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7238" CreationDate="2015-06-04T15:24:38.170" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some laser pointers can be used to light a match.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i24Ij2YN48s&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i24Ij2YN48s&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastActivityDate="2015-06-04T15:24:38.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7307" CreationDate="2015-06-04T15:50:25.897" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nothing, except ask the person you live with to keep their hair tied up all the time when indoors, either in a pony tail or pinned up. You will still get some hair about the place when they loosen it, unless you expect the person to tie it up before they come in the door and not loosen it till they leave again. Which isn't a particularly reasonable request, I'd have thought, if they live there. Good thing you can't see all the skin flakes and other detritus that drops off human beings as they move around, including you, and including your own hair. Its just not noticeable if your hair is short.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-06-04T15:50:25.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7312" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3940" CreationDate="2015-06-04T16:08:12.863" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T1fZk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T1fZkm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;ants on CD eating Terroid&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We use a homemade version of Terro to kill ants.  It works slowly but kills the entire colony as they take it back.  Commercial Terro is 5.4% borax in a sweet solution.  My homemade Terroid is 25 grams of borax in a 16 ounce bottle of store brand Karo, so it makes a lot.   We also have termites and the borax I use is Timbor but I think any drugstore boric acid or 20 Mule Team works.  25 grams is a little less than an ounce but I don't think the amount is critical, in fact, mine doesn't all dissolve. It helps to warm it to dissolve it.  I just put the bottle into hot water.&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Very Important Step 1&lt;/strong&gt;: deface label of the Karo so it can't be confused and write poison on it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I find it easiest to decant some into a dropper bottle.  For inside use, where I don't want this sticky goo on things,  I put it onto an old CD near their trail with drops at the edge so they find it. Then if it dries too much for them to eat it I just wash the CD and dot it again. Ants don't seem to mind stepping onto a CD (there are some things they don't like, foil, oily surfaces, etc.)    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6601" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-29T20:58:02.230" LastActivityDate="2015-09-29T20:58:02.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7313" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7255" CreationDate="2015-06-04T17:28:04.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a kitchen cleaner and a slightly damp soft cloth - I generally try Mr. Muscle first, a spray cleaner meant for worktops and the like, but usually finish up using a cream abrasive such as Cif to get off excessive mud and marks on my leather trainers. Wipe over with a different, damp cloth to get off any residue, allow to dry and finish off with a white shoe treatment such as Scuff Kote.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-06-04T17:28:04.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7304" CreationDate="2015-06-04T19:28:10.107" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if it works on every pen, but I have removed ball point pen ink from clothing a couple of times with aerosol hair spray. It worked very well. It also took ballpoint pen stains out of my dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4539" LastActivityDate="2015-06-04T19:28:10.107" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3940" CreationDate="2015-06-04T19:50:55.863" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know you said no pesticides, but there is a little box called a bait box that works like a miracle. I have used these a few times in the past. The ants have to walk into the box, eat the food inside, and carry it back to their nest. Once in the nest the food is poisonous to the Queen. Within a couple of days the ants will be gone, and they will not come back. These have worked VERY well for me in the past, and I like them because you don't have to spray poison that you could breathe or get on you. You just put out the little plastic boxes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4539" LastActivityDate="2015-06-04T19:50:55.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7316" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7326" CreationDate="2015-06-05T01:47:20.617" Score="15" ViewCount="9413" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are lots of drink mixes that come in powdered form: protein powders, meal replacement shake mixes, etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually these come in a big container of powder with a little scoop, and you scoop out the right amount and mix it with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I carry some single serving sizes of powder with me to mix with water while I'm on the go? I thought about using ziploc bags but it's hard to pour from the bag into the water cup without spilling powder everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6980" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-05T12:39:43.830" LastActivityDate="2019-11-24T07:38:01.330" Title="How to transport single servings of powdered drink mixes" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7271" CreationDate="2015-06-05T02:20:15.823" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;it's only water. So what if you get a little wet. But I first open the driver side door and then roll down the window. Get in while under the umbrella , sit down, transfer the grip on the umbrella so my hand is sticking thru the window, collapse the umbrella and bring it inside thru the window.  Let it drip , but as I said it's only water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-06-05T02:20:15.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7318" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7316" CreationDate="2015-06-05T03:23:12.663" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't mind not re-using the ziploc bag, and have something to cut with, then cut off one of the bottom two corners (just like how you'd turn a ziploc into a pastry bag). Now it's a funnel for easy pouring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option: if you fold back the top of the ziploc bag (so the top inch or so is inside out, the zip seal part facing out) it'll pour better. Also reusable this way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than that, there are small, plastic airtight containers intended for stuff like this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11" LastEditorUserId="11" LastEditDate="2015-06-05T22:06:04.577" LastActivityDate="2015-06-05T22:06:04.577" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7319" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7316" CreationDate="2015-06-05T06:32:49.550" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's big enough for your servings, use Kinder Surprise eggs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nearof.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/0402-kinder-surprise-03.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4YqjWm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Kinder Surprise Egg&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are things you usually throw away but can use for storing various things. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Further, I think click-clack mint boxes could work as well.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://b2bimg.bridgat.com/files/round_ClicClac_mint_Tin_Box_metal_packaging.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4LoD8m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically any small container you already have laying around, which is more or less air tight, could work. I have no experience with powders but if you have some free time, just try out all the things laying next to you!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-06-05T06:32:49.550" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7307" CreationDate="2015-06-05T06:55:22.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What worked well for for us is a &lt;strong&gt;robotic vacuum cleaner&lt;/strong&gt;.&#xA;Its switched on every morning and when we return home it has finished its work and is back to its charging station. In the meantime it has picked up the mess two long-haired people, a toddler and some pet bunnies leave every day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The downside is that they are still quite expensive, but as they free up quite a bit of time I consider them a good solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="86" LastActivityDate="2015-06-05T06:55:22.180" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7321" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7316" CreationDate="2015-06-05T08:31:07.987" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Indian takeaway restaurants provide chutneys in small sealable plastic containers, about 3cm in diameter.  I collect these after a curry and they make perfect containers for individual doses of soluble drinks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nIFx2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2015-06-05T10:09:04.643" LastActivityDate="2015-06-05T10:09:04.643" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7322" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4252" CreationDate="2015-06-05T12:46:39.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;While I have never gone a week without bathing, I do find what I posted on another question works to control odor, which is to use surgical scrub.  A common brand of 4% chlorhexidine gluconate available at drug stores is Hibiclens. (There is the veterinary brand Novalsan but that's 2% and doesn't work for some of the other uses I have for chlorhexidine. I also use it in mouthwash.)  I've not had any adverse reaction and it also seems to help skin conditions which might be exacerbated by an irregular cleansing regimen.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6601" LastActivityDate="2015-06-05T12:46:39.780" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7323" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7279" CreationDate="2015-06-05T12:55:07.573" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just put it in &lt;strong&gt;HOT&lt;/strong&gt; water (125-degree F tap water). Make sure you wrap the meat in plastic before. Put it all in a large pot, stirring occasionally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apparently, it goes twice as fast and is still safe.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5897107/defrost-frozen-meat-in-about-half-the-time-with-a-hot-water-bath&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://lifehacker.com/5897107/defrost-frozen-meat-in-about-half-the-time-with-a-hot-water-bath&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2340" LastActivityDate="2015-06-05T12:55:07.573" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="508" CreationDate="2015-06-05T13:07:35.933" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I buy chicken breasts I usually freeze them individually in quart size freezer bags.  If I need one quickly I thaw it by immersing the bag in a bowl of hot water.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6601" LastActivityDate="2015-06-05T13:07:35.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7325" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7316" CreationDate="2015-06-05T13:28:14.047" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Jars -- I use a small 16 oz peanut glass butter jar, but any will do -- if you aren't handling as much powder a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jarstore.com/4-oz-Squat-Jelly-Jar-With-Your-Choice-of-Lid_p_50.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;4 oz jam jar&lt;/a&gt; should do perfectly for a single serving of around 30g of powder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/afo3M.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;4 oz jar&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If around 16 oz, you can hold more servings as well as a household spoon (so you can portion out your powder)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clear (so you'll know the contents)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can be travelled with (I frequently fly with protein powder this way)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can be very tightly sealed. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6786" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-01-09T09:07:14.740" LastActivityDate="2019-01-09T09:07:14.740" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7326" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7316" CreationDate="2015-06-05T13:44:54.520" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is exactly what a baby formula dispenser is for. They normally have three separated compartments with a top that you can rotate to easily empty the contents of a single compartment.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aRXMS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6987" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-05T13:48:40.173" LastActivityDate="2015-06-05T13:48:40.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7327" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7303" CreationDate="2015-06-05T17:24:34.533" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Also, nail polish remover is pretty similar to paint thinner which you might have around the house. Just be careful where you get it as it is not friendly to your body or lungs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-06-05T17:24:34.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7329" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-05T18:56:57.170" Score="3" ViewCount="1357" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've never had a cast before and am getting one. It's for a break in the base of my thumb so it could be over the wrist or entire thumb. Is there anything I should do in preparation (it's such a small fracture I can in fact use my hand)? I hear casts can get scratchy, is there anything I can do before putting the cast on that would prevent this? It's on my dominant hand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-07T23:53:43.260" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T19:35:40.707" Title="Preparing to have a cast put on; anything to do to preemptivly prevent scratching" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7330" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7353" CreationDate="2015-06-05T20:09:38.073" Score="3" ViewCount="3398" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to use a regular cartridge razor, but switched to safety blades about a year ago. I find that I can get roughly 10 shaves out of a safety razor blade before I need to replace it, or else it starts getting dull and I start cutting myself. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cartridge razors I used to use had a blue strip like this one to track how much 'life' the cartridge had left:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VbaoM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Blue strip on razor blade&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because I work from home, I don't follow a regular shaving pattern (some weeks I shave 4 times, some weeks I don't shave at all). Thus I regularly am unsure as to how much life my blade has left. Furthermore, sometimes my wife uses my razor as well, which further makes it difficult to track (and she certainly doesn't want to write entries in a manual log).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a picture of a safety razor and a corresponding blade which you load it with:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/p114n.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/p114nm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Short of writing or typing a manual entry down every time I (or my wife) use the razor, is there some trick you can suggest to keep track of how many times we've used the blade? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6995" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-09T07:17:47.453" LastActivityDate="2020-01-12T10:40:22.153" Title="How to keep track of how many uses a razor blade has left" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;shaving&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7330" CreationDate="2015-06-06T01:58:10.067" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a few ways I would like to suggest you, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Indoor security cameras might help you. You can have one near your shaving place (washbasin maybe). Since most of the system have 24/7  surveillance, so you can simply track down the usage of the blade by fast forwarding your video. It also shows the exact time and date of your usage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a micro tip permanent marker and write the date on the blade. You can write the date when you installed it or the date when to change it. This helps you to track the usage based on date.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Or simply check out the blades, based on the usage blades have small red dots(rust) due to oxidation. This is a visible clue to know the usage. So if your razor blade have more red dots then its time to change it. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-06-06T01:58:10.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7334" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7316" CreationDate="2015-06-06T02:55:14.127" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Snack size ziplock bags, and a small box. Measure a single serving into each ziplock bag. Place several bags in larger container such as ring box, eyeglass case, altoids tin, or whatever. The bag is air and water tight. The box protects the bag from rips, tears, punctures and whatnot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2132" LastActivityDate="2015-06-06T02:55:14.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7335" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-06T12:52:20.577" Score="0" ViewCount="216" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can effectively zap mosquitoes with a hand racket zapper once I see them. A LED flashlight in a dark room seems to work best for spotting the mosquitoes while they fly. Can someone recommend better lighting options to see and expose them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7003" LastActivityDate="2015-06-24T13:53:59.313" Title="Lighting for easily spotting mosquitoes?" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7336" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7329" CreationDate="2015-06-06T14:09:57.433" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Giving the area a wash using an exfoliant to get off as much dead skin as possible, but without damaging the skin, then applying a perfume free emollient such as Diprobase will help initially, but may not be possible because the area is too painful with whatever problem you've got that requires a cast. Itching beneath casts is caused because of the presence of the cast - dead skin cells can't be washed off nor fall off because they're trapped inside the cast, they build up, and your skin starts to itch because the body wants you to abrade the area to remove the build up. I'm afraid it's something up with which you must put, to coin a phrase - using a hairdryer set on cool and aiming it between the cast and your skin (if there's a little gap after a while) might ease the itching for a short period. Some anti histamines will reduce the itching, if you can take those.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-06-06T14:09:57.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7316" CreationDate="2015-06-06T14:13:44.337" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I did long cycling rides, I'd use the inexpensive, lightweight plastic bags.  When I needed a &quot;serving&quot;, I'd bite off the corner and empty the contents into my water bottle.  The drink mix I was using had sugar and being able to empty the mix into the bottle without getting any on my hands or clothes was very convenient.  Nothing eco-friendly about the solution, but it met the needs I had for multi-day, long-distance rides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7004" LastActivityDate="2015-06-06T14:13:44.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7338" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2231" CreationDate="2015-06-06T18:43:31.133" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Brush w/any toothpaste and put baking soda on top then brush your teeth and tongue 2x or 3x until thers no more odor .it works !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7006" LastActivityDate="2015-06-06T18:43:31.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7339" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7330" CreationDate="2015-06-06T21:41:56.973" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you need abandon the idea of keeping track of the number of times you use the blade unless you want to go to the overkill method of &quot;self surveillance&quot; in Harish's answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally, I work on the basis of the first time I notice that the shave was even slightly uncomfortable, I immediately throw away the blade to force me to replace it before the next shave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't think that will work for you, I think you need to get your wife her own razor - they do them in pink for this very reason. If your wife has some objection to using a pink razor then you use the pink one instead, you just need to keep them separate. With your wife removed from the randomness, you can start to change the blade after a regular TIME period rather than after a certain number of uses; maybe every Saturday or the first of the month or whatever regularity suits your usage and your wallet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you like none of the above, the question implies that you would like to MARK the blade somehow. I don't think you'll be able to do that with a blade but there's a lot more scope for that if you switch to using disposable razors instead. Then you can mark the handle somehow, perhaps by nicking it or even biting it maybe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-06-06T21:41:56.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7341" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-07T16:28:39.500" Score="7" ViewCount="4499" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am living in a tropical country right now, it gets pretty hot (~45 °C) in here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, I have single room home which has my desktop &amp;amp; a refrigerator. As obvious, in order to make ice in high ambient temperature the fridge has to work extra hard, resulting in 7-8 °C increase in temperature (yes!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have positioned the fridge in a corner with about 10 inches of free-margin for plenty of air flow. The problem is that room's air, objects are permanently hot now days. I touch them and they always feel hot-warm. Opening windows at night cools air but the objects are staying hot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can I possibly make something that avert/deflect heat from fridge's back &amp;amp; side panels &amp;amp; direct it straight through and out of the window?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;sub&gt;I am especially worried high temperaure might compromise my computer &amp;amp; router.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7014" LastEditorUserId="7014" LastEditDate="2015-06-08T02:26:10.150" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T20:43:42.343" Title="How to Avert / Deflect refrigerator heat in room?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7341" CreationDate="2015-06-07T18:44:53.193" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've built temporary ducting using cardboard and duct tape. Just create a duct from your exhaust vent to the window. For extra cooling add a fan to blow air away from the fridge. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may or may not be possible depending on where the fridge and window are located. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-06-07T18:44:53.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7344" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="508" CreationDate="2015-06-07T20:46:18.580" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a bowl of cold water, refreshing it if necessary after 20 minutes. If I were going to leave it all day, I'd put the bowl in the refrigerator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7016" LastActivityDate="2015-06-07T20:46:18.580" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7345" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7346" CreationDate="2015-06-08T04:55:34.790" Score="20" ViewCount="60672" Body="&lt;p&gt;The new bottle has got a weird smell. I kept the bottle without lid from some time but that didn't help much. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is a plastic bottle. I washed it with plain water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is a quick solution to remove odor from a freshly purchased bottle?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="108" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-08-06T17:36:26.280" LastActivityDate="2019-08-06T17:36:26.280" Title="How to remove smell from a new water bottle?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7346" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7345" CreationDate="2015-06-08T11:27:30.507" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash it with hot soapy water then leave to drip dry. If, when dry, the smell remains then fill with water and put in the fridge for 24+ hours. This should remove the smell. Always make sure when not in use that the lid stays off. Keep the bottle somewhere cool and dry when not using and without the lid on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4267" LastEditorUserId="108" LastEditDate="2015-06-09T11:35:37.990" LastActivityDate="2015-06-09T11:35:37.990" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7345" CreationDate="2015-06-08T13:13:58.937" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another suggestion would be to freeze the bottle with water and lemon juice inside it, after all has frozen you'll need to empty the bottle and wash with warm soapy water and rinse well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4267" LastActivityDate="2015-06-08T13:13:58.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7348" PostTypeId="7" CreationDate="2015-06-08T13:28:15.730" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lifehacks Stack Exchange&lt;/b&gt; is a question and answer site for people looking to bypass life's everyday physical problems with simple tricks. It's built and run &lt;i&gt;by you&lt;/i&gt; as part of the &lt;a href=&quot;http://stackexchange.com&quot;&gt;Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt; network of Q&amp;amp;A sites. With your help, we're working together to build a library of detailed answers to every question about lifehacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-08T13:28:15.730" LastActivityDate="2015-06-08T13:28:15.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7349" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7330" CreationDate="2015-06-08T14:26:52.080" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Note: this is not how to count but an easy hack you can avoid this long procedure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Always keep one extra blade&lt;/strong&gt;,&#xA;so whenever you feel it is not going to work or not working,&#xA;change it that time ,or else you will end up cutting yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;you can easily know that razor is not perfect at first glide , so keep an extra blade always and change it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7026" LastActivityDate="2015-06-08T14:26:52.080" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-06-08T14:33:18.060" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Okay, here's how I do it...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What a plunger does is add some pressure to the water exiting the bottom of the toilet.  With this trick I haven't used a plunger for years. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, try to flush and pay particular attention to how high the water comes in the bowl, and notice how much more water could be added to the bowl at 'high tide' without overflow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, take a container (I usually used the bathroom trash can with the trash removed and placed on the floor) and fill it in the bathtub with less than the amount needed to overflow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Third, pull the lever and flush the toilet and while the toilet is filling with water from the reservoir, pour the water from the trash can into the toilet, aiming for the drain in the bottom.  Try to pour from waist height to get the extra pressure of the water dropping into the bowl.  The added pressure of the extra water is usually enough to free most blockages.  Away goes the trouble and you don't have to splash around in dirty water.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7025" LastEditorUserId="7025" LastEditDate="2015-06-15T13:54:11.913" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T13:54:11.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7351" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7358" CreationDate="2015-06-08T15:17:50.997" Score="6" ViewCount="158" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes when travelling by plane you have to wait for some hours on some airport, and if you're like me you get a little tired when travelling. So how can you secure your hand luggage, to some extent, so that you might take a little nap or rest your eyes a little.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm assuming that you don't have access to those rather expensive lockers, or a private/corporate lounge with guards. It's just you and your bag, small suitcase or backpack. The solution should be good enough, so that if someone attempts to steal or access your bag, you should be alerted/woken by that action.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus points for solutions not requiring extra tools or equipment, but just normal stuff you already have brought along. Although if the extra tool really aids in securing it, then please do suggest those as well!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-06-13T11:04:55.753" Title="Secure hand luggage on airport" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7352" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7330" CreationDate="2015-06-08T18:39:31.917" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Set up 10 small boxes in a row.  Number each.  When you put in a new blade, put your shaver in the first box.  When you or your wife uses it, put it back in the next box each time. When you take it out of the 10th box and use it, you know it's time to change the blade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could see myself forgetting what box I took it out of, so I'd probably put a pebble or a marble or something in the same box with my shaver.  I'd take out the shaver, move the pebble/marble to the next box, shave, and then just put the shaver into the same box as the pebble/marker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-06-08T18:39:31.917" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7330" CreationDate="2015-06-08T18:47:07.660" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get 11 small pieces of scratch paper that are all the same size.  (I use the backs of old business cards.  They're white, sturdy, and all 2&quot; x 3.5&quot;.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On each one, write one of these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, &quot;change blade&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stack them up in order, 1-10, with &quot;1&quot; face-up on the top, and &quot;change blade&quot; face-up at the bottom of the stack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BCDNu.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put your shaver next to them (or on top of them, though it might make them wet).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each time you or your wife picks up the shaver to use it, take the top card and put it face-up on the bottom of the stack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the card that says &quot;change blade&quot; comes up, change the blade and put that card on the bottom of the stack. The &quot;1&quot; card will be showing again, and they'll all be in order. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My wife and I use this technique for feeding our fish 6 days and skipping the 7th. Our cards show days of the week, so we can also tell if one of us already fed him that day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-19T16:12:31.317" LastActivityDate="2015-10-19T16:12:31.317" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7354" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7356" CreationDate="2015-06-08T19:38:18.117" Score="8" ViewCount="1811" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some situation where I have to face this problem when my water purifier is not working properly. So what I can do so that I can remove impurities from water. There are some issues with water at my home so is there anything which I can do to manage at least for 2 or 3 days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7030" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-08T19:52:13.657" LastActivityDate="2015-06-09T22:34:05.207" Title="How can I remove impurities from water easily when my water purifier is not working?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-06-09T16:40:03.163" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7351" CreationDate="2015-06-08T19:53:52.970" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap a belt around the suitcase handle and your arm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-06-08T19:53:52.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7356" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7354" CreationDate="2015-06-08T19:56:21.117" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the specific situation, often times boiling water is enough to kill the bacteria and pathogens that may be found in contaminated water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are looking to filter out minerals or microscopic debris/particulates, perhaps running the water through a coffee machine with charcoal crumbles used as &quot;grounds&quot; will help the situation. not only will the water be heated up to a hot temperature to kill organisms, but it will also be filtered through the charcoal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2015-06-08T19:56:21.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7357" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7351" CreationDate="2015-06-08T19:57:10.610" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the size of the luggage and what you're wearing, tuck it under your shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-06-08T19:57:10.610" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7351" CreationDate="2015-06-08T20:00:06.000" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use it as a pillow or lean against it like a backrest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2015-06-08T20:00:06.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7359" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7330" CreationDate="2015-06-08T20:04:58.023" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;At about 10 cents a piece, you could simply change the blade each time you go to shave and then you will always have a new fresh blade to shave with, and still be &quot;in it&quot; for less money than a cartridge razor...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2015-06-08T20:04:58.023" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7360" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-06-08T22:16:48.977" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cut a wire coat hanger with some wire cutters (make sure it's longer then you straw) and cut up an old tee into tiny squares. Stick the cloth at the end of the hanger and plunge through and throw out cloth when done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7031" LastActivityDate="2015-06-08T22:16:48.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7361" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7354" CreationDate="2015-06-08T22:20:45.183" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also find iodine tablets in most sporting goods stores. You can also add a little bit of bleach to your water. The tablets are easy to use, and I'm not sure how much bleach to use because adding too much is dangerous. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Truthfully though, as was previously mentioned boiling is your best option. If you have a distiller you could distill the water. Or to make one boil water and place something over the pot to collect the steam like a small tarp, then let the steam cool and form back into water and collect the water. With the tarp make sure the low end of the tarp is not over you pan so that water will drop down for you to catch. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: drinking distiller water is not good for your health if taken in either large quantities or over a long period of time. Osmosis will leach the electrolytes from you into the water and could eventually kill you. But for a short period of time in normal quantities you should be fine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastEditorUserId="2281" LastEditDate="2015-06-09T22:34:05.207" LastActivityDate="2015-06-09T22:34:05.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7354" CreationDate="2015-06-09T05:16:33.970" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a folded muslin cloth (folding will create multiple layers) to filter out suspended impurities. After that you can use potassium permanganate to disinfect it (if you cannot boil the water). Potassium permanganate is available in all drug stores.&#xA;Coming to the concentration of potassium permanganate, this - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/mdbp/pdf/alter/chapt_5.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;EPA guidelines&lt;/a&gt;, will help you out. If you don't get any muslin cloth, you can also use filter paper(costly when compared to muslin cloth and not reusable) used to prepare coffee, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6877" LastActivityDate="2015-06-09T05:16:33.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3932" CreationDate="2015-06-09T07:13:29.603" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Short answer: &lt;strong&gt;No, there isn't&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From what I've found, all solutions suggest that you soak it in something for 12+ hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try one or more of the following things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Coca-Cola&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mouthwash (e.g. Listerine)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Baking soda&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ammonia&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vinegar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also try to use them in combination.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is the solution I liked the most:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Try &lt;strong&gt;soaking the clothes in&lt;/strong&gt; a tub of &lt;strong&gt;warm water&lt;/strong&gt; or washer, after agitating a few minutes with 1 cup of Tide or degreaser like Dawn dish soap, for 2 hours (this breaks down oils in fuel). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Drain this water off, then rinse, and then &lt;strong&gt;refill tub&lt;/strong&gt; or washer &lt;strong&gt;with warm clean water and a 2 liter bottle of Coke and a whole box of baking soda&lt;/strong&gt; agitate it around to mix it up with the clothes. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Let this &lt;strong&gt;soak for 12-24 hours&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wash&lt;/strong&gt; like normal.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Others just suggest adding the above products to a usual wash with detergent. I did not test one of the methods, but I think that soaking for a few hours will result in a more thorough cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If washing with some extra product &lt;em&gt;is &lt;code&gt;a quick way&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/em&gt; for you, then I have to revise my short answer to: &lt;strong&gt;Yes, there is!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;Sources:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thriftyfun.com/Removing-Diesel-and-Gas-Fuel-Odors-From-Clothing.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;thriftyfun.com - Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stretcher.com/stories/981130b.cfm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;stretcher.com - How to Get Diesel Smell Out of Clothes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_5057276_rid-diesel-fuel-smell.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;ehow.com - How to Get Rid of Diesel Fuel Smell&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-06-09T07:13:29.603" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7345" CreationDate="2015-06-09T10:02:31.287" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;To remove unwanted smells of a new bottle we have to keep in mind that the substances involved may not be water-soluble. Therefore simply washing may not suffice to remove them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several approaches we can try (if needed also in combination):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vinegar or alcohol from bottom shelf liquor:&lt;/strong&gt; Leaving the bottle for some hours filled with vinegar or liquor will effectively remove poorly water-soluble chemicals but it may leave an unwanted other smell instead.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Milk:&lt;/strong&gt; Fill the bottle with warm milk and let it sit in the fridge over night. Milk is good at taking up lipid-based substances but we will have to throughoughly wash the bottle afterwards to remove all remnants of milk which otherwise would smell worse after a while.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Baking soda and water:&lt;/strong&gt; putting some teaspoons of baking soda in the bottle to then fill it with water overnight may help in removing some unwanted smells but it will not work good on non-water-soluble substances.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Denture cleaner or dishwasher tabs:&lt;/strong&gt; The chemicals used in these preparations may also help to remove unwanted smells by additionally breaking up organic substances.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My favourite method definitely is &lt;strong&gt;milk&lt;/strong&gt;, because of its potential to bind lipid-soluble chemicals which may be released from the plastic bottle. By this we can be a little bit less concerned about potential harm to our health from an unknown substance we smelled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Still if it was me I would not take the risk of using a weirdly smelling plastic bottle for drinks, simply because I don't know what chemicals there are, and I can see that more and more substances involved in plastic production were being proven to be harmful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2015-06-09T10:02:31.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2015-06-09T12:26:38.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention is better than cure:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rub your hands with sunflower or olive oil &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; chopping the garlic.&#xA;Afterwards wash with hot water and soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voila.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7040" LastActivityDate="2015-06-09T12:26:38.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4252" CreationDate="2015-06-09T19:12:01.453" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just take a shower. Please. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if you are lazy about bathing, if you are experiencing the problems that you described in your question, it will take less time and effort to alleviate your olfactory issues by bathing relative to any other conceivable workaround. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7048" LastEditorUserId="67" LastEditDate="2015-06-09T19:56:30.733" LastActivityDate="2015-06-09T19:56:30.733" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7370" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7374" CreationDate="2015-06-11T14:27:38.453" Score="3" ViewCount="1984" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently, I bought some new cloths, one of them is a jean, and some other white cloths. By accident, I washed the jeans together with other light colored cloths, and the white cloths got colored. When I finished washing, I didn't notice since it was at night and I couldn't see clearly. So when I noticed, the cloths were already dry.  Immediately I tried using bleaches but unfortunately it didn't work, is there any way to remove the stain?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5237" LastEditorUserId="5237" LastEditDate="2015-06-12T04:29:13.313" LastActivityDate="2015-06-12T05:24:58.080" Title="How to remove color bleed stain?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7371" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7372" CreationDate="2015-06-11T15:29:06.570" Score="12" ViewCount="3427" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the summer we used to start fans or cooler while sleeping, but sometimes due to some technical issues at night we have no electricity, so our fans and cooler stop working at that time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am focusing on this because due to velocity of air which comes through these fans, they protect me from mosquitoes. But when fans and cooler stop working, then at many mosquitoes come to my face and start biting me. Sometimes it's quite irritating, making me unable to sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I really don't want to use mosquito coil as it really smokes a lot which makes me unable to breathe. And if it comes to using a net, then its really hard to build inside my room. And since there is no electricity I can't even use any gadget to kill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So is there any way that I can use to get rid of all these mosquitoes which bite me at night while in absence of electricity?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7030" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-11T17:35:11.857" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T00:06:16.547" Title="How to get rid of mosquitoes without electricity?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7371" CreationDate="2015-06-11T18:59:32.737" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Citronella is a natural repellent.  It can be used to discourage mosquitoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although it is available in the form of scented candles, I'd rather not burn these while I'm sleeping. I just use them in the evening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Citronella is available as an Essential Oil from aromatherapy shops.  Put just a few drops of this into some water, then dampen around the edge of the bed with it.  It is not necessary to use the oil in its concentrated form, it works better diluted and distributed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It isn't 100% effective but it comes close.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6994" LastActivityDate="2015-06-11T18:59:32.737" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7371" CreationDate="2015-06-11T19:53:41.237" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know you said a net is difficult to build. I've seen bug nets that you can mount to a ceiling, like it's a central place where the net hangs from, and then it just drapes around the bed: &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B003AYVKAC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/TC-NET-WHT-100-percent-Polyester-Mosquito-250mm/dp/B003AYVKAC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(note I'm not recommending this particular product; I've never used it, this is just an example).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4785" LastActivityDate="2015-06-11T19:53:41.237" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7370" CreationDate="2015-06-11T20:40:41.810" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It would have been easier if done before they dried, but neither of us can turn back time. Some ideas can be found in the answers to &lt;a href=&quot;//lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/6755/4490&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to remove pigments from white clothes that have been accidentally laundered?&lt;/a&gt; on this site, and some more from searching for &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=remove+color+bleed+stains&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;remove color bleed stains&lt;/a&gt; at google.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The general idea seems to be one of the below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Presoak for several hours using a non-chlorine (oxygen based) bleach (possible with a little vinegar) before a normal wash. Might need to be repeated&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a color remover product (according to its manual)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak using a chlorine based bleach, but for a shorter amount of time like 10-15 min, before washing&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So there you have the basic options, and now lets leave it up to the community to provide the really hackish solutions, if they exist. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-06-12T05:24:58.080" LastActivityDate="2015-06-12T05:24:58.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2015-06-11T22:46:38.220" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is it cheating to invest in a jar opener.  Here are lots of them --- pick one.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/176-5905764-2208615?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=jar+opener&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/176-5905764-2208615?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=jar+opener&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal favorite -- a bit pricy but works great --- is:\Swing-A-Way 711BK Comfort Grip Jar Opener, Black&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have severe arthritis and this always works for me with little strain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alan&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-06-11T22:46:38.220" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7377" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17" CreationDate="2015-06-12T05:12:32.510" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bicarb soda. Ethanol, methanol, vinegar, oil, and detergent all failed. Made a bicarbonate paste and put it on for 30 seconds then a small amount of effort and off it all came. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7069" LastActivityDate="2015-06-12T05:12:32.510" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2015-06-12T06:27:19.077" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you and others have already pointed out, the problem is the lack of &lt;strong&gt;grip&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of using rubber gloves or duct tape to increase grip, another hacky substitute is a &lt;strong&gt;non-lubricated condom&lt;/strong&gt;. Yes, a condom. They are actually useful for various other things. The following animated picture should explain everything.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--0Qza8BqK--/xcvo2hqye4zubw1srvyo.gif&quot; alt=&quot;test&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-10T09:42:49.983" LastActivityDate="2015-06-12T06:27:19.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7379" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-12T07:15:40.720" Score="0" ViewCount="554" Body="&lt;p&gt;This happens with my system that is kept near an open window. Dust gets accumulated over a period of 2-3 days beneath the keys, on the keyboard head and on the keys a bit. How do I clean a traditional computer keyboard without pulling out the vacuum cleaner every time to remove dust from even beneath the keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2339" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-06-12T07:58:48.863" LastActivityDate="2015-06-12T22:37:07.507" Title="How to clean a keyboard without a vacuum cleaner" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-06-13T16:32:38.660" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7379" CreationDate="2015-06-12T07:59:04.350" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy &quot;Tinned Air&quot; from electrical shops.  Otherwise known as &quot;Canned Air&quot; or &quot;Air Duster&quot;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are aerosols that just blow air in a directed jet.  They are intended for just this use.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Keep one nearby and blow the dust off the keys when required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Bnb36.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2015-06-12T07:59:04.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7379" CreationDate="2015-06-12T09:07:10.010" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also wipe it clean with microfiber cloths or similar. In addition you can either use cotton swabs (Q-tips), or some special tool to get inbetween the keys. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One such homemade special tool could be a plastic/butter knife with cloth wrapped tightly around it. This should allow for cleaning of most spaces between keys. Clean for a few minutes, before shifting/moving the cloth (or wringing the cloth).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If needed you could use some electronic cleaner, rubbing alcohol, all purpose cleaner or dishwasher in order to get the really dirty parts clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-06-12T09:07:10.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7371" CreationDate="2015-06-12T10:13:00.310" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to @britanist's answer, I recommend this one. This shape and design helps you set this net by tying corners to distant objects using threads or ropes. It's more convenient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Caution : Take care that no mosquito gets in while you are putting this net on. Else, you'll not be able to sleep even if there is electricity. :p&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One nice way of doing that would be to place the mosquito net on the bed, wrapped. THen take each corner and tie it firmly to something. Make sure that no edge of the net loses contact with bed. Then, go inside and tuck it in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/3194/2406410aidnet51391588948_1393346114.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/I6O1mm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;This particular image is just an example. No recommendations for this particular product from this website or howsoever. I, personally, have used them for years without fail. Purchased one from local shops nearby.&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4217" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-06-12T11:45:44.210" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7384" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7379" CreationDate="2015-06-12T22:37:07.507" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is actually ok to wash your keyboard in the dishwasher. I would put it on the top rack. I would only be wary of doing this if your keyboard is unusually flimsy or fragile. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the wash leave it out on a towel for a couple of days, at least 2, to make sure it is completely dry before use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a more thorough clean remove the keys first, though this may not be easy and I don't think it is necessary. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: if the keyboard is just dusty and the dust isn't sticking to the keys, compressed air is easy to use and quick, you can buy cans of it at the store or use your own air compressor.  It doesn't need to be powerful, just concentrated air flow. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-06-12T22:37:07.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7387" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7371" CreationDate="2015-06-13T11:44:15.097" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You said you are unable to ward off mosquitos in times of power cuts and I suggest you get a rechargable table fan like &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.snapdeal.com/product/eveready-14-inch-rf03-rechargeable/279647380#bcrumbSearch:table%20fan&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; if you don't like the other options of mosquito nets and citronella.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://n1.sdlcdn.com/imgs/a/i/g/large/Eveready-14-inch-RF03-Rechargeable-SDL136392065-1-10b67.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1836" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-10T09:42:49.997" LastActivityDate="2015-06-13T11:44:15.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7388" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7395" CreationDate="2015-06-13T14:19:18.723" Score="20" ViewCount="7810" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've just acquired and finished setting up a new wooden plank computer desk. Upon finishing the new setup I naturally went to use my keyboard and noticed that the wooden planks aren't exactly flush resulting in my keyboard wobbling with each keystroke as shown below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What simple solutions could I implement to my keyboard to stop this from happening? I'd like to keep the solution's visibility minimal.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've contemplated using &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CFUgj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sticky Tack&lt;/a&gt; to level the keyboard but the thought of seeing a blue blob on the bottom of my keyboard daily does not blend well with my OCD.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/joPQF.gif&quot; alt=&quot;animated keyboard wobble&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7081" LastEditorUserId="7081" LastEditDate="2015-06-13T16:56:55.443" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T03:46:49.927" Title="Stop keyboard wobble due to uneven desk" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="15" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-13T14:43:43.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a piece of double-sided tape. Stick one side of it to the keyboard. Leave the backing on the other side so it doesn't stick to the desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4227" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-07-16T03:43:25.903" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T03:43:25.903" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7390" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-13T15:44:32.490" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a piece of non-slip grip mat under my keyboard. Not only does it stop this problem, it makes the keyboard much quieter and more pleasant to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-06-13T15:44:32.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7391" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-13T16:00:23.100" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why don't you put one &lt;strong&gt;cloth&lt;/strong&gt; (little bit thick just like towel) flat on your table and then put your keyboard on it. If it works then great but if it wobble again then fold cloth from that end where it is wobbling and then you will get leveled keyboard easily and you can adjust by your own.&#xA;This is the only simple way to stop keyboard wobbling. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is the image which are kept just at front edge of keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mhLLH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mhLLHm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iV93q.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iV93qm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7030" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-15T06:50:31.923" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T06:50:31.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-13T18:15:20.393" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple solution would be to place a shim of the correct height under the keyboard. Because the keyboard won't always be in exactly the same place, you need to be able to adjust the height of the shim. Something like sticky tack is a good solution. If you place the sticky tack under the battery holder, it won't be visible when you're using the keyboard. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-06-13T18:15:20.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7394" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7303" CreationDate="2015-06-13T20:31:21.957" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak fingertips in warm water for at least 15 mins+ then scrub nails with an abrasive, but not to abrasive, cloth to remove all traces of nail polish&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4267" LastActivityDate="2015-06-13T20:31:21.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7395" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-13T22:59:41.267" Score="31" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is happening because there is a gap of space between a corner of your keyboard and the desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your goal, as you may have guessed, is to remove this gap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A general solution is to look around you and find a material that can do this. Look around you for something with the following qualities:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Small.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As thick as the gap.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Solid at room temperature, occupying a region of the known universe's three spacial dimensions. Ideally low enough density that its mass does not exert a significant gravitational pull on surrounding objects.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Non-toxic through skin contact. Non-toxic to any pets you may have.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stable (non-radioactive), inert (non-reactive, at least with your desk, keyboard, and air), and either non-magnetic or possessing a magnetic field with an intensity low enough to not damage nearby sensitive objects.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Composed of little or no saccharides (sugars), proteins, and/or lipids (fats), which may attract ants (relevant to me, at least), roaches, or other pests. (Example: Do not affix a small piece of meat to your keyboard with honey.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes you may look around you and find something that is the appropriate thickness but perhaps too large. If you find materials like this, look for one that you can cut with a tool. Examples of tools that cut things are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scissors.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Knives.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Generally anything harder than the material you wish to cut with a wedge-shaped edge that can be driven into the material to separate it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some materials can even be torn by hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is something larger but soft, so that it can deform to an even surface. Many such things exist. Things like mouse pads, placemats, pieces of random soft material that you may have laying around or see online. Using imagination and your lifetime's worth of experience with physics, you should be able to find such a material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you find this material, insert it into the gap or under the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;But wait!&quot; you say, &quot;Every time I move my keyboard, the material slips out!&quot; Well, as you may have noticed throughout your life, the problem of preventing one thing from moving relative to another thing has many established solutions. Your goal is to find some sort of material or compound that will allow your chosen gap filler to remain in place relative to the desk or keyboard. For inspiration, your local dollar store's school supply section or local hardware store's adhesive section may be of use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some materials may not even need to be cut, and may fit all of the above requirements. For example, using my power of logical thinking, and remembering things that I have seen before, I am able to recall that &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?&amp;amp;q=sticky%20rubber%20feet&quot;&gt;these are possible options&lt;/a&gt;. Perhaps you have some laying around that you haven't used. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, the &quot;best&quot; (that is, it'll &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; solve the issue) option is to level your desk, for which tools such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBRmwT7hNcw&quot;&gt;hand planes&lt;/a&gt; exist (if you find the video unsatisfying, there are others in the related video list), as leveling uneven wood is also a problem with well-established solutions. If the desk already has a finish, though, you'd have to refinish it. Still, a job well done can be fun and satisfying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, if you purchased the desk new, and it is warped, consider exchanging it for one that is not warped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="4658" LastEditDate="2015-06-13T23:39:32.970" LastActivityDate="2015-06-13T23:39:32.970" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7396" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-13T23:04:53.647" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sorry if this is making your OCD worse, but I think the problem is that your table is standing imbalanced. You should first attack that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The keyboard is in itself well balanced, so any solution you find for the current position on the table will probably not work 20-30 cm to the left or the right or when you move the keyboard to the middle of the table to put a book or piece of paper in front of you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your screenshot you either have to lift the front left leg or the back right one to make it even again, use some marbles or a water level to find out which one. On most phones there is an app, that if you calibrate it right works pretty good. It might also happen that you need to adjust 3 of the 4 table legs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It could also be the floor that's wrong, so any solution you find for the table ... :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7089" LastActivityDate="2015-06-13T23:04:53.647" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-14T00:04:33.103" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a long stick (longer than the diagonal of the KB) and half the thickness of the gap. Place it diagonally under the KB. Have it fitted with magnets, so it can stay with the KB, which you might have to attach two metal pieces to somehow. Everything can be painted in an OCD pleasing colour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7092" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-06-14T08:17:49.817" LastActivityDate="2015-06-14T08:17:49.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7399" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-14T02:57:53.877" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I realize that the question states &quot;I'd like to keep the solution's visibility minimal&quot; as one of the goals, and plenty of other answers have suggestions for modifying the &lt;em&gt;keyboard&lt;/em&gt;, but I'm going to make a case here for instead modifying the &lt;strong&gt;desk&lt;/strong&gt;, while focusing on the solution being visible-but-&lt;em&gt;attractive&lt;/em&gt;, rather than invisible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a keyboard on an uneven surface is just unpleasant, all of the shimming and bracing in the world can't change that, and those solutions tend to become further annoyances over time. Shims slip, keyboards shift, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Much better to give the desk a flat, level surface, on which to set the keyboard. You can get quarter-inch steel plate from plenty of places (probably even Home Depot) for not very much money. (12&quot; x 18&quot; is a standard-ish size, and runs around $20-$25 US. That would be more than enough space for the Apple wireless keyboard. You could probably even get away with 6&quot; x 18&quot;, since it won't really need to move front-to-back much.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a nice, clean, flat quarter-inch steel plate, set it on the desk as the &quot;keyboard tray&quot;, and use some rubber feet or similar to make sure the &lt;strong&gt;plate&lt;/strong&gt; sits flat and level. It's not likely to bend, and it's not going anywhere. (If you want to be really sure and don't mind gluing to the desk surface, some Liquid Nails should hold it.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your keyboard should now sit perfectly stable, and the plate's only 1/4&quot; thick so you won't even notice it when typing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's what I'd do, if this was the desk I'd be using my computer on every single day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also do the same thing with a sheet of glass, but it'd have to be thicker and it's harder to hide anything placed underneath to level it. (Unless you wanted to get a glass top cut to fit the &lt;em&gt;entire&lt;/em&gt; desk, which would be an expensive but attractive way to get a &lt;strong&gt;really&lt;/strong&gt; flat surface.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7095" LastActivityDate="2015-06-14T02:57:53.877" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7401" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="27" CreationDate="2015-06-14T07:28:25.313" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my case I have such blinds on a balcony looking over a big boulevard so they get dirty quite fast. The way I clean them is the following - I take down the blinds when fully extended and &lt;em&gt;closed&lt;/em&gt; . After that I take them to the bathroom and I use my shower.  My shower is with flexible hose like &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.123-plumbing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/shower-2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pR1Xwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;this one&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; so that helps.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now after you pour some water to the blinds they stick to either the floor or the walls.  In case the blinds are short enough I use the wall otherwise I use the floor. Use strong flow of water and hit the blinds from one side to the other.  The dust literally flows out.  You may have to use some towel if the blinds are really dusty or muddy. Cleaning the blinds using this approach is much easier but it is still a challenge for my apartment as I have about 20.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: remember to remove the plastic part for turning the blinds otherwise it will constantly get in you way. Now I also remove the small plastic part at the end of the strap for lifting the blinds(after I stepped on a few and broke them :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2337" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-15T07:04:42.630" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T07:04:42.630" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7402" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7410" CreationDate="2015-06-14T18:35:30.310" Score="0" ViewCount="240" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I have to wait very long until my MacBook booted up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Any tricks on how to speed up the boot?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7104" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T08:34:48.537" Title="Is there any way to speed up the computer startup?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-06-15T12:39:48.987" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7403" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7402" CreationDate="2015-06-14T19:30:16.000" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The biggest gain would be from replacing your harddisk with an SSD. Mine boots, then starts 4 GB worth of applications in about 10 seconds. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-06-14T19:30:16.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7405" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7402" CreationDate="2015-06-14T23:00:51.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Or a slightly less expensive option is to use the disk utility app and repair disk and validate permissions. Another useful thing to do if you are ok with working with command line is boot into single user mode and do a file system consistency check [fsck]. These can help and are more fully explained on this webpage by &lt;a href=&quot;https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT203176&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Apple Support&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7108" LastActivityDate="2015-06-14T23:00:51.527" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7402" CreationDate="2015-06-14T23:31:44.933" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, and all the techniques fall into one of two categories.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make the computer faster.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make the computer do less to start up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buying a SSD is the best way to make the computer get the information it is loading from disk, if you are starting up from a rotating hard drive.  Increasing system RAM is the best way to prevent the computer saving less-accessed RAM back to disk; but typically provides little or not benefits if you have &quot;enough&quot; RAM.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finding and removing unnecessary software that launch at start time, and turning off features and services that launch at start is the best way to make the computer do less.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are limits to both approaches.  The first approach eventually becomes too expensive to pursue after some amount of initial cost.  The latter approach eventually launches too little to make the computer useful.  Like all things, some amount of &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6716" LastActivityDate="2015-06-14T23:31:44.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7407" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2015-06-14T23:48:56.207" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This only works with metal lids on glass jars!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have no idea how this works but it has every time and its an old solution my grandmother passed down. Tap the lid with the handle of a knife or some such implement a few times in various positions around the side of the lid [not the top]... and you should be able to open with relative ease from there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the above does not release the lid, place the lid under a hot water running from a tap... try to keep the glass bottle out of the water - so tip the jar over so that the water is running predominantly on the metal lid. While the lid is still hot, place a tea towel or the like over the lid so you don't burn yourself and twist.&#xA;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7108" LastActivityDate="2015-06-14T23:48:56.207" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7408" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7238" CreationDate="2015-06-15T00:22:18.123" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Preparation is key.  Don't go into the woods unprepared.  Matches are not the only answer, but if you can't build a fire without them, then look for &quot;strike anywhere&quot; matches.  They still make them, but they are getting harder to find.  Other matches require some heat and the &quot;missing&quot; safety ingredient embedded in the strike paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To prepare for camping, once you learn how to collect wood and build a fire from a modest coal, you can then move on to charwood, which is an easy way to start a fire (provided the other fire making skills are known).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make charwood (or charred punkwood) use an Altoid tin with a few holes in it.  Burn the punkwood in the air constrained confines of the Altoid tin, making a type of highly flammable charcoal.  The tin also provides an easy carrying case and keeps the wood dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then the next time you need a fire, light with a spark from a scraping based fire starter (or other means of generating sparks), and the charcoal will light and smolder, then give it a few good blows to get it really going and dump it into your small tinder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you run out, you can use the fire you just made to make more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of all the fire starting methods I've used in various camping scenarios, this is by far the easiest.  In fact, for me it is easier than matches, which seem to always require two or three as they sometimes die out before drying the small tinder enough to light.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_FZ01NvDGo&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_FZ01NvDGo&lt;/a&gt; for a demonstration of making the charcoal and lighting it.  He managed to light it on the first spark.  He's lighting it with a ferrocerium rod, which if purchasing, get the biggest one you can, as bigger is much easier to use.  I recommend something like &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00S6F4RDC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6F4RDC?psc=1&lt;/a&gt;  To strike, I use my knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind that punkwood is not a specific type of tree, rather it is the high air content loose wood that is typically found in the interior of rotting sticks.  On your next camping trip you can easily collect enough to start a dozen fires, or collect some in your neighborhood, make the charwood and then go camping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And for those of you asking, but what if you don't have a knife?  My answer is, &quot;don't go camping&quot;  If you lack a respectable knife, you have seriously tilted the odds against you in a camping trip.  By respectable, I don't mean a Rambo knife, but a four inch blade high quality folding pocket knife.  If possible, go with a tanto point as they are less likely to break.  If you have the means, I've been especially fond of my Carson Knives CRKT M16. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crkt.com/M1602Z&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.crkt.com/M1602Z&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6716" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T00:22:18.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7409" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-15T01:22:13.550" Score="2" ViewCount="1492" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this probably sounds hypochondriac, but seriously - I learned that some people do shower enemas i.e. taking off the shower head, insert the hose in their anus, and run water. THAT IS SO GROSS if they decide to do that with a shower that other people will use later, e.g. at hotels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the worst thing you can catch from using the water source contaminated by these people's various bodily fluids + solids is 1 day of vomiting and diarrhea, it would not be that big of a deal, but can you catch more serious diseases like hepatitis or parasites? Then is there an effective way to disinfect inside the holes of shower and tap water?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7109" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2015-06-26T06:32:12.193" LastActivityDate="2015-06-26T06:32:12.193" Title="How to disinfect inside of shower and water tap outside your home so you don't get sick?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7410" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7402" CreationDate="2015-06-15T02:15:06.943" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have a variety of choices depending on your time, budget, and tech-fu:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Replace your hard drive with an &lt;strong&gt;SSD&lt;/strong&gt; will certainly be a big win.  Your laptop will boot faster and apps will open faster and it is quieter and uses less power.  This also brings other side benefits I will mention later.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Adding more &lt;strong&gt;RAM&lt;/strong&gt; will be a decent win.  Things will generally go faster, and you will be able to do more things at once before your laptop slows down.  This is easier than replacing your hard drive, but it won't have nearly the same effect.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;While it is more true with Windows than MacOS, you will still get some help from merely &lt;strong&gt;reinstalling the OS&lt;/strong&gt;.  Reinstalling will clean our a certain amount of BS that accumulates as software is installed and updated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Uninstall apps&lt;/strong&gt; you no longer need or use.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Review startup settings.&lt;/strong&gt;  Even after you've installed something maybe you don't want it to start on its own.  VPNs and software updaters are necessary, but you may not want them so much that it slows down your startup time.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would avoid software that claims to speed your computer up for you.  Some of it may be helpful, but most of it is a waste of money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7112" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T02:15:06.943" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7409" CreationDate="2015-06-15T02:54:24.627" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe I just haven't been in fancy enough hotels, but I've never seen one with the type of shower head that has a hose attached. On the off-chance that a guest actually removed the shower head specifically so they could attach a hose, it would be their own hose and only the hose end would uh.. make contact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But to answer your question, I've seen a suggested method of disinfecting a faucet or shower head using white vinegar or alcohol, a small plastic bag (like sandwich size or similar), and a rubber band.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour vinegar/alcohol into the bag.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the bag around the shower head.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Secure it with the rubber band.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may have to adjust the amount of liquid so that it makes full contact with the exposed areas of the shower head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4785" LastEditorUserId="4785" LastEditDate="2015-06-18T15:32:14.077" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T15:32:14.077" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7413" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7402" CreationDate="2015-06-15T08:34:48.537" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This question in fact has an “outside-the-box” solution: the best way to speed up the computer at startup is to not make it start up at all. Make it hibernate instead. You get the benefits of turning the computer off (it doesn't consume any power while it's off) without the downsides (it starts back up quickly and with all your applications open).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See your operating system's documentation for how to hibernate. On OSX, apparently, &lt;a href=&quot;http://etherealmind.com/osx-hibernate-mode/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this isn't part of the default user interface but can be performed on the command line or via a third-party widget&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1214" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T08:34:48.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7415" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-15T09:59:53.063" Score="2" ViewCount="196" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a hp laptop that was on its side with the fan side down in my bag. My bag  is jam packed so the laptop was really secure and could not move around.&#xA;I tried to put my bag on a hook about six feet high and the bag fell straight down.&#xA;I checked the  laptop and there seems to be no external damage.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I am concerned about internal damage.&#xA;I have turned it on and it seems to be working fine. If anything loads of dust came out of the laptop making the fan more efficient.&#xA;What other things should I check for?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7120" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T09:59:53.063" Title="Dropped laptop internal checks" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-06-15T12:39:05.417" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7416" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-15T10:07:09.167" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The obvious solution is to use a laser keyboard. It eliminates all incompatibilities between physical keyboard and desk.&#xA;Here's a really cool one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U6pWQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U6pWQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7121" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-15T12:41:51.370" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T12:41:51.370" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7417" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7722" CreationDate="2015-06-15T13:55:23.627" Score="7" ViewCount="5093" Body="&lt;p&gt;Almost everyone might have faced few windows that do not close properly , or have little gaps even after closing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Problem- One set of my Flat room windows falls under opening , we do have a shield on rest of the windows, I cannot build my own due to its flat and owner of building is not interested to solve this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;During rain falls even though we close them the water gets inside through few gaps , Now I can fix them with binding them permanently but that will make them closed forever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for some temporary solution so that I can apply that in rainy seasons, and I can reopen on a sunny day to dry the moisture in my room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried fixing few polethene to fill the gaps and close window tightly that works very well however cannot prevent 100% still that makes it less by 80%.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7039" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-16T00:06:43.617" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T12:23:58.157" Title="Seal a window Temporarily (in monsoons)" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7418" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-15T16:26:26.830" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the keyboard is dedicated to that desk, you could just simply bend the keyboard...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7124" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T16:26:26.830" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7419" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7420" CreationDate="2015-06-15T17:20:53.467" Score="19" ViewCount="2644" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suffer quite regularly from mosquitoes bites in my home because I live in an area with many places well suited for them to breed; Stagnant bodies of water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any quick and easy methods to relieve the itch from a mosquito bite using readily available house-hold items? I am aware that there are many commercial solutions for skin irritation but I'm more interested in alternative treatments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7123" LastEditorUserId="7123" LastEditDate="2015-06-16T08:23:51.490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T03:40:13.190" Title="How can I relieve the itchiness from a mosquito bite?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7420" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7419" CreationDate="2015-06-15T17:20:53.467" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that heating a metal teaspoon and pressing it against the bite provides almost instant and permanent relief from the itching (the redness and 'bump' will remain while the wound heals).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Heat a teaspoon by pouring some &lt;strong&gt;hot&lt;/strong&gt; water over the spoon side.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I use boiling water from a kettle &lt;strong&gt;(which is WAY too hot)&lt;/strong&gt; but allow it to cool down for several seconds testing the temperature regularly. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let the teaspoon cool to a tolerable temperature then press it firmly against the bite and hold it there for 5-10 seconds. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The teaspoon should be hot enough to cause a slight stinging feeling on the skin but only for a split second; It should be as hot as you can stand it without burning you. If you are using boiling water, like me - be very careful not to burn yourself!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From what I gather, It's not too clear what exactly causes the itching sensation; It's either the mosquitoes saliva or the histamines that the body creates to deal with this foreign intrusion. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is my understanding that the heat from the teaspoon inhibits the effectiveness/activity of both the enzymes in the mosquito saliva (Denaturation) and the bodies histamines.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7123" LastEditorUserId="7123" LastEditDate="2015-06-16T08:50:55.540" LastActivityDate="2015-06-16T08:50:55.540" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7421" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7419" CreationDate="2015-06-15T18:17:50.283" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before doing anything you must clean the bite area with plain water or rubbing alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before starting I would like to say that as there is a huge discussion related to this topic so I'll stick to some simple solutions. If you need more then try this link:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Mosquito-Bites-from-Itching&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; - (as it got vast explanation)&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;1. Scotch tape:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Putting Scotch tape (or a bandage) on the bite will help remind you not to scratch, especially at night. If you scratch too hard, you could break the skin and introduce an infection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;2. Aloe vera&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties, so this could help the itch&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;3. Listerine (Mouth Wash)&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It has menthol, which cools the skin to help relieve itch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;4. Hand Sanitizer&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It also works well as it can help you from itchiness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;5. Ice&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using ice for 10 - 20 minutes can help you and give relaxation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;6.Toothpaste&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;7. You can also use Honey.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But still avoid doing this as it can attract more insects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;8. Cloth&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you really got nothing means really nothing then simply take one cloth and blow some air on your cloth to make it little bit warm and then gently apply to your bite area. There you can feel little bit relax and keep doing it for 4 - 5 times till it makes you feel good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7030" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T18:17:50.283" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-15T19:16:29.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;That gap isn't very large.  You can twist your keyboard by hand in small increments to fit the surface of your table. The keyboard may appear fairly stiff, but it will conform to the table with some effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A better course of action, though, is to get a Bench Plane and simply flatten the surface of the table, at least around the keyboard area.  Shouldn't take too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T19:16:29.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7424" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7419" CreationDate="2015-06-15T19:35:42.663" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mosquito bites itch because your body is trying to destroy the foreign materil, i.e. the mosquito saliva.  You need a quick way to draw it out to stop the itch.  I have never tried it with a mosquito bite, but if you lick a Tums/Rolaid (I mean really wet it down) and stick it to a bee/wasp sting, the paste that it will make will draw the venom out of the sting as it drys.  I would imagine it would work the same for a mosquito bite, drawing the saliva out of the bite.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-06-15T19:35:42.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7425" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7434" CreationDate="2015-06-15T20:44:54.570" Score="5" ViewCount="225" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I travel, usually by air, I still haven't found a good way to organise all my cables. I tend to have both an iPod, a cell phone, some rechargeable head phones, maybe a laptop, an electric razor, and possibly some other electronic devices. This generates quite a lot of cables and small electronic devices to carry around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To further complicate the issue you need to present most of these at the airport security, that is if you don't want to be stopped for manual security checks all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my question is: &lt;em&gt;How to organise your cables and small electronic devices when travelling?&lt;/em&gt; Hopefully in some way which are easy to present at the airport security, somehow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried some variations of boxes and clear plastic bags, but please present your way of organising these items. Bonus points if they in addition are easily accessible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-09-03T05:57:35.007" LastActivityDate="2019-04-24T08:11:23.543" Title="Cable organisation when travelling" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;travel&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7426" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-16T01:40:25.097" Score="3" ViewCount="175" Body="&lt;p&gt;My computer chair, a fantastic chair that has served me well, is starting to lose its uplholstry at the bottom of the seat and back.  I'd like to preserve the chair for as long as possible. How can I protect it from damage, especially down towards the back and bottom where it's already started wearing out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've already started using a seat cushion to protect the seat part of my chair, but it doesn't cover the lower back that I lean back on, and because my chair is connected from the top of the back to the seat, I can't just slip a seat cover on it because it wouldn't fit.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4774" LastActivityDate="2016-08-16T19:01:37.333" Title="What can I do when the upholstry on my computer chair is coming off?" Tags="&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7419" CreationDate="2015-06-16T02:17:08.490" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A mosquito uses a blood thinning agent to have an easier time being a parasite.  This agent is foreign to our bodies, and we create histamines to surround them.  Histamines are itchy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I get mosquito bites often, so I'm not as allergic add most people.  However, for more serious bites, I use my fingernail to make an &quot;X&quot; on the bite.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is not something I came up with, but I believe it works.  I believe the idea is that making this &quot;X&quot; spreads the histamine out, so it isn't as itchy.  At least, it spreads the itch out, so it isn't as noticeable.  I go a couple steps further, basically just using my fingernail to break up the bite as much as possible.  Note that I'm not breaking skin here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are plenty of anti-histamines on the market, and I generally recommend a Benadryl cream.  This will also sooth poison ivy, which is something you might come across wherever you happen to be getting mosquito bites.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-06-16T02:17:08.490" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7428" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7426" CreationDate="2015-06-16T06:34:52.567" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could buy or make your own &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=slipcover+for+computer+chair&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;slipcover for computer chair&lt;/a&gt;, and focus on getting a kind which either is in two parts with one part for the back, and one for the seat, or a &quot;one-piece&quot; which slips on the back and extends forward over the seat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The last one can also be hacked using a long blanket. Put the blanket over the seat, up the back and over the top of back. Fasten it together so that the topmost part of the blanket forms a pocket over the back of the chair. To fasten you can either stitch it together, use some safety pins, or if your in a real pinch staple it together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It can also be an advantage to tie a thin rope (or similar) around the back in the area between the seat and the back of chair to keep the extra fabric close to the back, and prevent it from slipping forward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the chair is clearly divided in a back rest and seat part, you can instead of one piece of fabric use two parts possibly with a sewn elastic to kind of make &quot;fitted sheets&quot; for each part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-06-16T06:34:52.567" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7429" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7419" CreationDate="2015-06-16T09:35:23.000" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Open the freezer, find a bag of something that conforms to the bite area (frozen peas are awesome) apply this to the bite area.  The itching should stop immediately.  Remove the peas and place them back in the freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only downside is that you shouldn't overdo the contact time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6716" LastActivityDate="2015-06-16T09:35:23.000" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7430" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2015-06-16T10:19:16.437" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a bunch of circular non slip rubber pads in a UK supermarket, since then I haven't had to use any other trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure the lid and the jar are dry. Cover the lid with the pad, tightly grab the jar with your weaker hand (use a cotton cloth if needed) and then just twist the lid with your strong hand through the rubber pad. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lid will be released effortlessly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I see they sell these pads online, if you can't find them locally, and they are worth every cent they cost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7136" LastActivityDate="2015-06-16T10:19:16.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7419" CreationDate="2015-06-16T12:55:20.297" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest thing you can do, apply mustard oil to the itchy spot as an ointment. I use this technique personally to deal with rashes/itches in daily life. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7139" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-07-16T03:40:13.190" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T03:40:13.190" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4252" CreationDate="2015-06-16T13:30:39.307" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Good personal hygiene is important to keep healthy! But you can put off shampooing your hair for a long time without it getting greasy by using dry shampoo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7137" LastActivityDate="2015-06-16T13:30:39.307" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7425" CreationDate="2015-06-16T17:14:29.960" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;You mentioned using clear plastic bags for your cables.  I've been doing this for years.  I use one cable per bag, to prevent tangling. (It works even better if you leave the ends sticking out of the mostly-zipped-up bag). Then I either write on the bag what the cable is, with a thick, black, permanent marker, or I slap a rectangle of silver duct tape on the plastic bag and write the cable's description on that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/iV8LMekEy20&quot;&gt;I made a video about this&lt;/a&gt; a few years ago.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-06-16T17:14:29.960" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3921" CreationDate="2015-06-16T17:25:58.027" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Chances are you have a comb, right?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hold the brush in one hand and the comb in the other. Put the comb at the end of the brush that is furthest from you and wiggle it right down to the ends of the bristles where they meet the back of the brush. Now pull the comb towards you (along the length of the brush) gathering the mat of hair out of the bristles as you go. Eventually the comb pops out of the bristles at the end closest to you, with the hair all in front of it. Pull the hair off the comb with your fingers and throw it away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Takes less time to do than to read. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2015-06-16T17:25:58.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7441" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-18T00:26:45.090" Score="0" ViewCount="1638" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today I spilled some coffee on my white formal shirt. I tried to wash off the portion with water, soaked the part of shirt in milk(crazy isn't it).. But these two options didn't work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2049" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-18T00:28:21.757" LastActivityDate="2015-06-24T14:34:29.590" Title="Remove coffee stains" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5641" CreationDate="2015-06-18T03:36:54.023" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just used cheap baking cups and it came out with surprisingly little grit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7157" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T03:36:54.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7444" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7441" CreationDate="2015-06-18T05:01:41.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a small amount of vinegar to remove the stain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6877" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T05:01:41.837" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7445" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7455" CreationDate="2015-06-18T09:03:53.740" Score="13" ViewCount="683" Body="&lt;p&gt;We recently had a tiny, and utterly adorable, little mouse in our 2nd story apartment.&#xA;We eventually managed to corner it and get it into a box before releasing it back into the field, but it was hard and stressful (the mouse actually ran over a sleeping dog in one of our attempts!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do you get the mouse out of the house under the following conditions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the mouse must not be harmed, hurt, or die&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;no mouse traps or special equipment, just general household stuff&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cannot chase the mouse out the door&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cannot use cheese to lure it &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7040" LastEditorUserId="1553" LastEditDate="2015-06-24T06:48:37.097" LastActivityDate="2015-07-04T15:48:32.910" Title="How can I get a mouse out the house without causing it any harm?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7446" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7450" CreationDate="2015-06-18T09:25:54.947" Score="9" ViewCount="4269" Body="&lt;p&gt;Normally when I keep money in my back pocket of my jeans I forget to remove it before putting it for wash. How do I get, say a $50 note, to dry up quickly without using any electricity-based products ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2339" LastEditorUserId="8101" LastEditDate="2016-02-26T23:44:05.657" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T18:12:43.133" Title="How to get a drenched currency note dry?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7447" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7451" CreationDate="2015-06-18T11:58:45.080" Score="0" ViewCount="6680" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a Fisher Space Pen with a PR4 black medium cartridge some months ago. It's been leaking for some time, and seems to be getting worse - every time I use it I have to clean off the tip or get big splotches on the paper which take a long time to dry. It &lt;em&gt;seems&lt;/em&gt; the leakage is actually not at the tip but at the seam between the blank tip and the copper-coloured main part of the cartridge. I carry the pen in a trouser pocket and live in a temperate climate, so I guess the temperature of the pen could get up to almost body temperature and down to night-time room temperatures (10-15°C) daily. Are there any tricks to avoid or stop leakage in such cartridges?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1504" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T18:17:00.530" Title="How to avoid/stop pressurised ballpoint pen leaking?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7448" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7446" CreationDate="2015-06-18T12:41:50.143" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I assume you mean any artificial heat when you say &quot;electricity&quot;. The best way of drying absorbent items without using any artificial heat is to either use diffusion/heat from the air by hanging the notes to dry like you would a sheet, or placing it against your skin and use your body heat. I suspect the former method is the most effective (and comfortable!) unless you're someplace very cold and/or humid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7137" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T12:41:50.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7449" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7447" CreationDate="2015-06-18T12:43:11.357" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;PVA glue along the seems may help and is also easy to remove if required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4267" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T12:43:11.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7446" CreationDate="2015-06-18T12:46:40.807" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could put the note in a bowl of uncooked rice, or somewhere warm, (e.g., in an airing cupboard) or in the sun (e.g., on a window sill). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4267" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-18T16:26:54.630" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T16:26:54.630" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7451" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7447" CreationDate="2015-06-18T12:51:33.657" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know how hack-y this is, but leaking is not a normal part of the wear and tear of this pen; it is a manufacturer's defect. You should send it back to the manufacture. Fisher Space Pens are warrantied against any malfunction basically forever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fisher Space Pen &gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spacepen.com/return-policy.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Repair or Replacement&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The operating temperature is from −30 to 250 °F (−35 to 120 °C), so your not even close to being out of spec. The ink is forced out by compressed nitrogen at a pressure of nearly 35 psi (240 kPa), so I don't think any home repair or kludgey workaround is going to work with this pen specifically. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-06-18T18:17:00.530" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T18:17:00.530" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7452" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-18T13:07:26.383" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a piece of aluminum foil and fold it until it is big enough for you to put it under the keyboard and keep it stable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7163" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-07-16T03:46:49.927" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T03:46:49.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7454" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-18T14:21:49.763" Score="50" ViewCount="414632" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many times a single mosquito will buzz in my ear at night (and bite me). I know if I kill it there won't be any others, but finding one is difficult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4666" LastActivityDate="2017-08-09T18:26:58.623" Title="How do I find and kill a single mosquito in the middle of the night?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7455" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7445" CreationDate="2015-06-18T14:29:36.420" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a simple trap you can make with:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;empty paper towel / toilet paper roll&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;trash can&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;peanut butter&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instructions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a small dab of peanut butter on the inside of the roll on one end.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the roll so that the end with the peanut butter is hanging over a counter (balanced over the edge)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the trash can underneath the open edge of the roll.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You may need to glue a small weight on the end of the roll depending on how short or long it is to act as a counter balance.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The idea is that the mouse will smell the peanut butter and try to reach it through the roll. It has enough balance to stay by itself, but once the mouse reaches over the edge, it and the roll will fall into the trash can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leave this out overnight to allow ample time for said mouse to find the trap, and collect in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is an example. Click on pictures for close-up view.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tMIyj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tMIyjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uG25M.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uG25Mm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4666" LastEditorUserId="1553" LastEditDate="2015-06-23T21:05:59.977" LastActivityDate="2015-06-23T21:05:59.977" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7456" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7454" CreationDate="2015-06-18T14:59:19.467" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest using a mosquito net. If a mosquito (if it's slim) find its way into your net then you can easily corner and punish it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7167" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T14:59:19.467" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7457" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7446" CreationDate="2015-06-18T15:25:51.757" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a cardboard box; some aluminum foil; some black paper, black plastic or flat black paint (gloss and semi-gloss are not as good, but will work) and a roll of plastic wrap. Cut the flaps off of the box and use them to build a single or multi-faceted (the latter being better) reflector panel by arranging them above the inside of the box such that they would bounce light they catch inward. Cut one side of the box down to about 25% of its original height. You can use this piece to make the reflector even bigger too! Now, either paint the inside of the remainder of the box black or line it with either the black paper or black plastic. Cut a hole maybe 1&quot;-2&quot; in diameter near the top of one of the remaining sides to allow the moist, hot air to escape. Place the wet money inside the box pretty much anywhere, you can even attach it to the sides via any method you like if you want to have more exposed surface area to the hot air. FINALLY, seal the top of the box shut with the plastic wrap and set your reflector atop the box and aim the low side of the box at the sun. You can also heat up some lunch or dinner in here as well as solar ovens can get quite hot!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best part? This is reusable and as mentioned, can cook food too!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some other, ummm less &quot;inspired&quot; yet absolutely valid ideas... ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could hang it on a clothesline out in the sun as well. But you'd have to watch it closely of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clothespin the bill(s) to a stick and ride around on your bicycle, motorcycle or hang out of the car window while driving about (low speed is important here!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Crank the car AC and use binder clips to hold the narrow end(s) to the vent. I think this still pretty much qualifies for the no-electricity based products since all power whether mechanical or electric is provided by the engine and is thusly self-contained.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Duct tape the edges to your shirt and run in circles, stand in a windy area, if living in a big city with a subway system, stand over one of the ventilation gratings which blast out large volumes of air as the trains pass beneath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7168" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T15:25:51.757" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7458" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7446" CreationDate="2015-06-18T17:09:00.573" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;On a flat table, place a paper towel or facial tissue, then the bill, then another paper towel or facial tissue. Press down hard on the top paper towel or tissue, across the entire surface of the bill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replace both paper towels with a new, dry one.  Press down again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do this about 5 times and you'll have a dry (or 95% dry) bill.  Should take less than 2 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-06-18T20:57:59.230" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T20:57:59.230" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7459" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7454" CreationDate="2015-06-18T18:38:21.140" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Now that's something which you can use to kill &lt;strong&gt;1&lt;/strong&gt; mosquito. Just simply target it and use this racket and that's too in the middle of the night. Its not the only option but its just my recommendation:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Mosquito Killing Racket&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why to use this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just because it is re-chargeable you can first charge it and keep it beside you and whenever you find any mosquito you can target it and kill this with this racket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use it by pressing that red button. While pressing it there will be some electric charges come at those nets and when any mosquito come in contact with those net it dies at that moment. Since there is one more layer of net to protect you from getting any damage from that and its also not that much risky. If by accident you touch it, it will give you just a little shock but its good to take precautions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since you said you have to kill it and so I recommend you this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e694P.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e694Pm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7030" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-06-19T06:13:59.820" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7460" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7470" CreationDate="2015-06-18T19:07:25.543" Score="13" ViewCount="26568" Body="&lt;p&gt;Its really a worst situation when you rub your eyes just because something get into your eyes. It makes me struggle a lot when something goes into my eyes and I really have no idea what to do at that situation. I used to rub for at least 10 sec and it makes me feel comfortable for short period of time but many of them says that rubbing eyes at that situation is not good. Sometimes rubbing it remove dust from my eyes but sometimes I am forced to keep my eyes close for half an hour to relax. So what do I do to make myself feel comfortable and remove those dust particles from my eyes ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7030" LastActivityDate="2018-04-08T08:22:59.877" Title="How to remove dust particles when it accidentally goes into our eyes?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;dust&gt;&lt;eyesight&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7119" CreationDate="2015-06-18T19:16:13.103" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might be able to use compressed air and blow it under the glass covering.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7175" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T19:16:13.103" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7460" CreationDate="2015-06-18T19:21:55.220" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Grab the lashes of your upper eyelid, pull your eyelid out and down over your lower eyelid and release. This is slightly painful, but that's the intent. It will get your eye tearing and more quickly wash out whatever got into your eye.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6531" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T19:21:55.220" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-18T19:56:33.217" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I came upon this situation, I'd just use a blob of epoxy putty on the far right corner to even things up.  Gluing any kind of spacer on that corner would work as well, and be out of sight.  Then I'd enroll in your local adult education class in cabinetmaking to prevent future irritations :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T19:56:33.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7465" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7446" CreationDate="2015-06-18T20:10:21.117" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drape it over the open end of a glass or cup and set it somewhere out of the way.   Go away and do something else for 24 hours.  Come back and put a dry bill back into your wallet.  I love the remarkable simplicity of Brett's answers --- I might try some of these constructions during the upcoming 24 hours just to pass the time &amp;amp; have something ready the next time I wash my trousers.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T20:10:21.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7466" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7446" CreationDate="2015-06-18T21:00:49.170" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an olde-fashioned clothes iron that you can heat in a fire, you can use that to press the bill and make the water evaporate quickly. (Obviously don't heat it SO much that it would burn the bill.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-06-18T21:00:49.170" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7467" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6515" CreationDate="2015-06-18T22:26:29.863" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;use a sharpie marker that matches your phone color it actually works&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7178" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-01-20T21:29:16.910" LastActivityDate="2016-01-20T21:29:16.910" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7468" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-18T22:32:49.187" Score="4" ViewCount="658" Body="&lt;p&gt;In Germany I get offers for reduced electricity rates from 22:00 to 6:00 for private households. The reduced rate is about 20% less than the normal rate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We're a family of 4 persons, 2 adults and 2 children at the age of 5 or less.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Children go to bed at 20:00, my wife latest 23:00 and I between 23:00 and 24:00. We get up between 5:30 and 6:15, depending on how many of us decided to take a shower in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, it shouldn't be a problem to turn something on at 22:00, even something that needs manual interaction, and turn it off in the morning around 6:00 or a bit later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What kind of electric devices in private households are most suitable to operate during night so that I can save electricity expenses?&lt;/strong&gt; Or is this offer just scam and not really suitable for personal use? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can hardly think of any device I could operate during night, but possibly I just don't own suitable devices. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A washing machine (~2 hours run time) might be ok, but then the clothes lie there for another 6 hours until they get hung - not the best choice... With an energy class A+ washing machine I could move 220khW (~70 €) to the night shift, saving ~14 €, which is not really that much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7066" LastActivityDate="2015-06-20T20:50:06.447" Title="Using electricity at night" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;energy&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-06-20T22:46:56.290" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7470" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7460" CreationDate="2015-06-19T08:02:56.957" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold your head on its side and wash with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your tear ducts are at the side of the eye, by your nose.  With your head tilted the tears flow across the eye taking the dust to the corner.  Particles are more easily removed from the eye's corner than if they just go under your lower eyelid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sprinkling water on your eye helps wash the particles to the corner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try not to blink too much while you're doing it.  That reduces the risk of scratching the sclera.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have the dust in both eyes, do one at a time.  Washing away from the nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2015-06-19T08:02:56.957" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7468" CreationDate="2015-06-19T12:05:32.127" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;All kinds of devices can be run overnight such as washing machines, dish washers, tumble dryers, etc...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also available, if you have electric heating, devices called night storage heaters which are electric radiators which generate and store heat using cheaper electricity at night and can then release this heat during the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obvious other options would be things such as electric cars.  The new Golf GTE plug in hybrid for example takes four hours to recharge.  This would obviously be cheaper done overnight to be ready for the following day.  The same is probably true of any rechargeable device from simple things like phones and laptops to less obvious things such as shavers and tooth brushes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As previously stated, plug timers offer a great way to tap into this cheap electricity even with devices which do not offer a delay function.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Final suggestion; electric bread maker.  This could be set to run overnight so you would wake up to freshly baked warm bread for breakfast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-06-19T12:05:32.127" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7473" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7495" CreationDate="2015-06-19T20:43:18.917" Score="2" ViewCount="929" Body="&lt;p&gt;Over on the Beer StackExchange page, I just read &lt;a href=&quot;https://alcohol.stackexchange.com/questions/458/why-do-beer-bottles-overflow-when-hit-from-above&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt;, which asks why a common beer prank causes a very sudden mess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20131128135641/http://www.npr.org/assets/img/2013/11/beer/beerresized.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20131128135641/http://www.npr.org/assets/img/2013/11/beer/beerresized.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now having read the answers on that page, the next time someone taps a bottle on top of my beer, I'll know exactly why it's about to overflow, but I don't know how to stop it or prevent the huge mess I'm about to experience in about 500 milliseconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So at a party, can I prevent my beer or overflowing when tapped like this (assuming I am offered a bottle and no other container to pour it into), and what can I do during the moment before something terrible happens?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-07-17T18:55:41.720" Title="How can I save a beer when it's about to overflow?" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ClosedDate="2015-06-24T18:29:16.927" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7476" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7468" CreationDate="2015-06-20T20:50:06.447" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This kind of tariff for electricity is common in France. I think the main thing that people run at night is electric water heaters, the kind that store enough hot water for the day. The electricity supply carries a signal indicating the beginning and the end of the night rate and this drives a relay which switches the heater on and off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have an electric water heater or if it operates on demand, you may not get much benefit from a night rate. The main electricity-hungry household appliances are washing machines, driers and dishwashers; you may want to run them at night if they aren't too noisy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1214" LastActivityDate="2015-06-20T20:50:06.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7477" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-20T22:51:14.100" Score="7" ViewCount="250" Body="&lt;p&gt;For example some seeds (such as lentil seeds) require humid environment and washing ~2 times a day to sprout. How can I get a small portion of sprouts every day, with minimum attention (I'm not around most of the day)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7203" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T01:36:56.253" Title="How can I get single portion size amount of sprouts per day, with minimum attention?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7480" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7477" CreationDate="2015-06-21T09:50:57.537" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you take a jam jar and fill it with enough seeds for 2-3 days, you can then rinse them thoroughly in water and drain it. The next day you can rinse it again and turn the jar upside down over damp kitchen paper. 1-2 days later you should have your sprouts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can then stagger this with another 2 jars so that you keep around a weeks supply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastActivityDate="2015-06-21T09:50:57.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7481" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2015-06-21T11:20:52.093" Score="2" Body="&lt;h1&gt;How to Increase a Bread's Shelf Life&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For those who live alone, you're probably familiar how often food can go to waste if not properly stored. However, it's also impractical to buy single portions of the most perishable foods, such as vegetables, fruits, breads, and dairy products. That's why we're going to discuss one of these perishable items, and teach you ways on how you can lengthen its shelf life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's how to keep bread fresher for longer period of time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which Is Better: Room Temperature or the Fridge?&#xA;Contrary to popular belief, throwing bread inside the fridge is a wrong move. Although the coolness of the fridge can keep certain food fresh, it's a different story for bread. Doing so will cause moisture, causing the bread to go stale sooner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, putting bread inside the fridge is similar to leaving it at room temperature for 3 days. So, the best move would be, store a loaf of bread in an airtight container. Although, some people do recommend the use of linen bags, because they can be tightly closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consider the Type of Bread&#xA;Keep in mind, not all breads have the same shelf life. For instance, French bread goes stale in just a matter of hours. Likewise, crusty bread is only good for a day, that's why it'll be a wrong move to buy one and keep it for days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to Handle Freshly-Baked Bread&#xA;If you're planning to place a freshly-baked bread inside a plastic bag, you should wait for it to cool down first. The warmth of bread will make it soggy if you store it right away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Freezing Breads&#xA;You can store your bread even after its “best before” date by putting them inside the freezer. Believe it or not, it can last for up to 3 months, if stored properly. Here's how you should do it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Step 1: Slice the Loaf of Bread&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're going to store a loaf of bread, it's best to slice it first. That way, you don't need to slice it anymore during the reheating process-- this can be really difficult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Step 2: Wrap the Bread&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can either use aluminum foil or plastic to wrap your bread. It'll trap the bread's moisture and prevent it from getting dry and hard. Likewise, using plastic bags can help in avoiding freezer burn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Step 3: The Reheating Processing&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you're ready to use the bread, allow it to thaw at room temperature. Then, remove the freezer wrapping and place it inside a preheated oven.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Additional Reminders&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For unsliced Artisanal bread, leave it unwrapped with the cut side&#xA;face-down. This technique will help in keeping the crispiness of the&#xA;bread's crust. On the other hand, if exposed to the air, it'll go&#xA;stale in just a matter of hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reheating should only be done once to restore its crisp. After that,&#xA;you'll just reheating stale bread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wrapped bread should be stored in its original packaging, tightly&#xA;sealed with a twist tie or knot. If stored this way, it can last for&#xA;3-5 days at room temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There you have it. These are some of the most effective ways on how you can retain the freshness of the bread. Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.breadmakerbargains.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;www.breadmakerbargains.com&lt;/a&gt; for additional practical tips on bread making that you can use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user7207" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-06-21T11:20:52.093" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7482" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-21T12:27:02.893" Score="5" ViewCount="1421" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have three cats which all have medium to long hair. They shed almost continuously, even after being brushed. &quot;Their&quot; room is the laundry, that's where they're fed and, if they choose to, sleep. The laundry is accessed either from the kitchen or the toilet, and the toilet has another door to the bathroom (it's a weirdly designed house!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't let the cats into the kitchen because they might jump on the table or the bench when I'm not looking. (They would never do it when I am looking because they know I'll tell them off!) It's easier to have a rule that they're never allowed in there than sometimes (e.g. because I'm in there too and can supervise them). I don't believe cats are mentally capable of making that distinction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, this means that for them to be able to access the rest of the house they always have to go through the bathroom. The problem is, just walking through is enough for loose fur to come off them, which then floats around the bathroom, some of which eventually settles on the towels. I don't know how many people have wiped their face with a towel that had just a few cat hairs on it but I can tell you it's not pleasant! The fur immediately sticks to my wet skin. My cats' fur is very fine so I get a tickling sensation until I eventually manage to pluck the hairs off. (I'm not allergic to cats, it's a purely physical reaction).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recently, I had the idea of keeping my bath-towel in my bedroom (where they're also not allowed to go for much the same reason, I don't like waking up with hard to remove cat hairs on my face and in my mouth). I then take the towel into the bathroom with me just before I wash and remove it again when I leave the room. However, after trying this I realised that I no longer have a towel to dry my hands on after washing them. I don't usually have a hand-towel hanging up in the bathroom but if I did it would have the same problem: after drying my hands they'd be covered in cat fur.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have enough room for a free-standing cabinet and I'm renting so I can't make any modifications to the house. The kitchen, laundry, toilet, bathroom and hallway are the only non-carpeted areas of the house so moving their food bowls, water and toilet into another room isn't practical. Short of moving to a better designed house, what can I do to keep the cat hair off my towels so that it doesn't end up on me when I'm trying to dry myself?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4296" LastActivityDate="2017-09-27T06:17:52.150" Title="How can I stop cat hair getting onto my bathroom towels?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7485" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2015-06-21T15:21:58.497" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best thing I have found is soaking the floor/ carpet with vinegar then sprinkle baking soda over it and after a few min pour some vinegar over it. It does bubble up and when that stops scrub it down. Sometimes I'll use more vinegar and then water sometimes just vinegar. This seems to really get the smell out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7212" LastActivityDate="2015-06-21T15:21:58.497" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7487" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7482" CreationDate="2015-06-22T11:25:09.830" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You were part of the way there with keeping your towel in your bedroom.  If this worked well but the only issue was that you didn't have a towel to dry your hands, consider buying some disposable paper hand towels of the kind you may find in a public rest room to use to dry your hands when your towel is in your bedroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A possible alternative would be to hang your towel on a coat hanger which was then covered with an inverted carrier bag with a small hole for the hook.  This would effectively cover your towel up but still give you access from the bottom of the bag to dry your hands.  The only drawback with this solution is that the towel, once wet, wouldn't dry well so would need laundered more frequently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-06-22T11:25:09.830" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7488" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7482" CreationDate="2015-06-22T18:30:19.167" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming you have a shower, rather than just a bathtub, you might be able to put a hook for your towel inside your shower itself.  Most of the day &amp;amp; night, you could keep your towel on that hook, not touching any walls or wet surfaces, safely protected behind your shower curtain or shower door.  When you needed to take a shower, you could take the towel out and hang it in the bathroom on a hook or bar (once you made sure the hook/bar didn't have cat hair on it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-06-22T18:30:19.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7489" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2015-06-22T19:18:53.933" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Chlorine bleach worked for me in a similar situation, as long as it can soak in to the wood as deep as the urine has.  Dilute about 5:1 with water, and be sure to ventilate the place and not spend much time inside until the chlorine smell has gone away.  You can actually see the bleach work on areas where the urine is concentrated, as it will bubble...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Re &quot;You can't use Chlorine with cat urine as cat urine has a lot of ammonia. Combining chlorine and ammonia makes a very dangerous and poisonous gas!&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Naturally you should do this (or anything involving chlorine bleach) in a well-ventilated area, but the fact that I did it (on quite a bit of cat urine, too - I don't think the previous owner of this house had a sense of smell :-(), and am alive and healthy 15 years later, suggests that &quot;very dangerous&quot; is something of an exaggeration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastEditorUserId="1722" LastEditDate="2016-05-24T17:29:08.293" LastActivityDate="2016-05-24T17:29:08.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-23T00:04:54.850" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you slowly begin turning your keyboard on its vertical axis, it will come to a stable resting point before you've made a quarter turn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yPGML.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yPGMLm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps not the most convenient for use, but it fits the criteria of your question ;) And who knows, maybe you'll get lucky and only need to turn it a few degrees.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuF-WB7mD6k&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuF-WB7mD6k&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Scientific paper: &lt;a href=&quot;http://arxiv.org/pdf/math-ph/0510065v6.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://arxiv.org/pdf/math-ph/0510065v6.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7229" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-23T06:47:45.070" LastActivityDate="2015-06-23T06:47:45.070" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7492" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1550" CreationDate="2015-06-23T04:02:30.957" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can personally attest to the key method working. However, it does work much better if you use two keys. You insert each key at the angle shown in James Webster's diagram, but you turn the keys 90deg from the position shown prior to inserting them so that the second key is not prevented from going very far in by the first. Then simply twist the keys around inside of the neck of the bottle as you pull and it will make the removal quite a bit easier in terms of effort. You get a second advantage from this method besides just the obvious one of having the keys angled across from each other giving a better hold inside of the cork though. That advantage is that now the keys are at a MUCH better angle to hold on to while attempting to extricate the cork and is also quite conducive to mentioned rotation of the cork as you lift without hurting your fingers from the pressure on the thin edge of the key(s.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method which is fairly effective is to take a thin flexible blade such as a boning knife (or really, any thin and flexible but strong strip of material, be it metal or plastic)  and work it in between the cork and the bottle. You can then use the combination of the compression of the cork from the side with the small gap letting air in as you remove the cork to release the cork from its home inside of the neck of the bottle. This will work even better with two such strips, in fact, there is a type of coke remove that uses this very principle with two such strips of spring steel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7168" LastActivityDate="2015-06-23T04:02:30.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7493" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1550" CreationDate="2015-06-23T05:57:43.200" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Push it in with your index finger (yeah, press hard!). You need to keep your little finger in the bottle neck to pour the first glass to stop the cork bunging up the hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7232" LastActivityDate="2015-06-23T05:57:43.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7494" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7388" CreationDate="2015-06-23T09:12:05.737" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place a lump of blue tac in the centre of the bar that runs the whole way along the back of the keyboard. That would make a tripod, and tripods don't wobble.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To aid in quietness etc, place a piece of felt on the blue tac.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7233" LastActivityDate="2015-06-23T09:12:05.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7495" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7473" CreationDate="2015-06-23T09:27:52.623" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the palm of your other hand over the top of the bottle and release the gas slowly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, give the tapper a hug immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7233" LastActivityDate="2015-06-23T09:27:52.623" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7496" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-06-23T17:01:23.093" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was reading all the replies on here, until I found a solution on my own. &#xA;What worked for me was just a simple, really thin fan artist brush. I had it in my brush collection, but I had not used it for painting yet, so it was clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dishwasher soap and water were needed of course, too.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7239" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-06-23T21:28:09.750" LastActivityDate="2015-06-23T21:28:09.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7497" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-23T18:13:31.383" Score="7" ViewCount="511" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent or reduce the rate of rusting for a piece of steel wool used for cleaning things like greasy pots and pans?   If I use it once and then put it away somewhere, it is usually beginning to have rust the next time I take it out to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7240" LastActivityDate="2015-06-29T11:42:31.173" Title="How can I extend the life of steel wool used for cleaning?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;lifespan&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7497" CreationDate="2015-06-23T18:13:31.383" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way of extending the lifespan of steel wool is to put it in a ziplock bag and then put it inside the freezer.  The ziplock bag reduces the oxygen it is exposed and prevents it from touching anything else in the freezer, while the freezer's low temperature reduces the rate at which it oxidizes further.  Whenever you need to use it, just take it out of the freezer and the bag, clean it a bit after using it, and then put it back in the bag and in the freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7240" LastActivityDate="2015-06-23T18:13:31.383" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7497" CreationDate="2015-06-23T19:16:08.820" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've never tried this, but you could dry it thoroughly with a blow dryer before you put it again. That should remove all the water from it and limit or prevent rusting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rwxbi.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-06-23T19:16:08.820" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7473" CreationDate="2015-06-24T09:55:54.410" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put it in your mouth immediately, if pressing your palm against it is not an option for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7254" LastActivityDate="2015-06-24T09:55:54.410" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7502" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7419" CreationDate="2015-06-24T11:09:32.553" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lavender essential oil (it's a common household item in my house).&#xA;Just a drop on the bit and the itchy goes away in a few seconds.&#xA;It's definitely the best 'alternative' relief I've used and works for all sorts of other bites and burns as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7040" LastActivityDate="2015-06-24T11:09:32.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1550" CreationDate="2015-06-24T13:15:39.187" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another alternative would be to use a syringe : &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull the plunger to the max   &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the needle in the cork and push until the end of the needle is in beetween the liquid and the&#xA;cork   &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Push on the plunger&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The air coming from the syringe wwill push the cork from below. Now if you don't have a corkscrew chances are big you don't have a syringe neither but hey, who knows ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7163" LastActivityDate="2015-06-24T13:15:39.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7441" CreationDate="2015-06-24T13:33:52.253" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many things you could try :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Salt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Baking soda&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dedicated product (Cillit, ...)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bleach. be carefull though as it might &quot;burn&quot; the fabric and leave an unremovable stain&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would try in this order, the 2 last having some risk of making it worse : a stain that you just can't remove...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7163" LastActivityDate="2015-06-24T13:33:52.253" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7335" CreationDate="2015-06-24T13:53:59.313" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try using a single light bulb in a lamp. Turn off all the other lights and then the bugs will be drawn to that one area. should be able to pick a good number off that way. Happy Hunting &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6978" LastActivityDate="2015-06-24T13:53:59.313" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7506" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7409" CreationDate="2015-06-24T14:03:23.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get Disinfecting Wipes. You can put them in your bag and then clean inside and out of faucets. You might need like a pen to scrub the inside of the pipes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6978" LastEditorUserId="6978" LastEditDate="2015-06-25T01:53:00.743" LastActivityDate="2015-06-25T01:53:00.743" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7508" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7509" CreationDate="2015-06-25T07:06:06.437" Score="11" ViewCount="112396" Body="&lt;p&gt;I leave bananas out on the counter, I find them surrounded by fruit flies. I can't put them in the fridge since that causes them to ripen quickly. What other options do I have? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1208" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-08T19:51:14.923" LastActivityDate="2017-12-27T21:31:57.473" Title="How to store bananas and keep fruit flies away?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7508" CreationDate="2015-06-25T07:57:47.800" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can't put them in the fridge, store them in a &lt;strong&gt;sealed paper bag&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, what you say is not true. They will actually ripen &lt;em&gt;less&lt;/em&gt; quickly in the fridge. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/1684/1238&quot;&gt;this answer&lt;/a&gt; for more tips on how to decelerate the ripening of bananas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you still want to prevent fruit flies you have to, shortly said: clean more often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep counters clean&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fruit flies really love spilled food or juices, crumbs, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash bananas and melons&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cover your fruit bowl&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Control things that smell bad&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;these include but are not limited to:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;drains&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;garbage cans&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;pet bedding&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;litter boxes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://housewifehowtos.com/clean/how-to-kill-fruit-flies-and-prevent-them-too/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Housewife How-To's - How to kill fruit flies (and prevent them, too)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-06-25T07:57:47.800" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7510" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7512" CreationDate="2015-06-25T16:09:21.417" Score="2" ViewCount="6076" Body="&lt;p&gt;What else can I say but: How can I wash chopsticks in the dishwasher without them falling?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2132" LastActivityDate="2017-05-22T20:56:29.730" Title="How can I wash chopsticks in the dishwasher without them falling?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7511" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7510" CreationDate="2015-06-25T16:36:41.957" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lie them down in the top rack next to or under the glasses and mugs you have up there. Mine get clean there no problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2015-06-25T16:36:41.957" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7510" CreationDate="2015-06-25T21:08:30.887" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Line the bottom of your utensils basket with a wire mesh. You can buy one for drains for about $1 and flatten it out until it fits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/u81obIK.png?1&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4666" LastActivityDate="2015-06-25T21:08:30.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7513" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7508" CreationDate="2015-06-25T21:57:01.053" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drape mosquito netting over them, or use some similar fine mesh. That allows air to flow and (if the holes are small enough) will prevent fruit flies from landing on them. Just make sure to &quot;tent&quot; the mesh/netting so that it's not directly touching the bananas; if it's touching the netting, I'd be worried about fruit flies somehow reaching through the holes in the netting and nibbling at the bananas' peels (or laying eggs or whatever they do).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-06-25T21:57:01.053" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7514" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-25T23:27:37.833" Score="1" ViewCount="1552" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes the morning/night is just too cold for me to get my hands wet or some idiot has damaged the water-main forcing the suburb's water to be cut off until it's fixed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am wondering if there is a way for me to eat from a bowl without needing to clean it before or after?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="186" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-06-27T06:19:57.087" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T06:24:03.507" Title="How do I eat from a bowl without needing to clean it?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7515" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7514" CreationDate="2015-06-25T23:27:37.833" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;To eat from a bowl without needing to clean it (regardless if it is dirty or not) simply get a plastic bag and use it as a lining to the bowl. After eating, simply take the bag out and throw it away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'd need to make sure the bag is big enough to line the entire inside of the bowl. If you don't you can cause the food, if a liquid, to spill over the bag and dirtying the bowl (if it isn't already dirty). Failing this you can just add less to the bowl but a bigger bag is the preferred choice. If you have a particular large bag, a couple of cups can be used to weigh down the ends.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This same method can be used with plates as well, however one should take care when using knives in these situations to avoid cutting the plastic up. This allows holes that juice/sauce seeps through but more dangerously you may accidentally eat the plastic. This method is better suited for bowls with food you do not need to cut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="186" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-06-26T02:42:43.763" LastActivityDate="2015-06-26T02:42:43.763" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7514" CreationDate="2015-06-26T07:17:39.267" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The premises of this question is a bit on the far side, as I don't live in a country where the water-main doesn't drop out very often, and even though the temperature in the winter often drops into the freezing temperature the water is still not that cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However I would advise against using plastic bags for this purpose as suggested in another answer, unless they are recycled (which kind of goes against the general principle of the other answer).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My take on a solution assuming the water being cut off for shorter periods of time, would be to wipe clean the bowl with a paper towel, or possible use disposable plates during the repair period. If multiple persons in your household, you could have one plate each.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on what you eat, and how dirty the plates get, you could wipe clean the plates quite a few times before it is unhealthy to eat from. If they get to dirty, then replace with a new clean plate every so often. This should help you get by until the water-main is fixed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-06-26T07:17:39.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6142" CreationDate="2015-06-26T11:27:55.380" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My gutter guards are half-tubes of plastic-coated wire mesh. C-shaped if you like. They are placed in the gutter with the curve upward, filling the space between gutter and roof edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the leaves don't get caught, they blow or get washed right over the edge. These work really well. I have not needed to clean the gutters since I got them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-06-26T11:27:55.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7519" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7514" CreationDate="2015-06-26T22:02:03.510" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Eat nothing but dry cereal. The few crumbs left behind can just be wiped out. You could put the bowl in the refrigerator. The lower temperatures would inhibit bacteria growth. Or if it is a metal bowl, light a fire in it. Most organic compounds breakdown before you hit 900 deg F leaving just ash, which wipes out easily. (Do Not do this to teflon, it both destroys the teflon and can make you sick)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2132" LastActivityDate="2015-06-26T22:02:03.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7238" CreationDate="2015-06-27T17:17:45.660" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;These types of matches, at least the wooden variety, can be lit by rubbing it laterally on a window or other piece of flat glass. It is demonstrated on YouTube by the &quot;Crazy Russian&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2426" LastActivityDate="2015-06-27T17:17:45.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6881" CreationDate="2015-06-27T22:03:06.543" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is the science behind it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both airflow directions will be able to exchange the same volume of air. The fan will not produce a vaccuum, because there will be a flow in the opposite direction. This opposed air flow will be more turbulent. Keep simple physics in mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't disturb the air flow of the fan - especially at it's back. The air will be soaked in.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hot air rises. To push hot air out of a room, it may help to place the fan on an &lt;em&gt;elevated level&lt;/em&gt;. Outside of the room may be outdoors. The arrangement of air layers is not always like in a closed room. Then an airflow aimed inwards may produce different results.&#xA;This diminishes the general usefullness of this direction.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To answer the question: Just maximize the air flow, by not blocking it. The direction will not influence the volume of exchanged air. However try to blow the warm air at the top of the room out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To improve the usage of a ventilator&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most benefitial for cooling is &lt;em&gt;evaporation&lt;/em&gt;. This physics effect is based on needed energy to overcome &quot;latent heat&quot;. Just remeber the chill when rising out of a lake after swimming at windy weather. The water droplets on your skin have the temperature of the sea. Then they evaporate and cool your skin. A bowl of water before the fan will not help much. However just wetten your skin - maybe use a wet towel or blanket during sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition to optimizing the air flow of the ventilator, there are amazing &lt;a href=&quot;http://greatist.com/happiness/tricks-to-sleep-in-the-heat&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;tricks for hot summer nights&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;an ice pack in the air stream of the ventilator chills the air&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cool water in a hot water bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="172" LastEditorUserId="172" LastEditDate="2015-08-19T08:46:01.023" LastActivityDate="2015-08-19T08:46:01.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7525" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7713" CreationDate="2015-06-28T16:38:44.633" Score="10" ViewCount="30966" Body="&lt;p&gt;Due to a recent house fire caused by a forgotten chip-pan, we now have all the rooms of our house left sooty and smelling of smoke.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Luckily the fire department arrived within 2 minutes and had the fire out just as quickly, preserving all other rooms from fire damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can we quickly and easily get rid of the smell which is now in every other room?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;We have had all windows and doors open for 24 hours so far&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;We have wiped all surface, but they are left mostly gray&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;We have got rid of all materials such as clothing which havve been damaged&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T19:30:06.570" Title="Removing soot and smoke smell after a house fire" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7529" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-28T19:38:43.033" Score="1" ViewCount="1516" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's getting on to Summer time and with that comes the Sun. I wanted to make a lens or perhaps an array of lenses to focus the Sun's radiation in to one smaller concentrated point which could almost instantly com bust wood. Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS I won't light my house on fire. ;3 &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7294" LastActivityDate="2015-06-28T22:17:35.810" Title="How do I make a very strong magnifying glass?" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;&lt;summer&gt;&lt;fire&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-06-29T16:19:49.307" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7530" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7529" CreationDate="2015-06-28T22:17:35.810" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds like what you want is something to concentrate light, not necessarily magnify anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the former, you can simply use multiple mirrors. You can use normal flat mirrors (for example, by having a bunch of pairs of mirrors that all reflect incident sunlight toward a specific point), but focusing light is easier if you also have convex mirrors (with focal points of one or more meters).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I won't give you a design, because there are a literally infinite number that'd work well, and because you'd need a diagram to implement it (and I'm terrible at diagrams). But &lt;a href=&quot;http://bigstory.ap.org/article/emerging-solar-plants-scorch-birds-mid-air&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; is the general principle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4755" LastActivityDate="2015-06-28T22:17:35.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7531" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-29T03:51:16.830" Score="0" ViewCount="1180" Body="&lt;p&gt;I replaced the stereo in my car, and the set came with a microphone that I've hung from my rear-view mirror. It has a long, thin wire coated in plastic insulation that needs to run to the head unit. Since I don't want a wire crossing my windshield and dash, I carefully strung it along the inside of the plastic trim that runs along the top and down the side of the windshield, along the inside of the door frame, under the glove compartment, and over to the stereo. I originally affixed the wire with many pieces of double-sided tape, but they've proven ineffective at sticking to the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, what's the best type of adhesive to use in this situation, and how can I spot-apply it to the wire and my car's trim without making a mess?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6761" LastActivityDate="2015-06-29T11:47:25.653" Title="What sort of adhesive should I use to run a wire along my car's plastic trim?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7497" CreationDate="2015-06-29T11:42:31.173" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;After shaking as much water as possible, you could bathe them in some strong alcohol like methylated spirits or isopropanol. In theory this should make them dry of water and the alcohol would evaporate quickly. If you keep the alcohol in a sealed container, it should be usable many time although it would become diluted very very gradually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-06-29T11:42:31.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7535" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7531" CreationDate="2015-06-29T11:47:25.653" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the car, you may be able to slide the wire behind the edge of the roof and pillar trim.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's not possible, I'd wedge the wire in the corner between the trim and the windshield. Then place a narrow strip of gaffer tape over the wire. Gaffer tape offers good adhesion and is designed to be removable without leaving a residue. You'll have to replace the tape 1-2 times a year because over time it will degrade. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to use glue, the type of glue depends on the trim materials. On many cars, the trim is covered in fabric, which makes it difficult to use glue on and not leave a mess. If the trim is hard plastic, the glue you need depends on the type of plastic. Cyanoacrylate glue often works reasonably well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-06-29T11:47:25.653" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7537" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-29T14:50:34.520" Score="0" ViewCount="889" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am currently trying to make a cylinder out of chipboard(the cardboard that notebooks are typically made out of). However, whenever I try to bend it, parts of the chipboard start to tear. How do I bend chipboard without tearing it apart?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7304" LastActivityDate="2015-06-29T15:11:41.020" Title="How to bend chipboard into a cylinder without tearing it apart?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-06-29T16:08:55.317" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7537" CreationDate="2015-06-29T15:11:41.020" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you mist the cardboard with water and let it get a &lt;strong&gt;little&lt;/strong&gt; damp, you should be able to bend it without it breaking apart. Once you have your cylinder formed, let it dry out. Exact time required and amount of water might be a bit tricky as not all cardboard will behave the same way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2015-06-29T15:11:41.020" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7539" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-29T17:05:20.177" Score="6" ViewCount="18026" Body="&lt;p&gt;My car is very old and the black has faded off the windshield wiper arms.  Now whenever I drive, they can be extremely bright when they reflect the sun, as seen in this photo:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OxKod.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OxKodm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apparently I can order replacement windshield wiper arms, but I'm wondering if there's a way for me to just paint them black.  Is there any sort of spray paint or other type of paint that I can use to paint them black?  I would need some sort of paint that can survive the outdoor elements, including rain and snow.  Also, I'm not sure I have the tools to remove the arms, so spray paint might not be the best solution, as I probably wouldn't want to get spray paint on the other parts of the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-06-30T06:30:26.347" LastActivityDate="2019-09-07T08:33:35.820" Title="What is the best way to paint a windshield wiper arm?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7541" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-29T17:48:03.883" Score="1" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in an apartment right near the garage of the apartment. Every time someone comes in or out of the garage, the change in air pressure causes my door to slam a bit and it sounds like someone is trying to break into my apartment (spoiler alert, they're not).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This bothers me and I haven't found a great way to fix it. I feel like the issue is that the bolt in my door is too small (either that, or the piece of the door that retracts when you turn the knob [I have no idea what it's called] is too small). I'm wondering if you guys had any clever ideas for how I might stop my door from slamming every time the air pressure changes? It's really annoying!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7306" LastActivityDate="2015-06-29T17:48:03.883" Title="Safely Increase Size of Door Bolt?" Tags="&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-06-29T17:56:24.317" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7542" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7539" CreationDate="2015-06-29T19:08:17.193" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My initial thought is to use black spray paint, and apply it to disconnected wipers. If not possible to disconnect easily (or with tools you have), you could opt for doing a sort of opposite chrome wrapping as seen when they paint cars. That is, cover the hood/trunk and possibly windshield with paper so that only the wipers are accessible. Spray away from windshield when applying paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another alternative, going down the hackish way, would be to apply either nail paint (or acrylic paint for metal) to the wipers. Would take some time, but should be easily done with a little patience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have the option try going for matte/flat colors, to help reduce reflections.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-06-29T19:08:17.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7544" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1696" CreationDate="2015-06-29T20:00:31.303" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubber band, once around the straw, then looped around the rim&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7309" LastActivityDate="2015-06-29T20:00:31.303" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7545" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-30T11:15:21.503" Score="4" ViewCount="9197" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps I'm heavy-handed but I've accidentally broken many micro usb cables by bending the connector on the cable and pulling it out of it's housing. I've tried a premium cable but even that broke the same way. I've considered trying to fortify it with epoxy but I can't see a way of doing that and leaving enough exposed to plug in to devices. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2020-07-19T23:09:57.613" Title="How can I fortify micro USB connectors" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7546" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-30T11:42:04.210" Score="8" ViewCount="28201" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today, I received a new credit card which still needs to be signed in the little box on the back. I have &lt;em&gt;never&lt;/em&gt; been able to do this successfully. A ballpoint pen won't write on the surface properly and leaves a miserly thin line. Most felt pens won't write on it at all. Those that DO write usually rub off after a short time. Most felt pens are FAR too fat to sign in the nano-scale box they provide. Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2021-03-04T07:46:34.237" Title="Signing a new credit card" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7546" CreationDate="2015-06-30T11:45:02.413" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sign with a Sharpie*. Not a fine tip one either. It doesn't wear off and it's easy to read. Nobody has ever objected. We keep one around for writing on CDs and DVDs anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;*Sharpie is a brand name of a fine tipped permanent marker popular in the USA and some other countries - check your local stationery supplier for similar products if the name is unfamiliar in your country&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2021-03-04T07:46:34.237" LastActivityDate="2021-03-04T07:46:34.237" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7548" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-06-30T11:53:36.797" Score="10" ViewCount="5076" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some frozen meat that I would like to be able to cut while frozen so that some can be used now and the rest frozen for later use. It's to hard to cut through with a knife, so a saw would be better. I have a hacksaw but all the blades are painted. Is there a reasonably easy way to make them safe to use with food? I don't mind putting in some effort if I have a tool at the end of it that I can reuse many times. I have considered sandpaper but I think this would dull the teeth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-06-30T16:24:37.833" LastActivityDate="2015-07-02T19:59:42.637" Title="Make a hacksaw blade suitable for use with food" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7548" CreationDate="2015-06-30T14:30:39.017" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;No, the hacksaw you pick up at your local hardware store is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; food grade no matter how much you clean or scrape. If you are concerned about food safety, you don't know what materials are used in their construction or what the blade, paint, lubricants, frame, and other workings might have been treated with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They make butcher saws with stainless steel blades specifically designed to address your concerns. They might be called meat saws or bone saws, but the name will be suggestive of their intended purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=food+grade+saws&quot;&gt;Food-Grade Saws&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-06-30T23:17:11.013" LastActivityDate="2015-06-30T23:17:11.013" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7550" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7546" CreationDate="2015-06-30T14:33:45.667" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pens for labelling CDs/DVDs work very well for this. They won't wipe off and come in sizes of about 0.5 or 0.7 mm, around about that of a ballpoint pen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-06-30T14:33:45.667" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7546" CreationDate="2015-06-30T16:48:39.967" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are other answers suggesting the kind of pen to use. To prevent it from rubbing off, EVER, put clear tape over your signature after you sign. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-07-01T17:34:48.230" LastActivityDate="2015-07-01T17:34:48.230" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7554" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7556" CreationDate="2015-07-01T12:16:47.007" Score="7" ViewCount="59702" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have to wear boots with socks all day for work and then when I want to go out at night and wear a skirt with bare legs, I have lines from my socks around my ankles.  Has anyone found a way of making them fade faster?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7325" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-01T14:56:17.060" LastActivityDate="2016-08-02T19:41:07.663" Title="How to get sock marks off legs quickly" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7508" CreationDate="2015-07-01T13:27:36.013" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Peel the ripe bananas and store them in the freezer in a ziploc-type bag.&#xA;It's then really easy to use them as and when you need them, especially if using them in smoothies.&#xA;Ideally buy them ripe from the store so you can peel them immediately and don't have to leave them to ripen.&#xA;As Alex says, putting them in the fridge should slow down the ripening process, so I guess you can even store the peeled bananas in the fridge too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7040" LastActivityDate="2015-07-01T13:27:36.013" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7556" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7554" CreationDate="2015-07-01T14:10:37.617" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;No hacky answer here I'm afraid - I know from experience (having the same trouble) that there isn't a way of removing those marks other than waiting for the body to do it naturally - depending how old you are, that can take a couple or three hours or overnight. What you could do, though, is buy different socks with a longer, slouchy top to allow for expansion, so when your legs swell as the day goes on, no marks from tight socks are showing. Alternatively, wear light or medium support tights beneath the trousers and put the socks on over the top on days when you know you'll be wanting to wear a dress or skirt later. Check, though, that the socks you're wearing aren't simply really tight at the top anyway - some are tighter than others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did resort to cutting through the top band with a pair of scissors on tighter pairs, angling the cut towards the foot of the sock - but the sock then tends to disappear downwards, bunching up under your foot as the day goes on if you're wearing boots, not always, but often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-07-01T14:10:37.617" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7557" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7565" CreationDate="2015-07-01T16:18:35.097" Score="2" ViewCount="473" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually when I am finished doing dead lifts and I am removing the weights I have trouble with the last 45lb plate. For reference it looks like the picture below.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q7znT.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find it difficult to remove the plate because the bar is uneven and both the bar and plate have the same weight. I have tried a few methods: lifting the empty end of the barbell and pulling it away from the plate (usually results in the barbell gripping the rubber plate and I look foolish). Also I have tried holding the barbell stationary with one hand and pulling off the plate with the other (usually takes several tries to work the plate off as it grips the barbell and only moves a few inches at a time). I know there has got to be a pro tip for getting that last plate off, any ideas?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7028" LastEditorUserId="7028" LastEditDate="2015-07-02T16:15:29.297" LastActivityDate="2015-07-02T16:20:01.267" Title="Hack for removing the last weight from a 7ft barbell?" Tags="&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7557" CreationDate="2015-07-01T17:33:16.230" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could set the whole thing next to a bench, then lift one end up over the bench.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6FgPb.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pull off the weight that's above the bench.  The bar shouldn't fly up into the air because of the other weight falling to the floor, but be careful the first few times just in case.  Then pull the bar out of the weight that's on the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-07-01T17:33:16.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7563" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7554" CreationDate="2015-07-02T05:31:49.910" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've not actually tested this, but I was told by a relative that you can make these sock marks disappear quicker by rubbing moisturiser on it - the same apparently works for when you get a pillow crease on your face when you wake up in the morning (although this is again untested by me - I have enough permanent creases that one temporary one doesn't matter...!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastActivityDate="2015-07-02T05:31:49.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1862" CreationDate="2015-07-02T06:06:29.540" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Modify a stamp sponge. Elevate the sponge by putting a crown cork below it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g0ZHR.png&quot; alt=&quot;Stamp sponge. Picture copyright by fotolia.de&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="172" LastActivityDate="2015-07-02T06:06:29.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7565" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7557" CreationDate="2015-07-02T12:05:54.387" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;After some searching I found an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub32EQNkEt0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;instructional video&lt;/a&gt; that demonstrates an easy method for loading and unloading a barbell. Similar to BrettFromLA's answer by lifting the unloaded side straight up the weights on the loaded sided simply slide of and are stacked nicely on the ground.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 1: Grab unloaded side of barbell with both hands and lift upwards.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/emlrP.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 2: Continue lifting the bar until it is in a vertical position.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WQfjE.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 3: Once bar is positioned vertically, stand atop the loaded side and pull the bar upwards.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NgPul.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 4: Once barbell is released from weights replace it on the rack and rerack the plates.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LklH9.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7028" LastEditorUserId="7028" LastEditDate="2015-07-02T16:20:01.267" LastActivityDate="2015-07-02T16:20:01.267" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7566" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-02T14:32:18.340" Score="5" ViewCount="6719" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a set of KEM 100% plastic playing cards (stargazers model). They're a premium brand and supposed to be long lasting but after opening the box after not using them for some time I discovered that the top card of each deck (10 of clubs and Ace of diamonds) had warped whilst the rest of the deck hadn't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Manipulating them with my hands, I haven't been able to flatten them out. There is so much spring in them that they are easily identifiable even in the middle of the deck where they will cause the cards above to lift up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know how to flatten or significantly reduce the warping in these type of cards?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2015-07-03T00:13:53.253" LastActivityDate="2018-02-01T23:30:52.387" Title="Flatten plastic playing cards" Tags="&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7567" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7548" CreationDate="2015-07-02T19:59:42.637" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd just go ahead and use any old industrial hack saw blade, and then if you are worried about contaminants, just cut off a thin slice adjacent to where the blade cut, once the meat is defrosted.    Keep it simple.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, what I generally do is cut the meat into usable size portions and then freeze it --- but that won't work if your meat is already frozen.  I have occasionally put some in the microwave on a defrost cycle, and then when just a little bit defrosted, cut it, and refreeze the unneeded portion.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-07-02T19:59:42.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7568" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7539" CreationDate="2015-07-02T20:05:07.680" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;So just lift up the wiper and put newspaper under it, covering the windshield. Then just spray away with black acrylic paint - either in a garage or on a day when it isn't windy. It drys quickly.   I'm not fussy about &quot;indoor&quot; &quot;outdoor&quot; or whatever paint --- it's cheep.  If it doesn't hold up, next summer I'd spray it all over again.   Only takes 5 minutes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-07-02T20:05:07.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7569" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7510" CreationDate="2015-07-02T20:08:33.737" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold them to the rack with a wooden clothes pin. The spring loaded ones work more easily, but the old clamp on kind will also do the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-07-02T20:08:33.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7566" CreationDate="2015-07-03T03:48:33.123" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using a clothes iron.  The idea being that the heat will loosen up the plastic while the iron pushes it flat.  Keep the iron on a low temperature.  The important thing is that after you have heated up the card, you turn the iron off and leave it resting on the card.  Let the iron cool to room temperature before taking off the card.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note, as this might totally ruin your card, maybe try it on a joker or something first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-07-03T03:48:33.123" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7572" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7594" CreationDate="2015-07-03T09:27:46.967" Score="1" ViewCount="1282" Body="&lt;p&gt;Isn't there any easier way to charge your mobile in a train rather than waking at night for the normal charging point?&#xA;  Please note that the train is superfast, e.m.u, passenger train.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;What are the illegal or dangerous methods to be avoided for charging mobile as per question?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7347" LastEditorUserId="7247" LastEditDate="2015-07-06T06:34:59.067" LastActivityDate="2016-12-05T09:57:21.770" Title="Possibile ways to charge a mobile in a train" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7572" CreationDate="2015-07-03T09:30:08.633" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could acquire a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_cell#Other_applications&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;portable fuel cell charger&lt;/a&gt; or a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_charger#Powerbank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;power bank&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fuel Cell chargers usually need longer to charge a phone as they have to produce the energy on the fly, but with enough fuel you have almost endless recharges available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Power banks are a one-time solution as they will have to be recharged after use, but supply their reserves faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="86" LastEditorUserId="86" LastEditDate="2015-07-03T09:38:51.390" LastActivityDate="2015-07-03T09:38:51.390" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7574" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7554" CreationDate="2015-07-03T10:29:07.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have a hot bath and rub the area with your hands/sponge. The heat and friction will get circulation going and the imprints will be less.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7040" LastActivityDate="2015-07-03T10:29:07.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7579" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-03T17:34:27.413" Score="4" ViewCount="4616" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not underweight, but I am tall and skinny. I have basically zero fat on my shoulder, and so my &lt;strong&gt;clavicle&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;acromion&lt;/strong&gt; poke through, making a very uncomfortable resting place for a head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rytgf.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rytgfm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My best solution so far would be to carry a little shoulder pad around in my pocket, and nonchalantly slip it under my shirt whenever necessary, but that seems a little tacky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there a certain way I can hold my arm to minimize discomfort for the rester?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps I can exercise or eat in a certain way to build fat/muscle on my shoulder?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7229" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-07-06T06:25:55.540" LastActivityDate="2018-01-30T07:53:07.743" Title="How to make my bony shoulder comfortable for resting head on?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7580" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1862" CreationDate="2015-07-03T18:03:03.597" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a selotape dispenser, the large ones you have in an office. Without a roll of tape on the reel bit, pour some water into the 'res' where the tape would normally sit, then spin the wheel to get it wet and use this to dampen the envelope.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We used to use this in a post room at a university when doing mass mailings and it works really well, as long as the selotape dispenser has the right kind of 'wheel' on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2015-07-03T18:03:03.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7583" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7579" CreationDate="2015-07-03T19:21:35.080" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why pretend to be nonchalant -  just be actually confident and casual about it instead. If someone wants to lay their head on your shoulder, tell 'em its boney and uncomfortable and that you'll fold your coat or jumper or whatever and pad it with that for them, because you're very happy for them to use your shoulder but it might be uncomfortable for them, or use a cushion if you're somewhere there's one lying about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, there is no optimum position you can adopt to reduce or cushion the bones - wherever you put your arm, those bones at the top will still be there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-07-03T19:21:35.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7586" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7445" CreationDate="2015-07-04T15:48:32.910" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not a hack but cheap and very effective (no endorsement of the specific brand or sales pitch, this is just for illustration) &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.victorpest.com/store/mouse-control/bm007-4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.victorpest.com/store/mouse-control/bm007-4&lt;/a&gt; . This type is small enough to fit into spots the larger life traps do no and works really well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just put them out at a popular mouse spot with some peanut butter in it and the next morning you have a guest ready for re-location. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7364" LastActivityDate="2015-07-04T15:48:32.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7587" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7566" CreationDate="2015-07-04T19:38:59.440" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When facing bent cards, I usually do one of two things: Unbend them, or press them flat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Unbending&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually bent cards can be made straight by bending them the other way of the original bend. In some cases running them over an edge curving them against the bend could be helpful. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Applying pressure&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In some stubborn cases I've resorted to putting cards in a book, and then some more books on top of this for extra weight and pressure. Leave over night, and the cards are often good to go. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've never had to use extra heat to flatten cards, but if I should try that I would use a pan filled with warm water from the spring/tap. Put on top of cards and leave over night. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-04T19:38:59.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7588" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7579" CreationDate="2015-07-04T19:48:28.327" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;In most scenarios when someone rests their head on your shoulder its a sign of his/her affections towards you. In such situations how boney your shoulder is will not be an issue for that person. &#xA;Nobody's shoulder is really comfortable to lean on but the person who is leaning their head will subconsciously adjust to compensate.&#xA;Carrying something specifically for that purpose could seem too keen and could be off putting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4267" LastActivityDate="2015-07-04T19:48:28.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7589" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2015-07-05T02:48:29.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;vinegar is better at cutting more harmful bacteria than bleach.&#xA;If you have a problem with the straight vinegar smell you can all ways use&#xA;cider vinegar.  I make my own orange vinegar to use on cleaning the house,&#xA;I moved into an old home which also has the wood flooring under layers of carpet. I also have cats &amp;amp; puppies.  They are drawn to the smell &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used my carpet cleaner with the cider vinegar in it instead of soap. Turned on as many fans that I could find and also the dehydrator after finished the cleaning.&#xA;After a few days I put either lime or diatomaceous earth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is working great.  One room at a time but it is getting done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7368" LastActivityDate="2015-07-05T02:48:29.697" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7592" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7572" CreationDate="2015-07-05T17:00:51.513" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One possible way is to look for free sockets on A.C compartments compromising with individuals or looking for empty tier.The other individual may not know whether this is your berth or not in the tier.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Possible security concerns are there but with partner it is safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7347" LastActivityDate="2015-07-05T17:00:51.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7593" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2015-07-05T17:35:19.520" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;fold the edges of blankets as if in a triangle to encase them. that helps with keeping them together&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7350" LastActivityDate="2015-07-05T17:35:19.520" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7594" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7572" CreationDate="2015-07-05T17:43:17.720" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/7573/4490&quot;&gt;Dawnkeeper&lt;/a&gt; suggest your safest bet is to use use a power bank or portable fuel charger, but if you want to use the electricity already on the train you your best bet is to locate one which could be slightly hidden and utilise this one. I.e. maybe there is lights in your compartment attached to a socket, or a socket in the bath room (if you have one), underneath the seat, behind a panel (slightly more illegal perhaps).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If no hidden sockets are to be found, or if all are occupied, you could bring your own multi-outlet/power strip/extension cord and disconnect the previous appliance and then reconnect that and your charger in addition. This could even provide another socket (or two) for other in same predicament.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Extensioncord.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5TlcT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Extensioncord.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Touching illegal you could argue that you have the option to disconnect switches or lamp bulbs and connect two wires to these and use that as a makeshift socket, but I would strongly advise against any such hacks as you are aboard  a moving train which shifts around which adds to the danger of tampering with live electricity and increases the risks of short circuiting and hurting your self and others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-07-05T17:43:17.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7595" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7539" CreationDate="2015-07-05T20:23:40.460" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One non paint/marker pen alternative to just cover the large areas is to ask for an off-cut of matt black outdoor/automotive vinyl from a sign writing shop.  Stick it to the largest flat areas that are the biggest reflection problem, it will eventually peel but may last a year or more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another is black insulation tape but this will be gloss and peel sooner than good vinyl.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly if the cosmetics are not high on your list then bicycle handlebar tape wrapped all around the arm should fix it for you. It is weather resistant and matt and available in black, might look a bit grunge but solve the problem for a couple of years at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2015-07-05T20:23:40.460" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7596" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7514" CreationDate="2015-07-05T20:39:04.787" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Silicone non stick camping plates and bowls that can be wiped clean with a paper towel are freely available and should serve in your situation, you only need to buy one for use at those times you have no water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2015-07-05T20:39:04.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7510" CreationDate="2015-07-05T20:41:55.067" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about using a rubber band to join them thick end to thick end and lay them flat where they cannot fall through the grid and are too long to move around much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Or place the joined pair into the cutlery box, they cannot slip through the holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FURTHER EDIT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Not having had this problem as chopsticks are quick to hand wash and the disposables go in the bin. I have not tried hard to find solution.  However the simplest way would likely be to use a clothespeg to clip them onto the structure or to each other.  This should make they stay in place and is simple, cheap and repeatable with no fuss or bother.  A stainless steel string may be needed for regular use to prevent rust stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastEditorUserId="2161" LastEditDate="2017-05-22T20:56:29.730" LastActivityDate="2017-05-22T20:56:29.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7287" CreationDate="2015-07-05T20:51:20.017" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had to open many feed back in my time, my mom taught me to cut the threads flush with the edge of the bag and then pick at the ends for one that will start to un-stitch, (ours were generally the dual thread stitch but it works the same with the single thread) if that edge will not start the process then do the other side, the time wasted trying to find the free end in the knotted free ends is usually better spent on enjoying nature or some such.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have to do lots you will usually find that all the bags in one batch are sewn the same and you can rely of the side of the bag with the label or the edge closer to the sewn in tags indicating which is the start.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2015-07-05T20:51:20.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7600" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-06T15:59:04.630" Score="1" ViewCount="341" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's been pain since I started cleaning teeth properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7381" LastActivityDate="2015-09-19T14:38:25.197" Title="How do I clean the farthest molars without invoking gag reflex?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7601" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7600" CreationDate="2015-07-06T17:40:29.800" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a small headed toothbrush - I have a similar problem to yours, and I use two brushes to clean my teeth, one is the smallest possible standard headed brush, but the other has a very small head, and that's the one I employ when doing right at the back of the mouth. Actually, its a child's brush, because I couldn't find a small enough head in the adult range in the store at the time. Corsyodyl make a small headed, oval shaped brush, and that one's okay, Amazon sells them in soft or medium. The alternative is an electric toothbrush with a round headed brush, such as most of the Oral B range has, but if the interior oral cavity is small (as is mine) I find it quite difficult to manouevre a clunky electric handle and stem within the mouth to cover all surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-07-06T17:40:29.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7602" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-06T18:05:42.520" Score="12" ViewCount="142830" Body="&lt;p&gt;Quite often my dishes after washing have a rather unpleasant smell that I can only compare to the smell of a wet dog. For a longer while I thought it's just me, until I &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=wet%20dog%20smell%20dishwasher&quot;&gt;Googled &quot;wet dog smell dishwasher&quot;&lt;/a&gt; and realized that this is actually a pretty common complaint. At the same time, there are tons of different possible causes listed online (a common one having to do with egg residue on dishes), but nothing more credible than a bunch of forum posts of people having the same problem. Also, like some other people, I noticed that the smell intensifies if the dishes are left to dry with the window open. I used a dishwasher, but others noticed the problem also appears when hand washing the dishes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now that I know that I'm not alone, I wanted to ask here if this phenomenon has some proper &quot;scientific&quot; explanation? Does it pose any health risks? Only then, based on that explanation, I would love to see some solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user7382" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T00:09:04.713" Title="How to remove &quot;wet dog&quot; smell from washed dishes?" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7603" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7604" CreationDate="2015-07-06T22:04:58.137" Score="12" ViewCount="5184" Body="&lt;p&gt;I constantly lose my keys, phone and wallet. I tend to leave them inside the car, house, bathroom, public places, etc. It costs me a lot of valuable time plus increases my stress levels. Any tips on keeping my valuables in check?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried carrying around a fanny pack, checking my pockets when I leave a place, etc. but I am ridiculously forgetful. Any easy, &quot;for dummies&quot; tips out there are greatly appreciated. Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7349" LastEditorUserId="7349" LastEditDate="2015-07-06T23:01:08.903" LastActivityDate="2015-07-09T22:06:00.130" Title="How to avoid losing keys/phone/wallet?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-07-14T22:51:24.103" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7604" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7603" CreationDate="2015-07-06T22:25:27.393" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=retractable+keychain&amp;amp;rlz=1C1SKPM_enUS444US446&amp;amp;es_sm=93&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;tbo=u&amp;amp;source=univ&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ei=zv6aVbzKG8OqNpyqopAK&amp;amp;ved=0CEoQsAQ&amp;amp;biw=2560&amp;amp;bih=1475#&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TInePm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&amp;lt;click&gt;&lt;/sub&gt; ⤴&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wellconnectedmom.com/blog/2012/03/22/have-you-tried-putting-your-phone-on-a-leash/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Have you tried putting your phone on a leash?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Seriously. Tether all your stuff to your belt loop and you won't be leaving it everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-07-07T13:28:26.920" LastActivityDate="2015-07-07T13:28:26.920" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7606" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-07T07:11:19.410" Score="6" ViewCount="14830" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are there any life hacks for starting a fire in a pack of charcoal for grilling without using gas? I do have access to matches, lighters, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7357" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-07-07T18:25:57.110" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T21:56:55.540" Title="How to easily start a fire in a charcoal for grilling without using gas?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7607" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4149" CreationDate="2015-07-07T07:17:35.373" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend you to use body or face lotion. Apply ample amount of lotion in your shoes and will make you shoes shine without dust sticking unto them&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7357" LastActivityDate="2015-07-07T07:17:35.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7606" CreationDate="2015-07-07T09:22:43.370" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Paper and cooking oil. You can make a bed of scrunched up paper (newspaper is probably about the best) under the charcoal. Paper burns up quickly so you need a lot of it. You can drizzle cooking oil on the charcoal. Cooking oil won't set light easily but the burning paper will get it hot enough and give the flames enough intesity and longevity to get the coals smouldering. I'm assuming this is for a barbecue. When getting it started, you want it sheltered from the wind (but not smothered with a lid). Once the flames have died down, you want to get airflow to the coals, by moving it if safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-07-07T09:22:43.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7606" CreationDate="2015-07-07T09:23:15.030" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I really like to use the &lt;em&gt;&quot;chimney starter&quot;&lt;/em&gt; that came with my Weber Kettle for this. I really don't want to advertise for Weber but those things are good! You may find something comparable or can build one yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of just placing the charcoals in your grill, place your &lt;em&gt;chimney starter&lt;/em&gt; in the grill and fill that with charcoals. Then just stuff some ring shaped newspaper underneath it, make sure air supply is ensured and light it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your charcoal is ready whey you see  orange color deep inside the chimney starter. Make sure to wear heat-resistant gloves and pour the charcoals into your grill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The below image uses paraffin cubes instead of newspaper. You can basically use any kind of firelighters, but you'll usually already have some newspaper laying around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sJqDm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sJqDmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Text- &amp;amp; image-source:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://virtualweberbullet.com/chimney.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;The Virtual Weber Bullet - How To Use A Chimney Starter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-07-07T09:23:15.030" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7610" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7603" CreationDate="2015-07-07T11:34:31.800" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to have this problem on a morning whilst getting ready.  Usually after I'd left the bathroom I'd have to backtrack to find my phone.  I had a habit of carrying my phone until the first point I needed both hands and at the point would put it down somewhere.  Typically I'd wonder where my phone was five minutes later and have to search for it.  I'd find it in all kinds of places; on top of the fridge, on the arm of the couch, etc...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A couple of years ago I stared making a conscious effort to put my phone in a specific place every morning.  At first this felt unnatural but I taught myself to do it and now rarely, if ever, have this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-07-07T11:34:31.800" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7611" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7602" CreationDate="2015-07-07T12:17:58.703" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bacteria is breeding in the microscopic holes and cracks in the dishware.  Water that is exposed is also getting trapped in these crevices.  Super heating the water and using bleach-based detergent will kill the bacteria.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Allow them to soak for several hours &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; washing them and then afterward, rinse them with as heated water as you can stand.  Allow them to dry standing apart so that the water can fully evaporate and the mildew won't have a place to properly regrow.  It is also a good idea to re-rinse them right after you've used them, as there is brand-new bacteria present that will quite happily grow while sitting in your sink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bleaching the sink, itself, is an added safeguard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="120" LastActivityDate="2015-07-07T12:17:58.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7514" CreationDate="2015-07-07T12:28:06.937" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are in an area that has access to disposable bowls, particularly paper ones, it will be much easier on the environment than lining a bowl with plastic.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While it isn't exactly a hack to simply buy paper bowls, at my grocery store, a &quot;party package&quot; of 200 disposable paper bowls is a few dollars less than a similar number of plastic bags or aluminum foil. At my store, you could have one bowl per day for an entire year and be within a $10 budget. If stored in a dry place and such an occurrence happened only intermittently, one pack of them could last beyond a year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5315" LastActivityDate="2015-07-07T12:28:06.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7613" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7606" CreationDate="2015-07-07T13:01:36.170" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used different techniques with more or less success :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;simple plain Zip barbecue starters (or similar) : not very efficient used alone&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;zip + paper : slightly more efficient, not much, paper won't last long&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;paper + kindling : like this method, but can be a bit slow and do a lot of smoke, you also need kindling...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;zip + kindling : a bit less smoke and ashes than previous method&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;basically, I love using kindling, but there are also other solutions like the one proposed by Alex. I've already seen it in action and indeed it was quite impressive. You don't need to go Weber for this, other brands have this kind of tool, the idea being to avoid charcoal to spread and concentrate it right above the fire. Air circulation is also very good. Some barbecue actually include this &quot;chimney&quot; under the barbecue self. But that's a tool more that you need...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7163" LastActivityDate="2015-07-07T13:01:36.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7603" CreationDate="2015-07-07T14:27:24.507" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is probably a focus  and habit issue as opposed to forgetfulness. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How many things have you got going on at once? Try doing one thing at a time and extend the boundaries of  start/ finish are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I mean is when you think &quot;I need to drive to work.&quot; The start of that journey is not when you get in the car, it's all the things that lead you there - so pretty much the alarm, showering, dressing, ensuring you have your wallet and other things needed for the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The end of the journey isn't when you stop the car, it's when you get to the point you are intending to start you next thing. So for me, my journey finishes once my computer boots up at work and I've clocked in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then it's a case of building habits So it's repeatable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;you can do this by taking a calendar, and every day marking off when you remembered your keys/wallet/phone. You aim is then to not break the habit chain!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5413" LastActivityDate="2015-07-07T14:27:24.507" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7615" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7606" CreationDate="2015-07-07T16:53:36.257" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used an electric coil BBQ starter. It's a heating element like you would find at the bottom of your dishwasher, but small with a handle and a cord. You stack the charcol briquetes in a pyrimid on top of it and plug it in. In a few minutes the coal will start with a small flame. Take the coil out so not to damage it and wha-la a fire with out gas, starter or oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7391" LastActivityDate="2015-07-07T16:53:36.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7619" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-07T22:52:22.783" Score="2" ViewCount="844" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always keep and reuse the plastic sacks which contain 25kg of water softener salt. Normally, I leave the bags open when I use them, but today I filled about 10 bags with gravel which will probably not be used for a number of years. I'd like to seal the tops of the bags properly just like they are when I buy them, probably involving some form of melting. Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: I don't want to have to buy anything to achieve this so am looking for a hacky solution. You can assume I have a very good selection of workshop tools and hot-glue gun etc. For example, my first thought is that I can probably do it by clamping lengths of metal either side of the bag and using a blowtorch to heat one or both sides to melt the plastic together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2015-07-08T08:26:45.473" LastActivityDate="2015-07-08T11:59:02.793" Title="Sealing reused plastic sacks" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7620" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7619" CreationDate="2015-07-07T22:58:48.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the bags are of reasonable width, and were originally heat-sealed, then there are many commercial heat sealers which will do the trick. Search for &quot;heat sealer&quot;; the wider the sealing bar, the more expensive the sealer. (You probably wouldn't get far with a consumer heat sealer; not enough power for the probably-thick plastic.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7247" LastActivityDate="2015-07-07T22:58:48.770" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7621" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17844" CreationDate="2015-07-08T05:01:31.327" Score="8" ViewCount="13713" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the summer, with the sun beating down on my phone while I drive, my android phone tends to overheat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I stumbled upon an ad hoc solution -- I had a piece of paper double folded to be 4.25&quot; by 5.5&quot; and stuffed in in-between the cables coming out the bottom of my phone and one of my car's vents, which redirected air flow over my phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But it's precarious -- I have trouble keeping the paper in the right position. It seems like there should be a simple device to clip onto my car vent to redirect part of the flow up toward my phone -- I know that they make such a device for the vents in my home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Has anyone seen such a thing? I wasn't able to find one on the web. Does anyone have any other solutions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2020-12-19T09:39:53.907" Title="How to Keep Phone Cool in Car" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7622" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7631" CreationDate="2015-07-08T05:46:53.177" Score="6" ViewCount="614" Body="&lt;p&gt;Female, 32, India.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Height: 5 feet 5 inches.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Weight: 50kg&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I ride &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tvsjupiter.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Jupiter&lt;/a&gt; scooter. It takes me 35 minutes from home to office. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The roads are not great nor is the traffic.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; My commute timings cannot be changed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I experience noticeable fatigue after the journey.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;What can I do to minimize the physical fatigue I get by driving scooter?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="108" LastEditorUserId="108" LastEditDate="2015-07-08T10:34:18.093" LastActivityDate="2019-11-22T17:44:29.683" Title="What can I do to minimise the physical fatigue I get by driving scooter?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7624" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7622" CreationDate="2015-07-08T10:15:05.470" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This might be a medical issue - as the scooter is motorised, its clearly not the physical effort making you tired. There is mental effort, negotiating traffic on the way, but that wouldn't really explain your tiredness UNLESS you find the drive terrifying or it makes you feel panicked or very stressed every time. That would cause fatigue. Not sure how you could reduce your anxiety about the journey other than simply becoming accustomed to it over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're fatigued after the journey home as well as the journey to work, and the journey is always in heavy traffic, the next likeliest explanation is your intake of pollutants in the air on the journey. Even persons driving a car with the windows closed show high levels of pollutants in their blood after a 20 minute drive, mostly caused by all the traffic on the roads. Sensitive individuals may respond to air borne pollutants by unconsciously  hyperventilating, and that alone can make a person feel tired, never mind the effort the body has to go to try to deal with the toxins in the system. In which case, I suggest you do some research and find a suitable and efficient mask you can wear to reduce or minimize the amount of fumes and pollutants you're breathing in to see if that helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The link below is for a pollution mask favoured by some cyclists in London, no idea if you can get it where you are, but its more comfortable to wear than most and fits better on female faces:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://totobobo.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://totobobo.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Respro is another brand much more commonly used though I can't speak for the efficacy of either of these. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If, though, you experience this fatigue at other times when you're not riding your scooter, a visit to the doctor is probably called for to eliminate other possible, health related reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-07-08T10:58:42.080" LastActivityDate="2015-07-08T10:58:42.080" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7625" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7619" CreationDate="2015-07-08T11:53:25.320" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the youtube-video &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy6teIQI6aM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to Seal Plastic Bag at Home #Ludvic #Maker&lt;/a&gt;, demonstrates a rather hackish way of sealing plastic bags. In essence what he does is lay the plastic bag flat, put a piece of paper over the top of the bag and then use a soldering iron to transfer heat through the paper and melt close the plastic bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Variation over this method could be to use other heat sources:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;soldering iron (as suggested in video)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;edge of clothes iron&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hot glue gun (possibly without glue?) (that is use the heated tip of the glue gun, not the actual gluing capabilities :-) )&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a hair iron (the ones for straightening hair)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;some other heated metal-strip&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The point of using the paper between the bag and the heat source, I contemplate is to avoid getting melted plastic on your heat source. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would also consider double sealing them for additional strength. That is don't run the sealing strip only once, but twice across the top of the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-07-08T11:59:02.793" LastActivityDate="2015-07-08T11:59:02.793" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7621" CreationDate="2015-07-08T22:25:36.067" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found a Chinese patent for a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/patents/CN202648074U?cl=en&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Multifunctional Automobile Air-Conditioner Air Outlet Baffle&lt;/a&gt;, filed two years ago, but I can't find evidence that it is in production anywhere. Nor have I been able to find a for-sale baffle designed to mount to a car air vent. However, if you consider yourself handy, you might try buying one of the phone air vent mounts and modifying it to redirect the air from the vent in a desired direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7247" LastActivityDate="2015-07-08T22:25:36.067" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7631" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7622" CreationDate="2015-07-08T22:33:37.167" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may consider reducing various environmental issues that could be fatiguing you while you ride:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reduce the absolute level of noise with semi-permeable earplugs (enough blocking to keep you from being deafened, but NOT enough to make you deaf!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Better padding on the seat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Better back support (not sure how this would work)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pollution mask (as suggested by @Bamboo)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure you don't grip the handlebars too tightly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7247" LastEditorUserId="7247" LastEditDate="2015-07-09T00:36:22.223" LastActivityDate="2015-07-09T00:36:22.223" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7603" CreationDate="2015-07-09T06:14:10.283" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally, I mentally recite the mantra &quot;wallet, phone, keys&quot; about a dozen times a day, while tapping the relevant pocket - it's not really a hack, but it's pretty effective. The nice thing is that, after a few repetitions, the mantra becomes this single block that you recall in it's entirety, rather than a list of items to be remembered individually. Combined with the tapping, you learn to recognise both patterns, and if you miss an item in either then the two become jarringly misaligned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can make the mantra as complex as you need it to be, with a dozen items if necessary, and you still only have one &quot;thing&quot; that you actually need to remember. With repetition, &quot;wallet, phone, keys, pen, watch, hob, window, lights&quot; is no harder to remember than &quot;wallet&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spend a week or two making a conscious effort to perform this recitation/tapping ritual in any place where you might previously have lost something. Hopefully, by then, it will be something that you do instinctively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2545" LastActivityDate="2015-07-09T06:14:10.283" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7606" CreationDate="2015-07-09T14:24:35.093" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Toilet paper and cooking oil:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make 4-5 cones of toilet paper by wrapping it round 3 fingers about 6 times.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drizzle cooking oil into each cone, about a teaspoon in each (it can get messy, do this over the charcoal)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spread the cones evenly through the charcoal and sort of bury them in so the top of the cones are at the same level as the top of the bed, standing vertically.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place a few pieces of charcoal around the top edges of the cones, but not covering them completely.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carefully light each cone and watch it all take place&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure the cones are big enough and saturated enough that they don't burn out too quickly. You may need to shuffle the charcoal around a bit to make sure they are getting enough flames on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method is as effective as using firelighters (and cheaper, and probably cleaner!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7040" LastActivityDate="2015-07-09T14:24:35.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7602" CreationDate="2015-07-09T20:43:06.137" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Run the dishes through the dishwasher, don't let dry&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;With a good amount of bleach (1/2 cup) in a sink filled with water, let the dishes soak for a couple of hours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse the dishes and place on dish rack to dry&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do the dishes smell bad still? If yes, then it is your water lines. Maybe you have some excessive sulfur or algae or bacteria in the lines and or your well (if not on a municipal water supply). You will probably want to get your water tested. If no, continue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Since we were a &quot;no&quot; on the last step, the dishes smell okay now. We know it was either bacteria in/on the dishes or the dishwasher. Run the dishes through the dishwasher.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the dishes smell bad, the bad smell is getting put onto the dishes by the dishwasher. Follow your manufacturer's instructions on cleaning the dishwasher. If the dishes smell okay, then it was bacteria on the dishes themselves.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2015-07-09T20:43:06.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7621" CreationDate="2015-07-09T20:47:26.840" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once I had a GPS mounted on my dashboard which overheated, and after a while displayed that I had a speed of 416 kph (approx 260 mph), which is quite fast for a Renault Clio 1.4tn (1994 mod). However this experience thought me two things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Having stuff on top of the dashboard is a bad idea when considering heat. &lt;strong&gt;Move your device somewhere else to eliminate the heating in the first place&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In order for it to cool, and function again I needed to cool it down. Fast. &lt;strong&gt;Holding the device out of the window cooled it down within minutes&lt;/strong&gt;. Albeit maybe not the best idea with regards to traffic security, but if you take care it does indeed work&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regarding moving the device of the dashboard, you could either mount in a standard holder in front of the air condition which should provide cooling, or put it in a side compartment in the door, or even a glove box. The main point is to keep it out off the dashboard with direct sun light providing a lot of heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-09T20:47:26.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7639" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7602" CreationDate="2015-07-09T21:15:28.593" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most likely the smell arises from slightly contaminated water which when dried off leaves that smell. This water could either be on the dishes, or in the dish washer. The contamination is either based on the washing cycle, or due to left overs from earlier runs of the dishwasher (in which case it is somehow stored within the dish washer (i.e. filter, hoses, etc.)).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it a health risk? That is not for me to decide, but most likely not since the dishes have been washed in high temperatures and with detergents to help clean the dishes. It is however still not wanted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some alternate solutions to reduce/remove the issue:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add a little bleach to the tub below the dishes after the dishwasher completes the cycle, return the bottom rack with the dishes still in. After an hour or so, remove dishes.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure that hosing/plumbing of the dish washer is as it supposed to be. That is that drain pipes are installed according to instructions, and maybe you need to incorporate a high loop or dishwasher air gap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ensure that the dish washer works properly, and has the needed fluids. On some dish washers you need to refill salt and rinse aids regularly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do a thorough rinse of your dish washer using suitable detergents. Cleanse all the filters and hoses as you see fit&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As a prevention mechanism, rinse your dishes before putting them into the dish washer (Preferrably with cold water)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't leave the dish washer closed after running a cycle. Open it up, and let the heat help the drying process&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hopefully this would help you get rid of the smelly dishes.You might need to clean your dishwasher at regular intervals, but that interval should be in the time span of weeks/months, and not after each run.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-11-22T00:09:04.713" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T00:09:04.713" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7640" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7603" CreationDate="2015-07-09T22:06:00.130" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This probably might be a Hack but it worked for me. I keep a $20.00 bill in my car. If in my house, car or anywhere I misplace any of the items. The following day the first stranger I meet; I hand them a or the $20.00 bill! I also now have &quot;Lookout&quot; on my phone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7416" LastActivityDate="2015-07-09T22:06:00.130" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7641" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7606" CreationDate="2015-07-09T22:14:28.797" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a old ice cube tray or two, I use six at a time. Get a old sauce pan, melt wax and pour. &quot;Hint&quot; Garage sales for old candles or buy some its cheap. Some people use old egg cartons and do away with standard charcoal use hard wood charcoal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7416" LastActivityDate="2015-07-09T22:14:28.797" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7642" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7644" CreationDate="2015-07-10T08:04:35.713" Score="13" ViewCount="10479" Body="&lt;p&gt;What can I use to protect the scratched part from getting rusty? I am seeking a temporary solution for a week or two till I have the time to take it to get repaired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/evfVm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/evfVmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1208" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-07-12T15:12:25.620" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T09:49:59.247" Title="What is a temporary solution for a damaged car body?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7643" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7642" CreationDate="2015-07-10T09:07:15.757" Score="3" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Duct tape to the rescue!&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If we're talking a week or two, then you are running relative low risk of getting rust. If on the other side you want to be sure, then you need to protect that area from getting wet and have access to air, which are needed for it to rust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a bit of duct tape to cover the scratch should suffice to keep it dry and limit air access. You can even get black duct tape, if you are worried on the esthetic aspect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Edit: Quick fix or not...&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using tape (or grease as suggested in another answer) are quick fixes, which are easily reverted. Using glue or nail varnish (as suggested in some of the other answwers), is slightly more permanent and not so easy to remove when you want to do the real fix later on.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In essence, the main idea in most of the answers so far, is to cover up the affected area. But be careful that whatever cover you are using, it won't create extra work when you want to do real fix (i.e. having to sand away the previous fix, when an easier wash operation could have sufficed).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-07-10T13:25:44.610" LastActivityDate="2015-07-10T13:25:44.610" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7644" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7642" CreationDate="2015-07-10T09:58:27.340" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;A small dob of grease over the affected area will keep water off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is easily removed come the time of a proper repair and does not run the risk of further damage from overly aggressive tape adhesive.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The grease will stay put during rain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The grease will collect road dirt as you continue to drive, but this sticks to the surface of the grease and comes away easily when needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2015-07-10T09:58:27.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7642" CreationDate="2015-07-10T12:04:53.913" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;The damage pictures appears to be on a bumper which is made of ABS plastic and therefore won't rust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it were a metal panel, a temporary fix is a dab of nail varnish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastEditorUserId="7182" LastEditDate="2015-07-13T08:53:19.683" LastActivityDate="2015-07-13T08:53:19.683" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7646" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7642" CreationDate="2015-07-10T13:11:17.170" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your bumper is made of plastic there is no chance of rust. Rust is the metals  oxidizing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is metal a few layers of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinyl_acetate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PVA glue&lt;/a&gt; will protect the metal and not look as bad as tape or grease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-07-10T19:41:37.697" LastActivityDate="2015-07-10T19:41:37.697" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7647" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5786" CreationDate="2015-07-10T13:15:51.503" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I don't have a lighter or matches to light up a cigarette, I usually use the heating part of a toaster. Not sure if you can reach it with a candle...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MCEqt.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7424" LastEditorUserId="1214" LastEditDate="2015-07-11T04:23:50.213" LastActivityDate="2015-07-11T04:23:50.213" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1520" CreationDate="2015-07-10T17:48:53.000" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use WD-40. &#xA;Apply, wait a minute and remove it. It works wonders to remove sticky residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7429" LastActivityDate="2015-07-10T17:48:53.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7642" CreationDate="2015-07-10T18:18:29.237" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know of a person that put wax on a spot of rust to prevent any more water/oxygen getting to it.  He didn't get back to it for a long time, but when he finally did look at it again, the rust hadn't spread.  This was, if I recall correctly, in a protected area of the car, so might not apply as readily to external damage.  Could be a quick fix for someone, though, so I thought I might mention it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5388" LastActivityDate="2015-07-10T18:18:29.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1520" CreationDate="2015-07-10T19:28:47.767" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep some lacquer thinner on hand (can be bought at any hardware store). It is a strong solvent for thinning (obviously) and removing paint, but it works fantastic on adhesives as well and will not leave a residue. tip some onto a paper towel. be careful if the surface you're using it on is painted. the adhesive will come off easier than the paint, but if you're not careful that paint will come off eventually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7425" LastActivityDate="2015-07-10T19:28:47.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7653" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1520" CreationDate="2015-07-10T21:46:52.113" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Acetone is probably the best sticky residue remover I ever used but it's not technically a lifehack as it isn't such a usual matter that you have it at hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7163" LastActivityDate="2015-07-10T21:46:52.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7654" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1520" CreationDate="2015-07-10T23:51:40.737" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The alcohol idea seems like a good one but I have never used it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What should work for sure is applying heat. Glue dissolves if confronted with heat. That means pointing a hair dryer on the spot with the sticky residue should get it to &quot;melt&quot; and become easier to remove. I would therefore warm it up like this and rub off the remains with alcohol afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And of course I do realize that not every device lends itself to head. So under no circumstances should you ever put any device like a mobile phone or an iPad into a microwave. That can be dangerous. That should be logical to everyone. &#xA;So under no circumstances should you ever try to back or cook a device. It might remove the sticky clue but it would also totally destroy your iPad and possibly even get the microwave to blow up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pointing a hair dryer on the part with the sticky residue should be &quot;survivable&quot; for your i-Pad&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7438" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-07-11T04:24:02.847" LastActivityDate="2015-07-11T04:24:02.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7655" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1520" CreationDate="2015-07-11T00:26:59.993" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First thing first, I am going to suggest Acetone, that is nail polish remover.  If you can obtain near 100% acetone from a hardware store please do.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Words of warning:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Acetone is &lt;strong&gt;flammable&lt;/strong&gt;. It burns like gasoline.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Acetone &lt;strong&gt;eats&lt;/strong&gt; plastics - It is the foundation of many plastics contact with              plastics is not advised as it will attack them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recommend working with a fan over your work area to reduce the risk of inhalation and it will help disperse evaporating acetone in order mediate fire risk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sure lots of warnings and sounds like overkill... better to be safe than on fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Test if the acetone attacks the type of tape residue you want to&#xA;remove on a test item.  If it does so then you can proceed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Important, take a q-tip covered in acetone and on a small patch on the back of the ipad rub with q-tip. Don't press too hard, and wait until it dries which should take a few seconds.    &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Confirm visually and by touch that no reaction has occurred.  Discoloration and texture may change if the material on your ipad back is reactive with acetone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If good to go, then have it, acetone will attack most glues and plastics used in tapes. Acetone evaporates readily so just work at it until you have removed the residue traces.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alcohols that are very strong of ethyl and methyl types are an alternative but mostly same warnings apply, except you shouldn't have reactivity with any plastics. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They can be helpful to remove anything that wasn't destroyed by the acetone and on their own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4052" LastActivityDate="2015-07-11T00:26:59.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7656" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7642" CreationDate="2015-07-11T06:10:33.663" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would use a can of spray primer, as it would not need to be removed when you do the repair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2132" LastActivityDate="2015-07-11T06:10:33.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7657" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7545" CreationDate="2015-07-11T14:08:59.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The solution is to obtain a normal USB cable of the required length, and use/purchase a USB to USB Micro adapter:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Plug USB cable into charger USB port&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Plug adapter into USB Cable&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Plug Adapter into phone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will be able to easily replace the adapters and keep them spare in the event you are too heavy handed.  Look around at the cables and adapters available, you could use USB mini to micro if that suited better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I cannot really help you with a way to stop breaking something that is designed to fail if rather than the socket if over stressed.  But I hope this makes it less annoying as you can mitigate it with just a cheap adapter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/N7Zei.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/N7Zeim.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;USB to USB Micro&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4052" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-07-16T22:17:05.090" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T22:17:05.090" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2015-07-11T19:32:40.537" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are not afraid to pull a little piece of a rubber glove out of your pocket or purse, this works very well. Place the small piece between your fingers and rub on both sides of the bag and the bag immediately has an opening. Very easy and works every time. I also use this method to get a better &quot;grip&quot; to open jars--no slip grip!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7446" LastActivityDate="2015-07-11T19:32:40.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7659" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-11T19:47:01.577" Score="6" ViewCount="2223" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, I stay up long, and when it gets dark, I usually turn on the lights and close the roller shutters in the room where I am, so that my neighbours won't see what I'm doing (programming).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently, it is summer and quite warm in the region where I live. This is why, during the nights, I want to open the windows and of course the roller shutters to let cool air come in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now there is an issue: When I finally go to bed, I want to open windows and roller shutters in the room where I was, but opening them makes a lot of noise - and I'd like to avoid this in the middle of the night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to be able to open the roller shutters more silently?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The roller shutters look very similar to those in the picture of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_shutter&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikipedia article&lt;/a&gt;. They obviously are made from some kind of plastic:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mgq9G.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mgq9Gm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;roller shutter&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It helps a lot to open them slowly, but it still is a lot of noise. I tried to oil them, but this did not change anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2122" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-07-13T08:24:31.897" LastActivityDate="2016-09-30T22:13:59.347" Title="How to open roller shutters silently" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7659" CreationDate="2015-07-11T21:41:58.497" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The shutters are probably acting as a big diaphragm, vibrating as they close and causing noise. Try holding something flexible (e.g. a towel) against the shutters as they roll up, to dampen this vibration and thus the sound. My guess is that this would work best near the top, where they are disappearing into the housing (and thus bending and vibrating).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7247" LastActivityDate="2015-07-11T21:41:58.497" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7659" CreationDate="2015-07-12T17:56:13.687" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why don't you use a folded blanket or any cloth curtain that you can somehow fasten whether the roller shutters are closed or opened? Then you can easily remove the blanket at night when you want some cool air. But one thing which you need to think about and be cautious about, is the security of the blanket according to your locality and location of room and window. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7347" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-07-18T23:27:57.927" LastActivityDate="2015-07-18T23:27:57.927" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7659" CreationDate="2015-07-13T08:06:24.990" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have shutters exactly like that, and it is a very common noise at any time, especially in summer when people put them down during the day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My way to do this quietly is to pull the band slowly and steadily. It still makes a noise but is not loud or abrupt. When it is nearly at the top slow down even more to avoid the bang when it reaches the end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Actually, here people tend to get up at 6 am so these things go up then, and this is a noise you learn to overhear, like church bells or the newspaper delivery moped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-07-13T08:06:24.990" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7665" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-13T09:31:35.940" Score="0" ViewCount="389" Body="&lt;p&gt;As I'm sure many are aware, laser pointers work great for distracting house cats and even some dogs to the point of insanity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does this have the same effect on larger wild cats? Would a laser pointer be an effective survival tool when faced with mountain lions or other wild cats?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7466" LastActivityDate="2015-07-13T14:27:47.513" Title="Can laser pointers defend you from wild cats?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;camping&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-07-13T16:28:32.673" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7666" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7665" CreationDate="2015-07-13T14:27:47.513" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Setting aside for the moment the (somewhat ridiculous) issue of whether a cheetah, leopard or the like that plans to attack and eat you could be &lt;strong&gt;distracted&lt;/strong&gt; into not doing so, especially by something as small as the dot of a laser pointer, no, &lt;strong&gt;this will not work&lt;/strong&gt;. Laser pointers distract house pets because they make a small bright dot on a smooth surface like a floor or wall. A wild cat who plans to attack you will doubtless do so in a much more heterogeneous environment, like a jungle trail, where one little spot of light moving around will really mean nothing to them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Besides, if a wild cat intends to eat you, you won't know until its teeth are in the back of your neck. Watch your pet house cat attack that toy mouse you give it, or stalk a bird in the backyard. Your opportunities for interaction before you are pounced on simply do not exist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2015-07-13T14:27:47.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7668" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-13T19:39:18.237" Score="-7" ViewCount="947" Body="&lt;p&gt;I haven't used other luggages yet.  I just got a used luggage, with brand &quot;Embark&quot; (I guess the one sold in Target?). I can't retract its handle or adjust its length. So is its handle retractable?   Here are some photos I have taken:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lie it down and open it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WWuOg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NjhEd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bottom end:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vT4Am.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The top end:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9ndT3.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let it stand up, and look at it from above&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vznb5.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jrR1V.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5" LastActivityDate="2015-07-13T19:51:32.210" Title="Is the handle of this luggage retractable?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-07-14T01:01:44.293" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7669" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7668" CreationDate="2015-07-13T19:51:32.210" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This type of luggage does have a retractable handle. Normally the release mechanism is in the handle. It is very easy to damage the handle enough to prevent retraction, or it could have been &quot;repaired&quot; in a way that prevents moving the handle to its recessed position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-07-13T19:51:32.210" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7670" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-14T06:18:10.307" Score="5" ViewCount="116045" Body="&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried anything, because I have had the &quot;faded blot&quot; experience where the cleaner removes a little of the stain but makes the rest impossible to get off. Are there any products or tricks that can that remove blood stains from shoes? I'm hoping to avoid stain removers that will not discolor the shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7472" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-15T13:14:28.737" LastActivityDate="2017-02-26T00:10:39.380" Title="How to remove blood stain from sneakers?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7671" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1961" CreationDate="2015-07-14T06:30:32.720" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are so many DIY tips available on internet for mould removal. But let me tell you one thing, sometimes mould can be toxic. Some mould can produce spores that have mycotoxins that are very harmful if inhaled. So I would recommend you to hire a professional team who will help you remove mould safely. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7421" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-07-14T08:11:49.507" LastActivityDate="2015-07-14T08:11:49.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1961" CreationDate="2015-07-14T12:21:40.610" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When noticing mold, be sure to get into your attic + check for mold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a flashlight or smell the air. If your attic smells musty, then you may have mold in your walls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The easy way to get rid of mold in walls is to place one or more (depending on size of your home) industrial ozone generators in your attic + leave them running for a few days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also do this inside your house too to get places that are difficult to reach with spray bottles, like between walls + built in furniture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Works well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In Austin, every few years we have a wet summer, where mold abounds. Whenever heat + moisture occur together, we flip on ozone generators all over the house now. We do this &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; mold occurs, to ensure no mold takes hold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7477" LastActivityDate="2015-07-14T12:21:40.610" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7673" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7545" CreationDate="2015-07-14T12:58:00.880" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was hesitant to post this since user2813274 posted this in a comment, and goes into the grey area of product recommendation, but I think it's worth fleshing out a  little (and I can't simply make the comment because I'm new to the site).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The QI charging is remarkably convenient and can eliminate all use of physically connecting a plug depending on use. It does charge slightly slower than a physical connection, but this can be countered to a certain extent by reducing power consumption by either turning the phone off or utilizing flight mode while charging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the need is syncing, cloud computing is becoming more ubiquitous, and so many of the functions that a phone would have needed to be synced with in the past can be done over the internet now.  Syncing contacts, media like photos, music, or video, and calendars can be done over the cloud now. I believe mentioning specific services delves into the realm of recommending products, so I'll refrain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the event you would need to charge more quickly, or attach to sync something over a cord, QI pads often use the same micro USB cord, so you can simply unplug from the QI pad and carefully insert into the bottom of your phone.  There are a few tricks I use to make sure it gets inserted and uninserted properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) The &quot;USB&quot; symbol is often on the top side of the cord. (Incidentally: This is true of the original Samsung cords. Incidentally, Samsung chargers and cords charge faster and have some features &lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2274321&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;not built into generic cords&lt;/a&gt;. This is why when using your phone as a GPS, in some circumstances it will drain the battery &lt;em&gt;even when plugged in and charging&lt;/em&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2)  Figure out which orientation it goes in your device. In mine, the side with the USB symbol is the same side that the screen is on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Firmly cradle the device with your non-dominant hand, with the port facing your body.  Grasp the USB cable between the thumb and index finger. Place your middle or ring finger on the phone and use that to stabilize your dominant hand as it inserts/removes the cord into the phone. This allows for more control so one can keep the cord parallel with the port orientation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Permanent quote from the linked source:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;To explain: The mains charger supplied with the S4 is a model number&#xA;  ETA-U90UWE, rated 5V @ 2A. However, the phone will ONLY charge at full&#xA;  current (which as I have measured so far, depending on what the phone&#xA;  regulates it to, typically sits in the region of 1.2 - 1.5A), when&#xA;  using the supplied charger (or possibly one of equal or higher current&#xA;  rating, depending on how it's configured internally), AND the supplied&#xA;  usb cable, OR any other usb cable, provided its shielding (the metal&#xA;  outer surface of the connectors) is connected at BOTH ends of the&#xA;  cable. Use a cable that doesn't have this shielding, and the charge&#xA;  current drops, regardless of whether there is plenty of current&#xA;  available or not. Use a different charger with an unshielded cable and&#xA;  the current drops even more, again regardless of whether it can supply&#xA;  plenty more current. My assumption on this, is possibly an effort by&#xA;  Samsung to avoid the scenario of sticking 1.5 amps down a flimsy&#xA;  cheapo cable, the wires of which will likely be too thin to carry it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;After doing some probing around with a meter, I have managed to find&#xA;  a slight difference with the charger itself, compared to a generic&#xA;  one. In a generic one, the two data pins are usually just shorted&#xA;  together, which tells most phones that it's a mains charger rather&#xA;  than a USB port. On the Samsung one on the other hand, the pins appear&#xA;  to be shorted together, and also connected via resistors across the&#xA;  supply line (known as a potential divider), which holds these shorted&#xA;  data pins at a certain voltage. This is what tells the phone what sort&#xA;  of charger it's connected to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5315" LastActivityDate="2015-07-14T12:58:00.880" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7670" CreationDate="2015-07-14T14:20:32.003" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In reference to removing blood, I've had good luck with hydrogen peroxide. This might need to be done while the blood is fresh though, I have only done it with fresh blood. Just pour a good amount on the blood, let it finish bubbling, blot the liquid up and repeat as necessary. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warning: I don't remember if I've done this with colored fabrics so there is a possibility of bleaching the color out by doing this. I would test on an inconspicuous area first. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-07-14T14:20:32.003" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7670" CreationDate="2015-07-14T16:12:43.310" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Right after you get blood on your shoes, immediately begin trying to get the stains off. No matter what method you try, that will greatly improve the chances of it working effectively, especially with the method that I typically use and will mention here. To do this, soak your shoes in cold salt water for 1-2 hours. The time can vary, but usually it will it will be somewhere in that time frame. After it soaks, you may want to scrub the stain a bit with some soap or laundry detergent. If you can't get it just by scrubbing, you can also throw it into washing machine, then into the dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-07-15T19:48:17.127" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T19:48:17.127" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7676" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-14T17:12:52.947" Score="5" ViewCount="5866" Body="&lt;p&gt;My Whirlpool side by side fridge has the external coils underneath the fridge, with a fan to circulate air. Over the years the coils collect a lot of dust. For some reason the coils are sort of M shaped, so I can only reach the front part with the vacuum cleaner. How can I remove the dust from the rest of the coils? I don't have a compressor, so I can't use compressed air to blow the dust off. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ob91H.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ob91Hm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;You can see the front coil, and the collected dust behind it.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7137" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-07-15T06:31:50.320" LastActivityDate="2018-05-01T15:49:55.697" Title="How to remove dust from fridge coils?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7677" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7676" CreationDate="2015-07-14T18:49:11.853" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you have a hair blow dryer? That would definitely help.  An inexpensive can of compressed air could work too.  (Both of those would be extremely messy; it might help to be running one or more household vacuums around the refrigerator at the same time.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect you could also get a feather duster wand.  (A specific brand comes to mind, but it's not polite to mention brands on this forum!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-07-14T18:49:11.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7670" CreationDate="2015-07-14T21:11:53.520" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;No hack answer this, but there's only one thing that might work well - Vanish, the powder stuff in a container that you mix with water in the right ratio. Drop the sneakers into the solution and soak for six hours, then run them through the washing machine. Only suitable if your trainers can be put through such a process though... but this seems to get out the most resistant stains except for rust. You can only do this if the sneakers are not leather, and the eyelets for the lace holes aren't made of metal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise, Vanish Gold might do it - never tried it personally - that's a liquid and you apply it direct to the stain, rub it in with the cap for a while, then put through the wash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-07-14T21:11:53.520" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7680" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7707" CreationDate="2015-07-15T11:03:40.103" Score="2" ViewCount="881" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have dirt and stains on my car's seat which is made of fabric. Since the car was a topline one and I don't like non-fabric seats, I'd like to preserve it. How can I clean them cost effectively?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7488" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-07-05T08:15:41.917" LastActivityDate="2019-07-05T08:15:41.917" Title="How can I clean my car seat which is made of fabric?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7681" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7680" CreationDate="2015-07-15T11:19:22.930" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It very much depends on how dirty they are.  I personally find the a good vacuum using the stiff brush attachment is sufficient for most seats.  There are various dry / foaming shampoo products specifically for this application which can help here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they are more stained it is possible to use a steam cleaner to clean them but you may need to leave the car with its windows open afterwards to allow the seats to dry out fully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am aware of at least one person who has removed their seats and unclipped the fabric covers from the seats so they could be run through a washing machine but this will be time consuming and will require a selection of tools and quite a lot of dis/re-assembly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T11:19:22.930" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7682" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-15T12:27:47.080" Score="11" ViewCount="10185" Body="&lt;p&gt;After a shower, my bathroom mirror is badly fogged over, which makes shaving inconvenient, and the worst part is, it just won't go away!  Wiping the glass barely does anything, and splashing water (hot or cold) on it washes the fog off for about half a second, and then it condenses and fogs up again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any good way to clear the mirror off without having to open the door and let the nice, warm, steamy air out of the room?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4590" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-15T13:14:01.657" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T01:43:27.673" Title="How can I defog a bathroom mirror?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-07-16T01:51:41.747" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7682" CreationDate="2015-07-15T13:13:21.650" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;One solution I've found that helps in this situation is to apply an automotive product intended for car windscreens to the mirror such as Rain-X.  When the bathroom is dry and humidity free, clean the mirror thoroughly making sure there is no residue left.  Old newspaper works surprisingly well.  Once it is completely clean and dry, apply Rain-X (or an alternative brand) as per the manufacturers instructions.  You should find that the mirror now doesn't get anywhere near as foggy as it did before.  I should warn you though, wiping the mirror will impair the performance of the product and you will have to re-apply it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T13:13:21.650" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7684" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7682" CreationDate="2015-07-15T13:34:43.997" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;I once discovered, that a &lt;strong&gt;hair dryer&lt;/strong&gt; entirely removes that fog.&#xA;Simply point the hair dryer at your mirror and blow &lt;em&gt;hot&lt;/em&gt; air out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually only defog the top middle of the mirror, so I can make sure my face is still as sexy as I remember it to be. ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T13:34:43.997" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7682" CreationDate="2015-07-15T15:34:07.300" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy PLASTIC shaving mirrors for this very reason. With mine, I find that pointing the shower at it for a few seconds is enough to stop it steaming up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I sometimes also use a free-standing glass mirror. With that, splashing the mirror with water isn't enough, you need to get the mirror too hot for steam to condense. I usually run very hot water over it for 10 seconds or more - or even immerse it in a sink of hot water if that's convenient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T15:34:07.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7682" CreationDate="2015-07-15T17:33:34.727" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fogless shaving mirrors exist. Just Google them. (Not much of a lifehack, but it is a solution!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T17:33:34.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7688" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2015-07-15T17:42:18.080" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lot of post about using enzyme  base cleaners on plywood subfloors.Not a good idea.Reason, these types of cleaners eat the urine compounds,then continue on to eat the cellulose fibers in the wood itself.Cellulose is what gives wood it's strenght.&#xA;I used one of the first enzymatic  cleaners on the market, purchased on the net and cost a fortune.While it did remove the smell, it also ate the floor, it took several years but one day I stepped right through the floor. In essence it worked, had to rip out the floor. Now these products warn not to use on unfinished wood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7493" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T17:42:18.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7689" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7682" CreationDate="2015-07-15T18:05:23.913" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a workaround, you could shave &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; taking a shower. Not only does it avoid the fogged-mirror problem, it also makes rinsing excess shaving cream easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7494" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T18:05:23.913" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7690" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7670" CreationDate="2015-07-15T18:22:53.713" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use cream of tartar (from the spice aisle) for blood.  Make sure you don't wash the stain with hot or warm water first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wet the spot with cold water, sprinkle on some cream of tartar, rub it in, let it sit for at least 10 minutes.  Then, without rinsing, do some scrubbing with an old toothbrush.  Then continue scrubbing while rinsing under a stream of cold water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not so sure this next idea will help, but as a second step, you could try the following, which is popular in Mexico for general spot removal on white fabric: squeeze some fresh lemon or lime juice on the spot, and put the article in the sun for a few hours.  Then wash and rinse well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a final step, the shoe cleaning aisle in a store will have some white liquid stuff designed to put on white leather shoes, and you could try a dab of that to even out the color.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5433" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T18:22:53.713" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="363" CreationDate="2015-07-15T18:26:05.437" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pinch just below the torn opening with two fingers, so that your fingers are controlling the direction the catsup is going -- ideally, downward.  This works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5433" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T18:26:05.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7692" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2015-07-15T18:30:56.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Quick solution which is more hygienic than licking your finger: touch your tongue to a spot near the cut edge of the bag.  I figure that the bag, having just come off the roll or the stack, must be cleaner than your finger is in a grocery store environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5433" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T18:30:56.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7682" CreationDate="2015-07-15T23:37:41.757" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple cheap method - use 50-50 solution of vinegar &amp;amp; water, add a dash of dishwashing soap, spray on the mirror and wipe it clean with old newspaper/towel.&#xA;mirror will be fog free for a few days &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7498" LastActivityDate="2015-07-15T23:37:41.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7695" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7682" CreationDate="2015-07-16T01:43:27.673" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's a smaller bathroom, what I find works really really quickly is to open and close the door quickly, you can feel the draft you're pulling into the room and the air you're pushing out. Try it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7499" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T01:43:27.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7696" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-16T03:38:52.353" Score="9" ViewCount="47917" Body="&lt;p&gt;I get into bed because I am tired. When I am tired, I don't like to get out of bed. That simple.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This Rube Goldberg shows one simple way to shut the lights without getting out of bed:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DHkUK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DHkUKm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a simpler way to accomplish this burdening task without getting out of bed?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Edit&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although my switch is a normal flip switch, I'm interested in hearing solutions for all types of switches since I am sure others in the community have the same issue with different kinds of switches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w154W.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7500" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-02-20T17:42:19.090" Title="How to turn off the lights without getting out of bed?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7697" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-16T08:05:03.760" Score="5" ViewCount="447" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm looking to use binder clips to hold cables from falling behind my desk, and I have seen life hacks on this. The one thing I have not found is how to select the right one for the job. The surface I would be attaching the clip to is 1.8cm or just under 3/4 of an inch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7502" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-16T16:48:04.263" LastActivityDate="2018-06-02T19:34:18.127" Title="Using binder clips to hold cables" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7697" CreationDate="2015-07-16T10:32:36.280" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're right, I don't think there IS a right-size clip for this. I have an 18mm desktop too and the medium-sized clip (32mm wide) won't fit. If it DID fit, the lever part would be too big for most cables - they would drop right through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So we need to be using the smaller clips - and that means a thinner (very thin) desktop. The only thing I can suggest is that you try using the BIGGEST clip to attach a piece of cardboard or plywood to the desk surface - then have the smallest clips on that piece of thin board to hold the cables.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: I was quite impressed with this that I just found on Google Images. I shows that the largest clips CAN be used but in a slightly different way:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/u18So.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2015-07-16T10:58:40.907" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T10:58:40.907" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7700" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7696" CreationDate="2015-07-16T11:05:01.317" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two ideas spring into mind, so I have to make two answers to this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Remote control&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Today there exists loads of remote controlling actions in the shops, just try searching for &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=remote+control+ligth+switch&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;remote control light switch&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=remote+control+ligth+bulb&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;remote control light bulb&lt;/a&gt; or variations over these terms. Tons of solutions will be given to remote control to switch either the switch or the bulb. Controls can be a separate remote control or an app in your smart phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However where is the fun and lifehack of this solution? Enter the line remote switch:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NpiRn.png&quot; alt=&quot;Line operated remote switch&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you add a few hooks/rings you can run a line from the light switch to your bed, and in the configuration shown you would detach the line from the end hook releasing the hammer which falls down and turns of the light!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Variations over this if you have different kind of switches could easily be made. If you have the ones with a tap sticking out you could possibly make it go both on and off using the line and a sliding mechanism close to the switch&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T11:05:01.317" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7701" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7696" CreationDate="2015-07-16T11:23:36.120" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two ideas spring into mind, so I have to make two answers to this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Delay switches&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of using remote controls as suggested in another answer, you could also add some sort of delay mechanism to turn off the lights. This could be in the form of &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=timer+delay+switches&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;timer delay switches&lt;/a&gt; which can be tuned to shut of the light after a given amount of time (enough for you to get into bed). These switch could either be built into the switch by electricians, or you could use the 'kitchen safety' variants and put a lamp instead of your kitchen appliance into it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But yet again, where is the fun and lifehack of this solution? Here is a suggestion for a DIY delay switch solution:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6sp0S.png&quot; alt=&quot;Bottle delay switch&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The principle here is that you build a little bracket around the light switch, which are constructed out of three main parts:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The bracket holding everything together&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A receiving container which slides within the bracket, so that when it is heavy enough it will push the light switch and turn of the lights. You might need to modify the bottom of this container so as there is a point/stick/... which easily hits the switch&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A delivering container which has a small hole delivering the content into the receiver after a suitable length of time&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my drawing I've used a water bottle with a hole in the side, and some mug to receive the water. Normally water and electricity is &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; a good combination, but this setup should be safe as long as you don't have more water in the bottle then can fit into the receiving container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could of course also switch to sand or some other media, but water is the simplest to describe and to make! When you want to use this device you turn on the light, and insert the bottle with enough water to give you a proper delay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T11:23:36.120" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7702" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7697" CreationDate="2015-07-16T11:35:06.937" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To my experience these clips do &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; come in a great variety of sizes, which could give you a little problem. However as long as you have one which is too large it is simply a matter of attaching something beneath the surface to make it a better fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could either fold up some paper or cardboard or even a strip of wood, and put this below the desk so it is not visible. This should make the standard sizes of clips an easy fit to your desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T11:35:06.937" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7676" CreationDate="2015-07-16T11:56:20.633" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;After doing a search for &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=whirlpool+side+by+side+refrigerator+clean+coils&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;whirlpool side by side refrigerator clean coils&quot;&lt;/a&gt; there are some videoes suggesting variations over this procedure:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Empty out the refrigerator to make it easier to handle, and disconnect it from the main supply&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get another person to tilt the refrigerator, so that the bottom is easier available (Do not tip it over, but just tilt it enough for you to get access under it)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use your choice of cleaner to clean out the coils. Some cleaners which are available:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vacuum cleaner (with or without the possiblity to reverse the air flow)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Damp, soft cloths&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=refrigerator+coil+brush&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Refrigerator coil brush&lt;/a&gt; or other sorts of suitable brushes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reset the refrigerator, fill it and turn it back on again &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T11:56:20.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7704" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7676" CreationDate="2015-07-16T12:11:38.077" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you fit your vacuum cleaner with it's narrow nozzle and tape two or three drinks straws securely into this you can then use the vacuum cleaner on a relatively low setting to get right in between the fridge coils with the end of the drinks straws which are now effectively the end of your vacuum cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't advise doing this if you can't reduce your vacuum cleaner to a low power as of full power you risk overheating and damaging the vacuum cleaner with prolonged use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T12:11:38.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7705" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4004" CreationDate="2015-07-16T12:16:07.490" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another option building on the heat line of thoughts, is to use one or two plastic bags filled with warm water, and then put these in contact with the padlock, i.e. one on either side. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leave for a few minutes, and the padlock should have thawed and be easily opened again!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T12:16:07.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7706" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7696" CreationDate="2015-07-16T16:06:42.860" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a long stick. You might have to build up your arm strength to hold it depending on how far your stick will reach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the switch you are flipping is a toggle style, then moving the remote end of the stick will change the switch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the switch you are flipping is a rotary style (think lamp twist switch), you can use tape attach the stick to the switch.  This method may leave the stick where it is a hazard to passersby.  Mark your stick responsibly where appropriate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-07-20T14:48:57.997" LastActivityDate="2015-07-20T14:48:57.997" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7707" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7680" CreationDate="2015-07-16T16:10:54.507" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a stiff brush with lots of plastic bristles, one that has a corner so you can get into corners easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Small section at a time brush in a circular motion, not rough as it will pull the fibers and make it look webby, try to break the dirt loose. Then with a vacuum go over the area brushed to see if it removed the dirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More than likely you will need to use a shampooing agent, carpet cleaner works great, I usually opt in for one with enzymes in it to kill any smell. They sell these at most hardware stores. While you're there, also get a spray bottle for the cleaning agent. Mix to your ratio and spray it on lightly, you don't want to soak it but you want to get the very base of the fabric. Try a small hidden area first to make sure it wont bleach your fabric. Use the brush to gently foam it, then vacuum with shop vac.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let it air dry in the sun with windows rolled down. If its night or cold, you can stick a corded heater in the car with windows slightly cracked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7506" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T16:10:54.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7708" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7710" CreationDate="2015-07-16T16:22:16.670" Score="4" ViewCount="6664" Body="&lt;p&gt;What could be a good way to remove critters from a car (cockroaches, ants, etc.)? I want to avoid using insecticides, since this will leave an unpleasant odor on the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1861" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-16T16:47:50.507" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T09:19:37.257" Title="How to remove critters from car?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7709" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7708" CreationDate="2015-07-16T18:12:25.153" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not certain this will work, but you could park your car in bright sun on a hot day for the whole day. It should heat up and cause the critters to either flee or die.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T18:12:25.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7710" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7708" CreationDate="2015-07-16T19:31:22.417" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe that first of all you should have a thorough carwash. Then let it be in the sun to dry. There are some insecticides in solid form that can be placed at different locations inside car which have less odour. You can also place camphor at different locations as it also repels ants and many insects. The only thing is it is imflammable but I don't think it will mean a lot when properly placed. Moreover camphor has sweet smell and is also good for health. Camphor also acts as biopesticide.&lt;br&gt;&#xA; *Leave a few tea bags of mint tea near area where the ants seem most active.Dry crushed mint leaves or cloves also work as ant deterrents.&lt;br&gt;&#xA; *Usage of diatomaceous earth could be very effective method and you would find coackroaches dying within 48 hours.Keep this in car and also sprinkle it in appropriate locations.&lt;br&gt;&#xA; *Mix 1 litre water,one teaspoon of borax and a cup of sugar.Soak cotton balls in the solution and place them in containers containing hole in lid.Ants will carry it back and eventually kill their colony.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7347" LastEditorUserId="7347" LastEditDate="2015-07-17T09:19:37.257" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T09:19:37.257" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7711" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7708" CreationDate="2015-07-16T21:11:37.930" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to find out how they are getting in. Cars should be able to keep bugs out unless the windows/doors are open. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If those are closed and you still get bugs you need to figure out where they are getting in or they'll keep appearing. If you've got a rust problem creating holes, you can get expanding foam insulation to fill the holes and keep them out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T21:11:37.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7712" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7708" CreationDate="2015-07-16T21:53:47.450" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, you have to remove whatever is attracting the bugs. Insects don't colonize your car because they like to annoy you; they do so because there's something inside which they like (probably that they consume). So, if your kid's been spilling Jolt on the upholstery, you'll need to clean out all that sugar (I'm guessing the critters don't go for the caffeine). And, while you're at it, clean the whole car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, there are passive bug traps that may do what you need (e.g. Roach Motels). Tape a few down under the seats, and check them in a week. If there's nobody home, throw them out and declare victory; if there is, then replace them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Third, if you still have problems, you may have to bend your &quot;no pesticide&quot; rule. Camphor explicitly works by smell, so you may want to avoid that. But, if you selectively spray in critical areas (e.g. edges of carpet) then you may get what you want without too much odor. And then, leave the car windows open to get the smell out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7247" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T21:53:47.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7713" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7525" CreationDate="2015-07-16T22:10:47.983" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Seeing that there was no response to this question I did a google search for &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=remove+smell+after+house+fire&quot;&gt;remove smell after house fire&lt;/a&gt; which lists some alternatives as to how to handle the smell after a fire. However none of the solutions seems to be quick and easy, or does guarantee anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A summary of what to do related to different areas affected by smoke are as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ventilate as much as possible&lt;/em&gt; &amp;mdash; If available use extra fans to build a little overpressure and circulate the air throughout the house&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Wash walls, surfaces, cupboards, ...&lt;/em&gt; &amp;mdash; using either vinegar solutions, normal detergents, dish soap, or even careful usage of &lt;a href=&quot;http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/989097&quot;&gt;trisodium phosphate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Leave stuff to pick up the odour&lt;/em&gt; &amp;mdash; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43427903.tip.html&quot;&gt;plain charcoal&lt;/a&gt;, bowls of vinegar, coffe powder, (heavy) incense&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Baking soda and vacuum&lt;/em&gt; &amp;mdash; For carpets and furniture, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_5108427_naturally-smoke-smells-after-fire.html&quot;&gt;sprinkle baking soda on them, leave overnight and vacuum&lt;/a&gt; (preferably with a vacuum with HEPA filter)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Wash clothes&lt;/em&gt; &amp;mdash; possibly repeat washing cycle (before drying clothes) with combinations of detergents, vinegar and washing soda&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mothering.com/forum/311-mindful-home/1034256-i-can-t-get-smell-smoke-fire-out-my-house.html#post13095202&quot;&gt;Ozone treatment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt; &amp;mdash; Do be aware that some consider this experimental, and there are &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ozonegen.html#how_is_ozone_harmful&quot;&gt;risks involved&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even after doing all of these, then there seems to a general concensus that you do need time, and you'll reduce the smell but it is hard to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of the articles which I've based this answer upon are these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mothering.com/forum/311-mindful-home/1034256-i-can-t-get-smell-smoke-fire-out-my-house.html&quot;&gt; I can't get the smell of smoke (from a fire) out of my house!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thriftyfun.com/Removing-Smoke-Odor-After-a-House-Fire-Guide.html&quot;&gt;Removing Smoke Odor After a House Fire&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-fire-smoke-smell-apartment-8328.html&quot;&gt;How do I Remove Fire Smoke Smell From Apartment?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_5108427_naturally-smoke-smells-after-fire.html&quot;&gt;How to Naturally Remove Smoke Smells After a Fire&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ozonegen.html&quot;&gt;Ozone Generators that are Sold as Air Cleaners&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-16T22:10:47.983" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7714" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-07T15:11:41.933" Score="7" ViewCount="217" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm trying to make an external ankle-foot orthotic for myself.  Most all of these devices have a foot plate that goes inside the shoe and is uncomfortable as hell after any length of time.  I'm trying to make one that attaches to the outside of the shoe.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm modeling it after this AFO &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pdyk6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, like I said, I want to mount it to the outside of my shoe instead of having a foot plate.  Basically, I want to extend those rods in the photo, and run them down the length of the shoe.  Something like this...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2tWOr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2tWOrm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The red is the plastic rod&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the moment I'm unsure on how to come up with a solid attachment to the shoe.  The rods will generate quite a bit of force on the shoe, so it has to be quite strong.  I understand that the soles of athletic shoes are fairly soft and that it may be a non-starter, but I'd like to give it a try.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, that said, are there any good ways to make this attachment?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7525" OwnerDisplayName="CJ F" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2015-07-19T13:35:35.043" LastActivityDate="2015-07-20T12:25:11.790" Title="Attaching plastic rods to midsole of a shoe" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7715" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-17T01:24:00.233" Score="6" ViewCount="1483" Body="&lt;p&gt;The water supply in my neighborhood is very hard, and as a result, we installed a water softener.  However, now I find it difficult to rinse off when in the shower.  I rinse and rinse and rinse and I still feel like there is soap on my skin.  In researching the problem, I have come across the notion that soft water actually rinses quicker, and the slippery sensation is not caused actually by soap. (&quot;Soft water reduces the surface tension of the soap, which changes the way the water “wets” your skin, making you feel more “slippery”&quot;) However, the stinging in my eyes makes this very hard to believe that there isn't still soap there!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a trick I can use to rinse off as quickly as with normal or hard water so that I don't get soap stinging my eyes after thoroughly rinsing off my head?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1962" LastActivityDate="2020-02-13T05:50:35.343" Title="how can I rinse off quickly in the shower?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7716" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7714" CreationDate="2015-07-17T01:43:04.570" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Be wary of the lack of traction if you attach it to the bottom of the sole. Cut a slit in the heel and slip it under the insole. Secure it using the pull strap and the top eyelets with some lace. Hot-glue might work to keep the bottom in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2866" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T01:43:04.570" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7715" CreationDate="2015-07-17T08:05:23.333" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using far less soap.  We moved from a hard to a soft water area and found that the amount of soap required to form a lather was significantly less in soft water than hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T08:05:23.333" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4004" CreationDate="2015-07-17T08:09:30.407" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are miles from anywhere and you don't have anything with you described above and your survival depends on what's on the other side of the door there is a fairly unsavory way to thaw the lock to allow you to operate it; urinate on it.  It's not pleasant but it will raise the temperature of the padlock and thaw any ice in the mechanism.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T08:09:30.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7715" CreationDate="2015-07-17T10:42:01.613" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know exactly what you mean. I was the same when I first installed a water softener, I never felt as though the soap was rinsed off me. After a while, you will start to accept that the soap is actually gone .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also experienced the same thing regarding soap in my eyes, but that was just because I was using too much soap, you need far less with softened water. Again, you will get used to this over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: if you really want to rinse yourself in hard water, you could try taking a bucket into the shower which you have filled from the COLD KITCHEN TAP as this is unlikely to be supplied from the softener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2015-07-17T11:46:43.560" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T11:46:43.560" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7417" CreationDate="2015-07-17T12:23:58.157" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use water proof gaffer tape. This is a very strong binding tape that will keep out water. The difference between gaffer tape and Duct tape is it is slightly more expensive, however the adhesive element won't leave a residue on the window which can happen with Duct Tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Based on your description this should hold up as a temporary measure, and it is easily removed when the weathers nice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rossco&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7517" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T12:23:58.157" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7723" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-17T16:39:29.300" Score="6" ViewCount="753" Body="&lt;p&gt;What are some cost-effective methods to clean a silver necklace or bracelet using homemade solutions? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One method I know is to submerge a jewelry in a salt bath (1 teaspoon of table salt + strips of aluminum foil + tap water). But I am afraid that my the layer of my jewelry will peel off.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. How about stainless steel jewelries, can you cite some methods. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7357" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-21T11:50:45.523" LastActivityDate="2018-07-26T09:22:40.290" Title="Best way to clean or shine a silver jewelry" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;metals&gt;&lt;jewelry&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7725" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="66" CreationDate="2015-07-17T18:04:24.953" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep a space heater on underneath the mirror.  Make sure it's on before you start showering.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is in some ways a variant of the blow dryer answers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7520" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T18:04:24.953" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7727" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2015-07-17T23:45:17.100" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on how the crevice to clean is shaped, an old (but reasonably clean) toothbrush can work quite well.&#xA;This seems to work well on the narrow spaces where plastic pieces come together, or decorative grooves in a device, where dirt or dust sometimes builds up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7523" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T23:45:17.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7728" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4032" CreationDate="2015-07-18T03:16:39.967" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the plastic of the button is thick enough, one could make a recessed power button.&#xA;This could be done by taking apart the button and, using either a sander or something like a dremel tool, cutting/sanding down the top off the button's (moving) plastic part&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When reassembled, the result would be a recessed power button, which would be more difficult to press accidentally, but would still be fully functional.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7523" LastActivityDate="2015-07-18T03:16:39.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7729" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2002" CreationDate="2015-07-18T03:34:13.980" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I notice that the appartment is two floors above the router.&#xA;Because of the way the radio signal is emitted from the antenna, almost none of it goes straight up if the antenna is vertical. (One trick to visualise where most of the signal goes is to imagine a donut threaded onto the antenna. No signal at the ends of the antenna, but all around the sides, good signal.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This means that you must &lt;strong&gt;point the side of the antenna towards the direction in which you want to have the best signal&lt;/strong&gt;. In this case, that would mean setting up the antenna so it's almost parallel to the ground.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will work with any router which has a positionable antenna. Plus, it's free!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A note about multiple antennas: place the antennas at 90 degrees from eachother, in a &quot;V&quot; shape, to get the best overall coverage, since each antenna will be covering the other's &quot;dead zone&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope this helps :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7523" LastActivityDate="2015-07-18T03:34:13.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7730" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5641" CreationDate="2015-07-18T13:12:41.257" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try cutting an old sock that has a loose weave (the type your grandmother gives you that never fits anyway). Tie it off with a rubber band or hair scunci, then push it down and shape it in the coffee tray.  Essentially it would make a large tea bag. This has worked great for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7526" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-07-19T01:30:05.853" LastActivityDate="2015-07-19T01:30:05.853" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7731" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7696" CreationDate="2015-07-18T18:20:36.610" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My solution is to use a lamp with a Tabletop Dimmer, for my lamp that is not within reach of the bed.  I bought one for my grandad when he was 95.  The device works like a 'switch extension'.  It plugs into a wall outlet (mine is operated with a wall switch, which I turn off when I'm not in the room), &amp;amp; the lamp plugs into the back of it.  For folks with poor eyesight, like me, it can be dimmed to provide just enough watts to act as a nightlight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7530" LastEditorUserId="12465" LastEditDate="2016-02-19T13:02:58.433" LastActivityDate="2016-02-19T13:02:58.433" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7696" CreationDate="2015-07-18T23:19:58.720" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another day, another idea (or two):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Light Sensor Lamp&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If carefully placed you could have a lamp/bulb with light sensor, so that when you are entering the room, or leaving the bed the sensor triggers and lights up the room. Do be aware so not let the sensor trigger when you are in bed and move at night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used a LED flashlight with light sensor like this in an adjoining room to my bedroom which I had to cross to get to the batroom. When triggered it stayed on for approx 30 secs, which gave me enough time to cross the room. In addition in case of power failure, it would light up for a minute allowing me to find the light and use it as an emergency flashlight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-18T23:19:58.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7733" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7696" CreationDate="2015-07-18T23:22:29.267" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another day, another idea (or two):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Clapper Switch for Lights&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some years make it was very fashionable to use clap on/clap off lights. This could possibly also be an interesting variation over the remote control light option. (That is as long as you don't have a partner which would be awakened by you clapping... )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-18T23:22:29.267" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7735" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1775" CreationDate="2015-07-19T03:45:04.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have often found that a tube sock around a brick makes an excellent book end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7112" LastActivityDate="2015-07-19T03:45:04.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7723" CreationDate="2015-07-19T17:15:57.493" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take toothpaste and a toothbrush and clean the jewelry like you clean your teeth. I use Colgate toothpaste to clean my ring and it shines as if it were new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1768" LastEditorUserId="17" LastEditDate="2015-07-19T17:19:51.220" LastActivityDate="2015-07-19T17:19:51.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7738" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-17T16:48:17.720" Score="-1" ViewCount="189" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put things in a paper box. This is good for saving spaces and moving. But that makes it difficult to find things. NFC stickers would have been perfect if it worked within 1 meter range, but that technology seems to work only within a few centimeters, so I cannot scan it outside a box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any other technology? If there is no such thing, what would be an efficient method in this digital age? Of course, the simplest way is to write down the names of things in a box on the box itself, but when there are many things and lots of boxes, writing/finding would take long. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="Sin Jeong-hun" LastActivityDate="2015-08-05T13:36:24.310" Title="Any affordable technology to detect things in a paper box?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7738" CreationDate="2015-07-17T21:47:41.463" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I kind of like the lifehack comment. So, you could always try a toluene-infused object identification instrument:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zdwZ9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then put numbers on the boxes, and on the backs of photos of what's in the boxes (so you'd also use a good old-fashioned camera, or a new fangled digital one, whichever):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/59KL7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if you wanted to go a step further, you could probably even find a free or cheap little stuff-tracking database program on the Web that would let you attach digital photos of the contents of the boxes to the numbers that you write on the boxes, or get a copy of something like Access or Filemaker Pro and create your own:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ouPGM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="Craig" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-21T11:50:01.037" LastActivityDate="2015-07-21T11:50:01.037" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7740" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7738" CreationDate="2015-07-17T22:01:30.520" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about a transparent plastic box?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="iLikeDirt" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T22:01:30.520" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7738" CreationDate="2015-07-17T22:59:04.670" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure if there is prebuilt hardware to accomplish your task but take a look at RFID (the father of NFC) solutions.  RFID usually can work up to a few feet at least.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14096" OwnerDisplayName="kinar" LastActivityDate="2015-07-17T22:59:04.670" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7744" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1775" CreationDate="2015-07-20T09:34:24.547" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could make them from cardboard boxes. Cut away material from the box so that it has 3 side. These will be a bottom side, a rear side and a left/right side. The books will weigh down the bottom side, whilst the left/right side is supported by the rear side. In effect it's like a standar L-shaped bookend, but with rear bracing to compensate for the flimsy material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-07-20T09:34:24.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7723" CreationDate="2015-07-20T10:04:41.000" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The professional way to clean jewellery is to use an ultrasonic bath.  The vibration releases the dirt particles from the smallest recesses of the jewellery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To do this as a hack you need to replicate the vibration as best you can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place the jewellery in a small dish and cover it with water in which you add a small amount of washing up liquid.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This now needs to be vibrated.  Good sources of vibration about the house would include a washing machine on a spin cycle or a loudspeaker.  Obviously you need to take care that no spillage of the liquid can occur and the dish doesn't slide off onto the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leave the dish to vibrate for 15-20 minutes and rinse off the jewellery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should remove much of the dirt.  No scrubbing or brushing has taken place.  This works for any metal, not just silver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2015-07-20T10:04:41.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7746" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2015-07-20T11:51:48.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;h2&gt;A single long strand of hair === AWESOME DENTAL FLOSS!!!&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cjK3O.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7500" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-07-20T20:35:38.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7714" CreationDate="2015-07-20T12:25:11.790" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;At the moment I'm leaning towards trying out screw-eyes and/or screw hooks.  It may not be a long term solution, but should hold the rods well enough that I can work on getting the calf sleeve and rod shape correct.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7525" LastActivityDate="2015-07-20T12:25:11.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7748" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7696" CreationDate="2015-07-20T14:48:29.670" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get someone else to do it for you, (e.g., spouse, significant other, child, parent, pet, etc.). How you train this being to perform the task is way beyond the scope of this question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-07-20T14:48:29.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7754" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7756" CreationDate="2015-07-21T04:12:34.423" Score="7" ViewCount="1890" Body="&lt;p&gt;My dogs keep scratching up our leather couch. We have tried putting blankets over the couch, but they fall off or just look bad.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions for smoothing(removing) the scratches that are already on the couch?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7568" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-07-21T05:24:41.873" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T17:12:43.773" Title="How to smooth out scratched leather?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7755" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7762" CreationDate="2015-07-21T08:27:23.777" Score="5" ViewCount="32604" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a &lt;strong&gt;jug&lt;/strong&gt; of water which is either made of glass or made of some kind of plastic like acrylic or perhaps a kind of polymer. I want a &lt;strong&gt;non-invasive&lt;/strong&gt; method for identifying the bottle's material. The two methods I find on google are: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Applying heat, and &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scratching the material with a knife. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both will damage the bottle, therefore they are &lt;strong&gt;invasive&lt;/strong&gt; methods. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7569" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-07-23T17:13:15.280" LastActivityDate="2019-01-24T15:26:46.750" Title="How to differentiate glass from plastic?" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7756" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7754" CreationDate="2015-07-21T09:48:34.157" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You may use olive oil, baby oil, or saddle oil. After applying it to the scratch, buff it maybe for an hour. This will allow color from the nearby spot to spread. This method is good for deeply pigmented leather.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could also use a damp cloth. Place it over the scratch and iron it for about 10 seconds. If the method doesn't work, you may like to try a second time. This method is applicable to leather of aniline type and I don't know whether it is banned in your country. Also it will bring out natural oil in leather.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Another method is that you can dye it using shoe polish of same shade.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can also use a warm blower and buff on that area. Not too warm, as that may damage the leather. Use your hand to justify.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7347" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-07-23T17:12:43.773" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T17:12:43.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7757" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7801" CreationDate="2015-07-21T11:31:48.843" Score="1" ViewCount="4501" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've tried using windex with a microfiber cloth several times but it's not cutting through the filminess on the window. What household items should I try instead?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T13:09:20.187" Title="How to better clean the inside of my car's windshield?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7758" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7757" CreationDate="2015-07-21T12:37:35.517" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a grease built up on a window, the easiest thing to do is put some dish soap on a cloth and wipe it down. Dish soap is perfect for cutting through dirt and grime. Once you have the tough stuff removed, you'll need to use the Windex and lots of paper towels or, better yet, shop towels. I far prefer shop towels for cleaning my windshield on the inside because they are extremely tough and don't leave fibers. I personally can't stand using microfiber cloths on the interior windows in my car; they dirty too quick and end up just smearing the film around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2015-07-21T12:37:35.517" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7755" CreationDate="2015-07-21T14:09:45.273" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You won't require Scratching it, just tap it with finger nail and you will know by the sound what is it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A light plastic me produce a pop sound.&#xA;Glass would be hard and will produce a tunnn sound or no sound at all.&#xA;Hard plastic will be dull sound unlike glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7039" LastActivityDate="2015-07-21T14:09:45.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7761" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7800" CreationDate="2015-07-21T15:59:19.313" Score="1" ViewCount="17703" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a rug in the middle of the living room, I would like to make it thicker so it does not hurt when the children fall on it while playing. Someone advised me to but a suitable size of carpet underlay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know very little about these things but Google and Youtube search results shows that carpet underlay is something that we use for a totally different situation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Was the advice I got realistic? What other alternatives do I have?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QOxos.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;rug&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1208" LastEditorUserId="1208" LastEditDate="2018-07-15T14:52:17.037" LastActivityDate="2018-07-15T14:52:17.037" Title="Can I use carpet underlay for the purpose of making a rug thicker?" Tags="&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7762" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7755" CreationDate="2015-07-21T17:52:48.517" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Glass will be colder than plastic when you touch it. In addition, glass will warm up more slowly from the heat of your hand, whereas plastic will reach the same temperature as your hand within a few seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-07-21T17:52:48.517" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7763" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7761" CreationDate="2015-07-21T21:09:16.553" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to be careful with what you put under a rug because you can reduce the friction between the back of the rug and the floor. If you use underlay, you would need to ATTACH it to the rug and have the tackiest side in contact with the floor. I would imagine a few stitches or some Carpet Tape would be good enough to fix it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy rug non-slip material, I would put this between the underlay and the floor to improve the friction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-07-21T21:09:16.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7764" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7978" CreationDate="2015-07-22T10:44:07.810" Score="10" ViewCount="3002" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know of the test to check if an &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/416/15&quot;&gt;egg is still fresh&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, what techniques are there for keeping eggs fresh for longer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T19:54:36.750" Title="How best to prolong the shelf life of eggs?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;eggs&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7766" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7767" CreationDate="2015-07-22T15:14:51.470" Score="20" ViewCount="8614" Body="&lt;p&gt;Because it's the summer, I've been going to the beach a lot lately. Sometimes I'll go with family or friends, sometimes I'll just go alone. The thing is, I burn pretty easily, so I need to always put sunscreen on. When I'm with others, is isn't a problem to get sunscreen on my back because I can ask them to do it for me. When I'm alone, this &lt;em&gt;is&lt;/em&gt; a problem because I don't have the reach or flexibility to do it by myself, and I don't really feel comfortable asking strangers to do it for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there any easy way to apply sunscreen to my back by myself?&lt;/strong&gt; I can use either spray sunscreen or a lotion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-07-22T15:23:16.700" LastActivityDate="2018-02-19T02:16:00.060" Title="How to apply sunscreen to my back" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7767" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7766" CreationDate="2015-07-22T15:22:32.940" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a spare towel that you can stretch across your back. Apply liberal amounts of sunscreen to the towel. Rub the sunscreen into your back using the pressure of keeping the towel tight across your back. If you have skin folds, you may have to work at getting into the crevices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DGUDC.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DGUDC.png&quot; alt=&quot;Towel drying&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-07-22T15:22:32.940" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7768" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7764" CreationDate="2015-07-22T15:46:48.270" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Turning eggs upside down once a week keeps eggs staying fresh much longer - at least two months (by which time I'm all out of eggs). In order to remember whether I've turned them, I put a mark on the top of the eggs when I buy them and turn them each weekend. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have only tried this with refrigerated eggs but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work with eggs at room temperature either...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastActivityDate="2015-07-22T15:46:48.270" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7766" CreationDate="2015-07-22T20:08:49.793" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;You mentioned spray sunscreen. It seems as though the spray should work well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure there's little or no wind. Shelter yourself behind a car or building if needed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the spray canister in your right hand.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reach up over your right shoulder and spray down the center of your back.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move your hand over your head so it's over your left shoulder.  Spray down diagonally over your back.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reach up underneath your left arm and spray across your lower back.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the spray canister in your left hand, and repeat the mirror image of the three spraying steps.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first time you do it should be with a friend, even at home when there's no sun. They can confirm that you covered your whole back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This technique is probably wasteful, as much of the spray will just go into the air. But it should cover your back fairly completely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's worth noting that beaches should set up areas where solo people can gather and spray each others' backs. You can't be the only one with this challenge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-07-22T20:08:49.793" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7771" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7755" CreationDate="2015-07-22T20:59:44.843" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is what I have learned from experience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Glass and stone are cold. Plastic is warm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, obviously; there would be some exceptions like if the plastic were outside when it was quite cold while the glass was inside and warm. So; they will need to be around the same temperature. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as exact technique, I typically just hold the object in my hand for a few seconds (or at least have my skin against it); the plastic will warm to my hand almost immediately (and eventually you will probably sweat). However, glass will feel much colder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm planning to find a link to back me up on this. However, for now I will just leave it at the fact that I have been making jewelry for a while now and when I get a rag-tag box of beads from someone, this is how I tell whether they are glass (or stone) or not. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Here is a link to an &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.com/gds/Quick-Guide-on-knowing-if-a-stone-is-glass-or-plastic-/10000000178494148/g.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;E-Bay quick guide on knowing if a bead is glass or plastic&lt;/a&gt;.(This will work with larger objects such as what you have as well).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2015-07-22T23:21:54.430" LastActivityDate="2015-07-22T23:21:54.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7772" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7766" CreationDate="2015-07-22T23:47:14.207" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen pump sprays that work upside down or upright (the stem has openings at each end with little metal balls, oriented in opposite directions)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is much easier to spray reaching back over your shoulder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A pump that only work upright has a work-around: bend forward so your back is horizontal, then reach up and spray parallel to your back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2015-07-22T23:47:14.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7773" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7766" CreationDate="2015-07-23T03:04:03.897" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why not ask (politely, of course) for someone to do it ? Actually this is a pretty standard way to engage in a nice conversation or, perhaps, something else, at least here in Brazil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trick is to behave naturally. If all you want is the suncreen, then I´d suggest to look for a group of parents/grandparents with kids. Opting for sprays also reduces a lot any chance of being rejected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7606" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T03:04:03.897" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7775" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7766" CreationDate="2015-07-23T09:46:11.813" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;one way i can think of. Spread the sunscreen evenly on a clean floor. lie on your back on the sunscreen area and rub the back against the floor. clean the floor later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7614" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T09:46:11.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7766" CreationDate="2015-07-23T11:02:37.593" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a hand-held back massager, or a loofah on a stick, or a pancake flipper, or a fly swatter or anything with a long handle and a flat surface.  Apply the sunscreen to the flat part and rub it all over your back with the handle.  Maximum coverage, no waste and minimum looking-like-a-weirdo!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7325" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T11:02:37.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7780" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7766" CreationDate="2015-07-23T14:09:25.747" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;A paint roller, one of the small ones that's meant to go behind radiators or in small spaces - long handle, small roller. One with a foam roller is best, its easier to wash it afterwards...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T14:09:25.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7539" CreationDate="2015-07-23T15:24:32.037" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have the tools try removing it dipping it in paint and putting it back. Kidding thats ridiculous,  pop the wiper up,  puy many news paper through it and around it also,  spray paint it then&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7624" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T15:24:32.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7782" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7101" CreationDate="2015-07-23T15:31:21.153" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remove the battery as that may cause short circuiting, secondly just open up the phone and keep it in dry rice it absorbs moisture, if you can open up the phone more, do it and try to blow it in order to remove any condensed salt particles as they are conducting and may cause a short circuit.  If it still dosent work,  well gift her a new phone :p&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7624" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-07-23T17:15:31.093" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T17:15:31.093" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7783" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7798" CreationDate="2015-07-23T15:31:50.260" Score="13" ViewCount="1948" Body="&lt;p&gt;We went for a tracking camp a week ago. While collecting wood for a fire, I discovered that I was lost. My mobile was not receiving a signal and I felt hopeless. If I could only only have found the north side, I could have found my way back. Luckily, my mates discovered me after a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to figure out your current direction when you have lost your way? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7625" LastEditorUserId="2274" LastEditDate="2015-07-27T16:16:40.967" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T09:35:05.260" Title="How to find my way without a compass?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;camping&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7784" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7787" CreationDate="2015-07-23T15:46:03.867" Score="-1" ViewCount="194" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am programmer and have ADS so my problem in the most parts of my life  is concentrating because it's one of the important things I need. When I am programming, talking, making music, etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the past I took medicine but didn't feel so good so I started to train my brain to concentrate better and longer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I get distracted while I am doing my stuff and I am forced to isolate myself to a place where nobody is, but then I got distracted by the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are good tips to make it easier?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7626" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-07-23T18:17:15.090" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T18:17:15.090" Title="Best way to focus on my task without getting distracted" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-07-23T18:32:04.557" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7784" CreationDate="2015-07-23T16:55:46.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I’m guessing that by ‘ads’ you mean some sort of attention deficit and/or hyperactivity disorder?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Could you talk to your boss about maybe taking several short breaks throughout the day rather than a single, long break?  You could use those short breaks to deal with distractions such as chatting to people, also maybe take a bit of exercise, then you may find yourself better able to concentrate while you are working.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if possible, arrange your work so that you have more than one task on the go at a time.  That way you can switch back and forth between them rather than trying to focus all day on a single task and getting mentally fatigued.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7325" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T16:55:46.703" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7788" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7783" CreationDate="2015-07-23T17:15:14.277" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can orient yourself without technology in a number of ways:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;moss grows on the north side of the tree (in the northern hemisphere)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the sun travels from east to west — if you know what time it is (roughly), you can roughly determine north based on the line perpendicular to the arc of the sun's path&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;at night, look for the Big Dipper — the two stars on the end of the scoop point to Polaris (the north star)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are lacking a map, simply knowing your orientation will likely not help you much. Look for landmarks or other points of interest in order to help determine which way you should head to find your way back. Any stream that you may have crossed is a good starting point since they are usually quite long and can divide the area into &quot;home side&quot; and &quot;lost side&quot;. If you crossed a stream only once, you're not on the &quot;home side&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7627" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T17:15:14.277" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7783" CreationDate="2015-07-23T19:37:31.080" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simple way is not to become lost in the first place.  Stay aware of the shape of the land around you, and keep landmarks in your head.  Where is the sun?  Did you go up or down a slope from your camp?  And so on...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unless you are on bare rock or hard-packed dirt, you'll have probably left some footmarks on the ground, so back-track on those.  If you walked through deep grass, you'll have bent it down and left a track.  And so on, with variations depending on your local terrain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T19:37:31.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7791" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-23T19:45:36.370" Score="1" ViewCount="191" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have several notebooks with writing them I'd like to scan. The books have soft covers, but the pages can't be taken out. Is there any easy way to scan them without manually flipping through all the pages? I do have access to a scanner with a paper feeder. The notes are important and I've been working on storing important documents in google drive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="4762" LastEditDate="2015-07-23T20:25:20.327" LastActivityDate="2015-07-26T20:25:25.933" Title="Scanning several pages in a book" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7766" CreationDate="2015-07-23T21:08:58.097" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want to use lotion - put some on the BACK of your hands. You can rub it into your back using the backs of your hands and the top of your forearms. Doing it like this instead of trying to use your hands normally, you won't be trying to twist your wrists in some unnatural way to reach further up into your back. Try it - you'll be surprised how much more natural it feels and how much further you can reach without straining.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7632" LastEditorUserId="7632" LastEditDate="2015-07-23T21:14:20.393" LastActivityDate="2015-07-23T21:14:20.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7793" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-24T14:48:07.543" Score="4" ViewCount="350" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a microwave (~1200W when running) and a fridge (~600W when starting, rough/approximate measurement) on the same circuit, and whenever they are both running, the circuit breaker (110V, 15A) trips. Is there any easy way that I can have the microwave always have power, but the fridge only have power when the microwave is NOT running (i.e. heating something)? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have seen &quot;energy saving&quot; power strips that power stuff down unless when a device is on, but I need the opposite of those - any ideas that I can hack together? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. #1 I am not really concerned about the fridge losing power suddenly or being unable to cool the stuff inside it for a few minutes while the microwave is running.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. #2: I am looking for an automated way, I don't want to have to use a switch or something that requires manual intervention&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2313" LastEditorUserId="2274" LastEditDate="2015-07-25T21:33:07.117" LastActivityDate="2017-03-07T14:58:04.270" Title="How to avoid tripping a breaker" Tags="&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;automation&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-03-10T10:43:40.707" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7796" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-24T17:18:54.433" Score="2" ViewCount="5431" Body="&lt;p&gt;My loafers (blue) have some velvet stuff on them. If I clean them with a cloth soaked in water then it turns them black in some areas which really makes them look ugly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even when I wash them, they attain a uneven colour. What is the best and easiest way to clean them?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;**UPDATE** &#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The material is same as:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UGDmB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UGDmB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7625" LastEditorUserId="7625" LastEditDate="2015-07-28T14:14:50.387" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T19:09:13.300" Title="Best way to clean loafers?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7797" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7783" CreationDate="2015-07-24T18:00:56.097" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Things you'll need: a needle, a bit paper, and some water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rub the needle on your hair and pour some water on a cup. Place the bit paper on the surface of the water. Now place the needle on the paper. The needle now turns and shows the north direction. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Concept: &lt;strong&gt;Static Electricity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;strong&gt;Bear Grylls&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastActivityDate="2015-07-24T18:00:56.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7798" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7783" CreationDate="2015-07-24T19:36:47.700" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://m.wikihow.com/Make-a-Compass&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This article&lt;/a&gt; pretty much explains how to build a compass with everyday things. Here is a summary with some additions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The principle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let a magnetised metallic &quot;needle&quot; float on some still water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step by step&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Create a still surface of water with a large enough opening to put something on it. You could for example use a hat, a hole in the groud, some carved piece of wood.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find something light that will float on it. The article speaks about a slice of a cork but you don't usually have that with you. I would rather use a leaf, some piece of paper (that won't soak too fast) or plastic, a very small piece of wood. It should be light and flat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a metallic &quot;needle-ish&quot; thingy. Could be an actual needle, a watch needle, a belt buccle needle,... It should be metallic as you'll need to magetize it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Magnetize the thing by rubbing it against an actual magnet, some fur, silk or even your own hair.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the needle on the floating thing. If you did well it will rotate until indicating a north-south direction.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Identify the North using any trick from other answers here. Technique in the article is more elaborate but technically if you happen to see the sun it's not that hard to figure out. Sun moves from east to west.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move on and bring that wood back :-)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here you go !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7163" LastActivityDate="2015-07-24T19:36:47.700" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7260" CreationDate="2015-07-24T20:38:10.620" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am particularly fond of using thumb tacks to hang objects. They have multiple uses and are removable. The only downside is that it will leave a tiny hole in the poster. I recommend of course using clear so that no colors are distracting from the poster's image. Depending on what type of frame you have, you can thumb tac the poster to the wooden frame in the top two corners, and then use another 1,2, or 3 thumb tacks (depending on weight) to hang the wooden frame. This all depends on weight. If you want to get creative, you can take some durable string or fabric cut into a strand and use it with the thumb tacks for a neat effect. It is all about weight balancing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7645" LastActivityDate="2015-07-24T20:38:10.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7761" CreationDate="2015-07-25T03:46:43.323" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are looking for something to make the carpet thicker, thus making it softer for children, an underlayment is not what you need.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An underlayment is a thin foam sheet that is typically used underneath wood flooring.  What you are going to need to look for is a rug pad.  If you go to your local home improvement store and ask their flooring department, they will show you the difference in the two products.  The underlayment comes in long rolls and is a thin foam material; whereas carpet padding is typically sold in pre-measured square foot sections (ie. 6'x8' section) or some stores may custom cut a pad for you if you would like them to (this could cost you a little more).  The carpet padding comes in lots of different sizes and lots of different thicknesses, so you can determine what is best for your family.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are unsure of these two options, you can research the two terms on the home depot website; it will give you more clarity on both products.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used carpet padding, and it makes quite a difference in the softness of the rug.  I will also tell you that @lefty is absolutely correct in that you need to use some type of carpet tape or adhesive to adhere the carpet padding to the rug.  Some padding has one side with a rubber grip on it, and this is the side you put on the floor to keep it in place.  If it does not, use the carpet tape on the padding as well to adhere it to the floor so that it does not move around while your kids are playing on the carpet - otherwise it will happen, and they will fall; it happened to my daughter, and then we went out and bought 2 rolls of carpet tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7646" LastActivityDate="2015-07-25T03:46:43.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7757" CreationDate="2015-07-25T03:58:33.527" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used dish soap before, and it did ok but you still have to go back over it with the windex.  I've actually found that using vinegar on windows has worked quite well.  I use it with the shop towels, as they don't leave the fibers behind that traditional paper towels do.  You can pick them up at any auto parts store, or even Wal-Mart (they're the blue towels in the auto section).  The vinegar cuts through the grime, and then I also like to go over it with the Rain-X product because it helps to prevent the glass from fogging up in the winter.  I've also found that in using the rain-x, I don't have to clean my windows as often - a nice little bonus for me, as I absolutely hate cleaning my car....I try to get my kids to do it, and sometimes bribe them  ;) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7646" LastActivityDate="2015-07-25T03:58:33.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7783" CreationDate="2015-07-25T13:02:13.447" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your watch and the sun make a perfect compass!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, you need to make sure your watch is set to normal/winter/non-daylight-saving time. (You don't have to actually change its time, just keep in mind that during the summer months, you might have to subtract one hour, depending on your country's time politics...)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, hold the watch flat and let the hour clock hand (or where it would be without daylight-saving time) point to the sun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After that, look where the 12 o'clock label points.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you now take the direction in between of 12 o'clock and your current clock hand's direction, this is the south!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Example:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's 8PM (20:00) and summer in a country using daylight-saving time, so the normal time would be 7PM (19:00). We let the 7 o'clock label point to the sun's position. The south is where the 3:30 label would point to (if we had one ;D), because that's the time in the middle of 12 o'clock and 7 o'clock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2274" LastActivityDate="2015-07-25T13:02:13.447" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7793" CreationDate="2015-07-26T02:24:59.617" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you suggest, it is probably possible to rewire a standard current-sensing power strip so that the slave outlet is turned &lt;em&gt;off&lt;/em&gt; when the master (microwave) outlet is drawing current. Most relays have single-pole-double-throw (SPDT) contacts, and switching the slave connection to the other side would work as desired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you'd rather make your own switch, a &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20150702092837/http://sound.westhost.com/project79.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;schematic from Elliott Sound Products&lt;/a&gt; should work. You could put a pilot lamp on the 12-v portion of the circuit to warn when the microwave can't be used, or just leave it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One possible issue, though: if the microwave starts &lt;em&gt;while the fridge compressor is already running&lt;/em&gt;, back-pressure builds while the fridge is off and it might require a few minutes delay before restarting the motor. Repeatedly switching a fridge compressor motor on and off (&lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20150528165252/http://lvhvac.com/cope_bulletins/17-1262.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;short-cycling&lt;/a&gt;) &lt;strong&gt;can damage it&lt;/strong&gt;; so add a large capacitor across the base and emitter of Q1 and a diode in series with the base to act as an ON time delay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="2429" LastEditDate="2017-03-07T14:58:04.270" LastActivityDate="2017-03-07T14:58:04.270" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7807" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-26T17:27:08.080" Score="3" ViewCount="224" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a few small objects I care about, which I'd like to protect from unfortunate accidents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Here are their stats&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;small total volume (~24cm^3, more or less &quot;half a glass&quot;), very small weight&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;worthless for anyone but me&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they also &quot;look&quot; worthless, i.e. it's not obvious that they are important for me, i.e. they might be mistaken for junk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;made of cloth&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been keeping in a glass jar for the last ~15 years, and previously I've kept in a tin box (for other ~15 years I guess). This has worked well so far, but I've never had risk factors besides insects and guests.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Being in a glass jar&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;makes it obvious that they are not to be thrown away by passer-bys&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;protects them from insects and dust&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;you see what's inside, you notice it has zero value, so even a random burglar likely wouldn't care (of course he might with to break the glass &quot;just because he likes to destroy stuff&quot;, I guess it happens sometimes)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it does &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; protect them from fires and earthquakes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Possible attack vectors&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fires&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insects&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Guests&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Burglars&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Earthquakes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Feel free to add other attack vectors I didn't think about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Given that I'll live on a second floor up a hill, I really wouldn't worry about floods, thought I might worry about &lt;em&gt;water&lt;/em&gt; (for instance if an apartment at the top of the building catches fire, then water is likely to drop down to the lower floors while they try to extinguish it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Given the situation, fire/water is then the most likely vector, together with insects, though I'm considering the others too, while I'm at it. This does not imply that fires are frequent here, just that the other attacks are much less frequent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Requirements&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it must resist to the &quot;inanimate&quot; attack vectors (especially Fires, better if also Earthquakes)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it must resist to insects or other vermins&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it must make some attempt to resist to people attack vectors (guests, burglars)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it should be very easily accessible, no key-codes, combinations, locks, etc. (unless they are a safety lock, which can be opened by people without keys or codes, but that is supposed to stay closed if it crashes or tumbles or something)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;better if it's transparent&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;better if it's movable (i.e. not embedded in a wall)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I shouldn't craft it myself (I'm not good with this sort of thing), but if I can find someone to craft it that's ok (i.e. it shouldn't be something so unusual that I can't easily find someone who crafts it)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;budget I'd say 100~1000€ (better if it's under 300€)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Observations&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, the more the container &quot;looks important&quot;, it might increase the resistance towards natural element, but decrease that against burglars, who might think it is precious. If they do, I doubt adding some &quot;ransom&quot; info could help: if you are breaking into my house, then you really don't want to contact me anyway, not for any sum I'd be inclined to spend anyway. Maybe a disclaimer such as &quot;this has no value for anyone besides me, srsly&quot; might work, maybe not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, I don't know what a good compromise might be in this area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1625" LastActivityDate="2017-09-25T12:35:46.593" Title="How do I protect small objects?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7791" CreationDate="2015-07-26T19:51:52.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get your smart phone, and pictures of each page your gonna upload. In the mean time, start getting to work on that book scanner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7662" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-07-26T20:25:25.933" LastActivityDate="2015-07-26T20:25:25.933" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7811" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7260" CreationDate="2015-07-27T09:48:01.187" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had great success in the past using binder/bulldog clips. The larger the poster, the larger the clips need to be (and/or more need to be used) but I have found that simply clipping a couple to the top of the poster works very well -- the 'wire' part of the clip can then be hung on a nail or similar, with no need for a frame. If the poster doesn't hang perfectly straight, you can use an additional clip at the bottom to 'weight' it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only risk from this method is a little creasing around where the clip 'bites' but I expect that would be less bad than marks left by tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/l8WqL.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/l8WqLm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Poster hung using binder clip&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7665" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-08-04T02:04:31.900" LastActivityDate="2015-08-04T02:04:31.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7812" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-27T11:38:03.100" Score="5" ViewCount="793" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd like to make some extra icepacks to put in my coolbag. The 2 commercial icepacks it comes with don't maintain the temperature for long enough, so I've tried supplementing them with plastic bottles of water that I've frozen. This works reasonably well but are there other containers that would work better and is there anything I could add to the water?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2021-05-23T06:22:15.047" Title="Make icepacks for a coolbag/coolbox" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7807" CreationDate="2015-07-27T20:46:41.387" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have conflicting needs: For useful fire protection, something like an inexpensive (~20€) &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/p/SentrySafe-0-18-cu-ft-Fire-Safes-Chest-1200/203327430&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;fire safe that &quot;withstands temperatures up to 1550° for up to 30 minutes&quot;&lt;/a&gt; would be needed, but that makes its contents seem more valuable to thieves. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B005P12F2K&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;safe that would also deter thieves&lt;/a&gt; (~200€) would be an order of magnitude more costly, but if it's &lt;em&gt;movable&lt;/em&gt;, a determined thief could take it. (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/thieves-stripping-copper-for-cash-from-vacant-homes/23195224&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Thieves even will pull apart walls to strip copper wire and pipe.&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The transparency requirement is incompatible with fire protection because heat transmitted by radiation would destroy the contents. You could put a photo of the objects on the container, though. However, if transparency is of prime importance, you could seal the object(s) in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.qsiquartz.com/index.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;fused quartz&lt;/a&gt; or, better, sapphire (fused aluminium oxide).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So pick the most important criteria to you and select something that fits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-07-27T20:46:41.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7814" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7812" CreationDate="2015-07-27T23:05:38.287" Score="3" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Use a mixture to modify the water's properties&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could use an antifreeze/water mixture that you put in a bottle. You will have a much lower freezing and higher boiling point that just water. This will allow you to keep your frozen packs at a lower temperature than plain ice for longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Safety Concerns&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will also need to be &lt;strong&gt;extremely careful with antifreeze around food and/or drinks as it is toxic to almost all mammals.&lt;/strong&gt; Other creatures may also have toxic reactions to the antifreeze.  Insure that if you use a recycled water bottle that it is &lt;strong&gt;extremely difficult&lt;/strong&gt; (&lt;em&gt;aim for impossible&lt;/em&gt;) for you and/or &lt;strong&gt;children&lt;/strong&gt; to get into it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Options&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also try using alcohol instead of water. It is the same principle as mixing antifreeze with water.  It is also much safer than antifreeze, but you will still need to modify the bottle to prevent child access.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-07-27T23:18:27.297" LastActivityDate="2015-07-27T23:18:27.297" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7812" CreationDate="2015-07-27T23:17:05.907" Score="3" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Insulate your cooler more effectively.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You didn't mention what type of cooler you are using, so I am guessing that you have a standard injection molded plastic cooler. If you have Styrofoam, then this answer won't work for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drill a hole into the injection molded plastic at one corner so that your hole makes it between the layers of plastic.  On the opposite corner, drill another hole so that will allow air to escape.  Buy a can of insulating spray foam at your favorite hardware store.  Following the instructions on the can, spray the foam into either of the holes you drilled previously.  Once you have foam flowing out the other hole, you will want to rotate the cooler to get the foam in as many places internally as possible.  Use the quick curing foam so you don't have to tape the holes closed.  Let it sit as per the instructions on the can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find that you have missed sections of the cooler, you can always drill more holes and repeat the steps as necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-07-27T23:17:05.907" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5641" CreationDate="2015-07-27T23:30:55.027" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cupcake cups.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I typed this into google and I'm out of paper towels and found some cupcake cups in two different styles: plain white and Disney's Frozen Elsa styled cups. I chose to use the plain white, of course. I don't need all that extra dye, since I'm not a coffee drinker, but I make a sheet cake that calls for it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7674" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2020-09-14T15:48:05.840" LastActivityDate="2020-09-14T15:48:05.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7812" CreationDate="2015-07-28T02:16:12.463" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've never done this myself, but I've camped with people who have used dry ice to keep things cold/frozen over the course of four days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dry ice is much colder than regular ice, so you may actually have to insulate things you don't want to freeze from it.  Keep it at the bottom of the bag, or maybe move it to the top if it isn't cooling as much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a bad idea to hold dry ice with your hands, so think about plastic bags and tongs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would also say that dry ice is a &quot;slower&quot; coolant, so try not to open your cooler as much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T02:16:12.463" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7818" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7764" CreationDate="2015-07-28T06:17:19.737" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try to always keep the temperature of the surrounding same and If you've put in refrigerator don't take out unless you're about to use it. More than half or an hour out of good refrigeration and you've spoiled the egg even if it was a fresh egg.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7649" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T06:17:19.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7819" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7783" CreationDate="2015-07-28T07:28:47.667" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are couple of handy Things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OjIkW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OjIkWl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Describing how to use an analog watch to find south&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you put your fingers between the sun and the horizon you can count the hours of daylight left:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/46k4N.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/46k4Nm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;using count of fingers between sun and horizon to determine approx time of day&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7649" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-09-24T00:25:51.743" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T00:25:51.743" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7820" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-28T07:40:18.213" Score="5" ViewCount="3094" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was at a BBQ and because of some stronger wind, there was a lot of smoke from the fire so now my clothing is smelling after it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any quick solutions to get the smell of smoke out of clothes if you don't have time to put it into the clothes washer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2274" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-28T19:38:18.240" LastActivityDate="2016-07-08T19:52:12.323" Title="Eliminate smoke smell from BBQ out of clothing" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7821" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7825" CreationDate="2015-07-28T09:36:19.400" Score="11" ViewCount="32340" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes need to label socks either a) to distinguish similar socks belonging to different family members (in which case a coloured mark works fine), or b) to be able to return lost property (in which case the full name or initials needs to be present). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For plain white or light-coloured socks, I can write the name / initials on the sole of the foot or put a coloured dot there with a permanent marker. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I similarly label very dark-coloured or black socks where a marker doesn't show up? I do have printed name labels but sewing one of those into every sock seems like complete overkill. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5205" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-28T10:53:44.683" LastActivityDate="2017-05-13T11:29:13.077" Title="How to label socks" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;labeling&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7822" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7757" CreationDate="2015-07-28T12:57:32.620" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to use a window cleaner that turns to a powder. Apply very thinly, leave to dry, then take off with a clean cloth. These are normally called a polish - and are very similar to car polish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can help by turning a cars heater on to dry it quicker, but it only takes a few mins anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Works on all glass&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7681" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T12:57:32.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7823" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7764" CreationDate="2015-07-28T13:01:45.940" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In a cool place - but not in the refrigerator as it causes them to dry out inside as the shells are permeable, letting out moisture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7681" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T13:01:45.940" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7824" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7757" CreationDate="2015-07-28T13:09:20.187" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the degree of dirt/film, using a Clay Bar may be the solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7682" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T13:09:20.187" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7821" CreationDate="2015-07-28T13:23:00.827" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a white permanent marker - Sharpie makes a couple, one with a fine point, one medium, or Pentel Pilot Super Colour in white with a medium tip. Link is to UK Amazon, but it does show the pen...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pilot-Super-Colour-Medium-Marker/dp/B000OZLKW8/ref=pd_bxgy_229_img_y&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pilot-Super-Colour-Medium-Marker/dp/B000OZLKW8/ref=pd_bxgy_229_img_y&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T13:23:00.827" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7826" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2202" CreationDate="2015-07-28T13:27:47.037" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My Panasonic condenser dryer tangles my bedding up and drives me mad.  Having read lots of things on the internet about how to stop this I have found this to work. Firstly. Don't put your fitted sheets in the dryer with the other items - they seem to be the worst culprits for tangling everything into a ball. I now put the duvet cover (fasten the poppers/buttons before washing to stop smaller items going inside) and the pillow cases in the dryer with 2 largish DRY towels. This means you are not having to pay any extra to dry the towels and the weight of them keeps the bedding separated enough to dry it and no tangles. I hang the fitted sheets on a clothes horse and wait until they're almost dry and then add them to the dryer with the rest of the bedding and towels for a 30 minute warm cycle. Works for me and I no longer dread bedding washing day!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7683" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T13:27:47.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7827" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7821" CreationDate="2015-07-28T14:35:28.787" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;It would still be some work, but maybe sewing a colored thread, just a few stitches, could do the trick. This would have the added benefit of not fading when being washed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And you could give each family member its own color (or possibly two; one for light colored socks,  and one for dark colored socks). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T14:35:28.787" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7828" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7821" CreationDate="2015-07-28T15:58:43.820" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/#q=bleach+pen&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;bleach pen&lt;/a&gt; may work, though the bleach would have the tendency to &quot;bleed&quot; (wick).  You would probably not be able to write very clearly, if at all.  A dot or &quot;X&quot; may be the only design you could make.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T15:58:43.820" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7829" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7796" CreationDate="2015-07-28T19:09:13.300" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash stained loafers with mild dish detergent mixed with water. Using a soft toothbrush, scoop up a small amount of suds and apply them to the stain, keeping the shoes as dry as possible. Gently scrub the mark with the toothbrush and let the mixture sit for a few minutes before wiping it away. If any stain remains, repeat the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7686" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T19:09:13.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7807" CreationDate="2015-07-28T20:30:21.520" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As stated in another answer you are listing conflicting parameters, and need to decide for yourself how important those are when put up against each other. My take on answering your question would be to suggest two different approaches based on different  aspects of your requirements. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Bank deposit box&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If these items are really precious to you,  and you really want to keep them out of harms way, i.e. fire, earth quake, and so on, you should consider renting a bank deposit box. Most other solutions achievable in a home will only tempt burglars and thiefs, be insuperior to the bank box or will put your stuff at some risk  with regards to natural hazards. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Plastic boxes&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If however you want them accessible, and don't focus on events which really are out of your hands anyway, then storing the items in plastic boxes could be a good solution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They could be see through, have a simple locking mechanism to keep box shut and water proof, capable of handling falling down, and in general they are quite durable. They are also easily movable in case of emergency. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic box(es) should handle both earth quakes, and water damage from fire elsewhere in building (that is water damage), and attract little attention from the bad guys. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T20:30:21.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7831" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7820" CreationDate="2015-07-28T21:44:56.070" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do a lot of grilling for friends who don't appreciate the smell of a fine grill smoke. I have a bottle of Febreze Heavy Duty fabric refresher that I spray my clothes down with post-grilling. It seems to get the smell down to a level that doesn't bother others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also keep an extra set of clothes with me in the car if I BBQ away from home. It's good practice anyway, imho.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7690" LastActivityDate="2015-07-28T21:44:56.070" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7832" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7821" CreationDate="2015-07-29T04:28:03.090" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try iron-on labels. They are similar to your printed labels, only it takes a fraction of the time to iron on a label than to sew on a label!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQE6250CGzwODGQsy9beKmnsWvyeUZHVrXDy1RY2BaB5giwcmngF9w8APM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQE6250CGzwODGQsy9beKmnsWvyeUZHVrXDy1RY2BaB5giwcmngF9w8APM&quot; alt=&quot;Socks&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many people feel that sewed on labels are longer lasting, yet if you use an iron at the correct temperature and keep the iron on the garment for the proper duration, the &quot;glue&quot; in the back of the label will properly adhere to the garment and you will find that it will stay there for quite some time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This &lt;a href=&quot;http://label-land.com/product/iron-clothing-labels?gclid=CM2x48CzgccCFQoTHwodZoMDFg#howtouse&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;link&lt;/a&gt; gives directions and explains how to use such labels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7500" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-10T09:42:50.007" LastActivityDate="2015-07-29T22:44:24.853" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7833" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7855" CreationDate="2015-07-29T19:13:09.140" Score="4" ViewCount="1214" Body="&lt;p&gt;Last night I was changing my oil and using my smartphone as a flashlight (yes it did get dirty, and no I don't care). In the midst of the job I started wishing I could strap my phone to my head and use it like a headlamp. When I finished my task I went inside and searched the internet for a smartphone attachment that would fulfill my desire, but couldn't find any. I don't believe that such a smartphone mount doesn't exist, has anyone found such a thing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7699" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-30T19:17:16.233" LastActivityDate="2015-08-03T10:01:20.780" Title="Turn Smartphone into Headlamp" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7834" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7833" CreationDate="2015-07-30T18:09:41.503" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a sweatband, bandanna, or rope to make an improvised sling. Place you phone between your head and the sling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m0xGs.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m0xGs.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Very crude drawing showing how to use the sling and phone&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-07-30T18:09:41.503" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7835" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7904" CreationDate="2015-07-30T19:39:44.293" Score="4" ViewCount="4468" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently purchased a phone which is very new on the market. So new, it doesn't have any fitted cases for it yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What could i used as a temporary case or bumper to protect the edges and back of the phone?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far i have been using a cloth bag, but i want access to the phone without removing the protective cover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have seen a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92jVTQ31ec&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;balloon used&lt;/a&gt;, but it doesn't offer much protection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-08-04T14:05:01.330" LastActivityDate="2015-08-10T16:22:42.050" Title="Temporary Phone Protection" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7836" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-30T19:57:26.427" Score="3" ViewCount="5783" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have electric hair clippers that are pretty much like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XmKz2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XmKz2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It seems to cut the hair of everyone else, but when I try it, I notice it tears and rips each hair follicle/strand out one by one and hurts very bad; it also won't glide/smooth across my hair/beard without getting caught up and causes mostly just pain. I was wondering what explanations could circumvent this or help me. I wish my hair regularly and all of that, but my hair is typically grown out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even right after washing my hair, the machine gets stuck/rips hairs out and hurts. My hair is not greasy or anything after I clean it/wash it and I've tried many different shampoos/herbal products/conditioners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to use a razor/sharp blade on my head because I'm not trying to shave my head hairless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any &quot;life hacks&quot; for this solution? I'm sure there are better places to ask this, but at least give me some advice since it's not 100% off-topic and I expended 5 minutes of effort to write all of this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7709" LastEditorUserId="7257" LastEditDate="2016-01-03T21:54:33.750" LastActivityDate="2019-09-29T19:32:13.127" Title="Can't cut my hair with clippers and I have no scissors. Any other solutions?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7837" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7833" CreationDate="2015-07-30T21:46:30.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a smart phone is somewhat bigger than what would easily fit to my head, you could try attaching it to the upper part of your chest using a belt or a rope.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will not be as flexible as when attached to the head, but it is easier to fasten more securely. And for most work, it will provide good lighting on your work area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There does exist straps made for pulse measuring devices and/or action cameras for the chest area, although I haven't seen it for smart phones. These could possibly be adapted to work. I've only seen holders for the upper arm for smart phones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-07-30T21:46:30.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7839" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-31T01:27:57.253" Score="5" ViewCount="235" Body="&lt;p&gt;As the title says, how can I easily remove the strong coffee smell in my tumbler?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of the time I used this tumbler for coffee here in my office,but there are also times that I want it to used in drinking water. The problem is it irritates me whenever I am drinking water then smelling this strong coffee!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things that I've done:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash it thoroughly, I even soaked it and leave soap inside of it overnight.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put how water in it, then shake it thoroughly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt; I've changed the title because most of the answers here seems to forget that I am looking for things commonly found in offices&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="1251" LastEditDate="2015-08-13T05:04:53.777" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T00:03:29.207" Title="Things that I can use in my office to remove the strong smell in my tumbler" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7840" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-31T05:00:33.980" Score="6" ViewCount="5361" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am looking for an easy way to crush beans like mongo and black beans, also peanuts. Obviously I can use blender right? But are there any other tools or methods that I can use to crush those kind of foods in an &lt;em&gt;easy&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;practical&lt;/em&gt; way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; By saying easy and practical way I am looking for tools that can be easily found in houses or kitchens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-07-31T18:00:28.153" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T08:40:59.543" Title="Easy way to crush beans / peanuts?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7840" CreationDate="2015-07-31T10:04:12.787" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Besides from the blender you already mentioned, you can put the peanuts onto a dishcloth and then take the edges and fold it so the nuts can't fall out. Then you just take a hammer or something similar and hit the peanuts inside the dishcloth until they have the size you want them to. For the beans you could use a plastic bag as well and probably shouldn't hit as hard as with the peanuts. Works also great, if you want to get rid of any kind of aggression.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't know what you mean with mongo though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7582" LastEditorUserId="16049" LastEditDate="2018-01-07T18:39:11.827" LastActivityDate="2018-01-07T18:39:11.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7842" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7840" CreationDate="2015-07-31T11:31:55.480" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could put the beans in a large bag and spread them out on a table surface. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could then either use somethign such as :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;rolling pin to roll over them&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wooden breadboard and lean your weight on it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ensure you leave enough 'bag space' so that the bag doesn't burst as you squash the beans&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastActivityDate="2015-07-31T11:31:55.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7843" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7840" CreationDate="2015-07-31T15:46:00.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have cooked beans, a fork and bowl will do the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A Mortar and Pestle could work for something harder like peanuts, or dry beans. The Mortar usually a heavy stone or ceramic bowl (or vessel - they can be large) and the pestle is a heavy club shaped tool used to mash the contents of the mortar.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2633" LastActivityDate="2015-07-31T15:46:00.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7845" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7839" CreationDate="2015-07-31T15:56:58.600" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baking soda is the usual goto for this, but if you are at the office this might be difficult to procure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a cafeteria with a salad bar, you might be able to rinse with a 50/50 vinegar/water solution which should help (red or white vinegar, not balsamic).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've used the hand soap to clean my cup and get rid of a large portion of the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2633" LastActivityDate="2015-07-31T15:56:58.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7846" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-07-31T17:03:51.800" Score="2" ViewCount="967" Body="&lt;p&gt;The zipper on my school bag is stuck. Is there any way to fix zippers on bags, clothes, etc.?&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EXkC5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EXkC5.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;For example :- &quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7712" LastEditorUserId="7712" LastEditDate="2015-07-31T18:34:10.593" LastActivityDate="2015-08-07T13:27:01.383" Title="How to fix zipper?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-08-07T11:01:57.967" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7847" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7840" CreationDate="2015-08-01T08:49:32.983" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the end goal of crushing these beans / nuts? If you're looking for a &quot;paste&quot;, then I suggest a food processor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are looking to just chop a small quantity, you could use an electric coffee grinder for all sorts of seeds, nuts, and herbs,  like so:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KxT4e.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KxT4e.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;coffee grinder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;(source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tlbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Coffee-Grinder.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tlbox.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;See: &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/42641/if-i-put-peanuts-in-a-coffee-grinder-will-i-get-peanut-butter-or-peanut-powder&quot;&gt;if I put peanuts in a coffee grinder will I get powder or paste?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ultimately, if you're dealing with more than a couple hundred grams of beans/nuts, you'll want a food-processor. It will do the job really well, and allow you to even make a butter/paste. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6786" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-02-20T08:40:59.543" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T08:40:59.543" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7848" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7839" CreationDate="2015-08-01T10:33:34.940" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Household soda crystals should work - one level dessertspoonful in the beaker, top up with boiling water, leave till its completely cool, empty out, rinse and wash thoroughly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I mean these things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.msodistributing.com/soda_crystals.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.msodistributing.com/soda_crystals.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;if you can get something like it where you are. As you're not 100% certain what its made of, keep an eye on it, in case the solution starts to damage the material of the beaker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-08-01T10:33:34.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7851" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7846" CreationDate="2015-08-01T21:54:37.033" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The zipper goes bad when &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the handle bends/abrading, or&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the zip is abrading&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of the cases the handle can be squeezed a bit with pinchers and put some wax on the zip also can help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But these are temporary solutions, the whole zipper needed to replace by a seamstress as soon as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1980" LastActivityDate="2015-08-01T21:54:37.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7852" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7853" CreationDate="2015-08-02T10:30:56.367" Score="6" ViewCount="1973" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some pictures I'd like to hang on my wall, but I can't drive nails into it due to the conditions of my lease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're both rather heavy, one is about 1kg (2lbs) and the other is probably 2-3kg (5-7lbs), including the frame (or I suppose, mostly the frame).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's the best way to hang them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7730" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-08-02T11:37:16.970" LastActivityDate="2015-08-04T15:00:07.907" Title="How can I hang a picture without being able to drive nails/hooks into the wall?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7853" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7852" CreationDate="2015-08-02T17:25:00.803" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many different types of adhesives can be very useful in this situation. Something that I've seen used a lot is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/b?node=490663011&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;adhesive putty&lt;/a&gt; also known as sticky tack. Adhesive putty is a bunch of small strips of a sticky substance a bit like dough that is commonly used to hold things up. You'll want to roll them up in little balls, then stick them on the corners of the photo frame, then put it on the walls. You may need to add the putty in more places if the picture is too heavy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Bv2uu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Bv2uu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-08-02T17:25:00.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7854" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7852" CreationDate="2015-08-02T21:30:07.030" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In &lt;a href=&quot;//lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/7281/4490&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this answer&lt;/a&gt; I describe various alternatives for how to hang something on a wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your case you might need something tolerating a heavier load, and my suggestion to you is that if you have wooden lists in the roof you could possible attach nails either to the list itself or wedged in between the list and the wall or roof. Then you attach strings to the nails and hang your picture from these. This method will leave virtually no marks and should be allowed by your current lease options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-02T21:30:07.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7855" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7833" CreationDate="2015-08-03T07:07:50.790" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bam! I found them. It occurred to me that I was searching for the wrong term. A lot more results pop up if you're looking for &quot;smartphone head camera&quot; or something like that. This Amazon link wont be good for long, but for those of us not from the future, here it be.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00J6KO9O8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Amazon thingy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.velocityclip.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Velocity Clip&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7699" LastActivityDate="2015-08-03T07:07:50.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7856" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7857" CreationDate="2015-08-03T08:52:04.237" Score="-1" ViewCount="372" Body="&lt;p&gt;                 I'm 18 and I was an Introvert for the first year of my engineering life with very few friends and with some enemies say X abs Y. X is a guy who was one of my close friends who slapped me for some reason and I slapped back, he's not talking to me from that time(8-9months). Y was my best friend in the beginning the first year. Then we drifted apart, he became a good friend with X, then we stopped talking because I acted like a jerk. Then I spoke with Y, we're fine now. But X is still not talking to me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;              Now I'm in 2nd year and I've tried to change a lot, I talk to a lot of people now, I've a lot of friends and I hangout with comparably more no. of friends now. But in our class I've a group of 15 (10b and 5g) classmates who are very friendly with each other and stay together all the time having fun and talking a lot. I've always wanted to join them and have fun but I screwed in the beginning as I said. But now I badly wanna join them and have fun with them. I don't know how, they're perfect together and the group is pretty large already. I'm afraid of rejection and it'll be awkward for the rest of my engineering life to walk around them. :(. Help me people, please. All I want now is to join them :/ nothing more, I've no reason to liveas I've lost interest in life. Thanks a lot. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7744" LastActivityDate="2015-08-03T09:57:36.823" Title="How i join a group of my classmates?" Tags="&lt;lifespan&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-08-03T16:10:26.750" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7857" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7856" CreationDate="2015-08-03T09:57:36.823" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stop over-thinking it and just join them.  You have a common interest already in that you are all at the same institution, just join in the conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My grandfather gave me some advice which always seems to work.  Listen to a conversation where a number of people are all talking about the same thing.  They will all have their own view point.  If you weight everything up and then, when there is a gap in the conversation, jump in with a fairly short comment that basically summarizes what everyone had just been talking about, typically everyone will agree and some even say &quot;Oh yes, that's exactly the point I was making.&quot;  Don't say too much :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember, if someone seems to have a problem with you; it's their problem.  Everybody wants to be liked and have friends, everybody worries about it, some realize sooner than others that you just need to get involved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't get hung up in what happened in the past because, no matter how much you think on it, you can't do anything about it other than learn from it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck and remember; be bold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-08-03T09:57:36.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7833" CreationDate="2015-08-03T10:01:20.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You CAN turn a smartphone into a headlamp if you want to.  Question if it's a good idea though.  A headlamp can be purchased cheaply and if it comes damaged whilst working on a vehicle, you can buy another cheaply.  I don't know what smartphone you have but I know that mine would cost hundreds to replace so whilst you CAN use it in this way, I personally wouldn't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-08-03T10:01:20.780" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7859" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7836" CreationDate="2015-08-03T11:00:55.563" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your hair clipper works on rechargeable battery then you may like to try changing the battery to a slightly higher voltage like from 1.2V to 1.5V.It is effective and whenever I had tried with the one I have,I found it to work as per my expectations.The only problem I can find is its compatibility with the circuit.Even after that you can make it compatible keeping in view the type if clipper you have got.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7347" LastActivityDate="2015-08-03T11:00:55.563" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7860" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7836" CreationDate="2015-08-03T12:48:10.703" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make sure you've oiled the blades with clipper oil and that you've adjusted the cut height correctly (usually a little arm on the side or a screw to do this).  I personally find that my clippers work better before I've washed my hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may be that you need the blades sharpened.  There are service centres which will offer this service.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-08-03T12:48:10.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7861" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7454" CreationDate="2015-08-03T15:30:31.723" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way I have tried and became successful many times is by analysis of behaviour of mosquitoes.Mosquitoes try to hide in areas such as shelf,almirah,beneath desks.Now you can create a situation for them.In light open the almirah a bit such that light slightly crosses the almirah.You may find mosquitoes usually sitting there.Dont waste time if you want to kill.Stamp them.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In shelves in one of the corners pile some waste like old boxes and bags.It acts as suitable place for mosquitoes to hide.When you air it you will find it flying.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If two three days have passed by and the mosquito is frustrating you.At the final day close the light and wait for the mosquito to arrive near your bed.Do what you want with him.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7347" LastActivityDate="2015-08-03T15:30:31.723" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7862" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7260" CreationDate="2015-08-03T19:30:07.683" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bulldog clips may be superior to binder clips depending on the material of the poster you are attempting to hang, as well as the aesthetics you are going for in your presentation of this work of art.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R2f5a.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R2f5a.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Bulldog clip&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7750" LastActivityDate="2015-08-03T19:30:07.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7863" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-03T20:12:52.773" Score="8" ViewCount="1304" Body="&lt;p&gt;So it's the middle of summer, and I have some high-cacao dark chocolate, the sort that will start to melt if you so much as look at it funny.  I don't want it to melt, but the obvious way to get food down below room temperature is to put it in the fridge.  But for chocolate, that's not such a good idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With temperatures getting up into the 90s, and the ideal temperature to maintain being in the 50-70ish range, how would I maintain it at a cool temperature?  (And please don't say &quot;maintain the entire dwelling at a cool temperature by running the A/C 24/7.&quot;  That's not an acceptable solution.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4590" LastActivityDate="2015-08-05T19:19:33.020" Title="How to keep something at a cool room temperature?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7840" CreationDate="2015-08-04T07:51:46.713" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;IF you are not looking for paste but just little bit grinding,In this process no tools required,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;just wrap them up in a cloth that won't tear up, now smash that cloth against slab or floor, press them with both hands after this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(also if it does not matter For further grinding you can use your foots,but many people don't like touching foot to eatable things.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7039" LastActivityDate="2015-08-04T07:51:46.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7835" CreationDate="2015-08-04T10:51:31.927" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make your own bumper with self-hardening rubber. I don't want to advertise the stuff, but this is one of their examples of things to do with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;edit; the stuff is called Sugru, but there are others out there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastEditorUserId="2569" LastEditDate="2015-08-05T07:46:23.093" LastActivityDate="2015-08-05T07:46:23.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7852" CreationDate="2015-08-04T15:00:07.907" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Technically, this isn't &quot;hanging&quot; a picture, but if your goal is to display pictures or artwork up against to wall without nail holes, an easel is another option. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h1knU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h1knU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gekCq.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gekCq.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2015-08-04T15:00:07.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7870" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7738" CreationDate="2015-08-04T19:08:52.487" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For paper / cardboard boxes, take a picture of the contents (either with a smartphone or camera). If you used a smartphone, print the picture in color (if possible).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also write the names of what you stored in each box (i.e. Sharpies, pens). Or number the boxes like the above comments. Then list each number in a notepad or electronic list (i.e. on a tablet, computer). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Listing each box by number would be the most efficient way to go about this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7759" LastActivityDate="2015-08-04T19:08:52.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7871" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7835" CreationDate="2015-08-04T19:20:26.900" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a bumper: Depending on the phone, you could probably use thick rubber bands, layered, if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the screen/back glass: Wrap the phone in plastic wrap. It's not durable, but it's cheap, and you'll be able to use your touch screen through it. Also, it will scratch and bunch up before an offending object has a chance to scratch your screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7760" LastActivityDate="2015-08-04T19:20:26.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7872" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7874" CreationDate="2015-08-04T21:35:47.827" Score="16" ViewCount="7295" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have leather shoes (but others are affected by this as well); whenever I wear them for sufficiently long time (say, one hour), my socks, shoes, and feet smell bad. It makes me uncomfortable - e.g. I wouldn't be eager to go to someone's house with shoes like this. I tried freezing them, but the smell comes back quickly. I also have shoe deodorant, but it's more of camouflage - it substitutes the bad smell for a strong chemical smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to prevent my shoes from developing a bad smell and keep it out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7762" LastEditorUserId="30494" LastEditDate="2020-01-24T12:38:02.613" LastActivityDate="2020-01-25T19:35:40.440" Title="How to protect your shoes from bad smell?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7873" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7863" CreationDate="2015-08-04T22:42:43.857" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tape it to the refrigerator door: it's below ambient, but not as cool as the inside. Seeing it on the door will remind you to eat it and benefit from all those antioxidants, but &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/digestive/c_multi_chocolate_toxicity&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;keep it out of reach of dogs&lt;/a&gt;! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-08-04T22:42:43.857" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7874" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2015-08-05T00:19:17.670" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;In order to answer your question the first thing we need is to consider &lt;code&gt;what causes your shoes in becoming bad in smell.&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Based on this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Keep-Your-Shoes-from-Smelling-Bad-/10000000177629913/g.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;link&lt;/a&gt; it states:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Shoe odor is actually caused by the feet, namely, the bacteria that live on human skin. These bacteria in the sweat produced by humans are part of the body’s cooling mechanism. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are in a tropical or warm country then this will occur to you most of the time, especially if you are doing much physical activity (e.g. exercising, running, etc.). If this is your case then you can do this&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Applying antibacterials to the feet before putting on a pair of shoes can also help kill the bacteria that are on the feet. This is an option for those with particularly bad foot odor or those who are heavy sweaters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the question now is what antibacterials can I use, right?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The answer to that is &lt;strong&gt;GARLIC!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c307I.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c307I.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Based on &lt;a href=&quot;http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/06/remedies-garlic-for-athletes-foot/?_r=0&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this article&lt;/a&gt; you can rub it in your foot&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Ajoene creams and solutions are not available commercially. But some experts recommend simply adding a few finely crushed cloves of garlic to a foot bath and soaking the affected foot for 30 minutes, or mincing a few garlic cloves, mixing the minced garlic with olive oil, and then using a cotton ball to rub some of the solution on the affected area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastActivityDate="2015-08-05T00:19:17.670" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7876" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-08-05T10:06:35.277" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I have heard and also successfully tried is to make your mouth full with water and cut the onions while keeping it there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It seems to work somehow and is similar to other solutions (wetting the board and knife, cutting next to steam or running water, chewing gum, ...) but not said in this form yet, I think.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2274" LastActivityDate="2015-08-05T10:06:35.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7877" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7863" CreationDate="2015-08-05T13:24:27.530" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a cooler or an insulated lunchbox, put a bag of frozen vegetable of your choice (or lunchbox cooler), wrap it in a cloth (or put a cloth on top of it) and put your chocolate on top of that, then close the lunchbox. It'll be cool but not freezing.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9JSoh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9JSoh.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;lunchbox&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;plus&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5JPIS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5JPIS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;frozen peas&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;plus&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VyrRY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VyrRY.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7760" LastEditorUserId="7760" LastEditDate="2015-08-05T13:30:15.920" LastActivityDate="2015-08-05T13:30:15.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7738" CreationDate="2015-08-05T13:36:24.310" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of printing images to go on the boxes, take a picture, make a QR code with either that image or a list of box contents &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.qr-code-generator.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;, and tape that on the box. It'll cost you less printer ink, and if you put all of them in a uniform place that is accessable when the boxes are stacked (on the side?) you can use your phone and a &lt;a href=&quot;https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qr-code-reader-and-scanner/id388175979?mt=8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;qr code reader app&lt;/a&gt; to &quot;look&quot; through all the boxes very quickly... and you wouldn't need to find that pesky list of &quot;what number has which set things&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4Wsi8.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4Wsi8.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7760" LastActivityDate="2015-08-05T13:36:24.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7879" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7863" CreationDate="2015-08-05T19:19:33.020" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Evaporative cooling would be my first choice.  In West Africa, I used to get somewhat-cool water out of an unglazed clay pot I had, just because the water would permeate through the pot and evaporate on the outside, thus cooling the pot and then the water inside.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A method like: putting chocolate in plastic bag, wrapping bag in cloth towel with ends in a bowl of water and then putting the whole thing somewhere it would get enough breeze to continuously evaporate the water should work.  I'm sure you could come up with a better method using the same basic technique.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7776" LastActivityDate="2015-08-05T19:19:33.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7880" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2015-08-05T19:44:13.333" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put my shoes in the sun when they smell bad. This works well to prevent odor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason is that by keeping your shoes dry, you prevent bacterial growth that causes odor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you live in a place that does not get a lot of sun, you can dry them next to a heater.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warning: Putting your shoes in the sun may affect the colors, but since your shoes are leather, I hardly believe that it would be a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7779" LastEditorUserId="7779" LastEditDate="2015-08-05T21:14:40.650" LastActivityDate="2015-08-05T21:14:40.650" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7836" CreationDate="2015-08-05T20:16:11.700" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;From cutting my son's hair, I have found that it really depends on the clipper. I don't think there is anything wrong with your hair, but if the blades are not sharp and well-oiled, it might be ineffective or even hurt a little.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you cut your own hair, it might be a good idea to invest in proper clippers and to do some maintenance on your clippers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7779" LastActivityDate="2015-08-05T20:16:11.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7883" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7454" CreationDate="2015-08-05T20:42:21.490" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I too am guilty of entering into battle with a mosquito 1 on 1.... So I propose a combo of ideas, from above, that have worked for me....&lt;p&gt;First, -no- You mustn't hunt the pest it must be lured to you...&lt;p&gt;Second, -no- I havn't got 2 days to complete the mission...&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal choice is the racket as well (mine runs on double A's; $ 6.00 @ Walgreen); it puts you on a fair playing field;| and execution by electrocution is very validating...&lt;p&gt;&#xA;My personal source of fatal attraction is my ipad; the eerie glow in the otherwise total darkness seems to be truely, the forbidden fruit, irresistible for the vector to avoid, yet it crosses into the valley of the shadow of death...&lt;p&gt;&#xA;Well anyway, happy hunting...    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7662" LastEditorUserId="7662" LastEditDate="2015-08-05T21:08:25.860" LastActivityDate="2015-08-05T21:08:25.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7885" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2015-08-06T11:16:30.930" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Someone once told me to put tea bag in every shoe that has a bad smell, and leave it that way for a few days maybe. I don't know why, but it helps remove the smell, and also prevent it a bit (just put the same tea bag again after you take of the shoes, and keep them with the tea bag inside while not wearing them).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And of course you can put talc (baby powder) in your shoes before you wear them, and it help absorb the sweat and smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2015-08-06T11:16:30.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7886" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2015-08-06T14:33:22.530" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would say that you should always wear clean socks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not wear the same socks twice, always clean ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is also important to keep your shoes dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7789" LastActivityDate="2015-08-06T14:33:22.530" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7887" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7846" CreationDate="2015-08-06T14:43:02.873" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually use scissors to tighten up the zipper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to make sure it's tight enough to bring the sliders together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it is too damaged your only option is to replace the whole zipper part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7789" LastEditorUserId="7789" LastEditDate="2015-08-07T13:27:01.383" LastActivityDate="2015-08-07T13:27:01.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7888" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2015-08-06T19:32:15.347" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I switched to wool socks - mostly merino - a few years ago and now have very little problem with shoe / foot odor.  Wool is naturally antimicrobial and merino is very comfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't think it would solve existing shoe stink but an old grandmothers' trick is soaking them in tomato juice for a couple days.  Obviously this could have some effect on the color of shoes but it worked great on a goatskin bag I own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7776" LastActivityDate="2015-08-06T19:32:15.347" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2531" CreationDate="2015-08-06T20:11:43.800" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that using a high-quality, sharp knife is the best way for me not to get tears from onions.  I chop them every night at home and have no problems but when away from home (using someone else's knives) I often get tears with knives that should probably be called bludgeons for accuracy.  Use a razor blade like in Goodfellas!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7776" LastActivityDate="2015-08-06T20:11:43.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2456" CreationDate="2015-08-06T21:17:26.077" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is the way you walk. You can get creative the two pairs of socks or bullet proof socks. Try not curling your toes upwards with your steps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7792" LastActivityDate="2015-08-06T21:17:26.077" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7891" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-07T00:37:37.097" Score="2" ViewCount="444" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/07/wire-grill-cleaning-brushes-can-pose-a-food-safety-hazard/#.VcP6FHiFsUU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This article describes a potentially serious problem&lt;/a&gt; from eating food off a grill that has been cleaned using a wire brush. The bristles dislodge from the brush then lodge in the food, then enter the digestive tract when eaten. Potentially causing fatal results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is...&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;How do I make sure no bristles are left behind from the previous griller so my food stays safe to eat?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7657" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-08-11T14:06:47.807" LastActivityDate="2018-11-22T16:29:38.827" Title="How do I make sure no wire bristles are in or around my grill before I use it?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7892" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-07T00:43:46.217" Score="3" ViewCount="5258" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is the best way to clean the bottom of a gas grill?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wire brushes apparently work for the grilling surface. The metal grid that touches the food. But when that is cleaned, the gunk falls into the pan below. Along with all the other burnt grease, food juice and other cooking residue?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's the best way to clean that out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7657" LastActivityDate="2017-09-01T20:12:28.823" Title="How do I clean the bottom of a gas grill?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7893" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7891" CreationDate="2015-08-07T06:07:41.960" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well there are several things you could do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a magnet beforehand to find out if the wires are magnetic (I'm almost certain they are, but just to be sure). If they are, just use a strong magnet from both sides of the metal grid (where you put your food) to get all the wires stuck to the magnet and repeat this procedure until there are no wires anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now if the wires are not magnetic you could try to mechanically remove the wires with water or a cleaning cloth, although I think you'd have to be thorough to be sure to get every little wire thingy...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A whole other approach would be to use something similar to &lt;a href=&quot;http://files.rakuten.de/0d130fea3eea7305650fbcc6c4c23cd9/images/3e81a549171885a7834bf92ddae59a93.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; (just google 'alu grill bowl'). In Germany it is pretty common to use those as you don't have to worry about those wires and on top of it, you don't have to clean the grid at all. I use them every time I grill and they work pretty good and cool off in a matter of seconds after taking them off the grill (so you don't have to wait). The only downside is that that you lose a little (definitely not much) heat so the meat won't be done as fast as without it... (could be an advantage as well if you burn it often)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can build the alu bowl of (3) yourself: just take some aluminum foil, the size of your grill and fold it once (optional) and then use a toothpick or something similar and poke holes into it, this will work as a last resort but you have to watch out that it doesn't fly away when there is no food on it (because heat rises) also the aluminum foil could stuck to your food and its awfully hard to get that off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Conclusion: &#xA;I would try 1/2 first because those are the easiest ways. 3 is also a good solution and avoids the whole wire problem but has some (IMO insignificant) disadvantages and 4 should as I already wrote be used as the very last resort if you don't have time to do 1/2 (or you don't have a magnet, water or a cleaning cloth) and don't have the alu grill bowl and want to be sure that you don't eat wires.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7582" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2018-11-22T16:29:38.827" LastActivityDate="2018-11-22T16:29:38.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="7894" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13682" CreationDate="2015-08-07T13:47:16.510" Score="5" ViewCount="17096" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is the picture of &lt;a href=&quot;http://2.imimg.com/data2/LP/MK/MY-2119783/7-250x250.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;phool jhadu&lt;/a&gt;. That is the kind of broom used in middle class households in India.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vl8AR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vl8AR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;phool jhadu&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that the new broom of that kind contains a lot of bhoosa (which &lt;a href=&quot;http://i.word.com/idictionary/bhoosa&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Merriam-Webster&lt;/a&gt; defines as “the broken straw and husks from the threshing floor used as fodder: chaff”). Small particles of bhoosa can be seen when you shake that broom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried placing that broom in a water bucket for 6 hours. A lot of dust particles were floating on the water but still that broom contains a lot of those particles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What should I do now?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="108" LastEditorUserId="1214" LastEditDate="2015-08-09T01:15:37.483" LastActivityDate="2021-01-29T09:50:23.387" Title="How to remove the bhoosa [chaff] from the phool jhadu [grass broom]?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7895" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7260" CreationDate="2015-08-07T17:07:20.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would use a removable spray adhesive. Super 77 seems to work well for this, but the paper can tear if the bond is too strong. Prevent this by not applying a super thick spray, and by waiting at least a minute before sticking the poster to the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2015-08-07T17:07:20.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7897" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7260" CreationDate="2015-08-08T03:22:46.513" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's some Hacks / 5 creative ways&#xA; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.athomeinlove.com/5-creative-ways-to-hang-artwork-without-a-frame/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.athomeinlove.com/5-creative-ways-to-hang-artwork-without-a-frame/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise,  try a thin piece of custom sized  plexiglass or acrylic that can overlap the poster with some alternative hanging options! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7809" LastActivityDate="2015-08-08T03:22:46.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7899" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7891" CreationDate="2015-08-08T23:07:17.473" Score="2" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Side note:&lt;/strong&gt; If you are really worried because 6 out of who knows how many barbecued in 2011–2012 (and two before that), you might have a fear issue. This is not very likely to happen to you looking at it from a statistically point of you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However regarding your question, your best bet is simply to change away from using something with bristles to clean it. Opt for scrubs, cloths or other washing products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have to use a wire brush, use one of good quality and replace it when it shows significant signs of wear and tear. After using the brush on the grill, if you rinse the grill rist with running water, you will further reduce the risk of bristles. You could even dry it off with cloths.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But please don't go paranoia on something which has a rather slim chance of happening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-08T23:07:17.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7901" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7894" CreationDate="2015-08-09T15:50:45.200" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually beat the broom against the wall (outside house) when the particles get separated. Try this for a couple of days and it should be OK.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7822" LastActivityDate="2015-08-09T15:50:45.200" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7902" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2015-08-10T01:08:05.073" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a dryer sheet in each shoe each day while you wear them. They're designed to deodorize cloth materials; like your socks and shoes are made of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they already smell, put them through the washer and dryer just like you would if they got swamp-mucked (or whatever cleaning method you use for your shoes, I think some people use a dish washer).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dryer sheet/Fabric Softener/Whatever you call it, you know Snuggle the iconic bear tries selling these things:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UbZP9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UbZP9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Dryer Sheets&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14" LastEditorUserId="14" LastEditDate="2015-08-10T14:09:53.290" LastActivityDate="2015-08-10T14:09:53.290" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24" CreationDate="2015-08-10T12:49:19.597" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't need to cool your drinks, just cool the glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Prepare by having enough glasses in the freezer for your friends, for every glass taken out of the freezer put a new one in so every drink is a cold drink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is also a great way for Whiskey snobs to get cold whiskey without adding ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7830" LastActivityDate="2015-08-10T12:49:19.597" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7904" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7835" CreationDate="2015-08-10T16:03:44.803" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a phone case, another user suggested Sugru, but I'd like to suggest &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Oogoo&lt;/a&gt; (similar compound, just easier to procure and you get way more for less) for making a phone case. There are Oogoo variants which use bleach or glycerine, along with acrylic paint instead of cornstarch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My suggestion for doing that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the phone in plastic wrap or painter's/masking tape or a combo of both.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Either find a container to place the Oogoo/Sugru into and then press the phone into that (however, the container will be mold and will shape your case). OR shape the Oogoo around the phone, which would allow you to shape around the buttons.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a screen protector, you could buy the material and cut your own, see &lt;a href=&quot;http://greylustergirl.com/make-your-own-invisible-shield-tutorial/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this tutorial.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7831" LastEditorUserId="7831" LastEditDate="2015-08-10T16:22:42.050" LastActivityDate="2015-08-10T16:22:42.050" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7906" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2015-08-10T22:00:41.147" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was skeptical about the use of colloidal silver solution for this, but have found by personal experimentation that it works quite well for bacterial smells.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get colloidal silver solution from a health food/natural medicine store.  If possible, it's even better and more cost-effective to make your own, but you'll need specialized equipment (not &lt;em&gt;too&lt;/em&gt; pricy).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put it in a spray bottle and spray the inside of the shoe.  Also works on feet, underarms, and other smelly areas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You will need to reapply from time-to-time, perhaps daily.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastActivityDate="2015-08-10T22:00:41.147" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7907" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3897" CreationDate="2015-08-11T06:31:21.687" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;From a few different angles, this is what the bottom of my standard ca.2005 &quot;comes-free-with-the-computer&quot; Dell wired keyboard has looked like, since I got it second-hand with one of the legs missing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tSMlh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tSMlh.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;keyboard-foot-1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uX9AL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uX9AL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;keyboard-foot-2&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/omSpj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/omSpj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;keyboard-foot-3&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That odd little doohickey on the bottom there is a 3M Command System Wire Hook (also sold as Utensil Hooks), folded the wrong way around and slightly abused into the right shape. In their normal/supported configuration, they look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ozij9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ozij9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;command-hook-normal-use&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With all due respect to the binder-clip method advocated by Oxinabox, in my experience the clips have a tendency to bend or pop out, and not actually support the keyboard all that well. They may also not lay at the proper angle, depending how the keyboard base is moulded.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll note that my hackfoot isn't placed in the same position as the original foot — that's because it's actually being used in concert with the &quot;official&quot; foot on the other end of the keyboard, which is slightly taller. The shorter hackfoot, mounted a bit farther towards the keyboard's center of mass, supports the keyboard as the same angle as the original foot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It took me a bit of trial-and-error to find the correct placement for the hook, and as you can see by the fact that it's slightly bent I had to do a little &quot;percussive adjustment&quot; to get the fit &lt;em&gt;exactly&lt;/em&gt; right, but the end result turned out to be &lt;strong&gt;amazingly&lt;/strong&gt; stable, with absolutely no wobble at all. I was surprised myself, honestly, but I've been using it this way for years and most of the time I forget it's even there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an added bonus, because I mounted it with a 3M Command adhesive strip, the hook is removable and recoverable whenever I decide to get rid of the keyboard. (In theory, assuming I remember. I'm the sort of person who's always having to whip out the straightened paper clip, because I forgot to eject the media from an optical drive before I disconnected the drive.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7095" LastEditorUserId="7095" LastEditDate="2015-08-11T08:13:07.647" LastActivityDate="2015-08-11T08:13:07.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7908" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7892" CreationDate="2015-08-11T09:05:01.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The bottom of most gas grills is a removable tray. It's easiest to remove it, use a 3-inch wide putty knife to scrape most of the crud off, and then use oven cleaner to remove the rest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It can still be done with some non-removable bottoms, it just takes longer to work around the burners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7845" LastActivityDate="2015-08-11T09:05:01.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7909" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7911" CreationDate="2015-08-11T11:53:21.700" Score="11" ViewCount="2631" Body="&lt;p&gt;Say I open a desktop computer case and it's very dusty -- not an uncommon situation. However, &lt;em&gt;Oh no!&lt;/em&gt; I forgot my vacuum! What else can I use to thoroughly clean the inside of the computer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I considered compressed air as this is available in most offices, but simply blowing the dust in all directions will mess up my clothes and/or the person's office, so that is not an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2017-06-18T21:09:34.577" Title="How to clean the inside of a desktop computer without a vacuum" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7910" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7909" CreationDate="2015-08-11T14:33:35.013" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;When sitting at my desk today I emptied an 1.5l plastic bottle, and by accident squeezed it a little and let go. This created a small, but efficient vacuum, which can be used to suck up dust and small debris.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Went to find some dust, and the following does actually work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Squeeze the 1.5l plastic bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move the end close to the dust at a slight angle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Release the squeeze, and as the bottle goes back to the original shape it sucks up the dust&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat operation, but be careful when squeezing it not to blow out the dust again :-)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When executed properly it has the suction to vacuum a few peanuts! Will the computer be thoroughly cleaned? Maybe not, but you'll get most of the dust away, and the rest could be wiped away with some non-static cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-11T14:33:35.013" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7911" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7909" CreationDate="2015-08-11T15:33:42.677" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Blow the dust out with compressed air OUTSIDE the building.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Word for the wise:  place a soda straw or similar object between the cooling fan blades in a manner to prevent them turning, as blowing the fan with compressed air may cause the motor(s) to generate voltage and feed it back into the motherboard ...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastActivityDate="2015-08-11T15:33:42.677" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7914" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7894" CreationDate="2015-08-11T18:57:06.813" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know how big a phool jhadu is, but perhaps you could use a large hair comb on it. I imagine you would have to comb sections of it separately, like combing your hair (rather than being able to comb it all at once). Then shake it or hit it against a wall to get the remaining dust out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-08-11T18:57:06.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7915" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7909" CreationDate="2015-08-11T23:41:06.567" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go outside the building and use a fan to blow the dust away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, don't make the fan too strong or this might just backfire on your computer... Use a portable fan, which are nice and small with sufficient energy but not too strong. You could also try making your own little vacuum by using suction. Use a handkerchief, put it over your mouth and suck the air in. This will suck the dust in similar to a vacuum. As a matter of fact, this was the inspiration for the first ever vacuum!   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastActivityDate="2015-08-11T23:41:06.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7916" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7894" CreationDate="2015-08-11T23:46:18.307" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try using a large electric fan to blow the dust particles away. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is best done outside your home or building or you might have to re-clean the building... Since fans cool, you don't need to worry about the straw catching on fire. The strong wind should efficiently blow away all the dust in 10 to 15 minutes maximum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastActivityDate="2015-08-11T23:46:18.307" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2015-08-12T07:29:50.403" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not really a hack, but if you have two pairs of identical shoes and wear them on alternate days they can dry out thoroughly. This used to be a problem with some leather shoes called &quot;Nature Trek&quot; in the 70s. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are in the office keep some sandals there and take your shoes off. You can put them on the windowsill if they bother you, or in front of a ventilator until they are dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In hot weather wear sandals anyway, without socks. You can get high-tech sandals you don't need to feel ashamed about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-08-12T07:29:50.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7918" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="66" CreationDate="2015-08-12T16:10:27.033" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a cold shower.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition to avoiding steaming up the mirror, research has found it will increase your metabolism and make it easier to burn off any extra caloric intake you might be indulging in from time to time:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.livestrong.com/article/154168-how-to-lose-weight-with-cold-showers/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.livestrong.com/article/154168-how-to-lose-weight-with-cold-showers/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plus, you avoid the temptation to waste extra minutes, which for a busy person (as many of us are), is also a boon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastActivityDate="2015-08-12T16:10:27.033" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7919" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7920" CreationDate="2015-08-12T18:54:47.790" Score="21" ViewCount="46488" Body="&lt;p&gt;Has anyone found a palatable substitute for cream/creamer in coffee?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't count how many times I've made up a cup of coffee, only to realize in horror that I don't have any cream/creamer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This morning I almost reached for margarine in desperation, but I'm still gagging at the thought of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I ended up using skim milk instead, but it left a weird taste in the coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically anything that the average person might have kicking around the kitchen to add some fat/flavour to black coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2797" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T15:38:36.453" Title="Quick and dirty substitute for cream in coffee?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="11" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7919" CreationDate="2015-08-12T19:07:12.067" Score="36" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ice cream is always a good option. Vanilla ice cream is probably the most straightforward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-08-12T19:07:12.067" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7919" CreationDate="2015-08-12T20:45:29.307" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;They're all mainly milk options that I can think of, w/ the bold-ed ones being my favorites:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Whipped Cream&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Canned Whipped Cream&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sour Cream&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bailey's Cream&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chocolate&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Powdered/Evaporated Milk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Condensed Milk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Whole Milk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Almond Milk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Half &amp;amp; Half&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Instant Carnation&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Coconut Oil&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, a pinch of salt may reduce the bitterness, allowing you to drink it w/o creamer, YMMV.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7831" LastActivityDate="2015-08-12T20:45:29.307" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7922" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2015-08-12T20:48:32.790" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If its an optical mouse, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.carr-engineering.com/mousepad.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; is the best one ever. Open the pdf at the provided link, print and use. When it gets dirty/wears out, print a new one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Mt60t.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Mt60t.png&quot; alt=&quot;Sample of the printout pdf&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7831" LastEditorUserId="21424" LastEditDate="2017-07-10T13:58:03.043" LastActivityDate="2017-07-10T13:58:03.043" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7923" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2015-08-12T20:56:40.937" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This suggestion is going to depend on the type of liner in the shoe and the sole material. I have leather boots and boat shoes, which have cloth liners and cloth soles. My feet stink really bad to me, so when the shoes start to stink, I spray ammonia in them and let it dry out. If they really stink, I spray ammonia in them and then put the shoes and charcoal in plastic grocery bag and tie it up decently tight, but with enough air leakage to allow the ammonia to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last ditch effort is to spray with ammonia, after that dries place baking soda in them for a few days, shake that out, spray in more ammonia and then place in the aforementioned bag with the charcoal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has worked for me, but others may be leery to spray ammonia near leather, however I always keep my leather footwear oiled so the ammonia does not dry them out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7831" LastActivityDate="2015-08-12T20:56:40.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7924" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5533" CreationDate="2015-08-12T21:57:22.290" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;i've tried the fabric using a glove and it works actually pretty well.&#xA;btw i used it for playing League of legends (a lot of clicking) and nobody noticed&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7876" LastActivityDate="2015-08-12T21:57:22.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7925" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7919" CreationDate="2015-08-13T00:21:10.947" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coconut oil or unsalted butter!  The coconut oil tastes remarkably like coffee creamer, and butter is made from cream; or try putting some of each in and you'd have an ersatz bulletproof coffee! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7881" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T00:21:10.947" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7926" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-13T00:52:15.567" Score="4" ViewCount="691" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a motorcycle and I am always wearing a glasses, whenever it is raining I always wear a raincoat and a helmet. This prevents my head and body from becoming wet, please note that my helmet doesn't cover my whole head, it only covers about the half of my face and it doesn't have some transparent plastic that covers my eyesight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My question:&lt;/strong&gt; Although I am wearing a helmet oftentimes my eye-glasses becomes wet, and I think that even if I wear a helmet that a transparent plastic it will still make my vision blurred. How do I prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am planning to do the following, but still hesitating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buy a full head covered helmet that has a transparent plastic&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Maybe put a hat and removed my helmet? (To avoid my eye-glasses from being wet from the rain)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="1251" LastEditDate="2015-08-13T01:04:13.380" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T03:49:51.153" Title="How can I prevent my eye-glasses from becoming blurred when riding a motorcycle when raining?" Tags="&lt;vehicle&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7927" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-08-13T00:53:02.867" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-08-13T00:53:02.867" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T00:53:02.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7928" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-08-13T00:53:02.867" Score="0" Body="Hacks about riding, fixing or maintaining vehicles such as cars and motorcycles." OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="8021" LastEditDate="2015-09-18T18:17:00.063" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T18:17:00.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7929" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7839" CreationDate="2015-08-13T01:14:33.730" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if this really works but I think it works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just put a little amount of very hot water (you can get this from your office dispenser, or thermos) then shake my tumbler for a little while, after that you can throw away that water and notice that it doesn't smell anymore!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This seems to be the most practical way when I am at the office.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T01:14:33.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7932" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7919" CreationDate="2015-08-13T05:13:12.427" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a whole world of shelf-stable milk products and milk alternatives.  Keep one or two on hand for when you run out of fresh milk.  Just be sure to rotate your stock, most last a few months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trader Joe's sells &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thekitchn.com/new-product-trader-joes-shelf-stable-whipping-cream-177946&quot;&gt;shelf-stable whipping cream&lt;/a&gt; for about $1.50.  There's no weird chemicals, it's just milk and &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrageenan&quot;&gt;carrageenan&lt;/a&gt; (a thickener found in many creams) which has been &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high-temperature_processing&quot;&gt;Ultra High Temperature Pasteurized (UHT)&lt;/a&gt; and then sealed.  Also useful for baking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Horizon makes single serving UHT milk boxes, like juice boxes, which are shelf stable.  At $1 each they're a total rip off, and I've only seen them in 1%, but it's better than nothing.  I use them when camping because of the small portion size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In fact, many of the national organic milk brands in the fridge are UHT.  Horizon is one.  You can buy a half-gallon of UHT milk and keep it for three months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any shelf-stable milk substitute will work.  Almond milk, coconut milk, coconut cream, rice milk, etc...  Go for the unsweetened varieties, you can always add sweetener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Evaporated milk comes in cans, so does sweetened condensed milk, and they keep a long time.  They're handy for baking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy a box of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.landolakes.com/product/2579/mini-moos-half-half&quot;&gt;Mini Moo's&lt;/a&gt;, those individual serving creamers you get in diners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bulletproofexec.com/how-to-make-your-coffee-bulletproof-and-your-morning-too/&quot;&gt;&quot;Bulletproof Coffee&quot;&lt;/a&gt; is adding butter and maybe coconut oil to coffee.  &lt;a href=&quot;http://gizmodo.com/bulletproof-coffee-debunking-the-hot-buttered-hype-1681321467&quot;&gt;The nutrition claims are likely a bunch of hooey&lt;/a&gt;, but it might cut some of the bitterness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're adding cream to cut the bitterness, try making better coffee.  Buy good beans and &lt;a href=&quot;http://ristrettoroasters.com/product/how-to-make-coffee/&quot;&gt;learn how to make pour over&lt;/a&gt;.  You can buy fancy equipment, but with a good grinder you can do it &lt;a href=&quot;http://coffeegeek.com/guides/howtouseapourover&quot;&gt;on the cheap&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1686" LastEditorUserId="1686" LastEditDate="2015-08-13T05:24:51.300" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T05:24:51.300" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7933" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7919" CreationDate="2015-08-13T05:55:36.547" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hot chocolate powder can be a good substitute for creamer. It will definitely add some flavor to your coffee. I call it &quot;poor man's mocha&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4427" LastEditorUserId="4427" LastEditDate="2015-08-13T12:21:39.640" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T12:21:39.640" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7934" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7919" CreationDate="2015-08-13T07:42:28.530" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;Milk. Can't even imagine why you'd want to put cream (or &quot;creamer&quot;, whatever that is) into coffee. If your coffee needs &quot;flavour&quot;, I suggest getting better coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7887" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T07:42:28.530" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7937" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7926" CreationDate="2015-08-13T14:08:53.260" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apply an automobile hard paste wax to the front of your glasses (or your helmet visor) per the usage instructions. This will keep the rain from sticking to the surface which is obscuring your vision. The &quot;non-stick surface&quot; you create will cause the rain to sheet off very &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; quickly keeping your vision essentially clear. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try it. It works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest testing this out on your &lt;em&gt;car&lt;/em&gt; windshield first. For safety reasons, this will allow you to see if the level of clarity is improved with the type/brand of wax you are using, and still have your wipers available if it doesn't. But I'll bet you see that &lt;em&gt;vast&lt;/em&gt; improvement, even in your automobile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T14:08:53.260" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7938" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7891" CreationDate="2015-08-13T14:25:27.497" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lots of grillers will use a wire brush first, then they use a towel submerged in oil as seen on TV. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my suggestion is using a wet towel or one submerged in oil (to also help with the cooking process I believe, please help me on this one) and rub it against the area where the wire brush was used. To avoid putting your hand on super hot metal, wrap the towel into a roll and use tongs to move the towel back and forth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T14:25:27.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7939" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7919" CreationDate="2015-08-13T19:13:42.613" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't give up on the butter idea so fast -- it is fat after all.  Not sure how salted butter's salt would change the taste (maybe even make it better?)  After all, frosting would probably work and that's little more than whipped butter with a ton of sugar and some flavor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7902" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T19:13:42.613" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7940" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7891" CreationDate="2015-08-13T21:12:45.160" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep your grill clean enough that you can see bristles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know when dirty grills got popular, I think it was around the advent of the internet, but I see a lot of nasty grills. The stuff stuck on the grill is animal fat, sugar, trace amounts of carcinogens and wire bristles. Just clean all of that stuff off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think a lot of people that that gunk is seasoning or extra flavor or something. It's not. If your meal needs to cook on that crap in order to taste proper then you are doing it wrong!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T21:12:45.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7941" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7892" CreationDate="2015-08-13T21:21:08.333" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If that area is already gunked up, get out your long rubber gloves and some oven cleaner. And a gas mask. &lt;strong&gt;Unhook the tank before you do any of this.&lt;/strong&gt; If you have a complete nightmare to deal with you can remove the burners. Most grills have fairly simple connections that allow you to remove the burners. So remove the burners and anything else not connected to the grill body and get strong cleaners and a hose. Lots of cleaner and lots of rinsing will get you there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A little preventative work goes a long way - line the bottom of the grill and any pans in foil before you put food on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T21:21:08.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7942" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7919" CreationDate="2015-08-13T23:44:00.447" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're the baking type you may keep sweetened condensed milk. This makes a very sweet coffee (Skip the sugar!), but it's not at all bad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2015-08-13T23:44:00.447" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7943" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7946" CreationDate="2015-08-13T23:51:48.623" Score="6" ViewCount="5175" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often have trouble differentiating the storage bins in my basement from each other, and their is no particular organization other than trying to keep one category of things to a bin. I've tried dry erase markers for the plastic bins, but they rub off to easy, and permanent markers have to be cleaned with alcohol. Unless all corners and edges are taped on, paper just catches on something can comes off when moving the boxes around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know of an easy way to label storage bins that won't accidentally come off easily but can easily be changed when desired?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2018-12-18T17:41:06.557" Title="How can I temporarily label storage bins" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7943" CreationDate="2015-08-14T00:50:27.053" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure this counts as a hack, but a label maker (Brother is a prominent brand here in the US) makes labels that aren't designed to come off all that easily (certainly shouldn't brush off like a post-it or paper label), but when you're ready they peel off without too much trouble, and since they're plastic they often don't rip while removing but even if they do, they don't tend to leave the paper-covered adhesive like a paper label would.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4785" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T00:50:27.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7945" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7943" CreationDate="2015-08-14T02:18:42.177" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/evaPJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/evaPJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HPJ4w.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HPJ4w.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy these replaceable label holders which allow you to slide a small card into the slot and write whatever you like on it. You can then slide the label out and replace it as often as you see fit. Many of these are either magnetic or nailed/screwed into a drawer or cabinet face, but they are just as easily glued to any storage container you have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=label+frames&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sample Product Search&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T02:18:42.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7946" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7943" CreationDate="2015-08-14T02:20:57.577" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00004Z4BB&quot;&gt;Blue painters masking tape&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00006IFHD&quot;&gt;Sharpie&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Blue painters tape is a paper tape like regular masking tape but it is designed to remove cleanly without leaving residue. It's probably the best solution you will find that combines solid adhesion with easy removal. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sharpie is a permanent marker. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastEditorUserId="7905" LastEditDate="2015-08-14T12:38:37.097" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T12:38:37.097" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7947" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7926" CreationDate="2015-08-14T02:24:15.247" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002ZNA488&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Cat crap&lt;/a&gt;. It's a lens cleaner and anti-fog treatment and it is safe on all lenses and great for eyewear, goggles, binoculars and helmet visors. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You rub it on. And you can run it off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It sheds water and keeps your glasses from fogging. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastEditorUserId="7905" LastEditDate="2015-08-14T03:49:51.153" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T03:49:51.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7948" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7454" CreationDate="2015-08-14T02:34:28.100" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00004R9VZ&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;bug zapper&lt;/a&gt;. I've usually seen these on porches but we stayed at a cabin in mosquitoville and naturally some mosquitoes snuck in. The first night it was bzzzz bzzzz in my ear all night. The next night I found a bug zapper and hung it inside the cabin right by the door. I never heard another mosquito at night for the next six nights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The shock-racket is cool but the bug zapper is totally passive. And by passive I mean you don't need to wake up and swing a racket around!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nKWdN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nKWdN.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastEditorUserId="7905" LastEditDate="2015-08-14T15:52:47.293" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T15:52:47.293" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7949" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7964" CreationDate="2015-08-14T02:50:43.343" Score="2" ViewCount="673" Body="&lt;p&gt;These days cockroaches have plundered my house! Cockroaches always hailed in my house but they hardly bothered; two or three could be found under the sink or at the attic. But they have multiplied at a mammoth rate recently! Huge numbers of nymphs roam on the table at the verandah at night; things went worst when today I saw many nymphs floating on the drinking water I stored in a pan. Even they don't spare the fridge!! I kept my chipps &amp;amp; cakes at the fridge but was at the blues when I saw cockroaches already enjoying the snacks!! I have used pesticide(spray); yes it killed many but was only temporarily successful. On the 5th or 6th day, I could again see cockroaches. And recently(day before yesterday), I again sprayed on the table at verandah &amp;amp; at the morning I saw many nymphs dead but yesterday I saw with disgust they were resurrected again:( I am very dubious of the effectiveness on the spray; moreover I don't want to use such things as I have a pet dog; he always licks his paw &amp;amp;  pesticide might stick on his paw; he has his drinking-water outside &amp;amp; though I cover it before spraying, it still gets contaminated. I don't want my dog to get die in the course of removing cockroaches. So, is there any &quot;&lt;em&gt;natural trick&quot;&lt;/em&gt; or any means that permanently help me get rid of these cockroaches unlike spray &amp;amp; also not harm my dog?? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: I can't afford for &lt;em&gt;professional experts&lt;/em&gt;; after all there is no such thing or  such service at our state. I'm living in a small state of India.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user7860" LastEditorDisplayName="user7860" LastEditDate="2015-08-14T05:36:05.130" LastActivityDate="2015-08-15T19:25:47.200" Title="How to permanently banish cockroaches from the house without using any pesticide &amp; not affecting my dog?" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-08-18T15:07:26.077" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7950" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7949" CreationDate="2015-08-14T02:56:36.187" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend getting professional help. An exterminator will have pet-safe products and many will guarantee results. In other words, they come back for free until the problem is solved. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's no trick to keeping the bugs out except for methodically killing each bug, each nest, each roachie little thought needs to be killed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fact is you could empty your house and light it on fire. When the fire department leaves the roaches will be back. Get a pro. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T02:56:36.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7951" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7949" CreationDate="2015-08-14T05:36:57.903" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cockroaches tend to appear either when rain is near or when rain has just stopped. With that in mind, maybe your house or some places in your house are a bit too humid. Try opening windows. Another suggestion is simply to seal any unwanted crevices or openings in your house and clean profoundly. Have everything organized and don't leave things lying around. Use rat traps to help aid in killing the roaches, especially young ones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7912" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T05:36:57.903" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7454" CreationDate="2015-08-14T07:09:41.930" Score="38" Body="&lt;p&gt;Killing a mosquito is easy (as you can see in the other answers). Finding it is the hard part. This is the easiest way I've found of locating a mosquito. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need 2 light sources:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a small lamp that will give enough light for you to move around the room.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a powerful torch (flashlight)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To find a mosquito:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Switch off the lights, wait until you can hear the mosquito close by.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Switch on the small lamp.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Switch on the torch, and hold the torch so that the light beam is parallel to the wall. If a mosquito sits on the wall in the light beam, it's easy to spot because it will cast a large shadow. &#xA;If you can't find the mosquito right away, be patient. The mosquito will fly to a place where it's visible eventually.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1G5Z4.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1G5Z4.png&quot; alt=&quot;Catch a mosquito&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Systematically check the walls in the room. When you're hunting the mosquito, make sure not to cast a shadow on the mosquito. The sudden shadow will make the mosquito fly away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Kill using your favored method. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2016-04-19T11:56:17.063" LastActivityDate="2016-04-19T11:56:17.063" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7943" CreationDate="2015-08-14T07:18:39.777" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;My suggestion, based on personal experience, is to go to the other way around. Make the labels permanent, and implement a system keeping track of what is in the boxes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This system could be anything from as elaborate and keeping lists of what you put into the different boxes, or as simple as taking pictures before you close the box. The key element is to have some kind of system which helps you identify in which box you have the stuff in, when you go searching in half a years time from now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've numbered the boxes, and have a personal wiki (but this could be any text document) which I update with the contents of the boxes. I've named some of the boxes in addition to numbering them, i.e. &lt;em&gt;BB01 Car&lt;/em&gt; - Big Blue box no 01, with car stuff, &lt;em&gt;BB02 Electrical&lt;/em&gt; - Big Blue box no 02 with electrical stuff, &lt;em&gt;SR10&lt;/em&gt; - Small Red box with various items, and so on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Naming the boxes shifts the focus into permanent marking, which I find easier, and into keeping track of the content. And this latter part needs to be done anyway, as you, in my experience, never temporarily name the boxes good enough!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T07:18:39.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7454" CreationDate="2015-08-14T10:42:13.533" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your main room light is recessed and your ceiling is low enough; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turn on the light and hold your cupped hands underneath , close enough to require the bug to enter the hand trap to find its way closer to the light (careful not to get too close and burn hands or blind yourself!). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wait until the annoying creature has entered the hand cup of doom, then clap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Admittedly this is probably slower and requires more patience than some other suggestions but saves buying an electrified tennis racket or collecting a range of torches in your room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7918" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T10:42:13.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7955" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="94" CreationDate="2015-08-14T11:36:12.413" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soot is carbon particles that weren't burnt up, and will burn under the right circumstances. A good, complete combustion will burn the soot right off. Try making a fire that burns well (i.e. lots of oxygen), then there should be little to no soot left.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may need to look into whether your stove burns inefficiently if you are getting large soot deposits on the glass. If the stove burns well, it should burn off the soot itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Large quantities of soot is an indicator (and a result of) an incomplete combustion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may (as is often the case) be caused by too little oxygen in the stove - that is, too low airflow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7921" LastEditorUserId="7921" LastEditDate="2015-08-17T07:16:37.503" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T07:16:37.503" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7957" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7919" CreationDate="2015-08-14T14:39:57.560" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Creamer is already a substitute for milk. So if you replace the creamer, replace it with milk. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you add milk though, it may cool down the coffee much, so you should heat it first. But if you do, make sure you don't boil the milk. Boiling affects the flavor of the milk badly. Make it a lukewarm, so it doesn't cool your coffee down too much, but make sure there are no bubbles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I must say, I usually drink my coffee without any creamer or milk. A bit of sugar maybe, but a good coffee doesn't need anything else. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7924" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T14:39:57.560" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7958" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7892" CreationDate="2015-08-14T15:18:10.663" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;spray it down with some generic degreaser, or soapy water.  spray it with the hose.  Be sure to get in all the crevices.  It will leave gunk under the grill, but you don't have to get dirty or scrub.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7431" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T15:18:10.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7960" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7919" CreationDate="2015-08-14T15:38:36.453" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I didn't see my answer, so I’m going to tell you about what I put in my coffee every morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Unflavored “original” yogurt.&lt;/strong&gt; Or maybe vanilla flavored.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use milk too, but I put about a tablespoon or two (I like large silverware) into my coffee and stir it. It makes a nice, thick coffee, similar to what you might get with ice cream.  My coffee is iced coffee, and I put chocolate powered and about 4 pumps of torrani syrup in there too. I top it off with ice and then head to work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This also helps me because I get those probiotics and Jamie Lee Curtis is always talking about. I buy the fancy Greek yogurts that talk about having 100 septillion live cultures, or whatever the highest count is in general, because they are always richer and have a more palatable flavor when mixed with other things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Off topic, I also use yogurt in my ranch dressing and my Alfredo sauce. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7925" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T15:38:36.453" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7961" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7965" CreationDate="2015-08-14T19:00:53.783" Score="6" ViewCount="3164" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes wear soft contact lenses, and I always have to be in front of a mirror to put them in.  Being in front of a mirror lets me see the lens on my finger and I can watch the lens as my finger approaches my eye.  I can see where the lens is when I put it on my eye, and then I know how to move my eye around in case it's not perfectly centered.  I can also blink a few times and then see if the lens is still in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have never been able to put the lenses in without a mirror.  Without a mirror I can't tell how the lens is seated on my eye.  If I blink, sometimes the lens falls out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I put in my contact lenses without a mirror?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T15:41:59.483" Title="How can I put on contact lenses without a mirror?" Tags="&lt;eyesight&gt;&lt;contact-lenses&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7962" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7454" CreationDate="2015-08-14T20:11:58.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a light source or water to attract bugs so that you don't have to go hunting around for them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a quick scan of Google search results is to be believed, waving your hand slowly over a plate of water under a low light source in a darkened room should attract flying bugs quite quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7932" LastActivityDate="2015-08-14T20:11:58.570" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7963" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7454" CreationDate="2015-08-15T17:28:40.130" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;My way of doing it: I leave all the lights off and go in a smaller room (usually the bathroom) and this is where I turn the lights on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then the mosquito is attracted by the light (and by myself) so it comes in the bathroom. Then I close the door and in a smaller room, it's easier to locate it and kill it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7945" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-08-09T18:26:58.623" LastActivityDate="2017-08-09T18:26:58.623" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7964" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7949" CreationDate="2015-08-15T17:44:59.337" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried sticky traps ? This is how I got rid of them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no pesticides involved and it's pretty cheap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like the traps &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jjpest.com/cockroaches/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also do it yourself : see this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T93YOc9_tg8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;video&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As to where you could find it : I couldn't find it on amazon.in , but maybe some sellers on amazon.com can ship it to India. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I found it easily when I was living in Asia, right next to the insects repellents. It's a pretty standard item I think, but you may have to go to bigger stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7945" LastEditorUserId="7945" LastEditDate="2015-08-15T19:25:47.200" LastActivityDate="2015-08-15T19:25:47.200" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7965" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7961" CreationDate="2015-08-15T22:10:14.260" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried searching for solution on how to do this? Like &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=how+to+put+on+contacts+without+a+mirror&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;how to put on contacts without mirror&lt;/a&gt;. The general consensus with small variations on which fingers to use are as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean your hands before starting&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the left hand, if right handed, to lift the upper part of the eye lid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place contact on right middle finger. Do make sure that it is the correct way&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use either right index (or ring) finger (or both) to pull down on skin below eye&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Look up with eyes only. Can be easier if you tilt chin a little down&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place contact on eye in a steady motion, and move slightly around till it sits in right position&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let go of skin around eye, start with right hand, and then left hand&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Glance around, blink, make sure the contact is correctly seated&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If not, take it out again and repeat from top&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it is good, repeat for the other eye&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do train a few times for this at home in front of mirror, so that you don't do this for the first time when away from the mirror. Also keep a towel or some cover underneath in the start in case you drop the contact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take care of hygiene whenever handling contacts, both when inserting or removing them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-15T22:10:14.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7966" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7969" CreationDate="2015-08-16T05:19:52.807" Score="-2" ViewCount="2721" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used a metal fork to get something out of a clogged bathtub which had some drano in it. I washed the fork thoroughly afterwards and will run it through the dish washer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is the fork safe to use after?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7959" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T02:14:22.167" Title="Safe to use a fork after touching drano?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-08-17T14:58:11.670" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7909" CreationDate="2015-08-16T20:07:07.367" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another good method is to use various sizes of soft bristle paintbrushes, dependent on where you want to clean. Once the case is opened, tilt the computer at an angle holding securely in one hand,  and gently brush downwards in the areas you would like to clean with the other hand. You will find clumps of dust will drop out easily, especially in areas such as the fan, and the soft bristles of the brush won't damage anything inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7973" LastActivityDate="2015-08-16T20:07:07.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7969" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7966" CreationDate="2015-08-17T02:10:14.917" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The product Drano will clean quite effectively things like a fork, as it designed to attack organic matter and that is the actual problem you maybe wishing to avoid. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So your fork will most likely be the cleanest thing in your home.  However a wash in hot water and soap and then rinse under running water will be enough to ensure you haven't anything from the drano remaining.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The final overkill step would be to put the fork in a container of water, if there is no visible reaction, it's clean.  Bonus if the container of water is dirty with oil from food. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4052" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T02:10:14.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7966" CreationDate="2015-08-17T02:14:22.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, the fork is entirely safe to use after washing. Drano is a combination of bleach and lye, both extremely water-soluble (and a thickener). It will rinse off of the fork easily; and after washing, will be entirely gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7975" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T02:14:22.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7971" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-17T02:21:35.090" Score="0" ViewCount="1665" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd like to engage in a more extensive letter-writing correspondence. However, I'm so tied to being able to see the &quot;history&quot; of any exchange (instant messaging, email, texting, etc.) that I find it very difficult to keep up with &quot;paper&quot;. Eventually I put off responding for so long that I've forgotten entirely the thread of conversation, and it seems awkward to reply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd love a simple system for motivating myself to correspond regularly, help me keep track of letters sent and received, and the gist of each &quot;conversation&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7975" LastActivityDate="2015-08-19T20:26:44.233" Title="What's a good way to track my correspondence?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-08-23T19:15:33.297" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7972" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7971" CreationDate="2015-08-17T02:41:03.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Either use carbon paper to generate a copy of every letter you write or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Create an electronic image of every page you write using either a scanner, photocopier, or ideally the camera on a smartphone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way you get the record of what you write, now you need to organize it. Assuming you get letters back using paper copies of your outbound letters lends itself well to a simple binder in chronological order. If you use electronic versions then file names and folder structure gets it done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T02:41:03.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7973" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7971" CreationDate="2015-08-17T06:30:24.187" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;When reading your request I immediately thought about using a tickler archiving system. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the tickler system you have multiple folders: one inbox folder, one for each day of the month, some have one folder for each month, and one folder for each archive key (in your case the recipient of the letters). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The key to making this work is that when you receive a letter you read it and decide when you want to answer it.  If you receive it on the 12th and decide to answer it in a weeks time you put it in the 19th folder.  If you want to answer in a few months time, put it in the corresponding month folder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you answer it, take a look at the corresponding recipient folder, and put both received and, (copies of) sent letters in there when finished. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The last step is to change your daily routine so that you'll check the tickler system each day to see if there are letters to be written. When switching months you also check if there are something for this month and distribute that to the days of the month. The inbox can be used for received unread letters, and should be cleared at start of routine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Added bonus:&lt;/em&gt; You can use the same system to keep track of bills to pay, invitations you need answer, maybe even keep the grocery list in there, or other stuff you need to keep track of with reference to days or months. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-17T07:15:07.767" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T07:15:07.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7974" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-17T09:10:40.080" Score="6" ViewCount="16459" Body="&lt;p&gt;I currently have a t-shirt that only barely fits. I know that if I were to put it in the dryer after I wash it, it will shrink, so I've been taking it out after the wash and air-drying it. This is annoying to do and I would like to avoid it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I stretch out this shirt&lt;/strong&gt; so I can just wash it normally (washer &amp;amp; dryer) like the rest of my clothes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/xMw74pl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is a comparison between what it looks like before and after being put in the dryer. (Not my photo, but it's the same shirt I have.) Unfortunately, I can't just buy a bigger one because the shirt was only sold in one size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7978" LastActivityDate="2016-10-14T12:38:00.927" Title="How can I stretch a shirt?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7975" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="7988" CreationDate="2015-08-17T09:55:23.663" Score="0" ViewCount="1275" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, bought sime nice leather sandals 3 months ago. I wore them since, and my feet  was sweaty in it a couple of times that I suspect now causes this bad smell. Should I put the thing in the washing machine? :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7980" LastActivityDate="2015-08-23T13:01:55.653" Title="My leather sandals started stinking. How can I make the smell go away?" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7976" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-17T10:58:21.883" Score="7" ViewCount="10860" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just bought my first DIY hair clipper &lt;em&gt;but&lt;/em&gt; I don't want to make a hairy mess on the ground and make it easy to clean up. I've considered the following options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;A trash bag&lt;/em&gt; – A trash bag is difficult to lift and then throw in the bathtub or the toilet&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;A small vacuum&lt;/em&gt; – This is the fastest solution but it can clog it up very fast and break it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In the bathtub&lt;/em&gt; – This is the best option but I do not have a mirror to look at the back of my head&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any other suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7983" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2016-01-03T00:27:14.390" LastActivityDate="2016-01-03T00:27:14.390" Title="Bought a Do-It-Yourself Hair Clipper; How do I cut my hair without making a hairy mess on the floor?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7977" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6221" CreationDate="2015-08-17T12:32:54.803" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Obtain or make lined paper with extremely thick lines - if necessary you can make the black line as thick as a line of writing, and leave gap below it of the same height. If you put that underneath your plain paper the lines should show through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2793" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T12:32:54.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7978" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7764" CreationDate="2015-08-17T13:46:58.570" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can purchase pasteurized-shell eggs, they will last the longest. I've kept pasteurized-shell eggs refrigerated for over three months with no loss in freshness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recent research has shown that the European idea that washing harms the cuticle, promoting entry of bacteria through the shell &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.researchgate.net/publication/51721039_Effect_of_Egg_Washing_on_the_Cuticle_Quality_of_Brown_and_White_Table_Eggs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; title=&quot;&amp;#39;Effect of Egg Washing on the Cuticle Quality of Brown and White Table Eggs&amp;#39;, Journal of Food Protection. 2011.&quot;&gt;is false&lt;/a&gt;, so it's perfectly safe to keep unrefrigerated eggs cool, but unrefrigerated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you've purchased refrigerated eggs, keep them refrigerated. Condensation can form on chilled eggs coming up to room temperature that will promote bacterial growth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7975" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T13:46:58.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7979" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7975" CreationDate="2015-08-17T14:18:34.730" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Read the instructions for your washing machine, but normally you can, use wool wash or something similarly gentle. Dry them somewhere well aired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now go out and buy another identical pair, and wear them on alternate days, so they can get nice and dry in between.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T14:18:34.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7980" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6221" CreationDate="2015-08-17T14:31:24.620" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to do this is to &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;get another piece of paper&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;print or draw lines set to the ruling you want (the height of the&#xA;lines) in dark black ink on that page&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;place that page &lt;strong&gt;underneath&lt;/strong&gt; the line-less page on which you need to write&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;using the lines visible through your line-less sheet, write your letter/document/whatever with nice, straight lines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll be able to see the lines faintly through the line-less page, and you will not need any extraneous objects on your page nor will you need to erase lines after you're done writing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the paper on which you need to write is thick or printed-on like a birthday card, this probably won't work, but it'll do well for most normal paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a sample page:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4kvph.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4kvphm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;sample page&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7760" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-11T14:40:54.490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T14:40:54.490" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7981" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7976" CreationDate="2015-08-17T14:59:52.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can do it over the sink in front of the mirror. If you don't keep the sink dry, it is relatively easy to scoop up all the hair from the sink afterwards using paper or disposable cloths. If you use toilet paper, you can throw it in the toilet after cleaning. When you've removed most of hair, you can flush the little hair that is left.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid flushing large amounts of hair into the bathtub or sink, as this will clog it. And do &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; throw trash bags (or anything of plastic) into the toilet!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T14:59:52.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7982" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7976" CreationDate="2015-08-17T17:17:35.187" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a large sheet of plastic, or use an old tablecloth or any cloth that's large enough, stand in the middle and then use the clippers. Brush yourself off when you're done, then fold in the sheet and empty it. Easiest to empty with plastic, but this method means you can clip your hair anywhere you like in the home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T17:17:35.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7983" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7976" CreationDate="2015-08-17T18:24:57.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a large (queen or king) bedsheet spread out on the floor under your chair. This gives you a lot of space, and a sheet is generally heavy enough to not ripple if there's any air movement around it. After you're done, wrap your sheet up, take it outside, and shake it out. Birds need fibers to make their nests, so you can feel good about contributing to bird homes if you like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7760" LastActivityDate="2015-08-17T18:24:57.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7976" CreationDate="2015-08-18T00:26:19.260" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put newspaper paper in and around the sink. Put newspaper paper on the floor so it covers about a 3 foot radius from where you will be standing. When done, just slide the outer newspaper to the center while raising the outward edge slightly to help keep any hair from sliding off. Then fold it together just once or twice and shove it in the garbage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have any newspaper, other paper/cloth like materials should work fine as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not get hair down the sink or bathtub drain! This will eventually clog it! So make sure to cover the drain with the newspaper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've never been to a hair cut place where they used a vacuum to clean up the hair initially. They always just use the broom and dustpan approach. So don't use a vacuum initially, but probably would be OK to make sure you didn't miss anything after your primary method of removal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastActivityDate="2015-08-18T00:26:19.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7985" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-18T01:32:23.500" Score="4" ViewCount="179" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have many solutions for pre-wash cleaning, that's not what I want. I want something that I can apply to the shirt when I take it off and throw it in the hamper. It might sit there for a week before washing. I don't want to treat anything at wash time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know of a product or home-spun remedy that will help?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use regular detergent and oxy clean prewash as my laundry soap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastActivityDate="2015-10-17T18:22:45.420" Title="I need to prevent armpit stains in t-shirts. I want to apply something when I take the shirt off." Tags="&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7986" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7064" CreationDate="2015-08-18T01:46:09.480" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I spray around the window frames periodically with bug spray.  Does a good enough job for me ( a few hours in the evening watching TV with windows open)...a more permanent solution may be required for others! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7989" LastActivityDate="2015-08-18T01:46:09.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7987" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7976" CreationDate="2015-08-18T01:48:36.510" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The solution to your problem is dependent on the level of cleanliness you require and on your hair style. Fact is, if you are trying to clip your hair in a contemporary residential bathroom there is no solution that will prevent hair bits from winding up somewhere. The best you can do is maximally contain what you can with the expectation that you'll be doing some cleanup. With that said I recommend making sure everything is dry when you start. Dry dry dry. And don't get anything wet until you are 100% done. Use the towel, or sheet, or newspaper as you see fit. Then vacuum. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is how I do it which keeps the hair out of the bathroom: first I clip my hair with my head in a laundry sink. That's &lt;strong&gt;in&lt;/strong&gt; the sink. I bend over the sink and clip my hair. When I'm done with that stage I take my close-trimmer and a mirror to clean up the back. I currently do this in my dog's kennel area. I've done it in garages, basements, back porches, anywhere but inside. I've gotten really adept and trimming the back of my head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once I'm done I go back to the laundry sink and scoop the hair bits out and throw them away. I clean it up by washing the few leftover bits down the drain. I've never had a drain problem. Then I sweep the floor in the kennel area. Then I take allot my clothes off and brush myself off very very well and then get in the shower. When I get in the shower I sit on the floor. I do this so that when the water hits my head the heat that bounces off stays contained at the bottom of the shower. If I stand up hair bits get scattered far afield.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is how I keep the hair out of my bathroom. I recommend that you stand in your bathtub. You will need a mirror that you can suction cup to the wall and a hand mirror. But seriously, if you have hair all over the floor of your tub it will be a task to get it down the drain. And it will be stuck in crevices in the shower curtain or other places. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastActivityDate="2015-08-18T01:48:36.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7988" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7975" CreationDate="2015-08-18T01:53:50.953" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;No you should not put them in the washing machine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use saddle soap. Work it into a lather and apply to the leather, wiping it off as you go. Try not to use a lot of water as you do this. If you don't have saddle soap use something mild like Ivory or Dove. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warning - leather cleaners can change the appearance of leather. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also check with the manufacturer. Most manufacturers provide such conservative instructions that they are useless but you might get lucky. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastActivityDate="2015-08-18T01:53:50.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7990" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7836" CreationDate="2015-08-18T03:27:37.720" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2664089/Could-BURNING-split-ends-better-haircut-FEMAIL-puts-hot-new-Brazilian-trend-test.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;burning your hair&lt;/a&gt; instead of cutting. It's a real thing; not trying to be funny. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7653" LastEditorUserId="7653" LastEditDate="2015-08-25T06:41:13.953" LastActivityDate="2015-08-25T06:41:13.953" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7991" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2400" CreationDate="2015-08-18T05:27:46.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use baby powder! It will keep the shoes dry and prevent bacteria from growing as well as provide a nice deodorant. Several of my basketball mates used it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7980" LastActivityDate="2015-08-18T05:27:46.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7992" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-18T07:58:25.987" Score="-1" ViewCount="3088" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have recently started to learn how to cook. Whenever I am trying to make a chapati or to cook a vegetable, I start experiencing an acute headache, most likely because of the steam or maybe the flame in burner gas stove, though I am not sure and that's the very reason I have posted it here. Also, if this is the case, what can I do to avoid such headaches. I don't have any kind of other medical issues apart from having dust allergy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7930" LastActivityDate="2015-08-18T09:18:20.130" Title="Ways to avoid headaches while cooking" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-08-18T14:24:41.193" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7993" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7992" CreationDate="2015-08-18T09:05:15.413" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try running the stove for a few minutes without a pan on the burner. If you still get a headache: you may be experiencing &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Carbon-monoxide-poisoning/Pages/Symptoms.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;carbon monoxide poisoning&lt;/a&gt;. In this case, you need to massively increase the ventilation in your kitchen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2015-08-18T09:05:15.413" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7992" CreationDate="2015-08-18T09:18:20.130" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the steam is causing problems get a fan and increase the ventilation.&#xA;If the gas stove is causing the problem check for Carbon Monoxide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way, I would recommend getting some ventilation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7992" LastActivityDate="2015-08-18T09:18:20.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7995" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7971" CreationDate="2015-08-18T09:23:33.990" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use &lt;a href=&quot;https://evernote.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Evernote&lt;/a&gt;. If you use a smartphone, there is an app. The app lets you take a photo of the letters for storage, (Also the text in the photos is searchable).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively there is &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.onenote.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;OneNote&lt;/a&gt;, which also has an app.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7992" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-08-19T20:26:44.233" LastActivityDate="2015-08-19T20:26:44.233" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7997" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7974" CreationDate="2015-08-18T15:27:28.977" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try soaking the shirt in a salt brine. Just fill a container with water, add salt until the water is cloudy, put the shirt in the water and let it sit for 3 or 4 days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This &quot;ages&quot; the shirt. I've done it several times, and my shirts come out nice and soft.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure whether or not it will stop your shirt from shrinking, but it does affect the fabric in such a way that it becomes softer, so it might also stop it from shrinking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try testing on a white tshirt or something first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7997" LastActivityDate="2015-08-18T15:27:28.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7998" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7783" CreationDate="2015-08-18T17:04:52.983" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're in the northern hemisphere and it's snowed enough in the last few days to where snow is sticking to tree trunks, if the snow is predominantly on one side of the trees, that way points north. Since the last snowfall, direct sunlight has melted snow on the other sides of the trees. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are in the southern hemisphere, the snow side points south.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7999" LastActivityDate="2015-08-18T17:04:52.983" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="7999" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-19T07:35:14.330" Score="5" ViewCount="250" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need someone to measure a mattress for me, but he says he can't because he has nothing to measure it with. I'm currently about 800 miles away from him, so I can't just take the bull by the horns and drive over there to help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a trick I can suggest him to use, which does not involve any measuring tools? All I need to know is whether it's roughly 140, 160 or 180 cm wide. I don't need the measurement to be very precise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4640" LastEditorUserId="8021" LastEditDate="2015-08-21T09:42:17.063" LastActivityDate="2015-08-21T09:42:17.063" Title="Trick to measure the size of a mattress" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8000" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7999" CreationDate="2015-08-19T12:49:28.807" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could compare it with the size of something that has a standard size. For example a CD/DVD is 120mm, so you could count how many times you can flip one over along an edge and get a rough measurement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-08-19T12:49:28.807" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8001" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7974" CreationDate="2015-08-19T13:34:48.593" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is what I'd do:&#xA;I expect the fibres will loosen when in wet and warm environment (but not hot, only warm, like not above 40 degrees Celsius) and then when the drying part comes - stretch it over something, like a canvas, all the way to it's limits, and then let dry naturally or dry with cold air. (not with the heating option of a fan...)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;my theory lies in the fact that stuff tends to re-shape and occupy more volume when in warm environment (picture ice melting...) and when in cold environment stuff tends to shrink or at least just stay put. &#xA;I think it would work with fiber if you stretch it before it cools off from the washing machine.&#xA;In fact, remember how clothes stretch a bit when you iron it (heat it up). Maybe it would work after ironing it and then stretching it and letting it cool up like that too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8013" LastActivityDate="2015-08-19T13:34:48.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7999" CreationDate="2015-08-19T14:11:25.193" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you really only need to distinguish between 140/160/180cm, just have your friend lay across the bed (with feet/head lined up to one side). Assuming you know (or he tells you) how tall he is, he can say something like &quot;it's up to my shoulder/eyes/chest,&quot; and that's really all you need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="89" LastActivityDate="2015-08-19T14:11:25.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8003" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6881" CreationDate="2015-08-19T16:50:56.343" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fan should be well outside the door, facing towards the door. Imagine if you could see the air coming out of the fan, that it's bright green. It gets wider and spreads out as you get further from the fan. You want the fan far enough away that the entire door is taking up by the bright green air. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Searching for how firefighters ventilate a room will give some good pictures  &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lKak1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;pictures&quot;&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastActivityDate="2015-08-19T16:50:56.343" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-08-19T17:46:25.440" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I started with CRABOLO's solution - the finger on the hole and filling it with soap and water, but then I tore up a paper towel and tore it into little tiny pieces and wadded them up and shoved them into the straw, then I just blew them all out again.  Rinsed it again with water, then washed the outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That worked to get the taste out of my straw after I put soda into my water cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8016" LastActivityDate="2015-08-19T17:46:25.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8005" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7999" CreationDate="2015-08-19T19:21:01.550" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have him get a piece of string, cut it so it's the width of the mattress, and mail it to you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-08-19T19:21:01.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8006" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8123" CreationDate="2015-08-19T19:27:58.677" Score="3" ViewCount="683" Body="&lt;p&gt;The power button on my smartphone (Samsung Galaxy Note) stopped responding after carelessly using the phone outside on many rainy days. It would not come back so over time I got used to alternative tricks to turn on/off the display as well as the device as a whole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After a year or so of using these workarounds, I noticed a few days ago that the button miraculously started working again. I would like to restart using it normally but I'm afraid it might now be in some fragile state I could easily break for good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a simple and safe way of cleaning the button (with its contacts inaccessible within the phone) and protecting it for the future? Like letting a small drop of engine oil through the hole around it? Obviously I don't want to break my phone by pouring something conductive into it but I don't want to accidentally cover the contact areas with some insulating film either. Just something that would remove the remaining bits of rust if there are any.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8018" LastActivityDate="2015-08-30T13:17:03.873" Title="How to protect micro switches?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8007" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8008" CreationDate="2015-08-20T13:25:08.323" Score="0" ViewCount="827" Body="&lt;p&gt;About a year ago, I lost my Eddie Bauer water bottle, similar to this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/H8JEa.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/H8JEam.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;eddie bauer bottle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been trying to find a replacement, but it seems they've discontinued the model. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With that in mind, I'm planning on purchasing this bottle: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Odz0R.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Odz0Rm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;nalgene bottle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, the nalgene doesn't have the molded grip which so endeared me to my original bottle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So..I'd like to mold them in!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001NCDE8O&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;amazon page&lt;/a&gt; says the bottle is suitable for liquids in the range of &#xA;-40 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Should I heat the whole bottle up and indent the desired grip with a cool implement, heat up the implement and press it into the bottle, or some other solution?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An ideal answer would not only provide justification for the proposed method, but also suggestions on the most feasible way to enact it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8029" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-08T13:43:35.757" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T13:43:35.757" Title="Practical method to form/shape nalgene bottle" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8008" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8007" CreationDate="2015-08-20T15:42:32.947" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Currently, Nalgene bottles are made from a BPA Free, Copolyester called &quot;Tritan&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From literature on a similar medical grade version &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eastman.com/Literature_Center/M/MBS612.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It looks as though you have to take it to AT LEAST 110C to get it to &quot;glass transition&quot; state, basically meaning it's almost workable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The difficulty here, is to achieve this temperature, you may need something other than boiling water, or similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My suggestion (assuming you don't mind some trial and error, and losing some bottles in the meantime) is to heat the entire unit in an over set to just as close to 110C as you can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then using some implements (wooden spoons, kitchen utensils, gloved hands, etc) manipulate it as you see fit. Also, I would cool it slowly to avoid introducing too much stress, too quickly to vessel which could cause cracks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note(s): You want to keep the lid on the bottle I'm assuming, so take care not to deform the threaded area around the mouth of the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some plastics also have a &quot;memory&quot; to their molded shape, so even if you heat it and form it, the bottle may eventually resume its original shape (part of its benefit for some applications).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;IMO - the amount of effort and potential loss of a few water bottles may be more time, energy and cost than an extended research of products online. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3927" LastActivityDate="2015-08-20T15:42:32.947" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7976" CreationDate="2015-08-20T22:07:48.367" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Amen to Holroy, first answer above.  I've been cutting my own hair for several years and do it over a dry sink and use a hand mirror and the medicine cabinet mirror to look at the back of my head. With each pass of the clipper, I gather the cut hair and let it fall into the sink.  Periodically I scoop hair from the sink and toss it into a waste basket.  When done, I use a hand broom &amp;amp; dust pan to get any which fell on the floor, and then run the water to flush any little loose hairs out of and around the sink. It usually goes smoothly with nothing left to clean up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-08-20T22:07:48.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7999" CreationDate="2015-08-20T22:19:51.083" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get your friend to measure it in sheets of a toilet roll and tell you how many. For the accuracy you need, even the brand won't be important, but you can be doubly sure by buying the same brand where you are then measuring that length yourself using a tape measure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-08-20T22:19:51.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8014" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-20T22:28:50.830" Score="5" ViewCount="772" Body="&lt;p&gt;What can I do to keep mosquitoes from biting me through fabric?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have two scenarios in mind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use case 1: I have applied insect repellant to all areas of exposed skin, but mosquitoes keep biting me through my clothes (esp. shoulders).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use case 2: I am sleeping in a hammock with a bug net, but mosquitoes keep biting me through the hammock where the hammock touches the net (esp. knees and elbows).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastActivityDate="2015-10-08T18:31:09.733" Title="How to keep mosquitoes from biting through fabric?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8015" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8016" CreationDate="2015-08-20T23:20:51.323" Score="3" ViewCount="2015" Body="&lt;p&gt;The loop on my watchband broke, but the band and watch are both otherwise fine. Now when I wear it, the tail end of the watchband sticks out awkwardly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I use as a replacement for the loop without having to buy a replacement watch or watchband?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastEditorUserId="8021" LastEditDate="2015-09-18T16:26:56.527" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T16:34:27.500" Title="Replacement for watchband loop?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8015" CreationDate="2015-08-20T23:50:47.423" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Velcro with an adhesive backing may do the trick. You just stick one &quot;dot&quot; on the tail of the watchband, and the other on the watch band so that it aligns with the first dot when you're wearing your watch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful when putting on and taking off your watch not to snag the Velcro dot that is on the tail. It may come off over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/H4W01.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/H4W01.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-08-20T23:50:47.423" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8018" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8020" CreationDate="2015-08-21T08:49:46.350" Score="-1" ViewCount="148" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know whether does it happen to others or not, but I check my mobile in each 15-30 minutes interval. It is not a problem if I do in my free time, but it is a big problem if I continue during my work. I too understand that it is a bad habit and greatly disturbs my concentrations of doing good work. Sometimes I too feel very bad when I think about it, but I repeat again after few hours. I mostly check Facebook, WatsApp, Skype and Emails.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I am wondering is there is any way to get rid of this? I would also like to mention that I am not a such reputed/big person who always gets some updates in his/her mobile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8046" LastActivityDate="2015-08-21T10:30:01.533" Title="how to avoid checking mobile during work?" Tags="&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-08-21T15:17:50.727" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8015" CreationDate="2015-08-21T09:10:49.383" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would use use a small rubber band&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7163" LastActivityDate="2015-08-21T09:10:49.383" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8020" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8018" CreationDate="2015-08-21T10:30:01.533" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's probably not an addiction so much as a habit.  Put your phone in a drawer rather than on your desk, then keep a stress ball or spare pen or anything to keep your hands busy.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7325" LastActivityDate="2015-08-21T10:30:01.533" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8021" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-21T16:56:03.803" Score="-4" ViewCount="2037" Body="&lt;p&gt;My bed is right up against a window. I prefer to lean against something and sit in bed while working. The most convenient place where I can lean against is the window, but I'm afraid that I will put too much stress on it and it will become dangerous. Is there any way I could fashion something that would put less stress on the window?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8054" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-08-23T15:08:54.830" LastActivityDate="2015-09-02T20:08:40.123" Title="How to safely lean against a window" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-09-06T21:04:04.550" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8021" CreationDate="2015-08-21T17:23:20.670" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TL;DR;&lt;/strong&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;&lt;em&gt;Generally&lt;/em&gt;&quot; speaking, it's &quot;&lt;em&gt;probably&lt;/em&gt;&quot; ok, but in terms of your safety my official response is &quot;it's impossible to tell without a &lt;em&gt;lot&lt;/em&gt; more info&quot;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It being &quot;safe&quot; depends on:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Window type - double or single glazed, or more&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Window structure - wooden, PVC, metal&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Window age and condition - is it strong, new, or old and deteriorated&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How the window is fitted - bars/supports from the window structure&#xA;running into the walls, or just fasteners, and how strong they are&#xA;(or are &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How much of you is pressing against the window or window frame&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Which part of the window you lean on - the glass or frame or&#xA;combination, or if partly the window sill&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How long you lean on it for&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do you lean back hard, or gently&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Probably others&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also relevant in terms of safety, is how far you have to fall if something did happen. &lt;em&gt;It's never going to be good going through a window&lt;/em&gt;, but there is a difference in &quot;risk&quot; between falling 10 or 15 feet down from a house height versus a high rise and 50+ feet down. Neither is good, but there is a difference.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the window is stable and not old and deteriorated, and fastened well, you are &lt;em&gt;likely&lt;/em&gt; to be safe.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;However&lt;/em&gt; without physical evaluation it's hard to say, because of all the above mentioned points. Also, windows are not designed to be leaned on, certainly not over long periods as an ongoing support.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fashioning something to make it safer would likely entail putting something across the frame on one side and the frame on the other, and leaning on that. As then your weight is spread across the frame, rather than pressing on one single point, and certainly not on the glass itself.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;But this only reduces potential problems from not leaning directly on glass, and if the frame itself is weak then this will not be any safer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;In conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's hard to say over the internet how strong a structure is without knowing anything about it, or how old it is (etc - as per above list).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Deterioration is caused by various factors, which can vary or change depending on age, original build quality, and even things like your location - such as the weather (if you get lots of snow for example and you have wooden windows and don't maintain them regularly - etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally, I'd recommend avoiding it if you can. Shuffle your room around so you are leaning on a wall, or fasten a board to the wall below the window which comes up to the height you are leaning (which may not be ideal is it will likely cover the window and you lose light and window access etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5032" LastEditorUserId="5032" LastEditDate="2015-08-21T18:09:46.437" LastActivityDate="2015-08-21T18:09:46.437" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8023" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-08-21T17:54:02.363" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As this is Lifehacks and you are looking for &quot;alternatives&quot;, I suggest that while pipecleaners and other similarly suggested tools are great ideas, the cost of said tools, soap, warm water, and your time would surely outweigh bar far just buying a pack of new straws.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cost of soap and cleaners etc is not a massive amount at all, but &lt;em&gt;your time is precious&lt;/em&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I see you are in San Francisco, and as an example, I notice there (seems to be) 3 Walmarts there.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.walmart.com/ip/Unique-Industries-91249-Straws-Flexible-Midnight-in-Black-288-Packs/32266747&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;50 straws for $0.99 at Walmart&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ceGTW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ceGTWm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;straws&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NEW STRAWS&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I estimate you should be able to use the same straw for about a week (depending on what you drink, how much you drink, and if you rinse it out daily etc).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Per Year: $0.99, 30 mins(?) to go to the store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CLEANERS&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(prices are &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; approx for demonstration purposes only)  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soap - $1 per year&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Warm water (gas/electricity cost to heat water) $2 per year&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pipe cleaners (or similar alternative) $2 per year&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Your time - $priceless really, but say 15 mins a week (by the time&#xA;you get the cleaners, soap, warm water etc)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Per Year: $5 per year and &lt;em&gt;13 hours of your time&lt;/em&gt; - that's nearly 2 full days work!  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5032" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-18T13:41:20.463" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T13:41:20.463" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8014" CreationDate="2015-08-21T18:48:59.790" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You won't likely stop them biting through unless the fabric is quite thick, and then it might not be as breathable for your needs.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to make sure there is enough space between you and the mosquito net (including where it hits the hammock). Either tie it up better, or add more strings to pull it away from you. Or, depending on your setup, add an object (e.g. small sticks) inside between you and the inner net to push it away from you.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the only problematic area is under the hammock, then you could attach a thick blanket to the underside of the hammock, or lay it on the hammock, if this is comfortable to you.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy better quality nets, which might be an option.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;That said, you can get nets &lt;em&gt;pre-treated&lt;/em&gt; with repellents, and are much more effective at repelling mosquitos than non pre-treated ones.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Such nets can actually kill mosquitos upon contact of the net.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And you can apply repellent quite liberally, how much depends on the net you have really.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But sounds like the problem is the net position, not net quality.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5032" LastActivityDate="2015-08-21T18:48:59.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8021" CreationDate="2015-08-21T19:24:53.850" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You asked whether it was possible to &quot;fashion something that would put less stress on the window&quot;. You could get a board that is wider than the window, and at least 2/3 as tall as your back, and stand it up on one edge with both ends safely* leaning on the window frame.  Then you lean against that instead of leaning against the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xSOHT.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xSOHT.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on how wide the window frame is, a wooden cutting board may do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*I'm not sure how safe this really is, but it's probably a whole lot safer than leaning against a pane of glass!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-08-21T19:24:53.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8027" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8051" CreationDate="2015-08-22T01:38:28.867" Score="5" ViewCount="975" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have hair on my back. How can I shave it? Preferably by myself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm flexible, but not &lt;em&gt;that&lt;/em&gt; flexible - trying to make sure I get all of it is a real struggle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2093" LastEditorUserId="2093" LastEditDate="2015-08-22T01:47:27.687" LastActivityDate="2015-09-01T16:15:21.883" Title="How can I shave my back?" Tags="&lt;shaving&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8028" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2610" CreationDate="2015-08-22T07:24:12.217" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;All, of these solutions either involve time, money, or acid. All you have to do is put some olive oil on your skin, and wash it off. It is that easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8059" LastActivityDate="2015-08-22T07:24:12.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8029" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2015-08-22T09:51:16.137" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use baby powder! It will keep the shoes dry and prevent bacteria from growing as well as provide a nice deodorant. Several of my basketball mates used it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7980" LastActivityDate="2015-08-22T09:51:16.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8030" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2015-08-22T10:47:52.683" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Though you said you did this, every couple of days, put them in a large ziplock bag and place them in the freezer.  The problem with most solutions is that you wind up with the smell intermingling with the foot odor creating a worse smell.  Freezing will kill off the bacteria and smell for a few days until you need to do it again. Just make it a routine. It is even refreshing in he Summer to put them on freezing and they warm up quickly enough.  Works like a charm, especially on nasty smelling sandals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8060" LastActivityDate="2015-08-22T10:47:52.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8031" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-08-22T14:40:24.320" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Found these on Amazon. Bought some to clean out the drink straws on reusable water bottles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drink Straw Cleaning Brush - set of 4 Stainless Steel brushes for drinking straws, Tumblers, sippy Cups and more! &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00K4QBYQY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K4QBYQY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_-Ki2vb38NNEKK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cheap and should last a long time. Useful for cleaning out other tiny hard to reach places. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8063" LastActivityDate="2015-08-22T14:40:24.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8032" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2015-08-23T07:13:43.747" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mayonnaise works for me.  Put some on, rub it in, wash it off.  Might have to do it a couple times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8071" LastActivityDate="2015-08-23T07:13:43.747" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8035" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8036" CreationDate="2015-08-23T10:31:01.707" Score="0" ViewCount="599" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once my little brother fell asleep with gum in his mouth. The gum got stuck to his hair so that we had to cut some of his hair to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you know an alternative way to remove it safely?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8074" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-23T14:19:17.710" LastActivityDate="2015-08-23T14:19:17.710" Title="How to remove gum from hair?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-08-23T14:42:34.837" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8036" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8035" CreationDate="2015-08-23T12:58:53.000" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best solution would be to rub oil(generally sunflower) in the hair where the chewing gum is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8075" LastActivityDate="2015-08-23T12:58:53.000" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8037" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7975" CreationDate="2015-08-23T13:01:55.653" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another solution would be to put a teabag in each shoe for a night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8075" LastActivityDate="2015-08-23T13:01:55.653" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8039" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9281" CreationDate="2015-08-23T15:39:07.307" Score="4" ViewCount="5298" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Thule Laptop Backpack and a Hiking Backpack. Both are more or less of the same material. How can I clean it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I cannot put it into a machine because the hiking backpack has a frame and I am afraid I might damage the laptop bag if I do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7779" LastEditorUserId="7779" LastEditDate="2015-08-23T23:48:03.550" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T19:37:04.783" Title="How can I clean my backpack?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8041" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8027" CreationDate="2015-08-23T20:13:52.383" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would try taping your razor to a back scratcher, soap up your back and have at it.&#xA;Not much research here, just a little common sense, if it is sturdy enough to scratch your back it should also be able to shave it with the proper attachment (a razor).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2013" LastActivityDate="2015-08-23T20:13:52.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8027" CreationDate="2015-08-23T21:10:03.003" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My advice is that if you want the end result to be really good, you probably need a second pair of hands. Asking a friend to help you out (budget option) or visit a beauty salon (may be more expensive) would be my suggestions. Otherwise be careful with those razors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7874" LastActivityDate="2015-08-23T21:10:03.003" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8039" CreationDate="2015-08-23T21:14:50.017" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on in what way the bags are dirty, you could use a sticky roll, you know the kind that you normally uses on clothes etc. This will probably lift of any dust, crumbles etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AfsiX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AfsiXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Sticky rolls&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7874" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-08T13:46:11.847" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T13:46:11.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8045" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8046" CreationDate="2015-08-24T09:03:42.067" Score="6" ViewCount="4313" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a CD collection of around 500 albums. They are placed alphabetically by artist on around 10 shelves (shelves are vertically aligned one above the other, and are bounded on the sides). The first CD is on the top shelf in the leftmost position. The next CD is to the right of it. When a shelf is filled, the next CD goes on shelf below, again on the left. A nice and simple solution. Everything is already sorted, and I can find a specific CD really quickly this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that when I buy a new CD, I need to stick it in its correct alphabetical position. To make room for it (as the shelf is already full), I need to remove the rightmost CD from the shelf, and move that removed CD to the leftmost position in the next shelf. As there is no room either, I need to repeat this process shelf by shelf until I get to the bottom. Effectively shifting around tens or hundreds of CDs each time I need to insert a single one!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is really annoying me. One solution I've tried was to leave an empty space of around 5-10 CDs in each shelf. Things got better, however it is only a temporary solution. Soon enough these gaps got filled again and I am back to square one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wonder if there are any suggestions for getting around this problem permanently (and, no, starting to buy digital albums online isn't an acceptable answer :) )? Surely I'm not the first one having it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8085" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-24T09:11:18.987" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T08:29:54.333" Title="More efficient way to arrange a CD collection" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8046" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8045" CreationDate="2015-08-24T09:18:05.807" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is &lt;em&gt;no way&lt;/em&gt; you can keep them alphabetically sorted which doesn't require resorting (and/or reorganising) from time to time. Your best option in the physical realm is to leave room at end of shelves, like you described. But it does require a reorganisation from time to time. When reorganising do remember to start at the last shelf.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To avoid reorganising the shelves, you'll have to forego alphabetic order. An option then could be to number each CD, and have an alphabetical list next to your shelves for easy lookup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My alternate solution has been to buy CDs, digitalising them, and then let my music player sort albums automatically. If you extend this with assigning a number to the CD when importing them, you could store them in sequential order, use the music player (of your choice) to sort the albums and play them, and get the cover for extra information by number if so needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-24T09:18:05.807" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8047" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8045" CreationDate="2015-08-24T09:57:26.570" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As holroy says in his answer, there is no &quot;permanent&quot; solution which will keep you from ever having to reorganize. Eventually, you'll fill all the shelves and need a new CD rack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leaving space at the end of each shelf is about the best you can do. You can do that a little more intelligently by estimating how often you're getting CDs from artists whose names start with a particular letter. Look at your CD rack as it is now, and make a histogram of artists by first letter. Leave the most space on the most common letter, and the least space on the least common letter. Suppose you've got 100 empty spaces on the rack in total, and 10% of your albums start with A - leave 10 empty spots on the shelf with A. If only 1% of your albums start with X, just leave a single empty spot there. That way, you'll avoid reorganizing when you buy 10 A albums before you've bought your second X album. It's a little more complicated with multiple letters on the same shelf or multiple shelves for a single letter, but you get the idea.  Of course, you might run into trouble when you discover a pile of CDs by Queen or ZZ Top in the bargain bin...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7679" LastActivityDate="2015-08-24T09:57:26.570" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8048" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8027" CreationDate="2015-08-24T13:21:28.877" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It isn't really shaving, but what about one of those hair removal creams? Going back to the back scratcher idea, you could maybe put a piece of plastic on the end (using tape or something) of the back scratcher and put some of the cream on there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-08-24T13:21:28.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8049" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8050" CreationDate="2015-08-24T16:29:11.467" Score="1" ViewCount="238" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my case, someone spilt a sugary drink on my computer's mouse - after cleaning the mouse it works fine except for the liquid that got under the edge of the keys and now leaves me with 'tacky' mouse presses. The casing and button of the mouse is all made out of a one-piece moulded plastic like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GpwlU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GpwlUm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...so I am unable to get underneath the button to clean it. The result being that when I press the button down it sticks and I keep the cursor steady for a second or so until it unsticks and the computer registers the key press.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-08T13:47:18.870" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T13:47:18.870" Title="Is there a way to unstick 'tacky' buttons?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8049" CreationDate="2015-08-24T17:44:15.297" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The mouse is most likely &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; made out of a one-piece mould. How would they then be able to insert the electronics afterwards? Or do you believe they put the plastic around it afterwards? In other words, it should be possible to disassemble the mouse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Searching for &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=how+to+open+a+computer+mouse&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;how to open a computer mouse&lt;/a&gt; revealed a few procedures, basically like the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Disconnect the mouse, and flip it over&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After removing the slider pads, unscrew the screws hidden underneath slider pads&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Separate the base and top shell of the mouse, hopefully revealing the button faces&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you don't see the button faces, you might need to unscrew some more and do more disassembling. Take care remembering what you did to disassemble it, so you are able to put it back together again&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you need to clean the sticky surfaces. Clean the button faces using a mild detergent, and rinse off with some water.  Be careful not get water inside the electronics if possible. Continue with cleaning the top shelf holding the actual buttons/fingers. Dry it of manually, and leave for some hours so as to make sure it is really dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reassemble the mouse, possibly using a little glue to get the slider pads to hold in place again. Hopefully there should now be no more tacky buttons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;/em&gt; Opening up the mouse, will most likely void any warranty, if any.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-24T17:44:15.297" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8051" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8027" CreationDate="2015-08-24T18:01:05.330" Score="2" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Choose a proper tool&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To me the key issue here is not actually doing the shaving, but seeing what needs to be shaved. I have used an electrical rotary razor with a trimmer section, and I've been content using the trimmer section. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However as indicated in &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/2370/4490&quot;&gt;this answer&lt;/a&gt;, it could be well advised investing in &lt;em&gt;a woman's electric wet/dry shaver, 3 Blade Foil Shaver. One of the blades is a trimmer that cuts longer hairs, the other two cut them short.&lt;/em&gt;  These could possible have a better handle on hair attached to a chest or the back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't been able to use a manual razor on my back, and don't foresee how it can practically be done. Using an electrical razor gives you so much more leverage when it comes to reaching those hard to get places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Using mirrors&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried different setups with mirrors, and the one working best for me was to stand with my back against a wall mounted mirror, and then have another mirror, either hand held or fixed in a tripod. In one case I had the luck of using a mirror inside the cupboard reflecting onto the wall mounted mirror.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way I look into the small mirror to see the reflected image in the wall mounted mirror. The point being that it is easier to move/manouver the small mirror to see the correct section of your back, rather than first looking in the largest mirror and then finding the sector you are shaving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Alternative: Using camera phone?&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried this my self, but you could possibly use a camera phone, web cam, or video camera which has a live feed, and then watch your back on a large screen whilst shaving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When shaving take your time and let the razor do it works, just concentrate on moving it somewhat regularly up, down, sideways, which ever way you need to in order to cover the back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most people does actually have the dexterity to reach most part of the back when using both hands, and shift positions from over the shoulder to going around and up the back. And this is easier if holding an electrical razor which gives you that little extra in length to reach all over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It feels awkward moving/shaving in a mirror, and it does take a little bit of practice as you tend to move the wrong way a lot. But it gets the job done, without to much hassle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-08-24T18:01:05.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8053" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8039" CreationDate="2015-08-24T20:57:53.310" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Doing a search for &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=cleaning+backpack&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;cleaning backpack&lt;/a&gt; does give some suggestion indicating that either hand or machine washing is acceptable, &lt;strong&gt;if&lt;/strong&gt; the &lt;em&gt;care instructions (if present) allows it&lt;/em&gt;. One option could therefore be to remove frame before hand or machine washing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, what I usually do is to use a damp cloth to wipe the backpack clean. Simply using a cloth has proven succesful for my backpacks with a variety of (semi-)waterproof fabrics. In my experience this also doesn't affect the waterproofing to any great extent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-24T20:57:53.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8054" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-25T02:34:52.240" Score="2" ViewCount="1543" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am looking to hang 4x6 photographs on a wall in my room. They will not be in a frame of any sort, just the photo paper. I have about 100 and am going to make a collage. I tried glue dots, but they blew off the wall and all my pictures fell down. I do not want to see the method I use to hang the pictures, only the pictures. Is there a better solution? Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: My concern is mainly the pictures staying on the wall. (As well as cost because I do have about 100 pictures to hang)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Note: please do not suggest painters tape, scotch tape, tacs, thumb nails, nails etc)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8090" LastEditorUserId="8090" LastEditDate="2015-08-25T23:36:52.880" LastActivityDate="2015-08-25T23:36:52.880" Title="Hanging pictures on the wall without nails/tacks/normal tape?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8054" CreationDate="2015-08-25T13:59:36.093" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your concern is damage to the wall, you may want to consider a product such as the Command range of picture hanging products from 3M.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are designed for damage free hanging, they hold strongly and remove cleanly. I have used the hook versions of these, but the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Command-Picture-Hanging-Strips-Value/dp/B000OF6X48&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;picture strips&lt;/a&gt; look like they will work for your application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8096" LastActivityDate="2015-08-25T13:59:36.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8057" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8014" CreationDate="2015-08-25T14:24:47.580" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To keep the mosquitoes away from your body, rub a handful of crushed basil leaves on your skin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other methods you can try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;candles with citronella essential oil - it`s a natural mosquito repellent;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put a few drops of lavender to ribbon and place around open windows;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;eat more garlic - it acts like a barrier between the mosquitoes and your skin;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8097" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-08T12:37:33.930" LastActivityDate="2015-10-08T12:37:33.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8058" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8069" CreationDate="2015-08-25T17:19:46.107" Score="1" ViewCount="87907" Body="&lt;p&gt;We were camping last week and got tree sap (I think it was pine) on the windshield of our car?  We tried soap and water with little success. Turning on the windshield wipers also did not work (smudged it around).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know how to remove it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2016-07-23T03:14:09.840" Title="How to clean tree sap off a windshield?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8059" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8015" CreationDate="2015-08-25T17:45:21.333" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used thin no damage hair elastics like these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1BZgT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1BZgT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Preferably use thin ones because they don't create pressure on your wrist underneath the watch band.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No damage ones because I personally find the hair elastics with metal a bit uncomfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply loop the elastics around the watch band and then it should hold the free end in place for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastEditorUserId="8021" LastEditDate="2015-09-18T16:34:27.500" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T16:34:27.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8061" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-26T03:13:15.017" Score="12" ViewCount="5051" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before I fall asleep, I like to get into my bed and do some reading. My wife however likes to fall asleep as soon as she is in bed. I have a small lamp on my side which I use but it scatters too much light into the room and bothers her and she can't fall asleep. Any life-hacks which will bring us closer to marital bliss?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: The lamp does have a shade on it along with a flexible neck so you can twist and direct bright light in any direction. I keep it facing directly down to minimize the scattering light but apparently, its still not enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1448" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T01:52:23.173" Title="How to read in bed without upsetting my wife?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;light&gt;&lt;reading&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8062" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-26T05:20:38.897" Score="6" ViewCount="58120" Body="&lt;p&gt;My fiance detests the taste of tap water and has to resort to bottled water even though we both know that it is a waste of money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to get rid of the tap water taste?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8109" LastActivityDate="2018-03-20T02:46:28.057" Title="How to get rid of tap water taste?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8063" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8065" CreationDate="2015-08-26T07:27:24.727" Score="7" ViewCount="78238" Body="&lt;p&gt;Everyone who wears a belt knows the problem, it's neither short nor long enough to fit perfect and not getting in the way of your left elbow. Has anyone got a lifehack to fix the leftover part so it won't stick out anymore? Thanks in advance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8010" LastActivityDate="2019-10-17T20:46:05.073" Title="What to do with the leftover part of a belt?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8064" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8062" CreationDate="2015-08-26T09:09:13.673" Score="8" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Origin of the taste&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The taste of the water comes from dissolved minerals. If you want to change the taste, you need to change mineral count. There are few solutions for this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Buy a filter&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QPKqu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QPKqu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Example water filter&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are numerous water filters out there, that make your water softer. This may also improve the taste. Another plus is that your kettle won't get limescale that fast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Boil the water&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I often find that boiling the water improves the taste. This may be annoying, since you have to wait for the water both to heat up and cool off, but if you don't have other options, this is one of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Use tap water to create drinks based on water&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can make coffee, tea, or some sweet drinks using fruit syrups/juice. This will cover the taste of water, so it will no longer be the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Side note: remember that all other options have some cost too. Boiling may need electricity/gas, filter needs to be changed regularly, and resources for creating drinks needs to be resupplied. If you do want to drink water and water only, you may want to calculate what's the best for your wallet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7762" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-02-08T03:33:58.327" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T03:33:58.327" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8065" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8063" CreationDate="2015-08-26T09:16:14.893" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cut it off.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't need it.&#xA;It is thus useless to you.&#xA;Further more, it seems to be getting in your way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may seem wasteful to cut if off. But you just don't need it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But what is your plan?&#xA;To suddenly gain a lot of weight?&#xA;If you are underweight, and intending on doing so, then wait until you have done so before trimming your belt.&#xA;If you are a healthy weight, then I suggest reconsidering your plan to gain more weight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are concerned about reselling it or giving it away, then that would be overlyselfless, prioritising a possible future user over your current needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;How to cut it:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Leather:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trace the curve on the end on to paper as a stencil, then trance back with a marker.&#xA;Cut it with a sharp knife or a sturdy pair of scissors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Cotton:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut it with sissors. Fold it and stich a hem on to stop it unraveling. Not too hard with a hand needle, but if you have a sewing machine, use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Nilon:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut and seal it like a rope.&#xA;Heat up a old butter knife til it is red hot. Cut it, melting the ends shut. Dip fingers in water and mold it to a rounded edge. Or/And use a nail file to round it after it has cooled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Metal Tips&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it has  metal top on the end.&#xA;Then you will need to examine how it is attached.&#xA;The ones on cloth belts can normally be opened up prior to cutting and folded back over after you have cut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Metal ones can be reattached with rivets or superglue&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1233" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-10-31T14:08:54.763" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8066" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8061" CreationDate="2015-08-26T09:17:08.950" Score="15" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Use E-book.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While costly, this is by far the simplest solution. E-book media can generate enough light for you to read, but be dim enough for your wife to not be disturbed. This also allows you to control where light goes(you can turn screen back from her), as well as read book without generating too much noise(touch screen is silent, paper isn't).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7762" LastActivityDate="2015-08-26T09:17:08.950" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8067" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8061" CreationDate="2015-08-26T10:30:09.217" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have stumbled upon this issue myself. I think a book light will suite your purposes. It's a small LED lamp that you clip onto your book and in most cases can be adjusted so that it points to the pages of the book without lighting up the whole room. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vE48n.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vE48nm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;One model of book light.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7874" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-08T13:47:54.400" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T13:47:54.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8058" CreationDate="2015-08-26T14:52:02.597" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're looking for a lifehack v. a dedicated product, I would go down this road:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Temperature will be key. If the sap is still in a rather large clump, ice works great. The sap will contract at a different rate than the glass, and usually dislodge in a rather large piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it has smeared (I suspect it has), you will need to get it warm. Maybe a piece of black paper underneath the affected area and leave it in the sun, possible steam, or other sources of heat that won't damage your glass (no blowtorches). Paper towels will help quite a bit if you can get it hot enough. For any remaining residue, dissolving it in copious amounts of alcohol(ethanol is best) is the only sure-fire way I'm aware of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3927" LastActivityDate="2015-08-26T14:52:02.597" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8070" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8058" CreationDate="2015-08-26T15:38:02.520" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most solvents will remove sap and since this is a windshield you don't have to worry about paint! (Just be careful when applying). Try some of these that most people have around: hand sanitizer, rubbing alcohol, alcohol wipes, wd40, acetone or if you want to kill 2 birds use RainX (contains alcohol). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They also sell specific products for this car part stores (Tar and goo remover).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to remove any large chunks with a razor first and then clean up the residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7506" LastActivityDate="2015-08-26T15:38:02.520" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8072" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8061" CreationDate="2015-08-26T17:52:29.907" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you plan to read for 30 minutes, get in bed 30 minutes before your wife. When she gets into bed with you, turn out your light, and both of you can fall asleep together at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-08-26T17:52:29.907" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8073" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-26T18:21:00.177" Score="9" ViewCount="48420" Body="&lt;p&gt;It keeps happening. I take a shower, then discover that I had put my towel in the laundry. Or all my towels are dirty, and I'm reluctant to shower because I don't have a towel (hygiene issue...). Or worse, I forgot to bring a towel with me on vacation. How can I quickly dry off without using a towel?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried brushing as much water as I could off my body with my hands, but while that makes it faster, the real time is waiting for the tiny droplets to evaporate or drip off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastActivityDate="2016-04-12T19:09:20.147" Title="How can I shower without a towel?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8074" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2015-08-26T18:24:29.650" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip is perfect. Start at the very edge of the bandage with a saturated Q-tip, and peel back the bandage as it loosens. I find this faster and cleaner than using petroleum jelly and/or baby oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To avoid stings, go slowly and don't force the adhesive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8123" LastActivityDate="2015-08-26T18:24:29.650" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7985" CreationDate="2015-08-26T18:27:14.617" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend a spray bottle with vinegar (straight or diluted with water). It should help with deodorizing and act as a very mild anti-microbial. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or a paste of baking soda and water may be helpful. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both will not stain the clothing and can stay on for days. You can also put vinegar into your wash cycle to amp up the deodorizing effects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8123" LastActivityDate="2015-08-26T18:27:14.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8076" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8073" CreationDate="2015-08-26T18:30:18.947" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this situation very well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought of using a squeegee (the rubber thing used for wiping windows dry after washing). I'm pretty sure it works better than most other tools like hands, toilet paper or jumping around. It also is easy and economic to clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Major drawback will be: You can't use it on your head if the seal is made from rubber or silicone as it will strip off your hairs due to high friction. For the head you will need a special Teflon squeegee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I have to concede, I never tried it, but I'm going to, soon. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2737" LastEditorUserId="2737" LastEditDate="2015-08-28T19:38:28.973" LastActivityDate="2015-08-28T19:38:28.973" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8077" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8062" CreationDate="2015-08-26T20:10:57.270" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Run the water for a moment or two before filling your glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is stagnant water in your water pipes.  When you initially turn the tap on, this is the water that comes out.  If you wait a little bit, you will start getting water that is coming from the street.  It will presumably contain less non-water elements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the same reason why it takes some time for your shower to become hot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To test this, I would turn the hot water on at my sink and time how long it takes to become hot.  I would then turn on the cold water, and wait twice that duration ( just for kicks ).  If the water doesn't taste better, my idea didn't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-08-26T20:10:57.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8073" CreationDate="2015-08-26T22:43:33.137" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;One or more dry hand towels and/or wash cloths will do the trick, especially if you brush water off your body first. You can also supplement with a blow dryer to speed the drying of the remaining droplets. (Not so fun on a hot day, but on a cold morning it's great!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AWudP.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AWudP.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-08-28T17:29:42.660" LastActivityDate="2015-08-28T17:29:42.660" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8079" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8104" CreationDate="2015-08-26T23:48:41.857" Score="2" ViewCount="8987" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to take off a tag without scissors. I also can't just rip it off because I have a broken wrist (which is also my dominant hand). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm ideally looking for something easy and around the house. Are there any tools to help me hack my life?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jxgVj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jxgVjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;tag to be removed&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5218" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-29T10:30:49.700" LastActivityDate="2015-08-29T10:30:49.700" Title="Take off a tag without scissors" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="13" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8081" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-27T07:26:53.043" Score="1" ViewCount="1217" Body="&lt;p&gt;I &lt;em&gt;thoroughly dislike&lt;/em&gt; to drink beverages supposed to be sparkling once they have become still.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apparently there's no definitive solution to this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Inevitabily the bottle will be moved (repeatedly) while still in use, and the beverage inside is therefore inevitabily going to flatten at some point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However I've got the feeling that something to improve the situation might be done regardless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's an urban legend around according to which a beverage stored in a bottle will keep its fizziness the best by not closing the bottle with a top and by putting a spoon from the side of the handle inside the bottle neck. Tested it and it doesn't work, or at least the results are not really satisfactory.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I keep sparkling beverages the fizziest as possible?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8128" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T20:13:14.453" Title="How can I keep sparkling beverages the fizziest as possible?" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8082" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8079" CreationDate="2015-08-27T08:02:09.837" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Speaking of this kind of tags:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1kygD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1kygDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;picture&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warming up the tag by any mean should work; however using water as well will be way more effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, if possible, immerse the object to which the tag is attached to into hot water; otherwise, pour some hot water on the tag using a sponge or warm up the tag by any other mean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way, if using the hot water method, wait until the tag itself is impregnated and hot enough to come off with ease by gently lifting up the sides. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warming up the tag works because the heat will melt the glue under the tag, leading the glue to lose strenght enough for the tag to come off; using water as well for some reason, IME, greatly improves the effectiveness of this method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8128" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-29T10:27:48.890" LastActivityDate="2015-08-29T10:27:48.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8083" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8073" CreationDate="2015-08-27T08:57:55.890" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually don't use a towel after showering anyway.  I exfoliate to remove dead skin so I don't need the towel for that.  After showering, I brush off excess water while still in the shower, then apply oil (usually coconut or sesame oil, which I keep in the bathroom) to my skin.  I typically don't need lotion because of this.  My skin dries the rest of the way while applying face moisturizer and brushing teeth and I'm ready to get dressed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8130" LastActivityDate="2015-08-27T08:57:55.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8084" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7974" CreationDate="2015-08-27T09:00:18.240" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take it to a Laundromat - they have stretching services!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8130" LastActivityDate="2015-08-27T09:00:18.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8086" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8073" CreationDate="2015-08-27T11:31:25.977" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;At home, any garment will basically do the trick as long as you don't need to put it immediately afterwards. Being on vacation, that would also apply but as you're probably dealing with a limited amount of clothes, you might want to use it only until you buy a proper towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7163" LastActivityDate="2015-08-27T11:31:25.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8087" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8063" CreationDate="2015-08-27T11:56:16.437" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you wear a belt, your trousers probably have &quot;buckles&quot; (sorry i don't know how it would be called in English) to hold the belt so you can just tuck the leftover part into those.&#xA;If you don't have that (then the belt will probably be less useful) or the buckles are to far away from each other so that the leftover part of the belt could be long enough to bother you, I would suggest using a rubber band that you put around your belt around the point where the leftover part ends. You then just have to tuck the ending part of the belt into this rubber band.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7163" LastActivityDate="2015-08-27T11:56:16.437" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8088" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8081" CreationDate="2015-08-27T14:20:01.737" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem is occurring because some of the CO2 is escaping into the air cavity at the top of the bottle which grows every time you pour more out. The gas pressure is greater in the liquid and it will equalise with the space in the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to somehow reduce the space in the bottle. You can do this with a plastic bottle by squeezing it, but this is actually counter-productive as escaping gas will squeeze it back out again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, you can &lt;em&gt;transfer it to a smaller container&lt;/em&gt; or you could &lt;em&gt;put something solid in the bottle&lt;/em&gt; (maybe baking beans - small food-grade ceramic things used for weighing down pastry before adding the filling). The problem with both of these approaches is that agitating the drink causes it to lose CO2 quicker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One final thing you could try is adding a pinch of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to the bottle before quickly closing it. This will react with the acid in the drink (won't work with mineral water) and generate CO2 in the sealed bottle and may or may not change the flavour perceptibly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-27T17:03:47.343" LastActivityDate="2015-08-27T17:03:47.343" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8081" CreationDate="2015-08-27T14:36:38.933" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Liquid retains c02 better when colder, so keeping it in the fridge will prolong its fizzyness. If these other suggestions don't pan out, there are soda making machines that you could repurpose by just using them to add c02 back into your drinks. They basically pressurize the container with c02 to force it into the liquid. You might could rig something together with a c02 tank and some valves if you wanted a more hack like experience. Places that sell these will have tanks, as well as paintball stores - which can also refill these tanks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-08-27T14:36:38.933" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8090" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8081" CreationDate="2015-08-27T16:20:54.890" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00004XSH3&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;soda saver pump thingy&lt;/a&gt;*? Scientists will certainly argue that this can't work because of, well, &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalton%27s_law&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;science (like Dalton's law)&lt;/a&gt;, but the Amazon reviews tell a different story. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;In chemistry and physics, Dalton's law (also called Dalton's law of&#xA;  partial pressures) states that in a mixture of non-reacting gases, the&#xA;  total pressure exerted is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of&#xA;  the individual gases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*The soda saver pump thingy is a small pump that replaces your soda cap. There are also DIY examples made out of bike pumps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-27T17:24:44.550" LastActivityDate="2015-08-27T17:24:44.550" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8081" CreationDate="2015-08-27T17:20:00.370" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even though the approaches in the answer by Dave sounds promising, I do believe you need to tackle the problem another way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You state in a comment that you drink a glass a day,  and that a bottle last about a week, but that there is little or no fizz left at the end. That is natural, and kind of hard to avoid when you don't finish it quickly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've got two suggestions for you which both are in the category keep the agitation of the soda to the minimum, and finish it off faster (that is limit the times you agitate the soda). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My primary suggestion is to start buying soda boxes,  or in general in smaller containers. This way you'll empty it, before it goes still. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My secondary suggestion if you keep buying the larger variants is to cool it before opening it for the first time, and then when you open it divide it into multiple bottles with good lids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll loose some fizz in this initial transfer, but it should be considerably less than when opening and closing the larger bottle once each day. Especially when you at end of the week open a smaller bottle which has only been opened once before (when it was filled up). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-27T17:20:00.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8079" CreationDate="2015-08-27T19:49:43.067" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nail clippers should do the trick (a little bit at a time). They're easy to operate with just one hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rth74.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rth74.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-08-27T19:49:43.067" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7371" CreationDate="2015-08-27T21:06:32.413" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;We use very small mosquito tents that just cover our heads. I am including a picture here to demonstrate the form. In the photo the item appears to be one of those pop-up type items; the ones I have use two flexible and collapsible fiberglass rods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, this photo shows a sleeping bag but these are usable with standard bedding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SEIYr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SEIYr.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastActivityDate="2015-08-27T21:06:32.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8095" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7371" CreationDate="2015-08-27T23:45:44.207" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;One simple solution is to sleep in a tent. Just get a tent big enough to fit your mattress inside if you don't want to use a sleeping bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is very similar in essence to using a mosquito net, but more people already have tents lying around than have unused mosquito nets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastActivityDate="2015-08-27T23:45:44.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2015-08-28T00:20:10.900" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of using a bandage with adhesive, you can use gauze pads and an elastic bandage (commonly called Ace bandages).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually this is used for large wounds too large to cover with small adhesive bandages, but you can also use it as a general-purpose alternative to adhesive bandages. If the bandage is too long, you can cut it to be shorter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is what I have in mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PijjZm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PijjZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastActivityDate="2015-08-28T00:20:10.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8062" CreationDate="2015-08-28T12:19:36.653" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drink ice water instead of water at room temperature. It's harder to notice the taste of the minerals when the water is cold, and cold water has a higher concentration of dissolved oxygen--what makes water taste good--which should mask any mineral taste left over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastActivityDate="2015-08-28T12:19:36.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8061" CreationDate="2015-08-28T12:48:33.203" Score="5" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Use a headlamp.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many headlamps come with dim light and red light settings, which you can use to make the light less bothersome for your wife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d8lEbm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d8lEbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;[Note: I am not recommending this specific product, just using this one as an example.]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-08T13:48:17.023" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T13:48:17.023" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8099" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8061" CreationDate="2015-08-28T14:09:39.223" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could also use something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ruhbm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ruhbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;LightWedge&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YorGg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YorGg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2380" LastEditorUserId="2380" LastEditDate="2015-09-01T06:52:20.153" LastActivityDate="2015-09-01T06:52:20.153" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8100" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-28T14:39:20.133" Score="3" ViewCount="185" Body="&lt;p&gt;My ears start to ache after swimming 4-6 laps of my daily workout, and it's getting really annoying. I thought I would ask for a solution here before I consider buying from a sporting goods store... Any ideas???&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If anyone thinks that one of the posts about earplugs for going to sleep in a noisy room is a good fit for this then please feel free to link to it. otherwise, I do not consider this to be a repeat, as I am asking for a completely different reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4951" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-08-28T14:48:56.520" LastActivityDate="2015-08-28T15:58:29.870" Title="Earplugs hacks for keeping water out of my ears?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8101" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8100" CreationDate="2015-08-28T15:58:29.870" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Swimmers wax. My young nephew is prone to ear infections and had tubes in his ear. Both to go to the pool and to take a bath, he uses this product. It's not a hack, but it is typically under $2 from a drugstore, so I'd call it close enough. Basically any paraffin/wax that is mold-able, but not soft enough to &quot;drip&quot; or ooze into your ear canal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3927" LastActivityDate="2015-08-28T15:58:29.870" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8102" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2610" CreationDate="2015-08-28T19:47:08.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found that rubbing baby powder on your skin helps glitter wipe off. The bits of sweat/oils make the glitter stick. The same trick works for sand from the beach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8147" LastActivityDate="2015-08-28T19:47:08.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8104" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8079" CreationDate="2015-08-28T23:22:11.123" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The tags in that picture are really big! If your goal is to keep them from flapping around or scratching your forearm, I have a workaround that doesn't involve cutting: Fold the tags against the outside of the cast/brace, and tape them there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wdpgM.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wdpgMm.png&quot; alt=&quot;arrow displaying how to fold tag&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-29T10:29:19.463" LastActivityDate="2015-08-29T10:29:19.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8105" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-29T02:38:09.480" Score="3" ViewCount="62009" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some spots in my refrigerator are colder than others, and sometimes I accidentally put milk in a spot that is cold enough to freeze it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now I have a gallon or half-gallon of frozen milk, and want to unfreeze it. I can move it to a warmer part of the refrigerator and wait for it to heat up, but this is inefficient--it can take &lt;em&gt;days&lt;/em&gt; to become drinkable again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't just leave the milk out at room temperature or microwave it, because that would ruin the milk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I unfreeze/thaw my milk so that it is drinkable again, without having to wait forever in the process?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastEditorUserId="8021" LastEditDate="2015-08-29T15:55:08.243" LastActivityDate="2017-02-04T13:38:16.577" Title="How to quickly thaw accidentally frozen milk?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8106" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-29T09:07:37.303" Score="12" ViewCount="885" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of my neighbours cats keeps using my garden as a litter box. This is quite unhygienic, especially for children. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried shooing the cat away every time I see it, but this strategy clearly isn't working. How can I humanely persuade the cat to either not defecate in my garden or to not enter it altogether? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Given that I think the cat is mostly there during the small hours of the morning the solution needs to not required human intervention. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8157" LastEditorUserId="8228" LastEditDate="2015-09-03T05:56:18.017" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T15:40:11.990" Title="Humanely persuade neighbourhood cat not to defecate in my garden" Tags="&lt;gardening&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8105" CreationDate="2015-08-29T10:23:57.573" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of the faster methods to unfreeze anything is to put it in a larger container containing water. The water don't need to be heated, as it is still warmer than the frozen stuff. This works do to the amazing capabilities of water related to heat absorption and heat transfer, and the more water the better. Moderately heated water will speed up the process, but if you use water close to boiling temperatures you might end up cooking part of the stuff you want unfreezed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do however remember to place the object you want to unfreeze in something which both is waterproof and doesn't hinder the transfer of heat from the frozen object into the water. A plastic bag will be sufficient in most cases. For a container used for milk, this should be no issue, so just stick it into the water, and watch it unfreeze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An added benefit of using water as a thawing agent it is that the final temperature will be around the temperature of the water. With regards to food or milk this is usually a good temperature, as it doesn't ruin it and it is ready for other use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-29T10:23:57.573" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8108" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8106" CreationDate="2015-08-29T10:24:13.070" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on the places, where the cat leaves its droppings. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually cats prefer places with soft and loose soil like freshly raked flowerbeds or sand. If that's the case you can place chicken wire over the ground. At least my cats dislike that. An alternative is a layer of rough bark mulch. This also prevents cats from digging holes and burrowing their droppings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case your neighbours' cats don't dig but place their droppings on flat ground and possibly everywhere e.g. on the green, you have to resort to other means. There are certain substances that deter cats with their odour, available at hardware stores. Some of them are based on plant parts which are disliked by cats others are synthetic deterrents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Deterrents are spread on the floor where cats leave their droppings. A major drawback is, that most deterrents are washed away by rain and have to be reapplied regularily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I consider deterrent devices based on ultrasonic sound as inhumane to some degree, so I don't recommend them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For difficult cases there are automatic robots with an infrared eye and a electrically controlled water hose. While expensive they seem to be effective.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2737" LastActivityDate="2015-08-29T10:24:13.070" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8109" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-29T12:43:37.080" Score="3" ViewCount="36051" Body="&lt;p&gt;I turn on the water, dispense some soap, rub my hands together, rub my hands together a lot more under the running water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes though, I didn't dispense enough soap the first time so have to go back and push down on the dispenser again, which will usually cause water to drop off my hand and onto the sink counter leaving some unwanted puddles of water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most every time when I'm finished rinsing my hands I reach for the towel to dry them, which causes water to drip on the sink and on the bathroom floor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is especially irritating after you've just recently cleaned the bathroom. Also, other people might think you sprayed pee on the floor of the bathroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried cleaning up the water before with toilet paper, but the toilet paper can dissolve pretty fast and cause more of a mess. Paper towels are expensive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also tried removing my hands from the running water but keeping them above the sink for a while to hopefully let the water fall off there before reaching to dry my hands. I never really have enough patience for this method though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So how can I stop making my sink counter and bathroom floor water oases in the first place?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3bY3ym.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3bY3ym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-09-08T16:13:48.860" LastActivityDate="2020-06-14T14:00:54.720" Title="How to stop water from dripping on the sink counter and bathroom floor when washing hands?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;sink&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8110" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-29T15:02:05.830" Score="5" ViewCount="9049" Body="&lt;p&gt;does anyone know how I can open or loosen a metal screw cap of a bottle of polyester resin which is stuck with the resin? Last time I used this resin was 3 months ago and I wiped the mouth of the bottle as usual. &#xA;I tried to put the bottle upside down and soak the cap part in hot water, and also put the bottle in the freezer for a couple of minutes but the cap doesn't move at all.&#xA;Thank you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8158" LastEditorUserId="8160" LastEditDate="2015-08-29T16:54:25.367" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T02:51:38.900" Title="How can I open or loosen a metal screw cap of a bottle of polyester resin?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8111" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8109" CreationDate="2015-08-29T16:26:56.853" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an arrangement which looks similar to yours. Unfortunately, our counter is made of a type of granite which stains if we don't dry it immediately. I solve the problem by keeping smaller towels, sometimes called &quot;hand towels,&quot; right up against the edge of the sink on both sides, leaving no exposed counter.  Soap stains our counter too, so I place the dispenser on a small square towel, which we call a &quot;wash cloth,&quot; and it covers the area between the dispenser and the sink. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a few benefits to my system:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having a towel at my fingertips eliminates the need to turn away from the sink to reach for a towel, which alleviates the problem of dripping water on the floor. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The smaller towels can be used multiple times, after which they go into the washer, where they take up less space than a large towel that only has a small wet section caused by drying our hands. (If I don't like the look or feel of the wet hand towel, I fold it in on itself, so it's still flat and pretty, making sure of course that no wet parts end up resting on the counter!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Small towels often come in a set with larger towels, so you may already have them around the house. If not, they are inexpensive at a number of stores. Kitchen sink towels work too, and many people already have those.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1553" LastActivityDate="2015-08-29T16:26:56.853" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8114" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8122" CreationDate="2015-08-29T22:07:34.370" Score="7" ViewCount="41965" Body="&lt;p&gt;I prefer a lot of fizzy drinks when they have gone flat. What is the most efficient way to decarbonate them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've repeatedly shaken and opened bottles, left caps off, stirred, but I wonder if there's a more efficient way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T01:04:58.080" Title="What is the quickest way to de-carbonate a drink" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8115" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8114" CreationDate="2015-08-30T00:20:18.223" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a frying pan on the stove, pour the soda in, and crank the heat.  The frying pan will preferably have ridges in it ( it wont be an exactly flat surface ).  By the time the soda is boiling, it will be pretty darn flat ( a minute or so? ).  You don't really need to boil it, bringing it to 60 degrees Celsius will probably suffice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A carbonated drink is one that has had carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) dissolved into it.  This is generally done by forcing CO2 into it via pressure, and this is the reason why air ( CO2, in fact ), is pushed out of the bottle when you open it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The word &quot;dissolved&quot; is key, as it speaks about the solubility of the CO2 in the liquid.  Temperature greatly effects this solubility, as the temperature increases, CO2 solubility decreases.  If you think about why boiling water creates bubbles, this makes sense.  Oxygen is not as soluble in hot water as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Water near its freezing point can contain the most CO2.  As the temperature increases, this amount drops significantly.  However, it is not a linear drop, and by about 50-60 degrees Celsius, the curve is leveling off.  As KalleMP states, you don't really have to bring it to a boil.  However, what kind of life hack is it if you're holding a thermometer in your hand? :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is also the fact that a freshly opened bottle of soda contains more CO2 than the atmosphere, so the CO2 will escape even from ice cold soda.  Increasing the exposed surface area of the soda will increase the rate of this escape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bubbles that form inside your glass are doing so at places that actually contain microscopic air bubbles ( think porous ).  The CO2 will rapidly collect in these points, and larger bubbles will form.  These are the bubbles that you see coming off the side of your glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, high temperature, surface area, pores... I'm going to go with boiling it on a frying pan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastEditorUserId="4700" LastEditDate="2015-09-02T21:00:13.707" LastActivityDate="2015-09-02T21:00:13.707" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8116" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8126" CreationDate="2015-08-30T00:26:50.677" Score="11" ViewCount="14415" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just moved into a house that has a big apple tree in the back yard.  All summer long, it's been casting fruit, and the lawn just gets covered with it. They're awkward and somewhat painful when you step on them, and they're constantly jamming the wheels of my push mower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are good ways to quickly pick these guys up and get them into the trash can?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(There's no room for a contraption like this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.easydigging.com/blog/fallen-apple-harvester.html&quot;&gt;rotary harvester&lt;/a&gt; in the budget or in the garage...)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5136" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-30T08:24:45.633" LastActivityDate="2019-07-06T14:37:27.947" Title="How to pick up fallen apples quickly?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8117" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2015-08-30T02:04:21.383" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had dark cat urine stains on the hard wood floor, on a daily basis I sprayed the area with Hydrogen Peroxide 3%  solution and within three weeks the stains were almost completely gone. This information I found in a You tube video.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8168" LastActivityDate="2015-08-30T02:04:21.383" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8118" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8114" CreationDate="2015-08-30T02:28:45.937" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Adding a teaspoon full of sugar will get rid of carbonation quickly; you will of course have a slightly more sugary drink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-08-30T02:28:45.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8116" CreationDate="2015-08-30T02:56:13.103" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could put up a sign inviting the neighborhood kids to pick apples from your yard for free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8169" LastActivityDate="2015-08-30T02:56:13.103" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8110" CreationDate="2015-08-30T03:42:35.550" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Punch a hole in it and either use the last of the product or pour the remainder into a new container. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5bK4i.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5bK4it.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or use the longest channel locks you can find and rip that sucker off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DB15I.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DB15Im.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-08-30T13:03:04.623" LastActivityDate="2015-08-30T13:03:04.623" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8121" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8110" CreationDate="2015-08-30T05:43:17.887" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the resin has completely set, you may need to break the cap or bottle to get out the remainder. However, it may just be extremely viscous, so you could try slow, steady force with a rubber band wound around the cap to get a better grip (squeezing with pliers will just break the container).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Gently heating the top in hot water may also reduce the viscosity, allowing the rubber-band trick to turn it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harborfreight.com/2-pc-rubber-strap-wrench-set-69373.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;rubber strap-wrenches&lt;/a&gt;, but they might also crack the bottle, though less likely to do so than pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-08-30T05:43:17.887" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8114" CreationDate="2015-08-30T13:01:01.690" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whilst searching for some alternatives to support an idea of mine regarding decarbonating, I found a somewhat amusing thread: &lt;a href=&quot;//boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=580639&quot;&gt;How can I de-carbonate soft drinks?&lt;/a&gt; (from the boards of &quot;The Straight Dope&quot;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Based on ideas mentioned there and another one of my own:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour the drink into a larger container to increase surface area, i.e. a cake tin. Leave for a little while, before repoured into a drinkable container&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the drink into a blender, and give it a spin. A less amusing option, is to stir with a spoon for a few minutes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sift the drink into another container. That is either use an ordinary sifter/sieve/strainer, or use something like a coffee filter&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either of these options should agitate the drink and decarbonate it. In terms of practicality, I would opt for the latter one. Especially if at office or at home. At office you need to a get a little sifter, but they are readily available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-30T13:01:01.690" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8123" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8006" CreationDate="2015-08-30T13:10:52.307" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most likely you could clean the contact area using canned air, and blow it clean. After cleaning it I would consider closing it of for protection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One option springing to mind for protection is to use &lt;a href=&quot;//sugru.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sugru&lt;/a&gt; – &lt;em&gt;Sugru is mouldable glue. Stick it, shape it and it will turn into rubber&lt;/em&gt;. I'm not affiliated with them, and have not actually tried it, but read a little about it, and it should fit your need here. It will not, as I understand, be so runny that it ruins your contact, but after it has turned into rubber it is still flexible enough to use the contact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option could be to use blank tape, but I recon that will not stick for very long. And if using hot glue to cover the button would would loose flexibility and risk damaging the contact. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Edit:&lt;/em&gt; See &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/2369/4490&quot;&gt;How can I fix my car key when the rubber buttons fall off&lt;/a&gt; for a related question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-08-30T13:17:03.873" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8124" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-08-30T14:35:30.360" Score="-4" ViewCount="1100" Body="&lt;p&gt;Theoretically, the only problem of water with electricity is with electricity. So, if I wash my motherboard, RAM, CPU and everything else, it should boot fine if I make sure that there are no traces of water, right? Any traces of water could make a short-circuit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know I should be careful with:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Oil from the ventilation. If it's 'cleaned', won't work anymore.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Any too tiny hole that might hold water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Impure water may leave traces of something on the computer parts.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Did I forget anything?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, how could I do a saturday cleaning in my computer knowing that it will boot tomorow?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8173" LastActivityDate="2015-08-30T16:43:36.930" Title="How to safely wash my computer with garden hose?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="6" ClosedDate="2015-08-31T00:48:31.800" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8125" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8124" CreationDate="2015-08-30T16:43:36.930" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Generally, blowing dust out of a computer is enough to keep it satisfactorily clean. If you spill something that needs liquid to remove, use isopropyl alcohol. Apply with a cotton swab gently until clean. The do it again to get trace residue off. Leave it for two minutes, more than enough time for a small amount to evaporate, before turning the system on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-08-30T16:43:36.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8116" CreationDate="2015-08-30T19:10:13.930" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cannot find a common name for this device, but the tool below is specifically designed to roll over fallen apples to pick them up. Search for &lt;strong&gt;&quot;apple roller&quot;&lt;/strong&gt;, &quot;apple pickup roller&quot;, &quot;apple rolling harvester&quot;, &quot;apple mower&quot;, &quot;apple weasel&quot;, &quot;apple wizard&quot;, etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;strong&gt;Google's image search&lt;/strong&gt; for a really easy way to &lt;em&gt;spot&lt;/em&gt; a product without having to crawl through a lot of false positives.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;bonus tip&lt;/sub&gt; ⤴&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PLl62.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have trouble finding an apple-specific solution, a &lt;strong&gt;tennis ball roller&lt;/strong&gt; does essentially the same thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rCjgx.gif&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rCjgx.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-01T05:45:15.643" LastActivityDate="2015-09-01T05:45:15.643" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8073" CreationDate="2015-08-31T11:25:54.223" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My solution would be, to get in the clothes which you wear anyway. If you brushed some water of with your hands, the clothes won't be getting soaked. They will be dry after about ten minutes, and no one will know what kind of &quot;trouble&quot; you had...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8010" LastActivityDate="2015-08-31T11:25:54.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8128" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2015-08-31T13:54:38.363" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I need to peel freshly boiled egg, but still want the egg to be warm, I do the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Run cold water over the egg(s) to cool the exterior of the egg, and to make it slip inside&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using a knife (or the edge of the table) crack it on the side&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Peel the egg, taking care to include the inner 'skin' when peeling, which helps getting every piece of shell of the egg&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, giving the egg a shock of cold water, makes the peeling much easier, whilst the egg still is warm inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-08-31T13:54:38.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8130" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8114" CreationDate="2015-08-31T20:41:21.993" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Being a big tea-drinker, I have 1,5l glass containers with wide openings.&#xA;Simply pour your drink into a large container from a decent height. A bottle of half a liter will bubble up to the top, but once settled down again will be devoid of carbon dioxide. Depending on the drink, container there might still be a tiny bit of fizz.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8185" LastActivityDate="2015-08-31T20:41:21.993" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8062" CreationDate="2015-08-31T21:44:53.460" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I grew up in Russia where the tap water was not safe to drink.  We would frequently buy water bottles because some of my family were very particular with the water's taste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, other great solutions to the undrinkable tap water existed:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Get a Brita water filter (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.brita.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.brita.com/&lt;/a&gt;).  I use this in my college dorm in America.  Even though Chicago's tap water is drinkable, I can taste the difference having grown up in a very water-sensitive area. Brita filters are cheap and definitely clean the water (In one of my classes, we viewed before &amp;amp; after images of carbon dust used in Brita filters and it definitely physically changed while filtering tap water)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Invest and buy a filtration system (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aquasana.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.aquasana.com/&lt;/a&gt;) for your tap.  My family had this for a while before we moved apartments in Russia.  The water tastes a lot cleaner and depending on the filter you get, will vary in taste as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) If filters aren't for you, and you just want to mask the mineral taste of tap water, drinking ice-water, making other drinks (tea/coffee) or boiling will certainly help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8186" LastActivityDate="2015-08-31T21:44:53.460" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8114" CreationDate="2015-09-01T11:14:42.793" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a vacuum wine saver. This is a product that has a bottle cap with a valve and a pump. It is intended for pumping the air out of the top of a wine bottle to keep the contents fresher but if you've ever actually made wine you'll probably know that you have to degasify it before bottling and you can use one of these. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the cap on bottle with the drink in and keep pumping until you see no more bubbles coming out of the liquid&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-09-01T11:14:42.793" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8134" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2015-09-01T16:08:23.560" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have to boil it correctly first - otherwise the egg will stick to the shell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lower the egg(s) directly into boiling water instead of putting the eggs in while the water is still warming up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This loosens the shell and lets you peel by hand afterwards - no problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1847" LastActivityDate="2015-09-01T16:08:23.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8135" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8027" CreationDate="2015-09-01T16:15:21.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a bakblade. It looks like a windshield squeegee with a safety blade. It works and I'm amazed it isn't in stores. Amazon has them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1847" LastActivityDate="2015-09-01T16:15:21.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8137" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-01T18:14:22.007" Score="3" ViewCount="8050" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a large whiteboard in one of our conference room, and there is a dent about 3 inches long and 2 inches wide. We were thinking that maybe using spackle or something similar to fill in the dent and then paint over it with whiteboard paint. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8201" LastActivityDate="2016-08-24T01:57:50.333" Title="How to repair a physically damaged whiteboard?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8138" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8154" CreationDate="2015-09-01T19:00:54.533" Score="63" ViewCount="56313" Body="&lt;p&gt;The length of available space to park inside the garage is 170 inches and the car is 162 inches. Thus leaving 8 inches maximum of room for error. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If drive too far forward the car hit the wall. If drive not far enough in, the garage door hit the car on way down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to be able to park inside the garage within that 8 inch room for error each time without having to get out of the car to make sure it's parked satisfactorily?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastActivityDate="2019-02-26T18:09:12.270" Title="Driving into garage where there is little room for error?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;garage&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8139" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-01T19:15:15.303" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;The solution lies in almost crashing into the wall without damaging the car. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This can be achieved by mounting a light movable stick to the wall, or very close to the wall. Attach something visible to the top, so that you easily identity when you hit the pole, but before you crash into the wall. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pole or stick could be mounted at 2 or 3 inches from the wall, leaving 6 or 5 inches for the garage door! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt; One option for a light movable stick,  could be a &lt;a href=&quot;//Google.com/search?q=stop+sign+on+pole+garage&quot;&gt;stop sign on pole garage&lt;/a&gt; or similar stuff &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-09-01T21:35:42.467" LastActivityDate="2015-09-01T21:35:42.467" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8114" CreationDate="2015-09-01T19:15:41.313" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a paper napkin (also works with kitchen paper towel) and twist it into a tube shape;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour the drink into a cup and simply stir with the napkin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The gas bubbles will fill the free spaces between the napkin's particles, de-carbonating your drink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8202" LastEditorUserId="8202" LastEditDate="2015-09-05T16:23:09.743" LastActivityDate="2015-09-05T16:23:09.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8141" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-01T20:46:12.233" Score="113" Body="&lt;p&gt;A common solution I have seen is to have a tennis ball (or similarly soft item) that can be hung from the ceiling. (You may be able to purchase a kit made for this purpose.) With the assistance of another person, drive your vehicle into the garage to a place where you have clearance on both sides. Fasten a string to both the ceiling and your tennis ball.  The ball should hang down and just touch your windshield (windscreen).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Upon returning, drive into the garage just enough to touch the tennis ball to the windshield. You should be positioned with enough clearance to not damage the wall or the garage door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VCJmA.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VCJmAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Tennis ball touching windshield&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image found on &lt;a href=&quot;http://v6mustangperformance.com/&quot;&gt;http://v6mustangperformance.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-08T13:39:29.710" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T13:39:29.710" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8142" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-01T20:56:06.950" Score="37" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can purchase/make a parking stopper for your car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are going to make one, get an old piece of carpet and short piece of wood at least 1 inch in diameter. The carpet needs to be long enough that when folded, it will fit under the tire. Loop the carpet around the stick with the excess carpet toward the garage door. The weight of the vehicle will hold the stopper in place. Once you get to the stick, you will feel resistance to moving the car further forward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Updated:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As pointed out by &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4490/holroy&quot;&gt;Holroy&lt;/a&gt;, this method is subject to sliding around.  Some glue would help to prevent the sliding.  Your flooring will dictate the type of glue necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Mf8V8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Mf8V8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image found on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auto-care.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.auto-care.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-09-02T00:01:14.620" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-01T23:09:00.593" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another option, if you find it hard to build a movable stick, fasten the parking stopper, or don't trust the tennis ball, is to make a bumper or fender on the wall. I.e. one made out of &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=foam+padding&quot;&gt;foam padding&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=porolon&quot;&gt;porolon&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As my father worked with upholstery, we had rolls of porolon, which sometimes where stored in the garage. Parking was never easier than when those were stored in the garage. We just drove until we saw the porolon/foam padding roll move a little...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A simpler variant, is to glue a piece of foam padding, i.e. 4 inches thick, to the wall, and then insert a little stick with a flag on top of it. Glue it on the wall in a height where the front bumper will touch it, and when it does, you'll see the flag wave at you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS! You could use an old mattress (or part of it) for this trick. Just fasten it to the wall, and hit it gently. Then you are home safe with the parking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-01T23:09:00.593" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8145" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8137" CreationDate="2015-09-01T23:48:44.737" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest solution might be to dismount the board and carefully fill the dent from &lt;em&gt;behind&lt;/em&gt; the writing surface with material similar to the rest of the &quot;underlayment&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option would be to obtain a piece of the same type of whiteboard, whether purchased or salvaged from another board, cut out a rectangle around the damaged area, and create a &lt;em&gt;precisely measured&lt;/em&gt; patch from the additional piece. There might still be a slight border around the patch requiring a bit of fine sanding and covering with varnish (or clear nail polish).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spackling would almost certainly fall out and would create an uneven writing surface until it broke loose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001CLEU20&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;It might be easier and only a bit more expensive to replace the whiteboard; a 36&quot; x 24&quot; board at Amazon lists for ~US$32.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-09-01T23:48:44.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8146" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8137" CreationDate="2015-09-02T03:51:10.427" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sand the area around the dent, until the white part is gone, usually down to the metal, then use bondo or other automotive body filler and fill in the dent. Feather the bondo out and sand it smooth. Then paint your whiteboard paint over that. YouTube should have plenty of videos showing a proper use of bondo or body filler. Lots of work but will be a professional looking fix. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2015-09-02T03:51:10.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8147" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8152" CreationDate="2015-09-02T05:19:24.650" Score="2" ViewCount="1287" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some of the ear phones doesnot fit in ears . While riding bike for direction purpose we need earphones (if we donot have bluetooth headset) . It always falls and distracts while riding . Is there any idea to overcome this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8006" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T13:36:18.527" Title="How to keep earphones properly in ears while riding" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8148" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-02T05:54:40.363" Score="5" ViewCount="881" Body="&lt;p&gt;I work in a workshop, and share toilets with 25+ workers. When they dispense  paper towels the roll keeps spinning and some paper towel is wasted when it falls to the floor (5 or 6 squares at a time). So, we need to buy paper towels a lot to keep in stock.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was planning to use a spring to hold a metallic piece against the paper towel to keep it from spinning out of control, but I am not sure because this isn't  so original and may be a bad idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I decrease the waste of paper towels in the bathroom? &lt;strong&gt;(Without Electricity!)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rGbNN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rGbNNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;toilet paper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ks0XJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ks0XJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;This is very bad :( &quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8211" LastEditorUserId="8228" LastEditDate="2015-09-05T09:27:48.850" LastActivityDate="2021-05-07T05:15:37.860" Title="Preventing paper towel waste by tightening the roll" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8149" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-02T07:29:29.830" Score="48" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some trucks and buses have a mirror to eliminate the front blind spot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GbD06.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GbD06.png&quot; alt=&quot;truck front mirror&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reverse the principle - attach any old mirror to the wall/ceiling.  Might need a bit of trial and error (and a tall friend) to get the best position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8216" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-02-26T18:09:12.270" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="8150" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-02T08:22:50.473" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Park your car driving into the garage backwards. Use both your side mirrors to align the car with the garage. Use the co-driver's side mirror for side to side navigation. Make a mark on the wall that aligns to the mirror when parked in deep enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a bit of training you can keep your eyes on the co-driver's side mirror the whole time while parking. You can also get quite close to the wall on co-driver's side, which leaves lots of space to climb out of your car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm using this method for a garage that goes deep in but isn't comfortably wide. Marking the wall is an addition to my method with regard to the depth of the garage. Since I'm only looking at the one mirror that's supposed to align with the marking in the last phase of parking this should work fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8217" LastActivityDate="2015-09-02T08:22:50.473" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8106" CreationDate="2015-09-02T11:32:17.457" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I never tried this. Found this question on quora, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.quora.com/Does-blue-colored-water-keep-dogs-away&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.quora.com/Does-blue-colored-water-keep-dogs-away&lt;/a&gt;. Some people say blue colored water help to keep away the dogs. As per the answer, it does not guarantee it. But it is worth a try with those neighbor cats. Take a bottle and fill some colored water and keep it in you garden.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another idea, just keep some air filled balloons in the garden. When cats try to play, balloon explosion happens and cats will run away. Try this for a few days and eventually they will change the place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please let us know the result of these experiments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4409" LastActivityDate="2015-09-02T11:32:17.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8147" CreationDate="2015-09-02T13:17:48.703" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Other than buying sports earphones, the simplest solution is to hook the earphones over your ear. Although not entirely foolproof, this prevents the earphone being slowly pulled out of your ear, or at least reduces how often it happens. Your ear absorbs some of the tugging, and the positioning within the ear canal is generally more resistant to the earbud being pulled out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fcCW0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fcCW0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Earphone with cord passing over earlobe&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2523" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-08T13:36:18.527" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T13:36:18.527" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8153" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8061" CreationDate="2015-09-02T14:02:39.140" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you utilize a reduced output lamp and that still isn't suitable to your wife then apply a yellow filter on your lamp.  Ideally you want to eliminate any and all stray white light.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively rather than constructing a filter purchase a yellow output LED. Just ensure that the output is in and only in the yellow range.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should significantly lower any irritance your wife maybe experiencing while you read.  Additionally it shouldn't cause her to wake up fully in the event she does for whatever reason open her eyes for a fraction of a second, even longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Our brains do not perceive such light as an indication of daytime or the need to change our waking state.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4052" LastEditorUserId="4052" LastEditDate="2015-09-03T09:17:40.840" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T09:17:40.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8154" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-02T16:52:16.580" Score="26" Body="&lt;p&gt;This, put into the floor or block of wood. Drive up to it, just till you tap it. Then stop. Resist the urge to back up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit - I changed from a driveway marker image to my 'in the wild' image from my garage. I made 2 of these, and have used both for 10+ years. It's positioned to both protect the steps from getting smashed and to allow enough clearance to walk in front of the car. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/917ss.png&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/917ss.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1907" LastEditorUserId="1907" LastEditDate="2015-09-03T18:11:51.660" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T18:11:51.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8155" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-09-02T18:04:47.177" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to objects and activities in the garage, including [cleaning] and [organization]. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/car&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;car&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;car&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/organization&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;organization&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;organization&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-09-03T14:40:18.097" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T14:40:18.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8156" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-09-02T18:04:47.177" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to objects and activities in the garage, including cleaning and organization. " OwnerUserId="143" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T17:32:15.493" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T17:32:15.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="8157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8081" CreationDate="2015-09-02T19:54:51.560" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you like to live dangerously you can add a carefully sized small piece of dry ice to the bottle after you have taken out your daily dose (slightly larger each day as the empty space is enlarged).  This does require a regular source of dry ice and is not safe, if you add too much you create a bomb and people (mostly kids) have been maimed with similar experiments when handling a bottle that is pressurised higher than it can handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think the other answer of making the drink VERY cold and decanting into smaller (VERY cold) pressure SAFE bottles is the way to go. My version is for Darwin award candidates.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2015-09-02T19:54:51.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8158" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8073" CreationDate="2015-09-02T20:00:53.750" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about rolling around on the bed for a few moments and then getting dressed.  The bed clothes will dry (or perhaps get changed in a hotel) on your return.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2015-09-02T20:00:53.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8159" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8021" CreationDate="2015-09-02T20:08:40.123" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The first level of added safety would be to fit protective cling film onto the glass (both sides even), such as used for anti-hijack purposes on cars.  Any type of glass film will help but some are purpose made to reduce danger if the glass breaks.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Adding a sheet of Lexan/polycarbonate/Perspex in front might be a more durable option and an easier sell to other parties, depending on the size you may need a moderately thick sheet, not the cheapest option.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replacing glass with suitable laminated or toughened safety glass is also a option for even more money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2015-09-02T20:08:40.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8160" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8007" CreationDate="2015-09-02T20:17:59.040" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are keen to do the experiment it should be possible.  The volume measurement markings will no longer be exactly calibrated but the error should be smaller than casual measuring would require.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to prepare 3 things&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;An adjustable temperature hot air gun (or a blow torch if looks don't matter)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A curved insulating mask (thick card stock or many thin cards) with a hole the size of one indentation (or all of them if you are a gambler)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A hose and connection to a source of vacuum such as your mouth suction that can be fitted to bottle neck&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hook up suction, align mask, heat with 120degC hot air and use judgement.  Hold vacuum until plastic cools again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The best source for a mask would be a cardboard shipping tube or roll material core that the bottle would fit in with not too much space.  Open the hole with a few drill holes and shape it with a fine rasp.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The aim is to limit the amount of hot air that gets past the mask. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The required 120 degC is not very hot and most any non-plastic fibrous material will work.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sticking a layer of tin/aluminium foil to the outside (or using some form of metallized heat shielding) might be the best if you want to go into production. The reflective shielding would probably allow you to use radiant heating (slower but more controllable) and it would basically be localised vacuum forming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastEditorUserId="2161" LastEditDate="2015-09-03T06:20:26.773" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T06:20:26.773" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8163" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6164" CreationDate="2015-09-02T22:14:23.260" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe try using one of those whisp brushes that come with toothpaste already on them. They are small and you can throw them away when you are done. They also have a toothpick on the end which could help you too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8240" LastActivityDate="2015-09-02T22:14:23.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8137" CreationDate="2015-09-03T04:11:23.373" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your idea isn't half bad actually. Id say take if not spackle then cocking glue and put over a small piece of 3M whiteboard vinyl. Should work like a charm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8243" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T04:11:23.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8168" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8063" CreationDate="2015-09-03T05:07:57.800" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you buy a belt that's a couple inches too long, it gives you a little room to expand if needed, without being overly long.  But let's say you do that and lose some weight and now you've got several extra inches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My pants have about 6 inches (15 cm) between the front loops. My belt buckle is about 2 inches (5 cm) across, meaning I have about 4 inches (10 cm) of play. I buy the belt so the tip is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) sticks out the loop on my left (I put my belt in right to left, so it wraps around me and sticks out to the left), and I center the buckle right over my button/zipper area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, let's say I get fat and add 2 inches (5 cm) to my waste size. I can shift my buckle to the left by the same 2 inches and the loop still holds the excess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, let's say I lose weight and remove 2 inches. Now I shift the buckle to the right and the original 1 inch is sticking out the left loop.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fvwrf.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fvwrf.png&quot; alt=&quot;Belt Loop Diagram&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;This doesn't work as well with dress pants if you want to keep the buckle lined up with your zipper line, but it's nice for more casual wear. Even if you don't want it to be extremely offset, a little movement can help a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8242" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T05:07:57.800" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8169" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-03T10:03:48.957" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like marking the wall with something (e.g. permanent marker) to line up with the mirrors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just park the car carefully, then mark on the wall where your wing mirror is, then in future just drive forward until your mirror lines up with the mark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simple and cost-effective... No need to purchase anything or hang things from the ceiling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8247" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T10:03:48.957" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8170" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-03T14:43:12.493" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have such a garage and the visible marker technique mentioned by many here works for me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a electrical socket on the side of the garage. I make sure the electrical socket lines up with the end of the front passenger door of my minivan. This gives me about 3 inches every time. Just make sure you don't lean too much forward in your seat when you check alignment with the marker. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some kind of marker in a more easier and surer place for you will work great. &#xA;(Still, there is some thrill factor involved every time!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T14:43:12.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8171" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2015-09-03T14:52:47.217" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Salt! Toss about a tablespoon of salt in the water used for boiling the eggs. The shells will peel really easy while leaving the insides pristine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few taps around the egg and the shell usually just comes off in a single piece like removing a garment leaving the interior unscathed. Works for me with about 95% eggs. (Very rarely I have seen an egg's interior that still sticks to the shell even with this. Must be those tuff ones we hear about!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T14:52:47.217" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8174" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-03T15:54:06.563" Score="5" ViewCount="514" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just broke my headphone plug/jack. So it is now stuck inside my computer. How can I get it out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8258" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-09-05T00:11:45.103" LastActivityDate="2015-11-02T07:37:32.710" Title="How can I get a head-phone plug out of the jack?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8175" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8174" CreationDate="2015-09-03T16:43:50.660" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can add a close-up photo of it, that would be excellent.  Until then, I'll assume there is at least a millimeter sticking out. If so, try grabbing that with needle-nose pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that fails, you could CAREFULLY put a dot of Super Glue on the tip of a straightened paperclip. Press that against the headphone plug ONLY. Hold it very, very still for 10-20 seconds.  If it dried correctly (fingers crossed!) you may be able to slowly draw out the end of the plug by pulling on the paperclip. (DON'T get it stuck to anything except the plug you're trying to remove!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/x1Cux.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/x1Cux.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-09-06T22:09:11.000" LastActivityDate="2015-09-06T22:09:11.000" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8174" CreationDate="2015-09-03T16:47:33.283" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a very good chance that the socket is not completely enclosed (it will most likely be in the form of a springy piece of metal with a kink in it to lock the plug in place), so if you removed your case from your computer you'd be able to push it back the other way. It should go without saying that you should disconnect all electrical power before opening the case up and avoid touching any circuit board components.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T16:47:33.283" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8177" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="8179" CreationDate="2015-09-03T17:57:15.827" Score="4" ViewCount="1862" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was in line at a coffee shop and a very animated, friendly group (2 guys, 2 girls) was just in front of me. They were talking away happily about what seemed like work-related issues - so I assume they are all work colleagues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I noticed that the one guy's fly was down, and I was torn as to whether to tell him, or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did not want to:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;interrupt a festive conversation&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;admit that I had noticed his crotch&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;embarrass him&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a lifehack that can help this situation?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="205" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T23:16:57.250" Title="How to tell a person their fly is down" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="5" ClosedDate="2015-09-06T21:03:42.580" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8179" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8177" CreationDate="2015-09-03T18:29:03.093" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can &lt;em&gt;be&lt;/em&gt; discreet about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Generally, the most effective, and discreet, way to tell him would be to place one hand on his shoulder, and whisper it in his ear so that the others can't hear. This gives him the opportunity to make the judgement call as to whether or not he should fix it. You should lean in from one side, and potentially block the view of him from the others with your body. Make it look like you are just delivering a friendly message.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't have to be &lt;em&gt;blunt&lt;/em&gt;, you can keep it discreet while conveying the full message (in a safe manner):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Hey man, couldn't help but notice your fly is down. You might want to fix that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should &lt;em&gt;definitely&lt;/em&gt; tell him. Personally, if I were in his shoes, I would want you to tell me somehow. (Discreet or not, I don't need any bits flopping places they shouldn't be.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8261" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T18:29:03.093" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8177" CreationDate="2015-09-03T22:30:06.263" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way would be to tell the barista that your name is JellaShuhr FlaiDown (assuming he's wearing a yellow shirt). Then you just walk straight out of the coffee shop and go on with your day, knowing in 5 minutes or so they will announce that to the whole store. By then, you will be long gone. You sacrifice $5, but it's for a good cause. If you can overhear his first name from his coffee order, even better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8271" LastActivityDate="2015-09-03T22:30:06.263" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7316" CreationDate="2015-09-04T00:06:01.323" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put each portion of powder into a separate piece of paper and the fold it up. IE: Goodies or BC headache powder. You could put multiple portions in the same ziploc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5428" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T00:06:01.323" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="8183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8039" CreationDate="2015-09-04T00:17:40.083" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using an air compressor you can blast away most of the debris before resorting to dampening the material. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5428" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T00:17:40.083" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-04T01:11:15.203" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's multiple things you can do to prevent hitting the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Install a closet mirror on one side of the wall. That way you can see how close you are to the front wall.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Install a guided laser beam and pick a spot on the windshield. Some kits have two lasers, for two car garages. I find these to be a lot of work to setup (mounting, power, alignment, etc).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Install a tire plate and chuck that prevents your front tire from going past a certain point. Yes, they may slide. Some have 4 holes to anchor them into the floor. Might be overkill.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;My car had a reverse-camera, so I would always back in. You can look into aftermarket kits if your vehicle doesn't have one.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tape method. Place a piece of tape on the floor that lines up with some letter or sticker on your door sill. At most you open your door half way as you pull in, staring down until the tape lines up with some mark on the door sill. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9273" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T01:11:15.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9183" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-04T01:14:30.110" Score="2" ViewCount="821" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I have a runny nose, I usually go through a couple of tissue boxes. It is very annoying. For some reason, blowing doesn't work. What can I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't necesarrily need to cure it, just make it less annoying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8275" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T15:20:19.070" Title="How do you deal with runny nose?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-09-04T16:48:01.347" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9184" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9183" CreationDate="2015-09-04T01:14:30.110" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stick wads of tissue up your nostrils.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A con of this is it is harder to breath. If only one nostril is acting up, just put it in that one. A con of this is the tissue is itchy, and it causes the other nostril to run more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is far from an optimal solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8275" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T01:14:30.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8110" CreationDate="2015-09-04T02:51:38.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the future, put a bit. Of Saran Wrap over the bottle top, and&#xA;then screw on the closure.  It will now be real easy to remove the cap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T02:51:38.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9183" CreationDate="2015-09-04T11:47:00.117" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There isn't a hack answer to this problem - if you've got a runny nose because you're getting a cold, it should pass within a day or so. If you frequently have a runny nose that goes on for some time, or keeps recurring, you've probably got allergic rhinitis which might be a hay fever response at certain times of year, or some other allergic response to something you're frequently exposed to or are eating (dairy, for instance). Consult your doctor, you may need to take antihistamines or use a nasal spray to control it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T11:47:00.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9188" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-04T13:19:12.007" Score="2" ViewCount="11955" Body="&lt;p&gt;How would you fix the issue that you get with headphones where you have to have the wire at a specific angle so that the audio does not sound like it is underwater, or even so the audio plays at all? Or is it not possible without buying new ones?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9287" LastActivityDate="2020-09-01T10:31:03.450" Title="How to fix loose wire in headphone?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9189" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9188" CreationDate="2015-09-04T14:54:00.553" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on what part of the wire you talking about it could be&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the wire is losing it's connection to the speaker&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the wire is broken inside the wire wrapping&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;in these cases it is possible to fix.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But you have to take apart the headphones and re-attach the wires, apart from that there isn't much you can do to fix the issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8228" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T14:54:00.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9190" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9183" CreationDate="2015-09-04T15:20:19.070" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could neti pot your nose. They sell them at most pharmacies. You simply flush your nose out with a salt water solution. It cleans alot of the gunk out of your nose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also as was mentioned, could be allergies. Have you seen a doctor about it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6978" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T15:20:19.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9188" CreationDate="2015-09-04T20:53:30.563" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try to open the headphones with a sharp tool and replace the whole cable if you can't find the interruption. The most cheap headphones you can not open without damaging so you have to get rid of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2140" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-09-05T04:44:33.577" LastActivityDate="2015-09-05T04:44:33.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9193" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7545" CreationDate="2015-09-04T22:28:19.923" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something like this might solve your problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/32262062751_1/Free-shipping-Flexible-and-stretch-USB-2-0-Charger-Cable-For-iPhone-5-5g-5S-5C.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;This may be the last USB cord you ever buy.&quot;&gt;stretchy cable http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/32262062751_1/Free-shipping-Flexible-and-stretch-USB-2-0-Charger-Cable-For-iPhone-5-5g-5S-5C.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've had many a USB connector break over the years, but cables like this really help because they gradually increase in tension as they stretch out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your connectors are breaking because you typically use the phone at the maximum length of the cable, this will naturally discourage that habit, due to the cable trying to pull the phone back - you'll choose to sit a little closer to the charger to eliminate the extra effort required to hold it under tension.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If it's because the phone gets knocked off a table or because of someone tripping over the cord, the stretchiness will slow the phone's fall in the former case, or reduce its acceleration in the latter.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Basically, it gives you a foot or two of difference between the &quot;cable his under tension&quot; point and the &quot;connector is under stress&quot; point (as opposed to a few mm difference with a straight cable).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also: always unplug the phone by gripping the connector itself, not by pulling on the cable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qox2r.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Amazingly, I couldn&amp;#39;t find a single image like this one featuring a USB cord. Probably because with USB it&amp;#39;s only dangerous for the device, not for you.&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qox2r.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;don&amp;#39;t unplug by pulling the cord&quot; title=&quot;Amazingly, I couldn&amp;#39;t find a single image like this one featuring a USB cord. Probably because with USB it&amp;#39;s only dangerous for the device, not for you.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;(source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.senecalightandwater.com/Portals/0/PullPlugCord.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;senecalightandwater.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/sub&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8190" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-02-25T07:14:01.043" LastActivityDate="2019-02-25T07:14:01.043" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="9194" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7096" CreationDate="2015-09-04T22:33:17.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get some rubbing alcohol put some of it on a paper towel but not to much and it should get rid of grease on your controller. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9296" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-09-05T21:47:10.617" LastActivityDate="2015-09-05T21:47:10.617" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9195" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8177" CreationDate="2015-09-04T23:16:57.250" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could write a note saying that his fly is down on a small piece of paper and then hand it to him. Just say that he dropped it or you think he dropped it and make sure to put it directly in front of him so he reads it. You can put:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot; YOUR FLY IS DOWN. I noticed but did not want to embarrass you.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may want to say your pants are unzipped if fly is not a term used in that area. If he is polite he make take it and say thank you. This has worked me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something from my youth we used to say is &quot;X,Y,Z&quot;. This means examine your zipper. Not all people may get that though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-09-04T23:16:57.250" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8148" CreationDate="2015-09-05T02:46:49.753" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This has a built-in tension spring to get around just this problem.  As you can see from the image below, the disk on the side of the roll adds tension and keeps the roll from spinning endlessly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rOFPf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rOFPf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002YI653C&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Simplehuman-Mount-Paper-Holder-Stainless/dp/B002YI653C&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9300" LastEditorUserId="9300" LastEditDate="2015-09-05T16:38:31.087" LastActivityDate="2015-09-05T16:38:31.087" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9197" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-05T04:47:07.463" Score="6" ViewCount="8260" Body="&lt;p&gt;The lock of my suitcase works by having a bar through the holes of  two zipper sliders, and having a lock controlling if the bar can be moved away from the sliders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I unlock the lock, I first rotate the lock to give it the pin number so that the bar becomes movable, and then pull the the handle on one side of the bar so as to pull the bar away from the zipper sliders.  (In the following picture, the bar is hidden and the handle is the silver one on the left of the sliders, and I pull it to the left to move the bar away from the holes of the sliders.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But today, after I gave the lock the pin number and when I pull the handle of the bar, I heard some clicking sound, and can't move the bar  by pulling the handle.. I guess the clicking sound meant something went wrong. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is it possible to unlock the suitcase, so that I can retrieve the items inside?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I would like to keep the zippers undamaged. Is there some way&#xA;to pull the hidden handle away from the zipper sliders, so that the&#xA;sliders can be released?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is the lock repairable? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If not, can the suitcase be secured in some way after unlocking? (I&#xA;think I will buy a lock to lock the two zipper sliders together)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Gessc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Gesscm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5" LastEditorUserId="5" LastEditDate="2015-09-06T20:44:50.043" LastActivityDate="2019-02-21T18:07:53.987" Title="Unlock a suitcase with a possible broken lock" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;&lt;locks&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9188" CreationDate="2015-09-05T04:49:06.320" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something that is very low tech, but that works for me is if you take a rubber band or a piece of tape and use that to hold the cord at a angle. This is by no means permanent, but does extend the life of the headphones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-09-05T04:49:06.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9199" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-05T07:08:48.677" Score="2" ViewCount="494" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I peel the shell of boiled eggs without damaging the egg ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9301" LastActivityDate="2015-09-05T09:53:35.733" Title="How to peel shell of boiled eggs without damaging the egg?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-09-05T15:39:57.977" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9200" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9197" CreationDate="2015-09-05T09:39:26.747" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all: To open it you can jam a pen in through the zipper, and get the suitcase open. It is possible to close up again, but be gentle when finishing it off.  And of course it is better to actually get the lock opened instead of this hack. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To unlock it, if the code has changed, you either need to try all the different combinations. Or if you are lucky, you have a reset switch/button on the inside of the suitcase. Look for a small button or tiny hole of some sort. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the lock is jammed or broken, you might have a bigger problem as you most likely need to apply enough force to unjam,  but not so much force that it breaks... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-05T09:39:26.747" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9202" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9199" CreationDate="2015-09-05T09:53:35.733" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In general, if eggs are too fresh the shell won't separate from the eggwhite without ripping of parts from the egg. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So if you have the right eggs (approx 5 days old from laying) I recommend to break the shell of the egg by hitting it gently onto a hard but even surface like a table. You should to break the shell all around in pieces not bigger than 1 cm in diameter. Then start from the bottom of the egg with peeling it piece by piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should yield the best result. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2737" LastActivityDate="2015-09-05T09:53:35.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9203" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9205" CreationDate="2015-09-05T10:46:05.767" Score="-3" ViewCount="209" Body="&lt;p&gt;Applying salt to slugs dissolves them, and is cheaper than pellets. Is this humane, or are there preferable techniques?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4984" LastActivityDate="2015-09-05T12:05:01.323" Title="Humane destruction of slugs" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-09-05T15:38:40.293" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9203" CreationDate="2015-09-05T12:05:01.323" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure this is the right place for this question, probably would have been best in the Garden and Landscape section, but there is a slightly hacky answer:- personally, I prefer the beer trap solution - you fill a small container with some beer, sink it into the soil (you'll need more than one for a large area), the slugs go in and eventually die. But at least, hopefully, they won't know much about it because they're drunk...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.slugoff.co.uk/killing-slugs/beer-trap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.slugoff.co.uk/killing-slugs/beer-trap&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Salt does actually kill a slug quite quickly, but I cannot imagine its a comfortable process, being dehydrated so quickly. Salt, though, should not be applied to the soil, so the slugs need to be put into salt rather than it being sprinkled onto the soil where they are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other alternatives are nematode applications which target slugs, yet don't harm anything from soil to other creatures, but they aren't a cheap solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can certainly reduce the incidence of slug and snail damage by using things like copper bands and gritty or drying materials around plants, or encouraging particular forms of wildlife which will eat them - more info on that here&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saga.co.uk/lifestyle/gardening/masterclass/controlling-slugs-and-snails.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.saga.co.uk/lifestyle/gardening/masterclass/controlling-slugs-and-snails.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-09-05T12:05:01.323" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9206" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-05T19:10:30.057" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have someone you trust watch the front of the car when you drive in, drive very slowly until they say &quot;stop&quot; when you are 4-5 inches from the wall, so you are in the garage enough.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then back up, and do it again a few times. Once you're comfortable knowing how long your car is on the bit you can't see (lower front bumper), then drive in slowly and stop where you think you should, with the person watching to shout &quot;stop&quot; but only at the last minute.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know 5-6 inches sounds like already the last minute, but once you have done this a few times you'll recognise that nearly half a foot leeway is actually quite a bit. And you only need to be &lt;em&gt;less than&lt;/em&gt; 8 inches away from the wall, which is nearly 3/4 of a foot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will teach you the length of the car, and will allow you to park your car &lt;em&gt;anywhere&lt;/em&gt;. The tennis ball and sticks ideas are truly great, but they are not present at the supermarket, golf club, or other places you could park where there could also be limited room. Or where you want the car parked tight in so no-one catches the back with a trolley/other vehicle/etc.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It also helps you have more confidence when pulling out of being parked between two cars (front and back) in a street.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While you'd need to &quot;re-learn&quot; if you changed your car, you also have to reposition sticks and tennis balls too, but with this method, once you have the technique and experience, then learning a new car is pretty simple.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5032" LastActivityDate="2015-09-05T19:10:30.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9208" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11240" CreationDate="2015-09-06T10:41:53.553" Score="9" ViewCount="80762" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found a good-condition earphones in an old bag, and I've managed to clean the earphone cords with a rag and alcohol, I've also found &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVeH2rhocSY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; which suggests to clean them with &lt;strong&gt;Window Cleaner Liquid&lt;/strong&gt; which also helped me remove the last dirty of the places that alcohol couldn't  remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But on the plugin area, I can't seem to remove the &quot;yellow&quot; color. How can I clean this yellow area?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GAEti.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GAEtim.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5274" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-08T13:33:28.333" LastActivityDate="2018-09-10T03:10:27.660" Title="How to clean dirty white earphones" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9209" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8109" CreationDate="2015-09-06T13:39:33.620" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The small towel solution absorbs the puddle only until the towel is full, and then it's no better than no towel. Someone has to service the towel, making room for more absorption either by wringing it out or by replacing it with a dry one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recommend adding a siphon that continually drains the towel.  Take a paper towel and fold it into a pointy triangle, using the same pattern by which you would make a paper airplane, but make 3 folds toward the center line instead of 2. Place the wide end under the towel on your counter and the other end down into the sink. Wet the siphon to get the flow started. The siphon will slowly drain the towel, lifting the water over the lip of the sink, and pulling it down to the siphon tip where it will fall off and proceed to the drain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9316" LastActivityDate="2015-09-06T13:39:33.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7985" CreationDate="2015-09-06T21:20:05.817" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, I don't know if this applies to you or not, but I can guarantee it WILL apply to people who will choose to view this question in the future. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, might I suggest a completely tangential approach? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Forget trying to protect the shirt, regardless of remedies abound, I have never found any of them to work for me. Perhaps this is because I have hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating) and as a result, for many, MANY years I would ruin shirts continually and no advice anywhere was ever to avail me of the awful situation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;About ten years ago, I found a product online called &quot;Maxim Anti-Perspirant&quot; and honestly, it was an amazing life-saver in so many ways. I don't use this product anymore as it is fairly expensive for the type of product that it is and I found a similar enough product that I can buy at Walgreen's, pretty much any other drug store as well or grocery stores. The brand I've been using now for the last 6 years or so is Certain-Dri. It comes in a stick or roll-on. You do have to make sure that you don't get the &quot;A.M.&quot; one though as that does not work the same and intended for &quot;refreshing.&quot; You have to put it on at night before bed, but after a few weeks, you only need to apply it every other day to every couple days depending... some people still have to use it every day, but that is less common. There are other brands out there as well such as &quot;DrySol&quot; and a few more that I cannot think of at the moment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If in fact, the reason you're having trouble with stains is excessive sweating, you really should try something like this! You will even feel much more self-confident with not having to be worrying about the sweat while out in public after a few days of use even. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this doesn't apply to you, I'm sorry, I wish I had a tried and true method, but as I mentioned, nothing ever worked for me and I sincerely hope that if not you, that at least someone in the future will find this information so that they will discover that it is not only invaluable, but utterly life-transforming!  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7168" LastActivityDate="2015-09-06T21:20:05.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9211" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2015-09-06T21:26:06.073" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hate to break it to you, but short of shaving or chemically melting off the outer layer of discolored plastic, you can't really remove that kind of discoloration. And that is if it only penetrated shallowly. If it was due to some kind of volatiles that were able to work themselves deeply into the polymer structures, then it is a total wash. But as mentioned at first, you could always try shaving off the outer layers carefully of course. I wouldn't try chemical means though as you stand a pretty good chance of actually driving the discoloration deeper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7168" LastActivityDate="2015-09-06T21:26:06.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9212" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8109" CreationDate="2015-09-06T22:36:26.777" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;To avoid dripping water from your hands outside of the sink basin,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;shake water off your hands&lt;/strong&gt; (with your palms facing you and fingers spread, flick your fingers downward several times), then&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;move your hands quickly to the towel&lt;/strong&gt; (or use the dispenser quickly) before the remaining water can gather into a drip.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is also possible to extend the time for which you can avoid drips by turning your hands to force the water to run across your skin rather than accumulating at a single low point into a drip. Pay attention to the feeling of the water on your skin, and keep it moving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2353" LastActivityDate="2015-09-06T22:36:26.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2015-09-06T23:38:13.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found eggs easier to peel when&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the starting crack is made in the smaller end of the egg&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the egg is cooled/rinsed in cold water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9322" LastActivityDate="2015-09-06T23:38:13.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9214" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="98" CreationDate="2015-09-07T05:03:00.327" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;OxyClean (or other sodium percarbonate based product) works so well. The sodium percarbonate in it, when mixed with water actually releases hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and it also has soda ash in it which helps to boost the effectiveness of detergents and such.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7168" LastActivityDate="2015-09-07T05:03:00.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="98" CreationDate="2015-09-07T10:32:38.987" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you live somewhere sunny, spread the cloth in the sunshine and sprinkle water on the stain. Keep it wet and the sun will bleach it out. Depending on the strength of the stain, it may take a few hours.&#xA;This is the way our great-grandmothers did it. It has the advantage of being free and non-poisonous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-09-07T10:32:38.987" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9216" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-07T13:22:36.313" Score="2" ViewCount="3313" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wet clothing has to dry. My only option to get it dry is to hang it. (no dryer)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a few options to do this, which both get the job done:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;hang the items of clothing on the line&lt;/strong&gt; as they are&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use &lt;strong&gt;pegs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with these is that they introduce creases and/or imprints from the pegs that look awkward and make ironing the clothing necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that for formal attire ironing can hardly be circumvented, which is perfectly fine. But I don't see the point in ironing the bulk of t-shirts that I wear every day, especially if it is mostly because of the creases introduced while drying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if hanging a wet t-shirt perfectly without any creases, the line still produces a very distinguishable imprint. Sometimes that's still visible even after ironing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the moment, I concoct an experiment with a coat hanger. It's not an ideal one because it's made out of wood and not too thick. It's still thicker than a wire hanger though or the clothesline for that matter. I guess &lt;strong&gt;a plastic coat hanger with thicker shoulders&lt;/strong&gt; would be ideal. If that means putting all t-shirts on coat hangers, so be it. That saves me from folding them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas on that? The ideal solution would be to make ironing obsolete for these kinds of every day items of clothing like t-shirts. &lt;strong&gt;Is there any problem with that?&lt;/strong&gt; Say for example, should clothing be ironed for some other reason than removing creases?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What other solutions aside from coat hangers are there?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9339" LastActivityDate="2020-03-15T00:01:51.180" Title="How to prevent creases and imprints while hanging clothing to dry to prevent ironing?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9217" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7961" CreationDate="2015-09-07T14:29:06.870" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a knife with a flat polished blade. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4928" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-09-16T15:41:59.483" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T15:41:59.483" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9218" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-07T16:40:34.100" Score="8" ViewCount="9228" Body="&lt;p&gt;My bathtub has a textured non-slip surface on the bottom, which is in the form of a fine grid of raised and lowered areas, forming thousands of tiny squares about 1mm on a side.  So each square is a little indentation in which dirt and grime tends to accumulate, and you can't wipe it away with a sponge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far the only way I have found to clean it is to spray it with a cleaning product (currently using Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Foamer) and then scrub it hard with a very stiff brush.  It seems that the spray softens the dirt a little, and the brush bristles eventually dig into the indentations to scrape it out.  But this is quite laborious - you have to scrub quite vigorously for a while in the same place to get it clean.  I can only keep this up for about 5 minutes before my wrists start to hurt and I have to quit, and at the end of that time I've cleaned an area perhaps 10 cm on a side.  At this rate it will take days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There must be a better way.  I'm open to chemical or mechanical suggestions, or any combination thereof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not exactly sure of the material of which the tub is made - it's some sort of plastic or acrylic, or possibly fiberglass.  It is definitely not porcelain, stone or enameled metal.  Since I rent, I am not in a position to replace the tub with something more practical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4445" LastActivityDate="2020-07-18T02:11:04.243" Title="How can I clean a textured bathtub?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9219" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9218" CreationDate="2015-09-07T17:28:58.767" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need a limescale remover, but you need to select one that won't harm the surface - something like Limelite (available as a gel, spray or liquid) should do it if its available where you are (see link below), but there are others available. Apply and wait the requisite time, then try rinsing or wiping off some to see if its done the job - if not, leave it for longer. So long as its one that's suitable for plastic or acrylic, it won't cause damage even if you leave it 3 times as long. I know, I've done it...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lime-lite.co.uk/products.php?id=3&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.lime-lite.co.uk/products.php?id=3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-09-07T17:28:58.767" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9220" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-07T20:00:06.093" Score="2" ViewCount="270" Body="&lt;p&gt;That's my monitor:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ivpW8.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ivpW8m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The seller website boasts:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Antiglare coating: Ensures a clear view in brightly lit conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is true: the antiglare coating works well. But as the images proudly shows, the edges are damn shiny. How to remove the glare from monitor edges?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-08T13:30:41.087" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T15:42:58.687" Title="Removing glare from monitor edges" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9221" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9220" CreationDate="2015-09-07T22:10:43.700" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;With some own risk&lt;/em&gt;, use fine sandpaper. Though I've used sandpaper (well, SiC paper) on a shiny e-reader without problems, there is always the chance that a slip will scratch the screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Aside: &lt;em&gt;Why&lt;/em&gt; do manufacturers make display devices with glaring bezels, and worse yet, shiny screens? Camera lenses and eyeglasses have antireflective coatings, and high-quality optical devices are usually flat black.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-09-07T22:10:43.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9220" CreationDate="2015-09-08T01:15:30.697" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;It all depends. If you are into modding stuff, you could take the monitor apart and repaint it. If you aren't, take some matte black tape and tape over the edges. Problem solved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T01:15:30.697" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9223" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9225" CreationDate="2015-09-08T02:17:53.913" Score="8" ViewCount="15264" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been reading a lot of about how using laptop on one's lap is not safe for health (skin disease, fertility etc.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am in a situation where I need to be working from a living room sofa, and I need to use my laptop on my lap. What would be safe way to use it ? Will a lapdesk for laptops protect me from the laptop radiation ? Any other suggestions ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9353" LastActivityDate="2019-11-06T20:35:57.137" Title="How to keep laptop on your lap and still be safe?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9225" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9223" CreationDate="2015-09-08T06:51:17.217" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thick book&lt;/strong&gt; - thats my solution. Being bit book lover, I always have some big and thick book nearby. Old encyclopedias come in mind easily&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Its cheap (you already have at least one book at home, I assume)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fulfills the same as lap desk without investment&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Helps protect you from the heat and other notebook radiation (even if the effect on human body is bit questionable, still &quot;feeling safe&quot; counts here)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Helps protect your laptop from overheating. If you had it on your lap, the air vents could be blocked by your body and/or cushions, which can overheat your computer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9331" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T06:51:17.217" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8138" CreationDate="2015-09-08T07:57:03.423" Score="2" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Fenders&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put something soft on the wall, like a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinta-elements.com/uploads/tx_exttogglebox/Cel_en_mos_rubber_3a_02.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;foam&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;http://pompeismarine.com/images/pompei-marine-products23_06.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;rubber fender&lt;/a&gt;. Then you can drive, slowly, until you touch it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even plastic bottles will do (depending on the gap). I've often seen boats with empty plastic bottles or fenders hanging all around to avoid scratching the boat when docking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can combine the fenders with a noise/light signal. Just put a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mouser.com/images/microsites/omronD2QW.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;contact switch&lt;/a&gt; behind the fender, connected to some sort of light. When you touch the fender the light will go on and you'll know you have to stop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2341" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-09-08T10:48:37.607" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T10:48:37.607" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9220" CreationDate="2015-09-08T15:42:58.687" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try some magic tape or matt tape of color/shade of choice. It needs some precision and finesse to put on with a good finish. Also get the right width that you can do it in one go and a seamless manner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good thing about magic tape is you can always try it and remove it easily without leaving a trace if you change your mind later on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T15:42:58.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9229" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-08T18:02:56.003" Score="1" ViewCount="94" Body="&lt;p&gt;When working with instant glues they fall onto my hands and create an unwashable glue spot which is not good in feel, so is there any way I can remove/wash away instant glue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6977" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T02:00:00.323" Title="How to remove/wash away instant glues if fallen in hand" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9229" CreationDate="2015-09-08T18:21:26.300" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use rubbing alochol or nail polish remover. Both work exceptionally well for super glue and other sticky glues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T18:21:26.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9231" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8061" CreationDate="2015-09-08T19:20:29.543" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The e-book reader is already mentioned, as are the mini head/clip-on lamps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I don't think anyone's suggested reading on your smartphone if you have one.  There are plenty of ebook reading apps you can get on your phone; some even have the option of having white text on a black background.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing to note if you use your phone is that phones emit high frequency light that keeps your brain active for up to 30 minutes after you stop looking at the screen.  There are other apps you can install on your phone so that it adjusts your screen to stop emitting these lights towards the end of the day (I have it just for normal phone use even when I'm not reading).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus lifehack: if you don't have a smartphone, get one that uses LED technology in its screen rather than an LCD.  LED's turn off their light source to display the color black whereas LCD's cover their light source with all subpixels to display black.  If you want a truer black color that's least abrasive, choose an LED/OLED technology screen smart phone. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8186" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T19:20:29.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9232" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8061" CreationDate="2015-09-08T19:56:29.130" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem is that the light distracts your wife. Rather than getting a dimmer light, she could wear a sleep mask (if it was comfortable enough).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XLKyu.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XLKyu.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-09-08T19:56:29.130" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9233" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="98" CreationDate="2015-09-08T20:54:25.110" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I imagine the stain is quite dry by now. Here's some options I know work, to be used alone or consecutively:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak in cold water with a handful of salt, then wash as normal. (Optional: soak in bio detergent afterwards before using the washing machine.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cover the stain in a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water. Salt and water is also said to work, though I've not tried it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As RedSonja says, the sun is magic. Put the shirt out with lemon juice or a lot of soap.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ammonia is great for organic stains. Soak in cold water, 1 tablespoon of ammonia per litre.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak in water and bleach, or put a bit of bleach in the (cold) washing machine. The latter is less effective, but fine for removing faint stains. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;General rule: cold water. Cold washing machine, if there's any stain left. Hot water sets blood. Would-be murderers, take note.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't mix ammonia and bleach. It generates toxic chloramine. You will die.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For future reference, if the blood is relatively recent:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stick the stain under a &lt;em&gt;cold&lt;/em&gt; tap and rinse until the water is running clear again. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wet a bar of soap and rub it hard on the stain. I save the slivers from old bars for this: the sharp edges make it faster. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you have a good thick lather, scrub the stain hard between your fists, cloth against cloth. Repeat steps 2 and 3, rinsing occasionally, until you think there's nothing more you can do. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;By this point I've usually worked even very heavy bloodstains down to a faint yellow mark. Use one of the other methods to finish the job. (If you're going to wait overnight, put it in a basin of water so it won't dry out.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2346" LastEditorUserId="21034" LastEditDate="2017-06-30T02:33:23.903" LastActivityDate="2017-06-30T02:33:23.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9234" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9288" CreationDate="2015-09-09T01:45:30.070" Score="1" ViewCount="1940" Body="&lt;p&gt;What else can be used (that's not harsh on skin) to remove make-up besides liquid make-up remover? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Make-up such as:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eyeliner&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mascara&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eye Shadow&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blush&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Foundation&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-12-21T00:31:15.190" LastActivityDate="2020-01-16T09:58:39.970" Title="What can be used to remove make-up?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;makeup&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9229" CreationDate="2015-09-09T02:00:00.323" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Super glues which dry instantly can be removed using salon-strength nail polish remover, very high in acetone and used to remove gel finish manicures.  Salon strength and gel removers are almost pure acetone, unlike regular nail polish remover. This will dry your skin if used often and is a very flammable substance so be careful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9372" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T02:00:00.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9236" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9234" CreationDate="2015-09-09T03:12:24.867" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many types of make-up are oil-based, so just use mineral oil (or even vegetable oil) to remove it. Put the oil on cotton, facial tissue or face towels. (Just be careful to wash a cloth immediately, as oily rags are a fire hazard.) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could use fancy prepared oil-based skin cleansers, but vegetable oil is kinder to the skin. Avoid harsh cleaners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T03:12:24.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3759" CreationDate="2015-09-09T03:35:41.177" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ran a mix of hot and cold water to my toilet. No more condensation at all,and no mould around or under the toilet even where you cant see it. No more cold toilet seat. Instant hot water to the sink after a flush. Well worth it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9374" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T03:35:41.177" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9239" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-09T06:32:03.570" Score="27" ViewCount="96855" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the problem that when I moved last, I moved from one end of the country to the other. When I had to vacate the flat I was living in, I didn't have a new place at my current location. Because of this I stored everything I owned with a moving company.&#xA;They taped all my furniture with masking tape so the drawers would stay shut and the doors would stay closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My stuff ended up staying in storage for over two years in the end. When I finally moved it all to my new place the masking tape was dried out and brittle. I could remove most of it, but the glue stayed on the furniture. Or at other times, the tape seems to have fused with the wooden furniture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have a good tip of how to remove this, apart from scrubbing till your arm falls off (which might very well happen before the problem is resolved, because I gave that a good try) or scraping it off (which I also tried and gave my furniture some scratches)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My furniture is hard wood, although I am not clear on the type it is, with some kind of varnish on it, to give it a smooth glossy finish. I have also no clue what exact varnish might have been used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I live in Germany, so if you are suggesting specific products keep in mind, that I might not be able to buy things that might be common in your country. Although I am happy to have a look if I can get a German version or maybe order it over the internet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5267" LastEditorUserId="5267" LastEditDate="2015-09-09T08:31:22.950" LastActivityDate="2021-02-04T18:28:40.063" Title="How to remove really old masking tape?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="18" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2015-09-09T07:51:46.617" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found a brilliant trick in a Japanese cookbook (Japanese Soul Cooking):&#xA;Before boiling the eggs, make a tiny hole on the bottom using a needle. While cooking the air in the egg will come out and the water will separate the skin from the egg.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They then peel in a few secs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2341" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T07:51:46.617" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9241" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2015-09-09T08:22:59.920" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;It would depend on what type of finish is on the furniture. If it is an enamel, some kind of solid material laminate or polyurethane finish, then you're most likely golden! You can just use a product like &quot;goof off&quot; or &quot;goo gone&quot; and that will take it off nicely and won't harm a typical polyurethane finish. Now, that said, I would still test a spot to make sure it won't harm the finish in case it is actually some other polymer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is a more traditional finish, you could try these, but there is a good change of disrupting at least the finish if not the stain as well. If you are really careful you can keep that damage to a minimum or possibly if you lightly dab for some timeframe around forever, maybe not even at all. But again, test it first! You never know, you might find it is compatible with whatever other finish type was used. But always test in some non-obvious place. Also, if you do damage the finish, sometimes you can repair that with various &quot;refinishing&quot; products that you can find at your local hardware store. Incidentally, you can also find &quot;Goof Off&quot; and &quot;Goo Gone&quot; at a typical hardware store as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7168" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T08:22:59.920" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9243" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8061" CreationDate="2015-09-09T10:23:29.833" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As an alternative to the above suggestions, which seem to focus mainly on reducing the amount of light being cast into the room, have you considered trying any of the following;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try an audio book.  Many novels are available in an audio format and if you get some decent in-ear headphones, there should be no noise in the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try reading downstairs before you come to bed, provided that you are able to get into bed without waking your wife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Learn braille, a braille book can be read in total darkness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a divorce, removing the wife from the equation would be one solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Okay, some of my suggestions are a little tongue in cheek, although they would all be effective.  Definitely consider trying an audio book.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T10:23:29.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8174" CreationDate="2015-09-09T10:55:02.787" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Turn a self tapping screw into the remains of the jack a few turns and then pull on the screw with pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Think of it the same way as using a corkscrew to remove a cork from a wine bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T10:55:02.787" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9234" CreationDate="2015-09-09T15:32:27.987" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baby Oil works very very well and is very safe to use without questioning its application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T15:32:27.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9246" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6221" CreationDate="2015-09-09T19:49:30.723" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since 5th grade I have been able to freakishly write cursive in a straight line on plain paper.&#xA;Freakishly is a term I heard from a lady commenting on my writing.&#xA;My teacher in 5th grade explained to me to write with my arm and not wrist. meaning keep your wrist straight, do not bend it when writing. Practice does make a lot of difference as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9381" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T19:49:30.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9247" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8081" CreationDate="2015-09-09T20:13:14.453" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You add a single raisin to the glass! It works with champagne at least. Once the fizz releases you can remove the raisin. Or, just eat it when you're done :~)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9382" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T20:13:14.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9248" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9256" CreationDate="2015-09-09T20:26:05.143" Score="9" ViewCount="11018" Body="&lt;p&gt;I normally just use a butter knife to scrape off any hard debris. But when doing so, it leaves unattractive scratches on my iron blade. Is there anything else I can use to clean my iron with?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Electric Iron&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;for pressing clothes&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastEditorUserId="9355" LastEditDate="2015-09-10T13:11:29.377" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T19:37:52.500" Title="What can I use to clean my electric iron with?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9216" CreationDate="2015-09-09T20:28:10.787" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;They sell those close hanging racks for that very purpose with multiple bars that you just lay the item over the bar. I do this all the time for items that cannot be dried and they don't leave any marks. They sell drying racks at any multi-purpose store like Target. Mine is made of smooth coated aluminum and has about 8 bars, with each able to fit one garment. It folds up to flat and weighs only a couple lbs at most!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have no drier you'd probably need a couple. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For light blouses and materials that dry super fast, I sometimes just go right to a foam lined hanger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The iron or not to iron question is one of preference. I only iron stuff that is wrinkled or something like a cotton dress shirt that looks crisper with a fresh pass with the steam setting. But no, there is no reason you should otherwise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9382" LastActivityDate="2015-09-09T20:28:10.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9251" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-10T02:51:15.720" Score="-2" ViewCount="552" Body="&lt;p&gt;I broke the pulls away from the sliders of my suitcase's zipper. &#xA;Now I hope to detach pulls from other sliders rarely used, and attach them to the previous sliders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In order to detach a pull from a slider, I was thinking to make a little bigger the tiny opening between the slider and the hook using pliers, so that I can drag the pull off the slider. But my friend said that the connection of the hook and the slider at the other end is rigid, and making the opening a little bigger might break the connection. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I was wondering, ow can I detach a pull from a slider with damaging both and then attach the pull to another slider? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/O5sHr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/O5sHrm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-09-11T02:37:08.877" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T02:37:08.877" Title="How can I detach the zipper pulls on my suitcase and attach them to zipper sliders?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;&lt;zipper&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9252" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9248" CreationDate="2015-09-10T08:16:59.950" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I presume you are talking about an electric iron for pressing clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We found a product which is specifically designed for this purpose.  There are several variants but the one we use comes in a tube and is applied hot with a cloth.  It leaves a protective coating so the residue doesn't reoccour straight away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know if product specific links are allowed in this site but assuming they are, the specific one we use is this; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/251661940632?adgroupid=&amp;amp;hlpht=true&amp;amp;hlpv=2&amp;amp;rlsatarget=&amp;amp;adtype=pla&amp;amp;ff3=1&amp;amp;lpid=122&amp;amp;poi=&amp;amp;ul_noapp=true&amp;amp;limghlpsr=true&amp;amp;device=c&amp;amp;chn=ps&amp;amp;campaignid=&amp;amp;crdt=0&amp;amp;ff12=67&amp;amp;ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&amp;amp;ff14=122&amp;amp;viphx=1&amp;amp;ops=true&amp;amp;ff13=80&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-09-10T08:16:59.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2015-09-10T08:59:17.583" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;use white toothpaste :) it works on my white earphone turned yellowish &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9387" LastActivityDate="2015-09-10T08:59:17.583" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9254" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-10T09:01:03.890" Score="5" ViewCount="8731" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am looking for the best possible way to wash my Rubber VANS shoes. I know that some rubber shoes can have a decrease in color after attempting to wash them. I am looking for a proper way to wash the shoes while maintaining their quality during the wash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9387" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-11T14:42:53.160" LastActivityDate="2017-07-20T16:18:52.673" Title="How to wash your rubber shoes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9255" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9251" CreationDate="2015-09-10T12:57:29.157" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your zipper is anything like the one in the picture, you can see a seam on it that indicates that it is moulded or sintered rather than machined or pressed from a tempered metal. This means it is brittle so applying to much force will cause it to  snap rather than bend. A safer option would be to attach a split ring from a key ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-09-10T12:57:29.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9248" CreationDate="2015-09-10T13:26:00.627" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Salt! You can use it to clean the sticky residue from the bottom of the iron.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a paper towel on your ironing table. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour some salt over it. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn on the iron to its highest setting with the steam completely off. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once hot and ready, rub the iron over the salt and the sticky residue will start coming off onto the salt. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Replenish salt if needed and continue until clean.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If some salt gets around the holes, just iron a thick towel to get it off. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most kinds of normal iron sticky residue will come off using this technique. Depends on what got burned there and there could be some that are tougher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2015-09-10T13:26:00.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9257" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-10T15:56:12.750" Score="6" ViewCount="40352" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to glue a printed photo to a glass, and I need the glue to be completely transparent since the photo will be watched through the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've read that 3M Super 77 would work, it states that it is &quot;clear&quot;, but others are re-positionable and that maybe it could come in handy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The print is a Duratrans like print, not sure about the specific material, but it is a backlit-able plastic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9393" LastEditorUserId="9355" LastEditDate="2015-09-11T22:00:13.957" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T05:11:44.337" Title="How to stick a photo to a glass?" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9257" CreationDate="2015-09-10T16:30:55.183" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As an alternative to glue, you have clear tape.  It's cheap, should stick your photo to the glass, and you can move it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-09-10T16:30:55.183" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9259" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9234" CreationDate="2015-09-10T16:45:46.450" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depends how sensitive you are - most eye make up removers are oil based, and they make my eyes swell up. I just use facial wipes, the ones sold for general make up remover, and clean eye make up off with those too, works fine. I always choose Johnson's Dry Skin (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Johnsons-Face-Makeup-Moisturising-Wipes/dp/B00G3JNU8Q&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Johnsons-Face-Makeup-Moisturising-Wipes/dp/B00G3JNU8Q&lt;/a&gt;) ones because some of the other makes (L'Oreal, Olay) cause a reaction. Not sure if you can get them where you are, otherwise, Simple facial wipes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-09-10T16:45:46.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7045" CreationDate="2015-09-10T17:17:01.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The point is to have cool air, using a large block of ice might prolong the life of the block but perhaps a smaller block can reach the same cooling results. Therefor, break the block into the sizes that get the job done, and the rest leave in the freezer.Every time the block melts, replace it with what you have in your freezer. Its easier to freeze smaller blocks of ice. In addition , packing the ice box with dry ice around the ice block will prolong the life of the block. But check if its ok to breath that stuff. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9395" LastActivityDate="2015-09-10T17:17:01.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9262" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9269" CreationDate="2015-09-10T20:23:50.090" Score="9" ViewCount="824" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've tried using pillows on each side of the mattress but they just don't stay put. I've tried rolling/folding up extra comforters but they unfold and fall off the bed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions as to what I can use at the ends of the mattress to prevent this from happening? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;She has a twin size bed, no poles or backboard. She takes up almost half of the bed. Not sure how far the bed is off the ground, I would have to measure that. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastEditorUserId="9355" LastEditDate="2015-09-11T00:25:28.657" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T05:42:25.097" Title="What can I use to keep my daughter from falling off the bed?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9263" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9264" CreationDate="2015-09-10T20:33:54.253" Score="1" ViewCount="4394" Body="&lt;p&gt;My shower head is filthy with so much water scum and yucky stuff on it. Is there household products I can use that will remove it without the work of scrubbing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T13:06:17.270" Title="What can I use to clean my shower head?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9263" CreationDate="2015-09-10T20:36:43.577" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To get the built up residue off of your shower head, tie a bag filled with vinegar around the shower head, and leave it there overnight. It will clean everything off with no work involved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voila!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-09-12T20:38:08.600" LastActivityDate="2015-09-12T20:38:08.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2015-09-10T21:07:21.857" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of my favourite methods removing glue residue from tapes is using another tape. It involves no solvents and thus cannot harm varnish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use to take some piece of tape, place it over the glue residue and pull it off. sometimes it is better to pull it fast, if the residue is rather hard. If the residue is soft, pulling gently may be better. I made the experience, that it doesn't make a big difference if you rub the tape onto the residue, or not. But the outcome may vary. You will have to do this several times, depending on the age of the residue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I prefer to use duct tape, because its glue is soft and thick which lets it grab even irregularily shaped glue residuebut other tapes may work, too. Beware of cheap tapes as they sometimes loose their glue, worsening the situation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A piece of tape may be used several times depending on its type and amount of dust on the surfaces. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't help you can still try cleaners based on orange oil. Those have removed any tape residue I met! But be aware that orange oil is a powerful solvent, so test it on a covert spot. A brand available in a typical &quot;Bioladen&quot; is &quot;AlmaWin&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2737" LastEditorUserId="2737" LastEditDate="2015-09-10T21:20:53.883" LastActivityDate="2015-09-10T21:20:53.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9262" CreationDate="2015-09-11T00:36:04.020" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a &lt;strong&gt;bed rail&lt;/strong&gt;, which is a board or rail mounted on the side of the bed frame. Think of it as a removable headboard for the sides of the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a general purpose one that you can buy commercially:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sxbt2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sxbt2m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, you can make your own pretty easily. Just get a board of wood and prop it between the side of the mattress and the bed frame.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-11T14:36:36.490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T14:36:36.490" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9263" CreationDate="2015-09-11T01:42:43.143" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Chlorine bleach works to whiten and brighten plastic shower heads.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps of related interest, apparently chlorine doesn't kill some types of microbes, but it will look clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moneypit.com/article/shower-head-cleaning-tips-faq&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Link to bacteria in showerheads article&lt;/a&gt;.  The article suggests a few ideas, like replacing the showerhead entirely, which I don't consider a hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T01:42:43.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9268" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2015-09-11T01:46:56.310" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Provided the finish is smooth, I've found a razor blade to work nicely.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wn7c2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wn7c2m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've had success cleaning varnished, glass, lacquered, melamine, and epoxy finishes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-11T14:39:32.283" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T14:39:32.283" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9269" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9262" CreationDate="2015-09-11T08:12:40.030" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;In case anyone doesn't have the budget for a suitable bedrail, cheaper alternatives are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buy a couple of swimming pool noodles and put them along the edges of the bed under the sheet. The sheet does need to be a fitted one (and fairly tight fitting) to hold them in place but it works well.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put pillows or a rolled up duvet on the floor - rather than preventing her falling out in the first place, it simply ensures she doesn't hurt herself if she does fall out&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5205" LastEditorUserId="108" LastEditDate="2015-09-14T05:42:25.097" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T05:42:25.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9270" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9274" CreationDate="2015-09-11T09:04:55.730" Score="16" ViewCount="21458" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Motorola Nexus 6, and recently I noticed the charging cable wasn't staying in place as well as it did when the phone was bought - my phone is charging, but if I picked it up whilst plugged in, the cable would fall out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On investigation, I realised the female MicroUSB port on the phone, had managed to get some pocket lint inside, which had subsequently been compressed by insertion of the cable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I managed to clear the majority of it out with an unfolded paperclip, however the there is still an area behind the pinstrip which has a lump of lint (as per pic below).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hk0RX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hk0RX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Where the red line is&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This part is too narrow for a paperclip - and even a fine sewing needle to get behind - and it's still causing my charger cable to not fully insert.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So does anyone have any tips on a) How I can clean this out, and b) what I can do to reduce the likelihood of re-occurance!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1477" LastActivityDate="2021-04-08T15:42:02.203" Title="Cleaning MicroUSB socket on mobile phone" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9272" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9273" CreationDate="2015-09-11T12:12:09.857" Score="3" ViewCount="1460" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, you read it right!  I was staying with friends and their rotten little furball peed in my handbag.  Anything soft, like my cloth wallet, was a write-off.  Anything hard, like keys, just needed a good rinse with soap.  But I don’t know what to do about my camera.  It was in its case so escaped any real damage and it still works fine.  But it smells terrible and I’m not sure what’s the safest way to clean it without damaging it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7325" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-09-15T22:25:21.093" LastActivityDate="2015-09-15T22:25:21.093" Title="How to get cat pee smell out of a camera" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9272" CreationDate="2015-09-11T12:30:32.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is Electrical Cleaner that is a solvent used to clean electronics without risking damage by corrosion. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, before processing with that route... I would advise to wipe the external shell of your camera as much as you possibly can to make sure you haven't missed a spot of residue. It does not take much urine to have a strong smell stick to your camera (clean cracks and crevices)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the problem still persist, you may need to take the camera apart (or to camera shop) and have them clean it with solvent used for electrical components. Look up &quot;Electrical cleaner&quot; in google to find many useful products with reviews.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T12:30:32.250" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9274" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9270" CreationDate="2015-09-11T12:39:24.603" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should use a toothpick, previously buffed with a fine sandpaper. You can use other objects, but with the toothpick you can do it without turning off the phone because it isn't a electrical conductor and you can also sharpen the tip very easily to get better access to the areas. Clean the area in blue...&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3yCIk.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3yCIkm.png&quot; alt=&quot;USB Port with highlight&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pay close attention to the left and ride side of the usb port where the bolts fit and attach to the cable (labeled in RED)&#xA;To prevent this in the future you can purchase a Nexus protective case that has a FLAP for the usb charging port to prevent debris from congesting that area. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WRr8G.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WRr8Gm.png&quot; alt=&quot;USB Port with marked bolt locations&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2015-09-17T12:29:40.793" LastActivityDate="2015-09-17T12:29:40.793" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9276" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9257" CreationDate="2015-09-11T13:58:34.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;They make all kinds of printer paper these days, even &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B008QZ3ZF8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;removable window cling&lt;/a&gt;. Link provided as an example, I've never used nor can I recommend that particular product. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4785" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T13:58:34.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9278" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9270" CreationDate="2015-09-11T14:44:21.633" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Compressed air can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pWi6c.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pWi6ct.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/LINDY-4002888404006-Compressed-Air-Cleaner/dp/B0000934G1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not so much a life hack as what it is actually designed for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9407" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-11T15:11:37.963" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T15:11:37.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9279" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-09-11T15:45:37.823" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When your toilet clogs up, squeeze at least three squirts of dish washing liquid into the bowl. The chemicals can help to break up the debris. Pour around four cups of hot water into the bowl.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let everything soak for a while (20 minutes to a few hours) before attempting to flush. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've actually tried this and it works!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T15:45:37.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9280" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2015-09-11T17:54:00.437" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been plagued by smelly sponges for years. My sponges start to smell within a day of use and nothing works at removing the smell for more than a day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alas, I just found a website where many people are claiming the problem to be with particular dish soaps. This makes a great deal of intuitive sense. If the dish soap is the problem no other steps to remove the smell will keep it from quickly coming back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's the link:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stain-removal-101.com/dawn-smelly-sponges.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.stain-removal-101.com/dawn-smelly-sponges.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9409" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T17:54:00.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8039" CreationDate="2015-09-11T19:37:04.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wash my backpacks and reusable bags once in a while to keep the fresh and clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually I turn my bags upside down to shake off all the debris that's in there or sticky roll the inside. After getting the bigger pieces of the debris out, I just fill a large container/sink with water and soap then put the bags in there. Depends on the size of your backpack, you need to make sure there's enough room for it to roll around in there. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soak it for a bit, then just wash it like how you would hand wash clothes, except you don't want to press or bend it too hard. You need to make sure not to bend the rigid structure of your bag. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there are stains you want to get rid off, usually for the material of backpacks, you can use a toothbrush, dip it in some soap and brush the stains off. If it's a tougher stain, you can use a more specific stain removing detergent. If a toothbrush is too small, then you can use a gentle bigger brush. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After swooshing it in water for a bit to get smaller debris out or get the dust and stains off, just rinse it a couple times and you are done. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't think it will survive a drying, just hang it upside down with all zippers open to air dry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-09-11T19:37:04.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9282" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9292" CreationDate="2015-09-11T20:36:36.810" Score="11" ViewCount="2341" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's so difficult to fold a shirt. Every time I try it comes out unevenly folded. Is there a better/neater way to do this? I would love to fold a shirt the way clothing stores fold their shirts; as you see them on display. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-09-24T16:46:33.533" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T16:49:57.333" Title="Is there a neater way to fold a shirt?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9284" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9282" CreationDate="2015-09-11T22:48:26.487" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use something like this: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/C5v4o.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/C5v4om.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Shirt folder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You lay the shirt on it, fold in the sides, then the bottom, and you have a nice, flat, pretty perfectly folded shirt. Once you get the hang of it, you can fold a lot of shirts pretty quickly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="196" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-14T16:49:35.757" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T16:49:35.757" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9197" CreationDate="2015-09-12T01:24:49.370" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps a bit risky for the lock, but you could use a thin bit with a dremel tool and cut the bolt/pin hold the zippers together.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9hW1I.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9hW1Im.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you've stated, a small padlock between the zipper pull tabs would help secure it after the fact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Holroy's suggestion of trying all the combos may also work if the lock isn't broken and you're patient/persistent; I estimate that there would be 1000 possibilities (10^3) for a 3 digit lock with 0-9 for each tumbler.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-09-12T17:01:15.277" LastActivityDate="2015-09-12T17:01:15.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9262" CreationDate="2015-09-12T02:00:45.627" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For very cheap (like possibly under $30), if you already have a drill and saw, you could simply use some 2 x 4's, screws, and create your own railings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on size of bed this would probably take anywhere from 4-8 8ft 2x4's and at least 14 screws (&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;or I guess even wood glue could work so no screws or drill needed&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The 3 horizontal 2x4's that connect the side rails to each other would be placed between the mattress and the bed bottom. I don't think there'd be much comfort-ability issues with this as long as the mattress is decent enough. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'd want to make sure that the side rails are pretty tight/close to the mattress on each side, so not much any room for sliding issues. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could even paint/stain/finish the piece to make it look however you prefer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gNAex.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gNAex.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="143" LastActivityDate="2015-09-12T02:00:45.627" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9288" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9234" CreationDate="2015-09-12T02:10:02.603" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use coconut oil. I am allergic to ingredients that are in most &#xA;skin creams on the market.  Coconut oil is a natural product and&#xA;is good for the skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9419" LastActivityDate="2015-09-12T02:10:02.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9290" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-12T10:42:19.313" Score="-1" ViewCount="168" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I just want to scream at people &quot;I know what I'm talking about!&quot;. Ideally, I'd like a more polite way of saying this that won't be taken offensively, and can be said at the beginning of a call to avoid the &quot;have you tried turning it off and on again&quot; and similar portions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried many things, including:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;I know what I'm talking about&quot; - is impolite, annoys them, doesn't work&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;Can you skip that part? I've already done that&quot; - Sometimes it works, sometimes they don't believe me, sometimes they tell me they can't(‽)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Purposefully dropping hints ranging from very subtle to not subtle at all&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://xkcd.com/806/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;Shibboleet&quot;&lt;/a&gt; - response is one of &quot;What?&quot;, &quot;Huh?&quot;, or &quot;Sorry?&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;Can I speak to a technician?&quot; - response is either a large dollar amount per hour, &quot;No&quot;, or a redirect to a supervisor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;Can I speack to a supervisor?&quot; - if I get a supervisor, they don't help anymore than the first person&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And nothing seems to work. Either the message doesn't get across, or they don't believe me, or &lt;em&gt;something&lt;/em&gt;. Since I've exausted all the conventional solutions, I've started looking into unconventional solutions (perhaps if I speak klingon to them?).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. Is there a better name than &quot;technical support call center worker&quot;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2858" LastEditorUserId="2858" LastEditDate="2015-09-12T15:10:25.907" LastActivityDate="2015-09-12T15:10:25.907" Title="How to tell a technical support call center worker that I am technically inclined?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-09-12T15:08:34.293" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9290" CreationDate="2015-09-12T12:50:43.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, unfortunately, you could tell them you're Bill Gates, but they'd still try to take you through the usual litany of turn it off and on again, check the connections, blah blah. Most of the 'technical support' people you talk to on the phone aren't techies at all, they're just ordinary people with a list in front of them that they take you through by rote, because they don't know anything. And it is fair to say that many of the calls they get are from people who've forgotten to connect something up, haven't read the instructions, or haven't turned the power switch on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try telling them you're a software/hardware engineer or a Chief Technical Officer or something similar, and ask to be put through to an engineer who actually knows something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-09-12T12:50:43.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9292" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9282" CreationDate="2015-09-12T16:53:38.383" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you search for &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=how+to+fold+a+shirt+in+under+2+seconds&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;how to fold a shirt in under 2 seconds&lt;/a&gt; you'll find lots of videos and references on how to fold a shirt quickly without the need of anything but a shirt and a table (or flat surface). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the top references is the &lt;a href=&quot;//youtu.be/uz6rjbw0ZA0&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;video&lt;/a&gt; from  &lt;a href=&quot;//davehax.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;DaveHax.com&lt;/a&gt;, which has spun off into multiple other sites. The image below is constructed from pictures from the video, and I found the compilation at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.howtoinstructions.org/how-to-fold-a-shirt-in-under-2-seconds/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.howtoinstructions.org/how-to-fold-a-shirt-in-under-2-seconds/&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nj3NT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nj3NTm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Picture from davehax.com video on folding shirts&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My written instructions to accompany this picture are as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After putting the shirt on a table, imagine a line at the middle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Then imagine another line from top to bottom at an quarter from the left&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Name the points from top to bottom as &lt;strong&gt;B&lt;/strong&gt; at the shoulder, &lt;strong&gt;A&lt;/strong&gt; at the crossing section, and &lt;strong&gt;C&lt;/strong&gt; at the bottom of shirt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pinch at &lt;strong&gt;A&lt;/strong&gt; with your left hand, and pick up &lt;strong&gt;B&lt;/strong&gt; with your right hand&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move right hand over and pick up &lt;strong&gt;C&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lift both hands in a swift motion, and move it a little away from you&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put it down on the table again, with a little drag towards yourself, before folding it back completing the fold&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Watch your nicely folded shirt, before putting it away&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The instructions are somewhat lengthy, but once you get the hang of it, you'll do it almost without thinking. I've been using this technique for some years now, and found it to be very efficient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An extension to this folding technique it lift by the upper part, and fold it yet another time. This allows for an even smaller package, and can be used if you want to stack the shirts in a drawer, where each shirt can be readily accessible. To fold it this extra times, does also make the folded shirt slight more stable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, this technique can also be used on long sleeved shirts, with the addition of folding the long sleeves an extra time on top of the rest of the shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-14T16:48:56.850" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T16:48:56.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9234" CreationDate="2015-09-12T17:24:22.567" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you to use organic products  You can use olive oil, vinegar with water, instead of the harsh chemical ones on your skin. You can even make your own makeup remover just refer to the video &lt;a href=&quot;https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bMSKRpiUZWE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bMSKRpiUZWE&lt;/a&gt; &#xA;You can easily find the items on your household. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9428" LastActivityDate="2015-09-12T17:24:22.567" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8148" CreationDate="2015-09-12T19:08:43.387" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Me and my friend have been found a solution. The way is very basic and economical. The plastic spare is a part of 19LT water bottle. With only 8 screws, we can bring three woods together and put some glue for making strong each other. Now, nobody can hold lots of towel, it is limited by the plastic part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UqkSR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UqkSR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LoMnn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LoMnn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8211" LastActivityDate="2015-09-12T19:08:43.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9296" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-13T01:29:23.223" Score="2" ViewCount="664" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a digital humidity meter and it reads between 55%-65% everywhere in my house. It's surprising that it's this high. Is there anyway I can verify it is working accurately? Even if I bought a second one and the readings were different, I still wouldn't know which one was right.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I'm actually trying to do is find out why something is causing me intangible discomfort in the environment in the house. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T11:34:22.087" Title="How to test if humidity meter works" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9297" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9263" CreationDate="2015-09-13T02:17:25.347" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;CLR, vinegar (it can stain some finishes), bleach, lemon juice, or a baking soda + vinegar combo. Place your choice in a bag, attach over the showerhead, leave overnight, remove and run the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7831" LastActivityDate="2015-09-13T02:17:25.347" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9298" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9296" CreationDate="2015-09-13T03:09:55.907" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most inexpensive relative humidity (RH) meters are &lt;em&gt;very slow&lt;/em&gt; to respond, and many are not very accurate. What should be the most important observation is &lt;em&gt;how you feel&lt;/em&gt; on days when the RH is high or low. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/hair/hair_activity.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;You can make your own &lt;em&gt;hair hygrometer&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/Weather_p010.shtml#summary&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;quite easily&lt;/a&gt;, and this will respond to RH more rapidly and more reliably than the &quot;store-bought&quot; &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygrometer#Metal-paper_coil_type&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Metal-paper coil&lt;/a&gt; type variety. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-09-13T03:09:55.907" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9299" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9303" CreationDate="2015-09-13T04:00:33.523" Score="2" ViewCount="417" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always have trouble pulling off the stem from my strawberries. Is their a better way to take the stem off without leaving part of the stem still on? Maybe some sort of household tool I can use? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T14:08:43.403" Title="Easier way to remove the stem from a strawberry?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9299" CreationDate="2015-09-13T09:28:59.590" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a pair of metal tweezers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just stab into the top of the strawberry, squeeze, and pull. You'll get the stem, base and all, every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to use a pair that is flat on the end, not the kind with a sharp tip. Like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2SP2hm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2SP2hm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastActivityDate="2015-09-13T09:28:59.590" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9299" CreationDate="2015-09-13T10:10:15.313" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;By using part of its name!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A good straw pressed through the bottom to push the stem out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/B1lHIFt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/B1lHIFtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&amp;#39;Straw&amp;#39;berry&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9437" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-14T16:45:20.950" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T16:45:20.950" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9304" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-13T14:08:13.313" Score="10" ViewCount="23557" Body="&lt;p&gt;The title says it all... I need something to use instead of a shoehorn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried a spoon but this does not work well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9440" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T21:13:47.637" Title="What can replace a shoehorn?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9305" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9304" CreationDate="2015-09-13T14:26:25.037" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;In general most items which are reasonable flat and narrow can be used as replacements for a shoehorn. Items like rulers, a suitable stick, large wooden spoons, or similar items. If you are in a real pinch, you could use other kitchen utensils, like pie cutter, sausage tongs. Anything long and flat could do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On an alternative approach, you could try using your belt. It is not as sturdy, but usually they are easily found and accessible. Just insert the belt end into the shoe, and use as normal. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-13T14:26:25.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9306" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9314" CreationDate="2015-09-13T21:44:33.660" Score="9" ViewCount="168169" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even though I think everyone should have one, but some don't. So my question is, how can someone check their body temperature for a &lt;strong&gt;fever&lt;/strong&gt; without using an oral thermometer? Is there a life hack for that? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I Do Not Have A Fever&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastEditorUserId="9355" LastEditDate="2015-09-14T15:53:01.873" LastActivityDate="2020-12-11T04:14:07.660" Title="Body temperature, without a thermometer?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="11" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9308" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9197" CreationDate="2015-09-14T01:54:34.643" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why mess with the lock? I think, assuming that your suitcase has a regular zipper, that you could bend the crown out so that the pull tab would be locked, and it would be difficult to undo the zipper, but not impossible... &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tRv4Q.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tRv4Q.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Anatomy of a zipper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;(source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlefabrics.com/Structure%20of%20a%20Zipper.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;seattlefabrics.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/sub&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has the benefit of not destroying anything (provided you don't bend the crown too much!) And allowing you to possibly have it repaired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-02-21T18:07:53.987" LastActivityDate="2019-02-21T18:07:53.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="9311" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-14T06:31:37.570" Score="6" ViewCount="11507" Body="&lt;p&gt;I moved into a house where the floors are uneven. The whole house is a bit slanted. Without convincing the property management company to hire a repairman, what can be done about this? I have a friend who is a carpenter and was thinking of asking to borrow a level. The things that bug me the most are the&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;bed (more accurately a futon) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;chair&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;desk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried folding up cardboard and putting them beneath the feet but it's a bit messy and for things like the chair that get moved a lot, it doesn't work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;UPDATE: it's very hard to even know which direction to compensate in, for example it seems you can feel it's unbalanced but can't tell which direction it's unbalanced in (even with the use of a level).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="4762" LastEditDate="2015-10-09T20:27:47.770" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T13:48:01.667" Title="Compensating for uneven flooring in a house" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9313" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-14T07:29:09.270" Score="1" ViewCount="3094" Body="&lt;p&gt;Because of &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/9311/compensating-for-uneven-flooring-in-house&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt; I remembered about when I was still renting and the bathroom (aka: comfort room/lavatory/washroom/etc) in my apartment is not level and it causes the water to go to the side where there's no drainage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Question:&lt;/strong&gt; How do I deal with it permanently?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I've tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ask my landlord to fix it, unfortunately she said that it is impossible, because my bathroom tiles already.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I bought a rubber rug which helps my feet to avoid my feet becoming wet whenever I will use the bathroom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Every time I take a bath I sweep and clean the excess water (Hassle!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T10:43:07.593" Title="How to deal with an uneven bathroom floor?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-09-14T13:56:05.850" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9306" CreationDate="2015-09-14T09:57:54.580" Score="10" Body="&lt;h1&gt;No,&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;there is not a reliable hack to measure the body temperature in a sensible way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have to distinguish two case where an exact body temperature may matter:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there a rise in body temperature at all?&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;We won't be able to tell whether a body temerature rose to more than 37.5 °C (99.5° F) - the lower limit of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fever&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;fever&lt;/a&gt; - without a thermometer measuring at 0.1° precision.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there a threatening rise in temperature?&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;Fever greater than 41.5°C (106.7°F) usually comes from a serious unlerlying disease and may cause harm to our body. In this case we need to seek medical advice. We won't be able to tell without a thermometer if that was the case already.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;But,&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;of course there a limited &amp;quot;hacks&amp;quot; that may tell us something is wrong, and we may have a fever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Other people tell us we feel &amp;quot;warm&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;It is important to realise that we can not feel our own temperature, as our hands get warmer with the fever as well, and we can only feel a difference in temperature in relation to our skin temperature. With some experience we may be able to feel that &lt;strong&gt;somebody else&lt;/strong&gt; hase an almost normal body temperature, may have fever above 39°C, or has a high fever above 40°C.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Our usual room temperature suddenly feels cold.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;Now this is very limited, but on a rising body temperature we subjectively feel cold, but as soon as the temperature falls we start to sweat. Therfore this will not tell us anything about our absolute temperature.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The heart beat rate may rise.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;According to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liebermeister%27s_rule&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Liebermeister's rule&lt;/a&gt; the cardiac frequency rises by 8 to 10 beats per minute for every Celsius grade rise in body temperature. Obviously this rule is only applicable in case we rest, we do know our normal heart beat rate, and there is no other underlying cause of an altered cardiac frequency. The precision of this rule is more than doubtful.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So whenever we have the feeling that we may have a fever we should go and measure our body temperature with a medical thermometer. All else will not really tell us much more than what we already know: we may be ill today.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T09:57:54.580" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9316" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9313" CreationDate="2015-09-14T10:43:07.593" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When fixing the room is out of the question, as you suggest, you have two options left in my book:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reduce the water spill&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Contain spill water as good as possible&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Reducing water spill&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It goes without saying that you should try not to splash water around, but this should go into the sink, and not onto the floor. That leaves three common sources: 1) Shower, 2) Washing machine and possibly 3) clothes drying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regarding the washing machine if you don't have it already, please get a hose so that you can redirect the spill water into the toilet bowl, sink or closer to the drain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If possible avoid clothes drying in the bathroom, or ensure that there is good ventilation which help moist get out of the bathroom instead of accumulating and forming droplets. Avoid hanging up dripping clothes by either wringing them or giving them an extra run through the sentrifuge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Containing spill water&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the shower, which hopefully is close to the drain, you have two different paths to go. You could opt for buying yourself out of the problem by acquiring a shower cabinet, which contains all the water and you can control the spill water to go into the drain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other path, is to use shower curtains to reduce the wet area, and in addition you can add a shower edge guard just outside of the shower curtains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some alternative options for shower edge guard:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The best, when not using a shower cabinet, would be a low bricked edge, but this would change the physical bathroom so is most likely not a viable option whilst renting&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lists of various materials can also be used, i.e. rubber or plastic guards&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In a pinch, you can even use a long wet towel which you roll together to form the guard preventing the water from extending into the wrong side of the bath&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally you need to take care when drying your self to stay in the wet area, where the drain is, and avoid dragging water all over. So before taking the bath, make sure that you have the necessary stuff readily available, so you don't have to cross the bathroom to get stuff like a dry towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T10:43:07.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9317" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9323" CreationDate="2015-09-14T11:32:52.523" Score="8" ViewCount="13722" Body="&lt;p&gt;Daddy long legs &lt;em&gt;(Pholcus phalangioides)&lt;/em&gt; are fond my bathroom. I can normally coexist with them; they don't disturb me, I don't disturb them, and they're too much of a pain to move when they're on the ceiling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However... sometimes, one comes in bearing an egg sac. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0XtUB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0XtUBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;egg sac&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Image courtesy &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pholcus_phalangioides#/media/File:Pholcus.phalangioides.6900.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WikiMedia Commons&lt;/a&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This poses a much more significant annoyance. The last time I tried moving one of these, it exploded into about three dozen spiders. I fled. That many spiders is too much for me. One or two I can coexist with. 28 like there were last time? No way in hell. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to kill any spiders, though. I'd feel worse about that than living with them while they move out into the great beyond. So, that being said...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I move the egg sac without:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;breaking the egg sac, or&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;harming the spiders?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user6907" LastEditorUserId="7257" LastEditDate="2018-12-27T07:15:47.803" LastActivityDate="2018-12-27T07:15:47.803" Title="How do I remove a Daddy Long-Legs egg sac without breaking it open or killing the spiders?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9318" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9317" CreationDate="2015-09-14T12:10:35.143" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a pencil or other small stick to gently poke at the female spider so that she crawls away from the eggs. Her self preservation should be more important to her than defending her eggs sacs.Then you can reach in with some tweezers or perhaps even twist and wrap up the eggs and some of the webbing on the end of the pencil or stick and pull the eggs out of the web.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T12:10:35.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9319" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9311" CreationDate="2015-09-14T12:48:13.960" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For bed, desk and other &quot;fix&quot; furniture, you could use &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001WAK5XE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;felt pads&lt;/a&gt;.&#xA;They're cheap, easy to install and replace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need more than one, I suggest applying as many as needet minus one, use a nail to keep em in place and stack the last felt pad to prevent the nail from scratching your floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The chair is more of a problem. If the chair is at a relatively fixed location you could do the same, but mention turning the chair by 90°. Then the chair would wobble even more.&#xA;So here you really have to even the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to do so could be a rug.&#xA;Put some newspaper under the rug at lower levels to raise them a litte.&#xA;Of course this only works for some mm befor getting ugly, but for heigher uneveness the only good solution is leveling compound which isn't a hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1388" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T12:48:13.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9263" CreationDate="2015-09-14T13:06:17.270" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually I use citric acid for almost any obstinately pollution like limestone.&#xA;It's very cheap and the low doses you use in household needs won't harm the environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usage is simple:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a bucket.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Fill it with water.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Add about 1-3 teaspoon per liter, depending on how strong the pollution is.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Pour.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Insert the dirty object.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Leave it be for some hours, e.g. if you're at work.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid eyecontact!&#xA;Citric acid is mildly irritating, so avoid long skincontact, better wear gloves. But you don't have to panic if you go something on your skin. Simply wash it away. Unless you keep your hand in the bucket for several minutes, you shouldn't notice anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1388" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T13:06:17.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9322" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9317" CreationDate="2015-09-14T13:24:36.707" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many spiders which are carrying their youngsters will drop them if in panic.&#xA;Basicly you don't want that to happen uncontrolled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://citybugs.tamu.edu/2012/06/12/a-simple-technique-for-insect-removal/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Catch&lt;/a&gt; the Spider with a glas and a piece of paper, just like you would catch a bee or something.&#xA;Now you can use a pencil to make the big one angry. Be annoying, until the spider attacks the pencil. At one point, the spider will release the eggsack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you can pull out the large spider with your pencil, and put the eggs whereever you want to (outside?)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1388" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T13:24:36.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9323" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9317" CreationDate="2015-09-14T14:17:49.150" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Capture the spider carrying the egg sac in a clear jar or tub, like those you buy cold things in at the grocery store or a medium-sized Chinese restaurant soup takeout container (after cleaning it out).&#xA;I recommend plastic instead of glass so that it won't break if you make any sudden movements etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slide a paper under the container as it's against the wall/ceiling/floor, so the big spider climbs on to it with the egg sac.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then put something stiffer (like a thin hardcover book or clipboard) under the paper to help keep it flat against the bottom of the jar, and carry the mother and her sac all together outside. Set it all down, tip over the jar and if necessary gently tap to encourage the mother to climb out.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastEditorUserId="7257" LastEditDate="2018-12-17T18:03:14.250" LastActivityDate="2018-12-17T18:03:14.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="9324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9311" CreationDate="2015-09-14T15:33:42.770" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In general, you can't do anything! Is the house uneven, then it is uneven, and needs fixing. You can always pad or build under the different furniture to some extent, but that mainly works for stationary furniture like a bed or desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it comes to more mobile furniture like tables and/or chairs, these are not so easy to stabilise. Besides considering to build a new floor (possibly on top of the other floor), which doesn't seem like it is an viable option for you, mathematics has an interesting option, namely &lt;strong&gt;rotate the chair or table&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to this article &lt;a href=&quot;//www.scientificamerican.com/article/strange-but-true-turning/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Strange but True: Turning a Wobbly Table Will Make It Steady&lt;/a&gt;, you'll be able to get all four legs in contact with the floor, aka being stable, with simple rotation of the table. Rotation, however, does &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; guarantee that the table/chair is level afterwards. So then it becomes a choice of the lesser evil: wobbly chair or uneven chair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;(added) On the feeling of balance&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that the feeling of balance is not only physical. Objects can be level, but due to the surroundings they might feel unbalanced. In those cases you just have to adjust according to sense, or get used to the feeling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When using a level, you use it on the object you want to make level, and then lift either end of the level to see where you need to compensate. Say that you need to lift the left edge of it, then you need to put more padding under the left edge of the object as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-10-11T10:21:07.713" LastActivityDate="2015-10-11T10:21:07.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9325" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2015-09-14T18:27:19.433" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps something &quot;low tech&quot; would work: try saturating the spots with a drop or two of olive oil and letting it sit for a few minutes before scraping with your fingernail. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8187" LastActivityDate="2015-09-14T18:27:19.433" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9328" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9299" CreationDate="2015-09-15T00:58:04.547" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like a &lt;a href=&quot;http://ab.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201533/0190/img63c.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;bird's-beak parer&lt;/a&gt;, but a vegetable peeler will work pretty well for this. Use it point-first to make a circular cut around the stem, which will come right out. I use this technique for a number of other things - removing eyes from potatoes, scooping blemishes out of fruit, etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9455" LastActivityDate="2015-09-15T00:58:04.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9329" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9304" CreationDate="2015-09-15T01:00:17.653" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Inspired by this post, I tried &lt;strong&gt;using some cardboard&lt;/strong&gt; from a box of pasta.  It worked pretty well.  I don't think it will last forever, but there is plenty more cardboard produced through normal purchases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XnYp8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XnYp8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold the box flat by open the ends.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mold the box into a curved shape similar to that of a shoehorn.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert into shoe, and your foot should slide in to the shoe.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think a box of macaroni might work best based on the width; something around 3-4 inches is ideal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-09-15T01:00:17.653" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2015-09-15T02:33:21.320" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had good success with baby oil (just regular Johnson's baby oil). Layer on a goodly amount with a cotton ball. Then wait 30-60 minutes for the oil to soften the glue. Once it is soft try wiping the mess off with a microfibre cloth. Good luck. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9456" LastActivityDate="2015-09-15T02:33:21.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9331" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9257" CreationDate="2015-09-15T10:52:15.390" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you take a look on how glue works, you'll notice two things:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Glue pulls together smooth surfaces by an effect, similar to the capillary effect.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Glue increases the surface between two objects by filling the unevenness of the objects. &lt;s&gt;generates a high friction and thus sticks.&lt;/s&gt; When you try to move an object above an surface, friction depends on what percentage of surface are facing each other. Usually, while sliding one above another, you tilt one of the objects and lower friction by that. A water film prevents the objects from tilt and even if water itself is a (weak) lubricant and lowers friction, atmospheric pressure will push the objects together (while water will pull it together) which are hard to remove without breaking the film.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both are effects which water is capable in a limited factor, too.&#xA;So before you try anything, paying money for stuff that doesn't work, ill suggest trying water at first.&#xA;Don't make the surfaces dripping wet, but you should moisten them a little.&#xA;If you have a spray, from glass cleaner for example, spray a little, not too much, water from a longer range (like 1 meter or more).&#xA;You don't want it to be wet, but moist.&#xA;Then simply attach the picture to the moist surface, it will stick very well if not too heavy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1388" LastEditorUserId="1388" LastEditDate="2015-09-16T05:11:44.337" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T05:11:44.337" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9332" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-15T11:12:39.583" Score="2" ViewCount="731" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have recently had a rainwater tank installed and it is connected to my laundry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How would I filter rainwater to substitute having to buy distilled water for certain applications like placing water in my clothes iron?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9324" LastEditorUserId="2431" LastEditDate="2015-09-19T22:12:06.557" LastActivityDate="2015-10-05T04:03:09.200" Title="How would I filter rainwater to substitute having to buy distilled water?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9332" CreationDate="2015-09-15T12:47:13.447" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rainwater can hold dirt and other debris when it amkes contact with surfaces that are capturing the rain (roof etc)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can always filter them using 2-3 coffee filters to filter out the debris, and then use that for your iron, and other applications that need to use 'distilled' water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastEditorUserId="9367" LastEditDate="2015-09-17T14:58:19.127" LastActivityDate="2015-09-17T14:58:19.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9334" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9299" CreationDate="2015-09-15T13:02:53.533" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Search your favorite kitchen utensils and gadgets site for a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002XOHZWC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;strawberry huller&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. If presentation is important, it does a beautify job with exactly what you are looking for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xlPGO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xlPGOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-21T14:08:43.403" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T14:08:43.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9335" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9254" CreationDate="2015-09-15T18:58:18.950" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used fingernail polish remover (acetone) and a tooth brush to clean the rubber part of my Chuck Taylor's and it has worked like a charm.  I suggest you try soaking a rag in fingernail polish remover and rubbing it over the rubber parts of your shoes and follow it up with a tooth brush or other small brush.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9462" LastActivityDate="2015-09-15T18:58:18.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9336" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-15T19:17:39.873" Score="3" ViewCount="3972" Body="&lt;p&gt;A friend of mine recently moved to a pretty arid climate, and has been experiencing nosebleeds. While he's trying to fix that, he kinda wrecked a brand new silk tie the first day he wore it :(&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since he's new to the area, he doesn't know which dry cleaners around can be trusted with cleaning ties (apparently, if they don't know what they're doing, it &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?88505-Is-it-safe-to-dry-clean-a-tie&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;can come out worse&lt;/a&gt; than when it started).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, until my friend finds a cleaners he can trust, is there anything he can do with his tie? See picture, below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c9dnx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c9dnxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;picture of a whitish purplish tie with splattered bloodstains&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;See also &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/98/59&quot;&gt;How to clean blood from white clothes&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/91/59&quot;&gt;Removing blood from colored clothes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T08:46:43.197" Title="Cleaning a blood stain from a silk tie" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9337" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-15T20:35:30.193" Score="4" ViewCount="1724" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is already a good &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/269/how-do-i-quickly-open-or-close-a-jammed-zipper&quot;&gt;question about fixing a jammed zipper&lt;/a&gt;.  I have a different &lt;em&gt;zipper&lt;/em&gt; question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A nylon zipper on a favorite pair of shorts will not stay closed.  After zipping it up, it looks fine, but will soon open itself up &lt;strong&gt;in the middle&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I spoke with a friend who is known to be a talented seamstress, and she said nylon zippers cannot be repaired, and that the zipper will need to be replaced.  She said that doing so is a difficult and time consuming task.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to fix a nylon zipper with this issue?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T23:33:03.030" Title="How to fix a nylon zipper that opens itself in the middle?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;zipper&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9338" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9337" CreationDate="2015-09-15T21:34:10.627" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most likely, no!  If a nylon zipper has lost the grip, you'll need to replace it. How difficult and time consuming it is, depends on the clothing. In our family, where my father has been doing upholstery, and my mother is doing embroidering we've changed some zippers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And those zippers which are changeable, can usually be done in an hour or two. Definition of doable heavily depends on the clothing, and how neatly you want it done. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-10-27T23:33:03.030" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T23:33:03.030" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9339" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2015-09-16T04:29:42.167" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add 1/2 tsp of &lt;strong&gt;baking soda&lt;/strong&gt; in the water and the shell will peel right off. Works everytime. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T04:29:42.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9340" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9344" CreationDate="2015-09-16T05:37:55.907" Score="3" ViewCount="22142" Body="&lt;p&gt;Related: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/269/how-do-i-quickly-open-or-close-a-jammed-zipper&quot; title=&quot;How do I quickly open or close a jammed zipper?&quot;&gt;How do I quickly open or close a jammed zipper?: &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In an emergency situation, what would be the fastest way to open a zipper, provided that the use of the pull tab is disabled, and access to the top stop and box pin are inaccessible?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HGm0e.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HGm0e.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Zipper Terminology&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;(source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zippersource.com:80/images/core/terminology/separating2.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;zippersource.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Neglecting issues of damage to what lies behind the zipper, is there a specific method by which to &lt;em&gt;easily&lt;/em&gt; separate the teeth with an instrument such as a knife from the middle? Where easily is defined as factor of minimal applied force and accessibility of said tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7124" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-05-03T08:47:20.207" LastActivityDate="2021-05-03T08:47:20.207" Title="Open closed zipper without pull tab" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;zipper&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="9341" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-16T10:14:07.283" Score="1" ViewCount="3353" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to fire a matchstick without matchbox, there use only any chemical or any secret elements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9470" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T14:30:39.163" Title="How to fire a matchstick without matchbox" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-09-16T15:42:21.323" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9341" CreationDate="2015-09-16T12:06:35.903" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can fire it from another source of fire. It will catch fire by itself and light easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this isn't a possibility, you can try either striking on rough materials(rocks, sandpaper, some walls):&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qu10Z.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qu10Zm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;how to matchstick&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, you can create a spark that will reach the match. This should do(actually, this is a minimalistic version of fire).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7762" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-16T14:25:09.387" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T14:25:09.387" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9343" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9349" CreationDate="2015-09-16T13:53:39.580" Score="3" ViewCount="615" Body="&lt;p&gt;I heard one can add bleach in washing machine in order to lighten the colour of a pair of jeans. Could I make the colour of the jeans on the right just like the colour of the jeans on the left using that method, and if so, how much bleach should I use? Should I add some washing powder too or just bleach?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/Y3r5U2B.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/Y3r5U2Bm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9476" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-16T15:35:04.753" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T18:09:41.163" Title="Can I obtain that jeans color with bleach?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9344" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9340" CreationDate="2015-09-16T14:10:22.850" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a paper clip - If the zipper is not stuck and the issue is just with a pull tab missing or not being functional.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Insert it into the area where the pull tab attaches with the zipper slider and it will perform just like the pull tab. For zippers that need a lot of force, use proportionately stronger paper clips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used this successfully for opening suitcases that have missing pull tabs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T14:10:22.850" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9345" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9341" CreationDate="2015-09-16T14:20:37.530" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have seen men draw their pants leg tight against their skin and then draw the head of the match across the tight fabric, generating heat by friction. The matchhead bursts into flame from the heat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9467" LastEditorUserId="9467" LastEditDate="2015-09-16T14:30:39.163" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T14:30:39.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9346" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9766" CreationDate="2015-09-16T14:27:22.067" Score="5" ViewCount="5071" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have some short and tall traffic cones. Some of them are out of maintenance, and need to be repaired &amp;amp; cleaned. The two big questions are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How can I clean the traffic cones?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How can I repair the traffic cone's white bands?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ODHr3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ODHr3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;traffic cones&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, there are three types of traffic cones, from left to right as defined 1, 2, and 3. Number 1 is dirty; number 2 is both dirty and damaged; number 3 on the right is short and repaired temporarily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7wQZM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7wQZMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;dirty traffic cone&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can see the dirty cones contain oil, dust, etc. and need to be cleaned. Which product should I use without harming the plastic surface and it's colour?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dWZSp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dWZSpm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;repaired traffic cone&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To be clear, I bought a thin reflective band in order to surround the cone, but according to the geometric rules, if I use a rectangle sided band on a cone, I will face some material gaps that I don't want. Also, the problem is that bands are very expensive here in Turkey.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8211" LastEditorUserId="8211" LastEditDate="2015-10-22T18:52:34.693" LastActivityDate="2015-10-22T18:53:29.610" Title="How to repair and clean traffic cones?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9336" CreationDate="2015-09-16T16:38:32.370" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nurses always recommend to use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_peroxide&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;hydrogen peroxide&lt;/a&gt;. It works for white and colour clothes.&#xA;Here's an answer to similar question about &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/99&quot;&gt;How to clean blood from white clothes&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9479" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T18:29:46.463" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9348" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2015-09-16T17:29:31.393" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once the egg is boiled enough, pour a lot of cold water over it (about 30 seconds under the tap stream would do). Then grab the egg and gently smash it with a teaspoon all over around until it looks reasonably beaten up. Now place it on a flat surface and press gently with your opened palm; move your hand back and forth to roll the egg on the surface to crack the shell even more(about 10 seconds is enough). Now start peeling - I made the egg peel in one continuous piece using this method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9480" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T17:29:31.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9349" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9343" CreationDate="2015-09-16T18:09:41.163" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, you can if I am understanding. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putting Bleach in your washer is not the method. This will bleach the whole jeans and probably do it unevenly. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the method: &lt;a href=&quot;http://m.wikihow.com/Bleach-Jeans&quot;&gt;http://m.wikihow.com/Bleach-Jeans&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a 1 to 3 bleach solution and carefully apply in the pattern you want. Apply by spray bottle, sponges, or painting. Whichever you want and is better for the design. Tie off the areas you are not doing and wrap those in plastic wrap or bags. Not Neccesary, but I am very careful. Bleach cannot be undone. Wash the jeans after, but be sure to rinse the area with bleach to get most of it out before washing them so the whole jeans don't get bleached. Try doing at least 2 or 3 treatments, so you can go slow and do not try do in it all at once just in case you do much and ruin them. For the design your going for I would say at least 2 sessions and a sponge. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If misunderstood you and you want to lighten the whole jeans I would say:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mademan.com/mm/how-fade-jeans-home.html&quot;&gt;http://www.mademan.com/mm/how-fade-jeans-home.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put about a pint and a half in your washer and let that site for about 20 to 30 minutes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Start the washer again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can always do extra sessions. So to much can be much. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: Some say Bleach pen. But that can look really &quot;unnatural&quot;. I reserve that for lettering and bleaching emergencies :) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T18:09:41.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9350" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9352" CreationDate="2015-09-16T19:16:58.457" Score="2" ViewCount="3460" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some of us use microwave's for just one bowl. But I want to know if there's a life hack to add two bowls into a microwave at the same time? This would be great!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T21:36:03.177" Title="How to heat up two bowls in a microwave?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-09-16T23:24:42.163" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9351" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9350" CreationDate="2015-09-16T19:38:48.150" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could simply use a non-metallic rack to place the other bowl on top of the first one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do also note that heating two bowls, will take a little more than double the time of heating the one bowl, so it might not be worth the trouble. (Similar to heating the double amount, is a little more than the time used for the original amount)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regarding what to use as a rack, which is readily available in a home, it depends on size of bowls and size of microwave:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ideally, you buy a specific rack made for the purpose&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some microwave ovens comes with a lid to use over the food. This can, if you don't obstruct the air flow, be used as the rack&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could try balancing the other bowl on top of the other using chop sticks layed parallell on top of the first bowl&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could use skewer sticks stuck through plastic glasses, or somehow interconnected to build a proper frame/rack&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I've also seen a triple bowl arrangement used, where the first bowl is placed of center, the second empty bowl is turned upside down and placed next to the first bowl, and then the third bowl is placed on top of the second bowl and possibly the rim of the first bowl&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Similar to the previous where you have your first bowl placed of center, and then something which fits your rotating plate and has the same height as your bowl placed next to it, and then finally the second bowl placed on top of the non-metallic height adjustment thingy and the rim of the other bowl&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All these suggestions are based on bowls, where the content is below the rim of the bowl. As such, it can't be easily done with plates. With plates you need do get/build/... the rack so that the food doesn't touch the other plate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T19:38:48.150" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9352" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9350" CreationDate="2015-09-16T21:29:01.793" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LXFGv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LXFGvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Should do the trick. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image from Google Images / Reddit&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4320" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-16T21:36:03.177" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T21:36:03.177" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9336" CreationDate="2015-09-16T22:01:51.437" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have experience washing silk product and cleaning blood stains. I never take my clothing to dry cleaner, so I have plenty of experience washing delicate material such as silk and wool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The rule for washing off blood stains is to use cold(normal tap temperature) water. Warm water make the cell membrane of red blood cells to rupture, and making blood stain harder to be removed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually just hand wash silk products with cold water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As of detergent, normal detergent, or just hand soap works. If the stain is too stubborn, I would soak it for a while before washing the fabric. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it comes to actually washing and rubbing off the stain, you just need to put a bit more detergent on the blood stain, then gently rub different parts of the tie against each other to rub the stain off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you see the stain is getting rubbed off a little, then just repeat the process. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope this helps, if the stain refuse to go away, maybe consider some special blood stain removing treatment for silk or buy a new tie?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T22:01:51.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9354" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9340" CreationDate="2015-09-16T22:43:22.443" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had success doing this by jamming a very skinny nail or needle into the teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9483" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-09-16T23:21:40.177" LastActivityDate="2015-09-16T23:21:40.177" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-09-17T01:08:47.233" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a q-tip in the straw with water, the blow the q-tip out through the other side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9488" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-09-17T14:57:15.853" LastActivityDate="2015-09-17T14:57:15.853" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9356" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2015-09-17T02:08:36.750" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend soaking the offending tape in any of the following: (in order of weakest to strongest) methanol, isopropanol, acetone, or either xylene or toluene. Keep in mind that all of these give off rather nasty fumes, being strong solvents. Besides that, they should get your tape off rapidly, especially if you opt for xylene or toluene.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please keep in mind though, that any of these products is likely to strip the paint and/or varnish off anything you use them on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing you could try (though I can't guarantee it'll work) is to liberally paint turpentine on the aforementioned crusty tape. Again, it will probably strip your varnish off, but shouldn't damage the wood underneath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know someone mentioned solvents already, but these solvents are readily available in most countries (rather than the proprietary Goo Gone and Goof Off, which may or may not be available depending on where you live), with the notable exception of maybe Poland, seeing as even diethyl ether is regulated there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9489" LastActivityDate="2015-09-17T02:08:36.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9360" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-17T15:32:03.200" Score="4" ViewCount="975" Body="&lt;p&gt;For years I have had my ties hanging on an ordinary clothes hanger. However from time to time they either fall down, or is collated on the end and it's a mess. And they are hard to separate, get an overview and pick one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore I ask you for a hack in how to store ties in a better way with the following specifications:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;around 10-20 ties &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;keep them organised, and still be able to pick a single tie without disturbing the rest &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take a minimum of space &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(optional) possible to hang alongside shirts&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do note that I don't use ties very often, so I don't need the solution to be extremely accessible, and I'll survive using a little bit of time to get it back into the system. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T17:30:25.003" Title="Organising ties in closet" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9361" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9360" CreationDate="2015-09-17T16:03:38.283" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a &lt;strong&gt;tie rack&lt;/strong&gt; or make your own. The core concept is pretty simple: instead of hanging your ties on a line (like a clothes hanger), hang them in a grid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's an example of one that is commercially available:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kCGPn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kCGPnm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to buy one, &lt;em&gt;you are still in luck&lt;/em&gt;. As I said, the idea is pretty simple, and it's pretty easy to make your own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use any grid-like object you have lying around, whether it is a toaster oven rack or a section of chain-link fence or a wire storage grid square. I recommend the last one in particular. If you want to hang it with the rest of your clothes, you can tie or glue it to a hanger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w5CeS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w5CeS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-18T17:30:25.003" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T17:30:25.003" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9360" CreationDate="2015-09-17T18:27:09.180" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you've got drawer space, roll 'em up and store them as demonstrated here&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://effortlessgent.com/how-to-store-pocket-squares-ties-belts-cufflinks-accessories/&quot;&gt;https://effortlessgent.com/how-to-store-pocket-squares-ties-belts-cufflinks-accessories/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's a link within that link to a compartment separator to hold such things as rolled up ties, belts and the like, but Ikea sells those too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-09-17T18:27:09.180" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-09-17T19:57:44.803" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would put the straw in a container that would allow it to be completely submerged with water. Fill it up, then add a denture tablet or two. Wait. When it comes out, it should be clean and smell minty. Repeat as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also try submerging in a tub of white vinegar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9494" LastActivityDate="2015-09-17T19:57:44.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9365" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-17T20:18:42.460" Score="25" ViewCount="341233" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of pretty nice shoes that I love, except when I'm going to work!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have hard linoleum-style flooring in most places, and carpet only in the office area where I work. When I have to go to another area, my shoes squeak &lt;strong&gt;very loudly&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried &lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=242383&quot;&gt;other sources of information&lt;/a&gt; for this problem, but to no avail. The squeak is coming from the shoe to the ground; I tested this by taking my insoles out and walking, and the squeak was still there. My shoes are thoroughly dry, and there are no rocks or things stuck between the few lines it has on the bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The warranty period has passed, and I only started recently wearing them more than once a month.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I do to stop the squeaking, and annoying co-workers?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1527" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T16:24:20.570" Title="How to stop shoes from squeaking on hard floors?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9360" CreationDate="2015-09-17T22:01:33.833" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have always found it harder to hang up a tie on a rod in a closet than on a doorknob, or a simple wall hook. But I only own 3 or 4 ties. 5 to 10 wall hooks might take up a bit more space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I do put a tie on a closet rod, I loop it once (loose tie) to keep it in place so it does not fall... Much better than hanging loosely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4539" LastActivityDate="2015-09-17T22:01:33.833" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9367" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9365" CreationDate="2015-09-17T22:07:02.473" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I honestly have never had this problem. Ever. But if I did, I think the first thing I would try would to make the bottom of my shoe less slick(perfect). It seems to me that two slick surfaces squeak way more than one that is slick and one that is a little rougher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would think a cheap, FINE grained sandpaper for just a couple of seconds on the bottom of the shoe should do it. I would be careful not to take the whole sole of the shoe off, that would be sad. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4539" LastActivityDate="2015-09-17T22:07:02.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9368" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9365" CreationDate="2015-09-17T22:39:29.880" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When a shoe starts making squeaking noises, this is because two parts of the shoe are rubbing against each other and sticking, when they should be sliding smoothly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thus, lubricant of some form is called for. A quick Google search tells me that baby powder and WD-40 are both recommended for this job, though I'm sure plenty of other lubricants would work just fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, identify what part of the shoe the squeaking noises are coming from. Next, apply lubricant, work it in, and you're done. If it is underneath the sole of the shoe, make sure to lift up the sole before applying the lubricant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: Make sure to wipe any leftover lubricant off of the bottom of your shoe so your shoe doesn't lose any traction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastActivityDate="2015-09-17T22:39:29.880" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9371" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9365" CreationDate="2015-09-18T10:28:48.183" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;One option could be to add an extra layer of rubber on your soles. There exists &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=rubber+sole+spray&quot;&gt;rubber sole spray&lt;/a&gt; which are made for either fixing soles, giving better traction to soles, improve winter shoes, and so on. This extra layer would most likely remove the squeaking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just to verify that it is actually the outer soles which are squeaking, you could try adding duct tape to the bottom of the shoes, and see if that is a doable quick-fix. If it does fix it, look around for either a local shoe repair shop or go online and see if you can't find a suitable rubber sole spray. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;PS!&lt;/em&gt; Have you tried asking at your local shoe repair shop if they have any suggestions? Advice is often free, you know&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T10:28:48.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9372" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-18T10:54:46.617" Score="3" ViewCount="333" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many cases where we sleep more. Like losing control of time or our body or being sick, or pulling an allnighter etc..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When that happens we wake up feeling more exhausted, more sleepy, faint etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So  what is the best way to refreshen ourselves in such a situation? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2348" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T15:04:41.350" Title="How to refreshen when you sleep too much or sleep in the afternoon?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-09-18T17:50:19.920" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9373" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9380" CreationDate="2015-09-18T12:08:21.583" Score="15" ViewCount="11073" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every time I take off my pullover the t-shirt below it comes up too and that's not really good looking. Is there a way to avoid this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wwfgzm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wwfgzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8012" LastEditorUserId="8012" LastEditDate="2015-09-18T22:46:41.630" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T03:33:12.177" Title="How to only take off your pullover without the garment below it?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9373" CreationDate="2015-09-18T12:08:51.853" Score="10" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put your shirt into your pants&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take off your pullover&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull your shirt out of the pants&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If the shirt is still moving up put your shirt round about into your pants.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just a simple trick :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8012" LastEditorUserId="8012" LastEditDate="2015-09-18T13:14:56.770" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T13:14:56.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9373" CreationDate="2015-09-18T13:39:44.410" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take your arms out of the sleeves first. Then you can use your hands to keep your shirt on better. You can use one hand to keep it on and use one hand to take it off. Or you can push the shirt down or tuck it in and pull the pullover first. For these methods,  if you are wearing a long sleeved shirt you can grab your sleeves so they don't come off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tips: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have a size shirt that fits you. To tight can be the difference in your shirt coming off. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Loosen the shirt from your other shirt first before attempting to take it off. Sometimes the shirts can get stuck together and they come off together. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get someone to help you, if you think that it is going to be a really hard job. This may look weird, but you can always do it in a bathroom or away from the public. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="188" LastEditDate="2015-09-18T13:49:57.430" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T13:49:57.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9372" CreationDate="2015-09-18T14:51:40.560" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A common hack to this would be to drink coffee or another source of caffeine, then go back and take a 15 min nap. Wake up when your alarm hits 15 mins...humans sleep in 90 min cycles this is scientifically proven.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The goal here is, drink coffee, take a power nap, after 15 mins, your body starts reacting to the caffeine and in turn will boost your awareness. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T14:51:40.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9377" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-09-18T15:00:37.303" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to zip fasteners, including maintenance, repair and &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/clothing&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;clothing&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;clothing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/laundry&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;laundry&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;laundry&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-28T17:10:53.707" LastActivityDate="2020-09-28T17:10:53.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="9378" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-09-18T15:00:37.303" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to zip fasteners, including maintenance, repair and cleaning." OwnerUserId="8021" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-28T17:10:53.707" LastActivityDate="2020-09-28T17:10:53.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="9379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9372" CreationDate="2015-09-18T15:04:41.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This happens to me too! I love taking afternoon naps and sometimes, I wake up feeling extremely tired and more sleepy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I do is to drink a cup of water, then eat juicy or crispy fruit from the fridge, such as an apple, orange, or grapes. It take a bit time for my body to wake up. Sometimes if I feel like it, I would take a shower as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually eating fruit works for me. Hope this helps! :D &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T15:04:41.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9373" CreationDate="2015-09-18T15:58:08.350" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way to take off your pullover is to start lifting it at the hip, and then kind of rolling it over your head, and finally pull out your hands. This method does however require you turn the pullover inside out afterwards. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you lift it from the waist, instead of pulling it directly off from the top, any garment under usually stays put. You could tuck the t-shirt in your pants during the operation for extra protection, but most often it isn't necessary. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="108" LastEditDate="2015-09-22T13:17:52.540" LastActivityDate="2015-09-22T13:17:52.540" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1578" CreationDate="2015-09-18T19:23:15.660" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I presume you are wearing an undershirt under your dress shirt and, if so, then...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tuck your undershirt inside your underwear, then&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pull on your trousers or slacks or jeans, then&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tuck your dress shirt into your pants, button up, zip up and fasten your          belt.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was told this method by a tailor more than 30 years ago and it has kept me looking neat, and it should work for you as well.  Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9513" LastActivityDate="2015-09-18T19:23:15.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9383" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9373" CreationDate="2015-09-18T19:42:53.193" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, I lift up the sweater just below my chest area so my shirt is exposed. Then, I move over towards a table/ledge of some sort, pin the shirt between my body and the ledge, and pull off the rest of the sweater. &#xA;You can also, if for some reason there are no desks, tables, ledges, etc., lean against a wall and pin your shirt to it (curve your back or lean, if necessary).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Describing it makes it seem a lot harder than it is, but usually you can find a desk or something to do it on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9514" LastEditorUserId="9656" LastEditDate="2015-09-28T18:20:33.907" LastActivityDate="2015-09-28T18:20:33.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9387" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7600" CreationDate="2015-09-19T14:38:25.197" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;With your left hand, make a fist with your thumb inside. This somehow suppresses the gag reflex and allows the cleaning of the farthest molars or the tongue. Be cautious, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9529" LastActivityDate="2015-09-19T14:38:25.197" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9389" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-19T17:18:57.490" Score="6" ViewCount="6013" Body="&lt;p&gt;The red marked part of my Ethernet Cable is broken and the plug won't stay inside of the port, so is there a workaround for that problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; Buying a new cable is no workaround! :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lSyaA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lSyaAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;img1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8012" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-21T13:55:37.253" LastActivityDate="2017-11-01T09:43:24.373" Title="How to make an ethernet cable with a broken clip usable?" Tags="&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9391" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9389" CreationDate="2015-09-19T20:44:59.633" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You always have the option of using gaffa or duct tape to fasten it, and if you don't want to fasten it in the computer end then simply reverse the cable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't like using tape on the cable, reversing could still be an option as it might be less tension in the other end. You could also opt for using a tooth pick or similar to apply a little pressure within the contact. Do take care not to destroy the contact, as that will me a lot more costly rather than replacing the cable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-19T20:44:59.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9393" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9395" CreationDate="2015-09-20T09:51:13.223" Score="4" ViewCount="138" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm on a small holiday in a camping trailer, and amongst loads of other stuff I brought my iPad and a keyboard. But I &lt;em&gt;didn't bring a stand for my iPad&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you have a suggestion for a makeshift stand which would allow to me to easily watch the screen (vertically) whilst typing on my keyboard, which is sturdy enough to allow touching and navigating the touch screen? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do have quite a lot of utilities, stuff and tools available, so feel free to suggest any good stand options you'll have. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T13:53:44.270" Title="Makeshift stand for large tablet" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;camping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9394" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9397" CreationDate="2015-09-20T12:39:31.870" Score="4" ViewCount="18882" Body="&lt;p&gt;When washing my top mattress covers, or even if only taking them off and putting them back on, I always have trouble putting them back on without the (foam) mattress buckling inside, making bumps that are uncomfortable to sleep on. It seems like the mattress is slightly too big for the cover, so it should be slightly compressed inside the cover, but putting it on makes the compression uneven or it bends instead of compressing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any tricks to put these covers on while keeping the mattress smooth?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7137" LastActivityDate="2019-11-23T18:24:16.257" Title="How to put a mattress cover back on?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9395" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9393" CreationDate="2015-09-20T15:04:27.647" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;After first just leaning against a larger box, where the iPad kept slipping when touched,  I considering using a silicone heat brick so it shouldn't slip. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then I saw this picture frame just laying there, which when flipped around turned out to be almost of perfect width for my tablet. I then found a small box which when turned around fitted inside and gave a good angle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hlWdV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hlWdVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;iPad on back of frame leaning against a box&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So for now, until even better ideas arises, this my current stand. But please submit other suggestions as I'd would like to see other ideas (and don't want to accept my own answer :-)) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-21T13:53:44.270" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T13:53:44.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9396" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9393" CreationDate="2015-09-20T15:08:13.713" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a decently large log and a camping hatchet, you could notch the log on the side, then split it so you have a ledge to rest the tablet on and a back to support it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2015-09-20T15:08:13.713" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9397" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9394" CreationDate="2015-09-20T15:24:54.077" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two tricks which my family has been using when doing this.  Unfortunately it still requires some work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First of all you should stretch it directly after washing to regain some of the size it had before washing. Especially try stretching the width of the covers. Do avoid tumble dryers as they tend to shrink it even more. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Secondly, when inserting the mattress into the cover bend it halfway along the longest side before sliding it in. Then it is a matter of aligning the corners with each other. This does usually demand a little patience, time and fumbling. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find yourself way off, you might need to bend the mattress again a little too get leverage for moving the cover. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck (or rather &quot;Lykke til&quot;)! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-20T15:24:54.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9398" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-20T16:17:07.487" Score="15" ViewCount="7019" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to silently defecate in public toilets, without causing a loud splash/fart sound? Every time I'm on public toilets it's really hard to silently do my business.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8012" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-09-21T02:46:37.433" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T03:51:47.370" Title="How to avoid splash sounds in public toilets?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9399" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9398" CreationDate="2015-09-20T17:41:48.553" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Avoiding bodily sounds isn't possible, unless you fancy whistling or humming, but putting toilet paper in first will stop the water noises.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="4468" LastEditDate="2015-09-21T15:40:15.437" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T15:40:15.437" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9400" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9401" CreationDate="2015-09-20T20:58:29.010" Score="0" ViewCount="176" Body="&lt;p&gt;Where I live new drivers can't have any alcohol in their system while driving. So if you blow anything above 0 this is a fail. I have never taken a breathalyzer and have no clue how long alcohol takes to go through system. For example, if I had 1 beer at lunch and am driving somewhere at 8:00 PM that does seem a bit excessive. Is there anyway to know what your alcohol content is? Obviously I'm not trying to bypass drinking and driving laws, I'm trying to comply with them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-10-20T12:26:13.507" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T12:26:13.507" Title="Measuring alcohol in system" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-09-21T01:55:50.740" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9401" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9400" CreationDate="2015-09-20T21:23:47.210" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would say short of buying something which can check your breath you would have to work it out manually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you waited 6-8 hours after drinking a pint of ale or lager i would say it would be safe, but how quickly it leaves your system is different for everyone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The NHS published this below in regards to how long it takes to break down alcohol. You can read the full article &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/853.aspx?CategoryID=87&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;On average, it takes about one hour for your body to break down one unit of alcohol. However, this can vary, depending on:&#xA;  your weight&#xA;  whether you're male or female&#xA;  your age&#xA;  how quickly or slowly your body turns food into energy (your metabolism)&#xA;  how much food you have eaten&#xA;  the type and strength of the alcohol&#xA;  whether you're taking medication and, if so, what type&#xA;  It can also take longer if your liver isn't working normally&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At &lt;a href=&quot;http://respectyourself.org.uk/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-my-system/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Respect Yourself&lt;/a&gt; they roughly claim&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;under 8 units: number of units + 1 hour (2 pints lager = 6 units, so&#xA;  7 hours) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;8-11 units: number of units + 1.5 hours (3 large glasses of&#xA;  wine = 9 units, so 10.5 hours) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;12 units plus: number of units x 1.5&#xA;  (5 pints lager/glasses wine = 15 units, so 22.5 hours)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remeber, though, nothing is certain and the person testing you won't care that you waited x hours if you still have it in your system.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can read more on units of alcohol &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/alcohol/Pages/alcohol-units.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; but heres an image from the page. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mQsW2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mQsW2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;list of alcoholic drinks and their units&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can work out the units manually following the information from the NHS&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Using units is a simpler way of representing a drink's alcohol content – usually expressed by the standard measure ABV, which stands for alcohol by volume.&#xA;  ABV is a measure of the amount of pure alcohol as a percentage of the total volume of liquid in a drink.&#xA;  You can find the ABV on the labels of cans and bottles, sometimes written as &quot;vol&quot; or &quot;alcohol volume&quot; or you can ask bar staff about particular drinks.&#xA;  For example, wine that says &quot;12% ABV&quot; or &quot;alcohol volume 12%&quot; means that 12% of the volume of that drink is pure alcohol.&#xA;  You can work out how many units there are in any drink by multiplying the total volume of a drink (in ml) by its ABV (which is measured as a percentage) and dividing the result by 1,000.&#xA;  Strength (ABV) x volume (ml) ÷ 1,000 = units.&#xA;  For example, to work out the number of units in a pint (568ml) of strong lager (ABV 5.2%):&#xA;  5.2 (%) x 568 (ml) ÷ 1,000 = 2.95 units&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my personal experience i have had 1 beer, been breathalysed with in an hour, and shown up as no alcohol in my system.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="4468" LastEditDate="2015-09-20T21:32:09.663" LastActivityDate="2015-09-20T21:32:09.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9403" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9398" CreationDate="2015-09-21T03:57:00.470" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm going to take this in two parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I avoid farting noises?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This might sound weird, but there is a way to do this. Farts come out when the pressure builds up, then releases all at once. So do something to release it while it builds up. For me, taking a piece of toilet paper and pressing somewhere near the hole allows me to silently pass gas while on the toilet. But be careful...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I avoid splashing noises?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/9399/1269&quot;&gt;Terry suggested&lt;/a&gt;, you can put a couple pieces of toilet paper in first. This has the added benefit of reducing the jets of water that attack you from below. But there is another way that helps as well. If you don't center yourself directly over the deepest section of the bowl, there's less water to splash on. This means less noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, everyone still makes noises while on the toilet. Everyone knows this. Because of this, people are more forgiving about it. Additionally, you will always make some small sounds. But you are more likely to notice these than other people. When it comes down to it, just do your business and don't worry about making too much sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1269" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-06-27T22:05:16.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9405" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9398" CreationDate="2015-09-21T12:13:47.593" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use the toilet itself to mute the sounds by flushing when you feel gass is about to release, noone will hear it if you time it right.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also play music from your phone, or fake a call and just play music as your ringtone while you go, it will seem like someone called you, your not picking up, and covering up random sounds all in one shot&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastEditorUserId="9367" LastEditDate="2015-09-21T17:49:53.543" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T17:49:53.543" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6990" CreationDate="2015-09-21T12:36:52.823" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bringing Filtered water from home is a easy water source to clean, non salty water. (Alternatively, you can use the melted ice from the cooler)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will benefit with a towel to wipe yourself down and keep your body cleaner after leaving the beach. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many times, after swimming, the salt will actually add the feeling of 'sandy, dry, rubbery' to your body. By wiping down with a dedicated towel and some fresh water, you will feel much better afterwards!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T12:36:52.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9407" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6575" CreationDate="2015-09-21T12:38:54.507" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Either a lever or a pulley allow you to move something heavy with reduced effort.  My first thought would be to find a tree with a sturdy branch that you can sling a good quality rope over.  You can then use the pulley effect of the tree branch to lift the mower out of the trunk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T12:38:54.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9408" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6990" CreationDate="2015-09-21T13:57:28.783" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I guess there is not much that can be done for prevention. This is more about what to do to get off sand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hate sand in the car when our family of 5 goes to the beach. What works for us is this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you are done in the splashing in the wet sand and water, if there is time to play/chill on the drier sand areas for 10-15 mins (on a hot day), all we have to do is shake the dry sand off or dust it with a small towel just before entering the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I always carry 2 washed milk gallons filled with tap water when we go to the beach. Just wash the sand off to your hearts content and you can keep your car spotless. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(BTW, we also carry some empty trash bags to put on the seats to keep it dry if we are pretty wet.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T13:57:28.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6575" CreationDate="2015-09-21T14:58:59.653" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;An engine hoist would probably work well, and some of the home use ones disassemble/fold for transport and storage. However they are fairly large so this does depend on the type of car and lawn mower you have. (SUV vs compact car? and push vs rider mower?)  This is only cost effective if you already have a hoist or can borrow one because they are similar in price to a lawn mower. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other thought, have you tried borrowing a lawn mower from one of her neighbors? Return it with a full gas tank if you do!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastEditorUserId="8101" LastEditDate="2015-09-21T15:04:00.637" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T15:04:00.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9410" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2015-09-21T14:59:22.367" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using the above methods to remain safe. You can always use your wiper blades as a deterrent. Typically if someone is following very closely, it will spray onto their wind shield. Again, only use this method if you are alerting the driver, do not use this method to drive ANGER to the situation, just throw him off his feet for a minute so he realizes he is following closely. I do this all the time and people just move out of the way, no horns, no FU, just a quick pass and they are no longer tailgating me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-09-21T14:59:22.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9411" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7783" CreationDate="2015-09-21T21:48:32.553" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The guide for lost people&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You are moving (by foot, by car, by whatever) through the landscape&#xA;until, well, this area does not look right....where am I ? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;First and most important rule&lt;/strong&gt;: Do not panic. Stay where you&#xA; are and think. When did you lose the track ? What is the last&#xA; location which you definitely can locate ?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Second rule&lt;/strong&gt;: There is no &quot;direction sense&quot;. No, no even&#xA; natives like Inuit or Aborigines have it. Once you are blind,&#xA; you cannot locate directions. Make the following experiment:&#xA; Start in the middle of a football field, close your eyes and&#xA; &lt;em&gt;try to move out of the field by walking straight&lt;/em&gt;, a seeing partner&#xA; walks with you and tells you when you are out of it. Just try it.&#xA; &lt;em&gt;It does not work, you are not walking straight, it is even&#xA;  likely that you cannot leave the field at all&lt;/em&gt;.&#xA; Tricks like limping with the stronger leg do not work either, forget it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Third rule&lt;/strong&gt;: Do not leave the trail. No shortcuts, no &quot;I am sure it must be meters away&quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How do I find directions (north and south) ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I must admit that I find the idea of building an own compass not so hot. The problem is: Commercial compasses are calibrated against deviation (disturbances of the magnetic field), so your self-built compass could easily deceive you. Even good compasses can be deceived if you are in the vicinity of iron (iron ore). Another problem is that the compass has a magnetic declination, an angle between true north and magnetic north:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G9M9Q.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G9M9Q.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tips using indicators like moss on trees etc. are very uncertain indicators. Do not use them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Better is the sun and the stars: They cannot show the wrong direction. Find &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polaris&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Polaris&lt;/a&gt; to find north and the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crux&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Southern Cross&lt;/a&gt; to find south. If you have forgotten how both look: aim at a star at the horizon, it will normally move. The more it is goes exactly vertical up/down, the more it is near East or West, if it is going up, it is East, if it going down, it is West.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The method of ByteCommander with the watch is a thumb rule. It works because we defined noon as the time when the sun is at its highest point and in this case the sun is always exactly in the south/north. Because we have DST and time zones be aware that the local sun time can have a considerable difference (one or even two hours with DST) from your watch time ! The sun is moving around in 24 hours while the clock moves two times in 24 hours, so we need to half the angle between 12 o' clock and the hour hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;North and South could be also found exactly with the sun if you have time.  You need at least know at which hemisphere you are currently, north or south. Stick a stick into the ground and draw a circle around it. Mark where the shadow crosses when it lengthens and when it shortens. The exact middle&#xA;between those points and the origin of the stick marks south (northern hemisphere) or north (southern hemisphere) !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following tips assume that your GPS device is broken. It is&#xA;quite seldom, but people unlearn navigation if they are too&#xA;dependent on the device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I am in the wilderness, but I have a map.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Stay where you are and look for outstanding points (mountain peaks,&#xA;railroads, roads, rivers). If you have a compass and can measure&#xA;the direction, the better. You simply find out the direction for&#xA;the line of sight from your point for two outstanding points, their&#xA;crossing is your position. If you do not have a compass, mark the&#xA;positions of the points with something (needles would be ideal).&#xA;Hold the map steady and sight out &lt;em&gt;with one eye&lt;/em&gt; so that outstanding point&#xA;and map point are in a beeline. Mark the line of direction without&#xA;moving the map and move your eye so that the other point/map point&#xA;are in line. The crossing point is your current position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If possible, try to get as many points as possible. Maps could contain&#xA;errors, sometimes even deliberately to expose if someone makes a copy.&#xA;The map could be outdated. It could contain buildings which have been&#xA;demolished.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So with a map you need to make an effort to get lost. You may&#xA;walk unnecessary ways, but getting lost is pretty hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I do not have a map or there is limited visibility (sandstorm, fog, inside wood)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you have only limited vision, you are in trouble. If possible, it is&#xA;better to stay where you are if it is likely that the condition will&#xA;improve in time. If you see that something is up (The sight worsens,&#xA;a cloud is coming, it begins to rain or snow) try to locate yourself&#xA;if you are in unknown territority and prepare to rest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are in a blizzard, a whiteout or dense fog moving without&#xA;orientation is asking for suicide. No joking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that is not possible, you have some options if limited&#xA;visibility is available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Strategy 1&lt;/em&gt;: Follow a trail. It does not matter if it is a river,&#xA;a road, a railroad, a line of powerpoles, whatever. If it is made by&#xA;humans it will lead to humans. If you get to a crossing, choose the&#xA;path which is bigger or has the most visible activity. Follow the&#xA;footsteps. The &quot;direction sense&quot; of native people is simply the&#xA;ability to follow the own or other tracks back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A river is not made by humans, but humans need water, so towns and&#xA;cities are located on rivers. Follow the river downstream (In case&#xA;you are in a desert, follow upstream ! Rivers are likely to ooze away).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Strategy 2&lt;/em&gt;: Restore sight. If you are on flat ground (not mountains !!) and you have a trail available (remember rule 3 ?), get higher. You not only increase your sighting distance, sometimes you&#xA;are able to get out of the visibility limitation. Fog is most dense at&#xA;the ground. You can climb an outstanding tree to see out of the wood (careful). Moving higher on mountains is generally a bad idea, because&#xA;you are moving away from possible help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Strategy 3&lt;/em&gt;: Perk up your ears and eyes. Human activity is often noisy or visible. You have noise of machines, trains, road traffic. If you can locate noise or light, move to it (Faint lights is swamps are not such a great idea, see will-o'-the-wisp). Do not be surprised if they are absent when expected during fog or snow or in a wood, these circumstances can dampen noise strongly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following tips are for use inside cities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finding the city center (train station) in a big (European) city&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Move along the road. If you have a crossing, switch to the bigger road. If it is indicated that you are moving away from the center (less noisy, sign), revert direction. I do not know if it works for rectangle grid cities like in the USA, but it will work for most European cities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I know where I am but I lost my partner or my group.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Move to the last &lt;em&gt;safe&lt;/em&gt; location where you were together (In&#xA;case you were visiting an area with a high crime rate).&#xA;Make this the standard procedure for everyone so you can count&#xA;that everyone knows what to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The tricky one: Two or more people want to meet urgently but are&#xA;unable to communicate their meeting point or time.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Meet at the train station (if it is missing, the most important&#xA;point in the city) at either noon or midnight at the main entrance.&#xA;If the day is missing: Sunday. If the month is missing: February.&#xA;If the city is not known: The capital. The strategy is simple: Use&#xA;something which stands out as location or time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4476" LastEditorUserId="4476" LastEditDate="2015-09-24T09:34:38.800" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T09:34:38.800" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9389" CreationDate="2015-09-22T00:36:18.733" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure if this is considered buying a new cable: I would cut off the old plug and crimp on a new one.  The connectors are dirt cheap, but the crimping tool can be expensive, so you'll want to borrow one, if possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Amazon&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;code&gt;UbiGear Network Tool Kit&lt;/code&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B008UY5WL0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yGDd3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastEditorUserId="7396" LastEditDate="2015-10-04T01:04:22.770" LastActivityDate="2015-10-04T01:04:22.770" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9413" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9573" CreationDate="2015-09-22T01:04:33.963" Score="11" ViewCount="6905" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&amp;amp;site=&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=camelbak&amp;amp;oq=camelbak&quot;&gt;Camelbak&lt;/a&gt; is an useful piece of equipment for long outdoor hikes, cycling trips, and camping trips. It stores water in a pouch, with a tube to drink out of.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But that's my problem: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After I'm done using it, how can I dry out the tube and pouch quickly and well, so that it doesn't mold (or get gross!)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9561" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T19:11:54.140" Title="How to quickly dry out a Camelbak?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;camping&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6575" CreationDate="2015-09-22T04:38:30.723" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a box or crate (something that's about 1x1 ft at least) which is made of wood or other sturdy material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place the box next to the rear bumper of your car. Use the handle of the lawnmower to tilt the mower forward, so that the rear wheels are off the ground but front are still on the ground, and slide the box edge beneath the rear wheels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stabilizing the box with your foot (best if the box is on its side and your foot is in the open side), pull back on the handle to lever the front wheels up higher, and swivel the mower on the box to get the front mower wheels over the lip of the trunk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Walk the front wheels of the mower into the trunk. Place the box in the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reverse the procedure when you get to your grammy's house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method has you exerting a maximum of half the force required to lift the whole mower. Hopefully this is manageable for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9563" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-09-22T16:28:49.600" LastActivityDate="2015-09-22T16:28:49.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2015-09-22T09:46:33.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had good experience with vinegar (&quot;Essig Essenz&quot; in german), a natural product from the supermarket, which helped removing even the baddest stickers and such. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9565" LastActivityDate="2015-09-22T09:46:33.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9416" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2015-09-22T10:23:00.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use paint thinner to remove the glue, but be careful, it may harm the surface, so try it on a hidden spot on the furniture first before removing the glue&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9567" LastActivityDate="2015-09-22T10:23:00.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9417" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9398" CreationDate="2015-09-22T10:23:42.517" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use dog bags? Although the sound might be disconcerting it won't be familiar and therefore recognisable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2669" LastActivityDate="2015-09-22T10:23:42.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9418" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6990" CreationDate="2015-09-22T13:44:34.760" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, you need to establish what particular problem you are trying to solve. Do you dislike the feel on sand on you while you're at the beach? Or is the issue more that you end up sandy on your way home? Do you get sand all over you, or just the soles of your feet? Here are my tips, pick and choose among them:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;bring a blanket, or better still a bamboo-slat mat. These enable you to sit on the beach without sitting in sand. A towel is generally a poor substitute since it gets damp and you need it for drying off&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;pick your location carefully. Are a lot of people running by? Playing some throwing-and-catching game? Interacting with sand (eg children who like to throw it?) Especially on a windy day, this will mean sand on you. Choose a more out-of-the-way location&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when you are wet, don't run and kick up a lot of sand. Walk slowly. This way you'll have sand on the bottom of your feet, but not everywhere. This may mean bringing your towel to the water's edge so that you can dry off sooner rather than later&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;bring some baby powder but do not try to use it to &lt;strong&gt;prevent&lt;/strong&gt; sand. It is a way to &lt;strong&gt;remove&lt;/strong&gt; sand just before you leave. Hold your breath if you're worried about your lungs. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;bring a small tub, just big enough for your feet. When you're ready to go, fill it (salt water is fine, no need to bring your own fresh water,) and dip each foot in one at a time. Dry your foot as soon as it's rinsed and put on a shoe. Dump the water out when every foot is rinsed, and bring the tub home again. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;look to see if your beach has a shower; many do. These are as effective on sand as they are on salt. You may still need to rinse your feet of sand gained as you walk back from the shower&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2015-09-22T13:44:34.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9419" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5786" CreationDate="2015-09-22T14:45:45.417" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an electric stove, set it on high, wait for it to glow red, touch a Q-tip to it, wait for it to ignite, use to light your candle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9572" LastActivityDate="2015-09-22T14:45:45.417" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9421" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-22T18:21:44.520" Score="7" ViewCount="2446" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just bought cheap sunglasses abroad but back home I realize temples aren't aligned. I'm scared of breaking them if I try to bend one of the temples. Any suggestion?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mHePM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mHePMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Sunglasses with misaligned arms&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dzac0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dzac0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Sunglasses with misaligned arms&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BSu9r.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BSu9rm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Sunglasses with misaligned arms&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q6VGx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q6VGxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Sunglasses with misaligned arms&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VAjlb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VAjlbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Sunglasses with misaligned arms&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9476" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-12-21T12:56:42.427" LastActivityDate="2017-12-25T11:10:29.660" Title="How to correct misaligned sunglasses temples?" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9422" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6575" CreationDate="2015-09-22T22:06:54.340" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easiest (and quickest) way (Grammy's waiting) is to back up to a curb, then use a box, half the height of the trunk and a small, flat piece of wood (Ply, 2 ft. by 2 ft.).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply back up to the curb, then place the box on the floor and use it like a large step. If needed, place the wood like a ramp, but with the top overlapping the top of the box. Tilt the mower back and push forward so the front wheels either go on top of the box, or the top of the plywood. Then, while pushing forward, see-saw the mower onto the top of the box. You can use the same process to get the mower up another level into the trunk. This process will take little effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9577" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-09-22T23:28:47.393" LastActivityDate="2015-09-22T23:28:47.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9373" CreationDate="2015-09-22T22:22:17.973" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is how I always take my sweater off without pulling my shirt up:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pull arms from sleeves so they are inside. Then place fingertips below chin with palms facing in. Then lift sweater over head, while forearms and elbows push out from around waist, so shirt doesn't come up. Sweater ends up in front of you with your arms inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9577" LastEditorUserId="9577" LastEditDate="2015-09-27T01:53:23.157" LastActivityDate="2015-09-27T01:53:23.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9421" CreationDate="2015-09-23T05:59:49.897" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I was a kid my stepfather (blind as a bat and very particular about his glasses frames) would gently heat them by holding over the stove, then gently bend them into desired shape. It was always very effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9582" LastActivityDate="2015-09-23T05:59:49.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9429" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2015-09-23T08:45:53.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The plunger certainly is the best, just gross.  I attached a long handle to one using a piece of PVC pipe and rivets. Makes it much less gross. Then clean in a bucket with dilute bleach&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9587" LastActivityDate="2015-09-23T08:45:53.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9430" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9432" CreationDate="2015-09-23T08:54:49.073" Score="2" ViewCount="156" Body="&lt;p&gt;I walk daily to my office in hot sunshine. The distance is about 2.5 KM's. We do not have formal wear so I prefer wearing Sandals as I am too lazy to wear shoes daily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, the problem is, on the exposed parts of my feet, I am having a dark tanning. What can cure this? And do any one have any hacks for this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9588" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T16:33:07.243" Title="Protecting Feet From Tanning" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9431" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-23T09:50:13.843" Score="6" ViewCount="1022" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bones, also called &lt;em&gt;collar stays&lt;/em&gt;, are those tiny little things that go in the collars of men's dress shirts. They are super easy to lose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What quick and dirty alternatives are there for when you are in a rush and just can't find what you are looking for?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5412" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-09-24T17:52:16.917" LastActivityDate="2015-09-27T20:21:40.070" Title="Alternatives for when you just can't find your bones?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9430" CreationDate="2015-09-23T12:09:55.723" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try wearing sunblock on your feet. You probably don't need a very high SPF since you aren't in the sun all day, but high SPF is a good idea for long term skin health.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2015-09-23T12:09:55.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9431" CreationDate="2015-09-23T12:21:52.903" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Preferred method : Paperclip&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Secondary Method as backup (old plastic gift card or expired credit card cut up in shapes of 'bones'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-09-23T12:21:52.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9421" CreationDate="2015-09-23T12:28:02.873" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can mimic the method they use at eye glasses stores buy using a hair blower/dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the Dryer on LOW heat, and take your time, slowly bending it into your preferred shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The key to this is to do it very slowly to prevent breaking them (cheap or expensive, they run the risk of breaking when you mold them if you don't take your time, so take your time please)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-09-23T12:28:02.873" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9430" CreationDate="2015-09-23T12:36:28.023" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You do not have many options. I would look into a more relaxed footwear like Toms shows or some type of slip on without being a thong style sandal. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, if you only have thong sandals and want protection, as ErinGoBragh mentioned, you would want to wear sunblock (store bought, or natural)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sesame oil resists 30% of UV rays, whereas coconut, peanut, olive, and cottonseed oils block out about 20% &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find a balance and good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-09-23T12:36:28.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9436" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9430" CreationDate="2015-09-23T13:59:24.503" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could wear gaiters. They are rather common at some folks:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.de/search?q=dagobert%20duck&amp;amp;rlz=1C1ZMDB_deDE555DE555&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;biw=1438&amp;amp;bih=968&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIrs-D26eNyAIVhdKACh3EagxN&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Guy wearing gaiters&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2737" LastActivityDate="2015-09-23T13:59:24.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9438" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9439" CreationDate="2015-09-23T18:48:44.707" Score="1" ViewCount="971" Body="&lt;p&gt;What else can be used as a substitute to an egg? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Example&lt;/strong&gt;: If I was going to bake a cake and one of the ingredients is to use 1 egg, what can be used if I don't have any eggs?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2015-09-24T00:32:29.737" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T00:32:29.737" Title="Alternative to using an egg" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;eggs&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-09-24T18:15:28.800" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9438" CreationDate="2015-09-23T19:21:24.277" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finely ground flax&lt;/strong&gt; makes an excellent binder; however, it has a nutty flavor that's best reserved for whole-grain baked goods and pancakes/Cakes(in your case).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Baking Soda and Vinegar&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;This is a decent egg substitute for fluffier baked goods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hold onto your pants for this one,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BANANAS&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Different sources recommend anywhere from 1/2 to 1 mashed banana as a replacement for 1 egg.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-09-23T19:21:24.277" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9441" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-24T10:07:05.650" Score="6" ViewCount="21812" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've noticed that when gel air fresheners dry out there is still a fair amount of aroma in the now solidified block if you smell it close up. I assume that they work by carrying that aroma when the liquid in the gel evapourates. I tried adding warm water to a dried out one and whilst the water took on the colour, the block itself didn't seem to soften. Is there a way to reactivate a dried up air-freshener block?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note, this is a very specific question and I am not asking for alternative ways to make a room smell nice, like making pot pourri etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2018-08-19T12:41:47.473" Title="Rehydrate gel air-freshener" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9431" CreationDate="2015-09-24T10:30:06.743" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've never owned a shirt that requires an additional item added to the collar, but just feeling my own collar, I can tell that it has little pointy plastic things sewn into the collar. If you have an old shirt you no longer want, perhaps you could cut these things out of the collar and use them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T10:30:06.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3937" CreationDate="2015-09-24T12:26:22.333" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever you are hiking collect the bark of &lt;em&gt;fallen&lt;/em&gt; birch trees (Please leave the living trees alone!). It's white, looks like paper and burns really well. I had a bag of it in my backpack when I was a camp counselor because my boss had a rule that you could only burn wood you found.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T12:26:22.333" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9444" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9430" CreationDate="2015-09-24T16:33:07.243" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although not very stylish, you could wear socks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something like this wouldn't be very noticeable and would stop the tanning.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e0Y2Y.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e0Y2Y.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6487" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T16:33:07.243" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9445" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9448" CreationDate="2015-09-24T18:06:15.510" Score="0" ViewCount="87" Body="&lt;p&gt;For avoidance of false accusation, this would be a nice tool. Even if there will be some extra privacy issues which were not applied to drive recorder but applied to the human version of it, I think one can overcome them with some modifications. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By &quot;human version&quot; I mean that a human can wear a tiny recorder 24 hours a day, whether he's in a car or not. I'm not sure whether this sort of product was commercialized yet, although some people proposed that police should wear it during his duty, so that police shooting to innocent citizens will not happen. If the access to the recorder is possible only when it is needed in the court, I suppose this will clear privacy issues. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9603" LastEditorUserId="9603" LastEditDate="2015-09-24T21:17:37.947" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T21:17:37.947" Title="Is there a human version of event data recorder?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-09-24T22:46:41.363" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9448" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9445" CreationDate="2015-09-24T20:58:21.190" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;AutoGuard Dash Cam - Blackbox&quot; Sounds perfect for you, if i am understanding you correctly, you are using a lot of terminology i don't really get, but it isn't really a life hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Your smart phone can be clever as you with AutoGuard, the best&#xA;  Blackbox application, will give you wonderful experiences. Key&#xA;  Features&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Pro) Background recording: Multitasking with other apps (like    navigation)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Upload videos on YouTube.com with captions for location and time       information&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Capture photos at important situation automatically&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Show the video and map information on one screen&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Automatically starts video recording when put into car dock or       connect with bluetooth devices&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Records driving video, speed, GPS, and nearest address&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Supports high resolutions (1080p, 720p)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Traces path driven on 3D Google maps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Snapshot (supports auto focus, flash &amp;amp; gallery)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Send recorded information via E-mail&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hovans.autoguard&amp;amp;hl=en_GB&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="4468" LastEditDate="2015-09-24T21:10:14.240" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T21:10:14.240" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9449" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9591" CreationDate="2015-09-24T21:41:38.073" Score="0" ViewCount="104" Body="&lt;p&gt;I purchased a selfie stick for my girlfriend as she is always trying to get the best angle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to me being cheap i bought one for a few pounds, but the telescopic arm is very stiff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can i make the telescope easier to extend, but without making it easily twisted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uGvj0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uGvj0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Selfie Stick&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-25T13:32:22.687" LastActivityDate="2015-10-10T22:34:26.210" Title="Stiff Telescopic Arm" Tags="&lt;photography&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9389" CreationDate="2015-09-24T21:45:37.247" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the past I've just folded a bit of paper --- enough to provide a bit of tension when the plug goes in.  Doesn't take much to wedge something on the non-contact side to keep it firmly implanted and is good in an emergency. Of course if you want a permanent fix, a new cable or terminal end as suggested above would be the way to go.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T21:45:37.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9451" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9452" CreationDate="2015-09-24T23:09:33.557" Score="2" ViewCount="428" Body="&lt;p&gt;I work on my computer at home as a freelancer and my hands are often so cold I have to put them under me thighs 50 times a day to warm them up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are some kind of winter indoor gloves, or some other trick to deal with that problem that I didn't think of yet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9476" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T23:22:13.313" Title="How to deal with cold hands at home" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-09-24T23:48:30.910" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9452" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9451" CreationDate="2015-09-24T23:22:13.313" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Those gloves with the fingertips cut out might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lPlPU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lPlPU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also directional heaters. The beam of warmth may be focused enough that you could just aim at your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZmBjI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZmBjI.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-09-24T23:22:13.313" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9453" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9413" CreationDate="2015-09-25T00:25:07.507" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since there are narrow spaces at edges, it may not be practical to completely dry it. However, if you rinse with dilute chlorine bleach or water with a treatment tablet, and then pour and squeeze out as much as possible, there should be enough residual chlorine to prevent algae or fungus growth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-09-25T00:25:07.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9454" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9413" CreationDate="2015-09-25T04:00:26.757" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would follow the instructions here, under Product care. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shop.camelbak.com/reservoir-dryer/d/1125_c_326_cl_924&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://shop.camelbak.com/reservoir-dryer/d/1125_c_326_cl_924&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, buy one of those things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't actually own or use a camelback. I just used the internet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9494" LastActivityDate="2015-09-25T04:00:26.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9455" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9413" CreationDate="2015-09-25T04:50:30.383" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What i do is flip it upside down(where the water hole is facing downward) and stick a couple napkins inside overnight and it usually does the job. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9608" LastActivityDate="2015-09-25T04:50:30.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9457" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6575" CreationDate="2015-09-25T18:57:07.687" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;When moving a cement mixer recently I used a small trailer, and self built ramp. The ramp consisted of two lengths of wood, 2&quot;x4&quot; (48 mm x 198 mm) and 5 ft (150 cm) length. Here is an image of how you could make the ramp:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z7fEZ.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z7fEZm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Two lengths of wood from the curb into the trunk of a car&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trick to using lenghts of wood for a ramp, is to make sure that they doesn't break nor slip. Proper dimensioned planks ensure no breaking, but do take care when using the ramp. And here are some ideas to reduce the risk of slipping:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A&lt;/strong&gt;: Make a lip at the end of the wooden planks which goes down into the trunk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;B&lt;/strong&gt;: Let the end of the planks stop against the curb, if possible&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;C&lt;/strong&gt;: In a pinch, you could temporarily take out two car mats, place one over the trunk edge to protect the trunk edge, and put another under the end of plank to increase the friction&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When utilising the ramp, push the lawn mover unto the bottom part first and wiggle it a little to make sure the ramp is stable. Now simply push it into the car, possibly shifting grips to the lower end of the lawn mover handles when halfway up the ramp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let it gently go down into the trunk on the front wheels, and fasten it securely. Remember to pick up the planks, and stick into truck before driving off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-25T18:57:07.687" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9460" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9463" CreationDate="2015-09-26T02:33:39.547" Score="4" ViewCount="4204" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know there is some super hi tech luminescent stuff. That's what I'd like to use. Barring that, what other stuff could I use? I don't want some cheap glow in the dark paint. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7905" LastActivityDate="2020-01-20T14:34:12.503" Title="I have a regular analog clock. I want the hands to glow. Stickers? Paint?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9461" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-26T03:45:57.147" Score="0" ViewCount="194" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6289/how-do-you-stay-productive-during-the-afternoon-energy-slump/6292#6292&quot;&gt;This question&lt;/a&gt; specifically ask about the afternoon energy slump, I am curious on what things can I do in order to waken myself up without causing much distraction to other employees in my office? There are times that I really feel sleepy specially during working hours even though I have enough sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Right now I'm limited on taking coffee and standing while programming are there anything else that I can do to waken myself?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T12:25:44.520" Title="How to waken myself when sleepy without causing much distraction to other employees?" Tags="&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="7" ClosedDate="2015-09-26T14:42:59.997" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9461" CreationDate="2015-09-26T04:25:00.383" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wet your (clean) fingers and rub/splash some water in your eyes.  It doesn't last very long but it might help waken you up for a few minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Longer term, consider what you're eating for breakfast, lunch, and other snacks, and what exercise you're getting. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2015-09-26T04:25:00.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9460" CreationDate="2015-09-27T04:00:42.660" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminous_paint#Phosphorescent_paint&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Phosphorescent paint&lt;/a&gt; can only store enough energy for a few hours. To last longer, a source of energy is needed. Years ago, &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radium_Girls&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;before the dangers of radiation were realized&lt;/a&gt;, radium or other radioactive material (e.g. tritium in a sealed container) was used to power &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminous_paint#Radioluminescent_paint&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;radioluminescent paint&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A more practical design, today, would be to use a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/category/340075/leds/ultraviolet/1.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;UV LED&lt;/a&gt; or small argon glow lamp (AR-2 or the &lt;a href=&quot;http://atomicemporium.com/pages/argon.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;starter&quot; for a fluorescent light&lt;/a&gt;) to excite he luminous paint. This would also give you control of the brightness by changing the series dropping resistors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-09-27T04:00:42.660" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9465" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9474" CreationDate="2015-09-27T07:36:27.660" Score="10" ViewCount="4614" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am looking for a simple way to significantly reduce the amount of dust in an appartment without fan or filter. Methods I have thought of:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place a bowl of water on the radiator and put a drop of detergent in the water.  This should increase humidity and catch dust&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place duct tape or a roll of tape (the stuff that is used to remove dust off clothes) on a radiator. As air circulates around the radiator the tape should catch a lot of dust&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place a sticky-fly-trap near a radiator (this kind: &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B004ANTUBI&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B004ANTUBI&lt;/a&gt; (in German))&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But after some days of testing all of these methods don't produce any visible result (no dust sticking on them). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What do you think of these methods, do you have better ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9647" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-09-27T12:27:51.570" LastActivityDate="2017-03-27T09:38:35.453" Title="How to reduce Dust in an appartment - use sticky tape?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9466" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-27T12:43:24.277" Score="1" ViewCount="129" Body="&lt;p&gt;My shoe laces generally untie on their own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only way I found is to tie them twice, but that makes it difficult to untie.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tell an easier way to prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9384" LastActivityDate="2015-09-27T13:35:30.930" Title="How to prevent laces from untieing?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-09-28T00:14:45.223" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9467" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9465" CreationDate="2015-09-27T13:32:28.180" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep the windows closed, don't own any animals, leave your shoes outside the front door, live alone, don't eat anywhere but at a table, get dressed and undressed outside the house. Most of that is not really possible, of course, but around 60% of the dust in a home comes through open windows. You might be interested in reading the link below, but essentially, dust is always with us, and the only real way to reduce or deal with it is to either buy an air filter machine or to make sure you dust regularly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1966870,00.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1966870,00.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-09-27T13:32:28.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9468" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9466" CreationDate="2015-09-27T13:35:30.930" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my experience, rolled shoe laces (the round ones) frequently undo themselves, and I've never found a way to stop them doing it, no matter how hard I tried, but flat fabric (not leather) shoe laces don't. Not a hack, but maybe buy some more shoe laces if yours are the round ones?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-09-27T13:35:30.930" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9431" CreationDate="2015-09-27T20:21:40.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;regular, wooden coffee stirrers are my favourite.  Easy to snap to the right length, so no cutting and they come free with your morning Java!&#xA;If you find a cafe that provides the 'premium' thick wooden stirrers, then it's worth sanding off the edges and keeping a reusable set.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just can't find the plain, stamped out brass ones I used to be able to get for a pound!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9654" LastActivityDate="2015-09-27T20:21:40.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9470" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9471" CreationDate="2015-09-27T21:26:13.350" Score="11" ViewCount="17272" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm renting a room and the floor is not very even. I plan on wedging some cardboard/cloth/felt sticky pads beneath some surfaces (such as my chair and bed).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first step is to test in which direction the object is lowest. I don't own a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/Levels/b?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;node=553256&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;level&lt;/a&gt;. I've heard of putting a marble on the surface and seeing which direction it rolls, but I don't have any marbles either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;UPDATE: I was about to say I didn't have any wood, but there's some houses being built close to me and the workers said I could take a plank.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="4762" LastEditDate="2015-09-28T19:14:08.370" LastActivityDate="2015-09-29T17:41:34.230" Title="How to tell if surface is level" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9470" CreationDate="2015-09-28T00:54:54.277" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'll give you two options for making a level of your own. Both are based on the simple fact that water is level, and will keep being level even going through a hose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Level based on glass of water&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most rudimentary level you can have is a single container of water, and just watch the level of the water. This can be a glass bowl, or as simple as a single glass. If you combine this with a straight piece of wood, you have a rudimentary level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dbWjb.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dbWjbm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Glass of water on top of plank&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This can give you an accuracy of centimeters or parts of an inch, if used carefully. And the combination of a 3' / 1m piece of wood and glass, can be used together to measure if different furniture are reasonably level. You could even use the water glass / glass bowl directly on the furniture to verify that it is reasonably level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Added:&lt;/strong&gt; A variation of this, requiring a little balance act, is to use two glasses one at each end of the plank. And then you can visually align this to get a sense on how unlevel it is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Level based on bottles and a hose&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A much better level requires a little more equipment: two clear bottles, a hose and some tape to join it all together. The base setup is like in the image below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6oPHj.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6oPHjm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Two bottles connected through a hose with water&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make this you cut off the bottom of the two bottles, and join them to the hose using tape. Fill up from one end until you have water appearing in both of the bottles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This arrangement will have the water stabilising at the same level. If you have a few friends helping you, you can measure distance from the water level to your floor and decide what is level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option using this level is to use it close to the wall, and mark on the wall (i.e. using tape which can be removed afterwards) where it is level, and then measure out the floor at different points.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you could use a tripod and fasten one bottle, measure the distance down to the floor, and then move the other bottle around and measure the difference of distance to the floor on different locations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Added: Extended usage example&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First of as Zaaikort indicates, you can also use a (semi-)transparent hose without the bottles as the level. In my experience though, it is a little easier with the bottles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to 'calibrate' the system is that you attach one bottle (or that hose end) to a chair (or stick) and make a mark on the bottle at the water level. Hold the other bottle next to it and make the mark at the other bottle as well. Make a note of the length down to the floor from the water level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you now move the loose bottle around in the room, you can measure the distance from the water level and down to the floor. If it is not the same as the original distance (from the chair/stick) to the floor, you are not level and you can subtract the two values to see how much it is off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-09-28T19:47:32.133" LastActivityDate="2015-09-28T19:47:32.133" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9465" CreationDate="2015-09-28T02:30:04.520" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The sticky tape idea might work with a little more surface area on the sticky part and then add some sort of air moving device such as fans to move the air in your room or circulate the air in you're room by the sticky surface that way you would be running more air that contains dust by the surface that would collect it. Strangely enough I've heard that a very large percentage of our household dust comes from the dead skin exfoliating from our own bodies therefore it would make sense that if you moisturize your skin more often you might prevent that problem from happening so badly. Keep me posted on what worked and what did not work. I must add that any of those methods would pale by comparison to an air filtration system designed for this sort of thing of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9655" LastActivityDate="2015-09-28T02:30:04.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9474" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9465" CreationDate="2015-09-28T13:45:35.610" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Where is your dust coming from? If it is coming from open windows, or outside, you might be out of luck. But if it is coming from normal household sources, then your best way to remove dust might just be the vacuum and the wash machine. Most dust in your home's air will come from carpets, couches, blankets, clothing etc. You can see this in your dryer &quot;lint&quot; trap. So, regularly vacuuming and cleaning carpets and couches likely have the biggest impact on dust in the air. Regularly cleaning blankets, sheets, couch covers, rugs, etc. will also help a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for cleaning the dust from the air, you are seeing the results I would expect from sticky paper and extra humidity. Those things may get some small amount of dust, but they won't get enough to notice. Hepa filters, or electrostatic air cleaners may help, but you don't want to use them, and I don't blame you. They are expensive to run. I do believe that a vacuum would probably reduce air dust more than an air filter anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4539" LastActivityDate="2015-09-28T13:45:35.610" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9475" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9470" CreationDate="2015-09-28T17:07:23.580" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Marbles are just one option. You can roll a basketball, soccer ball, racquetball, one of those 50-cent bouncy balls kids get from a vending machine, or any other ball. I recommend giving it a tap to start it rolling, and see which way it heads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use anything cylindrical that can roll. In elementary school I would roll a pencil one direction on my desk, and it would roll back the other way, so I knew it wasn't level. You can do that with a drinking glass that's shaped like a cylinder, rolling it different directions to find out if it stops and rolls back the other way. For example, roll it forward, then retrieve it. Staying in the same spot, turn a little to your right and roll the glass forward again. Repeat this until you've made a complete circle. If it rolls back to you at some point(s), it means the direction you're rolling it is higher than the spot you're rolling it from.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-09-28T17:07:23.580" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9476" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7508" CreationDate="2015-09-28T20:37:07.910" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this question is pretty old, but we used to have a ton of fruit flies in our house, and this year we had NONE. Our fruit of choice is peaches, and we usually buy too many to put in the fridge. What I did is fill my sink with cold water, add 1/4 cup of white, distilled vinegar and soak the peaches for 5 min. Then you just put them on a towel on the counter, and no fruit flies. Very easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4539" LastActivityDate="2015-09-28T20:37:07.910" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9477" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-09-28T20:47:34.277" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My girlfriend left our sliding glass door open last week and we got so many flies in our bedroom it was crazy. I just took a bowl, put warm water and a table spoon of molasses and a squirt of dish soap in it. The next morning I had caught almost every fly. No work at all on my part. One note, you can use honey instead of molasses, but with the molasses the liquid is black, and you can't see all of the dead flies until you pour them out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For those of you that are curious, the sugar attracts the flies to the water, and from what I understand the dish soap makes it so the flies can't land on the surface of the water, then fly away. They &quot;fall in&quot; and drown. (poor little guys).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4539" LastActivityDate="2015-09-28T20:47:34.277" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9478" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-09-29T00:04:13.143" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used these non-salt guns in my younger days.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0001UZUW2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Paul-100-75-Flyshooter-Original/dp/B0001UZUW2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and recently ordered more for the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The salt guns are nice, but they leave salt everywhere, I assume.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1847" LastEditorUserId="1847" LastEditDate="2015-09-29T16:24:58.637" LastActivityDate="2015-09-29T16:24:58.637" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9481" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9482" CreationDate="2015-09-29T15:14:58.273" Score="4" ViewCount="8141" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a super glue stain on the front windshield of my car, what is the best way to remove it without scratching the windshield?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9680" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-09-29T16:19:04.530" LastActivityDate="2015-10-02T12:09:26.877" Title="Remove super glue stain from windshield" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9482" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9481" CreationDate="2015-09-29T15:57:28.903" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You'll need some acetone (or your girlfriend/wife's liquid nail polish remover). Apply liberally, and then you just have to work at it to get it off and that's the part that might be difficult if you're trying not to scratch the glass. I'd try with a fingernail I think, given that's the least likely to cause scratching. Link below gives specific instructions, follow the ones listed under tables, floors, counters etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.supergluecorp.com/?q=removingsuperglue.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.supergluecorp.com/?q=removingsuperglue.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-09-29T15:57:28.903" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9483" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9470" CreationDate="2015-09-29T17:41:34.230" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are numerous smart phone apps that turn your smart phone into a level. Many are very accurate and free. If you have a smart phone, search the app store for 'level' or 'bubble level'.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9681" LastActivityDate="2015-09-29T17:41:34.230" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9484" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9485" CreationDate="2015-09-29T22:46:14.097" Score="21" ViewCount="185285" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't want to invest in a leather hole punch, so how could I add an extra hole (or some other solution)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7899" LastEditorUserId="7500" LastEditDate="2015-11-04T14:32:15.883" LastActivityDate="2017-09-19T17:22:01.037" Title="Adding a belt hole without a leather punch" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9485" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9484" CreationDate="2015-09-29T23:19:30.683" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a power drill with a small drill bit the size of the hole you want.  Put a piece of scrap wood under the belt first. After the drill bit penetrates the belt, move the drill up and down to clear out the chaff from the edges of the hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(if you don't own a drill, you could go to your local home depot - they often have test drills...be discrete....or...somewhere near you a neighbor probably has one)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9683" LastActivityDate="2015-09-29T23:19:30.683" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9486" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9484" CreationDate="2015-09-30T00:46:15.590" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Careful usage of a sharp pointed knife can easily cut you another hole in your leather belt. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mark out where you want the new hole, and put the knife at the marker and rotate gently. Soon you'll have your extra hole. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In fact most thingies with a sharp point can be used if you are in a real pinch. I.e. one end of scissors, kitchen knives, screw drivers, or even a key if you are a little persistent! Of course the sharper the better... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-30T00:46:15.590" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9487" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9421" CreationDate="2015-09-30T18:59:56.577" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If they're metal you can just bend them. I've been wearing glasses and cheap sunglasses for about 30 years and never broken a pair doing this. Just make sure you hold the part you're bending separate from the part holding the lenses. I've never had a lens pop out but you want to be careful anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next time try them on and bend them in the store. Or ask an employee to do it. If you go into a glasses store that's what they'll do anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9688" LastActivityDate="2015-09-30T18:59:56.577" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9488" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9481" CreationDate="2015-09-30T19:05:04.203" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A razor blade at a low angle should work. I use the kind in the link below to change my windshield stickers (along with Goo Gone). They apply the same principle for fixing chips in a windshield (filling it in with an adhesive then scraping it off).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vfIHV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vfIHVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Titan 12031 Mini Razor Scraper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9688" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-09-30T20:15:34.353" LastActivityDate="2015-09-30T20:15:34.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9489" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-09-30T19:52:27.733" Score="6" ViewCount="554" Body="&lt;p&gt;So my bike got stolen today, after locking it with a &lt;strong&gt;Kryptonite &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000NOO3ZQ&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;chain&lt;/a&gt; through the frame and both wheels and a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000LPG3D2&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;U-lock&lt;/a&gt; around the frame and a 5 cm diameter metal bar bent in an upside-down U so that both ends were fastened in the pavement.&lt;/strong&gt; The exact same thing happened a year ago in a nearby location with the same locking technique. And yet I don't think I've ever known a more secure locking arrangement than this. Are there better techniques for locking? What other techniques and tricks are effective theft deterrents, short of actually breaking or disfiguring the bike?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clarify, the upside-down U shape that I fastened the lock to was &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;fastened in the ground. It was not possible to just walk away with the bike &amp;amp; lock.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1504" LastEditorUserId="1504" LastEditDate="2015-09-30T22:47:44.163" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T21:12:26.620" Title="Bike anti-theft measures" Tags="&lt;bicycle&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9490" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9332" CreationDate="2015-09-30T20:13:37.797" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Distilled water is can be made.  These instructions use common items so that you can envision this easier, not because you need those specific items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a coffee cup in the center of a cooking pot.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour rain water into the pot, being careful not to get any in the cup.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cover the pot with clear plastic wrap ( it doesn't have to be super tight )&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Seal the wrap to the pot with a rubber band, you don't want any of the air escaping.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place a small rock in the middle of the wrap.  It should weigh the wrap down, and the lowest point of the wrap should be directly above the cup.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the pot on a radiator.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The water is going to evaporate, leaving behind any debris in the pot.  The water vapor will condense on the plastic wrap.  As this distilled water collects, the slope of the wrap will cause it to flow to the center.  Drops of water will form and eventually weigh do much as to fall off the wrap and into your cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will take a long time, a couple of ounces a day, maybe.  The idea is there, collect condensed water.  A pressure cooker would probably work great for heating water.  Attach a hose to the sream release and put a cup at the other end of the hose.  You just have to be sure about your rate of condensation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is laboratory equipment made specifically for doing this type of thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastEditorUserId="4700" LastEditDate="2015-10-05T04:03:09.200" LastActivityDate="2015-10-05T04:03:09.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9489" CreationDate="2015-09-30T20:39:48.320" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I studied at the university some years ago (read: a lot of years ago), there were occasionally raids of bikes being stolen. It soon turned out to be two different kind of thieves:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Professionals stealing quality bikes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Amateurs needing a bike to get downtown&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first kind of thieves are not easy to stop from stealing your bike, whilst the other group is stopped by almost any kind of locks. But the first kind of thieves are able to cut through most kind of locks, even though it is locked firmly to any object.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course if the bike only has a simple lock, not locked to anything, it eases the job for the thieves, but my point is that if the professional thieves really want it, they are going to get it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Preventing theft&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience the best option to prevent theft is to have a somewhat decent lock, lock the bike to some object, and have an ordinary bike of &lt;em&gt;medium quality&lt;/em&gt;. These measures have kept my bike from being stolen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have an expensive bike, I would suggest never to leave it outside. When not using it, keep it inside (in garage or basement or similar), whilst still using a proper lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option if you really have to lock it outdoors, is to have it locked in a place where everyone can see it (maybe even with surveillance cameras). This will hinder the possiblity for thieves to use a lot of time or heavier tools when stealing your bike.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, the more expensive your bike is, the more you need to properly insure it, and make sure you know what demands the insurance company has related to locking your bike. Albeit I do believe your current locking scheme should be well enough for most insurance companies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-30T20:39:48.320" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9492" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3878" CreationDate="2015-09-30T21:04:20.393" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You basically has three options: heating, reducing area to be heated, and better insulation. Outside of this, there are no lifehacks ever going to save you, so let us tackle each one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Heating&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most common heat sources are wood, gas and electricity. Electricity is by far the most efficient way in terms of heat produced. To reduce electricity usage, do use a heater directly instead of indirect heat through a refrigerator, lights, or other electrical equipment. They might have other benefits, but the heat value will be reduced as compared to a proper heater.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Gas can be a good alternative, but requires enough ventialation not to be a safety hazard. However there does exist good gas ovens, which are allowed for indoor use, and if you have the money you can invest in dedicated gas ovens for indoor use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wood is also a good alternative, and can be very useful and cheap if you have a good supply. This does however require a working fireplace, which the OP in this case says is not available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Reduce area to be heated&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have limited heating capabilities, it is always an option to reduce the are which needs to be heated. In one apartment I rented, I chose to close off two rooms in the winter, to reduce the electricity needed for heating. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either close off rooms for the cold seasons, or accept that some of the rooms are going to be colder. You can also try to divide existing rooms using either light walls, or blankets in a pinch, which will help a little.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A variant of reducing area to be heated, is to allow the room to be colder, but use more and better clothes. This allows for you not to freeze, whilst the overall temperature in the room is lower. This can also be accomplished by using blankets when seated, or possibly a mattres heater when in bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Better insulation&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your best option is usually to get better insulation. Insulate walls, roof, floor and windows. Try to locate the coldest surface, and start there when insulating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that adding blankets/rugs can help insulate both walls and floors. If you have really old windows, it can help with thicker curtains or if really cold by inserting extra windows or even insulation boards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On a lighter note: &lt;em&gt;A person usually generates around 100 W of heat, so inviting a lot of friends over will increase the temperature quite fast!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-09-30T21:04:20.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9493" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9489" CreationDate="2015-09-30T22:29:17.247" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds like you didn't actually lock the bike to anything. This is not very secure at all a thief could just walk the bike away, lifting it up a little so that they were carrying it but it would still be subtle and passerby's wouldn't notice anything. Alternatively they could just load the bike into their car, again passerby's wouldn't notice anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To secure your bike you need a decent lock and it must be secured to something such as a tree or light pole. That way the thief must deal with the lock before being able to take the bike. However this is very easily done with bolt cutters or even an angle grinder. This is why I've mentioned passerby's in the previous paragraph. It is one of the best ways to secure your bike. If you put your bike in a place where there will always be someone looking it's far less likely that someone will use bolt cutters on your lock, because of the public awareness of their actions. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Summary&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So secure your bike with a lock to an immovable object in a public place and you should be fine. The immovable object means they must deal with the lock before taking the bike and the public awareness means they cannot do so because they will surely be caught.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9689" LastActivityDate="2015-09-30T22:29:17.247" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9494" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9460" CreationDate="2015-10-01T00:41:09.580" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since it is a wall clock, you could also consider adding active lights to it. If you add a few leds or a small led strip you'll surely have no problem seeing the time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could either opt for illuminating the background adding lights to the rim of the clock, or the faces as well if adding lights slightly in front of the clock. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The really cool version would however be to replace the back with something semi-transparent, and put the lights behind the new back. Thusly making it backlit. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-10-01T00:41:09.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9495" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-01T05:41:37.307" Score="-2" ViewCount="2040" Body="&lt;p&gt;Currently I put handkerchief, mobile phone and keys in right front pocket, and the wallet in left one. But I figured out some issues:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If I put keys and mobile in same pocket phone screen gets scratches&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If handkerchief is wet, I wish not to put it with mobile&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If handkerchief is put with comb, pen(If wearing pocketless shirt), takes them accidently out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I wish not to put phone and wallet in rear pockets, because they can be easily pickpocketed or damaged.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tell me how do you tackle these issue?&#xA;What would be right place of all these regular things?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9692" LastActivityDate="2015-10-01T12:35:02.673" Title="In which pant-pocket should I keep wallet, handkerchief and phone?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-10-01T22:45:55.067" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9496" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9495" CreationDate="2015-10-01T08:12:50.827" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should keep Mobile and Handkerchief in the same pocket (handkerchief above the mobile) this will protect your mobile from external shock. If handkerchief is wet then also it should not damage the mobile because external body of mobiles are water resistant to some extent. For extra safety you can put a cover on your mobile phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In other pocket you can keep wallet, keys and pen and you can put the comb in the rear pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9695" LastActivityDate="2015-10-01T08:12:50.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2015-10-01T09:01:21.990" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a 5 gallon bucket half filled with water; add enough paper to absorb most of the water and let sit for 24 hours; attach a paint mixing drill attachment to your power drill and power stir the saturated documents; drain mulch onto plastic garbage bag in corner of your back yard and let dry; discard in your trash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9696" LastActivityDate="2015-10-01T09:01:21.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9489" CreationDate="2015-10-01T10:52:48.237" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds like your bike was locked into something solidly fixed into the ground to me. Unfortunately, the only answer is to buy a much less desirable bike, but you'd still need to lock it securely so that anyone who just fancies a bike ride home instead of walking won't be able to just take it easily. And make sure its covered on your Home Insurance...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-10-01T10:52:48.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9495" CreationDate="2015-10-01T12:27:15.110" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could keep your handkerchief in one of your rear pockets, as it wouldn't be a problem to sit on it or getting it pickpocketed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Front pockets are often like V shaped : you can put your keys in the bottom of the V of one of the pockets, depending of your handedness or preference, then you can keep your mobile above the keys, protected in a cover.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the other front pocket, you could keep your wallet, and slip the pen along it in the pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is the configuration I am actually using, the only problem you could face is a big wallet making an unsightly lump on the front of your trousers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9698" LastEditorUserId="9698" LastEditDate="2015-10-01T12:35:02.673" LastActivityDate="2015-10-01T12:35:02.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9500" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9501" CreationDate="2015-10-01T15:33:27.060" Score="4" ViewCount="6487" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am recently working on a project. I had to visit site day before yesterday. I will be staying there for next 6 days. The problem here is that the temperature is warm and due to working in sun body is generating sweat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sweat in pants and near the pocket area makes pocket wet. And this wet pocket drains excess sweat on my phone.  Whenever I try to unlock the wet phone touchscreen doesn't respond properly. I have to wipe it with cotton cloth to make it function properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My phone physical details:&#xA;Capacitive touchscreen with gorilla glass 3. I haven't  attached any screen guard or protector. I don't have flip cover and I am not interested in flip cover as I am in this location for 6 days only.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any hack to prevent my phone screen from getting wet due to sweat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One solution I have tried:&#xA;Wrapped my handkerchief on my phone it works OK. But I have to wrap handkerchief every time I put phone in pocket&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastActivityDate="2019-09-30T01:11:25.137" Title="Sweat and touch screen issues" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9500" CreationDate="2015-10-01T17:53:35.510" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use plastic sandwich bags for everything (storing cables &amp;amp; cords so they don't get tangled, for example), and if you place your phone in a bag in your pocket it will not get any moisture on it. You don't need to seal the bag; that would just make it harder to take the phone out and wouldn't give much benefit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I imagine the bag might even stick to the inside of your pocket a little bit, which would make it a pretty excellent &quot;pocket-liner&quot;.  It might stay in your pocket when you take your phone out, and be easy to put your phone back into. No one would even notice you had it in there. (Maybe. I haven't tried it myself.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic bags are very inexpensive in the grocery stores in my area, and probably in yours too. If you're really lucky, the site that you're at might even have some in its lunchroom.  (My office does.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-10-01T17:58:59.143" LastActivityDate="2015-10-01T17:58:59.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9500" CreationDate="2015-10-01T22:06:15.020" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kitbag.com.au/products/Waterproof-Seal-Again-Bag-%252d-Large.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;self sealing waterproof bag&lt;/a&gt;. These are often issued to soldiers to keep important papers/items clean and dry while on operations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The link provided is for an Australian website, but you should be able to find these or similar at an army surplus/disposals type store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastActivityDate="2015-10-01T22:06:15.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2015-10-02T01:12:15.460" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is how I do it,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tub&lt;/strong&gt; – &lt;em&gt;A lot of pages quickly&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Fill a plastic tub with water, soap, salt, and a little bit of sand or ice and bleach. Or if you do not have this just water and soap. Mix it around for about 5 minutes then poor it away. The tiny pieces of paper should clump up so you can scoop them out and throw it away. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fire&lt;/strong&gt; – &lt;em&gt;Unlimited number of pages in seconds&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Light a fire, put it in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bleach&lt;/strong&gt; – &lt;em&gt;depends&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Soak it in a pan of bleach, take it out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blender&lt;/strong&gt; – &lt;em&gt;A few pages in seconds&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Soak the paper in water, then put it in a blender with a red food coloring and ice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9707" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-10-02T09:54:40.047" LastActivityDate="2015-10-02T09:54:40.047" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9506" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9484" CreationDate="2015-10-02T01:21:16.570" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to use a heated nail. Simply, hold it with pliers, and heat its tip up for a minute or so on the stove fire. Keep your belt stretched firmly (you can hold one side of the belt under you foot, and the other side with one of your hand, while the other hand is holding the pliers) and point the nail to the spot you want to make a hole, and push into the belt. It makes a small regular hole very easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RAuhE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RAuhE.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I see many sources on the web mention the nail with a hammer. No need for a hammer, heated nail held firmly with pliers, can make the hole you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2443" LastEditorUserId="2443" LastEditDate="2015-10-02T01:29:17.237" LastActivityDate="2015-10-02T01:29:17.237" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9507" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9460" CreationDate="2015-10-02T02:01:54.240" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;for quick and dirty, there are glow in the dark dots. these are paper stickers and trimmable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2132" LastActivityDate="2015-10-02T02:01:54.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9508" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9441" CreationDate="2015-10-02T03:24:57.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This only happens to solvent based air fresheners, when the solvent evaporates. You want to add more solvent. If they used water as the solvent you are in luck as you can just add water, but This is rare as aromatic oils are more common. Unfortunately, the oils I know would work from a solvent perspective stink (MEK, acetone, etc.) and the oils that smell good smell strong but are of unknown effectiveness as solvent (olive, sesame, etc.) If you are open to experimenting candidate oils to try would be canola, baby oil, and light mineral oil. will probably work better warm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2132" LastActivityDate="2015-10-02T03:24:57.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9510" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2015-10-02T12:04:55.470" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can fold the paper in various ways and then cut it with a scissor. With one cut many pieces will be formed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way--&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have any printer then you can insert those pages into it and print a page full of alphabets, symbols, etc. This will overwrite your important letters. Now even if it gives large strips, one can hardly understand whats written over there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9602" LastEditorUserId="9602" LastEditDate="2015-10-03T02:49:14.730" LastActivityDate="2015-10-03T02:49:14.730" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9513" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3878" CreationDate="2015-10-02T13:57:21.023" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CAUTION: Some of the suggested answers seem dangerous. Open flames indoors are a terrible idea because of fire hazard and potential of carbon monoxide poisoning and oxygen depletion.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The hackability here is significantly limited by the basic physics. The total energy required to warm up a room is dependent on two things and two things only:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Temperature difference between the room and the adjacent &quot;cold&quot; areas&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Isolation between the room and adjacent cold areas&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Where the energy comes from and how it's getting introduced in the room makes little difference. A 300W open fridge or a 300W light bulb or a gas burner with 300W effective power do exactly the same thing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to more efficient, you can reduce the area that needs heating, lower the temperature in the heated area and/or improve insulation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than that it comes down to which heating method provides the most energy per dollar. You can look at energy content here &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/energy-content-d_868.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/energy-content-d_868.html&lt;/a&gt;. For example the energy content of one kilowatt hour of electricity is roughly equivalent to 3 cubic feet of natural gas. You can use this to compare prices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a few second order effects, like the exact heat distribution in the room or the losses involved in the heat generation but they typically don't make much of a difference. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7364" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-10-05T16:27:25.417" LastActivityDate="2015-10-05T16:27:25.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2015-10-03T04:42:09.327" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have kids you could let them use them for things like hand paintings or other actions that may or may not result in the absolute destruction of the document&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9715" LastActivityDate="2015-10-03T04:42:09.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9518" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4252" CreationDate="2015-10-03T08:39:39.993" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to bath. If you are really stinking bad then squeeze some lemon in the bathtub and add a few drops of rose water. It will make you smell nice. Also you can add liquid dettol(antiseptic liquid) to be hygienic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to bath then shave the hairs on your chest and underarm areas. Hairs in these areas absorbs the sweat and smells really bad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9602" LastActivityDate="2015-10-03T08:39:39.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9519" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9465" CreationDate="2015-10-03T10:27:17.523" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's not clear if you want to avoid dust as a one time thing or on a regular basis. My &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6342/how-to-have-cross-ventilation-in-a-single-window-room/6518#6518&quot;&gt;room has only one window for light and air&lt;/a&gt; and so also gets a lot of dust from that window. I use one of those &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=microfiber+mops&amp;amp;num=100&amp;amp;client=safari&amp;amp;rls=en&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMI09yOn4qmyAIVjRyOCh2sSgRd&amp;amp;biw=1354&amp;amp;bih=969&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;microfiber mops&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In India, we have a popular brand called ScotchBrite that makes &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.scotch-brite.co.in/wps/portal/3M/en_IN/Scotch-BriteBrand-APAC/Scotch-Brite/Products/Product-Catalog/~/Scotch-Brite-Flat-Mop?N=4337+3294467376+3294529200&amp;amp;rt=rud&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt;, even though the brand advocates using it with water, from personal experience, just swabbing dry works well. Catches all the dust on the floor, no need to bend or stoop, the head swivels nicely so i can run it across ridges of the walls as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For wet swabbing, I use a Indian brand mop called &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eurekaforbes.com/Product/Vacuum-cleaners/Euroclean/Daily-Mop/Euroclean-Iglide?pid=250&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Eureka Forbes's Glide&lt;/a&gt;, it comes with a bottle attachment where you can fill in any combination of floor cleaners and then spray to mop the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;update&lt;/strong&gt;: I also recently discovered electric sweepers! For India there is &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeQp4RESVKU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Xiolife cordless sweeper&lt;/a&gt; available on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.in/gp/offer-listing/B00IJXV3AG/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;condition=new&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;. For US, I believe you can look at the &quot;Bissell&quot; brand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1836" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-10-21T04:37:56.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9520" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9489" CreationDate="2015-10-03T19:41:54.890" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, I live in NYC. Here are some tips that I use and/or have seen around town:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't leave it in a busy area, no matter how good your locks are &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I use &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001Y9X328&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Pinhead&lt;/a&gt; locks for the wheels and seat &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I use a German made U-lock (&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0026B4RBO&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;ABUS&lt;/a&gt;) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take off the wheel or seat and carry it with you &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make your bike uglier, so it's less attractive &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be careful to not leave your bike&#xA;locked to scaffolding &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep your bike indoors as much as possible (I&#xA;store mine in my apt) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't let your bike be the only bike around&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Register your bike with the police&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people are determined, though. Sorry about your bike! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For your next bike, don't use a chain lock, upgrade your U-lock, get your bike registered with the police, use common sense in general. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: made a mistake with the bullets; make your bike uglier is it's own tip&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9494" LastEditorUserId="9494" LastEditDate="2015-10-07T21:12:26.620" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T21:12:26.620" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9521" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-03T21:59:42.300" Score="0" ViewCount="2120" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for a system to keep track of when clothes need to be washed, for example a shirt that's only been worn for a few hours probably doesn't need to go in the laundry. The system of just putting the shirt back in the closet isn't the greatest as then I could just assume it's clean and never end up washing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if clothes aren't visibly dirty I try to wash them after a couple days use, as in 40 hours of being worn. Obviously things like sports attire I wash after every use but I'm talking about casual clothes like jeans, t-shirts, polo shirts etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastActivityDate="2015-10-05T12:21:31.970" Title="System for organizing worn but still clean clothes" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-10-05T22:55:10.450" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9521" CreationDate="2015-10-04T13:02:05.590" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Big problem, that, and I have the same trouble. I never return to the closet anything I've worn, but it just means it ends up on a chair in the bedroom, creating an increasing pile of clothes over time which have only been worn for a short period - then they get all creased and fall on the floor and I just wash them anyway. Lately I've taken to hanging them up on newly-purchased-for-this-purpose hangers on the outside of the wardrobe (or closet, depending where you are), and attempting to re-wear them within a short time and clearing them that way. Its not ideal, but I haven't enough room (and I don't think you have either) to find another solution, and worn clothes should be 'aired' rather than just enclosed in something immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have room, then keeping a space in the closet to hang up part worn clothes would be ideal, perhaps separated from the rest with a hanger with one of those plastic bags from the dry cleaners between the two areas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-10-04T13:07:21.137" LastActivityDate="2015-10-04T13:07:21.137" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4252" CreationDate="2015-10-04T15:27:33.050" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not to sound alarming, and I'm not trying to read into this too much, but you should know that it is considered a symptom of depression, or some other psychosis, when someone stops taking care of their own personal hygiene. Feeling &quot;lazy&quot; about washing your body, or that this task is &quot;too much work&quot;, are signs of depression. It's not considered normal for someone to neglect their personal hygiene. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may not feel that you are depressed, but are there other hygiene or personal care tasks that are also getting neglected? It's a slippery slope. Even asking here, about how to accommodate this behavior, shows some acknowledgement that this is not normal. Cologne and deodorant don't count. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not a doctor, so don't consider this as a diagnosis. However, this is not normal behavior and I hope you get motivated to either change your behavior or look into discussing how you feel about this with someone who is qualified to give you their professional opinion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Web search on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&amp;amp;ion=1&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8#q=depression%20not%20showering&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;'depression not bathing'&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9494" LastActivityDate="2015-10-04T15:27:33.050" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9521" CreationDate="2015-10-05T01:12:23.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A strategy I have used is to place a distinctive object on the closet bar (such as a hanger for a special item, or a cardboard sheet with a hole cut in it (and a slot to get it on) so it hangs perpendicular on the bar). All clean clothes go on one side, and all dirty clothes go on the other. As long as you don't get your left and right mixed up, this will work perfectly — and even then, the dirty side will likely be recognizable as it contains clothes you remember wearing recently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Side note: it may be a bad idea to hang worn clothes in the closet, because the moisture and skin flakes may attract pests which will eat the clean clothes as well as the dirty ones. (I forget what the exact critters involved are.)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing I used to use for stashing some clothes is the wire mesh cube storage that's commonly sold to college students. One advantage is that they allow for plenty of ventilation. In addition to putting things on the shelves, you can drape clothes over the edge or hook them on the corner fittings, especially if you assemble the system so that the topmost cubes are open at the top rather than the side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another idea I've had, but haven't gotten around to implementing, is to make some sort of marker that I can hang around the hook of a hanger which means “this item has been worn once”, so counting how many markers a hanger has tells you its condition (and none means it's clean). Even if I did this, I wouldn't want to let my clean and dirty clothing be mixed up since it might transfer odors and so on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2353" LastActivityDate="2015-10-05T01:12:23.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9526" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9521" CreationDate="2015-10-05T12:21:31.970" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should be able to split your closet into sections. On the left side, Clean, never worn shirts/pants. On the right side, place the clothes you have only worn one time. this will allow you to visit your closet, and see all of your options available to you, and you know whether or not it has been worn once, or completely clean. This system is very clean, and very organized. No need for labels or guessing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-10-05T12:21:31.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9527" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-04T15:44:11.053" Score="8" ViewCount="1982" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a headphone and a cellphone that has built-in FM radio, and the headphone acts as the radio antenna. but my problem is the radio stations I listen to are very far from my place, good thing there are some positions where the sound is very clear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have 5 favorite station whom I listen to which are at the same place (that means they're all far from me) and I often switch to each one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BAD THING is... each station has its OWN position for it to give a clear sound so if I want to switch to another frequency then I need to change the position to another which is very exhausting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wanna know if there is still hope to fix this thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I listen using the headphone's speaker not in loudspeaker (just saying).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9904" OwnerDisplayName="John Michael" LastEditorUserId="9904" LastEditDate="2015-10-13T11:36:42.120" LastActivityDate="2016-05-08T21:29:15.157" Title="How to get a stronger radio signal?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9530" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2015-10-06T14:20:03.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may be of limited value depending on where your location and transportation situation, but what I've done is searched online for things like &quot;shredding event [my city]&quot; or &quot;free shredding [my city]&quot; and looked for upcoming free shredding events. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done this several times; they've usually been on Saturdays, sponsored by banks or cities, and used giant industrial shredders.  It's been more cost- and time-effective than buying a shredder for my small shredding needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9749" LastActivityDate="2015-10-06T14:20:03.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9531" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9533" CreationDate="2015-10-06T15:34:33.750" Score="207" ViewCount="36254" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a common scenario when typing:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;When the family assembled for Sunday dinner,&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  With their minds made up that they wouldn't get thinner&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  On Argentine joint, potato^DR&amp;amp;FTGYB`kuhadrggoy867rt98wouth4bfgdhjlkhdsfghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhf&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This happens because my cat likes to sit on my keyboard. Is there any way to prevent this from happening? I enjoy my cat's company while working, so would rather not shut him out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastActivityDate="2016-08-31T12:56:18.477" Title="How can I keep my cat off my keyboard?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="52" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-06T15:40:30.500" Score="42" Body="&lt;p&gt;Animals need boundaries. The only way to prevent that from happening is to set boundaries with him. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If he steps on the keyboard, remove him from the desk and place him on the ground. You will need to REPEATEDLY do this EVERY TIME. He will very quickly learn that as soon as he steps on the keyboard, that means he is going to be removed from the desk. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may take him 30 minutes of continually doing this, it may take 2 hours of continually doing this, but as long as you are consistent, he will learn quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method I am providing you is a common way to train both dogs and cats. You need to stay firm with your boundaries and do not alter them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For instance, if one day you feel that him stepping on your keyboard does not bother you, and you do not take action and place him on the ground, you will now need to RETEACH him the whole process and spend another 2 hours doing so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope this helps and good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastEditorUserId="7900" LastEditDate="2015-10-13T13:23:16.230" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T13:23:16.230" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9533" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-06T16:09:44.857" Score="242" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/i1A5X.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/i1A5Xm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place a box near your keyboard that is the right size for the cat to sit in. If possible, place it on something warm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cats like two things: warmth and security. It likes being on your keyboard because it's warm. Provided a warm &lt;em&gt;and secure&lt;/em&gt; place to sit and it'll prefer that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-08T12:49:47.037" LastActivityDate="2015-10-08T12:49:47.037" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-06T19:23:11.107" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Providing something that the cat prefers is the only way to solve this problem.  My experience is that cats need a boundary that fits them.  For example,  my cat will sit on my keyboard and stare me down in a challenge if I try to remove her.   But if I provide a nice warm box near the computer,  she is perfectly happy to have that instead.  With all cats,  your mileage may vary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9760" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-07T12:52:11.213" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T12:52:11.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9535" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9527" CreationDate="2015-10-06T22:16:22.403" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try capacitive coupling to the cell phone: attach a wire about 2 m (6 ft) long to a piece of aluminum foil; rest the &lt;em&gt;plastic&lt;/em&gt; case of the phone (avoid any metallic part touching the foil, for safety) on the foil and move the wire around for best reception.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's no guarantee this will get more stations, but it's an easy experiment. Let us know how it works for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-10-06T22:16:22.403" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9536" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-07T00:15:27.547" Score="1" ViewCount="1007" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most people would run to a dentist to solve their tooth decay problem if their tooth is severely decaying, however I'm looking for a natural way that works to help restore teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people have suggested oil pulling and some suggested fermented cod liver oil with high-vitamin butter. One even reported xylitol to reverse cavities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently I'm trying everything and I want to know if there are other things I can do to naturally reverse cavities faster myself without seeing a dentist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe if plants can regrow from seed, teeth can. Does anyone have ideas what else I can use and/or not use to help reverse cavities?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4173" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T14:55:23.637" Title="natural way to reverse tooth decay fast" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-10-08T15:24:43.343" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9538" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-07T05:45:48.293" Score="15" ViewCount="97755" Body="&lt;p&gt;My car is 5 years old and the windscreen has many faint scratches and blemishes. These are so fine that they are not normally noticeable but when the sun is low and ahead they do become an irritation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It there anything that can be done? Can they be polished out? Or is it not worth the trouble?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9769" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-10-20T12:25:05.367" LastActivityDate="2019-05-30T02:24:35.293" Title="Car windscreen has lots of tiny scratches. How to remove them?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9539" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8106" CreationDate="2015-10-07T06:30:32.317" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I once read that cats will walk around used coffee grounds. Just place some piles in the places where the cat goes and it should avoid those areas. Ofcourse you will need a lot of coffee to protect your entire garden, but it might be a start to protect some areas.&#xA;PS: I'm told this will also keep away snails.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9772" LastEditorUserId="9772" LastEditDate="2015-10-30T15:40:11.990" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T15:40:11.990" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9540" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9538" CreationDate="2015-10-07T08:24:20.127" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had an older car with lots of scratches in the windshield and took it to a professional who said that &lt;em&gt;no hacks are available&lt;/em&gt;. He could of course be soliciting his business, but I didn't get that impression. So you &lt;em&gt;either have to live with it&lt;/em&gt;, or &lt;em&gt;replace the windshield&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-10-07T13:12:29.503" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T13:12:29.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9542" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9536" CreationDate="2015-10-07T09:58:07.120" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;No. You should go see a Dentist, who are experts in Dental Hygiene, and are the only persons opinions who you should trust. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="165" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T09:58:07.120" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9544" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9536" CreationDate="2015-10-07T11:42:59.440" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cavities &lt;strong&gt;cannot be reversed&lt;/strong&gt;. Teeth aren't growing tissue, they don't repair, grow back, heal etc: they simply aren't made of the right kind of material for that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Teeth don't grow back. They just don't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2523" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T11:42:59.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9545" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9536" CreationDate="2015-10-07T11:55:51.100" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your only natural option of restoring tooth health is &lt;a href=&quot;http://animals.mom.me/can-sharks-regrow-teeth-11118.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; title=&quot;becoming a shark&quot;&gt;becoming a shark&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you can do otherwise is cut down on the consumption of whatever is harming your teeth, improve your dental hygiene, and visit a dentist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9781" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T11:55:51.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-07T12:33:08.170" Score="92" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;This happens because my cat likes to sit on my keyboard. Is there any way to prevent this from happening? I enjoy my cat's company while working, so would rather not shut him out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since this is Lifehacks, I figure it's fine to offer an alternative solution:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Install a cat typing detector on your computer.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is software that detects when the keyboard is being operated in a non-humanlike manner (presumably, e.g. with clusters of nearby keys being pressed simultaneously), and locks the keyboard when that happens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&#xA;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g0hWu.gif&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g0hWum.gif&quot; alt=&quot;PawSense screenshot&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&#xA;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bitboost.com/pawsense/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some can also be configured to emit a loud noise when they detect a cat on the keyboard, hopefully annoying the cat enough to keep them away even if you're not around to move them off.  Or you can disable that feature and just let your cat lounge on your keyboard as much as she likes, secure in the knowledge that it won't harm your computer (except maybe by getting the fans full of cat hair, but that'll happen anyway).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The one I've personally used, and can testify to the effectiveness of, is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bitboost.com/pawsense/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;PawSense&lt;/a&gt;, which the screenshot above comes from.  Alas, it's Windows-only, and somewhat pricey too, but my parents own a license and have been quite satisfied with it. &lt;a href=&quot;http://priceonomics.com/the-software-that-detects-when-a-cat-is-messing/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt; And it's even won an IgNobel prize!&lt;/a&gt; ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apparently, there's a program called &lt;a href=&quot;https://people.math.osu.edu/fowler.291/software/cat-nip/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;CatNip&lt;/a&gt; that does the same for OS X.  Alas, I'm not yet aware of equivalent software for Linux.  Apparently, in this particular respect, open source &lt;em&gt;is&lt;/em&gt; (so far) inferior! ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ps. See also &lt;a href=&quot;https://superuser.com/questions/27847/how-to-protect-the-keyboard-from-your-cat&quot;&gt;this related question on Super User&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1502" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-20T10:18:03.497" LastActivityDate="2015-10-08T13:12:08.570" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9536" CreationDate="2015-10-07T12:38:20.093" Score="-4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your belief that teeth can 'regrow' isn't exactly right, but that said, the old and firmly established idea that cavities cannot heal themselves or be reversed has been proved to be erroneous, with the caveat that, if the decay is severe and the tooth is painful, particularly if the root is affected, its a trip to the dentist before you get an abcess. In those circumstances, its unfortunately already too late for your tooth to heal itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, research in the last few years does indicate that small cavities in teeth do heal themselves, given the right conditions, and in the UK and parts of Europe for the last decade or so, small cavities are left by the dentist to see if they heal themselves with improved dental hygiene. I know that they can do, having had personal experience of this with a younger relative.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A change in diet might be necessary depending on what you currently consume, and there's some interesting information in the link below, garnered from various scientific sources, including The Lancet (a well respected British medical publication). Having read it myself, I'm off to do further research, given I eat whole oats daily, and am also currently looking at the role of proteolytic enzymes regarding tooth decay and other health issues, another area of interest. I've not provided a link to the enzyme situation because I'm still researching it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://draxe.com/naturally-reverse-cavities-heal-tooth-decay/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://draxe.com/naturally-reverse-cavities-heal-tooth-decay/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whilst this answer does answer your question, any solutions are not 'fast' - and whether any of this actually counts as a Hack, I can't quite decide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;UPDATE:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have found the British Medical Journal report, also published in the Dental Association's Journal in the UK, and the link is below - however, if you want to access it properly, you have to pay, and I ain't that desperate to prove this information accurate! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2520490/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2520490/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-10-07T14:55:23.637" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T14:55:23.637" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-07T13:02:49.590" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If its just a keyboard and not a laptop, find any box the right shape and size which will leave a gap between the bottom (once inverted) and the keyboard, keep it in the room. When you leave the room, invert it over the keyboard - you might find the cat sitting on the box when you return, but at least he won't be typing for you while you're absent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience, whilst a cat might choose to occupy a box you've provided for them to sit in, with a comfy cushion or not, they don't continue to occupy it, it's just a five minute wonder, so blocking access to the keyboard is better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T13:02:49.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9550" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8106" CreationDate="2015-10-07T13:27:59.933" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A good thing I tried was planting catnip, because they like to lie on it, and so keep it clean. It makes a flat carpet, especially after they've been lying on it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T13:27:59.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-07T14:47:33.193" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My cats do the same to me when I'm working. I just pick the cat up and place on my lap, then slide my chair back underneath the desk and carry on working. If they don't want to stay there, I'll fetch a shoe box (or a box just a little bit too small for the cat to sit in fully) and put that on my desk. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9784" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T14:47:33.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9552" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8106" CreationDate="2015-10-07T15:27:02.220" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My mum had this problem, the cat would pop over the fence from the neighbour at certain places as they're too lazy to walk all the way round the fence - so she ran some old CDs on a string over the ground where the cat would jump down. Stopped the cat from jumping down, so no cat in garden.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;but otherwise, until someone invents a robotic water-cannon guard bot (oh I'd crowd-fund one of those!) buy a dog?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9788" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T15:27:02.220" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9553" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9538" CreationDate="2015-10-07T15:40:25.083" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I did not believe that this method worked until I tried it myself.  I can personally vouch for how effective it is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Polish the dry windscreen with dry 0000 (Extra Fine) wire wool.  It is vital that you use 0000 extra fine grade or you will add to the scratches.  Once the windscreen is totally and completely clean, sparingly apply a wetting agent (such as RainX).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T15:40:25.083" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-07T16:03:06.643" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does your cat have spot-on flea/worm prevention (or other unpleasant medication, ideally given more frequently)? If so, keep it in a box next to the keyboard, for application when scheduled.  You may reach into the box a make the medication make its noise when the cat jumps onto the desk and it will soon leave the room. (I have to get the flea prevention out of the foil when the cat is out of the house, otherwise she recognises the noise and is out through the catflap in an instant).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4036" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T16:03:06.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-07T16:35:24.187" Score="84" Body="&lt;p&gt;I remember this from /r/funny a while back - &lt;a href=&quot;https://imgur.com/gallery/EiUIY&quot;&gt;a decoy keyboard&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kitty Fooled!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/My4K5.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/My4K5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9793" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-08T12:44:09.887" LastActivityDate="2015-10-08T12:44:09.887" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9558" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-07T19:01:42.243" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I agree that they do it for warmth.  I also got a box (although I took it one step further and placed a heating pad under the blanket inside the box at first... the room really was very chilly.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But they also love attention.  Complete, undivided attention.  So when O'Toole would stretch out over my keyboard, he knew that&#xA;(a)  I would have to stop whatever I was doing, and&#xA;(b)  That he would receive attention (good or bad, he didn't care; he's a cat.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I pretty much did the &quot;pick him up and place him elsewhere&quot; routine and was 100% consistent with it.  However, when I put him in his box, I'd talk to him and pet him a while so he'd be complacent and not jump right back on the keyboard.&#xA;He found that it was more rewarding to just go to his box (and I made sure that when he did, I'd fuss over him in a good way) than to get on the keyboard. Of course, he enjoyed that more than me going, &quot;Oh my God O'Toole, really?&quot; and unceremoniously putting him on the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9798" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T19:01:42.243" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5970" CreationDate="2015-10-07T19:24:21.587" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using a dry magic eraser instead of your normal white board eraser. One of my teachers did this and his white board was the cleanest one in the school. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T19:24:21.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9562" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-07T19:25:08.273" Score="1" ViewCount="293" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a male and I have a 5 inches curly long hair. I want to know if there's a way to make it permanently straight? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want something without ironing&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9801" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T21:13:30.313" Title="I wanna make my hair straight permanently?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-10-16T18:03:22.303" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9563" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-07T21:05:40.513" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Over the years my desk cats seem to want two things: a &quot;frame&quot; and attention – they seem to like warmth too, but since the last of my CRTs is long gone the heat from my laptop doesn't seem to be as big a draw as the other too. My current cat likes to lie between my arms, so he doesn't do much typing…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, I've had luck with other cats with putting a placemat just beyond my keyboard. The cat has a frame and can feel my attention (or so I think). If I put the placemat off to the side the cat doesn't seem to like it as much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9804" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T21:05:40.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9562" CreationDate="2015-10-07T21:13:30.313" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A permanent relaxer will chemically straighten your hair. It can be achieved with at-home kits as well as a salon visit. The one caveat is that as you hair grows, the new hair will be untreated. This means that to keep your hair &quot;relaxed&quot; or straight you will need to retreat it about every eight weeks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9805" LastActivityDate="2015-10-07T21:13:30.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9569" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2015-10-08T08:15:31.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use sharp ended objects like toothpicks or mini screwdrivers. Weirdly, it's been a passion for me since childhood to clean such spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7888" LastActivityDate="2015-10-08T08:15:31.483" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9570" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2015-10-08T17:37:40.543" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To clean a keyboard, fold a post-it note in half sticky side out and drag it between the keys and it will pick up dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d1v9l.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d1v9l.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll probably need several to do a whole keyboard.  (I have never tried it on the internal parts of a computer, but it should work)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastEditorUserId="8101" LastEditDate="2016-08-26T11:49:32.407" LastActivityDate="2016-08-26T11:49:32.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8014" CreationDate="2015-10-08T18:31:09.733" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I feel your pain! I once went camping during Black Fly season in the Adirondacks - literally swarms of black flies! &lt;strong&gt;NOTHING&lt;/strong&gt; - not even pure DEET - could keep them away except:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Staying indoors during the day &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Standing downwind of a camp fire&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Covering all exposed skin - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rei.com/product/886468/columbia-silver-ridge-shirt-womens-plus-sizes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;I wore a shirt like this&lt;/a&gt;, gloves, and a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rei.com/product/780999/sea-to-summit-head-net&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;net over my face like this&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think you will have a problem unless you fully cover yourself from head to toe with mosquito netting, and increase the thickness of your clothing fabric. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.exofficio.com/search/bugsaway&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;ExOfficio makes clothes specifically designed to keep insects away&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9494" LastActivityDate="2015-10-08T18:31:09.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9572" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9538" CreationDate="2015-10-08T19:32:35.127" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The main approach is to use a series of very fine abrasives and glass polishes. The problem with this strategy is that it is very time consuming to polish glass and takes a considerable amount of skill. A non-professional will typically just end up with a worse result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a different strategy as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(1) clean the windshield&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(2) clay the windshield; it is absolutely essential all particles be completely removed&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(3) use a pad or paper towel that is very slightly humid and cake table salt onto it, then rub the windshield with it hard&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What this does is smooth the glass, not scratch it. Glass is actually amorphous; the salt basically pushes the glass and smoothes it out without scratching the glass. Salt is too soft and friable to scratch glass which is why this works. From a technical point of view, this is called &quot;burnishing,&quot; not polishing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once again you must thoroughly clay the windshield first; if you fail to do this you will scratch it up much worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastEditorUserId="5292" LastEditDate="2015-12-18T18:53:07.223" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T18:53:07.223" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9413" CreationDate="2015-10-08T19:40:47.807" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use 95% pure ethanol, sold in liquor stores as &quot;rectified spirits&quot;. Just a small amount is all you need. Slosh it around the container and it will pick up every last speck of water and evaporate it, leaving the interior of the container bone dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Caveats:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(1) Do not use 70% alchohol, that will not work&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(2) Do not use &quot;denatured&quot; alcohol under any circumstances. It contains a solid chemical called denatonium which tastes terrible and which you do not want to be in your container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2015-10-08T19:40:47.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9577" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9413" CreationDate="2015-10-09T00:05:29.990" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I dried mine out all I could with kitchen roll then filled it with some more and left it opening-down in the airing cupboard for a day or so. Maybe not the best way but it seemed to work for me&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9849" LastActivityDate="2015-10-09T00:05:29.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9578" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-09T04:24:50.003" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fashion a box &lt;em&gt;over&lt;/em&gt; the keyboard in the manner of the kind used when learning how to touch type.  That is, you reach the keys through the open side but your view is blocked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, either make the box sturdy enough so the can can sit atop &lt;em&gt;that&lt;/em&gt;, joining you while you work without interfering; or&#xA;Put sticky-side-up painter's tape on top to disuade the cat from parking there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2015-10-09T04:24:50.003" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9579" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9584" CreationDate="2015-10-09T05:26:21.397" Score="8" ViewCount="245" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do a lot of trekking and visiting waterfalls. &#xA;I have a digital camera, however, I cannot take pictures in these wet environments (rain, waterfalls, etc.) because I do not feel comfortable risking my camera from getting water damage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Is there a Do-It-Yourself waterproof case that will allow me take pictures in these environments?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8006" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-10-11T10:23:47.140" LastActivityDate="2015-10-11T10:23:47.140" Title="How to take pictures in the rain with a digital camera, so that lens doesn't get damaged?" Tags="&lt;photography&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9580" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-09T05:46:04.857" Score="2" ViewCount="128" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to design my coffee with shapes like hearts or any other possible shapes using the coffee creamer but I find it hard. Any suggestion?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried creating a design in a typewriting, putting it in the top of coffee cup (I've already put coffee and hot water in it) then pouring a 1 teaspoon of creamer on it. The results is not good, I didn't achieved the the heart shape design.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastActivityDate="2015-10-09T11:09:51.197" Title="How can I easily design my coffee with coffee maker?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-10-09T15:11:12.887" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9581" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9413" CreationDate="2015-10-09T07:10:48.647" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can insert the tubing inside the container such that opposing walls don't touch and leave it open for a day or two till all water is evaporated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9855" LastActivityDate="2015-10-09T07:10:48.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9584" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9579" CreationDate="2015-10-09T12:46:39.553" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can easily create a waterproof case for your Camera (Digital Camera, Phone Camera, everything except for DSLR witch you did not mention you had so I am making an assumption.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Based on my assumption, One common method of waterproof DIY is to use a food preserver (Vacuum's the air out then seals it.) This method will work with your camera, phone, anything you need. The beauty of it is, if your use this method for your phone, the audio still can be heard, the touch screen still works, etc... so its 100% adaptable and usable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are using DSLR, you will need to consider a complete enclosure since the lens connects to the base unit. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here is the Vacuum I am referencing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LKb9G.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LKb9G.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Food Vacuum&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastEditorUserId="9367" LastEditDate="2015-10-09T13:24:39.383" LastActivityDate="2015-10-09T13:24:39.383" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9585" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2015-10-09T13:29:41.480" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easiest and fastest way to clean out ANY jar for recycling...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2-3 WET paper towels with liquid dish soap. Use your elbow grease and just wipe the jar, the paper towel will pick up enough left over food to make it recyclable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recycling doesn't have to be a tedious job that requires 10 minutes of soaking. They just don't want people throwing in stuff that spoils and causing issues with he rest of the recyclables. Do a quick wipe and rinse, the thicker the paper towel the more it will pick up, quick fast and easy...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-12-12T01:02:46.670" LastActivityDate="2019-12-12T01:02:46.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="9586" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-09T18:37:38.577" Score="2" ViewCount="1007" Body="&lt;p&gt;Various blog posts and articles suggest that freezing a pair of tights will make them last longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From a blog named &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eclipsedmoon.net/how-to-keep-tights-from-ripping/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Eclipsed Moon&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Put your tights in the freezer.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I thought that this was a silly old-wives tale, but it actually does&#xA;  work! Putting your tights in a plastic bag and storing them in the&#xA;  freezer when you aren’t using them helps keep the material firm and&#xA;  less prone to ripping.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From an &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.purewow.com/fashion/How-Freezing-Your-Tights-Will-Change-Your-Whole-Damn-Life&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;article on &lt;em&gt;PureWow&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Good thing there’s a super-easy trick for extending the life of your&#xA;  tights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;You freeze them.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Yes, it sounds crazy, but hear us out: The next time you buy a new&#xA;  pair (and before you wear them), run them under water until they’re&#xA;  damp. Then place them in a plastic bag and freeze overnight. Take them&#xA;  out and give them a day to defrost and thaw out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You only need to do this once — after that, you’re good to go. The&#xA;  chilly temps firm and strengthen the individual fibers of your tights,&#xA;  making them less susceptible to runs later on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm skeptical.  My questions are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Where is the evidence?  Are there any controlled studies confirming this phenomenon?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does the water make any difference?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is this advice for storage, one-time treatment, or both?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it is indeed effective as a one-time treatment, why don't they come pre-treated from the factory?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it works, why does it work?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9874" LastActivityDate="2015-10-09T18:58:14.843" Title="Does freezing tights make them more durable?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-10-09T18:58:36.140" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9587" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9586" CreationDate="2015-10-09T18:48:40.560" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the second method (and likely in the first), it's probably not the cold that's doing it, but the dampness -- it's well known that nylon strengthens when it absorbs water.  The waiting overnight (and probably, in the first method, the condensation from taking them out of the freezer) lets water get into the nylon fibers and strengthen them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-10-09T18:48:40.560" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9589" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9595" CreationDate="2015-10-10T01:56:49.767" Score="1" ViewCount="1286" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have over 10,000 hockey cards that I am trying to sort and somehow put them on the computer. Is there any programs or scanners that can do this? If not what would be a fast way to enter them into the computer? Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9888" LastActivityDate="2015-10-11T10:16:45.763" Title="Best Way To Sort Trading Cards" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9590" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6221" CreationDate="2015-10-10T22:32:40.720" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Obtain a piece of ruled or graph paper and thicken the lines with a black permanent marker (preferably on both sides but make sure the two sides are aligned).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place this lined paper on a sheet of transparent plastic or glass supported by thick books or on a glass table.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Orient a flash-light or table lamp so it shines up through the paper.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the paper you are writing on on top and write!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastEditorUserId="9624" LastEditDate="2015-10-12T15:16:57.857" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T15:16:57.857" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9591" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9449" CreationDate="2015-10-10T22:34:26.210" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This remains on the 'unanswered' list so I'll answer it in order to change that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As Terry says. The answer is to spray a very small amount of WD40 down one edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastActivityDate="2015-10-10T22:34:26.210" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9592" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9589" CreationDate="2015-10-10T23:24:34.953" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I agree with the previous poster that getting the cards into a computer is kind of a faff (I enjoy that British-ism).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But you asked a sorting question - I am assuming the cards aren't in any particular order? It is worth thinking about sorting algorithms before you dive in -- the sort of inefficient sorts that are taught in intro Comp Sci are helpful. I did this recently with a similar number of cards and used a sort of bucket sort by year (I could know at a glance what year the cards were from). I would place them in a small number of buckets and then bucket sort the buckets until I hit where all the cards by year. Then manufacturer and I then stopped. It was an afternoon project and (admittedly) a kind of obvious solution, but I ended up with a decently sorted batch of cards that I packed and stored nicely to wait another few decades until I decide busting them open might be worthwhile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9911" LastActivityDate="2015-10-10T23:24:34.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9593" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8106" CreationDate="2015-10-11T04:47:21.360" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a method i've heard of, but have not yet used, as we haven't been so desperate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mark your territory.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spread pee from an adult male around the perimeter of your property. Animals will smell it and won't dare to enter. However, people might smell it also... You'll have to refresh it every so often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="141" LastActivityDate="2015-10-11T04:47:21.360" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9594" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9597" CreationDate="2015-10-11T07:05:29.353" Score="0" ViewCount="185" Body="&lt;p&gt;My shoe laces seem to wear out quite often. However, all my shoes have different numbers of eyelets and some even have hooks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As stores have laces sealed and just sold by stating how long they are, is there a rule of thumb for getting the right length of shoelaces on the first purchase?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastActivityDate="2017-01-08T07:46:11.097" Title="How long is a piece of [shoe] string?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9595" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9589" CreationDate="2015-10-11T10:16:45.763" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Basically as I see it you have three options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Forget about it, and keep them sorted outside of the computer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buy/acquire a duplex card scanner with automatic document feeder&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rig a camera with some sort of automated picture taking&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although I do believe that the first option might be worth considering as this otherwise will be a time consuming event, I'll give some more details to the other two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Duplex card scanner with automatic document feeder&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to scan that amount of cards, you need to make it somewhat automated, hence you need a scanner with automatic document feeder. In addition you don't want to load the stack twice to get both sides of the card, so you need a duplex scanner scanning both sides at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly you don't want the cards to be bent too much, I assume, so you need to make sure that paper path of the scanner is as straight as possible. This rules out ordinary copy/printer/scanner multi-taskers as they tend to send the paper around rolls both to get it through the apparatus, but also to do the dual side scanning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore I would suggest looking/search for &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=duplex+card+scanner+with+feeder&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;duplex card scanner with feeder&lt;/a&gt; or similar and see if you can't find something to suit your needs. And we don't do product recommendations on this site (Not, that I know a a particular product which does this well either).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that even with a document feeder, you'll most likely only be able to pass it up towards a 100 cards at a time, so it'll still take plenty of time. But if the scanner is good enough, you might get OCR (Optical Character Recognisition) as well, which would enable you to search textually through your cards afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Rig a camera (or two)&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option, even more time consuming, would be to rig a camera and lights so that you put a card at a fixed place and then take a snap of it, either using a timer or a foot switch or some other kind of remote triggering device. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is kind of like stop motion photographing, which can be used for this kind of endeavour as well. Advantage is that in this kind of setup you'll likely automate the transfer from the camera to the computer, and you'll have manually adjusted focus so it stays put, and you can automate any cropping of pictures as they all are in a fixed position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Downsides is that you'll have to flip cards to get the backside (unless you rig a dual camera version, and put the card on a glass plate), and you'll have to manually go through all 10 000 cards, and if not doing anything fancy on the computer you'll only have a picture (and not text). Although it is possible to do OCR afterwards with images.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-10-11T10:16:45.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9594" CreationDate="2015-10-11T13:31:52.483" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if this qualifies as a hack, but just do the math:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You need to have two ends to tie together of a somewhat appropriate length, estimated at 4 times the distance between the eyelet columns, or find a given constant you are satisified with&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The laces needs cross over at the bottom and top of the eyelets, that is twice for each pair of eyelets&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In other words, given 6 pairs of eyelets, and an approx distance between the left and right column of eyelets to be 5 cm (or 2 inches), you'll get a formula like the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;lace for tieing plus number of eyelets, multiplied with the distance between eyelet columns&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For 12 eyelet pairs with a distance of 5 cm (or 2 inches) this would give &amp;quot;2*4 + 12&amp;quot; multiplied with 5 cm (or 2 inches) giving 100 cm (or 40 inches)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way of putting this is: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Start of with 40 cm (or 16 inches) and add 10 cm (or 4 inches) for each pair of eyelets&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;But,&lt;/strong&gt; your safest bet is simply to pull out either the one lace which are still intact, or the two pieces of broken lace and simply measure the length.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-10-11T13:31:52.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9598" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-11T17:49:33.837" Score="0" ViewCount="169" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually(always) I am in a hurry. So I want my bicycle to run faster. What can I do rather than oiling to make it run really fast in a single paddle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9602" LastActivityDate="2015-10-11T18:52:08.647" Title="How to make my bicycle run faster?" Tags="&lt;bicycle&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-10-11T18:50:48.863" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9598" CreationDate="2015-10-11T18:52:08.647" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pump up your tires! In my experience, even when in a hurry, the extra time spent on getting the tires up to maximum pressure usually pays off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1488" LastActivityDate="2015-10-11T18:52:08.647" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9600" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9607" CreationDate="2015-10-11T23:00:49.207" Score="1" ViewCount="1702" Body="&lt;p&gt;When reading &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/123/4490&quot;&gt;Ηow can I keep my jeans&amp;#39; zippers from unzipping on their own?&lt;/a&gt;&quot;, I remembered having a pair of jeans with buttons or rivets instead of a zipper, and that these always came undone. And fixing that, is kind of uncomfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, how can I keep the rivet fly or button jeans closed up? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T15:15:09.747" Title="How can I keep my button/rivet fly jeans closed?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9601" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6221" CreationDate="2015-10-12T01:36:29.457" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest buying a colored A4(or whatever size you need) paper to use as guides instead of using a ruler like you tried. By making the colored paper perpendicular to your working paper you can use a replace guide/mask to the lower limit of your line. you can slowly move the colored paper down as you write more lines making sure your colored paper is perpendicular and you are moving down approximately the same amount each time you start a new line.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9939" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T01:36:29.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9602" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9484" CreationDate="2015-10-12T04:12:21.460" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lot of shops will punch one for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could go to a shoe repair shop or a menswear shop and ask if they can punch the hole for you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4244" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T04:12:21.460" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9604" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9484" CreationDate="2015-10-12T10:46:10.503" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I generally use the pointed end of scissors for punching a hole into my belt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once, it manages to pierce to the other end, start rotating it, while simultaneously drilling in; until the hole of desired size(or diameter) is punched in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the scissors isn't sharp enough, then using the hack suggested by @Hawk&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8195" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T10:46:10.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9484" CreationDate="2015-10-12T11:21:17.893" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For many years, I've used the awl point found on many multitools (&lt;em&gt;vis.&lt;/em&gt; Leatherman) and multiblade pocket knives.  I just use pressure on the belt's metal tongue to make a mark, then take off the belt and drill through with the awl point by rotating back and forth.  Once it pierces through, a few additional rotation strokes will enlarge the hole enough for the tongue to push through readily, and you're good to go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T11:21:17.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9607" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9600" CreationDate="2015-10-12T14:43:47.540" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a couple of stitches in each buttonhole to make it a little smaller - check you're not making them too small so the button or stud won't go through, but you need to have them so its reasonably tough to push through the hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T14:43:47.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9600" CreationDate="2015-10-12T15:15:09.747" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Glue a thin leather disk to the inside of the part with the hole and make a slit in it by pushing the tip of a sharp knife through the buttonhole, &lt;strong&gt;DO NOT DO THIS WHILE WEARING THE JEANS!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T15:15:09.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6221" CreationDate="2015-10-12T15:18:46.473" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another solution is to place a sheet of carbon paper on top of the paper you are writing on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place a sheet of ruled or graph paper on top of the carbon paper and align them well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Push down hard on the pencil.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Afterwards you can thicken the faint writing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note:&lt;/em&gt; Makeshift carbon paper can be rather tediously manufactured by filling in one side of the graph paper with a pencil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-10-12T18:16:46.217" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T18:16:46.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9611" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9760" CreationDate="2015-10-12T20:52:50.280" Score="0" ViewCount="2283" Body="&lt;p&gt;A while back I played a video game with &lt;a href=&quot;http://saintsrow.wikia.com/wiki/Zimos_(character)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;a character who spoke entirely in auto-tune&lt;/a&gt; (Warning: link is NNSFW: Not necessarily safe for work).  I thought it was a really fun idea and have been trying to replicate it in real life with varying degrees of success.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried various programs and apps like Tune-Me or I-am-T-Pain, but nearly all of them require the user to record an audio snippet, process the audio then play it back.  This batch processing approach takes far too long and is cumbersome considering how much auto-tuning I plan to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My best attempt so far used &lt;a href=&quot;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jazarimusic.voloco&amp;amp;hl=en&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;an android app called Voloco&lt;/a&gt; to produce auto-tune without needing to process the audio in batches.  It works well, but there's a very noticable delay (~.5 seconds).  In practice this makes it nearly unusable because my voice isn't synced with the auto-tuned output.  Anyone nearby can hear my spoken voice separate from the auto-tune and it comes out like 2 people talking over each other (or rather one person singing over another).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My plan is to have a battery-powered speaker hooked up to my phone which is hooked up to microphone.  I will have the phone somewhere away from my mouth (maybe in my pocket), the microphone next to my mouth or pinned on my shirt collar and the speaker(s) either mounted on my shoulders or in a backpack.  &lt;strong&gt;I've got everything working so far, but I need to mute myself from people who could be standing as close as 5 ft from me without preventing the microphone from picking up on my voice.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is my plan, but I welcome any advice or alternatives.  If someone has a way to achieve real-time auto-tune without all this I'm happy to take a look. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want to use to speak to people close to me (5ft - 15ft), not auditoriums or across yards.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I need to be able to carry the entire setup on my person.  I'm willing to use a backpack if necessary, but I'd much prefer a solution that could be stored entirely in my pocket(s)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Even though it will be disorienting, I don't mind hearing my own spoken voice as well as the auto-tune.  I really only care about the people around me.   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;My only other restrictions are that I don't want to spend a lot of money (&amp;lt;50$) and that I'm not really capable of doing any tricky electronics.  I can may be solder something without electrocuting myself, but passed that I'd need to get a professional.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there are any other questions leave a comment and I'll update the list.  Thanks in advance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7804" LastActivityDate="2015-10-21T15:05:31.100" Title="Help achieving real-time auto-tune effect" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;sound&gt;&lt;music&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9611" CreationDate="2015-10-12T20:58:59.970" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place a spinning fan near your mouth and talk through it - it can give a interesting autotuned type voice if done correctly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2015-10-12T20:58:59.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9614" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9644" CreationDate="2015-10-12T23:08:48.243" Score="23" ViewCount="46838" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a number of keys on my keyring - screen door, main door, garage door, some random key that I don't know where it goes, etc. When I purchased the house, the previous owner placed different coloured zip ties on each key for identification and snipped the tails off. This is pretty clever but adds to the bulk of the keyring. What is another good way to identify the keys? The heads are assorted shapes and sizes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-07-05T02:19:26.043" LastActivityDate="2020-04-28T06:37:34.313" Title="What is a good way to organise and identify keys on a keyring?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;locks&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9615" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9611" CreationDate="2015-10-12T23:39:29.460" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps a handheld massager placed somewhere near the back/chest might give the desired effect.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qlLHY.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qlLHYm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Homedics HHP-350 Handheld Massager, Percussion Action&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Example:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedics.com/percussion-action-handheld-massager.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.homedics.com/percussion-action-handheld-massager.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="121" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-21T13:01:19.970" LastActivityDate="2015-10-21T13:01:19.970" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9616" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2015-10-12T23:52:39.330" Score="26" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have added notches to the side of the key head in the past. One of the &lt;strong&gt;advantages&lt;/strong&gt; to using this method is that you can find the correct key in the dark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start with this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gGlPO.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gGlPO.png&quot; alt=&quot;Image of a key&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a file to the edge of the key head. Move it back and forth to create a furrow.  End up with this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BrOUC.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BrOUC.png&quot; alt=&quot;Image of a key with notches filed into the large turning area&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add as many notches to the key as you require. If your key has a flat edge that isn't used by the pins to unlock the lock, you can also use that side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-12-12T02:40:00.957" LastActivityDate="2015-12-12T02:40:00.957" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2015-10-13T00:50:44.833" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coloring the keys is a good way to go. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For coloring I would suggest nail polish,  which is quite durable. Other spray paint might be tried as well, but nail polish is really accessible and easy to apply. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want you could even mark keys with letters or numbers or symbols. But please take care not inviting thieves by writing house number or address on the keys. Make the markings subtle and the meaning known only  to you and those using the keys. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T00:50:44.833" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9618" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2015-10-13T01:06:39.837" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've often seen people solving this problem by using &lt;a href=&quot;http://amzn.to/1GafsBM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;colored key caps&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amzn.to/1GafsBM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZR9HSt.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;eight colored key caps of different colors&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if you are like me and want to avoid extra weight/volume, you can use &lt;a href=&quot;http://amzn.to/1GafxWe&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;dot stickers&lt;/a&gt;. Stick one on each side for faster lookup. (update: according to another user, such stickers often have the color rub off in your pockets)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amzn.to/1GafxWe&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/anB4Kt.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;a sheet of dot stickers&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4720" LastEditorUserId="4720" LastEditDate="2017-11-07T03:35:00.353" LastActivityDate="2017-11-07T03:35:00.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9620" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8045" CreationDate="2015-10-13T04:45:46.950" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I scanned all my CDs into lossless FLAC files on a file server, and stored the origianal discs in plain flat plastic envelopes that are archival quality for that purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each track or album has metadata attached, and I used different directory structures for each genre as appropriate.  The computer can search based on any attribute, and I can make playlists and symbolic-link directories to organize how I want on dumb players that just show the directory structure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The entire original disc set (sans jewel cases) fits in a nice wood and leather chest. Another program called Readerware keeps an inventory I can search by any field: once I find the disc by any way of searching, I can see the actual disc name (say, an anthology collection) and a &lt;em&gt;storage&lt;/em&gt; field can remind me where I put it; e.g. is it in the Christmas collection or the Chinese collection etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use &lt;strong&gt;Readerware&lt;/strong&gt; for books too. If you don't scan but need frequent access to the hard media, that's what I do with books and DVDs. The &lt;em&gt;storage&lt;/em&gt; field tells me which box it's stored in or which shelf it's kept on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XcfaV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XcfaV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;Note that envelopes in a tray is &lt;strong&gt;much easier to insert things into&lt;/strong&gt; that Jewel cases! I use DiscSox products.  For my 500+ DVDs I have pull-out trays with flat envelopes that are 1/5 the bulk of DVD boxes. Tall index cards for each letter of the alphabet, and inserting a new item is no big deal, unlike re-arranging hard jewel cases across shelves!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T04:45:46.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9621" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6522" CreationDate="2015-10-13T04:58:44.750" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I buy cans in a 24-pack box and spaced the shelves to fit that. The whole box goes in, period. The box dispenses from the front.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T04:58:44.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9623" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9594" CreationDate="2015-10-13T05:12:47.103" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a 100-foot length of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachute_cord&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;paracord&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and use that instead of laces. They are the ultimate shoelace, and might be the last you need without breaking again!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut to length, and form the aglet by melting the plastic with a lighter and rolling it with a wet thumb-and-finger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I learned about paracord from a TV episode &lt;a href=&quot;http://m.natgeotv.com/ca/going-deep-with-david-rees/how-to-tie-your-shoes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Going Deep with David Rees: &lt;em&gt;How to tie your shoes&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, and it demonstrated how paracord is stronger and more durable than common shoelaces.  I found a short &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98otYZo6TYA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;on YouTube&lt;/a&gt; from this eposide, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastEditorUserId="2255" LastEditDate="2017-01-08T07:46:11.097" LastActivityDate="2017-01-08T07:46:11.097" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9624" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="139" CreationDate="2015-10-13T05:50:14.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I agree these hard keyrings are &lt;strong&gt;incredibly annoying&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please try to not use your nail, you are too likely to break it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are the solutions that come to mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a knife (not one with a cheap blade, you certainly don't want to break it). Though, it still requires some practice to get the right gesture. And you are guaranteed to damage the blade edge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find a lighter keyring. Sorry no photo for now, but you can find &quot;cheap&quot; keyrings that are made of a much thinner wire. They perfectly do the job and are suuuuch a pleasure to manipulate.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Or, you can always carry a staple remover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4720" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T05:50:14.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9627" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8106" CreationDate="2015-10-13T07:20:32.453" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Liking cats I know that they like it safe and secure, do&#xA;not like surprises and generally &lt;em&gt;hate&lt;/em&gt; water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to wait until you see the cat coming into your garden. When it prepares itself to defecate, you take &lt;em&gt;this&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3sHhr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3sHhr.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Super soaker&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;which you filled with ice-cold water and...&lt;strong&gt;surprise&lt;/strong&gt;. The &#xA;range of the soaker should make it possible that the cat is not&#xA;prepared .&#xA;Hit it one or two times and the cat won't bother to visit you ever&#xA;again. You should be aware that you should not do that if you&#xA;actually like the cat, it will not forgive you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4476" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T07:20:32.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9628" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2015-10-13T07:22:57.943" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try to group them together in small clusters based on your daily activity, and even put them in a sequence based on step by step usage. Add a label rather than a color on each key, especially if you have a lot. If the keys keep adding, an idea would be to switch &quot;technology&quot; (badge-based access systems etc.).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9859" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T07:22:57.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9336" CreationDate="2015-10-13T08:46:43.197" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Windex will take apart blood stains in clothes. Ammonia, the cleaning ingredient takes apart the fat molecules that make up the blood cell wall.&#xA;Meat tenderizer also works but is quite expensive. A similar enzymatic cleaning agent is oxy clean. Like hydrogen peroxide it uses oxygen to clean with. Hydrogen peroxide is well known as a bleaching agent for organic matter, I.e. lightening human hair. Since silk is formed of a similar protein structure to human hair I would not recommend it as a cleaning agent for silk, especially if coloured.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps your friend could mail the tie to a reputable cleaner? A tie is lightweight and easily shipped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The real solution is for your friend to prevent nosebleeds to begin with. Keeping hydrated is key.&#xA;In desert countries water features are often designed into residences for exactly this reason, purposes of humidity and hydration. Indoor fountains can be even tabletop sized and still hydrate their vicinity. If there is no way to even introduce a personal fountain, perhaps there is a public swimming area. &#xA;Perhaps your friend could swim more? And try that nasal saline sprays to keep his nose wetter? And take his vitamin c and e and k1&amp;amp;2 to help his epithelial cells to recover faster and with clotting??&#xA;By the way, the dry winter cold here also can cause nosebleeds. There is a cream similar to polysporin that can be gotten in pharmacies here. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9978" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T08:46:43.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2015-10-13T09:05:23.703" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use order and memory.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start by removing any keys you don't &lt;em&gt;need&lt;/em&gt; on your keyring. They're just adding to the bulk from the off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I order my keys by frequency of use and by direction where one way represents locks at the front of my house and the other way represents locks at the back of my house. The car key is the &quot;root&quot;, the key next to this is &quot;forwards&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While this exact pattern might not work for you, I'm sure you could come up with something similar to suit. If you &lt;em&gt;need&lt;/em&gt; a lot of keys, I'd consider two keyrings linked together with i.e. one for work and one for home, or one for inside and one for outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4vBAf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4vBAf.jpg&quot; width=&quot;450&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-28T12:55:37.150" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T12:55:37.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9631" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-13T09:17:43.687" Score="5" ViewCount="1319" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't mind insects but having a spider crawl over my hand while I'm trying to sleep is just ridiculous. I lived in a shared house which is a bit old.  I noticed insects including large spiders and silver fish. Are there any lifehacks to get rid of them? I've heard of keeping a cracked chestnut in each room to repel spiders. I once tried the sticky traps but found they didn't work well as the bugs could feel the material and know not to walk over it. We do try to keep the place clean but the bathroom has quite a few silverfish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-10-13T18:20:52.983" LastActivityDate="2017-09-23T19:35:24.540" Title="How to reduce creepy crawly insects in the house?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9632" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-13T10:58:22.037" Score="5" ViewCount="920" Body="&lt;p&gt;The items in question are in fact sports equipment, for an outdoor sport. Its a niche sport, we had to manufacture the equipment ourselves, so there is no standard way to move it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main problem items are the wooden bases for the goals. These are heavy, maybe 20kg each, and about 1m across, and there are 6 of them. They are hexagonal sheets of wood, maybe 2 inches thick, with a large block of wood in the centre on one side. We cannot put wheels on them as this would present a trip hazard during play.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are lots of other lighter items too, mostly rods (roughly 1m long, PVC), hoops (1m wide, plastic), dodge-balls and a tackle-bag. We tend to have a fair number of people to help carry these, but if there was a way to move them with less people that would be good too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The route is about 1km total and its half on the street and half over short grass. We move them twice a week every week. The current suggestion is to move them with a car, but the car would not be able to get very close and fuel cost is an issue. We can't afford to spend much on this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Summary;&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Is there a cheap way to regularly move bulky, heavy things across grass and pavements?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9984" LastEditorUserId="9984" LastEditDate="2015-10-13T11:56:56.467" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T16:38:29.087" Title="How to move heavy (~50kg) bulky (~1m cubed) items a short (1km) distance?" Tags="&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9633" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9631" CreationDate="2015-10-13T11:10:08.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try closing your windows after sunset. Most bugs are attracted to light, so they will enter en-mass when its brighter in your room than outside. Even if you only shut out certain types of insect this should help break the 'ecosystem' in your home and drive the rest out eventually too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9984" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T11:10:08.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9632" CreationDate="2015-10-13T11:44:54.760" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;How are the bases shaped?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At item is easier to move if it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;has wheels&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;is tall enough to push&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So if it it is normally flat it can be upended, as I see done with choir risers and the like. It can have wheels built-in, and the package to move should be a handy shape.  So we need to know more about the shapes and what goes together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Foes each station get carried off in a different direction,  or does the entire stack traverse the course and you drop off one unit at intervals?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T11:44:54.760" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9631" CreationDate="2015-10-13T11:53:44.077" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spiders are not insects. They are &lt;em&gt;beneficial&lt;/em&gt; so don't kill them.  If their prey is not present they won't be either, so spiders will take care of themselves.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I spray the baseboards once a year or so, and renew the spray at the doorway and pantry after the floor is mopped.  I use bait huts in the pantry and window sills.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since silverfish eat books and clothes, sweeping and washing won't take care of it. You need to have a professional treat the house to get rid of the infestation.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastEditorUserId="2255" LastEditDate="2015-11-19T20:42:45.107" LastActivityDate="2015-11-19T20:42:45.107" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9636" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6163" CreationDate="2015-10-13T12:12:39.033" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make it far less tangle-prone by making the wires thicker and stiffer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take some soft clear tubing (typically vinyl) and slit it with a razor or x-acto knife, then press the wire into the slit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T12:12:39.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9631" CreationDate="2015-10-13T12:56:18.107" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can tell you that the chestnut thing absolutely does not work - I watched a spider clambering over one in the doorway last year. Its difficult to keep them out in old houses, they get in through small cracks everywhere, but it might be worth trying a spider repellent spray, something like No More Spiders, which you can buy over the internet. They're based on peppermint, so you could make your own by using peppermint oil mixed up in a sprayer with a bit of warm water. You spray around doorways and windows to discourage them, but best not used on fabrics like carpets. Trouble is, with old walls, their points of entry may not be restricted to doorways and windows...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for the silverfish, they're a problem associated usually with damp areas, unfortunately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T12:56:18.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6006" CreationDate="2015-10-13T13:02:09.380" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you used real glass, you can &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; clean it.  I used acetone to clean the scanner glass when it had fogged from outgassing of plastics inside the scanner.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So when you get something onnthe glass that doesn't wipe off easily, remove the glass and clean it in the dishwasher or with acetone or whatever. It is not limited to a dainty little damp rag!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For material to be scanned, use compressed air to blow off dust. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away finger oils: typical microfiber cleaning cloths have both oil-loving a d watar-loving fibers, which is why they can just wipe smudges off your touch screen without any liquids.  It will work the same for the photo prints.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use cotton gloves. They are sold for specifically for photography/concervation/archiving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T13:02:09.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9639" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2015-10-13T13:29:16.790" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;The floating judgement box should work - I guess you could double decoy by putting an old keyboard in the box. Got to be irresistible to any cat ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SExzn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SExznm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7040" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-13T13:42:21.163" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T13:42:21.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9640" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2084" CreationDate="2015-10-13T13:58:04.287" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;To unclog the drain from hairs use ZIP-IT&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9dYJIm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HLgoZ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just insert it into the drain, wiggle it little bit and pull it out with all the nasty stuff, repeat until clean. To prevent the drain from clogging again put a drain strainer in the drain. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9dYJI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9dYJIm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2116" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-13T18:43:40.567" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T18:43:40.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9641" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9642" CreationDate="2015-10-13T16:48:36.340" Score="6" ViewCount="893" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I have a logitech wireless keyboard/mouse combo that I love the layout of. It's very ergonomic and I would prefer to keep using it. The problem is is that it only comes in wireless, and my pc is setting at just the very edge of it's reliable range. Sometimes signal drops out and I miss letters, or it takes a long time for letters to get there. I don't want to rearrange my desk for what should be wireless, but at the same time, I'd like to keep the keyboard. Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastEditorUserId="1419" LastEditDate="2015-10-13T17:11:00.580" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T17:11:00.580" Title="How can I improve my wireless keyboard &amp; mouse reception?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9642" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9641" CreationDate="2015-10-13T16:48:36.340" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most people think of wireless as no wires coming from the computer, I realized, my computer needs some cables (power, video, network) so one more isn't going to hurt. I got a USB extension cable, and plugged the wireless receiver into that. I now have the cable with the receiver taped the underside of my desk right under where my keyboard sits (If you have a glass desk you may need to get more creative if you want to hide it). For all intents and purposes, my keyboard and mouse are wireless, but I still get great reception.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T16:48:36.340" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9643" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2084" CreationDate="2015-10-13T18:21:52.913" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a temporary, over-the-weekend solution, try using depilatory -- women's hair remover cream or gel, or men's beard powder.  These preparations contain very mild hydroxides, akin to lye but much weaker (safe for multi-minute skin contact) -- but in a matter of an hour or so, will dissolve enough hair to weaken the clog and allow one of the other solutions (poor man's plunger, or very-very hot water) to finish the job -- without running out to buy something when shops are closed and you're wet and soapy.  Even better, they're something that might be on hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a bonus, they're mild enough that they won't harm even the cheap plastic pipe in a mobile home (they are, after all, safe for skin with limited exposure).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T18:21:52.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9644" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2015-10-13T19:06:21.913" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since I have lots of different color permanent markers, but not lots of different colors of nail polish, I use my wife's clear nail polish.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mark the key up with the sharpie - I usually put a dot on - and then a drop of clear nail polish to cover it and keep it on there.  Once dry, it stays on there forever -  or until you use nail polish remover to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9996" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T19:06:21.913" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2015-10-13T21:55:03.710" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;1/4&quot; Professional 36pc &lt;strong&gt;Letter &amp;amp; Number&lt;/strong&gt; Stamp Punch Set &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fs0rF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fs0rF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B005ESSZNC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2866" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T21:55:03.710" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9647" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9631" CreationDate="2015-10-13T23:58:16.397" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way I've taken care of spiders (and others that like a home in my home) is to remove their homes the first time you notice it. Clear webs as soon as you see them. Kill any spider you see. Use the spray others recommended. Keep food out of the room so their prey doesn't come around. They'll figure out it's not a good place for them. Maybe they'll stay in your housemates' rooms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My wife runs a bookstore. They sometimes pack sage with the books to repel silverfish. Burning it around the area works too though they don't do that in the store. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9688" LastActivityDate="2015-10-13T23:58:16.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9648" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-14T01:10:04.133" Score="9" ViewCount="288" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's that time of the year where I go through a box of tissues a week due to a runny nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I optimally use a tissue so as not to waste that much while at the same time not getting any on my fingers?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9689" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-10-20T12:25:34.230" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T12:25:34.230" Title="Optimal tissue blowing strategy?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9649" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9648" CreationDate="2015-10-14T02:51:24.547" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't crumple; Fold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...And fold carefully. Fold over or in half the soiled part once or twice and then re-use the dry area. Do that as many times as you might need. Maybe 2-4 times per tissue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10003" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-14T13:04:07.227" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T13:04:07.227" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4252" CreationDate="2015-10-14T03:12:08.747" Score="2" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I will not accept Wet Wipes as an answer. I find that Wet Wipes often&#xA;  give me a rash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try to find a wet wipe that does not contain&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylchloroisothiazolinone&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Methylchloroisothiazolinone&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10003" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T03:12:08.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9648" CreationDate="2015-10-14T06:11:24.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can tear each tissue in half before you use it, thereby getting two uses out of each tissue. Make sure to tear along the grain of the tissue paper, which is (in my experience) along the main crease in the tissue. You can stuff the unused half back into the box for later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T06:11:24.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9653" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-14T12:35:18.783" Score="128" ViewCount="19301" Body="&lt;p&gt;Like many people, I don't wish to receive unsolicited phone calls/texts/emails from people who are trying to sell me something or scam me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am aware of passive ways of dealing with the problem but I am asking here for ideas for actively discouraging such calls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want to discourage the same people from calling me twice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want to discourage them from calling other people. In other words I want to stop cold-calling altogether. I believe it has no useful place in the modern world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for novel ways of causing the maximum inconvenience and expense to these annoying people. Of course I am only interested in law-abiding methods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If possible I would like the methods to be scaleable to the status of a campaign.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To repeat, I'm aware of passive solutions but I want ideas for active solutions that will hit these people hardest and preferably in their wallets. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm very grateful for the answers so far. However they are very low-level solutions. I realise I wasn't clear enough. It is easy enough to annoy the grunts on the front line and anyway they are used to it. I am looking for ways  to inconvenience the decision makers at the highest possible level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastEditorUserId="9368" LastEditDate="2015-10-18T00:59:45.750" LastActivityDate="2020-05-03T22:04:31.040" Title="Best (law-abiding) ways to inconvenience cold callers?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="30" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="41" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9654" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2015-10-14T13:26:44.833" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since nobody has mentioned it: Split it up into multiple rings.  E.g. you can put your work keys on one ring, your home keys on another, and the car keys on a third, then link all the rings together.  This has the advantage that if you need to separate them for any reason (say, to give your car keys to the repair shop, or lend your home keys to the neighbor when you go on vacation so they can water your plants), it's as simple as separating that one ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10020" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T13:26:44.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9655" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9657" CreationDate="2015-10-14T13:36:07.053" Score="5" ViewCount="878" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in Germany and as Ned Stark never got tired of saying: Winter is coming. &#xA;I ride my bike to work in the morning and back home in the evening. As of right now, my biking gloves manage to keep my hands from freezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd rather avoid wearing bulky gloves which prevent me from grabbing my keys from my trousers pockets for example . &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In terms of heat preservation I remembered glasses with additional layers filled with air to prevent beverages from warming up or cooling down too fast. &#xA;Could a kitchen glove under my biking glove produce a similar effect?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there other suggestions? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10019" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T14:25:58.503" Title="How to keep your hands warm while biking outside without using bulky gloves" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;bicycle&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9656" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-14T13:59:51.520" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sound interested then say &quot;&lt;em&gt;Wait a moment, I have to take something off the stove&quot;&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then walk away.  They hang up eventually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;(I used to keep an emergency whistle by the phone - blowing it removes the eardrums of the caller.  But that probably isn't legal and it annoyed the neighbours)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T13:59:51.520" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9657" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9655" CreationDate="2015-10-14T14:13:57.610" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try using &quot;pogies&quot;. These are sleeves that are attached to your handlebars, allowing you to slip your hands in and out easily. Pogies allow you to go barehanded when you would normally need gloves and to wear light gloves when you would normally need heavy mitts. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CvGFV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CvGFV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;bicycle pogies&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10021" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T14:13:57.610" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9655" CreationDate="2015-10-14T14:17:47.503" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two variations over the same idea, and that is to make cover for the bike handles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Build an air deflector on the bike handles&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are a little handy, you could build air deflectors around the bike handlebars, which would deflect the cold air from your hands. This would in turn mean that you could use ordinary bike gloves for much longer, as the hands are not directly in the cold turbulent air flowing around your handlebars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Use cayak mitts or paddle mitts&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the winter time when paddling at sea I've used these and they are really comforting. I foresee that you can use these mitts around bike handlebar as well. If you use a large enough pair, you leave the mitts on the bike, and then simply insert hands with bike gloves into the mitts when you want to ride your bike. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update:&lt;/strong&gt; Here is an &lt;a href=&quot;//bikepackersmagazine.com/pogies/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; listing specific mitts for biking similar to the kayak mitts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-10-14T14:25:58.503" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T14:25:58.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9659" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-14T14:43:27.813" Score="34" Body="&lt;p&gt;Answer in a foreign language. For the cold caller it's usually not worth trying to communicate with someone who you share no common language, since they are usually on the clock to make commission.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2046" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T14:43:27.813" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-10-14T15:36:56.813" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a little time and are in a reasonably small space, there is a technique that will make it much easier to catch (or kill) the fly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First a bit of background. A chemical called &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenosine_triphosphate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)&lt;/a&gt; is required for muscle contraction. When a muscle fiber contracts, it consumes a tiny amount of ATP from its reservoir. It takes a bit of time to refill the reservoir, so a lot of muscle activity will deplete the reservoir and make muscle contraction quite difficult.  This occurs in your own muscles and, more importantly, in a fly's wing muscles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The idea then is to simply keep the fly flying until such time as it has used up so much ATP that it simply cannot react to even the slowest attempt to swat it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I try to do is corral the fly into a small room in the house (bathrooms work best), often using the &quot;single light on&quot; trick mentioned in &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/1802/10021&quot;&gt;@Mooseman's answer&lt;/a&gt;.  Then whenever the fly lands I wave my rolled up newspaper (or whatever) at it in order alarm it and keep it flying.  Over time, the fly reacts more and more slowly to this harassment.  After a few minutes I can just tap the fly with my weapon of choice with no trouble whatsoever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10021" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T15:36:56.813" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-14T15:46:47.817" Score="107" Body="&lt;p&gt;When the cold caller asks for you, say &quot;Just a moment, I'll get them.&quot; and then place the phone next to the stereo and let it play, like hold music.  Every once in a while get back on in your best message machine voice and say &quot;Your call is very important to us, please stay on the line and your call will be answered in the order it was received.&quot; Having been a cold caller in the past (shudder, nightmares) I can tell you that after a while they will make a note not to call you back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T15:46:47.817" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9662" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2015-10-14T15:53:24.627" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This sounds really weird, but it works.  I accidentally left the lid off a pickle jar after giving my kids the last two pickles.  When I saw the jar about an hour later, there were 3 flies dead in the vinegar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T15:53:24.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9663" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-14T16:07:24.427" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;I note you're in the UK, where, very recently, a landmark change has been made in the law written to protect consumers from this type of harassment. Link below to a report by the BBC, but you need to find out the name of the company which is calling, then tell them you're going to report them to the Information Commissioner's Office - I'm pretty sure they'll be aware of the massive fine issued recently to a particular company harassing people regarding PPI claims.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31616523&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31616523&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, do what I do - I am really, really rude and act furious. As soon as I realise what the call's about, I cut right across them and say where'd you get my number from, then carry on with something like (with a withering, sarcastic tone) I haven't had any PPI nor have I had an accident, but you will if you ever call this number again, remove it from your list immediately. I even throw in the fact they've had the temerity to disturb my dinner and how dare they (I've heard them apologise while I'm still ranting). For politeness on the site, I have left out the expletives; these may be none, very few or many and varied, depending on how bored/irritated I am, usually finishing with two little words used the world over and cutting the caller off. Funnily enough, they don't ring back...not really sure why, might be because I'm female and they feel like their mum has just given them a roasting, given the callers are always male, and they don't want to face it again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-10-15T15:06:36.223" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T15:06:36.223" CommentCount="17" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9664" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-14T17:08:37.140" Score="1" ViewCount="585" Body="&lt;p&gt;I walk a lot, but the act of walking keeps on loosening my shoelaces, to the point that sometimes as often as every 10 minutes or so I'm re-tying my shoes. This gets really annoying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some ways of preventing my shoes from coming untied so easily?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Answers which accommodate chronic hand problems (arthritis, RSI, etc.) would be especially appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4139" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T19:02:37.430" Title="How to keep shoes from coming untied?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-10-14T19:05:49.547" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9664" CreationDate="2015-10-14T18:53:17.020" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The standard trick when I was a kid was to use shoe laces that were a few inches longer than the minimum, and after tying the laces normally with extra long bow loops, tie the &lt;em&gt;bow loops&lt;/em&gt; in a half hitch over the existing knot.  Works great, but it's a good bit more work to untie intentionally...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T18:53:17.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9666" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9664" CreationDate="2015-10-14T19:02:37.430" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nylon laces are slippery, though strong. Pine resin (sap) dissolved in alcohol or acetone makes an effective anti-slip agent. Apply a bit to the laces at the knot, or dip them in it. The knot can still be untied, but it takes more effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative is to replace nylon with cotton laces... but I find they break more often. Even better, &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0008E8IRA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;elastic shoe laces&lt;/a&gt; stay tied and stretch a bit so that shoes can be slipped on, a help when one has arthritis.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T19:02:37.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9667" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7341" CreationDate="2015-10-14T20:43:42.343" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The question is: Do you need a freezer? Many people can live without one. Instead of using ice from a freezer, you can use cold water from the fridge. Since the fridge is only at about 4C, and not -18C as the freezer, you get less heat transfer whence less heat produced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In general, the smaller the fridge area to the outside, the better for efficiency (with 0 being the best). Actually, the old fridges with the freezer inside the fridge were better in this sense, since you didn't have any heat leakage from the freezer, just from the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4540" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T20:43:42.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9668" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-14T21:32:13.793" Score="48" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, this doesn't apply to the UK specifically but here's my approach:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Never answer unsolicited calls from an unknown number. From anyone. Ever. Calls from a number that I don't recognize go straight to voice mail. If they don't leave a message, they'll never hear back from me. If it's important, they will either leave a message or find another way to get in touch with me. No truly important communication occurs &lt;em&gt;only&lt;/em&gt; by telephone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9755" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T21:32:13.793" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9669" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-14T21:32:56.620" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my country, when you receive this kind of call, they usually ask your occupation right from the start, if you are employed and all, and then they decide if it's actually viable to continue the call.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's the case, I find that it's most effective to say that you are unemployed, with no income of any sort. This seems to work really well, at least with me, because they usually have a database where they try to trace your profile to see if you are a potential customer, which services would attract your attention...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if you can't afford their services, well, it's a total waste of their time to call you, at least in the near future. I rarely receive this type of call now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10053" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2015-10-19T13:01:51.373" LastActivityDate="2015-10-19T13:01:51.373" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-14T21:50:48.647" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One solution is (and this depends whether in your country telemarketers target private or business numbers) to &lt;strong&gt;tell the callers you're not a private (or a business) number, whichever they're not interested in&lt;/strong&gt;. Telemarketers are interested in people who can listen to their talks (automated or in-person) so if it's not possible, they will cross you off the list soon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way is to set your phone in &lt;strong&gt;fax machine&lt;/strong&gt; mode (real or faked) while you're not expecting any calls. Surely, cold callers have systems in place to quickly stop trying on numbers that appear to be impossible to get people on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastEditorUserId="179" LastEditDate="2015-10-15T10:07:04.870" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T10:07:04.870" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9671" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9677" CreationDate="2015-10-14T22:12:16.150" Score="6" ViewCount="387" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an aircraft model in my bedroom and saw a spider web attached to the wing today. I want to find the spider. How would I best do this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10055" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-01-14T16:08:33.873" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T16:08:33.873" Title="How to find a spider when there is a spider web?" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-14T22:12:57.920" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Three-way the call with&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;your ex&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;another business&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a fax machine&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a friend who loves trolling&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the previous cold-caller&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;or if you need immediate results:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;911, what is your emergency?&quot; &lt;em&gt;(or whatever number you use)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user10054" LastActivityDate="2015-10-14T22:12:57.920" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T07:34:02.080" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want a novel, legal and amusing way to discourage telemarketers, there's always Lenny.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.toao.net/595-lenny&quot;&gt;http://www.toao.net/595-lenny&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're really committed, set your number up with a premium rate for callers. You'll start to actually enjoy the calls, asking questions and stringing the telemarketer along. Though your friends and family might not find this so entertaining when they get their next bill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10068" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T07:34:02.080" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T09:29:29.360" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on your country, but we have a do not call list. Put your phone number on that list, if they call you, tell them you're going to report them. Unfortunately, this doesn't cover some stuff, from memory it's religious and charity calls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1693" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T09:29:29.360" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T09:35:56.297" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;The technical solution:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are more pricey routers available which are able to connect&#xA;to a telephone line (like &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz!Box&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;AVM Fritz!Box&lt;/a&gt;). After the setup you can&#xA;filter every call which suppresses the number (which is almost&#xA;always the case because the cold callers &lt;em&gt;do&lt;/em&gt; know that they&#xA;are illegal) and you have two options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;a) Blocking. The calls are never connected.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;b) Answering machine (the answering machine is completely silent,&#xA;   you do not even notice if someone on the machine, it is only&#xA;   indicated by blinking). I set up&#xA;   the voice of the answering machine to silence (or if you want,&#xA;   use heavy breathing...) and the call-center worker does not &#xA;   realize he is on an answering machine &gt;:-).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is also a wonderful tool against stalkers and phone harassment:&#xA;Simply set up all unknown calls to the answering machine and only allow trusted people to call you personally. In case of harassment it is better&#xA;to use recording to have evidence, the user interface of the router gives you the number and the exact time of the call.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;@chasley:&#xA;I would like to give a way to inconvienience the bosses, but that is&#xA;not possible. One investigative journalist from Germany, &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%BCnter_Wallraff&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Günter Wallraff&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt; (the very same which is famous for his quarrel with &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bild&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Bild&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;),  worked undercover for a call center. They are hiring jobless workers or workers with low income, &lt;em&gt;partly with support from the official job center&lt;/em&gt; (hey, people are working, hooray). They get contracts not only from shady businesses, but also from big respectable firms (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj2oXMdZ4sk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;British Telecom&lt;/a&gt;). They simply do not care a bit, and you cannot inconvienience them legally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4476" LastEditorUserId="4476" LastEditDate="2015-10-23T17:38:28.883" LastActivityDate="2015-10-23T17:38:28.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9677" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9671" CreationDate="2015-10-15T12:13:53.807" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the web is still inhabited by a spider, you could try to gently blow on the web. This will cause it to start vibrating, making the spider believe a bug is caught in it. It will come out of its hiding place (on one of the corners of the web) to sting the bug. This is when you can kill/catch it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9772" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T12:13:53.807" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T12:38:03.653" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have three fixes for this, with different results:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As I am in the USA, my phone number has been on the Do Not Call list as long as the list has existed. I used to get good results reporting callers, but I think all the call centers have moved out of the USA, so this is no longer effective.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As suggested in earlier responses &quot;Please hold&quot;, put the phone down, get on with life, and hang up about 5 minutes later. Reasonably effective.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The one that could completely solve the problem if more people used it: I keep a list of companies I am boycotting. Any business whose products or services are advertised during a cold call to me goes on the list for a year. During that period, I try very hard to avoid doing business with them &lt;strong&gt;even if I was a customer before the call&lt;/strong&gt;. If more people did this, cold calling would result in a reduction in business, and companies would stop doing it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10076" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T12:38:03.653" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9679" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T12:49:13.117" Score="77" Body="&lt;p&gt;Print the &lt;a href=&quot;http://egbg.home.xs4all.nl/counterscript.html&quot;&gt;telemarketing counterscript&lt;/a&gt; and keep it next to your phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know how much it annoys the caller, but it might make things more fun for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ERvpa.gif&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ERvpal.gif&quot; alt=&quot;counterscript&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10081" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-16T13:42:42.723" LastActivityDate="2015-10-16T13:42:42.723" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9680" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T14:28:37.307" Score="11" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be creepy. Heavy breathing, asking someone if they wear a uniform, and so on will freak out most cold callers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Say &quot;I inform you I am recording this conversation&quot;. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Give the phone to your half-deaf grandparent with dementia, if you have one.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be borderline threatening, without crossing the border. Say as if you were talking to someone else in the room: &quot;John Smith, CaldCallers Company. Do you track? Oh, we already have him? Add the mark and trace, how long will it take?  Sorry, I'm back, what were you saying Mr. John Smith?&quot; You know, mafia impression and all.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10089" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T14:28:37.307" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9682" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9632" CreationDate="2015-10-15T17:19:15.007" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't state where you live, but I'll assume UK since you've posted a question about UK over at academia.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This means that &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EUR-pallet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Eur-Pallets&lt;/a&gt; should be readily available at your location; i found used ones on ebay for about €10 each. They are rated to hold 1250 kg, which should be more than enough for your use case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fasten some wheels like &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.de/St%C3%BCck-Transportrollen-lenkbar-125mm-Gummibereifung/dp/B0033YV38S/ref=pd_sim_sbs_60_2?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;refRID=16X0VEGTKA2MT02ENKXC&amp;amp;dpID=51OrwkeOYNL&amp;amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt; to the corners. Use the biggest screws you can get (that fit the holes); since the corners of the pallets are made of chunks of solid wood, they should hold on well. (Did you note that pallet+wheels are advertised as &quot;often being sold together&quot; on Amazon?)&#xA;As half of your route is over grass, you'll probably want to get the largest wheels you can get, this will help with bumps. Skateboard wheels are another option if you can get them cheaply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might even fix small pieces of wood to the top of the pallets to hold your stuff in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Result:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b2mVB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b2mVBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Image of EUR pallet with wheels&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7972" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-10-15T18:00:15.827" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T18:00:15.827" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T17:29:08.730" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This response only applies to calls by a real human agent:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Several answers so far have suggested to tell the cold callers to wait a moment and put the phone down (indefinitely).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest an extended version: Ask them to explain the details of their offer. You do not have to listen to what they say, just make sure you are aware of when they finally stop talking. Then, say, you hadn't quite understood, or you had to leave for a moment, or something like that, and ask them to explain again&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;. Repeat until the annoyed cold caller hangs up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, cold calling people is their job. I want them to work for the money they get, not idle. A job where you can idle much of the time is attractive. A job where you have to work endlessly and get a feeling that your work is in vain is unattractive. An unattractive job has a chance of requiring higher payment at some point, or at least a higher frequency of people quitting. Also, occupying more time of those cold callers sounds good, too. These are probably the only effects on the decision makers that can be achieved directly via the cold call itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;: Make sure not to use any words that could be remixed to indicate agreement to buy anything. The details of this are language-specific, but for instance, when asked whether you'd like more information, don't respond &quot;Yes, I do.&quot;, but rather something like &quot;Explain, please.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10101" LastEditorUserId="10101" LastEditDate="2015-10-15T17:37:03.563" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T17:37:03.563" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9684" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9688" CreationDate="2015-10-15T17:43:21.007" Score="3" ViewCount="217" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to remove tiny red ants from falooda seeds, or urad dal.&#xA;I have spread the seeds on a paper, but then also they are not going away. How do I get rid of them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10103" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-10-15T21:26:21.013" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T21:26:21.013" Title="How to remove ants from seeds like falooda?" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T19:48:47.957" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My favourite is to actually answer most of the questions affirmatively until they hang up. This actually offers the most value, so for PPI claims, have you had an accident, why yes am glad you rang, when was it, only recently, were you injured, yes, but it was nothing; I was only off work for a couple of weeks and the aches are mostly cleared up now after six months, etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You get the picture. If you tell them all six in the people carrier lost their legs they will normally spot the wind up. Often you will get past the outbound sales person and get someone a bit more knowledgable. 25 minutes is my best so far :) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another is: No, that doesn't suit, but my colleague in the office has/needs x or y. Then choose a speaker phone number that you can all gather round :) Make them wait a bit so you can get a coffee and some notepads to pass suggestions on :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10109" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2015-10-19T13:03:20.043" LastActivityDate="2015-10-19T13:03:20.043" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9686" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T19:59:41.153" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you ever mis-dialed a number and been greeted by a high pitched two-tone sound followed by a recorded message &quot;the number you have reached...&quot;?  Years ago, I had one a device (I think it was called a Tele Zapper) attached to my phone that did the same thing and it worked wonders.  As soon as the handset was picked up, it emitted that same two-tone sound telling the caller that my number was not in service.  People would stick around, but robocallers immediately disconnected - and purged my number from their system.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8269" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T19:59:41.153" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T20:08:26.357" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;My ISP was calling me at least 4 times a day each in my home and mobile to offer a upgrade in my plan. I'm not interested and every time they called I told this to them. I don't know if it's illegal, but after 10 days of these calls, my patience ran out and I told them &quot;Ricardo is dead. He passed away this morning.&quot;&#xA;I didn't receive another call in the last two days! So far, so good!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10111" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T20:08:26.357" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9688" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9684" CreationDate="2015-10-15T21:16:46.987" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure of the size of a falooda seed, but if the ants are larger then you should be able to shake them through a sieve (or fine colander) to separate them from the ants. Then you have a sieve full of ants, though, which is pretty icky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option, if it's all right to get them wet, is to submerge them in water. I believe the ants will most likely float, and you can skim them off the surface of the water. It may not work 100% the first time, so you may have to then pour out the water and transfer the falooda seeds to another water-filled pot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the ants are removed, I recommend keeping your seeds in a sealed container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T21:16:46.987" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9689" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T22:28:42.427" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some excellent ideas here. They have led me to an idea of my own so I shall answer my own question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find out the private number of the people who run these businesses. Then pass that number on to every scam you can think of.  Get them onto every mailing list in the world. When they get home they will face an endless stream of other people trying to sell them something they don't want. Poetic justice!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All I need to do now is find out who these people are and discover their home numbers and/or addresses. Hmm... not so easy.  If it is a well-known firm then their work number would do. Imagine them spending all day picking up the phone to other morons who are just as irritating as they are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What do people think? Is this workable? If so I might even set up a name and shame website. Set them on each other and let them get on with it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastEditorUserId="9368" LastEditDate="2015-10-15T22:33:46.277" LastActivityDate="2015-10-15T22:33:46.277" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9690" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-15T23:51:27.660" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;What has worked for me in the past is to actually just waste their time. When telemarketers call, I use it as an opportunity to get to know a stranger. Ask them about their life, the weather, where they are, etc. If you act really sort of happy and genuinely interested in what kind of people do this job and how they live, or what got them into it, you can easily waste 30 minutes of their time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I once asked this guy on the phone about what time it was, where he was and what kind of place was it, about his family, or girlfriends, etc. Every time they answer, you just ask another sort of &quot;get to know you&quot; kind of question. I really tried to build a friendship with the guy, and he felt really comfortable telling me all kinds of things. Then he said &quot;Well, my friend, let me ask you about...&quot;, and I just hung up on him. I wasted lots of his time, the company's money, and I learned something interesting about life outside my bubble. If you got enough people to spend 30 minutes on the phone to not make a sale, you would affect the profits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, this doesn't work with robot calls, but then you really should have caller ID by now, and just never answer &quot;Unknown Caller&quot; or suspicious numbers anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way... yea, it can waste your time too - if you really had something to do - and there might be better solutions out there, but I figure you're doing two things: you're growing as a person, and being a turd in &quot;The Man's&quot; punchbowl. It's not much, but even small drips of water can cut stone over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10116" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2015-10-19T09:56:33.940" LastActivityDate="2015-10-19T09:56:33.940" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9692" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-16T03:50:20.610" Score="1" ViewCount="630" Body="&lt;p&gt;My sleep schedule is really messed up. I stay up well past midnight and I feel like I need at least 1 nap during the day. How can I reset it? At times I find it impossible to stay awake when I should be awake. I would like to aim at being asleep at midnight and waking up at 8 (given what I'm doing that already is a difficult goal).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One contributor to the problem is I have swimming practice at 9:30-10:30PM and I'm supposed to eat a meal with protein and energy after it. Also, I live in a shared house and find it disturbing when the roommates close the door when using the bathroom at night. Actually that may be a reason why I take naps during the day: it's when fewest people are home and therefore is the quietest. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastActivityDate="2015-10-16T12:52:50.797" Title="How to reset sleep schedule" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-10-19T09:54:44.423" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-16T12:47:17.033" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally, I go along with it, but give them fake stories.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a call about the accident I had?  I go off for hours, start crying, explaining how it gives me nightmares, I close my eyes and all I see is the headlights coming towards me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payment_protection_insurance#Controversy&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PPI&lt;/a&gt;? It's how my dear wife killed herself due to financial worries, if only the PPI had paid out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's &quot;Microsoft&quot; calling up about my computer problems? I suddenly become the most inept computer operator you'll ever meet; one finger typing, not being able to follow simple instructions, reading every damn thing on the screen except what they want &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;etc etc. Sometimes they catch on quite quickly. The longest I've had was the PC one where I kept a guy on the phone for 45 minutes. The longer they're not scamming me, the longer they're not scamming someone else. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2755" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2015-10-19T15:25:16.343" LastActivityDate="2015-10-19T15:25:16.343" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9695" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9692" CreationDate="2015-10-16T12:52:50.797" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;As Bamboo mentioned, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You cannot realistically expect to be doing physical activity, at 10PM and come home, eat, then pass out easily, especially if you nap during the day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Think of it this way, a common method before going to sleep is to remove yourself from electronics and bright screens etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason is because this will help cue the biological signals of our brain, that it is time for rest. If you stay up on a computer, looking at the screen, processing information (watching videos, learning about something etc), your brain activity will be high, and it takes a while for your body to slow down (think of car temperatures, it takes a while for your car to go from normal operating temp, to cold (hours of time). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would ditch napping as the first thing, this will make you more tired (at least until you get into a CONSISTENT sleeping schedule)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTES:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make Mornings Bright. Light tells your body's clock when it's time to&#xA;wake up. Keep Nights Dark. At night, dim the lights to cue your body&#xA;that it's time for sleep&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;WORKING OUT Needs to be before noon. A high-intensity cardio workout late        in the day can disrupt sleep&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before your target sleep time: To prepare your body for bed, try doing something to relax. Take a warm bath or listen to calm music.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-10-16T12:52:50.797" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9696" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-16T14:44:38.073" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;One very amusing way to dismiss cold callers is to put on your best sultry voice and say;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;“I would be &lt;em&gt;delighted&lt;/em&gt; to answer &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; of your question my dear, but this is a premium service and we will bill your number at a rate of £15 per minute. Is that ok, sweetie?”&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They hang up so fast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9984" LastEditorUserId="9984" LastEditDate="2015-10-23T07:23:54.427" LastActivityDate="2015-10-23T07:23:54.427" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9632" CreationDate="2015-10-16T15:27:09.347" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find moving heavy objects on some sort of &quot;base&quot; is easiest by just &quot;walking&quot; them.  That is, tilt them to the side a bit so part of the base is raised, push that side forward, let it down, tilt the other way, etc.  Kind of a rocking motion, back and forth. If you think of the far 2 sides of the base as the &quot;feet&quot;, you'll see the &quot;walking&quot; action .. ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's sports equipment, it sounds sturdy enough to stand up to this type of movement. (some things are fragile enough this doesn't work well ;) )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works nicely regardless of terrain, I've moved large cement blocks up stairs using this method as well. Fairly easy to manage on your own. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;[edit]&#xA;hmm, when I first read the question, I saw the &quot;short distance&quot; .. now I just noticed &quot;1km&quot; (funny definition of &quot;short&quot;)... heh&lt;br&gt;&#xA;well, it'll get the item to the car, anyway .. ;) lol&#xA;[/edit]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2665" LastActivityDate="2015-10-16T15:27:09.347" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9632" CreationDate="2015-10-16T16:02:13.973" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about a wheelbarrow? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The wide wheel(s) should easily be able to handle grass without sinking, and its very design is to move reasonably heavy loads over reasonably short distances. (Which might make it not a life hack! )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the size you need, prices are about £20-£60&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MdxEb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MdxEbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ernestdoe.com/wp-content/uploads/content-banners-showroom-wheelbarrow1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;[Source]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-26T16:38:29.087" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T16:38:29.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9699" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-16T16:07:31.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you berate the person with obscenities, most of the time the person on the other end will take you off their list.  An ex-gf used to work a call center and that was one of the only ways to get taken off - since if the employer didn't allow the person marked off the employees could sue for hostile work environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is perfectly legal and allows you to blow of steam, if you are morally capable of doing this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2315" LastActivityDate="2015-10-16T16:07:31.120" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9702" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-16T20:44:18.367" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;All the answer seem to be torturous or far-crys or abnormal stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some legal and normal answers:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If they are trying to sell something, just tell them that you already have that. They would stop trying to sell that specific thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also what also works is telling you know what they are doing. Saying &quot;I know that you are trying to scam me, I'm not an idiot, but you are for trying to scam me. Never call back.&quot; and hanging up will probably keep them away from you. (calling someone an idiot might be considered hate crime, according to the caller, removing the &quot;, but you are for trying to scam me&quot; will help you secure yourself)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Giving a life lecture works well too: &quot;Do you really want to be a scammer? Is prison where you want to end your life?[...]&quot; They usually hang up to this, and don't call you anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7452" LastActivityDate="2015-10-16T20:44:18.367" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-16T23:50:09.233" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;As with most things, the best possible answer to this question is found in &lt;a href=&quot;https://xkcd.com/757/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;an xkcd comic&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LUOeF.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LUOeF.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2711" LastEditorUserId="2244" LastEditDate="2016-04-22T23:05:11.580" LastActivityDate="2016-04-22T23:05:11.580" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9706" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-17T11:24:26.687" Score="6" ViewCount="15636" Body="&lt;p&gt;Note - This is not a duplicate of &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/5853/how-can-i-effectively-black-out-my-room-for-sleeping-cheaply-and-such-that-i-ca&quot;&gt;How can I effectively black out my room for sleeping, cheaply and such that I can still open the curtains during the day?&lt;/a&gt; because &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;I don't want to black out my room&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and I am specifically excluding the answers to that question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Excluded&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Blackout blinds/curtains/window-covering - I tried blackout blinds but they were unsuitable. I like to sleep with the windows open. They were affected by the wind blowing them away from the window frame. In any case &lt;em&gt;I do not want to black out my whole room&lt;/em&gt; - just prevent light from reaching my eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Elasticated sleep-mask - This is my current solution. It works but there are problems with comfort and slippage. I want to move on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Question&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What novel method can I use to prevent light from reaching my eyes whilst sleeping?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One possible answer I have thought of is to use black eye-makeup to paint my eyelids.  As a man who has never used makeup of any kind, I am reluctant to try because (a) I don't know if it will be effective in blocking light (b) I don't know how easily I would be able to remove it (c) I don't know if constant application and removal would cause skin problems (d) I'm not sure if it will be expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is my solution viable?  If not, how else can I shield &lt;em&gt;just my eyes&lt;/em&gt; rather than wearing an uncomfortable and unreliable sleep-mask? Note that I want the room itself to remain illuminated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-06-03T21:40:40.400" Title="Alternatives to sleep masks and black-out curtains" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9707" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2445" CreationDate="2015-10-17T11:36:03.807" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a better quality (but much more expensive) pillow. I did this and the manufacturer's process for cleaning the down before use is extreme, involving several washes and removal of unwanted material - hence the price.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My pillow has no detectable smell. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively remove the down from the pillow and subject it to your own regime of tough cleaning before returning it to the pillowcase. My guess is that you will only have to do this once - the farmyard smell won't come back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Possible cleaning method (with disclaimer) - I have no idea if it will work, but remove the down and soak it overnight in a bucket of biological washing powder to remove organic matter. As I say, this part is guesswork so try with a sample first and don't blame me if something goes wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastEditorUserId="9368" LastEditDate="2015-10-17T11:41:04.190" LastActivityDate="2015-10-17T11:41:04.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9708" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-17T12:12:08.170" Score="2" ViewCount="109" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am trying to optimize my daily commute. I usually walk slightly over a kilometer (slightly under a mile) (asphalt sidewalk) to the station I depart from and about the same distance from the station I arrive at to my destination.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are buses, but those are a bad option due to heavy traffic. I can rent a city bicycle for my &quot;home - station&quot; segment, but not for the other segment. So I settled on bying a... &quot;personal transportation device&quot;? (is there a word for it?)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are lots of them on the market: skateboards, bikes, electric skateboards and electric bikes, roller blades, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugCMXct4nrs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Skyrunners&lt;/a&gt;, waveboards and longboards, scooters... I need to pick one that is&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fast (my goal is cutting travel time, after all)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Small, so that I can take it with me on a train. Moscow Metro doesn't allow bicycles, because &lt;a href=&quot;http://img0.joyreactor.cc/pics/post/%D0%BC%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B2%D0%B0-%D0%A0%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BF%D0%B0-%D0%BC%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%80%D0%BE-1889217.jpeg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What would be my best bet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10159" LastActivityDate="2015-10-19T13:10:02.120" Title="Skateboard, roller blades or?" Tags="&lt;time&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-10-17T18:52:18.687" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9711" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-17T14:17:06.610" Score="3" ViewCount="1088" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of rimless titanium prescription frames. I love it. I want to keep it forever - I know this isn't possible but i'd like to extend the life of the current pair I have. The specific model has been discontinued and I'm stuck with this pair so I need to hack it for longevity. I have another pair of different glasses - but as mentioned, this one is special -its successor is not a fit for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently the screw fits into the frame itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a bad design. The screw often strips, and then the arm is loose. I know its titanium, but it strips. Glue is obviously not a option - eyesight regresses and I already need to replace the lenses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question, considering that it is titanium, considering what the frame looks like, would it be possible to (and Im really happy to pay someone with a steady hand for this but I'm asking if its possible to) drill a hole right through where the screw is, and then attach a good looking nut on one of the sides (screw one side with nut on other side)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The idea is to get rid of the thread in the frame that holds the screw -as this is the weak point, and if it ever does break, its simply a matter of getting a new screw and nut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have a better idea of how to get past the problem of the screw fitting into the frame? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TvnAF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TvnAFm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Rimless Prescription&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10165" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-19T13:08:46.987" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T04:12:53.517" Title="Pair of rimless prescription titanium glasses : screws fit into frame but strips. Hack to fix?" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9712" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9708" CreationDate="2015-10-17T14:55:36.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Skyrunners are fine if you're actually going to run all the way, but you'd probably need a shower afterwards. A bike would be good, but again, you'd probably need a shower AND somewhere to chain the bike up for the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd go for rollerblades or rollerboots - you can take those off and keep in a bag for the journey (the same bag you'll have our shoes in on the way to the station if you get the ones you don't wear shoes with). You'd get there faster without running at all. Electric scooter is the second option, not sure which of those would take up less room in a crowd, but I don't think a scooter would fit in a bag...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-10-17T14:55:36.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9714" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-17T15:17:26.657" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't mind tempting fate, tell them &lt;em&gt;Your Name Here&lt;/em&gt; has passed away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works well for me, I rarely get people calling twice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: I used to do IT work for a call center which did cold calling, when somebody had died, we removed their number from our data&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3974" LastActivityDate="2015-10-17T15:17:26.657" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9648" CreationDate="2015-10-17T17:38:22.820" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to have the same problem. I would go through a whole huge box of tissues with every cold. And... now I don't. It is very rare that I need very many any more. I don't know why this changed... but it changed at the same time I stopped eating anything with pesticide, perservatives, artificial color/flavor, etc. and eat more saturated fat (especially butter and full fat milk), and avoid anything processed. (which was about 10 years ago).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also anything you can get with lots of proper vitamin D3 (possibly not synthetic added stuff like in pasteurized milk) should help, but you have to take it earlier ... maybe before the symptoms. Organic butter made from milk in the spring (which looks more yellow but does not list color in ingredients) is one good food source. Another food source is liver. A good natural suppliment source is cod liver oil. And the best source is sunlight... which is not in good supply during the winter, which is most likely why colds are more common in the winter. The idea of temperature having anything to do with it is not supported in any scientific way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also I find that drinking less water, or drinking less at once, spread out over more time helps... but can't say if that's healthy or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10170" LastActivityDate="2015-10-17T17:38:22.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9716" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7985" CreationDate="2015-10-17T18:22:45.420" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just stop using anti-perspirant which is the most common cause of this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10170" LastActivityDate="2015-10-17T18:22:45.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7764" CreationDate="2015-10-17T18:56:37.620" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to whatever other method you find, buy eggs straight from the farmer (at his farm or the market). It's cheaper, better for the local economy, and they are &lt;strong&gt;fresh&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The store bought eggs may be many weeks old already, and they have ridiculous regulations (varies by region, may also affect your farmer direct ones), like using soap or hot water to wash them, which (1) removes protective natural coatings and (2) due to hot and then cold temperature sucks dirt in the pores of the shell. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ask the farmer how he washes them. (and the best answer may be &quot;not at all&quot;, so don't reject that answer... the best is to wash them before you use them rather than before buying)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10170" LastActivityDate="2015-10-17T18:56:37.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9718" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6975" CreationDate="2015-10-17T19:07:50.280" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a creeping mattress topper (memory foam). I solved it with double sided carpet tape. This works but of course I don't have to remove the topper to wash it and you would with the sheets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also buy &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.diy.com/departments/diall-universal-rug-grip-l15m-w900mm/189592_BQ.prd&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;rug slip stoppers&lt;/a&gt;. They are not adhesive so you can remove and replace the sheet. They are designed to stop sideways travel. They are also breathable. One problem comes if they prefer sticking to the sheet rather than the mattress! You then have to use double-sided tape to fix the rug-grip to the mattress! The real problem comes if the fabric of the sheet or the mattress cover won't grip or suffers from pilling. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not sure if I am recommending these ideas but at least you are aware of the pluses and minuses!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastEditorUserId="9368" LastEditDate="2015-10-18T12:17:16.683" LastActivityDate="2015-10-18T12:17:16.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-10-17T23:00:04.757" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just say you're not interested. Say like &quot;Hello random person! I don't care about your deals so please don't call me again!&quot; then hang up. You could also make a recorded message which you can play when you receive a cold call. Make it sound weird and roboty. You could also use this convenient UK site for 10 ways to help stop these cold callers: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.which.co.uk/technology/phones/guides/ten-tips-to-stop-cold-calls/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.which.co.uk/technology/phones/guides/ten-tips-to-stop-cold-calls/&lt;/a&gt; (This is not spam) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastActivityDate="2015-10-17T23:00:04.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9711" CreationDate="2015-10-18T00:54:23.920" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Glue headless screws into the holes in the arm (frame), insert the screws into the holes in the lens (make sure they are long enough to protrude from the other side) and use nuts to hold the lens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2015-10-18T00:54:23.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9711" CreationDate="2015-10-18T05:36:16.107" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have the answer, and I've used it. Drilling out the hole is quite easy, since it's just enlarging the hole already there to remove the threads. Use a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eternaltools.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Tungsten-Carbide-Micro-Twist-Drills.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;tungsten carbide drill bit&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;em&gt;hand-hold&lt;/em&gt; the bit -- just a few turns with finger-tips should bore out the threads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;N.B.&lt;/strong&gt; Tungsten carbide is hard but quite brittle, so do not apply &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; force other than gentle twist and pressure. Do not force the bit sideways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-10-18T05:36:16.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9723" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-18T06:19:31.647" Score="-1" ViewCount="1261" Body="&lt;p&gt;We all know that aluminium foil is far cheaper than heatsink. In  some cases aluminium foil works like a heatsink. So I want to use aluminium foil instead of heatsinks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10179" LastActivityDate="2015-10-18T19:01:32.640" Title="Is it possible to use aluminium foil as heatsink?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-10-18T19:49:45.680" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9726" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9723" CreationDate="2015-10-18T19:01:32.640" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bad idea.. The lateral heat spreading into 0.1mm foil will be 20x less than into 2mm Al plate, so save up and buy the plate if you have anything above 100mW to keep cool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it possible?  Get a handbook of materials, look up the thermal conductivity, look up handbooks of heat transfer, and you should be able to confirm that a 2mm square of 0.1mm foil will help with loads in the 1mW to 20mW range but be insufficient for anything much bigger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10191" LastActivityDate="2015-10-18T19:01:32.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9728" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7330" CreationDate="2015-10-18T22:43:07.470" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although my &quot;stack of cards&quot; answer was pretty popular, I came up with another idea that I've started using myself. It works for disposable razors, but it might also work on your disposable blades.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a fine-point permanent pen.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Each time the blade is used, draw a small &quot;tick mark&quot; on the blade.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you get to 10 ticks (maybe 5 ticks on the right and 5 on the left?), it's time to replace the blade.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I've been drawing the tick marks on the handle of my disposable razors.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-10-18T22:43:07.470" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9730" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9787" CreationDate="2015-10-19T08:55:13.223" Score="1" ViewCount="2485" Body="&lt;p&gt;Due to mishandle some color of cloth sticked to the iron box surface . Now i cant use because that color sticks on cloth I iron . So give some hacks to remove that color from iron box .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8006" LastEditorUserId="8006" LastEditDate="2015-10-19T12:47:12.953" LastActivityDate="2015-11-14T00:33:50.893" Title="How to remove sticky color from iron box" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7330" CreationDate="2015-10-19T14:08:11.993" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Our solution ended up being simple, but specific to our setup. I have accepted the most popular answer, but I share my solution in case it helps anybody else. I have a shelf/alcove in my shower that looks similar to this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r2uDK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r2uDKm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;shower alcove&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We store our razor in this alcove. When we change the blade and use it for the first time, we place it on the tile furthest to the left. Each time one of us uses the blade, we move it one tile to the right when we put it back. When the razor has reached the 3rd or 4th tile, I know its time to replace the blade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6995" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-19T16:13:12.037" LastActivityDate="2015-10-19T16:13:12.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9733" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-19T20:15:22.883" Score="13" ViewCount="17302" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd like to punch something like this to destress:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uweFX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uweFXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have one though. What general household items can I put together to allow me to do the same?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Moderator note:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &quot;Mind hacks&quot; are off-topic here. This question is about a &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/substitute-tool&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;substitute-tool&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;substitute-tool&lt;/a&gt; for a punching dummy, not about reducing stress. Please answer accordingly. &lt;em&gt;Thank you!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1426" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-10-26T23:40:22.807" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T23:40:22.807" Title="What can I punch?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9734" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-19T20:56:29.370" Score="1" ViewCount="215" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was wondering if there any tips, diets to make my beard thicker, It grows at a healthy rate(length wise) but it's not as thick as I would want to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2015-10-19T20:56:29.370" Title="Growing a thicker beard" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;shaving&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-10-19T23:34:47.640" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9735" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-19T22:20:09.290" Score="7" ViewCount="7836" Body="&lt;p&gt;So despite me telling her a thousand times not to use the crappy plastic food containers, my sister still put my lunch into a crappy plastic food container. My lunch consisted of tuna and had quite a lot of oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course because the plastic container is complete crap, it leaked tuna oil all over the inside of my backpack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I clean my backpack, remove the oil, and smell from the material? Without damaging the backpack in any way. The backpack is a bright green on the inside with white meshing in places and a black outside. I fear that the green will run and ruin the rest of the material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9689" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-10-20T12:23:47.497" LastActivityDate="2015-10-21T15:23:10.070" Title="How to remove tuna oil from backpack?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9736" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9733" CreationDate="2015-10-20T03:51:05.250" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it does not have to be human-shaped, you can just prop up your mattress against a wall. Since it's soft, you can punch it out to your heart's content. A wall also does nicely, I've found the pain of your fist crashing into hard concrete quickly relieves any frustration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10207" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-10-20T18:30:39.163" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T18:30:39.163" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9733" CreationDate="2015-10-20T10:39:46.637" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Also, you can punch two pillows combined. However , it may not be useful for training. Maybe just for reducing the stress level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10212" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T10:39:46.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9738" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9735" CreationDate="2015-10-20T10:55:50.830" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may try to spill some salt on the area. Salt would drain some oil from backpack. After that, you have to wash your backpack with soap. :/&#xA;Sorry for the incident&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10212" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T10:55:50.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9733" CreationDate="2015-10-20T11:04:02.003" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;A 50 lb bag of dog food inside a sleeping bag or large laundry bag may provide a satisfying impact without significant risk of hand injury.  Failing that, a well-stuffed bag of laundry can also sub for a heavy bag.  Either one can be upgraded with a printed photo or drawing of a face taped on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="1419" LastEditDate="2015-10-21T17:33:02.067" LastActivityDate="2015-10-21T17:33:02.067" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9740" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9735" CreationDate="2015-10-20T11:26:41.800" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Having to deal with the same kind of problem in the past (olive oil in a backpack), I recommend you wash your backpack or the oiled part with really hot water, gently rubbing it with the hands, using gloves if you don't stand hot water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending of the material composing your backpack, only water should not damage it, even hot. Be careful though with glued parts like straps, as really hot water could make it melt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9698" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T11:26:41.800" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9733" CreationDate="2015-10-20T13:48:43.363" Score="3" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roll up a carpet onto a PVC pipe (or onto a tall wooden cylinder, if you like hard center) and secure it with some duct tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a lot of duct tape and cover the whole thing with duct tape to make it tighter and more durable&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As a base, use a big bag of sand or an old parasol stand if you have one around. Whatever you use, make sure it is well joined.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a reference, see &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gzW6_mXlhc&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this YouTube Video&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T13:48:43.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9742" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6975" CreationDate="2015-10-20T13:49:09.357" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may take a little bit of work, but the first thing that came to my mind was to make the sheets have a drawstring. As long as the sheets are deep enough cover your entire mattress and fold slightly underneath, you could cut a small slit in the seam where the elastic is, attach a safety pin to a long cord and use it to feed the cord through the elastic channel and out the other side. Pull it tight, and then tie a slip knot (or some other easy to remove knot) and voila, no slippage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10216" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T13:49:09.357" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9743" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9733" CreationDate="2015-10-20T14:06:01.290" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Following are two different types of punching &lt;em&gt;bags&lt;/em&gt;. To mount them onto a base, you could use a similar method as mentioned before, with a PVC pipe and an old parasol stand, or maybe you even have a small (but bigger than a gallon) water tank and could fill that one up with sand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Probably simplest punching bag&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a rice bag.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill it with rice if it isn't already.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not punch without gloves. You could still wrap it with duct tape to make it even more durable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Using old clothes or grocery bags&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a laundry bag &lt;strong&gt;or&lt;/strong&gt; (at least) two garbage bags.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill it with (shredded) old clothes (hoodies, jeans, etc.) &lt;strong&gt;or&lt;/strong&gt; stuff it with a lot of crumpled up plastic grocery bags.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you use garbage bags I recommend covering the bag with one or two layers of duct tape. To be sure, you can also wrap the laundry bag with duct tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To protect your wrists, also use gloves when punching this bag.&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;Be creative! Use this as inspiration. You can basically use any type of bag or stuffing. It's just a matter of how hard you like your punching bag, or in this case, punching dummy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T14:06:01.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9744" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9735" CreationDate="2015-10-20T14:23:05.000" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First, if you are afraid of the green color will run, don't use hot water!Make sure to use cold/regular cold tap water when washing your backpack. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To get rid of oil, if there's too much of it, I suggest soaking it up with paper towel first. If it's already spread out and soaked by your backpack, I suggest using extra detergent/dish soap on that spot. You should apply detergent/dish soap on it multiple times until the oil is pretty much gone. Each time you wash off the detergent/dish soap, some oil will be taken away by detergent. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Please take a look at my answer for &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/8039/how-can-i-clean-my-backpack/9281#9281&quot;&gt;&quot;how to wash a backpack&quot;&lt;/a&gt; to give your backpack a final rinse after getting rid of most oil. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To get rid of the smell, hopefully after washing the spot with detergent so many time would get rid of the smell. But if it doesn't, you can probably get a box of baking soda and leave it in your backpack for a couple days after it's dried. The same way baking soda would get rid of the smell in your fridge, it will get rid of the smell in your backpack. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps! :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T14:23:05.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9746" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9706" CreationDate="2015-10-20T16:46:55.370" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could get a black winter hat like &lt;a href=&quot;http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ZIQARuJFL._SX300_.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;, and pull it down over your eyes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T16:46:55.370" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9706" CreationDate="2015-10-20T17:00:15.450" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something like this might stay better...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HSYd4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HSYd4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-20T18:35:04.883" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T18:35:04.883" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9748" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9772" CreationDate="2015-10-20T19:59:43.490" Score="7" ViewCount="13638" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent my cats from chewing up my headphones? I've gone through two sets of earbuds recently and don't want to keep having to buy new ones regularly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Solutions that involve buying a particular type of headphones are okay--I need to buy another new pair anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8021" LastActivityDate="2019-04-20T08:46:41.293" Title="How to stop cats from chewing my headphones?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9749" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9748" CreationDate="2015-10-20T20:07:11.773" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could either place them somewhere high up or in a closet. Unless your cats are ninja cyborgs from the future, I doubt they can open a closet door (or drawer or other aperture of similar use).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T20:07:11.773" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9706" CreationDate="2015-10-20T20:10:23.677" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could sleep in your basement (if you have one). Most basements have a tiny slit window that would allow a small amount of natural light in (if none at all) and you could move a small mattress in there for use during the day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T20:10:23.677" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9751" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9733" CreationDate="2015-10-20T20:22:35.693" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to know a martial arts expert. He turned the newel post at the bottom of his stairs into a target by padding it heavily. He used it both for kicking and punching. He would attack it every time he went past.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T20:22:35.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9752" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9706" CreationDate="2015-10-20T22:10:41.760" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You state that you don't want the two most common solutions, which is to black out the entire room somehow, or using sleep mask. By far I think these are better than most other options, but that is me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option could be to black out only a part of your room, namely the part where you upper body (and head) is. In other words a canopy bed of some sort. Either a fully enclosed canopy bed, or maybe just a partially enclosure for just the upper part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Think like a mosquito net, but only in a darker material, &lt;em&gt;whilst still allowing air to flow through the contraption&lt;/em&gt;. This would allow for you to move during the night, and still to have it dark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;DIY solution of partial canopy bed&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have to build it your self, I would consider using dark light proof curtains for the three walls at either side of bed and the top end of the bed. For the last wall you could use the same fabric, but double it up with some distance between them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;                ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~    ~~ | ^ v  is&#xA;BED - BED - BED v BED - BED - BED |    curtain parts&#xA;-               v               - |   &#xA;B               v   ^           B |    B E D -   is&#xA;E               v   ^           E |    the bed frame&#xA;D               v   ^           D |&#xA;-                   ^           - |&#xA;BED - BED - BED - BE^ - BED - BED |&#xA;                    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my beautiful, ascii art, illustration of bed viewed from above. In the middle of the illustration you'll see that the one from the top, &lt;code&gt;v&lt;/code&gt;, only goes almost over the bed, similar to the one going from the bottom, &lt;code&gt;^&lt;/code&gt;. This allows a corridor of air to flow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could (possibly should) do similar arrangements on the other curtain walls to ensure proper air flow. You could also experiment with how high you need the curtains to go, it is not given that they must extend to the ceiling/roof. And lastly, if your bed is in a corner, you most likely don't need to have curtains against the actual walls of the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PS:&lt;/strong&gt; The partial closure used over the bed, can also be used around a window in fixed materials, which would darken the entire room but still allow air to flow.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T22:10:41.760" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9755" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9748" CreationDate="2015-10-20T22:45:20.183" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only way to absolutely guarantee that your headphones don't get chewed on is to place them in a container that the cats cannot open.  Do not assume that just because the container is difficult to imagine opening by a cat that it will be impossible (or even difficult).  I have seen cats knock things off the counter just to break open a container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find a lot of example videos of cats opening things they shouldn't be able to: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvKhliFYo3c&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Cat opens door with round doorknob&quot;&gt;Cat opens door with round doorknob&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find a hardened container with multiple catches to prevent the cat from getting to your headphones.  Add foam to keep the headphones from rattling around inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gXOin.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gXOin.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Harden plastic container with multiple latches&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-10-20T23:07:34.077" LastActivityDate="2015-10-20T23:07:34.077" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9756" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6312" CreationDate="2015-10-21T01:10:57.810" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am in the very same boat so I understand completely.  The only thing I have found to help is a product called OdorKlenz.  I purchased mine on Amazon.  For clothing which retains some odor (perfume or other detergent smells) you can add it to the washer as directed.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For items which are heavily laden with the Tide or Cheer scents, that will not be enough.  I utilize a large muck bucket and soak the article in this product with enough water to cover.  I have MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities).  I don a pair of rubber gloves and swish the clothing to make certain the product is pushed through them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may soak for one-three days, depending on the strength of the fragrance you detect.  Then I transfer the clothing to the washer and use this product as it recommends in the machine.  You may have to repeat this process, but you will notice a substantial reduction in the fragrance of the clothing.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck, there are millions of us who are in the same shoes as yourself. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00289VGJU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00289VGJU?keywords=odor%20klenz&amp;amp;qid=1445389805&amp;amp;ref_=sr_1_1&amp;amp;sr=8-1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10224" LastActivityDate="2015-10-21T01:10:57.810" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9611" CreationDate="2015-10-21T13:25:48.913" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The original voice methods that gave rise to auto-tune involved playing sound from an instrument &lt;em&gt;into&lt;/em&gt; either the throat or mouth.  The famous &quot;talking guitar&quot; is the oldest of these I'm aware of; it used a headphone type speaker with a tube to feed the sound into the performer's mouth as he lip-synced or whispered the words.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is low-tech stuff, originally operated from a guitar and tube amp, though it would probably work for any sufficiently loud instrument in the human vocal range.  The performer can open his throat (breathing in or out) to add resonance, as long as the sound is within the range he'd normally sing.  Using a microphone/PA to amplify the resulting voice effect will make it loud enough to fill a room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-10-21T13:25:48.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9611" CreationDate="2015-10-21T15:05:31.100" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think the most compact way of doing something like this would be using a vocoder setting on a Korg Kaoss Pad. I'm not an expert on Kaoss Pads but I'm sure they have a vocoder patch. This takes one signal and modulates it with another, so you should be able to modulate the pitch of your voice with a tune either programmed in to the Kaoss Pad or from something like an external MP3 player. You would also need a microphone and some form of amplification, but it should be possible in much less space than a backpack. A good music shop would be able to tell you how get it working. You might also want to look up the term &quot;vocoder&quot; in your mobile device app store. Autotune is a brand name and is more of a studio thing than a real time performance thing. Autotune is really about changing the pitch to be right on the note. Mostly, it is meant to be unnoticeable, but Taylor Swift and countless other modern pop stars aren't fooling me. I think you might be looking for general vocal effect processing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for isolating your microphone, that really comes down to the type and quality of microphone and the environment you are using it in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-10-21T15:05:31.100" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9762" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6975" CreationDate="2015-10-21T17:34:16.877" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;We solved this problem by sewing (rather large, like half dollar coin (USD) sized) buttons to the corners of the fitted sheets. We have elastic straps that cross underneath the mattress, and slip them over the buttons when making the bed after washing sheets. This causes the four corners to get extra pull towards the center.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only thing that has managed to undo this is a toddler who thought our bed was a trampoline. We then stitched the buttons back on with significantly more thread and thicker backing material, nothing has inadvertently undone it since.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastEditorUserId="1419" LastEditDate="2017-09-20T15:08:48.387" LastActivityDate="2017-09-20T15:08:48.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9763" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9748" CreationDate="2015-10-21T20:23:20.027" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Building on the idea of &lt;a href=&quot;//lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/10/adam-zuckerman&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Adam Zuckerman&lt;/a&gt; regarding casing of sorts, I would like to draw your attention to &lt;a href=&quot;//www.google.no/search?q=earbud+case&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;earbud cases&lt;/a&gt; (as from a google search). These has loads of variations, but most of them should solve your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some manufacturers sell the earbuds with decent casings, and it is worth it to look for one of those sets. Cases comes in multiple variants; closed cases, case where you twist the leads into the case, or open variants where the headphone wires are still somewhat available to the cat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that also ordinary headphones can come with decent casings, and some of these headphones are collapsable before you enclose them in the casing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-10-21T20:23:20.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9346" CreationDate="2015-10-21T21:49:38.733" Score="3" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Cleaning tip&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my world, if something was really dirty we used &lt;a href=&quot;//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_spirit&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;White spirit&lt;/a&gt; (also known as Mineral spirit in the US) which took care of most dirt in various forms (including oil, paint, different industrial glues, etc.). In some rare cases we needed to use &lt;a href=&quot;//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetone&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Acetone&lt;/a&gt; (commonly found in nail polish remover). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After cleaning with either of these, we used ordinary dish washer soap to get all the oily residues of whatever we were washing, before ending with a rinse of pure water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This wash procedure should be possibly to apply to the traffic cones as well. Do note that both White spirit and Acetone are somewhat toxic and should only be used in well ventilated areas, and handled with care.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some links related to cleaning of oil and tar and some informations on solvents and thinners:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-tar-plastic-bath-tub-20416.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to Remove Tar From a Plastic Bath Tub&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;http://homeguides.sfgate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://homeguides.sfgate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.quora.com/Housecleaning/How-do-I-remove-gummy-oil-off-of-plastic&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Housecleaning: How do I remove gummy oil off of plastic?&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.quora.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.quora.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.artsparx.com/undmatsolv.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Solvents and thinners&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;http://artsparx.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://artsparx.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Band repairs&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll get some loss of reflective tape almost any way you apply it. Trying to apply it in horizontal stripes will fail with a non smooth finish. Simple vertical stripes will either have a lot of overlap, or gaps at the top. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution would be to use slanted strips parallell to each other, and then cut the top and bottom ring clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Procedure suggestion:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make two circles on the cone. One indicating the top edge of the reflective area, and one indicating the bottom edge of the reflective area. This can be done with a marker, and the cone on a rotating chair or similar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Starting at the top edge, start with the reflective tape just above the top circle, so that there will be a small triangle above the circle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let the tape go on slant, say 30°, down to the lower circle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When crossing the lower circle, cut it along the circle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Restart at the top, and now you'll see that the tape when put parallell to the previous tape would leave a smaller triangle on top of the circle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tape it parallell all the way to the lower circle, and repeat this procedure cutting of the excess pieces as you go along&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-10-21T21:49:38.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9766" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9346" CreationDate="2015-10-22T08:18:04.163" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is my current solution. First of all, I cut every old and dirty reflective sticker with a utility knife:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d4jqG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d4jqGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now it looks like that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pm8Ic.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pm8Icm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used a green roughed dish sponge with Cif Cream to rub, and cleaned with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I bought large reflective rulo from an advertising banner shop in the city center, then I cut it into lots of rectangular pieces. Each has almost the same length &amp;amp; width:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aLiT3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aLiT3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After that, I put these pieces onto the cleaned surfaces of the traffic cones. While I was doing this, I needed to force the surface inside to attach the sticker correctly on to the straight side. Even though the surface is cone shaped, when I forced the material inside and under, thanks to the surface's flexible material (not all, just some of them are soft), it performed as if the area was flat. I put the sticker on smoothly with ease:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qI54A.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qI54Am.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can easily see when you are near the cones, I had unwanted and unneccessary corners when we put the stickers on. I used a utility knife to modify all corners in order to look good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that these methods are not original. According to the traffic safety, I must clean and repair these old traffic cones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8211" LastEditorUserId="1553" LastEditDate="2015-10-22T18:53:29.610" LastActivityDate="2015-10-22T18:53:29.610" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9767" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9730" CreationDate="2015-10-22T16:45:29.500" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to work as a t-shirt screen printer, and when we wanted to remove some ink we would use acetone.  This is a common ingredient in nail-polish remover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10240" LastActivityDate="2015-10-22T16:45:29.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9768" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9777" CreationDate="2015-10-22T18:37:27.427" Score="26" ViewCount="31000" Body="&lt;p&gt;At work I am sitting in front of a conference room which has lots of glass wall. It is always very bright and it makes my computer display look like a mirror.  I tried playing with my display setting but it does not help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can not change anything in room.&#xA;Any thing which can be done to make it better for me..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CRnEO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CRnEOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;work location&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10241" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-10-22T19:55:42.950" LastActivityDate="2021-02-28T14:42:45.267" Title="How to avoid background reflection Computer display" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9769" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9748" CreationDate="2015-10-22T18:49:05.773" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had to change my behavior in order to keep my cats from chewing my headphones. I made it a point to put my headphones up on a hook that my cats cannot access without my holding them up. There is not much you can do to change the instinct your cats have for chasing after string-like objects, so you should change your behavior to make the headphones less available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9494" LastActivityDate="2015-10-22T18:49:05.773" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9768" CreationDate="2015-10-22T19:54:54.863" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;As long as you can't block the major light sources easily, then you need a &lt;a href=&quot;//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monitor_filter&quot;&gt;Monitor filter&lt;/a&gt; (wikipedia), which has anti glare or anti reflex/reflective behaviour. These can be bought commercially for at somewhat steep prices, or different DIY solutions available at cheaper prices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do a google search for &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=anti+reflex+screen&quot;&gt;anti reflex screen&lt;/a&gt; to get you started, which reveals both some commercial options and a DIY anti glare solution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Suggestions for the DIY could be to use something called quilters plastic template, which can be overlayed onto your screen and make it quite a lot better. If you have some translucent thin plastic, it is well worth to try it in front of your screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-10-22T19:54:54.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9771" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9768" CreationDate="2015-10-22T21:30:48.040" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;This sounds bizarre, but can you tilt your monitor down a bit? It should then reflect more of the floor and your lap, and you wouldn't see the sunshine in it. (It may become difficult to read, though.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/L6Nyh.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/L6Nyh.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-10-22T21:30:48.040" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9772" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9748" CreationDate="2015-10-23T00:36:07.697" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dab hot sauce onto the headphones, &lt;strong&gt;not the part that goes in the ear!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2015-10-23T00:36:07.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9773" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9768" CreationDate="2015-10-23T06:34:20.113" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can knit a &lt;a href=&quot;http://gajitz.com/bizarre-knit-head-sock-is-a-cozy-bit-of-portable-laptop-privacy/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;privacy sock&lt;/a&gt;. The one in the image is for a laptop, but I'm sure the design can be adapted. It's a sock that covers your head and your monitor, so no one can see your display but you. A side effect is that no significant lighting reaches your monitor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10249" LastEditorUserId="10249" LastEditDate="2015-10-23T10:05:52.627" LastActivityDate="2015-10-23T10:05:52.627" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9775" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1574" CreationDate="2015-10-23T11:17:36.840" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can peel up enough of a corner to get a grip with pliers, you can then use ice, cold gas/canned air (upside down), etc. to freeze the adhesive, and peel the tape off when the adhesive weakens from the cold.  Once the cloth part is off, kerosene, WD-40, or even peanut butter do a fine job removing the adhesive that's left behind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming you're careful with the pliers and use something soft (like a Bondo applicator, about a dollar at the parts store) to scrape up the corner where you start, this won't do anything to common auto paints.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-10-23T11:17:36.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9733" CreationDate="2015-10-23T14:16:05.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could get an old camping tarp and fill it with bags of flour, or even some dirt.  It will have a good weight to it, but won't be overly solid, and if you don't have the tarp, looks like you can pick one up at Wal-mart for $10 - $15 (in the US anyway).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you go the dirt route, you would have the added benefit of the manual labor which could potentially help to de-stress as well, if you're that kind of person. The problem with dirt, however, is if you end up getting rocks in it.  Might hurt to punch&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-10-23T14:16:05.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9777" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9768" CreationDate="2015-10-23T15:46:02.573" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tell your employer they are likely breaking health and safety rules regarding screen glare and need to do something about it, ideally a blind on the window would be the best (as then you can also adjust it as needed).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2015-10-23T15:46:02.573" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9778" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9733" CreationDate="2015-10-24T02:56:19.203" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A large pile of dough is perfect for this activity.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Satisfying smack, safe soft material, and then the opportunity to enjoy a meal afterwards; pizza dough would be preferable for the post-workup meal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CMynz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CMynzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-26T13:14:02.397" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T13:14:02.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9780" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9799" CreationDate="2015-10-24T19:13:12.970" Score="7" ViewCount="7203" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6726/how-to-clean-my-ear-canal-with-something-more-reusable-than-a-cotton-swab&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt; but I'm actually wanting to remove wax from the inside of my ear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The doctor told me I should put drops of oil in my ear to soften the wax before they can clean it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;What is the best way to get a couple of drops of oil into my ear without making a mess? Preferably with products anyone has at home. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10195" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-11-10T11:15:31.083" Title="How to clean excess wax out of my ear" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9781" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9782" CreationDate="2015-10-25T01:02:16.343" Score="15" ViewCount="10828" Body="&lt;p&gt;I occasionally find myself with a lump of dough which I want to divide into three equally sized pieces (like for making 3 pizza bases). I could weigh it but it typically means getting the scales out and dirty and having to cut pieces off and re-knead them into the dough. Eye-balling kinda works but sometimes I'm a fair bit off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I was wondering if there is a nice technique which doesn't require additional tools like a scale to divide a lump of dough into three equally sized pieces?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10270" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T00:15:01.007" Title="How do I easily divide dough into thirds?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9782" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9781" CreationDate="2015-10-25T01:12:31.440" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could measure it out using your hand. Roll out the dough to be close to the width of three hands, and then cut each piece at the width of your hand. It is fairly easy to make an even roll, and the width of your hand is fairly constant, so that should make for three closely sized lumps of dough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Added:&lt;/strong&gt; Another variant using a measuring trick, is to first make an even roll, then use the tip of your digits(/fingers) not including the thumb to make a line of dots along the length of the roll. Then you can count the dots and divide by three.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-10-25T11:15:19.577" LastActivityDate="2015-10-25T11:15:19.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9781" CreationDate="2015-10-25T02:58:15.680" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Break off a piece such that the remaining piece is twice as large.  Then break that large piece in half.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastEditorUserId="4700" LastEditDate="2015-11-05T03:31:13.527" LastActivityDate="2015-11-05T03:31:13.527" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9786" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9781" CreationDate="2015-10-25T04:12:24.647" Score="33" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another trick: make an evenly roll, lay it down in a S-form and push it together. It works quite well after a bit of practice. Main advantage: you can add more &quot;loops&quot; to make 4, 5, and more parts. The roll needs to be thinner and thinner, so there is some natural limit to it but even I with my all-thumbs hands can manage up to 7. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10276" LastActivityDate="2015-10-25T04:12:24.647" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9730" CreationDate="2015-10-25T06:21:09.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The reason why color sticks to the iron box is because the temperature of the box would have been beyond the melting temperature of the fabric that was ironed. And over a few more ironing sessions, this will collect dust and other colors and wold have turned black. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way of removing the color off the iron box is to allow it to heat to a moderate level and using a wooden stick, try scraping off the color.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10279" LastActivityDate="2015-10-25T06:21:09.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9788" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9465" CreationDate="2015-10-25T06:29:27.267" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is absolutely no way that you can avoid dust totally. Even in the cleanest of all environments, there is some amount of dust present which might even be particles of dead skin that would have dropped off during change of clothes or even during body movement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have observed chip and watch manufacturing companies where environment needs to absolutely dust free, all the workers will be in suits that hold dust from getting outside the suit's clothing. It is for the very same reason of dead skin flaking off. In short, there can be absolutely no &quot;Dust free&quot; environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10280" LastActivityDate="2015-10-25T06:29:27.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9791" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9781" CreationDate="2015-10-25T11:06:46.143" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try fashioning an equilateral (all 3 sides of the same lenght) triangle with the dough. Make sure it is level (height needs to be uniform). Then, simply cut the dough in half from each angle of the triangle (so 3 cuts). You'll get 6 pieces of equal mass. Add these pieces 2 by two and you get 3 pieces of equal mass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;[EDIT, since it was requested in the comments, here's a little addendum : if you don't want 6 pieces, simply don't make cuts all the way through in length. Stop cutting at 2/3 of the length between the corner and the opposing side of the triangle (see picture). You really don't need to be accurate there.]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yovgN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yovgNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The solution doesn't remove the need to be accurate, but makes being accurate easier (the geometrical form will favor accuracy, as it is more visual than simply guessing the size of each piece).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Choose any other geometrical form if you need to make more pieces (a square for 4 pieces, etc...)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10285" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-26T15:18:05.387" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T15:18:05.387" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2082" CreationDate="2015-10-25T13:55:20.293" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unbleached cheesecloth over the pot and tip. It's what i do when i go camping…takes little room. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10287" LastActivityDate="2015-10-25T13:55:20.293" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9793" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9781" CreationDate="2015-10-25T15:56:17.133" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's an old math trick that makes dividing dough into thirds easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flatten your dough into a bit of a disk and mark the center point as a reference.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find a convenient object with an &quot;edge&quot; that is slightly larger than the radius of your dough and flatten your dough a bit further until it is about that size.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;(You can use a ruler, but I find an index card or a spatula edge to be about right)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using that &lt;em&gt;edge&lt;/em&gt; as a reference, you can &quot;walk&quot; the outside of the circle, marking off equal lengths as you go.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you're done, you will find six equally-spaced marks along the ouside of your dough which will form the points of a perfect hexagon. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cutting from the center of your dough to every &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;other&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; point you made should divide the dough into equal thirds.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/692Cd.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/692Cd.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hgOYI.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hgOYI.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-10-26T13:42:52.840" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T13:42:52.840" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9794" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9781" CreationDate="2015-10-26T01:40:55.000" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Divide to three pieces arbitrarily, then just cut away and eat slices from the currently biggest part until all three pieces are equal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10295" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T01:40:55.000" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9781" CreationDate="2015-10-26T03:38:42.883" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Start with a square.  Divide it into four sub-squares.  Set aside three of the sub-squares.  Divide the remaining sub-square into four sub-sub-squares.  Add one sub-sub-square to each of the three intact sub-squares.  Divide the remaining sub-sub-square into four sub^N-squares.  Continue the process until one of the remaining sub^N-squares is so small that you don't care if it isn't perfectly divided into thirds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10297" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T03:38:42.883" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9796" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-26T03:59:30.193" Score="3" ViewCount="510" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I'm getting a pizza, but don't have a fridge to store the leftovers, what's the best way to go about it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10298" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T04:02:24.730" Title="Which leftover pizza is stored best without a fridge?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9797" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9796" CreationDate="2015-10-26T03:59:30.193" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you get a Chicago-style deep-dish pizza with some toppings, especially onion, the likelihood that it'll start growing mold within a couple of days without a fridge is quite high.  Mold likes moisture, and onion is especially good at attracting mold (mushroom is itself the mold already).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you get a New-York-style thin crust cheese-only pizza, and keep it in the original carton box (don't use plastic!), it'll likely dry out within a couple of days, and then it'll probably be good for weeks, if stored in a well ventilated environment (e.g., in the pizza carton box).  The trick is that cheese itself has a lot of good bacteria, and it'll be a while before the bad mold bacteria starts growing in, especially if it's all dry and not moist.  The dry slices would be more alike crackers, though, but would be great as snacks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10298" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T03:59:30.193" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9798" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9800" CreationDate="2015-10-26T06:46:02.913" Score="2" ViewCount="3143" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of socks that leave marks on the skin. Since I can't throw them away, I need a solution that helps me wear these socks without leaving any mark and feel comfortable as well. Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10300" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2015-11-09T17:27:04.787" LastActivityDate="2018-03-04T09:53:37.017" Title="Preventing socks from leaving marks on skin" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9780" CreationDate="2015-10-26T07:10:49.833" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;it is fairly easy, just dip a finger in oil, tap out excess oil and touch the earhole with oiled finger. that much oil is sufficient to ease out the wax. do not try to force the wax out. it will just move out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10301" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T07:10:49.833" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9798" CreationDate="2015-10-26T10:30:37.227" Score="6" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Is it just the top, elasticated part of the sock that's leaving a mark?  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Yes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fold the elastic down once so that the sock itself provides a small cushion between the elastic and your skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9Bdn2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9Bdn2m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lCOzK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lCOzKm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;             Before                            After&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also pull the sock down slightly on to a slimmer part of your leg nearer the ankle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-27T13:48:22.527" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T13:48:22.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9781" CreationDate="2015-10-26T13:37:50.020" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zoooY.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zoooY.png&quot; alt=&quot;Divide by three&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why not using the simple fact that &lt;code&gt;cos(60°) = 1/2&lt;/code&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put your dough in the form of a circle, make sure you know the centre point. From there you draw a horizontal line to the right, and in the middle of that line, you draw a perpendicular line up and down. Like this, you find two points, one above and one beneath. Together with the outmost left point of your circle, this forms the edges of the third parts you are looking for (I'm trying to find out how to attach a picture to this answer)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10307" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-03-01T17:37:06.823" LastActivityDate="2016-03-01T17:37:06.823" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9632" CreationDate="2015-10-26T15:35:01.440" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just wanted to note that our final solution was to put the objects on two runners then pick it up like a stretcher. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works if you are moving heavy but stiff objects. Its much easyer if you fix the runners a set distance apart. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9984" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T15:35:01.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2015-10-26T16:20:49.820" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I discovered the rubbing trick a while back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Did this with the batteries for a TV remote and they lasted an extra 6 months! Did it again today with my wireless mouse, still working hours later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have done this with AA and AAA alkaline batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hold the battery firmly at one end, then using your thumb and index finger of the other hand firmly rub the battery so you can feel a friction burn, do this all over the battery, I don't notice any difference in terms of what direction you rub. Do this strongly for about 5 minutes, should prolong their life significantly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps in those last minute situations, or when you just can't be asked to go out to buy batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10312" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T16:20:49.820" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9780" CreationDate="2015-10-26T16:59:33.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe use a q-tip and dip it into oil, then reach it to your earhole. The amount of oil can be adjusted based on how much of the q-tip you dip in oil and how you place the q-tip inside/at opening of your earhole. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T16:59:33.450" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9805" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9780" CreationDate="2015-10-26T19:41:05.663" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here where I live, liquid paraffin (aka paraffin oil) comes at pharmacies in small (100ml) plastic bottles. They have small neck, so the oil drips as you squeeze the bottle. That's two birds with one stone, as paraffin also is the oil you should be putting in your ear in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4656" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T19:41:05.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9806" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-26T22:13:17.267" Score="7" ViewCount="9621" Body="&lt;p&gt;We do eat a lot of capsicums and courgettes, but during the winter, the prices for those tend to shoot through the roof. So we typically buy them in summer while they're cheap and then chop them up and freeze them. However, after thawing, they end up extremely soft due to the high water content turning to ice and destroying the cells during freezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I have noted that if I buy pre-frozen veggies in the supermarket they end up a lot less soft than my own. I suspect that's got to do with shock-freezing them. Is there a practical way of achieving something similar at home? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10270" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T04:45:02.593" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T04:46:27.217" Title="How do I avoid veggies going soft after freezing?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9733" CreationDate="2015-10-26T22:43:06.290" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most commercial punching bags are simply canvas cases containing a large amount of tightly packed rags, sometimes with a bit of something heavy packed in the middle for added weight. you could achieve something similar using old clothes, towels etc for filling, and a large bag/sack (e.g. hessian sack, sleeping bag) to hold them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2015-10-26T23:37:18.180" LastActivityDate="2015-10-26T23:37:18.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9808" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9780" CreationDate="2015-10-27T00:46:28.173" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had good success with &lt;a href=&quot;http://smile.amazon.com/Debrox-Earwax-Removal-Drops-Fluid/dp/B00ANL4Z4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1445906661&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=debrox%20%22Debrox%22.%20%20It&amp;#39;s%20only%20$5.&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Debrox&lt;/a&gt;.  It's only $5.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T00:46:28.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9780" CreationDate="2015-10-27T07:20:16.973" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use &lt;strong&gt;Syringe&lt;/strong&gt; without needle. Fill syringe with water and ask someone to spray into ear 25-30 times. (Don't let water stay inside your ear for long) &#xA;Remove dirt with cotton if comes out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2030" LastEditorUserId="2030" LastEditDate="2015-10-27T07:51:54.547" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T07:51:54.547" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9810" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-27T08:51:09.783" Score="-2" ViewCount="7941" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there something that I can do if I ran out of oil and I wanted to fry some meat?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The only food that I have is meat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There's no near store in my current location&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T12:14:45.733" Title="I want to fry meat but I don't have oil, unfortunately there's no near store in my location" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-10-27T13:17:46.843" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9811" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9810" CreationDate="2015-10-27T10:25:04.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use butter or coconut oil if you have some. If not, use your oven to cook your meat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9558" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T10:25:04.483" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9810" CreationDate="2015-10-27T12:14:45.733" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Trim a little of the fat off the edge of the cut of meat and put that in the hot pan first.  Wipe it around to lubricate the pan, then put the meat in to fry.  If you don't have a knife handy, you could even just rub the fatty edge of the cut on the pan surface (though good luck eating the meat without a knife, unless it's a top quality cut).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T12:14:45.733" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9814" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6169" CreationDate="2015-10-27T12:43:34.283" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is hard to recommend something specifically that will work for you but based on the information you gave, I think it is worth it to looking into trying out a pair of FL41 tinted glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Large number of people (including myself) suffer from migraines because of photophobia, blepharospasm, and any other light sensitivity &quot;syndromes&quot;. We are just more likely to have eye strain due to certain light wavelengths.Tinted glasses help block these wavelengths and therefore, keep your migraine from starting in the first place. My migraines were always triggered at work (fluorescent lighting and computer screens) as well as on really sunny days. I tried out a pair of tinted glasses and it was almost instantaneous for them disappearing. Again, not sure if this is the case or trigger for you but it is an option you can explore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: If you do so though, make sure you get &quot;real&quot; FL41 glasses...I guess not all have the same tint density (source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.axonoptics.com/migraine-causes/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.axonoptics.com/migraine-causes/&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10332" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T12:43:34.283" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7764" CreationDate="2015-10-27T13:38:29.167" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coating eggs in  mineral oil can also prevent the air/moisture exchange that David mentioned, but with out the exposure to the air inside a container. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: Probably should have mentioned this, only use food grade mineral oil!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T13:38:29.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9806" CreationDate="2015-10-27T13:54:00.577" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;From my personal experience, if you boil the vegetables when they are still frozen, they turn out to be good and not soggy. Even the store bought frozen vegetables go soft after thawing them. I think the trick here is to cook them frozen instead of thawing it first, and not to over-cook it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T04:45:50.407" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T04:45:50.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7764" CreationDate="2015-10-27T13:59:31.800" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The old classic method of preserving shell eggs for long periods without refrigeration was to dip the eggs in water glass (a solution of sodium silicate in water).  This would make the shells airtight, preventing oxidation and (most) bacterial growth, and allow shell eggs to keep for several weeks at room temperature.  Combined with refrigeration below 40 F after the water glass sets, this ought to keep eggs in Grade A condition for at least three months by preventing the drying that otherwise takes place in a refrigerator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, this is the same effect as coating them with mineral oil, only the water glass can't soak through the shell and won't flavor the egg if a piece of shell gets into the contents when you break the shell.  Water glass is also a bit less permeable, so should last longer than oil coating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T13:59:31.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9819" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9806" CreationDate="2015-10-27T15:11:58.517" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Grocery store frozen vegetables thaw better because they're flash frozen with a process that creates smaller ice crystals that cause less damage.  Since there's no practical way to reproduce this in house, you have two options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Accept the veggies as-is and use them in ways in which the texture won't be a liability.  Soups, sauces, and rice dishes come to mind.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can the veggies, instead.  This is more work, but you'll end up with a better end result and a longer shelf life.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10338" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T04:46:27.217" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T04:46:27.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9820" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2307" CreationDate="2015-10-27T16:58:34.963" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that if I take a fresh water shower immediately before going into a chlorine pool that it limits how much chlorine my skin and hair absorb. If I go straight into chlorine water with dry skin and hair it absorbs a lot more chlorine and it is a lot harder to get rid of the smell. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T16:58:34.963" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9806" CreationDate="2015-10-27T18:28:02.617" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've never tried this with veggies, but I do it all the time with fish that I catch. Put the food in a water tight container, e.g. zip lock bag, and fill the remaining space with ice, water, and salt. The ice helps it freeze faster and the salt will draw some water out of the food. Both help prevent the cellular structure from breaking down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10340" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T18:28:02.617" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9822" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7764" CreationDate="2015-10-27T19:54:36.750" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could make some hard-boiled eggs, which last longer than regular ones. This depends on whether you enjoy your eggs hard-boiled or not though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-10-27T19:54:36.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9824" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9833" CreationDate="2015-10-28T01:40:01.943" Score="2" ViewCount="1609" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm trying to remove the ink/paint from coroplast signs with a simple trick. Any household item, something not too expensive that I can find easily. I saw once that recycling facilities could remove it so maybe I can do it too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10346" LastEditorUserId="1222" LastEditDate="2015-10-29T08:42:51.367" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T07:15:27.197" Title="Remove ink from coroplast" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;paint&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8045" CreationDate="2015-10-28T08:29:54.333" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;easy way for me (1000cds):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;shelfes are 10 columns x 7 rows x ~20 cds in each compartment&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;from top to bottom roughly by genre (pop -&gt; rock -&gt; electronic -&gt; hiphop), from left to right  roughly quiet to powerful, artist and bands with connecion stay together, whatever their name may be. so in the middle right is a place, where the white stripe stand next to the raconteurs, the dead weather, jack white, the kills and queens of the stone age.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;this system may not be the most obvious, but it works great for finding a special music in a mood. there is plenty of space in the shelfes, new bought cds mostly fit in easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10348" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T08:29:54.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9826" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-28T12:27:29.093" Score="-1" ViewCount="100" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been given the task of cleaning the front of our new home and it looks like they have never been wiped down before as there is a build up of all kinds of grime.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The parts which need a good clean are mostly PVC; Door, window frames, guttering, etc..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;what would be a good way to clean them quickly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T13:00:16.587" Title="Clean PVC Facias and guttering" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-10-28T21:40:10.217" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9827" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9826" CreationDate="2015-10-28T13:00:16.587" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cleaned one wall of a friends house once which was covered in PVC Facia, and the only thing we used was a water high-pressure cleaner.  This worked like a charm, but do &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; have the beam too close to the panels as it might break it if it is old, fragile and crispy as these panels can be. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T13:00:16.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9828" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9798" CreationDate="2015-10-28T13:53:32.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although, for a more left-field answer...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the elastic is still too tight for the rolling method described by James, you could always break the elastic and find an alternative way to hold your socks up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Staysput-Irish-Dancing-Sock-Glue/dp/B00JR6NJO2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Staysput Irish Dancing Sock Glue&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sock Glue exists, and is intended mainly to hold up long (overknee) socks.  It's surprisingly widely used - from professional dancers to Japanese girls looking to maintain the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zettai_ry%C5%8Diki&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;absolute territory&quot;&lt;/a&gt; effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It attests to being long-lasting, and apparently leaves no marks when washed off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5099" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T13:53:32.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9829" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2015-10-28T14:10:32.847" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a lot of key organizing product on market. I use a Keysmart organizer to organize all my keys into a slim case. &#xA;Other brands of similar products are available too if you just do a simple google search for key organizers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As to identify the keys, usually I arrange them in the order of most frequently used, but I think with this type of organizer, you can also use permanent marker or nail polish to  color code back side/the spine part of the keys as labels. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is their main website: &lt;a href=&quot;http://getkeysmart.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://getkeysmart.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jKgQx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jKgQxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;example of a keysmart organizer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastEditorUserId="9411" LastEditDate="2015-10-28T19:59:32.530" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T19:59:32.530" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2015-10-28T15:13:04.260" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm assuming keeping the car in a garage isn't an option, so . . .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/De%E2%80%90ice-Your-Windshield&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.wikihow.com/De%E2%80%90ice-Your-Windshield&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like the rubbing alcohol and water solution (2-2) and the tip to put rubbing alcohol into the washer reservoir (3-3).  Going to try it this year rather than buying commercial solution.  Hopefully it will work as well as it does in the video I saw.  I'll do it with the heater/defrost on full blast to give it a little extra help.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10354" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T15:13:04.260" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9831" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9832" CreationDate="2015-10-28T16:33:31.017" Score="9" ViewCount="4720" Body="&lt;p&gt;I work in a cubicle environment. It's okay that we wear headphones, but after wearing them all day it can get uncomfortable. In addition, occasionally I have to leave my desk and/or hear when someone approaches my cubicle and knocks.  The status quo is fine, but I'd love to have a way to modify (or get?) speakers that can be heard clearly by me at a short range (2' or closer even) without being audible to coworkers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas on how I could make / get a speaker enclosure or something to accomplish this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5315" LastActivityDate="2019-06-13T16:08:48.877" Title="Listening to music in cubicle without headphones" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9832" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9831" CreationDate="2015-10-28T17:11:36.163" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;To have speakers audible by you, and not others implies either that you have the volume turned down so that due to sound volume diminishing with distance it blends in before reaching others,  or use of active cancellation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However active cancellation requires to phase shift one of two channels,  and when done using speakers wave theory implies that at other spatial points the waves doubles instead of cancelling out... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, no speaker arrangement are suitable for use in a cubicle environment without your neighbours accepting to hear your music. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My best suggestion to you would be to invest in better headphones, possibly wireless, which are more comfortable to use over longer time periods. Alternatively have multiple headsets, i.e. some ordinary headphones and some ear buds to alternate between. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, your ears/brain could most likely benefit from not listening to music the entire day, so having breaks not wearing headphones could do you good. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T17:11:36.163" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9833" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9824" CreationDate="2015-10-28T18:07:39.213" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on the type of ink. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some inks are soluble in alcohols, e.g. ethanol or  isopropanol (use at least 70% or stronger to try to remove the ink).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some inks are soluble in non-polar solvents, such as vegetable oil or paint thinner (flammable).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some inks can be removed with aromatic solvents, such as xylene and toluene, but though one can purchase them in hardware stores as varnish thinner, they are &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dow.com/webapps/lit/litorder.asp?filepath=productsafety/pdfs/noreg/233-00945.pdf&amp;amp;pdf=true&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;somewhat more hazardous to use&lt;/a&gt; and are &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coroplast.com/technicalinfo/resistance.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;likely to attack the Coroplast [polypropylene] substrate&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, depending on the the ink formulation, test the three types of solvent, above. Be aware that some ink dyes can soak into polypropylene and may be difficult to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T18:07:39.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9834" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9831" CreationDate="2015-10-28T18:19:26.600" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is &lt;em&gt;possible&lt;/em&gt; to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.explainthatstuff.com/directional-loudspeakers.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;focus ultrasound so that non-linear effects make audible sound at the focal point&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ultrasonic-audio.com/products/acouspade.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;These speakers&lt;/a&gt; are used in retail advertisement, museums, libraries etc. where limiting the range of sound is important. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So theoretically, it would be possible to have localized sound without headphones, but practically the &lt;em&gt;sound is &lt;strong&gt;far&lt;/strong&gt; from high fidelity&lt;/em&gt; and the equipment is &lt;em&gt;expensive&lt;/em&gt;. It would be more practical to buy comfortable, open-back headphones that do not block external sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T18:19:26.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9780" CreationDate="2015-10-28T23:15:03.560" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hydrogen Peroxide is the active ingredient in OTC ear wax removal solutions. You will fill it &quot;fizzing&quot; but don't worry that's what it's supposed to do. Just keep your head to the side so the H2O2 has time to sit in your ear for a minute or two to break up the wax. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S.   hydrogen peroxide is just water with an extra Oxygen molecule lightly attached &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10357" LastActivityDate="2015-10-28T23:15:03.560" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9836" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-29T09:56:03.547" Score="6" ViewCount="5965" Body="&lt;p&gt;I buy new clothes and wear them for 2-3 months. I wash them several times during this period. The clothes don't smell fresh anymore, even after washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The smell is like sweat or ammonia or something else. The most unpleasant smell comes from polyester clothes which I use for running, which is why I think the smell is due to sweat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I noticed that if I dry them quickly after washing the smell is not as bad, but if the clothes stay wet for a longer time they smell much worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried changing the detergent but the smell only changes and does not go away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas to remove the smell?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T04:43:12.180" LastActivityDate="2020-03-07T19:24:09.877" Title="Remove bad smell from clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9838" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-29T12:34:48.080" Score="9" ViewCount="7416" Body="&lt;p&gt;I seem to be the only one in my house capable of putting the remote in the same spot.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I solve the &quot;I can't find the remote problem&quot;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T20:28:15.527" Title="How can I prevent the remote control from getting lost?" Tags="&lt;search&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9839" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9836" CreationDate="2015-10-29T13:02:13.500" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Chances are it's due to bacteria on your clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While that sounds awful, keep in mind that all clothes will have various microbes living on them when you've worn them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some bacteria are worse than others as far as generating smells go. If the problem persists, then your laundry routine isn't killing them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ways to kill the germs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use bleach. - Bleach is great for killing germs. Unfortunately, it&#xA;can also ruin clothes and irritate skin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a biological detergent. - Essentially the same science as using&#xA;bleach.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a higher temperature wash. - There's a push for using lower&#xA;temperature washes.  While much kinder for the planet, unfortunately&#xA;they kill far fewer germs. Also, your clothes might not appreciate&#xA;the higher temperature washes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lastly my favourite, use an antibacterial spray. - Literally Dettol, or&#xA;the much cheaper supermarket alternatives.  Just spray onto the&#xA;parts that smell (both inside and outside).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally, I've used the last technique many times in the past.  It sometimes takes a couple of tries for a permanent result, but always works.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In any case, once the bacteria have been killed, the problem is fixed - you can wear the clothes as many times as you like afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5099" LastActivityDate="2015-10-29T13:02:13.500" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9840" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9836" CreationDate="2015-10-29T13:17:59.440" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not drying wet clothes fast enough can cause a bad smell in them and it's hard to get it away. I would suggest re-wash them and put them in a dryer to dry them off thoroughly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your clothes can't dry fast enough, there's nothing you can do during the process of washing will actually get rid of the smell. I like to hand wash my clothes and air dry them, therefore I encounter the same problem sometimes when the weather is bad and humid for a couple days straight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are my solutions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you don't have access to a dryer, I would suggest getting a portable dehumidifier for your room to help your clothes dry faster. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Winter's coming, if the place you live has furnace or heating vent, I would suggest hanging your clothes on a drying rack or something similar close to a heating source. That would help it dry a lot faster.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you live in a place with nice weather and a lot of sunny days, I would suggest taking it outside and hang it in your yard in the sun. This will dry it faster and at the same time kill all the bacteria. If you live in an apartment and not very convenient to take your clothes outside, you can put it closer to your window where sun comes in to have a similar effect. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-10-29T13:17:59.440" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9768" CreationDate="2015-10-29T15:04:14.897" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could have the windows tinted as well. Or place a partition behind you.There are polarized sunglasses that fishermen use to take the glare off the water so they can see the fish. They can be a bit expensive but may just do the trick for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10364" LastEditorUserId="10364" LastEditDate="2015-10-29T15:12:04.507" LastActivityDate="2015-10-29T15:12:04.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9842" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9836" CreationDate="2015-10-29T15:05:36.683" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Overall, I would try to wash your athletic clothes quickly, and not let them sit in the washing machine for a while. Other options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could try upgrading your athletic clothes to a better fabric,&#xA;and/or try to use a cotton/poly-blend, since cotton will breath more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I would not recommend putting athletic clothes in the dryer,&#xA;especially if they have some type of elastic, because the heat can&#xA;degrade the elastic over time. I would wash them, then let them drip&#xA;dry. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you remove your clothes from the washing machine promptly.&#xA;Leaving them to sit in the machine can lead to bad smells. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can also try pre-washing, or hand-washing, your clothes and&#xA;include some type of oxygenated detergent or baking-soda as an&#xA;additive to your regular detergent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9494" LastActivityDate="2015-10-29T15:05:36.683" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9843" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9768" CreationDate="2015-10-29T16:20:49.087" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;black ladies' stockings are a great look, even on a monitor. You may just be able to stretch one over the monitor, but if not you could cut one open and stretch it taut across the monitor and hold it in place with tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The matt finish of the fabric absorbs sheen, but the fineness of the mesh allows the light from your monitor to pass through. It will reduce the brightness of your monitor so you may have to compensate by increasing the monitor's own brightness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-10-29T16:20:49.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9844" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9831" CreationDate="2015-10-29T17:25:06.743" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Might want to take a look at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/iqnk/?pfm=electronics-gadgets_featured_iqnk_3&quot;&gt;Bone Conducting Headphones&lt;/a&gt; They're basically what you're looking for. I'm very tempted to get a pair for myself. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2015-10-29T17:25:06.743" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9845" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9838" CreationDate="2015-10-29T19:02:12.027" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you can try tie/glue/tape a piece of string to it and tie the other end somewhere near your couch, or wherever you sit to watch TV. If that dangles too much, maybe you can try fixing one of those retractable lanyard thing to your remote so it doesn't still end up at random places because it will retract to that one spot. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-10-29T19:02:12.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9848" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9838" CreationDate="2015-10-30T08:48:45.910" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're using smart TV and it is connected to the same WiFi of your device, or it is capable of Bluetooth then you can try &lt;a href=&quot;http://gizmodo.com/5982909/5-apps-to-turn-your-phone-into-a-universal-remote&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;apps that can substitute your remote control&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dijit - Uses Bluetooth, WiFi&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;iRule - Uses Wifi&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;RedEye - Like Dijit&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rē - IR Dongle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T08:48:45.910" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9849" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9838" CreationDate="2015-10-30T09:35:20.723" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Attach a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=keyring%20finder&amp;amp;client=safari&amp;amp;rls=en&amp;amp;biw=2551&amp;amp;bih=1280&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0CIcCEPwFKAFqFQoTCPrcgdvx6cgCFYVbGgodOwgPhg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;keyring finder&lt;/a&gt; to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In general, avoid the whistle-activated ones, I find they're too sensitive and go off randomly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd probably go for one that &lt;strong&gt;doesn't use a remote&lt;/strong&gt;, otherwise you're going to end up with a recursive problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My favourite would probably be one activated by smart phone. Activated by button rather than by sound, and you can always ring your phone if you've misplaced that!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;How does one attach it to the remote? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depends how aesthetically pleasing and how technical you are. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Least effort&lt;/strong&gt; - duct tape, and plenty of it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Most effort&lt;/strong&gt; - might involve removing the key parts of the finder and hiding them in the battery compartment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some middle ground might double sided tape or similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="47" LastEditorUserId="47" LastEditDate="2015-10-30T19:54:50.080" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T19:54:50.080" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9850" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9838" CreationDate="2015-10-30T10:55:57.947" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than attaching something to the remote, make a place for it that is more attractive/easy to use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Various places sell sofa-side magazine holders, or trays. Have one of these on the most useful end of the sofa. Use tape to mark out a silhouette of the remote (or remotes, as many of us have) and tag it with the name of the remote.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should help encourage usage. To further help, why not gamify the process, with points for each member of the family who places the remote correctly or loses points for failing to do so. Top points at end of week wins a prize.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T10:55:57.947" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9851" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9838" CreationDate="2015-10-30T14:00:28.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use self-sealing Velcro touch fasteners bands that I put on the back of the remote control and on the element it is related to (pedestal of the TV, body of the iPod docking station, table, etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, this system only needs discipline to work : you take the remote control, you use it. Once you are finished, you put it back on the Velcro band.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9698" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T14:00:28.173" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9831" CreationDate="2015-10-30T14:42:05.420" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I would most likely do in this situation would be this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;DUCT TAPE a pair of wireless speakers to the back of your chair near your head.  Then you can connect your phone or computer or whatever and keep the volume low but close by.  You can get these speakers for pretty cheap online (like $40 for some models).  Alternatively you can use an old pair of computer speakers, but then you have to worry about cords and you can't spin in your chair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Honestly if I were you I would either turn up the volume and let my coworkers worry about themselves, or DUCT TAPE some speakers to my chair.  Really, DUCT TAPE fixes everything (even a light bulb, but I won't go into that).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10373" LastEditorUserId="10373" LastEditDate="2015-10-30T19:26:45.173" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T19:26:45.173" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9853" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9891" CreationDate="2015-10-30T14:54:36.103" Score="5" ViewCount="6688" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of combat boots that I use regularly.  I need to get them shined to a mirror finish, so that they look like &lt;a href=&quot;https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Patent_leather_shoes#/media/File:Herrenschuh078.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;patent leather&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried several methods, most of which did no good.  I would rather not buy anything big and expensive here, so I'd like to make these things shine using household supplies (including shoe polish).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And I need to shine the whole boot, not just the toe and heel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These boots have no fancy finish on them, they're just plain old leather boots.  Here's the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_925134_-1?cm_mmc=pla-_-Footwear%20Men%20s%20Shoes%20Men%20s%20Boots%20Men%20s%20Tactical%20Boots-_-Google-_-Tactical%20Performance%20Men%20s%20Commando%20Jungle%20Tactical%20Boots&amp;amp;kwid=productads-plaid%5E136813813758-sku%5E025751074-adType%5EPLA-device%5Ec-adid%5E69707526198&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Academy product&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried multiple brands of shine, including liquid polish.  The best thing I've found so far has been Kiwi, and here's what I'm doing:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll take a rag and wrap it around my finger, then cover the tip in polish.  Next I'll rub that all over the boot (wax on wax off) adding a drop of water here and there.  Next I'll take a clean rag and repeat the rubbing process, without additional polish.  I've been able to get a little bit of a shine, but nowhere near enough.  I also tried using a buffing attachment on my Dremel, but that failed miserably (just removed all polish and shine).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are real leather, according to the product page.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10373" LastEditorUserId="7257" LastEditDate="2016-01-03T13:59:01.567" LastActivityDate="2018-02-25T23:05:29.370" Title="How to get combat boots shined to mirror finish?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9854" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9806" CreationDate="2015-10-30T14:57:22.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not speaking from &lt;em&gt;personal&lt;/em&gt; experience here, but I have heard that if you put a bag of dry ice next to them in the freezer they will come out no problem.  I assume that it's the flash freezing that makes that work.  This is the same trick, I believe, that game hunters use to keep venison.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10373" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T14:57:22.250" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9855" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9389" CreationDate="2015-10-30T15:08:50.203" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As usual, my answer involves DUCT TAPE!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a small piece of DUCT TAPE and place it over the top side of the connector on the side where the clip would be.  Repeat until you have built up enough material so that it goes in and stays in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Honestly though, these cables are so cheap you should just buy a new one, or reterminate it (but that's way more expensive unless you know someone with the tools).  Alternatively you could just ship it to me and let me reterminate it for you...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10373" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T15:08:50.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9856" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8174" CreationDate="2015-10-30T15:19:39.420" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Really your best bet is open heart surgery on the machine.  There's a slim chance that the jack is open-backed and you can push it out from the inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done this before, it's pretty easy.  You just have to make sure you know how to take apart a computer and put it back together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10373" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T15:19:39.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9857" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9838" CreationDate="2015-10-30T16:26:05.920" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your main problem seems to be that you're the only one with a bit of discipline, and you're the only one who wants to put it in a given place. In other words, the issue is much more than just having a good place to put your remote control.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You either need to train other members of your household to return it/place it somewhere, or you need to work around the problem and be able to relocate it when they've misplaced it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience both cases are hard, as it is not easy to train/force those who don't want to be trained. Best option related to training is to invent/enforce a system which they'll see as a benefit without any extra work for them. It could work to have a given place, which is close to the favourite position for using the remote control.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, finding it when it is misplaced requires some sort of locating device, such as key ring finders, or attaching strings or other large objects (makes it impractical to move it :-) ).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Overall, I would say that your best option is either to talk to your household members and see about finding a really good place to put it, and/or for you to consider if you can control the equipment by other means so you don't have to find it when the others have misplaced it. The latter one can be achieved by &lt;em&gt;having an extra universal remote control&lt;/em&gt; for your use, or &lt;em&gt;having a remote control app&lt;/em&gt; on your smartphone, if that is possible with your equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="1251" LastEditDate="2015-10-31T15:33:49.317" LastActivityDate="2015-10-31T15:33:49.317" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9838" CreationDate="2015-10-30T18:10:22.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some smart phones have infrared transmitters that can directly control TV (and other remote controlled entertainment equipment).  My Samsung Galaxy S4 does this; with the correct app it'll do anything the cable company's universal remote will.  Even better, with a Samsung TV, I have access through wifi to play content from the phone on the TV and access the smart TV with the phone as a control pad, which is much nicer to use than the TV remote.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T18:10:22.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9859" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9838" CreationDate="2015-10-30T18:45:09.020" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe you could attach the remote to something big so that it's easier to find if it gets lost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uKlZh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uKlZhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-10-30T19:40:51.887" LastActivityDate="2015-10-30T19:40:51.887" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9860" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9898" CreationDate="2015-10-30T20:23:34.150" Score="11" ViewCount="13486" Body="&lt;p&gt;My oven sits in between two countertops with perhaps 1/2 inch of total wiggle room, which means that I have two roughly 1/4 inch gaps that are ~36in deep in which all manner of crumbs and food mess falls on a regular basis. I'd like to clean these areas out to cut down on any food smells and potential insect issues, but I haven't come across any good solutions for doing so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyone have any suggestions for cleaning crumbs (and potentially stuck on food) out of long but narrow gaps?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: Someone asked about what I'd tried so far, so adding that as a note here:&#xA;My first thought was to secure a Swiffer or other dust-collecting cloth to a meter stick to make the equivalent of a narrow duster, but this was still too thick to fit inside the gap. I haven't found any other long stick-like implements that are long enough to reach in far enough while still being thin enough to meet the gap. I'm in an apartment, so I didn't see how the oven was put in and thus am hesitant to try pulling it out of place. I have, however, removed the oven's bottom storage pan and cleaned underneath it. That's helped, but I suspect there's more waiting in the wings, so to speak&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10379" LastEditorUserId="10379" LastEditDate="2015-11-30T20:52:00.907" LastActivityDate="2018-10-13T03:08:41.113" Title="Cleaning Narrow Spaces in Kitchen" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9861" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9860" CreationDate="2015-10-31T12:58:26.313" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can only think of two things which will fit in such a narrow gap - a bamboo cane (the sort of thing used to support plants in the garden) and, even narrower, a yardstick (&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00112U3JY&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Westcott-10420-Wood-Yardstick-36/dp/B00112U3JY&lt;/a&gt;). Bamboo canes vary in thickness though, and some of the longer ones are really quite thick, so you'd need to select one the right length and width. Yardsticks are usually only 3 feet long, so although it would fit in the gap quite well, it won't be long enough to reach right to the back. Either way, you have to wrap them in some sort of fabric - I use old pillowcases or large teeshirts, cut up, wrapped tightly round the stick, tied or stitched lightly in place at the top, insert and draw out several times to try to remove loose stuff initially. Then wet the material and cover with a cleaning product such as Mr. Muscle kitchen or whatever, then reinsert and draw out several times. If you've used a bamboo cane, it might be possible to rotate it in the gap, which does a better job of cleaning. It's not perfect as a solution, but it does a reasonable job with a bit of effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Long term, it's probably sensible to fix wooden battens between the two counters and your oven to prevent stuff falling down there in the first place, if at all possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-10-31T12:58:26.313" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9862" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-10-31T20:42:32.077" Score="5" ViewCount="146" Body="&lt;p&gt;Flexible tools like thin cutting boards and silicone baking sheets are wonderful to use, but I hate cleaning them. They don't hold their form well enough to wash by hand OR set in the dishwasher. I resort to setting them on something firm first, which I then have to wash additionally afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tell me there's a better way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10388" LastActivityDate="2015-11-01T02:39:17.447" Title="How do I wash flexible cutting boards and silicone baking sheets?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9863" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9862" CreationDate="2015-11-01T02:39:17.447" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There has been no problem laying them flat on the top rack of a dishwasher. The water spray may move them around, or rarely fold them over so rewashing is needed, but no harm is done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-11-01T02:39:17.447" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9864" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9866" CreationDate="2015-11-01T04:07:56.283" Score="1" ViewCount="956" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found a LOT of small white specks moving around on my monitor. I found out they were mold mites, which eat mold and are found near moisture. They are relatives of the dust mite, a common allergen. How do I get rid of them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="72" LastActivityDate="2015-11-01T07:59:49.197" Title="Controlling mold mites" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9864" CreationDate="2015-11-01T07:59:49.197" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is better to eliminate the mold than to try to kill the mites. This avoids use of dangerous pesticides the likelihood of the mites recurring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To reduce mold,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reduce humidity, either with ventilation, a dehumidifier or absorbent such as calcium chloride.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove anything the mold eats, e.g. old papers or food. Vacuum thoroughly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If mold is a problem in a specific area, it can be temporarily removed with chlorine bleach or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.continentalcarbonic.com/mold-remediation.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;CO2 blasting&lt;/a&gt;. If the conditions causing mold are not fixed, the mold can be expected to return.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See more on mold removal at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familyhandyman.com/cleaning/mold-and-mildew/how-to-remove-mold/view-all&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Family Handyman&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might try garden miticides, but they may have health dangers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-11-01T07:59:49.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9867" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-01T11:03:48.037" Score="0" ViewCount="404" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many times it happens when something black has been spoiled by ants like black tea leaves and it's nearly impossible to separate them. By some suggestions I even tried to spread tea leaves in a sheet and keep them under the sun, but no matter how hard I try some of them are always dead and get mixed with the tea leaves and then are invisible to naked eye. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I separate them all without spoiling the ingredient?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8087" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2019-01-21T18:28:37.880" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T18:28:37.880" Title="How can I remove ants from black ingredients?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="9868" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9869" CreationDate="2015-11-01T19:23:45.753" Score="17" ViewCount="21397" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a dozen stickers from hackathons on my laptop that I want to save. I am switching laptops and want to save them and put them on my new laptop.  Anyone know a way I can do this?  Even removing them and regluing them will work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some pictures:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/I16VH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/I16VHm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Laptop 1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rCL5R.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rCL5Rm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Laptop 2&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vvlb5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vvlb5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Laptop 3&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LFFFu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LFFFum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Laptop 4&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5145" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-02T14:02:20.807" LastActivityDate="2015-11-05T00:07:18.820" Title="Remove and restore stickers from back of laptop" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9868" CreationDate="2015-11-01T19:42:43.350" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since most of them are made of a semi-plastic material, the safest way is by using a hairdryer. Start heating from the corners of the sticker.&#xA;Apply heat for 45 seconds and try to peel it. If it's coming off smoothly, keep going; if not, apply another 45 seconds of heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rinse and repeat and they'll be off!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soaking them a little could help the process, but being a laptop, water might not be a good thing to put near it, so use nail polish remover instead (a non-flammable one). Olive oil (actually any type of greasy oil) can help remove the glue after the sticker is off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10398" LastEditorUserId="1553" LastEditDate="2015-11-05T00:07:18.820" LastActivityDate="2015-11-05T00:07:18.820" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9870" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9868" CreationDate="2015-11-01T20:01:18.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think your best bet would be heating them up with a hairdryer, and then using a razorblade or a very sharp knife to peel them off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Solvents like rubbig alcohol or nail polish remover might work, but I would recommend against them, as they can dissolve some dyes and plastics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10399" LastActivityDate="2015-11-01T20:01:18.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9871" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-01T21:05:35.623" Score="7" ViewCount="1340" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 1950's formica table that's been exposed light for years and had a discoloration.   I discovered that lemon juice and sunlight seemed to remove the stain.   I got the table completely back to original look and then had it in the sun and all of the staining came back.   Does anyone have an idea about what's going on or how to clean this table so it says clean?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10397" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T14:24:22.013" Title="Best way to clean formica.Table has turned dark in places from the sun" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9872" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9867" CreationDate="2015-11-02T00:05:07.037" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granular_convection&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Granular Convection&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the ants are a different size to the particles of whatever the foodstuff is, then gently shaking the mixture in a container will cause the biggest objects to rise to the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply seperate the mixture then at the points where the ants stop appearing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5099" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-02T19:10:48.753" LastActivityDate="2015-11-02T19:10:48.753" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9874" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-02T05:23:22.793" Score="4" ViewCount="330" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've noticed that in jeans, especially new ones, the colour tends to leak from them. Are there any ways to mitigate this? I've heard of washing them in cold water, turning them inside out, and adding a cup of white vinegar. Should these be done each time to keep the original color intact? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2016-01-14T18:19:48.497" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T18:19:48.497" Title="How to keep colour in clothes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9875" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8174" CreationDate="2015-11-02T07:37:32.710" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I did something similar once by taking a standard cotton/Cue tip bud and cutting the stem about half way along, then inserted it into the jack and it fitted nicely over the top of the snapped of plug, it was just a case of pulling it out :-D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cotton bud:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.compostthis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cotton-buds.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.compostthis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cotton-buds.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10410" LastActivityDate="2015-11-02T07:37:32.710" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9876" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9874" CreationDate="2015-11-02T13:06:41.860" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Washing in cold water should work. I wash all delicate or color bleeding clothing in cold water. Please make sure to also separate those from other clothing/light colored jeans so in case it bleeds, it doesn't bleed the color on other stuff. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-11-02T13:06:41.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9877" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9874" CreationDate="2015-11-02T13:09:33.767" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're convinced the vinegar rinse works, yes, you're supposed to use it every time, in the last rinse, and it has to be white vinegar. I never found it made any difference though - if your jeans are indigo dyed, then they 'bleed' every time you wash them, and when they're new, the colour bleeds or transfers onto pale furniture and carpets if you sit on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Definitely turn them inside out every time before washing, always do up the buttons and zipper, use cold water for the whole wash unless they're particularly dirty, do use a liquid wash intended for dark clothing, don't dry them in direct sunlight - this helps to keep the colour for longer. If your jeans aren't fashionably 'patchy', with paler areas for aesthetic effect, you can buy an indigo jeans dye and re dye them when they get particularly faded.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dylon-350-Machine-Dye-Salt/dp/B00UJGOJYI/ref=dp_ob_title_kitchen&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dylon-350-Machine-Dye-Salt/dp/B00UJGOJYI/ref=dp_ob_title_kitchen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The results from using this aren't quite the same as brand new jeans though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-11-02T13:21:01.210" LastActivityDate="2015-11-02T13:21:01.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9838" CreationDate="2015-11-02T20:27:35.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get duplicates.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have 3 copies of the remote control for my cable set top box.  The cable company actually sends them out for free -- all you need to do is ask. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2015-11-02T20:27:35.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9882" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9853" CreationDate="2015-11-03T14:41:29.907" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your on the right track.When I went to military school in the 70&quot;s we had a trick.Set the can of kiwi wax on fire (burns readily).Put melted wax on shoes and keep polishing while it hardens up.Of course use caution since your working with fire and hot wax.That will fill in the pores Now you have a base and you need to resume with finger in wrapped cloth like you were doing.Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10397" LastActivityDate="2015-11-03T14:41:29.907" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9883" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9868" CreationDate="2015-11-03T17:21:15.803" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to work the service desk at Kohl's. When items too large to fit into a bag were purchased, we'd attach a large sticker to the item at checkout so security could know it wasn't stolen. At the service desk we had a special spray for when those items were returned - spray it liberally onto the sticker, wait 5-10 minutes, then the sticker would easily peel off, without taking the top layer of the box with it (thus preserving the &quot;new&quot; look of the packaging). If we didn't use enough, or if we waited too long/not long enough, it was less effective. The stickers, after being removed and allowed to dry, could have been reused (though we didn't do so, for lack of a place to keep them nor sufficient need).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, I don't remember what the product was called, but I think something like this might work, as long as you remove the stickers carefully, and then let them dry before applying them to the new laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8190" LastActivityDate="2015-11-03T17:21:15.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9885" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2015-11-03T18:37:35.463" Score="-3" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Evaporust&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Electrolysis&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vinegar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Phosphoric Acid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Media blast&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wire wheel &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plate (grey phosphate, gun bluing, black oxide, etc.) and/or oil after derusting to keep from rusting again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10436" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-03T19:47:36.340" LastActivityDate="2015-11-03T19:47:36.340" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9838" CreationDate="2015-11-04T04:17:49.223" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I tried was attaching a red lace/ribbon or any red string. I make sure it is red so I can easily find it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10409" LastActivityDate="2015-11-04T04:17:49.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6169" CreationDate="2015-11-04T12:29:00.750" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A headache can be caused by withdrawal symptoms if you are &quot;addicted&quot; to caffeine. See &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/this-is-how-your-brain-becomes-addicted-to-caffeine-26861037/?no-ist&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this article&lt;/a&gt; from the Smithsonian. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are addicted, try slowly reducing your intake of caffeine over a week  and then when you do not drink you will not suffer &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&quot;the dreaded caffeine withdrawal headache.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10449" LastActivityDate="2015-11-04T12:29:00.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9853" CreationDate="2015-11-04T12:42:13.463" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a former cadet pilot in the French Air Force, my class and I used to set fire to the polish in its box, then quickly put the lid back on it to put out the fire. We then used a regular rag to polish the boots, then &lt;strong&gt;the special trick was to use stockings&lt;/strong&gt;, &quot;borrowed&quot; to the only girl of the class, stretching them with two hands, then polishing the boots with it, without adding anymore polish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As English is not my native language, I have trouble explaining it, so feel free to ask more explanations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9698" LastEditorUserId="9698" LastEditDate="2015-11-05T14:57:24.530" LastActivityDate="2015-11-05T14:57:24.530" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9892" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-04T17:27:28.953" Score="0" ViewCount="109" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pens these days frankly, suck. I can't use one for more than a day without it starting to bleed or just completely stop working, and I do not want to go and buy another pack of pens (although they are cheap, it's annoying). Anyone got any helpful tips to make my pen live another day?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;edit: I do not want to get better pens. This questions extends to the scope of how I can easily make cheap pens last longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-12-18T22:15:36.000" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T22:15:36.000" Title="Extending the Life of Pens" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-11-05T15:09:24.607" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9893" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9860" CreationDate="2015-11-05T00:16:48.747" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming this is an electric oven, sliding it out from between the two side counters makes it trivial to clean both the counter and oven sides. Make sure to protect the floor from the sliding feet of the oven; squares of cardboard generally work well (as long as you make sure they move with the feet).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a gas oven I wouldn't recommend this, as life could get very entertaining without much warning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7247" LastActivityDate="2015-11-05T00:16:48.747" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9894" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-05T01:05:00.193" Score="1" ViewCount="1332" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes when I leave a voice mail I can mess it because I'm not expecting to have to leave a voicemail and are unsure what to say and end up stumbling and not effectively expressing myself. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do in these situations?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9689" LastActivityDate="2015-11-05T01:08:24.253" Title="What can I do if I mess up a voicemail?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-11-05T15:20:22.133" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9895" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9894" CreationDate="2015-11-05T01:08:24.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you push the # key while in the middle of recording a voicemail you will be able restart the current recording and start recording your message again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can keep resetting by pushing this button as much as you like, until you are satisfied with your message.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9689" LastActivityDate="2015-11-05T01:08:24.253" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9896" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9897" CreationDate="2015-11-05T15:06:59.980" Score="5" ViewCount="3034" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have &lt;a href=&quot;http://en-in.sennheiser.com/stereo-ear-headphones-earphones-mx-170&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;these earphones&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WqiML.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WqiMLm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They fall off my ears when I wear the helmet for riding on the scooter. What can I do to prevent them from falling? Normally also they keep on falling off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10469" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-05T17:18:00.433" LastActivityDate="2016-02-16T16:22:13.097" Title="How to prevent my earphones from falling out when I wear the helmet?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9897" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9896" CreationDate="2015-11-05T20:15:16.167" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A quick fix that wouldn't take up more room in your helmet could be to wrap a rubber band around your head at ear level, pushing the speakers into the lug in your ear. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For everyday use without a helmet you could do the same with a headband maybe? As a rubber band may not be comfortable for long periods. I use a headband when running, I run the cable through the top and out the bottom of the headband so if something tugs on the wires the earphones don't get pulled out of my ears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10473" LastActivityDate="2015-11-05T20:15:16.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9898" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9860" CreationDate="2015-11-05T20:24:40.583" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a spare wire coat hanger handy, you could straighten it out into a long thin pole and wrap some cloth around it tightly (enough for it not to fall off, but not too much so that it doesn't fit in the gap).&#xA;Then use an in, wipe across, then out motion to get all the bits that are not reachable by hand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use this technique for cleaning down the back of my wall-mounted radiators as the gaps are too narrow for my hands. Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10473" LastActivityDate="2015-11-05T20:24:40.583" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9899" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-06T04:24:38.020" Score="3" ViewCount="580" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm new to this part of Stack and I have a question about hair that I've been wondering about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used a hair gel/glue called Spiker, found &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B003XNZZLU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; on Amazon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whenever I use this after getting out of the shower and drying my hair in the morning I use this stuff to give the front of my hair some volume.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is fine but I must always use a good amount to make sure that it will stay up in the wind and if there's a little rain. However, at the end of the day after I've ran my hand through it a bit it is still in the same position but it's not as stiff and I can run my hands through it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At this point it's not shiny or hard anymore, but it looks slightly worn in but still nice and I kind of want that for the morning. But if I actually sleep it just looks terrible in the morning haha.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any trick to keep it as solid as it is in the morning but look like how it does in the afternoon?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10478" LastEditorUserId="6995" LastEditDate="2015-11-09T02:18:20.410" LastActivityDate="2015-11-09T02:18:20.410" Title="Strong Hold Without Shiny And Hard Hair" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9900" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4007" CreationDate="2015-11-06T04:56:02.983" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found simply covering the eggs completely in a mug and adding a tablespoon of salt to the water prevented any explosions. Ran the microwave on full for ten minutes, took it out and sat it for two minutes. Transferred to a bowl of cold water for another two minutes and then shelled it. Perfect hard-boiled egg with no grey ring. :) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10479" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T04:56:02.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9901" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9902" CreationDate="2015-11-06T06:04:31.473" Score="1" ViewCount="666" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 3.66m above ground vinyl pool, 1 season old, and I can't find the leak at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried the food colour route, where one tries to trace the flow of the water by injecting small parts of blue food colour - cannot find it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've seen videos on youtube where the guy says one can hit on the bottom of the &#xA;pool and bits of dirt will get sucked in - then you can see the dirt and identify the leak, but the pool is on a pool cover so there is no dirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pool is only 10% filled now - until I can find the leak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Will it work if I go and rent a small compressor and press the nozzle against the outside and look inside to where the bubbles are?&#xA;It's gonna cost a small amount (I'm not in the states but it's about $15),&#xA;but it's less than 10% of the price of a new pool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will to the sidewall first - it could be in the bottom creases - but I know it's at the bottom because the pool is only 10% filled and its leaking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bottom will be a bit more interesting - I'll have to lift up the pool from the bottom and press against it - I'll probably have to get rid of most of the water in there now (not a lot) and when I do press it from the bottom, the water will then disperse to the sides and I'll have to try and get water on the exact spot above the nozzle again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Will this work? Any tips? Any ideas for the bottom part (side is easy)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hlrvT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hlrvT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10165" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2018-11-22T16:29:51.463" LastActivityDate="2018-11-22T16:29:51.463" Title="Vinyl Above Ground Pool - can't find leak - will renting a compressor work?" Tags="&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="9902" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9901" CreationDate="2015-11-06T09:15:06.920" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't think it's feasible to rent a small compressor and blow against the outside of your pool. The air will go the easiest way and that is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; through the body of water within the pool. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you should use air, you would need to flip it around so that the air could escape through water. Like in actually flipping the pool around and submerging it into a larger pool, partially filling it with water, and then see where the air flows out of your pool. Not easily done, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming your leak is in the actual bottom, it could be an option to cover the bottom area with ordinary towels (between the vinyl cover and the pool), fill it up and let it stand for a while allowing some water to leak. If you then drain the pool, and carefully lift aside the bottom you should be able to locate the wet towel and find the leaky area. That would narrow your search down to a smaller area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When finding the leaky area, you could try to further narrow it down by tapeing paper towels to the bottom of the pool in that area, and then refill that area with colored water. The leak should then be visible and easy to locate after just a few minutes with water in that area of the pool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;/strong&gt; I haven't actually tested these ideas, but in theory they should work! Hope it helps!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T09:15:06.920" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9904" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-06T10:36:41.370" Score="33" ViewCount="114483" Body="&lt;p&gt;I will be on leave so as a precaution I want to see if somebody has entered my room with the door being locked from outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10483" LastEditorUserId="21" LastEditDate="2015-11-07T17:54:41.293" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T21:07:41.410" Title="Best way to know if somebody has broken into my room without camera" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;locks&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="12" FavoriteCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-06T11:38:43.730" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;In &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._No_%28film%29&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Dr. No&lt;/a&gt; James Bond placed a hair across his door closures which would fall off as soon as somebody opened it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course you have to test if the hair will stay stuck for the time you are on leave. Consider using some glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="7900" LastEditDate="2015-11-09T18:49:35.723" LastActivityDate="2015-11-09T18:49:35.723" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9906" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-06T14:29:28.233" Score="30" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen some people close little slips of paper in the doorframe (hinge and/or handle sides) that would fall when the door is opened, and/or stack boxes against the outside of the door in what appears to be somewhat random fashion but where the edges and corners line up with pen or other markings in a particular way, and compare before vs. after pictures.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: The above is the low-tech solution.  Logging door sensors and/or a motion activated camera are higher-tech solutions that should not be overlooked by someone who arrives at this question/answer looking for similar ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastEditorUserId="7257" LastEditDate="2015-11-11T23:24:01.807" LastActivityDate="2015-11-11T23:24:01.807" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9907" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-06T14:40:50.303" Score="0" ViewCount="117" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to re&lt;em&gt;use&lt;/em&gt; (as opposed to re&lt;em&gt;cycle&lt;/em&gt;) a prior year's phone book? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Meta: I checked the &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/help/on-topic&quot;&gt;on-topic&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/help/dont-ask&quot;&gt;off-topic&lt;/a&gt; lists and the question does seem to fit here, though the automatic filter seems to disagree.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T15:27:41.127" Title="Best and highest use of last year's phonebook" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;books&gt;&lt;lifespan&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-11-06T15:41:28.700" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9908" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9907" CreationDate="2015-11-06T14:40:50.303" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Individual white pages work well for glass cleaning wipes (along with Windex or equivalent).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T14:40:50.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9909" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-06T15:22:11.343" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Install door sensors. These work similar to the ones on a garage door, but you can buy them for interior man-doors. Some of them are very inconspicuous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wire it up to a Raspberry Pi or another device that can record when the door was opened and save it to a log. There may even be ready-made products that do all of this, but my inner geek would want to wire it up and program it myself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you return, simply check the log and make sure there are no unexplained log entries (i.e. nothing between when you left and when you returned).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you cannot trust your roommates, a better option might be to move.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user2021" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T15:22:11.343" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9911" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-06T15:42:21.490" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you're shutting the door, get it as closed as you can while still reaching your arm in, and set something on the floor (solo/dixie cup, nut, anything that will move easily when pushed by the door) right by the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you come back and open the door, check to see if you're pushing it or if it's already been shoved from where you placed it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T15:42:21.490" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9913" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-06T16:30:55.260" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spread flour (or talcum powder) across the floor - especially in front of the door (and under the windows if you are worried about that).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The state of the flour upon return will be:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Undisturbed - nothing happened.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Disturbed - if there are foot prints in it, well, someone stepped in it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cleaned - someone came in, disturbed the flour, and then noticed that it was there and cleaned it up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user36" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T16:30:55.260" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9914" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9899" CreationDate="2015-11-06T16:47:44.840" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Had same issues, switch from gel/mouse/spray to wax; wax gives a very strong hold with that dry look we want, &lt;strong&gt;and&lt;/strong&gt; you can play around with it and it will remain how you leave it. &lt;a href=&quot;https://kingkabuz.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/axe_messylook.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This&lt;/a&gt; was my first wax and ever since I got it I haven't changed products, until recently where I moved outside the United States and getting a hold of it its hard, so I had to switch to something very similar. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T16:47:44.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9915" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9896" CreationDate="2015-11-06T17:43:12.100" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As @PoolPartyRenekton said, you first of all need to get earphones that actually fit your ears well (or ear buds). That said in the mean time you can try to pad your existing earbuds with the cloth covers you mentioned, to see if that makes a better fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In terms of wearing earphones with a helmet, When I used to wear headphones in a helmet, I found that they came out when I put on my helmet because the helmet would pull the cord down. To counter this, I bunched up some slack near the ear bud before putting on my helmet. You can also try wrapping the cord over and behind your ear, so its harder for them to be pulled out when you put on your helmet. Also, be sure to pull the chin strap as far apart as you can when putting on the helmet, to give your head/ears as much clearance as possible when putting on the helmet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all else fails, get a bluetooth headset. I got a Sena headset, and highly recommend everybody who rides consistently to get one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6995" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T17:43:12.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-06T18:09:00.117" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stick gum on several spots like light switch, door knob, drawer etc., whereever you think the intruder might touch. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a picture of the gum. When you return, if there is a finger print or if the gum is in different shape to that of your picture then someone has touched it. You know what that means, then, don't you? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With my approach, you not only can say if someone has broken in but you also MAY have their finger prints. If they manage to remove the gum to protect their identity, you at least would have managed to gross them out. haha&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10493" LastEditorUserId="10493" LastEditDate="2015-11-06T18:15:46.823" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T18:15:46.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9918" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-06T18:16:54.183" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's a variation on the existing answers, but perhaps a worthwhile one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Attach a short piece of string to the top of the door frame, towards the handle side (as opposed to the hinge side). It should be short enough that it's likely to go unnoticed, and it should ideally be the same color as the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you close the door, place the string so it goes over the top of the door into your room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If someone opens the door, the string will hang straight down, and when they close the door, it will be pushed to where it's visible from the outside. When you return, before opening the door, check if the string is sticking out. If it is, someone has been in the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10494" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T18:16:54.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9919" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-06T18:56:04.237" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-983168.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;ubuntu forums&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;NE Key&#xA;  November 19th, 2008, 03:51 PM&#xA;  As you leave and close the door place a matchstick or similar inconspicuous object in between the outside of the door and the door frame on the hinge side.&#xA;  When the door is opened it will fall out.&#xA;  You will be able to check, before you open the door yourself, if the door has been opened while you were away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8029" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T18:56:04.237" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-06T19:10:15.370" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Besides obvious answers about Books, paper, hairs and stuff like &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Know-if-Someone-Has-Been-Looking-Through-Your-Room/Stuff&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;using half of a toothpick&lt;/a&gt;... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have you considered getting a &lt;strong&gt;simple alarm system&lt;/strong&gt; instead of relying on cheap tricks? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use &lt;a href=&quot;http://simplisafe.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;SimpiSafe&lt;/a&gt; at home. Granted at $259 for &lt;a href=&quot;http://simplisafe.com/home-security-system-economy&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;The 7 piece start package&lt;/a&gt;, it's going to be more expensive than hair, a tooth pick or a bag of flour... At the end of it you'll have an actual alarm system:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;No yearly agreement&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;$15-25 a month depending on options chosen&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;No reliance on local internet - alerts happen via cell phone network&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Read: Works with loss of internet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Battery powered parts - including battery backup in the base unit. &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Read: Works with loss of power&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Alerts on any status change&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Read: Someone trips the motion sensor? Turns off the alarm system? Opens a window?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Change different sensors to silently alert&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Change different sensors to alert local authorities (or, in this case, most likely not)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Useful when you leave for work - not just when you are on vacation/leave&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Applied via small screws/tape. no need for complicated installs.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Adjustable - get enough for one room... or expand to a household&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't like SimpliSafe, other options exist - all with their own pros and cons... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main point to consider is a REAL alarm system - even if for a single room. Just because you trust your roommates, don't mean that you trust their friends/family. Wanting to protect your stuff while your gone is reasonable. Expand that to protecting yourself daily and find a reasonable option - not parlor tricks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4545" LastEditorUserId="4545" LastEditDate="2015-11-06T19:18:50.030" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T19:18:50.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9896" CreationDate="2015-11-06T20:23:52.497" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Having proper fitting headphones is really going to be the least aggravating in my experience. But in the event you want to be warmer, can squeeze a few millimeters in your helmet, and keep earbuds secure, check out the 360 earmuffs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gbN0m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gbN0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10497" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-06T22:08:35.400" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T22:08:35.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9922" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-06T21:26:01.887" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Draw the blinds so the room is dark, and wire up some kind of energy usage meter to the lighting circuit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10498" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T21:26:01.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9923" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-06T21:37:10.130" Score="5" ViewCount="206" Body="&lt;p&gt;Frequently I make a trip to a near by city that takes 6/7 hours by public transport. This includes the ferry so there is some rest time. The trip is usually for 3-6 days so it's not very long. Since the travel time is so long, and the stay is relatively short, I'm looking for tips to make my bags as lite and easily carryable as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trip involves one or two buses, then a ferry, then a bus, then a subway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a small backpack, large backpack, duffel bag with wheels, and a laptop case. I normally bring one or two of these and I've been experimenting with what the best combination is. Any suggestions? I find the duffel bag wheels are too small and falls over when I take my hand off the handle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, since I use most of these bags for other things, they aren't exactly the cleanest. Do people normally pack there clothes into other bags before putting them in the main one? For example I use grocery bags for my clothes and then put them into the main one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastActivityDate="2015-12-11T18:53:00.720" Title="Packing for short trip" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9924" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-06T23:31:47.683" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My first answer would have been to tamper-proof the door as well, but I like this one too:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fill up a large bowl with an assortment of candy and leave it in your room.  While the contents of the bowl look random and uncounted, you have, in fact, counted it's contents.  To enhance the plot, share the candy with your roommates before you leave.  Let them know that there is a huge bowl of candy in your possession.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And in the spirit of Jimmy Hoffa's answer, poison the candy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-11-06T23:31:47.683" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9928" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1751" CreationDate="2015-11-07T06:32:21.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wear your headphones at the front of your hair, where the headphones normally don't get near the back of your hair. Put it closer to your forehead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, try to LOOSEN your headphones. If none of these are working, just wear a hat or use earbuds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10508" LastActivityDate="2015-11-07T06:32:21.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9930" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9923" CreationDate="2015-11-08T14:27:24.373" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my experience your best approach is to buy a set of packing cubes. These are just mesh bags that don't look like they do anything:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dOnZE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dOnZE.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They aren't airtight and you don't squish down on them as you pack or anything like that. But still, they let you take far more and stay organized and clean. Say you take the medium cube, and you put into it two folded shirts. It looks full, but you put a third shirt on top and it fits. Strange. So you put a fourth shirt and it also fits. And a fifth. You're not deliberately compressing but stuff just fits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you take a smaller cube and you put your socks, underwear and such in it. The same thing happens, it seems you can always fit more. The advantages of the cubes are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it's easy to unpack at the other end. Just put the &quot;underwear cube&quot; on a shelf or in a drawer, the &quot;shirts cube&quot; the same (if you don't hang up your shirts) and so on.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the clothes are protected from any dirt in the bag from other uses&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it's easy to find things since you're not rooting around in the whole bag&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;and most importantly, &lt;strong&gt;you can fit far more in the same bag&lt;/strong&gt; than you could without the cubes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may find you can fit 6 days worth into the small backpack. I fit 5 weeks worth into a bag that is small enough to be an airplane carryon.(It wasn't 35 outfits though, I did laundry on the trip.) In the same bag I also have done a 9 day trip with business and casual clothes, so 11 outfits plus swimsuit, sunhat and warm sweater. The cubes made the difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2015-11-08T14:27:24.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9931" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9904" CreationDate="2015-11-08T16:20:29.097" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;As many people have seen &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Note&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Death note&lt;/a&gt; animation series so I am just taking about that scenario where he comes to know that someone has break his room and tried to come in. In chapter 16 of Death note manga there is situation when Ryuzaki comes to know that someone has tried to enter his room. But the fun part is how he did that .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;It's great if you will read those images which I have attached to this answer it will help you for better understanding.&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;If you hate reading it try seeing this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Mb-HMqxag&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;video&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is the link of death note series Episode 8 and if you will start seeing it from 10:00 then you will see the whole explanation about how he comes to know that someone has tried to come in his room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Written explanation:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At first he sets one little paper trap on his door which he used as decoy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The second trap was that the handle of his door. He purposely lowers the handle of the door by 5 millimeter while he goes out of his room but most of them don't notice this so if someone may have break his room then he will notice that the handle will go straight horizontally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The third one is the pencil lead which he used to attach with metal hinges of the door.Whenever he used to close the door he put one piece of lead above the hinges and when someone tries to open the door the leads gets crushed but he usually pull the lead out before he open the door but then if someone will try to open it then it will break easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Advantage:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;3 levels of security which anyone can apply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don't need anything which is too costly because the things which were used in this scenario is really common.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can implement your own ideas on this whole plan by putting anything else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never ending, you can use this again and again without any waste of money (except that pencil lead)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many people see that paper trap because its quite common now days and they get happy that they have identified that trap and then they try to put it back if they are trying to go into your room but most of them don't even think that there can be even second trap and they neglect that part which increase the chances that your plan will work and even if someone will come to know about the second trap which is quite rare or if by the way the second trap fail to work according to plan then you will have one last trap there which will not fail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Disadvantage:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The success rate for this scenario is quite high but still there are chances that if someone may know all these tricks.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Images taken from Death note manga series:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Chaper 16: Page 14&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J4MIx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J4MIxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Chaper 16: Page 15&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YtygT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YtygTm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Chaper 16: Page 16&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tczbv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tczbvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;URL for these images are :&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mangatown.com/manga/death_note/v02/c016/14.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.mangatown.com/manga/death_note/v02/c016/14.html&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mangatown.com/manga/death_note/v02/c016/15.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.mangatown.com/manga/death_note/v02/c016/15.html&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mangatown.com/manga/death_note/v02/c016/16.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.mangatown.com/manga/death_note/v02/c016/16.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7030" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-11-10T15:31:52.733" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9934" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9936" CreationDate="2015-11-09T03:31:50.327" Score="2" ViewCount="501" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of tan leather shoes. Yesterday, I wore them in the rain and let them air-dry over the night. Now there are these white marks on the top of both pairs of shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sJrIr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sJrIrm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;mildue_on_top&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Are the marks mildew? how can I get rid of the marks?&lt;/strong&gt; I wore these shoes once on a wetter day, and they air-dried without any residues. Next time, how should I dry wet leather shoes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I realize I haven't taken care of these (expensive) shoes. &lt;strong&gt;How can I restore them to a better condition?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10531" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-09T13:54:57.173" LastActivityDate="2015-11-09T15:10:58.883" Title="How to remove mildew from leather shoe" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9935" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1751" CreationDate="2015-11-09T14:09:13.783" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This happens to me ALL of the time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The easiest and most effective way to remove the hair dents is to loosen it by applying warm water to your hair, it works like an iron with clothes, the heat loosens up the hair and allows it to fall back into normal shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do this pretty much every night, works every time...I also have large ear style headphones that cover your ear, this causes hair around my ears to flatten and look odd along with the band going across my head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This trick will also help you in the morning if you get bed head, try it and see for yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This trick will fix all of those issues, quick and easy without modifying the way you wear headphones etc...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastEditorUserId="9367" LastEditDate="2016-01-08T13:54:59.820" LastActivityDate="2016-01-08T13:54:59.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9936" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9934" CreationDate="2015-11-09T15:10:58.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems more likely that they are salt marks, and can rather easily be removed by using a combination of water and vinegar. If unsure on how to do this you could do a google search for &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=remove+white+marks+on+tan+leather+shoe&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;remove white marks on tan leather shoe&lt;/a&gt;. The general procedure is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mix equal parts of white vinegar and water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a clean rag to wipe away the salt. May need to be repeated&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use another rag with only water to wipe away the vinegar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let everything dry again, and hopefully your stain is removed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also chemical salt cleaners available for purchase, in which case you would follow the procedure on the product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-11-09T15:10:58.883" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9937" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9939" CreationDate="2015-11-09T15:42:14.863" Score="4" ViewCount="1199" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm aware that as little as 200 lumens of light is enough to disrupt sleep in sensitive individuals. &lt;a href=&quot;https://biology.stackexchange.com/questions/23675/would-constant-light-or-fading-light-be-registered-as-more-wakefulness-promoting?noredirect=1#comment67370_23675&quot;&gt;Blue light in 460-480nm wavelength is especially powerful for disrupting sleep via reducing melatonin secretion&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This brings me to the question - I have a number of tech gadgets which use LED lights, especially blue LED lights. These give off quite a lot of light, especially noticeable late at night. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I dim the LED lights in my room or change their wavelength to something less disturbing?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried putting semi transparent tape over them with limited success - maybe there's already something available to solve the problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8237" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:48:14.913" LastActivityDate="2017-07-23T12:07:31.447" Title="How can I dim the 20+ LEDs that are in my room to help with sleep?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9938" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9923" CreationDate="2015-11-09T15:49:25.307" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently read and viewed some videos about &lt;a href=&quot;//google.com/search?q=ranger+roll&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;ranger roll&lt;/a&gt;, which I found somewhat fascinating. In the really extreme example for a day or two trip you could do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay down an extra t-shirt on a table, fold in the sleeves and a little bit of the side of the shirt in towards the middle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add an extra pair of underwear in the middle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put an extra pair of socks close to the neck of the t-shirt:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the left sock and put the toe close to the right side, so that the top extends out on the left side&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the right sock and the toe close to the left side, so that the  top extends out on the right side&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If so inclined, add a tooth brush into the bundle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roll it up, and you should have a roll approximate the width of a leg&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap both socks back onto the roll&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The above procedure is not exactly a ranger roll, but it makes a neat little bundle you can throw into your back pack, and you'll have most of what you need for a day or two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The proper ranger roll use the garment itself to wrap around the roll, and can be described as the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay down your t-shirt on the table&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make a lip/fold/crease on the bottom part, that is turn it inside out all around the bottom part for a 5-6 cm (a few inches)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold in the left side towards the center (optionally fold the sleeve back again over the center), and repeat for the right side&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Starting rolling tightly from the neck/collar all the way down to the bottom&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the lip around the roll, and this should hold the entire thing together neatly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sorry, if my explanation is not clear enough, but the gist of the idea is to roll the garments into rolls which self-lock (either by using a sock as in the first example, or the garment it self doing a proper ranger roll). You now have a few rolls, which you easily can fit into whatever back pack you choose to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regarding back pack, I would go as small as possible, and I had one with a laptop compartment in the back, and a few large rooms in front of that. That way I could have the laptop in the back, all clothes in the first large room, and then all the tidbits (music player, wallet, keys, a little food, and so on) in the front compartment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-11-09T15:49:25.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9939" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9937" CreationDate="2015-11-09T16:01:27.747" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two immediate thoughts comes to mind: 1) Move the equipment out of the room, 2) Improve on your dimming idea.  Assuming it's not an option to move the equipment out of the room, I'll suggest some other options to dim the lights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Use thicker not so semi-transparent tape&lt;/em&gt; – Depending on whether you at any time need to see the lights or not, you could opt for black electrical tape, or multiple layer of semi-transparent tape, or a colored tape which would limit the transmitted light&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Turn the equipment around&lt;/em&gt; – Direct light is worse than indirect light, so if it is an option to turn the equipment around somehow, so that you don't face the lights directly, that would be better&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Use hot glue on top of the lights&lt;/em&gt; – Hot glue is a dark variant off semi-transparent, and if done properly it will just be a little extra bulb on top of the other light. Especially for some LED diodes this could be a viable solution. Do however take into consideration, that this &lt;em&gt;might&lt;/em&gt; violate your warranty, and is somewhat more permanent than using tape&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Use an automated timer to shut off equipment at night&lt;/em&gt; – Most likely you are not going to use most of the equipment at night, so don't rule out shutting them down during the night time. This can be done using an automatic timer (or a remote control timer), or possilby a master-slave power outlet. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-11-09T16:01:27.747" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9943" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9780" CreationDate="2015-11-10T11:15:31.083" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My husband's ears produce a lot of wax and, as told by his doctor, he adds a couple of olive oil drops in his ears once a week. I usually perform the task &lt;strong&gt;with a teaspoon&lt;/strong&gt; (well clean). We know the drop is inside because he can feel it. I do mess up from time to time, it is not a problem, just clean it with a tissue. He is able to add the oil drops with the teaspoon by himself if I am not at home, just practice.&#xA;Good luck, you are not alone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10551" LastActivityDate="2015-11-10T11:15:31.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9948" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-11T12:42:31.830" Score="5" ViewCount="870" Body="&lt;p&gt;In every winter my head skin become ruff and get dandruff which cause hair broken sometime when I shampoo my hairs it is clean just for hour or two after a day same thing happened again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can you please give me natural way to get rid of dandruff from my hairs?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10564" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T13:36:05.537" Title="How to get rid of dandruff from hairs?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9949" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2015-11-11T13:27:07.370" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a piece of sticky tape and put it on one corner of the backing paper, to give you a bit of a handle to hold the backing paper with. Press it on hard to get it to stick well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now roll the label off the backing paper, concentrating on getting the very corner of the sticker to peel off. Once the corner is loose, the rest of the sticker will follow easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10565" LastActivityDate="2015-11-11T13:27:07.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9950" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9948" CreationDate="2015-11-11T14:48:35.023" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe your main problem is your hair and scalp being too dry after cleaning. My skin and hair also remain very dry during winter. Here are some solutions-&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One natural solution:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use avocado oil/argan oil to comb/brush through your hair, and maybe massage some on your scalp to keep everything nourished and moisturized. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other solutions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use conditioner after washing your hair. If you are not used to using conditioner before, it might take a few times to figure out how much to put on (or which brand to use) for best result. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use moisturizing shampoo/conditioner. You might or might not have significant improvement on your problem depending if it works well with your hair. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get some leave-in conditioner to put on after you get out of shower. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There are moisturizing sprays available too if you feel that's more convenient than rubbing things onto your hair. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like I said, if you don't already have a habit of putting stuff on your hair, it might take a few tries to figure out what works best for you. Hope this helps! :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-11-11T14:48:35.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9951" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="417" CreationDate="2015-11-11T15:22:23.247" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also am a shochet. I have always taken off the skin in order to avoid the issue, but I was recently told a trick a hunter i know uses and that is to refrigerate the bird- get it down below 30F &#xA;I understand  the feathers come off very easily then- not as well as scalding but the skin doesn't tear...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10568" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-11-12T07:44:11.223" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T07:44:11.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9952" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-11T16:44:51.523" Score="3" ViewCount="1048" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently switched laptops and used a hairdryer to remove stickers from my laptop.  I now want to restick them on my new laptop but some are a bit bumpy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's the best way to smooth them out without damaging them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5145" LastActivityDate="2015-11-11T19:00:30.510" Title="Flatten Bumpy Stickers After Heated" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9952" CreationDate="2015-11-11T18:36:51.717" Score="-5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use something to hammer them flat. It won't damage the stickers ( as you requested) , but I can't say the same for the laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10575" LastActivityDate="2015-11-11T18:36:51.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9955" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9952" CreationDate="2015-11-11T19:00:30.510" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a credit card when applying. Sort of scrape it flat, with a fair bit of pressure so no air is trapped underneath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the sticker is already placed, you should probably re-stick them. Or try scraping it flat, because you have to remove the air. But don't force the bubbles or lumps if they are stubborn as you may stretch or rip it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just thought, you could use your hairdryer, while flattening the sticker with a credit card, to melt the glue a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9577" LastActivityDate="2015-11-11T19:00:30.510" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9956" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9874" CreationDate="2015-11-11T19:09:21.393" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use Color Catchers. I've only ever done my own laundry once but no colors ran or faded. If that isn't an accomplishment, I don't know what is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10575" LastActivityDate="2015-11-11T19:09:21.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9957" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3860" CreationDate="2015-11-11T23:22:37.707" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many ways to tie a tie. The &quot;simplest&quot; tie knot imo would be the 4 in hand knot. They're not recommended on spread collared shirts because the finished knot isnt wide like the full windsor. Great resource here: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ties.com/how-to-tie-a-tie/four-in-hand&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.ties.com/how-to-tie-a-tie/four-in-hand&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10578" LastActivityDate="2015-11-11T23:22:37.707" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9959" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2015-11-12T12:14:09.370" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Espresso machine! Heat up some steam and as long as your re-usable straw is relatively thick, slap it up against the steam shoot for a few seconds per side. Finally, run water through it. Presto! A clean and sanitized straw. I do this all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10586" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T12:14:09.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9960" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9961" CreationDate="2015-11-12T14:21:35.107" Score="5" ViewCount="752" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was recently performing Colorguard Honors at a Veterans' motorcade.  For pictures (in case you're wondering) see &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dropbox.com/sh/20lbfp8vp1rbsa3/AAAKxqjxs-18fmBhUpBCY_Opa?dl=0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;my Dropbox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, some genius decided to use a piece of cinder block to prop the door open, and I got my shoe scuffed up pretty bad when it decided to let go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hynF8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hynF8m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;image of scuffed shoe&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It looks worse than that in person.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How should I get rid of that scuff?  These are my regular parade shoes so I want them as beautiful as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10373" LastEditorUserId="10373" LastEditDate="2015-11-12T17:03:28.070" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T17:03:28.070" Title="How to de-scuff patent leather shoes" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9960" CreationDate="2015-11-12T15:34:41.100" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nail polish remover or Rubbing Alcohol works!. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply a little nail polish remover or Rubbing Alcohol to a cotton ball to polish out the scuff marks. Then, apply baby powder or petroleum jelly, like Vaseline, to protect the shoe's material. This method works well for Patent Leather.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastEditorUserId="9367" LastEditDate="2015-11-12T16:02:39.433" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T16:02:39.433" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9962" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9963" CreationDate="2015-11-12T15:45:54.370" Score="4" ViewCount="1641" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a pic of my broken glasses:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QUA5O.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QUA5Om.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The glasses have broken on the top corners and hence the sticks have separated as seen in the pic. Is there any way I can stick/fix the glasses? Any glue? Any hack?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10588" LastEditorUserId="10588" LastEditDate="2015-11-12T15:56:08.337" LastActivityDate="2015-11-13T22:47:43.600" Title="How can I repair these glasses?" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9963" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9962" CreationDate="2015-11-12T15:56:04.607" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use cyanoacrylate glue to fit the &quot;glass&quot; back together. The bond will probably not be as strong as the original if it is glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Follow the instructions on the glue bottle for the best results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A lot of glass lens are made from some type of plastic material. Glues can damage the lens in those cases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only good repair is to replace the lenses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T15:56:04.607" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9965" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4292" CreationDate="2015-11-12T18:23:55.467" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than using a strainer built into your teapot, use an external strainer. Allow the hot water and loose tea leaves to hang out in your pot, then pour through the strainer into your cup.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U200N.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U200N.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This one costs $4 Cdn on amazon.ca. I'm sure you can find plenty in that price range. Slightly more expensive ones come with a little bowl to set them down in so as not to dribble on a counter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PSEwr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PSEwr.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VEtgn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VEtgn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T18:23:55.467" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4292" CreationDate="2015-11-12T19:11:07.657" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Getting a french press for coffee works very well with this. You don't have to press the leaves down at first if you feel like letting them float for longer. Then it's up to you when you want to press the leaves down. It's also extremely easy to clean, and you don't need to make special tea bags or anything that will need to be thrown away after each use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T19:11:07.657" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9967" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6263" CreationDate="2015-11-12T19:59:30.490" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some reflective coated polyester wrap (&quot;mylar&quot;) has a metallic coating thin enough to faintly see light through.  If you can just barely make out a bright light bulb through a single layer, it's as dark as the recommended welding filter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that, make a small pinhole in a sheet of opaque material, and use it to project a solar image on a piece of white paper.  This image can be viewed safely in either an eclipse, or when the sun is unobscured (as for counting sunspots -- possible with the right setup and enough projection distance).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T19:59:30.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9968" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22599" CreationDate="2015-11-12T20:06:57.540" Score="3" ViewCount="1680" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every morning I walk outside to let my chickens out of their coop. Every night, I need to lock them back in to keep them safe from predators. Is there something I can rig up to automate this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10388" LastActivityDate="2019-10-04T15:43:15.890" Title="How can I automatically open my chicken coop door in the morning?" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;pets&gt;&lt;automation&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9969" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3998" CreationDate="2015-11-12T20:14:43.603" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Avalanche&quot; makes a roof rake with a slide attached to it to eliminate the need to pull the snow off–you simply push the tool under the snow, and gravity takes care of the rest. You could certainly devise a DIY version of this using some sheet metal and plastic sheeting as shown in this gif: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/pvqyEhi.gifv&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://i.imgur.com/pvqyEhi.gifv&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10388" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T20:14:43.603" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9962" CreationDate="2015-11-12T20:47:16.683" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My glue of choice for projects like this is a quick set (5 Minute) Epoxy.  Since the break is not in the line of vision, the repair should not effect functionality.  I'd first carefully repair the breaks one at a time, and then after it has cured for an hour or so, I'd place a reinforcement along the top and epoxy it in (anything from a metal brad to a tooth pick) would do --- cover it with a generous amount of epoxy &amp;amp; let it all set for several hours before using the glasses.  Be careful to avoid finger prints from sticking to the glass, perhaps coating just non-glued sections with a light coat of vasoline or soap.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-11-12T20:47:16.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9971" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9968" CreationDate="2015-11-13T02:38:20.330" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you do not worry that the chickens will be outside when you choose to have the door closed, as they are most likely inside already I have one suggestion to you: An automatic trap door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you make a sliding door which can be hoisted upwards, then  you can have an active lifting mechanism to lift it in the morning, and release it down again in the evening (or automatically drop if power fails). This will also spare you the trouble of making sure it is properly shut, as gravity will keep it shut, and you can lift it a suitable amount using some electric motor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Such devices can surely be bought, but should not be to hard to build if you are somewhat handy yourself. Depending on needs and wants, you can choose whether to make it fully automatic or if you want to have some remote control for it. Both are feasible, although not easily described within a post like this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One option springing to mind is to have a timer giving power to a lifting circuit which would spin an engine lifting the door until it touches a circuit breaker when lifted high enough, but not releasing the tension on the spinning device until power is shut off (by the automatic timer).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-11-13T02:38:20.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9973" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9968" CreationDate="2015-11-13T12:31:00.060" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use some kind of controller to automate this task. For example Arduino. But you need some programming experience to do this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will need an electric motor which will move the door in both directions (open/close). And some sensors (like Hall effect sensor) which will detect if the door is closed or opened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The door can be controlled with a timer or a sensor (photo resistor/transistors) which detects if it is day or night (depending on the light).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-11-13T12:50:25.327" LastActivityDate="2015-11-13T12:50:25.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9974" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9975" CreationDate="2015-11-13T17:31:05.347" Score="3" ViewCount="221" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm working a personal project, where I want to make a mood light, I'm using LED strips and I plan to use plexiglass to diffuse for the light, issue is that I don't own a heat gun to bend it as I want to, and as far as my knowledge goes, fire will only stain the material. Any suggestions as to how I can work with this material?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2015-11-16T13:45:10.117" Title="Working with acrilyc/plexiglass" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9975" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9974" CreationDate="2015-11-13T19:09:56.577" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on what you are trying to do. An electric heat gun creates a broad heating area, so unless you are trying to dimple the plastic, that probably will not work well anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Strip heaters heat to about 280F to do angle bends, so essentially any electric indirect infrared source (i.e. no gas, no direct flames or direct contact with hot surfaces) will work in a pinch. The forming temperatures are usually around 270-290F depending on material. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Quick note of caution:&lt;/strong&gt; Overheated acrylics can give off dangerous gases when heated above certain temperatures, so appliances used in a kitchen setting are not generally recommended. Outdoor or well-ventilated area only, so if you understand that, then&amp;hellip;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The heating rod from an electric BBQ starter can be used for certain types of angular bends, as long as the material is narrow enough to be heated evenly along its width. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A toaster oven can be used for smaller pieces if you want the entire piece heated. Built-in oven thermostats are notoriously inaccurate, so start at a low temperature (250 F?) and heat it slowly until pliable. Use an external thermometer if you have it and don't over heat it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the material is thin and narrow enough, you might even try holding it over a high-wattage light bulb. It wont give you any type of precision for where exactly it will be heated, but depending on your application, that level of precision may not be needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even an electric hair dryer can work in some applications; same caveats as above, but the material has to be thin enough for any of these applications so not to scorch the surface before the interior is heated. Low and slow is the key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2015-11-13T19:09:56.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9976" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9730" CreationDate="2015-11-13T19:38:34.273" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest using Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). When the iron is slightly hot, put some baking soda on a piece of wet cotton and rub the surface. I tried it before and it worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10609" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-11-14T00:33:50.893" LastActivityDate="2015-11-14T00:33:50.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9977" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9962" CreationDate="2015-11-13T19:54:23.657" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy a cheap glasses which has the most appropriate framing for the lenses you have. And then try to place those lenses on the new frame.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After finding a cheap frame like in the picture below, you can even get your lenses re-shaped / re-formed by an expert. Maybe you can try it on your own to round the corners using sandpaper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A3pD2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A3pD2m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Oqdup.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Oqdupm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10609" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-13T22:47:43.600" LastActivityDate="2015-11-13T22:47:43.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9978" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9962" CreationDate="2015-11-13T20:00:48.397" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most lenses are made of plastics chemically similar to acrylic or polycarbonate.  That means they can be &quot;welded&quot; with solvent glues that work on those plastics -- Ambroid ProWeld is the brand on the bottle I have at home.  Exercise extreme care, as the solvent will cause either surface distortion of frosting if it gets on the surface of the lens -- hold the lenses upside down so drips run off instead of into the field of view, and coat areas away from the joint with oil or grease to protect the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Follow the instructions on the bottle -- usually, you'll dry join the pieces and apply the tiniest possible drop of solvent to the joint where it runs to the edge of the lens.  Done carefully, this can produce a nearly invisible join as strong as the original, unbroken material -- and unlike other types of glue, won'tn preclude gluing with another adhesive if it doesn't work; the solvent will evaporate cleanly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-11-13T20:00:48.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9979" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9968" CreationDate="2015-11-13T20:41:58.297" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Build a door similar to this on the picture below;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is similar to the small doors for pets found on exterior house doors. I am not sure if the chickens will push the door with their heads to enter inside or go out. If this is the case, then you can put a sensor and a second stepper motor to open and close the door. Don't forget to wire the sensor also to the timer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I bought one of this timers to use with my boiler. They are around 15-20$ on aliexpress. For the stepper motors, look inside of the old CD/DVD ROMs or Scanner / Printers. I don't think they are expensive. I think you can find sensors online. They must be cheap on sites like ebay or aliexpress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: You may ask how to limit the rotation to 180*. Well, it may be done by setting the speed of the motor. The timer is not second-sensitive. The minimum time range between the On and Off is 1 minute. So the door should complete the 180* rotation in one minute. I know it is not easy to do without using electronics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zHkrD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zHkrDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;door&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0XhM7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0XhM7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;timer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10609" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-25T15:51:01.677" LastActivityDate="2015-11-25T15:51:01.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9980" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7454" CreationDate="2015-11-14T04:46:35.370" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just grab your pillow and wait... &#xA;When the buzzing sound in your ears alert you, bam! Hit yourself with the pillow. The large area of impact will crush it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10613" LastActivityDate="2015-11-14T04:46:35.370" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9982" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9838" CreationDate="2015-11-14T18:16:52.373" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd say the best answer to this problem is to buy another, identical remote for your use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep it locked, or hidden away. If the rest of the household loses their remote, it's their problem. They will soon miss you finding it for them, and maybe they will then learn amongst themselves to place the remote in a designated spot when not in use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9577" LastActivityDate="2015-11-14T18:16:52.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9983" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9997" CreationDate="2015-11-15T12:39:20.213" Score="6" ViewCount="27951" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use my backpack a lot and the weather has gotten very rainy. How do I dry it out so I can use it again in a couple hours? So far I try to leave it on a wooden chair close to a heater and unfold it as much as possible (e.g. not leave it crumpled up). I thought about putting it in the clothes dryer but I don't want to damage it by doing this on a regular basis.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Same goes for clothing, especially shoes. While they may not get soaked through, it's uncomfortable putting something that's wet on the outside, back on. For example my jacket is waterproof but inevitably a little water gets inside when I take it off and put it on again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastActivityDate="2017-06-29T05:32:13.293" Title="How to dry out a wet backpack" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9986" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="9994" CreationDate="2015-11-16T02:18:34.197" Score="6" ViewCount="529" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jd7a9.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jd7a9m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a largely jerryrigged desk - its a particleboard table top that's sitting on a pair of metal A frame trestle legs. I recently got a 27 inch monitor and the weight of it is causing the desk to sag. Its an inch thick particleboard that used to have a pair of I frame and a board across it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have a wood shop or a machine shop so reinforcing the desk is unlikely. How would I keep this from happening in future? Would adding a single table leg be enough or should I add another trestle help? Would having a even wider base for the monitor help spread the load?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4015" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T03:30:28.377" Title="Turning my desk's smile upside down" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9987" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9871" CreationDate="2015-11-16T04:57:21.747" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Formica will discolor with age, like any other paper product. There is no real way to remove this, only lessen it. Some sort of dieing/bleaching might work to lighten the stain, though you would need to find a way to penetrate the coating first (an acid of some ty&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10634" LastActivityDate="2015-11-16T04:57:21.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9988" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9986" CreationDate="2015-11-16T13:35:25.587" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on if you can find/buy any materials, you could add some metal/wood rails between the trestles to support the weight of the desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Essentially you need to distribute the load and cross pieces could serve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Extremely crude drawing:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;======desk surface=======&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;|--------support beam----------|&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;|&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;/\&amp;lt;-----------trestles         ---------&amp;gt;/\&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;------- A possible way to build supports: -------&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CRr6O.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CRr6O.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Color key: red=particle board tabletop, black=2x4 support beams, green=trestles, orange=lag bolts or screws&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-04-11T17:45:04.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9989" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9983" CreationDate="2015-11-16T13:38:28.723" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've put mine in the dryer on regular occasions without damaging it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to use gentle setting (low-medium heat) and limit the amount of time tumbling around.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For extra protection, put it in a pillow case or other fabric enclosure to reduce the beating/scratching against the dryer inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-11-16T13:38:28.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9990" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9974" CreationDate="2015-11-16T13:45:10.117" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recall doing some plastic bending in shop class years ago and the pieces were put in a small oven (not toaster).  If I recall it was @350F.   With oven gloves you can test the malleability regularly until you reach the point where you can easily mold it to you desired shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;@Robert Cartaino raises important points about burning/toxic gases.  According the Wikipedias &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate)&lt;/a&gt;, the melting temperature is 320F, so I agree with aiming low until you reach a point where it can be bent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-11-16T13:45:10.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9991" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-16T15:50:16.247" Score="4" ViewCount="187" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a ~1200 square feet (~110 square meters) apartment which has carpet (cable style, very plush) on the floors (except bathroom / kitchen).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a &lt;a href=&quot;http://dirtdevil.com/products/details/ud70107/breeze-cyclonic-upright/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bag-less Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner&lt;/a&gt; which has a rotating brush. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, due to the size of the apartment the cleaner tends to overheat and shut down. Also, fairly quickly, the brush collects a lot of hair and &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/2453/clean-hair-from-vacuum-brush&quot;&gt;needs to be cleaned repeatedly&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have seen a recommendation to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/5739/how-do-i-effectively-remove-dog-hair-from-carpets&quot;&gt;use a squeegee to remove the hair from the carpet&lt;/a&gt;. However, that only addresses the hair - and I wouldn't want to spend a day on my knees cleaning the entire carpet like that.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I effectively vacuum ~1200 square feet of carpet on a regular basis? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10639" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-11-18T14:05:29.173" Title="How to effectively and regularly clean 1200sqft of carpet?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9992" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9986" CreationDate="2015-11-16T18:28:07.880" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A single table leg might be too rickety; the cross section is too small. But if you use a 10&quot; or 12&quot; wide board, standing on end directly under the monitor's base, I think that would do the trick! You can stand it up parallel to the sides of the desk, or parallel to the front &amp;amp; back of the desk. Just make sure it's exactly the height of the trestles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fkJye.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fkJyem.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-11-17T17:43:18.550" LastActivityDate="2015-11-17T17:43:18.550" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9993" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9983" CreationDate="2015-11-16T19:43:49.790" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bike ride quite a bit and personally use a dryer rack when drying items in the dryer (shoes, backpacks etc) etc) anything that you do not want tumbling around can be dried on a dryer rack&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TUMLv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TUMLv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Dryer Rack&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are called 'Dryer Racks' Look online for one thats compatible with your dryer brand. If you have a auto moisture sensing dryer, just place it on that setting and set it &amp;amp; forget it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do this about 3 times a month with NO issues at all... Hope that helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-11-16T19:43:49.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9986" CreationDate="2015-11-16T22:25:56.700" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can move the monitor so as it stays right above another leg, though, depending on the construction of the leg, it may be not enough place for your legs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A2rpR.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A2rpR.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally I also have a deck, but mine monitor is attached to the wall via the &quot;robo arm&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21" LastActivityDate="2015-11-16T22:25:56.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9995" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9986" CreationDate="2015-11-17T02:29:21.510" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whilst the best option would be to add cross bars across the entire length above the trestle legs, you could also opt for stiffening the particleboard table top in between the legs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This can be done by attaching a board along the back edge of the table. The higher the board the better. Something like a 2.5cm x 7.5cm (2'' x 3'') should suffice, and be easy enough to fasten through the table with multiple screws. (Note that higher part should go downwards, as in the beautiful ascii art below which is viewed from the side of desk) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT  T - Table top&#xA;                            B&#xA;                            B      B - Support beam&#xA;(+1 for ascii art)          B&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Such an extra support beam will stiffen the table top a lot, and I've used this often to stiffen either tables tops or shelves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-11-17T02:29:21.510" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9997" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9983" CreationDate="2015-11-17T07:36:04.780" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For all (backpack, shoes, jacket) I use electric fan which blows warm air at them and highly decreases the time for drying. It is something like a heater with fan and I set it to lowest temperature. Depending on the material of your backpack/shoes/jacket you can use higher temperatures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5ku12.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5ku12m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;fan heater&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some other things you can do to dry them faster:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Backpack:&lt;/strong&gt; Hang it somewhere upside down so that any water comes out easily. after that put a dry towel inside for some time. Then take it out and open all the zippers and everything that can be opened. And hang it somewhere. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shoes:&lt;/strong&gt; Put a towel inside them to take out the water. After some time  change it with another dry towel or old newspapers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-17T16:27:08.883" LastActivityDate="2015-11-17T16:27:08.883" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="9999" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9991" CreationDate="2015-11-17T15:00:06.980" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you would like to invest in another vacuum, I suggest getting a robot vacuum. I personally own a Neato Botvac D75. There are other models too, some specifically good at collecting hair. According to the specs, it cleans on average 2000 sq feet. It doesn't need to be supervised and can return to docking station after done with the room. Another brand is Roomba. I got Neato because it has a planned path rather than going random directions, but if you are interested, you can go to their websites to compare and see which one you prefer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Robot vacuums can be scheduled to automatically start cleaning on a regular basis. Therefore if you decide to invest in one, you will be hands free and have your carpet vacuumed every day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-11-17T15:00:06.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10000" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9991" CreationDate="2015-11-17T16:04:21.340" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to use another vacuum cleaner, switch between the two vacuum cleaners when one of them is overheating. And if it overheats take the other one and continue.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or simply find a vacuum cleaner which doesn't overheat, I never had overheating problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;About the problem with the brush which collects a lot of hair - this kind of bush is not suitable for homes where live people with long hair (or animals) maybe you have to try another one if you vacuum cleaner allows brush changing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-11-17T16:04:21.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10001" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-17T17:19:25.477" Score="16" ViewCount="4593" Body="&lt;p&gt;As winter approaches in the Northern hemisphere, one can feel the cold air near interior windows.  &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;How can I reduce the amount of heat lost through windows?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Essential criteria:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cost must be less than $100 for multiple windows&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;must not block all light&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;must be either removable and non-damaging or allow for opening of windows come spring&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Related: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/7417/seal-a-window-temporarily-in-monsoons&quot;&gt;Seal a window Temporarily (in monsoons)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-11-18T04:34:45.723" Title="What is a cost effective way to eliminate heat loss through windows?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9991" CreationDate="2015-11-17T17:22:27.863" Score="2" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You could do a first pass with a stiff broom.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can effectively sweep carpet and once the bulk of the hair is removed, follow with the vacuum.  Because it starts cleaner, the vacuum should be on for longer and not have to work as hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-11-17T17:22:27.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10003" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10001" CreationDate="2015-11-17T17:29:45.227" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;The old standby for this was &quot;temporary storm windows&quot;, for houses that lacked custom-fitted storm windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A storm window overlays the window frame on the outside to prevent exterior air (along with rain, snow, etc.) from directly contacting the single-pane sashes; it provides some insulation (less effective than modern multipane glass, but much better than nothing), as well as physical protection (storm windows were often shatterproof acrylic plastic).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Temporary storm windows are a simple clear plastic sheet (plastic drop cloth, plastic tarp, etc., as long as it's clear), held in place by a strip of lath on each edge, which is stapled or brad nailed to the window frame.  The clear plastic provides an airflow seal, some trapped air insulation, and physical protection (less so than acrylic sheet, but still much better than nothing), and is very inexpensive: they used to sell kits in hardware stores, but you can buy clear plastic sheet, lath, and brads cheaply at the big box home improvement stored.  These are disposable; removing them in the spring destroys at least the plastic.  They're cheap enough, however, that that isn't a big deal compared to the heating fuel savings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Long term, you're best off if you can afford to have the windows replaced with proper multipane glass -- but temporary storm windows are a good, cheap, short term solution that worked well for many years before the current solution was available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-11-17T17:29:45.227" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10001" CreationDate="2015-11-17T19:24:18.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen my grandmother put saran wrap on the windows of her old lakeside house in the winter. When I traveled in New Zealand where most of the houses seemed poorly insulated, I saw a lot of people put saran wrap on their windows for the winter. Basically, they would stick the saran wrap directly to the glass in order to cover its entire surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10663" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-11-17T19:59:44.520" LastActivityDate="2015-11-17T19:59:44.520" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10005" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10001" CreationDate="2015-11-17T22:12:37.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One really effective way is to add a new pane to the windows. This can be done as a temporary storm window as &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/10003/4490&quot;&gt;suggested&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/9830/zeiss-ikon&quot;&gt;Zeiss Ikon&lt;/a&gt; on the outside, or it can be done on the inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If done on the inside it doesn't demand that much work securing the new pane as the weather doesn't have access to it. This also means you can use simpler arrangement for attaching the extra pane. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my suggestion would be to buy acrylic glass/plexiglass (4mm?), which can be bought at reasonable prices, and simply use a saw to fit them to the inner frame of your window. This extra layer between the real window and the extra pane will give you some extra insulation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if done properly, you can easily reuse the panes the following year. Depending on your handyman skills, you could also attach a simple frame for easier handling. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-11-17T22:12:37.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10006" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10001" CreationDate="2015-11-17T22:23:30.953" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Science to the rescue!  3M makes a type of &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00002NCJI&quot;&gt;insulating window film&lt;/a&gt; similar to saran wrap but thicker and designed to be applied with a hair dryer so it shrinks to be perfectly clear around your window frames.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At about $15 for 5 windows, it fits your cost parameters too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1495" LastActivityDate="2015-11-17T22:23:30.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10007" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10001" CreationDate="2015-11-17T22:30:25.060" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Curtains&quot; is too short an answer so I added these extra words. (some curtains are very light fabric that allows some light).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9683" LastActivityDate="2015-11-17T22:30:25.060" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10008" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9968" CreationDate="2015-11-18T02:20:27.050" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;install a small roller door (pedestrian size) with remote controlled opener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastActivityDate="2015-11-18T02:20:27.050" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10001" CreationDate="2015-11-18T03:06:48.603" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Home-made pelmets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heavy curtains are a good start if you can afford them, but if you already have curtains or blinds of any kind, adding pelmets will make a significant difference. Pelmets reduce convection currents, whereby air coming into contact with the window surface cools down, falls to the floor and pulls more warm air down past the top of the curtain, ad infinitum. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With such a tight budget, making your own pelmets is probably the best option. Google &quot;home-made pelmets&quot; for some instructions. (You could also try &quot;box valance&quot; instead of pelmet.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are a couple of examples: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-save-heat-money-and-energy-with-easy-pelm/&quot;&gt;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-save-heat-money-and-energy-with-easy-pelm/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thecreativityexchange.com/2012/11/how-to-diy-a-pelmet-or-box-valance.html&quot;&gt;http://www.thecreativityexchange.com/2012/11/how-to-diy-a-pelmet-or-box-valance.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10325" LastActivityDate="2015-11-18T03:06:48.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10010" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10001" CreationDate="2015-11-18T04:02:14.557" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put weather stripping on moving parts, and then apply a special plastic film over the window area, trapping a layer of air between it and the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check out &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft33T82ud8o&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;How to Weatherize Windows with Plastic Film Insulation&quot; from Green Dream&lt;/a&gt;, for a simple demo of how to do this cheaply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2015-11-18T04:02:14.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10001" CreationDate="2015-11-18T04:34:45.723" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've successfully used pieces of bubble wrap trimmed to fit the glass, with no gaps at the side.  You can wet the smooth side of the bubble wrap with soap/detergent and water, and simply stick it to the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Light transmission is a little reduced, but the view is obscured significantly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cost is probably $0, and you can layer this solution with curtains and other suggestions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2015-11-18T04:34:45.723" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10012" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9991" CreationDate="2015-11-18T14:05:29.173" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coming from a door to door vacuum salesman, I would have to bring up a point regarding standard retail store vacuum quality. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These vacuums are intended for basic cleaning, the beater bar and other components of a vacuum simply are not designed with standards. You can easily &quot;kill&quot; a ANY vacuum purchased at walmart, target, and other big retail stores in your area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Kirby, FilterQueen, Electrolux and others are simply in a different breed of &quot;Quality&quot;. If you are needing a vacuum that is going to hold up to your environment, and at the same time provide proper micron filtering (HEPA quality) to prevent indoor air pollution (HUGE DIFFERENCE with these vacuums stated above), you should serious invest in one of the higher quality vacuums. You should be able to find one of these in a local shop that specializes in &quot;Vacuums&quot;. I would not shy from 2nd hand ones either as these vacuums are PROVEN to last many many many more years than your Dirt Devil or Dyson. (Do a good clean, replace ALL filters before using the vacuum inside your home if you buy a 2nd hand one).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;GL&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2015-11-18T14:05:29.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10014" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9223" CreationDate="2015-11-18T23:02:12.693" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a slim wooden cutting board, which is both cheap and very lightweight. I have been using that method for 4 years now and I've had no problems so far.&#xA;My laptop isn't overheating plus the board is strong enough and doesn't bend.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nEuH1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nEuH1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;laptop on wooden cutting board&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gvU6v.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gvU6vm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;laptop behind wooden cutting board&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My laptop is 15.6 inches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10688" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-11-20T23:01:43.727" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T23:01:43.727" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10016" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10017" CreationDate="2015-11-19T10:55:48.700" Score="3" ViewCount="5543" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not so long ago I made some paper craft, a mask to be exact. It looks awesome, but it's too soft to wear it, so I'd like to harden it and then paint it. Note that it is a 3D model and it took me about 6-7 hours to make it, so making another from carton is not a good option. Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10694" LastActivityDate="2015-11-19T12:48:20.460" Title="How to harden finished papercraft?" Tags="&lt;paint&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10017" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10016" CreationDate="2015-11-19T11:48:39.573" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could add layers of more paper over the current one. For this you can use mixture of white glue and water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For paper layers you can use toilet paper or kitchen paper. Other kind of paper can be used too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Probably first you will need to protect the base from deformations if it gets wet when you put the glue on it. This can be done with some kind of acrylic spray or paint spray which becomes water resistant after drying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add several layers and let it dry. On the top layer you can achieve smooth surface when you put several layers of:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;glue&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;mixture of glue, flour, salt &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;gypsum (plaster)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can test first on something smaller to see how it works for your case&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-11-19T12:48:20.460" LastActivityDate="2015-11-19T12:48:20.460" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10018" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2015-11-19T14:19:52.100" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-11-19T14:19:52.100" LastActivityDate="2015-11-19T14:19:52.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10019" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2015-11-19T14:19:52.100" Score="0" Body="Hacks including dealing with paper or some problems with paper" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-11-20T22:25:43.470" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T22:25:43.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10021" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9983" CreationDate="2015-11-20T00:29:50.613" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a mailman I often used a hairdryer in addition to dry towels inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10397" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T00:29:50.613" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2352" CreationDate="2015-11-20T03:26:20.697" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nXy2l.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nXy2lm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You now buy online this sealing cap to keep your food in plastic bag in airtight condition, however this can only be use for food in granule or kibble sizing, not noodles&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10705" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-20T15:27:56.520" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T15:27:56.520" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10023" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-20T05:52:25.170" Score="3" ViewCount="1408" Body="&lt;p&gt;It appears the key to my bike lock broke off my key chain, thus rendering my lock (and to some extent the bike) useless. Is there anything that a cable lock with no key can be useful for? It’s basically like throwing $40 down the drain. It's a really nice cable lock with a Velcro strap that holds it tight and clips into a holder on the bike. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;UPDATE: good news I found the backup key! Also, for questions like this what is the expectation for selecting a correct answer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="4762" LastEditDate="2016-02-16T05:38:38.497" LastActivityDate="2016-02-16T05:38:38.497" Title="Cable lock with lost key" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;keys&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10023" CreationDate="2015-11-20T12:17:12.893" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the type of lock, a locksmith may be able to first pick the lock (open it without the key), and then make a new key to fit.  This is likely to cost approximately as much as a new lock, however, so best ask about cost before leaving the lock with the locksmith.  It's almost certain to be cost effective, however, if you can pick the lock yourself and make the new key yourself.  There are many YouTube videos on how to do this, and neither task is especially difficult, even with improvised tools (I picked my first lock in under ten minutes, with a bent paper clip and small screwdriver).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, this more or less assumes it's a conventional single-bitted pin- or disc-tumbler lock.  If it's a more sophisticated type (double-bitted, barrel key, magnetic, or other complex type), it may be very difficult even to pick, never mind to fabricate a key.  If that's the case, you're ahead to cut the lock or cable off the bike (an abrasive wheel on a rotary tool or angle grinder works better than any other method I've tried), and get a new lock (as well as a duplicate key to keep in a safe place at home).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if the latter case is the only way out, if you're interested in such things you might keep the lock mechanism itself to learn from.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T12:17:12.893" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10026" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2352" CreationDate="2015-11-20T12:27:53.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use wood clothes pins (clothes pegs, as they call them in British English), the kind made from two pieces of wood with a strong steel spring in the middle.  They're very inexpensive (last time I bought some, I got fifty or so for two dollars), and as long as the bag didn't tear down the side, one or two will close almost anything.  I use them for cereal (they stuff down inside the box while clipped on the inner bag), coffee (I buy beans in a bag, and the wire tie built in is almost worthless when the contents are 25% gone), bread, and other similar things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a product like ramen, I'd probably just drop the package into a quart (liter) or gallon (four liter) zipper bag.  With dry contents, these are reusable for a rather long time, and as airtight as the original packaging (personally, I can't picture eating less than a full package of ramen at once, but I know some folks eat very small portions); if you squeeze out the air when closing, they'll keep a product like ramen for a few weeks without noticeable staleness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T12:27:53.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10027" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-20T13:38:41.293" Score="2" ViewCount="284" Body="&lt;p&gt;Summary: &lt;em&gt;There’s a great fashion in many countries about wearing a dotted style of beard (sorry I can’t really translate this, but this is the level below stubble). I don't want this.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you use classic razors you get a beardless style, which is now completely old fashioned except in some asian factories where peoples are fired if they have a black dot on their face in the morning &lt;em&gt;(in my own country the right to have beard in factories date from a massive strike in 1905)&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;So the industry, &lt;em&gt;(Wilkinson and others)&lt;/em&gt; stop to produce shavers that produce that style of shaving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This went so far that it’s no longer possible for people, in my country, to shave their heads to get shining skin style. &lt;em&gt;(you even see a dotless area on people choosing that style because of hair loss)&lt;/em&gt;. I never saw a shaved head without dots.  Even in our army this is the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried various models and kind of blades, starting when I was 16 which is not so long ago, but I’m still unsatisfied with the length of my beard. I've even tried blades that were not build for shaving purposes. I certainly won’t go to methods used by women &lt;em&gt;(things like hair removal, even if I want their result)&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is not about the method for shaving &lt;em&gt;(I know this implies daily shaving)&lt;/em&gt;. For common examples, I really find current beards of George cloney or Daniel Craig too long for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Since there’s no place to buy them&lt;/strong&gt;, how to build my own shaver from scratch that would be able to achieve a beardless style? That is a razor which would be able to cut so short that it won’t leave black dots on my face.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10860" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2015-11-23T15:13:25.227" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T15:13:25.227" Title="How to build a very close shaving shaver?" Tags="&lt;shaving&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10028" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10027" CreationDate="2015-11-20T13:46:07.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best shaves I've ever had were from an old-fashioned &quot;cut-throat&quot; straight razor.  I could get a shave that would leave my cheeks and chin positively shiny for many hours, and wouldn't show actual stubble for two days (this was in my late 20s).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In conjunction with the traditional razor, I used a hot water soak to soften my whiskers, hot soap from a mug applied with a shaving brush, and an after shave astringent that tightened the skin pores -- this last may be a bad idea, depending how curly your beard is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shaving with a straight razor requires practice and patience, and a good deal of care to begin with, but the results are unequalled by any other method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T13:46:07.257" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10029" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9631" CreationDate="2015-11-20T20:24:46.443" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Told by a pest control guy that you should make sure that shrubs and bushes are cut back from the house at least a foot. And make sure that the foundation sticks up above the ground at least 6 inches. Of course you need to make sure all your windows and doors have good seals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10716" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T20:24:46.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10031" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-20T20:34:15.753" Score="9" ViewCount="600" Body="&lt;p&gt;To tenderize meat, I first place it between two sheets of saran wrap, and then beat it with a meat tenderizer mallet. It's not wrapped tightly, else the wrap would just break when you hammered it. Placing the two sheets is always a nuisance, and the saran wrap inevitably ends up folding over itself, requiring me to fuss with it more than I'd like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better way to spread saran wrap onto my countertop such that it doesn't fold and cling to itself?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10388" LastEditorUserId="10388" LastEditDate="2015-11-20T22:26:00.743" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T21:40:13.050" Title="How do I keep saran wrap (plastic wrap, cling wrap) from clinging to itself?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10032" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10031" CreationDate="2015-11-20T21:20:49.013" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The trick is to not cut the wrap until you have wrapped the meat.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hold the meat in one hand and pull the wrap towards you with the other.  Now place the wrap on the meat and rotate the meat towards you such that you're wrapping it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know how much you wrap it.  I would imagine quite a lot, as you're hitting it with a hammer.  In any case, wrap it until your satisfied, and then use the cutting device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T21:20:49.013" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10033" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-20T21:43:44.363" Score="3" ViewCount="385" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've noticed over the past few years that my concrete driveway is slowing eroding away.  I've read the road/rock salt can erode concrete, so I'm attributing the cause to salt.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xZbMm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xZbMmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source of salt: I don't add salt much, but the city sprays it over the driveway regularly and there is often salty runoff from the car.  In short, I can't think of a way to avoid the salt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas how to minimize this effect without buying expensive sealants/treatments?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-24T14:14:18.270" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T14:14:18.270" Title="How do I keep salt from eroding a concrete driveway?" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;garage&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10034" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10033" CreationDate="2015-11-20T23:06:32.453" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the effect is indeed salt, then your best option is to try to avoid the salt staying there for any prolonged time. This is hard to achieve, but you could maybe wash out your driveway after a period where you know there has been used a lot of salt on the roads. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similarily you could/should wash the bottom of your car to remove salt from it. This also helps the car from rusting, as the salt accelerates the rust process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But other than this, I do believe you need to look at other forms of treatment of your driveway. You could possibly get some dedicated painting, which could help you a little...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T23:06:32.453" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10035" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10031" CreationDate="2015-11-20T23:10:19.140" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another option could be to use one piece of cling wrap. Stretch it out on your counter top, place the meat onto it, and then fold the cling wrap back and cut it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your issue is separating the cling wrap after you've hammered the meat, you could place a piece of paper near the end of the cling wrap so that this part of the cling wrap doesn't cling onto the underlying cling wrap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T23:10:19.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10036" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10027" CreationDate="2015-11-20T23:34:50.323" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've edited your post quite a bit as it was very chatty, and confusing. Hopefully I've maintained your original meaning, even though it doesn't really make sense. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fashion hasn't in most places I've heard about gone to such a step that razors aren't able to give you a clean shave. This sounds like more of a problem with your shaving technique, than a problem with the razor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So possibly the following will help you, where I use a standard razor and does the following when I shave my self:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash/rinse your face with warm water, and apply shaving foam/gel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Starting on one cheek, I shave going downwards allowing the razor to glide along my skin&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After completing the cheek, and under my chin on that side, I shave the opposite way (against the hair), to get an even closer shave&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat for other side/cheek, first going downwars, and then upwards against the hairs&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Finish off with shaving above and under mouth, and the final portion under the chin&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;At very end, rinse off any excess shaving foam/gel, and apply after shave if you like that&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-11-20T23:34:50.323" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10037" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-21T04:20:58.650" Score="8" ViewCount="591" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to pack your clothes in an efficient way to have enough space for other clothings and stuffs to fit into your luggage or carry on?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I learned some ways to &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/perfectly-pack-t-shirts-with-the-six-inch-military-roll-1416997152&quot;&gt;pack your shirts in a military roll&lt;/a&gt; and is effectively provide enough space for my other clothes to fit into.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to fold pants, sweaters, long sleeves, and polo that is wrinkle-free? Where to place your belts, socks, underwears, bathroom stuffs, etc?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7357" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T21:33:38.060" Title="How to fold clothes to save packing space for travel?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10038" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10066" CreationDate="2015-11-21T08:18:41.573" Score="14" ViewCount="618" Body="&lt;p&gt;One day I'm walking down in a busy streets, this street is far from my home and I didn't bring anything on me then suddenly my flip flop breaks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What should I do now? I know I can walk to the nearest mall but it is a shame to walk without flip flop you know?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ee903m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ee903m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Broken flip-flop&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-12-21T13:01:40.777" LastActivityDate="2018-12-17T14:10:13.830" Title="I'm walking in a busy street, then my flip flop suddenly breaks, what to do now?" Tags="&lt;repair&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10039" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10038" CreationDate="2015-11-21T08:42:44.067" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go to the nearest cafe and take some cocktail tooth picks and use them to keep the strap in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do this by pushing the strap back through the hole and then pushing the cocktail sticks through the plastic bobble end bit in a cross shape. If the wooden/plastic cocktail stick is not strong enough to push through the material, use a fork to create a hole first to push the cocktail stick through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10706" LastActivityDate="2015-11-21T08:42:44.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10041" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10037" CreationDate="2015-11-21T11:24:12.183" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen answers to this many times before but the most efficient way is to use vacuum plastic bags where you put your clothes in a plastic bag and then suck the air out. This is theoretically the most efficient space saving method. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Vacuum-Packing-aka-the-Poor-Mans-Spacebag/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This article has a cheap way of performing this function.&lt;/a&gt; Which is just putting your clothes/fabrics in a plastic bag (that has no holes), close the bag and slide in a hose of any vacuum and let it vacuum all the air out it can. Once it stops shrinking, remove the hose from the bag and tie the bag shut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10706" LastEditorUserId="143" LastEditDate="2015-11-23T15:13:33.113" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T15:13:33.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9867" CreationDate="2015-11-21T11:29:47.970" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could get a sieve with holes large enough for the ants to fall but the leaves (or whatever) to stay put. Place leaves in the sieve and shake around a few times for the ants to fall through the holes but the leaves (or whatever) remains in the sieve and then you can tip the leaves in to a clean container and repeat the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10706" LastEditorUserId="10706" LastEditDate="2015-11-21T12:33:08.853" LastActivityDate="2015-11-21T12:33:08.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10038" CreationDate="2015-11-21T18:11:54.437" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you stated that :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I'm walking in a busy street&lt;/strong&gt;, then my flip flop suddenly breaks what to do now?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use chewing gum if you have one and then chew it till it become little bit soft and then take it out with your hand from mouth and use it as a gum. It seems quite odd but still it will be helpful for longer time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7030" LastActivityDate="2015-11-21T18:11:54.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10046" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="208" CreationDate="2015-11-21T20:20:37.267" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Seconding &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/265/24872&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;user19&lt;/em&gt;'s point about heat&lt;/a&gt;, but if neither running water, sunlight or flame is available try the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For most cheap ballpoint pens, the bit that actually holds the ink is a narrow piece of plastic tubing with a nib on the end. You can usually remove this part from the outer casing by taking off the end cap at the back of the pen and tipping it out. Gently flex the tube with your fingers a few times. The motion plus the heat from your fingers frees up the ink flow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is assuming that the pen is broadly similar to the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bic-Crystal-Ballpoint-Medium-Point/dp/B000JTOYLS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&quot;Bic&quot;&lt;/a&gt; brand. I've included that link for illustrative purposes only and not at all because some of the reviews are hilarious. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10729" LastEditorUserId="24872" LastEditDate="2018-06-22T07:58:03.073" LastActivityDate="2018-06-22T07:58:03.073" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10047" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9748" CreationDate="2015-11-22T00:16:29.443" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could sew a fabric casing for the cord part of your headphones. I've had cats that liked to chew on rubber/plastic cords (including electrical cords!), and the best solution I found was to make little fabric casings for the cords. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It can be very thin fabric, because the purpose of the fabric is to change the texture to make it less attractive, not to be an impenetrable barrier. A thin flannel would be good; comfortable on your face, but icky on the cat's tongue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4902" LastActivityDate="2015-11-22T00:16:29.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10048" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17" CreationDate="2015-11-22T19:25:14.083" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you have some booze(spirit not beer-because of you need high alcohol level)in your house, baby wipes, hand sanitizers, ...anything with ALCOHOL...will break the bonds formed between ink stain and board.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All physics. All the best&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10733" LastActivityDate="2015-11-22T19:25:14.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10049" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-23T00:40:15.440" Score="5" ViewCount="980" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Situation:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;mother produces more milk than the baby drinks&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;from breastfeeding, the skin is too sensitive to cover it with nursing pads&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Without nursing pads, milk will gradually  dribble out at night, causing uncomfortably wet bedsheets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Short of switching bedsheets every day, what is a viable solution for preventing the constant flow of milk from reaching the bedsheets without having any cloth or similar tightly on the irritated part of the skin around the nipples all night?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10101" LastActivityDate="2015-11-27T21:34:07.007" Title="How to keep bed dry while lactating" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10049" CreationDate="2015-11-23T01:03:38.900" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Super-soaker diaper pads containing sodium polyacrylate, carboxymethylcellulose etc. can soak up a tremendous amount of liquid. If the mother cannot lay directly on a pad (even an &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.walmart.com/c/kp/adult-diapers&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;adult-sized diaper&lt;/a&gt;), the absorbent powder could be sandwiched between towels and left on the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T01:03:38.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10051" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6312" CreationDate="2015-11-23T04:17:24.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add 1/2 cup of household ammonia to your front load washer and add the stinky articles. Wash without adding any other detergent or softener. This should do the trick. I hate the smell of Tide, febreeze, and Downy! (I think the birds that fly above our homes do, too.) Despite what commercials say, something is only clean when it DOESNT have a scent!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10736" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T04:17:24.723" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10052" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9867" CreationDate="2015-11-23T05:19:26.797" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ants tend to ditch chaotic instances. Assuming that the ants are alive, gently shake the ingredients in an open container and leave it in the open. They will panic and leave. Repeat the same a couple of times to make sure you problem is ant-free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T05:19:26.797" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10054" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-23T07:45:00.220" Score="5" ViewCount="571" Body="&lt;p&gt;I noticed that my LED TV have drops of wood varnish on my LED TV's screen. It is annoying especially when I'm playing video games (&lt;em&gt;I keep falling victim, thought it was an island on a horizon of sea&lt;/em&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My father loves to coat varnish on our wood furniture, and accidentally drops some small wood varnish dot on my LED TV's screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I remove it? Any help is appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10740" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T21:37:06.300" Title="Remove Drops of Wood Varnish on LED TV" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10055" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10054" CreationDate="2015-11-23T08:00:24.010" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would expect using a solvent could make the situation worse by potentially damaging the surface of the LED screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A potential approach would be to dab it with a tiny amounts of turpentine to loosen it and then use a sharp kitchen knife or stanley blade and gently scrape the spot until it is removed from the LED surface without damaging the LED surface itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10706" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T08:00:24.010" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10056" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-23T12:29:26.103" Score="2" ViewCount="8649" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm very sick and have to lie in bed in about 2 months. My router is upstairs in my home and I need a way to turn it off in the evening, when I finish my work (I live alone, but in the morning I have my friend's help, so he could possibly turn on the router for me). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a router, Netgear DGN1000 and I'm wondering, if it's possible to turn it off automatically using web interface, or any other method? I've checked the web interface but I can't see the option to turn it off automatically unfortunately. Any ideas how to turn off this router? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10745" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-11-24T07:45:50.243" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T13:42:34.517" Title="Remotely turning off a router - is it possible?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" ClosedDate="2015-11-27T22:14:04.210" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10057" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10054" CreationDate="2015-11-23T12:46:09.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's likely the only chance you have is if the varnish is water based; otherwise, it's probably chemically bonded to the screen surface and there'll be no way to remove it without taking a chunk out of the screen.  You might try scraping with the edge of a credit card held very carefully so the entire edge is in contact; this will minimize the risk of scratching, but it's still likely you'll make a much more noticeable mark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might also check whether you can get a replacement screen cover for your television.  Replacing the screen cover is likely to be the most effective repair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T12:46:09.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10058" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10056" CreationDate="2015-11-23T14:19:03.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There should be a box on the web interface under 'Wireless settings' -&gt; 'enable wireless radio'.  Check/Uncheck box to turn on/off the signal.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4792" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T14:19:03.317" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10060" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10056" CreationDate="2015-11-23T15:32:00.110" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Assuming the router itself does not have a feature to control access times&amp;hellip;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want the control to be completely automated (on/off at specific times), you can use an &quot;outlet timer&quot; to cut off the power and turn it back on at whatever times you program. No intervention required. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4attB.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4attB.png&quot; alt=&quot;Outlet Timers&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#tbm=shop&amp;amp;q=outlet+timer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Search Outlet Timers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If want to &lt;em&gt;manually&lt;/em&gt; control when you are done for the day, you can plug the device into an &quot;outlet remote&quot; to turn the power off from downstairs. Make sure the model you selected uses an RF signal (not infrared) so the signal will go through the house to the floors upstairs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gZHwy.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gZHwy.png&quot; alt=&quot;Outlet Remotes&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=outlet+remote&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Search Outlet Remotes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-11-24T13:42:34.517" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T13:42:34.517" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10061" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10038" CreationDate="2015-11-23T20:21:23.613" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think your biggest problem will be having anything on you to fix a flip-flop with if you are just walking down the street unprepared. But from the pic you posted, the first thing that comes to mind is pushing the &quot;post&quot; of the flip-flop through the hole that is now too big, then wrapping it with a rubber band or a hair scrunchy on the bottom of the shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4539" LastEditorUserId="4539" LastEditDate="2015-11-23T20:30:02.287" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T20:30:02.287" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10037" CreationDate="2015-11-23T21:33:38.060" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The roll you are describing is sometimes referred to as a ranger roll, (see &lt;a href=&quot;http://google.com/search?q=ranger+roll&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;google search for ranger roll&lt;/a&gt; with answers like &lt;a href=&quot;http://coed.com/2014/05/01/8-ways-packing-like-a-us-army-ranger-will-help-you-kill-baggage-fees/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;) and this can be applied to most kind of clothings. To do it with t-shirts, long sleeves, polo and sweaters, should be easy to do. Just fold the sleeves down along the garment, and roll as usual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pants is a little more tricky, but the trick is to make the fold at the waist line, and to keep the flies/fly-front/zip open and kept slightly apart to keep these from bulking up. Also remember to turn the pants around so that the final pocket to wrap around the bundle is the back of the pants, and not the front. After this preparation, you just roll and wrap like normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Socks can also be ranger rolled, but I prefer to simply put two socks together and wrap one around the other. It still makes for a neat little bundle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For other miscellaneous items, put them inbetween the others, possibly in bags or boxes if that is suitable. But at least your clothes should now be in nice little rolls and bundles. Easily accessible and packable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T21:33:38.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10063" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10054" CreationDate="2015-11-23T21:37:06.300" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As the usual solutions of using various kind of solvents have the potential of damaging your screen, I would go ask someone professional how they would handle it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try asking at the shop were you bought it, or a shop selling LCD screens, and ask for their advice. Either on how to do it yourself, or if they can recommend someone to help you in your predicament.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-11-23T21:37:06.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10064" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10056" CreationDate="2015-11-24T04:22:10.387" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy yourself one or more extension cords to make the journey from an outlet you can reach to the router.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With that in mind, you could set up a whole network of extension cords to disperse the draw of electricity to multiple circuit breakers.  Then have a bunch of power strips near you to act as on/off switches.  That can get dangerous, so don't go crazy with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The safer alternative would be to buy a long Ethernet cable and keep the router near you.  I imagine this would be more extensive though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T04:22:10.387" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10065" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10056" CreationDate="2015-11-24T07:42:54.783" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have separate fuses for the other floor (which are situated on the first floor) then you can use their circuit breakers to turn off electricity on the other floor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have something like this at home:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aGMBk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aGMBk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;fuses&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yours may be different cause you live in another country.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These circuit breakers are not made for often switching, but they wont damage if you turn off power several times until you are not sick any more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course you have to check if this will turn off electricity for other electric appliances which must work all the time - like refrigerator, home heating system or other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T07:42:54.783" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10066" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10038" CreationDate="2015-11-24T08:04:45.203" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have seen my girlfriend fixing this problem with &lt;strong&gt;hair elastics&lt;/strong&gt; which she is always carrying on her hair or in the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pap3h.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pap3h.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Large elastic bands&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put this elastic around your foot and under the flip-flop&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4yqkl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4yqkl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Band around flip-flop&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-12-17T14:10:13.830" LastActivityDate="2018-12-17T14:10:13.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10067" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9223" CreationDate="2015-11-24T09:04:46.470" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a lap tray (may be called a cushioned lap tray or bean bag lap tray) of the sort designed for people to eat their meal on.  It has a lip around the edge so the (in my case) netbook doesn't slip off, and the bean bag cushion means it moulds to my legs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10753" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T09:04:46.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10068" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-24T09:10:27.947" Score="7" ViewCount="580" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had this snorkel for several years now and usually use it in a chlorine pool. There's something disgusting happening to the part close to where I put my mouth. I'm not sure how to clean it. Any suggestions? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A43uB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A43uBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;photo of side of snorkel&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8l9Mq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8l9Mqm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;photo of front of snorkel&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure what cleaning agent to use. Since it's going in my mouth it needs to be alright to swallow a little, but if chlorine water hasn't killed it already it needs to be stronger. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The valve at the bottom doesn't open from that side, it's for ejecting water (by blowing out) that fell in the top of the snorkel. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-11-24T15:30:15.617" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T17:37:42.113" Title="How to clean the purge valve of a snorkel?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10068" CreationDate="2015-11-24T10:16:34.440" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Vinegar&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you say, the chlorine will have killed it, if it was ever alive.  So you need to remove the residue, not kill it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I soak my snorkel in a bowl of water that has something acidic added, ordinary vinegar is fine.  It won't attack the plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After a couple of hours, it should then wash out if you flush the snorkel with clean water.  Give the valve a good blow afterwards just in case any residue still sits against the seal - it will come out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T10:16:34.440" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10070" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10056" CreationDate="2015-11-24T10:39:56.677" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a perfect solution for it which I am using in my house to control the room lights and fan. You can use the same to completely switch off the router. You can control your router (Turn ON &amp;amp; Turn OFF) from your phone but this is more related to &lt;code&gt;Electronics&lt;/code&gt; which I think you don't want for your problem. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyways a better solution is to use a long wire. Plug the one end of the wire to a switch board nearby your place and one end to the cable of your router. Ask you friend to do this for you. Now you can turn off you router from the switch board near you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9824" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T10:39:56.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10071" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10068" CreationDate="2015-11-24T11:57:26.740" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a bottle cleaner with appropriate size. Put it inside the snorkel from the top and make circular movements. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DObWq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DObWqm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can make something similar to this bottle cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut a sponge in long and narrow piece. Put the piece of sponge in the mouthpiece while holding one end (you need to pull it back after that) and use something flexible from the top to press it down to the valve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-24T14:16:15.693" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T14:16:15.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10072" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-24T12:07:57.247" Score="11" ViewCount="3091" Body="&lt;p&gt;I park my car in front of my yard because there's room for only 1 car in my driveway and my dad parks there. My street is a small, quiet one but still kids tend to steal things from the cars here. The car is always locked but there are some things I can't lock inside. I've had a blinker cover stolen and my dad (who used to park where I do now) had his antenna and even horn stolen on separate occasions. Yesterday someone stole one of my custom tire-valve caps and I'm really beginning to get annoyed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about placing a fake camera on the front of my house and/or a light that turns on when people pass by but there's too much distance (15 feet) between my yard fence (where the car is) and my house so I don't think it will be effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm sure it wouldn't take a lot to stop this from happening but I'm just not sure how to approach the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10760" LastActivityDate="2018-08-16T07:14:49.997" Title="How do I stop/discourage people from stealing from my car?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10073" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10072" CreationDate="2015-11-24T12:11:07.287" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a security camera or 2 on the car.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put up a sign that says &quot;Security cameras in use.&quot;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9683" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T12:11:07.287" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10072" CreationDate="2015-11-24T12:25:11.600" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Given people are stealing parts off the cars, rather than stuff from inside, the only things that are likely to work are either moving to a better neighborhood, or finding a way to park the car elsewhere or inside a locked/secure shelter.  My own solution, for many years, was to drive a very plain, old car that's no temptation, but I realize many people won't find that acceptable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T12:25:11.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10077" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10068" CreationDate="2015-11-24T17:37:42.113" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Best thing for that purge valve is to buy a snorkel that doesn't have one.  I snorkeled for years in open water with a plain J-tube snorkel, and never had any scum in my snorkel.  Put a little air bubble into the tube with your face to the surface when you start upward, and the pressure reduction will force the water out and leave just a few drops in the bend.  Those will expel easily from the smooth tube with a vigorous exhalation.  All the soft flex tube, purge valves and such are just money traps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T17:37:42.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10079" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10081" CreationDate="2015-11-24T21:52:00.283" Score="1" ViewCount="108" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to use tile &amp;amp; grout cleaner (a bleach gel) to clean the grout in my shower. However, the tile &amp;amp; grout cleaner is white, the grout is white, and the tiles are white. How can I easily tell where I've applied the cleaner, and if I coated the grout thoroughly without missing any spots?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="2431" LastEditDate="2015-11-26T13:09:43.930" LastActivityDate="2015-11-26T20:50:33.780" Title="How to see white tile/grout cleaner on white tile with white grout" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10072" CreationDate="2015-11-24T22:36:00.747" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can choose one of these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;light with sensor which swithces on when somebody comes near the car&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fake camera with a sign near the car&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;real camera with a sign near the car (in my country if  there is no sign then video recording can't be used in the court)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bad dog in your yard which will frighten the offenders (not really bad just one which is making alot of noise when someone approaches the car)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will be good if you can put a pylon near the car and attach the camera or light on it to be close to the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-11-25T09:15:08.187" LastActivityDate="2015-11-25T09:15:08.187" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10079" CreationDate="2015-11-24T23:05:25.293" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add an organic dye to the bleach gel just before application.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would guide you in placement and be bleached away in time (seconds, minutes, hours) depending on bleach and dye in question, any residual should be rinsed away.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would start with food colouring and work to inks and then more interesting stuff like organic pigments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;For a gel type bleaching product that you need to make visible I would use a contrasting coloured powder that you blow/shake or dust on to the gel during application.  You could use household products like corn starch for black tiles and cocoa powder for light tile.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;You could use a salt shaker, a cloth bag or &lt;a href=&quot;https://sewdirect.com/acatalog/Hem-Markers-269.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;hem marker&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;After application you rinse off gel and dust.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastEditorUserId="2161" LastEditDate="2015-11-26T20:50:33.780" LastActivityDate="2015-11-26T20:50:33.780" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10082" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9968" CreationDate="2015-11-24T23:36:13.143" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have a cat flap type arrangement and add a small latch that is released with a small 5V solenoid.  Fit a over large 24V solar panel (with LDO voltage regulator) to release the solenoid catch at dawn (orient the panel wisely towards winter dawn) even if overcast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the first hen is through the door you can have it stay open until roosting time when you swing it closed, as the sun sets the latch will lock at which point the hens are secure.  Make the door open outward to deter visitors if roosting is before sunset and you have closed up but lock is still open. Solar panel should be pointing away from sunset side so unless you have bright overcast the panel should be receiving little evening light.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a added benefit your night time security visit may allow you to unlock door to peek inside by illuminating solar panel with your torch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2015-11-24T23:36:13.143" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10083" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10072" CreationDate="2015-11-25T00:26:52.107" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simply park in the garage if you can. I cannot, simply put up a fake camera and a working blinking light to scare away the kids. This is a crime, not something you can simply rage about. Contact the police and tell them about the string or robberies and they might check on your car on their daily patrols. Even better, install a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;real&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; camera and catch them red-handed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastActivityDate="2015-11-25T00:26:52.107" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10084" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9218" CreationDate="2015-11-25T00:37:12.627" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apply the Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Foamer, then use something like &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drillbrush.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; to scrub the tub.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2015-11-25T00:37:12.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10087" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9218" CreationDate="2015-11-25T12:36:50.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;An oscillating brush will work a lot better than a rotary brush to get into tiny indentations.  I'd suggest an electric toothbrush as an experiment (obviously, use a head you won't use in your mouth again); if that works well, you may be able to find a brush attachment for a &quot;multi-tool&quot; oscillating head (a cordless type is safer, though a corded tool is okay if you have a GFCI -- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter -- to connect it to mains power).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-11-25T12:36:50.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10049" CreationDate="2015-11-25T16:04:57.010" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, the leaking is not caused by overproduction. The letdown mechanism is just a little too sensitive in some women at first. Second, the leaking will settle down over time, as the mechanism fine tunes and everything sort of &quot;stabilizes.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, take a close look at the nursing pads. They should &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; be plastic backed. Cloth pads that you can wash and dry with the diapers are the best. Change them frequently during the day so the skin is not sitting against damp cloth. Try to have an hour a day of &quot;air drying&quot;. These changes will make the skin much happier and may make it feasible to wear the pads at night, which is the easiest way to protect the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's still impossible to wear the pads at night, sleep on a towel, possibly one folded a few times for more thickness and absorbency. Wear a soft Tshirt to help keep the milk somewhat confined. (Sorry to freak out the uninitiated, but milk can occasionally spray out and that would mean a larger part of the bed gets wet.) If the volume is dramatic, look for a large bed pad (designed for bedwetters) that is plushy above and waterproof below. These are washable also. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be patient. The leakage will settle down and the skin will get happier too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2015-11-25T16:04:57.010" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10090" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9867" CreationDate="2015-11-26T00:49:58.543" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think that using &quot;bait&quot; for the ants is also good. Scraps of food can usually fool them away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10777" LastActivityDate="2015-11-26T00:49:58.543" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10091" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10092" CreationDate="2015-11-26T22:13:48.047" Score="7" ViewCount="985" Body="&lt;p&gt;On those hot summer days it can be really hard to keep your face cool while on the go. You can buy portable hand fans, but carrying it around is a real hassle. What can I do to keep my face cool while on the go?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="165" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T10:44:10.523" Title="How can I keep my face cool while on the move?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;walking&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10091" CreationDate="2015-11-26T22:13:48.047" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make a mobile face cooling hat with a portable fan (I'd suggest something like &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HACfH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;), some ducktape, and a hat (I'd suggest a hardhat). Just tape the fan to the hat in such a way that it's touching facing your face and BAM! Mobile face cooler.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TR1G7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TR1G7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="165" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-30T14:49:46.833" LastActivityDate="2015-11-30T14:49:46.833" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10093" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10091" CreationDate="2015-11-27T07:50:03.300" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep a wet towel around your neck. Wipe your face from time to time.&#xA;&lt;em&gt;(Nethack fans will do it with #wipe)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Evaporation of water on your skin will cool your skin. Physical reason is &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latent_heat#Table_of_latent_heats&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;latent heat&lt;/a&gt;.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2H8Ux.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2H8Ux.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Pulse points&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cooling base of neck has a medical reason (&lt;a href=&quot;https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2tm289vb&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;2009, Han et. al&lt;/a&gt;) resulting in cooler body. &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5571072/know-your-bodys-cooling-spots&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Blood vessels near skin&lt;/a&gt; transport a lot of blood towards the head and can be cooled by the wet towel. This helps to regulate whole body temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="172" LastEditorUserId="172" LastEditDate="2017-11-25T10:44:10.523" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T10:44:10.523" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10094" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-27T08:00:01.683" Score="4" ViewCount="281" Body="&lt;p&gt;My bedroom has a heating problem. It's very cold in the morning. I bought a fan electric heater which works great. However I normally don't leave it on at night as it gets too hot and makes noise. I would like to be able to turn it on without getting out of my bed, for example by using a smart phone app or remote control. There aren't any electrical outlets close enough to my bed to allow me to turn it on without getting out. Buying a heavy duty extension cord is an idea, but seems like a waste as I'll be moving in a couple months and wouldn't need it. I've tried with a regular extension chord and the wattage is too much. Any ideas? I'd say it meats &quot;looking for simple and practical tips to life's everyday problems that may not have an obvious solution&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Forgot to mention that utilities are included in the rent so I don't pay more for electricity. Why the close votes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="4762" LastEditDate="2015-12-01T01:06:25.790" LastActivityDate="2015-12-01T01:06:25.790" Title="Warming up when getting out of bed in morning" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-12-01T08:44:20.037" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10094" CreationDate="2015-11-27T20:40:43.443" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just get yourself a timer which you can plug into the socket and plug the heater into the timer socket. &#xA;The alternative would be to accept the cold bedroom. There is no quicker way to wake up and be be spritely early on a winter morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10796" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2015-11-27T22:15:01.457" LastActivityDate="2015-11-27T22:15:01.457" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9218" CreationDate="2015-11-27T20:58:18.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd say your best bet would be to find a product containing potassium hydroxide (normally used in oven cleaners and fat removers). I'm using a concentrate called &quot;Concentryl&quot; which I dilute und put in a sprayer. You can use it on just about anything except aluminium. Let it work a couple of minutes and then lightly brush and wash off. Should be a doddle, to get the tub clean!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Only work with rubber gloves as the product is acidic)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10796" LastActivityDate="2015-11-27T20:58:18.327" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10049" CreationDate="2015-11-27T21:34:07.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't worry too much, breasts don't stay &quot;leaky&quot;. Your real problem are sore nipples from breastfeeding. If you know a beekeeper get yourself some homemade honey and ask him if he can let you have some propolis. Propolis is like an antibiotic the bees produce to keep their hives healthy. You (or the beekeeper) have to liquify it in alcohlol to get a 30% alcohol/propolis tincture. Take a small jar and mix honey with propolis tincture (roughly 1 tablesoon honey to 10 drops of propolis). If you put some of the mix on any open wound or skin sore the problem will disappear within a couple of days. And in your case it has the added advantage of not presenting any danger to your baby like most ordinary medicine would do. And from the moment you put it on your nipples you'll be able to use any pad without it hurting too much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10796" LastActivityDate="2015-11-27T21:34:07.007" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10101" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10094" CreationDate="2015-11-28T05:18:47.460" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look for Belkin WeMo switch. You can plug your heater into that, and then control it with your smartphone or tablet over wifi. I think even IFTTT works with WeMo, also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10090" LastActivityDate="2015-11-28T05:18:47.460" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10102" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-28T10:37:43.227" Score="4" ViewCount="2293" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a house with older double glazed wooden windows and when the outside temperature falls below 10 or 15 degrees Celsius, the window panes start dripping with water in the mornings (inside temp. i.e. 15 degrees and air moisture between 65 and 70 %).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to stop this from happening, short of getting new windows and/or let the heating run all night?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Added info: I do air the place every morning with wide open windows for about a quarter of an hour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10796" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T04:39:19.510" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T04:39:19.510" Title="Is there a way to avoid condensation of water on the inside of window panes?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10103" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-28T17:27:28.520" Score="-1" ViewCount="576" Body="&lt;p&gt;I buy a lot of designer perfumes and shoes, and only recently I have discovered that there are dozens of retailers who are selling fake and lower quality perfumes which looks exactly like the original one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is what happen,&#xA;I went to buy &lt;strong&gt;Blue De CHANEL&lt;/strong&gt;, and the shopkeeper had asked me if I need the original one or the master copy, I was shocked to hear that there are actually replicas available for these branded perfumes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I asked him whats the difference between the two, and he says the original one lasts longer then the fake one, other than that, they are the same.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;He then showed me both the perfumes and I smelled them, but both were exactly similar to me, in fact, it was almost impossible for me to tell which one is real. He then told me that the original one has a magnet in his cap, and it automatically attached to the bottler when it is close enough. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While this shopkeeper may be honest enough to tell me which one is original, I am worried about other perfumes that I buy every month. I don't think having a magnet in the bottle cap makes it original, because if someone can replicate the scent, bottle and the design, then they can add the magnet in the bottle cap as well, no big deal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any trick in the book which may help me identifying if the perfume is original or the fake. ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is the photo of the perfume,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a9oxg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a9oxgm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fake one looked exactly the same.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10805" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-30T14:45:47.223" LastActivityDate="2015-11-30T14:45:47.223" Title="How do I identify if the Perfume is not a replica/counterfeit /fake?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-12-01T21:08:05.803" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10104" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10103" CreationDate="2015-11-28T19:36:23.317" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't see them, you don't taste them, you &lt;em&gt;smell&lt;/em&gt; them! If you can't smell a difference, ask yourself what you're actually doing! If you need the prestige, go buy in a top shop where you'll be seen buying the right thing. If the scent is what matters, choose blindfolded and get what smells best to you or to the person you want to impress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10796" LastActivityDate="2015-11-28T19:36:23.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10105" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10103" CreationDate="2015-11-29T00:37:55.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Precise analysis such as careful &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.perkinelmer.com/CMSResources/Images/44-155954APP_011482_01_CharacterizationofPerfumeFragrances.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;gas chromatography&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165993602008075&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;mass spectrometry&lt;/a&gt; might show a difference, if the counterfeiter is inaccurate. It would need to be carried out over the lifetime of the scent, since it is claimed the the original product has greater &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.schaefer-marketresearch.com/htdocs_en/infoletter/archiv/SCHAEFER_ResearchReport_02_13_en.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;lastingness&lt;/a&gt;, which could be achieved by microencapsulation, chemical synthesis, etc. On the other hand, it would be possible to counterfeit a fragrance perfectly, so that it is indistinguishable from the original -- after all, they are both produced using a formula.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-11-29T00:37:55.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10106" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10102" CreationDate="2015-11-29T00:50:41.717" Score="3" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Seal the &lt;a href=&quot;http://rochester.propertysourceonline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Window-Drawing.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;sill and sash&lt;/a&gt; between the windows thoroughly with caulking, leaving just a &quot;weep&quot; hole or two at the bottom so moisture can drain from between the panes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,20051453,00.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Seal the window sash pulley holes&lt;/a&gt; if it's an older-style window with sash weights.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cover the windows with a shade at night. It might help to put a bit of self-stick hook-and-loop tape (&quot;Velcro&quot;) at the edges of the shade and the window frame. This provides a third layer of insulation and keeps moist air from impinging on the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a window insulation kit at most hardware stores.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep humidity in the house at a reasonable level. Vent bathroom and cooking areas. (If its &lt;em&gt;too&lt;/em&gt; low, the air feels colder and dries the skin.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-11-29T00:50:41.717" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10102" CreationDate="2015-11-29T00:57:17.297" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Condensation is caused by warm humid air cooling down. You can affect different parts of this process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first thing to do is to &lt;strong&gt;reduce the humidity&lt;/strong&gt;, especially as it sounds like you have very humid air already.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you do not have any open containers of water evaporating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close the toilet lid!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash dishes promptly instead of soaking them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get rid of any fountains, fish tanks, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After you take a shower or bath, &lt;em&gt;keep the bathroom door shut&lt;/em&gt; (and the vent fan on or window open) until it has dried out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Similarly, vent steam from cooking to the outside if you can.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having fewer people in the house will also reduce the humidity (exhaled air is warm), but I doubt you want to change that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Air out in the evening, not the morning: you want to dump the warm humid air before it has a chance to deposit its water on the windows.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, you could use a dehumidifier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also &lt;strong&gt;keep the air on the inside warmer&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fix any air leaks around the windows, so that cold air isn't mixing with the warm air and cooling it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do not let air be trapped next to the window glass&lt;/strong&gt;: if you have curtains/blinds/shades, make sure they are &lt;em&gt;open&lt;/em&gt; at least at the bottom of the window, so that air cooled by the glass falls away from the window instead of staying where it is. This will of course mean the inside air loses more heat overall as it is circulating against the windows, but that can't be helped.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Opposite strategy to the previous item: if you are not opening the window then seal it with an airtight cover (kits for this with clear plastic and tape can be found in hardware stores) so the humid air doesn't reach it and it stays cold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Increase the air temperature, i.e. turn the heat up. Get a programmable thermostat so you can tweak it to be just-warm-enough in the day and night.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, if you've done everything you can and you still have water on the windows, &lt;strong&gt;wipe it off regularly&lt;/strong&gt; so that you don't grow mildew on your windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2353" LastActivityDate="2015-11-29T00:57:17.297" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10108" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10102" CreationDate="2015-11-29T13:04:19.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The windows definitely need replacing by the sound of it, but using plastic sealed at the edges over the windows will stop the problem, by and large, but obviously means you can't open the windows till spring. The other thing that might help is leaving your bedroom door open all night - breathing and body heaat create moisture, and that condenses on the cold window panes, even if the air isn't too humid already, so leaving the door open may help to disperse that humidity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recall as a child (unheated houses other than a central fire in one room, single glazed windows) my parents and grandparents putting newspaper on the inside of the window panes when condensate appeared to soak up moisture, replacing it once it was too wet. Once into proper winter, the condensate on the inside of the windows froze, creating some rather wonderful patterns, not something commonly seen now. Those were the days when you left your clothes for the next day on the end of the bed, and in the morning, pulled them under the covers to warm them and got dressed whilst still in bed... certainly not something I'd want to do as an adult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-11-29T13:10:14.700" LastActivityDate="2015-11-29T13:10:14.700" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10114" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-30T06:50:04.913" Score="-3" ViewCount="1720" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any trick to find out if your luggage is in the limit of weigh allowed by the airline before going to the Airport ?&#xA;My luggage is  always overweight and I always have to pay extra dollars to the airline to let it through because I only find it out once they measure it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;it merits mentioning that I have a small scale at home and it always shows the weight of luggage in the limits, but as soon as the Airline people measure it, its way over the limit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S: Its the large luggage (23KG one) I am talking about, not the cabin luggage (7KG)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10817" LastEditorUserId="10817" LastEditDate="2015-11-30T06:56:25.970" LastActivityDate="2015-12-01T01:36:08.253" Title="How to weigh my luggage before going to the Airport" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-12-01T01:30:08.607" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10115" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10114" CreationDate="2015-11-30T08:27:09.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most economical solution is to make sure you don't hit the limit exactly on your scale at home. If you have had this problem on a regular basis, you will know how much error your scale has. So calculate accordingly and pack your luggage. Optionally, you can get your scale corrected to the accurate value (if it has correction options) or you can get a new scale, preferably an on-floor scale so that you don't hurt yourself hanging 23K using your fingers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2015-11-30T08:27:09.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10118" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10114" CreationDate="2015-11-30T12:51:17.390" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;To test your scale and it's accurracy, which might just be bad for low weights, measure yourself with and without the luggage and calculate the difference (also works a treat for measuring a dog, which you can't put on a scale by itself).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Apart from that I'd say measuring with a scale at home is the most reasonable way. Either you get to know the error/offset of your scale, or you could get a more accurate one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10349" LastActivityDate="2015-11-30T12:51:17.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10114" CreationDate="2015-11-30T14:33:52.663" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can purchase a luggage scale, something looks like this:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LQT1m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LQT1mm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;from Brookstone&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are available from a lot of stores if you just google &quot;luggage scale&quot;. They all look similar and not expensive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2015-11-30T14:34:46.107" LastActivityDate="2015-11-30T14:34:46.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7238" CreationDate="2015-11-30T18:23:12.813" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes if you have a zipper on your pants it can be a good way to strike a match. The teeth and friction some times lights matches. I have tried from my Rambo first blood knife kit and it has worked for me sometimes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also before going out rip a small piece of sandpaper and put it in the Rambo knife kit to make life easier to start a fire. There is enough room in the handle for it.&#xA;V/R Daniel &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10828" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-12-01T12:03:54.467" LastActivityDate="2015-12-01T12:03:54.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10123" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10114" CreationDate="2015-11-30T19:10:52.843" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your scale does not match the airport's. Your goal is to make it match. Actually your goal is really just to figure out what number on your scale matches the airport scale's limit. A good tool for this is math.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Write down your scale reading.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Write down the airport scale reading.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do this a few times to get a reliable number, then use it to correct your reading at home. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may have to multiply (e.g. your scale is 96% of the airports) and/or add (e.g. your scale is 5 lbs under the airports), so be prepared for this intense computation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could avoid the multiplying or adding if you just try to find the number on your scale that you have to stay below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also buy a new scale. As a hack, you could steal one instead of buying it, but I don't recommend this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="4658" LastEditDate="2015-12-01T01:36:08.253" LastActivityDate="2015-12-01T01:36:08.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10124" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-11-30T20:19:12.517" Score="-3" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is no longer possible to find stores here that sell dishwasher detergent as just a box of powder or a bottle of liquid; they only sell these &quot;pods&quot; that are supposedly &quot;one size fits all&quot;. As a result, dishes are occasionally coming out of the dishwasher with white evaporation stains on them, suggesting the soap-to-filth ratio is too high (it only happens when there's not a lot of thick gunk to clean). It's easy enough to remove the stains, but it would be nice to figure out how to stop them in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The obvious answer is to use less than one unit of a detergent pod. But this seems really difficult at first glance, as each pod contains one chunk of powder and multiple chunks of variously-coloured gels. I presume that none of these should be mixed before they're ready to be used (though if they can be, that would be nice, as that would suggest being able to liquify several together and dispense as needed across several days). If it was just a single chunk of powder it'd be no issue (just cut it in half or something).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10831" LastActivityDate="2015-11-30T21:52:40.947" Title="How do we use less than one unit of a multi-component soap pod?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-12-01T01:31:56.510" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10125" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7030" CreationDate="2015-11-30T21:00:39.453" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My personal experience and from that of the old timers is apple slices. Not only does it keep the tobacco moist, it adds a taste that pairs perfectly with tobacco.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10833" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-12-01T00:55:04.693" LastActivityDate="2015-12-01T00:55:04.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10124" CreationDate="2015-11-30T21:44:41.803" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;First make sure your dishwasher is working correctly. Using too much detergent &lt;em&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; leave deposits, but the measured amount of detergent in those pods is based on the typical amount of &lt;em&gt;water&lt;/em&gt; used by a dishwasher, not the &quot;soap-to-filth&quot; ratio. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://smallnotebook.org/2012/02/02/5-tips-to-improve-your-dishwasher/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Troubleshooting dishwasher residue&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That aside, you &lt;em&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; certainly cut a pod into sections and use a fraction of the contents or make a liquid out of it. Keeping them conspicuously separate until use is mostly marketing. The capsule is made of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reddit.com/r/askscience/comments/269wfn/what_is_the_plastic_wrap_on_dishwasher_detergent/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;polyvinyl alcohol&lt;/a&gt; (PVA), which is simply a water soluble polymer that dissolves in the presence of water, so everything is dispersed at once when the cycle runs anyway. Many liquid dishwasher detergents already mix the rinse agents and water softeners into their products, so making your own liquid from the contents of a pod should not be a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind that these pre-measured pods are more expensive than their liquid and powder counterparts, so since you are dispensing with the convenience factor, you should try looking for alternative sources for the bottled product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#tbm=shop&amp;amp;q=dishwasher+detergent&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Buy your dishwasher detergent online&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or perhaps you can&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=homemade+dishwasher+detergent&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Make your own homemade dishwasher detergent&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No pods required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-11-30T21:52:40.947" LastActivityDate="2015-11-30T21:52:40.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10131" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-01T07:44:05.963" Score="-1" ViewCount="298" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to roast a &lt;em&gt;whole&lt;/em&gt; chicken in your own hotel room? Let's assume that the hotel provides you with some standard things like towels, iron/ironing board, minibar fridge, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10838" LastActivityDate="2015-12-01T16:14:30.410" Title="How to roast a chicken in a hotel room" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-12-02T16:35:26.563" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10131" CreationDate="2015-12-01T08:20:13.683" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am sure no hotels will allow this. Smoke detectors can go off when you attempt such a thing. If at all you want to attempt this, go to the hotel room balcony, get an open grill and do your business. Make sure you are extra careful with the whole procedure. No other appliance provided by the hotel can be used. And using an Iron box is totally inadvisable as you may spoil the iron box as well as ending up with an under-cooked chicken. Having said all that, the whole idea is inappropriate and dangerous and I think you should not do it. Order in, maybe; or ask the reception where you can do it yourself...maybe they will provide you with the area and materials needed for the same.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2015-12-01T08:20:13.683" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10133" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="508" CreationDate="2015-12-01T12:58:03.160" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a commercial device called a Miracle Thaw -- a simple aluminum plate that you warm in hot tap water and lay the meat on.  The high conductivity of the metal quickly transfers heat into the meat, and will thaw a chicken breast in about a half hour (turn at 15 minutes).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, you don't actually need the branded item; you can do the same thing on a metal range top.  Heat the oven to baking temperature and turn it off (assuming it's under the range surface -- if not, this still works, but takes longer), put a sheet of foil on the range top (to protect both the range and the chicken cut), and lay the chicken on the foil.  Turn in twenty minutes or so, and your chicken breast will be thawed in much less than an hour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-01T12:58:03.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10134" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-01T13:25:41.657" Score="3" ViewCount="117" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a water drain in the bathroom like the one on this picture&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LlagU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LlagU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;water drain&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, the man who mounted it has lost the plastic cylinder which is inside it. This cylinder has to be there to stop the smell coming from the canal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Part ot it is submerged into the water, forming a watter barrier for bad smelling air from the canal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On this simplified picture below the cylinder is in red color:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/C2D9Rm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/C2D9Rm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;water drain principle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now I am trying to find the same cylinder without success. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking of making it with 3D printig, but first wanted to ask if someone can find an easier solution, something to use instead the cylinder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that in the home improvement or hardware stores there are no &quot;drain inserts&quot; for sale. They have only the whole bathroom drain and no spare parts for it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is why I have to buy the whole product and use the part I need and throw away the rest of it. Or I have to find/make something else with similar form to use instead of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-12-03T15:57:10.667" LastActivityDate="2015-12-03T15:57:10.667" Title="Replacement for a bathroom water drain cylinder" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10135" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10134" CreationDate="2015-12-01T13:39:53.367" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Properly, the fellow who lost the plastic piece should replace it at no cost to you or your landlord -- his mistake, his responsibility to correct.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that, however, you may be able to find a standard PVC pipe cap that's the right size to sit on the shoulder inside the drain body, and drill through the interior of the cap to allow water flow and regain the trap function.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-01T13:39:53.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10137" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-01T23:11:37.983" Score="7" ViewCount="281" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm afraid my adhesive sticks tend to dry out over time. I dare say I quite often don't close them well enough. Does anybody know of a way to revive them when this has happens, or are they absolute gonners?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10796" LastActivityDate="2015-12-03T01:43:21.503" Title="Turn up adhesive stick forever dried up" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10138" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10137" CreationDate="2015-12-02T05:38:10.200" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dip a cloth in warm water, squeeze out excess water and place it over the tip of the glue stick and close the cap over it. Glue sticks generally consists of 40% water and 40% Acrylic polymer (Referred from Wikipedia), so re-moistening should help. Since it is a polymer, a higher temperature will help in speeding up the bonding process of water to the components in the glue stick. Make sure you don't over moisten it with too much water, which may result in the loss of adhesive property of the glue. And also make sure you change the cloth periodically so that it doesn't dry up and stick to the glue stick.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2015-12-02T05:38:10.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10139" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-02T06:52:52.933" Score="2" ViewCount="26925" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a piece of paper that has a ton of text printed from a computer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the words on the paper has been scribbled through horizontally with an ink pen.  I've tried holding it over the iPhone flash light and a lamp but can't quite make out the text.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better way to do this or would it even be possible to remove the scribble ink while not affecting the printed text underneath it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10847" LastActivityDate="2019-07-02T20:09:40.313" Title="Remove Ink That's Scribbled on top of Printed Text?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10139" CreationDate="2015-12-02T07:53:22.850" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubbing Alcohol, acetone or freshly squeezed lime juice could help. Avoid using ink rubbers. You may end up losing the data beneath the ink. The ink may not disappear completely, but it should lighten, well enough to read the text underneath the stain. Be extra careful if the data is of high priority. Also make sure the ink has no reactive hazards with the materials suggested above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2015-12-02T07:53:22.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10141" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10139" CreationDate="2015-12-02T14:03:01.223" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ball point ink is oil based, so oil based solvents will often soften or lift it.  They will make a translucent spot in the paper, but that won't affect legibility of the print if it's only on one side.  Soak the ink in vegetable oil, wait a half hour or so, and then blot carefully with a tissue or paper towel.  If there's any improvement, but you still can't read the printed word, you can repeat the soak and blot cycles as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Laser print is plastic, fused onto the paper, while ink jet ink is water soluble.  Neither one should be affected by vegetable oil, as long as you don't damage the oil-soaked base paper by rubbing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-02T14:03:01.223" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10142" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6530" CreationDate="2015-12-02T19:03:18.987" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This happens to me sometimes too, I also have dogs at home so have to deal with the hair as well. I have found that in a jam with no lint brush a slightly damp washcloth will do the trick. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You must make sure that you ring it out the washcloth completely!&#xA;Lightly brush the washcloth over your jacket removing the lint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4741" LastActivityDate="2015-12-02T19:03:18.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10137" CreationDate="2015-12-03T01:43:21.503" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add water in the cap and let the glue stick sit a few days, with the cap on top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-12-03T01:43:21.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10144" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10139" CreationDate="2015-12-03T03:21:27.627" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bic's website, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bicworld.com/us/pages/faq/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;bicworld.com...&lt;/a&gt;, recommends an alcohol based hair spray for their ballpoint pens and an &quot;all-purpose cleaner&quot; for their roller/gel/highlighters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-12-03T03:21:27.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10145" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2503" CreationDate="2015-12-03T12:13:36.627" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Forty years or so ago, we used to do this by putting a damp paper towel over the stamp and heating with an electric iron set to &quot;cotton&quot;.  The steam would debond the adhesive, freeing the stamp from the envelope without damage.  This only takes 10-15 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I should add that this and other water or steam methods only work with stamps that require moistening to apply.  Newer US stamps have a peel-and-stick adhesive that will respond better to the lighter fluid (naptha, Goof-Off, etc.) solvents that attack the pressure sensitive adhesive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2015-12-07T15:21:50.273" LastActivityDate="2015-12-07T15:21:50.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10146" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-03T20:28:17.343" Score="2" ViewCount="260" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I soaked my new clothes in detergent, I was not aware that some previously washed clothes had left some colors in the water. Those colors have stained my brand new clothes, and I have tried to remove it by applying tooth paste and other things but the colors won't go away. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please suggest some ways to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10103" LastEditorUserId="17822" LastEditDate="2016-10-02T14:16:33.783" LastActivityDate="2016-10-02T14:16:33.783" Title="How to remove color from clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10146" CreationDate="2015-12-03T22:17:55.680" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash it again, in the hottest water it can stand (read label) using your normal detergent and a Color Catcher(tm). This works for me about 90% of the time &lt;em&gt;if&lt;/em&gt; I haven't used the dryer to dry it. If a dryer was used, try it anyway, you might get lucky. It also might take more than 1 washing depending how intense the color transfer, type of material, time passed, etc. Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10876" LastActivityDate="2015-12-03T22:17:55.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10148" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="213" CreationDate="2015-12-04T00:06:45.263" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you need to not have a broken pencil, just dip it in water for a few minutes. Your pencil will not have to  be pushed down as much, therefore it will not break as easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10877" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-12-04T11:23:33.443" LastActivityDate="2015-12-04T11:23:33.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10149" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10154" CreationDate="2015-12-04T08:53:46.543" Score="3" ViewCount="18389" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lately I wake up sweating. Sometimes I have to wake up very early and I don't like to always have to take a shower in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried the obvious solution which is sleeping with less clothes but if I do that I'm cold before falling asleep and it's much more difficult for me to do so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I avoid sweating while sleeping?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10881" LastEditorUserId="10881" LastEditDate="2015-12-04T10:28:56.870" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T20:21:36.240" Title="How can I avoid sweating while sleeping?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10149" CreationDate="2015-12-04T11:55:22.113" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sweat is your body's natural ventilation system. When you sweat, it means only one thing:&lt;br&gt; &lt;em&gt;&quot;Your body temperature is higher than the natural temperature and needs to be cooled down with the help of evaporation&quot;&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;br&gt;Either you have a slightly elevated body temperature or the air around you isn't cool enough for your body to function ideally. Try increasing the speed of your fan or lower the temperature of your Air Conditioner. If neither of that helps, you have an elevated temperature. There's not much you can do about that. Just to be on the safer side, consult a doctor, in case your body is trying to tell you something (maybe an infection or a persistent problem).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2015-12-04T11:55:22.113" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10153" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="213" CreationDate="2015-12-04T12:31:31.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I prefer mechanical pencils, but the quality and grade of the pencil will determine how durable it is. Pencil lead is a mix of graphite and clay, sometimes with additional materials to hold it together. Higher quality pencils may have something like &quot;chemically bonded&quot; printed on them, which indicates that there are extra adhesives in the lead to make it stronger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pencils also have a grade marked by the letters H (for hard) and B (for black). The most common grade is HB which gives a good compromise between well defined lines and darkness of the line. If you choose a B grade, maybe B2 or B3, the pencil will be softer and less likely to break because although it is softer, it is less brittle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take care of your pencils. Dropping them or shaking them around in a pencil case with other pens and pencil can cause fractures in the lead that aren't apparent until you've sharpened them down to that point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many pencil sharpeners available that catch and store the shavings. If you use one of these, you shouldn't need to move from your desk when you have to sharpen a pencil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-12-04T12:31:31.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10154" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10149" CreationDate="2015-12-04T14:51:25.813" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As others have pointed out, some amount of sweating is normal, and you don't want to get too cold in your sleep. It sounds like you're saying that you're sweating excessively while you sleep and this is a recent change. Here are three things you can do to keep from overheating while you sleep:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use blankets made from breathable material. Often when we sweat it is because the air around us isn't circulating. Have you ever seen a movie where someone wanted to lose some water weight quickly so they wore a garbage bag so they'd sweat it off? If you're using sheets or blankets that don't breathe then that's what you're doing to yourself at night.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Materials that don't breathe are typically synthetic materials. For example a blanket made out of any of these materials most likely doesn't breathe: fleece, polyester, microflannel. Materials that breathe are typically natural materials like cotton, wool, silk, and down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your sheets, blanket or bedspread are made from synthetic materials that don't breathe then that's the most likely culprit. Try swapping them out with all cotton sheets and a wool blanket. Or, the best solution for cold climates, use 100% cotton sheets with a quality down duvet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A note on getting a quality down duvet: You want a down duvet that contains mostly down and only a few feathers. It is the down that breathes and maintains your body temperature so well. Feathers are often used in duvets as filler. A duvet that contains a lot of feathers won't be much better than a cheap synthetic blanket. To get the breatheability and comfort benefits from down you need a high quality duvet that is filled 90% to 95% with down and only 10% to 5% with feathers. Even the highest priced duvets sold at places like Sears, Bed Bath and Beyond, Walmart, and Cotsco most likely do not fit this bill. How do you know if the duvet contains 90% to 95% down? Most duvets available at mainstream stores in the United States do not. If the manufacturer does not advertise that the duvet contains 90% - 95% down, then it doesn't. You'll need to search the internet and learn what makes a good duvet, so you'll know what to look for in a duvet and where you can find them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are a couple of links to get you started. The information on this website is excellent. Unfortunately the owner has retired and they no longer sell duvets, so you'll have to find another duvet maker who makes quality duvets. Fortunately their website is still up and the down duvet information is still accessible. If you can find another maker who makes duvets as good as this place, then you're all set:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.featherfactory.com/downfacts.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Down Facts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.featherfactory.com/custduv.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Duvet Information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sleep in clothes made from breathable material: The same factors that apply to your bed sheets and blankets also apply to the clothes you wear while you sleep. Avoid synthetic materials that don't breathe; Wear clothes made only from breathable fibers. Cotton, wool, and silk are excellent material for clothes you're going to wear to sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What you're eating or drinking before bed, or earlier in the day, could be affecting your metabolism and causing you to get hot at night. For example alcohol, wheat, milk, or caffeine can make some people overheat while they sleep. Investigate on the internet and conduct your own experiments by removing suspect foods from your diet temporarily to see if you notice a change. Since you mention that the sweating at night is a recent change, alcohol is a good place to start. Many people find that alcohol affects their sleep pattern and body temperature differently as they get older - it wakes them up in the middle of the night and/or makes them hot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When those three things are all in order, and the temperature of the room you are sleeping in is reasonable, then you should find your body temperature comfortable throughout the night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10884" LastEditorUserId="10884" LastEditDate="2015-12-06T00:41:14.123" LastActivityDate="2015-12-06T00:41:14.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9948" CreationDate="2015-12-04T17:18:08.330" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe it is worth mentioning that washing your hair more often because of the dandruff can be counterproductive. Most shampoos are quite harsh detergents that also remove all the good stuff from your scalp that keeps the skin and hair healthy. If you wash your hair too often you dry out the skin and encourage it to get greasier more quickly because it is trying to counteract the stripping of oils by the shampoo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing you could try is to reduce the frequency of washes. It takes some time for your scalp to adjust, but after a while it will produce less oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I sometimes do, is I massage some oil (my favourite is coconut, but you can use olive/almond/etc. as well) into my scalp and onto the ends of my hair (they tend to get frizzy) some hours before I'm going to wash my hair or leave it in over night. An egg mask is also a low-budget, less harsh way to treat damaged hair (&lt;a href=&quot;http://mynaturalhairgrowth.net/egg-protein-hair-mask/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this is just one exemplary recipe&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Generally speaking, I would not suggest to put &lt;em&gt;more&lt;/em&gt; stuff onto your scalp and hair, as this might dry out your hair even more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10889" LastActivityDate="2015-12-04T17:18:08.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10156" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10206" CreationDate="2015-12-04T23:14:27.887" Score="10" ViewCount="9015" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always like carrying books around but at the same time I hate getting the corners of the books bent over time and I try to keep them as perfect as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Given that most of my books are paperback editions and that I usually carry them around in a backpack, how can I transport them without bending the corners and damaging them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried putting some kind of paper cover around the book but I'd like to know if there is any really effective way of doing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10881" LastActivityDate="2020-03-10T04:48:07.907" Title="How can I transport a book in a backpack without getting the corners bent?" Tags="&lt;moving&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10158" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-05T10:08:10.377" Score="6" ViewCount="3001" Body="&lt;p&gt;We've recently moved into a rented house in which we aren't meant to make holes in the fittings. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Several of the curtains are hung on wooden poles, like &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?site=imghp&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;source=hp&amp;amp;biw=1600&amp;amp;bih=775&amp;amp;q=wooden%20curtain%20poles&amp;amp;oq=wooden%20curtain%20poles&amp;amp;gs_l=img.3...1174.4096.0.4753.20.10.0.10.10.0.88.687.10.10.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..1.19.720.zNaZLt2uFKk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt;. The end curtain ring on each side is kept in position by being placed between the bracket holding up the pole and an end stop / finial. Only they aren't kept in position because the finials and the endmost curtain rings fall off whenever anyone opens the curtains in anything other than slow motion. The finials are not screwed on to the ends of the poles; they are meant to be held on by friction - only it doesn't work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If we owned the house I would drill a hole through the side of the finial and hold the pole in place by a small screw, but as tenants we are not meant to drill holes in the landlord's fixtures. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can anyone suggest a means of keeping the finials in place which does not mar them or the poles?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried Blu-tack but it isn't very satisfactory, as the presence of a blob of Blu-tack on the side of the pole tends to make the finial go on awry, or stops it going on at all. If you roll out the Blu-tack very thin to prevent this, it shreds when you insert the pole into the finial and does not work at all. Putting the Blu-tack at the end doesn't work either, as there is a large gap between the end of the pole and the inside of the end of the finial.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions gratefully received.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10729" LastEditorUserId="10729" LastEditDate="2015-12-05T19:57:54.657" LastActivityDate="2018-01-30T10:25:47.973" Title="How do I stop the ends of curtain poles (finials) falling off without making a hole in them?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10159" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10156" CreationDate="2015-12-05T10:20:21.250" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get hold of some of the cardboard folders/envelopes/mailers that Amazon and similar companies send books out in. These are specifically designed to keep books from damage. It will add a little to the weight of your backpack but so would almost any other solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have any yourself, ask around. A lot of people keep them for recycling or re-use. Bibliophiles tend to build up a surplus and would probably be glad to let you have a few in various sizes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, get an electronic reader! In my experience it pays for itself quite quickly and it certainly allows you to carry &lt;em&gt;many&lt;/em&gt; books at the weight of one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10729" LastActivityDate="2015-12-05T10:20:21.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10160" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-05T18:16:34.580" Score="3" ViewCount="6746" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to easily take a flash light and make it spread its light out more like a lamp instead of just a straight beam?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10897" LastActivityDate="2017-11-22T19:22:49.147" Title="how do you easily turn a flash light into a lamp" Tags="&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10161" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10160" CreationDate="2015-12-05T19:04:34.230" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest method would be to use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curved_mirror#Convex_mirrors&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Convex Mirror&lt;/a&gt;. A convex mirror reflects the light to all directions. This can be used to illuminate a small room, provided the torch is a strong enough. This is by far the easiest hack you can use. It is very economical, and efficient.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Shh4v.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Shh4v.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Working of a simple convex mirror. (The red lines are you light beams)&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2015-12-05T19:04:34.230" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10164" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10165" CreationDate="2015-12-05T21:35:29.677" Score="3" ViewCount="1317" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a moderate but rapidly-growing collection of vinyl LPs. I want to keep these LPs on an open shelf, without them spilling over. Unfortunately, record storage crates won't fit on the shelf (at least not without hiding the records from view and making access cumbersome), and even the heaviest bookends I've found won't prevent the records from toppling over and shoving them over due to their sheer weight.  What are some ways I can go about storing my records in an accessible, attractive way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4139" LastActivityDate="2015-12-27T22:28:07.700" Title="Collecting vinyl LPs on an open shelf" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;music&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10165" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10164" CreationDate="2015-12-05T21:35:29.677" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can store your records in a rigid (plastic or metal) open-front magazine holder, such as one of these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rA0xl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rA0xlm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Magazine holder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iauDt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iauDtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Magazine holder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The magazine holders themselves all but disappear when they're placed side-by-side, as seen in this setup:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fRZPK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fRZPKm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Magazine holders in action&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image sources: &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00INAD4ZW&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Amazon listing for Acrimet Magazine File Holder&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00006IANT&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Rubbermaid 96502ROS Deluxe Magazine Rack&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4139" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-12-06T23:28:11.543" LastActivityDate="2015-12-06T23:28:11.543" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10166" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10158" CreationDate="2015-12-06T01:49:03.747" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would use a combination of string and tape. Use string to lock the outer ring to the support, so that it can't glide outwards and push the finial. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition I would add a few rounds of tape on the outer end of the rod itself so that finial stays on a little tighter. If not tight enough, add another round or two of tape!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-12-06T01:49:03.747" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10164" CreationDate="2015-12-06T01:59:39.137" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way which was used back in the days, was drilling small holes in the shelf, and then using bent metal rods as shelf dividers. This could be moved at your pleasure. A variant over these theme could be to general &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.no/search?tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=shelf+dividers&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;shelf dividers (google image search)&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As shown in images in above linke various alternatives exists, with various support strength, but in general these can be made sturdy enough to support LP's, and still be almost invisible, and thereby really showcasing the albums.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-12-06T01:59:39.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10168" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10158" CreationDate="2015-12-06T02:42:33.890" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tie the outermost ring to the support.  There should be just enough slack that the ring isn't able to apply force to the finial.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-12-06T02:42:33.890" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10169" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10181" CreationDate="2015-12-06T10:12:46.010" Score="8" ViewCount="34163" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a habit of breathing through my mouth and keeping my mouth open while I sleep. I am trying to get over that habit. How can I prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10846" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T04:36:30.763" LastActivityDate="2021-01-04T19:26:33.410" Title="How can I keep my mouth closed while sleeping?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10173" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10175" CreationDate="2015-12-06T17:18:54.367" Score="5" ViewCount="10393" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would love some tips on how to make headphones connected to my phone last longer while listening to music. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The basic issue is that every time I purchase headphones (tried both cheap and expensive ones), within 3-4 months, the sound from either the left of right ear piece starts to break. It usually is fixed by toggling the jack in the mic port. When not in use and out and about, I usually have the headphones wrapped around my phone and in my jeans pocket. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I assume it is because part of the wiring in the jack becomes lose as it is fixed by moving it around. However as time progresses it becomes much worse to the point where that does not work and off I go to purchase another headphones! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any tips on how to stop this from happening. I would love to have a pair that lasts longer then 6 months!   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10734" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2015-12-31T12:07:51.403" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T12:07:51.403" Title="How can I increase durability of my headphones?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;lifespan&gt;&lt;music&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10174" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10173" CreationDate="2015-12-06T19:10:36.193" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The connection between the wire and the headphone plug is a very high-stress area, so the degree of flex the wire experiences at that point is substantial. Better-quality headphone will typically include a rubberized extension along that connection to spread out the load, but if that does not solve your problem, you can make a more substantial reinforcement yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use heat shrink wrap tubing to build a longer, more-flexible reinforcement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zKLgX.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Yo6Oc.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make the joint stronger still, I would suggest doubling over the cable near the plug before you shrink wrap the entire bundle. That will make the flex point substantially thicker and and less prone to premature wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EBvvJ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if you want to get &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; fancy, add a pen spring before you shrink wrap it to make a really strong, flexible connection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DRPlb.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UYyW2.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Related bonus tip:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have shrink wrap on hand, you might want to invest in something like this product called Sugru (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=sugru&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;product search&lt;/a&gt;). Sugru is a moldable/shapeable, self-setting material that turns into a strong, flexible, waterproof rubber overnight. It's more expensive than shrink wrap, but you can use it for fixing, modifying, and making many things that are broken or need this type of modification.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k9Px5.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LoINW.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-12-06T19:27:44.287" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10175" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10173" CreationDate="2015-12-06T19:21:37.103" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the connection between your headset and phone is prone to break, add a short headphone extension and use that as a sacrificial part that can be replaced easily once it wears out. Look for an inexpensive extension in the shortest length you can find. They are much cheaper to replace than a high-quality headphone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#tbm=shop&amp;amp;q=short+headphone+extension+cable&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Short Headphone Extension Cables&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NsQjN.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-12-07T02:45:45.567" LastActivityDate="2015-12-07T02:45:45.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10160" CreationDate="2015-12-06T23:47:38.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would get a piece of paper and roll it into a cone with a base the size of your lens. Stand the lamp on its base and pointing upwards. Balance the cone on the lens. The paper will diffuse the light around the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2015-12-06T23:47:38.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10164" CreationDate="2015-12-07T02:52:11.840" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Milk crates make excellent record holders, and the fact that they can stack means that your shelving dimensions are quite flexible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Xnptd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Xnptd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;vianls&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastEditorUserId="4700" LastEditDate="2015-12-07T14:35:43.263" LastActivityDate="2015-12-07T14:35:43.263" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10178" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-07T03:42:27.260" Score="5" ViewCount="1000" Body="&lt;p&gt;in which the jelly does not escape from where it's supposed to be? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even when someone is holding it with the bite marks pointed straight up, that doesn't seem to stop jelly inside from overflowing the space that it had just seconds ago occupied without apparent issue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2015-12-27T22:08:09.907" Title="What's the most elegant way to eat a well-filled jelly doughnut (donut)?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10179" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10178" CreationDate="2015-12-07T05:31:11.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Jelly is supposed to flow. If you do not want it to run off, you might want to cool down the doughnut to a state in which the jelly becomes a bit more rigid. Solid jelly cannot flow like its semi-solid form. The only other way of avoiding a mess is to use a tissue paper. There's not much you can do to avoid a &quot;run-off jelly&quot; situation, it is supposed to do that. But this doesn't qualify as a life hack. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2015-12-07T05:31:11.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10180" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10169" CreationDate="2015-12-07T05:38:00.750" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is perfectly normal. If you still want to avoid it, there are specialized adhesive tapes available in medical shops and over the internet. The following link should help you:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.britishsnoring.co.uk/snoring_types/mouth_breathers.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Mouth Breathers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastEditorUserId="19760" LastEditDate="2020-12-22T18:22:34.597" LastActivityDate="2020-12-22T18:22:34.597" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10169" CreationDate="2015-12-07T07:07:17.520" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;While it may seem counter-intuitive, getting rid of your pillow can help!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;sleep on your back&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make a small pillow, or roll up a T-shirt and put it behind your neck, in the curve, right against the base of your skull&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will cause your head to position naturally, and will prevent you from sleeping with your mouth open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10916" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T04:34:56.937" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T04:34:56.937" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10178" CreationDate="2015-12-07T11:02:35.253" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;you could put it on a plate and eat it with a knife and fork. Any filling would overflow on to the plate and you can mop it up with other bits of doughnut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2015-12-07T11:02:35.253" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10178" CreationDate="2015-12-07T12:34:02.900" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could take a small bite and suck a lot of the jelly out before you eat the rest.  It works, but I wouldn't exactly call it &quot;elegant&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2015-12-07T12:34:02.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10178" CreationDate="2015-12-07T14:37:25.077" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Inspect it until you find the entrance wound. If you start eating here it makes less mess than any other way. Also hold it with the hole and your bite marks at the top, so gravity is on your side as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-12-07T14:37:25.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10186" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2503" CreationDate="2015-12-07T14:45:02.657" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have done this with steam; hold the stamp next to a boiling kettle so the steam wets and heats the glue, then it will peel off. You might burn your fingers so it's never boring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2015-12-07T14:45:02.657" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10173" CreationDate="2015-12-07T15:01:09.873" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to have the same problem, but now it's solved. If you've been getting the headphones with straight mic jack, and you like to wrap it around your phone, I suggest you getting your new headphones with an &quot;L-shaped&quot; mic jack. This way, even if you wrap your cord around something, it follows the direction at which the mic jack is bent by the L-shape.&#xA; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SbYnF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SbYnF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-12-07T15:01:09.873" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10188" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10178" CreationDate="2015-12-07T19:15:41.073" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Certainly the first key is to find the &quot;entrance wound&quot; as described in another answer. Even then, taking small bites will still cause a jelly-lanche if you aren't careful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The challenging jelly flow is caused by compressing both the top and the bottom of the jelly chamber while biting, resulting in a net flow of jelly out of the jelly chamber.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To avoid this, continue to hold the jelly donut with bite marks upward, but do not bite through both the top and bottom of the jelly chamber simultaneously, instead alternate tipping the donut toward and away, and biting half the filling and the top and bottom of the chamber (respectively) on subsequent bites.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Works for any high-viscosity filling. Also helpful on jucy lucy burgers, over-filled grilled cheese, densely packed burritos, and so on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10920" LastEditorUserId="10920" LastEditDate="2015-12-07T20:01:00.877" LastActivityDate="2015-12-07T20:01:00.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10193" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10160" CreationDate="2015-12-08T07:42:15.740" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a bottle filled with water. Make sure that the bottle is not colored. Now switch off the lights and focus your light source at the neck of the bottle, pointing it to the bottom of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10737" LastEditDate="2015-12-08T07:52:34.953" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T07:52:34.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10194" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10158" CreationDate="2015-12-08T07:51:12.283" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use bubble gum or chewing gum.Take the finials out and wind used chewing gum around its end that asks for friction.Press it hardly to the pipe so that gum sticks onto it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T07:51:12.283" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10195" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10156" CreationDate="2015-12-08T07:58:56.870" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the books in a big plastic cover or kit.Put this cover/kit in your backpack.This will not add much weight to your backpack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T07:58:56.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10196" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-08T08:09:35.730" Score="-1" ViewCount="239" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my house, I have lots of tablets and ointments and I am planning to throw them into the dustbin. Instead, I want to do something innovative with them and not  throwing them out. Cool ideas welcome...  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10932" LastEditorUserId="10737" LastEditDate="2015-12-08T14:11:03.530" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T14:11:03.530" Title="Things to do with expired tablets and ointments" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-12-08T14:29:09.007" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10149" CreationDate="2015-12-08T08:11:19.530" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all, there is no need in using small amount of clothes, because you have told that you are afraid of being cold as you wake up.So use clothes as your need. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;1.If you are sleeping in a room with fan or AC, switch it on and try to sleep below them.&#xA;  2.If you keep a bucket full of water in your sleeping room, it would be beneficial. Because, problem here can be because of too much temperature of your living environment.So there will be less amount of water in the environment around you.Thus your body releases water in the form of sweat to balance that.Let us keep an extra bucket of water to evaporate instead of your sweat and thus balancing the humidity of your room.&#xA;  3.Keeping plants in your sleeping room can also help you to control the temperature naturally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T08:11:19.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10196" CreationDate="2015-12-08T08:33:08.933" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have capsules like the one given in the image below, you could carefully empty the medicine enclosed within the capsule and use the jacket as &lt;strong&gt;beads&lt;/strong&gt; and use them for &lt;strong&gt;decorations&lt;/strong&gt;. However, these jackets are water soluble. So keep that in mind. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v5a8B.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v5a8B.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Capsules&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T08:33:08.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10199" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10196" CreationDate="2015-12-08T08:37:25.363" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remove the tablets from its cover and you can use this cover strip as key chain.You can also use this tablet &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=tablet+strip&amp;amp;client=ubuntu&amp;amp;channel=fs&amp;amp;biw=1535&amp;amp;bih=805&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiDx8qp7MvJAhVEC44KHRnvBl0Q_AUIBigB#imgrc=zMdYXyjSpVQYHM%3A&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;cover&lt;/a&gt; for sprouting seeds for your vegetable farm cultivation.You can sprinkle each dips with a little amount of soil,water and seed required.There after the tablets can be given to drug collectors. The ointment covers can be used as drip tips of drip irrigation which is a new type of &lt;a href=&quot;http://driptips.toro.com/drip-irrigation-definitions/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;irrigation&lt;/a&gt; for your farm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T08:37:25.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10201" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10160" CreationDate="2015-12-08T15:23:26.367" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stand the flashlight with the lens up and put a frosted plastic medicine cup (the kind that comes with cough syrup) on the lens.  The cup will diffuse the light with little loss (less than a paper cone or cup) and no color shift.  The small cups in which single serving preserved fruit are sold will work for larger flashlights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T15:23:26.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10202" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-08T15:36:41.930" Score="5" ViewCount="3627" Body="&lt;p&gt;It might have happened that when you are in a public or work toilet the light turns off because of the motion sensor, and as much as you wave your hands you cannot make it on again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there an easy way to turn it back on again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10938" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2015-12-30T20:10:32.773" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T21:11:40.090" Title="How to turn on the motion sensor controlled light when you're in the toilet?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;light&gt;&lt;automation&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10202" CreationDate="2015-12-08T15:36:41.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently found out that many toilet motion sensors are based on a radar principle, and they use microwave radiation for that purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thus, a very easy way to trick the motion sensor is to pick your mobile phone and start making a call. You don't have actually to make a call, just let it start making the connection as the microwave radiation will immediately interfere with the motion sensor and turn the lights back on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10938" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T15:36:41.930" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10156" CreationDate="2015-12-08T18:46:11.687" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest thing to do would be putting the book in the bag with the spine facing down and nothing above it between two solid items. Beyond that, you can use something like a lunch box or Tupperware. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10942" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T18:46:11.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10206" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10156" CreationDate="2015-12-08T19:18:56.760" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get an old VHS tape at a thrift store -- should cost less than a dollar.  Be sure to select the kind with a snap-closed clamshell case, not those that just slide the cassette into a sleeve.  Pull out the tape and discard it (or watch it, if you have a VHS machine and found a title you like).  Put the book where the tape was, close the case, and your book is protected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2015-12-17T12:06:01.020" LastActivityDate="2015-12-17T12:06:01.020" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10207" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10212" CreationDate="2015-12-08T19:39:40.413" Score="9" ViewCount="3034" Body="&lt;p&gt;The office I work in has light switches located near an elevator. This switches control the lights in my department.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is a fairly often occasion where, when waiting for the elevator to arrive, people will lean against the wall and accidentally flip the light switches. They only seem to notice it about once out of every four times it happens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since this is a place of professional business, I can't just duct tape the lights on, it would look far too tacky. Also, though I'm not around at night to tell for sure, I assume the lights are turned off when everybody has gone home, so I can't do too &quot;permanent&quot; of a solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How might I be able to keep the light switch on in a professional-looking manner, while also not disabling the functionality completely?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2093" LastEditorUserId="4849" LastEditDate="2017-01-25T17:58:50.357" LastActivityDate="2017-01-25T17:58:50.357" Title="How to prevent people accidentally turning the lights off from leaning on the switches?" Tags="&lt;light&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10208" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10207" CreationDate="2015-12-08T19:54:58.970" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The long term solution would be to have building maintenance move the switches.  I've seen that done, but how long it takes probably depends heavily on how much rent your employer pays and how important your department is within the organization.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A more immediate solution would be to install a shield over those switches that are to remain on while the department is occupied.  This could be as simple as a (very) short length of large pipe cut in half lengthwise, placed so the switch can be reached from top or bottom, but so that leaning on the wall will bump the cover instead of the switch.  Attachment method is left up to the installer, but I'd suggest something like double sided tape or RTV silicone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T19:54:58.970" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10209" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-08T20:16:04.163" Score="1" ViewCount="244" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I bought a 100% cotton sweater for a Christmas party, except it's borderline Christmas.  I wanted to add perfect little white dots to it so that it looked like it was snowing.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had a couple of ideas, but I don't want to do them because they could come out bad and ruin the sweater (Well, have it come out not as planned)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;My first idea was bleach&lt;/em&gt;.  The problem with this is, bleach can be absorbed by the sweater and end up bleaching not perfect little circles that could look like snow.  Another thought was that it might not bleach it completely white, it could turn out to be a faded blue color instead of pure white.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;My second thought was paint&lt;/em&gt;.  The huge problem with this is you would definitely be able to tell they are painted on white dots, because they won't look like cotton at all. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I want a way to have white dots on my sweater that look basically like they were sewn in when the sweater was made.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm trying to keep this as cheap as possible also, I bought the sweater for $3 but I want it too look good too. I'm open for any solution though! If there is a good enough solution that involves more $$ but will come out perfect, I'm game for that!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10434" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-12-08T23:09:13.893" LastActivityDate="2017-11-29T21:53:54.367" Title="Add white dots to a sweater" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10149" CreationDate="2015-12-08T20:16:28.530" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also occasionally wake up sweating more depending on the season, and for me it is usually around the legs, while my upper body is fine. I assume the air does not &quot;breathe&quot; well enough farther into the covers, as other answers have mentioned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution, which works for me but may bother some, is to stick my toes out the bottom of the blanket. This opens up some ventilation which allows for more circulation of air, but not so much that you lose too much heat and become cold. If the temperature gets colder again for whatever reason, you can just kick the covers back down. It is also fairly simple to accomplish, allowing me to (&lt;em&gt;almost&lt;/em&gt;) immediately fall back asleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2093" LastEditorUserId="2093" LastEditDate="2015-12-08T20:21:36.240" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T20:21:36.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10211" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10209" CreationDate="2015-12-08T20:27:16.597" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If silvery would be acceptable, a number (perhaps 4-5 pairs) of plain stainless ear piercing studs (around $5/pair last time I checked) could be pushed through and fastened on the inside with their included clasps.  These would require wearing something under the sweater, to protect your skin from the stud ends and clasps, but the studs could be removed and shouldn't leave a visible hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T20:27:16.597" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10212" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10207" CreationDate="2015-12-08T21:50:05.323" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use one of these light-switch guards designed to cover the switch while still allowing deliberate access:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RXV86.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ironically, these are commonly called &quot;child-proof switches&quot;&amp;hellip; although I'll leave any workplace jabs about that to you.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=child-proof+light+switches&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Child-Proof Light Switches&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T21:50:05.323" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10209" CreationDate="2015-12-08T22:12:37.590" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may be able to find inexpensive white buttons and sew them on. Those would be perfectly circular, of course, and would take just a little effort on your part. The trick would be positioning them so they look snowy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option would be to buy an iron-on t-shirt transfer sheet at an art store. They make opaque white sheets that can printed on with a home printer, and then ironed onto a shirt. If the shirt is smooth enough (not cable-knit, for example), you could cut small circles out of the white sheet and iron them on, following the instructions on the package.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T22:12:37.590" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10214" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10202" CreationDate="2015-12-08T22:24:45.760" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'll assume the light won't turn on again because the sensor can't spot your hands moving within the stall.  The door and the stall walls block the sensor's &quot;view&quot;. I can think of a few options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try leaning back and waving your hands overhead, almost brushing the wall with your knuckles, and also moving your hands far to the left and right.  That might allow them to be &quot;seen&quot; over the door.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slide your feet forward under the door, then move them left and right. This might allow them to be seen &quot;under&quot; the door.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you can reach the door, and it opens inward, open it and close it again.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have a jacket with you, hold onto one part of it and carefully throw the rest of it up towards the ceiling, making sure to quickly &quot;reel it in&quot; so it doesn't touch the floor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-12-08T22:24:45.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10215" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10216" CreationDate="2015-12-09T02:03:05.843" Score="-1" ViewCount="380" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to digitalize my diary. But larger the stack of pages or paper, the harder it is to take a photo of all of them manually with my camera. Especially I don't have any equipment or hardware to put the camera at the top and the notes at the bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am just asking for an easy way to take a photo of all the pages in the diary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a cheap, effective method I can use?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10932" LastEditorUserId="10932" LastEditDate="2019-12-16T07:26:54.730" LastActivityDate="2019-12-16T07:26:54.730" Title="Easy way to Automate scanning 100+ pages of my diary using mobile camera?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;camera&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10216" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10215" CreationDate="2015-12-09T04:34:48.853" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your best bet is to build a rig to fasten your mobile phone into, and get some software which takes picture at a regular time interval. Then you simply start the software, and start flipping pages. Look for stop motion or time lapse software for your camera.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lets say you take a picture every 3 second, and have a stack of 200 pages, this will take 3 * 200 seconds. In other words 600 seconds, that is 10 minutes to copy the pages and some sore fingers...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-12-12T23:47:14.253" LastActivityDate="2015-12-12T23:47:14.253" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10217" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-09T08:54:15.333" Score="7" ViewCount="7648" Body="&lt;p&gt;For 2y now I've noticed my shirt's &quot;bottoms&quot; bending like this:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7BVqJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;wrinkles&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Note that the bottom rolls up)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why does that happen?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And... How do I avoid it without having to iron them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things that I've tried, but didn't work:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Less clothes in washer/drier, fix by hand, hanging them ASAP after dryer, and washing them inside out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10951" LastEditorUserId="10951" LastEditDate="2015-12-09T17:01:15.327" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T12:06:50.133" Title="Why do shirt's bottoms &quot;bend&quot; after washing, and how to avoid?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10218" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10220" CreationDate="2015-12-09T09:22:08.487" Score="5" ViewCount="25442" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of Adidas trainers that I love.&#xA;The problem is that when walking, the leather tongue behind the laces can rub against the inside sides of the shoe and makes an awkward squeaking sound (as if the shoes were soaked or sweaty).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything I could do to stop this sound from being made while walking around?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10473" LastActivityDate="2017-04-22T20:04:29.947" Title="Squeaky trainers with leather tongue" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10219" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10215" CreationDate="2015-12-09T10:38:09.567" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also take continuous shots of the pages.Just set that camera above stack of quilts and one book if you have that.Go to settings and check for continuous shots.Increase the size for example from 40 to 99.Now in camere mode take the shot by pressing the shutter for long,during this procedure turn the pages continuously,in about 5 seconds 99 shots will be taken.This procedure will fall easy but and do it till end of your notes.Now you may like to edit by selecting best shots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7347" LastEditorUserId="7347" LastEditDate="2015-12-13T04:23:29.503" LastActivityDate="2015-12-13T04:23:29.503" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10220" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10218" CreationDate="2015-12-09T19:45:51.623" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could put a piece of duct tape or masking tape on the inside of the top of the shoe, where the shoe's tongue rubs. Put one piece of tape on each side of the laces, of course. Then the tongue would be rubbing against the tape rather than the inside of the shoe. And the tape wouldn't show, since it's on the inside of the shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qa8Ku.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qa8Ku.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure what kind of tape would work best for this. The tape has to be strongly adhesive, but the non-stick side has to be somewhat slippery. Use your best judgment, I guess!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, over time the heat of your foot may cause the tape's adhesive to become less tacky, and the tape might slide, so you may need to replace it every so often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-12-10T00:39:59.763" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T00:39:59.763" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10221" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10215" CreationDate="2015-12-09T19:53:34.550" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Holroy's answer is probably the best one, but I have an alternative. You could shoot a video of yourself turning the pages of the book. Then to read it, you just pause on any open page and zoom in. (I'm pretty sure my Samsung Galaxy S6 can zoom in on video when I'm paused.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And with a little more work, you could make still shots from the video. For example, you could watch the video on a computer, pause each time the pages are open, and take a screenshot. (And save it as an aptly-named file.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-12-09T19:53:34.550" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10223" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4069" CreationDate="2015-12-10T01:00:27.153" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Humane live capture traps work. I've seen the Havahart type capture squirrels over and over, placed outside on the ground near the base of a tree that leads to the roof. Plug the roof holes too, during the day after making noise in the attic, so you shouldn't imprison one in the attic (in which case it will probably burrow its way out and give you a new hole - squirrels can dig through wood surprisingly quickly). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However it may take many such relocations, and you may need to take them a long distance, preferably across a body of water, or just to someplace even better for squirrels, such as a large wooded area (because they can find their way back - like many animals, squirrels can home in on old haunts). I have seen this work though if done enough to an attractive and distant enough destination. Not only does this not hurt them, but you may even bring them to someplace better to live.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your house design allows, you can also give access to the roof or roof-entry areas to cats and/or dogs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9838" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-12-10T02:47:48.620" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T02:47:48.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10224" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="208" CreationDate="2015-12-10T02:07:36.287" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try shaking your pen, placing gas at the top of the pen with a lighter for at max 7 seconds minimum 3 seconds as the ink may turn red or the plastic will burn.&#xA;Or how about rubbing your pen at the bottom sole of your shoe, that often does not work for me though.&#xA;The easiest way for me is to draw plenty of swirls on a piece of paper lightly to begin with then with more pressure as it help build up the surface area strength. You can also just buy a new pen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10966" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T02:07:36.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10225" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-10T02:27:33.980" Score="3" ViewCount="174" Body="&lt;p&gt;When buying food from a bulk section, I hate getting the little bits of crumbled off pieces. For example if I’m buying walnuts, I like a full walnut, not a little broken off edge. Does that make sense? If the bulk food is stored in large containers and you’re supposed to use a scoop to place it in a bag, are there any tricks for getting full pieces?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let me know if the question doesn't make sense and I'll try to fix it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastActivityDate="2015-12-11T19:04:38.033" Title="When shopping for bulk food, how to get a whole-whatever-you're-getting and not a bunch of crumbs?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10218" CreationDate="2015-12-10T03:45:43.913" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neatsfoot_oil&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Neatsfoot oil&lt;/a&gt; is a standard leather conditioner that should help; you might also try a &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; small amount of silicone oil -- being careful to avoid seams (the oil dissolves glue) and the sole (which would become slippery).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T03:45:43.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10228" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10217" CreationDate="2015-12-10T12:06:50.133" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's the heat of the drier - teeshirts don't do this if you hang them up damp, first shaking them out to smooth out the worst of the creases, unkinking any twisted or rolled bits, hanging them bottom down (maybe on hangers or whatever). That's the usual cause, unless you've washed them on a hotter cycle than they can take - teeshirts are best washed around 30deg. It's something to do with the type of cotton they use to stitch them with, often the stitching thread has polyester, or may actually be 100% polyester, so the composition of the main material in the teeshirt against the stitching is different and they react differently to heat. You either need to dry them naturally, or iron them after they've come out of the drier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T12:06:50.133" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10229" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10225" CreationDate="2015-12-10T12:49:12.660" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's not too heavy, you can shake the container before scooping so that the small pieces filter down through the spaces between the larger pieces.  This separation by size is called &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granular_convection&quot;&gt;granular convection&lt;/a&gt; or the Brazil nut effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T12:49:12.660" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10225" CreationDate="2015-12-10T13:00:07.720" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're buying from the bulk bin, it's virtually impossible to avoid getting some broken pieces of, say, nut meats.  One way to deal with this is to buy a slightly larger weight of product than you actually need, and accept that you'll get some broken bits -- which can then be broken down further (a few pulses in a blender) to make (in the case of nut meats) nut sprinkles.  Same idea with corn flakes, you make crispy bits to coat foods before frying; with candy, you have something to mix into whipped cream or sprinkle over ice cream.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In other words, if life gives you lemons, make lemonade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T13:00:07.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10231" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10202" CreationDate="2015-12-10T17:47:35.967" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the lights gone off - there's no one outside the stall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So open the door, wave your arm about and be enlightened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T17:47:35.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10232" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9871" CreationDate="2015-12-10T19:12:56.777" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This link provides some ways to clean the stain, if you can't find a solution elsewhere, maybe it's worth a try. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-hints-tips/cleaning-organizing/5-ways-to-remove-stains-from-formica.htm#page=0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;5 Ways to Remove Stains from Formica&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, if it's due to age or natural discoloration, it's suggested that you just replace your countertop. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are dealing with actual stains, you can soak it with soap water or detergent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;For stubborn stains on your Formica, blend a pasty mix of water and your choice of powdered cleanser. Depending on the size of your stain, you may not need more than a few tablespoons of water. Once you have your paste, smear it out over the stain, covering it completely. Let it fully dry out and crust over, and then remove it with a warm wet washcloth, being careful to not let the abrasive nature of the dried paste scratch the surface. A quick wash down with some soap and water and you should be stain-free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative paste would be using baking soda:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;[U]se baking soda and soda water, instead. Brush the paste on the stain, and cover it with some plastic wrap. This time, you're going to need to leave it alone for a full 24 hours for best results. Wipe the surface clean with warm water and a washcloth the following day and your stain should be a thing of the past.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's some very stubborn stain like coffee, hair dye, watermarks, nail polish remover can be used:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;[B]rush some acetone nail polish remover onto the stain with some cotton balls. Before using it on a colored countertop, test it out in a hidden corner and see if it changes the color. If it does, you might want to just live with the stain. If it seems like it will work, though, try it out, and then wash down the counter with some soap and warm water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With all those said, if you are not able to clean the stain off and you cannot tolerate the stain on there, you should probably just replace your countertop. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastEditorUserId="9411" LastEditDate="2015-12-15T14:12:49.753" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T14:12:49.753" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10233" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="425" CreationDate="2015-12-10T20:23:05.770" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A solution that's worked for me is to tie your shoes in the typical fashion. When you get to the point where you run the lace around the loop, go in the opposite direction. For instance, when I run the lace around the loop, I run it around the back of the loop then around to the front. Instead, go the opposite direction, running the lace around the front of the loop and around to the back. It's a little trickier, but apparently creates a stronger version of the typical tying method you were most likely taught as a child.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7999" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T20:23:05.770" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7304" CreationDate="2015-12-10T23:52:22.683" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had excellent results using trichloroethane for dissolving oil-based stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10980" LastActivityDate="2015-12-10T23:52:22.683" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3879" CreationDate="2015-12-11T17:09:26.653" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you got a wire coathanger?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/cftbaPC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;wire&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can break off the top (the part in the circle) and bend the rest into an headphone stand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is one I built (first try):&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/ZwvQZey.png&quot; alt=&quot;Headphones stand&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I added some soft material on the part where the headband rests (the yellow stuff in the picture) and tied with some wire/hair ties the two the top part and close to the base. I'm guessing you can experiment with shapes/pieces to hold it together according to your needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works pretty well, but is a bit light, I'm probably gonna add some weights to the base so that it does not tip when hitting it when nothing is on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1938" LastActivityDate="2015-12-11T17:09:26.653" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10239" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3879" CreationDate="2015-12-11T18:28:48.173" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are not afraid to drill a hole and use a saw I got a suggestion for you: Build your own headphone stand out of a piece of wood and drill a hole for the charging cable. Attach under your desk. Here is an image with the top view and side view of my suggestion:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ou8Oz.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ou8Oz.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Building instructions and/or description of stand:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a suitable piece of wood (brown in image), and drill holes for the screws on the left hand side (black circles)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drill a hole (white circle) just on the outside of where it will attach to desk the size of your charging cable, but not larger than the head of the cable&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a saw to finish the split into towards the hole. The cable should easily slide in through the slit&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Optional: Make a little recess at the end of the slit, so that the head of the charging cable (green) could slip a little beyond the top of your wood piece so as not to slide out &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Optional: If don't like the sharp edges where you hang your headphone you could taper or round off the edges in that area&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach underneath the desk, and hang your headphone and/or charging cable to the stand&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-12-11T18:28:48.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10225" CreationDate="2015-12-11T19:04:38.033" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a variation on the good answer James provided.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Instead of one scoop, get two. (Just borrow one from a neighboring bulk-food bin).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use scoop 1 to take a LARGE quantity of the walnuts (more than you need).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shake scoop 1, to filter down some of the smaller pieces to the bottom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Then attempt to pour JUST the whole pieces into scoop 2. Leave as many of the smaller bits in scoop 1 as you can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Empty scoop 1, which now just has small pieces, back into the bulk food bin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shake scoop 2, which now has a higher concentration of whole walnuts, to filter down more smaller bits to the bottom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attempt to pour JUST the whole pieces from scoop 2 back into scoop 1.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dump scoop 2's smaller pieces back into the bin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat as desired.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After doing this a few times, you should have a scoop that is almost entirely full of whole / larger pieces. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-12-11T19:04:38.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10242" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10243" CreationDate="2015-12-12T13:40:08.690" Score="-1" ViewCount="48" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know there are many styles of painting frames out there, is there a &quot;best&quot; one? And what are the various usage techniques of them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10986" LastActivityDate="2015-12-12T13:43:53.133" Title="How to hang painting frames?" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-12-14T04:24:17.047" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10243" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10242" CreationDate="2015-12-12T13:43:53.133" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Thats a great question, few days ago I asked something similar but got put &quot;on hold&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the question I had, there was a &quot;vintage&quot; old frame that did not have a back cover and I was interested to know how to use it:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LWQ7B.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LWQ7B.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The answer for my question at least was that there is a ridge in the inside frame where the glass cover can sit, and the art piece will be placed behind it. In turn, behind the art piece, a carboard or something solid will be placed to hold it in place. Now, because it is an older frame, the only way to secure the glass, art, and backing all together will be to drive small nails into the frame, bend them, and use them as stoppers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope it helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10921" LastActivityDate="2015-12-12T13:43:53.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10245" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-12T17:03:57.107" Score="9" ViewCount="18970" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a necklace that has one stone as the pendant. The chain on it keeps turning around my neck until the clasp stops at the front of my neck by the stone. How can I stop this from happening?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10995" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T00:37:54.630" LastActivityDate="2018-04-18T00:04:52.630" Title="How do I stop my necklace clasp from moving to the front of my neck?" Tags="&lt;jewelry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10246" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10245" CreationDate="2015-12-12T23:25:05.320" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you attach the pendant to the chain of the necklace, so that the chain (and thus the clasp) can't rotate without the pendant moving with it, the weight of the pendant will keep it hanging at the front, and the clasp at the back.  Depending on how well you can hide it, a loop of metal our dab of hot glue should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10998" LastActivityDate="2015-12-12T23:25:05.320" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10247" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10245" CreationDate="2015-12-13T00:01:57.923" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on whether this a necklace you use all the time, or just on special occasion an alternative solution could be to use some tape (or blank band aid) to fasten the necklace to the back of your neck. This of course only works if you either have long hair, or have other means to hide the band aid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use it all the time, you are better of with somehow fastening the pendant to the necklace as suggested in other answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-12-13T00:01:57.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10248" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-13T03:31:59.360" Score="4" ViewCount="12132" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have scribblings on a old box cover with what seems like ballpoint pen ink. The toy box itself is a thin printed cardboard coated with a layer of laminate. The pen marks themselves are rather old. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Was wondering if anyone has experience removing the ink scribblings?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Im considering some of the following below: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;vinegar and baking soda mix&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;rubbing alcohol or zippo&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;WD-40 (abit wary of this since it may be a little too strong)  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;magic erasers? like those sponge with solvents&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DXUaa.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DXUaa.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Picture of scribblings&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11000" LastEditorUserId="11000" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T03:04:02.560" LastActivityDate="2018-03-12T06:53:27.060" Title="How do I remove ballpoint pen ink scribblings from a laminated piece of cardboard" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10250" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10253" CreationDate="2015-12-13T17:10:32.333" Score="9" ViewCount="146353" Body="&lt;p&gt;I accidentally spilled cooking oil all over my floor(tiles). I tried washing my floor with water and then wiping it with dry cloth but it gets even worse. How can I effectively clean up the cooking oil spill?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7030" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T18:34:08.653" LastActivityDate="2017-09-23T08:33:35.590" Title="How to clean floor if there is cooking-oil spilled on it?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10251" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2015-12-13T17:55:51.820" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try to put talc (aka talcum aka baby powder) on the stain and let it sink in before polishing it away. This only works with recent stains. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11006" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-12-13T23:16:02.727" LastActivityDate="2015-12-13T23:16:02.727" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10252" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-13T18:00:16.740" Score="16" ViewCount="4142" Body="&lt;p&gt;We recently bought a new - used - vehicle that has two window stickers on it. I want to remove both of them, however the one that I particularly want to remove is very firmly stuck. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried to remove it with my finger nail first; however, very little of the sticker came off and the texture of my fingernail against the window was rather unbearable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure what to use on the window to remove it and am concerned that any chemicals would damage it because it is tinted. Peeling it off with my fingers is also incredibly ineffective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there another good way to remove the stickers from the window?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-25T20:58:18.577" LastActivityDate="2017-02-10T23:36:13.533" Title="How do I remove a car window sticker?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;vehicle&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2015-12-13T19:30:03.147" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, you should cover the cooking oil in either kitty litter (I've found this works best, but you may not always have it) or baking soda. After waiting about 15 minutes, you can use paper towels to pick up and throw out the kitty litter/baking soda. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, you can use a piece of bread to wipe up any oil that is left. A sponge also works here. Lastly, mop the floor with dish soap and warm water. You may need to repeat some of the steps more than once for the best result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastActivityDate="2015-12-13T19:30:03.147" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10252" CreationDate="2015-12-13T20:23:48.763" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;For starters try using your hair blower to add heat to the sticker, and see if that doesn't help pulling it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next step would be to use a scraper of some sort, i.e. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.no/search?q=oven++or+paint+scraper&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot;&gt;oven scraper or paint scraper&lt;/a&gt;, and use this gently. You should be able to use these without damaging the car window. If you feel uncertain, you could opt for a plastic scraper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the end you'll most likely need to use adhesive remover, acetone, WD-40 or similar to remove the remaining sticker residue. But firstly try with just hot water and (dish washer) soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-12-13T20:23:48.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10252" CreationDate="2015-12-14T05:41:21.130" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest method  I would opt is soap water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Take some soap water in a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=sprayer&amp;amp;client=ubuntu&amp;amp;hs=oXi&amp;amp;channel=fs&amp;amp;biw=1535&amp;amp;bih=805&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwi47_TJz9rJAhVFA44KHZLxAGEQ_AUIBigB#channel=fs&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=water+sprayer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;sprayer&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) With your finger nails , try to pull out sticker slowly.If you find your fingers being hurt, you could also use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=sprayer&amp;amp;client=ubuntu&amp;amp;hs=oXi&amp;amp;channel=fs&amp;amp;biw=1535&amp;amp;bih=805&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwi47_TJz9rJAhVFA44KHZLxAGEQ_AUIBigB#channel=fs&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=paper+pen+knife&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;paper knife&lt;/a&gt; instead.If you find that this sticker is going to tear, apply some soap water on its adhesive side and wait.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now do step 2 with patience until you get the entire sticker gone.Now there is a chance for glass to be filled with stickers glue.You can clean this by using salt and paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Take some paper and salt in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Try to rub this salt contained paper so as to remove the sticker left overs. You can see them, being removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Do the step 2 to complete the left overs on your glass .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T05:41:21.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2015-12-14T06:06:49.360" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=coconut+husk&amp;amp;client=ubuntu&amp;amp;hs=dR3&amp;amp;channel=fs&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiQ6br30trJAhWMGo4KHVs4ChIQ_AUIBygB&amp;amp;biw=1535&amp;amp;bih=805#channel=fs&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=dry+coconut+husk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;coconut husk&lt;/a&gt; to absorb all cooking oil. If not available, you could also use ordinary paper for the same. Thus you could later use this wasted oil at least for igniting something.Most probably, in the case if you have a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?client=ubuntu&amp;amp;channel=fs&amp;amp;noj=1&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=wood+burner&amp;amp;spell=1&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwj7ztyH1drJAhUQJI4KHXm5C5YQvwUILigA&amp;amp;dpr=1&amp;amp;biw=1535&amp;amp;bih=805&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;wood burner&lt;/a&gt;.Try to clean your tile with these, not leaving even a drop of oil behind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, I would prefer dish &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?client=ubuntu&amp;amp;channel=fs&amp;amp;biw=1535&amp;amp;bih=805&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=1&amp;amp;q=dishwashing+liquid&amp;amp;oq=dishwashing+liquid&amp;amp;gs_l=img.3..0l10.815798.816513.14.817112.5.5.0.0.0.0.183.609.1j4.5.0....0...1c.1.64.img..0.5.608.Voflu6zhJ3M&amp;amp;bav=on.2,or.&amp;amp;bvm=bv.109910813,d.c2E&amp;amp;dpr=1&amp;amp;hs=oXi&amp;amp;ech=1&amp;amp;psi=BFRuVorxC4TbuQTWi73AAQ.1450071045097.19&amp;amp;ei=U1duVoKHJ46jugT4tq3YCA&amp;amp;emsg=NCSR&amp;amp;noj=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;washing liquid&lt;/a&gt; to do a final touch to your area. Take some dish washing liquid and apply it onto the area affected, with a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?client=ubuntu&amp;amp;channel=fs&amp;amp;biw=1535&amp;amp;bih=805&amp;amp;noj=1&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=washing+scrubber&amp;amp;revid=1826917608&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwjN65y019rJAhXOBY4KHZSNDVYQ1QIIGw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;scrubber&lt;/a&gt;.Wait for some time.This is used to absorb the oil left overs if any.At last, with a wet cloth, wipe out the area. And make the floor dry with a ceiling fan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T06:06:49.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10248" CreationDate="2015-12-14T06:30:26.160" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I prefer you to use cooking oil like coconut oil or any other colour less ones.Take a piece of cloth, dip it in this oil. Rub firmly over the affected area until your result appears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T06:30:26.160" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10259" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10207" CreationDate="2015-12-14T07:01:34.643" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would opt you to use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=protective+cases+for+electrical+switches&amp;amp;client=ubuntu&amp;amp;hs=rV4&amp;amp;channel=fs&amp;amp;biw=1535&amp;amp;bih=805&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiO_qKd4trJAhVBWI4KHReFC_4Q_AUIBigB#imgrc=vnu2-huvram_hM%3A&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;.Thus you and your staff can open the case and switch it off incase if not needed. At the same time, a sudden key press of lift users can be restricted too until they find the proper lift button or if they lean towards wall while waiting for lift.And I do not think that it will be much costlier one for you.Be careful when placing this case, because you are messing up with your office lights.So hire an electrician.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T10:36:06.183" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T10:36:06.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10260" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10266" CreationDate="2015-12-14T08:19:19.577" Score="6" ViewCount="753" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently, I bought a powerful instant adhesive:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wwPPJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wwPPJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But after its use, I found my skin covered with a layer of adhesive liquid. I tried to remove it by rubbing my fingers on a rough surface, washing with soap and nothing seems to work. I can feel its presence on my fingers as a distinguishable layer of adhesive material. Could you please help me out with a solution to remove this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T10:32:47.973" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T17:59:47.367" Title="Removing instant adhesive from skin" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10261" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10265" CreationDate="2015-12-14T10:49:07.940" Score="1" ViewCount="607" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to reuse those bottles at home, but I don't want the label on it. I am planning to paint them with nature design. So how can I remove those labels in the fastest way possible?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11019" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T12:04:53.940" LastActivityDate="2017-01-08T08:18:40.320" Title="How can I remove sticker labels on the glass bottle?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2015-12-14T16:30:40.230" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10263" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10261" CreationDate="2015-12-14T11:34:11.547" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have pencil eraser, try rubbing it on adhesive part. I tried this once and worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also try to soak it into hot water for a while. After that, rub it with a cloth and adhesive part will come off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10300" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2017-01-08T08:18:40.320" LastActivityDate="2017-01-08T08:18:40.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10260" CreationDate="2015-12-14T11:36:42.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is a highly adhesive product. If you have got some of it skin, there is nothing you can do. Give it a rest, and it will come off after some time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10300" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T11:36:42.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10261" CreationDate="2015-12-14T11:50:34.883" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To remove &lt;i&gt;sticker with glue&lt;/i&gt; from a glass bottle, it is better you use less sharpened knife along with water.First, try to tear apart the sticker using your hands.Then soak the left overs on glass with enough water so that it could be easily peeled off from the bottles surface using knife. If you are dealing with a sharper knife, be careful.But less sharper one will do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T11:50:34.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10260" CreationDate="2015-12-14T12:11:40.797" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This one's listed as a version of superglue, and its best not to get it on your skin! If you can't peel it off, then try nail varnish remover, but ensure the remover is acetone, there are many other versions of this product available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chemistry.about.com/od/everydaychemistry/a/How-To-Remove-Super-Glue.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://chemistry.about.com/od/everydaychemistry/a/How-To-Remove-Super-Glue.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't work, then you may need to buy a superglue remover product - Amazon sells a few, one example in the link below&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Loctite-Glue-Remover-Gel-80000655/dp/B0001P0DKG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1450095025&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=super+glue+remover&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Loctite-Glue-Remover-Gel-80000655/dp/B0001P0DKG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1450095025&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=super+glue+remover&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T12:11:40.797" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10261" CreationDate="2015-12-14T12:12:08.953" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most paper labels on glass bottles (at least on commercial products) are glued with a water soluble glue.  I've found soaking for a few minutes in the hottest tap water available lets me peel them cleanly, or scrape them with the back of a table knife.  A quick scrub with a plastic wool pad will then remove the glue residue, then a rinse in hot water lets the bottle dry clean and clear.  I've cleaned fifty-plus beer bottles (for brewing) with this method in well under an hour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T12:12:08.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10268" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2015-12-14T12:22:19.670" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not 100% sure whether you're asking how to remove any staining from the oil, or whether to restore the floor to something you can walk across without slipping and sliding everywhere because its oily. And when you say 'tiles', it's not clear whether you mean ceramic tiles, or terracotta or other material. If the tiles are glazed ceramic, then you may have some residual staining in the grout between them - that will be next to impossible to remove without scraping out existing grout and redoing it. If the tiles are unglazed, or unsealed, then you won't get the stain out of those either. If, though, the problem is slipperiness, then washing the floor with a strong cleaner such as Flash, then rinsing/mopping with hot water afterwards, twice, should stop that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2015-12-15T10:51:58.843" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T10:51:58.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10269" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10248" CreationDate="2015-12-14T12:44:25.643" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baby wipes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're extremely gentle (in terms of abrasion) so are unlikely to damage the box in any way.  If the biro is water soluble, then it should come straight off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5099" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T12:44:25.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10270" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2015-12-14T13:14:02.040" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash with a sponge or sponge mop lightly dampened with dishwashing liquid (some brands are specially marked as &quot;grease cutting&quot; or &quot;removes grease&quot;; these are the best for this), then dry with either a dry sponge, towel, or paper towel.  It's the detergent action that will remove the oil from the tile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T13:14:02.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10271" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10261" CreationDate="2015-12-14T13:19:03.657" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the label is put on with a sticky/gummy adhesive, it is probably what they call a &quot;cold flow&quot; adhesive. I have found that warming the adhesive (fill the bottle with warm water) and peeling it off SLOWLY by pulling the label straight away from the glass works fairly well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Watch the line where the adhesive is separating from the glass. If you see a bit of adhesive remaining on the glass, or the label delaminating, STOP and use a knife or razor blade to get the edge repaired. Then continue pulling the label away from the glass. If you get all but a few spots of adhesive or adhesive and paper removed, use a mild solvent like lighter fluid or alcohol to remove the last bits. The solvent makes the adhesive even gummier, so reserve this for those last few dots. If you put solvent on the entire label, you will have to use a lot of solvent and a lot of time getting it all off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another trick that seems to help with large cold flow adhesive labels is vinegar. The acid in the vinegar seems to break down the cold flow adhesive and make it easier to clean off. I've used this to remove the new car window stickers in one piece (they have valuable information you may want later). Be careful not to spill vinegar in your new car; the smell takes a long time to go away. I dampen a pad of paper towels with vinegar and press it against the label.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For conventional adhesives, water works best. If the label has a foil layer that keeps the water away from the adhesive, try scoring or scratching the label in a few places to let the water through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11022" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T13:19:03.657" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10272" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10276" CreationDate="2015-12-14T15:06:27.677" Score="55" ViewCount="486612" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am currently using these glasses:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LM5Ds.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LM5Ds.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They slip a bit down my nose when I move suddenly or when I look at the ground. I have to re-adjust them and that's a bit inconvenient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything I can do to prevent them from slipping down my nose? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. I am aware of &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/2200/what-to-do-to-keep-glasses-from-slipping-down&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt; but my glasses have fixed nosepieces and that's why I'm asking this as a separate question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10881" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-09-05T07:23:44.747" Title="How can I stop my glasses from slipping down my nose?" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="18" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10272" CreationDate="2015-12-14T15:28:34.317" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a simple solution that might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut two small rectangular pieces from the sticky area of a Post-It note.  Fold each in half, sticky side out.  Stick one to each nose piece of your glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Double sided Post-It tape is also available, but most people aren't going to have it handy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T15:28:34.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10275" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10260" CreationDate="2015-12-14T17:59:47.367" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pour the hot water (Not too hot) in the glue stucken area and some cold water after some time. Then Tada! You can remove them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11031" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T17:59:47.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10276" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10272" CreationDate="2015-12-14T18:14:20.997" Score="32" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here some options that don't involve vandalizing your face.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Ponytail holders&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AuIRc.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/stop-your-glasses-from-slipping-off-your-face-with-pony-1683978219&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Stop Your Glasses from Slipping Off Your Face with Ponytail Holders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Ear Hook&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G4mnX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00DQOLADS&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Anti-slip Holder for Glasses&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Nerd Wax&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W3Y9c.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Original Glasses Wax&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11030" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T18:14:20.997" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10277" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10272" CreationDate="2015-12-14T18:59:56.713" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife swears by these &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00LWQSI7I&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Silicone Anti-Slip Ear Grip Hook For Eyeglasses&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;She says it's funny; they're something like 50 cents each, but she feels like they've changed her life.  She used to hate wearing her glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(It looks like there's a similar product in Samuel's answer; I made this answer only because my wife was so happy about this exact link in particular.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11034" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-12-15T08:25:19.970" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T08:25:19.970" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10278" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10289" CreationDate="2015-12-14T20:02:00.360" Score="11" ViewCount="1026" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Situation&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have a bathtub with a shower-head&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The shower-head is attached via a mount point which is very high (~ height of raised hand of an adult)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This means a child cannot reach the shower-head to take it off/put it back on if needed if it's in the &quot;proper&quot; place, hanging from the mount. &lt;strong&gt;Too high to reach&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I do to remedy this situation?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just to be clear, I do NOT need the shower-head to be acting as a shower when placed - I just need it to be on, AND not spraying water all over the bathroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Constraints:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What I need&lt;/strong&gt;: a way to place the shower-head at a height that a small(ish) child can reach. Say, less than 4 feet from the bath floor, ideally less than 2 feet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The showerhead &lt;strong&gt;must be on&lt;/strong&gt;, and when on, should NOT spray water anywhere except into the bathtub.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What I do NOT need&lt;/strong&gt;: Don't care if - when placed - water pour over the person. As long as it ends 100% in the bathtub.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I do NOT want to drill holes in the wall to install a new mount point for the showerhead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The shower mount is such that you CAN hang things from it. E.g. right now a shower organizer hangs from it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is a faucet in the bathtub, but placing the running shower-head on it doesn't work (see next section)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Showerhead is on a flexible hose, the length of the hose is such that, when fully extended, the head almost reaches the bath floor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shower walls are &lt;strong&gt;tiled&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buying a new shower head (or an extension replacement) isn't an option.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What I tried:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just take the showerhead off, and let it hang down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This failed because when turned on, the shower spray jet-pushes the head in all sorts of directions, and being on the end of flexible hose, it flies and thus sprays all over the place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the shower-head on the bathtub's faucet&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works when the water is OFF. However, when you turn it on, the water jet's force is enough to EASILY dislodge the head from the faucet and it falls to previous free-hanging issue.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Attach a small holder to the tiles on the wall with suckers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The suckers easily disconnected after 1 shower.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1549" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T21:51:06.600" LastActivityDate="2015-12-24T07:35:21.740" Title="How do I place/anchor showerhead at a low height, without drilling the wall?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10279" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10272" CreationDate="2015-12-14T20:07:13.647" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dipheadsunite.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Rubber&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.plastidip.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;coat&lt;/a&gt; the applicable areas, e.g. places touching the nose or ears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lots of color choices available, which makes this a fun option! The best part is that on most surfaces, the finished material peels right off with an intentional (shall we say more than moderate?) amount of force.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10978" LastEditorUserId="10978" LastEditDate="2015-12-14T23:47:41.340" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T23:47:41.340" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10280" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="138" CreationDate="2015-12-14T20:14:11.393" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using a grill lighter (long neck) or fireplace matches will give you the required distance.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T20:14:11.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="138" CreationDate="2015-12-14T20:47:40.023" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A firework punk can be used for this, as it is a long thin strip that could reach into a candle holder with ease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yxDTu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yxDTu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Firework Punk&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T20:47:40.023" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10282" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10272" CreationDate="2015-12-14T21:45:30.757" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;This sounds like a joke, but I found it works well for quite some time before needing to pull my glasses up by hand. I learned to pull my glasses up with my ears! Doing that taught me how to wiggle my ears and get children to laugh, so that might be an additional reason to learn. Dunno how I started, but I was being frustrated and started not being frustrated. Sort of an unconscious learning system.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11038" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T21:45:30.757" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10283" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10278" CreationDate="2015-12-14T21:58:48.787" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As I understand you don't want to fasten an extra mount in the tiles of the wall as it punctures the wall. Another option could be to utilize the edge of the bathtub and the existing mount. In between these you could wedge a plank or piece of metal onto which you could mount a new mount at any height required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If done correctly, this extra piece can be locked around the upper mount so that it stays firmly in place, and still provide a good extra place for your extra shower mount.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T21:58:48.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10272" CreationDate="2015-12-14T22:06:41.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One frequent reason for glasses slipping is perspiration.  A simple fix, assuming that is the source of the problem, is a to apply a bit of antiperspirant to each side of the bridge of the nose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clear and unscented would be my choice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11040" LastActivityDate="2015-12-14T22:06:41.483" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10272" CreationDate="2015-12-14T23:33:14.793" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's no need for extra gadgets or body mods, you simply need to make the glasses a tighter fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tighten the screws fixing the arms to the main part of the glasses.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carefully bend the arms so that fit more tightly to your head and, in particular, so the hooks on the end fit tightly behind your ears.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11042" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-12-15T00:09:18.740" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T00:09:18.740" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10288" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10294" CreationDate="2015-12-15T01:42:59.640" Score="4" ViewCount="10602" Body="&lt;p&gt;Small cuts and abrasions can be very painful to clean.  How might one clean such a wound without causing undue pain, while still effectively sterilizing it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Attempts so far that &lt;em&gt;have&lt;/em&gt; caused pain:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;soap and water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;isopropyl alcohol&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;polysporin&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wet wipe&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I'm describing a minor wound, nothing that would require stitches or a skin graft and I.V. antibiotics&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;For those of you who've never heard of it, polysporin is basically an antibacterial with some other helpful ingredients:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Medicinal Ingredients (per gram) : 10,000 units Polymyxin B (as sulfate), 500 units bacitracin zinc, 0.25 mg gramicidin and 50 mg lidocaine. Non-medicinal Ingredients (alphabetically) : butylated hydroxytoluene, cocoa butter, cotton seed oil, olive oil, petrolatum, sodium pyruvate, vitamin E.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="2431" LastEditDate="2015-12-15T02:24:17.387" LastActivityDate="2015-12-17T05:25:37.627" Title="How to sterilize/clean a cut/abrasion without causing pain" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;medicine&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10289" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10278" CreationDate="2015-12-15T01:55:05.150" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use some insulated wire that hangs from the fixture down to a lower point to secure the head.  This could attach to a ring or horse shoe-shaped holder for the shower head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest insulated wire as a coat hanger or the like will no doubt tarnish quickly.  You could also use rope or string.  If it's not steady enough it could be stabilized with weights or using metal rods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Current state:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;\&#xA; *&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Proposed state:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt; \&#xA;  \&#xA;   |       &#xA;   |&#xA;   |&amp;lt;--- wire, rope, or rod&#xA;   |&#xA;   |&#xA;   |-o*&#xA;&#xA;Where:&#xA;o= ring or u-shaped holder for shower head&#xA;*= showerhead&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T01:55:05.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10290" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10288" CreationDate="2015-12-15T02:18:10.000" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all &quot;soap and water&quot; and &quot;wet wipe&quot; doesn't sterilize it at all, and can be slightly harmful or irritating. It is better to use plain water to rinse it and wash of any excess dirt. I haven't used polysporin, as that particular product is not available in my country, but I've occasionally used isopropyl alcohol, which inevitably will sting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a quote regarding the subject from an article named &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/wound-care-10/relieving-wound-pain&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;Reducing wound pain&quot;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Wounds always hurt, but the degree of pain will vary according to the nature, location, and severity of the injury. Burns are particularly painful, as are many blisters, cuts, and scrapes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-12-15T02:33:32.203" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T02:33:32.203" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2015-12-15T08:46:03.057" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First I use kitchen paper or useless piece of cloth (old towel, t-shirt) to absorb the oil as much as possible. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After that I clean the floor with sponge and dish washing liquid or liquid soap and warm water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And finally use kitchen paper again to wipe dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T08:46:03.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10292" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2015-12-15T08:52:43.007" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would prefer you to wash your cars window using water with a hose and it can do the trick unless atmosphere temperature solidify this water(which means if your regions temperature is too low, this can not become practical).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to sprinkle table salt on it, this will melt the ice off and it is economical too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-11-24T09:21:36.003" LastActivityDate="2017-11-24T09:21:36.003" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10288" CreationDate="2015-12-15T10:27:34.427" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'll suggest simple methods I know:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First of all, the flow of blood should be stopped by applying pressure to the injured part using a cloth. As soon as it stops bleeding, follow these steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.Carefully remove the skin that sticks out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2.You can remove it safely by cutting it using nail cutter or using scissors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3.To avoid pain, do not pull this skin out.Cut those portion that projects outwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4.Keep the wounded region gently under flowing water, preferably under a tap. It may sting a little.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;5.After making sure that the dirt in the wound is gone, use cotton to clean and dry the wounded region. Make sure you remove every drop of water that is stuck inside the wound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;6.Use cotton and medicated gauge tape to wind over the injury to a fastened dressing.&#xA;By the term cotton, here I meant sterile cotton that we can see in first aid box or that we can get from medical store, it does not stick to your wound, instead absorbs any water that is left inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can reduce the impact of the pain with these steps, even though it is quoted:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Wounds always hurt, but the degree of pain will vary according to the nature, location, and severity of the injury. Burns are particularly painful, as are many blisters, cuts, and scrapes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if the wounds appears to be serious or deep, try not to tamper with it. Consult a doctor as soon as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2015-12-17T05:25:37.627" LastActivityDate="2015-12-17T05:25:37.627" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10288" CreationDate="2015-12-15T11:42:37.337" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wounds by nature will hurt but we should not make them hurt more than needed when trying to clean them. Any rinsage with irritating substances such as alcohol or soap not only cause pain but they will also lead to additional tissue damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition we should not introduce bacteria to the wound by using any non-sterile compound, including water, cloth, and our fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Let it bleed&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bleeding is nature's way to flush out dirt and debris. So if we let our wound bleed for a while we can almost be sure that most if not all dirt was removed as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Remove larger dirt particles&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course we may have to remove larger dirt fragmenst from abrasions or cuts. This can be done with a pair of sterile forcepts (e.g. sterilized with a lighter flame) or a sterile piece of cloth. For splinters &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/5632/how-to-quickly-remove-a-splinter&quot;&gt;see this question&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If we do not have any such tools we may use our fingers for larger particles but we'd have to be extra careful to clean them before we touch anything. Use soap and alcohol on your hands - rather than on the wound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Only rinse the wound with &lt;strong&gt;clean (!)&lt;/strong&gt; water in case you can't remove the dirt otherwise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Disinfect the wound&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may help avoiding an infection to disinfect a wound with a disinfectant. Avoid alcohol-containing preparations, as they hurt more than help. For me a water-based &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Povidone-iodine&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;povidone iodine&lt;/a&gt; preparation was the least painful to apply (avoid those that also contain alcohol in their ingredients). Antibiotics should be reserved for cases where an infection had already taken place, and then you should definitely seek medical advice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Protect the wound&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After cleaning and applying desinfectant it is important to protect your wound from exposure to further environmental dirt. Use a clean band-aid for this. Change the bain-aid frequently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Seek medical advice&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most smaller bruises are self healing over time and do not need any professional intervention but we should see a doctor in the following cases:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;we are unsure about our last tetanus shot&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the wound does not stop bleeding&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;moveability of a limb is tampered&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;numbness feeling distant to the wound&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;growing pain, possibly accompanied by reddening and swelling. &lt;strong&gt;This indicates an infection&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T14:15:37.640" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10296" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7454" CreationDate="2015-12-15T13:52:24.527" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I came here because there is a mosquito in my room that just attacked me and I've been walking around my room armed with a book and bug spray for the past 20 minutes trying to find it and it won't come out and fight like a man. I'm thinking do I open the door and let it fly out or is it too stupid to do that and if it is then what if more mozzies come in? I chose to keep the mozzie locked and I finally hunted the coward down and sprayed it with bug spray and IT DIED. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hunting Techniques:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Weapons -&lt;/strong&gt; books, spray, hands, electric bug killer, bug swat (usually when hunting mozzies I wack them with books and things that aren't mine&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Light -&lt;/strong&gt; you need light for locating the trespassing mozzie. It is impossible to find them in the dark except if you listen to their buzzing but I find that creepy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope your mozzie gets the death penalty it DESERVES. Bye SSMFC (super secret mozzie fighting club) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11061" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-12-15T14:46:18.587" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T14:46:18.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10297" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10302" CreationDate="2015-12-15T14:12:06.747" Score="-2" ViewCount="458" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's been like a tough afternoon everyday. I feel like I want to go to bed and have a nice long sleep. What's happening? Did I eat too much at lunch?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11045" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T15:58:52.273" Title="Is there a way that I will not get sleepy after lunch while on my job?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2015-12-15T16:04:25.893" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10298" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10288" CreationDate="2015-12-15T15:10:06.600" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Povidone-iodine&amp;amp;redirect=no&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Betadine&lt;/a&gt;. It's does not cause additional pain or stinging when applied to a cut/abrasion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10003" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T15:10:06.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10299" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10305" CreationDate="2015-12-15T15:13:00.437" Score="12" ViewCount="21697" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, I need to redact some information on my tax returns before sending them into my insurance company as proof of citizenship (or something, I'm not sure what exactly they needed them for). The problem is, I tried blacking them out with a dry erase marker and my SSN and financial info show straight through. I've tried going over them a few times and still nothing. I've run them through a copier, hoping it wouldn't catch the subtle differences in ink tones and would just show a black bar, but you can still see the SSN. How can I fully black out this information?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2018-04-01T20:17:46.963" Title="How do I redact information when my black marker isn't &quot;wet&quot; enough, and the information shows through my blackouts?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10299" CreationDate="2015-12-15T15:13:00.437" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found very few markers are up to the task of blacking out printer ink, but worry not, there is another way! When most people think of redaction, they think of blacking out data, but I've found whiteout to be far more effective. Just whiteout the data you don't want to send, and all will be well. If you really want it to be black, first apply a coat of whiteout, then just mark over it with your marker. Like the OP mentioned, it's also not a bad idea to run the redacted version through a photocopier, as even with the original there are a number of ways to get ink to show through, but it's much harder on a photocopied version.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T15:13:00.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10297" CreationDate="2015-12-15T15:58:52.273" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Basically it's due your digestion process, a lot of blood is pumped to the stomach area for digestive process, which causes the tiredness. Obviously, the heavier the meal the longer it'll take for your body to fully digest it, the longer you're gonna feel sleepy. Instead of having that particular ONE heavy meal, you can still eat the same amount throughout the day. Prepare snacks so when you get to lunch hour you don't eat as much as before yet you're still getting the same amount of food, just not all at once. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T15:58:52.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10299" CreationDate="2015-12-15T16:13:16.930" Score="28" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make a regular copy, then cut out the redacted information on the copy before you send it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T16:13:16.930" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10304" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10299" CreationDate="2015-12-15T16:15:16.427" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put some opaque tape over the sensitive information before making your copy.  You could try masking tape or electrician's tape.  You might not want to use the auto paper feed on your copier because the tape might come off inside the copier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T16:15:16.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10305" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10299" CreationDate="2015-12-15T17:17:00.583" Score="44" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are able to make copies of the forms, create a &lt;em&gt;digital&lt;/em&gt; copy instead. Then you can &quot;black out&quot; the information digitally with any photo editor or your favorite PDF software. Replace the target text with a black box or just remove it completely. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then reprint the redacted copies as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bonus that you're not destroying the original.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-12-15T17:59:41.423" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T17:59:41.423" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10299" CreationDate="2015-12-15T17:55:15.653" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can obfuscate each character individually with a ballpoint pen. Make sure the ink is the same color as the ink you're obfuscating.  Then draw a shape over the top of each letter; I like using a figure &quot;8&quot; with an &quot;X&quot; through it. That will make every character look like every other character:  an &quot;8&quot; looks like an &quot;E&quot; and like an &quot;F&quot;, and also a &quot;9&quot; and an &quot;X&quot; and a &quot;0&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FBHWJ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FBHWJ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;DISCLAIMER: This isn't a perfect solution (obviously!). With enough time, someone could probably read all the information you tried to hide, especially if they used additional tools like chemicals, heat, high-res scanners, etc. But I've found that it's good enough for those day-to-day situations where you want to make it really hard to read certain text.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2015-12-17T19:37:26.683" LastActivityDate="2015-12-17T19:37:26.683" CommentCount="13" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10307" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10272" CreationDate="2015-12-15T18:00:18.103" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go to an optician and ask them to adjust the fit? I've done it a couple times so far, they have a machine in the back room usually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's legally mandated to be free in Canada, but I don't know what the rules in the US are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11065" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T18:00:18.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10309" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10315" CreationDate="2015-12-15T21:38:45.623" Score="5" ViewCount="37425" Body="&lt;p&gt;In multiple instances, I have made a mistake in pen on a colored or decorated piece of paper. White-Out would be too obvious because the page wasn't white to begin with. What can I do/use/lifehack that can solve this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11078" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-12-16T01:54:15.070" LastActivityDate="2017-11-07T21:37:21.483" Title="Alternative to White-Out" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10310" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10299" CreationDate="2015-12-15T23:04:41.007" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a copy of the document, cut out the sections you want to redact. Put a blank sheet of paper behind it (optionally with black behind the holes, according to how you want the redacted sections to show), copy it again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, of course, a digital equivalent, which is to edit by placing plain blocks over the redacted sections (do not use blur tools), then print out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can mess about with ink and whiteout and so on, and you can kind of squint at the result and think about whether or not &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; find it illegible. And you'll probably be right. But if you want to redact something, having in your pocket while the rest of the document is on the copier is the best way to be sure it doesn't somehow show through :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also be careful about the &lt;em&gt;size&lt;/em&gt; of the sections you remove. For SSN they're all the same, so this tells the attacker nothing. For financial information, knowing the number of digits in a redacted number might be a close enough estimate for whatever purpose they had in mind (and the number of line-items on your tax return is also slightly sensitive). Therefore where possible remove the entire box, not just the part of it you used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4157" LastActivityDate="2015-12-15T23:04:41.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10309" CreationDate="2015-12-16T08:18:34.693" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Literal cut &amp;amp; paste a piece from a matching sheet of paper and align with the paper's pattern if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11098" LastActivityDate="2015-12-16T08:18:34.693" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10312" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4018" CreationDate="2015-12-16T08:25:00.057" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A product called &lt;a href=&quot;http://amodexink.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Amodex&lt;/a&gt; is a favorite among fountain pen users and it works on a variety of inks. It was invented in the 1950s by a printer and was specifically designed for safe use on skin (its base is lanolin).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AqbER.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AqbER.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;amodex ink and stain remover&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For use on fabrics, though, one of the Carbona &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://carbona.com/products/staindevils/stain-devils-number-3/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Stain Devil&lt;/a&gt;&quot;  spot treatments may be cheaper.  There are nine different formulations and the directions differ subtly, so sure to read carefully.&#xA;Stain Devil #3 is the one optimized for inks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8iP3a.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8iP3a.png&quot; alt=&quot;Carbona &amp;quot;Stain Devil&amp;quot; #3&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11095" LastActivityDate="2015-12-16T08:25:00.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10299" CreationDate="2015-12-16T15:33:09.487" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some copiers might have a mode for a pure black-and-white, non-halftone copy. Computer scanners nearly always have (&quot;lineart mode&quot;). If that is not available, physically cutting out the redacted information is definitely the safest way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10498" LastActivityDate="2015-12-16T15:33:09.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10309" CreationDate="2015-12-16T17:44:45.300" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used three techniques in the past for this kind of thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wipe it off&lt;/strong&gt;.  If the surface is relatively non-absorbant, then a wet-wipe should be able to lift the pen off.  I've saved miswritten birthday cards in the past this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Abrasion&lt;/strong&gt;.  If you're writing on unwaxed paper or card, and have used a biro instead of a fountain pen, you can (very carefully) scrape away the top layer of paper immediately where you have written on.  Use anything hard that won't leave a mark, and go slow!  The ink will be removed with the top layer.  Practice this technique before using on something important!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Paint&lt;/strong&gt;.  If you have access to a decent painting set, you can effectively make your own White-Out in whatever colour you need.  Ideally, you need acrylics - it'll give you an finish very similar to White-Out.  Water colours won't cut it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use one particular colour often, consider investing in a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.posca.com/uk/all-material-markers&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;POSCA paint marker&lt;/a&gt;.  They come in a large range of colours, and will allow you to effortlessly cover over any mistakes as easily as White-Out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5099" LastActivityDate="2015-12-16T17:44:45.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10288" CreationDate="2015-12-17T05:24:37.310" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;natural disinfectants/antiseptics:&#xA; honey&#xA; bee propolis&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;both are WONDERFUL for preventing oxydization of your wound (the primary cause of scabs, which incidentally are BAD for healing!)...&#xA;a large burn, road rash, etc - cover the entire wound with honey as a &#xA;disinfectant, then 'wash' it out with bee propolis, and keep completely covered with the bee propolis for 5-10 days.. it will heal faster than you can imagine...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthline.com/health/propolis-an-ancient-healer#3&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.healthline.com/health/propolis-an-ancient-healer#3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10916" LastActivityDate="2015-12-17T05:24:37.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10318" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10139" CreationDate="2015-12-17T05:55:13.847" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heat alone can vanish some kinds of normal, non-disappearing ink. Carefully warm up the paper over a stable candle and see if it works for the particular ink used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to scan the document at high resolution (before or after other treatments such as heat or chemicals), and examine it in image editing software. With some basic knowledge of image filtering and level adjustments, you can often extract information that was hidden before—the idea is to find the subtle difference between the covered text and the plain paper, that you can adjust to increase the contrast between them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let's say the hidden text is just slightly darker. If you pick a brightness level that is between the two, and adjust the image to make all brightness values above that level white and all brightness levels below that value black, the original text can be discerned. Differences in color or any aspect could be the trick for restoring enough of the original text to read it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have done something quite similar with old receipts that had lost their ink by sitting in the car on hot days for too long. After scanning at high resolution, simple adjustment of the levels, contrast, brightness, and so on, restored the image enough for me to see the original text, despite it being so faint that I could not read it from the original paper even with a magnifying glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2838" LastEditorUserId="2838" LastEditDate="2015-12-17T06:01:21.283" LastActivityDate="2015-12-17T06:01:21.283" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10320" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-17T10:24:50.510" Score="131" ViewCount="52851" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for a subtle way to figure out my girlfriend's ring size. The most common advice you can find by Googling is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the size from a ring that she already wears&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ask her&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;She doesn't wear rings&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's supposed to be a surprise&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been racking my brain with James Bond style ways to get her ring size, but I think lassoing her finger in the middle of the night might be a bit suspicious. Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For obvious reasons, I'm staying anonymous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11136" LastActivityDate="2016-11-10T23:48:10.403" Title="How can I work out my girlfriend's ring size, without asking her or using a ring?" Tags="&lt;jewelry&gt;" AnswerCount="18" CommentCount="18" FavoriteCount="31" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10321" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-17T13:05:12.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you considered that if she doesn't wear rings, a ring might be a poor gift?  Okay, if you're about to propose, then carry on.  Get a ring that's too small (size 5 or 6 is a good guess) and the jeweler will generally resize it for free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Always&lt;/em&gt; go too small -- avoids the whole &quot;You think I'm fat!&quot; series of difficulties.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-17T13:05:12.070" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10322" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-17T13:49:53.013" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can compare your fingers with her maybe your smallest one would be like her suitable finger. Or If you wear a ring you can try to put it in her finger and see the difference&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10885" LastActivityDate="2015-12-17T13:49:53.013" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10323" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-17T14:47:24.807" Score="74" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Ask Her Best Friend or Mother&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Especially if this is an engagement situation, ask her best friend or her mother if they know her ring size. If you've been dating seriously for awhile, you'd be surprised how often this type of thing comes up. If neither of them know her ring size, they will likely be more than happy to get in on the intrigue. They can (more easily than you) find out her size under the guise of buying a gift or some other type of conversational pretense like &lt;em&gt;&amp;quot;damn, you really need to know such things just in case, y'know?&amp;quot;&lt;/em&gt; Of course, all oaths of secrecy apply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;The Solo Scenario&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you decide to go with this on your own — when you are buying a ring from a jeweler, you typically buy the ring in their &amp;quot;standard&amp;quot; size; I believe it is usually a size 7. Display case rings are typically made a bit larger by design because they want a prospective buyer to be able to see it on their finger; that plus it is typically less destructive to resize the ring smaller than to try and make it bigger later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ask the jeweler about the design of the ring and if knowing the ring size is more or less important than sizing it later. If the shank is plain (the part that wraps around the bottom), re-sizing is easy. If it's too big, they simply slice out a small portion at the bottom and join the ends seamlessly. If it's too small, the metal can be heated and stretched, but the thickness of the band will determine how much they can size it before more material has to be added. Adding material can leave a slight line between the old and new metal, so it is better get the bigger ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the ring shank is more ornamental (encrusted with diamonds or something), the ring size is sometimes best known &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; the ring is even made. That may be a factor in your decision about which ring to purchase. Ask the jeweler.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T22:39:50.540" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3932" CreationDate="2015-12-17T15:01:57.843" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Arm &amp;amp; Hammer laundry soap works great for the smell not direct spills. Wash in hot water let soak for a hour or more the smell is gone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11138" LastActivityDate="2015-12-17T15:01:57.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10325" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-17T15:21:31.420" Score="33" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Play the &lt;em&gt;&quot;How well do we know each other?&quot;&lt;/em&gt; Game&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find one of those &quot;how well do you know your partner&quot; quizzes on the Internet&lt;sup&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;. Make sure the quiz is something you can download and print out. But before you print it, insert your &lt;em&gt;own&lt;/em&gt; question asking what your partner's ring size is. Make sure the tone of the &lt;em&gt;rest&lt;/em&gt; of quiz matches that type of question so it sort of blends in with the rest. Longer quizzes will incur less scrutiny on its contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;The &lt;em&gt;&quot;I don't know&quot;&lt;/em&gt; Contingency&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If she doesn't know the answer to her ring size, act surprised. Amazed even. &lt;em&gt;&quot;I thought everyone knew their ring size!&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then bring it up again very &lt;em&gt;matter-of-factly&lt;/em&gt; later. You can have a high school ring or something stashed away in the closet somewhere; preferably too small for you (borrow one from a friend if you have to and have it measured by a jeweler). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&quot;Here, try this. It doesn't fit me anymore, but I think it's a size 5 (or whatever) &amp;hellip; Okay, there ya go.&quot; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And then drop it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the ring fits, you'll know the size. If it's a bit too big or a bit too small, you're in the right ballpark. You can try on some ring sizers later at the jeweler to narrow down (on yourself) just how much the ring size seemed too big/small on her finger earlier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Corny, but it will get you in the right ballpark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;(1)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sub&gt; &lt;em&gt;Of course, I bear no responsibility for injury (emotional or physical) for having failed any relationship quiz recommended herein.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-12-18T03:17:01.267" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T03:17:01.267" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10326" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3932" CreationDate="2015-12-17T15:28:01.267" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you're smelling is diesel fuel that's remaining in the fabric after all your attempts to remove it.  This occurs because the hydrocarbon fuel has bonded to the synthetic fabric (effectively a finely spun plastic).  You need something that will loosen the bond between the fuel and the synthetic material, and there might not be such a substance that won't also damage the gloves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're willing to accept the (slight, IMO) possibility of the gloves being damaged, you could try soaking them in rubbing alcohol or denatured ethanol (what the British call methylated spirits).  I suggest this because those alcohols are solvents for all non-cyclic hydrocarbons, and shouldn't damage most synthetic fabrics.  I warn you because, depending on the denaturing agent used, denatured ethanol &lt;em&gt;might&lt;/em&gt; damage the fabric or leave a different odor (ethanol is denatured by adding gasoline, in at least some parts of the USA).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-17T15:28:01.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10327" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-17T17:45:09.460" Score="55" Body="&lt;p&gt;If she is a sound sleeper you can try to measure with a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&amp;amp;ion=1&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;es_th=1&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8#q=ring%20sizer%20print%20out&quot;&gt;printable paper ring sizer&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;TIP&lt;/strong&gt; do not leave the paper in the trash when done. She will see it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6487" LastActivityDate="2015-12-17T17:45:09.460" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10328" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7030" CreationDate="2015-12-17T18:38:03.870" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We use a sponge in a ziploc bag which is left open, and the sponge  saturated and this works fine with our tobacco to keep it moist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11140" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2015-12-21T01:04:49.393" LastActivityDate="2015-12-21T01:04:49.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10329" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-17T20:59:29.977" Score="2" ViewCount="260" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes when I'm at a public urinal, if another dude comes mosey up next to me, I get stage-fright and can't go.  What can I do to clear my thoughts?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4103" LastActivityDate="2018-12-11T16:37:53.417" Title="How do I clear my urination chi when some dude is at the urinal next to me?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-12-21T00:41:51.170" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10329" CreationDate="2015-12-18T00:57:29.277" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remember this video of waterfalls:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcL678AASFc&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcL678AASFc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Picturing waterfalls and remembering the sounds thereof will both relax you and remind you of your urgent purpose for being at the urinal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2431" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2018-12-11T16:37:53.417" LastActivityDate="2018-12-11T16:37:53.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10331" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10393" CreationDate="2015-12-18T02:45:57.450" Score="-1" ViewCount="2499" Body="&lt;p&gt;During the rainy season I often step in a puddle and get wet socks. I normally just change them when I get home but this seems like a waste and causes me to do laundry more frequently. Is there a way I can quickly dry them? I've tried using a fan electric heater but it doesn't work well and also seems wasteful if you have it on just for a pair of socks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastActivityDate="2015-12-23T21:28:14.870" Title="What to do with wet socks?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-18T03:12:11.393" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a ring custom made recently and was told it is easier to size a ring up than down. So don't get one too big! My advice is, don't get her a ring. 1. If it's &quot;just a ring&quot; not an engagement ring, she may be confused and either disappointed or scared off depending on how she feels about an engagement. If it is an engagement ring, consider that she will wear this every day and may want a say so in what it looks like. Instead, why not buy her a diamond or other stone. You can get it in a holder that looks sort of like a ring and comes in a ring box. You provide the rock and let her decide on the setting!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11151" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T03:12:11.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10335" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-18T06:38:24.983" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cunning plan I devised was to get buy my (then) girlfriend &#xA;a cheapish ring, and give it to her as a anniversary/christmas/birthday gift.&#xA;Which would have annoyed her quiet significantly, with her being disappointed that it was not engagement ring. But she would have forgiven me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then if it was the wrong size, take her to the jeweller to get the cheapish ring resized. and make sure the jeweller would take note of the new size.&#xA;Which I would then use to get the engagement ring to give her a month or so later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before I could swing my cunning plan into action, she took me aside, gave me a plastic ring that fit her, and told me basically: &quot;&lt;em&gt;You &lt;strong&gt;are&lt;/strong&gt; going to ask me to marry you; and if you don't do it by the 29th of February, there will be trouble.&lt;/em&gt;&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Still I maintain my plan would have worked.&#xA;Congratulations BTW.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1233" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T06:38:24.983" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10336" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-18T07:45:21.813" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy &lt;em&gt;yourself&lt;/em&gt; a simple ring for some pretended reason.&#xA;(Go to a fantasy store, buy it in a thrift shop, whatever seems reasonable for you to do).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best scenario would be, if she is with you when you buy the ring, so you can take another smaller ring and jokingly say this one would fit you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise find a chance to let her try it on.&#xA;If it fits (which I doubt), perfect.&#xA;Otherwise you have an idea on how much smaller the ring should be.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11157" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T07:45:21.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-18T08:49:49.763" Score="37" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Cunningham%27s_Law&quot;&gt;Cunningham's Law:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;  Guess wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Hey sweetie, I read that your shoe size divided by two plus three is your ring size.  It's true for me, what about you?&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;No, my shoe size is X and my ring size in Y&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11161" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T08:49:49.763" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10338" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10341" CreationDate="2015-12-18T08:57:15.497" Score="-2" ViewCount="2579" Body="&lt;p&gt;I notice that wounds on the mouth easily heals, so I tried to put some saliva when I got a small wound. Does this help to stop bleeding?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11045" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T13:45:37.237" Title="Does saliva really stops bleeding bruises/wounds?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2015-12-18T14:12:03.993" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10340" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-18T11:56:05.203" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ran through various options before I proposed last year, and none of the standard advice worked (measure a known-good ring, ask a friend...)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I went with: wait until she is tired and drunk, absent-mindedly play with a bit of string, wrapping it around fingers and so on, and just happen to score the string with my thumbnail when it's on the right finger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mirabile dictu, it worked and she didn't notice. Not sure if I'd recommend it in general, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11163" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T11:56:05.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10341" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10338" CreationDate="2015-12-18T13:45:37.237" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not really - there are a couple of things in saliva which promote blood clotting, and other ingredients which may block infection, but it depends what bacteria are already in your saliva as to whether infection will be blocked or, in fact, introduced to the wound, see info in link (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bidmc.org/YourHealth/Holistic-Health/Health-Myths-Center.aspx?ChunkID=157011&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.bidmc.org/YourHealth/Holistic-Health/Health-Myths-Center.aspx?ChunkID=157011&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you wound yourself, the body produces an enzyme called thromboplastin within the wound, which promotes blood clotting by converting the prothrombin already present in the damaged area to thrombin in the early stages of the process, thus helping the blood to clot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best way to stop bleeding is by applying pressure, and if you've knocked yourself without breaking the skin, preventing or lessening bruising can be achieved by applying pressure with an ice pack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T13:45:37.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10209" CreationDate="2015-12-18T14:22:22.953" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could also easily stick cotton balls or cotton pads on.  I wouldn't count on the bleach since it might spread and not look like snow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11166" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T14:22:22.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10345" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10331" CreationDate="2015-12-18T14:56:35.260" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well I hesitate to state the obvious, but if the weather's wet, would it not be possible to wear waterproof boots or shoes? Otherwise, unless you've a warm radiator to lay them on, get a towel, lay the socks on it, roll the towel up and sit on it on a hard surface to squeeze out the worst of the water, and hang the socks up to dry somewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T14:56:35.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-18T16:03:05.253" Score="42" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hide it in plain sight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Send her an email telling her you want to ask a personal question, to help you pick a gift, but you don't want to give things away to her, so you are asking a ton of questions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then ask her everything you can think of that's size or color or clothes style related&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrist size for bracelelts&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bra size&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;measurements'&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ring size of each finger, on both hands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clothing sizes, (including petite, or slim or whatever other&lt;br&gt;&#xA;modifiers)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;inseam&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;shoe size&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Favorite color (if you don't knwo it already)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Colors she hates&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;loved or despised syles of clothing (Does she hate capris? Bell&lt;br&gt;&#xA;bottoms?)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Favorite brand of eye makeup&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Favorite music&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Favorite flower type&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hated flower type (if any)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Home delivery address&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;work delivery address (Sending flowers to her at work is an automatic&#xA;2x multiplier!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Favorite stuffed animal&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Favorite bands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Favorite kinds of music&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;etc&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now here is the clever part. Create a file on your docs area of your hard drive, called &quot;(her name) important bio information&quot;, and save every bit of this information... If she's a keeper, you'll be referring to this file every Xmas, valentines, and Birthday for years to come.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every one add more things to ask in the comments please&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11175" LastEditorUserId="11175" LastEditDate="2016-01-11T20:35:20.723" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T20:35:20.723" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10348" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7030" CreationDate="2015-12-18T16:06:54.400" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to use a piece of terra cotta. They sell them on amazon, etc. for use in brown sugar. When you get it, let it soak in water for about 30 minutes. Then pat the surface dry and throw it in with your tobacco (or &quot;cilantro&quot;) and it should keep things moist for about 3 months. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11176" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T16:06:54.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10349" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10309" CreationDate="2015-12-18T20:11:48.463" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have occasionally used fingernail polish.  It will go on the same way as White Out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also get non-gloss (matte) finishes so that your repair doesn't show as much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a side bonus, if the polish color doesn't match the paper color, you can use it to make art on the page.  This will make it look like you decided to do artwork in the middle of the writing areas (camouflage).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-12-18T20:11:48.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10352" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10354" CreationDate="2015-12-18T23:02:02.190" Score="8" ViewCount="10837" Body="&lt;p&gt;A problem I've often had when loading paper into a printer is when &lt;strong&gt;two or more sheets get stuck together&lt;/strong&gt;. This is unnoticeable when you put a big stack of paper into the printing tray, but becomes a real pain when you actually start to print. Especially if you're trying to print two-sided - two sheets come out with only one side of each printed on - but even if you're not, a sheet twice as thick as normal often causes a paper jam.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Are there any good ways to avoid this problem?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Note: I'm not talking about dealing with a paper jam after the fact, but about what to do with the paper before loading it into the printer in order to make sure sheets don't stick together in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;&lt;em&gt;What have I tried?&lt;/em&gt;&quot; I searched on Google about this problem, but all the links I found (&lt;a href=&quot;http://ugp01.c-ij.com/ij/webmanual/ErrorCode/MX450%20series/EN/ERR/ERR_Other0100.html&quot;&gt;one&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000980.htm&quot;&gt;two&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdFvyDZmiFI&quot;&gt;three&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://nealpoole.com/blog/2011/03/clearing-a-fake-paper-jam-in-an-hp-printer/&quot;&gt;four&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/videos/mx455/&quot;&gt;five&lt;/a&gt;) were about unjamming a jammed printer, rather than stopping it from jamming in the first place. So I came to the trusty life-hackers of Stack Exchange!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11190" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-06-04T10:19:06.383" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T07:07:09.870" Title="How to avoid paper sticking together in a printer?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10354" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10352" CreationDate="2015-12-19T00:56:18.700" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just before printing, remove the paper from the printer and fan it to prevent the paper from sticking. One of the sources I reviewed said that in an arid environment, fanning could cause sticking due to a build up of static electricity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Grab one end of the paper with one hand. Grab the opposite side with the other hand. Bend the paper (without causing damage) so that an arch is formed. Using your thumb (either hand will work for this), release that side so that the paper is allowed to separate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Oyz72.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Oyz72.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Picture showing how to fan the paper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;Image from &lt;a href=&quot;http://support.lexmark.com/index?modifiedDate=10%2F18%2F12&amp;amp;page=content&amp;amp;actp=LIST_RECENT&amp;amp;id=SO7159&amp;amp;locale=EN&amp;amp;userlocale=EN_US&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Lexmark&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-12-19T00:56:18.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10331" CreationDate="2015-12-19T08:32:25.853" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have got 2 solutions for it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you come home for changing your socks, you can hang your wet socks before a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=hearth+means&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;biw=1366&amp;amp;bih=667&amp;amp;site=webhp&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiO4OWYu-fJAhVPBY4KHQpyAWQQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=d9tQrhKfoxCX-M%3A&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;hearth&lt;/a&gt;.I hope you have a hearth at your home, for facing cold conditions.Thus, on returning  home the next time, your socks will be ready to take.But take care that, they should not burn out due to overheat and so keep them or hang them before your hearth at a safe but at good distance.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=hearth+means&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;biw=1366&amp;amp;bih=667&amp;amp;site=webhp&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiO4OWYu-fJAhVPBY4KHQpyAWQQ_AUIBigB#tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=iron+machine&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;iron machine&lt;/a&gt;for drying your wet socks.Literally,it can make us laugh but you can use it if you lack time.Be careful as not to spoil your own socks.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2015-12-19T08:32:25.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10356" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10370" CreationDate="2015-12-19T09:32:15.360" Score="2" ViewCount="2745" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a laundry basket next to my washing machine. Since there is no shelf near the washing machine I tend to keep all detergent bottles and other laundry needs in the laundry basket itself and dump clothes on to top of it. I remember putting in a shampoo bottle that I thought I'd later use to wash some of my delicates. The shampoo was not serving its purpose as shampoo because it made my hair dry. The shampoo bottle at some point tipped inside the laundry basket and leaked all over floor. I had parked my bicycle near the washing machine (yep apartment house small space adjustments this) and shampoo leaked through the basket, spread underneath the cycle tire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One day I decided to clear the floor and moved my cycle without noticing that the tire just spread all the partially dried sticky shampoo all over the floor. Cleaning it with a wet towel just made the work worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I clean up sticky partially dried shampoo from floor?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1836" LastEditorUserId="11273" LastEditDate="2015-12-23T07:26:32.010" LastActivityDate="2015-12-23T07:26:32.010" Title="Spilled shampoo on floor and it has dried up" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1827" CreationDate="2015-12-19T14:34:54.790" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you like to eat using your hands and not by using any utensils or accessories like spoons and gloves, and if you are only bothered about getting your hands 'sticky' while doing it, I suggest you to evenly apply some natural coconut oil to your hands before touching any sticky food. This will prevent your hands getting sticky while handling any food. It is obvious that you will be ingesting a bit of coconut oil along with your food and be glad you are doing it, as it is very good for your health and it also does a damn good job in keeping your skin moisturised.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11205" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2015-12-24T22:18:20.457" LastActivityDate="2015-12-24T22:18:20.457" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-03-13T20:07:40.353" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2015-12-19T19:16:54.430" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want to completely minimize the risk of her suspecting you're buying a ring, you can get a rough idea just by holding her hand and trying to remember how it feels.  Then compare that sense impression against your sister, mother, friends, your own fingers (pinky, perhaps?) and those of the ring salesperson.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Err on the size of being too big.  If she says yes, at least you won't draw blood cramming it onto her finger. Then get it resized as necessary. If all else fails she can wear it on a chain around her neck until it's resized. Maybe you should carry a chain in your pocket when you propose, just in case?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As pointed out in one of the comments, completely surprising her with the &lt;em&gt;whole idea of getting married&lt;/em&gt; (rather than just the circumstances of when you'll ask) is not necessarily as good an idea as our romantic-fiction-driven ideals would lead us to believe.  Make sure you and she are on the same page about marriage, without necessarily making her certain whether/when you will propose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if her parents are at all present/important in her life, make the effort to get their blessing before you propose. Their refusal won't make anything worse than it would end up being anyway, whereas their blessing will make everything &lt;em&gt;much&lt;/em&gt; happier for all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oh and one final note, having read one of the previous answers. If you surprise her a little, and you make it romantic, and you offer to devote the rest of your life to her, and while offering her &lt;strong&gt;a diamond ring&lt;/strong&gt; to seal all of this you explain the very reasonable fact that you didn't know her ring size so it might be a little too big---if after all of that she looks at the size and scowls and says &quot;oh, so you think I'm that fat??&quot;---then, my friend, this is what you do:  &lt;strong&gt;marry someone else&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1647" LastEditorUserId="1647" LastEditDate="2015-12-19T19:47:12.717" LastActivityDate="2015-12-19T19:47:12.717" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10365" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-19T19:47:34.667" Score="3" ViewCount="21485" Body="&lt;p&gt;Update: I just sucked it up and used the tiniest tip. It was never particularly comfortable but I got used to it. Used them for a couple years for running. They broke (accidentally snapped a bud in half removing it from the charger) and now I use a pair of over ear headphones and I love them. I use the Kinivo 240 (&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00AWIPITS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTH240-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headphone/dp/B00AWIPITS&lt;/a&gt;), if I wanted to spend a little more I'd get the 66 Audio BTS (&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01M8M4R7K&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/66-Audio-592-91466-AUDIO-Headphones/dp/B01M8M4R7K&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I must have tiny ears (or tiny earholes?) so whenever I try to use a pair of &quot;in-ear&quot; (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.head-fi.org/a/basic-guide-to-in-ear-canalphones&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;) headphones, it is a painful experience. The silicon tips feel too big for my ear, even when using the smallest type in a set. When I do manage to cram it in my ear, the way that they close off my ear canal is disconcerting, similar to how your head feels stuffed up when you fly on an airplane.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recently received a very nice pair of in ear headphones (powerbeats 2 wireless  - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beatsbydre.com/earphones/beats-powerbeats2-wireless.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;like these&lt;/a&gt;) so I am wondering &lt;strong&gt;is there anything I can do to make wearing them more comfortable?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;The best solution would be one that makes them wear more like earbuds.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6542" LastEditorUserId="6542" LastEditDate="2018-07-21T07:04:43.217" LastActivityDate="2020-10-04T06:39:51.883" Title="In ear headphones are painful to wear, increase comfort or convert to earbuds somehow?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10367" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1827" CreationDate="2015-12-19T20:50:30.140" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to avoid sticky fingers while dining is to use this ubiquitous and easy to use tool:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Io5GI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Io5GI.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;This is a fork. It will solve this problem.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1300" LastActivityDate="2015-12-19T20:50:30.140" CommentCount="10" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-03-13T20:07:40.353" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10369" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10365" CreationDate="2015-12-19T22:02:19.947" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried 3rd party memory foam tips like the ones from Comply? Also try in-ears with thinner nozzles and smaller driver housings, the Powerbeats2 nozzles look quite big.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vya3c.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a few other companies making 3rd party tips for in-ears (including compatibility charts) and hearing protection. One of them should have enough expertise and a solution that works for you. The downside on foam tips though is that they will get worn out at some point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ABSdi.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Phonak Audéo PFE 1xx series had thin nozzles, a very slim driver housing and also came with a pair of Comply tips (medium size, but Comply also has smaller sizes and different shapes). Unfortunately Phonak decided to shut down its IEM business.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another alternative to look into are custom IEMs, which are expensive and usually bulky, but made to fit your ear. You should try to find out if the discomfort you are feeling is also related to the weight and size of the driver housing. My very cheap QCY QY7 look very awkward and heavy, but in the right position with foam tips I can wear them for a very long time with only negligible fatigue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4707" LastActivityDate="2015-12-19T22:02:19.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10370" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10356" CreationDate="2015-12-20T01:47:04.457" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash with water. Blot dry. Repeat, repeat &lt;em&gt;ad nauseam&lt;/em&gt;. Shampoo contains detergent, and from your description, &quot; it made my hair dry,&quot; a &lt;em&gt;lot&lt;/em&gt; of it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The good news is that plain water should completely remove the shampoo, other than any colorant, and that will be the cleanest spot on &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; floor, but the bad news is that even a bit of leftover detergent makes a lot of foam, and that every used towel must be washed. Murphy's Law Corollary, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.murphys-laws.com/murphy/murphy-laws.html&quot;&gt;&quot;Conservation of Filth: In order for something to get clean, something else must get dirty, [but] it is possible for everything to get dirty and nothing to get clean.&lt;/a&gt;&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's any consolation, spilled concentrated liquid laundry detergent requires more rinsing yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-12-20T01:47:04.457" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10365" CreationDate="2015-12-20T08:16:29.217" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would prefer you to apply some oil(hair oil) around the corners of the headphone so that it could easily fit into your ear and at the same time, it could not make discomfort. If you are not satisfied with this solution, you can opt for 3rd party tips as my friend has suggested here. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another beautiful option is to immerse the part of headset going into our ear in baby powder(talc). This can reduce the friction between the earpiece of the headset and ear. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2018-07-22T14:10:06.940" LastActivityDate="2018-07-22T14:10:06.940" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10375" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-20T10:17:19.007" Score="8" ViewCount="38034" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cuJ9J.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cuJ9J.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Discoloured shower door&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My shower door has slowly built-up this limescale-like coating over the past 5 years and it does not seem to respond to any attempt to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is far more prevalent on the door nearest the shower outlet so it would seem to be simple limescale. However, we have a water softener so the carbonate content of the water should be very low indeed. Also, I have tried using limescale treatment chemicals and they don't work, so this would appear to be something different.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions please - &#xA;or am I wrong and this is ordinary limescale and I'm not treating it properly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;UPDATE: Over 3 years later and I am yet to find a practical answer to this problem. However, I have an update that may be of interest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the advice of a couple of the answers, I have finally tried to use steel wool. I can report that&lt;br&gt;&#xA; 1. This does NOT scratch the glass and&lt;br&gt;&#xA; 2. It DOES abrade the scale build-up - albeit requiring FAR too much&#xA;    time and effort to be practical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;About 10 minutes of polishing removed around 20% of the scale in 6 square inches of the glass. Enough to see that an effect was being achieved - but also to tell me that a better method is needed. I wasn't using any liquid cleaner, just dry steel wool. Another test beckons....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-05-22T12:23:06.247" LastActivityDate="2020-01-03T14:03:32.047" Title="Any idea how to remove this build-up from glass shower door?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="15" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10377" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2015-12-20T12:10:13.880" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;From what I could see in a well focused portion of the image you had posted&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S9ZyE.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S9ZyE.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;there is a diffraction of light at the rims of the &quot;stains&quot;. This would not be expected from ordinary limescale but indicates that the surface of your door was damaged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may come from an aged surface coating or from acrylic glass of your door. This may also be the result of treating the coating, or acrylic glass with a cleaner capable of partly dissolving it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To avoid replacing the door we can hide the stains by applying a frosted or etched glass film. Transparency will be lost by this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2015-12-20T12:10:13.880" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1827" CreationDate="2015-12-20T13:37:44.180" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Try chopsticks.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't use these much you might not know how good they are - they can pick up just about anything messy that is the size of a carrot or smaller:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g9CUB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g9CUBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Chopsticks being used to eat Cheetos.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bitrebels.com/geek/geeks-keep-hands-clean-snacking-typing/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Bit Rebels&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use chopsticks also to reach extra far, say, into a skinny jar to pick something up - so learn to hold them at the base not tip!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastActivityDate="2015-12-20T13:37:44.180" CommentCount="3" CommunityOwnedDate="2015-12-20T13:37:44.180" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1827" CreationDate="2015-12-20T13:40:47.433" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a holder&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put something else in between your hands and the food. This could be what the food comes in like a sandwich bag, a wrapper, or some aluminium foil. Avoid something like cling wrap as it sticks to the food. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1FSoj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1FSojm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image, Tim 2014&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastActivityDate="2015-12-20T13:40:47.433" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-03-13T20:07:40.353" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10385" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2015-12-20T20:40:13.517" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try stronger chemicals to remove the build-up of &quot;lime&quot; (most likely calcium carbonate). In any case, be sure the chemical stays in contact with scale for at least a few hours; use wet paper towels or a chemical gel that adheres to the glass. See &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-lime-scale/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;some suggestions on how to remove it&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that the following will damage marble, aluminum and other surface. In rough order of efficacy and of hazard to materials and health:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar and/or citric acid (sour salt) are safe first steps, but takes a long while.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;CLR is a commercial product with gluconic and lactic acid that you may have tried. Again, &lt;em&gt;keep it in contact long enough to work&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Toilet-bowel cleaner with about 10% hydrochloric acid is hazardous to eyes, skin and mucous membranes, and will rapidly etch marble and some metal surfaces, but could be used over small areas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, try elbow-grease: rub with an abrasive paste that is softer than glass, such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bonami.com/index.php/products/powder_cleanser/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Bon Ami powdered cleaner&lt;/a&gt;. Your experiment at scraping off the lime shows that this should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-12-20T20:40:13.517" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10386" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10331" CreationDate="2015-12-20T22:18:40.653" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bodyheat is how we dry socks while camping. Putting socks under our shirts or somewhere else warm for 45 minutes to 1.5 hrs usually does the trick&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11231" LastActivityDate="2015-12-20T22:18:40.653" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10388" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2015-12-21T01:30:18.480" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;J.R.R. Tolkien (or rather his friend C.S. Lewis's brother Warren) has the answer!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you very much for your suggestions about my telephone number, which I will consider. Removing the number from the directory seems better than the method adopted by Major W. H. Lewis in protecting his brother, which was to &lt;strong&gt;lift the receiver and say 'Oxford Sewage Disposal Unit' and go on repeating it until they went away.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;-- &lt;em&gt;Tolkien's Letters&lt;/em&gt;, Letter 287&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11190" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-12-21T01:30:18.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10393" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10331" CreationDate="2015-12-21T16:24:47.830" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should bring a couple pairs to change. After you get home, instead of throw it into laundry, just hand rinse it under running water. This is to prevent bad odor caused by staying wet and damp for a long time. After rinsing it, just lay it flat or hang it to dry. This saves you both socks and laundry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2015-12-21T16:24:47.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10394" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10395" CreationDate="2015-12-21T19:15:35.147" Score="15" ViewCount="5220" Body="&lt;p&gt;With the holidays coming up, I decided to do some baking.  The recipes asked for food coloring to be used in the dough. This means the color was kneaded into it and I failed to wear gloves. As a result, my hands are now colored with spots of red and green.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried soaking them in warm water and washing with soap, but my skin is still stained.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I remove the food coloring from my skin?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1316" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2015-12-30T16:08:19.703" LastActivityDate="2015-12-30T16:08:19.703" Title="How to clean food coloring off skin?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10395" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10394" CreationDate="2015-12-21T19:21:02.220" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;First rinse all excess coloring(which I assume you already did), next use a cloth and put some white vinegar on it, rub the stains off with this cloth. Once the cloth is too stained you can either rinse it or use another one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Found amazing resources in this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Food-Coloring-off-Skin&quot;&gt;wikihow&lt;/a&gt;, they mention the use of:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;baking soda&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;toothpaste&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dish soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;shaving cream&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;baby oil&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;alcohol&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;apparently there are a lot of out-of-the-box methods to remove food coloring stains, best of luck! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2015-12-21T19:21:02.220" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10396" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10397" CreationDate="2015-12-21T19:24:50.340" Score="3" ViewCount="501" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does anybody know the best way way to clean leather shoes without spoiling them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10593" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2015-12-30T13:26:38.953" LastActivityDate="2015-12-30T13:26:38.953" Title="Which is the best way to clean leather shoes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ClosedDate="2015-12-22T13:54:55.983" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10397" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10396" CreationDate="2015-12-21T19:28:14.217" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a pumpkin based soap which is very effective with my leather shoes, I usually wax them after the washing procedure. The soap looks kinda like this: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3cn19.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3cn19.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe this soap is from a Mexican brand, but I'm sure you will be able to find something similar if not the same. I doubt it'll be hard to find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add a couple of drops of water on the paste, so it can become soapy&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use an old toothbrush, and gently get some of the paste on it and start brushing your shoe(it's better if you've dusted off the shoe)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once the shoe has been brushed, with a dry and clean cloth remove the excess of liquid and soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once it's dry your shoe is ready for waxing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dispose of any excess water on the paste and let it air-dry before closing it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastEditorUserId="10202" LastEditDate="2015-12-21T19:50:20.083" LastActivityDate="2015-12-21T19:50:20.083" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10356" CreationDate="2015-12-21T21:24:23.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is dried and in a somewhat solid form, you could use a nylon scraper (&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00U93NU3W&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Favorite-Nylon-Pan-Scraper-Set/dp/B00U93NU3W/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1450732638&amp;amp;sr=8-16&lt;/a&gt;) to get most of it off the floor. I have these scrapers for cleaning pots and pans. They are great because they don't scratch surfaces very easily. Once you get most of it off the floor, hopefully you'll only need 1 towel to wash the floor. Best of luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11257" LastActivityDate="2015-12-21T21:24:23.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10399" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10394" CreationDate="2015-12-22T05:52:31.247" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you still find it hard to remove colour, you can surely use kerosene. It is used to remove hard colouring agents like paint that is used for colouring buildings.Procedure is as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.Pour some drop of kerosene over your hand and rub firmly against each other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2.If colours are being removed, you can stop it over there and move to cleaning step.Otherwise you can use a small piece of cloth having rough surface and rub your affected area over it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3.The colour should actually go by this step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cleaning steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.Do not waste the kerosene.You can collect it using a piece of cloth or paper and later use of for ignition in hearth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2.Wash your hands properly so that even the smell of kerosene should be gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2015-12-22T05:52:31.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10400" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1827" CreationDate="2015-12-22T07:28:42.230" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Raise the plate instead of the food&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is what I do when I want to eat something while sitting at my desk and using the pc, and I don't want to get my hands dirty:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Put the food on a plate. Instead of raising the food to your mouth, you always raise the plate and eat the chips, fruit slices or whatever food out of the plate directly with your mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While you may not want to do this in public, at home this will works fine and your hands will never get dirty again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8010" LastActivityDate="2015-12-22T07:28:42.230" CommentCount="1" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-03-13T20:07:40.353" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10403" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5444" CreationDate="2015-12-22T18:17:41.640" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Okay, so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Secretly, a &lt;strong&gt;metal&lt;/strong&gt; is a set of &lt;strong&gt;grains&lt;/strong&gt; of regular crystal lattices which are &lt;strong&gt;stuck together&lt;/strong&gt; -- both internally and along grain-boundaries -- by &quot;metallic bonds.&quot; Metallic bonds involve sharing electrons across the whole crystal, which is why metals conduct heat and electricity so well -- some of the electrons are somewhat free to bounce around the whole metal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When &lt;em&gt;formed&lt;/em&gt; the grain boundaries form tight connections -- think of two surfaces that are flush next to each other. As you move them, mostly you stretch the individual grains via &quot;elastic deformation&quot;, which returns roughly to the same place. But if you move it too far, grains &quot;slide&quot; along these boundaries and sometimes even &quot;break&quot; into two new grains, so that they don't return to the same place -- this is called &quot;plastic deformation.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic deformation usually does a couple of things: it makes the thing more &lt;em&gt;brittle&lt;/em&gt; so you have to handle it more gently before it will outright crack and break; and it makes the thing &lt;em&gt;stiffer&lt;/em&gt;, so that you have to push it harder to move it the same distance. This happens because the grains are not as well-aligned as they used to be, there are now &quot;gaps&quot; between the grains, you've taken a subatomic harmony and created discord. Something microscopic has happened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, if you just want to try to bend the paperclip back, you will need a combination of patience and luck, as you're going to be damaging the subatomic structure of the metal even more when you try to reverse it. You're not perfect and you can't perfectly undo the damage you did. So be as gentle and precise as possible and maybe you can get some approximation of the original, but the damage will remain inside that metal lattice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The only good way to repair this subatomic damage is called annealing.&lt;/strong&gt; It is a really easy idea in principle: raise the temperature of the object just shy of its melting point, so that it doesn't lose its apparent structure but all of the grains are beginning to flow into each other, then let it &lt;strong&gt;slowly&lt;/strong&gt; cool down. The speed at which it cools down will control the size that the new grains can grow -- if you immediately dump it into cold water, for example, then the random vibrations of the atoms will immediately get &quot;frozen&quot; with very small couple-of-atom grains with a lot of random distances between them, which will be very brittle and stiff. But if you try to cool it down as slow as possible, the grains will get very large and connect over very flat surfaces, so it will be much more ductile and supple, healing the damage you've done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may be able to achieve these results with a gas flame -- propane and butane typically burn just under 2000°C, most steels melt somewhere higher at 2500°C. If you really want to do this, a good &lt;strong&gt;crucible&lt;/strong&gt; would help; you can put the paperclip in the crucible, heat the crucible up to around 2000°C for a few minutes, and then put the crucible on a wire cooling rack; then as the crucible gently cools the paperclip will hopefully be able to repair some of this microscopic damage -- the more the heat capacity of the crucible, and the worse that it's capable of radiating heat, the slower that paperclip will cool down and the more damage that can be healed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11141" LastActivityDate="2015-12-22T18:17:41.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10405" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10408" CreationDate="2015-12-23T07:27:54.813" Score="3" ViewCount="1066" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently bought a used LG G2 (T-mobile) from market and later on noticed that it does not takes the photos with expected quality. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I feel that the issue could be possibly because of scratches on Camera lens (coating). I searched on internet and found that we can remove scratches by using toothpaste (with toothbrush?) or some polish. But that solution is particular to removing scratches from lens glass. In my case I see the yellowish coating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please suggest How I can get rid of this issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V74s9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V74s9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11246" LastEditorUserId="11246" LastEditDate="2015-12-23T11:40:44.520" LastActivityDate="2015-12-23T12:20:47.720" Title="How can I remove scratches/ coating from my LG mobile camera lens" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10405" CreationDate="2015-12-23T08:31:46.667" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is a new mobile and you recently bought it, I suggest you to take it to the service center. Any stunt you may pull may result in breaking your warranty or guarantee. If the guarantee/ warranty period is over, then what you've heard is an acceptable method to clean camera lenses. Toothpaste can be used. But be careful to follow the correct steps. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cultofandroid.com/65721/dab-toothpaste-need-remove-scratches-htc-one-m8s-camera-lens/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Try this link&lt;/a&gt;. However, I advice you not to go ahead with it unless you are certain and very confident. Any actions you perform is strictly under your own responsibility and nobody else will take liability for your actions. So be very careful. Cheers&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2015-12-23T08:31:46.667" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10408" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10405" CreationDate="2015-12-23T12:20:47.720" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The standard first rule of cleaning optics is: Don't!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cleaning with an abrasive like toothpaste is far more likely to render the lens evenly &quot;milky&quot; due to putting fine scratches all over it.  Further, the &quot;lens&quot; you can touch is actually an optical flat cover that protects the actual lens, and in many phones and tablets it's made of synthetic sapphire -- so the only thing likely to be scratched, or vulnerable to your polishing attempts (short of using powdered diamond on an optical lap) is the coating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's unlikely that any photo quality issues you may see are due to individual scratches on the cover, in any case; it's far more likely that the focusing mechanism (probably a piezoelectric unit behind the sensor chip) is malfunctioning, a setting in the camera software is wrong, or there's junk on the sensor itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TL:DR; you're more likely to make it worse than better if you try to polish the lens cover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-23T12:20:47.720" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10072" CreationDate="2015-12-23T14:46:27.563" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way is by removing the steering wheel and keeping it under the seat or somewhere out of sight. Should discourage potential car thieves. Or you could put a sticker which says &quot;Govt of....&quot; so it seems like a VIP's car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11303" LastActivityDate="2015-12-23T14:46:27.563" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10411" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10072" CreationDate="2015-12-23T20:44:52.903" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a motion sensor and have it trigger the car alarm.  This should deter anyone who is attempting to steal from your car.  Also, it might be a good idea to not have anything &quot;custom&quot; or special on the car.  A motion capture camera (like a game camera) would be good.  But then the question arises, how to secure that without it being stolen?.....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11307" LastActivityDate="2015-12-23T20:44:52.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10412" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10418" CreationDate="2015-12-23T20:51:48.020" Score="6" ViewCount="1068" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to keep windshield wipers in &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;good&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; (&lt;em&gt;low ice build-up and ready to be used  but not a partial job because of above mentioned ice build-up&lt;/em&gt;) working condition during a snow/freezing rain storm?   I have seen some people with them stuck out in the air. Other people have tried a towel over them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11307" LastEditorUserId="11307" LastEditDate="2015-12-28T13:42:51.680" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T13:42:51.680" Title="Windshield wipers freezing During Freezing Rain" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10413" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10331" CreationDate="2015-12-23T21:28:14.870" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could wrap your socks and feet in plastic wrap.  This would keep your socks and feet dry when stepping into puddles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11307" LastActivityDate="2015-12-23T21:28:14.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10414" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-23T23:11:58.407" Score="8" ViewCount="160" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've got 120 people I would like to invite to my wedding, but when I'm looking at traditional wedding invitation websites and stationers in my area, it's pretty expensive.  Are there cheaper ways to send invitations to my guests?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11312" LastActivityDate="2016-01-03T00:38:53.717" Title="What are inexpensive ways to send wedding invitations?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10414" CreationDate="2015-12-23T23:40:05.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It really depends how original you want to be, but if you want an invitation that will be &lt;strong&gt;zero&lt;/strong&gt; cost to you, find yourself a friend who knows about video editing and make a video invitation; then you just proceed to send it through e-mail or a hyperlink. Several years ago, one of my friends did his in flash, turned out pretty neat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2015-12-23T23:40:05.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10417" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10414" CreationDate="2015-12-24T02:46:28.890" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In this time of social media and internet this gives you an advantage of having almost anything at your finger tips. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some inexpensive ideas: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Facebook or social media. You can make a cute image or video and send it all the people invited. Plus, it's free and almost instantaneous. You can also have them message you back so that you know that they got it. Also, text message(which is pretty cheap). But like the other answer mentioned e-mail is probably better. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some better ideas if you have time is to make your own or shop online for stationary. Online is uasully cheaper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can print them up and tie them with ribbon or beads. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But whatever corners you cut, people may look down on it as you being cheap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastActivityDate="2015-12-24T02:46:28.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10418" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10412" CreationDate="2015-12-24T03:01:03.557" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sticking them straight out works good in snow and ice rain, but is best when used with a towel, socks on the wipers or other waterproof cover. Ice getting into their joints stops them from working and can be a problem even if they are sticking straight out. Spraying something on the windshield works even better with this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;White vinegar is suppose to limit the amount of ice that builds up, but I fail to see how this would be useful in vigorous rain. There are products built for this and if used liberally then they do work. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;This SE question gives some good feedback: &lt;a href=&quot;https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/5521/should-i-pull-my-wipers-away-from-the-windshield-when-parked-during-a-winter-sto#&quot;&gt;https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/5521/should-i-pull-my-wipers-away-from-the-windshield-when-parked-during-a-winter-sto#&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putting a tarp over the car helps and there are pegs created to stop them from sticking to sticking to the window shield. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="188" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:47:21.207" LastActivityDate="2015-12-24T03:01:03.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10420" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10414" CreationDate="2015-12-24T07:29:50.950" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hand letter your invitations with a good ink. It takes time and effot and is as luxurious as you can get this day and age. Get some nice cardstock to write on and use ink that has a color quality that is hard to replicate in a office printer. It is a lot of work and most people can not afford the time and effort to do 120 of these. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other is to print the invitations yourself. Again if you use some textured, and thicker paper/card stock then this will look better. Just make sure to use the best printer you have access to. The key here is to test your materials on first, to avoid surprises. Printing on textured paper does not allways work out. Also you need to know what side the printer prints on and how to use the direct feed input* etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Quality is often just simply a function of how much time and effort your willing to take to execute your work. Take your time and test things on screen and make prototypes, test your materials, sample and shop around. People want to see effort, that is what luxury is about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It is possible to make/buy ready made dies to cut specific shapes into the invitation. Or you can cut material out of a different stack and glue it on top.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have access to a maker fab you could use a laser cutter to engrave plastic or cut vinyl transfers. (I am in Finland and maker fabs are available in at least 6 local libraries within 30 minutes of travel. A vinyl cutter and some time can take you very far.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/enwOW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/enwOW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Image 1&lt;/strong&gt;: Scissors for decorative border.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;* Many printers have a separate indeed in the back to avoid bending card stock. Note that the printer often needs to be configured for the thicker medium.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11322" LastEditorUserId="11322" LastEditDate="2015-12-24T07:48:20.607" LastActivityDate="2015-12-24T07:48:20.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10422" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10072" CreationDate="2015-12-24T12:20:20.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Improved street lighting&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crim.cam.ac.uk/people/academic_research/david_farrington/lightsw.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.crim.cam.ac.uk/people/academic_research/david_farrington/lightsw.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a fairly well known effect that improving the street lighting reduces crime quite significantly. If you can't get your local council (or equivalent other) to improve the lighting quality in your area, try putting up motion sensitive lights outside your house that include the parking area. Encourage your neighbours to do the same and you'll end up with the whole street lighting up every time someone moves around at night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11327" LastActivityDate="2015-12-24T12:20:20.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10424" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10438" CreationDate="2015-12-24T18:27:30.093" Score="4" ViewCount="143764" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I realize this may initially come across as juvenile, but hear me out&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sexual health is very important, and having regular sex may not be achievable, ideal, or safe for everyone. Masturbation is an excellent alternative. The health benefits that come from masturbation are &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sexuality/masturbation&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;extensive&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For many men and women, dildos greatly help with masturbation. However, they carry an unwarranted negative stigma and are illegal in many parts of the world. These points can severely hinder effective masturbation:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some counties look the other way when they're labeled as stress-relief tools, but there is still the risk due to many obscenity laws. Far too many ban them outright. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Negative stigma for a range of reasons such as religious intolerance, societal pressure, and lack of education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cost may also be a factor. In regions where dildos are accessible, they may not always be cheap. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, it's common knowledge that household objects are sometimes used to achieve the same goal, however there are also plenty of mishaps that can end either embarrassingly or dangerously. With the stigma, unavailability, cost, and safety in mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What would be an ideal, safe, household object that could serve as a replacement for a standard dildo?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The answer should preferably be cleanable and reusable, but this isn't a strict requirement. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user10054" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T07:20:10.833" Title="Safe Alternatives to Dildos" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;sex&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ClosedDate="2015-12-28T00:43:28.167" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10425" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2015-12-24T20:13:32.103" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use vinegar to remove such stains.   Also, on glass you might try using a razor blade scraper.  I have a mirror hanging in the shower, and once every few months I just use the razor blade to slice off the built up lime.  I push the blade forward (it's in a holder) and peel off the build-up, and then wash it with vinegar.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-12-24T20:13:32.103" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10426" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-24T21:10:10.107" Score="3" ViewCount="331" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have purchased few cubic meters of already seasoned firewood and I have been hapilly burning them in my wood stove. They are stored in my detached, non-heated garage. Over time I realized that more smoke is coming out and they are making sizzling sound in the wood stove but there is no visible bubling on the sides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am thinking that moisture from my car (Often it is parked in the garage too even though it is wet) evaporates and gets absorbed by the firewood. This is my theory in terms of why firewood has degraded. Can it be true? Would it affect the moisture content that much? What can I do to lower the moisture content? I have let some stay in the house overnight but not much has changed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11333" LastActivityDate="2015-12-25T17:27:32.657" Title="What is the best way to re-dry already seasoned firewood" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;fire&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2015-12-24T21:12:04.067" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried looking at a product called &quot;Glass Rescue&quot;? I saw it in a youtube video and they say it works for hard stuck-on glass stains. Maybe you can give that a try if abrasives and other solutions don't work!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I personally haven't tried it, as my bathrooms don't have glass doors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11314" LastActivityDate="2015-12-24T21:12:04.067" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10429" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10436" CreationDate="2015-12-25T11:25:08.630" Score="5" ViewCount="95" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've got a rather old pair of nasal scissors which has gone blunt over time. I'd like to sharpen them again as where I live you can only get those huge, pricey equipment packs that come with a lot of stuff you'd never really need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How could, if possible, nasal scissors be sharpened?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11345" LastActivityDate="2015-12-29T12:13:19.370" Title="How would you sharpen nasal scissors?" Tags="&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10430" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10424" CreationDate="2015-12-25T12:42:03.897" Score="-4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some woman use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cucumber &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;carrot&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;small eggplant&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;with a condom over it or without but wash it first. However these are not much reusable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can think of some small plastic/glass items to use instead:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;small bottle (makeup bottle of mascara or other with smooth surface)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;toothbrush or hairbrush handle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not use beer bottle or other bottle from the side with the opening, it may be dangerous if low pressure occur, it will be difficult to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a common tool is described the handheld shower head and the water&#xA;jet it makes. It is used by many, because of its accessibility. And&#xA;you can use it in a place where it is normal to be naked.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another tool to use is a personal massager like the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitachi_Magic_Wand#Academic_research&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Hitachi Magic&#xA;Wand&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think whatever you use must keep it clean or you may have problems with bacteria (some kind of infections). And also be careful with glass items not to break them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-12-28T07:20:10.833" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T07:20:10.833" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6706" CreationDate="2015-12-25T13:53:21.160" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There a lot of methods to use. One of the best methods that I used for my mom. The best method is to swallow the bread with  warm water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't chew the bread, just swallow the bread with warm water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enkivillage.com/how-to-get-a-fishbone-out-of-your-throat.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;For more methods&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11354" LastActivityDate="2015-12-25T13:53:21.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10426" CreationDate="2015-12-25T17:27:32.657" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The moisture from your car is probably too little and it can't affect the wood. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have to check if the roof is leaking water or the floor is wet. If the floor is wet then water may be coming from outside. In this case you should dig a small channel around the garage, which will help to drain water and don't let it go inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also you need good ventilation to dry the wood. Here are some ways to store wood:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;We store our wood for burning outside, covered with a plastic sheet to protect it from the rain and snow. It is covered only at the top and the sides are open for air circulation.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WP21Gm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WP21Gm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;covered burning wood&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some people make a firewood shed which have a roof, but is opened on the sides.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BX54Om.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BX54Om.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Firewood shed&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For wood which is wet a firewood dryer can be used. Most simple ones have a transparent plastic sheet covering the wood which lets the sun warm the air inside and holes for letting in dry air and another one to take out the wet air. More complex variant have a fan which improves the air circulation.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KI1tpm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KI1tpm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;firewood dryer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2015-12-25T17:27:32.657" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6706" CreationDate="2015-12-25T18:01:58.590" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just been through the 'horrowing' experience. Anxiety, Nervous and Panicking are the usual enemies when we caught under the situation. I tried everything according to the old teachings and methods but to no avail. Allow me to share some of my technique just in case you are running out of time but still feeling reluctant to consult doc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First of all try settle down for a day if you have failed to withdraw the bone. Secondly you need to know the sensation of the bone hanging in your throat or beneath your tonsil or underneath the tongue. Well it can be everywhere. Get some rough estimation. Trust me, no one knows better where the bone stuck rather than our ownselves. Even doc sometimes can't locate the bone and forced to use anesthetic. Once you have settled down and had a great feeling that's the right spot, you need to find a plastic spoon and wooden chopstick to locate the bone real carefully. Use the plastic spoon holder to press on your tongue in order for you to search through your throat. You should able to control how deep reaching the end of the tongue as it's quite irritating and the feeling of 'puking'. If you let others or even a general doctor, they might probably mess up the process, which of course I did and not even a doctor who able to make it. So you need to take charge. Look at the mirror and use your mobile phone Torchlight to ease your operations. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Back to the tools, well now you know the plastic spoon function, use the chopstick to slowly open up your tonsils which located within the surrounding of your tongue. It's a very useful tool but you must do it real carefully not to hurt yourself. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, please remember this and it's quite important. The spot or stucking sensation in your throat may not be the exact spot. Throat created different and unique feeling and makes you believe that the bone was hanging there which it may be the opposite side. Remember this always, when you can't locate the bone where you have a strong feeling it's there. You need to try the opposite side, up down, left right. Open up your 4 tonsils or throat via chopstick. A few flicks, you may successfully pick out the bone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am just sharing and if you think your case is more severe,  you have no choice but to check with ENT specialist. Dentist can't do much either. And if you decided to check with ordinary surgeons, I would suggest that you try on the method. I wish you all the best. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pls do not do this without the consent and supervision by the adults. And don't try this at home especially if you are not ready or equip with skills. Consult your doctors for proper medication.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11361" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-12-26T12:36:36.237" LastActivityDate="2015-12-26T12:36:36.237" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10436" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10429" CreationDate="2015-12-26T14:07:04.017" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've figured it out! For anyone who's curious, here's &lt;strong&gt;how to sharpen nasal scissors&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will need:&#xA; 1. a sort-of-rough edge (the glass panel of a modern digital weighing scale did the trick for me)&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qt4DD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qt4DD.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;This edge.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;something to test the scissors on (preferably not nasal keratin. I used cardboard rolls)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Firstly, check your scissors and note the which side the cutting edge is facing. Most scissors have a small slope. This is the part we want to sharpen, as this is used for cutting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, press the sloping edge to the surface you intend to use for sharpening. It may be better to use the corner of the surface. With medium force, press the scissor edge to the surface and pull downwards for about five to ten centimetres.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat for the other cutting edge on the scissors, and test the sharpness. If necessary, repeat the above steps, though one run was enough for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11345" LastEditorUserId="11345" LastEditDate="2015-12-26T14:15:41.460" LastActivityDate="2015-12-26T14:15:41.460" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10437" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10424" CreationDate="2015-12-26T16:00:54.343" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Went incognito to answer this one. I'm not in an area where such things are illegal, but it's still fun to experiment. We've found that a &lt;strong&gt;trainer's*&lt;/strong&gt; baseball bat can work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;**A trainer's bat is the length and weight of a baseball bat, but has a much smaller circumference. It's approximately &quot;anatomy sized&quot;*&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11371" LastActivityDate="2015-12-26T16:00:54.343" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10438" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10424" CreationDate="2015-12-27T01:10:08.823" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before answering this, I think it should be known that &lt;strong&gt;nothing&lt;/strong&gt; is a full-proof safe alternative to a dildo. You should also know that anything other specifically a sex toy &lt;em&gt;comes with inherent risk&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, let's clear something up. Anal matters greatly more than vaginal. The reason is because it is much easier to lodge or even &lt;em&gt;lose&lt;/em&gt; an object in your anus. Your vagina is a canal:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z0VxT.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z0VxT.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things won't get lost up there, but that's &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; to say you want to let full objects become engulfed (they would need to be small, your vagina isn't very deep, but it's possible).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You asked for an ideal safe household object (under the circumstances). This is my recommendation for the anus &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; vagina:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hA2wq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hA2wq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are no chances this will be lost in the anus, because the top is stopping it. Depending on the type of hairbrush, some handles may be better than others (less rigid, etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember, as I said in the beginning, nothing is fully safe. An example of something that could go wrong with a hairbrush would be a cracked plastic handle. That could be dangerous, clearly. Check the item yourself first!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Never use glass bottles (this should be obvious)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Never use anything that you can't get a good hold onto&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't use anything wood, you wouldn't want it to splint during use. This includes wooden hairbrushes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9621" LastEditorUserId="9621" LastEditDate="2015-12-27T01:18:17.310" LastActivityDate="2015-12-27T01:18:17.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4325" CreationDate="2015-12-27T05:00:15.697" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B8UTs4VJx98&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This video&lt;/a&gt; has some very good hacks that you can use, especially in emergencies.&#xA;You can charge you phone fastly when it is in safe mode because most of the unwanted process gets stopped. Remove your battery from phone and charge it! In that video I have showed some methods for charging your phone when there is no power.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11376" LastEditorUserId="11377" LastEditDate="2015-12-28T22:29:31.073" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T22:29:31.073" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10441" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-27T07:57:51.050" Score="5" ViewCount="3600" Body="&lt;p&gt;My little child has a habit of moving to our bed during the night. Last night he wet our bed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of the urine went though the sheets and reached the mattress. I tried to soak it with paper towels and wiped it with scented wipes, but there's still some urine smell left.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get rid of that smell? It's a new mattress, so getting rid of it is not an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1857/how-to-get-urine-stains-out-of-carpet&quot;&gt;this similar question about removing urine stains from carpets&lt;/a&gt;, but I don't know if the same cleaning methods can be applied safely on carpets and mattresses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11247" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2015-12-30T09:04:49.743" Title="How to clean urine stain out of a bed mattress" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10441" CreationDate="2015-12-27T15:40:21.903" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Febreze works well at removing all kinds of odors, for example hockey equipment, which tends to really reek after a sweaty session on the ice. There are specific types aimed at pet odor, such as urine stains on carpet, not expensive at all, especially compared to a new mattress. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's the visual stain that bothers you, maybe you could try an oxy cleaner. Or flip the mattress and forget about it for a while. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fortunately, infants and small children don't have particularly strong smelling urine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fk7b8.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fk7b8.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastActivityDate="2015-12-27T15:40:21.903" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10444" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10178" CreationDate="2015-12-27T22:08:09.907" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;extend your pinky finger :) for maximum elegance.. also after first bite squice some jam on to newly exposed bread, bite that and repeat  so your not biting in to the middle so jam has a hollow to sit in..  quite hard to explane with words so may be type in to youtube im sure someones made a video.. keep practicing &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11392" LastActivityDate="2015-12-27T22:08:09.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10445" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10173" CreationDate="2015-12-27T22:20:18.463" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;think this has been answered but if you wrap a bit of electrical tape around the stress relief this helps alot..&#xA;also depending where the output is... on the top or the side should affect what type of head phones you get 90 degre jack for side or straight for top or bottom of device... there is only a very thin non conductive film coating on the wires that stops it shorting out with the wire next to it..  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11392" LastActivityDate="2015-12-27T22:20:18.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10446" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10164" CreationDate="2015-12-27T22:28:07.700" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;lay a stack on each end flat  i think a stack of 20 or so should be ok and not damage the records due to presure&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11392" LastActivityDate="2015-12-27T22:28:07.700" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10448" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17" CreationDate="2015-12-27T23:18:38.693" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I have found works better than any of the above, bar none, is spraying Aeroguard on it.  Stinks but the permanent marker just flows off.  Couple of applications may be required but I am looking at my board now and after trying everything else, Aeroguard has left it looking like new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11393" LastActivityDate="2015-12-27T23:18:38.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10449" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10441" CreationDate="2015-12-27T23:45:53.403" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most HE laundry detergents also contain enzymes that would eliminate the stain and smell, but you would need to scrub repeatedly with plain water to remove the detergent (it can be irritating if left in the mattress).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might use a pet stain remover, such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B015HIN8PI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this product at Amazon&lt;/a&gt;, though you can probably find the equivalent at a local supermarket or pet store. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2015-12-27T23:45:53.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10450" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-28T00:40:36.860" Score="6" ViewCount="282" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to listen to audio from long youtube videos or youtube playlists before bedtime. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd like a remote tied to my wrist that I could use to turn off the laptop, decrease the volume, and mute without me having to move&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=remote%20computer&amp;amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aremote%20computer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Alot of remotes&lt;/a&gt; seem to be for powerpoint presentation and don't have a secure way to tie a loop around them and connect to your wrist &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Could you help me kick around some ideas for this? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Right now, I put a keyboard on a table near my desk which is alright but I'd prefer not to move my body and just push a button as I get very close to falling asleep. Getting up to push the mute button and the windows button/arrow keys/enter required for turning off the computer tends to wake me up&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a windows 8.1 laptop&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11394" LastEditorUserId="11394" LastEditDate="2015-12-29T23:52:51.847" LastActivityDate="2016-01-26T09:12:23.337" Title="Bedtime remote tied to wrist to mute/shut down computer" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10452" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8116" CreationDate="2015-12-28T01:50:48.050" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;All apple trees that grow in a residential neighborhood get overgrown. The fallen apples are messy. A good idea is to plant a new hardwood tree next to the apple tree. When the new tree needs more room to grow bigger, you can cut down the messy apple tree &amp;amp; remove the stump. Install topsoil, seed, and you're done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11396" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2015-12-28T22:38:54.617" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T22:38:54.617" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10453" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10450" CreationDate="2015-12-28T04:48:17.883" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There are a few possible solutions for this.&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;You could download the audio (or the full videos) from YouTube using several browser extensions.  (I will assume there is no copyright on these videos.)  Then copy the videos to an mp3 player or cell phone and listen to it within easy reach (headphones optional).  In addition, VLC and some other audio apps allow you to turn on a sleep timer so that they will shut themselves off after an amount of time you choose.  This puts the videos or music close at hand, and lets you just go to sleep without turning it off; it will shut off by itself.&#xA;As an alternative, there are small &quot;mini keyboards&quot;, usually with trackpads built in, that are used for home media centers.  These are more convenient than a wireless keyboard.  Also you could use a computer media player with a sleep timer built in (VLC or others should work on the desktop as well) so you don't need to worry about it.  Then just have your computer go into sleep mode or shut off after 10 minutes of inactivity.  You can go to sleep and the machine will go quiet then shut off on it's own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10998" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T04:48:17.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10454" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10458" CreationDate="2015-12-28T07:56:19.777" Score="5" ViewCount="6400" Body="&lt;p&gt;During Christmas I managed to drop some wax of a candle onto my woolen pullover. &#xA;On most other types of cloth, I would just try to remove it by scrubbing it off, but this does not seems like an option here, since I would ruin my pullover this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I remove the wax now?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11157" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2015-12-31T12:08:04.167" LastActivityDate="2021-05-24T07:10:24.343" Title="How to remove wax from woolen clothes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10456" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6551" CreationDate="2015-12-28T12:33:12.507" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bnYBJ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bnYBJ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Easy, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;get the height between ground level and your eye (suppose you got&#xA;6 feet). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;hold a torch or any light source on your head as shown.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;stay away 40 feet from the building.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;see the building as mid&#xA;    eye sight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;get the distance between you and light reflection on&#xA;    the ground and reduce 6&quot; (distance of torch and your eye)( suppose&#xA;    you got 2 feet)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;do the simple calculation. -&gt; (6/2)*(40+2) = 126&#xA;    feet high building.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11404" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T12:33:12.507" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10457" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-28T12:42:32.050" Score="3" ViewCount="4557" Body="&lt;p&gt;What can be applied to skin (fingers) to not make cyanoacrylate glue (super glue) stick on it? Can something like oil help?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10588" LastEditorUserId="10588" LastEditDate="2015-12-28T13:27:57.753" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T14:15:28.673" Title="How to make cyanoacrylate glue (super glue) not stick to skin?" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10458" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10454" CreationDate="2015-12-28T12:58:14.140" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usual method to remove wax is to try to pick or peel off as much as possible, and then get some blotting paper or a couple of sheets of absorbent kitchen paper and a hot iron. Place the paper over the wax, and apply the hot iron to the paper - the trouble is, your jumper is wool, and that doesn't take too much of a high temperature, so its a bit of a risk. You need to melt the wax through the paper, which then absorbs it...without burning the sweater.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T12:58:14.140" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10459" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10450" CreationDate="2015-12-28T13:09:05.837" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't mention what OS you're running?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Look for &quot;media centre&quot; remotes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0055QKA5O&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This one&lt;/a&gt; from the list you supplied should do the job&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been using a Microsoft Media Centre remote in a similar situation for years (it's a WinXP MCE remote). Altho' with these remotes it makes them a lot easier to use if you run Media Centre software on your PC (software dedicated to playing music, videos, etc), some of these have YouTube plugins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your running Windows there's also a program I use called &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ampsoft.net/utilities/WinOFF.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;AMP WinOff&lt;/a&gt; that works with all versions of windows that I've tried, although it can be a bit hit &amp;amp; miss in Win10. Great program that will switch your PC off for you with a lot of different options, one of which has a timer that resets after user input (I usually watch a series of 25min videos, use the remote to skip credits which WinOff automatically picks up &amp;amp; restarts the 30min timer. Unless I'm asleep of course).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11378" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2015-12-28T13:16:21.507" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T13:16:21.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10460" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10457" CreationDate="2015-12-28T14:15:28.673" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look for a product (likely in auto parts stores) generically called &quot;barrier cream&quot; -- it's a cream that's labeled to be used in place of gloves.  It keeps oils and grease off your skin, but washes off easily and cleanly when you're done with your job.  What they don't tell you on the package is that it will also keep cyanoacrylate glue from contacting and bonding to the skin (though it might cure on the surface of the barrier cream), and will allow wiping or washing the film of cured glue off along with the barrier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do beware, however, that the barrier cream, if not fully dried on your skin, might transfer to your work piece(s) and prevent the CA glue from bonding where you want it to!  To avoid this, either handle the parts with clean tools (pliers, tweezers, etc.), or handle them with great care to avoid contacting the surface area with your protected fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, I used to use thin CA to harden balsa sheet (skin on a model airplane frame), and spread it with my unprotected fingertips.  I never had a problem with bonding to the work or finger to finger (because I kept my fingertips moving until the glue had finished curing), and the cured glue peeled off my fingers fairly readily without requiring debonder or acetone -- however, my skin is fairly oily, and I realized years later that skin oils on my fingertips (from touching my face, since fingertips typically don't exude oil) were likely protecting my fingers from effective bonding.  So, if you don't have or can't get barrier cream, you &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be able to avoid skin bonding by coating your fingertips with oil (cooking oil should work as well as skin oil, and may be easier to get if your skin is drier than mine).  Same cautions apply about transferring the oil to the surface that's to be bonded, of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T14:15:28.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10461" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10156" CreationDate="2015-12-28T18:01:19.303" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used cereal or granola bar boxes and cut the ends off of them. Many of the larger snack boxes are bigger and you can fit a few books in there. They don't last a terribly long time, as they themselves get banged up (instead of your books!) but they are cheap and easy to replace! You can tape them with duct tape for higher durability.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11314" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T18:01:19.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10462" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10463" CreationDate="2015-12-28T18:41:45.960" Score="1" ViewCount="210" Body="&lt;p&gt;During the winter my hair gets static-y and starts to stick straight out.  How can I combat/prevent this from happening?&#xA;I would like something that would work while I am away from home.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11307" LastActivityDate="2016-08-06T23:24:13.883" Title="How to eliminate static-y hair?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10462" CreationDate="2015-12-28T19:18:57.730" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife runs dryer sheets through her hair for that.  She says they work great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastEditorUserId="11437" LastEditDate="2015-12-29T20:33:02.050" LastActivityDate="2015-12-29T20:33:02.050" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10464" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10465" CreationDate="2015-12-28T19:39:30.307" Score="10" ViewCount="1759" Body="&lt;p&gt;The light bulb broke off but the metal portion remains in the holder.  What is the best or safest way to remove this bulb from the holder?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11307" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2015-12-30T07:41:28.030" LastActivityDate="2021-02-22T07:10:00.103" Title="Remove Broken Lightbulb from holder" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10465" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10464" CreationDate="2015-12-28T19:41:39.027" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make sure there is no power going to the light, and use a potato.  Cut it in half, jam it in and twist(unscrew) to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T19:41:39.027" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10466" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10464" CreationDate="2015-12-28T20:27:59.710" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can't be sure which switch position turns off the socket (say, with a double switch that lets you control the light from two locations), locate and shut off the breaker for that circuit, or remove its fuse -- or if a lamp, unplug the cord.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The potato trick works well as long as there's glass left on the socket (the potato needs to be big enough to catch on the broken glass attached to the base).  If there's no glass left, but the central insulator post is intact, I've successfully removed the broken bulb by carefully gripping the internal glass insulator and using it to twist out the base (gloves highly recommended to protect your fingers in case the insulator breaks), or used small-nosed pliers to grip the edge of the base (which protrudes a few millimeters above the socket) and unscrew the base.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T20:27:59.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10467" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10464" CreationDate="2015-12-28T20:30:11.357" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;TURN OFF THE POWER FIRST!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the jaws of pliers into the socket and force the handles apart to grip the inside of the socket.  Turn the pliers to back out the bulb.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the friction is not strong enough to turn the base of the bulb, you can wrap the jaws with a rubber band first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MTgHl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MTgHl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2015-12-28T20:30:11.357" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10441" CreationDate="2015-12-29T05:55:50.210" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.natures-miracle.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Nature's Miracle&lt;/a&gt; and other pet stain removers work quite well at removing urine smells. It's an enzymatic cleaner that works best if you use it before you use any other cleaners. My sister used it on her car seat after her child had an accident in the car and it worked quite well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CLulT.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CLulT.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, home carpet cleaning companies have access to professional chemicals and extractors that may do an even better job than common home products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1563" LastActivityDate="2015-12-29T05:55:50.210" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10470" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10450" CreationDate="2015-12-29T06:03:34.723" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't mind building your own (and have the skills), Netflix released plans for &lt;a href=&quot;https://makeit.netflix.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Netflix Socks&lt;/a&gt; that use an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.arduino.cc/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Arduino Microcontroller&lt;/a&gt; to send a pause signal to your TV when the socks detect that you are sleeping. This could certainly be adapter to send a signal to your laptop instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hxihq.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hxihq.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1563" LastEditorUserId="1563" LastEditDate="2015-12-29T06:26:21.803" LastActivityDate="2015-12-29T06:26:21.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10429" CreationDate="2015-12-29T12:13:19.370" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd suggest to cut a simple sandpaper several times with this scissors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11429" LastActivityDate="2015-12-29T12:13:19.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10472" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-29T21:16:32.930" Score="3" ViewCount="2883" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've got an outdoor ceiling light fixture.  Think this: &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ull6L.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ull6L.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;light fixture&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few months ago, due to an accident, the fixture itself broke completely.  As in, the socket that the light bulb goes in smashed and broke off.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to replace the light fixture entirely and have bought a new one.  However, the screws holding the old one up are so old and rusted that they're entirely rounded off.  There's no way for my screwdriver to grip it, so I'm not sure how I can remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I considered just prying the thing out of the ceiling and drilling new holes right beside the old ones, but my porch is very old and I'd be afraid of damaging it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11440" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T01:33:17.653" Title="Screw is rusted to the point that it is completely rounded off. How to remove?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10473" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10472" CreationDate="2015-12-29T21:28:30.527" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using a hand-held grinder or rotary tool, you could grind a slot in the screw head and then use a flat blade driver to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11442" LastActivityDate="2015-12-29T21:28:30.527" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10474" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10464" CreationDate="2015-12-29T21:38:14.523" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Isolate the power to the circuit at the fuse box/consumer unit/breaker panel/whatever your country calls it first. DO NOT rely on lightswitches to isolate the power. If you know what other things are on the same circuit then you can use them to double check that the circuit is off. If you have a non-contact voltage detector you could use that to double check.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure the circuit will not be turned back on. In a commercial situation I would want to see a lockout. With my own family I consider telling them not to turn the circuit back on to be sufficient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then use pliers to remove the remains of the bulb from the socket. Ideally these pliers would have approved insulated handles but at the very least you should ensure you don't touch any metal parts of the pliers during the work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A good rule of thumb in life is to try and make sure that wherever possible you are at least two failures or screwups away from danger. Hence why you should isolate the power AND use insulated tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10679" LastEditorUserId="10679" LastEditDate="2015-12-29T21:49:44.293" LastActivityDate="2015-12-29T21:49:44.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10475" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10472" CreationDate="2015-12-29T22:44:35.673" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can drill out the old screw. You should use a center punch to insure that you place your drill bit in the middle of the screw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the old screw head is completely rusted, you can just remove the head of the screw (again by drilling it) so that nothing is holding the base of the fixture to the ceiling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2015-12-29T22:44:35.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10476" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10472" CreationDate="2015-12-29T23:05:38.943" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If any of the head or shaft of the screw is visible, you may be able to grip it tightly with pliers (or a vise-grip) and unscrew it. If you try this, don't apply too much torque as the rusted screw may break off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-12-29T23:05:38.943" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10478" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10450" CreationDate="2015-12-29T23:16:46.980" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Listen to the YouTube videos or playlists with your cell phone instead of your computer. You can take it into bed with you. To improve the sound quality, if that's a factor, buy some speakers or use headphones. When you are nearly asleep, just press the button on your phone that shuts it off. That button should be just as simple as the button on a remote, but even more familiar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2015-12-29T23:16:46.980" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10479" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10472" CreationDate="2015-12-30T00:22:01.703" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drilling or grinding the head off is probably your best bet as mentioned by others, but here are a couple more options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there's enough of the screw exposed you can try cutting a slot across the top so that you can use a flat screwdriver on it. If it sticks out enough you can use a hacksaw, otherwise something like a dremel with a thin grinding blade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are tools specifically for removing damaged screws. From the picture your screws might be too small for it, but it's worth considering. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.screwfix.com/p/screw-extractor-5-piece-set/18643&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Here's the first one&lt;/a&gt; I found when I &lt;a href=&quot;https://duckduckgo.com/?q=screw%20removal%20tool&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;duckduckgo-ed screw removal tool&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whatever you do, give it some lubricating spray like WD40 etc. beforehand, and let it soak in for a bit. This will help free it up and make the job easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1796" LastActivityDate="2015-12-30T00:22:01.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10480" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2015-12-30T05:46:28.323" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hear corn starch is really good&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11449" LastActivityDate="2015-12-30T05:46:28.323" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10482" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-30T09:40:41.230" Score="2" ViewCount="1002" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is basically what I want for my windows tablet to hold my wacom stylus: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/kTeP4b6.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://i.imgur.com/kTeP4b6.png&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My tablet is maybe 2-3 mm thicker than the height of a USB port so the above pic won't do- its base is too fat and I'd prefer attachment via USB rather than adhesion. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Has someone already made something like this? What would be the easiest way to achieve my idea for someone who has no rubber/metal or 3d printing materials and can't build anything on his own?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway to jerryrig what I want to make with some common household items and perhaps some kind of strong adhesive? I don't want to use the average sized flashdrive- its too long and sticks out of the tablet too much. &lt;strong&gt;Are there any USB flashdrives that go parallel to the side of the tablet instead of perpendicular?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This below may work as a platform to hold the pen loop/pen claw but I don't know where to find a secure pen loop or attach it&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00KQV1BXI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/HDE-SuperSpeed-Vertical-Adapter-Connector/dp/B00KQV1BXI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1451469043&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=90+degree+flash+drive&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is my stylus: It's fatter than a pencil but maybe slightly thinner than some pens&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00791UTH2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Digitizer-replacement-Stylus-T5000/dp/B00791UTH2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1451469190&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=fujitsu+lifebook+stylus#Ask&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11394" LastEditorUserId="11394" LastEditDate="2015-12-30T09:54:39.890" LastActivityDate="2016-01-07T12:04:35.013" Title="Creating a stylus holder that attaches to tablet via full sized USB" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10485" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2015-12-30T11:20:12.010" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cheaper and most used approach:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take all the excess oil from the floor to a vessel using a paper-napkin or spoon.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spread flour (available in each kitchen) on the oily part. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub the flour on the oily parts (it will even go through tiny lanes if any on the floor) till the floor gets dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Collect the flour using vacuum cleaner and use soap and sponge to clean the floor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cheers&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2015-12-30T11:20:12.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10486" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10488" CreationDate="2015-12-30T11:23:40.383" Score="4" ViewCount="1681" Body="&lt;p&gt;We start soap usage with a bar that is handy to use. As the soap bar consumption starts, it starts getting smaller day by day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it is very small it is very difficult to pick and apply on the skin due to its greasiness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are the way through which it can be handled easily to consume till its last part ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2020-06-23T19:48:38.337" Title="How to use the smallest piece of soap for bathing?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10487" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10486" CreationDate="2015-12-30T11:32:13.567" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a onion bag (nylon vegetable mesh produce bag) to put the soap into it and tie a knot off the bag. It will have longer functional use of soap.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Soap-Holder-out-of-a-Bag-of-Onions/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a Bottle cap onto the soap when you start using the soap. Till the end it will act like a holder to your soap. But this has a catch - the cap will consume small amount of soap that is equal to its internal open area.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2015-12-30T11:32:13.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10488" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10486" CreationDate="2015-12-30T12:18:26.083" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;For many years, I've opened a new bar when the old one got too small -- and, after washing (with both bars wet) pressed the new bar onto the old one.  They'll dry enough after the shower to cement together, and then the old bar and the new will handle as one bar.  No waste, no residue, no special handling needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-30T12:18:26.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10489" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10494" CreationDate="2015-12-30T13:09:41.643" Score="5" ViewCount="4249" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried to figure out why some erasers can't do their job properly, and I ended up reading &lt;a href=&quot;http://pencils.com/erasers-dont-work/&quot;&gt;an explanation&lt;/a&gt;. My erasers are not the most expensive, which probably accounts for their inefficiency.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I would like to know if there are tricks to properly use regular erasers in pencil marks, to avoid smudges left by graphite, while erasing any (or most) evidence of use. Ideally, precision would be useful too, to prevent from losing entire lines (to try to erase the smudges).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2029" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T15:13:34.720" Title="How can I use an eraser without smudging?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5649" CreationDate="2015-12-30T17:14:01.207" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spray &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00T9LR2BQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Rain-X&lt;/a&gt; on to the shovel before shoveling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2015-12-30T17:14:01.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10492" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5649" CreationDate="2015-12-30T17:40:03.663" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Snow sticks to the shovel because it melts on contact with the shovel blade.  This can be most easily prevented by keeping the shovel outdoors, so it's cold before you start shoveling the snow.  This will let the snow slide off the blade, without requiring waxing, oiling, etc.  As a bonus, it'll work equally well with a plastic or metal shovel blade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only time this won't work is when the temperature outside is actually above freezing.  If that's the case, you could try spraying the blade with ether-based engine starting fluid; it will evaporate quickly even in very cold weather, chilling the shovel blade so it doesn't stick to the snow as badly, but in these conditions, there really isn't much you can do -- even a waxed or oiled blade will stick some.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TL;DR  Keep the blade cold, below freezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2015-12-30T17:40:03.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10493" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10489" CreationDate="2015-12-30T19:30:43.093" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that (like your referenced article states) the better quality and more pliable erasers work better.  I also like to use short quick strokes.  I don't think that there is much that can be done for an eraser that has outlived it's shelf life.  Once it is smooth and glossy, it is time to get a new eraser.  I tried to &quot;shave&quot; one, but that did not provide any better results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11307" LastActivityDate="2015-12-30T19:30:43.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10494" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10489" CreationDate="2015-12-30T20:04:37.483" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Big fan of pencils for both office &amp;amp; study as well as sketching &amp;amp; artwork. Different erasers are designed to work with your particular pencil and paper selection, so there are a few issues to consider.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Graphite Hardness and Erasability&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the bottom of this post, I included a pencil grading test to show the effect of graphite hardness on how a pencil writes and erases. Generally speaking, softer leads are easier to erase, but they are also more prone to smudging (left-handed pencil users sometimes prefer harder leads for that reason). Harder H-grade leads are more smudge-resistant and give cleaner lines, but they tend to be more scratchy on the paper and are harder to remove once applied heavily enough to be easily legible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sweet spot between legibility and erasability is somewhere around the HB to 3H range (HB is your #2 pencil in the U.S. grading system — &lt;a href=&quot;http://pencils.com/hb-graphite-grading-scale/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Graphite Grading Scales Explained&lt;/a&gt;). 2H is dark enough to be read clearly with minimal smudging while being easier to erase and correct mistakes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Choosing a Pencil&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vOe5s.png&quot; alt=&quot;#2 pencil&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Dixon Ticonderoga yellow #2 pencil has been the standard pencil of choice since our school days. But with three lead grades (B, HB, H) available, you may want to try a few different hardnesses to find the level that works best for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But here is my top preference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Uni+Mitsubishi+9850+Pencil&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Uni Mitsubishi 9850 Pencil with Eraser - HB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sRhA2.png&quot; alt=&quot;Uni Mitsubishi 9850 Pencil with Eraser - HB&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many die-hard pencil fans swear by the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Uni+Mitsubishi+9850+Pencil&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Uni Mitsubishi 9850&lt;/a&gt; for its smooth, dark lines and general utility for office and study needs. What caught my attention was the high-quality eraser that erases pencil marks easily and reportedly does not harden (a leading cause of erasers becoming ineffectual over time). I found the eraser on this pencil surprisingly good and erases easily without smudges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Choosing an Eraser&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a lot of variability in eraser materials and effectiveness and what they are designed to erase. The most common pink variety (made of rubber) tend to smear and leave a residue while the pumice can be punishing to the paper (think math homework filled with holes). But if you want to stick to what you're going to find in your local grocery store, the Papermate pink erasers have gotten notably better in recent years. Just make sure you keep swapping them out for newer erasers, as older ones tend to dry out and lose their effectiveness egregiously.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Erasers also come in soft vinyl (plastic), art gum, and kneaded erasers that absorb graphite rather than rubbing it away. I've been partial to gum erasers made for sketching and artwork, but I've been itching to try some of the newer plastics or even this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jetpens.com/Sun-Star-Bode-Electric-Eraser-Black/pd/6004&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;battery-powered eraser&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; that are reportedly extremely gentle on paper and meticulously exact. If you want to experiment with different materials, I would suggest the reviews at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jetpens.com/blog/a-guide-to-erasers/pt/597&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guide to Choosing an Eraser&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;… but if you want a one-stop solution, &lt;strong&gt;I would suggest the Uni Mitsubishi 9850 pencil I mentioned above.&lt;/strong&gt; The pencil/eraser combination is surprisingly good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Precision Erasing 2.0&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You mentioned precision erasing to prevent you from losing entire lines when fixing up mistakes — from my aspiring graphic design and architecture days, I absolutely &lt;em&gt;love&lt;/em&gt; these things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rrf9r.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=eraser+shield&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Product Search: Erasing Shields&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may be overkill for some, but I find them indispensable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Pencil Lead Hardness Test&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/55jF7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;pencil lead hardness test&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T15:09:15.260" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10495" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10489" CreationDate="2015-12-30T20:28:15.120" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The composition of the eraser does cause some differences in how the graphite is removed, but in general I've found that a dabbing twisting motion is best regardless of what the eraser is made of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find soft putty erasers to be the best for soft pencils, and a hard grit eraser best for H4 and harder, but be gentle as it can shred the paper fibers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Staedtler Mars Plastic is a good general purpose eraser, in my opinion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And as a final tip, keep the eraser clean: I find rubbing the built up graphite off with your thumb to be a good action prior to using it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11459" LastEditorUserId="2029" LastEditDate="2015-12-31T15:13:34.720" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T15:13:34.720" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10496" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2015-12-31T00:32:04.883" Score="6" ViewCount="1834" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some white T-shirts where the armpits have stains really hard to remove. They are brown-colored stains. What's the way to remove the stains?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11462" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2016-01-03T21:54:49.667" LastActivityDate="2016-04-14T03:55:52.883" Title="How to remove armpit stains?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10497" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10503" CreationDate="2015-12-31T02:08:53.047" Score="6" ViewCount="6321" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep a personal journal, and I would like to lock it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several personal journals with locks on the market, but they are too expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I lock a 5-subject ring notebook?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11463" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-01-01T22:56:03.890" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T17:18:15.863" Title="How to create lock on notebook?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;locks&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10497" CreationDate="2015-12-31T04:27:11.970" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on how secure it needs to be, if very high security is needed you must keep it in a safe, however this is expensive.&#xA;A chest with a padlock is the next option but is still probably out of budget.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If such security is overkill, use two pieces of plywood, sheet-metal or any other flat, strong material (can be scrap).&#xA;Draw an outline of the notebook and use a large diameter drill to drill several holes in both pieces al around the outline.&#xA;Thread the cable of a small bicycle lock through the holes all around the notebook.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Out of the box solution:&#xA;Use google drive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T04:27:11.970" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2015-12-31T05:31:33.363" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5812561/not-just-for-cooking-use-corn-starch-to-clean-up-stains-spills-furniture-and-more&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://lifehacker.com/5812561/not-just-for-cooking-use-corn-starch-to-clean-up-stains-spills-furniture-and-more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2011/03/04/cornstarch-proposed-solution-future-bp-style-oil-spills&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2011/03/04/cornstarch-proposed-solution-future-bp-style-oil-spills&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have an oily floor, open a bag of corn starch and apply liberally to the affected area. (Cover the area in corn starch) . Wait 10-15 minutes and then sweep up the corn starch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11449" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T05:31:33.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10500" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10496" CreationDate="2015-12-31T07:06:58.340" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just add some bleach to water and wash your shirts in that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2340" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T07:06:58.340" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10462" CreationDate="2015-12-31T11:17:33.857" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know you've accepted the answer, but preventing this problem is the sole reason I use fabric conditioner on laundry, otherwise, not only is my hair doing strange things, but my clothes are likely to stick to each other while I'm wearing them, and spark and crackle when I take them off... and fabric conditioner is what's in dryer sheets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T11:17:33.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10502" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10486" CreationDate="2015-12-31T12:36:43.513" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The simplest solution and perhaps the most obvious: Just stick the sliver to the bottom of your next bar. Use a bit of water to seal it. Nothing fancy here, but it totally works.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Save the slivers up and then turn them into a brand new bar. Once you’ve collected enough scraps, you can reform them to create an entirely new mutant chimera bar. There are many different ways to do this, all of them relatively easy, each of which involves a slightly different technique. So Google around a bit and find yourself a well-rated recipe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make a self-soaping cloth by wrapping a small assortment of soap scraps in a wash cloth, and tying it shut with a piece of string to create a sort of sachet. Keep it in the shower for quick and easy scrubbing action.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Save your scraps and stuff them into the toe of an old pair of pantyhose, tie it up, and hang it near your outside faucet. This is a great way to guarantee you’ll have soap on-hand for when you’re finishing up a day in the garden, or doing some other outdoor dirty work. Bonus: Like the self-soaping wash cloth, the pantyhose will help to create a lather.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can also use this soap-on-a-rope trick to keep pests like deer away from your garden and fruit trees. As above, just drop a few soap slivers into the toe of an old pair of panty hose, tie it up, and hang it from whatever plant you’re trying to protect. The soapy smell will keep those critters away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Did you know you can make homemade laundry detergent? Place a collection of completely-dried soap scraps into a food processor and grind them to a crumbly powder. In a large bowl, combine 2 parts washing soda, 2 parts borax, and 1 part soap crumbles. Mix thoroughly and store in a mason jar. Use 2 tbsp per load of laundry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can also turn your old bar soap scraps into brand new liquid hand soap. The process involves cooking down the soap with glycerin and essential oils. It's a bit more work, but it's a fun DIY project.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, keep a sliver of soap in your sewing or craft kit. It’s perfect for scoring a seam or otherwise marking the fabric. Since the soap washes out so easily, it makes an ideal replacement for tailor’s chalk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3969" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T12:36:43.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10497" CreationDate="2015-12-31T15:48:08.967" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't say what you consider expensive, but a quick search shows quite few locking notebooks that fall under $20 and some of them are &lt;strong&gt;less than $10.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=locking+notebook#tbm=shop&amp;amp;q=locking%20notebook&amp;amp;tbs=vw%3Al%2Cmr%3A1%2Cprice%3A1%2Cppr_min%3A0%2Cppr_max%3A20&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Product Search: Locking Notebooks under $20&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if you're looking for a multi-use system (one that doesn't create an on-going expense when replacing &lt;em&gt;each&lt;/em&gt; notebook), this notebook &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;cover&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will allow you to lock up anything you put inside it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mvZHh.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Vaultz Locking Notebook Cover&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vaultz.net/school/shop-classroom/vaultz-vz00754-black-large-locking-notebook-cover-black.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vaultz Locking Notebook Cover &amp;mdash; VZ00754&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's another with an integrated clipboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tISmW.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=IdeaStream+Locking+Clipboard&amp;amp;tbm=shop&amp;amp;spd=0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IdeaStream Locking Aluminum Storage Clipboard&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apart from locking your notebook inside something you already have (e.g. a safe or locking filing cabinet), I can't imaging buying or even building something much cheaper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2015-12-31T19:36:41.293" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T19:36:41.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10454" CreationDate="2015-12-31T16:37:18.783" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place the garment in the freezer for an hour or two, remove and break the wax off the garment. I would go this route first before trying to heat the wax. Heating the wax seems like it would make it get into the fabric deeper, making it harder to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T16:37:18.783" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7329" CreationDate="2015-12-31T18:01:38.940" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As above, exfoliate as much as you can without pain, as it's your hand, I won't tell you not to shave it as I assume you wouldn't anyway. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11467" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T18:01:38.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10506" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10156" CreationDate="2015-12-31T18:20:24.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would take a few lengths of fabric (sewing) elastic and sew or glue them in a grid fashion to the side of the backpack that is along your back. The vertical strips should end a fa inches above the base of the backpack and all the strips should be far enough apart to allow the book to slide in with some stretching. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11467" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T18:20:24.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10507" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3929" CreationDate="2015-12-31T18:22:48.543" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Waist, chest, and hip belts on your backpack take significant stress off your shoulders no matter how much weight you are carrying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11467" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T18:22:48.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10508" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7329" CreationDate="2015-12-31T19:35:40.707" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just like the other guys tell you, exfoliate. Also, go get baby powder. Usually it gets kinda hot and sweaty depending on the type of cast used. Keeping it dry in there will keep it from itching and smelling bad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11469" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T19:35:40.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10486" CreationDate="2015-12-31T21:25:05.897" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I collect the little slivers until there are a dozen or so of them. Periodically I grind up the slivers with a salad shooter or just grate them with a grater.  Then I cut the bottom off an oval plastic bottle to use as a soap mold.   Take the grated pieces and put them in the bottle bottom.  Add some water to the mix.  Then put it in the microwave --- about 10 to 15 seconds at a time.  The soap will begin to bubble and rise.  Take it out and tamp it down and replace in the microwave and repeat for another 10 seconds.  Do this a few times till the soap will tamp down and the air bubbles are removed (you may need to add a bit more water to get the proper mix).  Then put it all aside to dry out (about a week or so).  When it's dry, take it out of the bottle bottom, and let it dry out another week or so.  Then, use it.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had about 30 bars of hotel soap collected over the years. I ground them all and made 5 larger bars of soap I'm currently using in the shower every day.  Works great.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T21:25:05.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10510" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10486" CreationDate="2015-12-31T23:08:24.823" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I lather the soap on my hands and then clean myself with them.  This is instead of trying to rub the bar on my body directly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2015-12-31T23:08:24.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10512" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10527" CreationDate="2016-01-01T12:07:10.027" Score="3" ViewCount="475" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to get rid of sorting socks after laundry? I hate having to sort them and/or not finding the matching sock. I know that a way is to have only the same socks, but this only is possible if you live alone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11382" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-01-01T22:55:40.680" LastActivityDate="2021-01-18T00:35:19.737" Title="How to get rid of sorting and losing socks after laundry?" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10513" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10512" CreationDate="2016-01-01T15:29:13.497" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several options, but none of them come without a significant drawback. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy socks with snap fasteners. Yes they sell things like that. They are expensive but usually of higher quality. After wearing put the pair together. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a lot of those laundry bags which are normally used to protect bras and other sensitive textiles during laundry to presort your socks after putting them off. Those bags aren't very expensive, but you need as many as you have different socks. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dry them on a clothesline. This eases sorting a little, because you have a view on all of them at the same time. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2737" LastActivityDate="2016-01-01T15:29:13.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10514" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10497" CreationDate="2016-01-01T17:23:49.553" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a small padlock. Drill out or punch a hole through the notebook edge that is a bit bigger than the padlock's shank (the curving part, also called the shackle). You then can lock it at will. If you budget allows, two locks at the top and bottom corners will make the notebook almost impossible to peek into.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method will work if you leave reasonable margins at the edge of your pages, but will not necessarily be completely secure; the journal could still be opened by ripping the lock out of the paper. However, it will certainly discourage casual browsing, and you will know if somebody has broken in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, this is still likely to cost some money, but less than a special journal. Asking friends or family if they have a lock they aren't using could get you a free one. Luggage locks might be an ideal size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6757" LastActivityDate="2016-01-01T17:23:49.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10515" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10512" CreationDate="2016-01-01T18:07:03.070" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy socks with the soles of different colors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1363" LastActivityDate="2016-01-01T18:07:03.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="422" CreationDate="2016-01-01T23:31:01.547" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a piece of paper if you are coloring in marker and you mess up. You can cover it by using tape or glue to attach it. You have to put layers of paper if you put glue because, the first layer of paper may tear or rip. You can use this as an eraser for markers, crayons or colored pencils.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11478" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-12-19T07:34:02.790" LastActivityDate="2018-12-19T07:34:02.790" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10517" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-02T06:58:28.213" Score="8" ViewCount="10409" Body="&lt;p&gt;If have a guest room in the apartment, and 2 cats, and they have a long-term guest (1-4 weeks stay) in the room who strongly objects to cat presence for health reasons, &lt;strong&gt;what can be a possible way to 100% ensure that the cats never enter the guestroom?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The room has a door, but it is impossible to keep closed 100% of time; and the cats are intensely curious and will want to scram into the room the moment the door opens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, having the cats reside elsewhere is NOT an option (or the guest).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The room has its own bathroom and walking from the room to entrance door is not a problem since the cats are not the kind to closely-enough approach a stranger. The worry is if they get into the guest room, they will end up on their bed/things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I was thinking there's some sort of chemical or smell that would repel the cats, while being safe to both cats and humans' health.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1549" LastActivityDate="2020-04-27T11:01:47.887" Title="How can I keep cats out of guest room, permanently?" Tags="&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10518" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2511" CreationDate="2016-01-02T16:19:54.253" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Archers use various &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=leather%20archery%20finger%20guard&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;leather finger guards&lt;/a&gt;, some with simple designs.  If you really want to avoid gloves but still be able to handle thorns, you may be able to fashion for yourself (from scraps?) a piece of leather or other protective material with one or more finger loops (which could be string) that can protect the &quot;inside&quot; of your hand while still letting the fingers &quot;breathe&quot; (and exposing the back of the hand/fingers to thorns etc.).   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2016-01-02T16:19:54.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10520" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10517" CreationDate="2016-01-02T22:42:59.627" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Guaranteeing 100% absense means either &lt;em&gt;physically&lt;/em&gt; blocking the room or removing the cats&amp;hellip; so let's call this a &lt;strong&gt;99% assurance.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kks6L.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=ssscat&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ssscat Pet Deterrent&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've had many many cats, and each of them &lt;em&gt;insisted&lt;/em&gt; on being somewhere they did not belong. On the counter, in the garbage, digging in the pantry&amp;hellip; this thing has stopped them all. It is not only an active repellent, but a training aid to teach them&amp;hellip; never. to. return.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is essentially a compressed air sprayer with a motion detector to activate it when someone gets too close. If a cat approaches, it makes a loud hiss and sprays a stream of air at the intruder.  It's quite the deterrent &amp;mdash;  it almost kept &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;me&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; from using the counter when I got &quot;caught&quot; unexpectedly &amp;mdash; but it is &lt;em&gt;completely&lt;/em&gt; harmless to the cats and they'll quickly learn to stay away, even if you remove or turn the device off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At $21.95, it sounds a bit expensive&amp;hellip;  but the &quot;solution&quot; is actually &lt;em&gt;rarely&lt;/em&gt; used, and &amp;mdash; bonus &amp;mdash; you can re-deploy it at multiple locations throughout the house. One or two encounters with this thing is enough to keep even the most determined cats away from those compulsive areas they just &lt;em&gt;have&lt;/em&gt; to explore. I tried for almost a year to keep my cats off the counter before I found this solution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They don't go on the counter anymore. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if I think they might &lt;em&gt;try&lt;/em&gt; &amp;mdash; think Thanksgiving turkey &amp;mdash; leaving this on the counter (turned off, so I can approach without getting sprayed) is enough to assure the cats will not give in to that urge to explore. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For your situation, I would suggest placing this in front of the closed door facing outward into the hallway. They will learn quickly. Once they learn not to approach, I would try again with the door open. They will learn not to approach that room. I don't think it will take more than a few tries, but if you think they may forget their early lessons, you can leave the can on the floor (turned off, so you don't get &lt;em&gt;psssssst'd&lt;/em&gt; every time you go into the room) as a &lt;em&gt;reminder&lt;/em&gt; of what will happen if they approach. You don't even have to leave the can &quot;on&quot;. The memory is enough to keep them away and, if they forget, the can is just a reminder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-01-02T23:13:16.333" LastActivityDate="2016-01-02T23:13:16.333" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10521" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-03T00:32:00.967" Score="1" ViewCount="326" Body="&lt;p&gt;I generally fall asleep pretty well, probably within 15-30 minutes every night. However that is still 90+ hours a year I'm &quot;wasting&quot; waiting to fall asleep. It also makes naps completely impractical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there techniques I can use to train myself to fall asleep considerably faster than what is my current normal?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would prefer something I do not need any other objects for (such as sleeping pills/etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9" LastActivityDate="2016-01-04T23:34:45.013" Title="How to train myself to fall asleep faster?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-01-05T15:20:29.310" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10414" CreationDate="2016-01-03T00:38:53.717" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife designed our wedding invitation to fit in the size of a 5.5&quot; x 4.25&quot; card (a postcard size).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We printed them 4 to a page (the size fit perfectly on 9x11 sheet for 4). Our total print cost was about $55 or so. They looked really nice, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Postage is also cheaper because postcard stamps are currently only $0.35/stamp vs $0.49/stamp. This saved us about $20 too compared to regular postage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing to keep in mind if you go this route is to ensure people see them as an invitation instead of save-the-date. Ours was not clear enough and some people thought our invitation was a save-the-date.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9" LastActivityDate="2016-01-03T00:38:53.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10523" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-03T01:31:19.817" Score="4" ViewCount="1283" Body="&lt;p&gt;Imagine this:&#xA;- Sit upright in a chair &#xA;- Stick arms out to the side so your upper body forms a T&#xA;- Using your biceps, bend your elbow 90 degrees so your fists are pointing in front of you &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's the position I'm going for. I once had two tall tables next to me and I rested my arms on them - it was very comfy. Purpose: to get the comfy position that I like for leisure. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most chairs position armrests much lower. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are some easy ways I could find/make what I'm looking for?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some things to deal with&#xA;- I'd like the arm rests to have surface areas like little tables so my entire arms can rest on top of each rest&#xA;- Has to be soft enough so its comfy and the edge of the little armrest tables not be uncomfortable &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11394" LastActivityDate="2018-03-30T14:24:02.463" Title="How could you get a chair with very high arm rests with large surface area parallel to ground?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10524" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10521" CreationDate="2016-01-03T01:52:05.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My sleep hygiene used to be really bad (staying up really late, needing naps to get through the day, and taking forever to fall asleep sometimes), but in my current situation, I don't ever see needing any artificial inducers for sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I now fall asleep quickly and awaken just as quickly. I've chalked it up to getting older, but perhaps it's also lifestyle inadvertently shaping my sleeping patterns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lifestyle factors involved, for my case:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't exercise intentionally much, but I do walk around the city (most stops are very close to the subway.) I just got some new running shoes, I hope to start exercising more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also don't take naps, unless I'm sick or have a headache.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I dim my laptop screen dramatically sometime after sundown. Very dim. We have low-levels of lighting in my living room, where we spend our evenings, with a single lamp, I think it's a yellow fluorescent approximating the same output as a 60 watt incandescent bulb. My wife yells at me when I turn on the bright overhead fluorescent lights in the kitchen - they hurt her eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't eat anything after 10:00 or so. Not sure if that makes a difference, but I don't like jumping into bed immediately after eating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When my wife is ready to drag me to bed, she turns the lamp off (11:30 to midnight) and starts pulling on me (and I'll cooperate unless I'm in the middle of answering a very urgent question on the site). I naturally awaken every day around 7 or 8, perhaps motivated to check my StackOverflow rep changes. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Almost as soon as my head hits the pillow, I'm out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Based on my experience, and relevant reading of pop-literature regarding common knowledge on this, my recommendations are, in order of my own perception of importance (first being most important):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dim your lights severely in the late evening. So dim you almost don't like it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be ready for sleep. Not sleep-deprived, but having exhausted your waking hours for the day.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Have at least some moderate exercise during the day.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't eat right before bed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Have someone who needs sleep more than you regularly drag you to bed so your body stays used to the schedule.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4393" LastActivityDate="2016-01-03T01:52:05.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10525" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10559" CreationDate="2016-01-03T05:27:00.033" Score="2" ViewCount="4482" Body="&lt;p&gt;Over time it seems my dishwasher and tablets (normally &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.finishinfo.com.au/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Finish&lt;/a&gt;) have taken the surface off my plates and bowls, and now they have an unpleasant squeaky, nails-on-a-blackboard feel. I use Rinse Aid (also Finish branded).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What causes this, and can it be prevented? Are certain kinds of plates more susceptible than others, or is quality a factor? Should I be using dishwashing powders or liquids instead? For what it's worth, cutlery, glasses, pots and pans etc. seem to be fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's a related question on physics.se &lt;a href=&quot;https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/148953/why-are-dishwasher-washed-glasses-squeaky-clean&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; but it seems to suggest that modern dishwashing chemicals should have fixed it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11493" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:40:17.863" LastActivityDate="2017-08-01T07:31:42.603" Title="How do I prevent plates coming out of the dishwasher squeaky?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10526" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10523" CreationDate="2016-01-03T12:47:09.003" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The arm rests will be lower with a sofa or armchair, because the seat of the chair is much nearer the floor. What you're describing is either an older person's armchair (much higher off the ground, usually with a seat parallel to the ground, and arms) or an executive office chair, which is exactly what I sit on when relaxing, no longer being able to sit on lower seats. The trouble is, you haven't said you want it to be higher than, say, a sofa or an ordinary armchair, so it may not suit you, but when I sit in mine, my arms are resting on the arm rests at the angle you describe, and the seat is parallel with the floor. The arm rests are not padded, but that could be remedied by doing a bit of home upholstery, or seeking out one which actually has padded arms. The other drawback, of course, is that they are swivel chairs, meaning a wheeled base, and you may not want that in your lounge or sitting room. Personally, I find the wheeled base and swivel action a godsend - I use it both at the dining table and in front of the tv, so moving it from one end of the room to the other is really easy. It's black leather, doesn't go with anything else, but they come in a range of colours and materials. But then I've got a very bad back, and maybe you haven't....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2016-01-03T12:52:14.677" LastActivityDate="2016-01-03T12:52:14.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10527" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10512" CreationDate="2016-01-03T12:56:23.937" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found another solution which is quite smart. In germany it is called &quot;sockstar&quot;. With this little plastic item you can clip your socks together. It even comes with a hook to hang them  directly on your clothesline. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't post a link to this product, because I don't know if it is allowed. You can search it on your own. Maybe it is called different in other countries. A keyword is also &quot;sock collector&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11382" LastActivityDate="2016-01-03T12:56:23.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10529" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10496" CreationDate="2016-01-03T23:31:16.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a few T-shirts that have been dyed dark colors in the washing machine. This might hide light staining or an over-all yellowing affect from bleaching.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Relevant results when dying T-shirts:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some (nylon?) seam stitches didn't absorb dye and remain perfectly white.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Silk-screen ink was generally unaffected and looks like it was applied to the color shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The amount of clothes being dyed affect how dark the resulting colors will be.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1312" LastActivityDate="2016-01-03T23:31:16.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10531" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-04T03:01:11.423" Score="9" ViewCount="5009" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most men know that sometimes a stream of pee can go in some unwanted direction, which can cause problems like dirty clothes or a dirty floor. Is there a way to prevent this from happening, or maybe a precaution to take?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11303" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-09-10T16:58:57.940" LastActivityDate="2018-03-19T16:08:48.060" Title="How can I prevent pee from flying off-target?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;liquids&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10531" CreationDate="2016-01-04T05:42:59.527" Score="24" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just sit down when you have to go!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11508" LastActivityDate="2016-01-04T05:42:59.527" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10533" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10454" CreationDate="2016-01-04T15:00:44.520" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;After having to test exactly this over Christmas, I'd actually recommend using a towel rather than brown paper. Either a tea-towel or fine towel rather than a thick pile towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, the towel then needs a boil wash, but it draws all the wax out of the jumper much faster, so you don't need to keep the jumper at a high temperature for so long. This could be critical for a delicate wool jumper!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastActivityDate="2016-01-04T15:00:44.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2016-01-04T16:02:22.613" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak toilet paper with hot water.&#xA;Rub the toilet paper on the ring of the seat and squeeze out the water.&#xA;Then dry the toilet seat. &#xA;The toilet seat is now warm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11515" LastActivityDate="2016-01-04T16:02:22.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10535" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-04T18:59:01.643" Score="2" ViewCount="180" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm using 500W speakers in a medium sized room. Even though it's filled with furniture, whenever I increase the volume it sounds worse. How can I get good quality sound by modifying my room?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11518" LastEditorUserId="11190" LastEditDate="2016-11-28T05:16:25.387" LastActivityDate="2016-11-28T05:16:25.387" Title="How can I reduce echo and produce good quality sound in my room?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-01-05T01:21:26.650" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10536" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10531" CreationDate="2016-01-04T19:05:38.930" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Basically sitting down is the only safe option, but if some weird circumstance dictates that you can't do that you could utilize a cup or a bottle to pee into and/or redirect your stream.  The target area would then be closer, and you reduce the risk of spillage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will however fail if you have &quot;high pressure&quot; pee stream... Then your other option is simply to get closer to the target somehow. Using a stall you could bend down towards the toilet bowl, and for a urinal get as close as possible. Do be advised that you might get splashing if the angles are incorrect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So in short, do sit down if uncertain and it's possible. If not, you're at risk of spillage, but can reduce the risk a little by getting closer to your target or utilize a catcher of some sort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2016-01-04T19:05:38.930" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10537" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10531" CreationDate="2016-01-04T20:21:26.753" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;okay, first off here...  there is no way to prevent &lt;em&gt;&quot;splatter&quot;&lt;/em&gt; other than sitting, however, by using a little muscle control and some simple hand manipulation the &lt;em&gt;&quot;splatter&quot;&lt;/em&gt; may be severely reduced and overall aim improved. While not the best advice for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;High Pressure Streams&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; this seems to work best for &lt;em&gt;&quot;low or intermitted&quot;&lt;/em&gt; streams. &#xA;&lt;strong&gt;First&lt;/strong&gt; pinch shaft/urethra off and relax or &lt;em&gt;lightly push&lt;/em&gt; using bladder muscles. &#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Second&lt;/strong&gt; once &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PRIMED&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; system is achieved, simply release pinch point while simultaneously pushing like normal.&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Third&lt;/strong&gt; once stream pressure has decreased to unsatisfactory level, pinch and repeat the process repeatedly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;: I find it best to use sphincter muscle flex to stop stream before &lt;em&gt;&quot;bare minimum&quot;&lt;/em&gt; pressure is achieved, as this helps prime the pump so to speak for the next pulse. Otherwise you may be at the can for quite a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11522" LastActivityDate="2016-01-04T20:21:26.753" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10540" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10535" CreationDate="2016-01-04T22:44:41.963" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the problem is in acoustics, you need to reduce the sound reflection from the walls. So you need to put sound absorbing material on the walls, or acoustic diffusing material. You can buy specially made for this purpose products. As you are asking here maybe you want to know what you can make yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://google.com/search?tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=acoustic%20curtains&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Acoustic curtains&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The acoustic curtain material must be thick and highly porous.  You must select the thickest, heaviest fabric your budget will allow. The pores act as thousands of tiny sound traps, capturing the energy. Find a fabric that could soak up and absorb water, or has a plush, velour surface. Another option would be to use multiple layers of a thinner material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://google.com/search?tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=acoustic%20diffusers&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Acoustic Diffusers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;They are an excellent alternative or complement to sound absorption because they do not remove sound energy, but can be used to effectively reduce distinct echoes and reflections while still leaving a live sounding space. Compared to a reflective surface, which will cause most of the energy to be reflected off at an angle equal to the angle of incidence, a diffusor will cause the sound energy to be radiated in many directions, hence leading to a more diffusive acoustic space.&amp;quot; - from &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffusion_(acoustics)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;.&#xA;You can make them with wooden panels. Search for a template for acoustic diffusers with the correct sizes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A variation of diffuser can be if you have shelves with books on the walls, just pull some of them a bit at different level, not to be aligned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.bg/search?tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=bass%20trap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bass Traps&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bass Traps are acoustic energy absorbers which are designed to damp low frequency sound energy, which are reducing LF resonances in rooms. They are usually placed in the corners of the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Acoustic treatment of rooms is a whole science which is difficult to be explained in a single answer here. You need to do deeper research about how to make diffusers, absorbers, traps ...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-01-04T23:18:08.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10531" CreationDate="2016-01-04T22:45:56.743" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;An alternative to sitting is to kneel in front of the toilet, if you are tall enough. If your thigh bones are too short, the lip of the toilet bowl will be higher than you need it to be. (I'm 5' 10&quot; and it works for me.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Cdkn1.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Cdkn1.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-03-08T18:42:52.577" LastActivityDate="2018-03-08T18:42:52.577" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10542" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10521" CreationDate="2016-01-04T23:34:45.013" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stop thinking about anything. Often I catch myself thinking about stuff from the previous day or what I want to do (and how), that is, planning for the next. Of course thinking to stop thinking is still thinking. In case all other requirements are ok (haven't drunk coffee too late, have had at least a 16h day, etc.etc.) it helps me to try to think &quot;black&quot;. Yeah just black-hole style nothing. Think about staring at a black wall with your eyes closed. I don't know why and it's completely crazy but I remember many days when that was the last thing I remember before sleeping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11525" LastActivityDate="2016-01-04T23:34:45.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1751" CreationDate="2016-01-04T23:41:22.067" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use straightening irons and frizzese then comb hair forwards or backwards or which ever way you wear your parting and use a strong gell with pomade afterwards to keep it all nice straight and flat, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11459" LastActivityDate="2016-01-04T23:41:22.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10544" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9853" CreationDate="2016-01-04T23:57:36.777" Score="3" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kiwi polish &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Three polishing brushes &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A spoon &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A candle or hexamine block &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Three soft cotton duster cloths &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Brush boot first to get any detritus off it &#xA;Wipe with cloth &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get second brush dip in lieu and brush a layer of polisher over the boots, continue until a good layer of polish all over the boots make sure to get into all the books and cranny a of the boots. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get second cloth and buff hard,, repeat a couple of times. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Light candle or hexy and heat up spoon, soot doesn't matter if they are black boots its actually a better thing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Making sure not to burn yourself run in circular motion with the back of the spoon heating the polish and leather and really work the polish in. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you've completed that use a soft badger bristle brush to start bringing up the shine finally buff with clean duster cloth or use a chamois. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Inspect and repeat if not satisfied. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's the working in of the Polish with a hot spoon that does it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my troop only lazy f#ers heated the polish first before Dress Parade&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11459" LastEditorUserId="2375" LastEditDate="2016-01-05T16:14:00.150" LastActivityDate="2016-01-05T16:14:00.150" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10531" CreationDate="2016-01-05T11:15:29.450" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ALWAYS sit down on normal toilets, it's best to give the toilet seat a clean with toilet paper (nothing beats sitting down in someone else's pee ..). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The odd chance I need to pee in a urinal, I pull back the skin on my &lt;em&gt;you know what&lt;/em&gt; to make sure that doesn't get in the way. I also make a banana shape bend, so I'm really close to the urinal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1826" LastActivityDate="2016-01-05T11:15:29.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10550" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-05T12:57:31.297" Score="1" ViewCount="7826" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, tight lid is the best way, you might say, but that is not very easy/creative idea to do it. Have you got your best way to protect coffee from getting wet and damage?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11530" LastActivityDate="2016-07-28T18:48:25.527" Title="Is there method to protect coffee from moisture" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10552" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10553" CreationDate="2016-01-05T14:09:08.383" Score="-2" ViewCount="549" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to wake up early during a holiday? cuz most of my holiday is getting wasted in sleep. I wanna' enjoy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11533" LastActivityDate="2016-01-05T14:28:57.640" Title="How to wake up early during a holiday?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-01-05T15:14:23.763" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10553" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10552" CreationDate="2016-01-05T14:28:57.640" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use an alarm clock, but set to a different time than on workdays, to let me sleep a &lt;em&gt;little&lt;/em&gt; later, but keep it from being too hard to get to sleep at the right time before the next working day.  Often, I wake before the alarm, because I'm used to getting up earlier than that; in that case, I can turn it off until next night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-05T14:28:57.640" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10550" CreationDate="2016-01-05T14:31:26.200" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Zipper closure plastic bags.  Squeeze out the air when closing, and store them in an opaque canister or similar to keep light out.  This will preserve coffee as well as any other method I've heard of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, buy whole bean coffee and grind it when you're setting up the machine to brew -- whole bean keeps several times longer than ground coffee, and costs no more (you will need to buy a grinder, but they aren't expensive).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-05T14:31:26.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10550" CreationDate="2016-01-05T15:22:18.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If its ground coffee, I always keep that in the freezer and use it straight out of the freezer too. I put the original bag inside a ziplok freezer bag and pop it in the bottom drawer of the freezer. Keeps fresher for a lot longer too...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-01-05T15:22:18.160" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10556" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4162" CreationDate="2016-01-05T16:01:05.987" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a way! Put it in a vinegar like substance (like &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-brewed_condiment&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Non-brewed condiment&lt;/a&gt;) this works very well and can be done over and over again &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11534" LastEditorUserId="11592" LastEditDate="2016-01-09T16:18:38.740" LastActivityDate="2016-01-09T16:18:38.740" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10550" CreationDate="2016-01-05T18:05:59.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just store your coffee in an airtight container or plastic bag, along with a small pouch of silica gel on top of the contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Silica gel is non-toxic, non-flammable, non-reactive and stable with ordinary usage. It absorbs moisture from the surroundings effectively. It is commonly used to dry out empty water bottles and to remove moisture from shoes, which in return prevents the stench.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11205" LastEditorUserId="11205" LastEditDate="2016-07-28T17:48:39.930" LastActivityDate="2016-07-28T17:48:39.930" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10525" CreationDate="2016-01-06T00:11:32.750" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;it may be that your plates and bowls are unfortunately permanently damaged. It really depends on what kind of material they were made out of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I personally like using all-in-one gels with no rinse aide. The rinse aide simply prevents spotting on finished dishware, so isn't necessary to have clean dishes. If it isn't a big deal, skip the rinse aide and just try a gel or single-use pack. If they still have water spots, as soon as the dishwasher cools down a little, dry your dishes by hand and you won't have to use a rinse-aide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The less chemicals touching your dishware (especially the delicate stuff) the better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11314" LastActivityDate="2016-01-06T00:11:32.750" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10560" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-06T10:21:14.510" Score="9" ViewCount="2071" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vvdj5.png&quot; alt=&quot;squeezy tube&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use shaving cream that comes in tubes like above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is very convenient and a great product that I've used for about 10 years or more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the nature of the nozzle end means that around 5-10% of the product remains in this area after most is used-up. This is enough for me to use for around 6 weeks of shaving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a result, I now have 3 tubes in the state above waiting for me to excise the remnants from the tube in some clever way. I still don't have a clever way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only thing I tried once was to cut the end of the tube off. I was able to get at the product then - but still with some difficulty. However, since the cream contains certain oils, they all evaporated from the open tube, leaving the cream unusable after about a week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas how I can easily use this residual cream from these 3 tubes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: The white &quot;cap&quot; does not unscrew but can be forced to pop off. Underneath there is a nozzle with a flange. Getting the cap back over the flange is very difficult but not impossible. Without the cap, the nozzle CAN be persuaded to give-up 1 or 2 more doses of the product, but you can't leave the cap off and it's too much work to  keep putting it on/off for every shave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-01-07T22:49:14.397" LastActivityDate="2020-03-01T19:11:42.190" Title="How to use the end of a squeezy tube?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10550" CreationDate="2016-01-06T10:35:45.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We keep our ground coffee in a stainless steel container with a tight lid in the &lt;strong&gt;fridge&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/153bL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/153bL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The low temperature and dry air in a fridge will not only prevent moisture from entering the ground coffee but it will also help to keep the aroma fresh for a much longer time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2016-01-06T10:35:45.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10562" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10560" CreationDate="2016-01-06T15:36:44.950" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple tube squeezer should do the trick, making your solution cheap and almost permanent since they're generally made out of durable and sturdy plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find them almost everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cG0gtm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cG0gtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;image of tube squeezer in action&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2018-12-10T14:20:52.890" LastActivityDate="2018-12-10T14:20:52.890" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10563" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10560" CreationDate="2016-01-06T19:28:31.367" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the last bit of toothpaste in a tube, I have often resorted to pliers. I bend the flattened tube to one side, put one face of the pliers on the &quot;face&quot; of the cap, and the other face of the pliers on the bent-over flattened tube. Then I just squeeze, and more toothpaste comes out. (Obviously the plier face doesn't cover the hole in the cap. It's positioned next to the hole.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mBvGl.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mBvGl.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2016-01-06T19:35:20.503" LastActivityDate="2016-01-06T19:35:20.503" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10560" CreationDate="2016-01-06T20:05:00.010" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you &lt;strong&gt;don't want to have a dedicated tool&lt;/strong&gt; lying around for the job you can do what I've always done:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the end of the tube with your right hand.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the open side of the tube with your left hand.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place your right hand with the end of the tube right below the edge of your toilet sink.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Strongly press down on the tube and slide it down until your toothpaste (or whatever it is) is conveniently concentrated near the open side of the tube.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Profit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11560" LastActivityDate="2016-01-06T20:05:00.010" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10565" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10568" CreationDate="2016-01-06T21:32:10.390" Score="4" ViewCount="510" Body="&lt;p&gt;My sister got me a pretty cool mug(R2D2 mug, had to tell!) and I absolutely love it, I read at the bottom of it that it can't be put in the microwave nor the dishwasher, not sure why but something tells me it has to do with the &quot;paint-job&quot; I have it a work and heating water in one mug only to pour it in my mug seems tedious. Is there anything I can do to maybe make the structure/paint of the mug more durable, or an easier workaround for using a mug that cant be heated in the microwave (the washing part doesn't really bother me, I don't mind washing it manually)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-01-07T22:49:00.987" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T01:21:46.723" Title="Making the most of a mug that can't be put in the microwave or diswasher" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10566" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-01-06T22:58:07.067" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-01-06T22:58:07.067" LastActivityDate="2016-01-06T22:58:07.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10567" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-01-06T22:58:07.067" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-01-06T22:58:07.067" LastActivityDate="2016-01-06T22:58:07.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10568" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10565" CreationDate="2016-01-06T23:00:05.390" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something about the mug interacts with the microwaves; almost certainly because it's conductive, so that it heats up in ways you wouldn't want it to. This means that you can't change the mug's non-microwave-friendliness without substantially changing the mug. For instance, if it's the coating/glaze/paint, then you'd have to remove it in order to make it non-conductive. If it's the mug material itself then you'd have to remove the mug itself to make it non-conductive (you'd have &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.andersen.sdu.dk/vaerk/hersholt/TheEmperorsNewClothes_e.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;The Emperor's New Mug&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One test I've seen is to fill the possibly non-microwaveable container with water and then microwave it for twenty seconds at a time, seeing whether the water or the container heats up faster. If the container doesn't heat up you're fine. If it does, then you're stuck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7247" LastActivityDate="2016-01-06T23:00:05.390" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10560" CreationDate="2016-01-07T00:08:45.627" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One alternate solution not related to using different squeeze alternatives, is to cut open the end of the tube, and insert something else to use as a piston.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is, you could use some cotton or possible some plastic inserted into the end, and when this is made into a ball (or sort of piston), this can be used to drive everything else forward in the tube and out of the opening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2016-01-07T00:08:45.627" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10572" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10565" CreationDate="2016-01-07T04:10:06.867" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use it as a pen/pencil holder on your desk.  That way you get to show it off without damaging it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2016-01-07T04:10:06.867" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10573" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-07T08:59:56.690" Score="0" ViewCount="267" Body="&lt;p&gt;I listen to audio before bed. I'm going to use a earplugs/earbud hybrid like this to listen to audio: &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00RC301N4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Plugfones-Contractor-Improved-Headphones-Protection/dp/B00RC301N4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if I move in the night, I would jerk the wires of the earbud and this might knock a laptop off a desk. This means that the device must be on the floor, preferably underneath something like a table or positioned in a place further away so I don't step on the device by accident when I wake up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This leaves the problem of me accidentally yanking out the wire and then the audio wakes up some my apartment neighbors. And also the problem of interacting with the device when browsing (if the device further away from the floor next to the bed, then it will be hard to interact with because it will. If I put the device under a table, it will be hard to interact with as well &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can you help me kick around some ideas for this to make this work in terms of what device to use, where to place it, and how to route the earbud wires? I imagine I will be using a long earbud cord extender. Getting this to work would be a huge gamechanger for me&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some more details&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I'm ruling out bluetooth headsets because eventually they disconnect and make a buzzing noise in the middle of the night. Also the act of physically taking off the headset wakes me up a bit when I'm close to falling asleep. That leaves wired earbuds. The device will probably have to be a full windows device with ethernet or USB 3.0 because my wifi is finnicky and my ethernet is great. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11394" LastEditorUserId="11394" LastEditDate="2016-01-17T16:12:24.980" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T13:45:21.117" Title="Earbud wiring setup to avoid yanking laptop / tablet when fall asleep" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10574" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10573" CreationDate="2016-01-07T11:23:23.757" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using an extender and wiring it so that it comes to you from above and behind your head while you are in bed. This would have the least chance of tangling. Suspending it on top of the headboard would help. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11092" LastActivityDate="2016-01-07T11:23:23.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10575" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10482" CreationDate="2016-01-07T12:04:35.013" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like your idea of using the USB adapter as a platform for loop or claw to hold the stylus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used hand mold-able thermoplastic for similar purposes. They come in several brand names like InstaMorph, Polymorph etc. Basically it is a plastic with low melting point that you can soften with hot water and use your hand to mold it into the desired shape. This plastic is re-usable and can thus be re-done if the design doesn't work. I would suggest using the USB connector you linked to and then use the plastic to make a loop or any shape that would hold the stylus. The plastic sets hard and is a bit flexible, so you could make a claw with a small opening to hold the stylus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is another material called 'Sugru' that is essentially a silicone putty that sets into a hard flexible material, but is not re-usable. Search for it and you will see a lot of interesting uses for it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For those of us who don't have access to a 3D printer, these materials are perfect for quick hacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11092" LastActivityDate="2016-01-07T12:04:35.013" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10576" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10627" CreationDate="2016-01-07T14:03:34.713" Score="5" ViewCount="4871" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wearing a scarf, ski mask, or neck warmer over your nose in winter helps to keep you warm!  The problem is that if you wear eyeglasses, the moment you exhale, all of that moisture seems to all end up on your lenses, eliminating your ability to see.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to keep the glasses from fogging up while covering up to stay warm?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5315" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-01-08T15:35:54.237" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T10:44:13.417" Title="Preventing glasses from fogging up when wearing scarf" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10577" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10576" CreationDate="2016-01-07T14:33:10.903" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if it will work while wearing a scarf, but I use Rain-X on my glasses to help when moving between temperatures to help with fogging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4266" LastActivityDate="2016-01-07T14:33:10.903" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10578" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-07T20:59:03.633" Score="2" ViewCount="236" Body="&lt;p&gt;We've all encountered it; an automated helpdesk, usually pretending to be a human, which persistently misinterprets your requests.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only time I ever succeeded with one was by typing what I hoped were machine insults like &lt;em&gt;&quot;why don't you dissolve yourself in fuming nitric acid&quot;&lt;/em&gt; ; after a few such it asked me if I wanted an email address (I described my problem in an email, a few hours later I got a working solution).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So does anyone know a [life]hack for getting access to a human via an automated helpdesk?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS &lt;a href=&quot;http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/tech_support.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;xkcd&lt;/a&gt; had a take on it, transcript &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/806:_Tech_Support&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;, but his trick didn't work for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT I maybe wasn't clear what I meant by &quot;automated helpdesk&quot;. It was a while ago and I don't remember much about it, but the conversation went something like this (I made this up, but it is a realistic indication of the level of the conversation). I had already given my account details, so it knew my name and the like.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;PC: Welcome to FooBar's help site, NL_Derek. I am Lisa, the automated &#xA;   assistant. How can I help you?  &#xA;Me: How do I convert my mail account from pop3 to imap  &#xA;PC: You can access your mail via the webmail button on our site www.foobar.com  &#xA;Me: I already have a pop3 client, I want to convert to imap  &#xA;PC: Your client account details can be accessed via www.foobar.com  &#xA;Me: email account type?  &#xA;PC: You can access your mail via the webmail button on our site www.foobar.com  &#xA;Me: imap/pop3  &#xA;PC: I don't understand. I am Lisa, the automated assistant. How can I help you?  &#xA;Me: You are useless, how do I contact a human?  &#xA;PC: On www.foobar.com/usability you can read how our site works  &#xA;Me: I've visited every damn page on foobar.com, all I want to do is to go from pop3 to imap  &#xA;PC: There's no need to become emotional. I am Lisa, the automated assistant. How can  &#xA;   I help you?  &#xA;   [more of the same]  &#xA;Me: You are worse than your namesake  &#xA;PC: You can change your display name on www.foobar.com with the Profile button  &#xA;Me: Go dissolve yourself in fuming nitric acid  &#xA;   [several more insults]&#xA;PC: Would you like to mail your question to our support team?  &#xA;Me: [Yes yes, please, pretty-please ... oh-oh, better not confuse it] Yes  &#xA;PC: Send an email to shibboleet@foobar.com  &#xA;PC: Please rate my performance on a scale of 0 (very bad) to 10 (very good)  &#xA;Me: -100  &#xA;PC: Thank you  &#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2317" LastEditorUserId="2317" LastEditDate="2016-01-08T23:03:23.073" LastActivityDate="2016-01-09T18:39:49.533" Title="Getting a human on an automated helpdesk" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" ClosedDate="2016-01-10T13:01:34.740" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10579" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10560" CreationDate="2016-01-07T21:04:04.767" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wait till you have several almost empty tubes.  Then cut the tail-end off of one of  them.  Cut the others nearer to the nozzle.  Scoop the remaining product out of these tubes and put it into the one with the cut tail-end.  Crimp the end of the nearly full tube, folding it over several times &amp;amp; using pliers to set the crimp.  Use the product &amp;amp; when it's almost empty, repeat the process.  With some plastic tubes which are hard to crimp, I attach a tube key (search &quot;tube key&quot; on google) which securely holds it closed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2016-01-07T21:04:04.767" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10580" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10642" CreationDate="2016-01-07T22:33:12.940" Score="7" ViewCount="6664" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in an area where very large bears (500 - 1,000 lbs.) get into the trash every other night. It is a large trash can with wheels and a heavy duty lid. It is surrounded by cinder blocks with pallets placed over the cinder blocks. The bears have no struggle throwing everything around and making a mess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What sort of repellant can I use to make the bear leave my trash alone?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v9WBB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v9WBB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1443" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T23:34:21.027" Title="How can I keep bears out of the trash?" Tags="&lt;trash&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10581" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10580" CreationDate="2016-01-08T00:39:18.760" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bears are intelligent, have long claws and are immensely strong. Odor will not deter them. There are a number of bear-resistant trash containers on the market, e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bearsaver.com/&quot;&gt;Bearsaver&lt;/a&gt;, though I expect they're a bit pricey.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For small amounts of trash, suspending a receptacle with rope and pulley from a tall tree might work, though small bears do climb.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you decide to create your own container, see the hints at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bearsmart.com/managing-communities/waste-management/&quot;&gt;BearSmart.com&lt;/a&gt;, such as reducing odor from food waste, fitting lids with recessed latches, and making the container strong and tip-resistant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2782560/Furious-brown-bear-stages-terrifying-revenge-attack-hunter-shot-leg-returns-night-rip-vehicle-pieces.html&quot;&gt;See what a bear can do to a &quot;container&quot; such as a car.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-01-08T00:39:18.760" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10582" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-08T04:09:37.400" Score="8" ViewCount="53242" Body="&lt;p&gt;When purchased, iPhones come with this pin that you use to open the slot on the side to insert your SIM card. Now it's way beyond me how it's happened but out of the 3 iPhones I have I only have the original box for one of them and the pin is missing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So how can I open up the SIM card slot of an iPhone without the pin. I tried a toothpick but it's too fat to fit into the hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="186" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-01-29T07:23:10.733" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T07:25:20.987" Title="How can I open an iPhone's SIM card slot without the included pin?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10583" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10578" CreationDate="2016-01-08T05:36:19.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;The Chatbot case&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As per &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/10578/getting-a-human-on-an-automated-helpdesk#comment15152_10578&quot;&gt;OP's clarification&lt;/a&gt; we are dealing with a text only chatbot. It is a very basic AI if any, and it does not use Speech recognition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A way to understand how these run-of-the-mill chatbots as follows: they have a list of categories. They internally have a set of keywords for each category (some keywords may appear in two or more categories). They scan the text you write for keywords... each keyword they find contributes points to particular categories. Afterwards they take the category with more points, and so they assume you are talking about something in that category.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once they have stablished on what category your text falls, they will have to choose a response from that category. The worst chatbots I have seen have around ten categories and only one response per category.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slightly more advanced chatbots may have memory of what has been told, they may try to use spell checking or sounds-alike searches to try to force the text into a category. The next level of chatbot technology is able to do rudimentary phrase analysis such as ´{pronoum} {verb} {object}´ - this is not the case here, tho.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may be worth noting that - while no chatbot in the world has passed the Turinh Test (for real) against a complete set of experts examiners - some chatbots can actually fool unsuspected people. Aside from being used in customer support, they have uses in video games, they have uses as part of scam schemes, etc...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hpcwire.com/2014/06/09/chat-bot-passes-turing-test/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;top-of-the-line chatbots&lt;/a&gt; are way better than the one involved here. Although even the best won't convince everybody to be human, and hardly will convince anyone to be a particularly smart human.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consider this case:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Me: You are worse than your namesake&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  PC: You can change your display name on www.foobar.com with the Profile button  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The chatbot has - probably - only recognized the word &quot;name&quot;, has put the text into the category of &quot;thing related to the name of the user&quot; or something like that. Ans has come up with a pre-cooked answer for those type of questions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another example is this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Me: I've visited every damn page on foobar.com, all I want to do is to go from pop3 to imap&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  PC: There's no need to become emotional. I am Lisa, the automated assistant. How can I help you?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm guessing the recognized word here is &quot;damn&quot;, and this is probably a standard fallback for all insults in his database. Being it a fallback, it ignores all else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Knowing this you may try thinks like: &lt;code&gt;Contact human&lt;/code&gt;, &lt;code&gt;Contact email&lt;/code&gt; or something like that, that may trigger a response in the right category. Avoid unecesary words, brevity is your friend.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See this case:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Me: You are useless, how do I contact a human?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  PC: On www.foobar.com/usability you can read how our site works &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It could be the case that they expect - maybe they noticed, they could have word statistics - that people may complain that the service of www.foobar.com is useless. Or simply it matched it to &quot;how to use&quot; category. Whatever the case they have a predefined answer to direct people to &lt;code&gt;www.foobar.com/usability&lt;/code&gt;. The same query without &quot;You are useless&quot; may have worked - may be not. But this a particulary dumb chatbot, it doens't understand that a sentence may have more than one phrase - in fact, it probably ignores all punctuation (and short words).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Addendum&lt;/em&gt;: It has ocurred to me that perhaps the reason why &lt;code&gt;why don't you dissolve yourself in fuming nitric acid&lt;/code&gt; may work is because the words didn't fall in any category, not even the insults fallback. So you may try very specific words that has nothing to do with the web site, along the lines of &lt;code&gt;phosphate&lt;/code&gt;, &lt;code&gt;eletromagnetism&lt;/code&gt;, &lt;code&gt;manifold&lt;/code&gt;, &lt;code&gt;tetragrammaton&lt;/code&gt;, &lt;code&gt;malapropism&lt;/code&gt;, &lt;code&gt;valetudinarian&lt;/code&gt;, &lt;code&gt;ragamuffin&lt;/code&gt;, etc... you get the idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here is the deeper problem: there may not be a human to answer the chat&lt;/strong&gt;. It is possible that the developers of the webpage has included this catbot mechanism as a &quot;user friendly search&quot;, they may have worried about usability of the page and used it as a bandaid. Or it could be a gimmick to appeal to sales. Or somebody has used steak and sex to sell the chatbot to their boss and now they have to add it because reasons, etc... Whatever leaded to this chatbot, it doens't imply that there may be humans. And even if sometimes there are humans, they may only be part time - hiring lots of people for covering different shifts and hight demand hours is expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, checking &lt;code&gt;every damn page on foobar.com&lt;/code&gt;^1 is the way to go. I usually don't bother with chatbots. Yet, since you say you did and didn't find what you were looking for...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take the high route on the chatbot, there is no need bother with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Try using a search engine.&lt;/strong&gt; You can use &lt;code&gt;site:foobar.com&lt;/code&gt; on most search engines^2 to restrict a search to a particular internet domain. Using keywords such as &lt;code&gt;contact&lt;/code&gt; and &lt;code&gt;email&lt;/code&gt;, you may also try common email providers such as &lt;code&gt;gmail.com&lt;/code&gt; (or with at &lt;code&gt;@gmail.com&lt;/code&gt; it may or may not match depending on the search engine), etc...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find them on social media.&lt;/strong&gt; You can try using Facebook search, Twitter search, Google+ search, etc... it is common for there to be somebody hired to check those places on a regular basis. If there is no email, this could be the next best thing. Although, due to the bulk of input they may be getting this way, they could just ignore it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Phonebook.&lt;/strong&gt; Some telephone companies - and similars - have online search for their phonebooks. Try finding one from city of the company. If you find une, you could use it to get a phone number or email address of the company you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;^1: Didn't you miss any? There are solutions to crawl and download a web site. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.httrack.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;HTTrack&lt;/a&gt; comes to mind (it may go against Terms of Use). Once downloaded you can search there using - for example &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mythicsoft.com/agentransack/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Agent Ransack&lt;/a&gt; or similar. Although I would consider that a last reasort option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;^2: Tested on Duckduckgo, Google, Bing, and Yahoo! Search.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If none of the above works, it means that this company is particularly not approachable. You may try to &lt;strong&gt;send a letter&lt;/strong&gt;, yet if you are still insisting you probably want to try some not offical ways to contact them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The options below can be considered competitive intelligence&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;- barely&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use whois service.&lt;/strong&gt; Some webpages such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://reports.internic.net&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;internic.net&lt;/a&gt; among &lt;a href=&quot;http://whois.domaintools.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;others&lt;/a&gt; allow you to get registration information about internet domains. This information may include an email. If there is no email, look for the entry &quot;Whois Server&quot; visit their page and try searching for the domain there - they usually have more information. It could be the case that the email you find is fake, that is the case if it was obscured by &quot;privacy reasons&quot;, which is becoming more common, but it is still worth a shot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Specialized services.&lt;/strong&gt; I have come across the &lt;a href=&quot;https://emailhunter.co/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;EmailHunter&lt;/a&gt; which will search for email addresses for a particular web domain. Think of it as a web search but it can only find email accounts for the domain you enter - it may have fake results, as it goes by what is on the web, you will need to try to use the email to know if it is real. There is a paid plan, yet it can be used for free with some restrictions. Another alternative comes from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ceoemail.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;CEOEmail&lt;/a&gt; which is a database of well known contact information of high staff members of big companies - query by the name of the company.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find employees.&lt;/strong&gt; Again, in social media. If you can find some approachable employee [I opt not to explain means to try to do this other than regular search], get a way to ask them. Who you find is hardly who may help you, but may know who can. Since you don't want to pass as a stalker, you will restrict yourself to publicly available information and will not try to contact a person insistently (nor from various means at the same time).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, according to CleverBot:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;ME: How do I contact a Human?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;CleverBot: Try signalling out of the window on the first Friday of the month when the moon is full.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sorry, I have no more to offer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Orignal Answer&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I'm keeping this answer because it may be useful for thirs parties that may find this question - yet, sice the AI is a text only chatbot, this doesn't address the OP's question.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;We've all encountered it; an automated helpdesk, usually pretending to be a human, which persistently misinterprets your requests.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If we are talking about a machine, it is common that 0 will take you to a human. Otherwise listen if it give you a menu, and see what is the right option to talk to a human. If this is an AI, ask for a human operator - insist! (speech recognition is not perfect).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, If you started by offending the person who attends you... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First understand that helpdesk job is low entry and with high personal rotaton. People may end there because it has been particulary hard to get a job doing whatever they studied for - and probably don't want to stay there longer than needed. Also, a good portion of the requests they get are dumb people who doesn't know how to operate a machine, a another good chunk are simple operations. By policy they make you follow some simple instructions that usually are expected to cover around 80% of the cases. The call is recorded - and sometimes a supervisor may be listening in real time - and if they don't do as the policy says, they may get in trouble.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I have friends who did work in call centers, I have formed my opinion from there.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While I would agree they are not particulary tech savvy, they are humans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Work with them&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first option is always to try to work with them. To make them skip the normal steps provide as much information as possible, also explicitly say what checks you did. For instance - in the example of failing Internet connection - say that you have a modem XYZ (where XYZ is the manufaturer and model if you know it), that it has XYZ leds on, that it is properly connected, that you have already disconnected it from the power and conneced it back again, and that you have checked with another network cable and another computer... and none did work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are tech savvy as I presume, you should be able to do - and proably already do that kind of stuff to rule out all else before calling. If you are a bit like me, you want to avoid calling if reasonable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tell them all you did, and they will usually move on to check the connection remotely and try to fix it on their end, they may schedule a tech visit, or give you another mean for contact. All depending what is the case, and what are you calling for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: politeness doesn't buy you anything, but insult usually won't work either. The reason it did seem to work is because they may ask you if you want to use other means of communication to get rid of you. But that is not a solution, just a diversion. If you want a solution, just go to the point, and be explicit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It did not work. Ok...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ask for a supervisor&lt;/strong&gt;. If you insist in talking to a supervisor and they don't allow you to do it, they are sure to get in trouble. Also, it is a call attended for them - and they may be happy to get rid of you. It is win-win.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you get a supervisor in the line - sadly you may have to tell again what is the case. The supervisors are usually more experienced, and they they may have the power to put on the line somebody who can assist you better. Note: this changes from company to company, some do outsource the call center service and so there is no way to put on the line the people who actually can fix the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It did not work. Ok...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It usually means they don't have a solution for you. You cannot force the company to do whatever you want. So back off!&lt;/strong&gt; This is probably a company you don't want to be stuck with, they have bad customer service, look for alternatives.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But there may be a way to get information from them. If you wanna put more resources in the matter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on your country and region/state there may be some law that you can invoke to make a formal petition for infomation. Learn about laws related to right to access information, it may be under freedom of the press, customer support, or something like that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I don't know if that is the case in USA, but it is the case in my country.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may be able to get free judicial consulting from law schools, where students near graduation do this kind of service. Find those near your area, and ask if do. You will have to pay a visit for that, tho.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there is a law that can apply. Invoke the law! they will now have the obligation to respond your inquiry. Which maybe something like &quot;how to get tech visit&quot; or &quot;where do I take a defective product for revision or replacement&quot;, etc... just ask for information on how to get your problem fixed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is worth noting that it usually better to invoke the law in a letter, that you deliver personally, and for which you have a receipt copy signed by whoever receives it. That you have evidence that you did - in fact - invoke the law.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; At the start of a call the person attending you will usually introduce themselves. Write down the name of the person who attends you, and the time and date of the call. If they give you a number for the report write that too. If in you need to call again, you can say who attended you the last time, and if in the future you need to write a letter about the problem you can include that information.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In the extreme&lt;/strong&gt;, If legal action is taken - because they are denying a right, or failing to comply, or similar - a judge may give the order to get a copy of the recording of the calls. Which should be futher evidence in your favor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, if you have been trying to cancel (as in, stop) a service that is renewed automatically each year, and it is required to be requested to cancel it with anticipation of the renewal... and you did call in time, and they didn't help you... you may take legal actions, and demostrating that you did request the cancellation in time will win you the case. And you probably want to take legal actions in that case, as not doing so may mean to be stuck paying for another year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11574" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-01-09T18:39:49.533" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10584" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="208" CreationDate="2016-01-08T06:13:15.390" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The idea is that the tip is clogged. And you want to allow it to flow again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;--&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may try to dilate the tip (and slim the ink) with heat to allow the ink to flow. Other answers have already pointed to heat based solutions, such as using a candle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option for the heat idea is to use pen against glass very fast. Glass won't get a permanent mark, and it will be hard for the ballpoint pen to scratch it. The fast motion is meant to heat the point of the pen by friction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may also try to use gravity (leaving the pen in a verticall position) to try to force the ink to flow. Other options are to use &lt;a href=&quot;https://xkcd.com/123/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;centrifugal force&lt;/a&gt; (that is a virtual force, it exists), or - in the case of cheap rollerball pens - dismantle the pen and blow the ink to the tip from the opposite side - beware of excess flow, do it against something that can absorb the ink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand the ink may be dry. If it is not totally dry, you may try to mix it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What kind of ink is it? Ink is usally a suspension in water, oil or alcohol. Rollerball pen usually are water based, others may use oil. Alcohol is only common in markers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whatever it is... add that to the ink - or the tip, if you don't have access to the ink. Water (Saliva from licking has been also suggested), Mineral Oil (Johnson's Baby Oil will do) or Alcohol (Isopropyl or in its defect, Methanol), depending the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11574" LastActivityDate="2016-01-08T06:13:15.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10588" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10582" CreationDate="2016-01-08T10:50:35.383" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have successfully opened an iPhone card slot using a paper clip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just straighten a standard sized paper clip and poke the end in the hole.  It is a tight fit but it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2016-01-08T10:50:35.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10589" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-08T12:50:11.147" Score="8" ViewCount="54605" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have recently moved flats, and previous tenants of my current apartment were avid dog owners. Unfortunate consequence of this is that washing machine covers every piece of clothing with lots of dog hair. I have run it empty to clean it two times just after moving in, put the problem still persists. How can I get rid of dog hair inside my washing machine?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11578" LastActivityDate="2018-05-11T09:26:15.827" Title="Dog hair in washing machine" Tags="&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10590" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10589" CreationDate="2016-01-08T14:57:20.607" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Excess hair isn't &lt;em&gt;washed out&lt;/em&gt; of machine with the clothes so easily. Much of the hair is simply re-deposited back in the machine reappearing in the next cycle. Your washing machine also has its own &quot;lint trap&quot; of sorts in the form of a drain pump filter which has to be cleaned out periodically or all that gunk/hair can work its way back into the wash cycle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5gwqe.png&quot; alt=&quot;Debris filter cap&quot;&gt; &#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cuHZo.png&quot; alt=&quot;Filter gunk&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get excessive hair and out of the washing system, start with wiping out the tub. Make sure the washing machine is &lt;em&gt;completely&lt;/em&gt; dry. I suggest leaving the lid open and letting it air dry at least overnight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a brush attachment, vacuum the washing machine drum and any other areas around the inside and outside of the machine where you might find fur. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove and clean your drain pump filter and reinstall (see the manufacturer's instruction manual for its location).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add 2 cups of white vinegar to the washer's tub and run through an entire regular washing machine cycle (empty) using a &lt;em&gt;hot&lt;/em&gt; water setting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the washing machine empty again, use a sponge to wipe down the the drum of the machine with a quarter cup of vinegar added to a gallon of warm water. Make sure you get the areas around any dispensers or gaskets (typically on front-loading machines only) that may be hiding accumulated debris. Use a smaller scrub brush or toothbrush if there are lot of smaller areas that are difficult to get into. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Run one last cleaning cycle through with just plain hot water (no detergent or vinegar) to get the machine ready for the next load. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-01-08T20:35:56.960" LastActivityDate="2016-01-08T20:35:56.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10591" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-01-08T15:41:44.670" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lifehacks related to sleeping, comfort in sleeping, and using lifehacks to make sleeping easier or more restful. Please note that mind hacks are off-topic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-12-27T15:48:41.520" LastActivityDate="2017-12-27T15:48:41.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10592" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-01-08T15:41:44.670" Score="0" Body="Lifehacks related to sleeping, comfort in sleeping, and using lifehacks to make sleeping easier or more restful. Please note that mind hacks are off-topic." OwnerUserId="2775" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-12-27T15:48:41.520" LastActivityDate="2017-12-27T15:48:41.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10593" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-01-08T15:46:20.007" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks about repairing anything. Please do not use this tag because it is ambiguous. Use more specific tags about the object you are attempting to repair e.g., &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/clothing&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;clothing&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;clothing&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/furniture&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;furniture&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;furniture&lt;/a&gt;, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-01-30T12:05:19.890" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T12:05:19.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10594" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-01-08T15:46:20.007" Score="0" Body="DO NOT USE THIS TAG it is ambiguous. Hacks about repairing anything." OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-01-30T12:05:19.890" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T12:05:19.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10595" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-01-08T15:59:17.660" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use this tag for example when you want to make something which you need to work without your asistance&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-01-09T03:10:26.493" LastActivityDate="2016-01-09T03:10:26.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10596" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-01-08T15:59:17.660" Score="0" Body="Hacks which help automating certain activity, so that they can be executed with minimum human intervention" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-01-09T03:11:19.387" LastActivityDate="2016-01-09T03:11:19.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10560" CreationDate="2016-01-08T20:24:42.197" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;for toothpaste tube and shaving cream from a tube...I would use a pair of scissors and cut the end of the tube and go from there. you can cut a little bit more each time until you reach the top of the tube. Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11585" LastActivityDate="2016-01-08T20:24:42.197" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10598" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10582" CreationDate="2016-01-09T08:35:31.787" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, you can try the tip of a small safety pin to open it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's always worked for me, though you may want to be careful about poking yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11345" LastActivityDate="2016-01-09T08:35:31.787" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10601" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-10T00:54:14.080" Score="-2" ViewCount="4418" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to have textbooks beneath my computer monitor, but I sold them to get some money back. Now my monitor's several inches too low. Instead of paying &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.ca/3M-Adjustable-Monitor-Stand-MS80B/dp/B0006HVM5E/ref=sr_1_8/188-8453741-0119922?s=pc&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1452387141&amp;amp;sr=1-8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;$40 for a new stand&lt;/a&gt;, is there a way I can make my own? I was thinking a phone book would work well but I don't have one. I have old shoe boxes but I don't think they're strong enough. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T19:06:01.083" Title="Make monitor higher on desk" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-01-13T08:43:33.420" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10602" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10573" CreationDate="2016-01-10T03:14:39.133" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two solutions springs to mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Use a playback device which pauses when disconnected&lt;/em&gt; – Some devices, like the iPod devices, automatically goes to pause if the earphones are disconnected. This would allow for them to be unplugged during the night without disturbing others.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Use an extension cord which is fastened&lt;/em&gt; – If you fasten the extension cord so that if you pull the ear plugs/buds cord, it will disconnect from the extension cord. This will still leave the extension cord plugged in to you playback device, but no sound will be heard as a wire is still connected and additionally the playback device will not be touched as all the force when they disconnect is at the joint between the extension cord and the ear plugs/buds.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2016-01-10T13:13:42.117" LastActivityDate="2016-01-10T13:13:42.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10603" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10601" CreationDate="2016-01-10T05:10:49.287" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Newspaper will work.  It has the added bonus if being easy to work with as well as controlling the resulting height.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2016-01-10T05:10:49.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10604" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10610" CreationDate="2016-01-10T16:12:18.610" Score="8" ViewCount="1822" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mercury has been dropped on my floor and I want to collect it back in container. &#xA;What is the best and easiest way to pick up mercury drops from the floor?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11612" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2016-01-10T21:41:48.883" LastActivityDate="2019-07-10T16:48:48.293" Title="What is the best and easiest way to pick up mercury drops from the floor?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10605" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-10T16:45:37.527" Score="3" ViewCount="6985" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to have the occasional cigarette while driving, particularly when traveling non-trivial distances (e.g. 45 - 60 minutes or more). This can be somewhat problematic in moderate to heavy rain as having my window cracked for ventilation inevitably leads to rain dripping onto the interior of my car. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, there is a commercial product available for this type situation,  sometimes referred to as &quot;rain guards&quot; or &quot;side window deflectors&quot;. The functionality of this device should be clear in the image below:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ax3nk.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ax3nk.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Being that this is Lifehacker, I am looking for a homegrown solution to this problem taking into account some of the following criteria:   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I do not want anything permanently affixed to my car. Any kind of &quot;device&quot; needing to be attached should be temporary and trivially removable, and (obviously) should not damage the vehicle in any way. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A solution to this doesn't necessarily have to replicate the exact functionality of the commercial rain guard device pictured above; and in fact, would preferably involve using some type of interior-based (as opposed to exterior-based) device(s). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Over time I have come up with different hacks to varying degrees of success, none of which have reliably solved the issue. For example, if my gym bag happens to be present, one end of a spare sock can be tucked into the depression of the arm rest, while the other end is laid over the power window controls:   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UjBHZ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UjBHZ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This addresses what is probably the primary concern: keeping my power window, etc... buttons dry, since water and electricity do not mix well. However, I don't always have a sock (or sock-like object) around, and at any rate, the &quot;sock&quot; method misses the mark in a couple of ways, which I've tried to highlight with red ovals in the above pictures: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In the left picture, you can see that the speaker mounted in the side door panel is exposed in such a way that rain can (and has) dripped down onto it. Broken speakers are useless to me, and therefore I would like for this to &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; happen. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In the picture on the right, I've highlighted a key area on the top of my door panel that is exposed. This is usually the first stop for intrusive rain drops, which I have to try to intercept (e.g. by wiping them with a napkin, my hand, etc...) before they drip down onto the speaker (and, if I am without an extra sock, my power window controls). In any case, I am really trying to keep this area dry because (a) I have a leather interior; and (b) doing so would most likely keep the speaker directly below dry as well. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To summarize, I am looking for a way to keep the interior of my car dry when I am driving in the rain and my window is slightly open (rolled down roughly 1 - 2 inches) - particularly the three regions annotated in the above photos. Ideally a solution would be fairly autonomous - it should not pose a significant distraction from my primary responsibility (driving safely). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And to clarify, I am completely open to something like the &quot;sock method&quot; that targets the top of my door panel. I have not found a suitable equivalent for this yet - i.e. something which can be rested stably in that area without having to hold it in place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11611" LastActivityDate="2018-11-19T21:39:39.703" Title="How can I keep the interior of my car dry while driving in the rain?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10605" CreationDate="2016-01-10T19:22:45.037" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get some of the sunscreen material from an auto parts shop that has lots of small holes punched in it. Cut it into strips that will fit over the gap from the inside roof to the top of the window. You will have to attach it to the roof (inside) and the window (also inside), forming a channel where most of the rain will fall. Run the lower end of the channel into a container to collect the rain. Dump it as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method will not absolutely prevent rain from entering the vehicle, but will reduce it enough to prevent most of the issues you are having.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-01-10T21:59:15.033" LastActivityDate="2016-01-10T21:59:15.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10601" CreationDate="2016-01-10T19:52:59.710" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Concrete cinder blocks or bricks can be used to raise your monitor. They have the advantages of being cheap, easily available, and heavy enough to stay in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The blocks pictured below have a textured side which you may not want.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FWz4r.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FWz4r.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Different types of concrete cinder blocks&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image from diy.com&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-01-10T19:52:59.710" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10610" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10604" CreationDate="2016-01-10T20:52:22.813" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mercury cleanup is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; simple or easy. Though you can pick up the biggest droplets with a pipette (medicine dropper), &lt;strong&gt;do not use a vacuum cleaner&lt;/strong&gt;, because it spreads the highly toxic mercury vapor throughout a room, or even a building.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The New York Department of Health has &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/chemicals/hsees/mercury/cleaning_up_a_small_mercury_spill.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;an online guide&lt;/a&gt;. In particular, after removing all droplets you can find, then rub powdered sulfur in the area of the spill, which will, over time, combine with mercury to form the less toxic mercury sulfide. The guide also lists sources for cleanup kits; Amazon carries a few for US$30 and more. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mercury/docs/Residential_Hg_Spill_Cleanup.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;A guide may also be downloaded&lt;/a&gt; from the US CDC.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The biggest danger is from long-term exposure to mercury &lt;em&gt;vapor&lt;/em&gt;, or to organic mercury compounds that could be formed through bacterial action. Commercial hazardous waste specialists have &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mercury-instrumentsusa.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;meters&lt;/a&gt; to detect minuscule amounts of mercury vapor which can help track remaining particles in flooring. &lt;strong&gt;If the spill is large, definitely&lt;/strong&gt; use professional cleanup service. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.abc6.com/story/39937711/fall-river-home-condemned-after-hazmat-situation-involving-mercury&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this cautionary ABC news story&lt;/a&gt; on the hazards of mercury.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2019-07-10T16:48:48.293" LastActivityDate="2019-07-10T16:48:48.293" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10601" CreationDate="2016-01-10T23:57:30.890" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You said you had books, maybe you can get some inexpensive books to put back there. Old phonebooks of previous years may do the trick - they are tick and after a couple years nobody wants them anymore (as they are outdated and there are newer versions anyway).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11574" LastActivityDate="2016-01-10T23:57:30.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10613" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10565" CreationDate="2016-01-11T01:21:46.723" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A mug like the one you received cannot be used in the microwave, and cannot be converted into one that can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have several mugs that fall into the same category.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My recommendation: Turn them into flower pots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unique drinking mugs make great flower pots, and you get to see them every day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They even work great as &quot;starter pots&quot;.  You can put a few seeds in them, or even a small potato or garlic clove, and with a little soil and water, you'll have a beautiful plant in no time!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T01:21:46.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10615" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10605" CreationDate="2016-01-11T02:03:58.217" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do believe that since we're talking about cars and traffic safety I would strongly recommend buying the professional rain guards, which should be available at reasonable prices. I would &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; suggest to make something intermediate which has even a low risk of falling of the car and hitting other traffic. This is especially dangerous/probable if you talk about fixing something to the top of the car window frame whilst driving!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The alternate solution, that is attaching something on the inside, could be viable, but I'm not sure how pretty it would be. This could be fasten intermediately or more permanently depending on needs, and how nice you want it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One intermediate way could be to have a thin plexiglass where you glue a larger piece of clear plastic to it. The plexiglass you insert on the inside of the car window, and let the clear plastic drape over your leather on the inside. Now you should be able to roll down the window a few inches for ventilation, and any rain entering will hit the plastic and run over the plastic onto the floor of your car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T02:03:58.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10616" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5825" CreationDate="2016-01-11T02:44:10.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dabbing the area with a damp paper towel may enable recovery of the non-ferrous tiny parts that a magnet would ignore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11622" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T02:44:10.723" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="208" CreationDate="2016-01-11T08:55:24.437" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Actually I had these great pens which I seriously loved and used them but after around the first or second time I used them they stopped working. So I saw this post and tried various methods but what worked for me is that I removed the refill and separated the metal nib part from the plastic part and then put a very tiny amount of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_polish#Nail_polish_remover&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;nail polish remover&lt;/a&gt; into both parts then I shook them for a minute and rubbed the big forcefully on to an eraser because the ball wasn't moving so I did this to the other pen too and it worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also keep some nail polish remover handy in case you got some ink on your hands.:)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11627" LastEditorUserId="24872" LastEditDate="2018-06-23T16:46:43.900" LastActivityDate="2018-06-23T16:46:43.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10618" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10619" CreationDate="2016-01-11T09:06:34.207" Score="2" ViewCount="375" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've always had issues with some college blocks not allowing the paper to be ripped off perfectly, since the tear line isn't thin enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any trick I could use to never have &lt;a href=&quot;http://previews.123rf.com/images/hansjoergnisch/hansjoergnisch1110/hansjoergnisch111000008/11027531-checkered-sheet-of-paper-from-a-college-block-Stock-Photo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this issue&lt;/a&gt; again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11628" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T19:10:14.733" Title="How to separate paper from college block?" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10619" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10618" CreationDate="2016-01-11T09:35:59.893" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on how far the block is used, try to fold the paper on the tear line. Use your nail or the back of a pen / pencil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T09:35:59.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10620" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10582" CreationDate="2016-01-11T09:48:16.270" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In case you don't have a paper clip: &#xA;I've used a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=mechanical+pencil&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;mechanical pencil&lt;/a&gt; once, with success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful it doesn't break!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T09:48:16.270" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10621" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5825" CreationDate="2016-01-11T11:40:55.390" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a vacuum cleaner and attach an old panty hose / stocking on the front of the inlet. &#xA;If the parts are  small enough o be sucked in the vacuum, they will stick to the thin fabrik and you can peel them of or simply shut down the cleaner with the inlet over your container. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/25-Unique-Uses-for-Pantyhose/step4/Vacuum-Find-Lost-Objects/?comments=all&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.instructables.com/id/25-Unique-Uses-for-Pantyhose/step4/Vacuum-Find-Lost-Objects/?comments=all&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ypSJX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ypSJX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4412" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T11:40:55.390" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10622" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10623" CreationDate="2016-01-11T14:19:36.347" Score="32" ViewCount="12627" Body="&lt;p&gt;I brought a bagel into the office for breakfast, but the only knife in the office sharp enough to cut bagels has gone missing. I tried to shove it into the toaster anyways, but it was too big. I've got some peanut butter and cream cheese, but no way to spread it, and I don't want to eat the bagel plain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I go about eating this bagel with some spreads on it in order to add some flavour to it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="165" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T14:33:01.830" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T14:33:01.830" Title="How can I eat my bagel when I lack a knife to cut it?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10623" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10622" CreationDate="2016-01-11T14:29:57.013" Score="54" Body="&lt;p&gt;Knives are useful tools for cutting bagels and applying delicious spreads such as peanut butter or cream cheese, but luckily if you are missing this implement, you can still enjoy your bagel with 3 easy steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rip your bagel into dunkable pieces.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Swipe them through the peanut butter or cream cheese.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cram them into your gullet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1JfBv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1JfBv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="168" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T14:29:57.013" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10624" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10622" CreationDate="2016-01-11T14:30:46.987" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look around and see if you can spot a letter opener (old usage was &quot;paper knife&quot;).  It's likely to be sharp enough, with patience, to cut the bagel, and it will surely work to spread your peanut butter and cream cheese.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that, a plastic fork from the lunch room can probably be used to split the bagel (push the tines in repeatedly along a line where you'd normally cut; when you've worked your way all around, the bagel should split easily along the perforations), and will also spread the toppings, after a fashion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-01-11T18:34:08.473" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T18:34:08.473" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10625" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10622" CreationDate="2016-01-11T15:37:07.877" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some toasters in the UK* have a warming rack that can be used to heat bagels, crumpets and the like. The warming rack is a pop-up that allows you to perch your larger items above the slots, to warm the item with the rising heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/02mce.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/02mce.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Toaster with warming rack&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simple use the warming rack to warm your bagel, and then dip it using &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/10623/11101&quot;&gt;@Sterno's&lt;/a&gt; method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*Apparently this also applies to most of Western Europe, but not to the USA. Unfortunately the USA is where most bagels are consumed, which rather limits the usefulness of this answer!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11101" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T12:32:29.360" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10626" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10582" CreationDate="2016-01-11T15:43:51.263" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have whittled a wooden pin from a piece of wood once - it was strong enough to push out the SIM holder, but I wouldn't want to use that repeatedly, as I was worried it would break inside the ejection slot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8181" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T15:43:51.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10627" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10576" CreationDate="2016-01-11T15:59:01.097" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a few swipes/dabs of white bar soap on each glass and and buff till clear. It will give some pretty good results. It's not possible to completely remove fogging in cold weather due to the law of physics, but this does a great job and is one of the better options as well as inexpensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't use the heavily scented or colored soaps which will be counterproductive. Something like the white Johnson's baby soap should work well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T15:59:01.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10628" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10622" CreationDate="2016-01-11T16:05:48.817" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can find some dental floss or thread, you can use that to cut the bagel. Wrap it around the circumference (as in picture), then cross ends and pull through. Bagel ready for the toaster. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JKHIH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JKHIH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6487" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T16:05:48.817" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10496" CreationDate="2016-01-11T16:10:39.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a couple of methods that when applied individually or in combination (for deep-cleanse) directly onto the stains worked in our case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make a thick paste of some Oxi-Clean powder and some water. Apply and leave for some time and then wash in hottest water possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spray for stain remover (Shout brand with Oxi-Clean enriched is one we used) worked.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a paste of baking soda on the stains.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These work perfectly with blend type fabrics and pretty well on pure cotton fabrics. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also frequent application is important, if the stains have been building up for a long time, it will take several applications to break it down completely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T16:10:39.253" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2200" CreationDate="2016-01-11T16:18:36.813" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw this on Shark Tank and it seems to be what you're looking for : &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nerdwax.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Nerd Wax&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's made of beeswax (and maybe some other stuff), so if you have a readily available source of beeswax, you might try that instead. Put the wax on the nose pieces to give them more grip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11635" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T16:18:36.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10631" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10512" CreationDate="2016-01-11T16:19:55.827" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;With five people in the house, we used to go crazy fishing for and finding the matching sock just before we needed it. I saw this trick used by a woman in a movie and have been using it since very successfully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just put one of the the matching sock inside the other from its pair before storing them. Whenever you need a pair, you will always have them both right at your fingertips. No need for rummaging through a pile of socks and almost not finding it at times when you have to leave in a hurry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After laundry, first fold/remove all large clothes and just ignore all socks. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When all that are left are socks, start pairing them off. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stuff one sock inside its matching pair and then just put it away for storage in its right place.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you need it, you will have pairs ready instead of the earlier scary ordeal where you have to search for the lone sock in a mess.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T16:19:55.827" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10632" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2016-01-11T16:28:41.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;After wiping most of the oil that you can trap with paper towels, use some kitchen wipes until all oil is off. These have grease cutting agents that just don't push oil around but instead get them off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something like the Chlorox wipes - the Kirkland (Costco) kitchen wipe is the best in my opinion mainly because of its size and durability for such oily tasks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used this method successfully for not so major oil spills. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T16:28:41.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10618" CreationDate="2016-01-11T19:10:14.733" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a ruler or a rigid edge of a notebook to serve as a guide. Pressing the ruler on the tear line, then tear off the paper while pressing the ruler firmly onto the notebook. Your page will be torn off with a nice clean edge. An example of how to use a ruler to tear paper shown here:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JOyr3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JOyr3.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T19:10:14.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9413" CreationDate="2016-01-11T19:11:54.140" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My solution for storing multiple Camelbak bladders for long periods of time without any mold or mildew inside is to fill them with water and then make sure ALL of the air is bled out before storing.  Mold and mildew need air to grow so if the interior has no air or bubbles of any kind, presto! Nothing will grow!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just fill the bladder with water then flip it so the hose is at the upper end of the bladder and jiggle until all the air is at the base of the hose.  I then use the mouth piece to suck out all the air.  If you're going to store it for a really long time, do it again until there is absolutely no air inside.  This absolutely works perfectly.  I've been using this method for years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T19:11:54.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10550" CreationDate="2016-01-11T21:08:35.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use one of those airtight jars/containers for sugar,flour,rice,or cracker snacks would work for protecting your coffee from moisture. Searching for those online yields a lot of different brands and styles of containers for you to choose from. An example of what those look like:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8DzJm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8DzJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WKKvP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WKKvP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T21:08:35.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10604" CreationDate="2016-01-11T21:42:48.240" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;To collect bulk amounts a thin sheet of paper can be used. Lay the paper on the surface, then use another piece of paper to coax the blob of mercury onto the paper. Once the blob is in the center of the paper, make a thick ring of glue around it and put a second sheet of paper on top and let it dry. The mercury will be trapped. Take the envelope to the container and puncture a hole through it, allowing the mercury to flow back into the container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that the mercury will now be &quot;dirty&quot; and useless for many purposes because it will have absorbed dust and dirt. For this reason, spilled mercury is not usually re-used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whether you collect a blob or not, you still need to clean the surface where it dropped, because the mercury will be in the crevices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a copper or brass wire brush of the thinest gage you can find. Jewelry supply houses (and Amazon) have fine brass wire brushes. Also, you can find copper &quot;scourers&quot; that are useful if the surface has no crevices. You can even use steel wool in crevices. If you use steel wool, I would recommend etching it first in vinegar. Soak the steel wool in vinegar for about an hour. Rinse and dry. Then use it on the mercury gently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also make a brush. Get the finest copper wires you can find (by stripping braided electrical wire for example), then fold the wires over and over, then cut. Glue the wires to a little piece of wood or something so you have a brush. Now carefully brush all the places where the mercury was. The mercury will amalgamate into the copper. As long as the copper touches it, the mercury will flow into the copper perfectly and every last microgram will be absorbed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Discard the brush in a well-sealed container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: a good copper wire brush can also be used to collect blobs of spilled mercury as an alternative to the paper method; if your brush is good, the mercury will glom onto it in globules and can be shaken off into a container. In the old days, this was the standard method to recover significant quantities of spilled mercury.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastEditorUserId="5292" LastEditDate="2016-01-11T22:19:59.583" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T22:19:59.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10639" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10580" CreationDate="2016-01-11T21:52:51.770" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only way to protect trash from a bear without using specific bear-proof containers is to build an enclosure with a VERY rugged door, think steel, with multiple latches. Looks like you have some cinderblocks, so I guess that is one step in that direction. Maybe hire a mason to build an enclosure?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option 2 is to forget the plastic things and use actual bear-proof containers, which are generally 55-gallon steel drums (think oil barrels with locking lids). You can buy them. They are a complete pain in the ass to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no way to &quot;repel&quot; a bear. (Leonardo DiCaprio can tell you about that.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastEditorUserId="5292" LastEditDate="2016-01-11T22:08:04.237" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T22:08:04.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10640" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10576" CreationDate="2016-01-11T22:25:59.430" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0024GHXWG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Barracuda defogger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are other similar products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T10:44:13.417" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T10:44:13.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10641" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1789" CreationDate="2016-01-11T22:35:49.940" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;One more thing I want to add to the answer that was given by Bondoc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Refrigerators have trays usually hidden underneath them. These trays hold all the melting water that may also include some residuals from spoiled food inside freezer. In order to get rid off bad odors, first remove the tray and wash it thoroughly and then place the products mentioned above into the refrigerator. If you have an old refrigerator and never heard of the tray, you will be surprised when you see how dirty the hidden tray can get.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10609" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T22:35:49.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10642" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10580" CreationDate="2016-01-11T23:34:21.027" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps you could use a chain and padlock to secure the lid closed. You probably wouldn't even need a padlock, just something like a 'D' shackle which I wouldn't think a bear would be able to unscrew.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Mlr3o.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Mlr3o.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Bin locked with chain and padlock&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KKmP7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KKmP7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;D Shackle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also commercial bin locking devices available if you want a pre-made solution:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.binlock.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Binlock&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.easylifetools.co.uk/wheelie%20bin%20lock.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Easylifetools&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T23:34:21.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10643" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10622" CreationDate="2016-01-11T23:39:14.443" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;use a pair of scissors, either as a defacto knife, or in their intended way. give them a clean first!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastActivityDate="2016-01-11T23:39:14.443" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10644" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10550" CreationDate="2016-01-12T01:14:49.117" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use one of these to store my coffee. They are great.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/food-storage/canisters/click-clack-pantry-canisters/123d?productId=10033113&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/food-storage/canisters/click-clack-pantry-canisters/123d?productId=10033113&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9494" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T01:14:49.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1727" CreationDate="2016-01-12T01:20:20.590" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had braces for a ridiculous amount of time. Some gum is easier to chew with braces than other gum. It needs to be very cohesive, not necessarily more sugary which breaks apart. Small pieces of gum are better than bigger ones, and don't go pushing your gum up into your cheeks and stuff. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just try to keep it off your dental work, but it may get stuck there eventually. Then you have to pick it out. Your orthodontist might not like it, but it could be worse. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9494" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T01:20:20.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10646" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10622" CreationDate="2016-01-12T01:22:22.083" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;find a piece of plastic like a telephone card or a credit card, abrade the edge against a rough surface like a stone or even bite little dents in it, or use any metal object, and use that to cut. takes 2 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;find a magazine cover, glossy one, or a plastic film, put a book on the bread and use it as a knife, if it's abraded it will be faster. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;find a thin wire like a copper wire, abrade it, use it like a cheese cutter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6443" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-01-12T17:18:52.077" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T17:18:52.077" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10648" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10573" CreationDate="2016-01-12T09:04:49.587" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used google (q=magnetic headphone cable) and came up with this: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fastcodesign.com/3016412/magsafe-for-headphones-is-here-and-patents-have-already-killed-it&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;MagSafe for headphones&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T09:04:49.587" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10605" CreationDate="2016-01-12T10:53:34.790" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep the window closed, and crank up the ventilation instead. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T10:53:34.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10622" CreationDate="2016-01-12T13:48:40.953" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a bite of the bagel, then scoop your finger into the respective peanut butter or cream cheese, and place it into your mouth at the same time you have the bite of bagel in your mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mash up food in your mouth together. It's a little bit involved, but it  is satisfying doing things for yourself! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11665" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-01-12T21:02:35.157" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T21:02:35.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10653" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-12T14:45:38.863" Score="4" ViewCount="4566" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have hundreds of sheets of printed music, all single A4-sized sheets. Many sheets need to be attached (along the long side) to form one long sheet of music made up or two, three or four single A4 sheets of paper. The attachment needs to be durable, so ideally with tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas how this can be done quickly and accurately?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11667" LastActivityDate="2016-12-05T04:03:25.653" Title="How can I quickly and easily attach two (or more) piece of paper together with tape?" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10654" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10605" CreationDate="2016-01-12T15:24:20.203" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Frankly, the solution is simple: Don't smoke in the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obvious health and financial benefits aside, there's some more benefits:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You don't need to buy &lt;em&gt;anything&lt;/em&gt; to prevent rain from entering your car.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The car's value will not decrease due to the lingering smell of smoke. (Saving even more money in the long run)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Your drive will be significantly safer, since you don't need to pay attention to a cigar / cigarette any more. Especially in emergency situations, a dropped (lit) cigarette can be a massive distraction.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As mentioned in the comments, &lt;em&gt;technically&lt;/em&gt;, it's illegal to drive with only one hand on the wheel, in some countries.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11670" LastEditorUserId="11670" LastEditDate="2016-01-13T07:15:10.550" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T07:15:10.550" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10655" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10653" CreationDate="2016-01-12T15:25:38.400" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_24106.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;packing tape&lt;/a&gt; it's wide enough to provide you a good grip on the pages, put it on both sides of the sheets, if you want to be able to fold your printed music for easy traveling, then place the sheets half a cm apart before sticking them to the tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T15:25:38.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10656" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-12T16:28:09.373" Score="-4" ViewCount="289" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to be able to regularly get questions that I ask on various Stack Exchange sites to appear on the HNQ list. What are some tips for getting and staying on the list? Please include tips for questions about topics that most people might not naturally know much about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11672" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T16:40:26.770" Title="What's the best way to get a Stack Exchange question on the Hot Network Questions list?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-01-12T16:46:47.803" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10656" CreationDate="2016-01-12T16:40:26.770" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Write a question that is interesting to a sizeable portion of the potential audience. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Post it at a time of day where the site is busy (so there's a larger audience before it passes off the first couple of pages of questions).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some controversy in the question would typically result in some debate and make it more likely to get to the Hot list (the Hot Questions are defined by views within the last x minutes), but writing a question that fits the Stack Exchange model while courting controversy is going to be difficult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wrote a question that (briefly) made the Hot Questions list on SciFi&amp;amp;Fantasy - it was topical (it was about the previous week's episode of Doctor Who), interesting, written in a way that was engaging (if I do say so myself), and was picked up by many of the Doctor Who fans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9955" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T16:40:26.770" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10659" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10605" CreationDate="2016-01-12T17:25:32.580" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;While not smoking in the car is the best solution, we need to recognize that many/ most smokers are addicts and find it very difficult to pass a long drive without a smoke.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The simplest way to keep rain out with a window open, regardless of the reason for opening the window, is to open the window just a small amount (a centimeter is about right), and run the ventilation fan on flow-through at a high setting.  The airflow outward will modify flow outside the window to keep all but the most direct splashes out of the window, and any foul odors generated inside the car will be exhausted as efficiently as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Worth noting that you should still use the interior ash tray; it is illegal in every state in the USA to throw burning material from a car (which might include the coal from your cigarette, when flicking ashes out the window, and certainly would include a butt that hasn't been extinguished).  In forested areas, the fine has long been as high as it can be without trespassing into felony levels, and if the act starts a wildfire it might well be charged as a felony.  And if you're going to use the ash tray anyway, I don't see much to gain by keeping the window open, other than to blow ashes around the interior of the car, defeating any purpose of keeping the car from smelling like tobacco smoke.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T17:25:32.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10660" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10661" CreationDate="2016-01-12T17:44:39.093" Score="10" ViewCount="17919" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most of the time I bring food to work, and I usually bring utensils to eat it with, but sometimes I forget and have to use some of the steelware we have at work. However, the steelware has a strong metallic taste which I dislike. My steelware at home doesn't have this metallic taste. My question, is there an easy way to remove this metallic taste from the steelware?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just do it's answer seems like a reasonable alternative that will help avoid the problem. If someone has a way of removing the taste I would still be interested to know, although it may not be possible according to the comments. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastEditorUserId="11641" LastEditDate="2016-01-15T16:35:14.460" LastActivityDate="2019-09-23T14:03:12.997" Title="How to rid steelware of metallic taste" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10660" CreationDate="2016-01-12T18:10:57.920" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of changing the properties of a metal, the easiest thing would be to permanently have your own set of steelware at the office. Use it a lunch, wash/clean it, store it in your cubicle/office. I usually have my mug and some utensils at my workplace, I rather spend a couple of minutes washing them than using things I don't feel comfortable with(I've seen how my coworkers &quot;clean&quot; the utensils)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T18:10:57.920" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10662" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10660" CreationDate="2016-01-12T18:30:45.110" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cutlery at work tastes metallic. Usually you bring your own, but when you forget, you have to use theirs. So just leave your own at work, and wash them after each use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To prevent it from getting stolen, buy cutlery with small holes in:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ydzSs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ydzSs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or drill them in yourself. Now you can pass a thin (wallet-style) chain through the holes to secure the cutlery to your desk when you're not there to avoid theft.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-09-23T14:03:12.997" LastActivityDate="2019-09-23T14:03:12.997" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10663" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10601" CreationDate="2016-01-12T19:06:01.083" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use ream(s) of printer paper.  Stable, scalable, you already have them lying around your computer area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11677" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T19:06:01.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3657" CreationDate="2016-01-12T19:10:13.573" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a long stick or pole - tent poles are awesome. Insert straight down the fill hole, pull out and measure the length of wet on the stick. Measure your tank to find out your capacity and then, using your measurements Refer to this chart to determine your oil level:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adamspetro.com/residential-heating-tank-chart&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.adamspetro.com/residential-heating-tank-chart&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, using the chart, if I had a 275H tank and I measured 10 inches on my stick then I would have about 96 gallons of fuel remaining. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11678" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T19:10:13.573" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10622" CreationDate="2016-01-12T19:52:56.787" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you pinch the bagel with both hands, thumbs inside the hole and fingers around the circumference, then use enought force to break through the crust with your thumbs (those with long nails may find this easier), then pull gently apart, but not completely, you'll have separated a portion of the bagel close to the middle.  Rotate your fingers and thumb slightly and perform the process again.  Do this repeatedly and soon you'll have two halves of the bagel, as though you'd cut them with a knife, though much more ragged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They will now fit into the toaster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For spreading, you can simply use your fingers, but if keeping your fingers clean is important or you can't wash them afterwards, use a napkin or paper towel wrapped around a finger or two to gather the spread and apply it to the bagel halves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T19:52:56.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10667" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2016-01-12T20:17:05.350" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get yourself some bottle cleaners for the natural flow bottles, they are perfect for cleaning straws for plastic cups! Our 4 year old has a few of the toddler size cups with these plastic straws and we use the natural flow cleaner brushes to clean her straws (and out three month old daughters bottles too!). They are inexpensive, and last a long time compared to having to use a new long q-tip every time you wash the straw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can pick these up everywhere that has a baby section, WalMart, Walgreens, CVS, Toys R Us, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xVmtq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xVmtq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Natural Flow Bottle Cleaners&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11678" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T20:17:05.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10668" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10660" CreationDate="2016-01-12T20:41:58.883" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Just Do It&quot; suggested leaving clean utensils at your desk every day. Another option, if you have a lunch bag that you always use to bring your food, is to have a set of utensils that you always leave in your lunch bag. When you get home, you could either wash them and put them back in your lunch bag, or put them in the sink/dishwasher and put a clean set in your lunch bag. Just so long as there's always a set in your lunch bag!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I know this is a workaround, not an actual solution for removing the metallic taste from the utensils at work. But the answer from &quot;Just Do It&quot; was well received, so I thought I'd add this workaround too.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-01-12T20:41:58.883" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10496" CreationDate="2016-01-13T07:01:01.010" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apply some drops of lemon juice and rinse it.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11695" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-01-15T11:41:29.017" LastActivityDate="2016-01-15T11:41:29.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10673" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2016-01-13T08:42:26.533" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the sudden idea to try anti freeze and it worked pretty well&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11698" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T08:42:26.533" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10674" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10678" CreationDate="2016-01-13T09:48:47.827" Score="7" ViewCount="1059" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, during Winter, the sun can get really low in the sky. Low enough that putting my visor down in my car doesn't block it. Is there any way to drive safely in these conditions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastActivityDate="2016-01-15T21:16:24.420" Title="What's the best way to deal with a low sun when driving?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10675" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-13T10:42:21.920" Score="14" ViewCount="63028" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for an easy way to check if people around me can hear any noises coming out of my (in-ear) headphones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course there's always the possibility to take the headphones off for a moment, and listen if you can hear anything while not wearing them, but since the volume and the bass isn't the same in every song, this probably isn't the way to go, if you are in public (e.g. in the train).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So has anyone got an effective and maybe more secret way to check this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8010" LastEditorUserId="21627" LastEditDate="2017-08-09T18:26:40.427" LastActivityDate="2019-03-29T18:48:15.623" Title="How to make sure nobody can hear anything when I'm listening music through my headphones" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10674" CreationDate="2016-01-13T11:11:45.307" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use 3 methods (in decreasing order of preferability and safety):  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sunglasses. Preferably polarized ones, these reduce the sun's glare without making everything else too dark. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A baseball cap: I can usually angle it to block out the sun without blocking too much else. Works reasonably well for highway driving, not so much in city traffic (you have to adjust every time you change direction).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if all else fails, I hold up my hand to block the sun. Not as safe and you can't do this long, but better some vision than none at all.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2016-01-13T15:40:43.480" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T15:40:43.480" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10674" CreationDate="2016-01-13T12:37:57.170" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most important factor with very low sun angles is to make sure the windshield is &lt;em&gt;very clean&lt;/em&gt;, both outside (easy) and &lt;em&gt;inside&lt;/em&gt;.  Cleaning the inside with glass cleaner and paper towels will remove a surprising amount of film that, if left on the glass, will scatter light, obscuring background objects (like the ones you're trying not to collide with) when strongly backlit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same applies to glasses or sunglasses you might wear; the dirtier the lenses are, the more the sunlight will glare in your eyes and obscure objects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the extreme case, park for ten minutes -- at least in temperate or tropical latitudes, if the sun is so low you can't block it at all without blocking everything, it'll be gone in that amount of time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-01-13T14:24:21.597" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T14:24:21.597" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10679" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10653" CreationDate="2016-01-13T13:33:26.590" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want the joint to be durable, stick tape on both sides especially if you want to fold along the joints. Makes sure you leave a small gap between the pages if you want to fold and make a crease along the joint. Also make sure to use a zig-zag fold(fan fold).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make the whole sheet durable, use packing tape to tape over the the whole page. This would be similar to laminating the pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11092" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T13:33:26.590" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10680" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10682" CreationDate="2016-01-13T14:43:09.040" Score="19" ViewCount="2493" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I'm sightseeing I usually like to get a printed map of the city. It is often more useful than a digital map since I usually don't have an Internet connection abroad, besides occasional Wi-Fi, and you can write on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that if I fold the map in the usual way I have to unfold completely to see the area of interest and fold it again, which is not always easy if the map is big. This process is inefficient and time consuming (and sometimes a little bit annoying), just the opposite of what I would want while sightseeing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was wondering if there were a better way to fold and unfold maps (namely fast, easy and which doesn't destroy the map).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10935" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T16:02:18.910" Title="What is the most efficient way to fold a map?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;travel&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10681" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10653" CreationDate="2016-01-13T15:32:09.973" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Just Do It&quot; and &quot;Vinod&quot; have already covered attaching the pages together. You also asked how to align the pages accurately. I suggest blu-tacking a ruler to the surface of the desk or table you are working on. Position it parallel to the edge nearest to you. When you are lining up two pages ready to stick them together, gently push the bottom edge of each page so that they both abut the ruler. That way they will be level with each other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10729" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T15:32:09.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10682" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10680" CreationDate="2016-01-13T15:42:14.453" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to fold a map in half and then maybe in half again (in the same direction) until the general area I am interested in is available on the front and back side of that &lt;em&gt;strip.&lt;/em&gt; Then I'll fold that strip in the other direction &lt;em&gt;accordion-style&lt;/em&gt; so I can flip through the folded sections like a book. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PyLe1.png&quot; alt=&quot;Map accordion-folded&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Photo by &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.flickr.com/photos/paperfolding/6918218995/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Bill Hanscom&lt;/a&gt;, licensed by &lt;a href=&quot;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Creative Commons&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I travel east or west, I simply turn the pages. If I travel north, I can simply flip the book over and continue on the other side of the book. If I travel to another section of the map entirely, it's simple enough to refold the original strip to the correct area and continue in the same manner. I can even stuff that pamphlet in my back pocket leaving it open to the right page for quick reference. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works great for those theme park maps they give you at most area attractions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-01-13T22:33:22.147" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T22:33:22.147" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10675" CreationDate="2016-01-13T16:14:09.413" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Download a sound test music file that plays a wide enough range of frequencies from bass to top, therefore you've tested them to suit almost every song on your playlist. Take out your earphones and listen. Once you wear the earphones the volume to the surroundings is reduced as the sound waves are contained within your ear, bounced around a little and dampened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One key factor to sound distribution would be the material of the casing, i.e. cheap plastic with a gap between the case and the plug wouldn't contain the sound very well. So a little tip would be to seal any crevices and around the case/plug to keep sound waves from escaping your ear!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would also recommend using the rubber plugs as these will take the shape of your ear, containing the sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T16:14:09.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10686" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10675" CreationDate="2016-01-13T16:45:03.817" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well this is a very tricky question. I would also recommend if u can wear the rubber material headset as they tend to fit into to your ears perfectly. &#xA;But apart from that u really wouldn't know if someone's already looking at u for the noise coming out of your headset&#xA;Try using the headset at home and check if it's too noisy even when it's plugged into your ears. If the sound is still coming out, ul have to think of alternatives to fulfill ur requirement  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11713" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T16:45:03.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10680" CreationDate="2016-01-13T16:56:26.553" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;After some research, I have found another great way to fold a map, called the &lt;em&gt;Miura fold&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miura_fold&quot;&gt;Miura fold&lt;/a&gt; comprises just two steps. In the first one, you fold the map in 5 parts, like a long accordion. Now you fold again in 7 parts like an accordion, but slightly turned. An image might help:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BrePl.png&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BrePl.png&quot; alt=&quot;Miura fold&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.revolutionanalytics.com/2012/02/folding-maps.html&quot;&gt;Source of the image&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Folding it in this way may seem strange, but now you can unfold it with just one movement, pulling from opposite corners. Furthermore, you can fold it again in the same way, just doing the opposite movement (an animation is shown in both links).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Extra: The Miura fold is named after a Japanese astrophysicist, who designed this fold to use in the folding of solar panels in satellites.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10935" LastEditorUserId="11345" LastEditDate="2016-01-14T16:02:18.910" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T16:02:18.910" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10688" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6975" CreationDate="2016-01-13T17:52:35.467" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're looking for adjustable sheet straps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2017-09-20T15:15:06.773" LastActivityDate="2017-09-20T15:15:06.773" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10689" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2016-01-13T17:56:55.527" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sounds like a good problem for an extension cord and a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/webhp?ion=1&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8#q=blowdryer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;BlowDryer&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T17:56:55.527" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10690" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10675" CreationDate="2016-01-13T17:57:41.360" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use your smartphone to record the sounds.  Start by placing the device next to your ear as you listen to music in your headphones, then gradually move the phone further from your ear to get an idea of how far the headphone's sound travels.  You can play back the recording to get an idea of what other people might hear.  You should also establish a control sound, like your normal speaking voice, and record that as well.  That way you can reference the headphones sounds to the control sound.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;pro-tip:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;use something other than the recording phone as the source for music in your headphones.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11715" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T17:57:41.360" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10675" CreationDate="2016-01-13T18:07:35.563" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put your headphones on a couch arm, as if the arm of the couch was to wear them. Now play your music. You can use various substitutes for the arm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11716" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T18:07:35.563" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10692" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10622" CreationDate="2016-01-13T22:16:06.533" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your car keys might work in a pinch (for cutting anyhow).  Clean them thoroughly first, of course.  For spreading, a plastic spoon works just as well as a knife.  Failing that, you can always use your finger for spreading.  A bit messy, and unhygienic if others are sharing your cream cheese, but otherwise effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10020" LastActivityDate="2016-01-13T22:16:06.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10496" CreationDate="2016-01-14T09:34:08.090" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the t-shirts for a few hours in a mix of water and vinegar, then wash them. I have tested this. It works&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11739" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T09:34:08.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10696" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10202" CreationDate="2016-01-14T12:21:13.547" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The sensors used have a range of x meters. One have to be in that range to interrupt the sensor which will in turn trigger the light/s. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best approach - look out for sensor and judge the range. If you are in the range zone, it should trigger the lights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T12:21:13.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9874" CreationDate="2016-01-14T14:49:27.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;New denim clothing they may have &quot;loose dye&quot; in them, so yeah wash them several times in cold water to wash the loose dye out, from then on you can wash them with your other clothes, but I'd recommend washing them with dark colours and turning them inside out stops them rubbing against the other clothes and rubbing off the dye. That's all I can suggest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T14:49:27.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6164" CreationDate="2016-01-14T15:54:09.297" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a small plastic baggie and put a travel toothbrush, toothpaste, toothpick, portable mirror, and another teeny brush inside of it. Take it to lunch with you. You can keep it in your pocket. Go to the bathroom after lunch and clean your teeth. I kind of basically have to do this cuz i have braces and rubber bands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11745" LastEditorUserId="11745" LastEditDate="2016-01-14T15:59:25.247" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T15:59:25.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10699" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10523" CreationDate="2016-01-14T17:01:43.373" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most chairs today are made and designed for the greatest comfort while seated. There are actual equations that can find the best ergonomic design specifics for a persons stature. &lt;p&gt;  In regards to your question it sounds to me as if you would prefer to sit with your arms at &lt;em&gt;shoulder level&lt;/em&gt;? If so I'd just like to suggest that a person with knowledge in physiology or ergonomics should be consulted for advice as to any adverse repercussions sitting in this position may have to the body (specifically the shoulder/neck parts).   So modifying an existing chair so the arms are about 12-14 inches higher (or the seat is 12-14 inches lower) is the challenge. &lt;p&gt;  My first thought was imagining a chair-type that would fit your design standards. It took some scanning and than I thought of a few summers in Maine at a friends cabin. The 'Adirondack'-style chair is extremely close to your specifications. With some simple design modifications to the arms and cleaver woodworking skills it shouldn't take very long to construct the chair of your dreams. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11748" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T17:01:43.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10700" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10497" CreationDate="2016-01-14T17:18:15.863" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drill a 1/4 inch hole through the edges of the front and back cover. Install  &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00004Y68Y&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;brass grommets&lt;/a&gt; . Now all you need is an appropriate &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00004SQL5&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;padlock&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11748" LastActivityDate="2016-01-14T17:18:15.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10702" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5621" CreationDate="2016-01-15T13:53:29.437" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heat the pita until it's soft. Make a small slit in one end with a serrated knife. Then insert fingers and work open the rest of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11767" LastActivityDate="2016-01-15T13:53:29.437" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5621" CreationDate="2016-01-15T15:08:11.867" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put it down flat on the counter, put you knife down, flat on the counter.&#xA;Put / poke the knife into the (heated) pita and cut it open. Because of the handle the blade itself will be lifted from the counter just enough to be in the middle of the height of the pita.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The knife will be stable and the pita as well. This is a proven technique (by me :-).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-01-15T15:08:11.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10707" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10674" CreationDate="2016-01-15T21:16:24.420" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally, I find that my brow protrudes just enough that I can turn my face downwards then raise my eyes to see the road ahead with the sun blocked by my brow bone. Most people I suggest this to say it doesn't work though, so maybe I have a little more Neanderthal DNA than most.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sunglasses always seem to make it worse in my experience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2016-01-15T21:16:24.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10710" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10722" CreationDate="2016-01-16T09:42:42.450" Score="7" ViewCount="23513" Body="&lt;p&gt;I lost a battery cover for my TV remote control. It is similar to the one in this photo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hRHPi.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;remote control and battery cover&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is a very old model TV so I don't think replacement parts are available. What would make a good substitute battery cover?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally something which is easily removable and replaceable when the batteries need to be changed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My initial thought was tape but I am not sure this would work as the batteries wouldn't be kept secure and would likely lose contact with the terminals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1444" LastActivityDate="2021-04-02T16:02:28.670" Title="What can I use to replace a missing battery cover?" Tags="&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10711" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10712" CreationDate="2016-01-16T16:13:05.990" Score="4" ViewCount="316" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I moved out of mom &amp;amp; dads last year. I've saved every bank statement, every bill, every home insurance letter, basically everything piece of mail that wasn't a credit card offer. My desk is a mess and it's totally overwhelming, I want to be able to use my desk again, but aside from throw everything into a folder, I have no idea of how to start organizing it. When I was living with my parents, I just had a three ring binder that I organized my taxes and a few other odds and ends in, but being a home owner comes with a tremendous amount of monthly paperwork, and I'm not sure how to start on getting it organized. Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T00:34:09.900" Title="How can I effectively organize disparate files?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10712" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10711" CreationDate="2016-01-16T16:13:05.990" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;After some searching I found an excellent system. Obviously, you probably need to start with a filing cabinet, but alphabetical order won't help much because of all the different files, and for one credit card related file, you might put &quot;Credit card&quot; and on another you might put &quot;Amazon card&quot;, and they would get filed completely differently regardless of the heading you put on them. I've found that using differently colored hanging file folders as seperators works well for me, I have several simple one word headings for various subjects on the colored folders, while items of that subject type go behind the folder. I went ahead and cut the colored folders in half - I don't want to file directly into those folders, they are simply organizers. Here is a photo of my example. Hope it helps anyone with the same issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qjsqF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qjsqF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2016-01-16T16:13:05.990" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10713" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-17T05:38:40.953" Score="0" ViewCount="1229" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often eat in a cafeteria with a salad bar.  Given the order in which they lay out the ingredients, I start with lettuce or spinach, then add other vegetables and ingredients on top. The plates they provide are fairly small, so the salad starts to heap up.  Then when I go to eat it, every time I put in my fork, bits and pieces of lettuce and vegetables fall from the stack, off the plate, and onto the table.  By the time I'm done, the table is littered with ranch-besmeared leafy objects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Short of making very small salads, is there a better way to proceed?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ingredients I often put in my salads include:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lettuce&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spinach (raw leaves)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tomatoes (sliced)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mushrooms (sliced)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kidney beans&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Onions (thinly sliced)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shredded cheese&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dressing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Croutons&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would be nice if I can get a reasonable mix of multiple vegetables and dressing in each bite (so picking beans and tomatoes off the top one by one would not be ideal).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4445" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T16:03:48.597" Title="How can I eat salad without making a mess?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10714" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10713" CreationDate="2016-01-17T12:02:44.760" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Always take 10% food less on plate than it's capacity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plate - In case of salads, salads are often loose. Put each item on your plate so that when you apply dressing/spices/toppings they are distributed to each item.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While eating - Take use of knife to push the salad onto your fork forming your desired stack which should be in manageable size to pick up and eat (this is helpful when you have to be less casual and be more in etiquette)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Casually, you can dispense with the stabbing and try scooping. This is my preferred method (when not in public). It involves swooping into the salad, lifting out a platform of leaves with a few salad accouterments balanced precariously on top, and getting it into your mouth before it all tumbles back into the bowl.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would also be a helpful article &lt;a href=&quot;http://spoonuniversity.com/live/struggles-eating-salad/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-01-17T12:02:44.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10713" CreationDate="2016-01-17T17:29:35.350" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes salads are more easily eaten out of a &lt;strong&gt;bowl or other container with sides&lt;/strong&gt; without spilling over. See if they make such dishware available in other sections of the cafeteria. If the cafeteria has soup (for example), you may find some bowls there. Look around; you may be able to find alternative tableware in other sections of the cafeteria. Alternatively, &lt;strong&gt;you may be able to bring your own&lt;/strong&gt; (if they allow that). You'll be much less likely to spill using a bowl or a larger container than a tiny plate. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-01-18T02:02:23.023" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T02:02:23.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10716" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10723" CreationDate="2016-01-17T20:42:09.317" Score="26" ViewCount="6735" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love oranges. They are very juicy and I really like its flavour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that I don't know how to peel them efficiently and every time I struggle to peel them well. When I do it, I usually don't peel too deep and there is a lot of that white inner peel left in the orange so I have to remove it by hand, which is very time consuming. When I try to peel deeper I end up cutting the slices and making a mess and wasting part of the orange.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tend to make an horizontal cut first and cutting in a circular motion until I &quot;peel&quot; the entire orange, but that doesn't seem to work for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that I don't mind to get my fingers or the table sticky, I just want to peel an orange in less time that I actually spend eating it, it is a little bit frustrating wasting that time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10935" LastActivityDate="2021-01-16T13:55:50.013" Title="How to peel an orange?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10713" CreationDate="2016-01-17T20:42:13.323" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put it in a wrap, roll it up tight and munch munch munch :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-01-17T22:04:05.240" LastActivityDate="2016-01-17T22:04:05.240" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10718" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10719" CreationDate="2016-01-17T21:23:31.600" Score="24" ViewCount="4327" Body="&lt;p&gt;I shop at a wide variety of grocery stores, around the country. Most grocery store chains offer better prices if you check out using a 'membership card' of some sort. Unfortunately, most chains are pretty regional, and I'm really not interested in signing up with all 20 of the grocery stores I shop at in any given year... to say nothing of the privacy implications of allowing the grocery chains to track my every purchase.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get access to these better prices without signing up for a card myself?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1300" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T14:32:48.163" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T14:32:48.163" Title="How can I get access to Supermarket 'membership' discounts without signing up for a card?" Tags="&lt;shopping&gt;&lt;privacy&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10718" CreationDate="2016-01-17T21:23:31.600" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most checkout systems will allow you to enter a phone number, in lieu of presenting an actual physical card. While you can guess at a number by using famous numbers like &lt;strong&gt;867-5309&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;555-5555&lt;/strong&gt; with a local area code, I find a much more reliable method is to use my smartphone to look up the &lt;em&gt;phone number of the store at which I'm shopping&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since most stores have a 'store card' tied to the stores phone number, you can just enter this number at checkout, and it will often work just fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1300" LastActivityDate="2016-01-17T21:23:31.600" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10716" CreationDate="2016-01-17T21:27:17.513" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing I have found to work is to just cut the orange in four 'quadrants' (use 'vertical cuts, not 'horizontal' ones). The pieces can then be peeled by hand from the corners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method is to just get enough 'yellow' off from a band around the 'equator', then slice it in half and then eat it from the edges. When you have eaten enough you can turn it inside out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of the oranges these days can also be peeled almost like tangerines.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2016-01-17T21:27:17.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10716" CreationDate="2016-01-17T22:03:06.887" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;I really like the Tupperware Orange Peeler. It is used by dragging the hook end around the orange skin, which opens the peel up all the way to the flesh of the orange. Then it's a simple matter of getting under the skin with the flat end, then peeling the skin off with your fingers. It's a really handy tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bOGGC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bOGGC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B005M7B82U&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here's a couple available on amazon.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastEditorUserId="8207" LastEditDate="2016-03-10T03:37:53.843" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T03:37:53.843" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10710" CreationDate="2016-01-17T22:15:20.987" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fold a piece of cardboard to the required size, and make sure it is thick enough to put some pressure on the batteries to hold them in place. Then secure the cardboard into position with some cloth tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastActivityDate="2016-01-17T22:15:20.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10723" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10716" CreationDate="2016-01-18T00:14:40.923" Score="27" Body="&lt;p&gt;That question has been &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/q/53997/33059&quot;&gt;asked on cooking.stackexchange&lt;/a&gt; before, and &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/a/53998/33059&quot;&gt;the answer by Jolenealaska&lt;/a&gt; (and originally by blogger &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tablespoon.com/posts/youve-been-peeling-an-orange-wrong/14800c66-27f2-4715-9936-d299ec7bfa9f&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;E is for Eat&lt;/a&gt;) quite qualifies as a life hack:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, you cut off both ends of the orange, make a vertical cut along one side, and then unroll the whole orange.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vowOmm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vowOmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iQrzZm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iQrzZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried this myself and it works, however results may vary depending on type and freshness of the orange.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a nice animation of the whole process in the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tablespoon.com/posts/youve-been-peeling-an-orange-wrong/14800c66-27f2-4715-9936-d299ec7bfa9f&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;original blog post&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another quick way is to eat the orange while standing in the shower. Peeling is a lot quicker if you don't have to avoid a mess. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have never tried this myself, but the process is apparently quite enjoyable for some, there is even a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reddit.com/r/ShowerOrange/top/?sort=top&amp;amp;t=all&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;subreddit dedicated to eating oranges  in the shower&lt;/a&gt;, with tons of pictures. (&lt;em&gt;warning&lt;/em&gt;: if you click on this link, confirm you are over 18, and then open selected posts, you may, surprisingly enough, see naked people eating an orange in the shower)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2179" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:37.127" LastActivityDate="2016-01-19T21:46:48.240" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10718" CreationDate="2016-01-18T03:03:05.907" Score="28" Body="&lt;p&gt;At most of our local stores, the cashiers keep a card at the checkout counter. I think it may be mostly for people who forget their own card, but I've found that if I'm honest &amp;amp; just say I'd like the same discounts without having to register, they run that card through. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1553" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T03:03:05.907" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10725" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-18T03:59:03.543" Score="8" ViewCount="22939" Body="&lt;p&gt;Someone in my house apparently forgot about a gallon of milk in the fridge for a few months, and now the fridge smells really bad. How can I get rid of this smell, aside from the obvious &quot;throw out the milk&quot;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1216" LastActivityDate="2016-01-26T13:52:56.883" Title="How can I remove the smell of spoiled milk from my fridge?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10726" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10718" CreationDate="2016-01-18T05:48:47.203" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;I visit Las Vegas once a year and sure enough never remember to prior year's card. So I just go up to the service desk and ask for a new card and say &quot;I'll fill in the form later and bring the form back next time as I'm in a rush now&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Always been given a card and it always works. Never returned a form and even the prior year's cards work when I remember to take them. You probably don't get all discounts but the ones on the shelf for carrying a card always work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11797" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T05:48:47.203" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10727" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10716" CreationDate="2016-01-18T06:13:12.660" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found I can reliably peel the entire orange&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;without splitting any of the inner slices&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;without causing drips&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;quickly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I do this by starting at the tip where the stem was attached.  If my thumb nail is long enough, I can dig it into the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fillet_(mechanics)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fillet&lt;/a&gt; between the 'nub' for the stem and the globe of the fruit.  Or, I can gently use a tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I only need to get the nub separating in one direction, then I can peel it off in a spiral.  I maintain a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.matter.org.uk/matscicdrom/manual/di.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;breaking angle&lt;/a&gt; that does two things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;maintain an even-width separation of the peel&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;avoid strain that rips the slices' skin (causing a leak)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The trick of this is really to take small tears of the rind - about ~20deg. arc (or 1/16 the diameter).  This will let you re-adjust to deviation the the rind.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you approach the equator of the orange you can pull around 45deg of rind at a time, but if you get into that groove then you'll take too much when you reach the other end, and you'll tear a slice or break the rind strip.  It's usually easy to 'recover' and continue peeling, but you'll probably cause a slice to leak, in order to get started.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;At this point the whole rind is off, and you can gently pull the slices apart individually. Pull 'pole to pole and you won't get drips.  Then pull each slice off the rest by pulling along the inner straight portion of the slice.  Pull evenly along that [which used to be] the axis, and be delicate of the breaking angle here, and you won't get any drips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your hands will get a bit 'oily' from the orange rind, but you won't ever get them wet-sticky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember to 'settle' the orange rind down into one hand, so that you make a little 'basket' for the slices that you have yet to eat.  This will keep everything as neat, clean and sanitary as was the orange rind and your hands when you started.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's best is that I need no tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11798" LastEditorUserId="11798" LastEditDate="2021-01-13T18:17:10.987" LastActivityDate="2021-01-13T18:17:10.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10728" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7514" CreationDate="2016-01-18T06:24:03.507" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an extra bit of time, you can reserve some of your morning drink and add it to the bowl after eating.  Just 2 tablespoons at most.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Swirl this around the bowl to coat the reaming food and then use your spoon to scrape down the sides.  You can do this in one continuous motion by holding the spoon steading, and rotating the bowl against it, like you're &lt;a href=&quot;http://s72.photobucket.com/user/rbuniv/media/Block%20Rims/DSCN0405.jpg.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;'lathing'&lt;/a&gt; the bowl.  It's easier if you use a spatula.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works well with milk if your breakfast was oatmeal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The remainder can be wiped with a napkin, cloth, or left until washing all is convenient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11798" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T06:24:03.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10729" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10725" CreationDate="2016-01-18T07:19:34.427" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, this happens so many times in our lives everyday. Not just milk, but with anything that we may leave too long in the refrigerator tends to leave a pungent smell after its get spoiled, especially given the fact the the fridge remains closed all the time. Now the trick is to eradicate the odour from the fridge. The best options for this are &lt;strong&gt;citrus fruits&lt;/strong&gt;. Lime and oranges are perhaps the best solutions for this problem. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place a few &lt;strong&gt;orange peels&lt;/strong&gt; in the fridge, make sure they are fresh for maximum effect.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, you could keep a small open container, with freshly squeezed &lt;strong&gt;lime juice&lt;/strong&gt; near the vents of the fridge. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Or you could cut a &lt;strong&gt;few pieces of fresh lemons/ lime&lt;/strong&gt; and place them near the vents.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Citrus smell always overpowers other odours. But make sure you replace the peels regularly as the peels tend to dry up (by then it loses all its fragrance).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTE&lt;/strong&gt;: BE SURE TO THROW OUT THE MILK, ALTHOUGH IT MAY APPEAR TO BE AN OBVIOUS SOLUTION, YOU SHOULD DO THAT FIRST. &lt;BR&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3OSkB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3OSkB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RTRdJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RTRdJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastEditorUserId="11813" LastEditDate="2016-01-18T13:18:58.367" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T13:18:58.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10730" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5621" CreationDate="2016-01-18T10:29:55.600" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw a guy working in a Kebab shop in Jordan use an unforgettable technique:  full sized razor knife/box cutter to cut and open pita bread &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11806" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T10:29:55.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10731" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-18T12:16:47.043" Score="16" ViewCount="1160" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've tried a lot of things to stop biting my nails but with no success. &#xA;If there's something you have tried and worked, please share your advice and good practices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10867" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-01-25T13:53:08.193" LastActivityDate="2020-04-06T06:44:41.940" Title="How to stop biting my nails?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2016-01-18T12:27:22.320" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dab hot sauce on your nails and let it dry out, this should cause you to stop very fast. This is a very easy method but can be painful. If you find out that you actually enjoy the pain, there are some nail polishes with denatonium benzoate (a very bitter substance).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T12:27:22.320" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10733" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10710" CreationDate="2016-01-18T13:32:46.050" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even easier than the cardboard mentioned by Adam is paper, because that's always available. By folding a sheet of paper enough times you can get any thickness you want, by folding creatively you can even get different thickness in different places. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use tape to secure it. Make sure to cover the entirety of the paper with tape, otherwise any part of the paper that comes into contact with skin while holding the remote will start to crumble and make a mess after a few months. Normal scotch tape (transparent adhesive tape) will do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind that ripping at the ends of the tape seems to be part of human nature, so you may need to replace it occasionally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1792" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T13:32:46.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10734" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10573" CreationDate="2016-01-18T13:37:26.387" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Extension cords can cause a significant loss of audio quality, unless you use USB headsets and USB extension cables. There's also the issue of self strangulation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since all the other answers already require additional hardware, let's offer a foolproof solution: &lt;strong&gt;Use a wireless headset&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To address your concerns, you can either search for a headset that doesn't buzz on disconnect, or use &lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/bluetooth-headset-that-wont-buzz-when-idle-too-long.785764/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this workaround&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Loop an extra audio file in the background with volume set to 1%. You won't hear anything, but the connection won't turn off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1792" LastEditorUserId="1792" LastEditDate="2016-01-18T13:45:21.117" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T13:45:21.117" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10735" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10713" CreationDate="2016-01-18T14:16:52.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't get big items such as lettuce leaves and it shouldn't be as messy.  You can even eat it with a spoon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At my job, we once had a catered salad bar for lunch but the caterer forgot the lettuce.  We all filled our bowls up with our favorite vegetables and toppings and didn't miss the lettuce at all.  Now I often skip the lettuce even when it's available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T14:16:52.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10736" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-18T15:45:54.810" Score="2" ViewCount="182" Body="&lt;p&gt;Frequently I have a problem of pebble getting inside of my sandals from back side (red in the image). It travels through the sandal forcefully as I try to remove it without actually removing the sandals (white line in image). That pebble is thrown in front when I give it angular momentum to forcefully remove it (the yellow line). There are two problems I feel.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/npQsl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/npQsl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1  -  The pain it gives me as it hurts. And removing it by removing sandals within the public does not feel good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2  -  (rare case) Some times the pebble that goes from the sandal (in direction of yellow line) it &quot;hits somebody&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any life hack to prevent the pebble from coming within sandals at the first place?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-02-06T04:57:54.627" LastActivityDate="2016-02-06T04:57:54.627" Title="What is the most efficient method to tackle pebble in sandal?" Tags="&lt;walking&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10736" CreationDate="2016-01-18T15:56:37.390" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest way to prevent pebbles under your foot is to wear a form of sandal with enclosed heel, toe, and instep.  It's called a &quot;shoe&quot; or, in a more extreme form, a &quot;boot&quot;.  Shoes, and especially boots, are much more resistant to pebble (and, to a lesser extent, sand) getting under the foot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T15:56:37.390" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10738" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-18T16:12:03.563" Score="0" ViewCount="748" Body="&lt;p&gt;If a driveway has a fairly steep (~15 degrees?) incline, is there a good hack to use that incline to help keep it less snowed-in during heavy snowfalls - say, 1 foot at least?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I considered using cardboard from large boxes on the driveway, but it's too big to be realistically covered; and if the snow is wet, the cardboard becomes soggy and at best, rips up when trying to move cardboard+snow; at worst, freezes to driveway itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Salting is the obvious first approach, and the incline clearly helps as the melted snowwater flows downhill; but for a large snowfall it is clearly nowhere near enough to make even a small improvement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1549" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T16:56:19.020" Title="How to keep an inclined driveway clear of snow?" Tags="&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10739" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10744" CreationDate="2016-01-18T16:35:18.020" Score="6" ViewCount="43992" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I keep glasses free of fogging from my breath, when wearing ski mask in cold weather?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that, when breathing out, the hot wet breath gets channeled by the mask upwards - both around the sides of the nose inside the mask; and along the mask surface on the outside; and both paths meet cold glasses resulting in immediate fogging when the water from the breath condenses on the cold surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Constraints:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The glasses are NOT optional - neither taking them off completely, nor wearing contacts, is possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, buying special glasses that look like shop safety glasses or swimming goggles, is not an option for the same reason - they don't come in correct prescription and thus are as unfeasible as going without glasses in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Covering my glasses in some &lt;em&gt;chemical is something my optometrist strongly advised against&lt;/em&gt;. As such, my question is different from &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/10576/preventing-glasses-from-fogging-up-when-wearing-scarf&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt;, which seems to be concentrated around treating your glasses with some fog-prevention solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;To clarify, &amp;quot;not using a mask&amp;quot; isn't a desired solution either. The whole point is to wear a mouth/nose covering mask!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;I apologize if the term ski mask is an in-accurate one, since mos ski masks cover upper part of the face and mine doesn't - it's kind of a cross between a ski mask and motorcycle face mask. Here's kind of what it looks like:&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8aeOp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8aeOp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1549" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-07-15T23:16:56.163" Title="How can I keep glasses free of fogging from my breath, when wearing ski mask in cold weather?" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10740" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10725" CreationDate="2016-01-18T16:43:42.263" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Undiluted tomato juice - wipe the whole of the fridge over with it, including the racks and shelves, then wipe it off, and use a clean cloth with clean water as a final step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally, I think its quicker to do a proper fridge clean, but you'll need Milton or sterilizing fluid (such as that used for babies bottles). Dilute according to the instructions, use a clean cloth in the solution, wipe over the entire fridge, wash the racks and shelves and anything else you can remove that isn't food. No need to rinse off, just dry the interior with a dry cloth afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T16:43:42.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10739" CreationDate="2016-01-18T17:15:56.027" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider a different type of mask, one that leaves your mouth and nose uncovered and thus won't channel your moist breath onto your cold lenses.  Yes, it'll let your face get a little colder, but that's the trade off here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T17:15:56.027" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10742" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10738" CreationDate="2016-01-18T17:20:42.473" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a heavy, reinforced plastic tarpaulin large enough to cover the driveway (or multiple standard tarps, lapped with the ones toward the top of the hill over the lower ones), and make sure it's laid out before the snow gets well started.  Once the snow has stopped, find the bottom corners of each tarp and drag the tarp down slope, taking the snow with it.  Once it's clear of the driveway, drag the corners back over the tarp to clear the snow off the tarp itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T17:20:42.473" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10743" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10739" CreationDate="2016-01-18T17:24:17.087" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get hold of an oxygen mask or similar, and attach rubber sheet to act as an &quot;in-only&quot; check valve on the exhaust vents.  Connect a piece of tubing to the oxygen inlet, and route that tube down your neck and into your coat.  Your exhalations will go in a location that won't fog your glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T17:24:17.087" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10744" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10739" CreationDate="2016-01-18T17:52:54.207" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;From cycling experience (read: significant breathing activity and wind. And once standing at traffic lights, the wind which usually blows away the wet breath is gone and glasses tend to fog immediately). I didn't find a way to keep the nose covered. i.e. use a ski mask designed to cover mouth and nose which is a bit generous in the size of the eye whole and pull the lower rim under your nose. Otherwise you'll always have small gaps next to your nose which perfectly channel the air upwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second ingredient is train to breath in the right direction. Sounds pretty dull, and is annyoing in the beginning, sorry for that. Anyway, depending on what your &quot;neutral jaw position&quot; is (assuming mouth breathing) your exhaust air goes horizontally or slightly upwards or slightly downwards. Try to find a comfortable new neutral position, slightly more opened, the jaw slightly more back and you don't fog your glasses. (really really not much, just a slightly different neutral position. No force, nothing uncomfortable. The annoying thing is that it takes concentration in the beginning because a single breath in upwards and your glasses are white).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leaving the field of ski masks, these stiff neoprene face masks for mountainbiking (&lt;a href=&quot;http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_384027_1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt; were the first i found on google) are worth considering. Also worn lower than intended by the manufacturer! I use them as a &quot;stiff scarf&quot; protecting the lower face from wind, due to its stiffness it cannot slip down even if you move your head in all directions. Eventually I switched to those and keep the skimask for really really cold days. Crucial aspect: not the neutral looking soft ones which are sold for winter cycling, but the stiff ones with drawings to look badass … preposterous, I know, but if the manufacturers don't get the target groups right, what can I do&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11823" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-01-18T19:03:17.470" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T19:03:17.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9465" CreationDate="2016-01-18T18:10:11.300" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have made a research about dust at home, because it is a reason for alergic reactions. And here is what I've found:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Common sources of dust:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clothes, blankets, and other fabric which releases tiny pieces in the air when we move them&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;old newspapers and magazines or other paper which degrades over time and also produce dust&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;human skin&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;animal skin, hair, feathers&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dust coming from outside with the air through doors and windows&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dirty shoes. The wet dirt which becomes dust when dried&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Items that collect lots of dust over time are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;carpets&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;blankets&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fluffy covers of furniture&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;curtains&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you move around in your room you put in the air the dust which lays on the floor or on chairs, tables, beds. To reduce all this dust you have to clean it regularly. When all those surfaces are clean there will be less dust in the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best solution is to remove all the carpets, fluffy covers, heavy curtains. Instead cover the floor with laminate or other hard material which can be cleaned with wet microfiber cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to say goodbye to your carpets then you have to vacuum them twice a week and beat them outside each two or three months. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clean the floor and the furniture with wet microfiber cloth when you spot traces of accumulated dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove all old newspapers and magazines.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep your clothes in a wardrobe. Pack in boxes or bags the clothes which you don't wear in the current season.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-01-18T18:46:27.067" LastActivityDate="2016-01-18T18:46:27.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10718" CreationDate="2016-01-19T01:39:51.057" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many ways, though in some cases it depends on the store policy and/or their staff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can just ask for a card, without saying anything about agreeing to fill out the form. I have done this many times, and unless it's a credit card, Radio Shack, an actual membership with a fee like Costco, or a department store or something, I have never (at supermarkets or the non-drug parts of drug stores) seen staff want me to fill out the form before using it. It would just slow them down to wait for you to fill it out, and even when there is no one behind me in line, staff have given me cards and even encouraged me not to fill out the form.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can say you don't have a card, and many staff will use their own card, or the register's card.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can ask your friends and family if they have such a card, and whether they mind if you use their number for it (usually the phone number). The cards usually come in family packs anyway with four or more cards for each form, so they might even have a spare card to share with you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can also trade/share cards with your friends, or strangers, or use cards you find lying around. I wouldn't recommend giving away cards to untrusted people IF they have your actual information, however, as both stores and law enforcement may try to use shopping history as evidence in lawsuits and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yro.slashdot.org/story/05/01/29/030223/safeway-club-card-leads-to-bogus-arson-arrest&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;criminal charges&lt;/a&gt;. (All the more reason to not give out your information, though.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9838" LastActivityDate="2016-01-19T01:39:51.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10751" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9465" CreationDate="2016-01-19T10:14:59.290" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the spirit of providing simple lazy solutions, you may want to consider a vacuuming robot. These can be configured to remove all dust from the floor daily. If the dust stays on the floor it only needs a small amount of wind and it will enter the air again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These only work reasonably well if the flat satisfies a long list of constraints, so they're not always a good solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1792" LastActivityDate="2016-01-19T10:14:59.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10753" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10716" CreationDate="2016-01-19T12:40:07.257" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A way to do this without any (artificial) tools and without any wastage of orange (unlike in &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/10723/11854&quot;&gt;the accepted answer&lt;/a&gt;) is to use your teeth: Put the orange in your mouth and sink your incisors into the skin of the orange until you feel them penetrate the skin into the interior of the orange. Then, simply pull the orange away from your teeth and your teeth will peel away the skin. Once you have a piece torn away from the orange, the rest of the skin is easy to pull off with your fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11854" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-01-19T12:40:07.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10716" CreationDate="2016-01-19T14:15:09.887" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use my fingers/nails to peel oranges (and I have peeled a lot - I consume a few of them almost every day). If the orange is soft it's easy, hard ones take some dedication and sometimes I use a pencil to make the initial puncture and go from there, but I always get the job done.&#xA;If some of that white inner peel is left on the orange, I eat it - it's tasteless anyway so why bother removing it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11858" LastActivityDate="2016-01-19T14:15:09.887" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10755" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10757" CreationDate="2016-01-19T15:02:31.443" Score="0" ViewCount="1092" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have in my room a porcelain statue given to me by my mother. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This morning, I forgot the statue's location and it fell to the ground. Fortunately, it didn't break completely, but its neck was separated from its body.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The broken surfaces are smooth/clear enough to just use some kind of glue and join them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have a &quot;super glue&quot; or anything like that at hand right now, but I'm curious if I can use another substance to join these porcelain pieces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, as the title says:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I use to rejoin porcelain broken pieces?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10254" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-02-06T05:03:14.253" LastActivityDate="2017-03-06T14:49:28.480" Title="What can I use to rejoin porcelain broken pieces?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10756" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10775" CreationDate="2016-01-19T16:58:52.860" Score="17" ViewCount="109544" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently bought this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/corsair-gaming-h2100-wireless-dolby-7-1-gaming-headset-eu&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Corsair Gaming Headset&lt;/a&gt;. I also wear glasses, which have thick library temples. It sometimes feels a bit uncomfortable when I'm wearing the headset, and the glasses' temples burrow into my head a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a good way of preventing/avoiding this? That is, short of tilting the glasses so the temples rest above the headset, 'cause that causes distortions and kinda defeats the purpose of me wearing the glasses in the first place. Also, while retaining the best sound experience the headset can possibly give me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4850" LastActivityDate="2018-05-23T05:00:30.777" Title="How can I wear my headset and glasses in a way that doesn't hurt?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10757" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10755" CreationDate="2016-01-19T17:00:28.257" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An experienced hand with slow-setting two-part epoxy (sometimes called araldite) is probably perferred over cyanoacrylate, but the water-thin super glue would be the best second choice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For epoxy, you'd ensure the glue is mixed thoroughly, apply a thin coat to one surface, join the parts and clamp them in place, ignoring glue that squeezes out of the joint (it'll be easy to remove from the glossy glazed surface after it cures).  Don't disturb the joint until the full curing time has passed, and keep it in a warm room (above 20 C).  Once fully cured, the excess glue can be easily chipped off the glossy surface and carefully trimmed even with the glaze with a razor blade or similar thin, sharp blade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For thin super glue, you'd join the parts dry, apply a minimum drop of glue at the join, and let it draw into the joint.  If the joint area is large, you may need a second drop.  Curing may take minutes, rather than seconds, on a non-porous material, but can be accelerated by breathing your moist, warm breath on the joint.  Be careful not to use too much; it's difficult to remove cleanly, even from glossy surfaces, and there's a hazard of gluing your fingers to the statue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The down side of this is that either glue will preclude a second try with the other, so it may be sensible to intentionally break a cheap item of the same material, to gain practice gluing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-19T17:00:28.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10758" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2016-01-19T18:04:09.407" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To soften butter,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;microwave&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;[This method works best for softening butter to use as a spread.]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;place the butter in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on 30 percent&#xA;  power (defrost) for 15 seconds. (This will not melt the butter)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Warm water bath&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If still in hurry, Set the butter over a &lt;strong&gt;warm water bath&lt;/strong&gt;.&#xA;  **&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cut up the butter&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Divide and rule method - cut the butter block into small chunks.&#xA;  Smaller chunks will rapidly &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;absorb outer heat/ release inner&#xA;  cold&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; compared to bigger chunk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are other methods like below which may take more time than above methods, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Beat it:&lt;/strong&gt; Use electric mixer to beat the butter block and get job done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pound the butter:&lt;/strong&gt; Store the butter block into a locked bag and use roller on the bag to flatten the butter. It will give you slim block but still cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2016-01-19T18:04:09.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2016-01-19T18:49:21.997" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pad the temple covers with a foam pad intended for that purpose, or with a foam rubber pen cover. BTW, I find wearing the temples &lt;em&gt;over&lt;/em&gt; my ears for a while gives a break from the constant pressure on the head itself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You might get an inexpensive second pair of glasses and bend the temple pieces so they can be attached to the headset frame or cushions, perhaps with glue.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-01-19T18:49:21.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10760" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-19T18:49:32.417" Score="2" ViewCount="1217" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I have an Afterglow headset and I use it very frequently. After a while of wearing it though my ears start to hurt and a blister has developed on one of my ears. &lt;em&gt;How can I make them more comfortable?&lt;/em&gt; The blister developed on the anti helix of the ear (I believe that is what it is called)and I typically wear them 6 hours a day. Here is a picture of the ear cushioning on the headphones.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PaWPmm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PaWPmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All help is appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11866" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2016-01-31T22:59:00.447" LastActivityDate="2016-01-31T22:59:00.447" Title="Headphones are uncomfortable to wear" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-01-25T16:43:26.237" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10761" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10725" CreationDate="2016-01-19T20:11:36.670" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vinegar. Vinegar is an excellent cleaning tool. Clean the entirety of the fridge with vinegar (especially the place where the milk was), and then wait. The vinegar smell might be even worse than spoiled milk, but it will leave about a day or two after the cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2016-01-19T20:11:36.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10762" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-20T01:14:15.147" Score="2" ViewCount="976" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think I've damaged the USB power socket on my Samsung Galaxy Note 4.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried it on a couple of different cables, and for both of them I have difficulty getting the phone to charge unless it's in a particular position, usually leaning the phone against something. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there a reliable way of getting the cable to fit? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How can I prevent this damage? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4244" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-22T21:36:56.200" LastActivityDate="2016-02-22T21:36:56.200" Title="Fixing a micro usb socket." Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;cables&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10760" CreationDate="2016-01-20T11:57:27.097" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sounds as if you're experiencing some kind of dermatological skin reaction, probably to the black material used over the padding. If this is the case, you'd expect a lot of irritation and redness on the skin as well as blistering, and would mean you're hypersensitive to whatever it is, and you need to get new headphones which do not include that material. Otherwise, you could try sticking some other, natural material such as cotton over the padding so it's not in contact with your skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is an alternative possibility though - it could be because the earphones are so tight they're exerting undue pressure on your ears, which would also explain the pain and possibly the blister, where the skin's been rubbed or compressed too much for too long. In which case, you need a new headset which fits more comfortably.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-01-20T11:57:27.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10765" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10762" CreationDate="2016-01-20T12:16:22.133" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you describe sounds very much as if the electrical contacts inside the phone's USB socket have gotten bent, or the connection to the phone's circuit board is damaged.  If the latter, a skilled person with the correct tools (very fine tipped soldering tool and thin electronic solder) might be able to repair the board, but if the former, the only reliable repair would be to replace the circuit board on which the socket is mounted.  With a phone a generation or two old like the Note 4, it's likely this can be done at reasonable cost with tested used parts if you can do the work yourself, but it's likely the labor cost will make it more cost effective to replace the entire phone if you have to pay someone to do the work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To prevent a repeat of this sort of damage, be sure not to apply any force to the USB cable plug other than pushing it directly into the socket, or pulling it straight out.  Any significant force bending the plug toward either flat surface will tend to either bend the contacts or shell, or break the connections to the circuit board.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-20T12:16:22.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10766" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10725" CreationDate="2016-01-20T12:30:30.957" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Clean your fridge. Ideally gradually use up what's in it so it's nearly empty already, then:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn it off&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Empty it out&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take out all the shelves and drawers&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using antibacterial spray, or other cleaning agents of your choice, wipe down the entire interior, making sure you get into all the nooks and crannies.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the opportunity to make sure the drainage hole at the back is clean and clear too.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wipe it down with a damp sponge to rinse out all the cleaning chemicals.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave it overnight with the door open to dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean the shelves and drawers with soapy water in the sink.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure it's completely dry before turning it back on.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like to do this once a year regardless of the smell. Keeping your fridge clean is just good housekeeping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this seems to be a lot of effort to you, read &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2011/10/19/is-your-fridge-a-breeding-ground-for-bacteria_n_1019160.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this article&lt;/a&gt; which goes into quite how much bacteria like to live in a cupboard that's essentially a store for slowly rotting food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="160" LastEditDate="2016-01-26T12:08:55.993" LastActivityDate="2016-01-26T12:08:55.993" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10767" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-20T15:34:16.227" Score="53" ViewCount="77034" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's winter, it's cold, and the heat is constantly blasting throughout my house. This is making the air very dry and uncomfortable to breathe, particularly at night when I'm trying to sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any decent ways to humidify my bedroom without actually buying a humidifier? The only one I'm really aware of is running the shower with hot water, but I don't want to leave that much water running overnight. Plus, I don't sleep in the bathroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="168" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-01-22T12:40:09.310" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T12:40:09.310" Title="How can I humidify a room without a humidifier?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10768" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10767" CreationDate="2016-01-20T15:42:39.193" Score="41" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hang out your laundry to line dry in your house rather than putting it in the dryer. This will release a lot of moisture into the air. Depending on how often you wash your clothes, this may be enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it isn't a few damp teatowels hung on radiators (assuming they're &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; electric) will achieve the same effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="160" LastEditDate="2016-01-21T09:16:53.987" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T09:16:53.987" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10769" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10767" CreationDate="2016-01-20T16:10:34.937" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leave an electric kettle heating with water in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do this, however, you'll have to be vigilant for condensation on cold walls (behind dressers and bedsteads, for instance) or runoff from sweating windows causing mold growth.  The problems with your nose from dryness are nothing to what black mold will cause.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-20T16:10:34.937" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10767" CreationDate="2016-01-20T16:24:27.913" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Large bowl of water in the room with you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do this when the kids have stuffy noses/colds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11813" LastActivityDate="2016-01-20T16:24:27.913" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10773" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10767" CreationDate="2016-01-20T21:49:01.913" Score="27" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can put many houseplants in the room, they will increase the humidity naturally. Take some pots with plants which have big leaves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some examples:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fern&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sMetum.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sMetum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;fern&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spathiphyllum&lt;/strong&gt; (Peace Lily)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c83Slm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c83Slm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Peace lily&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additional positive effect will be that they will absorb some unhealthy substances from the air indoor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course they will need to be watered regularly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-01-20T21:49:01.913" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10774" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10767" CreationDate="2016-01-20T23:13:13.623" Score="24" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the room is small, you can create a solution using a bucket of water and a few kg of table salt (sodium chloride or potassium chloride).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dump a large amount of salt into the bucket, and add water until the salt will absorb no more water. This is what's called a saturated salt solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The solution will attempt to maintain the humidity level of the room at around 75%.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, you can use a bucket of water, a towel and a fan to do this more easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11898" LastActivityDate="2016-01-20T23:13:13.623" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10775" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2016-01-21T00:07:46.757" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been an eyeglass wearer and headset (as well as hearing protection) user for about thirty years. Here's what I've learned:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Frame thickness&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Everything depends on the thickness of the arms of your glasses. Thus if you have another set of glasses with thinner frames, you might want to wear those with the headset. Otherwise, of course, this point isn't much of a lifehack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Headset tension&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tighter the headset &quot;squeezes&quot; your ears, the more painful it will be. Do what you can to adjust your headset so that the top of your head bears most of the force, so you can relax the grip on your ears somewhat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Position&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Again, adjust the headset so that the earpiece foam doesn't ride on top of your ears. The earpieces on the headset you linked appear to be large enough for that, but I could be wrong. Still, try repositioning them forward and up somewhat&amp;mdash;small amounts until you find the most comfortable spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Give your ears a break&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is doubly true if you have the volume turned up, but that's another topic! Take your headset off periodically such as in-between rounds (if you're gaming), and get into the habit of just moving it around slightly every few minutes, &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; it really starts to annoy you. That will let the circulation back into the parts of your ear that have been put under the most pressure, which will make a big difference. Our ears don't have much bloodflow to begin with, so they can always use a little help in that department.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way to give your ears a break is to simply slide &lt;em&gt;one&lt;/em&gt; earpiece off of one of your ears, and then switch ears. Obviously you bought a &lt;em&gt;stereo&lt;/em&gt; headset for a reason, but if you don't need positional audio or stereo sound at the moment, this can be another handy trick to add.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;So what's the &quot;best&quot; strategy?&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;All of the above.&lt;/strong&gt; The Stack Exchange way is to have a clear answer, and &lt;em&gt;my&lt;/em&gt; clear answer is, the more &lt;em&gt;different&lt;/em&gt; ways you can take a little bit of stress off of your ears, the better you'll feel. Like I mentioned, our ears aren't particularly good at pumping blood, which is why moving the pressure points around is the right answer, in my opinion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11899" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T00:07:46.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3935" CreationDate="2016-01-21T00:52:45.903" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Products such as damp-rid and dries-air pull moisture from the air via a chemical called calcium chloride. They are very effective but a little expensive. That chemical is also the main ingredient in some brands of ice melt crystals, which are a little cheaper but come in big bags. I use the ice melt. I fill a disposable plastic cup abut halfway with it and set it near the windows. Use as many of these as you need to do the job. As the crystals liquefy you will need to replace them. I've heard you can dry it out in a stove or something but have never tried it. You can cover them with a cheese cloth and a rubber band if you are worried about them spilling. Also after you open the bag be sure to seal it. I put it in a bucket with a tight lid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11900" LastEditorUserId="11900" LastEditDate="2016-01-21T01:05:06.370" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T01:05:06.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10778" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-21T05:46:02.397" Score="1" ViewCount="1992" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was reading &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/10767/1443&quot;&gt;How can I humidify a room without a humidifier?&lt;/a&gt;, and it got me curious.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I live in Florida where the humidity is insane. Dehumidifiers cost hundreds of dollars. What is a cheaper alternative to dehumidify a small room (about 10x10)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1443" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T14:37:42.170" Title="How can I dehumidify a room without a dehumidifier?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-01-21T18:43:32.137" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10779" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10767" CreationDate="2016-01-21T10:42:51.077" Score="38" Body="&lt;p&gt;'Traditional' humidifiers look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pTPshm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pTPshm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Humidifier&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's just a ceramic container with a hook that hangs over the radiator. Fill it with water, and the water evaporates as the radiator heats it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can emulate this with a dish or bowl hanging on your radiator. If you have the space the easiest option is to place a container on top of the radiator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It was not uncommon to add scents to the water, like lavender; this supposedly helped combat the 'stuffiness' of the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11912" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-01-21T15:06:16.350" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T15:06:16.350" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10781" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10786" CreationDate="2016-01-21T12:40:56.510" Score="5" ViewCount="648" Body="&lt;p&gt;I take a bagel to work every day. I wrap it in a plastic bag, but this isn't great, it usually gets a bit squashed in my backpack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there something that I could use to transport my bagel to work that will prevent this happening? It must be:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Not much larger than the bagel - I don't want it rattling around, and there's not much spare room in my backpack&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Not smaller than the bagel - It mustn't squash it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Have a hard exterior - To prevent squashing by other things in the bag&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T14:33:48.693" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T14:33:48.693" Title="Is there a better way of transporting bagels to work?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;moving&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10782" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10781" CreationDate="2016-01-21T12:46:44.283" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tupperware and similar brands have a wide selection of plastic containers. You can probably find one the right size for a bagel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T12:46:44.283" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10781" CreationDate="2016-01-21T12:47:14.413" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Carry them in one of the round boxes blank CD-roms come in sometimes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6dhIQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6dhIQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Blank cdroms&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11915" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T12:47:14.413" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2016-01-21T12:57:45.833" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found a very good solution. I work in front of a PC, so I fixed in the screen a paper written &quot;STOP BITING NAILS&quot;. So I look to it every time and I don't bite my nails accidentaly as I used to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10867" LastEditorUserId="12002" LastEditDate="2016-01-25T08:08:13.010" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T08:08:13.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10786" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10781" CreationDate="2016-01-21T13:56:46.707" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;This one from Tupperware carries bagels. You can look for &quot;bagel container&quot; or similar terms to get more results on similar products. &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0049P1A6K&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Tupperware bagel container on Amazon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A peek of what it looks like: &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ryhv9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ryhv9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T13:56:46.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10778" CreationDate="2016-01-21T14:08:08.177" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can get a portable dehumidifier. It doesn't cost that much. I have one and it works well for a single room. The one I got is this &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00KWKONAG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Ivation dehumidifier from Amazon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It looks like this: &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1EXVm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1EXVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turning on AC in the summer and turning on furnace(electric heater) in the winter also helps reduce humidity in the room. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T14:08:08.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10788" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10767" CreationDate="2016-01-21T14:10:33.440" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Taking a bath, or just fill your bathtub with some water will keep your room humidified. Leave your bathroom door open after taking shower/bath to let the steam out and humidify your room. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T14:10:33.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10789" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10778" CreationDate="2016-01-21T14:37:42.170" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An ordinary air conditioner dehumidifies the air as it cools.  If you don't need cooling, you can let the machine's hot air exhaust mix with the cold, and you'll get a slight heating effect, but the water will still be pulled out of the air by condensation on the cold evaporator coils.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get small air conditioners for under $100, though you might have to improvise a bit in terms of mounting to use it this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T14:37:42.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10767" CreationDate="2016-01-21T14:51:14.047" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm going to elaborate on &lt;a href=&quot;/a/10770/11920&quot;&gt;Umber Ferrule's answer&lt;/a&gt;. Since my estate is rather cheap, I can afford to dedicate a couple of square feet to pretty large polyethylene basin like &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZuFKJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZuFKJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Several things to consider:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;evaporation happens at the surface of water, so area is significant parameter here (this makes square bowl/basin much better than round one)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it works best at open space with air circulation present allowing humid and dry air to mix freely&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11920" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-01-21T15:05:45.310" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T15:05:45.310" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10791" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-21T16:01:33.670" Score="2" ViewCount="1198" Body="&lt;p&gt;The Kindle Paperwhite gen. 2 has one annoying flaw: A shiny silver logo directly under the screen (see &lt;a href=&quot;http://feelgrafix.com/data_images/out/18/923867-amazon-kindle.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;). I can mask it with a piece of black electrician's tape, but I'd like to remove it altogether. As far as you can tell:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;By what process was this imprint made?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;What is the best way to remove it without harming the device? (heat? solvent? careful abrasion?)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that while this is a device-specific question, the same question applies to a variety of other gadgets and electronic devices that have visually-intrusive front facing logos.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11894" LastEditorUserId="11894" LastEditDate="2016-01-22T20:09:33.113" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T04:45:21.807" Title="Remove an imprinted logo from an electric device" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10762" CreationDate="2016-01-21T20:23:52.913" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have known people who may have dropped their devices while plugged in to have this problem. What sometimes happens is the plug will put pressure on the port and bend the support tab away from the contacts ever so slightly.&#xA;My wife's phone did this and I took a dental tool I keep in my shop and nudged the little tab in the port ever so gently (it CAN break off) towards the contacts and it helped the cord make better contact with things.  Try that and see what your results are before making a more invasive repair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11932" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T20:23:52.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10797" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2016-01-21T20:34:15.133" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used the spray cans of de-icer and they work great.  Looking at the ingredients, they used forms of alcohol to get the job done.  So I tried the spray of 2:1 rubbing alcohol to water and it worked great.  I know some people who have even added it to their washer fluid tank directly.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I &lt;em&gt;would&lt;/em&gt; advise against using warm or hot water on the window.  You may get away with it 10 times, but I have seen someone use that method and the temperature difference was so far apart and the change in temp so quick that the glass cracked.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11932" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T20:34:15.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10798" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10725" CreationDate="2016-01-21T20:46:00.233" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of the best methods I've found to get rid of smells in ANYTHING is to use some coffee grounds.  Place the coffee in some bowls spaced around the fridge and within about 2 days the smell will be gone.&#xA;I've used it to get smells out of microwaves, cars and even have used it to get smells off my hands by rubbing it into my hands (in this case I used &lt;em&gt;used&lt;/em&gt; grounds that were still damp).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You'll be skeptical at first, but once you try it, you'll be sold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11932" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T20:46:00.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10799" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10830" CreationDate="2016-01-21T21:02:36.723" Score="2" ViewCount="229" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have recently been working with a string of RGB LEDs to use as Christmas tree lights. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, the lights are supplied with 3 colours of wire, Red, White and Green. To use them on a Christmas tree, I want the wires to be a more appropriate colour. The Green is fine, I figure if I can colour the Red and White with green colourant of some type, the White will become Green and the Red will be Brown/Black.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want a paint/ink/stain that will work properly on the wire, i.e. remain flexible, not rub off and not be water soluble. There is a lot of wire to colour so I hope to be able to use a sponge to just wipe it on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I use to colour it which fits my needs?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T20:50:37.283" Title="Colouring electrical wire" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10767" CreationDate="2016-01-21T22:03:35.210" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a rice cooker full of water. Unlike most electric kettles it will continue to run even with the water boiling, but will turn off (or to a lower &quot;keep warm&quot; state) when the water runs out and the temperature goes above 100°C.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will need to be careful though; it can work &lt;strong&gt;too&lt;/strong&gt; well and turn your walls into slush. Use a really small rice cooker unless it's a really large room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11940" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T22:03:35.210" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10767" CreationDate="2016-01-21T22:10:05.970" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Brew beer.  A 5 gallon batch of beer simmers and boils for 2-3 hours (depending on the recipe and strength of your stove).  In a 2 bedroom apartment brewing 1 or 2 batches per weekend has certainly kept the air more humid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11081" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T22:10:05.970" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10791" CreationDate="2016-01-21T22:46:07.307" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe spray paint black or use nail polish to black it. If it's sticking out, maybe some fine sand paper, but that will easily make scratches on your device&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11942" LastActivityDate="2016-01-21T22:46:07.307" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7839" CreationDate="2016-01-22T00:03:29.207" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every office usually has coffee.  If yours does, just grab the grounds out of the coffee maker when it is done running, and pour them into the tumbler.  Add a little water to lightly moisten and let it sit for a few hours.  The smell will be gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11932" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T00:03:29.207" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10805" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10718" CreationDate="2016-01-22T00:20:59.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;At a number of stores I've gotten them from, if you simply say that you are in a hurry and will fill out the application later, they will scan it and let you go on your merry way.  Then, just load that into an app on your phone (I use KeyRing too) and forget the physical card.  That is how the cards are that many stores use at the registers.  They often times are not registered and we just ones grabbed from the stack and used.  At least at the few I worked at that is how it was done.  It was also advised to have them scanned if the customer did not have one right away - the point was to make sure the customer got through the line as fast as possible to speed up checkout times.  Some places like Kroger, track the times of cashiers, so they will scan the store card to help speed things up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11932" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T00:20:59.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10806" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10711" CreationDate="2016-01-22T00:34:09.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to keep a three ring-binder of all my statements.  Each year, I would start a new binder each year.  Collecting statements for 10+ years (and rarely looking at them, I decided to reorganize.  For me, it was just too much hassle to sort and file everything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, I would ask if you need to keep everything.  Look at &lt;a href=&quot;http://publications.usa.gov/epublications/keeprecords/keeprecords.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://publications.usa.gov/epublications/keeprecords/keeprecords.htm&lt;/a&gt; to see how long you should keep common documents and where you should keep them.  (E.g., some important documents should kept in a safe deposit box or a fire safe.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, ask yourself how frequently you need to retrieve documents and do you care if similar statements are together.  Since I rarely need to look back for documents, I now use &lt;a href=&quot;http://amzn.to/1SAs9ud&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;magazine holders&lt;/a&gt;.  I use one for each year and print out a &quot;cover sheet&quot; to say what year is in that box.  I keep the current year's box on my desk.  After I'm done with a statement, it goes in the box.  This makes my filing quite quick and easy.  At the end of the year, I take the one off my desk and put it on a bookshelf, shred the contents of the oldest box, print a new cover sheet, and put that box on my desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11758" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T00:34:09.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9365" CreationDate="2016-01-22T00:38:05.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try spraying any type of oil on the bottom of the shoes and leave it there for a few hours then wipe it off. (Be careful you might slip due to the oil)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11945" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T00:38:05.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10808" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-22T04:42:42.457" Score="4" ViewCount="16197" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I just got a glass screen protector for my iPad &amp;amp; while applying it, a speck of dust got trapped and caused a bubble. Now the bubble is on the edge of the device and not on the screen itself, so it doesn't bother me too much, but I would like to get rid of it. Can I remove it without removing the entire screen protector? Also, if I am unable to remove it, will it expand over time to get to the screen eventually, or will it stay as it is?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NMN71.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NMN71.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;bubble&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update: I ended up just prying it up with a credit card, not the whole protector but just a small portion, removing the dust from underneath using the card, and then setting it back down without any bubbles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11949" LastEditorUserId="11949" LastEditDate="2016-02-01T11:19:14.877" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T11:56:30.837" Title="Remove dust bubble from glass screen protector?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10767" CreationDate="2016-01-22T08:58:24.317" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandparents would set out trays of water in front of the (floor-level) ducts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've noticed that a large aquarium functions as a humidifier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I needed relief and didn't have a humidifer yet, I tried spraying water around the bricks of the fireplace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've held a hot wet washcloth up to my face to breathe through.  That helps as a warm compress for sinus pain and also provides humid breathing air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T08:58:24.317" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="83" CreationDate="2016-01-22T10:26:05.130" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a similar problem which I initially tried fixing with black electrical tape. However, the tape kept coming undone and the problem got worse. Finally, in frustration, I used superglue. To my surprise and delight, this fixed the problem!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11960" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T10:26:05.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10811" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10523" CreationDate="2016-01-22T10:30:27.127" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two ironing tables--one on either side of you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11960" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T10:30:27.127" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10812" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10781" CreationDate="2016-01-22T10:43:00.367" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you ever made a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Better-Book-Safe/?ALLSTEPS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;book safe&lt;/a&gt;? You can make a book safe and stow the bagel inside it; however, I would wrap the bagel in handiwrap or something before putting it in the book safe to avoid ink, paper fragments, or anything else from getting on to my bagel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11960" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T10:43:00.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10716" CreationDate="2016-01-22T11:12:42.513" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;EDIT: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I7nXn4fnkU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Video link of this method&lt;/a&gt; (thanks to leonbloy)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way is guaranteed to work with all but the most stubborn (really old) oranges. Moreover, your hands will &lt;strong&gt;not get sticky&lt;/strong&gt;! ...And it's quick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut off the top and bottom of the orange--but only the peel! Do not cut off any of the actual inner flesh.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut from the top of the orange around to the bottom, but don't cut too deep! The knife should not puncture the actual inner flesh!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat step 2 equally around the orange so you have 5 or 6 cuts or so (depends on size of the orange, and as you get more experienced, you can do it in as little as 3 cuts).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now, just peel the peel off using your fingers. From the top, gently wedge your fingernail (or the tip of the blade) between the peel and the inner flesh and pry off the peel. After you've removed this first peel &quot;slice&quot;, remove the subsequent peel &quot;slices&quot; off in the same manner until there is no more peel (you can use these peel &quot;slices&quot; as small plates for your orange wedges as you eat them!).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once all the peel is off, very gently nudge the tips of your thumbs on the top of the orange and pry it open. Then, simply separate the slices with your fingers, putting the slices in your cool orange peel plates from the previous step.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This process actually takes less time than it takes to read what I've written above!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a side note, orange peel is edible and some people enjoy eating it raw. Others make candy out of the peel. Others use the peel as zest in cooking--it's very nice in cake to remove the &quot;egg&quot; taste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11960" LastEditorUserId="11960" LastEditDate="2016-01-23T17:26:25.963" LastActivityDate="2016-01-23T17:26:25.963" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10814" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10622" CreationDate="2016-01-22T11:24:49.253" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is wrong with you all? Have you forgotten about &lt;a href=&quot;http://macgyver.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_problems_solved_by_MacGyver&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;MacGyver&lt;/a&gt;?!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All it takes to solve this problem is one of each of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paper clip&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pen&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubber band&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have secured the above items, follow these steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unwind the paper clip and STAB the bagel where you will begin cutting it. Then proceed to saw your way through it and around it until you have a nice bagel cut in two. Pop these two slices in the toaster.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dismantle the pen, leaving only the long housing piece. Wash this piece and dry it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once your bagel is done toasting, spread your desired spreads on the bagel using your clean spreader from the previous step.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Enjoy!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But wait... what about the rubber band, you say? To be honest, we'll have to ask MacGyver why we'd need a rubber band here! Nonetheless, this is as MacGyver-like as it gets without the real MacGyver. For the meantime, I guess you can just wear the rubber band around your wrist as a bracelet as you eat your tasty bagel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. After you've devoured your meal, bend paper clip back in place, wash the pen housing piece and reassemble the pen, take off your rubber band bracelet, and return these three items to their places before anyone finds evidence of what took place and starts hailing you as the office hero!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11960" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T11:24:49.253" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10450" CreationDate="2016-01-22T11:47:19.633" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of using Remote, one possible solution could be using Wireless Mouse and Keyboard from bed aka Bluetooth Keyboards or Mouse. That way it will be easy to operate the computer from your bed. Hope that helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11963" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T11:47:19.633" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10808" CreationDate="2016-01-22T11:52:58.033" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently I also tried to apply a glass protector and failed terribly, but somehow with the help of a friend I rescued it and removed all bubbles. The trick is using cello-tape. Attach a cello-tape to your screen protector, and slowly lift it, once its done, take a piece of the tape and attach it between your thumb and index finger, and tap on the glass protector where you can spot dust particles. The glue on the tape will make the dust cling on to the tape and make your protector free of the dust. Repeat this for all the dust particles, and slowly put back the protector. Hope that helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11963" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2016-01-22T16:02:07.153" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T16:02:07.153" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10817" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-22T15:46:44.237" Score="2" ViewCount="1498" Body="&lt;p&gt;Butter doesn't clean off of silverware very easy.  Every time I finish buttering bread, I'm left with a knife covered in butter which needs to be cleaned.  I can't just run it under the sink unless I wait for the hot water to work its way through the house.  I don't want to waste a whole paper towel for the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far I've been ripping corners off of paper towels to clean the knife without being wasteful.  Is there a better way to clean butter off of a knife?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8209" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T01:56:36.717" Title="Best way to clean butter from a knife" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10819" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10817" CreationDate="2016-01-22T16:01:59.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leave the knife with the rest of your dirty dishes, so you can clean them all in one big batch. That's much more efficient in both time and energy than cleaning them one at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T16:01:59.690" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10820" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="83" CreationDate="2016-01-22T16:07:47.153" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does Lego count as a household item? I'd build something from Lego to keep the screen in place. With a few Technic beams and pins you can build a support that fits around the laptop, holding the screen at pretty much any angle you want, without risk of slipping away from the laptop and dropping the screen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T16:07:47.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4409" CreationDate="2016-01-22T16:25:06.700" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe the length of time spent soaking is the issue? I once had to soak a shirt for over a week in oxygen based bleach (having exhausting all other possibilities). It might have been longer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I had to do it multiple times. Got there in the end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11813" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T16:25:06.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10822" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-22T16:57:01.873" Score="1" ViewCount="169" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're like me, then buying a new box of cracker or a new bag of sealed chips is not your first option, even if it's expired. Instead, you may just eat it and risk getting sick. So I am looking for an easy way to determine if a foodstuff that is expired without risking getting food poisoning is still okay to eat. For the sake of it, I'm only asking about food that is unopened until the point of determining if you can still eat it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T17:11:44.770" Title="How to determine if expired food is still good without eating" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;&lt;lifespan&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2016-01-22T17:46:45.930" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10823" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10817" CreationDate="2016-01-22T17:09:38.100" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are you drinking tea or diluted coffee with that bread?&#xA;If so, pour some excess boiling water over the knife and  the butter will wash off immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T17:09:38.100" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10824" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10822" CreationDate="2016-01-22T17:11:44.770" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to check if food is spoiled is to use your sight and smell. The first thing you will notice about spoiled food would be the off smell. If you can't smell anything strange or unusual then check for foreign colours and objects on the food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The second way to check is by your gut feeling. If you think the food is off then it probably is !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11969" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T17:11:44.770" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10817" CreationDate="2016-01-22T17:54:03.413" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try using a bit of flour. It helps clean grease off of most things, and it can also be used to shine stainless steel. Also consider using a rag to wipe off dirty dishes. A rag has an advantage over paper towels in that it can be reused and washed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T17:54:03.413" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10826" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-22T18:48:35.363" Score="-2" ViewCount="385" Body="&lt;p&gt;**I put this in lifehack stack exchange because I think also an alternative to the below could be built out of easy household obnjects that I just not have thought of&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm going to use a windows 8.1 or windows 10 tablet lying down on my back on the floor with a wireless mouse. A tablet will be maybe 1-2 feet from my eyes suspended above my face face down on top of a clear plastic table surface. This is how: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm going to lie down underneath a clear object shaped like the object in the following amazon link. I'll put the little table on my bed or on the floor. I'll face upward, the tablet will face downward:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally the legs of the table would be stick shaped/cylinder shaped as opposed so what they are below so my hands can be more free. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00J30U7P6&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Acrylic-Table-premium-domestic-material/dp/B00J30U7P6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1453487678&amp;amp;sr=8-2&amp;amp;keywords=clear+table&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tablet will be &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Could you help me kick around some ideas to deal with these issues?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Searching amazon shows alot of coffee tables made out of glass or acrylic. I'm looking for something lighter like clear plastic so I can easily move the little table from my bed to the floor. I'm not very strong. &#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=clear+coffee+table&amp;amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aclear+coffee+table&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=clear+coffee+table&amp;amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aclear+coffee+table&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I'd really prefer some kind of clear plastic rather than glass because if it breaks, then I don't want to deal with those dangerous glass shards.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;There must be a way cheaper way than to buy what I&quot;m looking for. Alot of the clear amazon coffee tables are way overpriced for what they are like 200, 300 dollars. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I'd really prefer not to have to build it. But it is a possibility. I don't know how to build anything. However, I am on a college campus engineering school so there are machines and tools in various labs. I don't know what I'd look for. A bandsaw? Some kind clear plastic material? And then ask for permission to use the lab tools though when I worked in a chemistry lab, I had to get a position in the lab by application and do safety/regulation training just get in. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11394" LastEditorUserId="11394" LastEditDate="2016-01-22T20:56:33.347" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T20:56:33.347" Title="Cheap way to get a clear plastic coffee table? For lying underneath it and using a windows 8.1 tablet on top" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-01-22T23:38:26.937" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10827" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10826" CreationDate="2016-01-22T19:09:13.000" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider something like this instead.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ah36H.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ah36H.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;tablet holder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Most are fairly light, or have wheels for easy moving.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's not glass, so you won't have to worry about glass shards.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Most I've seen cost under 100$. Can be as low as 20-30$.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Minimal building is required. At most putting a few parts together.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fulfills the same role you want the table to fulfill. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Takes up less room than a table.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T19:09:13.000" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10828" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10826" CreationDate="2016-01-22T19:26:04.363" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Goodwill and other &quot;second hand&quot; stores may have something similar for a good price.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally (and this may sound odd), drive around the neighborhoods near your college where the students live. College students often put furniture out on the sidewalks when they're done with it! Someone may have discarded a plastic coffee table that is just what you're looking for. It may need minor repairs, so be prepared for that. (I found an acoustic guitar with a broken neck this way. I just fixed the neck with a wood screw and played it for years.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T19:26:04.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10829" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2016-01-22T19:26:34.740" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;These can all work as deicers in a pinch.&lt;br&gt;&#xA; - Saltwater pickle juice&lt;br&gt;&#xA; - Beet Juice&lt;br&gt;&#xA; - Soft Drinks&lt;br&gt;&#xA; - Kool Aid  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://naturehacks.com/how-to-melt-ice-fast-and-naturally/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://naturehacks.com/how-to-melt-ice-fast-and-naturally/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T19:26:34.740" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10799" CreationDate="2016-01-22T20:50:37.283" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are the electrical light sockets also colored? If they're then I would guess they would be made of a different material than the wire insulation. So the dye may work for one and not the other. I don't think wire insulation can be dyed but I cold be wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Honesty I would consider plasti-dip.  Comes in a dip type or spray on. It's flexible and you can buy it in various colors. It's thicker than a coat of dye or paint so the color you pick will not change based on the wires original color. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have you considered wrapping the wire in colored tape. This could get pricey but it's a simple solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One last option is to buy wire loom in large quantities. This is relatively cheap compared to other suggestions and it can be bought in many colors. The split in the loom will be enough to pull each light out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11978" LastActivityDate="2016-01-22T20:50:37.283" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10831" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10834" CreationDate="2016-01-23T12:11:52.550" Score="17" ViewCount="7378" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a necklace with a very fine chain that has got a knot in it. I'm finding it near impossible to manipulate the knot effectively. Is there some trick or life hack I can use?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="160" LastActivityDate="2020-06-11T06:34:09.200" Title="How can I untangle a very fine jewellery chain?" Tags="&lt;jewelry&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10832" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10833" CreationDate="2016-01-23T13:07:00.777" Score="4" ViewCount="441" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was recently scolded by a teacher for yawning in class. If there is any other time when I feel the urge to yawn, how can I avoid it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-01-24T00:04:32.560" LastActivityDate="2016-01-27T23:56:10.113" Title="How to avoid yawning in public?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10833" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10832" CreationDate="2016-01-23T13:07:00.777" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you are about to yawn &lt;strong&gt;just touch the tongue with one of your fingers.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The saltiness does the magic; it's highly unlikely that someone will carry salt in pocket, but a finger does the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's my hack for preventing a yawn. I hope you find it useful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastEditorUserId="12002" LastEditDate="2016-01-24T03:40:10.243" LastActivityDate="2016-01-24T03:40:10.243" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10834" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10831" CreationDate="2016-01-23T13:29:33.307" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try applying baby oil or baby power to make it more slippery. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can try to put a pin in the middle of the knot to jiggle it more loose to start with&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-01-23T13:29:33.307" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10817" CreationDate="2016-01-23T13:33:50.000" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I only used the knife for buttering bread, I clean the knife on the crust of the bread. This way (almost) all butter will be removed from the knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-01-23T13:33:50.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2016-01-23T15:01:06.183" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put a thin tissue paper in the  waterbottle straw and then pushed the tissue with the other plastic straw ,could not believe how much dirt came on the tissue ,did it three times ,my waterbottle straw is clean as.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11992" LastActivityDate="2016-01-23T15:01:06.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5545" CreationDate="2016-01-24T01:23:12.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that for me the quickest and easiest way to consistently strip wires is by using my telecommunication scissors. It takes a little practice to get the hang of applying just the right amount of pressure, but once mastered is the way to go. It is the preferred technique of stripping small gauge wires amongst the guys I work with. By small  gauge I am referring to 18 AWG and smaller. This technique also works well with stranded wire. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With larger gauge wires, especially solid wire, say up to 10 gauge, I will use my &quot;dykes&quot;, which is jargon for side cutting diagonal pliers. On the bigger wires, for like transformers or main breakers I will use a razor knife. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have seen quite a few fancy strippers in my time, but when it comes right down to it, normal hand tools work the best as they stay sharper and are more likely to be readily available when I need them. I hope this helps. Have a great day.     &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12000" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-01-24T01:24:48.577" LastActivityDate="2016-01-24T01:24:48.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10840" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10755" CreationDate="2016-01-24T02:36:22.737" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife is an ardent crafter and uses many kinds of adhesives in various projects.  Her recommendation was a two-part epoxy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I checked around the web after she gave her answer, and found a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lakesidepottery.com/Pages/Pottery-tips/epoxies-vs-cyanoacrylate-super-glue-crazy-glue-ceramic-china-repair.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;cermaic repair site&lt;/a&gt;, which said:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Many people ask us for advice and one of the most common questions is &quot;Can I use Super or Crazy Glues to fix my broken ceramic? It’s so much easier than 2-part epoxies!&quot; There is a misunderstanding about the difference between super glues and epoxy and they are therefore sometimes used interchangeably but, super glues and epoxy glue are different and have specific purposes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The article is a bit lengthy, but it concludes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;[We do] not use super glues for ceramic repair and restoration – super glues are just not strong and durable enough. In most of our ceramic restoration ... we use high-end non-yellowing 5 minute clear epoxies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12002" LastActivityDate="2016-01-24T02:36:22.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2016-01-24T02:47:44.233" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get in the habit of carrying nail clippers in your pocket. Bring them with you everywhere you go. Rather than biting your nails, clip them instead. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hI7Ch.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hI7Ch.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's a good chance you'll develop a new compulsion – clipping your fingernails – but that's a big improvement over biting them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12002" LastActivityDate="2016-01-24T02:47:44.233" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10844" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7269" CreationDate="2016-01-24T16:04:33.097" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;1.) Obtain a wire small animal cage.&#xA;2.) Install an exercise wheel inside the cage.&#xA;3.) Clip or tape several standard playing cards onto the exercise wheel in a manner of which the cards will encounter resistance to air as the wheel rotates.&#xA;4.) Obtain a hamster or other similar, small, active critter.&#xA;5.) House said critter within the wire cage along with sufficient food and water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the critter gets bored he/she/herm/shim will jump up onto the inside of the exercise wheel and begin running. This will maintain rotational movement of the wheel, causing the playing cards to act as do the blades of a fan, producing air movement. Locate the cage in proximity to your head, close enough so that the air movements can be felt by your head. Talk to the critter while he/she/herm/shim is running so that he/she/herm/shim stays happy enough to want to keep running.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12012" LastActivityDate="2016-01-24T16:04:33.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10846" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5545" CreationDate="2016-01-25T01:41:11.873" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any pair of nail clippers will work exactly the same as electronic side-cutters. Pinch the shielding of the wire at North-South and East-West points of the wire. The larger the wire, the more the shield will need to be pre-cut before you attempt to remove the shield. Hold tension on the clippers and pull back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also always have a scalpel or craft knife nearby. For multi-conductor cable it's very good at negotiating through the various shielding layers. Just bend the cable over to tension the shield, and brush the blade gently over the shield. The tension will cause it to split. repeat as necessary. Never press too hard, as you don't want to nick the underlying layers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11898" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T01:41:11.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10847" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10817" CreationDate="2016-01-25T01:56:36.717" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a dual basin sink. On one side I will leave a small amount of water with anti-bacterial dish detergent. Leave a sponge in the water for when you need it. This sponge can be used for cleaning up anything that isn't too oily or dirty, and won't smell due to the anti-bacterial agent in the soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, you can use a microfibre cloth ie. Enjo. As long as the butter is still cold, it will wipe off easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11898" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T01:56:36.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10849" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10791" CreationDate="2016-01-25T04:45:21.807" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The logo appears to be printed to the underside of the bezel. You would need to remove the outer layer of the screen and replace the coating with something all black. An RC hobby shop would have replacement material to re-skin the screen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Removal of existing glue is best done with hot water followed by isopropyl alcohol. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note; this will most definitely void any warranty. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11898" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T04:45:21.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10850" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5649" CreationDate="2016-01-25T04:53:30.650" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best cure is to use  a decent car wax in paste form. Best to wax it when  you first get the shovel but it works on old shovels just  fine. I have done this for 50 years on metal and plastic  shovels. I get a lot of snow where I live and I wax  em at the start of the season. Works great on snow plows also, helps keep them looking good and keeps the pitting &amp;amp; rusting to a minimum.&#xA;Ballistol gun cleaner also works in a pinch. Spray or wipe it on shovel let it set for a few hours  and  buff it. This will also last the whole season...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12029" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T04:53:30.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10851" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-25T05:27:47.613" Score="-1" ViewCount="928" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to remove nozzle from Sparkletts water jug ( the disposable kind that u put in fridge)   so I can reuse and refill it ? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uNvFCm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uNvFCm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Water jug&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12030" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-01-27T07:56:30.193" LastActivityDate="2016-01-27T13:15:10.440" Title="Need take off nozzle to Reuse drinking water jug" Tags="&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-02-02T02:29:17.210" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2016-01-25T07:11:34.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Injection of glycerin in the all the locks after washing the car prevents the formation of ice and locking.To avoid the winter problem – that you can not get into your car because the locks froze, you should inject some glycerin, and the problem will be solved. On opening the locks, inject a few drops of glycerin, or apply it to the key, and then repeatedly insert and remove the ignition switch and keep locking and unlocking to make glycerin reach all parts of the mechanism.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source - &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.io/13-car-hacks-that-will-just-sort-your-life-out/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://lifehacks.io/13-car-hacks-that-will-just-sort-your-life-out/&lt;/a&gt; . Do check out this page, if you are looking for more car related life hacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12031" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T07:11:34.900" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10853" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="12010" CreationDate="2016-01-25T09:01:58.850" Score="15" ViewCount="5438" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a new paperback book I want to lay besides me and look at, while I work at my computer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are easy-do-it-yourself ways of keeping a book open that wants nothing more than fold together?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5042" LastActivityDate="2018-12-19T14:35:58.147" Title="Book holder for paperbacks" Tags="&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10855" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2114" CreationDate="2016-01-25T11:14:49.957" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Burritos are one of the foods that will always reheat better in an oven. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you only have a microwave, pick up a microwave steamer, or rice cooker. The steam will do a much better job of delivering the heat into the food. This has the added benefit of not drying out the tortilla. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11898" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T11:14:49.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10856" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9296" CreationDate="2016-01-25T11:34:22.087" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a plastic bottle and put an inch of table salt in the bottom. Keep adding water till the salt is fully covered. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure what your probe looks like. If it's a thick air sensor wrap plumbing tape (Teflon tape around the neck and wedge it in the mouth of the bottle. If it's the metal needle type, stab it into the bottle near the mouth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the bottle sealed it should read around 75-78%. Just leave it somewhere temperature stable for a couple hours and check on it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are other &quot;humidity salts&quot; for different RH. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/salt-humidity-d_1887.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; title=&quot;here&quot;&gt;See here for measurement ranges&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11898" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T11:34:22.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10857" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2016-01-25T11:34:29.267" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One needs to control himself on this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best way to control - keep your mind focused on &quot;I don't bite my nails&quot;&#xA;Keep reminding yourself this statement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can even post it on your bedroom wall, desk, washroom mirror or any place where you have your visual focus more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorUserId="26794" LastEditDate="2019-04-08T17:40:50.937" LastActivityDate="2019-04-08T17:40:50.937" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10853" CreationDate="2016-01-25T12:38:31.220" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about using a paper clamp to hold either side together?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PkNdQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PkNdQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Paper clamp&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-12-19T14:35:58.147" LastActivityDate="2018-12-19T14:35:58.147" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="10859" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10853" CreationDate="2016-01-25T14:10:35.710" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A wire rack of the kind made for mail organization will do a fine job of holding paperbacks open, if they aren't too thick.  If you like to read the epics, you might need to get heavy wire cutters or a rotary tool and clip off one of the rack's wire arches to let the thicker book fit; you can use an unaltered slot to hold thinner books.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T14:10:35.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10860" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10862" CreationDate="2016-01-25T15:27:06.583" Score="6" ViewCount="5261" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep my dog's food and water on my backyard, pigeons eat all his food and drink his water every time they get the chance. My dog stays on the front yard most of the time and whenever he sees pigeons, he tries to shoo them away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I tried putting my dog's food and water on the front yard so he can scare them more frequently. But they still somehow manage to eat his food. To make things worse, pigeons stay on the roof guarding and waiting for their chance to steal while pooping my car. Now everything is a mess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A friend said to me he tried putting a fake and nice cat near where pigeons stay saying it works, but it only worked for a few weeks because eventually, they find out it is a fake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any other way to definitely keep them away?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12043" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T15:58:13.073" Title="How to avoid pigeons eating my dog's food and pooping my car / front yard?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10861" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10860" CreationDate="2016-01-25T15:45:46.573" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can feed your dog in a cage made of metal net and a roof. It may have a door for the dog. This door can be like the ones which are like small door on home doors. I think they call them dog door flaps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way the dog can enter to eat but the pigeons can't enter, they are not strong enough to push the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T15:45:46.573" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10862" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10860" CreationDate="2016-01-25T15:58:13.073" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Move the fake cat around every so often, they're likely to be uncomfortable at the possibility it could be alive. I would otherwise suggest placing shiny wind chimes near the dog's bowl, the light reflecting and the sound may startle them away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pigeons and many wild birds are deterred from things moving nearby that are bigger than them (flight over fight every time). So there are a few things you could try for trial and error such as the wind chimes and possibly a water sprinkler.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck with the pest control!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T15:58:13.073" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10864" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10853" CreationDate="2016-01-25T16:11:14.263" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can do a search of &quot;book holders.&quot; I think most works best with hard-cover books, but certain models look like they will work well for paperback books as well, for example these two seem to have longer arms to keep the pages open -&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eBtWu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eBtWu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MdbZB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MdbZB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T16:11:14.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10865" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10853" CreationDate="2016-01-25T19:13:27.767" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may sound odd, but if you have a glass-top end table, or set of glass shelves, and if you can remove the sheet of glass, then you could open the paperback book and place the glass on top of it on the counter. The weight of the glass will keep the pages open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T19:13:27.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10853" CreationDate="2016-01-25T19:39:15.013" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Binder clips might work, but a chip clip might work even better. The length of the chip clip might be more suitable for keeping the book open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3J2Rn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3J2Rn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't happen to have a chip clip handy, but I just tested my theory with a pants hanger, which seemed to work fine, and might even be a better option still. (I think the style on the right might be better for protecting the book binding from damage.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4mk50.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4mk50.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3MAXt.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3MAXt.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12002" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T19:39:15.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2016-01-25T20:59:05.380" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wear a rubber band around your wrist. Every time you find your hand near your mouth, snap the rubber band(hard!) on your wrist.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Also, keep a file handy for whenever you feel that a nail is out of shape. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12049" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T20:59:05.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10868" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2016-01-25T21:00:15.697" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have just almost finished dealing with this for my 5 year old son. So here is a technique that worked. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Mavala Stop&quot; is a clear nail coat. Believe me when I say the taste is so yucky that there is no way but to stop putting your nails into the mouth. It took my son couple of weeks to get rid of a habit that was destroying his nails and also bothering us quite a bit. The coat wears off in about 3 days, so replenish it until the habit stops or resurfaces. The customer reviews describe more and no doubt it is the number one product on Amazon for 'Nail growth'. My son's nails are growing back healthily once again. Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0000YUXI0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Mavala-Stop-Biting-Sucking-0-3-Fluid/dp/B0000YUXI0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T21:00:15.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2016-01-25T23:06:23.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rub warmed wax (paraffin or special car wax) on the gasket around the door and around the outer edges. This will reduce sticking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2016-01-25T23:06:23.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10870" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10450" CreationDate="2016-01-26T09:12:23.337" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although not the remote you described, it's possible to turn off (almost) any pc after a specified amount of time. This will rob you of your choice on when to turn it off, but if you always turn it off after about the same amount of time it's a pretty viable technique.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;On windows:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Press the windows-key + R, and type &lt;code&gt;shutdown -s -t numberofseconds&lt;/code&gt;. So if you want it to turn off in 30 minutes, &lt;code&gt;type shutdown -s -t 1800&lt;/code&gt;. Then press enter, and get to bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;On linux:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It depends on your distrio, but this usually works:&#xA;&lt;code&gt;sudo reboot -h -t 1800&lt;/code&gt;. Again, 1800 is the number of seconds until shutdown.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;On OS-X:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Multiple steps are involved in getting OS-X to do this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grab your device&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Aim for the bin&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Throw&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a linux device&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Follow my steps for with a linux device.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But in all seriousness, after launching a console/terminal you should be able to use the linux-method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12058" LastActivityDate="2016-01-26T09:12:23.337" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10871" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10725" CreationDate="2016-01-26T13:52:56.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are boxes of baking soda with tear away sides that have mesh underneath the cardboard. They are fantastic at absorbing smells and won't spill if you bump them over. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2016-01-26T13:52:56.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10872" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-01-26T16:04:18.237" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-01-26T16:04:18.237" LastActivityDate="2016-01-26T16:04:18.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10873" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-01-26T16:04:18.237" Score="0" Body="Lifehacks related to weather, whether it be about catching a tan, avoiding harsh weather, or using the weather to your advantage" OwnerUserId="2775" LastEditorUserId="2775" LastEditDate="2016-01-27T07:54:56.097" LastActivityDate="2016-01-27T07:54:56.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10874" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-01-26T16:07:02.490" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-01-26T16:07:02.490" LastActivityDate="2016-01-26T16:07:02.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10875" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-01-26T16:07:02.490" Score="0" Body="Lifehacks related to making work more efficient, and re purposing or improving office supplies or tools within the workspace." OwnerUserId="2775" LastEditorUserId="2775" LastEditDate="2016-01-27T07:54:38.467" LastActivityDate="2016-01-27T07:54:38.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10876" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10877" CreationDate="2016-01-26T17:10:31.703" Score="2" ViewCount="7509" Body="&lt;p&gt;Furniture tends to leave dents in carpet when left for any length of time. Specifically, my chair tends to leave imprints where I have it in my room. How would I go about preventing this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastEditorUserId="2775" LastEditDate="2016-01-26T19:06:12.570" LastActivityDate="2016-01-27T04:43:03.493" Title="How do I prevent furniture from leaving dents in the carpet?" Tags="&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;moving&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10877" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10876" CreationDate="2016-01-26T19:00:37.970" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#tbm=shop&amp;amp;q=furniture+coasters&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Furniture coasters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; work well. You can also make a furniture coaster from scrap carpet by cutting them into squares (or whatever shape makes you happy). Place the coaster between the leg/foot of the furniture and the carpet. It will not prevent the dents, but will reduce them as the weight of the furniture is spread across the coaster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-01-26T21:20:50.297" LastActivityDate="2016-01-26T21:20:50.297" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10876" CreationDate="2016-01-26T22:18:19.617" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Furniture coasters with several push-pins jammed into them might do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XLUCG.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XLUCG.png&quot; alt=&quot;furniture coaster with push pins in it&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since the push pins stick out of the bottom of the furniture coaster, they will be what touches the floor, not the coaster. Since they are narrow, they will most likely slide between the upright threads of the &quot;pile&quot; of your carpet, so none (or very few) of those threads should be bent. And since there are multiple thumbtacks, the weight of the furniture and anybody sitting in it will be somewhat well distributed (as opposed to just using a single thumbtack to raise the furniture).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll need to get pretty strong thumbtacks for this; plastic thumbtack heads may break. I'd imagine that metal or wood would be best. The heads should be as tall or almost as tall, as the length of your carpet's pile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-01-26T22:18:19.617" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10879" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5632" CreationDate="2016-01-26T22:43:23.740" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Find some baking soda and make a paste by mixing baking soda with water then put it on the splinter part then put a bandage on it and tooit about a week or too and check it and hopefully it comes out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12065" LastActivityDate="2016-01-26T22:43:23.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10880" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10876" CreationDate="2016-01-27T04:43:03.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fold a piece of paper 6 times. Make sure that the area of paper after folding 6 times is greater than c/s area of the leg. See that there are no edge point directly facing into the carpet and then put that paper below the leg. This hack should do the job temporarily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastActivityDate="2016-01-27T04:43:03.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2016-01-27T06:11:16.953" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tried many of the suggestions here and the only thing that worked long term was taking supplemental vitamin D3. Your doctor can check your D levels. I take 2000 IU per day. Nails got stronger and the urge to pick at them went away. It was a totally unexpected benefit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12071" LastActivityDate="2016-01-27T06:11:16.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10882" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1740" CreationDate="2016-01-27T12:59:35.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's no magical hair drying machine just yet, so you will have to stick to the towel/hair dryer, however implementing the following steps will guarantee to dry your hair quicker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Always use conditioner after you shampoo, this will seal some moisture in your hair which helps keep it healthy. The conditioner will also lock the pores in your hair preventing any unnecessary water absorption making the task of drying a lot quicker and easier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once you've washed your hair, whilst still in the shower/bath give your head a quick shake so there is no unwanted 'drippage' then tip your head upside-down and run your fingers through it so the hair is divided into separate sections and twist each section, wringing out any further excess water.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By just grabbing a towel and drying your hair without performing steps 1 and 2, your towel won't be completely effective (for longer hair). Once a certain degree of moisture has been absorbed by the towel , finding a dry spot can be scarce and the current moisture on the towel won't allow any more to be absorbed. Once you have performed 1 and 2 procede with the towel drying with ends of your finger tips in a rotating motion, dividing the hair as much as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blow dry your hair once section at a time, starting with the root. Whilst blow drying move your fingers through your hair and ruffle your hair constantly, dividing the hair up makes drying a lot quicker. If you prefer to use a brush, use a wide-tooth one so it's easy enough to run through consistently. I would also recommend blow drying with a quick dry product i.e. &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B005JDPS7I&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;KMS California Free Shape Quick Blow Dry&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product recommendations: Microfiber towel and microfiber brush&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-01-27T12:59:35.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10883" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10851" CreationDate="2016-01-27T13:15:10.440" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A quick fix for this could be to cut a circle out of the top of the container.&#xA;Then you can fill up from the top through the hole you've made without compromising the water seal around the actual nozzle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also place some tape around the hole and around the plastic circle you cut out to take away any sharp edges and also make a crude lid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10473" LastActivityDate="2016-01-27T13:15:10.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2016-01-27T17:53:13.173" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Electrolysis tank is the absolute best answer.  I found a pair of needlenose pliers in the ground when I was digging a fence post and used electrolysis on them.  They work like new and instead of removing metal, it adds metal back to the pliers.  It's not hard to set up, just grab some baking soda or detergent booster from the grocery store for a few dollars and use a car battery for the power source.  You can use a small container or even a gallon sized freezer bag!!  And voila, brand new pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12082" LastActivityDate="2016-01-27T17:53:13.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10887" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10832" CreationDate="2016-01-27T23:56:10.113" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also take a deep breath right before the yawn hits. It takes some alertness to anticipate the yawn, but this is the least conspicuous solution I've found. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12089" LastActivityDate="2016-01-27T23:56:10.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10888" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-28T00:12:21.550" Score="7" ViewCount="2002" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm attempting to mount a long mirror on a door using pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Problem is, the instructions state that it reaches 50% adhesion after twenty minutes, 75% after 24 hours, and 100% after 72 hours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't necessarily have to keep pressure on the mirror for three days, but I'd like to make maintaining pressure on it less of a hassle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I maintain pressure on the mirror on the door for as long as possible, without me needing to be there with it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7730" LastActivityDate="2016-01-29T01:59:18.880" Title="How can I apply and maintain pressure when mounting a mirror on a door?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10888" CreationDate="2016-01-28T01:00:01.730" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Applying pressure is simple: cut the end of a long board a 45 degrees, glue a piece of thick plywood to the cut end. Prop the uncut end on the floor and the plywood, used to spread pressure, on the mirror. Hold the board in place with weights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I would &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; recommend double-stick tape to hold a glass mirror, because under the steady force of the mirror's weight, it will slowly pull away from the wall until the mirror crashes to the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T01:00:01.730" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10888" CreationDate="2016-01-28T03:27:20.143" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZvrvH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZvrvH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use some of these (they're good at spreading the pressure, much less likely to mar a finish than a typical clamp) to clamp a board against your mirror.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1916" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T03:27:20.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10888" CreationDate="2016-01-28T04:28:20.350" Score="34" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm assuming this is an interior door....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take the door off the hinges.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lay the door on the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the mirror on the door.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place old books/newspapers/weights/cans of soup/etc... so that you don't have to apply any force.  Wait however long you like.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put door back up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This (a) makes sure that pressure is evenly distributed (if you distribute the weights evenly) and (b) pretty much cannot go wrong - not clamps to slide off, nobody to mistakenly open the door from the other side and so on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12091" LastEditorUserId="12061" LastEditDate="2016-01-28T16:12:56.917" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T16:12:56.917" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10893" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10739" CreationDate="2016-01-28T11:09:57.610" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;May sound strange but a little bit of spit on the inside of you glasses will stop them from fogging, divers use this to keep there masks from fogging. Also there are different products like &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.proswimwear.co.uk/swimming-goggles/anti-fog-spray.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this spray&lt;/a&gt;. But spit works just fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12099" LastEditorUserId="12099" LastEditDate="2016-01-29T08:20:05.663" LastActivityDate="2016-01-29T08:20:05.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10894" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10896" CreationDate="2016-01-28T12:15:41.367" Score="13" ViewCount="45376" Body="&lt;p&gt;The other day I was buying special dishwasher salt from a grocery store for about 3.5 USD a package. Later on, when I did read the contents (trying to figure out what is so magically pricey on the salt), I saw this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Contents: 100% NaCl&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But &lt;code&gt;NaCl&lt;/code&gt; is basic, ordinary salt! For cooking purposes, I buy ordinary salt for about 0.25 USD a package.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Did I just discover lifehack? I am quite afraid to pour kitchen salt to my dishwasher. Did anyone try replacing dishwasher salt with regular (non-iodised) salt?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9331" LastActivityDate="2019-08-07T21:01:05.763" Title="Can I use regular kitchen salt to my dishwasher?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10896" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10894" CreationDate="2016-01-28T13:38:44.007" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Salt is used to regenerate the dishwasher ion exchange column. It is vital to use pure 100% NaCl without any other additions. This is guaranteed with all products on the market. To ease filling, and dilution it also has a somewhat coarser granularity but this is not decisive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is possible to use any other &lt;strong&gt;pure&lt;/strong&gt; NaCl-salt as a replacement but alas our table salt used for cooking isn't. There usually are several &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;anticaking agents&lt;/a&gt; that would destroy the ion exchanger in our dishwasher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is therefore &lt;strong&gt;not recommended&lt;/strong&gt; to use table salt for a dishwasher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note in addition:&lt;/strong&gt; salt is usually added as a component of multi-function dishwasher tabs. In this case we do not need any salt in addition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T19:09:18.370" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10897" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10888" CreationDate="2016-01-28T14:02:19.697" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mount the mirror, then wrap string, twine, or fabric around the door and mirror, top to bottom and tie it off.  Make sure it's tight. Then, one at a time, insert cardboard sheets (cut out from boxes, etc) between the string and mirror until there's even pressure at the mounting tape points beneath the mirror.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can leave this in place for however long you like, and if the twine/string/fabric is thin enough it will allow you to continue to use the door normally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yUNDC.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yUNDC.png&quot; alt=&quot;Image of door side view with door, mirror, and cardboard wrapped with string&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1801" LastEditorUserId="1801" LastEditDate="2016-01-28T17:33:01.563" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T17:33:01.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10899" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10713" CreationDate="2016-01-28T16:03:48.597" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Along similar lines to the wrap idea, you can try eating using bread rather than a fork. If you take a bit of pita, small tortilla, or some other soft flatbread, you can grab food with your hands, using the bread as a barrier between your hand and messy food. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recommend this primarily because your hands are far superior utensils to ordinary cutlery, in terms of keeping stuff from falling out. You'll find it easier to keep everything in a bite contained by using your hand rather than a fork, especially when dealing with a loose food like salad. The bread keeps your hands clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12089" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T16:03:48.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10900" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2016-01-28T20:31:55.287" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Biting your nails is likely be just a symptom of something else that is eating at you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My parents have always wanted me to stop it, gave me nail coat (which were not strong enough I guess), tried punishing me, etc. - none of those worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;20 years later I am still doing it, but at least now I know the background reason (which is not going to be fixed easily, but that's for another site).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12116" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T20:31:55.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10901" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10888" CreationDate="2016-01-28T20:32:17.647" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a large plastic bag, preferably quite thick plastic, and slide it over the door and mirror (maybe you need to remove one hinge pin?) Then tape with duct tape where the open end hangs loose on the door. Make as air tight a seal as possible. Next cut a corner off one of the closed ends of the bag and insert the end of your vacuum cleaner hose. Again, duct tape to make a good seal. Now run the vacuum, the bag will collapse and apply up to 14lbs per square inch of pressure uniformly over the whole area of the mirror. Depending upon how good your sealing is, you may only need to run the vacuum for a few minutes ever hour....otherwise not!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12117" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T20:32:17.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10902" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-28T20:38:39.870" Score="4" ViewCount="39081" Body="&lt;p&gt;Besides that one can always ask them to stop (and this almost always fails), is there any practical solution to this? Earplugs?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's &lt;a href=&quot;https://xkcd.com/1156/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; of course, but I'd need something more realistic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT - this is more of an issue in the evenings/during the night, when one wants to sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12116" LastEditorUserId="12116" LastEditDate="2016-02-02T07:36:57.097" LastActivityDate="2018-10-12T03:09:25.257" Title="How to deal with neighbors/street cars playing loud music?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;music&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10365" CreationDate="2016-01-28T21:00:06.940" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same issue for a very long time, and then I got these below. Their trick is likely to be that they use your whole ear to support their weight, hence the pressure is distributed, so it is not painful at all. They come in 3 sizes, maybe it worth a try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oTJbD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oTJbD.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Bose QC20&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12116" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T21:00:06.940" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10904" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10888" CreationDate="2016-01-28T21:01:09.663" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take 2 pieces of timber of approximately the same length and sandwich the door and mirror between them like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P3ga3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P3ga3.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Screw or clamp the timber above and to the side: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PiJ6B.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PiJ6B.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leave the door open until you are ready to remove the whole thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T21:01:09.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10202" CreationDate="2016-01-28T21:11:40.090" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the motion detector is actually next to your cubicle, then you are in luck - otherwise you might have to cross a few doors to get it light up again (happened to me, not funny).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can always throw out something, over/under the door, just be mindful not to throw anything you might need before you leave your post.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the torch function on your mobile to cast some light outside of your cubicle - that might trick the sensor to think there is movement. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12116" LastActivityDate="2016-01-28T21:11:40.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10906" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10902" CreationDate="2016-01-28T21:33:47.997" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well if you are real serious about silence you can buy a pair of Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones with active sound cancelling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11942" LastEditorUserId="5422" LastEditDate="2016-01-29T13:29:21.453" LastActivityDate="2016-01-29T13:29:21.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10907" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-28T21:36:37.903" Score="5" ViewCount="3344" Body="&lt;p&gt;Especially during winters, it is necessary to warm up the baby's food to room temperature, relatively quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We usually end up hunting a restaurant or a cafe with a microwave/hot water (and sometimes we are unlucky to not find any).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better, more standalone way to do this? We used to take 1L boiling hot water with us in a thermos, but that's too much weight &amp;amp; space sometimes. I even tried rubbing the bottle with my hands, but that just does not work (and is quite painful after a while).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for tricks, tips, or just tools to get the job done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12116" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-03-17T10:27:23.627" LastActivityDate="2019-03-20T10:40:54.603" Title="How to warm up milk for the baby during a trip?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;children&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10911" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10907" CreationDate="2016-01-29T02:57:27.933" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hand-warmers might do the trick, and they can be more space-efficient and portable than the boiling water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What kind to get obviously depends on how much stuff you need to heat and how often you need to do it; you can go for packets, which are relatively cheap, or an electrical warmer, which is a bit more sustainable for repeated use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12089" LastActivityDate="2016-01-29T02:57:27.933" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10912" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10894" CreationDate="2016-01-29T07:45:07.910" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;The salt is used in the Water Softener (&quot;Ion Exchanger&quot;) which is built-in to the machine. I have a Water Softener for my entire house so I actually have the dishwasher's built-in softener switched OFF and therefore never have to fill it with salt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, that just means I have to fill the house Water Softener with salt instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few years ago I realised that here in the UK, we now pay 20% VAT (tax) on Water Softener salt but not on table salt because it is deemed a food product and not liable for the &quot;luxury&quot; tax. I decided to try using a bulk bag of catering salt in the softener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I first asked the manufacturer of the softener if it was OK to do it. They recommended NOT to, but could not really explain why. I tried adding about 10% of the granular salt to each refill with the large tablet salt I normally use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have no idea why, but the machine started to behave strangely after a few fills with the table salt even though it was quite a small proportion each time. The softening action wasn't working and a sort of brown foam started appearing inside the softener. Also, the softened water started to taste of salt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hence, I stopped using the culinary salt in my softener once that bag was gone and I suggest it's not a good idea to try it in a valuable dishwasher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The one tip I can recommend though is that you actually buy Water Softener salt for the dishwasher. It is exactly the same thing as you get in small bags from the supermarket - but you buy it in 25Kg bags for around £7 - probably around a fifth of the price you're paying at the moment. You just need to be careful because softener salt come in a variety of forms: granular, large granules (about 5mm), tablets (about 20mm-40mm) and blocks. I would have thought that either of the granular forms would be OK in a dishwasher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2016-01-29T09:12:44.063" LastActivityDate="2016-01-29T09:12:44.063" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10913" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-29T08:04:56.477" Score="5" ViewCount="19988" Body="&lt;p&gt;there has been &quot;accident&quot; in semi warm room, there was blankets and mattress against the wall, now there seems to be some mildew at wallpaper, because of the air could not flow thru, at least I think so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know there is some &quot;removal&quot; liquid to be used inside but I can't use it right now, its winter here, so what could be best way to do it and wait summer? Maybe after cleanup should properly let the air clean room (cold winter air) :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12130" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-01-29T08:19:38.623" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T11:58:54.500" Title="Remove and prevent mildew from wallpaper" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10914" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10907" CreationDate="2016-01-29T08:15:12.873" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are relatively cheap bottle warmers for in the car you can buy.&#xA;For example: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dbaby-products&amp;amp;field-keywords=Travel%20Bottle%20Warmer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Amazon search&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-01-29T08:15:12.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10915" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10913" CreationDate="2016-01-29T08:27:53.433" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several things you can do. If you can open the window for some time, you can use hydrogen peroxide in a spray or white vinegar. After that you have to take care of the humidity, you should reduce it or mold will appear again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people use ozone generators to kill mold, but this is not a good idea if you live in this room, because ozone can be harmful for your lungs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For more information you can check &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1961/removing-mold-from-walls-without-use-of-harmful-chemicals&quot;&gt;this similar question&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-01-29T08:27:53.433" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10916" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10907" CreationDate="2016-01-29T09:03:58.363" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;A completely electricity-/stove-free method would be storing the baby milk not in rigid bottles, but in zip-lock-type baggies as they are sold for storing expressed breast milk, for example. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slip the cool bag under your clothes and use your body heat to get it to temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It shoud warm up quite fast as the bag ensures that a comparatively thin layer of milk touches a large area of your skin. If you are moving, it also gets mixed a bit which warms it even faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus: You can be absolutely sure that you won't overheat the bottle, which can happen in a microwave if you are not very careful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2016-01-29T11:56:29.003" LastActivityDate="2016-01-29T11:56:29.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10913" CreationDate="2016-01-29T11:35:27.183" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mildew is developed due to a lack of ventilation and sun light exposure which develops this horrible moisture that clings to your belongings and especially your walls!&#xA;     First thing to remember is to open your windows every day if possible for at least an hour to circulate fresh air into the room and open the curtains/blinds too. Many of these modern windows have  a slider at the top to aid ventilation, otherwise I would suggest a small investment in a dehumidifier. &lt;br&gt;E.g. &#xA;    &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/md280/amcor-md280-dehumidifier?refsource=APadwords&amp;amp;crtag=AP&amp;amp;gclid=CMW-neryzsoCFUEaGwodxs4KnA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;ElectriQ MD280&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; As for treating the mildew already on the walls, you need to be a little more delicate with wallpaper, first off I'd suggest heating up or air conditioning the room to dry the affected areas then grab a sponge and washing-up liquid and wipe over. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Then use some chlorine bleach to rid any left over spores. Make sure you don't over-saturate the wallpaper as this could put air pockets in the wallpaper.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; If the mildew is really bad it may be worth calling an expert who can assess your home, treat the mildew and provide you with professional advice.&lt;br&gt; Just remember to keep the room well ventilated and open a window if you have a group of people in the room.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastEditorUserId="11711" LastEditDate="2016-01-29T16:34:44.250" LastActivityDate="2016-01-29T16:34:44.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10918" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10902" CreationDate="2016-01-29T13:33:16.553" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For many years, I've used a recording of surf sounds playing on repeat to blanket outside noise -- primarily when I sleep, but it will work any time.  An air conditioner or fan can do similar service.  This isn't very practical while (for instance) watching TV, but the TV has its own volume control.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-01-29T13:33:16.553" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10919" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10902" CreationDate="2016-01-29T13:55:20.373" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Little bit of advice. It's not a 'Life Hack' you need, you should be able to live in your house as a home and not be forced to find contraptions to get around this problem, they will only cost you money/annoyance.&#xA;I had that problem and I love loud music, but I was getting it very late at night when I have to go to work. All it took was a knock on the door a few words (which didn't work) then a delightful threat of physical violence or a trip to non-emergency police. Let's face it, it's anti-social behavior really.&lt;br&gt; Understandingly not many people would want to confront people especially if there is more than one person or of the thought of creating bad karma around the neighbourhood. Therefore my top tip would be to anonymously call the non-emergency police, if it persists, call them again and again until you have a patrol officer.&lt;br&gt; That is just my opinion, however if you do require a life hack, good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-01-29T13:55:20.373" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2016-01-29T16:10:21.003" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a refinement of the 'compare your fingers' idea, but is &lt;em&gt;considerably&lt;/em&gt; more accurate and only requires a photograph:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a high-resolution photograph of the two of you where both hands are visible and in close proximity (to ensure there is no foreshortening due to perspective effects).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Crop the photograph to the portion containing your fingers. Enlarge and print onto paper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Measure (using a ruler) the &lt;strong&gt;image&lt;/strong&gt; diameter of your finger on the photograph (call it a1) and the same measurement of your partner's finger (call it a2). These will depend on how zoomed-in the photograph is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Determine the &lt;strong&gt;actual&lt;/strong&gt; diameter (d1) of your own finger by discovering your own ring-size and using a conversion table such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onlineconversion.com/ring_size.htm&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.onlineconversion.com/ring_size.htm&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Calculate the actual diameter d2 of your partner's finger by the formula d2 = a2 * (d1 / a1).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Convert this into your partner's ring-size by the same conversion table used in step 4.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The result should be accurate to within a fraction of a millimetre (so you'll be able to determine exactly which US ring-size is closest to your partner's).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT:&lt;/strong&gt; I actually tried this out shortly after posting the answer. In particular, I designed a ring and had it rendered in platinum. The following image is proof that, at least on this occasion, the method indeed worked as intended:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uCgtu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uCgtu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Ambigram ring&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This was eight months ago, and my girlfriend and I have been together ever since...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12140" LastEditorUserId="12140" LastEditDate="2016-11-10T23:48:10.403" LastActivityDate="2016-11-10T23:48:10.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7238" CreationDate="2016-01-30T01:53:32.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any match will flare when it gets hot enough, and with friction you can get even &quot;safety&quot; matches to flare. The trick is to find a hard surface with just the right degree of roughness: too smooth and you can't get enough friction, too rough and you scrape the match head material off. Often a mug, bowl or other piece of pottery will have an unglazed portion on the bottom that works. However this is very hit or miss; some don't seem to work at all. With a relatively good piece I have about a 50% success rate per match. Save the rejects, they'll still have enough head left to catch and extend your flame when you do get one lit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12148" LastActivityDate="2016-01-30T01:53:32.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10922" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-01-30T09:58:42.463" Score="4" ViewCount="294" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a CD which seems to be scratched, smudged or otherwise dirty.&#xA;Unfortunately, when I put it into the CD player,&#xA;it sometimes gets stuck,&#xA;e.g., &quot;H-h-h-h-h-h-how ab-b-b-b-b-bout you-you-you-you&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the most effective to clean the CD so that it can play smoothly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4076" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2016-02-03T01:19:40.117" LastActivityDate="2017-06-13T14:10:59.303" Title="How to work with a CD/DVD whose data sectors are bad?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10924" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2016-01-30T13:11:29.203" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I did it with a bit longer plan, we were in town, eat out and so on, went to for shopping (this was just one normal day), then I got an idea suddenly, we went to jewelstore and just for fun &quot;were looking ring to my self&quot;, then as a play asked her to try that and others also, after wards I asked that price (and size) from salesperson, then after few days went to look proper ring for her that size, of course got again help from salesperson.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I got new ring, girl and perfect ring for her :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;sorry my bad english&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12153" LastActivityDate="2016-01-30T13:11:29.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10926" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10922" CreationDate="2016-01-30T22:27:29.437" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the CD is badly scratched then sorry, some things lived enough. They are not repairable. &lt;br&gt;&#xA;Just in case wash the CD with water, wipe it dry, and then insert the CD and play again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12162" LastActivityDate="2016-01-30T22:27:29.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10928" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10922" CreationDate="2016-01-31T04:59:38.530" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;CDs usually get damaged because of scratches at their plastic surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dirty solution: Wipe the surface of the CD with an oily tissue.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By going in the scratches, the oil will flatten again the CD surface, thus reducing the scattering of the laser beam by the damaged surface. I have tried once with vegetable oil, and I was able to recover a CD with small scratches. Ideally the oil should have the same refractive index as the CD, which is 1.59 for polycarbonate. Also make sure not to put too much oil: The disk spins quite fast, and you don't want to spread oil inside the CD player.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clean solution: Buy a product to clean the CD.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have already seen in a specialized shop a cleaning product presented as a bottle with a sponge on the head. The principle is the same as above, except that the liquid to spread is not oil, but some sort of plastic dissolved in a solvent. Once deposited on the CD, it dries. This results in a more permanent solution to your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In any case, the repairs are not perfect, and I strongly suggest you to make a copy of the CD after treatment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12165" LastActivityDate="2016-01-31T04:59:38.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10929" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10922" CreationDate="2016-01-31T06:51:39.803" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;(Below is for scratches, obviously try soapy water first if it's just a smudge)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Head over to amazon or the like and search for &quot;DVD polisher&quot;. These devices use fine grit polishing paper to polish scratched plastic on a DVD or cd. The plastic layer is thicker than needed for ease of handling (although if you manage to polish a while lot away the optical focusing properties of the plastic will go away so don't go more that you have to). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could probably improvise something similar with wet polish and fine abrasive if you happen to have some (eg for acrylic polishing on an airplane) but the kits look to be $15-$17 and they really do work. The &quot;SkipDr&quot; looks like the one that lives in IT departments everywhere for software cd recovery. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6453" LastActivityDate="2016-01-31T06:51:39.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10931" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10913" CreationDate="2016-01-31T09:28:37.247" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once we can see mildew it unfortunately is too late to take precautions such as regular ventilating, heating, dehumidifying using an air conditioner (if available).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fungal organisms and their spores will dwell deep within your wallpaper and possibly even underneath it. Superficially removing them, or treating them with chemicals will only lead to a very temporal relief. They will come back sooner or later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We therefore have to &lt;strong&gt;completely remove all of the affected wallpaper&lt;/strong&gt;. We may also have to remove the plastering, if affected. We will only find out after the wallpaper was removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before we decorate the wall again we need to make sure all moisture is gone. This needs heating of the room and it needs frequent ventilation. To speed up the drying process there are special dehumidifying devices for rent (note that power consumption will be more expensive than the rental fees). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We then may treat the underground with a special anti-mildew preparation for disinfection before we mount our new wallpaper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2016-01-31T22:31:09.063" LastActivityDate="2016-01-31T22:31:09.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10936" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10831" CreationDate="2016-01-31T20:24:16.843" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baby powder  or corn starch can be sprinkled on the knot and worked into the knot. Either one absorbs the body oils that contribute to the tendency to form knots. Then, use pins to tease the chain apart.&#xA;Source: Personal experience working with jewelry at Thrift Store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11788" LastActivityDate="2016-01-31T20:24:16.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10937" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10913" CreationDate="2016-01-31T23:23:32.393" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mix a teaspoon of clove oil in a spray bottle of water. Spray the affected area and wipe dry. The clove oil will remove the mildew and help prevent it recurring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-02-01T07:39:59.473" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T07:39:59.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10938" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10922" CreationDate="2016-02-01T02:38:07.550" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a couple reasons why your CD is damaged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most common one is scratches. If the surface is scuffed and scratched, the easiest fix is to buff it with a cutting compound. Start with baking soda and water and use a cloth wrapped around a wooden block to keep it flat. Rub down the surface of the CD with only the weight of the block providing the pressure. Keep the surface wet. Rinse off the first layer under running water. The surface should appear even and dull all over (not shiny)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next you need to polish the surface. Use some toothpaste and a clean sponge. This polishing will get rid of the dull surface finish caused by the roughing step we did with the baking soda. When you rinse the water off this time, it should have a mirror like surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another common way to damage a CD is to damage the silver backing of the disc. If this happens, that bit of information is permanently gone. Nothing you can do to get that back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The third that I can think of is due to incompatibility of the CD case. The gases being released by the plastic of the CD case can cause the plastic of the CD to break down prematurely. The only way I've managed to recover one of these was a method listed above, where a light oil is used to fill the pits on the surface of the disc. Even then, you may not get all your data back. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11898" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T02:38:07.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10939" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6868" CreationDate="2016-02-01T02:48:11.150" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Alcohol solutions are used for removal of living tissue and oils. The ideal blend is 70% alcohol to 30% water. The alcohol damages the cell wall, and the water causes the living cell to rupture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best solution is prevention, or a sacrificial top to the mattress. A separate layer of high density foam at the top of the mattress is ideal. This can be aired out every so often and the cover laundered. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11898" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T02:48:11.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10942" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10808" CreationDate="2016-02-01T11:56:30.837" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an extremely sharp knife, you can sometimes make a small incision and then use a credit card or something similar to push all the air out via this incision, which then disappears due to the small size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The knife must be really sharp as to make as small hole as possible with as little tearing as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T11:56:30.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10943" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10913" CreationDate="2016-02-01T11:58:54.500" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a sharp knife to scrape off any visible mildrew.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then mix vinegar/water solution 1:1 and spray on the wall, or use something such as a strong bleach. This &lt;em&gt;will&lt;/em&gt; bleach the wallpaper but it's already too late to save it anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T11:58:54.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6868" CreationDate="2016-02-01T12:11:29.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a steam cleaner (for cleaning bathrooms/ovens etc) they are ideal for also cleaning a mattress as long as you can air it out afterwards to allow it to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply move it over the surface of the mattress, the steam will kill any organics within the mattress and the water will cause dirt to wash away/lift out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once done, the best way to dry it is to leave it outside in the sunshine. The UV rays are also antibacteria.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T12:11:29.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10945" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10831" CreationDate="2016-02-01T12:15:40.593" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the past I've used a knife with a sharp point to help 'pick' away at a knotted necklace of my wife's. It admittedly took a few evenings but I've untangled chains that normally she would just have thrown away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T12:15:40.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10946" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10902" CreationDate="2016-02-01T13:17:46.493" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My experience has been with a church, which refused to keep things quiet during revivals. So depending on whom your dealing with use this with caution as you can start more issues than just dealing with the noise. Also first thing is to always try and talk to the person(s) calmly and choose your words carefully. Mentioning sleeping kids can also help. The police can be helpful infrequently, more so the poorer the neighborhood you live in. And also some people/groups are going to get preferential treatment over others from the police.(Yes, from experience) On multiple occasions police in my old neighborhood refused to enforce local ordinances, and other laws being broken by the church I lived next to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, if everything else has failed, be a prick. Find the Panic button on your car, press it and wait. Within 10 minutes the revival group I had been dealing with started packing things up and continued to do so about an hour early every day. When they had been playing until 8PM in a residential neighborhood they started packing things up by 7 as I had already politely asked them to do, but to which they initially refused.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12191" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T13:17:46.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10947" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10960" CreationDate="2016-01-23T09:42:07.300" Score="4" ViewCount="7462" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are there any cheap alternatives or homemade solutions to a shoe tree? I tried stuffing old newspaper into my formal shoes, but it creates a musty smell after a day or two. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12186" OwnerDisplayName="Vijayaram" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-02-01T22:42:24.320" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T18:39:46.440" Title="Alternatives to 'shoe tree'" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10948" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10902" CreationDate="2016-02-01T15:38:26.363" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Normally a local authority of some form can do something, contact your council, or whatever government authority you have around there. In the meantime earplugs can work, or wearing headphones/earphones and listening to something else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't describe the specific situation in detail (is this at night, in the day?, when you're trying to sleep?) so it's hard to give any more specific advice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T15:38:26.363" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10951" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10956" CreationDate="2016-02-01T18:32:42.167" Score="7" ViewCount="4141" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I reduce or eliminate sound coming from high speed blender (a normal, common, 10 speed Osterizer blender)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lzbTQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lzbTQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;A normal Osterizer blender&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12198" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-02-01T22:50:47.747" LastActivityDate="2017-04-29T00:19:34.727" Title="Reduce blender noise" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10831" CreationDate="2016-02-01T19:17:14.290" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found that a large amount of dish soap to help the knot slip and slide and two sets of tweezers to allow one to grip individual links of delicate chains works well. Also a magnifying light that allows you to see exactly which links of the chain are connected to which can be really helpful too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T19:17:14.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10955" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10951" CreationDate="2016-02-01T19:39:34.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think the fundamental way of reducing your blender noise is to compare different blenders and select the one with lower noise. The noise will be mainly from the motor used by the blender, and that probably can't be reduced by you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However if part of the noise is from the blending vibrating on a hard surface, then you might be able to reduce the noise by placing a piece (or a couple layers) of felt fabric or something soft but steady as a cushion to absorb some vibration noise. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T19:39:34.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10956" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10951" CreationDate="2016-02-01T19:41:06.980" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;They actually make &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=blender+sound+enclosure&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;blender sound enclosures&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; which will dampen a blender's noise considerably. These are generally designed for retail applications (i.e. expensive), but you can draw on the basic design for inspiration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a previous living arrangement, I actually built an MDF box/cabinet to cover and store &lt;em&gt;luggable&lt;/em&gt; appliances along the back of the counter top. The long cabinet which opened at the front was primarily intended to avoid having to lug out the heavier appliances, but closing the cabinet doors cut the noise &lt;em&gt;dramatically.&lt;/em&gt; You can build a blender-sized version for your purposes (or an old speaker enclosure is ideal for this application). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AQJEH.png&quot; alt=&quot;commercial blender enclosure&quot;&gt; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YZhfB.png&quot; alt=&quot;DIY blender enclosure&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put your blender on a rubber or vinyl mat to keep it from turning your counter top into a large sound diaphragm. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can deaden the noise further by adding acoustic insulation to the cabinet; but honestly, MDF has some pretty substantial sound-deadening properties, so I don't think the additional cost (and kitchen/cleaning unfriendliness) is worth it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-04-29T00:19:34.727" LastActivityDate="2017-04-29T00:19:34.727" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10957" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-01T20:34:14.937" Score="5" ViewCount="2266" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any technique that helps not to sink into the snow with every step and/or walk more efficiently? With standard hiking shoes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The focus of this question is not on keeping feet dry and/or using any other materials such as snow shoes/equipment. (Like &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/2601/15&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt; does.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just did a good 7h and 20km hike in deep snow in normal shoes with a friend of mine. Every step we sank in more or less 30 cm. In our 7h hike we did not come up with any technique in the first 3h and after that we just wanted to get done with it...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12201" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-03-21T07:20:45.040" Title="Deep snow - Walking technique? ...without any additional equipment" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;walking&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10958" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-01T21:00:44.907" Score="5" ViewCount="379" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am looking for ideas for some kind of device that I could build from simple elements (wood, stainless steel screws, bolt for axle) and possibly some woodworking (I have a router) in order to assist me crush chicken bones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like this device:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlkQly2T-Wc&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlkQly2T-Wc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W7A23.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W7A23.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;but I was thinking of something more agressive, by having the screws protrude more from the rotor, and another layer of screws on the vertical panel to provide a good shredding action, and a high torque with the help of reduction gears. Would this be a good starting point ? I'm not sure which force is required to break chicken bones..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2843" LastEditorUserId="10202" LastEditDate="2016-02-03T01:20:03.820" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T01:20:03.820" Title="Low tech solution to crush chicken bones effortlessly" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10959" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10958" CreationDate="2016-02-01T22:43:54.087" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was thinking about something like a big corkscrew as core, but when searching for pictures to illustrate my point I came upon ice crushing machines that might do the trick:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eyQhN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eyQhN.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Leopold Vienna Ice Crusher&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leopold-Vienna-Ice-Crusher-Transparent/dp/B0000AQVOG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leopold-Vienna-Ice-Crusher-Transparent/dp/B0000AQVOG&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-02-01T22:43:54.087" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10960" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10947" CreationDate="2016-02-02T06:04:34.560" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Time for some &lt;strong&gt;CLAY&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take some easy-mold clay, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;q=&amp;amp;esrc=s&amp;amp;source=web&amp;amp;cd=7&amp;amp;cad=rja&amp;amp;uact=8&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwjO75y1stjKAhWSj44KHf84CD0QFggyMAY&amp;amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FPlay-Doh&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHYK3Y_DC8hy55c8MHg41n9D2I2QA&amp;amp;sig2=7ad58BfuSbbhpBBcBeAaTA&amp;amp;bvm=bv.113034660,d.c2E&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;play-doh&lt;/a&gt; and put it inside a plastic cover, probably the cover of a sock. Stuff it into the shoe and press firmly. The clay should take the shape of the shoe, as if it were a foot within the shoe. After you are sure that the clay has taken up all the space in the shoe tip, pull it out carefully. Do not let the clay within the plastic cover change its shape. The Plastic cover will ensure that the clay wouldn't stick to the inside of the shoe. Now, we need the clay to retain the shape of the foot. For that you need to dry the clay, for which you could use so many methods such as sun drying or freezing it. Just ensure it doesn't become brittle and crumble-able. After it is dried, you could use it as a shoe tree. Optionally, you could remove the plastic cover, but be very careful if you decide to do so. You do not want your effort to be in vain by being too careless. You could use scented clay to give it a little fragrance too. That way you could avoid unwanted odor. You could add some fragrance to enhance the smell of the stored shoe also. Make sure it doesn't react with the clay mold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2016-02-02T06:04:34.560" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10922" CreationDate="2016-02-02T10:51:52.683" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you hear the music &quot;li-li-lik-like-ike-tha-that&quot; it means that &lt;strong&gt;the reader is able to read the music&lt;/strong&gt;, but not fast enough to render it on time.&#xA;This suggests that you can retrieve the data on the CD, but there are errors that need to be corrected. Probably scratches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Side note: audio CDs use a system to dispatch and duplicate information accross the medium, so that a scratch doesn't ruin the CD.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Cleaning&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to clean your CD to increase the chance that you can read the data on it.&#xA;You can just clean it with a tissue, but you might also consider anti-scratch oil for smartphone screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Extract &amp;amp; Duplicate&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put your CD in your computer and use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cdrdao&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Cdrdao&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This tool will help you:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;extract the data from the CD with correction&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;duplicate the data in a file&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;copy the extracted data in another CD&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might ask your local geek for this, as the tool is not very user-friendly.&#xA;On success, you will a copy of your CD in a file (as backup), and a new CD that is a copy of your scratched one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12210" LastActivityDate="2016-02-02T10:51:52.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10963" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10964" CreationDate="2016-02-02T22:39:12.780" Score="19" ViewCount="31277" Body="&lt;p&gt;So here's the thing. I tend to keep my nails trimmed pretty short. I don't often have coins in my wallet. Those were always the top two ways to scratch off lottery tickets that I've been told.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Problem is, I find myself in possession of a scratch ticket, and I want to know if I've won the big money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some things in my office I can use? I've tried a paperclip, and a pen lid. Neither were all that effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="196" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T03:31:52.937" LastActivityDate="2016-12-22T18:12:41.023" Title="How can I scratch lottery tickets?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="17" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10964" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-02-02T22:47:35.870" Score="19" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any type of plastic card may work, you probably have one in your wallet, so fairly accessible.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0NpJwm.jpg%5C&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0NpJwm.jpg%5C&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastEditorUserId="10202" LastEditDate="2016-02-03T00:43:52.620" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T00:43:52.620" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-02-03T00:31:42.797" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use the edge of a key.  Turn the key so that the sharpest edge along a flat edge is used to scrape the scratch area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I couldn't find a picture, but it is the same technique you would use when using a coin to scratch a card.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T00:31:42.797" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10967" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-02-03T00:36:14.813" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use one of these scratch off tools.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yCntw.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yCntw.png&quot; alt=&quot;![enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T00:36:14.813" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-02-03T00:39:24.577" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Also if you are a into music you may have one of these in your pocket that can do the trick. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/udV8s.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/udV8s.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T00:39:24.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10969" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10987" CreationDate="2016-02-03T01:30:02.733" Score="2" ViewCount="1855" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an upholstery button on the armrest a sofa that is loose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HagGD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HagGD.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;loose button&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I tighten this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: I do have access to basic sewing materials and tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11638" LastEditorUserId="11638" LastEditDate="2016-02-08T20:33:46.430" LastActivityDate="2016-02-22T17:48:54.540" Title="Tighten loose upholstery button" Tags="&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10971" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-02-03T06:17:33.543" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use your pants' zipper or button.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Case in point, you are supposedly wearing some of these clothes when being outside. So you can immediately scratch your ticket in the store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4720" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T06:17:33.543" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10972" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10980" CreationDate="2016-02-03T06:19:09.457" Score="5" ViewCount="23373" Body="&lt;p&gt;Large packets of paper are often used for play scripts and large internet printouts. Stapling them would not work; the stapler is not that powerful. What can I do to put together this large packet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11734" LastActivityDate="2020-12-27T22:30:23.463" Title="How to hold together large packet of paper" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10973" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10972" CreationDate="2016-02-03T06:31:37.300" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used edge binders for printouts and documents (this link shows &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.officevalue.ie/office-supplies/files/slide-binders/durable-spinebar-6mm-a4-transparent-pk-50-293119.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;one intended for 60 sheets of A4&lt;/a&gt; ).  They come in different sizes but I've never seen them thicker than about 10mm so it depends on whether you're talking about hundreds of pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12225" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-02-03T07:15:21.310" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T07:15:21.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10974" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10972" CreationDate="2016-02-03T07:35:34.013" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coil_binding&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Spiral or coil bindings&lt;/a&gt; come in many different sizes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AzX1k.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AzX1k.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;spiral bindings&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The colors can be used to distinguish, say different roles for play scripts. Spiral-bound books lie flat easily, but multiple ones don't fit well in a bookcase, since the binding is thicker than the paper. If this is a problem, think about other ways of binding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The necessary machines to actually punch the holes into the paper and insert it in the binding are available in your friendly office supplies shop:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cb874.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cb874.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;spiral binding machine&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12061" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T07:35:34.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10979" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10972" CreationDate="2016-02-03T12:23:41.720" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I assume you're looking for a cost effective way to do this rather than rummaging through products online. I would suggest hole punching through the sheets of paper and get yourself some binding rings, they're super cheap and easy to store!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Figure 1&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sNGVT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sNGVT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Figure 1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; You can get them in various sizes to suit your needs and use the tab sticky notes or dividers to separate plays, these also are very cheap to buy. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;Figure 2&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gnhpf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gnhpf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Figure 2&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt; Figure 3 &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/slVNp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/slVNp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Figure 3&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T12:23:41.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10980" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10972" CreationDate="2016-02-03T12:28:39.977" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use binder clips:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TfpEt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TfpEt.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;They hold tightly, are relatively inexpensive, are available in large sizes and cause minimal damage to the paper (they do not puncture it as staples do).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T12:28:39.977" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-02-03T17:32:59.513" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I carry one of these on my keychain. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V3QEZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V3QEZ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't play the lottery, but it is great for scratching off the grey stuff on the backs of prepaid cards. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12237" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T17:32:59.513" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10985" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-02-03T17:54:08.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you carry a penknife?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could use the knife, or bottle opener parts pretty easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T17:54:08.253" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10986" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-02-03T18:00:54.533" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;also if you carry a nail file like this&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ob1xJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ob1xJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;you can use the pointed tip or the edge to scratch it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T18:00:54.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10987" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10969" CreationDate="2016-02-03T20:44:06.543" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, cut the button off the string, making sure the string stays in position as it is now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, have a 2nd person compress the cushion as far as practicable and hold it in this position.  Re-tie the button to the strings as close to the cushion as desired (possible?), leaving the excess thread hanging.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut off the excess, leaving enough to ensure that the knot will not untie itself, and release the pressure on the cushion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastEditorUserId="7840" LastEditDate="2016-02-22T17:48:54.540" LastActivityDate="2016-02-22T17:48:54.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10989" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-02-03T22:00:40.247" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I thought the default that everyone used was a quarter. Or any coin with a rough edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4427" LastActivityDate="2016-02-03T22:00:40.247" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10992" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10972" CreationDate="2016-02-04T03:44:04.630" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get some rare earth magnets. Depending on the magnet field strength, you can bind large amounts of paper together. I have used them multiple times to keep things together that I didn't want punctured.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some downsides to using this method: the magnets want to stick to each other more than through the paper, so stacking bound documents would be almost impossible; they are expensive; magnets that are strong enough can cause damage to magnetic media (think computer hard drive); magnets can snap together when close, possibly causing injury in the process; extremely strong magnets are difficult to separate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T16:19:55.270" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T16:19:55.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10993" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="10995" CreationDate="2016-02-04T07:39:05.700" Score="2" ViewCount="8551" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several ways to untangle headphones but what is the fastest way?&#xA;Also how can you avoid it happening from the beginning (easiest way) ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12251" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T10:19:44.557" LastActivityDate="2020-05-07T17:56:31.527" Title="Fastest way to untangle headphones" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10831" CreationDate="2016-02-04T08:02:39.963" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;hmm I am thinking of putting the necklace in a bowl of hot water (if it doesn't damage the necklace), since it makes the knock to expand and it makes a bit loose then you can use a needle to further loosen the knock and eventually open it with your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12251" LastEditorUserId="12251" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T08:20:31.413" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T08:20:31.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10995" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10993" CreationDate="2016-02-04T08:17:17.223" Score="2" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Untangling&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it's tangled, be patient and push loose ends towards the knots instead of pulling on a knotted piece. Or if you have a pin, use  that to loosen the knots&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Prevention without extra stuff&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Prevent it by cross-wrapping it when you store them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See this YouTube video: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHNfcpqebW8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHNfcpqebW8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Prevention with stuff&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just wrap the cord around something, for example a piece of old creditcard with two notches across.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2340" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T08:17:17.223" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10996" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6322" CreationDate="2016-02-04T08:18:31.087" Score="0" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Sell them (for chocolate)&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just put a notice somewhere, because everyone always needs boxes for moving. They'll probably come to pick them up as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;btw: Selling for a fun cost works remarkably better then putting a 'For Free' ad. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2340" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T08:18:31.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10997" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10972" CreationDate="2016-02-04T08:42:27.273" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;use linen binding tape, it's cheap and easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6AkwT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6AkwT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12251" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T08:42:27.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10998" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10993" CreationDate="2016-02-04T13:50:25.410" Score="1" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Prevention&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg6uIZErSuY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;over/under cable coiling method&lt;/a&gt; works reasonably well. But you can't prevent tangling completely without rolling the cable onto a drum. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Why&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's simple maths: there's only one untangled configuration for a cable, and even for short lengths, lots of ways to tangle it. That makes it very likely the cable will end up in a tangled configuration over time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Untangling&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grab the cable approximately in the middle. The place where the cable splits into two is a good place to start. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drop the ends.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gently untangle the remaining tangles, by feeding the loose end back through any loops it's in. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T13:50:25.410" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="10999" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11003" CreationDate="2016-02-04T14:45:54.453" Score="5" ViewCount="1404" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a washing machine in my home, once the spin cycle starts, the vibration is very annoying. I live above a tenant and he complains that he can hear the vibration above. Any suggestions on how to minimize the vibration during the spin cycle? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastEditorUserId="9355" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T15:03:57.800" LastActivityDate="2019-03-20T10:44:57.543" Title="How to reduce the noise from my household washing machine" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11000" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10999" CreationDate="2016-02-04T16:21:55.060" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the tenant below is complaining, I would imagine the washing machine is perhaps shaking on a hard floor. The best way to reduce the sound of these humanoid washing machines is to place something underneath to dampen the vibrations and the sound. I suggest you use a piece of thick carpet/rug you don't care for or a rubber mat, or anything you can find that's well padded and lifts the washing machine from the floor.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It is also a god idea to ensure you have left a gap between worktops etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastEditorUserId="11711" LastEditDate="2016-02-04T16:44:32.820" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T16:44:32.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11001" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7250" CreationDate="2016-02-04T17:13:26.070" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We use a box fan behind the electric &quot;finned radiator&quot; type heaters.  Run at low, it makes for a fairly quick heat-up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, where we live electric heat isn't real economical, but if you have no other choice, this works pretty well for us in the Midwest US.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T17:13:26.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10531" CreationDate="2016-02-04T17:21:16.127" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a standard man and a standard toilet, it is hardly impossible to urinate &quot;cleanly&quot; 99.5% of the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take enough to time make sure your penis is unencumbered (stretched out straight, not fouled by clothing, hairs, etc.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then &lt;em&gt;practice&lt;/em&gt; until you can shoot straight.  Aim with your hand, as if using a water hose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Aim for the water in the toilet.  If necessary, as the stream pressure changes, move your hips (and therefore your penis) closer to the target, in a straight line.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basic boy lessons from childhood ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T17:21:16.127" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11003" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10999" CreationDate="2016-02-04T20:09:51.440" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds as though your washing machine needs to be balanced properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you've never done it, it can be a bit of a black art. The machine will normally have 2 feet at the front which can be unscrewed with a spanner to make them longer (or vice versa) to make sure the machine is sitting firmly on all four feet. If one of the feet is too short, it's a bit like a chair sitting on an uneven floor (or a restaurant table) where it keeps wobbling on the 2 longest legs and onto each of the other 2 legs in turn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually find it much easier to balance it by sliding thin material like plywood, cardboard or plastic under the suspect foot until it gets better. Do it while the machine is spinning to get instant feedback. Once you establish which foot needs to be longer, you can then make the fix permanent by adjusting the foot with a spanner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2016-02-04T20:09:51.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11005" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11007" CreationDate="2016-02-05T09:01:35.043" Score="-2" ViewCount="150" Body="&lt;p&gt;How many of you have actually pretended to remember someone and acted like you’re never forgetting names?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;“Hey, man. How are you?”&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;“What’s up dude! Long time.”&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You avoid any type of conversation that would include his or her name, and just wait for the name to just end up being mentioned by someone else. Or wait to see if you can somehow spot the name on the person’s notebook. Or see if you steal their wallet and then check their I.D.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So if you could remember the name from the beginning all this awkward situation could be avoided.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now folks any advice on remembering names(a lot of names)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12251" LastEditorUserId="12186" LastEditDate="2016-02-05T09:47:22.573" LastActivityDate="2016-02-05T10:08:04.400" Title="How to memorize tons of names?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-02-05T11:53:47.727" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11006" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10531" CreationDate="2016-02-05T09:24:23.720" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;The longer it is the more accurate it will be.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XbPu2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XbPu2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12251" LastActivityDate="2016-02-05T09:24:23.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11007" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11005" CreationDate="2016-02-05T09:55:55.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remembering names/nouns by the quantity isn't effective, you're mind needs to attach those to the person and once you recognise someone, their name will be floating around somewhere (if you have already been told what it is) be it either side of the iceberg. Therefore the only solution would be a 'mind hack'. You could however post the first part of your question on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://english.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;English Language &amp;amp; Usage&lt;/a&gt; exchange to perhaps come up with a solution to alternatives of avoiding the mentioning of their name to avoid embarrassment. What I tend to do is be straight with the person and admit I do not remember their name, most people aren't actually offended by this.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Note: I would have posted this as a comment if it wern't for the limitations to the number of characters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-02-05T09:55:55.653" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1901" CreationDate="2016-02-05T21:19:19.243" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Also you can test your battery if you're not sure by voltmeter. Some bouncing bateries may be suitable for use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12021" LastActivityDate="2016-02-05T21:19:19.243" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11012" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11015" CreationDate="2016-02-06T13:48:55.463" Score="2" ViewCount="1152" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do I keep &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keychain#Keyring&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;split rings used for keeping keys together&lt;/a&gt; from snagging on clothes, thereby damaging them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VYahR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VYahR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;This keyring eats clothes alive&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The keyring in the photo above is an extreme example of their ability to destroy clothes: The smaller ring has bent ever so slightly, causing the one end to easily insert itself into all sorts of fibrous materials and tear them apart with glee. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Potential solutions&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Avoidance&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, the best way to solve a problem is to avoid it, but there are some cases where this is not feasible: For example, although you could keep their keys in a bag instead of in their pocket, when you take them out to use them and happen to be wearing knit gloves because it's ridiculously cold (so cold that you would never want to take off your gloves just to use your keys), you can easily snag your gloves on the keys and then ruin them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;&quot;Snag-proofing&quot;&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, I could theoretically just replace this ring with a thicker one, but thicker ones can do it as well (albeit not as frequently). In some cases, I've also simply put some electrical tape over the ring so that it no longer has any sharp edges, but then I can no longer quickly take the rings apart (I would have to cut off the tape and then re-apply it), which destroys one of the main advantages of such a design.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11854" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-02-08T21:01:01.543" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T21:01:01.543" Title="How to prevent keys/keyrings from snagging on clothes" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;metals&gt;&lt;repair&gt;&lt;keys&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11012" CreationDate="2016-02-06T15:20:07.307" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is probably going to look like an ad but it isn't I'm just going to let you know about a product that I bought recently and it helped me with my key problems and yours was one of them, it's called &lt;em&gt;keysmart&lt;/em&gt; It basically helps you organize your keys. So far I'm loving it, it's sturdy and good quality material(hopefully it lasts long) as of now I have no complaints about it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m1UQom.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m1UQom.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Comparison&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So no more keyrings poking through my slacks, and I gotta admit it makes key organization much more easier, I bought it for around 20 USD which at first seemed a bit over the top for a key organizer, but I can tell you that the investment is paying off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastEditorUserId="10202" LastEditDate="2016-02-06T15:29:16.270" LastActivityDate="2016-02-06T15:29:16.270" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11015" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11012" CreationDate="2016-02-06T18:58:18.010" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a thicker, better quality ring to replace the smaller ring. The wire type key ring holder is meant for quick attachment of keys to a tag, not long term use in a pocket. You can find an assorted set of sizes in a package at almost any hardware store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-02-06T18:58:18.010" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11012" CreationDate="2016-02-06T19:54:25.207" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a keychain with a snap hook to put it on your belt loops, and let the keys hang outside or put them half in your pockets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qsitbm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qsitbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;key chain on belt loops&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n5Q7Ym.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n5Q7Ym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;key chain&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although this solution will not keep the keys together all the time, it will let the keys hang, and therefore not be in the bottom of your pockets where they harm most (according to my experience).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11053" LastActivityDate="2016-02-06T19:54:25.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11017" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-06T21:55:31.823" Score="10" ViewCount="34338" Body="&lt;p&gt;Brand new cords straight out of the package are quite annoying, because they usually come folded up with a twist tie holding it all together. My setup kind of depends on a straight cord so that the cord isn't as noticeable and doesn't look silly running across the top of a shelf in waves where you can tell the cord was previously bent at.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've heard that just using your hands to try and bend the cord into a straight position is bad for the cord, and can shorten its life. It's also not always too effective, as some cords made with stronger materials (as with the particular cord I'm trying to straighten) will just curve back where it was bent and not be completely straight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a simple/effective way to straighten out a long cord without damaging the cord itself?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4849" LastActivityDate="2016-02-07T08:21:23.383" Title="How to straighten out an electrical cord without damaging it?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-02-12T00:55:07.520" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11018" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2016-02-07T01:23:19.470" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it was for a random gift, I would get some toy rings for each of us, like Mood rings, and have fun. Both of us would have one, and it would be a goofy time. And then, I'd know how she adjusted it for her fingers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it was for an engagement ring... I wouldn't propose to anyone that I hadn't previously discussed marriage with, including the cost of the rings, the metal and design, and the size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9494" LastActivityDate="2016-02-07T01:23:19.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10755" CreationDate="2016-02-07T04:19:13.713" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use gold, silver, or other metals that will actually highlight the break.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MHNlw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;can&amp;#39;t show image, google &amp;quot;gold mend dish&amp;quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2016-02-07T04:19:13.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11020" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11017" CreationDate="2016-02-07T08:21:23.383" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've read you should warm them up a bit (in the sun for instance).&#xA;I think you should combine this with hanging the cable with some weight attached to them (not too much weight that causes to stretch the cable), to fixate the cable in a straight position and leave it to hang for some time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-02-07T08:21:23.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8062" CreationDate="2016-02-07T21:21:48.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put it in the fridge or just let it rest for 24 to 48 hrs in a capped, clean glass or stainless steel reservoir (if you don't want to boil it)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12301" LastActivityDate="2016-02-07T21:21:48.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11023" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11024" CreationDate="2016-02-08T11:46:36.403" Score="4" ViewCount="36628" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would ideally like to add bleach to some of my washes. I have an Indesit WIB 111 front-loading washing machine. It doesn't seem to have a dedicated bleach dispenser: just pre-wash detergent, detergent, and fabric-softener compartments.  The pdf manual does not even contain the word &quot;bleach&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Google searches repeatedly seem to turn up the advice &quot;wait until the wash has been going for 5 minutes before pouring in the bleach&quot; which blithely seems to assume that one's washer is top-loading and can be opened mid-cycle without disaster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How should I proceed? Pour bleach in the fabric-softener compartment? Dilute the bleach and pour it over the clothes at the start?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1647" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T12:53:56.683" Title="how to use bleach in a front-loading washing machine" Tags="&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-02-08T14:26:33.587" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11023" CreationDate="2016-02-08T12:05:40.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash the clothes on a quick rinse to soften the clothes, then put them on to wash as normal mixing the bleach with the detergent...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastEditorUserId="11711" LastEditDate="2016-02-08T12:53:56.683" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T12:53:56.683" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7250" CreationDate="2016-02-08T14:20:29.777" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It takes a long time to heat your room because the heat from the static heater moves to the ceiling so that you don't feel it at the beginning.&lt;/strong&gt; As you wait, there is more air being heated, and the height above which there is hot air becomes smaller.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore, I do not totally agree with Hobbes' answer. Here is what I would do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the heater in the middle of the room.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the fan such that it blows air on the heater. &lt;strong&gt;Set it to maximum.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The maximum setting won't add more heat in the room (except from the fan's motor, but that is negligible). However, it will create turbulent mixing of the air. Therefore, instead of having hot air at the ceiling of your room and still cold air at your height, you would obtain air at a medium temperature, fairly uniform in the whole room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps putting the fan such that it blows from the bottom to the top of the room (or reverse) would be another option to prevent the formation of cold and hot air layers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12165" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T14:20:29.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11026" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9365" CreationDate="2016-02-08T15:21:53.123" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The soles of some shoes are covered with a thin layer of black paint to make them look shiny and new. That's what is making your shoes squeak. You have two options, wear the shoes until this layer is worn off or get some sandpaper and get scrubbing. It's only a thin layer and you will see it peeling off as you sand them, so don't go nuts. Once this layer is gone, no more squeak! You'll have better grip on wet floors too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12313" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T15:21:53.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11027" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10947" CreationDate="2016-02-08T18:39:46.440" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use plaster to cast a shape like the inside form of the shoe. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mix plaster and water in a container like old plastic box (I use old bottles of water and cut the top)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill the mixture in a condom and tie it. You will have a &quot;balloon&quot; full of plaster&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean the lubricant of the &quot;balloon&quot; under running water and gently wipe it dry with a towel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now you can push the &quot;balloon&quot; inside the shoe&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep it inside for several minutes and at one moment you will feel the plaster becoming hard&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the hard plaster form out of the shoe and remove the condom&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave it one day to become completely dry and paint it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way to hold you shoes full is to use a sponge for cleaning dishes. There is a large variety of sponges and you can choose s suitable size to put inside your shoes. And they are very cheep and you can change them often if you wish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T18:39:46.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11028" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="104" CreationDate="2016-02-08T19:15:00.320" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just cover your front windshield with a rubber bottomed bathroom mat/rug...its not perfect but it should help out in the mornings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12314" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T19:15:00.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11029" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-02-08T20:21:35.320" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to walking: [clothing], comfort, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-09T15:10:37.183" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T15:10:37.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11030" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-02-08T20:21:35.320" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-02-08T20:21:35.320" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T20:21:35.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11031" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-02-08T20:34:49.890" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-02-08T20:34:49.890" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T20:34:49.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11032" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-02-08T20:34:49.890" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to privacy; the personal information of someone, protecting this information, and avoiding unwanted distribution" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-09T15:08:48.227" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T15:08:48.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11033" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-02-08T20:39:42.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to shopping; handling goods, saving time, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-09T15:08:09.773" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T15:08:09.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11034" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-02-08T20:39:42.180" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to shopping; handling goods, saving time, etc." OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-09T15:09:52.193" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T15:09:52.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11035" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-02-08T20:49:15.237" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For hacks related to medicines or drugs.  Not for medical or health questions, and not for questions regarding selection of medicine for a condition. such questions are not suitable for this site.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:49:10.693" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:49:10.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="11036" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-02-08T20:49:15.237" Score="0" Body="For hacks related to medicines or drugs.  Not for medical or health questions, and not for questions regarding selection of medicine for a condition. such questions are not suitable for this site." OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:49:10.693" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:49:10.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="11037" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11012" CreationDate="2016-02-08T20:52:22.060" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Key &quot;rings&quot; exist that don't have pointy ends.  I've seen some where the 2 ends screw together securely; I think this picture shows one that's just spring-loaded.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yatdU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yatdU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T20:52:22.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11038" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-02-08T20:59:59.413" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-02-08T20:59:59.413" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T20:59:59.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11039" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-02-08T20:59:59.413" Score="0" Body="Hack for usage and storage of contact lenses, or other problems involving contact lenses" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-09T15:08:24.137" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T15:08:24.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11040" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-02-08T23:20:58.587" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-02-08T23:20:58.587" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T23:20:58.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11041" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-02-08T23:20:58.587" Score="0" Body="Hacks relating to keys: management, storage, retrieval, repair, and identification." OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-09T15:09:04.067" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T15:09:04.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10972" CreationDate="2016-02-08T23:36:14.603" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One old-fashioned method is to wrap the stack of paper in a sheet of (larger) paper, like the wrapper a ream comes in, held in place with tape or elastic bands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12317" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-02-09T12:36:19.637" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T12:36:19.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2593" CreationDate="2016-02-08T23:40:39.313" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just cleaned my wireless keyboard with the leftover air in my scuba tank. I opened the valve (on the tank), held the keyboard directly in front of the airstream, and blasted away. I started at a low pressure and then gradually opened the valve until the air was coming out fast enough to depress the keys. It worked great, a lot of dust came out, and the air was free because the tank was done and I was going to take it back to the shop for a refill anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recommend using a spent tank (not a fresh tank that you plan to dive with) and starting out at a low pressure. To be on the safe side, you may want to lay a cushion on the ground in case you accidentally drop your keyboard. I was more worried about getting crumbs in the house, so I did it halfway outside in the doorway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12318" LastActivityDate="2016-02-08T23:40:39.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10972" CreationDate="2016-02-09T15:06:51.343" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drill a series of holes down one side and &quot;sew&quot;it all together by threading string through the holes. On the last hole, loop back through threading the opposite way until you get to the start and tie the string off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T15:06:51.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11046" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11061" CreationDate="2016-02-09T16:44:47.453" Score="4" ViewCount="1952" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm currently living in an apartment paid by the company I work for, It's a 3 bedroom apartment, and each room has a bed for whoever is staying/living at the moment, the apartment tends to get really cold even when the sun is already rising everyday, I blame the coldness of the apartment to the lack of furniture in this apartment. I've managed to turn my room into a partial home by getting some basic furniture, 2 coffee tables, a dresser, a couch yet the apartment keeps getting so cold during nighttime, I know buying a heater is the easiest way to go, but I really want to fly low expense wise, since I'm only gonna be here til June. &lt;strong&gt;What are some easy and cheap alternatives to heat up my room(maybe, if possible, even the whole apartment) and keep it warm during the day and specially during the night?&lt;/strong&gt; PS I've covered my window with a thick blanket to avoid some of the cold getting inside but it's still not enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-16T19:23:39.563" LastActivityDate="2016-02-16T19:23:39.563" Title="How do I make my room or even an apartment warmer/cozier?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11053" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11046" CreationDate="2016-02-09T19:47:50.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep your oven door open after cooking dinner, if you dont have a oven, you can also create your own candle heater using terra cotta pots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Link here if interested... &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bywayofbicycle.com/the-candle-powered-space-heater/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;how to make your own candle heater&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9367" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T19:47:50.687" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11055" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11046" CreationDate="2016-02-09T21:10:18.060" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let the sun in during the day, without opening windows. You need as much sun light as possible. Clean the windows, remove the curtains and blinds. The sun will warm the floor and walls and they will stay warmer during the evening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You also have to reduce loss of heat. During the night close your windows and doors tightly. If there are gaps - use isolation band for doors and windows. Put thick curtains on the windows after sunset.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can try to paint the outside wall in black, but it wont be cheaper than buying a simple electric heater and you will have the opposite problem during the summer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-02-09T21:10:18.060" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11057" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2016-02-10T04:45:37.027" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a folding shopping cart, which you can keep in the trunk/back or behind a seat. You could combine it with the carabiners that @DrMoishe Pippik mentioned above, so you can hang bags (or other things with handles) off the side, and in the front, if the cart can't carry anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have stairs to go up, get one that can climb stairs. They have three wheels in a triangular formation on each side. And if you get tired because you are moving four or five loads of groceries all at once, get one with a seat so you can sit and take a break. :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11791" LastActivityDate="2016-02-10T04:45:37.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11058" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10582" CreationDate="2016-02-10T06:04:22.653" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have actually was able to open the sim card slot using a &lt;em&gt;toothpick&lt;/em&gt;  however any object that is small enough to fit in the tiny hole will do just be careful with the amount of pressure you apply as much is not needed to spring the tray. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12342" LastEditorUserId="12342" LastEditDate="2016-02-10T15:57:22.090" LastActivityDate="2016-02-10T15:57:22.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11059" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10582" CreationDate="2016-02-10T08:33:20.000" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As said a paperclip or a safety pin is your best bet. I used them occasinally. Even if you have colorful paper clips (a bit thicker than normal) you can strip the plastic with scissors.&#xA;When I had an iPhone, I used to use my glasses since they were thin enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12327" LastActivityDate="2016-02-10T08:33:20.000" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11060" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11065" CreationDate="2016-02-10T09:02:36.380" Score="8" ViewCount="534" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems the rubber seal part of my washing machine is  growing mold. I have noticed that often there is water still in the seal after washing. I am trying to dry it out the best I can but still the machine smells horribly. I also keep the door and the washing powder/liquid compartment open between washes, but this does not help either. The good part is that it seems the smell does not affect the clothes, but I really want to  figure a way to remove the mold and also to prevent new from forming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2337" LastActivityDate="2016-02-12T09:13:52.173" Title="How to prevent the washing machine from mold" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11061" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11046" CreationDate="2016-02-10T09:12:10.827" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I assume the heat is escaping through the windows - which means they are probably single glazed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if they are double glazed, you will get a big improvement by putting plastic film over the windows to increase their insulation level. It's very cheap and easy to fit. Here is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AL8L20I&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;an example&lt;/a&gt; on Amazon UK:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-02-12T18:32:39.750" LastActivityDate="2016-02-12T18:32:39.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11062" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-10T10:07:58.440" Score="3" ViewCount="2549" Body="&lt;p&gt;In water purifiers, the iron removal filter needs to be cleaned every 3 months by striking it continuously with something hard along with the backflow of water. But this technique is really tiresome and takes much effort and time. Is there any easier and faster way to do this?&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s0XxC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s0XxC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;I have added the image of the iron removal filter. It&amp;#39;s closed at both the ends and can&amp;#39;t be opened.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9602" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-07-26T08:58:26.970" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T08:58:26.970" Title="How to clean 'Iron removal filter'?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11063" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-02-10T12:22:18.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you have hot drink making facilities? A teaspoon would work pretty well. A USB connector would work too, or a stapler if you can get it at the right angle. Other things in sight of my desk - ruler, coaster, bulldog clip and old cd/dvds  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-02-10T12:22:18.660" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11065" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11060" CreationDate="2016-02-10T13:13:26.823" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Removing the mold&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt; First of all, check that you're washing machine is bleach tolerable. If it is then run an ordinary &lt;strong&gt;empty&lt;/strong&gt; cycle with hot water and add around 1/2 cup of bleach, bleach is the most effective substance for removing those nasty spores. If your machine is not bleach tolerable then use a considerable amount of vinegar, just be sure to run a quick cycle afterwards to get rid of the smell. You may opt to simply scrub the seal manually with some bleach but running a cycle with some nice hot water will most definitely have a stronger chance of fighting the mold.&lt;br&gt; Next dab a diluted mixture of bleach into the remaining areas that the mold may be roaming and leave for 10 minutes before wiping down.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Prevention&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Don't always wash on low temperatures&lt;br&gt;Try to use detergents that contain bleach&lt;br&gt;Once you're clear of the mold, once a month put an empty boil wash on with some bleach/bleached detergent&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; The smell is a common result of the mold developed inside washing machines, once the spores have been eradicated then this will no longer be a problem. If there is still an odor omitting from your washing machine in the coming weeks then the spores may have spread deeper and it may be a good idea to remove the seal and scrub underneath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Good luck! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastEditorUserId="11711" LastEditDate="2016-02-12T09:13:52.173" LastActivityDate="2016-02-12T09:13:52.173" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11066" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-10T13:48:43.457" Score="3" ViewCount="1203" Body="&lt;p&gt;A dice tray is container that you can cast dice into that will prevent them from rolling off the table or knocking game pieces. Ideally, it should have -&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A relatively small footprint to not take up too much table space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Walls that are low enough that you can pick the dice out easily but high enough to keep rolling dice constrained&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Inhibit dice from landing on an angle ie not flat&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have soft surfaces to reduce the clatter of dice and reduce wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Commercial dice trays are available but always seem very expensive. I'm not looking for solutions that keep the dice always constrained as I want to be able to choose to throw different amount of dice. I'm aware there are many dice simulator apps but they don't handle all non-standard dice (eg. symbols rather than numbers) or work well in bright sunlight and just aren't as visceral.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for the ideas. I've actually gone with an idea I found on the web after asking this question here. I bought a cheap deep box frame (like a picture frame but can hold 3d objects e.g. seashells mounted on a backing). I then glued a piece of felt directly to the backplate and remove the glass. I stuck some bits of felt on the rear, now underside, to act as feet. I'm very pleased with the result and it looks good too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="5304" LastEditDate="2016-02-11T14:24:29.273" LastActivityDate="2016-02-11T14:24:29.273" Title="Improvised dice tray" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11067" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11066" CreationDate="2016-02-10T13:58:14.830" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about neatly cutting a piece of carpet, mat etc to your desired size and gluing something like card around the edge. I'm sure there are various materials and styles you could use. Post your comments with material/style suggestions if you have any!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-02-10T13:58:14.830" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11068" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11046" CreationDate="2016-02-10T14:10:56.930" Score="-4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put on some more clothes when it gets cold, and get a thicker (or another) blanket for your bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12350" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-16T19:17:15.050" LastActivityDate="2016-02-16T19:17:15.050" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11066" CreationDate="2016-02-10T14:20:13.143" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a microwave cooking tray (the hard melamine variety) with a clear cover.  These generally have a flat bottom on the interior and are sometimes found at no extra charge in microwave frozen meals -- enjoy the food, and then wash the tray and cover carefully.  To manage clatter and improve the roll of the dice, you can glue a piece of felt or foam rubber sheet (sold in craft stores) into the inside.  Rubber cement is a good glue for this; it'll stick equally well to felt, foam sheet, and melamine, and you can peel the lining out later if needed for cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When ready to throw, put the dice into the tray, &lt;em&gt;put the lid on it&lt;/em&gt;, and shake the entire tray, then put it down on the table while the dice are still moving.  If you prefer, you can glue foam sheet on the outside of the bottom as an anti-skid pad and throw the dice into the tray with the lid off.  Either way, if you've chosen a tray with steep sides, the dice should land on the internal felt or foam surface without cocking or over-rolling, and be easily read through the clear plastic cover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-02-10T14:20:13.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11072" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2016-02-10T17:22:51.543" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pin them together with safety pins. There isn't really much more to be said, but by laying them out how you like them, you can then pin them together at the corners and they won't be able to separate because they will be physically held together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-02-10T17:22:51.543" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11073" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11066" CreationDate="2016-02-10T23:57:42.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a lot of things you could use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, a cardboard shoe box is about the right size. So would a cereal box laid on its side.  To soften the sound of the dice rolling, get an old dish towel, cut it down to a rectangle the same size as the base of the box, and staple / tape / glue it in. You can also cut the sides of the box down to a lower height.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option that might be noisier is a 9&quot; circular cake pane.  (I just found one online for $4.00.) Again, you can cut an old dish towel to a 9&quot; diameter circle and use double-sided tape to stick it in the bottom of the pan and quiet the rolling dice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bFJ5V.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bFJ5V.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-02-10T23:57:42.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11074" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2016-02-11T06:28:22.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To keep the two blankets together you can purchase blanket cover in which both blankets fit together. Else you can purchase cloth and get the cover stitched. Get the cover having 3 side zip (it is open from 3 sides (cover) and can be closed by zip or hook). Then you can easily put two blankets in it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12369" LastActivityDate="2016-02-11T06:28:22.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2016-02-11T07:10:36.410" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I was in the Marines (what seems like forever and a day ago) I used to hook bungee cords at both bottom corners (which were folded in the hospital corner method) connecting under the mattress pulling the sheets and blankets tight and  one on only one side of top corners under the mattress. So three corners were completely secure and tight so all I had to worry about in the morning was flipping the one unsecured corner down. This does take a little getting used to though sometimes it would feel too tight, but they always stayed in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12370" LastActivityDate="2016-02-11T07:10:36.410" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11076" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2016-02-11T08:15:51.170" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;So yeah on the other day I went to visit one of my friends with my girlfriend and their cute little kid made a ring with play doh clay for my gf. That was the cutest thing bruh!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CC4yT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CC4yT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;so what was the question again?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12251" LastActivityDate="2016-02-11T08:15:51.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11077" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11046" CreationDate="2016-02-11T08:20:19.793" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The furnace in my house went out in the dead of winter last year (I live in Cincinnati, Oh - so it gets a little cold in the winter) I still haven’t bothered getting it fixed even though this winter. All I did was bought a few little space heaters online (the best ones are the radiator style electric oil heaters they crank out some serious heat), some plastic sheeting that has adhesive strips to put over the windows and vents, some semi thin foam strips with adhesive to put on the inner sides of the door jams, and keep any doors closed to unused rooms putting blankets under the door to cut down on the draft. This all may be slightly excessive for you, but maybe some of the ideas could improve the temp for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12370" LastActivityDate="2016-02-11T08:20:19.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11066" CreationDate="2016-02-11T09:20:33.420" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Choose a lid of a shoe boxed or similar - you can get free ones from kid's shoes at stores, if you need a smaller version. Bonus: If you use a lid of a box you already use, you can just put it back after your game. Cardboard is &quot;soft&quot; enough that the dice shouldn't clatter too much, making lining the lid optional.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or raid your kitchen: A low lunch box or other plastic box should be roomy enough that the dice can roll, yet small enough to fit on a table.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any kind of soft fabric or foam should reduce clatter. Find an old towel / rag to cut up to size, just remember that the fabric should be free from folds and have an even surface, otherwise your other players might claim that this influences the dice too much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2016-02-11T09:20:33.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2016-02-11T14:56:22.830" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are ever going to a costume/fancy-dress party, you can get ostentatious costume rings with ridiculously large plastic gems in them. These are open rings that you bend the bands closer or further apart to make fit. If you can get her to wear one of these, you can know the size of her finger after she takes it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-02-11T14:56:22.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2016-02-11T15:20:04.593" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Electric blanket with another one over it. Wait a bit. Place over the frozen door. Plug in to a safe outlet&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12378" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-02-11T15:35:09.423" LastActivityDate="2016-02-11T15:35:09.423" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11082" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2016-02-11T15:33:03.917" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the lock freezes shut, the easiest way to thaw it is to heat the key with a lighter and use the hot key to melt the ice inside the lock.  Following up with a shot of spray windshield deicer (which is usually methanol, sometimes mixed with a little ether) will prevent immediate refreezing.  A little water displacing light oil, similar to WD-40, will then displace the water from the lock for a longer term solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your case, however, you were able to operate the lock and latch, but the gasket was frozen to the car's frame.  I've encountered this in ice storm conditions in the past, and was able to break the interfering ice by throwing my shoulder against the door (as if trying to push it &lt;em&gt;in&lt;/em&gt;) until the ice between door and frame had cracked enough to pull the door open.  This works better in older cars that have a little &quot;give&quot; in the door, but all should allow compressing the gasket slightly, and ice is brittle enough it won't take much.  There is a slight risk of denting the sheet metal of the door, so this is best done on either the window frame (a likely location for the ice, anyway) if present, or the trailing edge of the door, where the latch is.  If you have deicer or windshield washer fluid (rated below the ambient temperature) available, either can be applied into the crack between door and frame to help the process by weakening the ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keeping a jug of the coldest-rated washer fluid at work is a good precaution; it will also be very helpful in getting the ice layer off the windshield in less than a half hour of warming the engine and scraping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-02-11T15:33:03.917" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11085" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11060" CreationDate="2016-02-11T18:04:14.230" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sodium bicarbonate and apple cider vinegar are excellent fabric softeners. It is not only that they break the mineral deposits on the clothes, they also have an  antimicrobial effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It has been some seasons that I've replaced the rubber band. I make sure to collect the water that remains lodged whenever I notice it, but I can't sense any odor. It also used to be the case that loads which I've forgotten in the machine for a few hours would already have a noticeable odor as I hang the damp clothes, but I haven't noticed that either for quite some time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6448" LastActivityDate="2016-02-11T18:04:14.230" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11088" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-12T09:24:42.937" Score="6" ViewCount="5904" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know carrying around this much cash is not a good idea and it is better to use card instead but is there a hack to close a wallet full of cash so it could fit in my pockets?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0xrql.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0xrql.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12251" LastActivityDate="2016-02-21T18:00:17.253" Title="Wallet won't close because there's too much money in it" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11088" CreationDate="2016-02-12T10:03:11.200" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you were to put cash in your wallet like in the picture you've provided, the thickness of cash in the fold of the wallet makes it difficult to close. Alternatively you could invest in a &lt;em&gt;money clip&lt;/em&gt; these hold you cash tightly together, when folded in half you can fit a wad in either side of the wallet compartment. You could also use a paperclip, but if you have too much money in your wallet I'd buy a money clip :-)&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bp14B.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bp14B.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastEditorUserId="11711" LastEditDate="2016-02-12T10:24:23.847" LastActivityDate="2016-02-12T10:24:23.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11090" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11088" CreationDate="2016-02-12T11:55:24.373" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;This should not be a common situation,  as you really should only have a little more than enough money in your wallet for what you are going to need for the day. In other words, most of that money  should not be in there in the first place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to carry extra money one day, I would seriously consider alternate ways of carrying it for safety reasons and the following springs to mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;A money belt&lt;/em&gt; – Store the extra money around your waist in a belt, or dedicated  pouch for carrying money &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;A neck wallet&lt;/em&gt; – When travelling some people use a wallet/bag to keep their passport and extra money safe. You hang this under your clothes around your neck&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;In your socks&lt;/em&gt; – Another option could be to store some of the extra money tucked into your socks parallell to your legs (if your socks are long enough to keep them properly fastened) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2016-02-12T12:05:01.583" LastActivityDate="2016-02-12T12:05:01.583" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11088" CreationDate="2016-02-12T12:25:35.593" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a former taxi driver, I used to have to carry a day's cash intake on my person, at least long enough to take it to the bank and deposit most of it.  I routinely found it more than I could close inside my wallet, especially after I switched to a tri-fold type.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution was to carry my cab fares and the day's starting wad (enough to change a $50 for a $5 fare, at least) in my shirt pocket (button-up collared shirt), inside a vest.  As I accumulated cash through the day, I'd transfer $20 and $50 bills from the shirt pocket to the inside vest pocket -- still accessible, but like the &quot;drop&quot; safe in a convenience store, somewhat protected in the event of a robbery (I was never robbed in two years driving, but it was always a possibility to consider), and hiding the bulk of the day's income even while making change.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-02-12T12:25:35.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11092" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-13T05:34:48.350" Score="7" ViewCount="28574" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a two story, sun facing house. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;During summer, and even winter, it gets very warm. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bottom floor is an open area lounge/living room/kitchen. There are plenty of windows and a balcony there, so to keep it cool I can just open windows and doors and put a fan on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The top floor however is the bedrooms and a hallway and it gets &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; stuffy up there. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I keep it cool? The only solution I can think is to ask the housemates to leave their bedroom doors and windows open during the day, but some may feel uncomfortable with that. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there another solution I'm not thinking of? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4244" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-02-15T20:46:06.117" LastActivityDate="2016-10-14T09:08:18.250" Title="How can I keep the top floor of my house cool?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11093" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2016-02-13T05:47:34.330" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a &lt;strong&gt;cardboard box&lt;/strong&gt; from the super market. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most supermarkets I've found will happily give you a banana box or similar cardboard box for free. (Ask the person stocking the produce section). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can then fit several shopping bags worth of groceries in the one banana box, so long as you are strong enough to carry it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4244" LastActivityDate="2016-02-13T05:47:34.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-02-13T07:22:38.980" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most of the time I used any parts of the ball pen like the bottom part of it. If you are lucky to have the cap of the ball pen it can effectively scratch your lottery ticket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest the pen because it is always available in almost every places, you can borrow one if you can't find any.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastActivityDate="2016-02-13T07:22:38.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11095" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11092" CreationDate="2016-02-14T00:22:58.387" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hot air will always rise, so either you need to stop the hot air from entering the lower floor (aka stop ventilating lower floor, which would require some other option to cool the first level), or you need to provide a way for the rising hot air to escape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My suggestion would be to shut down/close off most of the rooms in the second floor using curtains and closed doors, but still provide a way for the hot air from below to escape. Possibly using the balcony, or one of the rooms as a vent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your entire second floor is closed off just like a hat, you'll only gather the heat all the time. The hotter air from below needs to escape somewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2016-02-14T00:22:58.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11092" CreationDate="2016-02-14T08:30:41.227" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a somewhat more long time solution, consider planting trees on the side of the house that faces the sun during the hottest part of the day.  The trees will block a lot of the sunlight from hitting your house (once they are big enough). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-02-14T08:30:41.227" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11092" CreationDate="2016-02-14T08:51:09.220" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is possible to stop or greatly reduce the airflow between the two floors, then the problem reduces to keeping the sun from heating up the second floor.  If you get some exterior (roller) window shutters for your top floor and keep them closed during the day to block the sun, that might help to keep it cooler upstairs.  In the evening and night you can open the shutters and windows to let in fresh air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12350" LastActivityDate="2016-02-14T08:51:09.220" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11088" CreationDate="2016-02-14T09:00:41.813" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about a large non-folding wallet? You could keep it your inside coat pocket, or wear cargo pants or shorts with a large pocket on the leg that this bigger wallet fits into.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12350" LastActivityDate="2016-02-14T09:00:41.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11099" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11046" CreationDate="2016-02-14T12:15:38.727" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In houses I lived in, Windows were often the weak spot of the heat insulation where heat is lost at night. Make sure the window and frame tighten correctly and you don't get wind through. You can buy rolls of rubber in case it isn't shutting tight &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.de/itm/POWERFIX-Profi-Gummidichtung-Fensterdichtung-Tuerdichtung-E-Profil-NEU-braun-/121873946427&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;e.g. on ebay&lt;/a&gt;. Alternatively and additionally, close the roller shutter do reduce wind blowing past the window and carrying heat away or pressing through remaining gaps (haven't wrapped my mind about how much of infrared radiation gets kept in the flat by closing the roller shutter).&#xA;On the inside of the window, close the curtains at night to reduce air circulation past the window (you may notice weak cold wind next to your window). (Again, if you don't have roller shutters, the curtains should lock infrared raddiation in, no idea how relevant this actually is)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hack yourself. Ginger makes you warmer. I didn't investigate if it only makes you feel warmer or actually raises the body temperature (there are many people on the internet claiming it would increase your metabolism). My guts feeling is it feels 1-2°C warmer when you had a ginger tea on top of having had a warm drink. In Nepal in mountain huts they freshly rasp 1-2 teaspoons of ginger into the tea, I usually slice 1cm to 1 finger thick ginger into ~1mm thick slices (as thin as possible while still easy to cut), and put them in a cup of boiling water. If you don't like the taste, maybe add a bag of any kind of tea/infusion. In the office I don't want to worry about storing fresh ginger and have a caster of dried ground ginger which I put in a cup of infusion. It's a bit annoying to have the powder in the infusion when drinking though.&#xA;NB: I've been told that various kinds of drinks/fruits have the opposite of the desired effect (making you feel colder), so combining the ginger with those in the infusion might be a bad idea. Blamed were anything with caffein and citrus fruit, I didn't test that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11823" LastActivityDate="2016-02-14T12:15:38.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6726" CreationDate="2016-02-15T16:24:59.847" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was looking for the same type of thing as you and found this on Amazon&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DqvWFm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DqvWFm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12428" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-02-15T19:33:40.810" LastActivityDate="2016-02-15T19:33:40.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11110" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-16T08:22:41.113" Score="2" ViewCount="13912" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this bottle of very good honey. I was not able to use more than a few teaspoonfuls in the past few days. Today when I opened the bottle I see small ants have entered the bottle and floating in the honey (and are dead). How to remove these ants and consume honey? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12438" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-16T19:23:46.527" LastActivityDate="2019-12-05T02:47:53.030" Title="Remove ants from honey" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11112" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11113" CreationDate="2016-02-16T12:07:28.667" Score="6" ViewCount="235" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some parsley seeds which I want to plant. First of all, I want to plant them in my house then later when they are grown I want to put them in the garden. Many plants first need to grow in house. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So how can I keep them watered without having to water them by my own? I am afraid that sometimes I forget to water them. Is there a solution, perhaps with clay or something which holds the water?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks in advance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11382" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-16T23:51:14.887" LastActivityDate="2016-02-17T07:31:50.540" Title="How to keep planted seeds watered permanently?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11113" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11112" CreationDate="2016-02-16T13:40:31.430" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several ways to do this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Water globes:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are containers of water with a narrow opening that you fill and stick into the soil. Commercial ones can be very attractive, and advertise as keeping your plants watered &amp;quot;for weeks&amp;quot;. I've never used them myself, but I have repeatedly heard that they are unlikely to keep your plant watered more than a single week, and require regular cleaning. They generally run from $9 to $20. You can also create your own with a bottle with a small hole; I suspect a large bottle with a pinprick hole may last longer, but I've never tried it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Drip watering systems:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of them have tanks and some work from faucets; most have an adjustable drip. They are more likely to last more than a week. The ones that use faucets seem to primarily be designed for outdoor use, so may be useful once the plants are transitioned outdoors, and many of these are designed for multiple pots. There are also drip hoses, but they are not really designed for what you seem to be doing. A quick google search found systems that ranged from about $19 to $99.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A wick system:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This uses a wick (a thread, strip of fabric, yarn, shoelace, or something similar) to wick water from a separate container of water to the soil of the planter, either at the top or the bottom of the pot. There are a couple of commercial products according to Google, but this is generally a do-it-yourself method. You will need some time to be sure your plant is getting the correct amount of water, and make adjustments as needed (usually by changing to a thicker or thinner wick). As a do-it-yourself, this will generally not run more than a couple of dollars, and may be effectively free if you already have what you need. (One word of warning: if you have a wick at the bottom of the pot and you run out of water in the container, the wick will pull water &lt;strong&gt;out&lt;/strong&gt; of the pot. Putting a wick at the bottom of the pot that isn't connected to water is actually a suggested method to keep pots from waterlogging or for plants that need very good drainage.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The visual system:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This involves keeping the plant somewhere that is both close to water and somewhere you will see it frequently. Next to or behind the sink works well for me; I can see when the plant looks like it needs water, and I don't have to stop what I'm doing to get water for it. It does require a plant that can survive drying out to the point where the need for water is visible on a regular basis. A moisture detector of some sort can help with this whether it's an actual meter of some sort or a terra cotta 'worm' that changes color as the soil moisture changes. It's free, or the cost of whatever you use to track soil moisture, but your results may vary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11791" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-02-17T07:31:50.540" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11115" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11110" CreationDate="2016-02-16T17:13:18.820" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Warm the honey to make it less viscous (you may even need to add a little water), then pour through a fine strainer or cheesecloth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6487" LastActivityDate="2016-02-16T17:13:18.820" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11112" CreationDate="2016-02-16T19:48:27.180" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The LifeHack way is to use a filled plastic bottle with a small hole drilled in the bottle cap, put upside down in the soil. This way you only need to refill the water once every week or so, depending on the size of the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=plastic%20bottle%20watering%20system&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Google&lt;/a&gt; for examples.&#xA;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-02-16T19:48:27.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11117" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11112" CreationDate="2016-02-17T05:13:58.750" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I &lt;a href=&quot;https://gardening.stackexchange.com/users/419/j-musser?tab=answers&amp;amp;sort=votes&quot;&gt;LOVE answering gardening questions&lt;/a&gt;! Here's my idea. Use a styrofoam board as an insert (you will have to cut portions out accordingly) to place the seed starter cell pots on. Get it just right, and you can have the whole thing float like a raft in a pan of water! The styrofoam will keep the cell pots from sinking, but lie low enough that the roots can easily access the moisture they need. You can also buy &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gy5MX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;trays like this&lt;/a&gt;, but it's more fun to make your own!    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:42:28.570" LastActivityDate="2016-02-17T05:13:58.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11110" CreationDate="2016-02-17T05:23:40.877" Score="3" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;How to remove these ants and consume honey?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll answer the first part first. If there are only a few (less than a dozen or so), in the jar, you can use a long, pointy object, like a chopstick, and push the ants one by one to the edge and work them to the surface, where they can be picked out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your honey has so many ants in it that you cannot easily remove them all, consider giving up on that bit. In the summer you could put it outside and let bees take it back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To consume honey, place small amount in mouth, mix with saliva, and swallow. (just kidding xD) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2016-02-17T05:23:40.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11120" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11121" CreationDate="2016-02-17T09:51:52.237" Score="3" ViewCount="1203" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a wooden bed frame that uses wooden bolt thingies to attach each part together. However, instead of 3 bolts each for connection, I only have 2, so the bed shakes a lot and sometimes breaks apart in the middle of the night. What I have done is put a large enough crate (beer crate) in between the frame and the wall, but it is temporary. What can I do to make the bed more stable?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P. S. I do not have any tools since I am an exchange student in Germany for a short time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12327" LastEditorUserId="12465" LastEditDate="2016-02-18T07:18:04.583" LastActivityDate="2016-02-18T12:59:44.310" Title="Bed frame not stable" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;wood&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11121" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11120" CreationDate="2016-02-17T10:47:47.923" Score="5" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the bed firmly against the wall and place anything heavy like a a set of drawers to the foot end of the bed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you are able to buy a cheap hammer and some nails, get some very long ones and hammer them in around the joints.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I'm assuming you mean wooden dowels are being used, reinforce them by pulling them out of the holes, stuffing newspaper in the hole and use super glue (if you have any) to bind the dowels into the holes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using 4 pieces of rope, tie the bottom of the left legs, from the head to the foot end to each other..very tightly, do the same for the right. If you have one of the wooden beds where the headboard has vertical slats, tie another piece of rope from each corner of the headboard, tuck down to the legs of the head end, run along the base and tie to the foot end.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope that makes sense. Any questions let me know and Good Luck! :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2016-02-18T12:59:44.310" LastActivityDate="2016-02-18T12:59:44.310" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11122" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-17T14:51:28.863" Score="2" ViewCount="489" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to buy a large board of MDF 2440mm X 1200mm. I won't be able to fit it in my car so I will need to carry it on top. I was planning to put some towels on the roof and then hold it on to with loops of duct tape through the front and back windows. it then struck me that I won't actually be able to get in the car again if I loop it through both windows unless the front loop is just a single loop, which doesn't seem very secure. Whilst I'm only planning to travel about 3 miles, for safety reason I'm reluctant to do something that would render all 4 doors not easily openable in the event of an accident. I think it is probably best to have secured at 2 point. Duct tape at the back should stop it flying off the roof, but without anything else holding it in place I suspect it may be able to pivot left and right potentially weakening the tape. I'd be grateful for your suggestions. There will only be me and I'm too big to climb through car windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-17T16:55:00.483" LastActivityDate="2016-02-17T21:15:05.030" Title="Securing a large board on the roof of my car" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;wood&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11123" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11122" CreationDate="2016-02-17T16:15:40.690" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't recommend using tape, you're safest bet is to use a ratchet strap if you can get hold of one. You'll be able to secure the boards down and feed the strap through the doors, through experience this doesn't cause any issues with closing the doors and won't get in the way.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NLtE3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NLtE3.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reference: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/PAIR-2000kg-50mm-x-3m-Heavy-Duty-RATCHET-STRAP-Tie-Down-2-Ton-2500kg-webbing/190976711712?hlpht=true&amp;amp;ops=true&amp;amp;viphx=1&amp;amp;_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&amp;amp;_trkparms=ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211130857%26meid%3D2a269fd452b240d09da9a76f7e44426e%26pid%3D100068%26clkid%3D3386796844857719302&amp;amp;_qi=RTM2063723&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;eBay Listing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-02-17T16:15:40.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11124" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11122" CreationDate="2016-02-17T17:30:48.250" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Best thing is &lt;strong&gt;DON'T&lt;/strong&gt;.  There are &quot;fail&quot; memes all over the internet from people trying to do this.  It's neither safe nor effective.  You should be able to get the piece delivered to your home at a reasonable surcharge -- which will certainly  be less than the fine and liability you'll pay if the board comes off in traffic and damages someone else's property, or the repair bill when (not really &lt;em&gt;if&lt;/em&gt;) you damage your own car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't get the board delivered, see if you know someone who has a large enough vehicle to carry it safely, either fully enclosed in a van body or at least tied down securely in a pickup truck bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-02-17T17:30:48.250" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11125" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11110" CreationDate="2016-02-17T21:08:43.910" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Slowly sink a drinking straw into the honey, aiming for an ant.  The ant should be smaller than the straw and should wind up inside of it. Plug the open end (at the top) with your thumb, and quickly lift the straw out of the honey.  You can then blow on the clean open end to eject the honey-plus-ant into the trash or sink. Repeat for each ant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E7AZc.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E7AZc.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-02-17T21:08:43.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11122" CreationDate="2016-02-17T21:15:05.030" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Open the doors and loop the tape around through the doors, then close the doors on the tape.  That will allow the doors to open.  (Twine is another option, if you don't want duct tape adhesive on a lot of your car.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be aware of driving SLOWLY. A board like that, on your roof, can easily catch some wind and lift up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-02-17T21:15:05.030" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11127" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11132" CreationDate="2016-02-18T04:54:52.360" Score="8" ViewCount="138042" Body="&lt;p&gt;The weather this morning was hot and dry, without a cloud in the sky. We have an uncovered parking lot at work, so I opened the windows an inch or two (2.54 cm to 5.08 cm for the more metrically inclined) to let some air in and keep the interior of the car from getting too hot for my drive home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then it rained for the rest of the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I returned to my car and sat down on something cold and wet. The rain had decided to join me for my evening commute. I wiped down the plastic paneling as best I could and soaked up some of the water from the cloth seats with paper towels, but the seats are still fairly damp. Not wet enough that water shoots out when you press down on it, but visibly damp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How do I dry out my damp seats?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1222" LastActivityDate="2016-12-08T22:43:35.210" Title="How do I dry out the inside of my car?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11128" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11127" CreationDate="2016-02-18T09:25:06.577" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Could you use the car's heating system? Leave the car running with heating on full blast and vents pointed as much as possible towards the wet area. Providing it's not raining you would want to have the windows slightly open to let damp air out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Addendum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some vacuum cleaners that can suck up water (safely). If you have one of these or have a friend with one, that would help to get out water deep in the foam.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="5304" LastEditDate="2016-02-18T12:40:30.943" LastActivityDate="2016-02-18T12:40:30.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11129" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11127" CreationDate="2016-02-18T11:01:38.987" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most energy-efficient way is to wait for the next warm day, crack the windows open a bit and watch the weather this time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to wait: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leave the car running with the heater at high temperature, the air conditioning on and the heating set to recirculation. The combination will lower the air humidity and simultaneously increase the amount of humidity the air can hold, so it will draw all the moisture out of the car.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works if the AC controller is dumb enough to allow it. On cars with automatic climate control, the AC tends to switch off when you switch the heater on, so you have to select a very low temperature instead. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-02-18T11:01:38.987" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11130" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11127" CreationDate="2016-02-18T11:04:36.383" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak up as much moisture as you can with a towel. &lt;br&gt;&#xA;Aim a car fan at the seat on a hot temperature and leave a widow partially open to release the evaporated moisture. Hot air is the best way to dry out fabric, I use a hair dryer and it takes no longer than a minute for fabric to dry (depending on the surface area of course). If they're leather seats, a simple wipe over with a towel and left to stand for a few minutes will do the trick.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;For future reference, keep a towel in the car so that you are prepared for future occurrences. Leave the towel on the seat when your not at the car, if you forget and don't want to spend time drying, you could always sit the towel on the damp patch later to make the ride more comfortable.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-02-18T11:04:36.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11127" CreationDate="2016-02-18T14:24:52.580" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If applicable, you should pick a sunny day, and open all the windows and doors of your car, let your car sit in the sun for as long as possible. This way, you can prevent any bad smell from not dying up everything quickly enough. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-02-18T14:24:52.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11127" CreationDate="2016-02-18T16:01:20.950" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;After your initial pat down with a towel, leave a marine or RV desiccant bucket in your car. They're typically used for winterizing boats and RVs to prevent mold developing from humidity issues. You'll want one with a mesh or screen top so if it tips over while you are driving it won't spill the desiccant material. It will trap moisture and won't release it back into the air.  Something like this: &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5jX2U.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5jX2U.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2016-02-18T16:01:20.950" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11133" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11127" CreationDate="2016-02-18T17:25:39.890" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there is a lot of water, especially if it is standing water, use a wet/dry shop vacuum to remove it. This can also help  help dry out the seats as well, as it causes air flow which well help evaporate the moisture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-02-18T17:25:39.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11135" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-18T23:00:12.510" Score="-4" ViewCount="102" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm planning a trip to the US in an area I don't know well. It would be really helpful if I have my smartphone with me for things like google maps and staying in touch with people. Sadly, my provider doesn't have a good plan for travel, the most &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.koodomobile.com/add-ons&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;they have is&lt;/a&gt; for $30 of which for 3 days you get 150MB of data plus free calls and texts. 150MB is hardly anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I have 'Shaw Open' but that doesn't work in the US. Any suggestions? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="11711" LastEditDate="2016-02-19T11:59:03.380" LastActivityDate="2016-02-19T11:59:03.380" Title="Smartphone data usage when travelling in US" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-02-19T13:03:52.440" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11136" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11135" CreationDate="2016-02-18T23:19:00.700" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You will probably find it easier and less expensive to purchase a local prepaid phone for traveling to the US from overseas. Many include &quot;unlimited&quot; data plans. And if you are going to be in the US for more than a few days, it can save you a great deal of money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It appears that you have several choices for smartphones from the local retailers (Walmart, among so many others). As of this writing, the prices run about $100, including the phone and air time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can forward calls from your normal phone to the prepaid, but may incur charges from your home cell phone carrier. Check with them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-02-18T23:19:00.700" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11137" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11127" CreationDate="2016-02-19T01:08:30.553" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your car's heat and A/C both work, it has everything it needs to dry itself better than anything we could come up with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you switch on your car's front &quot;defroster&quot; / &quot;defogger&quot; (the little windshield symbol), you are essentially running the heat and A/C at the same time -- the two basic components that make up a commercial dehumidifier. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You've probably seen that puddle that forms beneath running cars on a hot day. That's condensation from the A/C. That water came from the air inside the car -- human breath, sweat, air leaked in from outside. As air blows across the cooling coils, water condenses and drains outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, as everyone knows, hot air is best for removing moisture from wet surfaces. A clothes dryer is a basic example.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put these two concepts together and you have a dehumidifier -- cooling coils to pull water out of air, heating coils to re-heat the air so it will absorb water again, and a fan to keep it moving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, crank up the defogger, put the windows up, and come back in 30 minutes***. You'll be surprised how well it works. If you have an older car with the little A/C button, be sure it's on. If you can manage to get the heat coming from the main vents AND turn on the A/C button, that'll work even better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;***If it needs to be said, don't run your car for long periods in an enclosed garage. Someone could die in there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12486" LastEditorUserId="12486" LastEditDate="2016-02-19T01:16:45.990" LastActivityDate="2016-02-19T01:16:45.990" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11138" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5506" CreationDate="2016-02-19T03:44:13.367" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could put your keys in a &lt;a href=&quot;http://keybone.eu/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Keybone&lt;/a&gt; or similar device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They come in a &lt;a href=&quot;https://goo.gl/PxGCxa&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wide range of designs and colours&lt;/a&gt;, and many have loops or hooks for attaching to a lanyard or keychain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8Y8R1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8Y8R1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-11-29T13:16:47.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11140" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-19T19:15:54.477" Score="5" ViewCount="1621" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for an inexpensive way to soundproof my bedroom or possibly just a part of it (with a sound resistant shelter).  Removing all the sound is impractical, but I'd like to suppress it to the point where it might sound like it's coming from outside rather than next door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have some music studio equipment in my room which I use to record myself singing.  The equipment is too bulky and awkward to move to a different location for recording.  I know that sound travels easily in the house we share, especially through the air vents.  When my roommates next door speak at normal levels I can hear every word they say.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm currently renting so permanent modifications to the room are out of the question.  I would prefer the final solution to not be too expensive.  I don't have many tools but I might consider buying a few for this project.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My current idea to solve this problem is to construct a sort of shelter made with PVC pipe and moving blankets which I can set up and take down as needed.  Is there a better solution?  Should I consider anything in particular with this potential solution, such as different materials or a certain shape for my shelter?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9417" LastEditorUserId="10202" LastEditDate="2016-02-21T21:24:27.173" LastActivityDate="2016-02-22T19:38:39.820" Title="How can I soundproof my room (or part of it) so I can sing without annoying my roommates?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11141" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11140" CreationDate="2016-02-19T21:26:15.117" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of the best materials for soundproofing is, believe it or not, eggcrate foam. It might not be your cheapest option, but it is certainly not your most expensive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thick blankets would probably be your next best bet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The shape of your structure (if you decide to build one) isn't as important for soundproofing as it is for getting good acoustics. Just cover the walls, doors and windows and you'll at least be better off than when you started.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12499" LastActivityDate="2016-02-19T21:26:15.117" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11142" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11140" CreationDate="2016-02-19T23:20:08.623" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to eggcrate foam, which was mentioned by Casey James Garland, be sure to address the air vents you mentioned. The most soundproof solution for those would be to completely block them with something relatively soundproof, like a pillow. Just be sure that the pillow fills the vent snugly, so there are no gaps at the corners where the sound can sneak through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, putting a pillow in your air vent may be ill advised -- it will block the flow of warmed or cooled air (obviously), the pillow will get dusty, and removing the pillow after you sing will probably launch dust into the air and make you sneeze. If the air vent is blasting particularly hot air, there &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be a fire hazard too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-02-19T23:20:08.623" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="208" CreationDate="2016-02-20T03:10:25.277" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's one solution / it works all the time! Wet a napkin and take the ink cartridge and roll it up in the napkin/ place in mic for 20 sec ! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12501" LastActivityDate="2016-02-20T03:10:25.277" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11144" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7696" CreationDate="2016-02-20T05:37:11.933" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to just turn off the light and then get in bed (as for instance you read a bit before going to sleep), just get a lamp that clamps or screws to the headboard, so that you can use that instead of the room lights.  Been doing it for decades, myself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastActivityDate="2016-02-20T05:37:11.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11145" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7696" CreationDate="2016-02-20T17:42:19.090" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple!  You're looking for &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_automation%20%22Home%20Automation%22.&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Home Automation&lt;/a&gt;.  It's rather all the rage right now, as &quot;The Internet of Things&quot; becomes the buzzword for marketers over the next couple of years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But it's not really that new; I remember having a system in the 1970s when I lived with my folks where they had a box with several buttons on the bedside table and could turn lights and certain other appliances on or off with it.  In those days, and assuming I'm recalling it correctly, these systems worked by sending an RF signal through the home's electrical system.  Here's a photo of a device not unlike my parent's:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lKwF9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lKwF9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Lutron Home Lighting System&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the advent of widespread networking protocols, cheap microprocessors, and cheap (!??!) software developers (perhaps I should say &quot;the ubiquitous development of software&quot; instead, because not ALL programmers are as underpaid as I am), you can now control more devices, perhaps, soon, virtually ALL devices in your home and garage, from your laptop or smartphone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's an example of someone who's &quot;rolled his own&quot; Bluetooth solution:  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gam1PqXju6Q&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gam1PqXju6Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But there are plenty of commercial options available.  So, you should be able to plug your phone in to charge overnight beside your bed, hop in, press the screen a few times, and &quot;LIGHTS OUT&quot; ... :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastActivityDate="2016-02-20T17:42:19.090" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11088" CreationDate="2016-02-21T17:16:35.713" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want the wallet to close with that much money inside, &lt;strong&gt;use larger denomination bills.&lt;/strong&gt;  The point of having larger denomination bills is that it makes it easier to store, carry, and exchange larger amounts of money.  This has its downsides (see Larry Summers's post &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/02/16/its-time-to-kill-the-100-bill/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;, for example), but one of the advantages is that it solves the specific problem raised in this question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also consider leaving some in a safe or other such safe place where you can conveniently access it, if the banks are too inconvenient.  Carrying that much on your person concentrates your exposure to the risk of robbery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastEditorUserId="7257" LastEditDate="2016-02-21T18:00:17.253" LastActivityDate="2016-02-21T18:00:17.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11092" CreationDate="2016-02-21T17:29:50.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Opening windows on the upper floor as well as the lower is the best way to get airflow in to that space.  You want to encourage air to come in through the open windows on the bottom floor, and go upstairs and out the windows on the top floor.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have more control and flexibility over the property, you could consider installing a &lt;a href=&quot;http://coolroofs.org/resources/home-building-owners&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;cool roof&lt;/a&gt; to reduce summer solar heating loads, plant shade trees, and/or (as a much more energy-intensive solution) install air conditioning plus insulation.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, feel free to check out &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/green-basics/fans-and-natural-cooling&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;the Green Building Advisor's guide to natural &amp;amp; alternative cooling&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5568311/five-effective-diy-alternatives-to-running-air-conditioner&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this LifeHacker article&lt;/a&gt;, or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/cool-your-home-naturally-zmaz07aszgoe.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this Mother Earth article&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2016-02-21T17:29:50.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11153" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11157" CreationDate="2016-02-21T22:10:07.480" Score="4" ViewCount="965" Body="&lt;p&gt;The inside of my coffee maker's insulated Carafe is stained with coffee. How can I make it look like new?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done some web searching and found some ideas including things that don't make sense like mixing baking soda and vinegar. I'm hoping someone in the community knows of a clever solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12529" LastActivityDate="2016-02-22T01:31:09.543" Title="How can I clean stainless steel coffee maker carafe" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11153" CreationDate="2016-02-22T00:13:41.950" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Commercial coffee-maker cleaners contain phosphoric acid, citric acid, hydroxyacetic acid or other mild acids that dissolve scale that holds the coffee stain to the metal, so you could also use citric acid (sold as &quot;sour salt&quot; for cooking) or even vinegar (though it's only 5% acetic acid, so may need heat and extra time to remove stains).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A commercial stainless-steel cleaner containing oxalic acid, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.barkeepersfriend.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bar Keepers Friend&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, should also be effective. My personal experience is that the abrasive in this type of cleaner helps the acid to remove scale and stain. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_5941703_extract-oxalic-acid-rhubarb-leaves.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;You could even make your own oxalic acid by extracting it from rhubarb leaves.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-02-22T00:13:41.950" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11153" CreationDate="2016-02-22T01:31:09.543" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ice cubes. Salt. Shake/spin. Dump. Repeat if needed. Rinse when finished.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I worked in a restaurant for the better half of my teens and twenties... We used to do a sanitizer soak on the glass coffee pots 2-3x a week, but on the other nights we would use ice cubes and 2-3 tablespoons of table salt and then vigorously &quot;spin&quot; or aggitate the glass cannisters to clean them. The salt would act as a mild abrasive, and also slowly melt away the ice cubes creating a slush wash to scrub/rinse the walls of the coffee pots. It worked like a charm on glass and im sure it may work wonders on the stainless as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17" LastActivityDate="2016-02-22T01:31:09.543" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11158" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11092" CreationDate="2016-02-22T10:16:40.503" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leave the loft hatch open. This will allow hot air to rise into the roof and bypass insulation. It's surprising how much this can reduce the temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-02-22T10:16:40.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11159" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11178" CreationDate="2016-02-22T13:03:07.927" Score="2" ViewCount="2192" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've received a baby sleeping bag and it smells VERY strongly of &lt;a href=&quot;http://unstopables.com/en-us/products/fresh-in-wash-scent-booster&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Lenor Unstoppables&lt;/a&gt; which the previous owner liked to use. I've tried soaking it with baking soda, with vinegar, and have washed it several times. The smell has diminished but still overpowering and unbearable for me, who knows what effect this sensory overload will have on a newborn. What will be effective to remove the odour/fragrance?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5429" LastActivityDate="2018-06-26T16:45:09.380" Title="How to remove the smell of Lenor Unstoppables from clothing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11162" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11163" CreationDate="2016-02-22T21:11:37.150" Score="2" ViewCount="34232" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a plastic water bottle that I dropped. It now has a dent in the base, and is somewhat unsteady when standing up. How can I repair this dent without causing cracks in the plastic that will cause it to leak?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2019-07-17T11:22:41.403" Title="How to repair a dent on my water bottle?" Tags="&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11163" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11162" CreationDate="2016-02-22T21:28:27.007" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fill it with sand, salt, sugar, or some other granulated material. Use a dowel to pack it down. With enough pressure in the correct area, the dent will pop out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-02-22T21:28:27.007" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11164" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11162" CreationDate="2016-02-22T22:33:07.923" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know how tall the water bottle is but you can easily push the dent out using the handle of a wooden spoon, it's thin enough to fit through the mouth of the bottle yet stiff enough to apply good pressure. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6URvPm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6URvPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;wooden spoon&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Try it..!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-04-08T18:58:07.323" LastActivityDate="2017-04-08T18:58:07.323" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11165" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11162" CreationDate="2016-02-22T23:55:23.737" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your saying the bottle is extruding on the bottom (or pushed out)&#xA;Simply get hot steam in the bottle and use an object to push the base inward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12547" LastActivityDate="2016-02-22T23:55:23.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11166" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11162" CreationDate="2016-02-23T01:09:22.457" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fill it with water and swing it around with the cap off (possibly on a rope). Centri&lt;strong&gt;fug&lt;/strong&gt;al force will push the bottom outward and fix the dent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2016-02-23T01:09:22.457" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11167" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-23T01:12:32.207" Score="3" ViewCount="389" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife and I make one important exception to the no-screen-time rule for our baby boy:  video calls with Grandma (or with us, when we're forced to be apart). The problem is that a baby or toddler cannot resist grabbing the tablet/smartphone and thereby sabotaging the call (hitting the mute/pause/disconnect button, flipping the camera, angling the camera so it points at nothing....)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for hardware solutions to the two problems:  keeping a tablet or smartphone &lt;strong&gt;temporarily but safely&lt;/strong&gt; fixed in place, and also preventing a kid from activating its touchscreen or physical buttons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Solutions and parenting advice I'm not interested in:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;Don't give a tablet to a baby, period.&quot; We get it. But video calls are the one exception, and they're important to us.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reasoning with or training the child. He's too young. For a few months it worked pretty well to just restrain him from reaching the device at all, but now he's old enough to see that as a battle of wills, and that's not how we want to use up our hard-won time-slots for transatlantic calls. At the same time he's not old enough to have fine control over where he grabs or to understand why he shouldn't grab. By contrast, if I could find a way to fix the tablet temporarily but securely to the bars of his play-pen, I think his initial frustration at not being able to move it would extinguish quite rapidly. Some things are just fixed, and he gets that.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The &quot;Guided Access&quot; option on iOS.  First, in recent versions of the OS, Apple have deliberately disabled it for FaceTime.  Second, it's buggy, with a tendency to leave you trapped in Guided-Access mode with only forced-reset as an escape route. Third, it doesn't solve the problem of physically fixing the device. In fact, let's steer away from software-specific solutions altogether. Assume for the sake of argument that we want to contact multiple non-technical relatives, one of whom is comfortable with FaceTime, one of whom only uses Skype, one of whom uses Google Hangout, etc, and in all cases it's hopeless to try to teach them to use an unfamiliar app.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm sure a solution can be built from scratch using $15 worth of materials from a DIY store, but I have very little natural skill in that direction, and in particular would have a hard time placing my faith in the child-safety of what I'd made.  Can anyone think of ready-made or extremely-simple-to-build hacks?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1647" LastEditorUserId="1647" LastEditDate="2016-02-23T01:30:08.713" LastActivityDate="2016-02-29T19:06:21.623" Title="achieving a stable video-call experience with an infant or toddler" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11168" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11167" CreationDate="2016-02-23T01:47:08.630" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is an approach that might help out. Note: it may work better for a tablet than a phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you get a box, something like a cereal box thats a bit bigger than the tablet/phone. Cut out a section in the middle roughly the size of the screen. Then get 2 Styrofoam blocks like &lt;a href=&quot;http://cdn-us-ec.yottaa.net/551561a7312e580499000a44/6dfc9540b6ba0132c6c50a3ba3fac80a.yottaa.net/v~11.24/aamm_prd/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-joann-product-catalog/default/dw8cf467bb/images/hi-res/10/10627727.jpg?yocs=u_&amp;amp;yoloc=us&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; and cut notches into it to put the tablet/phone in. One block should go on either side of the device, and they may need to be cut a bit to fit inside the box. Also you should probably use something like an ice pick or a pen to push a hole to where ever the speaker is to let sound out. Then use a piece of clear plastic to put over the screen. Preferably something stiff, so that touching the plastic will not cause the touch to register on the touch screen. To assemble place the device in the notches of the styrofoam and place the plastic on top. Then slide it into the box and tape it closed. All that should now be visible is the screen, but it will be protected from being touched by the plastic. Sound will still be produced (if it is muffled, make the speaker hole bigger) and even if you child drops it, it will have extra protection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Feel free to ask about anything that needs clarification.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-02-23T01:47:08.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11169" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-23T05:44:27.830" Score="3" ViewCount="9809" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to stop splashing from above counter sinks in bathroom?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12551" LastActivityDate="2016-02-25T04:51:36.160" Title="How do I stop water from splashing in the bathroom above counter sink?" Tags="&lt;sink&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11170" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-23T08:30:05.350" Score="3" ViewCount="317" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 2 year old keyboard here and the problem is it is now becoming sticky, by sticky what I mean is it is becoming hard to press, hard pressing will work but I find it hard, I cleaned it already, I even remove certain keys the reattached it to see if it will solve my problem, all of those doesn't seem to solve my problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1251" LastActivityDate="2016-03-26T07:26:42.537" Title="How to make my keyboard not sticky?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11171" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11170" CreationDate="2016-02-23T08:54:32.417" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try to use steam, but it will take some time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unplug the keyboard&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a water kettle or something that can produce steam (be careful!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hover the keyboard, upside down over the steam. Make sure the steam can rise between all keys (again be careful!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep the board upside down and put it on a dry towel to dry for at least 2 days or use something like a hair dryer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another trick I learned to clean carpets (yes, carpets) is to put it upside down in the show and push it down so the snow gets pushed in. Maybe this also can be done with a keyboard if you have show around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastEditorUserId="11631" LastEditDate="2016-02-23T14:04:50.823" LastActivityDate="2016-02-23T14:04:50.823" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11170" CreationDate="2016-02-23T12:47:02.620" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Over time your keyboard gathers an incredible amount of dust, dirt and many other bits which inevitably results in sticking of the keys, to clean up you keyboard and make it feel as good as new...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;You will need:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Cotton buds&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Anti-bacterial wipes&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Acidic solution/Vinegar&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Patience&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Firstly, un-plug your keyboard and tip it upside down and shake to remove any excess debris. Then remove all of the keys (these should just pop off and pop back on again with a little force, be careful not to break the clips underneath the keys).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Place the keys in a container of acidic solution such as vinegar and leave for around 20 mins, then give them a good scrub with a cloth.&#xA;Grab an anti-bacterial wipe or cloth and dip in vinegar or any form of alcohol solution and scrub the keyboard thoroughly, especially around heavily used areas such as the space-bar and enter key. Use a cotton bud/swab to rub the solution around the areas where the keys should be to pick out any grime in the crevices. You should be able to see the grime coming away from the keyboard, if not, scrub a little harder!&lt;br&gt; Pop the keys back on by lining up the clips with hooks underneath and press firmly down, if you have a different sort of keyboard or any questions post us a comment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Good Luck and remember to be patient, there's no quick fix to restoring a keyboard, unless you buy a new one!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-02-23T12:47:02.620" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11173" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11169" CreationDate="2016-02-23T13:20:08.677" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you mean a sink that's sunk into a counter top, it's next to impossible not to splash the surrounding area when you use it. It helps if the sink is a good size and deep, but sadly, many modern sinks aren't, so if you've got a designer type 'sink' that's more like a shallow tray (like one I saw recently in a friend's house), then you need to keep a towel on hand specially to clean up water splashes afterwards. I'm afraid those type of sinks are more for looking at than using, definitely a case of appearance, design and form over function.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-02-23T13:20:08.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11174" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11169" CreationDate="2016-02-23T14:17:22.760" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most common cause for excessive splashing from your sink is how the water comes pouring from the tap, our taps are generally simple-crafted ones that release the water in floods. The best way to resolve this issue is to invest in a tap aerator, these break up the flood of water in the same way ordinary shower heads do.&lt;br&gt;The tap aerators usually come with the regulator to fit them with too which isn't difficult to do.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I found this one &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quality-Kitchen-Tap-Aerator-tap/dp/B00C66QSRK&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;Br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ag3yr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ag3yr.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-02-23T14:17:22.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11170" CreationDate="2016-02-23T15:58:20.457" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most keyboards are dishwasher safe.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unplug the keyboard from whatever you have it connected to. Remove any batteries and attachments (non-glued in place items, but not the keys). Place on the top tray of the dishwasher, face down. Wash using your normal detergent. &lt;strong&gt;Do not go through the heated drying cycle&lt;/strong&gt; as it may damage the plastics. Allow the keyboard to thoroughly air dry before reattaching it to your device. Put the batteries and other attachments back in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a dishwasher, you can use a shower head to clean almost as much as the dishwasher. I would not add liquid dish soap to assist the cleaning as it becomes extremely difficult to remove all of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-02-23T15:58:20.457" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11167" CreationDate="2016-02-23T18:42:12.437" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a cookbook stand with a clear plastic front. I use one to keep the pages of my cookbooks clean of food debris while cooking. That way you have a easily cleanable surface that won't affect your call between the tablet and the baby. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ivOU3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ivOU3.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That, or use a Chromecast to put the call on your TV screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2016-02-23T18:42:12.437" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11178" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11159" CreationDate="2016-02-23T19:26:03.703" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You obviously have a strong opponent here - designed to stick to the fabric for weeks according to the manufacturer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So pretend to &quot;use&quot; it:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Wash repeatedly, as hot and &quot;rough&quot; as the fabric will allow, air out as much as possible. Sun and wind will help break down and carry away scents. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In cases like these, I tend to leave the laundry outside even over night, e.g. wash in the morning, hang to dry outside, leave out over night (dew falling and drying again in the morning), repeat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Expect the process to last a few days and of course &lt;em&gt;do not use detergent with (strong) scent&lt;/em&gt;. Kind of obvious, but you don't want to add scent / bind the existing scent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2016-02-23T19:26:03.703" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11179" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11183" CreationDate="2016-02-24T03:29:54.740" Score="6" ViewCount="788" Body="&lt;p&gt;(I hope this is the appropriate place to ask.) I'm a 23 year old female, 5'2&quot;, and I look like I'm high school age or younger. But I am married and want people to think I'm an adult. I need new glasses and was hoping to get some that would make me look my age but I probably need more help than just glasses. I've heard that the best way to look older is to dress professionally, but that's just not practical for everyday. What are some tips to help me look my age?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12559" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T13:55:04.450" Title="How to look / dress older?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11181" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-24T12:28:31.227" Score="10" ViewCount="9830" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I clean the inside of plastic hose which I use for liquids like milk, juice and other. How can I remove the residue after usage. In some cases if the hose was not immediately cleaned then the residue has dried and become more difficult to clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The hose type is similar to the one on the picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kWPnlm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kWPnlm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;plastic hose&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-10-03T20:30:17.997" Title="How to clean the inside of a hose" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11181" CreationDate="2016-02-24T13:18:49.887" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming a rather thin diameter like the hoses used for milk on espresso machines or camelbak drinking systems:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd go for a pipe cleaner - they come in different thicknesses and are quite flexible..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They will probably be too short for the total length, so get some thread - more than twice the hose length in total, cut in half.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bend the pipe cleaner back and twist on both ends, forming a loop and making sure the wire end can't scratch the inside of the hose. Tie one length of thread to each loop on the ends. Use the threads to pull the pipe cleaner (soaked with detergent) back and forth through the hose. Rinse well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A very small but heavy weight (e.g. small fishing lead) clamped to the end of one string can make threading the thread through the hose a lot easier: just let it &quot;fall&quot; through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For thicker hoses, use the same principle, but use either a piece of a bottle brush or a piece of knotted fabric (with matching diameter) as the scrubbing part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2016-03-08T07:21:30.127" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T07:21:30.127" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11179" CreationDate="2016-02-24T16:53:22.150" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would say try to dress more practical rather than professional to appear your age. I'm in the same demographic as you, and I've found that just swapping to professional attire that doesn't suit your environment comes across as pretending to be a grown up. Swap out faded or torn jeans for jeans in good condition with a slightly higher waist(won't ride down when you sit). Wear clothing that doesn't have large amounts of writing or graphics. I wear glasses but I go for a more minimalistic look rather than a statement look. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, start dressing for how you live your life rather than how you think the world should see you, and you'll find that ironically this is the best way for the world to accurately perceive you as an adult. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2016-02-24T16:53:22.150" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11184" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7909" CreationDate="2016-02-24T17:49:13.310" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A hair dryer &lt;em&gt;on the cold setting&lt;/em&gt; will do the job nicely and good quality ones will even allow you to adjust the strength of the air flow. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, they might not be as precise as compressed air but way more cost effective than buying cans of &lt;em&gt;air&lt;/em&gt; and a lot safer than vacuuming in small parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2016-02-24T17:49:13.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11179" CreationDate="2016-02-24T20:58:38.370" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to crank up your &lt;strong&gt;observing&lt;/strong&gt; dramatically. On your way to work/school/shopping, at work/school/shopping, in the stock photos that you see online and in articles, in any paper media you consume, in TV ads for floor cleaners or prescription meds or beer, look, really &lt;strong&gt;look&lt;/strong&gt; at the people. Ask yourself:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;does that person look roughly within 10 years of my age?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;does that person look like a funloving high school student, or a serious adult who is married and definitely 23 or more?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;from the context of the ad (furniture in the background, price of the item being sold) or article (is it about investments or a new pot law?) or what you can overhear of the subway/grocery store conversation, or know of the person if it's a real person in your life, are the people you see in the demographic you want to be perceived as?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(You may gain some information from the men, but women will probably be your prime target.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now start to take note of the appearance of the people who &lt;em&gt;appear to you&lt;/em&gt; to be married, in their late twenties, professional, etc. This is the image you want to project. Depending on where you live and what income group you want to be perceived as (artsy does not look like lawyer) you will see different things. Earring size. Hair style. Makeup colours. Nail length and decoration. Sure, maybe some easy stuff like bare midriff or torn jeans, but more seriously how tight are the clothes? Are they layered? Do things &quot;go together&quot; or is it a pair of neutral pants and a top, a skirt and a top? How high are the heels? Is everything black? Taupe? Beige? Are there bold colours? Big prints? Chunky necklaces? Bracelets? Are the purses large or small? And sure, what do their glasses look like?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, don't feel you need permission to wear certain things. I used to envy women who wore floppy straw hats in the summer, especially with loose flowing dresses. I wished I could do that. One day, I realized they don't check for a permit at the stores that sell floppy straw hats. I bought one, and wore it like I meant it. It worked - not one person laughed at me for my affectation. If you want to wear more serious or expensive clothes, you need no permission. Just go buy some, and see what happens when you wear them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2016-02-24T20:58:38.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11181" CreationDate="2016-02-25T00:29:33.083" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I clean my hydration backpack by removing the mouth piece and rinsing it with hot water, letting it cool, then throwing it in the freezer. Once everything is frozen solid, I'll rinse it again in cool water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I only use my pack for water, so one cycle usually does the trick, but if there was anything else in the hose, more hot water to free it up/penetrate followed by a freezer cycle should break up most contaminants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12571" LastEditorUserId="12571" LastEditDate="2016-02-26T14:22:46.927" LastActivityDate="2016-02-26T14:22:46.927" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11188" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11169" CreationDate="2016-02-25T04:51:36.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have kept a washcloth in the bottom of the sink, when I had this problem. The water doesn't bounce as much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1847" LastActivityDate="2016-02-25T04:51:36.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11189" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11181" CreationDate="2016-02-25T06:46:24.473" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a very soft cloth (cotton). Attach a ball bearing to the cloth and run it through the hose. It will clean it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12576" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-03-02T18:55:37.380" LastActivityDate="2016-03-02T18:55:37.380" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11190" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-25T09:10:21.220" Score="7" ViewCount="76216" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to remove a sticker from the inside of a car windshield which I want to leave undamaged so that it can be used on another car. The stickers are for car insurance, road tax (vignette) or other similar. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lets say if they were applied on the wrong place or the wrong car and I want to move them, then I need to take them without damaging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HoXnYm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HoXnYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;stickers&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-02-25T20:58:24.983" LastActivityDate="2018-04-01T11:39:21.020" Title="How to remove sticker from car windshield without tearing it" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11191" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11190" CreationDate="2016-02-25T10:10:39.337" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is a plastic sticker, try to heat up the window from the other side of the sticker so it becomes somewhat loose, then you can gently peel it off and it should come right off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, if it is a paper based sticker you will not have much luck since those are really fragile. If you want to clean your window completely (ruining the stickers) I would suggest using a screen cleaner foam and a razor. Soak the sticker with the foam and without applying too much pressure on the windshield (don't scratch it) use a razor blade to peel it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12327" LastEditorUserId="11711" LastEditDate="2016-02-25T12:11:34.090" LastActivityDate="2016-02-25T12:11:34.090" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11190" CreationDate="2016-02-25T19:48:24.303" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This process has worked well for me:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Heat the sticker with a hot air dryer to loosen the adhesive.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert the tip of a razor blade under one corner of the sticker.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Work the blade behind the sticker about 1/4 inch.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press the loosened portion of the sticker against the flat side of the blade, then lift the blade and sticker together (slowly). If the sticker starts to tear, reheat and start another corner.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use Goof Off, acetone, or another solvent to remove residue from glass.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use contact adhesive if needed to improve adhesion to the new surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The warmer and softer the adhesive, the better the end result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12586" LastActivityDate="2016-02-25T19:48:24.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11193" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11190" CreationDate="2016-02-25T20:22:32.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour a very small amount of gasoline on rag&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub the rag lightly and carefully on the sticker (I would suggest with your car door open)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use another rag or something else to rub the sticker off.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Most should come off, and if it doesn't, repeat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If that doesn't work, apply flame to gasoline&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12588" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2018-02-28T15:32:09.763" LastActivityDate="2018-02-28T15:32:09.763" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11195" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11203" CreationDate="2016-02-26T06:15:59.630" Score="5" ViewCount="1051" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the easiest fastest and not too expensive way too remove blackheads on the face? Especially the nose area.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12595" LastActivityDate="2017-11-10T21:10:46.603" Title="Easiest way to remove blackheads" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2018-12-05T15:05:30.013" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11195" CreationDate="2016-02-26T08:05:41.633" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, shower with warm water and exfoliate your skin to remove the surface layers of skin keeping dirt and oil in there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After showering and exfoliating, you can use a pimple extractor device - a little loop of metal you use to gently press down around the blackhead - to help squeeze the black stuff out.  (you can buy them online on Amazon etc easily).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To prevent it in the future, exfoliate daily with loofa or something else a little rough to help keep your pores clear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12596" LastActivityDate="2016-02-26T08:05:41.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11195" CreationDate="2016-02-26T08:10:47.213" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use mask from products you have at home to exfoliate your skin. There are different variants:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cinnamon and honey&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;egg-white&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;oatmeal and yogurt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clay mask (medical clay)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And you have to hydrate your skin to reduce fat production of the pores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-02-26T08:10:47.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11195" CreationDate="2016-02-26T08:37:52.590" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to buy anything, I would add to Natalia's method.&#xA;Instead of buying an extractor or sorts, you can use the loop in a hairpin. Just push it in after you wash your face with warm water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other method to use both of you thumbs. Position your thumb nails around the blackhead and squeze and push.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Easiest way is to ask a family member. My sister does it for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12327" LastActivityDate="2016-02-26T08:37:52.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11200" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11195" CreationDate="2016-02-26T10:38:48.097" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to get rid of blackhead on your nose is to give em a good ol' squeeze  Use one of two things;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;- Tweezers&lt;br&gt;&#xA;- Hair clip&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CQE1c.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CQE1c.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tweezers are the best option, you can tweeze the head off and remove the juicy under-layer quicker than you can say..&quot;ahh, that's the spot&quot;.&#xA;As soon as you've finished, wash your face with lukewarm water and moisturise.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Top tip:&lt;/strong&gt; Dab some toothpaste on spots or blackheads that are a little bigger than normal..this dries it out and ensures quicker healing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-02-26T10:38:48.097" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11202" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11092" CreationDate="2016-02-26T17:41:48.853" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't like the approach of opening downstairs windows and closing upstairs. I advise the opposite. This lets the hot air come upstairs (it is going there anyway), and, once it gets up there, it can escape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best and quickest solution I found when I was living upstairs in a non-airconditioned house:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) open two (ONLY two) windows upstairs, ideally these are at each end of the 2nd floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) place a window fan blowing OUT of one of the windows. secure the fan, and close any gaps so air doesn't blow out through the fan and sneak back in around the side of the fan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) close all other windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) pull down blinds or curtains on all the closed windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;.. this will produce a steady stream of air moving through the upstairs. You will notice a huge difference in a short amount of time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12608" LastEditorUserId="12608" LastEditDate="2016-02-26T17:49:16.930" LastActivityDate="2016-02-26T17:49:16.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11195" CreationDate="2016-02-26T19:22:10.670" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think a cheap and most effective way is to use Biore pore strips. It's something you buy, but you only need to use it a few times a month, so it will last for a long time. Some drug store brands pore strips works too, but I found those to be more skin irritating, so I think going with the original Biore brand is the best choice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The homemade method is natural and wonderful, but it's not necessarily the cheapest method in terms of money and time for a very clean result. The ingredients you need for a homemade mask are not the cheapest thing out there. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think it really just comes down to personal preference. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastEditorUserId="9411" LastEditDate="2016-03-02T17:25:40.500" LastActivityDate="2016-03-02T17:25:40.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11204" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11234" CreationDate="2016-02-26T23:57:42.387" Score="4" ViewCount="7095" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cold weather has brittled my recycling bin and cracks have developed around the lid handles due to being peeled off in freezing weather.  It's gotten so bad, that the lid no longer performs its function of keeping water out of my paper recycling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could buy a new bin, but it seems a shame to toss it when only the lid is affected.  Also, tossing a bin is difficult without a larger bin to put it inside of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd like to repair it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bin is made out of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), which has a melting point of 110C and bonds poorly with most adhesives.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideas I've had:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Duct tape.  Probably won't last that long, and hard to form a watertight seal.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Welding with a blow dryer.  Probably not hot enough.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Welding with a hot frying pan.  Probably hot enough, but might be hard to achieve the accuracy needed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Welding with my soldering iron.  Probably hot and accurate enough, but would ruin my soldering tip :(&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, the question is, how can I repair these cracks without buying a plastic welding kit?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tkKFJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tkKFJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Cracks in LDPE plastic&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12615" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T17:06:32.957" Title="How can I repair cracked LDPE without a plastic welder?" Tags="&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11205" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11210" CreationDate="2016-02-27T01:09:42.683" Score="3" ViewCount="1286" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Background&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At school, I receive a lot of thick paper packets that are 40 or more pages long. Our printer automatically can staple packets of up to around 150 sheets, so the packets are stapled nicely together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;However&lt;/em&gt;, after a few days of using the paper packet, the front page begins to tear off, which makes it very annoying to use. I can staple the front sheet back on with a normal stapler, but our staplers only staple around 25 papers, so it doesn't go all the way through, and falls off after another day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Question&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any simple way to reattach the front page of a stapled paper packet without stapling all the way to the back page?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12205" LastEditorUserId="1553" LastEditDate="2016-02-28T21:08:17.120" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T19:54:19.523" Title="How should I re-attach the top sheet of paper that has come loose from a stapled group?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11207" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11205" CreationDate="2016-02-27T13:42:11.720" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds like the problem is pressure (force divided by area). The top sheet can move when you're turning pages, or it can even move laterally slightly. When this happens, consider the lateral force exerted - all you have are the two little staple legs holding everything together. The top bar of the staple might also help if it's pressed into the stack, but even that is quite small.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try putting a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binder_clip&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;binder clip&lt;/a&gt; over the staple when you get the package. This should spread the force over a larger surface area and help the package last a little longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to use the package over a long period, though, consider punching holes and binding the package with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/file-folder-fasteners/N=5+543872/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;file folder fasteners&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2016-02-27T13:42:11.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11208" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11204" CreationDate="2016-02-27T22:54:15.767" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have repaired similar plastic items (in my case, a compost-holder) by pre-drilling holes and driving woodscrews into a suitably shaped piece of wood somewhere behind it. Your picture is not too clear, but here's a sketch:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/saZKQ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/saZKQ.png&quot; alt=&quot;screw and wood&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;Don't use a countersunk screw, that would probably split the plastic. &#xA;This will give you a stable mechanical basis which you can then waterproof with whatever is convenient (silicone perhaps).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Success!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2317" LastActivityDate="2016-02-27T22:54:15.767" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11209" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-02-28T03:58:53.787" Score="1" ViewCount="275" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wonder whether it is possible to know if a bread is whole grain, without looking the label (since sometimes I don't have it, e.g., restaurant).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Color can give a hint:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jAmxm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jAmxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;but is not always reliable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12" LastEditorUserId="12" LastEditDate="2016-03-20T20:38:57.647" LastActivityDate="2016-03-30T18:34:00.373" Title="How do I know if a bread is whole grain (without the label)?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11205" CreationDate="2016-02-28T12:52:21.967" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't try to staple it all the way through the packet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, reinforce the torn corner. I usually use post-it notes and tape, which &lt;strong&gt;do not&lt;/strong&gt; last long-term if it gets a lot of use. If you need to use these packets for a while, you might want to use paper tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, staple the front sheet to the next set of sheets, anywhere from 5 to fifteen pages. Either staple it as close to the original staple as you can, or along a natural fold point if that's not practical. Preferably use more than one staple in more than one position - moving the paper around while attached to as single staple is what caused the problem in the first place. So if the original staple was in the top corner, either place two parallel staples a little farther &quot;in&quot;, or two to three staples across the top or along the side. It's not a great long-term solution, but it should last a few weeks if you're careful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Proactively, when you first get the packet reinforce the first page &lt;strong&gt;across&lt;/strong&gt; the staple with something that flexes well (such as duct tape), and over the crease lines at the edge of the paper. If it's a top corner staple, for example, take a piece of duct tape a little over an inch square and put it over the paper and staple, then wrap the edges over the sides of the paper (you can cut a small bit off the corner of the tape to prevent overlap).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11791" LastActivityDate="2016-02-28T12:52:21.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11211" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2016-02-28T21:16:59.517" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Growing up my Mom had a salt shaker that came with a glass &quot;cap&quot; kind of that had some kind of purple granules in it. Have no idea what they are but it works. I have them now but don't use them. The salt is still dry as a bone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12642" LastActivityDate="2016-02-28T21:16:59.517" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11213" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11215" CreationDate="2016-02-28T23:23:29.963" Score="1" ViewCount="5945" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have accidentally sprayed some leather lotion on our laminate floor and it has become &lt;em&gt;extremely&lt;/em&gt; slippery - the spot has become a major hazard in our apartment. Even at a slow pace, walking over the spot in socks is dangerous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to undo this? We've (thoroughly) tried &quot;cleaning&quot; this away with some all-purpose wet wipes (that we also normally use on the laminate when something minor gets spilled), to no avail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lotion is the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.erdal.at/products/lederpflegelotion/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Erdal Classic Lederpflegelotion&lt;/a&gt;, there is no ingredient list on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12644" LastEditorUserId="8207" LastEditDate="2016-02-29T16:47:25.977" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T10:19:39.197" Title="How to undo slippery laminate flooring due to leather lotion" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11214" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11213" CreationDate="2016-02-29T02:02:20.780" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try some mineral turps or some kerosene to remove the residue of the leather lotion. Don't use lots, and test it on an inconspicuous area of laminate first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastActivityDate="2016-02-29T02:02:20.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11213" CreationDate="2016-02-29T09:01:02.860" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just called the manufacturer:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The product contains various waxes which stick to the laminate and - as you learned - make it darn slippery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your everyday wipes will not remove the wax, apart from traces than may be polished off with lots and lots of ellbow grease and patience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To strip the wax, you will need a &quot;residue remover&quot;, the nice lady recommended something from their own line, of course, the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.emsal.de/english/products/floor-care/details/p/layer-remover-1.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;emsal Grundreiniger&lt;/a&gt; (Layer remover). Use less than the originally recommended dosage to start, perhaps a quarter, just to be safe. Use more if required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another alternative we discussed are those &quot;grease removers&quot; based on orange peel. They are often sold as &quot;Kraftreiniger&quot;, my personal favourite is the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sonett.eu/index.php?id=33&amp;amp;lang=de&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Sonnet Orangen Kraftreiniger&lt;/a&gt; (scroll down, here's an &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.de/Sonett-Orangen-Kraftreiniger-0-5l/dp/B007IIN9WS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;amazon link&lt;/a&gt;) I would hesitate to use the really strong ones like Oranex or at least dillute them very, very much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For both, testing them in an inconspicuous spot is a good idea, but if you start with very dilluted cleaner they should be safe, the customer support assured me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Independent of your product choice I would recommend using microfiber rags and plan for some scrubbing, mechanical action will support the cleaner's chemical reaction. Also, plan to &quot;rinse and repeat&quot;, depending on how much product you got on your floor you may have to remove the residue in layers, not in one go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most interesting recommendation I got from customer support was to always wipe &lt;em&gt;the entire floor&lt;/em&gt;, not to spot-clean. Laninate will always have very small dents and divots where a tiny bit of residue stays behind - a mixture of dust and dirt and cleaner from your wipes, probably. Spot cleaning might leave visible differences between the place of the spill and the rest, not because it affected the syrface, but because it is niw actually cleaner than the rest of your floor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2016-02-29T09:01:02.860" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11216" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11167" CreationDate="2016-02-29T14:53:11.060" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use an application to temporarily disable the touchscreen. Quick Google search resulted with &lt;a href=&quot;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.argotronic.touchblocker&amp;amp;hl=en&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.argotronic.touchblocker&amp;amp;hl=en&lt;/a&gt; such app for Android. You can use a toddler type case (something like this: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.laptopmag.com/images/wp/laptop-slideshow/269537.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.laptopmag.com/images/wp/laptop-slideshow/269537.jpg&lt;/a&gt;) so that you can keep your tablet safer when you give it to your kid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other thing is, you can show him/her how to actually use it. Both my baby cousins Skype with me when I am abroad. Before I left, I showed them how to use it, so they sit down, put the tablet with the tilt case on a flat surface and talk to me. Even if they want to move around, I told them not to pick up the tablet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12327" LastActivityDate="2016-02-29T14:53:11.060" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11217" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11181" CreationDate="2016-02-29T15:08:44.833" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For shorter lengths you could use a gun bore cleaning kit- probably suitable down to about 3/8&quot; OD and about 1' if you come in from both sides. There  may be even smaller caliber ones for pellet guns, but 0.22 (5.5mm) is very common. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a tube like this on my cappuccino maker, and I just pull it off and run water through it after every use. A bit of a hassle but there does not seem to be any residue when it's cleaned like that. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also sterilize silicone tubing by running it through the dishwasher - it may not remove the residue but any bacteria should be neutralized. PVC tubing might be damaged by the drying heat, however. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastActivityDate="2016-02-29T15:08:44.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11218" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11179" CreationDate="2016-02-29T15:19:17.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The TV show &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/what-not-to-wear/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;What Not to Wear&lt;/a&gt; has covered this a number of times, often with smaller females who have this issue (some even were shopping in the kids department, but mostly dressing like they were still students). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can find those episodes online I think it would be a great reference in that Stacy and Clinton give the person various rules to follow when shopping, and they can be adapted to the situation and tastes of the individual.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastEditorUserId="1725" LastEditDate="2016-02-29T17:13:18.527" LastActivityDate="2016-02-29T17:13:18.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11221" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11204" CreationDate="2016-02-29T23:12:56.010" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Styrene/butadiene copolymers such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B000LNJR2I&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Goop&lt;/a&gt; bond &lt;em&gt;somewhat&lt;/em&gt; to polyethylene, and are flexible and elastic, though they harden with years of exposure to light and air. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Polyethylene &quot;candles&quot;, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.racewax.com/ptex-base-repair/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;P-tex&lt;/a&gt;, are sold to repair gouges in ski bases, but might not bond in a deep crack, nor would it have the tensile strength of pressure-molded poilyethylene. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, from your picture, there are evidently &lt;em&gt;a number of cracks&lt;/em&gt; in the container. Once polyethylene becomes so embrittled that it cracks in one spot, I find that it soon cracks (or even crumbles) elsewhere. If you have recycling pick-up, with others handling the bin, it would not receive delicate handling. For that reason, I would not spend much time or money on repair, where the whole container is likely to disintegrate. If your recycling service takes high-density polyethylene (HDPE, &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resin_identification_code&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&quot;2&quot; in a triangle&lt;/a&gt;), then cut or break the old container and put it in the new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2019-08-09T17:06:32.957" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T17:06:32.957" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="11222" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-03-01T15:40:06.727" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to radio, television, and any other broadcast media.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-03-01T15:40:06.727" LastActivityDate="2016-03-01T15:40:06.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11223" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-03-01T15:40:06.727" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to radio, television, and any other broadcast media." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-03-01T15:40:06.727" LastActivityDate="2016-03-01T15:40:06.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11224" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-03-01T15:40:48.590" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to wood: using, transporting, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-03-01T15:40:48.590" LastActivityDate="2016-03-01T15:40:48.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11225" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-03-01T15:40:48.590" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to wood: using, transporting, etc." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-03-01T15:40:48.590" LastActivityDate="2016-03-01T15:40:48.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2016-03-01T17:18:42.037" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used a couple of dried beans (pinto, black, white) with good results. They're hygroscopic, just like uncooked rice. I get no clumps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I doubt those will fall through your shaker! :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12586" LastActivityDate="2016-03-01T17:18:42.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11205" CreationDate="2016-03-01T17:27:54.973" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Loosen the staple a bit by unbending the staple's 'feet' on the back of the packet. (Needle-nose pliers if needed)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Work the staple slightly upward through the packet to give some headspace between the top of the stack and the strap of the staple.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;On the cover sheet, slide the 'tongue' of paper (where the staple tore out) into the new headspace between the posts of the staple. Line up the cover sheet with the rest of the stack.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bonus: If you can, cut a thin strip of tape and slide that between the posts as well. Either way, place a bit of tape over that paper tongue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press each side of the staple firmly back down in the stack.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tighten the staple by re-bending the feet. Press them firmly in place.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12586" LastActivityDate="2016-03-01T17:27:54.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11228" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11205" CreationDate="2016-03-01T17:43:31.423" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can stand the inconsistency, there's nothing stopping you from using a different corner (one of the three remaining) of the first page and stapling it to the second page. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When issued a new packet as described in the OP, reinforce the stapled corner with tape to prevent this from occurring all together. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10978" LastActivityDate="2016-03-01T17:43:31.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11229" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2016-03-02T00:32:31.733" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;We use orzo. It's a kind of pasta which is shaped like a slightly flattened grain of rice. It is a little longer than long-grain rice, and more importantly it is notably wider than a grain of rice, so it should not come out of your salt shaker accidentally. It is cheap, lasts forever, and available in multi-color which can be decorative if you have a clear salt shaker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11791" LastActivityDate="2016-03-02T00:32:31.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11205" CreationDate="2016-03-02T10:09:14.943" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about creating two packets of 20 instead of one packet of 40 papers. That way you can use tape to strengthen the ripped paper and reattach it with your stapler. See it as part 1 and part 2 of your book. It also lighten you load carrying less weight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-03-02T10:09:14.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11233" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11209" CreationDate="2016-03-02T19:20:29.060" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can always ask the person selling the bread. It is best to look at the label as the colors can be misleading. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12690" LastActivityDate="2016-03-02T19:20:29.060" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11234" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11204" CreationDate="2016-03-02T21:44:57.060" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not exactly sure what a &quot;plastic welding kit&quot; is, but I've made almost identical repairs with a Benzomatic propane torch (the blue can). The trick (in my case) was getting the pieces lined up enough so that they would stick to each other when heated, and for that I would use duct tape on the opposite side of the side I was heating, then remove that tape and reverse it for the other side, just for extra strength. It will never be as strong as the original, but if all you're interested in for now is a water tight seal, then it's a start.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For reference, the can I'm talking about is here:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002DVN7OU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/C-R-Laurence-LP1759-Standard-Cylinder/dp/B002DVN7OU/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are relatively inexpensive (US$10) in hardware stores, and may or may not come with a torch top, depending on which option you buy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to get really fancy, find other sources of LDPE (Plastic #4 if things are labelled) and make strips of &quot;plastic solder&quot; to add plastic to your weld. This is much more work, but will make the weld much stronger in the long run.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's your idea of a &quot;plastic welding kit&quot; then of course feel free to ignore this answer, but again, I've had success with this, and having a propane torch around the house can be pretty useful for other projects too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Side note, the yellow Benzomatic cans are Map-Pro gas, and burn much much hotter than required for plastic, (can heat steel enough to bend small pieces) so definitely don't get that or the red can. (Not sure what it is, but I know it's used in welding along with the Map-pro.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12695" LastActivityDate="2016-03-02T21:44:57.060" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11190" CreationDate="2016-03-02T21:52:26.217" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had a lot of success with hairspray and a razorblade. Simply spray the hairspray on the sticker, let it sit for ~5 minutes to dry somewhat, then use the razorblade to scrape off the sticker, starting with the corners if possible. As I understand it, the hairspray creates a bond on the sticker so that it doesn't break up into pieces as much. If there is any residue left, I'd use Goo Gone (&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00006IBNJ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Amazon Link&lt;/a&gt;) on it and it cleans up the adhesive very nicely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12695" LastActivityDate="2016-03-02T21:52:26.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11236" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-03T11:36:33.303" Score="-3" ViewCount="228" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had trouble waking up on command for basically my entire life. I just graduated with my bachelor's in December, and I started grad school in January. The only job I've ever had before was in the evening, and it's never a problem for me to be awake then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The thing is, I can already tell that attendance is basically mandatory for me from now on. I won't be able to get mostly A's in graduate level classes despite missing 8am classes ~weekly like I could in undergrad. The other morning, I woke up at 8:10 asleep on top of my phone/alarm clock. I was lucky that I woke up at all, I had slept until 9am and missed my first class the day before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is beginning to really stress me out, because I need to go to the lectures every day so I can do consistently well on exams. I have never had perfect attendance in a class that met before 10am in my life. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some steps I can take to make sure I wake up in the morning? I need to fix this problem now or I won't be able to continue on the path to get what I want out of life. How do you guys manage it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12697" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T13:38:36.070" Title="How can I make sure that I wake up in the morning?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-03-03T14:14:03.183" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11236" CreationDate="2016-03-03T13:38:36.070" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;First thing, no matter what it takes, go to bed earlier.  Allow yourself at least seven hours (preferably eight) of sleep time, plus and additional hour without exposure to TV, computer, or smart phone screens before that time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, put your alarm in a location where you have to get physically out of bed to turn it off, and make sure it's loud enough to &quot;wake the dead.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Third, make a regular appointment for breakfast with someone who'll always be there, will expect &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; to be there, and will call you if you don't show.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do those three things, and you should solve your problem, as well as starting to establish long term habits that will protect against power failures, sick days for your &quot;breakfast buddy&quot;, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T13:38:36.070" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2016-03-03T18:47:05.527" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In case anyone is wondering if I did cleaned my white earphones, here's how I did it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;They are not 100% white, but definitely a lot whiter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First I tried to brush them with toothpaste as suggested by @zzzzz , but I didn't quite see any plausible results, then when I was tired of brushing them and as a last resort, I sprayed them with bleach (that liquid that makes your clothes whiter) and brushed them again for another 2/3 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wasn't seeing any results, but then I sprayed them again with bleach and left them outside in a sunny day so they could dry and you know... I just sprayed them with bleach, they are all soaked, so I want them clearly to dry :) . After a few hours being exposed to the sun, they started becoming whiter. At the end of the day, the results were pretty good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now I don't know if it was soaking them with bleach and its interaction with the sun, or the combination of the toothpaste then the bleach plus the sun, but they definitely became whiter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5274" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T18:47:05.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11241" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11205" CreationDate="2016-03-03T19:54:19.523" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add a sheet of index stock to the printer receiving tray, so when the first sheet is stapled, it isn't the first sheet of the packet you received, but the index sheet you placed down.  That should be much less likely to tear.   If you are repairing an already torn packet, then restaple through the index stock sheet, so it will be less likely to tear in the future.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T19:54:19.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11242" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11243" CreationDate="2016-03-03T20:19:09.490" Score="53" ViewCount="57234" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some documents that have sensitive information on them, which for obvious reasons I do not want others to get their hands on. How can I destroy these documents so that others cannot read them? I don't have access to a paper shredder, which is generally the recommended way of destroying them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-03-03T21:46:10.433" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T15:56:35.963" Title="How can I destroy sensitive documents without a paper shredder?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;privacy&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="14" FavoriteCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11243" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-03-03T20:22:02.050" Score="59" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a fire pit, or something similar that can contain a small fire, burning the documents will make it very hard to recover the information. Just be sure that the part where the information is located is burned, and use a stick or something to break down the ashes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T20:22:02.050" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-03-03T20:26:15.920" Score="24" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bath full of water, and then a sharp knife swilled around once they are nice and soggy will do a great job of destoying everything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add bleach or something corrosive to ensure ink is wreaked beyond readability.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T20:26:15.920" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11246" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-03-03T20:26:26.360" Score="32" Body="&lt;p&gt;There isn't much substitute for the standby methods, burning or shredding.  Most secure is to crosscut shred, &lt;em&gt;then&lt;/em&gt; burn, and finally disrupt the ashes by grinding into fine powder or washing down a drain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T20:26:26.360" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11247" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11248" CreationDate="2016-03-03T20:31:43.447" Score="11" ViewCount="2251" Body="&lt;p&gt;While there is a question about sharpening a knife in the wild, I have a different issue. We are in the midst of moving house, so my honing iron is packed away in a box god knows where.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a blunt knife, how can I sharpen it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastEditorUserId="1558" LastEditDate="2016-03-07T18:11:07.150" LastActivityDate="2016-03-11T15:14:24.930" Title="How can I sharpen a knife?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;knives&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11247" CreationDate="2016-03-03T20:38:57.387" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way is using the bottom of a ceramic plate or cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the bottom of some of these, you'll find unglazed ceramic where it's been cut, using this you can rub the blade of the knife along this unglazed edge, and because it's harder than the material of most knives (not hardened steel maybe) it will cause the edge of the knife to align, the same way a toning rod does.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastEditorUserId="49" LastEditDate="2016-03-04T03:21:25.730" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T03:21:25.730" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11247" CreationDate="2016-03-03T20:41:15.127" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have high grit sandpaper you can use that to sharpen your knife. Wrap it around something hard (tile/brick) and you can make a makeshift blade sharpener. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T20:41:15.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11250" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11247" CreationDate="2016-03-03T20:43:14.093" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A toning rod works because it's harder than the material it's toning, causing the material's atoms to align and eventually getting rid of microscopic dents and edges which gives the knife the most perfect possible edge for cutting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to this, you can actually use another knife to sharpen one, if you carefully use the back of your knife, and run the knife to be sharpened up and down it, pulling towards you at an angle of about 45 degrees.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T20:43:14.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11252" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-03-03T21:19:04.917" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In cases like this, I tear or cut them into strips and put the strips alternately with the old paper and with the compostables (fruit and veg remains). Anybody wanting to recreate them will have to sort through huge amounts of old paper &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; rummage through disgusting compost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2317" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T21:19:04.917" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11253" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11256" CreationDate="2016-03-03T22:38:40.367" Score="5" ViewCount="4711" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was writing on a sheet of paper for something important. I used the eraser and accidentally scrunched up the paper a bit, not ripping it but wrinkling it. Is there a way to fix the paper and make it beautifully flat, not just curved by rubbing it over a table edge?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12708" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T11:36:25.273" Title="Unwrinkle paper" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11255" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9365" CreationDate="2016-03-03T23:19:31.483" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have heard that a five minute dip in pure bleach about 1/2 inch deep for 5-10 minutes will soften and cure the problem then rinse in warm water, just the soles now! I am going to try this in a few minutes and Dr. Ralph will get back to you soon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12711" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T23:19:31.483" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11253" CreationDate="2016-03-03T23:24:10.720" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing you might try is to iron it. It works pretty well, but you have to be careful, or you might end up burning it. Generally, you put a piece of fabric over it and iron it gently to avoid tearing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-03-03T23:24:10.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9781" CreationDate="2016-03-04T00:15:01.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming that you can split the dough in half accurately:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Split the dough into quarters in three steps. Save three doughs.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat step 1 with the leftover piece. Add a new piece to each saved dough.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat step 2 until you feel comfortable with splitting the remaining piece in three. Add the pieces to your doughs. You will have three equally sized doughs within your margin of error.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12714" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T00:15:01.007" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11259" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2016-03-04T01:26:22.267" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the misfortune of very strong masking tape from B&amp;amp;Q. It did not peel from metal or glass!&#xA;Soaking with WD 40 helps, then scraping larger bits. Small crud can be removed with a microfibre cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12716" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T01:26:22.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9254" CreationDate="2016-03-04T08:18:18.757" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First and for most, you can use soapy water and sponge. Rub the sponge until its clean and you can dry it with a rag. This method cleans most of the material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second is, if you want to achieve bright white color, put some toothpaste on the rubber soles and sides, and rub it with an old toothbrush. This should help you achieve a new look with bright white color.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the body of the shoes are cotton and the soles are rubber, you can make some soapy luke warm water and soak your shoes for a while. After that, you can just wash your shoes under cold water. For the rubber parts, you can use the above methods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Beware that, if you have writings on the rubber parts, they might fade away (they even fade away from regular use).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I and my mom have tried above methods with most of our casual (non-leather) shoes, and it works wonders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12327" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T08:18:18.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11253" CreationDate="2016-03-04T11:36:25.273" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place the sheet of paper inside a heavy book or between two heavy flat surfaces, leave it for a few hours..viola..this technique is used in flower pressing&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T11:36:25.273" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5459" CreationDate="2016-03-04T13:48:02.367" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Without a key, the lock is useless (unless you want to pay for a locksmith to make another key), so I will assume damage to the lock will not be an issue. This is what I did, and I did it back to back on 3 locks (my staff likes to lose keys) so this was not a fluke.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a straight edge screwdriver with a small head (It needs to fit inside groove in lock). Work screwdriver around groove to try to bend/break middle piece. Middle piece will eventually fail and break out. On all three, when it broke it made a gap in the deeper cylinder. Take a smaller, flathead screwdriver, insert it into that gap, and twist/turn. The lock will release. This all took less than a minute, does not take any strength or precision, but of course the lock is destroyed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12740" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T13:48:02.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11268" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-03-04T15:20:13.997" Score="37" Body="&lt;p&gt;Blender or food processor with water.  Turn it into pulp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12745" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T15:20:13.997" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11269" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-03-04T17:03:49.910" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Folding the paper onto it itself several times, then cutting the result as small as you can with strong scissors (nibbling away mm by mm), a carpet knife, bolt/ wire cutters, sandpaper/whetstone ... will give you a lot of cutting for a little :) I mention wire cutters because good wire cutters WILL cut paper too, and will probably survive a stack of paper better than average scissors :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10498" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T17:03:49.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11272" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11195" CreationDate="2016-03-04T17:28:54.280" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put simply, Witch Hazel on a cotton pad and wipe the area until they disappear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also good for cleaning boo-boo's, although it's an astringent, it doesn't sting.  I spend $1.44 at the discount store for 1 pint, the same thing with the fancy label costs $4-$6. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7530" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T17:28:54.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11274" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-03-04T17:31:41.243" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't mind manual labour, you can tear it by hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since tearing it by hand isn't perfect, you can cut out the important part and scatter it across different locations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will avoid people finding the jigsaw puzzle pieces!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if you are really bored, you can compete with someone else (that you trust) to see who can tear the most number of papers at once&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1685" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T17:31:41.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11278" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7446" CreationDate="2016-03-04T18:12:43.133" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;just spend it. Make the shopkeep worry about how wet it is or will be.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12751" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T18:12:43.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11280" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-03-04T20:27:22.160" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Has anyone suggested simply burying them? It would take a bit of effort to dig the hole, but the paper would biodegrade in no time. Alternatively, mix them in with garden waste and potato peelings and the like and it will all eventually become compost. Use that on your garden and nourish your plants with those unwanted reports and correspondence.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12755" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T20:27:22.160" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1531" CreationDate="2016-03-04T20:43:16.750" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blow air into the cereal bag to inflate it slightly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slightly twist the top of the bag, then wrap your index finger and thumb around the twist. (Pretend your fingers are like the plastic tab used to close a bag of sliced bread.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the bag upside down and shake over a sink, loosening the twist and your index slightly, to let just the small bits through.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12756" LastActivityDate="2016-03-04T20:43:16.750" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11282" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-05T00:05:12.097" Score="3" ViewCount="11591" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, I was helping someone with their router, and needed to access it via ethernet connection. I got the connection up and going, but now the cable is jammed and I can't get it out of my laptop. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried holding the plastic tab down and pulling, but it's stuck in there, and I don't want to keep pulling because I'm pretty sure that's going to end in either damage to the cord, to my laptop, or both.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get this cord out without dismantling my laptop?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="196" LastActivityDate="2019-12-02T22:10:07.777" Title="How can I remove a stuck ethernet cable?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11283" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2016-03-05T02:22:49.047" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.retr0bright.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Retrobright&lt;/a&gt; would do if regular cleaning isn't working. You'll need food grade (or downright lab grade) Hydrogen Peroxide and a laundry stain remover that contains TAED (Vanish brand does)...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12763" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T02:22:49.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9254" CreationDate="2016-03-05T06:27:37.917" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Beware of your water sources calcium density. Highly chlorinated water fade materials kinda like bleach. So use a water softener and a hose&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12770" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T06:27:37.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11282" CreationDate="2016-03-05T09:55:32.493" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dismantling the laptop would not work. Just get a small flat head screwdriver (the kind you'd use for spectacles) and pop it in along the plastic tab. It will push it further down than you may be able to do with your finger, and you should be able to pull the cable straight out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Careful you only touch the screwdriver to the Ethernet port shield.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T09:55:32.493" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11247" CreationDate="2016-03-05T11:08:38.103" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a leather belt. Put some water on the belt and sharpen the knife on the &quot;soft&quot; side (the side facing towards your body when you wear it.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12731" LastEditorUserId="9624" LastEditDate="2016-03-05T17:27:52.327" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T17:27:52.327" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11288" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11293" CreationDate="2016-03-05T13:20:47.853" Score="2" ViewCount="2790" Body="&lt;p&gt;My family was using a normal table (6 ft * 4 ft) with a same sized glass over it. I have planned to give ONLY the glass to one of my friends as I don't need it anymore. I am going to use a double cab for the transport. I want to think about a safe way of transporting it. Since it is a square shaped, there is a chance to break the corners. Any ideas please?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1452" LastEditorUserId="1452" LastEditDate="2016-03-08T04:46:22.107" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T10:02:12.043" Title="How to transport a glass without breaking it" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11289" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-05T14:02:23.690" Score="5" ViewCount="2827" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a jacket of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waxed_cotton&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;waxed cotton&lt;/a&gt; which has got (dirty) bicycle lubricant on it from a bicycle chain. Unfortunately, I don't know the exact composition of the lubricant because the bike isn't mine. However, the oil/grease was somewhat &quot;wet&quot; (i.e. not very viscous) and very dark (i.e. it holds dirt very well). How can I remove the grease stain without ruining the material itself?-- According to the manufacturer's website, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.barbour.com/anatomy/wax&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;the way to &quot;clean&quot; the jacket is to use cold water and a sponge&lt;/a&gt;. Likewise, &lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk/a-guide-to-cleaning-your-barbour-jacket/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;another website warns in much stronger language to adhere to this cleaning regimen lest the jacket be permanently damaged&lt;/a&gt;. I have already tried using cold water and my fingers to try to &quot;sponge&quot; away the grease and then later using an actual sponge, but it is already stuck on too firmly for that to work. I also tried a copious amount of saliva and more hand-rubbing, but this didn't work either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11854" LastEditorUserId="11854" LastEditDate="2016-03-06T12:13:44.577" LastActivityDate="2016-05-24T20:29:23.920" Title="How to remove bicycle oil/grease from waxed jacket" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;bicycle&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11290" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9248" CreationDate="2016-03-05T14:14:43.037" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Please try this!! It is amazing. I have been cleaning the Electric Iron over 5 years with Paracetamol pills and a cotton cloth&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set the temperature to the max level &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub a pill of Paracetamol on the hot surface, the pill will melt on the iron surface as you rub. Please make sure you don't touch the iron plate and burn your self during the process.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Before the melted content evaporate off, iron the cotton cloth that you have prepared for cleaning.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If there are more stains over the surface, repeat the same method until it is 100% clean and clear &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1452" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T14:14:43.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1531" CreationDate="2016-03-05T16:07:18.983" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remove bag from box rotate it 180 degrees. Place back in box and open package. The crumbs work their way to the bottom during shipping. The crumbs now on top will start to disperse from top to bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12784" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T16:07:18.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11288" CreationDate="2016-03-05T17:51:32.950" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remove the legs from the table, tape the glass TO the table to ensure it doesn't slide around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You now have a holdable moving platform for the glass :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T17:51:32.950" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3946" CreationDate="2016-03-05T18:18:41.370" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This might be a little riskier than Blu Tack, but what about something like acrylic caulk, which will shrink and grip the fragment as it cures?  You can make a &quot;handle&quot; out of the caulk after filling the port.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would advise experimenting and testing the tensile strength of the cured caulk &lt;em&gt;outside&lt;/em&gt; of the port first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12615" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T18:18:41.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11298" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2114" CreationDate="2016-03-05T22:16:41.477" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use defrost cycle first, then switch to 50% power then to 30% power. Timing depends on how many pieces you are doing at one time. It also helps tremendously to have an &quot;Inverter Microwave&quot; - with inverter technology the microwave can actually put continuous fractional power into the cooking chamber instead of turning the unit on full on then off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12793" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T22:16:41.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4007" CreationDate="2016-03-05T22:23:30.230" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=Inverter%20Microwave&amp;amp;oq=Inverter%20Microwave&amp;amp;aqs=chrome..69i57&amp;amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;amp;es_sm=122&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inverter Microwave&lt;/a&gt;, I bring a bowl of water to a boil first thenput in the egg(s) and then use 20% power to keep the water at a simmer. Timing depends on how many eggs and whether you want soft or hard boiled eggs. If I'm hard boiling a dozen or more eggs I use a pressure cooker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12793" LastActivityDate="2016-03-05T22:23:30.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11300" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23088" CreationDate="2016-03-05T23:16:04.627" Score="6" ViewCount="1440" Body="&lt;p&gt;Telephones sometimes don't have a replaceable battery, so how do you extend the life and ability to hold a charge of a rechargeable battery in one?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12795" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-03-06T13:01:02.727" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T00:07:32.363" Title="How to extend the lifetime of a rechargeable battery?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;&lt;energy&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11301" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-06T11:40:39.193" Score="4" ViewCount="1397" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I remove incrustation which appears from the water in the bathroom floor (covered with plates) and the toilet. This appears when water dries and the salts which are dissolved stay on the floor building a scale over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T12:43:01.470" Title="How to remove scale/incrustation in bathroom" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11301" CreationDate="2016-03-06T12:56:22.180" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your question is probably about removing the calcium carbonate scale that is left behind when water evaporates. Although you can use abrasives to clean it, this mineral residue from &quot;hard&quot; water can be softened using a mild acid, such as lemon juice or vinegar. Once softened, it is much easier to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastActivityDate="2016-03-06T12:56:22.180" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11300" CreationDate="2016-03-06T13:12:59.360" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most rechargable batteries can have their life extended by following a few common rules. Most batteries tend to wear out when used when they are very cold or very hot. They also wear out after a certain number of discharges, so using less power over time helps the battery last longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The life of a battery also depends partially on the type of battery. NiCad batteries tend to &quot;remember&quot; charge levels, so they need to be discharged completely now and then or they won't hold a full charge. Lithium batteries should never be discharged without immediately charging them up again, and will die after a certain number of time due to their internal chemistry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastActivityDate="2016-03-06T13:12:59.360" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11305" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4007" CreationDate="2016-03-06T15:18:41.520" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a toothpick to place a small hole in the ends of the egg puncturing the membrane.  This allows pressure to escape.  It will also allow some egg to escape as it expands, but not too much.  Place it in water as mentioned above.  I haven't done this in a few years, but I think 1.5 to 2 minutes is the cook time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11118" LastActivityDate="2016-03-06T15:18:41.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11289" CreationDate="2016-03-06T18:12:36.853" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try leaving salt or some other absorbent grainy material in contact with it. This would ideally absorb the oil. As the jacket is waxed, the oil shouldn't be penetrating the material at all so it should just 'wipe off'. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-03-06T18:12:36.853" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11307" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-06T19:22:44.253" Score="4" ViewCount="9779" Body="&lt;p&gt;No matter how I make the bed, in the morning all the blankets are on my husbands side of the bed and/or on the floor at the bottom of the bed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12813" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-03-06T20:08:24.750" LastActivityDate="2016-03-15T15:13:06.537" Title="how to keep blankets from slipping off the bed at night" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11309" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11307" CreationDate="2016-03-06T20:22:56.040" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;We buy oversize blankets (e.g. king-size for a queen-sized bed) and tuck them under in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Hospital-Corner&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;hospital corner&lt;/a&gt; style. If there are &lt;em&gt;two&lt;/em&gt; blankets, e.g. a light-weight one covered by a heavy quilt, only the lower blanket needs to be larger, as it keeps the upper in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-03-06T20:22:56.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11310" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-07T02:26:00.420" Score="4" ViewCount="15777" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently switched to using a mechanical pencil (recently being since last September) and these eraser shavings that seem to be everywhere are driving me crazy!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've had a look at things like &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00E8IHDGY&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/scZwCVw.jpg?1&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;, but it's hugely inefficient to keep using these to clean up the shavings every time I erase (which is quiet frequently, I'm a little picky with neatness of notes). It has also been noted that the second link actually leaves a mark when rolled over white paper which isn't pleasant at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12574" LastActivityDate="2019-12-14T08:49:52.987" Title="How to deal with eraser shavings effectively" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11310" CreationDate="2016-03-07T03:53:07.353" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can collect the eraser shavings for awhile, then once you get a small pile of them, you can start to make them into a new eraser. To make the new eraser out the shavings, you will need to have your fingers slightly damp, and then start compressing the shavings together. Start with the largest shavings first and dampen your fingers again as they dry out. After a bit, they should start sticking together and you can keep adding shavings to the ball you make. It should take on a consistency similar to silly putty and be slightly sticky. You can then use the new eraser to pick up more shavings and add to it, or as an eraser. Every time you use it (on different days), you should knead it with slightly damp fingers to keep it malleable and to prevent it from hardening. It can easily pick up new shavings, and you can then reuse them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T03:53:07.353" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11313" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13248" CreationDate="2016-03-07T06:34:07.890" Score="3" ViewCount="448" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background:&lt;/strong&gt; In some days there are something like &quot;acne&quot; on my face. Actually I  don't know is it acne or pimples (I don't know the difference between them). It is something that rises from the skin and after few days, its tip will become yellowish. Inside of it there will be a yellowish liquid and also a yellowish material. &#xA;And this cause to make black marks if I ignore it, or there would be scares if I try to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Question:&lt;/strong&gt; How can I react to such thing( I call it acne, but I don't know whether is it an acne or pimple or something else), without getting any marks on face in future?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How I try to &lt;em&gt;hacking&lt;/em&gt; it:&lt;/strong&gt; I suppose they may be the older stage(or the &lt;em&gt;adult version&lt;/em&gt;) of whiteheads that appears in the skin. And I try to remove all whiteheads as best as I can, at their primary stage. But this method even doesn't give me a good result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12458" LastEditorUserId="12186" LastEditDate="2016-03-07T17:46:40.097" LastActivityDate="2017-12-09T09:10:26.627" Title="How can I react to an acne, without getting any marks on my face?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-03-20T23:09:45.977" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11310" CreationDate="2016-03-07T10:42:20.177" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The two items you linked to are novelty items and are unlikely to work well. The tool professionals (e.g. draftsmen) use for this job is a drafting brush like this one:   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V0WLT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V0WLT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Drafting brush&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(not recommending this product specifically, this is just the first example I came across)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T10:42:20.177" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11307" CreationDate="2016-03-07T12:11:25.323" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe you have some kind of slippery blankets or cover which is made of satin or nylon. If you use blankets made of cotton or wool they won't slide and will stay on the bed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T12:11:25.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11316" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11313" CreationDate="2016-03-07T12:27:04.017" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually squeezing spots is the best option but in cases of severe acne it's not that simple as you can end up with long term scars. The best option is simply to see a dermatologist, they will be able to provide you with the best information and treatment to clear the acne up. The earlier, the better. Acne usually develops from a build up of oil and bacteria in the skin, so try to use oil-free face wash etc and wash you face 2 or 3 times each day&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11711" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T12:27:04.017" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-03-20T23:09:45.977" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11300" CreationDate="2016-03-07T12:27:18.510" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most batteries today are lithium based. Common rule is not to overcharge or discharge the battery below certain level. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chargers and appliances usually are designed in a way which does not allow over charging or draining the battery completely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The battery charge can vary depending on the temperature. So if you charge a battery on clod and then move it on hot it will become overcharged. Also if you discharge completely the battery while it is hot and then move it to cold place, the charge may fall below critical minimum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you should not do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When the battery is discharged, don't put the phone in cold place&#xA;because the charge level will fall below critical &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;And don't put the phone on hot place when it is fully charged,&#xA;because the battery will become overcharged&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T12:27:18.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11318" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11288" CreationDate="2016-03-07T12:52:08.163" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a wooden surface with the size of the glass (or a little bigger) and attach the glass to it. You can use a sticky tape. Then wrap all this in cardboard. For extra protection you can use two wooden surfaces and put the glass between them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to protect it only from the edges then you can use only a frame to hold the glass not a whole surface. But if it is a whole wooden surface it will also protect from frontal impact. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-03-08T06:07:40.350" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T06:07:40.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11319" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11313" CreationDate="2016-03-07T14:13:13.823" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you should go to a doctor for some advice or for some prescription treatment. If you feel that the doctor's method is not very effective and you are left on your own, I suggest trying some skin care product. I used to be troubled by acne/pimples, and I've tried a lot of different brands of cleanser, blemish treatments like Neutrogena or Murad, etc. Finally the brand that worked for me is Juice Beauty. They are organic and natural, nontoxic. Different people have skin that react differently to those skin care products, so you can't be sure how effective it's going to be until you give it a try. &#xA;Usually, it comes in three steps:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;1. Cleanse&lt;br&gt;&#xA;2. Treat&lt;br&gt;&#xA;3. Moisturize&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you are totally clueless to how to get started, I would say start with cleanse and moisturize while you are figuring out which treatment product works best for you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T14:13:13.823" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-03-20T23:09:45.977" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11321" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-07T15:44:15.473" Score="0" ViewCount="14155" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ask this question here because all other sites I found on the web (mostly in German, because this does not seem to be a common problem in the English-speaking world - or people just don't care) give a lot of suggestions but do not seem to agree on one that actually works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have toilet elbows that are covered in urine scale of different ages and thicknesses. One is just various shades of dark yellow to brown, the other is black. Both seem to result from very hard water and the lack of proper cleaning for approximately ten years. The scale is only present on the surfaces that are constantly covered with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried dishwashing tabs and powder, no visible improvement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which product/approach have you successfully used to remove urine scale of the given &quot;badness&quot;? I'm wording the question this way because I do not want suggestions of what might possibly work just because chemistry says so, but which you haven't actually tried yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you specify certain products, please make sure to include the main ingredients because brand names vary between countries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS: After the question received a downvote for lack of effort, I would like to add: I found hints on several sites that included citric acid, vinegar (concentrate), phosphoric acid, nitric acid, sulphuric acid, hydrocloric acid, TNT, antimony pentaflouride, probably some other acids I forget about, combinations of acids and heating, dishwasher tabs, denture cleaner, abrasive materials, buying a new toilet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of the sites are notorious for low quality answers IMHO, and very few of them hinted at actual personal experience, neither did they state how bad the scaling was in their case. That is why I came here, because in my experience SE yields answers of very high quality and reliability.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PPS: I am pretty sure that TNT and antimony pentaflouride work, but those materials are hard to acquire, dangerous to use, and would most likely result in having to replace the toilet anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PPPS: As this question was put on hold because it is not about thinking &quot;outside the box&quot;, I'll be happy to accept answers that have an out-of-the-box solution to my problem. As I said, TNT as more of a mechanical than a chemical solution is slightly outside the box, but probably not practical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12839" LastEditorUserId="12839" LastEditDate="2016-03-08T09:39:19.500" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T09:39:19.500" Title="How to remove urine scale from toilet elbow?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-03-08T00:06:39.367" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11322" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11321" CreationDate="2016-03-07T16:27:58.623" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hard water scale can be removed by acid. White vinegar is a weak acid and may work, given time. Weak phosphoric acid as in a 2l bottle of cola may work too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Strong acid such as ~30% muriatic (HCL) sold in home improvement stores may corrode fittings and could cause other problems&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T16:27:58.623" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11323" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11334" CreationDate="2016-03-07T18:40:23.330" Score="0" ViewCount="161" Body="&lt;p&gt;Acne is very common for teenagers, and it is painful and very annoying, due to the skin rash.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;How can I prevent it, even if it's extremly common and usual?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12786" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T23:46:27.637" Title="How to prevent acne?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-03-08T00:42:57.060" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11307" CreationDate="2016-03-07T18:44:17.303" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;what about &lt;strong&gt;fitted sheets&lt;/strong&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;A sheet tailored to form pocket for a mattress with elastic edges that is suitable for a range of mattress sizes. The edge may also contain a drawstring to secure the sheet more firmly and enable use on a wider range of mattress thickness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(from &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fitted_sheet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fitted_sheet&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12832" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T18:44:17.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11326" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11332" CreationDate="2016-03-07T19:14:39.900" Score="5" ViewCount="7163" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't use printers often, and its ink may dry out. I don't want to waste the ink, and I don't want to pay a lot of money for resupplying it too often.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;How can I prevent printer ink to dry?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12786" LastEditorUserId="12786" LastEditDate="2016-03-07T19:23:50.087" LastActivityDate="2018-09-09T16:37:23.760" Title="How to store printer ink without drying?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11327" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-07T19:42:50.133" Score="2" ViewCount="2042" Body="&lt;p&gt;Curtains in hotel rooms are often not thick enough to block light from outside. They also don't cover the edges of the window well. Last year in Norway, it was difficult to sleep with the sun shining into the room at 2 am in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12845" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-11-28T04:09:54.990" LastActivityDate="2019-11-28T04:09:54.990" Title="How to make your hotel room dark?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11329" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11327" CreationDate="2016-03-07T20:48:14.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;With limited ressources in a Hotel I can only think of a couple things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spare blankets&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Used towels&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;other fabrics&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a curtain rail to hang it over you can try to put it in the window.&#xA;Open the window slightly and tuck the fabric into the top egde of the window.&#xA;Don't squeeze to much fabric in there - windows are already leaking your warm air out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T20:48:14.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11327" CreationDate="2016-03-07T21:27:15.120" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than making your hotel room dark, you could use an sleep shade (photo from Amazon, but there are many types available). Also called a sleep mask. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LEhbf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LEhbf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's worn over the eyes, in case that isn't obvious. Another photo from &lt;a href=&quot;https://wanelo.com/shop/sleep-mask&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FFeQN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FFeQN.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T21:27:15.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11331" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11062" CreationDate="2016-03-07T21:34:03.533" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try the dishwasher! If it is small enough, I would suggest the silverware section. Pros: Super easy and fast. Cons: can't iron for a while (shucks) and possibly faster deterioration of the plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Note: I have never tried this before. If the filter feels flimsy (ie: the plastic or mesh) enough that it may be wrecked by putting it in the dishwasher, DON'T try this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T21:34:03.533" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11332" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11326" CreationDate="2016-03-07T23:24:58.397" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you use a printer &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; infrequently, then remove the cartridge(s) and place them in the smallest air-tight container (e.g. a tight-sealing jar or heavy-duty zipper-closure bag). Many printers, though, upon replacing a cartridge and restarting, go through a brief self-cleaning cycle, which uses up some ink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, printer re-inking kits are a great way to save the cost of replacing the entire cartridge. If you go that route, be sure to get a compatible kit that includes a device to reset the cartridge, if required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T23:24:58.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11334" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11323" CreationDate="2016-03-07T23:46:27.637" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you really want to be simple, you could just wash your face often—I'd say once or twice a day, and be consistent. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works after a while, albeit taking longer than it really should if you use a cream for the same purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12853" LastActivityDate="2016-03-07T23:46:27.637" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11335" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11327" CreationDate="2016-03-08T00:12:13.107" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ask the front desk to move you to a different room. Specify one that isn't facing the sun or has longer curtains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T00:12:13.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11336" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-08T02:27:57.077" Score="0" ViewCount="10885" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had a &quot;problem&quot; many times were I forget to wash towels. I take a shower and BOOM! I have nothing to dry off with. The worst part is I shower in the bathroom closest to the busiest part of my house, so my family sometimes sees me with nothing to cover my skin. I do not like to use the blow dryer because I am trying to go with a blow dryer free lifestyle. Also, the hand towels I can use as a substitute are on the opposite side off my house on the bottom floor so I can not get to them. I also shower at night, so I have to sleep really wet. I try my best to dry off with my hands, but my hands are small and do not get rid of a lot of water. I need a new way to dry off, also note I DO NOT HAVE CLEAN TOWELS!!!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12857" LastEditorUserId="12857" LastEditDate="2016-03-11T05:10:23.477" LastActivityDate="2016-03-11T05:10:23.477" Title="How do I dry off without a towel" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2016-03-08T18:54:17.890" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11327" CreationDate="2016-03-08T02:33:35.567" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For what I am sugesting you need&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;•Spare blankets or cloth&#xA;•painters tape or duck tape&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tape spare blankets or cloth to the window to block the sun. Be sure that your material is thick enough to block the Sun. Also be sure that your tape is strog enough to support the weight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12857" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T02:33:35.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11338" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-08T02:55:13.907" Score="11" ViewCount="341593" Body="&lt;p&gt;My hair is severely knotted.Just two days ago, I got my first hairbrush since 2013. My hair has a bunch of small knots and one huge knot in the back. My first idea was to cut my hair to donate to Locks of Love, but I wanted to see if there are other ways to untangle my hair first. Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12857" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2018-06-23T16:41:26.823" LastActivityDate="2018-06-23T16:41:26.823" Title="How do I untangle matted/knotted hair" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="11339" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1892" CreationDate="2016-03-08T03:17:02.683" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/kQ-l5PlDa-k&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; might be the most effective way:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rNqpt.gif&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rNqpt.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2459" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T03:17:02.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11340" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11336" CreationDate="2016-03-08T04:46:59.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_smith_how_to_use_a_paper_towel&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;watch this TED video&lt;/a&gt; (3:41).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Then start shaking off your hands and other limbs (note: jumping jacks might not be a great idea if the surface is slippery), and then brush off the water from your skin (e.g. arms, shoulders, everything smooth) as if you were brushing off a bug or a few crumbs, but it's brushing off the water droplets instead.  The size of your hands doesn't matter that much in being able to move them quickly over the rest of you to remove most of the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T04:46:59.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11341" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11336" CreationDate="2016-03-08T07:31:48.350" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming that you didn't go to the bathroom naked, you will have your worn clothes with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unless they are really dirty from sweat, dust or other outdoor dirt, they will, in a pinch, be a suitable towel stand-in. If you wear layers, e.g. a sweater over a t-shirt, the &lt;em&gt;inside&lt;/em&gt; of the sweater and the &lt;em&gt;outside&lt;/em&gt; of the t-shirt will be basically clean because they neither touched your skin nor gathered dirt from your surroundings. For other clothing styles, the same principle applies. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Extra hint: T-shirts are very good for soaking up moisture from your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T07:31:48.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11338" CreationDate="2016-03-08T08:02:37.723" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before you start, do not, I repeat do not try to brush your hair from root to tip if you have knots or tangles. Not now, not in the future.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a comb or hairbrush that can be washed with soap. If push comes to shove, your fingers will do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find some natural oil. Most types will do unless they have a real strong smell, because it will be hard to wash out. Coconut or jojoba are common favourites, but in this case, a plain &quot;cooking oil&quot; should do. Hands off from extra virgin olive oil here. You could use a synthetic hair oil containing silicone, but it is a bit controversial as it will remain on the hair for quite a long time. But it should work well to make the hair &quot;slippery&quot;, which is our goal here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply a generous amout of oil to your hair. I said generous, it should be really greasy. Use more during the next steps if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Start untangling from the bottom / the tips. Use your fingers to gently unravel knots, try separating strands even if some knots remain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a comb or brush to comb single strands, starting with short strokes at the tip, working upwards with longer strokes. Ideally you will be able to unravel smaller tangles this way. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have tight knots that don't come out easily, leave them for the moment. Make sure they are well-oiled.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you have untangeled most of the hair except for the most stubborn knots, they should have had enough time to &quot;soak&quot;. Go back to them and gently poke, pull and pinch at them with your fingers trying to loosen them gently. You do not want to pull hard, be patient. At the back of the head you will have to use your fingers to &quot;see&quot; what's happening. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brush your now untangeled hair from roots to tips once again to make sure you got all tangles out. If necessary, go back to step 4.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wash your hair. If possible, do so in the shower while standing up. Use a mild shampoo, do not &quot;scrub&quot; or &quot;knead&quot; your hair. Gently work the lather down from your scalp towards the tips, rinse well. Do not rub your hair when toweling off or you go straight back to step 1. Gently &quot;blot&quot; dry by wrapping your head and hair in a towel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Enlisting the help of a friend or watching a movie is a good ideal - if your hair is really knotted, it may take quite a while to untangle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that donating tangled hair to Locks of Love might be a nice thought, but they explicitly exclude dreadlocks. Depending on the state of your hair, your tangles could be too matted to be usable for them. So untangle first, then donate, if you still wish to do so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2016-03-08T08:10:03.920" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T08:10:03.920" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11343" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11336" CreationDate="2016-03-08T08:04:43.433" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You said the bathroom is near the busiest part of your house, then you can call someone and tell him/her to give you a towel. Or if you insist on not using a towel then ask for something else - t-shirt or other clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or if you have taken clothes with you in the bathroom (clean or old) use them to dry your skin and after that you can change them with clean clothes again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can take big piece of paper (usually every bathroom has toilet paper) and with tapping movement. No rubbing because the toilet paper will become on pieces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T08:04:43.433" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11344" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11288" CreationDate="2016-03-08T10:02:12.043" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy foam boards from a hardware store. Or better, you can just ask them for scrap foam boards that they are not using, and they will most probably give it to you for free. Then you can cut indentations to fit the sides/corners into the foam board. I would suggest taping cardboard around the glass so it is less susceptible to impact. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other thing is you can wrap the glass with towels, and ducktape them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12327" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T10:02:12.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11346" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11347" CreationDate="2016-03-08T14:19:39.363" Score="6" ViewCount="63968" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to cut a 3mm thick sheet of glass of 40cm x 30cm to 20cm x 20cm, but I don't have a glass cutter. Are there any reliable techniques to cut the glass while being precise and getting a defined cut?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know one can do it with selective heat and cold, but I don't regard this to be an option due to the lack of good control.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10349" LastActivityDate="2020-04-29T08:55:24.883" Title="How to cut glass without a glass cutter" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11346" CreationDate="2016-03-08T14:49:59.233" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;A carbide scribe (for writing on steel) makes an admirable substitute glass cutter -- in fact, before wheel cutters were common, hardened steel scribes were used routinely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In fact, anything that will scratch the glass and can be guided accurately enough will do exactly what a glass cutter does -- create a stress concentration that will cause the glass to break at a predictable location when flexed.  A file is hard enough, and a gunsmith's riffler file ought to work (a plain triangular file is used in chemistry labs to cut glass rod and tubing -- just scratch and snap).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T14:49:59.233" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11348" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-08T15:14:53.083" Score="1" ViewCount="9162" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I have liquid in one big vessel/container like a big cooking pot, barrel or reservoir which is very heavy, it is difficult to lift and pour out the liquid in other smaller vessels. Could you suggests other methods for moving the liquid into other smaller vessels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T01:57:22.040" Title="How to move liquid from one container to another" Tags="&lt;moving&gt;&lt;liquids&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11349" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-03-08T15:55:58.963" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have thought of 2 solutions for this:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Burn the document.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Use a match to ignite its edges (Be careful) and let it burn slowly (NOT in flames). The fire will slowly eat through the document. Burn it until the essential part of the document is gone, then put it out by blowing at it.&lt;/strong&gt;  For safety reasons, it may be best to do this above a bathtub filled with water. Also, be careful not to burn your hand.   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Throw the document into water.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;After several minutes, it will be extremly soft and easy to rip. Just remove it from the water and rip it by hand into tens or hundreds of small paper pieces, easily.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12786" LastEditorUserId="12786" LastEditDate="2016-03-08T18:19:18.843" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T18:19:18.843" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11348" CreationDate="2016-03-08T16:31:34.467" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easiest solution when you can't carry the larger vessel is to use a Baster Syringe(I think everyone knows them as the turkey syringe), it might be a bit tedious, but once you've emptied the large vessel enough you might be able to carry the vessel and finish the task at a faster pace, unless the vessel itself is already too heavy or in reality just too large to handle.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q7POf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q7POf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T16:31:34.467" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11351" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11348" CreationDate="2016-03-08T16:34:39.420" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another option(and probably a bit messier one) is to use an old cup(or whatever measure works best) and start taking out the liquid, then use a funnel to pour it into the smaller vessel, and if it's cooking oil what you're transferring you can put a coffee filter in the funnel that way you can avoid any residues to enter the smaller vessel. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T16:34:39.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11352" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11348" CreationDate="2016-03-08T16:38:13.793" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easy way: a siphon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need a hose long enough to reach from the bottom of the source vessel, over the edge, and to a lower point outside the source, and a way to place the receiving vessel below the source.  Fill the hose with your liquid (if it's not something you'd want to drink, there are pump-hose combinations available for this operation), and as long as the lower end is below the surface of the liquid in the upper vessel, and you don't allow air to enter the upper end, the liquid will flow.  Flow may be slow, but the siphon requires no effort to maintain, and can be left unattended as long as the receiving vessel is large enough not to overflow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T16:38:13.793" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11353" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-08T18:08:00.360" Score="2" ViewCount="12288" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dust keeps flying out of my clothes even after I wash them. I tried duck tape and trying to vacuum them. That did not work. What else can I try?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12846" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-03-08T18:58:52.810" LastActivityDate="2016-08-02T04:44:25.900" Title="How to clean clothes that remain &quot;dusty&quot;" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11354" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="248" CreationDate="2016-03-08T18:35:33.223" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;My take is that the multiplier in the formula is incorrect. For 1.5 volt alkaline batteries it is (voltage-1)*200. For 9 volt alkaline batteries it is (voltage-6)*33.3.  A 1.5V battery is exhausted at 1V and a 9V battery is exhausted at 6V.  A 1.5V battery has .5V of life and a 9V battery has 3V of capacity. You need to find the percentage of remaining life of that capacity. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12876" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T18:35:33.223" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2016-03-08T22:00:15.490" Score="-1" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Did no one else's mother use the hinge of the back door to open the ketchup bottle when you were a child?&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I &lt;em&gt;am&lt;/em&gt; surprised.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;My dad used to go mad with her. It's not good for the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Wouldn't work for full sized jar lids though.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9577" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T22:00:15.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11356" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11346" CreationDate="2016-03-08T22:15:35.380" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think it would depend on whether or not you want a clean(ish) cut or need to simply remove excess glass (a clearance issue for example).  I belt sander with a fairly rough grade paper on it will slowly remove small amounts of glass, but even with a glass cutter I have found it difficult to make clean cuts.  A glass cutter can be purchased at many local hardware stores near me for a few dollars tops.  I would recommend that if any &quot;clean&quot; cut is desired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12881" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T22:15:35.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11357" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11353" CreationDate="2016-03-08T22:22:36.597" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hanging them in front of a powerful fan should blow a lot of the dust away. Or you could do it the natural way, and hang them outside on a windy day.  Just make sure they are well secured! Hitting them while they are hanging up (in the wind or near the fan) will help too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-03-08T22:22:36.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11346" CreationDate="2016-03-08T22:33:04.033" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is possible to cut glass using a string that has been lit on fire, and quenching the fire with a much cooler liquid (water works best).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak the string (twine is my preference, but I have used yarn) in a liquid fuel that burns (lighter fluid is my choice, but others use acetone or alcohol). Thicker string works better in most cases as you want to string to work like a wick in a candle, to keep the flame in a specific place.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tie the string around the glass.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Light the string on fire. Use caution not to burn yourself.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The hot glass may change color when it reaches a point where quenching will assure a good break.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the glass is small enough to fully immerse in the quenching liquid, fully immerse the whole piece as quickly as possible. If not, cover as much of the burning area as quickly as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You should hear a snapping sound when the glass breaks.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thicker glass will require more time for the glass to heat before attempting a break.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-03-09T21:31:29.020" LastActivityDate="2016-03-09T21:31:29.020" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11361" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11247" CreationDate="2016-03-09T07:20:45.293" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may be able to sharpen the blade by using a brick or stone as a whetstone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12885" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-03-09T14:24:04.380" LastActivityDate="2016-03-09T14:24:04.380" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-03-09T07:25:44.003" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take the papers to your local copy shop and let them shred it for you. This is probably the easiest way to take care of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fedex.com/us/office/shredding-services.html&quot;&gt;Fedex/Kinkos&lt;/a&gt; will shred documents for 99 cents per pound (around 100 sheets per pound depending on paper size and thickness).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1563" LastActivityDate="2016-03-09T07:25:44.003" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3937" CreationDate="2016-03-09T10:56:32.783" Score="2" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Fire from wet log&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This was actually one of the summer camp challenges in outdoor organisation I was at kid. It was called fire from a wet log. You were supposed to start a fire using only:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;knife&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;axe&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;matches&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;piece of log that has been under water for 2 days&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This assumes that the center of the log isn't completely damp. The solution was:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;chop down half of the log into big splinters&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use knife to make thin wood shavings of the rest of the log. Make lot of them to be really sure. The thinnest the fastest they burn, the more energy they release per second.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You now have a small piece of wet log, splinters and shavings. It's best to first pile shavings together, ignite them and only then start adding the splinters - this way you add them where they should be.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This small fire will already be able to ignite wet branches, provided they are dry inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Brushwood on tress (spruce and fir)&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spruce and fir trees &lt;strong&gt;ALWAYS&lt;/strong&gt; have dry tiny dead brushwood on the bottom side of their branches. This burns really fast and hot - it's better than paper and leaves cinder that produces additional heat. Usually, the brushwood on the ground near these trees is also reasonably dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Birch bark&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The white coverings of bitch trees burns insanely for some reason. Be careful to only harvest the tom layers not to damage the tree. Bark on dead branches works just as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Resin&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use small stick to harvest some resin to serve as a candle when starting the fire. This can save you precious matches. Resin burns hot and long. Do not use knife to harvest the resin - you would damage the tree and you will have problems cleaning the knife. Some sources claim resin dissolves in alcohol, but I really recommend not contaminating anything with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Use fire to dry more wood&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is probably obvious, but do not forget to put logs and branches around the fire (far enough to not ignite though) so that they are dry by the time you want to put them in. We used to make second barrier after stone barrier of wood. Shoes can go on the wood and wood can be used to prevent them from falling in the fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12886" LastEditorUserId="12886" LastEditDate="2017-06-19T00:14:38.340" LastActivityDate="2017-06-19T00:14:38.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="73" CreationDate="2016-03-09T11:26:55.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To get rid of almost everything, especially organic, use hydrogen peroxide mixed with sulfuric acid. Both can be about 30% concentration and are good to keep in your garage for those purposes. Mix of these is called piranha solution and breaks down all organic dirtiness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hydrogen peroxide is sold in gardening supplies and paint stores. Sulfuric acid is also sold at paint stores and also as replacement acid for batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sodium lye is also efficient. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With those methods, use protection glasses and gloves.&lt;/strong&gt; Gloves used for general home cleaning purposes will do. Those methods are especially good when normal soap solutions fail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12886" LastActivityDate="2016-03-09T11:26:55.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11368" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11353" CreationDate="2016-03-09T14:27:10.980" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;After laundry, you should fold your clothes and put them in drawer of a dresser or something like that. It might just be because your room or the place you live is kind of dusty, and the best way to deal with that is to vacuum your room more frequently, and if dusty clothes is such an issue, you should keep them in drawers rather than hanging in a closet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-03-09T14:27:10.980" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11369" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11348" CreationDate="2016-03-09T20:16:53.480" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even if Zeiss Ikon has already mentioned a siphon, I have to mention that you can actually use some sort of cloth that soaks water (i.e your tshirt) as a siphon. Just make the whole thing wet, and make sure that the part sticking out of the container hangs lower then the top of the liquid in the big container that you want to drain. And preferably a good deal lower. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12731" LastActivityDate="2016-03-09T20:16:53.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11370" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-09T22:59:45.053" Score="2" ViewCount="2902" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I protect myself from oil splatter on my hand/wrist/arm? A little splash now and then is fine, but when frying something particularly oily like fish some of these splashes hurt! It also seems to have the effect of drying skin after being exposed to these splashes daily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12574" LastActivityDate="2016-03-17T03:10:19.783" Title="How can I protect myself from oil splatter on my hand/wrist/arm?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11371" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11348" CreationDate="2016-03-10T01:57:22.040" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get some &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=bendy+straws+joined+together&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;biw=2560&amp;amp;bih=1315&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiuruGvgLXLAhULwWMKHeaVD2oQ_AUIBigB#tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=bendy+straws&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;bendy straws&lt;/a&gt;, join them together to create a 'hose' by inserting the end of one straw inside the end of the next straw, until you have a suitable length. Seal the connections with tape to prevent liquid/air escaping. place one end into your source container, and the other end over your destination container, which must be lower than the source. repeatedly seal and unseal the destination end of the 'hose' with the pad of your finger to create suction and start siphoning the liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T01:57:22.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11372" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-10T02:31:47.820" Score="-1" ViewCount="73" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pile of old but good looking clothes. They do not fit me. What are the ways in which they can be used without spending money on them? If there is any creative way to utilise them, please suggest me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12894" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T08:57:03.940" Title="Utilising old clothes" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-03-10T14:58:28.143" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11372" CreationDate="2016-03-10T02:41:17.357" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Donate the clothes to a local charity that can use them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you cannot find a charity locally, try a a local religious group.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Doing that will help the charity, clean out your closet, and help you to feel good about being good community member.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T02:41:17.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11370" CreationDate="2016-03-10T08:37:41.777" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can change the handle of your frying pan with longer one and use a longer fork to put and take the products you are frying. This way you will increased the distance from the pan and will experience less splashes on your hands. And the splashes which reach your hands will be with lower temperature when reaching your hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a light material for the new handle and don't make it too long because it may keel over the pan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1346" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T08:37:41.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11372" CreationDate="2016-03-10T08:57:03.940" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a sewing machine, there are loads of things you could do. You could make a patchwork quilt, or repurpose them into other types of clothing. Denim especially has wonderful results when made into bags and other accessories. Examples I have personally tried-&#xA;Denim wedding dress, denim duffle bag, skirts, coats, and shirts. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The limits are endless!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12792" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T08:57:03.940" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11377" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-10T12:43:01.810" Score="3" ViewCount="7872" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've done some research but I noticed there are some ways to open an oyster.&#xA;Some either try it with a &lt;em&gt;screwdriver&lt;/em&gt; but there is a chance the oyster might get &lt;strong&gt;damaged&lt;/strong&gt;. (You also preferably need a glove with a screwdriver, once you slip and hit your hand, it will make a deep wound.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A normal knife is not advised so are there any other option?&#xA;How do I open an oyster &lt;strong&gt;safe&lt;/strong&gt; without oyster knife &amp;amp; without damaging the oyster?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12899" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-03-10T15:30:15.023" LastActivityDate="2016-04-12T21:32:48.140" Title="How to open oysters safe without oyster knife &amp; glove?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11378" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11379" CreationDate="2016-03-10T12:43:28.883" Score="3" ViewCount="438" Body="&lt;p&gt;What if my friend or my foe made a big cross on my cheek with a permanent marker? How can I remove that big stubborn sign from my face?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12894" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-03-10T15:31:11.273" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T22:42:06.463" Title="How to removed permanent marker from skin?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-03-10T22:33:28.870" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11378" CreationDate="2016-03-10T12:53:32.187" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's many options that will work. I'll name some:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soap in combination with water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Anti-bug spray (use it on your hand or a towel and then rub your face)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Suncream (or spray works also)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Those small wet baby-cloths (clean your skin with hot water afterwards)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Isopropyl Alcohol&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Nail polish or Acetone (on a towel and rub, clean it with hot water afterwards)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Toothpaste (white and not in gel form, these don't work as good as others)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Butter, put some butter on a piece of cloth and rub it on your skin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Water &amp;amp; Salt (not going to explain because it's the least comfortable and you don't want this, also takes up to 10 minutes)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Coconut oil (Hot water + soap, rub it on your skin and then apply the oil)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Most efficient&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most effective way would probably be using the hot water + soap first, and then apply the coconut oil. Rub it in and wash it off. If it isn't gone within 2 - 3 minutes then apply some Isopropyl Alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12899" LastEditorUserId="12911" LastEditDate="2016-03-10T22:42:06.463" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T22:42:06.463" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11380" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-10T13:12:03.113" Score="1" ViewCount="35997" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I open and close the tiny screws of my mobile phone if I don't have any type of tool to open that tiny screw? Suggest me the ways too by which I can make screwdrivers at home according to my need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12894" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T22:11:19.377" Title="Opening and tightening small screws" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11380" CreationDate="2016-03-10T17:30:08.630" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on how small the screw groves are (and how thin the knife blade is), you may be able to use a knife tip to unscrew the screw. Just be careful not to break the knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T17:30:08.630" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11380" CreationDate="2016-03-10T18:02:00.653" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know some people might not open phones and computers as often as others, in my case opening devices is pretty much normal to me, so based on my experience; my answer to your first question is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't try to substitute precision screwdrivers, there's no better tool for these type of screws than these precision screwdrivers, other objects for example a knife like it was suggested by another answer, will probably unscrew the screw, but there's a high possibility that it will damage the drive, damaging the drive will just make the task more tedious each time you try to disassemble your phone. Until you reach the point where you will simply not be able to screw or unscrew the screw. So my advice is to buy some precision screwdrivers, of course there are the expensive ones but you can also buy some for less than a dollar, and they will do the job just fine. It's better to do this the right way since I genuinely believe finding a substitute tool for a small screws it's going to be more damaging in the long run.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Again this is just &lt;strong&gt;my opinion&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastEditorUserId="10202" LastEditDate="2016-03-10T22:11:19.377" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T22:11:19.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11383" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-10T18:23:18.610" Score="-2" ViewCount="2235" Body="&lt;p&gt;The temperature in our area is 34 C at noon time. I have an evaporative cooler. But I  am not satisfied with it. But when I pour some water from my refrigerator, it will give nice cool air. But it is not practical to depend refrigerator for every time. So I am searching for a method to cool the water inside the cooler's tank. It is in room temperature. I am considering peltier module for this, but don't know how to use it. All tutorials in net are about pc cooling. I can't find a peltier tutorial for water cooling. So I am here to find an easy method for cooling the water as instant as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS: I need the water to be cooled near 15-18 degree Celsius. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12904" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-03-10T19:02:07.653" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T19:02:07.653" Title="How to cool water inside an evaporative cooler" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-03-13T20:11:15.247" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11384" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11383" CreationDate="2016-03-10T18:44:09.483" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, measure the water temperature after it's been circulating through the cooler's filter, with the fan running, for a while.  You'll find the water cools to the dew point fairly quickly (a figure that depends on the humidity) -- and it won't stay any cooler than that without spending energy continuously to refrigerate it.  In dry conditions, an evaporative cooler can in fact cool to around 15 C even when its 35 C outside (I've used them in these conditions).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If conditions are damper, you may find you can't cool much if any below ambient -- if the humidity is 100%, the cooler can't cool below the temperature of the air by evaporation; all the cooling you'll get is storing heat in the water, if it starts cooler than the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're in the latter state, you'd be ahead to buy (or build, if you're handy with tools and understand thermodynamics a bit) a simpler refrigeration cooler.  It will cool some number of degrees below ambient regardless of humidity (though it will require more energy to operate than an evaporative cooler).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One alternative, for short term, is a large ice block with a fan blowing past it.  This will cool very effectively, but the ice only last so long, and you're paying for refrigeration to make the ice (or buying it from someone who did).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T18:44:09.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11385" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11380" CreationDate="2016-03-10T21:00:20.480" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used a piece of adhesive tape in the past.  You press it firmly against the head of the screw, then rotate the appropriate direction. To apply pressure more accurately it may help to press with a pencil eraser, the tip of a house key, or some other item with a small surface that is similar in size to the head of the screw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The technique is NOT going to tighten a screw as well as a correctly-sized screwdriver, but it does work in a pinch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-03-10T21:00:20.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11387" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11377" CreationDate="2016-03-11T01:33:33.787" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A screwdriver will do. You'll want a Phillips, the wider the better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a towel and put it on a cutting board. Lay the oyster flat side UP on the towel, then wrap the towel over it, leaving the hinge exposed. Rock the oyster back a bit so the hinge is pointed up, and hold it firmly in that position. Insert the screwdriver into the hinge; you should be at an angle where a slip will end up with the screwdriver hitting the towel and board rather than your fingers. While pushing in firmly, but NOT as hard as you can, push the point of the screwdriver down and twist it slightly against the hinge. You should hear or feel a bit of a pop as the hinge releases. It can take a few tries to get the feel for it if you haven't done this before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cutting the muscle loose may be a bit tricky with a screwdriver, but it should be managable. This is actually where you're most likely to damage the oyster, so be careful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11791" LastActivityDate="2016-03-11T01:33:33.787" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11388" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11247" CreationDate="2016-03-11T05:16:38.477" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a steel rod. My family always keeps one aout of a box when we are moving(aka every 2 years). How you do that is you take out a steel rod( should have a meatel, thick stick and a heavy duty plastic handle) take the dull knife and at a slight angle drag it aross the meatal part. Doing that miltiple times at a kind of fast speed will sharpen your knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12857" LastEditorUserId="12857" LastEditDate="2016-03-11T12:25:11.380" LastActivityDate="2016-03-11T12:25:11.380" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11179" CreationDate="2016-03-11T05:21:33.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try doing different makeup tricks to make you look older. When I put on makeup the right way, I look 30 when I am 23. Also try to dress more professionally, for example instead of a t-shirt and jeans, wear a skirt. The longer the better for a skirt, but go for a loose skirt, not a tight one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12857" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2016-03-16T13:55:04.450" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T13:55:04.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11391" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10993" CreationDate="2016-03-11T12:19:16.777" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the 5th grade I had the same problem. So did half my class so our teacher showed us a way. &lt;br&gt;&#xA;All you have to do is wrap the headphones around your hand then when you take them off tie some sturdy plastic or those twist ties you find at the grocerie store. This keeps them together and untangled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you need to use the headphones or earbuds just take off the twist tie and GENTLY pull the two loose ends of your headphones. This little hack has saved me many times in the world of headphones and might help you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12857" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-04-17T07:32:24.133" LastActivityDate="2018-04-17T07:32:24.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11247" CreationDate="2016-03-11T13:55:34.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A piece of cardboard can be used to sharpen a knife, especially if the knife isn't extremely dull and just needs that final touch to give it a razor's edge. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just sharpen the blade on the edge of the piece of cardboard as you would if you were using any other material. Run the entire edge against the edge of the cardboard on both sides. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is difficult to verbalize exactly how to do this without showing an example, so I found a useful YouTube video &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6S1mxjKdz0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12923" LastEditorUserId="12923" LastEditDate="2016-03-11T15:14:24.930" LastActivityDate="2016-03-11T15:14:24.930" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11393" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11353" CreationDate="2016-03-11T14:53:11.713" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may find that the dirt is coming in your water. Grab a cup of the water with which you're washing your clothes and let it sit for a few days to see if it any dirt settles in the bottom of the cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12924" LastActivityDate="2016-03-11T14:53:11.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11394" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-11T15:48:10.787" Score="0" ViewCount="468" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dust has gone inside my mobile screen and front camera. I don't know how it got there but I suspect that it has entered from the USB port. How can it be removed?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12894" LastActivityDate="2016-03-11T19:59:05.617" Title="Removing dust from mobile's screen" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-03-13T18:08:06.267" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11396" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10531" CreationDate="2016-03-11T18:41:20.503" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Specifically regarding the &quot;splitstream&quot; issue:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes a part of the opening to your urethra will be stuck to another part (for me, it's often after sex). If you have the state of mind to think about it, you can gently pull apart the opening to your urethra, to make sure that it is unobstructed. Then release your penis and pee as you normally would.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This solution is sometimes related to the 45 degree off-shoot issue, but not always.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastEditorUserId="12927" LastEditDate="2018-03-08T20:54:20.490" LastActivityDate="2018-03-08T20:54:20.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11397" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="422" CreationDate="2016-03-11T18:47:20.170" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a magic eraser... the type used for cleaning (e.g. Mr. Clean).  These work very well as an eraser for pencil marks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12928" LastActivityDate="2016-03-11T18:47:20.170" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11394" CreationDate="2016-03-11T19:59:05.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think  the safest approach is to take it to some phone repair place and have them help you with that, although that might or might not cost you a lot of money. If you would like to try it yourself, depends on which model of phone you have, you can look up information online for how to take apart and put back together a phone. &#xA;This is a website that has lots of detailed step-by-step instruction on taking apart and fixing phones. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown&lt;/a&gt;&#xA; If you can find your phone on there, then you can decide if you want to take it to a repair shop or just open up your phone by yourself. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-03-11T19:59:05.617" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11399" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-11T21:51:54.307" Score="0" ViewCount="474" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have quite a few pencils that are essentially useless. Attempting to sharpen them ends with the graphite snapping off before I can write the first letter of a word. I know it's not the pencil sharpener, as other brands of pencils sharpen just fine. Is there a clever way to reuse these crappy pencils?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12929" LastActivityDate="2016-03-11T22:57:30.607" Title="Any use for pencils with broken lead?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-03-12T02:39:07.443" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11400" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11399" CreationDate="2016-03-11T22:57:30.607" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen people smash up the graphite into a powder, then use it in artworks or even home chemistry experiments. I used to make a powder out of it and have my family put their fingers in it, then put them on a piece of paper, forming a finger print! Hope you enjoyed these ideas. Have fun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12931" LastActivityDate="2016-03-11T22:57:30.607" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11402" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1827" CreationDate="2016-03-12T09:44:04.540" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When eating you should concentrate on food, this makes the saliva run and mix with the food to make it more digestible.&#xA;So try to get 5 minutes off to eat, rather the work and eat at the same time.&#xA;This way your work space will be neat/clean, and your digestive system will be in perfect order.&#xA;A motherly advice!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12938" LastActivityDate="2016-03-12T09:44:04.540" CommentCount="2" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-03-13T20:07:40.353" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11403" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1827" CreationDate="2016-03-12T18:49:33.467" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;This might sound weird but whenever my friends and I have a bbq, we keep a small bucket of ice at hand, since we are usually picking up the chicken/ribs/wings/whatever you're eating with our hands from the container our hands tend to get sticky, whenever we fill like giving ourselves a &quot;cleaning&quot; we grab an ice cube and rub it against our fingers then just throw it on the yard. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This might not avoid getting your fingers sticky, but it can help reduce the sensation in your hands. Works for me and my group of friends, hopefully you find it helpful as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2016-03-12T18:49:33.467" CommentCount="3" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-03-13T20:07:40.353" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11405" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10272" CreationDate="2016-03-13T00:22:17.933" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Glasses will often slip when I'm jogging. Got this pair of ear/spectacles hook. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HZN9v.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HZN9v.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Wedge Classic, http://betasimplicity.com/wedgeclassic.html&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Tried a few different types of rubber ear hook and this is the most comfortable so far. Here's more information,&lt;a href=&quot;http://betasimplicity.com/wedgeclassic.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://betasimplicity.com/wedgeclassic.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure whether adjusting the glass temple will work for all people. Once an optician told me that if the glass temple is adjusted properly, it will not slip. And when he turned round, I see him having ear hooks on his glasses...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12943" LastEditorUserId="12943" LastEditDate="2016-03-28T03:12:35.557" LastActivityDate="2016-03-28T03:12:35.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8058" CreationDate="2016-03-13T04:49:29.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most paint supply stores will sell you a pint of MEK or Methyl Ethyl Ketone. That will remove or dissolve almost anything including sap, surgical plastic, most petroleum distillates, and acrylics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12946" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-03-13T16:14:50.360" LastActivityDate="2016-03-13T16:14:50.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11407" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-13T09:04:17.160" Score="8" ViewCount="424" Body="&lt;p&gt;While lying in bed at night and trying to fall asleep, sometimes it takes a while before my mind quiets down. In the meantime I am thinking about various things, either general or what I have to do the next day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of those ideas are worth preserving, and I don't want to forget them. I could either:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;try really hard to remember all of them the next morning when I get up&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;get up, turn on the light, and put the ideas on paper&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;keep paper and pen at bedside, and try to write in the dark, without getting from bed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;have an audio recording device at my bedside, and record my thoughts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is, (1) is unreliable, and only works for one or two simple ideas. Getting out of bed (2) interrupts my falling-asleep process and i have to start all over again. (3) only works if I need to write few words, not for coherent sentences. (4) might work, but I haven't tried that one yet (also, this one seems logistically the most complicated).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there some better ways how to record my thoughts?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS: the idea for asking this question occurred to me last night, when I was trying to fall asleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1933" LastActivityDate="2016-03-18T13:14:52.923" Title="lying-in-bed-ideas to be remembered the next day" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-03-18T13:26:22.590" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11408" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11407" CreationDate="2016-03-13T13:56:10.527" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;However you do  it, you have to make a note or record what you're thinking - the trick is just to confine it to a few words, just to jog your memory next day. I'm prone to the 'light bulb' moment when just falling asleep too, and I regularly jot down a few words on a pad next to the bed, but I do it in the dark. If there's a lot to write, I get up and put a light on and do it, because I know, if I don't, I won't be able to sleep anyway. I've even been known to get up and turn on the desktop computer to type something really important/urgent that maybe I've forgotten to do, then return to bed and sleep - once the note/s are made, I go to sleep quite easily, because I'm not worrying about remembering to do something or being able to recall that thought...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you've got a mobile/cellphone/smartphone, its easy to just speak into it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-03-13T13:56:10.527" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2016-03-13T15:09:42.317" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple. Put papers in a mesh type laundry bag (that's big enough to allow them to move around) and wash and dry them. Don't forget the bleach. Destruction!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12949" LastActivityDate="2016-03-13T15:09:42.317" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11411" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11407" CreationDate="2016-03-13T21:11:54.143" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally, I have very often reached out to my bedside table and found some object like a book, box of tissues, drink coaster etc, then I throw it across the room into a location where it doesn't belong. In the morning, when I wake and get out of bed, I immediately see the object and it forces my brain to reconstruct the thought process that led to it being there. I then write/type the idea somewhere before the daily routine causes me to forget about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2016-03-13T21:11:54.143" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11413" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11407" CreationDate="2016-03-14T04:19:39.347" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a reminder in your smartphone. In addition to a tag write a word about its specialty. Quick words in the smartphone, but when the reminder pops up - take time to think about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Priorize idea and take notes. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Priorize your idea or smile :) while dumping it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="172" LastEditorUserId="172" LastEditDate="2016-03-14T11:56:26.187" LastActivityDate="2016-03-14T11:56:26.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10957" CreationDate="2016-03-14T18:04:11.653" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cover a plastic plate with duct-tape and flip it upside down so that it makes upside down arc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it can't sustain your weight add more. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12967" LastActivityDate="2016-03-14T18:04:11.653" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11370" CreationDate="2016-03-14T18:21:27.557" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used welder's sleeves when working a deep fryer. No more pockmarks on my forearms! They will probably cost you less than $10 from your local hardware store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's an example:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-Electric-Fire-Resistant-Black-Welding-Sleeves-KH813/205141550&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-Electric-Fire-Resistant-Black-Welding-Sleeves-KH813/205141550&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are 21&quot; long, and they're designed to block hot sparks and metal bits. They work well for tiny bits of oil splatter. (Of course, they would not protect from a hot oil SPILL.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternative: Here's an 18&quot; glove that's specifically designed for hot oil fryers:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centralrestaurant.com/Fryer-Glove-with-Removable-Liner-c103p24074.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.centralrestaurant.com/Fryer-Glove-with-Removable-Liner-c103p24074.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12586" LastActivityDate="2016-03-14T18:21:27.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11416" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11417" CreationDate="2016-03-14T20:04:30.833" Score="-2" ViewCount="497" Body="&lt;p&gt;After I get a sunburn the next day my skin starts to peel. Is there a easy way to at least temporarily stop this from occurring?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="201" LastActivityDate="2016-03-14T20:12:31.013" Title="How can I stop my skin from peeling?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-03-14T21:04:42.040" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11417" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11416" CreationDate="2016-03-14T20:12:31.013" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using some aloe vera or lotion that has aloe vera in it. It has a cooling effect that will reduce inflammation and slow the peeling. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-03-14T20:12:31.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11418" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11407" CreationDate="2016-03-15T01:23:46.170" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For my dream journal, I keep a small notebook beside my bed, and have a reading light clipped to the back cover. If you buy a dim light, or one that can be adjusted, it should prevent too much sleep disturbance; I've never found it to affect my sleep. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2797" LastEditorUserId="2797" LastEditDate="2016-03-15T10:25:24.373" LastActivityDate="2016-03-15T10:25:24.373" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11307" CreationDate="2016-03-15T15:13:06.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The trick that worked was to only tuck in the top sheet, one blanket, and make hospital corners.  With all the blankest tucked under, they still ended up on the floor by morning.  I was surprised that the blankets on top of the one tucked in did not slip. Letting  the top blankets hang over a few inches, may have also helped, because there was less blanket weight pulling down.  Thanks everyone, I would have never thought of tucking in only one blanket. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12813" LastActivityDate="2016-03-15T15:13:06.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11426" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9365" CreationDate="2016-03-15T19:49:05.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have discovered that the floor cleaner I use on my hard floors make the rubber soles on my shoes squeak.  When I spray the soles of my shoes with WD40 and wipe away the excess, the squeak goes away.  Although this fix is temporary, it is the only thing I have found that helps.  In the meantime, I am looking for a floor cleaner that won't cause my rubber soled shoes to squeak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12988" LastActivityDate="2016-03-15T19:49:05.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11427" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11428" CreationDate="2016-03-15T23:06:29.290" Score="6" ViewCount="2348" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90310300/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;these cushion covers&lt;/a&gt; and at home I noticed a small sentence on the label: &lt;strong&gt;&quot;Do not wash&quot;&lt;/strong&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do you clean these covers? I wanted to wash them first to get the new fabric smell off these covers. They are made of 88% cotton and 12% linen. What could possibly go wrong if I just wash them at 30°?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12989" LastEditorUserId="6624" LastEditDate="2016-03-17T03:32:21.527" LastActivityDate="2017-08-05T09:29:55.080" Title="How to clean a non-washable cushion cover?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11428" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11427" CreationDate="2016-03-16T01:09:31.963" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The label is probably due either to the linen content of the fabric (linen products are frequently labeled as dry-clean only) or the use of dyes that are not water-fast.  The complete care instructions read as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Do not wash.&#xA;  Do not bleach.&#xA;  Do not tumble dry.&#xA;  Iron, high temperature.&#xA;  Dryclean, normal cycle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some things to consider:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Air them out on a clothesline to get the smell out.  I don't see &quot;do not line dry&quot; in the care instructions, only &quot;do not tumble dry&quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try an &quot;air fluff&quot; (zero heat) or low/delicate dryer cycle; optionally add a dryer sheet for fragrance.  Enclose the cushion cover in a protective &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=mesh+laundry+bag&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;mesh laundry bag&lt;/a&gt; to mitigate damage.  Stain release sprays, special dryer sheets and protective mesh bags are often sold together as &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_cleaning#Home_dry_cleaning&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;home dry cleaning&quot; kits&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you are willing to potentially sacrifice one in an experiment, run it through the laundry on delicate cycle &lt;strong&gt;by itself, with no other articles in the cycle,&lt;/strong&gt; so worst case you only ruin one - if the dyes are not water-fast, any other articles in the same cycle would be discolored by dyes leaching from the cushion cover.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6624" LastEditorUserId="6624" LastEditDate="2016-03-16T23:32:27.670" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T23:32:27.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11429" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11436" CreationDate="2016-03-16T06:11:47.117" Score="1" ViewCount="2126" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm wanting to find out how I can place the bandaid to only cover the finger nail and not the finger tip. If the bandaid is covering my finger tip, it's really hard to use my mac trackpad!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any tips?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12994" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T21:49:58.827" Title="How can I make a bandaid only cover my fingernail?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11427" CreationDate="2016-03-16T10:11:00.797" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on your location and the time of year, you can put the cushion in the snow and shove it around a bit. After leaving it for 15 minutes or so, take it inside to dry. The snow should have absorbed any stains and fumes.&#xA;This also works for carpets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T10:11:00.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11213" CreationDate="2016-03-16T10:19:39.197" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;After about 5 days of walking over the slippery spot, the slipperiness was gone all by itself, probably picked up by our socks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm accepting the other, more detailed answer though, as it is more likely to help those who want an immediate solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12644" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T10:19:39.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11301" CreationDate="2016-03-16T12:43:01.470" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a toilet cleaner to remove the incrustation in your bathroom with these easy steps. Why I use a toilet cleaner is that, it is far more effective than a bathroom cleaner. I do this on every Sunday so that it keeps the bathroom fresh and clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RmJLy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RmJLy.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DfUbG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DfUbG.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 1: Just apply or pour the liquid over the encrusted plates&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 2: Sprinkle water on the portions where you have applied the liquid and wait for about 5-10 minutes for the liquid to soak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 3: Brush the portions and clean with water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to wear gloves before doing this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12186" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T12:43:01.470" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11429" CreationDate="2016-03-16T16:36:47.577" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You are able to buy them in different sizes. They make very small ones that are a lot skinnier than the standard size. They make small round ones as well. If you only have access to the standard ones, they you can split it vertically  to the width you like. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T16:36:47.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11407" CreationDate="2016-03-16T17:02:26.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually write any ideas down on sticky notes, and stick it on my phone. Usually I check time on my phone when I wake up, so that makes sure I'll see my sticky notes from previous night. I move the notes to the back of my phone, and only peel it off when the things on there is accomplished in some way and don't need to be remembered anymore. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T17:02:26.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11436" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11429" CreationDate="2016-03-16T20:13:46.437" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often just cut the Band-Aid to be the size that I need. I'll assume you have a typical Band-Aid, which is a strip of adhesive tape with a square of gauze in the middle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut off one of the adhesive &quot;legs&quot; just next to the gauze. Set the leg aside to be used later.  Leave the other leg attached to the gauze.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the gauze to the size you need.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Trim the attached leg to the size you need.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Finally, reattach the adhesive leg you cut off initially, and cut that to the size you need.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply it to your nail (or, for anyone else reading this, to your cut / wound / blister / whatever).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-03-16T20:13:46.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11438" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11370" CreationDate="2016-03-17T03:10:19.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Splatter guards or splash screens are helpful. Though &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00061N0J6&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;available online&lt;/a&gt;, they may be sold locally for US$1 or so. You could make your own from a layer or two of fine metal window screen, held together with a central bolt for a handle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hDvrx.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hDvrx.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works well for me, and only a few stray splatters exit when flipping fried foods. BTW, don't buy one with a heavy handle, which increases the likelihood of the guard from falling off the pan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-03-17T03:10:19.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="422" CreationDate="2016-03-17T03:18:20.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure if It works on Paper or not, But if you get pencil on a desk you can use for-head oils to wipe it off with ease. Sounds nasty but works very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13007" LastActivityDate="2016-03-17T03:18:20.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11440" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11427" CreationDate="2016-03-17T03:21:35.520" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a non-toxic clear (Similar To 409-Carpet Cleaner but a non-toxic) and rub it in with a toothbrush. Let it stand for a couple of hours and then wet a toothbrush with JUST WATER and go back over it and let it dry. Should Be a slow process but from personal experience it works very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13007" LastActivityDate="2016-03-17T03:21:35.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11441" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10091" CreationDate="2016-03-17T03:26:14.827" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;An idea similar to Wipqozn's (But real and looks decent)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;$9.99 on &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B004C2AQJW&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt; There is assorted colors available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Iquue.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Iquue.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;hat Fan&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13007" LastActivityDate="2016-03-17T03:26:14.827" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10496" CreationDate="2016-03-17T06:21:50.407" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've tried this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presoak in vinegar and water solution &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mix together baking soda, salt, and hydrogen peroxide until it forms a paste. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove the shirt from the vinegar water and gently squeeze until the shirt is just damp. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lay flat on a towel-covered work surface and coat the stains with the mixture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/How-Remove-Sweat-Stains-31003483&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/How-Remove-Sweat-Stains-31003483&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13009" LastEditorUserId="11164" LastEditDate="2016-04-07T11:27:35.900" LastActivityDate="2016-04-07T11:27:35.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11446" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11459" CreationDate="2016-03-17T13:29:33.193" Score="-10" ViewCount="1554" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to put back liquid into a bottle if the liquid is spilt on a table or floor? The table is too heavy to move it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let the liquid be &lt;strong&gt;petrol&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12894" LastEditorUserId="12894" LastEditDate="2016-03-17T15:11:12.420" LastActivityDate="2016-03-25T11:07:37.993" Title="Transferring liquid from floor back to bottle" Tags="&lt;liquids&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11448" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11449" CreationDate="2016-03-17T14:53:20.743" Score="2" ViewCount="130" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have one earphone which had a rubber surrounding over the edges of ear plug of that. Recently by my mistake I have lost that rubber surrounding due to which only the rough surface is present (you can see it in picture). Since it got no protection so it really hurts when I put it inside my ears. Is there any way I can 'fix' it so that I can use it again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CXIA5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CXIA5.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7030" LastActivityDate="2016-03-17T17:49:48.497" Title="How to fix earphone ear plug which has rough edges?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11449" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11448" CreationDate="2016-03-17T15:31:28.247" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is possible to buy foam covers for earphones. The padding provided by the foam would give cushioning from the rough edge making it more comfortable in your ear. It's also possible to buy some very cheap earphones that may have very poor sound quality, but are so cheap that it my be worth buying them just for the foam covers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-03-17T15:31:28.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11448" CreationDate="2016-03-17T17:49:48.497" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could brush some thick glue around the edge and let it dry.  Maybe more than one layer of glue would be necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2016-03-17T17:49:48.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11452" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11453" CreationDate="2016-03-17T19:18:11.343" Score="-4" ViewCount="116" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have old clothes lying around, many of which don't fit me or are too damaged to be worn outside the house.  I also keep losing my glasses cloths a lot.  So, why not cut up old T-shirts or similar into little squares so I don't have to keep buying cloths?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So, if I want to cut up an old article of clothing and use the pieces as glasses cloths, what should said clothing be made of?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10621" LastEditorUserId="8207" LastEditDate="2016-03-17T23:31:12.393" LastActivityDate="2016-03-18T00:07:37.003" Title="Cutting glasses cloths out of old clothing" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-03-18T08:40:07.593" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11453" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11452" CreationDate="2016-03-18T00:07:37.003" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Very clean cotton (dust in the fabric can scratch, which is why you aren't supposed to use the t-shirt you are wearing to clean your glasses). Microfiber is what everyone recommends, but I doubt you have any clothes made of that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful with synthetic fabric, as I have heard a number of times that some types can scratch glasses (although never any specification on which types are safe and which types are not).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are cutting a t-shirt, it shouldn't fray, but the ends will roll. If you are cutting woven fabric, use pinking shears to slow fraying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11791" LastActivityDate="2016-03-18T00:07:37.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11454" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5719" CreationDate="2016-03-18T07:35:23.800" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Vinegar:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Combine equal quantity of water and white vinegar. Damp a cloth in this solution. Wipe with this cloth, the oil or grease-stained cloth. It will remove the stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Talcum Powder/Baby Powder&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spread some talcum powder or baby powder on the stained part of the cloth. Leave it for 4-5 hours, so that it can absorb the grease or oil. Remove the stain with the help of a vacuum cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Salt&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix salt and rubbing alcohol in 1:4 ratio. Rub it hard on the oil or grease stains. The stains will disappear quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Cornstarch&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a soft cloth. Sprinkle some cornstarch on it. Rub it on the oil or grease stain, till it vanishes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Chalk&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rub chalk on the grease or oil spots of the cloth. Allow it to absorb the greasy or oily marks. Now, brush off the chalk. Rub the blots heavily with chalk, if they still remain after brushing.  Finally, rinse the cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6. Baking Soda&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wet the stained portion of the cloth. Sprinkle baking soda on the stains. After that, rub off with a damp towel or sponge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;7. Hair Spray&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sprinkle some hair spray, directly on the oil or grease stains. Then, rinse and air dry the cloth. It will instantly remove the marks, retaining the natural shine of the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;8. Aloe Vera Gel&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soak the stained fabric in water for some time. Rub aloe vera gel on the oil or grease marks. Rinse the fabric, and dry it in the air. This will remove the stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;9. Coke&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pour a little quantity of coke on the stains. Leave it for 1-2hours so that it gets soaked. Wash the cloth with warm water. This home remedy will completely remove the stains, without leaving any sign of coke.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Which one to use?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have a look to the type of fabric and decide which one can be better or just get what you find at home ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-03-18T07:35:23.800" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11455" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10496" CreationDate="2016-03-18T10:03:29.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I follow this technique:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add a cup of detergent powder in half bucket of water and stir it well.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the t-shirts inside-out and immerse them in that bucket and let them soak for about 10-15 minutes. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rub the stained portion of the t-shirt with a detergent soap bar.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then finally brush the stained portion with a garment brush and rinse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will vanish the stains and this technique works well. Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;General tip: You can easily maintain the white color of the t-shirt or any other garment for a long period of time if you wash them seperately. Don't put the t-shirt along with all other clothes in a washing machine.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12186" LastActivityDate="2016-03-18T10:03:29.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11456" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11407" CreationDate="2016-03-18T13:14:52.923" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been using Trello and Google's Keep save such things. These apps can be used both from my smartphone and from any computer. I sort different thoughts and themes and remove or check them off when I'm through with each idea\thought\task.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6960" LastActivityDate="2016-03-18T13:14:52.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11457" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10496" CreationDate="2016-03-18T16:13:38.310" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mix these 3 products:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;one part of dish-washing soap &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;two parts of hydrogen peroxide &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;a sprinkle of baking soda&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STEP 1&lt;/strong&gt; use a laundry brush to work the mixture into the stain&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STEP 2&lt;/strong&gt; let the treated shirt sit for an hour&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STEP 3&lt;/strong&gt; wash normally&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope this helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-03-18T16:13:38.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11459" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11446" CreationDate="2016-03-18T19:58:57.407" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use your hand to push it towards a funnel - It's clearly not poured off the table so the table is flat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a piece of paper/plastic (maybe the lid of a plastic container) to help move the liquid towards a funnel/the bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a knife to gently push the liquid accross the surface of the table, towards a funnel/bottle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use paper towels / jay-cloth to absorb the liquid then squeeze them out to get the liquid back&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use some kind of absorbent powder such as sand/flour to absorb the liquid and then retrieve it via distillation such as heating the material and boiling off the wanted liquid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use gloves or other safety equipment as required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-03-18T19:58:57.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11460" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11461" CreationDate="2016-03-18T21:08:45.100" Score="12" ViewCount="4116" Body="&lt;p&gt;My glasses are always smudgy, and I want to find the best way to clean them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13030" LastActivityDate="2019-04-26T02:45:53.797" Title="What is the best way to clean your glasses?" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11461" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11460" CreationDate="2016-03-18T21:23:08.037" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use shampoo to clean my glasses.  While showering, lather your hair with shampoo. Use the lather with rubbing motion over the entire surface of the lenses. Rinse with clear water. Dry the lenses with cloths that will not damage the lenses (I use a microfiber drying cloth).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason this works well is that shampoo is designed to break up body and hair oils.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-03-18T21:23:08.037" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11462" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-19T13:21:50.300" Score="1" ViewCount="775" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have shoes which go over the ankles and require to untie the laces to get out of the shoes. Often the laces then slip through the holes which requires to redo more than just the knot when getting into the shoes again. Is there a way to prevent the laces from escaping?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11823" LastActivityDate="2016-07-03T06:34:08.193" Title="How do I prevent shoelaces from slipping through the holes when getting out of the shoes" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11462" CreationDate="2016-03-19T13:21:50.300" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;One can put a small knot at the ends of the laces. One can still tie the laces as usual but since the knot is a bit thicker than the rest of the laces, they cannot slip through the holes anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YkWrG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YkWrG.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;lace with tie at the end&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11823" LastActivityDate="2016-03-19T13:21:50.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11466" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2016-03-19T23:24:56.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't scrub your hands, just put them under flowing water. It doesn't take all the smell, but is much better than scrubbing them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13037" LastActivityDate="2016-03-19T23:24:56.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11469" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11488" CreationDate="2016-03-20T15:44:59.923" Score="-1" ViewCount="221" Body="&lt;p&gt;My smartphone (Sony Xperia Z5)  gets very hot while recording 4k video (around the CPU area). Is there anything I can use to keep it cool? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to put anything on directly on the phone, but I'm hoping to incorporate something into the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13046" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-03-21T01:24:36.100" LastActivityDate="2016-03-22T13:41:53.073" Title="What can I use to keep a smartphone cool while recording 4k video?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8062" CreationDate="2016-03-20T20:04:52.357" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 litre filtered tap water Rainwater is a lot better &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1/8 tsp. sodium bicarbonate   (baking soda) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1/8 tsp. potassium bicarbonate &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1/8 tsp. magnesium sulfate   (epsom salts)&#xA;E N J O Y Y Y Y Y Y!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13049" LastActivityDate="2016-03-20T20:04:52.357" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11469" CreationDate="2016-03-20T20:51:08.600" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Set up a fan to blow air over it while you are recording. This will help to alleviate some of the heat issues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a case on the phone, remove it to assist with the heat exchange from the air.  Cases tend to act like insulation when it comes to heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-03-20T20:51:08.600" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11473" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10957" CreationDate="2016-03-20T23:21:51.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It really depends on the snow. As a nordic skier I spent a lot of time on all different kinds of snow. And all you need to do to keep yourself up, so anything that adds more surface area without adding more weight will help, try buying some light weight wide shoes, like Altras for instance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13030" LastActivityDate="2016-03-20T23:21:51.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11474" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10957" CreationDate="2016-03-21T06:23:16.773" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In general, when you are faced with difficult physical activity and you'd like to do it more efficiently, one of the tried and true methods of increasing efficiency is to repeat the activity over the course of several weeks or months until it is no longer difficult. This is often referred to as &quot;exercise&quot; (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exercise&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;a particular movement or series of movements done to become stronger and healthier&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;something that is done or practiced to develop a particular skill&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the walking technique in general is causing any confusion, one rule of thumb I personally like to remember is &quot;left, right, left, right&quot;, although some choose to start with the right foot instead. In snow, while more effort may be required, the general idea is the same (with practice and a little luck, this &quot;alternating foot&quot; technique can be applied to mud, sand, and many other terrains as well).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Essentially, it is something along these lines:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QlTSg.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QlTSg.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;(&lt;a href=&quot;http://epomedicine.com/clinical-medicine/physical-examination-gait/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;image source&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may have to lift your knees slightly higher because the laws of physics dictate that your foot and the snow cannot occupy the same space at the same time and so it will be resisting the motion of your feet, but the most important thing to remember is to keep up the alternating pattern (you can get yourself into trouble quickly if you attempt &quot;left, left, right, left&quot; -- I've seen it happen, and it's not pretty).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a couple other hacks you can try as well to combat physical exhaustion. In particular there are three techniques known colloquially as &quot;drinking water&quot;, &quot;eating food&quot;, and &quot;taking breaks&quot; - over the long run these can ultimately increase efficiency. Alternatively, if all else fails, there is one I personally refer to as &quot;turn around and go back home&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, proper equipment can also help, and the consequences of intentionally hiking 20km in deep snow with hiking shoes should not be unexpected. This was discovered &lt;a href=&quot;http://snowshoes.com/learn/article/origin-of-snowshoeing&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;roughly 4,000 years ago&lt;/a&gt;, and that solution has survived the test of time for good reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="4658" LastEditDate="2016-03-21T07:20:45.040" LastActivityDate="2016-03-21T07:20:45.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11475" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11460" CreationDate="2016-03-21T07:49:23.473" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try this one if you have these ingredients:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Empty travel sized spray bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubbing alcohol&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Liquid dish soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fill the bottle the rest of the way up with tap water. If you have really hard water you might want to consider using distilled water instead. A gallon of distilled water costs less than $1.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place the lid on the container and shake gently. If you shake it too hard the dish soap will become too sudsy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the finished product the same way you would use any eyeglasses cleaner. After spraying the solution on the lenses of the glasses, wipe gently with a soft cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's it! So easy to make and so inexpensive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-03-21T07:49:23.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11476" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11460" CreationDate="2016-03-21T08:28:17.450" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been using a tissue to clean my glasses. It is not a good way but you can do it when you have no access to soap and/or water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12534" LastActivityDate="2016-03-21T08:28:17.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11477" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9254" CreationDate="2016-03-21T12:06:45.577" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you the following steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use this type cotton waste:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://3.imimg.com/data3/BY/YU/MY-1991613/cotton-waste-250x250.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;cotton waste&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dip it in non edible vegetable oil.Most preferably use coconut oil.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rub it on your shoes rubber surface and thus try removing dirt.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After everything, try to dry shoe under sun.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works as oil absorbs dirt and cotton collects them with the help of oil.Thus you get your shoes old shining back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-10T09:42:50.020" LastActivityDate="2016-03-22T20:09:02.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11478" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11460" CreationDate="2016-03-21T12:13:46.857" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you this cheap method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use some table salt.Put it on your glass and then rub it off using a clean smooth cloth so that it should not make any marks on your glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works because salt absorbs water as well as dirt from glass surface.Even the same method is used to clean mirrors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-03-21T12:13:46.857" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11479" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11460" CreationDate="2016-03-22T03:45:08.520" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't recommend using abrasive soaps or cleaning materials on glasses since most now these days have some sort of coating such as anti reflective on them which will get taken off by these. I recommend rinsing your glasses in luke warm water and drying then off with a micro fiber cloth every morning. If needed most eyeglass shops will have cleaners that won't damage your lenses &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12342" LastActivityDate="2016-03-22T03:45:08.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11480" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9254" CreationDate="2016-03-22T07:22:12.853" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You will need: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Baking soda&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A small dish&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;An old toothbrush&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dirty Converse shoes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a small container, and add some baking soda. Now, add a tiny bit of water. If it's not enough of a paste, add a little more. Now, get your toothbrush, and apply a pea sized amount of the paste on it. Now, scrub it in! If you get some on the shoe part, it can be wiped off. After you scrub it in and get all of the dirt off, wipe it off really well with a paper towel. (You can use a napkin, a regular towel, anything to wipe it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-03-22T07:22:12.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11481" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11460" CreationDate="2016-03-22T08:01:32.070" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My recommendation (as someone who wears glasses for nearly 30 years):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rinse your glasses with clear water (this removes hard particals which could scratch the glasses in step 2.) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The put a pea size amount of non-regreasing soap or detergent or shampoo on your fingers and clean the glasses with circling movements &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rinse the glasses with clear water&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dry the glasses with toilet paper or paper towels or a dry and clean tea towel/ microfiber cloth &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are in the middle of nowhere without clean water,  lick the glasses with your tongue before using a clean microfiber cloth to wipe it. Licking sounds disgusting (and people will stare at you) but it removes even sticky small particals. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have no experience with moist lens cloths, but when I bought my glasses I was told not to use it, because small dust particals on the glasses can cause   scratches if you wipe them on the glass. Also some ingredients of moist lens cloths may be too aggressive and destroy the anti reflective layer of the glasses. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also very important: &#xA;Don't use hair spray when wearing glasses or if there are glasses lying around you. Hair spray is very sticky (it does not rinse off and dust particals stick on it, too) and thus,  causes scratches on the glasses. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7768" LastEditorUserId="7768" LastEditDate="2016-03-22T09:03:33.580" LastActivityDate="2016-03-22T09:03:33.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11483" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-22T10:10:02.343" Score="7" ViewCount="1064" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have acquired 2kg of assorted coins from various countries. These are to spice up board games by using real metal coins, using material to indicate denomination rather than numbers on the coin eg copper = 1 groat, silver = 5 groats, gold = 10 groats.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know the advice for valuable coins is never to clean them but these don't have any collectable value. Almost all of them are very dirty and I'd like to get them to a condition where they are pleasant to handle, not necessarily gleaming (but that would be nice). I'm prepared to separate the copper, silver and gold coloured coins (being from different countries, the exact alloy will vary), but I don't want to have to scrub them individually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm also somewhat wary of using acids as this cleans very effectively but leaves the metal dull at least with copper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T20:29:59.527" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T20:29:59.527" Title="Clean mixed coins" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11484" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11483" CreationDate="2016-03-22T10:22:08.133" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use tamarind and lemon to scrub the coins and then wash them with water finally. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Just soak some tamarind in water for some time and then scrub the coins. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut a lemon into two halves and then use a half to scrub the coins&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Finally wash with water. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My mom uses this technique to clean the bronze and copper vessels and trust me they give a fresh and new look after the entire process&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12186" LastActivityDate="2016-03-22T10:22:08.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11485" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11483" CreationDate="2016-03-22T11:04:02.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most coin collectors will use brown sauce to clean coins that are not of the highest value. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Indeed, in my teens I had a Saturday morning job in an antique shop, where brown sauce was used to clean the brass items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has mild acid and mild abrasive properties.  A quick rub with a soft cloth dipped in brown sauce will bring up a shine on copper and silver coins.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Putting copper coins in cola will clean them but will also given them a pinkish colour, this destroys their value to a coin collector.  Sauce does not discolour the coins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The brand of sauce is irrelevant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CirMK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CirMK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Bottle of Brown Sauce&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-04-28T09:33:48.973" LastActivityDate="2017-04-28T09:33:48.973" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11486" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11490" CreationDate="2016-03-22T11:59:34.213" Score="3" ViewCount="1339" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/300551678943-0-1/s-l1000.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a set of rubbers which I used during my pencil drawing sketches, as shown above.Shading techniques I adopted, make use of rubber very much. Consider myself as a self trainer and so do not blame me on this technique. On taking my rubbers back after &#xA;some months for a new drawing, I am forced to remove the charcoal droppings on it. Can you propose me the best and easiest method to do it, with less time loss?&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5S10V.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5S10V.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-10T09:42:50.033" LastActivityDate="2016-11-30T10:51:11.727" Title="How to remove charcoal droppings on an eraser?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11488" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11469" CreationDate="2016-03-22T13:41:53.073" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would try this. Usually before I use it over my eyes. I refrigerate it for some time. After the gel is cool enough, you could stick it on the back of the phone. This will cool the phone down. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4jHL7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4jHL7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;relaxing gel eye pad&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.in/Relaxing-Strap-Velcro-Cooling-Relaxation/dp/B00JFOLHEK&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Amazon link of relaxing gel eye pads&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6458" LastActivityDate="2016-03-22T13:41:53.073" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11489" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2016-03-22T16:20:47.087" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hand washing paste&lt;/strong&gt; might do the trick here. It is both soapy as well as abrasive, and helps clean your hands deeper than conventional soap. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyvuTtmE9_k&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Here is a video showing the paste in action&lt;/a&gt; on what seems to be a combination of grease and dirt. You might even find a branded version that is specific for paint. All in all this is a cheap product so you can purchase a tub and try. Moreover it is very long-lasting so you technically won't be wasting your money too much in case it doesn't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13092" LastActivityDate="2016-03-22T16:20:47.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11490" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11486" CreationDate="2016-03-22T17:02:05.143" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to erase on a blank sheet of paper or a rougher surface to &quot;sand&quot; the dirty part of the eraser out. You can erase on your desk surface to get those dirty crumbles out. Your eraser is getting &quot;slippery&quot; as it's getting dirty, and you'll just be smearing your drawing if you keep using it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-03-22T17:02:05.143" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11483" CreationDate="2016-03-22T17:03:27.957" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you really want to avoid brushing the coins the easiest method is pour them in a container with coke, let them simmer in it for around 20 min or after you see the dirt and whatever else the coins might have comes off. Afterwards just rinse them in water to avoid stickiness. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: I don't know how beneficial or harmful would putting them all together could be for the coins. I would separate them by main materials just to be on the safe side.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2016-03-22T17:03:27.957" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11493" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11483" CreationDate="2016-03-22T19:07:28.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is what you need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 clear cups&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;salt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;vinegar (you could also use lemon juice)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What To Do:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fill the 3rd w/1/2 cup vinegar + 2 teaspoons salt &amp;amp; add 20 coins&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We left all the coins in the cup for 5 minutes. Take out the coins from the salt &amp;amp; vinegar cup and placed them on a napkin (without rinsing or drying them).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After an additional 5 minutes (10 minutes total for the experiment), we came back to see our results and rinse the coins with water and dry using the napkin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-03-22T19:07:28.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11494" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11497" CreationDate="2016-03-23T04:59:58.387" Score="-2" ViewCount="419" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a good collection of hanging calendars of 2015.Like these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mHswB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of burning them for fuel or selling it for recycling, how can I use it for another purpose within my office/house?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-01-15T07:16:15.437" LastActivityDate="2019-01-15T07:16:15.437" Title="What to do with left over calendars of previous years?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-03-23T18:49:14.693" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="11495" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11494" CreationDate="2016-03-23T05:08:51.943" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have children available to you, donate the calendars to the children as raw materials for art projects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It appears that the calendars are made of paper, so that could be turned into backing, paper mache, etc.  Add some glue and creativity, and your are having a good time!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-03-25T19:54:57.933" LastActivityDate="2016-03-25T19:54:57.933" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11496" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11494" CreationDate="2016-03-23T10:14:55.677" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can keep them until 2026, the days will be aligned the same as they are in 2015. ie Jan 1st is a Thursday and 28 days in Feb.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT : More explanation. You can use a 2015 calendar as a 2026 calendar. There are 14 different patterns of days that a year can have. leap years that start on a Monday, non leap years that start on a Monday. Leap years that start on a Tuesday, non leap years starting on Tuesday and so on. 2 variations for each day of the week. If you were to look to see what day March 23 falls on a 2015 calendar it will be a Monday. You can use the same calendar for checking what day March 23 falls on in 2026, it will be Monday again, that day cycle has come round again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="5304" LastEditDate="2016-03-23T12:30:46.930" LastActivityDate="2016-03-23T12:30:46.930" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11494" CreationDate="2016-03-23T11:54:12.060" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;These are some ways by which I reuse a calendar:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can use each sheet of the calendar to dress up your wardrobe in which you keep your clothes or book racks. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can also dress up the kitchen rack in your house, where you keep your utensils. (This will help absorb moisture and will protect the rack if it made of wood)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The best way to use it would be to wrap up old books or even textbooks and notebooks of school children. Especially if one side of the calendar sheet is blank/white , you can wrap the book with the white side up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12186" LastActivityDate="2016-03-23T11:54:12.060" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11498" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11555" CreationDate="2016-03-23T13:06:54.480" Score="0" ViewCount="496" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some shirts that are too big for me. I know that putting them in the dryer would shrink it but I did that and was not enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any other (effective) way to make them smaller? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10750" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T05:06:42.377" Title="How can I shrink my clothes?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11498" CreationDate="2016-03-23T13:29:44.633" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Effective WAY ::&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Go to This Guy :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mv5Jn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mv5Jn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5242" LastActivityDate="2016-03-23T13:29:44.633" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11500" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11462" CreationDate="2016-03-23T17:37:17.373" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The laces aren't long enough- the reason the lace slips through the top holes is because you need more room to get your feet in and out, and the laces aren't long enough to give you sufficient room. Usually, high tops come with extra long laces fitted, which enables you to slacken them and take them off without their coming out of the holes, but maybe you need more room or they weren't supplied originally. Not a hack, but buy longer laces...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2016-03-23T17:43:05.073" LastActivityDate="2016-03-23T17:43:05.073" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2331" CreationDate="2016-03-24T07:58:15.243" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For unblocking the drain&lt;/strong&gt;: 1 Cup baking soda 2 Cups vinegar 1 tea kettle of boiling water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For preventing this to happen again&lt;/strong&gt;: simply stock up on white spirit vinegar, castille soap, baking soda, and a few essential oils, and you will be able to make just about every cleaner you will ever need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-03-24T07:58:15.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2016-03-24T10:07:27.630" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always switch the waterline on the back to the hot waterline. if you don't have one by a flexible cord and go in the basement switch it around&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13117" LastActivityDate="2016-03-24T10:07:27.630" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2016-03-24T10:27:37.330" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A porcelain toilet feels cold because porcelain is good at transfering heat. You can buy plastic or wood &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_seat&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;toilet seats&lt;/a&gt;: this is a ring that is placed on top of the toilet, and attached to the toilet via a hinge.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Plastic and wood don't transfer heat as easily as porcelain, so they don't feel as cold. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-03-24T10:27:37.330" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11507" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11446" CreationDate="2016-03-25T11:07:37.993" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Needed: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a tube of some kind&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place the bottle lower than the liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put one end of the tube in the spilled liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Suck on the other end of the tube until the liquid comes out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;put the other end of the tube in the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As long as the level of fluid in the bottle is lower than the level of the spilled fluid, it will keep flowing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sidenote: Afterwards rinse your mouth with soap, petrol is disgusting and unhealthy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13127" LastActivityDate="2016-03-25T11:07:37.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11508" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="158" CreationDate="2016-03-25T17:34:31.100" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ride it back on without stopping. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bikenewengland.com/2015/07/22/ride-your-chain-back-on-without-touching-it/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://bikenewengland.com/2015/07/22/ride-your-chain-back-on-without-touching-it/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13133" LastActivityDate="2016-03-25T17:34:31.100" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11483" CreationDate="2016-03-25T19:21:09.030" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cola!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The joke about it cleaning a 2 pence coin has never been so true, leave them overnight or even longer in some cola, stirring occasionally and they'll come up lovely. Obviously rinse thoroughly to get rid of the cola after so they aren't sticky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2016-03-25T19:21:09.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11170" CreationDate="2016-03-26T03:35:06.747" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;go and grab some cotton swabs and start pulling keys off the keyboard&#xA;once you've done this grab a can of compressed air and spray it on the keyboard's inside bit, then grab the cotton swabs and wet them (Preferably with water) then clean the keys with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13143" LastActivityDate="2016-03-26T03:35:06.747" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11483" CreationDate="2016-03-26T06:29:41.510" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this problem some time ago and tested several suggestions. The best process is a two-step one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First remove the gunge by placing the coins in warm water in an ultrasonic cleaner like &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002A8IDQI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then soak the coins in a vinegar &amp;amp; salt solution. Overnight at least. Look every few hours &amp;amp; remove if possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This resulted in sparkling coins with no degradation of sharpness. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11655" LastEditorUserId="11655" LastEditDate="2016-03-26T08:43:28.490" LastActivityDate="2016-03-26T08:43:28.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11518" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11170" CreationDate="2016-03-26T07:26:42.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First thing’s first, unplug your keyboard. Dump out any excess liquid and mop up as best you can with paper towels. While it’s best to clean while the keyboard is still wet to minimize the stickiness, the process is much the same whether you spilled your soda 30 seconds ago or 30 days ago.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get rid of sticky keys, we’ll need to pop off the keys and clean the keyboard more thoroughly. If you have a standard keyboard, you’ll be able to find references to where all the keys should go if you don’t already have the layout memorized. For custom keyboard, it might be helpful to draw a quick map or take a picture with your digital camera so you know where everything belongs when you go to put things back together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For desktop keyboards, take a butter knife or a screwdriver and try to pry up one corner of the keys. You don’t need to use a lot of force; you should feel a pop and the key will come right off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clean the keys you can wash them in warm water and/or use some cotton swabs. To put the keys back on, just place them over their correct position and press them until you hear a snap. They shouldn't feel mushy or sticky anymore, and if they do it’s probably because they either didn't set properly in the base or it’s in the wrong place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-03-26T07:26:42.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11519" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2016-03-26T10:42:41.323" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Acetone in nail polish remover or WD-40&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13146" LastActivityDate="2016-03-26T10:42:41.323" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2016-03-26T11:04:42.463" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just use coconut oil and baking soda to clean spray paint from your skin. Simple and natural! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a cup and put 1/2 of coconut oil with a spoon and the other half is baking soda (a bit less than that if you see the mix very liquid) then mix it and use it as soap :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastEditorUserId="13021" LastEditDate="2016-03-26T21:43:43.113" LastActivityDate="2016-03-26T21:43:43.113" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11524" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9831" CreationDate="2016-03-26T22:10:32.900" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just came across this website after reading this thread &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.browninnovations.com/Products/SoundDome/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.browninnovations.com/Products/SoundDome/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also remember a friend talking about the US Navy working on a similar project for sonar stations aboard submarines.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13155" LastActivityDate="2016-03-26T22:10:32.900" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11190" CreationDate="2016-03-26T22:53:56.910" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;the type of adhesion differs from manufacturer to manufacturer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;some of them can be removed with heat(be carefull or it will change colors and shape)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;some get losen with cleaning-alcohol(or hairspray wich usually is alcohol)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;the best way would be to stick them to sellotape, or somthing, before stick it to the window&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13156" LastActivityDate="2016-03-26T22:53:56.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11529" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11289" CreationDate="2016-03-28T06:36:00.800" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I prefer, you better go for dry cleaning services. On passing through all these comments and clarifications, I get that it will be some sort of stain. So to remove that, you better approach dry cleaning centers near you. But the service may be costlier. So you first decide on whether that bag is of much importance to you, that you have to get it dry cleaned after paying much. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am also attaching a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Dry-Clean/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; title=&quot;Chech it out in wiki how&quot;&gt;link&lt;/a&gt; for you to do the dry cleaning at your home itself. May be, it may be tedious for you. Any way, if you approach such a center, cleaners will be&#xA;able to tell you whether that stain is removable or not. They may also tell, how much they can remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So you decide upon that. Since, most of them are using powerful chemical agents for cleaning depending upon the material, you do not have to worry about material in that case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-03-28T06:36:00.800" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11531" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11310" CreationDate="2016-03-28T15:30:16.920" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use some canned air to blow them onto the floor, end of the day sweep or vacuum the floor.  Use an sloping drafting table with a gutter and brush them into the gutter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2016-03-28T15:30:16.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11533" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6015" CreationDate="2016-03-29T01:07:27.787" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To those all whose looking for permanent solution I found out your answer  just wash the window with &quot;Easy-Off Oven Cleaner Heavy Duty Trigger Spray&quot; twice. and make sure it only touches your windshield just to be safe. And rinse it a lot. Mine looks like straight out of manufacturer now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13176" LastActivityDate="2016-03-29T01:07:27.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11310" CreationDate="2016-03-29T06:01:38.793" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An option can be using erasers that are easier to use, so you don't need to put to much pressure and they generate less shavings. I found &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jetpens.com/Hinodewashi-Matomaru-kun-Eraser-Paper-Rolled/pd/9769&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this example&lt;/a&gt; online. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I found &lt;a href=&quot;http://takemypaycheck.com/home-office/henry-the-desktop-hoover-vacuum/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;a solution&lt;/a&gt; similar to the one you suggested but this one looks easier to use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-03-29T06:01:38.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11535" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-29T06:50:52.393" Score="1" ViewCount="13965" Body="&lt;p&gt;how I can &quot;gently&quot; clean thumb and ring finger stains from semi white mouse, otherwise mouse remains white but this grey area where you rest thumb and ring finger is now pretty much brown...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried &quot;magic mushroom (not the one you eat), and fiber cloth with basic house general cleaner (just a small tip because don't want to get fluid inside mouse).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Its somekind rubber/plastic mixture I think (&lt;a href=&quot;https://steelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-raw-frost-blue&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://steelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-raw-frost-blue&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12130" LastEditorUserId="11164" LastEditDate="2016-04-05T16:39:41.110" LastActivityDate="2016-04-05T16:39:41.110" Title="How to remove fingerprint stains from a computer mouse?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11536" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11535" CreationDate="2016-03-29T14:16:25.717" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If its not the surface being worn away, but simply dirt, some of it should have shifted when you used the household cleaner. If it wasn't touched at all by that, its likely its staining because the top surface is no longer intact from wear over time. If, though, some of the marking did shift, then take a dry cloth, spray a few times with an ammonia based cleaner (Mr. Muscle kitchen spray in UK), make sure the fluid is absorbed into the cloth by folding together the areas you've sprayed and pressing lightly together, open it up again and then rub the dirty areas with that. If it comes off straight away, wipe over with a damp cloth and dry it thoroughly, but you may have to repeat the procedure more than once - ammonia based cleaners are more efficient if you're able to actually spray the dirty area, which, in your case, you can't. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-03-29T14:16:25.717" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11537" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11538" CreationDate="2016-03-29T14:24:58.477" Score="6" ViewCount="1798" Body="&lt;p&gt;I figured out this a while ago and wanted to share it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you open a box (of cereal), you risk tearing the flap or cutting your finger on the cardboard. Or, at least, I do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I open the box more neatly/easily?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastActivityDate="2016-03-29T14:24:58.477" Title="Neatly open cereal box" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11537" CreationDate="2016-03-29T14:24:58.477" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I'm opening a new box of cereal, I have a spoon in my hand/nearby already.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the spoon around so that the handle is sticking out. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the handle between the top flaps of the box (you may have to start in&#xA;the middle, where there is less glue). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slide the handle &quot;blade&quot; down&#xA;the length of the flap, dislodging the glue on both sides. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the box easily.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hopefully, this helps someone. :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastActivityDate="2016-03-29T14:24:58.477" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11539" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11535" CreationDate="2016-03-29T15:23:06.153" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, unplug the mouse or remove the batteries. Use a disinfectant wipe (not too damp) for the up- and downside of the mouse. Then use a dry microfiber cloth for any remaining stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13145" LastActivityDate="2016-03-29T15:23:06.153" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11540" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11535" CreationDate="2016-03-29T15:57:40.977" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Isopropyl alcohol (also called isopropanol or dimethyl carbino) which should be available in any chemists/drug store, is an excellent cleaner. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply invert the bottle on a (woman's) face cleaning pad and wipe the surface. It's also great for cleaning the underside of mice getting rid of the gunge which builds up there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11655" LastActivityDate="2016-03-29T15:57:40.977" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2016-03-29T18:26:22.240" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A hairdryer!! Just as someone else had posted; i used a hair dryer in one corner and heated it quite well. Then picked at t he corner and it came up fairly easy and peeled it down. some of the paper wanted to stick and not peel in the middle so I heated that up too. Presto, I had 8 small sheets of contac paper peeled off in less time than it took me to do the first--ugh!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13187" LastActivityDate="2016-03-29T18:26:22.240" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11542" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="158" CreationDate="2016-03-29T18:53:11.967" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that If I accidentally shift to far one way, I generally am forced to stop pedaling. At this point while coasting, I backpedal a bit to give the chain some slack, move the shifter in the opposite direction that it slipped on, and slowly pedal forward. The chain generally catches on a cog pretty easily doing this, and on the plus side, it's hands free and I don't have to stop to fix it. Obviously, if the chain is caught somewhere tight this won't work, but if it's just fallen off a gear, this gets me going most of the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2016-03-29T18:53:11.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2016-03-29T19:24:56.543" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;The credit card microSD card holder suggested by mattdm inspired me to make this. It's part of a foam insert from a cheap cell phone case. A lot of different products come with this common packaging filler material. I cut it down with scissors, cut little slots in the sides with an exacto knife, and stuck a write-on label on it.  Mine's 3 x 1.4 inches and hold 10 cards, 5 on each long side. The cards feel secure in it, and I plan to carry it in a snack size ziplock baggie with card adapters and cables and other micellanea. It would also fit in an altoids can if that's more your style. The colors on the microSD edges are nail polish. Not the prettiest solution, but it'll get the job done. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bHlAr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bHlArm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13191" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-04-06T10:07:48.407" LastActivityDate="2018-04-06T10:07:48.407" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11545" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2016-03-30T06:01:26.000" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SD-SDHC-MMC-CF-Micro-SD-Memory-Card-Storage-Carrying-Pouch-Case-Holder-Wallet-/320885178964?_trksid=p2054897.l4275&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this option&lt;/a&gt; which is very cheap and cute and you can use an indelible pen to write something small in the plastic to remember what the cards are. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option for the labelling could be &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pedidos.com.mx/articulos/JAN-ETQ-20/Etiquetas-adhesivas-color-blanco.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;getting some stickers&lt;/a&gt; and stick them in the plastic so it's easier to see the name.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-03-30T06:01:26.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11546" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11535" CreationDate="2016-03-30T06:15:23.817" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 1&lt;/strong&gt;: Unplug your mouse from your computer and remove any batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 2:&lt;/strong&gt; Use a lightly dampened microfiber cloth to wipe away grime or dirt. Be careful not to get moisture into any openings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 3:&lt;/strong&gt; Using a dry microfiber cloth, remove any remaining moisture from your mouse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 4 (optional):&lt;/strong&gt; If there are loose particles stuck underneath the scroll wheel, turn the mouse upside down and roll the scroll wheel to help dislodge anything that may be stuck inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;For more disinfecting:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 1:&lt;/strong&gt; Unplug your mouse from your computer and remove any batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 2:&lt;/strong&gt; Wipe your mouse with disinfectant wipes. Make sure that the wipes aren't overly damp and that you squeeze out any excess liquid before wiping the mouse. Take care to avoid getting moisture into any openings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 3:&lt;/strong&gt; Then immediately wipe your mouse down with a lightly dampened microfiber cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step 4:&lt;/strong&gt; Using a dry microfiber cloth, remove any remaining moisture from your mouse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-03-30T06:15:23.817" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1694" CreationDate="2016-03-30T10:00:43.447" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a microwave beanie or fingerless gloves, my office is a barn conversion with no central heating on the UK coast so I know all about being cold! xD &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13201" LastActivityDate="2016-03-30T10:00:43.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4344" CreationDate="2016-03-30T14:55:51.027" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Removing permanent marker from &lt;strong&gt;skin&lt;/strong&gt;: HAND SANITIZER.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of us do not walk around with rubbing alcohol or soap and water on our person.  However, many of us do carry little individual-sized bottles of hand sanitizer (gel). Squeeze some on the effected area and gently but vigorously rub with fingers then wipe with tissue, paper towel ... or whatever is handy. Stubborn marker may need to repeat the process or scrub with fingernails, then wipe with tissue, paper towel, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13193" LastActivityDate="2016-03-30T14:55:51.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11460" CreationDate="2016-03-30T15:02:25.887" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If plain water and a lint-free tissue or paper towel does not work, soap and water will break up grease and remove particles.  However, if soap and water are not readily available, try rubbing alcohol (alcohol wipes, say, that might be in a first-aid kit in your car).  I keep some in a spray bottle and use it on all of my glass surfaces.  It breaks up dirt/grime/grease, does not damage glass surface, and dries super-quick with no streaks.  White vinegar also works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13193" LastActivityDate="2016-03-30T15:02:25.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11338" CreationDate="2016-03-30T15:17:55.340" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;OPTION #!: Try completely saturating your hair &amp;mdash; while wet &amp;mdash; with a deep conditioner, then cover (if you can) with a plastic cap (the kind used in hair salons; can be inexpensively purchased from amazon) and sit under hair dryer hood for about 20 minutes.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This deep conditioner will do what it does: softens and relaxes hair from its more tightly wound natural state, and makes it easier to begin to work through with a comb.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do not have a hairdryer with a hood, try putting a damp bath towel in the clothes dryer for 5 minutes, or so &amp;mdash; long enough to warm but not completely dry the towel.  Wrap warmed towel around the plastic cap on your damp/conditioned hair, until the towel cools.  Can repeat by returning damp towel to dryer &amp;mdash; again, just be sure towel is still a little damp and &lt;em&gt;warmed&lt;/em&gt;, not completely &lt;em&gt;dried&lt;/em&gt; as this will cool off more quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After deep conditioning with heat, begin detangling &amp;mdash; preferably with a wide-toothed comb &lt;strong&gt;while conditioner is still in your hair&lt;/strong&gt;.  Once detangled, gently shampoo as you normally would, then use a basic conditioner to comb out what few tangles may have returned from shampooing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To avoid the frizzies and re-tangling while drying, try &amp;mdash; as suggested by another post &amp;mdash; &lt;strong&gt;patting&lt;/strong&gt; dry with towel, or wrap your hair in a cotton t-shirt.  This will absorb the water as would happen with a towel, but the smoother surface/texture of the t-shirt does not contribute to the friction on your hair caused by nubby towels that encourage frizz/tangles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;OPTION #2 - Get a good leave-in conditioner.  Infusium 23 Pro Original Formula Leave In Treatment for Damaged Hair has been a staple hair care item in my curly-thick-nappy-headed household for YEARS! Can easily purchase from beauty supply stores or amazon.com.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can apply directly to dry hair. I out it in a spray bottle, and go to town! This stuff will let you get a comb through ANYTHING!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13193" LastEditorUserId="13193" LastEditDate="2018-03-07T15:12:00.850" LastActivityDate="2018-03-07T15:12:00.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11552" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11209" CreationDate="2016-03-30T18:34:00.373" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In this case that bread is not whole grain, in general whole grain bread is darker. Also whole grain bread is not as soft as white bread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10569" LastActivityDate="2016-03-30T18:34:00.373" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11553" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9365" CreationDate="2016-03-31T03:09:08.577" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to stop rubber soles from squeaking due to the &quot;gription&quot; on a floor is to rub a bar of soap on the sole. The cheaper the bar, the better it works. Just a pass or two in the sole and you're done. One might think that it would make the shoe slippery but it does not. It actually improves traction. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13213" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T03:09:08.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10907" CreationDate="2016-03-31T04:31:45.003" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is the perfectly matching solution for you. You can use a Portable boiling cup. Please see below picture&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Car-12V-Stainless-Steel-Kettle-Boil-Cup-Warm-Hot-Water-100-Heater-Mug-/271494258417?hash=item3f36519ef1:g:MfQAAMXQCZ1Tdwkx&amp;amp;vxp=mtr&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Car-12V-Stainless-Steel-Kettle-Boil-Cup-Warm-Hot-Water-100-Heater-Mug-/271494258417?hash=item3f36519ef1:g:MfQAAMXQCZ1Tdwkx&amp;amp;vxp=mtr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NA1jH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NA1jH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can use this portable heater &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.com/itm/12v-Car-Van-Cup-Mug-Hot-Water-Heater-Element-Kettle-Tea-Coffe-Soup-Drinks-/161947696001?hash=item25b4d5bb81:g:-94AAOxyyUtSait9&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.ebay.com/itm/12v-Car-Van-Cup-Mug-Hot-Water-Heater-Element-Kettle-Tea-Coffe-Soup-Drinks-/161947696001?hash=item25b4d5bb81:g:-94AAOxyyUtSait9&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CckhP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CckhP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both the items you can plug into the 12V power outlet of your vehicle and most of the vehicles have at least single 12V socket. I use this mug regularly. Regarding the mug, since you use this to feed the baby, make sure you clean the item well after use (If you put milk straightly into the mug)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are not traveling by a personal vehicle, you may be able to use a power bank (may be two) to supply power for this (You can use a high capacity mobile phone power bank for this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orange-20000mAh-Dual-USB-Portable-Solar-Battery-Charger-Power-Bank-For-Phone-/371587780496?hash=item56845b8f90:g:l5AAAOSwZ8ZW-6Er&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orange-20000mAh-Dual-USB-Portable-Solar-Battery-Charger-Power-Bank-For-Phone-/371587780496?hash=item56845b8f90:g:l5AAAOSwZ8ZW-6Er&lt;/a&gt; ). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MZ8B7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MZ8B7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In that case you should find/build a adapter to get power from power bank to the mug/heater.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please comment on this, if you need any advice on this. Thanks! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1452" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T04:31:45.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11498" CreationDate="2016-03-31T05:06:42.377" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Washing in Hot water and/or drying on High Heat setting usually works. Although, I am sure this depends on the type of fabric you are attempting to shrink. I know it works on cotton shirts and denim jeans. Careful because it may ruin some fabrics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13217" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T05:06:42.377" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11556" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6173" CreationDate="2016-03-31T09:48:37.617" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is probably the most important part of this website. If you ever want to view a solar eclipse—whether it’s total, annular, or partial—the first thing you must know is this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Never view the sun with the naked eye or by looking through optical devices such as binoculars or telescopes!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is critical! Why? You may have taken a magnifying glass out into the sun and burned leaves with it. If so, you’ll remember that when sunlight is focused onto a small spot with a lens, it gets hot enough to start a fire. So understand this: you have a lens just like that in your eye. If you look at the sun, your eye’s lens will concentrate the sun's light and focus it onto a very small spot on the back of your eye, on the retina. This literally burns your eye, causing permanent eye damage or blindness. In additional, there are no pain sensors inside your eye—so you won't even know it's happening!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13220" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-03-31T17:45:54.983" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T17:45:54.983" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6173" CreationDate="2016-03-31T12:12:50.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The silvered mylar wrapper on some kinds of candy or laser/copier toner, computer parts, etc. has such a thin aluminum coating on it that it's slightly translucent.  Hold a piece that looks like a mirror up to the office lights; if you can easily see a fluorescent fixture through it, it's probably too thin, but if it completely (or almost completely) blocks the light from an office fluorescent, it's dense enough for safe viewing of the sun.  As a bonus, your view will be much clearer than with a pinhole projection; I've used this method to view sunspots, which requires higher resolution than an eclipse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't&lt;/strong&gt; use this method with any kind of magnification; the extra light gathering of binoculars or a telescope might still let enough light in to damage your sight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T12:12:50.660" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11558" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11326" CreationDate="2016-03-31T12:25:06.993" Score="0" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Easy tips to avoid ink drying out&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Most of you must be facing the problem of ink drying out. For this store an ink cartridge in an airtight or zip-lock plastic bag. Keep it in a cool and dry place. Do not let it expose it to the sunlight and heat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep the cartridges in the head down position. It will keep it moist and will help prevent cross-contamination of colors.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do not let the cartridges touch any electronic parts. It will damage and disrupt printer and cartridge connection. Do not use plastic container for color ink cartridges when you will bring them to the refilling stations. To prevent cross contamination of colors, use the original box or cover the print head with a paper towel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carefully remove and insert the ink cartridge in the printer and from the printer. Circuit board might get damaged if you force the cartridge in and out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;last but not the least, even after doing all this, if you are left with changing the cartridges search for the best &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.veteranink.calibertechnologies.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;compatible toner cartridges suppliers&lt;/a&gt;. If you don’t get the equal or better quality of the cartridge it is likely to damage the printer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13222" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T16:06:24.553" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11326" CreationDate="2016-03-31T12:34:13.493" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cover the nozzle of the cartridge with a piece of painter's tape.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What kind of printer? I recall hqving HPs that had the jets integrated with the cartridge. But Epsons have a permanent print head with the cartridges just being tanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the latter case, you hqve mechanisms in the printer itself that suffer from disuse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A cheap laser printer is probably best for &quot;occasional&quot; use.  A style like the HP, with carts removed and hermetically sealed, would be OK for a cheap color printer. The kind with internal plumbing needs to be used or undergo a laborious cleaning process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T12:34:13.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11560" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11460" CreationDate="2016-03-31T12:57:14.327" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Over long experience, I have noticed that the product that &quot;works&quot; varies with each pqir of glasses I get! What is great before is no longer good on a new pair.  I always suspected that it depends onnthe coatings and exact material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What does work, but isn't as handy as spray cleaning products, is a bit of liquid-pump hand soap. Spread it out with fingers and continue to rub it in, then rince &amp;mdash; &lt;em&gt;lots&lt;/em&gt; of rinsing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That can be a fallback for when the usual is not working.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have found the single-use wipes vary in usefulness from great to pointless. Each brand/store is different, and I've been disappointed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Traditionally, a &quot;bar cloth&quot; is good for drying them. These days, a microfiber cloth is your friend. It's a total game changer! You can get a very find silk-like microfiber sold for the purpose, and it can wipe off both oily stuff and wipe after rinsing.  A more common napped microfiber cloth is also useful for wiping off oil without having to do a full cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I use now for my reading glasses is an ultrasonic cleaner. I keep it filled with filtered water that has a tiny amount of floor&amp;amp;tile cleaner added, and that lasts about a month.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T12:57:14.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2016-03-31T13:10:01.690" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To literally &lt;em&gt;label&lt;/em&gt; them so you can tell them apart, you need only to make them distinguishable. Think resistor color codes: use a couple different &quot;light&quot; (writes on black background) Sharpies to give each one a distinct color code.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also completely color over one side with the white/silver Sharpie, and then be able to write a single digit or letter on it using an ultrafine Sharpie.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;strong&gt;in addition&lt;/strong&gt; to keeping them stored nicely, with compartments matching the code and full labels for what each one is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastEditorUserId="2255" LastEditDate="2016-08-08T20:55:25.050" LastActivityDate="2016-08-08T20:55:25.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11562" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-03-31T14:30:22.240" Score="-2" ViewCount="906" Body="&lt;p&gt;Charging your laptop in the car is a great need when you live stray and knowing that really cool looking and cheap adapters are sold somewhere in the world is exciting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But you wouldn't want to burn the motherboard of your $2000 laptop while doing so, would you? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So, what is the risk while charging your laptop with one of these?&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;More precisely, how big are the voltage variations/swings in a car and can these chargers successfully reduce them?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If there is one, is there a hack to overcome this risk?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vQsZd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vQsZd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;car charger&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4e7rr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4e7rr.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;another car charger&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13225" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T15:45:28.613" Title="How do you safely charge your laptop in your car?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-03-31T17:44:57.823" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11563" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11562" CreationDate="2016-03-31T15:45:28.613" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Common (nominally &quot;12 Volt&quot;) automotive electrical systems vary in actual voltage from about 10 V (during starting draw in cold weather) to around 14 V (maximum charging voltage).  Any car charge is already up-converting the voltage to the 14 V to 19+ V needed to charge a laptop, so &lt;em&gt;should&lt;/em&gt; have some level of internal regulation.  This regulation generally need not be especially precise, because the charging circuits in the computer also have regulators, including the &quot;smart&quot; circuitry needed to manage lithium-ion batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore, it's very unlikely that a car charger can damaged your computer's motherboard; the only likely failure modes are &quot;dead&quot; (no voltage out) and &quot;straight through&quot; (battery voltage appears on the connector rather than correctly converted voltage) -- and the latter will be a lower voltage than designed, so will do no damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, if you drive an electric or some hybrid cars (Leaf, Prius or others that don't have a separate 12 V battery for accessories) it's very slightly possible that a fault &lt;em&gt;in the car's systems&lt;/em&gt; could connect much higher voltage to the outlets in the car -- so, in a Prius, you could get full motive battery voltage (96 V, as I recall) at the nominal 12 V outlet.  This is very unlikely (such a failure would also destroy all 12 V accessories in the car, so it protected against), and further would instantly destroy the charger's circuits, so it's doubly unlikely it would harm the laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T15:45:28.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11338" CreationDate="2016-03-31T15:58:34.743" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This sounds crazy, but the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thewetbrush.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wet Brush&lt;/a&gt; changed my life. No extra products or processes required, and it can be used on wet or dry hair. FYI, I have no association with the company.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13227" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T15:58:34.743" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11565" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10272" CreationDate="2016-03-31T16:41:45.137" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy lighter frames.  You have a nice Persol frame.  I have John Varvatos. I love the look, but they are somewhat heavy and, much to my frustration, frequently slide down my nose, too.  I have a friend who just got a pair of glasses with featherweight Oakley frames.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JY0An.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JY0An.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  I tried them on and those babies aren't going anywhere. I will be getting a similar pair when it's time for my insurance to spring for a portion of the frame cost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13228" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T16:41:45.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11566" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11567" CreationDate="2016-03-31T19:38:40.597" Score="-2" ViewCount="246" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a nail biter, and have been for around 15 years now, and I like caffeine, which makes the problem worse since I do it as a &quot;fidget&quot;, instead of as a direct result of stress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been coding for a few hours today, and have already worn down my nails from when I need to stop and think about what I'm writing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried chewing gum, which helped a lot, but most gum contains artificial sweeteners which upset my gut. My teeth also aren't perfect, so I'd like to avoid chewing sugared-gum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried seeds, which also worked since they kind of act like gum, but if I'm home coding all day, downing a bag of seeds constantly is also pretty hard on my gut, and gets somewhat expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, the simple answer would be &quot;just focus on not chewing your nails&quot;, but like I said, I've been doing this for quite awhile now, so it's automatic. I'd rather spend my mental resources on the problem I'm trying to solve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I help prevent myself from chewing my nails while thinking?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Sorry, I don't use lifehacks that often. I really don't know how to tag this).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2797" LastEditorUserId="2797" LastEditDate="2016-03-31T21:23:47.240" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T21:31:00.343" Title="How can I stop biting my nails while I think?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" ClosedDate="2016-04-01T01:25:29.270" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11567" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11566" CreationDate="2016-03-31T20:14:49.817" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think a good solution would be stop chewing stuff rather than picking an alternative object to chew while you are thinking. Try to keep your hands occupied and busy such as by playing with &quot;thinking putty&quot; (if you google that, you'll see what I'm talking about). Something similar you can play with are those stress balls you can squeeze. I think start with keeping your hands busy would prevent you from chewing your nails, and if you can keep that for a long period of time, maybe that will solve your problem and get you back into good habits. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-03-31T20:14:49.817" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11569" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11483" CreationDate="2016-04-01T00:37:22.397" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Expensive, but you could use a firearms brass tumbler.  It is a vibrating machine filled with a media like rouge on corn cob bits.  Pour your stuff in, turn on, walk away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4606" LastActivityDate="2016-04-01T00:37:22.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11570" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6283" CreationDate="2016-04-01T01:43:18.293" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could make a surface carried with hooks (above the surface of the liquid) and then carry it by means of a rope to your hand. This should keep the surface of the liquid and the carrying surface parallel at all times, any (non-violent) swings you induce will generate a centrifugal (intertial) force (not really a force but...) keeping the liquid in the container. Here is a commercial example but you could make it for yourself.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TBaFm.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TBaFm.png&quot; alt=&quot;source thinkgeek.com&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13128" LastActivityDate="2016-04-01T01:43:18.293" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11462" CreationDate="2016-04-01T17:49:11.483" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have recently adopted &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/corsetlacing.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;corset lacing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, which is a continuous lacing method, for my two year old daughter's shoes to stop unlacing when putting shoes on a struggling toddler. I use a standard &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/reefknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;reef knot&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; instead of the method described. There are two benefits to using a simple reef knot, (1) the result looks very much like a standard bow, (2) it can't get caught or pulled and untie, which is critical in my situation. The drawback (bonus for me) is it's not a slipping knot and requires slightly more doing to untie.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Original:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As has been suggested, your laces are essentially too short. There are a couple fundamental options, (1) longer laces, (2) a lacing technique that results in longer ends. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my opinion, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Ian's Shoelace Site&lt;/a&gt; is &lt;em&gt;the&lt;/em&gt; go to site for tips and tricks to help with shoelaces. Ian literally has &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/tipsforeveryone.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Tips for Everyone&lt;/a&gt;.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Speaking directly to your issue Ian provides says this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;While the obvious solution for excessively short shoelaces is to&#xA;  replace them with ones of the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/shoelacelengths.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;correct length&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, here's some great&#xA;  emergency measures, especially if one lace end has broken at short&#xA;  notice and there's no ready replacement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In his &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingcomparison.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;comparison of lacing techniques&lt;/a&gt; there are currently nine methods he suggests to &lt;em&gt;&quot;Lengthen&quot; lace ends significantly&lt;/em&gt;, assuming replacing your laces isn't a option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replacing your laces with longer ones is &lt;em&gt;probably&lt;/em&gt; a better solution and provides &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/shoelacelengths.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;information about shoelace lengths&lt;/a&gt; saying this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The rhetorical question: &quot;How long is a piece of string?&quot; is a serious&#xA;  question when it comes to shoelaces. Too long and the ends can drag or&#xA;  get stepped on. Too short and it can be difficult to tie a knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your concern about longer laces being &lt;em&gt;too long&lt;/em&gt; is absolutely legitimate and you'll find methods for shortening your laces by changing your lacing technique in Ian's veritable treasure trove of tips and techniques about shoelaces. Ian also provides links to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/links.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;other shoelace sites&lt;/a&gt; in case you don't find what you need at his site. His YouTube channel, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/user/ProfessorShoelace/videos&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Professor Shoelace&lt;/a&gt;, is also a great related source. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It turns out that lacing your shoes can be complicated and personal and I think trying to provide a single definitive answer would be folly; I hope you'll be able to find a solution that really works for &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10983" LastEditorUserId="10983" LastEditDate="2016-07-03T06:34:08.193" LastActivityDate="2016-07-03T06:34:08.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11574" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11577" CreationDate="2016-04-01T22:16:30.870" Score="12" ViewCount="32751" Body="&lt;p&gt;To watch a 3D movie, I need to wear special glasses to create the illusion of depth and create the feel of a 3D scene in the brain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the best way for people wearing glasses to watch comfortably a 3D movie.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1856" LastEditorUserId="1856" LastEditDate="2016-12-05T09:50:33.640" LastActivityDate="2019-03-04T13:25:08.203" Title="How can I watch a 3D movie if I already wear glasses" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;&lt;eyesight&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11575" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11574" CreationDate="2016-04-01T22:56:14.463" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many options that you can do, but none of them are preferable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can just wear the 3D glasses over your regular glasses, but may be uncomfortable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear contacts. This may not be a option for many, but it will be a lot more comfortable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear the 3D glasses by themselves. This is a good option but you might not be able to see.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid 3D movies. If you can't do any of the other things, a regular movie is also a good choice.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="82" LastActivityDate="2016-04-01T22:56:14.463" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11576" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11574" CreationDate="2016-04-01T23:14:28.720" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming your movie theater doesn't change the type of 3d between movies, you can get a pair of the glasses from the theater (or a friend).  Take the arms off the frames. Drill a hole small enough to be inside the edges of the frame but large enough for some wire or string or fishing line to temporarily tie to your (vision correcting) glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The final product should like sort of like clip on sunglasses over your own.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0Co0D.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0Co0D.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Glasses with clip-ons&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-04-01T23:14:28.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11577" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11574" CreationDate="2016-04-02T05:43:32.427" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a couple ways to go about a clip-on solution that might be appealing to people not comfortable wearing contacts or glasses over glasses. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DIY Version&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a detailed post about creating &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Clips-For-Prescription-Glasses/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;3D Clips For Prescription Glasses&lt;/a&gt; that addresses this precise issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The simplified version is&lt;/strong&gt;: use a set of clip-on sunglasses, harvest the lenses from a set of theater glasses, pop the lenses out of the clip-on, use them as a template to cut replacements from the 3D glasses, and pop in your new 3D lenses. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note&lt;/strong&gt;: I'm comfortable wearing 3D glasses over my glasses so I have not used this DIY technique.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Commercial options&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Companies have figured out that people who wear glasses sometimes want to watch 3D movies and have started producing clip-on solutions. The notable boon to a commercial option is not having to deal with cutting, trimming, fitting, and aligning polarized lenses into a frame they weren't designed for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A couple examples include:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B003ZU0WCI&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Circular Polarized Clip on 3D Glasses for RealD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00CZB4ATO&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Passive Linear Polarized Clip On 3D Glasses&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A quick &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=clip%20on%203d%20glasses%20&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;search on Amazon&lt;/a&gt; yields a lot of options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Caveats&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Different 3D technologies use different methods of polarization and&#xA;it's important to have versions for each&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This &lt;em&gt;only&lt;/em&gt; works for passive 3D technologies. Active 3D is a whole different ball of wax.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10983" LastEditorUserId="10983" LastEditDate="2016-04-02T18:15:17.807" LastActivityDate="2016-04-02T18:15:17.807" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11578" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2294" CreationDate="2016-04-02T17:56:24.610" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lime and baking soda. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It makes your fridge smell great. Just be careful because lime is acid and you should know what happens when you mix acid with baking soda.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(HINT: Baking soda and vinegar)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13250" LastEditorUserId="21107" LastEditDate="2017-07-30T17:03:49.373" LastActivityDate="2017-07-30T17:03:49.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11579" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11581" CreationDate="2016-04-02T20:51:56.393" Score="3" ViewCount="1463" Body="&lt;p&gt;I spilled yogurt on my new car's car seat and I have no idea what is the best or the worst way to clean it. I have a few ideas in my mind from Google search and some YouTube videos that I saw but not too sure which one of these is the best practice:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can I simply use furniture wipes to clean it without damaging the seat material?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can I use a wet cloth to clean it?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Should I use any special leather friendly material to clean?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13252" LastActivityDate="2016-04-03T08:26:12.140" Title="I spilled yogurt on my car leather seats. What is the best way to remove it?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11581" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11579" CreationDate="2016-04-03T08:26:12.140" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Saddle soap and warm water is a good way to clean leather. Dampen a cloth and wash/clean in a circular motion. Use a dry cloth to wipe up the soap and water and then another damp cloth to wash off the remains of the soap. A dry cloth to wipe up any remaining water and allow to dry naturally without direct sunlight on it. Once dry give the seat a rub over with a leather conditioner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11459" LastActivityDate="2016-04-03T08:26:12.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11582" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2016-04-03T15:07:29.967" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drug stores sell small fold-up key-fob sized scissors, two to a pack, hanging on the side of the end-cap where the sewing needles are sold, usually the back half of the store.  Also in the school supplies aisle there are little blunt scissors for kids.  You can keep your fold-up scissors on your key ring along with your p38 or Coleman lookalike (spoon/can-opener) and any keys to far-off places that you may end up visiting once more before you die.  Tie the keyring on the end of a lanyard braided of brown or gray shoestrings.  Thread the end through the small finger-hole on the kids school scissor, drop the whole mess in the front pocket on your backpack, and bring the lanyard out to secure the loop with a locking clip provided by the pack.  Now you have no need for a knife, and you can cut hair and nails, and other things.  When cutting nails with a scissor, use the right hand to cut the left nails as you would expect.  Then hold the scissors in the left hand backwards, pointed toward you, and trim the right nails in little chips.  You have to do it this way because of the order in which the blades are stacked. Pick up small dead sticks for your cooking, larger ones for your heat.  I've never used a knife out of doors in seven years.  Three of those were the last three years of eleven on the street, and the last four years relying on foot transportation and camping to get me where i need to go when i have to leave the roof I'm under.  Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13259" LastActivityDate="2016-04-03T15:07:29.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11583" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-03T15:52:42.547" Score="7" ViewCount="13136" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wonder what some good strategy are to avoid a medical patch on my skin to get wet when I shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The patch is located on the elbow, lateral side, as the following picture illustrates:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rpalc.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rpalc.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12" LastEditorUserId="12" LastEditDate="2016-04-03T16:15:02.477" LastActivityDate="2021-01-16T02:59:25.503" Title="Showering while avoiding patch to get wet" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;medicine&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11585" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11583" CreationDate="2016-04-03T19:07:03.200" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can purchase waterproof bandages to cover the affected area.  I have found that they usually work well, except in areas of the body that bend a lot (pointed ends of the knees and elbows).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have paraffin wax, you could use it to cover the patch. You may have to put something between the wax and the patch to prevent the patch from being removed when you remove the wax. I have used post it notes when I got desperate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Three major advantages to using paraffin:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It will fill in irregularly shaped areas without too many issues.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It can be re-used a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It feels really good (most of the time) to have a little heat on the injured area.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Downsides to using paraffin:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is very brittle. If you have to move the area covered, it will most likely break.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is easily overheated and can burn you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the area affected is subject to swelling, you might want to check with your doctor before using paraffin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-04-04T22:11:52.617" LastActivityDate="2016-04-04T22:11:52.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11586" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11583" CreationDate="2016-04-03T22:28:31.693" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Plastic food wrap works well for a &lt;em&gt;temporary&lt;/em&gt; covering. Cover the area and include a margin of about 10 cm (4 inches) on the ends, to prevent seepage from reaching the patch. Tape the overlap a bit to prevent loosening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Though I've found this sufficient to keep a bandage dry during a brief shower, it's not suitable for long immersion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Paraffin wax would seem a poor choice, as it is not adherent to skin and it is brittle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-04-03T22:28:31.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11587" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11597" CreationDate="2016-04-04T02:28:57.187" Score="3" ViewCount="10191" Body="&lt;p&gt;I really love my old ball pens. They are broken in. They flow so smoothly and glide over the paper. But when I get a new ball pen, in the beginning it is scratchy until it is used enough to make it flow really easily. It is so irritating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It there anyway to make a new ball pen perform just like an old ball pen?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13261" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T10:57:47.047" Title="How do I get a new ball pen to flow?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11589" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6355" CreationDate="2016-04-04T04:58:23.983" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put pretty hands and feet cream on you feet and rub away dry skin. Moisturizer afterward. Then wear cotton socks to bed.in the morning your feet will be much smoother. ..may need to be repeated for very bad cases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13262" LastActivityDate="2016-04-04T04:58:23.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11590" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6355" CreationDate="2016-04-04T05:42:54.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This sounds crazy but it's very effective: mix 1/4 c Listerine (any kind, but I use the blue one), 1/4 c vinegar and 1/2 c of warm water. Soak feet for 10 minutes and when you take them out the dead skin will practically wipe off :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-04-04T05:42:54.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11591" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11587" CreationDate="2016-04-04T10:20:16.627" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually run my new, scratchy ball point pens on some newspaper until they 'click' into their smoothness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally though, I find heating up the ink mildly tends to help greatly, hence I usually leave it in the sun for a while (or better, an incandescent bulb for a few seconds).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11345" LastActivityDate="2016-04-04T10:20:16.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11593" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11583" CreationDate="2016-04-04T12:56:03.397" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't downvote, hear me out...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a latext condom. Cut the tip/end off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Roll/slip the condom over the patch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vMApI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vMApI.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastActivityDate="2016-04-04T12:56:03.397" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11595" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6793" CreationDate="2016-04-04T13:47:43.123" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/20-ways-to-easily-clean-pots-and-pans/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;internet&lt;/a&gt;:&#xA;Salt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It changes a bit based on the exact type of stain and product you're using, but in general: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a lot of salt in pan/pot&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put some water (or lemon juice/white vinegar) in the pan to make a salt-paste&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;soak/scrub/boil (again, depending on type of stain and severity)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;scrub and done&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternate &quot;source&quot;: Google &quot;clean burnt pan with salt&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastActivityDate="2016-04-04T13:47:43.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11587" CreationDate="2016-04-04T16:26:19.690" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The one thing that helps me a lot with this issue is to use the pen against the sole of my shoe, I really don't know why or how it works. I was given this tip as a kid by an older friend and I've done it ever since. Draw a couple of lines on your sole and they're gonna start coming out smoother and smoother with each &quot;stroke&quot; you do. I've done it on running shoes, dress shoes, and boots. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2016-04-04T16:26:19.690" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11599" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-04T15:50:44.733" Score="7" ViewCount="481" Body="&lt;p&gt;Common packages of potatoes in Sweden are sown shut with the knot shown in the picture below. As a child my father once showed me how to untie it by grabbing one or two ends of it and it would untie itself by just pulling. Now every time I have tried this during the last years, it just ties itself harder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to untie this knot in the magic fashion of just pulling it the right way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0btuV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0btuV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Potatoe package knot&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13273" OwnerDisplayName="trmdttr" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2018-05-07T16:02:22.457" LastActivityDate="2018-05-07T16:02:22.457" Title="How can I untie this knot?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11600" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11601" CreationDate="2016-04-04T19:55:23.573" Score="9" ViewCount="32342" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm in an office environment. Like many office workers, I have a chair! When I'm sitting in said chair, my body heat seems to get absorbed by the glorious, cushiony, cloth-covered padding I'm sitting on.  This makes me sweat, and it isn't comfortable!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, what methods are there to cool the chair down while I'm sitting on it to prevent it from becoming too warm?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5315" LastEditorUserId="1553" LastEditDate="2016-04-08T22:14:06.557" LastActivityDate="2020-01-27T16:41:08.570" Title="How can I keep an office chair cool enough to avoid causing perspiration?" Tags="&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11601" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11600" CreationDate="2016-04-04T20:38:49.320" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can see if you can get a seat mat made from bamboo, like this one &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GGuiL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GGuiLm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;bamboo cover mat&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They work well for keeping your body cool. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T08:38:24.770" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T08:38:24.770" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11602" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11587" CreationDate="2016-04-05T08:04:11.633" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know, it sounds gross, but many times I've just licked the tip of the pen, and usually that helps the ink to start flowing smoothly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12465" LastActivityDate="2016-04-05T08:04:11.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11603" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2016-04-05T12:44:53.860" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Though it's similar to Gwenn's answer, I feel like it's worth mentioning Self-Adhesive Wrapping. There's no glue or pins. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You just put down gauze (or whatever)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap it. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut or tear like duct tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Then peel it off when finished.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6Hw28.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6Hw28.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastActivityDate="2016-04-05T12:44:53.860" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2202" CreationDate="2016-04-05T22:11:58.500" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just get some chip clips and fold the fitted sheet in half, holding it with the clips.washes and dries just fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13291" LastActivityDate="2016-04-05T22:11:58.500" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11606" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-05T23:40:33.103" Score="8" ViewCount="2208" Body="&lt;p&gt;This has become a real issue for me these days. I have been rear-ended twice already so I started paying attention more to what the person driving behind me is doing. When I see 'texters', I usually try to change lane but there are times when I simply can't. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How should I signal the person behind me to stop texting while driving?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13292" LastActivityDate="2019-10-02T19:15:49.223" Title="How to signal a person driving behind you to stop texting?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11607" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-06T00:00:09.550" Score="2" ViewCount="974" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a couple replacement blades for an Osterizer blender, to find something that's better for smoothies.  My wife stuck them in the knife drawer, as I discovered when I went to find a pizza cutter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PBfy5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PBfy5.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that the &quot;knife drawer&quot; holds all sorts of cutting and bladed utensils, and I currently have other dedicated places for &quot;good&quot; knives; but when I did have good knives stored there I put then in cardboard sheathes.  The pizza cutter and some other tools come with their own sheathes.  Other things don't need it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But these things are wicked, and I don't want to rummage around in the drawer with those ready to catch a finger! And, other tools may ding the sharp edges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are not flat, so a scrap of folded cardboard and binder clip won't do.  What's a good way to protect these in a drawer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastEditorUserId="2255" LastEditDate="2016-07-20T18:54:11.710" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T18:54:11.710" Title="Safe storage of blender blades" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11607" CreationDate="2016-04-06T00:11:39.170" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing you could try is using some thick tape that isn't easily cuttable, such as electric tape. Wrap it backwards (sticky side out) around the blade, but not too tightly. Once you have it fully wrapped, you can then wrap it the other way to cover the sticky part. Once wrapped both ways, it should still be flexible, and should fit around the blade nicely. And it's probably about as sanitary as cardboard, but you should probably at least rinse it with hot water before using.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T00:11:39.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11607" CreationDate="2016-04-06T04:35:14.960" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have the plastic top from a spray can of paint, you could insert the sharp end of the blades into it. Use some tape or cling wrap to keep the top on the blades.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also use a paper cup, but it may not last long in a drawer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T04:35:14.960" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11610" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11600" CreationDate="2016-04-06T05:02:30.880" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get up and move. Even if just standing at your desk, you'll get some airflow to cool you and the chair off. Go get some water or something else that can be done quickly. I've never tried the bamboo cover, though they look uncomfortable to me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T05:02:30.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11606" CreationDate="2016-04-06T10:40:48.043" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Beep you horn, to get their attention. Your horn is there to make people aware of your presence and if someone is at risk of running into the back of you because they aren't paying enough attention, it's a perfectly legitimate use of the horn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T10:40:48.043" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11613" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2016-04-06T10:41:52.457" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just use a little bit of hand sanitizer and keep applying it over the length of the cable over and over again. It has left my earphone cables looking almost new. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13302" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T10:41:52.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11606" CreationDate="2016-04-06T11:14:03.207" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's safe to do so, pull over and let them pass.  Do &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; step on the brake; you'll just collect them on the rear bumper (and suing them afterward usually doesn't make things better).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T11:14:03.207" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11615" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11606" CreationDate="2016-04-06T11:15:25.363" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might consider installing a rear-facing &quot;dash-cam&quot; to document the condition of following drivers; that way, next time you get rear-ended (inevitable, if you drive in traffic with texters), you'll have the documentation you need to sue them for enough to make the papers -- which &lt;strong&gt;might&lt;/strong&gt; make a difference to everyone affected by this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're concerned about privacy (you shouldn't be, when you're trying to protect yourself against the negligence of others), you could install an &lt;strong&gt;obvious&lt;/strong&gt; dummy camera -- perhaps buy an old VHS-C camcorder at a thrift store, or similar.  One that doesn't actually work, but makes it &lt;em&gt;appear&lt;/em&gt; that you're recording people (tailgating, texting behind you, etc.).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-04-06T14:54:39.863" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T14:54:39.863" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11599" CreationDate="2016-04-06T15:18:16.447" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps instead of even just untying the knot in the first place, you could instead use a knife to cut off the knot from the bag itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T15:18:16.447" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11618" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11599" CreationDate="2016-04-06T16:47:33.487" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;On the other end of the closure from that in your photo, you can pluck the thread of the last stitch on one side (the &quot;flat&quot; looking side, as I recall) between two points of penetration through the bag and tape.  This will start the stitching unraveling, and all you need to do is keep pulling and the entire closure will come undone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T16:47:33.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11619" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11606" CreationDate="2016-04-06T17:23:37.310" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've posted this as an answer to a similar question before but it got so many downvotes that I deleted it. Hopefully the OP will find this technique as useful as I have done for the last 30 years. I'm less inclined to delete it again either way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have mastered the technique of left-foot braking. Most importantly, I am able to make my brake lights activate with virtually no braking action taking place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The offending driver behind you will look up from their phone and expect all to be the same as it was when they looked down, however, in the meantime, you have touched the brake pedal with your left foot. They panic and overreact, you drive on, releasing the brake pedal. After this happens a few times they will realise they aren't able to drive behind you whilst texting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally, I've never been concerned about someone rear-ending my car (which has never happened in 30 years I might add), they are implictly in the wrong having done so and it will cost them big money. For this reason, I am happy to use a secondary technique in these situations as well. Having seen my brake lights activated when I am not braking, I then go on to use my handbrake when I AM braking - which slows the car without activating the brakelights at all. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The combination of both techniques is incredibly potent when used on people who are not concentrating, they automatically switch to a different driving style where the road becomes the focus of their attention. I have actually seen this happen by watching them in my rear-view mirror, the eyes spend 90% of the time looking out of the car rather than the 10% they were previously giving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T17:23:37.310" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11621" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1835" CreationDate="2016-04-06T19:11:20.520" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used Turtle Wax car wax on several CDs that were skipping, etc., and it has worked every time.  Of course, these were fairly minor scratches or gunk.  It might not work on really deep scratches. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use it the same way you would on a car.  Apply it with gentle circular motion using damp soft cloth.  Let it dry to a powder.  Wipe clean with dry soft cotton cloth (e.g. undershirt).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13308" LastActivityDate="2016-04-06T19:11:20.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11622" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-06T21:21:59.400" Score="1" ViewCount="1552" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always have trouble with fitted sheets on bed. One corner always slips off while I'm trying to stretch another on. Any tips?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-04-08T03:40:16.940" LastActivityDate="2020-02-29T04:09:05.207" Title="How to get fitted sheets on bed?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11623" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-06T21:26:13.727" Score="5" ViewCount="12032" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a shared house with a few other people. Due to my schedule, I'm up when most of them have gone to bed. I often need to eat something after coming home but have received complaints that the noise I make in the kitchen wakes them up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think the loudest noise is from pressing buttons on appliances. For example, when you press the buttons on the microwave to set the time (I make sure to stop it before the time is up so it doesn't beep at the end). I also use a George Foreman Grill that beeps when you adjust the temperature. Also, the fridge door is sticky and makes a noise when opening it. Any ideas on how to keep these things quiet? Other than that, I'm very careful to put things down on a surface quietly. Normally I wouldn't make anything new and heat up leftovers or boil eggs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another problem is, I have the master bedroom so I use the bathroom in my bedroom. This creates a problem because my bedroom is at the end of the hall with all the other bedrooms, so if I need to wash my hands or something I walk past all the other bathrooms. Also the simple act of unlocking/opening my door seems to make noise. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: The noisiest part is opening the fridge door. I forgot to say this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-08-10T10:18:56.277" LastActivityDate="2016-08-11T10:41:47.283" Title="Keeping quiet in the kitchen at night while other people sleeping" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11626" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11623" CreationDate="2016-04-07T10:34:11.177" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Walking around the house is probably loudest when placing feet heel-first to the floor. Walking front-first is a lot better (now it depends on the house: on the concrete floor, you should be inaudible, wood might still be problematic).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Opening doors: push/pull it shut before pushing down the handle / turning the knob. That way there's no stress on the catch and no sudden bumping when the door is released.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Closing doors: the same, turn the knob / push the handle down before closing the door. push/pull it completely shut and keep it there while releasing the knob/handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I assume you have the kitchen door closed already when pushing the microwave buttons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No good solutions from me for the rest :(&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;[EDIT:]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;okay, no kitchen door. One can buy some folding doors in home improvement stores. I think blocking the direct airway will help. putting furniture in the corridor or plants to dampen the echo would be an addon (ever compared the noise in an empty apartment to how it sounds after moving in?). Though it feels like beeping from the microwave will not be impressed by echo dampers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can (desperately?) try to find out where the speaker is (like on phones one can drastically reduce the volume by putting the hand on the speaker). If it's accessible you can improvise. Cover the speaker with one hand while pushing the button with the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11823" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-08-11T10:41:47.283" LastActivityDate="2016-08-11T10:41:47.283" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11627" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11623" CreationDate="2016-04-07T11:30:11.323" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd suggest ensuring people close their doors while sleeping (they should anyway, for fire safety and privacy), and you may want to install a noise machine in the hallway, or play a CD of surf sounds, rain sounds, or similar when you're up and others are sleeping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For washing hands, you can do that in the kitchen sink, and not have to walk back and forth along the hall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For walking, soft-soled slippers will do a lot to reduce noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-04-07T11:30:11.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11628" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11623" CreationDate="2016-04-07T13:33:01.903" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try sound proofing the kitchen and wash your hands in the kitchen sink.&#xA;Sheetrock can be used to sound-proof your kitchen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/11623/keeping-quiet-in-the-kitchen-at-night-while-other-people-sleeping/11626#11626&quot;&gt;pseyfert&lt;/a&gt; stated with the folding doors this is indeed a good combo with my answer!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13318" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-04-07T13:33:01.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11583" CreationDate="2016-04-07T13:40:10.430" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I had a broken arm I used a plastic bag and tape, afterwards i would use a damp sponge to clean the areas around the cast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also had a surgery on my right arm and I had to keep the stitches dry. Plastic bag method worked again. After a shower I would remove the bag and  use a sponge to clean more precisely around the area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13318" LastActivityDate="2016-04-07T13:40:10.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11622" CreationDate="2016-04-07T13:48:25.633" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;After some thorough browsing ...&#xA;(after years of following my own advice, I can confirm these tips are effective) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start with the hardest corner to reach and snuggly apply the fitted sheet there. &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Note: The elastic should rest &lt;a href=&quot;http://ep.yimg.com/ay/comfort/twin-xl-deep-pocket-bottom-sheet-52.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;under the mattress&lt;/a&gt;, not on the side&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grab the corner diagonally across from the one you just applied and secure it in place&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tuck in the other two corners&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tucking in diagonal corners first will help ensure the maximum stress between two points. This serves the purpose of more quickly &quot;telling&quot; you if you've insecurely fastened the first sheet, as well as providing a strong foundation for the process if you've done it correctly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Related tip: Consider making a small mark on the corners of your fitted sheet to help instruct you which corner goes where!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sources:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/1dj9b6/lpt_when_changing_fitted_sheets_start_putting_the/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Reddit 1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/40k16j/lpt_request_how_to_put_a_fitted_sheet_on_a_bed/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Reddit 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ask.metafilter.com/202463/Easier-way-to-put-a-fitted-sheet-on-a-daybed#2917026&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Meta Filter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.arshammirshah.com/the-best/way-to-put-on-bed-sheets&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;A &amp;amp; M&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastEditorUserId="12927" LastEditDate="2020-02-29T04:09:05.207" LastActivityDate="2020-02-29T04:09:05.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="11631" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11623" CreationDate="2016-04-07T14:25:39.057" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am in a similar situation at home.  I get up to go to work at around six in the morning whilst my wife and two very young children (2 and newborn) continue to sleep.  If I make too much noise and wake on of the kids, that usually wakes everyone in the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find preparation is key, I make sure that I've done as many things the evening before as I can.  Things such as putting clothes out ready so I don't have to open drawers or cupboards.  I find that if I've not done this, the act of looking for something in particular generally creates lots of noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I walk around the house barefoot or in socks although this does depend on what your flooring is like and how frequently it's cleaned.  I also know where most of the &quot;creaky&quot; bits of floor are and avoid them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With regards to doing things in the kitchen, if I can put as many closed doors as I can between me and those that are sleeping I generally find this works best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A couple of weeks ago I spend an hour or so going around the house with a can of light spray oil (WD-40 specifically, although 3 in 1 or numerous others would do) and lubricated every door hinge, handle and lock mechanism.  You'd be very surprised by the reduction in noise that has made.  Some of the doors which previously creaked are now literally silent in operation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With regards to the appliances.  It may be worth consulting the manufacturers or checking the manuals (usually available online) to see if they can be adjusted to run silently (i.e. without a &quot;beep&quot;).  Some may not support this function but hopefully some do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My final piece of advice is to do things slowly.  If I rush, I make noise.  If I do things very slowly and methodically I find I can do them almost silently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2016-04-07T14:25:39.057" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11633" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11623" CreationDate="2016-04-07T23:20:15.923" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if it is your appliance or if they are ok with it, you could remove&#xA;the bell from the appliances or have a technician do it, is pretty&#xA;simple.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;have a pair of slippers in your car or near the door handy when you have to be walking at those times, &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;your own door can be handled by opening /closing it slowly turning the knob completely before open or closing it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5256" LastEditorUserId="1346" LastEditDate="2016-04-08T07:02:45.333" LastActivityDate="2016-04-08T07:02:45.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11607" CreationDate="2016-04-07T23:22:17.853" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;store them in a transparent plastic or glass big nose bottle with cap in the same compartment you store the blender.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5256" LastActivityDate="2016-04-07T23:22:17.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11606" CreationDate="2016-04-07T23:24:27.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since it appears to be a common issue in your route you can keep handy a sign with big font letters glued to a stick and just horn and show it from the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5256" LastEditorUserId="5256" LastEditDate="2016-04-08T14:53:51.527" LastActivityDate="2016-04-08T14:53:51.527" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11636" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11600" CreationDate="2016-04-07T23:27:08.727" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;get up every 40 minutes or so and walk around, also you could try using baby powder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5256" LastActivityDate="2016-04-07T23:27:08.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11637" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-08T02:23:47.210" Score="0" ViewCount="4308" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've just had this image pop into my head that is exceedingly disturbing on multiple levels, and it refuses to budge. I'm not going to specify exactly what this mental image is because I'm pretty sure it's illegal in most civilised countries for &lt;strong&gt;very&lt;/strong&gt; good reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are the best ways of removing this kind of mental poison?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advice would also be suited for removing ear-worm songs (songs you can't get out of your head) and other equally pervasive thoughts or mental images.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Before you have a go at me for the potentially questionable tagging, there was no tag for &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/self-hypnosis&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;self-hypnosis&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;self-hypnosis&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/thoughts&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;thoughts&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;thoughts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6793" LastActivityDate="2016-04-08T06:05:05.830" Title="How do I get rid of a particularly disgusting mental image" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-04-08T16:59:29.127" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11637" CreationDate="2016-04-08T06:05:05.830" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to train your mind in order to control it. This is not easy, and it requires a lot of practice as any physical exercise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A good trick is, when that image/though comes to your mind, you realize and you think &quot;let's move to a different thing&quot; and think in whatever else you want. You can also say it (if you are on your own). Also, you can have a list of nice things to think about it like: what am I going to do this weekend? or what do I want for dinner? and so on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A similar one is set a time in the day to think about that. For example, set 10 minutes in the night to think about it, say at 9.30pm. Then, when this comes to your mind, you think &quot;this is not the time to think about it&quot; and keep postponing it till 9.30pm and you can think about it 10 minutes. Then, reduce the time that you are going to spend thinking about it: from 10 minutes to 8, then 6, 4... when you arrive to the 2 minutes, probably your mind will be trained enough to chose the option of stopping thinking about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A good way to learn how to control your mind is meditation. Again, this is not easy and it requires practice. Meditation can sound like something empty that is just going to help you to fall sleep if you practice but, actually, the goal is to learn how to control your mind and meditation will help you to be focus in one single thing during a period of time. If you are able to achieve this, you will be controlling your mind and you will be able to apply that lesson to the rest of the aspects in your life. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Meditate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This&lt;/a&gt; is an article that explains a bit how to meditate but there are several resources available in Internet that you can try and see which one is better for you, bearing in mind that what you want to achieve is &lt;strong&gt;cleaning your mind&lt;/strong&gt; and to do so, you are going to practice this exercise about focusing :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-04-08T06:05:05.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11641" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6418" CreationDate="2016-04-08T12:51:37.830" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy some buttons and sew them onto the bottom side (often right). Then cut some slits on the top sode and voila. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13334" LastActivityDate="2016-04-08T12:51:37.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11643" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11600" CreationDate="2016-04-08T16:54:22.843" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Putting a towel on the chair can be helpful. I use one made of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microfiber&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;microfiber&lt;/a&gt; as it works best for me. Microfiber is especially good at absorbing moisture from both sides, and is often used in sportswear to wick away perspiration.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recommend it for your application because keeping your chair dry can help it feel cooler.  If you're worried about appearance, microfiber's very thin, and can go unnoticed by co-workers. Even if they see the towel, it tends to be fairly unobtrusive. Since it comes in many colors, you can choose something that closely matches your chair. The material is easy to cut, and doesn't easily fray, so you can size it as you see fit. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I keep a number of these towels around the house, as they're good for many things. If you don't happen to have any, they're inexpensive (at least here in Northeast United States), and can be found at a variety of stores.  Best of all, they wash easily and last a very long time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1553" LastActivityDate="2016-04-08T16:54:22.843" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11645" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-09T11:38:31.693" Score="2" ViewCount="210" Body="&lt;p&gt;After my parents died and I emptied their apartment I am left with a considerate amount of moving boxes with memorabilia:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These include among other things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;photos of my parents and me and my brother as children&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;photos of my grandparents and the youth of my parents&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;diaries of my parents&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;my parent's study notebooks from college&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a lot of personal letters from my grandparents &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;old newspapers (begin of the 20th century)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;parents work notes &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;school notes from me and my brother&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;random memorabilia from our youth, like our first school backpacks or baby bath tube&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have to admit I am a little bit overwhelmed. I think I inherited from my parents the inhibitions to throw stuff away, but I know I cannot keep it all because it is so much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I read some parts of &lt;code&gt;The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing&lt;/code&gt; by Marie Kondo and I think I can summarize the book like this: &quot;Pick up each individual piece and decide if it makes you happy. If not throw it away&quot; But still that seems so fuzzy and labor intense and I am afraid, if I just throw everything away I will be sorry in 20 years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How would you approach such a task?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13342" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-06-30T22:49:52.557" LastActivityDate="2016-06-30T22:49:52.557" Title="Throwing away personal memoribilia" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;photography&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-04-10T02:33:01.783" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11646" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="454" CreationDate="2016-04-09T14:46:24.853" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Install an electrical water valve on the water main coming into your home with a remote switch located some were in your living space, preferably centrally located. If you get a break in line just hit switch and it will shut water off.&#xA;Now the benefit of doing this is that you can install water sensors in area of your home that might have a line break and cause serious water damage. These sensors will detect leak and will cause electrical water valve to shut off. This comes in handy when you are away. This is a simple installation and you can use low voltage to operate. Now the best water valve to use is a electrical latching water valve, that way if you lose your electrical the water valve will stay close. Better yet use a Hunter Sprinkler NODE100VALVE NODE Single Station Controller with DC Latching Solenoid and PGV-101G valve operate with a 9 volt battery. This is a water sprinkler valve, can easily be modified for as a water line break shut off if a breaks happens. Check it out.  good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13344" LastActivityDate="2016-04-09T14:46:24.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11647" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11645" CreationDate="2016-04-09T15:25:55.560" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Throwing personal items away is not a thing we can do easily as there are  memories involved. With these memories there also is a piece of our own life we may want to keep attached.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Exactly this approach is one thing we can use to help u. The question to ask for each item would then be:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Do I have a memory with this item?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The items were kept by you parents because &lt;strong&gt;they&lt;/strong&gt; had good memories attached to them. It it &lt;strong&gt;their&lt;/strong&gt; life they kept but only a part of it involved your lifes too. If the answer to above question was &lt;strong&gt;no&lt;/strong&gt; then throwing away may have hurt your parents but it will not hurt you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next approach would be to decide together with your brother. Have a look at each item. Then ask in turn:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Do &lt;strong&gt;you&lt;/strong&gt; want this?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case both want to keep it then it is easy. It is a valuable item. If any of you answers with &quot;yes&quot; then give it to whom it wants. If none of you feels like keeping it, just bin it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last not least a third aspect may come in place which is not so easy to answer. Any item may be of historical genealogy interest. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;I the item of historical interest?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may not be for any of you at present but there may come a day where you, or one of your own children may get some interest on the roots of their family. This aspect especially includes the diaries and photos of people from your family. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It then may not be so much the places that your parents visited but people they had met. Sorting this out needs a lot of time but by keeping all photos showing people and throwing away all photos of places you can't remember helps a lot. You can see there is considerable overlap with the first question for making the decision.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2016-04-09T15:25:55.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11648" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-09T20:19:27.947" Score="4" ViewCount="3516" Body="&lt;p&gt;While erasing stuff written using a chalk on a blackboard, with a duster, it is commonly observed that a lot of chalkdust is released in to the air, some part of which is inhaled (largely) by the teacher, and sometimes, also the first/second row students. This can be a problem, since even if we discount the case of bad allergies from chalk-dust, this inhalation can cause coughing etc. which one would ideally want to avoid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is the best &lt;em&gt;hack&lt;/em&gt; to ensure you inhale as little of chalk-dust as possible during this process&lt;/strong&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Of course, this problem does not apply to the relatively swankier &lt;em&gt;marker-whiteboard&lt;/em&gt; version of the same, but that's not what this question is about.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are a few hacks I seem to think off, but none of these is of the creative variety that one would ideally want as an ingenious solution to the problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Switch to a classroom with a &lt;em&gt;marker-whiteboard&lt;/em&gt; arrangement. (&lt;em&gt;Least creative resort, this isn't what I'm asking about here. This changes the condition of the question&lt;/em&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adopt &quot;&lt;em&gt;non-dust&lt;/em&gt;&quot; chalk. (&lt;em&gt;Doable, but still not the creative answer I'm anticipating&lt;/em&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Turn up earlier than the class timings, and wipe the blackboard with a wet cloth, which would reduce the amount of chalk dust inherently existing on the board, even without you having written something. (&lt;em&gt;This is doable, e.g. for the first class of the day. But when multiple classes cascade, i.e. one after another during the day, this is time-costly option, and hence, not very efficient.&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Go outside the classroom, and bump the duster on a flat surface, which would eliminate most of the dust it has procured from earlier, and hence, you are working with a lesser amount of chalkdust.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tie a handkerchief on your nose and mouth while erasing it, to reduce the amount inhaled. (&lt;em&gt;Perhaps the worst option, I mean, seriously&lt;/em&gt; ...!!!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any simpler strategy (i.e. &lt;em&gt;lifehack&lt;/em&gt;) around this problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13150" LastActivityDate="2018-05-15T01:18:43.970" Title="Inhaling less chalk dust while erasing blackboard during teaching" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11649" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11645" CreationDate="2016-04-09T21:19:30.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Start by scanning as much as you can. Digital copies are much easier to store and access allowing you to declutter. Finding a batch scanner is the most efficient method. However, doing it by hand can help you sort through and appreciate each piece as you scan it in. I'm not entirely sure the best way to get access to a batch scanner though - any ideas anyone? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docufree.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;DocuFree&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.shoeboxed.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Shoeboxed&lt;/a&gt; are services that you can mail hardcopies to and they'll scan everything in for you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, think about when you might come back to the things you can't scan in. Will you ever go back and look at them, talk about them? Would you come back to them with grand kids to tell stories, show them off? If not, take a picture then toss them. If you could see yourself coming back and looking at it, then consider keeping it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want inspiration, in this video &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYd_8-Ps_kw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Tom Scott burns his beloved hoodie&lt;/a&gt; and remembers it only via digital memory, photos. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best of luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12969" LastActivityDate="2016-04-09T21:19:30.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11652" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11670" CreationDate="2016-04-10T16:25:47.943" Score="2" ViewCount="1243" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've got a zipper pouch made of synthetic material (it feels like nylon but I'm not entirely certain) which is partly made of a loose &amp;quot;mesh&amp;quot; weave:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KUVra.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KUVra.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Synthetic pouch with tears in mesh highlighted&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see in the photo above, this loose mesh has been torn:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uzRRF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uzRRF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Close-up of biggest tear&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I best repair this so that the integrity of the pouch is restored?-- Of course, the main point is so that smaller things don't fall out of the pouch through the tear(s) and that the repaired spots are strong enough to enable the pouch to hold heavy items without re-tearing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Previous attempts&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't done anything to try to fix it yet because I have no idea how to fix it --- hence posting this question online.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Skills&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am terrible at sewing but can do it, and am also willing to learn new skills in order to fix the pouch --- hence posting this question online.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11854" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-04-12T09:36:39.293" Title="How to repair synthetic nylon pouch" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11653" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11658" CreationDate="2016-04-10T16:35:40.957" Score="8" ViewCount="2286" Body="&lt;p&gt;The one thing that annoys me like crazy: the high pitched squeaking sound made as chalk scratches the surface of a chalkboard. To me, that is very, very annoying. Most people hate it and tried many ways to lessen the squeaky sound but nothing really works at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to reduce, if not eliminate, the annoying squeaking sound of chalk on chalkboard? Please do not suggest buying a whiteboard because I want to keep my chalkboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2475" LastEditorUserId="2475" LastEditDate="2016-04-11T10:54:24.253" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T16:17:59.210" Title="Reducing the high pitched sound of writing on chalkboard" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11654" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="509" CreationDate="2016-04-10T16:57:52.070" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can carry a mini sewing kit along with you wherever you go. Just thread a needle with some thread and then put it in the container that mechanical pencil lead refills are sold in. The container can be stored at work or in your coat pocket, ready for emergency sewing repairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastActivityDate="2016-04-10T16:57:52.070" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11656" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-11T03:04:56.913" Score="0" ViewCount="563" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have a system for keeping track of when someone owes you a small amount of money? It comes up when you split something with someone, but only one of you pays and the other doesn't have cash. For example, I split a pitcher of beer with my friend and he didn't have the cash to pay me back right away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm thinking of keeping a Google spreadsheet on my phone. Additionally, I'm thinking of setting a maximum I could be owed at any time, for example $20. That means, if four people owe me $5 and someone else asks if they could have $2 for parking, I'd say no. What do others think?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course there's been times I lend a person money and realize I'm not getting it back (either because they moved away or I now know they're unreliable). I'm thinking there should be an element of time to my formula.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="11345" LastEditDate="2016-04-11T03:11:48.120" LastActivityDate="2016-04-11T17:38:00.023" Title="How should I keep track of money lent?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-04-11T22:54:22.087" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11657" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11377" CreationDate="2016-04-11T05:54:27.383" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Its helpful for me,&#xA;There are two way to open oyster without oyster knife &amp;amp; glove,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1) OPEN IN BROILER OR GRILL:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place oysters cup side down on hot broiler or grill. Close lid. Oysters will pop open in 7-8 minutes ready to serve with favorite sauces and salsas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2) STEAM OPEN:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put oysters in large pot and cover bottom of pot with 1/2 inch of water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Cook 6 minutes, being careful water does not boil over. Oysters will be open and ready for further preparation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13363" LastActivityDate="2016-04-11T05:54:27.383" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11653" CreationDate="2016-04-11T06:06:24.850" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apparently, the way you grab the chalk influences in the noise: if you fully grab it, putting your forefinger over it, it will eliminate vibrations. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, write without making a lot of pressure. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Break the chalk in two chunks and write with one of it so the edge is softer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid old chalks as they are harder. And don't put your hand over the chalkboard when writing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you practice these, the noise will disappear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-04-11T06:06:24.850" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11656" CreationDate="2016-04-11T07:28:09.817" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For me, when I lend people money, I make a note in my favorite notes app (in this case, Notes since I use an iPhone). Something like name/amount/date.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;John      $3    08-04-2016.&#xA;Ezra      $5    11-04-2016&#xA;Matt      $7    11-04-2016&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once it's been returned, I just place a delimiter (in this case a &lt;code&gt;.&lt;/code&gt;) at the end of the string. In the example, I've collected &lt;code&gt;$3&lt;/code&gt; from &lt;code&gt;John&lt;/code&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've used this method for about three years now and it's been very effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;em&gt;names used in the example were randomly selected off the top of my head and did not have the intention of representing any real people.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11345" LastActivityDate="2016-04-11T07:28:09.817" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11661" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11662" CreationDate="2016-04-11T08:38:59.933" Score="13" ViewCount="2736" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes when I shave I accidently cut myself (usually due to haste).&#xA;I was wondering what is the best way to stop the bleeding and gives the most comfort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I heard the paper from cigarettes or toilet paper help, but the question is:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; &#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Are there any other ways to stop the bleeding and continue or finish up on the shave?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. this is my first question on stack overflow, so tips and pointers are welcome to better my questions and answers!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13318" LastEditorUserId="13318" LastEditDate="2016-04-25T07:02:26.680" LastActivityDate="2016-06-01T14:11:24.840" Title="What is the best way to stop the bleeding from a shaving cut?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;shaving&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11662" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11661" CreationDate="2016-04-11T11:19:42.910" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest way to stop bleeding from a minor cut like a shaving nick is to apply direct pressure (a clean fingertip does the job nicely) for at least two minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you take blood thinners or have a low-grade clotting disorder, it might take &lt;em&gt;ten to thirty&lt;/em&gt; minutes or more for clotting to occur, and the time must be restarted if you remove the pressure and bleeding restarts.  If you have full-blown hemophilia, you shouldn't be shaving at all, by any method (even an electric razor can skim off raised skin around a follicle and cause bleeding), though your doctor may suggest a trimmer with a suitable guard to control beard length.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, if you have to hold pressure for ten minutes or more to stop bleeding, you'll need to reapply your choice of shaving foam or soap before you can finish shaving, but if that applies to you, you should consider shaving by a method less likely to cause bleeding, such as an electric foil shaver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-04-11T11:19:42.910" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11663" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11664" CreationDate="2016-04-11T16:45:33.260" Score="3" ViewCount="228" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an alcove that I'd like to turn into a home office suitable for high quality audio and video calls. I have a desk &amp;amp; chair, however...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There are no windows and stark white walls. What is the best lighting solution?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's echoey. What is the best audio solution?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I cannot make permanent changes, since I do not own the apartment.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;IKEA hacks, DIY solutions, &amp;amp; creative ideas are much appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13227" LastEditorUserId="13227" LastEditDate="2017-08-07T18:41:12.010" LastActivityDate="2017-08-07T18:41:12.010" Title="How can I turn an echoey alcove into a home office suitable for video &amp; audio calls?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;light&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11663" CreationDate="2016-04-11T17:08:20.843" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'll assume the camera is directly in front of you.  Position a floor lamp with a transparent/translucent white lampshade a few feet to the left of it, and a foot or two above it.  If the light is too straight-on your face will look flat on camera. Since the light will make the lampshade &quot;glow&quot;, the light will be softer (instead of a stark bare bulb that casts crisp shadows).  The white walls will also reflect light onto the rest of you, making it look softer but still directional.  If you want a little more punchy lighting, you could also place a lamp with a bare bulb directly to your right and even a little bit behind you. (I've been making and lighting videos for 10 years.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a phone headset.  That should eliminate most of the room noise, since the mic will be very close to your mouth.  DO NOT use speaker phone; that mic would always be too far from your mouth and will pick up way too much room noise and echo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Behind you, just place a book case that contrasts with the walls (so a darker color) and put a plant on it, off center.  For more interest you could place the dark book case with the plant on it off to one side of the video frame, and have a similarly-colored or complimentary-colored chair on the other side of the video frame. Asymmetry with balance is always pleasant to look at, but you don't want your background to be distracting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2016-04-11T17:24:23.963" LastActivityDate="2016-04-11T17:24:23.963" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11656" CreationDate="2016-04-11T17:38:00.023" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;(This is a modification of the great answer already provided by @perhapsmaybeharry.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep a reverse-chronological list in your favorite app on your phone.  When someone pays you back, add the date that they paid you back, and move them down to the section of &quot;completed debts&quot;. &quot;Active debts&quot; stay at the top.  Something like this&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Matt      $2    4/11/2016&#xA;Karen     $5    4/4/2016&#xA;John      $3    4/5/2016 4/6/2016&#xA;Matt      $7    4/1/2016 4/10/2016&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keeping a history, and noting when people pay you back, lets you see how long each person takes to pay you back, in case you're interested later on. For example, Matt took 9 days to pay you back, but John paid you back the next day. Also, Matt has borrowed money twice recently. (I'm not sure how I feel about Matt....)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-04-11T17:38:00.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11666" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11606" CreationDate="2016-04-11T19:13:13.727" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't like to spend too much time looking in my rearview mirror instead of looking ahead, so here's what I do:&#xA;- If I'm concerned about safety, I pull over at the first, safe opportunity to let the driver around me. I don't have the authority of law enforcement, so I cannot educate anyone. All I can do is create a safe space where/when possible.&#xA;- If I can't pull over, I put on my flashing emergency lights. This works in all cases. I've never had it fail. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hand signals can be misunderstood. Same goes for horns. I tap my horn to alert someone if they can go ahead of me (simple communication), if they are getting too close to me and I can't move (informative alert), and (rarely) lay on my horn to communicate a serious danger. That doesn't mean I don't get angry, but drivers have rudimentary tools to communicate and the law dictates how we can respond, so I have to manage my emotions on the road. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will say, pulling over or choosing to back off and calm down, provides near-immediate relief from stress. I've never regretted making the safer choice. I drive, for the most part, happy and chilled out because of it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've lived in 6 states, one territory, done two cross-country trips, and driven a 36-state loop. I've seen all manner of behavior and weather conditions and terrains, and it's best to just be happy, hang back, watch the traffic patterns, help when you can, don't get too riled, and kindly use those emergency flashers to communicate to those behind you to pay attention or watch out. We have to share the road - people have varying degrees of maturity and problem-solving skills. We don't just carry our cargo (kids, groceries, work stuff), we are also carrying the stresses of the day. So it's basically a crapshoot. You just do the best you can. Be safe. Make it home to the family who loves you. We have to look out for each other. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13370" LastActivityDate="2016-04-11T19:13:13.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11667" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11606" CreationDate="2016-04-11T19:25:22.760" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Someone mentioned posting a sign. Reminded me of something I tried. I used to commute GA-400 into Atlanta, in the slow lane, going 10 mph over the speed limit, and I would still get tailed by a speeder. I've even had someone honk his horn and shake his fist because I wasn't going 20mph over the speed limit in the fast lane. &#xA;I always used my commute to learn something about people-dynamics. And I'd brainstorm about the &quot;perfect bumper sticker&quot; that would resolve situations. &#xA;So I came up with a 70-point (homemade, pre Cafe Press days) bumper sticker that said Why Hurray?&#xA;I slapped that on with some clear packing tape. It worked beautifully. I couldn't count the number of cars that would come screaming up behind me, zoom in tight, then read the sticker, back way off, sometimes going around me. I don't think it ticked anyone off. I think it just gave them pause to think, and also to know that I was going as fast as I was going and it was futile to push, as I chose not to hurry.&#xA;I learned a few other fun things, too:&#xA;Driver's are trained to be defensive. And that's fine. But when we take it too far we miss out on little opportunities to help one another. Not a big deal, just something I noticed. For instance, most drivers wait to put on turn signals to change lanes because they believe that the car in that lane will close the gap. They believe this because it happens. So they wait to signal because they don't want to trigger defensive behavior that will cause them to lose the opportunity to move over. &#xA;I tested that theory in moderate commuter traffic. Every time I signaled in advance, the car in the lane I wanted sped up and closed the gap. &#xA;But, and this is what makes it all worthwhile, when I kept the signal on, and didn't hug the dotted line or do anything else aggressive, just cruised a long in my lane, my signal became more like a request. The driver perceived that I was asking with that signal, instead of demanding, and the driver (in all cases) backed off and kindly let me in. So even the people who come off as rude aren't really rude after all. At least that's my takeaway. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13371" LastActivityDate="2016-04-11T19:25:22.760" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11669" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11663" CreationDate="2016-04-11T22:28:42.237" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you're thinking about outfitting a home office, making that space suitable for audio and video calls is a multi-step process. You need to make sure that you hear the caller, that you are heard clearly, and that your environment is reasonably well-lit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How do you sound?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You would prefer if people didn't hear everything in your environment, so investing in an expensive headset or microphone with noise-canceling features will help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Making yourself sound less echo-ey is surprisingly easy: muffle the ambient noise slightly. For most spaces this involves both carpeting the floor or putting an area rug in place, or using a sound baffle to speak into so that the noise doesn't bounce as much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may also experiment with using different input than your laptop microphone, which tends to pick up things like typing and doesn't have much of a filter. Consider using a USB microphone or another plug-in source that is hidden from the screen when you're talking. You may not need a boom mic, but either a headset or a simple plug-in microphone will help. Test this set up by recording a standard script and then playing it back so that you can hear how scratchy (or blissfully quiet) things sound in your environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; changing how you sound is different than noise-canceling headphones, which do a great job of smoothing out the noise you hear from other people and do not change the sound those people hear at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How well do I hear them?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the easiest part of the problem - making sure you are able to hear your caller well. A basic headset will help - if you use an Apple device, the stock headphones work surprisingly well, or a headsets from Logitech are a good bet. You don't need super fancy, just comfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use a headset intended for headphone and microphone jacks and you only have USB or a USB Hub, buy a USB sound adapter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Does the environment look ok?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you are on a video call, you'll need the background to be simple and avoid distraction. A complicated solution might be a video backdrop and a stand; while a simple solution might be a neutral colored bedsheet that you hang on your wall so that you avoid displaying the contents of your alcove on a remote call.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not every video call is made equal - for example, Zoom will have different results from GoToMeeting or Google Hangouts. You'll need to experiment to find the best combination.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tune your network&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This part might be obvious, and it's worth upgrading your network equipment so you get the most out of the internet connection you have. Apple and eero both have excellent routers that make sure you are not dropping packets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13376" LastActivityDate="2016-04-11T22:28:42.237" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11652" CreationDate="2016-04-12T09:36:39.293" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think there is two ways you can fix this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Cut a piece of material slightly bigger than the hole in the mesh and stick it with a strong glue... i.e. open the pocket, put your hand in it with a piece of wood with the material being on the wood. With your other hand, take another piece of flat wood and push them together. Hopefully that does the job as the material should prevent future rips in the materials.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Sewing... try to sow the rips together, pulling the thread through the opposite sides of the rip, going all the way around. The problem with this is that you will end up with a thick line (one you complete the fix), but it will do the job if done correctly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way, this is a hard fix as you will be able to see were the rip has happened in the past.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13386" LastActivityDate="2016-04-12T09:36:39.293" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8073" CreationDate="2016-04-12T19:09:20.147" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Years ago I was in some touristy gift shop and saw an &quot;Authentic American Indian Towel&quot;.  It was basically just a slat of wood that was (presumably) used by Native Americans to &quot;flick&quot; the standing water off of their skin since they (again, presumably) had no towels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whether something like this was really used or the story was fabricated for gullible tourists I have no idea, but it does work.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're in a situation where you have no towel, just grab a ruler on your way to the shower.  Scrape and flick, and you'll be reasonably dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8269" LastActivityDate="2016-04-12T19:09:20.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11377" CreationDate="2016-04-12T21:32:48.140" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I have seen is people somehow put the oyster on a surface with the side opposite the hinge hanging off the edge. Something like an oyster block would also work. You then hold it tightly and use a small hammer or some sort of hard object to break the edge of the shell. Once there is a hole at the end, you can then use a flat instrument to cut the adducter muscle from the top and bottom of the shell. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, this method can create many little pieces of shell that may be unappetizing or even dangerous to your teeth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I prefer using an oyster knife and a towel. I have some nice scars from the slips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7854" LastActivityDate="2016-04-12T21:32:48.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11680" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11661" CreationDate="2016-04-13T06:16:57.793" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;These are 5 alternatives to toilet paper:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Deodorant&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most antiperspirants contain aluminum chloride that can, in addition to shrinking sweat glands, constrict blood vessels and clot a nick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Lip Balm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Smearing on a little ChapStick or Vaseline works like a seal—plus it’ll keep bigger cuts from forming unsightly scabs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Ice Cubes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like swimming pools and your package, the cold shrinks blood vessels, enabling a clot to form fast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Mouthwash&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The alcohol in solutions like Listerine acts as an astringent, which halts blood flow by causing tissues to contract.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Eye Drops&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Red eye relievers like Visine work similarly on cuts: they slow down bleeding by constricting blood vessels&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-04-13T06:16:57.793" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11681" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8062" CreationDate="2016-04-13T09:00:43.957" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, it seems that R O (Reverse Osmosis) is the answer you're looking for. It is the most preferred technology used by homes worldwide because of its ability to remove 99.9% of unwanted bacteria, chemicals, particles and much more. In the process, it also rids water off all kinds of tastes and odors. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ampac1.com/index.php?_route_=what-is-reverse-osmosis&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;You can learn more here&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13409" LastActivityDate="2016-04-13T09:00:43.957" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2503" CreationDate="2016-04-13T10:26:36.243" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dry stamps stick when wetted.  The best wày to remove them is to wet them again: wàter on,  wàter off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13411" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-04-13T11:06:19.333" LastActivityDate="2016-04-13T11:06:19.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="401" CreationDate="2016-04-13T23:33:15.723" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to use an emory board to sharpen or shape a drawing pencil. I don't expect it would work well for starting from scratch ; ) with a new pencil, but works well otherwise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13420" LastActivityDate="2016-04-13T23:33:15.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11686" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10496" CreationDate="2016-04-13T23:54:19.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use GOOP hand cleaner as a laundry stain remover. It's inexpensive,  and has worked well on any type stain I've smeared it over. Let it sit for a little while (I have left it sitting for 10 minutes to 4 hours).&#xA;I find it in the automotive section at wal mart. Does clean greasy hand very well also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13420" LastActivityDate="2016-04-13T23:54:19.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10072" CreationDate="2016-04-14T03:51:49.507" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A motion sensor connected to a recording of a large dog barking.  Especially if you can hide some decent sized speakers near or under the car, and play it through that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1557" LastActivityDate="2016-04-14T03:51:49.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11688" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10496" CreationDate="2016-04-14T03:55:52.883" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tie-dye those shirts with multiple colours, and nobody will notice the brown.  Who needs white T-shirts anyway?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1557" LastActivityDate="2016-04-14T03:55:52.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11690" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-14T09:53:37.940" Score="5" ViewCount="437883" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have here my jelly case on my smartphone. After 2 months, i saw that it getting yellowish and i don't know how to clean it. &#xA;But every month, I clean it with cloth and alcohol, but nothing's change.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you know any way to properly clean it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9387" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-05-26T13:44:03.937" LastActivityDate="2016-08-24T07:05:30.703" Title="How to clean transparent silicone/jelly cases?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10072" CreationDate="2016-04-14T10:13:28.350" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's happening to you, it's probably happening to your neighbours too. Perhaps you could talk with your neighbours about sharing the burden of doing occasional patrols of the street looking out for people up to mischief and just generally looking out for each other. If you can put signs up and inform people that you are doing this it may make kids think twice or go elsewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-04-14T10:13:28.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11693" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11690" CreationDate="2016-04-16T07:18:41.097" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some phone cases leave marks or small scratches on the phone. If this happens, take the cover off and use a microfiber cloth to rub the phone well. If scratches are still visible, apply some denatured alcohol to the microfiber cloth and rub the phone again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your phone is significantly damaged by the case and you have an iPhone and have only ever used the original Apple phone case, consider taking the phone and case into the Apple store. Show them the marks and scratches on your phone and see what they will do for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have only mild stains or your case is dirty with dust and grime, then all it needs is a good wash. Grab a small bowl and fill it with warm water and dish soap. Use a toothbrush or similar gentle brush to scrub the dirty or mildly stained areas. This solution is great for giving your case a quick clean. It will look good as new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another alternative:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fill a large bowl with warm water. Add about a tablespoon dish soap, or citrus-based cleaner. Place something heavy on your case to keep it submerged and let it sit for a few minutes. Use a soft brush to gently scrub to remove stains or dirt. Repeat as needed and rinse with cold water. Make sure to dry your case well before installing back onto your iPhone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-04-16T07:18:41.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11695" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11648" CreationDate="2016-04-17T07:51:58.407" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Damp the eraser (traps dust), tape 2 together (double-wide, fewer swipes), be deliberate &amp;amp; precise not vigorous (don't 'kick up a storm'), and (maybe) swipe in one direction only, away from you, like a broom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13456" LastActivityDate="2016-04-17T07:51:58.407" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11696" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3839" CreationDate="2016-04-17T14:35:16.277" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use 2 inch wide clear tape. also try slipping nylon stocking or pantyhose over your broom and sweep the carpet. It's not perfect but I am tired of the vacuum cleaners that don't really work better either.  Since the days of the cylinder electrolux, I have not found a vac that really works&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13458" LastActivityDate="2016-04-17T14:35:16.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11697" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11700" CreationDate="2016-04-17T19:34:25.833" Score="1" ViewCount="274" Body="&lt;p&gt;What can I do to label clothes and make then distinguishable? My brother recently started copying my style and started buying same clothes, now here's the real problem. We wear same cloth sizes so it's completely same looking. Now the problem is obvious, I thought of UV markers but I don't want to look silly in some places with UV lights such as some clubs or whatever. So how to label clothes to make them distinguishable?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13461" LastActivityDate="2017-05-19T19:45:13.203" Title="How to label clothes?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11697" CreationDate="2016-04-17T20:44:01.473" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Standard procedure in dorms or camps: either indelible pen or marker, or sewn-in labels. Just put the label in an out-of-sight location such as waist-band or collar. If you find your label on his apparel, you've collared the culprit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-04-17T20:44:01.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11699" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11648" CreationDate="2016-04-17T22:59:30.437" Score="1" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Tie a handkerchief on your nose and mouth while erasing it, to reduce the amount inhaled. (Perhaps the worst option, I mean, seriously ...!!!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This could actually be the best idea! Get something cool / funny / trendy with the class demographic, and make a brief 'show' of donning the handkerchief and wiping the blackboard. The students might actually become more engaged!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could go with a &lt;a href=&quot;https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5461593/il_570xN.103545831.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;gator&lt;/a&gt;, maybe a &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zHX-KTIvQi8/hqdefault.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;ninja&lt;/a&gt;, a &lt;a href=&quot;http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0228/1357/products/monkey_facemask_1024x1024.jpg?v=1421225583&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;monkey&lt;/a&gt;, a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.dhgate.com%2F0x0%2Ff2%2Falbu%2Fg1%2FM00%2F40%2FE7%2FrBVaGFXvh7-AL-UpAAPE_3BrlQQ396.jpg&amp;amp;imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dhgate.com%2Fstore%2Fproduct%2Fhalloween-spider-man-face-mask-cotton-spiderman%2F254710569.html&amp;amp;docid=CKldMh7UnoDUzM&amp;amp;tbnid=-hu446OU_-gfhM%3A&amp;amp;w=800&amp;amp;h=800&amp;amp;bih=1315&amp;amp;biw=2560&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwjc7O6_4pbMAhUFIKYKHVQ0C0A4vAUQMwgSKA8wDw&amp;amp;iact=mrc&amp;amp;uact=8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;superhero&lt;/a&gt; or any number of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beardowear.com/collections/skimask&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;other things&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*edit: I'm not affiliated with that last link in any way - it as just the first result i found on google!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastActivityDate="2016-04-17T22:59:30.437" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11700" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11697" CreationDate="2016-04-17T23:34:07.783" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For my kids I used an initial written in permanent marker on the existing label. It won't work for socks, but should do for everything else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A friend handled the socks issue by embroidering a small heart or star (just a few stitches) somewhere inconspicuous. She didn't use initials in case other kids noticed and teased them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2016-04-17T23:34:07.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11701" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-18T02:59:12.180" Score="0" ViewCount="4893" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently I'm suffering from a problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the middle of the night, a mosquito just keep bzzzing in my ears, but when I move, it stops, but after a minute, it bzzzing again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried using mosquito repelling incense, it worked at first, but then after several days, the mosquito bzzz again. I tried turning on the lights in the bedroom to find, and I found the mosquito at first, but it flew too fast that it just disappear after &amp;lt; 0.5 sec.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also bought this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/88dB1.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/88dB1.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But it doesn't help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also thought of buying a Mosquito Killing Racket, but it's hard to kill the mosquito in the middle of the night using this cause I can't find it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also taken a look at this post:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/7454/how-do-i-find-and-kill-a-single-mosquito-in-the-middle-of-the-night&quot;&gt;How do I find and kill a single mosquito in the middle of the night?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately the methods doesn't help very much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So is there any other way to find the nasty mosquito at night?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5237" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-04-19T11:53:50.217" Title="How to find a mosquito at night?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" ClosedDate="2016-04-21T16:32:58.537" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11702" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11701" CreationDate="2016-04-18T06:11:58.427" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Switch off the lights, wait until you can hear the mosquito close&#xA;by. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Switch on the small lamp. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Switch on the torch, and hold the&#xA;torch so that the light beam is parallel to the wall. ...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Systematically check the walls in the room. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get rid of it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-04-18T06:11:58.427" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11697" CreationDate="2016-04-18T06:23:42.440" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use inner side of cloths to mark the cloths so it will not be see and can also be used to identify before wearing it.&#xA;personally I do make a little cut to the existing company labels(if they are external to cloths) and that helps me to identify my cloths.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13471" LastActivityDate="2016-04-18T06:23:42.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11704" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11715" CreationDate="2016-04-18T08:07:49.107" Score="3" ViewCount="4482" Body="&lt;p&gt;I stepped in deep puddle. Darn potholes. I have a meeting in &lt;strong&gt;10 minutes&lt;/strong&gt;. How can I dry my sock quickly? &lt;em&gt;I have spare shoes.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried the washroom hand dryer, but the air blows sideways so I can't dry inside. Also, wadding tissues in the sock makes my foot not fit. Any hacks?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt; This best answer &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/10331/what-to-do-with-wet-socks&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; requires body heat and 45 minutes, so it is not applicable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7867" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-04-20T01:06:09.743" Title="Stepped in a puddle before a meeting. How to dry a sock quickly?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="17" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-04-21T18:32:29.330" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11709" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11701" CreationDate="2016-04-18T17:00:24.017" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why to allow mosquitoes in the room at first place?&#xA;Prevent them from coming inside the room.&#xA;Using mosquito net allows air to flow as well as blocks mosquitoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m844R.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m844R.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If u are sticking to searching mosquito in dark then best solution would be to use 9V 6f22 battery connected to 2 x 4.5 volt LEDs. (Unlike 3 V led, These LEDs spread light instead of concentrating it.) Place it such that light will fall on mosquitoes and reflect back to you. Reason to use led than simply turning light on is that, led do not light walls to much extent as they are far than mosquitoes and thus mosquitoes are easily seen.By this you can easily spot and kill mosquitoes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastActivityDate="2016-04-18T17:00:24.017" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11710" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11704" CreationDate="2016-04-18T20:12:51.863" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rice is a great way to quickly absorb moisture. Just drop the sock in a containerwith rice and leave it for a while. To help it dry even faster, wring out all of the residual water inside the sock first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2775" LastEditorUserId="2775" LastEditDate="2016-04-19T15:28:48.163" LastActivityDate="2016-04-19T15:28:48.163" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11712" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11701" CreationDate="2016-04-19T08:23:44.043" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let it suck your blood then it will get heavy and you can kill it so easily. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10885" LastActivityDate="2016-04-19T08:23:44.043" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11713" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11701" CreationDate="2016-04-19T09:16:17.950" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually turn on the lights in a different but small room (for example the bathroom) while keeping the lights of every other room switched off. It won't need more than 3 minutes for the mosquito to be inside. Once it's inside, close the door to trap it in this room and either leave it there or exterminate it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2016-04-19T09:16:17.950" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11714" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11701" CreationDate="2016-04-19T11:53:50.217" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you've switched on the lights, be patient. The mosquito will fly to a place where it's visible eventually. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you're hunting the mosquito, make sure not to cast a shadow on the mosquito. The sudden shadow will make the mosquito fly away. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-04-19T11:53:50.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11704" CreationDate="2016-04-20T01:03:15.903" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ended up &lt;strong&gt;microwaving&lt;/strong&gt; the sock in the office break room because I only had a few minutes before a meeting to get it dry. Here's what worked:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take off the &lt;em&gt;cotton&lt;/em&gt; sock and ring it out well. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put the sock in the shape of a ring on a microwavable plate for max surface area.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put paper towels over it and under it like a sandwich.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Microwave on high (900W) for about 1 minute.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Flip the paper-towel-sock sandwich over and replace the wet paper towels (now the top ones) with fresh paper towels, and let the steam out of the microwave. The sock will be hot(!) but it cools in about 10 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Repeat step #5 4 or 5 times until the sock is dry or just lightly damp.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It was a cotton sock (not synthetic) so I think it shrunk a little, but it cooled quickly and I could wear it. Again, with only a few minutes to get the sock dry before a meeting, this worked well in a pinch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7867" LastActivityDate="2016-04-20T01:03:15.903" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11716" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-20T18:17:46.913" Score="8" ViewCount="2966" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every time mumma prepares, there is always an ant attack on it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Well I have been suggested vinegar, but then that gives a stick. Is there any better, efficient, inexpensive way of avoiding ants?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13513" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-04-20T18:23:34.360" LastActivityDate="2016-05-24T11:54:21.920" Title="How do I avoid ants from eating up all my sweets?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11716" CreationDate="2016-04-21T00:55:14.293" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I do is hang/hook the sweets I bring home on a rope, in a polyethene wrap. In that way ants don't get to it as it doesn't touch the ground, and you can enjoy your sweets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S.- You're unlucky if the ants found the rope.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13518" LastActivityDate="2016-04-21T00:55:14.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11718" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11716" CreationDate="2016-04-21T06:58:13.757" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is a list of things you could do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Deterrence&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;The best way to get rid of ants is to prevent them from ever considering your home an easy target. Ants are tiny, and can find thousands of doorways that you didn’t even know about. But as much as you can, block those entryways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Caulk&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;Continuing on this theme, try sealing with caulk any windows, doors and any cracks the ants crawl through. This will also give you better temperature control and lower energy bills, and is one of the least risky methods if you have kids or pets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Vinegar&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;Clean surfaces in your home with a half-and-half solution of white distilled vinegar and water. As an added bonus, this is a great mixture to use for cleaning in general, replacing detergents with polluting phosphorus. Vinegar works because ants hate its smell, and the vinegar removes the scent trails they use to get around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Lemon Juice&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;Just like vinegar, lemon juice also seems to destroy those scent trails that ants follow. Try spraying lemon juice around the places you think ants are using for entryways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Peppermint Oil&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;Here’s another super-easy one to try. Clean off your surfaces really well, and then wipe them down with a clean damp cloth that has a few drops of essential peppermint oil on it. Ants seem to really dislike the smell of it and it is also environmentally friendly, and safe for humans and children. Not to mention, your kitchen will smell minty fresh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6. Spices and Herbs&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;Another deterrent to make your home smell awesome! Sprinkle black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili pepper, cinnamon, mint, chili pepper, cloves or garlic (whichever you have at hand) wherever you’ve seen ants and along your home’s foundation. You can also try placing bay leaves in cabinets, drawers and containers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;7. Coffee Grounds&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;Sprinkle your used coffee grounds in the garden and around the outside of your house. If you can locate exactly where the ants are getting in, be sure to put some there. You should see them move away from your home because they dislike the smell of coffee grounds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;8. Chalk and Baby Powder&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;Try drawing a line of chalk or sprinkle baby powder across the spot where the ants are entering your home. It works because talcum powder, an ingredient in both chalk and baby powder, is a natural ant repellent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;9. Cucumber or Citrus Peels&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;You can repel those ants by leaving these peelings in areas of known ant activity. That’s because cucumber and citrus peels are toxic to the types of fungi that ants feed on, so they don’t want to go anywhere near them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10. Dish Soap&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;Put a very thin line of dish soap around baseboards, windows, doors and wherever else the ants tend to gather. You can also try pouring dish soap directly onto ant hills or mix the soap with some water in a spray bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Information: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/causes/10-ways-to-keep-those-pesky-ants-out-of-your-kitchen.html#ixzz46RQ8p5Sf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Reference&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13318" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-04-21T06:58:13.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11716" CreationDate="2016-04-21T07:11:37.147" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Store the sweets in a properly sealed box. E.g. a plastic box with a lid that gives a tight seal, a glass jar of the type used for long-term preservation of food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-04-21T07:11:37.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2456" CreationDate="2016-04-21T09:00:00.947" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try fabric softener. Without it, the fibres in your socks are brittle and more likely to fray and tear&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13525" LastActivityDate="2016-04-21T09:00:00.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11721" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-21T10:15:09.083" Score="1" ViewCount="4785" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to glue/adhesive a printed photo to a glass, and I need the glue to be completely transparent since the photo will be watched through the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13527" LastActivityDate="2016-05-14T21:05:50.640" Title="Glass photo Adhesive suggestion" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11721" CreationDate="2016-04-21T11:11:07.893" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most adhesives will yellow with age and sun exposure, but the glass provides better protection for the actual image compared to putting it on the viewer side.  One method that has a good history is a decoupage liquid, available in craft stores.  Look for a kind marked &quot;dries clear, stays clear&quot; or similar; some cloud a bit, others can yellow or cloud with time.  Generally, the best are the urethane based versions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might also check at home improvement or hardware stores for urethane varnish products; these are essentially the same material, only packaged for application to bare wood.  General application method is to apply a thin, even layer to the glass, wait a bit for the brush marks to self-level, then apply the picture like a decal (curve it a bit, set the center down, then work gradually outward with a plastic paddle or spatula to seat the entire item into the coating and push bubbles out).  Once the entire item is adhered, follow package direction for recoating to apply at least one additional coat over the item.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may also need to apply an opaque sheet behind the photo to prevent backlight from showing text from the back of the photo through the image -- this will be worse after application, because the coating will usually make the paper more transparent than it was.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anything applied to glass has a tendency to peel; there's no real way around this if the glass is polished (as window glass and similar are).  If the glass is frosted, the coating will adhere better, but it'll be nearly impossible to fill in the frosting texture completely enough to restore transparency, due to the viscosity of the coating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-04-21T11:11:07.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11723" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11721" CreationDate="2016-04-21T11:12:34.190" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spray mount adhesive may do the job. I would recommend trying it with something other than the photo you want to mount first. If it doesn't work satisfactorily, the glass should be easy enough to clean afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-04-21T11:12:34.190" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11726" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6312" CreationDate="2016-04-21T15:39:41.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Others, including some on cloth diaper boards, recommend a product called 'RLR', which is mostly sodium carbonate (washing soda),  which is also available as a pool cleaner—rinse very, very, thoroughly afterward. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13530" LastActivityDate="2016-04-21T15:39:41.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11729" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-22T05:38:51.473" Score="-1" ViewCount="369" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a cat at home. My maid is on leave for a week and am not available at home from 9am to 5pm(everyday). How do I manage the cats lunch? If I serve the lunch in the morning(before leaving home) it will eat up before afternoon.It gets even more difficult when am out for more then a day on business trip. What do I do? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13513" LastEditorUserId="13513" LastEditDate="2016-04-24T17:53:59.150" LastActivityDate="2020-01-09T16:52:35.407" Title="How do I manage my cat food in the absence of maid?" Tags="&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11730" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-22T05:47:06.153" Score="2" ViewCount="2503" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love making a craft made from paper. Currently I have difficulty to find colour specific paper such Teal coloured paper. I expect I will get the same issue when I need specific coloured paper since I have my favourite colours got from my Pantone colour sheet and I want to use some of their colours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to dye paper and get the near-accurate result?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;im going to use it for origami&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13541" LastEditorUserId="13541" LastEditDate="2016-04-23T11:15:47.760" LastActivityDate="2016-08-07T06:05:55.190" Title="How to make custom colored paper" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11731" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11729" CreationDate="2016-04-22T06:40:30.950" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to contact and trust one of your neighbours to feed the cat unless you can't take a break and come from work to do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-04-22T06:40:30.950" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11721" CreationDate="2016-04-22T06:44:30.487" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A very similar technique can be used for displaying your photos on glass. You need a toner-based print of your photo (e.g. using a copier or laser printer) and some &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp;camp=1789&amp;amp;creative=390957&amp;amp;field-keywords=transparent%20contact%20paper&amp;amp;index=blended&amp;amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;amp;tag=peta0c-20&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;clear contact paper&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sticking the contact paper to your print will transfer the toner from your ordinary paper to the sticky transparent film. The next step is to soak the two connected sheets in water, which softens up the white paper and allows it to be rubbed off. What you’re left with is a piece of wet transparent contact paper that features your photo. Let it dry to restore its stickiness, and then attach the resulting “sticker” to whatever you’d like to show off your photo on (e.g. glass jars, candle holders, windows etc.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-04-22T06:44:30.487" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11733" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11729" CreationDate="2016-04-22T11:48:17.190" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're willing to spend quite a bit, there're a few timed pet feeders I saw on Amazon. Here's the one I liked the most :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0111U10GA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Timed pet feeder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13543" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-04-22T14:56:16.853" LastActivityDate="2016-04-22T14:56:16.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11735" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11730" CreationDate="2016-04-22T15:31:23.187" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can create colored paper pulp by running colored craft paper through a blender. An alternative is to add food color or paint (or tea, or any other stain or coloring agent) to white paper pulp. Once you have several jars with different colored pulps, you can then blend those colors together to make the color you desire to use in your paper. The final color of the pulp will shift slightly as it dries when you make the paper, sort of like the shift in color between wet and dry paint. Some practice is needed to get the precise final color you desire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following video shows how to mix colored paperpulp when making paper:&#xA;    &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCjLGX6W48Q&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCjLGX6W48Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastActivityDate="2016-04-22T15:31:23.187" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11736" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="346" CreationDate="2016-04-22T18:54:26.647" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just ran in to this but with the added fun of part of a sticker. Safety pin took care of everything quickly and effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13547" LastActivityDate="2016-04-22T18:54:26.647" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11730" CreationDate="2016-04-22T19:35:48.083" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have dyed fabric before, using store-bought fabric dyes.  I imagine you could immerse a sheet of paper in a bath of fabric dye for a minute, then let it &quot;drip dry&quot; by hanging it (with an old towel underneath to catch the drips!!), and finally iron it with a cool iron to keep the paper flat. You As with Mark Ripley's earlier answer, you would need to experiment with mixing fabric dyes together to get the colors you want -- but you would have a LOT of control over the colors you end up with! And obviously you can experiment with postage-stamp sized swatches of the paper that you'll ultimately use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-04-22T19:35:48.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11738" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-22T20:19:47.160" Score="14" ViewCount="89512" Body="&lt;p&gt;After keeping my iPhone data/charging cable in the car for too long, I have the problem described &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macrumors.com/2014/03/04/lightning-cable-corrosion/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; which is that the tiny contacts on the &quot;lightning&quot; end of the cable have become corroded, and the cable no longer works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not even sure what chemical factors are causing it to happen—moisture, perhaps?—but apparently others have reported that it happens when you leave the cable in your car (which, to save hassle, I would ideally like to do).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wherever I've seen the issue discussed, the &quot;answer&quot; always seems to be to replace the cable.  But these cables are expensive and replacing any physical object on a regular basis is tedious. Is there any kitchen chemistry I can use to remove the corrosion?  Or to prevent it from happening in the first place?   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CXSZm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CXSZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Corrosion image from macrumors.com&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1647" LastEditorUserId="1647" LastEditDate="2016-04-25T17:19:53.230" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T18:27:54.783" Title="removing corrosion on the contacts of an Apple USB-to-Lightning cable" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11716" CreationDate="2016-04-23T03:48:41.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ants are some of the most amazing creatures on Earth! Ant I find them maddening! I'm afraid, as good as the idea of hanging your sweets from a rope is, that it is simply not going to be sufficient. Ants can crawl up walls and across ceilings. They'll get to the rope... I've even had them come in through my back door and make trails under my living room carpet, the go under the baseboards to get to the kitchen! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ants send out &quot;scout ants&quot; when they are hunting for food. One of three things will happen. If the ant returns home with food s/he lays down that well known chemical trail to tell the rest of the ants in the &quot;hill&quot; where the food was found so others can follow the path of the chemical. However, if the ant does not find food, it somehow (possibly a different chemical, not sure exactly) lets other ants know not to go that way, as there is no food to be found. But thirdly, the last outcome is that if the ant fails to return &quot;home&quot; (mostly likely because s/he's died), the ants will also not go &quot;there&quot;, so to speak. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So...your NUMBER one line of defense should be to be SURE that ALL SURFACES in ALL food areas (ANYWHERE food is prepared, kept, OR EATEN (dining table, desk tops, furniture)) are kept not just wiped down with a paper towel for crumb collections, but TRULY cleaned to erase ALL food particles AND traces! Many people think that if they use the kitchen sponge to wipe down the kitchen counter top that that will be sufficient. But most people don't properly/sufficiently rinse/wash their sponges or clothes that they use after wiping down counter tops and stove tops. ANY trace of food scent or particle left on whatever is being used to wipe up surfaces that was previously used to do the same is simply spreading a trail of yummies, so to speak, that will attract ants. It does NOT have to be something YOU can see! During the spring/summer months I will about once a week soak my kitchen sponge in a solution of water and apple cider vinegar. Just a small bowl of water big enough to hold the sponge or dish cloth with about 2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar will do a fantastic job of removing bacteria and viruses as well as removing the scent of food, and will leave the sponge smelling clean and fresh. I usually let mine soak over night and then rinse well the next morning. The other alternative is to put the sponge in the dishwasher when you run it and pour in about 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher. It'll clean the sponge as above and help keep the dishwasher clean to. That to could be done weekly. Keeping ants out is again, ALL about keeping things REALLY clean. Keep floors vacuumed and swept, daily if necessary. Second line of defense is going to be to keep ALL foods (including pet foods (pet food bowls cleaned too daily)) properly contained. My dog tends to eat half his food at a time (no matter how much I give him). If he fails to eat his food fast enough, it draws the ants. If there's anything but dry food in the bowl, I have to wash the bowl when he's done, or I get ants. Spilled kibble on the floor draws them. I leave my butter out on the counter, I like it soft. One year, the ants ate right through the wax paper wrapper! There were LITERALLY HOLES in the paper! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So bottom line, keep EVERYTHING spotless, crazy CLEAN and keep your sweets in an air tight container, maybe even refrigerated, and you MIGHT not have an influx of ants! I deal with them every year to some degree or another. I found three today. So, the fight is on. I wish you (and your sweets) much luck against the ants!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13550" LastActivityDate="2016-04-23T03:48:41.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="207" CreationDate="2016-04-24T01:22:26.363" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a potato cut in half or a slice of bread.&#xA;They work like sponges!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13561" LastActivityDate="2016-04-24T01:22:26.363" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11746" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11749" CreationDate="2016-04-24T08:18:10.920" Score="0" ViewCount="720" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many lizards in my home. And it seems like they have given birth to young ones. I have tried keeping peacock's feather. But it doesn't seem to have any effect on them. Are there any other ways to keep the lizards out of my home? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13565" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T02:56:14.000" Title="How to get rid of lizards from home?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-04-29T11:53:04.247" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11746" CreationDate="2016-04-24T12:10:17.240" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, you can.&#xA;You close all door in your home and window and If you find the lizards you can spray water to it. If it doesn't work you can follow this guide &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homeremediescare.com/16-easy-and-efficient-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-lizards-infestation/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;for escape lizards&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13571" LastActivityDate="2016-04-24T12:10:17.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11748" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6204" CreationDate="2016-04-24T14:24:38.290" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make an improvised adjustable spanner with a second nut and bolt. Turn the nut towards the head until the gap between the nut and the bolt head is about the same width as the head you are undoing. Fit it over and adjust until it squeezes the head your are undoing. Wear gloves or wrap the shaft of the second bolt thread and turn it like a spanner handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13573" LastActivityDate="2016-04-24T14:24:38.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11749" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11746" CreationDate="2016-04-24T15:32:09.977" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Step one is to find out how they are entering your home and fix this issue. What type of lizard are they? Knowing this will help in specifics regarding removal, as you will also need to eliminate food sources. Here is a good guide:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.getridofthings.com/pests/animals/get-rid-of-lizards/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.getridofthings.com/pests/animals/get-rid-of-lizards/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13572" LastEditorUserId="13676" LastEditDate="2016-04-29T02:56:14.000" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T02:56:14.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11750" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-24T17:48:47.150" Score="4" ViewCount="311" Body="&lt;p&gt;At times I forget the washed clothes in the washing machine which makes the clothes stink and more crushed. The beep from the machine indicating the end of wash is not sufficient to alert since it is not so loud enough to be heard. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anybody else also face this problem ? Does anybody have a solution for this? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13513" LastEditorUserId="12186" LastEditDate="2016-04-25T12:55:24.777" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T18:16:29.700" Title="How to not forget the washed clothes in the washing machine" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-05-02T13:04:36.653" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11751" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11750" CreationDate="2016-04-24T18:12:52.730" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I set a kitchen timer to go off about 20 minutes after the wash cycle will complete. That way, if I step out or I'm in the middle of doing something else, I get that second reminder that the load is done. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vEqeJ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vEqeJ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-04-24T18:18:42.990" LastActivityDate="2016-04-24T18:18:42.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11752" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6312" CreationDate="2016-04-24T23:11:55.640" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It can take 10 washings or more with white vinegar, baking soda, and an unscented detergent to get the Tide-like smell out of resale clothes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In some cases, I've had to give up and redonate the clothing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user13576" LastEditorUserId="1787" LastEditDate="2016-04-25T16:34:24.693" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T16:34:24.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11753" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11760" CreationDate="2016-04-25T10:04:18.663" Score="58" ViewCount="14732" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every morning when my alarm clock wakes me up, I need very badly to use the snooze function which turns off the alarm for some minutes and starts it again. This costs me 10-40 minutes every morning...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It doesn't matter how long I sleep. I just can't resist using it, but I'd rather like to get up on the first alarm or at least after the first snooze. I tried to simply not use it, but it failed and I fell asleep and slept too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem isn't that big when I get up at around noon. I don't like to get up early in the morning, but I have to. The sleeping duration also doesn't matter a lot. If I set my clock to 7 am after 8 hours of sleep it's much harder than 11 am after 8 hours of sleep. This also doesn't change when I permanently sleep from 11 pm to 7 am.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a good way to get rid of this habit?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Just to clarify:&lt;/strong&gt; I'm looking for any method. May it be some &lt;em&gt;physical&lt;/em&gt; hack (like using puzzle alarms or placing the clock unreachable from bed) or a &lt;em&gt;mental/non-physical&lt;/em&gt; one(setting up an urgent &lt;em&gt;ToDo&lt;/em&gt; right after the alarm goes). I write this because someone voted to close the question because it's off-topic (reason: it's a &lt;em&gt;brain hack&lt;/em&gt; question).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update (about answers):&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Thanks for the many good answers for now. A lot of them will help different types of people. The best for me so far are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;setup a situation where I urgently need to stand up and stay awake.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;practicing/conditioning by repeating the &lt;em&gt;go to bed and stand up on alarm&lt;/em&gt;-algorithm (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/04/how-to-get-up-right-away-when-your-alarm-goes-off/&quot;&gt;Blog post from comments&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13578" LastEditorUserId="13578" LastEditDate="2016-04-27T15:46:31.853" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T03:46:08.190" Title="How can I overcome using the snooze function of my alarm clock?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="18" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="22" ClosedDate="2016-05-02T13:04:27.667" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T11:53:51.820" Score="25" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use 12 alarm clocks, each one ringing 5 seconds after the previous one, and each one being further away than the last. This way, you would have to get up, walk over, shut off, go to bed, immediately get up, walk over, shut off, go to bed, immediately get up, walk over, shut off, etc. until you get to the point where the next one rings before you even get to bed and before you know it you're up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13581" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T11:53:51.820" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11755" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T12:33:58.417" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd suggest seeing a doctor to be evaluated for depression.  Depression can change your sleep patterns and make it very difficult, even if fully awake, to get out of bed.  It can also masquerade as sleep deprivation, or &lt;em&gt;vice versa&lt;/em&gt;, and have other physical symptoms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No, not really a lifehack, but there's no lifehack that will solve your problem if you're so depressed you just go back to bed no matter how hard you have to work to shut off the alarm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, if you're medically certain that depression isn't the cause, you might explore hypnosis.  It's very commonly used to overcome bad habits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-04-25T13:57:59.267" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T13:57:59.267" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11756" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13730" CreationDate="2016-04-25T13:14:25.890" Score="2" ViewCount="2429" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm searching for ways to carry my wedding ring on my person when I want to remove it from my finger. (The band is an indestructible, smooth, wedding band.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The difficulty is that the band has to stay with me, and not injure me, during extreme physical activity, soaked in sweat; running, inverted positions, swinging from hands, swimming and any other movement you can think of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for ideas that do not involve bags or backpacks of any type (including the &quot;small personal items&quot; belts that runners often use.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best I've come up with, is to tie it into the drawstring of my pants or bathing-suit. This has the slight drawback of requiring me to be aware when untieing the pants so as not to drop the ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12348" LastActivityDate="2016-08-04T15:24:00.903" Title="Way to carry a wedding band on your person when it's not on your finger" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;jewelry&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11758" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11756" CreationDate="2016-04-25T14:37:27.683" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only viable option is to use (water resistant) tape. Wrap it around your arm and put the wedding band under it. It's even safer if you wrap it twice and put the band in between the two layers. This will probably work well but it's a bit uncomfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13578" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T14:37:27.683" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11756" CreationDate="2016-04-25T14:40:36.210" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Presuming you have a safe place already to store things like ID, credit cards, and cell phone, it seems like the sensible thing to do is to leave your ring there, perhaps in an inner pocket of your wallet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T14:40:36.210" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T14:45:45.693" Score="30" Body="&lt;p&gt;Obviously you do wake up and you are already in such a good shape that you manage to hit the snooze button (and not the finally-off button). So you might also realize that there is not yet an absolute need to get up immediately but you can post-pone this to some minutes later without much of a risk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So that exactly is where your issue is. You need to pull yourself together to  get up. Being sleepy is extremely counter-productive here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What worked for me is to introduce an urgent need to get up &lt;strong&gt;right now&lt;/strong&gt;, not a minute or two later. This can be achieved with two easy hacks:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Set the alarm to the latest possible time&lt;/strong&gt; when you really really need to get up to just about make it to get to work in time. You know you will be late if you had pressed on snooze only once.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do not use an alarm with a snooze button&lt;/strong&gt;. You will then know that you will oversleep if you turn it off. This alone will help you a lot to actually get up, and not to go back to bed again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, if we are lucky, we can try to slowly re-adjust our sleep/wake cycle by getting to bed earlier. This can not be done with one or two tries but it needs several days if not weeks. It then may help to better wake up in the morning but it is at the cost of losing all our evenings (which was the main reason it did not work out for me).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="2274" LastEditDate="2016-04-26T14:00:13.063" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T14:00:13.063" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11761" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T15:11:58.823" Score="8" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Is there any good way to get rid of this habit?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disable the snooze function. On some high-end alarms (and several smartphone apps) this is possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On most alarms, there is a dedicated button with a snooze function. A judicious application of Superglue will prevent the snooze button from ever working again. I'd recommend several very small applications leaving time for the glue to cure, to prevent Superglue from leaking into the clock's innards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is a touch button or the button is flush and waterproof, you can find some rigid, flat object (e.g. a coin) that can be glued over it to prevent it from being activated. This has the advantage that the function can be restored afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update: I have a Fitbit Flex thingy that can be set to vibrate on your wrist at a set time. It hasn't a snooze function and turning it off is next to impossible if it's inside a cloth bracelet. Any reprogramming requires flipping out a Bluetooth smartphone. If you're sensitive to a buzzer next to your skin, that might be an option. Of course you need to sleep with the thing on, which might not be everyone's cup of tea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13584" LastEditorUserId="13584" LastEditDate="2016-04-25T22:41:59.170" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T22:41:59.170" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11762" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T15:17:08.973" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you use a real alarm clock, open it up and remove the snooze button, covering up the hole so you don't stick your fingers inside or press the remaining button.  The temptation to silence it instead must be resisted - probably by having the clock well away from the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use an alarm app on your phone, replace the stock one with an app that doesn't have a snooze, or one that makes you do something significant to silence it.  Here's an &lt;a href=&quot;http://theinformr.co.uk/features/alarm-clock-apps-android/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;old list&lt;/a&gt; of such apps; some make you walk around before they'll shut up, others just allow you to disable the snooze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people swear by &quot;dawn alarm clocks&quot; that increase the brightness of a lamp before sounding the alarm.  The only one I have any experience of was overpriced junk -- not even reliable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whatever approach you take, you should regard it as training.  So when your no-snooze alarm goes off, you get out of bed and get moving.  Leave the room if possible perhaps a second alarm in another room (battery powered in the bathroom) would get you moving.  &lt;em&gt;Do not even sit on the bed&lt;/em&gt; (e.g. to dress) until the evening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4036" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T15:17:08.973" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11763" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T16:19:22.553" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Potentially a problem with &quot;blue&quot; light. Light from TV/tablet/phone keeps your brain active, as late into the night as you use them. I use apps like Twilight on Android, and another for my PC. Still working on a solution for TV.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13587" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T16:19:22.553" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11764" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-25T16:32:39.597" Score="1" ViewCount="13004" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I easily cut a thick paving slab/flag-stone to the size I need without specialised tools?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The slab is around 2 inches thick, and very heavy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are similar to the image below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DVmhO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DVmhO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Decorative patio paving slabs&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-09-26T12:46:02.277" LastActivityDate="2017-09-26T12:46:02.277" Title="Cut a paving slab easily?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11765" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T16:40:03.160" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Check emails and / or Facebook as soon as the alarm rings. We all have an urge to read the unread messages or look for notifications. This makes you read. Once you read, your mind wakes up... And it seems boring to go back to sleep as the mind is already awake and you can't sleep again, but just lying with eyes closed. Eventually, you just want to leave the bed and there is no point hitting snooze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I always keep the laptop on and earphones plugged in. It distracts me from thinking about unnecessary things and go to sleep. When I want to wake up after the alarm rings, I check Facebook and emails.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13588" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2016-04-25T21:48:42.243" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T21:48:42.243" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11766" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T16:47:01.547" Score="50" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the alarm clock on the other side of the room so you have to physically get up out of bed and turn it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the device you use for an alarm clock supports multiple alarms also set another alarm to go off at one minute after the main target time so if you do just turn it off and go back to bed you will have to get up again more or less straightaway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6911" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T16:47:01.547" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11767" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T16:51:25.750" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that putting my alarm away from my bed and &lt;em&gt;immediately&lt;/em&gt; jumping into the shower works for me. The less I think about it the better. By the time I've realised I'm awake, I'm already half-ready to face the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13585" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T16:51:25.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11768" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T16:51:33.813" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Move the alarm clock across the room.  When I physically have to get out of bed I am better about not falling back asleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, feed a cat/dog/fish/velociraptor first thing in the morning.  They like schedules as well, so it makes sense.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11032" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T16:51:33.813" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11764" CreationDate="2016-04-25T17:23:41.520" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A heavy hammer (3-4 lb head) and a broad cold chisel are the only really sensible way to cut a stone that heavy, short of industrial tools, and I don't know that I'd call them specialized -- but you can buy them cheaply at an import tool store or home improvement &quot;big box&quot;.  The only practical alternative is a saw or angle grinder with a carbide or diamond wheel mounted, and this is much noisier and more expensive, not to mention a dry saw produces huge volumes of dust you shouldn't inhale.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To cut, just use the hammer and chisel to score a line a few millimeters deep where you want the cut, then put a rod (shovel handle works) under the cut line, and stand with your feet on either side of the cut line, as far from the line as the stone will allow.  If necessary, have a helper tap near your feet with the hammer, or stike the chisel in the precut groove.  The stone will break pretty cleanly at the scored line, and you can clean up any remaining irregularities easily with the chisel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T17:23:41.520" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11772" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11756" CreationDate="2016-04-25T17:57:28.307" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;wear a chain around your neck and slide the ring onto it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, get a mini-clip and attach it to your house or car keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13592" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T17:57:28.307" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11774" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T19:56:55.197" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;The goal here is to make yourself wake up before you can turn off the alarm. There are a lot of ways to do that, one of which has already been suggested.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move the alarm clock across the room. This is simple but may not be effective enough for you.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buy a new alarm clock with an annoyance feature built in. There are alarm clocks that require you &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B004PHQBSE&quot;&gt;shoot a target&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B012A4IXES&quot;&gt;find a tiny drone&lt;/a&gt; it just fired, or &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B004MSMUGI&quot;&gt;find the entire clock&lt;/a&gt; which has rolled off somewhere. This option will cost you money but it will also ensure there's a delay between the alarm going off and you being able to hit snooze.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Build / buy a small box with plenty of holes to let out the noise. Put the alarm clock in the box and lock it shut, adding a clasp and padlock if the box doesn't have a lock. Put the key somewhere else like another room.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you shower in the morning, put the alarm clock in your bathroom. You might decide that it's easier to get into the shower than back to bed as the shower is so close and hot water would be so nice right now.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1377" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T19:56:55.197" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11775" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-25T20:01:49.353" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;in a comment you mentioned that your girlfriend might want to sleep in longer than you, this could be part of the problem, if she sleeps in longer she may want to stay up later and counteract you trying to get to bed on time and waking up on time, thus the snooze button.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;if you get up together than it is going to be easier for both of you to get on schedule, and probably help other aspects of your life together as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;there are a lot of things in life that are easier to accomplish when you do them with other people, this is one of those things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;another thing is that you need to be excited to get up, excited for the day.  look forward to getting up in the morning. look forward to a new day.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;these things will help you get out of the habit of using the snooze button, and may help you get to the point where your body wakes you after it has enough sleep without the need for the alarm clock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8228" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T20:01:49.353" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11756" CreationDate="2016-04-25T20:09:54.207" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a very small S-biner. Attach it somewhere on your person, and attach your wedding band to the other side as needed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shown below is a picture of this on a belt loop, holding keys instead of a wedding band. This should be quite secure, especially with the &quot;locking&quot; S-biner shown. If all you have is a bathing suit drawstring, you can tie it on to half of the biner, and clip on the ring when needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.niteize.com/product/S-Biner-SlideLock.asp&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q6ZnL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12569" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T20:09:54.207" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11777" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11792" CreationDate="2016-04-25T21:45:32.567" Score="12" ViewCount="4400" Body="&lt;p&gt;When a computer need to be replaced, I remove the hard disk. However it seems a hell of a job to physically destroy the hard disk without heavy tools, which i don't have. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is a safe way to destroy all a hard disk?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13590" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-12-27T20:00:04.060" LastActivityDate="2018-12-28T09:16:18.827" Title="How can I safely destroy a hard disk?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11778" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11777" CreationDate="2016-04-25T22:05:27.580" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hard disks/drives have platters inside of them on which data is stored. Destroying these platters is all you need to do to make the data unrecoverable. These platters are generally made from aluminum, ceramic or glass. Shattering them by smashing them with a hammer, or throwing them against the wall will do the trick most of the time, but the FBI has been known to recover data by painstakingly rebuilding the disks and piecing together data they can extract from it, so if you really want to be sure of it being gone, make a nice hot fire and toss the hard drive into it to melt the platters into something completely unsalvageable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; when burning stuff, especially stuff not generally meant to be burned, you should be extremely careful that nothing explodes, and that the fire does not spread to places you do not want the fire going.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T22:05:27.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11779" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11777" CreationDate="2016-04-25T22:12:37.957" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to burn it, or don't have a fireplace that can contain a fire. Another way of rendering it useless is using acid. Hydrofluoric acid can burn through glass, some ceramics, and reacts with metals, so it should do the trick to destroy it, however it is extremely dangerous to handle, as it is a &quot;contact-poison that causes deep, initially painless burns which result in permanent tissue death. It also interferes with calcium metabolism, which means that exposure to it can and does cause cardiac arrest (heart attack) and death.  Contact with as little as 160 square centimeters (25 square inches) of skin can kill – that’s about the area of the palm of your hand&quot; (&lt;a href=&quot;https://thechronicleflask.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/the-acid-that-really-does-eat-through-everything/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T22:12:37.957" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11780" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11777" CreationDate="2016-04-25T22:15:56.080" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't like extreme measures, and just want to protect it against the average Joe, simply open the hard disk with a screw driver and mash the disks with a hammer or some other similar object. Once broken/damaged, not many people will have the time, nor the means to extract any data from it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastActivityDate="2016-04-25T22:15:56.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11777" CreationDate="2016-04-25T22:36:59.083" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TL;DR probably you don't need to, unless you want visual, physical proof of data loss.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chances are that what you really want to do is &quot;be sure it cannot be read&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you've probably heard that &lt;strong&gt;deleting files or formatting the disk&lt;/strong&gt; is not enough to prevent data recovery. You may even have heard that there are techniques capable of reading the content of a completely overwritten disk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first is true: deletion and formatting is almost always just a &quot;marking of the space as available&quot;, but the contents is not immediately lost, and can be &quot;undeleted&quot;, or recovered almost in its entirety as long as nothing else was written over that suddenly &quot;available&quot; space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recovering &lt;em&gt;overwritten&lt;/em&gt; data on the other hand, while theoretically possible due to the physical HDD characteristics, requires significant means, a long time, and costs lots of money. It's also highly likely that it would not work (or cost even more) on modern hard disks where data is more tightly packed, redundancy is lower, and microscopic examination proportionally more difficult. Also, a modern hard disk is several orders of magnitude larger (in data size) than the first models where tunnel  microscopy recovery was demonstrated feasible, which makes data recovery a seek for a much stealthier needle inside a much larger haystack. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would only be conceivable for government-level operations (think San Bernardino iPhone unlocking). Is &lt;em&gt;this&lt;/em&gt; really a plausible threat scenario for you?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Safe erasure (professional tools)&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is not, then &lt;strong&gt;simple overwriting should be enough&lt;/strong&gt;. Just grab a DiskEraser boot CD, or SafeDelete, &lt;a href=&quot;https://dban.org/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Darik's Boot And Nuke&lt;/a&gt; (DBAN), or any of several such utilities. You plug the CD in the drive, boot from it, answer a couple of questions (or even none) and let the utility chug along, overwriting some hundred gigabytes per hour or more depending on disk and CPU.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pros: while the disk is obviously not &quot;as new&quot;, it is possibly still useable - &lt;strong&gt;sellable&lt;/strong&gt;, even. Any replaced obsoleted PC is still in working condition. Both the PC and the hard disk can be used for something else (if the disk has still a reasonable life expectancy, it can e.g. be placed in an external USB enclosure and used for backups). There are several charities that will accept in donation, or &quot;purchase&quot; the unit for a symbolic price, avoiding you all the hassle of electronic waste disposal (which would &lt;em&gt;still&lt;/em&gt; be needed if you sandblasted, drilled or smashed the platters).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cons: much slower than e.g. driving a large iron spike &lt;em&gt;through&lt;/em&gt; the magnetic data platters. But if you have several PCs to get rid of, you can let them go in parallel. Two minutes to boot each, two hours erasure, and in three hours you have zapped twelve machines, which works up to a quarter hour per machine; more or less the same time it takes to physically extract each hard disk and subject it to the Van Helsing decommissioning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Physical destruction of the magnetic platters&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTE&lt;/strong&gt;: I've been advised that the Van Helsing decommissioning is &lt;strong&gt;NOT RELIABLE&lt;/strong&gt; against those same techniques that allow recovering data from overwritten media. Those methods &lt;strong&gt;do not require an intact surface&lt;/strong&gt;, which is why &quot;ultra-safe deletion&quot; does not simply shred the magnetic platters but has them burnt to ash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the situation is like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;                            Overwriting       Spiking      Incineration&#xA;Average opposition             ENOUGH          ENOUGH         ENOUGH&#xA;Three-Letter Agencies           MAYBE        NOT ENOUGH       ENOUGH&#xA;Three-Letter Agencies        &#xA;w/time and LOTS of money     NOT ENOUGH      NOT ENOUGH       ENOUGH&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, a spiked hard disk is immediately recognizable as &quot;decommissioned&quot;, which gives a certain additional procedural safety; it is much less likely to happen that hard disk is accidentally left undecommissioned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative to the &quot;Van Helsing decommissioning&quot; could be, since you need to disassemble all the platters if you want to safely spike them through, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzkffGt0wNw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;put them in a microwave oven&lt;/a&gt;, separately. The conductive surface will be thoroughly demagnetized (and stray currents will actually burn it through in several places). The platters will be mechanically intact (with visible burn marks), no splinters or cutty bits exposed, and the data on them will be even more unrecoverable than if you had drilled a hole through them (the smoke is probably unsafe to inhale).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13584" LastEditorUserId="13584" LastEditDate="2018-12-28T09:16:18.827" LastActivityDate="2018-12-28T09:16:18.827" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="11783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2002" CreationDate="2016-04-26T00:10:19.847" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't have foil or if that doesn't work (for the asker or anyone looking here for an answer), I recommend a jug of water. I know from experience that the water amplifies the signal well, and should work in your case. Try a two liter (or 1 gallon) jug filled with plain tap water, and place it next to the router. It may not seem like much, but the water molecules amplify the signal of the Wi-Fi. I currently have this setup to increase the range to an upstairs room in my house, and devices receive Wi-Fi where they didn't before. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user13604" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T00:10:19.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11777" CreationDate="2016-04-26T00:30:31.213" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are &lt;em&gt;powerful&lt;/em&gt; rare-earth magnets in most disk drives, so simply unscrew the case and salvage the magnets. Merely removing or even touching the platter will probably make it unreadable, due to contamination from dust and hands, but if you want to ensure a thorough job, pass one of those magnets along the surface. The platter also makes a decent first-surface mirror.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T00:30:31.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11764" CreationDate="2016-04-26T03:36:26.297" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the material is too thick for Zeiss' method (which works really well), you can move up to the next level of cutting/breaking rock. You will need an impact hammer, a sledge hammer (or other very heavy headed hammer), and some metal wedges (steel works best).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using the impact hammer, drill holes along the axis of where you want the rock to break. The depth of the holes will depend on the material you are separating, and other factors, like how much of the rock is covered or buried. After drilling the holes, insert two wedges against the side of the holes. Insert a third wedge between them. Striking the third wedge into the rock will start a crack formation. Repeat in the other hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method should work well for most large garden sized rocks. This method is not good for very small rocks (maybe less than a 1 inch (~2 centimeters) diameter).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTyFfKgyRaE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;video demonstrating this method&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug_and_feather&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikipedia also has a much more detailed description of the process with pictures&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Plug and feather, also known as plugs and wedges, feather and wedges, wedges and shims, pins and feathers and feather and tare, refers to a technique and a three-piece tool set used to split stone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T03:36:26.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11777" CreationDate="2016-04-26T07:39:25.843" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In a company i worked, we used a &lt;strong&gt;Drilling Machine&lt;/strong&gt;. Works pretty well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13578" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T07:39:25.843" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11788" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11764" CreationDate="2016-04-26T08:39:26.877" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An angle grinder with a cutting wheel works, and is less likely to break the slab than the hammer and chisel method. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T08:39:26.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11789" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-26T08:45:36.410" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The method that I used to break my addition to the snooze function was to set two alarms. The first would be appropriate for the entire household to hear, such as the default phone alarm. &lt;strong&gt;The second alarm was set to be something very embarrassing that I did not want others to hear.&lt;/strong&gt; This way, I would be forced to get up and disable the alarms, lest the second alarm go off and my children hear the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Does_Dallas&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;terrible soundtrack (NSFW)&lt;/a&gt; that I put on the second alarm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The OP mentions that other people live in the house, namely his grilfriend. So the linked soundtrack may or may not be appropriate, but a creative person could always find &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYD-JK1La-k&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;other things which should not be heard (NSFW)&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1458" LastEditorUserId="8228" LastEditDate="2016-04-26T23:55:32.450" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T23:55:32.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11777" CreationDate="2016-04-26T08:48:17.907" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a few reasonable ways to do this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Destroying the platters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hard drives work by using magnetized platters. The easiest way to destroy these would be to simply open the hard drive casing (often doable with nearby screwdrivers) and pour something like sand into the case. Often, just opening the case and getting dust on the platters will ruin them, but I assume you want to be &lt;em&gt;extra&lt;/em&gt; sure. You could also use sandpaper to fully destroy the platter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Destroying the data&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, you can destroy the data by using something like &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dban.org/&quot;&gt;Darik's Boot 'n Nuke&lt;/a&gt;, this will repeatedly write over each byte to the point where data cannot be recovered, but the drive is still usable. This is my preferred method, but be very careful with DBAN - If you accidentally nuke the wrong drive, that data is gone. I would advise dedicating a machine to nuking disks so every disk attached can be safely destroyed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13612" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T08:48:17.907" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11791" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11750" CreationDate="2016-04-26T09:05:30.570" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to Roberts answer, most people walk around with their phone these days - Simply set a timer on your phone. Even if it isn't on you, it can usually be heard around the house assuming the volume is set to high.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13612" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T09:05:30.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11777" CreationDate="2016-04-26T10:13:19.530" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I drive a 4&quot; nail through the casing, near the motor. With a hammer and a bit of wood under the drive, it's easy. No need to open the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a nail gun, it is perfectly capable of driving nails into a hard drive platter (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bpX8YvNg6Y&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2317" LastEditorUserId="90" LastEditDate="2016-04-27T23:45:20.053" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T23:45:20.053" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11793" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11777" CreationDate="2016-04-26T11:26:14.393" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simpler than some of the other methods, but more secure and reliable than the simpler methods, is to disassemble the drive (as explained in other answers), then use abrasives, i.e. sandpaper or similar, to remove the magnetic coating from the platters.  The material of the platters themselves, whether glass, ceramic, or aluminum, is non-magnetic (it has to be, or it would interfere with data storage in the coating).  So, no coating, no data.  Done!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T11:26:14.393" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11794" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11661" CreationDate="2016-04-26T11:46:38.720" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy an Alum shaving block. These are very cheap, and when you make them wet, and then rub them (softly) over the cut, the alum will make it close.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use one when shaving with a cut-throat razor. Not necessarily because of cuts, but it also helps with irritation I find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13623" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T11:46:38.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-26T13:14:13.233" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My personal method is not to use a traditional alarm clock. They are typically not very configurable at all. Instead I use my android smartphone's alarm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It gives me the option to enable or disable the snooze feature for each alarm: my morning alarm has it disabled. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also set a limit to the number of snoozes, and set the length of the snoozes, etc. So if you wanted to set your alarm for 15 minutes earlier, to allow yourself a single snooze of 15 minutes (9 minutes has never felt like the right length for me, but all alarm clocks use it!), you could.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It also has the feature to require me to solve a simple puzzle before turning off: press four randomly-numbered buttons in increasing order.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It also has the feature that I can set the alarm to something that slowly gets louder, rousing me gently, rather than jolting me and my wife awake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With these features, I don't have a problem getting up. And I will never go back to a LED alarm clock with infinite 9-minute snoozes and a ghastly beeping alarm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2801" LastEditorUserId="1469" LastEditDate="2016-04-26T17:01:42.130" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T17:01:42.130" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11796" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11777" CreationDate="2016-04-26T14:24:40.627" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You are not supposed to throw away those computer parts, you should recycle them just like how you would recycle your batteries. Find recycling places in your city that takes computers and electronics. Wipe/Format your hard drive so it doesn't have your information on there and send it away to be recycled. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T14:24:40.627" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11797" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-26T14:57:39.977" Score="3" ViewCount="215" Body="&lt;p&gt;Currently I'm living on 33 m². That means that there's no space at all for a tumble dryer, meaning I have to dry all wash on a rack. Including, unfortunately, towels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've noticed that those towels get terribly scruffy, whereas they didn't when being dried in a tumble dryer. I've tried fabric softener and vinegar, but neither helps to keep my towels smooth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to prevent being scratched to pieces after showering?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12058" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T02:55:53.517" Title="Prevent scruffy towels" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11798" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11729" CreationDate="2016-04-26T15:19:08.397" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the cat's over six months old, it doesn't need lunch - in fact, once a day is quite adequate, but put food down in the morning and more when you get home. For if you're away for longer than a day, you'll need a timed cat feeder as mentioned elsewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T15:19:08.397" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11797" CreationDate="2016-04-26T17:08:01.910" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Historically, laundry (including towels) was hung on clothes lines in the outdoors where the wind and other elements would jostle the clothes sufficiently to soften them up. In the absence of a yard to place a dedicated clothes line, apartments usually included a pulley system from window to window strung across the streets and alleys to give folks the space they needed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yard_of_a_tenement_at_Park_Ave._LOC_det.4a28182.jpg#/media/File:Yard_of_a_tenement_at_Park_Ave._LOC_det.4a28182.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8uPoh.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;Apartment living in NYC circa 1900, courtesy &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenement&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In modern times, such sites are less common (or you may simply not have that space), but the premise behind these techniques might spur further ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T17:08:01.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11797" CreationDate="2016-04-26T19:31:56.867" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to make sure to rinse off all the detergent and there's none left on the towel before you dry it. Sometimes the washer doesn't give it a completely thorough rinse enough to get ALL the detergent off. If you are not using a tumbler dryer, just make sure to give extra rinse to the towel before hanging it up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-04-26T19:31:56.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11801" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-26T22:01:28.123" Score="2" ViewCount="1918" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some of those frozen dinners that you cook in the oven (they can be cooked in the microwave but the quality is crap comparatively). The directions say to put the dinner on a sheet pan and place in the oven. Therein lies the problem. I don't have a sheet pan. I don't really have any &quot;oven&quot; pans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I use as a replacement?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9783" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T04:23:43.477" Title="Replacement for a sheet pan" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11801" CreationDate="2016-04-26T23:13:03.603" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have some aluminum foil, you can double up a few sheets of it to make a substitute &quot;pan&quot; out of the foil. If you wish for it to be a bit sturdier, you can take some sturdy cardboard and wrap it in the foil. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; be aware that if you are cooking near 400 degrees Fahrenheit or above, the cardboard could catch on fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11641" LastEditorUserId="11641" LastEditDate="2016-04-27T01:39:50.163" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T01:39:50.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11777" CreationDate="2016-04-26T23:40:48.767" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You mentioned you don't have any heavy tools around. However, if you have a sidewalk or other un-damagaible solid surface in your area, you could put the drive in a bag of some kind (to contain pieces) and drop it as hard as possible on the surface several times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, in the area where I live, there are services that will destroy it for you (but obviously, if you want it done free, it's best to do it yourself).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have done that, you should take it some place that can recycle the contents of the drive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2016-04-28T01:25:17.950" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T01:25:17.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11805" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11750" CreationDate="2016-04-27T00:18:34.507" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you like home automation (as I do), you could add a &lt;a href=&quot;http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51anbYLBR0L._SY355_.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;magnetic door contact sensor&lt;/a&gt; to your washing mashine door, let opening the tray set an alarm and opening the lid disable the alarm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That alarm should be delayed and repeat of course. You can also use IFTTT's Maker channel to easily send you push notifications.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You actually gave me an idea on what to do next. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11628" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T00:18:34.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11806" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11648" CreationDate="2016-04-27T00:55:01.560" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming you are not &lt;em&gt;forced&lt;/em&gt; to use a duster, I'd suggest cleaning the boards with water in the following way: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are special tools designed to clean windows one is called t-bar and  &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squeegee&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;squeegee&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You first make the mop reasonably wet, swipe over the board &lt;em&gt;horizontally&lt;/em&gt;, beginning at the top and then going down (with slight overlap). Then you take the squeegee and dry it in the same pattern (also with slight overlap).&#xA;This method is much faster (around 30s for 5m^2) than it sounds, I'd argue even faster than using a duster. My teachers regularly do this even during the lectures and it is not disruptive at all. The downside is that some water will run down the board, but most boards have a small sill to catch it; there it can be soaked up with a towel. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd suggest buying a rather large (~50cm) t-bar and mop and a smaller squeegee so you only have to apply reasonable force to get the necessary pressure. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13647" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T00:55:01.560" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11807" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11810" CreationDate="2016-04-27T03:03:00.030" Score="7" ViewCount="222" Body="&lt;p&gt;One has many keys on a keyring. The keys are more-or-less identical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iEs5S.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iEs5S.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;keyring&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can one modify a key to make it stand out from the others when rifling through them with one's fingers? It is dark and any visual distinctions cannot be perceived.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Related:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/9614/what-is-a-good-way-to-organise-and-identify-keys-on-a-keyring&quot;&gt;Lifehacks SE: &lt;em&gt;What is a good way to organise and identify keys on a keyring?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of the answers contain visual distinctions (nail polish, permanent markers, colored key caps, stickers, spray paint, etc.). Drilling holes and filing notches into the keys were recommended, but this is a hassle and requires special tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13651" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T11:52:45.183" Title="What are ways to modify a key for tactile differentiation?" Tags="&lt;keys&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11808" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11801" CreationDate="2016-04-27T04:23:43.477" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used oven safe glass plates (Corningware brand in the US) when I needed a low top pan. You will need to be extremely careful as they can be heavy. When dropped and hot, they can shatter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T04:23:43.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11807" CreationDate="2016-04-27T06:12:30.897" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The visual approach that also works in the dark:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For one single key, a plastic cap or ring (costs a few cents at a hardware store) is probably the easiest solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My choice though would be nailpolish - there are some that have a sandy or grainy or rubbery texture and I have some already at hand. So the one that doesn't slip when grabbed is the key in question. Ask a girlfriend if she can spare a few drops, if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2016-04-27T06:26:23.520" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T06:26:23.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11807" CreationDate="2016-04-27T06:20:35.770" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The geometrical approach:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For someone who does not want to modify the key itself, use a deliberate disorder:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all keys are on one ring, have all keys oriented in the same direction, the one to be found in the dark in the opposing direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For multiple rings like in your question, put the special key on it's own ring. If more keys are alone on a ring, use a short &quot;chain&quot; of &lt;em&gt;two&lt;/em&gt; rings so that the one is singeled out or slip a tiny object like a bead onto the key ring. This should not add much bulk to the key ring like a special pendant might.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T06:20:35.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11811" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11797" CreationDate="2016-04-27T06:38:04.863" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The tumbler softens your towel by &quot;massaging&quot; the fibers while drying so that the towels don't get stiff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On vacations I have mimicked that by &lt;strong&gt;scrunching, kneading or twisting the stiff towel a few times in different directions&lt;/strong&gt; before using it, which will at least make them somewhat softer. Hoping for the extra-fluffy tumbler-dried feel is probably too much to expect here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works especially well if you have to line-dry without lots of wind (which would do a similar job) and you manage to get that point where the towel is still very slightly damp, redistributing the remaining humidity helps softening the fibers. Repeat with the dry towels, if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="13676" LastEditDate="2016-04-29T02:55:53.517" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T02:55:53.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="425" CreationDate="2016-04-27T11:04:15.607" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw something on TV about this (nothing to do with the type of laces).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The space scientist &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.uk/#q=dr+maggie+aderin-pocock&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock&lt;/a&gt; said that most people tie their shoe laces the wrong way. The right way will make the laces tighter and more secure while also looking better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, she said that instead of going clockwise with the non-looped lace, you go anti-clockwise [?]. You know you've done it correctly when the 'ears' sit right.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could probably find the episode of the show, it's called &quot;Duck Quacks Don't Echo&quot;. It was the episode with the welsh comedian, Rhod Gilbert.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for me, my mother taught me to do laces differently to everyone else. I didn't even notice until years later. My mother taught me to just make two hoops and tie them together, so that is what I have always done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9577" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T11:04:15.607" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11807" CreationDate="2016-04-27T11:30:42.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use woolen threads of different colors to differentiate the keys. That will not only help you differentiate your keys but also looks colorful and elegent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13513" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T11:30:42.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-27T11:47:01.557" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pushing the snooze button so many times is not an addiction(what you call). It signifies how lazy and irresponsible you are. You don't need a life hack for the reason. All you need is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;motivation&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;(no offence).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drink lots of water before sleep so that you will wake up to pee. Once you get into washroom make sure you don't come back and sleep. Rather brush your teeth and finish your morning ablutions and get back to your work.&#xA;This is what i do my self everyday. It helps! &lt;em&gt;Time is precious&lt;/em&gt; make the best use of it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13513" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T11:47:01.557" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11807" CreationDate="2016-04-27T11:52:45.183" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could dip the head of the key in a rubber coating product (google &quot;dip rubber coating&quot; for example products).  This would give you a visual and a tactile way to distinguish the key.  These products are also commonly used to put a nice non-slip grip on tool handles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A cheaper alternative would be to dip it in rubber cement, but I'm not sure how well it would hold up over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T11:52:45.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11820" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10660" CreationDate="2016-04-27T15:03:56.883" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lacking data I cannot be sure, but the metallic taste most probably comes from residue soap components (bases, the soap itself, proteinases ...) all of which can be washed away with water and a little scrubbing with your hand. I highly assume a dishwater save metal is also reasonably inert and therefore has no distinct taste. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13647" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T15:03:56.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11750" CreationDate="2016-04-27T16:27:59.153" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just put an alarm in your phone when you put in the laundry for approximately 1 hour. Snooze it or next time set it later if the machine isn't finished yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T16:27:59.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11822" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11750" CreationDate="2016-04-27T18:16:29.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The phone alarm has been suggested before. But often I start the machine and then go out. So when the alarm beeps, I'm not at home to open it and I forget it later. So I put the alarm to the time at which I know I'll return.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience clothes can be wet inside the machine for up to 12 hours before they start to smell. Also, insted of a normal softener, use a hygienic softener, which destroys 99,9% of bacteria. Bacteria are the source of the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13671" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T18:16:29.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11823" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-27T18:28:29.097" Score="0" ViewCount="27" Body="&lt;p&gt;the protector of the 3.5 mm pin which is designed to bend slight amount, has sheared off. The spring hack seemed to work for few days. It held the pin cover firmly. but unfortunately in the train the spring with wire got pulled ,that time the spring's sharp edge removed the covering part. Thus I cam conclude that the spring hack failed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;the headphone functions properly. but I don't want to lose that headphone yet so some protection is needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can be done to it?&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CDtSG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CDtSG.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T19:00:00.977" Title="head phone wire strengthening part sheared off" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="11" ClosedDate="2016-04-27T20:41:01.003" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11738" CreationDate="2016-04-27T20:00:38.037" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak it in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heinzvinegar.com/products-distilled-white-vinegar.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;distilled white vinegar&lt;/a&gt; for a few minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar can be used to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHKxJTxyzP8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;remove&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://sciencebob.com/clean-pennies-with-vinegar/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;corrosion&lt;/a&gt;. Dip the end of the corroded cable in a small amount of distilled white vinegar for a few minutes. If the corrosion is really bad, the end of the cable may have to be soaked for an hour or more. After removing the end of the cable from the vinegar, baking soda can be used to neutralize any remaining acid. Any remaining corrosion can be removed using steel wool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope that expanded answer is elaborate enough for &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/10202/just-do-it&quot;&gt;Just Do It&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13676" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-04-27T22:31:40.037" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11826" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-28T00:16:43.373" Score="1" ViewCount="77" Body="&lt;p&gt;We are moving across a continent, and planning on staying with relatives until we rent an apartment or house.  As such, we decided to only keep a few items like clothes and computer, in a suitcase, and pack the rest of our household items in a container and have it shipped and stored until we are ready to move in somewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it sufficient to pack clothes in cardboard boxes, pack the container, and expect no smell like mildew or insect or rodent damage to form?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The container is made of plywood with a waterproof seal on top, so it should stay dry and breathable (U-Box from u-haul)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We are moving to, thus the container will be stored in, Ohio, for at least 3 weeks, possibly up to 10.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13682" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T17:17:59.773" Title="How should I store clothes to prevent animal damage and smell?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11829" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-28T08:59:24.653" Score="1" ViewCount="498" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used sticker remover liquid to get some sticker glue off my camelbak chute bottle. Glue did come off, and left a coating of rough white residue. This can be seen on the following photos. &#xA;When scratching it on its thickest point with my nail, it does go away a bit. Any suggestions what this is, and how to remove it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(photos were too big to attach)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwWW_3znHFp7eXU3ZkdHTS1OS1E&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwWW_3znHFp7eXU3ZkdHTS1OS1E&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwWW_3znHFp7alpwdEkzT2pLTnM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwWW_3znHFp7alpwdEkzT2pLTnM&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13694" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T15:09:11.660" Title="Camelbak bottle VS sticker remover" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11831" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11829" CreationDate="2016-04-28T12:05:47.703" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is very common thing to happen. If the material is rubber/ plastic based, immersing it into hot water could help. You can try scrubbing it of while the area is submerged in hot water. Please note that the bottle is resistant to hot water. Also, do not over heat the water as it may damage the bottle, as well as burn your hand. The paper residue might not vanish instantly. You might have to do this a couple of times. The residue should vanish after a few days of usage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I would advice you not to scratch it off using anything points, as you may end up damaging the bottle, or leaving on it scratch marks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way into to moisten the area and &lt;strong&gt;Gently&lt;/strong&gt; use sandpaper. But, then again be careful you don't damage the bottle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T12:05:47.703" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11834" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-28T14:25:40.723" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I solved this problem by eating three meals a day. Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifted my circadian rhythm. I started waking up early without an alarm clock. I wake up early now because I am hungry. I have become a morning person.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It took months for my body to adjust, so do not expect instant results from this method. There is a lot of initial effort required in that you will have to force yourself to get up early to eat breakfast for a few weeks. Also, your stomach may not like having food thrown into it when it is not expecting it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are in a hurry and miss breakfast one morning, make sure you eat lunch and dinner. You can also have a late breakfast as long as you still eat lunch and dinner. Try to eat dinner as early as possible without leaving yourself hungry at bedtime. If you are hungry at bedtime, eat just enough to get to sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the side benefits of this approach is that you will sleep better. Eating three meals a day seems to cause calories to be released more evenly into the bloodstream. In turn, the even release of calories seems to improve sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Taking a 30 minute walk during the day will improve your digestion and help you sleep. Try to exercise before your evening meal. Exercising too late in the day can make it hard to get to sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the time of this writing, &lt;strong&gt;none of the answers above attacked the real problem&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;You do not want to get up early&lt;/strong&gt;. In my experience, alarm clock tricks only work for people who actually want to get up early. As long as you do not want to get up early, your body will adapt to each of these tricks until you are back where you started. Until you fix the underlying problem, you will always have trouble getting up early.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13676" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T14:25:40.723" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11829" CreationDate="2016-04-28T15:09:11.660" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubbing_alcohol&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;rubbing alcohol&lt;/a&gt; to remove stickers in the future. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_spirit&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;white spirit&lt;/a&gt; appears to have altered the plastic of the bottle. Rubbing alcohol can remove sticker glue without affecting most plastics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13676" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T15:09:11.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11836" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-28T15:29:27.457" Score="0" ViewCount="147" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some kind of facial product in tube container. The mouth piece of the tube has broken a little and now the cap is not fitting in it. There was a guideline written which said &lt;strong&gt;to replace the cap tightly after use&lt;/strong&gt;. But now I can't fix the cap there since the mouth piece is broken. Is there any alternative for &lt;em&gt;replacing the cap&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7cwtQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12894" LastEditorUserId="12894" LastEditDate="2016-04-29T00:30:54.493" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T00:30:54.493" Title="Problem with broken mouthpiece of tube" Tags="&lt;medicine&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11837" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11836" CreationDate="2016-04-28T15:35:06.147" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Press the tip of the tube into a marble-sized piece of modeling clay. The seal should be sufficient to preserve the product and the clay durable/malleable enough to continue use until the tube has been emptied. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T15:35:06.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11653" CreationDate="2016-04-28T16:17:59.210" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Very simple, in my experience -- change your writing style if needed (in my day, teachers learned to do this, if they were any good), so you only &lt;em&gt;pull&lt;/em&gt; the chalk, never &lt;em&gt;push&lt;/em&gt; it.  That is, slant the chalk so it's not at right angles to the board, and move it so the tip in contact is following the one in your hand, not leading.  I've never witnessed a bad squeak when done this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T16:17:59.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11839" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9365" CreationDate="2016-04-28T16:24:20.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have two pairs of shoes that make so much noise on the tile floor at work that my co-workers make jokes about them. &#xA;I tried the soap - took a small bar (hotel size, actually hotel-supplied), unwrapped it,  and just rubbed the bar all over the bottom of the sole, with some extra emphasis on worn spots.  Ninja quiet now.  I keep the bar in my desk drawer. smells good, and works great. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13709" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T16:24:20.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11836" CreationDate="2016-04-28T17:05:11.797" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;What type of facial product it is? If it is fluid, probably you can transfer into any other air tight container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13513" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T17:05:11.797" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11842" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11826" CreationDate="2016-04-28T17:17:59.773" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Definitely not in a cardboard box. Keeping your clothes in a cardboard box makes it easy for pest maybe not to feed on but to rest and play around. Rather keep them in a safe place like cupboard. You can use naphthalene balls or maybe any soap bars to help odor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13513" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T17:17:59.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11843" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11648" CreationDate="2016-04-28T17:28:45.127" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are ready to spend a bit use Apsara Dustless White chalk or any other dustless chalks.It reduce inhalation of harmful dust and also reduces the risk of skin allergies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13513" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T17:28:45.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11844" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9948" CreationDate="2016-04-28T17:37:34.513" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak methi overnight and make a find past of it and apply it to your scalp. Do it every week. It not only reduces dandruff but also makes your hair shiny and soft also reduces hair fall. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13513" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T17:37:34.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11845" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11622" CreationDate="2016-04-28T17:48:39.887" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place something sufficiently heavy at one corner and secure at the other end. Do not be hard in pulling the cover.Simple!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13513" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T17:48:39.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11846" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-28T22:50:20.940" Score="6" ViewCount="1335" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cars tend to have low air quality due to driving in an environment of exhaust and other fumes, dust, etc. Is there anything that will help with this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user13683" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T01:03:17.680" Title="How can I improve air quality in my car?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11847" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11846" CreationDate="2016-04-28T22:55:12.310" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes. An inexpensive ionizer that plugs in to the lighter socket will:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;remove fumes and dust from the air&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;provide ions which increase alertness&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Should only cost as much as dinner out and could save your life. After a year or so the metal surfaces that emit ions might get corroded and so can be scraped with the edge of a sharp knife to make them sharp and shiny again. These devices are widely available. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similar devices can be used at home to remove cooking smells, pet odors, and make the air feel fresher. (These must be cleaned occasionally.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user13683" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T22:55:12.310" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11848" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-28T23:06:32.110" Score="6" ViewCount="5115" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming that the system is working properly, has enough refrigerant, fins are not bent, cabin air filter clean (or not on this model), how can I get better results in a very sunny and hot climate?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: consider that this would be for the time I am driving the car, on trips longer than very brief ones. So, keeping the car cooler &lt;em&gt;while under way&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user13683" LastEditorDisplayName="user13683" LastEditDate="2016-04-29T17:37:50.853" LastActivityDate="2016-05-04T16:16:27.867" Title="How can I improve air conditioning effectiveness in my old car?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11849" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11848" CreationDate="2016-04-28T23:17:17.140" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an old car and it is not already a light color (silver, white, tan) you can &lt;strong&gt;paint most of the roof white.&lt;/strong&gt; This reflects away a &lt;em&gt;large&lt;/em&gt; amount of sun-heat: about 100 Watts equivalent per square foot. If you have a wagon or other large roof, this could be 15 square feet / 1.5 Sq Meters and so would be as much as a small electric room heater. Imagine running one of those inside your car on a blazing day? Now, throw it out the window. This is the level of improvement I am talking about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did this. Touch test: I put my hand on the white part when it had been sitting in the sun for hours: warm but I could leave my hand there indefinitely. Moved my hand one foot over to the &quot;bronze&quot; colored part of the roof: could not leave it there more than two seconds! Big difference. It can be yours, for the cost of a can of spray paint. Doesn't really matter if it is auto paint or some other durable exterior type (it will look rough anyway). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do a neat enough job with masking tape and newspaper. Remove the easily removable parts of a luggage rack. Avoid other nearby objects (expensive cars especially) whilst painting. Mostly people cannot see the roof of the car, so it is not a big appearance issue. And if they notice, just say that you drive kids to school (school bus roofs are often painted white, hmm).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user13683" LastActivityDate="2016-04-28T23:17:17.140" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11850" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11911" CreationDate="2016-04-29T00:30:06.620" Score="3" ViewCount="6049" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is a daily problem. Please guide about what can I do to keep my nose moist from inside most of the time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="108" LastActivityDate="2020-08-19T23:41:37.163" Title="My nose is always dry from inside and therefore very irritating. How to keep it moistened?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11851" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-29T00:43:04.867" Score="5" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The problem isn't that big when I get up at around noon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then the problem is your &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circadian_rhythm&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;circadian rhythm&lt;/a&gt;, not the snooze bar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best advice I've ever heard, is that you can go to sleep whenever you want but you &lt;em&gt;have&lt;/em&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;wake up at the same time every day&lt;/strong&gt; regardless if you've the day off. Get yourself on a schedule and you will find it unavoidable to wake up to it, and you will feel better when you do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Eventually, you'll start finding yourself awake before it even goes off the first time. The key to not &lt;em&gt;wanting&lt;/em&gt; to hit the snooze bar is motivation. Mine is having enough time to brew my own coffee. Also, continued employment is nice... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I get the feeling you're a student, where being late is only a waste of your own money. You'll learn real quick, one way or another, how not to hit that bar later on in the real world.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2866" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T00:43:04.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11848" CreationDate="2016-04-29T00:54:20.927" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use windshield shades. Starting with a cooler car reduces the amount of cooling required to get to a comfortable range. You can purchase them from a local automotive retail store or make your own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you make your own, be sure to paint or cover with a light colored cloth to reflect the amount of sunlight being absorbed into the shade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will also want to fit the shade so that the entire windshield is covered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Making the shade fit closer to the glass will also prevent &quot;heat leakage&quot; from around the sides of the shade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T00:54:20.927" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11855" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11848" CreationDate="2016-04-29T01:11:51.760" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are driving in an area with relatively low humidity (less than 80%), you could use a misting sprayer as an &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaporative_cooler&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;evaporative cooler&lt;/a&gt;. It works by having water moisture being reabsorbed into the atmosphere. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Evaporative coolers lower the temperature of air using the principle of evaporative cooling, unlike typical air conditioning systems which use vapor-compression refrigeration or absorption refrigerator. Evaporative cooling is the addition of water vapor into air, which causes a lowering of the temperature of the air. The energy needed to evaporate the water is taken from the air in the form of sensible heat, which affects the temperature of the air, and converted into latent heat, the energy present in the water vapor component of the air, whilst the air remains at a constant enthalpy value. This conversion of sensible heat to latent heat is known as an adiabatic process because it occurs at a constant enthalpy value. Evaporative cooling therefore causes a drop in the temperature of air proportional to the sensible heat drop and an increase in humidity proportional to the latent heat gain. Evaporative cooling can be visualized using a psychrometric chart by finding the initial air condition and moving along a line of constant enthalpy toward a state of higher humidity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T01:11:51.760" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11856" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11848" CreationDate="2016-04-29T02:25:24.100" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use the max a/c function with the interior air recirculating function which cools the interior cabin air. When it begins to feel cooler then change back to normal A/c function. If you have an ECO button disable it for max cooling effect. The ECO button adjusts A/c , automatic transmissions and throttle sensitivity (on vehicles with drive by wire systems) for maximum fuel efficiency. When disengaged A/c operated much better. The more humid the better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Open the rear windows down a inch while driving and the suction created by the slipstream of your moving vehicle would suck out the hot air and increase the effect of the A/c. Opening the rear windows fully would waste too fuel because your window acts like a parachute. Once you approach your comfort zone roll up the rear windows and chill on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The 12,000 Btu compressor uses only 4.7162 Hp and since available horsepower is dependent on RPM . When driving in city air conditioning uses a higher percentage of available power. On the highway the reverse is true.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13722" LastEditorUserId="13723" LastEditDate="2016-05-02T15:21:30.840" LastActivityDate="2016-05-02T15:21:30.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11857" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11846" CreationDate="2016-04-29T02:55:25.670" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A few good tricks that use to deal with odors in a vehicle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For cloth seats and carpeting: Spray bottle with vinegar and spray until seats and carpeting are  moist. Then allow vehicle to sit in full sunlight. When dry everything will smell nice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Floor mats: Use a power washer with water and one cup of vinegar. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason this works is because vinegar is a powerful anti-bacterial and disinfectant which most odor causing don't develop resistance to because of its acidity. Most life lives in a relatively narrow pH range. Of course there are exception to this rule (some deep deep underwater life ...OMG)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T02:55:25.670" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11753" CreationDate="2016-04-29T03:46:08.190" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Short circuit your sleep need by going to bed and to sleep earlier.  If you're going down later and continuously shortchanging your body of sleep, then go to bed 4 hours earlier than normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TV won't care, the internet won't care, whatever you're doing in the evening can be done some other time if at all.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My best fix was staying off the Imgur website - because it was endless, there was no defined finish, and the clock kept slipping around.   3AM bedtime with an alarm at 7 AM simply won't work for long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T03:46:08.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11859" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11850" CreationDate="2016-04-29T06:25:43.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You need:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-A large bowl&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-A towel&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Hot water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Directions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bring several cups of water to boil and then pour into your bowl. Place your face over the bowl (not too close though, as the steam can be quite hot) and drape a towel over your head and the bowl to trap the steam. Breathe deeply for 5-10 minutes, and then follow up 15 minutes later with an application of coconut oil. If you don’t feel like making up a bowl of hot water just for your nose, even inhaling the steam from a cup of tea or taking a hot shower can really help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T06:25:43.930" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11860" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11848" CreationDate="2016-04-29T06:29:00.080" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Check to see if all the R-134a leaks out (meaning there's nothing in the loop to carry away heat). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure the compressor is turning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other sorts of problems that the AC might be experiencing include: bad switches, bad fuses, broken wires, broken fan belt (preventing the pump from turning), or seal failure inside the compressor. If the system cools, but not much, it could just be low pressure and you can top up the refrigerant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13021" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T06:29:00.080" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11861" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11850" CreationDate="2016-04-29T07:47:42.857" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not much of a lifehack, but you could just opt for a nasal spray like: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0010NSC1U&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Ayr-Saline-Nasal-Soothing-Ounce/dp/B0010NSC1U?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;keywords=nose%20moisture&amp;amp;qid=1461915929&amp;amp;ref_=sr_1_1_a_it&amp;amp;sr=8-1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13730" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T07:47:42.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11862" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11850" CreationDate="2016-04-29T08:57:33.143" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any nasal spray containing soothing oil will do wonders. Some products use aloe, others use sesame oil. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;People where I live (VERY arid Namibia) put a small dab of petroleum jelly on the tip of one of their fingers and stick it in their nose and try and spread it evenly. This also works very well. Having to wash you hands all the time, is a nuisance though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13734" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T08:57:33.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11863" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11848" CreationDate="2016-04-29T09:27:28.563" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wear fewer clothes while driving so you get the benefit of what cooled air there is.  Push socks down, roll sleeves/trouser cuffs up to maximise skin area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Change your carseat covers for something cooler, and lighter shaded.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drive with lighter-weight shoes on, or no shoes at all (aside, this is a great way to drive more &quot;gently&quot; too)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Park in the shade, means less work for the AC to do.  Consider removing window tints, and putting something lighter coloured on dark dashboards to reduce the sun effect (but don't block vents)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A pale coloured car cover can help too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you start to drive, open the windows and let the hotter air blow out for 2-3 minutes, before you start the AC.  This helps fuel economy too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, fet your AC professionally serviced.    The receiver-dryer is possibly EOL if the car is 20 years old.  It could also have the older refrigerant which should be removed before it leaks, and the newer safer R134 inserted instead.  Remembering to do regular maintenance is a life hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T09:27:28.563" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11864" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11848" CreationDate="2016-04-29T11:27:15.350" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once the interior is comfortably cool, there's a limit to how many degrees temperature differential a refrigeration system (like your air conditioning) can maintain between the hot exterior and the cooled interior.  My experience with older cars puts this at around 30 degrees F for a well functioning system.  When the car is traveling at highway speed, you should have adequate cooling airflow, so as not to overheat the engine, so the only accessible factor is how fast your car accepts heat from outside.  This depends mainly on two factors: how much solar heating gets in, and how much heat conducts through the body work from the outside air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Applying a reflective window film can help reduce solar heat uptake, but may be restricted by law (North Carolina, for instance, requires that after market window tints must transmit some minimum amount of light, and tests this for an extra fee at annual safety inspections).  A low-absorption roof finish of some kind (white paint absorbs less heat than silver, and causes less glare for nearby high vehicles) can greatly reduce solar heating through the roof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another improvement would be to insulate the roof by applying foam between the headliner and roof.  Similar insulation could be applied inside the door panels.  Combine this with a mirror-finished roof and windows as reflective as your local law allows, and you might increase your maximum differential cooling by ten degrees or more -- which could be very significant on a long drive in high ambient temperatures (like summer in the South or Southwest of the United States).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't need the extra cooling for comfort, you can save fuel by running the A/C at &quot;Max&quot; or &quot;Recirculate&quot; setting, and turning the compressor off and one to regulate cabin temperature -- the power draw of the compressor is the same at &quot;Max&quot; as at any other temperature setting, so turning it off for a while now and then will save fuel compared to running it constantly and adding engine heat back into the chilled air for comfort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-05-04T16:16:27.867" LastActivityDate="2016-05-04T16:16:27.867" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11865" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-04-29T14:15:44.010" Score="3" ViewCount="4272" Body="&lt;p&gt;My office has a metal-framed awning window (i.e. a casement hinged at the top). To stop it closing under its own weight, it has an arm either side, the other end of which slides along a vertical track. (This also limits how far the window can be opened.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6GrCs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6GrCs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;awning window&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other vertical side (not visible in the photo) is symmetric with the visible one. Note also the solution I improvised to stop the handle of the blind banging in windy weather. :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is, the track is not that stiff, so while it keeps the window open in usual circumstances, a gust of wind will blow the window closed. There's no mechanism to tighten the tension of the track or lock it in position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried wedging a small object between the outer and inner frames, but sometimes a gust will relieve the tension of the object, making it fall out of position. I've also tried bending a paperclip into a U shape, which I can fit into the track as an end stop, but the paperclip isn't springy enough (or maybe it doesn't have enough friction), so it doesn't lock in position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I keep the window slightly open without having to keep reopening it? All the usual office supplies are available, and I also have access to electronics tools and supplies such as pliers, cables, solder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13744" LastEditorUserId="13744" LastEditDate="2016-05-18T06:27:36.877" LastActivityDate="2017-02-02T15:17:05.433" Title="How can I keep an awning window open?" Tags="&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11848" CreationDate="2016-04-29T16:03:46.377" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this might sound odd but the shape of the vehicle plays a big role in cooling. If the vehicle were designed as say a moving cylinder, it would solve the cooling problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13749" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T16:03:46.377" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2016-04-29T16:24:33.263" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One trick I use is to get a thin belt, buckle the belt into a loop, and close the driver-side door with the belt looped over the top right corner. When you need to open the door, you can pull on that belt really hard without hurting anything. The belt just needs to be sturdy enough to handle the pulling force, and thin or soft enough to not interfere with the weather stripping on the door. It could also be a rope, strap, etc. It looks a little shabby, depending on what you use, but not as shabby as a broken door handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I broke off the handle of a frozen-shut door before I came up with this method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13751" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T16:24:33.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11868" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2016-04-29T18:32:37.143" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a frozen lock i suggest to press a &lt;em&gt;hot water bag&lt;/em&gt; on the lock area for some time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XVWLb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XVWLb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The metal of the door transports the heat quite well towards the lock &lt;em&gt;inside&lt;/em&gt; and it contains more energy then just a bit of hot water that runs down the door. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the door itself i suggest loosening it mechanically, i.e. pushing it, however your options are more limited here when the freeze already happened.&#xA;Prevent it to happen again by covering the car door rubber seals with protective liquid, which can be bought in various shops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13246" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T18:32:37.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11870" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11850" CreationDate="2016-04-29T20:54:30.513" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have always just used a little Vaseline on the inside of my nose.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7568" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T20:54:30.513" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11871" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3725" CreationDate="2016-04-29T22:27:06.897" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Move to different neighborhood....Just a thought. Then the rats will be a problem for someone else. Get a few big Maine Coon cats and train him to go after rats. Cats are very territorial and will protect their turf. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T22:27:06.897" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11872" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11846" CreationDate="2016-04-29T22:56:08.777" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many modern vehicles have a cabin air filter in the heating/ac system that can be replaced.  These are often out of the way, so many people don't even realize that they have them.  You can also scent this filter, or add a dryer sheet for scent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13755" LastActivityDate="2016-04-29T22:56:08.777" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11873" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11891" CreationDate="2016-04-30T14:32:34.517" Score="0" ViewCount="3020" Body="&lt;p&gt;This question is different from the one where the &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/3816/how-do-you-stop-headphone-wires-from-breaking&quot;&gt;metal wire&lt;/a&gt; breaks.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's been a few years since I've used these earphones of my phone, and now the plastic is beginning to crack at multiple points, exposing the metal wire (but there is no problem with the functionality of the earphones. It's functioning fine).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ghiZO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ghiZO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried wrapping cello-tape and insulation tape around it, but the tape never stays in position. It keeps sliding sideways, exposing the broken plastic and wire again.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is the only solution to get a new pair of earphones or is there a way to fix the plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13761" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T10:13:05.017" Title="How to fix the broken plastic of headphone/earphone wires?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11874" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11865" CreationDate="2016-04-30T14:41:28.127" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look into using a bowline knot to secure one or both arms. If you don't know how to tie it, here is a link: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Tie-a-Bowline-Knot&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.wikihow.com/Tie-a-Bowline-Knot&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been using bowlines for years, and they really do come in handy for practically everything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13762" LastActivityDate="2016-04-30T14:41:28.127" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11875" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7135" CreationDate="2016-04-30T15:55:40.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want to replace it. Simply cut the original plug off. You can buy replacement pieces any electronics store. You need a 1/8 inch or a 1/4 inch stereo headphone plug depending on your application. On the plug there are 3 connections that are separated by plastic insulators. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tip or center connection is for the left, the longer (ring) is for the right, the elongated metal piece with 2 little wings is the ground. Those little wings you gently bend around cable with just enough pressure to hold it in place firmly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a knife remove about a 1/2 inch of the plastic insulation from the headphone cable . You will then see 3 colored wires -black, red, and white.&#xA;On the small wires remove about 1/8 inch of the insulation. Use a small soldering iron to join the wires to the connectors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Black= ground , Red = left,  White =right (if memory serves me right) . If it sounds odd afterwards reverse the left and right connections. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I forget to mention there are 2 types of plugs. Male and Female plugs- the reason for this should be obvious. The one on the headphones are the male plug type.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastEditorUserId="13723" LastEditDate="2016-04-30T16:03:26.390" LastActivityDate="2016-04-30T16:03:26.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1529" CreationDate="2016-05-01T09:53:30.513" Score="2" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Car shade&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ea4Yw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ea4Yw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;http://b.cdnbrm.com/images/products/large/travel_accessories/intro-tech_ultimate_reflector_car_sun_shade.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Rain guards&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bg4eI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bg4eI.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;http://assets.weathertech.com/assets/1/22/713x535/82456_MDX_2010.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been combining these two techniques for years.  The car shade stops your car from turning into a greenhouse and it keeps UV light from damaging your dashboard.  I use it even in winter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The rain guards mean you can habitually crack the windows without worrying about the forecast.  They let any heat that does build up vent naturally and it makes the fact that your windows are cracked less visible.  Makes me feel a little more secure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even on the hottest days I've never been uncomfortable getting in the car so long as I remembered to use these.  They certainly beat my old hack of rolling down the windows and driving like a maniac until the AC kicked in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13771" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-05-01T09:53:30.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11879" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1806" CreationDate="2016-05-01T10:57:46.820" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Want your beard gone without touching a blade?  Consider&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;threading&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In threading, a thin (cotton or polyester) thread is doubled, then twisted. It is then rolled over areas of unwanted hair, plucking the hair at the follicle level. Unlike tweezing, where single hairs are pulled out one at a time, threading can remove short lines of hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is also used as a method of removing unwanted hair on the entire face and upper lip area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threading_(epilation)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wikipedia.org: Threading_(epilation)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13771" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-05-01T10:57:46.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11880" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11881" CreationDate="2016-05-01T11:40:45.753" Score="10" ViewCount="6625" Body="&lt;p&gt;Right now, I am using classical water hose outside of my house. But there is a problem: My young kids are playing with the hose and turning on the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, I am also trying to solve this issue through parenting, but the kids are relatively small (4yo and 2yo), so the temptation is too big.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, is there any gadget which would make it hard for kids to turn on the water to ease my situation?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9331" LastActivityDate="2016-05-01T18:20:48.610" Title="Child safe water hose" Tags="&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11880" CreationDate="2016-05-01T12:19:51.363" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use some muscle when you turn off the spigot.  At 2yo and 4yo, unless the kids are abusing anabolic steroids, it should then be a challenge for them to turn it on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's not enough, the gadget you need is a lock for the spigot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy one that attaches to the handle, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gOubi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gOubi.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Guard&amp;#39;n&amp;#39;Lock&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Guard'n'Lock - Image Source: Amazon.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can buy one that attaches to the spigot thread, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zx0qC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zx0qC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;FaucetLock&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;FaucetLock - Image Source: Amazon.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2016-05-01T12:27:17.507" LastActivityDate="2016-05-01T12:27:17.507" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11882" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11738" CreationDate="2016-05-01T16:28:05.310" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a pencil eraser.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;People have been cleaning electrical contacts with pencil erasers for as long as there have been contacts that needed cleaning.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some examples...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cfEgW.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cfEgW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VnEGh.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VnEGh.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing to note - those metal strips are actually very easy to damage, so don't scrub at them like a dirty stove-top, treat them gently.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Gentle repetition is better than aggressive over-eagerness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for prevention...&lt;br&gt;&#xA;assuming it's because of moisture getting to it, any oil-based product will help - WD-40, even olive oil, used very sparingly will not adversely affect the conductivity. When inserted into the iDevice socket, the mechanical pressure of the contacts is sufficient to push through the oil layer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-05-01T16:28:05.310" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11883" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2016-05-01T17:52:48.880" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just go barefoot on the pedals. I've been walking around barefoot for a year and after about a month your feet get tougher and you get used to feeling different sensations. Sensations which others might find unpleasant at first but once you realize they won't cause you harm you can enjoy the experience. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When biking I've found that if I place my foot correctly I can let the spikes rest between by toes and push down on the pedals with the ball of my foot. This also lets me better grip the pedals and help pull the pedal back up on the upstroke. It takes a little while to get used to but is actually quite enjoyable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13781" LastActivityDate="2016-05-01T17:52:48.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11880" CreationDate="2016-05-01T18:18:16.113" Score="11" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Remove the faucet handle&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many outdoor faucet handles do not need the center screw to operate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To remove the handle,&lt;/strong&gt; hold the handle with one hand to keep it from turning and remove the center screw holding it on. Save the original screw or nut to be reattached later and store the handle in a safe place that is easy to reach before you go outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When you need to use the faucet,&lt;/strong&gt; simply fit the handle back over the stem so you can turn it on and off. When you are done, take the handle with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3FPFv.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3FPFv.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GDh5w.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GDh5w.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;*&lt;sub&gt;Not all faucets work this way so your results may vary.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-05-01T18:20:48.610" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11885" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10660" CreationDate="2016-05-01T19:14:29.060" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;That's a strange thing.&#xA;Your own steel ware has probably the mention &quot;INOX&quot; or &quot;stainless steel&quot;. That's why it should have no taste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the one at work is cheaper quality, it could give metallic taste. Which means, you actually eat a few metallic ions every time.&#xA;Some metals are health damaging! For example nickel or lead is bad.&#xA;Worst is aluminum! NEVER use aluminum!&#xA;Don't eat in blank aluminum dishes, don't use aluminum fork or spoon, never cook in blank aluminum. You could eventually use aluminum foil to wrap food if you don't heat it up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know in which country you are but in Europe we have been told, aluminum raises the risk of Alzheimer's disease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13783" LastEditorUserId="13669" LastEditDate="2016-05-02T15:20:36.380" LastActivityDate="2016-05-02T15:20:36.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11886" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11850" CreationDate="2016-05-01T20:23:09.997" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try putting a humidifier nearby to where you spend a lot of your day, and see if the moister air helps. Also be sure to drink plenty of water/other liquids throughout the day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2016-05-01T20:23:09.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11887" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2202" CreationDate="2016-05-02T00:04:19.530" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One solution, which I found off reddit or a forum years ago, is to tie the fitted sheet into a big loose knot.  I do this twice which makes the pockets for other items to slip in much smaller.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tied up part may not be completely dry after one cycle.  So afterward, I pull everything else out when it's dry, and if needed give the fitted sheet an extra 10 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found two related reddit threads:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/qm0m2/lpt_request_how_do_i_keep_my_fitted_sheet_from/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;LPT Request: How do I keep my fitted sheet from eating the rest of my cloths in the dryer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/2rvtu9/lptr_how_do_i_prevent_my_fitted_sheet_from_eating/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;LPTR: How do I prevent my fitted sheet from &quot;eating&quot; everything else in the dryer with it&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some suggestions from the first:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I used to fold my sheet before putting it in the dryer. Just a couple of loose folds with the corners in, not fully folded. It got dry just fine and usually didn't open to envelop the rest of the clothes...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I have this problem as well, even if I only throw it in with my regular sheet and pillow cases...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13787" LastEditorUserId="13787" LastEditDate="2016-05-02T00:13:08.220" LastActivityDate="2016-05-02T00:13:08.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11888" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-02T10:13:05.417" Score="4" ViewCount="2290" Body="&lt;p&gt;In &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; rare case when i use a drinking glass on my desk (often I just use bottles) I accidently push it with my elbow, or my cat does it and I need to clean my desk or keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That happens really rarely, but I'm looking for a hack to prevent it, because it isn't alot fun to clean my mechanical keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13578" LastActivityDate="2016-05-18T17:08:54.693" Title="How can i prevent a drinking glass from getting knocked over?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11888" CreationDate="2016-05-02T10:18:28.450" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you should keep habit of keeping a Water Glass Stand with you to keep your filled drink glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will not resolve your problem but it will definitely decrease the probability of glass knocking over by 99% hence it will reduce your mechanical cleaning work by 99%.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13731" LastActivityDate="2016-05-02T10:18:28.450" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11888" CreationDate="2016-05-02T10:48:29.580" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;First time I ever saw this I thought they were joking. I now have one [no affiliation, I just like it]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themightymug.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Mighty Mug&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cannot be knocked over; picks up with no effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Caveat - it does require a &lt;em&gt;reasonably&lt;/em&gt; smooth surface; struggles a bit if there's too much unevenness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-05-02T10:48:29.580" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11873" CreationDate="2016-05-02T13:05:34.730" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use heat shrink instead of tape. That won't slip around after it shrinks around the damaged area. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-05-02T13:05:34.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11892" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-02T19:08:25.630" Score="2" ViewCount="264" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a stack of paper documents that I would like to rearrange in a random order.  They are standard letter (or A4) size office paper, so they're too large and flimsy to easily riffle shuffle like playing cards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each document may be a single sheet, or multiple sheets (up to 10 pages) attached with a staple in one corner.  It is undesirable for multi-sheet documents to become separated during the process, as it will be difficult to reassemble them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(A typical case is that the documents are exams submitted by students, which I need to grade.  I do not have control over the order in which they are turned in, but I would like to randomize them to minimize the possibility of unintentional grading bias based on order of submission.  My default approach is to pull papers arbitrarily from the middle and put them on top, but I don't think this results in a sufficiently random distribution.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Suppose the number of documents is on the order of 100.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus points for a method that results in a uniformly random permutation of the documents, or converges to the uniform distribution relatively quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4445" LastEditorUserId="4445" LastEditDate="2016-05-03T14:54:58.743" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T01:48:42.393" Title="Randomizing papers" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="13" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11893" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11892" CreationDate="2016-05-02T19:18:09.213" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sit down with your stack of documents and a D100 (gaming equipment, usually seen as a pair of D10, one designated as tens and the other as units).  Roll the die, and count down the stack the number esimated, and transfer that document to a new stack.  Reroll if there aren't enough documents for a given roll (optionally, switch to smaller dice as convenient, i.e. D20 when there are only 20 documents left).  When there is only one document remaining, transfer it to the new stack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method should approximate a uniformly random condition after a single pass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A potentially more time-effective variation on this method would be to set up a document rack, row of folders, etc., and sort the documents into the rack based on the die rolls, taking the top document from the original stack but putting it in the slot indicated by the roll.  Re-rolling duplications would given the same measure of randomness in the final result, and progress would be significantly faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-05-03T17:05:31.373" LastActivityDate="2016-05-03T17:05:31.373" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11894" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3725" CreationDate="2016-05-02T22:45:59.123" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy electronic pest controllers for about  $30   they emit a high pitched sound inaudible to humans and larger animals  and they get confused and won't come in...it also seems to work for large insects, ie cockroaches and crickets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13803" LastActivityDate="2016-05-02T22:45:59.123" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11896" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-03T00:04:30.870" Score="1" ViewCount="232" Body="&lt;p&gt;My iPad cords keeps getting bent and it ends up being broken. It is annoying that I have to go to the store again and again because of broken cords.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PQeoz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PQeoz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13805" LastEditorUserId="1208" LastEditDate="2016-05-06T09:03:46.123" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T09:03:46.123" Title="How can I stop iPad cords from getting bent and broken?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-05-03T01:47:34.010" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11897" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11892" CreationDate="2016-05-03T09:15:30.237" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Messy but simple...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Throw them up in the air. Collect them up again.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Making sure they're all the right way round isn't really necessary, as you're going to go through them one at a time anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Caveats:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Don't do it outdoors.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Don't do it near water.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Maybe check the stapling quality before a multi-sheet paper-shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The question was not to get even redistribution, merely randomisation.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The actual randomisation of this will work well, assuming sufficient ceiling height. The gym would be a good location - high ceiling, very little chance of losing any.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may also provide some amusement for the students.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-05-03T09:15:30.237" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11898" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11892" CreationDate="2016-05-03T09:30:09.523" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a well shuffled deck of cards and paperclip a card to each one in turn. Then sort them into deck order A..K spades followed by A..K hearts, A..K diamonds, A..K clubs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-05-03T09:30:09.523" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11899" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2002" CreationDate="2016-05-03T09:42:04.883" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's not a life hack, but a power line option is a fantastic alternative to give you a wired connection anywhere in your building.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13810" LastActivityDate="2016-05-03T09:42:04.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11900" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11892" CreationDate="2016-05-03T12:00:44.250" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;OK, as my first, rather frivolous method seems to not be convincing people, method 2 - still requiring no math, mental or otherwise &amp;amp; would be far more gentle on larger paper-sets...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...again, I am not going for perfectly random redistribution, just sufficiently disordered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start with an empty desk.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In any order you like, lay down sufficient sheets to fill the desk, in some semblance of a regular pattern.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Using your own judgement, repeat the process for layer 2.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Note that if you like, you can put a 3rd paper on one pile, or leave one off another pile.&#xA;Continue until you are out of papers.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Pick up the piles, again using your own judgement of something approximating a random order.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Further randomisation can be achieved by picking up each pile with obverse or reverse face up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat the entire process, if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-05-03T12:00:44.250" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11901" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11848" CreationDate="2016-05-03T22:36:05.357" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As was stated earlier, window tinting is a highly effective way to reduce heat entering the cabin. What most people are unaware of is that you can also apply a film that only blocks IR/UV transmission. This is almost optically invisible for those who find normal window tinting to be too dark at night. Additionally, if your car is fitted with privacy glass, it doesn't filter UV or IR which means a large part of heat transmission will be entering via these windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, do a google search to find what type of coolant is installed in your vehicle. This can be found from manufacturer documentation, or via the type of fittings used to connect to the recharge port. There may be a higher performing coolant that is compatible with your system. This has the added benefit of ensuring that there is no flammable refrigerant in the system, which can be quite a hazard in the event of a frontal collision.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your vehicle was intended for a different climate to where you live, the condenser may be undersized and not dissipating enough heat. Change it over to something that has more effective surface area to ensure correct operation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11898" LastEditorUserId="11898" LastEditDate="2016-05-03T23:52:32.393" LastActivityDate="2016-05-03T23:52:32.393" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11902" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2485" CreationDate="2016-05-04T00:13:03.907" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cheapest/easiest/fastest way to do this is with Windex.  I own a tech company - we install thousands of them..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;wipe the ipad down clean (and by clean, I mean, clean it, then turn it off, hold it to a light at an angle so you can see the reflection, and slowly inspect every square millimeter)... &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;step back 24-36&quot; away from it, spray it 1x with windex.  I recommend &quot;wasting&quot; a few shots to make sure your windex is spraying very evenly and not 'squirting'...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;apply the cover, curling it and applying from the middle out, or curling it up and working across from one side to the other.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;generally you can slide it around for a few seconds to get it right.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;'roll' out the excess moisture.  windex is alcohol-based, and will simply evaporate after a few minutes...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10916" LastActivityDate="2016-05-04T00:13:03.907" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11850" CreationDate="2016-05-04T22:58:02.397" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some people have recommended Nasal sprays. However, that could potentially have a longterm impact, such as chemical dependency, on your nose if you useful often (e.g many times per day).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would recommend buying a humidifier if you can place one in your room. Or, if not, another trick is place bowl of water or a wet towel nearby as you work or sleep. It will add moisture to the air as the water evaporates from your bowl or towel. Therefore, keeping the air moist and preventing your nose from getting too dry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13838" LastActivityDate="2016-05-04T22:58:02.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11906" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-04T23:28:52.443" Score="1" ViewCount="1516" Body="&lt;p&gt;Everyone is familiar with these kinds of decals that go on the inside of your car windows. Yearly park decals. Work decals. Parking lot decals. etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KCxJm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KCxJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What &quot;tricks&quot; are there to be able to use these without making them permanent? I want something that can accept one of these and then &quot;static cling?&quot; to the window so I can move it between my two vehicles...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4545" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-01-14T08:00:46.603" LastActivityDate="2019-01-14T08:00:46.603" Title="&quot;Window Decals&quot; - Make them &quot;moveable&quot;" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="11907" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11906" CreationDate="2016-05-05T01:37:34.620" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A covering over the sticker's adhesive surface &lt;em&gt;(trimmed to fit)&lt;/em&gt; with clear double sided tape would probably work well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I expect that the adhesive from the sticker would likely bond with the adhesive on the tape to form a stronger bond than the bond formed between the glass and only the tape's adhesive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thus, enabling you to easily remove the sticker while retain the adhesiveness of the sticker without obscuring it, and without drawing additional attention to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nySoy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nySoy.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Clear double-sided tape&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; There are multiple levels of adhesiveness available for double sided tape, so you may need to experiment in order to find the ideal option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, the image above displays a product billed as &lt;em&gt;Removable Double Sided Tape&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="121" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-05-05T01:37:34.620" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11908" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11892" CreationDate="2016-05-05T03:37:59.540" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When your students finish the test, have them roll a die and flip a coin.  The result of the die determines which of six piles to place the test, and the coin determines whether the test goes on the top or bottom of the pile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ultimate goal is for the tests to be in a random enough order before you even touch them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2016-05-05T03:37:59.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11910" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11906" CreationDate="2016-05-05T11:06:49.207" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just get a piece of cardboard or a box or something like it and stick the decal to it, cut it to size if needed and only put it behind the windshield when needed. &#xA;You might even take a brick.. so it cannot be blown away by wind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also sucktion clips and sticky clips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://dutch.alibaba.com/photo-products/parking-permit-holder-photos.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://dutch.alibaba.com/photo-products/parking-permit-holder-photos.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.relatiegeschenk4you.nl/Files/2/40000/40337/ProductPhotos/Large/74634469.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.relatiegeschenk4you.nl/Files/2/40000/40337/ProductPhotos/Large/74634469.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Enough possibilities! Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-05-05T11:06:49.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11911" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11850" CreationDate="2016-05-05T11:56:12.970" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the same problem and dab a Q tip in olive oil or avocado oil and rub it around the interior bases of my nostrils every morning, and then let it sit for a good 3-4 hours before blowing my nose. It has proven very effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13845" LastActivityDate="2016-05-05T11:56:12.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11913" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11917" CreationDate="2016-05-05T18:28:58.797" Score="1" ViewCount="2023" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00TRTSAZM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this trunk bicycle rack&lt;/a&gt; on Amazon and I'm trying to effectively solve one issue I'm having with it before I use it...  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The hooks that fasten it to your trunk are metal. There is no padding whatsoever. If I was driving a junker I wouldn't be so concerned, but that isn't the case as my car is barely a year old.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For reasons that should be obvious at this point, I'd rather not fasten even the empty rack to my trunk by the bare metal hooks as I &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; don't want to scratch or damage anything.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pictures in the Amazon link above don't really show the hooks that well, but they are L/J-ish in shape, and maybe 3/4&quot;-1&quot; wide.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have any (preferably) permanent solutions for how I could pad these hooks and prevent damage to my car? By &quot;permanent&quot; I mean something that won't/shouldn't deteriorate from reasonably long drives, while not impacting the integrity or intentions of the rack itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7899" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T10:53:59.137" Title="Padding metal hooks on car trunk bike rack" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11914" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11913" CreationDate="2016-05-05T18:47:15.957" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could easily do a custom size padding made out of lifting grip pads (pads weight lifters use to have a better grip of weights/bars) they're fairly cheap, durable and easy to custom size it to your needs. These will keep your car's integrity at ease while providing some extra grip for your bike rack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0sl5nl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0sl5nl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastEditorUserId="10202" LastEditDate="2016-05-05T20:08:14.403" LastActivityDate="2016-05-05T20:08:14.403" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11915" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11913" CreationDate="2016-05-05T18:47:31.523" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple/cheap would be pipe lagging, available from any DIY store&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/x0VTM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/x0VTM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's slit right down one side [not easy to spot in the photo] &amp;amp; easy to lap over any flat edge. Comes in as many sizes &amp;amp; thicknesses as there are types of water pipe.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Costs mere pence per foot.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Also available in coated versions which are more resistant to wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-05-05T18:47:31.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11916" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-05T20:48:16.567" Score="-1" ViewCount="449" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I quickly and thoroughly wash, and dry a highball glass which is wider in the center than at the entry point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vIqoU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vIqoU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Highball Glass&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The glass is similar to the one referred to above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The shape makes it difficult to clean the regular way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4468" LastEditorUserId="4468" LastEditDate="2016-05-05T21:24:33.633" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T12:08:08.110" Title="Quickly clean and dry highball glasses" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-05-07T02:34:52.047" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11913" CreationDate="2016-05-05T22:11:22.047" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an old bike tube laying around (or even a new one, if you're willing to spend a few bucks), you can cut it up and stick it between the hook and the trunk/hatch. If you don't plan on taking the rack off all the time you can just place them in there and they should stay. If you plan to remove the rack on a regular basis, you might consider two-sided taping them in, and/or keeping a little baggie full of spares in case you lose one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12571" LastActivityDate="2016-05-05T22:11:22.047" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11918" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11921" CreationDate="2016-05-06T01:18:11.493" Score="4" ViewCount="17327" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my office the water dispenser either gives very hot water or very cold water. So I am forced to mix both to bring the water to normal temperature, or I have to wait for some time to bring it to room temperature. As I do not like the taste of hot water, I prefer to take the cold water in a bottle and wait for 1 or 2 hour to come up to room temperature. Are there any other alternative idea for this. I hope many face this issue. Please advise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13854" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-11-12T18:39:35.443" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T21:42:16.180" Title="Bringing the cold water to room temperature" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="11919" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11918" CreationDate="2016-05-06T03:43:57.333" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mix the two together sequentially.  That is, fill it up partially with cold water and finish the rest with hot.  After a while you will learn the best point in the cup to stop with one and switch to the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, get water from a regular tap instead of a water heater/cooler, or bring your own in a reusable bottle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T03:43:57.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11888" CreationDate="2016-05-06T03:51:53.150" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;+1 to the Mighty Mug as it's designed to solve this specific problem.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Also consider getting a sippy cup lid or a SipSnap (see NPR's &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2014/06/18/322928681/turn-any-cup-into-a-spill-proof-sippy-cup-for-your-kids&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Turn Any Cup Into A Spillproof Sippy Cup&lt;/a&gt;&quot;) which are designed to not spill when knocked over (in most design cases, by kids, but these can also solve the problem for cats and stray elbows).   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, keep in mind that mugs that are shorter and wider (especially at the base) will have a lower center of gravity and be harder to knock over than something taller and skinnier.  In an extreme case, you could glue/fasten the bottom of your drinking cup on to a flat platform (piece of lead or something wide/heavy), to provide a stable base and give your arm a bit more of a workout each time you go to lift it up for a drink. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T03:51:53.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11918" CreationDate="2016-05-06T06:50:37.437" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bring to work sufficient bottles to cover an entire day's supply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fill them in the evening with cold water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The next day they will be the correct temperature, all day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat by refilling in the evening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no risk in leaving them filled for 2 extra days over the weekend.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this would result in too many bottles, the alternative would be shorten the number required to 'the length of time taken to achieve correct temperature plus time taken to drink divided into day length.'&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If a bottle takes 2 hours to reach temperature &amp;amp; 2 hours to drink, then 2 bottles would be sufficient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could still start with them all full each evening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T06:50:37.437" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11924" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11926" CreationDate="2016-05-06T08:53:59.753" Score="-2" ViewCount="4234" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think that because of drying my clothes in dryer, I am recently charged with static.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just now, I &quot;zapped&quot; my colleague just because I was giving him a coin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, I do not want to be this charged. Not only because interpersonal reasons, but also because I work a lot with computers and electronics, so I do not want to harm any appliance I should be working with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to remove static from self?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9331" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T09:11:06.740" Title="How to remove static from clothes and self?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11925" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11924" CreationDate="2016-05-06T09:10:47.227" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can always remove static from yourself by simply touching the ground with your hand as this will discharge any charge that is present on your body.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Also, if you're working with computers and electronics, you should have a grounding strap connected to your wrist in order to prevent this build up of charge and protect sensitive components!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T09:10:47.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11926" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11924" CreationDate="2016-05-06T09:11:06.740" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any static charge gained in the dryer will be lost on the first grounded object you touch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your issue is due to subsequent build-up of charge, either from lack of fabric conditioner, which contains anti-static compounds, or you are regenerating more static from your interaction between shoes &amp;amp; carpet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the first, use either commercially available anti-static dryer sheets; or even just a tightly screwed-up ball of aluminium foil in with the tumble-drying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the second, change your shoes. Leather soles create less static than artificial soles, though some artificial soles produce more than others. You'd have to test your existing shoes empirically to see which are best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also bear in mind that the entire effect is hugely influenced by atmospheric humidity, so don't think you've found the perfect solution on a rainy day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T09:11:06.740" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11927" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11928" CreationDate="2016-05-06T10:53:28.413" Score="2" ViewCount="76513" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like my Coca-Cola cold, so I often put it in the freezer for twenty minutes - yes, I'm impatient. But I'm also forgetful, so it happened several times that the cola got frozen. When this happens to juice, it's no problem, but cola loses the dissolved carbon dioxide after freezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same thing also happens often in autumn when first frost attacks our balcony storage, freezing anything that's on the balcony. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did not open the bottle last time it happened. I can feel it's very pressurized. Can I force the aerial carbon dioxide back in the drink before opening the bottle?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12886" LastActivityDate="2020-09-09T14:46:20.993" Title="How to restore fizz drink (eg. cola) after accidentally freezing it?" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11928" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11927" CreationDate="2016-05-06T11:55:58.017" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you do not open the bottle (i.e. don't allow any CO2 to escape), thaw out the bottle so it is liquid again, and then wait long enough, the high CO2/gas pressure will eventually drop as the CO2 goes back into the liquid/cola. If you open the bottle too soon after thawing it, it will act just as if you had shaken the cola bottle and you will get a large CO2 gas escape and not as much fizz/CO2 in the cola. This all assumes that the freezing didn't raise the CO2 pressure so high that some of the CO2 escaped while the bottle was frozen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T11:55:58.017" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11929" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11916" CreationDate="2016-05-06T12:08:08.110" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are hand washing the glass, I agree with Stephie that you should use a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00004OCLJ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;bottle brush&lt;/a&gt; or something similar when cleaning the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lifehack comes when you want to dry the glass. If you take a dish drying cloth and continuously twist it while feeding it through the mouth of the glass, you will be able to feed it through even small openings and the cloth will expand inside the glass and dry all of the interior as you continue to twist it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T12:08:08.110" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11930" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11935" CreationDate="2016-05-06T15:01:41.237" Score="4" ViewCount="3087" Body="&lt;p&gt;We order a lot from Amazon and Amazon prime. The problem is the stuff often comes in individual boxes. Some times, it seems like if you order a pair of socks your going to get two separate boxes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What neat things can be done to dispose of these boxes? We have recycling, but often the boxes (even broken down), exceeds our recycling bin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, how can we dispose of all these Amazon boxes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12870" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-05-06T16:01:30.610" LastActivityDate="2017-12-04T16:16:40.360" Title="What to do with delivery boxes when recycle bin is full?" Tags="&lt;trash&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11931" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11918" CreationDate="2016-05-06T16:15:37.350" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Microwave the cold water to temp.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The temperature of a water coolers is pretty consistent. If you have your favorite glass or plastic tumbler (a known quantity of water), then you'll get to know &lt;em&gt;exactly&lt;/em&gt; how long it takes to heat up the cold water to the &lt;em&gt;perfect&lt;/em&gt; temperature. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The advantage of this over &quot;store water elsewhere&quot; is that heating it on demand takes no advanced planning; you don't have to set aside water in sufficient quantities for later consumption. And if you like your water &lt;strong&gt;just a bit warmer or cooler than room temperature&lt;/strong&gt;, you can control that too!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-05-09T02:24:23.497" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T02:24:23.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11932" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-06T16:52:30.167" Score="-3" ViewCount="209" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've hit &quot;2nd puberty&quot; and now get hair growing inside my nostrils. I have little scissors to get at them but it's uncomfortable and never seems to work well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If getting rid of them completely isn't an option I'd accept an answer on what is the most efficient and effective way to trim them down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13847" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T21:04:14.727" Title="How can I get rid of my nostril hairs?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-05-06T19:34:20.620" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11933" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11930" CreationDate="2016-05-06T18:12:15.217" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;The solution for my family was to make friends with our neighbors.  They have no problem with me adding recyclables to their bin when there is room.  They are free to add to mine too.  It's rare that we all have space issues during the same week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T18:12:15.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11934" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11932" CreationDate="2016-05-06T18:31:49.733" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your once-in-awhile option would be to get a Nasal Waxing treatment, this would leave your nasal canals all fresh and hairless. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I think you're after is a more practical solution, and for that I would suggest a Nasal Trimmer&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heres a link to a good one : &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boots.com/en/Wahl-5546-517Y-Spotlight-Ear-Nose-Brow-Personal-Trimmer_1274642/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.boots.com/en/Wahl-5546-517Y-Spotlight-Ear-Nose-Brow-Personal-Trimmer_1274642/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Worth the investment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13862" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-05-06T21:04:14.727" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T21:04:14.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11935" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11930" CreationDate="2016-05-06T22:23:48.627" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you leave one of the boxes, preferably a larger one than the rest, un-broken down and then use this as a secondary recycling bin - depending on the area you live, the recycling men will be happy to collect the extra cardboard if it's just put next to the bin!&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If not, use them as storage boxes until the next collection day!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2016-05-06T22:23:48.627" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11939" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11930" CreationDate="2016-05-08T02:59:23.730" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Advertise your free boxes on Craigslist so that others who are needing boxes (e.g. moving, managing space in a small apartment or dorm, selling stuff on eBay) can reuse them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastActivityDate="2016-05-08T02:59:23.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11940" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-08T04:30:14.057" Score="3" ViewCount="122" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do you make your own garbage bin, provided you already have a bag for it? I've tried using empty boxes, like the banana boxes produce departments give away. This never really worked well. Also there's something unappealing about having a bag full of garbage in the corner of the kitchen floor so I would prefer not to just use a bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note, I don't care if the solution is to &quot;make&quot; a garbage bin or find a substitute tool for holding the bag and keeping it tidy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastActivityDate="2016-07-30T21:10:34.783" Title="How to make a garbage bin?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11941" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11940" CreationDate="2016-05-08T09:21:56.600" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;1) Upside down bar stool. Drape bag over the ends of the legs:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ufe0b.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ufe0b.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Upside down barstool&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Improvised Tupperware container. Take lid off, cut bottom off large container (leaving ring of plastic), place garbage bag over container (with most of bag hanging through hole), seal with Tupperware lid:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Yqe00.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Yqe00.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Tupperware bag holder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Magnetic board: use two strong magnets to hold the bag to board, with slack side to allow open bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) Use a PVC 5 gallon bucket or diaper pail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastActivityDate="2016-05-08T09:21:56.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11942" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-08T10:25:14.033" Score="3" ViewCount="2196" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many times, I find small red spiders on the ceiling in my bedroom (usually on the corners) and I always have to use a tissue to kill it and put it in the toilet. However sometimes I miss and it climes onto my tissue, which scares me and I drop it onto the ground where I lose it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there a way I can kill a small spider without the chance of it escaping?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Forgot to mention, I can't use bug spray because I don't want the gas to be in my room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13880" LastEditorUserId="13880" LastEditDate="2016-05-10T00:06:35.817" LastActivityDate="2020-12-09T08:30:47.003" Title="Kill Tiny Spider Without Contact" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11943" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11942" CreationDate="2016-05-08T10:27:36.987" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;(This has not been tested on spiders that can jump)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get PineOCleen multi purpose spray or some other strong liquid spray cleaning product and spray onto the spider. This will &quot;immobilise&quot; the spider for a bit, so you can place a tissue to kill the spider and won't be afraid that the spider can run away, because it can't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also this will help prevent spider blood from staining the walls. You don't have to use the tissue so hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13880" LastEditorUserId="13880" LastEditDate="2016-05-08T10:33:43.443" LastActivityDate="2016-05-08T10:33:43.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9527" CreationDate="2016-05-08T21:29:15.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Signals on the FM(VHF) band are largely line of sight. They are also in a frequency band where nearby metal objects can interfere with the reception of signal due to partial or complete reflection of another signal on the same frequency. FM receivers are also affected by something referred to as capture effect. If your receivers has two signals of similar signal strengths by a certain number of Db(decibels) it will accept the stronger one and reject the weaker one. VHF and UHF signal reception can also be affected by the weather. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;FM broadcast signal are reliable generally for about 80KMs or so. The weird thing about FM reception is when you are in a dead spot, simply moving a little bit to the right or left can make quite a difference. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2016-05-08T21:29:15.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11945" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-08T22:16:12.083" Score="2" ViewCount="3756" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, I just moved into a furnished apartment. The apartment comes with a mattress that's entirely plastic on the outside. I got my fitted sheet on it just fine. But, the fitted sheet slides everywhere on the mattress since there's no cotton-to-cotton friction. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I stop my sheets from doing that? To be clear, my sheet stays on the mattress just great. It just slides around all over the place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13887" LastActivityDate="2019-04-18T16:12:03.083" Title="Stop fitted sheet from sliding on plastic-topped mattress?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11946" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="195" CreationDate="2016-05-08T23:55:09.187" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clean, tangle-free, and handy earbud storage&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When storing your earbuds, put them into a plastic snap-shut pill bottle with a notch cut to allow the cord to clear the lip of the bottle without crimping it. It doesn't need to be air tight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wind the cord around the pill bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either tuck the plug into the last turn of the cord, or push its tip into a small hole in the bottom. A sharp point will get the hole started. Keep the hole small enough to snugly hold the plug contact sleeve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For use, pull out the earbud connector, plug it into your device, drop the bottle to unwind it. Grab the bottle, flip open the top, and place the (clean) buds into your ears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-05-09T00:01:58.363" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T00:01:58.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11948" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11945" CreationDate="2016-05-09T00:46:35.273" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried this but try to put a whole heap of double sided sticky tape on the plastic mattress (this is if the plastic of the mattress is thick enough so if you remove it it won't damage the mattress). Then put your bed sheet on and try and see if it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13880" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-05-09T02:39:50.977" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T02:39:50.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11949" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-05-09T00:54:00.140" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to completely destroy sensitive paper documents—without shredding or burning.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll need an old pair of panty-hose with no holes in them. One pair of panty-hose will be enough for two &quot;treatments.&quot; Cut off a leg of the panty-hose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put your documents into one leg of the panty-hose and knot it tightly closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Toss it into the washer. Put it through a wash cycle with some detergent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Discard the wad of wet fibre residue without removing it from the 'bag.'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have not yet found any personal information that survives this treatment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T00:54:00.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11950" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11945" CreationDate="2016-05-09T01:20:07.217" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try clips, or pins, on either end of a short piece of cord or elastic. &#xA;Try a cord length of about 1-1/2 feet. Make four. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Attach one of these across each of the four corners of the bottom sheet selvage about 1 foot from the corner to reach diagonally. This will increase the amount of &quot;tuck&quot; under each of the corners to hold the bottom sheet from slipping in any direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aOosT.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aOosT.png&quot; alt=&quot;matress clips&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will create a &quot;fitted sheet&quot; on steroids. It'll be a lot more secure with these between the mattress and the box-spring or bed stretcher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're easy to remove and replace when you want to change the sheets&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-09T01:23:58.940" LastActivityDate="2016-07-09T01:23:58.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11951" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11892" CreationDate="2016-05-09T01:48:42.393" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have done this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Number the papers you wish to randomize in order, 1 to 100, say. If you want, you can turn the papers face-down to minimize the possibility of recognizing the paper and introducing bias inadvertently. Put the numbers on the back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get or make a table of random numbers from 1 to 100, say. There are some fine randomizers online that I have used. Just search for a number randomizer and enter the range you wish to generate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using the table of random numbers choose each numbered paper from the pile in turn according to the next number in the table.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T01:48:42.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11486" CreationDate="2016-05-09T03:14:53.047" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also use white plastic erasers such as the Staedler. When they become &quot;dirty,&quot; I wash them with liquid dishwasher detergent. (Blue Dawn has no added junk and rinses clean with no residue or odour.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T03:14:53.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11092" CreationDate="2016-05-09T15:54:54.183" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Home Improvement &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/90233/alternative-ways-to-cooling-body-in-hot-apartment-during-night&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; considers the topic from the perpective of more physical changes such as &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;ceiling fan&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;window tint&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;blackout light-blocking curtain liners&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;while more homehacks solutions contain&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/a/90260/13251&quot;&gt;5 gallon bucket air conditioner where the bucket filled with ice and a fan blowing away from it&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/28474/what-is-the-name-of-these-silver-curtains-used-to-reflect-heat-energy-back-outsi/90231#90231&quot;&gt;instead of blackout light-blocking curtain liners&lt;/a&gt;, use alternatives such as rescue folio as curtains (readily in size 200x130cm and inexpensive to reflect heat back)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;satin/silk clothes, satin/silk bed linens (they do not attract dirt and positive charges: great if allergic symptoms during spring and feels colder)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;if your body is heating up due to allergies, inexpensive negative ioniser can for example alleviate &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/a/90163/13251&quot;&gt;asthmatic symptoms&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11812" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:22:12.127" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T15:54:54.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11955" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2016-05-09T19:26:44.877" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Either submerge the area in water or cover the area with a wet cloth so the area gets and stays wet for at least 10 minutes. If it is wet long enough the bandage will come right off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trust me I've been a lifeguard for years--even &quot;water proof&quot; bandages don't stay on very long once they are wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13801" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T19:26:44.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11956" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2231" CreationDate="2016-05-09T20:48:11.163" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Floss, brush your teeth, &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; use mouth wash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13801" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T20:48:11.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11958" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7723" CreationDate="2016-05-09T21:51:59.133" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I too use toothpaste too! Preferably paste not gel! Or simply wear jewelry in the shower and soap them up with a bar of soap and rinse!this makes them sparkle like new!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13899" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T21:51:59.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11959" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11942" CreationDate="2016-05-09T23:30:31.453" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shoot it with a rubber band.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finding a rubber band&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rubber bands can be found near a postal drop box.  These boxes are for the postal service to store mail so the delivery person does not need an automobile.  Mail is typically bound with rubber bands, and delivery people tend to discard the bands on the ground.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shooting a rubber band&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hold one hand as though you were pointing at something with your index finger.  Hold a rubber band in the other.  Prop the rubber band on the index finger of the hand that is pointing.  Pull back on the rubber band.  Letting go of the rubber band should send it flying in the general direction that you are pointing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Approaching the beast&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is probable that a spider that is not moving will not move unless it is bothered.  Your approach should be soft enough to not cause any sudden vibrations, slow enough to not cause much wind, and from a direction that will not cast a shadow on the spider.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Actually killing the thing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Arm the rubber band and approach your target.  Each step closer increases your killing chance, but also that you disturb your prey.  Steady now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you shoot a rubber band at a spider from the distance of a foot, you will probably be successful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2016-05-09T23:30:31.453" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11960" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11690" CreationDate="2016-05-10T06:45:40.367" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you to follow these steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a bowl of water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour some &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jyothylaboratories.com/stiff-and-shine.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;'Ujala stiff and shine'&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you can not get this product, try for similar color regaining products used for clothes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Immerse your phone cover into this bowl and keep some heavy material onto it so as to ensure that it gets immersed for some while.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After some time, remove the weight and take the cover out of the bowl.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply some of your face washing cream and make a foam on it using your bare hand rub.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash it under fresh water. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T06:45:40.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11942" CreationDate="2016-05-10T07:39:50.540" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Suck the monster up with a vacuum cleaner.&#xA;(Don't store the machine close to your bed afterwards, because the spider will surely crawl out at night to attack you!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1488" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T07:39:50.540" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11962" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11927" CreationDate="2016-05-10T08:41:10.297" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am of the opinion that you can not tap CO2,once the can is opened. One simple method, you can try is to put the can immersed in a bowl of water having normal room temperature with some weight put on it. This will make the cold can to come to normal. In between this process, you need to touch the can and identify if that coldness is sufficient for you. If so, remove it from bowl and use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T08:41:10.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11963" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11942" CreationDate="2016-05-10T08:47:41.027" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/syej6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/syej6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;If you're too lazy to drag the vacuum cleaner to the bedroom, spend a few euros on a &lt;em&gt;tin sucker&lt;/em&gt;, aka &lt;em&gt;desoldering pump&lt;/em&gt;. A small and simple device. Useful for targets up to a few millimeters. It is more-or-less animal friendly: there is a good chance that the poor bug gets caught alive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1488" LastEditorUserId="1488" LastEditDate="2016-05-10T16:39:09.620" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T16:39:09.620" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11964" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11942" CreationDate="2016-05-10T09:58:21.130" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make a ball of adhesive tape on a one side of chopstick (or something else you want) but inside out, and strike the spider with it. Then do what you want with glued spider&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10773" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T09:58:21.130" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11965" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11092" CreationDate="2016-05-10T10:41:22.170" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In case the cause of heating of top floor is a sun:&#xA;If you have access to the roof, try to cover the roof with sunny-reflective material - foil, white tarpaulin. If your roof kind is a horizontal area with margins, you may strew a thin layer of white sand. Also you may stick some kind of heat insulation direct to ceiling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10773" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T10:41:22.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11913" CreationDate="2016-05-10T10:53:59.137" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;May be shrink wrap may help you. Adjust the size (initial and final diameter), reel the rubber or foam-rubber into inside (or just skip this step), then combine and heat it via lighter, then cut the result to needed size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10773" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T10:53:59.137" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11942" CreationDate="2016-05-10T11:38:25.030" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a piece of paper, and let the spider roam onto the paper. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slowly move the spider towards the windo&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Feign surprise when the spider crawls back in the window or an air vent looking for some hot juicy bugs&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To skip 3, move the paper to a place where there are likely to be more bugs and marvel at the might of the house spider (when was the last time you built your house from materials you made with your body, used it to trap food in ways which put make Mac Culkin to shame and repaired it as needed)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8238" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T11:38:25.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11969" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2016-05-10T11:43:43.167" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some people are lighter sleepers than others. Just getting out of bed may actually wake her - regardless of how you're woken up. Everytime there's movement in my bed, it wakes me, so you're probably not going to find something that will not wake her.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Help her start her own business that she can do whilst she has an extra hour out of bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8238" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T11:43:43.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11888" CreationDate="2016-05-10T12:17:58.923" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to use a traditional pint glass (the curved ones that English pubs have plenty of) and would fill it with water. It was a good method of monitoring how much water I drink, but it also had a weighted glass base for this very reason - those darn drunk people knocking over glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found one in my room the morning after a night at a pub whilst at university, but Ebay have plenty of them. They look great, and are designed to handle light knocks without falling over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8238" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T12:17:58.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11971" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11945" CreationDate="2016-05-10T13:21:24.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're handy with a sewing machine, make a fully enclosed mattress cover - needs to be stretchy material, with a zip, so it fits tightly over the mattress, like this one available here&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Velfont-Towelling-Enclosed-Mattress-Encasement/dp/B00E3S6AA4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Velfont-Towelling-Enclosed-Mattress-Encasement/dp/B00E3S6AA4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise just buy one, but that wouldn't count as a hack!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T13:21:24.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11972" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11945" CreationDate="2016-05-10T16:50:20.223" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since it is staying on, but I'm guessing you mean the top is sliding around, you need some sort of frictional surface between the sheet and mattress. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have this foam grippy stuff that I usually see marketed as cupboard liners. You can find all sorts of sizes. I would put a layer of that down. It will grip the plastic and give the sheet something to grab onto. It is also soft so you shouldn't even know it's there. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a link to what I'm talking about, you might have some of this or something similar around your home. &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B002AS9NAI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&quot;Duck Select Grip Easy Non-Adhesive Shelf Liner, 12-Inch x 20-feet Taupe &quot;, found on Amazon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also use some rubber strips if you have them, it just needs to have a lot of friction to keep the sheet still. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-04-18T16:12:03.083" LastActivityDate="2019-04-18T16:12:03.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="11973" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2231" CreationDate="2016-05-10T19:34:02.910" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nibble on a clove. It will outsmell the garlic. I do it after every meal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11205" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T19:34:02.910" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11974" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2283" CreationDate="2016-05-10T23:03:55.500" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is weird and if you have abosoulultey nothing steamed potatoes, gently rubbing steamed cut potatoes on your lips help but to make sure rub it about every hour or so because it can wear off overtime or while you eat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13921" LastActivityDate="2016-05-10T23:03:55.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11976" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9306" CreationDate="2016-05-11T12:32:59.447" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can put your lips against someone's forehead, if it is hot they are sick. If their forehead does not feel hot they do not have a fever. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are trying to feel your own temperature, your forehead may feel warm when you are normal temperature and vice versa.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13924" LastEditorUserId="4088" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T20:24:49.697" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T20:24:49.697" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11977" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1961" CreationDate="2016-05-11T20:14:04.813" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A great way to help prevent the spreading of further mold is by purchasing a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.meacodehumidifiers.co.uk/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;dehumidifier&lt;/a&gt;. I had a very similar issue in my home and found that a dehumidifier helped mould, damp &amp;amp; condensation build-up by controlling the the moisture in the air, which prevents the mold from growing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13930" LastActivityDate="2016-05-11T20:14:04.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11979" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-12T00:10:49.320" Score="1" ViewCount="1898" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am putting my clothes into ziploc bags for moving, and then use vacuum to shrink the bags to save space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wonder what kinds of clothes are suitable to be used in ziploc&#xA;bags, so that&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;space can be reduced greatly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the clothes will not or less suffer from wrinkles or damages due to shrinking by vacuum.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, I think sweaters are suitable for ziploc bags, because&#xA;space can be reduced greatly and wrinkles don't seem a problem with&#xA;them. But I am not sure about &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;underwears including thermo ones&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;casual pants (jeans, khakis, chinos), casual shirts, T shirts, casual short&#xA;pants (khakis, sports), &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dress pants, dress shirts, suits,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;winter coat (with down or fur inside), jacket, ....&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After I arrive at destination and finish moving, should I remove the&#xA;clothes from the ziploc bags for the good of the clothes, or can I&#xA;keep clothes not immediately used inside the bags  to save storage&#xA;space?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5" LastEditorUserId="5" LastEditDate="2016-05-12T02:00:30.247" LastActivityDate="2016-05-12T19:49:19.223" Title="What kinds of clothes are suitable to be packed in ziploc bags?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11980" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="12016" CreationDate="2016-05-12T04:50:55.430" Score="1" ViewCount="631" Body="&lt;p&gt;After wearing and washing my knits and sweaters several times, they start to pill easily. This can also be said to clothes that are felty. Is there any way to prevent this pilling without using a remover or is it inevitable? I wash them in the bags. The reason why I don't wanna use a remover is because I once accidentally tore a knit. Since I wear my favorite ones more often like many people would, it happenes more to these favorite ones and it's so annoying!   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13792" LastEditorUserId="13792" LastEditDate="2016-05-12T06:38:53.300" LastActivityDate="2016-06-07T16:02:41.257" Title="How can I keep my knits and sweaters from pilling?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11981" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11983" CreationDate="2016-05-12T14:13:51.310" Score="4" ViewCount="981" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Background&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have been learning to play the bagpipes on a practise chanter for some time now. This is basiaclly just the chanter on which you play the melody without the bag and the drones. Since I have to wait some months to get my real bagpipes I tried to build one myself using freezer bags and ducktape. This is the result:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gN9a2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gN9a2m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;the bag&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So instead of blowing the chanter directly with the mouth, the air is saved in the bag. To play a tune I use my left arm to apply pressure on the bag to force the air through the chanter which then produces a sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;The problem&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To stop the air from going out to where it came in, a bag gets blown through a non-return valve. So the air can only exit the bag through the chanter. My first attempt of crafting such a valve looked like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GijsJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GijsJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;my non-return valve&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is just a straw with some ducktape. It &lt;em&gt;kinda&lt;/em&gt; works but there is still a bit of air going back out. Also it doesn't last long since the moisture in my breath removes the stickyness of the ducktape. Which brings me to my question: How can I craft such a non-return valve? It has to meet the following requirement:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Resistant against moisture from my breath.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Doesn't let any air go out of the bag.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Has to have diameter around 0.5 mm. If it's too thin it gets too hard to blow.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Withstands a reasonable pressure from the air trying to get out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Doesn't use too unusual material. I should be able to get it in a supermarket.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hoping for some interesting ideas!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13579" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-10-24T14:04:15.627" Title="How to craft a non-return valve for air?" Tags="&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11982" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11992" CreationDate="2016-05-12T14:26:34.663" Score="16" ViewCount="2189" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a student who use public transportation. I usually spend &lt;b&gt; 2 hours &lt;/b&gt; a day on the bus going to work, and use this time to study or just relax reading something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the movement make me feel &lt;b&gt;very sick&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Are there any tricks to avoid feeling sick&lt;/b&gt; when reading in a moving vehicle? I want to continue using this time to read.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13939" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T12:21:33.057" Title="Avoid feeling sick reading in a moving vehicle" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;reading&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11983" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11981" CreationDate="2016-05-12T15:24:22.830" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using the same straw &amp;amp; a rubber-band, cut the end off a long 'sausage-shape' regular kid's party balloon [cheap rubber one, not the expensive 'tin cushion' mylar variety] &amp;amp; fasten the mouth-piece inflator section to the straw using the rubber band. The other end, where you cut the end off just flaps in the breeze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may need to experiment with the right length to stop it sounding like a whoopee cushion when you blow, but any air pressure inside your bag will immediately seal it up as soon as the pressure inside is greater than outside.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;As mentioned in comments, if the pipe is too large, the balloon is likely to turn inside-out &amp;amp; fail, requiring a mesh to prevent that; but I think you ought to be OK using a straw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A round balloon might work just as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Actually... mylar would probably work too, but they're expensive, by comparison.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2016-05-12T18:02:01.220" LastActivityDate="2016-05-12T18:02:01.220" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11981" CreationDate="2016-05-12T15:51:50.853" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ball checks are the classic tool for this job.  You need a ball (in this case, ideally a light, fairly soft one), a cage to hold the ball near the tube outlet, and probably a very soft spring to push the ball into the tube outlet.  The softer the spring, the less pressure you'll need to push the ball off the seat and blow air into the bag; the softer the ball the less pressure will need to be in the bag to keep the ball sealed (the spring helps here).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-05-12T15:51:50.853" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11985" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11982" CreationDate="2016-05-12T17:23:31.920" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You won't be able to avoid it, I'm afraid - in sensitive people, it's caused by a mismatch in the information the brain receives - the movement causes messages to be sent from your ears and certain receptors in the neck to your brain that you're moving, but the eyes are sending an opposing message, that is, you're not moving. And in some people, that causes nausea. The only way to avoid it is not to read, and actually, the way to never feel sick on buses, cars and coaches is to always look through the front window, at where you're going, or out the back window, where you've been. Looking out the side windows can cause nausea too. Sadly, I speak from experience....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-05-12T17:23:31.920" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11986" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11979" CreationDate="2016-05-12T17:29:44.420" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In general, you can put anything you like in a ziploc vacuum bag, but in my experience, if the air is completely vacuumed out, almost everything will be creased when taken out if the items are left in that condition for any length of time. So for actually moving house, use the bags, then remove and hang up or fold away as soon as you can. Many people use the bags to store winter clothing in summer and vice versa, but with the caveat that they may need either to rewash the clothing after 6 months, or press it, although some thicker items like fur coats lose the creasing after hanging up for a few days. That's if the vacuum bags retain integrity over time, of course, because it's also been my experience that many of them don't, so when you go the cupboard where you've stored the vacuum packed spare duvets, they've pushed the door open and are making a bid for freedom. Or worse, escaped over the hatch entrance up into the loft, meaning it's next to impossible to push it open from the outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2016-05-12T17:34:59.083" LastActivityDate="2016-05-12T17:34:59.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11987" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11982" CreationDate="2016-05-12T18:21:10.527" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could take motion sickness pills if you want to get rid of the feeling completely, however I'm not sure if that would be your best choice if you are experiencing this problem every single day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have motion sickness as well. Usually standing up on the bus helps, make sure you don't ride bus on empty stomach. Another trick to reduce the sickness is to not look down and try to look at farther objects like buildings and hills rather than sidewalks. Don't try to focus your attention on anything inside the bus, you need to look out of the window. Avoid sitting in the back of the bus also helps. Definitely don't read anything or keep looking down to check your phone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2016-05-12T18:21:10.527" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11988" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11979" CreationDate="2016-05-12T19:49:19.223" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;From my experience, most clothes work fine in vacuum ziplock bags. The only ones you should avoid are clothes with heavy embellishments (especially sequins) as the sealing can damage/bend/break them. Anything else should survive the trip just fine. They will, however, come out creased. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An easy way to fix this (especially if you're moving all your clothes!) is to hang them up in the bathroom right after you unpack them, and then blast the shower/bath on hot for a few minutes. the steam will relax the fabric and reduce the creasing. Dress shirts and other stiffer fabrics may need a little more work, but this will make cotton and most synthetics presentable again very quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13943" LastActivityDate="2016-05-12T19:49:19.223" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11989" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2283" CreationDate="2016-05-12T19:58:44.153" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best approach is two-fold -- first of all, recognize the cause of dry lips: dehydration! Make an effort to drink more water. Another thing that helps me is to place a humidifier in my room while I sleep. I tend to breathe through my mouth when I sleep, and the extra water in the air helps keep me from losing too much water. I know it's tempting, but don't lick your lips when they feel dry. It'll only dry them out more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While you've said you've tried stuff like chapstick, certain people are very sensitive to certain ingredients common in most moisturizers (me included). Instead, try going with petroleum jelly/Vaseline. It'll help moisturize to prevent cracks, and help protect them while they heal. It's also safe to have close to your mouth, and doesn't have a weird taste. You can pick up little travel-sized containers of it from the travel toiletries section of most stores that are easy to throw in a book bag. I keep a little tub in my bag and a big one at home, so I don't have to risk misplacing either by moving them between bags. It's also great for dry/cracked hands, feet, knees, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13943" LastActivityDate="2016-05-12T19:58:44.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11990" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="11991" CreationDate="2016-05-12T22:49:33.357" Score="1" ViewCount="2239" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Context&lt;/strong&gt;: For about 6 weeks now I have been using a large amount of textbooks, shoe-boxes, and a miniature table to turn my regular home desk into a standing desk. I have found that standing barefoot or in flip flops for a long time makes my heels tender. For now I am borrowing a 1/2 inch foam yoga mat from my mom and folding it in half for extra softness, and it makes standing for extended periods of time much more convenient. However, she does need it to use it from time to time, and as such I need to buy one for myself. Purchasing another yoga mat would be satisfactory, but I'm wondering if a more inspired solution exists. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The actual question&lt;/strong&gt;: What objects would you suggest to best eliminate heel tenderness while standing in one spot for an excess of two hours? Preferably, the object should provide as much cushioning as two 1/2 inch yoga mats stacked onto each other, and must provide at minimum 2.5 X 1.5 feet of standing space. Hopefully, I can make or buy it with a budget of 25 dollars.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solutions I have considered&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buying another regular half inch yoga mat and folding it in half. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Nothing else yet. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13948" LastEditorUserId="13948" LastEditDate="2016-05-12T22:55:39.313" LastActivityDate="2018-01-27T05:42:48.683" Title="A soft floor cover to use with a standing desk" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11991" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11990" CreationDate="2016-05-13T00:26:12.767" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try closed-cell high-density urethane. Such stuff is used as kneeling pads and knee-cushioning material for rug-installers who spend their day as rug-rats. Avoid standing in one place for long periods which can't be good for you, either. Something like a thin breathable natural fibre material (grass mats, futon, hooked wool rugs, etc.) must be even better than some kind of plastic. If you don't want to sit, consider leaning your butt on or against a stool to take the load off your tootsies for a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I located these to illustrate the product.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=71127&amp;amp;cat=1,43456,43465&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;They're from the Lee Valley Tool Co.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-05-20T00:30:37.527" LastActivityDate="2016-05-20T00:30:37.527" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11992" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11982" CreationDate="2016-05-13T05:58:57.637" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried ginger? It's something that actually helps with my motion sickness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ginger supplements or ginger candy, taken 30-60 minutes before the daily trip could do wonders. And it's actually Mythbusters tested and approved (Small sample size, so YMMV).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12864" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T05:58:57.637" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11993" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2016-05-13T06:07:57.877" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Occasionally power washing the car. Road grime will make your wipers squeak as well as embedding gunk on the wipers themselves. Clean the wipers with vinegar  or rubbing alcohol and a paper towel. You will notice will squeak if it hasn't rained for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T06:07:57.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7539" CreationDate="2016-05-13T06:15:45.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unbolt wiper arm from the linkage assembly. Remove wiper blade. Paint wiper arm. Recommend doing one at a time for alignment purposes as well as Murphy's Law (fecal matter occurs- being PC here). Reinstall everything.&#xA;Repeat process for the other one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T06:15:45.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11995" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11942" CreationDate="2016-05-13T08:52:32.470" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're more concerned with killing it than getting rid of it then use some compressed air or a gaseous deodorant can and turn it upside down before spraying. This makes the can spray an extremely cold residue that can easily kill a spider. I've done it before and the only issue is that you need to get rid of it afterwards. Something like compressed air would be perfect since there's no noticeable gas given off except for regular air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13952" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T08:52:32.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11996" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11982" CreationDate="2016-05-13T13:57:02.690" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's a common occurrence when people lack compound vision and are less tolerable to ambiguity. &#xA;If you do have ocular differences try looking up &quot;Anisometropia Ambliopia&quot; this can be fixed with contacts as glasses are further and create discrepancies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is my idea as it only seems to be when your reading&#xA;, but your not alone I have the same );&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12967" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T13:57:02.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11997" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11990" CreationDate="2016-05-13T13:59:44.270" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cell Inserts as user &quot;Stan&quot; recommended are very good for this, but if there are few contact points you can have the gel disks people use to move heavy furniture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12967" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T13:59:44.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11998" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7539" CreationDate="2016-05-13T15:52:49.883" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remove wiper arm.  Wash it with soap and water. Hit it with some 220 grit sandpaper lightly. Rinse and dry. This will make your paint job better and stick better.  Spray with black spray paint.  Let dry.  Reassemble.  Done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;OR you can do this:  Just lift the wiper arm, put a piece of newspaper behind it, effectively masking off parts you don't want black.  Spray with &quot;Plasti-dip&quot; (available at any auto store).  Looks great and is quick.  Also, any overspray can be peeled off very easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6606" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T15:52:49.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="11999" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11242" CreationDate="2016-05-13T15:56:35.963" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Eating the doucment always works and you don't need fuel source or nearby water source.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6606" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T15:56:35.963" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12001" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-13T18:09:29.950" Score="4" ViewCount="579" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea,  and now need to wear a mask attached to a fancy air pump at night to keep my airways open. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have been religiously putting it on every night,  but  have apparently developed the skill of taking  it off in my sleep! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried looping an elastic band round the prongs attaching the straps,  but this is working it's way off,  or something, but it's not working... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As it's fairly important to keep the mask on,  does anyone have any ideas as to how to stop myself taking it off? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13960" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T12:16:20.323" Title="Keeping Sleep Apnea mask on" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12001" CreationDate="2016-05-13T18:41:48.823" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mittens might work - you're probably removing it with your hands in your sleep rather than it just coming off. But you need mittens without a thumb piece, like the ones babies have when they keep scratching their faces, so I'm thinking maybe try wearing a pair of socks on your hands, just to see if that stops you. They need to be not too loose though, and preferably of thick material, to make it difficult to use your fingers individually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T18:41:48.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12003" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11990" CreationDate="2016-05-13T18:48:55.203" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cheapest and easiest solution is to use a cushion filler, with or without a fancy cushion cover, those ones that are soft fibrous inners with a soft outer white covering which you use to put in your own cushion covers. Link below shows example&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wilko.com/cushions/wilko-cushion-inner-standard/invt/0068435&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.wilko.com/cushions/wilko-cushion-inner-standard/invt/0068435&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and these cheap ones flatten down real quick, which is good if you want to stand on it. They come in larger sizes... I use these in bed under my heels because they get tender in the night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T18:48:55.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12001" CreationDate="2016-05-13T18:51:29.777" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap a towel around your head. Make it tight enough to make removing the mask difficult, but not so much that it interferes with the mask..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are still having issues, try using a large elastic band to secure the towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will take about 3 weeks for you to get &quot;acclimatized&quot; to wearing the mask every night.  You shouldn't need either the towel or banding after that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-05-13T18:51:29.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12006" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-14T03:40:29.367" Score="-3" ViewCount="4504" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a vintage-styled checkin-sized suitcase which is wider than iys height.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a thin compartment underneath the cover, attached by zipper. Inside it, there is a X-shaped band. What's supposed to be put in it, and what's the usage of the X-shaped band? Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9E1WX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9E1WX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VRupb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VRupb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5" LastEditorUserId="5" LastEditDate="2016-05-14T04:00:59.187" LastActivityDate="2016-05-18T22:13:41.877" Title="What's the usage of the compartment underneath the cover of a suitcase?" Tags="&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-05-14T23:11:31.230" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12007" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-14T15:28:03.663" Score="3" ViewCount="160" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an old pair of calipers I've been trying to look new.&#xA;The measurement scales have all their grooves but it's difficult to see them.&#xA;Other than taking a pin and painting each line individually is there another way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Possibly a thin layer of paint and sand off revealing whatever is left in grooves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13970" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T16:23:02.843" Title="Repainting measurement increments on tools" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12008" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12007" CreationDate="2016-05-14T15:44:04.403" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sugru&lt;/a&gt; - not cheap, but simple &amp;amp; resilient.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(No affiliation, I just use it a lot for all sorts of things)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From Sugru's own web site - &lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com/blog/7-ways-sugru-can-refresh-and-improve-well-worn-products&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;8 ways sugru can refresh and improve well worn products&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rub a contrasting colour into the 'grain' of the markings &amp;amp; rub off the excess. Leave overnight to cure. Starts off like 'plasticine/silly putty' modelling clay - dries like rubberised plastic.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Amongst other uses, I've had some on chipped cups that I use every day &amp;amp; that go in the dishwasher all the time. Still sound after several years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One example...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BoPoF.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BoPoF.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just realised in the example they appear to be using some kind of wooden palette knife or spatula. I've found a thumb is quite sufficient; it's nowhere near as messy as the pic makes it out to be, thumb, finger, one piece of kitchen roll, done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T16:23:02.843" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T16:23:02.843" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12007" CreationDate="2016-05-14T15:47:51.093" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You are right on track with painting the surface, but you should act &lt;em&gt;before the paint dries&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either cover the entire scale with paint or add a dollop or line of paint at one end, use a bench scraper to spread the paint over the scale, ideally back and forth. Scrape or wipe the excess paint off again with a rag, so that only the grooves remain coloured. Aim to work mainly perpendicular to the direction of the grooves so as not to remove the paint in them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This technique is well-known in all &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intaglio_(printmaking)&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;intaglio&lt;/a&gt; types of printing, e.g. etching.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2016-05-14T19:37:36.920" LastActivityDate="2016-05-14T19:37:36.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12010" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10853" CreationDate="2016-05-14T16:13:53.343" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a variation of the binder clip idea:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, even a large binder clip won't bite a large portion of a &quot;perfect bound&quot; book. There's a sort of fan-out that happens, and I find that a binder clip won't hold more than about 50 pages. So I clip the binder on the lower (or upper) edge of the book.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, the binder clip alone doesn't hold most books open. Instead, with a bit of an angle, you can manage to slip the end of a pencil through one hoop-handle of the binder clip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...then rest the spine of the book on your pencil. Voila! The book now pulls on the binder and holds itself open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lXG3J.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lXG3Jm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Pages clipped and clip held by pencil&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12348" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:02:07.787" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:02:07.787" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2231" CreationDate="2016-05-14T16:28:44.013" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One used to get capsules in my locale named &quot;no-pong&quot;. Worked a treat, but I haven't felt the need to use them, or have seen them, in years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They consisted basically of vegetable oil and parsley extract. So I am guessing eating a few sprigs of fresh parsley and chasing it down with a tablespoon of olive oil, after consuming the garlic, may help (sort of forming a layer to prevent the sulfur compounds from escaping).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Would not know if it worked though. I just accept the fact that others also smoke and eat other unpleasant foods, about which they don't worry, so I just brush my teeth as normal and for the rest people must just man up quid pro quo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13971" LastActivityDate="2016-05-14T16:28:44.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12012" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12006" CreationDate="2016-05-14T20:11:45.063" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &quot;X&quot; strap has a small clasp in the centre. Unclip that and spread the two halves open. Place folded sweaters, dress shirts, skirts, and other folded outerwear in the lid compartment. Close the X and zip the cover closed to hold everything in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDGWW7_O2sI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; title=&quot;How to fold a suit, pants, and shirt&quot;&gt;Here's how to prepare a suit &amp;amp; shirt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: I use the supplied flat hanger that comes with the case. Place the hanger inside the suit coat as you would any hanger. Close the suit coat overlapping the sides more than you normally would to button it until the body of the suit coat fits inside the lid. Push the shoulders toward the middle and lay the sleeves on top of the suit coat so it will fit. At this point, the suit is narrow enough to fit. Now close the X and clasp it over the front of the coat. Fold the length of the suit coat in half and zip the cover closed to hold everything in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, when you close the cover, the apparel in the cover is held in place by the X strap. More can be placed flat on the folded clothing and held there by the zippered cover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Without the strap and/or the zipped cover, the things in the lid would slide down toward the hinge as you closed the lid unless you had a couple of more hands to hold things in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use some imagination and find other things they are good for, too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-05-18T22:13:41.877" LastActivityDate="2016-05-18T22:13:41.877" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11764" CreationDate="2016-05-14T20:51:19.577" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;No electrical outlets around?&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;A star drill along with a cold-steel chisel and hammer will work even if the stone is still in the ground. The star drill works like a chisel but you turn the drill after each blow to create a round hole. After a few pilot holes aligned along the line you wish to split the piece, the chisel between the holes will cleave the stone.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;Take your time.&lt;br/&gt; Put lemonade into the fridge to cool for when you finish…&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;and…&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;WEAR EYE PROTECTION&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-14T20:51:19.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12014" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11721" CreationDate="2016-05-14T21:05:50.640" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DO NOT DO THIS. It will probably destroy your print and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; give you the effect you wish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can make it LOOK like it is glued to the back of the glass in the frame.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;Here's how:&#xA;&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;Get two sheets of glass the same size and press the print between them. Then frame the print with no cardboard behind it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a space around the print, it looks as if the print was glued to the back of the glass and suspended within the print frame.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-14T21:05:50.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12015" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11663" CreationDate="2016-05-14T21:32:18.047" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hang an IKEA light weight carpet on the wall in front of you behind the camera and microphone to help with reflecting sound. For decor sake, frame the rug!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See how you sound with SKYPE call testing service. Dial in, speak, and your voice will be played back as it is received. It the best sound-check for the money (free).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't want too much sound deadening as it degrades the sound quality overall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The new LED lighting is very close to daylight and looks sharp and has excellent colour rendition. They don't pollute so much as the Energy Efficient Compact Fluorescent bulbs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, call your agent and raise your speaking fee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-14T21:32:18.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11980" CreationDate="2016-05-15T02:12:05.567" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Water-efficient vertical drum washers, I find, are much gentler on fabrics than the horizontal washers. This is probably because the impeller in the older washers caused friction between layers of fabric, while the tumbling action of vertical machines causes less rubbing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In any event, use the least detergent, least water and shortest cycle. Hand-washing with mild detergent such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.woolite.us/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Woolite&lt;/a&gt; was once required, but the HE washers seem just as mild.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After much wear, even without washing, though, some yarns pill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T02:12:05.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12017" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11062" CreationDate="2016-05-15T02:15:47.123" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I shall try to respond to the only familiar words in the question: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;tiresome&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;effort&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;time&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and my favourite word &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;easier&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. I think that the word efficient may not apply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/em&gt;: I cannot say much about the backflow of water. If you have to reverse the filter between two pipe fittings, and put it back into the water line, I don't understand. …&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;If you are talking about pouring some water into the back end with a funnel, say, that's different.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's an iron filter. Perhaps a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;strong rare-earth magnet&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; dropped into the open end of the water filter, withdrawn using a string, remove iron particles from the thing, and repeat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a pain to sit there under the sink with a heavy spoon whacking the filter. Perhaps &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;a strong electric vibrator&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; can be fastened to the side of the filter to do the whacking for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An old-fashion &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;heavy-duty fire alarm bell&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has an electro-magnetic clapper that can out-tap you 1000 times better. Get one at a salvage store, remove the noisy bell and let the little ball bang away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;a hammer-drill&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, you can make a collar from a steel adjustable ring, make and attach a collet to go into the drill chuck and let the drill hammer away at the filter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T02:15:47.123" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12018" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11980" CreationDate="2016-05-15T02:24:32.913" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pilling of fabric occurs during wear more than by care.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Washing loostens the fibres in some fabrics by removing the &quot;sizing&quot; (a kind of starch) used to give &quot;body&quot; to most flat fabric finishes during their manufacture. While you cannot replace the sizing in the fabric, you can avoid strong detergents and fabric softeners that hasten the softening of the fabric finish. Avoid tumble drying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since pilling occurs when two surfaces rub against each other, avoiding that will reduce pilling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Going further; the removal of the pills as soon as you can will help reduce their numbers but I have NO practical evidence of this&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-05-15T15:47:39.220" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T15:47:39.220" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11690" CreationDate="2016-05-15T02:40:20.500" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yellowing of materials that touch your skin can be the result of the oils on your skin being transferred to your phone case. Most likely, if this is the cause the most pronounced discolouration will be where your skin touched the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remedy: Remove the case periodically and wash it with a mild soap, dry, and replace on the phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Overall yellowing of the case evenly is probably something in your environment reacting to the composition of the case material. It is probably not something &quot;cleanable.&quot; Being able to change this might be unfeasible and/or impractical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remedy: Don't you just love yellow silicone phone cases?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid harsh cleaning materials, cleansers, and miracle liquids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T02:40:20.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12020" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9986" CreationDate="2016-05-15T03:30:28.377" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't spend another penny or a minute's time trying to save anything made of particle board. It can't carry a load even if reinforced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Save the trestles and substitute a sheet of plywood or put the sheet of plywood on the particle board (after you turn the particle board over).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a minimum of 5/8&quot; / 16mm thickness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T03:30:28.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12021" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9937" CreationDate="2016-05-15T03:43:40.327" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;SIMPLE, EASY, FAST, CHEAP, NEAT, REMOVABLE (but leave 'em on)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a roll of Black Plastic Electrical tape and cut squares to cover the indicator lights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T03:43:40.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9768" CreationDate="2016-05-15T03:59:21.320" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are glass treatments for picture frames to prevent or greatly reduce reflections of photos and artwork. Visit your local art framing store with your screen size to have a piece of non-reflecting glass cut to fit over your screen. The edge can be polished or taped to protect your fingers or monitor finish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Crossed polaroid screens are light and can cut the reflections by about 95% but are costly. Sheets of polaroid plastic are available from Edmund Scientifics, Barrington, New Jersey, United States.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T03:59:21.320" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9711" CreationDate="2016-05-15T04:12:53.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Slip a &lt;em&gt;thin&lt;/em&gt; piece of wire or shim-stock foil into the hole of the frame and replace the present screw. The foil or wire will distort and take up the slack allowing the screw to hold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, if the screw is stripped, use a stainless screw with the same diameter and screw pitch to replace it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T04:12:53.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-05-15T04:19:38.750" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found this thing on eBay that works great on my bingo scratch off game's and also on big scratch area's on other ticket games. I think it's called ezscratch,under scratch tools.Its blade is different than most of those others and it came on A keychain. I actually use it for more then lottery tickets.You got to check it out.Hope I helped you. No more broken nails.&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13980" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T04:19:38.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12026" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9937" CreationDate="2016-05-15T11:10:34.060" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can, move the gadgets to another room. Not only will this mean the little blue and green lights to indicate they are charging or whatnot won't bother you, but it also means whatever buzzes and vibrations they may emit (as notifications or just a background noise) won't disrupt your sleep. There is no need for your phone to charge right next to your bed - it could charge in the kitchen or bathroom. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't, consider getting a sleep mask - a fabric eyeshade held on with mild elastic. Some people claim these make their faces hot but I have several that are extremely comfortable. They block the light, so you don't need to make the room light-free. As a pleasant side effect, once you come to associate the mask with sleeping, you will fall asleep more quickly even in situations where it's hard to sleep, such as while traveling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't move the devices or shade your eyes, perhaps something as simple as a small cardboard box that you put (upside down) over the gadgets to cover their lights, and remove in the morning. I wouldn't like this because the box would be around all day, but it could work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2016-05-15T11:10:34.060" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12027" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2016-05-15T11:48:28.693" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I consume a lot of food in such jars and almost always they just won't open. Two methods that I find most effective:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Punch a hole in the lid. To make the process easy and safe I use a small hammer and a masonry nail (short and thick nail for concrete walls) or a similar sharp object, like a center punch tool, which you can easily hold in hand while tapping it with a hammer. So you practically don't need to apply any power to open the jar and don't need to ruin your knifes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you want to reuse the lid, use a &lt;strong&gt;leather work glove&lt;/strong&gt;, not rubber. You can get a pair for ca.10 bucks, and it can be much better investment than a jar opener. Unlike other methods and thin rubber gloves, these not only give good grip but also reduce the pain in the hand especially if the cap is really tight and you must apply a lot of power. Till now I could open so all the jars without hassle. But this still needs some power :)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13981" LastEditorUserId="13981" LastEditDate="2016-05-16T13:41:29.550" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T13:41:29.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12029" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-16T06:23:02.580" Score="3" ViewCount="487" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need help trying to remove the smoke odor from my picture albums after we had a house fire one day ago.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13989" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T20:43:04.270" Title="How do i clean my pictures after a house fire" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12032" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2283" CreationDate="2016-05-16T08:44:12.050" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just to add some points regarding long term prevention, rather than an immediate solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You mention skin oils (sebum) as &quot;gross&quot;. I would therefore guess that you are carefully washing your hair and face with shampoo, soap or other cleansers to keep them &quot;oil-free and fresh&quot;. If you are female, you &lt;em&gt;probably&lt;/em&gt; use make-up and other cosmetics on your face and also cleansers to take them off again (but at the minimum you seem to use lip balm).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All of these things may alter the sebum production in your skin. I want you to realize that sebum in itself is your body's own totally natural way to keep your skin and hair healthy and clean and shiny. It is no more gross than the tears that keep your eyes moisturized and dust-free or the saliva that keeps your mucous membranes in your mouth moisturized and healthy and initiates your food digestion process :-) I don't think outside substances can effectively replace your body's own function (provided your body is in good health, of course).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So I suggest to consider if any of your routines may be detrimental to your skin, and perhaps try to adjust them.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Many people wash their hair (and face) with a weak bicarbonate of soda (a.k.a. baking soda, bicarb) solution followed by a rinse of diluted apple cider vinegar (ACV) or lemon juice, which strips away less sebum than soap does, and so normalizes sebum production after a while. You can google the exact procedure, but be aware that bicarb solution is still harsh, so dilute as much as possible and rinse out as quickly as possible. Others go even further and wash with &lt;em&gt;only&lt;/em&gt; water. Keep in mind that your skin will need time to adjust and may overproduce for the first while (oily skin and hair with unpleasant body odor). There are ways to alleviate it (in the same articles). It does improve. Be warned however that you should not jump back and forth between methods, if you decide to do this, go all the way.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Taking long baths or showers in hot/steamy water may also dry out your skin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cosmetics may also dry out your skin especially moisturising products. Consider phasing them out. This may include some lib balm sticks, which may also &lt;a href=&quot;https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/14691/do-some-ingredients-in-lip-balm-cause-dry-lips&quot;&gt;actually dry out lips&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As mentioned by others, stay hydrated. Drink water, but small quantities at regular intervals (e.g. half a glass every 15 mins) rather than big quantities at once.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be aware of what you eat. Some foods (e.g. sugars, refined (white) starches, processed foods, and heated or chemically-treated oils (like in fast food or cheap cooking oils) may cause your tissues (including skin) to become less than optimally healthy (unfortunately often typical student foods). Your diet should include lots of fresh (preferably raw) vegetables and fruits (mostly veggies, though). It should also include enough healthy fats (extra virgin olive oil, butter, avocados, etc.) with every meal. A moderate amount of red meat is probably good. Most modern diets or &quot;eating lifestyles&quot; like clean eating, paleo, banting, modernized Atkins, etc. are not too far off regarding general guidelines. (Eating healthy will also help in the body odor department, if you are worried about that).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Iron deficiency may also cause dry skin. So again you should include at least small amounts of red meat, eggs etc. in your diet. And don't worry about the cholesterol in the foods, that recommendation is now deprecated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Regular vigorous exercise (working up a sweat) is also helpful in a number of ways. It improves blood circulation, gets the lymph system going which helps to detox, flushes out pores, and distributes sebum.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sorry for the long post, seems to have lost track into to a general health sermon, and you are worried about your lips only :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13971" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:46:45.690" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T08:44:12.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12034" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-16T12:11:20.913" Score="45" ViewCount="26121" Body="&lt;p&gt;When people cut their fingernails and toenails, the nail trimmings typically fly everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some nail clippers that have little plastic sheaths that are &lt;em&gt;supposed&lt;/em&gt; to catch the trimmings, but they never seem to work.  And finding one with a straight edge for toenails is a real challenge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's a good &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;life hack&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to trim your fingernails and toenails without the trimmings flying all over the room?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2017-11-24T05:42:06.567" Title="How can you cut fingernails and toenails without nail trimmings flying everywhere?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="17" CommentCount="11" FavoriteCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12036" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12029" CreationDate="2016-05-16T13:17:26.687" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using Activated Charcoal or Baking Soda. Activated Charcoal works because of 'Physisorption' and Baking Soda absorbs moisture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13992" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T13:17:26.687" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12037" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-16T13:24:04.577" Score="49" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I often do when trimming my nails, toes or fingers, is grab a plastic shopping bag, open it on the floor and then place my foot or hand partly inside the bag and trim. It's quick, almost 100% effective, and is a fast easy cleanup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plus, if you're like me, you have so many plastic bags you have no idea what to do with them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12702" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2016-05-16T13:26:02.180" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T13:26:02.180" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12038" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2016-05-16T14:36:12.897" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have to open those glasses more frequently, such a device could help you:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ILGDo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ILGDo.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;rubber band with lever&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a rubber band with a plastic lever arm, that fits on most common glasses:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AU4BP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AU4BP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;device in use&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For occasional use, built one made of things you have at home, like a leather belt and a lever arm made of a hammer, a cane or a boomerang - you name it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OBzqX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OBzqX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;selfmade glass opener&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply the force gently in order not to damage the belt. And maybe protect the hand that holds the glass with a glove or similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13145" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T14:36:12.897" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12039" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6283" CreationDate="2016-05-16T15:11:52.050" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've recently tried this new approach, I have to walk 2 floors upstairs and I always spilled some of my coffee on my way up, I first tried making round movements with my holding hand and it seemed to work tough it wasn't good enough, so I tried a new approach by swinging the opposite arm, that way whenever I mark a step the hand is vertically aligned to my feet and the swinging and hand position absorb the shock of the step, I've found this myself useful as I can even walk upstairs a bit faster without spilling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13993" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T15:11:52.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12040" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9937" CreationDate="2016-05-16T15:30:58.090" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using a &quot;static cling&quot; Automotive window film. It leaves no residue, and comes in varying translucency. I've got one over the various lights on my laptop for that reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T15:30:58.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12041" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12001" CreationDate="2016-05-16T15:57:24.830" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's normal at the beginning to play with the c-pap mask. When you wake up, replace the mask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soon, your body will &quot;recognize&quot; the better sleep you're getting, and it will become second-nature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: It's VERY important to make sure your gear as spotlessly clean as you can. Although it's expensive, if it isn't working it's worthless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep it up. You'll breath easier for it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T15:57:24.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-16T16:14:46.593" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't need a lifehack actually, first one needs a good tool, this kind of tool is the best (it looks just like cutters for electrical wires, but small and with slightly bent blades):  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nie8j.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nie8j.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try better to cut the nail precisely so that after each cut it is still there, in the end you just pull the whole thing with fingers. With such cutters it is fairly easy. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Before cutting, put the fingers in hot water for 5 min, it will make them soft.  Or cut the nails after bathing.   &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the hand/foot against wall/box/whatever which will prevent it from flying too far. To find them it easier, do it on a dark surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Easy one, but works only for handnails - put black pants on, or a tissue over the knees while sitting and keep fingers against the tissue while cutting.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13981" LastEditorUserId="13981" LastEditDate="2016-05-16T17:26:21.830" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T17:26:21.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12044" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12001" CreationDate="2016-05-16T18:15:04.537" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The core question is: what can I do about my &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000808.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;somnambulism&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;(note: sleep walking is called somnambulism, but somnambulism is any motor activity during sleep, such as shutting down the CPAP)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Taking of the mask (which with some models is tricky) and then turning off the CPAP, on more than one occasion would be diagnosed as somnambulism.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you have a history of sleepwalking or doing odd things at night? Do you live alone and have no way of knowing your sleep activity? On one of my daughters visits she said I got out of bed, walked into the dining room, pushed a chair over, and then went back to bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My Doc fixed my minor somnambulism with a diphenhydramine (aka Benadryl) before bed. Diphenhydramine is the active ingredient on Tylenol PM and the like products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW: always always use only distilled water in the humidifer&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2880" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T18:15:04.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-16T19:41:12.493" Score="29" Body="&lt;p&gt;Clip your nails outside in nature. Your small organic compound deposit is appreciated by micro-organisms, and you don't have to care where it lands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be courteous: don't do this where the scattered trimmings might bother others, such as in urban or built-up areas, or on grass likely to be used for picnics within the next year, or on public beaches, or near food-crops or sources of fresh water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9966" LastEditorUserId="9966" LastEditDate="2016-05-16T21:38:39.697" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T21:38:39.697" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12046" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7178" CreationDate="2016-05-16T19:43:44.853" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;To me, this is more of a manners question, as crunchy foods are meant to be crunched.&#xA;So, offer some chips (etc.) to your workmates before snacking. Explain they are welcome to any and apologize for any 'ravenous munchings' they might overhear from your cube. Then devour like a Cookie Monster. They'll find you charming &amp;amp; amusing. &#xA;In my cube environ, I used to slowly pour my water from bottle to mug, gradually increasing the distance for volume, then topping it all off with little splooshing sounds. It's a great (rare occasion) groggy-Friday-afternoon activity that always got some giggles. Then I'd watch to see who was the first inspired to hit the bathroom. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14000" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T19:43:44.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12047" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-16T20:44:55.887" Score="2" ViewCount="9650" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure this is 100% appropriate for this site since it isn't quite an everyday problem, but here goes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let's say that I have this special piece of jewelry that I have to show to the doorman of the secret organization I'm in, in order to enter the hideout. It is a 5×8×1 cm (2×3×0.4 inch) aluminium rectangle with our logo carved into it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I need to carry it on me (everyday maybe), but, at the same time, nobody must see it. I need to conceal it in such a way that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It (or clues that might lead to it, like a necklace chain if I were to wear it as a necklace) is &lt;strong&gt;completely hidden/hidden in plain sight&lt;/strong&gt; while I am wearing a &lt;strong&gt;regular outfit&lt;/strong&gt;. For our purpose let's say &lt;em&gt;shirt and jeans&lt;/em&gt;. It's perfectly fine if I can't hide it while in my underwear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I can &lt;strong&gt;access it relatively easily&lt;/strong&gt; and quickly. I don't want any awkward situations with the doorman.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It &lt;strong&gt;must be safe&lt;/strong&gt; - both from pickpockets and accidents (someone bumps into me, I trip and fall etc.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So how should I go about this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PS:&lt;/strong&gt; Both &lt;em&gt;in clothes&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;in body&lt;/em&gt; hiding places work, as long as they abide the three rules.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PPS:&lt;/strong&gt; No. Having the outline of the object show trough my shirt without any camouflage is not acceptable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14001" LastEditorUserId="14001" LastEditDate="2016-05-17T04:07:15.927" LastActivityDate="2019-02-13T16:51:44.723" Title="Concealing relatively small objects on my person" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;jewelry&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12049" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-16T21:10:16.320" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easier for toes than for fingers, but works for either: put a finger over the opening on each side of the clippers when you make the cut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4544" LastActivityDate="2016-05-16T21:10:16.320" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-17T00:59:43.630" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easy: trim your nails after shower. As the water makes it a little more soft, it doesn't fly everywhere. Bonus: do it on your sink. After finish, just open the faucet and the bits will be gone! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14007" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T00:59:43.630" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12051" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-17T03:19:45.873" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Start by clipping your nail halfway across. Then cover the clipped part of your nail with another finger or your thumb, and clip the other half of your nail. The nail clipping will remain pinned under your finger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14011" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T03:19:45.873" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-05-17T03:19:45.873" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12052" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-17T09:30:56.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been using Stylfile for myself for a few months and for my kids for years (they've got a smaller version). It slices nails instead of clipping them and effectively stops the &quot;ping&quot; of nail clippings flying across the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stylfile.com/collections/mens&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://stylfile.com/collections/mens&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HQRl0.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HQRl0.png&quot; alt=&quot;Picture of the stylfile with the slicing action.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14016" LastEditorUserId="14016" LastEditDate="2016-05-23T20:44:37.963" LastActivityDate="2016-05-23T20:44:37.963" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12054" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12047" CreationDate="2016-05-17T11:44:57.393" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Idea&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make an armband out of something thin and strong (even a sock that has had the toe part cut off can work &lt;em&gt;see image&lt;/em&gt;) and wear it on your bicep.&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i1.wp.com/www.theartofdoingstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Sock-Iphone-Holder-1.jpg?w=150&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i1.wp.com/www.theartofdoingstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Sock-Iphone-Holder-1.jpg?w=150&quot; alt=&quot;Sock on bicep&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make a pocket on the armband. The location of the pocket should be between your arm and torso.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;OR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;if you are using the sock idea, you can roll it up a bit and use that as the pocket.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Connect a chain to the object and attach the chain to the armband.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;OR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can tie the chain around the armband.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place object in pocket of armband. Wear shirt over armband.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to use&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA; - &lt;em&gt;Appear at door and reach into the neck of your shirt and pull out object.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA; - &lt;em&gt;After entry, while walking place back in armband pocket (including chain, it will look like you have an itch)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tip: Wear 1 on each arm to hide the indifference of your arms if it stands out alot&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS. Works best with long sleeves or vests/hoodies/coats.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;PSS. You can make one for your thigh&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13318" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-10T09:42:50.047" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T09:36:00.057" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12055" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11888" CreationDate="2016-05-17T13:25:36.350" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use an object or a surface which has same height as width of your hand. So whenever by mistake your elbow or hand hits it will push the surface towards the edge of the desk and the glass will fall towards the inside or away from the edge.&#xA;Simple physics and conservation of momentum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13992" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T13:25:36.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2016-05-17T13:45:46.903" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simply, strike the bottom of the jar with the heel of your hand. It shunts the contents forward, adjusting the pressure. The lid will come off then with an easy twist. That's how you open a jar. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14022" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T13:45:46.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12057" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12047" CreationDate="2016-05-17T14:43:42.687" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your given dimensions sound &lt;em&gt;almost&lt;/em&gt; like a representation of a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolith_%28Space_Odyssey%29&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Space Odyssey Monolith&lt;/a&gt; (1×4×9, or 1²×2²×3²). Is your secret society perhaps the Arthur C. Clarke Fan Club?  :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Joking aside, an object of the size you described would perhaps be of the size of a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keychain#Key_fob&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;key fob&lt;/a&gt;. I think it would be easy to simply add it to a key ring, perhaps with some cover like a leather or plastic sheath (perhaps with a car maker's logo), if camouflage is deemed necessary. Which leaves the problem of pickpocketing. What if you attach the key ring, or simply the token itself, to your clothing with a sufficiently strong chain? Either the normal devices that people use for their keys/wallets (unsightly), or more clandestinely: pinned to the inside of you pocket with something like a safety pin?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A related idea is how gentlemen used to secure their pocket watches to their vests, which has gone out of fashion (except apparently in steampunk subculture). Around a decade ago I visited Switzerland and in a watch shop saw various models of wristwatch-sized pocket watches (both in a pocket watch housing, and mounted onto a leather backing instead of a wristband) that were apparently in fashion with some motorcyclists (carried in little denim &quot;5th pocket&quot;). So you could get away with disguising your token in such a housing (and affecting some eccentricity).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a stretch it could also be disguised as a (non-functional) smart watch. Flip up the face to reveal the token.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I for one however am appalled that a society would use such an antiquated and still easy-to-steal security device (or they could at least have made it out of tungsten, titanium, cobalt, platinum, or some such). As 007 showed us in Spectre, even a small innocuous ring with an engraved octopus can still be pulled off its newly-deceased owner and used to gain entrance to the highest level meeting. Not a good idea. Perhaps your society should consider something more modern like a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microchip_implant_%28human%29&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;subdermal microchip implant&lt;/a&gt; which can implement the whole &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-key_cryptography&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;public/private key spiel&lt;/a&gt;, even without the need to keep a members' list on a central computer, and potentially making the bouncer's job easier or even redundant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13971" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T14:43:42.687" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12058" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-17T15:14:13.833" Score="2" ViewCount="3826" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have many T-shirts worn during summers.They lack collars.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The problem with it is that the straps of the vest i.e sandoz are visible and it looks very odd.You have to insert it underneath the T-shirt in shoulder parts but it soon comes to its original position and is viewed again.Can anyone help with this problem?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Vest is like &lt;a href=&quot;https://m.snapdeal.com/product/neva-quilt-white-modal-base/411776270&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7347" LastEditorUserId="7347" LastEditDate="2016-05-18T01:34:33.143" LastActivityDate="2016-05-23T14:53:53.343" Title="Avoiding view of vest in T-shirt" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12060" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-17T16:19:50.197" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know that nail clipper manufacturers in Japan have tried to mitigate this problem with an addition to the nail clipper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Cv3Pj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Cv3Pj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, they have included a plastic guard and sleeve on the sides of the clipper where the nails would usually fly out. The clippings are collected in the sleeve which can be removed. You can then dump the clippings out after your are done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a better image that shows the design.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k5aTh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k5aThm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you combine this nail clipper with the plastic bag method, you'll be in business.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14027" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T14:49:50.147" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T14:49:50.147" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12061" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12047" CreationDate="2016-05-17T16:53:51.777" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't tell from your 'nym if you are a male or female. If you are a female just stick it in your bra. I know a lot of girls who will store their phones in there and they don't find it awkward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13801" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T16:53:51.777" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12058" CreationDate="2016-05-17T17:15:50.803" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A sando vest is a vest, in UK terminology, that is, a garment worn next to the skin, underneath other clothing, either short sleeved or with a straplike cut of varying widths over the shoulders, worn usually for warmth. Choose a different style of vest - there are differences in the cut which make the strap parts over your shoulders rest in different areas over the shoulders, so choosing one with narrower straps, set further apart, is about the only thing you can do. Or stop wearing a vest under your teeshirt - if its warm enough to wear a teeshirt, surely its warm enough to not need a vest beneath. If you're female, a camisole top is better, they have really narrow straps, but again, where the straps sit on the shoulders differs with the cut of the garment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2016-05-17T17:23:40.720" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T17:23:40.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12063" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-17T17:43:53.520" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I do is clip just one small side of it without cutting it, then tear it away with my fingers.  This avoids pieces flying away and you can just toss them to the trash or put them aside until you finish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5256" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2016-05-19T05:57:23.693" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T05:57:23.693" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12064" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12047" CreationDate="2016-05-17T18:20:24.177" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Given the size and (presumed) rigidity of your membership tag, and your criterion that there can't be a trail such as a neck chain (dog tags don't really stand out, and a lot of folks who exercise regularly carry a car key and/or house key that way), many easy hiding places are ruled out.  Protection against pickpockets makes the task harder still, nixing a wallet or just carrying loose in a pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Needing to be able to show the item on short notice, and restow it quickly and easily, further narrows things down.  If you're willing to go to considerable effort and expense, you might be able to have a body modification shop create a skin pouch (say, on one of your pectorals) where the outline of the item would be covered by your body, but the pouch would be accessible through an open shirt collar (not so good for black tie, but fine for shirt and trousers).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise, if your mouth is big enough (might be marginal, depending on the harshness of the item's corners and edges) you could conceal it in one cheek (preferably inside a protective covering to prevent corrosion and irritation of cheek and gums).  More accessible, no more available to pickpockets, and probably cheaper than a skin pouch.  This one would be greatly simplified if your item were just a little smaller.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing in-body methods, modification of your pants to give an access hole inside one pocket would allow a man to store an item this size inside jockey shorts or bikini briefs, in the perineal area.  The doorman probably won't want to touch it if you store it here...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T18:20:24.177" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12065" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11888" CreationDate="2016-05-17T18:57:26.210" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The first think I would think of if I want a glass that does not spill when knocked over is one of the Thermoses used for drinks like Coffee. They have lids that require pressing a button or using some other mechanism to open, so most can not let liquid out without human intervention or not being closed after drinking. Even for some of them the hole is small which limits the amount that can spill when knocked over. They are designed like this to keep the heat in, keeping Coffee hot longer. You can use that to your advantage as well by putting ice in there and it is sure to stay cold for a long time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13666" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T18:57:26.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12066" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2016-05-17T20:52:19.760" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just bang it on the counter a bit. Solved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14035" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T20:52:19.760" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12067" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-17T21:16:57.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Clip your nails in the shower or bath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus: the nails flow down the drain so there's no cleanup required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12756" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T21:16:57.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12068" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6312" CreationDate="2016-05-17T22:31:29.090" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've tried everything and I find soaking clothes in warm water and Calgon Water Softener (found it at Walmart near the oxyclean) for about a day works  well to get detergent smell out of used clothing.  Sometimes I'll add a little dish soap too if they are really strong. Then I rinse them well and wash with my regular laundry soap.  Seems to release the smells without adding another one, the light Calgon smell rinses away.  It's a little gross to see how much stinky detergent/fabric softener &quot;film&quot; rises to the top of the soaking water.  I think the Calgon removes the binding agents or hard water minerals that hold onto the fragrance and the dish soap de-greases the fabric softener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14036" LastActivityDate="2016-05-17T22:31:29.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-18T00:46:52.980" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use nail clippers and trim your nails 98% of the way across. Once all the clipping is done use your opposite fingers to break little bits of attached nail and drop them in a bin somewhere. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14010" LastActivityDate="2016-05-18T00:46:52.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12070" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-18T01:45:53.083" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming you are using clippers like these, all you have to do is run them under water for a second and clip like usual. The water causes the nails to stick to the metal in a nice small bundle. After you are done, just run it under water again to clean the nails out.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/90KeM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/90KeMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14038" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T14:49:04.453" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T14:49:04.453" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12074" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="12076" CreationDate="2016-05-18T08:05:00.447" Score="5" ViewCount="43597" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  I was brushing my teeth when a bit of toothpaste was on my lip and about to fall, I inhaled really hard and it when into my throat. My throat now burns and it feels like I have a sore throat from being sick.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  It tastes like I have been inhaling matchstick smoke.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Question&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;What is the best way to get rid of the burning &quot;sensation&quot; and disgusting taste it has left behind in my mouth and throat?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13318" LastActivityDate="2020-12-17T22:58:00.753" Title="How do I get rid of burning toothpaste in my throat?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-18T08:15:31.577" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;File the nails down rather than clipping them.  Motorized foot files (like Amope's products, intended for removing calluses) do a good job, as does a rotary tool (e.g. Dremel) with an appropriate abrasive.  This method allows for easy shaping of the nail and is also much easier than clipping if you have thick nails.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1695" LastActivityDate="2016-05-18T08:15:31.577" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12076" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12074" CreationDate="2016-05-18T08:36:28.397" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Short of seeking medical attention, there's little you can do except drink water or gargle.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Presumably, as you took the time to write this question, you are in no immediate physical danger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any toothpaste that went beyond your epiglottis into your trachea rather than oesophagus will eventually be naturally flushed by your body. Excessive coughing is not really going to help, as the damage has been done by the toothpaste  ingredients &amp;amp; flavourings [the burning sensation], and it is unlikely you would have chosen this forum rather than a doctor were there actually significant solid matter still lodged there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you were actually sick, then a simple antacid [Rennies etc] will alleviate some of the symptoms.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Milk might also help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Time will be the ultimate healer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiglottis&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiglottis&lt;/a&gt; for an overview of the terms used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-05-18T08:36:28.397" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-18T14:34:49.770" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Try changing how you hold your trimmers.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I grasp them in my palm like so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sMS4M.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sMS4Mm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then I squeeze to trim &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dOOwE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dOOwEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZGprV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZGprVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trimmings stay in the middle area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can then either continue holding the trimmers in this fashion until you find a garbage can or dump them into your palm for disposal later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5406" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T14:52:14.480" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T14:52:14.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12079" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12047" CreationDate="2016-05-18T14:37:46.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Armpit is your friend :) If you don't have to put your hands up in the air along the day, just stick it in your left armpit if you are right-handed or the opposite.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14052" LastActivityDate="2016-05-18T14:37:46.173" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-18T16:27:38.370" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In a sink of water. Finger goes into water, cut submerged nail. Water impedes motion of released nail much as it does any else trying to travel at speed through water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14059" LastActivityDate="2016-05-18T16:27:38.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12074" CreationDate="2016-05-18T16:39:47.693" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tetsujin's answer about it being on your epiglottis and trachea, on the way to your lungs, is probably right. If there's any in your esophagus, on the way to your stomach, you might be able to &quot;wipe&quot; it away by eating some bread. I would wash the break down with milk. Come to think of it, a bowl of cereal might help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-05-18T16:39:47.693" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12082" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11888" CreationDate="2016-05-18T17:08:54.693" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a product called '&lt;a href=&quot;https://dreamfarm.com/us/spink/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Spink&lt;/a&gt;' by Dreamfarm. Silly name notwithstanding, it seems do exactly what you need: provide a little guard for a cup or mug and suctions onto a table to prevent being knocked over.&#xA;I own one and it works as advertised. My only complaint with it is how the suction needs to be reapplied to the table every other day, but that takes about two seconds to do.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ArcEK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ArcEK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Red spink&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disclaimer: I have no stake in the company, nor do I know anybody who works there. I was given this as a gift from a friend who knows I like to have my drink around delicate electronics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14037" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-05-18T17:08:54.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12084" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9937" CreationDate="2016-05-18T21:01:12.660" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a lot of annoying blue leds in my room too. &#xA;I've covered most of mine with black electrical tape -- its very opaque and doesn't let any light through. For the LEDs that I still like to see sometimes during the day, I'll poke a small hole in the electrical tape, sort of to the side of the focus of the LED (where the led is less bright) so I can still check the status of the device without having the oppressive brightness at night. &#xA;If you want to just dim the led, you can actually stretch the electrical tape very thin. It'll start letting light through at a certain point. Just pull it apart like taffy, cut it to the desired size, and stick it on. You could probably use white electrical tape as well, which would let a little more light through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For mobile devices that I don't want to have decked out with tape, I charge them under my bed at night. It's simple, but it works to keep the LEDs out of view (especially if your bed has a bed skirt) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13943" LastActivityDate="2016-05-18T21:01:12.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12085" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9306" CreationDate="2016-05-18T22:08:04.197" Score="5" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Materials&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stopwatch&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ice cubes of the same volume&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Measurement tool&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Silicone ice tray (or maybe a greased up plastic one)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Accuracy&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This test will be highly inaccurate because of all of the environmental factors that interfere, so try to limit them as best you can. You will need a way to make sure ice cubes are going to have the same mass like a graduated syringe or tablespoon, a silicone ice tray to avoid chipping the cubes, and an AC unit would also help. Don't try to measure this way after eating. Don't do this test repeatedly. If anyone can think of any other factors that may interfere, please either edit this post to add them or comment with them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Procedure&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you have a normal body temperature, take an ice cube and wait for the surface to become wet (so it is exactly at freezing temperature) and place it in your mouth. Without moving the ice cube around, measure how long it takes for it to disappear. This time will be your normal body temperature, so make sure to record it for later use. When you believe you have a fever, make a new set of ice cubes with the same mass. Don't try to store the same ice cubes for several days and think they're going to have the same mass. Measure how long it takes for you to melt the new ice cubes. If it takes less time, your body temperature is higher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Safety&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind that you're putting ice in your mouth and keeping it in the same spot. Don't fill up your ice tray all the way, make the ice cube a small nugget to avoid freezer burn. Additionally, do not use this method as the way to get your temperature, use it as a fun experiment. You will have to make sure you don't have a dangerous fever with a real thermometer. You won't be able to get other peoples temperatures by comparing the time it takes for them to melt the ice cube with the time it takes for you to melt an ice cube.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14066" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2020-12-11T04:14:07.660" LastActivityDate="2020-12-11T04:14:07.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="12086" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-18T23:58:01.027" Score="1" ViewCount="1634" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you've had a lifelong habit of grinding/clenching your teeth, how do you make yourself stop it during the day? For the night I know you can get teeth guards, but for the day you don't want to wear them all the time, so what do you do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2753" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T17:18:17.320" Title="How to make yourself stop grinding your teeth during the day (without a guard)?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-05-20T18:25:12.857" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12086" CreationDate="2016-05-19T08:42:44.390" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you looked into the reason why you do it?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;For me I have it during the night when I am over worked or stressed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than that I would:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Not lean on your jaw (elbow on something, jaw in hand)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid or cut back on foods and drinks that contain caffeine, such as colas, chocolate, and coffee.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid alcohol. Grinding tends to intensify after alcohol consumption.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do not chew on pencils or pens or anything that is not food. Avoid chewing gum as it allows your jaw muscles to get more used to clenching and makes you more likely to grind your teeth.&#xA;-Train yourself not to clench or grind your teeth. If you notice that you clench or grind during the day, position the tip of your tongue between your teeth. This practice trains your jaw muscles to relax.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Relax your jaw muscles at night by holding a warm washcloth against your cheek in front of your earlobe.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;These are mostly treatments for night time teeth grinding and so on. This might help for the daytime part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Teeth grinding/clenching is unusually common in high stress professions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clenching seems to be a natural human response to stress, but in those who are unusually susceptible to stress or who have highly stressful careers, this natural response can go very bad. Like grinding, clenching can lead to enamel degradation, tension headaches, jaw pain, and even tooth breaking or cracking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are however, other options to protect your teeth from daytime clenching. Some dental clinics and online retailers offer extra thin acrylic mouth guards that not only allow speech but are so thin and discrete as to be nearly unnoticeable when worn. Without any speech impediment or visual evidence, these ultra fine mouth guards can help protect your enamel and cushion your jaw from the intense force.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13318" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T08:42:44.390" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12090" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12007" CreationDate="2016-05-19T09:14:12.407" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;(first answer on stack exchange ever, so please be gentle with me)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rub a wax crayon along the grooves, the wax will collect in them, any excess wax on the surface can then be easily wiped off.  I can't say it's the most durable or permanent solution, but it's quick and wax crayons are both very cheap and come in a wide variety of bright colours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the tabletop gaming world, this is how we restore the pips on our various die when they lose their pigment/ink/paint etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14071" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T09:14:12.407" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10320" CreationDate="2016-05-19T09:38:19.600" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get some plaster and a shallow rectangular box. Get her to make a hand print. It has to be a deep one - you want her to insert her hand into the plaster far enough that the plaster envelops the widest part of her ring finger (i.e. the joint).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jybww.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jybww.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;handprint&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This gives you the width of her ring finger. A totally nonscientific test on my own finger shows that width and height of the finger are similar, so this should get you pretty close. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T09:38:19.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12047" CreationDate="2016-05-19T09:50:31.373" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Body modification&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;To be extreme you can always insert it under your skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Pros&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can't be pickpocketed / You can't lose it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Easily hidden (even in plain sight)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Access is relatively easily!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cons&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cannot &quot;just remove&quot; it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Might feel uncomfortable? (Never had body modifications but I did have a plate in my arm [broke it] and that felt uncomfortable at times)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13318" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T09:50:31.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12093" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-19T12:38:23.343" Score="-1" ViewCount="1137" Body="&lt;p&gt;My name is Tony and I have a significant problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Each time I shave&lt;/b&gt;, no matter what precautions I am taking, such as wearing goggles to shield my eyes, I get cut facial hair not fall to the floor but &lt;b&gt;get some attracted into my eyes&lt;/b&gt; causing serious discomfort and pain to subsequently extract it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has been an issue for a year or two. I have tried to investigate this thoroughly in terms of &lt;b&gt;my body being charged with static electricity&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can even say that &lt;b&gt;if I am holding my electric razor, the cut hairs from it will literally rise into my eyes&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things that maybe an issue:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I do have carpeting in a single room I use extensively which although I keep clean, dispenses a fair amount of dust in the immediate rooms.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The situation is worse in the winter months with dry air from the heaters and I have recently bought a humidifier to add moisture to the air.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I use an electric shaver&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Question&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;What is the best way to keep facial hair from getting into my eyes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14076" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-06-13T17:30:29.800" Title="Keep shaving stubble from getting into my eyes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;shaving&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-05-20T18:26:26.493" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2454" CreationDate="2016-05-19T13:01:08.063" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a product such as the Kord Kaddy. It works great for Christmas lights, cords, ropes, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yJKckm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yJKckm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;[&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14079" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-05-19T21:55:03.783" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T21:55:03.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12095" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="12120" CreationDate="2016-05-19T13:06:27.220" Score="0" ViewCount="521" Body="&lt;p&gt;Deodorant containers are almost all designed with a base so thin, that no matter how precautious you are, when you reach to get something in your well organized bathroom cabinet, they always seem to fall like a bunch of dominoes. This &quot;falling&quot; behaviour is aggravated as time passes, since the deodorant is pushed up, making the top heavier than the bottom and thus less stable. They should be made to be stored upside down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are you doing for this ? Dump them all in a bigger container ?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Im talking about high and thin models like this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cR2H2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cR2H2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14078" LastEditorUserId="14078" LastEditDate="2016-05-19T14:19:21.307" LastActivityDate="2016-05-21T07:54:40.323" Title="Keep deodorant container/bottle from always falling in cabinet?" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2016-05-19T13:16:56.817" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put dish soap on wet Q-Tip, push through with wooden skewer.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14080" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T13:16:56.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12097" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-19T13:23:29.190" Score="2" ViewCount="20028" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a super glue bottle. The glue inside it is fine, but it has frozen in the nozzle part, that makes it useless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to fix this ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14081" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T11:32:24.543" Title="Unfreeze super glue stuck in bottle nozzle" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12093" CreationDate="2016-05-19T14:02:36.193" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shave wet.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you aren't willing to switch to a bladed razor (which would use shaving cream), you can switch to a wet/dry electric razor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=wet+dry+electric+razor&amp;amp;ie=utf-8&amp;amp;oe=utf-8#q=wet+dry+electric+razor&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wet/Dry Electric Razor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't need to use shaving cream with these either. If you just wet your face with water or any lotion before shaving, it will cut down the flyaway stubble to practically zero.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ohOJ8.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T14:02:36.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12099" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-19T14:09:40.093" Score="-1" ViewCount="3742" Body="&lt;p&gt;We live in a furnished apartment complex and they provide a Hotpoint dishwasher (not sure what model but it's pretty old, maybe 5-10 years). We've been using it for 8-9 months now, and until recently everything was fine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few weeks back, I realized that there was a bad smell in all the glass and porcelain/ceramic dinnerware as they came out of the dishwasher. A &quot;rancid&quot; smell, kind of like the smell of eggs or raw chicken. I even tried running them a second and third time with bleach but to no avail. The only way to remove the smell was to hand wash them with bleach after getting them out of the dishwasher. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure if it's related, but I think the first time this happened was when we washed our cat's ceramic bowl with the dishes. Since then, our dishes have been coming out smelly almost every time. I even tried to wash a load without putting the cat's bowl and it was still the same. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've realized also that the smell intensifies when leaving the dishes out after unloading the dishwasher (sometimes the dishes smell relatively fine as they come out, but putting them in the cupboard brings the smell out). I do not face the same issue with hand-washing, and plastic stuff like taperwares do not smell either. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Has anyone else faced a problem like that before? I would appreciate any ideas!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14083" LastEditorUserId="14083" LastEditDate="2016-05-19T15:01:01.433" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T16:20:40.133" Title="How to avoid bad smells from using dishwasher" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-05-20T00:08:07.977" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12100" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12099" CreationDate="2016-05-19T15:06:33.333" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's often described as smelling of &quot;washed dog&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as I'm aware it's a bacteria build up &amp;amp; is really difficult to get rid of. Simply putting the things back through another wash, as you've discovered, doesn't do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Commercial dishwasher cleaners work up to a point, as do low-odour anti-bacterials, &amp;amp; even vinegar - but what you will probably find is that you actually need to get in there &amp;amp; clean the machine properly beforehand.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Any regular kitchen surface cleaner will do for the removable components. I use Dettox, which is a low odour anti-bacterial cleaner, available from any supermarket in the UK. Your market will likely have something similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There should be removable filter elements in the bottom of the appliance. Take these out &amp;amp; clean thoroughly. Don't get any cleaning product or other contaminant in the salt container - you can damage the water softener permanently - in fact, leave it closed, once you've established that the lid &amp;amp; screw thread are clean by rinsing in hand-hot water.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, you will find the rubber strip that seals the door when closed is likely to also be removable - that's the culprit that everybody misses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you've got it clean, reassemble &amp;amp; run a dishwasher cleaner in an otherwise unloaded machine, on as hot/long a cycle as it will go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Only after that is it worth trying to get the smell from all the dishes.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Once it has built up over a few days/weeks &amp;amp; been stacked away in the cupboard, you may find the only real solution is to wash the whole darn lot, several times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Especially in warm weather, use the commercial cleaner once a month - &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; you notice the smell again - &amp;amp; keep the removable components clean too. It's the particulate matter stuck in the filters &amp;amp; seals that seems to be the key to the whole thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Further note:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Avoid running the rinse-only setting, especially in summer. Essentially what that does is leaves you with a warm box full of stagnant water. It's less environmentally-friendly, but rinsing things individually to remove the main detritus from the crockery before putting it in the machine is going to keep it cleaner longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2016-05-19T16:20:40.133" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T16:20:40.133" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12101" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12097" CreationDate="2016-05-19T15:13:24.440" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can drill it out using e.g. a cordless drill with variable speed, or a pin vise. I use a 1.5 mm drill bit. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pin vise: &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7JMgJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7JMgJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Pin vise&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure not to put pressure on the glue bottle during drilling, or the glue will come gushing out. &#xA;Clean the drill bit immediately after use to prevent the glue from drying on the bit. If you do get dried glue on the drill bit, you can scrape it off with a knife. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T11:32:24.543" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T11:32:24.543" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12103" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12095" CreationDate="2016-05-19T17:16:21.037" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put all of my tall &amp;amp; narrow toiletries in a bin that fits them somewhat snugly. They don't have the room to fall over. Plus, I can pull out that bin and place it on the bathroom counter while I'm using something from it, and put it back in the cabinet (or drawer) when I'm done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, you could place the deodorant in something with a wider base, like a glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T17:16:21.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12104" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12086" CreationDate="2016-05-19T17:18:17.320" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stick your tongue out a few millimeters between your front teeth (but with your lips still closed so it doesn't look funny). Then if you bite down you'll get immediate and unpleasant feedback to stop!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T17:18:17.320" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12106" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12097" CreationDate="2016-05-19T17:59:28.077" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Part marked as 'citation needed' however I just discovered this on Wikipedia doing a totally unrelated search. Three potential workarounds, as prevention rather than cure...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The reaction with moisture can cause a container of glue which has been opened and resealed to become unusable more quickly than if never opened.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;To minimise this reduction in shelf life cyanoacrylate, once opened, can be stored in an airtight container with a package of silica gel desiccant.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Another technique is to insert a hypodermic needle into the opening of a tube. After using the glue, residual glue soon clogs the needle, keeping moisture out. The clog is removed by heating the needle (e.g. with a lighter) before use.[citation needed].  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The polymerisation is also temperature-dependant: storage at zero degrees or below stops it, so keeping it in the freezer is also effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanoacrylate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikipedia : Cyanoacrylate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T17:59:28.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12108" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2016-05-19T20:48:28.273" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Counter-intuitively, press down on the lid while twisting - it gives you a much better grip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, a variation on the hot water trick for the impatient/foolhardy: I invert the jar over a small gas burner for a few seconds. Take suitable precautions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14095" LastEditorUserId="14095" LastEditDate="2016-09-29T03:21:37.600" LastActivityDate="2016-09-29T03:21:37.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12109" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12095" CreationDate="2016-05-19T21:16:12.587" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My deodorant's the same shape as yours - I don't bother to put it in the cabinet any more (you're right, they do fall over easily, specially once you've used half of it), it drives me bonkers, and given I use it every day anyway, I stand it on top of the cabinet. Never falls over up there, but I'm guessing it might if you have sliding doors on your cabinet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T21:16:12.587" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12110" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="12114" CreationDate="2016-05-19T20:14:31.180" Score="9" ViewCount="1571" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used regular soap dishes for most of my life, but the water would always collect underneath the dish, which is annoying.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I started putting a washrag underneath the dish to collect the water, but this obviously gets dirty and looks bad.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, I put the soap on the built-in soap dish holder above the sink, but now the soapy water drips down and cakes on the faucet below it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone else have better ideas for how to collect or prevent this water?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14108" OwnerDisplayName="SingularityFuture" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-05-21T00:29:50.927" LastActivityDate="2016-05-21T00:29:50.927" Title="What's the best way to prevent water from collecting underneath a soap bar?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12113" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12110" CreationDate="2016-05-19T22:07:56.417" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;The best&quot; is unanswerable, but any object that raises the soap out of any pooled water and lets air circulate on all sides will do the job. I currently use a plastic disk originally intended for holding toys to the sides of a tub; it has many small suction cups on each side, with space between them that allow airflow. I've seen &quot;palm combs&quot; used for the purpose; the many points spread across the surface should do the same thing. A small brush could work. Something with a corrugated surface could work. A grill of some sort. And so on. .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another solution I've seen is a funnel-like holder which lets water drain away. That works better mounted to the wall of a shower than on a sink, I think.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same basic principle applies in all cases: lift the soap off the wet surface, support it with minimum contact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6713" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T22:07:56.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12114" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12110" CreationDate="2016-05-19T23:20:03.137" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try putting a sponge in the soap dish and placing the soap on the sponge.  The sponge performs 2 functions: it raises the soap above any collected water and it absorbs water from the soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14100" LastActivityDate="2016-05-19T23:20:03.137" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12115" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12110" CreationDate="2016-05-20T00:12:34.210" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;MAGNETS&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My &quot;solution&quot; involves suspension in mid-air using a magnetic soap holder. The &quot;magnet&quot; is smooth and leaves a lot of soap area free to do your business. Any kind of soap bar works with this gizmo. The whole fixture isn't that unattractive and it will be the topic of conversation for everyone who comes away from your sink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-20T00:12:34.210" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12095" CreationDate="2016-05-20T00:43:34.953" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Alternate &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;stable&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; containers with the narrow &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;tippy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My tippy gel aftershave is between my shaving mug and my souvenir glass full of combs, and so on. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd better stop there to avoid embarrassing myself.&#xA;I know it sounds a bit O C; but, welcome to my orderly world&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-20T00:43:34.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12095" CreationDate="2016-05-20T07:22:27.213" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Store them lying down instead of upright. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-05-20T07:22:27.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12095" CreationDate="2016-05-20T09:02:12.310" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Top-heavy narrow containers are not limited to deodorant, many face creams and make-up foundations work the same way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A solution we used in the in the past was to store them in narrow basket-like shelves on the inside of the cabinet doors (similar to those in refrigerator doors); we had even one shelf that we'd added a narrow bungee-cord type of string above the original edge for especially tall containers. As the shelf was so narrow, the containers could only tip left or right and typically the shelves were so full that that didn't matter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your cabinets have a different interior layout, look into spice racks (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.de/Metaltex-364633095-Gew%C3%BCrzregal-3-Etagen-Polytherm/dp/B000T2AREI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1463734543&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=Gew%C3%BCrzregal&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;random example&lt;/a&gt;), mounted inside or outside the cabinet. You might want to add a solid bottom instead of a wire one and then it can also house smaller containers from pill bottles to nail polish or those blood stopper sticks (depending on your cosmetic requirements). Great for coralling all those knick-knacks that tends to play domino on bathroom shelves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2016-05-20T09:02:12.310" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12121" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12093" CreationDate="2016-05-20T09:24:02.437" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried &lt;strong&gt;swimming goggles&lt;/strong&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get rid of electric charge you could try to touch your radiator or anything that is electrically conductive and somewhat connected to ground.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10349" LastActivityDate="2016-05-20T09:24:02.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12074" CreationDate="2016-05-20T17:50:49.010" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Toothpaste is not made for ingesting . Some of the substances in toothpaste are potentially toxic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a related detergent used in cosmetics, is a skin, eye and respiratory tract irritant and toxic to aquatic organisms.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The extensive use of triclosan in consumer products may contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Triclosan can pass through skin i and is suspected of interfering with hormone function (endocrine disruption).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Triclosan is used mainly in antiperspirants/deodorants, cleansers, and hand sanitizers as a preservative and an anti-bacterial agent. In addition to cosmetics, triclosan is also used as an antibacterial agent in laundry detergent, facial tissues, and antiseptics for wounds, as well as a preservative to resist bacteria, fungus, mildew and odors in other household products that are sometimes advertized as &quot;anti-bacterial.&quot; These products include garbage bags, toys, linens, mattresses, toilet fixtures, clothing, furniture fabric, and paints. Triclosan also has medical applications.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2016-05-20T17:50:49.010" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12123" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2016-05-20T20:14:23.347" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have similar cups and straws. I just take it all apart and put it in a dishwasher. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14008" LastActivityDate="2016-05-20T20:14:23.347" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12095" CreationDate="2016-05-21T07:54:40.323" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sane companies design their top-heavy bottles with a flat surface on top, so you can store the bottle upside down in a stable configuration. Buy those instead. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-05-21T07:54:40.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12129" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-21T20:04:01.737" Score="2" ViewCount="1759" Body="&lt;p&gt;I left a leather jacket hanging on a chair by the dinner table, there was something hot nearby and now it has a burn mark on the shoulder. It's like the leather shrunk where the heat was, and the surrounding is all wrinkled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BISGD.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BISGDm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than cutting the shrunk part and patching the hole, or replacing the whole shoulder piece with similar leather, is there any other method to repair this kind of damage? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13750" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T11:26:03.310" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T11:26:03.310" Title="How to repair burn marks on leather clothes?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12130" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12129" CreationDate="2016-05-22T02:15:22.967" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, you might try gentle spraying with water with a &lt;em&gt;tiny&lt;/em&gt; amount of detergent added, and letting the jacket sit in a closed container for a few days, to see if the damage is reduced. Don't leave it wet for too long lest it mildew.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also commercial &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B018EBKBXC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;leather repair kits&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0042K83DU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;patch kits&lt;/a&gt; that can be used to make repairs. (&lt;em&gt;Caveat&lt;/em&gt;: I've not tried them myself.) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative would be to add a decorative patch, such as for a team, national park or product, over the damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-05-22T02:15:22.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11195" CreationDate="2016-05-22T03:08:35.427" Score="2" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Jojoba Oil as it is almost identical organically speaking to sebum, which is the natural oil produced by your skin. As well as being a great natural moisturizer it can also help with acne, Jojoba Oil penetrates into the skin without clogging pores and is suitable for all skin types it contains vitamin E and antioxidants which are great for fighting aging signs and moisturizing the skin. Studies on jojoba oil show that it has the ability to prevent skin from becoming too oily. This is due to the fact that putting jojoba oil on our skin can trick our cells into thinking they have produced enough oil. Remove any surface dirt from your skin, then put just a few drops of jojoba oil into your hand and rub it into your skin when you start to work jojoba oil into the skin, the oil penetrates into the pores. As jojoba closely resembles your skin's own oil, moisturizing with jojoba oil sends the message to your pores to stop overproducing the sebum that causing the oily skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source : &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fasthealthfitness.com/get-rid-deep-blackheads/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Blackheads&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14129" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2016-05-23T19:06:19.823" LastActivityDate="2016-05-23T19:06:19.823" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12097" CreationDate="2016-05-22T11:18:09.607" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the size of the head opening, i usually find a sharp stanley knife will allow you to cut out the solid glue enough so you can use the contents again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But yea if its really bad, get your smallest drill bit out, sometimes even a mini screwdriver will do the trick and is quicker then setting up a drill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14133" LastActivityDate="2016-05-22T11:18:09.607" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12133" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2016-05-22T11:35:22.237" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;After shower so they are soft.&#xA;And put your foot in a bucket / box ( lying on side) to collect any nail artillery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14133" LastActivityDate="2016-05-22T11:35:22.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12134" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2016-05-22T12:01:05.643" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a suction cup mounted bar-soap holder. The sort you'd normally find stuck on a wall in a shower. Stick this to the near-side wall IN your sink. The holder and sponge are then out of sight, and the sponge gets plenty of air to drip dry quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several other bonuses: You do not have to wring/rinse the sponge multiple times attempting to prevent it smelling; This leaves a bit of soap in the sponge, saving some soap for the next use. You do not drip water/soap on your counter/floor trying to put the sponge away to dry; You just drop it into the holder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12348" LastActivityDate="2016-05-22T12:01:05.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12135" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-22T14:04:16.190" Score="1" ViewCount="161" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an older whiteboard that I want to clean up. You're supposed to use only the expo dry erase markers (or whatever the whiteboard markers are), but my silly siblings have used permanent markers on the board. I can get that, and other junk off, with a harsh expo whiteboard cleaner. However, that stuff smells awful and is difficult to apply to an whiteboard hanging off a wall. It just runs off! What I am wondering is: How can I clean my whiteboard without harsh chemicals? Thanks in advance!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1780" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-05-23T00:51:28.307" LastActivityDate="2016-05-23T00:51:28.307" Title="How to completely clean a whiteboard without harsh chemicals?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-05-23T00:51:46.010" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12137" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9441" CreationDate="2016-05-22T22:46:12.427" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used canola oil because I did not want to oils smell overpowering the fragrance. It works. I think mineral oil would work best but didn't have any. Canola is in the in the kitchen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14141" LastActivityDate="2016-05-22T22:46:12.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12140" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-23T11:22:18.270" Score="6" ViewCount="2208" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm going to a fancy dress (I think cosplay may be the term used in other parts of the world) event wearing an improvised costume in which sweat pants are the only item with pockets. These are not secure pockets and it's far too easy for things to fall out. I need to take money and my phone, and I will need easy access to them to buy drinks, take photos etc. How can I keep money, phone and keys on me and safe? I could have some sort of bag, but that would not go with the costume. Also, to plagiarise House Greyjoy, I do not sew.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-05-31T16:16:35.853" LastActivityDate="2017-10-24T13:32:51.593" Title="Keeping valuables safe whilst in costume" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5684" CreationDate="2016-05-23T14:24:09.330" Score="1" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Crepe Paper&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's easy and goes away after one or two washes. You just have to wet it and rub it against your hair. It comes in a variety of colors, is extremely cheap and very easy to find!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14007" LastActivityDate="2016-05-23T14:24:09.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12144" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12097" CreationDate="2016-05-23T14:51:03.070" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My usual technique is to use squeeze the nozzle with a pliers a few times to loosen the dried glue, then have a good poke around with needle or pin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14071" LastActivityDate="2016-05-23T14:51:03.070" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12145" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12140" CreationDate="2016-05-23T17:58:33.470" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get something that is generically known as a &quot;running belt&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These things are fantastic; everyone should have one. They wrap around your waist or hips, and you can wear them &lt;strong&gt;under&lt;/strong&gt; just about anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whenever pockets are not ideal or completely absent (running, cycling, beachwear, costumes, too much to carry, pockets too bulky, hiding cash, etc&amp;hellip;), these things are a lifesaver. And if you frequent water/theme parks where your phone might get wet, they even come in a waterproof version.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=running+belt&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Running Belt&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yOmVb.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QMJz8.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CgX5y.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-05-25T17:33:42.307" LastActivityDate="2016-05-25T17:33:42.307" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12146" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-23T18:22:25.887" Score="5" ViewCount="2007" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two types of musty smell in books:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;Ah, this book has probably been in this library for 50 years. Just imagine the information it contains.&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;Hm, I probably shouldn't have left this book in the garage that long.&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, I'm afflicted with the latter, and I can't exactly throw the books in the diswasher or give them a good scrub with steel wool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I get rid of or reduce the musty smell? (Answers which involve masking the smell are fine, so long as the old smell goes away, and the books don't just end up smelling like Lysol mixed with old garage.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1710" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T11:22:30.680" Title="How do I remove a musty smell from my books?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3907" CreationDate="2016-05-23T18:58:39.887" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two reasons your kitchen trash bins could be smelling:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most obvious is &lt;strong&gt;(1) the smell of the trash&lt;/strong&gt;. Most kitchen trash bins are very large; I find when living alone it takes me a week to fill it up. By the end of the week, the items I threw in the trash during the beginning of the week have began to develop an odor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Switch out your large kitchen bin for a smaller one that you can fit &quot;regular&quot; grocery bags into, which means you fill the trash bag up faster, and naturally taking the trash out to the dumpster or the large &quot;outdoor container&quot; more often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have something that smells or will quickly develop a smell (fish, meats, old food that has been sitting in the fridge too long), take out the trash immediately after throwing the item away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The second, much more overlooked source of trash smell in the kitchen is &lt;strong&gt;(2) the smell of the trash bin itself&lt;/strong&gt;. Give the trash bin a thorough scrub with dish soap and water every now and then, and clean the floor area and walls right around the trash bin regularly. Often, small pieces of food or fluids that you don't even notice get stuck to those areas and build up a smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Several answers have already given great suggestions on how to reduce the odor of the trash bin itself, including cat litter, and avoiding putting liquids in the trash that may leak into the bin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1710" LastActivityDate="2016-05-23T18:58:39.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12148" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12140" CreationDate="2016-05-23T19:06:46.123" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your colsplay clothing allows for it, find the pouches that hang around your neck, and and are worn underneath your clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xhcxu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xhcxum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Airport pouch worn underneath the clothing&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kevincoffey.com/money/guide_to_security_belt_and_pouches.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image taken from KevinCoffey.com&lt;/a&gt;, though, it's unclear if the website's owners hold the copyright, or if the image is from elsewhere.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are often advertised for travelers or people going through airports. It keeps your valuables safe from pickpockets, and with most cosplay outfits, it should be possible to easily pull out the pouch when you need something important.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm mostly finding brand names and trade marks while trying to search for these, but the generic name seems to be &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=security+neck+pouch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;security neck pouch&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=security+neck+wallet&amp;amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asecurity+neck+wallet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;security neck wallet&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and are between $8.00 and $20.00.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1710" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T11:24:20.667" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T11:24:20.667" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12149" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12140" CreationDate="2016-05-23T19:54:08.400" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When doing &quot;cosplay&quot; myself, I have put some flat items such as money &amp;amp; drivers license in plastic slipcovers or plastic bags, and put them in the bottom of my shoes before putting my shoes on my feet. There is not much room but for just a few flat items it does the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-05-23T19:54:08.400" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12146" CreationDate="2016-05-24T06:18:30.860" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The musty smell of paper is very hard to remove. You could try a method that has proved effective, for me, personally. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You cannot wash the book nor scrub the smell out of it without damaging the pages. Spraying deodorants or fragrance sprays will mostly corrode the pages also. So what can you do? Why don't you try &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camphor&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Camphor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9jgk4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9jgk4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Camphor&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is Camphor?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Camphor is a waxy, flammable, white or transparent solid with a strong aroma&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Camphor has a very pleasant smell and most importantly, it readily sublimes to its vapor state, thereby leaving the pleasant smell around the air it sublimes too. You could keep camphor near the books and within a few days, it should absorb the smell and the book should be rid of the musty smell. You might have to replace the sublimed camphor with fresh ones, and do this multiple times. The musty smell will pertain, but it will not be so intense and should cease to bother you. Camphor is flammable, but it is not very volatile. So it causes no harm to the books by catching on fire. However, I would advice you to keep it away from direct sunlight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Camphor needs fresh air to sublime into its vapor. So keep the books in a well aerated room. The fresh air should also help in removing the musty smell. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, you could try &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incense&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Incense Sticks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tcKyk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tcKykm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Incense sticks&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They give out a very good aroma and is often used to remove unwanted smell off the air. But, they are not available everywhere. If you are in Asia, you will have no difficluty find either, as camphor and incense sticks are used extensively. The only drawback for the incense sticks in that, it must burn continuesly. This brings in the risk of the book being damaged, if they are kept too close to each other. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you could get a few incense sticks and set them on one part of the room, away from the book, and also camphor around the book, the book should be rid of the musty smell in a while. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will take a while to see the results, or rather &lt;em&gt;smell&lt;/em&gt; the results. But it should work, give it a shot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10737" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T11:22:30.680" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T11:22:30.680" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11716" CreationDate="2016-05-24T11:54:21.920" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What my mom does is this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the sweets in one container or box (plastic/metal/glass)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a plate or bowl that has some depth (at least 1.5 - 2inch) Also make sure the base of this plate or bowl is wider than the sweets container, such that their ends don't touch at all.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill this plate/bowl (about 3/4th) with water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now place the container of sweets in this water filled plate/bowl. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We do this regularly at home. Ants have never got to the sweets since then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oh and the good thing about this method is you don't have to you any other ingredient due to which you will lose the original aroma of sweets. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Enjoy! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13439" LastActivityDate="2016-05-24T11:54:21.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12153" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1741" CreationDate="2016-05-24T16:22:32.247" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have any female friends/coworkers/family members around, ask for a bobby pin or hair clip. Bobby pins will work better for larger ammounts of paper, and flat hair clips (pictured) will work better for fewer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gXQZm.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gXQZm.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13943" LastActivityDate="2016-05-24T16:22:32.247" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11289" CreationDate="2016-05-24T20:29:23.920" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try applying talcum powder/french chalk - it's lipophilic, combines with the oil or grease and can be brushed off.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the lubricant stain has hardened, you may need to soften it first with a hair dryer, or by working in a tiny amount of paraffin wax.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then sprinkle the area liberally with talc and work it in with your fingers.  Leave it for an hour ot two, and then brush it off with a stiff clothes brush.  It may take a few applications, or leaving it on for longer - you'll have to experiment. Finally sponge it over with cold water and rewax when dry if needed.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14171" LastActivityDate="2016-05-24T20:29:23.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12159" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12140" CreationDate="2016-05-25T17:22:25.527" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'll concentrate on the bulky item—the phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy, rent, borrow, or steal a safety pin. They come in various sizes and styles. You can paint one if it clashes with your improvisation; so, it will go with your intensions no matter how discerning your critics may be.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slip your phone into either one of the pockets of your costume, get-up, attire, clothing, ensemble, garb, uniform, livery, togs, apparel, gear, or what have you and pin your pocket shut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's the good part. When you want your phone, undo the pin and retrieve your equipment. When you have finished using your phone, put it back into your pocket and REUSE the same pin to safely store your phone on your person again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NO SEWING is necessary or required at any point&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use this procedure as often as you want so long as you don't lose your pin, phone, or pants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Really, if something like this drives you to seek help…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-06-01T00:53:07.340" LastActivityDate="2016-06-01T00:53:07.340" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12161" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1741" CreationDate="2016-05-25T20:24:08.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PAPER CLIP&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It seems as though you neglected to reject the use of a paperclip and none of the other answers mention it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could even carry a few with you for those unexpected attachment issues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-05-25T20:55:33.137" LastActivityDate="2016-05-25T20:55:33.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12162" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2454" CreationDate="2016-05-25T21:16:53.677" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Check this out for Christmas lights and all kinds of ropes and cords, from water skiing to mountain climbing, camping. Or, even amplifier cords, and musica&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kmCnh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kmCnh.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;l instruments. Use your imagination. Or, visit www.kordkaddy.com.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14192" LastActivityDate="2016-05-25T21:16:53.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12163" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-26T01:12:16.683" Score="2" ViewCount="3555" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a weird problem with my phone which just got a new modem. I can call out but people complain they cannot call me. Supposedly it has been fixed, but how can I test this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the old days there used to be utility numbers whereby you could dial the number, hang up, then it would call you back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does this still exist? How can I get the system to call me back?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know I can get a person to do it, but I don't want to hassle somebody to test my telephone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2017-05-30T02:31:10.867" Title="Get the phone system to automatically call me back?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12164" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2016-05-26T01:21:57.497" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The operative chemical in cat urine is ammonia. Bleach (hypochlorite) chemically reacts with ammonia and will destroy it. Don't breath the ammonium chloride gas that is produced because it is poisonous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, this is really only a partial solution because usually the piss will be in unreachable areas so the smell will still be there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ultimate solution which is used by professionals is to ozone bomb the house. You seal the house up and run an ozone machine in it for 24 hours. This will neutralize every smell in the house including cat urine. Ozone is bad for various things so it is best if the house is empty when this is done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2016-05-26T01:21:57.497" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12165" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-26T03:06:11.783" Score="1" ViewCount="2334" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of climbing pants with suspenders. One of the metal thingies, let's call them clips, bent and no longer held. I attempted to bend it back in shape, but it broke. The picture will make it clear, hopefully.&#xA;Is there a product available off the shelf, or something that can be made, that would work in place of these clips?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I considered bending metal wire (but it would be hard to unclip, if need be), and small carabiners (would be 5.5 cm in length, bulky and would not be comfortable under the backpack waist belt).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uFDY6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uFDY6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14193" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T11:17:50.577" LastActivityDate="2017-10-25T23:00:57.687" Title="How can I fix these suspenders?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12166" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12097" CreationDate="2016-05-26T03:32:56.720" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could also use a pin or similar-sized pointy object and heat it up (ideally with a lighter) and push the hot tip through the dried glue/nozzle. This has helped me on more than one occasion with minimal damage and spills.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14194" LastActivityDate="2016-05-26T03:32:56.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12170" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-26T10:38:27.273" Score="1" ViewCount="167" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a gaming mouse and many times when use it, it gets dirtier and dirtier due to the moisturising cream on my hands where they stick onto the edges and I have to use my fingernails to scrape some off. Now I believe some of the dried cream is inside the mouse itself. I also cannot take apart a razer mouse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any way to prevent this and get rid of the cream stuck inside the mouse? I also have to put cream on my hands or they will get dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13880" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-05-31T16:15:30.850" LastActivityDate="2016-05-31T16:15:30.850" Title="Dirty mouse of dried cream" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12171" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="12176" CreationDate="2016-05-26T11:50:56.067" Score="2" ViewCount="164" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a key guard(used to protect the laptop's keyboard). When it was new, it looked nice and clean. But now it had started to turn opaque, not completely but to the extent which could make it look dirty. How should I clean it and make it somewhat better?&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IxDJL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IxDJLm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12894" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T11:14:46.160" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T11:14:46.160" Title="How to clean a key guard?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12170" CreationDate="2016-05-26T16:20:34.920" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I get the idea of having a moisturized skin, but whenever you're gonna use your mouse wash your hands first, just to make sure you get rid off of any oily substances from the cream. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clean the exterior of your mouse, I'd suggest isopropilic alcohol, as for the interior of your mouse, well I can't really suggest you any approach without compromising your device's integrity. I can however -as an owner of a razer mouse- suggest you to use a presentation card/piece of paper folded at least 3 times(to give it sturdiness) to clean the edges every 3-4 days if you use it daily, this will reduce the chances of any excess of cream getting stuck inside your mouse. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: There are also creams that are less oily while providing the same level of moisturizing effect.So if washing your hands before gaming isn't an option, you can always just find the perfect moisturizer for your needs.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2016-05-26T16:20:34.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12173" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12140" CreationDate="2016-05-26T18:55:30.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In case your are female and our phone is not too large, put it into your bra. It might be good to place the small items like money, keys or cards inside a small bag to prevent them from moving on their own. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14204" LastActivityDate="2016-05-26T18:55:30.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12174" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12165" CreationDate="2016-05-27T03:42:00.403" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try substituting two split key rings and a snap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a sketch I had fun making to give you an idea of what I had in mind. I'd guess that 1-1/4&quot; diameter rings should work. It's not ideal but the materials should be easy to find and you could make two so that they'd match. They'll lie flat against your body. The adjustment buckle should take up the slack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YMO2l.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YMO2lm.png&quot; alt=&quot;substitute suspender clip&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another idea was to use a small &quot;S&quot; shaped carabiner which is easy to attach and relatively flat against your body.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T11:18:33.980" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T11:18:33.980" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12171" CreationDate="2016-05-27T14:50:09.097" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;That appears to be some type of semi-transparent vinyl material or something closely related. Whether it is literally vinyl or not, the chemical composition that makes the vinyl clear and flexible is what also renders the material less resistant to discoloration and UV damage. The gradual loss of transparency over time is due to bodily oils, light, and particularly sunlight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That type of damage is not reversible from a practical standpoint. Preventative measures include limiting the installation time to minimize light exposure (not practical), and to wipe the surface with a non-abrasive cloth after use using a gentle, highly diluted detergent like dish soap mixed with lots of water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either measure isn't terribly practical for a low-budget item that is designed to be convenient for day-in and day-out use. An occasional, light cleaning will help, but in practical terms, I would consider this a disposable item you use until it no longer suits your needs&amp;hellip; and then replace it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-05-28T01:35:52.037" LastActivityDate="2016-05-28T01:35:52.037" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12178" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-27T21:03:37.067" Score="3" ViewCount="499" Body="&lt;p&gt;Writing this out makes me realize how strange it is, but here it goes anyways. I'm going to be visiting another city where they have a store that sells vitamins and supplements that are inexpensive. I normally do this as the last thing before I return home, but the vitamins and supplements need to be kept cool. I take public transport (including buses and a ferry) and carry everything by hand (small suitcase with wheels and backpack). In the past, I've put ice in a bag with the containers, but I'm a bit afraid it would leak. It probably will be 5 or 6 hours between leaving the store and when I can get them into a fridge next. If relevant the vitamins and supplements are stored in the usual glass pill bottles. What's the best way to keep them chilled? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="17" LastEditDate="2016-06-27T14:58:54.240" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T10:56:48.047" Title="Keeping small containers cool on long trip" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12179" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-28T01:47:06.960" Score="2" ViewCount="522" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been doing some weeding recently, because it's summer now, and I really hate it when I sit down to dig something up and every flying insect seems to try to fly into my face. Is there some kind of natural bug repellent that I could apply to my face, or is there some kind of easy face mask or something like that that I could make?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14220" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2016-05-30T06:45:00.647" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T10:55:21.577" Title="How do I repel bugs from face" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12180" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12179" CreationDate="2016-05-28T03:38:43.197" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look for a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bug-net mesh hat&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;head-covering&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most come attached to a broad stiff-rimmed hat. A hoop holds the mesh away from your skin to keep stinging insects from piercing you through the mesh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few are unstructured and can slip on over your bare head, a cap, or bonnet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are available with different mesh sizes from extremely fine (that are hard to see through in sunlight) to coarse (that let you see great but don't stop the no-see-ums that get into your eyes when your hands are dirty or carrying nitroglycerine over gravel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-28T03:38:43.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12178" CreationDate="2016-05-28T04:05:57.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;double-bagging&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; your things for the trip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My first impulse is to put the containers loosely in their own bag and zip/seal it shut. Put the sealed bag into a larger bag with the ice or a few frozen water-bottles. Separate frozen water bottles might be less liable to leak than loose ice cubes although they'll still get wet from condensation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the whole thing into another waterproof bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An additional bag is a cheap precaution against a leak. Putting the supplements into their own container reduces the chance of a leak due to pressure of water pushing into the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Loose ice cubes have the advantage that they can probably be purchased at the same time as the supplements and can be packed around the containers. Frozen water bottles have the advantage of ease of handling for the round-trip and reduced chance of leakage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try an experiment to see which alternative gives the best compromise while remaining cool enough to preserve your investment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-28T04:05:57.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12178" CreationDate="2016-05-29T07:45:28.350" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;To keep your items cool over 5 to 6 hours you may need an insulating &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_bag&quot;&gt;thermal bag&lt;/a&gt; designed to keep content at their temperature a bit longer than from a conventional bag. Such bags may be available at your grocery store, at a pharmacy, or even from a Pizza delivery service.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To additionally cool your items I would go for a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_pack&quot;&gt;gel ice pack&lt;/a&gt; rather than ice cubes because of the gel preventing leakage. These ice packs need pre-cooling in a freezer before use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apart from that I would check whether your vitamins and supplements are allowed to be transported at room temperature for a few hours. There are only very few substances that would suffer from such a short interruption of the cold chain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2016-05-29T07:45:28.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12186" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-29T19:17:10.860" Score="0" ViewCount="113" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a few books that have light brown spots from tobacco/smoking damage on the pages around the outer edges. How can I remove these from the page?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried wiping lightly with a damp cloth, using an eraser (both soft and hard). I found that the latter methods seemed to damage the page.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8238" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-06-08T21:51:59.093" LastActivityDate="2016-06-10T12:58:48.560" Title="How can I remove tobacco spots from the inner edges of book pages?" Tags="&lt;books&gt;&lt;repair&gt;&lt;smoking&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12188" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-29T19:58:34.760" Score="1" ViewCount="280" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is it possible to remove injury or marks naturally without using any cream or gel? While waxing a chunk of skin came out of my arm now its been 3 months but its mark is still there . Is there any way to make my skin as it was? It was light in the beginning when the skin came out then it started started healing and now there is a dark mark and it looks slightly pressed since the skin there is gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14241" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2016-05-29T20:08:09.767" LastActivityDate="2016-06-01T19:55:44.237" Title="How to remove marks from skin?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12189" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12188" CreationDate="2016-05-29T21:13:49.380" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In short, no. However there things you can do to help it heal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep it moisturised.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sunlight. Sunlight in moderation will help provide the energy to help it heal. Excessive sunlight is bad for the skin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Time. Skin is constantly falling off - heck, inside most dust is human skin, so give it time to heal. We all heal at different speeds. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Despite this, 3 months is a long time though - are you anaemic? Your age is important here as we heal fastest when young. Stop smoking, and stop drinking alcohol as they reduce the oxygen around the body meaning your skin receives less. Don't seek medical advice on the internet though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are really concerned then speak to a nurse / pharmacist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8238" LastActivityDate="2016-05-29T21:13:49.380" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12191" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-05-30T07:00:56.037" Score="3" ViewCount="20019" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every socks I own quickly end up dry and rigid (2 or 3 months). I am sick to feel like I was folding paperboard after every laundry, or buy a new dozens every month or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know what the reason is, but perhaps it's due to my sweaty feet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These socks are 100% cotton, changed every day. The detergent is... I don't know, a regular one? (It smells quite good, ah!) To dry them, I hang them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How could I prevent this from happening?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14246" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-05-30T15:35:05.777" LastActivityDate="2021-03-08T00:51:37.460" Title="How to prevent my socks from becoming dry and rigid?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12191" CreationDate="2016-05-30T14:37:31.870" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to add fabric softener to your washing steps, after using the detergent fill up the laundry machine with water again and pour the instructed quantity of fabric softener, let the laundry do its job and after it has finished its cycle then take them to the dryer, hanging them to dry is another factor for this hard/rough/unpleasant situation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you add fabric softener and use a dryer&lt;/strong&gt; I can assure you you'll have fluffy socks for longer time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTE&lt;/strong&gt;: Washing machines usually have predefined cycles that include the fabric softener step.&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastEditorUserId="67" LastEditDate="2016-06-02T15:32:34.490" LastActivityDate="2016-06-02T15:32:34.490" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12193" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12163" CreationDate="2016-05-30T17:26:01.727" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can setup a service that requires 2 way authentication (like microsoft or google) some of their services will call you back and &quot;give you a code&quot;, you can use this functionality to test your line number. (even with whatsapp you can do this doesnt even have to be a mobile phone) just specify you want VOICE message rather than SMS.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5256" LastActivityDate="2016-05-30T17:26:01.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12195" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2016-05-30T20:21:01.253" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most telephone companies have procedures to identify equipment status.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One is an automated series of tones to identify a line that is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;not-in-service&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most telemarketers use automated dialling that connects the caller with the callee after the connection has been made, verified, dialled, ringing, and then answered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Downloading and recording the tones from a not-in-service line at the beginning of your telephone message will immediately re-direct the telemarketers calling equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can search for the tones specific for your telephone company online.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In most cases, a not-in-service number is immediately taken off the telemarketer's active number list and placed into a secondary database to be tried in the future after a fixed delay. Telephone numbers are never taken off the list of numbers good for a particular zone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-05-30T20:21:01.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12163" CreationDate="2016-05-30T21:20:59.187" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't see it specified whether it's a cell, landline, or VOiP phone you're asking about, but my general answer should work for all three: call yourself from another phone.  If a cell phone, take it somewhere you can use a phone (there are still pay phones in larger cities; in the USA, they're often outside convenience stores that sell international cellular reload cards and burner phones).  If you let the cell phone ring a time or two and then hang up the pay phone, many pay phones will (or at least used to) return the coins you deposited.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If not a cell phone, call from your cell phone where you can hear the landline or VOiP phone ring or, ideally, answer it and hear your own voice coming back through the connection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-05-30T21:20:59.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12146" CreationDate="2016-05-31T00:59:43.600" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The smell could be mildew/mold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing that works for mildew is sunlight; perhaps leaving the books in a sunny place, like a (dry) conservatory, might help; perhaps fanned open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, there's a danger of fading, if they're left in sun too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's very bad, make sure that you keep them away from other things that could become &quot;infected&quot; by the spores, e.g. clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14251" LastActivityDate="2016-05-31T00:59:43.600" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3763" CreationDate="2016-05-31T05:25:38.767" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rinse the sticky part with water, then wait 30-50 minutes for it to dry, all done!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14253" LastActivityDate="2016-05-31T05:25:38.767" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12200" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11313" CreationDate="2016-05-31T09:55:31.517" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my Case, Skin Care Products didn't made my skin better. But cleaning the skin with water and pealing is a good thing to avoid acne. My Solution is based on a healthy nutrition. I made the experience, that my acne increases when my body try to get rid of &quot;bad&quot; substances (fat, alcohol etc.) and my disgestion didn't work very well. So i try to eat vegetables with every meal and chew them quiet well to support my digestion. additionally I use healing earth before i go to bed (this binds toxic substances). I support my liver by ingesting holy thistle pill (I translated that from German &quot;Mariendistel&quot;- hope its correct) after greasy meals. Good luck with your acne or pimple. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14249" LastActivityDate="2016-05-31T09:55:31.517" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-05-31T09:55:31.517" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12201" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12170" CreationDate="2016-05-31T15:15:42.237" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Same as any other electronics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy some low percentage rubbing alcohol, 70% or so, and soak the whole thing for about 20 minutes. Rubbing alcohol is not conductive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy a gallon of distilled water. Soak and swish around in the water. Distilled water is not conductive - it's the dissolved solids and minerals in tap water that make it conduct.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dry it out. Put it in a bag with rice and point a lamp at it so it gets warm without melting anything and leave it there for a day or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14256" LastActivityDate="2016-05-31T15:15:42.237" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12202" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-05-31T16:16:27.713" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to creating or maintaining a secure environment for a given item or person in a &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt; or other place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-05-31T16:16:27.713" LastActivityDate="2016-05-31T16:16:27.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12203" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-05-31T16:16:27.713" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to creating or maintaining a secure environment for a given item or person in a [home] or other place." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-05-31T16:16:27.713" LastActivityDate="2016-05-31T16:16:27.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12179" CreationDate="2016-05-31T18:31:04.110" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When my Uncle is riding horses, he says someone told him to tuck a dryer sheet into his shirt pocket or collar. He tried it and said it worked so well, he tucked one in his horses bridle as well. It's worth a try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14259" LastActivityDate="2016-05-31T18:31:04.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12207" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="12209" CreationDate="2016-06-01T00:29:15.660" Score="3" ViewCount="174" Body="&lt;p&gt;When visiting the city from the suburbs, I'll often spend most of the day there, shopping, eating and engaging in similar fun activities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll usually take a backpack in which might have water in it, a book, portable phone charger, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Over the course of the day, I'll generally get tired of carrying the bag, as well as perhaps a jacket, and the shopping bags I've accumulated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are some life hacks I could use to store and keep my bags safe while in the city?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally these would be free - or relatively cheap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One I've thought of is being a member of a gym, and utilising the usually free lockers at the gym for a short period. This might work; in my case I'm already a member of a gym that doesn't have an outlet in the city.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I'm in Melbourne, Australia, but feel free to answer in a sufficiently broader way that could work for any city. I'd be interested in universal ideas that could be applied in any city with a bit of further research, as I'd probably want to do this when on holiday too!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13350" LastActivityDate="2016-06-02T19:27:19.447" Title="Storing bags while in the city" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;travel&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12209" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12207" CreationDate="2016-06-01T04:52:16.570" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Train &amp;amp; bus stations are usually located near city hubs. Lockers are almost always available there for short-term rental.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some hostels, hotels, and motels have safe-keeping for their guests and maybe you could make an arrangement with one of them near your activities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-06-01T04:52:16.570" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12188" CreationDate="2016-06-01T05:11:46.133" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a minor problem and can easily be remedied in less than half-an-hour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tendency of the skin to darken with injury is referred to as &quot;marking.&quot; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As long as the skin is &lt;strong&gt;darker&lt;/strong&gt; than your normal skin colour it is a relatively easy procedure to lighten the skin pigments using an intense pulsed laser by a dermatologist, skin treatment specialist, or a cosmetic surgeon. The specific wavelength of laser that is used has been used successfully for many years. It is not a new concept. The laser is very superficial and its effect is almost immediate. It is a painless procedure. A short (probably free) consultation visit to the doctor's office will confirm this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-06-01T19:55:44.237" LastActivityDate="2016-06-01T19:55:44.237" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12211" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12207" CreationDate="2016-06-01T08:24:19.620" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy something in a department store and ask them to look after your bag till you go home. Put your other stuff in the bag too.&#xA;I have often done this in the old days of dead-tree books.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2016-06-01T08:24:19.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12146" CreationDate="2016-06-01T14:11:28.240" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pages over time absorb moisture and depending on storage can get wonky over time. &#xA;If the book is leather-bound, you can try polishing the book cover but the smell from the pages will still remain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If anything you can try putting the book in a gallon zip-lock bag/container(container is pref since its air tight) and add a mix of silica gel and laundry freshner beads. Both are pebble sized solids so you shouldnt have any issue wiping them off the book after. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For best results, leave the book inside the bag/container covered for a few days. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are worried about the pages being stained, wrap the book once with mesh or cotton gauze, since both leave enough space for air to filter through but the beads of silica and laundry freshner to be blocked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14271" LastActivityDate="2016-06-01T14:11:28.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12216" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12191" CreationDate="2016-06-01T14:40:52.240" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are you using your socks for other activities non-foot related that might cause them to become rigid and dry?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a few factors to this equation:&#xA;1-The quality of the sock itself. The fabric used to make the sock may be a thin blend. &#xA;2- Dryer setting is too high. Some people I know just throw everything into the dryer at once like savages and the setting for the dryer is is too high causing shrinkage and stiffness.&#xA;3-Depending on your location, your water may have different impurities impacting your fabrics (May not be the case if your other articles of clothing are coming out fine).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14271" LastActivityDate="2016-06-01T14:40:52.240" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12217" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-01T17:56:02.837" Score="4" ViewCount="961" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am an instructor of classes that only run for 1-4 weeks. The facility I teach at requires me to include my cell phone number on the class schedule that I give out (however, I believe they would be ok if I didn't give a number if I gave some other means of contact). However, during and after the last class I taught I received 250+ texts from one of my students. Only about 5 or so were specific questions relating to the class, about 70% were asking for me to come up with questions to test them, and the rest were trying to make chit chat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there some website or app that I could use so that my students have a way of contacting me &lt;em&gt;only&lt;/em&gt; during the class and I can shut down/stop/prevent any communication after the class? The classes are usually mostly/all teenagers so I need a website or app that where I can send/receive messages from my smartphone (Samsung) or computer, but will work for the students that don't have a smartphone yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just adding all of their numbers to a spam list after the class is not an option because some of them become co-workers if they pass the class (so they may need to be able to contact me via phone--my work posts everyone's numbers in our break room--to trade shifts, etc.).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13801" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-06-27T14:29:37.520" LastActivityDate="2016-06-27T14:37:58.877" Title="How to keep my phone number private, when I have to provide a way for students to contact me?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12218" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12217" CreationDate="2016-06-01T18:49:41.073" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Set up a throw-away e-mail address (gmail, yahoo, aol, etc.).  Then set up automatic forwarding on the server to your cell phone's text message address.  If the server doesn't support this, a mail client on a home or office computer can do the same job using automatic message retrieval and message rule filters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll get whatever the students send in minutes, and can respond quickly if needed, but the address they have can be shut down at the end of the term, if you think that's necessary, and replaced by a newer one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They can contact you as easily from a phone as from a computer by this method, but your phone won't ring in the middle of the night (providing you can turn off automatic text message retrieval).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also set up forwarding in reverse to facilitate responding my text message, but unless you have software to strip the headers from your response, a tech-savvy student might be able to extract your private number from the email headers. Recommended response method (for best security) would be via web-mail, which you can do from your phone's web browser, or by voice from a school phone or with blocked caller ID.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-06-03T11:11:09.157" LastActivityDate="2016-06-03T11:11:09.157" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12219" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-01T18:54:41.547" Score="0" ViewCount="125" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm intending on building a few shelves from scratch, including chopping down the wood, and then treating it. With my budget tightening up, what are some easy to access methods of harvesting oils from plants or other places? Fish oil won't do. I'd rather not have a fish smell coming from the furniture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14066" LastActivityDate="2016-06-01T20:23:27.427" Title="Cheap Method to Extract Oil" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;wood&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-06-02T14:29:00.907" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12219" CreationDate="2016-06-01T20:23:27.427" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Normally, oils are extracted from vegetable material using various combinations of temperature and pressure during a distillation process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oily materials can be squeezed directly. A Walnut can be rubbed vigorously on a walnut wood surface and the oil from the walnut will infuse into the wood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some materials must be put into a solution to dissolve the oils in the material and the solution is then distilled to separate the desireable oil from the more volatile solvent. Recovering the solvent for re-use is part of a continuous extraction process otherwise it is discarded ($). The solvent cannot be water as it won't dissolve the oils in the material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-06-01T20:23:27.427" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12224" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11982" CreationDate="2016-06-02T03:28:45.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Where you sit in the bus can make a big difference. But the optimal position depends on the person. Some people say to sit as close to the front as possible, but to always face forward, never to the side or backwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, for me, I found that I get less motion sick while reading if I sit on one of the forward facing seats over one of the rear wheels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1563" LastActivityDate="2016-06-02T03:28:45.930" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12217" CreationDate="2016-06-02T12:45:29.437" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/voice&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Google Voice&lt;/a&gt; would work well for this and supports calls and texting. You can set the calls to forward to your cell during specific time parameters and when they forward, students will have no knowledge of your real cell number.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14284" LastEditorUserId="7112" LastEditDate="2016-06-08T19:32:37.623" LastActivityDate="2016-06-08T19:32:37.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12217" CreationDate="2016-06-02T13:19:27.290" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why don't you get a prepaid card for your mobile phone? You can have this for students to contact you and switch back to your normal one after work.&#xA;You could also buy a new cheap phone for that so that you don't change sim cards twice a day and you could just turn it off whenever you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2016-06-02T13:19:27.290" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12229" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12207" CreationDate="2016-06-02T19:27:19.447" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look for places that have lockers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my place (Germany) this is common e.g. for libraries and university buildings (you may have to bring your own padlock). There are also some types of stores where you can lock your bag for a deposit (typically electronics stores or very large department stores).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14290" LastActivityDate="2016-06-02T19:27:19.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12230" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="12231" CreationDate="2016-06-03T06:35:39.260" Score="-1" ViewCount="232" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any easy way to completely erase all my online information ? Everything, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Facebook&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Google&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;truecaller&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Twitter&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;. . .&lt;/strong&gt; everything else.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14296" LastActivityDate="2016-06-03T10:40:06.377" Title="How to completely erase my &quot;Digital footprints&quot;?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2016-06-03T14:54:54.313" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12231" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12230" CreationDate="2016-06-03T08:13:01.683" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;No.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When placing information on the internet, assume it'll be there forever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit:&#xA;Just to add on that; you might be able to delete/deactivate your accounts, but you'll never know if they delete all traces of your info. Probably not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5331" LastEditorUserId="5331" LastEditDate="2016-06-03T10:40:06.377" LastActivityDate="2016-06-03T10:40:06.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12233" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12217" CreationDate="2016-06-03T14:29:59.203" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it doesn't have to be a phone number, you could set up a private google group. One of my professors used to do this. It allowed us to contact him without giving out his personal information. &lt;strong&gt;It also allowed students to  discuss ideas and answer each others questions&lt;/strong&gt; (if you helped another student it counted towards your class participation grade). It can be accessed from a computer or a smartphone and at the end of each semester he could delete the group. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You also have options for how often you get notifications (manage the student who posts/sends hundreds of messages):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Choose how frequently you get email from the group: Click the drop-down menu on the line below your email address. You can choose any of the following options.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Don't send email updates: You won't get emails, but you can still&#xA;  see posts by logging in to Google Groups and clicking on that group. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Send daily summaries: On days when people post to the group, you'll&#xA;  only get one email that includes every message that was sent.     &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Send combined updates: You'll get one email for every 25 posts to&#xA;  the group.     &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Send me an email for every new message: You'll get an&#xA;  email anytime someone posts to the group.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://support.google.com/groups/answer/1047839?hl=en&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Source: Group membership settings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastEditorUserId="8101" LastEditDate="2016-06-03T14:48:25.763" LastActivityDate="2016-06-03T14:48:25.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12234" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12191" CreationDate="2016-06-04T06:12:19.530" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use liquid detergent and use the recommended amount. Usually the first line on the inside of the cap. In the rinse cycle use a 1/4 cup of vinegar to help dissolve any excess soap. Vinegar serves 3 purposes: As a de-greaser, deodorizer, and poor man's fabric softener. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Too much laundry detergent doesn't rinse out completely and a result when it dries it becomes stiff.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2016-06-04T06:12:19.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12097" CreationDate="2016-06-04T06:23:59.293" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the glue is based on something called cyanoacrylate (ie crazy glue). To dissolve or loosen use acetone. Acetone is commonly used in nail polishes. You can get the clear kind and dip the end of the device pictured Hobbes post. Then you're good to go...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2016-06-04T06:23:59.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12236" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5842" CreationDate="2016-06-04T06:39:42.933" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The sensor on an automatic flush toilet uses the same principle as a motion detector. The two sensors detect body heat (infra red) in close proximity. If the signals are the same nothing happens. If you remain still the sensors don't react. When you move one sensor detects a change and triggers the flush mechanism. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ambient temp also affects these devices as well.If the room is extremely hot these devices don't function well at all and won't flush. In cooler rooms these devices react very fast because of a greater differential in temp. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2016-06-04T06:39:42.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11982" CreationDate="2016-06-04T06:49:27.333" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Motion sickness usually happens when look out the side window in a moving vehicle. It is caused by perceptual differences between the senses. If reading in a vehicle make sure that your focus is on the page and not your surroundings . This should minimize the effect. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2016-06-04T06:49:27.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12239" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-04T18:34:01.460" Score="20" ViewCount="5612" Body="&lt;p&gt;I park my bike every workday in a relatively busy UK city street where bicycle theft is fairly common. I use a very sturdy lock and always chain it through both wheels and a bike rack. Even so, I lost a bike last year a few blocks away, and a colleague reported having lost four (even old ones) in short order. So when I found that someone had looped their bicycle chain through my frame and the bike rack yesterday evening I was more than a little worried that someone did it so they could take their sweet time destroying the lock overnight (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanlon&amp;#39;s_razor&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;They didn't&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since carrying around power tools and the receipt for my bike at all times is impractical, what can I do in this kind of situation?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1504" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-06-27T14:58:02.937" LastActivityDate="2016-06-28T07:50:56.510" Title="Someone locked their bike to mine - now what?" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;locks&gt;&lt;bicycle&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12239" CreationDate="2016-06-04T19:37:10.453" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Can you use a &quot;spare&quot; lock to attach your bike to theirs with a telephone # or other contact information?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With your lock securing both bikes to the bike rack, you have a much better chance to meet the person to exchange &quot;favours&quot; when they're ready to leave with their bike.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's not convenient; but, there's a chance you'll get back the bike and the lock, too. You'll be able to assess the damage caused by the double-locking if any. There's a good possibility that they also don't carry power tools; but, there're no guarantees.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Double-locked&quot; is in pretty stable condition. That should give you a bit of time to point it out to the police who may have an agreeable solution to your current stalemate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-06-05T16:10:25.243" LastActivityDate="2016-06-05T16:10:25.243" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12241" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12217" CreationDate="2016-06-04T19:53:55.930" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider setting up a Skype account under an anonymous name. Then, you have the option of using the voice, messaging, or video. You can use it to transfer files and videos. When the course is over, trash the account.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have given a telephone number at the school to fulfil this requirement. When using this, I try to have some agreed-upon consulting time, or office hours for questions, pep-talking and encouragement, and commenting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What happens to the demand for a cell phone number for someone without a cell phone? (My wife refuses to carry a cell phone.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-06-04T20:00:45.617" LastActivityDate="2016-06-04T20:00:45.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12242" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12191" CreationDate="2016-06-04T20:22:32.240" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Use LESS detergent&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The detergent has stiffened the fibres of your clothing. Bending stiffened fibres will weaken and eventually break them. The life span of the clothing has been compromised. A dryer will hasten the process. That's the first problem you asked about. There's more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ahhh should be Argh! ! !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can still smell your soap/detergent after your clothes are completely rinsed, something is wrong. If you can't completely rinse, You're using &lt;strong&gt;too much&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;CUT BACK on the amount until you cannot smell the cleaning agents. The manufacturers have ADDED an odour to your wash. How can adding something clean it? It's bait and switch for your nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You are not sick to feel you are folding paperboard. You are poisoning yourself with the chemicals from the overexposure to the pthalate impregnated socks you're wearing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-06-04T20:22:32.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12243" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20791" CreationDate="2016-06-04T22:07:29.017" Score="1" ViewCount="476" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love my dog, but I totally hate the hairs what are almost everywhere. Even when you use a vacuum cleaner the hairs heap up in the brush. &#xA;So what is a good way to minimize dog hairs in your house &#xA;and what is the most easiest way to clean them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13590" LastActivityDate="2019-05-12T14:15:46.830" Title="Dog hairs Dog hairs Dog hairs.....everywhere hairs, but how to get rid of it" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12239" CreationDate="2016-06-05T00:16:20.797" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the other bike is only chained to your bike and nor the bike rack,  unchain your bike and take the whole lot home. Possibly leave a note for the other bike owner, but I'd be inclined to let them suck eggs! Once you have the bikes at home, use whatever tools you need to unchain the second bike (grinder, hacksaw etc.) and then hand it in to the local police station.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastActivityDate="2016-06-05T00:16:20.797" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="12245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12239" CreationDate="2016-06-05T01:45:55.020" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's probably an unfortunate mistake. You can either wait until the other owner arrives or your bike will be spending the night there. It probably isn't worth the time an effort to try to break the lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14321" LastActivityDate="2016-06-05T01:45:55.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12243" CreationDate="2016-06-05T03:32:26.303" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A notable technique is to use a rubber glove. The dog hairs stick to the rubber glove because of static electricity, and you just have to literally &quot;rinse&quot; the glove and &quot;repeat&quot; the process when you accumulate an excess of dog hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15321" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-06-05T15:40:47.213" LastActivityDate="2016-06-05T15:40:47.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12239" CreationDate="2016-06-05T05:58:24.987" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a small chance this is malicious - is the other bike nice or a cheap junker?   Don't take your lock off and leave it with only their lock attached, else the bike could be stolen by other-bike-owner, or any miscreant that wanders through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Though most likely &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanlon&amp;#39;s_razor&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Hanlon's razor&lt;/a&gt; applies:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastEditorUserId="1504" LastEditDate="2016-06-05T09:54:34.003" LastActivityDate="2016-06-05T09:54:34.003" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13246" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11313" CreationDate="2016-06-05T07:07:52.970" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might not have acne. It might be something similar such as rosacea.&#xA;Here are some skin conditions often confused with acne:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.verywell.com/acne-look-alikes-15614/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; title=&quot;Acne look alikes&quot;&gt;Acne look alikes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While what you eat has more to do with your general health than what you eat specifically, here are a few things associated with skin eruptions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Excessive Sugar intake will push your body to produce insulin. Cut back on simple carbohydrates and sweet drinks and snacks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try cutting Dairy. Supplement your calcium with green leafy veggies. If that works, try introducing a little non-sweetened yogurt from cows or from other animals such as goat. See how that goes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oils and Fats can be a problem. Corn, safflower, and canola oil can be problematic. Increase fish rich in omega-3s such as salmon and mackerel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's trendy to look at gluten even if you don't have celiac disease. A lot of nutritious foods have gluten including whole wheat bread. Chat with a nutritionist about the pros and cons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-06-05T22:05:25.527" LastActivityDate="2016-06-05T22:05:25.527" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-06-05T07:07:52.970" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11313" CreationDate="2016-06-05T09:16:36.817" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to deal with acne is to stop it before it starts. Once it does you just have to ride it out. Getting stressed about it makes it worse as does physically aggravating it. Drink lots of water and use a cleanser with salicylic acid at least once a day, maybe twice. It's a good treatment, but it can dry out your face so applying moisturizer/sunscreen is a good move as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15327" LastActivityDate="2016-06-05T09:16:36.817" CommentCount="2" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-06-05T09:16:36.817" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12217" CreationDate="2016-06-05T13:22:52.563" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way that I know which always worked for me no matter what and still to this day forward is the &quot;textPlus&quot; app from the Android playstore. With that app I am able to use real looking numbers with my area code. So when I text/call people they think its a legit number. You can choose any area code number from any state region within the USA and if I am not mistaken I think some other countries as well such as Canada. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15332" LastActivityDate="2016-06-05T13:22:52.563" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13250" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10512" CreationDate="2016-06-05T16:28:01.620" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You already mentioned what I consider the best solution, which is buying a large number of the same pair of socks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This still works when laundry for several people is combined, as long as everyone picks a different model / colour sock.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;So Alice likes white socks, Bob like his black socks with Acme logo, Carol has black socks without a logo, and Dave has white socks with a red stripe. When it comes to sorting the laundry, the only sorting needed is socks per person, which needs to be done for all other laundry as well (Carol doesn't want to wear Bob's shirts).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8218" LastActivityDate="2016-06-05T16:28:01.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13252" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10512" CreationDate="2016-06-05T21:59:30.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have several pairs of two different colour socks for no particular reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I never sort my socks because I have a system. I play the odds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I want a matching pair of socks, I grab three of them and can be sure that at least two of them match.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-06-06T02:58:25.470" LastActivityDate="2016-06-06T02:58:25.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12243" CreationDate="2016-06-05T22:48:29.787" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not a lot of information to work with here (dog breed, inside/outside, etc) but due to the fact that spring/summer is here I assume your dog is shedding. Shedding typically is a bodily response when warmer weather comes into play. Inside and short-haired dogs shed during this period as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The key is not to postpone the shedding -- accelerate it and get it over with. Make the pup stay outside for long periods of time in the heat. This will promote a higher/faster shed rate as the dog's system is trying to cope with the changing season.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most important of course is to make sure the dog has PLENTY of available fresh water and food at all times, and make sure you brush them regularly (daily) and get the fluffs out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a German Sheppard and she &lt;em&gt;just&lt;/em&gt; finished shedding her coat. It was horrible and my wife hated her being in the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15335" LastActivityDate="2016-06-05T22:48:29.787" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2316" CreationDate="2016-06-06T03:08:53.000" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think it might be a bit late, but you could try magnetic push pins called Magnetacks. they are really strong and use magnets to hang the photos so they won't damage your photos. i use them for much larger photos so they should work great for your size. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15339" LastActivityDate="2016-06-06T03:08:53.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13255" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13279" CreationDate="2016-06-06T03:29:31.477" Score="3" ViewCount="11504" Body="&lt;p&gt;I managed to splash diesel all over my tan leather boots this morning. How can I get the stains out? I've asked a few mechanics who aren't too positive I can. I'm reluctant to try anything without a recommendation in case I wreck them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15338" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-06-06T13:52:02.560" LastActivityDate="2016-06-08T13:51:34.063" Title="How to get diesel out of leather boots?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6993" CreationDate="2016-06-06T08:48:27.410" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another option (admittedly not a life hack) is to add tyre/tire sealant to your tube.  This is a white liquid latex-based goop which goes in after you remove the valve core, and then sits inside the tube.  If you get a puncture while riding the sealant is supposed to bubble out the hole for a few seconds, then harden and seal the leak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the well known brands is Stans, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.notubes.com/Stans-Tire-Sealant-Quart-P51.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.notubes.com/Stans-Tire-Sealant-Quart-P51.aspx&lt;/a&gt;  and while its intended for tubeless tyres, does okay in tubes too.   Note it only stays effective for months, then you need to add more.   Also, this stuff is sometimes called &quot;stans jizz&quot; so just call it &quot;sealant&quot; if you don't want a ribbing from, your riding mates.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IIJc7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IIJc7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise replace your tubes, they're only a couple bucks each, and the dead tubes/valves can be used for many other things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2016-06-06T08:48:27.410" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12217" CreationDate="2016-06-06T13:38:25.137" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should try &lt;a href=&quot;https://telegram.org&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Telegram&lt;/a&gt;. It's a message application, with versions for PC, phones and web. With it you can create a user name, and your students can find you through this user name. Also, you can crate a group composed by your students. You can share this group with your students by a link. You can silence it when you don't want to be disturbed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2862" LastActivityDate="2016-06-06T13:38:25.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13259" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12243" CreationDate="2016-06-06T14:35:53.767" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, get a special brush for your dog, and brush him/her every day before you let him/her in. &#xA;For the hairs already in your house use rubber gloves (cheap method) or there are special things you can buy, but these are expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4369" LastActivityDate="2016-06-06T14:35:53.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12217" CreationDate="2016-06-06T15:35:13.490" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sideline.phone.number&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Sideline&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; app, available in the Google Play Store, which offers:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a 2nd phone number&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;uses your existing phone carrier network, so works anywhere your existing smartphone works&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;talk with the minutes you already have&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;uses a separate voice mail, so you can keep your personal and professional messages separate&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;can also send text/pics&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The app is free to install, offers a free telephone in your area code, offers voicemail forwarding and auto-reply ... and, most importantly, allows you to keep your personal number &lt;em&gt;private&lt;/em&gt;!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is also a professional version (@ $2.99/mo.):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;removes ads&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;enables Wi-Fi calling, helpful in case you have a weak signal&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;prevents number from expiring (if inactive for 30 or more days)*&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*This last bullet may be helpful in that after a term has ended, you may be able to allow this 2nd number to expire ... say, over summer break ... and then reinstate with a new 2nd number for the new term.  Reading the comments, there also seems to be the ability to close and reopen with a different number, on demand, so you are able to change 2nd line phone numbers even if there is a less-than-30-day time lapse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reviews show lots of positive experiences and seemingly good response from developers for any quirks that have turned up.  You can check it out for yourself here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sideline.phone.number&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sideline.phone.number&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this is helpful!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13193" LastEditorUserId="13193" LastEditDate="2016-06-06T17:16:11.437" LastActivityDate="2016-06-06T17:16:11.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13261" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13255" CreationDate="2016-06-06T17:13:21.033" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try asking the oldest boot repair person you can find. There's a good chance you have already &quot;wrecked&quot; your boots as far as the colour and finish. You may have to settle for a slightly different colour than you had originally due to the small variety of after-market shoe polish colours&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From what little leather working I've had, the colour can be removed with alcohol and new polish with the colour you wish is worked back into the leather. It's a work intensive procedure done a square inch at a time with a small soft rag gently in a circular motion both for the removal and reapplication of the polish. An agreeable repair person will show you how if you want to do it yourself. It's not hard but it needs patience because it's time consuming after the leather is stitched to the last.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition to polish, there are leather dyes, both semi-transparent and opaque that can cover your original. Depending on the finish, you might find something that suits you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm sure you'll get more results than with a mechanic where it happened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="13350" LastEditDate="2016-06-07T14:13:31.063" LastActivityDate="2016-06-07T14:13:31.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12217" CreationDate="2016-06-06T17:23:23.717" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Best way give them a wrong phone number and an email adress. You fulfil the requirements and they cannot call you at night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15346" LastActivityDate="2016-06-06T17:23:23.717" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13263" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11982" CreationDate="2016-06-06T17:38:46.343" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've encountered the same thing, and have noted this seems to be more prevalent in situations where 1) I am unfamiliar with the travel route and/or 2) there are lot's of twists and turns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have the advantage in that your commute to/from school will typically follow the same route each time.  The key, I've found, is to first become familiar with the route: where are the sharp turns, steep inclines or declines  ... and where are the frequent stop and start sections.  You'll know you are &quot;familiar&quot; with where these things are in your route if you can successfully sleep through the trip yet still wake up in anticipation of ... say a stop or two before ... your stop! ;-)  This happens because your body has learned to subconsciously anticipate and acknowledge where and when those changes in the travel direction will occur.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you've mastered your route you can successfully read without becoming motion sick.  You may have to pause to look up and just watch the road during the tricky areas (sharp turn, steep incline/decline, frequent stop and go), but should be able to resume reading during the rest of the trip without the motion sick feeling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this is helpful!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13193" LastActivityDate="2016-06-06T17:38:46.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11990" CreationDate="2016-06-06T19:44:36.670" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds like what you want is an anti-fatigue mat, typically used by chefs or factory workers, who often have jobs that require being on your feet most (if not all) of a work shift.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will want a mat made with gel or foam.  These typically come in half-inch dimensions, though you may be able to find something thicker if you purchase via a more industrial supplier/source.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aKRRR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aKRRR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;marble gel floormat&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DUt8m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DUt8m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WlLQV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WlLQV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;shape/color varieties&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;    &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RaRvj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RaRvj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;foam, interlocking&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g47d0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g47d0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OVLlg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OVLlg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option #1&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Not sure of your location and what is accessible, but the quickest and easiest (and possibly least expensive) would be to go to your local Walmart, Sears, Lowes or Home Depot ... or other department- or home goods-type store ... and go to the section where they have the floor mats.  You may see outdoor and kitchen floor mats in the same section; the kitchen type are your best bet, as these are designed for with those standing in one place for a long time (as in washing dishes) in mind.  Look for the thicker variety, typically made with some kind of foam or gel material.  Try them out right there in the store and pick the one that makes your feet say &quot;ahhhh!&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option #2&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;You could also try some of these suggestions, offered as examples of different types, material/construction, and pricing:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Better Homes and Gardens ProChef Comfort Chef Mat available at walmart.com&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the &quot;original gel-filled comfort mat&quot;available at gelpro.com&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;anti-fatigue mats, runners, and other options available at globalindustrial.com and floormatcompany.com&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;rubbercal.com&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;sears.com&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://Royal%20Anti-Fatigue%20Comfort%20Mat&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Royal Anti-Fatigue Comfort Mat&lt;/a&gt; available at amazon.com&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option #3&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;You may also want to consider foot orthotics, such as is available through places like the Good Feet Store (goodfeet.com), for proper arch support - critical for those whose daily activity require or involve being on your feet for extended periods of time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this is helpful!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13193" LastEditorUserId="13193" LastEditDate="2016-06-07T17:13:10.473" LastActivityDate="2016-06-07T17:13:10.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11980" CreationDate="2016-06-06T20:00:19.950" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash &quot;pill-friendly&quot; items separately!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If grouping several of these items in one wash:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make sure these are the only items in the wash&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(REVISED) for sweaters, use mesh bags designed for washing delicates (use larger size mesh bag meant, say, for a blouse instead of lingerie); one item per bag)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hang to dry, or dry flat (sweaters) - &lt;strong&gt;do not&lt;/strong&gt; put in the dryer (these fabrics tend to shrink in the dryer and the fluff/friction action in a dryer tends to encourage more pills to form)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this is helpful!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13193" LastEditorUserId="13193" LastEditDate="2016-06-07T16:02:41.257" LastActivityDate="2016-06-07T16:02:41.257" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12217" CreationDate="2016-06-07T04:06:13.837" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try slack.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://slack.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://slack.com/&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;It's a free app and website specifically designed for teams where group interactions have to be facilitated. It's chat-only though. I don't think voice calls are supported yet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have to create a new team and ask your students to join you by sending invites to their email. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can collapse the team after you're done with your class or you can remove members of the team.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another upside is that you get to moderate the group discussion. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12325" LastActivityDate="2016-06-07T04:06:13.837" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13274" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12097" CreationDate="2016-06-08T03:26:03.353" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to the package instructions, nail polish remover can be used to remove Krazy glue residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience, once open, the Krazy glue won't last very long for a second application. I have been getting &quot;single application&quot; sizes of the stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-06-08T03:26:03.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13275" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9306" CreationDate="2016-06-08T05:11:55.963" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm traveling, in a hotel, and febrile. I don't feel well enough to go buy a fever thermometer. I feel chilled and achy. I have had the heater on, every blanket on, for an hour. I assessed my neck temp with the back of my hand. I feel hot to myself. I left 80% of a steak dinner. I'm lethargic. My pulse is 75 at rest. Normally it's in the sixties. We were exposed to our grandson's snottiness nine days ago, and granddaughter's snottiness two days ago. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm diagnosing myself as febrile, most likely in the 100-102 *F range. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll test my theory by self administration of 600 mg ibuprofen. If my febrility declines, I was accurate in my assessment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm a Professional Ski Patroller, Certified #580, accustomed to making do with limited resources&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;APP Preamble to our Code of Ethics&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, for so long, with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15370" LastActivityDate="2016-06-08T05:11:55.963" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13276" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-08T07:53:32.573" Score="2" ViewCount="2770" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I have to go out-station for long time,&lt;strong&gt;it is recommended to switch-off the refrigerator if there is no food in there to avoid any electrical accidents.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But,when I open the refrigerator after a while(when it is switched-off),it give off a bad odor and traces of fungal attack is identified.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What should be done in this case?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15354" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2016-06-09T02:12:57.660" LastActivityDate="2016-06-09T02:12:57.660" Title="How can I deal with refrigerator odor when it is turned off for a long period of time?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-06-12T09:57:01.310" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13277" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4061" CreationDate="2016-06-08T09:41:43.200" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had good luck by putting petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on a pin or nail and sticking that in the bottle before putting the cap on or creating a ring of the same on the edge of the container. Petroleum jelly is oil based and oil and water don't mix. The jelly creates a seal that keeps moisture-laden air from seeping in and hardening the glue in the spout. Buying super glue in tiny tubes can help too. The tiny tubes don't seem to allow as much air in and you can just use what you need. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15373" LastActivityDate="2016-06-08T09:41:43.200" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13279" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13255" CreationDate="2016-06-08T11:56:59.953" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Corn starch will help to absorb the diesel.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also diesel will evaporate.  I would give it a couple weeks and see how much it fades before doing anything drastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="15377" LastEditDate="2016-06-08T13:51:34.063" LastActivityDate="2016-06-08T13:51:34.063" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13280" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="425" CreationDate="2016-06-08T12:32:40.247" Score="4" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Rub a candle along your shoelaces. The &lt;strong&gt;wax&lt;/strong&gt; will prevent them from untying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have been using this technique for a long time with my football boots, which before opened up all few minutes. Now the laces stick together until I choose to open them up again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cool thing about this lifehack is, that it will work with almost any shoelaces, no matter if they're round or flat, if they're made out of leather or cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8010" LastActivityDate="2016-06-08T12:32:40.247" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12179" CreationDate="2016-06-08T18:49:32.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're baiting them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stop wearing perfume or cologne that will attract insects to you. The little creatures are drawn to your scent. The innocent lotions, oils, salves, unguents, and detergents you use on yourself and your clothing are luring the little guys to what to them looks like a big beautiful flower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most natural bug repellent is NO attractive odour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-06-08T18:49:32.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13276" CreationDate="2016-06-08T20:31:25.000" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should clean out the interior of your refrigerator with a mild solution of bleach and soap. You should only need to do this before you leave for a long time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you are using the fridge, unless you are moving around like a lab technician, little bits of food and fluids (like milk, e.g.) will drip and fall into the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the fridge is running, these small amounts of material do not serve as &quot;food&quot; for airborne funguses and bacteria, because the cold environment and positive airflow keep those things from entering the interior of the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But when you turn it off, it's just a box, with tiny bits of food and dried fluid in it.  Over time, the bacterial/fungus life around your fridge will creep in, and use that material to grow and live.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the case of the fungus (which is essentially like plants), it will settle in, and grow, sort of like moss.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the case of the bacteria (which are kind of like animals), they will eat the stuff, and then run out of food, and die -- leaving a stink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you leave on long deployment:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn off the fridge&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove all the food/contents&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wipe the interior down with a bleach/water/soapy sponge&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wipe it down AGAIN with water so you don't leave a soap residue&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave the door open if you can&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Maybe consider leaving an open box of Arm &amp;amp; Hammer baking soda in there to fight odors, especially if you must leave it closed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a little hassle on the way out to avoid a LOT of hassle on your return.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15382" LastActivityDate="2016-06-08T20:31:25.000" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13289" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2016-06-09T01:39:30.827" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try rubbing the positive end briskly back &amp;amp; forth across your jeans. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9483" LastActivityDate="2016-06-09T01:39:30.827" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13290" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9270" CreationDate="2016-06-09T05:45:27.350" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here comes a belated reply, but if it helps …&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did reach into the narrow slit with a fine needle. The tongue had to be bent away a little bit when forcing the needle in there, but it worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had powered down the phone first, so as not to cause any damaging short circuit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15389" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-12-09T01:23:39.783" LastActivityDate="2016-12-09T01:23:39.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11062" CreationDate="2016-06-09T08:14:02.590" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the filter is trapping iron oxide (rust) particles, then the following describes a chemical means of clearing the filter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oxalic acid's main applications include cleaning or bleaching, especially for the removal of rust (iron complexing agent). Bar Keepers Friend is an example of a household cleaner containing oxalic acid. Its utility in rust removal agents is due to its forming a stable, water-soluble salt with ferric iron, ferrioxalate ion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15370" LastActivityDate="2016-06-09T08:14:02.590" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13294" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-09T12:30:40.510" Score="2" ViewCount="2490" Body="&lt;p&gt;So i have arachnophobia, so bad that my body will lock up and i black out if there is a spider on me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now i do live with my parents and it occurred to be today when i freaked out when i saw a Huntsman that when when that dreadful day comes where i no longer have my parents and i live alone i'm not not going to be able to call them to kill the spiders for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I live in Australia so i can't buy a semi-automatic and shoot the hell out of them and using homemade flamethrowers (aerosol can (like deodorant) + lighter) will cause too much damage because i am liable to overkill them and burn a hole in the wall/floor/ceiling/house. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;it's also very hard for me to be close to them. in the past when i've been told to try and crush them myself i find it hard to move my body in range to stomp on them or smash them in between the wall and a shoe on my hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So how can i kill spiders accurately with me being far away from them but also minimizing collateral damage to the rest of the house&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="186" LastEditorUserId="7112" LastEditDate="2016-06-17T08:10:27.630" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T10:05:09.437" Title="How can I kill spiders while suffering from arachnophobia?" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12186" CreationDate="2016-06-09T12:36:42.287" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Answer:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;This is not possible&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As Bamboo stated (see comments), if its tar, the only way to remove that is to wash the object thoroughly, though on some things, it remains. It's not possible to thoroughly wash a book clearly, so there is no real way to remove the marks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13318" LastActivityDate="2016-06-09T12:36:42.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13296" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13294" CreationDate="2016-06-09T13:04:07.870" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Killing method&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A long pole (quaterstaff or something). The distance is good and wait while they are sitting still, aim and then one good jab. Do a quick finish if it isn't killed in one go.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Non lethal method&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Maybe like makesift a box with a lid and rope on a long stick and just capture it and release it somewhere else. Like this: &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RdiKN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RdiKNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out spider catcher: &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000X26IRE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Spider catcher&lt;/a&gt; maybe you can buy somewhere else for cheaper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fun little fact: Some spiders keep frogs as pets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13318" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T10:05:09.437" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T10:05:09.437" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13297" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12179" CreationDate="2016-06-09T18:15:02.977" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look for clothing impregnated with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;Permetherin&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; which is a derivative of the chrysanthemum developed for the US military to repel insects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The label lists effectiveness with many different types of crawling and flying critters you'd find in your garden. It is an insecticide (insects) and aracnicide (spiders). It is available as a cream to apply to the skin; but, there are possible reactions as with stuff like this. Read the contraindications and side effect warnings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The clothing is good for about 70 washes according to the label if it is not dry-cleaned. Wash in mild soap only.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For exposed skin, the clothing label suggests using insect repellant suitable for direct application to the skin! (Go figure.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-06-09T18:15:02.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12186" CreationDate="2016-06-10T12:58:48.560" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, if the pages are pretty white, you can just use white out to get the stains out. Obviously this won't make it look 100% gone, due to discoloration, but it would be better than nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15400" LastActivityDate="2016-06-10T12:58:48.560" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13301" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13294" CreationDate="2016-06-10T21:30:26.713" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two responses: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1 - I would look into a gecko or other type of lizard that eats spiders, and allow it free range. It will be a companion of sorts (though generally will seek to live behind your stove or under your furniture); in the event that you see a spider and have some mechanism for capturing/disabling it - the lizard will also serve as a simple disposal mechanism - no need for cleanup. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2 - Seek professional help with your phobia. You are not weak, or sad, or defective for having this phobia - but there's GREAT news: phobias are, BY FAR, the psychological issue with the highest treatment success rate. You CAN receive reasonable and unscary treatment for this phobia and get on with your life. Enough with the little buggers. You can be free!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If/when you do that - you'll be able to use normal tools to deal with them. Your gecko friend will also be very proud of you, if a little hungrier. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15382" LastActivityDate="2016-06-10T21:30:26.713" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13302" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13304" CreationDate="2016-06-11T09:57:06.467" Score="7" ViewCount="11564" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm really got fed up with these irritating buzzing flies all over my house. What is a natural way to repel or otherwise get rid of the flies?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15407" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-06-25T02:52:19.570" LastActivityDate="2021-01-07T07:36:45.537" Title="Natural remedies to get rid of flies (Housefly)" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13294" CreationDate="2016-06-11T12:07:43.737" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to suck them up with the vacuum cleaner. It works fine, I promise you they die in there, but eventually my conscience got the better of me and I trap them instead, with a big tall glass and a bit of card.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2016-06-11T12:07:43.737" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13304" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13302" CreationDate="2016-06-11T12:35:06.123" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if most people knew about this remedy to avoid houseflies already. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using plastic water bags to keep away flies.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My friend has a grocery store and I have seen him hanging half filled plastic water bags on the entrance of the store. I didn't know the reason behind this until now but after searching about it I got this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w4hdG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w4hdGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;plastic water bags&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are at least two reasons explained for this remedy which seems to be beyond logic. One is that the flies are not able to see the water bag as a water bag. Due to their structure of eyes, clear water filled bags are seen as something resembling a spider’s web by the flies. As such, they don’t come near such a thing. The other reason states that the reflection of water is enough to disorient the flies and to create some inexplicable illusion to them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get this&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clear plastic bag (gallon size)-1&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do this&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fill the plastic bag with water. Keep it halfway full with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tie a knot at the mouth of the bag to secure it properly. You may also use a thread or a rubber band for the purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now just hang this water filled plastic bags near your entryways, garage doors or any other such outdoor entrance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Advantages&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;doesn't harm any housefly; only keeps them away. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;doesn't use any harmful chemical.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;cheap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://google.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Google&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8087" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-06-25T13:37:13.010" LastActivityDate="2019-06-25T13:37:13.010" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="13307" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-12T19:41:36.580" Score="0" ViewCount="120" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can you determine by yourself  which size of  &lt;a href=&quot;http://tepecanada.com/consumers_en/tepe-interdental-brushes-original/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;TePe Interdental Brushes&lt;/a&gt; fits (your &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dentaid.com/en/interproximal-cleaning&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Interproximal Space&lt;/a&gt;)? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disregard and pretermit:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Trial and Error (ie: randomly selecting a size, and then purchasing a pack of these brushes)     &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;or seeing the dental professional (e.g. dentist, oral hygienist) for him/her to determine the size (to avert costs).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="128" LastEditDate="2016-06-17T09:32:09.750" LastActivityDate="2016-06-23T01:59:21.853" Title="Without Trial and Error or a dental professional, how can you determine your size of Interdental Brush?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13309" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13310" CreationDate="2016-06-13T08:40:43.187" Score="2" ViewCount="203" Body="&lt;p&gt;Almonds are protein rich and I'm eating them daily, but it's really hard to remove it's skin. Is there any any easiest way to remove skin from almonds?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15407" LastActivityDate="2016-06-19T00:04:45.207" Title="Remove almonds skin" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13310" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13309" CreationDate="2016-06-13T14:22:23.900" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Quick solution is to put almonds in hot or boiling water for half hour to 45 minutes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Long solution is to put almonds in cold water overnight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After this, you can easily remove the skin of the almonds&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15431" LastEditorUserId="15431" LastEditDate="2016-06-13T14:30:00.540" LastActivityDate="2016-06-13T14:30:00.540" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12179" CreationDate="2016-06-13T17:54:38.377" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen hats that were modified by hanging a row of wine bottle corks from string attached to the brim of the hat.  The corks hang down a few inches and are always jiggling around in front of your face, shooing away the bugs.  If you do this, make sure the strings are all about the same length and spaced apart to avoid the corks wrapping around each other.  Here's a pic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hgQJh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hgQJhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source bugoff.com&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T10:55:21.577" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T10:55:21.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13312" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13313" CreationDate="2016-06-13T18:20:05.253" Score="5" ViewCount="54178" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any good ways to remove oil build-up on the touchpad of the laptop?&#xA;It's always getting oily ( not sure it's oil or not ). Is there any way to avoid or remove it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fp7lb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fp7lbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15407" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T10:00:09.083" LastActivityDate="2020-09-01T18:13:02.947" Title="Remove oil build-up on the touchpad" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13313" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13312" CreationDate="2016-06-13T18:35:39.620" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use  windex or any other brand degreaser (not corrosive).&#xA;If it proves  too hard to remove, just keep in mind that sometimes due to heavy use the &quot;shine &quot; on the pad is not grease or dirt, but a pad that got its surface worn out over use the same way mouse buttons or keyboard keys get worn out and shiny.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5256" LastEditorUserId="5256" LastEditDate="2016-06-29T18:21:36.277" LastActivityDate="2016-06-29T18:21:36.277" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13314" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13315" CreationDate="2016-06-14T01:16:40.333" Score="0" ViewCount="265" Body="&lt;p&gt;My cat Simon is awesome and affectionate however when he doesn't get his way he will start nipping at my calves and ankles.  I don't want to scold him and yet I don't want to get bit either.  He isn't breaking the skin however I do feel it is important to deal with it.  My cat is declawed and well-taken care of.  He is taken to the vet for checkups and has an automatic feeder to ensure he is always fed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14168" LastActivityDate="2016-06-14T07:50:25.437" Title="How do I deal with an affectionate nipping cat" Tags="&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-06-14T14:14:06.967" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13314" CreationDate="2016-06-14T02:37:55.047" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Putting something harmless but foul-tasting on your skin or clothes (e.g. soap or insect repellent) is effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-06-14T02:37:55.047" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13316" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6377" CreationDate="2016-06-14T06:37:05.290" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just gently clean your nose with a clean cloth... Or wet the inside first with water then gently dry it with clean cloth. Your nose may have dusts or germs that keep you sneezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If sneezing keeps coming, keep away from things that trigger or give you allergy. Cold environment or iced drinks may also be the cause of your continuous sneezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12321" LastActivityDate="2016-06-14T06:37:05.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6706" CreationDate="2016-06-14T07:29:15.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some at-home remedies you can try in order to alleviate the throat irritation and pain brought about by a fish bone that gets stuck. You should try these remedies as soon as the bone gets stuck, and if none of these treatments work, go see a doctor.&#xA;1. Cough&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The very first thing you can try is coughing. In some cases, heavy coughing can help dislodge the stuck bone.&#xA;2. Drink Salty Water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If coughing does not work, you should take a glass of lukewarm water, add a pinch of salt to it, and then drink the mixture. If the fish bone is small enough, it will be dislodged by the salt water and be taken down the alimentary canal to your stomach.&#xA;3. Ingest Marshmallows&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also try the ingestion of marshmallows as a remedy. Fill your mouth with just enough marshmallows to make chewing possible. Only chew on these marshmallows a little bit and then swallow. The lump of marshmallows will be sticky, and once swallowed, it might be enough to take the bone down to the stomach. Make sure you drink water after this. Similarly, you can rely on a piece of bread and peanut butter to provide stickiness that is similar to that provided by marshmallows. Alternatively, if there is sticky rice available to you, take a spoonful of it and swallow it without chewing. Be careful not to ingest too much of it, or you might risk choking.&#xA;4. Drink Olive Oil&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing you can try is to soften the fish bone stuck in throat. In a glass of water, boil a handful of olives. Drink the liquid while it is warm, so that the bone can be softened and possibly taken down the esophagus. You can also try drinking warm olive oil to provide lubrication.&#xA;5. Try Banana&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take some banana and keep it in your mouth for a few minutes until it moistens. Make sure you do not chew it! Once it is moist enough, slowly swallow it. The stickiness of the banana may attract the fish bone and if it does, the bone will easily be taken down to the stomach.&#xA;6. Drink Vinegar&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people suggest drinking diluted vinegar to soften and even dissolve the bone. The success of this method has yet to be reported widely, but this is still worth trying.&#xA;7. Medical Treatment&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Medical treatment to remove fish bone stuck in throat works through a series of steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Firstly, to determine the exact location of the fish bone stuck in your throat, the medical care provider may carry out an X-ray that involves ingesting a barium-based liquid. Other methods include a laryngoscopy to have a look at the back of your throat, a CT scan in extreme cases, and an endoscopy to determine the level of damage that the fish bone has caused to your digestive tract.&#xA;  When the location is determined, using forceps will usually be the first method to remove the fish bone. Endoscopy may also be used to remove the bone in cases where forceps fail to retrieve the bone. In very rare cases, surgery may be required.&#xA;  Once the object has been taken out, some medications may be prescribed, depending on the severity of the lodging of the fish bone in your throat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When to See a Doctor&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the home remedies fail and your condition is accompanied by the following symptoms, you should seek immediate help from a doctor:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pain when swallowing or even a sore throat vomiting blood&#xA;    Difficulty breathing or breathing that is accompanied by coughs, choking or gagging&#xA;    Pain in chest and abdomen&#xA;    Fever&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even when the home remedies do help you remove the fish bone stuck in throat, you'd better pay close attention to the above symptoms and see your doctor if you have similar discomfort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15437" LastActivityDate="2016-06-14T07:29:15.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13319" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13312" CreationDate="2016-06-14T13:12:03.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use cleaning spray for glasses on a paper towel and it works fine. But as stated by Arana, it can just be that you plastic is worn. It then becomes smooth and shiny.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15442" LastActivityDate="2016-06-14T13:12:03.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12178" CreationDate="2016-06-14T13:22:31.260" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use the cooling blocks that are sold in camping and outdoor stores. They don't leak and keep cool for quite a long period of time. If you combine one of those with a small isolating bag, you should be ok.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4hdWJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4hdWJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15442" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T10:56:48.047" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T10:56:48.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13312" CreationDate="2016-06-14T23:25:05.160" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've always used rubbing alcohol, but that's out of laziness. Any alcohol based solvent will begin to wear away at the plastic if you use it too frequently. I clean my laptop every few months with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, and haven't noticed any wear or functionality issues, but just be cautious of it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clean any salt residue, use water, or something water-based (but only a small amount). I just lightly dampen a cloth and wipe. Never pour water directly onto the surface that you want to clean unless you know for sure that it's waterproof. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2797" LastEditorUserId="2797" LastEditDate="2018-03-01T15:14:16.123" LastActivityDate="2018-03-01T15:14:16.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13325" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12178" CreationDate="2016-06-15T08:11:52.110" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;An insulating bag as mentioned by Takkat is a start, but icepacks would have to last the outward and return journey. If there is a supermarket nearby, you could buy some frozen peas or other veg and put that in bag with your vitamins and that would keep it cool at least for a few hours. Even if they thaw out completely frozen vegetables are perfectly safe to eat and refreeze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-06-15T08:11:52.110" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13327" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11930" CreationDate="2016-06-15T10:58:19.757" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;As stated by James, you neighbors can be your best friends in this situations. Another idea is a lokal elementary school: they often look for cardboard boxes for making little projects with the kids. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here in the Netherlands, sportsclub will collect them to sell them to recycling plants for money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15442" LastActivityDate="2016-06-15T10:58:19.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13329" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1529" CreationDate="2016-06-15T19:10:56.210" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Best way is to get the powerful 12V electronic Car use Cooling fan. I have the &lt;strong&gt;Abovetek two heads car air fan&lt;/strong&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B010CESJTC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010CESJTC&lt;/a&gt;, it works so well to quickly blow away the hot air from summer parking car. Two heads are 360 degree rotatable so it helps to cool you down and at the same time cool your pet down, isn't cool. The cord is long enough so you can put the fan at the arm rest area to cover both front seat and back seat, FYI.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ua2VU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ua2VU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15464" LastActivityDate="2016-06-15T19:10:56.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13330" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-16T05:50:50.353" Score="1" ViewCount="16700" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some men with Parkinson's disease have very poor aim when urinating. This can be a sensitive subject, such that asking the person with Parkinson's to implement one of &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/10531/how-can-i-prevent-pee-from-flying-off-target&quot;&gt;these ideas&lt;/a&gt; is not an option (and neither is installing a urinal).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The result: a recurring puddle on the floor next to the toilet, that soaks into the grout. It's unpleasant to have to clean it every evening, and the smell doesn't really go away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apparently one can buy &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B007JLSLJU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;disposable floor mats&lt;/a&gt; for this purpose, and I ordered one to try, but &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they are very expensive. I am on a budget, and this will be a long-term problem so the cost will add up, and &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I would prefer something whose shape and size I can customize (the puddle is always in the same spot).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I put in that spot to make this recurring puddle less smelly and easier to clean without breaking the bank?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15469" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2020-04-08T20:13:20.653" Title="Alternative to expensive disposable floor mats for taking care of recurring puddle next to toilet?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13332" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13330" CreationDate="2016-06-16T12:02:12.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most stores that sell restroom accessories (local to me, J.C. Penney, Target or Kmart, as examples) have small horseshoe shaped rugs, made to fit around the base of a toilet stool.  These will soak up the misses as well as the disposable pads, and are washable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Couple that with applying a sealant to the flooring around the commode, to keep the urine that gets through the rug from soaking into the grout, and you should be covered without spending a mint on disposable absorbents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-06-16T12:02:12.477" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13333" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-16T12:12:01.930" Score="5" ViewCount="1983" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife is dependent on her wheelchair. If she goes shopping sometimes she comes along a push/pull door. Obviously, it can be quite a hassle to open the doors from your wheelchair AND get through them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of the time there is someone close by, but that's not always the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any lifehacks to open push/pull doors while in a wheelchair, unable to walk?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Main problem: the parking garage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1206" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-06-27T06:24:33.120" LastActivityDate="2016-06-27T06:24:33.120" Title="How to open push/pull doors in a wheelchair" Tags="&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13334" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13337" CreationDate="2016-06-16T12:32:34.943" Score="4" ViewCount="277" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the monsoons the air is very humid , moist and warm – the perfect atmosphere for fungi and molds to grow.  Fungi and molds not only leave behind an annoying smell but can be effect the health, they can cause breathing problems and allergies.  So when I leave the room for two three days closed, it's a perfect environment to fungus. So when I back it's really hard to stay in the room due to the annoying smell. I need any solution which helps to avoid fungus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15407" LastActivityDate="2016-06-16T14:38:42.197" Title="Keep that fungus smell out of your home this monsoon" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13335" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13333" CreationDate="2016-06-16T12:40:11.243" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Be sure she carries a mobile phone.  Then, if she can't get into a shop, she can call and ask the staff to assist with door opening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Longer term, she may wish to let these shops know that she can't patronize them because they aren't accessible -- a word which has come to have a connotation of things like wheelchair ramps, automatic or manual powered doors, aisle wide enough for power scooters and chairs, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The simplest, a plate-operated powered door, is a fairly inexpensive modification, as these things go, and many shops will be willing to install one in order to increase their accessibility for wheelchair or crutch users.  In some locations, this is required by law, but be careful pushing for legal solutions; the cost can drive a small business to close its doors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One method I've seen used in parking garages is to go in and out where the cars do.  There's usually a pedestrian walkway that bypasses the gate bar, and in my experience it usually has wheelchair cuts as well.  If she's had to park above ground level, almost all higher parking structures have elevators (required by law almost everywhere in the USA); she could take the elevator to ground level first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-06-16T13:07:54.230" LastActivityDate="2016-06-16T13:07:54.230" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13334" CreationDate="2016-06-16T14:38:42.197" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all, if humidity is a recurrent problem, you might want to consider investing in a dehumidifier, some might seem costly but they are really worth it, I bought one for 75 dollars for my parents' house, the ambience has improved so much and my mom's health as well(as you mention, the constant humidity made my mom sick, she had fungus stored in her lungs and it took at least 5 months for her to be back at 100% health) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I can tell you how beneficial would a dehumidifier will be for you, the first couple of weeks you might have to use it on a daily basis, since humidity percentage is going to be at a high percentage. But afterwards, you'll only have to use it 1 to 3 times per week to keep it at the level you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now for the current fungi and mold in your house, make a weak to mild mix of water with bleach, and scrub away. It's a tedious task, but beneficial in the long run. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10202" LastActivityDate="2016-06-16T14:38:42.197" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13338" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7015" CreationDate="2016-06-16T15:56:07.183" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, there is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You might want to get transparent plastic walls instead of a curtain (a solid &quot;curtain&quot; makes the process easier)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you use shower gel or bathing lotion/salt, rinse the shower or tub clear when you´re done.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you don´t have a window in your bathroom, give the humidity a few minutes to subside. If you have one, open it before step 4 and leave it open for five to ten minutes after step 5.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a window cleaner on the walls to reduce the amount of towels needed in step 5&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a towel or two to dry the shower/tub/sink, the curtain, the walls and the silicone and rub the faucet clean.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may need chemicals and scrub a while, maybe even replace the silicone, to get it in order in the beginning; but actually towels are all you need to &lt;em&gt;keep&lt;/em&gt; it clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15477" LastActivityDate="2016-06-16T15:56:07.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13339" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5987" CreationDate="2016-06-16T16:37:31.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The bottle tripod won´t work for a cell phone, but it inspired me. Haven´t tried it, so no guarantee there, but it might work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take two pairs of pliers (with rubber applied to the handles, if you have) or two clothspins.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clamp each of them into a bottle and put the bottles side by side.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a table, chair, stool, footstool, cardboard box or a combination to get to the desired level.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set the timer on your camera app, put the phone between the handles and off you go.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may have to practice a bit until you get the angle right. A sock or a handkerchief might help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15477" LastActivityDate="2016-06-16T16:37:31.660" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13340" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2016-06-16T17:22:37.267" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep my bread in the plastic it came in, and lay it in a 2 1/4 inch deep aluminum baking pan (the regular kind found at any local grocery store). &#xA;Our microwave is on the kitchen counter, underneath a wall cabinet. There's about 13 inches of space between the top of the microwave, and bottom of the cabinet, and the microwave is wide enough to store the pan &amp;amp; our toaster. The area stays relatively dark, and cool. Since I began keeping our bread there, I've noticed that none of it ever molds, or goes stale. My boyfriend and I, went on vacation for 2 weeks, and came back to bread that was purchased about 2 weeks prior to leaving (1 month old) that had no mold! &#xA;^_^ Now, because of this, I keep close track of the dates the bread is purchased so that we're not eating old bread lol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15478" LastActivityDate="2016-06-16T17:22:37.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13341" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-17T07:25:49.117" Score="1" ViewCount="6168" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since a few weeks, I got a small slug infestation. Since I have a large, glass sliding door at the back of my house which the snails seem to like, it gets covered in slugtrails and slugexcriments.&#xA;Needless to say, I'd like to prevent this. During the night, about 20 different slugs traverse on my glass doors and are all gone when morning comes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Question is how I can prevent these buggers to slime on the glass doors in the first place?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried to &quot;humanely&quot; kill them off with saucers of beer... But it seems they are just partying the night away, because none are left dead in the morning.&#xA;I know about the salt thing, but since there are so many, I don't think killing a few off every evening is going to do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="128" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-09-01T17:09:00.983" LastActivityDate="2020-09-03T11:10:50.933" Title="How can I prevent slugs on my glass sliding doors" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13341" CreationDate="2016-06-17T11:10:58.900" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;WD-40 can be used in the bottom part of your glass door so they won't be able to climb, sliding down, and it will be invisible. WD-40 is waterproof, so it will be effective as a barrier even after a season of rain. Vaseline can also be used for the same purpose, but it's messy and needs replacing often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another tip: keep them from crossing anywhere using a copper tape, the snails feel a kind of shock touching it, so it will keep them away. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osZXETdJ4mw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osZXETdJ4mw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15487" LastEditorUserId="15487" LastEditDate="2016-06-17T20:33:23.363" LastActivityDate="2016-06-17T20:33:23.363" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13343" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7015" CreationDate="2016-06-17T11:18:50.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep it simple. Leave a spray with a mixture of Bleach and water near the tub, spray in everything after you are finished in shower. Works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15487" LastActivityDate="2016-06-17T11:18:50.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13344" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12179" CreationDate="2016-06-17T11:56:19.020" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Natural repellent , flexible recipe, works really well:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;100 gram of whole cloves&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;100 ml of mineral oil, baby oil, sesame, almond, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1/5L of vodka (or any other alcohol/spirit with no strong nor sweet smell)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put cloves in alcohol, stir 3 times a day, during 4 days. Then add the oil, mix well, and it's ready to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spread a few drops in your face, arms and legs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15487" LastActivityDate="2016-06-17T11:56:19.020" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13345" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7015" CreationDate="2016-06-17T15:12:10.567" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best cleaner I've found for bathroom scum is a mixture of vinegar and Dawn.  Dawn cuts oils really well and the vinegar kills the bacteria.  I read this somewhere before re-caulking around the tub and was surprised at how really well it worked.  If you're killing the bacteria regularly and getting rid of the oils, it should keep it cleaner.  I put it in a squirt bottle, let it sit for about 5 minutes, ran over it quickly with an old toothbrush and everything rinsed and wiped right away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15492" LastActivityDate="2016-06-17T15:12:10.567" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13346" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13341" CreationDate="2016-06-17T15:15:21.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a product for slug and snail killing, I used to live in a house where it was heavily shaded by massive oak trees, and had a real slug and snail problem, I bought a box of it at the home improvement store.  If I remember it looked kind of like very small wood shavings.  They LOVED it, but found their bodies everywhere the next day.  It really, really works!  I'm sure there are several brands out there, but it wiped out a large population in just a few nights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15492" LastActivityDate="2016-06-17T15:15:21.527" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13294" CreationDate="2016-06-17T18:49:57.247" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;While I'm not sure how big the spiders are in question, (I would imagine that in Australia, they can get pretty big), my sisters both use something called the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bugzooka.com/home.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;bugzooka&lt;/a&gt;. This is essentially a spring loaded vacuum-creating device that sucks the bug or spider into a semi-sealed chamber which will eventually starve it to death or you can also choose to humanely release it somewhere outside. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7854" LastActivityDate="2016-06-17T18:49:57.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13352" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13435" CreationDate="2016-06-18T16:50:26.443" Score="4" ViewCount="181750" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a VR device that can hold your phone to give a VR experience, however I only discovered after I got home that I have no way of controlling anything while my phone is inside the VR device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I downloaded the google cardboard app thinking it might hold a solution but I can't even make a menu selection without opening the device and tapping on my phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking of possibly using earphones you get with the phone as it normally has a answer button which could act as an action button, but I no longer have mine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: I did not buy it here, but here is a link to the product I own: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/VR-Arruda-Small-Wasp-3D-Magic-Mirror-Headset-Virtual-Reality-VR-BOX-ARRUDA-Google-Cardboard-3D/139373_32597475952.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/VR-Arruda-Small-Wasp-3D-Magic-Mirror-Headset-Virtual-Reality-VR-BOX-ARRUDA-Google-Cardboard-3D/139373_32597475952.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15504" LastActivityDate="2020-04-06T17:14:57.237" Title="How to control phone while inside VR device without an action button" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2017-01-31T00:00:58.057" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2326" CreationDate="2016-06-18T17:12:34.250" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A plastic toothpick keeps your razor efficient over time. It may damage the blades, but it makes the razor feel like new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I shave every two days, which tends to make the hair accumulate no matter how much water, shaking,  scrubbing against old fabric, and tapping I did.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whenever the razor efficiency feels like meh, use the pointy head and scrap between the blades, then bash the razor under running water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vNAlf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vNAlf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V3fBt.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V3fBt.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15503" LastActivityDate="2016-06-18T17:12:34.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13354" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-18T22:59:09.473" Score="-1" ViewCount="152" Body="&lt;p&gt;Besides washing dishes first or changing detergent, are there ways to improve the cleanliness of dishes coming out of an old dish washer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15506" LastActivityDate="2016-06-21T10:57:40.383" Title="How can I improve dish washer performance?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-06-26T18:56:42.210" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13356" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2326" CreationDate="2016-06-19T00:09:19.083" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to everything else, soften your beard. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found that shaving in the shower after my beard was well-soaked and clean was less resistance for the blade. I could get more shaves in the shower than over the sink with hot lather and brush. I think the shave was better, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think that the less resistance allows the blade to hold its edge longer. My tip amounts to reducing the abrasion that dulls the minimally thin edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have no statistics but that's my experience. Your mileage may vary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-06-19T00:09:19.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13357" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13354" CreationDate="2016-06-19T02:35:34.427" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try adding a 2-4 quarts of vinegar to an empty load and letting it run for an extended period. Over time you can get buildup on the lines/sprayers and the vinegar will help clear out the buildup. Clearing out this buildup will provide better power for the sprayers and in turn, cleaner dishes. Of course I would run an extra cycle or two with fresh water afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15335" LastActivityDate="2016-06-19T02:35:34.427" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2326" CreationDate="2016-06-19T03:21:00.047" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shave with an electric razor prior to using the blade.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have thick beard growth and need to shave more than once per day to stay  clean shaven.  For me, an electric razor isn't enough to do the job on its own, but if I use it prior to using a disposable, it limits the amount of &quot;work&quot; the disposable has to do. It hurts less, and as a side effect, the disposable razor will last a month or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastActivityDate="2016-06-19T03:21:00.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13359" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-19T22:09:03.053" Score="0" ViewCount="821" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a 12'' tubeless tire from a go-kart. It's pretty rugged. The valve stem is in a very tight area (see picture). I can barely fit in my finger. There three some bolts with nylock nuts on them that look like if they came out I could split apart the rim. But it's a tubeless tire, so I don't see how that would help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyone know how to deal with this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/X2ETw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/X2ETwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Wheel with obstructed valve&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6621" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-27T12:34:48.067" LastActivityDate="2017-10-27T12:34:48.067" Title="How do I fill this tire? The valve stem is inaccessible" Tags="&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13360" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13359" CreationDate="2016-06-19T22:45:56.200" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It looks like those 3 bolts are your salvation. Removing the outer panel of the rim should give you plenty of space to get something on the stem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15335" LastActivityDate="2016-06-19T22:45:56.200" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13361" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-19T23:01:15.937" Score="5" ViewCount="1382" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wear a Fitbit all day, every day - including obviously when I work out, given that's largely what it's meant to track!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recently I've noticed its started smelling like, well, BO. Both the band (which I'm guessing is rubber of some sort?) and the actual electronic &quot;bit&quot; that sits inside it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than not wearing it when I work out, is there anything I can do to prevent or &quot;fix&quot; this smell?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13350" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-06-20T15:10:13.060" LastActivityDate="2016-06-21T14:30:57.213" Title="Prevent wearables from smelling like body odor" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13361" CreationDate="2016-06-20T11:13:47.330" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Source of odor is sweat/dust, so combat that:-&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(preventive)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use bit of dusting powder on your wrist before wearing it. Perfumed talcum powder works too.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;antiperspirant deodorant stick or if not that then spray would help too&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;perfume could help too&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Fixes)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean with mild soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;mouthwash works too as long as you don't mind minty flavor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;toothpaste works well for metal straps, not sure for rubber ones &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6458" LastActivityDate="2016-06-20T11:13:47.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13359" CreationDate="2016-06-20T11:19:28.113" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If in fact this is a split rim, you're correct that splitting it will release the bead; if there's even a few pounds of pressure left in the tire, it could also be dangerous (picture getting that rim in the face if one bolt fails after you have the other two nuts off).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Split rims are still seen occasionally on truck tires (older ones), made to ease installing the bead on the rim.  What you have there, however, looks like a two-sided steel spoke rim.  The three lugs hold the wheel to the axle spider or brake drum, and removing those bolts &lt;em&gt;should&lt;/em&gt; just drop the wheel off the kart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The solution to your stem accessibility problem is most likely to take the wheel off the kart, take it anywhere that installed tires, and ask them to replace the stem with a bent extended stem, which will protrude from the wheel and give you easier access.  You'll probably have to pay a mount/dismount charge, as well as purchase the new stem(s), but then you'll have easy access to keep your tires correctly filled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-06-20T11:19:28.113" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13354" CreationDate="2016-06-20T11:29:46.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hotter water is the biggest factor in the effectiveness of a dishwasher.  In the USA, at least, this is dependent on the home hot water supply.  If you have access, you can turn up the thermostat on your water heater to a minimum of 130 Fahrenheit and likely see a significant improvement.  Many rentals have the thermostats set lower, typically 120 F, for liability reasons, but most dishwashers (especially the lower-end units commonly found in rental houses and apartments, which lack reheaters) don't clean well at that temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The thermostat on the water heater probably won't be calibrated, so you'll have to turn it a little, wait 1-2 hours, and then run the water in a nearby tap until it's as hot as it can get before checking with a cooking thermometer.  You may have to go through a few cycles of this to get the temperature right.  Also, you gain little to nothing going above 135 F, and greatly increase the risk of a scalding accident if someone draws cold water while a hot shower is running or similar flow conflict occurs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-06-21T10:57:40.383" LastActivityDate="2016-06-21T10:57:40.383" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13341" CreationDate="2016-06-20T11:47:38.000" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;petroleum jelly, apply it along the edges of glass with&#xA;sponge/microfiber cloth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put some sand/sawdust along the path on the floor/ground that they use to climb on the glass&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Copper Grease applied similarly to jelly will work too&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Copper tapes, again along the edge of the glass or as line of defense before/after sand/sawdust. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6458" LastActivityDate="2016-06-20T11:47:38.000" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7304" CreationDate="2016-06-20T12:54:27.130" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Getting pen marks, dots and lines on the back of your shirt is very common as a student. Because we always sit one behind the other and slipping of the pen is common. I have myself got many such designs on my new and expensive shirts. I once wore a costly casual plain white shirt to college. The person behind me had a Reynolds waterproof gel pen. He was very careless in handling it. So there were all zig zag lines on my white shirt at the end of the day. There was no way I could remove the lines. &#xA;As I am experienced in this, let me tell you.&#xA;1. Roller ink pen stains on your shirt are easy to remove as they are water based&#xA;2. Ball point pen marks will gradually disappear if you wash with alcohol&#xA;3. However if someone has used a waterproof gel pen or a marker on your shirt, you will never be able to get rid of it. Either throw it away or continue wearing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So please don't wear any expensive light coloured shirts to places where there is a danger of pen marks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15526" LastActivityDate="2016-06-20T12:54:27.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13367" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13352" CreationDate="2016-06-20T16:19:58.707" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Without an integrated controller, your best bet is an external one, such as a bluetooth controller. These are readily available online for relatively cheap: For &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Virtoba-Control-Bluetooth-Controller-Serviceable/dp/B01CRXJBCU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;example&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that the Samsung VR headset comes with an integrated controller that allows you to swipe by the side of the device to control, but as you don't have one of those, it isn't as relevant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13612" LastActivityDate="2016-06-20T16:19:58.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13369" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13361" CreationDate="2016-06-21T03:56:08.773" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'll add this: don't get leather on your skin. Because it's permeable and can absorb sweat, it can hold onto body odors for a long time and is hard to clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, periodically dip the wearables in alcohol to kill off the germs which cause body odor.&#xA;(Note that I'm not responsible if the alcohol damages the rubber seals or anything else) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15540" LastActivityDate="2016-06-21T03:56:08.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13370" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13371" CreationDate="2016-06-21T11:23:51.873" Score="1" ViewCount="3276" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most of the things we buy from the market like bread, sweets and much more, get in contact with the air and grow fungi.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This results in having to throw out these products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can we remove the fungi, or protect the food from it in the first place?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15547" LastEditorUserId="13350" LastEditDate="2016-06-22T16:56:25.107" LastActivityDate="2018-12-27T11:22:24.247" Title="How to protect food from fungi" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13371" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13370" CreationDate="2016-06-21T12:23:23.210" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The air and all surfaces around us are full of moulds, bacteria and yeasts. Thinking that you can totally avoid them on your food is not realistic. Often the products are already a tiny bit contaminated from the manufacturing and packing proces (however clean the factory tries to work). This is nothing to worry about as it will be very very rarely cause any problems. Other products like milk  will be sterilized of pasteurized to remove those contaminations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As someone who makes all kinds of fermented foods on a regular base, I often contaminate food on purpose to start a fermentation proces. Yeast is added on purpose to you bread, beer and wine. Moulds are added to cheese and some meatproducts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Often unwanted moulds on food products in our fridges are not very harmfull. But if you don't know for sure then throw it away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;cheese:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;White moulds on hard cheeses are most of the time eadible. If you don't want them, you can whipe them of with clean paper towel, wash them of with some brine or just remove the mouldy piece on your cheese and eat the rest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;bread:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most moulds on bread are pretty harmless to but the problem with bread is that it isn't easy to remove the moulds so trowing it away is the best solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best way to store your bread is in a paper bag or a in a bread basket. You should noy leave them in the plastic bags that they come in. Often the bread is put in that bag when it's still hot. The steam coming of that bread will make the inside of the bag very moist and that will help moulds to grow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;fruit and veg:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fruit and veg often rot very locally. Most of the time, the part of the fruit/veg that in't rotting is eadible. So by cutting away the bad parts, you can still use it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should store fruit and veg in a dry place. A cool place will do nicely but don't put them in the fridge. Don't wash them before you put them away as it will speed up the rotting proces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;meat:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Meat is something totally different. I make a lot of cure meats and I do at my my own risk. My advise is: if you don't trust it throw it away. Bacteria in meat can be pretty harmful ranging from some extra visits to the toilet to death.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you handle meat (especially when you want to store it afterwards), always make sure that you kitchen is super clean and wash your hands every time before you touch te meat. Always store it in the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take special care with prepared foods. They are one of the mayor sources of food poisoning. Most of them will perish rare fast ranging from 2 days to a week (depending on how much preservatives are in it) keep the in the fridge at all times. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A good tip to avoid contaminations in you fridge is to put the dy goods on the top shelves and the wet and liquid goods on the lower ones. This way you can avoid contamination when something spills or drips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15442" LastActivityDate="2016-06-21T12:23:23.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13370" CreationDate="2016-06-21T12:54:57.380" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest way to prevent mold on anything that can tolerate it is to freeze the item until you're ready to prepare it.  This may not kill mold spores, but they won't grow at freezer temperature -- so the food won't have any more mold on it when you take it out of the freezer than it did when it went in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some foods (like cheeses) don't freeze well, and others (meats and fish) have a limited freezer life, so watch what you're doing -- but as a bonus, freezing also kills insect eggs that are inevitably present in flour and meal, so your flour doesn't get weevils if it sits too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-06-21T12:54:57.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13361" CreationDate="2016-06-21T14:30:57.213" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I clean my apple watch band with disinfectant hand soap. It doesn't damage the strap and cleans well. I clean the watch itself with screen cleaner, since mine has alcohol in it as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do this every 2-3 days and it keeps it free from BO and discolouration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15551" LastActivityDate="2016-06-21T14:30:57.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7178" CreationDate="2016-06-21T14:52:44.133" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For chips, crisps, tortillas and etc, press them against the roof of your mouth using your tongue. The softness of the tongue will help to suppress the crunch noise. Then eat normally. Those foods shapes are specially engineered to do the crunch sound, so that's a quiet way to get rid of the shape first, then eating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For celery, first slice in pieces. Place a piece in between your last teeth, empty the air from your mouth, then bite slowly. Same theory as above, get rid of the crunchy shape. Just be careful to not bite your cheek. After the first bite, finish it normally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15487" LastActivityDate="2016-06-21T14:52:44.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13333" CreationDate="2016-06-21T15:15:04.113" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A cane could help in this situation and many others, as it's shape allow pushing using the bottom, and pulling using the top. You could add a door stop to the bottom, so she can use it to keep them from closing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;      _____&#xA;     /  __ \&#xA;     | |  \_\   &amp;lt;&amp;lt;----- use this end to pull door handles&#xA;     | |&#xA;     | |&#xA;     | |&#xA;     | |&#xA;     | |&#xA;     | |&#xA; ____| |&#xA;/____|_|      &amp;lt;&amp;lt;----- Use this end to push doors&#xA;  ^&#xA;  door stop&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am sorry that so many places are still not so accessible!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should anyways speak to the manager in this building to sort the access.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15487" LastActivityDate="2016-06-21T15:15:04.113" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13330" CreationDate="2016-06-21T18:36:06.013" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try using the disposable Under Pads, referred to as &lt;a href=&quot;http://demandware.edgesuite.net/sits_pod22/dw/image/v2/AALX_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-tena_master/default/dw84637f41/354-355_US_prod_ExtraProtectionUnderpads.png?sw=556&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&quot;chucks&quot;&lt;/a&gt; in hospitals and doctor's offices:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gOysP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gOysPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are lightweight, absorbant, and disposable.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;GoToMedSupply.com has them listed at a 10-pack for $1.86. &#xA;Tena, maker of adult incontinence products, offers a free trial kit.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See other options &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?hl=en-US&amp;amp;oe=utf-8&amp;amp;safe=images&amp;amp;q=hospital%20chucks&amp;amp;source=browser-type&amp;amp;qsubts=1466533429929&amp;amp;devloc=0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this is helpful!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13193" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T09:59:15.267" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T09:59:15.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13377" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-21T19:02:18.650" Score="1" ViewCount="316" Body="&lt;p&gt;I constantly feel frustration looking in the mirror, I repeatly apply hair growth cream directly to the facial area lacking hair growth for about two months now and can not seem too get that complete bushy beard every male wants to feel good about. what will fix my dilemma?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15556" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-06-21T19:21:13.767" LastActivityDate="2016-06-21T19:25:41.597" Title="How to fill in my beard?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-06-23T05:50:23.793" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13377" CreationDate="2016-06-21T19:25:41.597" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're using a cream based on minoxidil, you're doing the opposite of what you need.  Minoxidil works, in part, by blocking the reaction of hair follicles to testosterone.  For hair on the head, in men, this reaction may be to stop growing hair, but in your beard, testosterone promotes hair growth -- so minoxidil &lt;em&gt;prevents&lt;/em&gt; the beard from filling in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sadly, it's unlikely that testosterone cream applied to the face would have the effect you want; my experience is that you're pretty well stuck with the beard pattern your genes gave you by the time you're about 25 years old.  If you're younger than that, it's likely your beard will fill in somewhat -- but if older, all you can really do is find a trim style you're happy with that works with the hair growth pattern you have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-06-21T19:25:41.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13307" CreationDate="2016-06-21T22:54:39.790" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;While this is not a direct answer to your question, it is an indirect one. Getting the answer from a professional need not be costly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many dental professionals will probably see you for a consultation. Sometimes walk-in clinics will see you and sometimes you can make an appointment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While I haven't tried it, I'm reasonably sure that such a question will be answered without charge by a dentist or a dental hygienist. I've had free consultations and second opinions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many hospitals have dental aid available. Stopping in to get such preventative information is part of wellness regime that no health care unit could refuse. They probably have samples to give away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every dental care unit I have ever visited has bags and boxes of samples donated by manufacturers to give away. They are not for resale. A dentist or dental hygienist will probably give you a small bag of different brushes, floss, and scrapers to find one that suits your regime and mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Contact product manufacturers directly and ask for samples. They will probably fall all over themselves to please such an aware and cautious person. Their names and addresses are on the packaging in a well-stocked pharmacy or on the Internet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-06-22T16:45:34.383" LastActivityDate="2016-06-22T16:45:34.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13380" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13381" CreationDate="2016-06-22T02:49:44.607" Score="2" ViewCount="498" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been running to stay in shape for about a year and a half now, and sometimes this comes and goes. My left side tends to get a pretty painful ache from that exercise, and it takes a bit to go away. I can run for much longer than this pain allows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The things I've tried so far are to breathe in and out with each step of one foot, to stretch side to side, drink a lot of water, and to just push through it. Sometimes this helps, but other times it is still very painful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some tips for getting rid of or powering through the stitch?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15476" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-06-28T03:25:09.813" LastActivityDate="2016-06-28T03:25:09.813" Title="How can I avoid a side stitch while running?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2016-06-28T00:18:17.410" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13380" CreationDate="2016-06-22T09:19:53.130" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Give it two weeks and the &quot;stitch&quot; should go away with the same amount of exercise. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's why.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The side stitch you are experiencing is actually adaptive. It is the key to fitness. That side stitch is the result of inadequate oxygen to your kidneys (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypoxemia&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;hypoxemia&lt;/a&gt;.) That hypoxemia triggers a variety of adaptive responses. &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2,3-Bisphosphoglyceric_acid&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;2,3-DPG&lt;/a&gt; will be released. This will change your red blood cell's affinity for oxygen making it easier for oxygen to be released. It will also result in the concentration of your blood (hemoconcentration) by causing you to shed fluid so your blood is thicker and carries more oxygen per unit of volume. (Your hemoglobin/hematocrit will increase.) Lastly, your kidneys will release &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythropoietin&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;erythropoietin&lt;/a&gt; (i.e. the hormone Lance Armstrong and others chemically doped with) that will cause your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main effects from hypoxemia will kick in about 7-10 days &lt;em&gt;after&lt;/em&gt; you experience that side stitch and peak about 2 weeks after. That will be your moment of maximal fitness. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do not continue to stress your body at that point - your 2,3-DPG levels will drop and your body will slide back to its normal state. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This adaptive cycle is likely why all those recent studies you may have been seeing on high-intensity training (HIT) have shown it to be just as effective as long cardio sessions (i.e. training just 1 minute three times a week is just as effective as training one hour three times a week on FiO2 uptake and other measures of fitness.) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In sum, the &quot;stitch&quot; in your side is actually the key to achieving higher states of fitness. About two weeks after feeling a &quot;stitch&quot; will be your peak moment of adaptation from that hypoxemia causing that &quot;stitch.&quot; If you can drive yourself to feel a &quot;stitch&quot; every time - you are taxing your cardiovascular system enough to trigger adaptations to higher levels of fitness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Fitness&quot; is a high energy state. Though it increases adaptability to stresses and decreases short term mortality - there is a clear underlying metabolic cost that the body truly wants to avoid. Your body will continually try to slip back to that lower energy state and make it so the &quot;stitch&quot; returns. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Someday we may discover why the body seems to work so hard to be an &quot;unfit&quot; state.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12008" LastActivityDate="2016-06-22T09:19:53.130" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11062" CreationDate="2016-06-22T16:41:48.220" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The filter you show for the unit you have &lt;strong&gt;cannot be cleaned for reuse&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is replaceable and should not be reused due to the chemical action of the filters construction. It cannot be reversed mechanically for reuse. The filter is not simply a mesh kind of screen that can be flushed clean. Attempting to do as you wish will compromise the filter effectiveness possibly making your whole filtration unit unusable. The spent filter is a consumable and must be discarded according to the manufacturer's recommendations and replaced with a fresh filter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using chemicals that are not approved for the filter can have unexpected consequences. The filter can be destroyed. The unit that holds the filter can become unusable. Lastly, you could hurt yourself by ingesting toxic chemical residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-06-22T16:41:48.220" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13384" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6504" CreationDate="2016-06-22T18:16:44.833" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v0vhn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v0vhn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Re: Make stiff cables flexible again. One technique used for replacing stiff lawnmower tires is to soak them in hot water until they become pliable. This also works to a degree on detached foreign made power cords. Cords attached to electronics can be heated with a hair blower but this takes a lot of time and electricity. Another possibility I have not yet done is to lay the cord on a hot asphalt driveway during summer. But, this runs the risk of UV light destroying the plastic jacket. No one method seems to work 100% due to the chemicals used in plastic manufacturing. I think the objective is to get products out the door as fast as possible with little regard to usability. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15569" LastEditorUserId="15569" LastEditDate="2016-06-22T18:58:58.607" LastActivityDate="2016-06-22T18:58:58.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13385" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13370" CreationDate="2016-06-22T18:37:27.420" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When it comes to bread, we always buy the day-old (or more) returns from the supermarket sold at discount for a fraction of the cost. In most cases, it's no different than buying bread at full price and then using it later in the week. We always keep the bread in it's original plastic sleeve and store it in the refrigerator for as long as a month without problems.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15569" LastActivityDate="2016-06-22T18:37:27.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13386" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6504" CreationDate="2016-06-22T19:53:19.960" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The erasers on wooden pencils get hard and don't work. A tip I heard about that works with that kind of &quot;rubber&quot; is to moisten it with a drop or two of keroscene (lamp oil) on a cotton ball or rag. It smells bad but it works well to rejuvenate them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe it will work on your equipment to soften them up somewhat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-06-22T19:53:19.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13387" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13307" CreationDate="2016-06-23T01:59:21.853" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use the same brand, so I can give you a rough rule of thumb, assuming you've used dental floss in the past. If floss tends to break or shred, or you find that some floss is too thick to use comfortably, try the blue or pink size. I suggest you get a pack of both, because some the spaces between your teeth will be wider, some narrower. Otherwise, I'd try the orange or red.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, I have seen packs with a brush in each size (these packs aren't listed on the page you linked to, but I have seen them in stores). Your teeth are unlikely to be all exactly the same distance apart, so you'll probably be able to use at least three of the brush sizes in the pack. And the remaining brushes may come in useful for cleaning other things besides teeth. So this is a fairly cost-effective way to find out your size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4902" LastActivityDate="2016-06-23T01:59:21.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13388" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13330" CreationDate="2016-06-23T05:58:29.493" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use cat litter. Seriously. It's great at soaking up liquids and absorbing odours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now I can understand that the person would feel offended, so you could try putting it in pillow case, and after disposing of the litter washing it like regular pee-soaked cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disclaimer : above techniques untested.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15575" LastActivityDate="2016-06-23T05:58:29.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13391" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-24T12:06:41.130" Score="0" ViewCount="288" Body="&lt;p&gt;Im a software developer and having multiple desktops and Its really hard to clear the keyboard, mouse and other peripherals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried Using big size painting brush for my keyboard but it wont work for others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If anyone can answer this it will be a great help to me and others as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15587" LastActivityDate="2016-06-24T17:54:55.923" Title="How to clean computer peripherals?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-06-27T14:56:48.120" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13391" CreationDate="2016-06-24T12:16:54.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Air dusters&lt;/strong&gt; (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Duster-Compressed-Flammable-400ml/dp/B000MQ7DZC/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;example&lt;/a&gt;) can remove loose dust, and are useful when you can't reach or don't want to open things up a lot. &lt;strong&gt;Wipes or towels&lt;/strong&gt; (damp, not wet!), with a thin soap solution if necessary, take care of light grime. &lt;strong&gt;Anti-bacterial soap&lt;/strong&gt; removes bacteria from user interaction devices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're OK with taking your hardware apart you can leave plastic parts in a warm soap bath for a while to easily tease out tough stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1504" LastActivityDate="2016-06-24T12:16:54.900" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13393" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13391" CreationDate="2016-06-24T13:09:07.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I get good results with a cotton swab and some Isopropyl alcohol. It's good to clean sticky and greasy stuff from you mouse. It always stood next to my computer in the days before the optic mouse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Loose dust is easiest cleaned away with compressed or canned air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use a vacuum cleaner with a small crevice cleaner on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/22p48.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/22p48.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15442" LastActivityDate="2016-06-24T13:09:07.493" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13394" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13352" CreationDate="2016-06-24T14:08:57.740" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try the Fulldive VR app, it's available for iOS and Android  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With it you can browse photos, videos, also there is a browser for internet, so you can browse internet in your VR glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had an idea to use AirDroid through the Fulldive's browser, so you can control your phone, write SMS from inside VR glasses but I didn't try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15589" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2020-04-06T17:14:57.237" LastActivityDate="2020-04-06T17:14:57.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="13395" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13391" CreationDate="2016-06-24T17:54:55.923" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unless you're talking about down the cracks, under the keys, etc you could only reach by disassembly, then about the best thing to clean anything with is a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;pair&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; of microfibre cloths.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wrote a train-spotter's guide to cleaning screens on Ask Different - the same applies to any hard surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;repro&lt;/em&gt; from Ask Different: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/230065/cleaning-my-macbook-pro-retina-leaves-greasy-streaks-across-the-screen/230067#230067&quot;&gt;Cleaning my Macbook Pro Retina leaves greasy 'streaks' across the screen&lt;/a&gt; ...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Two microfibre cloths, available from any supermarket.   Don't get the&#xA;  'smooth' ones specially for glass, they can be a bit hard on a plastic&#xA;  screen, get the 'fluffy' ones that make your fingers itch, like&#xA;  picking up tiny velcro.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;One cloth completely wetted in lukewarm water [nothing else], then&#xA;  squeezed as dry as you possibly can [trick - fold in 4, then roll &amp;amp;&#xA;  wring. You really want it as dry as possible].   The other cloth&#xA;  totally dry.   If the screen is warm, you may need the first cloth&#xA;  very slightly wetter - but never anywhere near wet enough to dribble&#xA;  if squeezed - you really don't want any water that could run down the&#xA;  screen. The cloths work better when almost dry anyway.    If the&#xA;  screen is cold &amp;amp; also dark, i.e. computer off, you'll also find it&#xA;  much easier to see when it's clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Wipe the damp one gently over the screen, multiple times, turning the&#xA;  cloth, pay attention to the edges &amp;amp; corners. The trick is gentle&#xA;  repetition, rather than 'force'.  Then, whilst the screen is still&#xA;  very slightly damp, wipe over again with the dry one, completely&#xA;  drying the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Smears gone forever… well, until next time ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please don't be tempted to use any type of domestic cleaner or alcohol. You never know what type of screen coating any given screen&#xA;  has &amp;amp; some cleaners can irreparably damage the coating layer of some&#xA;  screens.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Alternatively...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you mean down below where you could possibly reach with a cloth or even air-blower, then you can in fact put keyboards in a dish-washer or washing-up bowl, so long as you keep the water cool, use no soap except the simplest of [hand] dishwashing detergent [supermarket cheapest own brand contains little in the way of contaminants, hand softeners etc] &lt;strong&gt;and&lt;/strong&gt; allow a lot of time for natural drying, not using the heated dryer cycle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know, it's one of those things that you keep seeing in advice columns, yet never dare test for yourself.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Test on some old keyboard you don't care about &amp;amp; report back afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;[Caveat: this works better on expensive keyboards than cheap ones. Cheap ones sometimes rely on a lubricant to fool you into thinking they work smoothly. After cleaning they will become 'clickier' than when new.]&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:45:30.710" LastActivityDate="2016-06-24T17:54:55.923" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13396" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-24T18:32:22.117" Score="5" ViewCount="1360" Body="&lt;p&gt;We currently have a very strange weather constellation with recurring thunderstorms with hail - the current warning says &quot;hailstones up to 4cm&quot;. The frequency of these storms had me wondering:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a hack to protect my car?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for solutions that &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;don't involve a garage (because I don't have one and public ones aren't always close if I'm travelling) and &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;are reasonably wind-proof. I have considered the tarp I use in winter to protect the car from snow, but I don't think it would hold in strong gists of wind.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2016-06-24T20:41:16.380" Title="How to protect a car from hail?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13397" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-24T19:55:49.900" Score="0" ViewCount="905" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any way how I can remove the dirty stuff between my keyboard without having to buy particular stuff to do it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My laptop fell and now it is dirty, and I don't want to go to a shop to buy stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15592" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2016-07-20T16:15:26.980" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T16:15:26.980" Title="How do you remove dust between keyboard keys?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-06-24T20:57:49.993" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13397" CreationDate="2016-06-24T20:00:27.863" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes run a vacuum hose over my keyboard (with the computer off) and simultaneously work the keys to give the dirt a path out.  For an even easier way, turn it upside down and shake/press keys while gravity does the work for you.  It gets most of the big stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15593" LastActivityDate="2016-06-24T20:00:27.863" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13399" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13302" CreationDate="2016-06-24T20:06:46.540" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw a good one where you take a water bottle and cut it in half.  Then take the top half, invert it, and place it into the bottom half.  Place a small amount of beer/juice/etc. in the bottom.  The flies will go in and will often not be able to escape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15593" LastActivityDate="2016-06-24T20:06:46.540" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13400" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14635" CreationDate="2016-06-24T20:11:47.340" Score="4" ViewCount="2094" Body="&lt;p&gt;Living in Florida, bed bugs are too regular an occurrence.  A visit to a bed bug-friendly environment - such as a hotel, dorm room - or from someone who has them in their home can easily translate to you having these nighttime, blood-sucking visitors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have tried the dryer sheets placed on the mattress and between mattress and boxspring. Have tried sprays, powders, even the commercial-grade pump/spray. Have replaced mattress and boxspring and have waterproof/bed bug-proof boxspring and mattress covers on new mattress/boxspring  ... AND STILL, I am the snack d'noir for these pesky critters!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have a true solution that actually (and continually) works?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13193" LastEditorUserId="13193" LastEditDate="2016-06-24T20:51:25.437" LastActivityDate="2019-09-12T05:30:37.170" Title="How to completely be rid of bed bugs" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13401" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13396" CreationDate="2016-06-24T20:34:06.563" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;They sell padded car covers which are specifically marketed for &quot;hail protection&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=padded+car+cover&amp;amp;tbm=shop&amp;amp;spd=0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Padded Car Cover&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3C3jo.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if you need something in a pinch, you can adapt your winter tarp for that purpose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the tarp itself provides little protection, add a thick blanket or comforter underneath to add a little padding. Even a few pillows will effectively lift the tarp up off the car to avoid that &quot;solid on solid&quot; impact when ice starts falling from the sky. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To keep the tarp from blowing away, you can thread some ropes through the corner grommets. If you pull them tight enough below the thickest part of the car, it should keep the tarp from blowing off. Alternatively, if you tie a rope to each corner of the tarp and place the loose end under each tire, you can pull the car forward an inch or two and it will effectively trap the ropes under the tires. That tarp is not going anywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-06-24T20:41:16.380" LastActivityDate="2016-06-24T20:41:16.380" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13403" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3907" CreationDate="2016-06-25T17:02:56.547" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to prevent the smell is to carry it out to the trash cans outside the house. I have 2 trash cans inside, one for paper, one for metal/plastic, none of them contains anything organic:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EhAYMm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EhAYMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Paper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rCr9Tm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rCr9Tm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Metal/Plastic&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The rest is put into a small plastic bag and carried outside soon after eating. If it's late or I'm too lazy to walk downstairs anymore, I seal the bag with a clip until the next day:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7W9FJm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7W9FJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;organic stuff&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13145" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2016-06-27T12:13:00.797" LastActivityDate="2016-06-27T12:13:00.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13404" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13424" CreationDate="2016-06-25T18:58:04.803" Score="1" ViewCount="655" Body="&lt;p&gt;I noticed (a bit too late) that a second hand striped white shirt I bought in a charity had a small dark burn mark - see picture. Is there any way to hide it or remove it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/o7WOY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/o7WOYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Image&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9476" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T09:48:55.140" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T09:48:55.140" Title="Removing dark burn mark from white shirt" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13405" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13410" CreationDate="2016-06-25T19:00:53.660" Score="1" ViewCount="1806" Body="&lt;p&gt;This &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OBTAM1S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;psc=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;merino wool scarf&lt;/a&gt; is supposedly to be dry cleaned, but some people told me it can be washed in machine (wool program). Anyone knows more about this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9476" LastActivityDate="2016-06-26T22:48:12.937" Title="Is it necessary to dry clean a merino wool scarf?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13406" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-26T05:37:03.410" Score="2" ViewCount="965" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I avoid dribbling spittle when I sleep? While this is not uncomfortable while sleeping, waking up with a wet pillow is not very nice and is a little dirty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some precision: This happens only occasionally and, the amounts of saliva are small and equivalent to about one spit, I would say.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12165" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-06-28T02:21:26.417" LastActivityDate="2016-06-29T00:08:48.020" Title="How can I avoid dribbling spit at night?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13407" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-26T12:57:09.890" Score="3" ViewCount="8004" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a few glass bottles for drinking water. I accidentally left one out of the fridge for a while when it was almost empty. Some algae has grown at the bottom. I don't have a bottle-brush to clean it out with. It's easy to kill the algae with boiling water which should detach most of it, but how do I remove it &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; of it afterwards?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;EDIT&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The hot water removed none of the algae.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4296" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-08-18T16:18:43.250" Title="How can you get algae out of of a glass bottle?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13408" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13407" CreationDate="2016-06-26T16:37:13.013" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use sand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are close to some source of sand, you could put some into the bottle and swirl it around to &quot;scrub&quot; the bottom of the bottle with some hot soapy water. Sand is fine in size, abrasive, and heavy enough to do the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-06-26T16:37:13.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13406" CreationDate="2016-06-26T16:42:20.123" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you could manage to sleep on your back, it could minimize the occasions when this happens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Putting a towel over the pillow case will absorb some of the moisture to further minimize the problem of a wet pillow case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an experiment, try using mouth wash as the last step in your nightly oral hygiene regimen. The wash ensure there are no sweets in your mouth that might encourage salivating. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-06-29T00:08:48.020" LastActivityDate="2016-06-29T00:08:48.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13410" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13405" CreationDate="2016-06-26T16:54:12.987" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Dry clean only&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; labels are attached to clothing to minimize the liability of the clothing manufacturers against damage to clothing due to being improperly cleaned and/or washed. Clothing owners would sue manufacturers for changes of size, loss of buttons, and other trivial issues. The legal &quot;fix&quot; was to refuse responsibility for after-purchase care with the label &quot;notice.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wool should be washed in only cool water and air dried. Do not use heat to dry wool quickly as it will allow the wool to shrink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: I'd suggest washing something small like your scarf by hand in a bowl (bathroom sink). Use a &lt;em&gt;MILD&lt;/em&gt; cool/cold water detergent, appropriate for washing wool, that you can find in a large market. Then, gently &lt;em&gt;press&lt;/em&gt; the extra water from the last rinse out of the scarf. Don't &lt;em&gt;twist&lt;/em&gt; or &lt;em&gt;wring&lt;/em&gt; the water out.&lt;br/&gt;It'll take less time than the machine will.&lt;br/&gt;Either way, you'll end up with your scarf needing to dry out.  Air dry it flat so it won't stretch on a towel or a rack with a mesh shelf to allow the air to circulate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-06-26T22:48:12.937" LastActivityDate="2016-06-26T22:48:12.937" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13400" CreationDate="2016-06-26T17:56:33.617" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Heat&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;diatomaceous earth&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One key to getting rid of the little suckers is to raise the temperature of infested materials above 140°F.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; They will nest in tiny places such as inside the grooves of the screw-heads used to hold your bed frame together ! ! !&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Books and similar porous items can be put into an oven and brought up to temperature.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; After you have a clean bed, Set the bed posts of your bed into pans or containers filled with an inch or two of diatomaceous earth to prevent re-contamination.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;Diatomaceous earth gets stuck to the skin of the bed bugs and because it is made of silica, it dehydrates the bugs through microscopic &quot;cuts&quot; it makes when the bed bugs attempt to get rid of the particles from their skin. Nasty stuff.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Bed bugs will travel on clothing and luggage, but not on people. Before you leave a hotel, sort your clothing into laundry piles and place in plastic bags. When you get home, empty them directly into a washing machine and wash in hot water.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; After you wash your clothes, you can try to put them into black garbage bags and laying them in the sun to heat up beyond what they can survive. Turn the bags over to make sure they're hot enough through and through. A remote-reading thermometer inside the middle of one of the bags will help you get up to the desired temperature. You might have to leave them this way for a few days. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Anything that is placed where bed bugs are and that is capable of carrying them can be a source of infestation. Even a guitar and/or its case can make a handy temporary home.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Bedbugs usually prefer warm furniture where they can reach humans or animals. However, bedbugs have occasionally been found in houseplants. If you want to play it safe with something like a Christmas tree, keep the gifts in a bug-free room (not under the tree), and decorate the tree with homemade or cheap decorations that you don't mind throwing out after the holidays.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Bedbugs will bite cats and dogs, but they will only stay on the animal for a few minutes. If you see insects in the animal's fur, they are usually fleas or some other pest.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Isolate the things you can’t wash, such as furniture, and vacuum thoroughly, ideally using a vacuum with a HEPA filter. Purchase the type of diatomaceous earth sold as insecticide and sprinkle over the furniture. Lavender or tea-tree oil usually only helps a little. There's some evidence for cottonseed or linseed oil, but they can stain fabric.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; You can rent steamers and HEPA vacuums from tool rental services (check the yellow pages), or buy them from hardware stores. If you need to choose a pesticide, check the EPA's online bedbug pesticide database and look for it at a home improvement store. Read all warning labels on pesticides to avoid injury to people and pets.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; After you use your washer and dryer, run an empty cycle with hot water and bleach, then run a completely empty cycle. Clean your dryer using bleach wipes, then rinse it off with water.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Once thy bite, try Benedryl in pill or topical form, or use a topical 1% hydrocortisone anti-itch ointment (or cream) to alleviate the itching from bites. If you apply this topical ointment and refrain from scratching, the bite will usually subside within the day.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; If the critters have gotten into the whole house, you may need professional intervention.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/find-bed-bug-pesticide-product%20%22US%20EPA%20Suggestions&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here's more information from the US EPA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-06-29T01:09:22.193" LastActivityDate="2016-06-29T01:09:22.193" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12217" CreationDate="2016-06-27T14:37:58.877" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I highly suggest using Piazza. Most of my classes in college currently use it, and it's a great way to not only allow communication between you as the instructor and the students, but also encourage collaboration between students. It's a free online web service.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://piazza.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://piazza.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15580" LastActivityDate="2016-06-27T14:37:58.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13415" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-27T18:03:23.197" Score="1" ViewCount="470" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm getting a matte anti-glare screen protector for my 15 inch laptop tomorrow, and many of the reviews I have read say you practically need a cleanroom to keep dust particles off the back of the protector/front of the screen during the application process. I've also heard that the protector tends to get statically charged and literally attract particles to itself during this process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there some way I could remove dust from a small room where I plan to apply this screen protector in? Could I try applying it somewhere like my garage, which I assume would have less dust floating around? Better yet, is there some way I can measure dust content in a room to help me select a suitable place to do this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've thought about doing this outside too. Would the humidity/outside conditions be worse for the application process than dusty inside conditions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15629" LastActivityDate="2016-06-27T20:16:05.780" Title="How do I keep dust away when applying a laptop screen protector?" Tags="&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13416" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13415" CreationDate="2016-06-27T20:16:05.780" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keeping the humidity between &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.surrey-cleaning-angels.co.uk/are-you-making-you-home-dustier/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;40-50&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;% will prevent some static, stopping some dust from collecting. (or if this is a short job, steam up the room and leave it for 20 or so minutes to let the dust settle, then do what you need to do)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use an &lt;a href=&quot;http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=23&amp;amp;t=63647&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ionizer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to make the dust stop from getting to your screen.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Air purifiers and filters&lt;/strong&gt; on the vents.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kadansky.com/files/newsletters/2015/2015_05_28.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;and this is&lt;/a&gt; a good method for cleaning your screen&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6586" LastActivityDate="2016-06-27T20:16:05.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13417" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13406" CreationDate="2016-06-27T21:02:21.270" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Elevate your head a bit more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sleep on your back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try practicing breathing deeply or through your nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Brush your teeth directly before bed (?).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For decreased moonlit salivation, avoid nighttime sour or sugary foods, but perhaps have a salty snack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if you are drooling for more, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enkivillage.com/drooling-while-sleeping.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://docslide.us/documents/sialorreapdf.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check with your doctor to make sure you do not have a condition, like Diphtheria or an allergy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sleeping with your mouth open &lt;em&gt;will not&lt;/em&gt; dry out your mouth. It will give you a sore throat, but clenching your teeth can give you serious health problems, though closing your mouth might help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a last resort, duct tape your mouth closed, your arms together, and close the trunk behind you. Good luck with your moist dreams!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6586" LastActivityDate="2016-06-27T21:02:21.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13418" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-06-27T22:54:20.857" Score="3" ViewCount="4498" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found a small lifehack involving shampoo using a magnet (strong magnet, not neodymium) to solve my &quot;&lt;em&gt;tipping the shampoo off the shampoo holder&lt;/em&gt;&quot; and &quot;&lt;em&gt;nudging the shampoo &lt;strong&gt;holder&lt;/strong&gt; off the wall&lt;/em&gt;&quot; problems. Not that pretty but it does the trick. I tried to use a hook instead of magnets, but it was miserable at its job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Magnet coating is prone to rust, so I've put it in a plastic zipper bag, rolled it up and bound it with adhesive. Rust will cause the magnet to brittle and possibly crackle and I don't want this to happen (I don't care if the binder clip rusts).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qP2jS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qP2jSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;shower thing&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j432E.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j432Em.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;rust on magnet&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Despite those efforts I've started to notice traces of rust on the magnet. Water has effectively managed to enter the zipper bag; I blame capillary action.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was wondering is there is a simple way to protect the magnet. I thought about epoxy glue or hot glue, but I have neither of those and also I'm not sure they are water resistant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15503" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-08-04T15:56:13.410" LastActivityDate="2019-08-04T15:56:13.410" Title="Magnet in shower: How to protect against rust" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;magnetism&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13419" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6506" CreationDate="2016-06-28T03:38:20.523" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pushing in the indented area with a flathead screwdriver worked best for me!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15632" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2016-06-29T02:14:57.600" LastActivityDate="2016-06-29T02:14:57.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13420" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13418" CreationDate="2016-06-28T04:40:11.280" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Paint the magnet with a good enamel paint. Ensure that the whole magnet is completely covered. You may need to apply multiple coats of paint.  Follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to apply the paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on how the magnet is coated already, you may need to apply a coat (or more) of primer so that the enamel paint will adhere properly for a long term.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-06-28T04:40:11.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13421" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12239" CreationDate="2016-06-28T07:50:56.510" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Call the police....explain the situation and maybe you could break the other lock together (without looking like a bike thief). I'm sure that locking another one's bike is illegal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you may want to put another lock to his bike or the police could take his bike leaving contact information at the site. The police should have the old lock so that the 'owner' will prove that he has a key for it, thus the bike is really his.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that this will be disturbing for the other owner but he deserves it after what he's done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2016-06-28T07:50:56.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13422" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13418" CreationDate="2016-06-28T14:58:13.313" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hot melt adhesive is pretty waterproof and if you have it available I would carefully paint the magnet with the hot melt.  You can re-flow the glue with a hair dryer or gas lighter to smooth the surface if you are very careful not to get stuck to the molten glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A quick fix might be to put &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_jelly&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;petroleum Jelly/Vaseline&lt;/a&gt;/&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Silicone grease&lt;/a&gt; into the bag with the magnet.  These will repel water and keep the magnet dry.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heat sealing the bag with a cheap dollar store food bag sealer should help, sort of like the expensive &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.staples.com/iTouchless-Air-Tight-Bag-Re-Sealer/product_799604&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;bag sealer from Staples&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nice method would be to purchase a length of suitable diameter &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heatshrink.com/images/W3C.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;heat shrink tubing&lt;/a&gt;, preferably with the inside hot melt adhesive.  If the tubing has the adhesive you can shrink it and press the ends shut when everything is soft and sticky, use books or wood blocks so they don't melt or burn you.  If your heat shrink does not have the adhesive lining you can use your glue gun to place a generous bead of hot melt glue at each end of the magnet, when cold slip the shrink tubing over the magnet and re-heat with the hair dryer/hot air gun and proceed as above. If you leave a tail on the tubing you can use it as an attachment point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A small plastic pill container may serve the same purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative is to use painted (or plastic coated) coathanger wire and wrap a bunch of turns around your bottle and not care if it rusts, just replace it with the new bottle and attach the magnet in a protected place so it does not remain wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;One idea that might work is to drop some small chromed steel ball bearings into the shampoo bottle.  Then pull them to a convenient place with a external (waterproof) magnet.  You then just need to have a suitable iron spot to park your bottle.  When the shampoo runs out you can recover or throwaway your ball bearings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastEditorUserId="2161" LastEditDate="2016-07-15T17:28:21.217" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T17:28:21.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13407" CreationDate="2016-06-28T15:06:33.610" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you let some chlorine bleach stand in the bottle overnight any and all organic stuff will have been de-colourised and softened up enough to most likely rinse out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We soak out water bottles overnight in a basin with dilute bleach every 3 or 4 months or if they have been forgotten in a warm place and of pond slime. We turn them a few times when we walk past and remember so they insides are all cleaned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Getting old and hard stains out from glass bottles sand is good as mentioned in the other answer.  Borrow from aquarium or florist shop if you are too urban for sandpit or building site.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2016-06-28T15:06:33.610" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13424" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13404" CreationDate="2016-06-28T15:14:34.513" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is the fibres that are burnt you can do little to remove the burn, anything you do will wear it out if the fibres are already damaged. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A careful hand wash with extra attention to the spot may dislodge any burnt jam or other dirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a chlorine or peroxide bleach may save the day if it is an organic stain that looks like a burn.  Strong bleaches will weaken fabric and may strip the colour from the nearby details so test out of sight first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a white marker carefully (check in a hidden spot first) may just be able to make your spot the same colour as the shirt but not remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2016-06-28T15:14:34.513" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13425" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13359" CreationDate="2016-06-28T15:30:25.590" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you should look for an &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.discoveryparts.com/tire-pressure-gauge-accessories-and-filler-chucks-/760-longacre-restricted-flow-air-filler-chuck-lon-50491.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;inflation chuck&lt;/a&gt; for karting use.  It seems you are not the only one with crowded valves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/giukU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/giukUm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T09:56:44.867" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T09:56:44.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13426" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13418" CreationDate="2016-06-28T15:51:39.253" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Waterproofing (rust-proofing) magnets is a common application in aquarium environments where you want to attach various fixtures to a glass/acrylic fish tank with a pair of magnets. You can actually purchase coated magnets that are meant for wet environments, but I'll stick to common DIY techniques that can make a magnet waterproof at home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Waterproof Epoxy Putty&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Water weld epoxy putty (for plumbing or repairing tubs, drains, fuel tanks, etc) is the easiest to work with. You can form the epoxy putty around the magnet in any shape you wish, then sand it down even further after it is dry. Bonus that epoxy putty has many &lt;em&gt;other&lt;/em&gt; uses, and is generally useful to have around for a variety of other fix-it-yourself projects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;amp;rls=en&amp;amp;q=waterweld+epoxy+putty&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;amp;oe=UTF-8#q=waterweld+epoxy+putty&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Water Weld Epoxy Putty&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0rGWT.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Two-part Epoxy&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regular waterproof, two-part epoxy will work too. You can slobber it on and let it cure really well. The nice thing about epoxy in general is it is sandable and won't crack/chip with continued use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;amp;rls=en&amp;amp;q=waterweld+epoxy+putty&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;amp;oe=UTF-8#tbm=shop&amp;amp;q=waterproof+epoxy&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Waterproof epoxy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iYoaT.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Multipurpose Rubber Dip&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is an air-dry multipurpose rubber coating which provides protection against water and can be sprayed on, painted on, or dipped directly into the product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;amp;rls=en&amp;amp;q=rubber+dip&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;amp;oe=UTF-8#q=rubber+dip&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rubber Dip&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ji1Yb.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-06-28T18:59:17.460" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12047" CreationDate="2016-06-28T16:56:59.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An object of the size you describe cannot be hidden on the body unless it mimics a prosthesis. You could hide it in an accessory such as pair of , Buff, gloves, hat, socks or shoes if that is compatible with your character.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your monolith was smaller it could be part of a pair of glasses or hearing aid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2016-06-28T16:56:59.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13428" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10272" CreationDate="2016-06-28T21:29:00.707" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have always used   &lt;a href=&quot;https://wedgees.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://wedgees.com/&lt;/a&gt;   Funny name but they really work.  They always sends me more than I order so they are pretty inexpensive.  I have on my readers and sunglasses.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15639" LastActivityDate="2016-06-28T21:29:00.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13429" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13432" CreationDate="2016-06-28T23:14:43.413" Score="1" ViewCount="3821" Body="&lt;p&gt;I accidentally peed in a toilet that I forgot was incapacitated (the water for it was turned off to do some piping work, but there's still water in the bowl), and I need to get it out of that toilet and into another one (the nearest other toilet is about 30ft away). What should I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15641" LastActivityDate="2020-05-09T13:24:38.483" Title="I need to get urine from one toilet to another to flush it, what should I do?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13430" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13418" CreationDate="2016-06-28T23:52:25.497" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try magnets modified for your specific requirement. There are two immediate possibilities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;- Rubberised neodymium magnets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rubberised magnets are completely coated by a plastic layer. That makes them perfectly suitable for longterm use outdoors, in wet surroundings or even under water (e.g. in aquariums).&lt;br/&gt;Their finish doesn't scratch surfaces as a normal magnet.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;At the same time, they are much stronger than ferrite magnets of the same size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;- Ferrite magnets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ferrite magnets are insensitive to humidity and can be used outdoors without rusting. A special protection is not necessary.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;Pot magnets with ferrite magnets are also suitable for outdoor use. Surface rust may develop on the pots over time, but that does not impact the performance of the magnets. The magnets themselves are rust-proof.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;Ferrite magnets are also resistant to most chemicals. However, solvents and certain concentrated acids may harm the magnets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either of these off-the-shelf &quot;solutions,&quot; are cheaper than most of the materials you would need to encase magnets to hack them for your application. There may be others with a similar humidity extreme requirement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-06-28T23:52:25.497" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13429" CreationDate="2016-06-29T00:26:36.937" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's not the end of the world--But it's not much fun&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, urine is not likely to cause disease, though it has an objectionable odour and it comes out of the waste-end of our body. It can be handled without risk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll need an absorbent and reusable rag, (You'll not want to keep it for very long, afterward.) A pail, and a pair of gloves (optional but recommended).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can guess, it's a matter of soaking-up the liquid and wringing-out the stuff into something to carry it to toss.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll have to rinse it out at least once with fresh water or with baking soda and vinegar (two heaping tablespoons into a quarter-cup of white vinegar and a cup of water).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2020-05-09T13:24:38.483" LastActivityDate="2020-05-09T13:24:38.483" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="13432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13429" CreationDate="2016-06-29T04:00:34.127" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;You say the &quot;water is turned off to do some piping work.&quot; I assume this just means the water is off to this toilet, and the toilet's drain pipe still connected to the sewer outlet. Is this so?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then the solution is really easy - you can do a &quot;manual flush.&quot; Just take a bucket of water and pour it into the toilet. It will flush on its own if you put about 8 L (two gallons) into it. Maybe use a bucket or a large cooking pot or a garbage can.  Pour it all in at once! The urine - and anything else in the toilet - will travel to where it normally goes, without any physical contact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastActivityDate="2016-06-29T04:00:34.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7178" CreationDate="2016-06-29T11:48:20.083" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;it really works with the chips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you are taking it out from a packet then open it wide. so that you dont mess your hand with the salt.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take single piece and put it completely inside your mouth. wait.. dont just start biting it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;close your mouth completely and try to make your tongue as close as possible to the lower layer of the chips slice.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;then crush it by pressing it upwards with your tongue. this will make the slice more moist and also the sound produced by biting it with tooth is much higher then that of tongue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;so once it is crushed for the first time. then you can eat it how ever you want.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;enjoy munching.......&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15635" LastActivityDate="2016-06-29T11:48:20.083" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12047" CreationDate="2016-06-29T16:57:06.030" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Looks to me like a wallet Sized item, but you said it should not be &quot;PICKPOCKETed&quot;, so what about a modification to your shoe sole (or snicker )&#xA;you could carv a slot big enough to fit your item, and conceal the slot with same sole material, something like this &lt;a href=&quot;http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mp3-shoes.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mp3-shoes.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5256" LastActivityDate="2016-06-29T16:57:06.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13352" CreationDate="2016-06-29T21:44:47.810" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some of the apps have a gaze setting. So instead of pressing a button you can simply stare at the button you want to &quot;click&quot; and after a while it will select it if you stare at it long enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is the closest you will get to control on a buttonless VR device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15504" LastActivityDate="2016-06-29T21:44:47.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13436" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2016-06-30T00:36:41.407" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used Washi Tape and used not only colors but patterns. For instance, my mailbox key has a brown polka dot pattern and my apartment key has a light green squiggles. Worked better for me than having to remember the colors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15649" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2016-07-01T03:00:36.210" LastActivityDate="2016-07-01T03:00:36.210" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13439" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13441" CreationDate="2016-06-30T09:25:42.503" Score="0" ViewCount="3598" Body="&lt;p&gt;My pillow cover is very dirty, contains lot of hair oil which over the  time pilled from my head. When I wash it with my  clothes washing soap, leather do not produce from soap and a scum like material is formed.&#xA;How to wash pillow cover efficiently? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14314" LastEditorUserId="14314" LastEditDate="2016-06-30T16:08:26.173" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T05:59:54.070" Title="How to wash pillow cover stained with body oils?" Tags="&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13440" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2016-06-30T12:06:51.093" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Receipts plague my life and if not destroyed relatively soon, they can build up into a mammoth job to discard. My current strategy is simply hand-shred them as soon as I get home/work and notice them lying around or in my pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Firstly, decide if it's worth keeping (for warranty etc.) then simply tear the receipt around where sensitive information is displayed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Discard the surrounding receipt like normal but with the bit containing sensitive information, I find that receipt paper is surprisingly easy to tear into thin shreds by hand!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15655" LastActivityDate="2016-06-30T12:06:51.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13441" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13439" CreationDate="2016-06-30T13:08:52.067" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use dish soap, which is meant to cut through oil/grease, to wash by hand. After you have hand washed it, run it through a normal clothes wash cycle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2016-06-30T13:08:52.067" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13439" CreationDate="2016-06-30T13:33:04.460" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the pillow slip is or contains cotton, it may be impossible to completely remove the skin oil, which is a fat secretion.  One of the chemical characteristics of all fats (plant or animal) is that they bind to cellulose (which is the main component of cotton) and are almost impossible to remove.  Treatment with a strong hydroxide (lye, for instance) will convert the fat to a soap which can be washed out, but will also generally destroy the cotton.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Degreasers, such as dish soap, trisodium phosphate, etc. won't debond the fat from cotton, thought they will effectively remove any that's not bonded.  That likely won't help much, however.  The only real solution is to replace the item, then wash the new frequently, before the oil has a chance to bond to the cotton.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-06-30T13:33:04.460" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13330" CreationDate="2016-06-30T19:53:23.583" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know why I didn't think of this earlier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am a private pilot. I fly alone most of the time. I'm the only pilot aboard all of the time. When I have to pee, I cannot just get up and go to a restroom - there's none in a small plane. It's impractical to land to use a restroom which might be far away or in a big crowded airport. I can't just pull over into a rest area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I first asked about the issue, I was introduced to a &quot;Pilot's Comfort Station&quot; which comes packaged for the great relief of either male or female pilots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aircraftspruce.ca/menus/ps/urinals.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Spruce Aircraft supplies&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SGumo.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SGumo.png&quot; alt=&quot;Pilot&amp;#39;s Comfort Station&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are for big boys and girls. They are not expensive. They can be cleaned easily. They can be re-used before emptying. They can be sealed against spills due to tipping. They don't take up much space. They can be carried into a bedroom. They are odour free when used according to instructions. There are no consumable expenses. They come in any colour. They can be ordered discreetly online. They will be delivered in plain packaging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are also called a portable urinal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-01T07:17:59.297" LastActivityDate="2016-07-01T07:17:59.297" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13444" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-01T19:19:47.250" Score="2" ViewCount="968" Body="&lt;p&gt;Doesn't seem to be a good solution available.  I've heard of mirrors, but those have certain limitations. Wondering what methods people have found for avoiding surprises in the office.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15668" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-07-02T22:45:45.647" LastActivityDate="2016-07-08T23:43:43.353" Title="How to prevent being startled by co-workers while listening to music at your desk?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;office&gt;&lt;privacy&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13445" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13444" CreationDate="2016-07-01T20:10:39.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm assuming you are using earbuds or earphones, so listening to music quietly without those might help you hear footsteps or lessen the alarm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turning your desk to face the entrance might let you see the incoming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And the most complicated, make an &quot;alarm system.&quot; Attach a little bell by the door or request for them to cough as they come or something like that. Or perhaps block the door with a plastic bag so it would rustle when they opened the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6586" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-07-03T18:21:25.190" LastActivityDate="2016-07-03T18:21:25.190" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13446" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13444" CreationDate="2016-07-01T20:15:07.100" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep your environmental &quot;white noise&quot; volume as low as possible compatible with what you need to work. Lower volume will allow your sub-conscious to keep track of the office activity while you continue to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place something near the office/cubicle entrance that can be used as a &quot;door bell&quot; to give you some prior warning that your attention is wanted. Such a thing could be a chair, wastebasket, or paper-tent &quot;please knock&quot; that could be easily moved and not be a hazard in the office place. A tiny wind-chime could do the trick. A bowl of candy just inside the entrance would make a sound that might not be jarring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-01T20:15:07.100" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13450" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13456" CreationDate="2016-07-03T01:07:59.883" Score="0" ViewCount="540" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to write on paper in front of me with a pencil like this picture. Will be doing some math and diagramming. I really like the feeling of sitting in front of a board and writing with pencil on it.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/wKL7Jp7.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://i.imgur.com/wKL7Jp7.png&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What are some lifehacks to help achieve this?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What's the most efficient way to have lots of paper on the corkboard for writing and be able to easily replace the sheets? I thought of perhaps one efficient way would be to find long thumbtacks and stacks of white paper with hole punches on the top middle of each and just rip off a sheet everytime I'm done with one. Let's kick around some ideas for this because this seems a bit hacky and inefficient &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some details:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Willing to spend maybe max of 100$ on this, don't think should be that complex or expensive&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;See why you can't just put a cork board hanging on the wall? No room for your legs. &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cork boards don't stand up by themselves upright. Need some way to keep board upright, stable enough to handle writing on it &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Simpler and no construction/less construction required would be great &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11394" LastActivityDate="2016-07-04T19:42:48.950" Title="How to hold cork board upright closer to edge of desk?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-07-11T01:39:00.277" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13451" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13444" CreationDate="2016-07-03T02:56:32.970" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_conduction&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;bone conduction&lt;/a&gt; headphones instead of usual ones. Those conduct the sound not by air but through the bones of your skull, thus leaving your ears free to hear your surroundings. I personally don't have any experience with them but the technology seems to already be quite mature based on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=bone%20conduction%20headphones&amp;amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Abone%20conduction%20headphones&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Amazon ratings&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15675" LastActivityDate="2016-07-03T02:56:32.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13456" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13450" CreationDate="2016-07-03T23:58:03.037" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a similar desire and solved my needs by purchasing a flip chart at a stationery store (like Staples).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I bought 3 different kinds Flip-Chart paper to see which one I preferred. I got a pad with thinly-lined 1&quot; squares, a plain unlined white one, and a newsprint one for only pencil. (Markers can't be used on newsprint b/c it bleeds through onto the sheet(s) under it.) I now buy them with squares in cartons of 4 pads. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The 25-sheet pads measure 24&quot; X 34&quot;. They come with large holes punched along the top for attaching to an easel for presentations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use a desk-easel to hold your existing board as a backing.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://salestores.com/stores/images/images_747/DS722.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Desk Easel support&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;They are somewhat adjustable and come in different sizes and capacities. Some clip onto the desk edge with a tray for stuff. Alternative to that is to go all the way and get a desk-top flip-chart holder. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessmachinesonline.com/our-products/whiteboards/flip-charts/desktop-flip-chart/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Desktop flip chart&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If these pads are too large, they can be cut down and re-padded by most any commercial offset printing house with a paper shear. Costs for cutting and padding will be minimal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't even need to have them padded for convenience. Several thicknesses of chart paper can be stapled to a wood base or held by a paper clamp or &quot;bull&quot; clip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-04T19:42:48.950" LastActivityDate="2016-07-04T19:42:48.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13457" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2496" CreationDate="2016-07-04T01:57:02.023" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used wooden matches to burn the hair and a pair of tweezers to remove the residue. Then I sprayed DW40. It worked well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15683" LastActivityDate="2016-07-04T01:57:02.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13459" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2016-07-04T18:01:29.500" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nail paint remover is quite effective. Take a few drops on cotton ball, you can remove any color from headphones/charger- volatile or non volatile. Rub the cotton ball on cable with soft hands. Results are too good. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15690" LastActivityDate="2016-07-04T18:01:29.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13460" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13444" CreationDate="2016-07-04T18:54:31.243" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a die-hard listen-to-music-at-work kind of person!  In fact, I find I am more distracted when I &lt;strong&gt;don't&lt;/strong&gt; have music playing in background!  I have experienced working in open-floor cubicles, and office cubicles; private office (sole occupant), office with close neighbors and thin walls, as well as office-mate situations.  Here is what I have found to be the most useful and effective:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wearing headphones/earbuds for pleasure (e.g., listening to music, videos, etc.)&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Wear one ear &lt;em&gt;on&lt;/em&gt; and one ear &lt;em&gt;off&lt;/em&gt;.  You can still listen - and concentrate - to what is playing in your headphones/earbud, but hear anyone approaching or trying to get your attention.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may have to give a little and lose &lt;em&gt;some&lt;/em&gt; quality of sound (some sounds play in left but not right speaker, and vice versa) ... that may be the price you have to pay for being able to enjoy a little of &lt;em&gt;home&lt;/em&gt; while at work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wearing headphones/earbuds for professional purposes (e.g., webinar, training video, Skype interview, etc.)&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Hang a DO NOT DISTURB sign outside your office door/cubicle entrance indicating &quot;Conference call/Skype Session/Webinar in progress&quot;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Helpful to make a sign including images of all scenarios, have it laminated or put in a sheet protector, and hang it whenever you need to indicate you are not to be disturbed because of sensitive work taking place.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Co-workers will become accustomed to avoiding your office/workstation when they see &quot;the sign&quot; posted.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It is also a good idea to fore-warn your boss, co-workers (as appropriate), and any staff that report to you with at least a day's notice that you will be unavailable for a specific period of time, for your Skype interview/webinar session.  This way, when they come looking for you and come across &quot;the sign&quot; it is viewed more with an &quot;Oh, yeah ... that's right&quot; recollection, rather than a &quot;What the ...?!&quot; reaction.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If your office utilizes any type of shared calendar, it would be good to mark this as time you are unavailable.  So, again, if anyone goes around the office asking after you, anyone checking the shared calendar they can see you'd already marked this as time you'd planned as not available.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That should cover you.  Hope this is helpful!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13193" LastEditorUserId="13193" LastEditDate="2016-07-08T23:43:43.353" LastActivityDate="2016-07-08T23:43:43.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13461" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13476" CreationDate="2016-07-04T19:30:21.563" Score="2" ViewCount="7629" Body="&lt;p&gt;I purchased a $10 Relion 2-second digital oral clinical thermometer and it appears to be completely unreliable. It is off 0.5 - 1.0&amp;deg; F on successive measurements (even with proper delay) and differs from another digital thermometer by 0.5 - 1.0&amp;deg; F.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there something commonly available around the house that generates a precise temperature to calibrate this oral thermometer? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Typically you can calibrate a digital thermometer using an ice bath, but clinical digital thermometers typically only operate in the 90 - 110&amp;deg; F (35 - 42 C) range. I see that the melting point of gallium at 85&amp;deg; F, but I don't have any gallium around the house and the boiling point of water is too high for this thermometer. I thought about throwing together a resistance heated reference but quickly discovered that gets complex. Unfortunately, I do not have a mercury-filled glass thermometer for comparison. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15692" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-03-17T22:57:05.460" LastActivityDate="2020-07-11T20:05:05.577" Title="Household reference for measuring accuracy of an oral (digital) thermometer?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="13462" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13474" CreationDate="2016-07-04T21:43:30.440" Score="2" ViewCount="26140" Body="&lt;p&gt;I currently have my laptop hooked up to an LG 22LS4D TV screen which I use for programming. The problem is, whenever the HDMI cable is moved slightly (such as when the curtains behind are opened/closed or when the lead is accidentally pulled), the cable disconnects from the TV so I do not have an input.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;How would I be able to make sure my HDMI cable disconnect less often?&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also while we are on the same topic, it is also hard to reconnect since I have to reach behind the TV and the cable/port is loose so it takes multiple attempts to connect. &lt;strong&gt;How would I be able to connect the cable easier?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15694" LastActivityDate="2018-10-05T21:53:52.607" Title="How to prevent HDMI cable from coming loose" Tags="&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13463" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-05T00:22:08.313" Score="4" ViewCount="932" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love fresh blueberries, but I hate wet fruit.  After I wash them I usually dry them by spreading them out on paper towels, putting another paper towel on top, and rolling it around over them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sM1Pv.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sM1Pv.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there an easier way to dry blueberries and other small produce immediately after washing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2016-07-05T21:18:29.823" LastActivityDate="2020-05-09T18:57:23.243" Title="How to Dry Small, Freshly-Washed Produce (Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, etc.)" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13462" CreationDate="2016-07-05T06:03:49.697" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is an adaptation of my own answer on Ask Different, for a similar circumstance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to alleviate the pulling action is to try to get the cable pointing in a better natural direction between your two end points.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can turn any cable into an approximation of an &lt;strong&gt;L&lt;/strong&gt; or even a &lt;strong&gt;U&lt;/strong&gt; by the simple expedient of tying a knot in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is my standard way of dealing with any awkward cable.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It's not perfect, but boy, it's cheap ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;L-knot&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Djv26.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Djv26m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;U-knot&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UdMzG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UdMzGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The U-knot is achieved by simply wrapping one end through a second time, if it's not clear from the picture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW - keep the knot very loose, so you don't damage anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, no knot is going to help if the cable gets yanked, in any direction;  this idea is really just to set the cable off in the right direction, it will not work miracles.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Just reducing its tendency to want to be straighter in the 'wrong' direction, nothing more, &amp;amp; reducing pull angularly, thereby reducing the lever length of the cable in that one direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T09:40:33.267" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T09:40:33.267" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13465" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-05T09:40:51.857" Score="11" ViewCount="129877" Body="&lt;p&gt;Gel pens are expensive and often stop working or never work at all. Is there a good way to revive gel pens that have lots of ink but refuse to write? I have tried heat, saliva, gravity, and the age old method of madly scribbling all over paper for a minute or two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15706" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T09:16:34.860" LastActivityDate="2017-11-17T17:26:50.277" Title="Revive gel pens that stop working?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13466" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13462" CreationDate="2016-07-05T13:14:24.933" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find a (very) small drop of Screwlock will hold a plug in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Screwlock is intended to stop screws coming loose in applications where they are subject to a lot of flexing, such as those that hold the arms onto the frames of spectacles.  It is not permanent, so when you want to remove the screw, it is easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same applies to your plug.  A drop on the plug frame helps to hold it in the socket.  But a deliberate pull on the plug will remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should survive your pulling the curtains if you don't knock the cable too heavily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Screwlock (otherwise known as Loctite 222) is available from any decent hardware shop.  There are probably competing products with similar names.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2016-07-05T13:14:24.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13467" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13465" CreationDate="2016-07-05T13:36:59.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Obvious way is keep shaking it and then scribbling on a page. If that doesn't work, try put the nib under a running water tap. Once you see the ink flowing, the pen should start working after letting it dry and further scribbling on a page.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip: When scribbling, use at least half of a scrap piece of paper and use long strides rather than short.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15711" LastActivityDate="2016-07-05T13:36:59.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13468" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13462" CreationDate="2016-07-05T14:02:11.530" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a HDMI extension, connect one end to the back of the TV, securing it with black tape so it won't disconnect easily, and stick the other end firmly to an easily reachable part of the TV, such as it's base, the desk or even the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EUSwx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EUSwxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;HDMI Extension&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way you are basically bringing the socket from the back of the TV (which is hard to reach) to an easier to reach point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A HDMI Angle Joint can be of big help to secure the cable on TV's back!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m8FCV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m8FCV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;HDMI angle joint&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15487" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T09:41:26.463" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T09:41:26.463" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13465" CreationDate="2016-07-05T14:07:35.877" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually, it is due to ink that gets dry and stuck at the tip, so the metal ball doesn't roll properly. Heat up the nib with fire (a lighter is the best way). Only heat the end, and not too much, it is just to make the stuck dry ink to &quot;melt&quot; a bit and allow the metal ball to roll again. If you heat much, you will roast the ink and it will get stuck forever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15487" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-07-05T18:01:10.237" LastActivityDate="2016-07-05T18:01:10.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13470" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13463" CreationDate="2016-07-05T14:26:52.577" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My preferred method is using a plastic colander (metal ones can leave an undesired taste sometimes), washing them in that, and then leaving them to air dry in the colander. While that works for if you don't mind waiting a bit for them to dry, there are some tips from the &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/34207/drying-fresh-produce-after-washing&quot;&gt;Cooking Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt; that may help, although one of them is to dry them with a paper towel...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15476" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:33:37.127" LastActivityDate="2016-07-05T14:26:52.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13463" CreationDate="2016-07-05T15:22:36.113" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Salad spinners are one of those more useful multipurpose tools in your kitchen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can wash the berries inside spinner itself, pour off the dirty water, then spin-dry to remove the excess water. This leaves the berries virtually dry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thekitchn.com/10-alternative-uses-for-a-salad-spinner-tips-from-the-kitchn-210863&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;10 Alternative Uses for Your Salad Spinner&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GHCIs.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=salad+spinner+for+berries&amp;amp;ie=utf-8&amp;amp;oe=utf-8#q=salad+spinner&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Salad Spinner&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2016-07-05T15:22:36.113" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13462" CreationDate="2016-07-05T16:31:52.843" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Making it easier to reconnect doesn't solve the problem. If you really want it more accessible, a wall mount that swivels out is the best option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things to try (order on cost and simplicity) to solve the real problem. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try a different HDMI port on the display (maybe that one is simply out of spec)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flip the cable so the display end now connects to your computer and vice-versa&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the cable around the power cable a couple of times loosely&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tape or zip-tie the HDMI cable to the power cable&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2016-07-05T16:31:52.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13473" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13465" CreationDate="2016-07-05T17:49:36.700" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;You want both heat and humidity to get the ball rolling again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, if just breathing on it hasn't worked, try holding the nib in steam from a boiling kettle for a few seconds.  The warm water condensing on the nib can restart the flow of ink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6994" LastActivityDate="2016-07-05T17:49:36.700" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13474" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13462" CreationDate="2016-07-05T17:56:53.343" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way how I have fixed the problem is to use blue tack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I done was wrap blue tack around the HDMI cable so it was sticking out slightly, after that I then pushed the HDMI into the TV port and smoothed it around. Once it was in, I added more blue tack over until it looked like this:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HiUkE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HiUkEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason why I have not used your suggestions is because they either don't work (for example making a &lt;strong&gt;U&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;L&lt;/strong&gt; knot doesn't work because how thick and heavy the cable is), or the options cost money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This bodge repair works for me because it makes the connection more secure while costing nothing (already had blue tack laying around) and it was able to make it harder to pull out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15694" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T09:40:55.960" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T09:40:55.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13475" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2016-07-05T18:15:15.790" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Discard this idea if you're looking for quick identification with the requirement of some memorization (i.e. colors).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally, I use a metal engraver from Amazon (roughly $14) and write something on the key.  I use an acronym (SR = Snowboard Rack) or a name/word (Dad = Dad's house).  The benefit of this is that you can be descriptive, but the downside is that you will need to take a close look at your keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15713" LastEditorUserId="15713" LastEditDate="2016-07-05T20:42:01.750" LastActivityDate="2016-07-05T20:42:01.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13476" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13461" CreationDate="2016-07-06T17:59:00.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There isn't a high precision temperature reference in the range you want.  Wood's Metal and Field's Metal (melting points 158F and 144F respectively) melt too hot, and mercury melts much too cold (-40F).  Gallium is readily available (among other things, in the form of a gag spoon that melts in your hand), but very expensive for what should be a single use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best option I can suggest is to buy a second digital thermometer &quot;to keep the first one honest&quot;.  If they agree, you can be pretty confident the reading is correct.  Worth noting that there are few instances where as little as a half degree F in body temperature is significant -- for a 98.6 &quot;normal&quot;, you'd have to be above 100 F to be considered to have a fever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since you already know by comparison that the $10 unit is questionable, I'd recommend just returning it to the place of purchase for a refund, as &quot;defective&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-07-06T17:59:00.470" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13477" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-06T18:42:26.283" Score="9" ViewCount="3889" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many stores are using receipts that, intentionally or not, fade over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I bought something about a year ago that I never used and I want to return it.  But the receipt is faded to the point of being almost illegible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any trick to restoring the faded print on a receipt?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastEditorUserId="1432" LastEditDate="2019-09-10T23:21:20.767" LastActivityDate="2021-04-21T06:43:24.453" Title="Is there any way to restore faded receipts?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;paper&gt;&lt;shopping&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13478" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13477" CreationDate="2016-07-06T19:14:51.480" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Scan the receipt with a computer scanner, or even photograph it in a very even light with a cell phone, then use image editing software to enhance the contrast of the image.  With this workflow, I have personally recovered images from photographic film that were invisible to the naked eye.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-07-06T19:14:51.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13482" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-07T12:35:30.287" Score="6" ViewCount="72545" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a laptop with non-backlit keyboard. Are there any hacks available so that I can view the keys in dark?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10472" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-07-07T16:47:12.000" LastActivityDate="2017-08-24T19:21:45.437" Title="How to turn Non-Backlit Keyboard to a Backlit Keyboard for laptop?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13483" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13482" CreationDate="2016-07-07T12:39:25.197" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the light from the screen isn't sufficient to be able to see your keyboard in a dark room (it should be, unless you work in a black background with very little light color), you might try mounting a USB powered LED light on the screen in a position to shine on the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-07-07T16:47:59.987" LastActivityDate="2016-07-07T16:47:59.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13484" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2307" CreationDate="2016-07-07T14:41:20.867" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always shower right after my swims and I have also noticed the chlorine smell doesn't go away.  However, I often run right after I get out of the shower.  When you start to sweat and your pores open, the smell of chlorine gets very prominent as you sweat it out (at least that's how I think of it.)  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My recommendation would be to try and sweat after going in the pool.  You don't need to run though.  If your gym has a steam room, try sitting in there for a little while afterwards.  If not, go on an elliptical for a little bit.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15713" LastActivityDate="2016-07-07T14:41:20.867" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13485" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13477" CreationDate="2016-07-07T15:50:40.467" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Obviously, this is not a direct answer to the question asked... but an outside the box alternative.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know if this is the same world-wide, however, in the UK at least - a physical paper receipt is not a legal requirement in order to return goods.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All that is required is &lt;strong&gt;proof of purchase&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This could be a bank or credit card statement containing the appropriate transaction. A redacted copy/scan/print is usually acceptable, in the interest of privacy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is most apparent when returning goods bought online, as both parties usually still have access to the transaction data already, but equally applies to in-store purchases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-07-07T15:50:40.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13486" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2016-07-07T18:10:23.853" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My mom would do this but BE VERY FREAKING CAREFUL I CAN NOT STRESS THAT ENOUGH but she would turn on the stove and place the negative side and leave it there for a couple of minutes (My parents don't  use lithium batteries so be careful) and take them off to cool but sometimes it doesn't work or it will work for a couple of minutes. My least time was probably 5 minutes and the longest was a week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also we only use Duracell A and Duracell AA batteries &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15736" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2018-01-07T18:39:20.437" LastActivityDate="2018-01-07T18:39:20.437" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13487" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-08T01:14:32.343" Score="6" ViewCount="6250" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_single-lens_reflex_camera&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;DSLR&lt;/a&gt; camera (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Canon EOS&lt;/a&gt;) + &lt;strong&gt;no&lt;/strong&gt; tripod&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Latest commercial version of Adobe Acrobat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A computer with Internet connection&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Frugal character&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also own a physically printed and bound book of over 600 pages I would like to convert to PDF.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are methods/technologies/software features I can use to accomplish this&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;without buying any new hardware (no extra physical tools one wouldn't have lying around the house)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;without destroying the book&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;with as little time and effort as possible&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additional information (rather: clarifications) from reactions I've gotten:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It's my book. I'm not going to sell or give away the copy. Not planning anything illegal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having the end result pleasantly readable on digital screens is the striving.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The point is to make heavy/clunky books portable. Nobody wants to open (nor carry) 600-page books onto planes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_character_recognition&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;OCR&lt;/a&gt; is not a requisite -- even if it was, I can do that with Adobe Acrobat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13314" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2016-07-12T06:03:33.167" LastActivityDate="2019-01-05T07:28:34.497" Title="How would one digitize a thick book into a PDF version in the most time-efficient way, using only a camera and a computer?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;books&gt;&lt;reading&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13488" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6164" CreationDate="2016-07-08T03:27:50.430" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a water pick I got mine for 30$ at Walmart I have only charged it once and haven't charged it aging it's worth it &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15744" LastActivityDate="2016-07-08T03:27:50.430" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13489" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13492" CreationDate="2016-07-08T13:05:13.717" Score="3" ViewCount="202" Body="&lt;p&gt;My mother always would ask for another person in order to fold sheets after ironing them. Now that I live alone, I have great difficulty in doing that and usually I end up with terrible results. Is there a way that I can do it alone and have nicely folded sheets?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2017-11-01T19:42:45.020" Title="How to fold sheets after ironing?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13490" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13487" CreationDate="2016-07-08T15:03:18.187" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can convert your book to a PDF in about as much time as it will take you to read it through, maybe a bit longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will need a sheet of glass to hold the book, spread open, facing downward.&#xA;Photograph the book through a sheet of glass to keep the spread pages flat. The glass becomes the subject image plane.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kgvnw.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kgvnwm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Here&amp;#39;s a diagram&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your camera will face toward the open book reflected in a mirror placed at 45° to the surface of the glass from beneath the glass. The mirror, although not first surface, should not have objectionable reflections when it is aligned. Using this set-up allows you the maximum amount of freedom to move things independent of one another.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, you can put the glass &quot;image plane&quot; between supports such as an inverted stool using the legs to support the glass sheet. The camera will lie on its back facing directly upward (without a mirror).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Light the book page spread from either side of the camera at 45° to the surface of the glass to avoid glare and reflections. This is standard lighting for copy work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the glass you will put marks to align the book after you lift the book to turn the page after each shot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the capture, you would import, crop, and paginate your page series for reading.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The set-up while simple will take you some time to align and test. Your biggest challenge will be the counterintuitive positioning of the lighting to be even. You will need a means of making your set-up solid enough (tripod/duct tape, etc.) to remain in alignment throughout the project.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A shutter release will be handy. A tripod will be handy. Maybe you can borrow or rent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason for doing this &quot;upside down&quot; is to compensate for the different thicknesses of each side of the book as you progress through it. The middle is no problem since the thicknesses are the same at that point. The weight of the book will keep it flat most of the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Optimal lighting will be even on either side of the book facing upward toward the centre of the page spread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck, You probably won't try to do this twice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2016-07-15T23:23:43.803" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T23:23:43.803" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13482" CreationDate="2016-07-08T16:33:14.553" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are glow-in-the-dark materials that can be cut into key-cap size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Print the letter on each with a fine tip permanent marker to keep your fingers free from the inked mark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The glow should help you find the right key in the dark for a little while after the lights are off. Some materials and colours are visible longer than others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-08T16:33:14.553" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13492" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13489" CreationDate="2016-07-08T17:00:34.420" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;After the sheet is ironed flat, gather the four corners in one hand while using your free hand to pull the folds with a bit of tension. This makes the sheet 1/4 its spread size. Grip the sheet in this way and shake to set the folds. Place the quartered sheet on your bed and continue to fold it gathering the sides until you have the desired folded size.&#xA;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;&amp;lt; —————— &amp;gt;&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GeTFH.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GeTFH.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most all sheets have a trim or different treatment for the head-end and for the foot of the bed-end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to start is by putting the two corners of the head-end together, overlapping them precisely and holding them together with your strong hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Work you way along the length of the sheet until you get to the other end and do the same thing without letting go of the two corners you have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Match the four corners as shown in the diagram or if the sheet has become twisted straighten it out at this point and gather the four corners. Hold them tightly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With your free hand, pull the folds out, straightening them. Let the sheet hang so that you can grip along the top to shake it, setting the folds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the diagram, I'd be holding the corners with my right hand and using my left to pull the top of the sheet taught in the direction of the arrows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will look similar to the diagram only more carefully aligned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-07-09T23:32:18.307" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13493" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2016-07-08T17:24:17.553" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;A NYLON comb&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; makes a great, easy-to-find, and effective ice scraper in a pinch. Nylon is strong and does not damage the parts of the car that you might hit while you work. No pots of hot or boiling water, electricity, or chemicals needed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you're finished, you can still use it to smooth your coif after the workout. : )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;FYI: Born in Maine, I live in Montreal, Canada where salt water freezes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-08T17:29:47.913" LastActivityDate="2016-07-08T17:29:47.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13495" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7546" CreationDate="2016-07-08T20:10:18.703" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Banks and financial institutions prefer the miserly thin line you dislike.&lt;br/&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Forgers&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; love thick lines that disguise small irregularities in a bogus signature. It's VERY difficult to forge a signature using a fine-lined writing instrument such as a ball-pointed pen.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Stop into a bank branch and use one of their pens next time you need to sign your John Bull. It won't cost you a pence and you're assured of using the proper tool.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Signature authentication is not there for legibility or aesthetics. It's there to spot differences and irregularities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-08T20:16:50.840" LastActivityDate="2016-07-08T20:16:50.840" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13496" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13489" CreationDate="2016-07-08T21:49:33.157" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can spread a sheet out flat on the bed, and fold it over itself at your own pace, using the bed as your &quot;helper&quot; in lieu of another person.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-07-08T21:49:33.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="66" CreationDate="2016-07-09T00:17:55.980" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just use a window squeegee. Five seconds and the mirror is dry. Fits nicely below the sink. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15752" LastActivityDate="2016-07-09T00:17:55.980" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13482" CreationDate="2016-07-09T13:19:36.443" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Found &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/GEW2HjCn0vk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt; hack of how to create a backlight for your keyboard using USB el-wire - very helpful!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The demonstration uses a desktop keyboard, but instructions indicate same method and recommendations can apply to a laptop keyboard, as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;USB el-wire offered in variety of colors at CoolGlow.com for ~$16.00 @ 3 yds.  Amazon offers 10 ft. @ ~$10.00.  You can also search the internet for  &quot;USB el-wire&quot; for more options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13193" LastActivityDate="2016-07-09T13:19:36.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13500" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-09T17:34:57.353" Score="0" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;So it's summertime now, and it's gettin' real hot where I live ! What do you do to cool down the room, or just stop being hot, without having to spend hundred of dollars on air conditioning ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest that everybody who knows a solution post it as an answer, so we can fight the heat together !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15759" LastActivityDate="2016-07-09T17:40:04.897" Title="How to fight the heat during summertime?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-07-09T20:28:10.467" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13500" CreationDate="2016-07-09T17:40:04.897" Score="0" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Wet your body&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pour some (cold) water on your arms, legs, face and neck. This way, when the water will evaporate, it will take energy from your body and you will feel cold, just like when you come out of a swimming pool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only problem with this method is that you'll have to repeat it every 5-10 minutes. I suggest that you always keep a bucket of water and a towel close to you, so you don't have to go to the tap nonstop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15759" LastActivityDate="2016-07-09T17:40:04.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13502" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-09T22:33:23.480" Score="1" ViewCount="195" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm trying to turn down the noise in whatever environment I am using some earplugs I got from Amazon. It has the best rating compared to it's comfortability. Even as this is so, I can still hear noise from around me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I add another layer, like let's say, an &lt;em&gt;ear protector&lt;/em&gt;(like the ones you see people wearing when they go out shooting), will that decrease the noise compared to what I am hearing right now with only the earplugs alone? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5166" LastActivityDate="2016-07-11T07:32:13.740" Title="Turn down the noise" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-07-11T14:35:46.243" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13502" CreationDate="2016-07-10T02:49:28.257" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes. You will get less noise by using both of them together in combination.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sound, as you recall from high-school science, is the differences of air pressure produced by a moving mass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An air-pressure wave pushes on our ear drum and produces the sensation we call sound. Big differences produce loud sounds and small differences, soft sounds. If we don't like the sound, we call it noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ear plugs can partially block the air pressure that enters our ear canal. Nothing is perfect. The more effective the block, the better the ear plugs reduce the pressure difference. We experience a reduction in volume since the seal isn't perfect and the insulation of the plug isn't perfect either. Let's say the plugs reduce the sound by one half.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ear protectors surround the ear with sound deadening insulation inside a cup that fits over each ear. Let's say the protectors also reduce the sound by one half.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each device cuts the pressure by half. Together the two will reduce the sound pressure waves by half of a half. That's equal to one-quarter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sound insulation is additive. You can multiply the sound deadening numbers to find out the sound deadening capabilities of them in combination.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The kind people at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.explainthatstuff.com/soundlevelmeters.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;explainthatstuff.com&lt;/a&gt; go into the details with more detail about the mathematical relationship when you combine materials.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-11T07:32:13.740" LastActivityDate="2016-07-11T07:32:13.740" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13465" CreationDate="2016-07-10T09:53:39.210" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some pens have a clearly visible ventilation hole. I have had success blowing into this hole while scribbling.  Choose your spectators carefully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user15769" LastActivityDate="2016-07-10T09:53:39.210" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13505" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13506" CreationDate="2016-07-10T11:03:15.143" Score="1" ViewCount="747" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have Steelseries Prism Elite headset &#xA;Any idea how to fix ear cups fake leather, its slowly going to loose?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hard to explain, heres  to images how it should be and hows it now. Both ear cups are having same issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have been thinking just to rip partially foam off, put some glue and then the leather. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://imgur.com/a/iSfJ8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://imgur.com/a/iSfJ8&lt;/a&gt; &amp;lt;-- images&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12130" LastActivityDate="2016-07-10T15:20:02.163" Title="Fix ear cup foam and leather" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13506" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13505" CreationDate="2016-07-10T15:02:48.060" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way the cover edge is cut (in VVVVV shape), shows is not glued into the cup—it's a &quot;press-fit&quot; which means it is held in place between two plastic pieces inside the cup by pressure. There's no glue normally used for assembly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I see &lt;em&gt;NO&lt;/em&gt; trace of glue in your photos (which are &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; good, by the way).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem appears to be due to a fault in manufacturing. I think you have a &quot;&lt;em&gt;lemon&lt;/em&gt;.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They should be replaced by the manufacturer &lt;em&gt;for free&lt;/em&gt;. When you return the set, tell them they &quot;came apart.&quot; This is not an uncommon problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise they look in great condition which strengthens my opinion. There is no sign of mis-use or abuse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important:&lt;/strong&gt; Find out &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; you attempt to repair them or the manufacturer could deny responsibility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-10T15:20:02.163" LastActivityDate="2016-07-10T15:20:02.163" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13507" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7330" CreationDate="2016-07-10T15:44:40.570" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I do is place 4 tiny rubber bands around the handle and each time I use I remove one. I hate going to shower and find I have a dull razor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15772" LastActivityDate="2016-07-10T15:44:40.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13510" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13502" CreationDate="2016-07-11T02:14:57.333" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yes,&lt;/strong&gt; as you observed with shooters, layering your hearing protection is a common (and effective) way to increase your level of hearing protection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requires that all safety devices used for noise reduction be labeled with a noise reduction rating (NRR) to quantify their effectiveness. Even though NRR is expressed in decibels (dB), it is important to understand that hearing protectors DO NOT reduce the surrounding levels by that amount. You can do the math (see below&lt;sup&gt;&lt;sup&gt;(1)&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;), but for the sake of this post, know that the higher the NRR number, the greater the capacity for noise reduction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Layering Noise Reduction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are layering you hearing protection, it's also important to note that layering noise protection is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; additive (i.e. 33 dB + 29 dB ≠ 62 dB reduction), nor is the noise reduced by a fixed percentage. The exact math is outside the scope of this post, but with your average safety device (with an NRR of about 20-33db), the math will work out to about 5 dB reduction with a second layer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;sup&gt;(1)&lt;/sup&gt; For anyone interested in the measurements:&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;OSHA&lt;/a&gt; defines what noise levels warrant hearing protection to assure safe working conditions. Excessive noise is generally defined as &lt;strong&gt;exposure to 85 or more decibels of sound over an 8 hour period.&lt;/strong&gt; But if the ambient noise &lt;em&gt;exceeds&lt;/em&gt; those levels, the amount of time until damage can occur will &lt;em&gt;decrease.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/odiZm.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To calculate the noise reduction, you can get a pretty good approximation by taking the NRR rating, subtract 7, and then divide by 2. For example, if you have a piece of machinery operating at 110 dB with hearing protection rated at 33 NRR, the reduction would look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;110 dB - (33 - 7) / 2&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  110 dB - 13&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  &lt;strong&gt;= 97 dB&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can then use the chart above to determine if addition noise protection is &lt;em&gt;necessary.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's obviously little downside to being overly conservative when it comes to protecting your hearing. I tend to use it even if I don't absolutely &lt;em&gt;need&lt;/em&gt; it; it's just a good habit. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are occasionally working with something &lt;em&gt;particularly&lt;/em&gt; loud, you can double up the methods of protection&amp;hellip; but if you do this often, it is best to just buy one, convenient piece of protection that will handle those levels. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are concerned about blocking out the &quot;normal&quot; noises as a matter of safety (communicating with people, hearing alarms, etc), then you might want to consider investing in some good &lt;strong&gt;electronic ear protection&lt;/strong&gt; (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=electronic+ear+protection&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;search&lt;/a&gt;). Devices like these will provide an effective reduction of &lt;em&gt;loud&lt;/em&gt; noises while allowing (or even &lt;em&gt;amplifying&lt;/em&gt;) the normal sounds you might want to hear. That's pretty cool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use electronic hearing protection almost exclusively. When I am working with loud equipment (or things that go &amp;lt;boom&gt;), I want to be able to hear the things going on around me. When the equipment goes off, I don't have to remove my hearing protection or remember to put it back on again. When it starts to get noisy, it's just there. And I like to assure that I can continue to communicate normally with the people or things around me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-07-11T02:28:08.733" LastActivityDate="2016-07-11T02:28:08.733" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13511" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13512" CreationDate="2016-07-11T05:04:44.320" Score="1" ViewCount="2837" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was painting and I got some black color &lt;strong&gt;poster color&lt;/strong&gt; on one of my white jeans. The stain is pretty visible and after washing the jeans, it was still there. Getting rid of the jeans is not an option. &lt;strong&gt;How to Remove Black Color Stains from White Jeans&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15755" LastActivityDate="2016-07-12T13:04:24.110" Title="How to Remove Colour Stains from Clothes" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13511" CreationDate="2016-07-11T05:21:08.797" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It takes &quot;elbow grease&quot;: a lot of gentle rubbing with detergent and a toothbrush, assuming the color is water based. Scrub with the grain of the material and at 90 degrees, to remove insoluble particles. If this is solvent based, you'll need an organic solvent such as naphtha or bug &amp;amp; tar remover with xylene or toluene. Be careful, those are flammable and a bit toxic!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-07-11T05:21:08.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13515" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2016-07-11T15:15:45.100" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I stupidly used masking tape to stick SD cards to my desktop so I wouldn't misplaced them. Only meant to leave it for a day or two, but a month later when I  was ready to use them there was tape residue on the cards and desktop border. WD40 on a cotton ball wiped the residue off the cards without and desktop with no damage to either. And it was instantaneous!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15782" LastActivityDate="2016-07-11T15:15:45.100" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13516" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13518" CreationDate="2016-07-11T15:43:33.237" Score="3" ViewCount="3140" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have my cell phone set to vibrate at work. I keep it on my desk, in my peripheral vision so I can either see the screen light up, or hear/feel a weak vibration in case I'm staring too hard into my monitor and don't notice the screen.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My last phone was great. The vibration was nice and soft. Noticeable by me 95% of the time, and unlikely to go beyond my cubicle. If I did happen to miss the vibrate, it had a neat LED that kept blinking. I had the phone on a small notepad which helped dampen the vibration noise across the desk.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On my new phone (Samsung Galaxy J7), the vibrate is &lt;strong&gt;loud&lt;/strong&gt;, even in a case and on the notepad (which helps, but negligibly. A small paperback book has proven a little better, but I don't think much more will help). I'm pretty sure it's able to be heard over my cubicle walls, using the same method as with my previous phone. Unfortunately, this new phone does not have a notification LED so I've resorted to an app to turn the screen on when I get a notification. However, I may still miss this when concentrating on work as it only stays on for ~5-10sec. So a soft vibrate is even more desirable in case I don't notice the screen display and there is no LED to continuously remind me.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not want to keep my phone in my pocket as I obviously cannot see the screen, cannot always feel it vibrate, and it's a hassle to bring it in and out every time I just need to check something or respond to a text. Is there a way to muffle my phone, yet keep it on the surface of my desk around me?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7899" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T18:32:28.957" Title="Muffling phone vibration at work" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13516" CreationDate="2016-07-11T16:21:00.313" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The Samsung Galaxy models can change the intensity of the vibration through the settings menu.  I don't have your specific phone, but it should be located somewhere in Settings. According to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.androidcentral.com/how-change-vibration-settings-samsung-galaxy-s7&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this forum on Android Central&lt;/a&gt;, you can change vibration intensity by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Swiping down from the top of the screen, revealing the notification shade.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tapping on the settings button in the top right corner.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tapping on the Sounds and Vibration Button.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fB1F8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fB1F8m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; (Image from androidcentral.com)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Swiping down to reveal the notification shade.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tap on settings -&gt; sounds and vibration.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tap on vibration intensity.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/46WVj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/46WVjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From this screen you can adjust vibration in three categories: Incoming call, Notifications, and Vibration Feedback (when you tap on the screen). Move a corresponding slider left to decrease vibration intensity or right to increase it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5315" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T09:33:49.130" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T09:33:49.130" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13518" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13516" CreationDate="2016-07-11T21:48:24.250" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps you could try a square of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-4-1-2-in-x-6-in-Heavy-Duty-Self-Adhesive-Felt-Blankets-2-per-Pack-49950/203661133&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;felt&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/p/Powermate-4-in-x-4-in-x-1-2-in-Vibration-Isolator-094-0137RP/202593096&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;rubber&lt;/a&gt; underneath your phone. A thick piece of felt would be my top choice, as it's used for sound dampening frequently.  It should still emit enough of a buzz that you would feel it, but it wouldn't disturb your office mates.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't care about how it looks on your desk, you could always try a folded up washcloth, or a microfiber rag.  Btw, you can find any of those items at a local hardware store, I just included the home depot links as examples. Hope this helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6747" LastActivityDate="2016-07-11T21:48:24.250" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13520" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11204" CreationDate="2016-07-12T05:11:18.047" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't use grocery shopping bags.  They are HDPE, not LDPE. I'm not sure about ldpe but nothing sticks to hdpe.&#xA;If you are sure it is ldpe then try the plastic welding or gorilla glue for plastic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15787" LastActivityDate="2016-07-12T05:11:18.047" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13511" CreationDate="2016-07-12T13:04:24.110" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Too late for this time; but, getting the pants to a professional cleaner ASAP is the best first option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you've let the pants dry before you have completely removed the stain, there's a good chance you will &lt;em&gt;never&lt;/em&gt; get the paint out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you start, it's important to find out what the material is that you want to remove. Read the label and note what the stuff is made of and the manufacturer's coordinates. Contact the manufacturer for what to use and how to treat your pants. Most of the time, they can advise you what to do and how to do it. No? Then do as much research on the Web as you can. Don't accept the first answers but compare answers for the ones that seem to make sense and are in agreement with each other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you've already washed the pants and the stain reappears in a different colour stain (brown, say) appears before drying, drying will &lt;em&gt;set&lt;/em&gt; (make it permanent) the stain remaining. It's probably the paint &quot;vehicle&quot; (the liquid stuff that the pigment has been mixed in) causing the stain. If the stain is the same colour, continue with a second treatment, and maybe a third. Rinse liberally with water to remove particle rather than scrubbing them into the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Scrubbing one part of your pants will damage the area so don't rub hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Only dry the pants if the stain is not visible when wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If (when) your efforts to remove the stain are not successful, permanent white laundry markers are available that might work to cover the remaining stain. Apply the white dye by daubing the pen rather than rubbing back-and-forth. You want the white to sink into the fibres thoroughly. Let the marker dry completely for maximum effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you were wearing black pants, Murphy's Law states that you would have been trying to remove white poster colour instead. Sometimes, you just can't win.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-12T13:04:24.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7238" CreationDate="2016-07-13T07:18:52.183" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a long time camper and backpacker and have always kept my matches in a small plastic water proof container. Right now they are in an old prescription bottle. If/when the striker strip wears out or gets otherwise damaged I just add a small strip of fine sandpaper attached to a popsicle stick into the container. Easy, light weight and it works really well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15806" LastActivityDate="2016-07-13T07:18:52.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13524" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2016-07-13T07:48:52.440" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lather up with a bit of soap then run both hands along the faucet. This will remove the smell of garlic and onions. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15806" LastActivityDate="2016-07-13T07:48:52.440" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13528" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="138" CreationDate="2016-07-13T12:03:27.860" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a long thin candle (often called a &quot;taper&quot;).  These are made in lengths up to a foot (30 cm), and can reach far down inside the glass of a poured candle like the one in the photo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-07-13T12:03:27.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13529" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-13T12:54:21.227" Score="1" ViewCount="17270" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to color water white/cloudy/milky, so that it disperses light nicely. I have tried to dissolve soap in it, which worked very well, but the dissolved particles sink down after half a day and the effect is gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any better ideas than buying food color (since we're talking about a life hack)? The fluid should also not be prone to molding, which I guess will happen when milk is used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10349" LastEditorUserId="10349" LastEditDate="2016-07-13T14:42:55.863" LastActivityDate="2020-05-07T10:10:56.653" Title="How to color water milky/white, - non-molding, non-sinking?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;color&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13530" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13529" CreationDate="2016-07-13T13:49:22.777" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Anything you can suspend in water that will look white will be a particulate of some kind (like paint pigment).  Any particulate larger than colloidal size will fall out of suspension over time.  Dyes will stay dissolved (as food coloring will) but dyes don't have the property of reflection, so can't look white.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best I can suggest is colloidal chalk, which is produced by a reaction between lime water and carbon dioxide.  Children's chemistry sets used to include instructions on how to make lime water, and you can blow your breath through the solution to provide the carbon dioxide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative solution would be to find a way to recirculate the water, so that whatever you suspend (water color pigment, for instance) will stay suspended rather than settling out.  An aquarium pump and airstone is one option.  You will surely have trouble, over time, with algae growth that will turn your pretty white water green, brown, or reddish, but there are algicides you can add to the water to slow or prevent this (they're sold for fountains, to keep them from filling with pond scum, and for water beds).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-07-13T13:49:22.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13531" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13529" CreationDate="2016-07-13T15:10:29.580" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try adding something to milk to sterilize it. Household bleach may work, but may also turn it clear (bleach turns coloured things white, but I'm not cure if it turns white things clear). Campden tablets (sodium metabisulfite) as used by homebrewers for sterililising might be a better choice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You didn't say what you need this for, so I don't know if it has to be a liquid or just look like a liquid. I have heard that food photographers will use PVA glue instead of real milk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-07-13T15:10:29.580" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13529" CreationDate="2016-07-13T15:25:26.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Commenting on another answer gave me the idea to use an anis spirit (ouzo, sambuca, pastis, raki) mixed with water. The ouzo-effect results in a milky solution which, according to the Wikipedia article, is very stable due to the small particle size in the range of microns and the chemical interplay. I will try this (and suggestions in the other answers) out and update the answer (comment on answers).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10349" LastActivityDate="2016-07-13T15:25:26.837" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13533" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13529" CreationDate="2016-07-13T16:44:07.027" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The stuff only has to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;look&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; milky; not &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;be&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; milky to achieve your goal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I shoot liquids for advertising that I want to glow (or look like they do) such as a glass of frosty beer or a jar of marmalade jam, etc, I put a reflector card behind the subject and let the light show through the liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using this technique allows me to vary the lighting in a very controlled way that mixing unknown substances don't. If your liquid stuff is too thick or too thin you won't achieve the effect you're striving for. All you have to do is slightly angle the reflectors for each test tube or flask in your set-up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product photographers have been doing this for years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you choose the colours for the card reflectors, you can get any colours you want sitting right next to each other. Green next to fluorescent red is easy to achieve this way without using coloured liquids at all. For white, use a white card. For blue, use a blue one, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trim the cards carefully so they don't show.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;LED lights &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;are&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; adjustable but you'll find the stray light hard to harness. Different hues of stray light will mix giving you neutrals which will diminish your intended effect. You'll see the problems in the final shot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you were shooting functional props for motion pictures, your way would be necessary due to handling by the talent, angles for shots would be uncontrolled, and the lighting problems for that situation are difficult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-13T16:44:07.027" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13535" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11313" CreationDate="2016-07-14T07:22:56.530" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A quick solution for that one pimple that pops up, put a dab of toothpaste on it before going to bed, by morning it should be well on its way to healing.Not gel toothpaste , but pasty paste. This is not for a face full of pimples, just an occasional one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15827" LastActivityDate="2016-07-14T07:22:56.530" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-07-14T07:22:56.530" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13537" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-14T19:03:16.663" Score="12" ViewCount="2647" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of my favorite alcoholic beverages (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.baileys.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Baileys Irish Cream&lt;/a&gt;) comes in bottles which are completely black. The bottle is so opaque you can't see the content even when holding it in front of a strong light source. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with that is that this makes it really hard to tell how much is left in the bottle. It's also hard to estimate by weight because the bottle itself is quite heavy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a quick and easy way to estimate how much is left in the bottle without being able to look into it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1807" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-07-15T17:09:54.657" LastActivityDate="2020-12-29T09:20:16.203" Title="How can you estimate the fill-state of an opaque bottle?" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;&lt;liquids&gt;" AnswerCount="14" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2016-07-14T19:47:40.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I parked outside I would drape a towel over the driver side of the windshield. Even if it rains and freezes, the fabric will not freeze to the glass, and will keep condensation from forming and turning to ice on the glass. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12571" LastActivityDate="2016-07-14T19:47:40.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13539" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2016-07-14T19:57:07.003" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you first buy it, you could transfer it to a clear glass bottle. It won't be as attractive as the bottle it comes in, but it would definitely solve the issue!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(You could always print out a Bailey's label and attach it to your clear glass bottle, so it still has a good appearance.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-07-14T19:57:07.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6706" CreationDate="2016-07-15T01:50:41.800" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well! It all depends on the nature at which the bone is stuck to your throat, and its distance from your mouth. For me, after taking a full orange, I tried reaching it carefully with my index finger, as it was close to my salivary gland, and it came off without stress. Well I think you should also try to see if you can reach it with your finger, I wouldn't advice the use of anything other than the finger. Using your Finger helps you to be more careful, than when you use other objects. If it doesn't work for you, I guess you gonna have to try other given methods then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15839" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T01:50:41.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13542" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2016-07-15T02:58:10.643" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a long straw or chopstick to help measure the contents of your opaque bottle. It will need to be longer than the bottle is tall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Insert the stick into the mouth of the bottle. While a chopstick will allows you to more easily tell where the wetness in the bottle is, a straw will require you to remove it fast enough that the drops are still clinging to the side of the straw (I am assuming that the straw will be made of nylon or plastic).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A variation of this technique uses a weight on a string. The weight will need to be heavy enough to make a sound when it bottoms out so that you can get an accurate measurement. Use something that is safe, not lead sinkers used for fishing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Update&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As noted by Ghost in the comments, you can form a seal around the top of the straw after it bottoms out. Remove the straw with the seal in place, bringing the liquid with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-07-15T15:33:00.663" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T15:33:00.663" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13545" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-15T06:22:04.183" Score="1" ViewCount="98" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a heavy sleeper, but usually wake up to my iPhone alarm. I consistently sleep through it when my air conditioner is on. I can't sleep without the AC.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We're in a heatwave and I'm not going to be able to buy a different, louder alarm clock in the next few days. I've tried max volume and sleeping with my phone near my face.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I use my air conditioner and be jolted by my alarm in the morning?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15840" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T14:39:31.383" Title="How to make alarm audible over air conditioner?" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2016-07-15T07:57:47.307" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;Blow across the top of the bottle like a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jug_(instrument)&quot;&gt;jug in a jug band&lt;/a&gt;. If the noise is high, the bottle is full. If the noise is low, the bottle is empty. In between, the bottle is in between. Over time, when you listen to the various sounds your bottle makes, you can get a feel for how full it is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps save a completely empty bottle to compare the sound that indicates you'll need to head to buy more Bailys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you were very serious about this, you can plot a frequency vs liquid graph.  To do this, take an old empty bottle that is that same as the one you want to measure, and:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add 100 mL of water to the bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blow into the bottle to hear the noise&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Match the sound your bottle makes with the &lt;a href=&quot;http://onlinetonegenerator.com&quot;&gt;online tone generator&lt;/a&gt; to determine the sound's frequency.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make a chart with frequency you found in #3 under the &quot;x&quot; and &quot;100 mL&quot; under a &quot;y&quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Return to step #1 until the bottle is full!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make a graph with frequency on the x axis and the liquid volume on the y axis, and then post it on your refrigerator or near where you store your opaque bottle. Then, when you want to determine how full(empty) your Bailey's is, just blow in your bottle consult the graph.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastEditorUserId="15323" LastEditDate="2016-07-15T08:05:48.590" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T08:05:48.590" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2016-07-15T08:03:21.383" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tap the side of the bottle with your knuckle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sound changes slightly if you tap against liquid as against air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, tap repeatedly moving your knuckle from the bottom up, when the note changes, that is the liquid level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T08:03:21.383" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13549" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13553" CreationDate="2016-07-15T10:37:48.107" Score="5" ViewCount="22235" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have bought a new car. For keeping gods grace, we use to fix our favorite deity's idol on cars dashboard. &#xA;Thus I tried to fix one whose picture I am attaching below.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hhGEB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hhGEBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is, since idol is made up of a wax material, I can't use severe adhesive material.&#xA;So I used wax itself to stick it to dash board. But it melts down when cars is exposed to sun constantly.&#xA;So can anyone suggest me a method to fix idol sternly to dashboard? Please note strong adhesives can harm idol too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2016-07-15T23:20:18.413" LastActivityDate="2016-07-18T17:06:47.260" Title="How to permanently fix deity's idol on car dashboard?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13550" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11587" CreationDate="2016-07-15T10:57:47.047" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is very often that the ball point pen that we purchase may not be having smooth ink flow. So I usually rub it against window pane, until I am satisfied. Window pane I meant is shown below. Also do remember to clean it if ink is present on glass. This heats up nib of pen and the related portion of solid ink if any present.Thus making flow of ink smoother.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uF5FR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uF5FR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T10:57:47.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13549" CreationDate="2016-07-15T11:09:49.800" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a start, if your car sits in direct sun for an hour or more with the windows closed, it's likely the interior will get hot enough to melt the idol, never mind the wax used to adhere it to the dashboard.  Further, there are few if any adhesives other than wax that will stick to wax.  The only one I know that's likely to work is RTV silicone, the kind that smells like vinegar while it cures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming there isn't some significance to the material of the idol, you should probably first get a more durable idol, made of a hard plastic like polystyrene or acrylic.  Either of these materials can be glued with cyanoacrylate (&quot;super glue&quot;) or polyurethane cement (&quot;Gorilla Glue&quot;), assuming your dash material is compatible with those adhesives (it most likely is).  These plastics are still subject to warping in the temperatures of a car interior in the sun, but will stand up much better than wax or the waxy feeling polyethylene.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T11:09:49.800" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13552" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2016-07-15T11:42:36.467" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;With the bottle closed, give it a good shake.  With a little practice, you can estimate how much is left by the sound and feel of the sloshing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method won't be as accurate as a weight measurement on a good scale, but it will be more accurate than gaging the weight by feel alone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, this is not a good method to use with carbonated liquids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T11:42:36.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13553" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13549" CreationDate="2016-07-15T14:13:41.880" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than fixing your effigy to the car dashboard directly, you can securely affix a small tray, cup, or other attractive protective container that it can sit in safely and be displayed prominently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A good container will be a snug-enough fit that doesn't need any adhesive to hold the effigy itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you cannot find a perfect fit, you can use plasticine to hold the idol on its platform for proud display.&lt;br/&gt;Children use plasticine (modeling clay) to make shapes to play with. You can get in most any toy store. Use small amounts of it to discreetly hold the effigy to the platform securely for as long as you want. Plasticine is safe for children, comes in many different colours, does no damage to anything it touches, doesn't melt in the heat, and doesn't change (harden or soften) over the time you will own your car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may discover that using the plasticine alone to hold the idol, you do not need anything else, in fact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-18T17:06:47.260" LastActivityDate="2016-07-18T17:06:47.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13545" CreationDate="2016-07-15T14:39:31.383" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put your iPhone™ in a cup beside you. The cup will act as a directional amplifier to make the sound &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;seem louder and directional&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Point the cup toward where your head is for maximum effect. Maybe that will do the trick. You may have to experiment a bit to find the optimal position for the cup/glass and your iPhone™.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T14:39:31.383" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2016-07-15T14:42:59.227" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you keep the bottle in the refrigerator like my wife does, when you take it out&lt;br/&gt; the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;condensation on the side of the bottle&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will tell you the level exactly within a few minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a rush? Breathe on the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-19T23:24:31.030" LastActivityDate="2016-07-19T23:24:31.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13556" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13557" CreationDate="2016-07-15T14:48:01.703" Score="3" ViewCount="184" Body="&lt;p&gt;My SO built a custom electric car which has a large high voltage battery pack in the trunk. We occasionally take it to fun local car shows. The battery pack generates a lot of interest so we like to display it. I always get a little nervous because these are family events with lots of little kids so I end up hovering making sure none of the kids try to touch. (The batteries look like bright blue legos and are eye level for 5-6 year olds). We put up no touching signs but I'm looking for better ideas to &quot;people-proof&quot; it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T01:23:18.723" Title="How to safely display an electric car's battery pack at a car show?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13556" CreationDate="2016-07-15T14:57:58.050" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Display your battery pack through a window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A sheet of rigid plexiglass will be transparent enough to see everything but stop anything from touching the dangerous parts of the display.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, you can attach notes, arrows, and other marks to make the display more informative.&lt;br/&gt;(I'm a science teacher.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T14:57:58.050" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13558" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11110" CreationDate="2016-07-15T16:13:15.523" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simply take a spoon and scoop them out bit by bit. They will be on the top and close to one edge since they can't negotiate very far in the goo. Rinse and dry the spoon after each scoop to clean it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Did it yesterday to a seven pound plastic pail full of honey. There were some honey worshipers gathered at the edge of the lid where I was sloppy pouring some last time I used the container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the lid on securely to avoid the problem. Rinse off the container to discourage the critters in the future.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T16:13:15.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2016-07-15T16:45:24.553" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Microwaving it for thirty seconds to a minute (depending on an estimation of how much is in it) and taking it out will let you feel where it is warm (the liquid will warm faster) and how high the drink goes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And this is sort of a no-brainer, but couldn't you just pour it into a cup, then back in the bottle to see how much it is?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6586" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T16:45:24.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13560" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13570" CreationDate="2016-07-15T17:21:08.520" Score="9" ViewCount="3901" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have looked and I cannot find an answer to this!&#xA;Is there a quick way I can get water out of my ears after being in the pool without earplugs? I will accept the safest, fastest, and most useful answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6586" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-07-19T00:18:20.473" LastActivityDate="2017-02-09T09:35:13.003" Title="How to get water out of ears?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13560" CreationDate="2016-07-15T18:44:32.180" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use gravity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place your head flat upon a pillow or a towel with your head to one side. Within a few minutes, the water will drain out of its own accord. Then, turn your head to face in the other direction with your other ear down to drain that one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's that simple. It's safer that putting anything into your ear. It works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T18:44:32.180" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13562" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13560" CreationDate="2016-07-15T18:51:33.037" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of my lifeguarding buddies shared this one with me. Just turn your head sideways (so your ear is facing the ground) and jump up and down a couple times. Comes right out, and it works pretty quick, usually on the first jump or two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9396" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T18:51:33.037" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13465" CreationDate="2016-07-15T19:37:34.387" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have tried this and it worked for me.Gel pens have a long tube like structure commonly called the 'refill'.The tip of the tube is occupied by the nib.Many a times I have seen that the nib stops working as it gets easily damged.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This nib can be removed and only the plastic tube with ink is left.Note here,that the nib not just only mean the metallic part but also the plastic casing holding it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use nib of empty refill for replacement&lt;/strong&gt; :- You can remove the nib of the non working gel pen you are talking about with your hands or by some sort of instruments by tilting it left and right and slowly pulling it up.It is better if you do it in a washbasin.Also remember to hold the tube horizontal,for the viscous ink wont flow away.Now take another empty refill,take out its nib in the same way and insert it in the desired refill.Before that,make sure to check the compatibility of the nib of this empty refill with the one you opened.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can use alcohol as it is a good non polar solvent&lt;/strong&gt; :- Alcohol is a good non polar solvent and you can easily dissolve ink in it.So, you can open the nib like I mentioned above,use a dropper and put 1-2 drops of alcohol on it from the tip where there is ink.Shake the refill after closing the nib.If the ink were clogged,it would flow smoothly now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7347" LastEditorUserId="7347" LastEditDate="2016-07-18T14:34:18.157" LastActivityDate="2016-07-18T14:34:18.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13565" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3705" CreationDate="2016-07-15T21:10:23.747" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The seal is being broken by air working its way through the suction cup itself as well as at the edges of the seal. Usually, flexible but also slightly porous materials are used to make suction cups and flexible seal containers and lids. It isn't easy to find an inexpensive material that is both air-tight and flexible enough to hold well for long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One fix would be to treat the suction cup itself to help &quot;plug&quot; the leaky plastic as well as the seal. Many things that you'd think you could use will also soften the cup material and lose the seal strength.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need a long-term solution, consider using a semi-permanent adhesive rather than relying on a mechanical solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T21:10:23.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13566" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2082" CreationDate="2016-07-15T21:21:29.080" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can have my colander. I found a lifehack and don't need mine now.&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt; I use a plate to help drain the water; but, the real hack is&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;HOW&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I put a salad plate &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;into&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; the pasta pot. It is slightly smaller in diameter than the sauce pan by about 10mm. Put it face-down over the pasta before you tip the pot to drain it. The small plate will hold the pasta in place as the water flows past the plate on either side. Hold the pot handle with one hand and use the edge of the lid in your other hand to hold the hot plate from falling out as you tip the pot to drain the water from the sauce pan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not only is this hack &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;much faster&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; than using a colander, it's &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;easier to clean&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; a plate as it has no nooks, crannies, and holes. (Can you tell that I did this a few minutes ago?) Using this method will allow you to pour the water as fast as you wish without losing a single noodle. After you do it once, you won't even have to watch what you're doing. It's physics. It's automatic. I don't use my colander now for anything more than washing vegetables with a spray attachment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's also &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;more efficient&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; than a colander. When you use this method, after you remove the plate the completely drained pasta is left sitting in the sauce pan ready for you to add the sauce, oil, and spices and return directly to the stovetop if you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All done perfectly without losing a noodle in one step without a colander. Try it once and you'll never do it any other way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-08-24T15:34:05.710" LastActivityDate="2016-08-24T15:34:05.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13567" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4018" CreationDate="2016-07-15T22:40:09.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (dampened with water) works very well, and isn't hard on the skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hH4q1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hH4q1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Mr. Clean Magic Eraser&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15849" LastActivityDate="2016-07-15T22:40:09.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13568" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2016-07-16T00:37:30.110" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shake the bottle. Depending on the amount of liquid and its viscosity you will get totally different haptic and acoustic sensations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A full bottle will have a great momentum and makes no sound. A half filled one will show a &quot;delayed&quot; momentum when the liquid splashes against the container and will produce intense sounds.&#xA;A nearly empty one will make different sounds and won't show a noticable &quot;delayed&quot; momentum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This allows for rough and fast estimations, but if properly practised I guess you can feel the content with an error of let's say 20%.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2737" LastActivityDate="2016-07-16T00:37:30.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13569" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4399" CreationDate="2016-07-16T02:12:17.313" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think that the image will clarify your question connect two bucket via a tube. It will exchange cold and hot water in the buckets. The result is that both buckets of water will get heated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sO12b.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sO12b.png&quot; alt=&quot;two bucket heating via one heating rod&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15850" LastEditorUserId="7247" LastEditDate="2016-07-20T08:59:15.843" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T08:59:15.843" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13570" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13560" CreationDate="2016-07-16T03:02:07.923" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://authorityremedies.com/how-to-get-water-out-of-your-ear/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here are some tips for you to get water out of ears&lt;/a&gt;. An easy way is to chew or yawn. If you want to use gravity, there should be some steps: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tilt your head sideways&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the ear that the water got into parallel to the ground&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the palm of your hand against your ear&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press it hard for a couple of seconds&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After that, remove your hand quickly. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fluid will be dislodged by a temporary vacuum that has just formed.&#xA;Remove the water draining from the ear by a cotton ear bud very carefully.&#xA;Note: Do not insert the ear bud in the ear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15851" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-07-16T14:19:57.840" LastActivityDate="2016-07-16T14:19:57.840" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13572" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-16T18:35:51.010" Score="2" ViewCount="1131" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is sort of an odd question, but here it goes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically I want to make a 3D model of my head for a 3D printer. I am following &lt;a href=&quot;http://makezine.com/projects/make-ultimate-guide-to-3d-printing/print-your-head-in-3d/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; guide. In order for the software to accurately recreate a virtual version of me, I need dozens of pictures of the lower and upper part of my head from all angles while I stay in a fixed position. I'm on a university campus and I've only been here for a week, so there's not really anyone I'm comfortable with asking to do this for me. I was hoping the creative people on this site could help me out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to be able to do this without spending money. Both my iPad Mini 4 and my Android phone can take fairly good quality photos. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15856" LastActivityDate="2016-07-22T07:48:20.027" Title="How do I take a 360 degree photo of myself without asking someone else to do it for me?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;photography&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3928" CreationDate="2016-07-16T20:14:21.780" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's not a good idea to coil power cables.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Coiling power cables creates a magnetic field. The more turns and the tighter (neater) the cable is, the stronger the magnetic field.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Data cables have built-in twists to minimize electrical interference from such outside sources. Even so, data cables have more errors when they are near magnetic fields than when there is no magnetic interference. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A disorganized random jumble of cables with no coils is preferable from a data integrity point of view. Jumbles of cables collect dust and dirt and are difficult to clean. They can be a problem when you are trying to troubleshoot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What to do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the whole mess into a clean laundry or garbage bag and tie the bag so that cables are contained. For maintenance, you can dust around and under the bag. Leave only as much cable as you need outside the bag. Long ends can be secured as shown here by others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To find and trace the cables, label both ends of the cables with matching tags by colour, letters, numbers, or names before you start the project to make them easy to locate. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-16T20:14:21.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13574" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13572" CreationDate="2016-07-16T22:59:02.787" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;To do this yourself, you'll need some equipment whether you make or borrow it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll need a swivel chair to sit on, a means of holding your &quot;camera&quot; pointed at you as a tripod does, and a way to trip the shutter button of your &quot;camera&quot; to capture the images from eye-level and from above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your head and shoulders should practically fill the frame.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll take all the photos of yourself while sitting on the chair as you turn your seat on its axis. Two cameras working simultaneously can get the two series at once. One camera will make the two sessions difficult to match; but, it may be possible with varying degrees of success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try to provide a continuous even background for your portrait series. Fix the base of the seat so that you can minimize any movement sideways as you turn. A featureless background will lessen the possibility of the software substituting points from the background for your head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lighting should be even, indirect, and diffuse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shoot enough images (minimum 12 per camera position—more is better) so that enough points to track in each shot can be found in the next shot. The software will &quot;look&quot; for common matching coordinates in each image pair, pair-by-pair. More points that match with minimal change per image will allow finer stitching with better results in the plot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TIP: Put Post-It notes or something similar on the walls at the same height around the room to help you gauge how much to turn your seat and to have something to look at and focus on for more consistent results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's it, simple but definitely NOT easy. Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-16T23:19:36.700" LastActivityDate="2016-07-16T23:19:36.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13575" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13549" CreationDate="2016-07-17T10:03:04.660" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since your deity exhibits such a nice base plate, you can make use of it to fixate it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need something which get's a good grip on the baseplate and which can be fixed on the dashboard itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can mold some sugru around the baseplate of the deity and stick it to a piece of sheet metal. The sheet metal again can be fixed to the dashboard by any adhesive you like to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sugru is so soft I assume it can be cut away easily to free your deity's foot if you want to remove it later. If your deity is really made from wax the sugru shouldn't stick to it. If you want to make sure, you can apply a drop of oil with a cloth to the baseplate of the deity before molding arond the sugru.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2737" LastActivityDate="2016-07-17T10:03:04.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13576" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24" CreationDate="2016-07-17T20:00:17.067" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;An old school method will cool your canned drink instantly. Find a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher, the kind with the big horn on it that projects the gas. Set the can on a surface, preferably outside. Cover it with the fire extinguisher spout and blast it once or twice. It will be ice cold in less than 5 seconds !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15863" LastActivityDate="2016-07-17T20:00:17.067" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13577" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7508" CreationDate="2016-07-18T08:10:30.993" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;IF you already are seeing fruit flies around your bananas, try this to get rid of them quickly:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a glass, fill it about 1/4 - 1/2 full of RED wine.  Wrap the glass in saran (clear plastic wrap) and use a toothpick to poke about a dozen or so holes in the top of the wrap, which will allow access into the cup for fruit flies.  Put the glass with the punctured wrap right next to the bananas, or in any other place in the kitchen that you are seeing the flies.  You may want to use multiple cups.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fruit flies will be VERY attracted to the scent of the red wine.  They will enter the cup through the holes you punched in the top, but will not be able to navigate back out.  I'm not sure why, but this is common for fruit flies.  They cannot get back out of the trap once they get in.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chances are, the fruit flies will not be interested in getting out any way - they will be so attracted to the red wine that they will land in it, drink it, become intoxicated, and drown in the wine.  This is even better than the &quot;Apple Cider Vinegar and Dish Detergent&quot; method of controlling fruit flies.  In fact, I did this just last night, placing 3 cups in the kitchen (we have a HUGE swarm right now due to an undiscovered piece of food getting stuck to the sink drain).  In one cup, I counted about 11 dead fruit flies.  In the second cup, 7.  In the third cup I had 5 dead flies.  I have only seen one or two stragglers in the kitchen since then.  It really works well!  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15872" LastActivityDate="2016-07-18T08:10:30.993" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13578" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13560" CreationDate="2016-07-18T09:30:49.157" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have faced this issue and triggered its solution myself that worked for my friends too.&#xA;Follow these steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move your face 90 degree rightwards so that your chin is directly above your right shoulder.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gently bend down so that air passes through your ear hole and throw the water out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat the above steps for your left ear. If you did not get it on first try, repeat it. The hidden advantage is that it brings back rhythm of breathe for asthma patients.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-07-18T09:30:49.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13579" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-18T11:56:14.147" Score="5" ViewCount="3118" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00F3U4TQS&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-Compact-Keyboard-TrackPoint/dp/B00F3U4TQS/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_i&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use this keyboard on the couch connected to a tablet that is held up in front of me with a tablet holding arm. I use the keyboard on my lap. Sadly the side of the USB that goes into the keyboard is a micro USB that easily gets wiggled/disconnected temporarily which in practice results in the occasional but annoying either disconnect or the cursor moving in a certain direction continuously until I disconnect and reconnect everything. Even moderately slight movements in the micro USB seem to cause. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Been trying to keep the micro USB in with no chance of jiggling with duct tape which helps slightly to decrease the occurrence of the above but still happens with decent frequency  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's a way to deal with this? Perhaps some lifehack-ee clever use of a household object or something obvious I haven't thought of? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11394" LastActivityDate="2020-07-30T05:07:41.227" Title="Hacky way to keep micro USB firmly in place?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13580" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-18T15:51:07.003" Score="4" ViewCount="16876" Body="&lt;p&gt;Help, have already tried an elbow grease spray and have taken off some of paint work through over rubbing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15874" LastEditorUserId="7347" LastEditDate="2016-07-22T03:52:09.570" LastActivityDate="2016-07-22T03:52:09.570" Title="How can I remove hardened masking tape on car surface?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13582" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11607" CreationDate="2016-07-18T18:02:59.837" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Osterizer™ blades exactly fit the standard regular-mouth &quot;Mason&quot; jar dimensions. They were part of the standard sizes agreed upon by manufacturers of canning and food processing equipment back in 1868. This is a &quot;good thing™.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mason™ jars are also known by other names such as Ball, Bocal, Bernadin, Kerr, Crown, Corona, and others. They are commonly available in almost all supermarkets, hardware stores, and garden stores in North America.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place the sharp blades &lt;strong&gt;face-down&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;inside&lt;/em&gt; a small mason preserves jar and screw the rim closed to secure the blades inside safe and clean, nick free. You don't need the insert since the base of the blades is the same size. You can choose to leave it in to cover the bottom of the blender blade assembly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cVg6i.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cVg6i.png&quot; alt=&quot;Nesting blades inside &amp;quot;mason&amp;quot; jar&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a small jar for each of the blades you don't keep in the container itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TIP: You can use &quot;mason&quot; jars on your Osterizer blender directly as the container for your sauces, smoothies, and blends. There's no cleanup of the unnecessary regular glass pitcher-jar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-19T14:39:43.017" LastActivityDate="2016-07-19T14:39:43.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13584" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13560" CreationDate="2016-07-18T18:10:05.647" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A hair dryer should evaporate the water. Just point it at your ear at the warmest heat setting you can handle (which might not be very warm!!), and let the air blow into your ear for a few minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful that the sound of the hair dryer's motor, or just the wind rushing into your ear, is not too loud, because that could either leave you with a ringing ear or possibly even damage your eardrum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-07-18T18:10:05.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13585" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13580" CreationDate="2016-07-18T20:45:13.567" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try something like the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spot-x.net/html/no-scratch_pad.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Spot-X No Scratch Pad&lt;/a&gt; with a liberal amount of alcohol.  If alcohol doesn't cut it, try acetone (commonly sold as nail polish remover, be sure and get the clear variety) instead.  Do it in the shade / indoors, allow the liquid to penetrate fully ...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I am not affiliated with the manufacturer or marketer(s) of this product.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastActivityDate="2016-07-18T20:45:13.567" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13586" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2016-07-18T23:59:31.700" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put it into a big bowl of water.  The emptier it is, the higher it will float. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2016-07-18T23:59:31.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13592" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2082" CreationDate="2016-07-19T15:38:48.433" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a strainer but I prefer an easier method that doesn't require you to remove the pasta from the pan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a plate that fits over the pot completely put it on top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grip pot and plate together on sides where handles are.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour out water with out pouring on your hands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shake once water has stopped flowing. Set down and repeat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15889" LastActivityDate="2016-07-19T15:38:48.433" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13594" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-19T18:03:43.570" Score="0" ViewCount="138" Body="&lt;p&gt;My ear buds come labeled left and right, but the writing on them is so small I can't read it without a magnifying glass.  The ear buds are made of a very hard, shiny, black plastic that resists being painted on.  They are also so small that I wouldn't be able to stick a label on them without it bothering my ears.  Also, they are so slick that most labels I have wouldn't stick any way.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried labeling the small cord attached to the buds, but nothing has been able to stay on.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to easily label my ear buds so I can quickly tell which is left and right?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2016-07-19T18:42:44.803" LastActivityDate="2016-07-19T18:47:13.663" Title="How can I label my left and right ear buds?" Tags="&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;cables&gt;&lt;labeling&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-07-19T19:59:08.340" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13596" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13594" CreationDate="2016-07-19T18:47:13.663" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You really only need to label ONE of them, and then remember whether that's the left one or the right one.  Since they're black, you could try marking it with either correction fluid (like Wite-Out or Liquid Paper), or a SILVER permanent pen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that you'll probably need to reapply this every few weeks, as it will rub off if you handle them a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-07-19T18:47:13.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2082" CreationDate="2016-07-19T20:15:10.607" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;While I see most answers say to &quot;use a plate&quot;, I have always found it easier to use a cutting board.  Because the cutting board is flat and straight, it allows for a better seal with the edge of the pot.  Simply hold the cutting board flush with the top of the pot, allow for a small gap between the cutting board and the edge of the pot to allow water to escape but not the pasta, and slowly tilt the pot to let water pour out.  This is the same idea as using a plate or the lid to the pot, just easier in my opinion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15713" LastActivityDate="2016-07-19T20:15:10.607" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13598" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1815" CreationDate="2016-07-19T20:51:59.623" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most inexpensive way to make round pancakes is to pour the batter from a height of at least 12&quot; from the pan. Perfect, round, pancakes every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15893" LastActivityDate="2016-07-19T20:51:59.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13580" CreationDate="2016-07-20T02:05:48.123" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always used vegetable oil or some other cooking oil to loosen and remove adhesive. Put it on the spot where the tape is, and let it rest for a while.  If it is normal masking tape, that is, made of paper, the oil should pass through it to the adhesive. Once it encounters the adhesive, which is oil based it will dissolve it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After waiting, rub it with your finger (no scratching!). The tape and adhesive should ball up and fall off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T02:05:48.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13600" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13487" CreationDate="2016-07-20T02:40:35.690" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's what I did recently:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Photograph every page individually in the sunshine with a digital&#xA;camera/ smart phone. Make sure there are no shadows on the page, and&#xA;hold them as flat as possible with your finger. Photograph the pages from the first page to the last page&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Copy all the jpg files from the digital camera to a single directory on a computer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Download a trial version of Abby Fine Reader OCR&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the Abby Fine Reader OCR to convert all the images to MS Word.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;MS word (or open office) can convert it into a PDF or other file type. You can also confirm that the words were converted correctly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For me, it took me about 20 seconds per page to take a photo, for 50 pages, so about 15 minutes.  Then, about 3 minutes to copy the images to my old computer. To convert the images to MS word, it took me about 5 minutes to figure out how to do it, then maybe 3 minutes for the software to complete its work. So About 25 minutes for 50 pages? That means for your 600 page book, it will take about 6 hours or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Abby Fine did a nice job for me, even when the pages were bent near the binding, and the letters were distorted, it was able to OCR fairly well. I'd say that if the print is clear, there are about 10 mistakes in a page. I am generally able to determine how to correct the text as I read it; maybe once in 5 pages I can't figure out what is correct from context, and need to refer to the original image. For equations &amp;amp; images in the text, it is able to stick a bitmap image in the word file.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using this method gave me a reasonably small file size with a limited number of errors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Honestly, it is fairly fun. Not a horrible chore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I am not affiliated with Abby in any way, with the exception of being  a trial software user.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T02:40:35.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13601" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13580" CreationDate="2016-07-20T02:51:58.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diethyl_ether&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Diethyl Ether&lt;/a&gt; is an excellent solvent for many contact adhesives, and does not attack most &lt;em&gt;original&lt;/em&gt; auto paints (though it might remove touch-up paint or lacquer). However, it is &lt;em&gt;extremely&lt;/em&gt; flammable, easily ignited by just the heat from the engine or muffler even after the car has been shut for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do want to try it, most &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/0?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=engine%20starter%20spray&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;pressurized engine starter sprays&lt;/a&gt; contain a high proportion of ether, and there is no danger of flashback (flame going back into the container).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Work outdoors, away from anything flammable such as a house or dried grass. Do not wear clothing that might easily catch fire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure the car engine is cool and avoid turning on or off electrical devices (e.g. opening a car door, which turns on dome light).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Test the ether spray on an &lt;em&gt;inconspicuous&lt;/em&gt; spot to see if it attacks paint. Use only a &lt;em&gt;brief&lt;/em&gt; spray.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spray directly on the masking tape and peel before it dries, in just a few seconds. Again, work on only a small area at a time that can be treated with a &lt;em&gt;brief&lt;/em&gt; spray.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spray ether on the &quot;stickum&quot; left on the finish after removing the tape and wipe the finish immediately with &lt;em&gt;fresh&lt;/em&gt; cloth or paper towels; repeat as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;N.B. This &lt;em&gt;is&lt;/em&gt; potentially dangerous. Though I've safely used ether to remove tape residue, &lt;em&gt;your&lt;/em&gt; safety cannot be guaranteed.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T02:51:58.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13602" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7200" CreationDate="2016-07-20T04:31:17.740" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;View enduring noise at night as a form of self-improvement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best long term solution is to learn to sleep in a noisy environment. This is a requirement for anyone who has moved from the suburbs/countryside to a densely populated urban environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It takes about 3 weeks  - you will be tired during this time - but after this you will adjust to the new environment. I personally now have difficulty sleeping in a quiet environment after years of living in cities!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T04:31:17.740" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13603" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-20T11:31:52.497" Score="10" ViewCount="2180" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I am using my laptop for more than an hour or two, I get some eye strain. Is this a common problem for computer users? What should I do to prevent being affected?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12458" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-24T03:42:53.470" LastActivityDate="2017-01-01T18:58:20.337" Title="How to reduce eye strain caused by constant exposure to computer screen?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="15" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13604" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-07-20T12:08:48.487" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is common among computer users. There a lot means to reduce it. I suggest you following methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.Use a plain glass coated with anti glare coating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2.Try to give your eyes a fresh water wash at frequent time gaps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3.Do blink your eyes at frequent time gap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4.Before sleep, wash you eyes with a medium cold water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T12:08:48.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-07-20T13:48:23.547" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When my eyes become strained from looking at screens I often use eye drops.  &quot;Artificial tears&quot; tend to work well, although there are more expensive alternatives.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, dimming the brightness delays the symptoms for me.  Also, a dimmer screen in my opinion is easier on the eyes.  When I have a text document open, or another program with a bright white background, dimming the brightness can make a world of difference.  It reduces the severity of a bright white screen blasting in your face.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind everyone is different.  My eyes are sensitive to bright lights, which is why I find relief from lowering the brightness helps me.  It's very possible you are the same way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15713" LastEditorUserId="15713" LastEditDate="2016-07-20T18:04:29.950" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T18:04:29.950" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13606" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13560" CreationDate="2016-07-20T14:06:35.010" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a problem with swimmer's ear, which can lead to bacterial infection, use a mixture of one part vinegar and one part alchol (10ml vinegar, 10 ml alcohol).  Drop about 5 ml in the ear and allow it to drain out.  My daughter sometimes gets ear infections from playing in the bathtub or swimming.  This was suggested by our pediatrician.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15904" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T14:06:35.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13607" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-07-20T15:06:41.440" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;your diet&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; that's the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In almost every case of eye strain the problem is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;a lack of vitamin A (Retinol) and or &quot;vitamin&quot; D&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. (Vitamin D is a &lt;em&gt;hormone&lt;/em&gt; and not a &lt;em&gt;vitamin&lt;/em&gt; in the conventional sense although it is called &quot;the sunshine vitamin.&quot; Vitamin D &lt;em&gt;aids&lt;/em&gt; the absorption of vitamin A as well as other nutrition material.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Your eyes &quot;eat&quot; vitamin A as they function&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. When your eyes feel dry, scratchy, and uncomfortable it is a signal that you are experiencing a kind of &lt;em&gt;malnutrition&lt;/em&gt;. Your EYES need the nutrition. You need time to absorb it. You need to eat, and rest to allow your eyes to recover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The visual system is the major benefactor of proper nutrition and enough rest. Improper lighting (fluorescent tubes or any discontinuous source of light) stresses the visual system as much as a long-distance marathon taxes the muscular system. Glare is another stress that consumes more vitamin A as the eye works to resolve the image you are trying to see clearly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Enjoy more foods rich in vitamin A. Many sites such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://quanutrition.com/nutritionalfacts/2015/03/09/foods-nourish-eyes/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;QUA blog&lt;/a&gt; , &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cmpop.com/en/tips-advice/food/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Michel Pop&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href=&quot;http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/05/foods-eyesight-improvement.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Mercola&lt;/a&gt; have suggestions for different delicious foods for meeting your specific nutritional requirements. Search on-line for &quot;foods that can improve vision.&quot;&lt;br/&gt;—Use dietary supplements only as a last resort and with some guidance from a licensed nutritionist after a detailed consultation. The cost and prescriptions should be tax-deductable as a business expense.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you give your eyes proper nutrition for the amount of work you give them to do, your eye problems will diminish. You will be able to see better in dim light. Loss of dim light vision is also a symptom of a vitamin A deficiency. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fix your diet and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;YOU'LL SEE&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-23T17:34:36.467" LastActivityDate="2016-07-23T17:34:36.467" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13560" CreationDate="2016-07-20T15:37:58.013" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may sound stupid, but it works. Scoop with your hand some water and pour into the ear that is already flooded. Let it stay for a few seconds so as the new water connects with the existing water inside the ear. Then quickly tilt your head the opposite direction sideways, causing the water to flow out of your ear due to inertia. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15905" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T15:37:58.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13610" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13487" CreationDate="2016-07-20T16:04:38.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take the picture of every page or both (taking it using DSLR should take small amount of effort). Ideally when second person will change the pages, so you don't have to take your finger out of the trigger (or setup the right environment and use the remote trigger).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then having a curled photographs, you can use special softwares which can deal with these pages automatically. For more details, please check:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/q/30948/5378&quot;&gt;Best way to flatten a curled photographed book photograph?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2272" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:46:19.783" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T16:04:38.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13611" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-07-20T17:01:01.253" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just recently got a job where I have to stare at a computer for around 8 hours a day.  The first thing I did was lower the brightness on both the monitor and the graphics card nearly all the way.  Not actually all the way, because you have to be able to see it without straining, but a decent amount.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also install f.lux (&lt;a href=&quot;https://justgetflux.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://justgetflux.com/&lt;/a&gt;) and made my screen warmer, to try and reduce the blue light coming out of it.  That helps quite a bit, and I don't notice the color unless I look at someone else's screen.  It takes a bit to get used to but I think it's worth it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, I have a pair of Gunnar glasses that I wear during the day.  Not all the time, because I don't like 24/7 glasses, but they help too.  They slightly magnify the screen, and reduce ALL blue light (not just from the screen) to help my eyes relax.  They're a bit expensive, so I'm not saying you have to go get some, but I like them for what I do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15908" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T17:01:01.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13579" CreationDate="2016-07-20T19:08:14.547" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The picture doesn't show the port. You don't describe where on KB the port is, so I can't be very specific. An ideal joint will retain its ability to flex rather than break or disconnect. I don't know how you'd do that with the micro USB cord - some way to maintain a gentle pressure directly towards the port...&#xA;Anyway, my only concrete suggestion is to glue or tape a 'splint' under the port and then tape (or otherwise fasten - would rubber bands work??) the cord to the splint - similar to how a finger splint immobilizes a finger. As long as the splint is rigidly attached, it should help keep the cord plugged in. Perhaps you should consider a wireless KB...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15910" LastActivityDate="2016-07-20T19:08:14.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13613" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-07-20T21:33:28.423" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Practice this simple but effective &lt;strong&gt;20-20-20&lt;/strong&gt; exercise.&lt;br/&gt;It's really &lt;em&gt;EASY&lt;/em&gt; to do and a good habit to adopt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every TWENTY minutes,&lt;br/&gt;look at something TWENTY feet away&lt;br/&gt;for TWENTY seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-21T04:15:53.050" LastActivityDate="2016-07-21T04:15:53.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13580" CreationDate="2016-07-21T01:19:07.467" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had really good success with WD-40 to remove old hardened gunk from duct tape (used to prevent a broken power window from sliding down). It worked great for removing the residue from the glass and car body. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7364" LastActivityDate="2016-07-21T01:19:07.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13615" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2016-07-21T07:31:08.193" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This works on Brother label tapes for sure, but I don't know about others.&#xA;Take the printed label in between your thumb and fore finger of each hand with the backing side of the tape facing you, gently keep squeezing it and you will see that the waked backing tape is split down the middle, then just flip your thumb nail under the spit and peel off, it takes a few attempts but after a while you will do it first time every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15914" LastActivityDate="2016-07-21T07:31:08.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13616" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-07-21T08:48:35.180" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are using a computer late at night, it is recommended to download an application like F.Lux. It reduces the brightness of the screen on sundown, and removes the light band that produces eye strain/keeps people awake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15917" LastActivityDate="2016-07-21T08:48:35.180" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2016-07-21T08:54:45.723" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something that I have done is just leave the  batteries asside for a day, and they should be 3/4ths full the next, after which will acctually, and finally die. I just came to this site to find a better way.              SUNBEAM AA 1.5V&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15919" LastActivityDate="2016-07-21T08:54:45.723" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13619" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-21T13:28:12.933" Score="0" ViewCount="528" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a cat that urinated on the landing of my stairs a few years ago. I removed the carpet and wipe it down when I vacuum the steps. I am wondering if the vinegar and baking soda combo and then a product like &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;q=&amp;amp;esrc=s&amp;amp;source=images&amp;amp;cd=&amp;amp;cad=rja&amp;amp;uact=8&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwjD-JmQ2oTOAhXBNI8KHVIOD7kQjRwIBw&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FKILZ-ORIGINAL-1-gal-White-Oil-Based-Interior-Primer-Sealer-and-Stain-Blocker-10901%2F100371321&amp;amp;bvm=bv.127521224,d.c2I&amp;amp;psig=AFQjCNHm7jLzKjFCS66pYsw9UpgpK8IjEg&amp;amp;ust=1469195560155731&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Kilz&lt;/a&gt; will work? I want to re-carpet the landing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15923" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-07-22T01:27:00.103" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T19:12:40.370" Title="Cat Urine &amp; Wood Floor" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-07-24T23:17:53.140" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13621" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13619" CreationDate="2016-07-22T07:00:37.377" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest you a series of steps to follow in order to clean you stairs. I would recommend you to do this biweekly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First of all, if you have a carpet at the landing, remove it and give it a clean wash.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Please ensure you put something like &lt;a href=&quot;https://p1.zopnow.com/images/products/320/comfort-comfort-fabric-conditioner-lily-fresh-800-ml.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; as after wash for a nice smell.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now use &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.orangeglowoodcare.com/~/media/OrangeGlo/Home/Carousel/img_home_gloshelf.ashx?h=289&amp;amp;la=en&amp;amp;w=447&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt; liquids to clean wooden floor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After a good dry at sunlight, you can put back carpet on to the landing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a frequent result, you could use &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.regotrading.com/images/Airwickaero.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt; to remove smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not having any tie up with above products or companies. Please do take them as examples and you can select appropriate substitutes if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-07-22T07:00:37.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13622" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13572" CreationDate="2016-07-22T07:48:20.027" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The following process requires only a tie.&#xA;Tie a tie.&#xA;Take your phone and switch it to camera mode.&#xA;Change the mode of camera to 'shutter' (the one that takes a lot of photos on single click)&#xA;Arrange the direction of back camera yourself so that it points to your face.&#xA;Now with the same hand, grab tie too.&#xA;Place your camera held hand from one side.&#xA;Soon after clicking, move your hand through the path tie forwards you.&#xA;Please have a lot of trials from bottom, in front of your nose and forehead angle until you are satisfied.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At last, you could remove tie from photos. Since it is only said that you require 360 degree photos of your head, tie will not indulge in them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-07-22T07:48:20.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13623" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-07-22T07:50:54.720" Score="1" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;When I am using my laptop for more than 30 min&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would suggest to see a doctor and check your vision first. It may be as simple as dry eyes but IMHO worth checking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A separate note on reducing the brightness.. In very rare cases it is actually dimming that causes a very rare type of photophobia where a person cannot stand  flashing light. Every modern light bulb (including those in LCD screens) flash with a high frequency. Dimming controls time span of every little flash. When you reduce the brightness it flashes more and causes more irritation. In this case an alternative may be to set it to full brightness but reduce the colour components so that the screen does not look bright.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15930" LastActivityDate="2016-07-22T07:50:54.720" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13624" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-07-22T09:25:39.473" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am using special glasses for computers. It is without dioptress. Helps for me&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9700" LastActivityDate="2016-07-22T09:25:39.473" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13625" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17994" CreationDate="2016-07-22T12:26:35.837" Score="3" ViewCount="633" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently tiled a bathroom myself for the first time, only to discover afterward that I was not as successful at cleaning the excess grout off as I had initially thought. As a result, there are now a few patches of set grout on the tiles. What is the best way to clean this off now? &#xA;Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12305" LastActivityDate="2018-01-07T11:45:20.413" Title="Removing set grout from tile" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13626" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13666" CreationDate="2016-07-22T12:43:54.730" Score="6" ViewCount="6162" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have holes in and under my garden fences and whilst I haven't observed it, I believe they've been made by a badger using mine and my neighbours garden as a run. How can I persuade Mr. Badger to take his destructive ways elsewhere? I don't want to do the creature any harm or stay up all night to confront it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-12-27T15:49:34.660" LastActivityDate="2018-08-16T21:34:45.957" Title="deter badgers from garden" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13627" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13626" CreationDate="2016-07-22T13:59:30.717" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Badgers are stubborn creatures of habit and stronger than they look.  It is unlikely that you have a single badger, the family will forage together following the lead of the boar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience, if you try to block the regular foraging route with a fence, they'll just go through it or under it.  Also, if you did stay up to confront them, they have the patience to wait until you go to bed and will then go on their way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, as nocturnal creatures, they like the dark.  Set up a motion controlled security light.  It doesn't have to be very bright but if it shines on the badgers, they will take a different route.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This won't stop them trying to get to their destination but it may encourage them to go round you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't forget that they are a protected species (in the UK at least) and not often seen.  Perhaps the best approach is to learn to enjoy them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2016-07-22T13:59:30.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13628" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2016-07-22T14:02:24.923" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is yet another method that is more commonly used for propane tanks and vessels with thinner walls. Essentially, you boil some water (2 cups or .5 L) and then pour it slowly down the side of the bottle. This will heat the bottle faster where it is empty, and much more slowly where your delicious Bailey's is still in contact with the bottle. So, if you run your hand down the side of the bottle, you should be able to feel where the temperature change happens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a YouTube video about how to do it with a propane tank:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6U_e7FrC2Y&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6U_e7FrC2Y&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7854" LastActivityDate="2016-07-22T14:02:24.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1901" CreationDate="2016-07-22T16:12:49.593" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I touch &quot;+&quot; with tip of my tongue. If battery is dead, it is tasteless, otherwise it's like a lemon. Don't try it with 9 Volts or more - it's painfull. 1.5V is ok.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15938" LastActivityDate="2016-07-22T16:12:49.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-07-22T20:16:16.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Reduce eye strain caused by constant exposure to a computer screen by adjusting your working conditions &lt;em&gt;in order of importance&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find the optimal seating (or standing) working position. The science behind those optimal conditions is called Ergonomics. The different distances and angles are best determined by your body proportions. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Adjust what you can to accommodate yourself. Most of this stuff is pretty basic and intuitive. You've probably heard it all before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you turn your monitor on, what do you see? On the dark screen do you see reflections of you and your surroundings? If you do, you'll have all these reflections interrupting your screen view. Minimize what is noise, in the visual sense. Move or remove the offending visual interference if you can. Many keep their background dark and wear dark or black to keep visual interference to a minimum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Adjust the lighting conditions to optimal levels for what you're doing. An excellent tutorial on lighting conditions with detailed illustrations and actual research data is &lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/lighting_survey.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Survey — Solutions Fact Sheet&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, &lt;strong&gt;Adjust the screen brightness for optimal level&lt;/strong&gt;. The white level (behind the words you're reading here, right now) should match a piece of white paper lying on the desk beside the monitor screen. More than that increases screen glare. Less than that decreases legibility—contrast.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;Pick up a piece of paper and hold it beside the screen right now and try it. Make proper adjustment as necessary. Make changes as necessary if the room conditions change. See how much it helps after a few days trial.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-22T20:16:16.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13631" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-22T23:36:53.883" Score="2" ViewCount="6912" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to remove large amounts of colored duct tape from an old, rusty door.  What is the cheapest and easiest way to accomplish this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15944" LastEditorUserId="4088" LastEditDate="2017-03-16T15:11:56.880" LastActivityDate="2017-03-16T15:11:56.880" Title="How can I remove large amounts of duct tape from a door?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13633" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13634" CreationDate="2016-07-23T05:39:34.997" Score="3" ViewCount="255" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an air conditioner at my office. But recently I happen to see that its water outlet is dripping down and creating a formation like the one shown below.&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mvfhX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mvfhXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;hope you get an idea about formation that I mentioned&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;&#xA;How can I prevent the AC from generating further formations? I also need to remove this formation. Suggest clever and cheap methods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T08:44:01.203" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T08:44:01.203" Title="How to remove formation due to AC water outlet?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13633" CreationDate="2016-07-23T08:16:08.767" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The formation might be calcium carbonate? Does the water drip directly from the AC, or along a rock before it falls?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think to get rid of this sediment buildup, just soak a rag in vinegar, then let the rag sit on the affected area. It should re-dissolve with a mild acid like vinegar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To prevent build-up is a little harder; mainly, try to get the water to drip somewhere else. A short length of hose maybe, to lead it towards a drain? or a stick from a tree touching the water, to convey it to the other side of the railing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastActivityDate="2016-07-23T08:16:08.767" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13633" CreationDate="2016-07-23T15:00:04.443" Score="0" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;How can I prevent AC from generating further formations? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;generally AC units have a port through which water is drained. This water is due to excess air humidity. at the end of port you can attach a pipe which leads water straight to a container (a used bottle is good container as it is very portable).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However while using this hack you will need to remember to remove the water out of bottle on daily basis.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are wondering How would you attach pipe. you can use sealing solutions like m-seal wet set. make sure that the solution is waterproof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6qfuU.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6qfuU.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastActivityDate="2016-07-23T15:00:04.443" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13636" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-23T15:18:12.753" Score="0" ViewCount="2849" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am trying to light a barbeque, but the slight wind keeps putting the flame of the match stick go out as I try to light the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2016-09-27T12:49:29.310" LastActivityDate="2018-08-17T03:46:17.927" Title="How can I prevent the flame of a matchstick going out as I light a barbecue?" Tags="&lt;fire&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13636" CreationDate="2016-07-23T15:18:12.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Roll the match between your fingers as you move it - the flame will burn much much stronger and you will be able to move the match to the paper without it going out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="180" LastEditorUserId="180" LastEditDate="2016-07-23T15:24:15.940" LastActivityDate="2016-07-23T15:24:15.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13636" CreationDate="2016-07-23T15:36:32.683" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The old smokers' trick used to be to keep the matchbox half open &amp;amp; dip the struck match slightly into the hollow end [the end away from where the open visible matches are] just as the initial flare is dying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This allows the wood to take full hold &amp;amp; then be more wind-resistant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do it too early, the fumes from the initial chemical flare will put it straight out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, hold two or three matches with the heads offset by about double the length of each head. Strike the first, which will light the second, then the third...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or,  requires advance preparation.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dip the head end to about ½ way down the stick in candle wax... [carefully, of course]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-07-23T15:36:32.683" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13639" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3921" CreationDate="2016-07-23T18:21:28.333" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a piece of paper in the bottom of the brush, make sure the bristles can go through, or instead of paper( use something that can get wet and stay dry, if you brush your hair wet) after this step brush your hair normal and they once you are ready to pull off the hair rip the paper( or whatever you used) off and your brush should be cleared, then reapply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15950" LastActivityDate="2016-07-23T18:21:28.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13640" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2016-07-23T23:18:05.367" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love bare feet too but can't really get it to work on the mtb I ride -1991 shogun TI - I find havaianas work well though as a compromise and I ride in these year round (Sydney Aus)nearly all the time unless it's a bush track &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The havaianas upper sole pattern is about the least slippery you can get also they are very light&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a pair one size down so they stay on my foot when I pull out of the pedal cage &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, today, though i happenned to be in a bike shop saw these BBB MTB nylon pedals. $19.99. i thought id give these a try they are nice and light, have a good edge round the front to curl your toes around and out of the box are good for maybe 5 miles. I rode 20 in them (30 km) which exposed a few flaws, notably the sharp edge round the front and the protruding bumps are a bit high for shoeless comfort. 5 minutes with the grinder, i took the edges off and these are so comfy! Even so, 30 km absolutely shoeless- i have never felt so good after a ride.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ill post some photos of my mod if anyone wants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15951" LastEditorUserId="15951" LastEditDate="2016-07-24T06:11:54.483" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T06:11:54.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13641" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7112" CreationDate="2016-07-23T23:50:13.800" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any cool water bottle or chilled soda pop can pressed up against the neck will cool you down. You alternate left and right side every few minutes. The idea is that the cold fluid against your jugular vein on the left hand side cools the blood entering the brain whereas the right hand side cools the blood exiting the brain and returning to the body. In addition to drinking plenty of fluid until such time as you begin the core of your body return to normal. Don't rely on being thirsty as an indication of level of hydration. You could be dangerously dehydrated well before you become thirsty. Also find shade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If at home you can lie down on a sofa or bed with a fan on you. Lying down you lower the amount of energy you produce and therefore help in cooling. You can spend some time in a tub filled with cool water. Start with tepid first then gradually added cooler water up to your tolerance level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastEditorUserId="13723" LastEditDate="2016-07-23T23:59:25.883" LastActivityDate="2016-07-23T23:59:25.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13643" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7112" CreationDate="2016-07-24T03:29:53.090" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your own body can be very effective cooling you if the humidity is low enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A de-humidifier uses coils cool enough to pull water out of the air by condensation. Then, the drier air in your environment will seem much cooler than the humid air at the same temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although you don't need to vent a dehumidifier to the outside, you'll need to periodically remove the water that accumulates as the unit runs. It also uses less power than an air conditioner and makes less noise in operation. It's a great practical alternative to an air conditioners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T03:29:53.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13644" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13636" CreationDate="2016-07-24T06:18:37.350" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Add a small piece of wax paper&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to the other paper you were using. It lights easily and it will act as a fuse to light the paper that will, in turn, light the BBQ.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative is to dribble a bit of wax on the corner of crumpled paper fire-starter scraps &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T06:18:37.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13636" CreationDate="2016-07-24T16:08:04.103" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to suggest you one method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQduuY2QLZP8EmMfut8enFE6Rqk7soCuq0OqV98TKia2i4yTx__&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;camphor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mostly it will come by a set of cubes. I suggest you to grab it randomly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place it carefully on grill of barbeque.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Light this camphor and with the stick itself, dodge it so that it will fall to wood that you have arranged for burning.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The advantage is that, you can save your flame. The camphor is a good conductor of fire. So even if you put some in between wood, it will be an add on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T16:08:04.103" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13646" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13631" CreationDate="2016-07-24T16:36:23.993" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I will suggest you a serious of methods. All you need is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1xUBSJpXXXXaYXFXXq6xXFXXXw/DIY-modeling-tools-utility-knife-utility-knife-large-pencil-sharpener-transparent-art-knife-blade-benefits.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;blade&lt;/a&gt;, spray bottle,oil and some kerosene.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;By blade, try to peel out edge of tape that is stuck on door.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you can get a &lt;a href=&quot;http://images.containerstore.com/catalogimages/148194/12ozSprayBot176010_x.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;spray bottle&lt;/a&gt;, take some oil and water mixture.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you start peeling off from door, do not try to give it a full shot. Because, tape may break and you will have to do step 1 again. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Instead apply force randomly. In between, if you find it tough to pull, soak adhesive part of tape with liquid taken in spray bottle and wait for it to take action.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the case of oil, I would prefer you to use vegetable oil that you use in your home as a common lubricant. After taking away entire tapes, you can give door a nice rub with kerosene to remove left back adhesive particles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T16:36:23.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13647" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13626" CreationDate="2016-07-24T16:48:36.590" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The most interesting idea to block them from entering your garden, in my opinion would be to plant &lt;a href=&quot;http://asiafarming.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Ginger-Plant.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;ginger plant&lt;/a&gt; at your fence or at the position in your boundary from which they seems to enter. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This idea depends upon geographical nature of your land too, because I dont know whether conditions will support ginger plant over there.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Any way, when badgers approach your boundary, they could proabably dig hole under fence.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gingers nature could drive away them as they find ginger as they dig up their path.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is what we do here for badgers. Any way you can not obstruct them completely from entering your boundary because it will be havoc to plant ginger in your garden, but to some extent you can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T16:48:36.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13648" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7200" CreationDate="2016-07-24T18:36:01.690" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Solution (not a hack): Love 'em or leave 'em.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T18:36:01.690" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13649" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13619" CreationDate="2016-07-24T19:12:40.370" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pet Smart has an enzyme spray that will break down the smell compounds. Not sure if it will damage the wood or not. I used it on painted wood and it didn't hurt the paint...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I successfully de-stank a room that had the same thing happen to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also used a black light to see where the spots of pee remained, so I could really soak/scrub those areas with the spray.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1847" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T19:12:40.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13626" CreationDate="2016-07-24T20:03:06.627" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Substitute steel spikes or lengths of &quot;rebar&quot; concrete reinforcement bars for the missing fence pieces. Drive them into the ground a few inches apart leaving part of each bar a bit higher above the ground as the hole in your fence to block the entrance. Paint them to match your existing fence. Be vigilant and block any entrance you see as soon as you see it made. Eventually, the critters will find another route bypassing your estate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-24T20:14:49.653" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T20:14:49.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13626" CreationDate="2016-07-24T21:24:43.750" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;These tough and fearless critters do not understand subtlety. Theirs is a matter of survival as opposed to yours which is a matter of aesthetics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Solution (not a hack): Your choices are share;—accept coexistence with its inconvenience and unkempt appearance—or, to call an exterminator who will set traps and relocate the offender and family. (I wonder if they really relocate or if it is a euphemism for killing them.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-24T21:24:43.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13652" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-25T05:47:38.667" Score="3" ViewCount="17365" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fold line is in the middle if you orient it as &quot;landscape&quot;, it would become a brochure, or book. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a regular stapler that can't reach the middle in its normal state.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stapler can be opened, so you have just the head of the stapler, but no bottom &quot;plate&quot; which ensures the staple itself locks each staple when you press on it.&#xA;How can this be done?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13314" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-25T19:00:03.293" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T08:39:24.453" Title="How do I staple a few sheets of paper in the middle using a normal stapler?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;paper&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13653" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13661" CreationDate="2016-07-25T11:24:27.293" Score="1" ViewCount="1776" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have already looked at this &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/4101/how-to-remove-ink-from-paper&quot;&gt;question&lt;/a&gt;, and whilst some of the answers might suit my case, I thought I should put this to the community, as my situation is slightly different. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I printed out some schematics onto 210gsm paper (our printer is a HP Laserjet P2035). The ink and toner has struggled to take to the paper. Now as I have been working on cutting out these shapes, the original ink is rubbing off to some extent and it is creating smudges on the reverse of the paper, either from my matt cutter or my hands (much like newspaper print).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So of course the question is which is the best method to attempt to remove these smudges. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Photos of front and reverse for referece: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ldVK9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ldVK9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;model1&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iMS6p.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iMS6pm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;model2&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sorry I should add I was slightly wary about adding a solution to the paper for fear of buckling it (acetone for example). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15957" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T08:38:28.147" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T08:38:28.147" Title="Removing ink/toner from smudges on thick paper" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13654" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-25T14:05:26.483" Score="4" ViewCount="29499" Body="&lt;p&gt;I may soon have to transport a washing machine to my appartment. The problem is that&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I live upstairs.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I may not be able to find a friend to help.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I'm thinking whether it is practical to transport a washing machine up/down stairs alone. Obviously just carrying it is pretty much out of the question, given that a household washing machine weighs about 60 - 80 kg. I know that professional movers usually use moving straps to carry heavy loads, but I think these do not work for a single person.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only practical option I found is to use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_truck&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;hand truck&lt;/a&gt;, and to tie the machine to the truck. Ideally I'll use a stairclimber, which has special wheels to make it easier to climb/descend stairs. However, I'm not sure whether even a stairclimber will let me transport a washing machine without help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is it feasible to transport a washing machine alone with a stairclimber or similar?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there any other option?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15967" LastActivityDate="2020-07-03T02:43:09.880" Title="Transport a washing machine over stairs alone" Tags="&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13655" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13654" CreationDate="2016-07-25T14:16:54.550" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unless your name is Bruce Banner and the thought of hiring someone makes you angry, you need help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See if there's an organization near you similar to Seattle's &quot;Millionairs Club&quot; -- they specialize in day labor, staffed by homeless or otherwise disadvantaged men (men only in this case, but that may not always be the case -- tell them what you're doing, they'll make sure the worker they send out is up to the job).  This method will cost you a little, but far less than hiring day labor from a common temp agency.  You'll still want/need straps, but this will give you a second body to carry the other end of the machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could use mechanical methods (strap washer to a &quot;sled&quot; and winch it up the stairs, for instance) but its unlikely they'll work well in your apartment building.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-07-25T14:16:54.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13656" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13664" CreationDate="2016-07-25T14:28:21.090" Score="1" ViewCount="3002" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are there any seasoned members that can recommend approaches to successfully kill flies with only your bare hands. I am interested with solutions that can help me deal with pesky flies while they're temporarily stationary within arms reach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6448" LastEditorUserId="6448" LastEditDate="2016-07-25T20:52:04.350" LastActivityDate="2016-08-10T17:58:12.057" Title="Killing flies with your bare hands" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2016-07-26T16:39:35.807" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13657" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13652" CreationDate="2016-07-25T14:47:56.513" Score="2" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;It can be folded open so you have just the head of the stapler, but no bottom &quot;plate&quot; that is engraved to make sure the staple itself folds shut when you press on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can fold the stapler so that you only have the top, you can staple it on a surface, such as a table, which should make sure that the staple folds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4088" LastActivityDate="2016-07-25T14:47:56.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13656" CreationDate="2016-07-25T14:52:28.163" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Catching flies from the air is almost completely a matter of luck, in my experience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they're lifting off a surface, it helps to know that a housefly has to jump &lt;em&gt;backward&lt;/em&gt; in order to lift off -- so at whatever point it becomes alarmed enough to fly, it'll move about a quarter inch (6 mm, give or take) to its rear as it leaves the surface.  This can help either in swatting or catching, because you know in advance the first place it will go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-07-25T14:52:28.163" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13659" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13652" CreationDate="2016-07-25T17:25:49.490" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;1) Put the paper on a soft but firm surface like a piece of Styrofoam, or even a couple layers of corrugated cardboard (like from a cardboard box).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Open the stapler.  Position the head where you want the staple to go through the paper.  Quickly smack the stapler head with your hand to stick a staple through the pages, into the soft + firm surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Remove the paper and staple from the soft + firm surface.  The &quot;legs&quot; of the staple will be sticking straight out.  Use the metallic &quot;head&quot; of the stapler  to bend the 2 legs of the staple over flat against the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The staple will hold as well as a &quot;normally-stapled&quot; staple does, although the legs may look a little funny.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-07-25T17:25:49.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13652" CreationDate="2016-07-25T18:12:09.550" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To make a professional looking saddle-stitched dummy folio:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold the pages you would like to saddle-stitch.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place them face down on a large &quot;pinky&quot; pencil eraser as a base to staple into as it's handy, very sturdy, and maintains a good grip. A good grip is necessary so the staples don't easily come out until you're finished putting the booklet together.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Align the open stapler to put the staple into the spine (fold) of the folio.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press the head of the stapler down slowly with the palm of your hand to maintain control of the process and alignment of the document. I've found that you don't need to quickly smack the stapler head. Very little force is necessary going through the fold in fact.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat for the second and/or third stitch - move the eraser or use an additional eraser for each &quot;stitch&quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull the folio clear of the eraser(s) to expose the staple &quot;legs.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold-over the &quot;legs&quot; neatly using anything firm such as a finger nail.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZMzc6.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZMzc6m.png&quot; alt=&quot;Saddle stitch stapler hack&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no way to detect any difference between a hand-stapled &quot;dummy&quot; and a conventional saddle-stitched one when done this way. This is the standard way to produce a dummy comp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You also will have to trim the pages to align after &quot;page creep&quot; forces the centre pages to protrude more than the outside pages of the booklet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;8 pages (self covered) will be the maximum number of pages for folios made this way. It is the maximum conventional folio size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T08:39:24.453" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T08:39:24.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13653" CreationDate="2016-07-25T18:29:10.953" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A normal white plastic eraser should do the trick. As you pointed out, the ink is already smudging so any reasonable effort to remove it will work. Make sure to keep the eraser clean to avoid working the toner into the paper surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another possibility would be to apply a thin layer of paper (rubber) cement over the smudges. After it dries, use a natural rubber pick-up square (sometimes called a mouse) to remove the cement and smudges.&lt;br&gt; It contains no water so it will not distort the paper. It dries quickly.&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; Do &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; use &quot;one-coat&quot; cement which will be more difficult to remove if not impossible. I use &quot;Best-Test&quot; brand paper cement. A small bottle comes with its own brush applicator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A third possibility would be to use a very sharp knife such as a single-edge razor blade or x-acto knife (with #10 General Purpose blade which is curved to avoid gouging or cutting the surface). Use the appropriate blade nearly perpendicular to the surface to gently scrape the toner off the paper. Pull the blade toward you lightly and repeatedly until the mark is gone. This is a make-shift knife eraser that is used on parchment and other such surfaces. When done properly, there is little or no trace of the mark on the piece.&lt;br&gt;Note that the knife eraser needs a bit of attention when used on folds, creases, or scores that make the surface uneven. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-12-19T16:09:28.280" LastActivityDate="2016-12-19T16:09:28.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13663" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2016-07-25T20:33:00.010" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;my answer to getting rid of garlic smell on hands is to get lemon and salt and mix them together and rub it into your hands and you'll notice that the garlic smell has gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15973" LastEditorUserId="1251" LastEditDate="2016-07-26T07:49:22.977" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T07:49:22.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13656" CreationDate="2016-07-25T20:45:59.177" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are happy to squish them, this is my technique. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I move my arm very slowly. Flies perceive human movements as slow in comparison to our own perception, so I tend to move at a glacial pace, so the fly does not detect my movements. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once I am close enough I wait until the fly is cleaning its legs or eyes before I strike. If the fly stops cleaning it is either aware of me (or another external influence) or it is ready to move off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whilst the fly is cleaning I try and overreach, so if the fly is facing away from me, I will swat a few inches ahead of it in anticipation of it moving off, trying to make the move as rapid as possible. It doesn't always work, but I've killed some this way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15957" LastEditorUserId="15957" LastEditDate="2016-08-10T17:58:12.057" LastActivityDate="2016-08-10T17:58:12.057" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2016-07-25T21:14:54.293" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Blimey, what a performance all these solutions are.  All you need is one of these - stainless steel soaps&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/blomus-63113-stainless-steel-soap/dp/B00008W6A5&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.co.uk/blomus-63113-stainless-steel-soap/dp/B00008W6A5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've had one for years, works a treat, but you can use any stainless steel implement that can easily be manipulated, a spoon or ladle or whatever, under running water, with ordinary soap, though it works just as well without ordinary soap. The deleted response by User 6976 will also work, provided you have a stainless steel sink, but its easier with a stainless steel bar. Works for fish smells too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-07-25T21:14:54.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13666" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13626" CreationDate="2016-07-25T21:19:57.490" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a bottle of Jeyes Fluid, soak old rags or cloths in it, drape or fix the rags near the entry points you think they're using - they hate the smell, classic gardener's solution to the problem. You will need to refresh the cloths occasionally with the Fluid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-07-25T21:19:57.490" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13667" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13654" CreationDate="2016-07-26T02:41:37.747" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For flat surfaces, using the hand truck to move this is fairly easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the stairs, there is a strategy; however, to determine feasibility, it depends how strong you are, and the type of stairs you will traverse, and the amount of time you will have. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a wide, flat staircase, with regular landings every few meters,  it might be possible to slide the machine up on a flat pieces of wood. Place wood slates like a 2x4 flat on the stair, tip the side of the washing machine onto the wood, then push it up to the landing. Make sure the machine doesn't push you back down the stairs; serious injury would be the result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a spiral staircase, this won't work. A decent option in this case is to identify what is the heaviest part of the machine, and remove is and carry it separately. For an old washing machine,perhaps just removing the motor will make it possible for you to carry it up in parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I personally would hire someone though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T02:41:37.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13668" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13656" CreationDate="2016-07-26T07:15:44.117" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This probably isn't a complete duplicate,  since you're looking for a way to kill flies with your bare hands.&#xA;Anyways, try &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/3748/1238&quot;&gt;this approach&lt;/a&gt; I answered on another question about removing flies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1238" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T07:15:44.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13656" CreationDate="2016-07-26T12:15:15.967" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest you a method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you are totally fed up with a lot of them, try immersing your finger in sugar solution. Keep it open and thus trap most of them. Squeeze them up if you do not mind doing that. They will get stuck to your hands as sugar act some sort of glue here.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have a small number, wash your hands. Find them, kill them by clapping your wet hands. Wet hands will not allow them to escape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T12:15:15.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13671" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13673" CreationDate="2016-07-26T14:04:03.287" Score="1" ViewCount="1018" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an air conditioning unit hooked into a door on full blast, but it is still hot in the room I am in. I also have a floor fan (~3 ft diameter). &#xA;I am wondering if it is better to have the fan on (back against the wall) blowing the cold air coming from the AC farther into the room, sitting inside another doorway (blowing the hot air out of the room) or turned off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fan blowing ac across room&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4glE5.png&quot; alt=&quot;Fan blowing ac across room&quot;&gt; &lt;br&gt;&#xA;Fan blowing air out door&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6iZGn.png&quot; alt=&quot;Fan blowing air out door&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15981" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2016-07-26T18:06:42.350" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T18:06:42.350" Title="Using a floor fan and AC units in circus to cool a room" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;summer&gt;&lt;fan&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13672" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13676" CreationDate="2016-07-26T17:01:34.840" Score="2" ViewCount="294" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got a wound on my temple stitched up and bandaged. The doctor said I shouldn't let it get wet for a couple of weeks, and also shouldn't wash my hair as it can irritate the wound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is, my hair gets greasy very quickly, I have to wash it in almost every 3 days. Is there a way to alleviate this problem? I don't want to shave my hair, it's around 20 cm long, but I also don't want to look like a hobo after a few days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5348" LastActivityDate="2016-07-27T22:50:07.260" Title="How to clean my hair without being able to wash it?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13673" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13671" CreationDate="2016-07-26T17:10:33.887" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;REVIEW: It is important to isolate the air conditioner air flow. Air conditioners work by producing heat as part of the &quot;cooling&quot; process. Hot air is pushed out of one side and cool air from the other. Keep the hot part out of your area as much as possible. Often, the hot air tubes become radiant heaters, themselves. Keep them as short as possible and insulate them if possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The doors into the room appear to be close together. If the doors open into a hallway or into a common room, that area will become a larger room to cool, in effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the adjacent room is cooler than yours, the fan alone in the doorway will equalize the temperature by recirculating and mixing the air with both doors open. If not close the door to reduce the load on your air conditioner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Fan: Once you have isolated yourself in your environment, position the fan to create optimal air circulation within the room by having all the air moving in the same direction. Try putting it against the centre of a wall so that air is pushed around the room in as smooth a circular pattern as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T17:10:33.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13671" CreationDate="2016-07-26T17:14:50.113" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fan is irrelevant to the actual cooling, all it will do is redistribute air.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Put it where it will blow across you - you will perceive the air-flow as cooling, because of the evaporative effect &amp;amp; also it will move the small layer of body-heated air away from you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most important thing is to seal the room as best you can.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Close the second door completely.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Insulate the hot air output &amp;amp; the door it goes through with towels or bedding, to make a barrier between the temperature differential of outside the room &amp;amp; inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Two things you cannot do with air-con...&lt;br&gt;&#xA;1) cool the entire world - any gap open to the outside will negate the cooling effect &amp;amp; the drying effect. If the air-con struggles to get the temperature down as far as you'd like it, the humidity-reduction effect alone would be better than the outdoors.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;2) cool any space that includes both the input &amp;amp; output - the net effect would be to heat the space. You must isolate the heated output completely from the cooled area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T17:14:50.113" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13672" CreationDate="2016-07-26T17:21:28.240" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wear a hat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Seriously, if you can't get it wet, you don't want potentially irritating dry chemicals on it either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T17:21:28.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13672" CreationDate="2016-07-26T19:11:28.583" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most effective &quot;dry shampoo&quot; I know of is corn starch.  It works by binding to skin oil on the hair shafts, but not bonding to the hairs or skin (as long as they're dry).  Spread a couple tablespoons of starch evenly through your hair, working it well in with your fingers (almost as if shampooing), then comb/blow the starch out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's no substitute for actually washing, but it'll be a lot better than completely letting your hair go for three weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T19:11:28.583" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13672" CreationDate="2016-07-26T23:22:11.103" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Homemade Dry Shampoo Recipe&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many different substances that you can use as the base of dry shampoo. Ground-up oatmeal, arrowroot powder, and a variety of other fine, absorptive powders can be used. Organic cornstarch is easy to find and it’s something that I always have around the house anyway. Cornstarch absorbs oil, well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ingredients&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;½ cup organic cornstarch&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Optional Additions&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;3-4 drops essential oil (for the scent)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for people with darker hair)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;2 Tbsp cinnamon (for people with red or auburn hair)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Directions&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Combine all ingredients well and store your all-natural, homemade dry shampoo in the container of your choice. Some good options are a Mason™ jar with holes poked in the lid, a large un-used salt shaker, or a recycled parmesan cheese container. Mason™ jars can be found in supermarkets, hardware stores, and places where canning supplies are sold. Other brands are Ball, Bernadin, Crown, and others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Application&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dry shampoo is always applied at the roots of the hair. Use a brush or a comb and separate sections of your hair, shaking the powder onto your scalp. Massage it into the surrounding hair and let it sit for approximately two minutes–just enough time to absorb all that oil! When you’re finished, brush the dry shampoo through your hair until it is no longer visible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Results&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It mostly involves giving up on straight hair forever and embracing your natural curls, but dry shampoo helps a little bit. It can’t replace a regular hair-washing routine, but it does help get an extra day or two when you need it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For something that’s simple and inexpensive to make, all-natural dry shampoo is very effective!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.diynatural.com/homemade-dry-shampoo-recipe/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Source of article excerpt at DIYNatural.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disclaimer: check with your medical practitioner regarding suitability of materials and processes given here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-26T23:22:11.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13679" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2136" CreationDate="2016-07-26T23:56:48.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was told about this hack. I have heard about it more than once from different sources; but, I have never tried it myself. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To stretch (break-in) new &lt;em&gt;leather&lt;/em&gt; shoes so that they are comfortable to wear, carefully line each shoe with plastic such as a thick sheet of plastic or use a heavy gauge plastic freezer bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Push the plastic into each shoe as far and as completely as you can. Lace up and tie the shoelaces securely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fill each plastic lined shoe with water up to the brim and freeze it SOLID in a freezer. The ice inside the bag in the shoe will take the shape of the shoe. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The water will freeze, swell, and stretch the leather proportionately as it increases size. When the water has frozen solid, the process is finished and the bag and ice can be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The shoes should fit perfectly. If more stretching is wanted, repeat the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-02-11T06:56:37.950" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T06:56:37.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="13682" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7894" CreationDate="2016-07-27T17:43:53.433" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Basically broom grass crop gets ready to reap in January. If the farmer cut it late, say after 15 February of every year, then seeds starts coming on it which become quite fat in March-April crop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Broom manufacturers use March-April material while manufacturing broom because the price of that broom grass is quite less then January grass.&#xA;Only a few reputed brands like Tiger Brand, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.broomsindia.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Vip jharu delhi, Broomsindia&lt;/a&gt; etc use best grass from which you don't have to clean broom / broom bhoosa (chaff).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So go for quality instead of dipping broom in water or keeping it in front of fan, and don't apply your comb on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15998" LastEditorUserId="108" LastEditDate="2016-08-04T14:02:10.870" LastActivityDate="2016-08-04T14:02:10.870" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-07-27T19:00:21.790" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lower screen brightness. Theres also this program that changes the color of your screen based on daytime and such. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16000" LastActivityDate="2016-07-27T19:00:21.790" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7554" CreationDate="2016-07-27T21:14:38.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try socks made for diabetic patients.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I got a pair and I love them because they are comfortable, have no rubber elastic or other constricting stretchy stuff in them. I found them at local drug stores, in the pharmacy section of super markets, and super store chains. They must be available online, too. They are inexpensive enough to try a pair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They come in different colours and kinds from thick sports socks, socklets, and men's dress calf-length. None need garters to stay up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They won't leave marks as the normal ones do. I think you'll be satisfied.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally, you could get socks that were sized for your feet and your calf size separately. Unfortunately mass produced sock size templates do not accommodate all the different variations of human bodies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-27T21:14:38.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13672" CreationDate="2016-07-27T22:43:40.897" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't really need to buy or make dry shampoo - I just use a nicely scented talcum powder, sprinkle it on my hands and run my hands through my hair, or apply it lightly with a powder puff, wait a few minutes, then brush it through so it doesn't look grey. But, if you're going to use anything as a dry shampoo, you have to be sure not to get any of it in the wound... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It helps to dry up grease and freshens the hair, but whether you can get away with doing that for two weeks without giving in and washing it, I'm not sure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2016-07-27T22:50:07.260" LastActivityDate="2016-07-27T22:50:07.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13688" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-07-28T04:46:29.680" Score="-1" ViewCount="358" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's hard for me to sleep quickly. Sometimes it took me 1-2 hours (not always) on my bed to make myself asleep. So is there any way to make me sleep in around 5-10 mins? I hate it when I can't get enough sleep for work. Thank you&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking some sort of physical technique that make/force you to sleep. Not a habit that must be done daily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16007" LastEditorUserId="16007" LastEditDate="2016-07-29T01:22:53.267" LastActivityDate="2016-07-29T11:50:44.053" Title="Is there a way to make myself sleep quickly without resorting to sleeping pills or any sleeping foods?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="8" ClosedDate="2016-08-01T19:37:54.810" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13689" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13688" CreationDate="2016-07-28T08:06:21.790" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try the 'cognitive shuffle'. I recently read about it in &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jul/15/shuffle-thoughts-sleep-oliver-burkeman&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Oliver Burkeman's column&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Essentially, you just visualise random objects. This tricks your brain into thinking it's done for the day with nothing important going on. I have found it effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2398" LastEditorUserId="2398" LastEditDate="2016-07-28T10:55:18.207" LastActivityDate="2016-07-28T10:55:18.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13690" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13688" CreationDate="2016-07-28T11:17:33.827" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Proven aids to falling asleep faster:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sleep alone; a bed partner will disturb with movements, snoring, talking, and may distract with other bedroom activities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid backlit or self-lit displays (computer, cell phone/tablet, TV, etc.) for an hour before bedtime.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Eliminate caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas) for at least the last six hours before bedtime; preferably, completely quit using caffeine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't smoke immediately before bed (and especially don't smoke &lt;em&gt;in&lt;/em&gt; bed; this is a serious hazard of dying in a fire if you should fall asleep with a lit cigarette in hand or mouth).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make the bedroom as dark as is practical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a noise generator or recording of surf, rain, or forest sounds (whatever you find restful) to cover outside sound (traffic, others in the house, etc.).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Go to bed at the same time every night -- weeknights and weekends -- and get up the same time every day, even if you're not fully rested (this resets your daily rhythm to the schedule you need for workdays; sleeping in on the weekend disrupts that rhythm).  Allow at least seven hours, preferably eight, for sleep -- from light out (if you read or do other things in bed) until your alarm time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that experts say that if you take less than twenty minutes to fall asleep in a dark room without distractions, you are probably sleep deprived; don't put too much emphasis on trying to get to sleep in ten minutes.  On the other hand, if you're doing all these things and still can't get to sleep in under an hour, and still exhibit symptoms of sleep deprivation (tendency to fall asleep during the day without constant stimulus is high on the list), you should get your doctor to refer you to a sleep specialist; you may have a sleep disorder (insomnia, sleep apnea, or something less common).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;None of this is really a &quot;life hack&quot;, it's all just good practice &lt;em&gt;everyone&lt;/em&gt; in our habitually sleep-deprived society should follow (though many/most of us can dispense with some of these if they aren't causing trouble).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-07-28T14:27:09.453" LastActivityDate="2016-07-28T14:27:09.453" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9983" CreationDate="2016-07-28T16:02:40.260" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Can Prevention of the soaking wet backpack be a viable answer? Is that a hack?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There must be rain covers or some means to deal with this common situation and a waterproof backpack is too obvious for a hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have seen plastic storage (garbage?) bags that could cover your backpack to repel the water before it strikes your backpack. Although simplistic, this should minimize the amount of water to evaporate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Putting the bag over the pack will let you carry on hiking, biking, etc. in a downpour without getting a drop on or in your pack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another possibility is to carry a poncho in the bottom of you bag to put over you and your pack in the event of rain to keep you both dry and your hands free. It takes up practically no space and is a practical hack (okay, workaround) for your &quot;problem&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-07-28T19:02:43.837" LastActivityDate="2016-07-28T19:02:43.837" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13692" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10550" CreationDate="2016-07-28T18:48:25.527" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Due to supply problems importing, roasting, and blending forces me to order and buy a minimum amount of my favourite coffee at a time. It will last me more than a month.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I asked the supplier how best to store my investment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The supplier suggested I keep/store the unground beans at room temperature in the original corrugated-plastic lined paper bags with a roll-down cuff and metal &quot;closure&quot; seal. Grind as much as you need and roll the cuff to keep air in the package to a minimum for the remainder. If you do refrigerate the beans, let them come to room temperature before grinding to enjoy the full flavour and bouquet from the brew.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I keep unopened bags of coffee in a small carton on the bottom shelf of a cupboard in the kitchen. I've been doing this for years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did notice that when I first get the batch of beans from the coffee roasters they're oily and very shiny. As time passes, the gloss slowly disappears and near the end of the batch the beans have a matte finish as the oil gets absorbed into the body of the bean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-28T18:48:25.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2016-07-29T09:40:49.717" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dampen a wet wipe or cloth with hand sanitizer and wipe your headphones..it works without making your headphones sticky &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16029" LastActivityDate="2016-07-29T09:40:49.717" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13696" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13700" CreationDate="2016-07-29T11:25:11.670" Score="6" ViewCount="435" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soon our group will get a coffee machine. However, we will have to put it in a place that's accessible for other people, since it's a kitchen in Uni. Now we don't want other people to use it for many reasons - they might not clean it after using it, using machine also costs(and we don't want to offer coffee from our wallet), people might use our coffee beans, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can we protect this device from being used/accessed by other people, without much hassle?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7762" LastActivityDate="2017-10-30T04:21:45.450" Title="How to protect coffee machine from others in a public space?" Tags="&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13688" CreationDate="2016-07-29T11:50:44.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hot milk with honey works a treat. Or does that count as food?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2016-07-29T11:50:44.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13625" CreationDate="2016-07-29T12:23:03.953" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;microfibre cloth are scratchy to help scrape the excess grout  but not mark the tile if this doesnt work try in a small area a steel wool cloth lightly see if it works better&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16021" LastActivityDate="2016-07-29T12:23:03.953" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13700" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13696" CreationDate="2016-07-29T17:01:39.423" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a type of plug/socket combination known as a Walsall Plug, which looks similar to a standard 13A UK plug, but the pins go the other way [90° from standard]...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Left, Standard right Walsall...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xTsLt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xTsLtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;UK 3-pin Mains plugs&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You replace the regular plug on the coffee machine with a Walsall, then make a short extension cable from 'standard plug [any nationality] to a Walsall socket' -  then only the holder of the extension 'key' could make coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you made inline mains extenders plug to socket, for either all group members, or just one as a 'loaner' to be returned to the 'holder of the key' then no-one else could even plug it in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Walsall would function on any international standard mains system, with or without earth [ground] as your 'lock &amp;amp; key' contains both elements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same system could be made from any non-standard connector, from as esoteric as the Mains Power XLR [Power Canon]...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1paWf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1paWfm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;2-pin latching plug &amp;amp; socket&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...to &quot;any plug/socket not readily available in your territory&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You're not really trying to keep out the 'serious hacker' who would investigate how to get his own 'key' made, just casual &lt;em&gt;&quot;ooohhhhh, free coffee&quot;&lt;/em&gt; wannabes ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-26T09:26:34.613" LastActivityDate="2017-10-26T09:26:34.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13703" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13707" CreationDate="2016-07-30T21:43:51.657" Score="2" ViewCount="2776" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a place where recreational marijuana use is 100% legal and I'm looking for the best hacks to conceal the smell of marijuana while driving for an amount of half an ounce or less.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm fine with answers that someone has that's just amazingly effective for any amount of half an ounce or less. So this means hacks for 1 gram up to 16 grams and everything in between. I need the answers to be extremely effective and I will put them to the test.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would prefer to not have to rely on any chemical compounds and focus on more containment of the smell via a wrapping method, some sort of container and the alike. If it doesn't involve spraying chemicals, I'm listening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reason&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I need to pick up some relatives in my state but the trip is a couple hours each way and they will be traveling back with me and I need to block the smell for my elderly grandmother due to allergies but I must take what is needed and a little extra so not taking any is not an answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Potency&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assume the potency and smell of this type of marijuana is the strongest and smelliest stuff out there at the moment when you answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16048" LastActivityDate="2016-07-31T03:18:20.823" Title="Marijuana Smell Blocking During Local Travel" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13704" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13703" CreationDate="2016-07-30T23:53:55.777" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drug dealers have been putting pot into coffee beans for a while and you could do the same. Nest the double bagged pot inside a larger bag of black-roasted coffee beans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After a couple of hours, it will begin to leak. For more insulation, put the whole package into a thermos jug. It will be good for a while longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These will mask an odour NOT prevent the allergen from making your outwardly grateful passengers, inwardly uncomfortable victims of exposure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What do you intend to do about your car interior, clothes, and breath in the automobile after you smoke enroute?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-07-30T23:53:55.777" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13705" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7508" CreationDate="2016-07-31T00:34:59.423" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/7508/9542&quot;&gt;Flair's contention&lt;/a&gt; that &lt;code&gt;[putting bananas] in the fridge [...] causes them to ripen quickly&lt;/code&gt; is false, though a common misconception. Actually, refrigerating bananas cause their &lt;strong&gt;peels&lt;/strong&gt; (aka &lt;strong&gt;skins&lt;/strong&gt;--the terms are apparently interchangeable) to blacken (as explained &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/banana-peel/article4412006.ece&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;), but the fruit itself keeps quite well (as explained &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/a/38270/48434&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;). Unless you plan on eating (or displaying :-) banana peels, banana &lt;em&gt;fruit&lt;/em&gt; ripens more &lt;em&gt;slowly&lt;/em&gt; when refrigerated. So if you're only eating the fruit, do what I do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;allow unpeeled bananas to ripen at &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Room_temperature&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;room temperature&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;once ripened, refrigerate unpeeled bananas for up to 5 days.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if necessary to store ripe bananas for periods &gt; 5 days: peel, cut, and freeze.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That being said, note also that banana peels/skins &lt;strong&gt;are&lt;/strong&gt; edible! though they require quite a bit of preparation. Banana-peel cake is apparently &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/0/20416897&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;popular in Brazil&lt;/a&gt;; some English-language recipes are &lt;a href=&quot;https://4thstreetfoodcoop.wordpress.com/2011/03/02/banana-peel-cake/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.notquitenigella.com/2010/10/05/banana-skin-cake/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9542" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-07-31T00:34:59.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13706" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13631" CreationDate="2016-07-31T01:59:20.497" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak the duct tape in a few sprays of WD40 and if you can spray any&#xA;beneath the tape, that would be best.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start peeling the tape with a scraper or a putty knife or a blade or&#xA;by hand.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spray more WD40 over the peeled off duct tape and let it soak for 5&#xA;minutes or so and then scrape some more.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Optionally&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have any SOS Pads or steel wool, consider scrubbing the soaked duct residue with it as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VP6ID.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VP6ID.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16048" LastEditorUserId="16048" LastEditDate="2016-07-31T02:04:36.817" LastActivityDate="2016-07-31T02:04:36.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13707" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13703" CreationDate="2016-07-31T03:00:36.043" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easy! Put it in a thoroughly cleaned jar. If you have a full 1/2 (14grams), you should be able to put this in the smallest sized mason jar. This is also great for general storage of legal /medical marijuana, as it is airtight; completely &quot;smell proof&quot;; and will not allow your flowers to dry out - in fact it will continue the curing process. If you don't want to buy mason jars, any glass food jar or any airtight container that is glass will work. Just make sure that if you're using something that once contained food, that after cleaning the jar you remove any rubber on the interior of the cap ( some have this some don't); the rubber will retain the food smell despite washing. For smaller amounts, empty  prescription medicine bottles with the label removed work excellent for this purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9382" LastEditorUserId="9382" LastEditDate="2016-07-31T03:18:20.823" LastActivityDate="2016-07-31T03:18:20.823" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13708" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13654" CreationDate="2016-07-31T03:40:15.510" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can achieve this fairly easily, without needing to be the Hulk...  Bruce Banner physique would be sufficient (i.e. An average person) He's NOT the Hulk - nor would you need to be to pull this off with a good sized dolly that has crank/lever tightened straps (fairly common and rentable at Home Depot)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once the machine is on the forks, apply straps, tighten securely, and go up backward...&lt;em&gt;pulling&lt;/em&gt; the machine up, stair by stair. Most machines are actually not near as heavy as you'd think. Be sure to measure opening at the top before attempting...you would want to get to the top only to realize it wouldn't fit in. Carrying it down the stairs on a dolly would be &lt;strong&gt;much&lt;/strong&gt; harder !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;would be harder. Much harder!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9382" LastActivityDate="2016-07-31T03:40:15.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13709" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13713" CreationDate="2016-07-31T16:20:43.123" Score="2" ViewCount="745" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am fed up of mosquitoes in my room .I have attached bathroom in my room and one window opening for cooler. I Have sprayed HIT but  after 1or 2 days again found them. I Have even used ALL OUT but nothing gave permanent solution. I have even suffered from dengue and malaria in the past , so don't want to have them again. Please Help me out with some effective idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14314" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T06:45:30.440" Title="How to tackle with mosquitoes in my room?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13710" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13714" CreationDate="2016-07-31T19:29:31.597" Score="4" ViewCount="7418" Body="&lt;p&gt;For me, it's impossible to drink milk without it being cold. And sometimes, I'm about to enjoy a bowl of cereal and milk, but I find out there's no milk in the fridge, which means I have to get one from the storage room, which means it'll be warm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried the &quot;Water-Ice-Salt&quot; technique, but it didn't work for me, probably because the milk container is made of cardboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What lifehack exists for this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16054" LastActivityDate="2016-08-21T10:46:00.830" Title="How to make milk (cardboard container) ice cold fast?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13711" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13710" CreationDate="2016-07-31T20:21:03.893" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Milk box acts as an insulator.&#xA;Keep an empty glas decanter in your fridge. Pour milk in decanter and put it back in frigde.&#xA;Large surface of cool decanter will quicker cool milk. Even a bit quicker, if a larger surface of a flat bowl is used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Train your &lt;strong&gt;habbits&lt;/strong&gt;. When dumping a milk cardboard &lt;strong&gt;always put a new milk back&lt;/strong&gt; in fridge. First week will be hard to train your habbits, than you will do it without thinking anymore. Try a post-it (with a smiley) on milk cardboard for the first week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="172" LastEditorUserId="172" LastEditDate="2016-08-02T14:09:02.237" LastActivityDate="2016-08-02T14:09:02.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13712" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11730" CreationDate="2016-07-31T20:50:39.903" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to make custom paper with Pantone colours is to contact Pantone for the colourant you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pantone™ Corporation makes inks, dyes, colourants, and finishes for paper, paint, cloth, ceramics, and other applications.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add the desired pigment to your recipe for the desired effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can contact them directly through their web site.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: If you know the exact Pantone Colour Number and Pantone makes paper in that colour, shred the pantone paper and use it to make the pulp for the paper you (re) make.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-08-07T06:05:55.190" LastActivityDate="2016-08-07T06:05:55.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13713" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13709" CreationDate="2016-07-31T23:10:29.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is no permanent solution to keeping mosquitoes out of a house, other than effective window screens. Many people are trying to find ways to prevent mosquitoes from breeding or to prevent them from carrying diseases such as malaria, dengue and zika.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might best work on two areas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eliminate breeding places nearby, such as empty tires, open plastic pots and uncovered rain barrels. Mosquitoes do not fly long distances, so you can make a difference by working in your neighborhood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put up window screens and bed nets. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15106149&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) &quot;are highly effective in reducing childhood mortality and morbidity from malaria.&quot;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-07-31T23:10:29.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13714" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13710" CreationDate="2016-08-01T00:39:53.090" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If speed is your main criteria, the various life hacks to cool water fast will also work well for milk. See our &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/2107/80&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Quickly Cool a Bottle of Water&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; thread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fastest (and most practical) technique I found is wrapping a bottle [of milk] in a wet paper towel and putting it in the freezer. For an average half-liter-sized bottle, you will have &lt;strong&gt;deeply chilled milk in about 20-30 minutes.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0iikf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use this technique with your original cardboard container, but cardboard does not transfer the heat as well, and it will simply take longer to cool a container with a larger volume. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-08-01T19:31:00.280" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9983" CreationDate="2016-08-01T01:49:05.050" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the purpose of drying the backpack is to keep the contents inside dry then just grab a plastic bag and put the plastic bag inside of the backpack and the contents that are supposed to stay dry inside the plastic bag.  Then it doesn't matter if your bag is wet or not; also the tip above about using a poncho to prevent the bag from getting wet in the first place is a good idea. Dryer rack is the next best idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16055" LastActivityDate="2016-08-01T01:49:05.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13710" CreationDate="2016-08-01T14:13:55.977" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;i know this seems a bit simple and slightly suprised that it hasnt been sugested allready.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;keep one unopened carton in the fridge at all time, this will mean that you will allways have at least one carton of cold milk at all times (unless you use a carton in the time it takes to chill another carton)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-08-01T14:13:55.977" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13718" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1696" CreationDate="2016-08-01T14:30:01.683" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;to build on the elasctic band idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;wrap the band round the straw then arround the glass, either top to bottom or round it. This would hold the straw and the glass and hold them together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-08-01T14:30:01.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="493" CreationDate="2016-08-01T14:43:50.340" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;the other answers are good but also to help reduce the glugging, therefore the increases the accuracy, pour it so half the pouring hole has oil flowing through it. this can be done by tipping the bottle slowly or by turning the bottle so that the longest edge of the bottom parralell with the ground. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;gluggs&#xA;-----&#xA;|   |   dosnt glug&#xA;|   |   |`````````|&#xA;|_o_|   |_o_______|&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-08-01T14:43:50.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13710" CreationDate="2016-08-01T17:50:06.027" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This technique will work for a single serving of milk, not for an entire carton.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First, get an empty ice cube tray.  A metal one is preferable, but plastic will do. (It's even better if the tray has been in the freezer for a while already, but that might be too much to ask.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour the warm milk into the tray.  Spreading it out this way, rather than keeping it in a carton or bottle, will increase its surface area.  Increased surface area will speeds up the cooling process.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the milk-filled ice-cube tray in the freezer. You can also lower the temperature of your freezer, temporarily.  And you could put something already frozen and flat (like a packaged frozen dinner) on top of the ice cube tray to assist with the temperature transfer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't tested this, but I imagine the milk will become cold within 10-15 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it's cold enough for you, you may want to carefully pour the milk into a large mixing bowl or cake pan, and then pour it into your cereal bowl or glass, to prevent spillage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-08-01T17:50:06.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13721" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13723" CreationDate="2016-08-01T23:15:10.260" Score="7" ViewCount="3520" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, my phone rather surprisingly spends a lot of its life in my pocket. In the course of its day to day life, it gets what I assume is pocket lint in the headphone jack. This buildup has made it so that I can't use my headphones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A friend suggested joining the 21st century and getting a set of Bluetooth headphones, but I don't want to deal with &lt;em&gt;another&lt;/em&gt; device to charge. Tweezers are too big to fish the lint out, and a toothpick seems too blunt to snag it. Any suggestions as to what I can use to extract the buildup?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastEditorUserId="4088" LastEditDate="2016-08-03T14:59:49.810" LastActivityDate="2016-08-03T14:59:49.810" Title="How can I unclog my headphone port on my phone?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-08-03T15:06:49.660" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13721" CreationDate="2016-08-02T00:40:35.333" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can pull soft materials out of a narrow space using a screw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, check the size of your phone's audio jack (it is likely 3.5 mm), then pick up a wood screw that is about 0.5 - 1.0 mm narrower than that space. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5Q8Vr.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jLblt.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Power down your phone completely.&lt;/strong&gt; Then, holding the screw between your thumb and index finger, gently &quot;thread&quot; the screw between your fingers, moving the screw into the space of the audio jack. Be mindful so not to push too hard against the back end of the audio jack component, or to unnecessarily scrape up the metal contacts inside. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it feels like you are &lt;em&gt;far enough&lt;/em&gt; to be into some foreign material, gently pull the screw straight out, trying to draw out any foreign obstructions caught up in the treads. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat as necessary until no more foreign material is removed. This should clear out any excessive obstructions lodged in the audio jack space. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-08-02T01:47:02.373" LastActivityDate="2016-08-02T01:47:02.373" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13723" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13721" CreationDate="2016-08-02T03:02:36.393" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drop into a drug store and in the toothbrush section look for a proxabrush which is long tiny VERY rugged and with flexible bristles that are stiff but not hard. Use the brush in the same manner as directed for the woodscrew (insert, twist, withdraw, remove stuff, repeat) but with no fear of damaging any delicate parts in the phone jack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The short bristles that stick out at 90° are arranged in spirals that are great for snagging lint fibres, threads, and &amp;quot;stuff.&amp;quot; There's no metal-to-metal contact so there's no need to power down, or remove batteries, etc.&#xA;They come in different lengths, shapes (cone, straight), thicknesses, and widths. I use them for cleaning and applying lubricant to tiny things.&#xA;All my needs have been met with a few sales samples. The handles are colour coded to tell one size and shape from another.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F9LsA.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F9LsA.png&quot; alt=&quot;GUM™ Proxabrush™&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-08-02T23:35:31.117" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13721" CreationDate="2016-08-02T04:32:46.033" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a vacuum cleaner with a small nozzle attachment. Apply the suction directly over the hole for the headphone jack to remove loose debris. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an added bonus, this will get some heavier materials that may have migrated down the hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have successfully removed the foreign materials, purchase a simple plastic plug for the jack to keep it clean. They even come in &lt;a href=&quot;https://amzn.com/B00F538928&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; title=&quot;Non-affiliated link to Amazon.com&quot;&gt;fun designs&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-08-02T04:32:46.033" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13725" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11353" CreationDate="2016-08-02T04:44:25.900" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The dust and lint trap in the tumbler might be full or nearly plugged and not removing lint and dust as your clothes dry. The tube from the tumbler to the outside vent must be clear from all blockage to work. Sometimes there are birds and rodent nests that must be removed to have the tumbler working efficiently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-08-02T04:44:25.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13728" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-02T08:23:53.357" Score="3" ViewCount="9529" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am using Iphone SE. When I put the tempered glass there generated bubble in the corner.  I tried to fix it but it does not work &amp;amp; I have changed my tempered glass twice but still the bubble gets generated. Why is this happening &amp;amp; how do I fix this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16072" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-08-02T15:05:47.213" LastActivityDate="2016-08-20T15:18:25.667" Title="How to fix when there is bubble after putting tempered glass and why is this happening?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-08-22T13:13:25.563" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13730" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11756" CreationDate="2016-08-02T11:59:02.487" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;After much tinkering, here is the best solution I could come up with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notably:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;- there is no &quot;hardware&quot; to fiddle with, break or pull your hair&lt;br&gt;&#xA;- no dexterity required, I can shift my ring to this while running&lt;br&gt;&#xA;- cheap, low profile, wearable in shower/swimming, sweat-proof  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy some 1mm (or 1.5mm, whatever you prefer) cotton, waxed necklace cord. Make a loop which, when doubled, can be comfortably negotiated over your head. Wear the plain, doubled loop. When you need to remove and carry your ring(s): Open the loop, pass a bight through the ring, and put your head through both bights...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ymfSm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ymfSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Getting the length of the necklace just right requires some fiddling. Start with a long piece of string and tie just one of the two fisherman's knots. That way you have a very easily adjustable loop. Wear it both ways and find just the right length that the double-loop-no-ring fits easily over your head, but the double-loop-with-ring won't (for example) slip off your head in a handstand, swimming, whatever you're going to be doing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12348" LastEditorUserId="12348" LastEditDate="2016-08-02T12:05:00.160" LastActivityDate="2016-08-02T12:05:00.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13731" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1588" CreationDate="2016-08-02T12:15:56.713" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another option would be to use a lens turned around - with the lens mount in front and holding the camera body to the front of the lens. It's more finicky, but there are also adapters for that, which are very inexpensive: &lt;a href=&quot;http://tinyurl.com/j2jxgyq&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://tinyurl.com/j2jxgyq&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16074" LastActivityDate="2016-08-02T12:15:56.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13710" CreationDate="2016-08-02T12:36:50.647" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;freeze some milk in a form so you can crush it easily, when you need cold milk, get the frozen milk and crush it (more surface aria) then put the crushed frozen milk into a funnel with a coffee filter in it (the filter is to stop you getting chips of milk in your cereal) and then pour the milk through the funnel. Don't forget to put more milk in the freezer for next time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This could also be done with frozen water but that could effect the taste of the milk. You will have to experiment with how much frozen milk to non frozen is needed&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;one possible way of freezing the milk so you can crush it is by putting it in freezer bags and laying them down so that it forms a thin sheet when frozen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;another idea is freeze a half full bottle of milk on its side or better diagonally if you can so there is the largest surface of milk open to the air. when you need to chill room temp milk, pour exactly the right amount of milk into the bottle. swirl and shake it (not too much as you will mix air into the milk and you will get too much milk) then pour it out slowly, frozen side down. Then put it back in the freezer&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;i don't how long milk is still fresh when frozen so you may need to occasionally replace the frozen milk. I say only put the milk you want to use in the &quot;chilling bottle&quot; as mixing milk from different containers can reduce the life of the milk plus you would have to then either freeze the remainder milk or use the rest of the unfrozen milk before the frozen defrosts otherwise you will have to replace it. this will work for 2% or less, i dont know at what percentage of fat milk can no longer be frozen in a domestic freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-08-02T12:36:50.647" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13734" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-08-02T23:28:51.033" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have some money, you might consider buying a pair of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gunnars.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Gunnar Glasses&lt;/a&gt;, which are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;specifically engineered to reduce digital eyestrain&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15803" LastEditorUserId="15803" LastEditDate="2016-08-04T14:18:16.440" LastActivityDate="2016-08-04T14:18:16.440" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6377" CreationDate="2016-08-04T09:26:33.850" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As already mentioned, looking toward bright light can induce sneezing. This is known as photic sneeze reflex (PSR), &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-does-bright-light-cau/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;estimated to occur in 18 to 35 percent of the population&lt;/a&gt;&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also lightly stimulate the nerves by sticking something with a narrow point up your nose (e.g. pen cap). I wouldn't recommend it, though. Yes, it will cause you to sneeze, but it can — and frequently does — cause an infection itself (even when you don't have one to begin with).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To stop the tickling sensation, apply pressure to each side of your nose with two fingers, right where the bridge (i.e. nasal bone) ends.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17112" LastActivityDate="2016-08-04T09:26:33.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11756" CreationDate="2016-08-04T15:16:59.903" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get some lite climbing rope or parachute cord  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hy6CL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hy6CL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You pass the rope loop through the ring the pass across the bottom and up the top side.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It is called a Lark's head (cow hitch).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A4RhE.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A4RhE.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And I would use fisherman knot on the rope.  I think that is what you are currently using.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="15377" LastEditDate="2016-08-04T15:24:00.903" LastActivityDate="2016-08-04T15:24:00.903" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13742" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2016-08-04T18:20:10.343" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A rubber band.  I was a paper boy and always had paper rubber bands.  Break the loop.  Strike from about 8 inches away when they land.   At school I would wait for them to land on my desk and get them every time.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-08-04T18:20:10.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13744" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-04T20:55:17.820" Score="1" ViewCount="353" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a birdbath and in the summer it accommodates many mosquitos' eggs. It's concrete, so I would rather not pour it out each time. I also don't want to poison the water as to not harm the birds. I hope to deter the occasional roaming Zikachu, thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6586" LastActivityDate="2016-08-04T20:55:17.820" Title="How to be rid of mosquito larvae in bird bath" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2016-08-04T23:05:10.387" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6377" CreationDate="2016-08-05T07:19:51.370" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest method is to put a small piece of cotton in each nostril. That will not stop the breathing but will block the movement of the things that are causing sneezing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16097" LastEditorUserId="7247" LastEditDate="2016-08-08T05:43:25.940" LastActivityDate="2016-08-08T05:43:25.940" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13746" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2016-08-05T11:26:27.100" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a hoover &lt;strong&gt;without the filter bag&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turn on the hoover and point to the fly. The vacuum will pull it in, and the fly will die when passing through the internal fan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Too cruel (and noisy) though. &gt;=/&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15487" LastEditorUserId="15487" LastEditDate="2016-08-08T08:35:07.840" LastActivityDate="2016-08-08T08:35:07.840" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-08-05T11:37:26.013" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not much you need to do actually, you are just overloading your eyes because of much time focused in your mind, therefore starring for long times at your screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember to do some slow blinks (close eyes for 1 second) the most often you can, or close your eyes when things are processing/compiling/etc. Take breaks to look at stuff far from you (outside of the window or in a distant point in the room). Switching focus is kind of a workout for the eyes. And wash your eyes with cold water every hour if you can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15487" LastActivityDate="2016-08-05T11:37:26.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13748" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13793" CreationDate="2016-08-05T15:00:20.997" Score="-1" ViewCount="1515" Body="&lt;p&gt;At the first washing, some clothes shrink. What should I do before washing them in the washing machine to avoid shrinking them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15968" LastEditorUserId="4088" LastEditDate="2016-12-19T14:27:40.057" LastActivityDate="2016-12-19T14:27:40.057" Title="How to prevent clothes from shrinking in the washing machine" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13749" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13762" CreationDate="2016-08-05T16:26:41.793" Score="2" ViewCount="6724" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many shoes now-a-days, even the branded ones have some lace-holes without &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=eyelets&amp;amp;client=firefox-b&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwilsv2o1arOAhUHpY8KHfH9DugQ_AUICCgB&amp;amp;biw=1569&amp;amp;bih=811&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;eyelets&lt;/a&gt;. Each time the shoe laces are tied, the lace tears into the shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gpCix.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gpCix.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Eyelets are only available in &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=eyelet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bunches which are too expensive&lt;/a&gt; to buy for a requirement of four eyelets.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes the eyelet comes off too.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nje2O.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nje2O.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there any other way to protect the lace holes from getting torn?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13761" LastEditorUserId="13761" LastEditDate="2016-08-18T15:31:12.173" LastActivityDate="2016-08-19T20:12:26.430" Title="How to protect the lace holes of a shoe from the lace without an eyelet?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13750" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13754" CreationDate="2016-08-05T23:01:17.383" Score="-1" ViewCount="387" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hair always looks fuller &amp;amp; thicker on the day that I shampooed. The day after that, it feels so light &amp;amp; thin. Because of this, could not set or comb my hair the way I want to. Light application of hair cream helps but that would not me of much help on the third day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I shampoo once every three days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11205" LastActivityDate="2016-10-06T10:01:42.550" Title="How to make thin hair look thicker?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-10-15T11:48:49.043" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13753" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13758" CreationDate="2016-08-06T22:00:47.573" Score="0" ViewCount="98" Body="&lt;p&gt;I guess most people know the issue of losing a power adaptor for one of their devices. In my case I just lost &lt;a href=&quot;https://tangent-audio.com/products/17-accessories-amp-spare-parts/39-power-adaptor-tangent-fjord/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this kind of adapter&lt;/a&gt;. I don't see how these adapters should be that expensive to manufacture and I guess there should be some overlap in terms of electrical specifications for different adapters. Is there any way to find a suitable low-cost alternative to Amazon or similar site for a somewhat uncommon adapter such as the one I've just lost?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;note: transformer is for 220V (Europe), so answers need to reflect that&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17145" LastEditorUserId="1847" LastEditDate="2016-08-07T21:53:07.233" LastActivityDate="2016-08-07T21:53:07.233" Title="Replacing lost power adapter using low-cost alternative" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-08-08T11:51:14.857" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13750" CreationDate="2016-08-06T23:18:48.523" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have started to use wash&amp;amp;go, shampoo and conditioner in one, in the shower. It saves a lot of time in the shower, its very cheap and doesn't hold my hair down! &#xA;Once my hair is dry its got so much volume that it lasts for days. For a little bit extra smoothness I use hair oil or coconut oil on it while its still damp. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Salt spray also helps with volume. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17142" LastActivityDate="2016-08-06T23:18:48.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13755" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10462" CreationDate="2016-08-06T23:24:13.883" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should try hair oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Seal the Moisture&#xA;  If your hair is of medium density or a wavy texture, an oil based leave-in conditioner is a better option. Apply an even coat after towel drying. This helps to seal moisture into your hair before the dry air around you has a chance to rob moisture away. Again, you don’t need a market bought conditioner. Jojoba oil, or coconut oil, or peach kernel oil or shea butter will make a wonderful leave-in conditioner. Rub a small amount into your palms then spread it through your hair. It will give you a great boost of sheen and volume and prevent further flyaway. Obviously, use sparingly and keep away from your roots and fringe.   &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hairbuddha.net/prevent-static-hair/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.hairbuddha.net/prevent-static-hair/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17142" LastActivityDate="2016-08-06T23:24:13.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13757" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13749" CreationDate="2016-08-07T01:13:54.683" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you pull it the laces tight, pull them straight out from the hole (i.e. outwards from the shoe) as opposed to upwards (or 90 degrees from the hole).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This will help limit the friction applied to the holes from the laces and hence help prevent rippage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="2089" LastEditDate="2016-08-15T10:54:12.370" LastActivityDate="2016-08-15T10:54:12.370" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13758" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13753" CreationDate="2016-08-07T05:44:18.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a number of &quot;universal&quot; adapters costing &lt;em&gt;far&lt;/em&gt; less than the OEM replacement. There are a few factors to check to match the original:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output voltage should be within 5% off of the OEM supply. Check the input voltage on the device, if you can't find the output of the supply. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output connector &lt;em&gt;must&lt;/em&gt; match that of your device. Be sure of the polarity, as well (often center positive, shell negative, but not &lt;em&gt;always&lt;/em&gt;.) Try a universal power supply (PS) with multiple connectors, unless you can find a PS that is designed to match your device.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mains voltage and connectors should match your region, e.g. 230V in G.B. or 120V in U.S.A). Some newer &quot;wall warts&quot; may work from 110V to 240V.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The PS must be able to supply &lt;em&gt;at least&lt;/em&gt; the rated current of the original, but can be higher.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy from a reputable source... there are rare cases of poor electrical isolation between mains and device, which is shocking!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-08-07T05:44:18.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13749" CreationDate="2016-08-07T05:47:18.483" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could reinforce the rim of the hole, inside and out, with Shoe Goop or even clear nail polish (though not as effective).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, some grommets have sharp edges, which tear laces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-08-07T05:47:18.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13762" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13749" CreationDate="2016-08-07T18:05:58.333" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to lace shoes for proper fit. (a technique to use for the eyelet style)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Proper shoe lacing prevents unnecessary stress on the eyelets (the small holes for the lace) and the counters (backs of the shoes). Here are a number of ways to lace shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aofas.org/.../Lacing-Techniques-for-Proper-Shoe-Fit.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.aofas.org/.../Lacing-Techniques-for-Proper-Shoe-Fit.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dress shoes often have leather to lace unreinforced eyelet treatment. There are a number of ways to make attractive lacing patterns here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ties.com/how-to-tie-dress-shoes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.ties.com/how-to-tie-dress-shoes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also buy aftermarket self-backing reinforced eyelets to install yourself. While the link takes you to a source that might be more than you want to order, it is a possibility. A shoe repair station may give or sell you a lesser amount for your pair. Get a few extras for other eyelets, too. This is increasing the cost of the pair you already bought. You can blame the manufacturers for passing the cost on to you after the sale. Avoid one-piece &quot;grommets&quot; which are weak and split easily. Ask for two-piece ones that are made well and don't tear the shoe or the lace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shoe-eyelets.com/index.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.shoe-eyelets.com/index.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First and foremost, avoid round hard laces that don't distribute the stress evenly. Substitute and use a flat soft fabric lace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The maximum tension is exerted at the eyelets where you pull. If the lace across the toe is too loose, pulling the laces hard at the top exerts minimal force to the lace tension at the toe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the laces appear the way you find most attractive, begin to tighten them by taking up the slack length starting with the toe and working your way up from there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When pulling shoelaces tight, pull outwards rather than upwards, to lessen friction against the holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pull firmly and evenly and don't tug quickly on the lace ends.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tie the lace with an &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Ian Knot&lt;/a&gt; which uses fewer steps than a regular knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-08-18T18:35:40.907" LastActivityDate="2016-08-18T18:35:40.907" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3816" CreationDate="2016-08-07T20:54:25.520" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use zip-ties across a loop at each end to prevent tugging. These cables fail because of tugging and bad rubber on the wires. The bad rubber will now not tear, and tugging at the weakest spot is not going to happen. Looks silly though. I do this with AC wiring after I've used heatshrink tube to the solder joints... Just works. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17156" LastActivityDate="2016-08-07T20:54:25.520" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13767" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9304" CreationDate="2016-08-08T13:21:40.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a piece of letter paper, fold it in half a couple times to the shape of a shoe horn and it works very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17164" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-08-08T18:28:11.183" LastActivityDate="2016-08-08T18:28:11.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13768" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13769" CreationDate="2016-08-08T16:26:45.997" Score="-4" ViewCount="276" Body="&lt;p&gt;My friend told me that cheese could be bent and there is foldable cheese. I've tried folding it but it breaks, I tried heating it slightly but it still breaks.&#xA;How can I fold cheese?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17168" LastActivityDate="2016-08-08T17:04:12.697" Title="How do I bend cheese?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-08-12T16:28:46.687" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13769" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13768" CreationDate="2016-08-08T17:04:12.697" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your friend was teasing you. Not all cheeses can be folded. You will probably have the greatest success with &quot;KRAFT™&quot; process cheese due to its plastic consistency. (Maybe that stuff &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;IS&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; plastic.) Fermented or natural brick cheeses like cheddar are too dry or flakey to slice thin enough to fold. Some foldable cheese needs to be put on a sheet of parchment paper before it is folded. Then, by folding the parchment you avoid the break. You cannot get a sharp crease with cheese, as it will break when you push down on the fold. At best, all you can expect is a loose round fold. After you fold the cheese a first time, there is no way to fold it again unless you put butter, margarine, or some lubricant to allow the cheese layers to slide upon each other as it is folded or it will break. Warming the cheese will help somewhat. Yellow process cheese folds more easily than the white. Swiss process cheese is the bendyest(?) of all. When you get more practice, cheese origami is a demanding artform practiced by very few. (I am kidding about the origami with cheese; but, who knows?)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-08-08T17:04:12.697" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9304" CreationDate="2016-08-08T17:59:32.407" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would cut a plastic bottle of the correct size / shape&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-08-08T17:59:32.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13772" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9304" CreationDate="2016-08-08T19:52:42.937" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;After you finish your yogurt (or pint of ice cream), cut the plastic container vertically into a medium-wide strip and trim off the bottom. Bend the strip lengthwise to fit into the heel of the shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A dollar-bill sized strip of polypropylene (PP) will lay flat on a closet shelf patiently waiting for your next application. It will fit into your hip pocket, wallet, or bag. It works wet or dry, and can be used for other things that a bobby pin can't. It's one of a few great MacGyvers* to have with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*MacGyver is a different kind of hero: he doesn't use weapons, he's afraid of heights, and he's an expert at making complicated machines out of ordinary things quickly. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tv.com/shows/macgyver/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.tv.com/shows/macgyver/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-08-08T19:52:42.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13773" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-08T23:33:50.190" Score="2" ViewCount="928" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love theme parks. I am a huge fan of roller coasters and other kind of strong attractions. The problem is that I usually feel sick fairly soon, sometimes even after the first or second ride. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That means that I usually have to stop riding for a while, not trying all the roller coasters in the park or just giving up strong sensations for the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, that also slows down my friends, who often stay with me and don't ride (or ride less) the strongest roller coasters because of that. Besides, I cannot help but feeling that I am wasting money when I can't fully enjoy my ticket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my question is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Are there any way to avoid or reduce this kind of sickness in theme parks?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: my original question was worded with &quot;dizziness&quot; instead of &quot;motion sickness&quot; because a translation mistake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10935" LastEditorUserId="10935" LastEditDate="2016-08-11T14:34:26.577" LastActivityDate="2017-08-07T06:37:32.340" Title="How to avoid motion sickness in a theme park?" Tags="&lt;summer&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13774" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13773" CreationDate="2016-08-09T01:58:13.367" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The title of your question is regarding dizziness; but, your details suggest motion sickness which is related.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's an article on the overall symptom&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizziness&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizziness&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dizziness involves some trouble with your balance. You would have trouble walking; and, in severe cases just trying to sit upright on the ground would be difficult.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can reduce dizzy spells.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid rapid changes in position that affects your blood pressure.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid rapid changes in your head position&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eliminate or decrease use of products that impair circulation: nicotine, caffeine, and salt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid things that increase your stress levels&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Avoid hazardous activities if you are feeling the least bit dizzy.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can lessen the effects of motion sickness&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ride where you can look toward your destination without tilting your head.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't read or look down&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't watch or talk to another traveler who is having motion sickness&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid strong odours and spicy or greasy foods &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try any one of the many motion sickness remedies&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is more relevant information about both of their causes and treatments&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ccent.com/vertigo-dizziness-cause-california-visalia.htm#dizzy&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.ccent.com/vertigo-dizziness-cause-california-visalia.htm#dizzy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is more specific information about Motion Sickness, its causes and some techniques to reduce its effects&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_sickness&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_sickness&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-08-12T19:22:09.753" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T19:22:09.753" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13775" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-09T02:31:58.493" Score="2" ViewCount="131" Body="&lt;p&gt;After opening a packet of crackers, I store in a zip-lock bag to keep them from getting moist. But that's not good enough, and they still lose their crispness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What’s a good way to refresh them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What’s a better way to keep them once opened?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it matters, these are Pepperide Farm butter crackers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T08:15:03.880" Title="Refreshing and preserving crackers" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13775" CreationDate="2016-08-09T02:42:24.020" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;After I open them, I put my crackers and chips in the freezer. They stay fresh much longer there; weeks if not months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastActivityDate="2016-08-09T02:42:24.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13778" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11623" CreationDate="2016-08-09T05:29:43.910" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been in a house where all the rooms have an automatically regulated AC unit with a strong exhaust that generates a lot of ambient noise. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the base floor, there's a kitchen and a common room and metal stairs leading to the sleeping rooms above. When the AC unit in my room is off, I can hear the loud booming noises from the stairs, people opening and closing doors to their rooms, banging cupboards in the kitchen, even using the toilet or taking showers in the adjacent rooms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yet, when the AC unit is on, all the sounds are drowned. This might seem like a general recommendation and may not be feasible to pull off, but perhaps installing speakers into rooms and slowly introducing ambient noise before you arrive might help everyone out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6448" LastActivityDate="2016-08-09T05:29:43.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13779" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11623" CreationDate="2016-08-09T15:49:36.440" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have indicated the action that should be taken which is to isolate the kitchen (sources of noise) from the rest of the household or vise-versa. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Kitchen doors are problematic and are rarely used for various reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The refrigerator door is a relatively easy fix. Clean the gasket seal around the refrigerator door and where it presses against the metal frame. A sticky seal will need more force to open which will rattle all the containers in the door. They tend to be small glass containers that bang into each other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From your post, you have some experience with roommates. If you think that you are doing as much as you can, your roommates will have to take ownership and responsibility for themselves by doing what they can to ensure their well-being. This includes closing their bedroom door. If the bedrooms don't have a door, this is a problem with a very workable solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Investigate the possibilities of installing an acoustical folding door which is a Do-it-yourself kit. It's an expense and someone will have to buy it and install it which is an issue for the landlord. Happily, it's a tax-deductible expense in most jurisdictions and one which will make tenant's life a bit more bearable there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.accordion-door.com/2100.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.accordion-door.com/2100.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-08-09T15:49:36.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13775" CreationDate="2016-08-09T17:39:14.250" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a toaster oven, you can lay them on a metal tray or a sheet of aluminum foil, and toast them for 1-2 minutes. Only toast the ones you're planning to eat right then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done this with older corn chips. I assume it will work just as well with crackers!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-08-09T17:39:14.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2297" CreationDate="2016-08-09T21:52:50.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm helping my dad do this to his new garden and we have borrowed a shopping trolley pit chicken wire in the bottom and coming up over the sides made handles on either side so can lift it after then filling it about half way with the shovels and hosing it down wile shaking it after just lift the stones out and put them where you want we are getting it done much faster than before &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17186" LastActivityDate="2016-08-09T21:52:50.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13784" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-10T09:55:07.450" Score="-1" ViewCount="647" Body="&lt;p&gt;I decided to take care of my hands and bought the said keyboard. But I ran into a few problems when using it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;I have not yet found a suitable finger layout.&#xA;As a consequence, it is making learning to touch type very difficult.&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The keyboard is very special, and therefore, I am guessing there must be a special solution for it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Who else has had this problem and how did you solve it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17193" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2016-08-10T14:42:05.823" LastActivityDate="2016-08-10T14:42:05.823" Title="What is the best way to master keyboard: Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-08-10T14:42:40.903" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13784" CreationDate="2016-08-10T13:00:22.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used the older Ergonomic keyboard occasionally (a partner had one).  I found it worked fine with the standard home key finger placement (&lt;em&gt;asdf jkl;&lt;/em&gt; on an English QWERTY keyboard).  My reaches and strokes were the same as what I learned (on manual and Selectric typewriters) in 1975, though it took a little practice to get comfortable with the hand positions after twenty-some years on flat computer keyboards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to &lt;em&gt;learn&lt;/em&gt; touch typing, follow the standard methods; the keys are in standard QWERTY order, including the upper row number/symbol keys, enter, backspace, tab, and cap lock, unless you've loaded a Dvorak or other alternate layout in software.  If you're not working in English on your computer, hopefully you were able to get the Sculpt Ergonomic in your own language character set, and if so, it should support the same home keys and technique as a standard keyboard for your language.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-08-10T13:00:22.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13786" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13775" CreationDate="2016-08-10T22:31:19.880" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00IXRI0Q8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;commercial cracker storage containers&lt;/a&gt; made out of heavier polyethylene, or of polypropylene (which is dish-washer safe). The problem with thinner polyethylene plastic bags is that there is some &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.evergreen-packaging.com/en/ShowNews.asp?id=70&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;permeability to water vapor.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can improve upon these by putting in a packet of silica gel water absorbent; the silica can be regenerated by &lt;em&gt;gentle&lt;/em&gt; heating in an oven.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might also try reusing the aluminum-foil lined zipper-locking plastic bags from large coffee packages. The aluminum layer is particularly impermeable to air and water vapor! Note that these bags often have a one-way valve to allow removing air. This may be an asset or hindrance -- if the crackers don't stay crisp, try taping over the valve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zoiRK.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zoiRKm.png&quot; alt=&quot;coffee packaging&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T08:15:03.880" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T08:15:03.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13773" CreationDate="2016-08-10T22:34:21.493" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try what ballet dancers do: keep your eyes focused and your head aimed at a single spot &lt;em&gt;outside&lt;/em&gt; the ride, and &lt;em&gt;snap&lt;/em&gt; your head to a new position, if need be, rather than &lt;em&gt;slooowly&lt;/em&gt; moving it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, don't eat before you go for a ride... urk&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-08-10T22:34:21.493" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13789" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-08-11T03:36:05.530" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm suffering from a similar problem and the answers here are pretty much everything you can find on the web.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;f.lux (as recommended by @nmjcman101) is a tool worthy of use&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gunnar Glasses (To reduce glare)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Any other anti-glare glasses (not sure about how these will compare to gunnar, but certainly better than no-glasses)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Awareness &lt;a href=&quot;http://iamfutureproof.com/tools/awareness/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://iamfutureproof.com/tools/awareness/&lt;/a&gt; (Rings a bell every n minutes, so you know that you need to take a break)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In this break, try to look at objects that are more than 20 ft away from you, this will work out the retina muscles.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drop a few drops of eye drops, every 2 hours or so (I use i-tone in India)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill your mouth with water and then rinse your eyes before going to sleep and waking up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;[if possible] Try to fix your work. Off load tasks to paper. Our eyes are not meant to bear that level of strain. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17202" LastActivityDate="2016-08-11T03:36:05.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-08-11T04:07:41.300" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make sure you monitor is at eye level. Every 15 minutes focus at least 4 things far away without moving your head. Tension headaches may be due to lack of magnesium 80% of people are deficient in magnesium. If you have painful eye strain rinsing your eye with cold water can do wonders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17203" LastActivityDate="2016-08-11T04:07:41.300" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13791" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-11T04:43:37.657" Score="2" ViewCount="3358" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a few expensive dress shirts and even though I wear them only in very limited situations, they slowly get a little run around the collar from where they rub up against my neck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it better to wash them after every use (with that special collar cleaner soap smeared on the collar), even though they'll more quickly fade, or is there another trick?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17204" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T13:47:00.007" Title="How to avoid ruining the collar on men's dress shirt?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13728" CreationDate="2016-08-11T13:21:52.807" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's in the corner it is probably due to &lt;strong&gt;micro dust&lt;/strong&gt;, you need to use a &lt;strong&gt;micro fiber tissue&lt;/strong&gt; in order to remove them. Sometime when you buy a screen protector there is a &lt;strong&gt;sticker&lt;/strong&gt; sent with it that helps to get those micro dust stuck on the sticker. Also doing this in an &lt;strong&gt;humid environment&lt;/strong&gt; such as a bathroom seems to help .&#xA;source : &lt;a href=&quot;http://forums.macrumors.com/threads/install-screen-protector-in-bathroom-steam-shower.1151517/%22Bathroom%20steam%20shower%22&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Bathroom steam&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17211" LastActivityDate="2016-08-11T13:21:52.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13793" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13748" CreationDate="2016-08-11T13:26:58.103" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to specify the type of clothes and how did you wash them, but generally I would say :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't use dryer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use low temperature (30°C)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17211" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-09-11T16:12:50.983" LastActivityDate="2016-09-11T16:12:50.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13794" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13801" CreationDate="2016-08-11T17:46:30.473" Score="1" ViewCount="155" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't actually drive with one often, but when my family goes camping we almost always haul a trailer. (It looks to be a 'utility trailer' that we removed the high back from) When we arrive at the campsite, my dad pulls up, unhitches the trailer, and moves it (my mom says he looks like a donkey) by hand. He has tried to back it up, but has had a few too many close calls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there some trick to backing up well?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T16:10:18.737" Title="How to back up with a trailer?" Tags="&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13794" CreationDate="2016-08-11T17:50:39.303" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way my dad taught me was to pretend I was steering the trailer's wheels.  If you want the trailer to go left, turn the steering wheel left, and vice versa -- then use counter-steering to straighten and prevent a jack knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-08-11T17:50:39.303" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13796" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13791" CreationDate="2016-08-11T18:36:07.107" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use some &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000VDT94O&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Spray 'n Wash&lt;/a&gt; around the inside of the collar before each wash. I've been doing it for a while now and it usually does a pretty good job of preventing stains.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I wear an undershirt beneath most dress shirts I usually only wash them every other time anyway and as long as I use a relatively delicate wash I don't notice much (if any) fading.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course this goes without saying that you should still be showering regularly. You'll want to remove as much dead skin/oil/dirt as possible before you're wearing these shirts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7899" LastActivityDate="2016-08-11T18:36:07.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13797" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13791" CreationDate="2016-08-11T19:09:52.047" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tthere's nothing to gain by using a special product on the ring.  All that ring is, is dead skin cells rubbed off your neck, made visible mainly by the presence of your skin pigments (the darker your skin, the more visible the ring), and soap sellers have been trying to give us solutions for it for at least the past fifty years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, be aware that the ring isn't visible to anyone else while you're wearing the shirt -- especially if your collar is buttoned and you're wearing a tie.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There still isn't a better way to clean the ring than just putting a portion of your regular amount of liquid detergent (measure your detergent, then use some from the cup for this, rather than using more from the bottle or jug) directly on the inside of the collar at your regular laundering, and rubbing it vigorously into the fabric.  If you use a powder detergent, take a little of what you'd normally use on a damp toothbrush and brush it thoroughly into the ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Neither of these techniques is perfect; over time the ring will build up, unavoidably; this is part of &quot;wearing out&quot; fine clothing.  Eventually, they're fit only for casual wear, and a little after that, they're off to the charity store -- unless you're like me, and wear them (casually) until they fall apart.  Take comfort in the fact that, if you have a few of these good shirts, and wash them only when they actually need it (food stains, soils, or too much of your own scent), they'll last long enough to go out of fashion before they're too worn for formal wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-08-11T19:09:52.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13748" CreationDate="2016-08-11T21:11:41.083" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The tags on your clothing give instructions on how to wash them. Here is a helpful &lt;a href=&quot;https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/icon-set-laundry-symbols-vector-illustration-34266160.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;reference image&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17215" LastActivityDate="2016-08-11T21:11:41.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13791" CreationDate="2016-08-12T01:22:02.633" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found nothing about the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;frequency&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; of washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did find this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can't simply add products like Oxi to your washing and expect miracles. OxiClean (Borax, Amaze, and Arm &amp;amp; Hammer Washing Soda) are laundry boosters, which means that they'll help to brighten-up average laundry. Boosters can also be used as stain removers, but they have to be applied directly to the problem area and allowed some time to work. (This is true of all stains, not just a shirt collar.)&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;CAUSE&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;br/&gt;Most people agree some collar (and the cuffs of shirts) staining is due to sweat, which is true, but only partially so. Collar darkening is caused by a combination of sweat, dead skin cells, skin oils, and soap product buildup. Sweat can't be helped, but if the collar is a persistent problem for you, try to pay a little extra attention to your neck right at the end of your shower. Doing so will help to remove dead skin, as well as any residue shampoo, conditioner and/or soap you may have left behind. If you use hair products, you may also want to give your neck a quick wiping off after you've done your hair but before you put on your shirt.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;TREATMENT&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;br/&gt;Directly apply your preferred laundry washing product to the problem area, but be ready for the possibility that it might not work as well as you want. DO NOT give up if that happens. Try a different product. This is sort of a frustrating thing to have to say, but unfortunately the truth is what works on one person's stained shirt may not work on another person's stained shirt. There are a lot of different possible combinations. One shirt was saved with OxiClean's spray stain treatment on the collar and then rubbing the collar against itself before washing so that the fabric absorbs the detergent. Another person tried the same thing and pfft. Nothing. A different kind of product he tried did work.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;PRODUCTS&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;  &lt;code&gt;Sprays:&lt;/code&gt; Spray stain treatments are probably the easiest of the bunch to apply. Just spritz spritz spritz, and then work the product into the stained area by rubbing the shirt's material against itself. You can also use an old toothbrush or a laundry brush to help work the product in. In the spray category, some brands to look out for are:&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - OxiClean&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - Zout&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - Shout&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - Resolve/was sold under the name &lt;em&gt;Spray 'n Wash&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - Charlie’s Soap&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; &lt;code&gt;Bars:&lt;/code&gt; Using a laundry bar will take a bit more effort than a spray—though really only a bit more. The upside is that the force of rubbing the bar into your stained collar will obviate the need to rub the shirt's fabric against itself. In the laundry bar category, some brands to look out for are:&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - Fels Naptha&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - Zote&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - Dr. Bronner's&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;  &lt;code&gt;Gels etc.:&lt;/code&gt; Products that you need to spread onto a stain using your hands:&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - Goop&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - Mom’s Goop&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - Liquid laundry detergent&lt;br/&gt;&#xA; - Dish soap&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;General guidelines&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br/&gt; When in doubt, reach for the dish soap when you don't know what it is or where it came from.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;Other kinds of soap will work too—liquid laundry detergent, hand soap, bar soap—but dish soap is one of those things that's almost always on hand and is also my go-to whenever anything gets spilled in my house. Splashed some coffee on the duvet? Dish soap. Dropped a piece of dressed lettuce on your pants? Dish soap. Have a mystery stain? Dish soap.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;The thing is about dish soap is that it's mild, so the worst thing that will happen is that it doesn't work. Usually, with a small amount of dish soap and a sponge, the problem will disappear.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;If the worst happens and the dish soap doesn't remove the stain, head for one of your stain pretreatment products. Again, the use of a stain treatment isn't going to hurt the situation, though of course it may not help.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;Nylon (specifically) can be machine washed using either cold or warm—but not hot—water. It's best to air dry nylon, though it can be dried in the machine using a no-heat cycle. Unfortunately, most nylon items cannot be dry-cleaned because the solvents will melt the fabric, but in the case of mystery stains on clothes that can be dry cleaned, sometimes the best course of action is just to throw a few bucks at the problem and let the professionals figure it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T13:47:00.007" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T13:47:00.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13794" CreationDate="2016-08-12T07:32:45.993" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Practice, practice, practice. Go somewhere it doesn't matter and try it out. In fact, take the whole family and they can all learn. That stops your spouse from standing there and screaming &quot;left, left&quot;, which is not helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the wing mirrors. If you want to go straight back, if you see your trailer in the right-hand mirror, move your right hand down a bit. If you want to see the trailer in the right-hand mirror, move your left hand down a bit. Don't over steer, trailers react very fast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't be afraid to get out and check. If you are worried about hitting stuff you can't see, use sticks as markers. If someone wants to help, tell them only to say &quot;stop&quot; or &quot;keep going&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T07:32:45.993" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13794" CreationDate="2016-08-12T08:45:51.010" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel and move it in the direction you want the trailer to move.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A small trailer with a short hitch is hard to back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="15377" LastEditDate="2016-08-12T16:10:18.737" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T16:10:18.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3816" CreationDate="2016-08-12T09:52:34.853" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try buying one with Kevlar fiber coating. I have been using this type for about a year and have had no issues them at all. Sound quality is great too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17220" LastEditorUserId="10202" LastEditDate="2016-08-12T15:28:47.407" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T15:28:47.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13794" CreationDate="2016-08-12T12:33:55.840" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a good alternative, don't even try.  Instead of moving the trailer with the vehicle or by hand, invest in something called a motor mover.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CjePmkIgP4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is the first video I came across which demonstrates how such a device works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having one won't improve your ability to reverse with a trailer but it will stop you struggling to try and reverse it or to &quot;look like a donkey&quot; moving it by hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T12:33:55.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13805" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-12T17:45:41.723" Score="-2" ViewCount="271" Body="&lt;p&gt;not 100% sure this is on-topic, if not I apologize...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My workplace organizes a summer weekly Friday happy hour, and whoever gets to organize it picks the person to organize it next.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My friend and I have gotten into this pattern of each picking the other, after I was picked for organizing the first meeting, picked him and he tagged me back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has been going on for almost a month now, and I tried getting out of it by invoking the no tag back rule.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;He replied like this (touché):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aflyz9IFoZE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;I will go ahead and invoke the &quot;no anti-no tags-back&quot; rule, stamp it&#xA;  and call no erasies. Touch blue, make it true.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How should I reply? Can you help me be the one to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pItugbXjrYc&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;drop the mic&lt;/a&gt; on this one? :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17229" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2016-08-12T19:27:13.560" LastActivityDate="2016-08-15T17:56:39.047" Title="How to get out of a tag-back scenario" Tags="&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-08-12T19:33:59.653" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13806" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13805" CreationDate="2016-08-12T17:54:20.730" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just don't pick him next time. Pick someone else, and perhaps even point out to the person you pick that it would be good to see the duties rotate throughout the group.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, you run the risk that if anyone in the future chooses him, he might then choose you. But you just go choose someone else (not the person who chose him) in the hope of getting the chains that lead to you to keep getting longer and longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T17:54:20.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13808" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13812" CreationDate="2016-08-12T18:45:06.040" Score="3" ViewCount="250" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tend to enjoy what are effectivly a solutions of various poisons in water (AKA tea, coffee and coffee with milk). They are not exactly healthy for my babies so I need to have constant vigilance. Is there an easy hack so I can enjoy both the presence of my kittens and a cup of coffee?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15573" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T23:26:31.793" Title="How to prevents my kittens from putting nose in my coffee" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13808" CreationDate="2016-08-12T18:48:43.710" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Might look very odd, but how about stretching part of a pair of [clean] tights (US, pantie-hose) over the top of the cup, secured by elastic bands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can drink through it, but the best the cats are going to get is a lick of the damp hosiery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, if somewhat cynically... why not put it where they can't reach :/&lt;br&gt;&#xA;...because a dollar to a bag of buttons, they'll knock it over eventually...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T18:48:43.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2016-08-12T19:05:48.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Water Pick for cleaning my teeth. You can use it with either just water, or water with mouthwash. If you use mouthwash in it, and put it on the most powerful setting, or the &quot;pulse&quot; setting, it is great for cleaning straws (rinse through a few times with pain hot water afterwards,  to avoid a lingering mouthwash aroma)   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12933" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T19:05:48.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13812" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13808" CreationDate="2016-08-12T19:24:00.150" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can drink your beverage out of a to-go cup designed to be covered (usually to prevent spilling hot drinks). They also make more-robust personal tumblers which serve the same purpose, but are designed to be washed and reused over and over. That should keep the family pet from sampling your morning brew. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KLAWd.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yEnk6.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&amp;amp;ion=1&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8#tbm=shop&amp;amp;q=hot++cup++with+lid&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hot Cup with Lid&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=coffee+tumbler&amp;amp;rlz=1C1SKPM_enUS444US446&amp;amp;oq=coffee+tumbler&amp;amp;aqs=chrome..69i57.3257j0j1&amp;amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8#q=coffee+tumbler&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Coffee Tumbler&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-08-12T20:56:13.827" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T20:56:13.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13808" CreationDate="2016-08-12T23:26:31.793" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to the purpose-built cups and mugs with lids and covers, here's a &lt;strong&gt;Lifehacks&lt;/strong&gt; answer. (inspired by a Robert Cartaino comment)&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;…&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;Place a small, light-weight saucer or &quot;coaster&quot; on the cup when you put it on the table or counter between sips. There's probably a perfect one sitting on the shelf in your kitchen or pantry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has the added benefit of keeping your drinks hotter or cooler than when left uncovered. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-08-12T23:26:31.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13814" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1961" CreationDate="2016-08-13T00:43:09.163" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Clean Mold with Mixture:&#xA;1/2 Cup Water&#xA;1/2 Cup Vinegar&#xA;1 Teaspoon Tea Tree Oil&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cover Area with Tea Tree Oil(Prevention) and let air dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For hard spots use baking soda and tooth brush, in addition to the above recipe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17234" LastActivityDate="2016-08-13T00:43:09.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13407" CreationDate="2016-08-13T00:47:42.327" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vinegar + Baking Soda + Magnet Scrubbers(for hard to reach places)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B013Q00M4O&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Example Scrubber&lt;/a&gt;(Randomly selected from Amazon), so you get the idea. Also good for Fish tanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17234" LastActivityDate="2016-08-13T00:47:42.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13750" CreationDate="2016-08-13T00:55:25.803" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dry Shampoo. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=teasing%20brush&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Teasing Brush&lt;/a&gt;. Helps my hair and different options for making your own Dry shampoo or buying. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17234" LastActivityDate="2016-08-13T00:55:25.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13818" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13773" CreationDate="2016-08-13T01:00:15.547" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Suck on Ginger Candy.&#xA;Buy from store or make your &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Ginger-Candy/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;own&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17234" LastActivityDate="2016-08-13T01:00:15.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13820" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7621" CreationDate="2016-08-13T11:34:12.713" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;if you have your smartphone mounted on the dash, use the combination of these two products (thermaltake mobile fan portable desk fan + universal smart phone car mount) to mount a mobile fan behind it. Requires a free usb port somewhere (often available on car chargers for your phone).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thermaltake mobile fan: &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002OJN250&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OJN250&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;example of Smart phone mount that works with the fan: &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01C4NV7CA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C4NV7CA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a wireless charging car mount on my dash and sometimes I find my phone overheating. I mounted the fan in the smartphone mount behind it to help cool it. Can be a little noisy if you turn the fan on full blast but I am always playing music so its not a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17240" LastEditorUserId="7247" LastEditDate="2016-08-15T10:54:36.497" LastActivityDate="2016-08-15T10:54:36.497" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13821" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-13T18:21:05.123" Score="2" ViewCount="12103" Body="&lt;p&gt;I rent an office on the 2nd floor of a 2 story building.  The carpet is the standard blue you find everywhere.  Certain sections of my office floor are slanted downwards with some sections (mostly the corners of the room) more slanted than others.  When I sit at my desk I am leaning enough to cause next / back pain.  If I sit in the corner of the room I swear it feels like I am about to fall out of the chair. Pens roll off my desk, but you wouldn't see the floor sinking just by looking at it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming no structural or safety issues with the office, what can I do to compensate for this so that I feel like I am sitting on a flat surface?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am picking up a large floor mat today to see if placing a few sheets of large paper under the part of the mat covering the slanted portion of the floor will raise me up slightly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17243" LastActivityDate="2017-06-30T22:16:27.020" Title="How to compensate for sinking / uneven floor in office" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;office&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13822" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-14T05:04:25.810" Score="2" ViewCount="453" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a long flight journey, followed and preceded by lengthy bus journeys ahead and would like to have a stable stomach and intestines until I reach my destination home. I do not like public toilets, so really want to avoid the airport or the airplane ones. Of course I am not talking about urinals. I am not eating anything before and during the journey. I would like to know if there are any medicines to help in this situation? Additionally, what types of food digest slow, I could have them for my last meal?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2861" LastActivityDate="2016-12-22T00:19:19.243" Title="Slowdown digestion for a 30 hour journey?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;medicine&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13823" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13821" CreationDate="2016-08-14T06:47:15.110" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you are in office I am assuming you would have trash of papers. All you have to do is to fold a paper 7 times(you can't fold more than that) and place it below the chair/table leg. If It is still too short then you can go for stack of 2 or 3 such folded paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastActivityDate="2016-08-14T06:47:15.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13824" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13822" CreationDate="2016-08-14T12:59:38.623" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can eat one or two spoons of minced, not prepared coffee. It will prevent you from going to toilet for some time (few hours or even a day, depends). I tested it and it works. You can eat it with sugar if you do not like the taste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also heard that if you eat chocolate for cooking that will do the same but did not tested it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway make sure you go to toilet before trip. Good luck! :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17248" LastActivityDate="2016-08-14T12:59:38.623" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13825" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-15T12:09:54.637" Score="8" ViewCount="1849" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do I prevent myself from sneezing loudly? Apparently my loud, embarrassing sneeze wakes up neighbors of my presence in the building.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17254" LastActivityDate="2018-11-10T02:01:27.380" Title="How to avoid a loud, embarrassing sneeze?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13827" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5632" CreationDate="2016-08-15T17:05:35.933" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A pair of fingernail clippers usually works well too: use the clipper's corners to clip away any skin above the splinter, then gently grab the splinter with the clippers and pull it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17257" LastActivityDate="2016-08-15T17:05:35.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13828" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9531" CreationDate="2016-08-15T22:33:19.733" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Turn the keyboard upside down when not in use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6586" LastActivityDate="2016-08-15T22:33:19.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13829" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13825" CreationDate="2016-08-15T23:14:23.233" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sneeze into a folded towel or pillow will muffle the sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="15377" LastEditDate="2016-08-15T23:44:58.027" LastActivityDate="2016-08-15T23:44:58.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5632" CreationDate="2016-08-16T05:02:38.337" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is another way to remove splinter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fill a wide mouthed bottle with hot water about 80% to the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Press tightly against the perimeter of the splinter for a few minutes. The suction will pull down your skin and the splinter will pop out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://1000lifehacks.com/post/144871804762&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10300" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-08-16T05:02:38.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13831" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13907" CreationDate="2016-08-16T05:19:28.687" Score="6" ViewCount="15018" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of Dr. Marten's boots that have just &lt;em&gt;worn-in&lt;/em&gt; in terms of starting to feel good on my feet. Structurally, I expect to get a few years of life out of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, they're the &lt;strong&gt;patent leather&lt;/strong&gt;, and the toes have suffered the normal &quot;Dr. Marten's damage&quot; that a work shoe usually gets. But the visual effect is pretty excruciating ... to my mother!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zljct.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zljctm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NjejE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NjejEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;zoom&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to make these &quot;Sunday appropriate&quot;? Cuz they're &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; coming off of these feet until 2017 to fit my shoe budget.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6631" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-08-23T18:21:59.847" LastActivityDate="2018-06-26T14:17:56.843" Title="Make torn patent leather look less ugly?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13832" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2283" CreationDate="2016-08-16T12:08:41.637" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also solve the problem by making sure you don't forget or lose your moisturizer.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To guard against forgetting your moisturizer: buy an extra stick and keep it in your backpack permanently. Don't remove it from your backpack when you get home. To guard against losing one, keep two sticks in your backpack permanently, in different compartments. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-08-16T12:08:41.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7426" CreationDate="2016-08-16T19:01:37.333" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make a new seat cover out of duct tape.  If you can &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=duct%20tape%20wallet&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;biw=1280&amp;amp;bih=909&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;tbo=u&amp;amp;source=univ&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwjaocmzz8bOAhVS02MKHfyCCmgQsAQIGw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;make a wallet with it&lt;/a&gt;, even &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=duct%20tape%20boat&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;biw=1280&amp;amp;bih=909&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;tbo=u&amp;amp;source=univ&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiNibLCz8bOAhUS8mMKHT10CZcQsAQIGw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;build a boat out of it&lt;/a&gt;, you can fix your computer chair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-08-16T19:01:37.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13839" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-16T21:28:09.267" Score="4" ViewCount="344" Body="&lt;p&gt;What are some ways to protect the ends of a USB mini 2.0 charging cable (or other thin insulated wire) tearing up?&#xA;Anytime the electrical outlet is at a height greater than the device it is attached to, it damages the wire. Note: it is not possible to decrease the height difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried reinforcing the wire with tape and all but it's only temporary&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like a solution - if possible - to increase the life span of the cable by more than a week. When I attempt to reinforce the cable, it only gives it maybe a additional week of life. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17276" LastEditorUserId="10" LastEditDate="2016-08-17T00:32:26.703" LastActivityDate="2016-08-18T14:11:47.107" Title="How can I keep a USB mini 2.0 (or other) cable from tearing?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;cables&gt;&lt;office&gt;&lt;wire&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13840" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13839" CreationDate="2016-08-17T00:38:03.053" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look at this from another angle, place the device being charged in a holder that keeps your cable from being stressed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should be able to mount a holder using double sided tape to almost anything if the device being charged isn't too heavy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10" LastActivityDate="2016-08-17T00:38:03.053" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13839" CreationDate="2016-08-17T01:06:30.363" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;The connection between the wire and the connector is a very high-stress area, so the degree of flex the wire experiences at that point is substantial. Better-quality cables will typically include a rubberized extension along that connection to spread out the load, but if that does not solve your problem, you can make a more substantial reinforcement yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use heat shrink wrap tubing to build a longer, more-flexible reinforcement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zKLgX.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aTGOH.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to get &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; fancy, add a pen spring before you shrink wrap it to make a really strong, flexible connection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DRPlb.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UYyW2.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have shrink wrap on hand, you might want to invest in something like this product called Sugru (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=sugru&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;product search&lt;/a&gt;). Sugru is a moldable/shapeable, self-setting material that turns into a strong, flexible, waterproof rubber overnight. It's more expensive than shrink wrap, but you can use it for fixing, modifying, and making many things that are broken or need this type of modification. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k9Px5.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LoINW.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2016-08-17T01:06:30.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13843" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13839" CreationDate="2016-08-17T15:53:40.433" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually wrap in a small amount of electrical tape right away, before it has a chance to rip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17286" LastActivityDate="2016-08-17T15:53:40.433" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13845" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13839" CreationDate="2016-08-17T18:03:27.300" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Most&lt;/strong&gt; of the problems we have with the cables for our electronic devices are due to the wire jacket (covering) shrinking with use and pulling free from the hard plastic injection-moulded plug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tiny plugs do not allow much space for the cable to be inserted and the minimal amount that the manufacturer uses soon pulls free due to wire flexing and twisting. The exposed unprotected thin wires are a weak point and soon fail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stop the cable jacket from pulling free of the plug.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As soon as possible (when the wire is new), put &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;a tiny drop&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; of Krazy™ glue (Ethyl Cyanoacrylate) where the wire joins the plug. The liquid will flow around and into the thin gap between the insulation and the plug. Let it set and dry undisturbed completely according to instructions. This strong glue will chemically bond the wire jacket to the plug so that it will not pull free. It will also slightly stiffen the bond. Treat both ends of the new wire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Application &lt;strong&gt;TIP&lt;/strong&gt;: Let it bond without moving it for &lt;em&gt;at least&lt;/em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;5 minutes&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Let it dry completely for optimal cable life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-08-17T18:03:27.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13846" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13825" CreationDate="2016-08-17T20:11:57.490" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're awake when you sneeze, trying to hold your breath or plug your nose before the sneeze comes out makes the sneeze a lot less explosive and therefore quieter. Keeping your mouth closed will likely help as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17289" LastActivityDate="2016-08-17T20:11:57.490" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13847" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13825" CreationDate="2016-08-17T20:22:57.090" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This might take some training, as it is counter-intuitive, but it works like magic for me:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As soon as you feel the urge to sneeze building up, &lt;strong&gt;exhale completely&lt;/strong&gt;. You might have to try a few times to find out how early in advance you have to start, and how fast or slowly you have to exhale. The idea is to have exhaled completely at the &quot;point of no return&quot;, but also that you don't suffer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the end, if there is not much air inside you to burst out explosively, it will not make a significant noise. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17290" LastActivityDate="2016-08-17T20:22:57.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13848" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-17T20:52:06.287" Score="-2" ViewCount="256" Body="&lt;p&gt;The alarm causes people stress. How to avoid waking up early with an alarm? I tried to go to bed earlier but it didn't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17292" LastActivityDate="2016-08-17T22:01:24.033" Title="How to wake up early without alarm" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" ClosedDate="2016-08-17T22:33:32.527" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13849" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13848" CreationDate="2016-08-17T22:01:24.033" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My dad taught me this a long time ago. It has never failed me. It does sound strange though. As I'm falling asleep I picture a big faced clock showing the time I want to wake up. At the same time I am repeating the time over and over in my head...8am, 8am...wake up at 8am...I use this method quite often because nothing annoys me more, or sets me up for a bad attitude day is the sound of an alarm. Even waking to the radio gets me going! Good luck!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17295" LastActivityDate="2016-08-17T22:01:24.033" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13850" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-17T23:14:24.450" Score="1" ViewCount="617" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had a fishbone stuck in my throat for 4 months. I have visited a medical center for treatment but the doctor said there is no visible fishbone in my throat, but it's already been 4 months I still have this pain...it feels difficult  to breathe and pain on my left side of neck and shoulder... I tried almost all home remedies  but it doesn't  work...  could you give me some  effective  advice? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17296" LastEditorUserId="5304" LastEditDate="2016-08-18T10:15:28.133" LastActivityDate="2016-08-18T10:15:28.133" Title="Fishbone stuck in throat" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-08-18T13:39:22.407" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13825" CreationDate="2016-08-18T11:54:48.340" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple trick which always works is to press right below your nose. In most cases you will completely avoid sneezing. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17303" LastActivityDate="2016-08-18T11:54:48.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13853" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13579" CreationDate="2016-08-18T12:23:20.783" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you bend a paperclip properly, so that it is just two wires running parallel with a 180* curve in one end, you could make a latch mechanism of sorts that hooks under the keyboard (the closed end with the bend) and the cable goes in from above. The open end then hooks on the cable side of the connector, pulling it towards the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hard to explain and not sure if there's anything to hook onto under the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17304" LastActivityDate="2016-08-18T12:23:20.783" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13854" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13839" CreationDate="2016-08-18T14:11:47.107" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a longer cable so your device no longer hangs in the air but can be placed on the ground. Micro-USB cables are not designed as structural, load-bearing elements, don't try to use them that way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-08-18T14:11:47.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13855" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-18T14:42:24.840" Score="8" ViewCount="25004" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have pretty early starts in the mornings and as a result sometimes do not leave myself enough time to have a shower before needing to leave for work, usually as a result of a healthy use of the snooze button.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I have the unfortunate burden of having hair that really doesn't fair too well in the night, making it pretty messy and it is obvious that I have not showered. As a result I get referred to as delightful things such as 'Stinky McGee' or 'Homeless Henry'. This is somewhat undesirable and has forced me to try to conquer the issue of bed hair in the morning. Things I have tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Combing my hair&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - I look like a little 'Gay Boy' and that's another quote from my work buddies. Plus it doesn't really do anything to the stubborn tufts&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Throwing water on it and drying&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - As I get lots of tufts sticking up, I do this in an attempt to flatten them all down again. Alas, it doesn't work and makes my hair smell. Nickname: 'Wet Dog Donald'&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Washing the night before&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - Although it feels soft and fluffy, still sticks up and looks like I've had a raucous night in the bedroom. Nickname: 'Sweaty Lover'&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hair Gel / Wax&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - More often than not I end up looking like, and I quote, 'Grease Ball Gavin'.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I have had little succes and a lot of abuse from my attempts, I hope you fine folks could 'help a brother out'.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Notes:&lt;/strong&gt; My hair is pretty thick and medium in length - I get it cut quite short when I go to the barbers but still have issues.&lt;/em&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;/strong&gt; I do not genuinely get abused, it's just more fun this way.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T13:29:47.097" Title="How to Get Rid of Bed Hair Without a Shower" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13856" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13825" CreationDate="2016-08-18T15:07:18.857" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally, I hold in every sneeze. I can't say I recommend it, as this article points out: &lt;a href=&quot;http://uamshealth.com/healthlibrary2/medicalmyths/holdinginasneeze/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;The risk of a hearing loss injury due to holding a sneeze is low. However, it is not impossible.&quot;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneeze&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wiki's page on sneezing&lt;/a&gt; does a good job explaining what happens in a sneeze. Basically, nose hairs send a signal to the brain, which starts a massive response in the upper body's organs to expand and then contract the chest violently. Since this signal is sent through the nerves, there are lots of ways to try to stop the sneeze completely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-a-Sneeze&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;For example&lt;/a&gt;, some ideas from this wikiHow page are rubbing your nose, pinching the bridge of your nose, pinching the tip of your nose, pulling on your ear, etc. These suggestions come from the idea of sending another signal down the nerve and thereby sort of messing with your brain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastActivityDate="2016-08-18T15:07:18.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13857" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2016-08-18T15:08:27.667" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a color marker (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michaels.com/craftsmart-holiday-fine-line-paint-pens/10139631.html?productsource=PDPZ1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;example&lt;/a&gt;) to paint colored dots on them. (Started using nail polish). I sort them by the first dot color, keep them in pillbox each slot assigned with a color. And on the pillbox a label with the colors and content of each one. Also a spreadsheet as backup or more detailed content description if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17308" LastActivityDate="2016-08-18T15:08:27.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13855" CreationDate="2016-08-18T15:45:07.123" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had a similar problem; when there is no time for a morning shower, I do a &quot;simulated shower&quot;, which consists of:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Thoroughly wet the hair all the way through (kitchen sink?)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry the hair thoroughly with a towel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Comb it like you normally would after a shower.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some hair types can stop there; mine will stand up as it becomes completely dry, so I add another step:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear a hat for about 5 minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way, you'll be &quot;stylin' sammy&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastActivityDate="2016-08-18T15:45:07.123" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13859" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-19T05:00:08.950" Score="0" ViewCount="184" Body="&lt;p&gt;The vast majority of my work is done on laptops/computers. However there are times that I find paper and pen best, mostly for:-&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Planning - the ability to connect words and phrases spatially or graphically helps a lot compared to the forced linear arrangement when typed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Design - sketching out how a user interface should look (or plans for where an object should be located in an environment) is a hassle with a mouse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However retention of the results of my scribblings is tough mainly because of the additional steps involved (mostly I'd take photos of the results, the collating and sorting of those interleaved with my other photos is a pain), and that actually discourages me from even picking up the pen and paper in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's the utility of a graphic tablet (in combination with my existing laptop) for replacing pen and paper? I'm avoiding options like the Surface/Galaxy Note which would require a new/different device, because of lock-in and limitations in selection (I'm quite picky with the sort of laptops I use/buy).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17313" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-08-21T05:34:24.890" LastActivityDate="2016-08-21T05:34:24.890" Title="Can graphic tablet/laptop combos replace pen and paper?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-08-19T11:02:15.193" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13860" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13855" CreationDate="2016-08-19T10:02:08.647" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all I need to say I really laughed with your question and specifically with the nicknames for every case..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To the point now. My hairdresser gave me this advice and it works. Put some lemon on your hair. Especially on those parts that are messy. Do not put too much lemon. I put a teaspoon in my hands and then try to fix my hair as I would if I used wax. Then (important!) get a hair dryer at full speed and heat and with it's help put your hair to the desired position. Don't have it too close or for too long. Just a few seconds for the lemon to dry and for the hair to take more shape. Too much time or too close will result in 'Elvis has left the building' type of nicknames.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way your hair will stand as you want and also will not have a wet look. Just watch out not to put any lemon seeds on your hair or else your nickname will be 'head gardener' or something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastEditorUserId="13475" LastEditDate="2016-08-19T11:33:30.677" LastActivityDate="2016-08-19T11:33:30.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13861" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13859" CreationDate="2016-08-19T10:06:42.493" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Having used many graphic tablets over the years, a couple of points at each end of the scale:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a cheap, small one can be useful but unless it comes with good software it will frustrate you&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a good, high quality, large tablet with professional software can absolutely replace pen and paper, and in fact can be much more efficient, as you can skip your photos/scan step&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The technology that used to only be found in the top end standalone Wacom tablets can now be found in many combined tablet computers, including high dpi resolution, OCR, interfacing to graphics packages etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I'd suggest yes, if you get a good one, it will do what you need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastActivityDate="2016-08-19T10:06:42.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13863" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13855" CreationDate="2016-08-19T13:51:04.393" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever this happens to me, I usually just wet my hair, throw in some shampoo and wash it really quickly. Afterwards I use a towel to dry some of it and leave the home with semi-wet hair and let it dry in the outside air as I walk to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Works better than anything else that you mentioned, also you get clean hair in a 5 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17318" LastActivityDate="2016-08-19T13:51:04.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13865" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13749" CreationDate="2016-08-19T20:12:26.430" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apply a couple coats of clear nail polish (cheaper) or silicone seal to raw edges within holes ... after cleaning them to de-oil/dirt. U will have to redo as it wears off of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17307" LastActivityDate="2016-08-19T20:12:26.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5852" CreationDate="2016-08-20T02:49:43.770" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could  get it up by washing it in a washing machine. If it's a fitted carpet than use THE MOST POWERFUL VACCUM YOU CAN FIND!! Also you should be glad it wasn't on concrete floors. That's a MAJOR PAIN IN THE ASS!!!! P.S I know how you feel. It's super annoying to clean the damn glitter!!!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17325" LastActivityDate="2016-08-20T02:49:43.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13867" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-20T07:06:47.880" Score="1" ViewCount="653" Body="&lt;p&gt;I could only remove them for the night, but the weather wouldn't always be dry, and even if it is - it would get moist inside the tent and damp during the night outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So how do I keep my shoes from smelling horribly and being wet (especially after a rainy day for example)? I would want to keep moving in the morning, so at most it would be 8 hours of shoe-free experience. And of course no electricity and a heavy bag on my shoulders. Having said that, I couldn't rotate shoes at all either (they are heavy and costly - I can barely afford the first pair of decent shoes!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15334" LastActivityDate="2016-09-30T12:36:10.753" Title="How to keep my shoes dry and smell-free when I'm living in a tent for 2 months?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-10-06T14:35:40.717" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13868" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-20T14:30:22.533" Score="4" ViewCount="1162" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have two pet parakeets, neither of which has their wings clipped. We frequently open their cage and let them fly around the house, and this is rarely an issue as they generally stick to a couple rooms that they know how to navigate. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Occasionally however, one or both will get into a room of the house that has a high vaulted ceiling (9 feet up to 12 feet) and lots of windows. When this happens, they become disoriented and frightened, and cannot leave the room without being caught and brought out. They tend to perch on the highest beams they can, and the only way we've found effective in catching them is to keep chasing them until they are tired out and slow enough to catch.I hate to do this though, as it takes a long time and only tires and scares them more. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know of a way, using common household goods, to catch loose pet parakeets without injuring them or running them down? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12305" LastActivityDate="2016-10-31T17:00:50.640" Title="How to catch a loose parakeet without running him down?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13728" CreationDate="2016-08-20T15:18:25.667" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the bubble is in the middle of the glass (it's not touching any sides), then it could be a piece of dust.  Sometimes you can see them, sometimes you can't.  What you can do is get a piece of tape (masking tape works best), lift up the corner closest to the bubble, then slide the tape in between the glass and the phone. Press down on it, then lift the corner up again and slide the tape out.  Most of the time, the dust is stuck on the screen protector so try with the sticky side up first.  If it doesn't work, flip the masking tape and try with the sticky side down.  Do not take the screen protector off all the way or you will likely get more dust inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you let the corner down, slightly press the protector from the inside and slide your finger towards the outside to slide the air out.  With practice, you should be able to get it nearly perfect. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17330" LastActivityDate="2016-08-20T15:18:25.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13870" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13710" CreationDate="2016-08-20T15:28:12.187" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To get any liquid cold super fast (less then 3 minutes), put 4 to 5 ice cubes in a plastic bag.  Those soft ones that you get from a roll at the grocery store work best but make sure they are made for food if you use other ones.  Then put the milk on a large bowl, put the bag of ice cubes in the milk.  Do not close the bag to let air out, but don't let milk get in the opening of the bag either so hold the opening with your hands.  Move the milk and bag around for a few minutes and you'll have ice cold milk without making it watery!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can hack a bag with cling wrap if you can't find any soft bags safe for food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17330" LastActivityDate="2016-08-20T15:28:12.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13871" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5632" CreationDate="2016-08-20T20:32:00.297" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this contravenes the original question as it does require a purchase, but that aside, I recommend buying a jewelers loupe (about 20x magnification). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am a carpenter (splinters huh!) and my splinter removing skills were revolutionised with this simple and very cheap tool. Splinters almost too small to see with the naked eye become tree trunks embedded in a mass of skin.....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It even makes the tip of the sewing needle look like a knitting needle! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Wp9pF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Wp9pF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;20x magnifier&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17336" LastActivityDate="2016-08-20T20:32:00.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13872" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13868" CreationDate="2016-08-21T10:28:36.817" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would recommend either waiting until night or find some other way to make the room very dark. Birds usually sleep/rest at night, and since flying without vision is a quick way to crash they usually don't fly then either. It's the reason why falconers put hoods on their birds to calm them. When you need to catch them, you will need to use a flashlight, but don't leave it on but only turn it on to see where you need to move next, then turn it off and then move to that location.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastActivityDate="2016-08-21T10:28:36.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13873" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13710" CreationDate="2016-08-21T10:46:00.830" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My method is similar to the one by BrettFromLA, but I place a coffee mug or water glass into the freezer. When I want a cold drink, I pour the liquid (milk in your case) into that mug and put the main carton in the refrigerator for later. It's amazing how fast a liquid chills when the glass or ceramic cup it is in is at below freezing temperature. For faster results put the milk filled freezing mug back in the freezer for a few minutes. For a larger volume of cold milk, just freeze more cups.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative is to get some ice rocks (sometimes called whiskey stones) and freeze them for use in your cup of milk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastActivityDate="2016-08-21T10:46:00.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13874" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-21T12:56:47.723" Score="3" ViewCount="188" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to clean my bathroom tiles, but I don't want to use any of those special cleaning liquids. Is there a way to clean bathroom tiles using common household products?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17348" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-08-23T13:01:35.370" LastActivityDate="2016-09-08T23:11:48.733" Title="Cleaning bathroom tiles without chemicals" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13875" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7171" CreationDate="2016-08-21T13:37:06.930" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can just simply use warm water, sponge and vinegar.DO NOT USE PAPER!! I've tried it and it is not very smooth and scratches the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17348" LastActivityDate="2016-08-21T13:37:06.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13876" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7171" CreationDate="2016-08-21T14:27:00.843" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's the official &lt;strong&gt;Lifehacks technique to use&lt;/strong&gt; when you clean windows to save time and effort. It works with every liquid cleaning solution from technological to ecological. It's not only what you use but how you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When cleaning the exterior of the windows, use all the same direction for your strokes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BUT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Use a different direction for the strokes for the inside surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example: use only vertical strokes when cleaning the exterior and only horizontal strokes for the interior surfaces or vice-versa.&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WHY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;When you're finished and you examine your work, if you do see a smear or a mark—You'll know immediately &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by the direction of the smear&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; which side of the glass it's on to remove it completely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-08-21T14:27:00.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13877" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-21T15:26:24.470" Score="4" ViewCount="30269" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some cards (for example pokemon cards) that I wrote on with a ballpoint pen.&#xA;I was wondering how I could get rid of it, any lifehacks for that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it helps it's on the backside of the card.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS: Unsure about the tag I need to add for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12899" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-08-22T15:02:53.823" LastActivityDate="2021-02-14T01:08:24.130" Title="How to remove ballpoint-ink on a card?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13878" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-21T17:21:38.410" Score="4" ViewCount="674" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have shoulder-length to long hair whose loose strands cling to my wet back after I wash it in the shower, and even toweling off is sometimes not effective enough to remove the hardest-to-reach areas of my mid-back.  Is there any gadget that can help collect the loose strands that I can't reach?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17350" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T08:02:48.493" Title="How does one efficiently clean-up loose hair strands from one's back after washing hair in the shower? Is there a gadget designed to help with this?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13880" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7171" CreationDate="2016-08-21T23:21:54.063" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use methylated spirits in place of windex. Spray it on and wipe off in exactly the same way you would use windex.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8207" LastActivityDate="2016-08-21T23:21:54.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13867" CreationDate="2016-08-21T23:27:58.527" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The solution is a second set of footwear that is lightweight and inexpensive. Perhaps sandals, or canvas deck shoes. When you arrive at the campsite, change shoes and set your hiking shoes out in the sun to dry and to air out. Wear the lightweight shoes as you set up camp, cook your evening meal, and so on. If it's raining, hang them up under your tarp (rain protection) - believe it or not things do dry a little this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It should not be moist in the tent. Typically it is a little warmer in the tent than out, and you should have ventilation. Let both sets of shoes spend the night in the tent with you. Your hiking shoes should not get worse over night. In the morning, put on the lightweight ones and first thing you do, find some sun to get the hiking shoes some more drying time while you prepare breakfast, pack up the camp, and such. One of the last things you do as you leave is switch from your lightweight camp shoes to your hiking shoes for the day, putting the lightweight shoes in your bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Continue each day and your shoes should stay dry and well aired out. The alternative shoes don't need to be hiking shoes, so they don't need to be expensive or heavy at all. Also, your feet will be healthier switching into dry shoes (and even better, dry socks too) twice a day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2016-08-21T23:27:58.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13882" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1520" CreationDate="2016-08-22T01:00:56.227" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have access to an automotive garage, you might consider dabbing Brake Fluid into a disposable towel or cotton ball, and wipe a minimal amount of brake fluid onto the adhesive gum. It should dissolve and wipe away with little effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be cautious however, as brake fluid will attack plastic, rubber, and painted surfaces, which probably includes clear coat. Ideally try it out on a hidden area to test if it will adversely affect the surface. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since you mention an unpainted aluminum finish it seemed like this may be okay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17356" LastActivityDate="2016-08-22T01:00:56.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13883" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13579" CreationDate="2016-08-22T01:07:52.270" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used micro USB right-angle extensions to keep the connection secure. It works because a light amount of tension on the USB cord ends up rotating the male end of the plug ever so slightly inside the female end, rather than trying to disconnect. If you pick a sensible direction of 90 degree bend, it may be beneficial. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The drawbacks to this hack are that you have to spend some money to see if it works, and if it does work it can result in breaking the port if you tug at it too hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17356" LastActivityDate="2016-08-22T01:07:52.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13821" CreationDate="2016-08-22T01:18:52.603" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It might look silly, but health and comfort are paramount so who cares. Use a balance chair, perhaps the kind that use a balloon ball for posture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, if you need back support you could try a large bean bag. You can put a pedestal underneath to adjust it to a comfortable height. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In either case a gravitational balance can be achieved just by shifting your position in the chair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17356" LastActivityDate="2016-08-22T01:18:52.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13886" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13888" CreationDate="2016-08-22T10:14:49.823" Score="3" ViewCount="1301" Body="&lt;p&gt;In a relatively close future, I will be attending an event in which a very large amount of confetti would be appreciated. As in, litres of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These would have to be produced in the smallest time possible at minimal cost, and if possible with common household tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I already have considerable amounts of draft paper aside for the occasion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://m.wikihow.com/Make-Confetti&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikihow&lt;/a&gt; doesn't help : its tips are either too slow, or with tools I don't have ( shredder or paper guillotine  )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15575" LastEditorUserId="15575" LastEditDate="2016-08-23T08:36:11.657" LastActivityDate="2016-08-27T14:32:52.620" Title="How can I mass produce confetti?" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13887" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13886" CreationDate="2016-08-22T11:09:00.277" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &quot;guillotine&quot; style paper cutter is likely to be most efficient for this.  It will cut stacks of paper (older, heavier units will cut a dozen sheets or more; even the new ones that are mostly plastic will cut five sheets).  Cut a narrow strip from a stack of sheets, shift over, and cut another.  Cut as many as you can without risking your fingers, then collect the strips you've cut and cut the ends (length similar to width) to make your confetti.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can convert a full stack of sheets to confetti, leaving a handling strip and some tag ends, in a few minutes.  To make liters will take time, but almost certainly less time than anything else other than a crosscut shredder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-08-22T11:09:00.277" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13888" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13886" CreationDate="2016-08-22T14:11:26.513" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cutting the first few sheets of paper by hand to make confetti will go well until you get into cutting up the thin strips which do not want to cooperate. You will slow down to a crawl.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You must automate this process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To produce the confetti yourself, use a cross-cut paper shredder which produces chips/chads instead of strips of paper produced by most others.&#xA;Place the shredder over a large waste paper basket lined with a garbage bag so that you won't have to empty it often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can borrow, or rent a shredder if you look around and try the various flea markets and used equipment online listings. Advertise in the listings to make a contact to get the job done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can get your paper supplied in rolls, you can feed several ends into the mouth of the shredder at one time and it will be self-feeding. You can use up to 6 rolls of 20 lb/85 gsm paper stock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Paper when &quot;fluffed up&quot; this way will produce up to 50 times the original volume so have plenty of bags handy for the amount you will produce.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can visit a paper shredder company such as Shred-it to generate massive amounts of your supplied paper as well as a do-it-yourself. Bring your own paper as they treat all materials as confidential and cannot supply their customer's waste for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2016-08-22T15:35:23.710" LastActivityDate="2016-08-22T15:35:23.710" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13886" CreationDate="2016-08-22T14:56:00.613" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a kitchen shredder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can try other types of &quot;shredders&quot; such as a blender or a food processor if the confetti can be various sized chips of paper. Making confetti with food processing equipment is easy but the quality of the product is low.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's worth a try since different equipment produces different results. Your mileage may vary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You cannot process as much paper this way as the container fills quickly and must be emptied often. The process gets messy very quickly. There's more dust produced this way if you're not careful or not paying attention.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-08-22T14:56:00.613" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13877" CreationDate="2016-08-22T15:40:48.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unless the cards are extremely rare, your odds are better of replacing the card from a used source (auction sites, game-specific trading sites) than of removing the ink without damaging the card further.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;FWIW, the sleeves that many collectible card game players use to protect their cards usually have opaque (colored or patterned) back sides, so the marks on the cards will be hidden if you sleeve them.  That's quite sufficent to avoid &quot;marked card&quot; disputes during play.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're trying to preserve/restore the value of rarer cards (for sale or trade), you may be better off not trying to remove the ball point ink.  Ball point inks are oil based, so they can be removed by non-polar solvents like naphtha -- but the problem is that the printing inks used to create the cards originally are also oil based and will come off or smear with the same solvents.  It's very unlikely you'll be able to chemically remove the ink markings without destroying the printing on the card.  The value is degraded by the marks, no question, but that reduction is surely less than what would result from massive damage to the printed background pattern from using a solvent that will remove ballpoint ink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mechanical methods all share one common point: they'll leave white where the marks are removed; they'll gain nothing (relative to card value) over leaving the marks as they are.  I'd recommend accepting the fact that a bad decision to write on the cards (likely when you were rather young, right?) has cost you value, and be content with what you can get for marked-up cards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-08-25T12:13:37.560" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T12:13:37.560" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13874" CreationDate="2016-08-22T21:48:44.330" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vinegar and water (50/50). That or warm soapy water. Mix it up and pour over the tiles. Let it sit for 30 min and then scrub off. Not just mop it off, it will require some scrubbing. That should do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17294" LastActivityDate="2016-08-22T21:48:44.330" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13892" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13878" CreationDate="2016-08-23T01:44:39.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &quot;lint roller&quot; should do the trick. It's like a roll of adhesive tape, only the adhesive is on the outside of the roll.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XR7CU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XR7CUm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;lint roller&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you're dry, you can hold the roller by the handle, reach over your shoulder, and roll the adhesive part across your upper and middle back. If you missed any part of your back, you can reach up under your armpit behind you, and roll the adhesive over the lower portion of your back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience, the adhesive doesn't bother my skin (unless I roll it over a hairy part like my forearms).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T08:02:48.493" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T08:02:48.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13893" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-23T02:21:25.673" Score="1" ViewCount="1235" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have several white shirt and they're in yellowish color. I've tried to boil them with bleach + detergent but it's failed. And also there are rust stain too. How can I make my shirts perfecly white again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16007" LastEditorUserId="16007" LastEditDate="2016-08-23T03:37:48.063" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T01:22:14.470" Title="How to make a yellowish white shirt become perfectly white again" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13895" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13877" CreationDate="2016-08-23T07:25:35.650" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some chemical that you can use to remove ink:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Acetone (This is from nail polish cleaner)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Isopropyl Alcohol (Use the odorless and colorless one. And use it only on the ink)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if you're looking for non-chemical stuff you can use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lemon essence (Make one from lemons)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Baking Soda + white vinegar + water (Mix them up into a paste dilute. Then use a soft toothbrush to clean the ink)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The result varies depend on the ink and how long the card is exposed to ink. I'm not guarantee 100%. Use it by your own risk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16007" LastActivityDate="2016-08-23T07:25:35.650" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13896" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13893" CreationDate="2016-08-23T07:49:08.673" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are products called whitener.   You probably have minerals in your water.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bleach + detergent is not the best combo as in some ways they compete. &#xA;Split into one wash of detergent then a second wash bleach.  Don't over bleach as it is hard on the fiber.  Then a third wash with whitener.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="15377" LastEditDate="2016-08-23T14:05:26.570" LastActivityDate="2016-08-23T14:05:26.570" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13897" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13893" CreationDate="2016-08-23T08:35:09.480" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are essentially two types of bleach, chlorine &amp;amp; oxygen.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I assume you have tried the first, but not the second.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chlorine bleach is the most common - the one that smells like a really strong swimming pool, the one most likely to be kept under the sink or by the toilet.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other type is oxygen bleach - particularly effective on organic fibres.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Oxygen bleach, &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_peroxide&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;hydrogen peroxide&lt;/a&gt;, is pretty much odourless, can be made at home by adding &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_percarbonate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;sodium percarbonate&lt;/a&gt; to water. It has quite a short shelf-life once made up domestically by this method &amp;amp; any left over should be disposed of immediately. Continuing reaction in a sealed container can cause the container to leak, or burst because of the increased gas pressure. Any spills should be immediately flushed with copious water.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Any left over can safely be poured down the sink &amp;amp; flushed down with water. The byproducts are just hydrogen &amp;amp; oxygen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The name I know best as a household washing whitener which contains peroxide is 'Vanish' - though whether that is UK market only, or truly international, I don't know. Supermarkets also have own-brands, very similar.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Products of that type will contain other detergents &amp;amp; optical brighteners [blue &amp;amp; fluorescent dyes] to enhance the appearance still further.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can actually buy sodium percarbonate on eBay &amp;amp; similar sites &amp;amp; make the solution up yourself. It's considerably cheaper that way, but needs careful dry storage (eg an old Vanish container, suitably labelled ;-) &amp;amp; of course contains no additional detergent/brightener, so needs to be used in conjunction with a regular washing detergent for best results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also liquid cleaning products tried on the domestic/household market - usually as surface cleaners rather than laundry -  but they don't seem to have gained much traction &amp;amp; are harder to find than they once were. Look for 'Oxy' or 'Oxygen' somewhere in the product name or description.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oxygen bleach is also pretty good on 'organic' stains, but not 'chemical' - wine will come out better than marker pen, for example.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that cotton &amp;amp; other natural fibres are far more likely to come out white with this method than artificial fibres, which can yellow over time &amp;amp; cannot be brought back to white by bleaching.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-08-23T08:35:09.480" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13899" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2016-08-23T13:55:12.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Now included with many medication containers of tablets that might attract moisture is a small hard silica plastic like barrel  about 1/2 inch (~1cm) long, in the container. It is a desiccant and is safe and does not breakdown. This could be used in the salt container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17377" LastEditorUserId="7257" LastEditDate="2016-08-24T12:25:48.607" LastActivityDate="2016-08-24T12:25:48.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13901" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13825" CreationDate="2016-08-23T15:33:04.023" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;While the sensation is building up, try to force the sneeze out, with all your willpower. It sounds weird but actually works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anytime I was on the verge of sneezing and tried to force it out and get it over with, the need to sneeze subsided. Using that actively requires a little bit more willpower, since you're trying to build up the intention to do something you actually don't want to while trying to avoid doing it involuntarily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to blow your nose afterwards, the cause of irritation will probably still be somewhere in your sinuses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17380" LastActivityDate="2016-08-23T15:33:04.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13902" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-23T16:23:15.500" Score="2" ViewCount="1351" Body="&lt;p&gt;In every smartphone I've looked at, the camera protrudes slightly from the bottom of the case, meaning that it is the primary point of contact when the phone is laid down flat:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qc297.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qc297m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Phone camera demonstrating the protrusion&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that the lens itself is surrounded by a metal ridge, but it is at most recessed by a millimeter, which is a bit close for my comfort. This seems like it would be trivially fixed by addition of small ridges near the camera that would raise the camera portion up 2mm off the table. Unfortunately, this has apparently not occurred to anyone anywhere, and they don't even sell replacement back-panels with this feature, as far as I can tell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As it is, to prevent the camera touching tables when I put the phone down, I bought a case, but even the thinnest cases are annoyingly bulky for that purpose, and I would prefer not to use a case. Does anyone have any suggestions of a way that I can add my own &quot;ridges&quot; to the back of the phone in a way that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Will not get caught on things in my pocket&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Will not fall off easily&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does not &lt;em&gt;look&lt;/em&gt; like a horrible hack job.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My first-order solution to test that these ridges would work is to take some gummy tack and stick it on the top of my phone, and it effectively demonstrates that a very thin, low-profile ridge can effectively allow you to place your phone face-up on a table without issue, but it violates pretty much all three of these rules, and it's sticky to boot so it accumulates little fibers:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ANZmL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ANZmLm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Phone back with gum-tack stuck on the back&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hard Mode&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;If your solution works best for a phone with a nice flat surface on the back, I can probably make do, but LG evidently thinks it's more &quot;cool&quot; to use a cross-hatched, textured surface for the back of a phone, so preferably design with that in mind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12625" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T14:27:01.457" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T14:30:34.990" Title="Good way to prevent phone camera from touching table" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13904" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13878" CreationDate="2016-08-23T16:56:10.043" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would use a cleaning brush, also called neck duster, after drying off. You've probably seen your hairdresser use them to clean off your neck before taking the cape off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, you might need to modify the handle for comfortable use on your own back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/z/c~AAAOSwstxU7Ic7/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/z/c~AAAOSwstxU7Ic7/&lt;/a&gt;$_35.JPG&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option would be a rubber lint roller. The hair strands stick to the roll due to its texture, so it works without adhesive. Just wash off with warm water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.promo-wholesale.com/Upfiles/Prod_r/Lint-Remover_20090637700.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.promo-wholesale.com/Upfiles/Prod_r/Lint-Remover_20090637700.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One more alternative is those old-fashioned lint brushes. They tend to be less abrasive as even many hair brushes to avoid damaging the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17380" LastEditorUserId="17380" LastEditDate="2016-08-23T17:28:19.047" LastActivityDate="2016-08-23T17:28:19.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13831" CreationDate="2016-08-23T18:20:52.473" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe you can refinish your boots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most likely, your boots were made with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Leather Luster&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. This is a product that you paint on to the boot and allow to dry. It's a kind of enamel paint. This will give you an almost &quot;instant&quot; mirror finish with low maintenance. However, this finish will crack (as you've discovered) and will be next to impossible to remove. It should only be used on surfaces that will not bend.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you remove the residual loose finish, you can get and reapply a new coat on the damaged parts of your boots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-08-23T18:20:52.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13906" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13902" CreationDate="2016-08-23T19:04:10.773" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a hacker solution, replace the sticky tack with strips of duct tape, sticky side to the case, and stack a few on top of each other to control the thickness.  Use colored duct tape and/or have different shapes/areas for the different layers if you want to get artsy. Starting with a slightly wider base and tapering a bit to the upper layers will help avoid a &quot;sudden&quot; extra thickness that is more likely to get caught on things. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For something that looks less like a hack job, a &quot;phone wallet&quot; sticks on to the back of a phone and allows you to put in an ID, RFID transit card, credit card, or whatever else you want to put there, and this would add some thickness in a large, flat surface that could be the primary point of contact when the camera is laid flat.  This might provide some of the extra thickness you seek, without a 1:1 increase in &lt;em&gt;net&lt;/em&gt; bulk of stuff in your pocket.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of these stick on with various gel-like or sticky surfaces; some of the more flexible or silicone-style ones would probably fit into the textured surface better than the more rigid ones.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Branded versions of these are commonly used as corporate giveaways (online example &lt;a href=&quot;http://freebiemom.com/deal/free-goodrx-phone-wallet/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;).  You can purchase some custom items for your giveaway &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.premiumusb.com/custom-silicone-phone-wallet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; (credit as image source; I have no direct experience with any firm mentioned in this post).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UyErx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UyErxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;image description&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7257" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T14:28:42.537" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T14:28:42.537" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13907" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13831" CreationDate="2016-08-23T19:54:13.100" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a Looooooong answer ‘cuz it’s a loooooooong process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a simple procedure but it’s not easy and will take some time to undo the damage already done to the boots. When you’re finished, you’ll have a mirror shine. This is the technique used for polishing boots for a military dress inspection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will require very fine sandpaper, clean polishing cloths (clean cotton dusting rag) or cotton balls/wool/etc., boot polish, a small bowl of water, a shoe brush, strong motivation, and a generous amount of elbow grease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove the laces.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carefully remove the material that has torn and lifted. Trim the edges near the surface without pulling off the enamel that still remains attached to the boot. A pair of small scissors may be helpful. Normally, one starts with boots in slightly better condition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Smooth the rough edge with the sandpaper and try to make it as even as possible. Try not to remove much material when doing this. You want to make the surface look more normal than they do in your photos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, you’re ready to start to rebuild the finish with polish. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brush off any dirt or dust on the boot, from heel to toe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wrap the duster cloth around your index finger, making sure there are no wrinkles. Apply a medium layer of polish to the boot using the duster and your finger. Rub it in until a faint shine starts to show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once the faint shine comes through and the polish has been worked into the boot, take your index finger and the cloth and dip it lightly into the water, and start rubbing it into the boot over the polish in small circles about an inch wide. Keep doing this until a greater shine comes through and the swirls start to disappear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leave it to dry for a few minutes, and then once dry, take your index finger again and apply a thin layer of polish to the boot, start rubbing it in until an even better shine comes through, then apply the water to it using the method in Step 3. Leave to dry again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take the damp index finger and apply a tiny dot of polish to the boot and work in till it shines. Make sure that the cloth is very damp but not dripping. Do the whole boot paying more attention to the damaged parts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Repeat Step 5 until you get the desired level of shine. You should apply maybe about 8-9 layers as it gives best shine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take the soft shoe brush and buff the boot all over until it starts to shine, then take the soft cloth and buff again until desired shine is obtained.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Repeat until happy with results.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tips&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a Kiwi™ brand polish, as other brands will probably tarnish your boots and contain chemicals that will make them crack&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The back of a teaspoon can be used to press normal polish into cracks in the boot before adding a coat of parade gloss to give the shine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply the polish to the sole edges as well. Boots look much neater and greater if they are cleaned literally from ground to top.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;To get a gleaming shine, use Kiwi™ Parade Gloss polish AFTER a base of Kiwi™ Shoe Polish as it contains silicone which makes the shoe/boot much shinier - BUT will make the boots crack IF it is used as the base layer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another point to think about is to melt the polish onto the boot/shoe - sit the polish tin in hot water to soften to a thin paste and rub in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can also use vinegar instead of warm water for improved results.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use more water than polish.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More good boot shining tips from soldiers&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;First get a lot of polish on your boots and melt with heat do this repeatedly until you have a good base on it. Then buff. Next, take a small amount of polish and apply in small circles. Breathe (like you would into cold hands—hot breath). Then, do small circles. Repeat until you can no longer see the circles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Careful not actually light the polish on fire when you heat it. Unless, of course, you want your boot to start flaking.&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;The best thing I‘ve found is to just use ‘Kiwi™ Parade Gloss‘ instead of the regular black Kiwi™. get‘s ‘em shiny enough to pass an inspection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The only way to get a really good (and durable) shine is to build up many thin layers. If you try to glob it on, or use some ‘trick‘, you may get an impressive shine, but it won‘t last and therefore, won‘t protect the leather. Of course you can‘t just take a new pair of boots out of the box and expect to get a good spit shine. I would suggest simply brush shining them while you break them in. Then after a few weeks you should have a good enough base to spit shine. Only spit shine the toe and heel (the hard non-flexible parts); if you spit shine the leather where it flexes, it will crack. Use cotton balls, a  little  bit of water and a  little  bit of kiwi, and make small, circular motions with very light pressure. After a few months, you‘ll find your boots require less work to get them looking good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, if you‘re going into the field, your main concern is protecting and waterproofing the leather, so a good brush shine should be sufficient.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You need a good base coat applied thickly and brushed off.  After 20 or so of those then you spit shine with regular kiwi.  Many small applications.  If you apply it thickly it WILL crack and then you‘re stuck with bad boots.  A burn shine is a very risky gamble.  I‘ve seen it work and the result is impressive.  The other 99 out of 100 times the boots will be completely ruined.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So here it is:  Base coats. Then, many (4 per day is what I do for the first month) thin coats of regular Kiwi™--Parade Gloss is a gimmick.  After the first month, you have enough of a shine built up that you can actually slack off somewhat. Eventually, one quick shine will do it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In order to reduce the chance for the boots to crack, you will always shine them once and then wear them for a bit.  Walk around.  Always wear them after shining, then shine them some more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It IS possible to do a &quot;burn shine&quot; without actually involving an open flame... you only need the polish to melt, and it doesn‘t take that much heat to do it. You can achieve the desired effect using a hair dryer on a hot setting, or you can use a heat gun if you happen to have one. Using a lighter in close proximity to the boot, without burning the leather itself, also isn‘t that hard. Just hold the lighter close to the boot until the polish melts (about 0.5 seconds).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, all of this should be done as your final coat of polish after applying many, many base layers. I‘ve gotten really consistent results with it, probably because I put the time into those 3-4 coats each time I polish before the burn polish layer. If you‘re trying to find a quick, easy way, it won‘t work!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I‘ve heard horror stories of cadets who use windex, turtle wax, candle wax, vaseline, and all sorts of other garbage on boots, but for the long-term, nothing wields a good result like a little elbow grease.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Melt the wax IN the can!  Light it up with a lighter, let the top melt, put the lid back on to put the flame out.  You will have a layer of liquid polish.  I found it easier to apply and fill any divots, scuffs, etc., with a small round boot brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After applying a thin layer of this and allowing it to dry, I then buffed with the soft cloth, re-applied polish, and then buffed again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For some reason I always had at least 30 minutes to work on my boots so I constantly buffed them using just Kiwi™ and horsehair brush. After a while, I needed just a quick buff and it was inspection ready.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-08-23T19:54:13.100" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13908" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-23T19:54:40.520" Score="1" ViewCount="1407" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's all too common that plastic flaps on various devices and storage containers break off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Over time, the thin plastic hinge gets weak from repeated use, and snaps.  A common place this seems to happen is on pill containers, since they are typically opened and closed at least once every day.  Another common place is on cell phones, tablets, and digital cameras that have plastic flaps protecting their ports.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a life-hacky way to fix this when it happens, or prevent it from happening in the first place?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2016-12-21T23:19:19.267" Title="How to fix plastic hinges, or prevent them from breaking?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;repair&gt;&lt;camera&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13909" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13908" CreationDate="2016-08-23T20:52:09.707" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would add a few layers of clear adhesive tape (like Scotch tape) over the hinges while they're still working properly. The tape is flexible.  It should reinforce the hinge a bit.  And if the hinge breaks, the tape will keep acting as a hinge in its place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: @DangerZone points out that packing tape is more durable than Scotch tape. Cut strips of packing tape to the correct width before you stick them over your plastic hinges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2016-08-23T22:02:25.683" LastActivityDate="2016-08-23T22:02:25.683" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13910" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-23T21:53:40.277" Score="0" ViewCount="110" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am moving and need to store most of my belongings in a (mobile) storage locker. The trouble is I don't know what size to rent. I need to save as much money as possible so would like the smallest size that would fit everything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I know what size all my belongings take up? I could measure the size of the rooms they are in, but this would be too big because they are not stacked up and packed tightly. I was thinking of dividing by 2 but this is just a guess. One thing in particular is, do I need to measure the height (from ceiling to floor) of the room? The storage dimensions are usually in cubic cm but I don't store things pilled on top of each other in my home. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas? I don't have much stuff, I've got less than 6 items of furniture, mainly clothes and things for the kitchen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastActivityDate="2016-11-02T01:53:44.570" Title="How to find out what size storage is needed?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13912" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13910" CreationDate="2016-08-23T22:25:24.523" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest doing a rough measurement of floor space around each of the larger items of furniture since in general they can't be stacked. Smaller items of furniture such as lamps or small chairs can often be packed around or on top of larger pieces of furniture. Keep in mind depending on the type of furniture you have it might be possible to disassemble items (such as a bed frame) and then stack the pieces so that they take up a smaller space. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For smaller items, try and figure out approximately how many boxes of a certain size you will need for your belongings. Companies like Uhaul and most office supply stores often sell storage boxes that are uniform in size and can often be stacked as long as the contents are not that heavy (a good guess would be about 3-4 boxes high depending on item weight and type/quality of boxes. If you can determine the number of boxes required for your smaller items you can add them up to get a rough estimate of the area they will take up when stacked in your storage space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have a rough idea of the floor space required for your furniture and the amount of floor space required for the stacks of boxes just add the two areas for a rough estimate. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind it is always a good idea to estimate a bit high. If your estimate of required area is very close to the size of the storage locker, it would probably be worth going with the next size up just to be sure everything fits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One more tip: When moving furniture in a mobile storage container it is generally a good idea to separate adjacent and stacked items with a blanket or towels so that they don't rub together and damage each other during the move.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17384" LastActivityDate="2016-08-23T22:25:24.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13914" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-24T03:17:08.437" Score="4" ViewCount="7629" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pinhole leak on the very bottom of my plastic fuel tank in my car and I'm trying to repair it. If the tank was empty, the hole could be plugged with some epoxy, JB weld, or some other adhesive. But the leaking fuel (diesel, in my case) interferes with the patch before it can cure and creates a new leak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Draining the tank is no simple feat, either. I would need to remove the tank cover and siphon out all the fuel into some container, undoubtedly spilling some on the carpet and stinking up my car. Running the engine until the fuel level is low enough isn't an option because: a) the hole is on the very bottom, so the tank needs to be completely empty, and b) running it dry can damage the fuel pump (which relies on the diesel fuel for lubrication).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way I can temporarily plug up the pinhole for long enough time for epoxy or adhesive to cure?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17389" LastEditorDisplayName="user17389" LastEditDate="2016-08-24T03:18:49.267" LastActivityDate="2016-09-07T02:59:40.317" Title="How do you plug a pinhole leak in a fuel tank without emptying it?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13915" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13914" CreationDate="2016-08-24T03:18:30.247" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bar soap. Rub it into it the pinhole and the fat in the soap will plug it. High-fat content soap such as Ivory works better. Obviously this will only work on pinholes, and I've only tested this on plastic tanks, though it will probably work on metal ones too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, roughen up the surface with some 40 grit sandpaper, clean the tank with some degreaser and patch the hole with your material of choice. I suggest a more permanent solution such as JB Weld (which has held up fine for me).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't care about the tiny amount of fuel that leaks out and you just need to satisfy the mechanic so your car passes the safety test, just using soap and cleaning the tank well so you can't tell there's a leak might work. However, it takes all of three minutes to mix up some JB Weld and permanently fix it, so you might as well do it right.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: Pinhole leaks in steel tanks often indicate that the tank is rusting from the inside out and you will continue to have leaks. In which case you will need to empty and remove the tank to fix it properly, or replace it all together. This doesn't apply to plastic, since plastic doesn't rust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17389" LastEditorDisplayName="user17389" LastEditDate="2016-09-06T19:10:08.233" LastActivityDate="2016-09-06T19:10:08.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13902" CreationDate="2016-08-24T07:25:55.503" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I seem to post about this stuff so often I'm going to end up sounding like an advert for it - I have no affiliation, I just like the stuff, it works for a million things, so here goes...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sugru&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They have an example &lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com/guides/how-to-make-bouncy-sugru-bumpers-for-your-iphone-5&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;putting bumpers on the corners of a phone&lt;/a&gt; to prevent screen &amp;amp; camera touching the table, but you could easily modify that to a very subtle stripe across the phone, either side of the camera [Use black &amp;amp; no-one will even notice it]&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;It goes on like Plasticene, Play-Doh, Silly Putty etc then cures to a rubberised plastic. Once cured it's pretty permanent. I've actually used it to fix chips on coffee mugs, which have since been through the dishwasher hundreds of times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A quick sketch based on your original photo...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GZmuq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GZmuqm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T14:30:34.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13918" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13902" CreationDate="2016-08-24T08:02:55.700" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;So here is what I did with my work phone last time. I have a new one now, and its camera is actually recessed so no need. I wish I had taken a photo of it, would be easier to explain. Also, my work phone was IP67 so I felt confident I could work on it in my hobby room. I take absolutely no responsibility for your phone ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway here goes: I bought some of &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01J13P2D6&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt;, silicone muffin inlays or moulds or whatever. I have no idea how kitchen people use these, but it is something muffin like. I found only pink ones when I searched now, but I think you can get them in any color imaginable. I had grey ones. Now, cut out the wavy part, keep the bottom. From the bottom, cut out, as precise as you think is necessary a hole that is shaped like the profile of your camera (I am a perfectionist about these things, but you really don't need to be) Then, glue it around the camera. These things are not very thick, maybe you need two slices. I did. If you need more slices, make the first one glued have half the diameter of the second one (if size allows). The idea is to have both pieces glued to the phone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Silicone does not take glue very easy so glueing two silicones to each other halves the chance of success. Rub the silicone with some 60 sanding paper and don't use any sort of glue, two compund epoxies should do the trick alternatively there are glues that specifically works on silicone. Use one of them. Be sure to compress the silicone discs so a little glue bleeds out around the edges. Use this to &quot;smooth&quot; the edges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you have a round disc covering your camera, it is slippery, lipophobic &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; hydrophobic so it won't get dirty or stuck as much as any other material (rubber, felt etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17393" LastActivityDate="2016-08-24T08:02:55.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13919" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2016-08-24T13:46:18.547" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I move the headset back slightly so that the pressure goes to the ear lobe which hurts less and also i slightly tilt my frames &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17400" LastActivityDate="2016-08-24T13:46:18.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13920" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-24T14:59:59.460" Score="3" ViewCount="425" Body="&lt;p&gt;My mac keyboard is dirty after a year of using it and I want to clean it, however nothing seems to work. I've tried alcohol (98%) , I've tried soap,nail polish remover, wipes for cleaning glasses... still no result. Anyone know of some other ways? I'm running out of ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17401" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T13:17:17.343" Title="Mac Keyboard cleaning" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13921" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-24T15:58:20.683" Score="0" ViewCount="259" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yesterday, my cat brought in a dead mouse. I tried to catch it from her and save it, but she just killed it. When she killed it I thought it was very cute when she held a dead thing in her jaw, so I wanted to take a picture, but she had disappeared out of the cat flap and it was night so I couldn't find her.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I ask my cat to bring me another dead thing so I can take a picture of her with the dead thing? Is there a specific time of year where my cat will bring me a dead thing? How can I increase the chances of her bringing me a dead thing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17168" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-12-27T15:49:55.120" LastActivityDate="2017-12-27T15:49:55.120" Title="How to cause my cat to bring in a dead thing" Tags="&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2016-08-24T17:23:30.077" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13922" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13921" CreationDate="2016-08-24T16:07:39.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would say, you should praise your cat. Then she might do it again. &#xA;I'm not sure if supporting anyone or anything to kill stuff is a good thing, but that was not the question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2016-08-24T16:07:39.140" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13923" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13921" CreationDate="2016-08-24T16:27:43.910" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many cats are only occasional hunters, and even if they catch something (mouse, small bird, etc.), they'll only bring it to their human occasionally.  It's a reasonable approximation to say your cat brings you a mouse because they like you and can see you're unable to hunt for yourself -- and since cats aren't big on charity, they'll do so only when they're in the mood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As noted in another answer, praising her when she does bring in a creature is probably the best thing you can do to make it more likely she'll do it again -- but how long it'll be until next time isn't something you can influence much.  Next time she hunts successfully and feels like sharing with that big, clumsy, nearly toothless cat who none the less shares with her, she'll bring you another mouse (or whatever).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-08-24T16:27:43.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13924" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2016-08-24T18:05:54.267" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Anything that creates a stream of air:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;compressor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;leaf blower&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hair dryer if it has a no heat option&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;shop vacuum that has an exhaust port  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used to have a computer shop have blown out over 1000.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a keyboard, I like the compressor with a nozzle as it is hard to blow them out and they are not very sensitive.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can even vacuum on the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The downside to the compressor is you can get some moisture.  I have never lost one to moisture but for the motherboard, I prefer the shop vacuum. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;IMPORTANT&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Block the fans before blowing them out.  I use a small screwdriver. With a compressor, you can get enough speed to spin (wreck) the bearings.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The power supply will be the dirtiest.  Blow it out in each direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is very hard to get into a laptop to clean it, but more important is it is smaller and the little fans and little fins can get impacted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-08-24T21:00:32.957" LastActivityDate="2016-08-24T21:00:32.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13925" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13929" CreationDate="2016-08-24T19:57:59.323" Score="4" ViewCount="23488" Body="&lt;p&gt;While moving recently, my wife and I had a lengthy discussion on where tape should be placed on a box in order to maximize strength while using the least amount of tape possible. Assuming we already taped the main opening of the box shut, how can we make sure the box doesn't break open with weighty items inside?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To me, it doesn't make sense to put tape perpendicular across the opening of a box, detailed below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;(Top/bottom of a closed box)&#xA; _________________&#xA;|        |        |&#xA;|        |        |&#xA;|        |        |&#xA;| - - -  | - - -  | &amp;lt;- Tape across here&#xA;|        |        |&#xA;|        |        |&#xA;|________|________|&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This doesn't strengthen any weak points of the box. If anything, it may only be helping the tape that is going across the box's opening stay in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although the surface area actually being touched by the tape is seemingly small, it seems that putting tape along the side openings of the box would directly strengthen the weakest point of the box, detailed below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;(Top/bottom of a closed box)&#xA;&#xA;  Tape along the seam here&#xA;        ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓&#xA;     _________________&#xA;    |        |        |&#xA;    |        |        |&#xA;    |        |        |&#xA;    |        |        |&#xA;    |        |        |&#xA;    |        |        |&#xA;    |________|________|&#xA;&#xA;        ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑&#xA;  And along the seam here&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's the best way to tape a box closed to maximize the strength of the box relative to the amount of tape being used? (May not necessarily be one of the options described above.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17404" LastEditorUserId="17404" LastEditDate="2016-08-24T20:04:40.827" LastActivityDate="2016-12-16T21:10:21.620" Title="What is the best way to tape a cardboard box?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13926" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2016-08-24T21:12:55.060" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use one these blower things to get those niches&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20171017220826/http://www.nosesucker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nose-sucker.bmp&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20171017220826/http://www.nosesucker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nose-sucker.bmp&quot; alt=&quot;blower&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6586" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-07-19T10:15:13.307" LastActivityDate="2019-07-19T10:15:13.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="13927" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-24T21:20:42.060" Score="1" ViewCount="207" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do I keep my cologne smell to stay on me? It always seems to leave with the wind, and I want it to smell for a while. I even resorted to parfum, but it doesn't last much longer. On a (somewhat?) related topic, how do I keep my shampoo smell to stay in my hair?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6586" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-08-24T22:15:38.140" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T01:17:49.160" Title="How to get that good smell to stick around [shampoo, cologne]" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13928" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-24T23:02:42.677" Score="2" ViewCount="708" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a black stain on my white cotton dish towel, this towel says on the tag it can not be bleached. I think it may have come from my washing machine, but I am not for sure. I have already tried ice and Biz as well as washing it again. This towel is for decoration and I really need it to make my kitchen pretty again :( Please Help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17408" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T13:17:07.843" Title="Washing Machine Grease on white towel" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13929" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13925" CreationDate="2016-08-24T23:11:32.663" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;securely&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; seal a cardboard box with tape&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you put anything into a cardboard box, you should tape up the bottom of the box. If you don’t, and only fold the bottom of the box flaps over each other, the box could collapse when lifted. You don’t want your best china in pieces all over the floor!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TIP: Never interlock the flaps of the box as it reduces the strength of the box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TIP: &lt;em&gt;Optional&lt;/em&gt; The quickest and easiest way to seal a cardboard box is to use a handheld tape dispenser which applies the tape tightly to the box and helps reduce tape waste.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To provide extra protection and ensure all the flaps of the box are sealed, use the letter “H” seal method used by most moving companies.  It is called the letter “H” method as once complete, the tape on the box will look like a capital letter “H”.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TIP: The “H” seal method will also reveal any evidence of tampering with the box because of the quantity of tape that would have to be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold two of the smaller box flaps in followed by the two larger&#xA;ones.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Seal the edges of the cardboard box going across the whole length of&#xA;the box where the flap edges join.  When doing this, allow an&#xA;overhang of tape.  Fold the overhang of tape to the side of the&#xA;cardboard box.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Seal the edges of the cardboard box going across the whole length of&#xA;either side of the box where the flaps were closed. When doing this&#xA;allow an overhang of tape. Fold the overhang of tape to the side of&#xA;the cardboard box.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pack the box. Ensure the contents are adequately protected by using&#xA;bubble wrap, polythene, loose fill, or air-cushion packaging.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3, above, to seal the top of the box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once complete, your cardboard box will be sealed on all openings and the tape will resemble the letter “H” on the top and bottom of the box. This method will provide optimal support for the box contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt; It’s always better to use extra tape and provide a double layer if you are boxing very heavy items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-08-24T23:11:32.663" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13931" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13927" CreationDate="2016-08-25T01:17:49.160" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Invest in a small spray bottle that you can carry in your pocket or backpack, filled with some of your cologne. Spray as necessary, but be aware you grow accustomed to your smell and therefore it may seem more weak when it is in fact strong to others around you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shampoo smell is dependent on how long your hair is, but others should not be able to smell it when a decent distance away from you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17412" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T01:17:49.160" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13932" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13893" CreationDate="2016-08-25T01:22:14.470" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a product called Spray Nine. Douse it in this product, throw it in the washer, and then throw it in the dryer. White.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17412" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T01:22:14.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13933" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-25T08:10:16.797" Score="1" ViewCount="88" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a little project which is about remaking some old piano exercises. The questions are below if someone wants to skip explanation but I though it would be a good idea to add it to clarify what I wish to achieve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have rewritten some piano exercises and now I need to group them together, such that I want three exercises to be visible simultaneously on a piano rack. Technically, it means they need to be in one spread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first idea was to make a mix of A4 and A3 pages. The layout would be like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;          || A4 (front)&#xA;A4 (back) || A3 (front)&#xA;A3 (back) || A4 (front)&#xA;A4 (back) || A3 (front)&#xA;A3 (back) || ...&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And then all A3 pages would be folded in half. This character &lt;code&gt;||&lt;/code&gt; means a spine of a book. Unfortunately, I have no access to a A3 printer and will have to (1) bind two A4 pages on a spine and (2) attach the third A4 page to one of the edges. That would simulate a A3 page. This is what I am trying to have:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;        || A4&#xA;     A4 || A4 | A4&#xA;A4 | A4 || A4&#xA;     A4 || A4 | A4&#xA;A4 | A4 || A4&#xA;     A4 || A4 | A4&#xA;A4 | A4 || ...&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Again, &lt;code&gt;||&lt;/code&gt; means spine whereas &lt;code&gt;|&lt;/code&gt; means where two pages are folded.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a couple of questions on how to sort this layout semi-professionally :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Questions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Firstly, what would be the size of two folded pages to avoid them sticking out of a book when folded / hidden. Also, I think I need to leave a little space between pages so pages should be even more narrower than a regular size of A4.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Secondly, I am going to use a packing tape to stick two A4 pages together. The problem I usually have is that the tape is quite rigid. Once pages are folded one way, it tends to stay this way. It's quite inconvenient to keep it flat on a piano rack. I was thinking to make creases to help with folding and unfolding. What would be the best way for making creases?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17415" LastActivityDate="2016-10-25T12:28:26.397" Title="A complex book with a spread containing 3 pages A4" Tags="&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13934" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13935" CreationDate="2016-08-25T09:20:46.970" Score="3" ViewCount="4207" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let's say you have a small amount of information written down on a small amount of paper. What is a quick and easy way to destroy the information? I noticed scribbling over it isn't very effective but writing over it with random letters is. Is ripping up the paper really that secure?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tools that can be used include anything you'd likely find at a desk, but a paper shredder isn't one of them. This question isn't asking how to make your own paper shredder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T09:01:20.017" Title="How to remove/hide/destroy senstive information written on paper without a machine?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2019-06-28T17:02:47.223" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13935" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13934" CreationDate="2016-08-25T09:53:48.380" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ripping it up is as secure as the obfuscation you can apply to the task.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A shredder is actually not a very secure method, unless your total shredded quantity is high. Re-assembly is just a jigsaw puzzle &amp;amp; the puzzle pieces are all in the same box. Forensics experts are well-practised at this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let's say, just for example, you have a small 2&quot; square post-it note with a phone number on it, which you wish to destroy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you tear it in half, each half contains &lt;em&gt;not enough information&lt;/em&gt; to be useful to any 'spy', so let's take this further.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First tear it in half right across the numbers, so one half has the top of the numbers, the other has the bottom of the numbers.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Take one half &amp;amp; tear it into sections small enough that there's only one or two of your half numbers on each piece.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Walk round the office &amp;amp; drop pieces in different bins as you go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That ought to be sufficient obfuscation for one half.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the other half in your pocket &amp;amp; take it home.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Repeat the same tear &amp;amp; redistribute as you did in the office; some bits in the regular trash, some in the recycle, some in the green compostibles bin, assuming you have all 3 types.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Alternatively, throw out a random ⅓ of the pieces each week for 3 weeks, into the same bin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That ought to reduce the chances of finding &amp;amp; re-assembling all the pieces to as close to zero as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could, of course, first write random letters over it and scribble over that, which will increase the complexity still further.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a method I also use for expired credit cards...using scissors, of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Though the method is not 'quick' it requires very little effort overall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2016-08-25T10:00:25.970" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T10:00:25.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13936" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13949" CreationDate="2016-08-25T10:57:02.140" Score="0" ViewCount="220" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've heard of many 'DIY' solutions for other household products over the years (eg &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Glass-Cleaner-Recipe/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;window cleaner&lt;/a&gt; and beauty products) but never for sunscreen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I doubt there is a homemade sunscreen that could come close to factor 50+ sunscreen however any is better than none at all...! Is there such a thing? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6721" LastActivityDate="2016-11-23T00:21:25.120" Title="Does anyone know of a 'homemade' sunscreen?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;summer&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13937" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13934" CreationDate="2016-08-25T11:29:35.833" Score="6" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Eat it&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's a small amount of paper, then eating it would be very effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T11:29:35.833" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13938" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13947" CreationDate="2016-08-25T11:30:11.033" Score="5" ViewCount="1369" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I'm taking swimming lessons, and the place where I swim in hot as hell inside unless you go swimming. However, when I'm done swimming and showering, my shirt's top feels damp, and I feel so sticky. It all goes away after sitting in the air condition for 10 minutes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I wear/do so I can stay cool after taking a shower in an extremely hot place?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16054" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T23:00:16.367" Title="How to not feel so sticky after swimming?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13939" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13934" CreationDate="2016-08-25T11:30:42.730" Score="3" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Flush it&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Flushing it down the toilet would also work, if it is small enough not to clog anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T11:30:42.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13941" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13934" CreationDate="2016-08-25T13:47:25.820" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes find scraps of paper around the house on which I either wrote down or printed out &lt;em&gt;sensitive information&lt;/em&gt; in a hurry before throwing it off on some obscure table and forgetting about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's how I destroy said information.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;For Pens&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I write most things in gel pen, I have found isopropyl alcohol or any form of water to be the best solvent for obfuscating information. This also helps soften the paper for tearing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply wet the paper with either solvent of choice to cause the ink to dissolve and spread over the paper. If water doesn't work, use the isopropyl.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;For Pencil&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lightly dab some water on your eraser and rub vigorously on the pencil tracing you want destroyed. This causes the paper to roll up into tiny wet cylinders that are effectively impossible to unravel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do bear in mind that this method does destroy the paper quite effectively as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;For Print&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of my favourite (but not very environmentally friendly) method of getting rid of printed information is by printing a bunch of random garbled data over it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a plain text document for example. Print over the text document in alternating directions a couple of times and it's almost effectively unintelligible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, the more environmentally friendly method is to use the pencil method. It's not as effective (printed text is not as fine as pencil traces), but it gets the job done most of the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of these methods were actually discovered by the best possible way to destroy something - catastrophic accidents - on some rather important documents as well, if I might add.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The very reason that these methods can be easily applied to anyone, anywhere in the world, is because such accidents are ubiquitous, and the materials required to cause them are usually quite abundant and common.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11345" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T13:47:25.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13942" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13934" CreationDate="2016-08-25T14:21:12.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's what I typically do, scribble over it, using a black permanent marker - if you have one. If you do not have a black marker, use a pen with the same color of ink and repeatedly write the number eight over the words. Once this is done, cut it into strips, then cut those strips into small diamonds by cutting across the them diagonally.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, as mentioned above, you can use rubbing alcohol on certain types of ink, I believe water or acetone would also be effective. If the information is written in pencil then you could likely just erase it and then - for good measure - cut it up as described above. Also as mentioned, you &lt;em&gt;could&lt;/em&gt; eat the paper; however, I don't think that I would recommend that. Although it would work beautifully, you really don't want to ingest ink, nor do you know what could have been used on that paper during manufacturing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T14:21:12.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13943" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13821" CreationDate="2016-08-25T16:20:57.620" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I was renting my old house I wanted to use one of the guest bedrooms as an office. I didn't want to use one of those plastic mats for my office chair and the floor was a bit unlevel at the wall so my desk was going to be tilted backward. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I was renting the house I couldn't tear out the carpet or get the floor fixed, so I decided to build a platform just big enough for my desk and chair to sit on. If you are ok with a bit of DIY construction work, I would suggest building something similar. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used 4 sheets of 1/2&quot; plywood to build a 1-inch tall base by placing two sheets side by side and then placing the second two sheets perpendicularly on top of the first two. This gave me an 8ftx8ft square platform. I secured the sheets of plywood together with 3/4 inch screws placed every 0.5-ft in a square pattern across the platform. Once I finished building it, I used some shims to level the platform. Then to make it presentable I applied wood grain peel and press floor tiles to the top of the platform and around the edges. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In total, I only spent around $100 for all of the materials and was able to put it together in an afternoon.  It solved both the carpet and the unlevel floor problem simultaneously and actually looked really good. When I moved out of the house It was pretty easy to dismantle since it was just screwed together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17384" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T16:20:57.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13934" CreationDate="2016-08-25T17:02:09.113" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often use your idea of writing over the letters with other letters.  But I always write over every letter with an &quot;8&quot; and then an &quot;X&quot;.  That makes every letter look like exactly the same weird figure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h11SZ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h11SZ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I know we're talking about manually-written letters, but I don't have a scanner near me so I just made the picture in MS Paint.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T17:02:09.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13945" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-25T21:48:05.173" Score="1" ViewCount="1647" Body="&lt;p&gt;With several different drivers in the family with different levels of capability ... an unfortunately relatively common occurrence is the side of the car to get scratched by the garage door frame while pulling into the garage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On a good day, it just leaves white paint on the car, on bad days it might actually scratch the side of the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions on how to protect the door and garage frame when pulling into the garage? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17425" LastActivityDate="2017-09-24T08:50:25.573" Title="How to avoid scratching door on garage door frame" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;garage&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13946" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13945" CreationDate="2016-08-25T22:20:20.673" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a few tall traffic codes - the kinds that are tall enough to see from a car window, and tip over easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J8iy8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J8iy8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Set them just inside the garage door frame on either side.  When any of the drivers are coming into the garage, if a cone tips over, they'll need to back up and try again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could do a similar thing by hanging baseballs or something similar just inside the garage door frame.  If the driver bumps either of the hanging baseballs, they're too close!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T22:20:20.673" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13947" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13938" CreationDate="2016-08-25T23:00:16.367" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are exerting yourself during your swim lessons, then your body temperature is elevated when you get out of the pool and you'll be sweating even though you don't feel it while you're in the pool.  You need to lower your body temperature before you put your clothes on.  There are two ways I've used to cool off before getting dressed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the pool temperature is typical (around 80 degrees F), i.e. not too warm, just stay in the pool for a few minutes to cool off.  Your normal skin temperature is usually above 90 degrees so full immersion in 80 degree water will cool you off.  The longer you can stay immersed in lower temperature water, the cooler your body will be when you get out of the pool.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a cool or cold shower.  Most people like the feeling of a hot shower but if you're already overheated, this just makes the problem worse.  You'll be sweating worse after a hot shower.  Take as cold a shower as you can stand and spend extra time with the cool water directed at your head where your body's thermal regulating system is located.  A cool head is a cool body. Again, the longer you can do this, the lower your body temperature will be when you get dressed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally you should do both of these, but obviously time is the constraint here.  As a final measure, I sometimes leave my shirt unbuttoned and untucked until I cool off a bit and use my towel to blot up the sweat off my body for a few minutes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastActivityDate="2016-08-25T23:00:16.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13948" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13933" CreationDate="2016-08-26T11:24:09.330" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Packing tape (and most other tapes) deteriorates over time. The plastic backing often slips across the glue, leaving the glue exposed, so you end up with a sticky mess.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You need a tape that's designed to be used on paper. In my experience, Scotch Magic 810 Invisible Tape works well for this application. Other brands also exist, look for a tape that's 'acid-free' and designed for use on paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But even with a good tape, binding the spine is difficult. And in the places where you have used tape, the book will become thicker than elsewhere. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The page that sticks out must be narrower than A4, so it stays clear of the binding. How much narrower depends on the binding.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For this sort of project, instead of improvising I can recommend a visit to your local photocopy shop. They usually have A3 printers (avoiding the tape altogether) and for a few pounds/Euros/dollars, they can bind your book in a variety of ways. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2016-08-26T11:48:15.337" LastActivityDate="2016-08-26T11:48:15.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13949" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13936" CreationDate="2016-08-26T11:38:18.713" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I assume when you say sunscreen you mean sunscreen lotion, as in putting on your skin. According to &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunscreen&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;, the ingredients that actually block the UV radiation in sunscreen lotion are &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium_dioxide&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;titanium dioxide&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_oxide&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;zinc oxide&lt;/a&gt;, and these metallic powders are mixed with a heavy oil to make a lotion that doesn't wash (or sweat) off easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Commercial lotions may also have some other organic chemicals that also block UV, but not to the same extent that titanium and zinc powder do. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although the type of oil you mix into a home made recipe version is up to you, you will probably need to buy one or both titanium dioxide powder or zinc oxide powder to use if you plan on mixing your own. The only health risk of DIY sunscreen is inhaling the powders prior to mixing them in oil; this is not healthy for you but neither chemical is poisonous. One other disadvantage of homebrewed sunblock is you may end up looking like you are covered in white paste depending on how thick you smear it on yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I checked Amazon for prices and food grade titanium dioxide powder runs about $20 a pound, and zinc oxide powder goes for half that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastEditorUserId="12802" LastEditDate="2016-09-11T07:39:30.747" LastActivityDate="2016-09-11T07:39:30.747" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13950" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-08-26T12:05:52.123" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For hacks regarding the maintenance of health. General health questions might be on-topic on our sister site &lt;a href=&quot;https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Medical Sciences Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt; but check their &lt;a href=&quot;https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/help/on-topic&quot;&gt;Help Center&lt;/a&gt; before asking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Requests for medical cures or other ways to solve health issues are off-topic and should be directed to a qualified healthcare provider.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-10-22T17:56:07.333" LastActivityDate="2020-10-22T17:56:07.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="13951" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-08-26T12:05:52.123" Score="0" Body="For hacks regarding the maintenance of health. (Requests for medical cures or other ways to solve health issues are off-topic and should be directed to a qualified healthcare provider.)" OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-10-22T17:55:55.057" LastActivityDate="2020-10-22T17:55:55.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="13952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13886" CreationDate="2016-08-26T15:58:00.360" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once I used an &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hole_punch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;hole puncher&lt;/a&gt; to create confetti for carnival. If you have enough time &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/paper-punches/b?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;node=12898081&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;you can get one from Amazon&lt;/a&gt;. I remember I used a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lime-office.com.au/img/productImages/open/430837.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;double hole puncher&lt;/a&gt; with multiple and colorful sheets of paper, like a magazine. I've stacked them and punched altogheter, speeding the process. The confetti were really beautiful, all round and perfect. It was fun and relatively fast! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was young, 10-12 y.o., so if you have children you can let them play with it with no risks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4252" LastActivityDate="2016-08-26T15:58:00.360" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13934" CreationDate="2016-08-26T16:02:52.050" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a lighter or a match stick, burning it will be a good option. Off-course, it's better to burn it on a metal surface away from flammable substances. If you can't find metal surface, you can try to burn it by holding the paper's edge in hand. You can easily extinguish -- just by blowing air through your mouth -- this fire since it is a small paper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On some papers, the writing will be visible even after burning. In such cases, it is best to crush the burnt paper to powder and throw it in dust bin. This method ensures that the paper doesn't even exist to read the content.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16017" LastEditorUserId="16017" LastEditDate="2016-08-26T19:28:52.610" LastActivityDate="2016-08-26T19:28:52.610" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13886" CreationDate="2016-08-27T14:32:52.620" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;While thinking about this problem i came up with an idea :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use old workbooks instead of draft &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut them from spine to edge with a utility knife to make strips&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;these shouldn't get too close to the spine to avoid ripping at step 3&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut them &lt;strong&gt;again&lt;/strong&gt; this time diagonally to make little pieces&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To be clearer : Behold for paint skills !&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PhQIX.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PhQIX.png&quot; alt=&quot;This really was made in Pinta, not MS Paint&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This does have a problem, so I'm not sure I'll do it: I already have lots of draft asside, so using workbooks will be a waste of paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15575" LastActivityDate="2016-08-27T14:32:52.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13955" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-08-28T06:56:03.570" Score="2" ViewCount="1087" Body="&lt;p&gt;There were some rusted screws in my washing machine.  The cloths touched with the rusted screws and got stained.  I am unable to remove these stains.  I even tried bleach and soap but that just lightened the stains.  Any suggestions? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17433" LastActivityDate="2016-08-29T11:12:50.840" Title="How to remove rust stains from cloth?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13956" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13955" CreationDate="2016-08-28T06:59:28.643" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I googled and found this answer: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lay the clothing or fabric out on an old towel and pour a small amount of white vinegar directly on the stain – or rub a cut lemon half on the stain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Saturate it thoroughly, then blot it with a clean white towel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17433" LastActivityDate="2016-08-28T06:59:28.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13957" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2016-08-28T16:14:28.553" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You cannot &quot;remove&quot; cat soaked urine odors from Hardwood. The only option is to refinish &quot;Sand&quot; the floors. Any undesirable boards that turned black from the urine acid will need to be replaced. After sanding it is best to use 3 coats of finish. Swedish finish is recommended. Not many hardwood floor guys are proficient with swedish finish application so do your homework. The alcohol in swedish helps kill any bacteria left from the urine. Oil polyurethane would be 2nd choice but takes much longer to harden. I've seen waterbased finish absorb the odor. 30 year hardwood flooring refinisher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17446" LastActivityDate="2016-08-28T16:14:28.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13960" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13955" CreationDate="2016-08-29T11:12:50.840" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;First off, don't use bleach; bleach works by oxidizing the stain, which tends to make rust stains worse.  There's a commercial product called &quot;Iron Out&quot; that uses a thiocyanate to very effectively remove rust stains, but you can do the same with oxalic acid, if you have access to that and not to the commercial product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oxalic acid can be obtained from rhubarb leaves (it's the toxic component in those leaves, so avoid ingesting it and wear gloves while preparing and using the solution).  If you have that plant in your garden, though, you'll want to take precautions to avoid replacing the rust stain with a green chlorophyll stain if you use rhubarb as a rust stain remover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-08-29T11:12:50.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13961" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13966" CreationDate="2016-08-30T03:37:09.153" Score="5" ViewCount="1552" Body="&lt;p&gt;I thought I would be able to find an answer to this Googling but have been entirely unable to. Maybe I'm using the wrong terminology. Basically any time I trim my beard with my electric trimmer, small fragments of hair end up all over my hands, arms, neck. I can't find any good way of getting them off, it's like they're statically charged and stuck to my skin. Any tips?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17459" LastActivityDate="2021-05-10T06:43:23.793" Title="How to get hair fragments off of skin after beard trimming" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;shaving&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13962" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13961" CreationDate="2016-08-30T08:37:50.757" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;IMHO, you can try your hair dryer in order to push them off. &#xA;Or you can shave while taking shower, so the water will wash away the hairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17462" LastActivityDate="2016-08-30T08:37:50.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13965" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13961" CreationDate="2016-08-30T14:15:05.463" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a cordless trimmer in the shower with a mirror attached to the shower wall. After I trim my beard, I simply take a shower; a sprayer attachment makes this even easier. This was done mainly to prevent the nasty cleanup of small hairs all over the vanity in the bathroom, but has worked out very nicely for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2016-08-30T14:15:05.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13961" CreationDate="2016-08-30T14:17:58.783" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Trimming right before taking a shower seems to help for me, but it isn't always an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A lint roller might work, especially if you were in a hurry. I've used one many times to get human and animal hair off of clothes and fabrics. I wouldn't recommend it if you have sensitive skin or are allergic to any adhesives though. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/lint-rollers&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Lint rollers at Walmart&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17470" LastActivityDate="2016-08-30T14:17:58.783" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13967" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6919" CreationDate="2016-08-30T14:52:44.853" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add loops to the corners of your blanket and then use plastic (foot safe) stakes to hold down each corner. Stakes are less likely to pull free in the wind than just tucking corners into the sand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2016-08-30T14:52:44.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13625" CreationDate="2016-08-30T15:49:35.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Probably a dremel or similar tool with the right kind of attachment. If you had a kit of attachments slowly work your way up from the least abrasive until one starts removing grout and hopefully doesn't scratch the tile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8uPOO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8uPOOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17470" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T09:20:30.383" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T09:20:30.383" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13969" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13973" CreationDate="2016-08-30T16:00:17.137" Score="6" ViewCount="175" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently moved to a new apartment in Aveiro, Portugal, and I have no garage to store my bike. What is the best place to store it (during nights and entire weekends)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are no nearby bike-holders (not sure if this is a word?) nearby, I live on the 3rd floor (and there's no elevator, so it is hard for me or my gf to carry) and the landlady says the bike takes too much space in the entrance hall. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Should I just lock it to a lamp post? Being in the middle of the sidewalk for days seems like an inappropriate idea. I also thought of putting it in the garage of the building on the other side of the road, but I'm not sure that's legal. Is my only option to just carry it up and down everytime? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17475" LastActivityDate="2016-08-31T08:46:39.727" Title="Where to store bike in the city?" Tags="&lt;bicycle&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13973" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13969" CreationDate="2016-08-31T08:46:39.727" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;What if you speak to a neighbour and politely ask them if you could store your bike in their garage or their yard. Maybe you could offer them something in exchange.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2016-08-31T08:46:39.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13974" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11622" CreationDate="2016-08-31T21:03:40.033" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00451BG2G&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Sheet suspenders&lt;/a&gt;, or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/ip/SHEET-STRAPS-Keep-Sheets-Tightly-on-Bed/40120522&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;sheet straps&lt;/a&gt;, or whatever you may call them.  Put one corner on, fasten the strap in place, it should help greatly in holding the sheet in position while you work the other corners.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastActivityDate="2016-08-31T21:03:40.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13977" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13920" CreationDate="2016-09-01T04:17:05.213" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two answers:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash it in a kitchen sink running hot water over it, and using a cheap 1&quot; chip brush to scrub between and under the keys.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t6LoV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t6LoVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;chip brush&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Throw it in a dishwasher, face down.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Swing it with your arm outdoors to get the water out, then dry thoroughly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17498" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T13:17:17.343" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T13:17:17.343" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13978" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13928" CreationDate="2016-09-01T04:21:48.600" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If by using detergent and grasping both sides aggressively agitating, grinding left and right against each other, you cannot remove it, then you probably have to go nuclear.  White cotton should be bleachable, ignore warning.  Next is excise, paint, patch or crop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17498" LastActivityDate="2016-09-01T04:21:48.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13982" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13983" CreationDate="2016-09-02T05:31:01.163" Score="4" ViewCount="15181" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have discussed ways to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/4117/how-to-shred-papers-letters-without-using-a-shredder-machine/&quot;&gt;destroy documents without a shredder&lt;/a&gt;, but how can I easily destroy the personal information contained on packages I receive through couriers (like shipping bags, Amazon boxes, etc)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These packages are often labeled with personal information like billing and shipping address, phone numbers, and sometimes even email addresses. The labels stuck on these boxes and bags are hard to remove, and cutting them with scissors is usually too difficult.  These boxes and bags are sometime made of harmful plastics, so burning them  would not be good for the environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what would be the good method to destroy the information or the packages themselves?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17511" LastEditorUserId="17511" LastEditDate="2016-09-02T13:33:07.560" LastActivityDate="2020-07-06T03:50:19.570" Title="How to destroy personal information on courier package containers?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13983" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13982" CreationDate="2016-09-02T13:45:25.663" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I use in these situations is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00006IFIH&quot;&gt;Sharpie Magnum&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience, these are fairly good at blacking out information on package labels. But you have to keep in mind that &lt;em&gt;most&lt;/em&gt; of this information is fairly public and readily available (not to mention any package handler had access to it before it was handed off to you).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could always take an extra step and scratching bits of the labels off with a knife or scissors, but that's probably not necessary in most cases. If a bad guy was on the lookout to do harm to someone, the information they could get from a blacked out shipping label would likely not be worth their time anyway.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try to obscure (or even cut out, if you want to sacrifice convenience for security) parts that are most sensitive, then black out everything.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case you don't feel like buying a sharpie, I'm certain something like a nice coat of black spray paint would do the trick. But unless it's particularly sensitive information (which should never be on your package anyway. If it is, there are other issues here), worry more about making it inconvenient to retrieve, rather than impossible. Destroying a document is just on another level altogether.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7899" LastActivityDate="2016-09-02T13:45:25.663" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13982" CreationDate="2016-09-02T19:58:51.857" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend getting a ball-point pen the same color as your printed information, then drawing tight loops and curlicues over the top of the letters you want to obscure. The loops and curlicues will make it confusing to figure out what each letter/number is. A wide, permanent marker may still allow the letters and numbers to show through, especially on close inspection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XxcFJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XxcFJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Follow up the curlicues with a coating of opaque correction fluid (like Liquid Paper or Wite-Out).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2016-09-02T20:04:08.233" LastActivityDate="2016-09-02T20:04:08.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13985" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4018" CreationDate="2016-09-03T02:51:05.090" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried all the suggestions but I did not have any luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I looked at the toothpaste and thought why not. It was minty crest.&#xA;I don't know it that makes a difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put it on the ink, got my nail brush all the ink came off. &#xA;If you don't have a nail brush use a toothbrush. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17521" LastActivityDate="2016-09-03T02:51:05.090" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13986" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="13990" CreationDate="2016-09-03T10:53:06.553" Score="1" ViewCount="110" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have one power outlet on the wall (~1.5 m from the ground), two devices, of which I only ever need one at a time, and a table near that place.&#xA;(means the floor in front of the outlet is inaccessible)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to place a multiple outlet power strip on the table (occupies space) or on the floor (makes vacuuming under the desk harder). When one of the cables is not plugged in, it will fall on the ground behind a table from where it's hard to recover. Placing it on the table is annoyingly occupying space and it will now and then slip down anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to keep the cables neatly reachable near the plug, without drilling holes (install hooks) or occupying space on the table?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11823" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T13:11:36.433" Title="Organise cables which often need to be replugged on the wall" Tags="&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13987" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13986" CreationDate="2016-09-03T10:53:06.553" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A quick hack is to tie the cables to each other. Whichever is plugged in will hold the other. No need to retie them when swapping plug (the knot stays).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vlMBo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vlMBom.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;tied cables&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11823" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T13:11:36.433" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T13:11:36.433" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13990" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13986" CreationDate="2016-09-04T10:32:56.880" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend purchasing a velcro cable tie roll. The hooks are on one side and the loops on the other so you can cut short lengths e.g. 15cm as reusable cable ties. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rolls are typically 12mm wide and 10m long and can be found on eBay for under $20 including postage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the cable ties to tie the cables together and when one cable is plugged in, the other(s) will not fall to the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11950" LastActivityDate="2016-09-04T10:32:56.880" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13991" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-04T16:52:34.600" Score="1" ViewCount="148" Body="&lt;p&gt;A paella is just a big pan, used tipically in spanish dishes (it is also the name of one of the dishes, but that is beyond the point). It looks like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AuRfr.jpg&quot; width=&quot;400&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The dishes prepared there are usually very shallow, and the water is absorbed by the rice/pasta, so if it is not completelly level, the higher parts will stop being cooked before the rest. So we need to make sure it is perfectly level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to make sure the paella is perfectly horizontal and if not, is there any way to incline it so it is horizontal? Note: as we will be eating from it, any solution that needs to get the paella away for washing are not good, as whatever we did to get it level (usually puting small rocks or paper under the holder's legs will get wrecked with the moving)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17534" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2016-09-06T00:08:08.323" LastActivityDate="2016-10-06T07:59:16.727" Title="How to level a paella" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13992" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13934" CreationDate="2016-09-04T18:26:39.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I will tell u something that you can test yourself.If you tear off the paper and eat it,you are still at the risk of exposing your information.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Demo:take a paper n write on it,tear it off....now take a blank paper,burn it and spread the carbon on the page below the one you were writing.The impressions left by your writing will reveal each and every word written by you.So it's not a safe idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just scribble the text or overwrite.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17515" LastActivityDate="2016-09-04T18:26:39.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13993" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13631" CreationDate="2016-09-05T00:32:40.510" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heat it by leaving it in the sun, pouring hot water, or else heat gun/hair dryer.  This will soften the adhesive and allow you to peel off the tape.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove residue with non-polar solvents (anything oily).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17498" LastActivityDate="2016-09-05T00:32:40.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13874" CreationDate="2016-09-05T00:38:09.833" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try ammonia.  Ever noticed the grout around urinals and toilets that gets peed on is bright, clean and white while the rest is dirty and dark?  It might be something else in the pee, but pee sitting for a while turns to ammonia, so let it soak a long time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17498" LastActivityDate="2016-09-05T00:38:09.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13995" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-05T01:11:37.873" Score="0" ViewCount="10768" Body="&lt;p&gt;All the answers to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/2496/how-do-i-remove-hairs-from-a-caster-wheel-on-a-roller-chair&quot;&gt;How do I remove hairs from a caster wheel on a roller chair?&lt;/a&gt; were unsatisfactory to me.  Laborious, ineffective, fume-producing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I actually remove the wheels from the casters, in order to remove hair jammed in there?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17498" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T13:02:22.317" Title="How to remove the wheels from casters on a chair, to remove hair?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13996" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13995" CreationDate="2016-09-05T01:12:03.310" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I succeeded, and I share with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I used a 9&quot; channel-locks pliers, which fit perfectly between one wheel and the leg frame.  Carefully pry from side to side until one wheel pops off.  This will do some chewing on the frame and the inside of the wheel, but these are not visible areas.  Don't be afraid of breaking. This is tough ABS plastic, and if the clog is bad enough you'll do it!&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Tayf6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Tayf6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;pry one wheel off&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pull the roll of hair off the exposed axle.  Now instead of prying the other wheel off, pop the whole axle out by closing the pliers and pinching the end of the axle towards the other side of the frame. &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/90gHd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/90gHdm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;pop axle out&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pull the other roll of hair off.  Reassemble.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's the before and after.  I did two chairs, each with five casters.  Nothing broke.  Second one took 7 min. total.  Very satisfying. &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pslt4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pslt4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;befaft&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17498" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T13:02:22.317" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T13:02:22.317" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="13999" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13995" CreationDate="2016-09-05T09:46:20.047" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can pop the wheels from their axles with a large flat-headed screwdriver, they're just push-fit.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Speed is the trick - they're somewhat resistant to a continued hard force, but if you 'surprise' them with a rapid motion, they will come off relatively easily. Prising near the axle itself is much better for the wheel than putting force near the rim.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pop them back with your hands, heel of your palm or side of a clenched fist - a sharp blow is all it needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...but note that you weaken the joint each time you do it, to the point that eventually the wheels will just fall off when you move the chair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nissim's answer is actually very good for the second wheel of each pair, as it obviates the need to remove the second wheel &amp;amp; therefore weaken it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-09-05T09:46:20.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14001" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-05T18:34:51.657" Score="1" ViewCount="120" Body="&lt;p&gt;What equipment/chemical is needed to clean my metal flooring. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/D3I23.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/D3I23.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17554" LastActivityDate="2016-09-05T18:34:51.657" Title="How to polish a metal flooring like the one in this image?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2016-09-06T13:30:53.547" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13991" CreationDate="2016-09-06T07:53:32.707" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To check if the pan is level, place it on a surface you know is horizontal and use a spirit level. Or pour some water into the pan, and measure the water level at different locations using a ruler. If at one location the water level is higher, the pan is not level. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you have to check if your cooking range is level. Again, use a spirit level. If the range is not level, adjust it (generally, a range has adjustable feet). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a gas range, you have to check the level of the range itself, but also the cast-iron frames where you place your pans. If the frame is bent, you have to wrap some sheet metal (preferably iron) around the prongs to shim the prong to the correct height. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For other ranges (e.g. electric and induction): &lt;strong&gt;never&lt;/strong&gt; use shims between the hot plate and the pan. Adjust the feet of the range instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-09-06T07:53:32.707" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14006" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13920" CreationDate="2016-09-06T09:31:38.370" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apple recommend take destilled water and a microfibre cleaning tissue. I try it. It work's great - much better than alcohol. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use it to clean display too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17570" LastActivityDate="2016-09-06T09:31:38.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14007" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13920" CreationDate="2016-09-06T14:31:55.593" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is it filled with dirt or is it just dust compiling on top of the surface of the keyboard?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try using compressed air - flip your MacBook upside down and use the compressed air to push out the dirt or even the dust. I have tried this and it works perfect for me! BUT DO NOT BLOW TO CLOSELY! This will damage the inside...I had a friend who ruined his macbook by applying directly to the keyboard. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;GOODLUCK!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14263" LastActivityDate="2016-09-06T14:31:55.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14008" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13961" CreationDate="2016-09-06T18:53:43.377" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've always tied a towel around my neck and secured the other end somewhere in front of me. Because the towel is raised up to about shoulder level in front, this should reduce the amount of hair that lands on you by a healthy amount. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17573" LastEditorUserId="8207" LastEditDate="2016-09-07T12:18:30.547" LastActivityDate="2016-09-07T12:18:30.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13914" CreationDate="2016-09-07T02:59:40.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Insert and break off a toothpick or similar sliver in the hole?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17498" LastActivityDate="2016-09-07T02:59:40.317" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14010" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-07T23:12:50.840" Score="9" ViewCount="67603" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I find a gold ring lost in my bedroom, kitchen, or living room? I've already read &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6712/finding-a-gold-ring-lost-in-the-lawn&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt;, but it seems that many of the answers given there wouldn't apply to a search inside. It was lost only yesterday, and I've managed to narrow down the prospective areas to just those three rooms.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17589" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-08-27T07:46:41.997" Title="Finding a gold ring lost in the house" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;search&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14010" CreationDate="2016-09-08T00:00:49.603" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;A gold ring is, in effect, a tuned circuit. Though a metal detector would find lumps of &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; type of metal, such as nails in the wall, a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_dip_oscillator&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;grid dip meter (GDM)&lt;/a&gt;, used by electronics and radio amateurs, or &quot;hams, could identify a closed loop of a good conductor such as gold alloy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Calibrate the GDM by comparison with another ring of close to the same diameter, and then scan each room from floor to bureau-top. You'll need to be within 30 cm or so, so if the ring's under a bed, take off the mattress to check underneath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-09-08T00:00:49.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14012" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14015" CreationDate="2016-09-08T01:52:13.077" Score="9" ViewCount="21151" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a neighbor upstairs who starts doing the laundry around 12am, slams doors and stomps around on the floor which cause lots of noises at night right when I'm trying to fall asleep. This is driving me insane!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about getting earplugs, but If I use earplugs, I won't be able to hear my alarm in the morning. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do any of you have a piece of advice?? I don't wanna cause any trouble between us since I don't have any plan to move of this apartment yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13792" LastActivityDate="2020-01-24T02:27:14.287" Title="Loud neighbor living upstairs depriving me of my sleep!" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9484" CreationDate="2016-09-08T02:18:19.993" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;i used a screwdriver bit in an electric screw driver. worked like a charm :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17591" LastActivityDate="2016-09-08T02:18:19.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14014" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14012" CreationDate="2016-09-08T03:47:23.707" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a white noise machine, they continuously emit noise (usually actually Brownian or pink noise) that drowns out the noise created by your neighbour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can improvise one by tuning a radio receiver between frequencies and turning the volume up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure your alarm is loud enough (if you are clever, you may be able to have it shut of the white noise when it sounds, I can't think of an easy way to achieve this).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT:&#xA;Some white noise machines shut off automatically after a pre-set time, but this rarely exceeds 90 minutes, so you may wake up in the middle of the night after it shuts off.&#xA;Ideally, you want it to shut off just before the alarm sounds.&#xA;Also, there exist alarm cocks with outlets wired through them to switch as the alarm goes off, but those are hard to find, tend to switch on rather than off, and are usually expensive.&#xA;The solution may be just to find a &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; loud alarm clock, but that would make &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; the annoying neighbour depriving others of sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastEditorUserId="9624" LastEditDate="2017-04-15T20:29:06.357" LastActivityDate="2017-04-15T20:29:06.357" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14015" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14012" CreationDate="2016-09-08T05:36:53.437" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some people simply don't realise how much noise they make, or how much it impinges on others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've found - empirically, &amp;amp; without ever actually falling out with any noisy neighbours long-term - that one good lesson is to make your own loud noise while &lt;em&gt;they're&lt;/em&gt; trying to sleep.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whether this takes the form of some hefty DIY at 6am, or putting the hifi on as loud as it will go then going out for 3 hours is entirely up to you; but matching approximately like for like would feel most appropriate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When/if the neighbour enquires/complains, you then have you opportunity to discuss how thin the walls are; complete with fake apologies, &quot;omg, I didn't realise&quot;, etc etc.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've lived in the same apartment for 25 years &amp;amp; never had to do this trick twice with the same neighbour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-09-08T05:36:53.437" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14012" CreationDate="2016-09-08T09:29:12.890" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on your sleeping habits, you may be able to use earplugs after all. &#xA;Earplugs don't block all sound, they merely reduce the volume by 20-30 dB. &#xA;The alarm is right next to your bed and probably loud enough to be heard through your earplugs. When you wake up at the same time every day, your body gets used to this and often starts to wake up before the alarm goes off, so even soft sounds are enough to trigger waking up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't work, an alarm that includes a light (Wake-up light) is an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-09-08T09:29:12.890" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14017" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-08T09:35:25.773" Score="2" ViewCount="16546" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of shoes that still look great outside but are worn out inside such that they cause a bit of discomfort.&#xA;They are men shoes that one usually wears in the office. They have about 1cm thick sole made of some sort of solid rubber thing (not sure of what it is sorry) which got thin and worn out at the front mostly and at the heel a bit. They were also worn out at the bottom outside so I have got them repaired (they glued a new sole at the bottom and reconstructed the heel). At that time I could not do that myself.&#xA;After that the surface inside became even more uneven. &#xA;Complained to the guys and they tried to fix it by applying a thin piece of leathet on top of the uneven surface which did not really fix it&#xA;Tried some soft insoles but did not work well. Anything I can do myself at home to make the surface inside even and nice and natural?&#xA;Is it the same technique one would apply to make better arch support for a high arch foot?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15930" LastEditorUserId="15930" LastEditDate="2016-09-08T23:06:38.353" LastActivityDate="2020-02-06T04:18:25.083" Title="How to fix shoes worn out inside?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14018" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13579" CreationDate="2016-09-08T09:42:04.573" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would try anchoring the cord to the keyboard, leaving a couple inches of slack between the anchor point and the micro USB plug.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any pulling on the cord will stop at this point, instead of continuing to the plug and disconnecting it from the jack. Also, the cord can still be unplugged (allowing something else to be plugged into the port) while remaining anchored. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Possible methods of anchoring the cord with a bit of slack at the micro USB end could be: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) A Strip of strong tape, holding a couple of inches of the cord's length to the back panel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Glue, used in a similar fashion as the tape, would also work. A glue that is flexible after drying (much like the tape is flexible) will &quot;give&quot; a little and still hold. A  hard, brittle adhesive might crack and release the cord.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having a good length of the cord held by either of the materials will hold better than anchoring at a single point, since the stress will be transferred from the cord (and  absorbed by) a greater amount of surface area of the materials being held, and to the glue/tape itself.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-If the tape is wide enough to come over top and bottom of the keyboard it will help even more with holding the cord. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Glue should be applied thick enough to completely surround and embed the cord, since it is holding onto both the cord and the keyboard's case, while absorbing any stress on the cord.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I Have used &quot;Gorilla&quot; brand tape or silicone-based glues for this type of cord anchor several times, and it has worked great for years on most occasions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is a mechanical anchor of some sort, such as a wire clamp, or zip-type cable tie screwed-in to the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tape solution is more temporary than the others; but I can't really see why the cord isn't permanently affixed in the first place, unless a different length was sometimes needed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it were my keyboard, I would use a permanent anchor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17595" LastActivityDate="2016-09-08T09:42:04.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14017" CreationDate="2016-09-08T10:48:22.010" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try spreading out cotton balls in the uneven places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17597" LastActivityDate="2016-09-08T10:48:22.010" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14020" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13920" CreationDate="2016-09-08T12:03:18.650" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's just dust, try Blu-Tac. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's sticky, then use a soft cloth, spray Colin over the cloth, and wipe it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17269" LastEditorUserId="11190" LastEditDate="2016-11-28T05:18:13.943" LastActivityDate="2016-11-28T05:18:13.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14021" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14023" CreationDate="2016-09-08T17:12:37.470" Score="6" ViewCount="335" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need my pet fish to be fed while I'm on vacation for a couple weeks. How can I do that without asking other people to help? I don't want to leave my fish with anyone else, and I don't want to let anyone in my house while I'm gone. It really seems like there should be some way to do this easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user16015" LastActivityDate="2016-09-09T08:47:06.487" Title="How do I feed my fish while I'm on vacation?" Tags="&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13874" CreationDate="2016-09-08T23:11:48.733" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To clean without chemicals you'll want to explore options that do not contain matter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One possibility is to clean using sound. There are different options available, but they all work on the general premise of dislodging dust, oil, and other particles using rapid sound induced pressure fluctuations. This technique has been used for decades over a wide range of uses. Ultrasonic cleaning uses sound waves that are outside of the human auditory range (your neighbors will be happy!) and is used for cleaning things like jewelry and surgical instruments. Acoustic cleaning uses sound waves that humans can hear and are effective at cleaning larger items like grain elevators.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Electromagnetic radiation provides many options, including radio waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-rays, and gamma rays. It's not uncommon to find cleaning products that use ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, but I'd recommend for your own safety that you steer clear of x-rays and gamma rays (despite their increased effectiveness).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid any kind of soap, as all of them (even the &quot;natural&quot; ones) contain dozens of chemicals. Vinegar should also be avoided, as it is a combination of water and the chemical acetic acid. You'll also want to avoid water, too, since it's made of the chemical dihydrogen monoxide. Just remember, if it's made out of matter it's made out of chemicals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17606" LastActivityDate="2016-09-08T23:11:48.733" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14023" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14021" CreationDate="2016-09-09T02:55:39.677" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you search Amazon (or Google) &quot;Fish Feeder Timer&quot; there are a large number of products which will dispense food periodically - a lot of these are under $30.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some examples - &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Here is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000YK5W18&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;14 day feeder&lt;/a&gt; for $25 &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Here is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01GDXGJMA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;feeder which will&#xA;work for 14-20 feeds&lt;/a&gt; depending on what you feed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17608" LastActivityDate="2016-09-09T02:55:39.677" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14021" CreationDate="2016-09-09T08:47:06.487" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy feeding blocks that slowly dissolve in water and reaese the food over a given period of time. They are cheap and sold with names as &lt;em&gt;vacation food block&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;weekend food block&lt;/em&gt; or something similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15442" LastActivityDate="2016-09-09T08:47:06.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14025" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-09T13:06:50.033" Score="4" ViewCount="807" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, this has happened twice. I have a tea/beverage dispenser in the fridge with a tap at the bottom. The lever is not fixed and can spin around. Here is a pic:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JS4KK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JS4KK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;actual dispenser&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Someone leaves the thing too close to the door inside the fridge and when the fridge door closes, it proceeds to push the dispenser lever and I get tea/Kool-aid/water all over the bottom of my refrigerator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What life hackish things could I do to prevent this from occurring?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastEditorUserId="6616" LastEditDate="2016-09-09T22:44:46.207" LastActivityDate="2016-09-10T16:56:53.900" Title="Tea dispenser leaks" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;liquids&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14026" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14025" CreationDate="2016-09-09T13:14:56.943" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Adjust either the height of the dispenser or the shelf on the door of your fridge that is hitting it. These dispensers are controlled by the lever on top. Most likely what is happening is that your door shelves are just the right height to slide over the top of the front of spout but compress the back of it just enough to cause the leak. Place a cutting board under the dispenser and then it won't line up so perfectly(imperfectly?). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update: another thought... how about elevating the dispenser enough that it won't have to be slid forward for a cup to fit under the spout? If the dispenser never moves it will never be in the wrong spot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastEditorUserId="8101" LastEditDate="2016-09-09T19:55:18.060" LastActivityDate="2016-09-09T19:55:18.060" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14027" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14025" CreationDate="2016-09-09T16:56:58.080" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the dispenser always sits on the same shelf in your refrigerator, put a piece of tape (like red electrical tape) on the shelf to mark the &quot;farthest forward spot&quot; that the dispenser can sit without leaking. The let everyone in the house know that the tea needs to be behind that line.  The tape should be a simple reminder for everyone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-09-09T16:56:58.080" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14028" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14025" CreationDate="2016-09-09T17:45:26.467" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a small turntable (lazy susan) under the dispenser, and rotate it away from the front of the refrigerator when you close the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17618" LastActivityDate="2016-09-09T17:45:26.467" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14030" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14025" CreationDate="2016-09-09T22:58:07.070" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Attach a dowel or similar item to the front of the dispenser that sticks out farther than the tab.  Attach it at such a height that it also bumps into part of the door.  If the dispenser is pulled too far forward, closing the door will actually shove it backwards.  (No, I'm not sure how to attach a dowel securely to a glass container that may have condensation on it.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c9biB.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c9biB.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This could also work with a brim all the way around the dispenser, like it's wearing a top hat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To reverse the idea, you could attach the dowel to the refrigerator door.  However, if the dispenser gets moved, this wouldn't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2016-09-10T16:56:53.900" LastActivityDate="2016-09-10T16:56:53.900" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14031" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14010" CreationDate="2016-09-10T00:18:39.937" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Close the blinds &amp;amp; drapes, turn off all the electronics, wait until night, and use a very bright flashlight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17618" LastActivityDate="2016-09-10T00:18:39.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14032" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14025" CreationDate="2016-09-10T01:51:59.910" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Occam's Razor: The easiest answer is often the best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just, I don't know, put a piece of tupperware or something under it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're intent on keeping the lever up, though, string or tape may be able to support it via tension.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17626" LastActivityDate="2016-09-10T01:51:59.910" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14033" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14025" CreationDate="2016-09-10T03:24:49.147" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a blade and cut the lever to be shorter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17627" LastActivityDate="2016-09-10T03:24:49.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14034" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14025" CreationDate="2016-09-10T07:05:01.827" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you need to change your question. I've used one of those jugs before and it is kind of a pain to use in the fridge because you can't get your glass underneath the spout; so your friends/family may be pulling the jug forward to get some juice. Why not fix a small rubber hose on it so they don't have to move the jug? Or perhaps some sort of horizontal funnel. The main idea is that you could put something on it to redirect the liquid out past the fridge shelf so people don't need to pull the jug out to get juice. Anyway, that's how I would approach it. That way your jug could be farther back and you wouldn't get that problem (if my assumptions are correct).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17629" LastActivityDate="2016-09-10T07:05:01.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14037" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14012" CreationDate="2016-09-11T06:43:39.290" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use the active noise cancelling earphones. This device almost totally eliminate ambient noise and possibly will give peace to your ears. You don't need play a music, simply switching it on will make you 'deaf'.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.techradar.com/news/audio/portable-audio/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-1280490&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.techradar.com/news/audio/portable-audio/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-1280490&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Look for wireless type.  The Bluetooth type helps to avoid tangled wires around your neck while sleeping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12577" LastActivityDate="2016-09-11T06:43:39.290" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14038" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13696" CreationDate="2016-09-11T07:09:58.190" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option 1: Put a sign on the machine&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a Uni environment, I think that putting a sticker on the coffee machine telling that it is for your group only would be sufficient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If someone else uses the machine:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Either he/she does not do it regularly, in which case, you probably won't care.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Or it is regular, and the person will be caught one day in the action. When that happens, make a fuss, for example by sending an email to the lab mailing list.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option 2: Card reader on the machine&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you happen to be in a science/engineering department, I am sure you could find a student with enough motivation to interface the coffee machine with a card reader. Many university access cards are pretty standard, so that you can easily buy a cheap USB reader to plug in a cheap computer (e.g. Raspberry Pi) and control a relay connected to the coffee machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would typically cost about 100 USD and an afternoon of assembly. The advantage of the card reader option compared to other answers is that it is still very easy to make a coffee, and the coffee machine can stay pre-heated (if the relay just shuts down the buttons on the machine). The system can also be used to calculate a &quot;coffee bill&quot; for the users depending on how much they consume.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option 3: Make the machine look dirty&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would work pretty well if the machine has a clear and visible water container. In that case, paint the container with transparent green paint so that it looks like the tank is full of algae.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12165" LastActivityDate="2016-09-11T07:09:58.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14039" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-11T16:09:26.353" Score="3" ViewCount="6491" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to change the battery of this watch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it a screw cover? How can I open it without any special tools?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Regg1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Regg1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17643" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T12:07:41.767" LastActivityDate="2019-04-01T11:07:39.107" Title="How do I open this watch without special tools?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14040" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14039" CreationDate="2016-09-11T17:03:15.360" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Screw covers have notches for the spanner wrench to grip. This cover is a snap-off press-fit cover (with a gasket inside the cover).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any sharp edged hardened steel tool (similar to a knife-edge) can be inserted between the watch case and the cover. There will be a short &quot;groove&quot; in the watch case where you fit the edge to &quot;pry&quot; the cover off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An easier (and better) way would be to bring the watch to a jeweller who will replace the battery for the cost of the battery alone. At the same time, the jeweller will set your watch correctly and possibly regulate it to keep time more accurately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-09-11T17:03:15.360" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14042" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-11T20:01:14.090" Score="0" ViewCount="6125" Body="&lt;p&gt;Those little plastic or metal tubes on the end of shoelaces are called &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aglet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;aglets&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of mine fell off the end of my lace. Neither the aglet nor the lace are damaged, but it's likely impossible to just push the aglet back on, and I spent a while trying, because the lace's weave loosened a bit. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My aglet is a solid plastic tube, so I can't pry it open then reclose it. How can I get this thing back on the lace?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2195" LastActivityDate="2016-09-12T18:04:10.300" Title="How do I install an aglet on my shoelace?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14043" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14044" CreationDate="2016-09-12T01:22:11.643" Score="1" ViewCount="701" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am hoping to go to a community where black clothing is preferred (but not mandatory). My best pair of boots is a polished brown, which I would like to turn to black.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wanted to check in about how to do this with cheaply/easily acquired items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How well or poorly would thoroughly polishing the exterior with black shoe polish work?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there are other materials or approaches that would make sense?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17647" LastActivityDate="2016-09-13T02:14:35.363" Title="How can I blacken a brown pair of boots? Will black shoe polish work as I'd intend?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14044" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14043" CreationDate="2016-09-12T02:07:26.897" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You will need to go to a leather store or a shoe repair and tell them&#xA;what you are trying to do. No home job here! This is for the experts.&#xA;If you love your boots, a few dollars won't hurt.&#xA;Happy hunting,&#xA;Henry&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17621" LastActivityDate="2016-09-12T02:07:26.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14042" CreationDate="2016-09-12T06:23:22.027" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In short, you can't.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You'll never get that one back on the lace without damaging it. They are made from a roll of tape, wrapped &amp;amp; shrunk onto the lace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatives you can try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cut it lengthways so you can re-wrap it; glue it on. Use a piece of sticky tape to hold it in place until dry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Melt the end of the lace with a flame, roll it in your fingers [carefully]. You will either get it small enough to then fit inside the existing aglet so you can again glue it on - or you'll be left with a substitute aglet that will still function. This is my usual trick for 'nylon' laces.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make a new aglet by dipping the end in wax, resin, hot-melt glue, cold glue, nail varnish etc etc &amp;amp; rolling into shape before it's fully set.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a metal aglet DIY kit at a local hobby shop.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cobblers used to fit metal aglets back in the day when everybody had them - maybe see if one still does. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-09-12T06:23:22.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14047" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-12T12:10:10.610" Score="0" ViewCount="237" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to &lt;strong&gt;magnify&lt;/strong&gt; a tiny organic object (about 2mm x 2mm).  I don't have a microscope right now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to see as much detail as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried the zoom on my cell phone's camera, and it's not as bad as I expected, but not close to enough magnification.  I also tried the macro modes on my compact digital cameras, but the magnification was far too weak.  I am currently without a DSLR camera.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a good hack to create a makeshift microscope out of household items?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2016-09-17T03:58:22.597" Title="Massive magnification without a microscope" Tags="&lt;camera&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14048" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6734" CreationDate="2016-09-12T12:23:08.793" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may find it beneficial to try a &lt;a href=&quot;https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_irrigation&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Neti Pot&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;People often use Neti Pots to flush the pollen out of some of their sinus cavities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you choose to try a Neti Pot, make sure you use an appropriate solution mixture (typically containing pure sodium chloride and pure aluminum-free sodium bicarbonate) and distilled water.  Never use tap water, well water, or regular bottled water, as you don't want to introduce contaminants/bacteria into your sinus cavities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people have experimented with using Himalayan salt in a Neti Pot, but it is unknown whether or not that is a safe practice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2016-09-12T12:23:08.793" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14049" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14047" CreationDate="2016-09-12T12:33:33.597" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The original microscope, as created by Anton van Leeuwenhoek (spellings of the last name vary) in the 17th century was nothing more than a drop of water (or glycerin, which doesn't evaporate as quickly) caught in a pinhole in a metal plate, with the sample mounted on an adjustable holder.  The simple &quot;lens&quot; was held very close to the eye, and allowed examining an object at a close enough distance to see the &quot;animalcules&quot; (as he called them) in a drop of pond water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A similar setup could be cobbled together using a drop of clear liquid, mounted very close to your phone camera's lens cover.  The lens mount can be made from aluminum foil, held on the phone with tape.  Careful cutting of the foil can avoid covering the camera's flash LED, allowing good illumination of the sample (possibly aided by putting frosted tape on the LED cover, to widen the illumination angle).  Combine this with the phone's zoom, and you should be able to see individual cells in an onion slice or similar tiny details.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-09-12T12:33:33.597" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14042" CreationDate="2016-09-12T17:10:50.747" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than trying to get the same aglet back on your shoelace, wrap a small bit of adhesive tape tightly around the end of the shoelace. You could use Scotch tape, duct tape, clear packing tape, or something else you have handy. Make the tape as wide as the original aglet was, and don't wrap around more than 1-1/2 times, so the tape just attaches to itself but doesn't become too thick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll most likely need to handle it with more care than you usually would, but it will do the trick - and it's cheap!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-09-12T17:10:50.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14051" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14042" CreationDate="2016-09-12T18:04:10.300" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Find some heat shrink tubing (auto parts stores sell it, as do many other stores in the auto parts section).  You want a piece that barely slips onto the lace.  Slip it on, shrink it (match or lighter flame is just right), and you're done.  Often, you'll get a choice of five colors, or black in a separate package.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-09-12T18:04:10.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14053" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14010" CreationDate="2016-09-12T23:58:05.127" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think there is only one way that is pretty sure to work.  One by one, empty each room of every object. You'll need an empty room or a large clear area to stage removed objects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative to this, though less reliable is to picture each room as a grid.  Work methodically through the grid, lifting, opening, prying, whatever to clear that grid. This is what search parties do when looking for lost sailors, children, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9683" LastActivityDate="2016-09-12T23:58:05.127" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14054" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-13T00:41:38.150" Score="9" ViewCount="42148" Body="&lt;p&gt;For medical reasons, I am hoping to determine a method I can easily use to decarbonate beverages that I enjoy to help to significantly reduce the carbon dioxide bubbles of the beverage / pop / soda.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem being I know only know a few solutions to this and neither are convenient:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mildly agitate, then open the beverage, and then let sit for several hours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Purchase decarbonated syrup (e.g. SodaStream) and mix them without the carbonation.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recall many years ago commonly seeing decarbonated Orange soda at the fountain of a store; but have not since.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My goal is to have a method of being able to obtain a cold beverage from the fountain, bottle, or can and be able to consume the beverage without the fizz or the gas once it hits my system within 20 minutes at most... of course doing so without greatly obscuring / fouling the test of the beverage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Has anyone determined some basic steps to accomplish this goal that is portable, convenient, and doesn't foul the flavor?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1787" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-09-13T17:43:26.990" LastActivityDate="2020-03-23T05:26:46.210" Title="How to decarbonate (&quot;make flat&quot;) beverages more quickly?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14055" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14043" CreationDate="2016-09-13T00:43:51.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shoe polish and anything else creamy/pasty will not penetrate enough, unless perhaps melted.  Needs to be something liquid and fine.  Search &quot;black leather dye.&quot;  Four oz. runs about $5.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17498" LastActivityDate="2016-09-13T00:43:51.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14043" CreationDate="2016-09-13T02:14:35.363" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you use a dye, it should work, but your best bet is to go to a professional for the job.  However, they are quite expensive, and you could be better off getting new shoes.  I suggest the dye.  It really works after a few coats.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17662" LastActivityDate="2016-09-13T02:14:35.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14058" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14054" CreationDate="2016-09-13T07:24:25.017" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add sugar. A spoonful of sugar will bring a lot of CO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; out of solution at once. The beverage will fizz furiously, so don't fill the container to the brim or you'll spill some. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Adding surface area will help too. I've done this by inserting a teaspoon, but that's too slow. I haven't tried this, but maybe using a tea infuser (an egg-shaped strainer made to contain tea leaves) is better (more surface area): stir your drink with the (empty) tea infuser.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-09-13T17:44:44.577" LastActivityDate="2016-09-13T17:44:44.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14059" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14054" CreationDate="2016-09-13T08:00:50.837" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not certain about the practicality of this solution, but as a child I discovered that putting the chewed end of a stick of liquorice [the real stuff, made of 'wood'] into a fizzy drink would flatten it in seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reality is likely not the liquorice itself, but the very large surface area it would present.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an adult I've never actually tried to reproduce this, but perhaps something like a paint brush [clean of course] would reproduce that large surface area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-09-13T08:00:50.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14061" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1815" CreationDate="2016-09-13T14:37:31.880" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using an onion ring! Works ever time and you dont have the taste of onion in the pancakes too!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17669" LastActivityDate="2016-09-13T14:37:31.880" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14054" CreationDate="2016-09-13T19:02:06.820" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I despise carbonated beverages so I often flatten my drinks.  In order to meet all your acceptance criteria (namely, portable and works for cans) the solution I suggest is simple.  Carry around a plastic sports bottle... must be strong enough to handle pressure but have an easy to operate lid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Transfer contents of carbonated beverage into bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slightly shake, to build up pressure.  Open lid to release pressure.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat step 2, shaking a bit more each time, until all carbonation (or as much as needed) is gone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This process usually only takes a few minutes.  With beverages in plastic bottles you can just use the bottle itself.  With glass bottles (and clean hands) you can form a seal with your finger or thumb and do the same process.  But for cans the easiest way would be a separate bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17674" LastActivityDate="2016-09-13T19:02:06.820" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14063" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14064" CreationDate="2016-09-13T19:17:09.640" Score="1" ViewCount="113" Body="&lt;p&gt;Inside of my right shoe, on the part where the back of the heel touches the cloth of the shoe, there is an abnormal abrasion that wears away on the cloth. This has happened on multiple pairs of shoes and I am not exactly sure what is causing this. I have attached a picture of the place where it abrades. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UFX9Z.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UFX9Zm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, it's only the right shoe and it's always that same spot. I've been putting thick paper as padding in that area. But I would like to know if there is a better way to deal with this and what exactly I am doing wrong to cause that abrasion as I am not able to put my finger on it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17672" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T12:06:04.983" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T12:06:04.983" Title="Right shoe getting abraded abnormally" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;walking&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14064" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14063" CreationDate="2016-09-13T19:59:25.087" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could see an orthopedist. He might give you specially fittet shoe inserts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17671" LastActivityDate="2016-09-13T19:59:25.087" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14065" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2016-09-14T01:02:03.090" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cut small holes in the pleather that holds the pads onto the cans and slip the arms in there so that the arms are between the pads and cans rather than between the pads and my head. This means i have to put my glasses into my headphones and then my headphones onto my head, but it also means i can wear them for hours with no discomfort or distortion while maintaining isolation. the arms of my glasses do get spread by this but they have hinges that allow this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17679" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T01:02:03.090" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14067" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2016-09-14T04:03:29.310" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is my grandma's solution to stop hiccups and for me it has worked all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Solution is simple:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Drink small sip of water 7 times back to back.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps. Do try and remember to share with others if works fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T04:03:29.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14068" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6098" CreationDate="2016-09-14T04:33:36.480" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Following are some ideas that I have seen people do when they don't have dental floss or toothpick:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1) Use visiting card (Material - Non Tearable PET) which have 260 gsm&#xA;thickness. (Thin enough to get between two teeth.) &lt;strong&gt;This is effective&#xA;as it is thin enough to get between two tooth, and disturb the particle state&lt;/strong&gt; (Suggest you to clean a visiting card before use)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;2) Use of waterpiks &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;3) Gargling water only in area of the subject tooth&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;4) Use of tongue to remove (very difficult to&#xA;remove)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T04:33:36.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2016-09-14T09:21:18.690" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;From my observation,&#xA;Hiccups come after a particular time interval.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So first start the count when a hiccup comes and till the time the next hiccup comes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example:- You got the next hiccup after 10 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now when the hiccup comes start the count, take a glass of water and start taking sips 2-3 seconds before your time count of hiccups and continue drinking water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will stop if you drink the water just at time hiccup has to come.&#xA;This technique always works for me.&#xA;Try it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17682" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T09:21:18.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14071" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7052" CreationDate="2016-09-14T11:28:32.353" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;PAPER towels&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you need to keep to keep kitchen, sink and drains clean and clear of dough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They just soak everything up and go stright into the bin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17684" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T11:28:32.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14072" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7052" CreationDate="2016-09-14T11:52:03.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My own preference for homemade bread is to use a bread machine.  These can often be had very cheaply from second hand stores -- mine was $8, plus $15 for a new paddle on eBay, so $23 invested, and I downloaded the user manual for free.  Reasonably modern machines can make a huge variety of different breads, including quick breads, fruit/vegetable loaves, and even jam -- as well as providing kneaded and raised dough ready for loaf forming if you want a loaf that isn't shaped like the machine's pot (see other answers about oiling your hands if you choose to form your own loaves, nothing to clean up other than washing off the oil).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a machine, you just put the ingredients in the pot and start the machine (on a timer, even -- you can wake up to hot fresh bread for breakfast!).  Your hands never touch the dough, if you let the machine run straight through, so there's nothing to clean off them.  The dough inside the machine's pot is 100% baked into the loaf (you may find you need to scrape down the pot between mixing and kneading with a soft spatula, but the amount of dough you'll need to clean off the spatula is genuinely trivial, and if running overnight the part that didn't get scraped down will just be a crisp crust, easily removed and trashed or eaten).  Just wash the pot and paddle after removing the loaf, and you're ready to start again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And, as you already know, the ingredients cost for fresh homemade bread is about a quarter that of economy brand bread from a grocery store.  Even if you pay full retail for the machine, it'll pay for itself in a short time (hint: get your bread flour in a large bag -- 50 lb. costs about as much as two 10 lb bags -- and when you open the bag, transfer the flour to plastic buckets).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T11:52:03.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14073" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7052" CreationDate="2016-09-14T14:20:06.433" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a bit more flour into your mixture until it comes away clean from the bowl. I do this inside the food processor, because it is a devil to get clean otherwise. When you take the dough out you press it all together and it comes out in one piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When kneading or rolling out, use plenty of flour (I have it in a shaker) whenever it starts to stick. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T14:20:06.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14074" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7052" CreationDate="2016-09-14T15:53:17.717" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a removable waste trap that sits in the sink, and clean that after each use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17618" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T15:53:17.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11162" CreationDate="2016-09-14T19:54:04.487" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simply push the dent with something hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17693" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T19:54:04.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14076" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14054" CreationDate="2016-09-14T22:21:36.983" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A gas is less soluble in a warm liquid.  Get with twist caps, open the cap and let them sit on the counter for a day, replace the cap, and put them in the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-09-14T22:21:36.983" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14077" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6734" CreationDate="2016-09-15T07:29:22.040" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a placebo, and try to control any significant psychological factors. Psychology is an important factor in allergies because they are basically overreactions of a bored immune system. Basic things such as work-related stress, being in love etc. can have a significant impact. So if you were surprised by unusually strong hay fever, you might consider manipulating your psychological state:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do you have work-related stress? Tell yourself that since you are ill, there is no longer any pressure as you will just do whatever you can &lt;em&gt;under the circumstances&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Are you working but not experiencing significant stress levels? Put yourself under artificial pressure.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you are easily excitable that way, try a horror movie.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Maybe even fall into or out of love.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have access to a completely harmless placebo, consider taking it. The placebo effect can work even if you know you are tricking your body.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course manipulating your psychological state could also make things worse if you don't have a good idea of what it will do to your allergy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, this would be the best time for getting some kind of proper infection so that your immune system has real work to do. I am just not sure how that would translate into something you can actually do...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user4830" LastActivityDate="2016-09-15T07:29:22.040" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11162" CreationDate="2016-09-15T14:45:14.600" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found that just blowing compressed air into the bottle will expand the area you want to its original shape. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14263" LastActivityDate="2016-09-15T14:45:14.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14079" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-15T17:38:29.417" Score="2" ViewCount="495" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hi I am struggling to find the fastest easiest way to cut nails smoothly without having to snip a single nail several times especially the toe nails. Any help will be appreciated. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12595" LastActivityDate="2016-12-15T01:52:42.597" Title="How to cut finger/toe nails perfectly round on the first attempt" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14054" CreationDate="2016-09-15T19:06:35.860" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add salt. Upon adding salt, the beverage will fizz furiously. So make sure that the container is not full. I used to add little salt and it would reduce the gas in beverage. I know that adding too much salt -- to completely decarbonate -- will change the taste of beverage, but once try it by adding little amount of salt. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are interested to know how salt can decarbonate soda, check &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/2001-01/979316431.Ch.r.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16017" LastActivityDate="2016-09-15T19:06:35.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14083" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14079" CreationDate="2016-09-16T00:04:50.813" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Toenail clippers are intentionally made with a convex edge to help prevent ingrown toenails: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.curvecorrect.com/how-to-prevent-ingrown-toenails/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;When trimming your toenail, cut the edge straight across. Do not round the corners.&quot;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/toenail-cutting-tips.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&quot;Guide the clippers straight across the nail of each toe and avoid cutting nails into a curved shape.&quot;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the appearance bothers you, gently file the edges after clipping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-09-16T00:04:50.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14085" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14089" CreationDate="2016-09-16T06:15:04.230" Score="-5" ViewCount="288" Body="&lt;p&gt;I really want to know please? Scrambled eggs are delicious and tasty, I want to eat hard boiled egg too! What can it be taste like if I add the two?  Iwant to learn&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17711" LastActivityDate="2016-09-16T12:14:02.880" Title="What things can i use to make it a scrambed egg while still in the shell" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;eggs&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-09-18T21:39:19.840" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14086" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13636" CreationDate="2016-09-16T06:28:42.350" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put gas unto paper. That was easy! (&lt;em&gt;becareful! too much gas will burn the paper instantly or may bigger the fumes!&lt;/em&gt;) You can flick a candle if you like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17711" LastActivityDate="2016-09-16T06:28:42.350" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14087" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13928" CreationDate="2016-09-16T06:33:26.720" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a paper instead of white cloth! (&lt;em&gt;don't let it use too much or the grease will be back inside!&lt;/em&gt;)            :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17711" LastActivityDate="2016-09-16T06:33:26.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14088" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14047" CreationDate="2016-09-16T07:11:16.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a bunch of magnifying glass or eyeglasses and put the two glass in position the other one is on the top and the other one is in the bottom. If it isn't in you are wishing to be repeat the process to zoom it more. (&lt;em&gt;needed to have a helping hand or a friend&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17711" LastActivityDate="2016-09-16T07:11:16.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14085" CreationDate="2016-09-16T11:28:43.613" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easy (via &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Scrambled-Eggs-Inside-the-Shell&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikihow&lt;/a&gt;):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the egg in the sleeve of a long-arm shirt, secure it with rubber bands, wind up, pull to unwind, repat until egg is scrambled (shine a flashlight through the egg — if it produces an orange hue, it's fully scrambled.). (See link for details, including images).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As additional service: you might want to have a look into &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Search-Google&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;, as your question is easily found via a simple web search using the exact question you asked here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Edit: added way to know when finished from original source as suggested in comment&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17713" LastEditorUserId="17713" LastEditDate="2016-09-16T12:14:02.880" LastActivityDate="2016-09-16T12:14:02.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14090" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14039" CreationDate="2016-09-16T12:16:49.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The watch in your picture states water resistant to 3ATM.  Therefore, it has a screw back.  Watches with backs that prise off are not water resistant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many screw-type watch backs will have notches into which you insert the arms of a spanner&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To open a screw-type watch back that doesn't have notches, like the one in your picture, a professional would use a suction tool like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/euwrg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/euwrgm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Watch back remover&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is pressed firmly against the back to form a friction seal and twisted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you don't want to use a specialist tool, you need to find something that forms that firm grip against the watch back.  A common trick is to use a stress ball.  Hold this in one hand and the watch in the other.  Press the ball hard into the back and twist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a stress ball, something of similar rubber consistency will do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't forget that once opened, you won't be able to get the full water resistance back without specialist tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T12:08:03.980" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T12:08:03.980" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2016-09-16T12:26:21.620" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This solution has a 100% success rate but has some really bad side effects so you may not want to use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a bucket of water, place your head in the water, take your head out then put it back in until you are cured.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-09-16T12:26:21.620" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14010" CreationDate="2016-09-16T12:33:48.733" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may seem very silly but call for it. There have been studies that show calling for an inanimate object makes it easier to find. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than that do a fingertip search, work from one end of the search surface and then work in a methodical way. For cupboards and draws, once searched put a postit note on it so you can see what you have and havent searched. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Search everywhere, no matter how unlikely it is to be there. If you have searched every place it could be then it must be in a place it cant be.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-09-16T12:33:48.733" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14093" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11326" CreationDate="2016-09-16T16:19:22.883" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Solution is simple, just use the ink cartridges every week. at least print something, like a photo or a word document.. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inkjetsuperstore.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;ink&lt;/a&gt; nowadays are more affordable, much affordable than buying a new inkjet if you are trying to save up on ink by not printing much :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17718" LastActivityDate="2016-09-16T16:19:22.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3822" CreationDate="2016-09-16T23:40:10.930" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heat up water in kettle or microwave . Pour hot water into s bowl, and place Hester into hot water. It won't take 10 minutes. Make more hot water and add it to bowl as necessary to keep the water in there hot. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Under NO circumstances should you put your heater in the microwave! The metal disc will start arcing and destroy microwave!.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason they tell you not to put heater in a kettle, is so that the plastic bag doesn't get melted against the hot metal surface in kettle. You can try to &quot;suspend&quot; heater bag in kettle, so that it doesn't actually come in contact with the kettle's interior. Or you can wrap your heater in a cloth rag before dropping it into the kettle's water. Rag with keep plastic bag from touching kettle's hot surfaces, which is hotter than the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17724" LastActivityDate="2016-09-16T23:40:10.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14047" CreationDate="2016-09-17T03:58:22.597" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place a small drop of water on you camera lens.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNN3wo7m32s&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Watch the video.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17719" LastActivityDate="2016-09-17T03:58:22.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14100" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14010" CreationDate="2016-09-19T10:03:57.757" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Search everywhere but there no matter where you lost it! Its your own decision brave one! (&lt;em&gt;sorry for dramatic consequences, just for fun&lt;/em&gt;) If it is outside or when you are at the door and checked your ring, its lost then, find only near your house &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;               (*don't go far elsewhere if it is lost long ago!*)&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17711" LastActivityDate="2016-09-19T10:03:57.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14101" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-19T11:29:26.690" Score="0" ViewCount="2613" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fairly often, I need to open a sealed box, but I don't have a sharp knife handy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The box is typically sealed with packing tape or fiber tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution is typically to grab my keys and use a key as crude knife.  But keys are not very sharp, so they don't work too well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They do sell small knives that can attach to your key chain, but I really don't want the bulk of that, nor do I want to have to remember to remove it every time I fly on a commercial airplane.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is a good &lt;em&gt;life hack&lt;/em&gt; to open a sealed box when you don't have a sharp knife handy?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T22:32:43.623" Title="Opening a box without a knife" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14102" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14101" CreationDate="2016-09-19T11:39:53.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Commercially, there are &quot;safety knives&quot; with the only cutting edge on the inside of a hook; they're made specifically for opening boxes in warehouses and retail stores, but that's not much of a life hack...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For non-fiber tape, I've used ball point pens.  Poke a hole, and the tape will tear easily outward from that break.  I've seen people use a fingernail for this, but mine are almost always too short to punch through the tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For fiber tape, the only real alternatives are scissors, or the metal tab on a plastic keyring bottle opener.  You'll probably find you have to break or cut off the &quot;hook&quot; part (that sits on top of a crown cap when opening a bottle) to expose the metal tab for this use, but even after that modification you shouldn't have problems with such a device at an airport terminal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-09-19T11:39:53.780" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14105" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14127" CreationDate="2016-09-19T18:27:06.170" Score="1" ViewCount="3807" Body="&lt;p&gt;The last couple of months have seen an invasion of ants in my office building.  They are mostly a minor nuisance except that they keep getting into my opened bottled water where they collect on the surface of the water and either drown or invite their buddies in for a swim.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried putting the bottle (1/2 gal) in all sorts of hard-to-reach places, but given a couple of days, the ants always find it.  Once opened, there is no way to close it up air tight again.  It has a plastic spout that fits over the opening and they seem to be looking for the moisture.  I've begun filtering my water through a cloth when I want a drink, but this is really getting annoying.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is there some non-toxic, non-smelly substance I could apply around the base of my water bottle that would repel the ants once and for all?  This is inside my office so chalk and insecticide are not an option.  Any other ideas are more than welcome!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastActivityDate="2017-10-21T15:22:15.780" Title="How to repel ants invading my bottled water?" Tags="&lt;office&gt;&lt;insects&gt;&lt;ants&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14106" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14105" CreationDate="2016-09-19T19:44:23.983" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try smearing a line of Vaseline all the way around your water bottle, an inch from the bottom. I have heard that ants don't know what to do about the sticky, goopy, petroleum jelly. (It's inexpensive, too!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll need to avoid touching it yourself, of course. It's kind of hard to wipe off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2016-09-20T02:52:08.740" LastActivityDate="2016-09-20T02:52:08.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14017" CreationDate="2016-09-20T09:53:30.303" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem and bought hard insoles. They do not look very comfortable, but they actually are! Because they are harder than the soft leather insoles you might not notice the unevenness. If they are still uneven, you might be able to put a piece of leather between the hard insole and the shoe, but I doubt that will be necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17745" LastActivityDate="2016-09-20T09:53:30.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14108" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-20T10:38:55.127" Score="0" ViewCount="1618" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do i clean the oil off my lunch box after just finishing eating my lunch, without utensil soap at my disposal ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12162" LastActivityDate="2016-09-27T13:30:04.880" Title="How to remove oil without soap while washing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14109" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14108" CreationDate="2016-09-20T11:07:32.400" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only things other than soap or detergent that will remove oil during washing are extremely hot water (like genuinely boiling!) or alcohol.  Neither of these is likely to be more available than dishwashing or hand soap when you're washing out your lunch box in the work or school lunch room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might explore whether you can get dish detergent in little packets (like the ones with condiments in them from fast food restaurants); you could bring these with you and be able to properly wash your lunch box and utensils each day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-09-20T12:34:42.407" LastActivityDate="2016-09-20T12:34:42.407" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14110" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14108" CreationDate="2016-09-20T11:11:52.463" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would try a putting few drops of dishwashing soap on a paper towel, then put that in a Ziploc bag with your lunchbox.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One more idea that I got from cleaning cast iron skillets in my home.  You're not supposed to use soap on a cast iron skillet because it can remove the seasoning.  The recommended way to clean them is to use salt and water.  From what I've seen a paste of salt with a few drops of water will do a pretty good job of removing excess oil from a cast iron skillet, it doesn't take off 100% though.  It would probably also work for your lunchbox, it's kind of abrasive though and would encourage rust depending on the material the lunchbox is made of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17714" LastEditorUserId="17714" LastEditDate="2016-09-27T13:30:04.880" LastActivityDate="2016-09-27T13:30:04.880" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14112" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14108" CreationDate="2016-09-20T12:17:01.813" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paper towel - this will absorb oil 95%&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flour - Spread flour inside lunch box and rub the flour around the&#xA;surface. This is best solution as it absorbs most of the oil. Based&#xA;on my experience, I would say 99%&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To avoid spreading of oil within box surface - keep a aluminium foil (or worst case plastics sheet) inside surface of box before putting food. (This will make you transfer food in another substance, if you want to warm in a microwave. Don't put aluminium foil /plastic wrapper inside microwave and heat)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2016-09-23T04:17:54.893" LastActivityDate="2016-09-23T04:17:54.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14113" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14120" CreationDate="2016-09-20T12:29:15.963" Score="3" ViewCount="50847" Body="&lt;p&gt;During rainy season, footwear is often wet and due to moisture in air and cloudy weather, it takes time to dry. And it ends up with odour which is very unpleasant in nature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2021-04-22T19:57:08.410" Title="How to deodorize the bad odour in footwear due to wetness?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14114" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14113" CreationDate="2016-09-20T15:23:30.447" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What would be the easiest way for you to be able to dry your footwear? I would suggest an oven you heat up for less than a minute empty. Turn it off. Then put your shoes in it on a tray that is room temperature. But if you do that wrong, you will have burnt shoes. :( But an oven that is already heated just a little bit will dry anything out pretty well. Also, you can put shoes in a regular dryer, or in the sun coming through a window. Anything to get the temperature up just a little bit so the water evaporates faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, and this may not apply to you at all, but most smell from shoes come from bacteria that grow naturally on your feet. That bacteria will build up throughout the day in your socks, then be washed away when you wash your socks. If you are NOT wearing socks, you will have LOTS of bacteria in your shoes, and they will always stink, wet or not. The only way to get rid of it is to wash your shoes regularly, which is not good for them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4539" LastActivityDate="2016-09-20T15:23:30.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14113" CreationDate="2016-09-20T23:31:56.860" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The smell is caused by bacteria. Place the shoes in a freezer overnight and allow them to warm up to room temperature normally the next morning. This process will kill the bacteria.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consider placing the shoes in a plastic bag before putting them in the freezer to prevent contact with food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17770" LastActivityDate="2016-09-20T23:31:56.860" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14117" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-21T02:04:34.873" Score="3" ViewCount="7998" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there an easier way to remove pages from a spiral notebook, without all the mess?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9621" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-20T12:08:44.920" LastActivityDate="2021-01-09T21:37:35.480" Title="Removing pages from a spiral notebook" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14118" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14117" CreationDate="2016-09-21T05:55:00.950" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fold then tear down the perforated line.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tC6CQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tC6CQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T11:56:16.420" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T11:56:16.420" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14113" CreationDate="2016-09-21T07:52:34.643" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To deodorize sneakers and tennis shoes, an easy solutions to eliminate odor is to wash them in a laundry machine with detergent, cold water and no spin cycle. Before washing, separate the shoe laces and insoles from the shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is really important to turn off the spin cycle or the shoes will be destroyed. (cough, cough)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After washing, you'll need to dry them. Leave them in the sun for a couple of days, on a cloths line hanging from the tongue. If you live in a humid area where two days isn't enough, consider investing in a &lt;a href=&quot;https://images.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search;_ylt=A86.J3UFO.JXFC8AEkQnnIlQ?p=shoe+dryer&amp;amp;fr=yhs-mozilla-001&amp;amp;fr2=piv-web&amp;amp;hspart=mozilla&amp;amp;hsimp=yhs-001&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;shoe dryer&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Various sources on the internet warn to avoid using bleach with the shoes in the washing machine. I personally always use a little bit of bleach just to make sure the shoes are perfectly disinfected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note, don't do this plan with leather shoes or sandals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: Yesterday, I dried my shoes with a hair dryer. I turned the heat off, and stuck it in on high blow. It was mostly dry in a few minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastEditorUserId="15323" LastEditDate="2021-04-22T19:57:08.410" LastActivityDate="2021-04-22T19:57:08.410" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14121" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5970" CreationDate="2016-09-21T15:14:27.777" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a maintenance person at a facility that has 30+ whiteboards.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have done ALL of the suggestions I found online.  The whiteboards we have here will stay clean and work fine for 3 days after cleaning, but the ghosting appears and then quickly becomes a huge mess.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used: 99% Iso Propyl alcohol., re-conditioning rubs (aka wax, rub on rub off) Expo cleaner, which is the best of them all, don't be fooled by advertisements of others. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is NOTHING, NOTHING that will restore these boards to like new condition. The only thing that works and will last for 1 week is to first clean thoroughly with Expo, then with as hot as you can stand it(without burning your hands of course) just plain water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After cleaning with water, dry with paper towels, making sure there are no water spots (water spots attract and keep the dust) Other than that....buy new boards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17780" LastEditorUserId="8070" LastEditDate="2020-03-26T18:42:46.070" LastActivityDate="2020-03-26T18:42:46.070" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14117" CreationDate="2016-09-21T17:33:34.747" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try running a blade (knife, scissors, etc) along the spiral binding to make the break more consistent. This will leave the paper withing the small binding portion largely intact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem as I see it, is that the paper tears in different directions. Sometimes an individual ring of the binding will tear through the paper leaving the paper on the full sheet. Other times it tears between two of the binding openings leaving the paper inside of the spiral. Since cutting to the edge of the paper from each individual binding would be tedious and still likely require trimming the final sheet, cutting in the other direction will be quicker and easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So you'd cut through all the binding holes leaving a strip within the binding (easily removed in one piece from an end of the binding). The rest of the sheet will need trimming to appear neat, but the result is that there are no small loose pieces to appear messy or linger among the pages/binding of the spiral.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2275" LastActivityDate="2016-09-21T17:33:34.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14123" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14117" CreationDate="2016-09-21T19:50:57.907" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just cut the pages off of the spiral binding with scissors, maybe 10 pages at a time. The scissor-cut edge of the page may be a little jagged, but for me it never matters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A similar approach would be to use a utility knife, and just cut through a lot of pages at once. You'll need to draw the utility knife's razor blade along the same cut several times to make it through all the pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J7oeU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J7oeUm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T11:55:58.577" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T11:55:58.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14117" CreationDate="2016-09-22T15:15:08.180" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many spiral notebooks (like the one I use every day) have Perforations all down the side along the spine. However that would still leave you with a 1cm(ish) line of paper remaining down the spiral.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However if you do not want that or your notepad doesn't have the Perforations, you can use a small blade and run it across the holes where the spiral goes through. That would allow you to remove almost all of the page in one go, and then simply pull the paper which is inside the spiral out. That shouldn't make much mess at all since if you cut down every hole, the entire side in the spiral should pull out in one go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17776" LastActivityDate="2016-09-22T15:15:08.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14105" CreationDate="2016-09-22T15:25:00.130" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could always keep your bottle on a small brick inside a bowl with water in it. Think of it like a moat for a castle. The would drown in the bowl's water before they get to your bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01IN6Q7Q8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This&lt;/a&gt; isn't meant for this purpose, but is kind of similar to what I envisioned. This is not a product endorsement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Juc9T.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Juc9Tm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Dog bowl&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T12:08:58.603" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T12:08:58.603" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14128" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14117" CreationDate="2016-09-22T19:00:47.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a letter opener such as this to cut down the length of the page at the perforation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8WEM2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8WEM2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2016-09-22T19:00:47.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14130" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13636" CreationDate="2016-09-23T05:19:42.027" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1) Slicing the match stick&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slice the match stick surface in thin slices just about the tip of match stick. 10-15 slices gives best result&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/grHMU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/grHMUm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;sample image&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2) layman's method&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Surround the fire such that it blocks the wind flow&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Combining method 1) &amp;amp; 2) will give you best results &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T08:40:23.597" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T08:40:23.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14108" CreationDate="2016-09-23T07:00:32.323" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;i would usually clean my tiffen box using paper towel with little amount of water. We don't need soap to clean the oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17799" LastActivityDate="2016-09-23T07:00:32.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14132" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-23T08:25:31.190" Score="7" ViewCount="2509" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every morning I have a bath and leave for work. Recently during rainy season my feet start to stink once I reach my work. As its an AC environment, the smell is prominent, which is kind of embarrassing.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;These points might help you deduce the problem.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I live in a place where there are lot of potholes and water fills in soon&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The roads are dirty, and I wear sandals. &lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I am pretty sure that the dirty water sticks to the sandals and my feet and dries up to stink&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that I cannot wash my feet and sandals in the restroom of my office. So is there any convenient and easy solution?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;PS:I have read &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/14113/how-to-deodorize-the-bad-odour-in-footwear-due-to-wetness&quot;&gt;this link&lt;/a&gt;, but it doesn't answer my problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12162" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-09-26T07:35:46.140" Title="How to remove foot stink?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14135" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14132" CreationDate="2016-09-23T11:01:02.883" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep a clean pair of enclosed shoes, rather than open sandals, at work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Carry a spare fresh pair of socks with you to work every day, in a sealed bag to take them home again at the end of the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-09-23T11:01:02.883" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14136" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14132" CreationDate="2016-09-23T18:20:52.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although you can't wash your sandals and feet in the restroom at work, you could bring a container of pre-moistened towelettes into a bathroom stall with you and wipe your feet &amp;amp; sandals clean there.  Then you could either flush the towelettes (if the package says they're safe to flush), or bring them out discretely and throw them away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-09-23T18:20:52.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14137" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-23T20:34:34.083" Score="1" ViewCount="1495" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I  clean Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Spray off the car's handle and other plastic exterior parts ? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17809" LastActivityDate="2016-09-24T09:02:17.837" Title="clean Off! bug spray stain on car's handle?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14139" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14132" CreationDate="2016-09-24T04:57:53.853" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something I do when normal stink removal methods aren't working for me, such as spending extra time cleaning my feet and using foot powder in my shoes to dry them and absorb odors, is to clean my feet after my shower with rubbing alcohol. After you dry your feet, just get a corner of a rag wet with the isopropyl alcohol and scrub your feet, Especially between the toes, and let them air dry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that method doesn't work when done at home, you could bring the alcohol and rag to work with you, or even just keep them there. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2016-09-24T04:57:53.853" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14141" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14137" CreationDate="2016-09-24T08:56:27.857" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the plastic is black, there are special car detailing (cleaning) products which remove white haze from the black plastic. Your local car shop will probably stock some. Stick with reputable brands like Meguiars, Autoglym, etc. The cheaper ones tend not to last, and the &quot;stain&quot; comes back after the product eventually washes off. Try Autoglym Bumper &amp;amp; Trim Gel, Meguiar’s Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer etc.&#xA;You can also ask your local car repair shop, or look up a local car detailer and ask them what they use.&#xA;I have tried other home remedies on occasion but they don't last, and can even make the problem worse once the &quot;quick fix&quot; is gone/washed off e.g. orange oil&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17813" LastEditorUserId="17813" LastEditDate="2016-09-24T09:02:17.837" LastActivityDate="2016-09-24T09:02:17.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14144" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14101" CreationDate="2016-09-24T20:12:34.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;How often do you fly?  My dad gave me a knife like this &lt;a href=&quot;https://m.alibaba.com/product/60518691750/High-Quality-Pocket-Folding-Knives-for.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://m.alibaba.com/product/60518691750/High-Quality-Pocket-Folding-Knives-for.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hate big knives. This is the same size as my key. I work in a warehouse and open boxes everyday. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I only fly once every month or so.  Convenience outweighs the inconvenience for me. Sometimes I stab the tape with a ballpoint pen. But that is only when I'm angry. Lol&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17814" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2016-09-25T04:12:52.650" LastActivityDate="2016-09-25T04:12:52.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14146" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1815" CreationDate="2016-09-24T20:27:32.893" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife loves pancakes. I had to learn how to make them like her grandmother. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sounds like your skillet isn't level. Find a level place and pour in the middle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also if you like rings around the edge melt some butter on medium high temp. Pour into the butter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17814" LastActivityDate="2016-09-24T20:27:32.893" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14148" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14132" CreationDate="2016-09-25T10:54:15.847" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you clean your feet during each bath, I suspect &lt;strong&gt;footwear&lt;/strong&gt; to be initial culprit of stink or bad smell as we say.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are bacteria residing on our footwear which contributes to bad smell unless some bad smelling substance is lying on your footwear&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/14113/11420&quot; title=&quot;post&quot;&gt;post&lt;/a&gt; have answers to better ways of cleaning foot wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Next culprit is feet&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep cleaning feet by soap wash as and when possible&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;A best way to keep feet off bacteria is applying turmeric paste over&#xA;  it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stay clean, stay healthy !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-09-25T10:54:15.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14151" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14777" CreationDate="2016-09-25T17:38:46.417" Score="7" ViewCount="1628" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a bunch of dead tennis balls and don't want them to just get wasted in a landfill somewhere. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've heard of recycling programs for tennis balls before, but I was wondering if I could find a way to actually &lt;em&gt;use these tennis balls again for their regular purpose&lt;/em&gt; without having to buy a $15 pressurization tube that takes a month to revive dead balls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17822" LastEditorUserId="2431" LastEditDate="2016-12-20T22:40:23.750" LastActivityDate="2016-12-20T22:40:23.750" Title="Reviving dead tennis balls" Tags="&lt;sports&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14152" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14155" CreationDate="2016-09-25T18:12:15.880" Score="6" ViewCount="146" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems the photos have been stuck to each other. I had kept them inside the envelope which was given when I purchased those photos. It's been about 5 months since I had last opened that envelope. And now today I need them and they are stuck to each other. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I do to separate them?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cXJlG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cXJlGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Image of photos stuck together&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2019-01-21T18:28:07.360" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T18:28:07.360" Title="Stuck photos while inside an envelope" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;photography&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14154" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14101" CreationDate="2016-09-26T02:30:14.500" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Push in on the point where the side of the box meets the top.  This should create a gap between the tape and the box large enough for you to stick your finger in.  Then you can grab the tape and peel it off.  This won't work as well if the contents inside the box are stiff or if there is tape across the whole edge, but the idea is the same.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply force in the direction and location of the beautiful arrows.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OInPd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OInPdm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;where to push&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T12:02:54.903" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T12:02:54.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14152" CreationDate="2016-09-26T04:59:22.527" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If they are gelatin-emulsion based, as used in traditional photography (or some coated ink-jet papers), hold the back side of the pack over a steaming kettle and let the steam slowly loosen the rear-most photo, one at a time. Just set them aside to dry &lt;em&gt;separately&lt;/em&gt; afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;N.B. Ink jet photos might 'run' in water. Test this on one photo to see if it damages it.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-09-26T04:59:22.527" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14156" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14132" CreationDate="2016-09-26T07:35:46.140" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A little late, but try to sprinkle a little &lt;strong&gt;Sodium Bicarbonate&lt;/strong&gt; (i.e. baking soda) on your sandals/slippers/inside your shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Its proven that it prevents / lessens a lot of bad smells, including foot odor. Just sprinkle a pinch inside your shoe, and wear it normally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get it at any local pharmacy, or convenience store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For reference, and some of its other uses:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.top10homeremedies.com/kitchen-ingredients/10-bad-smells-erased-baking-soda.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;10 Really Bad Smells Erased With Baking Soda&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/08/27/baking-soda-natural-remedy.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Baking Soda Uses: To Remove Splinters -- and to Address Many Other Health Needs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. It also works wonderfully for preventing one's &lt;strong&gt;sweat&lt;/strong&gt; from smelling, I frequently play Basketball, so I can safely say, &lt;strong&gt;it works&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17827" LastActivityDate="2016-09-26T07:35:46.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14113" CreationDate="2016-09-26T07:38:49.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Refer to my answer here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/14156/17827&quot;&gt;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/14156/17827&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sodium Bicarbonate&lt;/strong&gt; really is a wonderful substance, it helps with a lot of things, lessening effects of bad odor is just one of them. Do read my other answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17827" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-09-26T07:38:49.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14159" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1862" CreationDate="2016-09-26T15:29:54.623" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a cool mist humidifier.  I discovered this by accident one day.  Stuffy nose &amp;amp; allergies so I brought a humidifier to work.  Just run the glue part of the envelope back &amp;amp; forth across the steam spout &amp;amp; it works like a charm.  I'm only made because it took me 30 years of working in an office to figure this one out!lol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17835" LastActivityDate="2016-09-26T15:29:54.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14160" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2016-09-27T02:43:31.630" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using mouth wash (Alcohol type) can help too.&#xA;Just use it like soap and rub all over the affected areas thoroughly before rinsing it away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17841" LastActivityDate="2016-09-27T02:43:31.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14161" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1862" CreationDate="2016-09-27T06:10:21.027" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;To expand on the &quot;wet sponge / cloth / finger concept&quot;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As we are dealing with multiple envelopes, I recommend layering the flaps of the envelopes, slightly staggered, so that the sticky parts of the flap form a coherent area, looking somewhat like '&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;'.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then use your preferred method of moistening (I recommend a damp sponge) to wet all the seals in one go and close one envelope after another.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of folding down each flap, I recommend you grab the envelope at the rectangular part, pull it away from the rest of the sticky pile and fold it up towards the flap, so that the front of the envelope is on top again. It's one smooth movement without the risk of paper cuts (edge of the flap!) or sticky fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Source: Helping with business mass mailings as kid.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2017-12-21T05:05:08.337" LastActivityDate="2017-12-21T05:05:08.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14163" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1815" CreationDate="2016-09-27T10:14:47.030" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to the other answers: make sure the pan is not warped. If the pan doesn't have a flat bottom, the batter will always flow to the lowest part of the pan instead of filling the pan evenly.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-09-27T10:14:47.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14164" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14108" CreationDate="2016-09-27T11:25:21.320" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A pack of wet wipes or baby wipes followed by drying with a paper towel would be an effective way to clean your cutlery and lunchbox without access to traditional dish washing facilities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2016-09-27T11:25:21.320" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14166" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14167" CreationDate="2016-09-27T19:34:21.397" Score="0" ViewCount="451" Body="&lt;p&gt;I own one of those microfiber bowling ball rags. You know that rag that you wipe off the extra oil off the ball? I need to know a way to clean one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17852" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-09-27T23:20:17.243" LastActivityDate="2016-09-27T23:20:17.243" Title="What's the easiest way to wash a bowling ball microfiber rag?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14166" CreationDate="2016-09-27T21:36:23.247" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way? Throw it in a normal washer with your other laundry. Air dry to finish. Don't use any sort of fabric softener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't/don't want to put it with your normal laundry, wash it in the sink with warm water and some mild detergent. Again, air dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, you won't hurt your towel unless you &lt;strong&gt;really&lt;/strong&gt; do something to mess it up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ballreviews.com/miscellaneous/cleaning-microfiber-towels-t283157.0.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;discussion here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7899" LastActivityDate="2016-09-27T21:36:23.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14168" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-28T13:15:54.767" Score="1" ViewCount="36745" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of Adidas Los Angeles Denim running shoes the same as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adidas.co.uk/los-angeles-shoes-denim-pack/S78367.html?prefn1=sizeSearchValue&amp;amp;prefv1=&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt;.  Apparently they have a denim upper which is printed with a pattern.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Over the weekend I was changing the oil on my car and mistakenly caught and kicked over the container with the used engine oil in it.  I got a smallish amount of oil on the toe of my shoe.  I instantly put my shoes in our washing machine using non-bio detergent (our machine has a &quot;shoe&quot; program) and the result was reasonably acceptable.  The white rubber area of the sole is almost spotless.  On the toe area there is still a slight discoloring / dullness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is this staining something I'm just going to have to live with or can anyone suggest anything or any process that might remove this stain from the printed denim?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2020-03-07T08:34:07.823" Title="Remove used engine oil stain from running shoes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14169" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1815" CreationDate="2016-09-28T13:49:19.093" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I make my perfectly round pancakes by simply using a smaller pan, so the edge of the pan creates the shape of the pancake = round. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17858" LastActivityDate="2016-09-28T13:49:19.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14170" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13748" CreationDate="2016-09-28T14:03:45.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Generally speaking, natural fibers, such as cotton and wool, tend to shrink, industrial ones don't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Go one size up when you buy cloths which are made out of cotton or wool, or a material mix with a high percentage of natural fibers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have the problem with cloths at home and you can't exchenage them for bigger ones at the store:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't use a dryer but a drying rack AND&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;stretch the cloths by hand while they are wet. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, this will only help til the next wash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17858" LastActivityDate="2016-09-28T14:03:45.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14171" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2016-09-28T22:26:50.670" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always take a deep breath and try to hold it for as long as I can, sometimes I need to try 2 or 3 times before it works, but it always eventually does (usually on first or second try).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I learned this method from the water drinking trick (To gulp down water till you gotta breathe) I use this because I don't always have water on hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17861" LastActivityDate="2016-09-28T22:26:50.670" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="422" CreationDate="2016-09-28T22:53:36.740" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I see that you are an artist so I'm gonna give you a really neat trick, although using it would mean ditching pencils and paying a little extra for your supplies (but worth it!). It's a matter of supplies but you can get pens with ink that is (very) easily erased by heat. The pens in question (or the only brand I'm aware of anyhow) is called Frixion made by a company called Pilot (So Pilot Frixion pens) these pens cost about 3$ a piece (6$ for two pack) and they come in various different types (Fine, extra fine, ballpoint, point, highlight, LX (luxury), etc) and they erase at around 60°C(140°F) and then they can also reappear at around -10°C(14°F) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you apply it right you can use it to deliberately erase and even undo your erasing without ever damaging the paper in the slightest. You can &quot;burst&quot; erase an area with a butane lighter then for erasing details you can use a wax sculpting pen. You can see it all in action in my source video.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This might not exactly answer the question for erasing pencil marks without an eraser, but it does provide a completely alternative method. Using this method there are many other ways to get by as well (while un-erasing can pretty much only be achieved via a freezer, erasing can be achieved with all kinds of things around the house, electric heaters or your stovetop for example, a hot running lightbulb, maybe even toss it in the microwave oven to completely wipe it all!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I guess this is a way around the problem ever happening, then again the trade-off is that you have to trade your pencil drawing techniques for pen drawing techniques which always end up depending on more than one type of pen (whereas with pencil drawing techniques you can always make do with just one pencil and go all the way with your drawings)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BS7_-xelCs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BS7_-xelCs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17861" LastActivityDate="2016-09-28T22:53:36.740" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14173" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13877" CreationDate="2016-09-28T23:20:02.017" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Erasing pen ink from papers is a difficult process, especially if you don't want to damage the paper in the process, in your case the cards also have printed ink on them besides your own ballpoint pen ink so basically what you're asking for is next to impossible without damaging the ink on the card as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However there is an alternative, which would be to grab another pen in a color matching the background and draw over your original pen lines. This works for hiding it, you will still of course see it, but only when you look close enough (i.e. if you get it right you can hold the card arms length from your face and you won't be able to tell).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are however inks which can easily be wiped off whatever they were used on without damaging anything (for example thermo-sensitive ink can be erased with heat or cold depending on which it was designed for; Pilot Frixion pens are one excellent example of this) so next time you want to put marks on something that you might regret later, make sure to think of this ahead of time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17861" LastActivityDate="2016-09-28T23:20:02.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14174" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13636" CreationDate="2016-09-28T23:32:09.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's actually pretty simple, if the wind is blowing out your match, all you gotta do is block the wind with your own body.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the match is successfully lit, cover it from the wind with your free hand (e.g. hand that held the matchbox, put the matchbox away and now you have a free hand) to make sure it definitely won't get blown out, (i.e. this way you can turn your body freely while keeping your hand blocking the wind from blowing out your light)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then light that grill up!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip: Make sure to move relatively slowly (if you move the match too fast it'll die because fast movement essentially creates wind)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17861" LastActivityDate="2016-09-28T23:32:09.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14175" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13867" CreationDate="2016-09-29T04:46:21.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some hikers keep their wet boots in their sleeping bags overnight. Not very comfortable, but it is claimed to dry them somewhat. Their concern is not the smelliness, but that wet feet can get blisters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14095" LastActivityDate="2016-09-29T04:46:21.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2016-09-29T08:09:48.903" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add to all of the other answers:&#xA;Use COLD water, not Hot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the water is hot, the pores on your hands will enlarge, and the scent will pass into them, making it harder to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11719" LastActivityDate="2016-09-29T08:09:48.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14177" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-09-29T08:13:16.313" Score="6" ViewCount="2013" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a tiny plastic ball stuck in my Mac Book's audio port. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I have shaken my Mac: failed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I have tried to take it out with a vacuum cleaner: failed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tried to take it out with a pin : failed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tried to take it out with a toothpick which has glue on the edge. The&#xA;ball doesn't come off, even with that. The toothpick is broken inside&#xA;the port.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that sounds stupid but there you are. Any advice? Should open my mac? It is still under warranty but I doubt that this issue will be repaired under warranty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17462" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-10-05T00:09:59.053" LastActivityDate="2017-10-21T15:37:22.970" Title="There is a tiny plastic ball stuck in my Macbook's earphone port. How can i remove it?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14178" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14182" CreationDate="2016-09-29T10:01:31.420" Score="5" ViewCount="308" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've just started living with a partner for the first time and we share all our food shopping. I am constantly finding myself not knowing what food is in the cupboard (when at the shop) and who owes what as we are splitting the cost of all food shopping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any tips on keeping a handle on those two things? We currently write our name on a receipt and put it in a jar but that doesn't solve the &quot;what is in the cupboard&quot; problem!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17865" LastEditorUserId="17865" LastEditDate="2016-09-30T09:50:24.887" LastActivityDate="2016-10-06T06:31:09.037" Title="Sharing grocery costs and responsibility" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;shopping&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14179" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14178" CreationDate="2016-09-29T12:12:11.377" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple way to deal with the cupboard inventory: if you use something and there isn't enough to last until the shopping trip &lt;em&gt;after next&lt;/em&gt;, write it on a list (kept in a designated location -- a magnetic pad on the fridge works well, if there's a pen attached).  Take the list on each shopping trip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your method of splitting costs is a pretty good one; another is to have a &quot;grocery jar&quot; with money in it, and always put equal amounts in (for instance, both drop in a $20 bill -- at the same time helps avoid disputes over who did or didn't pay up), then take the contents to shop with.  This latter could also be done with a prepaid debit card, though that has some associated expenses and &quot;who has the card&quot; issues...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-09-29T12:12:11.377" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14180" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14177" CreationDate="2016-09-29T12:16:09.217" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, the toothpick is now glued into the port, locking the ball in?  I think you're to the point of needing a technician.  This would be a major operation on most laptops, but with the proprietary parts Apple loves to use in Mac systems, just getting a replacement socket that will fit (both the space and the solder pads) may be a challenge -- plus the point from comments, that soldering on the system board is a high risk operation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take the computer to the Apple Store and let their techs deal with it.  At least that way, your warranty will be preserved after the repair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-09-29T12:16:09.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14178" CreationDate="2016-09-29T14:47:59.647" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something I've been doing for 30 years...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plan your menus weekly, so you know pretty much what you'll be eating each day, &amp;amp; therefore its components. Plan on eating things with the shortest use-by dates early &amp;amp; the longest dates later in the week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check what you have in storage - cupboard/fridge/freezer &amp;amp; list what's missing; we use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.anylistapp.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;AnyList&lt;/a&gt; for iPhone &amp;amp; Mac, sharable lists so both can see what's on it at any given time. There are many alternatives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy for the entire week, one day a week - say Saturday morning - &amp;amp; split the bill. Most supermarkets can split the total over two cards.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you pre-plan so you don't run out of things mid-week, then you don't need any sort of 'cookie-jar' system at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-09-29T14:47:59.647" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14151" CreationDate="2016-09-29T17:37:46.440" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found this web site which seems to have the answer: &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://savethetennisballs.com/how-to-revive-dead-tennis-balls/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://savethetennisballs.com/how-to-revive-dead-tennis-balls/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They evidently have a cylinder where you stack in 3 tennis balls, seal the cylinder and then pressurize it.  The balls evidently are porous enough to repressurize.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2016-09-29T17:37:46.440" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14184" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2567" CreationDate="2016-09-29T22:11:55.483" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are looking for a faster but not as effective way to smooth out paper, you can run the paper over the edge of a desk. (Pretend like the paper is a string and the edge of the desk is a pulley wheel) The rollers in printers also use the this principle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17822" LastActivityDate="2016-09-29T22:11:55.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14177" CreationDate="2016-09-29T22:17:07.507" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The headphone jack is metal, while the ball is softer plastic.  The following &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find a very tiny drill bit that can slide easily inside headphone jack.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap a piece of Scotch tape around the bit next to the tip, leaving the tip exposed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the bit with your fingers (not a power drill!!), and slide it into the headphone jack. The Scotch tape around the bit should protect the inside of the jack, but the exposed tip should be able to grind away at the ball.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rotate the bit back and forth with your fingers, apply a little bit of pressure. The plastic ball should &quot;erode&quot; into smaller bits of plastic. I imagine you'll be able to tell when it's gone, or you could pull out the bit every few rotations to check on your progress.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you're done, you can tip up the computer to dump out some of the plastic shavings, and clean out the rest using compressed air or a wooden toothpick.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note to electronics experts: If this is a terrible idea because it will ruin the jack despite the Scotch tape around the bit, and I get enough comments and thumbs down, I'll remove this answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2016-10-03T18:09:15.233" LastActivityDate="2016-10-03T18:09:15.233" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14186" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14177" CreationDate="2016-09-30T08:02:23.540" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;While researching more on SO, I found the following image on &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/133021/headphones-jack-not-pluggable-into-macbook-pro-retina-socket&quot;&gt;this thread&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IoS73.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IoS73m.png&quot; alt=&quot;Headphone Jack Diagram&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are 2 possibilities :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The plastic ball's diameter is bigger than the end of the tube and it is stuck before the point where the tube gets narrow (at point just before 404).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The diameter of the ball is small and it has reached the end of the tube (in the narrower region, marked by right red arrow).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(To determine the case, then you can try shaking your laptop and holding it close to your ears. If you can hear a slight sound, then it's probably case 2, else its stuck at case 1.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You said you tried with a toothpick and glue, and it didn't work. This suggests that it might be the second case.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In both cases however, you can take a needle and try to poke and break the ball into pieces. Broken pieces might fallout then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Precaution : This might damage the internals of your laptop. Proceed at your own risk.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17202" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T11:40:33.827" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T11:40:33.827" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14178" CreationDate="2016-09-30T08:08:18.423" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keeping a track of inventory is a tough job. One way to not over stock is to check the cupboards before going to buy groceries. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Splitting expenses is easy. Me and my team at office use an amazing app called &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.splitwise.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Splitwise&lt;/a&gt;. The app shows how much you have spend and how much do other members owe to you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Note : I'm not related to splitwise in any way, except for being a user.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17202" LastEditorUserId="17202" LastEditDate="2016-10-01T16:28:52.257" LastActivityDate="2016-10-01T16:28:52.257" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14189" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13867" CreationDate="2016-09-30T12:36:10.753" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put rice in a pair of socks, then put the socks in the boots when not in use. rice will absorb the moisture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason feet and shoes smell is due to bacteria, if you reduce the moisture content of the boots then they will smell less. You could go down the route of antibacterial spray like they use in bowling allies but keeping them dryish should do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-09-30T12:36:10.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14190" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14113" CreationDate="2016-09-30T12:43:15.400" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;put socks filled with rice in them when not in use, the rice will absorb the moisture. you can occasionally put the rice socks into a coolish oven to pull some of the moisture out of them so they can work better in your shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-09-30T12:43:15.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14191" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2016-09-30T14:06:32.687" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know what you mean - I seem to lug my work stuff, my own bag, a few shopping bags and they all bang together as I try to get up the steep stairs - I am thinking of a small suitcase, the type you take on board planes with wheels and handle, and a large strong backpack that will be comfortable on my back and not make me fall backwards!!! - will look daft but as I am middle aged I can use my age and the fact I also have a disability as an excuse anyway - I try to shop every couple of days instead of one big shop to help ease the load of it all - maybe in a few years time I will pay to put a chair lift in for at least for my shopping to get a ride up - lol &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17888" LastActivityDate="2016-09-30T14:06:32.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2307" CreationDate="2016-09-30T14:37:16.847" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I started using left over lemon shells, after I squeeze out the juice for other purposes. &#xA;After I come out of the pool, I use lemon as a scrub, apply it on the whole body, let it sit on my skin for 2 mins, then start my regular soapy bath.&#xA;One half lemon left over is enough for the whole body.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did experienced good results using that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17889" LastActivityDate="2016-09-30T14:37:16.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14168" CreationDate="2016-10-01T17:19:21.087" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use Greased Lightning. I used to get oil in my clothes growing up and this would get it out every time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;http://www.greased-lightning.com/Laundry/&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Athletic Shoes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just spray Greased Lightning directly to your shoe’s soiled area and wipe clean. For set-in stains, scrub with a well-bristled brush and toss into the washer. Test in an inconspicuous area first.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17814" LastActivityDate="2016-10-01T17:19:21.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9254" CreationDate="2016-10-01T17:21:55.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For spot cleaning I use Greased Lightning. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cq8W6.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cq8W6.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greased-lightning.com/Laundry/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.greased-lightning.com/Laundry/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Shoes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just spray Greased Lightning directly to your shoe’s soiled area and wipe clean. For set-in stains, scrub with a well-bristled brush and toss into the washer. Test in an inconspicuous area first.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17814" LastActivityDate="2016-10-01T17:21:55.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14198" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14236" CreationDate="2016-10-01T20:34:54.980" Score="7" ViewCount="6420" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to combine small slivers of soap into one bigger bar of soap without the slivers flaking off?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking a press (like a tortilla press) might do the job, but should I soak the soap first to make it more malleable?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11686" LastActivityDate="2018-01-16T17:43:02.267" Title="How to stick slivers of soap together to form a large bar of soap" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14199" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14198" CreationDate="2016-10-01T21:34:32.880" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some types of soap are more malleable than others. One method is to soak them and press them together with your bare hands. For harder types of soap, let the soap sit on a damp washcloth or sponge for a few hours, then using a toothpick or some other pointed object, score the surface of the soap, then press them together. This is really similiar to attaching a piece of clay to another.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method to combine small pieces of soap is to cut them into small pieces, heat them up in a microwave, then let that sit for a week or so. For more details go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Your-Old-Soap/step4/Finishing/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this instructable on how to recycle soap&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17822" LastEditorUserId="17822" LastEditDate="2016-10-02T21:03:03.113" LastActivityDate="2016-10-02T21:03:03.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14200" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14201" CreationDate="2016-10-02T09:46:25.457" Score="1" ViewCount="206" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I read books while eating, then scraps of food, such as fragments of biscuits will come into books, too internal to be removed easily. I usually use pencils to push them out, but after that a few scraps are still there and it leaves a pencil stripe on the book.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to learn a better way to clean the scraps. Any ideas? Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17906" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-10-15T11:49:10.193" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T11:32:45.397" Title="How can I remove scraps of food from books?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;paper&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14201" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14200" CreationDate="2016-10-02T10:17:10.177" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just a simple toothpick or a dental pick&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oCnBE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oCnBEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;dental pick&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T11:32:45.397" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T11:32:45.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4399" CreationDate="2016-10-03T02:07:39.547" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your immersion rod is waterproof, then you can macgyver your two buckets to be connected with a small hole and put your immersion rod with about an equal length in each bucket, so it heats up both buckets at once&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15498" LastActivityDate="2016-10-03T02:07:39.547" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14204" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2402" CreationDate="2016-10-03T02:31:37.920" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A chewing/bubble gum is always a mess when it sticks to an object (shoe, cloth, etc)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My answer will add two ways after &lt;strong&gt;freezing&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;ice cubes&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Freezer&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Put the shoe in a plastic bag. Wrap the bag tightly against the shoe and close the bag well. Put the shoe into the freezer for about one hour. When you take the shoe out of the bag, you will see that the gum is stuck to the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Ice cubes&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Put the shoe in a plastic bag with ice cubes. Make sure the ice cubes only touch the soles or the heels, or you may damage the shoe. Press the bag so that the ice cubes press against the gum. Hold it there for a while, so the ice cubes freeze the gum. When the gum is frozen, remove it with a knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. WD-40&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spray the gum with WD-40 and wait one minute. The gum should come off with a paper towel&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Peanut butter&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply a thick layer of creamy peanut butter to the gum. Leave the peanut butter in place for about 10 minutes. Rub a wire brush over the area to remove the gum. The peanut butter will pull the gum off along with it. When it's gone, clean the sole of the shoe with water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I love peanut butter, and would consider last possible approach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have followed this &lt;a href=&quot;http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-hints-tips/cleaning-organizing/how-to-get-gum-off-shoes.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;reference&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stay gum-free, stay clean&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-10-03T02:31:37.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11127" CreationDate="2016-10-03T03:46:37.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought this moisture absorber online.  Put two containers in my car, closed all doors and windows, left it in the sun for two days and after that its dry and crisp inside the car.  I cant remember the exact product but it looks something like this&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01M18AZBB&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M18AZBB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17914" LastActivityDate="2016-10-03T03:46:37.913" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14208" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14177" CreationDate="2016-10-03T15:51:47.847" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use tweezers (the sharp type of tweezers used for soldering or medicine) I know you tried toothpicks but tweezers are different! tweezers always save me in these kind of situations! specially considering they don't break, be careful not to push the ball further however!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;alternatively, use a stronger glue and a tooth pick, insert it while its wet and pull it after letting it dry overnight! do all of these on your own risk!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;you can also insert a hot pin if it's a plastic ball but I wouldn't as you have to be insanely careful! but you can apply some hot air with hair drier to change it's shape!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17921" LastActivityDate="2016-10-03T15:51:47.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14209" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1857" CreationDate="2016-10-03T17:54:14.983" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Check out Nature's Miracle Stain and Odor Remover.  It removes odor and any stains from any surface.  I've used it through 2 dogs and a cat, works every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17923" LastActivityDate="2016-10-03T17:54:14.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11181" CreationDate="2016-10-03T20:30:17.997" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a wire from a coat hanger and straighten it out with a plier, it's about 3 feet, if you need longer link 2 wires together. At one end clip a makeup pad or a pipe cleaner, secure it with the plier. Squirt some dishwashing detergent in the hose and run the wire thru the hose with twirling motion and back forth a couple times. Rinse the hose and you're done. Save the wire for next time... :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17924" LastActivityDate="2016-10-03T20:30:17.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14211" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14214" CreationDate="2016-10-03T20:55:24.347" Score="2" ViewCount="329" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a house 3 weeks ago, and after moving in, I found there's smoke smell in the house, like tobaccos, especially in the bathroom, although I didn't notice that during the home inspection or the final walk through. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I cleaned the vent, the wall, everything I can think of, but the smoke smell still persists. I even called the fire department, but they couldn't find out the source either. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Could someone give me some suggestions on what I should do now?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17925" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2016-10-04T16:15:23.023" LastActivityDate="2019-07-20T09:29:00.057" Title="Smoke smell in my house" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;smoking&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14212" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2016-10-03T21:05:36.313" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drink lot of water before sleep, so you could wake u on the morning by call of natural (biological ). It won't disturb any one but you.&#xA;Water is good for everything. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17461" LastActivityDate="2016-10-03T21:05:36.313" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14211" CreationDate="2016-10-04T00:45:22.317" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Few things worked... Hope it would work for you as well. I am a non-smoker, but  I still couldn't catch it. I suppose the owner has sprayed some room freshener when I visited them...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I moved into a room that was used by a smoker... I didn't feel the smoke when I initially did the inspection.. but as I started to stay - I felt the smoke.. I think you have a similar issue.. on speaking to my mother and sister they suggest me following tips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep all your door and windows open, so that air can flow through.. this will reduce the smoke smell.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When door and windows are closed - like night time - Get vinegar in a big bowl and keep in the middle of the room - whole night, as the smell of vinegar will remove the smoke.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub parts of the mirror / closet - and the other parts with baking soda solution ( baking soda dissolved in water). Spray the solution on carpet and tiles and wooden parts- and floors where you feel - the smoke might have settled- this will remove the smoke.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get some diffuser and essential oils - Eucalyptus in your room and use it in your house.. this will remove the smell and may keep you calm.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17839" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-10-05T00:09:35.063" LastActivityDate="2016-10-05T00:09:35.063" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14214" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14211" CreationDate="2016-10-04T02:26:19.957" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's tobacco smoke from long-term use, it's not easy to eliminate. The stench adheres to &lt;em&gt;every&lt;/em&gt; surface, particularly painted walls and carpeted floor. You might need to try all of these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Change furnace filters, and, if possible, clean the furnace ducts (if forced-hot-air heating is used).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; walls, ceilings, counter-tops and hard (wood, vinyl, tile) flooring with detergent that is &lt;em&gt;safe for the wall and floor surfaces&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash carpeting with a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www6.homedepot.com/tool-truck-rental/Carpet_Cleaner/95371/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;commercial carpet cleaner&lt;/a&gt; (often called &quot;steam&quot; cleaners, though no steam is actually generated). These can be rented from hardware stores, tool rentals and even some supermarkets.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the house was furnished, clean furniture with a mild cleaner such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.murphyoilsoap.com/home&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Murphy's Oil Soap&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the smell persists, you may need to repaint and/or recarpet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might check with an attorney (solicitor) for legal advice... part or all of the cost might be borne by the seller or agent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-10-04T02:26:19.957" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14215" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-04T04:55:08.157" Score="4" ViewCount="5912" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Lenovo k4 note. I have dust particles collected in the small holes near the speakers. If you see the image, I have marked the places. &lt;br&gt;Is there any quick way to clean it without needing to buy compressed air can specially for this? &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DspSF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DspSFm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;check this image&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12162" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T11:27:57.053" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T11:27:57.053" Title="How to remove dust from tiny holes in mobile device?" Tags="&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14216" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14215" CreationDate="2016-10-04T05:14:16.597" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a vacuum cleaner, but keep some space between the phone and vacuum, about a finger width to prevent damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-10-04T22:01:49.213" LastActivityDate="2016-10-04T22:01:49.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14217" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2016-10-04T06:36:23.567" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My first salt grinder, a Peugeot, clogged up just a few weeks after purchase. It still had the salt that came with the grinder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I placed it in a narrow cup-like plastic container, not much wider than the grinder itself and inside the container I placed a couple of unopened sachets of silica gel. It seems to have cleared out the clogging to a large extent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suppose you could also fill such a narrow container with some rice and store the mill in it. The rice/silica gel gets to do its work effectively because it's right next to the grinder mechanism and there's no chance of getting any in your food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17932" LastActivityDate="2016-10-04T06:36:23.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14219" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14177" CreationDate="2016-10-04T11:48:25.693" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a pin/needle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the laptop, mark the depth of the socket. Use e.g. some adhesive tape (painter's masking tape), line up the edge of the tape with the end of the socket. This way you can see how far you can insert your pin without hitting the end of the socket. The adhesive tape can be removed afterwards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check how far you can insert the pin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heat the pin. You can use a soldering iron, or your gas range. Use pliers to hold the pin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insert the pin into the ball. With any luck, the plastic will soften, and your pin will be embedded in the ball. If it doesn't work, the ball is made of a thermo-hardening plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wait for the pin to cool down and the plastic to solidify. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Withdraw the pin, hopefully with the ball attached. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-10-04T11:48:25.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14211" CreationDate="2016-10-04T16:35:23.857" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try placing a few bowls of regular, white vinegar around. Although this is typically used to get rid of paint smell, it may work on smoke as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some other things you may try are crushed charcoal, strong air fresheners, or baking soda. Baking soda is often used to absorb refrigerator smells and hence may be a bit more versatile. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Charcoal may be a pretty good avenue to try as well. Because it absorbs and traps smells (it does the same with poisons, when someone is given charcoal as an antidote).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, burning a strongly scented candle will likely help, at least for a time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These two websites are where I got most of my information. &lt;a href=&quot;http://visihow.com/Make_Paint_Smell_Go_Away_Quickly_and_Easily&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Remove paint smell - VisiHow&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Tobacco-Smell-Fast&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Get rid of tobacco smell - WikiHow&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastActivityDate="2016-10-04T16:35:23.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14223" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14215" CreationDate="2016-10-04T16:52:39.020" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &lt;em&gt;other&lt;/em&gt; end of the vacuum may work too -- the exhaust port (rather than the suction end). It functions almost the same as a compressed air canister.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-10-04T16:52:39.020" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14224" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14215" CreationDate="2016-10-04T18:38:51.113" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a soft toothbrush thin enough to get inside the holes marked followed by a vacuum pipe sucking all the dust out of those tiny holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Soft toothbrush&lt;/strong&gt; will disturb the dust and break the binding or reduces the binding. And applying suction from a &lt;strong&gt;vacuum cleaner&lt;/strong&gt; just after that will remove most of the dust from it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: this will not be 100% clean as it is achieved by opening the parts and cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for bringing this up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stay clean, stay good..!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2016-10-04T18:38:51.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14225" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14200" CreationDate="2016-10-04T23:13:25.107" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_duster&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;gas duster&lt;/a&gt;/keyboard cleaner? It would be good for crumbs but probably not as effective on things that would adhere to the pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/p2oun.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/p2oun.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17940" LastActivityDate="2016-10-04T23:13:25.107" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14226" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-04T23:29:03.457" Score="3" ViewCount="1103" Body="&lt;p&gt;Over time, rain jackets use their waterproof ability.  There are &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gear/a10761/make-your-old-raincoat-waterproof-again-16925311/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;things you can put&lt;/a&gt; on the jacket to make it waterproof again, but I've found it to be only moderately successful.  Is there anything that can be done to prevent the waterproofing from wearing off?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17941" LastEditorUserId="17941" LastEditDate="2016-10-07T03:12:19.973" LastActivityDate="2019-10-26T00:45:24.390" Title="Rain Jacket losing waterproof ability" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14228" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4399" CreationDate="2016-10-05T11:14:45.297" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two buckets, two siphons full of water, one situated at the top of each bucket, and one situated on the bottom of each bucket insulated. put the heater in one of the buckets. As water is heated, it rises to both buckets because of the upper siphon that is full of water, and is replaced by colder water from both buckets because of the siphon connection at the bottom of both buckets, thereby heating both buckets at the same time, no connections, no leaks. Be sure to place the heater away from the siphon so that no bubbles get in the hose and break the siphon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17949" LastActivityDate="2016-10-05T11:14:45.297" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14229" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2016-10-05T12:32:00.907" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an under pillow alarm &lt;a href=&quot;http://amzn.to/2dtb9Hg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;(like this one)&lt;/a&gt; which vibrates and may not wake her. Another option is a pillow speaker, these are good as they are very quiet unless you have your head on the pillow. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-10-05T12:32:00.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4399" CreationDate="2016-10-05T12:40:54.557" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the two buckets next to each other. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a length of copper wire, wrap this around the heating element several times. Remove the coil you've made from the heating element.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the other end of the copper wire around the heating element several times. Keep enough space between the two coils that you can dip one coil (on the heating element) in one bucket, and the other coil in the second bucket. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat step 2 and 3 several times, so you end up with several coils of wire on the heating element, and several wires going from one bucket to the other. The more the better (increased heat transfer).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, all proposed solutions ignore that it's much easier to heat one bucket, then the other. You spend far more time jury-rigging the buckets than you save by heating them at the same time. And if you're going to buy copper wire, it's probably cheaper to buy a 20-litre bucket instead. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-10-05T12:40:54.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14231" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2402" CreationDate="2016-10-05T13:33:37.003" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another easy way to remove the chewing gum off your shoe is by dipping a piece of cloth into kerosene and use it to rub the gum until it looses it stickiness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17952" LastActivityDate="2016-10-05T13:33:37.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14233" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14178" CreationDate="2016-10-06T06:31:09.037" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the splitting of cost, I think the easiest way is to have a mutual account that you both have a card connected to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you both just transfer x amount of dollars each month to that account that should go to food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17964" LastActivityDate="2016-10-06T06:31:09.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14234" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14226" CreationDate="2016-10-06T09:16:47.450" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a waterproof jacket with a membrane like gore-tex. there is nothing you can do. &#xA;If it´s puntured you can seal those but when the waterproof membrane is damaged over a large area or damaged trough general use or washing with the wrong dispersion - it had it´s time. &#xA;Worked at an outdoor-outfitter, so i can back this up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17966" LastActivityDate="2016-10-06T09:16:47.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14177" CreationDate="2016-10-06T12:11:07.693" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once i used a a heated pin to remove the tip of an RGB cable, pin or needle or anything equivalent&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;it pierced through it like butter ( luckily it was plastic ) and i waited for it to harden again and it just stuck to the pin and i just pulled it easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;maybe use something to stabilize the pin ,for safety , because you'll be shaking (at least i do) like through a hole in a piece of paper. like in billiard or something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sorry for any poor phrasing or misexplanation&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17976" LastActivityDate="2016-10-06T12:11:07.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14236" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14198" CreationDate="2016-10-07T03:29:35.607" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;For what it's worth, here's what I've been doing successfully for the past several years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take your slivers and put them thru a salad shooter or grater to make flakes. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the bottom 2 inches out of a plastic bottle. I use this as a mold. I recommend a polypropylene or polyethylene bottle, not a clear bottle from other materials. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill your mold with the soap chips. Add water up to about 1/2 inch from the top.  Put it on a microwave safe plate, and put in the microwave.  Turn on the microwave for 15 seconds at a time. Keep an eye on your mold, when the soap begins to bubble and rise, stop the microwave and let it settle down.  Keep repeating this until the soap has become real mushy.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take out your mold and using a spoon tamp the soap down and smooth off the top.   Put it in a dry place and let it sit for a week or so.  Then, squeeze the sides of the mold and slowly remove the cake of soap. It will still be soft, so let it sit out in the air for another week or so until it hardens.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When it's hard, it's ready to use.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I make one cake at a time. When I begin using one, I start another so it's dry and hard by the time the first one is just a sliver.  I have a supply of soap chips I made by grating all the hotel bar soap I collected when I was traveling at work, to which I've added all the slivers in the house which I'd been saving so I have a generous supply available.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastEditorUserId="12073" LastEditDate="2018-01-16T17:43:02.267" LastActivityDate="2018-01-16T17:43:02.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14177" CreationDate="2016-10-07T05:11:04.967" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think the best advice is you find a jeweler.  If that is not possible, I would go to a hobby store and get a pin vice and very fine drill bits(about the size of a pencil led).  The pin vice is made to hold very small drill bits and pins that you can twist by hand.  Make a small hole in the ball but not all the way thru(use the advice above to judge the depth you need to drill). Then take a tapered screw that will fit in the audio jack and is long enough to screw into the ball and twist it into the ball.  With any luck you should be able to then remove the ball.  Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17986" LastActivityDate="2016-10-07T05:11:04.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14238" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14198" CreationDate="2016-10-07T05:14:23.350" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just put the soap slivers in a sock and use it like soap-on-a-rope.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example In the US we have a problem holding on to soap in the shower and would rather not bend over to retrieve a dropped bar (mainly in a public shower!) so we put a leash on our soap to keep it handy. Check out this link for an example: &lt;a href=&quot;http://mochadad.com/2008/12/wednesday-wisdom-soap-on-a-rope&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wednesday Wisdom – Soap on a Rope&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YH0uo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YH0uom.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Soap on a Rope&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17986" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T11:33:14.647" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T11:33:14.647" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14239" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14200" CreationDate="2016-10-07T16:42:29.963" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just tap the book on the table a few times then dust off anything that remains with the nearest napkin (or blow on it with the built-in can of compressed air in your chest). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing you could try is not eating over top of your books. I read while I eat too and I put the book off to the side. Food doesn't fly over there unless I eat like a wild animal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're eating &lt;em&gt;exceptionally&lt;/em&gt; messy food, like a rack of BBQ ribs, or a whole turkey leg, or spaghetti with your hands, or live squirrels, just don't read while you eat (or accept that you'll trash what you're reading).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also save up and buy a Kindle or something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And I hate to point out the obvious but if you find using a pencil leaves pencil marks, try something pointy that isn't a pencil... I mean, it shouldn't be a surprise to you that your pencil is working as designed and drawing lines...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="4658" LastEditDate="2016-10-17T13:57:03.763" LastActivityDate="2016-10-17T13:57:03.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14215" CreationDate="2016-10-07T16:56:28.777" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just spray it out with electronics cleaner then shake it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's an oversized picture to magically turn this from NAA into something legit:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tpM44.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tpM44m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Give it some distance; you don't want to puncture the speaker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T11:27:38.813" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T11:27:38.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14242" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-08T17:51:20.447" Score="4" ViewCount="7823" Body="&lt;p&gt;I’m interested in ways to protect cords against chewing pets.  What might be used to armor a light-guage power cord or USB charging cords?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since these items already have ends on them I can’t just pass the wire through an armored tube (I'm thinking of braided metal supply lines or the kind that are plastic but have a lose wove metal mesh embedded so it takes higher pressure).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know I could slit a piece of clear vinyl tubing to put over the cord, but that offers no &lt;em&gt;resistence&lt;/em&gt; to chewing whatsoever.  Likewise with any kind of cloth or plastic tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To be clear, I’m looking for some &lt;em&gt;protection&lt;/em&gt; as in can’t casually bite through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a puppy who needs to chew, and a parrot whose beak can be compared to two pair of garden shears (each edge of the mouth can cut).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;to be clear&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for some kind of clever wrap that would &lt;strong&gt;resist chewing&lt;/strong&gt; and remain flexible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For this question post I’m not interested in “make it taste bad” or “just keep the cords elsewhere”.  Take the first pargraph of this question literally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T11:36:21.393" Title="Protecting cords against chewing pets?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14243" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14242" CreationDate="2016-10-08T19:23:47.523" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of armour did you consider something that would repulse them? There are a number of sprays you could use or simply mix up some paprika and water in a spray bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/CritterCord-citrus-cable-protector-rabbits/dp/B000EH2I5O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1475954571&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=anti+chew+cable+protection&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.co.uk/CritterCord-citrus-cable-protector-rabbits/dp/B000EH2I5O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1475954571&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=anti+chew+cable+protection&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something like this could help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4625" LastActivityDate="2016-10-08T19:23:47.523" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13579" CreationDate="2016-10-08T19:28:54.980" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've solved a similar issue using Sugru and lego men :) they had a nice guide here&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com/tech-gadget/how-to-organise-your-cables-with-lego-minifigures&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://sugru.com/tech-gadget/how-to-organise-your-cables-with-lego-minifigures&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also just use the glue to make something that is custom moulded round the wire and acts like a brace to your laptop, preventing it from wiggling as much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4625" LastActivityDate="2016-10-08T19:28:54.980" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14242" CreationDate="2016-10-09T02:59:56.497" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Though I agree with @Kevin C. Jones answer, an alternative &quot;armor&quot; is commercially available: &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B005V9UU1O&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;split loom&lt;/a&gt;, which is simply tubing slit along its length that may be slipped over the cable. If you have some plastic tubing, you can slit it to make your own. When doing so, you might find a &lt;em&gt;diagonal&lt;/em&gt; split, forming a spiral, easier to apply and less prone to falling off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-10-09T02:59:56.497" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14246" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1803" CreationDate="2016-10-09T16:17:13.397" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, what I do is just dip my gum into some sugar. Or I will take a peppermint candy and chew it into my gum. All works just find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18001" LastActivityDate="2016-10-09T16:17:13.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14247" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14248" CreationDate="2016-10-09T17:49:53.017" Score="1" ViewCount="182" Body="&lt;p&gt;A friends parking lot is regularly full of cat droppings left by numerous felines in the area. As you can imagine, it's quite a nuisance; he regularly needs to wash it to avoid &lt;s&gt;swimming&lt;/s&gt; walking in the droppings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How could he keep the cats out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Additional info:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are multiple parking lots in the same underground parking, but droppings are nearly exclusively in his lot. If possible, the solution should avoid just moving the problem to a new victim, but more importantly shouldn't be a nuisance to the other users of the parking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cats are presumably strays.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The crimes are committed at night, and he isn't ready to stay up!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15575" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-10-10T16:27:32.130" Title="Keeping cats out of an area" Tags="&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14247" CreationDate="2016-10-09T17:59:52.227" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Standard cat deterrents include chilli powder &amp;amp;/or lemon juice.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The latter is kinder than the former, but they don't like either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, any solution other than training them to a litter box is going to &quot;move the problem elsewhere&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-10-09T17:59:52.227" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14247" CreationDate="2016-10-09T19:10:02.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;By observing them and when they do their thing , scaring them.&#xA;It works with pets at home so why won't it work in this specific situation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try throwing an empty plastic bottle filled with tiny rocks when they do &quot;the thing&quot;. Never hurt them , let us be clear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;a motion-detection springler , is a great way to get rid of them and it has the advantage of not having to be there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sprinkling pepper on the parking lot , they hate that, many people use this trick to protect their garbagebags from beeing shredded.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;ultrasonic sounds can be produced with equipement to scare them off , this can't be heard by humans.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18002" LastEditorUserId="18002" LastEditDate="2016-10-09T19:38:26.790" LastActivityDate="2016-10-09T19:38:26.790" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14250" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11729" CreationDate="2016-10-09T19:14:04.493" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a Pet Feeder and if you're creative : make it yourself with the help of a Raspberry Pi &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://drstrangelove.net/2013/12/raspberry-pi-power-cat-feeder-updates/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;RPi Pet Feeder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18002" LastActivityDate="2016-10-09T19:14:04.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14251" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14242" CreationDate="2016-10-09T19:44:06.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bought or homemade pepperflavoured spray.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the hard plastic tube where electric wires for housing electric are housed in , cut it to the length of your cable and put this around.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;for the dog , try reminding yourself to put those devices high enough so he can't reach it , growing up he will quit having this kind of behavior&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18002" LastActivityDate="2016-10-09T19:44:06.900" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14252" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14242" CreationDate="2016-10-09T21:38:03.700" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Electrical conduit&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tDflc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tDflcm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Spiral cable conduit&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Will need to splice in the plugs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PTTCv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PTTCvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;American 3-pin plug&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T11:36:21.393" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T11:36:21.393" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3822" CreationDate="2016-10-09T22:09:01.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find kettle boiled water poured over a single hand warmer in a jug is effective, just a couple of minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18005" LastActivityDate="2016-10-09T22:09:01.900" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14255" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14242" CreationDate="2016-10-10T06:11:55.790" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Want to repel animals -Coat the wire with a little Vicks Vap-o-rub. The strong menthol smell will repel cats,dogs, sheep and goats. I learned that watching the Australian TV show  Bondi Vet...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2016-10-10T06:11:55.790" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14247" CreationDate="2016-10-10T13:26:03.160" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lot of people in my area fill old plastic bottles with water and position them around their gardens or driveways. The reflection of light on the bottles filled with water seems to deter cats from encroaching on their land.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We don't want to leave plastic bottles lying around so we keep a super-soaker handy so when we see an offender approaching we can fire a warning shot or two to frighten the cats away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not a lover of cats but it is important not to harm them, simply scare them away so they find an area to do their business that's less hassle for them! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18011" LastActivityDate="2016-10-10T13:26:03.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14168" CreationDate="2016-10-10T13:30:19.743" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any time I get oil or other difficult to remove stains on my clothes I use washing up liquid (or dish soap) to remove them. The soap in the washing up liquid breaks down the oil and makes it easier to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try using a bit of soap massaged into the stain with a soft bristled toothbrush. The apply a but more soap, leave to soak for a few minutes and wash the shoe in your washing machine again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It should get rid of the stain for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18011" LastActivityDate="2016-10-10T13:30:19.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13928" CreationDate="2016-10-10T13:33:08.723" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any time I get oil or other difficult to remove stains on my clothes I use washing up liquid (or dish soap) to remove them. The soap in the washing up liquid breaks down the oil and makes it easier to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try using a bit of soap massaged into the stain with a soft bristled toothbrush. The apply a but more soap, leave to soak for a few minutes and wash the towel again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you think the mark is being caused by you washing machine you should do a few empty washes with just detergent and water to clean the machine - otherwise things will just get stained again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18011" LastActivityDate="2016-10-10T13:33:08.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14259" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14262" CreationDate="2016-10-10T23:15:12.337" Score="4" ViewCount="1563" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every time I roll over or get in/out of my bed, it squeaks. This has really started to annoy me. The bed is a metal bedstead with metal springs, and the noise seems to be coming from the springs. Are there any ways I can silence my bed?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks a lot!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17822" LastEditorUserId="17822" LastEditDate="2016-10-11T21:27:50.100" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T18:28:22.453" Title="How to stop bed from squeaking" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13822" CreationDate="2016-10-11T01:57:42.280" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Opiates will stop your digestion for awhile  ie: HydroCodone, &#xA;And hyoscyamine. It is made for the expressed purpose of stopping the digestive&#xA;process for awhile.Used for IBS, Crohn's, etc..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18016" LastEditorUserId="18609" LastEditDate="2016-11-22T00:09:40.757" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T00:09:40.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14261" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13822" CreationDate="2016-10-11T11:13:37.663" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use of a fast-acting laxative about twelve hours before your journey starts will help empty the colon.  Once this is done, you won't need to &quot;go&quot; for twenty-four or so hours, until your colon is refilled by normal digestion.  Combined with avoiding food during the journey and eating light, low-fiber foods for your last two meals before travel, this is likely to be all you need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-10-11T11:13:37.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14259" CreationDate="2016-10-11T14:58:37.140" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This depends on where the squeaks are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they are in the frame, tighten the joints, put a rubber washer between the metals being joined together. If you don't have a washer or can't adjust the bolts then lubricate the joint, normal cooking oil works, just put a little on and then make it squeak to try to get the oil to the squeak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is in the springs, this is a bit harder. the easiest way is to get a board to go on top of them. but some people like the springs and this turns the bed into a non sprung bed. Otherwise find the bit that squeaks and either lubricate or replace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2019-01-21T18:28:22.453" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T18:28:22.453" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14263" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2084" CreationDate="2016-10-12T11:26:26.363" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stick a screw driver in there, and keep turning it til it catches all the hair. i did something similar to my sink.&#xA;it doesn't need to be a screwdriver , it can be anything similar that won't bend.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;edit: Of course you need to be careful not to damage anything. drains are usually  made of tough stuff though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17976" LastActivityDate="2016-10-12T11:26:26.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5656" CreationDate="2016-10-13T01:10:50.457" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just had this happened to me minutes ago, jalapeno oil in my eye. I dipped a paper towel in 2% lactaid milk and held it on my eye. Instant relief. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18044" LastActivityDate="2016-10-13T01:10:50.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14266" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-13T10:07:45.450" Score="1" ViewCount="801" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have settlers of catan and the water parts of it are bent.The other tiles might also be bent a little bit, but aren't noticeable as much as the water tiles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I make it straight again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ml31e.png&quot; alt=&quot;1]&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2348" LastActivityDate="2016-12-12T12:02:43.037" Title="How to straighten board game board?" Tags="&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14266" CreationDate="2016-10-13T11:12:11.947" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A steam iron (for clothing) should do the job.  To avoid marring the board pieces, be sure the iron has never had impure water in the steam passages (distilled or filtered water is recommended).  For each piece to flatten, place it printed side down on a piece of olefin (Tyvek or non-adhesive Pellon), and steam the back side evenly, then hold the iron (without steam) on the piece until it stops steaming.  Remove the iron, and place the board piece under a weight (heavy books work well) on a flat surface until completely cool and dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That should fix you up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-10-13T11:12:11.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14268" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14269" CreationDate="2016-10-13T12:21:10.560" Score="1" ViewCount="531" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the past few months I've had pantry moths in my flat. At first very few but they grew in number. I tried some traps and they catch quite a few but it is not enough. I threw away all my infected food and bought them anew and put them in a new location. Additionally to that, I cleaned basically everything and closed up all holes in my cupboard. That helped a lot but they found a way to infest my new hiding place and now I am afraid that they will spread anew.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you know any way to get rid of them once and for all?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18038" LastActivityDate="2016-10-19T10:18:27.210" Title="How to get rid of pantry moths?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;insects&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14269" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14268" CreationDate="2016-10-13T14:44:10.500" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To get rid of a pantry moth infestation is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the moths, their larva, and their eggs.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Prevent them to come back.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first step you already succeeded by &lt;strong&gt;throwing away&lt;/strong&gt; all possibly infected food, &lt;strong&gt;seal their hiding&lt;/strong&gt; places, and prevent them to mate by setting up &lt;strong&gt;pheromone traps&lt;/strong&gt; to catch all males.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things to consider&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;really, really be generous in throwing away all food if you want to be sure. Moth eggs are too small for our eyes to see.  Store food you want to keep i nthe freezer (this will kill the eggs).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clean all and everything from cans to cupboard to remove all possible eggs.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;We will not get rid of 100% of all moths. They hide in the weirdest places (I found them sitiing in my kitchen radio) but if you catch all males in the traps then after all their life cycles went through they will not be able to spawn. Make sure to set up fresh pheromone traps regularly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now here is the harder bit. We don't want them back. Moths will enter your clean kitchen from the outside, from your neighbours cupboards, or from litter bins around your flat. Little we can do here. But quite often we will find that food from one supermarket is much more affected than from another. Therefore:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;change your grocery store&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;watch out for infected food before you buy it (webbing often is the clue)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;store food that often harboured moths in the past in the freezer (it was the ground almonds for me).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;always store all food in air-tight containers after you had opened the packaging.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Still, when living in a city they will come back sooner or later. Get used to set up traps from early spring to late autumn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2016-10-13T14:44:10.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14270" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14271" CreationDate="2016-10-13T16:57:13.833" Score="3" ViewCount="3247" Body="&lt;p&gt;Often when I use a pencil sharpener a lot, the pencil shavings and lead gets jammed in the sharpener part. What's an efficient way of cleaning it out? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18051" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T04:55:30.707" Title="How to clean out a pencil sharpener" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14271" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14270" CreationDate="2016-10-13T21:18:28.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I assume you mean a conventional compact manually-operated prism sharpener like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7wNrP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7wNrP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;compact manually-operated prism sharpener&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&lt;sup&gt;Thanks &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencil_sharpener#/media/File:Wooden_pencil_sharpener.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Asim18 at Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To remove anything lodged between the blade and casing, use a thin metal instrument (like the tip of a mechanical pencil, or back of a hobby knife).  Put it in the slit between the blade and casing, and use it to push stuff out toward the opening. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To remove any left-over dirt inside the cone, put a piece of tissue or toilet paper over the end of a pencil, and &quot;sharpen&quot; it anti-clockwise (the opposite direction compared to the usual sharpening motion, to avoid tearing the tissue).  If the dirt is sticky (e.g. some fool tried to sharpen an oil-based crayon), try &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;isopropanol&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9966" LastActivityDate="2016-10-13T21:18:28.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14272" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14259" CreationDate="2016-10-13T22:06:27.467" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the metal springs are exposed (not box springs), just lay a large sheet of rubber foam or foam-backed fabric over them. &lt;em&gt;Check that any material used is fire retardant&lt;/em&gt;, since electric blankets, heaters or smoking could set it on fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-10-13T22:06:27.467" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14259" CreationDate="2016-10-14T08:11:53.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;W-D 40 or spray some Pam cooking spray on it any kind of spray oil .  You could make a small hole in the box springs and spray from there. I have done it before it worked great! You know mattresses don't last forever and you are actually suppose to replace them so often, so getting vegetable oil on the squeaking would certainly help, but you certainly don't have to drown the specifics in it, it only takes a little. A little dab will do you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18054" LastEditorUserId="18054" LastEditDate="2016-10-14T08:18:10.290" LastActivityDate="2016-10-14T08:18:10.290" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14275" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14168" CreationDate="2016-10-14T08:26:09.337" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shout Advanced Aerosol Spray,gets out even dried in motor oil, or any kind of oil. You could also try Dawn dishwashing liquid. I know for a fact it gets out dried in cooking grease and I have tried it on motor oil,but I think I had to wash it more than once, I can't remember. The trick to getting any kind of oil out is to wash it before it gets dry, I know sometimes that isn't possible,but pre-wash with Dawn and then use the Shout Advanced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18054" LastEditorUserId="18054" LastEditDate="2016-10-14T08:32:50.463" LastActivityDate="2016-10-14T08:32:50.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14277" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6322" CreationDate="2016-10-14T08:56:43.923" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recycle them, there are recycling centers everywhere. I just recently moved also and the water and garbage bill is combined and they brought out a 30 gallon recycling can for plastic and paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18054" LastActivityDate="2016-10-14T08:56:43.923" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14278" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10999" CreationDate="2016-10-14T09:01:32.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is making an extreme amount of noise, it probably needs balancing.There are feet under the washer that you can make come out farther or go in farther all the way around on four corners and you have to adjust those to get it level and you will hardly be able to hear it running at all,if that is the particular problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18054" LastActivityDate="2016-10-14T09:01:32.927" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14280" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11300" CreationDate="2016-10-14T09:12:25.780" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes you can put them in the freezer and keep them cool as much as possible.  Rechargeable batteries seem to walk off from my house,so I won't buy anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18054" LastActivityDate="2016-10-14T09:12:25.780" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14283" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14010" CreationDate="2016-10-14T14:33:23.787" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been able to find lost things using a pendulum and an accurate handmade map of the location (divining). Not everyone can do this, but a surprisingly large number find they can. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2016-10-14T14:33:23.787" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14284" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14285" CreationDate="2016-10-14T15:39:06.697" Score="5" ViewCount="1111" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently my house has had an ant problem. I'm plugged up the holes I think they're coming in from but I still see them wandering around the house and getting into my food. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I get rid of them without professional help?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18051" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-10-08T15:28:57.837" LastActivityDate="2019-07-07T21:31:34.947" Title="How to get rid of ants" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;insects&gt;&lt;ants&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14284" CreationDate="2016-10-14T15:57:56.280" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have always used ant poison like nipon which the ants will take back to the nest and it will kill the queen. This is not a fast solution but given time works well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-10-14T15:57:56.280" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14284" CreationDate="2016-10-14T15:59:10.770" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This really really depends what type of ant. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most you can just keep spraying til they give up, die off or decide somewhere else is more profitable.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Destroying their pheromone paths will prevent hungry returnees. Killing them in your house will prevent them returning to the nest to set a pheromone path to your comestibles.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Things which are smelly &amp;amp;/or sticky make good path-breakers. Vaseline they will not cross even though they can still smell the other side of the path. Hairspray works for a day, then loses its potency. Lighter fluid washes the path away, but doesn't prevent their return &amp;amp; is also a bit flammable ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharaoh_ant&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Pharoah ants&lt;/a&gt;, on the other hand, can only be killed by feeding them with a hormone which prevents their breeding. If you try to kill/spray/squish pharaohs, they go into 'under attack' mode &amp;amp; all turn into breeding females &amp;amp; dissipate - not what you want - you will end up with tiny nest sites everywhere.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;[This, strangely is not borne out by the wikipedia link - but was what I was told by the exterminator who came to rescue us from an invasion we were unable to deal with ourselves after 6 months of poisoning &amp;amp; the methods described above, which have been pretty successful on every other ant-type. It may have just been a poor or misinterpreted version of the 'budding' which that page does discuss - nevertheless, pharaohs need specific pharaoh 'poison'.]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2016-10-14T16:04:28.283" LastActivityDate="2016-10-14T16:04:28.283" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2016-10-14T17:24:37.440" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A little while ago I bought this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zQm1G.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zQm1Gl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a nylon strap that keeps your bags together. It's called Grocery Gripps and it's actually very comfortable and lightweight. I'd highly recommend it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is their website I think: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.grocerygripps.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;grocerygripps.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18062" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-10-15T11:51:15.533" LastActivityDate="2016-10-15T11:51:15.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14226" CreationDate="2016-10-15T14:32:33.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my experience, the spray-on products I've tried only worked for one shower of rain and then the jacket went back to allowing water to seep through. However, I have also tried the products that you wash into the jacket, after washing with a special detergent, and the re-waterproofing lasted much longer (about a year). I made sure to remove all traces of washing powder from the washing machine first, by removing and cleaning the drawer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18075" LastActivityDate="2016-10-15T14:32:33.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14292" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14317" CreationDate="2016-10-15T22:32:11.330" Score="5" ViewCount="2416" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a shoe that I've been using for close to a year now and now it feels very tight when I put it on, is there anything I can do to enlarge the size other than getting a new one?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to know if there's any other thing I can do to increase the shoe size without buying anything, i.e using something that one would normally find in a house&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17953" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-11-19T08:52:28.780" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T00:08:50.300" Title="How to increase shoe size" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14292" CreationDate="2016-10-16T02:36:57.237" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001JO3XIM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;many types of shoe stretchers&lt;/a&gt; from ~US$5 to ~US$20. There are &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QohsNMsplqI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;videos&lt;/a&gt; demonstrating the use of the stretcher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also try thinner socks and, if you've added a cushion insole, remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, check your weight. Some people periodically gain and lose weight, sometimes due to water retention. This might be normal for you, or it could indicate a medical problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-10-16T02:36:57.237" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14297" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14292" CreationDate="2016-10-16T18:57:02.790" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;DrMoishe's answer (i.e. use a stretcher) is correct, but I'll just add one twist to it that I got from my girlfriend that makes it free and more convenient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pretty much every decent size mall has a shoe repair store (at least everyone I've been to). At these stores stretching is usually a &lt;strong&gt;free&lt;/strong&gt; service that can be done within 15 minutes while you shop or wait.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12816" LastEditorUserId="12816" LastEditDate="2016-11-18T20:11:52.350" LastActivityDate="2016-11-18T20:11:52.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14298" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-16T21:56:15.633" Score="5" ViewCount="25190" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jameystegmaier.com/2014/10/the-plastic-slider-fell-off-my-ziploc-bag-a-survivors-true-tale-of-survival-against-all-odds/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;The following picture&lt;/a&gt; depicts my problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qcu7p.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qcu7pm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;http://jameystegmaier.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/zip-lock.jpg&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I photographed some more:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0uUD2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0uUD2m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fEp5d.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fEp5dm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T09:43:40.177" LastActivityDate="2018-10-15T16:08:40.197" Title="How can I reattach to the Ziplock bag its slider that separated?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1694" CreationDate="2016-10-17T03:38:47.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fingerless gloves are OK, but they still leave skin exposed. There are gloves out there that are thin yet warm and cover the entire hand, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.etsy.com/listing/280775136/the-writers-glove-type-wcold-hands-not&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.etsy.com/listing/280775136/the-writers-glove-type-wcold-hands-not&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Looks like you can still type just fine even though it covers the entire hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18095" LastActivityDate="2016-10-17T03:38:47.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3907" CreationDate="2016-10-17T13:02:26.150" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;as a Persian i would suggest you to use some layers of newspaper at the bottom of your bin and a little rosewater.the amount depends on you.it works so good.we use it in our house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;rosewater itself smells so good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13008" LastActivityDate="2016-10-17T13:02:26.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14301" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14303" CreationDate="2016-10-17T13:40:34.560" Score="2" ViewCount="4799" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've recently joined a utilities tariff that gives me free electricity between 9am &amp;amp; 5pm on Saturdays. While I'm making sure to do all my laundry and DIY on Saturdays, I was also looking at things like UPS batteries to enable me to use some of that power on other days or at other times. These seem to be prohibitively expensive though, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/APC-Back-UPS-BX-Uninterruptible-Shutdown/dp/B00T7BYV6W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1476711136&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=ups&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;This ups&lt;/a&gt; would allow me to run my computer for about 10 minutes at most, and the electricity to do that would only cost 1/600th the cost of the battery!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far I try to make the most of the offer by moving to Saturday:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;All washing &amp;amp; tumble drying&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;All power-tool based DIY&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Weekly meal prep using electric oven (ie curry or casserole for the week)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All of this means I'm using about 10% less electricity on other days of the week, but I'd like to push that even further if possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1236" LastActivityDate="2017-06-23T23:40:29.527" Title="How to use free electricity?" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14301" CreationDate="2016-10-17T13:50:30.540" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A little dangerous but dissociate water to hydrogen and oxygen to power a fuel cell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_S-yZDl1-o&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="15377" LastEditDate="2016-10-17T15:55:40.207" LastActivityDate="2016-10-17T15:55:40.207" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14301" CreationDate="2016-10-17T13:50:54.887" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any energy storage is going to require investment -- and the magnitude of the investment relative to the amount of energy you can store is why power utilities almost never attempt to store energy (as opposed to offering consumers incentives to use power when they have excess capacity, as they've done with you).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Batteries aren't the only way, of course -- you can store energy by lifting weights, including pumping water into a high tank, and using the weights' fall later to generate power; by spinning up a large flywheel to very high speed, and using the flywheel to run a generator later, or by pressurizing a gas that will later be used to run a motor/generator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of these, only lifting a weight (either a solid mass, or liquid) is reasonably obtainable without high-tech equipment, and reasonably efficient.  It will still require more investment per kilojoule (both in money and in time) than batteries and an electronic inverter to give AC output of the correct voltage.  Worth noting that nearly all UPS units can be upgraded by connecting larger batteries; deep cycle lead-acid batteries are currently the most cost-effective for this, and cost significantly less than a similar capacity in the gel-cell lead-acid batteries usually found inside a UPS.  You could also assemble your own such system from batteries, a charger, and an inverter, likely at lower cost than a UPS (because you're not paying for their automatic switch-over feature and hardware damage warranty).  Look at systems designed to use solar power with regular mains-powered appliances for building cues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-10-17T13:50:54.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14304" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14308" CreationDate="2016-10-17T14:53:30.117" Score="3" ViewCount="152" Body="&lt;p&gt;These chairs shown in the product link are pretty much unusable on Wood and Tile floors as they keep moving around at the slightest motion by the kids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.costco.com/.product.100227337.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;http://www.costco.com/.product.100227337.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have been looking for rubber bushes that fit the chairs/tables but could not find the right sized ones. Is there some easy, hacky way (but not totally weird looking), to make some kind of DIY bushes for the legs? If so what material and where to get it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The chair legs are steel with some kind of powder coating, there is a small hard plastic bush on the legs, but that does not help and it glides over anything other than carpet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't want to put a mat under the chairs because the kids eat their food on this set and its quite difficult to cleanup the mat each time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also open to any other suggestions. Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8251" LastActivityDate="2016-10-17T20:25:58.107" Title="How to keep chairs from moving across the floor?" Tags="&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14305" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14931" CreationDate="2016-10-17T15:44:05.113" Score="3" ViewCount="133" Body="&lt;p&gt;Our tub decals are only about a month new, and are already starting to peel off.  Is there something I can do about this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j10c4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j10c4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18107" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T09:26:54.813" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T09:26:54.813" Title="Bathtub decals peeling off in short time" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14304" CreationDate="2016-10-17T17:57:50.167" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy duct tape that is the same color as the chair legs, and cut a small piece to put over each &quot;foot&quot; of each chair. This ought to increase friction with the floor and keep the chairs from sliding so easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that the duct tape would need to be reapplied periodically, as the pieces you add will probably slide a bit due to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(If it turns out that this solution isn't permanent enough, just peel off the duct tape and remove and residual adhesive from the chair feet using an inexpensive adhesive remover.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-10-17T17:57:50.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14307" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14242" CreationDate="2016-10-17T18:41:06.980" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The&amp;nbsp;only way to guarantee that your pets won't damage the cords (or hurt themselves) is to make it impossible for them to access the cords.  You can do this by simply moving them behind a piece of furniture or running them along the top of a wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, I keep my laptop charger plugged in behind my couch and have positioned the couch so that it's impossible for my dog to get behind.  When I need to use the charger I simply extend as much of the cord as I need and then return it to its home when I'm finished.  I do the same thing with tv/phone/etc. cords by hiding them behind other pieces of furniture.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For dogs specifically, if they are properly stimulated and have something better to chew on they will ignore the cords.  My dog loves Himalayan Dog Chews, Benebones, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most natural or chemical repellents only work for a short period of time.  Chewing [on the cords] is intrinsically rewarding to dogs, so after a while they will be desensitized to whatever you're using to repel them.  If you're dead set on using some kind of repellent you can try diluting some hot sauce and spraying that on the cords — it will work better than the bitter apple spray everyone sells.  Whatever you do &lt;strong&gt;don't use Vicks Vapor Rub as camphor is toxic to dogs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17923" LastEditorUserId="2255" LastEditDate="2016-10-17T18:57:46.977" LastActivityDate="2016-10-17T18:57:46.977" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14308" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14304" CreationDate="2016-10-17T20:25:58.107" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cut up a heavy bicycle inner tube glue it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shave the fuzz off a tennis ball and slit it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slit a racquetball might work  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Google rubber boot for chair rectangular&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-10-17T20:25:58.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14309" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2016-10-17T23:35:48.480" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two solutions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Warm it to body temperature (or cool it down by setting it in a dark place if the battery is hot)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep a stash of batteries or make an emergency power supply.&#xA;You can make one by reading this but don't use too many batteries because the circuit will fry out. Say your mouse requires 2 AA batteries connected in series.so do that. Now make another set of 2 AA batteries in series. connect them in parallel (if you don't know, watch a video on series and parallel. And to find out if it is series or parallel, look at the wiring in the battery holder.) Now just connect the sides and you're done.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18112" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2019-02-03T19:12:40.357" LastActivityDate="2019-02-03T19:12:40.357" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14310" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14311" CreationDate="2016-10-18T02:07:49.960" Score="-3" ViewCount="3534" Body="&lt;p&gt;I came across this page in facebook about life hacks and they have a video saying one can convert his smartphone charger into wireless charger. This is the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/viralhacks/videos/323850991312742/?comment_id=1212403298815185&amp;amp;ref=notif&amp;amp;notif_t=comment_mention&amp;amp;notif_id=1476713096900905&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;link&lt;/a&gt; to page. I would have followed the video if it does not say you need to cut the wires in the charger. I dont want to risk my charger so I would like to ask if this is even possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18097" LastEditorUserId="14164" LastEditDate="2016-10-26T20:14:11.870" LastActivityDate="2016-10-26T20:14:11.870" Title="Convert smartphone charger into wireless" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;wire&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-10-18T12:30:42.343" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14310" CreationDate="2016-10-18T02:37:56.143" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's a joke. Doing that will not convert your charger into a wireless charger because the current in the wires of the USB cable is DC.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18075" LastActivityDate="2016-10-18T02:37:56.143" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14313" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14315" CreationDate="2016-10-18T12:40:34.717" Score="4" ViewCount="1934" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a pair of speakers on Craigslist that turned out to have little roaches living inside. Fortunately, I noticed them before any escaped into my apartment, so I took the speakers back to the trunk of my car immediately. Then I sprayed raid all over the inside of my trunk and a liberal amount inside the speaker cabinet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've looked inside the trunk a couple times over the last 2 days and haven't seen any live roaches inside the cabinets or elsewhere. But before I take them back inside, I need to &lt;em&gt;know&lt;/em&gt; that the roaches are all dead and that there are no eggs inside that can hatch. So how can you be sure?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18119" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-10-18T15:29:36.100" LastActivityDate="2017-03-27T23:36:15.380" Title="Cockroaches in a speaker cabinet" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14314" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-18T12:56:34.130" Score="4" ViewCount="853" Body="&lt;p&gt;I go to the gym in the morning before heading to my office.  After I work out (especially cardio/aerobic exercise, but also just strength training) it takes me a long time to cool down.  I'll stretch, drink water, sit down and relax for 10 minutes, take a leisurely cool shower, and yet as much as an hour after I get out of the shower and get dressed, I'm still sweating.  It's especially noticeable on my head and back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to speed this process up so I'm not sweating in the office half the morning?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17618" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-10-18T15:51:53.017" LastActivityDate="2017-07-24T11:56:04.580" Title="How to quickly &quot;cool down&quot; from exercise before work?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14313" CreationDate="2016-10-18T15:29:28.177" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can't totally confirm the non-existence of eggs without visually inspecting every part of the cabinets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While some recommend using an IGR (insect growth regulator) the simplest thing you can do it wait it out. According to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.orkin.com/cockroaches/cockroach-eggs/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;this source&lt;/a&gt;, the eggs hatch in 24 to 38 days, reaching adulthood by 103 days on average. If you don't mind waiting a few months you will know for sure. Otherwise (if if more begin to appear), pursue the chemical route.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2016-10-18T15:29:28.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14316" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14314" CreationDate="2016-10-18T16:12:11.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you're observing is the temporary increase in metabolic rate that goes with any exercise.  This requires your body to get rid of the greater amount of heat it's generating, and it can generally only do this by sweating.  You won't stop sweating in this way until your metabolism returns to your normal level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to avoid sweating in the office is to build more time into your schedule between exercise and office -- end your workout an hour earlier, drink cool to very cold water afterward, and wait until your perspiration rate has dropped before showering -- and it goes without saying to shower in the coolest water that's comfortable, as hot water adds heat back to your body and promotes sweating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another idea is to exercise in the evening instead of the morning -- then cool off and shower before bed.  This will also save time in the morning, letting a slightly later bedtime compensate for the time you spend in the gym, cool down, and shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-10-18T16:12:11.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14292" CreationDate="2016-10-18T18:30:59.317" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fill water in a plastic bag and put it inside the shoes and keep the shoes in the freezer. Water expands so does your shoes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shoemetro.com/t-how-to-stretch-your-shoes.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to increase shoe size&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4931" LastEditorUserId="17953" LastEditDate="2016-11-22T00:08:50.300" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T00:08:50.300" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14318" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14320" CreationDate="2016-10-19T08:41:47.933" Score="6" ViewCount="1000" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can solve a Rubik's Cube underwater in a swimming pool but my problem is that I can't stay at the bottom of the pool because of the oxygen in my lungs. How can I stay in the bottom without going up to the surface?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18129" LastEditorDisplayName="user6692" LastEditDate="2016-10-31T07:50:00.063" LastActivityDate="2018-04-21T08:11:27.733" Title="How to stay at the bottom at a swimmingpool" Tags="&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="11" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14319" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14268" CreationDate="2016-10-19T10:18:27.210" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have had excellent results with using one of those ultra-violet electronic fly-killers (usually seen in cafes, etc).  After cleaning out the pantry and ditching bags and paper containers (plus any contaminated tins) we installed one of these, it's now been there for a couple of years and we NEVER have moths (except the occasional night moth or fly).  Electricity usage is negligible, and a quick whizz with the vacuum cleaner every few weeks clears up the beastie bodies.  We also have a similar gadget installed in the kitchen, paid for themselves many times over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18133" LastActivityDate="2016-10-19T10:18:27.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14318" CreationDate="2016-10-19T11:16:19.173" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Paparazzi's suggestion from comments, to dive with a weight (&lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; bound to your body, for safety reasons -- the weight should drop away when you straighten to push off for the surface, at the least) that will overcome your natural buoyancy.  You'll need to experiment to see how much weight is needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A milk jug or similar, partially filled with sand and then topped up with water to eliminate air, is a good adjustable weight (more sand makes it heavier under water, but the water portion is weightless when submerged).  You can also tie a rope on the handle with a float on the other end, to make it easy to retrieve the weight from the bottom of the pool.  Most &quot;normal&quot; people will require between 5 and 10 kg of sand, perhaps less if the weight is iron (like a weight plate from a barbell set) or lead (like scuba divers' weights).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Very Important!!&lt;/em&gt;  Never do this without a &quot;buddy&quot;, someone who can push the weight off you and assist you to the surface if you go over your allotted solving time -- if you lose consciousness underwater, alone, you will &lt;em&gt;die&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-10-19T11:16:19.173" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14323" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14284" CreationDate="2016-10-19T18:39:36.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a problem with ants for a while, and you can do one of two things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put baking soda near doors or anywhere you think the ants might be getting in.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Poison the anthill.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18127" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2016-10-21T10:31:52.443" LastActivityDate="2016-10-21T10:31:52.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13631" CreationDate="2016-10-19T18:45:37.563" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heat the tape and use a paint scraper or try to peel it off the door, if that does not work, then pour hot water and try then.&#xA;Also, if there is some of the glue left on the door, take another strip of tape and repeatedly put it on the area with the residue and then take it off again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18127" LastActivityDate="2016-10-19T18:45:37.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14325" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14298" CreationDate="2016-10-19T18:49:31.003" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pinch the two ends of the bag together and slide them on, I'm not sure if this works all the time but I used this method a few times and it worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18127" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-10-15T16:08:40.197" LastActivityDate="2018-10-15T16:08:40.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14326" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3822" CreationDate="2016-10-19T19:11:27.803" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have put a hand warmer in my tea mug and used the Hot water feature on the tap that is connected to the coffee maker and it took about 12 minutes if I poured the hot water over the bag while it was in the cup and then put the lid on.  Worked fantastic, was warm from that for almost an hour and then activated it after that again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18143" LastActivityDate="2016-10-19T19:11:27.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14328" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3822" CreationDate="2016-10-20T12:28:16.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could make a stove out of some candles, find something to hold a bowl above them, fill the bowl with hot/boiling water and that should fix your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-10-20T12:28:16.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14329" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-20T18:03:04.147" Score="2" ViewCount="319" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a holiday property which is rented out in the summer. I have mattress protectors but some tenants have removed them. They are similar to fitted sheets and I would like to make them difficult to remove. Any simple ideas please.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18155" LastActivityDate="2020-12-21T12:27:09.123" Title="How can I prevent mattress protectors from being removed in rented properties" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14329" CreationDate="2016-10-20T18:59:35.790" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For something like this you can use a curved needle to stitch the protector onto the bottom of the mattress. You additionally stitch something in that says removal of the mattress protector will affect the return of the tenants security deposit. You shouldn't need to stitch all the away around, just maybe around the corners and middle of the sides. This will effectively prevent removal. When you want to remove it, a few minutes with a seam ripper will make short work of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2016-10-20T18:59:35.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14332" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14301" CreationDate="2016-10-20T19:40:40.067" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Only being once a week is pretty limiting. Energy storage is not impossible, but it is impractical because the cost is too high- for example, the Tesla Powerwall would save a couple dollars worth per week, but costs $3K, so it would never pay for itself. An electric car would have similar economics. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most big energy consumers in a home can't be time shifted easily (A/C, fridges, freezers, hair dryers, kettles) or don't use much value of electricity. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest looking at vampire consumption such as TV set top boxes and AC adapters that are not plugged into anything, that can be turned off when not in use. This is not shifting, it's simple conservation. Anything that is warm all the time when you touch it is sucking juice continuously. You can buy products that will show the consumption of appliances such as the Kill-a-Watt. Some homes have dozens or scores of such adapters continuously powered. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastActivityDate="2016-10-20T19:40:40.067" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6307" CreationDate="2016-10-20T20:05:55.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best thing to do is to remove the trap on your sink (it needs cleaned at LEAST once a year very well to keep things 'moving well') and then use a pair of gripping hemostats to poke up in the pipe, grab the hair (if there is any) and yank it out gently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just did this recently with our main bathroom's sink that had been giving us trouble for nearly a year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You would not believe the GUNK that came out of it after putting numerous sinkfuls of near boiling water in it into the bucket I put under the steel sink pipe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Surprisingly the spare bathroom that I use the most when I took the trap out and looked up in the steel pipe coming from the sink to the plastic trap? Whistle clean almost, I just had to rinse it out with hot water and our kitchen sinks sprayer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Strange thing was the extremely hairy (literally) clog that was hanging on the pull-switch for the drain stopper. LONG LONG hairs. I'm talking 6 inches long at least. Even my mother does not let her hair get that long so I was going &quot;Where the heck did this come from?&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clog was so bad that the trap was nearly fully occluded and it was a wonder that anything could get through it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18158" LastActivityDate="2016-10-20T20:05:55.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14336" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14338" CreationDate="2016-10-22T11:14:44.963" Score="5" ViewCount="7070" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apart from cleaning water bottle daily with hot water, a bad odor always remains. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are these some kind of bacteria harmful to our health?&#xA;How to get rid of this bad odor and have a fresh smell from water bottle?&#xA;Is this bad odor negligible?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2017-03-28T03:31:30.310" Title="How to get rid of bad odour coming out of a water bottle?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14336" CreationDate="2016-10-22T11:59:43.307" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not really a hack.   Clean with soap and water.   Leave it open and let it dry thoroughly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-10-22T11:59:43.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14338" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14336" CreationDate="2016-10-22T12:31:07.603" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to Paparazzi's obvious but necessary &quot;clean them in warm soapy water&quot; periodically...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We get the same thing with re-usable SodaStream bottles which are only ever plain water, fizzed.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a smell that still hangs around after washing properly, then try filling with a solution of Bicarbonate of Soda &amp;amp; let stand overnight. Leave the lid off, it can be a bit fizzy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, to prevent it in the first place, always leave the lid off once it's empty.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lid off allows the bottle to dry out between uses. You don't really want stagnant water sitting around for too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-10-22T12:31:07.603" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14329" CreationDate="2016-10-23T16:43:46.707" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If people are removing them, consider the reason they do so. Some mattress protectors are annoying because they are not breathable and because they make noise as the slumberer moves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a better quality protector, or cover the protector with a second fitted sheet to make it less noisy and more absorbent of perspiration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-10-23T16:43:46.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14343" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3816" CreationDate="2016-10-25T13:19:31.477" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best method I've thought of requires a bit of hot glue to stiffen the end of the cable, and some heatshrink tube in the color of choice. First apply a thin layer of glue at the end, from wire onto connector ~2mm. Then push the heatshrink (which should be 2-3cm / 1 inch) over the glued part, and carefully heat it until it fits perfectly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17156" LastActivityDate="2016-10-25T13:19:31.477" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14344" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14346" CreationDate="2016-10-25T14:37:02.983" Score="8" ViewCount="2395" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I use a sponge and any soap-like product to clean a surface, I get the unfortunate effect that the sponge seems to always be full of that product afterwise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can repeat dozens of &quot;fill with water =&gt; compress sponge&quot; cycles and the sponge still seems to contain an endless flow of soap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is problematic when I then need to reuse my sponge to absorb water after rincing the cleaned surface, as all I'm doing then is putting the soap back on the thing I just rinced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only way I have found to &quot;empty&quot; the sponge is repeated use over multiple days (or have two sponges obviously).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to quickly (i.e. not more than a few minutes) get rid of any soap-like product that gets absorbed by a sponge?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18211" LastActivityDate="2020-10-03T00:59:16.913" Title="How to empty a sponge of its soap?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14345" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14344" CreationDate="2016-10-25T15:46:37.917" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Garden hose with a nozzle. (if the sponge will hold up to the nozzle)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is probably easier to have a dedicated rinse sponge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-10-25T15:46:37.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14346" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14344" CreationDate="2016-10-25T18:28:23.877" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes set the sponge in the sink directly under the faucet, turn the water on, and leave it for a few minutes.  All that water running through the sponge will wash out anything that isn't water (except for crumbs &amp;amp; particles that are wedged in, but that's not the issue here).  The sponge may need to be repositioned under the running water once or twice, depending on the shape &amp;amp; size of the sponge and the size of the stream of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After a few minutes, you just wring the rest of the water out of the sponge and you're done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-10-25T18:28:23.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14347" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14348" CreationDate="2016-10-25T21:07:14.020" Score="1" ViewCount="604" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've got 2 &lt;em&gt;CVSHealth Wound Closure Adhesive Surgical Tape Strips&lt;/em&gt; taped to much of one eyebrow to cover a gash I suffered just slightly above the eyebrow. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've always used the bikini wax method for removing medical tape. But, because the skin around the eye is so loose and the condition of the gash is unknown, bikini waxing it is not an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get this tape off my eyebrow with minimal stripping motion?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18214" LastEditorUserId="18214" LastEditDate="2016-10-25T21:30:55.880" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T21:31:20.080" Title="Best way to remove &quot;wound closure&quot; tape that is taped to some of my eyebrow?" Tags="&lt;medicine&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14348" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14347" CreationDate="2016-10-25T23:48:42.730" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have always used baby oil for removing adhesive bandages. It eliminates the adhesive like magic. However, I've never used it on that particular kind of tape, so you should try it out first. Get some more of the tape, if you can, and experiment first on another part of your body (like your forearm, especially if you have hair there so it is similar to your eyebrow).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-10-25T23:48:42.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14349" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-26T12:19:30.250" Score="0" ViewCount="134" Body="&lt;p&gt;There a discipline in archery which is called &quot;3D-archery&quot;. It's basically archery on a hiking trail with targets standing besides it. Commonly you have to pay about 12 - 15 Euro to take a round on the trail (or to have a day-ticket). You pay this in a small box at the beginning of the course. You put your money in an envelop and place it in there. You have to write your name and the time-stamp in a book and as you leave you write down another time-stamp, so that everyone can be sure that you have safely returned. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, one doesn't have a chance to check whether everyone has paid the course. A ticket doesn't work since nobody can pay a 24/7 ticket inspection for an archery-course (just too expensive). Anybody just can pass the box at the beginning, shoot and drive away. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, how can one make sure that only paid customers can shoot the course?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18225" LastActivityDate="2016-10-26T13:05:56.640" Title="How to make sure that only paying customers use my 3D archery course?" Tags="&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2016-10-31T09:10:52.397" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14349" CreationDate="2016-10-26T12:43:28.310" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;From your description, the only remotely cost-effective way to ensure only paying shooters can use the course is to enlist technology.  There'll be a significant investment up front, of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way (not the only one, just one that came to me immediately) would be to use a vending machine to issue an RFID bracelet or tag with payment, then have targets activated by reading the RFID.  This will require a computer to control the targets, actuators for each target (to rise up or move into view), RFID readers at each shooting station, and wiring the course to connect everything (or installing wireless equipment, likely somewhat cheaper to install and much cheaper to maintain).  For safety and tracking, you could also use RFID activated gates to enter and leave the course -- activation of the exit gate would replace the sign out list now in use.  As a safety bonus, the computer could include a function to notify someone (the course operators or rescue authorities) if a shooter doesn't leave the course in some reasonable time longer than the normal time to walk and shoot the course -- and, of course, once the RFID has been used to exit the course, the managing computer would disallow that same RFID tag from using the course again (though if desired, the course management could also issue &quot;season tickets&quot; or &quot;lifetime memberships&quot; that are issued from special blocks of RFID tags).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, this depends on having a fence around the course, but you need that anyway, for safety of non-shooters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once the initial investment is paid, maintenance costs will almost certainly be much less than paying a wage to a gate guard, and you can likely increase the course fee for the &quot;pop-up targets&quot; -- targets could, for instance, be on a delay after the RFID is read, could &quot;run&quot; or &quot;walk&quot; across an opening in cover, etc., which would be attractive for sport shooters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-10-26T13:05:56.640" LastActivityDate="2016-10-26T13:05:56.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14351" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14353" CreationDate="2016-10-26T13:50:48.300" Score="4" ViewCount="1652" Body="&lt;p&gt;My department recently tried to start a coffee 'club'. The admin bought a Keurig coffee maker, it came with some sample K cups, and she put up a sign saying everyone should bring in K cups for everyone to use. It was supposed to be an informal system with no record keeping or money collecting.  Not a huge surprise, everyone drank the free samples and no one has volunteered to donate coffee to the office. The Keuring is now purely decorative in the break room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know of a simple effective way to run a coffee club?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update: I should probably mention that this a large department(75+ people).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-10-27T13:11:27.097" LastActivityDate="2016-10-28T11:59:30.417" Title="How to help an office coffee 'club' succeed?" Tags="&lt;office&gt;&lt;politics&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14352" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14351" CreationDate="2016-10-26T13:57:36.273" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ran one in my last office but went with a pay to drink system.  When there is a requirement of bring your own to share with everyone mentality, it usually doesn't succeed because others start to become aware of who isn't contributing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My suggestion to you would be to require people to pay.  Figure out:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;how many people will be part of it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;how much people drink&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;how many K-cups are needed to sustain the need&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;track in a spreadsheet that can be viewed be everyone&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;require payment by XXXX date&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When people realize how much they will be saving, it usually goes quite well.  I charged $5 a month for each person (about eight people).  The cost of going to a chain at about $3-$4 a cup adds up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18227" LastActivityDate="2016-10-26T13:57:36.273" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14351" CreationDate="2016-10-26T14:04:33.037" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a coffee machine that uses &quot;pods&quot; and we have an honesty box for the cost of each pod. This may not be able to be done in other workplaces as we have a company culture that makes honesty boxes less of a risk, there is over £20 in the honesty box at times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-10-26T14:04:33.037" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14351" CreationDate="2016-10-27T08:52:39.290" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the next department to ours there is a Cafe X (X is the nickname of a guy who founded it and then later died of cancer). It has been going for 30 years. There are two machines. People put marks on a list when they take a cup. They are expected to refill machines when empty and so on. In general this works fine - people do restart the machines, they do mark the list. Cafe X never makes a loss, and if they make a profit they reduce the price for a while. Since X died other people take turns to do the shopping and keep the kitty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe it works so well because they still remember X, who was a really nice guy, and everyone knows they don't make a profit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2016-10-27T08:52:39.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14356" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-10-27T13:12:47.320" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Questions about politics at the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/office&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;office&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;office&lt;/a&gt;, within the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt;, or related to public office.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please be sure your question is on-topic before posting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-10-27T13:12:47.320" LastActivityDate="2016-10-27T13:12:47.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14357" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-10-27T13:12:47.320" Score="0" Body="Questions about politics at the [office], within the [home], or related to public office." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-10-27T13:12:47.320" LastActivityDate="2016-10-27T13:12:47.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14358" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-27T20:46:59.250" Score="8" ViewCount="1849" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a town house and my garage connects to my neighbors and shares a wall.  My neighbors are always smoking in their garage all the time and now the smell is wafting into my garage.  It is starting to make my car smell of smoke. I am just looking for something to help eliminate the smell so my garage and car don't smell of smoke. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18237" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-10-27T22:09:37.833" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T19:58:50.700" Title="How do I get rid of smoke smell" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;&lt;garage&gt;&lt;smoking&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14359" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-27T21:52:20.680" Score="7" ViewCount="602" Body="&lt;p&gt;What are some good methods or techniques to prevent a person's feet from getting sore when standing all day long, such as using a stand up desk at work, or people who have to stand in restaurants or shops all day for their jobs?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18239" LastEditorUserId="18239" LastEditDate="2016-10-27T22:09:36.850" LastActivityDate="2019-11-23T16:43:39.847" Title="How to prevent feet from getting sore after standing all day long" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14360" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14359" CreationDate="2016-10-27T22:49:27.300" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Besides changing posture as much as possible (fairly obvious and I imagine you want more specific advice), there's a great trick to rest your feet and legs throughout the week: &lt;strong&gt;when you sleep, put your feet up on a pillow&lt;/strong&gt;. The rest you get every night will really make a difference during the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2346" LastActivityDate="2016-10-27T22:49:27.300" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14359" CreationDate="2016-10-28T01:19:49.100" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stretch your legs.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of the sore or tired feeling in your feet comes from the muscles in your feet moving to compensate for inflexibility in your legs, specifically your shins and achilles tendon.  Alternate pointing your toes down and pulling your toes up, several times a day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17618" LastActivityDate="2016-10-28T01:19:49.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14363" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14365" CreationDate="2016-10-28T10:00:41.630" Score="3" ViewCount="19027" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I press the steam button, brown juice is getting out of my iron (I suppose salts with water?), soiling the clothes that I try to Iron. The bottom part of the iron is clean but it seems that there is something inside that needs cleaning.&#xA;What part of the iron do I have to clean and how?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T21:37:04.077" Title="How to clean my iron so that it won't leave brown spots on my clothes?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14363" CreationDate="2016-10-28T11:10:24.447" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The brown coming out with the steam is mainly due to rust in the steam passages.  Given the price of a new iron, the sensible way to deal with it is to replace the iron and use only distilled or reverse osmosis filtered water in the new one, to prevent recurrence.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's not a viable option for some reason, it might be possible to soak the iron's steam system with a rust remover.  I think it's unlikely you'll find anything that will take rust out of the steam passages that won't itself stain clothes.  Mechanical cleaning would require something similar to a pipe cleaner, but thin enough to push through the steam passages (which are far from straight, to hold the water inside the sole plate as it heats and boils).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option (one we used when I was a child, forty-plus years ago) is to keep the iron dry, but spray a light mist of water directly on the clothing as you iron.  You can use tap water for this in most locales, because the solids in the water won't get concentrated by repeated boiling in the iron's sole plate (but test first on a piece that's already got stains; if you have high iron content in your water this can also cause problems).  This last also works with a dry iron (one without steam passages), which is how I recommend using it if you decide to replace the iron.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-10-28T11:21:55.797" LastActivityDate="2016-10-28T11:21:55.797" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14351" CreationDate="2016-10-28T11:59:30.417" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If someone wants to make coffee, they use their own K cup.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They can keep a box of their favorite in their desk or bring in a K cup in their pocket every day.  If they forget to bring one in, they can ask a friend to sell them one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2016-10-28T11:59:30.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14369" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14363" CreationDate="2016-10-28T15:15:58.127" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can prevent (slow down) deposits by using distilled or reverse osmosis water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't have a clean button but I would try using the steam button as a clean button.  Fill it up, heat to max, unplug, take it to the sink, and hold the steam button util it empties.  It may not empty but worth a try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-10-28T15:15:58.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14371" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-29T00:06:31.323" Score="1" ViewCount="143" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grocery store frequently has a special on pears and apples where you fill the bag for a set price and I'm never quite sure how well I've done maximizing the contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;My restrictions and (limited) sense of etiquette:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I prefer apples to pears, so I wouldn't want a solution of more than 1/3 pears.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I also get bored with one fruit, so I don't want 0 pears.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I also refuse to harm any fruit in the process (i.e. no apple sauce.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The bag is 2 sheets of 30x30cm plastic when laid flat. Apples are 4-6cm ~spheres, while a pear might be 4x6cm.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I have no measuring instruments in the shop, no willingness to replace fruit already in the bag, or take an excessive amount of time, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Given these restrictions, my question is how do I maximize the total volume filled and minimize the air gaps assuming these varying sphere and pear shapes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do I start with smaller or larger apples first, do I start with pears first? Are same size or mixed size/shaped objects easier to use to fill a space? Etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;More about the bag:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It has plastic handles at the top which need to be closed together making a rough sphere. It is prone to ripping, particularly where the handles connect, so stretching is not practical. The bottom corners are pushed up inside about 2 cm and welded in the side welds, making it slightly more spherical when full. The offer claims that it can hold at least 3 Kg.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M67nH.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M67nH.png&quot; alt=&quot;Bag with vegetables&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1312" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditorDisplayName="user1312" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-10-30T05:20:25.753" Title="How to maximize total apple/pear volume in a space limited bag?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14344" CreationDate="2016-10-29T00:11:19.467" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always squish the sponge as good as I can while holding it under running water. Then after I squished it hard enough I resale it and let it soak as much water as possible. I usually repeat the steps 3-4 times and then the sponge will be soap free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user6692" LastActivityDate="2016-10-29T00:11:19.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14344" CreationDate="2016-10-29T03:14:30.107" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use less soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of us use far more soap than is necessary.  You don't need extravagant lather to clean something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17618" LastActivityDate="2016-10-29T03:14:30.107" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14371" CreationDate="2016-10-29T17:23:02.660" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Considering that in a bag of those dimensions &amp;amp; taking the individual objects' sizes into consideration, that there will only probably be one piece of fruit difference in an optimal vs non-optimal filling, &amp;amp; the fact that you don't have time/inclination to keep replacing items until fully satisfied, you have to my mind only two potential methods...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Choose smaller fruit. The gaps will be smaller, more randomness is possible &amp;amp; pure luck could find the right gap in the bag to get that one last piece in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Like settling a box containing flour or cereal, which is much easier to visualise, the item size being much much smaller &amp;amp; the settling therefore more obvious - shake it or bang it [gently] against a horizontal surface.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This will give the items a rough chance to naturally find their own best levels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;... a late 3... do 1. a few times on separate visits with clearly differing sizes. some same, large or small, some mixed weights &amp;amp; see which comes out heaviest when you get home.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To really be sure you're onto a winner, you'd have to weigh the cores afterwards too, &amp;amp; subtract from the arrival weight.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;No good if you can get 3kg in the bag, only to find later that 2.5k of &quot;better&quot; sizes would produce less waste overall&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-10-29T17:23:02.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3749" CreationDate="2016-10-29T18:46:31.257" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this issue with my 2006 Tundra and its sunroof.  The sunroof sealing system is designed with  passive drainage and the weep holes can get plugged up, which allows water to overflow/seep inside the cab. Use an air hose to blow out weep/drain holes in corners when sunroof is in open position.  Also, close heater vents to &quot;recirculate&quot; option when weather is both sunny (warm) and rainy/cold, which can cause a condensation situation. The recirculate setting shuts down the outside airflow into the cab.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18265" LastActivityDate="2016-10-29T18:46:31.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14377" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2016-10-29T23:41:23.183" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that if you put the temples between the ear and headphone it is not as uncomfortable as when the temple is between the head and the ear with the headphone pressing on the ear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So it's &lt;strong&gt;headphone|glasses|ear|head&lt;/strong&gt; instead of headphone|ear|glasses|head&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18273" LastActivityDate="2016-10-29T23:41:23.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14378" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14380" CreationDate="2016-10-30T04:13:23.370" Score="4" ViewCount="280" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a flat with neighbours all around me. Sometimes, they complain about noise when I do something noisy. What can I do to reduce the disturbance on my neighbours when I listen to music or watch TV?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to keep sound of reasonable quality and intensity, and I don't want to use headphones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12165" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T09:38:39.567" Title="How to reduce noise disturbance?" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14371" CreationDate="2016-10-30T05:20:25.753" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Choosing all large or all small fruit does not change the packing density. But if you choose some large fruit, with some smaller pieces that fit in the interstices amongst the larger, you can increase the density. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere_packing&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Wikipedia on sphere packing.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-10-30T05:20:25.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14378" CreationDate="2016-10-30T09:04:51.413" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try to cover the door and window with cotton as it will not allow the sound to pass away this concept is also used in the studio also. And you want to implement this properly try to put insulator in wall also .Try some points from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-block-bothersome-ambient-noises-191472&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18275" LastActivityDate="2016-10-30T09:04:51.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14378" CreationDate="2016-10-30T11:16:44.100" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have things like :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;Carpet, heavy draperies and open-cell foams.&lt;/code&gt; in your place. These things make good sound absorber.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18097" LastActivityDate="2016-10-30T11:16:44.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14383" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10560" CreationDate="2016-10-30T22:22:48.510" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Step 1: Ensure you have all the product squeezed into the &quot;forbidden&quot; part of the tube.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 2: Fold the empty tail in half, then in half again, and again -- you might, with a very thin tube, get a fourth fold, but at the end of this, the empty part of the tube should be very short and very tightly folded.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 3: Hold the folded empty tail with a chip clip or similar device.  Steps 2 and 3 are to prevent product returning to the empty tail of the tube during step 4.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 4: Hold the tube nozzle between two fingers on your stronger hand, and push your thumb into the flattened part of the tube material.  You should fairly easily be able to squeeze more product out of the nozzle -- and do this several times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've used this technique at work to get the last 3-4 tablespoons of grease out of a squeeze tube before discarding it and getting another; if you have strong enough hands, it works very well, but there will always be a small amount of product you can't extract, short of cutting open the tube and removing it with a spoon-like tool.  Another answer suggests combining the leftover contents of multiple tubes into a single one, cut right at the tail; you might then be able to heat-seal the tail of the refilled tube with a soldering iron or hot glue gun tip.  This is still an option after using the &quot;thumb and fingers&quot; extraction method above.  This method could also be used to load a large syringe with a cap in place of a needle (these are sold in hobby shops to apply glue, or in machinist hobby suppliers for grease).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option might be to search for another product equivalent to this one, but packaged to reduce waste -- for instance, in a tube with a softer top, or even in a (recyclable, we hope) metallic tube, where you can crush the top of the tube to recover the last of the product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-10-30T22:22:48.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14384" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14389" CreationDate="2016-10-31T00:59:49.103" Score="4" ViewCount="2720" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 9 year old Wenger Swiss Gear laptop backpack, used it almost daily, but it held up really well- only a couple very-small tears and the colors faded. (&lt;a href=&quot;https://amzn.com/B0007QCT0G&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://amzn.com/B0007QCT0G&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But it has taken in a lot of smell--mostly cooking smells (I live in a studio and cook curry once or twice a week) and from some dried out food-spills.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I clean it to get rid of the smell and some accumulated grimes? I was thinking a deep soak and soap, but don't want to ruin the bag. How do I proceed?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18282" LastEditorUserId="12165" LastEditDate="2016-11-02T07:49:13.900" LastActivityDate="2016-11-02T07:49:13.900" Title="How to deep-wash a backpack?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14385" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14358" CreationDate="2016-10-31T01:39:11.353" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of wafting through a solid wall, the smoke is probably coming through some crack/seam/open area where the air can flow between two garages. Maybe locate and seal those with canned foam. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18282" LastActivityDate="2016-10-31T01:39:11.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14386" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10963" CreationDate="2016-10-31T04:32:01.837" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A metal collar stay!  a few clean swipes and all of the scratching cratching is done&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://scene7.josbank.com/is/image/JosBank/8732_000_main?iv=P9yaj0&amp;amp;wid=1576&amp;amp;hei=1820&amp;amp;fit=fit,1&quot; alt=&quot;this is what i used&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18284" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-10T09:42:50.063" LastActivityDate="2016-10-31T04:32:01.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14387" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2016-10-31T04:41:47.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I obtained a great collection of hand tools from a retired car mechanic. Ratchets, sockets, swivel sockets, pry bars with ratchet adapters, extensions, impact sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. A number of them snap-on and craftsmans, prontos, Napa, etc. Most had medium rust, some heavy rust. Because of the sheer volume of tools I didn't use evaporust, etc, due to the cost. The best and most cost effective method was white vinegar and then 1 cup of baking soda per gallon of water. Let the tools soak, completely covered, in the white vinegar. 24 hours if not too bad, 48 or even 72 if very bad. Then scrub with brass wire toothbrush. Pull and Dip in water to rinse then into baking soda paste. 5 or 10 minutes. Pull and scrub with 0000 steel wool. Wipe down with rag soaked in mineral oil. Coat with coconut oil or a corrosion proofing spray.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18285" LastActivityDate="2016-10-31T04:41:47.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14388" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-10-31T08:03:07.210" Score="6" ViewCount="229" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, I have trouble writing with a ball pen, when the paper is &quot;dirty&quot;. The pen just stops working, and I have to unblock the ball by writing on another piece of paper that does not cause any trouble before being able to use the pen again on the original paper. This is annoying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am actually not sure what the &quot;dirt&quot; is (dust, slightly humid or oily paper...?). But I am sure many other people have experienced the same problem: it's definitely a problem of the paper, not the pen; it usually happens on notebook paper rather than paper for printers, and not on all pages on a same notebook.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I write on such paper with my usual ball pen without having to switch every few seconds to the secondary paper?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(And bonus question: What is wrong with the paper?)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12165" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T21:28:08.933" Title="How to make a ball pen work on difficult paper?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14384" CreationDate="2016-10-31T08:16:59.610" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I will address mainly the smell part. This will probably wash out the food spills as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The key here is that the smell comes from cooking and stays for a long time in your bag. It suggests that oil with plenty of cooking flavours that is dispersed as tiny particles in your flat when you cook meet your bag and stick to the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since the dirt is oily, and the oil may have become very viscous with time, I suggest that you prewash the bag in warm water with &lt;em&gt;dish washing liquid&lt;/em&gt;. Then rinse, and put on a regular washing machine cycle. Such bags resist washing well. Maybe just avoid spin-drying too fast, as some parts of the bag may contain cotton stuffing that could move around too much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12165" LastEditorUserId="12165" LastEditDate="2016-11-01T06:00:54.893" LastActivityDate="2016-11-01T06:00:54.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14390" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14391" CreationDate="2016-10-31T09:32:09.343" Score="4" ViewCount="4632" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a spinning top and the handle is made out of brass. Keeping it around with me all day results in my hands smelling of brass. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any way to reduce that effect, or eliminate it completely? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18287" LastActivityDate="2019-01-06T03:07:42.330" Title="The smell of metal (mainly brass)" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14391" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14390" CreationDate="2016-10-31T11:26:08.203" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Brass musical instruments are coated with clear lacquer to prevent contact with skin acids from corroding the metal -- and it's corrosion products left on your skin that you're smelling.  You should be able to eliminate the smell on your hands by thoroughly cleaning the brass on the top (soft scouring powder such as Bon Ami, a careful rinse, followed by rubbing alcohol or acetone to degrease the metal should be a good method), followed by coating the brass parts with clear nail polish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is likely to require occasional reapplication, as the lacquer will wear off due to contact and handling.  When reapplying, use acetone to remove the old nail lacquer before repeating all three cleaning steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-10-31T11:26:08.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13868" CreationDate="2016-10-31T17:00:50.640" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You are in luck.  I had some wild parakeets that would fly around the house.  Wait until night, then kill the lights in the house.  Grab em with a hand towel, if they are good biters.  If they are not, bare handed grab 'em.  Parakeets will not move if there is no light.  They cannot see as good as human's either.  You don't need a flashlight, just very little light in the room is enough.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18290" LastActivityDate="2016-10-31T17:00:50.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14393" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13631" CreationDate="2016-10-31T22:29:57.810" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used brake cleaner to very easily remove glue residue.  You can get it at home depot or an autoparts store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18292" LastActivityDate="2016-10-31T22:29:57.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14397" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2016-11-01T14:01:34.710" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had masking tape residue on my glass window that was 2 years old.  Goo gone and baby oil did work.  NAIL POLISH REMOVER removed the dried adhesive in an instant!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18297" LastActivityDate="2016-11-01T14:01:34.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14398" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-01T15:35:58.153" Score="5" ViewCount="4829" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many headphones have two plastic-sheathed cables, one attached to the bottom of each speaker.  The two cables meet in a plastic joint a few centimetres below the speakers, and then continue as a connected double cable until they terminate in a jack.  (See picture below)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dBtSf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dBtSfm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Photograph of headphones whose double cable has separated&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with this design is that the connection between the double-cable sheaths is pretty fragile.  It's not uncommon for the two cables to become separated after the joint.  (Both cables are still sheathed; they're just no longer attached to each other.)  You end up with a pair of very long single cables, which are prone to tangling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once a double cable has separated, or started to separate, is there any good way of reattaching it?  I could tape them back together, but that would adversely affect the cable's flexibility.  Is there some kind of glue I could use that won't make the cable too stiff?  Or would it be possible to non-destructively heat up the cables so that the plastic sheaths fuse back together?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4465" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T08:34:27.203" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:34:27.203" Title="How to reattach headphone cables that have separated" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;cables&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14399" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14318" CreationDate="2016-11-01T16:46:23.590" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTE:&lt;/strong&gt; This all depends on how long you can hold your breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When a rocket launches, the force from the bottom of the rocket, in kids words, &quot;fire&quot;, pushes the rocket up in simple means. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, if the pressure was coming from the &lt;strong&gt;TOP&lt;/strong&gt; of the rocket, the rocket will go &lt;strong&gt;down&lt;/strong&gt; instead of up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, take a very deep breath and jump into the pool. As soon as your nose goes underwater &lt;em&gt;start breathing out&lt;/em&gt;. This is similar to the example I gave you earlier, it's like the pressure making the rocket fly, but instead the air is pushing you down. Now, you'll start going back up. When that happens start moving your arms in a way that it looks like you're &lt;strong&gt;&quot;pushing the water&lt;/strong&gt;. You can stay down for a while, but this all matters on how long you can hold your breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16054" LastActivityDate="2016-11-01T16:46:23.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14405" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14418" CreationDate="2016-11-02T11:05:17.707" Score="-1" ViewCount="1273" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm wondering if there is a way of keeping vegetables and fruits fresh without using a refrigerator.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;basically food like potatoes, tomatoes, bananas ... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18138" LastActivityDate="2016-11-03T21:51:16.817" Title="How to keep food fresh without a refrigerator" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-11-06T10:24:54.307" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14405" CreationDate="2016-11-02T17:11:41.617" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before refrigerators a piece of marble or another material object that feels cold* I can not give sources for proof that this works or get my head round why this works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*yes I know there is a difference between feeling cold and being cold, see &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqDbMEdLiCs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqDbMEdLiCs&lt;/a&gt; for more info&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-11-02T17:11:41.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14398" CreationDate="2016-11-02T19:16:57.000" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use tape. It works fine, just not very attractive. A little stiffening of the wire is not a problem and the tape reinforces connection between the broken parts. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18316" LastActivityDate="2016-11-02T19:16:57.000" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14410" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14405" CreationDate="2016-11-02T21:42:45.693" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want long-term preservation, then some traditional methods work well:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dehydration - Dried apple rings, apricots and banana chips are some examples.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Osmosis - Add enough sugar or salt and spoilage organisms grow slowly. Jams, jellies, marmalades and other preserves rely on this principle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2010/09/if_youre_blanching_produce_you.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Blanching&lt;/a&gt; - Quick-cooking just enough to delay enzymatic and bacterial degradation. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Look online (e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/best-ways-preserve-vegetables-fruits-zmaz99aszsto&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Mother Earth News&lt;/a&gt;) for more ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2016-11-03T21:22:43.350" LastActivityDate="2016-11-03T21:22:43.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14411" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-03T12:45:07.600" Score="1" ViewCount="217" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been suffering from sciatica, for which I am taking medication on advice of my doctor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whilst the pain is now minimal, I have an almost uncontrollable urge to walk briskly and keep my left leg moving. It just doesn't feel comfortable when I am sat down, which is not always practical as I have a job that requires me to sit at a desk. Just jiggling my leg around whilst sat down doesn't provide relief.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for any suggestions of how to reduce the impact of this problem,  whether it's clothing, exercises or whatever as long as they're safe and at worst ineffective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: To clarify, I'm not looking for a replacement for professional medical treatment, just tips on how to be more comfortable whilst this condition persists. I will be discussing it with my physician next week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-11-11T15:38:20.587" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T15:38:20.587" Title="Restless leg remedy" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14398" CreationDate="2016-11-03T12:49:16.770" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the connector is not too large, you can use heatshrink sleeve. You need a sleeve with a diameter large enough that you can slide it over the connector, and small enough that it will be a tight fit on the cable when you shrink it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut a short section (1-2 cm), place it at the point where you want the cable to come together, and heat the sleeve to shrink it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;For best results, do this as soon as you notice the cables have started to separate. If a long section of cable has separated, you'd need a long section of heatshrink sleeve, and it's too stiff for that to be a usable solution.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nondestructive heating is not possible in my experience. Gluing it depends on the exact type of plastic used as insulation: you need a glue that will weld the plastic. Anything else will be too brittle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-11-03T12:49:16.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14405" CreationDate="2016-11-03T13:33:24.743" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since most food goes bad because of bacterial growth, exposing the food to UV light is often used as an alternative to thermal treatments (freezing/cooking).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reference.com/science/uv-light-bulbs-inhibit-bacterial-growth-a6c35dcc8c74e449&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.reference.com/science/uv-light-bulbs-inhibit-bacterial-growth-a6c35dcc8c74e449&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, putting meat in an enclosed space that has salt blocks for dry-aging works. Rather than salting the meat directly, which changes the flavor, the salt blocks affect the air in an enclosed space and bacteria growth is hindered allowing the meat to age with minimal bacterial decomposition while allowing the natural enzymes to break down and tenderize the meat.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(plenty of google references for this technique)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18322" LastActivityDate="2016-11-03T13:33:24.743" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14411" CreationDate="2016-11-03T19:15:42.300" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To feel more comfortable, three things can help you : you can walk (you already know that), you can make a massage to your legs, and you can take a warm bath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18272" LastActivityDate="2016-11-03T19:15:42.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14417" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14398" CreationDate="2016-11-03T21:02:53.767" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try to &lt;em&gt;tape the wires for every 10 centimeters&lt;/em&gt; or so. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This also solves the problem of stiffening of wire, to some extent. But, be sure to choose tape with very low width.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16017" LastActivityDate="2016-11-03T21:02:53.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14418" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14405" CreationDate="2016-11-03T21:42:43.757" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My answer is based on the assumption that you are looking for an alternative refrigerator which does not require electricity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use can use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pot-in-pot_refrigerator&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pot-in-pot refrigerator&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NeZCe.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NeZCe.png&quot; alt=&quot;Pot-in-pot refrigerator (Source: Wikipedia)&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A pot-in-pot refrigerator is an evaporative cooling refrigeration device which does not use electricity. It uses a porous outer earthenware pot, lined with wet sand, contains an inner pot (which can be glazed to prevent penetration by the liquid) within which the food is placed - the evaporation of the outer liquid draws heat from the inner pot. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The device can be used to cool any substance. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This simple technology requires only a flow of relatively dry air and a source of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Alternatively, you can put the vegetables in steel utensil and cover&#xA;  the whole utensil with clean wet cloth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, this alternate solution does not cool better than Pot-in-pot refrigerator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16017" LastEditorUserId="16017" LastEditDate="2016-11-03T21:51:16.817" LastActivityDate="2016-11-03T21:51:16.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14421" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10660" CreationDate="2016-11-04T23:01:32.727" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A bit of a late answer but after researching this a tad myself I may have a bit of relevant data and conjecture to contribute in the case that anyone may see this topic as well and desire a way to rid their cutlery of the metallic taste. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found an article in a similar discussion online: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ttl.fi/en/publications/Electronic_publications/Documents/Stainless_steel.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.ttl.fi/en/publications/Electronic_publications/Documents/Stainless_steel.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On page 21 it references how chromium and nickel can leach out of stainless steel and mentions that the amount will decrease after each use. I believe if this is true the cutlery at your work may have been fairly new and will lose that taste over time once it is used washed and so on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Applying what I know of chemistry you may be able to speed up that process if you apply heat to speed the reaction or use acids to help strip away surface impurities faster. I have yet to try this, but if anyone feels like running an experiment try soaking the cutlery for a day or two in a mild acid such as vinegar or soda or submerge it in water and let it boil for a decent while, wash it, and then see if there is a noticeable change in the bad taste. It might not be a quick enough fix you could use at work during lunch break, but could help anyone who bought cutlery and can not stand the metallic taste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18335" LastActivityDate="2016-11-04T23:01:32.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14422" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14428" CreationDate="2016-11-06T01:15:21.707" Score="4" ViewCount="2161" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was running, and i must have zoned out, because the next thing i knew, I had ran into a sand pit. It had just rained the other day,so the sand was really muddy, and now they are covered in dried mud/sand. I tried scrubbing it off with a wet towel, but it just wouldn't come off. Do you guys (and gals) have any suggestions on how to clean the shoes? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dQI0Tm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dQI0Tm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/feOAN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/feOANm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=93354126&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=93354126&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17822" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-11-06T10:29:17.233" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:23:28.647" Title="Remove wet sand and mud from shoes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14422" CreationDate="2016-11-06T01:48:06.237" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hose with a nozzle.  Flush it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PdibX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PdibXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T08:23:28.647" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:23:28.647" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14424" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="138" CreationDate="2016-11-06T03:36:39.450" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just use the bottom of a lollipop stick. You have to do it quickly and dip it in water though, because it's pretty flammable&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18350" LastActivityDate="2016-11-06T03:36:39.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14425" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2016-11-06T20:57:09.980" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I was a kid, I had a friend whose mum used to spread the gel from the aloe vera plant (really bitter) on his fingers to stop him from biting. It's edible from what I've read. Try that maybe? Hopefully you don't get used to the taste. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3n391.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3n391.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18359" LastActivityDate="2016-11-06T20:57:09.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2016-11-07T13:25:58.533" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I'm in the produce section, I touch a piece of wet produce to moisten my finger tips and open the produce bag. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I'm checking out, I either touch some moist produce in my cart, or hold a small section of the bag opening area taunt and wiggle it back and forth until that section becomes separated. I then blow on it; creating a small opening to work with. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have also used the &quot;pull the handles apart&quot; method. If I cannot get the bag open, I go for the paper bags.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18365" LastEditorUserId="7247" LastEditDate="2016-11-11T23:52:40.287" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T23:52:40.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14428" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14422" CreationDate="2016-11-07T18:25:00.617" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let them dry. Rubbing the wet sand just grinds it into the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then bang them repeatedly on your front steps (outdoors, the sand will fly everywhere).  Also bang them upside down to get the sand out from inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To be extra thorough you can unlace them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: often run and hike in mud.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9683" LastActivityDate="2016-11-07T18:25:00.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2016-11-09T10:17:16.373" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just use about 1/4&quot; thick of foam from appliances, cut out a shape to fit your toilet seat. Remove and hang it up after each use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YLUIl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YLUIlm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18381" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-02-20T08:51:20.527" LastActivityDate="2018-02-20T08:51:20.527" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14358" CreationDate="2016-11-09T15:49:07.317" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I agree with @Ron that you need to seal the wall to prevent further smoke infiltration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But you already have a noticeable odor - in order to do something about that, you need to do 2 things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Air out the space.  Leave the garage door open as much as possible.  If there's a way to run a fan so it pushes air through and out the garage, do so - open a window in the house, open the garage door, put a box fan in the door between the garage and the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Clean and deodorize what's in the garage.  The inside of your car, anything you store in the garage, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17618" LastActivityDate="2016-11-09T15:49:07.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14436" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-09T15:50:11.667" Score="2" ViewCount="3721" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are lots of tutorials to clean white earphone wires but those are made of rubber or plastic. How should a cloth-wire earphone be cleaned without damaging it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ne9fz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ne9fzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;example below&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18384" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T08:22:20.937" LastActivityDate="2019-04-01T00:13:59.670" Title="How to clean cloth-wire earphones?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14438" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14388" CreationDate="2016-11-09T23:36:10.430" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've rubbed something slightly abrasive over the paper, such as another piece of paper, to roughen up the surface with  much success in the past.  Whether I was 'curing' the problem, who knows, but my crappy ball point pen did indeed write on that surface when done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9536" LastActivityDate="2016-11-09T23:36:10.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2016-11-10T02:29:04.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a rounded spoon of peanut butter and swallow it all down.  Don't rush the process as the consistency is quite thick.  Do this multiple times ( I usually do it twice with large tea spoons ) and you will generally get great results. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's been my go to for hiccups for years now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13788" LastActivityDate="2016-11-10T02:29:04.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14440" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14441" CreationDate="2016-11-10T03:15:36.347" Score="0" ViewCount="207" Body="&lt;p&gt;I went to open the trunk of a friends car and accidentally grabbed the license plate and bent it up. Its still legible, but stays bent at a noticeable angle now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a present I would like to replace it with one from the college we both go to. I can buy them at the bookstore, but I believe they come blank. The car is register in NY. How do you go about engraving the license plate with the car number legally? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I realize that I probably can't do it because it's not my car, but would like to pay for it. I look at the NY website for license plates, but they had no information on a plate not being directly issued by the state. Does that mean you can't have them in New York?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18386" LastActivityDate="2016-11-10T12:41:46.500" Title="Want to replace a friends license plate" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14441" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14440" CreationDate="2016-11-10T03:20:17.523" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can't make your own license plate. You can order a replacement plate, or switch to a vanity plate, but only for your own car. You could try to do it for your friend, and pay, but you would have to pretend you were your friend, it would probably be delivered to your friend's house, and you might be committing some sort of fraud.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7247" LastActivityDate="2016-11-10T03:20:17.523" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14440" CreationDate="2016-11-10T12:41:46.500" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;While you can't legally replace the damaged plate with a custom made one, or (most likely) order a replacement from New York aside from just paying your friend's cost to do so, it's most likely possible to straighten the existing plate enough that the damage won't be noticeable, because license plates are made of soft aluminum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, the plate needs to be off the car.  Then you can use basic tools (or even your hands) to take out the main bend and a hammer and punch on the back side to undo creasing at the embossed areas.  Be very careful not to damage the paint or reflective coating (do the punch work on a surface padded with a folded towel or similar), or the plate may become non-compliant with legal requirements and &lt;em&gt;force&lt;/em&gt; replacement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you try to do this, you'll want to make sure it's okay with your friend; taking the plate off his car without his permission might qualify as theft, leaving you in the position to wind up making plates for your own state (in prison).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-11-10T12:41:46.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2016-11-10T14:53:33.643" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hiccups &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiccups/basics/causes/con-20031471&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;can be caused by many reasons&lt;/a&gt; as other posters may say. One of them is &lt;em&gt;stress&lt;/em&gt;/&lt;em&gt;jitters&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had an extremely strong hiccup attack a few months ago, one that I am glad no one but me had the bad luck of watching. It would not stop by any means I found on the internet &lt;strong&gt;but&lt;/strong&gt; a very strange one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Watch closely the pointer of a clock for a period of one to two minutes, concentrating solely on the seconds pointer, trying to count how many hiccups you have.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The result is that you &lt;strong&gt;can't count more than 3 hiccups&lt;/strong&gt;, because they &lt;strong&gt;suddenly stop&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am pretty sure there is a scientific explanation of why this happens, but it did work for me, and for some other people. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Though &lt;a href=&quot;http://blogparacurioso.blogspot.com.br/2007/05/soluo-para-o-soluo.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;my source&lt;/a&gt; is only a blog, and it is in portuguese, it's where I got the tip, and some other users claimed this technique to work for them too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did it as a last resort, unbelieving that it would work, but it did. Later during the same day, the hiccups came back again, and I stop them by using the same technique, so it worked twice for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18363" LastEditorUserId="18363" LastEditDate="2016-11-10T15:00:55.707" LastActivityDate="2016-11-10T15:00:55.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14444" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14436" CreationDate="2016-11-10T17:29:20.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could gently dab the cloth part of the wire with a damp kitchen towel, and rub a little bit if there are stains/dirt. Otherwise, I don't know if there is much else you can do to clean them, particularly in terms of the wires...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18328" LastActivityDate="2016-11-10T17:29:20.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14445" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14226" CreationDate="2016-11-10T19:30:05.927" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;To increase the longevity of the water resistance, avoid using fabric softener in the wash or the drier with the item.  I got that tip from an insider at lululemon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18396" LastActivityDate="2016-11-10T19:30:05.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14446" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14486" CreationDate="2016-11-10T19:50:53.013" Score="2" ViewCount="233" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently got some new trainers (Adidas Neo) and oddly, the left shoe seems to have sprung a leak. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are no apparent holes in the sole (heck, I can't see any wear on them at all!) and its not coming in through the mesh toe covering, as its only the ball and heel of my foot that gets wet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The right shoe gets a little damp, but nowhere near as much as th left one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything I can do? I love these trainers and would love to be able to walk in mildly wet weather without worrying about wet feet! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18397" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T19:55:58.817" Title="New trainers - leaky sole!" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14448" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14378" CreationDate="2016-11-11T09:38:39.567" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Reasonable quality and intensity&quot; would not disturb your neighbors. &#xA;When you play your beautiful music through the walls it becomes noise!&#xA;You could try fiber egg cartons (if you like eggs), attach to the walls &#xA;with that poster tape that doesn't leave a residue (can't remember the name).&#xA;They have been used in radio and recording studios to reduce echo, not sure they would reduce high-volume low frequencies very well though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or buy a house with a basement... :&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18403" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T09:38:39.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14449" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14313" CreationDate="2016-11-11T09:48:47.913" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) in a spray bottle will kill roaches, spiders, etc., then it evaporates leaving no smell or residual poison. You would have to open the speakers and spray any bugs or eggs, but it would beat smelling bug spray! Probably don't want to spray the speaker material or foam.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18403" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T09:48:47.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14284" CreationDate="2016-11-11T09:54:35.613" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mix powdered sugar and Borax, pour it wherever you see them. They will take the stuff back to the nest. Even ants deserve a last meal!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18403" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T09:54:35.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14451" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14168" CreationDate="2016-11-11T10:05:49.210" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Orange hand cleaner (without pumice) from the auto parts store, walmart, etc. &#xA;Works on clothes, might work on your shoes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18403" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T10:05:49.210" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14452" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14113" CreationDate="2016-11-11T10:16:09.447" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I made a boot dryer with two tubes (pvc?), a coffee can, and a computer fan. &#xA;Wear your shoes/boots in the shower, then rinse well, drain for a while, stick the dryer in them overnight. No stinky! ('Til next time.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18403" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T10:16:09.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14454" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12001" CreationDate="2016-11-11T12:16:20.323" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try the &quot;nose pillow&quot; style instead of the mask, I found it more comfortable. You might get used to it quicker and stop removing it at night. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18403" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T12:16:20.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14455" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11982" CreationDate="2016-11-11T12:21:33.057" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We used to avoid seasickness by drinking half a beer before sailing, not sure&#xA;how practical that would be for your situation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18403" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T12:21:33.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14456" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11942" CreationDate="2016-11-11T12:25:01.437" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle works and the alcohol evaporates quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit:&#xA;Sorry, just realized this had a question!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bug spray would probably leave some residual poison,&#xA;rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol is pretty safe, meant for use on skin.&#xA;91% alcohol works better than 70-something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Outside or in the garage I have used automotive brake cleaner spray&#xA;on black widows, wasps, etc. Works fast! If you intend to collect the spider as a specimen be aware that the brake cleaner may remove the coloration of the &amp;quot;hourglass&amp;quot; marking on a black widow. Also might damage a little paint on your house. Big spiders can take several sprays of alcohol before they kick the bucket!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18403" LastEditorUserId="18403" LastEditDate="2020-10-01T00:30:57.537" LastActivityDate="2020-10-01T00:30:57.537" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14459" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14113" CreationDate="2016-11-11T14:58:53.140" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make sure that you get 2 pairs of shoes.  Use each one on alternate days. If you are using one pair then keep other pair open in sun for that day. For next day replace dry shoes with wet shoes. And keep them in sum. Andso on..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T14:58:53.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14460" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14411" CreationDate="2016-11-11T15:00:31.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;try to learn meditating, it helps us to be calm and harmony, it was hard at first, but if you really make a habit out of it, i think that is the solution that you need&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18407" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T15:00:31.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14461" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11942" CreationDate="2016-11-11T16:58:23.203" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;All you need is a glass or cup and a piece of paper.  Trap the spider in the glass against the wall, then slide the paper between the wall and the lip of the glass, fully covering the mouth of the glass.  Place your hand over the paper to keep the glass sealed, then dispose of the spider in whichever way you wish.  Down the toilet, out the door, you choose!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18408" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T16:58:23.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2016-11-11T20:51:48.790" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;With the cap off, tip it slowly while looking in the neck.  The farther you have to tip in order to see the liquid, the less the bottle contains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17618" LastActivityDate="2016-11-11T20:51:48.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14465" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2016-11-12T09:21:31.237" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Now then. This answer also has side benefits. Get all your partner's family round for a big roast dinner, then afterwards do all the washing up. Tends to get rid of the garlic smell but also (beside swimming is the best way to get any dirt or from under your nails. Added bonus : mucho brownie points. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12933" LastActivityDate="2016-11-12T09:21:31.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14466" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2016-11-13T04:43:02.300" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I actually slide a single piece of folded tissue between my frames and my head. works great, and I don't have to have a loose headset.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18426" LastActivityDate="2016-11-13T04:43:02.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14467" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11942" CreationDate="2016-11-13T05:39:14.960" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;They're probably clover mites. They are usually found outdoors, eating plants. They also hang out in grass. &lt;em&gt;New edit&lt;/em&gt; I re-read this and realized I didn't really answer your question. These little buggers are pretty resistant to most pesticides (pesticides are bad anyway), but you get them off plants by spraying with dishwashing liquid mixed with water, or hot sauce and water, or essential oils and water. Someone mentioned spraying them with alcohol, so you could go with that. It sounds like you have a lot of them, so you'd have to spray a lot. Also, you can prevent them from getting in your house by caulking, sealing, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18427" LastEditorUserId="18427" LastEditDate="2016-11-13T07:23:21.577" LastActivityDate="2016-11-13T07:23:21.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14468" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14436" CreationDate="2016-11-13T06:47:46.963" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Because wiring is involved (though it's a very low voltage), you may want to head over to the Electrical Engineering board; they're very helpful. Okay, this is what &lt;em&gt;I&lt;/em&gt; would do... Use a black permanent marker to color the cloth part. Use one of the big ones, because it will be much easier, and faster, and you'll probably have to go over it to catch the missed spots. A permanent marker dries very quickly, so don't &quot;soak&quot; the cloth, better to let it dry. I've done this on clothing, like jeans, that have accidentally been splashed by bleach. I'm not sure what kind of wiring runs through the cloth covering (maybe loose, most likely covered in plastic), but it shouldn't hurt them. Again, check with the EE people if you're uncomfortable with this. As far as where the wire meets the white plastic, you could put tape over that part, though the absorbancy of the cloth will probably make the marker migrate just to that point, when you get closer to the ends. This looks like nylon cord, which I've &quot;markered&quot; to use for wrapping gifts. The cord looks fine to me, so I probably wouldn't do anything. If I did color it, it would be in purple, because I'm from New Orleans, and we're crazy down here. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18427" LastActivityDate="2016-11-13T06:47:46.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14446" CreationDate="2016-11-13T22:00:03.273" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the short term, you can use sealskinz waterproof socks. It might be worth it to try to determine if it is indeed the sole or perhaps the upper. I would start with a plastic bag to block water passing through the insole. If your sock gets wet, your problem is the upper; if it stays dry while the insole gets get wet - you guessed it - it's the sole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2781" LastActivityDate="2016-11-13T22:00:03.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14470" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14483" CreationDate="2016-11-14T02:46:19.857" Score="4" ViewCount="262" Body="&lt;p&gt;Background: I often shallow-fry my food with high heat and a fair amount of oil. This means oil gets all over the stove and neighbouring walls. A good thing that I do (and worth sharing with everyone) is that I cover these walls with cling film. Remove and replace: really easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything similar that I can do which can do a similar job for my gas stove including the metal grills/frames?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I'm not looking for answers like use less oil or use a lid on my pans, I do this sometimes, and it doesn't compliment the style of cooking at other times).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18435" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:21:40.150" Title="Is there any hack I can use to prevent having to clean my gas stove so often?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14472" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-14T10:55:51.463" Score="2" ViewCount="309" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to be having a eye problem and went to a eye doctor who helped me get drugs to use and new glasses. I was okay and kept improving even after I lost the glasses a year later. Its now 6 years later and still no much problem with my eyes though I use my laptop for a long time. I keep a good distance and angle when on my laptop.&#xA;However sometimes I feel like scratching the eyes or rather the area around them. It feels sweet and nice doing that since it is a relaxing feeling. I have heard that its dangerous to do that all the time so I usually wash my face and it relieves me. How can I avoid this habit of feeling like scratching my eyes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18438" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T10:48:08.190" Title="How to stop scratching my eyes" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;eyesight&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14473" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14472" CreationDate="2016-11-14T14:57:35.680" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I would still suggest that you see a doctor for professional advice on the issue&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bathe the area in warm or cold water - I sometimes get really itchy eyes so opt for putting them under running cold water to try and relieve some of the irritation. Experiment with both cold and warm water to see what works for you best&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cover the area - If you are unable to stop the urge to scratch, then you can just employ a physical barrier to completely stop you from being able to scratch. Unless of course you just remove said barrier to get the itchy goodness but then you must really love to scratch&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put pressure on it - Sometimes I just find the most simple thing is to put a deal of pressure on it either by sitting on (if possible) or laying on it. This is usually the most effective for me personally so it might work for you too.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18438" LastActivityDate="2016-11-14T14:57:35.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14474" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-11-14T16:25:31.527" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-11-14T16:25:31.527" LastActivityDate="2016-11-14T16:25:31.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14475" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-11-14T16:25:31.527" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to liquids.  Including their use, containment, transport or spillage." OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2016-11-15T21:11:26.473" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T21:11:26.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14476" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-15T05:47:26.860" Score="6" ViewCount="644" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a tendency of biting skin around my finger nails that looks like it is going to come off. This skin sometimes looks like it wants to peel off, especially after doing manual work. I noticed that when I have a disturbing thought or when I am bored I put my finger between my teeth and cut my skin which then peels off leaving my finger with a wound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18438" LastEditorUserId="18530" LastEditDate="2016-11-21T10:09:31.183" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T19:39:18.107" Title="How can I avoid peeling my hangnails?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14477" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14479" CreationDate="2016-11-15T10:37:23.787" Score="79" ViewCount="21398" Body="&lt;p&gt;While cleaning up my room with a broomstick, I use the dustpan to collect dust and garbage, but those last lines of dust don't go into the dustpan. That's why I have to leave it there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I get the last lines of dust into the dustpan?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10300" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2016-11-19T04:39:53.713" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:14:32.157" Title="How do I get the last lines of dust into the dustpan?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14478" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14472" CreationDate="2016-11-15T10:48:08.190" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently received a diagnosis of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratoconus&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Keratoconus&lt;/a&gt; after a visit to the opticians caused the automated machines to return a reading far from my actual prescription.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On visiting the consultant, he checked the inside of my eyelids and noticed a redness that indicated an allergic inflammation which causes my to regularly rub my eyes.  The mechanical action of my rubbing my eyes over a number of years is what he believes has led to the shape of my cornea to change.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;He prescribed me some eyedrops which are intended to prevent the allergic reaction of the inside of my eyelids which in turn reduces my need to rub my eyes.  It's early days yet and I have an appointment in summer 2017 to assess how successful this has been but it may very well be that you are suffering from something similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your vision is too important to mess about with so I'd be inclined to suggest you speak to an optician about this as a priority.  It could very well be nothing but it's worth getting checked out ASAP.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T10:48:08.190" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14479" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14477" CreationDate="2016-11-15T11:29:38.723" Score="110" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just keep sweeping the remaining line into the dustpan. It'll shrink more and more each time you sweep it, until in the end there's nothing left of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It also helps to change the angle of sweeping each time; that way, what was a long line becomes a shorter line relative to the new angle of direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e8iNb.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e8iNbm.png&quot; alt=&quot;picture&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11190" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T08:13:59.950" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:13:59.950" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14481" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14477" CreationDate="2016-11-15T13:43:09.323" Score="54" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a widely known lifehack. Use masking tape - just tape the front of the dustpan to the floor. It should cover the gap between the floor and your dustpan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ziefz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ziefzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;A dustpan taped to the floor.&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(Image taken from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reddit.com/r/lifehacks/comments/28z8vw/this_solved_one_of_the_more_infuriating_problems/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this Reddit thread&lt;/a&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2891" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T08:14:32.157" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:14:32.157" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14482" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14470" CreationDate="2016-11-15T14:07:42.757" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not really a hack but effective. A splatter guard does not prevent shallow-fry of food with high heat and a fair amount of oil.  Water moiture can still escape and most of the fat splatters are caught.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W1Xkn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W1Xknm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also a cone silicone product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T08:21:40.150" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:21:40.150" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14483" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14470" CreationDate="2016-11-15T15:33:50.647" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some people use aluminium foil to cover the gas stove. This way, you can remove it every 7-15 days and you won't have to clean that much. It might be a bit tricky to put the foil the first times, but it gets easier with time and practice&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18454" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T15:33:50.647" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14486" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14446" CreationDate="2016-11-15T16:13:42.450" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The correct answer is to take them back for a refund. They're unfit for the purpose for which they were sold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that, contact the manufacture and get them to repair / replace the shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anything else you do to fix the problem is likely to make it impossible to return them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2818" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T16:13:42.450" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14487" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1690" CreationDate="2016-11-15T16:21:02.647" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't believe that nobody has posted this yet...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, one thing I've been told is to not pull sticky notes upwards or sideways. Doing so causes them to bend, which allows grime to get between the sticky surface and whatever surface it's attached to. That obviously reduces its ability to stick to a surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead, prepare the note (write or draw whatever you want on it) first, then &lt;strong&gt;lift it slightly from the bottom (the edge opposite to the sticky edge), &lt;em&gt;place a finger underneath it to hold the remaining ones in place, and pull straight toward you&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt; Place it flat against the surface you want it to adhere to (after cleaning the surface, if necessary), and gently flatten it against the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that is not sufficient, while this latter is admittedly not a life hack, you should consider purchasing &quot;super-sticky&quot; sticky notes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2429" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T16:21:02.647" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14488" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14494" CreationDate="2016-11-15T18:31:05.903" Score="3" ViewCount="2644" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Does boiling tap water make it potable&lt;/strong&gt;? &lt;strong&gt;If not, are there other ways (lifehacks) to make it potable without a filter&lt;/strong&gt;? I saw a related &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/8062/how-to-get-rid-of-tap-water-taste&quot;&gt;question&lt;/a&gt; here on lifehacks, but it only adresses the taste, &lt;em&gt;the answer did not specify if the boiled tap water would then be potable, risk-free to be drunk&lt;/em&gt;.&#xA;I use this boiler, in case it helps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S5NUS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S5NUSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;water boiler&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18452" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T08:12:28.173" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:12:28.173" Title="Does boiling tap water make it potable?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14489" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14488" CreationDate="2016-11-15T18:52:00.020" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not a biochemist or anything, but as far as I know, boiling water will kill any biological contaminants. There can still be remnants or byproducts from them left in the water though, in addition to chemicals, heavy metals, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should filter first, then boil, if you can.  Ideally, distill it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a general rule though, tap water should already be considered &quot;potable&quot; to begin with.  If your town/city has put you under a boiling notice, then the boiling should suffice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6714" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T18:52:00.020" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14490" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14488" CreationDate="2016-11-15T18:53:07.577" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes and no.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Boiling water for a minimum time (I recall it as ten minutes, but I could be wrong) will destroy any biological pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites) in the water, but will not make the water chemically safe if it wasn't before boiling.  If you suspect your water is contaminated with toxic chemicals (lead, cadmium, perchlorates, petroleum seepage, etc.) you should use a suitable filtration system to remove the toxins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may &lt;em&gt;also&lt;/em&gt; want to boil the water if there's reason to suspect bioharzards, but most high quality filters will remove bacteria and parasites as well as dissolved chemicals.  Read the labels to be sure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T18:53:07.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14477" CreationDate="2016-11-15T19:00:55.473" Score="29" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a hand held vac on the small particles of dust that won't sweep up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My mother always dampened a paper towel and wiped up the dust that way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either is logical and works perfectly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18461" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2016-11-15T21:11:31.380" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T21:11:31.380" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14492" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2016-11-15T19:29:22.623" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest way to safely trim your fingernails without nail clippers is to use your eye teeth, fingers, and a rough surface.  While it sounds odd, this is how I have trimmed my finger nails for most of my life.  I do not do this for my toe nails.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note that I leave a 2mm white section even when my nails are trimmed and trim them when then are around 5mm in length.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use my eye teeth (sorry canines) to pierce the nail on the side closest to the thumb.  I then use the thumb and index finger of the other hand to tear the nail off.  Due to the way nails grow, the tear naturally follows the same curved line parallel to the pink part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The resulting &quot;cut&quot; can have two issues: it can show a thinner paper like remnant or the &quot;cut&quot; is slightly rough (but has none of the sharp points I get when I use nail clippers on my smaller toes). Both of these wear off with normal use.  In grade school, I used to smooth them by drawing them against the edge of the thumb nail on the same hand. In college, I used a granite rock the same way. Now I use a nail file (doesn't feel good but works better).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know how well this will work for other people.  My nails are abnormally healthy, even, and thick and I have been doing this for a very long time. I do this in private (or more likely alone in my car) and don't tell people. Nevertheless, the end result have been complimented many times. I've been accused of getting manicures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18462" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T19:29:22.623" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14493" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14477" CreationDate="2016-11-15T20:02:57.833" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Modern dustpans have evolved a compliant rubber lip that already assists with this task.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a feathered bristle brush with light downward pressure also moves the dust sideways over the lip instead of down and under the lip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bristle type I mean is illustrated in this &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.carcarez.com/2-Bristle-9-Short-Handle-Wheel-Body-Soft-Brush-p/bsgrey.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;car washing brush&lt;/a&gt; but common these days on those sold with dustpans as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T20:02:57.833" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14494" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14488" CreationDate="2016-11-15T20:28:18.730" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;OK, I'm going to go out on a limb here...&lt;br&gt;&#xA;To answer the question &lt;em&gt;directly&lt;/em&gt;, the answer is an emphatic &lt;strong&gt;No&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there is something 'wrong' with the water to start with, then simple boiling in a kettle will not 'fix' it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; fix:-  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Chemical contamination in any way, shape or form.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Biological contamination - though it will kill a lot of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiling#For_making_water_potable&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;biological contamination&lt;/a&gt; it is not 100% certain.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can improve your chances by many methods, but not with only a kettle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having said that,  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if the water came straight from the tap in pretty much any &quot;developed&quot; country, then it's potable right out of the tap.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if it came from a well, stream or lake, then you cannot guarantee it to be potable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Processes to 'clean' water, but require more than just a kettle:-&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterilization_(microbiology)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sterilisation&lt;/a&gt; does not remove chemical contamination&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distillation&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Distillation&lt;/a&gt; can remove some, but not all contaminants.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Anything that will boil off at a lower temperature than the water will move across with it, unless you have a fractional still [far too much to explain here, but &lt;a href=&quot;http://chemistry.about.com/od/waterchemistry/fl/How-To-Make-Distilled-Water.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;some general info&lt;/a&gt;].&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_osmosis#Drinking_water_purification&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Reverse Osmosis&lt;/a&gt; - allowing 'pure' water to pass through a semi-permeable membrane; a very complex process not normally done as a single stage, but also employing additional chemical &amp;amp;/or bacterial filtration.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2016-11-16T19:49:43.773" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T19:49:43.773" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14495" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14488" CreationDate="2016-11-15T20:43:55.563" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;From this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/water-treatment-backcountry.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;link to REI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Boiling is not going to remove heavy metals or other toxic chemicals but a filter is also not effective against most heavy metals or toxic chemicals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Your stove, fuel and a pot are an effective treatment system to combat&#xA;  the full spectrum of biological pathogens. Bring water to a rolling&#xA;  boil for 1 minute; if you’re above 6,500 feet, boil it for 3 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Pros:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The only additional supply you need to pack along is extra fuel. Murky&#xA;  water doesn’t impair effectiveness. Serves as a readily available&#xA;  backup method in case your main filter breaks. Cons:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Time and effort required to bring water to a boil. Wait time for the&#xA;  water to cool. If it’s your primary treatment method, you need to pack&#xA;  an extra fuel container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T20:43:55.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14496" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-15T22:25:04.007" Score="2" ViewCount="1651" Body="&lt;p&gt;My house has finished concrete floors. My husband had put a chainsaw on the floor and it made an oil stain that I haven't been able to get up. What can I use to get the oil stain out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18467" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2016-11-15T23:46:58.380" LastActivityDate="2019-04-26T02:54:45.087" Title="Cleaning oil spill on a concrete floor" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;cement&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14496" CreationDate="2016-11-15T22:33:01.067" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use an absorbent such as oil-dri&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Kitty litter is a decent absorbent  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And over time it will evaporate  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="15377" LastEditDate="2016-11-22T16:52:00.920" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T16:52:00.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14477" CreationDate="2016-11-15T23:14:49.433" Score="86" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just blow it back around the floor and pretend it never happened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a rug is available, traditionally you would sweep it under the rug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Explanation: if it's not enough dust to sweep up it's not enough to care about.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have any citations for this. It's a technique I came up with myself and I haven't documented it anywhere else. Maybe someone else has covered it, I can update if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11219" LastEditorUserId="11219" LastEditDate="2016-11-17T02:38:09.893" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T02:38:09.893" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14476" CreationDate="2016-11-15T23:52:52.893" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0000YUXI0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;foul-tasting materials&lt;/a&gt; that can be applied to the nails to remind you to keep your hands from your mouth, or wear gloves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if it's just while you're home alone, wearing of gloves is a reminder that will help you to break the habit. BTW, I had a similar issue, but after a hand injury required bandages for a week, my bad habit was broken.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2016-11-15T23:52:52.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14500" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14477" CreationDate="2016-11-16T00:53:08.830" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;move the dustpan backwards when sweeping the last few bits into it. I've done this for years and it helps greatly. 2-3 of those usually gets it all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10324" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T00:53:08.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14476" CreationDate="2016-11-16T02:18:35.260" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try maintaining your skin too. Keep a 99 cent nail file on hand that you can use on callouses or rough skin near your cuticle. If you start picking, biting, etc. consciously smooth your skin with the file.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11219" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T02:18:35.260" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14502" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14488" CreationDate="2016-11-16T05:19:47.143" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've read that just boiling at atmospheric pressure is not sufficient to kill all bacteria - that's why we use pressure canners to raise the temperature of boiling enough that the canned food will not spoil.  Boiling at atmospheric pressure seems likely to kill MOST of the bacteria, though, and therefore make spoiling much slower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18477" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T05:19:47.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14476" CreationDate="2016-11-16T05:51:35.927" Score="4" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the skin is going to come off, it's definitely going to come off. Let it hold you for some more time. Forcing it to peel off definitely hurts the skin surrounding it. And also, biting our finger skin is unsafe as it may have numerous germs. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Skin near our fingers are stressed when we do a lot of manual work, which partially blocks blood flow. One thing which helps me overcome biting skin near nails is to apply lubricants like oil or lotion.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am a drummer and I face the situation quite often. Using oil or moisturising creams to keep the skin active is what I follow and it really helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18478" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T05:51:35.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14422" CreationDate="2016-11-16T07:57:05.960" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on your shoes, but if it's mostly soft fabrics like plenty of sneakers; you can just throw them in the washing machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let dry for couple of days, should be good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18482" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T07:57:05.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14505" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-16T08:40:20.717" Score="1" ViewCount="48099" Body="&lt;p&gt;For weeks, I had the issue of my phone not charging as soon as I plugged in the lightning cable. I suspect it could be because of dirt that has accumulated over the years. How do I safely clean the charging port of my phone? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not want to damage any parts. I live in Germany. So would prefer to hear about any extra equipments (if required) that can be purchased easily and at affordable prices in Germany. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things that I have tried already is to use a tooth pick to remove dust/lint. However, on closer inspection, I see that dust has sort of accumulated on the walls of the inside of the charger. It looks a bit sticky as well. So, I am not sure how to go about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, I would like to know how to protect the charging port from dust accumulation. Suggestions particular to iPhone 6 would be welcome. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18220" LastActivityDate="2018-03-29T21:25:09.383" Title="How to clean the charging port of iPhone 6?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14507" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-16T10:15:45.510" Score="0" ViewCount="163" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ever since I started university, my bed time has become later and later to the point that 3-4am is my norm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I am about to be on university break, is there an easy way to restore my sleeping habits to normal (around 10-11 pm).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18486" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T11:37:32.853" Title="How do I fix poor sleeping habits?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-11-17T01:22:56.707" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14508" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-16T10:45:47.690" Score="2" ViewCount="980" Body="&lt;p&gt;My ears are really itchy and there are not any cotton buds at home. I was vaguely advised to use the bottom end of my pen to scratch it, but that seems dangerous. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So are there any household substitutes to cotton buds that I can use to scratch my ears?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17953" LastEditorUserId="18530" LastEditDate="2016-11-17T19:15:15.463" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T19:49:54.847" Title="What household substitutes are there for cotton buds?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14507" CreationDate="2016-11-16T11:37:32.853" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find staying up for 30-35 hours will help reset my body clock. I would not sleep one night then go to sleep a few hours before the time I want to reset my sleep time to. This then allows me to wake at a normal time and then sleep at a normal time again&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T11:37:32.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14510" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14505" CreationDate="2016-11-16T12:27:54.523" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I normally clean charging ports using a straightened paper clip (best results with classic metal ones that do not have a plastic paint cover). I found they scratch the inside of a port much more effectively than toothpicks (resulting in dragging more of the stuff out).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More resistant/stuck lint can be removed if you can bend the last few mm of the clip with pliers a bit. If you have problems with bending a clip, try a sewing pin instead. They're thinner and more easily bendable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, turn off the phone (remove battery if possible) to make sure you don't short-circuit anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18489" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T12:27:54.523" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14511" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14508" CreationDate="2016-11-16T12:38:20.440" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unwind a paper clip. Bend it in half - the point is to get a loop that's much narrower than an original clip. If a paper clip is not available, try any other wire of similar hardness and thickness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wrap the bent end with regular cotton wool (if not available, substitute with a piece of soft toilet paper or paper hand towel).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Two things to be &lt;strong&gt;careful&lt;/strong&gt; of:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The wrapper material should be in one piece (best to try and hold a small scrap of it with one finger while cleaning) to make sure no piece of it stays inside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Operate carefully with this improvised device so that you don't injure the ear canal.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18489" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T12:38:20.440" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14488" CreationDate="2016-11-16T13:24:31.923" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is already drinking water, then chemically nothing needs doing to it as storing water wont affect it chemically. (assuming you are using glass or food safe plastic bottles.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Biologically, it depends on how long you want to store it for. If you want to store it for a few days, it should still be fine straight from the tap assuming that you are using a sterile bottle as any contamination will take time to grow. Any more than that I would treat the water after storage as you can not produce water bottled at home without any contamination.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you store the water in a cool and dark location this will decrease growth of any contaminants. Additionally the dark will reduce the degradation of plastic bottles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T13:24:31.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14513" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14508" CreationDate="2016-11-16T18:37:06.330" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I start with a facial tissue (Kleenex). I fold on corner over about half an inch, and then twist / roll that whole corner to a point. It doesn't damage your ear, there's nothing to get left behind, and it does a pretty good job of gently scratching your itch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T18:37:06.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14514" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14505" CreationDate="2016-11-16T21:53:24.180" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to use compressed air and a tiny brush that came with an electric beard trimmer.  The brush is normally used to  to clean the shave head but it scrubs well in the usb ports too.  I'm sure an old toothbrush would work just as well&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the little brush to knock loose dirt and grime then use the compressed air to blast it out!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18503" LastActivityDate="2016-11-16T21:53:24.180" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14515" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7477" CreationDate="2016-11-17T01:36:56.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This method takes about 20 minutes daily, if it's worth that to you. You can line a small tupperware container (or any other small container with a lid) with cheesecloth or similar. Each day, start a new one, with the desired amount of seeds for your needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Twice a day, take them to the sink, open the containers (individually of course), and lift out the contents in the cheesecloth by the 4 corners, for rinsing. Rinse the container too. Then place them inside with just enough water that they remain damp, and replace the lid. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do this in the morning and evening (handy if you work during the day), and have them sit on a counter (for green sprouts) or in the dark, like under the sink (for blanched sprouts).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To streamline the system, you could invest in making or buying pouches of similar light material as cheesecloth. this will make lifting the seeds/sprouts easier, and also the transportation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T01:36:56.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14477" CreationDate="2016-11-17T01:42:19.287" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A sheet of paper can serve as a makeshift dustpan. Hold it in the middle on one of the long sides, giving it a slight crease with your thumb. When applied with gentle pressure, and at a rather steep angle, the leading edge should hold true to the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No other technique using a broom can get more dust into the 'pan' and less into the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2866" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T01:42:19.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1658" CreationDate="2016-11-17T02:55:09.113" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Often, lifting up the door and pushing toward the hinges keeps the hinges from squeaking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18512" LastEditorUserId="7247" LastEditDate="2016-11-17T23:38:44.893" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T23:38:44.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14519" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14477" CreationDate="2016-11-17T11:02:04.833" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a computer guy, I realized that the remaining dust is an exponential problem. This realization would have been bad for a mathematician: It means that true cleanliness can only ever be approached, never reached. Alas, I am an engineer, and for me exponential decay is very good news. It means that I can get the amount down a lot with just a little persistence; and where a  mathematician only has an infinite featureless floor, I have djechlin's carpet which will take care of the rounding errors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The underlying observation was that even versus the end of the &quot;shoveling-into-the-dust-pan-process&quot;, each sweep &lt;em&gt;does&lt;/em&gt; move a certain fraction of the dust into the dust pan, which is of course the reason for exponential reduction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an engineer I'm bound to link practice and math. On the practical side, the removed fraction can be increased by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Moving the dust pan an inch or two backward each time to expose any dust that got under the lip before, and to give the dust space to &quot;jump up&quot; a bit into the pan;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;tilting the pan forward a little so that the rubber lip is nestled better against the floor, leaving a smaller gap for dust to go into;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;sweeping in a more &quot;upward&quot; movement, rolling the hand brush around its handle axis.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this fashion I sweep half a dozen or a dozen times in quick succession, each time moving the pan back a little, each time catching another fraction of the remaining dust. The operation only takes a few seconds and needs maybe one or two feet of space. Because my floor is not featureless I can take advantage of seams and gaps where they are available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the math side of engineering we can estimate the remaining amount of dust after n sweeps: Even if each sweep only removes 20% of the dust, i.e. 80% of the dust remain, then each three sweeps halve the remaining dust; 12 sweeps reduce it exponentially to 0.8^12 = 0.06, or 6%. That is often good enough to move on to djechlin's strategy ;-).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10532" LastEditorUserId="10532" LastEditDate="2016-11-22T15:12:07.213" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T15:12:07.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14520" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14358" CreationDate="2016-11-17T12:01:43.403" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple way to make smoke smell disappear:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a wet towel, not too wet. Towel of this kind would be sufficient.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NQ3Fj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NQ3Fjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Towel&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wave it around the garage and car. It will absorb all the smoke smell.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After that you can use room freshener/perfume, which is optional though.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10300" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T09:28:01.530" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T09:28:01.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1658" CreationDate="2016-11-17T12:22:53.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a lipsalve aka chapstick on the hinges, push it into the gaps between the two hinge leaves with your fingers. It also works on swinging shower screens. Oil runs out, lipsalve just stays put.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T12:22:53.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14505" CreationDate="2016-11-17T15:26:24.707" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use blue tack to remove a lot of dirt. Just gently press it over the port and remove. Repeat this multiple times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't be tempted to jam the tack in to the port otherwise you'll end up with some stuck in there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18524" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T15:26:24.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14505" CreationDate="2016-11-17T18:49:20.430" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When my ports were dirty on my iPhone 6 I unfolded a paper clip and attached a little cotton to it from a cosmetic cotton ball. Then I took 100% isopropyl alcohol and dampened my cotton with it which I then used to pull residue from my port. If some of the stickier stuff doesn't come out right away you can leave the damp swab in there for a few minutes and it will start to absorb/degrade the residue making it easier to remove, just make sure you are using &lt;em&gt;100% isopropyl alcohol&lt;/em&gt; or you might damage your phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18530" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T18:49:20.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14524" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14496" CreationDate="2016-11-17T19:15:37.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could do what I do with oil spills in my garage by taking a match with a long stick and burning away the unwanted residue. However, do that with caution and ensure that you will not light anything else on fire while you are cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18530" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T19:15:37.537" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14226" CreationDate="2016-11-17T19:24:13.600" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually spray down my jackets with &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scotchgard-Outdoor-Water-Shield/19902070?action=product_interest&amp;amp;action_type=title&amp;amp;beacon_version=1.0.2&amp;amp;bucket_id=irsbucket017&amp;amp;client_guid=7b0602c8-3a3b-4b7b-8323-413bd0592a57&amp;amp;config_id=106&amp;amp;customer_id_enc&amp;amp;findingMethod=p13n&amp;amp;guid=7b0602c8-3a3b-4b7b-8323-413bd0592a57&amp;amp;item_id=19902070&amp;amp;parent_anchor_item_id=13281231&amp;amp;parent_item_id=13281231&amp;amp;placement_id=irs-106-m3&amp;amp;reporter=recommendations&amp;amp;source=new_site&amp;amp;strategy=PWBAB&amp;amp;visitor_id=fHXzgA2NyFNgaoPypn_hm4/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Outdoor Scotch Guard&quot;&gt;outdoor Scotch Guard&lt;/a&gt; after they start absorbing water and I do not have any problems repelling water for many wash cycles thereafter. I have used the regular stuff before such as Scotch Guard designed for clothing, but it does not work as well and typically cost the same as the outdoor version of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18530" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T19:24:13.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14526" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14508" CreationDate="2016-11-17T19:27:09.667" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would recommend getting in there with a twisted baby wipe. It might feel awkward, however judging by how good those wipes work by removing gunk from my pugs flaps and ears I don't see why you would not get the same success using wipes in yours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18530" LastActivityDate="2016-11-17T19:27:09.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14527" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14505" CreationDate="2016-11-17T21:48:54.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Had this problem as well recently. I simply took a dental floss stick -   one with a pointed end, and thus then the connection &quot;switched off&quot;. Is at the beginning perhaps a bit tricky. You should swap the stick from right to left and then again, in order to get all the dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have always tried again with compressed air cleaner, but has not really worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18536" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2016-11-18T02:36:15.870" LastActivityDate="2016-11-18T02:36:15.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14528" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14496" CreationDate="2016-11-18T03:37:11.547" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure how applicable this solution is to finished concrete (It depends on how polished your floor is I suppose), but an old solution can be found in this video.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPnmJItZVUE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPnmJItZVUE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Essentially, you take oil dry and spread it out over the stain, then you start to grind the absorbent into the concrete. In the video the guy used a brick, but I've always just put on my mowing shoes and went to town with my legs. In hindsight,  brick sounds easier, but then again, it may depend on how polished your floors are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2016-11-18T03:37:11.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14529" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14476" CreationDate="2016-11-18T07:02:40.713" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just keep thinking about all of the gross germs that live on your fingers when you start to bite them. Unless you like being sick, you will probably want to stop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18530" LastActivityDate="2016-11-18T07:02:40.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14530" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14505" CreationDate="2016-11-18T09:51:03.537" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I take a strip of transparent tape and make a tight loop with the sticky side out.  Then I jam it in the port, twist it around, and pull out the dust.  No worries about scratching the terminals inside.  Repeat as necessary.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually on my first attempt, the loop is too wide to fit in the port.  So I end up folding it in half.  That also gives it some stiffness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may seem smart, but what would be smarter (and what I am too lazy to do) is to find &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00UGO73Y6&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a way to cover up the Lightning port&lt;/a&gt; when you're not charging the phone.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18549" LastActivityDate="2016-11-18T09:51:03.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14388" CreationDate="2016-11-18T12:18:21.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried using another pen?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I own a SpacePen, which works on almost any surface in any conditions. &#xA;It's more expensive than a regular pen of course, but in certain situations this is a very useful tool.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spacepen.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.spacepen.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9772" LastActivityDate="2016-11-18T12:18:21.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14533" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14536" CreationDate="2016-11-18T13:04:27.857" Score="3" ViewCount="7871" Body="&lt;p&gt;My car-key broke off my key-ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZmamE.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZmamEm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Key fob with broken loop&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The small loop at bottom right of photo is broken.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I fashion some method of securely attaching this to a key-ring?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Followup to ErinGoBragh's comment:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strike&gt;The key (or more accurately the transmitter housing) can't easily be taken apart&lt;/strike&gt;, the battery is accessed by turning a screw to unlock a battery holder that slides out. &lt;strike&gt;I suspect the plastic is glued (or maybe solvent-welded) together.&lt;/strike&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/o3tTh.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/o3tThm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Fob with battery compartment open&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EbSQP.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EbSQPm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Fob with battery compartment open&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xAtWA.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xAtWAm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Fob with battery compartment open&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After ErinGoBragh's comment and Tetsujin's answer I dug around a bit more assertively ...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UA33k.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UA33km.png&quot; alt=&quot;Fob disassembled&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E66b7.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E66b7m.png&quot; alt=&quot;Fob disassembled&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h4txY.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h4txY.png&quot; alt=&quot;Broken loop component extracted&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe there is some way to make a replacement for this small loop with its cruciform anchor-foot?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll probably go with Tetsujin's answer and find a donor for the part. I did briefly ponder bending a paperclip or using sugru/polymorph/epoxy + a screw-eye. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1644" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-09-17T12:23:28.787" LastActivityDate="2018-09-17T12:23:28.787" Title="Fix a broken loop on a car key" Tags="&lt;repair&gt;&lt;keys&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14533" CreationDate="2016-11-18T15:29:31.410" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This happened to my thumb drive that I like to carry on my keychain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used &lt;strong&gt;Velcro strips&lt;/strong&gt; to affix it to my key fob.  Do you have something else on your keychain that you could attach the key to with Velcro?  If not, maybe you could add something flat to your keychain to stick the Velcro to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The adhesive on the Velcro is VERY tacky and the thumb drive has never even thought about coming off the key fob.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y9Egk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y9Egkm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T08:06:50.250" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:06:50.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14536" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14533" CreationDate="2016-11-18T16:19:22.303" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There should be a screw under the emblem - though idk how replaceable that loop is once you get in. It looks like just a small bent piece of metal with an angle at one end &amp;amp; the loop at the other...&lt;br&gt;&#xA;though as it's bent rather than cast it might just take solder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cvgeo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cvgeom.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;picture from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dhgate.com/product/new-3-buttons-for-alfa-romeo-gto-159-mito/231761724.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;dhgate.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can get 'blank' keys for 15 quid/bucks/shekels &amp;amp; just swap the guts over to the new one - &lt;a href=&quot;http://keys2u.co.uk/Alfa-Romeo?product_id=194&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;example&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or... looking at the lack of vital structure at that point, drill it &amp;amp; put a larger ring right through the entire case at approximately the point the loop hooked in; even leave the inner part of the loop for strength/wear resistance &amp;amp; file off the outer part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Late Edit:&lt;/em&gt; - I had another late idea - now you added further pics &amp;amp;  I've seen the loop isn't bent metal, but cast.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just thought about what I have attached to my own key-ring. It's purely decorative, meant as a joke, but might hint in the right direction. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A threaded 'eye' outside the housing, with two small square nuts inside, locked against each other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sorry the picture isn't great... it's a bit small &amp;amp; it's dark in my workroom right now ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2wjI0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2wjI0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T08:07:34.383" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:07:34.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14537" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14533" CreationDate="2016-11-18T19:58:35.880" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Looks like a GTO 159 key?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consider simply purchasing a new case and transferring the gubberns over from the old case.   Saves the risk of loosing your key again should the repaired one fail suddenly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An example case would be:   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-for-Alfa-Romeo-Mito-Giulietta-GTO-159-3-BUTTON-REMOTE-KEY-FOB-CASE-BLADE-/222306027717?hash=item33c278c8c5:g:i3AAAOSw44BYHaBd&amp;amp;vxp=mtr&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-for-Alfa-Romeo-Mito-Giulietta-GTO-159-3-BUTTON-REMOTE-KEY-FOB-CASE-BLADE-/222306027717?hash=item33c278c8c5:g:i3AAAOSw44BYHaBd&amp;amp;vxp=mtr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2016-11-18T19:58:35.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14533" CreationDate="2016-11-18T20:22:47.013" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you've already extracted the broken part, it would be best to replace it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I see 2 handy options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;1) Superglue and soda&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is pretty &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Baking-Soda-Reinforcing-Glue-Repair/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;simple&lt;/a&gt; - you pour some soda on damaged place, add a drop of super-glue above. It instantly goes pretty deep to the soda. After it's solidified, you file off excesses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Material is pretty sturdy (good enough for fixing plastic stuff), can take any form and can be done with household stuff (if you have superglue, which is pretty handy in itself). If you are fashioning replacement for the broken part (instead of mending it), you could also reinforce it with a loop of wire, but that is more of a trouble.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;2) Wire&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a pair of pliers and some wire you can fashion a replacement. On the upside, it would probably last more than plastic analog. However, that just means that wear would be transferred to its socket, which is plastic just as well (and several years down the road you'd have a glaring hole in that place). So if you go down that route I'd recommend adding some sort of soft washer - plastic, thin rubber, even cardboard or several layers of paper would do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to the same reason - wear transfer - while you &lt;em&gt;could&lt;/em&gt; use soldering iron to apply wire patch to the broken loop (if the material melts, not burns), that wouldn't last.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get yourself some wire roughly around 1mm. (remains of a sparkler, or coil from used notebook or whatever) Thinner or thicker would do just fine, as long as you're able to work with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a thin pencil, coil the wire tightly around it several times (coil should be as high as the loop, so 2-3mm), leaving several loose ends of couple cm at least. Pull the pencil out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, imagine you're tying a simple knot. Put one loose end of wire trough the loop. If you can, maybe do the same with another too. This is supposed to hold different turns of the coil together. Part of coil that is wrapped around is the part that will be facing outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, squeeze the coil with pliers. This will make it thin enough to pass through the hole in keychain's body. If you stick a match / toothpick / q-tip middle in the coil, you can make sure that you don't accidently squish it flat. Or simply use the corner of your pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you just have to spend some more wire on the part that would anchor the ex-coil inside the keychain, and don't forget some sort of soft washer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find your wire breaking after you bend and un-bend it in the same place several times - heat it red in lighter's flame, this sort of resets the metal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18564" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-11-18T20:22:47.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14539" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14540" CreationDate="2016-11-18T22:01:03.373" Score="3" ViewCount="2159" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a ball pen, nearly full (like 90%), but it is dry at the tip, and no ink will come out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I make the ink flow again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18573" LastEditorUserId="6586" LastEditDate="2016-11-19T02:09:11.483" LastActivityDate="2016-11-19T02:09:11.483" Title="How to make dry ball pen work again?" Tags="&lt;repair&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-11-19T02:11:28.057" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14540" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14539" CreationDate="2016-11-18T22:08:02.007" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have always just moistened the tip by licking it just a little and the making small circles on a piece of paper to get it rolling again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18400" LastActivityDate="2016-11-18T22:08:02.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14533" CreationDate="2016-11-19T01:06:25.293" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I wanted to avoid paying for a new case, I would probably try making a replacement for it from a cotter pin:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/voITT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/voITTm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Cotter pin&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can usually buy a whole bag/case of assorted sizes at the local hardware store for a few bucks, which is good because you'll probably want some extras -- I'd mess up at least twice before I found a shape that worked. You'll also need a couple pairs of pliers to bend it into shape, and something to cut it short with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It looks like you've got enough space to route a cotter pin replacement further inside the case, making it very unlikely to break or slip out. Just make sure you wrap the end(s) with some electrical tape, so it doesn't short out or scratch the circuit board. I would also consider adding a dab of super glue or hot glue to keep it from jiggling around (once you've tested that it fits, of course).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18577" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T08:06:38.917" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:06:38.917" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14542" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-19T16:03:44.527" Score="0" ViewCount="895" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do we write on a blackboard with chalk pieces? From personal experience, I tend to write too lightly at times due to which others can't even read what is written. And, if I write with a bit of more force then, the chalk breaks. So, How can we write with a chalk on a blackboard such that the writing is clear and legible?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt; (P.S.-I am not sure about the tags, feel free to edit them..) &lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15351" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:19:37.607" Title="How to write on a blackboard" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14542" CreationDate="2016-11-19T16:56:04.710" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not really a hack&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A chalk holder&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HXl7E.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HXl7Em.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Chalk in a holder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T08:19:37.607" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T08:19:37.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14544" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14542" CreationDate="2016-11-19T19:14:02.770" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most people use mere chalk pieces to write on a blackboard. If the chalk pieces are getting broken often, then either the chalk pieces are of not so good quality or the way you hold the chalk piece is not right. &#xA;Chalk pieces are made up of ionic salt which is light and easily breakable and that is why we use it for writing on a rough surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you hold the chalk piece at its centre while writing, the chalk piece is definitely going to break because of the torque acting on it. I would suggest holding the chalk piece just as how you hold a pen or pencil while writing on a notebook. But experienced people hold at its neck, I.e., few millimeters away from the tip which may help you apply more strength resulting darker font. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18478" LastEditorUserId="18478" LastEditDate="2016-11-21T10:28:16.490" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T10:28:16.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14545" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5649" CreationDate="2016-11-19T19:37:19.587" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;After 20 years of shoveling heavy wet snow here in Colorado, I have found one product that works great.&#xA;I used Amsoil auto and motorcycle and 4cycle oil for years, and Amsoil sells a product called &quot;Heavy Duty Metal Protector&quot; or MPHD. It is meant as a motorcycle chain lube, but it really works on all types of snow shovels. &#xA;It sprays on, and dries to a very durable wax like finish on metal and plastic shovels.&#xA;In the fall I bring all 3 of my snow shovels inside and clean and dry them. &#xA;I then spray a heavy coat of MPHD. In March, I may have to spray again lightly.&#xA;The oil sprays like the dupont spray wear off the first time I use them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18588" LastEditorUserId="7247" LastEditDate="2016-11-22T00:09:19.450" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T00:09:19.450" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14546" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14547" CreationDate="2016-11-19T20:22:10.970" Score="1" ViewCount="2644" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have inherited a large collection of silk ties. Unfortunately, they have developed a musty smell, I think from having been kept in a damp room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to go to the expense of taking the ties to the dry cleaners, and I've heard that using water will ruin the silk and may damage the lining. Is there another way to eliminate the smell?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2818" LastEditorUserId="2818" LastEditDate="2016-11-21T13:59:04.410" LastActivityDate="2020-01-23T23:52:51.907" Title="Remove Musty Smell from Silk Tie" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14546" CreationDate="2016-11-19T20:37:14.583" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;On a sunny dry day hang them outside &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-11-19T20:37:14.583" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14549" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-19T21:48:35.837" Score="1" ViewCount="839" Body="&lt;p&gt;My computer's cooling fans make a terrible noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please, could you give me some advice about how can I reduce that noise?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18592" LastEditorUserId="18556" LastEditDate="2016-11-20T02:22:03.067" LastActivityDate="2017-03-03T14:07:47.300" Title="How to reduce the noise from PC's fans?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="7" ClosedDate="2016-11-23T21:06:23.797" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14550" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14549" CreationDate="2016-11-19T23:07:02.460" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, check if the CPU usage is low. For that, press &lt;kbd&gt;Ctrl&lt;/kbd&gt;+&lt;kbd&gt;Shift&lt;/kbd&gt;+&lt;kbd&gt;Esc&lt;/kbd&gt; and open &lt;em&gt;Performance&lt;/em&gt; tab. You'll see a chart. Wait for a few minutes without using your PC (for instance without playing videos).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you see that the usage is high (25% or more), then something is using your CPU, which in turn leads to the fan noise. You'll then have to find what is using your machine and fixing it. IF you're unsure how to do it, &lt;a href=&quot;https://superuser.com/&quot;&gt;SuperUser&lt;/a&gt; may be of a great help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the usage stays low (1% to 5% with occasional short peaks at 50% is OK), then the problem is usually with the fan itself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this case, you have to clean the fan with the help of a vacuum cleaner. Carefully extract the dust from the fan &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; the heatsink (the metal plate between the actual CPU and the fan). The fan may start to rotate very fast, which is normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hairs, fur and large chunks of dust may be impossible to remove with a vacuum cleaner: if those remain, try to carefully extract the remaining dust with an ear Q-tip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Proceed with caution:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Unplug the PC before opening the case.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't use anything which could conduct electricity (such as a screwdriver). Even unplugged, the PC uses battery power from a small battery on the motherboard, and a wrong contact could do a lot of damage.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Never touch the motherboard. There are a lot of fragile components on it, and damaging them is relatively easy. This applies as well to other parts such as the GPU and the RAM.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Try not to damage the blades of the fan: remember that fans are both precise and relatively fragile. While a slight contact between the vacuum cleaner and the blades shouldn't do anything harmful in general, there is still a risk to damage it.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't shake or push or pull the heatsink. Doing this can damage the motherboard, and eventually the contacts between the CPU and the motherboard if the PC is old.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you also clean the airflow holes of the PC case, which are usually found beneath the front panel, at the rear and on the side.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Organize your cables.&lt;/strong&gt; None of the cables should be near the fan: if there is a contact with the fan, it will make noise, and could potentially damage the fan and/or the CPU (because of the overheat). Cables shouldn't prevent the airflow inside the case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18556" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-20T10:18:03.497" LastActivityDate="2016-11-19T23:16:12.997" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14551" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-20T01:28:17.440" Score="1" ViewCount="621" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sheets in the dryer sometimes get tangled up among themselves, which keeps them from drying evenly because the hot air doesn't reach the moisture inside the twists. Sometimes they also wrap around something smaller (like a pillowcase, towel, shorts) and don't let it move freely, so when I pull out the laundry, I have a mostly-dry sheet with a wet ball of something wrapped up like Hershey's Kisses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I keep the different pieces of laundry from getting tangled up in the dryer so they can all get dry?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13586" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T22:55:20.370" Title="How to keep sheets from tangling and staying wet in the dryer" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14552" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-20T09:43:09.087" Score="11" ViewCount="167271" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a pill cutter available, how can you cut a non-scored pill in half?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried a sharp knife, but it only made a mess of the circular pill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Side note: The above question is regarding non-prescription pills.  A QA regarding the safety (or lack thereof) of cutting pills in half is available &lt;a href=&quot;https://health.stackexchange.com/questions/5148/splitting-pills-in-half&quot;&gt;in the Health SE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2021-03-04T16:54:27.817" Title="How to cut a pill in half without a pill cutter?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;&lt;medicine&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14553" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14574" CreationDate="2016-11-20T10:58:32.413" Score="1" ViewCount="3190" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried to clean the rubber of my speaker cones but ended up making it worse!  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was just using water and a cotton bud, and when it dried it left all these marks. I've since cleaned it again with ionized water and a very light soap solution and it has remained the same, this is a picture of the devastation I have brought upon myself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ziRE9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ziRE9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Loudspeaker&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18600" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-25T14:05:30.530" LastActivityDate="2019-01-10T14:40:28.057" Title="How to clean white streaks on rubber of speaker cone?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14553" CreationDate="2016-11-20T15:06:14.300" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hit it with some  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armorall.com/products/protectants/original-protectant&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ArmorAll&lt;/a&gt;.  You might need to use a Q tip to apply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-11-20T15:06:14.300" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14556" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2016-11-20T17:31:50.910" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the composition of the tablet allows it, the simplest way is to create your own score and then snap it with your hands. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have to halve potassium citrate effervescent tabs tablets at my job (hospital pharmacy), and they're far too big to fit into a pill splitter. The best method we've found is to use a scalpel, and create a thin score along the tablet. Then, we put on gloves and break it by hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To create the score, we just drag the scalpel in a straight line across the tablet once or twice, right down the middle. It works quite well. The score doesn't need to be deep; you just need to create a &quot;guide&quot; for the tablet to fracture along when you snap it. Once you've scored it, rest your thumbs on either side of the score, pinch the tablet, and try to snap it. We use gloves since we're handling patient's medication, but if it's for yourself, clean hands should suffice unless you really want to be careful. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While this method is effective, is has some things to note:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Obviously you will lose some drug when you score it. We use a scalpel that's incredibly thin and sharp, so our loss is minimal. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;This doesn't work well for small tablets, unless you have tiny hands (so your fingers can actually grip the tablet). It's far more difficult to get the required leverage on smaller tablets. Also for smaller tablets, the loss due to scoring will also be higher; relative to the size of the tablet. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The makeup of the tablet will decide how well this works. Some tablets crumble if you look at them for too long. The force required to snap a tablet may cause it to just fall apart instead of breaking cleanly. You'll need to experiment a bit to figure out if this is a feasible method for the tablet in question. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The OP specified non-perscription drugs, but I'll say it anyways to cover my butt: make sure the drug you're splitting can be safely split. Splitting tablets increase their surface area which affects absorption. Splitting can also affect absorption if the tablet is a long acting version. I work under the supervision of a pharmacist, but anyone doing this at home should learn about the drug prior to manipulating it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2797" LastEditorUserId="2797" LastEditDate="2020-04-16T03:39:53.317" LastActivityDate="2020-04-16T03:39:53.317" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2016-11-20T18:02:54.393" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would recommend a serrated knife.  &quot;Saw&quot; through the pill while apply pressure gently. It make take time, but the lack of pressure should prevent the pill from crumbling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that some pills are coated to protect you from the taste of the actual medicine.  Cutting a pill in half exposes the medicine inside, which may taste horrible!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-11-20T18:02:54.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14558" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14551" CreationDate="2016-11-20T18:06:58.410" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a policy in our house to dry the sheets separately from everything else. In other words, we run a separate load for small items like the pillow cases, shirts, socks etc. We also open up the flat and fitted sheets before we put them in the dryer, rather than putting them in as a ball. We haven't had a &quot;Hershey's Kiss&quot; situation since we started doing this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2016-11-21T22:55:20.370" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T22:55:20.370" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14549" CreationDate="2016-11-20T18:27:41.720" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Generally you cannot do much with your current fans (unless they have some defect), I mean, they are generally noisy. But you can do a few changes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;purchase SSD - completely noiseless. Even if not directly concerning fans, it does help in reducing overall noise. It also produces much less heat than an ordinary HHD and reduced the need of fan work to some extent;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;purchase special low-noise fans - some brands offer such and while not completely noiseless, the reduction of noise is tangible (speaking from first-hand experience).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another possible measure is to simply place the computer case as far as possible so that noise simply does not reach you. This would come at the expense and incovenience of extra long-cables.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18603" LastActivityDate="2016-11-20T18:27:41.720" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14560" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14318" CreationDate="2016-11-20T20:16:36.287" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My friend texted my and told my a solution that worked for him. The &lt;strong&gt;answer&lt;/strong&gt; for him was to have dumbbells on his thighs while being underwater. He even showed my a video where it prove that it can be done. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It can be watched here&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/671704706/videos/vb.671704706/10154639991754707/?type=3&amp;amp;theater&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/671704706/videos/vb.671704706/10154639991754707/?type=3&amp;amp;theater&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18129" LastActivityDate="2016-11-20T20:16:36.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14553" CreationDate="2016-11-20T20:26:37.090" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Honestly, leave them alone &amp;amp; try not to do any further damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Those &quot;rubber bits&quot; are the suspension mounts which allow the speakers to freely move the coils within the magnet frame.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;They are designed in such a way that the movement is only ever at exactly 90° to the housing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tolerance on a speaker coil is measured in microns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thumping the mounts around in some clumsy attempt to clean them is just going to distort the coils &amp;amp; ruin the speakers, permanently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Accept the visual appearance, don't ruin the speakers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-11-20T20:26:37.090" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14562" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14336" CreationDate="2016-11-20T23:42:16.897" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I have always done is once a month or so I rinse my water bottle with white vinegar then soap and water to get the vinegar smell out. The vinegar kills all those bacteria that sink into the small crevices that are too small for the human eye to see. It is also best to leave the lid off when you have finished drinking the water as to let the rest of the water evaporate and not become stagnant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18400" LastActivityDate="2016-11-20T23:42:16.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14563" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-21T02:04:58.310" Score="0" ViewCount="326" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have to walk a lot of miles each day when its extremely hot. The socks make a huge difference regarding how hot I get. I like socks (always ankle high of course) that are &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; stretched-out, thus making the cotton very thin. This allows my feet to breath because I always walk in old running shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;New socks are just horrible!!! Trust me, you do not want to do a 8-km walk in 85&quot; heat in new socks. Running in new socks for a few weeks before walking in them does not really help stretch them out. I'm not sure why. Currently walking (and suffering) is how I break in new socks. But, once I make a pair comfortable, I will always choose to wear them. As a result, I am always wearing the same few pair of socks that are comfortable until they form holes and eventually tear apart... this is not a good system for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Basically, how can I take new socks and artificially stretch out the cotton so as to minimize their insulation of my feet&lt;/strong&gt;? Note: the elasticity of the sock can't be destroyed because I want to be able to quickly slip my shoes off before going inside. I can't have the socks slip off along with the shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18214" LastEditorUserId="18214" LastEditDate="2016-11-21T02:26:42.370" LastActivityDate="2016-11-27T00:45:01.870" Title="How to reduce the insulating effect of new socks by &quot;breaking them in&quot; more quickly?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14563" CreationDate="2016-11-21T02:41:29.660" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could buy thinner socks. A quick search for &quot;thin socks&quot; reveals that many clothing shops carry them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11219" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T02:41:29.660" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14565" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14270" CreationDate="2016-11-21T04:01:36.097" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;stand over trash can,and very carefully remove cover (if any), to expose sharpening blades.Use an old toothbrush,and brush free any wood shavings from the sharpening blades.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18609" LastEditorUserId="18609" LastEditDate="2016-11-21T04:08:44.960" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T04:08:44.960" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14566" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14551" CreationDate="2016-11-21T04:15:45.373" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can purchase laundry bags specifically made to separate clothing articles. some names of these bags are called Hosiery/Laundry Bags, or Washer/Dryer laundry bags.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18609" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T04:15:45.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14567" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14017" CreationDate="2016-11-21T04:23:09.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Purchase an item called &quot;Gellers&quot; they are made by Dr.Scholls. They conform only to where your feet need them to. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18609" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T04:23:09.783" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14568" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13878" CreationDate="2016-11-21T04:33:21.953" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A much simpler and free way to remove those pesky hairs, is to wrap a towel around yourself so it is wrapped around your back, so that you are holding both ends of the towel in front of you, and the towel on your back. take one end of the towel that you are holding, and pull forward , let the other hand be pulled, but don't let go of either end of the towel. then repeat the motion with other hand so you feel the towel going side to side across your back. that should remove any stubborn hairs that are clinging on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18609" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T04:33:21.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14569" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13928" CreationDate="2016-11-21T04:51:06.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's grease, I would try brake cleaner, its always worked miracles for me and typically comes in either chlorinated or non-chlorinated type&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18611" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T04:51:06.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14546" CreationDate="2016-11-21T05:20:52.597" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;you could soak them in 1 cap of fabric softener (light colored) with 1 cup of room temp. water for a few minutes,not add water. i apply this method to my fiance's ties. they will not shrink you apply with ingredients at room temp.I use Suavitel. It comes in a yellow, blue, pink and purple. Get the yellow bottle. it is light in color. If it says dry clean only ,then put 1 tablespoon of fabric softener ans one tablespoon of water. and steam it into the tie.from a distance so it only gets damp from the steam, not soaked and wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18609" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T05:20:52.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14572" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14542" CreationDate="2016-11-21T13:38:52.130" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest a hack that we use to present details on black board.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Please dip the chalk in small quantity of water before use. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At first, as you write, your writings will be in lighter shades, but within a short duration it will become brighter. In this hack, no external force is required, as here it expects only our normal writing force. Moreover, this writing will last long and you may need to apply some force while rubbing the contents on board away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T13:38:52.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14546" CreationDate="2016-11-21T13:49:14.827" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest you to do the following hack:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place ties in a container&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Please do leave some space for placing some activated charcoal&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Activated charcoal can absorb bad smell&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 full day can remove musty smell.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If this did not resolve the issue, spray some perfume inside the container and leave it for one more day.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T13:49:14.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14574" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14553" CreationDate="2016-11-21T14:04:02.583" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest you to use this hack:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a small piece of waste cloth(should be clean and dried one)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dip it in a small quantity of oil (I prefer coconut oil, you may use cooing oil)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub it on the surface having these marks. The marks will dissolve in oil, cloth absorbs this oil.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The shiny appearance of surface can be left as such as it will not cause any problems.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This shiny appearance can be resolved either by using hair dryer or by cleaning the surface again with a wet cloth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-11-22T06:27:46.050" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T06:27:46.050" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14575" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14549" CreationDate="2016-11-21T17:17:19.573" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the fans aren't defective, try some double-sided tape between the fan and the mount. I've used that with some Deltas and it reduced the noise dramatically.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This worked as Deltas are high-RPM, high-CFM fans. If there was any play between the fans and the mounts they would vibrate against the mount. If there wasn't any play, it would vibrate the box (in this case, an antminer). The tape dampened the vibration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18621" LastEditorUserId="2429" LastEditDate="2017-03-03T14:07:47.300" LastActivityDate="2017-03-03T14:07:47.300" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14576" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14477" CreationDate="2016-11-21T17:36:40.477" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sand the edge of the dustpan down to a knife's edge.  Reason the the bigger stuff gets swept up and the fine dust doesn't, is the edge of the dustpan is dull and rounded.  You need to sand it down to a point so that it meets the floor like &gt;← and not like )← &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an added bonus, if you're ever attacked by burglars or isis or whatever while you're sweeping the floor, you can take out their carotid artery with your sharpened dustpan.   As an added added bonus (bonus x2), you'll be able to sweep up the entirety of your attacker's mess without leaving behind those annoying last few lines. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4103" LastActivityDate="2016-11-21T17:36:40.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14577" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-21T18:24:07.373" Score="0" ViewCount="293" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm trying to eat carrots in class- but I feel like I'm annoying people.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18623" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2016-11-22T00:11:06.733" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T00:11:06.733" Title="How do you chew carrots more quietly?-" Tags="&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-11-22T00:10:06.613" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14578" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7178" CreationDate="2016-11-21T18:45:12.187" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't mention if the foods must be raw. If you can cook them first it will soften foods like carrots and other crunchy vegetables and they will no longer be crunchy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18624" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-11-22T13:41:13.943" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T13:41:13.943" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14563" CreationDate="2016-11-22T13:14:13.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drying them stretched might work. Cut a feet shape in cardboard that is bigger than the sock and put the sock on it while it is wet. Drying in this condition should help loosen them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disclaimer, I never tried it myself for socks. I'm just improvising a hack from an old hack I was using to have longer jeans, hanging them with bricks as I couldn't find jeans long enough for my thin waist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18650" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T13:14:13.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14600" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14496" CreationDate="2016-11-22T13:31:10.970" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you know someone working at a gaz station you could ask them some of their absorbent. You might also find this sort of thing in hardware shops... I always found it looked it paperish sand. This will suck up most of the spill in no time. Once you have have removed everything (do not use a vacuum, this could set it on fire), use dish soap to clean the rest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18650" LastActivityDate="2016-11-22T13:31:10.970" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13936" CreationDate="2016-11-23T00:21:25.120" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;mud, this is a very good sun screen. Mud is used by hippopotamuses as sun screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2016-11-23T00:21:25.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14606" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14553" CreationDate="2016-11-23T03:37:25.900" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If that rubber is starting to degrade to the point where its wearing off from cleaning it, or some mild cleaner or Armor-All is going to wreck the surrounds - you may be ready to replace the surrounds anyways&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for the reactiveness of the coil/suspension mechanism of that type of speaker - the spider takes on most of the work, NOT the surround. The surround is just there to seal it up and let the speaker &quot;float&quot; in the middle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can order parts and DIY the surround or bring it/ship it to a place to have someone else do it if you are not comfortable with that kind of thing. I used to replace surrounds amongst other repairs of speakers, amps and other audio/electronics equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TLDR; just clean it, if it gets wrecked it can be fixed.use oil or armor-all, Windex, diluted vinegar...whatever you do DO NOT use acetone - it WILL dissolve the rubber.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18664" LastActivityDate="2016-11-23T03:37:25.900" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14607" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-23T04:20:30.247" Score="1" ViewCount="932" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was trying to pick only one tissue paper from a tissue box. But each time it comes out with 2 or more pieces. I just fed up separating it one by one after picked it up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18665" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2016-11-23T08:14:34.687" LastActivityDate="2016-11-23T08:14:34.687" Title="How to perfectly pick only one tissue paper from a tissue box?" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14607" CreationDate="2016-11-23T05:20:21.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The reason you are getting two tissues out instead of one is because the plastic lining that regulates the tissues leaving the box was damaged. To repair the slit of plastic you could use plastic food wrap to reshape it's opening to be narrow enough to hold back a secondary tissue from coming out of the box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18530" LastActivityDate="2016-11-23T05:20:21.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2016-11-23T05:58:10.940" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way is use eraser. And rub it over the length. this is quick and easy way when cable is not too much dirty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18666" LastActivityDate="2016-11-23T05:58:10.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14610" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14611" CreationDate="2016-11-23T13:32:28.020" Score="-2" ViewCount="331" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been facing problems when my boss always speaks something silly and I am in that situation where I can't react.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18671" LastActivityDate="2016-11-26T14:30:43.697" Title="How to control your laughter in situation where you can't laugh openly?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-11-27T19:00:00.390" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14611" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14610" CreationDate="2016-11-23T19:09:20.613" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pain usually works.  Make sure your boss won't see it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bite your tongue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bite the inside of your cheek.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dig your thumbnail into the side of your finger.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pinch yourself.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-11-23T19:09:20.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14612" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14614" CreationDate="2016-11-24T03:09:07.080" Score="3" ViewCount="636" Body="&lt;p&gt;My mom recently bought a baseball cap for me but the problem is that it fits my head, but it's a little too tight. I think that if I keep on using the cap, it will eventually expand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anybody know how to stretch the cap without me having to use it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18668" LastEditorUserId="1553" LastEditDate="2016-12-27T05:00:26.020" LastActivityDate="2016-12-27T05:00:26.020" Title="How can I increase the size of a baseball cap?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14613" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14610" CreationDate="2016-11-24T03:11:28.327" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Think of something really serious. Try to focus your mind on work or something else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18668" LastActivityDate="2016-11-24T03:11:28.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14612" CreationDate="2016-11-24T14:42:20.157" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;One option would be to put something like a soccer ball or basket ball inside the cap.  Let the air out of the ball, pull the brim of the cap over the ball then inflate it again to put a constant pressure on the brim to stretch it a little.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2016-11-24T14:42:20.157" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14618" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14610" CreationDate="2016-11-26T14:30:43.697" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Open a little bit your mouth, Breathe through your nose and focus on your breathing. That should do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18272" LastActivityDate="2016-11-26T14:30:43.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14619" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6504" CreationDate="2016-11-26T20:36:54.800" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two cents worth on softening dried or stiff wire/cable insulation:&#xA;First of all, a &quot;one size fits all&quot; approach will not work because different cables use different materials for insulation. Having said that, here are a few observations I've made over the years, along with a few tips that may help to soften cables:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wires can stiffen for reasons including and not limited to any combination of the following reasons:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Certain types of plastics when brought into contact with certain types of oils, can result in the insulation stiffening in varying degrees that in some cases will leave the plastic so brittle that it will become extremely hard and brittle, and will crack if the cable is flexed in any degree.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Heat and temperature changes (whether cumulative effects of many years of seasonal changes, or from having been exposed for shorter periods of time to heated conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Ultraviolet light exposure (can produce changes in color characteristics as well as changes in pliability). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) Gradual dehydration or drying out of the insulation over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried to find solutions to the brittle cable problem, but I have found that the following treatments will work on various cable insulation materials:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak. (this softens rubbers and plastics, and will probably work on PVC and Teflon in some degree). This is the thick gooey dark-red gel. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Whitestone Renewal Gel. (softens rubber, plastics and other materials - not as drastically as the power-steering stop leak, but it does soften the materials over time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) WD-40 (this works more on the surface of plastics, although it may work it's way deeper into the plastic if allowed to soak over some time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18707" LastActivityDate="2016-11-26T20:36:54.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14620" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14563" CreationDate="2016-11-27T00:45:01.870" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Small load in the washer, and use dishwashing machine powder instead of clothes detergent. Dishwashing powder has mild abrasives in it and will wear the fibers for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18708" LastActivityDate="2016-11-27T00:45:01.870" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14622" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-27T08:31:16.280" Score="2" ViewCount="1343" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming I have a rumpled shirt and there's no electricity, how can I press the shirt instead of usual ironing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17953" LastEditorUserId="17953" LastEditDate="2016-11-28T08:01:50.610" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T07:55:23.213" Title="What are the other substitutes for an iron?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14623" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14622" CreationDate="2016-11-27T15:56:17.997" Score="4" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hanging in the bathroom while you take a hot shower.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place under a heavy object like a book (for a while, like overnight)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9683" LastActivityDate="2016-11-27T15:56:17.997" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14624" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14631" CreationDate="2016-11-27T16:10:00.240" Score="-3" ViewCount="427" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a rented house in a rural part of California.  The water is piped in from somewhere else in the area, and paid for by the landlord.  (And apparently it's contaminated.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I find out who my water provider is?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The property manager isn't sure (or isn't telling), the county health department tells me to talk to the state, and the state health department tells me to talk to the county.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18716" LastActivityDate="2016-11-27T20:24:36.467" Title="How do I find out who provides my water?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-11-28T01:32:50.243" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14625" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14622" CreationDate="2016-11-27T17:45:48.720" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get it wet and hang it in the wind. A clothes pin prevents it from blowing off the hanger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Placing between mattress and box spring works best with pants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18697" LastEditorUserId="11190" LastEditDate="2016-11-28T01:31:17.807" LastActivityDate="2016-11-28T01:31:17.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14626" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-27T18:21:02.737" Score="0" ViewCount="135" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I put my beverage in the freezer, I have to wait at least an hour or more for it to get ice cold. Is there a hack to make your beverages ice cold within a much shorter time?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastActivityDate="2016-12-28T12:55:11.310" Title="How do you make your beverage ice cold much quicker?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-11-28T01:55:04.607" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14627" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14626" CreationDate="2016-11-27T19:14:18.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am assuming you don't want ice in your beverage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep ice in your freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the container with your beverage into a larger container.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pour ice in the gap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sprinkle salt on the ice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;While it is cooling, refill the ice trays.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastEditorUserId="1321" LastEditDate="2016-12-28T12:55:11.310" LastActivityDate="2016-12-28T12:55:11.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14626" CreationDate="2016-11-27T20:18:57.263" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ice water with an excess of ice.  The temperature is freezing and maximum contact.  You can mix (stir) the ice water for even faster cooling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the beer is warm can run it under a faucet for few seconds to save some of the ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-11-27T20:18:57.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14631" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14624" CreationDate="2016-11-27T20:24:36.467" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ask nicely in writing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get and use names whenever you can. Ask elected representatives in your jurisdiction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Involve others&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Squeeze whomever you ask by &quot;cc&quot;ing the local news agencies (print, radio, and television) if they brush you off. Let the person know that others are interested in this potential environmental/political/health issue. Involving the news media will force the issue. It is the equivalent of pouring gasoline on a fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regional water resources are tested and the results are usually part of the public record stored at the town hall department for building permits, premises, registry of deeds, or nearby. A real estate broker or salesperson can usually find answers to such a question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Local water can become contaminated between the public source and the user. If you suspect a problem, a good first step would be to verify your specific situation and then work from there. Maybe the landlord will split the cost of analysis with you. It's a deductible expense for the landowner in a rural area. Perhaps, a test has already been made because periodic testing is required by law.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A private nearby water-testing service would make it their business to know if their results are common to a specific aquifer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Social Media&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some might include social media to get an idea of what others have experienced. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-11-27T20:24:36.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14633" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14622" CreationDate="2016-11-28T07:07:34.360" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you to follow the hack we used in our old days as described below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/H0NiJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/H0NiJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Get a steel plate as shown&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place your rumpled shirt on an ironing table or on any flat surface unfolded (make it free from all folds as ready to get ironed)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a steel plate as shown&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour not boiling water into it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carefully plate it over your shirt and give it an ironing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Please take care about your fingers while holding the plate.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If required you can place the plate on shirt and then move it over to various parts of shirt, thus reducing effect on fingers.(this depends upon material of your shirt)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T07:55:23.213" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T07:55:23.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14634" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14637" CreationDate="2016-11-28T16:46:48.300" Score="5" ViewCount="393" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got my braces removed about a year ago and I wear my retainers every night now. I was advised to gently wash my retainers in cold water. However, doing so does not clean the retainer of plaque. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I have tried brushing it with my tooth brush but it doesn't clean it properly. Now, the plaque is just building into a think over-coating. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I tried soaking it in a Denture Cleanser tablet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I tried soaking it over-night in a cup of listerine and then seeing if it brushed off.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;None of these seemed to work, so any advice on what is the best way to clean it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT:&lt;/strong&gt; Result of @FlatBanana's answer: I soaked my retainer for about 8 hours in a cup of water and a table spoon of baking soda. When I pulled them out, although they were not completely clean, brushing them with some toothpaste made the plaque come out much more easily. So, for now, this is the best solution I have found so far. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17672" LastEditorUserId="17672" LastEditDate="2016-12-14T21:05:58.440" LastActivityDate="2018-01-02T06:39:04.957" Title="Cleaning a mouth retainer" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13400" CreationDate="2016-11-28T18:26:31.197" Score="3" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Vigilance and Permethrin&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Permethrin&lt;/strong&gt; is an insecticide which kills insects nearly instantly and lasts for up to a month on surfaces. This means you can spray it on the seams of your mattress and the frame, your furniture, carpet, baseboards, and even your luggage and clothes to stop an outbreak and prevent picking up bed bugs from traveling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The one downside to Permethrin is it will kill your cats, but if you don't have any cats, then you can use it throughout your house (also may be useful against unwanted cats). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I originally tried diatomaceous earth (prehistoric seashells) but ran into a few problems. One, diatomaceous earth gets everywhere, and your living space will be super dusty. Two, diatomaceous earth will dry out your skin on contact, so if you have it along your bed or on furniture, you'll see the affects. Three, it is a slow killer. I timed that it took anywhere from twelve to twenty four hours to kill a bed bug after being exposed. While a slow death might be preferable to a sadist, in a bed bug invasion you want to kill them as quickly as possible. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Permethrin is available on Amazon or other places. Diatomaceous earth can typically be found at a Walmart or anyplace with a garden area. It has the advantage of being all natural and super cheap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vigilance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In order to eliminate bed bugs from your actual bed, move you bed away from the walls so no part of it (or blankets and sheets) touches the ground or the walls. Examine the bed thoroughly and remove any bed bugs and spray seams with Permethrin (or use Lysol wipe to one-time kill eggs or bed bugs). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place your bed posts in bowls or plastic containers. Apply baby powder from the bed post bottoms to a few inches up the legs (this will prevent bed bugs from being able to climb your posts). Place an agent of death in the plastic bowls (either diatomaceous earth or Permethrin). Now when bed bugs come crawling in the night they will enter the bowls, be unable to climb the bed posts, and die the death they so richly deserve. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may do similar things to couches, chairs, or anywhere with fabric that you sit or lie down. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had bed bugs coming from an adjacent apartment (through the walls), and I ultimately sprayed all the baseboards, cracks, and socket / light switch plate areas with Permethrin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found a couple of bed bugs in some of my folded clothing, so I washed and dried all my clothing (using a dryer) which killed any bed bugs hiding in them. I then stored my clothing in large 10 gallon ZipLock bags while I was waging my war. This prevented my clothing from becoming recontaminated (Bed bugs are attracted to heat and CO2, so freshly dried still warm clothing sitting in the house may attract them). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, I made a pact with the Devil and sold my soul, after that the infestation disappeared. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In summation: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jGdPP.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jGdPP.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Related bed bug comics: &lt;a href=&quot;http://atwitsendcomics.com/comics/index/692/Bed-Bugs-Part-1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;1&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://atwitsendcomics.com/comics/index/693/Bed-Bugs-Part-2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;2&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://atwitsendcomics.com/comics/index/694/Bed-Bugs-Part-3&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;3&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://atwitsendcomics.com/comics/index/695/Bed-Bugs-Part-4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;4&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://atwitsendcomics.com/comics/index/696/Bed-Bugs-Part-5&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;5&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://atwitsendcomics.com/comics/index/697/Bed-Bugs-Part-6&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;6&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18727" LastEditorUserId="18727" LastEditDate="2016-11-28T18:45:06.807" LastActivityDate="2016-11-28T18:45:06.807" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14636" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1716" CreationDate="2016-11-28T18:56:43.747" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are in a car, take off the lid, put it in the cup holder, and turn the air conditioner towards it for a few minutes while you drive. Then, you can drink it as you walk into the building, or while you work!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18729" LastActivityDate="2016-11-28T18:56:43.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14634" CreationDate="2016-11-28T20:02:44.173" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest using baking soda and castile soap.  Whenever you are not wearing them soak them in distilled water with a little bit of baking soda, the castile soap will help to give them a fresher smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After soaking, I would suggest you brush them to remove any leftover baking soda.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18227" LastActivityDate="2016-11-28T20:02:44.173" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14638" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14663" CreationDate="2016-11-29T01:40:44.547" Score="12" ViewCount="1429" Body="&lt;p&gt;Where I live, all of the brands of commercially-available applesauce that I've found come in irregularly shaped jars. There's a narrow section in the middle of the jar which makes it hard to reach the sauce underneath the narrow part:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Click photo for full size&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d9qdf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d9qdfm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also indented rings just above and below the narrow section offering another place for sauce to get trapped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make matters worse, the areas that the front and back labels attach to are ribbed, making it awkward and time-consuming to get all the sauce from there:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Click photo for full size&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/27Onh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/27Onhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that I can put some water in the jar, put the lid back on and shake it to get most of the remainder out, but that leaves me with watery applesauce. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With all of these challenges, how can I get all of the applesauce out of the jar?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9967" LastEditorUserId="9967" LastEditDate="2016-11-29T02:49:38.830" LastActivityDate="2018-10-28T05:57:32.833" Title="How can I get all the applesauce out of the jar?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14639" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-11-29T02:22:13.193" Score="3" ViewCount="8356" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in an apartment that share walls with the apartments of a few neighbours, with whom I'm generally &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; chatty. I like to listen to music (without earphones) and more importantly sing in the shower, but I don't want to disturb them. How can I determine if I am being too loud &lt;strong&gt;without having to constantly run next door to ask &lt;em&gt;&quot;can you hear me now?&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; In other words, &lt;strong&gt;how can I make sure I'm not being heard by my neighbours?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Details:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I want to do my stuff &lt;strong&gt;as loudly as possible&lt;/strong&gt; while still making sure that my neighbours can't hear me (in order not to bother them and maintain my privacy).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When singing or listeing to music, I always close the windows and doors of the room I'm in (and they are in good condition).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I never do these loud activities in a room that directly shares walls with a neighbour's apartment.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I am not only concerned with neighbours on the sides, but also &lt;strong&gt;the ones above and below my apartment too&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note about edits:&lt;/strong&gt; This question was heavily edited several times (sorry!) and is very different from when I first worded it. Thanks @RobertCartaino for brilliantly helping me figure out what really was my own question. The answer by @ZeissIkon was posted before all those edits (thank you very much for answering, I'm happy that you received some upvotes).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At first, I thought that my problem was to &lt;em&gt;determine what is the &quot;loudness threshold&quot; of my apartment&lt;/em&gt;, i.e., the limit beyond which my neighbours could hear me; knowing that, I could make sure that I always stayed below that limit. Yes, determining that would certainly work for me, but I realized now that this would be an example of &lt;a href=&quot;https://meta.stackexchange.com/q/66377&quot;&gt;the XY problem&lt;/a&gt;. In fact, what I need is any clever way to make sure I'm not heard, not necessarily this complicated one that I was thinking of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="anon" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-20T10:32:31.643" LastActivityDate="2016-12-02T21:40:15.553" Title="How to make sure I can't be heard by neighbours (without asking them)?" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14641" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14642" CreationDate="2016-11-29T08:52:24.363" Score="-1" ViewCount="450" Body="&lt;p&gt;What are some easiest way to make slime (especially India)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried with simple glue and water but didn't work&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18670" LastActivityDate="2017-01-10T07:03:37.607" Title="What are easiest way to make slime?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2016-11-29T15:16:02.370" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14642" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14641" CreationDate="2016-11-29T08:59:52.683" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Please try with maida and water. You have to adjust the consistency depending upon the purpose. It will be grateful if you could explain the purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-10T07:03:37.607" LastActivityDate="2017-01-10T07:03:37.607" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14643" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14638" CreationDate="2016-11-29T10:14:47.223" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Please keep the jar upside down in a kitchen container one over night. Try and repeat this until your jar finishes. You can not expect to get entire content perfectly using this technique as it depends on the fluidity of the sauce(it also varies during each production).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-11-29T10:14:47.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14644" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14638" CreationDate="2016-11-29T13:13:33.893" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Create a centrifuge from an old motor?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might be able to tie a rope around the bottom of the middle and swing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-11-29T13:13:33.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14646" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14639" CreationDate="2016-11-29T16:02:34.370" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Best way I can suggest: ask.  Ask the ones on your floor closest to your shower; ask the ones above and below your apartment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they don't know offhand, they probably aren't being bothered by it.  If they hem and haw, they probably are.  If they fetch a shotgun, well -- they probably won't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another clue -- if you can hear them, they can hear you.  If you hear bedroom noises or bathroom noises from your neighbors, it's a cinch they can hear them from you, so act accordingly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-11-29T16:02:34.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14648" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2016-11-29T17:47:59.800" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;-30 this morning in Fairbanks Alaska. If you really want to know how to warm and maintain a vehicle during a truely cold winter (not the stuff a lower 48er considers cold) you need to ask an Alaskan or Canadian.&#xA;Here is a list for you to do a search on:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;block heater&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;oil pan heater&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;battery; blanket, pan heater or trickle charger&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;transmission heater&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;radiator thermostat (winter) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;grill cover&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;seat warmer (these are nice)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;low viscosity oil (winter weight)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;winter coolant&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;high idle switch or idle adjust&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;auto start&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;... or if you want to save money just build a heated garage&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18739" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-10-09T10:04:15.900" LastActivityDate="2019-10-09T10:04:15.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14649" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14638" CreationDate="2016-11-29T18:27:57.083" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The jar appears to be plastic.  If so, you could use sharp and sturdy shears to cut the jar in half, vertically, through the mouth and down to the bottom. Once the jar is separated into two halves, it will be much easier to remove the rest of the applesauce. A basting brush, with bristles an inch or two wide, can be drawn along these ridges to wipe the applesauce into a container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-11-29T18:27:57.083" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2016-11-29T19:15:00.967" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First thing, park in the sun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Beyond this, we're assuming a gasoline or diesel engine, not a hybrid or electric vehicle (most of those have electric heaters and will start blowing hot pretty quickly anyway).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If, like me, you leave home for work before the winter sun is up, or must park under cover but without heated space, your engine will warm faster with the heater off (it acts like a radiator, but without benefit of a thermostat to control coolant flow through its core), and under load.  Don't turn on the air conditioning, but do turn on lights and (electric) rear defogger if available.  Don't run the heater fan, and set the temperature control to cold (you want to close off coolant flow through the heater core).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, move off as soon as the oil pressure is normal (warning light out or gauge in range).  Watch the engine temperature gauge, and turn on the heat or front defogger (as you choose or need) as soon as the temperature is off the peg, or at least two minutes after startup if you don't have a gauge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These steps will give you the fastest engine warm up, hence soonest useful heat, and avoid wasting fuel at idle (when you're getting zero miles per gallon), as well as limiting engine wear (a cold engine doesn't wear faster under load than at idle, but warms faster under load).  In that light, if you have to deice the windshield and windows before departure, scrape &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; starting the engine.  The exercise can warm you, a little, and if you're properly dressed the weather won't chill you or your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you're on your way, drive with appropriate caution; watch out for ice, especially on bridges and overpasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-11-29T19:15:00.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2016-11-29T20:27:29.937" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Revving the engine will make it warm up faster but it is not a good idea to rev a cold engine.  The metal parts are contracted so extra gaps.  The oil is not warmed up.  You should let it just idle for at least a couple minutes.  The oil will warm up pretty fast.  You should see the oil pressure come down a little bit when the oil warms up.  I wait for the idle speed to come down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it is cold the engine will just circulate water in the block.  The block is massive so there is a lot of heat capacitance.   The transmission will also pull off heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wait to see the temperature gauge move and then turn on the heat / defroster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can just turn on the heater / defroster first thing.  Yes it will take longer for the engine to warm up but you will also get some heat in your vehicle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't rev the engine or accelerate hard until it is up to normal operating temperature.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turn on lights and electrical heater(s) is good for a light load. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are in a hurry I suggest a heavy coat, hat, and gloves.  If you let it idle a full 15 minutes to heat up that is a bit of fuel.  If you are willing to drive easy the vehicle is ready to go after a couple minutes.  If you only need to drive a few miles then just gut it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Window fogging up and deicing is another thing.  Recirculate to hold in heat but you will need to to bring in external air if the windows fog.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My hack is wear more clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2016-11-29T20:27:29.937" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2016-11-29T20:57:53.110" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Seems something is wrong with your car. 15 min is too long period i guess.&#xA;Check if your thermostat got stuck in &quot;long circuit&quot; position, when the main radiator become a part of water circuit.. Because when the engine is cold, the thermostat must be in &quot;short circuit&quot; position and the main radiator is disconnected from the cooling circuit for more fast engine heating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10773" LastActivityDate="2016-11-29T20:57:53.110" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14653" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13633" CreationDate="2016-11-29T21:35:31.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For cleaning the calcium formations you can try to use cleaning liquids for bathroom/kitchen.&#xA;To prevent of appearance of new layer of formation you can use a piece of hose, attached to the stock outlet by using armored scotch tape. Hose must have bigger diameter than the  outlet's diameter to prevent the cluttering with wet dust or with mustiness or something else. Instead of scotch tape you can use cable tie or the sanitary screw coupling. Point the hose to the closest side of balcony if possible, so people on floors below won't see water on their heads and hand-rails (e.g. when it is windy).&#xA;Anoter and faster way is to use plastic bottle with removed bottom - scotch tape, glue, screw through bottle neck etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10773" LastActivityDate="2016-11-29T21:35:31.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14656" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14638" CreationDate="2016-11-30T11:36:55.890" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold the jar by the bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Swing your arm real fast a few times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stuff in jar moves to top. Reminder for folks whose imaginations may not be too physically oriented: Do it with the lid on. If you don't have a lid I'm sure you can figure something out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or cut plastic jars with scissors (not a knife/saw), and get in there with your fingers...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastActivityDate="2016-11-30T11:36:55.890" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14657" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7572" CreationDate="2016-11-30T11:48:22.103" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am afraid that there are no way to charge your phone fast enough without using of built-in AC sockets if they are present in train.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Passenger trains may have an AC socket for electric razors, at toilet. If you are lucky man and your train has AC socket and if your phone supports fast(quick) charge, you will have enough time to increase your battery level for 10-20% from 0, while you are in toilet, until next man who wants the toilet will start knocking. You also may use AC splitter and charge simultaneously your phone and your power bank. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way is to try to use the USB hand crank dynamo charger (very cheap, easy to buy), but it produces too small power and too big noise for regular using.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10773" LastEditorUserId="10773" LastEditDate="2016-11-30T11:54:32.260" LastActivityDate="2016-11-30T11:54:32.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14659" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14638" CreationDate="2016-11-30T17:07:23.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two words, one tool which will save you time and money with all jars, Tupperware, pots&amp;amp; pans:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;RUBBER SPATULA&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4792" LastActivityDate="2016-11-30T17:07:23.350" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14638" CreationDate="2016-11-30T20:45:23.313" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let it warm up when you want to get the last amounts out of the jar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spoilage will not be a concern if it's at room temperature for 24 hours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When it's warmer, it will be less viscous, and will therefore not stick to the sides as much, and flow out of the jar more easily.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17618" LastActivityDate="2016-11-30T20:45:23.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14661" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14662" CreationDate="2016-12-01T09:54:30.607" Score="1" ViewCount="1605" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just as a measure of safety, office have fire extinguishers. But one of its safety pin seems to be broken half the way. Replacing it now itself, being a solution, if I am in middle of a fire, how could I make use of the extinguisher?&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bEQgT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bEQgT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Fire extinguisher&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-12-01T12:12:16.903" Title="Safety pin of fire extinguisher broke, how to make it active in terms of need?" Tags="&lt;office&gt;&lt;fire&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14662" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14661" CreationDate="2016-12-01T12:12:16.903" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're in the middle of a fire, you shouldn't be posting on Lifehacks SE, you should be evacuating the building.  (joke)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The general rule is, only fight a fire if it's either quite small, or you need to do so to clear an evacuation route.  That said, if you were trapped by a fire and the only extinguisher in reach had this problem, you'd need some kind of tool to pull the remains of the pin out of the handles so you could activate the extinguisher.  In an office environment, I'd look for scissors -- they can act a bit like a small-nose pliers or wire cutter, in terms of gripping the short straight end of the pin.  Another option might be nail clippers (which many people carry with them) or a multi-tool (forbidden in some office environments because of attached knife blade, but pretty common otherwise -- I carry one every day).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One slightly out-of-the-box idea would be to very gently squeeze the handles to take the spring tension off the pin hole, and see if the pin will just drop out (turn the extinguisher on its side and shake) or strike the short end of the pin with the base of a stapler, paperweight, or similar, in hopes of driving it through so it doesn't lock the handles any longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-01T12:12:16.903" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14663" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14638" CreationDate="2016-12-01T19:31:23.837" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a &lt;em&gt;little&lt;/em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&quot;tip&quot;&lt;/strong&gt; that works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try tipping the jar slightly as you tap the bottom corner of the jar against the counter top or the palm of your other hand. After several &quot;taps&quot; in the same spot, you'll see the sauce start to pool near the bottom of the jar and along the bottom-most part of the jar side. Tipping the jar will help the sauce between the ribbed sides &quot;flow&quot; more easily toward the jar corner. The tapping need not be violent or very hard. Start with light taps and experiment until you get the right combination of angle and force. Repeat as necessary. Continue until the bulk of it is in one convenient spot in the jar to reach with a spoon. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warm sauce flows more easily than cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same technique also works with other viscous blends and purees such a ketchup, chili sauce, and salsa.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't tap too hard, you can do the same thing with glass jars and bottles with no damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-12-01T19:31:23.837" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14664" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14666" CreationDate="2016-12-02T00:52:39.637" Score="1" ViewCount="391" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is writing &quot;Return to Sender&quot; on junk mail and mailing it back to the sender effective at preventing &quot;snail mail&quot; spam?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I heard the sender has to pay postage twice, and if enough people did this, they would probably be reluctant in sending me more useless credit card applications, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I've heard that this method isn't effective when the letter says &quot;Electronic Response Requested&quot; (or something along those lines).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11686" LastEditorUserId="11686" LastEditDate="2016-12-05T17:45:39.533" LastActivityDate="2016-12-05T17:45:39.533" Title="Is writing &quot;Return to Sender&quot; on junk mail effective for reducing the amount of junk mail one receives?" Tags="&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-12-03T19:10:36.947" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14664" CreationDate="2016-12-02T09:30:31.907" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Generally speaking - no.  The sender won't care, they've budgeted for it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only way I have found that works &lt;em&gt;most&lt;/em&gt; of the time, is to write &lt;em&gt;&quot;Addressee Deceased&quot;&lt;/em&gt; on the envelope and then return it to sender.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even the most dedicated senders don't want to send mail to the dead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2016-12-02T09:30:31.907" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14666" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14664" CreationDate="2016-12-02T12:13:18.050" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is completely ineffective.  Most junk mail (at least in the USA) is sent in a mail class that doesn't even provide return service; all you accomplish is to task the Postal Service with transporting the mail piece to a Dead Letter Office, where it will be destroyed, if it isn't destroyed at an earlier step in the dead letter process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Functionally, there is no way to get off junk mailing lists; many bulk mailers simply buy listings of all valid addresses in a particular geographic region and send their pieces to &lt;em&gt;Every. Single. Address.&lt;/em&gt;  These are often the ones marked &quot;Resident&quot; or addressed to someone who might have moved years before (with &quot;Or Current Resident&quot; appended).  Even on more targeted lists, like customers of particular businesses (those that ask your address at checkout, or issue loyalty cards, for instance), once you're on the list, you probably can't get off it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best I can suggest is that you might be able to heat your house for &quot;free&quot; (you'll spend some of your labor, but little to no money) if you can manage to get &lt;em&gt;on&lt;/em&gt; enough junk mailing lists -- there are a number of videos on YouTube on the subject of converting junk mail to homemade stove or fireplace fuel.  There are many documented cases of people managing to &lt;em&gt;completely stop&lt;/em&gt; paying for winter heat with similar methods (though if you live in a region prone to air quality issues, burning bans may affect this).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-02T12:13:18.050" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14667" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-02T15:23:35.217" Score="2" ViewCount="1399" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a storage shed that has a twist timer so that the lights turn off every hour. Other than replacing or removing the timer (I don't have authorization to do that nor could I turn off the electricity to get it done), how can I get the timer to stop, so that the light stays on until I turn it off?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18787" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-12-03T19:14:50.687" LastActivityDate="2019-09-26T21:53:50.020" Title="Stopping a twist timer" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14669" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14667" CreationDate="2016-12-02T15:50:45.780" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The timer was put there by the storage owner so that &lt;em&gt;their&lt;/em&gt; electric bill isn't subject to abuse by people renting the units.  It also prevents (for instance) people using the units as marijuana growing facilities, or other kinds of production (legal or otherwise) and getting the storage service to pay the electric bill.  If there isn't an unswitched outlet in the unit, there isn't a &quot;hack&quot; to bypass the timer, and as you note, altering the wiring would surely violate your rental agreement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your need for long term power is low-draw, you may be able to rig something using batteries and an inverter, but you'd still have to supply the power to charge the batteries, or put a screw-in outlet in the light socket to providing charge on the timed power (and be limited to the amount of charge you can put into the battery in an hour at a time). As Robert Cartaino noted in comments, if light is all you need, a suitable battery lantern is probably a better solution than trying to find a way to defeat the light switch timer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-12-02T17:24:14.950" LastActivityDate="2016-12-02T17:24:14.950" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="139" CreationDate="2016-12-02T16:25:56.363" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have one of those nail files with a point on the end, you can use that to add and remove keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18789" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-12-03T19:09:41.343" LastActivityDate="2016-12-03T19:09:41.343" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14671" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14667" CreationDate="2016-12-02T17:46:21.500" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A hack is a duct tape over the timer if it physically moves.  Not saying it would work or even if it does be appreciated by the owner but is worth a try.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not recommended but changing out hot can be done.  120V is not going to kill you unless you just hang on and the circuit does not trip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="15377" LastEditDate="2016-12-02T18:41:19.727" LastActivityDate="2016-12-02T18:41:19.727" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14667" CreationDate="2016-12-02T17:47:07.857" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is somewhat jarring to have the lights suddenly go off when you are in the middle of something, but the timer is necessary to ensure the lights aren't left on long after you are gone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to ensure the lights stay on without disruption, &lt;strong&gt;set a recurring reminder for 55 minutes&lt;/strong&gt; on your smart phone (or kitchen timer) so you can reset the light timer if a longer duration is needed. That will give you a bit of time to turn that twist-timer back when it is convenient&amp;hellip; rather than getting caught stumbling around in the dark when the lights go off unexpectedly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-12-02T18:36:49.333" LastActivityDate="2016-12-02T18:36:49.333" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11300" CreationDate="2016-12-04T20:15:04.017" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To extend the lifetime of your rechargeable battery: &#xA;- Use a powerfull charger, avoid the charge thru the USB connector of a PC&#xA;- Never goes under 20%&#xA;- A quick charge is always better &#xA;- 80% of charge in most cases is enough for a day (The last 20% are not so easy to fulfill)&#xA;- Never put your phone in a cold or hot place, be carefull to the sunrays directly on it&#xA;- Never use your phone during the charge&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18806" LastActivityDate="2016-12-04T20:15:04.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14667" CreationDate="2016-12-05T01:17:07.903" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had to bypass a timer in an old storage unit once. I used a pair of vice grips on the dial of the timer so they looked like hands of a clock on the wall. Then I blocked their movement with a small nail, and patched the hole after.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18810" LastEditorUserId="8207" LastEditDate="2016-12-07T14:27:57.150" LastActivityDate="2016-12-07T14:27:57.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7572" CreationDate="2016-12-05T09:57:21.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As an alternative to a power bank: you can get power banks and chargers that contain a solar panel. Place the solar panel against a window (preferably a sunlit window).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-12-05T09:57:21.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14679" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5970" CreationDate="2016-12-05T15:16:52.907" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;FOR ANCIENT WHITEBOARDS THAT PROBABLY NEED TO BE REPLACED (not new):&#xA;My whiteboard is old and I am not in the market for a new one anytime soon.  After each cleaning, I spray it lightly with cooking spray and remove the excess. It is still slightly oily when I use it.  The marker glides over the surface and the colors are just as strong. It is also much easier to clean afterwards.  I use the whiteboard cleaner with a soft cloth (paper towel makes small abrasions) to get it as clean as possible then start all over again with the oil. The markers don't seem to mind and this is extending the life of a geriatric whiteboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18814" LastActivityDate="2016-12-05T15:16:52.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14681" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-05T23:56:56.513" Score="7" ViewCount="9061" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can you determine the strength of reading glasses?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to determine the actual numeric strength of each lens in the glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2018-07-21T16:12:08.923" Title="How to determine strength of reading glasses?" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14681" CreationDate="2016-12-06T09:43:46.873" Score="8" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Qick and easy&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hold the glasses in front of a white paper or wall until the sun (or a far away window) is in focus. Measure the distance (in metre) between the glasses and the paper. Divide 1 by this value to obtain the glasses dioptre.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Physics behind this&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reading glasses are similar to a thin looking glass. The same optical rules apply to them:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nxccC.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nxccC.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtonsche_Abbildungsgleichung&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;German Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the picture above we can see the object G distance &lt;strong&gt;g&lt;/strong&gt;, the distance &lt;strong&gt;b&lt;/strong&gt; of a projected image B and the resulting focal length &lt;strong&gt;f&lt;/strong&gt;. By measuring &lt;strong&gt;g&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;b&lt;/strong&gt; we can calculate the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dioptre&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;dioptre&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;1/f&lt;/strong&gt; of our lens with this formula:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e1Fsm.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e1Fsm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make things easy we may take a far away object such as the sun (where 1/g approximates 0) to measure the distance &lt;strong&gt;b&lt;/strong&gt; between the lens and the sun's projection on a white paper to have a simplified formula for the dioptre&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1/f ≈ 1/b&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2016-12-06T10:10:19.480" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14685" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-06T14:59:53.477" Score="5" ViewCount="939" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've recently purchased new cashmere sweaters. To my dismay, after only one or two washes, the sweaters shrunk and are now too small and no longer fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ECkRj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ECkRjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Prevent&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent cashmere sweaters from shrinking in the wash in the first place? I washed the sweaters in cold water and did not put them in the dryer, yet they still shrunk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Fix&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now that I have too small sweaters, is there a way to re-stretch the sweaters and get them back to a fitting size? I've tried just pulling on the edges, yet this does not stretch it enough. I've tried doing this as soon as they come out of the wash and are still wet as well, yet that doesn't seem to make a difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7500" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T14:21:26.043" Title="How to Prevent and Fix Shrinking Cashmere" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2016-12-06T17:37:49.920" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I putchased La Brea Organic Wheat loaf Non Gmo and it has a hint of sour dough taste and it is a bread that is not only extra pleasing to the eyes but the taste is tantalizing to the point my PB&amp;amp;J sandwich tasted like a food I was trying for the first time. I freeze the bread in its orginal packaging or zip lock freezer bags and add my fixings and let it set a few seconds and it taste as fresh as the day it was made. It is not freezer burned nor is the taste, texture or apperance altered in any way shape or form. La Brea is found at Harris Teeters.  Mine was sliced. I am a regular citizen who was looking for organic and La Brea is extraordinary. Fixings are put on once I remove it from the bag and start to fix sandwich. It only takes a few seconds for bread to thaw. I find in relation to breads made large batches such as found in grocery stores freezing yields the exact same results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-06T17:37:49.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14691" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-06T19:01:22.057" Score="0" ViewCount="68" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a townhouse and I hired a company to remove the smoke odor in the house. Now, the odor is almost gone when the heat is off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, every time I turn on the heat, the smoke odor will come back. The company I hired says the odor comes from my neighbor. They tell me that, because there is smoke smell in my neighbor's house (which is true) and our ventilation systems are connected (which I am not sure), the odor will be sucked into the vents and then get into my house when I turn on the heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But my furnace is a closet in my living room, and my neighbor's heat is NOT on when I turn on my heat. That's why I'm not sure if the ventilation systems are connected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I wonder if there is a way to tell if my ventilation system is connected to my neighbor's.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if it's connected, how to fix it? If it's not connected, what could be the cause of the odor when the heat is on?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you very much!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17925" LastActivityDate="2016-12-07T17:32:37.660" Title="Could smoke odor be originating from the HVAC system of an adjacent townhome?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2016-12-08T13:55:45.403" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14695" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14685" CreationDate="2016-12-07T09:34:59.557" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you to follow below steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to get a body model(mannequin), this is the most ideal one I opt for.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you do not have one, you can use ordinary plastic chair like this&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4IsFz.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4IsFz.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In this case, stretch your sweater through entire hands of plastic chair.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you did not get one, try to adjust with a number of pillows &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&amp;amp;ion=1&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8#safe=active&amp;amp;q=pillows&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;like those shown here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert one of your T-shirts on it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert the shortened sweaters on it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let it be there for some days until you find it has come to your size&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-12-07T15:18:06.933" LastActivityDate="2016-12-07T15:18:06.933" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14699" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14691" CreationDate="2016-12-07T17:32:37.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;No this would not be the HVAC system as they are usually electrically powered. Even if there was something wrong with the unit on the rooftop i.e overheating you'd smell a chemically burning plastic smell not just generic smoke. It may however be a Diesel UPS generator depending on the nature of operations within the building. However judging by the little detail you have given I'd say it is unrelated  to HVAC. Hope this helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18855" LastActivityDate="2016-12-07T17:32:37.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14702" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2016-12-07T22:21:57.317" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is one of the hack that we practice to feel the bread as new, every time when we have it.&#xA;If you buy more bread than what you want, have your 3-4 slice and keep the rest in deep fridge. Whenever you want them, have them after keeping them in oven. It will be fresh as new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18859" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-12-09T01:23:46.737" LastActivityDate="2016-12-09T01:23:46.737" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14505" CreationDate="2016-12-08T03:40:15.260" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a toothpick.  But I really like the idea of the dental flossing tool.  I just got a new phone, so for $6 I ordered a set of 5 plugs that cover both the charging port and the headphone port.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18864" LastActivityDate="2016-12-08T03:40:15.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14705" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-08T15:52:38.693" Score="4" ViewCount="569" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need help cleaning the connection on a Motorola Minitor (yes, I spelled it correctly) V pager.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically my issue is that the connection between the battery and charging pins is no longer the best and so I frequently have to wiggle it around in its charger multiple times before it will begin charging properly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my question is, how does one go about cleaning the pins and connectors? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; I tried to find pictures of how the connection looks (pins and such, so you could see the detail); however, I was unable to find any that showed enough detail to be helpful. If I see that pictures are a necessity, I will upload some in a few hours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, for this general type of cleaning, I would use fine sand paper or a pencil eraser (or both); however, access is a bit of a challenge in this case. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Note:&lt;/strong&gt; I have discovered that if I remove the pager's battery and then slide it back in, charging will typically work. I do not believe any of the pins or connections on the charger are damaged. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2016-12-19T16:38:38.137" LastActivityDate="2016-12-19T16:38:38.137" Title="How to clean a pager charging port" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14706" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14707" CreationDate="2016-12-08T17:00:27.520" Score="1" ViewCount="1942" Body="&lt;p&gt;My luggage lacks any method to lock the wheels (I will try to buy one next time with this feature), and so that rolls on buses and trains without luggage holders; it resembles the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T6OTA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T6OTA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I must not position the luggage on its side, which would dirty or damage it on the floor.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="7899" LastEditDate="2016-12-17T15:32:58.827" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T14:20:40.360" Title="How can you lock a luggage's wheels to stop them from moving?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14707" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14706" CreationDate="2016-12-08T17:06:03.033" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A pink pencil eraser cut into a wedge shape can be jammed between wheel and caster base on two wheels, to act as a brake.  It can be inserted and removed in seconds, and makes no permanent changes to the luggage.  If you find the large size, you can probably make two such wedges from a single eraser for under a dollar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-08T17:06:03.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14708" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-08T21:08:23.540" Score="3" ViewCount="2266" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to repair a pair of pants.  The zipper teeth are bent.  Looking at the stitching, replacing the zipper will take at least an hour or two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can be done to fix this in under 15 minutes?  I would like a permanent solution (not just a safety pin for a temporary fix).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm thinking perhaps using Velcro, but attaching it to the pants looks time consuming.  That said, Velcro could be a possible answer if it includes a method to affix it fairly quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T17:23:14.180" Title="Replacement for broken zipper in pants" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14709" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14711" CreationDate="2016-12-08T21:21:20.620" Score="3" ViewCount="216" Body="&lt;p&gt;I skate around the city sometimes, but out of courtesy (and sometimes the law) I can't wear my skates indoors, so I must switch to shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there good way to carry shoes around, aside from jamming bulky sneakers in my bag?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18875" LastEditorUserId="18875" LastEditDate="2016-12-09T14:59:23.943" LastActivityDate="2016-12-15T16:33:34.600" Title="Extra shoes for Inline Skating" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;travel&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14711" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14709" CreationDate="2016-12-09T12:29:18.193" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The shoes I'm used to calling &quot;Chinese shoes&quot; (also sometimes called &quot;Kung Fu shoes&quot;, easily found in any Chinatown in America or Europe) can be folded flat or rolled to fit in a large pocket, or left hanging out of a hip pocket (where American men commonly carry a wallet).  The pair weighs only a couple ounces (50+ grams), and while not extremely durable, they're at least as good as house slippers for foot protection and durability -- plus, they're inexpensive (around $10, based on a quick Google search).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-09T12:29:18.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8063" CreationDate="2016-12-10T10:15:01.297" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A great thing to do when a belt is too long is to use little elastic bands or 'rainbow looms' matching the color of your belt. Before putting on the belt put on the elastic bands to the side of the belt that has the buckle at its end. Then when you put on your belt slide the end of the belt through the bands so that extra part does not hang out and irritate you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18891" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-12-19T19:59:00.740" LastActivityDate="2016-12-19T19:59:00.740" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14716" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-10T20:50:47.120" Score="4" ViewCount="971" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some &lt;strong&gt;ocher&lt;/strong&gt; (ochre) &lt;strong&gt;walls&lt;/strong&gt; painted with a &lt;strong&gt;waterproof paint&lt;/strong&gt; (this is how it's called, but it seems like not so resistant to water). I cut a &lt;strong&gt;pomegranate&lt;/strong&gt; and some drops fell on the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ocher nuance looks almost like a (255, 220, 180) RGB color:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FLsVB.png&quot; alt=&quot;ochre wall&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;and the drops created light gray spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried to blur the spots by dabbing and rubbing with a wet sponge, but the spots are too deep. Also, the ochre has tinted orange near the grey spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I remove/cover them to be less emphasized?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18894" LastEditorUserId="18894" LastEditDate="2016-12-11T09:47:53.083" LastActivityDate="2016-12-17T07:39:48.193" Title="How to clean pomegranate drops from the ocher waterproof wall paint?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14718" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14716" CreationDate="2016-12-11T06:49:15.597" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you try to blur it using the wet sponge, there is a chance to make the situation worse. So I suggest you to the following steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the spots are at the center of a wall or at a position where eye gets contact instantly due to off color, then you try hiding it with any curious available. This arrangement can be done until you paint your wall for the next time.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For testing purpose, the small quantity of paint is available with requested color. You can request for your color, have it painted on the spots. This would be the best idea as having this color in stock will help you if the same problem occurs in near future too as your painted surface is more prone to similar problems.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-12-11T06:49:15.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14719" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-12T05:28:27.610" Score="5" ViewCount="331" Body="&lt;p&gt;The left side of my earphone is not producing any sound. &#xA;My last resort would be replacing it and disposing the defective earphone. &#xA;Is there any way in order to make it work? When you create a power extension, you would just splice the wires and reconnect it, any similar hacks are appreciated!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18841" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-12-12T06:03:24.677" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T14:18:52.503" Title="Any hack on fixing one side of earphone" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;&lt;wire&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14706" CreationDate="2016-12-12T06:02:52.453" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are serious about a hack, it will be better if you could replace two front wheels with this type of wheels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qtpTg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qtpTgm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For this you could reach out to a repairer. This would help you to avoid inserting pencil eraser frequenlty. I hope you know about the working of these stoppers and would be easy to get started using this stoppers. I am not branding this same product, you could go for similar types.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T14:20:40.360" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T14:20:40.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14719" CreationDate="2016-12-12T06:26:54.400" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It might be because the soldering in that side might have gone off. You could fix that. This solution requires a pre requisit that you know how to do soldering. If not, you would better go for an electrician who knows this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using paper knife, carefully open ear piece.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You will see something like this&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/08O9T.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/08O9Tm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could see two wires each entering to each ear Piece&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pPS3O.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pPS3Om.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Solder the one that seems to be disconnected.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close the lids of ear piece as opened. Since they are so small, please be carefull while doing this as there is a chance for you to break them too.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If required, you can also glue them up with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.robokart.com/image/cache/catalog/FEVI%20QUICK-500x500.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fevi quick&lt;/a&gt;(or similar har d glue enough for plastics) if caps of head phones does not fit each other.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T14:18:52.503" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T14:18:52.503" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14722" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-12T08:00:15.853" Score="2" ViewCount="670" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a 37 aged female, diagnosed with Scleroderma aka CREST.  It is a bit complicated to explain, but my body produce too much &quot;calcium&quot; under my nails that is very painful. If I get an ulcer, it will typically last 3-4 months. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know a way to bandage my fingertip not covering completely?  The bandage should also be removable, because sometimes it is so sensitive that I can't even tolerate the bandage touching my skin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I cannot get my hand wet, or touched or even stretch my fingers out. I expect the bandage to protect me from that occasional accidental bumps too. Direct AIR causes pain. At this point, I'm willing to try just about anything (rational of course) to try and at least tolerate the ulcer and keep it protected from germs. I will be forever thankful to anyone with ANY reply.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UCoW8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UCoW8m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;active ulcer in index fingertip &quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/msM8Z.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/msM8Zm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Scleroderma and Raynaud&amp;#39;s&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18918" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T14:15:49.097" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T14:16:27.950" Title="How to bandage my finger tip with an ulcer?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14723" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-12T10:59:48.817" Score="1" ViewCount="4929" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am getting extremely hard water in my locality.  Are there any home remedies to reduce hardness of water? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18920" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2016-12-12T14:07:18.400" LastActivityDate="2016-12-12T20:27:32.280" Title="What are the home remedies to reduce hardness of water?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14723" CreationDate="2016-12-12T11:11:30.510" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Actually, it depends upon the level of hardness which you can not identify using home techniques. The better idea is to approach water testing authorities in your locality that come under governmental jurisdiction with some of the water samples. They could direct you with exact method to solve this issue. Also, hacks can work only for a small period of time. Since this issue will arise regularly, you must resort to a permanent solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Boil the water to its boiling point. Check if this water has lost its hardness. If yes then the water have soft hardness.(Just one method of many to resolve this issue, you can try this)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-12-12T11:49:46.197" LastActivityDate="2016-12-12T11:49:46.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14725" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14723" CreationDate="2016-12-12T13:22:58.163" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are no life-hack solutions for this.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To treat hard water, you need a water softener, which is a device that gets installed in your water supply and has to be filled with the right chemicals every few months.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Salty water is another problem entirely. The water softener doesn't help with this. Ordinary sea salt shouldn't be a problem for your skin and hair, but other compounds could still taste salty.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need professional testing to find out what has contaminated your water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2016-12-12T20:27:32.280" LastActivityDate="2016-12-12T20:27:32.280" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14727" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-12T16:46:10.473" Score="-1" ViewCount="260" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently got bit by a dog. So, I am being given an injection everyday. It is causing a great pain . Are there any hacks to reduce this pain???&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18833" LastActivityDate="2016-12-14T09:57:58.253" Title="Hacks to reduce pain due to a injection" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2016-12-19T03:05:08.780" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14729" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14723" CreationDate="2016-12-12T17:01:30.973" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can mix washing soda to the water and then filter it if any precipitation occurs. Though it is not an very easy technique, it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18833" LastActivityDate="2016-12-12T17:01:30.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14730" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-12T18:06:26.593" Score="6" ViewCount="698" Body="&lt;p&gt;Over time (and the course of many washing cycles), my white shirts all turn gray.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;How should I treat these shirts to maintain their crisp white appearance?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have read &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13893/how-to-make-a-yellowish-white-shirt-become-perfectly-white-again&quot;&gt;How to make a yellowish white shirt become perfectly white again&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/98/how-to-clean-blood-from-white-clothes&quot;&gt;How to clean blood from white clothes&lt;/a&gt; which both seem to recommend bleach / hydrogen peroxide - should I run every load of white shirts with bleach?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not combining the white shirts with other colored items.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10639" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2016-12-12T18:43:12.293" Title="How to keep shirts white?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14731" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14730" CreationDate="2016-12-12T18:14:27.213" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Loss of brighteners from the fabric will cause whites to become dull even if bleached every wash.  You need to put the brighteners back to restore the whiteness to its original value.  There are commercial laundry products that offer this -- generally they're sold as &quot;brightening&quot; detergents aimed mainly at colors, but they'll brighten whites as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An old fashioned solution specific to whites, to overcome the yellowish tint they tend to acquire, was bluing -- but I don't know if bluing is even available in the laundry section of the supermarket any more (haven't looked for it in ages).  Bluing isn't really a brightener, but it offsets the yellowish natural color of cotton and linen, to make them seem whiter.  It won't restore the brightness of modern treated fabrics, but it may help some.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-12T18:14:27.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14730" CreationDate="2016-12-12T18:43:12.293" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grey:&lt;/strong&gt;  Your clothing may be picking up mineral deposits; try a bit of vinegar in the wash.&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Yellow:&lt;/strong&gt;  If your clothing is polyester, bleach can actually &lt;em&gt;cause&lt;/em&gt; yellowing. &lt;strong&gt;Pink:&lt;/strong&gt;  If your whites look pink, look for that one stinking new-ish red item that you left over from the previous wash :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18923" LastActivityDate="2016-12-12T18:43:12.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14733" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14723" CreationDate="2016-12-12T19:10:28.600" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the water tastes salty, it's what's called &quot;brackish&quot;.  As you note, this is not potable water; drinking brackish water may cause kidney failure and other health problems.  A water softener won't resolve salty water; in fact, it'll tend to make it worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you really need is a filtration system -- Reverse Osmosis or deionizing, or the combination often called RODI (reverse osmosis deionized).  This will produce very pure water that's suitable for washing, drinking, and cooking.  Unfortunately, it's also expensive, because both the membrane cartridge and the DI filter that follows it up have limited life, and the process wastes much of the water it takes in.  Also, affordable RODI systems produce a limited number of gallons per day, usually with little or no pressure on the filtered output.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A good compromise system is a filter like those sold by Pur or Brita for drinking water.  You can filter enough water for washing and drinking every day with a filter that will cost around $10 four times a year for refill cartridges.  The water produced is generally tasteless and shouldn't contribute to problems caused by your current non-potable supply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-12T19:10:28.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14734" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-12T19:53:09.467" Score="4" ViewCount="228" Body="&lt;p&gt;What advice can I give to my 60 year old mother to easily clean white marble floor in the bathroom. I do not want her to deal with hard chemicals or too much scrubbing. She cannot use a house maid/help due to unavailability in her locality.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18920" LastActivityDate="2016-12-26T05:56:08.523" Title="How to clean bathroom floor marble without using hard chemicals?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14735" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13352" CreationDate="2016-12-12T21:38:01.793" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some tricks online of using copper tape or aluminum foil to &quot;extend&quot; the capacity touch to outside the VR case.&#xA;Examples:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Na7HsX_N-o&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Na7HsX_N-o&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-tape-touch-extension-for-Cardboard-VR-kits/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-tape-touch-extension-for-Cardboard-VR-kits/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18926" LastActivityDate="2016-12-12T21:38:01.793" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14736" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14740" CreationDate="2016-12-12T23:56:26.380" Score="3" ViewCount="927" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've noticed that I've collectively lost every single fancy mechanical pencil I own since school started. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually put them in the side pocket of my backpack or my pocket but for some reason they've been disappearing. I dislike using pencil cases mostly because my teachers jump into the lecture as soon as people get in the classroom and I have no time to do anything but pull out a sheet of paper and begin writing. My pocket seemed like the best place but honestly I have no idea where my pencils have gone and it's rather irritating&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone else have a better place to put their pencils?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18930" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T16:39:07.733" Title="How to stop losing pencils/where to put them at school" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14738" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14736" CreationDate="2016-12-13T06:02:12.057" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Gt9DS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Gt9DSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could insert the cap of the mechanical pencil inside the 'self-loop' of your uniform tie. I am estimating that your uniform to school has a tie too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T14:12:17.037" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T14:12:17.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14736" CreationDate="2016-12-13T12:15:30.933" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One word: lanyard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A fine cord tied around the body of the pencil under the clip (so the pencil can be hung by the cord), with the other end attached to your clothing, a neck loop (one that can't pull tighter if it snags, please), or your backpack or notebook, and long enough not to interfere with use of the pencil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if (like American college students) you won't wear a uniform, this should keep your pencil with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-13T12:15:30.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14740" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14736" CreationDate="2016-12-13T13:01:41.757" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some backpacks have a pen/pencil pocket.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you could clip your pencil to your stack of writing paper.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or keep the pencil in your hand when you walk to class. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The back pocket of your pants isn't a good place to store any rigid object like a pencil, because when you sit down, the pocket gets folded up and the pencil is forced out.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have long hair, you could use the pencil as a hair pin :) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-12-13T13:01:41.757" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14722" CreationDate="2016-12-13T13:22:46.727" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use a finger guard/protector/thimble (as used in sewing). Keep it in place with bandaging tape. When you need to use water, put on gloves that are large enough to fit over the finger guard.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2016-12-13T13:22:46.727" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14742" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14727" CreationDate="2016-12-13T14:28:32.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go see a competent hypnotherapist. S/he can quickly train you (using a technique called &quot;anchoring&quot;) to make the location of the injection numb so that you will feel no pain when getting the shot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18767" LastActivityDate="2016-12-13T14:28:32.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14743" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14751" CreationDate="2016-12-13T16:41:19.367" Score="2" ViewCount="3574" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I clean a mirror with glass cleaner and a paper towel, I see a bunch of little specks left by the paper towel.  I've tried using hand wipes and newspaper, but they both seem to do the same thing.  Is there something else I can use that doesn't leave stuff behind?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18238" LastActivityDate="2018-02-13T03:15:05.773" Title="How to clean mirror without leaving paper towel specks behind" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14744" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14743" CreationDate="2016-12-13T20:24:31.043" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a coffee filter, lint-free paper towel, or a microfiber cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18941" LastActivityDate="2016-12-13T20:24:31.043" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9270" CreationDate="2016-12-13T21:26:08.857" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can clean it by inserting &lt;em&gt;small piece of paper&lt;/em&gt; and gently loosening the dirt inside. Just cut a small stripe from preferably good quality paper so that the paper won't get torn and get stuck inside. Paper is flexible and can help by bending and reaching the dirt. Off-course, the paper must be inserted straight and not like in paper ball/folded way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use this method and it works well for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Tip:&lt;/em&gt; Make sure that you have removed mobile battery(if it's removable) before cleaning, to make sure that you won't short circuit it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16017" LastActivityDate="2016-12-13T21:26:08.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="139" CreationDate="2016-12-14T00:05:38.333" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a preventative measure, I keep a small carabiner on my main key ring, and attach peripheral keychains to the carabiner instead of the ring when I need them. It reduces the number of times I have to fiddle with key rings and lets me travel with fewer keys - for example, if I'm biking to school then I will take the car keys off the carabiner and leave them at home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the times when you do have to remove keys from the ring, JSW189's staple-remover method looks promising.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11610" LastActivityDate="2016-12-14T00:05:38.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14748" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14753" CreationDate="2016-12-14T03:42:15.173" Score="8" ViewCount="4322" Body="&lt;p&gt;Given a bottle that has a non-twist metallic cap (e.g. on a beer bottle), is there a way to remove the cap and end up with it not being bent?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Could it be removed without being bent? Or is there a way to remove it with minimal distortion such that it can be bent back to the way it was before being removed?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.littlethings.com/rainbow-bottle-cap-countertop/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;collect bottle caps for a project&lt;/a&gt;. However, my beers of choice do not have twist caps, which results in a lot of mutilated (unusable) bottle caps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Switching beers is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; an option.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user2021" LastActivityDate="2017-09-04T09:39:12.587" Title="Open a bottle without bending the cap" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14749" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14748" CreationDate="2016-12-14T06:46:25.947" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use a paper sheet to open beer bottle having the non-twist metallic cap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twist paper, fold it down to form as shown&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/szUWb.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/szUWb.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could open beer bottle as shown &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The bottle caps will be left back with no bends on it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-12-14T06:46:25.947" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14743" CreationDate="2016-12-14T07:22:55.453" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use table salt along with tissue paper to clean and then use a drop of water at last so as to remove the leftovers too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-12-14T07:22:55.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14751" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14743" CreationDate="2016-12-14T08:55:06.520" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just use a regular cloth, such as a towel or even a T-shirt. Rub on the spot that needs attention (I do it in circles), and soon your spots wll disappear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4088" LastActivityDate="2016-12-14T08:55:06.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14752" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14727" CreationDate="2016-12-14T09:57:58.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Chill the area to be injected with ice or an ice pack for a few minutes before the injection. A bag of frozen vegetables works well for this. Cold will dull the nerves and lessen the amount of pain felt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5304" LastActivityDate="2016-12-14T09:57:58.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14753" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14748" CreationDate="2016-12-14T12:21:09.427" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using a common crown cap opener, if you lift just enough for the cap to move (first time or two you'll also hear the hiss of pressure released from inside the bottle), then rotate the bottle relative to the opener (about 1/8 turn is good), before lifting just enough to move the cap again, and work around, you should be able to work the cap off without significant damage to the top.  The crimp will, of course, be opened, but there should be very little if any distortion of the cap above the crown section.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-14T12:21:09.427" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14748" CreationDate="2016-12-14T16:13:54.557" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The answer given by Maneesh Mohan would work, but I would add that there are many possible ways to open a bottle &lt;em&gt;from below&lt;/em&gt; like that. In my experience, different tools work better for different kinds of bottles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In general, you can use anything sturdy as a lever: with one side below the crown and your hand as the fulcrum (holding the neck of the bottle, just below the cap). Things often used: a knife (sideways, with the back of the blade), any lighter, another bottle (even an open one, if you're skilled), etc.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whenever you open the bottle this way, the cap generally stays unbent. With virtually every purpose-made opener the cap gets bent because it places the hinge-point &lt;em&gt;on&lt;/em&gt; the cap, instead of externally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17518" LastActivityDate="2016-12-14T16:13:54.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14755" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14748" CreationDate="2016-12-14T17:09:53.437" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;To acquire a completely unbent bottle cap, break the bottle. This is messy and wasteful, and probably dangerous, but if you shatter the neck of the bottle into small pieces, most of the time the cap will remain pristine.  (Every now and then, you'll wind up with a ring of glass inside the cap, and that would be hard to break/remove.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-12-14T17:09:53.437" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14757" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14705" CreationDate="2016-12-15T10:12:04.710" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is a delicate connection, I wouldn't ever use sandpaper on it (nor do I think it would help). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Connector problems usually fall in two categories: the pins and the jack do not connect properly (for example because of dust), or the the connector(s) have a faulty connection internally.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Cleaning the connectors would only solve anything if the problem is in the first category. In that case, the problem is usually because of dust and/or grease. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Looking at some pictures online (which would have been helpful), I see that the pins are accessible quite easily. Take a q-tip, or a piece of lint-free cloth, dip it in some rubbing alcohol and clean the pins (careful with the amount of alcohol).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the receptors/jack, we would need a bit more information on the size of the hole for more precise answers. However, one thing that you can definitely try, is some compressed air. I have used that many times to get some dust out of a micro-usb jack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17518" LastActivityDate="2016-12-15T10:12:04.710" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14758" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2211" CreationDate="2016-12-15T10:17:15.953" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To get back at a vending machine that has cheated you by taking money for out-of-stock items, has failed to vend, or was out of quarters for change yet still counted &quot;air&quot; quarters, simply unplug the vending machine. This will cause the vending company to loose a little business and therefore level the playing field.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18960" LastActivityDate="2016-12-15T10:17:15.953" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13878" CreationDate="2016-12-15T13:18:17.170" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also have shoulder length hair and had a similar problem. I use a three step approach: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Direct the shower head directly at your back before you get out of&lt;br&gt;&#xA;the shower.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Towel off with careful attention to your back.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a blow drier to remove any remaining strands.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13227" LastEditorUserId="13227" LastEditDate="2017-08-07T18:43:44.133" LastActivityDate="2017-08-07T18:43:44.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14709" CreationDate="2016-12-15T16:33:34.600" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I do is, I have a &lt;a href=&quot;https://d16wp86s16nsnf.cloudfront.net/skatehut/product/872d4e5c.Rio%20Roller%20Skate%20Bag%20-%20Passion.jpg/750x750.fit.Rio%20Roller%20Skate%20Bag%20-%20Passion.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;rollers bag&lt;/a&gt; and a backpack. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I'm walking I have the rollers and the backpack inside the rollers bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And when I'm skating I have my shoes and the roller bag inside my backpack. I find the backpack more comfortable while skating than the rollers bag because is perfectly attached and not laterally moving. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18964" LastActivityDate="2016-12-15T16:33:34.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14763" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-16T15:16:06.123" Score="6" ViewCount="709" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently bought four hand warmers. Two work fine, but of the other two, the buttons are very difficult (or as of yet impossible) to click and don't active the solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know a way to agitate the bags enough to get the solution to activate without the in-bag buttons?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update:&lt;/strong&gt; I went ahead a boiled the &quot;duds&quot; when I reset the ones that worked and that seemed to make the solution work much more easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18971" LastEditorUserId="18971" LastEditDate="2017-01-04T18:39:31.373" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T18:39:31.373" Title="How to activate sodium acetate hand warmer without the button?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14763" CreationDate="2016-12-16T18:47:00.270" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;They just need a localised physical shock.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Try slapping with a wooden ruler, flat side on &amp;amp; not so hard that you burst it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The clicker is a nucleation site, the shock waves start the reaction going. Once started, the rest will join in of its own accord.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-12-16T18:47:00.270" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14766" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14716" CreationDate="2016-12-17T07:39:48.193" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Trying to fix a problem like this brings the liklihood of making it worse. Most fruit stains are not lightfast,famously red wine, and lose their brilliance and fade to to neutral in a year or two.Unless your problem is driving you up the wall, lol, the easiest course might be the best one&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18980" LastActivityDate="2016-12-17T07:39:48.193" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14767" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="63" CreationDate="2016-12-17T15:24:50.287" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keyless locks are a good investment but mine were prone to freezing.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another consideration - sufficiently cold enough temperatures can reduce the effectiveness of the batteries that reduced power output prevents the locks from opening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My door lock thawing cure is to use an ordinary hand-held electric hair dryer to apply heat to them.  Thankfully, it is a snap and can be done from inside the warm building. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18982" LastActivityDate="2016-12-17T15:24:50.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14768" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2456" CreationDate="2016-12-17T20:23:59.977" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I get a new pair of socks that I really like, I sew a bit of an old sock in the toe area.  When that bit wears out, I still have the rest of the sock with no holes.  Extends the wearing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18986" LastActivityDate="2016-12-17T20:23:59.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14734" CreationDate="2016-12-18T17:00:03.733" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Marble Floors&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For marble flooring, the Marble Institute advises dust-mopping floors frequently and cleaning with a mild, phosphate-free biodegradable liquid dishwashing soap or powder, or a stone soap. Soapless cleaners minimize streaks and film. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The MIA also cautions against using cleaners that contain acid, such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners, and tub and tile cleaners, which can cause etching. And don’t use bleach. If you bleach it, it will break the shine down. Stick to soap and water.”&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, avoid using old vacuums, because metal attachments and well-worn wheels may scratch the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2016-12-18T17:00:03.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14771" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14743" CreationDate="2016-12-19T06:33:36.273" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Believe it or not, newspaper is really great for cleaning windows and not leaving streaks. You can either just use the newspaper with your cleaner, or you can wipe the window with the newspaper afterwards. You can wad it or fold it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19000" LastActivityDate="2016-12-19T06:33:36.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14772" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14743" CreationDate="2016-12-19T14:22:18.513" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use liquid handsoap,  rub onto mirror and use the palm of your hand to move it in circles until the entire mirror is white and creamy,  then use a regular hand towel and slide from left  to right  once , then move to the next clean part of the towel and do the next left to right strip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't worry about the little white line left between strips,  do these after the mirror is completed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually do this each time I'm changing hand towel in bathroom. It's gives superior result compared to any other method I've tried.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4331" LastEditorUserId="4331" LastEditDate="2016-12-19T14:29:02.700" LastActivityDate="2016-12-19T14:29:02.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14773" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="164" CreationDate="2016-12-19T20:39:12.820" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't. As someone with several rentals in the family, every landlord has their own way of dealing with nail holes. &#xA;Fixing them could cost more than leaving them, especially if landlord has to fix your attempt at fixing. &#xA;Dear god, just leave it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19007" LastActivityDate="2016-12-19T20:39:12.820" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14777" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14151" CreationDate="2016-12-20T12:25:19.113" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can easily make your own repressurizing device.  Get plastic pipe parts of large enough diameter that the balls will slip inside, glue a cap on one end and a thread adapter on the other.  Put a replacement car tire valve in the center of a screw cap that fits the threads.  Slip the balls inside, screw the cap on tightly, and use any air pump or compressor to pump up the inside of the tube to the pressure you want the balls to have inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wait, and check pressure on the device every week.  I doubt there's any way to speed up the process, but this will save (a little) money; you can probably build this for around $10, perhaps less if you already have pipe or a tire valve lying around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-20T12:25:19.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14778" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14782" CreationDate="2016-12-21T01:35:23.220" Score="5" ViewCount="1099" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a leather wallet which was in my backpack during an unfortunate coffee-thermos incident.  Basically, the lid came off the thermos and everything in the backpack became soaked in the coffee.  The only item I am not sure how to clean is my leather wallet.  Brief googling suggests putting it through a washing cycle is a bad idea but good suggestions on how to clean the entire wallet inside and out were not forthcoming.  Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18239" LastActivityDate="2016-12-28T09:26:46.647" Title="How to clean leather wallet that has been soaked in coffee?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14779" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="104" CreationDate="2016-12-21T04:23:46.197" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep a blowdryer and extension cord around. Blowdryers work well for getting doors unstuck and locks unfrozen too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19022" LastActivityDate="2016-12-21T04:23:46.197" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14780" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13400" CreationDate="2016-12-21T05:05:27.037" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Safe and works: baking soda. Follow these steps in the morning if you're going to be out of the home for the day:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Steam clean your furniture, mattress, bed and box spring deep, take an hour, use a very good steamer, nothing flimsy. Throw your bedding and clothing in the washer and dryer, on high heat if you won't damage them. ALL of your clothes and linens. Curtains and all. Even the things that are put away. Pillows too. Handwash your delicates and line dry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Move your furniture away from the walls. Nothing should touch them. And steam your empty dressers, drawers, closets, walls and baseboards.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place double sided tape around the bottom of your furniture legs, if metal. If wooden, just,  lay duct tape under the legs, sticky-side up, making sure the square of tape is big enough to be visible on all 4 sides. This will catch bugs before they try to climb up onto your furniture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vacuum good and thorough. If your floors are wooden or tile, perfect. Clean all floors. Take the vacuum or mop outside to dump it/wring it out, clean them outside so no eggs or bugs are left on these things... Using bleach and a water hose is great. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sprinkle the baking soda onto your floor, concentrating on the edges by your walls, in the doorway, near your bed base and the base of your furniture. Leave this for the day. &lt;strong&gt;The baking soda splits the bugs' bellies open when they crawl over it.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you get home, vacuum and/or mop again. Wipe down the baseboards. Wipe out your dresser drawers. Fold your clothes and put them away. Restock your closet. Yes this is all a lot of work. But the alternative is itching from bites every night and losing sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Enjoy a bedbug-free home. You haven't endangered your kids or pets with harsh chemicals and you can finally sleep peacefully again!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19022" LastActivityDate="2016-12-21T05:05:27.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3800" CreationDate="2016-12-21T06:37:12.290" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;At least where I live (Germany) most of the labels are glued with a fat-solvable glue. So, you cover the whole label in a thin layer of butter or margarine (or other, non-liquid fat), let it sit for a while (I wait a day, but that's most likely overkill) then peel the label off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wipe the bottle afterwards with a kitchen paper (remember not to wash fat down the drain) and you're done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="129" LastActivityDate="2016-12-21T06:37:12.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14782" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14778" CreationDate="2016-12-21T07:51:25.683" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Speaking as one who did inadvertently put his leather wallet through the washing cycle...   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is a very soft black aniline leather, so I feared the worst. A lot of colour came out of it, into everything inside it. My driver's license will forever bear the marks, though oxygen bleach recovered it &amp;amp; the currency notes sufficiently to read/spend. All my bank cards survived, NFC &amp;amp; chip &amp;amp; PIN.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You won't have the same problems, of course, as you can choose to remove everything else first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The wallet itself, aside from some slight shrinkage in the stitching - cotton rather than artificial fibre I would presume - actually survived the incident reasonably well, &amp;amp; is still in use to this day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd recommend putting it in a zipped patch-type trouser pocket to keep the wallet in shape, &amp;amp; a gentle, cool, short wash. Dry naturally afterwards, of course. [Mine was discovered before it went through the tumble dryer too - I don't think that would have done it much good at all.]&lt;br&gt;&#xA;When it comes out, flex &amp;amp; stretch it to preserve the shape &amp;amp; the stitching.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One caveat.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Because of the difference in manufacturing &amp;amp; finishing of different leather types, you may have less success if it is not made of aniline leather. Split leathers have a plastic-like coating, which is likely to strip if it gets too wet &amp;amp; is then subject to mechanical wear.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If it's that type, then I wouldn't do more than give it a quick rinse in warm soapy water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-12-21T07:51:25.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3800" CreationDate="2016-12-21T14:59:26.263" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;We reuse glass bottles for storing herbs from the garden. To remove the label, I take a razor blade and run it at about a 30-0 degree angle to the glass. It doesn't scratch the glass, but it lifts the label. There is occasionally a little bit of the glue left, but I just use 90% rubbing alcohol. Finally, I was the container in hot water next time I do dishes which gets the rest of the residue off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2016-12-21T14:59:26.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10352" CreationDate="2016-12-21T16:21:10.937" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this is an old question but other people may still be coming across it (like I did).  As the previous answer indicated, fanning is usually a good way to prevent paper from sticking together.  Here are some other solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keep the paper in its packaging (unopened) as long as possible.&lt;/strong&gt;  If you don't go through a lot of paper, but you take out a couple reams and load them in your copier or printer, they will be more likely to stick or cause jams than if you leave reams unopened until you need to use them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use good-quality paper.&lt;/strong&gt;  Higher-quality paper is typically more expensive, but it runs through a printer so much better.  Some good brands of paper that in my experience don't jam as much as other brands include &lt;strong&gt;HP&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Xerox&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Hammermill&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monitor the humidity.&lt;/strong&gt;  Paper stored in a very humid room will be more likely to stick together.  Especially in the summer, when it's hot and humid, do whatever you can reasonably do to prevent excessive humidity.  Some larger printers offer &lt;strong&gt;tray heaters&lt;/strong&gt;, which can also help with paper sticking together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Flip the paper every now and then.&lt;/strong&gt;  Some printers have flat paper trays, but others only have partial bottoms, which causes the paper to bend or droop, which can lead to jamming issues.  Every so often, take the paper out, fan it, and put it back in upside-down, to help even out any drooping in the paper stack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19028" LastActivityDate="2016-12-21T16:21:10.937" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14708" CreationDate="2016-12-21T17:16:39.043" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My suggestion would be to use the Velcro.  There are many options out there; by either sewing it on, stick-on, or using heat.  If you are looking to save time, my suggestion would be the heat fusion technique.  This can come in either stick-on or heat activated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are affixing this to denim, I would suggest heat activated fusion because the material is so thick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.velcro.com/products/for-fabrics/900201__sticky-back-for-fabrics#/?shape=86d986b2d05347c08fc15520eba586f4&amp;amp;size=24in%20x%203/4in&amp;amp;color=0f7710dcd39341a08184085926cd57db&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Stick-on Velcro&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.velcro.com/products/for-fabrics/900200__iron-on#/?shape=86d986b2d05347c08fc15520eba586f4&amp;amp;size=24in%20x%203/4in&amp;amp;color=2f0946dde4d8407b96fdb976c147323a&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Iron-on Velcro&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.velcro.com/products/for-fabrics/900202__sew-on#/?shape=86d986b2d05347c08fc15520eba586f4&amp;amp;size=12in%20x%205/8in&amp;amp;color=2f0946dde4d8407b96fdb976c147323a&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sew-on Velcro&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18227" LastActivityDate="2016-12-21T17:16:39.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14791" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2016-12-22T18:12:28.380" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try 'eating' an egg yolk not cooked, but in liquid state, it help a lot for me.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I could even eat a lot of chili withoud feeling the burning sensation with egg yolk. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19043" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-01-23T22:21:50.927" LastActivityDate="2017-01-23T22:21:50.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14793" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-22T20:38:18.817" Score="3" ViewCount="313" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's obviously much easier to buy pre-washed salad. I often get it in plastic bags or boxes, marked &quot;ready to eat.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that in a few days, the salad is usually in horrible condition. Some of the lettuce is still OK, but it's mixed in with pieces that are .. slimy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kHMpN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kHMpNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;washed salad&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem, of course, is the humidity in the bag causes some of the lettuce and greens to decompose quickly. I insert a few paper towels, which seems to help a bit, but nevertheless, the salad doesn't last a week, regardless of the &quot;sell by&quot; date.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I keep pre-washed salad longer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T13:54:56.893" LastActivityDate="2018-01-26T09:25:53.673" Title="How can I keep washed salad for a long time?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14793" CreationDate="2016-12-23T14:29:15.527" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whether I buy salad in a bag or I buy it in a plastic container, I always wash it again when I get home.  This is something that my grandmother and mother taught me.  Any type of salad spinner will work just fine similar to the one referenced below (this is actually the one I have):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BnOOz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BnOOz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you buy the salad from the store, you should wash it as soon as possible.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Simply dump the contents in the spinner. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse the lettuce for 20-30 seconds.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spin it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dump the water out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place in the container of your choice.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This usually adds a considerable more amount of time to the life of the lettuce.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18227" LastActivityDate="2016-12-23T14:29:15.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14797" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6322" CreationDate="2016-12-24T06:32:23.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I didn't see this option already, but they do make a nice backyard fire. I had a hundred cardboard boxes and it was really overwhelming trying to figure out what to do with them. The burn up pretty quick and I put wood over them so they wouldn't blow away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19000" LastActivityDate="2016-12-24T06:32:23.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14799" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-24T13:16:47.207" Score="4" ViewCount="274" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got Martha Stewart satin paint on a jumper and on a blanket but it went rock hard and won't wash out. Even picking at is not helping much. &#xA;(I thought acrylic paint washes out but it won't.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to get the paint off the jumper and blanket?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19057" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-01-15T19:35:28.657" LastActivityDate="2017-08-02T06:28:19.710" Title="How to get paint out of fabrics and jumpers?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14800" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-24T14:12:28.477" Score="4" ViewCount="1855" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I ever have a drink and there is a bit of moisture on the bottom of the cup, then it sticks to the placemat, often without me knowing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then when I lift the cup up to take a drink, the placemat lifts up as well. Sometimes I notice, and it's just annoying, other times it will fall on the floor or in my food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18753" LastActivityDate="2017-01-07T15:13:52.617" Title="How to stop cups sticking to placemats" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14800" CreationDate="2016-12-24T14:14:37.663" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you pick up your cup, do it by the very bottom, and then use your pinkie to push whatever the cup is sitting on away from the cup. You'll leave the napkin/coaster/placement on the table, and your cup will be in your hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that this works both right- and left-handed (try it; it's &lt;strong&gt;hard&lt;/strong&gt; to pick up a cup with your pinkie on top).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7247" LastEditorUserId="7247" LastEditDate="2016-12-24T16:29:24.967" LastActivityDate="2016-12-24T16:29:24.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14799" CreationDate="2016-12-24T14:23:41.733" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should have rinsed it out when it was still wet, in that case, you would not have had more than maybe a stain left which most likely would have washed out if put through a wash in the washing machine while still wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you will have to dissolve the paint in such a way that does not damage the fabric.&#xA;For that, you will find specialized solvents (often in sticks or small bottles) in the local stores. Names differ per country and I am not in an English language country. &#xA;Ask for the one that does dissolve or clean out acrylic paint or read all the small script on each of the bottles till you are sure you have the best match.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, if you have several solvents available, try them out on a test piece you can make for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you have the solvent or are trying out the solvents do not start with the paint but first test them out on a bit that does not show, the inside of a seam is mostly the best option. A separate piece of fabric of the same make is often better but not available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While working, make sure you do not make the situation worse by allowing the paint to run away, best work on a horizontal workspace and keep blotters at hand to take away all liquidized paint.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And you may want to wash the fabric after a session of work, so you wash away the paint while it is wet, not allowing it to dry on you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-01-11T17:26:13.410" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T17:26:13.410" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14800" CreationDate="2016-12-24T17:14:10.307" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sprinkle a little salt or other small solid particles on the mat before using it. This can prevent the seal from forming between the condensation/residual moisture and allows you to freely use the cup until it's all dissolved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8157" LastActivityDate="2016-12-24T17:14:10.307" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14800" CreationDate="2016-12-24T18:46:23.087" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get into the habit of picking it up by tilting it slightly first.  The seal then breaks at the side that lifts first, and the mat doesn't stick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19064" LastActivityDate="2016-12-24T18:46:23.087" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14805" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14800" CreationDate="2016-12-24T20:08:22.230" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't let yourself get in the situation from the start.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm sure you must have a something... a tea-towel, handkerchief, tissue, kitchen roll, trouser-leg, etc. near to hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dab the bottom of the cup before you leave the kitchen.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your mat will look nicer for longer too. there's nothing worse than a sticky old place-mat, that the owner doesn't notice... yet everyone else does.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2016-12-24T20:08:22.230" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14800" CreationDate="2016-12-24T21:29:53.420" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add weights to the placemat, or use a heavier placemat. For example, you could glue a small tile to the bottom of a rectangular placemat to weigh it down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17627" LastActivityDate="2016-12-24T21:29:53.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14809" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-25T14:46:29.807" Score="24" ViewCount="30654" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a book on programming, which means that I need to look at it when I am on my computer (meaning that I don't have any hands available for keeping the book open). The only problem is, it keeps closing itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is there I could do to keep it open? It would be best if the solution is already an item the house instead of buying something. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since this is on an uneven surface, a weight won't work since it would just fall off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15694" LastEditorUserId="4088" LastEditDate="2016-12-26T02:06:55.127" LastActivityDate="2020-03-21T15:40:46.327" Title="How to stop books closing themselves" Tags="&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14812" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="228" CreationDate="2016-12-25T18:30:36.387" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A high volume leaf blower works well. Just stick the output nozzle inside the shoe and turn the machine on high. I have used this method on soaked work boots and it works great!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19061" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2016-12-26T18:53:58.287" LastActivityDate="2016-12-26T18:53:58.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14809" CreationDate="2016-12-25T18:41:12.227" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just take a large rubber band that will fit over the book from side to side and once you have the page you want....slip the elastic over the book near the top. You can increase the number of elastics for larger books or slip a chop stick under the elastic for more rigidity and stiffness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19061" LastActivityDate="2016-12-25T18:41:12.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14734" CreationDate="2016-12-26T00:19:04.107" Score="0" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Wet Baking Soda&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have had to clean white bathtubs before where the stains were so hard to remove that even oven cleaner would not clean away the dirt. There, I tried leaving a layer of wet baking soda all over the stained areas. After a few hours, the stains and dirt just wiped off without any scrubbing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OBvcQ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OBvcQ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19073" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-12-26T05:56:08.523" LastActivityDate="2016-12-26T05:56:08.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14778" CreationDate="2016-12-26T06:24:26.357" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest you give it a normal wash with hands and soap after removing its contents. You could immerse it in a cup of water having fabric fresheners like these for some hour: &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w1oo5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w1oo5.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Afterward, keep it open to sun rays for a day. Hang it outside in wind at night. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-12-26T06:24:26.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13603" CreationDate="2016-12-26T08:59:44.473" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make sure the lighting is right. Turning the screen on, have a check if you can see your surrounding or not. If you can, it's too light in the room and this will cause quicker eye strain. But on the other hand, if the screen is brighter than your surrounding it will also cause quicker strain.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19069" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-01T18:58:20.337" LastActivityDate="2017-01-01T18:58:20.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14818" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14820" CreationDate="2016-12-26T09:41:30.563" Score="2" ViewCount="1667" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tap water in my house is hard water, due to which my buckets are becoming whitish. One of my buckets is blue and the other one transparent. Both looks clumsy due to white stains. Cleaning doesn't help. I even tried baking powder trick but it did not help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So how can I remove white stains from the bucket and how to prevent it from forming again?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Images to show the type of white stains:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pFtVb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pFtVbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;blue bucket outside&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t05YQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t05YQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;blue bucket inside&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1321" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T13:50:54.637" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T13:50:54.637" Title="How to remove white stains from the plastic bucket?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14819" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14809" CreationDate="2016-12-26T09:51:34.803" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make book holder out of old metal hangers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cvdq1.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cvdq1m.png&quot; alt=&quot;metal hanger instructions&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Refer &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/03/how-to-make-a-wire-hanger-book-holder/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;artistshelpingchildren.org&lt;/a&gt; for detailed steps to achieve it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAQKDKvJOOk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or just buy a book clip:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TKQGH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TKQGHm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;example of metal hanger keeping book open&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Book clips are quite cheaper than the book holders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1321" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T13:52:38.463" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T13:52:38.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14820" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14818" CreationDate="2016-12-26T09:54:30.147" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try vinegar solution to remove those stains. Follow these steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mix white vinegar and water equally in a container. Try spray bottle if you can, though it is not necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply this solution to stained area and allow it to soak for a while, about 15 minutes. If the stains are hard, allow solution soak for hours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub it with a clean cloth or brush. You can repeat this process if required.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing you can try is lemon. Rub the lemon over the stained area and then scrub it with brush. After that rinse the bucket with clean water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For more, you can check &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-hard-water-stains-from-plastic/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10300" LastActivityDate="2016-12-26T09:54:30.147" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14821" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-26T10:31:50.953" Score="2" ViewCount="6745" Body="&lt;p&gt;During Christmas, we have to decorate our office team bay and we use lots and lots of tape to make it stick longer. After celebration days, while taking down all the decorations, sellotape, and double-sided tape marks stay there. Any hack to remove these marks easily and quickly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We don't really have to clean it ourself but office cleaning guys never do that properly and those stains stay there forever. So it's better if we can do it ourself with an easy lifehack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Surfaces are of metal, fabric and wall. Rubbing them is more time consuming and hectic. Looking for easy tricks, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1321" LastEditorUserId="1321" LastEditDate="2016-12-26T11:52:51.870" LastActivityDate="2018-12-14T15:47:37.523" Title="How to remove leftover double-tape and sellotape marks after Christmas?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;christmas&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14822" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14821" CreationDate="2016-12-26T10:49:35.757" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you perform the following:(already taking surface as glass)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Divide the entire job among different people.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Trust everyone with tissue papers and a water sprayer like these(with water)&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Obni3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Obni3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For the surfaces like glass, you can apply water first and rub with tissue paper to remove gum left back.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The more members do it, time required becomes less. At the same time it can be made a group based competition.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For surfaces like metal and wall, you could use the same method. You may need to rub with some force.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For fabric, you could hide it with some curious which seems to be attracting great attention.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T13:50:01.250" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T13:50:01.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14823" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14824" CreationDate="2016-12-26T12:55:18.937" Score="2" ViewCount="185" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently I found out that my airbed is deflating. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I find the leaking spot? If I put the bed in a big pool, I can find it. Unfortunately I don't have one. Any hack to find out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8204" LastEditorUserId="8204" LastEditDate="2016-12-29T20:38:04.643" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T20:38:04.643" Title="Find out leak in airbed?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14824" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14823" CreationDate="2016-12-26T13:32:22.577" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could better use method as shown:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using soap water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take some soap water in a spray bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Inflate your air bed to full air&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close the nozzle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spray the content from bottle(start from nozzle) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Inspect closely for air bubbles (hole will produce bubbles on applying soap water)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mark the spot with a marker&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could use used chewing gum to close the spot located but you could resort to a standard method to remove this hole as question does not hold that as issue&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-12-26T14:10:34.483" LastActivityDate="2016-12-26T14:10:34.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2202" CreationDate="2016-12-26T15:15:00.620" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;After reading the comments here, the one that really worked was this: fold the sheets in squares just like when you put them in the closet, they dry fine without twisting other clothes inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19078" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-12-28T12:54:12.167" LastActivityDate="2016-12-28T12:54:12.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14826" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14793" CreationDate="2016-12-26T17:35:46.673" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to have this exact same problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The way that I solved it is that I now make my salads out of pre-washed shredded red cabbage instead of shredded lettuce which seems to last much better after opening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find that matchstick carrots also last well after opening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Admittedly, this is more of a workaround than a solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2016-12-26T17:35:46.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14827" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14823" CreationDate="2016-12-26T19:18:23.180" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are kits available to repair these beds once you locate the spot where its leaking. Using a product called Spray 9 diluted with water in a squirt bottle works good.The leak is very likely at the seam on the edges of the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some say a couple of drops of super glue on a tiny hole will fix it, but I haven't tried that method. Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19061" LastActivityDate="2016-12-26T19:18:23.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7460" CreationDate="2016-12-26T21:45:14.143" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put your face with eyes open in a bowl or sink having room temperature water, shake your head leaving eyes open to flush out dirt that is in.  After that, try blinking many times under the water.  You can repeat this often to make sure all the dirt particles are out.  Make sure you don't rub.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19084" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2016-12-28T12:56:04.210" LastActivityDate="2016-12-28T12:56:04.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14833" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-27T11:33:36.330" Score="0" ViewCount="268" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/jicama.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;jicama (yam bean)&lt;/a&gt; is a delicious snack.  But peeling one is not the most pleasant experience.  It can be quite time consuming.  The fact that the peel contains a fat-soluble organic toxin (rotenone) requires that the peel be completely removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can anyone recommend a quick, efficient, and safe method to peel a jicama?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T12:00:59.703" Title="Efficient life hack to peel a jicama" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14833" CreationDate="2016-12-27T13:44:15.220" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a vegetable peeler as shown:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v0j1C.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v0j1Cm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;wikiHow Screenshot&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If boiling does not matter, you can follow these steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a kitchen vessel of water just to immerse your required number of jicama&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put jicama into this vessel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Boil the vessel on the flame until you see the skin of jicamas peeling off.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the vessel out of flame and let it cool down.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After cooling you can peel off the skin using your bare hand.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T12:00:59.703" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T12:00:59.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14837" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14833" CreationDate="2016-12-27T16:04:44.980" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't use a &quot;housewife's&quot; peeler...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fuL6r.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fuL6r.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;use a rapid peeler...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9Iplb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9Iplb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ezi8P.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ezi8P.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once the utensil of only professional kitchens, now available to everyone &amp;amp; really really cheap for a basic one. One pound/euro/dollar. You'll never use a 'sideways' peeler again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note&lt;/em&gt; - you can peel any reasonably smooth &amp;amp; regular spherical/oval vegetable in 21 'strokes', approx 14 covers the main body, the rest to pick up the 'ends'. So, if you need fewer strokes/higher speed  with high volume output, choose larger vegetables. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2016-12-28T07:35:32.113" LastActivityDate="2016-12-28T07:35:32.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14809" CreationDate="2016-12-27T16:44:46.937" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can just use your pen cap to clamp a bunch of pages so that it would not fly.&#xA;Its easy and you don't need to buy anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Iflqa.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Iflqam.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;you can see in that image&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19091" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T13:52:59.800" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T13:52:59.800" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14839" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14778" CreationDate="2016-12-27T17:27:18.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;... it depends...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;leather wallets often are built around a core layer of cardboard for added stability. While this still dries off ok after getting slightly moist, this cardboard does not stand up well to being soaked, tumbled and dried again.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;some wallets have a smooth &quot;verneer&quot;?-like coat applied. Again, this comes off during washing in flakes and does not survive.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;smooth, sturdy leather without additional fancy layers actually fares best. You can usually follow the instructions for cleaning saddle leathers and the like, using a mild detergent (saddle soap), and oiling the leather with a clear product that does not rub off afterwards. If the wallet feels stiff and breakable after washing, rub the oil/wax in gradually and work it gently until it feels smooth and flexible again.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Speeding up the drying process with a hair dryer or placing the wallet upon a radiator will cause the leather to become stiffwhile drying. It usually works better to let it dry slowly and work it around a bit during the process.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Caveat: staining shoe polish does give off colour to pockets and hands in everyday use on a wallet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;split leather, or leather with a rough surface does not like being washed or oiled...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19092" LastEditorUserId="19092" LastEditDate="2016-12-28T09:26:46.647" LastActivityDate="2016-12-28T09:26:46.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14840" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2429" CreationDate="2016-12-27T22:17:52.827" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have three or four batteries lying beside my keyboard. They are used until they are fully out of energy. I just re-use one until it stops working, then go on to the next. Sometimes I get a whole day of use from them by alternating and overnight they sit idle until the morning when they start working again. Of course, this does not last forever, so I have new batteries at the ready. Still, I think it is a shame when people just throw them out the first time they stop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19094" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-01T18:59:06.367" LastActivityDate="2017-01-01T18:59:06.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6456" CreationDate="2016-12-28T07:02:02.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just cleaned mine with hydrogen peroxide. I put some on a washcloth, rubbed down the screen with it from back to sides and then wiped off. You can repeat this again. For cell phone case, I sprayed Lysol on it and waited for a while then rinsed and dried it off with a regular wash cloth. My phone looked brand new after doing this. I have a Lumia 640. I do not use screen protectors and also have no scratches or damage to the screen as I have had the phone for a good amount of time. Using other people's cell phones could make you sick.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just read that I'm not supposed to use peroxide, so let me try with alcohol next time with a little water. I don't ever use microfiber cloths on my phone as the screen seemed pretty durable. Soft cotton rag seems fine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifehacker.com/5875667/how-to-properly-clean-all-your-gadgets-without-ruining-them&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://lifehacker.com/5875667/how-to-properly-clean-all-your-gadgets-without-ruining-them&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.buzzfeed.com/carolinekee/get-those-germs-off-your-phone-for-real?utm_term=.lwqWRPJgY#.nb0qDenO1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.buzzfeed.com/carolinekee/get-those-germs-off-your-phone-for-real?utm_term=.lwqWRPJgY#.nb0qDenO1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19098" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-01T18:58:24.150" LastActivityDate="2017-01-01T18:58:24.150" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14842" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13928" CreationDate="2016-12-28T08:24:30.027" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest you following steps before washing it again:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the towel soaked in soap water that is ready for washing&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply some liquid from stain remover like this&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/le8q8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/le8q8m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Plastic bottle&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Off course, you can go for a substitute for this that is available in your market, do not think that I am branding this product.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take care not to make contact with this liquid with the bare hand. For this, hold the towel in your hand, pour some liquid and try rubbing it against each other until you see the stain gets removed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If required, you can apply liquid again and repeat this until change occurs.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T13:17:07.843" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T13:17:07.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14843" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14017" CreationDate="2016-12-28T10:50:12.203" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest you do this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Arrange a waste sponge from the upholstery shop that is having your legs size.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take your shoes and shape this sponge so that it fits inside the shoes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/epdRA.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/epdRAm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T12:10:24.353" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T12:10:24.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14845" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10169" CreationDate="2016-12-28T12:13:12.107" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are commercial products that run elastic under the jaw and over the top of the head to hold the mouth closed.  These are safe, because you an still open your lips and breathe past your teeth if your nose clogs (even if, for some reason, you're too disoriented to remove the elastic) and the elastic itself isn't strong enough to prevent wider, voluntary opening of your jaw if needed.  You could improvise something similar with wide waistband elastic from a fabric store or even an elastic bandage (Ace bandage or equivalent) -- but be sure an improvised device isn't so tight you can't pretty easily open your jaw; it's there to prevent the jaw falling open when you're asleep, &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; to keep your teeth together against intentional effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2020-12-23T12:02:40.230" LastActivityDate="2020-12-23T12:02:40.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14846" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-28T13:41:37.937" Score="2" ViewCount="489" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is literally 5 in the morning. I am drinking tea and have that mint rub stuff on my nose.I put a towel on my forehead and I feels like the nose just hates me.I can not sleep.I've tried everything. Any hack for getting me out of this situation?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19102" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-12-29T13:22:35.817" LastActivityDate="2016-12-30T03:05:56.220" Title="I am sick and my nose is not running.Any hack for this to get back to normal?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14847" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14846" CreationDate="2016-12-28T14:02:42.850" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you consult a doctor, even then we do hacks for this too at home. Attaching one such along with:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You better have Ayurveda coffee:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 mug coffee (~300 ml)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 pinch cardamom&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 pinch cinnamon&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 pinch ginger &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 tsp coconut oil / coconut butter / ghee&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add these into your normal coffee making process, have it after the formation of a slight foam. You can have this 2 times a day and take rest with steam methods for removing nasal congestion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="15323" LastEditDate="2016-12-29T03:30:22.780" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T03:30:22.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14848" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-28T17:18:25.093" Score="2" ViewCount="290" Body="&lt;p&gt;My girlfriend was dying her hair (the permanent kind) and ended up getting some on the wall. However, I didn't find out until it had completely dried and now soap and water is not enough to remove it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Obviously I don't want to use anything that will damage the wall or paint, and It's not worth buying paint for the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is my best option for removing hair dye from my wall?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7899" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-01-29T23:45:32.070" LastActivityDate="2019-01-19T19:38:11.277" Title="Removing hair dye from wall" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14849" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14848" CreationDate="2016-12-28T17:47:21.100" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only option I can see short of high-filler sealing primer and then paint might be to bleach the dye using peroxide bleach similar to what your girlfriend most likely used on her hair before the dye step.  Peroxide is a very powerful oxidizer, and will denature most dyes.  It's likely to damage the paint, however, so if you rent, you may as well just leave it as is -- it'll cost you the same from your damage deposit when you move out either way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-28T17:47:21.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14850" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14846" CreationDate="2016-12-28T20:32:55.617" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on why your nose is stuffy, certain things may work better than other things.  Here are some things to try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If it's not too cold outside, open a window to let some fresh air in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a humidifier or vaporizer if your room is very dry.  (The noise might help as well.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prop your head up on several pillows and sleep on your back.  You can even prop the bed up if you want by placing boards under the wheels/posts at the head of the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try a white noise machine, or a soothing CD or app (something that plays ocean sounds, nature sounds, or other calming noises).  White noise can work wonders for helping you fall asleep, even when you don't feel good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19028" LastActivityDate="2016-12-28T20:32:55.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14851" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14846" CreationDate="2016-12-28T21:28:43.767" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you gently sniff some pepper into your nose, your nose will start to burn, but you will be able to unclog your nose much quicker.&#xA;I do it anytime I have a cold, and it works pretty well. Hope this will also work for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19109" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-12-30T03:05:56.220" LastActivityDate="2016-12-30T03:05:56.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5533" CreationDate="2016-12-29T03:06:21.467" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put chewing gum around the tiny switches inside the mouse. I think it lessened the noise a little bit. Can fill it p with some kind of foam later. Hope this will work for you too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19112" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-01T18:58:13.187" LastActivityDate="2017-01-01T18:58:13.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14854" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14848" CreationDate="2016-12-29T03:47:15.497" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you do the following steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a cello tape&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unroll it and paste it over the dye on wall&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press on the tape so that it firmly sticks on to dye part.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave it for 3-5 seconds&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Then try pulling the tape back suddenly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For sure, the tape will remove the die part along with very light amount of paint.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can repeat this until you are satisfied with the wall&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, if you are not satisfied with cleaning the wall using powerful chemicals that do not lose paint, you will have to suffer some paint loss. Moreover, paint samples are available in today's market that costs only very less price, you can purchase that and paint the lost portions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T03:47:15.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14855" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14809" CreationDate="2016-12-29T04:55:47.360" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Binder clips fits perfectly for this application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are also used for various other purposes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/trTru.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/trTru.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T04:55:47.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14857" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14858" CreationDate="2016-12-29T09:53:40.403" Score="12" ViewCount="14106" Body="&lt;p&gt;I daily get rubber bands, I collect them and store it in one of shelves so that I could use them later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At certain times, when I require it for use, they would have changed their form to a sticky- type band which makes me throw the entire collection to waste pit. When widened, they will break up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ultimately, I will have to go for other means. Is there any hack to prevent this so that I can start stocking it again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Office purpose rubber band I mentioned is this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q7Tbn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q7Tbnm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;office purpose rubber bands&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2021-01-27T21:59:44.230" LastActivityDate="2021-01-27T22:01:24.937" Title="Prevent rubber bands from ageing?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="14858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14857" CreationDate="2016-12-29T10:34:37.070" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubber-band get sticky because they oxidize. A similar question was asked on physics:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://physics.stackexchange.com/q/12321/34957&quot;&gt;Is there any way to increase a rubber-bands lifetime?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It has a very good answer, but to summarize it: &quot;Keep them in a dark and cool place (away from light and oxygen as much as possible)&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1321" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:40:17.863" LastActivityDate="2017-01-05T08:28:03.817" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14859" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-12-29T10:50:37.750" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-12-29T10:50:37.750" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T10:50:37.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14860" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-12-29T10:50:37.750" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-12-29T10:50:37.750" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T10:50:37.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14861" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-12-29T10:51:51.823" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-12-29T10:51:51.823" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T10:51:51.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14862" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-12-29T10:51:51.823" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-12-29T10:51:51.823" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T10:51:51.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14864" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-12-29T11:11:40.513" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-12-29T11:11:40.513" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T11:11:40.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14865" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-12-29T11:11:40.513" Score="0" Body="Hacks regarding the pest control of ants." OwnerUserId="1321" LastEditorUserId="1321" LastEditDate="2017-01-01T18:59:00.507" LastActivityDate="2017-01-01T18:59:00.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14866" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2016-12-29T11:17:09.330" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-12-29T11:17:09.330" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T11:17:09.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14867" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2016-12-29T11:17:09.330" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2016-12-29T11:17:09.330" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T11:17:09.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14868" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14846" CreationDate="2016-12-29T12:27:52.720" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do an inhalation for a few days, preferably not long before bed. That just means finding a heat proof bowl, boiling a kettleful of water, put the water in the bowl, add whatever you've got that's menthol based (Vick, menthol and eucalyptus, olbas oil, karvol capsules, anything like that) if you have something, don't worry about it if you haven't, get a large towel, put the bowl on a table, sit down with the towel over your head and the bowl to make a sort of tent, lean over the steam coming from the bowl and inhale, preferably through your nose as far as is possible. You'll need some tissues handy...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sleeping with the window slightly open helps too. If it continues for months, see a doctor, you may have allergic rhinitis or a sinus infection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T12:27:52.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14809" CreationDate="2016-12-29T12:41:34.833" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am using hair clip when I need to hold the songbook while playing the piano.&#xA;The advantage of this is mainly that it is large enough to hold the whole book and not only a few pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/o8Iab.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/o8Iabm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;hair clip&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rswco.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rswcom.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;hair clip holding a book&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19118" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T13:53:30.563" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T13:53:30.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14870" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14871" CreationDate="2016-12-29T13:12:58.023" Score="3" ViewCount="17639" Body="&lt;p&gt;In our family house, the spider web is really a kind of a mess. We have tried a lot of things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Brooms aren't good, after a little while the webs are all over it and it takes a while to clean them again (so it is not possible to sweep with them again)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Duster is similar, it is nearly impossible to clean it after.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Then I used something like the thing in the picture, but it doesn't remove the webs, it only throws them down.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I had idea about using fire on my mind, but I am not sure if it is safe and how it will work (there is a problem that the webs are often pretty high)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would be grateful for any hacks for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ELHgi.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ELHgim.png&quot; alt=&quot;spider web remover&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19118" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T11:57:46.093" LastActivityDate="2017-11-23T09:52:11.010" Title="What is the best way to clean up the spider webs?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;dust&gt;&lt;fire&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14871" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14870" CreationDate="2016-12-29T14:41:11.457" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use the vacuum cleaner, with the long tube but without a brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When most of the spiderweb has been removed you can use the duster or the item in your picture to remove the leftover bits, keep your dust sucker near to take care of cleaning the duster and/or the fallen bits of web.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a real nasty situation, you can use your duster or your 'photo item' and cover them with an old panty hose, which will allow you to take off all spiderweb rests in one go. Take that hose off and bin it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If available, also use a spare pair of eyes, as two see so much more than one. And if your helper is like mine, you take turns in cleaning and spotting, helping with the amount you need to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Very bad situations, like cleaning out where there are many live webs, the method of using a piece of wood will work well.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It does not need to be wood, any stick shaped item that is long enough will work, if working outside a rough branch will be best. But inside a house with paint or wallpaper you should not touch the walls with something that is likely to leave tracks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-01-03T21:09:59.623" LastActivityDate="2017-01-03T21:09:59.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14872" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14823" CreationDate="2016-12-29T15:12:33.757" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;An alternative, as &lt;a href=&quot;https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/a/44455/18917&quot;&gt;recently discussed on Bicycles&lt;/a&gt;, is to have your hand slightly wet and stroke the airbed in a regular pattern, so your hand covers the whole at one time or an other.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;First of all, the wet hand makes it easier to feel the air. Secondly, when the hand closes over the hole, it makes a much sharper note, often also much louder, than without the hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When this does not work, you can use several of the other find leak in tube tricks.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You do not need to fully inflate, even less over inflate an airbed.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can use a little air in only a small part of the bed, and have that in a basin of water which is just big enough for that part to be in, as long as you hold that part of the bed under water and under pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:32:41.733" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T15:12:33.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14873" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13945" CreationDate="2016-12-29T15:18:23.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also found these instructions for &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Garage-Entry-Accident-Avoidance-Guides/?ALLSTEPS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Garage Entry Accident Avoidance Guides&lt;/a&gt;&quot; -- basically attach pipe-foam inside the door so it shouldn't touch the car when entering (but can touch the mirrors, depending on height).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19120" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T15:18:23.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14874" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14821" CreationDate="2016-12-29T15:26:49.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;At work I have the use of a spray called 'seal and bond remover' which is designed for professional use where sticky tape and other sealers have to be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having used it on years old sticky tape, partly with the plastic film still there, as well as on newer glue remains of sticky tape, I can assure you that it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if the same product is not available where you are, (likely as we are in different countries) there might be an other prof spray or fluid on the market.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise, old glue remains from sticky tape can be removed from almost all grounds by scratching. But you will have to be careful, your scratching tool should be softer than the surface you need to clean and there should not be sharp corners which can do damage even when not that hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T15:26:49.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14875" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-29T15:38:07.783" Score="4" ViewCount="1889" Body="&lt;p&gt;My old mouse was pretty loud so bought a new one, now it is too quiet. Any hacks to make it louder?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19122" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-01-29T23:47:01.463" LastActivityDate="2021-03-04T20:59:31.327" Title="How can I make my mouse clicks louder?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;sound&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14876" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14877" CreationDate="2016-12-29T16:10:36.253" Score="2" ViewCount="1460" Body="&lt;p&gt;At the cafeteria in my workplace, they serve oatmeal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like oatmeal, but not with milk. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How I can check if it is with milk or water without tasting it? There is nobody to ask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8204" LastEditorUserId="20126" LastEditDate="2017-04-27T14:18:55.690" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T11:49:12.563" Title="How can I know if oatmeal is with milk or water?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14877" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14876" CreationDate="2016-12-29T16:28:05.060" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Colour&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Smell&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oatmeal with milk is always whitish than oatmeal with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n25Au.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n25Aum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;water oatmeal&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NIswYm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NIswYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;milk oatmeal&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The left one is with water and the right one is with milk. Colour shade will vary with the type of milk and sometimes people use the combination of milk and water both.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also milk Oatmeal always smells different, so you can smell it too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1321" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T11:49:12.563" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T11:49:12.563" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14846" CreationDate="2016-12-29T17:21:32.147" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sleep sitting up - sucks, but I've done it for a while when I was really sick.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a sinus wash (netti pot - google it).  I do it in the shower since it's gross as fuck when you blow the snot out after using it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9683" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T17:21:32.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14879" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14708" CreationDate="2016-12-29T17:23:14.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Safety pin and long shirt to cover the fly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, ASAP, change pants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9683" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T17:23:14.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14880" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14305" CreationDate="2016-12-29T17:24:50.403" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use silicon based caulk when the tub is dry to glue the decals back on. Or any tub-caulk in fact. Home depot or Lowes or local hardware. Get a small tube.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9683" LastActivityDate="2016-12-29T17:24:50.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5970" CreationDate="2016-12-29T17:29:21.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think, just about anything with bleach will get rid of leftover marks on whiteboards. I used Softscrub with bleach, then (Very Lightly) dab and spread the solution over the spots. After a bit of this exercise, the marks disappeared completely. After this, you have to use a wet cloth or paper towel to wipe off all of the scrub solutions. Repeat this again. And finally, re-clean with proper Expo cleaner. The Expo cleaner uses &quot;3-butoxypropan-2-ol&quot; Ya.... it's basically a Glycol Ether. This puts a coating on the top of the board that helps prevent the Dry-Erase markers from sticking long-term. If you clean a board with alcohol it will feel sticky... if you clean it with Expo cleaner it feels somewhat slippery. This is the evaporated Glycol coating. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19125" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-01T18:56:34.470" LastActivityDate="2017-01-01T18:56:34.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14883" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-29T22:45:10.867" Score="3" ViewCount="3758" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have several neckties that twist at the end while I wear them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to straighten them? Would an iron straighten them out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UPDATE: ADDED PICTURES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://media.giphy.com/media/bBN9iei2x8qas/giphy.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://media.giphy.com/media/bBN9iei2x8qas/giphy.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Video&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3Tux7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3Tux7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Picture&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19132" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T11:47:48.670" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T22:54:50.637" Title="How can I straighten a twisted necktie?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4324" CreationDate="2016-12-30T02:39:18.670" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use a plastic freezer bag with a bubble envelope. Ultimate solution I suggest is a plastic CD case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19135" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2016-12-30T17:13:33.753" LastActivityDate="2016-12-30T17:13:33.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14885" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-30T03:09:33.477" Score="2" ViewCount="755" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am currently using a plastic freezer bag with a bubble envelope. Any other better hacks to store CD until I get a CD case?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19135" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2017-01-01T18:58:05.837" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T11:47:07.720" Title="How to protect a CD without a case" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2017-01-04T03:49:01.957" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14886" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14885" CreationDate="2016-12-30T03:18:14.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The ideal case would be using this&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UUm0i.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UUm0im.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;CD pouch&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if you are waiting for one such case(I hope by &lt;em&gt;case&lt;/em&gt;, you meant this one itself), you could use this plastic cover in which blank CD's come to market:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DdM36.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DdM36m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Blank CD case&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could easily get them at nearby shop that sells these, as they are felt as waste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T11:47:07.720" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T11:47:07.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14888" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14885" CreationDate="2016-12-30T12:13:11.343" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My own preference for this is olefin -- sold as the commercial product Tyvek in the USA, it's a slightly slippery material that looks felted, but is thin and extremely strong.  It's available in office supply stores as express envelopes, or in home improvement stores as house wrap.  It cuts with scissors, glues with hot glue or super glue, and can be easily fabricated into a CD sleeve by following the pattern for a paper one.  It's less abrasive than paper, so less prone to wear and scratches on the disk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-30T12:13:11.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14889" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14891" CreationDate="2016-12-30T15:57:36.967" Score="3" ViewCount="23337" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just used whitener for marking the box, but due to force pressing it burst opened from the back and spilled fully over my clothes. Is there any best way to remove the spilled whitener?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's the whitener used to erase words and not like whitener used for clothes or any other&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ULlKh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ULlKhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;whitener correction pen&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19091" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T11:46:08.927" LastActivityDate="2018-01-09T11:53:45.067" Title="How to remove whitener ink from the clothes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14889" CreationDate="2016-12-30T16:01:57.923" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all, you can try good detergent that promises you to remove ink spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't find one, try following solutions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Squeeze a lemon and put some drops of vinegar on that. Let it soak for half an hour and then wash it with soap.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use Bleach for it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can also try a wet cotton ball. Tap it at stains and repeat it for a while. Use new cotton ball if required.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour salt on the stain and tap it with wet paper towel. Repeat this process until the stain is gone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10300" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2016-12-30T16:07:00.247" LastActivityDate="2016-12-30T16:07:00.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14889" CreationDate="2016-12-30T18:01:24.433" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most products of that type, in my experience, are more like a form of paint than ink.  That is, they're a latex based pigment carried in a water based solution, rather than a dye solution.  Most will come off with soap and water and scrubbing, especially before they're fully dry.  This obviously works best with durable clothing items; if you spilled this on a silk suit, take it to a professional, because you're more likely to completely destroy it than clean it, but if it's blue jeans, khaki, or similar sturdy stuff, get some soap, warm water, and a brush and scrub away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2016-12-30T18:01:24.433" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14892" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1827" CreationDate="2016-12-30T18:46:59.693" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Covering up.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;There are napkins which you place over your clothing, covering you from your neck down, if draped well covering all under the way of your food, from your plate to your mouth.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;One such I have seen was a big square of cotton or linen, made into a traditional napkin, with a button hole made in one corner. The napkin would be spread on the front of the person and a shirt button would come through the button hole just below the neck. The fabric being quite sturdy would stay where it was spread. Alternate attachment methods are clasps on a chain going round the neck, or clipping the napkins to the front of the clothing.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Starch in your fabric napkin will help in it staying in place, as it will make the fabric more stiff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Not having clothing in the way.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you can chose where and when you eat, very juicy fruits are best eaten ready to get into the shower, while the water is already running to get to temperature.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Alternatively, eat when you are already in the bath, although a bath with a shower is advised as you may want to rinse off when coming out of the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I personally do not feel it as good a solution for hot food, like meats which drip sauce, certainly not while they are still hot.&#xA;But a shower just after eating will clean your body all over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This does not keep you clean, it will clean you up after getting dirty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;As a last option:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Refrain from eating foods that would get you into trouble. This is what notable people do in public. Some going to the extend not eating anything in public.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2016-12-30T18:46:59.693" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2016-12-30T18:46:59.693" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14893" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="425" CreationDate="2016-12-30T20:19:10.287" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use what &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/surgeonknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Ian Fieggen calls the surgeans knot&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Which is the same knot but a different method of tying as the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;secure knot of the same site&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, you tie your shoelaces the same way you usually do, checking that you do make a reef knot, not a granny, and when you bring your loop through, you do it twice.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It is rather simple, slightly bigger than a usual bow but way more secure. New laces in my work boots would come undone in half an hour with the normal knot, not at all in 8 hours with this knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can not get the bow to sit side ways on the foot, (so you are unable to use the reef knot,) try this method of tying the second half, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;single knot&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Or learn to tie the first half of the knot in the other direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That same site has loads more about shoe laces and their knots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2016-12-30T20:19:10.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14896" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14918" CreationDate="2016-12-30T23:32:11.257" Score="2" ViewCount="34532" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a shirt with a lot of print. The print is rather embarrassing to wear, but the shirt is beautiful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just want to get rid of the print I don't like. The printing has been done at a local shop, and when I scratched it, the paint came off with a little effort... I want to get rid of it faster, though, as I don't have time to scratch every single letter off, one by one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks in advance,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Abhigyan&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pilLQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pilLQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;my shirt... Please don&amp;#39;t follow link&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19147" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T11:44:18.803" LastActivityDate="2019-05-16T14:32:59.983" Title="How to get rid of print from fabric clothing?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14898" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14896" CreationDate="2016-12-31T04:43:53.117" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps instead of scratching each one of them, you could press strong adhesive tape down on top of letters, and then peel the tape off and that will pull off the letter. I like using duct tape for nearly everything, so that may work. Try it with one letter first. Also, the tape may leave some adhesive on the shirt, so you might need to Google how to remove duct tape adhesive from fabric. (Or you could use a different kind of adhesive tape.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2016-12-31T04:43:53.117" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14900" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2016-12-31T10:06:41.797" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have other glasses, this may be your solution: Remove the screws from both temples and set aside. Using the hinge on the glasses as an anchor,  replace temples with elastic cord cut-to-size to wrap around your head. I used a croaky cord attached with thread through each temple hinge. It works great and I am very comfortable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-11T04:16:15.593" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T04:16:15.593" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14902" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2016-12-31T14:55:19.500" Score="-2" ViewCount="167" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, I'm having a problem: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I wake at 8 am in the morning, I usually wake up 1 hour later at 9 am. The worst part is that even when I put on my alarm, I don't even remember closing it. So it seems like I have closed it while being half a sleep or something of this sort. I usually go to sleep these days at 1 or 2 am.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas on how to have control over this? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19152" LastEditorUserId="15637" LastEditDate="2016-12-31T23:13:12.740" LastActivityDate="2016-12-31T23:13:12.740" Title="How can I have control over my sleep?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-01-01T01:06:01.293" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14902" CreationDate="2016-12-31T18:13:09.380" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Move your alarm clock to the other side of the room from where you sleep. This will force you to get out of bed and wake up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15637" LastActivityDate="2016-12-31T18:13:09.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="281" CreationDate="2017-01-01T07:32:07.827" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why static zaps happen often during winter or cold weather:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;During winter, static charges tends to build up because of low (relative) humidity in air. This is because when outside air is heated, it's (relative) humidity drops. The more the air is heated, the larger the humidity drop, so static zaps occur more often during colder outside temperatures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How static charge builds up on a person:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If most of your static zaps occur after walking, they are probably caused by your plastic shoe soles rubbing against plastic floor material (carpet, linoleum, and some wood polishes). If your static charge buildup is after you have been sitting, it is probably caused by the rubbing of your (plastic) outer clothing against (plastic) seats.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The ways to avoid static zaps:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) During cold weather, increase the humidity of inside air. You can use a humidifier in some buildings, but this usually not possible in cars or in other people's buildings. In those cases, you can use a spray bottle with water and apply a light mist to yourself. When drying clothes, stop your dryer before the clothes are completely dry; slightly damp/humid clothing won't have a static charge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Wear non-plastic clothing and shoe soles, and use non-plastic chair covers. Leather shoe soles stop carpet/walking static charges, and cotton or leather external layer clothing and/or seat covers stops static buildup from sitting (in buildings or cars)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Use anti-static chemicals on your outer layer of clothing, shoe soles, carpet, and seat covers. You can use either anti-static sprays or rub anti-static dryer sheets on things to coat them with the chemicals that reduce static buildup. You can also home-make anti-static spray by mixing a small amount of liquid fabric softener and rubbing alcohol in water and then applying it from a sprayer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) Discharge static buildup before it zaps you. When static charges build up on you it will always attempt to jump from your body to any large or grounded metal object. The zap you feel is the spark jumping the gap. If you are in firm contact with a metal object such as a key or ring and that metal object touches the metal before your skin does, the spark jump happens from metal to metal, and you don't feel the zap during the discharge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastEditorUserId="12802" LastEditDate="2017-01-01T07:40:53.057" LastActivityDate="2017-01-01T07:40:53.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14906" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14857" CreationDate="2017-01-01T08:02:09.270" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubber bands become brittle with age due not so much because of oxidation but rather due to evaporation of volatiles in the rubber/plastic material. These volatiles are parts of the plastic/rubber material that keep them soft and flexible, and the loss of them cause them to become stiff and break.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keeping rubber bands in unopened or otherwise airtight packaging and then storing the package in cool locations will prevent aging/brittleness. This is why rubber bands don't normally go bad in their original package but do when stored loose after opening. You see the same behavior in the rubber pickup rollers in laserprinters which become less flexible and 'sticky' over time due to the heat inside the printer, but stay 'fresh' while stored inside their original sealed packaging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastEditorUserId="12802" LastEditDate="2017-01-05T08:20:00.837" LastActivityDate="2017-01-05T08:20:00.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14907" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7525" CreationDate="2017-01-01T22:24:03.990" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My father was chemist and when the lab got smelly, he would be out pie pans of washing soda (sodium carbonate). Baking soda works, but much more slowly.  Arm &amp;amp; Hammer is a familiar brand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used this method when a skunk sprayed in the house. It took 8-12 hours to eradicate the odor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe the firm hired to clean my house after a fire used the same method, but they said it was a trade secret and would not reveal what chemical they used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19157" LastActivityDate="2017-01-01T22:24:03.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14908" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-01T23:12:49.743" Score="3" ViewCount="1497" Body="&lt;p&gt;My hair basically goes like this: after shampooing and conditioning, it grows in volume and while it feels smooth and silky, it's also a bit lifeless, thick, I run my hands through them and they just fall back to where they were, like a bush or something. I have medium-length hair on top, short on the sides. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then usually a few days after that, my hair is perfect. It's still a bit smooth and silky, but it's also &quot;firm&quot;, with strands and bangs going here and there, and I can style it just by running my hands through it and pushing it in the direction I want. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then a few days after that, my hair will go completely dead. Lifeless. Dry. Frizzy. So I'll shampoo and condition, and we are back to where we started.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Question:&lt;/strong&gt; How do I maintain the texture my hair has in the middle stage described above? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't use products but if it can't be done without, which ones should I use?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19158" LastActivityDate="2017-07-19T17:10:48.617" Title="How to do you maintain the hair in-between coarse and shampoo-smooth hair?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14909" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="422" CreationDate="2017-01-02T00:54:57.427" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know that apple charger cables work well if you didn't press the pencil too hard.&#xA;Rubber bands work fine too, and they're fairly easy to find. Bonus if they're the wide kind. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19159" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-01-04T04:08:29.243" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T04:08:29.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14910" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-02T04:49:37.583" Score="2" ViewCount="370" Body="&lt;p&gt;After playing soccer on muddy pitches, are there any recommendable ways of getting rid of the mud stuck between the studs and generally on the shoes/boots/trainers/sneakers? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19160" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T20:29:33.580" Title="How to wash very muddy sports boots?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14911" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14910" CreationDate="2017-01-02T05:41:22.317" Score="4" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Easiest way to get rid of the mud from bottom of the shoe is to let&#xA;the mud dry, then beat your shoes on some hard surface, all the stuck&#xA;mud will be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After that, you can remove the lace and rinse it in warm water and thereafter clean the shoes with the paper towel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19161" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-03T09:54:59.827" LastActivityDate="2017-01-03T09:54:59.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14912" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14910" CreationDate="2017-01-02T09:12:33.167" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The UK TV show 'Dragon's den' featured an invention by a 15-year-old schoolboy, which is now just coming to market, with the support of an almost unprecedented three of the 'Dragons' from the show.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bootbuddy.com/dragons-den.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Boot Buddy&lt;/a&gt; was designed specifically for the task you describe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that, the old standard solution of a hosepipe or outdoor tap [faucet] &amp;amp; a scrubbing brush has worked for many people for many years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;For those who don't know the show&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Dragon's Den has a panel of 5 highly successful businessmen &amp;amp; women, known as the Dragons [not least for their ferocity in grilling less-capable candidates], who invite potential new inventors &amp;amp; business startups to make their case for investment into their company. The Dragons invest their own money &amp;amp; time in the successful applicants' businesses, &amp;amp; of course, share in the rewards if the business grows.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The show has actually turned out some extremely successful, multi-million pound businesses in its 16-year lifespan.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I understand Canada also has a version of the show &amp;amp; it was also re-named to Shark Tank for a US version, so it may be better-known than I originally thought.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-01-02T09:12:33.167" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14913" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14870" CreationDate="2017-01-02T11:05:29.063" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I did it today. I had to clean lots of spider's web. The best thing is to use a piece of wood and just hover it, the web sticks to the wood. You don't need to clean the wood just keep doing it in other areas. You may need to turn the wood so more web sticks to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although the tip of the wood was full of web as big as a lid of a jar it was still grabbing more and more webs. Once you drag that on every corner, the remains can be cleaned quickly with vacuum cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11096" LastEditorUserId="11096" LastEditDate="2017-01-02T11:18:09.933" LastActivityDate="2017-01-02T11:18:09.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14915" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14908" CreationDate="2017-01-02T19:11:42.090" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This happens because you just took all the natural oil out of your hair and scalp, and you can take advantage of hair products in this case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a large range of options you can choose from, like hair mousses, oils and pomades.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would personally suggest using oil, as it is the closest to what our scalp naturally produces. One cheap and natural solutions is coconut oil. Just put a drop or two on the palm of your hands, rub them together and run them through your hair, mostly at the ends.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will give you the same effects as the 'few days no wash', and keep your hair nice and soft longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use it again after a few days if you feel like your hair is too dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naturallivingideas.com/coconut-oil-for-hair/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naturallivingideas.com/coconut-oil-for-hair/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; you can learn more about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13939" LastActivityDate="2017-01-02T19:11:42.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14916" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-03T06:51:15.353" Score="1" ViewCount="44476" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this chair:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NEpYb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NEpYbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's me sitting on the chair:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Oim6v.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Oim6vm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pardon the pixelated face :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, my question is how do I add a headrest to this chair?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My neck starts hurting after long time sitting on the chair. So I need a headrest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10588" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T11:40:00.923" LastActivityDate="2021-01-15T17:08:39.270" Title="How to add a Headrest to this chair?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14916" CreationDate="2017-01-03T10:37:09.850" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As far as we can search in google for such a product, no such add-ons have been released for this purpose. Moreover, you will not resort to enhancing your office chair by purchasing extra repair parts and adding them especially for you. Finally, this problem can be resolved using another hack possible, describing them as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Adjust your sitting position as shown in below picture.&#xA;If you do as follows, chances for getting neck hurt will be very much less and thus the main problem gets resolved.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PU5hG.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PU5hG.gif&quot; alt=&quot;seating position&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Even then if you have neck pain, you could relax in the chair that you have as shown below, but in this case, you can not guarantee your health issue to be solved.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vrfZm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vrfZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-01-03T10:37:09.850" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14918" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14896" CreationDate="2017-01-03T10:54:23.427" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hope you can get a brush as shown from your house. Rub with this brush and remove the letters in bulk instead of going for scratching. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/piUq4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/piUq4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;fabric washing brush&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Afterward, you may have to clean the brush for leftovers, that you could do using ordinary water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T11:44:41.683" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T11:44:41.683" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14919" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-03T19:00:43.563" Score="5" ViewCount="2922" Body="&lt;p&gt;The biggest&lt;sup&gt;[&lt;em&gt;citation needed&lt;/em&gt;]&lt;/sup&gt; problem with children is that they like to rip holes in insect screens on doors/windows. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replacing the insect screen is not always a viable solution (they cost money - especially since new one will be torn shortly again; or, the window is non-standard size and finding matching screen size is hard or impossible).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming the rips aren't too big - under 10 inches long and 1 in inch wide, and most are much smaller - is there an effective way to patch up the rips?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The obvious solution (clear scotch tape) doesn't work because it refuses to stick to insect screen well and falls off easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for a lifehack, not a professional repairman level solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1549" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T11:37:42.867" Title="How can I effectively patch up holes in insect screen?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14919" CreationDate="2017-01-03T19:31:16.903" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sewing will work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Old fashioned stitches that will just to the job will do, but you might do some more fancy embroidery stitches to improve the looks of the screen, at the same time hiding the damage. Google (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=hand%20sewing%20and%20embroidery%20stitches&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;biw=870&amp;amp;bih=614&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwj5hcbk2abRAhXecFAKHchhCgwQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=_&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;search results here&lt;/a&gt;) on -hand sewing and embroidery stitches- for some options for sewing and embroidery stitches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Featherstitch&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;feather stitch&lt;/a&gt; will do both, basic repair as well as decoration. Use green yarn for the actual repair and head it with some bright colours for a flowerhead.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The more damages, the more flowers the screen will get.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the kids are old enough they might even enjoy the act of repairing the screen, if you put it to them the right way.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(Some kids will never, others may ask you to teach them embroidery.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-03T19:31:16.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14883" CreationDate="2017-01-03T19:44:24.440" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ironing may help but seeing the pictures I fear poorly made tie to start with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it was an expensive tie, bring it to the shop (or the chain of shops) you bought it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When not returning them to the shop, check the washing information on the tie. If it is dry cleaning only, and you can not wear the tie as it is, try dry ironing.&#xA;If you can wash it, wash as per information label and iron.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In ironing, gently push it to get it flat again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the twist orginates from the knot with which you tie your tie, you can try a different knot and try to close it less tight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And have you tried a tie pin to keep the tie in place even though it wants to turn?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-03T19:44:24.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14922" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6438" CreationDate="2017-01-03T20:21:43.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are the tips to completely clean the teeth at home.&#xA; - Brush regularly the right way: Brushing is the basic for teeth care that keeps your teeth white and in healthy condition.&#xA; - Brush your teeth for two minutes regularly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bSthG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bSthG.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Brush at semicircular way. Keep the brush at an angle of 45 and brush the front, back and chewing parts of teeth.&#xA;Flossing is also vital for the proper teeth cleaning. It removes the food remains from within the spaces of teeth. Food remains within teeth cause bad odor and teeth stains. Regular flossing will help you to remove the food remains from your teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19182" LastEditorUserId="7247" LastEditDate="2017-01-04T04:09:21.453" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T04:09:21.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14923" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-03T21:37:12.997" Score="6" ViewCount="486" Body="&lt;p&gt;Traveling from UTC+8 to UTC-8 (16 hour difference). Other than sleeping or having a coffee, what are some hacks that can help recover jet-lag in quickest manner ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4666" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-01-06T15:43:34.927" LastActivityDate="2017-01-22T18:20:51.440" Title="How to quickly recover from jet lag?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14925" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14923" CreationDate="2017-01-04T09:03:05.557" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;+8 to -8... California to Japan, for instance?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For you it ought to be relatively easy on the out-trip, you'll get the worst jet lag coming home.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used to do London-Japan &amp;amp; meet a team from LA there. I was lagged on the way out, they were fine, they were lagged on the way home, I was fine.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;We all did this 4 or 5 times a year for 10 years, so we had plenty of practise. Sometimes we'd be there a week, sometimes 2 months, &amp;amp; different length stays affect your recovery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of this depends on what the local time is when you get to your final destination hotel etc [rather than what time you land]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used to land about noon, but not get to my final destination til 4 or 5 pm.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The main 'trick' I used to use was to sleep as long as possible on the plane, so when you land your brain has a better chance of accepting it as 'morning'.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Then I would stay up determinedly until midnight.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Coffee is obvious, but go out for a meal, grab a beer, stay out in public so there's no opportunity to nod off. My colleagues from the US would arrive late enough to go straight to bed so there was no chance to do this in a group, which would have made it easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lots of people recommended melatonin tablets - I never found they made any difference whatsoever. They're also not licensed for sale in the UK so I had to borrow some from US colleagues to test them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also - sleeping pills are not recommended for air journeys, so do the best you can without coffee &amp;amp; maybe grab a couple of whiskies, just enough to be able to nod off in all the racket on the plane. Take earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Sleeping on planes is a practised art, especially if you're in 'the chickens' as the crews call it, 'coach' or 'economy' as the public know it;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One very odd but eminently reproducible twist is that on the first night you can't stay awake in the evening &amp;amp; can't wake up in the morning [though you must or you'll never get over it]. Each day you can stay up later &amp;amp; get up earlier. About a week or so into the trip this extends so far that your body is actually starting to wake up before you go to bed - so you get 3 or 4 nights of insomnia after about 1-2 weeks.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Then you're through it &amp;amp; your lag is finally over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T09:03:05.557" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14926" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14923" CreationDate="2017-01-04T11:56:08.077" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sleeping is the primary cause and symptom of jet lag. Consequently, any solutions will need to address that. Caffeine and alcohol may help, but the effectiveness varies by the individual. That's probably why you've excluded those.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Methods to reset &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circadian_rhythm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;circadian rhythm&lt;/a&gt; should apply &lt;a href=&quot;https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/jet-lag-and-sleep&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;just as well to jet lag as other reasons for disrupted sleep cycle&lt;/a&gt;.&#xA;Here are a few solutions for quickly recovering from jet lag:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacker.com/5328706/reset-your-sleep-cycle-with-a-16-hour-fast&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Fasting to reset sleep cycle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=1563029&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;blue light&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/brain-sense/201111/is-light-keeping-you-awake&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sunlight to help you stay awake&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bestbinauralbeats.org/how-binaural-beats-work/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;binaural beats&lt;/a&gt; and/or guided hypnosis&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;power naps &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure if these qualify as &quot;life hacks,&quot; and &quot;quick&quot; may be subjective, but these are some relevant methods that I recall of from popular news sources regarding sleep at least.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7124" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T11:56:08.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14927" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10560" CreationDate="2017-01-04T14:21:15.087" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;With tubes such as the one in your photo, I just switch hands when the tube stops dispensing. That is, if I normally squeeze a tube with my right hand, then I switch to my left hand when I can't squeeze out any more of its contents. This technique probably doesn't ensure that I use up every last drop in the tube, but I can often delay buying a replacement for a week or two. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19195" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T14:21:15.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14928" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14883" CreationDate="2017-01-04T16:00:22.157" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Iron it, You have to be careful though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19196" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T16:00:22.157" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14930" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5760" CreationDate="2017-01-04T16:22:05.293" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have fan in the room you can turn it on and move close to the smell source. If you don't have it, just use something for ventilation, for example part of your clothes or list of paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8204" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T16:22:05.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14931" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14305" CreationDate="2017-01-04T18:14:05.720" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Normally I wouldn't advocate against using a lifehack, but be wary of using anything that would make these decals truly permanent. While there are definitely ways to keep these from coming up, they might work so well that if you went to sell your house/get your security deposit back on your apartment you could get stuck paying for a new bath tub if there is residue left behind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...Perhaps you would better off financially in the long run simply buying higher quality tub decals...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: I own and am renovating fixer upper, and permanent bathroom decorations knocked 5 figures off the house price.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T18:14:05.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14932" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14952" CreationDate="2017-01-04T18:58:10.140" Score="23" ViewCount="9358" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a house that enters into an alley. With the snow, I can see all the tracks from the dog(s) that come into my yard. Today, I saw a few piles of dog feces that I had to clean up before coming into work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not see human foot prints around where the dog prints are, which leads me to believe that the dog is roaming free, likely at night or during the day when I work. I can't exactly call Animal Control since I don't know what the dog looks like or when it's around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Short of setting up a fence, how can I get dogs that I do not own or see from coming into my yard and defecating? I need a solution that can be left out in the cold (hand held devices or battery operated devices are out), which means -35c style temperatures (after factoring in the wind chill). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1527" LastEditorUserId="1527" LastEditDate="2017-01-06T15:56:33.777" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T11:36:36.587" Title="Stop free-roaming dogs from entering my property" Tags="&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="13" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14933" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14932" CreationDate="2017-01-04T19:13:53.557" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is no effective, legal way to do this.  It's a problem older than Animal Control, leash laws (or equivalent), possibly as old as domestication of dogs.  If you don't want to start a war with your neighbors, the only thing you can do without a fence is install an automatic camera so you can identify the dog to Animal Control.  This is moderately expensive and only a little effective (many locations have cut Animal Control budgets to the point of having only a single officer for a county and no maintenance budget for equipment).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best I can suggest is bite the bullet and put up a high, sturdy fence.  The saying is so old the English version is a translation from either Latin or Greek (not sure which): &quot;Good fences make good neighbors.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T19:13:53.557" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14934" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14932" CreationDate="2017-01-04T19:55:30.750" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some sound based cat deterrent items, which may also work against dogs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A short internet search showed Cat Repellent, Mega sonic cat repellent, Ultrasonic Cat deterrent, and several more.&#xA;They have different settings for different animals, when mentioned dogs are always in the list.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some emit sound all the time, others only when an animal is detected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the information of those sellers you can make your own, with a speaker that emits a very high sound, keep it beyond what even children can hear if you have neighbours with kids.&#xA;If you are smart with machines you might even be able to have it work only when a camera detects a dog in the area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-01-04T20:01:03.303" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T20:01:03.303" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14935" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14932" CreationDate="2017-01-04T19:57:04.500" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try bitter apple spray. It's a dog deterrent typically used to prevent chewing but I bet if you put it in a sprayer (like the ones used for weed spray) and went around the perimeter it would discourage them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bitter apple spray is not toxic to dogs, just doesn't taste/smell good to them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: kept my puppy from eating my stairs, my dining room trim, coffee table, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8101" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T19:57:04.500" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14937" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11738" CreationDate="2017-01-04T22:37:20.110" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I had the same problem but didn't realize it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I took a closer look at the usb cord I have - it looked very much like the photos above but a little scummier.  So I took an ordinary staple, out of my stapler, and scratched the blackish green stuff off.  The cord works again and my phone is charging as it ought to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19204" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2017-01-05T12:13:01.930" LastActivityDate="2017-01-05T12:13:01.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14938" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14932" CreationDate="2017-01-04T22:44:22.170" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Motion activated sprinklers deter everything, are non lethal, and their effects easy to localize.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lowe's has an &quot;Orbit Yard Enforcer Motion-Activated 1600-sq ft Sprinkler&quot; for less than $20USD.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You mention snow, and for obvious reasons this solution isn't suitable when temperatures get below freezing.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even with this limitation, keep in mind that it won't be below freezing forever and if you start training the dogs/cats/raccoons/girlscouts as soon as the weather warms up, they will remember the unpleasant effects and continue to avoid the area next winter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19205" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T22:44:22.170" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14939" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14919" CreationDate="2017-01-04T23:17:38.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fastest way is to use duct tape on both sides of the tear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &quot;normal&quot; way to repair a screen is cut a patch from fresh screen and then weave it over the tear using wire thread. A curved needle with a fairly large eye is needed for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2017-01-04T23:17:38.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14940" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14857" CreationDate="2017-01-04T23:21:14.383" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep them under water in a sealed container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Water will retard the outgassing of volatile solvents in the rubber and help keep them supple for a longer period of time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastEditorUserId="5292" LastEditDate="2017-01-05T01:30:12.910" LastActivityDate="2017-01-05T01:30:12.910" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14942" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14932" CreationDate="2017-01-05T09:35:06.747" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cuteness.com/article/natural-stop-dog-pooping-yard&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Natural Products to Stop Dogs From Pooping in the Yard&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;No one wants to step in pile of dog poop. If a canine is a member of&#xA;  your family, poop piles are expected. But with the aid of some natural&#xA;  deterrents, you can encourage pooping in certain areas of the yard. If&#xA;  poop in your yard comes from neighborhood dogs, these same deterrents&#xA;  can help. Natural products provide a safe alternative to harsh&#xA;  chemicals and are typically safe around children as well. White dog&#xA;  waiting on a driveway in suburban neighborhood Small dog standing&#xA;  beside yard credit: Nuli_k/iStock/Getty Images All-Natural Commercial&#xA;  Dog Repellent Products&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Outdoor commercial deterrents are available at your local pet supply,&#xA;  grocery or hardware stores. These products use natural ingredients&#xA;  that are safe for animals as well as for any vegetation in your yard.&#xA;  They repel dogs through an unpleasant odor, taste or feel. They&#xA;  typically come in granules or sprayable liquids, and they produce an&#xA;  unpleasant scent that helps keep dogs from pooping in the area. The&#xA;  downside to these is that the scent lasts for a only few weeks, so&#xA;  regular application, including after rain, is necessary. Mix Your Own&#xA;  Homemade Deterrents&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If you do not want to purchase commercial products, your kitchen may&#xA;  already have natural deterrents that will keep dogs from pooping in&#xA;  your yard. Chili pepper, sprinkled around the area, irritates the skin&#xA;  and noses of dogs, keeping them at bay. Other natural products that&#xA;  have distinct odors that are very offensive to a dog’s sensitive nose&#xA;  include ammonia and vinegar. Unfortunately, both of these can kill&#xA;  vegetation if poured directly on them. Soak cotton balls with vinegar&#xA;  or ammonia and place the cotton balls throughout your yard. As with&#xA;  commercial deterrents, homemade deterrents need regular application.&#xA;  Apply Alternative Landscaping&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If you are looking for a long-term deterrent, alternative landscaping&#xA;  is an option. Certain plants, such as aloe, holly and berry vines,&#xA;  have sharp edges and thorns that a dog will not want to venture&#xA;  through. Pine cone mulch provides a rough surface that may be too much&#xA;  for a dog’s feet. In terms of scent deterrents, the Coleus canina&#xA;  plant, also known as “Dogs Be Gone&quot; or &quot;Scaredy Cat,” gives off an&#xA;  offensive odor that keeps most animals out. The smell of this plant is&#xA;  described as that of licorice or nicotine, and sometimes like skunk&#xA;  scent. Water as a Natural Deterrent&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Another natural deterrent stops dogs from pooping in your yard and&#xA;  waters your foliage at the same time. Two watering options include&#xA;  changing your watering schedule and sensor sprinklers. If you have a&#xA;  regular stray dog that seems to take regular bathrooms breaks in your&#xA;  yard, consider making that dog's time of day your watering time. The&#xA;  offending dog will not want to venture in and get wet. Motion-detector&#xA;  sprinklers work well. Place them in areas you want to keep poop-free.&#xA;  When an animal approaches, the sensor turns a sprinkler on. This&#xA;  startles the dog, gets him wet, and sends him on his way. Other&#xA;  motion-activated devices emit high-pitched sounds or bursts or air&#xA;  instead of water to deter animals that venture close.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19216" LastActivityDate="2017-01-05T09:35:06.747" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14943" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14932" CreationDate="2017-01-05T09:47:44.533" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to see Snopes take on this one. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Keep-Dogs-amp-Cats-from-Pooping-on-Your-Y/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Reported on line&lt;/a&gt; as being used in Los Angeles, I have actually seen in in Melbourne, Australia. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I couldn’t believe my eyes as I walked down a nice suburban street, with single homes, each with a neatly manicured front lawn – each with a plastic Coke bottle, filled with water, standing at each corner. I asked my cousin (a native) what in Hades was going on and she just shrugged and said nonchalantly, “yeah, keeps the dogs form crappin’ on yer lawn, dunnit?”&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5fjxM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5fjxMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;big water bottles&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;BEG&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; you to run a scientific test of this and let us know if it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;[Update] after a little research, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.doctorgreenfingers.co.uk/Pest_control_Cats_Ants_Dogs_Slugs_Snails_Aphids/Keep_cats_away_cat_deterrents.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Docotr Greenfingers&lt;/a&gt; attempes to explain it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Ever wondered why people put bottles on there  lawns? You may have&#xA;  been told its to keep cats away and its true. But does it work and&#xA;  how? First of all we must half fill a clear plastic bottle with water &#xA;  .( Its very important to fill half full of water. ) Put lid on and&#xA;  place in the middle of the lawn. If you have a big lawn then put a few&#xA;  about. Leave out and see if it works! Cats are suppose  to be scared&#xA;  away by the bottle, but how you ask? It works best at night and if&#xA;  there a breeze. Take a light say from a street lamp, car or one of&#xA;  your windows. &lt;strong&gt;This light travels through the bottle and the water&#xA;  which is then reflected away like laser beams in different directions&#xA;  giving off little flashes. The cat sees these flashes and Zap! He's&#xA;  away&lt;/strong&gt;. There you have it so go out and try it out on your lawn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;OTOH, Cats Away declares it to be &lt;a href=&quot;http://catsaway.org/water-bottle-and-cat-myth/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a myth&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And the Snopes jury is out - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.snopes.com/critters/wild/lawn.asp&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;undetermined&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please, for the sake of humainity, you have to conduct experiemnts and report back to us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19216" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T11:36:36.587" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T11:36:36.587" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14932" CreationDate="2017-01-05T15:10:33.857" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are chemical animal repellents that you can spray that might work.  The active ingredient is &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2-Undecanone&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;methyl nonyl ketone&lt;/a&gt;, which is found in a number of edible plants and has a strong smell somewhat reminiscent of cilantro.  I've only ever used it indoors, so I don't know how well it would wear outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as its effectiveness, well, YMMV.  It made my cats sprint out of the room, but my dogs just rolled around in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12745" LastActivityDate="2017-01-05T15:10:33.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14947" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14923" CreationDate="2017-01-05T17:52:09.580" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is what worked for me well on frequency east-coast to China travel (12 or 13 hours depending on season). The thing that you really want to avoid is being wide awake at 3am in the morning. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to pick flights that arrive in the afternoon or early evening. Early morning arrivals are terrible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to stay awake in the plane. Work, watch movies, read. If you get really tired, take a catnap.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stay active and awake until it's &quot;normal&quot; bed time in the new location. A few beers and a nice dinner can help this along. At this point you had a really long day and should be bone tired. Out cold in 5s.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I still may wake up at 3 am but tend to be tired enough to just turn around and fall asleep again.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Switch to &quot;normal&quot; wake up and bed times right away. No transition, no day time naps. Just pretend that there is no jet leg and keep busy. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7364" LastActivityDate="2017-01-05T17:52:09.580" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14949" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4076" CreationDate="2017-01-05T18:44:40.920" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let it dry over night, and when you walk again in the morning, it will fall off without effort. Perhaps leave your boots outside, and upside down to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the answer to your question: yes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastActivityDate="2017-01-05T18:44:40.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14951" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14910" CreationDate="2017-01-05T22:10:37.270" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I lean them sole up at like 45 degrees and hit them with garden hose and a high pressure nozzle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J05pi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J05pi.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2017-01-05T22:10:37.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14932" CreationDate="2017-01-06T00:02:59.270" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could pee around the perimeter that you want to mark as yours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: Personal experience: I had a neighboring dog who would bark like crazy when I approached the fence separating our yards. Eventually I peed along the side of the fence, and he was the quietest dog ever after. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19231" LastActivityDate="2017-01-06T00:02:59.270" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14932" CreationDate="2017-01-06T02:04:50.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had a good deal of success with ordinary, ground pepper sprinkled on the ground. I don't know how viable this would be in snow though! The experience is very unpleasant for the pooch, and it will soon learn not to come back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19235" LastActivityDate="2017-01-06T02:04:50.537" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1658" CreationDate="2017-01-06T04:39:48.533" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Muffle your footsteps&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the knob&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If hinges are towards right then turn clockwise&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If hinges are towards left then turn counter clockwise&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lift the door &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn against the knobs then boom and add water to lower the noise chance.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19236" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2017-01-06T09:54:17.980" LastActivityDate="2017-01-06T09:54:17.980" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14956" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14923" CreationDate="2017-01-06T09:11:45.467" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You are trying to alter your body's &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circadian_rhythm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;circadian rhythm&lt;/a&gt; to match an altered day/night time period.  The ways you can do this are shown below. Apply these methods to help yourself sleep or wake as needed to match the current day/night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make yourself sleepy:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Consume Melatonin (regulates circadian rhythm)&#xA;Consume Tryptophan (Parmesan or cheddar cheese; metabolizes to serotonin and melatonin)&#xA;Avoid bright light (at least 2 hours prior to bed)&#xA;Perform normal night time rituals (shower, read in bed, ect.)&#xA;Not recommended: Consume general depressants (alcohol, sleeping pills)&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To wake yourself up:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Consume (preferrably complex) carbohydrates (bread, cereal)&#xA;Consume stimulants: Caffeine, Taurine&#xA;Exercise&#xA;Expose yourself to bright light (blue or white works best)&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Links:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Melatonin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan#Dietary_sources&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Tryptophan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurine&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Taurine&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_response_curve&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;When to apply bright light&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastEditorUserId="12802" LastEditDate="2017-01-08T11:05:06.057" LastActivityDate="2017-01-08T11:05:06.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14959" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14923" CreationDate="2017-01-06T15:31:44.157" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Seems a solution to this would be similar to the age-old problem of a cure for the common cold :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've only ever done transatlantic (10 hours difference). What has worked for me is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tough it out and stay awake at all costs until your normal bed time at the destination (provided that you may need an hour or two extra to completely recover from the added fatigue, so have some leeway in the waking time the first day or two). I avoid stimulants (like caffeine) and soporifics (sleeping tablets).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other things you might try (combine with above):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear yellow or orange glasses (cheap safety goggles should do) 2-3 hours before bedtime. These are supposed to cut out UV and blue light wavelengths. While melatonin is constantly produced, this is also destroyed in the presence of light of wavelengths smaller than about 530 nanometers (which is abundant during the day, and also from LED lighting, some fluorescents, as well as phone/laptop screens etc.). The yellow/orange shades cut out these and simulate dawn, at which time melatonin buildup can commence, and produce sleepiness at a sufficient high level.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Your body also needs sufficient ingested &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tryptophan&lt;/a&gt; (or &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-Hydroxytryptophan&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;5-HTP&lt;/a&gt;) as a building block from which to produce first serotonin and from this melatonin (ingested melatonin itself supposedly can not reach your brain due to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood%E2%80%93brain_barrier&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;blood-brain-barrier&lt;/a&gt;). Others have mentioned this, but an &lt;strong&gt;additional important aspect&lt;/strong&gt; to this is that tryptophan (a small amino acid molecule) is difficult to get past the blood-brain-barrier and difficult to get into the appropriate cells. It seems that some &lt;a href=&quot;http://mentalhealthdaily.com/2015/04/06/foods-that-increase-serotonin-tryptophan-carbohydrates/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;carbohydrates together with your tryptophan-rich foods produce some insulin, which is helpful in this regard&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try to start this on the flight, but of course the plane's meal/snack routine, lighting and noise (and general inability to sleep in those awful seats) may not be helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Caveat: Since we're talking about endocrinology one should point out that not everything works the same for everybody, peoples' internal chemistry can differ widely. Your mileage may vary and all that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some other reading:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circadian_rhythm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikipedia: Circadian rhythm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13971" LastActivityDate="2017-01-06T15:31:44.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14960" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-07T10:21:56.483" Score="9" ViewCount="2692" Body="&lt;p&gt;The equals key is missing from my keyboard. If I need to press it I am currently using a pencil to stick in the hole and push the little internal button.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas how to continue using my keyboard efficiently?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18821" LastActivityDate="2017-01-16T19:16:42.827" Title="I lost my equals key. now what?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14960" CreationDate="2017-01-07T11:17:58.443" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know how efficient it would be, but you could use the on-screen keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For &lt;a href=&quot;http://etc.usf.edu/techease/4all/input-devices/how-do-i-use-the-onscreen-keyboard-in-mac-os-x/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;MacOS&lt;/a&gt;, you can enable the on-screen keyboard by selecting the &quot;Show Keyboard Viewer&quot; menu bar option, which can be enabled by checking the &quot;Show Input menu in menu bar&quot; under the &quot;Input sources&quot; panel. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For &lt;a href=&quot;https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/10762/windows-use-on-screen-keyboard&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Windows&lt;/a&gt;, you can select Start -&gt; Settings &gt; Ease of Access &gt; Keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19249" LastActivityDate="2017-01-07T11:17:58.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14962" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="83" CreationDate="2017-01-07T12:19:56.253" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Both of my hinges have broken. I am about to order replacements.&#xA;For a temp fix, I have: black duct tape from the top left of the screen to the surface of my laptop's supporting table (or to anything that it will stick to, behind it), and tape from the top right of the screen to the front right of the base of the laptop. These opposing tapes keep it fixed upright (again, this is temp), and they do not block the screen, although it is awkward getting to the numeric keypad on the right. You will probably want to test the angle you need before affixing the two tape strips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19250" LastActivityDate="2017-01-07T12:19:56.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14963" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14960" CreationDate="2017-01-07T14:16:01.550" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the key is just missing (not being damaged still there) you might find a replacement key in a shop where they recieve old keyboards.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Like in shops where they refurbish used computers or where they put together several old computers to make one usable one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you might be able to order one online, if you search on your make of keyboard.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Sometimes other keys fit, as long as the bottom of the key is identical, and you can scrape off the text (if any) on the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://crafts.stackexchange.com/questions/330/how-can-i-affix-keyboard-keys-to-a-suit-jacket&quot;&gt;This question from over in Arts and Crafts&lt;/a&gt; might show you what you need to know about the under side of the keys.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Two main versions shown, there are more different ones around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is an other solution, if you have a key on your keyboard you never use, you can switch the function of the keys.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I do not remember how, but I am pretty sure the help function on your computer should help you find it. 'Repurpose keys' I would look for.&#xA;Depending on the layout of your keyboard and the country you are in/the language you use.&#xA;On my keyboard I might use the one with ~ and `, or the one with | and \   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you repurpose your missing key for the one you repurpose, you can still use that set of characters with your pencil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:52:57.800" LastActivityDate="2017-01-07T18:47:37.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14964" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14800" CreationDate="2017-01-07T15:13:52.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always make a point of placing the cup so that one very small part of the rim is OFF the placemat, then there's an air gap and no vacuum by which to lift the placemat with the cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-01-07T15:13:52.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14965" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14960" CreationDate="2017-01-07T15:23:08.370" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Normally, the keys just pop out with a gentle lift. Find a key that you rarely use, pop it out and click it in place of your equals key. If you want, you can tape a piece of paper over the printed symbol saying &quot;=&quot;. Use your pencil for typing the rare character once a month.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-01-07T15:23:08.370" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14344" CreationDate="2017-01-07T15:43:30.060" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A chemist once told me the answer to this but I have to confess I've never tested it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apparently, &quot;real&quot; soap and other non-soap detergents work by completely different mechanisms which are contradictory. When this problem occurs, try adding some real soap to the sponge and it &quot;neutralises&quot; the detergent, allowing it to be rinsed away much quicker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-01-07T15:43:30.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14967" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14960" CreationDate="2017-01-07T18:42:08.937" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can define another combination for it using a software like &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.autohotkey.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;AutoHotkey&lt;/a&gt;. It's an open-source macro-creation tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following code replaces &lt;code&gt;=&lt;/code&gt; with &lt;code&gt;Alt&lt;/code&gt;+&lt;code&gt;]&lt;/code&gt;, and also &lt;code&gt;+&lt;/code&gt; with &lt;code&gt;Shift&lt;/code&gt;+ &lt;code&gt;Alt&lt;/code&gt;+&lt;code&gt;]&lt;/code&gt;. Use any key instead of &lt;code&gt;]&lt;/code&gt; if you want. Save this code as a &lt;code&gt;.ahk&lt;/code&gt; file and then run it using AutoHotkey.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;!]::&#xA;SendRaw, =&#xA;return&#xA;&#xA;!+]::&#xA;SendRaw, +&#xA;return&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Autohotkey is available for Windows. On a Mac you can use similar softwares such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Keyboard Maestro&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19252" LastEditorUserId="19252" LastEditDate="2017-01-08T01:11:14.067" LastActivityDate="2017-01-08T01:11:14.067" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14969" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14960" CreationDate="2017-01-07T19:35:52.940" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Google change a key function on key board. Then you can easily change a function of less used key into what you want&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19254" LastActivityDate="2017-01-07T19:35:52.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14960" CreationDate="2017-01-07T23:56:44.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had an issue on a business trip with the b key on my laptop's built-in keyboard refusing to work. I didn't have an external keyboard with me, and I was working. A LOT. For me, working means taking notes in meetings, writing up plans, sending emails, writing code -- typing, typing, typing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I opened an existing document and copied a lower case b into my clipboard buffer, then pasted it into a notepad document I just kept open. I also did an upper case one. Then I just basically lived my regular life, using Ctrl-V to paste the b in wherever I might need to paste it. Type the first half of a word, paste the b, type the rest of the word. (Copy and paste from notepad, not from Word, because you don't want to paste any formatting, surrounding spaces, or other &quot;helpful&quot; features.) If I needed to do a normal copy-and-paste, I could flip back to the open file and get the b into the buffer again afterwards. At one point I was projecting my laptop and taking notes with this technique, and it wasn't until I had to re-get the b into the buffer that the other people had any idea I was doing it. (You get quick in a hurry if you do something enough.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This technique should carry you until you can replace your keyboard, or at least get an external one you can connect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2017-01-07T23:56:44.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14971" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="14983" CreationDate="2017-01-08T01:45:17.820" Score="0" ViewCount="27572" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was told several times that the most effective way is simply to move my wet hand (palm) over the cloth (and cat's hair will be on the palm).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But in my case it's not true. Maybe, because in my case the cloth is thin (I prefer thin T-shirts, socks, etc) and cat's hair is relatively long, so it often gets deeply inside the cloth, literally penetrating it (or, at least, hardly clinging to it). Washing machine doesn't remove cat hair too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently I end up with explicitly removing hair fibers with my fingers one-by-one. Any ideas? (Details, if needed: we have two cats, one short-haired and one long-haired.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19256" LastEditorUserId="4088" LastEditDate="2017-01-10T13:47:37.100" LastActivityDate="2020-10-31T21:14:38.257" Title="How to effectively remove cat hair from clothes (e.g. T-shirts) of thin cotton?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14972" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14971" CreationDate="2017-01-08T01:55:55.357" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lint roller (adhesive tape on a roller with a handle) would not work well because of the stretchiness of the t-shirt fabric and the stickiness of the adhesive tape.  However, there are other adhesive surfaces that might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could flatten out Silly Putty, press it on the shirt, and the hairs would get stuck in the SP when you peel it off. It also wouldn't stick to your shirt's fabric very strongly. However, Silly Putty is expensive, and wouldn't cover much surface area, so it would not be cost effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also get a roll of contact paper (a.k.a. shelf liner), which should not be too expensive but should have a lot of square footage.  Cut off a section the size of your shirt, peel off the backing, press your shirt onto it, and peel it off slowly. The hairs should stick the the paper and get drawn out of your shirt fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-01-08T01:55:55.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14974" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14971" CreationDate="2017-01-08T10:21:49.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have removed most of cat hair, but not all, with a wet sponge. It also works on sofas and carpets, but again, it does not remove the hair completely, only the major part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19248" LastActivityDate="2017-01-08T10:21:49.450" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14976" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-08T22:32:09.603" Score="-3" ViewCount="646" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got keratoconus and that meant bad eyesight. I am not used to wearing goggles but now I feel I should, the reason I don't is I completely forget I need them or I need them only when I know I had to watch a presentation etc. My mind is always looking for a logical reason which it can accept it. Any hack to make myself wear goggles all the time?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-11T04:15:26.890" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T04:15:26.890" Title="How do get in habit of wearing glasses" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;&lt;eyesight&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2017-01-09T15:22:55.513" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14977" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14976" CreationDate="2017-01-09T10:00:58.357" Score="1" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Try getting your best friend to remind you all the time to wear them&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Get some really funky ones so that you look cooler&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Try wearing a string with them so that they just hand around your shoulders in case you forget&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Reward yourself a treat for every week that you had the glasses on all the time&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Punish yourself if you don't&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Pay a dollar to your best friend (as a piggy bank) every time you forget, I'm sure it will help :)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19278" LastActivityDate="2017-01-09T10:00:58.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14978" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14976" CreationDate="2017-01-09T12:47:12.317" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Incorporate putting on your glasses into your morning routine. I.e. put them on first thing in the morning, and don't take them off until you go to bed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-01-09T12:47:12.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14979" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-09T21:42:55.650" Score="1" ViewCount="410" Body="&lt;p&gt;The edges on the tea towels in our household tend to fold around the stitches after machine washing. This prevents them from being easily folded. The edge folding gets worse after repeated washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can straighten the cloth again by ironing it, but I've read that ironing diminishes the cloth's ability to absorb water. Also, I'd rather not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to get those edges nice and flat again? (Or keep them that way.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19280" LastEditorUserId="19280" LastEditDate="2017-01-10T10:35:42.180" LastActivityDate="2017-01-12T16:43:16.083" Title="What can I do about folded edges in tea towels after washing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14980" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14979" CreationDate="2017-01-10T05:43:50.627" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you give a hot water wash as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Launder the dishcloth as usual and let them fully dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill a kitchen pot with water and set it over HIGH heat on the stove. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When it reaches boiling point, add 1/2 cup white vinegar to the water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now add your rags to this solution.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Boil for a few minutes to kill odors and bacteria along with to unfold the foldings.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Allow to cool completely.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take out each cloth well and hang on a cloth drying rack or coat hanger to dry.&#xA;The better one will be drying under sun.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Though this solution can remove cloth folds, ultimate solution can be derived only after observing further information that is to shared by question raiser.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-12T06:38:34.100" LastActivityDate="2017-01-12T06:38:34.100" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14981" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14971" CreationDate="2017-01-10T05:59:26.733" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you could follow both the steps shown below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry your T-shirt in sun. After a warm dry, spread out a paper on your floor. Now shake your t-shirt rapidly so that newtons first law of motion is applied(&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Everybody will continue in its position unless it is acted upon by an external unbalanced force&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;). During this, some hair will fall on you too. But most of them will fall on the paper distributed on the floor. Afterward, you can clean the area by packing up hair on paper spread out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use Vacuum cleaner. Spread out your t-shirt on a table. Now try out a vacuum cleaner on it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-01-10T05:59:26.733" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14982" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14919" CreationDate="2017-01-10T06:37:51.227" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could do two hacks for this issue as a solution but it depends on the size of the hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the size is very much small, you can surely go for this. You could arrange a used bubble gum(for this, you itself can have one and use the same afterward). Enlarge it using your fingers so as it fits the holes size. Then fit over the hole. Afterward, you could wash off your hands and let the patch dry for 1 day. Patched bubble gum will become a good obstruction for insects in terms of its material after a good dry. Furthermore, if this hole gets the attraction, you can color it with fabric paint to suit the entire insect screen. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use this solution if the patch is not a hole but a long cut. Arrange steel wire like this.I do not know the exact name of this, but you can use this to tie and make anything stay strong. You could hold back the two section of insect screen that is peeling off because of cut. If you see it awkward, you could insert the same as a design on both ends. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EiLJj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EiLJjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T11:37:42.867" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T11:37:42.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14983" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14971" CreationDate="2017-01-10T19:54:22.107" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;We also have a cat, so I'm speaking from experience:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prevention - you don't need to get off what didn't get on your clothes in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Brush your cat regularly. If he's not used to it, start with just a few strokes with a brush while petting him and reward his patience, e.g. with a small treat. Every hair that's in a brush won't get shed elsewhere. &#xA;If you have a cooperative outdoor cat, brushing outside is even better.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vacuum regularly. Not only the floors, but also the places you and your cat share, like the sofa. Sitting on cat hair causes them to get embedded in the fibers of your clothes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some people swear by fabric softener to reduce electrostatic effects and thus less &quot;clingy&quot; hair. As I personally don't use it, I can not confirm its effectiveness, but at least for fabrics with partly synthetic fibers it sounds logical.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid embedding cat hair into the fibers as much as possible, so make your wardrobe / closet / laundry basket / pile of clothes... off-limits for your feline companions. Once they sleep on the clothes, they'll literally &quot;rub the hair in&quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do not wash clothes with cat hair on them. It might be tempting to &quot;have the washer and dryer deal with them&quot;, but usually it causes them to get &quot;felted&quot; onto and into your t-shirt. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Removal - a mix-and-match set of methods I used in the past.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For copious amounts of hair (think shedding season), shaking out the shirt (outside!) will be a first step.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you use a lint roller or other tool, I find it easiest to use it while I wear the shirt. It seems to stretch less than when placed on a table or ironing board. Plus I don't want to spread cat hair everywhere. But in the long-term, they can be pretty pricey. I mostly use them for a quick touch-up. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There are re-usable lint rollers on the market that have a permanently sticky rubber surface that can be rinsed off. They work reasonably well (but are less &quot;strong&quot; than the ones with tape), but are not suitable for large surfaces.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Similar to the sticky rollers are rubber gloves. Not the thin chirurgical ones, but simple household gloves. Get them slightly damp, then wipe down your clothes. The hair should form little &quot;rolls&quot;. Rinse the gloves as necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A very &quot;hacky&quot; approach is packing tape - and very cheap. Wrap some round your hand, sticky side out, then use it like a lint roller. What's nice is that you can somewhat adjust the strength by pressing harder or less hard, whatever fits your use case. And your hand will mold better to your body-shape than a rigid roller, so you need less going back-and-forth. Note that the &quot;stickiness&quot; can vary between brands, so some experimentation may be in order. Don't use duct tape or similar, especially for thin fabrics!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Note that no tool or method will remove every single hair. You live with cats, that also means cat hair. You can drastically lower the amount, but if you really want to get rid of every single hair, there will always be a few that must be plucked off individually.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2017-01-10T19:54:22.107" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14979" CreationDate="2017-01-10T21:30:35.850" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tea towels can be ironed, they will keep taking on water as usual.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It is the teddy cloth towels that do not take up as much water when ironed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution is quite simple, as I hate ironing:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Shake out the towel when it comes out of the washing machine, best if you can get it to make a whip sound.&#xA;Then pull the fabric straight, with your hands to start and then you drag your edge over the edge of a table or even the washing machine. You do that from one corner to the next, with the first two inches/five centimeters being stretched and flattened on that semi-sharp edge.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Hang to dry or put in the tumble dryer.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;When dry, repeat the shake, the pull and the drag over the edge of the table.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works best if you start with it when the towel is still new, as the creases will wear faster than the bits in between, making them more likely to stay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do iron other things, you can use the iron on just the edge of your tea towels. You will not use that first little bit for drying much, so even if it makes it taking water less easy, it will only be a small bit that is affected.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And when you use that tea towel for drying dishes later, you can test whether it does change the amount of water it accepts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-01-12T16:43:16.083" LastActivityDate="2017-01-12T16:43:16.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14985" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14799" CreationDate="2017-01-11T07:14:04.127" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you following methods for removing hard crust formed due to paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nail polish remover&lt;/strong&gt;:If the paint spots are small and very less in number, you could use this, try to dilute the paint. Arrange one piece of waste cloth along with so that you can remove diluted paint using this. Ordinary paint removers can also work but I am not sure whether they could be applied on clothes. So found out a substitute for it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ordinary wash but using hard brush&lt;/strong&gt;: During the ordinary wash, you can use this type of brush that is having comparatively large spokes. Also take care while rubbing with this, because you should not worsen the situation.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gXBxv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gXBxv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dry cleaning&lt;/strong&gt;: Since this one is the pretty costlier method if your fabric is that much sweet to you, you can finally resort to this solution. You can contact dry cleaners in your locality and sure, they will be able to tell how much paint can be removed by them. If they do not tell you about possible color change after wash, you should ask them before giving.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T07:14:04.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14986" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14971" CreationDate="2017-01-11T08:35:47.547" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Thanks everyone for their answers.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;I realized that one of my problems was that I often &lt;em&gt;first&lt;/em&gt; hand-washed my clothes, and only &lt;em&gt;then&lt;/em&gt; removed remaining hair. I did this because I supposed some of hair to be removed by hand-washing. But, if fact, it just made cat hair to go deeper into the material.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My current recipe (maybe not the best) is the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blind cleaning&lt;/strong&gt;. While T-shirt is still dry, move wet hand/wet sponge over it. As for me, I don't like this step, because my vision doesn't allow to see cat hair precisely on dry material (but I can see it very well on wet material), so this step is actually to be done &quot;blindly&quot;; however, I realize that it still can be somewhat effective. Also, if there is a lot of hair on T-shirt, you can also shake it above a bathtub (not my case though, I usually had not much hair, but strongly-clanged).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sighted cleaning&lt;/strong&gt;. Drench T-shirt (hair is much more visible on wet material). Remove cat hair fibers with your fingers one by one from both outer and inner sides of cloth &lt;sub&gt;(this is actually what I did before, but I did it &lt;em&gt;after&lt;/em&gt; &quot;step 3&quot;, which made it problematical)&lt;/sub&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Washing&lt;/strong&gt;. Wash your clothes as usually (hand-washing, machine washing, etc). Never do it before &quot;step 2&quot;: not only soap and washing powder themselves don't remove cat hair, but also typical washing movements cause hair to penetrate deeper into the material.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check&lt;/strong&gt;. While cloth is still wet, check it for not-noticed-yet hair. Repeat &quot;step 2&quot;, if necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19256" LastEditorUserId="19256" LastEditDate="2017-01-11T09:04:44.987" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T09:04:44.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14987" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-11T12:45:39.693" Score="-2" ViewCount="1654" Body="&lt;p&gt;Would Cocoa Butter vitamin E skin cream be a good leather boot conditioner? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ingredients are purified water, mineral oil, Cetearyl alcohol petrolatum glyceryl stearate beeswax, polysorbate 60 sorbitan stearate methylparaben propyl para ban vitamin e disodium EDTA cocoa butter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19298" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-11T16:10:20.460" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T16:10:20.460" Title="Any other better leather conditioner alternatives?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2017-01-15T05:08:52.547" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14988" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14987" CreationDate="2017-01-11T13:59:23.913" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The following can also be other substitutes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Beeswax-solid: Used for protection of leather. It creates a barrier for environmental influences&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Coconut butter-semi solid: It conditions the leather surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sweet Almond oil-liquid: Softens the leather internally and replaces the natural oils lost through dying&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Castor oil-liquid: This is heavier oil that provides the 'shine'. This could be replaced with mineral oil if necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T13:59:23.913" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14989" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-11T14:18:04.460" Score="4" ViewCount="13511" Body="&lt;p&gt;(I'm not sure if lifehacks is the best category for this, but it's the best I could find.) For a long time now, I've thrown my blankets off myself while I'm sleeping. I know I toss and turn in my sleep, and this results in me being cold in the morning. I hate myself doing this and I want to stop. I absolutely hate pajamas so that's not an option for me. I don't know how I can stop this, or if I can stop this at all. Please help! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19299" LastActivityDate="2019-11-30T07:54:40.453" Title="How to stop throwing blankets off myself while sleeping?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14990" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14989" CreationDate="2017-01-11T14:38:37.300" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lower your thermostat a few degrees during sleeping hours, so you don't get too warm under the blankets.  Then turn it back up for the morning -- or, if it's a modern thermostat, program the settings for sleeping hours (and while you're away for school or work) and save some money on heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T14:38:37.300" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14991" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14916" CreationDate="2017-01-11T15:22:39.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For no sew, quick-fix:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;get a large piece of fabric (before investing rehearse this with a bed sheet)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;get a pillow or two - this is your stuffing so accommodate to fit your needs &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;lay the pillows on the chair in such a way as to comfort your back&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;use the fabric (bed sheet) to secure the pillows in place to the back of the chair&#xA;*You can tweak to achieve a pretty look (ex finish by tying the back of the fabric in a bow) *&#xA;I used this method to beautify a ugly chair but this technique will hold your extra padding in place as well. Easy to wash too - just untie! Hope this helps :)  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZcPCo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZcPCom.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ozH3y.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ozH3ym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;I added the fabric for beauty effects but it will also hold pillows in place and allows you to take it off and wash it&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19289" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T11:40:55.883" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T11:40:55.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14992" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14989" CreationDate="2017-01-11T15:36:47.133" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;On one side of the bed, insert the edge of the blanket between the mattress and the bed frame. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T15:36:47.133" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14993" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-11T15:57:16.427" Score="5" ViewCount="1694" Body="&lt;p&gt;I made a trap by cutting the top off a plastic bottle, inverting it, and put a rotting banana in it. However, not a single fly has gone into the trap for 2 days (and there are flies everywhere).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm guessing they simply aren't attracted to bananas. If this is the case, what is the best bait to lure flies?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For more info, I'm in Uruguay, and they appear to be common houseflies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19302" LastActivityDate="2017-01-28T07:23:23.810" Title="How to trap houseflies? (what's the best bait?)" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14989" CreationDate="2017-01-11T15:59:43.050" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to work out why you do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you in fact get too hot, or it that you dont feel secure and thrash around?  You can buy weighted blankets that whilst thin, leave you feeling more secure. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T15:59:43.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14995" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14987" CreationDate="2017-01-11T16:01:52.903" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Nikwax&lt;/a&gt;, rubbed in thinly using a cloth and left in a warm place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T16:01:52.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14996" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14993" CreationDate="2017-01-11T16:16:53.817" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know about houseflies in Uruguay, but here in the Netherlands I always put the following in the bottle trap:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;some honey (works even better if it's also smeared on the 'walls' of the bottle)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;about 2-3 cm of vinegar (I use apple vinegar, but I think any would work)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a drop of dishwashing liquid (it prevents the flies from floating in the surface tension)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the past summer I've mostly been bothered by fruit flies, and I caught a buttload of them. But I've also caught a couple of houseflies that were bothering me, this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17518" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T16:16:53.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="14998" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14993" CreationDate="2017-01-11T18:30:46.320" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would give this sticky tape trick a try &lt;a href=&quot;http://everydayroots.com/sticky-paper-fly-trap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://everydayroots.com/sticky-paper-fly-trap&lt;/a&gt; it's an old method. &#xA;Hope this helps :) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19289" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T18:30:46.320" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15000" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14989" CreationDate="2017-01-11T20:09:44.777" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't want to turn this into WebMD but I think your question should be treated as more than a life hack. I would consult with a doctor since what you are experiencing sounds like a reaction to something else. To quote Dr. Rosenberg &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;There are many reasons for tossing and turning. These include sleep apnea, chronic pain, periodic limb movement and acid reflux to name a few. Others include the bedroom environment being too warm or having too much light. In addition, excessive alcohol, caffeine and heavy meals before bed can lead to restless sleep.&quot;&#xA;Maybe explore the cause rather than &quot;hack&quot; it. &#xA;Hope this helps :) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19289" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T20:09:44.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15001" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15483" CreationDate="2017-01-11T21:50:21.380" Score="4" ViewCount="29810" Body="&lt;p&gt;My friend forgot to trash meat from the fridge before the long school holiday.&lt;br&gt; After 3 weeks I returned to find the bad rotten meat left inside the fridge.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Currently, I am alone in the house so removing the fridge is not an option for the next few days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any hack to remove the odour ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16014" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-01-13T16:22:09.867" LastActivityDate="2019-07-04T05:51:43.197" Title="How to remove rotten meat odour from the fridge?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15002" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-11T21:59:56.233" Score="4" ViewCount="2228" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let's say that I have some sort of food item that is shareable. How can it be shared in such a way that all three parties are satisfied with the portion that they get (they feel like their portion is the same size as the others)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The solution for two people is to let one person divide the food and then have the other person choose which portion they want. How can you do this for three people?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19201" LastEditorUserId="19201" LastEditDate="2017-01-14T11:13:26.360" LastActivityDate="2017-01-31T09:55:46.803" Title="How to share food fairly with three people?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15003" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6438" CreationDate="2017-01-11T22:14:51.033" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-24362939&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3D printed toothbrush&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to brush your teeth in &lt;strong&gt;6 seconds&lt;/strong&gt;. It must be custom molded as it contains all the bristles necessary to simultaneously brush every tooth in parallel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't think they have done the necessary clinical trials to address &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/checking-the-claim-a-3-d-printed-toothbrush-that-cleans-your-mouth-in-six-seconds-1224503/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;skepticism&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; that it is fully equivalent to 2 minutes of manual brushing, so it may be &lt;strong&gt;a risky way to try to meet the twice daily recommended minimum in only 12 seconds&lt;/strong&gt;. But it might be a reasonable risk as a partial replacement to get the benefits of &lt;strong&gt;brushing 5 times a day in 4 minutes, 18 seconds&lt;/strong&gt; instead of 10 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1312" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T22:14:51.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15001" CreationDate="2017-01-11T22:28:31.530" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest vinegar. It has strong antibacterial properties and a strong odor of its own. The vinegar smell will be fully gone within 24 hours.&#xA;Just wet a piece of cloth with any type of vinegar and thoroughly clean the fridge with it.&#xA;Hope this helps :) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19289" LastActivityDate="2017-01-11T22:28:31.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15005" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15001" CreationDate="2017-01-11T23:01:02.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spray it down with colloidal silver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For those of you continually down-voting this, A] please note he asks for a &quot;hack&quot;, B] TRY it, and C] #more_life_experience_than_most_of_you ....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Colloidal silver spray eliminates many odors &lt;em&gt;immediately&lt;/em&gt; ... I guarantee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7840" LastEditorUserId="7840" LastEditDate="2017-05-09T16:01:24.523" LastActivityDate="2017-05-09T16:01:24.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15006" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15002" CreationDate="2017-01-12T02:25:12.443" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have the first person cut off an estimated 1/3, the second person divides the remainder in half, and the third person get first pick, then the second person get second pick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the first makes the &quot;1/3&quot; piece too big or too small, then the second and third people would choose the larger slices, so the first person will make a good effort to slice just 1/3.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the second divides unevenly, then the third would get a larger share, so the second will strive to make the division equitable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-01-12T02:25:12.443" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15008" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15001" CreationDate="2017-01-12T05:51:27.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you follow these steps:(During these process, please check fridge is not working)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First, you can remove the meat from fridge to a trash bin or to a carrier and then, trash bin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could search in the kitchen to find out a dishwasher like this. I suggest you have the one that is strong in odor.(I am not branding product, please find a substitute in your local market)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gfvxE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gfvxEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take some drops of it in a container, add some water and dilute its concentration.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;With a clean cloth, dip it in this solution and apply it to space in the fridge where the meat was kept.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let it dry for few minutes.&#xA;-You could use a dry piece of cloth to wash that applied solution away.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Even after this, if the odor exists, then you could use the lemon spray as shown:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Mr3EX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Mr3EXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:36:51.230" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:36:51.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14993" CreationDate="2017-01-12T06:14:13.303" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you cut that banana, immerse into honey and keep it wide open in the setup you have made. Another method is as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find a suitable can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut out lengths of duct tape, wind around the can without touching the sticky ends, or getting them dirt, otherwise, the trap will not work.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the lengths around the can and press the tape tightly against the can with your hands. A gentle rub is ok.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the duct tape from the can so that the surface of the can will now be sticky. You can test to see how sticky it is. If it is not very sticky, repeat with new lengths of duct tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tape a small flashlight to the bottom of can, if you can find a UV flashlight, it will be great as flies are mostly attracted to UV light.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the can at place where you require, leave it for a night.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Replace the can with another one and use the entire steps again. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Though another answer also used light, I do not support collecting flies in a freezer so I am improving it with another suitable substitute.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-13T06:57:31.203" LastActivityDate="2017-01-13T06:57:31.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15010" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15001" CreationDate="2017-01-12T09:24:51.070" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use this occasion to properly clean your fridge. As different microorganisms need different conditions to grow, first use baking soda disolved in water to kill acidic thriving bacteria and fungi.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you rinse the residues from baking soda, clean the fridge with vinegar to kill alkaline thriving microorganisms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let the door of the fridge open for half an hour to allow the inside to dry because high humidity helps microorganisms to grow.&#xA;The smell of vinegar will be gone in a few days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19248" LastActivityDate="2017-01-12T09:24:51.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14993" CreationDate="2017-01-12T19:01:17.513" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've successfully used a small pool of orange juice in the bottom of a similar trap to catch fruit flies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-01-12T19:01:17.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15012" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14993" CreationDate="2017-01-12T19:04:12.717" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can stand the tought and the smell:&#xA;A small piece of meat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some insects are not atracted to sweet but will come in on savory items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-12T19:04:12.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15002" CreationDate="2017-01-12T22:39:57.710" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This get tricky as players could collude.  With two there is never an incentive to collude. If First starts with splitting in half then who ever picks first wins big time.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First splits off a portion    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second has the option to take that portion or split the remainder    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If Second takes the portion then Third splits and First picks next     &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If Second splits then pick order is Third, First, Second&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2017-01-12T22:39:57.710" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15014" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14993" CreationDate="2017-01-13T00:53:01.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a trick for you, provided you are talking about regular flies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most answers mentioned a food source. Let's try something else that also attract flies: &lt;strong&gt;Light&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Flies are attracted to light and will fly toward light sources when their surroundings become dark. Here is what I have had a lot of success with: &#xA;Be sure you can create total darkness in the house and only produce light where you want to catch the flies. &#xA;At night, clear out or line the freezer with paper or plastic, then, gradually turn on and off lights around one by one to lure the flies closer to the fridge. Then turn off all light source and open the freezer. If your freezer does not have a light, put a flashlight in there, point it inward. In a couple minutes, you will get all the flies in there. Close the freezer for a minute. All the flies will have dropped frozen and not yet dead. Remember, clear out and/or line your freezer. They flies won't get to land anywhere. They'll freeze and drop into your plastic or paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can then collect them, do what you want with them. Feed the frogs, throw them out to nature, or flush them away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same light concept can be used without the freezer. You can use a tube, a large, empty soda bottle, a water jug, so long as you make the light lure really tightly controlled so that it's the only light source. Spread sticky glue around the walls &amp;amp; you will get a jug full of flies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have fun! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19320" LastEditorUserId="19320" LastEditDate="2017-01-13T21:34:27.367" LastActivityDate="2017-01-13T21:34:27.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15015" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15017" CreationDate="2017-01-13T02:16:19.637" Score="1" ViewCount="6123" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to remove &quot;woollen bubbles&quot;, that arise on woollen clothing after some time? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19322" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-15T19:34:54.207" LastActivityDate="2017-01-15T19:34:54.207" Title="What is the best hack to remove bubbles?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-01-15T14:14:42.680" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15017" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15015" CreationDate="2017-01-13T06:33:32.073" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even high-quality sweaters and warm clothes produce bubbles which makes them look old and worn out. This is usually due to washing and due to ageing. I would suggest you do not use any machines for this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a razor&lt;/strong&gt;: This is used currently in laundry. Electric or battery operated razor is not required. A use and throw type known as a disposable razor would be sufficient. Take care while using otherwise, it may cut your woolen clothes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a pumice stone&lt;/strong&gt;: Easily available hack for this in the market. Rub it on your woolen clothes and see the hack solving easily.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a sand paper&lt;/strong&gt;: The second easily available hack in shops. Rub it in a single direction and hack works.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whenever you wash your woolen clothes, always remember to wash them in detergents or conditioners made especially for them and not the washing powder available for washing fabrics of cotton, silk or other varieties.&#xA;Also remember that &lt;em&gt;Proper and tender care can keep your woolen clothes new for years together.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-01-13T06:33:32.073" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15018" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8114" CreationDate="2017-01-13T10:00:16.993" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My girlfriend stirs her drink with a raw wooden spoon. This can also work with a bamboo stick but since it has less surface area, it takes a little longer. It's still quick enough, after about 3-4 stirs it will be completely decarbonated. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A warning, however, don't fill your glass to the top, because when decarbonating, it creates bubbles and there's a chance the glass will overflow. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I couldn't believe how well it worked the first time I tried it. I don't know exactly why it works so well, so if someone can explain it, please do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19327" LastEditorUserId="47" LastEditDate="2017-01-13T11:28:01.873" LastActivityDate="2017-01-13T11:28:01.873" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15002" CreationDate="2017-01-13T12:30:46.190" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are having a dinner party, setting up the food yourself on the plates with a good presentation and then serve it can be another solution. A nice presentation will make the guests happy. If you have leftovers, make sure the guests feel welcome to take seconds if they want. This avoids the problem with the third being polite and not taking an equal size as the others so as to leave nothing left. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19311" LastActivityDate="2017-01-13T12:30:46.190" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15021" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15002" CreationDate="2017-01-13T15:35:10.960" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This answer is based on the answer from @Paparazzi, but should work well in all situations &lt;strong&gt;if there is no collusion&lt;/strong&gt; between persons A and B.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A cuts off a piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;B either takes the piece, or forces A to take it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The two remaining people who don't yet have a piece do the standard two-person splitting as described in the original question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A will try to cut exactly 1/3 of the original.  If he cuts less, he is stuck with it.  If he cuts more, B gets it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2017-01-13T15:35:10.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6566" CreationDate="2017-01-13T18:40:01.203" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem - the stains on my stainless steel sink were caused by pool acid.  I used Brasso and the stains are completely removed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19328" LastActivityDate="2017-01-13T18:40:01.203" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15002" CreationDate="2017-01-14T07:39:05.840" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Preface:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;DrMoishe Pippik's &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/15006/80&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;currently top answer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; — cut A, B, C; pick C, B, A — &lt;strong&gt;does not work&lt;/strong&gt; because you have to define &amp;quot;fair&amp;quot; as each player either cuts 1/3 to the best of their ability (or maybe accepts less), or the glutton/cheater is going to lose out.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In the top answer, let's say #1 cuts exactly 1/3 (as they should). If #2 cuts a tiny sliver (the bad actor), #3 will select their larger piece, so #2 takes #1's third… and #1 is left with the tiny sliver. &lt;strong&gt;FAIL!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;So here's a &amp;quot;game&amp;quot; that works&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember the solution for &lt;em&gt;two&lt;/em&gt; people is that one person cuts the portion in half, and the other person gets to pick which one they keep. It's 100% &amp;quot;fair&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use that premise to &lt;strong&gt;create &lt;em&gt;four&lt;/em&gt; slices&lt;/strong&gt; (half and then half again) but the players only keep &lt;em&gt;three&lt;/em&gt; of the slices… and divide up the remaining 1/4th in a similar fashion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So here's the order:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;#1 cuts, #2 chooses (the whole becomes 50-50%)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;#2 cuts &lt;em&gt;their&lt;/em&gt; half, #3 choose (that half becomes 25-25%)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;#3 cuts the &lt;em&gt;other&lt;/em&gt; half, #1 chooses (that half becomes 25-25%)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set that last remaining 25% aside and repeat the sequence on the remainder.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After two iterations, the leftover piece will be only 1/16 the original size.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;After three iterations, the leftover piece will be only 1/64th.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You either can keep going and live in an infinite-sequence mathematical hell, or just decide the remaining crumbs are too small to be consequential and eyeball it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bonus:&lt;/strong&gt; This is impossible to cheat, collude, or game. You can even accept less than your share (intentionally) if you're not all that hungry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-01-14T07:44:15.190" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15002" CreationDate="2017-01-14T12:41:16.853" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Being the youngest in a family with four kids, we had a lot of sharing and often enough just between three if one of us was not there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We always had one cutting and then the others chose.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The chosing would be in random order if the cutting had been done fairly in our opinion. If we were not satisfied we would insist on a draw (straws or hidden number) to get the order of chosing or we would insist on further cutting to get the parts more equal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We would never go to the effort of two people cutting, if you did cut that bad you would be boo'ed, rediculed and told to do a better job next time. In the worst cases you would be told to make a few more cuts to devide better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the people sharing are all adults and the sharing will be just once, you can do the #1 cuts first, #2 cuts second and #3 choses first.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;But when teaching kids living together, better teach them from the start to cut as good as they can and pick wisely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-14T12:41:16.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15026" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7525" CreationDate="2017-01-14T15:55:04.207" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7d1hV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UtWHS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not sure if our pics are visible, but here goes. We bought a house on auction that previously had arson set to it. Almost a 100%gut! However...the areas we could save, we did. We used a primer called BIN which is shellac-based and seals in ALL odors in walls or surfaces that are paintable. Use tons of ventilation with BIN! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dry chemical sponges were a bust. Don't  waste your money. We used tons of vinegar, alternated with Dawn dishwashing soap.  Much elbow grease was required. Now  we have a beautiful, smoke-free home to show for it.  I also have heard that ozone machines are great for furniture, etc. I've heard you have to use them sometimes multiple times for it to have a full effect. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19332" LastActivityDate="2017-01-14T15:55:04.207" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15027" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15002" CreationDate="2017-01-14T16:26:28.047" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let one of them to try cutting ⅓ out of pie (let's call that part α and remainder βγ).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Two others vote by saying either &quot;α is really smaller than or equal to ⅓&quot;, or &quot;α is really larger than or equal to ⅓&quot; (if a voter thinks that α=⅓, he's free to choose any variant).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Then:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If both said α≤⅓: The &quot;cutter&quot; takes α, two others share βγ.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If one said α≤⅓ and other said α≥⅓: The latter takes α, the former shares βγ with the &quot;cutter&quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If both said α≥⅓:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The &quot;cutter&quot; tries to cut ⅓ (of original size) again, but now out of βγ (let's call that part β and remainder γ).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Two others vote for either &quot;β≤⅓&quot;, or &quot;⅓≤β≤α&quot;, or &quot;α≤β&quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Then:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If both said β≤⅓: The &quot;cutter&quot; takes β, two others share αγ.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If one said β≤⅓ and other said α≤β: The latter takes β, the former takes α, the &quot;cutter&quot; takes γ.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Otherwise: The &quot;cutter&quot; takes γ, others share αβ.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is actually more puzzle solution, than for real life.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Unlike Robert Cartaino's &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/15024/19256&quot;&gt;answer&lt;/a&gt;, this procedure is &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; recursive: maximum 3 cuts are done.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Whey I say that some two share something, I mean the standard cut-then-choose between them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And, as Anthony Joseph &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/15023/19256&quot;&gt;said&lt;/a&gt;, there are some researches on &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_cake-cutting&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fair cake-cutting problem&lt;/a&gt; in game theory. Neither the my procedure above, nor the standard cut-then-choose (for two participants) are ideal. Maybe better to ask at &lt;a href=&quot;http://math.stackexchange.com&quot;&gt;Mathematics&lt;/a&gt; with &lt;a href=&quot;https://math.stackexchange.com/tags/game-theory/info&quot;&gt;Game Theory tag&lt;/a&gt; (or is it too simple for them)? Also there exists Surplus procedure (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surplus_procedure&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikipedia article&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ams.org/notices/200611/fea-brams.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;direct link&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19256" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-01-31T09:55:46.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15028" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1546" CreationDate="2017-01-14T17:20:45.207" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.floodaz.com/mold-removal-using-bleach/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;mold killing products&lt;/a&gt; contain chemicals. These chemicals can be allergenic, bad for the environment, and bad for your family and pets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar, on the other hand, is a natural acid. Vinegar is totally non-toxic and safe of course. You can drink it, afterall. Vinegar is also biodegradable and fine for the environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although vinegar leaves a strong smell, the fumes are not harmful at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is very cheap to buy vinegar. You can easily find bottles of white vinegar in the supermarket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19334" LastActivityDate="2017-01-14T17:20:45.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15030" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15002" CreationDate="2017-01-14T22:51:25.873" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have A split into thirds.&#xA;Have B and C each rank the pieces by size.&#xA;There are several possibilities:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;B and C agree on everything, A gets what they think is smallest piece, B and C divide-and-choose the rest.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;B and C disagree on largest piece, each gets piece they think is largest, A gets the remaining piece.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;B and C agree on the largest piece, but disagree on the other two, B and C divide-and-choose the one they think is largest, B and A divide-and-choose the one B thinks is second largest, C and A divide-and-choose the one C thinks is largest.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case one, A can't complain, because A believes the pieces are equal, B and C can't complain either, because they each believe they got at least half of what they believe is at least two thirds.&#xA;In case two, A can't complain because A believes the pieces are equal, B and C can't complain because they each got the piece they believe is the largest.&#xA;In case three, A can't complain, because A got a fair share of two pieces, and A believes them to all be equal, B can't complain, because B got a fair share of what B believes to be at least two thirds, and C gets the same deal as B, so C can't complain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2017-01-14T22:51:25.873" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15031" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14960" CreationDate="2017-01-14T23:24:23.877" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Way #1:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get somewhere another keyboard with similar button shapes/sizes. Not necessarily new (it may be used by somebody else). Not necessarily working — you need just a &quot;donor&quot; of 1 button.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use forums/sites popular in your area to find that garbage. It should be relatively cheap (unless you have very rare keyboard with very specific button shapes). You can even publish announcement/post yourself (&quot;I'll buy broken keyboard with specific button sizes for &lt;em&gt;&amp;lt;specific price, small, but adequate for your area&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&quot;) instead of searching within list of already published propositions.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If your have friends, working as system administrators or something like that, then you even have a chance to get one for free. As, due to specifics of their work, they have access to lots of broken hardware. Any non-functioning keyboard will probably have no value for them, but can act as &quot;donor&quot; for your keyboard.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try using social networks.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try pulling some button from a &quot;donor&quot; keyboard and inserting into yours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You may need to repeat 1-2 several times, as similarly looking keyboards not necessarily have identical button shape and mechanism.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Way #2: Try crafting the button (or a surrogate) yourself. Probably the hardest way, even if you have access to 3D-printers or some other helpful equipment; at least if you want &quot;real&quot; button. But still theoretically possible. Also, I don't know mechanism of your keyboard, so I can't say anything more concretely. If the spring is still inside, it may be enough just to put a piece of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eraser&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;eraser&lt;/a&gt; (or &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styrofoam&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;other easy-cut material&lt;/a&gt;) of a proper size on the top of it to avoid using a pencil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19256" LastActivityDate="2017-01-14T23:24:23.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15033" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-15T13:41:23.783" Score="3" ViewCount="6806" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a short person (5'1&quot;, 154 cm) with tall ceilings (15 feet, 457 cm). I have an 8-foot ladder (244 cm). On this ceiling I have a smoke detector whose battery needs to be replaced. On this model, this involves unscrewing the case, removing the D battery from the slot, sliding a new one in (properly aligned, of course), then screwing the case back on. The case lid is attached to the ceiling by several electrical wires that connect to the building's central fire alarm system.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I stand on the very top rung of the ladder (eg. the apex, the thing you're &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; supposed to stand on) I can reach the alarm case just barely with my finger tips if I stretch out my hands. But I can't get a good grip on the case to open it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't get a bigger ladder. The 8 ft model barely fits in the elevator as it is. I would rather not rely on bringing taller people home just to change the smoke detectors -- so is there a way for &lt;em&gt;me&lt;/em&gt; to change these batteries?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5093" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:35:50.220" Title="Changing a smoke detector battery with a too-short ladder" Tags="&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15034" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="266" CreationDate="2017-01-15T14:51:58.893" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a Canis lupus familiaris to clean it up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1558" LastActivityDate="2017-01-15T14:51:58.893" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15035" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15033" CreationDate="2017-01-15T23:35:58.010" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the ladder on a &lt;strong&gt;sturdy&lt;/strong&gt; table.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You get the height of the table added.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="15377" LastEditDate="2017-01-16T18:42:42.940" LastActivityDate="2017-01-16T18:42:42.940" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15036" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-16T01:51:09.097" Score="5" ViewCount="2185" Body="&lt;p&gt;I accidently locked a master lock Street Cuff to our bed's headboard. The funny part is I lost the keys to unlock them. The headboard does not come apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any idea to get it off besides using an angle grinder?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In YouTube, I could see one guy figuring out how to pick this kind. He does not live nearby.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know it looks kinky, I actually put it on as a joke but my wife pressed the lock button without knowing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is been there for 2 years. Any advice or hack is seriously appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HhRVl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HhRVl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19350" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:34:57.053" Title="How do I remove this lock?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;repair&gt;&lt;locks&gt;&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15037" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15036" CreationDate="2017-01-16T04:20:40.853" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00A8DXKXS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;inexpensive high-speed rotary tool&lt;/a&gt; with &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0006MR23K&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fiberglass-reinforced cutoff wheels&lt;/a&gt; will do the job and is much easier to hold without damaging the bed. The links are just to show the type of item; you might find similar tools locally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-01-16T04:20:40.853" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15038" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15036" CreationDate="2017-01-16T05:56:33.300" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In this situation, I put forward following hacks possible:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you had noted down its key number, Masterlock would be able to help you with creating spare keys for that lock.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find out a locksmith to unlock the lock.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Maybe your local police could offer the better suggestion as thieves are expert in unlocking them and police could have learned better hacks from them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Another option is to buy a universal &quot;pick&quot; which claims to be able to open any lock with a round keyhole in seconds. I'm not sure where you can obtain such picks from or if they actually work.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As a last resort, I would suggest you go for the angle grinder.It will take around 10 minutes to cut the lock.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-01-16T05:56:33.300" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15039" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15033" CreationDate="2017-01-16T06:10:03.800" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you could search for this product on your neighborhood, it would be great that you can borrow it for this purpose. I would suggest you purchase a similar one and keep it in store as you will have to face this problem frequently for other smoke detectors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your smoke detectors are at the center of room, of course you could confuse yourself as how to use this ladder. In that situation either you can search for any obstacle in the room that would obstruct this ladder from gliding away along with your weight or you could tighten the ladder between two floors so that it wont move even if you enter on it.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hEoi5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hEoi5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are not getting one such ladder, then you could search for obstacles that are stern to keep the ladder that you have on it so that you reach the ceiling. Please do call a second person as this way does not give you much grip to hold and fully depends on your balance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:35:50.220" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:35:50.220" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15036" CreationDate="2017-01-16T12:15:21.347" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My experience (using and repairing these tools on a daily basis) is that a $20 angle grinder from Harbor Freight with a &quot;slicing wheel&quot; mounted is far easier to hold steady than a (usually more expensive) rotary tool, and either one will require a second person to steady the lock.  However, the big problem with any powered abrasive cutter is the shower of sparks the wheel will throw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An option that will still deposit abrasive particles and metal filings near the cut, but at least won't throw them across the room after igniting them (and hence possibly start a fire in bedclothes, curtains, etc.) is a &quot;rod saw&quot; or tile cutting blade mounted in a hacksaw frame.  These carbide abrasive blades will cut nearly anything (including glass and tile, and surely including the lock's shackle), but being muscle powered won't heat the filings from the shackle to ignition.  Yes, it'll take a long time to cut through a hard shackle this way -- but &lt;em&gt;this will do the least damage to the bedroom&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One additional advantage of a rod saw or abrasive edge hacksaw blade is that the cuttings won't come out of the cut at high velocity.  Temperature aside, this would absolutely required eye protection be worn by everyone assisting in the operation.  Such protection is a good idea, but not a fast requirement, with a low speed abrasive cutter like a rod saw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-01-16T12:15:21.347" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15036" CreationDate="2017-01-16T17:53:05.527" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not really a hack but rent some bolt cutters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tId2j4O-z-Q&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bolt cutter on u lock&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastActivityDate="2017-01-16T17:53:05.527" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15044" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15036" CreationDate="2017-01-16T19:07:37.307" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't see them well enough or know how the lock works to be certain but could you use a shim? This is a little bit of metal (cut from a drink can) that you can slide between the pin that holds the cuff closed and the cuff. Something like this: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC-1S4cHUPs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC-1S4cHUPs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastEditorUserId="12002" LastEditDate="2017-01-27T20:58:49.610" LastActivityDate="2017-01-27T20:58:49.610" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14960" CreationDate="2017-01-16T19:16:42.827" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is likely completely over thinking this but you could 3d print one. I doubt you have a 3d printers but you might have a makerspace (also known as hackspaces) close by which is likely to have one. If you go along someone might design one for you or help you design one yourself (there might be one already designed like this one &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:468651&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:468651&lt;/a&gt;), might cost more (the makerspace i go to is £5 per session and no other costs) than some other solutions but in my opinion it will be more fun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15794" LastActivityDate="2017-01-16T19:16:42.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15046" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15033" CreationDate="2017-01-16T20:51:42.560" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think &lt;a href=&quot;http://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1rq28NVXXXXX4XpXXq6xXFXXXV/IKAYAA-7-in-1-Multi-font-b-Step-b-font-font-b-Ladder-b-font-Folding.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this kind of ladder&lt;/a&gt; will be your best bet, as you can not get a tall ladder/stepladder in the lift nor are you allowed to get a ladder up on the outside of the building.&#xA;(This as per deleted comments.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ladder is one that can be bend in 4 short sections, which can be positioned as step ladder, as a platform and as a more traditional ladder.&#xA;Likely you will not have to buy it, I bet they are for rent in many places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this will not do the job, your best bet is to get someone in to do it for you, who can reach the alarm from the top rung of the step ladder you own.   Or someone who instals the allarms and might be able to exchange the battery operated one with one that works from the mains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-16T20:51:42.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15049" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-17T18:33:21.533" Score="1" ViewCount="1063" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can one can sure the shirt remain in place or fix it after wearing jumper (sweater), every time i wear i feel uncomfortable. I saw when i take it off, my shirt is all twisted. When we were kids, we were told to hold cuff in the hand while putting on jumper but it seem like a thing of &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;old dog, new trick&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;. Anyone got any special hacks for not having jumper twist when wearing jumper or ways to see where it is twisted from and fix it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="2120" LastEditDate="2017-01-17T20:11:50.753" LastActivityDate="2017-03-10T22:20:31.540" Title="putting on jumper without twisting" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15051" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15033" CreationDate="2017-01-17T21:52:37.733" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may qualify for the &lt;strong&gt;Smoke Alarm Assistant&lt;/strong&gt; Programs (ReAlarm)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Two different programs exist for those qualified:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;SABRE - Smoke Alarm and Battery Replacement &lt;br&gt;&#xA;Smoke alarms for the deaf and hearing impaired &lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Smoke Alarm and Battery Replacement (SABRE) program assists seniors and people with a disability who are vulnerable in the case of a fire because they are not able to install and/or maintain their smoke alarms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Firefighters can visit the residence at an arranged time to install a battery operated smoke alarm or replace existing smoke alarm batteries at no cost. The resident must supply the battery operated smoke alarm or batteries. Firefighters can provide home fire safety advice while visiting premises.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For further information about the program, visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=306&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-01-17T21:52:37.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15055" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14799" CreationDate="2017-01-18T09:53:33.807" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a fingernail to bust the crusted paint off, alternatively a meetal teaspoon will do. If you didnt treat it when wet, thats pretty much all you can do. Neat washing-up liquid might loosen the residue a little, worth a try&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-18T09:53:33.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15058" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15033" CreationDate="2017-01-18T14:52:03.003" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;As it has been stated before without truly reading your request, a specific type of ladder is your best bet along with a &quot;reach tool.&quot;  The &quot;reach tool&quot; for someone of your height would probably come in handy for many other tasks as well around your house.  Depending on where you live, many hardware stores rent ladders for a low couple hour fee.  Home Depot is a large name store that does for around $20-$25 for four hours.  I have this ladder at my home and when completely folded up it is only 6ft tall and does not require the support of a wall to reach 13ft.  For you being 5ft tall, this should be more than high enough for you to reach said smoke alarm.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PUfqM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PUfqM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other part of this that you may need is the &quot;reach tool&quot;.  Many hardware stores sell them as well as Amazon for $15-$20.  These will give you the additional three feet that you may require.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zsT3d.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zsT3dm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18227" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:35:32.417" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:35:32.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15059" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15049" CreationDate="2017-01-18T18:23:35.357" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The sleeves do twist if you do not hold them while putting your jumper on, or they move up so much that you can not easily pull them down. &#xA;So hold your cuffs when you put your jumper on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You also seem to suffer from the body of your shirt not being right when you take your jumper off. That you can prevent with this:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Tuck your shirt into your trousers (or your pants) and make sure those are a tight fit so the shirt does not work out.&#xA;There is at least &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/04/15/how-tuck-in-shirt/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;one website that teaches you how to tuck.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some places sell shirts in different lengths, you might need to buy one which is longer and stays better tucked in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that is not enough, you can do as dancers do, and wear a shirt which is sewn onto underpants. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-01-18T18:57:17.233" LastActivityDate="2017-01-18T18:57:17.233" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15065" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15001" CreationDate="2017-01-20T10:50:56.263" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Alright, it is been more than a week and the fridge has been moved outside. The question was scoped to that day and while no one else at home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That day i tried to put any material that I heard of can discharge bad smell or atleast its smell is stronger than the rotten meat odour. And it is available on the house that time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried to insert listerine, camphor, and coffee. None of them can discharge the smell inside the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But i found an interesting idea, instead of discharge the smell in the fridge, i better off discharge the smell of the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So i put coffee on the floor (It is robusta coffee, an Indonesian coffee, . It is very famous with the strong of its smell). And in my room,i put the coffee on a bowl, and inflate it with a small fan, just to get the smell to fill the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And it is work, I survived 3 night sleeping at my room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16014" LastActivityDate="2017-01-20T10:50:56.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15067" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14989" CreationDate="2017-01-20T17:02:12.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apart from all answers above,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tryout&lt;/strong&gt;- I would get an extra size blanket or comforter as it will reduce the frequency/probability of blanket/comforter being thrown off. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Considerable&lt;/strong&gt; - Pitch in the edges of blanket underneath of mattress as stated&#xA;in above answer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Avoidable&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;em&gt;Adjusting the thermostat before and after sleep is not a good idea&#xA;besides it will add a task in your routine. I would not prefer.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2017-01-20T17:02:12.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15068" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-20T18:37:37.453" Score="-4" ViewCount="700" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was hoping to write an email to President Obama. However, now that the transition to Trump's presidency has officially come to pass, all the search results suggesting to email the White House no longer apply. Does anyone know a way I can electronically contact Barack Obama at present?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know if people will consider this off topic or not, but it's something that should be simple and is yet more complicated than it seems, so I could definitely use a &quot;life-hack&quot; to solve this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11647" LastActivityDate="2017-01-23T14:02:15.183" Title="How can I contact Obama now that he's not in the White House?" Tags="&lt;privacy&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2017-01-23T14:41:01.420" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15069" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15070" CreationDate="2017-01-20T18:38:48.597" Score="5" ViewCount="6211" Body="&lt;p&gt;The mirror in my restroom has got spots on it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I tried washing it with soap and shampoo however they don't go away.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;How can I get this mirror to shine again ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vtFAS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vtFASm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Marked mirror&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19397" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-02-20T10:01:36.813" LastActivityDate="2020-08-16T09:47:53.717" Title="How to remove the spots on my mirror" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15070" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15069" CreationDate="2017-01-20T20:32:03.237" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;It looks like it is scale, which is build up chalk.&#xA;As with all scale, vinegar and lemon juice, among other things, will get rid of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best option might be cleaning strength vinegar but all different kinds of vinegar as well as many kinds of lemon and lime juice will clean scale. I expect there are commercially made cleaners that will do the job, based on other accids as well as those I mention.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For as strong build up as this I would use a bit of undiluted vinegar or lemon juice on a bit of cloth or paper and just rub it on, wash it off after with plenty of water.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;When using a commercial cleaner, follow instructions on the packaging. Some might be so much stronger that gloves are needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it was clear glass I would submerge it in a vinegar solution, but some mirror backings, some glues and some frame materials will not do well in that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To avoid a new build up, clean off your mirror after every use in which it gets wet. If the water where you live is hard (contains a lot of chalk) it might be needed to use a wipe with a bit of vinegar or lemon juice.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A lifehack to avoid water staying on the mirror is to wipe it with a little soap. Just a tiny bit, and wipe it off with a dry cloth or piece of paper.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This can be any kind of soap and it has to be a very little bit. Just drag a wet finger over a block of soap and use that little, or use the bit of liquid soap that is still on the dispenser after using it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-01-21T09:28:12.680" LastActivityDate="2017-01-21T09:28:12.680" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15071" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14989" CreationDate="2017-01-21T00:01:55.640" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem, until I moved to Europe and discovered the duvet!. A duvet is like a comforter except that it has a cover that you launder. And the cover is typically made of the same type of fabric as sheets are, s it's comfortable against your skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although you can have both a top sheet and a duvet, many people don't. I just use the duvet in place of a top sheet, because if I used both, the duvet might slide off when I turn over. Because there's just one layer, I find it easy to keep it on me while I sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find that a duvet helps me to stay at a comfortable temperature throughout the night. When the room is warm, I let the duvet just drape loosely over me. When it's cold, I pull the duvet tightly around me. I even do this (pulling it around me or leaving it loose as needed) in my sleep; it's instinctive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4902" LastActivityDate="2017-01-21T00:01:55.640" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15072" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14722" CreationDate="2017-01-21T00:26:38.467" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps instead of a bandage, a finger splint (you can find them at a pharmacy) would work. There's a wide variety of them, so you should be able to find one that will protect the fingertip from bumps without putting pressure on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5fudA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5fudAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XzT6w.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XzT6wm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4902" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T14:16:27.950" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T14:16:27.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15073" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14722" CreationDate="2017-01-21T09:52:45.010" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would try a combination of a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger_cot&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;finger cot&lt;/a&gt; which is basically a single finger rubber 'glove' and a chusioning layer of soft fabric around it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Or, if it suits you better, have the soft fabric on the inside and the rubber in a bigger size on the outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jtTiD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jtTiD.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;finger cot&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;Finger cot as used on the Wikipedia page&lt;/em&gt;, full attribution &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fingercot.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would fold a bit of teddycloth (like a towel) and sew both sides to make a one finger mitten and use that with the protection against getting wet. But any piece of cloth which is big enough can be wrapped around the finger in the way you find least painfull.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If needed (likely) you will need a bit of sticky plaster to keep them in place but this will be much lower down the finger. And you can use different length of mits and gloves against each other to move the spot you need to attach the tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case you need the sturdy protection the other answers recomment, you can still use the finger cot to protect your finger from getting wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finger cots should be available from the same shops as plasters, or from (web)shops that supply work places that work with food, as they are often used to protect damaged fingers and food from each other.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;They come in several sizes, you might want to go for the bigger ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-21T09:52:45.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15074" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2017-01-21T10:21:13.603" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to be addicted to chilis when I was younger, nothing was ever spicy enough; however, I've been a bit ill lately and have become sensitive to many things, including chilis. I enjoy the taste but the skin on my lips, in my mouth, tongue and esophagus is too weak to handle the intense spicyness of certain chilis these days. I've learned that either you avoid them or you eat loads of rice or drink/eat something really creamy to help with the burn (I don't eat dairy so I usually opt for a bowl of steamed rice or a glass of soymilk or a soy yoghurt). The best stomach remedy would be some probiotics and Alka-Seltzer or the like. My grandma used to just mix a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda (not baking powder!) into a 1/2 glass of water and drink that every 2 to 4 hours, but no more than seven of these 1/2 glasses per day, per the instructions listed on the baking soda packages.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19407" LastActivityDate="2017-01-21T10:21:13.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2017-01-21T11:01:41.943" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't put the bread in the freezer - but I store it in clean, dry ziplock freezer bags in a cool to cold place. However, I also use traditionally fermented sourdough-based breads and it makes a BIG difference. The money spent on bread like the one I described is of the same value considering the fact that I never need to throw it away because it lasts longer than the bread of lower quality. These types of breads are less likely to mold or go stale in such a short amount of time - it usually takes more than a week to start drying out or show any signs of deterioration. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19407" LastActivityDate="2017-01-21T11:01:41.943" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15076" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15081" CreationDate="2017-01-21T11:55:18.167" Score="1" ViewCount="200" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to store dried grains and beans in my pantry. However, most of the times I forget about the package of grains or beans that I have in store. And they dry out to the point where no matter how long I soak or boil them, they remain dried. For instance, I now have a 2.2 lb. (1kg) bag of rye berries languishing in my larder. I hate to throw food away! How can I repurpose such items? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19407" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-11-13T10:54:10.703" LastActivityDate="2017-11-13T10:54:10.703" Title="How can I repurpose dried out grains and beans?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15077" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15076" CreationDate="2017-01-21T12:04:49.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could maybe try making a &lt;a href=&quot;http://buckwheathullpillows.com/buckwheat-pillow-japanese-origins/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Japanese pillow&lt;/a&gt; from it, if there's sufficient. [I can't actually visualise how 'big' a kilo of dried beans would be.]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Make-your-Beanbag-Frogs-sewing/dp/B00KQMCFZ0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bean-bag dolls&lt;/a&gt;*, or simpler to make, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/activities/homemade-bean-bags-and-3-games-to-play-with-them&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;throw &amp;amp; catch toys&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*item from Amazon just as an example&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-01-21T12:04:49.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14908" CreationDate="2017-01-21T12:31:57.750" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the same problem though my hair is fine (as in the the thickness of each individual strand). I think it is because shampoos can be harsh on the hair due to detergents and foaming agents that are also difficult to completely rinse out. Also, hair dryers can really aggravate and dry your hair out, so if you use one, try to use it on a lower setting or let your hair air-dry naturally (you can set it with rollers or twists/braids if you need to). I've been using milder and sometimes PH balanced shampoos in addition to an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse (mix 9 parts water with one part Apple Cider Vinegar) and my hair is much more manageable nowadays. You can put the rinse in a spray-bottle and saturate your hair or you can just pour it over your hair. You can choose whether you want to rinse it out or not - the smell fades as the hair dries. This rinse conditions and smooths/calms the hair, it also remedy's dandruff. I really don't need a conditioner when I do this either. Afterwards, I just wait until my hair is half dry but still damp, rub some olive oil between my palms to distribute (apply) throughout my hair (concentrating on the driest parts of my hair, such as the ends) to help restore the oil content loss during the shampooing process. During the week, When my hair begins to look limp or dry again after a few days, I dampen it again using a brush wet with water and then apply a tiny bit of olive oil to my ends again; but it is important to wash it within the next few days after that to avoid dirty hair. Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19407" LastActivityDate="2017-01-21T12:31:57.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15079" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14908" CreationDate="2017-01-21T12:42:40.793" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Very simple, stop washing your hair.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Rinse your hair every day or every other day and let it air dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is all you need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But do give it a couple of weeks if you are used to washing it with shampoo now.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;At first it will feel greasy, or plain dirty, but that is at least half your ideas about it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Comb (and with long hair brush) it every morning and evening, so the natural oils spread and coat the whole of the hair and do not stick at the roots.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This will take care of dry ends as well.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Then rinsing with lukewarm water (or your normal shower temperature) will get the exess off without soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you need your hair clean after it gets really dirty or when it is washed before cutting, the odd wash with shampoo will not hurt, but if you wash with shampoo for a few times running will lead to having to condition your hair for just rinsing again. (But as you are now used to it, you will not feel dirty anymore.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-21T12:42:40.793" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2017-01-21T12:55:03.310" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Eat or drink milk and milk products like yoghurt, as mentioned before.&#xA;If you are allergic or intolerant of dairy, most or all usual milk substitutes and their products will work as well.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Coconut milk is often used in some of the Asian cuisines and fits very well with the kind of food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a range, the low fat options will work less than the ones containing some or more fat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also from own experience, eat bread or plain rice, or other plain food that is not spicy. Boiled potatos are often working, beans which are not mixed with sauce can do the trick.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;As can a mouth full of salad, specially if it also has some fat in the dresssing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-01-24T20:25:56.130" LastActivityDate="2017-01-24T20:25:56.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15076" CreationDate="2017-01-21T13:09:06.083" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A way to use them when they are without hope for use as food, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cookipedia.co.uk/recipes_wiki/Blind_baking&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;baking beans to blind bake pastry&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vxBUH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vxBUH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;blind baking, with specially made &amp;#39;beans&amp;#39;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;blind baking with special beans, normal dry beans works as well.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Picture from the page linked to above. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cookipedia.co.uk/recipes_wiki/File:Blind_baking_cooking_method.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Full attribution on this page.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On one site I once read, the person kept the beans in a bag in the freezer between use as blind baking beans and got a second use as cold pack out of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-10-23T18:47:25.380" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T18:47:25.380" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15082" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10169" CreationDate="2017-01-21T15:23:05.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sleeping on your back actually causes you to breathe heavier. The heavier you breathe, the less oxygen your nasal passages can let pass through. This results in your mouth opening up naturally. Also, make sure your room and blankets aren't too warm. That can also result in heavier breathing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19409" LastActivityDate="2017-01-21T15:23:05.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15083" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15069" CreationDate="2017-01-21T15:28:30.360" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best possible thing you can do is go to your nearest grocery store and grab a bottle of windex! It's esspecially made for windows and mirror are extremely similar to mirrors. This is what i use and it leaves my mirrors spotless! Use this with either a paper towel or a clean towel and it will do the trick!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19409" LastActivityDate="2017-01-21T15:28:30.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15084" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15069" CreationDate="2017-01-21T22:05:35.600" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baking soda and water. Clears it right up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19412" LastActivityDate="2017-01-21T22:05:35.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15085" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14923" CreationDate="2017-01-22T18:20:51.440" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't worry about the flight , maybe don't drink alcohol, but sleep if you feel like it, keep hydrated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;On arrival try to stay awake until normal sleeping hours, keep hydrated, go for a walk.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Physical activity when arriving or days after.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First days you might wake early, just go for a jog or read a book.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19421" LastActivityDate="2017-01-22T18:20:51.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15086" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="94" CreationDate="2017-01-22T23:19:17.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that ashes from the wood burning stove on a damp terry cloth or paper towel work wonders. Then take a second dry terry cloth or dry paper towel and wipe again.&#xA;Another solution to the problem is using 'Nothings Better' which is a hard water stain remover. Just follow the directions on the container. 'Nothings Better' comes in dry and paste. The dry is what works best my wood burning stove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19423" LastActivityDate="2017-01-22T23:19:17.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15087" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14993" CreationDate="2017-01-23T02:42:21.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your bait could be honey or any syrup that emits a strong smell while seemingly appetizing. Also make sure the smell can escape the container. That could be why the flies are not attracted towards it, as they can not smell it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19424" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-01-28T07:23:23.810" LastActivityDate="2017-01-28T07:23:23.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15088" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="63" CreationDate="2017-01-23T03:05:34.677" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a rubber ball a little smaller then the handle and cut a hole in it and clip it over the handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19425" LastEditorUserId="11190" LastEditDate="2017-01-25T01:57:44.020" LastActivityDate="2017-01-25T01:57:44.020" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15076" CreationDate="2017-01-23T05:04:53.393" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;At first, if you have 2.2lb of rye berries, then I suggest you first find methods to store it without decay. Pointing out some rule of thumb for the same:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Whole Intact Grains:  The shelf life of whole intact grains, like wheat berries or brown rice, is a bit longer than ﬂours.  If stored properly in airtight containers, intact grains will keep for up to 6 months on a cool, dry pantry shelf or up to a year in the freezer.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Whole Grain Flours and Meals:  In general, whole grain ﬂours spoil more quickly than intact grains, because their protective bran layer has been broken up and oxygen can reach all parts of the grain. If stored properly in airtight containers, most whole grain ﬂours and meals will keep for 1 to 3 months on a cool, dry pantry shelf or 2 to 6 months in the freezer.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could surely try out one of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=airtight%20storage%20jars%20for%20beans&amp;amp;safe=active&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;biw=1280&amp;amp;bih=852&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwj45dDkuNfRAhWMq48KHUQWBv0Q_AUIBigB&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt; containers.Now if you have a lot of grains and beans that could not be re-used, then you can resort for the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Depending upon its period of decay, you can decide upon whether it can be used for pet food production. Even though there are methods for this, I suggest you go behind this only after a thorough analysis about grain period.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could use it as kitchen waste for Gobar-gas plant if you have any. Advantage is that you get manure from it as by product.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can also use it for fertilizer production. But a serious of the process needs to be passed to transform it into fertilizer. Anyway, there are certain home based methods for it too. One such method is Vermicompost from kitchen waste. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-01-23T05:04:53.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15090" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15068" CreationDate="2017-01-23T14:02:15.183" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd love to give a more general, more lifehack-esque answer, so I'll instead try to answer &quot;how to save time when trying to contact former government officials&quot;. If that were your question, then I'd say a good place to start seems, these days, to be Twitter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To answer your actual question more directly: &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/BarackObama&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://twitter.com/BarackObama&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7665" LastActivityDate="2017-01-23T14:02:15.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14883" CreationDate="2017-01-23T14:47:05.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have to reccomend a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie_clip&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tie bar / tie clip&lt;/a&gt; as the best solution to (reproducibly, and with minimum effort) solve your problem. There are plenty of cheap examples available online, and they can range from &lt;a href=&quot;https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0158/1842/products/brushed-silver.jpg?v=1463679155&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;quite plain and unobtrusive&lt;/a&gt; to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/Tie_clips_wiki.jpg/200px-Tie_clips_wiki.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;slightly more gaudy examples&lt;/a&gt; shown on wikipedia.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Credit to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/14921/7665&quot;&gt;Willeke's answer&lt;/a&gt;, as they mentioned tie &lt;em&gt;pins&lt;/em&gt; briefly.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7665" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-01-23T14:47:05.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15036" CreationDate="2017-01-23T15:34:58.810" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need a short hook and a bogota lockpick. Master locks are so incredibly poorly manufacured that it typically takes 30-60 seconds to open one you don't know. Sparrows sells decent picks, but buy some cheaper used picks on eBay. For torque, you can take a generic windshield wiper insert and bend it 90° with a pair of pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A snapgun would work, but only if the keyway isn't too tight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Look at bosnianbill's videos on youtube. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: looked again, it appears to be a tubular cylinder. You need a short and medium hook for those, and a specific tension wrench for tubular locks. Sparrows sells these. Pick it three times in a star pattern, it will open. They are more inconvenient to pick than difficult. If you want it to be very simple it will cost you more, but requires no skill. See e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockpicks.com/8-pin-advanced-tubular-pick.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.lockpicks.com/8-pin-advanced-tubular-pick.html&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;Ask their support staff what kind of pick you need for this lock. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No need to break what looks like a pair of very romantic handcuffs ❤&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17156" LastEditorUserId="17156" LastEditDate="2017-01-23T15:53:58.977" LastActivityDate="2017-01-23T15:53:58.977" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15096" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15097" CreationDate="2017-01-24T13:28:25.410" Score="1" ViewCount="1010" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to properly dry a champagne glass like this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/APOPX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/APOPX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that I can't place them in my washing machine because they get damaged sometimes by the machine. I can't fit my hand in it as well to dry it and folding my towel and trying to twist it in, leaves some stripes which results in the fact that my glass is still not clean. Sometimes the glass even breaks when I use my towel to twist it in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19440" LastActivityDate="2017-01-25T05:50:08.047" Title="How to dry a champagne glass?" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15096" CreationDate="2017-01-24T14:07:59.593" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;After rinsing as well as possible, do a final rinse with distilled or deionoized water, then hang or rack the glass upside down to dry (preferably in a low-dust location).  If you do the rinse correctly, there should be no dissolved solids left to leave spots on the glass, and no need to stick something inside the fragile flute.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-01-24T14:07:59.593" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15096" CreationDate="2017-01-24T14:24:53.190" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a dry micro-fibre cloth [I do for many things]&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Use the 'fluffy' ones you can get from the supermarket - very cheap, two for a pound/dollar/euro these days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find them generally small enough to be able to wind into the flute - I've never broken one, ever, this way.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Do the outside first &amp;amp; dry your other hand, for best results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if you're washing them in regular warm/hot water &amp;amp; washing-up detergent, then don't rinse them. They come out streak-free if you leave them to drain upside down for only 5 minutes [not until completely dry] then wipe over with the micro-fibre, so that it's the micro-fibre that finishes off the drying process.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you rinse them in anything other than very pure water &amp;amp; leave them to dry naturally, they'll streak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-01-24T14:24:53.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15101" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-24T19:58:14.227" Score="3" ViewCount="387" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I fall and stay asleep on my back instead of my side or stomach? I have a hard time falling asleep on my back and even when I do, I always wake up on my side or stomach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17790" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-01-29T23:57:24.367" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T20:40:01.197" Title="How can I sleep on my back instead of my side or stomach?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15102" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15101" CreationDate="2017-01-24T21:49:52.037" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try placing pillows on each side of you. This may help you from being able to roll over in the middle of the night. Another solution would be to sleep in a recliner or chair that you are forced to sleep in one position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19315" LastActivityDate="2017-01-24T21:49:52.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15103" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15002" CreationDate="2017-01-24T23:24:32.383" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;At the risk of getting downvoted by the pedants, I'm going to explain a game called &lt;em&gt;Who Gets This&lt;/em&gt;. Our family first learned about this technique while reading about &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutiny_on_the_Bounty#Bligh.27s_open-boat_voyage&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Capt Bligh's survival voyage&lt;/a&gt; after he and his crew were put at sea on an overcrowded lifeboat in the wake of the &lt;em&gt;Bounty&lt;/em&gt; mutiny. It's how they divided bird meat in the lifeboat during their 4,000-mile trek, and we adopted the same technique in our family with four children.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's how it works: one person divides the food into N &lt;em&gt;roughly&lt;/em&gt; even portions. Then, one-by-one, someone takes one of the items, and says, &amp;quot;Who gets this?&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then another member of the party – one who is &lt;strong&gt;not allowed&lt;/strong&gt; to see the portions being chosen – calls out a name (either their own name, or the the name of someone else in the group). This happens N times (in your case, N = 3).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example,  if Leah, Mia, and Liam all had to share three pieces of a brownie, it might go something like this. First Liam cuts the brownie into three pieces. Then Mia turns her back. Liam picks one of the three pieces, and says, &amp;quot;Who gets this?&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mia&lt;/strong&gt;: Liam does.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Liam&lt;/strong&gt; (picking up a second piece): Who gets this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mia&lt;/strong&gt;: I do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because there is only one person left, Leah gets the remaining piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Advantages of this methodology:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It can be used with any number of people.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The process simple to conduct and easy to understand.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It can be used even when there is no cutting involved (for example, when the teller at the bank hands you four different-colored lollipops to distribute to your four kids).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Because the person cutting or dividing has no idea when his or her name will be called, there is incentive to cut the pieces equally.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's &lt;strong&gt;fun&lt;/strong&gt;. After the very first time we tried this, it immediately became a well-liked and oft-used family tradition.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I mentioned the downvote at the beginning because this method doesn't necessarily guarantee that everyone &amp;quot;will feel like their portion is the same size as the others.&amp;quot; Still, there is incentive to divide roughly equally, and at least the apportionment process is fair. Moreover, this technique kept over a dozen men alive under the most perilous conditions, so how bad can it be?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12002" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-01-24T23:24:32.383" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15105" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15096" CreationDate="2017-01-25T05:35:19.387" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;After wash, you could use table tissue paper to remove existing water droplets if any. You could also dry the glass using &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B003LJY990&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;flour sack&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the wine glass upside down on a soft towel so that it can air dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry the glasses with a soft, lint-free towel if you live in an area that has hard water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-25T05:50:08.047" LastActivityDate="2017-01-25T05:50:08.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15106" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-25T09:21:53.853" Score="0" ViewCount="2116" Body="&lt;p&gt;Please help! I accidentally ran over some poop its dried up and stuck to my wheels! Can't take it off I tried a bunch of stuff to try and clean it but didn't work! Any help appreaciated!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19455" LastActivityDate="2019-02-27T08:01:03.733" Title="How to clean hoverboard wheels" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2017-01-26T21:07:03.123" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15106" CreationDate="2017-01-25T11:51:17.227" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leave the wheel under water for a while. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then try with these nylon brush:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iana2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iana2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;(source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://documents.mendapump.com/Images/Catalog/35689.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;mendapump.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/sub&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18964" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-02-27T08:01:03.733" LastActivityDate="2019-02-27T08:01:03.733" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15108" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15131" CreationDate="2017-01-25T11:56:23.110" Score="5" ViewCount="445" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suffer excessive sweating in my hands, and that causes me embarrassing situations like, when I shake hands with others, being asked to fill a paper form (and return it soaking).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, I can use a tissue (or handkerchief) to dry my hands, but that will keep it dry for just a few seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also wearing gloves is not suitable for many situations and will make me look weird.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any other way to deal with these situations easily?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19457" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-01-25T16:39:52.093" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T06:44:46.117" Title="How to avoid embarrassing situations when I have sweaty hands?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15109" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15108" CreationDate="2017-01-25T16:10:55.667" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't promise either of these will work sufficiently, but you might try..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A dry antiperspirant spray on your hands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Talcum/Baby powder, try rubbing it into your hands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2017-01-25T16:10:55.667" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15113" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14916" CreationDate="2017-01-27T03:10:35.277" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I agree with the comment that getting the right chair through your company may be the best and easiest option. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But not every company supports that and we are all about hacks here anyways :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is my hack...   the first challenge I see is the top of your chair has a curvature that bends away from the chair. That makes it particularly difficult to add just a straight bar with headrest because by the time your head reaches the head rest you will be looking up at the ceiling!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second issue is the size of the frame with the mesh. There is not a lot to grab on to, and I'm going to presume that you wont want to permanently change the office chair so that it can be returned in it's original condition. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The headrest you will need will have to extend forward. I don't have measurements of the chair so I'm just guesstimating from looking at the image. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.officesupply.com/office-furniture/chairs-chair-mats-accessories/chair-accessories/headrest/lorell-back-chair-mesh-headrest/p502656.html?request_type=mlt&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.officesupply.com/office-furniture/chairs-chair-mats-accessories/chair-accessories/headrest/lorell-back-chair-mesh-headrest/p502656.html?request_type=mlt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3ma0p.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3ma0p.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Headrest&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are lucky,, this will just snap on..  what are the chances? And what about if you need to change the position? In that case, I would use the existing base, and use clamps such as&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uAsiG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uAsiG.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;clamps&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To help with adjustment (clamp twist faces away from chair). There is a good chance that you may have to modify the plastic on the base of the headrest to allow for movement and clamp positioning, in that case a little cutting tool &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RfkUf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RfkUf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;cutting tool&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;will help shave off some of the plastic to allow more movement, but be careful not to remove too much material and make sure the clamp still has enough to hold on to. The clamp I'm guessing will need to be torqued down quite a bit so the headrest doesn't move every time you use it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Priced it out for about a $35 hack. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10497" LastActivityDate="2017-01-27T03:10:35.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15114" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3822" CreationDate="2017-01-27T04:44:26.557" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heating sodium acetate hot packs in a microwave does in fact work. The metal disk is isolated from any other conductive items so the microwave energy has no effect on it. Do beware the uneven heating of some microwave ovens though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19477" LastActivityDate="2017-01-27T04:44:26.557" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15115" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15108" CreationDate="2017-01-27T11:57:18.207" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;At least for shaking hands, don't be overly secretive about it. It is somewhat common here for men who leave the bathroom with their hands still wet from washing to say, &quot;My hands are wet&quot; with a quick laugh and offer their elbow or forearm instead. Or they quickly wipe their hand on their pants before extending it to you. People understand. And laughing will get you out of many awkward situations, not just with sweaty hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More generally: if it's not a big deal to you, it won't be a big deal to them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13586" LastActivityDate="2017-01-27T11:57:18.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13654" CreationDate="2017-01-27T14:37:22.613" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I realise that I'm a little late to the discussion here, but for anyone searching for a solution to this problem - use a block and tackle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Kind regards,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;David&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19485" LastEditorUserId="19485" LastEditDate="2017-01-27T14:58:25.677" LastActivityDate="2017-01-27T14:58:25.677" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15118" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10252" CreationDate="2017-01-27T17:14:32.487" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the sticker is on top of tint (it's on the inside of the car), you'll probably have to remove the entire tint and have it retinted if you wanted. If it's on the outside it would be sitting on glass alone. You can heat it with a blow dryer and it should peel off. Wipe the sticker glue residue off with a rag and some gasoline. I took the dealer sticker off my car this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rinse your vehicle and hands off after. Gasoline isn't great for either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19487" LastEditorUserId="19487" LastEditDate="2017-02-10T23:36:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-02-10T23:36:13.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3763" CreationDate="2017-01-27T17:46:04.577" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use Eclectic Products, Inc.'s &quot;E6000 Extreme Tack&quot; repositionable glue. I've been using it on paper scrapbooking stickers that do not stick to my matte-finish painted interior walls (paper-on-paper adhesives are notoriously weak) with total success. Extremely sticky, dries clear, not very expensive, comes off without staining, repositionable (as the label says), and available on Amazon as well as other websites. Use sparingly as directed and you will be pleased with the results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19488" LastActivityDate="2017-01-27T17:46:04.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14875" CreationDate="2017-01-27T18:25:02.973" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a louder mouse. Adding anything underneath the mouse buttons would probably only increase the resistance of the buttons when trying to click, and may also prevent you from fully clicking. Additionally, if you care about warranties at all, opening up the mouse probably voids a warranty if there is one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The good news is that mice are cheap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19489" LastActivityDate="2017-01-27T18:25:02.973" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15121" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13654" CreationDate="2017-01-27T18:34:53.277" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Can you easily dead lift 80 kg (several times).  That is basically what you are doing.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am right at 80 kg and I can get a get 80 kg up stairs with just single large pneumatic wheels.  I am pretty strong.  So with climber wheels if you can easily dead lift 80 kg then you should be OK.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have two then both pulling seems to work better.  It is hard to get a good push angle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Down stairs to me is more scary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="15377" LastEditDate="2017-01-27T18:46:58.663" LastActivityDate="2017-01-27T18:46:58.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2316" CreationDate="2017-01-27T21:36:16.963" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a foam board 20&quot;x30&quot; found at Michaels arts &amp;amp; craft stores. Adhere that to the wall with 3m command strips.I thumb tacks all my pictures. Being a first-time grandmom I am also using a tape called washi tape, also found at craft stores or staples.It comes in all sizes, designs &amp;amp; colors. The tape does NOT harm the walls and you can border all your pictures. It is a great product! Go on to google and see the many uses this tape can be put on. If you don't want to use the thumb tacks for the foam board, the washi tape works great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19492" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-30T12:26:38.463" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T12:26:38.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15123" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-28T03:20:33.947" Score="1" ViewCount="88" Body="&lt;p&gt;I generally do my laundry using hot water as it cleans the clothing best. However I have some clothing for sports that can only be washed in cold water. I only have two or three of these items and it seems very wasteful to do a separate load just for them. Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a bathing suit that I wash by hand and only sometimes put in the wash. I have a special cleaning solution of this that removes chlorine. However I have a pair of running pants that should be washed each time (they get very sweaty and muddy). But it seems wasteful to put just one item in the laundry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4762" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-01-29T23:57:06.633" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T03:51:59.050" Title="Cleaning a couple clothes that require cold wash" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15124" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-28T06:09:50.760" Score="5" ViewCount="5078" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have acne prone skin so I use a face towel to dry off my face. When it gets dirty I want to wash it on the highest temperature but I don't want to wash it with anything else that can contaminate it (like underwear etc). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any hacks to wash face towels with? I do not want to use the washing machine for only one towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19495" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-01-29T23:43:40.200" LastActivityDate="2020-02-05T08:23:29.587" Title="Washing face towels" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15125" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15124" CreationDate="2017-01-28T08:50:04.317" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are acne-prone, you should change washcloths and towels very frequently, possibly every day, not just when you feel they are getting &quot;dirty&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal &quot;hack&quot; for a similar situation&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; was to invest in a whole load of small washcloths/towels (Ikea has packs of ten for 3€ / £3 / $4 and they can be washed very hot and dumped into the drier, for example.). Alternatively, if you can handle a sewing machine, you could cut up and hem some cheap larger towels. Maybe you even have a few extras around? Then wash them together once you have a full load or your stack is running low.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; In my case, I used them as &quot;wet wipes&quot; during diaper changes and for all those seemingly endles occasions where a quick wipe was in order. Ten years later, they are still used everyday as washcloths and in a few years, once my children hit the &quot;acne age&quot;... Well, see above. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2017-01-28T08:50:04.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15123" CreationDate="2017-01-28T18:28:31.297" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually do a &quot;rinse only&quot; cycle in the washing machine, because it uses only cool water. Additionally it's really fast and cut down of the wear of your clothes skipping useless spinning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also like to do this for normal loads. I use soap in one cycle (machine on rinse only mode) and every once in a while put it through a second cycle set to hot - just to make sure it's not building up anything nasty. I find this to be very efficient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also like to use a natural soap instead of detergent, and just vinegar when I do a second cycle. Can't really trust that detergents don't have toxic chemicals these days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19499" LastEditorDisplayName="user19499" LastEditDate="2017-01-30T03:51:59.050" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T03:51:59.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15123" CreationDate="2017-01-28T22:09:52.470" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;These days, they claim, cold or at least lukewarm water is doing the cleaning of clothes well enough with the detergents made for it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So your solution, those times when you have to do the cold wash items, you wash your whole load cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have to admit I did not trust it myself till I started keeping the temperature on the washing machine cold. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Only when I have a very dirty load of cotton whites I do let the temperature go to 50C (about halfway the scale,) with a dedicated 'whites' detergent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-28T22:09:52.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15128" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13352" CreationDate="2017-01-29T11:53:23.563" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My dad bought VR glasses which had the same problem. He said that Google cardboard has a magnet control. So we tested by swiping a magnet on the outside of the glass and we found the working spot. Stare at an option and just swipe the magnet on the spot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19506" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-03-20T14:08:49.687" LastActivityDate="2020-03-20T14:08:49.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15129" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10252" CreationDate="2017-01-29T15:40:30.197" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apply WD-40 or goo-gone, wait 2 hours, and it should lift right up.  The key is to &lt;em&gt;wait&lt;/em&gt; and let it soak in and work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19510" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-01-30T12:27:58.197" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T12:27:58.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15130" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15158" CreationDate="2017-01-30T04:18:34.943" Score="1" ViewCount="178" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm trying to design a shelf of sorts I can make that would hang on a bathroom door to accommodate a few bottles, combs etc. and a rod for hanging a towel to dry. Basically everything I need after a workout, condensed into a small space for keeping in a shared bathroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd rather not buy anything or spend a lot of time but that's a possibility. I have on hand some pipes, wood, a few baskets, fabric,  screws and other basic supplies - also wood working tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know a simple design?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19499" LastEditorDisplayName="user19499" LastEditDate="2017-02-01T19:50:22.870" LastActivityDate="2017-02-04T11:19:49.777" Title="Hanging Organizer in Bathroom" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15108" CreationDate="2017-01-30T04:44:17.090" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you have is a form of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;hyperhidrosis&lt;/a&gt;. I have found that washing and drying hands on regular intervals with soap or other antibacterial liquids causes less sweat (I drink a lot of water and so I wash my hands thoroughly when I go to the washroom).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have also noticed that when I get nervous (meeting new people, doing new tasks etc) the palm sweating increases. If you have the same case then try becoming more confident, it helps to a degree.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all else fails, let the other person know. Say &quot;sorry, I have got sweaty hands&quot; and then let the other person decide whether to continue with the shaking ritual or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12573" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-01-30T06:44:46.117" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T06:44:46.117" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11873" CreationDate="2017-01-30T10:13:05.017" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;what about usign this product that is like an epoxy, but bends.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://sugru.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19421" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T10:13:05.017" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15133" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14398" CreationDate="2017-01-30T10:15:05.617" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems like this epoxy that bends could help:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://sugru.com/&lt;/a&gt;  they show on their videos, that they are good for cables.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19421" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T10:15:05.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15134" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="493" CreationDate="2017-01-30T11:49:06.857" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is a video link: &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/cOBn_I-6olw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/cOBn_I-6olw&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;In the first part of the video, he's pouring slow liquids like engine oil with some DIY thing&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19516" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T11:49:06.857" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15135" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14398" CreationDate="2017-01-30T17:38:29.450" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A friend braided a leather covering for his sons earphones, (while the earphones were new) and the earphones lasted much longer than any before or since, and the wire was as flexible as was needed for its use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Svt-Ba5ePY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;video how to braid four lengths of leather lace around a core,&lt;/a&gt; but you will find many instructions on internet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can not find the photos of the one my friend made, they might still somewhere on the web though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T17:38:29.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15136" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-30T20:59:46.860" Score="2" ViewCount="632" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every time I clean out the lint trap of the tumble dryer, I keep wondering how to make good use of this by-product of our clothes washing. Rather than throw it away, I've taken to putting it in a bag. It seems a shame to waste it, but unless I find a good use for it soon, I will have to resign myself to that. What creative uses can it be put to? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1561" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2018-05-07T17:34:06.000" LastActivityDate="2018-05-07T17:34:06.000" Title="How can I make good use of tumble dryer lint?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;trash&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15137" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15136" CreationDate="2017-01-30T22:09:58.767" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can easily create a throw pillow (just 2 rectangles of fabric sewn together) and use that as stuffing. With a little fancier shape, you could create a stuffed animal for a kid and fill it with dryer lint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, you should research dryer lint allergens before creating either of these. It could be that a lint-filled pillow makes people sneeze!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T22:09:58.767" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15138" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6566" CreationDate="2017-01-30T23:49:25.807" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have just buffed out hydrochloric acid stains in my kitchen sink using a car cutting compound with the aid of a felt pad on my Dremil rotary tool.&#xA;It has come up very well, hopefully my wife will only comment on how shiny the sink looks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19520" LastActivityDate="2017-01-30T23:49:25.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15139" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15136" CreationDate="2017-01-31T13:19:07.557" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can keep old ice cream tub in a cupboard near the tumble dryer for lint recycling purposes and simply chuck the lint in there each time when clean out the trap. You can re use them for following purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eco-friendly waterproof firelighters: The very flammability of lint can be used if a rapid fire is required.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pet bedding: Burrowing pets love a roll in the lint and so you can use it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Play clay:Lint clay is fun to make and even more fun to mess around with on a rainy afternoon.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Packaging for breakables: Clean, soft and flexible lint is ideal for protecting fragile objects during posting or a house move.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Compost material:Any purely natural fibre lint can be composted. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-01-31T13:19:07.557" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15130" CreationDate="2017-01-31T13:41:55.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even though a lot of designs are available, I am suggesting you one out of them. In this one, you could apply your creativity as which part of this, should be made up of steel, pipe or wood. I am not aware if a product of this image exist in your market or not, if do, I am not branding it and please do consider this for reference. You could substitute most of its parts with items you specified.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qwsxw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qwsxw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Check this design&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-01-31T13:41:55.167" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15141" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-01-31T20:42:16.453" Score="0" ViewCount="117" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't have much floor space for my stuff and have a really hard time getting organized. Any suggestions would be helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19532" LastActivityDate="2017-02-02T09:49:49.473" Title="Can I make a paper organizer with a small footprint?" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15142" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13631" CreationDate="2017-02-01T02:26:12.593" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the plan is to clean and paint this old rusty door I would use a hand held propane torch and burn it off.&#xA;Then scrape or wire brush it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19519" LastActivityDate="2017-02-01T02:26:12.593" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15144" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15141" CreationDate="2017-02-01T02:43:03.950" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming your papers are 8.5&quot; by 11&quot;...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These generic plastic letter trays can be stacked up to great heights. Doesn't take much floor or desk space and will nicely separate your different papers and notebooks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/npoyE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/npoyE.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;stackable letter trays&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can add labels to each tray by wrapping a small piece of paper around the frame on one side and stapling the ends together. Or you can tape a label onto the tray above and have it hang over the front.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These trays can also be found in larger sizes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19499" LastEditorDisplayName="user19499" LastEditDate="2017-02-01T19:46:12.317" LastActivityDate="2017-02-01T19:46:12.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15145" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15149" CreationDate="2017-02-01T03:01:43.297" Score="6" ViewCount="6819" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Lewis N Clark sleep mask with a 3/4&quot; elastic strap around the back. Trouble is it keeps falling off halfway through my sleep. If I tighten the strap then it presses uncomfortably around my eyes. Any suggestions for how to keep it on so it doesn't fall off and cause me to wake up?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19499" LastActivityDate="2021-04-01T14:13:51.817" Title="How To Keep Sleep Mask On While Sleeping" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15148" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15141" CreationDate="2017-02-01T11:16:09.177" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you need to store your paper as paper? Or would it be acceptable to scan the paper and only keep the scanned file? That would save lots of space. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-02-01T11:16:09.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15149" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15145" CreationDate="2017-02-01T19:28:12.920" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;As I see it, the issue is the mask has only a single strap. I would add an additional elastic strap to go over the top of your head to provide additional stability. Much the same way as a surgical or dust mask are designed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2017-02-01T19:28:12.920" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15152" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15223" CreationDate="2017-02-02T06:32:57.877" Score="2" ViewCount="341" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes my friends complained that I smelled like milk. I tried mouth wash with lemon juice and salt but can not get rid of it. Are there any hacks for this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19547" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-02-02T18:08:46.077" LastActivityDate="2019-05-21T15:21:25.843" Title="how to remove milky smell from mouth and clothes?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;after-wash&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15153" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15152" CreationDate="2017-02-02T09:38:46.183" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think, this issue can come under bad breath. Anyway, the same solutions can also be applied here too. Attaching them as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hydrate: Drink enough water. When your mouth doesn't have enough moisture to produce saliva, odor-causing bacteria can develop.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Brush and Floss: Daily tooth brushing along with flossing are the most important actions you can take to ward off bad breath.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean Your Tongue: Cleaning your tongue can effectively decrease halitosis-causing compounds. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a Mouthrinse occasionally: Use a mouth rinse after every meal which helps reduce plaque and gingivitis and freshens breath&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use Traditional Remedies: Home treatments passed down over the years are a good complement to your daily dental care. Herbs such as fennel, for example, have long been used in some cultures as a breath sweetener.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Controlled use of bubble gum: At certain times, some one can also use bubble gums if you have extreme bad breath. Bubble gums of not all type, certain products like these do exist in market for &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=mint%20bubble%20gum&amp;amp;safe=active&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;biw=1280&amp;amp;bih=852&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiCurfCjvHRAhXJnpQKHe_hB20Q_AUIBigB&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt; purpose. As it is not good for health, i am not encouraging this solution.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-02-02T09:38:46.183" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15154" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15141" CreationDate="2017-02-02T09:49:49.473" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can have the following solutions for your problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can purchase &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lokpal.com/images/storage-ware-housing-equipments/rotary-file-racks-midum.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;shelves&lt;/a&gt; of this type because of space issues.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;arrange files using a color coding system.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Label the files and keep it in the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.staples-3p.com/s7/is/image/Staples/s0273158_sc7?$splssku$&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;drawer&lt;/a&gt; would be another good idea.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could also use alphabetical ordering to keep files in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.staples-3p.com/s7/is/image/Staples/s0273158_sc7?$splssku$&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;drawer&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-02-02T09:49:49.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11865" CreationDate="2017-02-02T15:17:05.433" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a wooden spoon that I cut down to suit my window - see picture.  The hole in the end of the spoon goes over the window handle so it can't fall out.  For your window it probably wouldn't need to be cut down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://s27.postimg.org/vh4v6r103/IMG_7230.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;wooden spoon wedge&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19551" LastActivityDate="2017-02-02T15:17:05.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15156" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15136" CreationDate="2017-02-02T17:30:36.510" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vermiculture. Dryer Lint makes an excellent bedding for worms who compost everything and create nice fertile castings for your garden.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7427" LastActivityDate="2017-02-02T17:30:36.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15136" CreationDate="2017-02-03T02:28:02.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make paper from the lint.   A search will uncover several sites with instructions how to do it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-02-03T02:28:02.763" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15158" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15130" CreationDate="2017-02-03T21:18:17.713" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your baskets likely need two or more points of connection, which can be the top corners but in some cases you can use a series of points in a vertical line in the middle. With some very sturdy baskets you can get away with just one point of connection, when using a rigid frame, but do check for droop and twisting of the basket itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have decided how you can or have to connect the baskets to your frame you can start thinking up what your frame will look like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am a knots person and my initial reaction is to use rope, connecting the baskets on their ends to the ropes.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Which will then allow you to compress it while off the door but expand and give plenty of access when on the door.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;To make this kind of hanger you either need two ropes with a hook to attach it at the top of each, or easier, one rope folded double with an eye in the middle. The way they handle the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Rope-Ladder&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;rope in this rope ladder&lt;/a&gt; shows what I try to say.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you feel more like a rigid frame, by all means make one. &#xA;You can make a single 'top down' frame, or you can make a few separate ones that you can hook into each other, adding more baskets when you need special items.&#xA;Or you can just use one basket which is big enough for your needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can attach a hook or nail to the door you can easily just use a loop or eye.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Otherwise you will have to add a hook that hooks over the top of the door. You can bend on from a flat piece of metal, as long as the metal is strong enough to hold the shape.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Or you can go for any of the 'over the top of the door' hooks you can find in shops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-02-04T11:19:49.777" LastActivityDate="2017-02-04T11:19:49.777" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15160" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-05T11:25:39.440" Score="1" ViewCount="2787" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to drill a cone-shaped hole in some thick wood. The hole needs to be about 75mm deep and 45mm diameter at the surface. The &lt;em&gt;accuracy&lt;/em&gt; of the dimensions isn't so important, but I do want the &lt;em&gt;finish&lt;/em&gt; to be very smooth inside the walls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried drilling with hole saws and forstner bits to produce a series of &quot;steps&quot; to the bottom, this worked well but I'm now struggling to grind away the steps into a smooth cone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking of using a step-drill to finish the hole - but they don't seem to make them this big - and they are very expensive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I'm looking for either a way to drill a cone from scratch - or a way to grind the &quot;steps&quot; to make the walls smooth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a wide array of power tools and hand tools but no lathe or CNC machine!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T14:27:55.530" Title="Drill cone-shaped hole" Tags="&lt;wood&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="7" ClosedDate="2017-02-09T02:05:45.163" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15161" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15136" CreationDate="2017-02-05T11:41:07.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would recommend to throw it outside, for birds to make nests of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It´s quite good as isolation, so you can use it to have one temperature inside of something and another outside. That could be an isolating bag (hot/cold food/beverages), a birdhouse or sewing it into pockets and make your own sleeping bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19572" LastActivityDate="2017-02-05T11:41:07.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15162" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15164" CreationDate="2017-02-05T16:58:23.733" Score="-1" ViewCount="1324" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's winter season and there are water droplets on window glass. So this window is above air conditioner and if we want to clean up, we have to unscrew screws and open it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to clean up these water droplets to have a clear view from window. This is a two glass window and droplets are formed in between two glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to clean these water bubbles without opening the screws ?&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lYXfC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lYXfCm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:29:36.060" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:29:36.060" Title="How to remove these water droplets between two layered glass window?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15163" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15162" CreationDate="2017-02-05T19:09:36.963" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I were you I would  open tiny mini hole at the bottom of inner glass you mentioned as like as windows at airplanes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastActivityDate="2017-02-05T19:09:36.963" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15164" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15162" CreationDate="2017-02-05T20:49:49.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's a single-glazed window, use a hair-dryer or other &lt;em&gt;gentle&lt;/em&gt; heat source, kept moving over the glass, to evaporate the water condensation. Afterwards, place a baffle of some sort, e.g. sheet plastic, to direct cold air away from window and/or add additional insulation, to help prevent condensation again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-02-05T20:49:49.483" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15165" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15160" CreationDate="2017-02-05T21:02:22.443" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B004BCWSSU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tapered reamer&lt;/a&gt; would produce a smooth finish, though I've not seen one of ~50 mm diameter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might make your own tool from a piece of metal. Form a cone from some sheet metal, e.g. iron or brass (not aluminum) and solder the overlap, leaving an abrupt edge along the cone. Drill or punch two diametrically-opposed holes at the wide end and slip a rod stock or cross-point screw-driver though the holes and you've made a light-duty reamer, suitable for smoothing soft woods (not hornbeam or lignum vitae, though).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-02-05T21:02:22.443" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15166" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-05T23:36:05.593" Score="2" ViewCount="1202" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a room with a carpet, and it's dusty. Rooms without carpet get less dusty, and dust allergy advise is always to get rid of carpets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately I have other health issues that make it difficult to remove the carpet, so other than paying someone to move all my stuff and lay a nice hard floor, what options are there for reducing the impact on dust and my health?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I already have a Dyson vacuum and it never fails to remove a lot of dust, much of it very fine like talcum powder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastEditorUserId="14058" LastEditDate="2017-02-06T12:24:28.367" LastActivityDate="2017-02-09T16:01:54.683" Title="Reducing carpet dust without removing the carpet" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;dust&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15160" CreationDate="2017-02-06T08:55:00.093" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Grinding the steps should be easy enough. Use a round file to get rid of the steps, then sand to the finish you want. If you want a smoother finish than you can get using sanding alone, apply a few coats of varnish and sand that. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-02-06T08:55:00.093" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15168" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15169" CreationDate="2017-02-06T13:22:13.013" Score="0" ViewCount="191" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always forget to brush them and I really want to improve. I have to figure out how to remember better because I have gingivitis. Any good strategies?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19494" LastActivityDate="2017-02-06T13:41:31.137" Title="What is a good strategy to remember to brush my teeth?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-02-06T15:16:01.210" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15169" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15168" CreationDate="2017-02-06T13:41:31.137" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Getting married worked for me.  My wife is a great life coach. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Seriously though, &lt;strong&gt;store your toothbrush in a location where you will notice it&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, after brushing in the morning you could place your toothbrush on your bed pillow so you will notice it at night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then after brushing at night, place it in the shower (assuming you shower in the morning).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2017-02-06T13:41:31.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15170" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-06T14:59:42.220" Score="68" ViewCount="23640" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am in University and this is my first time living in the city. I am so used to having a completely dark bedroom and now my bedroom is always so bright from the lights that I cannot sleep at all. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am living in residence so I am not allowed to just put up curtains or do anything to my windows. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also cost is a huge factor as I'm trying to pay for my tuition&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19583" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-02-08T15:21:52.857" LastActivityDate="2019-01-14T20:38:52.133" Title="How can I black out a bright bedroom at night?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15171" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-06T15:15:00.977" Score="72" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are looking to save money and go the easiest route, I would purchase a sleep mask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z7dQY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z7dQYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Years ago I worked the night shift for a few years and couldn't find any curtain that would truly make it seem like &quot;night time&quot;.  This is the only thing that worked for me.  It may take a few nights to get adjusted but there are so many out there, that I am sure you will find one that you like.  Even today as I work a normal day shift, I still wear one at night because I am just to accustomed to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18227" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:27:50.870" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:27:50.870" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-06T16:17:22.223" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Build a frame from some lengths of wood, to fit in the window opening. Cover with a few sheets of paper, or some plywood. Maybe some rubber foam around the edges to close any remaining gaps. Add two handles to make it easy to move this frame. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Insert at night, remove in the morning. It's a bit more effort to build, but it's much faster to remove in the morning than anything taped to the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2017-02-07T11:17:32.170" LastActivityDate="2017-02-07T11:17:32.170" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15173" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-06T17:12:29.700" Score="9" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sleep mask&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, sleep mask is best (&lt;strong&gt;economic and effective&lt;/strong&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Canopy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find sleeping mask uncomfortable, try to build a canopy (&lt;strong&gt;DIY will be economic&lt;/strong&gt;) as seen in below image. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;DIY cost  may vary  between $50 - $200, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;while readymade will cost &gt;$200&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3qfcj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3qfcjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:28:46.750" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:28:46.750" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15174" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-06T18:28:45.047" Score="1" ViewCount="185" Body="&lt;p&gt;I accidentally crushed a paperback book by putting my laptop in my backpack on top of it, and now the back cover is crumpled and folded. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's the best way to restore the book quickly and effectively, if such a way exists? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;~ I've tried the usual method of placing the book on a flat surface under a ton of weight overnight, but the folds still persist. What can I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15641" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-02-08T15:21:22.937" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T15:21:22.937" Title="How to restore crumpled paperbacks?" Tags="&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15175" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-06T20:11:18.307" Score="53" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I was a kid there was a bad heat wave and we used aluminum foil on the windows to keep the sun out.  I don't know exactly what you mean by &quot;do anything to my windows&quot; but with a few cents worth of foil, you can make sure no light gets through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19585" LastActivityDate="2017-02-06T20:11:18.307" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-06T20:13:00.690" Score="27" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are large paper blackout shades (&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000SDTEAG&quot;&gt;see example on Amazon&lt;/a&gt;) that block out all the light on the window's I've used them on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GtA3O.png&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GtA3O.png&quot; alt=&quot;paper window shade&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are a bit like giant sticky notes, with a sticky end that attached to the ceiling or window frame. During the day, when you want light, you use small plastic clips to gather up the extra paper material which lets light in. They cost about $30. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19586" LastActivityDate="2017-02-06T20:13:00.690" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-06T20:47:09.800" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A couple of layers of newspaper attached to the window with &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masking_tape&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;masking tape.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on how dark you want it, you can add fewer or more layers or leave smaller or bigger gaps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not leave the tape on the window or window frame more than a few weeks, when the tape has been out for months it is very hard to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is an 'can use it already today' and 'more temporary' method than several of the others suggested here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also suggest a more long term solution, but it will only work in some cases.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If your window frame allows it you can also use an expandable shower curtain rod. For this you need a window that is set into the wall so you can use the  telescopic and self-fixing nature of the rod.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you can fit one of those you can hang two or three layers of shower curtain on it, maybe found in cheap or trift shops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-02-06T20:47:09.800" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15178" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15174" CreationDate="2017-02-06T20:48:21.817" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've ironed paper before, with an electric iron on low heat.  It works pretty well.  But without seeing a photo of your book, I'm not sure how well that would work or if it would cause any damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-02-06T20:48:21.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15179" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-06T21:59:09.020" Score="0" ViewCount="3512" Body="&lt;p&gt;I liked a backpack, but in the online store, they put a picture saying the bag will fade its color over time (probably in less than a year).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is the picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8lQ6H.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8lQ6H.png&quot; alt=&quot;backpack&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, I am wondering if it is possible to apply something (like for example hair spray) on the bag preventing this to happen?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12482" LastActivityDate="2017-02-10T11:32:25.013" Title="How can I prevent a new canvas backpack from fading its color over time?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;lifespan&gt;&lt;color&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-07T02:55:35.627" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had an eye surgery a while back and needed to black out a room under similar conditions. Though in my case it was the morning sun I was trying to black out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried 2 methods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Foil/Paper&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you care if its visible from the outside? I used tin foil taped directly on the window. Blacked out completely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, people will notice the crazy person with newspaper or tin foil on their windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Annoyingly, like Willeke says, the tape does leave behind residue that I had to scrap away with chemicals. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, on hotter days there was a fair amount of condensation between the foil and the window. Just a heads up nothing really to worry about there I believe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cardboard shade&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I eventually made a shade the size of my whole window out of cardboard. The window was recessed so I would snug it against the top and bottom ledge, in front of the existing ineffective blinds. Blacked out completely. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The nice thing about this is that I could take it down and put it up easily. It left no trace of having been there. And I didnt look like a crazy person; at least from the outside. And it didnt cost me anything since I had cardboard lying around from various amazon packages. Maybe a few dollars in duct tape though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11143" LastActivityDate="2017-02-07T02:55:35.627" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-07T04:10:07.717" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want all the light-blocking of tin foil, and all of the subtlety of not having a shiny surface behind your window, consider &quot;blackfoil&quot; or &quot;cinefoil.&quot; It's essentially aluminum foil, but with a matte black surface. It's generally used in theater lighting to block stray beams which might otherwise be escaping from the stage lights (or similar uses). On the order of $30 for a 50-foot roll.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't need to be quite that thorough though (and you really don't), I had a similar problem sophomore year with construction lights, which I solved with a big roll of black bulletin-board paper and some tape. I picked mine up extra cheap at a going-out-of business sale, but even a full roll at full cost isn't that expensive (~$20). Maybe make friends with an art student? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you haven't tried this before, do be a bit careful though. The combination of late nights and no circadian light source ended up being a bad combination for me. YMMV; but do monitor how it affects your wellbeing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19596" LastActivityDate="2017-02-07T04:10:07.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15179" CreationDate="2017-02-07T06:29:32.137" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use any of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Salt:&#xA;Add a tablespoon of salt to the wash, and the chloride will help our clothing pack a colorful punch when it comes out of the dryer. &#xA;Chloride found in salt actually helps to seal the color in backpacks, thus keeping it from fading. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;COLD WATER:&#xA;Washing backpacks in cold water will not only help you cut down on your bills, but it will also help to keep your backpack colors from fading. Pair the cold water cycle with a color brightening detergent to boost your colors in the wash.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;VINEGAR&#xA;If you add ½ cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle, the liquid will freshen up your laundry and help colors maintain their intensity. Prior to a first washing, you can also soak dark backpacks for 30 minutes in water mixed with ½ cup of vinegar and 2 teaspoons of salt to help set the dyes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;BAKING SODA:&#xA;Baking soda can also be added to your laundry to help backpacks maintain their brightness. Add ½ cup of baking soda during the wash cycle to try it out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;AIR DRYING:&#xA;If you want to help your backpacks maintain their color after washing, you can let them hang to air dry. But remember to keep them out of the sun for best results, since exposure to the sun can fade backpacks even quicker than a spin cycle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After all the other &quot;pre-treatment&quot;, you can apply spray-on fabric protector. This will reduce fade and is washable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-02-10T11:32:25.013" LastActivityDate="2017-02-10T11:32:25.013" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15184" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-07T09:30:03.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a product designed as a portable (suction-cup) blackout blind for travelling with babies.  I've known it to be used by people living in furnished accomodation with rubbish curtains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's called the &lt;a href=&quot;http://gro.co.uk/product/gro-anywhere-blind/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;gro anywhere blind&lt;/a&gt; and is available from major internet reailers and shops specialising in prodcuts for babies.  It's not the cheapest option but looks much smarter than tin foil or cardboard (from both sides).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/lightweight-tension-extendable-curtain-rod-09---15m-769976&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;telescopic curtain pole&lt;/a&gt; which presses against the sides of the window recess.  They're often sold for shower curtains but I've used them to avoid drilling into tiles in a bathroom.  That link isn't the cheapest source (eBay/amazon etc. are worth a try) but should be quite stable as an example.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4036" LastActivityDate="2017-02-07T09:30:03.783" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-07T09:46:22.893" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it turns out that you &lt;em&gt;are&lt;/em&gt; allowed to put up curtains, make sure you get blackout curtains. They really do what it says on the tin: we have white curtains on the balcony window in our bedroom, which faces south, and it's dark in the mornings thanks to the curtains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4460" LastActivityDate="2017-02-07T09:46:22.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15187" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-07T15:40:30.560" Score="6" ViewCount="235" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TL;DR:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to aide my mobility-limited father in modifying his walker, so it still provides some stabilty and support&#xA;even when he momentarily removes his hands from it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Backstory&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My father is 85 years old.  He has had three different spinal fusions, a rotator cuff repair, and other surgeries to alleviate arthritis.&#xA;Each surgery has eased pain at the expense of range of motion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;He can walk short distances un-aided, as long as it is over firm level terrain.  For any longer distance, or any variation, he needs a walker.&#xA;He normally has the walker around, even when moving about his house, just for safety. At the store, he generally uses a scooter, but can get by&#xA;just using a shopping cart as a substitute walker.  His walker looks very similar to this one, but with rubber pads in front of the wheels that engage&#xA;when any downward pressure is applied.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Uu9AB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Uu9AB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Walking frame&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;His ability to bend over is also reduced.  He pre-ties his shoes and uses a long-handled shoe horn to get them on and off.  He uses a grabber like this&#xA;one for other reaching tasks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g41hn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g41hn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Long-handled grab&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Desired Outcome&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other day in an email, my father asked my help in brainstorming ways to give his walker a bit of a &quot;Tim Taylor Treatment&quot; and make it possible&#xA;for him to do some activities he enjoys in the outdoors a little more.  One example is pruning bushes- to grab a branch with one hand, and lob it with&#xA;shears with the other hand.  Another example is Geocaching, where a small tube might be hanging within&#xA;a tree and need to be unscrewed or un-buckled, the log within signed, then returned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each of these things requires taking both hands off&#xA;the walker.  Even though he won't be moving his feet while doing so, because he has to reach out slightly, he is concerned about maintaining&#xA;balance, and wants to still have a little support from the walker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My father has engineering background and we both have done plenty of tinkering with stuff before now.  He has notions of ropes and straps tied between his belt&#xA;or suspenders and the frame of the walker.  I'm not sure this will work, and haven't had any ideas of my own so far.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The question(s)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Has anyone successfully modified a walker to do what I am describing and give my father what he desires?  What suggestions do others have for&#xA;doing this?  Is walker modification the way to go, or should we go &quot;outside the box&quot; with some other solution?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The surgeries and consequences mentioned above did not happen all at once, but slowly over the last twenty or so years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mom is deceased, Dad lives alone.  I am an only child, and live six hours away.  I am endeavoring to increase the frequency of my visits (and plan to soon switch jobs and move closer.)  There are other relatives, friends, and the county's senior action network that provide &lt;em&gt;ad hoc&lt;/em&gt; help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19606" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-18T17:39:44.727" LastActivityDate="2019-12-18T17:39:56.877" Title="Jury-rig a walker for outdoor activity that might involve reaching" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15188" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10252" CreationDate="2017-02-07T17:58:13.547" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remove the blade from a boxcutter, wedge it under the sticker, and push.  Once the sticker is off use the blade in the same manner to remove the leftover adhesive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18857" LastActivityDate="2017-02-07T17:58:13.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15190" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15187" CreationDate="2017-02-07T19:05:27.200" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's great he wants to be active and you're helping him get there. &#xA;One thing &quot;outside the box&quot; which is unrelated to the walker but crucial: &#xA;Part of his instability is certainly a deconditioning issue post-surgically. His body strength is much reduced and he must engage in reconditioning therapies--PT, to increase his strength, flexibility and confidence. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;MANY patients don't adequately participate in the other half of a successful surgical outcome--the physical therapy necessary for a good result. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you father is doing PT-- great. If not, he needs to be. Many options available for seniors; a consult with his physician is in order.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any kind of exercise in a pool, walking in the shallow end, using a kick board, etc. Light stretching, yoga, strengthening exercises while seated are a few tried and true paths to coming back after surgery. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;His walker is designed to assist his stability but does nothing to increase strength. Rather than adapt it, encourage him to get strong. Spend the time you two would be tinkering, exercising instead. Do it with him; you'll both be better in the long run. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The issue is strength adding to one's stability and balance not necessarily eliminating the need for an assistance device. If one is starting off with a weak foundation, however brilliant the assistance device is, instability will still be an issue; with perhaps this exception: &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/amp/www.themarysue.com/ripleys-real-exoskeleton/amp/?client=safari&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;exo-suit&lt;/a&gt; ala &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=aliens%20ripley%20exosuit&amp;amp;client=safari&amp;amp;hl=en-us&amp;amp;biw=320&amp;amp;bih=460&amp;amp;prmd=ivsn&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;tbo=u&amp;amp;source=univ&amp;amp;fir=gNNEar1EclgKpM%253A%252CqhzmYghahc3A6M%252C_%253BbGvhTcs-b4IomM%253A%252CGG9XWiIF_YuRuM%252C_%253BK2PqtI5AV6oZPM%253A%252CycBN5tUjzJycmM%252C_%253B3Pc7wqdKuPf5iM%253A%252Clh4wRv2CBtVcDM%252C_%253Bc3qNSphtjVPqDM%253A%252Ci5MXguLH-q6FeM%252C_%253BJHEorASKU5pazM%253A%252Co95DE7dfrJX6BM%252C_%253BfGOF8HP1J92suM%253A%252CpDvqOMvFGOCcJM%252C_%253BoJ6Yy6fOZ5r5AM%253A%252C18CVxniM2mfh7M%252C_%253BKcapY3IEInHR0M%253A%252C18CVxniM2mfh7M%252C_%253BnaBVk-Kgg7ioKM%253A%252C18CVxniM2mfh7M%252C_&amp;amp;usg=__XlPe2ST0MKtdViWOPGgHbla2_LA%3D&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwj_7K_66_7RAhVMy2MKHQewBRQQsAQIGQ&amp;amp;dpr=2#imgrc=bGvhTcs-b4IomM:&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Ripley&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="19151" LastEditDate="2017-02-07T20:41:14.607" LastActivityDate="2017-02-07T20:41:14.607" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15191" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15203" CreationDate="2017-02-07T19:37:09.567" Score="3" ViewCount="739" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had my backpack for 8 years so I guess it should come as no surprise that my zipper-pulls are finally falling apart. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, is there an effective substitute zipper-pull I can make from everyday supplies from homes? Or is it something I should buy from the internet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19619" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:26:50.330" Title="How to fix zipper-pulls on back pack? Is there an effective substitute that's easy to come by?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;zipper&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15191" CreationDate="2017-02-07T19:57:48.947" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've replaced a broken pull (just the tab part that lets you get a grip on the slider) with a small split ring, similar to what are used for key rings only smaller.  These are available in hardware or home improvement stores, where the key rings are shelved.  I had a pair of boots with such a split ring that I wore that way for three years, pulling the zipper up and down at least once a day each direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the &lt;em&gt;whole slider&lt;/em&gt; is failing, you might want to contact an outdoor gear repairer (yes, there are people who repair things like tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks professionally) to see what it would cost to have the complete zipper replaced.  It's unlikely to be economical relative to buying a new backpack, but if there's sentimental value there, money may be a lesser concern.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-02-07T19:57:48.947" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15193" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-07T20:35:25.967" Score="1" ViewCount="462" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of headphones with a long cord (2.5m / 8.2 ft) that I use at my desk. It's nice having a long cord -- I can move around at my desk and reach things -- but when I put them down they tend to get tangled around things, especially the arms of my chair. Any advice?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is unlike the &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/195/4259&quot;&gt;question about earbuds&lt;/a&gt; because I don't want to tie them short. (I was asked to edit to show how this was different from this question; you can see my answer just before this parenthetical.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4259" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T00:56:15.020" Title="Stop headphone cord from tangling" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-02-09T02:05:56.297" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15194" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15193" CreationDate="2017-02-07T21:00:16.967" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest using a &lt;strong&gt;binder clip and a specific roll up style&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/elxo2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/elxo2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every office has these in abundance.  You can easily roll up the ear bud cord using a figure 8 motion using two fingers (index and middle).  Once the 8 feet of cord has been collected, use the binder clip to keep it all together.  The clip can then be attached to your cubical wall with a push pin to keep it off your desk (if you have a cubical).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18227" LastActivityDate="2017-02-07T21:00:16.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15195" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15193" CreationDate="2017-02-07T21:00:40.850" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are commercial made rolling devices that allow you to pull out the length of lead you need, which will pull back in when you do not use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While you might be able to make one yourself, I do not think it is possible for me to explain it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could make a subsitute by connecting your lead to an elastic band which stretches to the longest length you need it but which retracts to as short as you can get it to be.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I would crochet around both elastic and lead, with the elastic stretched to its limit. Sewing or regular connections with tape or clips might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I fear that this method will leave you lacking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-02-07T21:00:40.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-07T22:09:00.290" Score="13" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Use double layer of black garbage bags&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used double layer of black garbage bags in the past. I've fixed the bags with black tape that doesn't stick much to avoid leaving marks. However, over time with many season change, this tape unglued by itself. I guess paint tape would be better for this, but I'm not sure it would not unglue over long period of time as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Donlx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Donlxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Pros&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's really cheap to cover large windows.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The double layer is thick enough so the light doesn't pass through at all.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Easy to cover the whole window of any form without leaving a crack.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Quick and easy to setup&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Cons&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You don't have access to day light without undoing the setup.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some people find this creepy from inside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;People from the outside will see a black windows which may not feel pretty to some peoples&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Although there is no light coming in the room, there is also no light reflected back outside. Which mean all the heat is kept between the garbage bags and the window. This can heat up the room. Usually, this extra heat is not wanted during summer and welcome for winter time. However, I've found that since the window is heated as well, bugs like fly and ladybug find any possible crack in your windows to hibernate there. Which make your window quite dirty.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19625" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-01-14T20:38:52.133" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2017-02-07T23:25:22.483" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;if you have a good car scraper, and theres thick ice on the windows, don't use the flat side of the scraper.  use the back side of your scraper which should have some flat bumps on it.   use long strokes and and forth over the windows with this side, which will get through the ice quick.   do the whole window this way first and resist taking the ice off completely.  then flip it over, and scrape with the flat blade.   it should come off very easy.  i just did my sedan which had a quarter inch of ice on it in about 5 minutes, and some people had been scraping for half an hour.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19627" LastActivityDate="2017-02-07T23:25:22.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9937" CreationDate="2017-02-08T00:15:09.293" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than just tape, tape a small square of aluminium foil over each light. You can poke a tiny hole in it, but you might find you don't actually need any of those lights and they're just for show.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18646" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T00:15:09.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15199" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="493" CreationDate="2017-02-08T05:52:46.777" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A gas station will give you a disposable paper funnel (they look like these: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.freshwatersystems.com/p-9496-1000-konie-10-oz-disposable-paper-funnels-8-sleeves-of-125.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.freshwatersystems.com/p-9496-1000-konie-10-oz-disposable-paper-funnels-8-sleeves-of-125.aspx&lt;/a&gt;). Use the right tool for the job, don't try to create a makeshift funnel unless it's your option of last resort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="110" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T05:52:46.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15201" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15160" CreationDate="2017-02-08T14:27:55.530" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One possible soloution if you don't mind a coupld of small screwholes in the back of your panel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fix a peice of scrap wood to the back of your main panel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drill through both your panel and the scrap wood with a holesaw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;use a router to cut the angle on the edge, the scrap wood is used to guide the router.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10679" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T14:27:55.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15202" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15191" CreationDate="2017-02-08T17:45:31.607" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Check out this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ingo-a-moldable-plastic-with-hot-water-diy#/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;material&lt;/a&gt; from Indiegogo.com.  It's a moldable plastic material that you just heat up in water to soften it. Another product called FORMcard does the same thing. I fixed a broken zipper pull with this stuff on a hydration pack that had a broken pull.  Only I made the new pull bigger and easier to grab since my hands are often wet and cold when using this hydration pack.  Since I wanted the new pull to be waterproof, I first looped a small zip tie through the zipper opening to form a connection to the zipper body, then molded the new plastic pull handle around the little zip tie loop.  So now there is no metal to corrode, and the new pull is big and easy to grab onto.  It's also lime green so I can see it in the dark!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastEditorUserId="11642" LastEditDate="2017-02-08T18:28:33.733" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T18:28:33.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15191" CreationDate="2017-02-08T19:10:46.470" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on how large the opening in the slider is, you might be able to slide a piece of small cord&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; through-  even better if you can double the cord and tie a larks head knot- then finish off by tying the ends of the cord together in an overhand knot.  I've seen ones where the maker got fancy with the end knot as well, such as a monkey's fist or diamond knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QRj8c.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QRj8cm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; My original draft used the term &quot;paracord.&quot;  Thanks to Willeke for pointing out that other kinds of cord, not necessarily paracord, may be more suitable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19606" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:26:50.330" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:26:50.330" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15204" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15101" CreationDate="2017-02-08T20:40:01.197" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been facing this problem since childhood. I always wanted to sleep on my back instead of side or stomach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The pillow approach is also useful.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This approach worked for me and may or may not work for you:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once I lay down on bed, I start to imagine myself sleeping on my back entire night and seeing myself in same position in morning. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It took around a year to see good results for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This is a solution which takes time to see results and you need patience.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T20:40:01.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-08T21:04:31.470" Score="4" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Put a pillow on your head&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is an alternative to the sleep mask because I have found that the sleep mask doesn't stay properly when I move and the elastic band are quite uncomfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3hFx7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3hFx7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Pros&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Whatever room and bed you sleep on, this solution tag along without much extra care on your part.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;E.G : It is quite handy when sleeping in hotel room because it doesn't require to bring anything and your habit remain unaffected. You can just ask for an extra pillow if there is none in the room.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When sleeping sideways, this method also act as a sound barrier because both ears are obstructed by a pillow.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Only cost a extra pillow&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;cons&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's not quite as good as a real dark room because the pillow can sometime run off when moving during your sleep. So you need to replace the pillow properly from time to time.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It can be hot sometime under there in the summer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;With time, you'll get used to sleeping like that and it will be harder to sleep without an extra pillow on your head.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note : When sleeping on your back, the nose act like a stopper to prevent the pillow from slipping down and obstruct the respiration path.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19625" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:29:05.127" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15206" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15170" CreationDate="2017-02-08T21:28:31.853" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I assume that there are existing blinds/curtains? Hang a blackout sheets on them using clothes pegs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One could also fit a baton using command-adhesive removable tabs above the head of the window so that it's not permanent, or wedge a baton inside the window reveal (cheeks of the window), just make it fractionally longer than the space between the reveals and spring it in place. card each end will protect the paint. Make sure you are friends with the maintenance guy for your block too!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that, get a 750mw anti-light from eBay. Positioning needs to be exact, otherwise you will get standing bright spots. ;) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19650" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T21:28:31.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15207" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15049" CreationDate="2017-02-08T21:48:43.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't say what type of shirt it is, or indeed the pullover.&#xA;No additional ideas for the cuffs, do what your mum told you! ;) But for the waist, ensure that you have a long fit shirt and have your tailor fit a &quot;shirt grip&quot; into the waistband of your trousers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not sure that I would wear a dress-shirt/shirt &amp;amp; collar with a pullover. I'd either go commando with just the pullover, or if I needed the warmth, I'd layer a short sleeve shirt with a close-fitting long-sleeve shirt over that, below the pullover, the sleeves ought to be close-fitting enough without being tight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;on second thoughts, you could use elastic bands if you don't fancy holding the cuffs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19650" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T21:48:43.527" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15208" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15210" CreationDate="2017-02-08T21:58:50.360" Score="-1" ViewCount="565" Body="&lt;p&gt;I commute early morning in bus and train which means waiting and I live in Europe so it mean minus degrees. I m wearing jeans and formal shirt with jumper/sweater on top and runners as footwear. Even in train I feel myself shivering. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know my clothing sense is bad, but how can I make myself stay warm during early morning and cold evenings.?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T01:42:50.273" Title="How to keep yourself warm" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15209" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2017-02-08T23:54:16.330" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are bike pedals made specifically for the comfort of barefoot riders. They cost a little over $10 a pair!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/sunlite-bicycle-barefoot-cruiser-pedal-1-2-in-black-1-pair?utm_source=TPA%20On%20Google%20Shopping&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Top%20Placement%20Ads%C2%AE%20(SPLA)&amp;amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;amp;utm_term=People%20Searching%20For%20Bike%20Parts&amp;amp;utm_content=Google%20Shopping&amp;amp;product_id=48101&amp;amp;device=c&amp;amp;loc_physical_ms=9018717&amp;amp;gclid=CN-r0t7YgdICFU64wAodPgUG5g&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/sunlite-bicycle-barefoot-cruiser-pedal-1-2-in-black-1-pair?utm_source=TPA%20On%20Google%20Shopping&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Top%20Placement%20Ads%C2%AE%20(SPLA)&amp;amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;amp;utm_term=People%20Searching%20For%20Bike%20Parts&amp;amp;utm_content=Google%20Shopping&amp;amp;product_id=48101&amp;amp;device=c&amp;amp;loc_physical_ms=9018717&amp;amp;gclid=CN-r0t7YgdICFU64wAodPgUG5g&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19653" LastActivityDate="2017-02-08T23:54:16.330" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15208" CreationDate="2017-02-09T05:23:01.297" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Outside or inside? Inside use a blanket. Outside use undergarments. Here in the US we have special material clothes that tight fit to the skin are thin and light yet breathable, they keep in the heat. I picked some up from the store there is a shirt and pants. They are black, thin and light. You wear it underneath your clothes. I just looked up the package, it's called &quot;omni-wool&quot;. I am sure there are many brands of the same kind of thing if that isn't available in your country.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I was a kid we had a lower-tech version of these, we called them &quot;long-johns&quot;. It is the best way to add extra layers, and with modern material fabrics that retain heat better and are lighter and thinner, there is zero impact to mobility and you can't even tell you're wearing extra, yet you are far warmer. If one set is not enough wear a second layer, they are thin enough. With two layers underneath jeans and a jacket you are going to be sweating even in 0 (F) weather.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some other tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your feet cold? Double socks, or also the omni wool has socks too to go under your socks or replace your socks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your hands cold? Modern gloves are thin and light and even cheap yet have multiple layers and some are even waterproof, and can be rated to negative weather without losing mobility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your neck cold? Time for a scarf.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your face cold? Wear a big hat, and if you are really really cold it's time for a balaclava. Save that for when you aren't worried about people thinking you're a robber :P&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is some documentation on the omni-wool material (from their website):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pF7FY.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pF7FYm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19659" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:26:12.817" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:26:12.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15211" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5467" CreationDate="2017-02-09T07:14:44.357" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's kind of difficult to make out with just the spinning thing unless you have something to compare with.&#xA;A BETTER WAY : Give a good spin to the egg along the horizontal axis on a flat surface. If the egg orients itself along the vertical one during its motion, it qualifies as boiled. Simple. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19661" LastActivityDate="2017-02-09T07:14:44.357" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13560" CreationDate="2017-02-09T09:35:13.003" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heat therapy or hot compress is yet another good answer if you want to know how to get water out of your ears. It opens the Eustachian tubes (where the water usually gets stored) and frees the fluid from the ears quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19665" LastActivityDate="2017-02-09T09:35:13.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15214" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15260" CreationDate="2017-02-09T13:13:40.423" Score="3" ViewCount="5593" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I wonder if the stores realize that the price tags and labels (the sticky, gluey kind) they put on books and other items are such a hassle for their consumers and can often damage book coverings (etc)? Or maybe they just don't care. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway -- I have many books with icky stickers on them (which lessens the visual quality of them) and I intend to take them off, but from past experiences, I know that many times I can't get the entire sticker off and it leaves lots of gunky residue behind that is hard to take off. &lt;strong&gt;Is there a better way to do it?&lt;/strong&gt; I know that scrubbing it with water is good... But when it's a book cover -- that's not the best approach because you ruin the cover. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to peel off a sticky price tag or label on a book or item COMPLETELY without the gunky residue?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19619" LastActivityDate="2019-08-21T20:49:23.840" Title="How to COMPLETELY peel off a sticky price tag or label on a book or item without the gunky residue?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15214" CreationDate="2017-02-09T13:36:12.493" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually remove sticker residue with &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_spirit&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;white spirit&lt;/a&gt;. Dip a tissue or Q-tip in white spirit, and gently rub off the residue. Dry the cover immediately afterward with another tissue.&#xA;There's some risk with this approach (the white spirit can attack the cover), but after dozens of books treated like this my success rate is over 95%.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a thin knife (medical scalpel in my case) to get under the edge of the sticker, this does less damage than trying to get your fingernails under the edge of the sticker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2017-02-10T14:20:20.033" LastActivityDate="2017-02-10T14:20:20.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15216" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15214" CreationDate="2017-02-09T14:01:14.740" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a hair dryer and pull perpendicular. It softens the glue so that it stays on the sticker instead of the book. Glue residue can be removed with white spirits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, some glues are really hard and some stickers are really fragile, so YMMV.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19676" LastActivityDate="2017-02-09T14:01:14.740" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15217" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15166" CreationDate="2017-02-09T14:03:47.120" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the carpet isn't really soft and squishy you can lay hard flooring over it with some underlayment. Otherwise, vacuum and vacuum often. Roomba perhaps?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19676" LastActivityDate="2017-02-09T14:03:47.120" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15218" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15187" CreationDate="2017-02-09T15:55:31.263" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandmother had a similar walker, but with the benefit of a folding bench seat. I would see her in the house use the bench with her knee (which was fine). It gave her a bit more confidence when reaching and using both hands for other activities. Not sure if that is something which could be cobbled together, or if you'd be better off buying a new walker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19679" LastActivityDate="2017-02-09T15:55:31.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15219" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15166" CreationDate="2017-02-09T16:01:54.683" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had good luck with professional services for cleaning carpets. The processes and tools they use are far strong than the mighty Dyson (which I also use). Having them come every year or so dramatically helped with my allergies as a kid. They may even be able to help with other furniture which aggravate allergic reactions. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19679" LastActivityDate="2017-02-09T16:01:54.683" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15220" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15214" CreationDate="2017-02-09T19:53:15.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I generally use a razor blade (the disposable kind you put in a box knife or scraper) and gently get it under the sticker while working not to damage the cover of the book. This cuts the adhesive very well, and the rest can be cleaned up chemically. This works best if you can hold the book tightly so it's entirely flat without any of the natural bowing from the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2017-02-09T19:53:15.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15208" CreationDate="2017-02-09T21:17:02.227" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you do not want to add a layer under your clothes, as that might be too warm in the heated place of work, add a layer over your street clothes when you go out.&#xA;Waterproof trousers over your jeans and a rain jacket over your winter jacket will add a lot of warmth, when arriving or when in the train you can just take them off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For your feet you need shoes that are designed to keep your feet warm rather than running shoes that are designed to let your feet cool down when running.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Proper leather dress shoes are one step up, mountain boots two or three. Moonboots are a step up too much if you ask me.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And keep your head warm, hat, scarf, even headphones which are big enough to act as ear muffs might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your place of work is also cold in winter, add a layer under your clothes. This can be thermo underwear, but thin training trousers or (silk) pajama pants and an extra long sleeved t-shirt are likely to be enough if it is just below freezing outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-02-09T21:17:02.227" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15223" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15152" CreationDate="2017-02-10T01:44:48.967" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is this more recent feedback, or something you have heard from time to time? It would be important to not ignore smells that could indicate a change in health. Talk to a dermatologist or physician to be sure. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The next thing I would look at is identifying certain foods that may contribute to this. Such as milk, but could be others. We all process food differently and our smells and secretions may be an indication of items we process less efficiently than others. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next in line would be the skin and the bacteria that causes the smell. You can use a mild solution of hydrogen peroxide &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.using-hydrogen-peroxide.com/hydrogen-peroxide-bath.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.using-hydrogen-peroxide.com/hydrogen-peroxide-bath.html&lt;/a&gt; . See also using for laundry. There are also neutralizers on the market both prescription and non prescription, but I would check with the dermatologist first. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last defense would be to use a body powder to help absorb and neutralize the smell which may also help the absorption into clothes. For breath I would use gum, for the house I would use an ionizer based filtration (helps better with odor), and in the car keep some new car smell trees available (new car scent also does the best with odor I've found).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10497" LastActivityDate="2017-02-10T01:44:48.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15224" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15179" CreationDate="2017-02-10T02:03:38.513" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It does sound like the fade is intended, although it would be odd for someone to wait more than a couple of washes for that to happen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would look at finding the same color dye, or possibly one I liked better in the same color category and periodically dye it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ritstudio.com/techniques/the-basics/washing-machine-top-loader/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.ritstudio.com/techniques/the-basics/washing-machine-top-loader/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10497" LastActivityDate="2017-02-10T02:03:38.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15225" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-10T04:14:30.863" Score="2" ViewCount="3517" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have recently moved into a large house that is shared with several other people. Usually, there are 6-8 people living here at any given time (plus a family in the basement suite but it's separate). I would like to establish an agreement with my roommates relating to shared expenses, mainly for cleaning supplies.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Any advice on how to divide the responsibility? Problems I've had in the past are &quot;I don't use the kitchen often&quot; or &quot;I have my own toilet paper&quot; etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The people are a variety of ages. Some are in school and have a tight budget.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fairest system I've heard of is - whenever something shared or for the household is needed anyone buys it, puts the receipt in the jar with their name on it, and at the end of each month the cost for the receipts in the jar are divided up evenly and the purchaser is reimbursed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about one person being responsible for everything each month but I don't think this works as it wouldn't be accommodating if someone new moves in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any other suggestions? Specific things I would like to share the cost of are&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;paper towels for the kitchen&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dish soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dishwasher soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;toilet paper for the bathroom&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hand soap for bathroom and kitchen&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;laundry soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I really think this would be beneficial as it doesn't make sense for each person to have their own soap crowded around the kitchen sink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19691" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-02-10T11:27:06.913" LastActivityDate="2017-03-17T07:52:51.487" Title="System for splitting costs on shared items and household goods with roommates" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15225" CreationDate="2017-02-10T08:02:15.007" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any solution you arrive at will actually depend on the person responsible for upholding the system being sufficiently respected by the others as &lt;em&gt;actually being in charge.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If their 'authority' is questioned, any system will fail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The usual receipt in a jar, divide up at the end of the month, system is the most likely to fail first - for the reasons you have already set out. The 'non-participant' faction, I have my own soap, etc etc&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only system I've ever seen actually work, over many years &amp;amp; with many changing housemates is to charge everyone living there, from the day they move in, to the day they move out, a specific extra amount per week.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This goes into the 'house fund' &amp;amp; any communal purchase comes from it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This, more than any other system, requires someone [one or a small sub-section of senior members] recognised as being 'in authority', but it does work &amp;amp; can continue to work over the years. It is harder to set up initially, but lasts longer, as new housemates get no say in the extra charge, it's part of their deal when they move in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the overall level of trust in the house, accounts may need to be kept &amp;amp; be available for anyone to inspect.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Larger purchases may need prior agreement, or the 'sub-committee' can make the decisions. That will all depend on the overall 'political climate' in that particular house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Variations on a theme, should there be a surplus [make sure there's never a shortfall, or you're back to receipts in a jar] are -  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;house 'treats'; a new framed picture in a communal area, new bath mat, a case of beer... something non-essential that benefits everyone  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;a 'dividend' - once a year, divide the surplus equally &amp;amp; hand it back to the participants [this may need sub-dividing based on number of weeks' occupancy of each resident]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The system works because  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the division of 'who paid what for which' is now buried behind a standard charge.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There is no opt-out for the 'have my own soap' fraternity.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-02-10T08:02:15.007" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15227" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-10T16:45:01.313" Score="1" ViewCount="1282" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some keys on the keyboard of my laptop don't work anymore. I have an external mechanical-switch keyboard so I just bring it with me and connect it to my laptop via USB for use. Unfortunately, this keyboard (with Cherry MX Brown switches) produces a fair amount of noise. When I use it during classes/at work, some people are quite unhappy with the noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything I can do in this case?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13198" LastEditorUserId="13198" LastEditDate="2017-02-14T18:55:26.527" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:25:28.253" Title="How to reduce the noise from a mechanical-switch keyboard?" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15228" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15227" CreationDate="2017-02-10T16:59:42.727" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A (very) few mechanical keyboards once had &quot;switchable&quot; clicks -- they actually used silent switches, and separate mechanical &quot;clickers&quot; that could be moved out of contact with the keys with a mechanical linkage.  If yours isn't one of those, it's impractical to silence it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2017-02-10T17:16:22.857" LastActivityDate="2017-02-10T17:16:22.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15229" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15227" CreationDate="2017-02-10T17:20:55.810" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even on the laptop the keyboard is mechanical.  You mean external.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take it apart to try and make it quiet is not likely to work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why not just buy a new keyboard for the laptop?   You probably paid more for the external Bluetooth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15377" LastEditorUserId="15377" LastEditDate="2017-02-10T17:26:55.187" LastActivityDate="2017-02-10T17:26:55.187" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15230" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15240" CreationDate="2017-02-10T19:13:54.743" Score="7" ViewCount="444" Body="&lt;p&gt;One common problem which many of us must have faced in a plane is the sudden closure of sorts of the ear, especially while taking off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can one avoid that sometimes unbearable feeling? I have read that munching on something or plugging in earphones can possibly prevent the sensation. But what if I didn't bring food or earphones, and don't want to buy them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19702" LastEditorUserId="5107" LastEditDate="2017-02-10T22:14:19.493" LastActivityDate="2018-02-13T14:04:51.087" Title="Ear problems on aeroplane" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15231" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15227" CreationDate="2017-02-11T12:10:33.267" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use o-rings like the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/keyboard-accessories/cherry-mx-rubber-o-ring-switch-dampeners-125pcs.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ones sold by WASD&lt;/a&gt; and put them on underneath the keycaps. It won't totally get rid of the noise but should help some.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19716" LastActivityDate="2017-02-11T12:10:33.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15234" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15230" CreationDate="2017-02-12T01:58:37.737" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I thing that I always do it carry little cotton with me and I plug that into my ears (especially when the plane takes off). If I don't have cotton, another thing that helps me is listening to music via earphones. You can use a chewing gum, though I have never tried that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19181" LastActivityDate="2017-02-12T01:58:37.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15235" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15236" CreationDate="2017-02-13T00:19:35.533" Score="9" ViewCount="13099" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know of a way to remove stains caused from dry-erase markers?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was using the side of my fridge as a whiteboard and it seemed to work fine at first... but I left what I wrote up on the fridge for a couple of weeks and when I tried to wipe it off it left a blue stain. I've tried scrubbing with soap and water and a bunch of other household cleaners with no avail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GPzOA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GPzOAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;fridge with stains&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19742" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:24:24.433" LastActivityDate="2021-02-28T19:08:18.590" Title="Stained fridge from dry-erase markers" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15236" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15235" CreationDate="2017-02-13T00:51:53.600" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Isopropyl Alcohol&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;If the typical 70% rubbing alcohol isn't removing &lt;em&gt;everything&lt;/em&gt;, try the higher concentrations (90%+ solution). The 70% solution works, but not quite as well as the higher concentrations. As a bonus, rubbing alcohol also removes &lt;strong&gt;permanent marker&lt;/strong&gt; if someone should accidentally take one to your board or refrigerator instead of a dry erase marker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that, &lt;strong&gt;try peroxide.&lt;/strong&gt; That works pretty well, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;NOT Recommended&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are a few suggestions I've tried, but DON'T recommend:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strike&gt;WD-40&lt;/strike&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; It works but it smells. It's also a solvent and I've found it removed some of the smooth finish off my dry erase board (may not apply to your refrigerator), so the marker became hard to get off from then onward. And if you don't get all the WD-40 off, the markers won't write as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strike&gt;Hairspray&lt;/strike&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; used to work, but many hairsprays don't contain much, if any, alcohol anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strike&gt;Toothpaste&lt;/strike&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is an abrasive. It cleans a lot of things, but when you micro scratch the surface you are cleaning, it creates a matte surface that makes the marker &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; hard to get off the next time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Optional Experiment: Once you get the blue stains off, try sealing the surface of your refrigerator with paste car wax. I've not tried it myself, but I've heard that makes the dry erase marker easier to wipe off to keep the surface clean. I've not tried this yet, but let me know if it works.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-04-08T15:18:42.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15235" CreationDate="2017-02-13T01:36:43.113" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've noticed that the dry-erase markers will erase what they write over. The fresh moist marker can then be erased and enough of the marker solvent in the new mark is sufficient to take the old mark off with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Furniture polish (Endust, Pledge, etc.) is another &lt;strong&gt;non-abrasive&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;non-dissolving&lt;/strong&gt; thing to try. You don't need much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alcohol-based hand sanitizer has worked for some.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some have had great success with Goof-Off which is a general purpose cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When all else fails, dry-erase marker liquid remover (made by Expo and Quartet) is available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-02-13T01:36:43.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15238" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2017-02-13T02:57:29.073" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tilt your glasses up a bit so that the sides rest on top of the headphones. This relieves the pressure while only tilting the glasses a bit. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19749" LastActivityDate="2017-02-13T02:57:29.073" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15230" CreationDate="2017-02-13T09:44:37.620" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that forcing yourself to yawn clears the effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A yawn stretches the muscles around the Eustachian tubes.  So, if the tubes are a bit blocked, they will open and your ear pressure will equalize.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As soon as you start to feel the effect in your ears, yawn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've used this trick for years now.  It is very simple and far more effective than swallowing or sucking mints.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2017-02-13T09:44:37.620" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15241" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15230" CreationDate="2017-02-13T12:14:38.337" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is also a simple trick that helps. Inhale deep breathe and then close your nose from exhaling air outside with your index finger and thumb and also close your mouth. Then force out the air from your mouth and nose. As there is no space for air to go outside, then will build a pressure near your ears. This will reverse the effect caused due to air travels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19758" LastActivityDate="2017-02-13T12:14:38.337" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15242" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15227" CreationDate="2017-02-13T12:44:44.333" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use Silicone keyboard cover,&#xA;Work like a sponge between your fingers and the keys, and cover the mechanic parts, that's will reduce the sounds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CIhLD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CIhLDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Silicone Keyboard cover&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19759" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:25:28.253" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:25:28.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15243" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15227" CreationDate="2017-02-14T05:02:30.583" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have MX Brown switches at home and have never thought that they were over clicky, and to my dismay, at another situation, I could see how they could get annoying to other people. I remember seeing key silencers on Massdrop recently, but the drop has ended. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not sure what the rules are for linking to products, so if you use your favorite search provider and look for &quot;Clip Sound Dampening Brackets&quot; you should find something that might help. I have no experience with the product, but they claim 10dB in attenuation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19763" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-02-14T06:26:57.620" LastActivityDate="2017-02-14T06:26:57.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15235" CreationDate="2017-02-14T16:02:25.983" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_foam&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Magic Erasers&lt;/a&gt; clean just about everything, and they are easy to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19772" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-02-17T19:49:31.660" LastActivityDate="2017-02-17T19:49:31.660" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15246" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-14T22:21:44.847" Score="-2" ViewCount="68" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to put up some plastic to temporarily block a leaky window sill, about fifteen feet off the ground. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm thinking of using masking tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any tools I could use to do this?    I do have an ordinary step ladder that goes up about 6 feet but nothing bigger. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19777" LastActivityDate="2017-02-14T22:48:14.913" Title="Tape up plastic without a ladder" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15247" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-14T22:43:19.577" Score="3" ViewCount="9953" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have my suede shoes that needed to be cleaned. So I bought a cleaning kit for suede shoes, the way it said to use was to. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Pour generous amount of liquid in a bowl full of water, dip the brush&#xA;  in the bowl and then rub in on surface of shoe in circular motion.&#xA;  Clean with cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem now is that my shoe is darker then the other. Although it cleaned it well, but my first shoes I put to clean to darker in colour then the other one. Is there a way to fix my shoe colour so they match up? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="2120" LastEditDate="2017-02-15T07:04:15.713" LastActivityDate="2021-02-12T11:58:17.093" Title="How to fix colour of suede shoes after cleaning" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15246" CreationDate="2017-02-14T22:48:14.913" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Though I've used bamboo poles and pole-saws &lt;em&gt;sans&lt;/em&gt; saw to tape objects overhead, I find it tricky to press the tape into place all along its edge. It would be easier with an assistant, so that one pole can hold the plastic sheet while another pole presses the tape down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, first dry the windows-sill where you're applying tape, so that it will stick. Also, you can form the bottom of the sheet into a funnel so that water can be collected in a bucket. This helped save our flooring after a snow dam forced water into the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-02-14T22:48:14.913" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10299" CreationDate="2017-02-15T04:02:29.313" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cut out slips of paper that match the size of the boxes that you want to black out, then tape them in place with clear tape so that nothing is redacted that doesn't need to be.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most photocopiers I've used won't scan words from behind another paper of standard thickness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastActivityDate="2017-02-15T04:02:29.313" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15250" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-15T13:54:04.907" Score="4" ViewCount="305" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some wool clothes that I lengthened by taking out the hem and resewing it with a smaller hem. Now I have crease marks from where the hem was folded before. How do I remove the fold line? Is there a method that will loosen the weave of the fabric, just enough to iron it out without damaging it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19499" LastActivityDate="2017-02-18T17:50:53.307" Title="Fold Lines In 100% Wool Fabric" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15191" CreationDate="2017-02-15T15:11:01.260" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Check out this link on how you can do it using sugru and a paper clip.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com/sport-outdoor/fix-any-zip-with-sugru&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://sugru.com/sport-outdoor/fix-any-zip-with-sugru&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19421" LastActivityDate="2017-02-15T15:11:01.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15230" CreationDate="2017-02-15T17:27:48.323" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm someone who suffers these effects severely. Unaided, the landing process is extremely painful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A friend who has a similar experience when flying recommended a product named Earplanes. They're earplugs that you put in before takeoff and remove after the cabin door is opened after landing. They absorb the pressure change avoiding any discomfort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MdoEj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MdoEjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Earplanes&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal solution is to solve the problem that makes me intolerant of the pressure changes: sinus congestion. For a 2-3 days before my flight, I take Sudafed (decongestant) per the directions up until my flight. Then, during the flight, I use a decongestant nasal spray (like Afrin) 30 minutes before the flight begins it's descent. This has consistently avoided pain for me and prevented the &quot;plugged&quot; sensation from persisting beyond the flight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2275" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:24:57.217" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:24:57.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15255" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11738" CreationDate="2017-02-15T18:35:49.617" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Black isn't corrosion, it's carbon. And the carbon is likely to do arching.  These cords simply don't fit snugly enough and there is arching during the charge process...  this is why the eraser or soaking doesn't remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19786" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2019-01-21T18:27:54.783" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T18:27:54.783" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15250" CreationDate="2017-02-15T22:28:08.347" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can wash the item (read the instructions on the label) that can be done before you steam. Washing will get the fabric to relax but many wool items of clothing can not be washed or only very carefully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can not wash or do not want to try, you should start with steaming, just steam for now, no ironing at the moment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best start with hanging it in the bathroom while you have a shower. Not in the water but where it will get the warm mist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that is not enough try holding it for a while over water that is hot enough for steam but is not on a stove still.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Look what the results are before you try the next step, if you can safely do so, you can hold it over the steam coming from a kettle on the fire, but be careful, fire and hot water can both give nasty burns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After steam, ironing under a wet cloth might be the best next step.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This cloth should be wet but just not dripping, cotton is traditionally used. My mother used an old white cotton tea towel for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a steam iron might work as well, but it is more suitable for cottons than for serious work on wool. (As wool should not be ironed that hot.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-02-18T17:50:53.307" LastActivityDate="2017-02-18T17:50:53.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15235" CreationDate="2017-02-15T23:00:16.227" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Glass top range cleaner worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19788" LastActivityDate="2017-02-15T23:00:16.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15214" CreationDate="2017-02-16T14:59:15.440" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Peel off what you can, you can use a rubber to get rid of the rest of the label or spray with Mr Sheen or any spray furnitue polish.  This will get rid of the glue residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19802" LastActivityDate="2017-02-16T14:59:15.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15247" CreationDate="2017-02-16T20:33:15.937" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe a spray color for suede can do the trick? Buy the shade which is the closest to the original color of your shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19808" LastActivityDate="2017-02-16T20:33:15.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15263" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1961" CreationDate="2017-02-16T23:00:25.160" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;White vinegar and water in a spray bottle can be applied to bathroom walls, shower stalls, and other flat surfaces. But you’ll be glad to know white vinegar is also effective at getting mold and mildew out. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.floodaz.com/how-to-kill-black-mold/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.floodaz.com/how-to-kill-black-mold/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19334" LastActivityDate="2017-02-16T23:00:25.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1961" CreationDate="2017-02-16T23:22:32.157" Score="0" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The root cause is damp, artificial drying will prevent re-occurance.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Acid based food stuff such as vinegar, lemon juice etc. will kill it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Everything is chemicals, including the air you breath, the water you drink and every cell of your body.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17613" LastActivityDate="2017-02-16T23:22:32.157" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15247" CreationDate="2017-02-17T12:11:10.763" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I clean my suede shoes with Ronsonol lighter fluid. It evaporates and doesn't leave watermarks-though I make sure to feather the edges of it when applying just in case. I don't know what the cleaner you used is but you can try to remove it with the Ronsonol and a toothbrush if there is a residue. It's about $4 and comes in a plastic yellow bottle with a fold down spout. You can get it at most corner stores. It also removes stains from clothing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19819" LastActivityDate="2017-02-17T12:11:10.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15247" CreationDate="2017-02-17T21:26:16.953" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you did not clean both shoes, do the second as well, the same way and with the same amount of cleaning solution and water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When both have been cleaned with the same method and there is still colour difference, you can try complaining in the store you bought them, as then the difference in colour may be from the factory.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Likely you can do very little about changing the colour of one shoe, without the risk of changing it too much, even when you dye the shoes you may be left with differences.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the shoes are really different, you may try to put the darker one out in daylight or even straight sunlight.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Shoes that have been in shop windows do sometimes bleach and the pair will not match anymore. The only way to correct that is having the other out in the sun as well, but keep checking that you stop the bleaching process in time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-02-17T21:26:16.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15270" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-18T16:35:49.450" Score="3" ViewCount="1678" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I try and place a screen protector on any electrical device, I always get a load of airbubbles, and my device ends up looking like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T9Zss.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T9Zss.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;image of a screen with many air bubbles in the protector&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent this from happening, or how can I remove any remaining bubbles?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18753" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-02-18T19:25:42.233" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T20:08:16.970" Title="Preventing airbubbles when placing screen protector?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15271" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15270" CreationDate="2017-02-18T18:09:52.847" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I observed this in sticker shops how the experts fix the stickers on surfaces perfectly neat without any bubbles formed. The secret is they apply some slippery fluid(At home, we could use water and shampoo) on the surface where they going to paste the sticker. The fluid helps in not allowing the adhesive present in the sticker to touch the surface thus enables the user to have the sticker moved freely. Once the sticker is fixed in a place, they use a equipment to press the sticker against the surface and squeeze out the slippery water out, by which the adhesive gets fixed onto the surface. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same idea could be very well used in fixing thin mobile screen guards. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18478" LastActivityDate="2017-02-18T18:09:52.847" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15272" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15270" CreationDate="2017-02-18T18:15:30.663" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Work from one corner, very carefully and pushing it flat to the screen as soon as there is contact.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It is very hard to get proper positioning that way but you will not get airbubbles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get around the positioning problem if you have a protecting layer on the screen saver, peel it back just for one corner, position the protector and then pull the protector layer back a little more, pushing down the bit now exposed and check that you do not have airbubbles yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It might be possible to re-do the protector you have already placed by pulling it off from one corner till only the opposite corner is still attached, and then reapplying the protector, pressing it down while applying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would use either a soft cloth or a soft glove to do the pressing down. Although I myself have used my fingers more than once.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;As I have used this method several times, I know it works without danger for the phone or tablet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-02-23T19:06:25.463" LastActivityDate="2017-02-23T19:06:25.463" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15273" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-19T08:15:37.423" Score="1" ViewCount="30197" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m4Thz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m4Thzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;On the left the more or less original color, on the right the darkened part&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My 3-year old leather boots that originally had a light brown color, have darkened quite a bit, especially  at the toes. I think this is partly because I used to care for the leather with macadamia oil, but there are also little black stains. I may also have scrubbed off the original wax. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently I clean them with water, saddle soap and apply leather conditioner before polishing them with light brown wax. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it possible to restore the original light brown color?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19839" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:18:26.893" LastActivityDate="2020-07-16T10:35:10.260" Title="Restoring color/shade of leather boots" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15274" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-19T21:04:01.267" Score="2" ViewCount="312" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lampshades are usually attached to lamps with a small piece on the top that screws on. These can occasionally loosen by themselves over time, and quite often on second floors of old buildings when the floor regularly shakes (lightly) as people walk by.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When this happens --in a matter of just weeks after tightening the lampshade-- it will begin to rattle. I'll sometimes walk through a room without any carpet and two or three lampshades will rattle as I pass. Is there any way to prevent this &lt;em&gt;slightly annoying&lt;/em&gt; noise in an otherwise quiet room, and keep these lampshades tightened? I know, it's a funny question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;LOL, it's currently happening every few minutes on my sewing table that keeps shaking from the sewing machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19499" LastEditorDisplayName="user19499" LastEditDate="2017-02-19T21:12:26.560" LastActivityDate="2017-03-07T17:32:15.680" Title="Keeping Lampshades Tight" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15276" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15274" CreationDate="2017-02-19T22:19:00.177" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A very small amount of blue tack in the screw thread will do the trick  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19843" LastActivityDate="2017-02-19T22:19:00.177" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15277" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15270" CreationDate="2017-02-19T22:23:37.737" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;On phones use a debt/credit card to push the protector along. On a tablet use a plastic ruler. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start at one end(shortest side) and gently use the card/ruler to work the protector along the screen, working out the bubbles as you go.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another tip is to use a hair dryer beforehand on the screen to remove all the small hairs that are in the vicinity.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19843" LastActivityDate="2017-02-19T22:23:37.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15278" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15274" CreationDate="2017-02-20T00:37:41.413" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubber washers, cut from a bicycle inner-tube, work well. They also help prevent glass shades from cracking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-02-20T00:37:41.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7821" CreationDate="2017-02-20T08:22:08.753" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once you remove your socks, safety pin them together. I keep a small container of safety pins next to the hamper. Also eliminates the &quot;single sock syndrome.&quot; Much less effort and cost than labeling, marking, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2017-02-20T08:22:08.753" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15283" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15274" CreationDate="2017-02-20T11:30:28.907" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also try a product available in construction market known as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/search?q=lampshades&amp;amp;safe=active&amp;amp;espv=2&amp;amp;biw=1280&amp;amp;bih=852&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwjUo6Tbx57SAhUFpI8KHXHDCzQQ_AUIBigB#safe=active&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=mseal&amp;amp;imgrc=04HjX3SSyFaNGM:&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;mSeal&lt;/a&gt;(in India). I am not branding the product and so suggest you find out an alternative available from your market that works in the same manner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this hack, you need to squash mSeal using your bare hands, it will turn into a clay-like substance, apply it to the screws so that it will not get loosen up and make creaky noise further.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-02-21T08:13:02.567" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15273" CreationDate="2017-02-21T08:06:55.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can go with any of following techniques:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2016/07/a-guide-to-dyeing-your-own-shoes.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Saphir Reno'Mat Cleaner&lt;/a&gt;:The Renomat is actually a leather cleaner, but if you rub it hard enough it will help to remove some of the finish of the shoe as well as &#xA;the dirt build up that might have been accumulated. The Renomat would be good for medium to lighter colors, &#xA;but you would most likely need to use the white spirit/nail polish removers for trying to strip darker colors. &#xA;Depending on the strength of the finish, it may take several applications of stripping. You do not need to take it down to the bare color &#xA;of the leather, only unless you really want to get a light color as the base for having greyish/tannish textures in your new color. &#xA;Once stripped, allow the shoe to dry overnight, especially if you have done several applications.   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2016/07/a-guide-to-dyeing-your-own-shoes.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Saphir’s Teinture Française Shoe Dye&lt;/a&gt;:&#xA;Professional patina artists use small paint brushes that apply the dye.&#xA;Therefore,you can have one for applying a lot to a bigger area of the shoe and another for applying a little to a smaller area. &#xA;If you want brogueing in a different color, the finer brush that was provided with the dye will do. When ready, simply apply the dye onto the shoe. &#xA;Always start with a little to see how easily the leather absorbs it. From this point, you can tell whether or not adding a little or a lot is going to suffice.&#xA;More likely than not, you are going to have to do a few applications if you really want a rich color. Always allow several hours between applications, if not overnight, &#xA;as the dye is quite harsh on the leather and can easily over-soak it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have applied the dye, the rest of the job is quite straightforward really. Now you just need to seal it all in with a good polish &#xA;(in reality it is already sealed as the dye is permanent, but shining it up will bring out the colors). As you just subject the shoe to all kinds of chemicals, &#xA;first things first is to apply the mink oil renovator to ensure that the leather does not dry up. Then after doing that, use a cream polish &#xA;to enhance the color that you just applied and then finish it off with a wax polish in order to give it the shine that it deserves. &#xA;Over time, if necessary, you can simply use the dye as a touch up tool for when the color naturally fades.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-02-21T08:06:55.503" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15286" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-21T16:44:21.373" Score="6" ViewCount="3509" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had to print out a couple of PDFs for a research project. Each is over 15 pages long and they have been stapled. How can I hole punch them? They are so thick! Does anyone have any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19862" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-02-21T19:29:06.387" LastActivityDate="2017-02-23T17:23:35.377" Title="Hole Punching Thick Packets" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15286" CreationDate="2017-02-21T17:20:21.070" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Option 1:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Printers and some large stationery stores (such as Staples or Office Depot) offer a service called &quot;drilling&quot;. They can create perfect holes through thick stacks of papers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option 2:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;remove the staples  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take the top 5 pages  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;punch holes through them  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take the next 5 pages  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;punch holes through them  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;repeat until done  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;staple the pages again (if needed at this point)  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2017-02-22T12:39:38.477" LastActivityDate="2017-02-22T12:39:38.477" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15288" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15286" CreationDate="2017-02-21T21:34:39.150" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Home version of the drilling solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get your papers stacked and clamp it between to boards and onto a sturdy work bench.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Mark your needed holes on the top board.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Now get a drill, the diameter the size of the hole you need, and drill through the top board, the paper and into the bottom board.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have never seen it done but I have seen the results.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;With this method you can not only get holes on the edges of the paper but all over the paper if needed, and all the same spot, guarantied.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If possible test on an other stack of paper, so you can work out what speed you want to have the drill. And maybe even which drill and drill bit to select.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-02-23T17:23:35.377" LastActivityDate="2017-02-23T17:23:35.377" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="139" CreationDate="2017-02-22T22:19:09.233" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than fighting the problems of the typical key ring, you may want to consider a different design. Here is a review that covers about two dozen ideas about ways to hold your keys:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.carryology.com/utility/guide-to-carrying-keys/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.carryology.com/utility/guide-to-carrying-keys/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The FreeKey is made of flat metal shaped into a ring, but the loops pop apart when you squeeze it. It seems like the most direct replacement that would solve your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EQmq5.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EQmq5.png&quot; alt=&quot;FreeKey pressed open&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another idea I've seen is an incomplete ring with &quot;end stoppers&quot;. There's a round bar bent into a &quot;U&quot; shape with balls on each end to keep the keys from sliding off. One of the balls can be screwed off in order to add or remove keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is one example of such a horseshoe keyring:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B077GX2XS3&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Jzcky-Shzrp-Keychain-Horseshoe-Keyholder/dp/B077GX2XS3/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have personal experience with any of these. I just found them by searching online.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10975" LastEditorUserId="10975" LastEditDate="2018-01-22T22:50:24.820" LastActivityDate="2018-01-22T22:50:24.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15270" CreationDate="2017-02-23T14:56:40.947" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about this (purely theoretical) modification of jeffry copps answer of Feb 18? I believe his idea of using water to &quot;float&quot; the protector onto the screen is sound, but because of the risk of water getting into the joins of the device, we want to use the barest minimum amount of water. I think I would create a mist of water by using an old medication spray bottle (such as a Beconase spray bottle, as used by many hay fever sufferers): put water in the bottle and spray a very fine mist into the air. Practice a few times to ensure the mist is really fine. Then as the mist drifts down, catch it on the upturned sticky surface of the screen protector. This should ensure you are using as little water as possible. I would also put sticky tape over the exposed joins of the device. Lay the dampened screen protector on the screen and squeeze the moisture out. Have a paper tissue around the edges ready to soak up the escaping moisture.  I haven't tried this! It's only theoretical!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19881" LastActivityDate="2017-02-23T14:56:40.947" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15298" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-24T10:30:20.120" Score="0" ViewCount="826" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in Apartment 5th floor . There is only one window, only me , less windy, I always lock the door but still so dusty. In the end I even attached net for whole window but still same ? All over the table , floor. Any Suggestions for preventing dust from entering my room. or any other methods for long period dust-free room&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Location: India... Building constructed : 4 years ago....brick &amp;amp; cement type building...Renovated:1 yearr ago(ceiling, flooring &amp;amp; painting)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19893" LastEditorUserId="19893" LastEditDate="2017-02-26T03:33:26.530" LastActivityDate="2017-03-06T14:19:54.503" Title="how to keep my room dust-free?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-03-10T10:44:21.880" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14010" CreationDate="2017-02-24T12:40:47.970" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are few methods to find the ring. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This might look a bit complicated but &lt;strong&gt;this method helped me&lt;/strong&gt; to find few small objects &lt;strong&gt;on floor&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep a torch in your hand and place your head on the floor in such a way that one of your eyes will be just above floor ( your sight should be almost parallel to the floor ). Close your other eye which is far from floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, turn on the flash light and focus it towards where you are looking. Again, even the torch light should be almost parallel to floor to minimize the light on floor. This makes sure that ring will be kind of obstacle to light from torch. If you do it right, the light should fall only on the ring and not on floor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, you can easily find the ring as the ring will be reflecting little light due to torch light falling on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The above method works well if done on low lit or dark areas (You can do it at night or by closing all curtains and doors to reduce light in the room, etc.).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't find it on floor, and want to search on other places like bed, couch, etc., you can try vacuuming to suck up ring or blow air to make it fall on floor and then search on floor again. Off-course, you can do this first but I think quicker method must be done first and searching floor will be quicker than looking at other places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16017" LastActivityDate="2017-02-24T12:40:47.970" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15301" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13631" CreationDate="2017-02-24T15:54:51.073" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a sander, very easy and no hardwork required&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19896" LastActivityDate="2017-02-24T15:54:51.073" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15305" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15312" CreationDate="2017-02-25T11:10:19.327" Score="0" ViewCount="262" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have gone through different sites but no one knows how to keep safe from tanboori (in Urdu language) , Wasp and other similar insects like Hornet. For reference see this picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDuPFow6ijkl8Hl-FYHZV8JQQXCIhWDw36LiTEx9jSV3d6Cn0f&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDuPFow6ijkl8Hl-FYHZV8JQQXCIhWDw36LiTEx9jSV3d6Cn0f&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19910" LastActivityDate="2017-03-05T22:48:01.973" Title="How to keep away Wasp, hornet, tanboori away" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;insects&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15306" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-25T18:52:42.593" Score="2" ViewCount="3037" Body="&lt;p&gt;My sister wrote the wrong name in a bible that's to be presented and displayed in two weeks. It's shiny paper that is beige in color. The back side of the page is different color printed pattern. She's not sure of the pen she was using when she wrote it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried fingernail polish remover, shaving cream, &lt;a href=&quot;https://off.com/product/deep-woods&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Deep Woods OFF!&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.goofoffproducts.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Goof Off&lt;/a&gt;, but nothing has helped and I'm scared some other ideas may ruin the page.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19911" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2017-02-27T09:27:14.543" LastActivityDate="2020-08-11T18:10:45.330" Title="How can I remove gel (?) Ink from a book?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;paper&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15307" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2017-02-25T20:13:47.173" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also hate my feet being squished at the foot of the bed. First I wanted a blanket lift. So I got some schedule 40 pvc, 3/4 inch. I created like a U shape. bottom part under the mattress to be held down and top to lift the blanket over bead leaving lots of room for my feet to be unencumbered.  On the bottom rail coming out from under. you can drill pilot holes for attach how you want eye rings. Space them how you want. this is holding down your blanket. so I think i have about 6...going around the sides. you can do this a few ways. Go to Harbor Freight and get a grommet set to put grommets in your blanket . Tie the ribbon, grow grain between the eye hooks and grommet's. it stays in place. Or, using no grommets, at HF also, grab some large tent clamps. They too will accept your ribbon. Run thru eye hook and clamp the blankets together and tie. I then put my bed spread over the top, you don't see the grommets, the ties, the foot is raised ( like a burn cradle hospitals use). You feet are free and warm. you foot blanks stay in. you are holding the bottoms in side to side. Use more clamps if you need to secure at the top or grommets in each blanket holding it together where ever you want or need to.  I'm just a woman who had a problem with hubbys tall frame cramped in a bed shorter than he was and the blankets in a bunch or kicked off. I saw a problem and figured out how to solve it.  I've also used T's that snap on over the straight pipe. I figured out all my turns etc, got all the elbows I needed. this stays tight I did not need any pvc glue either. That way, if you want your room, bed to look nice, you don't want the raised foot, you can gently slip out the vertical bars and lay the bar down....Michelle&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19913" LastEditorUserId="19913" LastEditDate="2017-02-25T20:22:56.703" LastActivityDate="2017-02-25T20:22:56.703" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15308" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2017-02-25T20:21:07.540" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you own a Queen you can get King blankets. But a King...your stuck.&#xA;So I've also bought a matching Twin. Cut it in half. figure out how much extra you want. If you have a side sleeper, that steals blankets. We are not big people but my Donkey is good at being a blanket hog. He wraps himself up like a burrito! &#xA;If you want a really wide blanket you can add half the twin to each side.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Or say add 2 feet to each side. To keep in trimmed, you go under the blanket and stitch the cut end, at the same seam like as the top blankets blanked binder tape.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Best to have stitched the raw end of the blanket turned under or using a blanked or hemming stitch so its a clean edge.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You have no raw edges now, it is clean and looks like it was made than way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All sides have blanket tape on them. You have a big ass blanket!&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Most dry cleaners do sewing.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Or, use Velcro and then you can separate the 3 pieces for easier washing if you have a small washer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19913" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-02-25T22:53:22.143" LastActivityDate="2017-02-25T22:53:22.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15310" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15298" CreationDate="2017-02-25T23:59:14.317" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You said apartment, makes me think building, and probably somewhat old. I am accustomed to old buildings, and they're usually very dusty from old timbers of wood on the ceiling etc. Best you could do is probably clean your walls, ceiling and high ledges - anywhere that might have dust buildup continually trickling down. That should help for a good while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19499" LastActivityDate="2017-02-25T23:59:14.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7670" CreationDate="2017-02-26T00:10:39.380" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I was a professional costume builder, there were countless times that my finger got stabbed, resulting in drops of blood on the costume. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In several Canadian costume shops I've worked in, the common solution was to put a small wad of cotton thread in your mouth until it is wet and then dab the blood spot with it until the blood disappears. This is to be done immediately before the blood has too much of a chance to dry and &quot;set&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is said that there is an enzyme in your saliva that will react with your blood to remove it (can't use your saliva with anyone else's blood though). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I looked it up online many years later and didn't find any scientific corroboration with the concept. The theatre is an environment that is very steeped in tradition and superstition so there may be some truth to the idea or  it could be a myth made up to to discourage stitchers from wasting  a lot of time getting up to wash costumes with multiple products several times a day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I have also noticed, from personal experience, that this method works better than using water. Maybe it works well because you are addressing the problem a lot faster than if you got up and walked over to a sink?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19919" LastActivityDate="2017-02-26T00:10:39.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15312" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15305" CreationDate="2017-02-26T04:22:44.480" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Insect repellents do not deter wasps or hornets, and insecticides can be dangerous, especially around areas where you live or eat. Try a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Wasp-Trap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wasp trap&lt;/a&gt; (and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prairiestory.com/2010/09/homemade-wasp-trap.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;), baited with their favorite foods (e.g. sweet-smelling fruit or sugar water). The trap will not eliminate all wasps, but reduces the chance of getting stung.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be sure not to hang it &lt;em&gt;too&lt;/em&gt; close to your living space, since the bait attracts them, and be careful disposing of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-02-26T04:22:44.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15306" CreationDate="2017-02-26T09:08:05.070" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If all your attempts at removal fail or you do indeed damage the paper in an attempt at doing so, I suggest what I would have probably done instead of writing directly into the book: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a matching (as in &quot;looks good together&quot;, not as in &quot;is identical&quot;) paper and create a name plate similar to a sticker or bookplate / ex-libris. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Write the name of the recipient in a very nice script, possibly elaborated a bit, then once you are satisfied with the result, cut the piece of paper to shape and glue it into the book.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The options are almost endless, from just a neat handwriting over &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calligraphy&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;calligraphy&lt;/a&gt; to more free-form elaborate &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.de/search?q=hand%20lettering%20inspiration&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;lettering&lt;/a&gt; or even including a small drawing or painting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are not that artistically talented, this is a good opportunity to use a computer to create a nice layout and design.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main advantage is that it doesn't matter at all if you mess up somewhere on the way, just start over on a new piece of paper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Summary: Sometimes it's easier to cover up a mishap than try to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2017-02-26T09:22:09.480" LastActivityDate="2017-02-26T09:22:09.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15315" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-27T00:56:24.990" Score="4" ViewCount="10284" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I bake brownies and cut them, it's always difficult to get the first brownie out of the pan without breaking it.  The subsequent brownies are easier to get out because of the open space created after the first one is removed; the spatula can fit in the space and get completely underneath the 2nd brownie without bending it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get the first brownie out of the pan without it bending / crumbling / breaking?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2020-04-20T07:40:28.783" Title="How can you get the first brownie out of the pan without destroying it?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15316" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15315" CreationDate="2017-02-27T01:02:19.830" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Start by placing a platter (or any flat object) on top of the whole pan of brownies.&#xA;Then, flip the whole thing.&#xA;Now, lift off the pan, and if the brownies were properly baked, it should come right off.&#xA;Now, you have the brownies on the platter (upside down of course).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2017-02-27T01:02:19.830" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15315" CreationDate="2017-02-27T02:05:45.730" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always bake brownies over a &quot;sling&quot; of parchment, which is a strip of oven-safe parchment paper that is draped across both sides of the pan so I can &lt;em&gt;lift&lt;/em&gt; the brownies out onto a platter or cutting board after it is done baking and has cooled a bit. It keeps the brownies from sticking to the bottom of the pan and allows you to place the entire slab of finished brownies onto a flat surface for cutting without having to &quot;scoop&quot; the brownies out of the pan to get out that first piece. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But let's say you either neglected to use parchment paper or don't care to use that technique. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason that second pieces comes out so cleanly is because you created a bit of room to lift out that second slice after you removed the first. So&amp;hellip; one way to get a better &quot;first slice&quot; is to actually &lt;strong&gt;cut &lt;em&gt;two&lt;/em&gt; slices&lt;/strong&gt; before you try to lift out that first piece. The extra cuts gives you just a bit more space to lift out that first slice cleanly. By cutting &lt;em&gt;two&lt;/em&gt; slices, you create a bit more room to lift out the first without having it crumble into pieces as you try to lift it out.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This also &lt;strong&gt;works well for pies.&lt;/strong&gt; Cut &lt;em&gt;two&lt;/em&gt; slices initially to create a bit of space between the slices so the first slice will lift out cleanly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try it. It works. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2017-02-27T02:05:45.730" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15319" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-02-27T12:26:50.293" Score="0" ViewCount="93" Body="&lt;p&gt;My question is like &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/14152/stuck-photos-while-inside-an-envolope&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;, but only more so.  My photos have been in the envelope for more than 30 years.  I tried water, then steam, then turpentine, none of which worked.&#xA;These are BW silver oxide photos on Kodak paper.  Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6517" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-02-27T15:33:47.073" Title="unstick stuck photos" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15319" CreationDate="2017-02-27T15:33:47.073" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A similar question has a full and detailed answer over on &lt;a href=&quot;https://photo.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Photo.SE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This &lt;a href=&quot;https://photo.stackexchange.com/q/50398/61147&quot;&gt;post&lt;/a&gt; states that you need to keep the pictures humid for an extended period.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience, soaking the photos in a bath or water for at least 12 hours will separate them.  The pictures can then be carefully dried after you have carefully peeled them apart. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:44:06.580" LastActivityDate="2017-02-27T15:33:47.073" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15322" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15298" CreationDate="2017-02-27T22:57:50.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The building doesn't seem to be that old, so its unlikely to be the construction or drafts from the window or door, unless the building shakes regularly because its near, say, a train line causing vibration. Otherwise, not much you can do - most of the dust comes off you I'm afraid, so unless you can get undressed in a different room, shower, then dressed again before entering your room, you can't reduce it much. Clothes themselves contribute dander and dust  to the air too, so the only way to create a relatively dust free environnment would be to remove all soft materials and fabrics, keep your clothes elsewhere and dress/undress elsewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're not keeping fabrics like clothing in closed cupboards or drawers, that will make the dust worse too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2017-02-27T22:57:50.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2017-03-01T12:22:40.967" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For Casio EZ-Labels at least, Casio advises bending the extreme tip of the label+backing at a sharp angle. I forget whether up or down, but I do this (up AND down a few times), and it works well. HTH&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19954" LastActivityDate="2017-03-01T12:22:40.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15325" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-01T15:54:18.820" Score="0" ViewCount="551" Body="&lt;p&gt;Disclaimer: I am not sure if this question needs to be here or not. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am having my mid-terms and stress is rolling in!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have business as subject and had to write literature review that means minimum of 10-15 pages in total. And usually my hands get sweaty and its hard to write.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any hacks that would be welcomed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19955" LastEditorUserId="19956" LastEditDate="2017-03-03T00:06:57.507" LastActivityDate="2017-03-03T14:04:33.053" Title="Sweaty Palms, when writing literature essay" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2017-03-03T15:54:46.337" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15326" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15325" CreationDate="2017-03-01T18:07:00.707" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A thin pair of gloves made of breathable fabric?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19956" LastActivityDate="2017-03-01T18:07:00.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15328" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15325" CreationDate="2017-03-02T01:39:13.200" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can bring along a hand towel and use it whenever you need, or use your handkerchief if you cannot bring a towel. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also recommend washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water and drying them before your review. It can delay the sweating (depending on the stress level)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, see my &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/15108/how-to-avoid-embarrassing-situations-when-i-have-sweaty-hands/15131#15131&quot;&gt;comment&lt;/a&gt; on this question for some helpful tips and insight on sweaty palms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12573" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:51:42.613" LastActivityDate="2017-03-02T22:55:55.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15329" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-02T05:01:34.780" Score="1" ViewCount="473" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have bought a pillow that dyes stuff around and it has dyed the white leather sofa.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/icei3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/icei3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there a hack to wash leather off without using a professional leather cleaner service?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19959" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:40:12.720" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:40:12.720" Title="Is there a hack to wash leather off without using a professional leather cleaner service?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3638" CreationDate="2017-03-02T17:52:06.863" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to work for a company that specialized in coating concrete surfaces, like parking garages, tennis courts, etc. Muriatic acid ( be very careful with it!) will etch the concrete so that paint will adhere, but the oil will actually keep the muriatic acid from reacting with the cement. You have to remove the oil first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19963" LastActivityDate="2017-03-02T17:52:06.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15331" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15306" CreationDate="2017-03-02T19:00:33.127" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sounds like you've tried everything and any further attempts will make it worse.   Any possibility of just taking a razor blade and carefully removing the page?   This is probably your best bet assuming that there is no vital text on the page.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-03-02T19:00:33.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15335" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-03T06:45:02.153" Score="2" ViewCount="235" Body="&lt;p&gt;My friend just moved to a new apartment and the storage spaces for his clothes (cabinets, etc.) seem small and can only fit small things. He wants to know if there is a way to store his shoes (a lot) in an organized manner. Should he just buy a shoe organizer, or is there an easier and &quot;expense-less&quot; solution?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19972" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:39:17.733" Title="How can I store shoes in small spaces?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15336" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-03T11:23:38.987" Score="5" ViewCount="43730" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pump which parts are made up of silicone rubber, one of its part has been torned a bit, and I want to seal that crack. None of the adhesive work on it, they don't stick at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can anyone help how can a stick or, seal silicone rubber?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19974" LastEditorUserId="19974" LastEditDate="2017-03-08T07:27:08.103" LastActivityDate="2019-10-12T23:05:13.943" Title="How to repair silicone rubber?" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15336" CreationDate="2017-03-03T11:57:36.323" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a rubber you can use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_cement&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;rubber cement.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your rubber made from silicone then you need surface activator, chemical to prepare the silicone to be bonded. like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Permabond Polyolefin&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Permabond 2050&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19759" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2017-03-03T12:27:42.627" LastActivityDate="2017-03-03T12:27:42.627" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15338" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15336" CreationDate="2017-03-03T12:45:05.440" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw in a YouTube video recently (from King of Random, he was making a mold of a roast chicken) that &lt;em&gt;casting&lt;/em&gt; silicone doesn't stick to anything &lt;em&gt;except silicone rubber&lt;/em&gt; (he discovered the exception at the loss of a silicone spatula).  That being the case, you may be able to get some silicone intended for making molds (for casting resin or low-melting metals) and use that to stick your torn silicone part together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the tear in isn't in an area that has to stretch in use, I'd suggest also adhering on a layer of nylon or fiberglass mesh as reinforcement, since the repair is likely to be weaker than the original part, which has already failed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-03-03T12:45:05.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15339" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15325" CreationDate="2017-03-03T14:04:33.053" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The biggest problem is sweat getting on the exam paper. To prevent that, I've used a (blank) piece of paper which I'd place underneath my writing hand. This would prevent the exam paper from getting dirty. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-03-03T14:04:33.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15340" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15335" CreationDate="2017-03-03T16:05:02.900" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of the most compact ways to store shoes (that I have found through packing suitcases) is to 'stack' the pairs so the soles of the shoes are both pointing outwards and the tongue and foot hole are inwards but at opposite ends - much like they come in a shoe box when you purchase them. See image below.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/esyhhm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/esyhhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This way you can lay them down if the height of cabinets is an issue, or slot them down narrow spaces. Keep them together with string / rubber bands or even with the shoe laces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2017-03-03T16:05:02.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15335" CreationDate="2017-03-03T23:09:08.817" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a closet rod hanging shoe organizer like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/63P5a.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/63P5am.png&quot; alt=&quot;Hanging Shoe Organizer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried a few approaches, including some elaborate shoe trees.  Hanging shoe organizers are inexpensive and the most compact and clutter-free solution I have found.  Easy to move around as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19980" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:39:17.733" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:39:17.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15343" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15345" CreationDate="2017-03-04T17:11:31.723" Score="1" ViewCount="5129" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today I washed my car. I used a towel to absorb the water I sprayed on the car, and in the process of doing so, had to wring a towel repeatedly after it gets saturated with water. The towel is not the best quality, it has kind of a rough finish (unlike silk / fine cloths).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After I was done the skin on my hands feels rough, some of the spots actually hurt, because I wrung the towel with force and the friction between the towel and my hand peeled off the outer layer of some of my skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it possible to wring a wet towel without hurting the soft skin on my hands?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4748" LastActivityDate="2019-07-28T21:13:27.647" Title="How to wring a towel dry without hurting my hands?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15345" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15343" CreationDate="2017-03-05T04:43:45.040" Score="5" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear gloves: skin tears more easily when wet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01FWVP4PM&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Get a mechanical cloth mangle (wringer).&lt;/a&gt; Obviously, this is only worthwhile if you use it &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; often, e.g. at a commercial car wash.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-03-05T04:43:45.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15346" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15329" CreationDate="2017-03-05T04:53:35.403" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;First, try &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00GT2SCU8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;saddle soap&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't work, use mild soaps, such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.murphyoilsoap.com/home&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;oil soap&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, at the risk of damaging the leather surface, you could use solvents &lt;strong&gt;outdoors, away from flames, warm car parts and other sources of ignition&lt;/strong&gt;, starting with ethanol, and then ethyl ether (in motor starting fluid), acetone and xylene. These may very well remove the white coloring of the leather, so you'll need to apply a white leather polish afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finish up with a bit of &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B003IJ0N7A&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;neatsfoot oil&lt;/a&gt; to restore leather suppleness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-03-05T04:53:35.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15336" CreationDate="2017-03-05T05:27:19.237" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try silicone caulking. A small tube of clear RTV silicone will stick pretty much anything together. Available at any hardware store. I have never tried it personally on anything silicon but I figure that silicon would bond to silicon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2017-03-05T05:27:19.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15348" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-05T18:57:22.457" Score="1" ViewCount="262" Body="&lt;p&gt;It may be aluminium, steel, or something else.  I don't feel its attraction to a magnet, but maybe it is because the keetle is too thin?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20005" LastActivityDate="2017-03-06T02:42:24.153" Title="How to determine what metal is the inside of my kettle?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15349" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5970" CreationDate="2017-03-05T19:22:35.447" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I´ll suggest you to not use WD-40 to clean whiteboard anymore, because markers will be damaged (this will short it time usage). Similar is with car wax - avoid to use it to clean board.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sure, isopropyl alcohol can do job but not effective like &lt;strong&gt;toothpaste&lt;/strong&gt;, which is cheaper than commericial cleaners. I´m pretty sure you can safely use it to clean whiteboard - squeeze toothpaste directly onto board and scrub it with sponge and clean using cloth. Maybe you should repeat it one more time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.couponsherpa.com/blog/35-uses-for-toothpaste-that-dont-involve-your-teeth/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;check&lt;/a&gt; where else you can use toothpaste to whitening and cleaning stuffs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15790" LastActivityDate="2017-03-05T19:22:35.447" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15329" CreationDate="2017-03-05T19:25:36.257" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, from my experience stuffs like soap, ethanol, acetone etc. wouldn´t help you too much. Actually, you can try but you should use too much pressure with your hands to get minimum results visible by eyes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To remove dyes (or i.e. safely remove coffee stains) from leather, I will suggest to you to use &lt;strong&gt;toothpaste&lt;/strong&gt;. It is cheap and effective, and you should´t be worry about any damage - your leather is white, so probably nothing will goes wrong, you can´t bleached white leather sofa. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rd.com/home/16-unexpected-ways-to-use-toothpaste&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; you can check toothpaste uses. Even &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.couponsherpa.com/blog/35-uses-for-toothpaste-that-dont-involve-your-teeth/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;they&lt;/a&gt; recommended to use those which is free of bleaching and whitening agents, from my experience is better toothpaste &lt;em&gt;which contains&lt;/em&gt; whitening effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15790" LastActivityDate="2017-03-05T19:25:36.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15351" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15305" CreationDate="2017-03-05T21:32:56.497" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a fan of fake wasp nest deterrents like this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qCUtum.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qCUtum.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wasps are territorial and avoid areas with an unfamiliar nest.  These deterrents seem to work well for wasps and yellow jackets and are even somewhat decorative.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19980" LastEditorUserId="19980" LastEditDate="2017-03-05T22:48:01.973" LastActivityDate="2017-03-05T22:48:01.973" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15352" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-05T23:51:39.000" Score="3" ViewCount="6131" Body="&lt;p&gt;What's the cheapest way to wash a car?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You'd think the car would wash by itself in the rain, but it always appears dirtier after it rains than just before the rain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;One may think that washing the car with the paper towel at a gas station is a possibility, but the raw amount of dirt always ensures that stains will remain everywhere (if you don't even ran out of paper towels long before any sign of finish).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10298" LastActivityDate="2017-08-09T16:08:01.383" Title="What's the cheapest way to wash a car in the rain?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15352" CreationDate="2017-03-05T23:51:39.000" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found that the best way to wash a car for nearly free nearly anywhere is the following set of steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wait until it starts raining and the car gets wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ensure it'll still be raining for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a moment when it's either not raining too much (just before another storm wave hits), or find a cover such as to allow yourself to be outside for a few minutes, but without getting too wet (e.g., a garage, either public or private, or a covered petrol station).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a paper towel, and gently break the film of dirt that forms a dirt barrier on the car, getting dirt all over the car; you'll see why we refer to it as film as you start doing it; don't worry about the excess dirt, as long as the dirt film gets broken for good, and the rain hasn't finished yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you go with the paper towel on the wet car, you'll notice how the film of dirt get broken up, forming individual spots of very dirty water droplets (which the rain will have no trouble dealing with, unlike the thick film of dirt); make sure to cover all of the car as such; changing paper towels, nor rinsing them, is not required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get the car back into the rain ASAP.  Ensure that after breaking the dirt film, the dirt never dries up, prior to being washed away by a decent rainfall (otherwise, the car will have lots of dirt stains).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've used the method multiple times, and, when used correctly (e.g., you ensure the rain will remain for the rinse), it has great results, and the car gets sparking clean; with no tools required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10298" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-03-05T23:51:39.000" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15354" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15348" CreationDate="2017-03-06T02:42:24.153" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's &lt;em&gt;stainless steel&lt;/em&gt;, it may not be very &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferromagnetism&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ferromagnetic&lt;/a&gt;. Try a &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; strong rare-earth magnet and test both the bottom and the sides, which may be made of different metals. If there is any attraction at all, the part is likely stainless steel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the kettle is quite light (not dense) and tapping the bottom or sides of the kettle makes a particularly dull sound, sort of a &quot;tink&quot;, it is likely aluminum (Al). You can confirm this by putting a bit of sodium carbonate (washing soda) or sodium hydroxide (drain cleaner, &lt;em&gt;caustic&lt;/em&gt;) solution in an inconspicuous place: if a gray discoloration develops, or bubbles come off, it's Al. &lt;strong&gt;N.B. This test will leave a permanent mark on aluminum, but so will washing with automatic dish-washing detergent, which is corrosive to Al.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Copper kettles have a reddish hue, and are more dense than Al.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-03-06T02:42:24.153" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15356" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15366" CreationDate="2017-03-06T08:46:24.593" Score="3" ViewCount="203" Body="&lt;p&gt;I own a smartwatch which, for some odd reason has the glass sticking up slightly over the bezel. I've cracked one, and somehow, after 3 months, I'm getting a replacement. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd like to prevent it from failing again. I'd love to post an image, but the manufacturer's been so nice, once I yelled at em proper-like so...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The last time the watch seemingly cracked from the edge, no drops, so I assume it was compression damage&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mfPpc.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mfPpc.png&quot; alt=&quot;Diagram of raised watch glass&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That edge is fragile. What would be my option for protecting it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4015" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T09:13:53.370" LastActivityDate="2018-01-25T10:49:55.807" Title="Protecting Protruding watch glass" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15357" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15298" CreationDate="2017-03-06T14:19:54.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in an old (100+ year-old) wooden New England house.  We've tightened it up over the years, but it still gets very dusty.  I have a dust and mold allergy and have experimented with a number of filters.  Any good HEPA filter will probably work, though these days I like the (very affordable) Holmes Desktop Air Purifier like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZyPitm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZyPitm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I let it run 24/7 and it does a pretty good job of keeping the dust down.  Note that it's on the quiet side, though certainly not whisper quiet; it will seem a bit loud at night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like the version with both the HEPA filter and optional ionizer.  The HEPA filter traps dust in a filter layer.  The ionizer charges dust particles so that they settle down to the floor where they can be vacuumed up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some concerns about the negative health effects of ionizing / ozone generation, so I only run the ionizer when I'm not in the room for a long period of time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19980" LastActivityDate="2017-03-06T14:19:54.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10755" CreationDate="2017-03-06T14:49:28.480" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, silver and other materials can be used.  &lt;a href=&quot;http://lakesidepottery.com/Pages/kintsugi-repairing-ceramic-with-gold-and-lacquer-better-than-new.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;enter link description here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LAx0a.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LAx0a.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20016" LastActivityDate="2017-03-06T14:49:28.480" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15359" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15352" CreationDate="2017-03-06T15:03:32.807" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once dirt has attached itself to the car's surfaces, rain often isn't enough to dislodge it. You need soap of some sort. This will attract the dirt particles and encapsulate them so you can rinse them off.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Among the larger dirt particles you can find e.g. sand and other abrasives. This makes it important not to smear the dirt around, because that way you'll scratch the paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rain isn't clean water. Raindrops form around small particles of dirt. In areas with a lot of air pollution, falling rain will pick up more dirt.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Rain that hits the pavement will spatter, transferring more dirt from the pavement to the car.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So rain is useful to get the car wet, but then it's time for a bucket of clean water and soap to get the dirt off. Use lots of water to rinse the car, getting the dirt off without having to touch it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cost of a sponge and some soap is very small (in the region of €5 gets you enough material for a year's worth of washing your car). If that's too expensive for you, not washing the car is better than using paper towels.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-03-06T15:03:32.807" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15360" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15343" CreationDate="2017-03-06T18:11:47.927" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could drive your car over it every few minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will also require you to put the wet towel in front of or behind your car tire, dry off your hands, get in you car, turn on the engine, drive 2 feet, turn the car off, get out, and pick up the towel. And to keep your towel clean and prevent it from scratching your car's paint, you'll need to be sure that the ground is clean and free from any gravel.  But it will squeeze the water out for sure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-03-06T18:11:47.927" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23" CreationDate="2017-03-07T04:22:00.577" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about using bottle caps to cover the ends of the fingers?&#xA;Or reverse the cap so it sinks into the potato (in my case) and use the protruding part as a handle?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20024" LastActivityDate="2017-03-07T04:22:00.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15274" CreationDate="2017-03-07T17:32:15.680" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Applying a small amount of nail polish to the threads should hold tightly and allow you to easily remove the fastener when necessary. You can clean off the nail polish with acetone (most nail polish remover).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to go old school, you can use a dab of linseed oil. I use it as a threadlocker for bicycle repair and it holds tightly but is also easy to loosen when needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20028" LastActivityDate="2017-03-07T17:32:15.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23" CreationDate="2017-03-07T19:50:31.580" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try cut resistant gloves like those from NoCry.  Inexpensive and durable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1pOWmm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1pOWmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19980" LastActivityDate="2017-03-07T19:50:31.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15356" CreationDate="2017-03-07T21:17:25.090" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A small bead of clear &lt;a href=&quot;https://accessories.lazydays.com/silicone-rubber-clear-2-8-69-39-684-69-39?cid=52-0013-05&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKEAiA0fnFBRC6g8rgmICvrw0SJADx1_zAeNYt8TFRgtxuoCe7qo7VV-Yb_buZqnJ_FgNPsFFIoxoCz8Dw_wcB&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;silicone rubber sealant&lt;/a&gt; around the edge might do the trick and still look nice. Just use a razor to remove it or clean up the edges after you apply it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20028" LastActivityDate="2017-03-07T21:17:25.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15356" CreationDate="2017-03-08T04:39:12.650" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some manufacturers make protectors  for their watches. There are also some after-market protectors as well. Do internet research, after contacting the manufacturer of your watch to inquire if they make one or can recommend someone that does, and see what's available. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z7cSb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z7cSbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Clear watch protector&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, this will not fit your square watch, but you may be able to find one that does.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If unable at find a square, pre-made protector, you could use a clear o-ring around the edge and affix it with clear silicone. A slim bead on the underside should do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PfHIk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PfHIk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;clear o-rings&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-01-25T10:49:55.807" LastActivityDate="2018-01-25T10:49:55.807" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15368" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1649" CreationDate="2017-03-08T13:52:50.680" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubbing hands on stainless steel is claimed to work, but actual proof is thin on the ground. I suspect you need something mildly alkaline to react with allicin and its breakdown compounds. Something slightly and gently abrasive might be useful too, to remove dead skin cells to which the compounds have bonded.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may sound a bit wacky, but I'd suggest rubbing toothpaste into the affected parts of the hands, then rinsing well. It meets both of those requirements, and if all else fails at least the minty freshness will mask the lingering garlic odour!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20041" LastActivityDate="2017-03-08T13:52:50.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15369" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9304" CreationDate="2017-03-08T16:05:42.877" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use about 6-8 Business Cards -- right size and shoes slide on.  Generally have that many in my wallet...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20043" LastActivityDate="2017-03-08T16:05:42.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15370" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3800" CreationDate="2017-03-08T16:31:00.110" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used acetone and it works very well. If one of the other methods works better for you, acetone will do a great job removing any leftover residue. It is a polar organic solvent so it should dissolve just about any adhesive used for labels so you will come away with a super clean bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20028" LastActivityDate="2017-03-08T16:31:00.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15371" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3800" CreationDate="2017-03-08T17:38:27.243" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently 'de-labeled' some bottles and the trick that worked on some was to fill the bottle with warm water, so the glue became warm but the paper of the label did not tear.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This will not work on all labels, but it did on the bottles I tried.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-03-08T17:38:27.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15336" CreationDate="2017-03-09T03:05:33.910" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I once repaired a broken silicone seal on a water bottle by pulling the ends together with a thin needle and strong thread (which would remain attached). Kept it plenty secure while using and washing the bottle; didn't have any leakage. Perhaps you can use the same method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19499" LastActivityDate="2017-03-09T03:05:33.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15352" CreationDate="2017-03-09T19:04:22.633" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I will always suggest to keep thin cloth/fabric made from cotton or wool in car.While your car is still wet just put on the cloth totaly flat and pull over it slowly by your side. Water drops will be absorbed by fabric and pulling it slowly over your car will clean the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastActivityDate="2017-03-09T19:04:22.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15377" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15388" CreationDate="2017-03-10T16:34:40.507" Score="6" ViewCount="1620" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a room where there is a transparent glass covered slot above the door.  I want to cover it up but I don't want to make it completely opaque as it is the only way it wakes me up in the morning as sunlight enters through it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I am looking for an idea like spraying water or moisturize the glass so that outsiders cannot see me but sunlight can enter.  Any help is great!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19814" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-18T17:43:53.890" LastActivityDate="2019-12-18T17:43:53.890" Title="Efficient cheap way to make a door top which is glass material blurr for outsiders which prevents peeping" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15377" CreationDate="2017-03-10T16:49:17.700" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Craft stores, when I was a kid, carried a paint-on glass coating that dried to a crystalline appearance.  The colorless variety blocked very little light, but it scattered very effectively -- meaning nothing behind the painted pane was visible as anything more than a blurred blob.  I don't know if this stuff is still sold, but I don't know any reason it wouldn't be, unless it was found to be carcinogenic in the past fifty years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-03-10T16:49:17.700" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15377" CreationDate="2017-03-10T17:04:46.170" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is very usefull (and cheap btw) where nothing can be see through it by eyes, but sun (or light from another room) can pass it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So we talking about &lt;em&gt;privacy window films&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n18Py.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n18Pym.png&quot; alt=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RHmsM.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RHmsMm.png&quot; alt=&quot;iamge1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find it (in my country) almost on any bookstore. It so easy to set it up, or to remove when you don´t need it anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15790" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:38:04.263" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:38:04.263" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15380" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-10T18:46:16.330" Score="1" ViewCount="23801" Body="&lt;p&gt;At work I have a small spiral bound notebook that I take to meetings for notes and phone numbers and such.  The notebook has lots of blank pages left in it so I don't want to get a new one, but with all the carrying around the top cover has torn off of the front, leaving nothing to protect the contents.  I have the old cover but all its perforations along the top are torn through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to reattach the cardboard cover to the notebook or else a way to attach a new cover so I can continue to use this notebook?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastActivityDate="2020-08-23T21:08:15.147" Title="How to repair or replace the cover to a spiral bound notebook?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15352" CreationDate="2017-03-10T22:56:25.390" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't do anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rain isn't clean. It has dissolved dust inside each drop. When the rain dries, that dust will be left on the car, in the form of water spots. You can scrub your car all you want, but there will still be water spots if it continues to rain. Unless there is dirt caked on your car, a soapy rag is what actually cleans the car. Water running over the surface of your car will not clean the car. Your best bet is to wait until the rain stops, and wash it with a microfiber rag (a couple dollars at most) and some dish soap. Hose it off, and dry it with a clean microfiber rag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you insist on washing your car in the rain, you'll need a soap to attract the dirt. Otherwise, the dirt will remain stuck to the surface of the paint (and will remain in the microscopic scratches in the paint). Get a clean microfiber rag, and put a little soap on it. Wash the car with the rag, and then hose it off (rain doesn't provide enough volume of water to rinse the soap off). Dry it off once the rain stops, before the car has enough time to air dry. If you let the car air dry, there WILL be water spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are washing your car in the rain because you don't have access to a hose, try some waterless soaps made specifically for washing vehicles. They aren't very expensive, and they will certainly do better than trying to wash your car in the rain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20075" LastEditorUserId="20075" LastEditDate="2017-03-11T17:13:39.637" LastActivityDate="2017-03-11T17:13:39.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15377" CreationDate="2017-03-10T23:48:59.267" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about one-way mirror film?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can apply that to your existing windows. With your home inside generally being darker than the outside, it would let a good amount of light in while looking like a mirror to outsiders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The downside is when the inside of your home is much more brightly lit, the one way then becomes transparent. But you can fix that by reversing behavior with a window shade - open the shade when you turn out the lights to go to sleep. Close the shade in the evening when you need privacy and it's dark outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20076" LastActivityDate="2017-03-10T23:48:59.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15384" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15380" CreationDate="2017-03-11T07:25:51.457" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could cut out a new cover with scissors or a paper cutter (use something sturdy- plastic covers work much better than cardboard). Some binders have suitable plastic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use double-sided tape to stick two strips of masonite to the edge of the cover. Measure out carefully where the holes should be (a notebook I have to hand has 39 of them). You could use the good cover as a bit of template or to check your measurements once you free it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use an electric drill (or drill press if you have one) to drill through each hole location (in the one I have the holes would be about 3/16&quot; in diameter. You'll need something like a 2x4 under the bottom to keep from drilling into the table.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Peel off the masonite, clean off any adhesive residue and you should have a new cover with a neat row of holes that match the original holes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a pair of pliers to bend the dog leg at the end of the spiral and unscrew the spiral spring. Reassemble with the new cover and bend the spiral back to lock it in. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastActivityDate="2017-03-11T07:25:51.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15385" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15377" CreationDate="2017-03-11T07:45:21.733" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could experiment with &lt;a href=&quot;http://meaningfulmama.com/day-203-elmers-glue-diy-sea-glass.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;white glue&lt;/a&gt; (eg. Elmers school glue) diluted 2:1 or 3:1 and a bit of dishwashing soap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may not last all that well if your windows get condensation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also try &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/What-you-will-need/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;aerosol hair spray&lt;/a&gt;- maybe you have some around. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastActivityDate="2017-03-11T07:45:21.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15386" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-11T08:10:15.790" Score="0" ViewCount="3733" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.umbrellaworld.co.uk/doppler-magic-xm-oversize-auto-folding-umbrella-black.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;doppler foldable umbrella&lt;/a&gt; but it broke after few years of good service. Each of its &quot;arms&quot;(is this the right term in English?) has three foldable parts and the thing that broke is the third part of one of them. It seems it the metal got rusty and with time it broke. This is my best effort of a picture where it broke &#xA;&lt;br&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GzAF6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GzAF6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;broken part&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;&#xA;I have a second older umbrella that is the same so I thought I could take this part from it. However I am having trouble dismantling the junction(don't know the right name in English). Here are two photos from both sides of it &#xA;&lt;br&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Tllbp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Tllbpm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;side a&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sguSQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sguSQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;side b&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;br&gt;&#xA;I need to remove the small metallic bit holding the two black parts. These pictures also show a different angle of where the umbrella broke. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My idea is to take apart this bit on both umbrellas and carefully cut the threads holding the fabric on both umbrellas. Then I will replace the broken part with a good one from the other umbrella and I sew the fabric back. I think I will need to use wire or something similar to fix the joint. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have an advice on how to dismantle such junction? Do you have any other idea of how to repair my broken umbrella? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2337" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:36:05.317" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:36:05.317" Title="How to dismantle/repair a broken umbrella" Tags="&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15387" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15377" CreationDate="2017-03-11T11:06:39.567" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't need it to be reversible, you can make a glue chipped glass. It is traditional, so don't know if it even counts as hack, but is fast, simple and cheap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy animal glue. Bone glue, fish glue, the kind that needs to be applied hot. It's cheap (may vary from area to area) and can be found in art stores, woodworking supply stores etc. It is also needed in musical instruments repair. There is a chance you or your friend already have it, if you like to tinker with wood. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prepare it as described on the package. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wearing safety goggles and gloves, paint your glass. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Go get a cup of coffee when glue cools down and hardens. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove glue. Again, wear goggles and gloves. With glue, your will also remove very thin chips of glass. Random patterns may look like ice, floral patterns etc, or like nothing particular, but no one will be able to see thorough. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method is traditional, and glass will look good for decades if not centuries. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can even add some patterns yourself - if you put leafs on the hot glue, and press them firmly, they will &quot;guide&quot; how glass chips. Results are not exactly predictable, but that's the beauty of it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20081" LastActivityDate="2017-03-11T11:06:39.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15388" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15377" CreationDate="2017-03-11T11:35:15.453" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you need this to be easily removable I suggest you make up a saturated solution of salt and water (keep adding salt until the salt won't dissolve any more) then spray it on the window. When it dries it will do a dandy job of scattering light. Removing it is a simple matter of wiping with a wet paper towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1773" LastEditorUserId="1773" LastEditDate="2017-04-17T15:47:52.973" LastActivityDate="2017-04-17T15:47:52.973" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13631" CreationDate="2017-03-11T18:21:39.027" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;After removing the layer of the duck tape by heating it with something like a hair drier, use dish washing sponge and warm water and baking powder to remove the adhesive residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10609" LastActivityDate="2017-03-11T18:21:39.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15390" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15343" CreationDate="2017-03-11T22:54:45.603" Score="3" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't wring them dry. You don't need to get them totally dry in order to absorb water, little damp will be good enough. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a mop bucket with dryer. You can put towel in dryer basket and push it, with your hand or something else. It's both faster and easier than wringing them, in my experience. Will leave towel bit damper than wringing it, but water will flow away from your hands, not over them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20081" LastActivityDate="2017-03-11T22:54:45.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15386" CreationDate="2017-03-12T02:19:49.330" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In English, the 'arms' of your umbrella are called &quot;spokes.&quot; I found this at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Dont-chuck-that-broken-umbrella/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;instructables&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JrCzs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JrCzsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;repair umbrella spoke&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To remove the fastener on the spoke, there are a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Rivets&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;number of methods&lt;/a&gt;. Because these fasteners are small, traditional rivet removal techniques may be &quot;overkill&quot; and you could break the spoke, the connector or injure yourself from slippage. See if you are able to use a small sharp chisel and small tack hammer to loosen the tabs. If so, continue in this fashion. If the parts are too small to do this effectively, move on to finer tools. Best bet I think, would be prying up each tab where it attaches at the connector and then using a small pair of needlenose pliers to grab and wiggle out the fastener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried to repair an umbrella in this condition; just bought a new one. I think it's possible, just time consuming and the possibility of high frustration factor based on the small, cheap fastener. Good luck and please let us know how it went. (Predicting new umbrella purchase)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:33:51.287" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:33:51.287" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15393" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2017-03-12T04:30:14.387" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have &lt;strong&gt;THE&lt;/strong&gt; answer. For many years, I had a business restoring and renovating bathrooms. In my trade, I used a number of professional products yet NONE have compared to &lt;a href=&quot;https://hw.menardc.com/main/items/media/UNITE010/ProductLarge/products_scouring-stick.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this product&lt;/a&gt; for removing lime, rust, and other deposits that don't respond to the usual commercial or home remedies. Its only caveat is the surface must be &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dictionary.com/browse/semi-vitreous&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;semivitreous&lt;/a&gt; and it does work on glass. Best part: super cheap!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Easy to use, very little time or elbow grease involved. Wet the 'stick' and rub on stain vigorously. Rinse with clear water. Repeat if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used this product on myriad surfaces; stone, tile, grout, glass, ceramic sinks, tubs and toilets, chrome fixtures, faucetry, and all with a great result and little effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, once you've removed the stains, clean thoroughly and apply &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hydroshield.com/hydroshield-for-glass&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this treatment&lt;/a&gt;. It allows water to bead and surfaces to stay relatively stain free. After restoration, keep and use a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.qwerkity.com/images/products/large/13023.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;squeegee&lt;/a&gt; in the shower to eliminate future staining. It literally takes about 10 seconds. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I do not work for any of the companies who's products I recommend.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2017-03-12T04:30:14.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15394" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-12T17:55:44.127" Score="3" ViewCount="151" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the problem of frost protecting our berry crop with irrigation sprinklers and the process works well if I could only figure out a way to keep the sprinklers from icing up while they are working.Ice accumulates on the flipper arm and the sprinkler stops turning.Also, ice accumulates on the spring that works the flipper. The spring is metal and the body of the sprinkler is plastic. I've tried spraying the sprinklers with white lithium grease and that didn't work.Also WD 40 failed. Any suggestions PLEASE!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20096" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T20:27:18.100" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T20:27:18.100" Title="Preventing ice build up" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15395" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4032" CreationDate="2017-03-13T01:38:59.467" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a RESET button you can configure the POWER button to &quot;Do Nothing&quot; within Windows.  It is under the &quot;Power Options&quot; in the &quot;Control Panel&quot; area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20101" LastActivityDate="2017-03-13T01:38:59.467" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15396" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4032" CreationDate="2017-03-13T07:29:05.773" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have seen many answers above; some of them really interesting but seems expensive for being a hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will recommend you 3 solutions and I hope it will help you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1- Buy a &lt;a href=&quot;http://p.globalsources.com/IMAGES/PDT/BIG/686/B1046871686.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;power switch lock&lt;/a&gt; which will avoid any unwanted guests to switch on your computer without the key.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mZ7OO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mZ7OO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Switch Locker&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2- If your BIOS supports there should be &lt;strong&gt;Switch on Password&lt;/strong&gt; which will help you to power on your computer via keyboard by pressing correct combination of keys and disable power button by removing cable from mainboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3- Did you ever think of buying any &lt;a href=&quot;http://wwwi.globalpiyasa.com/lib/Urun/670/92fb801c3a373907984f0f4f0d2be2e8_1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Group Socket with Switch&lt;/a&gt; which will help you to cut electric from where it comes :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jm08c.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jm08c.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Group Socket with Switch&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be well!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastEditorUserId="19012" LastEditDate="2017-03-13T07:34:17.900" LastActivityDate="2017-03-13T07:34:17.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15397" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15377" CreationDate="2017-03-13T09:18:29.693" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A really cheap answer would be to cover the glass with thin white paper (tissue paper) or cloth (thin scarf, handkerchief, j-cloth) or plastic (a supermarket bag). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use pins or thumbtacks or use a water-soluble glue so you can get it off again someday.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It doesn't have to be white. Try using different colours. You can combine your material in a mosaic to make a stained-glass effect, which would be cool when the sun shines through it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastEditorUserId="2569" LastEditDate="2017-03-13T11:12:30.753" LastActivityDate="2017-03-13T11:12:30.753" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15336" CreationDate="2017-03-13T09:28:07.433" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Without a picture or diagram I can't see if this is an essential hard-working part of your pump. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check out the stuff called Sugru (or similar products), It's self-hardening rubber you can use to mend just about anything. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use it to mend all kinds of items and haven't been disappointed yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2017-03-13T09:28:07.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15399" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14359" CreationDate="2017-03-13T09:50:14.053" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Check out the shoes other people are wearing in the same situation. Go for thick-soled, flat shoes. Running shoes may be the answer. If you have a strict dress code, get black ones, or use shoe paint to get them black. Wear thick sport socks, they do short ones. If it's hot they need to be ventilated. If it's very hot try Birkenstocks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most importantly your shoes have to fit properly, so they are comfortable all day. It's worth spending a bit more for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are standing rather than walking make the laces a bit looser. You can pull them tighter again to go home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2017-03-13T09:50:14.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15400" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-13T12:07:58.240" Score="5" ViewCount="11986" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have ordered a new fridge and it came packed in styrofoam protection, including on the bottom. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xpabd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xpabdm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I need to remove that but I don't know how. The fridge is to heavy to lift by myself. Even if a friend helps me I'm not sure how to remove it without risking to damage the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So how can I safely remove it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20104" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:33:14.300" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:33:14.300" Title="Remove styrofoam protection from under the fridge by myself" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15402" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15400" CreationDate="2017-03-13T14:27:47.323" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way I do it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tilt fridge &lt;strong&gt;a bit&lt;/strong&gt;, so it will stand only on one side of styrofoam.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kick &quot;free&quot; side of styrofoam, to break it out and kick out from under the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tilt the fridge to the other side.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kick second half of styrofoam.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WARNING&lt;/strong&gt; You need to be big and strong enough to be sure you can actually hold it when you kick your styrofoam. Tilting too much, kicking too strong or holding too weakly may lead to damaged equipment and to injury.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This is just obligatory warning, the fact I had no problems in the past does not mean it is safe for all. I'm tall and heavy. But it worked for me like a charm.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a friend to help you, one of you should tilt the fridge, and other should break and pull away styrofoam. Much safer that way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20081" LastActivityDate="2017-03-13T14:27:47.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15403" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15400" CreationDate="2017-03-13T18:07:04.297" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm with Molot in as much as you need to tilt it, kick/pull/break half out, then tilt it the other way to remove the other half.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, on the details I feel you need more...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Looking at your flooring &amp;amp; knowing what the feet on that kind of appliance can be like, I wouldn't even start this task until you get some glider feet to go underneath.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Google &quot;appliance feet gliders&quot; for the self-adhesive teflon type [cheap &amp;amp; really quite good] or  &quot;appliance gliders&quot; which will include 'trucks' you can roll the appliance on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Slide the whole thing, styrofoam &amp;amp; all, towards a wall, maybe 9&quot; to 1' away. Tilt it towards the wall. That way you can't push it right over &amp;amp; it will remain relatively stable whilst it's there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once you've removed the first half of the styrofoam, you put the gliders on the first pair of feet that unveils, allowing you to spin it round to do the second side [again leaning it on the wall, but be careful, it will be more slippery this time], add the second gliders &amp;amp; then you can manoeuvre the fridge into place without wrecking the floor, &amp;amp; also with about ¼ as much physical effort.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd still get a friend to help, even doing it this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-03-13T18:07:04.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15404" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15394" CreationDate="2017-03-14T01:53:11.797" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I will try to give a direction since I do not know the exact details (exact construction of the sprinkles, temperature ranges and availability of power)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, try heating up the parts of the sprinkles the freeze. &#xA;Try putting a thermal lining thing (that e.g. a cooling bag is made of) around them to form a bag/box around the parts you want to protect but so that it can still operate/rotate and condensate flow out of it. Now depending on temperatures you need a source of heat. I found that an old good 15W light bulb was enough in a similar application (a thermo box to store vegetables outside during winter). You may be lucky to be able to power it off a solar panel if it produces enough energy to keep it independent of main power.&#xA;One may be able to generate some power off flowing water under pressure but it will likely be not be enough.&#xA;Otherwise running low voltage wires along with the pipes may be an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15930" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T01:53:11.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15405" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2017-03-14T07:39:36.963" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The ultimate solution for this is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://simpletoilet.com/best-bidet-toilet-seat/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;electric bidet toilet seat&lt;/a&gt;. It is more hygienic and after you wash your anus you can warm your back just pressing a button!! It's awesome and reduce the using of toilet tissue paper as well as your cost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20110" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2020-06-29T10:55:10.337" LastActivityDate="2020-06-29T10:55:10.337" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15394" CreationDate="2017-03-14T10:27:39.860" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ordinarily I'd suggest using resistance heating wire. That would work for the spring, but IIRC the flipper is a moving part that hits the water stream, so it'd be difficult to wire that up. Maybe you can heat up the stationary part that the flipper sits on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try wrapping a thin plastic sheet around the spring. Tape the plastic to both ends of the spring so the plastic will move around as the spring contracts and expands. The plastic prevents water from getting in between the spring windings at least, and perhaps the plastic will move around enough for accumulated ice to break off before it can clog up the spring. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T10:27:39.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15407" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-14T13:51:05.087" Score="4" ViewCount="2088" Body="&lt;p&gt;My shower curtain does not stay where it belongs. When I start showering I wet it and then press it to the wall, but when I put the shower head up on the shower head holder, the curtain starts flying inwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I figured that the hot water heats the air which then drifts outwards through the only possible way - which is near the roof of the bathroom, creating a zone with less air pressure and pulling the curtain inwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is not only annoying, it also allows the splashing water to spill itself onto the floor as the curtain is moving and therefore not in the way of the water, where it should be. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions? Has anyone solved this problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20114" LastActivityDate="2017-06-29T21:21:08.747" Title="How to effectively prevent the shower curtain from snuggling?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15408" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15407" CreationDate="2017-03-14T14:29:33.933" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're correct on the cause -- air circulation in a shower is complex enough that it once rated an &lt;em&gt;Amateur Scientist&lt;/em&gt; article in Scientific American, but generally there's a strong &quot;in and up&quot; trend.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many commercial products for capturing the edges (even the bottom) of a shower curtain, and of course if you have sliding or hinged doors this isn't evenan issue, but as a hack, I've found that wetting along the vertical edges as well as the bottom does a better job of holding the curtain.  Sadly, this works best if the shower isn't perfectly clean; the &quot;slime&quot; that forms on the surfaces from prolonged dampness increases the adhesion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A hacky way to do this without having to let your shower get slimy is to buy craft magnets at the local dollar store (should get a dozen or so for a dollar) and attach them to the bottom of the curtain with RTV silicone adhesive.  This will obviously only work against a steel or iron (under the porcelain) tub; if you have a fiberglass tub or shower enclosure, substitute small suction cups.  They don't hold as well as magnets on a steel tub, but they work on tile, fiberglass, and plastics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T14:29:33.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15407" CreationDate="2017-03-14T14:37:32.393" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Magnetic shower curtains were invented to solve this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/#q=magnetic+shower+curtain&amp;amp;tbm=shop&amp;amp;*&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Magnetic Shower Curtain&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uCUO3.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Small magnets embedded along the bottom edge of the shower curtain affix it to the metal tub when the curtain is closed. They also make magnetic shower curtain &lt;em&gt;&quot;clips&quot;&lt;/em&gt; which can be fastened to the bottom of &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; shower curtain you already own. And if your tub is not metal, these also come as dead &lt;em&gt;weights&lt;/em&gt; which have much the same effect. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T14:37:32.393" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15411" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14359" CreationDate="2017-03-14T18:39:10.260" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to work as a valet. Wear shoes that support your feet. Flat soles are terrible for comfort. You can put an insert into almost any shoe to make it relatively comfortable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, lean against a wall or desk if possible. When standing up straight, the muscles in your feet and legs are constantly making tiny corrections to keep you upright. If you have something to lean on, most of those tiny corrections don't need to be done. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following link also gives the suggestion of switching shoes in the middle of the day, so that the pressure gets shifted to different regions of your feet. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://deskhacks.com/best-shoes-for-standing-all-day/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://deskhacks.com/best-shoes-for-standing-all-day/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20075" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T18:39:10.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2017-03-14T18:49:19.083" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This comes too late to help you, but hopefully this can help some other people. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the glass is truly glass (and not acrylic), you can use steel wool to clean off the deposits. Steel wool does not scratch glass, and does a wonderful job at removing any type of deposits. There is also a product called FLITZ that is a paste that helps dissolve deposits. It's a bit easier to use on vertical surfaces than liquid cleaners like CLR, because it's stays put until you wipe it off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20075" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T18:49:19.083" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15413" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15225" CreationDate="2017-03-14T18:59:40.837" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been in similar situation and i will tell you what me and my roommates did.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each of us downloaded this app &quot;splitwise&quot; and created our accounts and group for the house.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;All the amenities like wifi, water, electricity rent was added to this group and it would automatically split it.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Common groceries were added in the group too, like kitchen soap,tissue papers etc  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Anything which was personal stuff was bought by the individual and was not put in the shared list.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All the money spent on common stuff was equally distributed. No person ever created a fuss about it. The app also boasts the ability to do money transfer using paypal.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;So its worth a try. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20118" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-03-16T15:12:15.447" LastActivityDate="2017-03-16T15:12:15.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15343" CreationDate="2017-03-14T19:56:37.077" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Gently wring the cloth out once, then fold it in half. Wring it out again, and continue to fold in half and wring out until it can't be easily folded. You never have to twist very hard, because you aren't trying to completely dry it out on any particular &quot;wring.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cloth won't be bone dry when you're done, but that doesn't matter. I detail cars, and I know from experience that getting the cloth mostly dry and wringing it out a tiny bit more frequently is more efficient and easier than getting it completely dry every time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, a less lifehacky solution is to get a chamois cloth. They are extremely easy to wring out, and absorb water very well. The only catch is that they &quot;stick&quot; to the paint if the paint is already nearly dry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20075" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T19:56:37.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15329" CreationDate="2017-03-14T20:00:22.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy some cheap degreaser (Simplegreen, LA's Totally Awesome, ZEP, etc), and gently scrub with a damp rag. Then use some cheap leather conditioner (&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20075" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T20:00:22.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15416" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15270" CreationDate="2017-03-14T20:08:16.970" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drawing from some of the other answers: Spray some isopropyl alcohol on the surface, and wipe it off so that your are starting with a clean surface. Then spray some more isopropyl alcohol on the surface. It doesn't conduct electricity, so it doesn't matter if it gets into the device (you can actually soak a phone in isopropyl alcohol to dry it out, as a more thorough alternative to rice). I know Walgreens sells it in a very convenient spray bottle. Then place the screen protector on the surface, and use a rubber squeegee (or a credit card, or your fingers) to push the air bubbles and alcohol out. Start in the center, and work your way to the sides. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20075" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T20:08:16.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15417" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14919" CreationDate="2017-03-14T20:26:28.813" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For tears where all the material is still intact, you can use a stapler to quickly &quot;stitch&quot; the material in place. You'll need a piece of metal (or a second stapler) to bend the staples shut. Just put the stapler on one side of the mesh, and the metal piece on the other. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For sections where the material is missing, you can use drywall tape mesh. It has similar sized holes as most screen doors, and comes in white. You'll almost definitely need to staple this in place, using the same method as for tears. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20075" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T20:26:28.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15418" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14910" CreationDate="2017-03-14T20:29:33.580" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you aren't looking for perfectly clean shoes, just walk through a shallow puddle (or embrace your inner child, and splash around). The water very quickly rinses off the mud, and you can do it in shallow water that won't leave your shoes soaking wet. This is most easily done when the mud is still wet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20075" LastActivityDate="2017-03-14T20:29:33.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15420" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15421" CreationDate="2017-03-15T05:38:35.970" Score="3" ViewCount="1915" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is fluoride in the water that I use on the daily basis, and my teeth are having yellow shade. Is there any way to clean them? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19960" LastActivityDate="2018-10-01T09:44:15.683" Title="How to clean yellow teeth" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15421" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15420" CreationDate="2017-03-15T12:28:08.690" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same issue and searched some videos from youtube telling me to use baking soda with lemon juice for a week(BUT NOT MORE!!). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However all suggestions are not healthy, so be carefull and if possible speak to your dentist. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know having white teeths is good and look nice but having a yellowish color does not mean that your teeths are not healthy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a reference from colgate which will also telling the same risk I am meaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Baking soda is a common household product that has many uses around&#xA;  the home, from eliminating smells to cleaning carpets. Now, baking&#xA;  soda can be found in many toothpastes and teeth-whitening products.&#xA;  Using it to remove stains from teeth is common practice.  It does an&#xA;  excellent job at removing surface stains, but you should proceed with&#xA;  caution to prevent damage to your enamel.&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.colgate.com/en/us/oc/oral-health/cosmetic-dentistry/teeth-whitening/article/does-baking-soda-whiten-teeth-0113&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Read more by Colgate.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastActivityDate="2017-03-15T12:28:08.690" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15422" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2017-03-15T12:42:32.743" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your solution is HNO3 (Nitric acid) + water.You may search markets for selling a solution with HNO3.It helped me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may find details about by the link below :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitric_acid&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;HNO3-Nitric Acid&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastActivityDate="2017-03-15T12:42:32.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15407" CreationDate="2017-03-15T17:31:10.223" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The suggestions herein are probably the best, but for the sake of completeness, I suggest something that might help the other answers work a little better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you leave the curtain open a little on one side furthest from the water (to minimize spray out of the shower area), it will allow for cool air to come in from the room &lt;em&gt;around&lt;/em&gt; the curtain, balancing out the pressure leaving the curtain less disturbed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There may still be some water that escapes, which could be mitigated by an extra towel or bathmat, but I find that at least some water winds up on the floor after a shower no matter what I do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2275" LastActivityDate="2017-03-15T17:31:10.223" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15424" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-15T17:33:54.843" Score="-2" ViewCount="182" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;em&gt;This is my first question here; I logged in just a few seconds ago. My question is not exactly on-topic, but I don't know any other SE site appropriate for this. This site is the closest to my nature of problem. Before you go on to downvote this, stop and think. Do you happen to know just the right SE site for this question? If so, feel free to delete this note and migrate it to that site. If not, close it or find an alternate solution.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I live in Bangladesh. A nation-wide programming contest is going to be held on 24th March. The contest is vitally important for me, and I must participate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, my grandparents have their flight on the very same day. Me and my family have to leave them off at the airport and bid them farewell. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't really prioritise this over the contest, but I'm more or less forced to. I'm only 13 and can't stay at my house alone, while the rest of my family will be gone outside for hours. Also, I need an adult to take me to the contest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Again, I really want to see my grandparents before they fly off to the US. And it'll be quite some time before they come back to Bangladesh. Even though the contest will be on next year, participating this year is very important for me for reasons not worth explaining right now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Is there any way I can avoid going to the airport and attend the&#xA;  contest instead?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20126" LastEditorUserId="20126" LastEditDate="2017-03-18T17:28:36.850" LastActivityDate="2017-03-18T17:28:36.850" Title="How can I attend a contest and go to the airport on the same day?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2017-03-17T21:02:26.260" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15425" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15424" CreationDate="2017-03-15T18:56:44.297" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm going to put this in the answer space even though a) it's not the answer you want &amp;amp; b) the question is off-topic, but also because there is no SE site that will fix this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You're 13; at 13 life sucks because you want to do one thing but you have to do another. You're not in charge &amp;amp; you won't be for many years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your programming contest will be on again next year. If it isn't, it wasn't that good a contest. You'll be better next year anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your grandparents won't be around forever. You'll miss them when they aren't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the meantime, you have to go to the airport; you have no choice.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You have to wave goodbye to your grandparents. They'll remember that even if you forget.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whilst you're doing this - all of it, not just the last 2 minutes - you leave your phone in your pocket &amp;amp; your laptop at home. They will never know what you think you sacrificed to see them off, but they will remember the happy child that waved to them as they left.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They would also remember the sullen teen who didn't want to be there, wouldn't say a word &amp;amp; couldn't get their phone away from their face for long enough to even say, &quot;Bye.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which one of those images to you want to be? Forever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-03-15T18:56:44.297" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15426" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15273" CreationDate="2017-03-15T19:42:18.690" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, to restore color of leather (in your case leather boots) I´ll try with leather cleaner which can be make easily at home (homemade cleaner is much more affordable than commercial leather cleaning products); but an advice - &lt;em&gt;test before using&lt;/em&gt;: first you should test this on small portion of leather.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clean it (again) with water and soap, to remove macadamia oil and wax.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use white vinegar - mix lukewarm water and white vinegar (1:1), apply it on boots and leave it a couple of minutes before clean it with rag.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Alternatively&lt;/em&gt;: use toothpaste - use small amount of whitening toothpaste; rub it on leather using a soft cloth and wipe off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you restore color, use neutral (or light brown) wax to care it. And avoid to use any oil to protect leather.&#xA;If you interesting about cleaning other leather cloth you can find it &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housecleaningcentral.com/en/cleaning-tips/clothing/leather-cleaning.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15790" LastActivityDate="2017-03-15T19:42:18.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15427" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-15T21:25:48.333" Score="3" ViewCount="8061" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I'm in the Navy and have to wear combat boots almost 24/7 which is great and all, except I now have permanent reddish marks about halfway up my calves. They don't hurt or anything but it is rather unsightly whenever I wear shorts or a skirt so I'm just wondering if anyone knows of a way to get rid of this. I'm talking these are not like sock marks that go away after a few hours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20128" LastActivityDate="2018-08-26T10:54:04.807" Title="I have boot marks on my legs that won't go away" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15430" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-17T06:48:48.767" Score="1" ViewCount="46" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lens cleaner are expensive and aren't found affordable though. Which is best way to clean eye-wear? Can I use shampoo? or anything else would work better to get result same as lens cleaner?    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19573" LastActivityDate="2017-03-17T09:08:10.250" Title="Clean eye-wear without lens cleaner" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-03-17T14:05:37.017" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15225" CreationDate="2017-03-17T07:52:51.487" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This was my solution when I was in a shared household: We had a contract.This contract was required to move in, as important as the lease agreement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was the leaseholder on a large 4 bedroom flat. One of the items on the contract was shared costs of household supplies: Toilet paper, paper towels, all cleaning supplies. The cost was divided evenly between all roommates. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another &quot;rule&quot; on the contract: No overnight guests more than twice per week, except by special agreement. When you get a housemate, that doesn't mean you get his/her girlfriend/boyfriend as part of the deal. If they want to sleep together every night, they should get their own place. The reasoning here is that an extra person uses the things everyone else is paying for, which can lead to resentment. When anyone has a guest, short-term, it all evens out. If one person has a constant &quot;guest&quot; that is akin to another housemate who is not sharing expenses. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are other elements to the contract but it worked very well because everyone knew what was expected of them and it was clearly communicated.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2017-03-17T07:52:51.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15427" CreationDate="2017-03-17T08:09:15.953" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sounds like your boots don't fit quite right--which can be a problem with uniform boots.Check AAFES and see if there are any other boots (in regs) that are wider at the top of the boot. Women's calves are different than men's and the boots are designed for men.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To &quot;fix&quot; your current boot, get some &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.drscholls.com/productsandbrands/moleskinpluspadding/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;moleskin&lt;/a&gt; and attach the adhesive side on the inside of your boot to provide some padding. Loosen the shoestring at the last two eyes to avoid compression. This should do the job even if you have to blouse your pants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the redness: Apply aloe gel several times daily. You can carry a small bottle with you. After about a week, the redness should abate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-M.Mat, USAF (Ret.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2017-03-17T08:09:15.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1815" CreationDate="2017-03-17T13:16:10.207" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a really big pan, and you don't want to make a messy pancake, use the pan's lid to stop the pancake from going all over the place. It also might cook both sides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20154" LastActivityDate="2017-03-17T13:16:10.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15377" CreationDate="2017-03-17T14:58:07.737" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stores in Usa such as Wal-Mart sell sheer drapes that are blackout. Alternatively, try a dollar store pop open style winshield visor, which would be the least expensive, and easily removed. A third option is to (for removability sake) put a few ruff+fluff dots (ex., Velcro(TM) ) above your subject window and matching dots on a large pillowcase or fabric layer shower curtain cut-to-size. When not in use, hanging ends can easily tuck in above edge. Ruff+fluff is easily removed afterward. Or fashion ties out of leftover material to secure drape out of the way. In Alaska folks often use regular tinfoil to cover windows. Tape on the glass removes easy, and its cheap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20157" LastActivityDate="2017-03-17T14:58:07.737" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15436" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15427" CreationDate="2017-03-17T15:01:32.030" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's probably due to your boots scraping your calves because they're too large for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wore combat boots for years because I liked it and one of my pairs of boots looked like that :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sviRY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sviRYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even with the &quot;red part&quot; tied to the maximum was too wideand was scrapping my calves . &#xA;I saw it because I'm a man with a high leg pilosity and had &quot;holes&quot; where all the pilosity was gone.&#xA;It didn't take me too long to realise it was due to the boots scraping on that part of the leg when I was walking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your marks are also caused by your boots then stop walking with it the for a certain amout of time ans see if the marks are gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19637" LastEditorUserId="19637" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T10:12:32.147" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T10:12:32.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15438" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="166" CreationDate="2017-03-17T23:51:12.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;h2&gt;The Natural Way To Clean Screens&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Witch hazel is traditionally used as a cosmetic. However, it is probably the most natural yet effective and readily available cleaning solution for grimy screens. Water doesn't work, and soap can be hard to use (requires rinsing). Chemical cleaning products are expensive and usually​ toxic as well. Witch hazel is so simple. Drop a few drops and polish it dry with a cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19499" LastActivityDate="2017-03-17T23:51:12.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15420" CreationDate="2017-03-18T13:58:50.167" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is not a life hack, but just general good advice (from someone that ate lotsa lemons as a kid).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's the thing. Enamel is white. Dentine, the part under the enamel is yellow. Yellow teeth are generally caused by two things. 1) there are stains on the surface of the enamel. 2) the enamel has worn away (to some extent) and the yellow dentine is now showing through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;for 1) an oral hygienist should be able to remove tarter and other types of stains&#xA;for 2) a dentist can bleach the dentine so that your teeth appear whiter&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some additional notes;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;excessive brushing with abrasive and corrosive compounds can in fact make your teeth appear more yellow as the enamel is worn away and the dentine exposed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;taking care of your teeth is a life long commitment. You should have your teeth cleaned professionally at least once a year by an oral hygienist.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Above all else, floss every day and brush twice a day, and look after every single tooth. Only ever have a tooth removed as the last possible resort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1698" LastActivityDate="2017-03-18T13:58:50.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15444" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4061" CreationDate="2017-03-19T22:20:51.530" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I presently practice medicine, however before I became a doctor I worked as a sales manager for a  medical manufacture that used cyanoacrylate to  bind  tissue instead of suture, just like they used to do on the battlefields of Vietnam. I have stored cyanoacrylate for over 20 years in a freezer and still was able to use the material just as it was brand-new. Cyanoacrylate will freeze at -80°C, Since water is the catalyst for cyanoacrylate to harden, the freezer provides a low moisture content ensuring the integrity of the cyanoacrylate for long periods of time. The one caution is to keep the dispenser opening free of cyanoacrylate  to prevent clogging. Most manufacturers provide a cap with a pin that inserts into the dispenser opening. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20183" LastActivityDate="2017-03-19T22:20:51.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15445" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-20T02:27:21.247" Score="-1" ViewCount="272" Body="&lt;p&gt;Over the last years, Amazon has become a cesspool of copycat products, or nearly-identical whitelabel items branded with various (&lt;a href=&quot;https://qz.com/771727/chinas-factories-in-shenzhen-can-copy-products-at-breakneck-speed-and-its-time-for-the-rest-of-the-world-to-get-over-it/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;typically Chinese&lt;/a&gt;) manufacturer names. In an ironic example, both &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01AJXGJGQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Cresimo 10-Inch Stainless Steel Cocktail Muddler and Mixing Spoon with Cocktail Recipes&lt;/a&gt;&quot; and &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00DDTGV12&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;10&quot; Cocktail Muddler &amp;amp; Mixing Spoon - Make Flavour Bursting Cocktails With Ease - Arctic Chill! (1, 0.5 LB)&lt;/a&gt;&quot; boast in their typo-riddled product description,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;All [X] products come with a lifetime guarantee, don't buy cheap alternatives!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can one find the original products on Amazon, or other online retailers, in cases where brands aren't well-established? (This is much easier for electronics)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2201" LastEditorUserId="2201" LastEditDate="2017-03-20T02:54:03.763" LastActivityDate="2017-03-20T10:58:03.170" Title="How to avoid copycat products on Amazon" Tags="&lt;shopping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-03-23T00:30:03.727" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15446" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5825" CreationDate="2017-03-20T02:57:35.797" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I rely on the efficiency of a plain ole broom and dustpan. I've successfully used the combo to pick up smaller and larger things from flat and irregular surfaces for years. No electricity is necessary and they can be used repeatedly without being replaced. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stiff bristle brushes work better than soft ones. A dustpan that has a true edge that contacts the surface evenly without dents will catch even the thinnest objects. Alternately, you can use a piece of thin but stiff card stock such as used in flyers and advertising that comes to many homes for junk food and real estate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pan can be used to slide the pieces back into the container or you can use a funnel for the return.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-03-20T02:57:35.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15447" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15445" CreationDate="2017-03-20T05:12:08.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Check the number of customer ratings, and the percentage of positive ratings for the seller. If the seller has a low number of ratings, or a less-than-great percentage of positive ratings (Amazon warns FBA sellers if their positive rating is less than 96%), then there is less certainty that they might have issues including copycat products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, some sellers have good ratings and are still selling copycats. Check the descriptions, negative seller feedback, and low-star product reviews to see if there are signs or complaints about copycat products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also contact a seller and ask them about the product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, accept that there is a chance it may be a copycat and be ready to ask for a refund if it is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9838" LastActivityDate="2017-03-20T05:12:08.007" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15448" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5825" CreationDate="2017-03-20T07:22:22.620" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The tool built for what you're trying to do is called a &quot;Magnetic Sweeper&quot; or a &quot;Magnetic Pickup Tool.&quot; They are generally built for cleaning up around construction sites (e.g. finding all the roofing nails that have fallen into the grass) and can be found in most hardware stores. They have the benefit of letting you stand and walk around and can hold an impressive amount of metal material before you need to collect your findings into a bucket. Some models even feature a button/lever that disengages the magnet, allowing you to dump everything off without even reaching down for that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The downside is that you'll need to procure one (typical retail would be $15--50 depending on size and other features). See &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/p/Performance-Tool-24-in-to-38-in-50-lb-Extendable-Magnetic-Pick-Up-W2070/300167325?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CTHD%7Cgoogle%7C&amp;amp;mid=sti871gct%7Cdc_mtid_890338a25189_pcrid_139625601344_pkw__pmt__product_300167325_slid_&amp;amp;gclid=Cj0KEQjw-73GBRCC7KODl9zToJMBEiQAj1Jgf9B5S5mFrg3Qir7CfXsiU6eeMMoFS1WnMeAi63kzW9EaAv2F8P8HAQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this model at Home Depot&lt;/a&gt; for an example of a basic model. &lt;em&gt;Edit:&lt;/em&gt; note that this will also obviously require the items you need to pick up to be attracted to a magnet, so no aluminum or plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20188" LastEditorUserId="20188" LastEditDate="2017-03-22T03:17:23.047" LastActivityDate="2017-03-22T03:17:23.047" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15449" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15445" CreationDate="2017-03-20T10:31:37.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;While researching this matter, I found a useful tool, &lt;a href=&quot;http://fakespot.com/about&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Fakespot&lt;/a&gt;. It analyzes reviews and offers a trustworthiness grade (A-F) based on a &amp;quot;company grade&amp;quot;, looking for reviews that mention a product exchange for reviews, and other review aspects like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;✓ Reviewer account looks to be generated by automation&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;✓ Correlation with other fake reviewers' profile data and language.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;✓ Overwhelming amount of positive reviews&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;✓ Has done a total of 5 reviews for the same company&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;✓ Extremely positive reviews for a singular company&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;✓ Large number of reviews created on the same date.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now Fakespot itself looks a little shady, given that their About page says nothing about who's running the joint. But they have been covered by relatively reputable &lt;a href=&quot;http://fakespot.com/press&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;press&lt;/a&gt; and do link to the full press articles. I've also found some products that were shown analysis results for a different product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They also made a &lt;a href=&quot;https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fakespot-analyze-fake-ama/nakplnnackehceedgkgkokbgbmfghain/reviews?hl=en&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Chrome extension&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another useful feature is &amp;quot;Find me a product with better reviews&amp;quot;. This doesn't always find &lt;em&gt;related&lt;/em&gt; products though, so you're better off searching &lt;a href=&quot;https://trustwerty.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Trustwerty&lt;/a&gt; (made by the same folks as Fakespot?) for the product you want. Surprisingly better than Amazon's search at surfacing highly-rated items that are otherwise drowned by the Chinese junk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2201" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-03-20T10:58:03.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4061" CreationDate="2017-03-20T11:02:00.893" Score="0" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clean the nozzle after each use.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Store the tube with the nozzle pointing up. This tends to drain the glue away from the nozzle tip.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the nozzle gets clogged, you can drill through the clot using a cordless drill with a small drill bit. While you're drilling, make sure not to compress the tube.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These measures allow me to consistently use the entire bottle of glue over a period of 1-2 years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2020-10-22T08:16:38.153" LastActivityDate="2020-10-22T08:16:38.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15451" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-20T15:15:27.570" Score="0" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just wondered if anyone had any known &quot;lifehacks&quot; for leaving everyday household objects such as work-surfaces, windows, tiles, etc &quot;shiny / gleaming&quot; after cleaning. Reason for asking is I recently cleaned our apartment instead of our cleaner and got told it looked clean but things don't look &quot;shiny&quot; like how the cleaner does it and used exact same cleaning products...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20194" LastActivityDate="2017-03-25T22:38:38.440" Title="How to leave everday objects / surfaces &quot;Shining / Gleaming&quot; after cleaning?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15452" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15420" CreationDate="2017-03-20T16:02:31.173" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Below is the cool trick which you can try if you want white teeth:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7C0zc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7C0zcm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;banana peel&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What do you need?&lt;/strong&gt; A banana peel, a toothbrush and toothpaste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What to do?&lt;/strong&gt; Rub the fleshy side of the peel to your teeth. Try to keep gums and lips away from paste for ten minutes. After the time is up, take a dry toothbrush use it to brush the banana paste into your teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why banana peel?&lt;/strong&gt;  There are minerals in the banana peel like potassium, magnesium and manganese which are absorbed by the teeth, making them whiter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here is WikiHow link:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Whiten-Your-Teeth-with-Banana-Peel&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.wikihow.com/Whiten-Your-Teeth-with-Banana-Peel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20195" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:31:59.153" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:31:59.153" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15453" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-20T22:59:06.230" Score="8" ViewCount="11727" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love to use my laptop while lying down in bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is as the time goes by, the laptop gets hotter and hotter to a point that is impossible to keep it in place without burning my body (chest or stomach).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to buy a laptop stand, so I would like to advice on ideas on how can I keep the laptop on bed without it touching my body.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Placing a pillow under it is not an option because that obstructs the air vents of the laptop and is really dangerous for the electronics...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7429" LastActivityDate="2019-10-27T18:18:15.383" Title="How can I use my laptop, while lying in bed, without it touching my body?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15454" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15453" CreationDate="2017-03-21T03:46:09.530" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rest the laptop on a flat surface, e.g. corrugated cardboard cut from a box. If the board is strong enough not to bend much, it will not block the vents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, I keep my laptop in a thin corrugated cardboard box (inside a computer bag) when traveling, both for the purpose of supporting the laptop and as extra cushioning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-03-21T03:46:09.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15455" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15420" CreationDate="2017-03-21T08:00:40.560" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to consistent hygiene, oil pulling with coconut oil appears to have a natural whitening effect. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDvrQNWIsk4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDvrQNWIsk4&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20198" LastActivityDate="2017-03-21T08:00:40.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15456" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15451" CreationDate="2017-03-21T09:00:36.770" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I noticed our cleaner was able to get things shiny and had a look what she was doing. She has a big stock of rags, mostly made of old cut strips of tee-shirts, but also what I would call dusters. I think the key is choose material that is slightly absorbent, but nothing that will drop lint. She uses these to dry and polish the surfaces, and has lots of them so she can keep changing them for dry ones. But you need to wipe when the surfaces are still a bit damp, or they dry with smudges. And she washes the rags between visits. I find this works on lots of different surfaces, including glass. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20199" LastActivityDate="2017-03-21T09:00:36.770" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15457" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3843" CreationDate="2017-03-21T10:15:58.963" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My BIL is the &quot;Maytag Man&quot;. He says a wet book should be placed in the freezer, and left for weeks or months. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20200" LastActivityDate="2017-03-21T10:15:58.963" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15459" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15453" CreationDate="2017-03-21T17:54:56.630" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a firm cutting board, or a large enough book, you can place that between your body and the laptop. Since it is firm, it will keep the laptop's vents free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus: You can also place that on top of a pillow if that makes it more comfortable for you or easier for you to see the screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-03-21T17:54:56.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15460" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15453" CreationDate="2017-03-21T18:37:05.587" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use my laptop often in bed. It sets on a fan platform, which sits on a thin wooden board once used for puzzles. No heat problem at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20202" LastActivityDate="2017-03-21T18:37:05.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15461" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15453" CreationDate="2017-03-22T02:38:15.890" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use an egg crate like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PYFmk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PYFmk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Egg Crate&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, if you want to spend some greens.. check &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/Laptop-Cooling-Pads/96915/bn_663059/i.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;laptop cooler pads&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12573" LastActivityDate="2017-03-22T02:38:15.890" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15462" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-22T14:25:59.150" Score="5" ViewCount="348" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't really like cleaning the bathroom, so I was wondering if any of you have ideas on how to make the process faster or more enjoyable? I am listening to podcasts, but maybe you have more ideas. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17671" LastActivityDate="2017-03-22T21:18:21.040" Title="How to make cleaning the bathroom faster or more enjoyable?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15462" CreationDate="2017-03-22T14:50:33.407" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have to get ahead of the problem before you end up with needing to clean everything at the same time.  This can also change depending on who else is living with you. If it is you alone or you and a spouse this can be a lot easier than trying to manage several people doing chores.  This involves two steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Assessing what needs to be done&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Assessing how frequently that needs to be done&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, you may find that your sink gets dirty every third day if you have poor aim after you brush your teeth, as I do! But you may find the floors really aren't bad even after two weeks. In my case, I separate it into these categories:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shower&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Toilet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Floor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sink&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Under the sink&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cosmetic/towel closet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sink, as I mentioned, needs to be done perhaps every three days (in my case). This means I'll set a recurring Google Calendar event that sets aside a certain part of my day to clean the sink, usually in the morning after I've done other things but before I head off to work.  Since I do it every three days, it means that it doesn't take much time at all.  I spray it with the cleaning solution and wipe it down with a papertowel.  If the faucet appears grimy, I'll use Windex on it to shine it up. I will also do that to the mirror (which I consider to be functionally part of the sink). Doing this results in no more than 5 minutes of work for this component.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the extreme other end, the towel closet doesn't require much maintenance at all.  Once a month I'll clean all the towels in it so they don't get dusty.  You may wish to go through all of your 'under the sink' stuff to make sure its in date and that you use it. Removing clutter that sort of thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you simply do the remaining items: floors, toilets, and shower on different days then you'll find you're only doing 5-10 minutes of work at any given time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, of course, you can extend this to other parts of the house such as the kitchen.  Small maintenance tasks are a lot easier than doing one, hellish, awful day of cleaning. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5315" LastActivityDate="2017-03-22T14:50:33.407" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15462" CreationDate="2017-03-22T21:18:21.040" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way? Don't let your bathroom get really dirty. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Incorporate cleaning the parts that get dirty quickly into your daily routine, buy don't go in there to &quot;clean&quot;, clean while you are there anyway. One extra minute is already enough in many cases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Examples:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a shower or bath. Once you get out, immediately spray the tub or shower walls with a cleaner (store-bought or home-made), let it work while you dry yourself off. Take the shower head to rinse your tub or shower. Optional: if your towel is going into the wash, use it to give the tub or shower a quick wipe to dry it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Brush your teeth, wash your face... then use a (microfiber) cloth to give the sink and mirror a quick wipe. Use a squirt of window cleaner, if necessary. (For the ladies with an elaborate routine: if you use more than one serum / cream / ..., you should wait a minute between applications, that time is more than enough.) Doing it in the evening has the added benefit of waking up to a clean sink and mirror.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Same goes for the toilet - use one bathroom break to quickly swirl the brush in the bowl and wipe down the seat. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When my kids were smaller, bath-time could be a wet mess, so when I had to mop up the water anyway, I simply cleaned the whole floor. Today, a child taking a shower and not closing the curtain carefully has the same effect. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, this means you'll never get that nasty build-up of caked-on dirt that requires dedicated and extensive scrubbing. You should also make sure that you store the necessary cleaning supplies in the bathroom, if you have to go and fetch them from a remote closet, you will never clean &quot;on the fly&quot;. Oh, and as an added bonus, your bathroom will always be &quot;company ready&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every now and then, you should tackle the parts that aren't part of the daily routine, but that's a) rare and b) not too much work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2017-03-22T21:18:21.040" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15467" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-23T14:36:21.113" Score="4" ViewCount="229" Body="&lt;p&gt;My laptop stand brings the screen much closer to eye level, but not quite close enough. I want to raise it a few inches by placing something underneath, but I can't think of what to use. The bottom of the stand is a solid flat base 13&quot; by 11&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20219" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-03-27T18:22:33.603" LastActivityDate="2017-06-23T10:32:22.723" Title="How to raise my laptop stand" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15468" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15467" CreationDate="2017-03-23T16:23:48.840" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;1) Old books (or, if you have any, old &lt;em&gt;phone&lt;/em&gt; books). If they don't cover the entire 11x13 area, combine multiple books, each nearly the same thickness, side-by-side. Duct-tape them together so they don't slide apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) If you happen to have four unused hockey pucks: trim a board to the required 11x13 dimension and place it on to of the pucks, one puck at each corner. For additional height add another puck under each of the original pucks. Secure the stand by drilling a deck screw through the board down into the pucks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12608" LastActivityDate="2017-03-23T16:23:48.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15470" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-23T20:19:46.210" Score="2" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a set of white dishes, plates, bowls etc. They are not stone or porcelain but I am not sure what they are. Every time a piece of silverware scratches against it it leaves a grey line which I have determined is metal residue. These markings will come off with baking soda and a lot of rubbing, but it's a lot of work and simply not worth it. Is there an easier way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19499" LastActivityDate="2017-03-23T22:09:57.930" Title="Metal Residue On Dishes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15470" CreationDate="2017-03-23T22:09:57.930" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The first thing you should use to clean metal residue on plates, bowls etc. is: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;whitening toothpaste.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would be easier to use than baking soda; even you can try to mix baking soda with toothpaste. To mention - toothpaste is not expensive. I using it for lot of purpose: to clean washing stand and drinking fountain, sometimes bathtub, to remove small scratches/dirt on car and also - for teeth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, you can try with alcohol vinegar. Other suggestion is to use &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-way-to-remove-scuff-marks-from-white-dishes-225993&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;cream of tartar&lt;/a&gt;, and also you can find more  &lt;a href=&quot;https://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/secret-cleaning-scuff-marks-off-dishes-silverware-faster-why-works-0156242/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15790" LastActivityDate="2017-03-23T22:09:57.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15472" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-24T00:36:17.200" Score="1" ViewCount="224" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a student of electrical and mechanical engineering. Ever since I joined, my hours of studying have been reduced significantly. That's not to say there is less study to be done though. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually find references of people being unmotivated to study via online posts, memes and discussion. I myself am, as well, unmotivated to study, with study meaning read the theory of a lesson or subject in a book or on the internet.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find the act tedious although necessary. I do like the field i have selected but I consider reading to be a grindy part in the learning procedure overall. Exercises and practical examples seem less boring to me. Now at the university there is more theory involved thus the change in time devoted to studying. &lt;br/&gt;&#xA;With that in mind i have tried various ways of motivating myself such as:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Enforcing it. So far the most effective method. Used ocassionally&#xA;when deadlines are due. Downside is I get socially detached and also&#xA;lack enthusiasm for my work.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Combining it with means of entertainment. Involves taking multiple&#xA;few-minute breaks and/or performing a secondary activity whilst&#xA;reading (listening to music, a video etc).&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;You can imagine how this&#xA;method can be distracting and unproductive.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sloppy work. Learning only the essentials, skipping segments of a&#xA;text. This way I am left with questions and gaps.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Interpersonal learning (Least favorite way). The system of learning that&#xA;teachers usually propose. Not only do I deem them incompetent to&#xA;deliver but also insufficient due to the fact they can't dedicate&#xA;much time to an individual.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;From your experience and knowledge, is there a lifehack that would help me study?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20225" LastActivityDate="2017-07-04T08:29:43.587" Title="Is there a general way to motivate myself to study?" Tags="&lt;work&gt;&lt;reading&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2017-03-24T14:22:48.750" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15473" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15485" CreationDate="2017-03-24T06:22:51.763" Score="-4" ViewCount="482" Body="&lt;p&gt;The Summer season is started and my body heat is increased too. Is there any way to reduce my body heat and keep it in control.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20191" LastActivityDate="2018-01-08T19:19:24.693" Title="How to Prevent Body Heat?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15474" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15472" CreationDate="2017-03-24T08:21:52.113" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For me Pomodoro Technique (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique&lt;/a&gt;) works best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You simply focus 25 minutes to the problem. No emails, not calls, no Facebook. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you take a break (Pomodoro suggests 5 minutes, I'm usually taking 10 minutes or so).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you focus again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found nice app on the internet &lt;a href=&quot;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hubalek.android.apps.focustimer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hubalek.android.apps.focustimer&lt;/a&gt; that logs how many pomodoros I took per day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Collecting more and more pomodoros motivates me to survive boring time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20228" LastActivityDate="2017-03-24T08:21:52.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15475" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15472" CreationDate="2017-03-24T12:55:32.000" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can get motivation from your surrounding only. You just need to see that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you think you need motivation then go and watch your mother. Remember all her sacrifices and struggles she has to make to watch you here today. Study so that you can give her all the happiest moments in her second innings of her life i.e. old age.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you think you need motivation then go and watch your father. Oh! Is he still not at home Oh! He will be working late today also. See your father's hard-work? Is he giving any excuse that from now he will not go to work. NO. Then study. Study to give your father peace in his also second innings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you think you need motivation then go and watch your little sibling. You are thinking that she is not becoming mature. How will she take of our parents if she can't take care of herself? Study so that you can give your sibling that peace where she/he can say that my elder one who is now stable in life is there by my side.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you think you need motivation then go out and see our society. So you didn't like our society? So you have to give bribery to some officer to complete your work? You didn't like it? Then go and study for the betterment of the future of your nation. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oh!! So in fulfilling other's wish you forgot that your wishes were also there. So when will you fulfill yours? After death? NO. Then go and study. Study for yourself. Study for your life partner so that you both can enjoy life too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this is enough motivation for you then GO AND STUDY. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20195" LastEditorUserId="20195" LastEditDate="2017-07-04T08:29:43.587" LastActivityDate="2017-07-04T08:29:43.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15476" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15473" CreationDate="2017-03-24T20:20:16.153" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try to wear fresh clothing, do not ingest caffeine that will make you really active, organize your daily routes so you move or walk less, keep areas well ventilated, avoid food with high calories content, drink fresh water, coconut water is really good and refreshing, its electrolites help you rehidrate, also lemon, avoid spicy food, soak your feet in cold water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Including some of the mentioned things in your daily routine will help you to keep your body cool or at least less hot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5256" LastActivityDate="2017-03-24T20:20:16.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15477" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15473" CreationDate="2017-03-25T02:27:44.260" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cold showers are good to quickly cool you down.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You could try putting a shirt in a bag into the freezer for a few hours, then wear it like the opposite of a hot water bottle&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20163" LastActivityDate="2017-03-25T02:27:44.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15479" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5506" CreationDate="2017-03-25T15:09:39.707" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Preventative maintenance is the answer - when you buy a new pair of pants, put an iron-on patch on the inside of your pockets. I realize that most of us don't think about worn spots on a brand new pair of pants, but if you can put a patch in, then the patch receives the wear, not the pocket. Also, I use a large-ish patch, folded in half, with the folded edge fitting into the bottom of the pocket. Of course, you can also repair a hole with an iron-on patch also. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20241" LastActivityDate="2017-03-25T15:09:39.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15480" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15473" CreationDate="2017-03-25T18:58:25.773" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Find work in a cold storage facility and heat is one thing you will never have to worry about.. summer,fall,spring or winter. Your worries would then turn to frostbite and hypothermia...problem solved. :-) Worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2017-03-25T18:58:25.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15481" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15451" CreationDate="2017-03-25T22:38:38.440" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can definitely try using toothpaste on objects like windows and benches if you don't have any other applicants. Just be mindful to wipe it clean with a damp cloth so it doesn't get sticky and you have enough toothpaste. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20244" LastActivityDate="2017-03-25T22:38:38.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15482" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15453" CreationDate="2017-03-26T12:23:00.523" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try this: lie on your side with your cheek on the bed. Turn the laptop 90 degrees and lie it next to you, so that one edge of the screen and one edge of the keyboard are on the bed, and it's stable like that. The screen will now be aligned properly for you to read it. You can even type a little if you need to, though this is best for &quot;lean back&quot; stuff like reading or watching. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did this for a month or so when sitting up or lying on my back for any period of time was very uncomfortable. It works fine and requires no equipment at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2017-03-26T12:23:00.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15483" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15001" CreationDate="2017-03-26T13:21:30.063" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The human nose is extremely sensitive for the chemicals causing the smell of rotten meat as it has been a decisive evolutionary advantage to smell when meat has gone off and is not fit for consumption any more, even when faced with starvation. For this reason it is also near impossible to cover up these smells with other flavours. Also you wouldn't want your cheese to take on the smell of, say, lavender.  These chemicals will have soaked into the plastic lining inside your fridge and even cleaning with vinegar, while a good first thing to do, will not completely remove them. This process takes time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cleaning the fridge is the obvious first step to resolve the problem. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then place a plate filled with plain tap water into the fridge and change the water about twice a day - for the vessel to use you are looking for a large surface area between water and air. This will eventually entrap the chemicals causing the smell while they dissipate from the plastic lining of your fridge through the air into the water. You will also notice a thin oily film on top of the water especially the first couple of times you replace it. After about a week the smell should have improved so far you may want to start using the fridge again for storing open food. Just continue with the water until you are satisfied the smell has completely gone (and it will be gone - I've tried it for rotten meat). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This hack works for a lot of other, less offensive smells in your fridge too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the geeks and the truly desperate there is a lot more detailed information on the smells of rotten animal fats / meat and their removal on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/6290/what-causes-the-smell-in-rotten-meat-grease-and-how-can-i-get-rid-of-it-thorough&quot;&gt;chemistry&lt;/a&gt; site.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T12:57:06.690" LastActivityDate="2017-03-26T13:31:03.150" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15484" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7243" CreationDate="2017-03-26T16:26:12.873" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Especially aluminium tent pegs are a bit tricky. Most metals will become harder as they are 'worked' (as in getting bent) and the initial bend when you hit the stone will have the effect that the bend itself is harder than the straight metal around it. So if you now try to bend them back in shape you will notice the peg bending left and right of the original bend but &lt;em&gt;that one&lt;/em&gt; just stays where it is. If you finally manage to straighten it out, the harder and therefore more brittle metal may snap. This effect is called &lt;em&gt;work hardening&lt;/em&gt; and is especially pronounced in aluminium. For this metal it is also especially tricky to reverse, i.e. to get it soft again. The process for this softening is called &lt;em&gt;annealing&lt;/em&gt; and for aluminium you will have to heat the metal to a temperature that is uncomfortably close to its melting point. A bit of a challenge when camping or without a metal workshop at home. But I think not impossible. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Below I'll explain how to anneal aluminium. If you have a steel peg (much easier to work than aluminium and less likely to break) or if you can't be bothered annealing the aluminium peg you can skip to the two ways to straighten the metal. For unannealed aluminium I would not recommend method 2 though, as it will most likely break.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Annealing of aluminium:&lt;/strong&gt; In short, the purpose of the annealing process is to remove stress inside the metal, which causes it to become less workable. Aluminium needs to be heated to a temperature close to it's melting point (but obviously &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; above) and then doused in water, i.e. cooled down quickly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need plain household soap without additives like fragrances, skin conditioners etc. - this will be used as a makeshift temperature indicator so you know you've reached the right temperature without accidentally melting it. Furthermore you want a heat source like a blow lamp (I don't know if a gas camping cooker will work but it may be worth a try), a vessel with water to douse the heated peg and cool it rapidly down and a pair of pliers or disposable cotton cloth or whatever seems suitable to hold the hot peg without burning your fingers (maybe you could try and place the peg on a camping cooker where it is immersed in the flames instead). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Firstly cover the peg with soap directly from the bar (without water). Now heat the peg up until the soap on it turns black. Try to spread the heat evenly over the affected area. Watch very carefully for the soap to change colour as it is now almost hot enough to melt. Once there, quickly douse the peg in water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you were to try this on a camping stove you may want to apply some insulation to the straight parts of the peg so the heat you apply to the bent bit doesn't dissipate away too quickly (or you may never reach the required temperature). An old rag of tightly woven wool, or better even leather, should work well as these materials don't combust that easily - it will stink right enough and the rag will be ruined. Improvise with appropriate care.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This process can be repeated if you don't feel it worked well the first time. You will have to clean the peg before that - grinding the grime off with sand should work fine or ideally some emery paper if you have it. If you don't clean it you won't see the soap turning black.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find more hand-on information about annealing of common metals &lt;a href=&quot;http://steamshed.com/annealing%20process.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Careful:&lt;/strong&gt; Don't burn yourself. The metal will be very hot. Don't touch it with your fingers and take care it can not accidentally fall on you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Straightening the metal (1):&lt;/strong&gt; Now you should be able to bend the peg back. The perfect tools for this job would be a sturdy pair of mole grips to hold the peg (but if you are careful your hand will do), a hammer and anvil. I know, if you had a blacksmith workshop at home you would not be asking this question. However for a thin piece of metal like aluminium you should be able to use the tools of our ancestors from the days before metal smelting was discovered and &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammerstone&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;use stones&lt;/a&gt;. You'll want to pick a hammerstone that is comfortable in your hand. You want to start with an anvil stone with a bend only slightly less than the bend in your peg. Place the peg on the anvil stone so the inside of the bend points to the anvil. There should be some space between the peg and the anvil stone right in the middle of the bend but the two points where peg and anvil are touching should not be too far away from each other, maybe three quarters of an inch (for really tight bends) to two inches (for wider bends). Hit with the hammerstone the middle of the bend. Continue this while turning / exchanging the anvil stone to suit the bend until you end up with one that is almost flat. As a rule your next hit with the hammerstone should always go to the back of the middle of the bit that is bent the most. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may sound a bit complicated when described in writing but once you get the hang of this, the details will make sense naturally and it is surprisingly simple to do. Your peg won't look like new obviously, but you will be surprised how straight you can get it with this method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Careful:&lt;/strong&gt; If you hit the peg with the hammerstone it will jump in your hand unless it was perfectly aligned and all the energy from the hit is dissipated by bending the metal back. If you happen to get this always right from the start consider a career as a blacksmith - you are a natural. If you don't it will hurt. If you have it, use a suitable pair of pliers. A molegrip would be ideal. You could also use a bit of fabric (or better, leather) wrapped around the peg to dissipate the shock of the impact. Don't try to hold the peg to tight. Allow it to jump. The hammer and anvil stones are supposed to take all the force from the hit, not your hand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Straightening the metal (2):&lt;/strong&gt; If you can find a hole in a metal fence or similar you could insert the peg to just before the bend. Then you could insert the other side of it in a pipe and use the leverage to bend the peg back. Sometimes it is quite hard to prevent the peg from spinning away and to keep it straight that way. Instead of a pipe you could use a spanner with a ring, or any other metal tool item with a hole where the other side of the peg can be inserted. To prevent the peg from spinning, put the tool on in a way that you pull it rather than push. This method is quicker to do if you can find the tools but the result is somewhat cruder. It is also more stressful for the metal - so it is more likely to break your peg. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastEditorUserId="20196" LastEditDate="2017-03-26T17:18:52.823" LastActivityDate="2017-03-26T17:18:52.823" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15485" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15473" CreationDate="2017-03-26T16:59:46.650" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently moved from a country with moderate to cold climate to one that is hot all year around and I noticed that I simply wasn't consistent enough to &lt;strong&gt;always&lt;/strong&gt; wear &lt;strong&gt;flip flops/sandals and shorts&lt;/strong&gt;. I know is sounds so obvious, but just these two make a big difference. I also see a lot of people wearing long jeans here. And in reverse I would say: &lt;strong&gt;never wear long jeans&lt;/strong&gt;. Super loose Pakistani style pants look alright to. Maybe you like that or something similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17671" LastActivityDate="2017-03-26T16:59:46.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15486" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-26T20:39:51.773" Score="2" ViewCount="3459" Body="&lt;p&gt;Kids keep laughing and it sucks having to deal with that in highschool,so what can I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20254" LastActivityDate="2017-03-29T04:49:35.607" Title="What can i use to stop my military boots from squeeking on tile floors?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-03-30T13:02:14.797" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15487" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15001" CreationDate="2017-03-27T05:36:50.440" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The odour is produced due to less circulation of air inside the fridge.&#xA;So the microbes cannot escape the refrigerator.&#xA;*If you can switch off the fridge and keep it $Open$ then the smell will vanish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;&amp;amp;&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best thing to remove foul odour from fridge is using &lt;strong&gt;Charcoal&lt;/strong&gt; . Take some charcoal (&lt;em&gt;powdered form&lt;/em&gt;) in a porous satchet or cloth bag and place it in the fridge and it will absorb the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place it in the compartment where you have kept the meat. It will work better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have a nice day :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20256" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-03-27T05:36:50.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15488" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15486" CreationDate="2017-03-27T06:15:35.850" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If nobody forces you to wear these particular boots, you could get a different (more comfortable) pair of shoes to wear while you are at school.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case you are madly in love with those boots, you can keep the second pair in a locker/backpack/car .. (Though my gutfeeling/highschool experience tells me that changing the shoes at school just for the looks might invite mockery again. Nature of kids everywhere since forever? ;) )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17671" LastActivityDate="2017-03-27T06:15:35.850" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15490" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="248" CreationDate="2017-03-27T13:06:08.437" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For 9V batteries you may touch the contacts with the tip of your tongue and if you feel a light tingle that means there's still charge left. If you feel nothing, the battery is dead&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20265" LastActivityDate="2017-03-27T13:06:08.437" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15491" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-27T17:27:29.667" Score="3" ViewCount="3023" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a problem, I need to remove a drop of super glue on the lens of my glasses without scratching them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, these are not glass lenses, (think the impact/scratch proof material)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18138" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-04-19T03:23:44.467" LastActivityDate="2017-04-19T03:23:44.467" Title="How to remove super glue from prescription eye-glasses lens" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15492" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10739" CreationDate="2017-03-27T18:42:18.010" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wipe your glasses with shaving cream wipe clean. I just did this after days of my eyes being in the fog. works great&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20267" LastActivityDate="2017-03-27T18:42:18.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15493" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15503" CreationDate="2017-03-27T19:22:35.763" Score="0" ViewCount="2209" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had this ashtray for about two years. I washed it out only once with soap and warm water, which was a bit of a hassle and still was fully clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions on a better way to clean it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MafyQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MafyQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;dirty ashtray&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:24:57.060" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:24:57.060" Title="What's a much easier way to clean an ash tray?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15494" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10299" CreationDate="2017-03-27T20:06:42.377" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The variety of contemplations here are absolutely nuts, but I've (almost) been there.  The simplest solution is a nice broad tip (1/8&quot;) felt tip pen (similar to a Paper Mate.  Choose your weapon at an Art Supply store.  Then double redact, scan and send.  The Paper Mate type felt tip markers don't bleed through and the broader tip types you can find at the art supply give you better coverage for line-per-line stroke out of entire account numbers, transfers, store names, etc.  I am redacting the Bankruptcy Court's request for all my bank records and tax returns.  Even the Court trustee's paralegal said it was &quot;a matter of law,&quot; that I redact my information before transmitting it even to them... something my own attorney didn't have the acumen to tell me.  Invest in redacting tools like these markers, blackout stamps, and have fun. Think of it as an electronic shredder.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20270" LastActivityDate="2017-03-27T20:06:42.377" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15495" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15377" CreationDate="2017-03-27T21:50:18.897" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Somewhat similar to the tissue paper suggestion: waxpaper. It is cheap, quick, and less likely to tear than tissue paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20271" LastActivityDate="2017-03-27T21:50:18.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15496" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14313" CreationDate="2017-03-27T23:36:15.380" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a freezer (or can use someone else's) large enough to contain at least one speaker then you can put the speaker(s) in the freezer for a few days. This &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;q=&amp;amp;esrc=s&amp;amp;source=web&amp;amp;cd=6&amp;amp;cad=rja&amp;amp;uact=8&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwi2-9KM7PfSAhWLllQKHUMPCrsQFggyMAU&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.extension.umn.edu%2Fgarden%2Finsects%2Ffind%2Fcockroaches%2F&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHkgZhJCYtzmvb5V9ydjLd4w6w9Cg&amp;amp;sig2=d-bYypyE0uJadj-sM8L6BA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;link&lt;/a&gt; says zero degrees F for 5 days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20271" LastActivityDate="2017-03-27T23:36:15.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14301" CreationDate="2017-03-28T00:06:00.073" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another energy storage mechanism is thermal storage. For example a heated pool, or creating a lot of ice to fill a large ice chest. Or more indirectly, do cooking that requires a lot of energy and eat it through the week. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you happen to have and use a large air compressor, fill it on Sat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could make your own biodiesel, which requires some heating to make.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your electric company may have fine print prohibiting the following, but you could check. Use electrical energy to create a product/service you could sale, for example biodiesel, candles, ice, dry ice, etc. Even if sale is prohibited, you could still make things for your own use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do arc welding as a hobby, do it on Sat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bottom line, energy storage isn't the only option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20271" LastActivityDate="2017-03-28T00:06:00.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14336" CreationDate="2017-03-28T03:31:30.310" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak it overnight filled with water with denture cleaner in it. The next day shake broken ice and rock salt in it. All the gunk will come out as well as the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20274" LastActivityDate="2017-03-28T03:31:30.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15500" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11162" CreationDate="2017-03-28T03:39:57.403" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If its made of metal, fill it with water and put it in the freezer. if the bottom expands out when you do this, tap it with a hammer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20274" LastActivityDate="2017-03-28T03:39:57.403" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5649" CreationDate="2017-03-28T03:42:16.483" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a silicone based sex lube, simply spread it on the shovel ladle, and the snow will slide off every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20274" LastActivityDate="2017-03-28T03:42:16.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15502" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-28T03:48:25.157" Score="1" ViewCount="4442" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just got these jeans that is perfect on me but the zipper keeps on falling down. Can anybody suggest a hack other than using jump rings?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20275" LastActivityDate="2017-03-30T19:09:05.617" Title="Any hacks for zipper that keeps falling down?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2017-03-30T13:01:45.220" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15493" CreationDate="2017-03-28T06:17:01.910" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Oven cleaner, any sort, even the cheap stuff from those really cheap &quot;pound/thrift stores&quot; - it's not as hard to get off as burnt-on grease in an oven, but washing up liquid won't do it unless you scrub. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just spray it with oven cleaner, then leave it to soak for a couple of hours &amp;amp; it should just rinse clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-03-28T06:17:01.910" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15491" CreationDate="2017-03-28T06:19:18.067" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Super glue isn't waterproof - it nearly is, but not quite.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;if you soak in water, it should eventually come loose with no damage at all.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It might take some perseverance, as it is nearly waterproof, but eventually you will win.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the surface is truly glass, you could scrape it off with a razor blade, but not if they're plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-03-28T06:19:18.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15491" CreationDate="2017-03-28T09:49:02.873" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put your glasses in the freezer overnight. This will make the glue brittle and easy to scrape off with a fingernail. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-03-28T09:49:02.873" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15506" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15502" CreationDate="2017-03-28T11:43:06.107" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a small piece of elastic band or string to create a loop, about 4cm long. &#xA;Attach one end to the lip of the zipper and make it so you can do the loop around your button (Maybe even before closing the button).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastEditorUserId="20196" LastEditDate="2017-03-30T19:09:05.617" LastActivityDate="2017-03-30T19:09:05.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15507" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15467" CreationDate="2017-03-28T11:46:39.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use toilet paper rolls (in an upright position) to reach the desired height.&#xA;Make sure you use enough to make a stable base, maybe even tape them together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2017-03-28T11:46:39.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15502" CreationDate="2017-03-29T00:30:36.900" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used a small split s-ring through the zipper pull and attached it over the button. Easy to grab, doesn't show, works great. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mbqNH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mbqNH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Split S-ring&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d7bMa.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d7bMa.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;zipper fix&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2017-03-29T00:30:36.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15486" CreationDate="2017-03-29T04:49:35.607" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's not your boots. It's the wax they use on industrial floors. Most good quality clean boots will squeak on these polished floors. I would find another boot, and put adhesive cloth on the bottom of the soles. Wear these at the fancy places (indoors).., wear your other boots when needed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you just wear you boots at high school halls, well, put duct tape on the soles, it wears out and stops the squeak by adding friction (at first you slide, then that part wears out and then there's friction).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's the sound of rubber being rubbed against a freshly waxed industrial floor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20274" LastActivityDate="2017-03-29T04:49:35.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15514" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15467" CreationDate="2017-03-29T19:18:33.387" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lots of great Ways, all of which i have used or are currently using:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pack of printer paper &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Book&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using double sided tape attach some rubber feet like that for&#xA;furniture&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Piece of wood&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Build a box out of wood&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cutting board&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4792" LastActivityDate="2017-03-29T19:18:33.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15515" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-30T00:03:48.397" Score="3" ViewCount="979" Body="&lt;p&gt;The sneaker is made mainly of non-plastic woven fabric with some part being leather (and of course the sole part is rubber). I tried wiping them with moist tissue paper but it does not work so well and it wastes paper. Below are some photos of the muddy water-soaked sneakers. Please help :'(&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wet&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SckeX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SckeXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dry&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/27qdv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/27qdvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7678" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:16:29.650" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:16:29.650" Title="What is the best way to clean this pair of sneakers soaked in muddy water before?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15515" CreationDate="2017-03-30T00:55:45.080" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easy. Remove the insert and wash separately in a washing machine (with rags or jeans, items not sensitive). Since you have removed the loose dirt, take the shoes and place them in a bucket or basin large enough to &lt;em&gt;submerge completely&lt;/em&gt;. You can use a sink if necessary. Fill the bucket with about 2&quot; of hot water. Add 2 capfuls of Woolite&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TvZEA.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TvZEA.png&quot; alt=&quot;Woolite&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or other washing liquid for &quot;delicate&quot; clothes. Add 1 scoop of OxiClean or other laundry oxygenator. Stir until majority of the powder is dissolved. Fill the bucket to 2/3 full, add shoes ensuring they are submerged. Let stand in bucket for 1 hour, longer if very soiled. Afterward, using your hands, vigorously squeeze and release the shoes while still submerged. This will agitate the dirt to be released into the water.&#xA;Next, carefully remove the shoes, squeezing out excess water. Now rinse in clean, warm water until suddsing subsides. Depending on how soiled they were when you began, you may have to repeat this procedure, if not, then squeeze out excess water, set on an old towel in a semi-sunny spot. They will be clean and dry the next day. The leather portions of the shoe will be fine as long as they don't stay in the water for a long period of time.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="19151" LastEditDate="2017-03-30T01:29:41.313" LastActivityDate="2017-03-30T01:29:41.313" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15467" CreationDate="2017-03-30T01:27:19.367" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use plastic foam wedges. Strong and light, they create the space I need under my laptop to keep it from overheating (laptop fans FAIL often after a few weeks). This material comes in sections that can be snapped off to accommodate your height requirement. They have adhesive backing if you want to affix semi-permanently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zLrJC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zLrJC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;plastic foam wedges&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2017-03-30T01:27:19.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15518" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15453" CreationDate="2017-03-30T01:50:03.973" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Laptop fans are great, but I find they OFTEN fail after only a few weeks. They are generally cheaply made and simply don't last. My solution to this has been manifold. Depending on the ambient temperature of the room, I use different methods. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it's hot (Los Angeles 10-11 months per year), I use a small, portable, clip-on fan (available with usb, battery, or AC) placed strategically under the laptop. I elevate the laptop with a bed tray I've modified by removing every-other slat. I will post a pic of my modified tray when I can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9V2UB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9V2UBm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;portable fan&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b25dw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b25dw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;bed tray&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it's cool, I use foam wedges under the laptop, on top of the tray, without the fan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R3GPf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R3GPf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;plastic foam wedges&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:28:10.057" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:28:10.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15519" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-30T03:05:49.403" Score="1" ViewCount="560" Body="&lt;p&gt;I accidentally got a cut in on the webbing of my thumb (just the skin, not tendons are anything). This is very stretchy skin that moves quite a bit and so it's healing very slowly. Unfortunately &quot;Don't use my dominant hand&quot; isn't an option. Are there any other things I can do to help speed up the healing process?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastEditorUserId="1419" LastEditDate="2017-03-30T20:09:15.960" LastActivityDate="2017-03-30T20:09:15.960" Title="How can I speed up healing of a cut on stretchy skin?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15520" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14301" CreationDate="2017-03-30T08:14:28.073" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an electric vehicle, charge it during this period!&#xA;Or you can invite your friends if they happen to have electric vehicles...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20308" LastActivityDate="2017-03-30T08:14:28.073" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15521" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-03-30T13:07:04.563" Score="2" ViewCount="14384" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently bought a new jacket, I thought it was leather but alas, turns out to be a plastic alternative (I believe it to be polyethylene). Anyway, when I wear the jacket, it is quite squeaky, especially whenever I move my arms or wear a backpack. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know of anything I could put on the jacket to prevent this occurring - some sort of coating rather than actual modifications would be preferable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2089" LastActivityDate="2020-02-17T08:23:21.637" Title="How to stop a faux leather jacket from squeaking?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15519" CreationDate="2017-03-30T18:06:10.387" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's a small cut in the webbing the most important thing is, to keep the wound moist and pliable, so the stretching doesn't crack it open all the time. This is what keeps the wound from healing properly. Also you want to keep any infection at bay as this slows healing and is also plain annoying at a place like that. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best solution I know of isn't really a life hack but plain antiseptic first aid cream. This will tick both boxes. You want to use lots of it and regularly: you never want to allow the wound to dry out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the first days, if your work allows it, you may want to wear a simple bandage and wound pad, as plasters are impractical at this place. This will hold the cream in place, prevent further drying out and protect from dirt. So you won't have to remember to apply cream all the time and you won't get any cream on everything you grab.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wear gloves for washing dishes etc. For heavy manual labour wrap electric insulation tape over the bandage and wear gloves. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At night you want to take the bandage off to allow air to the wound. The cream should keep the wound sufficiently moist until morning. If it doesn't, just keep the bandage over night. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do all this while the wound is wetting, but stop once it is closed over. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However if the skin is gaping open when you stretch it, you should have a doctor stitch you up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastActivityDate="2017-03-30T18:06:10.387" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15528" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15394" CreationDate="2017-03-31T23:27:49.240" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Normally water supplies are installed underground in a frost proof fashion, so they don't ice up even when there is no flow. This means that the water out of the tap should have a temperature a few degree above 0 Celsius, even in winter. I assume this applies to your water supply too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My concern is the connection from your tap to the sprinkler on the field. If this is installed above ground or is just a free running garden hose,  the water may well cool down enough that it is close to freezing at the nozzle of your sprinkler. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My suggestion would be to apply some form of insulation to any such supply line. Raking loose soil or leave mould onto any pipe directly on the ground would be a good and cheap first attempt to prove the case and might make already enough of a difference to reduce or even stop the icing altogether. &lt;a href=&quot;http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/using_sprinklers_to_protect_plants_from_spring_freezes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;The sprinkling against frost damage is not feasible at very low temperatures anyway.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you got a lot of uninsulated pipe that is not on the ground, par example vertical lines to overhead sprinklers, you could use bubble wrap to add some further insulation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also agree with the other answers on protecting the spring with some form of cover, as has been done with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naandanjain.com/products/sprinklers/overhead-sprinklers/233b/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this sprinkler head, that is specifically build for frost sprinkling&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastActivityDate="2017-03-31T23:27:49.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15529" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15531" CreationDate="2017-04-01T04:34:10.687" Score="9" ViewCount="10664" Body="&lt;p&gt;A 25kg/50lb bag of rice comes sealed with a string stitched along the opening. Short of cutting each stitch, is there an easier way of opening a bag of rice. I know there is a trick to untying a stitch and then it simply becomes a matter of pulling the string and it satisfying unstitches itself. Can some give a quick tip on how to do this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20327" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:15:07.380" Title="How to open a bag of rice sealed with string" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15530" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15532" CreationDate="2017-04-01T05:16:30.127" Score="0" ViewCount="235" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm in a competition where the race number is written on the back of my hand. Afterwards, with hard scrubbing and soap the marks are eventually removed, but not until my skin is rubbed raw. Is there another way of removing sharpie marks without hard rubbing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20327" LastActivityDate="2017-04-02T17:08:14.013" Title="Removing sharpie marks from skin" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15531" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15529" CreationDate="2017-04-01T05:34:24.597" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a &quot;right&quot; and a &quot;wrong&quot; side to start. Note that the seam is typically made with one string, which is exactly the reason it's so easy to unravel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Look at the side with the &lt;em&gt;loops&lt;/em&gt;. You'll notice the loops kind of &quot;pointing&quot; to one side. This is the side where you'll have to pull. In this case, to the left: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TjGvQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TjGvQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, look at the end of the string. Usually, there is &lt;em&gt;no unravelling loop yet&lt;/em&gt; - which makes sense, considering the bags need to be shipped and handeled and should not open by accident. It's a bit hard to see, white on white, but here the end of the string keeps the last loop from unravelling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/L2aYS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/L2aYSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to push/pull the end of the string through the last loop and you'll get a &quot;free loop&quot;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/o2T7K.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/o2T7Km.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pull, and the bag opens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, if you have trouble finding the right way to fiddle the end loose, you can also snip the string right at the end of the bag (again: the loops show you the correct side), freeing the last loop. Then pull &lt;em&gt;from the back side, where there is only one string visible&lt;/em&gt;. Note the &quot;free&quot; loop at the edge of the bag:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S8YkZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S8YkZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:15:07.380" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:15:07.380" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15530" CreationDate="2017-04-01T09:46:07.143" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before you go to the event, make sure you use hand cream (or if not available, any cream meant to use on the skin) and allow it to be taken in by the skin completely before written on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the event, normally wash your hands with soap and the marker should get off easier. If it is not enough, apply cream again and scrape it off as soon as it gets some ink in it. In very bad cases you may have to use much more cream than usual, but if the skin was prepared you should get the ink of fast enough.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you prefer you can also use oil to remove the marker, food quality or to be used for babies by preference for your health but any oil will do if your skin was prepared before the marker went on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This also works for printing inks and bicycle chain grease, so likely for most sources of dirty hands.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;But at work I do use a garage soap like &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swarfega&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Swarfega&lt;/a&gt; if a different local brand, as @Tetsujin mentioned in a comment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-04-01T09:46:07.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15533" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-01T18:59:22.707" Score="12" ViewCount="46614" Body="&lt;p&gt;Little bit of context&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've always lived in a house. The same goes for my girlfriend. Now we moved together, but we are living in an apartment. We are not used to some of the noises/closeness that people living in that kind of buildings face.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &quot;problem&quot; is that sometimes during sex, the bed moves a lot. We live in a 7th floor, and while we found hot that the bed moves, we are worried that noises caused by the bed being dragged during the act could bother people living in the 6th floor, specially those whose apartment is exactly below ours. We are not used to living in an apartment so we are not sure about this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bed's type is sommier, and has 5 legs (I believe that's the correct term), one in each corner and one in the center&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something like this&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sZIAw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sZIAwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I add/use to prevent movement, or better, if there's any movement, to prevent noises/vibration caused by dragging?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not completely sure if this is the right place to ask.&#xA;Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7292" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:12:00.817" LastActivityDate="2018-01-08T21:45:49.503" Title="How to prevent bed movement's noises when having sex?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;sex&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15533" CreationDate="2017-04-01T19:27:43.870" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The product for this is stick-on pads of felt or rubber under each leg.&#xA;For an improvised solution, lay a carpet or mats/wads of any somewhat soft material under each leg (a tightly folded burlap sack under each leg would work).&#xA;Other approaches that can be combined with padding the legs are:&#xA;Increasing the mass of the bed itself (this increases friction and inertia), and reducing the horizontal components of your combined centre-of-mass velocity (this reduces sideways forces on the bed).&#xA;Also, do not touch the wall, any force on the wall results in an equal and opposite force on the bed, resulting in dragging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the bed also rocks (the ends of the legs are not coplanar), the legs need to be adjusted or propped with objects of differing thickness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2017-04-01T19:27:43.870" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15535" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15530" CreationDate="2017-04-01T19:32:28.047" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use rubbing alcohol combined with scrubbing and soap. This gets it off faster.&#xA;If nothing else helps, use nail-polish remover (also known as acetone) and wash it off with soap and water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2017-04-01T19:32:28.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15536" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5817" CreationDate="2017-04-02T08:34:01.943" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my country (the Netherlands) the traditional method was an &lt;a href=&quot;https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleumstel&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;oil burner&lt;/a&gt;. The kind that use wicks like oil lamps but a few together or one wide one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could not find an English translation, so maybe they were less widely used, it might also be that I just used the wrong words to look for them.&#xA;When they used to be used where you live you may find them in trift/charity shops, and in the houses of older relatives.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On my kitchen stove I can use a heavy pan with a lid and the lowest setting of the smallest burner.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I also have en electric slow cooker, which I use at times.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Depending on how you use your 'slow cooker' you could use the oven, I usually add the things cold and let it warm slowly. Next I only look in to see there is enough liquid in it. That you can easily do in an oven.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-04-02T08:34:01.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15537" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15533" CreationDate="2017-04-02T09:12:41.717" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of ordinary bed, you can buy and use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean_bag&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;beanbag&lt;/a&gt; bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Such  a bed won't make any noises or squeaks as far as I can tell, though just from common sense, not personal experience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example for such a bed:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pPjNJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pPjNJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;bean bed&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also beanbag sofas that turn into a bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:11:44.533" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:11:44.533" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15539" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-02T14:30:16.237" Score="4" ViewCount="3641" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a feather lampshade, it's shaped like a ball and it hangs from my ceiling. Problem is that it has gathered dust and is no longer white. How do I remove the dust?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20338" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2019-02-03T19:12:45.557" LastActivityDate="2019-02-03T19:12:45.557" Title="How do I remove dust from feather lampshade?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15530" CreationDate="2017-04-02T17:08:14.013" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The other two answers are very good. I also want to comment that permanent marker will vanish within a few days of normal hand washing.  The ink only colors the outer layer of skin (epidermis), which constantly sloughs off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(The OP did not mention removing the ink &lt;strong&gt;immediately&lt;/strong&gt;.  It's natural to infer that from the question, but it's not actually part of the question.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-04-02T17:08:14.013" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15542" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15545" CreationDate="2017-04-03T10:32:10.590" Score="2" ViewCount="2400" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have frozen ice cream in my freezer, but I need to defrost the freezer now, so how do I keep the ice cream frozen during that time? How can I prevent it from melting and spilling out from the box?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19573" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-04-03T14:45:37.853" LastActivityDate="2017-04-06T13:16:58.557" Title="How to keep ice cream frozen when defrosting freezer?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15542" CreationDate="2017-04-03T12:06:45.570" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the ice cream in a small insulated cooler with a small block of dry ice (available at many supermarkets, near the regular ice).  That will keep the ice cream solid while the freezer defrosts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-04-03T12:06:45.570" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15544" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15542" CreationDate="2017-04-03T12:35:02.497" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Defrost the refrigerator when it is below freezing outside.  Keep the ice cream outside in the shade during this time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hopefully you live in a climate where sub-zero temperatures are common.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2017-04-03T12:35:02.497" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15545" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15542" CreationDate="2017-04-03T15:13:23.980" Score="3" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The day before you want to defrost, freeze a few trays of ice cubes. Anything else that's frozen works too. The idea is to get a large mass of cold material in the box, that way it takes longer to warm up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;On the day, place the ice cream in a box with the ice cubes. Use an insulated cooler if you have one, or wrap a few layers of bubble wrap (or other insulating material) around an ordinary plastic or cardboard box. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Defrost the freezer quickly: pour warm water on the ice to thaw it. This helps you finish the defrosting and cleaning before your ice cream thaws. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2017-04-05T08:05:39.823" LastActivityDate="2017-04-05T08:05:39.823" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15533" CreationDate="2017-04-04T09:09:12.963" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use some &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/furniture-pads/b?node=2380874011&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;stick-on&lt;/a&gt; for the bed and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/door-stops/b?node=1069196&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;door-stopper&lt;/a&gt; for the door problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20350" LastActivityDate="2017-04-04T09:09:12.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15539" CreationDate="2017-04-05T00:48:55.350" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Blow the dust off with a hair dryer set on coolest setting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20369" LastActivityDate="2017-04-05T00:48:55.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15550" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15407" CreationDate="2017-04-05T01:07:56.830" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hung a decor fabric curtain with a white polyester white curtain as a liner and sewed a row of white buttons along the bottom of just the white liner. Works well for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20369" LastActivityDate="2017-04-05T01:07:56.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15553" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-05T17:56:56.330" Score="1" ViewCount="485" Body="&lt;p&gt;Plastic &quot;collar stays&quot; are supposed to be removed from men's shirts when they are being washed and dried. I've been keeping mine in a small plastic bag on a closet shelf above my dress shirts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gtcXO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gtcXOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;bag with collar stays&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bag keeps them contained, and I can see them, and they are near my dress shirts, but as we lifehackers like to say, &quot;There's gotta be a better way.&quot;  Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:09:09.233" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T20:08:12.523" Title="How can you store leftover collar stays (&quot;bones&quot;)?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15553" CreationDate="2017-04-05T18:13:12.277" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to keep them in an empty pill bottle.  Put a masking tape label on it, with &quot;collar stays&quot; or similar, and keep it in your sock drawer.  Then try to establish the habit of pulling out your stays when you take off a shirt, so they don't get lost in the laundry, and storing them in the bottle so you know where to find them when you put on a shirt that needs them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-04-05T18:13:12.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15555" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15567" CreationDate="2017-04-06T11:24:08.883" Score="5" ViewCount="514" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a project at school, a room where you can change the smell easily (in order to make you feel like you were on a mountain, in the city, or in a stable), I need some material which &quot;stores&quot; smell the best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If any of you also have an idea how I can change the smell in a room the easiest way, that would also be good! (I thought of wool (with the smell) which gets blown from behind with a fan to &quot;blow the smell&quot; into the room.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20381" LastEditorUserId="4088" LastEditDate="2017-07-25T18:05:26.100" LastActivityDate="2017-07-25T18:05:26.100" Title="How can I store a specific smell the easiest way?" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15556" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15555" CreationDate="2017-04-06T13:14:10.363" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Probably the faster way to distribute a smell into a room is to vaporize it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Easiest I think, is to try to store it as a liquid and heat it, when needed to create gas out of it. Blow the gas though the room using a fan or hair dryer(extra heat) or something. Maye the room air-tight as possible (but think of oxygen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cool project, by the way&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2017-04-06T13:14:10.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15542" CreationDate="2017-04-06T13:16:58.557" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ask your neighbors if they have some spare room in their freezer... &#xA;The simplest answer.. i'm sure!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2017-04-06T13:16:58.557" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15558" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15555" CreationDate="2017-04-06T14:41:41.557" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something like this was done for the Odorama version of the John Waters movie &lt;em&gt;Polyester&lt;/em&gt; and few a (very) few others under the name &quot;Smell-o-Vision&quot;: the movies used a card distributed to viewers with their tickets, which contained several small &quot;scratch and sniff&quot; patches, with cue panels on the screen to tell viewers when to scratch and sniff a particular panel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This worked surprisingly well (I've seen &lt;em&gt;Polyester&lt;/em&gt; in this form), but the scratch and sniff panels aren't easy to obtain or produce (they use microencapsulated liquids to provide the odors).  Something similar could be done with small vials of liquid scent, closed by mechanically or manually operated stoppers, mounted in front of a fan blowing into the room.  On cue for a particular scent, open the matching vial, and &lt;em&gt;voila&lt;/em&gt;, everyone in the room smells what they're supposed to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clear the scents before the next one, a combination of exhaust fan and a &quot;neutral&quot; scent like various commercial scent maskers could be used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-04-06T14:41:41.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15529" CreationDate="2017-04-06T19:52:42.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Looks like this is probably one good way of doing it.  However, I just take a pair of scissors and cut off the top, string and all --- still end up with an open end except it's a wee bit shorter, which doesn't seem significant enough to make a functional difference in pouring out the rice.  Was your question how to get the bag open, or was it confined to undoing the string?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-04-06T19:52:42.690" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15560" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-07T12:56:11.053" Score="0" ViewCount="323" Body="&lt;p&gt;Can someone suggest a good technique that is &lt;em&gt;as simple to remember as possible&lt;/em&gt; but can help one remember a set of passwords for different sites? I don't want to have to spend too much time mentally decoding the password from some scheme.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, it should be possible for me to let others know some of the passwords, without enabling them to guess the others (even if they happen to visit this very page).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am willing to change my current passwords for the same, but I'd obviously prefer if your scheme allows me to select a word/phrase I would personally remember, as part of the password.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: I do not want to use a password manager because:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I can't just tell someone the password to some account, I have to take the trouble of finding it, noting it down, and then passing it on. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I won't be surprised if the software fails to work on some device, in which case I'll have to manually fill in complicated passwords. The idea of using passwords I can't even remember doesn't feel like a good one personally, maybe that's just a trust issue. I don't want to have to depend on some software remaining free and competent while it stores all my unknown passwords.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20390" LastEditorUserId="20390" LastEditDate="2017-04-08T11:04:55.547" LastActivityDate="2017-04-08T15:40:34.537" Title="How to create unique, strong yet easy-to-remember passwords" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="9" ClosedDate="2017-04-13T10:00:54.323" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15562" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15560" CreationDate="2017-04-07T14:35:59.880" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Having a secure password isn't that hard actually! You just need a long password. Note -- Long does not have to mean complicated. Imagine you can make a password containing only characters of the english alphabet in lower case, A longer password can still take multiple times the lifetime of the universe to crack using current technology. The reason for this is that as you increase the length of the password, you increase the number of possible guesses a user has to make before they find yours. For example, see how the number of possible passwords increases below&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 Char  -- 26 possible password (26)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;2 Chars -- 26&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt; possible passwords (676)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;3 Chars -- 26&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; possible passwords (17576)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;4 Chars -- 26&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt; possible passwords (456976)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;5 Chars -- 26&lt;sup&gt;5&lt;/sup&gt; possible passwords (11881376)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;6 Chars -- 26&lt;sup&gt;6&lt;/sup&gt; possible passwords (308915776)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This of course should be understood in context -- Guessing 300 million passwords for a human would be prohibitively impossible. Ain't nobody got time fo' dat. That said, In about 15 minutes, I could program my computer to guess a few thousand passwords a second and have it cracked in a month. If I just add one more letter to that, it would take 26 months. Add a few more letters to that it would take a longer time than I care to calculate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As Always, Relevant XKCD &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/936:_Password_Strength&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Further Reading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/936:_Password_Strength&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hHbQf.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastEditorUserId="1419" LastEditDate="2017-04-07T15:24:20.450" LastActivityDate="2017-04-07T15:24:20.450" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15563" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15560" CreationDate="2017-04-07T18:17:27.030" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I thought up how to remember my bank password by making it one in a series which is not easy to find for others but works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use an other series of words but have used this one for an explanation before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A series of two words and one or more numbers.&#xA;Word one, name of a tree, word two fruit of a different tree.&#xA;Number, the one that I associate with the tree or fruit, often because of a sound in the word that reminds me of that number or because of that number being related to either the tree or the fruit. Like the number of my grandparents house with the tree the street was named for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make it easy to remember for you, the words can/should be associated with the subject of the site you need the password for.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;So a computer parts site can use passwords build out of computer parts.&#xA;Your bank site can be kinds of money or words you associate with banking or money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What makes this work is that they are words and numbers you associate with the site or the activity you do on the site. But you use words which are at least one step away from the site and you can change them (as some sites require) to the next one in your personal list.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;So going back to the trees, if in your mind you always start with apples, followed by oranges, mangos and grapes in that order, you can easily remember which is the next in the list.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need passworths to alike sites or bank cards or whatevers, sit down and look for details that stand out for you. Like colours or main features in the print/design. Even better if the sign in screen stands out for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-04-08T15:40:34.537" LastActivityDate="2017-04-08T15:40:34.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15560" CreationDate="2017-04-07T21:08:56.773" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just came up with a fun option, because I like thinking about stuff like this.  You could decide on a word that starts with each letter of the alphabet.  Make each word meaningful to you. Then, for each website, take the first 2 or 3 letters of the website name, and use your words that correspond with those 2-3 letters for the password for that site.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, let's say you will use the first 2 letters of a website.  The password for Twitter would be made up of the word you picked for &quot;t&quot; and the word you picked for &quot;w&quot;.  If you picked &quot;teeth&quot; and &quot;walrus&quot;, the password for that site would be &quot;TeethWalrus&quot;.  The password for your Google account could be &quot;GlowingOrange&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a bunch of variations you could do to make it harder to guess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Capitalize the first and last letters:  &quot;TeethwalruS&quot; and &quot;GlowingorangE&quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Figure out how many letters are in each of the words, and add that number after each word:  &quot;Teeth5walruS6&quot; and &quot;Glowing7orangE6&quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After the first word, add the number of letters in that word.  After the second word, press SHIFT before typing the number.  &quot;Teeth5walruS^&quot; and &quot;Glowing7orangE%&quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Instead of using the first and second letter of the websites, use the second and third letter of the website.  That would mean the words for Twitter would be &quot;w&quot; and &quot;i&quot;, maybe &quot;Walrus&quot; + &quot;Itch&quot;, and the words for Google would be &quot;o&quot; and &quot;o&quot;, so &quot;Orange&quot; and &quot;Orange&quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the first and third letters of the website name.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the second and fourth letters.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Capitalize the second-to-last letter.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would all rely on coming up with a word for each letter of the alphabet that you would remember, and then coming up with a pattern that you always use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-04-07T23:17:45.120" LastActivityDate="2017-04-07T23:17:45.120" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15565" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15560" CreationDate="2017-04-08T09:43:53.373" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem with passwords is that as soon as you have a lot, you will forget which was which, even if you have a scheme for remembering them&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let's imagine you have three credit cards &amp;amp; need to come up with some mnemonic to recall which password is for which account.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;MoneyDollar$Exch4nge might be a good fit for one of them... but which one?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Am3xMyCard - OK, so we've put the name of the institution in there to give us a hint... but now we're giving clues as to how we name for each site.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;GloopyOpaque might work to remember the first two characters of the site name, but you now have to either remember all 26 words &amp;amp; the pattern involved in applying them... or write them down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;staple horse batter.. ermm.. horse staple right... correct horse... ermm... staples office supplies... battery stable hors... I give up&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only sensible way to do it is to use a password manager.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You come up with a single difficult password to open it &amp;amp; the rest is remembered for you.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You keep copies of the database elsewhere, encrypted.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You encrypt your boot drive, also keeping an encrypted backup elsewhere - and maintain it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You let the computer pick a password for each site - computers can make up hideously complex passwords... and remember them, so you don't have to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-04-08T09:43:53.373" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15566" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6575" CreationDate="2017-04-08T14:42:54.900" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do this every summer multiple times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using wood as ramp, is probably the only lifting alternative.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I purchased an electric mower with a cord, and it is much lighter than a gas engine solution.  Then you don't have to mix oil, gas, change spark plugs or etc.  Just get a 100' cord and your done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some cars have a back seat that goes down, and allows access to the trunk.&#xA;I put the back seat down, and then put the handle in first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then the trunk closes easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should just buy a second lawn mower, and leave it at their house.  You only have to move it once, and the cost is trivial compare to carting it around.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some stores offer delivery, if not order it online, and fedex, ups, or etc will gladly deliver it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20399" LastEditorUserId="20399" LastEditDate="2017-04-08T15:46:03.673" LastActivityDate="2017-04-08T15:46:03.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15567" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15555" CreationDate="2017-04-08T23:07:18.957" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Smells are (sometimes complex) mixtures of chemicals, but I don't know anything about chemistry and don't have much advice there. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, in general, your approach could be to try and find various combinations of things that smell &lt;em&gt;like&lt;/em&gt; what you're looking for, possibly through experimenting. In some cases you might even be able to use the item itself. This is assuming you can't find a way to &lt;em&gt;store&lt;/em&gt; smells (maybe somebody else will have an answer for that). For example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes you may be able to get the actual item that smells. If you can find a container that allows air to pass through but not the material itself you can put a fan behind it. For example, put a bunch of grass clippings in a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=fine%20mesh%20bag&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fine mesh bag&lt;/a&gt; (examples: strainer bags, filter bags, wrapped in cheesecloth, etc., or take a trip to the local fabric shop and see if there's a fine mesh fabric  you can use). To enhance the smell:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Consider crushing, grinding, smashing, etc. the material, if applicable. For example, finely chop the grass, or use a mortar and pestle, or crush a bag of it under a rolling pin or something (or heck, run it over with a car), etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Store it in an airtight bag until you're actually ready to use it, to preserve the odors as long as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In certain cases, such as if the item is a liquid, you may be able to boil it on the spot with a portable stove. For these types of materials you either wouldn't want a fan (let it fill up the room), or put the fan in a location that isn't going to interfere with the boiling. (Btw, if you're fortunate enough to have access to a good portable induction cooktop, nothing will beat that in terms of safety, convenience, and efficiency). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The thing I think you might have the most luck with is: Incenses, oils, and scented candles. If you have an incense or candle shop around, go check it out. All of these are very convenient to use, good at dissipating smells into the air, and most usefully, a lot of candles especially are already formulated to emulate certain smells. Incense is generally very cheap, candles unfortunately can get a little pricey sometimes. You'll want to experiment, possibly with &lt;em&gt;combinations&lt;/em&gt;, to make sure the smell is accurate and also not &lt;em&gt;too&lt;/em&gt; &quot;fake&quot; smelling or cloying (unless that's your goal). In this case a tiny fan (especially with incense) can help distribute the smell more quickly.  Anecdotally, I've found that one of the biggest triggers for thinking a smell is fake is if the smell is too &lt;em&gt;strong&lt;/em&gt;, so you may have to come up with a way to control its distribution, for example by venting in fresh air to dilute the smell, or by lighting a candle only for a short while, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for experiments, watch out for &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olfactory_fatigue&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;olfactory fatigue&lt;/a&gt; during testing, as well as drying out your sinuses. Also, you might want to have another person or two give you their opinions. Others' opinions can be valuable here. I'd structure any tests with other people by stating what &lt;em&gt;environment&lt;/em&gt; they should imagine themselves in (or just setting it up around them) then asking them what they smell. For example: &quot;You are in a cave in the middle of a forest, it is slightly humid, cool, and dark, you hear the sound of a stream bubbling nearby and the wind whistling past the entrance. Describe what you smell.&quot; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you just say &quot;Hey does this smell like grass?&quot; you run the risk of severely biasing their response. If you just say &quot;What does this smell like?&quot; you may get some strange results as smells can get weird with no context. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hopefully this gives you some good starting ideas, or is at least somewhat helpful. Sounds like an interesting project. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4658" LastEditorUserId="4658" LastEditDate="2017-04-19T14:46:51.283" LastActivityDate="2017-04-19T14:46:51.283" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15570" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14012" CreationDate="2017-04-09T20:39:33.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Having had an upstairs neighbour who worked shifts and relaxed and did housework later on (often after midnight), I can feel with the OP.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have always found it much easier on myself to talk with said neighbour than to turn on the music loud and get in trouble with several others in the same block.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not all people are willing to mend their ways, but then you can still use the methods mentioned in the other answers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-04-09T20:39:33.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15571" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-10T03:33:39.577" Score="1" ViewCount="2238" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use Bormioli Rocco glass bottles to store water and fruit juice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with the juice bottles is that pulp residues dries on the inside of the bottle. How can I clean the bottles?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried CLR (calcium lime rust) remover which is basically a powerful acid and that does not work. Suggestions like &amp;quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tipnut.com/how-to-clean-the-inside-of-bottles/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;put rice in the bottle&lt;/a&gt;&amp;quot; and stuff like that are useless. I mean I have tried ACID ok and the stuff is not coming off. Maybe I need to try raw lye? My concern with using an alkaline chemical like lye (sodium hydroxide) is that it might dissolve the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have considered trying &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piranha_solution&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;piranha solution&lt;/a&gt;, a powerful and dangerous mixture used by organic chemists to clean glassware, but it requires access to sulfuric acid and highly concentrated hydrogren peroxide which are difficult to get.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFO&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I notice a lot of the &amp;quot;answers&amp;quot; seem to assume a brush can be used and obviously have no experience with this kind of bottle. Brushes cannot reach into many areas of this kind of bottles, so saying use a brush is not helpful. If I could use a brush, obviously I would not be asking the question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastEditorUserId="5292" LastEditDate="2021-02-06T16:22:17.923" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T04:43:40.060" Title="Clean inside of bottle (fruit juice)?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15572" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15571" CreationDate="2017-04-10T05:31:16.573" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A bottle brush and some baking soda works wonders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4349" LastActivityDate="2017-04-10T05:31:16.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15571" CreationDate="2017-04-10T14:11:54.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soaking the bottle overnight will make the pulp soft enough to scrub out easily. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just fill the bottle with water and leave it on the counter overnight, then clean it however you would normally. You can add a bit of dish soap to the water if it seems like the cleaning is going to be particularly stubborn, but the pulp should just wash out with little to no scrubbing at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-04-10T17:42:52.147" LastActivityDate="2017-04-10T17:42:52.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15574" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15533" CreationDate="2017-04-10T14:21:58.777" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well most of the sound is produced from wood-to-wood joint. Unscrew you bed apart, then use ordinary soap (use it dry) to rub it onto touching surfaces. Screw it back together tight, then screw her :) Should work for some time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20418" LastActivityDate="2017-04-10T14:21:58.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15578" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15533" CreationDate="2017-04-10T18:59:39.363" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubber furniture cups like these &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/p/Shepherd-1-1-2-in-Brown-Smooth-Rubber-Furniture-Cups-4-per-Pack-89075/100128991?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CTHD%7Cgoogle%7C&amp;amp;mid=sXHAZG02o%7Cdt_mtid_8903tb925190_pcrid_111414437105_pkw__pmt__product_100128991_slid_&amp;amp;gclid=CKas3rTHmtMCFYKKswodyY4Dtw!&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;rubber furniture cups&lt;/a&gt;. We have the square ones for our bed which solved the problem for us! :) I like them a lot and they really work well on hard flooring. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kq2J8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;SHEPHERD RUBBER furniture cups&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20422" LastEditorUserId="20422" LastEditDate="2017-04-19T21:45:07.790" LastActivityDate="2017-04-19T21:45:07.790" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15579" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10739" CreationDate="2017-04-10T20:57:02.853" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leader brand screen wipes. (Amazon) Or , wipe liquid soap on inside of goggles. wait 10-12 min. clean. These are two ways hockey players keep visors fog/scratch free. Not sure, google No-Fog.  spray for clear plastics&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20425" LastActivityDate="2017-04-10T20:57:02.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15581" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15571" CreationDate="2017-04-11T14:03:33.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a tea spoon of liquid detergent in the bottle, add a cup or two of hot water, and shake it to mix the water and detergent well. Then fill it up to the top with hot water and let soak for one hour, or two. Passed this time scrub with a bottle brush using the same liquid that was inside the bottle, discard it and rinse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The heat makes the mixture of soap and water stronger. Don't use hard chemicals, you are risking poisoning yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to use boiling water (I prefer), add it slowly to avoid breaking the bottle in case it be cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15487" LastActivityDate="2017-04-11T14:03:33.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15583" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15585" CreationDate="2017-04-12T18:20:53.510" Score="4" ViewCount="919" Body="&lt;p&gt;My son will be required to carry a micro SD card back and forth to ninth grade next year.  What can we put it in so it doesn't get lost or damaged?  (Extra challenge: He has ADHD.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a flash drive, we bought one with a little hole on one end.  We put a simple, sturdy key ring through the hole, and attached it to a lanyard.  That worked well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5433" LastActivityDate="2017-04-19T03:13:24.237" Title="How to carry *one* SD card in a crowded knapsack without losing it?" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15584" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15583" CreationDate="2017-04-12T18:26:10.327" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a case which is big enough not to get lost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get small cases which are pretty much waterproof and you can often put a keyring through the case, so you can attach it to the lanyard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I googled SD card case, and found a lot of pictures, (but all on commercial sites.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-04-12T18:26:10.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15585" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15583" CreationDate="2017-04-12T19:19:57.890" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If he carries a smart phone or tablet, that makes a fine place to install the Micro SD when it's not being used to transfer data to or from the school.  He's a good bit less likely to lose such a device than something smaller than a postage stamp, and he can actually &lt;em&gt;use&lt;/em&gt; (some of) the information on the Micro SD while he's carrying it (say, on a school bus).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-04-12T19:19:57.890" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15586" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15583" CreationDate="2017-04-13T00:14:32.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A case for the sd card could solve the problem (as Willeke suggested), but would require keeping track of it while using the sd card and putting the card back in each time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keeping it permanently plugged into the computer could work (as Zeiss Ikon suggested), but would require the laptop to have the proper port, and may fall out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now for my solution, use a device like this (not necessary the same brand):&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rhEDk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rhEDk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A small rubber band tightly wrapped around could help hold the card.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is not very clear from the image, but it has a loop in the end to which a string can be attached. The device is called a &quot;USB 2.0 SD/MMC Memory Card Reader&quot;, and the web page I found it on is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-usb-2-0-sd-mmc-memory-card-reader-black/3602009.p?skuId=3602009&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-usb-2-0-sd-mmc-memory-card-reader-black/3602009.p?skuId=3602009&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastEditorUserId="5433" LastEditDate="2017-04-19T03:13:24.237" LastActivityDate="2017-04-19T03:13:24.237" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15587" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15583" CreationDate="2017-04-13T03:03:15.233" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not a lifehack as such, but they do sell cases for sd cards which attach to your key ring or lanyards. This will both protect the sd card, and if keys are attached make it easier to keep track of. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Edit:&lt;/em&gt; We're not supposed to advertise specific cases, but here is a Google search returning multiple cases: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.no/search?q=micro%20sd%20keychain%20case&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;micro sd keychain case&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2017-04-13T10:29:41.177" LastActivityDate="2017-04-13T10:29:41.177" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15588" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15571" CreationDate="2017-04-13T05:09:57.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The problem with the juice bottles is that pulp residues &lt;strong&gt;dries&lt;/strong&gt; on the inside of the bottle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's your problem: once the pulp dries, it becomes work to clean it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The easiest solution would be to wash your bottle right after use, a bottle brush helps getting the particles out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If for some reason you can't wash it immediately:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Assuming you stoppered / closed your bottle while there was juice in it, you can simply close it again after pouring the juice out and keep the pulp from caking on. Adding a splash of water (if possible) helps, too. Then once you are home, clean as usual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2017-04-13T05:09:57.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15589" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2017-04-13T08:28:23.253" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well i have been through the same situation but I spilled like half litre of cooking oil and my mom was about to come in home in half and hour so what did I do... First thing I did was to go to Google then I read what suggestions were given here but I had no item like napkin or bread in my house so I poured baking soda all over the oil then waited around 10 mins i found some old clothes and mopped the oil but still there was a little bit of oil on the floor so I get my Washing powder poured it on left oil took a brush brushed that floor and mopped it that's it last thing is to do is to switch on the fan or exhaust fan in kitchen and voilà it's done :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20449" LastActivityDate="2017-04-13T08:28:23.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15590" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15533" CreationDate="2017-04-13T11:50:54.133" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sounds from beds moving, whatever cause, seems to stem from three different &lt;em&gt;internal&lt;/em&gt; sources and one &lt;em&gt;external&lt;/em&gt; source:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The legs&lt;/strong&gt; – This can be solved by having pads under the legs of either rubber, some soft substance. Plenty options exists at any furniture shop&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wood joints&lt;/strong&gt; – If there are wood touching wood, when moved these will screech. Some common options to avoid this are to glue pieces together (not always viable for a bed), add something between the joist (like a fabric or thin rubber sheets) or tightening the screws. The latter will usually only postpone the isssue&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mattress vs frame&lt;/strong&gt; – In the older beds with planks across the bottom, or in newer beds (like the sommier beds) with the entire mattress resting upon a frame (or on hinges), there could be sound generated between the mattress and the frame. To avoid this sound the solution is still to add something inbetween the two elements making the sound. Maybe you could add a rubber adhesive/band on top of the bottom frame, if this is making the sound?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bed touching walls&lt;/strong&gt; – As mentioned elsewhere, if the beds bounces into walls, dressers, or other furniture this sound might propagate to the building structure. In this case, simply move the bed further away.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, you need to locate the source of the sound and address it specifically. And yes, the sound from bed activities in apartments can be heard through floors (or building structure). I've been hearing in it in some of the apartments I've lived in, and it does create an awkward tension when meeting the tenants later on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The amount of sound carrying through varies greatly though, depending on what kind of building and age and other factors, so trying to devise some test to discover what carries through could be worth indulging into. Not sure if one of you can visit the neighbor underneath, and the other can &quot;clean the aparment&quot; and jump in the bed, move the bed, and so on, whilst you are listening to hear any of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2017-04-13T11:50:54.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15591" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6506" CreationDate="2017-04-13T14:09:05.190" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;OK, you all have no clue about how to do this. &#xA;Get a blunt plastic object, like the base of lighter (I can guarantee that that will work) and then place it against the outside edge of the scored tab (bit that pops down) and then rub back and forth while applying medium  pressure. The tab will burst open (be warned, it makes one hell of a bang). The drink remains carbonated and won't fizz over. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20453" LastActivityDate="2017-04-13T14:09:05.190" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15592" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15571" CreationDate="2017-04-13T17:44:28.770" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put some fine gravel in the bottle with a few ounces of soapy water.  Then put the top on and shake the bottle for a few minutes --- the gravel scrapes away the accumulated guck.  Rinse well and use.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-04-13T17:44:28.770" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15593" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15521" CreationDate="2017-04-14T02:00:51.877" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try sprinkling baby powder on the jacket, and then wiping with a wet cloth. Try to find unscented powder to prevent the smell!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20460" LastActivityDate="2017-04-14T02:00:51.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15594" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14301" CreationDate="2017-04-14T12:37:23.733" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spare laptop batteries, and maybe looking into caravan/RV electricals like 12v TVs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.halfords.com/camping-leisure/caravan-motorhomes/electrical-power/halfords-leisure-battery-115-ah&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&quot;Leisure Batteries&quot;&lt;/a&gt; for example; higher Amp/hour batteries.  Coupled with battery chargers are real cheap (compared to inverters + batteries), and there should be ones out there that should charge close to that in less than a day for a decent price hopefully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you start looking into inverters, then prices can get silly real quick.  Trying to squeeze 120v-240v, at even 1 watt/hour, from a 12v battery probably wouldn't last too long. (12v at 1kW is 83.33 amps...)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user20447" LastActivityDate="2017-04-14T12:37:23.733" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15595" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15453" CreationDate="2017-04-14T12:50:28.553" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would recommend a dinner tray, or a piece of plywood if you have them spare.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, if you want to get creative, a wireless keyboard/mouse (&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00I5SW8MC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this maybe?&lt;/a&gt;), and plug the laptop into a TV (if there's VGA/HDMI/etc slots).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user20447" LastActivityDate="2017-04-14T12:50:28.553" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15596" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15583" CreationDate="2017-04-14T13:18:18.477" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have any contact lens case you can use that or I used to carry my sd card into an empty vapor-rub case as shown below.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0ieE8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0ieE8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;vaporub&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20463" LastActivityDate="2017-04-14T13:18:18.477" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15036" CreationDate="2017-04-14T13:18:36.610" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If they use a ratchet type of closing (like a hook/sheer that latches) there's a really good &quot;drinks can&quot; hack that you may be able to try similar to this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBOvt2VH5B0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to make a Simple Lock Shim&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit in response to Willeke's comment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The basic process involves cutting and shaping a thin, sturdy, sheet of metal (a shim); which can be obtained &lt;em&gt;&quot;carefully&quot;&lt;/em&gt; from cutting an aluminium drinks can, you can also buy shim from engineering suppliers/online; these are normally made of brass and may be too soft for some locks (the same with aluminium).  If you find these metals are too soft, try some steel shim instead.  Be aware, these metals aren't kind on ordinary scissors...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The premise is that you cut the shim to size, and then shape it accordingly so it can slide inside the opening between the bar that goes into where the locking mechanism is, and, the case that houses it.  With enough force (care with sharp edges), the shim slides between the &quot;bolt&quot;/&quot;sheer pin&quot; (sometimes a ball-bearing), that is part of the lock internals, and between the movable bar that allows you to open and close the lock around things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is much harder to describe than picture :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this works with those cuffs... I've never &quot;reverse engineered&quot; them before...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ty3zE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ty3zEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;MasterLock Street Cuffs&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also other items you can use to slide between the housing and the movable locking bar depending upon the type of lock you have.  Being unable to see the type or style of lock that's in the Questioners' post, I am unable to determine the best route to take.  However, ZipLock ties, (&lt;em&gt;plasticuffs&lt;/em&gt;), and old style handcuffs can be bypassed in a similar fashion by sliding something between the &quot;sheer&quot; and the ratchet-shaped surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some items include:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sparkplug shims (they are quite handy as they come in many thicknesses, however they may be destroyed when using them for something like this)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Padlock Shims - often sold in packs of several sizes from locksmiths, these can be reshaped fairly easily with a file and some wet or dry sand-paper; they can also be repurposed for different lock types&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Old-style metal sweet tins.  However they can be quite thick; although these could be thinned using wet or dry sand-paper and some elbow-grease.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other than that, I would recommend a &quot;Junior Hacksaw&quot;. or a &quot;mini-hacksaw&quot; like this pictured: &quot;Mini-Hacksaw&quot;&#xA;&lt;s&gt;(ok, apparently I need 10 rep to post more than two links!)&lt;/s&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;Thanks for the rep :) )&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cETsg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cETsg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Mini-Hacksaw&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And! Hold the lock as sturdy as possible with an adjustable wrench, like this one, you want all that arm energy going into the cut, not moving everything about :P : &quot;Adjustable Wrench&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/72Xzm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/72Xzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: I have been a hobby lock-picker for years.  The time and effort involved in sourcing picks and trying to learn without breaking a lock, or breaking/damaging a cheap pick (I use Southord), you might as well just hacksaw it off considering hacksaws are cheap in comparison.  Depends how much the cuffs were? but yes, time and effort, go for a hacksaw if it can't be shimmed...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user20447" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T11:34:57.053" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T11:34:57.053" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15598" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-15T04:03:04.123" Score="5" ViewCount="8149" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a new foam mattress and it smells. Apparently it needs to be aired out for several days. Is there anything I can do to speed up this process? I'm thinking temperature, humidity, fans, baking soda?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6463" LastActivityDate="2018-07-05T17:35:28.323" Title="How to get rid of new mattress smell?" Tags="&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15598" CreationDate="2017-04-15T10:11:19.267" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you said, using baking soda will help, but I´ll suggest to use it with &lt;em&gt;essential oil&lt;/em&gt; in addition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, if you still have the (plastic) bag the mattress was packaged in, put it back in the bag and insert a small box with baking soda, and add a few drops of essential oil (lavender or another aroma you like). If possible, put tape on the bag (to disallow air flow) and leave it like this about 6-8 hours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15790" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2017-04-15T17:31:20.210" LastActivityDate="2017-04-15T17:31:20.210" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15600" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15598" CreationDate="2017-04-15T16:52:14.003" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My mother always kept newly bought mattresses in the sun from morning to evening in an aerated region, and then repeated this for a week. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This probably reduce the smell of the matress. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20256" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2017-04-15T17:28:06.300" LastActivityDate="2017-04-15T17:28:06.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15601" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15598" CreationDate="2017-04-15T17:34:32.040" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coming from a place on earth where we can't leave stuff outside all the day due to the weather conditions, I would leave the mattress standing on the long side edge in a ventilated room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would maximize the surface area exposed to the air, which would help vent away the new mattress smell slightly faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2017-04-15T17:34:32.040" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15602" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14012" CreationDate="2017-04-15T18:05:52.873" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;This an ancient problem, and the solutions falls into various categories like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Stop the origin of the sound&lt;/em&gt; – Talk to the neighbour...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Block out the sound&lt;/em&gt; – Use ear plugs, noise canceling headphones, reinforce walls, building a (more or less) soundproof cubicle around your bed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Move further away from the sound&lt;/em&gt; – If possible, change the room you sleep in, to a room further away from the sound source&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Introduce intermediate sound&lt;/em&gt; – See below...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After being diagnosed with a mild variant of sleep apnea I received a CPAP (Continuous &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_airway_pressure&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Positive Airway Pressure&lt;/a&gt;) apparatus. This had the side effect of creating a little local noise which helped me eliminate other noise sources.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In other words, if neither of the other options above is able to help you, and none of the variants in &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/7200/sleeping-in-a-noisy-environment&quot;&gt;this thread&lt;/a&gt;, it could be an option to introduce an intermediate sound source in your bedroom. Kind of like white-noise, but really any sound raising the ambient sound level will make other sound vanish to some extent. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It'll require some getting used to, but when done you've trained yourself to sleeping in a noisier environment, and you'll benefit from it in other surroundings. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A last note related to ear plugs (or half ear plugs if they annoy you when sleeping), there are other alarms not relying on sound to awaken you. For example they could use vibration or light. But note, that most people will awaken from the local alarm even though accustomed to sleeping in a noisy environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2017-04-15T18:05:52.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15604" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15598" CreationDate="2017-04-16T02:30:52.463" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simples. Spray this on the mattress:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002J7VX4Y&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-AIR-101-16-Freshener-Eliminator/dp/B002J7VX4Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1492309817&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=new+car+smell&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now it will smell like new car smell, not new mattress smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20476" LastActivityDate="2017-04-16T02:30:52.463" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15453" CreationDate="2017-04-16T02:35:04.737" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way would be to superglue magnets (facing one way) to the bottom of your laptop. Then superglue magnets (facing the other way) to your thighs. So, when the laptop is positioned on your lap while in bed, it will magnetically levitate. As a bonus, the magnets will draw away heat from the bottom of the laptop because heat is conducted by iron molecules, and magnets cause iron molecules to be dispersed via reverse-polarity magnetic induction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20477" LastActivityDate="2017-04-16T02:35:04.737" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15606" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15521" CreationDate="2017-04-16T03:52:16.103" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you need is &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease?wprov=sfla1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;silicone gease&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Specially since baby powder may not be an option depending on the color of your jacket. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several products and very low cost alternatives that can be used &lt;em&gt;&quot;off label&quot;&lt;/em&gt; for his purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thermal paste&lt;/strong&gt; for your overclocked gaming rig: nothing but &lt;em&gt;silicone grease&lt;/em&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Seen that greasy thing they use for soldering? &lt;strong&gt;Soldering flux&lt;/strong&gt; is the some same stuff as the CPU thermal paste: &lt;em&gt;silicon grease&lt;/em&gt;. Borrow some from school's electronics lab. (You may find yourself suddenly very popular among the electronics enthusiast crowd, though ;) )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most pastes are odorless, although you can find scented &lt;em&gt;and even flavored!&lt;/em&gt; alternatives at your local mall's sex shop, where they sell the stuff as &lt;strong&gt;Silicon based lubricant&lt;/strong&gt; (it's the &lt;em&gt;non-water based&lt;/em&gt; lubricant that won't dissolve condoms) this is a good investment, I doubt any of it will go to waste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, you can find the stuff as &quot;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Rubber seal lubricant&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&quot; at the hardware store. Comes in two varieties: automotive (for door/window/sunroof rubber seals ) or residential: ( lubricant for rubber door seals).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A blob the roughly the size of a cashew should be more than plenty for coating the most squeaky parts of your jacket, and then some. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Slicon grease&lt;/em&gt; won't swell, corrode or dissolve your jacket as using petroleum jelly or some other Vaseline based ointments will do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;WD-40&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; would do the trick too as one of it's &lt;a href=&quot;https://wd40.com/uses-tips&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;many uses&lt;/a&gt; is as a rubber lubricant, but odor may be an issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20478" LastEditorUserId="20478" LastEditDate="2017-05-05T03:43:04.177" LastActivityDate="2017-05-05T03:43:04.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15607" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15377" CreationDate="2017-04-16T06:34:03.240" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A Mexican recipe for home made glue, probably the cheapest reversible and multipurpose solution to your problem: (&lt;em&gt;walls&lt;/em&gt; won't stop the peeping toms, but dirt cheap Mexican engrudo will!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Engrudo&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;A traditional recipe for a non-toxic,  biodegradable, DIY adhesive compound&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qa3Nd.jpg&quot; width=&quot;350&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Ingredients&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;100g&lt;/strong&gt; (~3.5oz) wheat or corn flour&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1 liter&lt;/strong&gt; (~1/4 G) of cold water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5 cc&lt;/strong&gt; (2 tsp) of vinegar (or 2 teaspoons)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Optional:&lt;/strong&gt; vegetable coloring of your choice.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Yields&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;About 1liter (1/4 Gallon) strong natural &lt;em&gt;methylcellulose&lt;/em&gt; paste adhesive, non-toxic if accidentally ingested.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Preparation&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a pot, dissolve some of the flour in a little water until there is no lumps. Add some more water, then more flour untill both ingredients are fully mixed with no lumps (if you try to do it all in one go, you'll get a lumpy mess)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bring the preparation to a low heat and stir with a wooden spoon. Continue stirring until it begins to boil, and at that point, remove from the heat. Let cool, add the vinegar and mix.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If desired, add a few drops of vegetable coloring of your choice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Without coloring, the end product will be an off-white tacky paste, (yellowish color approximating the hue of the flour used). When applied to glass, it will behave as a light diffusing, translucent coating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Handling, storage, shelf-lifetime, and safety.&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;For this project, probably the best result will be using some&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  sort of light wide woven fabric, such as the emergency bandages you can&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  find on any first aid kit. A decorated tablecloth is also great idea&#xA;  (see pictures for what to expect of the finished project)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You can also use paper (very thin) for translucent effect or even &#xA;  leaves and cutouts such as depicted on other answers in this thread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You'll need enough to cover the surface of the glass to be privacy- &#xA;  enhanced. Just soak the bandages or paper on the engrudo, saturating&#xA;  them. Then apply and spread over the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Use a wide paintbrush to apply, or, if you know how to handle them, you &gt; can use a spatula to even out the fabric or eliminate bubbles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Applying first coat on glass, applying a decorated tablecloth, creative application of cheap old newspapers on glass:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4XQAN.jpg&quot; height=&quot;150&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/N18yH.jpg&quot; height=&quot;150&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Av3PI.jpg&quot; height=&quot;150&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let it sit on a well aired room. Curing times are comparable to commercial white glue. May vary depending on the grain of the flour used (coarse = slower fine = faster) but YMMV.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When done, you can store the unused &lt;em&gt;engrudo&lt;/em&gt; on the fridge for about a week. After that, dispose with the rest of your biodegradables. Remember to label it for storage while in the fridge. It's not toxic, but not particularly tasty either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Guaranteed to keep the &lt;em&gt;baddest hombres&lt;/em&gt; from peeping if properly&#xA;  applied.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Bonding materials details&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Excellent for everyday tasks requiring adhesives. will bond strongly on Paper, cardboard, wood, and particle boards, calcium substrate ceilings and porous stone or masonry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not so good for bonding plastic, synthetic materials or smooth non-porous surfaces such as glass or walls coated with acrylic enamel. On these surfaces you may need to reapply after a &lt;strong&gt;few years&lt;/strong&gt; (therein lies the reversibility of this project)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Engrudo&lt;/strong&gt; will perform competitively against similar fossil fuel based solutions (I'm looking at you, white glue) on chores such as furniture and upholstery repair, wallpaper application, detailing creative art using wood, paper or cardboard, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All this with the added advantage of being non-toxic, biodegradable and fun to make, plus &lt;strong&gt;it's dirt cheap&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may have all the required ingredients and tools already laying around in your kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Reversibility&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To reverse your privacy-enhanced glass, just tear off the fabric using a spatula or knife to remove stubborn residues, specially where glass meets masonry or wood. Most of the cured adhesive will just fake off the glass when pulling the fabric. This will be relatively easy and leave no permanent stain or mark because &lt;em&gt;Engrudo&lt;/em&gt; will bond poorly with glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Why it works, science&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By heating the water and flour mixture you are creating a cellulose rich saturated colloidal suspension, When you ad vinegar, it w will react with the acetic acid. This chemical reaction will yield a dense &lt;em&gt;methylcellulose&lt;/em&gt; solution having &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shear_thinning&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;specific shear thinning viscosity&lt;/a&gt; and a high wet adhesive tack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It bonds particularly well with other cellulose rich materials, since cellulose will form long interwoven molecular strands, that extend the existing strands on paper or wood, effectively &quot;fusing&quot; the materials in a process analogous to that of arc welding in metals, or the action of cyanoacrylates on resins and plastics (superglue!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Additional facts, fun, trivia&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A slightly lighter mixture of engrudo (diluted with a bit more water for larger yield, increasing absorption on paper), Is still used to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;soak&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; printed kraft paper posters on it, and then applying to walls/masonry on public buildings for advertising purposes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's applied using a long paintbrush resembling a broom, taking the just soaked on &lt;em&gt;engrudo&lt;/em&gt; poster and spreading it out on the wall surface. Engrudo will bond with the masonry, trough the porous paper and the end result is a nearly indestructible advertisement. Wooden telephone posts are used for this purpose too, with subsequent applications taking advantage of the substrate created by older layers of engrudo soaked posters. (Just apply the new poster on top of the older ones.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've seen maintenance crews &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;sandblasting&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; old advertising affixed to churches and public building walls using this technique. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Examples of nearly indestructible advertising:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9Ruok.jpg&quot; height=&quot;150&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s9Dem.jpg&quot; height=&quot;150&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tscRx.jpg&quot; height=&quot;150&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20478" LastEditorUserId="20478" LastEditDate="2017-04-18T19:11:12.190" LastActivityDate="2017-04-18T19:11:12.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15608" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-16T09:18:21.400" Score="9" ViewCount="12300" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always end up having a 'USB device not recognised' error while I fix my external harddisk to my laptop. Even a slight disturbance causes this error due to the weight of the disk, and I find it really difficult to move around with my laptop fixed to the hard disk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CP8QT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CP8QTm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/djGrR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/djGrRm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking of making an enclosure which could be 3D printed and fixed as a cap to the USB port of the hard-disk so that it could then be clamped onto the laptop. However, for clamping onto the laptop's flat surface there should be a mechanism that makes it sturdy, so that there is no movement of the USB which leads to the connection error.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The enclosure should also be able to be firm when the cable is &lt;strong&gt;yanked&lt;/strong&gt; in any direction. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17151" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T08:49:27.740" LastActivityDate="2021-02-02T16:29:44.607" Title="How to stabilize a loose/failing USB connection?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15610" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15612" CreationDate="2017-04-17T04:46:21.220" Score="1" ViewCount="1462" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have recently purchased new swamp cooler at home. It was working fine for a 3 days then the water in it started to stink , But I used to remove water completely every day and fill it with new supply of water but still the problem persist and I cannot open the cooler to wash it. Can anything be done to prevent that odour?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20492" LastEditorUserId="20492" LastEditDate="2017-04-17T09:19:32.570" LastActivityDate="2017-06-27T11:20:20.307" Title="How do I prevent water from stinking?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15611" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15377" CreationDate="2017-04-17T04:54:38.243" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd suggest taping some bubble wrap over the window.  You can probably scrounge some for free.  And as an added benefit, it increases insulation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastActivityDate="2017-04-17T04:54:38.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15610" CreationDate="2017-04-17T06:23:24.650" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually, you need to change the water in 4-5 days but if it stinks that bad as you said then there are many reasons for it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Might be the water you are using is not good.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The Pad used in water are not clean, this might be the major reason it stinks. You can change your pad or better if available honeycomb pad is good for the cooler you can go for that too.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Changing pad would be costly so better you can search for cooler odor purifier liquids, they are present in various odors khas, rose etc. They are easily available at any nearby cooler shop.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this would be helpful for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20463" LastActivityDate="2017-04-17T06:23:24.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15598" CreationDate="2017-04-17T09:47:39.163" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;All you must do is follow these simple steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the mattress &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the mattress on its side&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open all the windows and doors which are in the room of the mattress&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to create a cross-breeze (this is by opening the doors of multiple rooms and allowing the air to enter through one window in one room, and leave from another window in another room&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After 24 hours your mattress should smell of nothingness!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20482" LastActivityDate="2017-04-17T09:47:39.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15610" CreationDate="2017-04-17T12:43:19.973" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Swamp coolers I've used in the past didn't hold onto water long enough for it to develop algae and bacteria growth that would smell.  The evaporation that cools the air requires making up water -- in a dry climate, at the rate of several gallons per day.  This is often an automatic process, governed by a float valve inside the cooler and supplied by a line connected to a faucet or water pipe side tap, but turning off the water supply should result in the cooler running dry in a few hours, at most.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your swamp cooler isn't requiring this amount of water added, it's likely that it's also doing little or nothing to cool your air due to high ambient humidity.  If this is the case, a swamp cooler is the wrong kind of air cooling system for your climate, and you'll have to invest in a refrigerant based system.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a swamp cooler is all you have, you might shop for products intended to kill algae and bacteria in small fountains -- they should work as well in a swamp cooler.  Whether they're &quot;safe&quot; for a high evaporation system is another question, but they're unlikely to be worse than breathing bacteria growing in the water and then being shot into the air (this is the usual source of Legionnaires' Disease, among other unpleasantness).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-04-17T12:43:19.973" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15619" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-17T14:23:03.477" Score="1" ViewCount="2138" Body="&lt;p&gt;On my detergent's instructions it says to use x amount of powder per (x)KG of clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While there are a bunch of clothes that will be going into the load, how can i determine the right amount of detergent to use for the load if the instructions indicate a detergent amount per load weight? or can i just use roughly amount of whatever i think is ok?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="20478" LastEditDate="2017-04-19T03:14:23.010" LastActivityDate="2020-01-14T08:19:02.937" Title="Measuring laundry load weight to determine right amount of detergent to use" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15620" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15619" CreationDate="2017-04-17T17:05:58.540" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Frankly, I'm surprised your brand expects you to know the &lt;em&gt;weight&lt;/em&gt; of your laundry to use their product. Every brand I use specifies a fraction of a &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;cap-full&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; based on the &lt;em&gt;volume&lt;/em&gt; of the load.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;For example:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Large load:&lt;/strong&gt; use a capful&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Medium load:&lt;/strong&gt; use 2/3 capful&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Small load:&lt;/strong&gt; use 1/3 capful&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My suggestion is to &lt;strong&gt;use volume instead of weight&lt;/strong&gt; to estimate the amount of detergent you need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Estimating the amounts needed by volume&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, fill your washing machine to capacity to determine an average weight&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; of a &amp;quot;full load&amp;quot;. Using the cap or measuring cup for your detergent, add the amount of detergent suggested for that weight. Use a permanent marker to place a mark on the measuring cup at that level and label it &amp;quot;full load&amp;quot;. Then mark off whatever increments are convenient for that fraction of a load (see the example above).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That will provide a convenient reference so you don't have to weigh your laundry each time. If your laundry is not coming out clean, you can add a bit more. Stained or dirtier laundry may also need a bit more detergent while less soiled loads may need a bit less. Measurements are not typically that precise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;(1) &lt;/sup&gt;To determine the weight of an item without a dedicated freight scale: Weigh yourself with common household body-weight scale while holding the item (e.g. the bag of laundry). Your weight holding the item minus your normal weight (without the item) equals the weight of the item itself.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-04-17T19:07:57.493" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15621" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15619" CreationDate="2017-04-17T17:58:54.080" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Weigh yourself holding the laundry basket full of clothes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the clothes in the washing machine.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Weigh yourself holding the empty laundry basket.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Subtract the second weight from the first weight.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That will tell you how many kg of clothes you are washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(But personally, I would just estimate how much detergent you think it needs, based on how full the washing machine is and how much water you are filling it with.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-04-17T17:58:54.080" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15622" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15610" CreationDate="2017-04-17T20:48:22.523" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Removing the water daily will not significantly decrease the bacteria unless you thoroughly clean it also. I had a friend who had a similar issue with a &quot;water wall&quot; in a retail environment. Per my suggestion she experimented with small amounts of bleach added to the water until she found a balance between killing the flora and fauna, and killing her customers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19956" LastActivityDate="2017-04-17T20:48:22.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15624" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7345" CreationDate="2017-04-18T10:45:33.090" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pour tea in the new bottle for two or three days. If cover is smelly as well, pour tea in the bowl or container then leave cover in the bowl for two or three days&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20503" LastActivityDate="2017-04-18T10:45:33.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15625" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11738" CreationDate="2017-04-18T17:23:54.263" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;All that is on the metal is carbon deposits from the iPad itself, so don't worry about the entire metal piece corroding. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20504" LastActivityDate="2017-04-18T17:23:54.263" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15626" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2017-04-18T18:22:14.270" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of using Olive Oil, or any other non-sterile oil, use Vitamin E.  Use a needle to puncture the capsule and apply the vitamin e liberally around the edges of the bandage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20506" LastActivityDate="2017-04-18T18:22:14.270" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15627" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11338" CreationDate="2017-04-18T23:33:11.997" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash your hair by using a little shampoo but don't scrub on top of your head, pull down from scalp to tips and wash it out. Get a shower cap and squirt a lot of conditioner into it, then rub some in your hair the way you did so with the shampoo. Put the shower cap on and put all your hair up into it and let it soak for as long as you feel. I'm in your exact situation and I find 8-24 hours works best for really bad hair, but my hair is super dry so your times might be different. Take the shower cap off after your happy with the time and get a big bowl or bucket of warm water. Using a detangling brush just brush out your hair, bottom to top. Every now and then dunk your hair and brush in the water. this will take a while so best to do this at a sleepover with your friends and a lot of good movies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20509" LastActivityDate="2017-04-18T23:33:11.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15628" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-18T23:42:04.417" Score="0" ViewCount="1187" Body="&lt;p&gt;All of my phone charging leads have frayed at the ends where you plug it in. I've spent a lot on getting these braided cords that are supposed to last for a while but they never last. I have in total about 20 broken cords.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I make my cords last longer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20509" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2017-04-19T06:39:24.030" LastActivityDate="2017-04-19T08:47:58.870" Title="How to prevent charger cables wearing out too quickly?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-04-19T14:08:30.717" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15628" CreationDate="2017-04-19T06:38:17.533" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com/blog/14-apple-life-hacks&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sugru&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; - not cheap, but very good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Goes on like Plasticene/Silly Putty, dries like rubberised plastic. Flexible &amp;amp; waterproof, lots of different colours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0g3BI.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0g3BI.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c3WyW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c3WyW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-04-19T06:38:17.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15628" CreationDate="2017-04-19T08:47:58.870" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use the common trick of wrapping a spring from a pen around either end of your cable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.padandquill.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/iphone-charger-pen-spring-fix.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.padandquill.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/iphone-charger-pen-spring-fix.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hvN2H.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hvN2H.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As your cable flexes and bends during use, the springs will help relieve the tension being placed on them and over time will slow down the damage you're experiencing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a good guide on how to do it:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Protectect-your-iPhone-iPod-sync-cable/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.instructables.com/id/Protectect-your-iPhone-iPod-sync-cable/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And a how-to video:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCIo8xGTUX0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCIo8xGTUX0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also used Tetsujin's suggestion in the past and it is a good solution if you have some Sugru handy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10473" LastActivityDate="2017-04-19T08:47:58.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15631" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15633" CreationDate="2017-04-20T18:06:11.953" Score="4" ViewCount="494" Body="&lt;p&gt;So my irrigation system has 4 cables which each contain 6 bundled wires. To make things worse, the 6 bundled wires are the same color between the four cables (red, green, blue, yellow, white, black) and all have the same sheathing color. I'm going to be replacing and relocating the controller, but in the interim due to the way the wiring is routed, I will need to disconnect and re route all wires, so it will be very difficult to keep which one is which straight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could individually label each one, but this sounds like a massive pain -- and possibly not reliable because no matter how I attach the labels, it's highly probable at least one would slip off the wire as it is being pulled through interstitial space in the walls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could just &quot;test&quot; each wire when it's done. I know in each bundle the colored wires go to sprinkler heads while the white is the common wire, but this sounds like a pain in the butt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have a good way to keep track of these wires?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2017-04-22T09:53:47.033" Title="How to easily keep track of similar looking wires" Tags="&lt;labeling&gt;&lt;wire&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15632" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15631" CreationDate="2017-04-20T18:27:57.187" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Label each bundle when you disconnect them.  Then pull them through the conduit one at a time; if you lose a label, you can replace it right then, while the other three wires are known quantities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the individual colored wires, you might try a &quot;telco&quot; crimp connector.  These are made for indoor telephone wire, likely similar to the low-voltage, low-current wiring in your control bundles.  Each crimp can be used to attach a short loop of wire that runs through a tag of some sort (even buttons, if you have a button jar you almost certainly have 24 distinct buttons to use as tags).  Even better, they don't require special tools to attach; just put the wires in the holes and squeeze the crimp with plain pliers.  You can clip and restrip the wires when you're done needing the labels, of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-04-20T18:27:57.187" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15633" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15631" CreationDate="2017-04-20T20:04:21.817" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can designate each bundle 1, 2, 3 and 4, and record the connection of each color per bundle, then all you really need to do is mark each bundle, right? If it's light colored sheathing, giving the end of each one a corresponding number of rings with a permanent marker should survive a trip through walls, conduit, etc. If not light colored, you could snip a corresponding number of small notches into the end of each sheathing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4349" LastActivityDate="2017-04-20T20:04:21.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15631" CreationDate="2017-04-20T20:45:15.767" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could take a picture of the current state of the attached wires. That would let you record which color of which wire goes to which connector. (I can't fully visualize your setup or issue, so this might not work for your situation. But for the situation I am picturing, it works great!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fdvxV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fdvxV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-04-20T20:45:15.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15636" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15631" CreationDate="2017-04-20T21:40:50.860" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why do you need at all to label the bundles? It is very easy to differentiate them after stretching all the wires.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At one end of the cables, short circuit the red and a given color from the same bundle. On each of the other ends test which color is short circuited with the red wire, and you'll know exactly which cable that is. (You state that you have 4 cables, and with short circuiting the red wire you could recognize 5 cables. By carefully selecting which color to short circuit you could extend this system to match a lot of cables)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Know you can properly label the cable for future use or historical reference. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2017-04-20T21:40:50.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15638" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-21T09:00:04.543" Score="9" ViewCount="12213" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes when the weather is cold,&#xA;my feet feel cold and uncomfortable while I am sitting at my desk.&#xA;How could I warm up my feet while sitting at my desk?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4076" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T20:26:23.827" LastActivityDate="2020-05-07T05:05:33.590" Title="How could I warm up my feet while sitting at my desk?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15639" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15638" CreationDate="2017-04-21T09:36:23.690" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cold feet is typically a sign of decreased circulation, so whatever you do should aim at increasing the blood flow and probably generate some heat by muscle movement. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The most unobtrusive (but with limits) method is to wriggle and flex your toes. Do &quot;grabbing&quot; motions or stretch and lift the whole foot. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you wear tight shoes or tend to sweat a bit at the feet, check whether switching to sandals or at least slipping out of your shoes for a bit is an option - if you sit a lot, nobody will notice your feet.  Open or no footwear will let sweat evaporate (bonus: no stink) and not interfere with circulation. And fidgeting (see above) is easier. Without shoes, you can even place a tennis ball or other small object under your desk to grab and manipulate with your feet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If moving the feet alone does not suffice, try to get your whole body in motion. Stand up (e.g. while on the phone), stretch, do some light exercises. If you are glued to your desk all day, your whole body will benefit, not just your feet. Consider walking to the kitchen to grab a cup of coffee, an extra bathroom break, walk to a collegue's desk instead of calling them. Still very unobtrusive. I have in the past even climbed a flight of stairs or walked briskly around the office - if it's large enough, everyone will assume you are on your way to or from somewhere. And try to schedule a walk outside during your lunch break. The oxygen will also clear your brain ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Speaking of lunch: you could try to choose hot and spicy foods. They have a tendency to &quot;heat up&quot; the whole body. But the degree of effectiveness varies a lot between people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure your whole body is warm enough, so dress appropriately. No use trying to warm up your feet if the whole you is shivering.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if it really bothers you, consider getting a &quot;warming cream&quot;: The type of over the counter medicine for sore muscles or rheumatic ailments containing capsicain or other substances that will locally increase the blood flow. Ask your pharmacist - you don't want a pain killer (often sold for the same use case). And if you do use it, make sure to wash your hands very well after applying, you don't want to get it inadvertently into your eyes, mouth or other mucous membranes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2017-04-21T09:36:23.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15641" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10309" CreationDate="2017-04-21T18:31:00.010" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A gel pen that matches the paper you are working on. I don't use color paper much, but if a mistake is small I'll often opt for a white gel pen over white out. Much less obvious, and gives me more control in my experience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20539" LastActivityDate="2017-04-21T18:31:00.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10218" CreationDate="2017-04-22T20:04:29.947" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;WD40 will soften the leather and stop it from squeaking. Just rub it onto the tongue and areas in contact with the tongue with a cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20557" LastActivityDate="2017-04-22T20:04:29.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15647" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15802" CreationDate="2017-04-23T16:39:14.343" Score="1" ViewCount="2383" Body="&lt;p&gt;My phone (Xperia M4 Aqua) has a power button on the edge of the phone. After having a thin plastic cover, the button is required a lot of force to push it. I can cut a hole in the cover in that position, but I would like to have a non-irreservable solution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I mostly use my phone with my left hand to be able to do other activities simultaneously, the button is pushed by the inner side of the index finger. Pushing it with nail is possible, but it will slow down my access to the phone, and adding a cognition workload by having to keep in mind how to push it. Is there a way to press it &lt;strong&gt;without having to aware how the push should be&lt;/strong&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://regmedia.co.uk/2015/08/21/sony_xperia_m4_aqua_4g_android_smartphone_1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Odvzg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQdTEIQxtM8ieuqcu7BzAYTDuxmM4PXjT-BLSSfTgqLbBietwuq&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3940" LastEditorUserId="3940" LastEditDate="2017-05-01T06:36:08.757" LastActivityDate="2017-05-23T15:09:26.493" Title="How to push small button with plastic cover on phone's edge easier?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15648" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15647" CreationDate="2017-04-23T17:41:15.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple question, simple answer....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thumb-nail, rather than thumb.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Concentrated force in a small area, so you're not spending most of your effort pressing the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-04-23T17:41:15.517" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15649" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15652" CreationDate="2017-04-23T18:44:12.213" Score="2" ViewCount="4490" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to keep my room door partially open so that air can flow easily, but I don't want anyone to enter my room (peeking is fine, just prevent stealing things from my room). How can I achieve this? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best I have thought is to use door chain, but I am not sure if given ample time, anyone can hook out the door chain from outside. Any other way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20572" LastActivityDate="2017-04-28T01:35:35.043" Title="Keep room door partially open at night, allowing air flow but prevent anyone from entering?" Tags="&lt;door&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15649" CreationDate="2017-04-23T19:26:47.510" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several kinds of hardware for sale for just this.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Which are available where you live depends on the local market, so likely the ones I find on internet round here might be available where you live.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most common types are meant to allow you to open the door a bit, have a look on who is there and then close the door, open the safety device and open the door fully. Most do not allow the door to open once the security closure is active, not even when you use a smart method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The chain I had on my door in my last house not only needed the door to be 95% closed, it also needed you to press a small thingy while taking the chain out, so it was impossible to open the door unless you were actually inside.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.groetenuitsurduk.nl/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Balkondeurantiboevensluiting_web.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This is one of them.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use any of those methods that prevents the door to be opened without the person inside changing something, you will have to keep the door open while the device is active. Those do not keep the door open.&#xA;In fact the device in the picture I linked to above was in a story about it getting locked on closure of the door by accident, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.groetenuitsurduk.nl/?p=10563&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;(Dutch language story)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is also hardware that is designed to hold doors or windows on a tiny gap for a long time, mostly used on doors that are not the main entrance to a house or room, but they might work for you.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Those should also be available for doors open in as well as out, as both methods of opening garden doors and windows can be common.&#xA;A &lt;a href=&quot;https://static.karwei.nl/mam/celum/celum_assets/8864772390942_8713249223278_1_95992_tif_picture_220Wx220H.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;clamp like this (from a commercial site&lt;/a&gt;) is combined with a metal plate with two or three slots. The slots are such that one closes the door, the other one or two allow the door to be kept open a little bit.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Where these items used to be common here, the local stores do not sell them anymore, likely because most doors and windows have been replaced by plastic ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-04-23T20:46:48.050" LastActivityDate="2017-04-23T20:46:48.050" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2017-04-24T00:18:45.713" Score="4" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Know thy enemy&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you are up against, is most likely a bildup of lime, PLUS fatty residue that splashes on the glass when you shower, enhanced in stubbornness by additional compounds from your soap or shampoo. (Perhaps the bildup started when changing products, &lt;em&gt;e. g.&lt;/em&gt; Started using an anti-dandruff shampoo that contains selenium silicate ) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The end result is that the lime ends up encapsulated and mixed with fatty compounds and that makes it harder for acids to dissolve as they normally do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Acids may seem like a good solution&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Someone suggested &lt;em&gt;phosphoric acid&lt;/em&gt; that is probably the worse idea since phosphoric acid is the &lt;em&gt;only&lt;/em&gt; acid that attacks glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Abrasives too&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pumice stone up there is a good idea however it is still an abrasive solution to a problem best handled by solvents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, acids will not work on this residues so, my advice is to head over to the other end of the &lt;em&gt;pH&lt;/em&gt; scale. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;The other end of the &lt;em&gt;pH&lt;/em&gt; scale&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you need is a strong base, &lt;em&gt;Sodium Hydroxide&lt;/em&gt; being the most chemically reactive substance that you can get your hands on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is sold as an &lt;em&gt;oven cleaner&lt;/em&gt; on most supermaekts, under the generic name &lt;em&gt;caustic soda&lt;/em&gt;. It is also sold as a &lt;em&gt;rooter&lt;/em&gt; for clogged drains since it is specially adept at dissolving hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IeviR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IeviR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;label on oven cleaner&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8KL3f.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8KL3f.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;generic caustic soda&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now days, most of this products come in a diluted form to be applied as atomized spray or aerosol foam, however I would recommend going medieval on your lime and apply full strength with prejudice. So be sure and get the real thing which should be a viscous off-white liquid with the same consistency as egg-yolk. That is &lt;em&gt;pure unadulterated caustic soda&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Back in the day, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;easy off&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; used to be sold in small wide-rimmed bottle with a little brush for application. That's what will get rid of your soapy fatty lime residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Solid granules or powder&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all you can get your hands on is the solid variety (dehydrated or deactivated lye) you will need to dissolve it in water. Make sure you add the lye to water, and not the other way around. Do this on a well ventilated area, as doing this will release caustic fumes and also heat (it's an &lt;em&gt;exothermic&lt;/em&gt; reaction ) here is a video showing bhow to do it properly. Notice the consistency of the solution and the safety gear used. Also, this is done out in the open, since an extraction hood was not available to eliminate the fumes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/u9rf3qZpO7g&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/u9rf3qZpO7g&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Safety first&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Glass is impervious to &lt;strong&gt;Sodium Hidroxyde&lt;/strong&gt;, however in the reaction with lime, after dissolving the encapsulated fat and soap will vaporize and create &lt;em&gt;chemically reactive fumes&lt;/em&gt; which if accidentally inhaled will at best irritate and at worse cause chemical burns on any mucous membrane they come in contact with, (eyes, lips, sinuses) so it goes without saying, &lt;strong&gt;WEAR A MASK AND GOGGLES&lt;/strong&gt; in addition to rubber gloves when handling caustic soda. A handkerchief and eyeglasses will do, but ventilate the area appropriately after application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, water will make it &quot;jump&quot; (if you drop some on the toilet, for example)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for the cleaning procedure, just apply a coat with a brush, let it sit for a few minutes then clean up with a wet disposable fabric towel. Then rinse thoroughly with running water. &lt;strong&gt;Do not use the shower head&lt;/strong&gt; for that purpose since that will make any caustic soda film that you may have missed jump in tiny  droplets, that will probably cause tiny skin burns or may dissolve and create tiny holes in your clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Caustic soda&lt;/em&gt; is probably second only to nitric acid in chemical reactiveness and deserves to be treated with respect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;if all else fails&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't get rid of the residue, there is only one other solvent that may get rid of it, but I don't recommend it being handled by anyone without laboratory experience: &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piranha_solution&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Piranha Solution&lt;/a&gt; Wich is a reactive mix of &lt;em&gt;Sulfuric acid with Hydrogen Peroxide&lt;/em&gt;. and is used to clean laboratory glassware from stubborn organic char residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try your luck with Sodium Hydroxide first &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20478" LastEditorUserId="20478" LastEditDate="2017-04-25T20:06:27.227" LastActivityDate="2017-04-25T20:06:27.227" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15649" CreationDate="2017-04-24T10:09:17.883" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;As far as I understand you want to sleep in a room while door is slightly open where there are many risks walking in front of your door. I will probably do two things&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1- Lift my door a little bit more by using Door hinges so air flow can be done behind my door. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XmauK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XmauK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this is impossible here is your 2nd option:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2-You may buy a door stooper which can make sound for unwanted visitors.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BfRjW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BfRjW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastActivityDate="2017-04-24T10:09:17.883" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15654" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15649" CreationDate="2017-04-24T12:08:49.933" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For fire safety, &lt;em&gt;please&lt;/em&gt; keep your door completely closed.  That way, if there's a fire in your house, you'll have the door keeping smoke away from you for long enough to make your escape (or at least call emergency services).  In fact, keep &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; your doors closed when you sleep; doing so slows the spread of a fire, if one should occur.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you live alone, someone in your flat while you sleep has already &lt;em&gt;broken into your house&lt;/em&gt; and a door chain, alarm wedge, or &lt;em&gt;Home Alone&lt;/em&gt; style booby trap won't keep them out of your bedroom if they decide to turn simple burglary into a home invasion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want/need ventilation at night, open a window.  If it's too hot outside (summer's coming, after all), small window air conditioners are under $100 new and require only basic home tools and skills to install.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2017-04-26T11:21:38.440" LastActivityDate="2017-04-26T11:21:38.440" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15655" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15649" CreationDate="2017-04-24T12:46:45.123" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep room door partially open at night, allowing air flow but prevent anyone from entering?&#xA;Here is what you can do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yDZD4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yDZD4.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The thing which prevents the door from opening completely is known as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Door Chain&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&#xA;As you can see it provides you some space for air and definitely no person can enter your room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hoped I helped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;image source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;q=&amp;amp;esrc=s&amp;amp;source=images&amp;amp;cd=&amp;amp;cad=rja&amp;amp;uact=8&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwjg8cfsjr3TAhXIMI8KHQNWDh4QjRwIBw&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fartanzania.com%2Fmodern%2Fdoor-chain-locks.html&amp;amp;psig=AFQjCNEc-aZvsEIZlZSAP8yR8CBsv2JtkA&amp;amp;ust=1493124061521029&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;q=&amp;amp;esrc=s&amp;amp;source=images&amp;amp;cd=&amp;amp;cad=rja&amp;amp;uact=8&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwjg8cfsjr3TAhXIMI8KHQNWDh4QjRwIBw&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fartanzania.com%2Fmodern%2Fdoor-chain-locks.html&amp;amp;psig=AFQjCNEc-aZvsEIZlZSAP8yR8CBsv2JtkA&amp;amp;ust=1493124061521029&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20195" LastEditorUserId="20195" LastEditDate="2017-04-24T15:33:30.103" LastActivityDate="2017-04-24T15:33:30.103" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15656" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="386" CreationDate="2017-04-24T12:51:33.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes if you have one in your home or office it will help you to make amplifier;all you have to do is make a rectangular hole that your phone fits. You can increase effect by adding conical things like paper-cup or even closing one side will do more for you. Also one more thing more longer the tube is more the voice....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KVjd6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KVjd6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also Paper Clips may help you to keep it on desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastActivityDate="2017-04-24T12:51:33.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15657" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15649" CreationDate="2017-04-24T19:45:27.573" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could build a trap that is triggered when the door opens. One simple option would be leaning a broom or some similar pole against the inside of the door. If someone opens the door, the broom will fall and smack down on the floor, waking you up. You'd have to prop the door open a few inches with something, like a shoe, or else the weight of the broom might push it closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also create a &quot;tripping hazard&quot; just inside your room, by placing marbles, low furniture, beer bottles, etc. on the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-04-24T19:45:27.573" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3972" CreationDate="2017-04-25T08:51:00.110" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried poking a hole through a plastic bottles lid and then putting a straw through to stop my mouth touching the rim and it worked very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20591" LastActivityDate="2017-04-25T08:51:00.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15659" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15661" CreationDate="2017-04-25T12:28:09.707" Score="2" ViewCount="3685" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I want to use my phone as a GPS I usually try to find spaces in the car to put the phone in a horizontal position. Some possible places are the space right over the middle air condition holes, the tray in the middle (for some cars) of the dashboard, the tray for cups right in front of the transmission lever.&#xA;The problem is that in every case, if I take a fast turn or run on a road bump, the phone falls or flips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What (and where) is the best way to keep the phone from falling?&#xA;I don't mind where the phone is as long as: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I can see it while I am driving&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I can see what is in the screen (the screen is not blocked)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The phone will not fall if I go through a road bump or a turn.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2017-05-04T13:39:22.583" Title="How to prevent mobile phone in the car from falling when I use it as GPS?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15659" CreationDate="2017-04-25T12:31:12.267" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are commercial brackets that clip onto the louvers in the air conditioning vent.  This is also a good spot, because when the air conditioning is running, it'll keep the phone from overheating.  I've been using one of these for almost two years -- and they fit a wide variety of phones, so you don't have to get a new one when you upgrade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-04-25T12:31:12.267" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15659" CreationDate="2017-04-25T12:57:00.357" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some countries that don't allow sticking anything to the windscreen, however, in those that do, the recommended place for a portable satnav is in a holder stuck to the screen, out of your direct line of sight, slightly to the left or right of your steering wheel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The benefits are two-fold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don't have to fully avert your gaze from the road to see it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You are less tempted to actually reach to interact with it whilst driving - which is also likely to be illegal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's a 3rd potential benefit. Some satnavs will work in 'HUD mode' so you can turn it the other way up &amp;amp; see the display directly reflected in your windscreen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;After comments:&lt;/em&gt; Another potential benefit is if you use a dash-cam app, the camera has an unobstructed view of the road ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cost, from about £/€/$ 1 upwards.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Random example from eBay...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PFlUH.jpg&quot; width=&quot;350&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These generally work with a 'sucker' plate &amp;amp; so are easily removed or repositioned. They are not stuck with any adhesive that might become semi-permanent or cause a mess when trying to detach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2017-04-25T13:05:10.300" LastActivityDate="2017-04-25T13:05:10.300" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15662" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15683" CreationDate="2017-04-25T20:26:32.053" Score="2" ViewCount="1219" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you use abrasives or acids on tempered glass, it can sometimes (contrary to normal glass) develop a fog or haze. Is there a way to remove this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20597" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T20:29:20.697" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T20:29:20.697" Title="How to remove abrasion fog from tempered glass?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15663" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15672" CreationDate="2017-04-26T07:04:43.863" Score="0" ViewCount="149" Body="&lt;p&gt;My back brush as accumulated a layer of black grime at the base of the bristles.  Googling suggests using various concoctions, e.g., vinegar, bleach, clorox, baking soda, hot water, etc.  I want to use vinegar.  But I want to get serious, and not dilute it 4:1.  And I want it soak it overnight.  Is this too harsh?  I don't think it will harm the wood handle or the bristles, but I don't know whether the bristles are glued to the handle.  If it is, I don't know if the glue will become compromised.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a photo of the black grime.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gWLcz.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gWLcz.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20599" LastEditorUserId="20599" LastEditDate="2017-04-27T01:25:45.220" LastActivityDate="2017-07-12T01:00:32.207" Title="Will undiluted vinegar harm a back brush?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15666" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15742" CreationDate="2017-04-26T22:08:21.593" Score="6" ViewCount="633" Body="&lt;p&gt;My previous neighbor started to feed any and every cat that went close to his property, he is no longer around but he didn't take the cats with him.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Currently I have like 4 or 5 cats daily messing with my trash can, pooping in my front floor, not letting us sleep at night doing their cat 'business', destroying my wife's garden.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I don't want to be cruel but I am getting to the point of really considering it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I live in a place where authorities won't do crap about it! I don't want to adopt any I just want them gone!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5256" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-11-25T10:42:54.383" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T10:42:54.383" Title="How can I get rid of cats?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15667" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7943" CreationDate="2017-04-27T00:58:09.363" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought plastic name tag holders and glued them to the storage bins.  The plastic holder is permanent but I can replace the name tags with index cards cut to fit the holder whenever I need to.   My friend liked the idea but she used velco strips to attach the plastic holder instead of glue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20608" LastActivityDate="2017-04-27T00:58:09.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15668" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15666" CreationDate="2017-04-27T06:43:18.513" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you live in town. You should be able to get help locally. Otherwise here's a few tips. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-The most humane way is to purchase a cat trap. Plastic or metal, preferably with a door. ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place some &quot;Bait&quot; (Sardines, tuna or cat food) &#xA;Let the waiting game commence. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drop them off at the nearest &quot;Pet Humane Society&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Sprinkle pepper or spray hot sauce in the most common areas. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Most cats hate water... ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Try finding recordings of dogs barking or growling. See if it scares them off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20609" LastActivityDate="2017-04-27T06:43:18.513" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15671" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8062" CreationDate="2017-04-27T16:49:32.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Boiling the water helps kill the bacterias in the water as they die near 108-degree celsius. You can add a hint of lemon or a bit of any fruit juice you like to make it tasty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think it's not very safe to drink tap water as even though the municipality sends water that is drinking grade the water may get contaminated during transportation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20613" LastActivityDate="2017-04-27T16:49:32.930" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15663" CreationDate="2017-04-27T18:18:42.927" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Natural bristles in a wood brush are generally held with a hot-melting glue (either hide/gelatin glue or modern plastic hot glue, depending where it was made).  Neither of those will be compromised by the 5% strength of food grade vinegar.  Bleach, on the other hand, will damage the bristle and might compromise the glue as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leaving the brush in the sunshine for a day might do as much good as a vinegar soak...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-04-27T18:18:42.927" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15673" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-27T20:20:56.043" Score="5" ViewCount="124" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just got my black denim jeans back from the laundry and unfortunately it seems white stains have developed all over it. I've tried washing them out with plain water however that doesn't seem to work. Is there another way of removing white stains off denim. Thank You In Advance&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20614" LastActivityDate="2017-07-16T06:44:25.383" Title="Removing Stains Off Denim" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;after-wash&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15666" CreationDate="2017-04-27T23:50:28.497" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found the following somewhere on the internet posted by user daff55odil4:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Find in your garden where the cat is going to the toilet. buy some balloons and blow them up not too large, dig a hole and bury the balloon. When the cat comes again it will start to dig, the balloon should pop and make a noise hopefully scaring the cat away. no one is hurt.&#xA;  Gail&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have never tried it and am not sure if this works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9624" LastActivityDate="2017-04-27T23:50:28.497" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15649" CreationDate="2017-04-28T01:35:35.043" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Install a louver door which will let the air in but not people. Better yet, create a louvered section for the door which can be removed and replaced with a solid piece, when you want complete privacy from people as well as air.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-04-28T01:35:35.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15659" CreationDate="2017-04-28T14:21:15.767" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a couple of rubber bands (in conjunction with a paperclip) to affix to your Air conditioning vents. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9indW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9indW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Phone in Vents with elastic bands&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sorry for poor quality picture. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: I don't think I can add comments yet due to minimum rep status, however rubber should be none conductive and after a quick test on a Samsung 7, I can confirm that the elastic bands I have access to do not interfere with the touchscreen. I can not comment about every style of touchscreen though (Ie LG cookie style). This fix can be done without paper clips and just figure of 8 the elastic band to start and finish loop on phone after going through vent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastEditorUserId="20626" LastEditDate="2017-05-03T09:46:28.540" LastActivityDate="2017-05-03T09:46:28.540" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15677" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15673" CreationDate="2017-04-30T02:40:35.680" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Combine water and a teaspoon of salt. Dip a rag into the mix. Scrub the stain of the denim with the rug, until the stain has vanished. Leave the denim out to dry for a half hour. Complete.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20636" LastActivityDate="2017-04-30T02:40:35.680" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15679" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-04-30T15:44:36.707" Score="3" ViewCount="3942" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a very delicate white paper hat that has turned yellow on several areas. How can I whiten it? Can I bleach it? Send it to the dry clean? ...Paint it? I have considered using soapy water but I'm afraid it wouldn't be gentle enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user19499" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T20:29:37.427" LastActivityDate="2018-06-16T19:41:27.503" Title="How to clean paper hat?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15680" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15681" CreationDate="2017-04-30T19:07:37.533" Score="3" ViewCount="263" Body="&lt;p&gt;They just started dress down Friday at the office.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to wear a T-shirt every week, with a slogan of my own devising.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I &lt;em&gt;could&lt;/em&gt; print an iron-on, but the cost would a lot, as I want a new slogan every week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Where) can I buy some felt pens which will wash out, or, preferably, iron-on which I can print and wash off?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any alternatives?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19216" LastEditorUserId="19216" LastEditDate="2018-10-11T06:59:40.903" LastActivityDate="2018-10-11T06:59:40.903" Title="Rewritable T-shirt?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15681" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15680" CreationDate="2017-04-30T19:28:16.437" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should be able to find the right felt pens in the childrens toys section in your nearest store.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;To save the sanity of creative toddlers' moms, many manufacturers have launched felt pens that can be washed out of fabrics and other materials, whether the drawing was put there intentionally or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A random example (no endorsement whatsoever) would be the &lt;a href=&quot;http://shop.crayola.com/color-and-draw/markers/ultra-clean-markers-broad-line-classic-colors-10-ct.-5878510001.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Crayola washable markers&lt;/a&gt; - available in many colour combinations and tip versions. Other manufacturers will probably have similar products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2017-04-30T19:37:59.363" LastActivityDate="2017-04-30T19:37:59.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15682" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15679" CreationDate="2017-04-30T21:26:16.437" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Liquids might damage it. The following suggestions are from mildest to more likely to damage the hat:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Various types of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.jetpens.com/blog/a-guide-to-erasers/pt/597&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;erasers&lt;/a&gt;. The most gentle I've used is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.draftingsteals.com/catalog-pencil-sharpeners---erasing-supplies-draftman-s-cleaning-pads.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bag of shredded gum rubber&lt;/a&gt;, AKA &quot;bunny bag&quot;. One blots, as much as rubs, with that tool.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Exposure  to sunlight (or UV lamp). This is less predictable in removing color.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gently spraying with with water and then exposing the hat to chlorine gas. Unless one is familiar with safety precautions for handling toxic chemicals, leave this to a professional. Spraying bleach (e.g. sodium hypochlorite) directly on the hat might remove the stain, but the dried residue could cause the paper to disintegrate later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-04-30T21:26:16.437" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15662" CreationDate="2017-04-30T21:36:13.113" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Regrettably, tempered glass is &lt;strong&gt;very&lt;/strong&gt; sensitive to any scratch or abrasion. The surface is under great stress, and a scratch can quickly propagate, causing the entire piece of glass to shatter into numerous little cubes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehow.com/how_5529419_remove-scratches-tempered-glass.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;suggestions for polishing the glass&lt;/a&gt;, but realize that the glass is already compromised and might shatter during polishing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you cannot replace the glass, a temporary way to make it look better would be to cover the scratches with clear plastic spray. Unless you can find a product with the same index of refraction as the glass, though, it will not hide the abrasion completely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-04-30T21:36:13.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2017-05-01T15:01:14.080" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, in my case, I just used wet wipes and rubbed it around the cord of my earphones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And I tell you, it works just like magic! Although, it hadn't turned my earphones back into its original white color but still, the dirt clinging around the cord had definitely been removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20656" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2017-05-11T20:21:55.090" LastActivityDate="2017-05-11T20:21:55.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15686" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15680" CreationDate="2017-05-02T00:04:15.840" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could and should use Crayola markers for these because, being made for kids, Crayola wanted parents to easily get rid of messes. If not Crayola, any children's markers would work. I suggest the ones that say washable or advertise that they are washable, before writing all over our shirt make sure the marker you are using will wash out of the fabric you choose to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user20659" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T00:04:15.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15688" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15690" CreationDate="2017-05-02T10:22:58.400" Score="0" ViewCount="5047" Body="&lt;p&gt;My children made a &lt;del&gt;dent&lt;/del&gt; gouge on the living room table:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YpqpR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YpqpR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;del&gt;dent&lt;/del&gt; gouge is about 3-4 cm long (~2.5 in), the brown coating in the &lt;del&gt;dent&lt;/del&gt; gouge is a weak attempt of the children to hide their misdemeanour. The missing piece is gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is a good way to repair this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;for someone who is not a DIYer (so sophisticated woodwork is out of my league, though normal day to day DIY is OK)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;and the fix does not need to be extraordinary, anything which will improve the aesthetics is fine &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I live in France so I would be grateful for generic product names (I often see some names like &quot;Rubber-o-Matic (TM) you can get at Walmart&quot; which will not help), or a Castorama-compatible name :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4532" LastEditorUserId="4532" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T14:21:09.453" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T14:21:09.453" Title="How to fix a gouge in a wooden table?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;wood&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15689" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15693" CreationDate="2017-05-02T11:05:22.837" Score="3" ViewCount="862" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a wire oven shelf (rack) which has some burned-on grease:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KVWwJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KVWwJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The shelf is covered with chrome so I cannot put it in my oven when going through the pyrolysis cycle (apparently there would be toxic fumes) and normal washing does not help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I noticed that the stains can be scraped with a knife so I was wondering whether I could go ahead with a metal brush. I feel that this would endanger the chrome coating. I do not care that much about the coating itself, aesthetically-speaking, but rather for its protective and somehow anti-adhesive properties.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a standard way to clean such shelves?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4532" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T20:23:08.503" LastActivityDate="2018-01-11T06:53:38.273" Title="How to remove burnt grease on an oven shelf?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;grease&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15690" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15688" CreationDate="2017-05-02T11:17:16.370" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there's actual wood missing, &amp;quot;dent&amp;quot; isn't the correct term -- this is a &amp;quot;gouge&amp;quot;.  The only way to fix it is to replace the missing wood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Repairing a Gouge in Wood&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I'd recommend is a wood filler (even in France, you should be able to get those at do-it-yourself retailers).  Hopefully what the kids put in the gouge wasn't waxy or oily; if it's just something like marker (rather than crayon), you can just fill the gouge with wood filler, apply a marker or scratch hider (which is pretty much a wood-colored crayon -- they come in a lot of shades so you can match your wood), and let it all dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the coloring in the gouge is crayon or something oily, you'll need to take off a layer of wood to remove the color and leave bare wood, or the wood filler won't adhere.  Then proceed as above -- following the directions on the package of wood filler you buy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Fixing a Dent in Wood&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it &lt;em&gt;were&lt;/em&gt; just a dent (wood compressed instead of missing), you could likely repair it by poking a number holes with a sewing needle, soaking water into the wood, covering it with a damp cloth or paper towel, and heating with a clothing iron or soldering iron.  The heat will soften the wood enough to let the steam formed (from the water that's soaked in via the holes) expand the crushed grain, restoring most of the lost volume.  Then, if needed, you'd finish with a wood filler, but the less of that you need, generally, the better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to do what my parents did after I (at age 4) rode my tricycle into the coffee table my dad made in a college shop class: leave the gouge and tell everyone who noticed the story of how it was my fault.  By the time I was 7, I'd gotten so tired of hearing that story that I'd become much more careful of the furniture...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T13:40:33.997" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15689" CreationDate="2017-05-02T13:30:14.687" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You will need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A bathtub to soak the racks&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Towel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dish soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dryer sheets&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drain filter&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place an old towel on the floor of the tub and place the dirty oven rack on top.  Fill the tub with very hot water while adding enough the dish soap to completely cover the racks.  The water should completely cover the racks.  Put a few dryer sheets in with the racks (4-6) and let the racks soak overnight.  You can also put a filter over the bathtub drain incase there is some larger debris that separated from the racks.  Use the dryer sheets to scrub the remaining grease from the racks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18227" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T18:57:21.880" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T18:57:21.880" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15692" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15638" CreationDate="2017-05-02T14:23:18.730" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I encountered this problem many years ago while working in a particular office. I tried multiple pairs of socks etc - but nothing worked. I assume there must have been some sort of cold breeze blowing at floor level because the rest of the office was perfectly fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Eventually, I bought myself a tube heater:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BoqOB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BoqOB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;tube heater&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I plugged it into a spare power outlet under my desk and left it switched on most of the time. When my feet felt cold, I would remove my shoes and put my feet on the heater - the temperature never goes very high so there's no danger of burning, but be cautious the first time you do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most importantly, the heater made a dramatic change to the temperature under the desk - I assume because it was a fairly &quot;sealed&quot; environment. It meant that, most of the time, I didn't need to put my feet on it at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are cheap to buy and they use very little power. Depending upon your employer, you might be able to get them to buy one for you - but I reasoned that there was a fair chance that,  if I asked, I'd be told it wasn't allowed. So I just did it myself and bypassed the red tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T14:23:18.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15693" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15689" CreationDate="2017-05-02T19:24:42.257" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest, most effective way to clean the rack without damaging the chrome plating is probably commercial oven cleaner in a spray can.  Follow the instructions on the can and you'll probably get a very satisfactory result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most any &quot;hacky&quot; equivalent to oven cleaner is too hazardous to recommend -- it would involve lye, which can blind you instantly or cause serious chemical burns on contact.  These methods (oven cleaner or lye) work by converting the grease component of the grime on the rack to soap, which then dissolves in water.  Oven cleaner (usually a spray foam), however, controls the lye it contains so as to be reasonably safe to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T19:24:42.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15694" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2017-05-02T20:23:56.500" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks involving the manipulation of grease (Applying, removing/&lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/cleaning&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;cleaning&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;cleaning&lt;/a&gt;, etc.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T20:23:56.500" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T20:23:56.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15695" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2017-05-02T20:23:56.500" Score="0" Body="Hacks involving the manipulation of grease (Applying, removing, etc.)" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-05-02T20:23:56.500" LastActivityDate="2017-05-02T20:23:56.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15696" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15700" CreationDate="2017-05-02T23:02:14.300" Score="6" ViewCount="9308" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's not hard to find out how you should store books. Just Google &quot;how to store books&quot;. Metal or sealed wood shelves, 50% humility, 60-75 °F, keep that constant, keep away from light, don't store in bags... But lets assume that some of these aren't obtainable. How, then, would one go about storing books.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Curerently, my climate controls aren't especially good. In the winter the temperature ranges from mid 50's to 70 °F, and in the summer, mid 60's to mid 80's. That's in an 8 hour period The land lord doesn't seem to think there is anything wrong with the HVAC and I can't install a window unit. I don't know what the humidity is, but as I type this, I am not comfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My books include mass market paper backs, text books, hard covered books, collectors edition books (mostly Eston Press), trade paper back American and Japanese comics, and a handful of single issue comics. All of the American comics are of the modern sort, printed on pretty decent paper. I don't own any of the older, cheaper kind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are stored on cheap plastic veneered composite board constructed book shelves. These shelves are sufficiently old that I assume any solvents should have mostly dissipated. I have my more expensive books in open zip lock bags. I know that CLOSED zip locked bags are bad due to trapping humidity, and encouraging mold growth, but I also assume that an open bag should slow the rate at which humidity, and to a lesser degree temperature, changes. Even more valuable ones (anything worth more than $100) are also loosely wrapped in bubble wrap. I have a few Easton Press books still in their original manufacture's shrink wrap, which has small holes. my individual issues are bagged and boarded.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, as for the question in this post: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;What should I do to help protect these books? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Have I made any invalid assumptions? For example, are my book shelves an issue, or the zip locks? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Also, what would you guys suggest to help mitigate the potential damage caused from a the inconsistent, and occasionally warm/humid environment where I'm living (second floor)?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So much of what I've found is geared towards what is best, but &quot;best&quot; isn't always an option.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Alternatively, am I already doing everything I should do under my restraints?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS: I completely forgot that I own a dehumidifier, something which neither the land lord nor neighborhood council will complain about. That's one fewer issue. I just moved here and completely forgot about it. I'll dig it out, but humidity is probably the thing I'll have to worry about most.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20669" LastEditorUserId="10689" LastEditDate="2017-06-08T13:15:05.227" LastActivityDate="2019-09-17T18:15:30.700" Title="How to store books in less than ideal conditions?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2326" CreationDate="2017-05-03T13:40:22.313" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that keeping my safety razors submerged as recommend by another poster significantly lengthens their usable lifetime. Mineral oil definitely works, but it can be a bit messy. I keep my blade submerged in a small cup of rice instead, which also works well and I find to be easier to work with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20680" LastEditorUserId="20680" LastEditDate="2017-05-03T14:06:49.367" LastActivityDate="2017-05-03T14:06:49.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15647" CreationDate="2017-05-03T14:15:02.380" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try use a very small piece of bluetack / whitetack or small slither of rubber band inside the case over the button area, this will increase the pressure to the button without the need for additional pressure from your finger/nails. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Adjust the amount of tack/rubber/alternative until you find the most suitable amount of pressure required for the task of operating the button.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastActivityDate="2017-05-03T14:15:02.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15699" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2017-05-03T16:02:51.897" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ride a mountain bike too and find those hard spiked pedals too hard for any long distance riding barefoot.  The problem is worse in low gear range when you have to push harder.  I can ride about an hour in higher gear.  One solution I found is to take a pair of slide sandals and wrap the straps upside down around the pedals.  That way my feet ride on the bottom of the sandals. (Bonus, I have a pair of sandals with me if I need them.&#xA;I find the pedals are less of a problem than riding in the middle of a very hot day and having to put my feet on the pavement.  Usually I can comfortably put a foot down on the curb which tends to be cooler, but sometimes (making left turns, etc) I am out in the middle of the road and have to keep my foot  down for long periods of time. I really enjoy hot pavement walking, and can comfortably stride where others would be wincing in pain, but walking lets my feet up off the surface constantly, standing still is another matter.  I've more than once had to hop from side to side (trying not to make it look obvious) on 70 degree Celscius asphalt.  It also goes without saying to not leave a  bike out in the sun and then  put my feet on the pedals.  Black objects get hot fast!  I've seen white smooth plastic pedals sold, but they just don't look the part with a mountain bike!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20684" LastActivityDate="2017-05-03T16:02:51.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15700" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15696" CreationDate="2017-05-03T17:08:09.557" Score="5" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Know thy enemy&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your books worst enemy is of course, humidity. Humidity is also &lt;em&gt;conditio sine qua non&lt;/em&gt; for the dreaded mold that will happily munch on the cellulose leaving behind not much in the way of a cultural legacy for future humans enslaved by Skynet. The details provided on your question indicate that temperature may not be a concern, since it falls within the range recommended by the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/2.-the-environment/2.1-temperature,-relative-humidity,-light,-and-air-quality-basic-guidelines-for-preservation&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Northwest Documentation Center,&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/books.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;endorsed by the Library of Congress&lt;/a&gt;. These resources also point to an ideal relative air humidity between 30% and 50%. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the most important factor is the &lt;strong&gt;stability&lt;/strong&gt; of the environment rather than the &lt;strong&gt;actual specs&lt;/strong&gt; chosen for such environment, as rapid changes in environmental conditions are the main culprit of document deterioration, as the rate of most chemical reactions affecting cellulose substrates is doubled with every 10&amp;deg;C of temperature &lt;em&gt;increase&lt;/em&gt;. High temperature combined with a high humidity concentration will encourage insect activity and mold growth, in addition to chemical deterioration. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Chose your battle wisely.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since the temperature problem appears to be out of your control, and the temperature variations due to seasonal changes fall within the range of the above recommendations, my advice is to focus your efforts on the variable you &lt;em&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; control &lt;em&gt;vis-a-vis:&lt;/em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;humidity&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Size up the monster.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Peace of mind regarding the environmental conditions of your collection can only be achieved by properly measuring this conditions. You may wish to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/hygrometers/b?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;node=13825071&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;acquire a hygrometer&lt;/a&gt; which may not be as expensive an instrument as one may think, (around USD$ 10.00 at the time of writing) and can be considered chump change compared to the value of your collection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In order for the hygrometer to be effective you may wish to arrange your collection within an enclosed bookshelf, with the books and documents tightly packed as space allows, per the recommendations cited above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The idea is to avoid controlling the humidity of your entire apartment, and be able to measure humidity conditions within the critical document storage environment.  It doesent need to be airtight, just restrict the airflow enough to keep humidity out and optimize the performance of any dissecant or hygroscopic material you choose to control the environment within.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Select your ideal arsenal for battle&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get rid of humidity, and thus making the acquisition of an expensive fungicide a matter of redundancy, enclose a canister of a highly &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygroscopy?wprov=sfla1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;hygroscopic&lt;/a&gt; substance along with your dead-tree books collection, once this is done, any humidity within your bookshelf ends up getting sucked and sequestered by such substance, leaving a nice, dry, mold-unfriendly measured environment once you close the lids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For this purpose, I recommend the use of &lt;em&gt;silica gel&lt;/em&gt; packets that come with most electronic device or apparel packaging. However, since your collection seems rather extended, this alternative may prove impractical, unless you've been collecting the silica gel on your purchases for the last few years. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e9wbd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e9wbd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;silica gel&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_10?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=silica%20gel%20packets&amp;amp;sprefix=silica%20gel%2Caps%2C179&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;can be purchased in bulk&lt;/a&gt;, (around USD$ 5.00 for 100 1g packets on Amazon, at the time of writing) and have the advantage of coming in an unobtrusive, small paper package that will allow moisture in, but won't let the silica gel spread all over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A cheap alternative is to roll your own. One of the most hygroscopic substances available in the cheap is a mineral called &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeolite?wprov=sfla1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;zeolite&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; which is the main ingredient of most brands of commercial &lt;strong&gt;non-clumping&lt;/strong&gt; cat litter sand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just build your canister for zeolite using an average coffee filter for the purpose. It's porous enough to keep the zeolite in the envelope while not diminishing it's affinity for water in any discernable way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Wait!, how can i make sure i don't over-do it?&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Glad you asked, since future Skynet enslaved humans will be very disappointed if their hope for cultural legacy turns to dry dust in their hands upon touching it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The question here is &lt;strong&gt;how much desiccant is about right to keep relative humidity between 30% and 50%&lt;/strong&gt; The quick answer is: trial and error. That's why we're sizing up the monster and measuring the environment with the hygrometer we wisely invested in. Most silica gel manufacturers recommend this approach, but if we're sparing no expense, then purchasing desiccant canisters certified conformant to military spec &lt;a href=&quot;http://everyspec.com/MIL-SPECS/MIL-SPECS-MIL-D/MIL-D-3464E_6324/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;MIL-D-3464E&lt;/a&gt; is the way to go. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be advised, though, that MIL-SPEC certified materials will cost anywhere between 200% to 500% more than your garden variety non-certified consumer grade materials. What you're buying with that cost difference is the certainty that the material &lt;strong&gt;will perform&lt;/strong&gt; as stated on the specification with minimal deviation (again, as allowed by the same spec) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The specification defines a unit of dissecant, as the amount of material that will absorb 3g of water at 20% Relative humidity and 6g of water at 40% relative humidity, for bulk material; and 2.85g and 5.70g of water respectively for bagged materials. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thus you can calculate the amount of dissecant units required given your environmental conditions. Note however that how much material is in a unit of dissecant depends on the specific materal, for military grade silica gel, a unit is about 50g in a 4.5&quot; x 3&quot; sealed porous paper bag&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or just use this &lt;a href=&quot;http://brownell.co.uk/silica_gel_desiccant_calculator&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;handy calculator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;OMG! TMI! TL;DR!&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a hygrometer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Restrict airflow to your collection (pull a plastic cover over your bookshelf)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place a canister of silica gel or zeolite within the bookshelf&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep books tightly packed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Monitor the humidity on the bookshelf, adding silica gel as required&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Periodically &quot;regenerate&quot; the silica gel per manufacturer instructions &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Just toss a silica gel baggie on your zip-loc enclosed documents, and change from time to time&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't feed skynet! Stop training it's algorithms by avoiding the use of Facebook like the plague (kidding)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20478" LastEditorUserId="20478" LastEditDate="2017-05-09T02:28:35.927" LastActivityDate="2017-05-09T02:28:35.927" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15701" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-05-03T18:38:15.197" Score="3" ViewCount="1973" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today I removed my tollgate sticker with warm water and the green side of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/kVbcy4y.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;scotch brite sponge&lt;/a&gt;. Now inside of the windshield where the sticker used to be is full of light scratches. Any remedies? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;edit: I tried lighter fluid and ink solvent on the scratched area but it appears that there were indeed scratches. The goddamn scotch brite can scratch a windshield! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20686" LastEditorUserId="20686" LastEditDate="2017-05-04T18:23:26.807" LastActivityDate="2020-07-13T01:14:00.350" Title="How to remove scratches on windshield caused by scotch brite?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15702" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6939" CreationDate="2017-05-03T18:45:00.800" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One other thing I tried that worked well when I knew I was going for a long ride or needed to walk around afterwards was to take a patch of moleskin or thin leather just being enough to cover the ball of my feet and hot glue a  small elastic hair tie  to it, leaving just enough of a ring to slip onto my second toe. The patch is cut just small enough that it doesn't show. This lets me put the ball of my foot on the spiky part of the pedal and push as hard as I like with hurting.  This way my toes are just off the pedal and can wrap around the front for good grip.  I got the idea from seeing a girl wearing a variation on barefoot sandals that actually had a small leather pad under the ball of her foot.  That let her walk around all day and not hurt her feet, but still have bare toes and most of the rest of her foot. This way if the ground is rough or too hot or there's broken glass, all I have to go is walk on the balls of my feet and I'm good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20684" LastActivityDate="2017-05-03T18:45:00.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15701" CreationDate="2017-05-03T19:16:43.377" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The abrasive in Scotchbrite sponges (for washing dishes, right?) shouldn't scratch glass, so what you're probably seeing is fine streaks or gouges in residual adhesive from the sticker.  A solvent product such as &quot;Goof-Off&quot;, &quot;Goo-Gone&quot;, or ordinary liqhter fluid (naphtha type, for Zippo style lighters) should remove the residue and clear up the windshield in that area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do exercise care; some of these solvents may damage or discolor a plastic dashboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-05-03T19:16:43.377" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15704" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15539" CreationDate="2017-05-03T21:57:59.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First I would us an aerosol can to spray the surface dust away. A bunch of short burst will do. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, depending on how durable the shade is get a soft wash cloth and some shampoo. Wash the feathers with you hand first and then squeeze the feathers with the cloth. Not too hard as these are feathers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As they are we they will stick so use that aerosol can again to spray them to dry and to loosen them back up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20689" LastActivityDate="2017-05-03T21:57:59.160" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15706" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15659" CreationDate="2017-05-04T13:39:22.583" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been using this for all my GPS needs. Since its magnetic its easy to take off and put on. Also with my car having bluetooth, I dont really need the CD drive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.koomus.com/products/magnetic-pro-cd-slot-cradle-less-smartphone-car-mount&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.koomus.com/products/magnetic-pro-cd-slot-cradle-less-smartphone-car-mount&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20703" LastActivityDate="2017-05-04T13:39:22.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15709" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-05-05T21:23:32.603" Score="2" ViewCount="128" Body="&lt;p&gt;My supermarket sells young coconuts, looks similar to that one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VPpN4.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VPpN4.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you cut the top of the soft shell to the inner stone (a hard shell which contains the water). There you can find a soft point in the harder shell, big enough to pierce through with a drinking straw. How they create this soft point under &quot;soft shell&quot;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20716" LastActivityDate="2017-05-05T21:23:32.603" Title="Access the water in young coconuts" Tags="&lt;supermarket&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2017-05-06T00:08:09.323" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15711" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15712" CreationDate="2017-05-06T17:13:08.657" Score="2" ViewCount="4524" Body="&lt;p&gt;What would be the best way to remove marks from my smartphone's screen, which have been caused accidentally from a permanent marker ? Note that my phone unfortunately isn't waterproof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I have tried wiping with a slightly wet cloth, and also using those liquids that are used for window cleaning. No effect whatsoever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20549" LastEditorUserId="20549" LastEditDate="2017-05-06T17:28:03.430" LastActivityDate="2019-09-22T16:59:19.760" Title="Removing permanent marker marks from phone screen" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15712" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15711" CreationDate="2017-05-06T17:58:33.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubbing alcohol should work fine. I did a little research for some other solutions, and I found an article dedicated to removing permanent marker here:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2015/07/how-to-remover-permanent-marker-from-just-about-anything.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2015/07/how-to-remover-permanent-marker-from-just-about-anything.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20541" LastEditorUserId="20541" LastEditDate="2017-05-06T18:31:11.133" LastActivityDate="2017-05-06T18:31:11.133" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15711" CreationDate="2017-05-06T22:30:46.097" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One option we used a lot on whiteboards being written on with permanent markers, was to overwrite the previous markings with the whiteboard markers. This dissolves the permanent marker, and leaves the whiteboard markings which are easily wiped away with a cloth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't see why the same trick should not work for a smartphone screen, as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2017-05-06T22:30:46.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15716" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15805" CreationDate="2017-05-07T11:26:01.300" Score="3" ViewCount="6739" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to prevent a computer monitor from falling, if the desk's legs are kicked or anything similar. The desk is relatively light.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought of simply drilling a hole through the base of the monitor and the desk and securing it that way. But besides being unsightly, I'm not sure that monitor bases are built for that kind of stress (if the desk is kicked).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20728" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T18:35:50.320" Title="Secure monitor to desk (from falling)" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15610" CreationDate="2017-05-07T13:11:16.467" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is possible that some creature might have died inside the cooler, possibly because of the blades. It could be a lizard. Then when its body decays, a horrible smell results. Such a situation is often mistaken to be due to water odour. But freshly filled water should not smell in a day. You'll have to get the cooler opened to inspect it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20718" LastActivityDate="2017-05-07T13:11:16.467" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15718" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15608" CreationDate="2017-05-07T13:34:03.177" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try connecting a &lt;strong&gt;usb extension cable&lt;/strong&gt; to your original faulty usb port. Then connect your hard disk through the extension. This way the forces on the faulty plug may reduce.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that if this disconnection issue persists, it can be problematic for the health of your external HDD. Be sure to take a &lt;strong&gt;backup&lt;/strong&gt; of its contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20718" LastActivityDate="2017-05-07T13:34:03.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15666" CreationDate="2017-05-07T14:31:55.200" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might consider a sonic fence or like device. Some are designed to keep pets in a yard, some are designed to keep pests out with the use of sound that only particular animals can hear and find uncomfortable. This is just a thought. Might need a little research.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2017-05-07T14:31:55.200" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15720" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15855" CreationDate="2017-05-07T15:24:57.630" Score="5" ViewCount="2243" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a web developer, I need to use my computer for work. So for almost 10-15 hours a day, I work on my computer. Sometimes I get a very bad headache.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am using the laptop on my bed while I use a pillow behind my back, and one under my body, and one long pillow under my legs. There is a fan and a low-power light (deem-light) in my room. What is the best way to avoid headaches in this situation?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20723" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-10T21:11:20.857" LastActivityDate="2018-01-23T20:04:26.687" Title="Avoiding headache while using screen for the whole day" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15638" CreationDate="2017-05-08T01:20:55.173" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find it helpful to change my socks in the middle of the day.  Also, I heat up a cherry pit heating pad in a microwave and put it on or under my feet (slipped out of the shoes, of course).  Alternatively you could use a hot water bottle.  (Dry the outside well before use.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Experiment with your shoes -- you want something breathable to prevent excessive sweating.  However, if your office is drafty, then you don't want the super porous mesh sneakers, either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If none of that does the trick for you, there are shoe warmer insoles you can buy.  You plug them in to warm them up every few hours.  If you buy these, and are unsure of the width, go for the narrowest option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5433" LastActivityDate="2017-05-08T01:20:55.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15723" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-05-08T03:03:21.207" Score="2" ViewCount="116" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 3 years old son, my wife is trying to stop him using disposable diaper at night, so sometimes he is bed-wetting now days. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My questions are :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there a way to reduce or stop him bed-wetting?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is it save to wash a pillow in a washing machine (he sometimes wetting my pillow)? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20697" LastActivityDate="2017-05-08T03:03:21.207" Title="Prevent toddler bed-wetting" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2017-05-08T10:31:03.793" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15720" CreationDate="2017-05-08T03:18:55.897" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do not rest your head on the pillow, while working, it is the cause of your headache. I sometimes get severe headache when watching TV while resting my head on a pillow. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also suggest you to use proper light, and minimize your computer glares if you have to work in the dark room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also find more advice in the &quot;Health SE&quot; forum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20697" LastEditorUserId="20697" LastEditDate="2017-05-08T04:57:13.030" LastActivityDate="2017-05-08T04:57:13.030" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15725" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15720" CreationDate="2017-05-08T05:55:07.847" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the same problem a few years back when I started working in front of my PC, every day I feel very much headache. The things that I tried to get rid of this are:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I went for my eye checkup and found that my eyesight got affected, so&#xA;the ophthalmologist told me to use specs. You have to be very specific about choosing you lens, he told me to use anti-glare lenses because eliminate the light reflection.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't sit continuously for many hours, take a break for 10-15mins in &#xA;every one or two hours and avoid using any gadget at that time. Relax your eyes sit somewhere where you can see long range objects.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep doing exercise, especially there are several eyes relaxing&#xA;yogas.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope it will help you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20463" LastActivityDate="2017-05-08T05:55:07.847" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15726" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15730" CreationDate="2017-05-08T15:21:08.833" Score="1" ViewCount="3532" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been under the sun for too long. My back starts peeling badly. I can rub the skin off slowly but is there a faster way to do it? I tried wet towel but that seems too slow and not so effective for me. Is ther any alternative?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1491" LastActivityDate="2017-05-29T11:32:03.010" Title="How can I remove dead skin from my back?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15727" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-05-08T17:41:03.170" Score="1" ViewCount="109" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's a plastic jar with commercially made soymilk, I add a culture and then it turns into yogurt. The problem is the water that separates and sits under the layer of yogurt. I tried using a straw to remove water but I really hate it when water gets in my mouth. Any other ways you can think of?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: Please someone unlock the question. It definitely belongs here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fJwGE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fJwGE.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20454" LastEditorUserId="20454" LastEditDate="2017-05-08T18:47:17.893" LastActivityDate="2017-05-08T18:47:17.893" Title="How to remove water from under a layer of homemade yogurt?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-05-08T18:42:29.170" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15730" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15726" CreationDate="2017-05-09T09:26:58.193" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I consider this scenario similar to the lips dead skin, if we remove dead skin then after certain period of time it will appear again.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't try to remove dead skin, If you try to pull dead skin your normal skin will also get pulled out. Better apply some moisturize it will help you to get rid from the dead skin irritation and let your dead skin remove automatically.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20463" LastActivityDate="2017-05-09T09:26:58.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15732" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-05-10T00:50:00.680" Score="0" ViewCount="336" Body="&lt;p&gt;A company is paying me to transport highly important legal documents to the US. I'm a bit skeptical as I never heard of the company and got connected through a friend. I don't want to be transporting drugs or anything illegal. I asked if I can see inside the document before it's sealed and they said no but I can hold a flash light up to it to see it's all paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd feel safer if I test using a method I thought up. Any other ideas? If I had the resources I'd put it through an x-ray machine or have a dog sniff it from drugs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20759" LastActivityDate="2017-05-12T13:46:00.937" Title="How to see inside a sealed document without opening it?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;&lt;work&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-05-17T11:27:46.010" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15733" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3822" CreationDate="2017-05-10T00:51:10.643" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;So first fact's first. Almost (almost) everyone knows you don't put metal cutlery and foil in the microwave. Why? &quot;IT'LL EXPLODE!&quot; well. No. What happens is... Well, I'm not an engineer or particle physicist but it basically polarizes the particles in the metal, I researched it one time for a short story I was writing. I can't remember which but I feel strongly that the correct word is ions... The point however is that this is a problem on things with ridges. Foil is a problem because of ridges. Forks are a problem because forks. Basically the sparking you're seeing is electricity formed by that polarized flow of particles arcing between ridges. If the disk inside the hand warmer is flat metal, you're fine, if it, like mine, has ridges in it, you might want to think twice. That said, you should probably drop the thing in a bowl of water first, nuke for 1 minute, check, then repeat until the fluid is clear, any arcing that is caused will damage the product, not the device... Though you may potentially burn your self or make a mess if you aren't careful. Discretion is always the better part of valor but the truth is you stand a better chance of overheating the metal disk and melting the container or overheating the liquid and causing the sealed container to pop than you do of blowing up the microwave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Special note. Only ridged metal &quot;arcs&quot; but the polarization of...again, the correct term eludes me but ions sounds right... Is present either way, metal does get very, very hot when exposed to microwaves. Even if it doesn't cause arcing. Which, unless you like third degree burns, is why you should not put plates with metal accents in the microwave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is however a better way than most listed. You may have to go through amazon but there is a device intended for use with wax scented candles. It's a heating plate. Idea is you place the jar on the heating plate to release the scented oils. They've fallen out of use hence why I suggest Amazon rather then wasting time searching stores. I've tested this my self. Lay the crystallized hand warmer on the heating plate for about an hour, you have plenty of time to activate multiple hand warmers over a standard eight hour work day, after about an hour the fluid will be clear and ready for use. Better, it will be hot. Not instantly burning your skin hot, more like hot wax hot. And it retains that heat for around 30 to 45 minutes. Meaning you can use one hand warmer for almost twice the time by taking it fresh off the hot plate, dropping it in a pocket &lt;em&gt;don't do this if it's a pocket against bare skin, prolonged exposure may cause minor burns&lt;/em&gt; and you're good to go, after it cools down, a certain level of cooling may or may not be needed for reactivation... Just snap the plate and it's good for another half hour. Obviously this only works if you have private access to a power plug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20758" LastActivityDate="2017-05-10T00:51:10.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15736" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-05-10T14:16:20.600" Score="5" ViewCount="2254" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a home office, and so my PC is on pretty much the whole time. I tend to leave it on overnight during the week, as it saves time when I start work the following day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I always seem to have huge amounts of dust around my PC. The PC itself gets blocked up with the stuff, and the air around is dusty. I imagine this is from the static electricity that builds up around computers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyone know a way of avoiding this? Apart form the health issues, it's really unpleasant. Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13668" LastActivityDate="2017-06-16T20:55:37.990" Title="How do I avoid the huge amounts of dust that collect around my computer?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15736" CreationDate="2017-05-10T14:25:46.760" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's not really a hack for this -- you just have to vacuum the area frequently.  It's the nature of living in a home that dust (clothing, upholstery, and carpet fiber, skin flakes, and hair) will tend to collect.  The only way to keep it from building up is to collect it and remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is possible to reduce the rate at which dust settles (and the amount flying in the air) with various kinds of filters -- HEPA filters are one kind, electrostatic precipitators are another -- but neither is completely effective, both have installation costs and require maintenance, and the electrostatic type uses hazardous voltage (10,000 to 30,000 V) to do its job.  And, with either, you'll &lt;em&gt;still&lt;/em&gt; have to vacuum around your computer and, from time to time, open it up and vacuum inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2017-05-10T16:19:13.233" LastActivityDate="2017-05-10T16:19:13.233" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15738" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15716" CreationDate="2017-05-10T22:46:24.527" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your question is &quot;how to secure a monitor to a desk&quot;, but I believe the actual question should be &quot;How do I prevent my monitor from falling off the desk&quot;. One solution would be to attach it to the desk. But another solution is to prevent the desk from being kicked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may be able to accomplish this by placing things on the floor around the legs, such as a potted plant on the floor. You could also place the table against a wall, and put the back of a couch against one side.  (No one will walk through the couch!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to get a more solid, heavy table that would move very little if accidentally kicked. You could even reinforce your existing table to add weight to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A final option is to place the table against a wall, and mount the monitor to that wall. It could be just a centimeter above the tabletop so it is still at an ergonomic height for viewing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-05-10T22:46:24.527" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15736" CreationDate="2017-05-11T08:34:34.617" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dust collects not due to static, but due to the computer fans drawing in air. The only way to avoid this, is to buy a computer that doesn't need fans (passive cooling). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For now: don't place your computer on the floor. If you want to place it under your desk, put it on a shelf or plinth. This way, the dust at least collects on the floor underneath the computer, instead of inside the computer. That makes it much easier to keep the area clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bundle the cables together (with tie wraps, for example) and keep them off the floor as well, to make it easier to run a vacuum cleaner around the computer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can reduce the amount of dust that collects by not leaving your computer on overnight. &#xA;There are two ways to do that and still avoid the long delay that starting the computer from scratch (cold boot) entails:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put the computer in Sleep mode. It will stay powered up, but in a low-power state where no fans will need to run. Wake-up is pretty much instantaneous.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put the computer in Hibernate mode. This saves the current state of the computer to harddisk, then switches off. Wake-up takes ~30 seconds. You may have to enable this mode first.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In both cases, all your open programs and documents from yesterday will be there, and you'll be up and running much faster than with a cold boot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a Mac, there is a third way: you can set the system to reopen all your open documents after a shutdown/restart. My 2012 Mac with an SSD boots, and starts 4 GB worth of open programs, in 30 seconds. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-05-11T08:34:34.617" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15742" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15666" CreationDate="2017-05-11T18:33:45.203" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have cat issues, we've tried everything from lion faeces, to sonic devices, and several other things with no luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Our solution that has worked 100% so far (on bin bags, outside prior to collection) is diluting 6-7 drops of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citronella_oil&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;citronella oil&lt;/a&gt; in 1ltr of water, with a small amount of dishwashing liquid to emulsify it all together inside a spray bottle (makes it far more miscible).  After spraying generously on and around the area we don't want cats, it has worked brilliantly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I guess I should add; test it on a small area before spraying it on anything as a precautionary measure against spoiling surfaces or damaging something.  Contact with skin/eyes is probably a bad idea too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stuff smells strongly of lemon/citrus, so if you have a dislike to those kinds of smells, then maybe this isn't for you if it's around windows or doors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, it won't last forever outdoors if it rains, and will probably need reapplying often, but a small amount diluted does go a long way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hopefully that works!  As a side note, and something someone said once, cat's are unlike dogs in that a cat will obey rules even when a person isn't there.  For example, if you only allow a cat to sit outside by a door and never allow it through the door, it will never come in when you're not around.  A dog on the other-hand, probably would :P&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user20447" LastActivityDate="2017-05-11T18:33:45.203" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15743" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7510" CreationDate="2017-05-11T20:26:12.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my dishwasher, there is a basket for the utensils. If the holes of the basket are large enough for the chopsticks to fall through, then slide them into the basket horizontally. If the holes are too small, then you can just stick them in the basket like any other utensil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't work, I'd probably just get a brand new sponge dedicated for the purpose and push a dozen chopsticks into it, half a chopstick sticking out on either side, and put the whole thing on the top rack.&#xA;Alternatively, use something like a net and make a little pouch with a drawstring as a chopstick bag, like some people do for socks in laundry machines.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do so at your own caution: I bear no responsibility if your sponge catches on fire. =P&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20789" LastActivityDate="2017-05-11T20:26:12.180" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15744" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15638" CreationDate="2017-05-11T20:33:20.570" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a thick 'throw blanket', fold over the bottom 10&quot;-14&quot; and sew the sides together to form a pocket for your feet. There's one under my desk right now, and it works great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20789" LastActivityDate="2017-05-11T20:33:20.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15732" CreationDate="2017-05-12T09:38:48.320" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Give it to the police and explain the situation. Walk away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they were concerned about security they would pay a transport company to securely transport it. Not you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17393" LastActivityDate="2017-05-12T09:38:48.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15638" CreationDate="2017-05-12T22:31:42.097" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best method I've found is also the cheapest and easiest.  Make yourself - or buy - a wheat bag.  A wheat bag is a simple cotton bag filled with whole grain wheat kernels.  You can use any one of several different grains, but I'm most familiar with wheat.  Take your wheat bag and put it in the microwave for a couple of minutes to warm up the wheat kernels inside.  The bag comes out of the microwave deliciously warm and will stay that way for 20-30 minutes.  I've put them on top of my feet at the office or down into my bed a few minutes before getting into a cold winter bed.  The wheat kernels get warm from the microwave heating up the small amount of moisture inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like I said, you can use several different types of filling if you want.  Corn, rice, barley, oats, beans can all be used as long as they are raw, whole kernels.  I've also seen suggestions to put essential oils or aromatic leaves in the bag as well but I prefer unscented myself.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several online tutorials on how to make wheat bags so just do a quick Google search and you'll find lots of resources!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastActivityDate="2017-05-12T22:31:42.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15748" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15001" CreationDate="2017-05-13T01:48:50.990" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The smell of rotten meat is composed largely of cadaverine (pentane-1,5,diamine) which is formed by decarboxylation of the amino acid on protein known as lysine.  To remove cadaverine, you need to do the reverse process, i.e. carboxylation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best way to do that in the home setting is to put a piece of dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) in the contained space with foul smell and let its vaporisation react with and consume cadaverine. Other carboxylating agent includes (carbonates) e.g. baking soda.  silver ions are also a catalyst to the carboxylation process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20800" LastActivityDate="2017-05-13T01:48:50.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15749" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-05-13T04:51:16.780" Score="2" ViewCount="1524" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had to use roof tar for some maintenance around the chimney area of my grandparents house last week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wasn't able to get the tar roof goo stuff off this hand trowel and it has a wooden handle with tar on it now to and it is so sticky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wore two gloves on each hand when i did this work but I got a small spot on top of wrist and scrubbed it forever with rubbing alcohol. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Should I trash this tool or is there any solutions to this problem with this nasty stuff? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get off of metal and wooden tools and my pair of nice denim work jeans?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16048" LastActivityDate="2017-08-01T02:25:27.533" Title="Getting Tar Glue Off Tools and Pants" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15750" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15756" CreationDate="2017-05-13T08:37:07.710" Score="3" ViewCount="909" Body="&lt;p&gt;I dry my clothes on open balcony. I have metal bars facing each other from far and holding 5 ropes. I have these crows landing and constantly pecking certain spot on one of ropes. I am sleeping in the room next to balcony and am looking for ideas on how to scare away crows without disturbing my sleep. FYI I am outside of US if your solution involves supplies that can only be purchased there. Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20801" LastActivityDate="2017-07-08T03:06:18.993" Title="How to Scare Crows that Peck My Cloth Drying Ropes?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15756" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15750" CreationDate="2017-05-15T05:22:06.900" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;This could be a fun project, especially since in terms of brain/body mass ratios we are up against a very worthy opponent&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Know thy enemy&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Crows in particular are very intelligent birds. Recent studies have shown that birds of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvidae?wprov=sfla1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Corvidae&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; family  demonstrated self-awareness in mirror tests (European magpies) and tool-making ability (crows, rooks)—skills until recently regarded as solely the province of humans and a few other higher mammals. Their total brain-to-body mass ratio is equal to that of great apes and cetaceans, and only slightly lower than in humans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;em&gt;Corvidae&lt;/em&gt; family includes crows, ravens, rooks, jackdaws, jays, magpies, treepies, choughs, and nutcrackers &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Survey the battlefield&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a murder of crows has set eyes on modifying your property for their benefit, you will need to identify other areas that they may be probing or pecking around. They seldom insist on certain isolated objectives, and your clothesline may be only one of several projects on the bird's mind. Do make sure there is no place where they are nesting, as this has detrimental effects on your properties' finishes, roofing and specially waterproofing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have identified areas of concern, you can select the solution that fits your needs and budget.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Choose your weapons&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On your local home improvement store you may find different products you can select to protect the areas of concern around your property. Your choices:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Decoys&lt;/strong&gt; a Hawk decoy, correctly placed and moved regularly will be somewhat effective until the birds catch on to the trick. If you don't move the decoy frequently, and dealing with crows that can be surprisingly faster that we might expect. You don't want to end up  owning a proverbial scarecrow with crows sitting on top of it. You need to combine the decoys with another solution below:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bird Spikes&lt;/strong&gt; these are particularly effective if you can cover the place where they need to stand to Peck at your clothesline. Like all good things they come in different materials, sizes and colors, so they don't end up ruining the sightlines of your property. Stainless steel spikes are quite durable and a bit more expensive, but only come in stainless steel color. Plastic spikes will need to be replaced every two years, depending on placement, since exposure tends to degrade and make plastic brittle. They are less expensive and come in different colors, so you can mix and match with the surrounding architecture&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Physical Barriers&lt;/strong&gt; Use wire nets, or landscaping nets or even wood structures o masonry to make cozy nesting places inaccessible to the birds.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Active deterrents&lt;/strong&gt; there may be other solution, either Sonic, mechanical, or electric, however I'd only consider them if you had a major bird problem.(Think Saint Mark's Cathedral in Venice) or as a last resort I since these solution will inflict injury or harm on living creatures: (v.gr, high voltage low current wires that shock birds as they step on​ them, motion sensor activated loudspeakers  that scare birds when tripped, or moving blades that actually shove or hit the birds if standing on their path.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chemical solution&lt;/strong&gt; there are some Chloride salt compounds that are specifically designed as bird repellent. You need to get the right one for your kind of bird, since something that stinks like the stink of death to one bird species, may smell like dinner's ready to others. These solutions are usually temporary since weather will reduce their effectiveness and there may be environmental concerns. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think a combination of bird spikes and strategic netting are the most effective &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some images of the products:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bmwoZ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Predator decoy&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bmwoZ.png&quot; alt=&quot;A predator decoy&quot; title=&quot;Predator decoy&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wrTuT.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Stainless Steel Bird Spikes&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wrTuT.png&quot; alt=&quot;Stainless steel bird spikes&quot; title=&quot;Stainless Steel Bird Spikes&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZCq6s.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Plastic Bird Spikes&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZCq6s.png&quot; alt=&quot;Plastic bird spikes&quot; title=&quot;Plastic Bird Spikes&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YKSKJ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Assorted colors Plastic Bird Spikes&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YKSKJ.png&quot; alt=&quot;Assorted colors plastic bird spikes&quot; title=&quot;Assorted colors Plastic Bird Spikes&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Roll your own&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you understand they bird spikes work because they make an area unavailable for landing/standing to the birds much in the same way a thorny bush would, you can come up with a way to deploy pointy stuff of your own manufacture and creativity confirming to your skills and available tooling and material. A good guideline can be the CAD files that &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.birdbgone.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Bird-b-gone, Inc. Professional avian control&quot;&gt;this company&lt;/a&gt; provides and their extensive product literature available for download&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FULL DISCLOSURE&lt;/strong&gt; I did some IT work for them back in 2000, as an external solutions vendor, and I was fascinated with their manufacture process for such a niche market product &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Fun facts&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even though it was only recently observed that crows are way more intelligent than we tought, (self awareness is no small feat! Only humans, some great primates and dolphins were believed to be self-aware ) they have always caused some sense or uneasiness to humans. They were widely regarded as birds if bad omen throughout European cultures and that uneasiness reflects even today on a variety Languages that have a distinct word for a group of crows as opposed to q group of any other birds: in English, we have a &lt;strong&gt;Flock&lt;/strong&gt; of birds, and a &lt;strong&gt;Murder&lt;/strong&gt; of crows, in Spanish the words are &lt;strong&gt;Parvada&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Pandilla&lt;/strong&gt; respectively. I believe that this uneasiness about crows rises from our collective subconscious being aware of these birds cunningness, even if we consciously dismissed them as only &quot;bird-sized-brains&quot; creatures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So there. Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20478" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-05-15T16:19:28.033" LastActivityDate="2017-05-15T16:19:28.033" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15758" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-05-15T14:09:49.307" Score="8" ViewCount="2187" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in India. My neighbor's kids play cricket outside my house and keeps scratching and denting my car with the ball. I have talked with the parents and asked them to use a soft or sponge ball rather than a plastic one. But they do not seem cooperative and their tone is not friendly. How do I effectively deal with kids, preferably without involving legal authorities?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20823" LastEditorUserId="20672" LastEditDate="2017-06-01T23:44:14.087" LastActivityDate="2017-06-01T23:44:14.087" Title="How to deal with kids playing outside my house?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15758" CreationDate="2017-05-15T14:17:53.300" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple shelter covering your car is probably the best answer.  A (rigid) car cover, plastic shed or quonset (half-cylinder lying on its side) can be very inexpensive and will keep cricket balls (as well as sun, tree sap, and bird droppings) off your car.  Even a tent would work, as long as it has walls at least on the long sides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2017-05-16T18:22:50.557" LastActivityDate="2017-05-16T18:22:50.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15758" CreationDate="2017-05-15T14:37:23.490" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;An increasingly common trick in Britain to deter youngsters from an area is to play them classical music.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This sort of music is seen as highly uncool and they find somewhere else to hang out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This was discussed at length on the &lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/4154711.stm&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;BBC News Website&lt;/a&gt; when it first became popular.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The downside in a residential area is that you may annoy the neighbours - or violate noise abatement laws.  It would be worth doing this in concert (sorry!) with your neighbours rather than unilaterally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2017-05-15T14:37:23.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15762" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15791" CreationDate="2017-05-15T16:53:00.070" Score="0" ViewCount="1560" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yesterday we saw that water is going slowly and there is dirty water left.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We poured hot water and try shirt hanger but nothing changed. Is there any practical way before calling a technician or Mario Bros?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastEditorUserId="31077" LastEditDate="2020-04-11T17:52:41.627" LastActivityDate="2020-04-11T17:52:41.627" Title="The toilet is clogged with dirty water" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2020-04-09T15:00:31.273" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15763" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15762" CreationDate="2017-05-15T17:13:19.840" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get yourself a toilet snake.  They consist of a long, spring like cable with a slightly larger end with an 'auger' type point.  Mine has a plastic housing which holds about 3 - 5 feet of this spring and then 'feeds' it out as you rotate a handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To start you uncoil about 12 - 18 inches and work it down the drain and past the toilet bend.  Then you rotate the spring while feeding more out and down into the drain.  With some luck and patience, you should be able to dislodge the clog.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example of tool I used: &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BqmtZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BqmtZ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20352" LastActivityDate="2017-05-15T17:13:19.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15762" CreationDate="2017-05-15T17:41:22.410" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My past experience (prior to low-flow toilets, don't know if this would work with those) is that you can usually correct this problem by clogging the toilet more.  Put several wads of toilet paper into the bowl, and make a &quot;slow flush&quot; -- lift the lid on the tank, reach into the water there (which is clean), and lift the flush valve just a crack, to let the bowl fill slowly.  When the water in the bowl is just below the rim (and the paper wads have finished clogging the trap), push the flush valve back down to close it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once this is done, use and ordinary plunger, emphasizing the push stroke over the pull -- this will push the paper wads against the partial clog, and usually push it on around the curve of the trap.  Once the water in the bowl begins to flow normally, let it finish cycling (and the tank finish refilling), then flush one more time.  Everything should be back to normal, and no special tools needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-05-15T17:41:22.410" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15765" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15758" CreationDate="2017-05-15T20:17:25.520" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;As complaining about kids is not &quot;cool&quot;, especially when they are small, although it is morally and legally fair. Its good to find an alternative, I'm glad you have started to think about this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, what is a cool way to handle those cute faced tiny lovable monsters?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 1: Make friends with them.&#xA;You might think this is not worth it on the moment of first thought but trust me playing with kids helps you in many ways&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 2: Explain your problem to them and they will understand now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The thing is kids don't like to follow orders, especially if it messes with their favorite things (playing cricket with a hard ball in your case).&#xA;But, if friends ask the same, they &quot;listen&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simple, problem solved and now you have more friends too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20827" LastEditorUserId="20672" LastEditDate="2017-05-17T12:38:12.377" LastActivityDate="2017-05-17T12:38:12.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15766" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9706" CreationDate="2017-05-15T22:53:02.120" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a film maker / photographer there are a couple of tricks of the trade we used to block light which may help. You should be able to source these products on the internet from various suppliers. The Rosco foil is the perfect light blocker / absorber and will allow you to block the windows and still have them ajar without the problems associated with the blinds / curtains flapping around. With regard to the light escaping into the room through the opening you will need to create a secondary barrier of some kind. Maybe try some black perspex / black board / or black draw grip from the DIY store on a suspension style curtain rod  The Gaffa tape sticks everything together very well, tears easily and comes off cleanly. Bests &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/44690-REG/Rosco_RS100113_Matte_Black_Cinefoil.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/44690-REG/Rosco_RS100113_Matte_Black_Cinefoil.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/44690-REG/Rosco_RS100113_Matte_Black_Cinefoil.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/44690-REG/Rosco_RS100113_Matte_Black_Cinefoil.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20829" LastActivityDate="2017-05-15T22:53:02.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15767" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9706" CreationDate="2017-05-15T23:14:22.417" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.filmtools.com/duv54rolx50y.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.filmtools.com/duv54rolx50y.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Duvetyne, is reasonably inexpensive and may also offer another helpful alternative way of blocking light from the windows, its a heavy fabric. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20829" LastActivityDate="2017-05-15T23:14:22.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15768" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15758" CreationDate="2017-05-16T16:20:05.287" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Proof that the damage to your car is from the kids, bring the parents an official looking document in which you claim payment for the damages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can soften that a bit by telling them that you will not take action yet but will do so when there is further damage to the car or any other of your posessions.&#xA;When the parents take you serious they will keep the kids from damaging your things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is not a friendly way, so it might be better to just talk rather than to bring it to the point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-05-16T16:57:58.290" LastActivityDate="2017-05-16T16:57:58.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15769" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15749" CreationDate="2017-05-17T00:50:04.213" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apply oil to the tar, then heat it with a heat gun, then scrub/wipe off.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17498" LastActivityDate="2017-05-17T00:50:04.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15772" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6996" CreationDate="2017-05-17T07:52:31.457" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had purchased a car which had squeaking problem,changed the blades varied touching angle,all did not work till someone said it is due to long parking under sun heat which reduced the glazing of the windshield glass.Once I changed the glass the sound gone,it could be a reason for some cars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20845" LastActivityDate="2017-05-17T07:52:31.457" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15773" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15749" CreationDate="2017-05-19T01:11:25.413" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Naphtha (e.g. in paint thinner or charcoal fire starter) is very effective at removing tar from tools, skin or clothing (clothing may need a detergent such as &lt;em&gt;Lestoil&lt;/em&gt; to remove the last bit of coloration). &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.collectioncare.org/MSDS/naphthamsds.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;However, &lt;strong&gt;naphtha is quite flammable!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Use it with caution outdoors, away from any source of ignition, and with water or an extinguisher at hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This solvent also defats skin, so use hand-cream afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-05-19T01:11:25.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15774" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15775" CreationDate="2017-05-19T16:38:27.607" Score="4" ViewCount="2149" Body="&lt;p&gt;Was a bit careless and didn't notice there was a small bit of a leaf in my headphone jack until I was putting it in. Now it's squished and presumably stuck in there. Does anyone know a safe way to get it out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20884" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T08:59:52.583" Title="How to get a squished leaf out of a headphone jack?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15775" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15774" CreationDate="2017-05-19T16:47:40.310" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should be able to get the leaf fragment out with a straight pin, sewing needle, or similar tool.  Power down whatever device this is in before digging in there, just to avoid the possibility of a short circuit damaging something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-05-19T16:47:40.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15774" CreationDate="2017-05-19T17:23:27.967" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;They make small brushes for people with braces to get food out. I have a small packet of these in my desk drawer because my phone ports have gotten pocket lint in them more than once. The really expensive ones look like this, but you can get a much cheaper version from your local big box store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3N3Ds.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3N3Dsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;dental brush sticks&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T08:58:44.777" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T08:58:44.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15777" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15758" CreationDate="2017-05-19T19:24:08.383" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an in ground irrigation system tied to my Alexa. For a while when a neighbors dog would use my yard I'd turn on that section of the irrigation system. They stopped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2017-05-19T19:24:08.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15778" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15774" CreationDate="2017-05-19T19:38:57.393" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The other answers may work but I'm not sure how safe they are. Cleaning out my phone's charge port I learned of a safer cleaning device which worked great: a shaved down match stick. Get a match stick made of wood (not the flimsy cardboard-tab match sticks, but the small wood stick match stick) and gently whittle its wooden end down on one side so it fits in the port. This provides a not-so-pointy, somewhat-soft, solid object which you can use to scrape out dust and debris.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11584" LastActivityDate="2017-05-19T19:38:57.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15779" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11697" CreationDate="2017-05-19T19:45:13.203" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I make a &quot;V&quot; cut on the label. I used to write my initial with a permanent marker, but sometimes they're not that &quot;permanent&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20888" LastActivityDate="2017-05-19T19:45:13.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15780" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15774" CreationDate="2017-05-19T20:05:43.837" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about a vacuum cleaner? If it still won't come out, wait until it is thoroughly dried, stick a toothpick inside to carefully crush, then vacuum out the crumbled leaf.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9956" LastActivityDate="2017-05-19T20:05:43.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15782" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14298" CreationDate="2017-05-19T23:59:24.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, get your finger underneath the tab, so that you are pinching the inner tab from the outside.&#xA;Next, pull the tab from underneath as if you are opening a bag of chips.&#xA;There should be a small opening now, from there, you should be able to easily separate the bag and re-attach the slider. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20895" LastActivityDate="2017-05-19T23:59:24.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15774" CreationDate="2017-05-20T05:09:53.057" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;While it's gross, this is lifehacks so whatever: the easy way to get debris out of any small jack/port is to suck it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4544" LastActivityDate="2017-05-20T05:09:53.057" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15774" CreationDate="2017-05-20T05:33:36.520" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had this problem for years with my old Nokia's power socket slowly filling with lint. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fix is to power off the phone, and use a length of thin wire with the tiniest hook in the end,  I use this to fish around the jack until a clump comes out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A leaf might be a bit fragile, and the hook could break it up more than grab it.  Then try the suction trick to extract the smaller pieces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If tiny pieces stay in the jack, there's a good chance they won't interfere.  Simply rotate the plug a few times to move the obstruction, and give it a shake now and then to dislodge smaller pieces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2017-05-20T05:33:36.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15786" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15774" CreationDate="2017-05-21T08:21:25.780" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;An air duster would probably work. As has been previously mentioned, there is no connection to the inside of the phone so no danger of blowing debris into the electronics. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The very narrow jet of air when used with the tube will normally disturb this sort of thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here in the UK, I normally buy them from a well-known chain of £1 shops - but they should be available at a higher price almost anywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-05-21T08:21:25.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15716" CreationDate="2017-05-21T15:29:24.730" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/CauduMn.jpg?1&quot; alt=&quot;Epoxy Putty Monitor Anchors on Imgur&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are 2 epoxy putty brackets, handshaped. I put plastic wrap on monitor stand during shaping so putty would not leave residue. Epoxy hardens in minutes. Then plastic wrap can be removed. C-clamped for easy moving, but could be screwed down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3TkWmF8fga3NjhwbnhiaWpDSms&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3TkWmF8fga3NjhwbnhiaWpDSms&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1818" LastEditorUserId="1818" LastEditDate="2017-05-21T15:34:54.733" LastActivityDate="2017-05-21T15:34:54.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15788" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19465" CreationDate="2017-05-22T03:34:09.193" Score="1" ViewCount="2793" Body="&lt;p&gt;My shoe got caught by a closing aluminum door and the edge of the door punched a hole on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethylene-vinyl_acetate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;EVA&lt;/a&gt; sole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KPlJv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KPlJvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Puncture damage in sole&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What would be the best way to fix it? Would rubber cement be a good patch for this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UPDATE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Used a PU sealant, cut off the excess, and smoothed it out with some sandpaper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2zt12.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2zt12.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hSB8H.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hSB8H.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20904" LastEditorUserId="20904" LastEditDate="2018-11-15T08:59:59.003" LastActivityDate="2018-11-15T08:59:59.003" Title="Repair tear/hole on EVA sole" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15789" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15716" CreationDate="2017-05-22T13:47:35.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Best easy and cheap solution is to find flat type thick ribbon/rope and nail to desk.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8hxIZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8hxIZ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;flat thick ribbon/rope &quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have ships and as you guessed we have trouble with waves.Our Crew on board found a solution for fixing notebooks,computers even monitors to desks.It is also easy to remove if you want ; and you can find them from anywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also we used a professional solution for our general manager maybe you may be interested for that solution too here is the  product we used :&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MNzcj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MNzcj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;ergotron&amp;#39;s solution&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope it helps&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastEditorUserId="19012" LastEditDate="2017-05-22T14:05:53.673" LastActivityDate="2017-05-22T14:05:53.673" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10710" CreationDate="2017-05-22T14:44:32.573" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cut up an old plastic gift card. Fit it into the space and secured it with paper tape. It works great and holds the batteries in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20910" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-05-22T19:37:34.600" LastActivityDate="2017-05-22T19:37:34.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15791" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15762" CreationDate="2017-05-22T15:03:44.737" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I watched many youtube videos about solving my problem and could not find place to sell me the tools like suggested here and in videos , also  it is the first time something happened like this in my house. So I &#xA;after my search I decided to buy a gel to recover my problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It took me 3 minutes to solve my problem without involving with any dirty water and buying any tool that I will probably took place in my house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just pour 2 litres of hot water in my sink then pour the chemical just in two minutes i started to hear some noises like melody. Water was going as like as first day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for your kind replies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g19rH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g19rHm.gif&quot; alt=&quot;BATHROOM DRAIN GEL&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T09:03:50.090" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T09:03:50.090" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15793" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10169" CreationDate="2017-05-22T17:39:55.570" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this problem too. This worked for me:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blow nose before falling asleep to have clear nasal passages.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lie on your side with your mouth somewhat pressed into the pillow. For me, the weight of my head holds my mouth shut to some degree. Of course I eventually roll over, but works for a bit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I started breathing and sleeping much better after once losing 15lbs so I am no longer overweight. This was my biggest change.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I also found some foods aggravate my sinuses.  I had no idea until I cut these out of my diet for a while.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9956" LastActivityDate="2017-05-22T17:39:55.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15794" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15795" CreationDate="2017-05-22T19:10:30.400" Score="4" ViewCount="182" Body="&lt;p&gt;During cold season I'm most likely to catch colds and often I sneeze. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are times that when I'm about to sneeze but it doesn't go through and it bothers me. Is there any lifehack for that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS I'm not sure what tags to use, open for suggestions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20776" LastActivityDate="2017-05-22T19:28:59.663" Title="Pursue pending sneeze" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15794" CreationDate="2017-05-22T19:28:59.663" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Looking at a bright light will often precipitate a sneeze that &quot;hangs&quot; like this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-05-22T19:28:59.663" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15796" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15788" CreationDate="2017-05-23T02:18:16.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hot glue sticks well to EVA foam... because it's made from EVA!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4349" LastActivityDate="2017-05-23T02:18:16.517" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15797" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15608" CreationDate="2017-05-23T05:43:31.750" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;hardly press front of your USB cable that should be closer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;than after plug your USB to your computer it should don`t loose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20917" LastActivityDate="2017-05-23T05:43:31.750" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15798" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15758" CreationDate="2017-05-23T06:10:20.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We all have been kids and world was great at those years.Even evil things let us feel cool.Maybe that is why they find your car as a target. But I can suggest a responsible behavior instead of finding a solution to get rid of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your situation if I were you I would take tour with them with your car so your car will became valuable for them too.Be their friends they will even fight for your car :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another solution while you have a voice much more than kids speak with municipal authority to make them a place where they can play safely which was rounded by fence.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would be amazing if you can do it , wouldn't it ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastActivityDate="2017-05-23T06:10:20.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1754" CreationDate="2017-05-23T09:50:26.747" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest solution may be to replace the mouse. Standard optical mice only work on a limited selection of surfaces. A &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.engineersgarage.com/contribution/difference-between-optical-mouse-and-laser-mouse&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;laser mouse&lt;/a&gt; performs much better in this regard, so you won't need a mouse pad in most circumstances. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That also has the benefit of liberating you from the constraints of the mouse pad: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a mouse pad has a limited size, so you have to expend effort on keeping the mouse from running off the pad. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when the mouse pad is thicker than a sheet of paper, your wrist is bent back. That's uncomfortable and increases the risk of wrist problems. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-05-23T09:50:26.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15273" CreationDate="2017-05-23T13:31:58.823" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use petrol for cleaning leather boot.&#xA;Petrol can remove all type of dust speedly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20917" LastActivityDate="2017-05-23T13:31:58.823" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4348" CreationDate="2017-05-23T14:29:33.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I simply buy &quot;spreadable butter&quot; -- this is real butter mixed with a small percentage of vegetable oil so it stays soft enough to spread at refrigerator temperature.  It's sold in small tubs, similar to soft margarine, and costs about the same (per weight) as ordinary butter.  In theory, you could make this at home, by softening butter at room temperature and mixing in a little olive or canola oil -- though it would take some experimentation to get the oil proportion just right -- and then putting it into a covered bowl in the refrigerator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For cream cheese, I use &quot;cream cheese spread&quot; which is similarly formulated with something added to keep it soft enough in the fridge to spread fairly easily. This is probably less simple to make at home, in part because I'm not sure what's added to it, but I'd start with ordinary whipping cream.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-05-23T14:29:33.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15647" CreationDate="2017-05-23T15:04:23.813" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use an edge of a blister pack to insert to the cover:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j0ySi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j0ySi.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Advantages:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;No movement when pressed, due to its long residue&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;No need to adjust its thickness&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Available everywhere, easy to replace if it ever breaks&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3940" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-05-23T15:09:26.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2017-05-23T18:10:48.757" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also use a tubular net mesh. It comes in different sizes to accommodate different body areas. It can be washed and reused. Here is an example: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medline.com/product/Elastic-Nets/Tubular-Bandages/Z05-PF00082;ecomsessionid=fxCN6pG2T4fjHBRREfrsrg__?question=&amp;amp;index=P1&amp;amp;indexCount=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.medline.com/product/Elastic-Nets/Tubular-Bandages/Z05-PF00082;ecomsessionid=fxCN6pG2T4fjHBRREfrsrg__?question=&amp;amp;index=P1&amp;amp;indexCount=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is available in many pharmacies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20369" LastActivityDate="2017-05-23T18:10:48.757" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15805" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15716" CreationDate="2017-05-23T20:34:16.017" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use a Spring Clamp on the back of the stand to hold it to the desk:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z7HqH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z7HqH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Spring Clamp&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are ridiculously cheap to buy and they are useful in all sorts of ways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this won't work for some reason, you could basically adhere the stand to the desk by pressing a huge amount of blu-tack into the base and pressing it hard to the desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-05-23T20:34:16.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15808" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9306" CreationDate="2017-05-24T21:51:19.757" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would recommend that you invest in a thermometer anyways. If you're confident that you do have a fever, though, a thermometer may be unnecessary. Do what you'd normally do for a fever, or go to a doctor. Or you could ask if someone will feel your forehead if you really would like to know, but can't get access to a thermometer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20940" LastActivityDate="2017-05-24T21:51:19.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4310" CreationDate="2017-05-26T03:35:37.560" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a trick I read on another site.  Use a pumice stone or pumice cleaning stone.  I have a Great Dane (big dog with short hair) who leaves an abundance of hair on the cloth seats in my car.  I have tried many methods that have not worked very well until I tried the pumice stone.  Amazing results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20948" LastActivityDate="2017-05-26T03:35:37.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15774" CreationDate="2017-05-26T08:08:01.533" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the past I have used products such as this which are very cheap and can be found online or in a local shops like PoundLand(UK):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t4gw1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t4gw1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Can of compressed air with straw attatched&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Essentially this is just a can of compressed air with a straw attached combined with a scraping technique.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My technique is to blow the air into the headphone/charging port while using the straw to nudge/push the thing that is stuck in the port around until the turbulent air blows it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't have to buy the exact one in the image above - any can of compressed air will do.&#xA;Also be careful not to get any fluids in the port you're cleaning as some cheaper versions do let out a fine mist instead of pure air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10473" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T08:59:52.583" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T08:59:52.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15814" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-05-27T18:07:23.687" Score="-2" ViewCount="7411" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm using a dishwasher for some time now and lately we have notice that dishes, especially glasses has a salty taste after they were in the dishwasher. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is frustrating to drink and have salty taste :( and maybe there are even more chemical residue that we are not aware of. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyone encountered this issue and has a resolution?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Washing the dishes with tap water helps but that's also a hassle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20964" LastActivityDate="2017-05-29T17:07:12.027" Title="Dishes after dishwasher have salty taste" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2017-06-03T16:56:30.153" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15814" CreationDate="2017-05-28T05:50:10.590" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It could be that the wash water is not being completely drained. Check that hoses are not kinked and that there is an air-break in the waste line to prevent &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backflow&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;backflow&lt;/a&gt; of sewage into the machine. Obviously, this could be a health hazard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;More likely is that the tap water is slightly salty (e.g. because it is desalinated or from a salt-based water softener), and as it air-dries on dishes, the salt becomes more concentrated. Try hand-drying dishes, or use a rinse aid , such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.finishdishwashing.com/products/enhancers/jet-dry/jet-dry-rinse-aid-original/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Jet Dry&lt;/a&gt;. Also experiment with the best position in the rack so that the rinse water drains well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It could be that you're using too much detergent or that the water is not hot enough to dissolve it..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It could also be the brand of detergent in use dissolves poorly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-05-28T05:50:10.590" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15819" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15726" CreationDate="2017-05-29T11:32:03.010" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The sun is actually killing your skin cells. You should stay out of the sun or wear sunblock. This may prematurely age your skin and you are at risk for more cancers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your really don't need to remove the dead skin, as it will flake off by itself. A moisturizing lotion will help if it itches. Use a moisturizer that contains aloe vera or soy to help soothe sunburned skin. Lotions that have something called aloe vera in them help make your skin feel better. Be careful not to use lotions or creams that have any of these things listed in the ingredients: petroleum, benzocaine, or lidocaine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are soft bristled, long-handled back-scrubbing brushes you use in the bath / shower (you see them in older TV/movie media).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20974" LastActivityDate="2017-05-29T11:32:03.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15820" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15814" CreationDate="2017-05-29T17:07:12.027" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't have a dishwasher personally, but salt residue left behind after washing dishes is some issue which can be experienced with or without using a dishwasher.&#xA;May be we can start with this check list.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Check the salinity of your water. [the water used to wash the dishes]&#xA;  Try using a different type of dish washing soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20977" LastActivityDate="2017-05-29T17:07:12.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2017-05-29T17:29:18.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just got black Rust-o-Leum all over my left hand so I googled for this same question. I tried the cooking oil, nope. I tried the rubbing alcohol, nope. I tried the WD-40, nope. So i picked up an abrasive pad, stuck my hand under warm water, and went to town. Paint was gone in a couple of minutes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20978" LastActivityDate="2017-05-29T17:29:18.643" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15823" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15825" CreationDate="2017-05-30T10:11:25.587" Score="0" ViewCount="786" Body="&lt;p&gt;At an industrial site where I work they recently instituted a policy of wearing protective lenses.  My employer gave us these cheap plastic safety glasses, but they scratch too easily, they fog up all the time, and they're generally uncomfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, prescription glasses (even those &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; rated for industrial protection) are permitted.  Go figure.  Someone suggested that for those who don't have prescription eyeglasses, then wearing a cheap set of drugstore reading glasses would suffice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I still have marginally 20/20 vision--I don't need prescription lenses (yet, knock on wood!), but when I tried on the reading glasses with the least correction (+1.25 &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dioptre&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;diopters&lt;/a&gt;, I believe), it still felt annoying.  What I'd really like is a set of cheap glasses with neutral lenses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is this:  Does someone market/sell reading glasses with &lt;strong&gt;zero correction&lt;/strong&gt;?  If so, where can I get some?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20988" LastActivityDate="2017-06-03T13:22:36.893" Title="Reading glasses with zero correction" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;&lt;reading&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-05-30T20:59:45.007" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15824" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15823" CreationDate="2017-05-30T10:31:11.527" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any optician can make a zero correction lens - that's what all their display models are filled with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you need to do is pick a frame - or ask about old display frames they no longer need...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2017-05-30T10:31:11.527" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15823" CreationDate="2017-05-30T11:29:31.450" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I Googled &quot;zero correction glasses&quot; and got &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bleudame.com/clear-glasses&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.bleudame.com/clear-glasses&lt;/a&gt; as the first hit.  These do appear to be zero correction glasses intended to be stylish.  There are a wide variety of styles available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps you could also search for glasses at websites that provide movie props.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2017-05-30T11:29:31.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15826" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15823" CreationDate="2017-05-30T18:51:17.167" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get &quot;visor goggles&quot; - many times more comfortable than normal safety glasses, and can even be worn with corrective lenses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9pwTom.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9pwTom.png&quot; alt=&quot;visor goggles&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20993" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-06-03T13:22:36.893" LastActivityDate="2017-06-03T13:22:36.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15827" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1862" CreationDate="2017-05-30T20:19:36.393" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two words : Glue stick. It will activate the glue already on the flap. No mess, no paper cuts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20369" LastActivityDate="2017-05-30T20:19:36.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15829" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15720" CreationDate="2017-05-31T11:48:04.540" Score="4" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't sit on your bed while working with a computer, but put the computer on a desk and sit down on a chair.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Respect the distanct between the screen and your face (ideally this distance is longer than the length of your arm).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure that your eyes are on the same height as the top of your screen.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep out with fans and/or airconditioning: those tend to make the air more, even too, dry, which will irritate your eyes and which might cause headaches.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Regularly, get up and move around.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10307" LastActivityDate="2017-05-31T11:48:04.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15833" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15720" CreationDate="2017-06-01T19:03:02.510" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Eye strain might be the cause for your headaches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get your eyes examined by a doctor and to make sure your glasses are the right prescription.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;try out a different external monitors. I'm using a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Computer-Ultrasharp-U2415-24-0-Inch/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Dell Computer Ultrasharp U2415 24.0 in LED Monitor&lt;/a&gt; and love it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;adjust the contrast and brightness settings on your display. Maybe a lower setting will help relieve the eye strain. &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VFmzs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VFmzsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;original image-link: https://cnet1.cbsistatic.com/img/ZZ4v3azXkXBk0-dkFWqSoKHTyFg=/770x433/2011/05/01/fd01f09c-67bc-11e3-a665-14feb5ca9861/PictureSettings1.jpg&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More info:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-best-type-of-computer-monitor-for-coding&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-best-type-of-computer-monitor-for-coding&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21025" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-01-19T10:31:52.650" LastActivityDate="2018-01-19T10:31:52.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14010" CreationDate="2017-06-03T05:22:18.923" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try making it all dark in the house and using a flashlight/torch you can also ask around to see if anyone has seen it also so you don't have to go up to someone who thought they had a cute ring and say &quot;hey that's my ring&quot; get the word out fast and search everyday till you find it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21043" LastActivityDate="2017-06-03T05:22:18.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15839" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9706" CreationDate="2017-06-03T21:34:05.477" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if this makes me weird or how comfortable you will find it, but I spent the last 3-4 years &lt;strong&gt;sleeping with my right arm covering my eyes&lt;/strong&gt;. It is pretty comfortable IMO, and blocks 100% of the lights (though I didn't develop this habit consciously). Works even in the beach at noon, and portable more than anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4729" LastEditorUserId="4729" LastEditDate="2017-06-03T21:40:40.400" LastActivityDate="2017-06-03T21:40:40.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15840" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15867" CreationDate="2017-06-04T11:22:27.780" Score="2" ViewCount="141" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am using my sandwich toaster to toast bread which often has sesame grains on it. I am also using olive oil to prevent the bread from sticking to the toaster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This results in such a thing:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5DYj5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5DYj5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Sandwich toaster&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see in the red circles, lots of grains just won't go away when I clean it up, they are stuck in the corners. I prefer not to touch this with my hands, so using paper towels for the cleanup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any tips for taking those grains out in some effective way? So far I'm just pulling them one by one with the paper towel, but it's irritating and take lots of time. Shaking the toaster upside down does not work, since the grains are stuck in oil drops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T08:06:31.087" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T08:06:31.087" Title="How to clean sesame grains from sandwich toaster effectively?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15720" CreationDate="2017-06-04T11:39:54.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even your work implies a lot of time spent in front of PC, you should think about your health.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To avoid headaches:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drink enough water (drink it often, maybe 1 sit every 20 minutes) - dehydration is common cause of headaches. Limit usage of coffee, eat healt food... &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.headaches.org/2016/07/07/headaches-and-dehydration/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Useful site&lt;/a&gt; if you´re more interesting.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Doing exercise, just go outside &amp;amp; walk, jogging. You should find time for yourself (stuff that lot of people just ignore).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Last (but not least) - control color temperature of your display; there is very useful program called &lt;a href=&quot;https://justgetflux.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;f.lux&lt;/a&gt;. Personally, I use alternative for linux &lt;a href=&quot;http://jonls.dk/redshift/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Redshift&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I was had a headache, I used (and recommended to you) &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newlifewellness.nl/en/Cai-Pan-mint-Products/Voordeelaanbieding-2x-Cai-Pan-mint-spray/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Cai-Pan Mint spray&lt;/a&gt;, which is based on peppermint oil. It have cooling-effect and relieve headaches, pains, stress etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15790" LastEditorUserId="15790" LastEditDate="2017-06-08T09:23:37.447" LastActivityDate="2017-06-08T09:23:37.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15842" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="346" CreationDate="2017-06-04T17:17:40.860" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Okay, so this page saved my IPad. I dropped my iPad in water and some water went in my headphone jack. This meant that I couldn't hear anything without using headphones. I tried everything, even going as far as using a hairdryer to clean it out. Eventually, I got cotton out of a q-tip and I misread an instruction. See, you weren't meant to pull the cotton out, I did and stuck it in. I put my headphones in and... The cotton went straight in. I didn't have tweezers or anything so I used a flashlight to see how far it went in. I read this guide and I used just a straightened paper clip to remove the cotton. I guess the cotton absorbed the water as it was working again. You've saved my IPad. Thank you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you really want an answer: Use a straightened paper clip and a flashlight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21050" LastActivityDate="2017-06-04T17:17:40.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15843" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15720" CreationDate="2017-06-04T17:54:09.017" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing that works for me is to set your display to have white text on a black background.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastActivityDate="2017-06-04T17:54:09.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15844" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2413" CreationDate="2017-06-05T00:08:51.530" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cut a piece of pipe insulation the length of the horizontal bar on the bottom of the hanger. Since the pipe insulation is already slit along the length the insulation, it will slip right onto the bar and stays on the bar without any further taping required. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20369" LastActivityDate="2017-06-05T00:08:51.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15845" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15846" CreationDate="2017-06-05T06:40:28.350" Score="2" ViewCount="14516" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I am going to work and on my way, I have wet clothes after walking in rain. What can I do during my commute on train to dry my clothes so they don't smell bad? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2017-07-03T07:36:23.940" LastActivityDate="2017-07-03T07:36:23.940" Title="How can I dry my clothes quickly after rain?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15846" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15845" CreationDate="2017-06-05T08:04:34.137" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only solution against smelly clothing in the train is making sure that the clothing is clean, the only smell coming of it will be the nice smells that laundry or herbs in storage have added.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they are dripping wet, you can part-dry them with a towel.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In some kind of clothing you can do it by squeezing the parts which are wide enough that you can grip them. I would not try to do that with most fabrics as it leaves them wrinkled and in such a way that you can not get them right again while wearing.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In very bad cases I have done it with trousers in the bathroom at work, when I had to wear the soaked through clothing where I was sitting in a cold draft. It will shorten the drying time but the clothing is still wet after you do this.&#xA;The best you can get with this is getting 'less wet' but the wet clothing smell will still be with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is much better to use an umbrella and/or rain overtrousers and a rain jacket or coat so you avoid getting wet.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In my part of the world, you just go to a bike shop or a shop where they sell items for people who do out of doors sports, and they will have rain jackets and rain coats. You wear these over a normal coat unless it is warm weather, when you use them instead.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or as I started with, have clothing that is so clean the only smell is a 'clean' smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-06-05T08:14:20.070" LastActivityDate="2017-06-05T08:14:20.070" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15848" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2017-06-05T13:18:17.990" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Gold spray paint can leaked (and dried) all over my hand. Sprayed on goo gone spray gel and the paint literally  melted right off.  Scrubbed nails with A mr clean white sponge!  All clean&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21061" LastActivityDate="2017-06-05T13:18:17.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2017-06-07T04:49:09.713" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Salt absorbs moisture so at humid times this problem can occur. Alternatives to rice could be millet or quinoa or other grains large enough to not fall through the holes for the salt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A study on water absorption characteristics of the selected cereal grains was conducted. It was found that well dried maize, sorghum and millet grains take about 96, 48 and 24 h, respectively, to reach their water absorption capacities (water absorption saturations). Millet had the highest rate of water absorption as well as the total water absorbed. The rate of water absorption in sorghum was higher than in maize but maize grains imbibed more water than sorghum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21080" LastActivityDate="2017-06-07T04:49:09.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15855" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15720" CreationDate="2017-06-08T09:39:05.727" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your work posture, lack of lighting and too-long workday are major health risks. Change your habits before it's too late.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Too little light is a possible cause of headaches. To work comfortably on a computer, you need enough ambient light that the screen isn't the brightest element in the room. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A laptop is a very cramped work environment. It's much more comfortable to use a separate mouse and keyboard, plus a large external monitor, all set up on a desk that uses an ergonomically correct layout.&#xA;With your current position, you're probably hunching your shoulders, which creates pressure on the nerves going to your arms. Your bent neck also creates pressure on the nerves. Both lead to RSI, which is painful and difficult to get rid of.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a correct setup, see e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;http://tidbits.com/resources/534/caring-for-wrists.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; document. Summary: all your limbs should be either horizontal or vertical. Monitor straight in front of you, center of monitor slightly below eye level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y4cWd.gif&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y4cWd.gif&quot; alt=&quot;TidBITS - Caring for wrists&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, 10- to 15-hour days are way too long. A normal work day is 8 hours, then you need to get away from the computer and relax your body and your brain. &#xA;The occasional 15-hour day may be necessary, but when you do overtime more often, you quickly lose its benefit: when you work too much, you become less productive until the point where you complete less work in 15 hours than a well-rested version of you can accomplish in 8 hours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2017-06-08T09:46:35.400" LastActivityDate="2017-06-08T09:46:35.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15856" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15696" CreationDate="2017-06-08T15:03:13.653" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The novel &lt;em&gt;Lucifer's Hammer&lt;/em&gt; by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle had a scene where a character &quot;stored&quot; a collection of books that would be important to the future (re)development of an industrial civiliation -- he was concerned about theft, as well as environmental destruction, because of the impending impact of fragments of a comet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;His solution was to spray each book thoroughly with insecticide (to kill bookworms, termites, etc.), bag each book in four layers of zipper bags, then push them down into the contents of a septic tank.  After he was done he put the cover back on the tank.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You needn't go so far as the septic tank, but the insecticide and bags aren't a bad idea.  The humidity inside the bag won't change after it's sealed, the bug spray will prevent insect depradation, and storing the books in a deep freeze after sealing will prevent mold growth and similar issues that the bug spray won't solve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is more of a long term solution -- and, of course, remember to do the spraying/bagging outdoors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2017-06-08T16:12:42.383" LastActivityDate="2017-06-08T16:12:42.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15857" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9538" CreationDate="2017-06-08T16:50:36.890" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use toothpaste to remove scratches.&#xA;They act as abrasives that removes them.&#xA;Add a small toothpaste on a damp cloth and then gently rub on the scratched part of the windshield. Then gently clean them with soft cloth. Addition of toothpaste with baking soda will remove better.&#xA;Many in my city would try them to remove scratches from bike.&#xA;Just Google about the removal of scratches using toothpaste. It will help you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19091" LastActivityDate="2017-06-08T16:50:36.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7909" CreationDate="2017-06-09T05:48:01.143" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Compressed air is perfect, but I have spent one can just cleaning one PC thoroughly. Now I use a dust remover for SLR cameras (you can buy one cheaply in any store that sells such cameras), and it works for all heatsinks etc. It doesn't have enough pressure to do it from 15cm, but that's never an issue. I only use compressed air for keyboards now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E44H5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E44H5.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Camera Dust Remover&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Never use a vacuum cleaner unless you can be absolutely sure you don't touch components. The metal tube may accumulate and hold significant static charge from&#xA;moving air and dirt/dust. Always turn off the PC by switching the PSU off, or remove the mains cable. Then discharge the system by pressing the power-on button once. Never use 'brushes' or anything capable of generating an electrostatic charge. That charge will find somewhere to live, and it loves RAM and similarly delicate chips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastEditorUserId="21104" LastEditDate="2017-06-18T21:09:34.577" LastActivityDate="2017-06-18T21:09:34.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15861" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15329" CreationDate="2017-06-09T16:50:58.810" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know of two things that work well for cleaning leather, however, I cannot guarantee success, as I have no way of knowing the colour agent used in your pillow...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need a weak degreasing agent, as acetone and ethanol are way too harsh on leather. You &lt;em&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; use these agents on real leather, but it should only be done as a last resort, and ONLY if you have leather grease handy (to replace the fats that the acetone/ethanol pulled out).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One solution is &lt;strong&gt;toothpaste&lt;/strong&gt;, but this is not suitable for large areas, only smaller areas with hard-to-remove stains (like a wine spill).&#xA;As toothpaste is a &lt;em&gt;polishing agent&lt;/em&gt;, you'll need to seal up the surface with leather grease or similar&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another is &lt;strong&gt;pre-canned shaving foam&lt;/strong&gt; (The cheapest you can find will do fine), which not only contains some diluted alcohol solution, but also lots of moisturizing agents. &#xA;This makes it good for use as a large scale cleaner for leather, that's very good for lots of different stains and miscolorations (eg. nicotine). A neat side-effect is that it shines the leather up for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21111" LastActivityDate="2017-06-09T16:50:58.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15862" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15840" CreationDate="2017-06-09T17:03:52.220" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen many young people out there just clean it off with paper.... I will never eat sandwiches from them again, it's very unhygienic...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of using a paper towel, use a kitchen cloth wrung with water and dish soap. Just make sure the cloth isn't dripping wet.&#xA;Of course remember to wait until the toaster is &lt;strong&gt;cold&lt;/strong&gt; before cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, as the teflon coating has been scratched off, i'd suggest you buy a new one with &lt;em&gt;removable trays&lt;/em&gt;. They are a bit more expensive, but that will solve your problem for life (you can wash those off like any other dish).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21111" LastActivityDate="2017-06-09T17:03:52.220" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15864" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15774" CreationDate="2017-06-09T18:02:58.227" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've done this and similar operations in the past.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One option is to use a sewing needle/toothpick/bent paperclip to pick out the leaf from the front of the jack plug.&#xA;Remember to have your device turned off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the device can be opened relatively easily, and you can get to the rear of the jack plug, you may be able to push out the obstruction from the inside. (most jack plugs have a hole all the way through them).&#xA;This is easier, but might require you to void your device warranty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a small q-tip with 99% ethanol afterwards will make sure to clean off any residue from the leaf and any sap it has left behind&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21111" LastActivityDate="2017-06-09T18:02:58.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15865" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15869" CreationDate="2017-06-10T07:28:02.260" Score="2" ViewCount="425" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually print out PDFs to read them on paper. For example, I print out my textbook chapter by chapter so it's easier to take them to the classroom. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I have annotations on those printouts I would like to keep them after use. However if I just leave them as a pile of paper, it will be hard for me to find a specific title next time (I have printouts for more than one book). Binders are not a good solution, because a book will usually have hundreds of pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I effectively organize them into &quot;real&quot; books, ideally, or just organize for easy access?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't like to read on the screen. That's the reason why I printed them out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21118" LastActivityDate="2017-06-13T18:01:49.107" Title="How to organize printouts of books?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;paper&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15865" CreationDate="2017-06-10T09:52:19.467" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My first suggestion is to get/use a different screen or set of screen settings and get used to reading on screen. That will simplify your life and cut costs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the paper/home printed versions I would suggest to punch 2, 3 or 4 holes, depending on what is the local prefered version.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you have the option of commercially made &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_binder&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;binders&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.nl/search?q=book%20rings&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiL-vDlgLPUAhXGIVAKHce0BNUQ_AUICigB&amp;amp;biw=940&amp;amp;bih=667&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bookrings&lt;/a&gt;, commercially availble &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.nl/search?tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=archiefbinders&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiSz_io-rLUAhWFIlAKHfbqAJ4QhyYIIA&amp;amp;biw=940&amp;amp;bih=667&amp;amp;dpr=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;'storage' holders&lt;/a&gt; or string.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have personally used string.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You need strong string which holds its knots and it not too thin, (thin string will cut the paper.)&#xA;I would not go for string under 3mm (1/8&quot;) diameter.&#xA;You can make a string ring for each hole or you can feed the string through all the holes in turn, going up through one and down through the next.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need access, tie the string with an &lt;a href=&quot;http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/adjustable-sliding-knot-necklace-tutorial/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;adjustable knot&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you may want to add later or change the binding system without having to cut the string, a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.animatedknots.com/reef/index.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;reef knot (square knot)&lt;/a&gt; is the one.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Otherwise, just use any reliable knot you know.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With all these binding options you can go from one to an other if your requirements change. &#xA;Like use a binder with a strong cover for the books you use at the moment, change to rings while you still use the book at times but not every day and store with string when you do not use the book other than for occasional access of one or a few pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-06-10T09:52:19.467" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15840" CreationDate="2017-06-11T10:17:16.820" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A brush should do it - paint, tooth, butter or otherwise, as long as it's sufficiently fine, long, stiff and clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1504" LastActivityDate="2017-06-11T10:17:16.820" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15868" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15840" CreationDate="2017-06-11T10:35:01.950" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A piece of sticky tape (cheap Scotch is great) will attach to any seeds and crumbs which are not coated in oil. Use a blunt knife to get into hard-to-reach crevices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1504" LastActivityDate="2017-06-11T10:35:01.950" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15865" CreationDate="2017-06-11T12:50:07.027" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As I am a high school student I got the same thing to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First of all you can staple each title separately for a single unit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Create an index holding each title at correct position for each unit at the top.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Then you can combine these into the units into a file holder.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now it will be easy to take and read separate titles easily. And also their order won't get merged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19091" LastActivityDate="2017-06-11T12:50:07.027" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15870" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-06-11T13:28:24.940" Score="1" ViewCount="300" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a problem with flies suddenly. I have been living in my house for almost 20 years and never had a problem with flies. How can I find out where they are coming from and eliminate the source?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are almost all on the first floor, so that would seem to rule out a source in the basement or upper floors. For example, I have a cat litter box on the second floor, but there are no flies there, so I know the flies are not coming from anywhere near there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That would seem to leave two possibilities:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(1) They are breeding outside the house and somehow finding a way in, or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(2) There is some hidden source on the first floor&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have carefully tried to seal off any crack or opening to get into the house, yet the flies are just as numerous as ever. I do see flies outside on the windows, but in small numbers, so they could either be coming from outside, or just be escapees coming from inside the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have searched the grounds very carefully for animal bodies or other organic matter and found nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I locate the source of the flies?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2017-06-17T03:47:16.103" Title="Get rid of house fly problem?" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15873" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15870" CreationDate="2017-06-12T01:05:13.770" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The issue might be caused by a dead animal in a drain pipe or &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drain-waste-vent_system&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;vent stack&lt;/a&gt;. A small rodent can even fit into a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thespruce.com/the-purpose-of-a-sink-overflow-2718785&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sink or tub overflow&lt;/a&gt; and be unable to get out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that is the cause, but you can't find the source, then at least be consoled in knowing that once the remains are devoured, the flies (and any bad odour) will be gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-06-12T01:05:13.770" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15874" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-06-12T06:49:35.193" Score="4" ViewCount="2002" Body="&lt;p&gt;I run a milk-delivery company, using vans to delivery cans and gallons of milk around my county. The milk cans (MCs) are loaded in the metal cart (C), with each level of the cart for different delivery destinations. The front view of the cart is shown.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6PBHU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6PBHUm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Front view of cart&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the van is moving around and swerving, I have a constant issue of the cans falling off. What is the best way to put straps (my current idea) across the front to prevent this from happening? Should I put them top to down, or one across each level, or criss-cross? Are there better ways to prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I chose straps, since they give the ease of removal of cans without wastage of time to open doors or such other solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21127" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-11-08T09:09:26.893" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T09:09:26.893" Title="Preventing stuff from falling off moving shelves" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15875" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15865" CreationDate="2017-06-12T12:23:34.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You usually need those textbooks for only one course. After the course, I recommend you run the stack of paper through a scanner. The resulting PDF contains your annotations and is much easier to store than a stack of paper. If you OCR the scanned images, you can search at least the printed text (OCR probably won't read your annotations). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd also look into using an ebook reader or a tablet to read the PDFs instead of printing them. Both have high-resolution screens that you might find more pleasant to read from. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-06-12T12:23:34.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15876" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15874" CreationDate="2017-06-12T12:33:22.913" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Straps are a good idea. Run one horizontally across each level, at about half the height of the cans. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The traditional solution (used e.g. on ships) is to put a strip across the front of each shelf. You just need to make sure the shelf is packed full: if the milk cans can slide around on the shelf they may build up enough speed to fall over the strip. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A better solution would be to build a grid on each shelf: place strips of wood on each side of each bottle so the bottle can't slide around even if it's the only one on the shelf. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something like this, but with the dividers at the correct distance for your bottles:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UHAjL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UHAjLm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an alternative, you could use bottle crates instead of these carts. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yBYVO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yBYVOm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T08:02:36.733" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T08:02:36.733" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15877" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15874" CreationDate="2017-06-12T15:05:48.877" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use straps,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another solution could be to add a small net to the sides of the shelves.&#xA;The milk cans might rattle around a bit, but they won't slip off the edges..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yet another alternative would be a bathroom anti-slip mat cut to size.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3mFMX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3mFMX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Anti-slip matting&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The mats won't have a problem with heavy jugs, but will keep them firmly in place... also no strapping/unstrapping cans, you can take what you like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nominally, the mats will stay securely on the cart, but they may stick a bit to the milk cans. If that is a problem, you can find a way to secure them to the cart (eg. glue the mat down or tie it to the cart somehow)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also get smaller friction mats that perform the same duty, albeit in one  large piece, instead of the bathroom version with holes as shown in the picture. (if hygiene is an issue)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't find them in your local hobby store or hardware store, they have them at various cargo equipment stores on the Internet (a 30'' by 25' mat costs about 35-40 dollars depending on where you look)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Friction mats can be wiped off with water &amp;amp; soap, but be careful with strong cleansers and alcohols, as they can lose their friction and become brittle when exposed too much...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For stacked goods, you have the option of combining the mats with straps or a net for added support. For this I have considered the option of storing the straps/nets &lt;em&gt;in&lt;/em&gt; the cart itself, to avoid these tools getting lost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This allows you to stack your milk cans almost as you please on the two lower levels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your cart has wide lips on each shelf (like a standard steel kitchen cart), you can drill a number of holes in each lip. &#xA;Fit a suitable net with metal hooks that fit in the holes.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q1KJ9.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q1KJ9.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;When transporting stacked cans, the nets are stretched between the two shelves like in the picture above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When not transporting stacked goods, if you leave extra holes for the hooks, you can store the net underneath the shelf above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest this if hygiene is important, as the nets can also quickly be unhooked and cleaned if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mount curtain rails on the shelf and under the shelf above, and mount your net to that. &#xA;When not in use, the net is pulled aside (like a curtain), and it can be pulled closed when needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is, however not so suitable for hygienic applications, as you'll be adding addtional nooks and crannies to the cart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option 3&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use one large, flexible net (fitting the size of the shelf), and use large lobster clasps (fitting the size of the cart supports).&#xA;Drill holes at different levels in the cart supports, and fit them with screws/bolts/pins to hold the clasps securely in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make an additional &quot;storage&quot; pin at the top of the shelf, where the net is stored.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When needed, simply pull the net down on the cargo as tight as you please, and fasten it to the locking pins needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use a standard flexible cargo net for cars for this option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21111" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-11-07T11:05:16.690" LastActivityDate="2017-11-07T11:05:16.690" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15720" CreationDate="2017-06-12T15:37:27.133" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a programmer and a sysadmin myself, so I deal with the same thing, especially since I use contact lenses as well...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drink lots of water and keep away from coffee, energy drinks and alcohol&#xA;(as they reduce your body's net water level)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Quit energy drinks entirely (I know you drink them :-P ), and stick to regular Coke or pepsi (not only were they reason for my headaches, but they also destroy your heart and insulin system over time)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take regular breaks, even if your manager hates you for it. Keep away from any screen or monitor for at least 10-15 minutes every hour or two... (I personally do it after a given assignment or if I'm done with a nasty bug)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;DO NOT WORK IN BED! (this also affects your sleep negatively... The bed is for sleeping ONLY!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure the room is well-lit (not eveybody can take sitting in a dark room, looking at a bright screen. Quick movements and flashes on the screen while it's dark also increases the chance of photosensitive seizures.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Change poses or positions often (Most of your headaches are likely caused by muscle fatigue or stress)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move your fan (as mentioned previously, the air flow can irritate your eyes further)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close your eyes for a minute (a good quickie for getting your eyes moist again, breathing excercises optional)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove or add a pillow each half hour (forces you to change pose)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Excercises:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get up from your chair or bed once in a while and STRETCH like you would after the best nights sleep of your life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Move a part of your regular excercise regimen (if you have one) to different times throughout your day. (if you feel it's nescessary, get on the floor and take 10)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are loads of tips out there, but my primary one is that you never work from bed again. This affects your sleep pattern a lot, since your brain adjusts itself for WORK instead of SLEEP when you go to bed.&#xA;If you have insomnia, that'smostlikely also the reason... and insomnia itself can give dreadful headaches as well...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21111" LastActivityDate="2017-06-12T15:37:27.133" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15879" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2017-06-12T17:17:35.373" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I am in a hurry, I tear the paper and put the pieces in two Different recycling/garbage bags.  At least there would be pieces missing. I shed anything associated with banking etc. but this works in a jiff. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21133" LastActivityDate="2017-06-12T17:17:35.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13407" CreationDate="2017-06-12T22:08:50.477" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Denture cleaning tablets are useful for cleaning out bottles with a neck too small to admit a brush or hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21136" LastActivityDate="2017-06-12T22:08:50.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15883" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11204" CreationDate="2017-06-12T23:26:54.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure if it would work but in plumbing UPVC pipes can be &quot;welded&quot; using something called MEK.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works by slightly melting the UPVC and then evaporating (it's an organic solvent) which causes the joint to set. It works well with pipe joins but might not stand up to repeated flexing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Test it's effect on a small area before using on the repair. If it softens the UPVC then paint it on the affected joint and press the edges together and clamp with a wooden clothes peg (or two) until set.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Should work, but I've never used it on LPDE before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21136" LastActivityDate="2017-06-12T23:26:54.697" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10922" CreationDate="2017-06-12T23:37:03.333" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a Game or CEX nearby you might convince them to run it through the machine they have for cleaning and polishing discs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21136" LastActivityDate="2017-06-12T23:37:03.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15885" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="228" CreationDate="2017-06-13T05:03:30.640" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an electric water heater, you can sit them on top of it overnight and they will be dry in the morning. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21144" LastActivityDate="2017-06-13T05:03:30.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15886" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10922" CreationDate="2017-06-13T14:10:59.303" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An old trick for discs that are not too badly scratched: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Polish them with toothpaste! Just like the commercial solutions the fine abrasive can help to smooth out the edges of the scratches and allow the disc to be read properly again. Used to do this with just my finger and a generous amount of toothpaste and saved a couple of discs that my computer was not able to read at all anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21153" LastActivityDate="2017-06-13T14:10:59.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15887" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15865" CreationDate="2017-06-13T18:01:49.107" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Print shops offer binding service, where they drill holes through the pages and add hard covers. This should make the printed material as book-like and preservable as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I recommend you take a look at large-screen e-ink readers such as the new &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sony.com/electronics/digital-paper-notepads/dpt-rp1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.sony.com/electronics/digital-paper-notepads/dpt-rp1&lt;/a&gt;, or you can look at the roundup at &lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2017/01/19/large-e-ink-ereaders-roundup-for-2017/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2017/01/19/large-e-ink-ereaders-roundup-for-2017/&lt;/a&gt;. I also used to printing out everything because reading on a normal screen is unbearable. But that's simply unsustainable in the long run and I had to throw away tons of paper. A large e-ink reader would be ideal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13198" LastActivityDate="2017-06-13T18:01:49.107" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15888" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2017-06-13T20:11:38.500" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of using adhesive bandages - &quot;bandaides&quot; - at all use nonstick first aid pad/gauze and &lt;strong&gt;paper tape&lt;/strong&gt;. Paper tape has a different adhesive which does not bond to skin as strongly as 'bandaide' glue, and is also less chemically  irritating. It stays on just as well as the usual plastic or fabric tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20983" LastActivityDate="2017-06-13T20:11:38.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14799" CreationDate="2017-06-14T09:39:04.253" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apply an alcohol-based cleaner, like nail-varnish remover, hairspray, or rubbing alcohol to the stain with a clean dry cloth to break down the dried plastic surface. (Remember to test the solution on a hidden area of the garment first). Then, follow the instructions above for removing water-based paints.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21158" LastActivityDate="2017-06-14T09:39:04.253" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2017-06-14T10:52:24.190" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually just buy the Micro-SDs in the version that have an adapter with them. They're not that much more expensive than just buying the Micro-SD by itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In many cases, they come with a small box with room for the micro-SD and the adapter.&#xA;When something is installed in them, I add a small label to the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might end up with a lot of SD card adapters in the end, but having one too many of those is still much better than having none..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few years ago, I helped make a small, wooden rack for normal SD cards for a photographer to hold 40-50 SDs on his desk. For labeling we used plastic keyhangers (the kind where you slip in a piece of paper) glued to the box.&#xA;on one side, we made a few small trays for spare SDs (sorted by size), that he and his employees could take when needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have a picture of the SD-organizer, but it was essentially a small wooden block with two rows of slots fitted to the size of an SD card. Each row had a small indentation for easy grip of the card. The keyhangers had inserts made in the wood and were glued down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The wood was then given a coating of laquer, and it looked pretty stylish on the table in the end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A Micro-SD version would probably need some routing or CNC gear to work (or make it with a 3D printer).&#xA;However, the standard SD size can be cut out by hand (with dexterity and patience), and you can glue old Micro-SD to SD adapters in and have them hold the Micro-SDs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21111" LastActivityDate="2017-06-14T10:52:24.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15892" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6919" CreationDate="2017-06-14T11:47:58.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Where I come from, you can get small weights with a small alligator clip attached, they are used for tying down tablecloths when eating outside.&#xA;Typically they're made of plastic,  shaped like a small animal and has steel balls or lead shot inside&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These weights also work on whatever type of sheet you bring to the beach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A &quot;lifehacked&quot; version would be a small cloth bag filled with anything heavy (stones, lead shot, sand, etc.) , a string attached to it, and an alligator clip at the end of the string.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of an alligator clip, you can tie the baggie to one of these for added durability and practicality:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qKIzz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qKIzz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21111" LastActivityDate="2017-06-14T11:47:58.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15895" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15903" CreationDate="2017-06-14T17:36:57.063" Score="6" ViewCount="1912" Body="&lt;p&gt;This happens once a while: I put some tissue or paper material (e.g. a receipt) into some pocket of some clothing, but forget to take it out before putting the clothing into the washing machine. After the washing cycle, there are tiny pieces of paper all over the cloths, and it is extremely time consuming to clean up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I remove all the pieces of washed paper from the laundry efficiently?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4748" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T09:54:29.387" Title="How to clean up after tissue paper got into the washing machine?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15896" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15774" CreationDate="2017-06-14T18:39:17.070" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a piece of tape, preferable the thin kind, and roll it up into a very narrow cone shape. Leave the stick side facing outwards. Insert this narrow end first into your headphone jack until it heads the end, then give it a couple of gentle twists. Do not push too much on it, let the adhesive do the work for you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have succesfully cleaned out the lint out of my phone using this technique.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1643" LastActivityDate="2017-06-14T18:39:17.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15897" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6207" CreationDate="2017-06-14T19:23:29.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I complained to my wife about jeans not being comfortable after being washed, as they were too tight and not moving with me.  She stopped using the dryer and all is fine.  Wash with cold water and let it air dry, and they will remain the right size and be only slightly stiff after washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2255" LastEditorUserId="4088" LastEditDate="2017-06-14T19:35:29.660" LastActivityDate="2017-06-14T19:35:29.660" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15898" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15895" CreationDate="2017-06-14T19:36:23.620" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &quot;lint roller&quot; might do the trick. For those unfamiliar, it's a wide roll of adhesive tape, with the adhesive side facing out, with an attached handle that allows it to roll easily over surfaces (especially fabric surfaces). The lint or tissue pieces attach to the adhesive surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recommend drying the laundry first. Then, lay one piece of laundry on a flat clean surface, like a bed or a table.  Hold the edge of the laundry item that is closest to you, and roll the lint roller &lt;strong&gt;away from you&lt;/strong&gt; across the surface of the item. If you roll &lt;em&gt;towards&lt;/em&gt; yourself, the item can tend to wrap itself around the lint roller. Roll several more times to clean the whole surface of the item, flip it over, and repeat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cqCUd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cqCUdm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;lint roller&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T07:59:51.150" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T07:59:51.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15900" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11338" CreationDate="2017-06-14T23:52:32.837" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm on the same road. I haven't brushed my hair for 2 years. My advice is to buy a Diana brand wide- toothed comb. It is working. My hair is in one huge knot, so it takes a long time. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21171" LastActivityDate="2017-06-14T23:52:32.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15901" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-06-15T04:32:15.130" Score="5" ViewCount="321" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a casual 100% cotton button-down shirt the other day from the brand &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.esp-fashion.com&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;ESP fashion&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I live in Bangkok, Thailand and it's crazy hot here at the moment (or any moment), so I figured a white one would probably A) not be as hot in the sun and B) not show sweat as easily as other colors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, in the fitting room the shirt was really nice, soft and appeared to be a bit moisture-repellant. Got home, put it in the washer to get rid of possible left-over chemicals from manufacturing (it's just something I have a habit of always doing when I buy new clothes). After washing I noticed it wasn't as soft as before, so I figured they had perhaps used some softener on it (which I generally don't ever use).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The next day I put the shirt on, and my back was still a bit moist from the shower. Now the shirt immediately absorbed any moisture it came into contact with, even for just a fraction of a second! My theory that white wouldn't change color when wet got immediately debunked - it looked bad, really bad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My theory is that the fabric was treated with something to make it a bit softer and to repel moisture, but that treatment/coating was washed away even after the first washing. So now I'm wondering if there are any products one can use to make clothes repel moisture better? Obviously, one can wax them as I have done in the past with hiking gear, but that doesn't really seem appropriate for a nice looking button-down shirt that is meant for urban use. Anything better suited for nice looking clothes? Are there any softeners or other products one can use in the washer to aid in moisture repelling?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21174" LastEditorUserId="21174" LastEditDate="2017-06-15T06:43:02.463" LastActivityDate="2017-09-02T12:55:45.350" Title="How to make a 100% cotton shirt repel moisture?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15902" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15716" CreationDate="2017-06-15T06:25:01.020" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some semi-sticky gel pads, if you put them on a table, they stick to the table surface, can be easily removed without a trace by gently pulling for a couple of seconds, but if you try yanking it off quickly, that is really hard. I saw such things in Japan used for that very purpose (preventing monitors etc. falling off desks during earthquakes): just put 3~4 of them between the monitor base and the desk surface. Don't know how they are called in English (or in any other language, for that matter), just google for something like &quot;earthquake gel pads/shock proof pads&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21176" LastActivityDate="2017-06-15T06:25:01.020" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15895" CreationDate="2017-06-15T10:30:28.580" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Parcel Tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most homes have a roll of parcel tape in a drawer somewhere.  Take a length of tape about 5 or 6 inches long, hold one end in each hand, then repeatedly press the tape onto the affected cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tape is sticky enough to pick up the pieces of paper, yet not too sticky that it lifts the cloth too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After using the tape half a dozen times, replace it with a new piece and continue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other types of tape aren't as good.  Sellotape / Scotch tape is too narrow - it takes for ever to work your way over the clothing.  Gaffer tape is too sticky - it will either leave a sticky residue on the cloth or will pull the fibres up and damage them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Parcel tape has the right degree of stickyness and, being 2 or 3 inches wide, a convenient size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This also works to get the tissue paper off the rubber door seal of your washing machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2017-06-15T10:30:28.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15904" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-06-15T14:15:09.383" Score="1" ViewCount="1808" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hope this is the correct SE site for this question.  I think most people like me are interested in avoiding putting chemicals under our arms that can put our health at risk.  I found &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.treehugger.com/organic-beauty/recipe-homemade-deodorant-really-works.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this recipe&lt;/a&gt; for DIY natural deodorant. The author of the article claims it works very well even after her cross fit workout.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like you all, cost is also an important consideration for me.  Shea butter is imported from Ghana Africa.  After some searching I saw that avocado butter can be used in its place but that was for making soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally the most cost-effective recipe would have all its ingredients sourcable from my back yard garden so a trip to the store would not be needed.  I live in New Jersey USA.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20914" LastActivityDate="2017-06-15T14:27:42.923" Title="What is a cost effective substitute for Shea butter to be used in DIY natural deodorant?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;gardening&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15904" CreationDate="2017-06-15T14:27:42.923" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are few viable oil crops found in home gardens; fewer still that produce a fat that remains solid at room temperature without processing (hydrogenation).  One optional replacement for Shea butter might be cocoa butter, but I don't think this is a viable option for New Jersey gardens, since the cacao tree from which it is derived is native to Yucatan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option would be a mixture of natural vegetable oil (olive oil is an option, and at least possible for your climate) and beeswax (people keep bees much further north than New Jersey).  The proportions can be varied to give the desired consistency, and olive oil doesn't (in my experience) tend to become rancid if it's kept in a sealed container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-06-15T14:27:42.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15908" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-06-15T16:25:11.233" Score="5" ViewCount="263" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every time I try to mix a large amount of cocoa powder (ie. enough for a cup of hot chocolate) into a large amount of hot water (ie. a cup full), I end up with a significant amount of &quot;cocoa sludge&quot; where the powder doesn't dissolve properly and turns into a big, clumpy mess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It doesn't matter if I pour the cocoa in first and pour hot water on top of it, or if I pour cocoa powder into a cup full of hot water.  It doesn't matter if I stir or not (stirring can even make it worse; cocoa sludge sticks surprisingly well to plastic spoons!) or even if I pour the cocoa powder in very slowly, a little bit at a time, to give it time to dissolve.  I still end up with a bunch of cocoa sludge no matter what I do.  Often, stirring can even make a protective layer of cocoa sludge form in a bubble around pristine cocoa powder, which then needs to be broken open so it can dissolve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know any good tricks to making all of the cocoa powder dissolve properly and emerging out the other side with a nice, smooth cup of hot chocolate?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4590" LastActivityDate="2017-07-22T09:34:37.373" Title="How to make hot chocolate come out right?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15909" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15908" CreationDate="2017-06-15T16:34:42.003" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Based on my experience, hotter water is the biggest help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your water is close to boiling, and your cocoa isn't too stale, it should dissolve almost instantly.  For whatever it's worth, I've always put the cocoa in the cup, added the hot water (or coffee -- I like it better made with coffee), and then stirred.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're using tap water in an office lunch room, it's very unlikely to be above 130 F, which is at least forty degrees (F) too cool to make cocoa well; try putting it in a microwave for about 40-60 seconds to warm it further.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-06-15T16:34:42.003" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15910" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15908" CreationDate="2017-06-15T18:10:49.953" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try this experiment:  add the cocoa, add a small amount of hot water (just a few tablespoons should do), and stir thoroughly. Completely dissolve the cocoa in the small amount of hot water. Then add the rest of the hot water, and stir just a few times. That should give you better results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-06-15T18:10:49.953" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15912" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15908" CreationDate="2017-06-15T19:28:55.263" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Or use the old recipe, the one my grandmother used.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use one spoon real cocoa (not the mix most people now call cocoa,) one spoon sugar, one spoon cold milk or liquid coffee creamer, mix well. This will give you a very thick (and nice tasting) chocolate mix.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now add milk that is almost boiling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add the milk bit by bit, so you can stir the mix into the milk and let it desolve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-06-15T19:28:55.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15913" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9538" CreationDate="2017-06-16T17:38:50.827" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know when watches with glass cases have scratches you can buff them out with toothpaste...&#xA;If you have a lot of free time, and even more toothpaste that should work to help remove the scratches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9847" LastActivityDate="2017-06-16T17:38:50.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15914" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15736" CreationDate="2017-06-16T20:55:37.990" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A good way to avoid the dust buildup in the computer casing is to keep it asleep or hibernating.  I use WinSleep by MollieSoft - also shows a nice timeline of when the computer was awake or asleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21193" LastActivityDate="2017-06-16T20:55:37.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15916" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2017-06-17T16:03:01.303" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fill the jar half-way with water. Put in microwave, 2 minutes (or to get water sufficiently hot to semi-melt pb). Remove. Add dish soap. Swirl with dish brush/bottle brush. Empty. Toss in recycling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21194" LastActivityDate="2017-06-17T16:03:01.303" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2017-06-17T16:24:29.967" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, use the jar properly empty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When using the peanut butter, push the bits sticking to the side of the jar down into the main amount in the jar.&#xA;If you do this regularly, you will not get a sticky residue on the sides, but an almost empty jar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get out the bits left in the bottom with a spoon rather than a knife, making it a bit easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you are left with just needs a rinse or a normal wash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(You can also look for a different kind of peanut butter, one that is not as sticky, as is the most popular kind where I live.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-06-17T16:24:29.967" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10902" CreationDate="2017-06-18T12:40:34.580" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When my daughter and her boyfriend were at college and trying to study in the evenings, they had loud music from the next door house.  They solved the problem by recording the music for as long as it was on, then played it back as loud as they could, putting the speakers pressed up against the neighbouring wall, when it went quiet during the night, presumably when the offender was asleep; it didn't happen again!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21202" LastActivityDate="2017-06-18T12:40:34.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15922" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15901" CreationDate="2017-06-19T18:43:46.497" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many commercial products to &quot;waterproof&quot; cotton, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.campmor.com/c/nikwax-cotton-proof-10-oz-waterproofing&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Nikwax Cotton Proof&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B004ZP83HI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Scotchgard&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01KZLKN78&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Kiwi Camp Dry&lt;/a&gt;, my personal experience has been that these treatments are temporary (often removed by the first wash) and not too effective (direct contact with a wet object or impact of raindrops penetrates the garment). That said, one of these products might be good enough for casual wear of the shirt, being reapplied as needed. Some fabric softeners also afford a bit of water repellency; you'll need to test one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Waxing cotton &lt;em&gt;does&lt;/em&gt; make it waterproof, but it also makes it a fire hazard, as well. An ember from a campfire can turn a shirt or tent into a torch!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(BTW, I've yet to find a truly waterproof garment that was wearable for more than an hour or two, because humidity inside leaves me drenched. The best so far are ponchos or cagoules, open at bottom.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-06-19T18:43:46.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15924" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-06-20T10:49:08.217" Score="6" ViewCount="928" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently procured a musical keyboard, with a pedal that attaches to the keyboard via a wire. It looks like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KhShU.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KhShU.png&quot; alt=&quot;pedal&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is, it runs away every time I try to play the keyboard. I step on it, and it moves farther away. I raise my foot, put it down again, and it scoots farther away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How do I make sure that this doesn't happen, without putting something behind it that will mess up the cord?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4088" LastEditorUserId="7112" LastEditDate="2017-06-21T19:18:07.747" LastActivityDate="2018-04-25T20:48:27.130" Title="How do I keep my keyboard pedal from running away?" Tags="&lt;music&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15925" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15924" CreationDate="2017-06-20T11:17:26.983" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Glue the &quot;hook&quot; side of some industrial hook-and-loop (Velcro or generic) to the bottom of the pedal.  It'll be locked in place on carpet of any sort, but even on vinyl as in your photo, wood, or tile, it'll be much less prone to sliding away.  You can carry a strip of the peel-and-stick loop side, to temporarily apply to the floor in case of a floor that still gives trouble.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-06-20T11:17:26.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15926" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15924" CreationDate="2017-06-20T13:18:35.473" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could fashion a &quot;leash&quot; for it by taping, tying or gluing twine or kite string to it.  At the other end of the &quot;leash&quot;, tie a loop that's a little bigger than the leg of the chair / bench you sit on.  Then before you play the keyboard each time, put the loop end around the leg of your bench / chair. That will keep your pedal from straying too far away.  It may move left or right a little bit, but from my personal experience as a pianist / keyboardist, that movement should be minimal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-06-20T13:18:35.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15927" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15924" CreationDate="2017-06-20T15:21:10.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;BluTack(TM) maybe your answer, if you are on a vinyl or wooden floor. Other brands of Tacky putty are available. Try 'procure' some from the back of posters in schools / offices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just place some under your pedal and stick it to the floor. I wouldn't advise this on carpeted floors mind.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Elastic / Rubber bands could be used, either glue to the base of the pedal (if you have access to hot glue, or just wrap them around the pedal 'base structure' (not over the pedal itself mind) This will then add grip to the base of the pedal. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastEditorUserId="20626" LastEditDate="2017-06-20T15:28:33.940" LastActivityDate="2017-06-20T15:28:33.940" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15929" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15908" CreationDate="2017-06-20T19:04:54.520" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's all about the heat.  When the lipids and sugar come into contact with the bottom or sides of the pot, they go through a slight burn process and then oxidize.   That gives you the undesirable burned odor and flavor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a candy thermometer (very inexpensive at big-box stores, less than $5), place it in the pot and stir slowly over low heat with a small whisk.  Allow the temperature rise to between 160° and 180° F. which will reliably reduce all the sugar and chocolate but prevent burning.  Then turn off the heat.  The process will take about 5 minutes and require you to stay with the pot, but you get great hot chocolate this way.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21223" LastActivityDate="2017-06-20T19:04:54.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15930" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15924" CreationDate="2017-06-21T06:23:11.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My keyboard is standing on a carpet which solves everything, just like it does for drums. Another thing I used that did the job was moisturizing a dishcloth and putting it under the pedal. Make sure that it is not all soaked, but just a little bit moist and it will stay in his place. That way you don`t have to glue and can always place it on a different place if you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19440" LastActivityDate="2017-06-21T06:23:11.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15931" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15924" CreationDate="2017-06-21T15:28:20.737" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many pedals have a rubber pad underneath that's only attached by one screw, at the front of the pedal. You can rotate this pad, and it ends up underneath your heel, which prevents the pedal from wandering off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example from Roland:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mczUm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mczUmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Roland pedal&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your pedal doesn't have this, you can add it yourself: take a strip of material (rubber, sturdy cloth) twice as long as the pedal, and attach it to the bottom of the pedal so it sticks out in front and you can rest your heel on it when using the pedal. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get commercial solutions (search for Keyboard Pedal Pad) that do the same. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T07:58:44.633" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T07:58:44.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15932" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15924" CreationDate="2017-06-21T17:03:19.627" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a small section of non-slip drawer liner under my sewing machine peddle. It works great to keep the peddle in place. As a bonus, it's not typically adhesive on either side, so it can easily be moved. It isn't typically extremely expensive and it might already be something you have laying around. &lt;a href=&quot;http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/10081636/prod_1631279612??hei=64&amp;amp;wid=64&amp;amp;qlt=50&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is a link to a picture of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope this is helpful, let me know if you have any questions or need clarification. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastActivityDate="2017-06-21T17:03:19.627" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15934" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15749" CreationDate="2017-06-21T18:31:15.353" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a product call Krud Kutter and it claims to remove tar, it may be purchased at hardware stores. Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21235" LastActivityDate="2017-06-21T18:31:15.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15936" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1857" CreationDate="2017-06-22T20:27:03.360" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use baking soda and vinegar make a paste consistency and apply that to the stain with a clean rag or a scrub brush wait for it to dry and vacuum the spot and your done no smell no stain. This mix works well on most stains on the carpet even the ones that no matter what you do they just keep coming back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21246" LastActivityDate="2017-06-22T20:27:03.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15937" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15943" CreationDate="2017-06-22T23:45:56.050" Score="5" ViewCount="455" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know that I can cover a webcam with tape, but what can I do to block a microphone embedded in a webcam? Will tape be sufficient to block sound to the microphone, or will I need to do something else?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21247" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-06-23T12:29:06.460" LastActivityDate="2018-10-11T15:39:51.417" Title="How can I cover a webcam mic effectively?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15940" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15467" CreationDate="2017-06-23T10:32:22.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use microlinear actuators and a 3-position switch. They take up no space and can extend many, many inches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastActivityDate="2017-06-23T10:32:22.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15941" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="508" CreationDate="2017-06-23T17:12:05.223" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Miracle Thaw is a thickish piece of aluminum with a non-stick coating that you heat up with warm water and put frozen meat on. Hmmmm.... If only I had something like that in my kitchen already that I could just heat up with water from the tap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something that I usually use on the stove... Something that I fry eggs in... It seems like I should have something like that already in my kitchen...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21255" LastActivityDate="2017-06-23T17:12:05.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15942" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14301" CreationDate="2017-06-23T23:40:29.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A typical 12V car battery has 720Wh. Buy 5 of these, and a 1500W inverter. Charge them in the free period, and tap them through the inverter during the non-free period.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastActivityDate="2017-06-23T23:40:29.527" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15943" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15937" CreationDate="2017-06-24T19:46:00.527" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;While there will always be doubt about whether the mic will still record something that will be analyzed through signal processing to determine what were the sounds that produced a certain recording, I'd go the other way around: create significant noise to disrupt any coherent or analyzable signal of the recording &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually achieve this by simply placing the web camera's embedded mic slot in the path of the computer case's ventilator exhaust, or having it touch the noisy frame of my rig. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The noise will mask effectively any worthwhile sound that may be recorded, such as casual conversation, and will yield any subtle signals useless, such as keystroke micro echos that could be analyzed for timing and intensity to determine a password based on such recordings. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20478" LastActivityDate="2017-06-24T19:46:00.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15945" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7178" CreationDate="2017-06-25T22:56:34.640" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only practical answer is either don't eat them at work, or go outside or the lobby, or stop caring so much about what people think. If eating carrots and chips at work is a problem, you either work at a library or you guys are emotionally repressed by your work environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21278" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2017-07-02T07:14:33.280" LastActivityDate="2017-07-02T07:14:33.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15946" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15608" CreationDate="2017-06-25T23:04:08.720" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have to first know if the bad connection is at the usb plug or of its on the hard drive enclosure. Test the plug on other devices if it still fails cut off the plug and solder a new plug on or replace cable, if no problems with the cable its the hard disk enclosure. If the hard disk can be removed you can buy a cheap laptop hard drive enclosure to swap the hard disk over to ($15 on amazon or ebay or newegg). If you cannot easily remove it , back up the data just in case and destroy the enclosure to rip out the hard disk. Most likely it will still work but in case the connections are proprietary you have your backup. The other thing before taking out the hard drive is see if the pins that the usb plug connects to are bent inwards, use a metal pick to bend the pins out to make better contact with usb plug&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21278" LastActivityDate="2017-06-25T23:04:08.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15949" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15937" CreationDate="2017-06-26T04:16:19.760" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it has an interrupt assigned to it you can disable that device in bios or though windows device manager where you can disable the microphone. If you are worried that someone can override and &quot; hack&quot; your microphone the only way is to rip out the device&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21278" LastEditorUserId="21247" LastEditDate="2017-06-26T14:46:51.120" LastActivityDate="2017-06-26T14:46:51.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15950" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15901" CreationDate="2017-06-26T04:19:05.407" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can spray the inside or outside with polyurethane spray  found at home improvement stores. It will make the shirt feel different but it will waterproof it long term&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21278" LastActivityDate="2017-06-26T04:19:05.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15951" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2017-06-26T05:10:33.303" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is a &lt;a href=&quot;https://smile.amazon.com/Skin-Tac-H-Adhesive-TacAway-Remover-Wipes/dp/B002672TV8/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1498453409&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=skin%20tac%20remover&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;product&lt;/a&gt; that really does work wonders for either removing the bandaid or removing the gum from the bandaid after it is removed. I use it to remove the patch around my continuous glucose monitor and the leftover goop from lidocaine patches. I hope that this helps. I do disclose that I have no financial gain in recommending this product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21281" LastActivityDate="2017-06-26T05:10:33.303" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24" CreationDate="2017-06-26T17:40:02.353" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Freeze water in plastic bags or put ice cubes in plastic bags after they have been frozen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the ice in its plastic into the drink, cooled drinks without risk of diluting by melting ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I have seen that most people drink so fast that the ice cubes in the drinks have no time to melt, so your friends might be happy to have normal ice cubes.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-06-26T17:40:02.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15954" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-06-26T19:49:18.637" Score="4" ViewCount="103" Body="&lt;p&gt;This isn't a home improvement question, but one that applies to buying any product that makes noise or sound: how can you ask reviewers to compare the noise level of a product with some reference noise levels that are about the same across most people, places and situations?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An example to help explain my question better: I want to buy a window A/C unit. Every single one I see reviews for on Amazon has contradictory opinions across the decibel spectrum, from &quot;It's quiet&quot; to &quot;It's so loud I have to crank up the TV&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unlike with dimensions, the vast majority of people don't have a sound level meter. If they didn't have a ruler, you could ask them &quot;How big is it in relation to a CD&quot;, since all CDs have the same diameter (12cm). &lt;strong&gt;What are some sound levels that are reliably about the same?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've looked at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.50hz.com/decibel.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this table of common decibel values&lt;/a&gt;, but ranges like &quot;50 - 65&quot; for normal conversation are way too imprecise, given that &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.noisehelp.com/decibel-scale.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;an increase of 10 db means a doubling of the perceived loudness&lt;/a&gt; and &quot;every increase of 3 dB represents a doubling of sound intensity, or acoustic power&quot;. Also, the logarithmic nature of the decibel scale makes it too confusing to consider about asking random reviewers to think in any terms other than some common sound levels that are approximately the same everywhere (hence why I'm not posting this on Physics.SE).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6wutP-ECms&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;riffle-shuffling&lt;/a&gt; a deck of cards&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLL43vsifBE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;opening a soda can swiftly&lt;/a&gt; (though this is a short-duration noise and may be misleading when compare long-running appliances such as A/C units or refridgerators)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I realize that any sound will be perceived differently depending on the acoustics of the room but let's hope that reviewers can mentally map these &quot;reference sounds&quot; to the condition of the room they (and the appliance/product) are in. A soda can pop will sound much louder in a hardwood floor small room than in a larger carpeted room but when I think about that volume level, I think of it in the context of the room I'm in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2201" LastActivityDate="2017-06-27T03:53:56.573" Title="Common noise levels of reliably constant loudness" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;shopping&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15955" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15937" CreationDate="2017-06-26T20:27:04.020" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just attach one of the leads to a little sliding switch. It takes a moment to drill and cut. The computer won't care, the mic is an analogue device, usually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to disable it, use a tiny flathead screwdriver to scrape out the tiny mic. Alternatively, take a small drill (1mm, not a powerdrill) and drill into the small plate. It won't vibrate very well after such surgery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally I love it when people listen to me, so usually I don't tinker with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastEditorUserId="21104" LastEditDate="2017-06-26T21:01:35.873" LastActivityDate="2017-06-26T21:01:35.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15957" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15610" CreationDate="2017-06-26T21:13:13.280" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add fluoride. It is present in toothpaste and mouthwash. Perhaps you can buy it pure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It takes a long time to degrade chemically, and creates a very unfriendly environment for bacteria and microorganisms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastActivityDate="2017-06-26T21:13:13.280" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15958" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15954" CreationDate="2017-06-27T03:53:56.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's an answer that I would downvote if I could: ask the reviewer to install a specific sound level meter app that you also have. The problem with this is that Android devices can be quite different from each other, and the same app can give wildly different readings. Right now in my quiet room, the Sound Meter app reads 27 db on my Galaxy S7 Edge, but 43 (!) on my Google Pixel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are better apps though - the &lt;a href=&quot;https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dom.audioanalyzer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sound Analyzer App&lt;/a&gt; differs by only 4 dB between my two phones. The donwside is that it's probably &lt;a href=&quot;https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XQUI4s4coIgNUkcg5Eo_A63SvkvOhRFez8AdPjZ0NlERRYf7FPHOKJA_azhKd4TYWf4=h900-rw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;too technical&lt;/a&gt; for the average reviewer (even I have no idea what &quot;LAF&quot; is, but I presume that's the value I want from the reviewer).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The situation may be better for iPhones given their homogeneity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2201" LastActivityDate="2017-06-27T03:53:56.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1690" CreationDate="2017-06-27T06:20:09.777" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apart from all the methods mentioned above, wiping the surface you are sticking your notes on may increase the time the note stays there&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-06-27T06:20:09.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15964" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15610" CreationDate="2017-06-27T11:20:20.307" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;add some bleach to it, that should kill the bacteria. they are right though, water shouldn't smell that bad. spray everything with bleach and add it to the water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21278" LastActivityDate="2017-06-27T11:20:20.307" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15965" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-06-27T14:46:01.307" Score="5" ViewCount="1613" Body="&lt;p&gt;When cutting a crispy bread, I usually end up with such a mess: (baguette in this example)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LfTyb.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LfTybm.png&quot; alt=&quot;cut bread with crumbs&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Crumbs all over the place. How can I avoid those crumbs and have a clean cut of the bread?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T07:56:35.153" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T07:57:12.890" Title="How to avoid crumbs when cutting a crispy bread?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15965" CreationDate="2017-06-27T14:47:01.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way I found is to wet the knife before starting to cut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the knife is wet, there are less crumbs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Still not ideal, but better than nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2017-06-27T14:47:01.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15967" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15965" CreationDate="2017-06-27T16:07:38.647" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can place a cooling rack, or an oven rack, across your kitchen sink. The loaf goes on top of that while you're cutting slices. All the crumbs wind up in the sink, which makes them easy to rinse down the drain. Just be sure to hold onto each slice of bread when it's about to be separated from the loaf so it doesn't fall through the rack!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also place the rack across a &lt;strong&gt;clean&lt;/strong&gt; kitchen trash container, so the crumbs fall straight into the trash bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(BTW, I saw lumber in my sink too, to catch the sawdust. I live in an apartment that doesn't have outdoor areas conducive to woodworking. When sawing lumber, I first add a wet paper towel in the bottom of the sink to catch most of the sawdust.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-06-27T17:12:28.420" LastActivityDate="2017-06-27T17:12:28.420" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15965" CreationDate="2017-06-27T20:13:05.777" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Having the best bread knife (or as it is sometimes called, bread saw) helps.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You also have the use it right, making a sawing motion, not pushing it much (or at all.)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It does not need to be an expensive knife, it has to have the right make, with saw like teeth (if flat, not at an angle as saws have.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In kitchen stores (and some cheaper shops) you can find two part bread boards, one a dish to catch the crumbs, the other on top open slats of wood, allowing the crumbs to fall through.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;When you keep the bottom part clean, you can catch and use the crumbs if you want. In cooking many people use bread crumbs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did an internet image search on -cutting board bread, two parts- and found &lt;a href=&quot;https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51bivLARfqL._SX355_.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt; among many others.&#xA;Only commercial links, as far as I could see, so no photos here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-10-01T08:15:45.273" LastActivityDate="2017-10-01T08:15:45.273" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15969" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-06-28T05:31:11.460" Score="8" ViewCount="8332" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yesterday, i went to shop but all of the shirts of that shop was labelled with 100% cotton tag. But It don't seem to be truly 100% cotton if i touch them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21161" LastActivityDate="2019-10-29T19:08:13.707" Title="How can I identify a pure cotton cloth?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;shopping&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15845" CreationDate="2017-06-28T05:37:51.477" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well if it rains often, I suggest you buy waterproof clothing. Or use an umbrella.&#xA;And that should stop you from worrying about wet, wrinkled and smelly clothes &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-06-28T05:37:51.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15971" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15982" CreationDate="2017-06-28T10:28:56.940" Score="2" ViewCount="626" Body="&lt;p&gt;My digital alarm clock takes 2 AAA batteries. Every time that I have to replace it's batteries it loses the time and date. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried to replace first 1 battery and then the other (so that the system will always have at least 1 battery during the change) but the same seems to happen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way that I can achieve this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T12:44:02.643" Title="How can I replace digital alarm clock batteries without it losing the time and date?" Tags="&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15972" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15971" CreationDate="2017-06-28T11:34:44.073" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Replacing one cell at a time doesn't work because, first, a single cell has too low voltage to operate the clock, and second, the cells are in series, so both are required to form a circuit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can manage to supply 3V to the terminals in the battery compartment, in a manner that won't be disconnected when you remove the batteries, that will keep the clock operating while you change the batteries.  This power could be supplied from an external 3V (2xAAA, 2xAA, 2xC, or 2xD) battery pack with suitable connecting devices wired on.  Be sure to get the polarity correct, or you may damage batteries and the clock will surely stop/reset.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, the process of connecting external power, changing batteries, and disconnecting external power, without interrupting the power for even a fraction of a second, is probably about the same as resetting the clock's time and alarm, and I'd expect it to be necessary only once a year or so in any case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-06-28T11:34:44.073" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15973" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15977" CreationDate="2017-06-28T15:49:02.463" Score="4" ViewCount="645" Body="&lt;p&gt;Problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I'm a quick sleeper, meaning I go to sleep really fast. My problem is that I want to stay up late sometimes to do stuff without my parents knowing and I accidentally fall asleep in my bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My Attempts to Solve My Problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I have tried to set an alarm every 5 minutes that would only sound through my earbuds, but soon realized that whenever I would doze off my earbuds would fall out and then I couldn't hear the alarm and wake up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Extra Note:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I want to stay up in bed pretending to sleep so I won't be moving around or anything. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any Solutions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21315" LastActivityDate="2021-01-18T22:28:18.200" Title="How to Prevent Sleep?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ClosedDate="2021-01-19T13:09:53.303" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15974" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15973" CreationDate="2017-06-28T15:55:39.500" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Best way to not sleep is to get out of bed.  Move around, do something.  Staying in bed, not moving, is the formula for going to sleep, not for avoiding it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think what you want is incompatible with the way you want to do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-06-28T15:55:39.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15975" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15845" CreationDate="2017-06-28T15:56:37.800" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;While there are definitely ponchos, rain jackets, and umbrellas that I would advocate as as a general rule, I'm not sure that would be the best answer if you anticipate getting wet to the skin so often. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a few camping stores near you, I guarantee you'll find a collared shirt. (I'd be happy to recommend a brand or two if you'd like - my workplace has a variety of temperatures, and they look just like a regular button down.) I would be looking for moisture wicking, easy dry, no wrinkle clothes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there's a bathroom on the way out of the station, I would also consider checking in with a mirror for drips or even scent. This may be a time to keep a small travel bottle of liquid soap, deodorant, and a washcloth in a ziploc bag - powder, a square of wicking fabric tucked in strategic places, and other things could also be helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21302" LastActivityDate="2017-06-28T15:56:37.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15976" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15971" CreationDate="2017-06-28T16:09:07.220" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Replace the batteries at 11:59 PM. By the time they're changed, it will be midnight, which will be the default time on your clock. You won't need to change the time at all!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-06-28T16:09:07.220" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15977" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15973" CreationDate="2017-06-28T19:53:04.377" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lie on your back. Stick your arm up and point at the ceiling. Let your elbow lock, so your arm stays straight up, balancing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you accidentally fall asleep, your elbow will &quot;unlock&quot;, your hand will drop straight down, and you'll gently smack yourself in the face.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done this and it keeps me awake! Makes me laugh every time, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a quick video I made about it a few years ago:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ldvvIsZEw&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ldvvIsZEw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-07-02T21:57:52.413" LastActivityDate="2017-07-02T21:57:52.413" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15978" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9983" CreationDate="2017-06-29T05:32:13.293" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;About the bag, you can buy a nice rain cover. They are easily available everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;About the shoes, rinse the water out of them as much as possible and then stuff it with newspaper, turn them upside down (and turn your heater on, if that is available), and it should be good in a couple of hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-06-29T05:32:13.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15980" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15965" CreationDate="2017-06-29T19:01:57.207" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I go to the bakery and buy crumb prone bread, I ask them to slice it for me --- problem avoided!  Packed in a plastic bag it remains fresh.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-06-29T19:01:57.207" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15981" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15407" CreationDate="2017-06-29T21:21:08.747" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a simple solution. Buy a heavier, more expensive fabric shower liner, which goes &lt;em&gt;inside&lt;/em&gt; the tub (and typically even has magnets which act as weights to keep it in place, close to the tub) and a shower curtain which goes &lt;em&gt;outside&lt;/em&gt; the tub. With these two in place, I'm able to completely seal out all cold air flowing around the interior liner by pressing it against the shower walls on both ends, and I get virtually no liner encroachment as I shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have experimented with cheaper, lighter, plastic shower liners alone and the liner definitely encroaches on my personal bathing space. Plus the cold, wet liner touches my sensitive legs to my disdain. Additionally, sealing a cheap, lightweight liner on both ends only compounds the problem, making my bathing experience very frustrating indeed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21329" LastActivityDate="2017-06-29T21:21:08.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15982" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15971" CreationDate="2017-06-29T22:47:59.003" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;To achieve that in electronical way! you can use something called Multiplexer &quot;power mux&quot; this IC works as a switch, it will take voltage from two sources when the main source cut out it will switch so fast to the second source.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your case connect your clock to this circuit, provide a second power source to it, when you take the battery off it will switch to the second source and when you replace a newer one it will back to the old source.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bFM7G.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bFM7Gm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Circuit Diagram&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19759" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-13T12:44:02.643" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T12:44:02.643" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15983" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2017-06-29T23:59:45.120" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak as much of it up with a large old towel that you will throw away.  Then liberally pour salt all over the spill.   Lots of it.  After about 15 minutes sweep up the salt.  Then wash the floor with vinegar and Dawn dish detergent.  Learned this when working at a fried fish resturant &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21333" LastActivityDate="2017-06-29T23:59:45.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15965" CreationDate="2017-06-30T01:50:06.807" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do that inside a big transparent plastic bag. Yes, the bread, the cutting board, the knife, both of your hands - put them all deep inside the bag, then cut the bread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21176" LastActivityDate="2017-06-30T01:50:06.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15985" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15973" CreationDate="2017-06-30T02:06:19.367" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found this some long time ago, while trying to sleep, sitting on a bench during a particularly long train ride: &lt;strong&gt;you can't sleep when there's a piece of chewing gum in your mouth&lt;/strong&gt;. You jaws just keep chewing it automatically, and for some reason you can't sleep while chewing. Two caveats: 1. the effect may vary from person to person; 2. it may be dangerous, actually, so if you hope to die in a less stupid way than by choking on chewing gum in your sleep, you probably shouldn't try it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21176" LastActivityDate="2017-06-30T02:06:19.367" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15988" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-06-30T22:08:08.750" Score="3" ViewCount="1951" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm talking about real popcorn made in pot, not microwave popcorn in a bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like warm popcorn, but sometimes I have too much and I don't want to throw it away so I keep it, but I want to reheat it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried microwave it but it comes up dry and kills it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Life hack needed.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20964" LastEditorUserId="21107" LastEditDate="2017-07-05T13:07:27.433" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T07:54:09.433" Title="Reheating popcorn" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15990" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="15997" CreationDate="2017-07-01T19:46:40.540" Score="2" ViewCount="8078" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this strong rectangular permanent magnet that got stuck to a metal bar. My living room table has a sliding top and the metal bar is part of the mechanism that the top slides on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The magnet looks as shown: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/igePJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/igePJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The magnet is in a slightly awkward place but some of the things I have thought of is to perhaps place another magnet on the opposite side of the metal bar in such a way that it pushes this stuck magnet away from the bar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do have a bunch of other magnets I could try for this but I would probably have to arrange them in some way to make them stronger. Or alternatively this idea is just a pipe dream.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have not been able to pull either end of the magnet from the bar even a millimeter as of yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What things could I try to remove the magnet from the metal bar?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21347" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-08-04T15:57:19.873" LastActivityDate="2019-08-04T15:57:19.873" Title="How can I remove a magnet stuck to a metal bar (under my table)?" Tags="&lt;metals&gt;&lt;magnetism&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15991" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15973" CreationDate="2017-07-02T07:25:31.267" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z6eZ3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z6eZ3.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best to stay awake has always been toothache. However, if you're too healthy for that: Lie on the edge of your bed, one foot &amp;amp; one hand on the ground. It's a little cold, it's a little pain – you won't fall asleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13327" LastEditorUserId="13327" LastEditDate="2017-07-05T06:51:16.210" LastActivityDate="2017-07-05T06:51:16.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15992" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15973" CreationDate="2017-07-02T08:07:57.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a muscletrainer that works by sending electrical impulses. Attach it to your thigh (alternate between thighs if you have to wait long). The spasms aren't visible. It is mildly unpleasant, but on the plus side it won't grow your muscles noticeably. It only really works on post-coma patients whose&#xA;muscles have atrophy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastActivityDate="2017-07-02T08:07:57.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15994" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-02T14:18:54.157" Score="5" ViewCount="13924" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Sony's Digital Paper &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sony.com/electronics/digital-paper-notepads/dpt-rp1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;DPT-RP1&lt;/a&gt; and it's great. Unfortunately, Its stylus tip seems to be prone to breaking in halves, as documented in multiple forum posts, as well as the multiple answers to this question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Broken tip:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TiFXd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TiFXdm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Broken tip&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Normal tip:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GAuji.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GAujim.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Normal tip&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the break happened, the first part of the tip got totally stuck within the stylus (there is a kind of latch mechanism to hold it in place) and I couldn't get it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/ojqirh5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/ojqirh5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Stylus&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The distance from the outside of the stylus to the broken part is about 2cm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried to use a needle to nudge it out to no avail. I guess it's tightly snatched in place by the mechanism around, and it's really long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to get it out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13198" LastEditorUserId="13198" LastEditDate="2020-05-15T10:14:08.860" LastActivityDate="2020-12-25T12:54:09.930" Title="How to remove the broken part of the tip inside of the stylus of Sony Digital Paper DPT-RP1?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="15996" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-02T14:34:33.787" Score="1" ViewCount="251" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assume I have to go from place A to B and bring something with me, but I don't know when it will be. I'll have to take the train, but I have a season ticket, so I don't specially need to buy one. I can basically step out the door and leave for B. How would an app work, that recognizes that now I'm leaving for B and then remind me that I should bring the item?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21360" LastActivityDate="2019-12-01T11:42:38.580" Title="How to set up a reminder for something of which I don't know when its going to happen?" Tags="&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15997" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15990" CreationDate="2017-07-02T18:29:35.207" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It looks as though the magnet is stuck to a raised black metal piece, and &quot;above&quot; it is non-magnetic wood. My solution is to slide one end of the magnet &quot;up&quot;, so it sticks out over the wood area. Once that tip is sticking out, you should be able to grab it with your fingers (or pliers) and lift it off the metal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will be even easier if you can prevent the other end from sliding farther down the black metal. You can do this by wedging something non-metallic in between that end of the magnet and the &quot;lower&quot; edge of the black metal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/f8gqJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/f8gqJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T07:52:27.637" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T07:52:27.637" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15998" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15533" CreationDate="2017-07-02T22:25:22.800" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tennis balls colored to match the legs or frame should damped any noise.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If they slip and slide, maybe put them on top of nonslip fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21364" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2017-07-03T14:58:41.260" LastActivityDate="2017-07-03T14:58:41.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="15999" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15996" CreationDate="2017-07-03T00:53:49.790" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know how an app (or anything else) could know where I'm going when I step out the door, unless I &lt;em&gt;tell&lt;/em&gt; it. That's why I create documents on my computer with titles like &quot;Packing for a Trip&quot;. Each time I travel, I open up that file and use it as a reminder of what to put in my suitcase and toiletries bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, I think what you want is something that recognizes &lt;em&gt;where you are going&lt;/em&gt; when you leave the house. If anyone can provide an answer that addresses that, I'll give them a big upvote!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-07-03T00:53:49.790" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16001" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15990" CreationDate="2017-07-03T16:57:47.513" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a c clamp and tighten it around the magnet. Now you have good grip you can pull the clamp with great force finally take apart the magnet&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastActivityDate="2017-07-03T16:57:47.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15990" CreationDate="2017-07-04T00:29:08.833" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try to demagnetize the magnet.  Here's an article on how to do that: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reference.com/science/demagnetize-something-9302de807860aec1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How do I demagnetize something?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2017-07-04T00:29:08.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16005" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15994" CreationDate="2017-07-04T03:11:13.190" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe it would work if you heat a thin needle to the point where it melts the plastic the tip is made of, stick it into the stuck part, wait till it cools and solidifies, then pull the needle? Could check first on the other part of the broken tip to see if it would work on that kind of plastic. Or use a really thin drill to drill a hole in the center, put a slightly thicker screw into it, pull.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21176" LastActivityDate="2017-07-04T03:11:13.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16006" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="16024" CreationDate="2017-07-04T10:05:22.553" Score="3" ViewCount="2755" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use roll on deodorant and some brands have transparent cases/bottles but some others don't so I cannot see how much is left inside in order for me to buy a new one on time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any hacky way to know if a roll on deodorant with a non transparent bottle is about to finish?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Kwo4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Kwo4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;roll on deodorant&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;UPDATE: Just realized that the picture I had posted was for a 'stick' deodorant. I updated the picture. I am talking about deodorants that have liquid inside and a moving ball on top and are not transparent like in the picture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T07:45:29.793" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T17:29:58.910" Title="How can I understand if roll on deodorant is about to finish?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16007" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15988" CreationDate="2017-07-04T12:45:59.340" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can put popcorn in a vessel/utensil. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put this utensil in a water bath and boil it for some time. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shake the popcorn, turn them upside down and heat some more.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure how long it will take to warm the popcorn properly, but this trick should ensure that they don't taste stale.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-07-04T12:45:59.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16008" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-04T12:54:53.940" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you have mentioned you have in-ear earphones, the way I'd do it is by removing the rubber buds first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That gives you some space to work with and you can see where the earwax has accumulated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you can use earbuds/cotton/toothpick, to clean the muck off it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the buds back on after cleaning, and done!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-07-04T12:54:53.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16010" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16006" CreationDate="2017-07-04T18:52:04.993" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the mundane approach of buying a new one once you started the current bottle is too easy, I suggest you get a kitchen scale:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Weigh an empty bottle and a full bottle. Define a threshold somewhere between those two values that allows enough uses/time to buy the next bottle so that it fits your personal shopping frequency without actually running out of deodorant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then regularly weigh the current pack, especially if you notice that the bottle seems running somewhat low.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I personally always have at least one spare pack of deodorant, toothpaste and similar staples at home - and whenever I open the last pack, it goes on the shopping list. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2017-07-04T18:52:04.993" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14505" CreationDate="2017-07-05T01:22:17.470" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest do NOT use compressed air. BUT, use a vacuum cleaner first, with the power-level on the vacuum cleaner turned down so it's not on full suck. Clear the charging port initially, using the vacuum. Using a bamboo or wooden toothpick, gentle clear the port sweeping right to left. Avoid using a metal point. Plastic or wood is fine. &#xA;If you do this process over a white piece of paper, you will see any Lint or debris land on the paper. You should then vacuum the port again and clear again with the toothpick. The cable should now fit the port correctly, and butt to the lower side of your iPhone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21379" LastActivityDate="2017-07-05T01:22:17.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16012" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="16042" CreationDate="2017-07-05T08:16:05.307" Score="1" ViewCount="9998" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently I was coming back home on motorcycle (without helmet) while a bug went into my eyes. Holding and closing my terrible burning left eye I came back home. Using the general technique of tap water splashing into eyes didn't worked for a long time. It was tiny and not like dust which could come out along with water. Somehow the bug came out at the cost of red eyes. Is there any easy and effective method to get rid of such situation quickly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21382" LastEditorUserId="21382" LastEditDate="2017-07-06T06:15:53.950" LastActivityDate="2019-02-02T17:51:13.127" Title="How to get rid of bug stuck into eyes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;eyesight&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7460" CreationDate="2017-07-05T14:17:33.550" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to wash out the particle using water. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If that fails, try to find the particle visually (using a mirror). Gently pull your eyelids back and check those too, the particle may be trapped between eyelid and eyeball. Again, apply water while holding the eyelid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If all else fails, gently place a fingertip on the particle and hope the particle sticks to the fingertip. (this works well for eyelashes, for example)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-07-05T14:17:33.550" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16017" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15996" CreationDate="2017-07-05T22:58:43.427" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing that works pretty well for me is putting something on/in in something else I &lt;strong&gt;cannot leave without&lt;/strong&gt; : wrap a list of things around your train ticket; lock the door from inside and put the key next to the object not to forget, put a thing in your shoes...&#xA;Even better, as suggested by @papakias, you could stick a post-it on your smartphone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15575" LastEditorUserId="15575" LastEditDate="2017-07-10T17:49:12.343" LastActivityDate="2017-07-10T17:49:12.343" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16018" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2017-07-06T07:26:12.603" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen so many people (sometimes) having a hard time opening using Kelly Thomas trick. I know that it works, but from my grandmother, I learned easy and in my opinion better method. With a little practice, I was able to open any jar in less than 5 seconds. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Catch the jar with your hands.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reverse upside down.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bang something hard* with the edge of the lid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat point three exactly three times, turning the jar about 120 degrees. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It should be ready to open easily. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*by banging something hard, I do not mean to bang a glass board or tiled floor. ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21399" LastActivityDate="2017-07-06T07:26:12.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16021" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="16022" CreationDate="2017-07-06T11:55:02.587" Score="6" ViewCount="2486" Body="&lt;p&gt;You are lying in bed and want to write something down into you notebook. You have a hardcover notebook so you can hold it in the air and write. You try to write something with the notebook being above your head but your pen stops working. You try it again in &quot;normal position&quot; it works.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;So my queston is how to write with a pen upside down? Is it even possible, or it's a major flaw in pen design?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21392" LastEditorUserId="21392" LastEditDate="2017-07-06T14:38:05.043" LastActivityDate="2017-07-10T18:04:56.800" Title="How to write with a pen upside down?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16021" CreationDate="2017-07-06T14:16:16.440" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Good that you mentioned astronauts in one of comments, because this reminded me some myth that &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fact-or-fiction-nasa-spen/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;cosmonauts used to use pencils while NASA spent lot of money on creating spece pen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This article says that both astronauts and cosmonuauts actually used special Fisher's pens which I think you could &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spacepen.com/about-us.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;buy online&lt;/a&gt; and use to write upside down in bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And of course much cheaper solution would be to use pencil (while it does not fit astronauts in space needs it should be good enaough for your usecase)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastActivityDate="2017-07-06T14:16:16.440" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16023" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15533" CreationDate="2017-07-06T14:26:03.667" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If its a wooden bed, undo each joint in turn and rub beeswax on the inner surfaces of the wood that meet, then tighten up &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; tight again. Worked for us. Also consider putting some small pieces of carpet, or mat under each leg as stated above. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-07-06T14:26:03.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16006" CreationDate="2017-07-06T17:54:47.507" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you could try to &quot;floodlight&quot; your deodorant with a light source. What I mean is that you can put it in front of the light to make it more transparent. It should work for at least some non-transparent bottles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tested it on 2 deodorants with some led bulb I have in bathroom, and it helped with non-transparent white &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drogeria-vmd.com/imgcache/f/1/p89352-89352_285_285_26736.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Garnier for women&lt;/a&gt; but it didn't with black &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfromapound.co.uk/images/garnier-men-mineral-roll-on-deodorant-cool-48-hour-protection-50ml-p246-1240_medium.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Garnier for men&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastEditorDisplayName="user22794" LastEditDate="2017-11-09T08:53:11.543" LastActivityDate="2017-11-09T08:53:11.543" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16025" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-06T21:19:49.103" Score="0" ViewCount="859" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the summer I keep a &quot;fast set&quot; pool setup in the garden and hence have to concern myself with chemicals etc. to keep it clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use the &quot;test strips&quot; to monitor the ph and Chlorine levels in the pool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have reason to believe that the current batch of test strips that I'm using are not accurately reporting the ph level for the pool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I independently measure the ph of the pool water to verify the accuracy of the test strips?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The test strips read a narrow band around neutral: 6.6 to 7.4.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2017-07-07T07:09:32.327" LastActivityDate="2017-07-07T16:55:37.887" Title="Verify the accuracy of ph test strips" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16026" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16025" CreationDate="2017-07-06T23:24:04.880" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy 3 different brands of test strips. (You already have one set, so just buy 2 new sets of different brands.) When you test, use 3 strips, one from each brand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the results of all 3 strips are the same, then you can be nearly certain that that is correct. (They could all show the &lt;em&gt;same wrong result&lt;/em&gt;, though that would be highly unlikely.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If 2 strips show the same result, and 1 shows a different result, chances are that the 2 matching strips are the correct result and you should discard the 3rd strip.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the 3 strips show different results, then Houston, we have a problem.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-07-06T23:24:04.880" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16027" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11204" CreationDate="2017-07-07T10:50:11.063" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Clean it with alcohol, heat it up with your hair dryer, apply some second glue (whatever you have), press the pieces together, tape them that way and leave them for a couple of minutes. It works out well with every type of plastic that I tried to stick together. You can also try with a thick needle and a lighter to do the so called &quot;stitching&quot;, like you are welding it together. However with that method usually it cracks open after a couple of days...If you don't care how it looks and you just want it to get super strong, get a thin wire, needle and lighter (or something to heat the needle with). Make holes near the edges with the heated needle, run the wire like an actual stitch and tighten it. This is rock solid!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope that I have helped :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21408" LastActivityDate="2017-07-07T10:50:11.063" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16030" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16025" CreationDate="2017-07-07T14:43:34.470" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a tough one. Typically you would need a &amp;quot;control solution&amp;quot; with a known pH in the narrow range of your test strips, but it is surprisingly difficult to come up with a reliable solution in a home setting without buying a specific calibration solution from a lab supply like Fisher Scientific. (rejecting that solution)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Distilled water is only pH 7 the instant it is made, so with no buffering capability, its pH will swing wildly from just the CO&lt;sub&gt;&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/sub&gt; in the air. Unless you have a milligram scale and lab-grade materials, even common household products will vary wildly based on brand, formulation…  even the water and precise measurements you'll need to turn it into standard solution. (rejecting that solution)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other homemade &amp;quot;standard solutions&amp;quot; (e.g. calcium hydroxide used by reef aquarium experts) are too far outside your range to be useful. Hardware stores (in the lawn and garden section) have bottles of 7.0 buffer solution for calibrating pH meters for testing soil. I'll assume you don't have any of that on hand so… (rejecting that solution)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;So what's left?&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Well… oddly enough — &lt;strong&gt;human blood&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turns out that human blood has a tightly regulated pH of 7.35 - 7.45. If it goes 0.2 either up or down you die. Human blood only maintains that pH for a very short time outside the body, so measure quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How's that for a life hack?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-07-07T16:55:37.887" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16031" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16025" CreationDate="2017-07-07T14:50:32.443" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you know someone else with a pool? Even a well-maintained aquarium will do in a pinch. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Test &lt;em&gt;their&lt;/em&gt; water and see if your results match whatever &lt;em&gt;they&lt;/em&gt; come up with &lt;em&gt;their&lt;/em&gt; equipment.&lt;/strong&gt; Your local aquarium shop may be able to help; they have test kits on hand to do water testing for their customers. That way you are not buying a lot of unnecessary chemicals or duplicate test strips which will likely expire before you get to use them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-07-07T16:52:45.687" LastActivityDate="2017-07-07T16:52:45.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16032" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-07T15:34:41.177" Score="0" ViewCount="1749" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/N0xU8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/N0xU8m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;broken lid can&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So horrible i cant eat any food. Need to fix now&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21412" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T07:42:45.490" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T07:42:45.490" Title="How do you open a tin of corned beef with a broken lid?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16033" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16032" CreationDate="2017-07-07T15:36:16.613" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Run around the big end with a conventional can opener (a P38 type will work best for the short radius corners).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-07-07T15:36:16.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16035" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-07T18:07:19.247" Score="2" ViewCount="33072" Body="&lt;p&gt;I stuck a utility hook with 3M adhesive, removed it, but the adhesive residue is left behind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21413" LastActivityDate="2020-11-01T13:00:50.973" Title="How do I remove 3M adhesive from any solid surface?" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16036" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-07T18:37:04.013" Score="3" ViewCount="284" Body="&lt;p&gt;So nearing my thirties I'm finally reaching the point in my life where I have enough facial hear to grow a beard and it actually grows fast enough that I wouldn't be waiting several years to accomplish this. I want to grow a beard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, after 2-3 days of not shaving my face and neck are on fire due to several little spears poking me whenever I move. I've tried using hair conditioner along with various oils and products to soften the hairs during this phase, but nothing seems to work; the hairs just aren't long enough at this point to bend on their own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-07-21T16:37:13.477" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T16:37:13.477" Title="How can I reduce the itchy portion of growing a beard?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16038" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-08T00:42:59.717" Score="4" ViewCount="2958" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have hyperhidrosis which is a skin condition which makes you sweat excessively. So my palms are always dripping wet so whenever I'm on the laptop, my mouse gets soaked and I don't like that. I have tried using gloves but the sweat always leaks out. The only gloves that work are doctor gloves. Is there any glove out there that will help?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21315" LastActivityDate="2020-02-10T16:44:06.343" Title="Any Glove For Hyperhidrosis While On The Computer?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16039" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15750" CreationDate="2017-07-08T03:06:18.993" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try to hang some old DVD's with fishing line. When the sun reflects off of them it usually scares the birds way&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21420" LastActivityDate="2017-07-08T03:06:18.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16040" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16035" CreationDate="2017-07-08T08:21:22.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My first try would be to use White Spirit. It generally dissolves these kinds of adhesives. Use kitchen paper with a small quantity of White Spirit and gently rub it away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-07-08T08:21:22.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16041" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16035" CreationDate="2017-07-08T08:21:42.727" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think WD-40 can get the job done. Just check that you can properly clean it out after (maybe spray on some part of the solid surface that is not very visible).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21415" LastActivityDate="2017-07-08T08:21:42.727" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16012" CreationDate="2017-07-08T12:58:58.787" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today I went for visiting a hill-station spot and while returning, a tiny fly went into my eyes. Eyes started burning but somehow I drove back home. I started splashing my eyes like water pump machine without any success by end of five minutes. Putting finger and towel tip in eyes only increased the burning and making situation worse. There is a popular technique to blow your eyes with mouth air to take dirt out but no companion was there to help me out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Suddenly the idea to use bent straw clicked my mind. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Y4ddA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Y4ddAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Straw&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As shown in picture, I put longer end in my mouth and other end exactly the part of eye containing dead fly. With just two blow, the dead creature came out with a sign of relief on my face. RIP for fly... Amen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21382" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T07:44:19.020" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T07:44:19.020" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="16043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16038" CreationDate="2017-07-08T14:23:12.540" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you ever tried these type of cotton gloves?:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dj3uJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dj3uJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Gloves&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have no idea what it must be like to suffer from hyperhidrosis, but I can vouch for these gloves in that it is possible to type and use a mouse whilst wearing them. I also assume that, being cotton, they will &quot;wick&quot; the moisture pretty effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are incredibly cheap to buy, this picture is from Amazon UK and they are less than £2 per pair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-07-08T14:23:12.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16036" CreationDate="2017-07-08T15:40:18.230" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found that when I cut my beard with &lt;strong&gt;hair clippers&lt;/strong&gt;, it didn't itch while growing. It was only when I started using a blade razor that I experienced the itch. It might have something to do that a clipper might split the ends of the hair making it softer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IO6TO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IO6TO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Hair clipplers&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21424" LastActivityDate="2017-07-08T15:40:18.230" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17044" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16035" CreationDate="2017-07-08T15:46:36.563" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;hair dryer&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;vegetable oil&lt;/strong&gt;, left on the sticky surface for a few minutes, possibly repeated. Oil also takes off glue from used glass jar label residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21424" LastActivityDate="2017-07-08T15:46:36.563" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16035" CreationDate="2017-07-09T05:32:23.080" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a cotton dipped in petrol to remove the sticky adhesive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21427" LastActivityDate="2017-07-09T05:32:23.080" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17047" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15996" CreationDate="2017-07-10T00:35:39.597" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way I deal with similar cases, is by adding a periodic reminder. If the event is likely to happen in months, I set a monthly reminder (remember to pack x and y, if you are doing z this month). If it is possible to happen in weeks, I set a weekly reminder. Yes, sometimes the reminder is annoying, but it keeps me aware there are pending things to prepare/do before I carry out the action.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2443" LastActivityDate="2017-07-10T00:35:39.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17049" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2017-07-10T03:56:06.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;put the papers into a big black trash bag; add the contents of your cat box: excrement- and urine-soaked litter. Close bag tightly and shake it around. No one will want to paw through to learn your secrets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21433" LastActivityDate="2017-07-10T03:56:06.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16021" CreationDate="2017-07-10T05:43:50.270" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a pencil, maybe?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I don't have enough rep to put this in comments)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-07-10T05:43:50.270" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17051" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15996" CreationDate="2017-07-10T15:00:49.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fully automatic solutions require mindreading, and we're not that advanced yet. So there has to be a manual step.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the start of each week, I create a plan for that week: what projects do I work on, do I need to travel anywhere? &#xA;That would be a good moment to include the reminder &quot;if I go to B, bring X&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-07-10T15:00:49.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17054" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16021" CreationDate="2017-07-10T18:04:56.800" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need a pen with a pressurized ink capsule/cartridge.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The Space Pen mentioned above is one such pen&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The ink capsule/cartridge contains a ball at the top with pressurized nitrogen injected behind it.  As ink is consumed, the pressurized nitrogen pushes the ball further down the cartridge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If one was to crack open a pressurized ink capsule/cartridge, low viscosity ink would forcefully exit the capsule.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The pressurized ink capsule, combined with the ink formulation, also allows the Space Pen to write when submerged in a liquid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21444" LastActivityDate="2017-07-10T18:04:56.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15973" CreationDate="2017-07-10T22:59:32.753" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I´ve only tried this once by accident, but it worked better than any other sleep-preventing method I´ve tried thus far.  Buy a raw habanero, cut it up and get some of its juice on your fingers, then use said fingers to rub your eyes.  This is guaranteed to keep you up for at least 15 minutes, probably more, and can be repeated when you feel yourself getting sleepy again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21446" LastActivityDate="2017-07-10T22:59:32.753" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17058" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17069" CreationDate="2017-07-11T09:41:49.703" Score="9" ViewCount="7851" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's 40 degrees celsius / 104 degrees fahrenheit outside and in my room it's 30 degrees celsius / 86 degrees fahrenheit (I don't have air conditioning).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;How am I suppose to sleep in such a hot room?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;P.S Please don't answer &quot;get an air conditioning&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21392" LastEditorUserId="21392" LastEditDate="2017-07-11T16:04:16.813" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T14:57:53.290" Title="How to sleep in a hot room?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17059" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-07-11T10:00:38.093" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Actually I think  &quot;get an air conditioning&quot; is the best possible answer in your situation. But if you are unable to get/install one you could use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/browse/home-improvement/all-fans/1072864_133032_1230511_133118&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fan&lt;/a&gt; instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastActivityDate="2017-07-11T10:00:38.093" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17060" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-07-11T11:22:38.603" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're probably experiencing the reason air conditioning (cooling) is so widespread in regions where weather gets into the high 30s (C) or higher on a routine basis: regardless of daytime coping methods, sleep is disturbed by excessive heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Given genuine air conditioning isn't an option for you, you might try some alternatives.  A fan is the place to start, but if you're like me, constantly moving air will disturb your sleep nearly as much as heat -- and if the fan isn't blowing directly on you, it doesn't do much good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative that still uses a fan is, rather than blowing the fan directly on your body, blow it across a bowl or bag of ice.  This will cool the entire room, and can make a significant difference.  It will inevitably raise the humidity however, and may improve comfort for only a short time before the climbing humidity undoes the benefit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another alternative is to take a cool shower immediately before going to bed.  Not &lt;em&gt;cold&lt;/em&gt;; that will tend to wake you up and is counterproductive, but water at around swimming pool temperature (say, near 25 C) is cool enough to cool your skin and remove much of the &quot;sweaty&quot; feeling that comes from heat and humidity, without the undesirable effects of chilling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another possible technique, especially if your local humidity is low, is to barely dampen the top sheet.  This will provide evaporative cooling for up to a few hours.  Used in conjunction with a fan, the temperature differential can be 10 degrees C or more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-07-11T11:22:38.603" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17061" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-07-11T11:31:09.913" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my hometown temperature is 42 degree Celsius currently which reaches to 49 many times. And there are so many mosquitoes which are the biggest challenge for me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AC&lt;/strong&gt; is the best solution. if you want to save energy bill then AC with solar panel can be a good idea. Otherwise keep the refrigerator always door open(don't take it on the serious note). Or in last you can use water fans with some dehumidifier in the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can create something like by your own;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Udhvd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Udhvdm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However I'm not sure how effective it is. The other thing you can use the &lt;strong&gt;Camphor oil&lt;/strong&gt; on your body and head. You can also put &lt;strong&gt;ice packs&lt;/strong&gt; in some poly bag and put them under the bed sheet. You can fill hot water bottle with ice and try that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In last, cover all the entrance (wherever possible) with &lt;strong&gt;plants&lt;/strong&gt; and trees. Believe me they will reduce the temperature not only of your room but whole environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14115" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T14:57:53.290" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T14:57:53.290" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16038" CreationDate="2017-07-11T18:50:40.993" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What about using clinical strength antiperspirant as &quot;hand lotion&quot;? That may suppress the excessive perspiration to the point gloves wouldn't be necessary. Clinical strength antiperspirants are available over the counter. Your health care provider might be able to order a prescription product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20369" LastActivityDate="2017-07-11T18:50:40.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17064" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15663" CreationDate="2017-07-12T01:00:32.207" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;After soaking the wooden brush for weeks, it came out looking like it was in a fire.  Still the black grime persists (though probably less).  I since bought a &lt;em&gt;plastic&lt;/em&gt; brush where the grid of bristle bunches are further apart at the base.  So much more drying happens.  No problems with the plastic brush so far.  So that is the solution. Look for a plastic brush where the grid of of bristle bunches are far apart.  Forget this rustic wooden look, with animal hair bristles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20599" LastActivityDate="2017-07-12T01:00:32.207" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17065" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-12T06:30:03.693" Score="1" ViewCount="824" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have dark black hair, and I want to lighten it to a medium-dark brown.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have medium length hair for a guy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've read that I can use lemon+water solution to break down melanin in my hair slowly in the sun, or use a hairdryer too. I wash my hair often because using this trick will dry out my hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that black hair has a LOT of melanin, so this process is slow, but JUST how slow will this take? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How many times would I have to apply lemon juice + water, and hairdry my hair (over the course of many days) to see a noticeable difference?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I see mixed comments when looking at DIYs and online blogs about this, some saying that only brown hair and up can lighten using this trick, while others say black haired people can lighten too, but just more slowly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21461" LastActivityDate="2017-07-20T14:02:19.183" Title="How to lighten dark black hair to brown using lemon + hairdryer" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;&lt;color&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17068" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16035" CreationDate="2017-07-12T15:07:10.957" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Isopropyl alcohol 99.9% (works for most surfaces &amp;amp; is not to aggressive)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Silicon-remover (very compatible even with delicate surfaces, say leather)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There are also special removers for such jobs on the market, but in my view, with 1. &amp;amp; 2. you can clean other stuff also with, not only limited to adhesives like 3M...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a bottle of Isopropyl would be best (and if you dilute it with destillatt-water you can use it for sore desinfection also, search in the net if you like...)&#xA;Also there is a little trick if you do the removing: you should turn the lobe  after each or second wipe, so it goes 2-times faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2140" LastActivityDate="2017-07-12T15:07:10.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-07-12T16:56:28.833" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also faced similar problem when I was in Rajasthan last year. You can use following tips to make your life a bit easier:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do whatever you can to prevent excessive heat build-up in your room. During the hot daytime use blinds to keep out sunlight and keep the windows closed if the temperature outside is much hotter than inside. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;At night time, if the temperature is less outside than inside, open your windows. It will cool down your room a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try sleeping on the floor as they may be 5 - 10 degrees cooler than the walls. I know it may sound a bit awkward but in India many people sleep on the floors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay hydrated and take a cold shower before you sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope these tips may help you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21466" LastActivityDate="2017-07-12T16:56:28.833" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17071" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-13T07:36:47.860" Score="2" ViewCount="203" Body="&lt;p&gt;When shipping goods, including computer hardware, books, clothes and tableware, across the globe (crossing the equator) in a container it seems natural that heat, humidity and physical impact would be the main issues. But the details are not so obvious:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;What magnitude are they, for example, how high does the temperature actually go, and how many newtons of (sustained/impact) force can be expected?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Are any unusual measures (other than simply stacking in cardboard boxes) necessary to protect the goods adequately?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Are there any other factors which are important? For example, are containers regularly dropped from any height? Are they ever turned on their side? Do the contents have to be packed so that inspectors can get to every single thing easily? Are there pests? Etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1504" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T18:39:45.913" Title="How to protect goods in a shipping container?" Tags="&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17073" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16036" CreationDate="2017-07-13T08:28:50.507" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that the itch never completely goes away even after 30 years of growing one. From time to time the itch returns and then goes away even with the most liberal trimming regime.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21470" LastActivityDate="2017-07-13T08:28:50.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16012" CreationDate="2017-07-13T13:11:51.730" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple Technique to remove anything trapped under your eyelid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using your clean fingers, hold the &lt;strong&gt;eyelashes&lt;/strong&gt; (of the eyelid with the offending material trapped underneath)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull it down (or up if its the lower eyelid) and over the other&#xA;eyelash.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The eyelash should act as a &lt;strong&gt;brush&lt;/strong&gt; and clean out what was&#xA;trapped underneath!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21424" LastActivityDate="2017-07-13T13:11:51.730" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17076" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15969" CreationDate="2017-07-13T13:15:23.463" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple technique to test natural fibers like cotton and silk against synthetic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find a thread of the cloth sticking out and using a lighter, burn the end. If it burns to ashes, its is natural. If on the other hand it 'melts', it is plastic (polyester, acrylic, etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would probably be best to remove a thread and take it outside the store to a windless place ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21424" LastActivityDate="2017-07-13T13:15:23.463" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17077" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16038" CreationDate="2017-07-14T01:49:30.170" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes see people putting a really small terry towel between their hand and the mouse. Maybe that would work better than a glove. They are cheap, easy to replace, absorb better than any gloves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21176" LastActivityDate="2017-07-14T01:49:30.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15533" CreationDate="2017-07-14T13:35:40.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Grab your socks with holes in them, and put them over the legs. This might help enough to do the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15323" LastActivityDate="2017-07-14T13:35:40.703" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17079" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11310" CreationDate="2017-07-14T13:56:22.247" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a Dyson (or other high powered) handheld vacuum after your drafting session&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I use my hand to brush shavings into a side or corner of the table as I'm drafting. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I don't like brushing shavings onto the floor because they get blown around or stepped on accidentally. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eraser shavings tend to want to stick to surfaces because of the rubber compound, so high powered handheld is &lt;strong&gt;great&lt;/strong&gt; at sucking every last one of them off the table at the end of the session. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because of the (synthetic) rubber friction, the shavings aren't always easy to brush off using a drafting or dust brush, because the bristles apply some downward force onto the shavings, causing some to stick or roll slowly rather than fly smoothly into a pan. Sometimes the bristles spring forward and flick stray shavings elsewhere, where they hang out annoyingly until a wider cleaning. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's really satisfying to see the shavings disappear into the vacuum, leaving you with a nice clean table. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4480" LastActivityDate="2017-07-14T13:56:22.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-07-14T14:00:18.327" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A hot shower before bed opens the pours --- the body will sweat a bit and the evaporation of that sweat will cool your body.   Of course sleeping naked with a fan in the room to keep the air circulated (not directly on you)   will help with evaporating the sweat and cooling you down.  A futon on the floor is a great idea. Happy slumber!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-07-14T14:00:18.327" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15539" CreationDate="2017-07-14T17:18:05.990" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a sticky lint remover roller and roll over the shade until all the dust has been removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21494" LastActivityDate="2017-07-14T17:18:05.990" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17082" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17071" CreationDate="2017-07-14T18:04:10.020" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Containers on ships are single orientation objects, they aren't dropped unless by accident, but temperatures can exceed 65°C/150F inside a container given the right conditions/destination, I would suggest excessive bubble wrap and many boxes with less in them than maximizing each box's potential storing ability.&#xA;Got a nice vase?  It gets it's own box.  Pack your stuff so that if your whole pile of boxes got knocked over that nothing would break...more boxes with less in them and LOTS of bubble wrap, but get the new kind with long cells rather than little bubbles.  also get a case of rolls of tape for the bubble wrap and boxes.  think about silicon packets for things that need to stay dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21495" LastEditorUserId="1504" LastEditDate="2017-07-15T10:03:47.987" LastActivityDate="2017-07-15T10:03:47.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17083" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-07-14T23:03:25.493" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried this myself yet, but I've heard of people wearing wet socks to bed. Let your feet out of the covers to let the water evaporate off and cool you off. Have a spray bottle by the bed to rewet the socks if you wake up hot and they are dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you try this, let me know how it goes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2281" LastActivityDate="2017-07-14T23:03:25.493" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17084" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-07-15T06:15:46.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the &lt;strong&gt;hot&lt;/strong&gt; Mediterranean region, during summer, the locals take a cool swim before sleeping to cool down the body. A cool shower does not really work, it needs to be at least a bath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IXv2A.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IXv2Am.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Person swimming&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, Bananas have a very good cooling effect.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/u5dWx.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/u5dWxm.png&quot; alt=&quot;bananas&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21424" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T14:57:08.803" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T14:57:08.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17088" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15230" CreationDate="2017-07-15T18:43:50.500" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I fly 100,000+ miles each year. My ears used to be a huge problem. Now I don't have issues as often, but when I do... here is what I try (in order):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Gum (rarely works); drink hot water (as hot as I can without burning my mouth)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Force myself to yawn&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Swallowing with my mouth open. The key is that the jaw is in the open position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) Look &quot;away&quot; from the clogged ear (look left if it's the right ear, vice versa), and massage the area behind my ear as I yawn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;5) Hold my nose, and swallow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;6) Benzedrex -- nasal inhaler. USE SPARINGLY -- read all directions. Afrin if I can't find Benzedrex.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;7) Hold my nose, close my mouth and &quot;exhale&quot; (Valsalva -- doesn't usually work for me either)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will also sometimes take Advil and Sudafed before and during a flight if I am really concerned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried Earplanes, but they actually made me vomit on ascent... So, while a great idea, they are not for everyone! I have a friend who uses noise-cancelling over-ear headphones. She says they help &quot;just enough&quot; to slow the pressure differential.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, if you are really sensitive, you may need to be careful with what airplanes you fly. Personally, I'm more prone to ear problems on Airbus planes. The really long or short flights (7+ hours or less than 1 hour) rarely give me problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21503" LastActivityDate="2017-07-15T18:43:50.500" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15673" CreationDate="2017-07-16T06:44:25.383" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Toothpaste causes stains in clothes because it contains titanium dioxide. It can't get out unless there's a detergent. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spot clean with some diluted detergent and a cloth for best results. Make sure the stain is out before putting the garment in a dryer, as high temperatures can ‘set’ stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21507" LastActivityDate="2017-07-16T06:44:25.383" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17091" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-16T17:01:04.330" Score="6" ViewCount="573" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the coffee corner in my family's kitchen, we have a plastic cereal container (similar to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00BEUDXRW&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;one shown below&lt;/a&gt;) that's filled with loose Splenda or other sugar substitute. We keep a spoon in there for doling out appropriate doses of the stuff. The spoon, however, consistently sinks below the surface of the lighter-than- and smaller-than-sugar granules. When we get to the bottom, we often find a whole family of spoons down there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can we do to save the poor utensils from drowning?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a picture of the type of cereal container that we use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5Q0aV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5Q0aVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;cereal Container top lid&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="59" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T14:53:51.587" LastActivityDate="2018-03-02T20:20:13.920" Title="Keeping the spoon on the surface of a sucralose container" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17091" CreationDate="2017-07-16T23:08:35.117" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a small sugar bowl and keep the spoon in that. Fill the sugar bowl from the giant cereal container as needed. The spoon can even help you do that neatly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most sugar bowls have lids, and typically the lid has a little notch in it to let the spoon stick out. Here's a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;amp;field-keywords=sugar%20bowl%20lid&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;search on amazon.ca&lt;/a&gt; - they are as cheap as $8. That's why I said &quot;sugar bowl&quot; not just &quot;bowl&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastEditorUserId="5107" LastEditDate="2017-07-16T23:57:16.627" LastActivityDate="2017-07-16T23:57:16.627" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17093" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17091" CreationDate="2017-07-17T12:21:21.643" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe find a small spoon that is attracted by magnets then have a magnet glued to the lid and have the spoon affixed to the lid via the magnet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example image:&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LLvI6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LLvI6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastActivityDate="2017-07-17T12:21:21.643" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17091" CreationDate="2017-07-17T13:10:17.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a longer spoon, like the ones used for ice cream. Find one that is as long as the container is high. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-07-17T13:10:17.503" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17095" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17091" CreationDate="2017-07-17T15:55:20.557" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a plastic spoon or a small scoop. It's lighter so it won't sink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2017-07-17T15:55:20.557" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6910" CreationDate="2017-07-17T16:27:32.733" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;cover them with a tea towel and take to door to shake insect off.  Wasps, bees, etc. are still and quiet like many wild animals when heads are covered and you can then release outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21520" LastActivityDate="2017-07-17T16:27:32.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17091" CreationDate="2017-07-17T16:59:21.253" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could set the spoon &lt;strong&gt;on top of the container&lt;/strong&gt;. Or, for a slightly more complex solution, you could also make a small &lt;strong&gt;paper cone&lt;/strong&gt;, tape it onto the side of the container, and leave the spoon in that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way, it would still be conveniently located, but there would be no possibility of it sinking into the sucralose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="59" LastEditDate="2017-07-17T17:23:32.057" LastActivityDate="2017-07-17T17:23:32.057" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17091" CreationDate="2017-07-17T17:18:40.543" Score="10" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour the Splenda into a bowl (temporarily).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a tall glass inside the now-empty cereal box.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the spoon in the glass.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour the Splenda back into the cereal box, &lt;em&gt;around&lt;/em&gt; the glass.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you have a special holder for the spoon that will keep it upright and separate from the Splenda!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V5IMS.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V5IMS.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-09-26T13:03:26.187" LastActivityDate="2017-09-26T13:03:26.187" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17099" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17091" CreationDate="2017-07-17T19:38:35.640" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd say, abandon the idea of keeping a spoon in the container completely - I've always found this a very bizarre practise. And people's explanation? &quot;I've always done it that way.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to use a spoon to stir the drinks anyway. Get out a spoon from the drawer while the kettle is boiling. Use it to put the sweetener in the cup(s). When the drinks are made, stir them with the same spoon and then put the spoon in the wash like you were going to anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-07-17T19:38:35.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17100" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10902" CreationDate="2017-07-18T00:13:15.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are being harmed by the actions of your neighbors--deprived of &quot;quiet enjoyment&quot; of your home because they're inconsiderate, then you simply sue them in small claims court, if they own the property, for damages.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If they ignore the summons (delivered by a server, not you) you will be awarded a default judgement.  You can then proceed to lien the property for the amount of the judgement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they are tenants, you sue the property owner for damages and sue him to evict the tenants.  If you allow it, it will only get worse.  Civil remedies work and really get their attention.  You can sue for up to $3500 in small claims court in my jurisdiction.  Go get 'em.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21524" LastActivityDate="2017-07-18T00:13:15.770" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17102" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15908" CreationDate="2017-07-18T09:37:53.210" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When mixing a fine powder, which is basically a flour like substance, with a hot liquid, this is usually the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The solution is to &lt;strong&gt;mix the powder with a bit of cold liquid&lt;/strong&gt;, until the consistency is like a thick batter, then add the hot liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This technique is commonly used to thicken a soup by adding the flour/cold water mix directly into the boiling soup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21424" LastEditorUserId="21424" LastEditDate="2017-07-22T09:34:37.373" LastActivityDate="2017-07-22T09:34:37.373" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17104" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5684" CreationDate="2017-07-18T21:19:54.990" Score="1" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Home Remedies&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a few home remedies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use beetroot juice to give your hair a nice reddish tinge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Applying a coffee mix helps to darken your hair.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Henna gives your hair a nice mahogany shade (henna comes in different shades so you better have a look at the label before purchasing some. )&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;p.s: The effectiveness of the above mentioned home remedies vary with the natural shade of your hair. The lighter your hair colour is, the more effective the remedies are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21534" LastActivityDate="2017-07-18T21:19:54.990" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17105" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14908" CreationDate="2017-07-18T21:38:48.407" Score="1" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Natural hair mask&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a DIY recipe to condition as well as maintain the healthy sheen of your hair. All you need are two ingredients you can find lying around in your kitchen&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;yogurt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fenugreek seeds (approx 2 tbsp)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Procedure&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak the fenugreek seeds overnight.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grind the seeds into a fine paste.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mix it in with a bowl of yogurt. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply the mask evenly throughout your hair.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep it on for a good hour or so.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse with lukewarm water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;p.s: Brush out your hair after they dry to get rid of any residual fenugreek seeds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21534" LastEditorUserId="21534" LastEditDate="2017-07-19T17:10:48.617" LastActivityDate="2017-07-19T17:10:48.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17106" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17108" CreationDate="2017-07-19T13:33:40.430" Score="2" ViewCount="1222" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used this &lt;code&gt;lemon squeezer&lt;/code&gt; but forgot to clean it.&#xA;Now that I need it again I can't clean the mold in it (please see the picture), because it's too narrow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xa0Km.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xa0Kmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Mold inside a lemon squeezer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a practical way to clean it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21536" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T14:31:19.277" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T14:31:19.277" Title="Clean mold from a lemon squeezer" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17106" CreationDate="2017-07-19T14:31:35.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could bathe the lemon squeezer in a bath of bleach &amp;amp; water for a little bit of time then clean the mold off using cotton buds. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't like to use bleach, you could always try just with soapy water &amp;amp; cotton buds to clean them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-07-19T16:23:08.287" LastActivityDate="2017-07-19T16:23:08.287" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17108" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17106" CreationDate="2017-07-19T16:24:03.857" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your lemon squeezer is dishwasher safe, the spraying jets and hot water of the dishwasher may be able to kill and blast off all the mold.  Just make sure to secure the lemon squeezer so it doesn't fly off the rack in the dishwasher and bang around; it might wind up in a place where water isn't spraying, and it won't get cleaned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-07-19T16:24:03.857" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17110" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-19T19:44:22.090" Score="5" ViewCount="33669" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here in the office we suffer a lot with static shocks, all day long when people touch each other, open a door or grab a coffee. It's really a pain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is what the office looks like:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bfRFz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bfRFzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Office picture&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have A/C on. Air humidity ranges between 40% to 50%. Outside temperature is around 28ºC and indoor temperature is around 23ºC. I don't know if it matters, but the floor is some sort of fake wood layer. I don't know the material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know what else to say. We have a lot of computers, no-breaks on the floor and electronics devices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can be causing these shocks, and how can it be prevented?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21545" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-13T09:43:46.963" LastActivityDate="2017-11-13T09:29:26.583" Title="How to stop static shocks on the office?" Tags="&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17111" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17110" CreationDate="2017-07-19T20:58:22.923" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ground yourself as frequently as possible to release the built-up static electricity:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If your desk has metal legs, touch one of the legs whenever you get up from or sit down at your desk.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The windowed meeting room (??) on the left of the picture has a metal frames that reach the floor. Touch those as you pass by.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If doors have metal frames, touch them as you walk through.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find other metal things in your office that touch the floor, and touch them each time you are near.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This won't prevent static charge, but it will (may) minimize it to the point that you won't notice it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-07-19T20:58:22.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17112" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17110" CreationDate="2017-07-20T04:42:06.350" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It looks like the static build up might be coming from the office chairs and the floor. Try and get a ESD chain and tie it to the chair on a metal part. The chain will drag around on the floor slightly to keep you grounded. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21547" LastActivityDate="2017-07-20T04:42:06.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17114" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2017-07-20T12:55:25.900" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried everthing mentioned and it stayed stuck. Then had a brainstorm; steam it off.  So got out steam iron and a wet cloth and steamed it.  It was off in minutes.  Eureka!  I think the heat softened the glue but it was the simplest idea ever!  And right there in the cupboard. So proud of myself. Lol&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21554" LastActivityDate="2017-07-20T12:55:25.900" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17115" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17065" CreationDate="2017-07-20T14:02:19.183" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found that the best way was to wash hair and rinse with lemon juice in the water and then go out in the direct sun to let air-dry.  Not that much slower than a hairdryer unless of course it is a cold, miserable day.  Use all the juice of a lemon an do this two or three times a week.  If you're able to get into the sun you should notice a bleaching effect fairly quickly.  This is a nice natural solution and gives a natural sunkissed look. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21554" LastActivityDate="2017-07-20T14:02:19.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16036" CreationDate="2017-07-20T14:08:11.953" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try rubbing coconut oil into the beard/skin every night before bed.  Should help stop the itch. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21554" LastActivityDate="2017-07-20T14:08:11.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17117" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15749" CreationDate="2017-07-20T14:22:34.650" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using full strength euvalyptus oil.  Put on an old cloth and rub vigorously. Should help remove from both clothing and tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21554" LastActivityDate="2017-07-20T14:22:34.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17110" CreationDate="2017-07-20T16:55:59.590" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I see a few alu apple computers. As for the PCs, add a thin strip/filament of wire to the keyboard palmrests. Ensure all computers have real grounding. The same applies to water coolers (the panels and nozzles are usually metal). Use discreet wiring to ground everything. Don't ground chairs, it's silly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Static builds up more in dry locales, make sure your AC unit is not reporting false value on humidity. In any case, there is some tech that can debuff your environment. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.electrostatics.com/staticelectricity.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;. It smells a bit like a lightningstorm, but is otherwise harmless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastActivityDate="2017-07-20T16:55:59.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7371" CreationDate="2017-07-21T00:06:16.547" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As one of the other answers suggested, I just tested &lt;strong&gt;lavender oil&lt;/strong&gt; on my arms and went to a heavily mosquito infested area and not one bite.  Works great:) They just flew right over my body, didn't land anywhere on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20914" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T00:06:16.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="64" CreationDate="2017-07-21T00:32:49.947" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We never throw organic material away.  We put a little effort into sorting the waste, and we end up with very little actual garbage, nothing that would attract animals as edible food.  85% is usable or recyclable. The organic material is heaped into our compost pile or buried.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you must put the organic matter into the dumpster, douse it with some fluid that would destroy the scent and/or make it unusable as food. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to use a Have a Heart trap.  Set a few next to the dumpster, or away form the dumpster and put peanut butter as bait.  Just take the trap with the live raccoon and release to a suitable ecosystem more than 3 miles away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, the waste management company should be obligated to provide you with a tamper-proof dumpster.  Check with your township.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20914" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T00:32:49.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17124" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17106" CreationDate="2017-07-21T13:51:10.343" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put it into hot water for some time (an hour or two), then try to wash it using something narrow enough e.g. cotton buds (as @TiO mentioned) or bottle brush like &lt;a href=&quot;https://groceries.morrisons.com/productImages/326/326974011_0_640x640.jpg?identifier=8ec5709c11299eddfe9605e65fd88272&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt; or even better &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.saison.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/r/e/redecker-brush-conical.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T13:51:10.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17125" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17091" CreationDate="2017-07-21T15:34:33.170" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you go to an office supply store they have &quot;business card holders&quot; They are basically just little clear pouches with a very sticky back (normally meant to stick on to binders and presentations. Pop one of those on the side it would be the perfect size for a plastic spoon to fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21574" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T15:34:33.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17091" CreationDate="2017-07-21T16:18:01.677" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got and use some long-handled parfait spoons for practically everything in the kitchen that avoids similar issues and permits me to reach into all kinds of containers easily.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YEhm8.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YEhm8m.png&quot; alt=&quot;parfait spoon&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T14:54:46.837" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T14:54:46.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17110" CreationDate="2017-07-21T16:21:03.350" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;To discharge your static potential without shocking yourself, take a coin from your pocket and touch it to a metal doorframe or other ground.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18980" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T16:21:03.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17128" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17110" CreationDate="2017-07-21T17:17:47.487" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Weather conditions, physical activity, and modern building materials work together to zap us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Probably, the main problem is the floor material unless the floor is specially formulated polymer flooring used to control static electricity build-up. Almost all shoe soles have rubber and polyurethane composition. When the shoe soles move across normal laminate floors, a static charge is generated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The laminated floor, chairs (wheels, upholstery, trim), desks, walls (alkyd or latex paint), and ceiling (alkyd or latex paint) are plastic composition which increases static electricity build-up. Glass walls can also increase static electricity buildup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Increase the humidity to lessen or prevent static electricity discharges. Get some large floor plants into the area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might also try application of staticide by the cleaning crews during nighttime cleaning and maintenance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T17:17:47.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17129" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2349" CreationDate="2017-07-21T18:10:25.850" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For some sticky things, you can wet the measuring cup with cold water first, then scoop. It will reduce sticking.&#xA;In the case of milk, it eliminates the milk sticking and sheeting on the sides of a glass measuring cup&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12540" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T18:10:25.850" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17130" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-07-21T18:14:23.013" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got for a damp sheet or T-shirt with a fan blasting on me. Living in Arizona, my air conditioner failed a few weeks ago when it was 116. Got up to 96 in my room.&#xA;Wet the top sheet, wrung it out, and set fans to high / oscillate.&#xA;I fell asleep without a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12540" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T18:14:23.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9937" CreationDate="2017-07-21T18:16:39.820" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use electrical tape on the ones I don't need to reference during the day.&#xA;For those I may need to look at, I cover with a strip from an old black t-shirt during the night, and move it if I need to look.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12540" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T18:16:39.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15788" CreationDate="2017-07-21T18:29:15.033" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sugru (&lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com/about/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sugru website&lt;/a&gt; ) might have been a viable option&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12540" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T18:29:15.033" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17133" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15749" CreationDate="2017-07-21T18:32:47.100" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;De-Solv-It contractor's strength will take just about anything sticky off &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.de-solv-it.com/all-products/contractors-solvent/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;. Their regular strength works great for gum and other such items.&#xA;WD-40 may help too.&#xA;Alternately, you could try freezing it in a deep freeze, then prying/scraping off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12540" LastActivityDate="2017-07-21T18:32:47.100" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17136" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-21T20:24:01.077" Score="0" ViewCount="794" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you may know linux Ext2, 3 and 4 are free, also FAT and FAT32  filesystem are the worst fs ever made , so why in 2017 , after more than 20 years of FAT sucking hard, we still don't have drives that read ext2,3/4 in these popular OS  ? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note : if it isn't a life hack , let me know where I should ask this question &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21580" LastActivityDate="2017-07-22T19:52:41.217" Title="why windows and mac os does not read linux ext4" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2017-07-24T19:55:04.300" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17139" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-22T13:36:24.083" Score="3" ViewCount="1170" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've gotta go on a backpacking trip, and I need something lightweight to attach rainfly to fairly soft ground. Doesn't even have to be super-ultra-rigid, just light.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Normally I'd just order something online, but that'd take a week or so to arrive here (and i don't have the time for that).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21588" LastActivityDate="2017-08-09T16:03:17.673" Title="What lightweight household items could be used as tent stakes?" Tags="&lt;camping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17139" CreationDate="2017-07-22T15:07:15.367" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Will there be trees? If yes, you could use loose wood from the ground as tent pegs. Then you could take some rope/washing line and attach it to a branch to lift up the centre of the tent, rather than using a stake inside (that would be a lot easier to carry than any stakes). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Without trees you could try pegging with cutlery. Maybe you could use a broomstick or some bamboo item to use as a stake. This is somewhat difficult to answer without knowing what you've got in your home, but I trust you get the idea. Bring some extra line anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't forget to take a knife to cut things to the right lengh. Preferably one with a saw attachment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastActivityDate="2017-07-22T15:07:15.367" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17141" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17155" CreationDate="2017-07-22T15:44:10.723" Score="-1" ViewCount="15357" Body="&lt;p&gt;Okay, so I screwed up. I needed stamps, the local post office I knew of is closed during my work hours, so I ordered some on Amazon. When they showed up, I realized that they were postcard stamps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could send them back, but that would be a hassle. Can I send a regular letter by putting two of them on the envelope? Is there any other way to use them? (I don't see sending postcards any time soon.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. I am not at all sure this is the right kind of question for this site. If you know of a SE site where it would fit better, feel free to send this there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21589" LastActivityDate="2017-07-24T16:43:31.187" Title="How to use Postcard stamps to send a regular letter" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-08-02T16:20:10.610" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17136" CreationDate="2017-07-22T19:52:41.217" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although I agree that FAT and FAT32 definitely have their disadvantages, I wouldn't say they are the worst  filesystems ever made. (Btw, DOS 1.0 only had the root directory and &lt;a href=&quot;https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20101011-00/?p=12563&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;no subdirectories&lt;/a&gt;, I think that was way worse.) Both FAT and FAT32 are very simple and can be implemented quickly and have only very limited requirements on CPU and RAM resources. Nowadays, there still exist devices for which this is an important advantage (&quot;internet of things&quot;), although it's probably getting less important, considering that something as small and cheap as a Raspberry PI runs a complete Linux.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know the answer why Windows and MacOS do not support ext4, but I guess it is because Microsoft and Apple are not interested in supporting it. A feature always comes with costs: It has to be implemented, tested, updated to new versions of OS/drivers/other software, tested again etc. I think that most users of Windows and MacOS do not care accessing ext4 partitions, and many of them probably even don't know what ext4 is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And there always is a trade-off: The people that are busy implementing/testing/updating feature A cannot work at the same time on feature B. But if feature B is more &quot;important&quot; than feature A, you would rather have feature B implemented instead of feature A.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now imagine you would work for Apple or Microsoft: Would supporting ext4 make sense, would it be worth the effort? Probably not. Would you rather have your programmers implement something else, maybe something that's going to be the next cool thing or will help earn a lot of money? Probably yes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Actually, there are ways to read or write ext4 from MacOS or Windows: &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ext4#Compatibility_with_Windows_and_Macintosh&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ext4 on Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://superuser.com/questions/37512/how-to-read-ext4-partitions-on-windows&quot;&gt;How to read ext4 partitions on Windows on superuser&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2122" LastActivityDate="2017-07-22T19:52:41.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17144" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9937" CreationDate="2017-07-23T12:07:31.447" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of tape that is mentionned in several answers, you can also use a black marker pen. Compared to tape, the advantage is that it leaves no apparent traces of &quot;life hack&quot; on your devices. Applying the pen multiple times also allows you to tune the level of light as you wish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12165" LastActivityDate="2017-07-23T12:07:31.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17145" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2017-07-23T15:57:01.530" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;OK, listen up people!  I removed cat urine smell from my wood floors!  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Volunteering for our local animal shelter, I was given two male cats to foster.    The cats had had a terrible life and were not normal.  I had never had an adult in-tact male cat and did not know about urine marking.  One or both of these cats peed and urine-marked in that room for weeks.  I noticed a smell and kept changing the litter, but the litter box never seemed full.  Strange!  Big mistake not to get to the bottom of what was going on sooner.  Anyway, in the end this room is my daughter's bedroom in our 200 year old house and it had a TERRIBLE cat smell.  I was not going to rip up old flooring!!!!  I read dozens of on-line sites about this problem.  I tried everything, lots of the ideas listed here including vinegar and baking soda as well as &quot;Nature's Miracle&quot; which was recommended by the shelter.  Nothing worked.  Then I finally figured it out by myself.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As mentioned in other answers, the urine soaks into the floor.  I realized that even liberally and repeatedly applied, all of the liquids, potions, etc. I put on the floor evaporated in a short time.  I needed something to soak in like the urine.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's what I did.  I took all of the furniture out of the room and used a blue light and my own nose on every inch of the floor.  I found three places that really smelled.  I then poured Natures Miracle on an area about twice as large as each smelly spot &lt;strong&gt;AND I COVERED THE WET SPOT WITH PLASTIC WRAP&lt;/strong&gt;.  At first, I put more liquid under the plastic wrap every few days.  After a few weeks, I re-wet the spots under the plastic wrap less frequently. After about 4 months (maybe 6 months, I can't remember), I took the plastic wrap off the floor, in humid summer weather, and the smell was gone.  (It goes without saying that I tested all of the potions on a small spot before putting on the floor.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There you have it!  I hope someone sees this idea and benefits from it.  I haven't taken the time to write this up and post it on all the boards I consulted when battling this problem.  So, I'm doing it here today.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21598" LastActivityDate="2017-07-23T15:57:01.530" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17146" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2456" CreationDate="2017-07-23T22:08:35.853" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could do as I did: Cut two half-moon shape pieces of cotton cloth big enough to fit over your 5 toes, and then add an inch more to extend over your foot. Stitch them together around the edge to form a glove type covering for your toes, then pull this over the toes. Then, if you pull your socks over each one, the result is no more holes in your socks. You can also leave these inside the socks while the socks get washed! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21603" LastEditorUserId="4088" LastEditDate="2017-07-25T18:05:22.913" LastActivityDate="2017-07-25T18:05:22.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2017-07-24T01:06:23.363" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;when I return home from shopping I go inside my condo and get my large suitcase that has wheels.  I take it to the car and fill it up with the water I buy, bags of groceries etc....it's heavy and rolls along really well...once I reach the stairs I use the long suitcase handle and roll/pull it up 1 step at a time until I reach the top. I unload it and go back for another load.  This and grocery delivery are the best options I have found so far.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21607" LastActivityDate="2017-07-24T01:06:23.363" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17149" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15315" CreationDate="2017-07-24T03:11:49.420" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I line the pan with heavy aluminum foil, shiny side down. Then spray the foil with Pam or whatever. When brownies are done, sit the pan in cold water for a few minutes. Then lift the foil out with the whole slab of brownies. Place on a flat surface and cut with a wet knife, clean and wet the knife between cuts for perfect squares.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21609" LastActivityDate="2017-07-24T03:11:49.420" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12191" CreationDate="2017-07-24T09:40:47.123" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apparently using vinegar in with the fabric softener softens them&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21612" LastActivityDate="2017-07-24T09:40:47.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14314" CreationDate="2017-07-24T11:56:04.580" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just run cold water from the tap over the underside of my wrists (where they meet the base of my thumb for a little while. It works very quickly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-07-24T11:56:04.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17153" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-24T15:31:10.553" Score="7" ViewCount="709" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a laptop bag with a shoulder strap that I've adjusted to the right length, but over time it gets longer again due to bag weight. I'm looking for a hack to force it to stay in the same spot for my adjustment. The only thing I've thought of myself is to use a safety pin to pin both parts of the strap that overlap near the end to force them together in the same spot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The kicker here is that my bag's strap cannot be removed from the bag. It does not clip onto D-rings, it's sewed around the D-rings on the end and sewed into a loop, so I cannot actually remove the strap to wrap anything around it (e.g. a rubber band).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a picture of a similar bag with a similar strap configuration (again, not the exact bag I have but here for reference).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BrOcR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BrOcRm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Laptop bag&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21616" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T14:20:07.860" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T14:20:07.860" Title="Prevent laptop bag strap from adjusting" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17154" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17153" CreationDate="2017-07-24T16:15:28.107" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Permanent fix, (although if you do it right you can undo and redo if adjustment is needed):&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Sew through the part of the strap between where you adjust it and the D-ring below.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you do only a couple of stitches, it will be easy to undo but does run a risk of coming out when not wanted.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;For a permanent fix which is almost fail proof you will need to do a lot of stitching and maybe even have it done on a professional sewing machine, like by a shoe repair shop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A more temporary and more easy to adjust fix can be done with a safety pin, as you had thought out yourself.&#xA;But do get the kind that are made for nappies/diapers, which will not go open without extra action. (I have had pin pricks in my wrists from my back-pack adjustment stopping pin.)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;An other alternative (if you are the right kind of person for it) is a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pin-back_button&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;pin-back button&lt;/a&gt; which is more something for a student than for a businessman.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-07-24T16:15:28.107" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17141" CreationDate="2017-07-24T16:43:31.187" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stamps are stamps, at least in the United States. Right now, your post card stamps are worth 34 cents each, and a typical letter costs 49 cents to mail. So yes, you can put 2 postcard stamps on a regular letter to mail it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-07-24T16:43:31.187" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6207" CreationDate="2017-07-24T22:01:48.663" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try wearing pantyhose with control.  Your skinny jeans will slide right on and off with no problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21622" LastActivityDate="2017-07-24T22:01:48.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17158" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-25T06:44:29.797" Score="-3" ViewCount="4922" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been trying to kill a certain mosquito in my room for a week now. I always fail to find it. I used every method listed on this and some other websites. Nothing helped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now my plan is the following. I'll fill up a cup with water and leave it be. The idea is that she needs steady water to leave eggs right? so she'll go there to put some eggs. And then I'll kill it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is she wakes up at night so she might just put eggs and leave and i'll just find a cup with mosquito eggs in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you think the idea will work?&#xA;have got some better ideas or improvements? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit:&#xA;I see someone does not know how to read properly so I'll repeat.   &quot;I used every method listed on this and some other websites. Nothing helped.&quot; So this is in no way a duplicate since that answers did not solve my problem.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you simply can not answer just leave and do not falsely accuse me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21625" LastEditorUserId="21625" LastEditDate="2017-07-25T08:40:23.563" LastActivityDate="2017-07-25T17:41:56.287" Title="How to find a mosquito in a room that's really good at hiding" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-07-25T18:04:20.980" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17160" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17158" CreationDate="2017-07-25T17:41:56.287" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a big fan of fly paper. It's cheap and any small insects that land on it are immediately stuck and die. However, I don't guarantee that your mosquito will be attracted to it. It is worth a shot though! Hardware stores, garden stores, and even the big supermarket near my house sell them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-07-25T17:41:56.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17161" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17167" CreationDate="2017-07-26T09:08:29.293" Score="3" ViewCount="231" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am selling billiard sticks, they are made from wood. But most of them is a bit bent, is there a way to make them straight ? And how to keep straight ones so they will not bent?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20697" LastActivityDate="2017-07-27T18:31:47.633" Title="Way to make bent billiard sticks straight" Tags="&lt;repair&gt;&lt;lifespan&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17163" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-26T18:04:34.403" Score="2" ViewCount="1895" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a foul stale smell in my new dishwasher, in spite of the the things they tell you to do.  I have also had the engineer out and they say nothing wrong. I am sure it is to do with the filter.  My old dishwasher filter always had lots to clean out, this one always, every time I check, has none.  Comments please&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21636" LastEditorUserId="21392" LastEditDate="2017-07-31T07:57:19.873" LastActivityDate="2017-07-31T07:57:19.873" Title="How do I get rid of stale water smell in my new dishwasher" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-07-30T21:14:51.100" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17166" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17163" CreationDate="2017-07-27T05:20:27.477" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not an expert.  But, dealing with things that smell stale (mold?, bacteria?, other?) there's a short laundry list of things I'd try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;CLR (Calcium, lime, rust removal)  Does wonders for a lot of things.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vinegar and salt -  The vinegar is acidic in nature and kills lots of things.  The salt is also violently brutal to other things that are unbothered by acid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did say it was a short list.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an aside, most laundromats will keep the doors to the machines open. This is done, even if only cracked open a bit, so the machine can &quot;breathe&quot; the water out, thus helping to prohibit growth.  If there is a way to chalk the door open, just a bit, to help the machine breathe, I think it might help regardless of the others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21640" LastEditorUserId="21640" LastEditDate="2017-07-27T05:28:10.293" LastActivityDate="2017-07-27T05:28:10.293" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17161" CreationDate="2017-07-27T18:31:47.633" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest and most hacky one: &#xA;Hang them off a string, so gravity can pull them straight over time (one to a couple of weeks depending on wood and bend). This should also be the best way to prevent your queues from bending while you store them. (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-straighten-a-bent-cue-stick-shaft-368319&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;I have not tried this myself though&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The article linked to above, also proposes bending them back by hand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From own experience I know that wood will bend easier when you &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_bending&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;heat it up&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having said that, wood is a grown material where you have rarely a consistent quality of wood in a piece. This means on change of humidity and temperature the queue could just bend and straighten. This is especially true for mass manufactured wares. An experienced queue turner probably selects pieces based on his experience where he would expect little to no bend; these would be a lot more expensive than their mass manufactured counter parts. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bottom line is, some queues just will be more difficult than others. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your queues are from mass manufacturing, you may want to do what the &lt;em&gt;big boys&lt;/em&gt; do these days and just select the better queues out and charge more money for them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are different kinds of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_stick#Materials_and_design&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wood&lt;/a&gt;, like marple and ash, different ways to prepare the wood and even &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_preservation#Wood_acetylation&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;deactivate it&lt;/a&gt;. Knowing about these things will definitely help you, but this discussion would be out of scope for Lifehacks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastActivityDate="2017-07-27T18:31:47.633" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17168" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17153" CreationDate="2017-07-27T21:48:26.887" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A quick squeeze of hot melt will keep it from slipping.  Also easy to remove in the future should you want to make other adjustments.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-07-27T21:48:26.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15608" CreationDate="2017-07-28T16:47:36.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a new connecting cable. A longer one if at all possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every time I've had this problem with usb connections, the cable itself started getting hot after a while. An extension cable will not fix that nor will trying to rig the connection point. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pay for a new cable now or a new laptop/drive (and possible data loss.)&#xA;Your choice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21649" LastActivityDate="2017-07-28T16:47:36.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17173" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-29T13:26:35.077" Score="1" ViewCount="267" Body="&lt;p&gt;I move my laptop computer on the bed, and between the bed and the desk often, with some USB devices plugged in. I ended up breaking many USB cables by rotating them many times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, as a countermeasure, I began to buy long, flat cables that is difficult to break this way, and prefer Bluetooth versions if available. But not every device comes with a replaceable cable. Is there an easy way to rotate them back, or prevent them being rotated in the first place? Note that they tend to &quot;remember&quot; their shape to some degree if not moved for long enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: I don't really care much about the lifespan of such devices, as they are usually small and cheap (that doesn't even have a replaceable cable). But there is much hassle to replace them. I don't want a way to deal with this situation that takes much more time accumulated...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21659" LastEditorUserId="21659" LastEditDate="2017-08-02T14:35:37.147" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T14:17:42.547" Title="How to turn a rotated cable back to the right orientation?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17174" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17173" CreationDate="2017-07-29T19:46:33.140" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Move everything to its new position. Unplug one end of one USB cable. Gently pinch the other end of the flat cable between two of your fingers. Slide your fingers to the far end of the cable to keep it flat and untwisted.  Then plug it back in. Repeat this for each cable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know how much wear-and-tear this will cause your USB inputs. Hopefully, if you unplug and replug them slowly, they will last for years and years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-07-29T19:46:33.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17178" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2017-07-31T04:43:05.250" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;easy:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;0) remove both headphones and glasses.&#xA;1) wear your headphones.&#xA;2) slid your glasses just above the headphone pads so nothing is pinched. the glasses just sits there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;enjoy wearing headphones as any other non-glasses people do!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21676" LastActivityDate="2017-07-31T04:43:05.250" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17179" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-07-31T15:10:46.353" Score="2" ViewCount="339" Body="&lt;p&gt;Certain regions of the Scottish highlands and islands are plagued in summertime with the dreaded &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland_midge&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;highland midge&lt;/a&gt;, Culicoides impunctatus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are chemical preparations which some recommend either to repel the midges or to treat their bites once inflicted. The most widely recommended repellents include one of three ingredients&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icaridin&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;hydroxyethyl isobutyl piperidine carboxylate&lt;/a&gt; (also known as &lt;strong&gt;icaridin&lt;/strong&gt; and by &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.purpleturtle.co.uk/acatalog/Picaridin_Icaridin_Saltidin.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;many other names&lt;/a&gt;),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;diethyltoluamide, more widely known as &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEET&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;DEET&lt;/a&gt; (which is corrosive of many materials, including some that are used in spectacles, wristwatches, and fingernail products), or&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citronella_oil#Use_as_a_repellent&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;citronella&lt;/a&gt;, an essential oil extracted from lemongrass.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Midges are said to be attracted most by dark clothing, so &lt;strong&gt;wearing light-coloured clothes&lt;/strong&gt; has been suggested as a way to reduce attractiveness to these creatures, if not actually to repel them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way to lessen the number of bites a person sustains, widely used in the highlands and islands, is to &lt;strong&gt;stay indoors&lt;/strong&gt;, especially in the early and late periods of daylight and when there is little or no wind. However, this is not always possible and in any case midges tend to find their way in to houses, and it can only take one or few in a room to come and bite when a person is asleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To lessen the pain from a midge bite, many substances are recommended, including various creams, some of which contain &lt;strong&gt;antihistamine&lt;/strong&gt;. At least some of these preparations, however, are reportedly ineffective against the bite of the highland midge, and given the number of bites a person can sustain in a short period of time if attacked by a swarm, the quantity that is needed can be unrealistic to apply to the body in practice. Personally I would recommend &lt;strong&gt;vinegar&lt;/strong&gt;, which lessens the pain rather than removing it, which is more than is done by at least some of the creams that are supposed specifically to work on insect bites.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a hack?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user12701" LastEditorDisplayName="user12701" LastEditDate="2017-07-31T15:44:03.193" LastActivityDate="2018-05-18T03:27:54.507" Title="How to fight off midges or the effects of their bites?" Tags="&lt;insects&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17182" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17205" CreationDate="2017-07-31T18:54:02.280" Score="4" ViewCount="2605" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to drill a hole or 8 in my computer case. I don't want to short out my motherboard or anything. There are a host of problems with this -- mainly throwing slivers of metal in several directions. Is there any great way to avoid throwing shards of metal everywhere or contain them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: The holes aren't actually near any components, I just don't want to accidentally throw metal shavings into the electronics 3-6 inches away&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastEditorUserId="1419" LastEditDate="2017-08-01T13:48:48.280" LastActivityDate="2017-08-26T23:56:48.123" Title="How can I drill a hole in metal without sending shavings everywhere?" Tags="&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1578" CreationDate="2017-07-31T19:11:46.717" Score="1" Body="&lt;h1&gt;How to keep your shirt tucked in&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keeping your shirt tucked in can be a bit of a hassle at times. I know that it happens to me all the time, I make the slightest movement and my shirt just pops out of place. I started tucking my shirt into my underwear at first and I liked it because it was really quick and convenient but then I noticed that my underwear would touch my &quot;areas&quot; and I started searching for other solutions. I found a few on the market like shirt stays, and shirt garters. You can find them on amazon or google. I tried them and they did the job ok but the only think I didn't like about them was how cumbersome they can be. You have to take too much time in the mornings to put them on and sometimes the hooks would come undone and the straps would hang down in the pants and/or hit the ground ( quite annoying ) .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's when I began searching for a boxer brief that could do the job I was searching for. I mean, I was already tucking my shirt into my own underwear so I figured, maybe there was a boxer brief that might do the trick and that's when I bumped into the product &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tuckedtrunks.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Tucked Trunks&lt;/a&gt; . I found them on facebook actually and I was a little skeptical at first but I decided to order a pair and give them a shot. I got them and I have to say, I love them. The most important thing that I loved about them is that they are SUPER easy to use, no strings, no gadgets, no magnets it's pretty much a boxer brief but it has a dual waistband with rubber inside to really grip the shirt , and a slit in the front so you put the last button of your shirt into it to keep it even more tucked in place. I have to admit after I started wearing these trunks, I literally cannot leave home without them. They are just so easy and feel great. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's the solution that I found that works for me. Hopefully that will help everyone also. Here's the link to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tuckedtrunks.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;keep your shirt tucked in&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21684" LastActivityDate="2017-07-31T19:11:46.717" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17184" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15749" CreationDate="2017-08-01T02:25:27.533" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used about a 1/4 - 1/2 cup of regular unleaded &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Gasoline&lt;/a&gt; from the lawn mower gas can.  I poured the clean gas in an bowl (of course not the same one I will eat breakfast out of ) and an old towel (no not my shower towel) and the tar roofing cement stuff disintegrated. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the wisk of a small putty knife helping move the gas over the other trowel as I dip in in the bowl, the tar turns to liquid and melts right on off. Once removed, wipe with the old towel and good as new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you don't have paint thinner, heat guns, and other special solvents or oils, you can use some regular unleaded gasoline from your favorite neightbohood gas station.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16048" LastActivityDate="2017-08-01T02:25:27.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17185" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-01T02:32:42.490" Score="4" ViewCount="127" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some red wine (red mascotta) was splashed onto a nice new white shirt that has been worn maybe 5 times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This happened about 3 hours ago and I just noticed it now. The material is cotton. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What should I used and what process should I follow to help get this out? Soak, don't soak, dish soap, oxy clean, scrub, or what? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16048" LastEditorUserId="21392" LastEditDate="2017-08-01T14:37:55.913" LastActivityDate="2017-08-03T20:17:24.757" Title="Red wine out of white cotton shirt" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17186" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1578" CreationDate="2017-08-01T02:52:56.337" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some good answers on this post but I always suggest others to use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Duct Tape&lt;/a&gt; just like some of my hill billy red neck cousins do. You have someone help wrap the bottom of you shirt with a couple round around the bottom of the shirt, and then pull your pants up right over the duct taped shirt and the extra weight and texture helps keep it stable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to get extreme, you can do so with this stuff too. See the below screen shots of the normal and the extreme methods but the application is higly customizable with this stuff for your needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Maggies Typical Method&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wMDxI.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wMDxI.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Jim Bob's Extreme Method&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1UGJo.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1UGJo.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16048" LastActivityDate="2017-08-01T02:52:56.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17187" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-01T03:50:03.407" Score="1" ViewCount="1088" Body="&lt;p&gt;Okay so I wanna make a poster that at least looks like I didn't cut it in half, glue it back together and leave it in a sauna for a while so I was wondering if there was an easy way to attach papers in a way that is barely visible and to print on the longer paper or just how to align the images better (if I print the papers separately and then attach)&#xA;(Sorry if this is confusing)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21687" LastEditorUserId="21392" LastEditDate="2017-08-01T14:37:51.057" LastActivityDate="2017-08-17T13:14:10.473" Title="Posters / attaching paper" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17189" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17190" CreationDate="2017-08-01T09:42:44.677" Score="2" ViewCount="10080" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a old, broken pair of Dr. Martens boots. (We use them now to grow plants in it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to order the same size again, but the number is gone, the printing is not readable any more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How should I measure the boots and calculate the size?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm mostly interested in european size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21691" LastActivityDate="2017-08-01T10:11:28.423" Title="How to measure shoe size (of Dr. Martens boots)?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17190" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17189" CreationDate="2017-08-01T10:11:28.423" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You simply measure the length and width of the insole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The length will give you the size and the width, naturally, the width fitting letter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the insole has rotted through the activities of your plants, measure the inside of the boot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Conversions from insole measurements to shoe size are found on the web, for example &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.precisionorthotic.com/forms/shoeChartPOL.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that, take the insole to any shoe shop.  They should be able to do the conversion to size for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2017-08-01T10:11:28.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17191" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17182" CreationDate="2017-08-01T13:23:56.910" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two ways I know of.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One: run a high-volume, high-speed vacuum with the hose inlet right against the drilling point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Two: fill the drill flutes with axle grease (shortening from the kitchen should also work) to capture the shavings.  Wipe off and replace the grease before each new hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd recommend testing either method before starting, but neither one is a substitute for unmounting the motherboard before doing work on the case.  A little too much pressure, and you could drill a hole in the MB or even in the CPU package...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-08-01T13:23:56.910" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17193" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15352" CreationDate="2017-08-01T23:49:18.573" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to wash your car for free at the gas station is to use the window-washer squeegee that most stations have available next to the pump. These usually have a spongy side and a rubber side, and there's usually diluted soap in the water provided for the squeegee. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use it just like you would on the windshield: spongy side to loosen up the dirt, and the rubber side to wipe it off. Be gentle with the rubber side so that you don't scratch the paint. When this is finished, gently blot up excess water and dirt with the paper towels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;People will give you funny looks, but if you're doing this to save money, who cares?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6941" LastActivityDate="2017-08-01T23:49:18.573" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17173" CreationDate="2017-08-02T06:21:58.917" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once you break the shielding surrounding all the wires it's very difficult to repair. It breaks well before the wires generally. Just try to untwist gently, daily and they'll last a little longer&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21701" LastActivityDate="2017-08-02T06:21:58.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17200" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17185" CreationDate="2017-08-02T15:37:52.580" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;White wine&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's likely dry by now, so I would think use a little white wine to wet it. Try dabbing it out to start. Then soak it in white wine and, if necessary, wash it with cool to cold water. (Hot water is bad).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've heard this many times before, and it sounds funny, but it makes sense if you think about it. This website also suggests it. (And so do many more on google)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cleanipedia.com/gb/laundry/how-to-remove-red-wine-stains-from-clothes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.cleanipedia.com/gb/laundry/how-to-remove-red-wine-stains-from-clothes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just no whining if it doesn't work ;D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4513" LastActivityDate="2017-08-02T15:37:52.580" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17202" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17187" CreationDate="2017-08-03T17:57:43.607" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two means of attaching two or more pieces of paper together neatly and precisely using either glue or tape. Here is a description of both.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way, the pieces must match along the edges that will be joined. The closer they match will determine how good the final product will appear. Lines should not jump and the colours must appear continuous without a break. There must be some overlap of the image because you will be working on only the parts of the images that overlap.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Technique 1.&lt;/strong&gt; using tape&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Using a sharp blade, cut the edges and &lt;strong&gt;tape the joint between them on the back&lt;/strong&gt; of the prints.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A more refined variation would be to cut using a smooth wavy edge because the eye has more difficulty finding a break (or cut) if it isn't a straight line.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Another variation would be to &lt;strong&gt;tape the face of the joint with 3M Magic™ tape&lt;/strong&gt; which has a matte surface and is less obvious than glossy cellophane transparent tape. This is more obvious than taping the back of the pieces as the tape is visible.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Technique 2.&lt;/strong&gt; using paper cement (a kind of glue)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Using a sharp blade, cut the edge of one print and &lt;strong&gt;glue it to the face&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;(on top)&lt;/em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;of the second print&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A refined variation of this would be to tear the edge of the top print instead of cutting it so as to make the edge as thin as possible where it joins the bottom print. This is called &quot;feathering&quot; the edge of the top piece. When done well, a feathered mosaic is difficult to tell from a single print at normal viewing distance for the assemblage. Also, when tearing, place the print face down and tear the back from the face of the print.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tips for gluing:&lt;br&gt;• Use paper cement instead of glue since it contains no water which stretches paper causing the sauna-like distortion and wrinkling you dislike.&lt;br&gt;• Avoid &quot;One Coat&quot; type paper cement.&lt;br&gt;• Let the cement application dry completely before attaching pieces.&lt;br&gt;• Use pieces of &quot;wax paper&quot; between the glued layers to help you position them. You can see through it to align the sheets. When they are aligned, carefully slide the wax paper free allowing the glued layers to bond when they touch.&lt;br&gt;• Get a rubber cement &quot;pick-up&quot; square to remove the residual cement from the print.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Practice will improve your technique and results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-08-03T17:57:43.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17185" CreationDate="2017-08-03T20:17:24.757" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;All the purists will shudder, however I've had good fortune dipping and soaking stained clothing in a diluted solution of clorox, and letting it soak for a few hours - no rubbing just soaking.  Of course then once removed, put it through the washer.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-08-03T20:17:24.757" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17204" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17182" CreationDate="2017-08-03T20:19:55.463" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about a sheet of plastic immediately inside --- then vacuum the chips off the plastic. Edit: While this won't totally avoid the problem, it may help to collect the chips that otherwise may fall into unwanted crevices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-08-03T21:14:36.683" LastActivityDate="2017-08-03T21:14:36.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17182" CreationDate="2017-08-03T21:32:32.677" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here's a quick hack to ensure no metal bits escape your work piece.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;•Use a drill for sheet metal. (Small holes use a twist drill.)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;•Use a punch to slightly dent the metal where you want to drill to keep the bit from wandering.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;•Place a piece of wood behind the sheet metal so as to not dent the case.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;•&lt;strong&gt;Push the drill bit through a wad of modelling clay.&lt;/strong&gt; (This is the hack.)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;•Drill the hole using a slow speed. Let the drill bit cut the casing. (The metal will often unwind like a small spring as you drill.)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;•Discard the wad of clay with the metal pieces inside. (hazardous waste)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;•Repeat as necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-08-03T21:32:32.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17206" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17173" CreationDate="2017-08-03T22:09:21.523" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Computer cable preparation and maintenance&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the cables are new, use a permanent felt-tip marker to mark the connector, cable relief, and a bit of the cable with a narrow continuous stripe. Mark both ends of the cable in this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As soon as you notice the mis-match of the line on the cable, you will also see how much and in what direction you must un-twist the connector to re-align the cable and connector.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mTyjZ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mTyjZm.png&quot; alt=&quot;cable alignment index&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's another thing you can do. Before you mark and use your cables, put a tiny drop of Krazy-Glue™ where the cable goes into the sleeve-like cable relief and also where the cable relief goes into the connector. Let it cure for several hours before you use it. This will greatly strengthen your connectors and extend their useful life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T14:17:42.547" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T14:17:42.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17207" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17179" CreationDate="2017-08-04T20:07:29.043" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My experience is that midges (and the dreaded New World black fly, genus &lt;em&gt;Prosimulium&lt;/em&gt;) tend to regard most repellents as tasty meat tenderizer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An effective means to avoid being devoured is to use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B071GJPBZX&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;head net&lt;/a&gt; with long clothes tucked into boots and gloves or &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00J2YS8NG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;mesh pants&lt;/a&gt;. You can even order a &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01255H92E&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;full mesh suit&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xBmzk.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xBmzkm.png&quot; alt=&quot;mesh bug suit&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, these insects are also a nuisance when bicycling, since they seem attracted to shiny objects such as eyes, and are &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; irritating in the eye!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T14:14:30.877" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T14:14:30.877" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17211" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17182" CreationDate="2017-08-05T13:08:51.907" Score="-1" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I don't want to short out my motherboard or anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't understand why drilling a hole in your computer case short your motherboard. Of course, I'm assuming so because I expect you would remove the electronics from the case before attempting such a thing. So shorting anything is out of question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;There are a host of problems with this -- mainly throwing slivers of metal in several directions. Is there any great way to avoid throwing shards of metal everywhere or contain them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd suggest you poke a plastic cup (you decide the right size) and place it on your drill machine. Drill using this arrangement and the metal springs won't fly everywhere. You can easily sweep these off once you are done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: Holes might or not be close to the electronics but DO NOT drill your computer case unless the electronics has been removed entirely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-08-05T13:08:51.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17212" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16035" CreationDate="2017-08-06T02:04:06.103" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This technique uses no solvents&lt;/strong&gt; - and a high success rate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the surface with the adhesive is firm, I've had good luck using another adhesive with the same tack or slightly more tacky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wind a bit of tape (say) around your finger with the adhesive facing outward. Press your taped finger on the stick area and &quot;pull&quot; the adhesive free from the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the surface is latex paint, you risk the possibility of pulling the layer of paint off the wall so work in a small area from the centre outward. Chances are that if the hook didn't remove the paint your taped finger won't either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find this does much less damage than liquid solvents and there's no clean-up afterward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-08-06T02:04:06.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13773" CreationDate="2017-08-07T06:37:32.340" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Motion sickness is caused in simple terms by your eyes and ears (the part which sends balance info not auditory info) sending dramatically different sensory input to the brain. For example, if the balance part of your ears tell your brain that your are stationary but your eyes see the world going past you like a bat out of hell then motion sickness occurs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A good example of this happens when driving in a car. The driver is looking down the road and the 2 senses are in balance - no motion sickness.&#xA;The child in the rear seat is looking out of the window and seeing the world zoom by. The child's senses are out of balance- motion sickness occurs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the question posed with roller coasters simply focus ahead to a single point to where the roller coaster is heading and avoid looking at your surroundings whizzing by. Enjoy the ride.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2017-08-07T06:37:32.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17217" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-07T16:05:03.407" Score="6" ViewCount="245" Body="&lt;p&gt;The touchpad (trackpad) on a laptop is not responding well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I noticed that the surface of the touchpad is worn in some areas, but not others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any lifehacks to help the touchpad respond like when it was new?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2017-08-09T17:36:13.237" Title="How to make a laptop touchpad respond better?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17219" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-08T08:42:38.347" Score="1" ViewCount="143" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the tunnel vision. I know that I have an telco at 14:00 this day. But if a team mate asks me for help at 13:45, then I walk to his desk and then it is likely that I forget the telco.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alarm app on my mobile phone does not help, since I usually don't carry my mobile phone with me if I go to the room of a team mate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to wear these huge &quot;smart&quot; watches which need to be charged (battery) often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A small watch or other device would be ok. But I want to charge the device only once a week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or is there an other live hack which could help me having the tunnel vision? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21765" LastActivityDate="2017-08-08T15:18:45.793" Title="Remember Appointment - without mobile phone" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;&lt;office&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2017-08-08T17:18:28.800" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17220" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-08-08T09:19:11.130" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apart from some great hacks above, you could try this one. Wet your curtains with water (preferably cold) and run your fan on full speed. This will replicate an AC and your room would become cool enough to sleep comfortably. Oh and while you do this, make sure your curtains are closed, and that there is no way for heat to enter the room&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: This hack might make your curtains look wrinkly or might increase in length if they are made from stretchable fabric. So, choose the right curtain. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-08-08T09:19:11.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17221" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17219" CreationDate="2017-08-08T10:52:56.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest way to fix this is improve your memory - it is very easy to do, and it responds well to practice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you honestly can't remember these sorts of things, why not go old school:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have a small notepad. Whenever you need to context switch or add a new task, look at your notepad. You'll see you have a call at 14:00 - and tell your colleague you can help him but &lt;strong&gt;you need to be back at your desk for 14:00&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you both know, which makes it much easier to remember.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastActivityDate="2017-08-08T10:52:56.187" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17219" CreationDate="2017-08-08T15:18:45.793" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the olden days, the state-of-the-art reminder hack was a short piece of solid-state string.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tie the string around your finger to remind you that something must be done and you'll remember to fill-in the details. It's hard to ignore, has no battery issues, it's re-useable, re-cycleable, can't be left behind, and it's as close to you as …&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Well, 'nuf said. Here's the hack, illustrated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YaclN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YaclN.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;string on finger&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-08-08T15:18:45.793" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17224" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14748" CreationDate="2017-08-09T15:14:42.077" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the whole container into the freezer. Freeze it solid, the cap will come off rather forcefully but should stay intact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might have better luck with different positions of the bottle. Try with the top up, down, and horizontal to move the airspace to different positions to affect the pressure by the expanding liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reduce the cleanup by putting the whole thing inside a roasting pan to catch the contents. Cover the glass with a dish cloth or small towel in case it bursts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21495" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-08-09T16:16:07.690" LastActivityDate="2017-08-09T16:16:07.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15352" CreationDate="2017-08-09T15:19:50.010" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use dish soap like Dawn (no additives added such as fragrance and skin conditioner) and a scratch free brush (or better— a soft sponge to gently agitate the grime. ...absolutely the cheapest tools that do a good job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21495" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-08-09T16:08:01.383" LastActivityDate="2017-08-09T16:08:01.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17139" CreationDate="2017-08-09T15:26:50.983" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look around. You have all kinds of common household items that can be used: wood spoon, plastic spatula, old silverware, or steak knives. Pencils, pens, rulers, coat hangers, shoe horns, broken drum sticks, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21495" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-08-09T16:03:17.673" LastActivityDate="2017-08-09T16:03:17.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17228" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-09T16:39:16.240" Score="10" ViewCount="11148" Body="&lt;p&gt;While staying in a New York hotel, I had the unfortunate experience of entering an elevator where someone had clicked the buttons for nearly every floor in the building.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the time I simply got out at the next floor and waited for another elevator. However, I'm not sure what I would have done if there hadn't been a second elevator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can I do if someone presses every button in an elevator?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6xE4I.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6xE4Im.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&amp;quot;It looks like a Christmas tree!&amp;quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21777" LastEditorUserId="21777" LastEditDate="2017-08-09T17:04:36.273" LastActivityDate="2018-11-20T13:28:39.450" Title="Somebody pressed every button in the elevator. What now?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17229" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17217" CreationDate="2017-08-09T17:36:13.237" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Capacitance changes with humidity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trackpads and touch sensitive screens need enough humidity to work optimally. If you moisten your finger very slightly by breathing on it or the track pad itself, does the response improve?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try increasing the humidity of your environment with some plants close by.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-08-09T17:36:13.237" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17228" CreationDate="2017-08-09T18:03:18.497" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there's only one elevator, unless you have a fire key, there's nothing you can do, other than beat up the elf.  FWIW, getting off and waiting for the next car is unlikely to save you any time, though it might save you getting arrested for beating up the elf.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-08-09T18:03:18.497" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17231" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17228" CreationDate="2017-08-10T08:23:42.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends of elevator type, but some of them are allowed to be &quot;reset&quot;, if elevator you use has a &quot;STOP&quot; button (or similar), then just press it few times. It helps in elevator I use to reset all buttons to be not-pressed. :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21785" LastActivityDate="2017-08-10T08:23:42.327" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17232" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17228" CreationDate="2017-08-10T11:35:16.517" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In some elevators there is a movable door sill for safety. If someone gets stuck with his foot between the hallway and the elevator while the door is open, a ledge in the floor will act as a switch, resetting all buttons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can misuse this at your own risk, don't tell anyone you've heard it from me. When the door is open, carefully put the tip of your foot in the gap of the floor between elevator and hallway and pull back the ledge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These pictures are manipulated photos to create a simulation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XkuZX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XkuZXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;elevator safety door sill closed&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QSPnh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QSPnhm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;elevator safety door sill open&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many years ago I was living in an apartment building where I occasionally used this trick. I don't know if elevators are still constructed this way. Maybe it is only applied to elevator cabins that have no door of their own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21787" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T09:23:49.363" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T09:23:49.363" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17233" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17228" CreationDate="2017-08-10T19:04:50.620" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your proposed solution of getting off and waiting for another car makes sense to me.  Of course, you may just relax and enjoy the ride --- much better for the heart and mind than anger and unhealthy thoughts about the perpetrator.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-08-10T19:04:50.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17106" CreationDate="2017-08-10T22:07:20.213" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Those kettle-sized steam cleaners are pretty handy for jobs like this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4300" LastActivityDate="2017-08-10T22:07:20.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17236" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17228" CreationDate="2017-08-11T08:38:15.053" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;My kids often do this...&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Fortunately, the elevator in the place where we live allows to &quot;cancel&quot; floor buttons when several have been pressed. For this particular model of elevator, we can do it by very quickly pressing a button twice.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This was not explained anywhere in the building, I just noticed a friend once trying it in some other elevator. It just happened to work, and I consider it a bit like a &quot;secret cheat code&quot; of the elevator.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, during your long ride to the floor, try different button presses combinations (twice or more, long presses, several buttons at once, etc.). You might discover the secret commands of your elevator!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1437" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-08-11T17:15:28.380" LastActivityDate="2017-08-11T17:15:28.380" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17228" CreationDate="2017-08-11T10:21:15.547" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I read somewhere that some lifts (that have been programmed so), long pressing the button takes you straight to that floor. This is done by some manufacturers to cut short delays during emergency&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, in our scenario, if you wish to go to floor 4, you could long press 4, and the lift would take you directly to the 4th floor without stopping at any other floor regardless of any button presses inside or outside the lift.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Though I've not tried this and so I'm not sure if it'd work for your lift. But it's worth a try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-08-11T10:21:15.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17238" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2113" CreationDate="2017-08-11T15:58:07.757" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ketchup and similar &quot;pasty sauces&quot; are thixotropic. They are non-Neutonian liquids whose viscosity changes with different external factors. (Water and other &quot;normal&quot; Neutonian liquids have a constant viscosity.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thixotropic materials appear to be thick fluid which is difficult to get flowing. Once you do get it flowing, however, it sometimes flows too easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Inverting the bottle will allow gravity to work on the bulk of the contents over time. Smaller blobs are not affected due to another property of the stuff referred to as &quot;shear thinning.&quot; Sometimes, swinging a bottle around in a circle to increase the &quot;gravity&quot; by centrifugal force is tried. If you do it hard enough, long enough, sometimes it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's a more effective way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ketchup becomes more liquid with a minimum amount of stress applied to it in order to start. It is referred to as &quot;yield stress.&quot; If less force is applied, nothing happens. At the yield stress point, however, the viscosity can drop as much as 1000 times! That's why you get a sudden glug of the stuff after hitting the base of a freshly opened bottle of it. You have found the yield stress point. This is the key to removing almost all of the contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now: to extract the optimal amount of pasty stuff, try this (be patient):&#xA;Tip the bottle and tap it to drive the stuff to one side. Gradually increase the force of the taps until you find the amount of force (yield stress point) that works. Increasing the strength of the taps after that, won't work any better or faster. (I strike the bottle against the heel of the palm of my hand.) Larger blobs are easier to get flowing than small blobs. Maneuver large blobs toward smaller blobs to join them. Gradually, you can get practically all of the contents out this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternate method: If I can't get the contents out of the bottle, sometimes, I'll put other ingredients into it, shake to distribute the stuff and to coat everything before emptying the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And for the very frugal among us: To get the very last bit of precious material from its container, use a bit of something to dilute it. This won't affect the taste very much and the texture only slightly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-08-11T16:39:18.787" LastActivityDate="2017-08-11T16:39:18.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17239" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2113" CreationDate="2017-08-11T16:51:24.423" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle_scraper&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a bottle scraper.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5GIkD.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5GIkD.png&quot; alt=&quot;Bottle Scraper.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;Full &lt;a href=&quot;https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bottle_scraper.png#file&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;acknowledgements here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Almost every household in the Netherlands seems to have one, I have grown up with one in the kitchen drawer and there is at least one in my kitchen at all times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bit at the end is very flexible, you just push it in, use it to scrape the left over content of the bottle and pull it out as easily. Just a small word of warning, often the stem of the scraper gets rather covered in the stuff you try to get out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The 'easy' way would be to buy a bottle scraper. (They should be available online from the Netherlands by now, but as I reside in the Netherlands, it is hard to test it for you.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Life-Hack solution is to make your own.&#xA;A piece of rubber cut to shape screwed onto the end of a chopstick might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For those who prefer to buy and can get someone in the Netherlands to shop for it, they are sold in all main stores for household goods, like Hema, Blokker, Marskramer but also supermarkets, like Albert Hein.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;For those not in the Netherlands, I have seen them on Amazon but I am sure other sites will also sell them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-08-23T18:29:43.653" LastActivityDate="2017-08-23T18:29:43.653" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17240" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-11T17:17:58.973" Score="6" ViewCount="2510" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I clean the grime from this rubberized sealing gasket on my Zojirushi Thermos Flask? This is mostly for hot water sipping, a yogic/Asian practice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The location of its basically where the lid gasket seals down on the flask lower body. It doesn't have much reason to gather anything. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure how water usage can cause such a mark or can build up from something else. Is it just a mark or some build up?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ps: I don't know exact material of gasket on hand but it's a zojirushi flask if that helps determine a solution - Resolved: It is Silicone Rubber  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is it?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;How do I remove it?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried scrubbing it with a tooth brush and dishwasher liquid soap to no effect. This has worked on other areas/plastic parts but did not work here. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have access to an electric dish washer, but if it would help dipping this in hot water with soap or vinegar or something, I'd be open to that as long as it does not destroy the product. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS: I prefer non-corrosive, organic, or common household solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oXlLP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oXlLPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Zojirushi Thermos Flask Top View&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8070" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T09:20:25.473" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T09:20:25.473" Title="How to clean &quot;reddish/ brownish&quot; grime/ deposit marks from the Silicone Rubber lid gasket of a hot water Thermos Flask" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17241" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17228" CreationDate="2017-08-12T15:34:01.870" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just happen this with me a week ago,was going down &#xA;As I was on 10th /F found that no body was in lift and light was indicating up ^, So I enter the lift and saw all button were pressed so when the lift door were  opening on evey floor I try to press Close door button and it still save time because the lift are old.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Secondly In My campus elevator are new with new functions, If someone has press button so you can double press the button to remove/skip that floor. sometime when a friendly teacher press the buttton students would double press to take teacher with them to other floor.&#xA;Laslty anyone worked as a repairman of elevator will know more about elevator tricks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21804" LastActivityDate="2017-08-12T15:34:01.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17242" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-12T17:26:54.957" Score="1" ViewCount="1961" Body="&lt;p&gt;So for illustration i have organic type of soap bars that I use now thanks to the TSA liquid drama. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8bYqk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8bYqkm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;vertical stack of herbal organic soap bars&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The slimmer ones in the pic are 3 cm exact and I go through varieties that are thicker as well as but thinner. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hate soap bar dishes as they are usually horizontal &amp;amp; increase the contact surface area; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;more sticky goo/ soap residue , &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;harder soap release for use, &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;more loss of soap &amp;amp; &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;less efficient use of shelf space &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: (Currently a corner shelf raised above / around shoulder; Removed the one near elbow height as due to compact bathroom i tended to hit my elbows on it, ouch!). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was originally thinking of something like a letter holder / envelope holder types of stuff that's typical on a desk, but not sure if thickness would work and material would survive water &amp;amp; soap in the bathroom. &#xA;I'm guessing some steel/ chrome stuff might survive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking on the lines of books &amp;amp; other stuff that are kept vertically (they don't stick to each other so separators may be more essential for soaps) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Open to other ideas. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8070" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T09:09:23.800" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T09:12:05.243" Title="How to keep a vertical row of multiple soap bars vertically instead of typical horizontal one-soap dish?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17243" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17242" CreationDate="2017-08-12T18:21:56.447" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am assuming here that space is the primary concern. So instead of stacking soap bars vertically you could stick each bar into a mesh bag. The mesh should be wide enough to allow use of the soap bar without actually removing the soap from the bag. I am thinking of some material like nylon hair nets ... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JAWeU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JAWeU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;A hair net for kitchen staff, also called a snood&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;... or the stuff these so called 'puff sponge mesh net balls' are made from (&lt;em&gt;honi soit qui mal y pense&lt;/em&gt;). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pod0J.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pod0J.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;puff sponge&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you could install some of these cup holder hooks, that are commonly used for hanging cups or mugs on their handles. Screw them in, so you can hang the soap bars in their mesh bags on them. Place a nice plate below to catch any drippings. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way the soap bars can dry out completely after each use. All contact areas to trap water and the annoying goo question will be eliminated. If you want, you can always take the soap bars out of the mesh bags for use. In that case you might be better off making open bags for them out of your hair net. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could tie a hair net with string to shut it and effectively create your bag this way. Then you could leave the strings at different lengths to hang the soap bars at various hights. This should make the whole thing more space efficient still. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or if you prefer you could tie the string just at the side of the hair net so you could use the already existing opening to have an option to remove the soap from the net if you prefer this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is just a general idea. There should be a lot of room to adapt this system to your personal preferences.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastEditorUserId="20196" LastEditDate="2017-08-12T21:51:04.353" LastActivityDate="2017-08-12T21:51:04.353" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17240" CreationDate="2017-08-12T19:08:40.417" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Based on your description I would think it might be &lt;em&gt;some &lt;strong&gt;mineral&lt;/strong&gt; from the water&lt;/em&gt; that caused this stain. If that is correct and from the looks of it, it &lt;em&gt;might well be &lt;strong&gt;iron oxide&lt;/strong&gt; (or rust in the vernacular)&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rust&lt;/strong&gt; can be &lt;em&gt;shifted&lt;/em&gt; with a mix of &lt;strong&gt;Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Vinegar (Dilute Acetic Acid)&lt;/strong&gt; (some people use &lt;strong&gt;lemon juice&lt;/strong&gt; instead).  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If not at hand an other alternative to reduce rust is &lt;strong&gt;Phosphoric Acid&lt;/strong&gt;. This is an ingredient of &lt;em&gt;Coca Cola&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whatever you use I would suggest to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;soak it over night&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and have a go at it with the tooth brush the next day. It should come off easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this doesn't work I am wrong and it's probably not rust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastEditorUserId="8070" LastEditDate="2017-08-24T02:16:51.727" LastActivityDate="2017-08-24T02:16:51.727" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17242" CreationDate="2017-08-13T15:12:56.373" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a small shallow &quot;tray&quot; with a Chinese plastic chop-stick (cut in half) lying on the bottom to support the bar(s) of soap. The air circulation is improved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xI2r2.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xI2r2m.png&quot; alt=&quot;DIY chop-stick soap tray&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Soap residue that does collect can be wiped-up and used with a washcloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T09:10:06.870" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T09:10:06.870" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17246" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17242" CreationDate="2017-08-13T19:58:58.940" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try pressing a round, flat, strong rare-earth magnet into the side or end of each of as many different soap bars you wish. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The soft soaps in your photo will easily hold one securely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Suspend/hang the bars from something magnetic such as the shower curtain rod or the side of any porcelain bathtub to allow you to see, and freely choose from among them independently. This also allows the soap bars to hang free to dry without a tray of goo [sic] at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-08-14T21:49:27.843" LastActivityDate="2017-08-14T21:49:27.843" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17242" CreationDate="2017-08-15T00:32:25.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would use a paper spike like this: &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/unj7j.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/unj7jm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;paper spike&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;&#xA;Install soaps in reverse use order using sharpened spindle, at center of cake, to bore through gently, each soap. To use soaps, remove all soaps, place on dry section of corner shelf. Use soaps in order, one at a time, placing each &quot;used&quot; cake onto spindle after use. Each cake will be minimally wet because you've used it directly after picking it up without setting it anywhere it could take on water. Continue until all soaps are applied and back on spindle. The time between individual soap use should allow each soap on spindle to dry adequately enough to avoid sticking or mushiness. Affix spindle to  a dry area of shower with clear, silicone caulking or another method, depending on surrounds.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T09:12:05.243" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T09:12:05.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6263" CreationDate="2017-08-15T01:40:46.207" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Back when I was in Jr high, we used tinfoil and toilet paper tubes, and made our own in science class&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit:&#xA;Take two empty toilet paper rolls. Use a rubber band to cover one end of one with wax paper. Use another rubber band to cover one end of the 2nd one with aluminum foil. Use a pin to poke a tiny hole in the foil, then you tape them so it goes roll | paper end | 2nd roll | foil end... then you point the foil end toward the sun and look through the open end. You can see the light on the wax paper. I found pic...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nhJZQ.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nhJZQ.gif&quot; alt=&quot;sun viewer construction&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21819" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-08-19T00:40:26.197" LastActivityDate="2017-08-19T00:40:26.197" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17251" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-15T16:29:01.677" Score="5" ViewCount="10639" Body="&lt;p&gt;The bathroom includes a toilet, a sink, a shower stall and a cabinet. The tile is from the floor to about 5ft / 1.5m in height. The bathroom door is 24&quot; / 60 cm wide. There are currently no towel racks installed.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to the layout of the bathroom, the sink and the cabinet take up the entire left-hand side. The right-hand side is taken up by the shower stall and the toilet. What remains of the wall across from the door is either covered in tile or has a window. The shower stall glass door swings outward in front of the tiled wall under the window. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Given these space constraints I do not see where I could install towel racks. (While I might drill into the tile under the window, a rack there would impact the glass shower door.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because the bathroom is used by multiple people, there is a need to dry up to 4-5 large towels. Preferably, the towels would remain in the bathroom and not be distributed throughout the rest of the apartment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can we dry the towels in a room of that size?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10639" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T09:08:06.203" Title="How to dry wet towels in a small bathroom?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17252" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-15T18:35:30.660" Score="3" ViewCount="142" Body="&lt;p&gt;Basically my hair is thick and unmanageable and I'd like to know what chemical products you would recommend for me to use to get it from an afro to straight hair (which I think is a lot nicer). I've seen videos on YouTube of men using hair relaxers and such but the issue is that all of them had had hair that was already way straighter than mine is even before using the chemicals. Honestly, my hair isn't super curly either, it's just too thick and I can't get a comb through it (well yea I guess it's just african-american hair). I'll try to post pictures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How I'd like my hair to look&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ6XexNdhzCv0_L8UqPM4Ro26xaSs-bJnrmBb4X7svA6SzU379Z&quot; alt=&quot;Straight hair&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similar to my hair now&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQQJaYb6JxqzBTqJZX4sTtEHQn6AreR2MN2WgX-gEHbEt0JZBQELg&quot; alt=&quot;Afro&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21832" LastActivityDate="2017-08-21T10:51:16.100" Title="How would I go about straightening my thick, african-american hair?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17253" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17265" CreationDate="2017-08-15T18:55:00.737" Score="1" ViewCount="381" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bathroom counter, with electrical socket, mirror &amp;amp; glass shelves on adjoining wall. &#xA;Also, electric shaver at bottom of pic on Counter&lt;br&gt; &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pxjaJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pxjaJm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;electric beard hair trimmer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Electric trimmer, depicting shape etc&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, based on something I saw online it suggested double hooks (hardware fittings)/ something that looked like or looks like guitar hangers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rI7GN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rI7GNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;guitar hanger hook stand sample images&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lets assume we may not be allowed to drill these holes &amp;amp; screws for such hooks or something DIY that has similar Shape/ Structure. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In what ways/ ideas could I suspend both devices over the counter;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;- saving counter space and&lt;br&gt;&#xA;- keeping devices out of harms way&lt;br&gt;&#xA;- most importantly; quick gun ergonomic access &amp;amp; usage&lt;br&gt;&#xA;- decluttered space  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Could I DIY a metal hanger or some plastic object to use the Glass Shelf as a support/ beam? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Suction cups tend to spoil and be unreliable after some time, is what I read a lot online. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8070" LastEditorUserId="8070" LastEditDate="2017-10-07T09:24:44.627" LastActivityDate="2017-10-07T09:24:44.627" Title="How? Vertically holster electric shaver &amp; beard/ hair trimmer suspended, maybe using shelf over bathroom counter?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17255" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17253" CreationDate="2017-08-15T23:24:01.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In this environment, I would use stacking desk trays. They are fairly stable and do not need to be attached to a wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aNKdz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aNKdz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your smaller bathroom items could become hard to reach at the back of a bottom/middle tray, so purchase desk trays that open from the long side, rather than the shorter side. Taller desk trays improve accessibility too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first picture in your question shows a blue-green plastic box.  That could go on top of the topmost tray, with the other items on the &quot;shelves&quot; beneath it. Rigging up homemade drawers would be simple too: just slide a low-edged plastic box into each of the &quot;shelves&quot;, then draw it out halfway to fill it with smaller items. (Be careful not to draw it out the whole way, as it will just fall off the &quot;shelf&quot; and spill its contents!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should be able to find affordable stacking desk trays in a variety of colors, sizes, and designs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-08-15T23:24:01.643" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17251" CreationDate="2017-08-15T23:37:20.110" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hang one or multiple lines, such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00K2ZZR6U&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;suction-cup clotheslines&lt;/a&gt;, or insert hooks with wall anchors for a sturdier mounting point. Take the lines down when you need to use the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-08-15T23:37:20.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17251" CreationDate="2017-08-16T01:35:14.810" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a temporary towel dowel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you use the towel, hang it from the end of a wood dowel with the centre balanced on the shower stall door and the opposite end against the ceiling of the shower stall. Increase the air circulation with a small fan with the window open to help reduce drying time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T4Ca0.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T4Ca0m.png&quot; alt=&quot;temporary towel dowel&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T09:08:06.203" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T09:08:06.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17251" CreationDate="2017-08-16T11:43:07.057" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Could you attach towel hooks to the back of the door? Depending on the warmth of the room, you don't necessarily need the towels to be completely unfolded for them to dry adequately, so any small door or wall space that has room for a hook could be used to hang them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another tip is to make sure that all the bathroom users are removing as much water from themselves as possible &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; resorting to the towels so they have the minimum practical water in them before being hung-up. Personally I use a combination of hands and a face-cloth to &quot;sweep&quot; water into the shower cubicle. The face-cloth can be wrung/squeezed and used multiple times. In a warm climate I often bypass use of the towel completely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-08-16T11:43:07.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17259" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-16T13:41:10.353" Score="4" ViewCount="112" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not sure what the material of these types of small bottles is composed of. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ULEvM.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ULEvMm.png&quot; alt=&quot;eye drops dropper small tiny bottle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find they are most reliable when it comes to being Leak resistant for small quantity of liquids etc where I just need a drop or two for use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Two ways that come straight to mind are scratching the print off using some blade or sand paper like items; stone/ brick surface?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or Use some solvent that can dissolve / remove the print without affecting the material of the bottle.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have gathered several of these so easier &amp;amp; faster tried &amp;amp; tested methods is good &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Updated&lt;/strong&gt; as per Stan's comment &amp;amp; insight about bottom of bottle info:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FiDiI.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FiDiIm.png&quot; alt=&quot;eye dropper bottle bottom material spec&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8070" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:47:57.597" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:47:57.597" Title="How to remove print/ markings from small Eye Drops bottle for other use?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17259" CreationDate="2017-08-16T18:33:18.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My answer is a workaround that solves the implied problem in your question: &quot;How can I &lt;strong&gt;hide&lt;/strong&gt; the printing on a small eyedrop bottle?&quot; My solution is to simply cover it, with one of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;duct tape (which solves everything!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;masking tape&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a blank white mailing label&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;nail polish or something similar (but make sure it's flexible and won't crack)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-08-16T18:33:18.253" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17263" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6263" CreationDate="2017-08-16T21:57:20.850" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if I should use this method or not, but I was thinking you could take a peice of a CD and paint thin coats of dark blue or black nail polish or paint on it until the shade was dark enough (go outside and view the sun to see if it is dark enough, meaning the ssun would come up orange, and the only thing you could see)and then attach it to your glasses,cardboard or what ever you are using.WARNING:NOT RECOMMENDED,JUST A THOUGHT IN MIND!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21845" LastActivityDate="2017-08-16T21:57:20.850" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6173" CreationDate="2017-08-16T23:25:20.180" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solar Viewer for partial or total eclipses or sunspots&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make an effective and safe solar viewer for eclipses and sunspots, get a shoe box or larger and cut two 1&quot; holes in one end and tape a white piece of paper to the inside wall opposite the holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cover one of the holes with a piece of tin foil with a tiny round hole made with only the point of the smallest needle you can find and tape it with masking tape on all the edges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sharpest images are possible with a carefully-made, very small round hole with no burrs or tears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tape the box closed so there are no light leaks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To use the Solar Viewer look through the peep-hole at a projection of the sun's image on the white piece of paper. Locate the peep-hole that you look through near enough to one edge of the box so you can put your eye very close to the hole. You want to block light to make the inside dark enough to see the dim image of the sun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Aim the box so the light from the sun shows through the pinhole while you look through the other hole. You might have to use your hand to block some light to get a better view.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try to make one and experiment long enough before the eclipse so you'll be ready when the time comes to enjoy it.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9Ezd6.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9Ezd6.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-08-16T23:25:20.180" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17253" CreationDate="2017-08-17T07:31:53.480" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I was trying to hack something into such a hook structure from question but I couldn't find the metal clothes hangers we used to have before. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found these Flexible Spider stands whose legs can be shaped to mount smart phones on tables or in a car etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just Folded them in a similar way, ideally I'd hope for longer bending at the back. It's a bit bouncy but pretty stable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let's see if I can improve on it with more shaping and maybe a longer &amp;amp; thicker rod/ wire from a metal hanger if I can find one&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update: I did find a metal wire clothes hanger that I'm looking to bend and shape into something with 2 open loops and a tether that goes back and hooks through the gap between shelf &amp;amp; wall and below as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Picture: &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OzG82.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OzG82m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;spider stand folded to guitar hanger style&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Update slightly improved:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wXCkc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wXCkcm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;spider stand to mount electric hair beard trimmer shaver&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8070" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T09:04:02.577" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T09:04:02.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17253" CreationDate="2017-08-17T08:04:29.310" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about a car phone holder that grabs the phone like this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EFgu1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EFgu1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;phone holder suction cup&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XHYsS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XHYsSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;phone holder clip&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can mount it on the wall or on glass and the 'hands' can be adjusted to hold your trimmer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T09:05:50.783" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T09:05:50.783" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17187" CreationDate="2017-08-17T13:14:10.473" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think Stan has it here, but I'd also add: Print crop marks on the borders of your art; It's what the pros use to get perfect alignment. You can either trim them off when you are done, or print them in a faint (light blue or pale yellow) color that won't be seen from any distance. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.boxcarpress.com/blog/crop-marks-and-registration-marks-a-printers-tool/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.boxcarpress.com/blog/crop-marks-and-registration-marks-a-printers-tool/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7850" LastActivityDate="2017-08-17T13:14:10.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17268" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17259" CreationDate="2017-08-17T15:16:10.780" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look closely at the printing to see if some has already rubbed-off during use.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; Yes? The container is made cheaply for temporary use and the printing can be removed with only light scratching with something like your finger nail.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;No? Polypropylene and Low Density Polyethylene are tough and screen printing has been used formulated to stick to it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Try some aggressive household stuff such as oven cleaner which contains lye, turpentine which is a common paint solvent. There's even a slight chance that some of the liquids you want to substitute will dissolve the printing on the container.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-08-17T15:16:10.780" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17269" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17251" CreationDate="2017-08-18T02:50:13.557" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do a search (I used ebay &amp;amp; amazon) for &quot;door back towel rack&quot; --- you will have many different functional as well as aesthetic choices to solve your problem. Most of them hook over doors or attach to tiles.  If room doesn't have an exhaust fan, keeping the door ajar will help circulate air to evaporate the moisture on the towels.  Guess you can't put up a clothes line to hang out the window, but this would work in nice weather.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-08-18T02:50:13.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17270" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17271" CreationDate="2017-08-18T03:18:45.680" Score="-1" ViewCount="201" Body="&lt;p&gt;At school I am considered the &quot;nerdy shy kid&quot; who doesn't talk at all. I want to fix this problem and talk more and be more social. I guess I'm afraid that people will judge me and that people won't like me if I talk (cause I got kind of a lisp) and that if I say something wrong then people will think im stupid or something idk. Any help??? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21315" LastActivityDate="2017-08-18T04:43:55.533" Title="How to start talking more?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-08-18T11:02:20.853" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17271" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17270" CreationDate="2017-08-18T04:43:55.533" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;just talk!!!&lt;/strong&gt; its that simple.  And don't care what others think, if you spend your life always questioning what others will think when you say or do something, then you won't every live your life and you won't be able to accomplish your goals in life.  So why waste time, caring what others will say about you, just do you and don't worry about what anyone will say. Just like the Nike sign: &quot;Just Do It&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Right now your young and for you, your whole world is your school and your family but as you grow up and go to college and on to bigger and better things you will see that stuff you worried about as a kid, won't matter and will be like a joke because you will see that what you thought was important as a kid doesn't matter and all that matters is your true happiness. So if that means expressing your ideas and giving a speech in front of thousands of people even though you might have a lisp, if thats what makes you happy then do it, and don't care how people will react because that doesn't matter. what matters is your happiness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plus in realty everyone is so busy with their own problems that goes on in their own lives they don't actually pay attention to other stuff. best example is to check out the book: &quot;how to win friends and influence people&quot; by Dale carnegie. in first chapter he tells you that.  Bro always push for your happiness and to become better. So just talk bro and don't care what the other people in your class reaction is to when you talk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21857" LastActivityDate="2017-08-18T04:43:55.533" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17272" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17252" CreationDate="2017-08-18T05:09:55.657" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to say, you should learn to love your hair and what was given to you naturally, thats the real hack to learn.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The hack to learn to love what you have and what you are and not to try and change your self because of what society forces upon us as beauty through advertisements.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Because that beauty is fake.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you know how many bald people are in the world that would wish to have what you have on top of your hair and you want to put chemicals in your hair that will actually kill your hair, your scalp and endanger your actual brain and can cause a huge amounts of long term health effects as you age.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Do some research and look at what chemicals are in those hair straighteners and you will see its poison and a lot of people who constantly use such products end up in the long run with horrible hair, bald spots, burns and etc.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So love your hair bro that you were naturally born with and don't try to change one of the unique aspects about your self because then you will just be like everyone else and won't stand out in life.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Never follow the herd, always try to stand out and if you follow that concept you will notice that you will shine and always pick up all types of different women because your look is different and not common like all the other dudes trying to follow each other.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't believe me then look at all the most successful dudes around, they all made sure they stood out and didn't follow the crowd. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21857" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-08-21T10:51:16.100" LastActivityDate="2017-08-21T10:51:16.100" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17273" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-18T06:29:52.437" Score="1" ViewCount="9960" Body="&lt;p&gt;I managed to forget removing a leather belt from my laundry. That would have been OK if i only washed it, but I put it into a dryer as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not only did this destroy the belt completely, but pretty much all the leather dye from the belt was let loose, wrecking havoc on all my favorite clothes. The clothes are not entirely covered in dye, but the spots where the belt touched them have a good, strong amount of the color printed on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The white clothes, which were obviously hit the hardest, I will probably just bleach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, my colored clothes were hit as well. Luckily, there's just a few stains on those, so spot-cleaning is a possibility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are my options? I haven't tried re-washing these clothes yet. Can I hope the color disappears after several washing cycles, or is this completely hopeless?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21859" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2017-09-12T20:59:53.167" LastActivityDate="2020-08-21T07:40:46.223" Title="How can I remove leather dye stains from colored clothing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17274" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-18T14:43:21.397" Score="1" ViewCount="52" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently purchased a split level house with a heating oil tank that is underneath the lower half of the stairs in a cabinet. Because it is in a cabinet, there is no way to access to top of the tank. It's completely framed in. Is there a reliable way I can tell how much oil is left? (besides tapping on the side)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WF5pY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WF5pYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LkF5g.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LkF5gm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks in advance for any help!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21866" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T08:48:37.717" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T08:48:37.717" Title="Oil tank level WITHOUT access to the top of the tank (cannot use a gauge, dip stick, etc)" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2017-08-18T14:46:04.207" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17275" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-19T10:31:42.587" Score="-1" ViewCount="119" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently I've gotten worried about overuse of cleaning rags / sponges / scouring pads / scrubbers in my kitchen (let's call them &quot;scrubbers&quot; for short), and whether I should perhaps replace them more often than I do. Then I got to thinking - maybe I could just sterilize them thoroughly to increase their longevity?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My questions are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is this known to be effective?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Are there health risks to this procedure (e.g. material detaching from the sponge/scrubber and going into my food)?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How long and with what amount of power should I nuke my scrubber?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there there some preparation work I need to do?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastActivityDate="2017-09-07T18:49:39.240" Title="Sterlizing rags, sponges and scrubbers in a microwave?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2017-08-19T19:30:37.450" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17276" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17275" CreationDate="2017-08-19T10:31:42.587" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This article:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.ufl.edu/archive/2007/01/researchers-microwave-oven-can-sterilize-sponges-scrub-pads.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Researchers: Microwave oven can sterilize sponges, scrub pads&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Suggests the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Before doing this, make sure the scrubber has no metal content&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Douse your scrubber fully in water &lt;em&gt;&amp;lt;- really?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;2 min suffice for 99% of bacteria/pathogens &amp;lt;- &lt;em&gt;but at what power?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;4 min are required for rare super-resistant spores &amp;lt;- &lt;em&gt;but at what power?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you cook and use your scrubber every day, sterilize it every other day&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;but I would very much like to hear other people's experience and suggestions. Also, the article did not say what power output setting should be used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastEditorUserId="5055" LastEditDate="2017-09-07T18:49:39.240" LastActivityDate="2017-09-07T18:49:39.240" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17277" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17228" CreationDate="2017-08-19T10:46:20.783" Score="5" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;someone had clicked the buttons for &lt;strong&gt;nearly&lt;/strong&gt; every floor in the building.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been in many elevators (only newer ones, though - say, from the last 20 years) in which when you've pressed the buttons for &lt;strong&gt;all&lt;/strong&gt; the floors, they all get reset to unpressed/unselected state. Probably worth a shot, since they're almost all pressed anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastActivityDate="2017-08-19T10:46:20.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17279" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-20T16:15:47.353" Score="2" ViewCount="581" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CuIG9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CuIG9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;2001 Mercury Sable, 4th generation, aka Taurus&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not concerned if a scratch the car, and I can use wood or something to help. I need to transport a regular household-size refrigerator. We don't have one, and occasionally people give them away on Craigslist. &#xA;I also need to figure out a way to lift it to the position on the car. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21883" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:42:04.453" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:43:31.693" Title="How can I carry a refrigerator with a Mercury Sable 2001 (aka Taurus)?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17280" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17279" CreationDate="2017-08-20T20:23:54.107" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is no safe way to do this.  Please don't try.  Either have a properly made hitch installed and rent a small trailer, or rent/borrow a suitably sized truck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2017-08-20T20:46:27.863" LastActivityDate="2017-08-20T20:46:27.863" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10072" CreationDate="2017-08-21T11:57:49.270" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get an Electric Fence Energizer (aka charger) that uses the 12V of the car's battery. Or you can get a solar-powered one.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Either wire the car so that the chassis is hot and a wire somehow connected to the real ground is neutral, or affix alternating exposed wires on an insulator at likely points the thief would touch. Anyway, you need to work out the details but electrify your car.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I might do it myself.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A setup like this is easily circumvented, but the initial shock would make the thieves change their minds. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21883" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-08-07T10:22:50.597" LastActivityDate="2018-08-07T10:22:50.597" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17282" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17303" CreationDate="2017-08-21T13:40:02.573" Score="2" ViewCount="7406" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a parent I see that my kids' shoes get worn out on the toes first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to prolong the life of the shoe, either by protecting the toe area, or repairing it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried a small piece of fabric tape on the end, but it didnt work so well (tape came off, or got easily worn through).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any tips are appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS. note that I live in Europe, where going to the cobbler / shoe repair shop is insanely expensive, to the point where it's almost better to buy new shoes than going there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iPBel.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iPBelm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Kids shoes get worn on the toes&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21824" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:39:55.283" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:39:55.283" Title="How to prolong the life of kids shoes, worn on the toe?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17284" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17282" CreationDate="2017-08-21T17:21:51.230" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Only real solution, teach your child not to use the top of the shoe in contact with the ground for anything.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I have seen many a child on a balance bike, and fewer but still too many on peddled bikes, who use the top of their shoes as a kind of brake or just have the foot be dragged over the ground while still moving. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was one of them, when I was small, I remember my mother telling me, likely over and over again, to be more careful with my shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you think your child is not trainable (yet) you can try adding a patch of thick leather. It needs to be sturdy leather, need to be connected to the shoe securely. At least glue but best is to also sew it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And it is not a real solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way of not getting holes in that position is to buy open toe shoes for the child, sandals in other words.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;That will teach them not to drag their foot top down, as it will start hurting soon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-08-21T17:21:51.230" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17279" CreationDate="2017-08-21T18:33:43.933" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a roof rack. Found one for a Taurus for $30 en ebay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OYf1O.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OYf1Om.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(this is an example of how not to do it btw)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, the roof rack comes with a manual in which is written the maximum weight. Mine can carry 70kg. Obviously, whatever you carry should be fastened properly. Please don't use rubberbands, or anything which has links made of plastic. Tough straps like this work very well:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jp6Ol.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jp6Olm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For fragile materials (like sheetrock/gyproc) planks or a bit of plywood should be used to support it from below. Also, cardboard is needed to protect the sides and prevent the straps frop digging into the material. You should do this with your fridge, else the two beams of the roof rack will dent the edges when you fasten the straps tight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can put the flat plywood against the trunk of the car, lean the fridge on it, then slide the whole assembly onto the rack. It really helps to have some kind of ramp to haul the stuff up instead of just carrying it...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, the problem will be to put the fridge on the car. If you remove the shelves inside and unscrew the door, it will be lighter. This should be easy to do for 2 people.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And drive carefully, like 70 km/h...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21894" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:43:31.693" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:43:31.693" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2017-08-22T02:53:55.557" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most methods here are silly and time consuming. All you have to do is put the document(s) in  a bucket of water. I tear them up in 6 or 8 pieces, but that might be an over-reach. Leave them there for 10 mins or so. Come back, shred with your fingers, takes only a couple minutes. Then simply separate the pieces here and there, mush them and create little balls with your fists to take the water out. Dump them in your bin. You are done!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21898" LastActivityDate="2017-08-22T02:53:55.557" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17289" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17302" CreationDate="2017-08-22T07:31:32.440" Score="2" ViewCount="532" Body="&lt;p&gt;A few days ago I could see on the News how Nespresso capsules were contributing to pollution (collecting in land fills, becoming litter, and so forth). If I am honest I have to say I had not seen the problem before then. Now I have bought refillable Nespresso capsules. However, I still have many capsules at home and I would like ideas on &lt;strong&gt;how to reuse them&lt;/strong&gt; a few times before I discard them or recycle the material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have also a problem. If I refill I would be cheating nesspreso and I don't feel comfortable doing that. On the other hand &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-24/former-nespresso-boss-warns-coffee-pods-are-killing-environment/7781810&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Former Nespresso boss warns coffee pods are killing environment&lt;/a&gt;&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21893" LastEditorUserId="21893" LastEditDate="2017-08-24T11:42:56.473" LastActivityDate="2019-02-13T08:35:43.450" Title="How to recycle nespresso capsules?" Tags="&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17292" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-22T09:44:02.377" Score="3" ViewCount="554" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am looking for ways to transport my golf club set in a scooter. I don't own a car because I live in a continuously traffic city. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for the best way to transport my golf club set to enjoy this sport&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21893" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-08-22T21:45:22.833" LastActivityDate="2017-08-22T21:45:22.833" Title="Secure way to transport golf clubs in scooter or motorcycle?" Tags="&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17292" CreationDate="2017-08-22T11:24:27.413" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many years ago, I've just laid a golf bag with a cover over the club heads crosswise on a motorcycle luggage rack, strapped it on with bungee cords, and ridden to the course.  If you have a full size motorcycle (probably 175 cc or larger with a conventional style frame/saddle/bars, not a scooter shell) this is likely to be viable if you have a rack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lacking a rack, you might be able to strap a fully enclosed bag lengthwise on the passenger seat.  It wont' be as secure, but if you drive slowly, it'll stay on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're willing to build something, a vertical basket beside the back wheel on one side or the other is the way to go.  A covered golf bag is still recommended, but not absolutely required, as gravity will keep the clubs in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-08-22T11:24:27.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17295" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-22T21:50:09.733" Score="4" ViewCount="939" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a backpack with a laptop compartment (the top half of this compartment can be opened with a zipper). That compartment is just about the right size for my laptop that I would like to carry in said backpack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the backpack as such does not appear to be particularly padded in any way; at least, it appears to be less padded than typical laptop bags.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is a good way to add some additional protection for my laptop that will decrease the risk of physical damage during my daily commute from e.g. bumping the backpack against a wall on a crowded train?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for a solution that fulfils the following requirements:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It should be some padding or similar on the inside of the backpack that does not take much space, so as to not decrease the internal backpack size too much (maybe just parts of padding placed at strategic points?).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The padding should in some way be fixed within the backpack, so it doesn't require rearranging every time I pack/unpack the laptop.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It should not make my luggage disproportionately heavier.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10101" LastEditorUserId="21392" LastEditDate="2017-08-23T10:20:26.210" LastActivityDate="2017-08-27T06:25:54.307" Title="How can I pad a laptop-sized bag to improve safety for a laptop?" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;moving&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17297" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17295" CreationDate="2017-08-23T07:36:14.933" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keeping your needs into consideration, you can wrap your laptop with 2 layers of bubble wrap before placing inside your laptop slot so that it does not take much space nor make it heavier and provides a layer of protection from scratches. Hope this helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21911" LastActivityDate="2017-08-23T07:36:14.933" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17295" CreationDate="2017-08-23T18:40:43.173" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A layer of high-density, low-rebound foam (material like Sorbothane is very good) on each side of the laptop, backed with a glued-on layer of something rigid and strong, like fiberglass reinforced sheet, should do the job.  Make the padding a little bigger than the laptop, the rigid sheet a little bigger than that (ideally, the same size as the inside of the bag, so it doesn't move around), and then glue a border made of a second layer of the foam to keep the laptop inside the padding.  This assembly should add no more than 1/2 inch (about 13 mm) to the thickness of the laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can leave the halves loose, glue them to the inside of the bag, or make hinges from nylon webbing (which works best depends on the bag design and size); either way, the laptop will easily slip out when the pad/case assembly is opened, but will stay securely in place when the bag is closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-08-23T18:40:43.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17282" CreationDate="2017-08-24T01:33:02.417" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use an &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;EPOXY COATING&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Visit a Hardware Store for an Epoxy Coating which you &quot;paint&quot; on the worn area.&lt;br&gt;Let the application cure thoroughly overnight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The layer is light in weight, not bulky to trip the wearer otherwise, is easy to apply, is transparent, can be applied before (to prevent) or after (to repair) damage. Can be re-applied as often as necessary. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The two parts consist of&#xA;1) an epoxy resin which is cross-linked with&#xA;2) a co-reactant or hardener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix-up and apply as much as necessary with no waste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Epoxy coatings are formulated based upon the performance requirements for the end product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When properly catalyzed and applied, epoxies produce a hard, chemical and solvent resistant finish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-08-24T01:33:02.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17289" CreationDate="2017-08-24T11:36:35.807" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, actually you can refill also these standard, &quot;non-refillable&quot; Nespresso capsules. Just remove riddled top, empty capsule, clear it, refill capsule with some standard coffe, replace top with new one made from silver foil. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efjFS73AC2I&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; is a short movie that shows the full process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastActivityDate="2017-08-24T11:36:35.807" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17282" CreationDate="2017-08-24T17:51:08.463" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a product called &quot;Shoe Goo&quot; with which you can coat the tear.  Google it and you will find lots of outlets as well as instructions for making the repair.    Knowing the kids predisposition for scraping the toes, when you get new shoes, coat the toes with Shoe Goo before he gets it scuffed --- the scuff will be on the coating and protect the shoe underneath.  It's great stuff. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-08-24T17:51:08.463" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17307" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-26T16:27:25.747" Score="3" ViewCount="6841" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm designing a pocket-sized booklet (4-1/4 x 11), so I'm taking common US letter sized paper and folding it the tall way.  It's my goal that anyone can download the booklet-formatted PDF and print &lt;strong&gt;and staple&lt;/strong&gt; it themselves. I also need to make about 50 of them (x 5 staples per spine), so I don't want a &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13652/how-do-i-staple-a-few-sheets-of-paper-in-the-middle-using-a-normal-stapler&quot;&gt;laborious solution&lt;/a&gt;, and I want really well-formed staples because these books will have a rough life. They must go where electronics can't, so must be paper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stapling is the problem.&lt;/strong&gt;  I discover to my horror all the staplers I can find have 4&quot; reach exactly, not 4-1/4&quot;.  &lt;strong&gt;Why?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;tears hair out&lt;/em&gt; Do they do this on purpose?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's my best play here?  Do I cut the book down to 4&quot; wide even (8&quot; uncut) necessitating a tedious cut (but it works nicely, the stapler limit is the perfect stop)?  Do I send people to OfficeMax to have it stapled?  Any other options?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21946" LastEditorUserId="11492" LastEditDate="2017-09-01T12:56:02.877" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:37:03.720" Title="How to staple 4-1/4&quot; booklets with normal staplers?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17308" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17307" CreationDate="2017-08-26T18:01:16.667" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can keep a wide margin in the fold, you could have the people cut two or three (local prefered version) holes and tie each of them with a bit of cord or ribbon. Or bring a cord or ribbon from one hole to the next and back to the starting point.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Or fold and staple close to the fold on the outside of the booklet.&#xA;Keep the staples near but not on the fold. 1/8&quot;/3mm would be a good distance in my view.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have bought a long arm stapler for my own use, A5 booklets, and found that quite cheap. That would work for your 50 booklets, and all those you will need to make in the future.&#xA;This does not work for the people who have to do their own booklet.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Suggesting to cut the paper before making the booklet is likely not going to work. People will likely take the paper already in the printer and use that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-08-26T18:10:19.803" LastActivityDate="2017-08-26T18:10:19.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17309" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-26T18:35:53.327" Score="2" ViewCount="1838" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to be a able to grip my soldering iron closer to the tip to have better control of what I'm soldering.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As asked, here is a picture of the soldering iron, it's an chinese TS100:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/au9op.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/au9opm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Small soldering iron&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On expensive soldering irons the distance from grip to tip can be very small, like on the JBC nano handle:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Tdz7W.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Tdz7Wm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;JBC nano handle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I guess I would need to place a good insulator around the hot metal to be able to do it. A great insulator that would resist the heat?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found the insulator &lt;strong&gt;Pyrogel XTL&lt;/strong&gt;, maybe it could be wrapped around the tip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21947" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:31:06.687" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T11:37:04.027" Title="How can I grip a soldering iron close to the tip without burning my hand?" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17310" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17307" CreationDate="2017-08-26T20:20:41.680" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any stapler that can unfold is okay to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fold the booklets and then place the folded pages face down with the cover up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Align the stapler against the spine and press the staple into a rubber eraser so the little wire legs protrude. Pull off the eraser to expose the staple's legs. Then, bend the staple legs to hold the sheets together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The technique is called &quot;saddle stitching.&quot; Making one by hand is called making a &quot;dummy&quot; or a mock-up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/40n0Q.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/40n0Qm.png&quot; alt=&quot;![Saddle stitching stapler hack&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13652/how-do-i-staple-a-few-sheets-of-paper-in-the-middle-using-a-normal-stapler&quot;&gt;some detailed instructions&lt;/a&gt; to accompany the diagram as well as a different &quot;How-To&quot; drawing. It shouldn't take you very long to do this after you get everything together and organized.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't try this with more than a few sheets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:36:09.067" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:36:09.067" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17182" CreationDate="2017-08-26T23:56:48.123" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't use a drill. Use a punch.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Talk to your local &quot;maker spaces&quot; and see who has a Rotex. Or, just get a manual punch and a nice lead hammer, and a hunk of hardwood to drive through.   BAP.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll get better holes, too.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need larger holes, you can drill a small hole as a pilot, then get punch pieces that assemble through the hole and around a screw you then tighten to drive the punch.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21946" LastActivityDate="2017-08-26T23:56:48.123" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17309" CreationDate="2017-08-27T11:45:44.077" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is how to use soldering iron. With practice u will be comfortable to do soldering jobs with very little chance of burning u r finger. &#xA;I learned this method from BigClive &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iEVZ7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iEVZ7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:34:59.683" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:34:59.683" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17309" CreationDate="2017-08-28T09:12:40.470" Score="2" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I would like to be a able to grip my soldering iron closer to the tip to have better control of what I'm soldering&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Actually if control is what you are looking for, you should try a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.circuitspecialists.com/Circuit-Board-Clamp-Holder.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;PCB Clamp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Holding the soldering iron closer to the tip is dangerous to say the least. It is advisable to always hold the iron from its grip. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also consider using the clamp tool along with a magnifying glass stand for better visibility. But holding the iron up close to the tip is not a good idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-08-28T09:12:40.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17318" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17279" CreationDate="2017-08-28T10:48:05.013" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to get at &lt;strong&gt;least&lt;/strong&gt; four healthy strong people to get it on the car. You get a couple of long pieces of material like 2x4's or 4x4 lumber. You place the wood under the reefer in a manner that allows you to straddle the car, just make sure the lumber is long enough and strong enough, and that you have enough people to get the reefer high enough for long enough to get it on the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would be really apprehensive about the weight of the thing, and the pressure of securing it properly, collapsing your car roof leaving a huge dent. I would suggest you try using a mattress to cradle the reefer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a similar post about securing loads on cars &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1788/healthiest-way-to-haul-over-sized-object-in-an-automobile&quot;&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt; , it may give you some food for thought.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2017-08-28T10:48:05.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17319" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="63" CreationDate="2017-08-28T12:04:13.490" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;WD-40 or liquid wrench used to sell a lock spray that had banana oil in it. It worked great - my car door locks never froze again - but they stopped making it. So I'm going to try straight banana oil this winter. If it doesn't work, at least the aroma will make me think I'm somewhere tropical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21964" LastEditorUserId="11190" LastEditDate="2017-08-30T11:53:25.297" LastActivityDate="2017-08-30T11:53:25.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17307" CreationDate="2017-08-28T15:23:51.093" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You say that &lt;strong&gt;you're&lt;/strong&gt; designing a booklet… This is key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;HACK: This allows you to design your product to accommodate the tools available.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In Other Words… Design this booklet to be 4&quot; x 11.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;There's really no problem. There's no reason to follow any special rules.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You're the designer and you can do whatever you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For that matter, why use paper when you can use paper-like Yupo™ plastic? It will last longer and even be an electrolytic insulator which you can use in your marketing literature and advertising&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No? Buy the stapler that you need.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;No? Borrow the stapler that you need.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;No? Rent the stapler that you need.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;No? Buy the stapler that you need and then return it after the project.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;No? Buy the paper cutter you need to cut down the sheet size.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Then, you'll see how REALLY labourous this project can become! - Cutting sheets for booklets so that the booklets look squared-up and trimmed is difficult without a &quot;paper shear&quot; which will be waaay over your budget.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Grrr: With any of these alternatives, you'll &lt;em&gt;still&lt;/em&gt; have to do the work ! ! !)&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;No? Then, give it to Kinko or OfficeMax.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You asked if this was done &lt;em&gt;on purpose&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;Yes&lt;/strong&gt;, out of millions of people a few want to make booklets. For that application, a long-throw stapler was made on purpose. A normal office stapler was designed (on purpose) to staple the corners of a few normal pages; but, it is versatile and also opens to accommodate the job you want to do.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We're all just lazy and want easier alternatives which is excusable. The service industry makes their living from folks like us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-08-30T18:31:21.597" LastActivityDate="2017-08-30T18:31:21.597" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17321" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17307" CreationDate="2017-08-28T15:40:38.063" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two workflows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the PDF downloads: Send instructions how to use a normal office stapler to saddle-stitch the PDF download copies. There won't be many of them to be very much effort. Then, whomever downloads a copy can staple their copy according to the instructions shown here if they want to go to the trouble.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the 50 or so copies you must prepare initially, use an outside service such as OfficeMax, Kinko's, etc. From my experience, the copy centre will not want to do the stitching without doing the printing too. It's not in their interest to do a portion of such a small (low paying) job for them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-08-28T15:40:38.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17322" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17307" CreationDate="2017-08-28T19:12:28.353" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Long ago, I bought a long-reach stapler to do similar projects as you. Here are links to some on Office Depot:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/764727/PaperPro-inREACH-Long-Reach-Stapler-BlackSilver/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Office Depot Long-Reach Stapler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and another one at Office Depot:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/823429/Swingline-Long-Reach-Stapler-Black/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Another Office Depot Long Reach Stapler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They both cost about $35 USD.&#xA;Good luck with your project.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21968" LastActivityDate="2017-08-28T19:12:28.353" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17323" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2017-08-28T19:18:53.300" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like French bread, but usually only eat it about once a week, so a loaf of French bread goes stale between meals. What I do, which works beautifully for me, is this: when I am ready to have some more French bread, I cut off the piece I intend to eat, lightly dampen a paper towel (or you could use a hand towel or facecloth or Handiwipe), not dripping wet at all, just lightly dampened (wring it out good), then I wrap the bread in it, put it in the microwave for 30 seconds, and unwrap it. The microwave forces the bread to absorb the small amount of moisture in the towel, which makes the bread bouncy and fresh again. I have done this with sliced bread, too, with success. The key is to only slightly moisten the towel or cloth. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21968" LastActivityDate="2017-08-28T19:18:53.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17325" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17327" CreationDate="2017-08-29T13:29:19.423" Score="6" ViewCount="4179" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm going to be moving across the US in a few days and am looking to transport my queen mattress (no boxspring) about 600 miles.  Nearly every single person I've spoken with has strongly advised against putting it on my roof and recommended simply renting a trailer instead (stories of mattresses transforming into sails, hurling through the air, plummeting gas mileage, incessant overhead noise, being ticketed by the police, and physical damage to the roof abound).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, assuming I would still like to attempt transporting the mattress on my roof, what would be the best (safest) way to proceed? Should I strap it directly to my roof?  Leave a gap between for airflow?  What is the most secure technique to fasten it down?  What speed could I expect to drive at?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll be driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a roof rails / crossbars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21982" OwnerDisplayName="Andrew" LastEditorUserId="21982" LastEditDate="2017-08-30T17:29:56.813" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:29:30.453" Title="Rising to the Challenge - Mattress on top of Roof" Tags="&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17326" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17325" CreationDate="2017-08-30T15:53:07.237" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Having done exactly this (moved a mattress on a car roof, though not for anything like the distance you intend), I can tell you you'd be ahead to discard the mattress and buy a new one when you arrive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have a better setup than I did, however, so there's a chance you can pull it off.  You'll want/need to wrap the mattress in plastic to keep off weather, dirt, and highway grime (a special class of dirt that includes oil, and is essentially permanent).  You'll need to ensure that it's tied down securely, especially at the front and sides, but at the back as well (to be sure the wind doesn't just slide it off the roof rack)  Since the mattress will be longer than your roof, you'll have to let it hang off the back (can't hang off the front, else it'll either block your windshield view, both illegal and unsafe, or have even more tendency to fly), which adds to the challenge of keeping it on the rack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the mattress up there, you won't be able to carry anything else on the roof; that puts a limit on how much you'll be able to pack: whatever will fit &lt;em&gt;inside&lt;/em&gt; the Jeep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the mattress is tied down well enough for this to work at all, it should be safe at highway speed (in fact, I'd call that the criterion for securing it -- if it'll blow off at 75 mph, it's not attached well enough).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-08-30T15:53:07.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17327" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17325" CreationDate="2017-08-30T16:25:53.513" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;The flexibility of the piece is the difficulty to overcome. The air blast will make keeping the shape of the mattress difficult so it will let airflow distort it. It will be tough to fasten it securely enough no matter how many straps you use. Wrap your mattress in plastic to protect it from dirt, debris, and insects.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Best way would be to box the mattress so that it will not distort before you place it on a roof rack for secure tie-down as with any stiff package. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, minimalist method will be to sandwich the mattress between two boards (2x4s) one-third of the way in from each side for the full length of the mattress to prevent it from flexing. Secure the boards front and back to each other. Cover the assembly with plastic sheet (It might rain.) Tape the loose ends of the plastic sheet. Fasten it securely to the roof rack transport.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1DoYd.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1DoYdm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Mattress-moving rooftop sandwich stiffener&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:29:30.453" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:29:30.453" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17328" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2017-08-30T18:33:05.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way is -  you can download a vibration only clock from playstore and before sleeping place your phone inside your pillow cover and i guarantee that you will wake up at right time without disturbing anyone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21983" LastActivityDate="2017-08-30T18:33:05.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17329" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17325" CreationDate="2017-08-30T19:26:40.330" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every mattress you've ever seen on the side of the road came from someone like you.   Hitting a mattress is like hitting a deer, it will likely total the car, and can ignite chain reactions &lt;strong&gt;that can kill&lt;/strong&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is serious business, and it needs to be immediately clear to every cop who stops you that you have done a really good job tying this down.  And in a 600 mile journey you &lt;em&gt;will&lt;/em&gt; be stopped several times, not least: you are now in the bailiwick of a second tier of cops: commercial enforcement.  They don't need reasonable suspicion, and as a matter of routine (for them) they will go over every mechanical feature of your vehicle with a fine tooth comb.  Because that's what they do all day every day: random-stop trucks and look for defects in securement or mechanical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a police encounter is something that could go badly for you, doing something this attention-getting is out of the question.  The &lt;em&gt;laissez-faire&lt;/em&gt; attitude toward immigration law held in some sanctuary cities is most definitely not shared with rural police. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Mattress shibari&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A mattress has no tiedown anchors.  Handles won't cut it, &lt;strong&gt;don't even think about using handles as tiedowns!&lt;/strong&gt; However the idea of carrying something you can't tie down is absurd. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To create tiedowns, wrap the mattress itself in rope, and this should be done in your bedroom so you have convenient handles to haul the mattress around.  A mattress is both compressible and flexible, and it will really, really want to escape.  The ropes will have many hundreds of pounds of force, from dynamic loading and your preloading the ropes in tension.  (floppy-doppy ropes do nothing). So when you try to strap down, it will trapezoid.  The only option, then, is to &lt;em&gt;design the trapzoiding right into&lt;/em&gt; it and cinch it down hard so the whole structure is already in tension.  It tends to not have a single square angle on it, and you're roping the mattress itself - that's why I call it &quot;shibari&quot;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to plastic-bag the mattress under the shibari, that will make it even more slippery, which - well, that's probably a good thing because it will test the mettle of your ropework.  If it's slipping all over the place while you're trying to haul it out to the car, you got an early warning so stop and fix it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your rope work needs to be tip-top. No granny knots, you need to use at least a proper bowline &lt;em&gt;at every single intersection&lt;/em&gt;, preferably with something else as a slip-stop.  Hope is not an operating doctrine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Attach it to the vehicle&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the shibari providing a wealth of tiedown points, strapping it to the car should be a straightforward affair.  Always bring the lines down at opposing angles, and in harmony with the shibari, so the ropes are in tension and everything else is in compression. Don't tie it square, or it will flop forward and back, and soon tear something apart.  And expect everything which &lt;em&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; move back and forth to do so.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put as much static tension on it as is reasonable.  The idea is that road loads are simply more of the tension you have already installed, not new tension in a new direction.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would also consider a loop around the mattress and through the passenger door openings (with the doors open, that is... unless there'll be no one riding in that row of seats, then through the window is fine), &quot;just in case&quot; the luggage rack lets go.  They're not really made for upforce.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like Stan's idea of the 2x4's, but I would still have the shibari so you can bind the mattress proper, and strap down the 2x4's separately and also.  If you wanted to stack other luggage above the mattress, I would put a sheet of plywood or OSB below the 2x4s, strapping all 3 things, the mattress proper, the ply/2x4, and the overtop items.  Do not ask the top items to hold down the mattress, it won't work, the forces are much too extreme.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;The road&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the road, the mattress will tend to want to &quot;nose up&quot;, the slipstream coming off your hood and windshield will try to lift the front and fling it off the car.  I've moved mattresses this way many times, but usually below 35 mph and never over 50 mph, and monitoring the rope tension, it was well over 100 pounds of force even at that speed, and it scared me. Aerodynamic forces increase as at least &lt;strong&gt;the square&lt;/strong&gt; of speed, so 75 mph is at least 225% of the forces I observed.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately the typical goofus in this situation just throws on a few ropes and goes &quot;la la la, drive like I normally do&quot;.  Don't do that. Be super mindful and &lt;strong&gt;don't get complacent&lt;/strong&gt;.   On the other hand... if you take this thing down the state roads, you will get stopped by every small town local cop. So at least don't speed! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also check your load after the first 5 and 30 miles, at every stop, and at the first sign of trouble.  A stitch in time... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21946" LastEditorUserId="21946" LastEditDate="2017-08-31T03:50:52.380" LastActivityDate="2017-08-31T03:50:52.380" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2017-08-30T20:44:16.583" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of keeping the mobile phone on the bed, you can try keeping it on the ground at your side of the bed, in reachable distance. Even if you take a little longer to wake up, the loud part of the alarm won't bother your gf that much.&#xA;Also, you can dismiss the alarm just by swiping the finger, instead of picking the phone and stopping the alarm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am also a very light sleeper with the same situation. It works for my wife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21948" LastActivityDate="2017-08-30T20:44:16.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17331" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15901" CreationDate="2017-08-31T00:20:03.553" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the heat you need to sweat. A lot. Or you overheat. That sweat needs to evaporate to cool you. Completely waterproofing a shirt blocks that water transport. Making you sweat even more because there is no cooling. Your plan will lead into a quite viciously backfiring circle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;White is actually one of the better choices to keep the optical effect minimal. Sweat will also not show as much with black or colourful patterns.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the shirt you have was soft and a bit 'moisture repellent' then it was treated with any oily fabric softener. Quite ordinary stuff. The effect being just that of wax cotton in principle but weaker. That softener was likely applied only for the softening effect. The diminished wicking capability being just a side effect. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you really want to go that route (back) just use copious amounts of fabric softener. That ruins bath towels quite quickly, making them much less absorbent. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should look for other garments. Breathable, stiff, thick, water transporting.&#xA;Linen, hemp or wool are known to be good at this. Cotton being most of the time of a too short staple to compete. Polyester like CoolMax performs good but starts to smell really quickly and is an even nastier fire/burn hazard than waxed cotton.&#xA;And worry less about sweating. It made us humans successful hunters. Just wash yourself in time occasionally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="21979" LastEditDate="2017-09-02T12:55:45.350" LastActivityDate="2017-09-02T12:55:45.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2079" CreationDate="2017-08-31T00:37:21.043" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a retired Optician with 39 years experience, I would recommend that you have an old pair of glasses as spare so that you can see what you are doing…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take the problem glasses back to the place where you bought them; and, have them check the &lt;strong&gt;edge bevel&lt;/strong&gt; to be sure that it is a &lt;strong&gt;30/70 bevel&lt;/strong&gt; (so that it is in the frame &lt;em&gt;cleanly&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The screw kits are a waste of money because the screw has a shoulder too long to fit the barrel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find the screw put a little &lt;em&gt;Finger Nail Polish&lt;/em&gt; on it to lock the screw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To pick up the screw, use a LITTLE peanut butter as a blade holder and put it in frame.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tighten screw but &lt;strong&gt;DO NOT&lt;/strong&gt; overtighten or you can strip their threads. Remember Do Not Over tighten any screws they are brass and you can ruin then easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21987" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-09-04T02:44:19.130" LastActivityDate="2017-09-04T02:44:19.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17334" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17309" CreationDate="2017-08-31T04:05:23.897" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using a wire coil handle (replacement).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The coil handle is hollow and both ends are open. You would slide the soldering pencil tip through one end of the handle until the point protrudes enough for you from the other end. Holding the coil as the handle, you can get your grip practically at the hot tip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PePWJ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PePWJm.png&quot; alt=&quot;wire coil handle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's the problem you'll have to play with to find an optimal solution. The metal coil will draw heat from the heating element and heat up eventually. Also, unless there is something like a shim to keep the heating element from touching the coil handle, it will take longer to reach proper temperature for good melt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XnbJ3.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XnbJ3.png&quot; alt=&quot;coil handle replacement package&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Same idea using different materials:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, a simple hardwood tube could also act as an insulator as it does on many skillets with wooden handles. The soldering iron will not get hot enough to burn the wood. Wood will not get as hot as the metal coil and will not steal heat from the heating element as the metal coil. Slip one over the end of the soldering iron that fits snugly enough to hold securely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KDm5P.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KDm5Pm.png&quot; alt=&quot;wooden sleeve handle for soldering pencil&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:33:46.137" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:33:46.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17336" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17309" CreationDate="2017-08-31T09:17:35.597" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want to do precision soldering, you could try one of the below options, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) buy a more expensive iron for the job that's required - not a life hack, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) instead of putting the objects being soldered into a clamp, have a clamp hold the iron at a set angle, then hold the objects you are soldering and manoeuvre them to the iron accurately. - kind of life hack by using the tools you may have available to you in an alternative way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SbVkO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SbVkO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: added image of second idea, a little crude, but you hold the items being soldered accurately in your hands whilst using a clamp to hold the soldering iron in a steady fixed position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastEditorUserId="20626" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T11:37:04.027" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T11:37:04.027" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15973" CreationDate="2017-08-31T11:43:10.067" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think the best way to not sleep is just to &lt;strong&gt;think&lt;/strong&gt;. We fall asleep because we relax and turn our brains off, so the best way to prevent it, is to constantly think and don't let your brain in relax mode.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are a few things about this you need to know:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't think about monotonous stuff&lt;/strong&gt;. If you constantly think about counting numbers, sheep and generaly the same stuff, it will tire your brain and it will get bored so it'll just want to shut off and sleep. Which brings us to the next point:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Think about interesting stuff&lt;/strong&gt;. Best way to keep your brain running is to think about something that really interests you so you can get really into it. Another thing about this is to:  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Think about unknown stuff&lt;/strong&gt;, stuff that you don't know and the stuff that generaly can't be answered but you are still interested in them and want to know the answer (for example: concept of universe, concept of God, concept and meaning of life, your own future, love, society etc.). Good thing about this is that those are generaly the topics that when you think about them, they just open more and more questions and you just start to think more and more about it, which brings us to the next point:  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Think about things that open more questions&lt;/strong&gt;. This is connected to the previous point. Don't think about things that you can get the answer to (like mathemathics/physics problem and similar). Those things can be good but if you think too much about them you'll just get tired (like said in first point).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The general idea is to &lt;em&gt;keep your brain working&lt;/em&gt; and you accomplish that by constantly changing topics, that's why point about unknown stuff is good because many of such topics overlap with each other and they keep you thinking about more and more things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pros&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You will be able to stay awake even if you are really tired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cons&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can't really &lt;em&gt;do&lt;/em&gt; other stuff, because you are preocupied by thinking.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This technique is good &lt;strong&gt;for staying awake for sake of staying awake&lt;/strong&gt;. If you don't want to sleep because you want to do other stuff, this one is not for you, but keep in mind that, &lt;em&gt;if the things you want to do&lt;/em&gt; fall in some of mentioned categories (so basically &lt;strong&gt;make you think alot about different stuff&lt;/strong&gt;) then that thing you do will also keep you awake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21392" LastActivityDate="2017-08-31T11:43:10.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17338" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3972" CreationDate="2017-08-31T21:01:42.880" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even if using a straw to drink from a water bottle, there is the risk of having back-wash from your straw (and, potentially from your mouth) go back down into the water bottle and begin the growth of smelly bacteria.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The next-best option is to pour the water into another glass for drinking, or to pour the water directly into your mouth -- without letting it touch any parts of your mouth; as was suggested earlier by another responder here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22001" LastActivityDate="2017-08-31T21:01:42.880" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17339" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-08-31T22:04:59.950" Score="2" ViewCount="447" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently bought some 52/56oz liquid soap refill bottles and want to use them directly instead of following the normal (messy and tedious) process of pouring them into 7.5oz dispensers. What's the most efficient/reasonable way to do this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found &lt;a href=&quot;http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002FJ9LBS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Never-Mt-Soap-Dispenser-Kit/dp/B002FJ9LBS&lt;/a&gt; and similar products which appear to work well, but, as the first review notes &quot;Great idea although, not $29 for $5.00 worth of plastic&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user83" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:26:32.357" Title="Use 52/56oz liquid soap refill bottles directly?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17340" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17339" CreationDate="2017-08-31T22:38:49.603" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't need to &lt;em&gt;pour&lt;/em&gt; the liquid soap into the smaller bottles, and it doesn't need to be messy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See if you can find a &quot;pump top&quot; from another bottle that is mostly / entirely clean. Remove it from the other bottle, clean off the stem of it (which is like a thick straw), and put the end in a glass or bowl of water to pump some water through it and clean it more thoroughly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Lz36N.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Lz36N.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, open your 52/56 oz. soap container and dunk the stem (temporarily) in the liquid soap. Put an open 7.5 oz. bottle under the pump, then pump it to dispense the soap cleanly into it. You may need to enlist a friend to help hold the pump top in place as you pump.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove the pump top after you're done, clean it off, and store it for your next refill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-08-31T22:38:49.603" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17341" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2017-09-01T11:45:24.253" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always buy a large packet of bread but I don't consume it daily. So, what I do is that I keep my bread in the fridge(not freezer) but I make sure that it is not tightly packed. The packet should be folded in a manner that some air can flow through it. Also, make sure that you take the bread you want to eat and keep the remaining immediately into the fridge. If the bread is kept in varying conditions(cold inside fridge, hot outside) repeatedly, it won't last longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22008" LastActivityDate="2017-09-01T11:45:24.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17339" CreationDate="2017-09-01T12:16:35.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the liquid soap brands I'm familiar with, refills have a narrower neck than the dispenser bottles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there's plenty of soap in the refill container, quickly insert the neck of the refill into the dispenser and gently squeeze the refill container until the dispenser is about half to two-thirds full (this leaves room inside the dispenser for the pump mechanism). Then tilt the assembly slightly and scrape the lip of the refill against the lip of the dispenser as you separate the containers for a quick and clean separation. If you start letting up on the squeeze just before separation, the gentle suction produced helps to hold in the contents of the refill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there's less than half a bottle of soap left in the refill, leave the dispenser on the table, insert the neck of the refill into the dispenser, and leave them there until all the soap has been transferred.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2017-09-01T12:16:35.483" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17344" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17357" CreationDate="2017-09-01T17:55:21.500" Score="4" ViewCount="539" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is somewhat similar to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/15533/how-to-prevent-bed-movements-noises-when-having-sex&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt;, but not exactly the same, because it's not about noise per se and I'm not the one causing it (yet). The floor of my apartment is very light (probably cheap) fake wood vinyl, and it's above a mostly-empty and not well insulated crawlspace, and is attached to one other apartment. And unfortunately, the way the building is set up places the two apartments' bedrooms right next to one another. So, whenever my neighbors perform some certain...oscillatory activities, I can feel the vibrations very distinctively from my bed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What should I do to cut down on this? Would lowering my bed to the floor help? It is currently supported by six approximately 6 inch metal legs and on a box spring, on a hardwood floor (which I know is the real problem, but unfortunately I can't change that). Would it help to place the bed legs on a rug or something? What about a heavier bed-frame? It's currently resting on the thin metal rails that came with the mattress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, should I assume that anything I do on my bed would be felt in the same way by the other tenants? If it's my bed that's causing the resonance effect, maybe I wouldn't need to worry about bothering them (unless they have the same kind I suppose). Or would whatever changes you recommend also cut down on this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22010" LastEditorUserId="22010" LastEditDate="2017-09-01T20:48:45.503" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:24:44.727" Title="Preventing Bed Resonance" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;sex&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5610" CreationDate="2017-09-02T11:16:03.503" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Freeze the bread, and use a toaster to defrost it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21424" LastActivityDate="2017-09-02T11:16:03.503" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17354" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17307" CreationDate="2017-09-02T13:24:43.660" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't mind a small crease per staple, make the main fold, fold one side in (partially) again. Then staple over the fold. Please excuse the low quality of the ascii 'diagrams':&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Main fold&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;----------|&#xA;----------|&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Unfold&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;----------|----------&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each side is your 4.25 inch page-width.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Second fold&lt;/strong&gt; (not all the way to the middle):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;             ----|&#xA;----------|------|&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This makes the right-hand side less than 4 inches, so staple from the right side, then unfold. If you're careful, you'll only get crimp marks where the stapler touches the second fold, rather than a full-length crease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2017-09-02T13:24:43.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17356" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="139" CreationDate="2017-09-02T18:34:31.753" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The 'non life hack' method:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Get split ring opening pliers (an image search will show many, but &lt;a href=&quot;https://img1.etsystatic.com/137/0/7037010/il_570xN.880269433_m51a.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; is one from a commercial site.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Till I bought that item, and still when it is home while I am elsewhere, I used to use the file on my small pocket knive. Or the file I keep in the bedroom.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Insert the tip, turn sideways and you have enough of an opening to get a small key in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-09-02T18:34:31.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17357" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17344" CreationDate="2017-09-03T01:23:33.633" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are directly above a crawlspace, you can add some support for the beam (bearer) supporting the floor joists under you. In the illustration, the centre beam would be the problem spot to check.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1f3qn.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1f3qnm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Floor cross-section showing supports, and floor joist&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best material to use is concrete cement blocks piled on top of each other to support the common wall separating your apartment from Casanova's. There might even be a support already there where the shims (grey part on top of supports) have become displaced. The support might have dropped, become dislodged, or be missing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A car jack can boost and hold the beam temporarily while you fit the last parts of the support column into place before you lower the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try increasing the height about an inch the first time you jack up the floor. You can use dry wood shims for thicknesses less than concrete blocks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Did it work? If it isn't perfect, Casanova will help test your work and you can modify the amount of support until it's solid and doesn't move during the most amourous activity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's not complex or hard. The heaviest thing will be a concrete block, one at a time. Take your time. Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:24:44.727" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:24:44.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17360" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2017-09-04T05:11:12.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find splitting pills to be tedious and unsatisfactory because most shatter into tiny pieces no matter what. That said, I have found single edge razor blades in a scraper type holder to be the most effective, and I use rubber coated tweezers to hold the pill still (push the pill up towards the joint until it is nice and tightly held in place). Tweezer also helps to keep the shattered parts from splattering everywhere. (All items purchased at Harbor Freight.)  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pill splitters are ineffective after 6-12 uses with the meds I must cut- they become dull and corroded and shatter the pills even more until they must be discarded. So single edged blades are much cheaper than buying a new cutter every week or so.  I also wipe the blades down before and after use with 91% alcohol; it seems to help them last longer.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But... It is all such a waste of time money and effort!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22030" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-02-10T12:54:48.883" LastActivityDate="2018-02-10T12:54:48.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14748" CreationDate="2017-09-04T09:39:12.587" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw this on a random facebook video (so don't know where to link to)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, if you place a coin on top of the bottle lid when using a normal bottle opener, this prevents the lid from being bent and damaged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastActivityDate="2017-09-04T09:39:12.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3972" CreationDate="2017-09-04T15:07:29.940" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can get several days with no stink if (after you wash it and start with a neutral smell) you take the cap off as often and for as long as possible between drinking, such as overnight and whenever the bottle will not be used. By all means, keep the cap on when traveling and exercising. But, if it's just sitting around, take the cap off to allow air flow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22034" LastActivityDate="2017-09-04T15:07:29.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15420" CreationDate="2017-09-04T16:54:02.267" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_fluorosis&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Fluorosis&lt;/a&gt; is extremely common but most often mostly harmless.&#xA;To 'clean' this is quite difficult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However: Acids are always bad for your teeth. No matter how long they come into contact with your enamel. Some of the damage may be undone by your saliva, but it is better to avoid acids as much as possible. this includes any juices and fruit. Before the acids strip away the fluorosis to satisfactory levels you will have ruined your teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cleaning with baking soda is a much better option, in agreement with @melic. On the condition that you do not use it immediately, in its crystal form. That would be another nasty abrasive damaging your teeth while cleaning them. The link to a commercial site isn't clear enough on this. If you wait with the brushing until after your saliva or water has &lt;em&gt;completely&lt;/em&gt; dissolved the crystals it is actually quite good a home remedy. Making the environment in your mouth both more basic (neutralising the acids) while simultaneously 'lifting' some of the plaque, making your brush and toothpaste more effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try this demonstration at home: brew two cups of strong black tea, let it sit for a few hours, maybe sip on it from time to time, and watch how it stains the porcelain. Now try to wash both cups. One with your regular soap, one after soaking the innards of the cup for half an hour with a mixture of a spoonful of baking soda and water, only then washing it. The soaked cup is much more easily cleaned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More severe cases of dental discolouration should be treated with a couple of visits to a dentist or other qualified personnel. Scaling, polishing and bleaching is better left to the professionals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastActivityDate="2017-09-04T16:54:02.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17367" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3972" CreationDate="2017-09-04T22:03:11.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a stainless steel bottle. 18-8 is the best for preventing microbes from growing. The other is to soak bottles in water/baking soda.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22038" LastActivityDate="2017-09-04T22:03:11.253" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17372" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17373" CreationDate="2017-09-06T05:34:59.580" Score="5" ViewCount="61691" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any better way to remove double sided foam tape from my wall, when i try to remove it form my wall it leave spots on the wall, is there any home remedy to remove these spots from my wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks in advance..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19960" LastActivityDate="2017-09-06T06:00:25.243" Title="How to remove double sided foam tape from wall" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17372" CreationDate="2017-09-06T05:58:42.177" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have made the experience that a combination of two actions leaves the best results:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I first use a hairdryer to bring up the temperature of the glue and then slowly remove the double sided tape from the wall&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I then use a mixture of water and (clear) vinegar (4:1) to wipe away remaining stains of glue&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: there are also products like &quot;Goo Gone&quot; and &quot;Goof Off FG650&quot; which according to my neighbour work miracles on any remaining glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20984" LastActivityDate="2017-09-06T05:58:42.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17372" CreationDate="2017-09-06T06:00:25.243" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two problems with removing foam tape:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pieces of the tape or the &quot;stickum&quot; are left on the surface, or sometimes some of the adhesive even migrates &lt;em&gt;into&lt;/em&gt; wallpaper or paint. &lt;strong&gt;Gentle&lt;/strong&gt; cleaning with a mild solvent, such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klean-Strip-1-pt-Paint-Thinner-PA12779/203713853&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;naphtha paint thinner&lt;/a&gt;, followed by air drying and a final &lt;strong&gt;gentle&lt;/strong&gt; cleanup with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.draftingsteals.com/catalog-pencil-sharpeners---erasing-supplies-draftman-s-cleaning-pads.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;eraser crumbs in a bag&lt;/a&gt; may work. Use caution -- paint thinner is &lt;strong&gt;quite flammable&lt;/strong&gt;, so keep it away from any source of ignition. Test the solvent in an inconspicuous spot &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; cleaning the residue, since naphtha (mineral spirits) may damage paint or wallpaper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The spots may be areas where the paint or wall covering has been pulled off. In that case, the only option is to repair the damage: paint over the spot, or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/walls-ceilings/how-to-patch-wallpaper/#slide-1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;patch the wallpaper with a piece with the same pattern&lt;/a&gt;. Because paint or patch is newer than that on the wall, there may be a slight mismatch that should disappear with time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-09-06T06:00:25.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17375" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-09-06T20:08:34.357" Score="4" ViewCount="442" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to clean indoor air the lifehacker way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is, excluding store-bought air purifiers of expensive brands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something like DIY: Building an energy efficient and low cost filter would count if construction plans/ideas and maintenance costs were to be considered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's mainly about particles and dust from burning candles, incense, tobacco, but also the usual dirt and inner city pollution from roads and vehicles, humans, pets, pollen. Some of that is not easily avoided. &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/11846/how-can-i-improve-air-quality-in-my-car&quot;&gt;Odours&lt;/a&gt; are much less of a concern. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vacuum cleaners with good filters should be considered a given. But they use huge a mounts of electricity if left turned on for long, just cleaning the air and not only carpets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Structural alterations like plastering the walls of an apartment are not feasible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plants are nice and effective according to NASA, but already present and not really cutting it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-09-10T17:10:49.340" LastActivityDate="2017-09-11T09:06:39.867" Title="How to clean air indoors" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17377" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17378" CreationDate="2017-09-07T18:40:41.510" Score="4" ViewCount="3928" Body="&lt;p&gt;When i clean the house i have a rag for dusting, one for the floor. Sometimes one for the bikes outside. One for wiping down the toilet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I &lt;strong&gt;try&lt;/strong&gt; to keep track, by remembering the color and where i last put it so that i don't end up wiping the kitchen table with the cloth i used for the toilet a day ago.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ones not used on the toilet or the floor go in the regular laundry, the others i wash in a bucket, with cleaning stuff and my gloves on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make the situation more complicated, we now have a cleaner. I fear she does not really have a system, when i come home i find a pile of wet rags somewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a system of just some tips and tricks to help us organize the storage and washing of cleaning rags effectively and efficiently? Requirements:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it should be easy to share (so both i and the cleaner adhere to the same system)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it should keep apart the very dirty (floor and toilet) from the just dirty rags&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(wet) rags should not be allowed go mouldy&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4460" LastActivityDate="2017-09-08T15:34:12.700" Title="How to organize cleaning rags" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17377" CreationDate="2017-09-08T01:38:03.510" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;We use entirely different sets of colours for different purposes. Right now, the newest cloths are solid earth tones. These are for dishes, wiping counters, wiping tables. In the same (kitchen) cupboard, but a separate stack, we keep the striped cloths that we use for the floor. Upstairs, in each bathroom, we keep a small supply of the pastel cloths (some with holes in them or frayed edges) that we use for the toilet.  And in the box with the pool supplies we keep the white ones we use to wipe the pool when brown sulphur stuff appears at the waterline.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We put all of these into the laundry, and when they come out we fold them and put them where they belong. You can't accidentally grab the wrong one, and if there's a damp cloth near the kitchen sink I know whether or not it was used on the floor, and don't accidentally reuse it for a counter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some time in the future all my cloths will be that much older. The bathroom ones will be so worn out that half of them have been thrown away. I will buy another dozen or so that, while they may not all be the same colour, are a collection or pattern that is not the same as any I own at the time, throw out the pastel ones, move the striped ones to bathroom duty, the earth tones to floor duty, and use the new ones for dishes and counters. We've been doing this for decades and it's simple, easy, and pretty foolproof - the worst that can happen is that someone will use a clean cloth from the kitchen cupboard for the wrong purpose. We don't leave floor cloths lying around when we have visitors, and visitors don't clean our floor or bathroom, so it works just fined&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastEditorUserId="5107" LastEditDate="2017-09-08T15:34:12.700" LastActivityDate="2017-09-08T15:34:12.700" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2017-09-08T03:24:51.563" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the same problem with my Sony MDR 7506 headphones and I solved it my just bending the headpiece (gently) so that the headphones are wider and the head set partly rests on the top of my head. Problem solved. I don't know if that will work for all headsets, you might break it but it worked for mine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22068" LastActivityDate="2017-09-08T03:24:51.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17377" CreationDate="2017-09-08T03:25:37.647" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a fan of labeling fabrics (other than clothes) with a black permanent marker. On each of your rags, you can add a big capital letter:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;D&quot; for dusting&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;F&quot; for floor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;T&quot; for toilet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;B&quot; for bikes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've found permanent marker fades after several washes, so I just write over the letters as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To keep them from going moldy, I just recommend drying them thoroughly after each washing. You may need to have backup rags for the ones that take longer to dry, so you always have one that's available while another is still damp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-09-08T03:25:37.647" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3856" CreationDate="2017-09-08T14:04:29.387" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sorting books in and cables inside any box will help you gain space also you can make small stickers like index of the box or any item you put in it.&#xA;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Some reasons to make cartoon boxes for your goods.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep your books or goods away from dust and dirt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can write notes and indexes about what inside&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can move any place easily instead of trying to move all books one by one&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;While you have a chance to cut or bend they can fit any place&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;They can be recycled ( Be green)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can paint it in any color :D&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For mode idea you can make a little walk at IKEA :D I had bought some boxes from them to clean my tidy desktop at home. Today I am not willing to pay while I can find for free cause people throw them away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3ACBp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3ACBp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;I Uses boxes cause they are everything&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/69/87/e56987cc603d60cc33f7eeb0d7ed0a45.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/69/87/e56987cc603d60cc33f7eeb0d7ed0a45.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Another example&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastActivityDate="2017-09-08T14:04:29.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17385" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17420" CreationDate="2017-09-08T16:46:24.540" Score="6" ViewCount="2845" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a project to boost a wireless signal but without touching the router and its antennae.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1st&lt;/strong&gt; of all the router is above the cabinet which we can't reach.&lt;br&gt;&#xA; &lt;strong&gt;2nd&lt;/strong&gt; we are not allowed to touch the router which means we can't add extender or any other wires.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And &lt;strong&gt;3rd&lt;/strong&gt; we were asked to boost the signal in order to reach the targets and be creative.  here's my illustration:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3hoVb.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3hoVbm.png&quot; alt=&quot;initial illustration&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Plan A would cost less but the risk failing it... I think would be high.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am planning on using aluminum card board, foils and tin cans as reflectors and to save money. so I plan to make a parabolic dish and some reflectors made up of aluminum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can my dish reach the targets or my reflector(s)?&#xA;I don't know how &lt;em&gt;analog/digital signal&lt;/em&gt; works but i think it would bounce in a strait line when ever it reflect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's my illustration: &lt;strong&gt;plan A&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fMiMQ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fMiMQm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Plan A illustration&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Plan B would cost a lot but lower the risk... and unfair&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and that is buying a repeater and install it at the center of the hallway. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Plan C is 50 50&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and that is make an antenna that runs in battery's. but I don't know how to make one like a biquad wifi antenna.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think using reflectors would be fun. any idea?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22073" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:32:40.683" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:32:40.683" Title="How to boost wifi signal range without touching the antenna or router using reflectors, etc?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;wifi&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17391" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2017-09-10T16:55:09.263" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to wires, including &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/repair&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;repair&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;repair&lt;/a&gt;, management, etc. May be around the &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/home&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;home&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;home&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/car&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;car&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;car&lt;/a&gt;, among other places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T17:31:36.303" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T17:31:36.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17392" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2017-09-10T16:55:09.263" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to wires, including repair, management etc." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T17:31:36.303" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T17:31:36.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17393" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17375" CreationDate="2017-09-10T22:59:30.600" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homedepot.com/p/Flanders-PrecisionAire-20-in-x-20-in-x-2-in-Heavy-Duty-Air-Filter-10255-022020/100163571&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;A 50 cm (20 in) cardboard-framed air filter, availblef for ~US$3, is the size of many box fans.&lt;/a&gt; Though electret filters are more efficient at trapping particles, I find they impede airflow too much and use coarser fiberglass filters. It helps particularly in pollen season.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To help keep it in place when the fan is off, I use a length of cord tied to a rubber band to make a loop. Suction holds the filter when the fan is running.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-09-10T22:59:30.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17394" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10531" CreationDate="2017-09-11T01:29:01.803" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're uncircumcised, make sure to pull your foreskin back. Doing so can improve your aim dramatically and should get you on target!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22096" LastActivityDate="2017-09-11T01:29:01.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17395" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17398" CreationDate="2017-09-11T07:01:18.023" Score="1" ViewCount="362" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the basis of f.lux and copycat programs is that blue light keeps you awake, then could I be more focused during the day if I have a blue rgb light strip (provided the room is fairly dark, like when it is overcast) ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22098" LastActivityDate="2017-09-13T08:27:43.980" Title="Can RGB lights (on blue) help with concentration and focus?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17396" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17375" CreationDate="2017-09-11T09:06:39.867" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The particles you're worried about are too small to be trapped by an improvised filter. A vacuum cleaner won't trap these either. You really need a purpose-made HEPA filter as used in air purifiers and the like.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can buy a HEPA filter (usually as a cartridge to be used in an air purifier) and attach it to the intake of a cheap fan. The attachment should be airtight. Duct tape is an option, or you can build a wooden box with a slot for the filter at one side and e.g. a bathroom extractor fan at the other side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the most cost-effective way to improve indoor air quality is to stop smoking. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-09-11T09:06:39.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17395" CreationDate="2017-09-11T15:53:34.200" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;f.lux works like this: at the end of the day (sundown), sunlight contains decreasing proportions of blue light. This lack triggers the production of sleep hormones like melatonin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the morning, sunlight triggers the 'wake up' routine of the body. This can be simulated with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fullspectrumsolutions.com/light_therapy_13_ct.htm?utm_source=adcenter&amp;amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;amp;utm_term=winter%20depression%20light&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Light_Therapy_and_SAD&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bright light&lt;/a&gt; (a.k.a. winter depression therapy). This light can be full-spectrum or blue, and it has to be bright: 10,000 lux full spectrum, i.e. way brighter than your normal sitting room lighting. It has to simulate sunlight on a clear day. You can get purpose-built lamps for light therapy, no ordinary lamp is bright enough. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note&lt;/strong&gt;: if you suspect you have a winter depression (Seasonal affective disorder), &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/in-depth/seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment/ART-20048298&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;see a doctor&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Adding extra blue light in the middle of the day doesn't accomplish anything. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are alarm clocks ('Wake-up light') that include a light to simulate sunrise. These are effective because they help you wake up gradually, instead of rudely interrupting your sleep. They are not meant to treat winter depression, and are not bright enough to be used for that purpose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2017-09-13T08:27:43.980" LastActivityDate="2017-09-13T08:27:43.980" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17400" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-09-11T16:36:53.293" Score="5" ViewCount="2291" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this old (and dear) simple digital wrist watch (a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.digital-watch.com/DWL/1work/casio-w-71/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Casio W71&lt;/a&gt;). It uses a Silicone &lt;a href=&quot;https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1U9ivRXXXXXaQaXXXq6xXFXXXC/16mm-font-b-18mm-b-font-20mm-font-b-Silicone-b-font-font-b-Watch-b.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;strap&lt;/a&gt; by default - and (one side of) this strap tends to tear at the point where you fasten it, after a few years of use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was wondering if it's feasible, for someone who's not much of a craftsman, to either:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Prevent the (side-of-a-)strap from tearing, or&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fashion a strap or one side of a strap for the watch which would last longer, or would be easy to fix (e.g. by sewing).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastEditorUserId="5055" LastEditDate="2017-09-12T08:52:05.903" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T19:11:23.180" Title="Avoiding silicone watch strap breakage" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17401" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17400" CreationDate="2017-09-12T17:24:53.563" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using Velcro once it breaks cut the excess off and replace it with Velcro straps instead and sew them on to be able to be used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22118" LastActivityDate="2017-09-12T17:24:53.563" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17402" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17428" CreationDate="2017-09-12T17:56:00.623" Score="6" ViewCount="2226" Body="&lt;p&gt;We cook 4-5 times a day using our induction stove, resulting in a lot of scratches and spots on the surface. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any super smart way to remove the scratches?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21948" LastEditorUserId="25" LastEditDate="2017-09-15T20:09:05.747" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:16:33.253" Title="How to Resurface/Refinish the induction cooktop" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17404" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17273" CreationDate="2017-09-12T20:58:48.627" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best you can do is apply a stain remover, let it set 5 minutes or so, and scrub it with a plastic brush, or rag, before running through the laundry. Repeat this process several times if necessary. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leather dye is a real bear to remove! Sometimes you can never get it all out, without damaging your clothing! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25" LastActivityDate="2017-09-12T20:58:48.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17405" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15539" CreationDate="2017-09-12T22:22:16.073" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why not use a &quot;Feather duster&quot; on it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Yi9F3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Yi9F3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This kind of duster:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;has very little mass, so it shouldn't bend you 'feather lampshade&quot; out of shape&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it's flexible and hairy so it gets into cracks and oddly-shaped spaces&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can get it with a relatively long stick (see example) so standing on a chair you can reach pretty high. Although it's not impossible you might need a ladder to get to the absolute top - depending on room height.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not that much of a &quot;hack&quot;, but it should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T09:09:37.733" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T09:09:37.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6726" CreationDate="2017-09-13T09:12:49.767" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hydrogen peroxide (cheap) squirted in your ear with something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9ADxV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9ADxV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then swish the foam out with warm water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user22124" LastActivityDate="2017-09-13T09:12:49.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17411" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17385" CreationDate="2017-09-13T19:21:29.523" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a TP-Link AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender,   for my Airbnb unit - it plugs into the electric outlet in the extended area, and picks up and reinforces the signal which is from the front of the house behind several walls. Seems to work well and no wires are required. The only small drawback is that it takes up a fair amount of space on the outlet.  I think I held it close to the router to set it up, then moved it to its location and it has worked great! Here is the model I bought - it is now $30 at amazon.com&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NR2VMNC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;psc=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NR2VMNC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;psc=1&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22130" LastActivityDate="2017-09-13T19:21:29.523" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17413" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17344" CreationDate="2017-09-13T19:33:30.090" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest and cheapest would be to put some carpet squares under the bed posts (on the floor) - you could even double or triple them up - cut them into squares then glue them together to make them thicker.  I'd try that first before I even spoke to them about the noise!  (would you want to know that your neighbor could hear everything you were doing? hmmmm.) you can also probably buy some floor protector coasters made of a rubber-like material, which would work. Bed Bath and Beyond would have this kind of thing.&#xA;Also check whether the vibrations might not be coming through the headboard instead of the floor - if so, move slightly away from the wall!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22130" LastActivityDate="2017-09-13T19:33:30.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-09-13T20:00:28.663" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You didn't mention whether it was a humid heat or a dry heat - key distinction! I'm assuming it is humid where you live, so here goes... I lived for a year in Douala, Cameroon - consistently &quot;hot and oppressive year round&quot; with high humidity (to the extent your shoes will literally mold overnight if not kept in a lighted cabinet).  I managed for a year without AC by bouncing an oscillating table fan off the ceiling onto my bed, and onto a mosquito coil which also kept the mossies away.  I was reasonably comfortable with that arrangement. Make sure your mattress isn't contributing to the problem by holding in your body heat - e.g. foam mattresses often make it worse. Also use cotton sheets, not polyester.... A cool shower before bed cools me down and helps me fall asleep - it seems to &quot;reset&quot; my body temperature before trying to sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22130" LastActivityDate="2017-09-13T20:00:28.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16032" CreationDate="2017-09-13T20:02:46.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw a video once of opening a can by rubbing the top on an abrasive surface - cement floor, for example - you wear down the edges where the top is sealed to the bottom and eventually you can peel off the top. I'd say this is a hard way to go, you have to be pretty hungry to use this method - it was a survival method, not for routine use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22130" LastActivityDate="2017-09-13T20:02:46.173" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17418" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7178" CreationDate="2017-09-14T17:57:05.993" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Suck on the crisp then push it against the roof of your mouth bite and it'll sound quieter &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22140" LastActivityDate="2017-09-14T17:57:05.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17419" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17402" CreationDate="2017-09-14T18:01:54.707" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Easiest thing is to put down a &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01NCQP421&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;thin silicone rubber pad&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0000CFV7O&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;pot holder&lt;/a&gt; to prevent scratches. The EMF should go through a thin pad without loss and without heating it. The pad &lt;em&gt;will&lt;/em&gt; get as hot as the bottom of the pan, though, so don't let the pan overheat by boiling dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-09-14T18:01:54.707" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17420" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17385" CreationDate="2017-09-15T12:10:04.490" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A reflector would be difficult to get right. A parabola at the location you've drawn does not help: it'll just increase the interference. A parabola only works if the transmitter is in the focal point of the parabola. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Making an antenna that runs on batteries isn't going to work either. You'd need to build a repeater. This is a radio transmitter, and you need a decent background in electronics to build one that works instead of making the situation worse. It'd be easier and cheaper just to buy a repeater instead. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A cantenna is a possible solution, because you can set this up at the receiver side. You'd have to buy an external Wifi receiver, and connect this to the cantenna and your computer. Or instead buy an external wifi receiver with a good antenna. But this has to be done for every computer in the '2nd target' area. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A repeater (also known as a range extender) is the easiest to set up. You can buy range extenders &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-range-extenders/EX6100.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;that do not need to be connected to the router&lt;/a&gt; (random repeater linked for reference): they receive the signal from the router, and transmit it again on another channel. Place the repeater near 'target 1'.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Repeaters are common items, and can be bought for about &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B006ZIGP50&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;US$7&lt;/a&gt;-50.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can build your own repeater using 2 wifi access points, or with a computer with 2 wifi cards (1 internal, 1 USB, for example). If you use a Windows computer, I think you can use the built-in 'connection sharing' to extend the network through the second wifi card.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2017-09-16T14:42:32.690" LastActivityDate="2017-09-16T14:42:32.690" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17421" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17402" CreationDate="2017-09-15T14:43:51.230" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe your induction stove is covered with some kind of glass. You could try to use one of glass polishing techniques, e.g using &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ebay.com/bhp/cerium-oxide-glass-polish&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;cerium oxide powder&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course this glass may be harder than standard glass, but still it might be worth trying. And here is a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JErQ72NH4jA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;movie&lt;/a&gt; that shows how to remove scratches from glass using this powder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastActivityDate="2017-09-15T14:43:51.230" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17423" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17427" CreationDate="2017-09-15T18:29:29.240" Score="4" ViewCount="451" Body="&lt;p&gt;My situation: I have accumulated high-quality purpose-made knives which are difficult to store due to several factors:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I have more than a few (23), and some (7) that I use quite often.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I want them to be handy and accessible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Their size varies from small (16 cm) to large (40 cm).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I have no duplicates. (Well, there's an elderly one that I never use but keep for sentiment.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Each one is for a different purpose, (i.e.: paring, bread, frozen foods, cook's knife, carving set, cake, etc.) so their proportions vary.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There are various wall racks and countertop containers available; but, I don't want them &quot;out&quot; and prefer to keep them in a drawer, somehow. (Edit: Drawer size is 30cm x 50cm x 10cm)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;They are &lt;em&gt;sharp&lt;/em&gt; and must be prevented from hitting each other or things that can dull or nick the blade edge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I must store them safely.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Storage space is not unlimited.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ideal solution would satisfy all my conditions. A great one will meet most of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-10-02T16:10:28.433" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T07:17:30.500" Title="What's a great way to store knives for me?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;knives&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17424" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17423" CreationDate="2017-09-15T20:07:05.233" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A knife block? - is there any reason why you don't want this option?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SSJCD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SSJCDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;knife block drawer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22149" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T07:14:19.113" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T07:14:19.113" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17425" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7178" CreationDate="2017-09-15T20:10:06.993" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Care less about others and enjoy your life, including all the crunchy foods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22149" LastActivityDate="2017-09-15T20:10:06.993" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17426" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14793" CreationDate="2017-09-15T20:24:58.360" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;some advice that works for me and some friends:&#xA;once you bring the pre-washed salad mix home, or if you wash your own, let it dry completely before storing it (sometimes the pre-washed plastic containers hold a good amount of moisture).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;my trick is, once it is dry, layer a sheet or two of paper towel in the container. this holds some excess moisture instead of making some leaves soggy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;give it a try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22149" LastActivityDate="2017-09-15T20:24:58.360" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17423" CreationDate="2017-09-15T20:43:48.607" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My first thought comprises 3 elements:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a dedicated kitchen drawer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a non-skid mat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;1 or 2 nylon hair combs&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first step is simple:  Cut the non-skid mat to fit the drawer.  Lay it in there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The next step, involving the hair combs, is where it gets weird: Position the combs in the drawer, with the tines pointing at the ceiling, 6-8 inches from the front of the drawer, parallel with the front of the drawer. Then, place a knife in the drawer, pointing at the back of it, with its blade through the comb. The comb will keep it from falling over, left or right.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lc2cA.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lc2cA.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can place other knives in parallel with the first knife, with all their handles aligned at the front of the drawer, and none of their blades touching each other.  When you need to take a knife out, the weight of the other knives should keep the comb from lifting up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to keep the blades from touching the non-skid pad you've spread out in the drawer, you could use 2 combs: one closer to the handles, and one a few inches farther down the blades.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may want to keep the comb(s) upright more securely, so you aren't just relying on the friction of the tines against the blades. Supports shouldn't be too hard to dream up:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a couple of L-braces&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;another comb perpendicular to the first comb, and you slide the first comb in between the teeth of the second comb&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;just hot-glue it to the side of the drawer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This solution doesn't address the other gadgets you mention in point 5 of your question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-09-16T03:13:13.650" LastActivityDate="2017-09-16T03:13:13.650" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17428" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17402" CreationDate="2017-09-15T21:29:36.277" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may be helpful: I use a combination of apple cider vinegar and baking soda, I'm afraid the ratio is &quot;until it forms a thin paste&quot;, rather than anything more specific/scientific. Apply with paper kitchen towel, leave for 5 minutes, then scrub with a nylon scrubbing pad. Then wipe off with damp paper towels until all is gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12933" LastActivityDate="2017-09-15T21:29:36.277" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17429" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17423" CreationDate="2017-09-16T06:41:06.893" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you thought about gluing a magnetic strip to the inside of your draw?&#xA;It would keep the knives relatively still and therefore prevent them losing their sharp edges and won't take over the draw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;ANOTHER OPTION&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Again this option uses a magnet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could have a strong magnet glued to a wall or something which your blades could stick too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4267" LastActivityDate="2017-09-16T06:41:06.893" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17423" CreationDate="2017-09-16T12:53:01.587" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a pack of toothpicks. Place them in a container something &lt;a href=&quot;https://imgur.com/mxiMT&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;like this&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or if you are willing to work harder, try making this DIY wooden arrangement. Pretty safe and nice to look at!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tt2iG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tt2iGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T07:17:30.500" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T07:17:30.500" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10250" CreationDate="2017-09-17T15:07:00.480" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use Tissue Papers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ylmRs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ylmRs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place a tissue paper on the oil spilled on the floor. Tissue papers will soak all the oil particles from the floor. Do this several times on the portion where the oil is spilled. After soaking the oil on tissue paper you can clean the floor with wet cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20195" LastEditorUserId="20195" LastEditDate="2017-09-23T08:33:35.590" LastActivityDate="2017-09-23T08:33:35.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17434" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-09-17T20:25:32.290" Score="1" ViewCount="1912" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem with WiFi reception isn't so much signal strength, rather that all the channels are in use by people in the neighborhood. The WiFi analyzer picks up a vast number of signals from houses up to 250 meters away, so the best way to improve the signal is to block all these other WiFi signals. That's why I'm considering using aluminium foil wallpaper, my own WiFi signal comes from below, so this will move through the ceiling and the floor of the room I'm in. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I'm concerned about is that aluminium foil will block water vapor, so humidity may build up on the wall causing fungus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12845" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:13:54.630" Title="Will aluminium foil wallpaper to reduce WiFi interference damage walls due to humidity?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17434" CreationDate="2017-09-18T09:01:41.977" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not sure if aluminium foil will block humidity or not. But what I know is that you don't have to use solid foil to obtain Faraday Cage effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Actually, there are some materials in the form of the net that would work as good as aluminium foil. And probably those materials would't block water. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.emfanalysis.com/fabrics/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; are some short list of this kind of materials but probably you could find a lot of cheaper examples. I think even steel or copper net with small holes would be enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-09-26T06:38:01.320" LastActivityDate="2017-09-26T06:38:01.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17437" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17434" CreationDate="2017-09-18T11:21:33.843" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lot of the insulation products we use over here in Belgium have a kind of aluminium foil that should always be installed to the inside of the building.&#xA;This is a vapour block that is meant to keep the (air) moisture inside the building and thus to avoid getting water in the insulation (and the walls).&#xA;So putting aluminium foil on the inside of your walls should not cause you any trouble with moisture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20526" LastActivityDate="2017-09-18T11:21:33.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17439" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17444" CreationDate="2017-09-19T03:28:45.167" Score="2" ViewCount="230" Body="&lt;p&gt;When using trousers in bathroom, the leg part of my trousers are always wet after touching the floor. How to use trousers in bathroom without wetting the trousers?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20697" LastActivityDate="2017-09-19T07:59:24.907" Title="Avoiding trousers to get wet" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17441" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17434" CreationDate="2017-09-19T05:17:47.453" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to avoid interference with Wifi. Change the channel to unoccupied one. Change orientation (polarization) of antenna. If all the other router antennas are vertical go horizontal.  This will reduce by itself your interference to them as well as their interference to you. Google antenna cross polarization for more info . Going horizontal can also make your signal directional. One channel in the 2.4 GHz will have major interference at meal times because it used the same frequency as a microwave oven (2.450 Ghz). Google WIFi channel frequencies for more info.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2017-09-19T05:17:47.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17434" CreationDate="2017-09-19T07:22:48.150" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another good option is to change channel;if you could find which is less used your signal strength will be improved. But in any case technically other wifi signals is not block or effect your signal strength as much as you can feel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using proper antenna for your needs is important.Many people thinking that more dbi increase the strength yes but also no.The main subject here to be inside coverage area. Please check this picture to understand the coverage with which dbi.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XmF47.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XmF47m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Coverage Area by DBI&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also avoid Most three mistakes many people do :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1-Signal blockage :&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;Be sure nothing blocks signal no obstacles between.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2-Incorrect antenna type or placement :&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;The receiver antennas should be angled apart in a wide “V” configuration, which provides better pickup when the transmitter is moving around and being held at different angles.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3-Poorly coordinated frequency set :&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;A properly coordinated set of wireless frequencies must satisfy two criteria:a)Frequencies must avoid local active TV channels&#xA;b)Frequencies must be mutually compatible&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason why should be carefull about the setup of your antenna is here shown in these schema and pictures :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DdT3T.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DdT3Tm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Modem antenna setup mistake&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZktOG.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZktOGm.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Here is the antenna coverage&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:13:54.630" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:13:54.630" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17402" CreationDate="2017-09-19T07:30:42.493" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you can not remove scratches but cleaning oven with an onion or lemon will help you to keep you oven clean while making no scratches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it is healthy no chemicals &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;easy to find and cheapest way &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;with lemon there is chance to have a beautiful smell&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2lCRg.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2lCRgm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Lemon cleaning&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:16:33.253" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:16:33.253" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17444" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17439" CreationDate="2017-09-19T07:59:24.907" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best idea will be to remove your trousers, hang it on hooks of the bathroom and put it after use. But if that takes away some of your time, you can go for following idea:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold the tip of your trouser as shown in the below picture before you enter bathroom and use. While going out of the bathroom, unfold them to normal and then you can find your trouser tips unwet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GFrxs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GFrxs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-09-19T07:59:24.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17445" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17423" CreationDate="2017-09-19T08:19:48.533" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My suggestion to preserve the blade edge would be as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Just like the one shown below, try to make some CD cover for your knife set. It may take some time for you to rearrange them after your use but it will save your knife blades sharpness from clinging to each other as well your hand when you reach out to it in the drawer.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nxwPn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nxwPnm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Just like the one shown below, keep a beautiful pot of sand as an art in your kitchen work area. As you get time, you can beautifully arrange you knives by inserting them into the sand in it(It can be on the basis of their size). In times of urgency, you can easily take it out and easily put them inside without clinging to each other. Moreover, refined sand(very fine) is good for the knife as it can only increase your blades sharpness. Also, please take care that soil does not get wet at any cost as it can decay your blades too. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E6hLi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E6hLim.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T07:16:27.847" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T07:16:27.847" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17446" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17400" CreationDate="2017-09-19T09:08:35.490" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If Silicone strap is broken, you can do one magic with the rubber band.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wind the rubber band around strap so as to join two broken pieces(it would be a better option if you do this trick as and when it is broken and starts to be apart into two).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Burn the joint using a candle or cigarette lighter until the rubber band fuses with strap. Take care when you do this, as rubber can provide some black smoke.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After fusing with strap, keep the strap on ice so as to reduce its temperature.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a blade to chisel out extra protruded parts during fusion so that it won't cause irritation while you wear it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Note: Please select a rubber band that matches the color of your strap. If your strap has light color, the result of using this trick may leave some dark marks around the surface, which I suggest you can take as an art.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-09-19T09:08:35.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17447" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3972" CreationDate="2017-09-19T09:40:26.777" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To clean your bottle cap and rim take a small and wet piece of cotton and with help of a fork or backside of a spoon brush the cotton against the rim or the cap where dirt is accumulated. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat this with fresh cotton to completely remove dirt and wash it with cleaning solution and make sure it is dried up completely dried up either in direct sun or with a help of a dryer.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And before re-use make sure to wash it with hot water to remove odour completely.Hope this helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21911" LastActivityDate="2017-09-19T09:40:26.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17448" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17450" CreationDate="2017-09-19T12:44:00.913" Score="2" ViewCount="34268" Body="&lt;p&gt;For cooking on Induction cooktop, I recently purchased an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prestigesmartkitchen.com/omega-die-cast-plus-fry-pan-280-mm-with-heat-indicator&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;induction based fry pan&lt;/a&gt;, however the cooktop could not detect it, just beeping when the this new fry pan is placed on it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is troubling since if my cooktop cannot find the newly bought fry pan, I suspect other claimed induction cookware items from the linked store may not work either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So,no case in purchasing any more new pans.  I mean, purchasing another fry pan is not a solution for me, infact I already ordered another pan, which I have already received.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, the induction cooktop detected and heated  efficiently another steel based container that I have, so the cooktop is working fine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If anyone could suggest trick to make it work on induction based fry pan, I would be grateful&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-07-07T00:50:27.377" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T08:45:27.967" Title="Induction based fry pan not working on induction cooktop" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17449" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17339" CreationDate="2017-09-19T14:26:08.870" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest the following steps&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make a hole on the cap of refill bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert one end of this &lt;a href=&quot;https://4.imimg.com/data4/YN/QO/MY-9301476/white-transparent-pipe-500x500.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;type pipe&lt;/a&gt; into it so that it immerses to the bottom&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the cap of liquid soap bottle and put the other end of tube into this.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You will get a connected figure like &lt;a href=&quot;https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4oxjFAegd5m9BnUEiqHQLQaWdQwzPQCNVuVQhBITAknFAxsaO&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now press the refill keeping it at a higher position.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You will find the liquid moving down to other bottle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also go the below type of tube as well, rest procedures are same.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CfTvD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CfTvDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:26:32.357" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:26:32.357" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17448" CreationDate="2017-09-19T14:46:01.190" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;The actual induction heating process will work with any conductive material -- steel, aluminum, copper, even gold (even salted water in a glass pot).  Your issue appears to be because the cooktop is failing to detect the pot.  This is a safety issue, to prevent things like heating a wedding ring if one lays a hand on an active zone (which could result in loss of the finger).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pot you bought is probably supposed to have a steel insert in the bottom to accommodate the cooktop's detection system (otherwise, any aluminum pan will work with induction cooking).  You can check with a magnet to determine if you have a defective piece, and if so, you ought to be able to return it to the point of purchase for replacement.  Take your magnet with you, because it's likely that if one got through without the steel insert, many others did as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same issue may occur with stainless cookware, because most stainless alloys are non-magnetic or only very weakly magnetic.  The piece you currently have linked in the question, however, is surely not stainless -- stainless can't be die-cast; that's a process that only works with lower temperature casting metals like zinc, aluminum, and their alloys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2017-09-19T16:51:57.957" LastActivityDate="2017-09-19T16:51:57.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17451" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17339" CreationDate="2017-09-19T17:08:06.997" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a funnel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I personally have never had this problem on my SoftSoap refills. The big bottles have a small squirt port in the cap, so I remove the pump in the small bottles, place the squirt hole directly onto the opening of the pump bottle, and refill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit:&#xA;Upon re-reading your question, I realize you are asking for a way to use the actual large bottle instead of the little bottle. I think this would be the last option. Refilling should be easy; I just refilled mine this past weekend and it took all of two minutes. I have had great success with SoftSoap bottles and the Kroger competitor; I can't speak for other off brands&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastEditorUserId="6616" LastEditDate="2017-09-20T11:43:39.293" LastActivityDate="2017-09-20T11:43:39.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17452" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9484" CreationDate="2017-09-19T17:22:01.037" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Melted a screw banged it in tongue belt with a hammer holding the screw with garden shears that don't work and done deal......my husband thinks I got the neighbour who is a pro DIY to do it !!!!!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22173" LastActivityDate="2017-09-19T17:22:01.037" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17456" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-09-20T14:58:38.047" Score="5" ViewCount="5996" Body="&lt;p&gt;I grind my teeth at night pretty bad so I have a night guard. I use the fizzing denture cleaning tablets and brush the night guard with my toothbrush -- It doesn't taste bad when I put it in, but in the morning my breath is &lt;em&gt;wretched&lt;/em&gt;, significantly worse than sleeping without the night guard. I would prefer to go without the horrible halitosis, but unfortunately chipping teeth in my sleep isn't any less desirable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I reduce the rank morning breath I experience after wearing a night guard?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: This isn't something my wife has, kindly let me know about or anything, &lt;em&gt;it's just that bad that I can notice on my own&lt;/em&gt;. When you can smell your own morning breath, it's pretty bad. :(&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-09-21T06:20:42.560" LastActivityDate="2017-09-24T15:42:57.110" Title="How to reduce morning breath with night guard use" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17457" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-09-20T20:02:25.397" Score="6" ViewCount="2405" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you're with someone outside and it suddenly starts raining and only one of you has an umbrella, you'll most likely squeeze under that umbrella with that person.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In my experience one of the people always get's more dry/wet than the other one.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you are the one holding it: &lt;strong&gt;how to correctly hold an umbrella so that both people be equaly dry?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21392" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:07:29.350" Title="How to hold an umbrella to cover two people?" Tags="&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17458" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17456" CreationDate="2017-09-21T06:32:57.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hope, cause of your situation is bad smelt teeth.&#xA;Since, teeth with bad smell can be because of many reasons, you should make a reasearch on the following to find out where you are going wrong. Find it out, rectify it and it will be the best solution for your bad smelt teeth. I expect no change even if you use a night guard or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sleep on your side, rather than your back, to avoid snoring.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Practicing Good Dental Hygiene&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Adjusting Your Sleeping Habits&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Adjusting Your Diet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Seeking Medical Care&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-09-21T06:32:57.700" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17459" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17457" CreationDate="2017-09-21T07:55:31.960" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's a good question. While using an umbrella, the portion that you can save out of the rain is as highlighted below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bGecF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bGecF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In order to get both of them equally dry, you should keep going side to side as shown below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VnwTP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VnwTPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you must have a big umbrella like one of &lt;a href=&quot;https://villagevoice.freetls.fastly.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/big_umbrella_thumb_480x379.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/i9Cwu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/i9Cwum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:07:29.350" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:07:29.350" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17460" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17457" CreationDate="2017-09-21T08:05:40.970" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Generally, you want the umbrella &lt;strong&gt;to point in the direction where the rain is coming from&lt;/strong&gt;, so you make use of most of the surface your umbrella can cover. Then the two people should &lt;strong&gt;stick as close together as decently possible&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Without wind&lt;/strong&gt; it's easy, carry the umbrella between you and the other person, &lt;strong&gt;pointing up&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If there is any wind, it will move the rain sideways&lt;/strong&gt;. It depends on the size of the raindrops and the strength of the wind by how much. The smaller the drops, the closer they will follow the air flow. You will have to pay attention, where the raindrops are actually coming from, as &lt;strong&gt;the area protected by the umbrella is not right under it, but is an extension of the direction of the rain&lt;/strong&gt;. During strong winds, this can be horizontal, so don't worry if you hold the umbrella sideways of where you are. The &lt;strong&gt;advantage of transparent umbrellas&lt;/strong&gt; will become quickly apparent when the wind is coming from the front. Make sure it's protected zone covers the two of you. It is usually a good idea if the person walking on the windward side will hold the umbrella. Also, keep in mind that &lt;strong&gt;the wind will cause eddies on the side to carry rain inside the supposedly protected area under the umbrella&lt;/strong&gt;, so with wind &lt;strong&gt;you should hold the umbrella as close to yourselves as possible&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In build up areas&lt;/strong&gt; on windy days, you will likely notice the &lt;strong&gt;wind eddying&lt;/strong&gt; around structures. This will appear &lt;em&gt;as if the direction of the wind is changing all the time&lt;/em&gt;. I think this is where umbrellas quickly become useless anyway. You can try and adjust where you point the umbrella. Usually, the wind will catch sooner or later under it and turn it inside out anyway. This is the time where you should think about finding other kinds of shelter. Having said that, &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/22213/benpen&quot;&gt;@BenPen&lt;/a&gt; comments about a special &lt;a href=&quot;http://gustbuster.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;'Gust Buster'&lt;/a&gt; umbrella that lets the wind escape from the top, so it doesn't turn inside out as easily as others do.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Size matters&lt;/strong&gt;, especially when sharing an umbrella. If it isn't large enough to cover the two of you, &lt;em&gt;all that water which is kept away from the centre &lt;strong&gt;will drip down at the sides&lt;/strong&gt;. If this drip happens to fall on you, it can be more penetrating than being exposed to the rain directly&lt;/em&gt;. You can not make the umbrella larger than it is, but &lt;strong&gt;you can spin it&lt;/strong&gt;, so this drip off &lt;strong&gt;will fly away from you&lt;/strong&gt;, rather than hit you. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So in short, unless there is no wind &lt;strong&gt;there is no one correct way&lt;/strong&gt; to hold the umbrella to cover the two of you. It is rather a matter of paying attention to where the rain is coming from and to &lt;strong&gt;adjust the position of the umbrella continuously to provide cover equally&lt;/strong&gt;. Also, you may want to consider getting yourself one of those extra large umbrellas, when you expect to share one frequently. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastEditorUserId="20196" LastEditDate="2017-09-25T20:58:47.890" LastActivityDate="2017-09-25T20:58:47.890" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17461" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-09-21T12:32:13.373" Score="0" ViewCount="183" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to know if there is any way that I can pull out the old bearing from this bone saw machine. If anyone knows of any tools to be used please do send me a link of it or a photo.&lt;br&gt;&#xA; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KOkC4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KOkC4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Exploded diagram&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21804" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:06:18.833" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:06:18.833" Title="how to pull out shaft from pulley of wheel" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;energy&gt;&lt;automation&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17461" CreationDate="2017-09-21T12:55:56.683" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not exactly a hack, but if you can support the bearing, ideally on the inner race, and press on the shaft (an arbor press is probably enough leverage), the bearing will come off.  These bearings are usually a press fit -- meaning the inside of the bearing is a tiny bit &lt;em&gt;smaller&lt;/em&gt; than the shaft, so the bearing stretches a little going on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I fix power tools for a living, and I often use a hammer and punch for this, along with what we call a &quot;bearing splitter&quot; (a screw clamp with a beveled inner edge, also called a bearing clamp), but if you don't have experience (or have too heavy a hand with the hammer) you can wind up expanding the shaft enough from the impacts to make it nearly impossible to get the new bearing on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reversing the process, obviously, will put the new bearing onto the shaft -- it won't slip on, because it's smaller, but it will go on with some pressure, as long as it's straight.  A film of light oil on the shaft will help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're still at the point of pulling the bearing/shaft assembly out of the pulley, you'll need a way to apply even tension on the bearing shaft, so the bearing will pull out straight (if it cocks, it'll lock in place and the job will get harder).  As noted below, if the bearing bore is open, the job is trivial (though I'd recommend an arbor press unless you have experience, because you could destroy the retaining ring and wind up with the shaft out and bearings still in -- there's a way to fix that, too, but it's time consuming and annoying).  I'd start with getting a prybar (not a cold chisel) under both sides of the arm that holds the bearing, with the pin still in the hole, and pull against the body of the pulley.  If you can pull evenly on both sides, the bearings will likely come out without too much effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the shaft is already out of the bearings, that means you've already applied enough force to destroy the retaining ring without moving the bearings -- which means the wheel is done.  Get a new one and quit fighting with it.  The only chance you'd have of extracting the bearings in that case is with a slide hammer bearing extractor.  Choose a mandrel that just goes into the inner race, slip it in past the bottom bearing, then assemble things (which will expand the mandrel to grip the inner race) and use the slide weight to hammer the bearings out of the pocket.  There really is no good substitute for this tool, but there's a jackleg method that works sometimes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Saturate a piece of paper towel in grease and stuff it into the bearing's inner bore, then drive a close-fitting (but &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; press fit) shaft into the bore.  Continue stuffing greasy toweling and driving it in, and the pressure below the bearing will eventually jack it out of the pocket.  This will also work even if there isn't room under the bearing for the mandrel of a slide hammer extractor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2017-09-21T15:26:58.693" LastActivityDate="2017-09-21T15:26:58.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2409" CreationDate="2017-09-21T17:34:56.437" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To add to existing answers: one &lt;strong&gt;desperate but great way of cleaning really messy keyboards is the dish washing machine&lt;/strong&gt;. Place the keyboard key-face down and run the program, including detergent and all as you would your dishes. You can also wash some of the usual things with it as long as they are not too dirty (mugs, cups, plates as long as there is no food on them). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If it is a wireless keyboard make sure you remove the batteries first!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the wash make sure you allow the keyboard to dry completely. Shake as much of the water out as you can, then place it close to an open window or onto a radiator. Don't use it, until you are confident all the water has evaporated. Water will not normally damage electronic equipment if there is no power.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But keep this as a last resort - in some cases the keyboard will after all not survive this operation. My own experience with this has seen no losses so far though. Anyway, &lt;strong&gt;this hack is very appropriate if you were considering to bin the keyboard rather than cleaning it.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastActivityDate="2017-09-21T17:34:56.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17467" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17473" CreationDate="2017-09-22T10:41:38.577" Score="174" ViewCount="56939" Body="&lt;p&gt;We all know The Chair. &#xA;The Chair where you put the clothes clean enough not to go in the laundry, but not enough to go back in the wardrobe. The Chair that looks like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e4kPR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e4kPR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;pic&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It exists because you plan to wear those clothes again in the near future, so you want them to be easily accessible. And you don't want to mix them with the 100% clean, folded and ironed clothes in your wardrobe.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But aesthetically this is not satisfying. Is there a better-looking alternative? &#xA;Where to put used, but still usable clothes to make them easily accessable &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; hidden, or at least not looking messy?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4729" LastEditorUserId="4729" LastEditDate="2019-06-23T12:19:24.567" LastActivityDate="2019-06-23T12:19:24.567" Title="Where to put used-but-usable clothes (a.k.a. alternative to &quot;The Chair&quot;)?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="15" CommentCount="14" FavoriteCount="38" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17468" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-22T11:56:48.537" Score="33" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use &lt;strong&gt;clothes hanging wall mount&lt;/strong&gt; inside your wardrobe door. I do the same thing with my two wardrobe. You can use both the doors according to your need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy this kind of wall mount which is easy to remove from your wardrobe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EiwV3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EiwV3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Easy removable wall mount 1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ECZiF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ECZiFm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Easy removable wall mount 2&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to permanently use the wall mount then use this kind of wall mounts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fhscQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fhscQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;permanent wall mount&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, the below image shows how to use the wall mount inside wardrobe. You can use both the doors according to your need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NaNAb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NaNAbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are using Horizontal wardrobe or your wardrobe is having sliding door then you can use &lt;strong&gt;foldable wardrobe&lt;/strong&gt; which consume less space. If you don't want to use then you can easily fold it and put it anywhere. Foldable wardrobe are available with different different varieties and sizes you can choose according to your need. Foldable wardrobe looks beautiful and all your clothes are hide inside it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are so many advantages of foldable wardrobe one of them is if guest come to your home and you have less space to put guest clothes then you just open foldable wardrobe and its done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xxxta.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xxxtam.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;foldable wardrobe&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19114" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T08:32:04.467" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T08:32:04.467" CommentCount="13" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17339" CreationDate="2017-09-22T12:10:39.370" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use funnel to fill soap dispenser. There are various sizes of funnel available you can choose funnel according to hole of your soap dispenser.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a4POr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a4POrm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;fill dispenser using funnel&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lWCpR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lWCpRm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19114" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:26:02.640" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:26:02.640" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17470" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3972" CreationDate="2017-09-22T12:19:53.453" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simply and standard solution for me is wash your bottle with hot water and salt.&#xA;Just add the salt in hot water and wash it and its done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advice: Keep washing your bottle every week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19114" LastActivityDate="2017-09-22T12:19:53.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-22T12:39:56.793" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a clothes tree in the corner of my bedroom.  It might also be called a coat tree or coat rack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I guess that it is still as ugly as &quot;the chair&quot;, but it takes up less room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jo54W.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jo54Wm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T08:32:48.853" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T08:32:48.853" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-09-22T12:52:29.897" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in the city where 30degree to 40degree is normal temperature. Try the below things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take some bath towel and put it into the freezer for some time and when you go to the bed just put that towel on your body. You will feel like you are in air conditioner.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drink cold water it will cool your body.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take bath with regular cold water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use only shorts not to wear all clothes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use ceiling fan or small table fan. Small table fan blow cold air than the ceiling fan.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use small portable fan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HXS2X.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HXS2X.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eat ice cream or snow candy which feels you cold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put ice in 4-5 zip bags and put it around you it will make you cold.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;As I see one answer is sleep on floor it works. If it is hard to sleep on floor then here is hack. Make your bed cold with ice for e.g. put ice on some bottles or cold water and put it on bed so that your bed will remove heat and when you go for bed just remove all that bottles it will cold the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can put your bed sheet on freezer and when you go to sleep it use that bed sheet it will make you cold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use air water cooler.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19114" LastActivityDate="2017-09-22T12:52:29.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17473" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-22T13:32:52.623" Score="77" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use an IVAR side panel from IKEA (any similar thing, for example a small ladder, or screwing together a few wooden bars yourself will do as well). Lean it agains a wall at a slight angle and throw clothes over the horizontal bars. Done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stands almost entirely flat against the wall if you don't use it, comes in different sizes, is cheap and most people who have seen it in my room thought it looked kinda cool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you truly want to hide it, this usually fits behind a door pretty well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ykA7x.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ykA7xm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;IVAR&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22205" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T08:29:14.937" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T08:29:14.937" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17475" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-22T15:28:03.130" Score="36" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always install a hanging rod or hook &lt;strong&gt;in the laundry area&lt;/strong&gt; for just this occasion. They're great for hanging those damp towels you'd use again if the occasion arises, or that out-and-about shirt you just threw on to run to the corner grocery&amp;hellip; but seems wasteful to throw in the laundry if you may need it again shortly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The advantage of using the laundry area is it reminds you to wash those items if you don't need them again, and it gives you something to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;top off&lt;/em&gt; the laundry&lt;/strong&gt; if you need to do a load but don't have quite enough items to justify running a full cycle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dw8TG.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6Gokj.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZOp6D.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2018-11-29T15:04:40.690" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T15:04:40.690" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17479" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-09-22T22:17:06.347" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hammocks&lt;/strong&gt; are probably among the best ways to keep cool and stay comfortable in a warm bedroom without AC. Many many people in Central and South America sleep in hammocks every night, at least in part because it is a cooler option than a mattress. They don't trap heat like mattresses will, and allow airflow around your entire body, allowing your body heat to escape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you combine the hammock with a fan or slightly damp sheets that should help a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22223" LastActivityDate="2017-09-22T22:17:06.347" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17480" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-22T22:27:13.927" Score="11" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Door hooks&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use door hooks. They are similar to the wall mounted ones, but require no drilling and can hold more weight than the sticky version.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They come in a variety of shapes and sizes ranging from the simple S-shape (left) to full hangers (right)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/O6IVp.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/O6IVpm.png&quot; alt=&quot;single door hook&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G7CNp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G7CNpm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;door hanger&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1513" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T08:36:07.803" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T08:36:07.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17481" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-22T23:09:54.813" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a laundry basket I keep next to my dirty laundry baskets specifically designated for this (the little one on the left, below). It's also a convenient place to dump clothing instead of the floor when I'm too tired to deal with putting it away when getting undressed, so outer layers often end up there for a day or two. Whenever I do laundry (or sometimes sooner if it starts to overflow and look messy), I go through it and anything left in there either gets added to the wash if it's actually dirty (field/workout/gardening clothes, etc), or hung back in the closet if it really isn't dirty enough to worry about (usually sweaters, jeans, etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kB4gS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kB4gSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;laundry baskets&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22224" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T08:37:04.163" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T08:37:04.163" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17482" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4103" CreationDate="2017-09-22T23:53:36.700" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think the top answers already covered most clothing things, but I highly recommend  wool and down as they're much warmer for their weight than anything else. My extra cold weather outfit is several layers of wool long underwear (I like merino, which you can find at outdoor stores, as it's much softer than other wool), a thick wool sweater, corduroy or other warm pants, fleece or down vest with a fat zip-up collar so I can skip a scarf (some people prefer neck warmers but I feel like they're choking me), down jacket with a good hood, possible waterproof or at the very least wind proof layers (top and bottom), fleece-lined wool or down hat and mittens, a few layers of wool socks, and fleece-lined waterproof leather boots. I do most of my winter clothes shopping at REI or other outdoor stores, and I think outdoor clothing is generally much warmer than the stuff you'd find in normal clothing shops, but I could be wrong about that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also I just wanted to add these... not exactly clothing, but definitely life hacks for staying warm:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A supply of those little chemical hand warmer packets can go a LONG way if your clothing isn't quite keeping up with the cold. The disposable, iron-based/air-activated exothermic ones are nontoxic, environmentally safe, odorless, non-combustible, super cheap (like $1 or less), and last like 10-12 hours, but I think there are also reusable ones on the market if you want to avoid disposable products. I stuff them into my mittens, bra and all my pockets when I need an extra boost of heat. They are AMAZING. They do need oxygen to activate though, so they'll stop working after a few minutes if you stuff them into tight waterproof boots, which is one reason I like the fleece/fur-lined boots as they seem to let a little bit of air in to keep them at least slightly activated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eating and physical activity are the two best ways you can get your body to generate heat from the inside out. If you're cold and haven't eaten for a while, sometimes having a snack will be enough to warm you back up. You can also jog in place to hear yourself up (extra points for generating heat through friction if you do this while rubbing your thighs together!), although it's important to find the balance between warming up and breaking a sweat which you definitely want to avoid. And I always keep an insulated thermos of hot tea on me to sip throughout the day when I'm doing field work in the snow (those Swell bottles or similar knockoffs are the best ones I've found for staying hot all day). If you aren't going to be somewhere remote and can refill a bottle of hot tea or water throughout the day, it's actually better to use a less insulated bottle like a Nalgene or one of those old school rubber water bag/bottles if you can find one, and store it in an inner jacket pocket on your torso so it heats you up until you finish it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22224" LastEditorUserId="22224" LastEditDate="2017-09-23T00:00:19.863" LastActivityDate="2017-09-23T00:00:19.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17483" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-09-23T00:53:29.950" Score="5" ViewCount="1608" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Toyota Matrix and want to mount my iPhone 7 ( or future versions) for easy access to directions, etc. while still being able to charge it. Right now it sits in the cup holder or I stuff it behind the strap on the sun visor, neither of which is ideal. The Matrix doesn't have many great mounting spots where I could clip something to the dash, and I'd rather not block any of my vents. Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22224" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T18:16:40.873" Title="Best way to mount a phone in the car" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17485" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-23T07:05:50.453" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The truth is that, if your clothes are not clean enough to go back in your wardrobe, they really need to go in the wash, not on your chair for wearing again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you've warn them and they're even slightly smelly or dirty, then you really don't want to wear them again, do you? So, wash them!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, if they're neither of those things, they won't contaminate other things if they go back in with the clean stuff, so do that. It really is OK to put worn but clean stuff back in the 'drobe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similarly, if your garments are too crumpled to go back with the tidy stuff, they're too crumpled to wear, so press them again before putting them back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, you might argue that some clothes will never get washed following this principle. In practice, this simply doesn't happen; you can tell when clothes need washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I gave up my own chair about 2 years ago, and can attest that the wash-or-wardrobe method works well in practice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In summary, then, I'd say your challenge isn't to find a different resting place for half-worn clothes, but to see the problem differently. Clothes go back in the wardrobe or they go in the wash. There really is no middle ground.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2818" LastEditorUserId="2818" LastEditDate="2017-09-23T07:15:04.353" LastActivityDate="2017-09-23T07:15:04.353" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17486" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-23T07:34:53.350" Score="29" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a storage ottoman in my bedroom for this purpose, something like this: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CqXpp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CqXpp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Faux-Suede-Ultra-Storage-Ottoman-Multiple-Colors/23623957&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pic credit walmart&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lid remains off most of the time and I usually don't mind it being open.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If I have guests over, I can easily cover the lid and then it's just an ottoman.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It doesn't look like laundry and functions as an extra seat if required.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I find that the size is large enough to fit my in-between clothes, but small enough to (1) not take up too much space and (2) force me to not put my entire wardrobe in there.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user22230" LastActivityDate="2017-09-23T07:34:53.350" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17487" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7621" CreationDate="2017-09-23T15:20:10.460" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on how your car's heating system works. I think, running the windshield defroster with the heat set to the lowest/off position, should redirect cool air up against the windshield and around your phone. The defroster is usually supposed to direct heated air against the windshield, but you usually have to have the heat up to do that; especially if you are running the A/C and temp set low, defrost air should be unheated and good for cooling your phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22234" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-09-25T06:53:50.787" LastActivityDate="2017-09-25T06:53:50.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17488" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-23T19:29:43.237" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is not particularly discreet but it is neater than The Chair and offers excellent &lt;em&gt;ventilation&lt;/em&gt; for the clothes. I used it when I was in college for Yesterday's Clothes To Throw On If There Is A Fire Alarm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a set of 6 wire mesh storage cubes (the kind that are assembled from flat mesh panels and plastic corner connectors, and sold to students for dorm rooms).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Assemble them 2 wide by 3 high so that the topmost sections are open on top instead of in front.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This offers you four possible edges to drape items over and 6 shelves to lay smaller ones on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(No picture of the cubes because I couldn't find one suitably licensed and I don't have any myself at the moment.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2353" LastActivityDate="2017-09-23T19:29:43.237" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17489" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9631" CreationDate="2017-09-23T19:35:24.540" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/4155/1312&quot;&gt;answered&lt;/a&gt; in a &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/4115/how-can-i-prevent-spiders-coming-into-my-house&quot;&gt;similar question&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatomaceous_earth&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Diatomaceous Earth&lt;/a&gt; might help. For bathroom silverfish it is safe enough and cheap enough to regularly sprinkle around drains after use and in places where moisture collects. To deter or kill crawling insects, it can also be sprinkled along window sills, exterior staircases or defects in the foundation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user1312" LastActivityDate="2017-09-23T19:35:24.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17490" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17058" CreationDate="2017-09-23T23:26:22.383" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wear wet clothes or put a wet towel on your body and feel cold for at least one hour. I personally do this when I don't have access to any cooling hardware.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know where you live and whether you are looking for a long-term or just a temporary solution? If there's a place with trees and river, then it should be cooler than anywhere else and it is suitable for rest and relax. But this is a temporary solution of course. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22239" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-09-25T06:14:14.327" LastActivityDate="2017-09-25T06:14:14.327" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13302" CreationDate="2017-09-24T08:43:53.503" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have myself gone through the same problem last year. So, as per my personal experiences, I will suggest you few methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using Carnivorous Plants:&lt;/strong&gt; Adding a few carnivorous plants such as Venus Fly Trap or pitcher plant near the infested area can also help in controlling the fly infestation. They are slow but they work.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V7Ahy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V7Ahym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Venus Fly Trap&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using Lavender Oil Repellents:&lt;/strong&gt; Lavender helps to control the infestation of flies along with repelling fleas, black fly, black beetle, greenfly and whitefly too. To make the repellent:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dip a cloth or a sponge in the lavender oil.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Next, place this cloth or sponge in the tin can, put on the lid and leave it for 24 hours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After 24 hours, remove the lid and keep the tin at a place where you see most of the flies in your home. You will see that flies will be repelled by the lavender fragrance.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lemongrass Spray:&lt;/strong&gt; Lemongrass oil is one of few sprays that flies hate the most. You can pour 10 -15 drops of lemongrass oil in a spray bottle. After this put 2 cups of warm water in the spray bottle. Shake the mixture well and spray over the infested areas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Herbs that can help you to get rid of flies:&lt;/strong&gt; Flies hate certain herbs like Basil, Lavender, Bay Leaf, Tansy, Mint, Rue, and Wormwood. If you plant these herbs in the infested area you will see that flies leave the area quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Camphor to Repel Flies:&lt;/strong&gt; Camphor has a strong smell that deters flies and other insects. It has been traditionally used in India to purify the surrounding environment as it has strong antibacterial, anti-viral, and insect repellent properties. It is commercially available in form of small tablets. Take 2 camphor tablets and place it on a warm surface near the infested areas. This works like a charm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eGlee.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eGleem.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Bug-A-Salt&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A fun way to kill flies:&lt;/strong&gt; Bug-A-Salt looks pretty much like an “assault rifle”, the rifle uses regular table salt to shoot a concentrated spray pattern of salt granules (very much like a shotgun), killing the flies and other flying insects on contact.&#xA;The salt used in the gun would not damage your walls or furniture but it is strong enough to easily kill flies. This fly rifle is a non-toxic, battery-free device that allows you to have fun while getting rid of flies.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many such other methods mentioned on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.getridoffliesguide.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;www.fliesonly.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21429" LastEditorUserId="21429" LastEditDate="2021-01-07T07:36:45.537" LastActivityDate="2021-01-07T07:36:45.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17493" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17456" CreationDate="2017-09-24T15:42:57.110" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming your dental professional that gave you the night guard has excluded any other teeth or gum related problem or even more serious and &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_breath#Differential_diagnosis&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;'deeper' problems&lt;/a&gt;:&#xA;&lt;em&gt;then&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_breath&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bad breath&lt;/a&gt; is most likely caused by bacteria doing their living in your mouth and particularly on your tongue. Apart from brushing your teeth and flossing before night time you might want to add a mouth wash and especially a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue_cleaner&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tongue cleaner&lt;/a&gt; to make life harder for those unwanted companions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastActivityDate="2017-09-24T15:42:57.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17483" CreationDate="2017-09-25T07:55:17.650" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;As I have already commented, a simple google search will provide you enough results, anyway, I am adding up a bit for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following is most suited for you, as it neither does any harm to your dashboard nor it does any harm to your vents.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OgNAD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OgNADm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best position for fixing would be the one as shown below&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VfvQn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VfvQnm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even you can find certain models that are designed to fit your car, by searching for: &quot;Dashboard Phone Mount Holder&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2019-11-19T18:16:40.873" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T18:16:40.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7621" CreationDate="2017-09-25T08:43:23.767" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00WU3W43G&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;something like this&lt;/a&gt; which seems perfect for cooling the phone down, while keeping it at easily readable position&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kusLr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kusLr.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you still wish to not use your (fragile/old?) air vents for mounting the phone, you could try to &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B012EI4J3O&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;mount this&lt;/a&gt; upright on the dashboard&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/efgFf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/efgFf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS: While you're at it, give &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.buythebest10.com/top-10-best-magnetic-car-mounts-review/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; a read!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-09-25T08:43:23.767" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7807" CreationDate="2017-09-25T12:35:46.593" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As others have mentioned you have some needs that are on the opposite ends of the spectrum, which looks something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Completely Secure &amp;lt;--------------------------------&amp;gt; On public display&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fact that these items are made of cloth means that (at least for me), the most eminent threats are going to be pests, moisture/fungus and UV light. The other threats aren't going to be specifically targeting these items, so you should worry about those more holistically, i.e. these are just one more valuable thing in your home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think your best bet would be to create a display piece out of them. You can do this by getting some small jars (baby food, if you're crafty, otherwise spend some money on actual jars) to put your bits of cloth in. Then stick a small packet of silica gel in it and hide the packet with your bits of cloth. Depending on what you feel looks best, either do one or multiple jars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now get a shadow box with UV glass in it. A shadow box is basically a picture frame that's rather deep. You want one that's deep enough for you to put your glass(es) in. You can get them custom made at most frame shops, or pick out some ready made variety (though it probably won't have UV glass in it already). Stick your jar in the shadow box and put the shadow box on your wall. If your items are something that you want to keep private, hang it in your bedroom. If not, hang it in your living room where it can be a conversation piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Being in a shadow box conveys more meaning than it simply being in a jar sitting on the floor - it also gives you the opportunity to put a plaque (even if it's just a print-out) where you can put some information about its importance, e.g. &quot;Scraps of Grandma's Quilt&quot; or whatever. If you've made sure to properly seal the jar, it should keep all kinds of flora and fauna from attacking the cloth, and the newly introduced UV glass will help prevent the sun's rays from fading/degrading the fabric. And the fact that it's in a frame will deter accidental destruction, and allow you to constantly appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have proper other security precautions against theft, fires, and flood, then you should be able to enjoy your mementos for many more years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2681" LastActivityDate="2017-09-25T12:35:46.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17500" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17483" CreationDate="2017-09-25T14:31:02.370" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found a magnetic holder - it fits to the air vent (but you can also get windshield mounts) and I can see it easily. &#xA;It comes with a small adhesive magnet that I mount invisibly inside my phone's protective shell.  Its much smaller than the first solution shown above. You can pivot it to your preference. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.gearbest.com/car-phone-holder/pp_626136.html?currency=GBP&amp;amp;vip=2422326&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw0qLOBRBUEiwAMG5xMLzvAJ5ruKLRaIVmuyjAXDsEhoT-UsHzWzutulNkRYxzXltmEzmrMBoCWJYQAvD_BwE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;magnetic phone holder example&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastEditorUserId="18058" LastEditDate="2017-09-26T10:30:19.860" LastActivityDate="2017-09-26T10:30:19.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-25T16:07:21.217" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put worn-once-but-not-dirty back in the wardrobe but change the direction of the hanger hooks so that they can be immediately identified as &quot;half-way.&quot; Facing forward vs. facing backward.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pb7vl.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pb7vl.gif&quot; alt=&quot;clothes hanger positions&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, the left-half of the wardrobe is &quot;reserved&quot; for these articles. Once worn hoodies, sweaters, and folded outer-wear sits on the shelf above hanging clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fresh stuff enters the wardrobe on the right-hand side and moves leftward on its way to be cleaned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Suits that have been worn once (or twice) are brought to be &quot;sponged-and-pressed&quot; between being &quot;dry-cleaned.&quot; This is a less wear-and-tear treatment for structured outer-wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Confession: I also have and &quot;use&quot; a &quot;chair.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-05-26T03:33:46.883" LastActivityDate="2019-05-26T03:33:46.883" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17502" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-25T19:11:03.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A great life hack in this situation is to set things up so that your clothes actually have a place to go that isn't the chair already. The way I look at it is this: stained clothes I can spot wash and if the clothes are smelly in the first place I definitely don't want to wear them again until they're washed. So I spot wash anything with a stain and at this point I can't tell the difference from clean clothes, so I exploit this so the clothes can actually be put back with the clean clothes in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wrinkles are a problem, and since an iron is too much work another great life hack is to use a hand-steamer, which is easy to store and operate and works just as well. Again at this point the clothes have reached a state where they able to go into the wardrobe without any confusion or unsightliness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've found this system is a really huge improvement on the state of my room and my wardrobe because it's a backdoor approach to avoiding having another category of storage that I had difficulty getting to really work out right. Plus I always have more good clothes to wear and I have to do laundry less because I've found the trick to keeping clothes ready-to-wear clean and wrinkle-free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11219" LastActivityDate="2017-09-25T19:11:03.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17307" CreationDate="2017-09-25T20:18:05.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For longer booklets where stapling on the outside isn't feasible (because this creates double the thickness that must be stapled through), you could consider designing your booklets so the fold is not in the middle. The first half of your booklet will be 4&quot; wide, and the second half 4.5&quot; wide, rather than having every page be 4.25&quot; wide. Add a vertical bar on the right margin of the half-way page with the title of the book or some other branding to make this a design element.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When instructing users, you can have them insert the left-hand facing pages into a standard stapler as far as they will go; that will put the staples in exactly the right spot. If they are stapling so the pointy bits are on the inside, the booklet should be cover-side-up, with the front cover inserted into the stapler. After it's stapled (once in the middle and once at top and bottom), they just fold along the line of staples.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QaBEs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QaBEsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Illustration triptych showing 1. The stack of pages, outside-cover up, being stapled 4.5 inches from the left: stapler is positioned so it crosses 4 inches from the right. 2. What the assembled booklet would look like, with a 1/2 inch bar on the right edge of the middle page peeking out from behind the narrower front pages. 3. What the center sheet would look like with two columns of text and a decorative bar on the right edge.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only tricky part about this will be your layout; each individual printed sheet will be 8.5&quot; wide, but as you are looking at the facing-pages layout the first half of the book will be 8&quot; wide and the second half of the book will be 9&quot; wide. This may be easy or difficult to accomplish, depending on what software you are using for layout.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8Sokn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8Soknm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Illustration of assembled facing pages from first half of the booklet (8 inches wide, with 4&amp;quot; columns of textless margins—on both sides) and second half of booklet (9 inches wide, with 4.5&amp;quot; columns of text on both sides) compared with actual print-layout of sheets (8.5 inches wide, with 4&amp;quot; wide column on left and 4.5&amp;quot; column on right alternating with 4.5&amp;quot; column on left and 4&amp;quot; column on right).&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21716" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T09:37:03.720" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T09:37:03.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11942" CreationDate="2017-09-25T23:19:14.967" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you're arachnophobic like me, I suggest you that the vacuum cleaner is perfect method, with no risks of the bug escaping. Along with the shock due to the inertia + things in the cleaner, would kill them. Vacuums are smaller and more powerful these days!You'll feel like a Ghostbuster !!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22274" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-09-26T06:42:18.513" LastActivityDate="2017-09-26T06:42:18.513" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17506" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15965" CreationDate="2017-09-26T06:42:25.507" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also came across this problem some time back. The reason why it happens is that the upper part of the loaf is kept usually fluffy in most of the breads hence causing it to crumble when cut. The lower side of the bread loaf on the other hand is softer and firmer than it's top. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THE HACK&lt;/strong&gt; : Keep the loaf upside down and then cut it. You can moisten your knife a bit or apply butter for best results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See this Illustration: &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PisTY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PisTYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21925" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T07:57:12.890" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T07:57:12.890" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17483" CreationDate="2017-09-26T10:55:58.907" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a magnet, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/B12ts.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/B12tsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;pumkin&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It costs &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.de/PUMPKIN-Handyhalter-Handyhalterung-Autohalterung-Einstellbar/dp/B00Y81PKYI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10.99€&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Pros&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Easy&lt;/strong&gt; to install&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;flexible&lt;/strong&gt; 360 Degrees&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;simple&lt;/strong&gt; attaching&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cons&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;price&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;fix&lt;/strong&gt; on phone or case&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;A cheap alternative for tinkerer&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could simply stripe a rubberband through your cooling system like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qQiBw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qQiBwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Rubberband lifehack&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would be an ultimate lifehack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22282" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T08:24:09.190" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T08:24:09.190" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17510" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17483" CreationDate="2017-09-26T15:55:38.920" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find heavy, non-slip holders to be the best. Rather than using suction cups or clips, they use their weight and a non-slip coating to stay in place. They are easy to position on the dashboard and easy to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find suction cups always come away eventually. The constant heating/cooling cycles inside cars probably don't help. Clips cover your vents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Magnetic mounts work well for holding the phone, but be aware that they affect the accelerometer and compass. GPS is usually fine but you may find your phone doesn't detect the direction it is facing quite as well as it otherwise would.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another excellent option is to avoid mounting the phone at all and get a head unit that supports Carplay (or Android Auto for Android devices, or just plain MirrorLink). This will allow you to plug the phone in and keep it out of the way, with the app displayed on the car's infotainment screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2017-09-26T15:55:38.920" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17511" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15988" CreationDate="2017-09-26T20:11:17.230" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Movie theaters use hot air to keep popcorn warm and to warm it up the next day.  Try a hair dryer, but make sure the container is closed enough that it doesn't blow out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22299" LastActivityDate="2017-09-26T20:11:17.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7482" CreationDate="2017-09-26T21:05:59.980" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your bathroom has a cabinet or vanity, you could put a hook on the inside of the door for a hand towel. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you've got a towel bar, you could train yourself to always use the &quot;inside&quot; of the hand towel, and hang it up again so that the fur-free side is in contact with itself and thus stays fur-free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've got 4 cats, two with very fine fur, so I know exactly what you mean about having fur stuck to you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22301" LastActivityDate="2017-09-26T21:05:59.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17513" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14793" CreationDate="2017-09-26T21:11:57.903" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What works for me is to immediately put the desired portioned lettuce or salad into ziplock baggies when I get home from the store. When sealing the baggie, bend the baggie over in half and press gently to get as much air out as possible. The end result is a suctioned effect with hardly any air in the ziplock baggie. I've had spinach last 2 weeks with this technique. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like this technique as I don't need to buy another gadget (I have loads of gadgets already) and when I go to make my salad the lettuce or spinach is pre-portioned which saves time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22302" LastActivityDate="2017-09-26T21:11:57.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17514" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-09-27T03:16:15.183" Score="3" ViewCount="3659" Body="&lt;p&gt;I spilled sugar on the floor and I was in half sleep. Later, I used my &quot;Swiffer&quot; with its fluid to get it up. But after that, the floor became sticky. So I steam mopped it twice and it's still sticky. Please help me with any ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22314" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-09-27T08:05:40.290" LastActivityDate="2017-09-30T03:53:05.723" Title="Sugar on floor wet mopped" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17514" CreationDate="2017-09-27T07:33:29.770" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Adding up two solutions for you:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;FIRST SOLUTION&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can make a little heap with the sugar, and then with a sheet of paper you try to push the sheet under the heap to get the sugar. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's not a perfect solution, there is probably sugar remaining but now you can reuse a part of the sugar.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;SECOND SOLUTION:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill a bucket with warm water. Use hot water for really sticky situations. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add the appropriate amount of floor cleaner that is recommended on the packaging. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Moisten the mop with the cleaning solution. Clean the floor thoroughly and rinse the mop frequently.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dump out the bucket and fill with clean water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse the floor completely with clean water. If there is cleaning residue left on the floor, it can be sticky as well and make it seem that the original spill was not cleaned up. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the sticky floor remains, fill a bucket with warm or hot water and add ½ cup of household ammonia. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Moisten the mop with the water and clean the entire area. Dump out the ammonia and water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill the bucket again and add 1 cup of white vinegar. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the vinegar to rinse the floor. Allow the floor to air dry or dry with old towels. If any sticky areas remain, repeat the above steps to remove&#xA;the remaining stickiness.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-09-27T14:36:59.577" LastActivityDate="2017-09-27T14:36:59.577" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15988" CreationDate="2017-09-27T12:40:48.650" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please see the below steps which I always do when I want to reheat the popcorn. With below steps popcorn never burn and it cost nothing because all the things are available in everyone's home.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Heat the deep frying pan or any pan you have and just put it on gas stove and start heating that pan for sometime. [ Note: I guess 3-4&#xA;  minutes is enough ]&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Now if you feel that the pan is hot enough close the gas stove.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Now put all the popcorn inside that pan and put lid on it. If you do not have lid than use any kind of plate.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Now open the lid or plate and its done with hot popcorn.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/19QMb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/19QMbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Popcorn inside hot deep frying pan&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19114" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-09T07:54:09.433" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T07:54:09.433" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17518" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17514" CreationDate="2017-09-27T15:34:33.663" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dogs&lt;/strong&gt; are usually more than willing to help out with this kind of problem (applicable to &lt;em&gt;other foods dropped on the floor&lt;/em&gt; too). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't really need to do anything apart from giving the dog access to the respective area. After the dog is done, a simple application of your standard floor cleaning procedure can be applied as required. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They even make a surprising good effort on carpets, as they try to extract the last bit of flavour. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As dog owner you should know yourself which human food items dogs should not eat. Sugar in a rare occasion, in smaller quantities, is definitely ok. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to ask a neighbour for their pet, explain to them exactly what the food is; they should be able to tell if it is a problem for the dog (or for them). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously don't apply this hack if you had a go at the floor with any kind of cleaning products or chemicals. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastActivityDate="2017-09-27T15:34:33.663" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17519" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-28T12:32:27.950" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;More suited to the male and more formal wardrobe, but a good alternative is a trouser press. They typically have a hanger for a jacket and shirt if you wish (though if you can reserve a section of your closet for shirts it's better to air them out). Corby is one famous maker, though there are knock-offs available I can vouch for the quality of the original  (and lack of quality of at least one knock-off). There is a timer and the press delivers electric heat to the trousers so you have freshly pressed trousers in the morning. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HdXZP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HdXZPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;corby trouser press&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1725" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T08:38:13.303" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T08:38:13.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17520" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17525" CreationDate="2017-09-28T18:16:21.100" Score="4" ViewCount="331" Body="&lt;p&gt;This previous question was more about cleaning the shower head and not specifically unclogging the nozzles.  I have a Speakerman Anystream 2000 massaging showerhead whose nozzles are so clogged that only a trickle of water comes out now.  There were alot of hard water stains that I cleaned off and tried various things but it is still clogged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20914" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T17:47:30.433" Title="How to unclog nozzles on massaging shower heads?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2017-09-29T09:04:13.897" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I first met the guy who is now the spousal unit he didn't have a lot of furniture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In fact in the bedroom he had a bed and a step ladder. He used the stepladder as a wardrobe till he got a real cupboard later on. In fact a stepladder is very handy. He had a torch clipped onto it as a bedside light.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And of course the stepladder doubled as a stepladder sometimes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2017-09-29T09:04:13.897" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17520" CreationDate="2017-09-29T11:55:58.243" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soaking it in vinegar will remove build ups from hard water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2017-09-29T11:55:58.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17423" CreationDate="2017-09-29T16:18:33.090" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I don't have &lt;em&gt;that&lt;/em&gt; many knives, but I have a similar problem. I ended up making my own knife sheaths from old soda/cereal/cake flour/etc boxes. I used a different one for each knife so quickly locate the knife I am looking for in a drawer full of kitchen utensils.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used the instructions I found &lt;a href=&quot;http://italianmeddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Kitchen-Knife-Sheath.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And created sheaths that look like this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZMVNt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZMVNtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;My sheaths&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is the downside that this leaves them loose in the drawer, but it protects them &amp;amp; makes it easy to find the one I am looking for. (Bread Knife? that's the one with the Mountain Dew logo. Santoku? Captain Crunch.) The upside is that these are made out of what would otherwise be garbage and they are super easy to replace. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you wanted to take this a step further you could cut open the tops of these sheaths and then glue them together separated by some leftover packing styrofoam. However I did try that, and it didn't work as well as I wanted due to the fact that my knife lengths vary quite a bit. (5-12+ inches). And it ended up taking more drawer room than I wanted. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22373" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T07:15:06.657" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T07:15:06.657" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17520" CreationDate="2017-09-29T22:32:16.133" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have hard water and we use a combination of physics and chemistry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Physics: rub your thumbnail hard across the little holes, and usually the scale will flake away. Some people are also fans of poking toothpicks, safety pins etc into the holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chemistry: get some &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_Lime_Rust&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;CLR&lt;/a&gt;. Either remove the shower head and set it in a bowl of CLR, or do what they show on TV and hold the bowl up to the in-place shower head for a while. (If I were to do that I would wear goggles just in case.) You can reuse the CLR to clear scale off other nearby things after doing the shower head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastEditorUserId="20196" LastEditDate="2017-09-30T20:03:32.183" LastActivityDate="2017-09-30T20:03:32.183" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17526" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17483" CreationDate="2017-09-29T22:34:55.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/azKrb.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/azKrb.png&quot; alt=&quot;Nato Mount&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a nato mount.  A few of us in my Jeep club have them and they survive some pretty extreme trail runs and rock climbing.  The magnet is super strong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22377" LastActivityDate="2017-09-29T22:34:55.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17527" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17530" CreationDate="2017-09-30T03:07:35.797" Score="3" ViewCount="762" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 5.5 inch smartphone,but it's not water proof and i face problem when i am cycling and it rains. I tried searching a polythene cover but alas i am unable to find a slim cover for the phone.Any other method/hacks i can do in order to avoid this problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19814" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T07:09:52.487" Title="Protecting a smartphone from rain?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17528" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17514" CreationDate="2017-09-30T03:53:05.723" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need a mop that can be squeezed or wrung out. Mop with clear water, squeeze into a bucket, repeat, repeat, repeat, ... until not sticky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14095" LastActivityDate="2017-09-30T03:53:05.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17529" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8061" CreationDate="2017-09-30T04:07:39.913" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The SleepCurtain was designed to solve this exact problem:  it enables a partner to read an electronic device (or book) while blocking the light from interfering with the sleep of their partner, and goes back in storage with a simple movement without leaving your bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The product is simple, easy to assemble and set-up, and highly effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check   &lt;strong&gt;mySleepCurtain.com&lt;/strong&gt;  for more information and ordering info&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DP7S6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DP7S6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The SleepCurtain&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22376" LastActivityDate="2017-09-30T04:07:39.913" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17530" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17527" CreationDate="2017-09-30T07:36:32.000" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a &lt;strong&gt;condom&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place your phone in a condom and tie the end. This works even if you submerge it in water. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KTn8B.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KTn8Bm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Condom Phone&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22378" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T07:09:52.487" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T07:09:52.487" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17531" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17532" CreationDate="2017-09-30T10:46:03.680" Score="1" ViewCount="8077" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Initials:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;First of all, sorry if this question has been asked at the wrong place.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This is a general consumer electronics question, but &lt;a href=&quot;https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/110484/is-there-a-stack-exchange-for-consumer-electronics-questions&quot;&gt;there's no such site yet&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And I'm pretty sure these are wrong places as well:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://superuser.com/help/on-topic&quot;&gt;Super User&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://electronics.stackexchange.com/help/on-topic&quot;&gt;Electrical Engineering&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My problem is similar to this one: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/346/how-do-i-get-lint-out-of-a-headphone-jack&quot;&gt;How do I get lint out of a headphone jack?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My problem:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I have a Lumia 640 XL device, a little bit more than 1 years old.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I use it with a Sennheiser Urbanite headphone on a daily basis.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One day I noticed, that my music stopped suddenly. Even if I resumed it in the player (Spotify), the music wouldn't start again. After a few trials and moving the headphone cable a little bit, it worked again. But during walking, it stopped very often.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It still happens almost every day, even if I barely move the cable or anything. It's like the phone loses the connection with the headphones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the music does come back somehow, it's like it's on for a few seconds &quot;muted&quot; (I see in the music player that it's playing), then all of a sudden I can hear it again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Investigation&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's not because of Spotify, since the problem happens in Youtube as well&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The headphone works flawlessly with another phone, notebook, tablet, etc., even if I try to move and &quot;break&quot; the cable a little bit&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The phone works with another earphone flawlessly, even if I try to move its cable like with the headphone&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I tried to clean the headphone jack both with a toothpick like tool and with compressed air. Some stuff came out, I'd say it's clean now.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Questions&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How do I make sure, that my headphone / phone is broken, and not the other one?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How can it happen, that both of them function properly with an other tool, but not if I use them together, and they were fine for a year?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There are indeed some marks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OANZG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OANZGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Image 1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FUpaw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FUpawm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Image 2&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22381" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T07:56:19.570" LastActivityDate="2017-10-25T23:10:11.973" Title="How do I know if my phone's jack slot is broken and not my headphones?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17531" CreationDate="2017-09-30T22:43:47.600" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;So you have established that both the headset and the phones are working as expected when connected to other devices. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect the fault to be a kind of &lt;strong&gt;wear-in effect between socket and plug&lt;/strong&gt;. The two parts would have their contact points always at the same locations. When you swap either part, they mate up with fresh contact points. Even if one side has wear, the new contact configuration is good enough to have a working connection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do the easiest thing first and have a &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; close look at the male bit of the headset. Use a magnifying glass and good light. Look out for any kind of marks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find any, assume first they are dirt or verdigris instead of wear and try to remove them. Rubbing alcohol on soft cotton would be perfect to remove any greasy dirt. Verdigris is harder to get rid of. Don't worry about that now. Have another look. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do the marks go away or get better? In that case it was just contamination.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Try if it works now or if it gets any better. Only consider cleaning the mating female contacts as well, if you were able to reduce/remove any marks on the plug. This is a lot harder as - obviously they are less accessible. You may want to think about having this done for you in a reliable shop where they (should) have experience ... and take responsibility if anything goes wrong. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would not recommend cleaning the female contacts otherwise, because any dirt or verdigris on &lt;em&gt;them&lt;/em&gt; should leave a mark on the mating male side as well. So if you have established that any marks on the male side are actual wear, assume the female side is clean and don't risk anything. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So they are not working yet? Next easiest thing to do is - use an extension lead. Actually I am assuming you don't have one and need to go and get one or otherwise you would have tried that earlier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should basically do the same as you did when testing the headset with another device and the phone with another head set. I admit this is not very elegant but at least it will prove the concept and you can listen to music again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there was wear on the contacts, don't expect this to last as long as a new setup. The wear is not going to get any better over time and now you have two potential points of failure. When that happens, you will be looking at replacing things. Consider if either plug or socket can be swapped before getting a whole new headset or phone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Well, nothing lasts forever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Based on the pictures you edited into your question:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a suggestion that should keep you going until you get the new cable; it's a hacky one too :) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your picture shows nicely where the socket contacts engage the plug and wore away the (gold?, cadmium?) galvanised coating. If you could &lt;strong&gt;find a washer of some insulating material that would fit over the plug you would shift the contact points downwards&lt;/strong&gt; by a distance equal the thickness of the washer. &lt;em&gt;The socket contacts would touch areas of the plug that are not worn&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would think the washer wouldn't have to be so thick as to shift the contact area entirely into the unworn area. Something like 0.2-0.3mmm is probably enough. Don't make it so thick that the bottom contact ends up too near the ridge, or the engagement mechanism won't work any more. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of a washer you might have a &lt;strong&gt;thin o-ring&lt;/strong&gt;?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could easily &lt;strong&gt;make something out of some clamshell packaging&lt;/strong&gt; or similar plastic. You could even use cardboard which is available in different thicknesses. Try to make the center hole not too big, so it sits tightly on the plug, i.e. doesn't fall off when you unplug the cable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you found something that works, but tends to come off, just &lt;strong&gt;use some glue&lt;/strong&gt; to hold it in place. Obviously try not to get any glue on the contacts and make sure the glue is dry before using it, so you don't get any inside the socket. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-10-08T00:42:32.057" LastActivityDate="2017-10-08T00:42:32.057" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17533" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2114" CreationDate="2017-10-01T00:08:39.430" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Move burritos from freezer to refrigerator for a few hours or the day before microwaving. Cook high power 1 - 1.5 minutes. They are perfect&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22392" LastActivityDate="2017-10-01T00:08:39.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15988" CreationDate="2017-10-01T05:41:36.850" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a blowtorch approximately a meter under the pan (the height may vary depending on how strong the blowtorch is)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22396" LastActivityDate="2017-10-01T05:41:36.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17536" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-01T12:26:34.183" Score="2" ViewCount="926" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to reduce creasing on classic boxer shorts? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not mean ironing tips, but how to avoid creases after wearing them for a day. Especially when wearing them under some thin cloth (like suits), they look ugly when completely creased after a day of wearing and standing up and sitting down. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;People tell me to wear something else like boxer briefs or briefs, but this is not what I want. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can you iron them with some product to make them crease less? Is some material anti-crease? The ones I have are 100% cotton, would another material have less creases? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22400" LastActivityDate="2017-10-08T01:23:34.497" Title="Creases on boxer shorts" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17536" CreationDate="2017-10-01T21:38:54.800" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;iron them with some product?&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ironing them with starch? I know this is done for dress shirts, but maybe it works here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;another material?&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise, you'll have to try 50/50 cotton/polyester. You'll be sacrificing the comfort of cotton for a wrinkle-free look though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5101" LastActivityDate="2017-10-01T21:38:54.800" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17542" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17527" CreationDate="2017-10-04T03:05:02.593" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ziplock freezer bags also work well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13801" LastActivityDate="2017-10-04T03:05:02.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17536" CreationDate="2017-10-04T11:51:29.963" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Clothes-Creasing-During-Wear&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Avoid Clothes Creasing During Wear:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Preparing Your Clothes &lt;br&gt;&#xA;– Wait until your clothes have cooled to wear them&lt;br&gt;&#xA;– Iron your clothes properly&lt;br&gt;&#xA;– Ensure that you are wearing the proper size&lt;br&gt;&#xA;– Choose your fabrics wisely (silk &quot;cool&quot; for many reasons, but it is worst for wrinkling)&lt;br&gt; &#xA;– Purchase wrinkle-resistant fabrics (but not &quot;plastic fibres&quot; like polyester)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;– Spray your clothes lightly with starch or fabric finish spray (controversial advice)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;– Invest in a bottle of wrinkle-releasing spray (controversial because some of those chemicals and skin contact may not match)&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Watching How You Sit&lt;br&gt;&#xA;– Pull your clothes flat when you sit&lt;br&gt;&#xA;– Avoid crossing your legs&lt;br&gt;&#xA;– Don't put pressure on your clothes&lt;br&gt;&#xA;– Stand as much as possible&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, the higher the content of plastic fibres the less they tend to crease and wrinkle. But those fibres like &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spandex&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;spandex&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nylon&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;nylon&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyester&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;polyester&lt;/a&gt; are also awful to wear on skin and especially so as underwear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A compromise might be regenerated cellulose material like &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyocell&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Tencel and Lyocell&lt;/a&gt;, that are similar to viscose but more robust, and made from plant material, with supposedly superior qualities to both cotton and polyester added on top. Since they use much less water, pesticides and energy during growth and manufacturing it looks currently as if these are indeed more eco-friendly also. People uninitiated to the quality of these fibres who like a soft touch to any fabric usually go crazy over these.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;As of 2010, Lyocell is more expensive to produce than cotton […] main characteristics of lyocell fibres are that they are soft, absorbent, very strong when wet or dry, &lt;em&gt;and resistant to wrinkles.&lt;/em&gt; (emphasis added)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wool#Uses&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Using wool&lt;/a&gt; for underwear might sound &quot;nuts&quot; to some. But wool is the best compromise in terms of wrinkle resistance, microclimate, and skin friendliness. The smaller the diameter of the fibre the smoother and less itchy these fabrics are. &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merino#Wool_qualities&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wool from Merino&lt;/a&gt; sheep is where the good qualities start. &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cashmere_wool&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Specialty&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angora_wool&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;animal&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanaco&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wools&lt;/a&gt; might be an option for life hackers &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpaca&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;with more&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicu%C3%B1a&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;too much money&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing to go for would be thicker material in general. Heavier cotton doesn't wrinkle as fast and heavier outer wear doesn't show wrinkles from underneath as much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The more expensive solution for going cotton is to buy quality cotton. &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossypium_barbadense&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Egyptian,  Pima, Supima or Sea-Island&lt;/a&gt; cotton would be marketing terms to look for. But what really matters is just &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staple_(textiles)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;staple length&lt;/a&gt; of the fibres used here. &quot;Premium&quot; or &quot;Combed&quot; approach the more expensive varieties. &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossypium_hirsutum&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Cheaper cotton with short staple&lt;/a&gt; wrinkles faster and the wrinkles are longer lasting. Unfortunately it seems very difficult to find high quality cotton that is at the same time heavy. So I go for just heavy almost every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="21979" LastEditDate="2017-10-04T13:49:09.053" LastActivityDate="2017-10-04T13:49:09.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17544" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-04T19:03:53.407" Score="5" ViewCount="1681" Body="&lt;p&gt;For about a year I have the following problem at work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P8LIe.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P8LIem.png&quot; alt=&quot;sunlight too bright&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My desk at work is very white and very reflective. There is no curtain. I cannot move the desk or paint it. Other spots are taken.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about covering the desk with a large collection of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vikingdirect.be/catalog/catalogSku.do?id=6661512&amp;amp;configurableItemType=UNDEFINED&amp;amp;pr=QFH&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt;.&#xA;Unfortunately I have to cover several square meters and I cannot find any table mat online larger than about 60x50 cm. Also, the cleaning personnel will probably not appreciate a ton of small table mats.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, what can I do? Is there any place where I can buy a very large table mat (mat black)? Any other idea is welcome.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22443" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T06:12:08.973" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T19:47:25.200" Title="How to make your desk at work less reflective?" Tags="&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17545" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17713" CreationDate="2017-10-04T19:55:18.017" Score="3" ViewCount="18729" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently purchased a set of 400 thread count organic cotton sheets. They arrived feeling stiff and scratchy. I tried washing them several times, both with detergent and with baking soda, and then putting them in the dryer with fabric softener. Unfortunately the sheets remain stiff. How can I get these sheets to soften?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13227" LastEditorUserId="13227" LastEditDate="2017-10-04T20:16:54.627" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T07:42:07.187" Title="How do I soften a new set of 400 thread count organic cotton sheets?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17546" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17545" CreationDate="2017-10-05T02:34:10.830" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A great way to get new fabric 'worked in' is to let them hang on the washing line for some days. Peg them well and let them hang in sun, wind and rain. Only take them down if the weather forecast predicts winds of greater than seven on the beaufort scale so they don't blow away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Especially the motion, caused by the wind, will cause the freshly spun yarn to loosen up a bit and the fabric will feel softer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course if you can't hang them outside, just using them will have a similar result over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you still want to use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabric_softener&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fabric softener&lt;/a&gt;, consider choosing ones that are oil or polydimethylsiloxane based. These work by lubricating the fibres to make the fabric feel softer. These products work better on cotton than ionic softeners, keep those for synthetic fibres. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20196" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T02:34:10.830" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17545" CreationDate="2017-10-05T08:09:29.917" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you the following methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wash with Baking Soda and Vinegar in a washing machine(as you have not specified about vinegar, I feel you should try this combination: washing soda and vinegar). More methods are as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add a cup of &lt;strong&gt;vinegar&lt;/strong&gt; during the rinse cycle of washing machine.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use turpentine&lt;/strong&gt;: Add half a cup of turpentine to the washing water with the sheets and wash on a regular cycle using warm water.Rinse thoroughly to remove most of the turpentine. Hang the sheets outside or on a clothes horse to dry.It is very important that you do not put the sheets in the dryer after washing with turpentine as turpentine is combustible and could cause a fire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use Epsom salts&lt;/strong&gt;: Fill a laundry tub with cold water and add 50g of Epsom salts. Stir the sheets around in the tub for two minutes (use a wooden spoon if you don't want your hands to get cold!)Leave the sheets to soak overnight in the Epsom salts mixture. The following morning, rinse the sheets out thoroughly, then hang them outside to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use borax&lt;/strong&gt;: Fill a laundry tub with cold water and add 6 tablespoons of borax to the tub.Add the sheets to the water, stir them around and leave them to soak overnight.Rinse thoroughly the next morning and hang outside to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use salt&lt;/strong&gt;: Fill a laundry tub with cold water and throw in 2 handfuls of salt. Add the sheets and leave them to soak overnight. Wash, rinse, and dry as usual.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-10-06T06:16:54.440" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T06:16:54.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17544" CreationDate="2017-10-05T08:22:59.443" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can't really change the glossy finish of your table. You may please try the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try polarized lenses or sunglasses while using monitor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You may try glasses with anti-glare coating on it. And such&#xA;glasses will be helpful while PCs too.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shooting and Hunting glasses also offers a very good alternative.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using dark table top sheets like the ones shown below would help you in reducing the quantity of light is reflected:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/96WqY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/96WqY.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Dark cloth&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are not getting table top sheets of the desired length or if you find purchasing it would be a waste of money, then you could purchase a long piece of dark colored cloth according to your need from any fabric shop nearby.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Even then, if you find it a waste of money, then you can think of purchasing chart papers of dark color from any fancy stores nearby. Spread it over the table. But I don't encourage using this method, as this can be dangerous when paper heats up to it's burning point.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-10-05T13:41:47.190" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T13:41:47.190" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17544" CreationDate="2017-10-05T13:33:54.540" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In general, providing suitable working conditions, including furniture, hardware and lighting / shade is a basic requirement companies in the EU have to fulfill. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But as there might be similar cases for other users, I'll post an answer nevertheless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your desk is highly reflective and covering it isn't practical, you need to tackle the source of light that causes it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The most obvious solution are curtains or blinds, that can be pulled if it's (too) sunny outside. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Alternatively, affixing a semi-transparent foil or paper (think parchment or sandwich wrapper material) to the window pane is an option. I'm a fan of those self-adhesive foils that can be removed without a trace - same material as the seasonal window stickers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;And finally, you could use dilluted paint or wallpaper glue or, in a pinch, corn or potato starch cooked with water until thickish. Just use something that is removable from glass.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T13:33:54.540" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17550" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17520" CreationDate="2017-10-05T17:47:30.433" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a baggie, fill it with Vinegar and tie it around the shower head and let it soak over night.   Remove the baggie and flush with water.  The vinegar, being acid dissolves the lime which is a base.  Alternatively, if it's easy to unscrew the shower head, remove it and soak it in a small bowl of Vinegar.  Vinegar is a lot less expensive than commercial cleaners and does a remarkably good job.  Vinegar is a great to have around the house:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/organizing-cleaning/uses-for-vinegar&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/organizing-cleaning/uses-for-vinegar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T17:47:30.433" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17545" CreationDate="2017-10-05T18:00:46.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try ironing the bedding after you finish the/your normal washing and drying cycle. Iron your sheets with the hottest setting for cotton. Heat &quot;relaxes&quot; cotton fibres that stiffen during the wash. Usually, the drying cycle heat with agitation would be sufficient to ease the stiffness. With added thickness, a few more washes will be necessary until the fabric loses some body (and fibres).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have found that bamboo-based and hemp-based cloth to be softer and last longer than cotton which is more plentiful and less expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-10-05T18:00:46.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17553" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11600" CreationDate="2017-10-06T07:53:32.423" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Option 1: Get a cooling seat which can be layed on the seat. Search in Amazon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option 2: Take a break for walking on stairs(if available)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option 3: Do streching at desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option 4. If none of the above work. Move to the front edge of the seat, Lift your butt &amp;amp; Balance on thighs for once in an hour for few mins. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22458" LastActivityDate="2017-10-06T07:53:32.423" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17557" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-07T22:28:18.183" Score="3" ViewCount="254" Body="&lt;p&gt;Twice in the last month,I have found myself battling with an ice cream sundae. The problem is that the sundae itself is served in a tall thin glass with the cream on top,then the layers of ice cream,marshmallows and syrup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This means when you come to eat it,you end up instead of a nice mix,you get all the cream,then all the icecream,then finally at the bottom,spoonfuls of syrup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I try to use the long narrow spoon to mix it in the glass,it ends up pouring out the sides and going everywhere.&#xA;So is there an optimum way to get to eat my sundae neatly without creating a colossal mess at the table?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19170" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-10-08T00:16:38.567" LastActivityDate="2017-10-08T01:02:12.447" Title="How to eat a sundae to get a good mix?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17558" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17557" CreationDate="2017-10-08T01:02:12.447" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Order your sundae in a bowl or larger container more manageable for your style. Not all sundaes are &quot;Towering Ice Cream Sundaes&quot; served in a tall &quot;parfait glass&quot; which you describe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The parfait glass is popular for serving Ice Cream Sundaes but it came from a French tradition of serving frozen custard in the tall glass with the long-handled parfait spoon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.therichest.com/buzz/17-ways-to-eat-an-ice-cream-sundae/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;17 different Ice Cream Sundaes&lt;/a&gt;. Only one is not shown in bowls and large cups.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stop fighting with your confections and enjoy yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-10-08T01:02:12.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17536" CreationDate="2017-10-08T01:23:34.497" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe your difficulty can be solved with properly fitting boxer shorts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The size you are wearing is too large for your wardrobe of tailored clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The unsightly creases and wrinkles are made when the oversize extra material is crumpled, twisted, and pressed between your body and your trousers during daily wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you have some time to spare, try this experiment in the privacy of your home: wear your underwear without pants and you'll see that no creases are formed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Purchase and wear trim-fitting boxer shorts with a minimum extra bloused material to reduce wrinkling. If your boxer shorts are more closely fitting than your trousers, little or no wrinkling that you describe will occur.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-10-08T01:23:34.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17560" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-08T09:43:27.103" Score="1" ViewCount="871" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of Jordan 1 low and today I found out that the midsole of the shoe start having cracks. I am thinking if I can use any rubber mould to cover those crack or if there are any other ways to help to cover the cracks on the midsole. If you could help, that will mean the world to me. Because that Jordan is my favourite shoe. It has been with me for 10 years, so please help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22477" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-10-08T20:49:20.023" LastActivityDate="2017-11-05T05:38:27.573" Title="Repairing cracks in sneaker treads" Tags="&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17563" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17110" CreationDate="2017-10-09T11:53:03.863" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I worked for a while in a lab with very sensitive electrical equipment. To protect it (and us) from static shocks, we all had special anti-static sandals. The company paid for them. We we not allowed into the lab without these sandals, and visitors got grounding straps inserted into their shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I still wear these sandals at work, and they are marvellous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T11:53:03.863" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6" CreationDate="2017-10-09T15:18:00.407" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take out any batteries, if possible, and/or turn off wireless keyboard. Rinse it off with very warm water in the sink for about 3 minutes. If you have a sprayer function on the faucet ....better. Take outside and shake out as much water as possible and let dry in sun for about 4 hours. Do this on a hot summer day. I've successfully done this twice over the years. Blows me away. I have Apple products.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22487" LastActivityDate="2017-10-09T15:18:00.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17567" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-10T00:21:20.677" Score="1" ViewCount="123" Body="&lt;p&gt;My kitchen counter top has a small patch that is losing color. The patch is the main area of the countertop where my wife cuts veggies/processes food/other stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for some fix to get it back in its original color since we live in a rented house, and this thing is not covered in the standard maintenance provided to us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21948" LastEditorUserId="22721" LastEditDate="2017-11-03T08:16:42.003" LastActivityDate="2018-03-13T17:51:36.100" Title="Kitchen Counter top has small patch that is losing color" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17569" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-10T04:52:58.427" Score="0" ViewCount="179" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just yesterday my smartphone's safety cover got broken as in the image below. It's minor damage and my favourite too so I do not want to replace it, at least not now. I want to fix it by using &quot;feviquick&quot;. Any other method or hack one would give would be helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think the case is not bent, but if you see the left part of the case, then it is tored!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am concerned that any chemical which if I use to fix the cover should not be affecting the back surface of the phone! It's material is plastic, silicone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/frnsF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/frnsFm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Smartphone safety case.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19814" LastEditorUserId="2272" LastEditDate="2017-11-13T16:29:54.177" LastActivityDate="2017-11-26T07:51:17.250" Title="Fixing the safety case of the smartphone" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17570" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17577" CreationDate="2017-10-10T06:57:55.063" Score="2" ViewCount="2113" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a beautiful loaf of chocolate chip brioche and I want to toast it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/601Ul.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/601Ulm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Chocolate Chip Brioche&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But when I toast it, the chocolate chips melt into my toaster. How can I fix this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4020" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-16T06:42:42.327" LastActivityDate="2019-06-06T08:12:59.323" Title="How can I toast chocolate chip bread?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17570" CreationDate="2017-10-10T08:51:54.077" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try placing a pan over a vessel of boiling water and put choc chip bread so as to toast it without melting the choc chip due to excessive heat. Hope this helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21911" LastActivityDate="2017-10-10T08:51:54.077" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17573" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17576" CreationDate="2017-10-10T14:34:10.347" Score="-1" ViewCount="162" Body="&lt;p&gt;I get injured a lot more than an average person. So I use band-aids pretty often. But everytime I take it off, it takes all of the hairs stuck to it and is very painful in addition to leaving a permanent scar because of the hair being pulled from it's roots. Can anyone tell me how to avoid this problem? Am I doing anything wrong? Is there a correct method to take it off?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22498" LastActivityDate="2017-10-12T07:33:00.753" Title="How to properly take off a band-aid?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17574" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17570" CreationDate="2017-10-10T15:37:53.620" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place the bread on a heat-resistant surface and use a paint stripper (heat gun) (or a gas torch, if you're adventurous) to toast the bread. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-10-10T15:37:53.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17575" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17570" CreationDate="2017-10-10T16:03:49.523" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems obvious you can't toast bread with chocolate on the outside. If it has to be warm, then pop it on a plate and zap it in the microwave. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But then it isn't toasted and that is not a hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-10-10T19:38:43.677" LastActivityDate="2017-10-10T19:38:43.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17576" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17573" CreationDate="2017-10-10T20:09:13.953" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rub baby oil (or mineral oil) into the Band-Aid, especially on the adhesive face, as you are taking it off. Then remove it slowly. The oil will neutralize the adhesive, and the Band-Aid should slide right off (leaving your hairs where they belong!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-10-10T20:09:13.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17577" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17570" CreationDate="2017-10-10T20:12:05.000" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can toast bread in a flat frying pan on a stove top. Be sure to flip the bread to toast both sides. Some of the chocolate may melt out, but you should be able to scrape it off of the pan with a spatula and &quot;reapply&quot; it to your toast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-10-10T20:12:05.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17578" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17570" CreationDate="2017-10-11T08:23:40.097" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could obtain 'toastie bags'. These are made for making cheese toasties in toasters, place a slice in a bag and then pop them into your toaster. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and example can be found &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thesafetysupplycompany.co.uk/p/9154774/sealapack---re-usable-toaster-bags---pack-of-2---af-5050375089938.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxtCeiJLo1gIVzLDtCh237AufEAQYBCABEgLioPD_BwE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;. But please feel free to find your own if you decide to purchase.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastActivityDate="2017-10-11T08:23:40.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17579" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17573" CreationDate="2017-10-12T07:33:00.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put your (say hand) in warm water for a minute. The band aid will come off easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's more inaccessible part of the body, wet a towel and place it on your body, and then try to remove the band aid&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-10-12T07:33:00.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17580" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17584" CreationDate="2017-10-12T08:23:16.887" Score="1" ViewCount="437" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems like manufacturers conspiracy, but I go through 3-4 pairs of earbuds a year, just because of the broken cable.&#xA;They just won't make them last or detachable.&#xA;I discovered recently that there's a standard for this, named &quot;mmcx connector&quot;, which seems to target that exact problem. But after I bought a pair of earphones with mmcx-es and went through 2 cables with them, the left earphone just degraded itself (lost 70% of volume). I received a replacement, and the same story repeated itself. All within a year!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what would be a solution for this. I need decent sounding earbuds, with detachable cord that would be more or less durable, without going crazy-expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22510" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T16:51:12.753" Title="Always breaking my earbuds. Strategy?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17581" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-12T20:28:14.147" Score="-1" ViewCount="129" Body="&lt;p&gt;People who are financially secure without having to work, why do you work?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22517" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T12:31:12.023" Title="People who are financially secure without having to work, why do you work?" Tags="&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-10-13T17:50:55.753" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17582" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17580" CreationDate="2017-10-12T20:36:02.743" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only lifehack solution I heard for this problem was a father who braided a leather cover for his sons earplugs.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Where the 'naked' earplugs usually broke within a few weeks to months, the covered ones lasted for a few years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can not braid leather you might be able to cover the wire in a different way. I am thinking sticky tape, or feed the wire through a cord.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many sites with instructions to braid, leather, paracord with and without a core and other string on the web, I think it is the best to search images (if you want stills) or videos (if you prefer moving instructions) and try out a few. But here are a few to start with, the kind of braid you need is not always at the head of the page and I have not (always) been able to link to the right bit.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A still &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lbbyj.com/index.php?main_page=page&amp;amp;id=4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;(steps) 8 strand leather around paracord.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Video, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Svt-Ba5ePY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;4 strand around a hard core.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mixed (both stills and video) &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Braided-Leather/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Around the core quite a bit down the page.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;And my own site (not commercial) &lt;a href=&quot;http://knopen.ismijnhobby.nl/tables/braid-text_table.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;with many ways of braiding in stills, diagrams.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have never seen instructions for covering headphone wires, so you will need to use your own imagination as well.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Never having seen the covered headphones, this is what the father told me he had done. The earphones were the kind with separate buds for each ear, when covering he did have them together, (in this sketch, the bit between the red rings,) and the actual wire would come out a 10 cm/4&quot; from the bud and the braiding would go round the neck, taking the weight of the braid as well as the music player which was on a connection near the Y in the wire.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oiojv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oiojv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;a basic sketch of a set of headphones with the wires side by side in the back.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-10-13T16:51:12.753" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T16:51:12.753" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17584" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17580" CreationDate="2017-10-13T01:29:14.230" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use hot glue on the wire leading into the 3.5mm male jack, and stiffen it with 5-10mm heatshrink. The heatshrink will compress onto the jack and hot glue, making it highly tug-resistant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9jcGP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9jcGPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;foo&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of earbuds that have lasted 6 years after receiving this treatment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: It’s worth mentioning that the rubber on most earbuds will naturally decay in strength by the joints - they’ll break even if you don’t tug them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastEditorUserId="21104" LastEditDate="2017-10-13T15:18:59.853" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T15:18:59.853" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17585" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3884" CreationDate="2017-10-13T03:53:24.653" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I installed a free Android app named &lt;strong&gt;Call Confirm&lt;/strong&gt; which has helped greatly to stop this problem. I would suggest you try it or look for another that does something similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22446" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T03:53:24.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17586" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17581" CreationDate="2017-10-13T09:37:10.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you enjoy what your doing and/or if what you are doing is your natural 'calling' you are not really 'working'.  Think about it.  What you do for the majority of your daily waking, non-eating, non-commuting, non-bathroom, hours defines who you are.  It is part of your identity.  It gives you satisfaction.  It is part of your mission in life and you would do it for free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many of us cannot choose to live our calling because we are not financially independent.  We have to accept the jobs that the system provides in our locality.  We cannot afford to wait for the job we want and/or we don't have the resources to start our own business in said profession.  Being financially secure gives you that freedom to choose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20914" LastEditorUserId="20914" LastEditDate="2017-10-13T09:44:58.730" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T09:44:58.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17587" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-13T10:24:38.523" Score="1" ViewCount="331" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am an Uber driver and I have this necessity after working late weekend nights and I am too tired to drive home safely. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Firstly, I have several vehicles but none of them have seats that recline to a bed-like sleeping position.  I would like to know which car is most accommodating in this regard. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The head rest for the seat is meant for driving, not pillow.  I have tried various compact head rests with limited success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am a bit over 6ft tall.  Which SUV and/or minivans have the most flat space when all the seats are put down for cargo position?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have to cover the windows with various cardboard or sun shades to keep the morning light out and for privacy.  I would like to know a hack to both keep out the light and also provide good R factor for heat insulation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20914" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-14T11:12:41.343" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T11:12:41.343" Title="Best configuration for sleeping in car" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17588" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17581" CreationDate="2017-10-13T12:31:12.023" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm still a student but my uncle is in the financial position (and age, 63) to retire but he chooses to work. He is the kind of guy who has built businesses all of his life and has told me he will continue to do so until he is physically unable. I asked him something similar not long ago and this is what he told me:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;He enjoys his work and finds it rewarding. It's no longer about the money. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Working keeps his mind and body sharp. He enjoys the challenges&#xA;and problem solving. It allows him keep active and stay relevant.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22520" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T12:31:12.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17589" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17544" CreationDate="2017-10-13T19:47:25.200" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have a look at non-adhesive shelf liner.  You can make it whatever size you like, it comes in matte black (as well as matte white, taupe beige, and a few other colors) and the non-slip surface on one or both sides is great for putting it on top of a functional flat surface like a desk.  I use it all the time on everything from tables to shelves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like the ones made by Duckbrand. Con-tact brand and generic options will likely work, too.  Size options are organized by width of the roll, 12&quot; or 20&quot; (30.5 centimeters or 51 centimeters).  The rolls come in various lengths from 4 feet all the way up to 22 feet.  I cut it to make whatever size I want with a razor blade/utility knife, and then I carefully line up the edges and tape them with a strong tape like duct tape, preferably in a matching color.  Flip it over and the seam is nearly invisible, especially in the mesh-surfaced two-sided grip version called SelectGrip.  The non-mesh one-sided grip version called SolidGrip is trickier to align seams, but with a little practice the seams are almost invisible, too.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You probably should decide if you want a smooth desktop surface where things will slide around, or if you want a supercool anti-slip desktop surface where your pens and other light objects will have a bit more friction-adherence. &#xA;Imagine a playful cat on your desk.  While the cat can certainly enjoy herself batting your pens and pencils around on the two-sided grip mesh surface (SelectGrip), she would much prefer playing with your writing implements if your desk were covered in the one-sided grip surface (SolidGrip).  As a cat owner, I like to have things on my tables remain on my tables instead of ending up on the floor to become cat toys. I tend to use the double-sided SelectGrip for most flat surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps and best of luck with your desk!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S.  The double-sided-grip mesh SelectGrip is completely matte.  The single-sided-grip SolidGrip has a bit of a sheen to it.  You can see sheen details at duckbrand'com and I believe they can ship to you across the pond.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19775" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T19:47:25.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17590" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4123" CreationDate="2017-10-13T21:09:36.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure if Acetone counts as a harsh chemical - if you're female you've likely used it to remove nail polish.  Acetone allegedly dissolves superglue, possibly at higher concentrations than is found in nail polish remover, depending on the superglue.  Your superglue spill is a recent one so acetone might work great!  Still, you might want to test some on an inconspicuous area of your desk before going full-tilt on a visible area.  Ideally, a cheap bottle of acetone-based nail polish remover will soften the superglue enough to allow you to gently scrape it off using a plastic credit card/giftcard/ type of nonmetallic straightedge.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For God's sake, put away the scalpel!  Always start with the least damaging tool and proceed slowly and gently, moving up to a stronger and stiffer tool only when you're sure you need more toolpower to get the job done.  Tool overkill has destroyed more expensive objects than probably anything else when it comes to removing stickers/residue/hardened lumps of detritus.   I once bought a super-expensive flatscreen TV and the moron delivery guy scraped off the manufacturers' stickers with his pocketknife.  When the replacement flatscreen TV arrived, i unpacked it myself and gave the stickers a few squirts of Googone.  They came off nicely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it turns out you've already scratched it, or if you need to get the surface perfectly flat, you need to find yourself some finish-restoring advice from an old retired guy who does woodworking.  Get up early, bring a pocketful of business cards, and head out to your local Rockler or other woodworking supply store.  If you're not close to one of these, you may have to find old retired woodworking guys elsewhere, such as at Harbor Freight, Country Buffet, or wherever old guys hang out.  Note that the best time to find them is always at the crack of dawn.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your desk isn't made of wood, you can likely skip the aforementioned and take a shortcut or two.  First, I'd go to whomever is tasked with purchasing at your workplace.  Flirt with her, and bring her donuts.  Impress upon her your urgent need for a new desk.  Clearly, the legs are wobbly on your old desk, the drawers are sticking shut, and you'll be much more productive sitting at your nice NEW desk!   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No luck?  Go buy a Dremel tool, and the sanding/buffing attachments.  Gently, slowly, and progressively grind/buff the superglue.  Once your desk surface is restored to the desired smoothness, you may wish to erect a childproof/idiotproof desk barrier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19775" LastActivityDate="2017-10-13T21:09:36.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17591" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17642" CreationDate="2017-10-14T19:36:23.573" Score="0" ViewCount="765" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00TP9847I&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;these leather sneakers&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gzc22.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gzc22m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;ECCO Collin Classic Tie&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are scuffed now, and in those regions the black has become a grayish worn color.  When I wipe these shoes with a damp cloth, they change to a nice black matte color like they were originally, but this wears off as they dry out again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there something I can put on the shoes to make them stay like this?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It seems shoe polish is all about making shoes shiny, which I am not interested in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used to have the kind that behaves like black paint, which I am also not interested in, because it would blacken the white stitching.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22533" LastEditorUserId="22533" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T19:11:37.170" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T17:42:11.583" Title="How to make leather sneakers black again, but not shiny?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="13" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17592" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13654" CreationDate="2017-10-14T22:05:53.093" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;deconstruct the problem: Open the washing machine and take out the top concrete block if easily accessible. Move the block separately. Do not lose the screws, nuts and bolts. You'll need them later. Tie the now 25 kg lighter machine onto your cart and choose correct angle of attack on stairs following others' advice above. Remember that your neighborhood laundromat may have social advantages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22537" LastActivityDate="2017-10-14T22:05:53.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17593" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17591" CreationDate="2017-10-15T04:15:13.193" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I polished my own shoes as a kid, I remember that polish doesn't make your shoes shiny. Buffing them, with a cloth or a special brush, is what makes them shiny. So you should be able to apply polish to get that matte look, so long as you don't buff them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-10-15T04:15:13.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17595" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17587" CreationDate="2017-10-16T05:03:21.103" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you do to earn your living really has no relevance to being too tired to drive yourself home. Anyone who is not rested well-enough to operate a vehicle should not operate a vehicle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't tell you which vehicle you should use, buy, or try for sleeping comfort. It's your opinion and it's off topic here. Likewise, we are not a product testing lab to tell you which product will suit you. It's your opinion and it's off topic here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whatever sleeping position you choose, do the best you can under the circumstances. Be content that you chose a vehicle primarily for safe and efficient transportation not for sleeping comfort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A good material to use to block out light and provide good insulation is foil-backed foam insulation. It comes in various thicknesses and can be cut to shape with a box-cutter easily. Use light cardboard or heavy paper to make templates of each of your windows. Use two pieces for the windshield - left and right. Trace the paper templates on the insulation. Press the shades into the window frame when you want the privacy. Follow instructions as to whether the foil should face in or out depending on your season and climate. The pieces should be symmetrical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you are not using the shades, store them flat in the car storage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to many Web sources, it is better to nap for a short time to refresh yourself than to push onward incapacitated by sleep deprivation which many agree is equivalent to drug or alcohol intoxication.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T05:03:21.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17596" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-16T10:08:55.283" Score="3" ViewCount="470" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have bad blackheads around my nose. I don't want to get chemical treatments. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to get rid of them naturally at home?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22548" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-10-30T13:46:25.920" LastActivityDate="2018-05-08T16:14:30.103" Title="Naturally removing blackheads at home" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2018-12-05T15:05:20.683" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17597" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17599" CreationDate="2017-10-16T17:56:21.213" Score="3" ViewCount="261" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I go to sleep at night,itchiness starts to me,which causes red rashes.and no sleep also.&#xA;Any one please suggest how to get rid of this soon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22552" LastActivityDate="2020-12-21T12:43:22.857" Title="Please help how to get rid of dust mites which causes itching at night" Tags="&lt;dust&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17598" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3935" CreationDate="2017-10-16T19:21:55.923" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've put rice in a dryer sheet to absorb the moisture and put off a fresh smell, I'll be honest I don't know if it works yet, but in theory it sounds reasonable. Of course once you put the rice in the dryer sheet you have to tape up the end to where it kind of looks like a badminton birdie. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22553" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T19:21:55.923" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17597" CreationDate="2017-10-16T23:16:58.413" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it &lt;em&gt;is&lt;/em&gt; caused by dust mites, then &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First clean the bedroom, flooring, furniture and bedding &lt;strong&gt;thoroughly&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clean any air ducts and change air filters, &lt;em&gt;then&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00LI7HG6A&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;zippered mattress protector&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00BM8KC3E&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;pillow covers&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, though, check with an allergist who could test for specific allergens, because this itching might be caused by laundry softener, detergent or the fabric itself. Such a doctor might also prescribe a course of treatment, such as desensitization (&quot;allergy shots&quot;), medication, or perhaps just an ointment for dry skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-10-16T23:16:58.413" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17600" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15208" CreationDate="2017-10-17T01:42:50.273" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To me you are definitely underdressed for weather below +10 C - especially when it rains/snows and/or is windy.   Think about where you lose body heat - it's mostly from your extremities (head, hands, feet).  It's also quite important that you remain as dry as possible at all times.  Waiting for the bus with cold damp feet (even at +5 C) can become a real misery.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you only do one thing - wear something like a ski toque (wool cap) on your head.  Something like 35% of heat loss is from the head, leading to this bit of folk wisdom around here (central Canada where -20 C is common): If you want warm feet - cover your head.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Runners are a bad choice, replace them with warmer(and dampness resistant) footwear and wear gloves (or better yet, mittens).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Wear any coat you have over the sweater, if only to block the wind/rain; both are great stealers of body heat. This is an example of how to use layers to beat the cold (add/remove layers as needed).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you know somone who plays winter sports - skating, skiing, etc.? If so, ask them for what works (they'll be familiar with all of the above suggestions).  And/or do some web searches for subjects like &quot;winter sports clothes&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW for women it comes down to a choice of being warm or being stylish  I'm sure you can figure out what choice almost all Canadian women make - and what choice ALL Canadian men make.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22558" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T01:42:50.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17603" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4298" CreationDate="2017-10-17T10:19:43.883" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can do a lot to reduce the build up of dust in the first place, and then to make it easier to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start by removing rugs and carpets where possible. Hard floors are much easier to clean as they don't trap dust. If you need rugs or carpets you can get types that both produce and trap less dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On a similar note, you can also try to reduce the amount of dust from furnishings by switching to leather and wood instead of cloth and fabric. Clean/change filters on air conditioners and ventilation regularly. Switch to blinds instead of curtains, and try to keep windows shut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try to keep your floor area clean. The more obstacles the more effort it will be to clean. Also try to avoid areas, particularly gaps, that are hard to access with the vacuum cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, get a good vacuum cleaner with good accessories. For example, you can get attachments for vacuuming furniture, for doing on top of large items like wardrobes, and of course the right head for the type of floor you are cleaning. Some have specific features that make your life easier - Dyson's lift more dust from carpets in my experience, while Japanese manufacturers like Panasonic and Hitachi offer dust sensors so you know when an area is clean and you can move on without wasted effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T10:19:43.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17604" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15453" CreationDate="2017-10-17T14:44:39.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've always used DVD boxes for this exact purpose. Here's a quick drawing to illustrate my point:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MQ3Sw.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MQ3Swm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Laptop on DVD boxes&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some remarks:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Obviously, the DVDs go below the laptop.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If your bed is quite soft, using a single DVD box on either side may not be enough (because it sinks into the soft bed, thus still covering the air inlets). The solution is simple: use taller stacks on both sides. You'll want enough clearance between the laptop and the bed. About the thickness of a DVD box should suffice.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Notice that the stacks are nearer to the &quot;top&quot; (near the screen) than the &quot;bottom&quot;. This is to account for the added weight of the screen. If you put the stacks in the middle, your laptop will want to tip backwards (due to the screen weight)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the DVD boxes block the air inlets, shift them outwards until they no longer cover the inlets. The laptop will still be stable even if it's only resting on the outer edge of the DVD boxes, but the protruding DVD boxes might be a bit more in your way (e.g. when using a mouse)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22263" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-17T15:01:15.230" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T15:01:15.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17596" CreationDate="2017-10-17T19:18:07.033" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You'll need a blackhead remover tool like this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/face/accessories/blackhead-remover/p/p000947&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/face/accessories/blackhead-remover/p/p000947&lt;/a&gt; if you don't want to squeeze with your fingernails.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wash your face thoroughly and then steam it over a bowl of very hot or boiling water for a couple of minutes or so. Dry your face, use a mirror to see what you're  doing, and use the removal tool or your (cleaned and scrubbed) fingers to apply pressure to each one, preferably without damaging the surrounding skin. If you live somewhere hot and humid, you won't need  to steam your face - the object of that is simply to soften the skin and open up the pores, which happens anyway in humid, hot climates.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Afterwards, wash the area with soap, use cold water to rinse it off, pat dry and apply a light moisturizer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T19:18:07.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17606" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14883" CreationDate="2017-10-17T22:54:50.637" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem is the way the necktie was assembled. You can &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;fix&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; it; but, the effort won't be worth it unless the tie has sentimental value. If you look at the back of your neck-tie you'll see the two sides of it are &quot;tack-stitched&quot; together where they meet. The bar-shape tack-stitch holds too securely to allow each side to &quot;give&quot; enough to lie flat after a few uses.&lt;br&gt; Remove the tack-stitch and iron the tie and bunting inner liner; then, reassemble it: fold the sides together and baste them with a single thread rather than tack the sides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;avoid&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; the problem by ensuring your neckties are &quot;single thread.&quot; Single-thread neckties are folded lengthwise on either side to meet. A single thread is bast-stitched to either side to close the folded tie shut. The thread is not attached but allowed to just hang. The single thread gives your garment some &quot;give&quot; so asymmetrical knots don't twist the threads of the necktie. They are usually a bit more expensive because this cannot be automated. A person must finish the garment. Since it costs more anyway, better materials can be used as they are a smaller fraction (proportionally) of the cost of manufacture. Next time you find yourself in a mens store, ask the salesperson to show you the details of assembly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;hack&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; the problem by fastening the tails of the necktie to your shirt with a tie-bar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some neck-ties have a loop for the smaller end to hold it in place behind the wider end. In addition, some have a series of button holes to attach to your shirt button.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-10-17T22:54:50.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17607" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17587" CreationDate="2017-10-18T01:39:34.800" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;(Disclaimer: I'm not medically trained and this isn't medical advice; and I know from experience that sleeping in a car isn't ideal.)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to sleep in your vehicle, a sleeping bag provides warmth and a degree of comfort and privacy. This would also allow you to wind down your windows a tiny bit for ventilation while still wanting to keep warm. You can get use a compression bag to squash the sleeping bag into a small bundle for storage to maximise luggage space for your customers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of blocking your windows to stop light getting in, you can use a sleeping mask (essentially, a blindfold). At a pinch, a handkerchief between your eyes and your sunglasses can be quite effective. Make sure your nose has sufficient clearance and you're not putting harmful pressure on your eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The remaining problem you mentioned was seating comfort. After cocooning yourself in the sleeping bag and mask, recline your seat slightly and pretend you're on an aeroplane :) . Air the vehicle when you wake up, for the comfort of your next passenger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Needless to say, make sure you're in a safe neighbourhood. If the location is suitable, you might be better off pitching a small pop-up tent near your vehicle and sleeping there instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T01:39:34.800" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17608" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-18T09:42:13.237" Score="7" ViewCount="2355" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often find pen drive necessary with me at all times. However, I'm having trouble finding an appropriate way to carry it with me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Earlier, I used to keep it in my wallet. But carrying the wallet in my pant pocket placed some pressure on the pen drive, because of which it's getting damaged. I lost two pen drives because of some hardware failure as a result of this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently, I'm using an ID tag to wear the pen drive around my neck. It's fine if I'm going to office, as I'll be wearing a shirt. So, the pen drive won't have to dangle in front of me. I don't like that. However, that's the problem when I'm not wearing formals (when I'm at home or at friend's place).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In such situations, I do have the option of carrying it in my short's (or pant's) pocket. But when I have to ride a bicycle or a motorcycle, it's not so comfortable as I have to keep checking if it's still safe in my pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, is there a way I could carry the pen drive both in my formal as well as informal attire, that's also comfortable?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is my pen drive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FVUPo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FVUPom.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Pen drive&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user22576" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T12:25:40.363" LastActivityDate="2019-08-03T23:56:42.880" Title="How to comfortably carry a pen drive in any attire without risk of physical damage?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;bicycle&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17608" CreationDate="2017-10-18T10:06:06.023" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many flash sticks / pen drives nowadays have keyring loops.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I simply carry a flash stick on my keyring - like this...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qpbMf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qpbMf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Flash stick on keyring&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As my keys are always in my pocket if I'm outside the house, the flash stick is always with me.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Everybody has a pocket in which they keep keys in a comfortable manner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T10:06:06.023" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17610" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17611" CreationDate="2017-10-18T10:25:53.150" Score="10" ViewCount="1246" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe this problem is well known to most drivers: there are times you just feel your eyes closing while driving, even if you slept well the night before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally, you would stop the car in a gas station and &quot;refresh&quot; yourself, or even stop the car in the side of the road and take a short nap. However, this isn't always possible (e.g. long highroad) so I would like to know if there are any small hacks to help me go through this awake and safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, how to prevent myself from falling asleep while driving a car?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-10T21:11:28.347" LastActivityDate="2019-07-24T13:07:18.413" Title="Stay conscious and focused while driving" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17611" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17610" CreationDate="2017-10-18T10:32:49.580" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;These are some tricks that work for me:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having a cold beverage to drink (while driving, but carefully) works very well for me. I guess it's better if it has caffeine, I usually use Coke, but even water works. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anything that makes you stay more active, e.g.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;eating a candy once in a while, those that will last some minutes in your mouth (Halls, for example)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;listening to music which you can sing along (sing to yourself if you don't want to disturb other people).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can also try some mental games, as long as they don't distract your attention of the road too much. I like trying to form words out of the plates letters. (In spain the plates have 9999 BBB format, so it can be funny).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to set the air conditioning a bit low, 1-2 degree under your comfort temperature, or open the window a bit. If you travel alone, open the other side window. Fresh air helps a lot.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18454" LastEditorUserId="18454" LastEditDate="2017-10-18T10:38:55.517" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T10:38:55.517" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17610" CreationDate="2017-10-18T10:53:55.810" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only safe option is to avoid getting into this situation in the first place with better planning. If you do end up like this, the only safe thing to do is pull over and rest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nothing else will allow you to drive safely when tired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T10:53:55.810" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17613" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17596" CreationDate="2017-10-18T11:52:01.220" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;you can also use tea tree oil or witch hazel  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://draxe.com/how-to-get-rid-of-blackheads/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Dr Axe - see 11. Essential Oil Spot Treatment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T11:52:01.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17615" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17608" CreationDate="2017-10-18T14:57:52.397" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you mentioned riding a bicycle or motorcycle, might I suggest this solution:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9TDT4.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HJgYv.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qOwL9.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=running+belt&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;sa=X&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Running belt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a lean &lt;strong&gt;running waistpack&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; essentially it's a long, zippered neoprene pouch which wraps around you beltline to be worn over or under your shirt when you have small items which are easily lost when you are active. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's very comfortable to be worn all day. It's zippered, so you don't have to keep checking if your stuff is still safe in your pocket. And it's very stealthy, so it doesn't look like a &quot;fanny pack&quot; or anything of &lt;em&gt;that&lt;/em&gt; design. You can store &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; small items like keys, money, the cards we carry around, and it typically stretches big enough to hold phones, wallets, etc&amp;hellip; if you need that. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T14:57:52.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17616" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17608" CreationDate="2017-10-18T16:03:27.820" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can get a prosthetic fashioned to house the USB drive, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cnet.com/news/usb-prosthetic-finger-gives-new-meaning-to-thumbdrives/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this individual&lt;/a&gt; whose missing digit has been replaced with a literal &quot;thumb drive.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22582" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T16:03:27.820" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17608" CreationDate="2017-10-18T16:25:35.107" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a coin pocket in your pants that you're not keeping coins in, that's a good solution because the flash drive usually fits snugly and is unlikely to fall out. This depends on the type of pants, of course, but biking shouldn't be a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5260" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T16:25:35.107" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17618" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17608" CreationDate="2017-10-18T17:08:42.357" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This slightly dodges the question at hand. But my advice is to ditch the thumb drive completely. Cloud storage is automatically everywhere you go that has an internet connection and the free tier from most companies is often larger in storage than the average thumb drive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use Google Drive and their client program means the files are automatically downloaded to my personal PC while the website means I can still access the files at work, on my phone, a friends house, or anywhere else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will never break or corrupt (through your own fault) and the Google one (maybe others) even has it's own recycle bin so deleted files can be recovered from wherever no matter where they're deleted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And you never have to carry anything anywhere - all it takes is an email and password. (I also use 2FA for extra security).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18475" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T17:08:42.357" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17619" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17608" CreationDate="2017-10-18T17:10:00.860" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A retractable badge holder would probably do the trick.  You could wear it on your belt, and instead of attaching a badge, you could attach your USB drive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/taxbQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/taxbQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that the cord attached to it can easily extend and retract.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T17:10:00.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17620" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17608" CreationDate="2017-10-18T18:28:32.337" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get yourself one of these &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233806&amp;amp;cm_re=CORSAIR_SURVIVOR-_-20-233-806-_-Product&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233806&amp;amp;cm_re=CORSAIR_SURVIVOR-&lt;em&gt;-20-233-806-&lt;/em&gt;-Product&lt;/a&gt; Ive had one for years (since 4GB was considered big....) and its survived through everything Ive put it through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22584" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T18:28:32.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17622" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14105" CreationDate="2017-10-18T22:19:04.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ants seek out water because just like us, they need it to live. But unlike us, they can &quot;smell&quot; it, so unless you find a way to seal it up, they will find it every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put a (new) condom over the top of your bottle. Find some that don't include lube...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22589" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T22:19:04.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17623" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14101" CreationDate="2017-10-18T22:32:43.623" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I carry a similar one to the one in the link, I get them at harbor Freight tools in my area, every 6 months or so they offer them on an ad for 50 cents. HF are national to the US, but not everywhere so you can buy them on-line. They are dirt cheap and not very good quality, but good enough for opening boxes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fv80l.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fv80l.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Folding key knife&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.harborfreight.com/key-shaped-folding-knife-66837.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.harborfreight.com/key-shaped-folding-knife-66837.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every once in a while the TSA will see and confiscate it though, so when I buy them, I buy a bunch of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22590" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T22:32:43.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17624" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17610" CreationDate="2017-10-18T22:59:03.393" Score="5" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open a window all the way, even if it's freezing cold.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Radio / music player on at high volume.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Static exercises, i.e. butt clench, squeeze the steering wheel, left leg press etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note however, these are EMERGENCY procedures, i.e. there is no way to safely stop and take a &quot;power nap&quot;. The 15 minute power nap is the thing I find works the best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22590" LastActivityDate="2017-10-18T22:59:03.393" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17625" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17629" CreationDate="2017-10-19T10:13:26.227" Score="1" ViewCount="129" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw a limited series of a product produced by a startup company which offer a unique feature.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The company’s shop website quickly ran &lt;em&gt;“sold out”&lt;/em&gt; of the limited product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, I tried to find a reseller, and the last one I found is on amazon with only three item remaining in stock. But the product can’t be delivered to France. Of course, I can contact the vendor, but I’m a afraid he’ll be sold out before he start reading his messages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So how to buy a product that require a ᴜꜱ delivery mail address ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10860" LastEditorUserId="10860" LastEditDate="2017-10-19T12:07:35.550" LastActivityDate="2017-10-20T07:25:53.203" Title="How to buy a used product that requires a United States shipping address?" Tags="&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ClosedDate="2017-10-24T17:04:06.990" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17628" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17625" CreationDate="2017-10-19T23:34:58.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This sounds like a scam to get people from the US to respond. I don't exactly know how it will play out, but I have an idea it's like the other scams asking people to do some simple task.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why don't you fill out the details of your question, OP? Let's see the vendor website and the Amazon link.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21883" LastActivityDate="2017-10-19T23:34:58.053" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17625" CreationDate="2017-10-20T07:25:53.203" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems to be simply in my opinion. You can make use of sites like that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.viabox.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.viabox.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not connected with that site or any another but one time i was interested to buy fossil watch from US which was not able to ship outside US. The cons of that type of forwarding is that You probably will be forced to pay a customs fee, and there it can turn out that it is not very affordable. If you are interested in that type of sites You can simply type &quot;virtual US addres&quot; or &quot;US packages forwarding&quot; and there are plenty of sites which can provide You that type of service :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22606" LastActivityDate="2017-10-20T07:25:53.203" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17608" CreationDate="2017-10-21T00:11:33.597" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I especially enjoy keeping this on me with Kali linux and some other misc. tools. =) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F2hIq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F2hIq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;credit card usb&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22110" LastActivityDate="2017-10-21T00:11:33.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17631" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17638" CreationDate="2017-10-21T09:20:11.180" Score="2" ViewCount="1763" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every year or 2, I buy a bulk quantity of water softener salt. I always get 25kg bags and I buy 20-40 bags in order to get them at the best price.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm then left with a problem. I have space to store them in my attic room (where they need to be, alongside the water softener), but that means I have to transport all of the bags up a flight of stairs (just one, thankfully), to the attic room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Carrying just one of them by hand is just about doable; doing it 20-40 times is impossible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've considered some form of winch, but any permanent/expensive equipment is overkill given the fact that it will only be used every year or 2.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas for how to move them without back-breaking effort?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, smaller bags would work, yes a smaller quantity would work but both would cost more money. Opening the bags and dividing them is impractical because I would have to reseal them all afterwards. Leaving them downstairs and spreading the work is also a non-starter due to space constraints.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: although a diagram is overkill, here is a description of the &quot;landscape&quot; within which this needs to take place: 1) the stairs are a straight, single flight of 13 steps, 2) there is a large area of clear floor-space at the bottom of the stairs within which to work, 3) there is a doorway about 1 metre opposite the top of the stairs i.e. useful for bracing a pulley mechanism against, 4) this gives about 5 metres of working space at the top of the stairs, 5) the ceiling above the stairs follows the slope of the stairs from bottom to top, 6) the stairs are carpeted but 7) I wouldn't want to damage it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2019-04-21T12:58:52.250" LastActivityDate="2019-04-21T12:58:52.250" Title="Moving huge quantity of salt" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17632" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17631" CreationDate="2017-10-21T11:31:22.557" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;How big is a 25kg bag of salt?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can't reduce the effort (unless you install eg an electric winch) but you could make gripping the bags easier, if eg you put them into a canvas bag with handles on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you put a very long loop of webbing on a single bag you could maybe get the loop over your shoulder and have it reach down almost to the ground where the canvas bag was.  You'd only have to put your shoulder into the loop and straighten up a little to lift the bag maybe 6 inches from the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might even find that you could lift two bags, one behind you and one in front (or one on each side of you), using two bags connected by a long piece of webbing.  It't be like a loose form of 'shoulder yoke', as used by peasants everywhere to carry heavy loads more easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22614" LastActivityDate="2017-10-21T11:31:22.557" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14177" CreationDate="2017-10-21T15:37:22.970" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does the Macbook have a USB port? If so, forget about the headphone socket and use an external USB sound converter.  (I had to do this when I found a samsung laptop with speakers and a headphone socket didn't actually have the headphone socket connected to anything.  Samsung said 'but it's got speakers, why would you want to use headphones?' showing no appreciation of real life. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22614" LastActivityDate="2017-10-21T15:37:22.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17631" CreationDate="2017-10-21T16:07:39.963" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Currently, you store all the bags in the attic, near the water softener. However, it sounds as though you use the salt gradually throughout the year. If it is possible to store the bags on the ground level of your house, you could avoid the &quot;back-breaking effort&quot;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Store the 20-40 bags of salt on the ground floor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Each time you need to go into the attic to add more salt, just bring with you the small amount that you need.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-10-21T16:07:39.963" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17636" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17631" CreationDate="2017-10-21T19:50:24.380" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;How much worse would the price of the salt be if you bought 10kg bags?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I dunno how old you are and whether you'll be in this house for years, but it seems to me that this job is barely possible now, risks your health - imagine if you fell on the stairs - and will inevitably get worse as time goes on.  Maybe you just need to pay the extra.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also you discounted winches as too pricey... they're not that expensive and possibly useful for getting other stuff into the attic?  (Though easier if you have a hatch above a floor rather than a stair.)  I've something like this above my attic hatch:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ch2500b-250kg-electric-power-hoist/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ch2500b-250kg-electric-power-hoist/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I built a strong wooden frame that's suspended from wooden roof beams; on that I have a 1m long 40mm diameter steel bar and the hoist hangs on that.  It's like that so the hoist can slide sideways depending on where exactly I need it to be.  I also lengthened the cable between hoist and control box (using 4-core 16A cable normally used for electric heater circuits) so that it's possible for the person controlling the hoist to be downstairs (not under the load though!) rather than right next to the hoist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22614" LastActivityDate="2017-10-21T19:50:24.380" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17110" CreationDate="2017-10-21T20:44:21.910" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is going to sound mad but it works for us. I work in a carpeted office and depending on the shoes I wear I get more shocks on some days rather than others as do a few people ... Our solution and prepare for a mad answer stroking the door before we touch the handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It sounds crazy but if we are about to touch anything metal we are all now pretty much in the habit of running our hands over the wooden door or the bear wall before we do so and it works ... Which is good cause I got one hell of a shock the other day and now have little burns on my finger tip ... Ouch!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22618" LastActivityDate="2017-10-21T20:44:21.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17631" CreationDate="2017-10-22T06:15:38.710" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider using the laws of physics as your ally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't &lt;em&gt;lift&lt;/em&gt; the sacks but &lt;em&gt;pull them up a slope&lt;/em&gt;, you need a lot less strength and eliminate the risk of stumbling on the stairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So you need first a slope:&#xA;A few sheets of thin plywood will do. You need enough to cover the length of your stairs plus a few strips of duct tape or similar. If you are really crafty, you can even create something that can be folded accordion-style and stored for future use. (Or go all the way and do something with hinges?) But make it narrow enough so that you can still walk up and down the stairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then something that is robust enough to slip or roll up that slope - as your original bags appear too flimsy. Either a very robust sack or a little cart - think &quot;oversized skateboard&quot;, perhaps with an additional upright board at the bottom end. The former is cheaper, the latter probably easier to operate due to the reduced friction and could be used to maneuver the salt to its final storage place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add a long rope and - optional - a ring or hook at the doorway at the top, load the salt bags on your sliding element and you are good to go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will spend a bit more time for the initial setup, but you will always walk the stairs without a heavy load and the only lifting will be when you place the salt bags in and out of the sliding sack or cart - that might be even done by rolling them instead of true lifting. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2017-10-22T06:15:38.710" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17639" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-23T08:06:25.523" Score="2" ViewCount="16135" Body="&lt;p&gt;Somebody tried to clean the LCD smart TV (which is not supposed to be cleaned that way) with water and now it is full of water stains. I've tried gently rubbing it with a dry cloth but they don't seem to go away. 2 months have passed but they don't seem to deteriorate at all..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to remove them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastEditorUserId="13475" LastEditDate="2017-10-24T07:18:57.857" LastActivityDate="2020-09-07T04:25:04.247" Title="How to remove water stains from TV" Tags="&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17640" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17631" CreationDate="2017-10-23T12:01:38.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you have any local friends or relatives with kids around 15-18 years old?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They would likely do the work for a small fee and everyone would be happy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hopefully you would still be saving money by buying in bulk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T12:01:38.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17642" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17591" CreationDate="2017-10-23T17:42:11.583" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggested saddle soap for shoes, which apparently has done the trick, but although I was asked to post this as an answer, it doesn't really count, because it's not a hack - a product had to be purchased to solve the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T17:42:11.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17644" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-23T21:25:43.967" Score="1" ViewCount="351" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was spraying air freshener in my room since it smelled bad, and my phone got in the way. Now, there is an abundance of it in my phone screen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is a weird dark blue liquid that covers the top half of my phone. It is still usable, but it's very distracting. Anything that will help me with this issue is appreciated. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I don't have any other camera to take a picture of the phone with, just imagine an iPhone SE with a darkened top half of the screen with little air bubbles in it.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT&lt;/strong&gt;: Waiting for a few days eventually got rid of the stain that the air freshener had left. Thanks for the help, everyone!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22637" LastEditorUserId="22637" LastEditDate="2017-10-28T18:44:45.993" LastActivityDate="2017-10-28T18:44:45.993" Title="Air freshener inside phone screen" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-11-01T07:12:53.277" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17639" CreationDate="2017-10-23T22:32:21.067" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spray just a bit of glass-cleaner or clear rubbing alcohol on a clean, absorbent cloth and polish gently with the slightly damp cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the residue is from dissolved minerals left after the water evaporated, that should remove it. However, if damage was done to a surface coating, it will probably not help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-10-23T22:32:21.067" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17646" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17639" CreationDate="2017-10-24T05:44:13.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just sprinkle some water drops on screen. Take a newspaper and start cleaning the water with it. keep rubbing the newspaper till whole water is absorbed. It will clean all the spots. It is easy and cheap way to clean all screens like TV , mobile. ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22548" LastActivityDate="2017-10-24T05:44:13.527" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17647" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12140" CreationDate="2017-10-24T13:32:51.593" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;How you conceal your belongings will depend both on the structure of your costume and the ease of access required to your belongings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a clear division between the upper and lower portions at the waist, and the costume is not snugly fitted at the waist and hips, a runners' belt or travel belt, worn around the waist under your clothes, can provide easy access and hold a fair amount of property. While this works for your specification of &quot;sweatpants,&quot; you didn't describe the rest of the costume, and if the upper portion is more than mid-thigh length, accessing the waist belt will become increasingly difficult the more length you add. (The exception here is if the upper portion has any slits that would allow you to regain access to the pouch.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the waist belt is impractical, and the upper portion is more loosely fitted, a neck pouch worn under the top can help. The downsides here are that it can become heavy and uncomfortable with the phone in place, it will move around under your clothes and can be visible even in most loosely fitted garments, and can be awkward to access. Additionally, if the neckline is too snug (a dress shirt collar or a turtleneck, for instance), you will lose access to the pouch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If these options won't work for you, the next step will be a belt pouch. This will likely (but not necessarily) be visible, so choose a nice looking one. While fancier ones exist (I own several), they can be easily made by tying up the lanyard on a neck pouch to shorten it and fix it to a belt or belt loop. If your costume involves a belt or tie-on point of any sort (sashes and loops count here), you have a place available to attach a belt pouch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a belt pouch is also out of the question, then I'm sorry, but you're going to have to carry your belongings in some sort of bag and keep track of it. There are only so many ways you can conceal items in a costume without involving sewing. Please do not attempt to hide items in your bra/underpants/socks/shoes. Not only are they inconvenient locations, but you will disgust the recipient of your money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: I am an experienced cosplayer (15+ years) who regularly has to carry multiple items on me while costumed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22640" LastActivityDate="2017-10-24T13:32:51.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17648" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14553" CreationDate="2017-10-24T21:47:17.210" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're not supposed to wipe your speakers down with anything. Rubber is not meant to be wiped down with any solvents or liquids, but if they dry out (like old tape capstans used to do), moving parts may need to be lubricated. Standard 3-in-1 oil or coconut oil should be fine, don't use WD40.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this case however I would probably just leave it alone. You don't need to lubricate the rubber on your speakers, just like you don't need to clean it other than occassional dusting if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22643" LastActivityDate="2017-10-24T21:47:17.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17649" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17650" CreationDate="2017-10-25T14:32:52.890" Score="4" ViewCount="228" Body="&lt;p&gt;This one is hard to explain, so I'll put the image first:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8GEza.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8GEzam.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;click for larger picture&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see (can also click to see full image) I have a nylon wrap with many crackers placed very tightly inside it. I opened the wrap from above, and want to keep the other sides of the wrap intact when taking out the first cracker, but for the life of me can't do that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I extract the first cracker from the above wrapping, without tearing the whole wrapping?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2017-12-20T15:14:19.010" Title="How to extract a cracker from a wrap with many crackers, without tearing the whole wrapping?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17649" CreationDate="2017-10-25T15:34:57.457" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Flatbread is brittle and breaks easily as you already know.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The object of the packaging is to get the flatbread to you in good condition. If the packaging had enough space to allow you remove one piece undamaged, it would be loose enough for the pieces knock against each other in transit and break. Most likely, experience has shown &quot;sacrifice&quot; packaging is optimal insofar as the product is concerned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sacrifice packaging is bad news as far as you're concerned because it is engineered to preserve the product by &quot;sacrificing&quot; the container. You are working at cross-purposes with the manufacturer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make matters worse, Cellophane is used which is biodegradable but it becomes increasingly brittle as it ages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;• You could try to pull one from the centre with a pair of thin tweezers or tiny tongs while vibrating the package. The vibrations may allow you to slide the first one free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;• You could try to crack one slice into pieces with a knife. That might let you get the rest of the slices free remaining intact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;• You could try first pulling two-or-three at a time by gripping the edges and, if successful, replace the ones you don't want back into the package. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;• You might have to bite the bullet (so to speak) and try carefully opening the package from the end and folding it closed afterward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;• Lastly, you may have little choice but to reuse the whole cardboard container to hold the rest of the torn package you are using day-to-day. Failing that, you might have to cave-in and go with another kind of reusable container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-10-25T15:34:57.457" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17649" CreationDate="2017-10-25T17:48:24.547" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You aren't stuck with the nylon / cellophane of the packaging; you can reinforce it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Image 2: Apply adhesive (Scotch) tape around one end. That's shown as purple.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Image 3: Cut the left, top, and right sides of that end of the package, to create a &quot;door&quot;.  (You might want to tape over the &quot;door&quot; too, to make it stronger and more tear-resistant.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E0ESf.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E0ESf.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the &quot;door&quot; to get out one cracker, then close the door back up. You could even add another short piece of tape at the top edge of the door to secure it to the band of tape around the package.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-10-31T15:17:20.917" LastActivityDate="2017-10-31T15:17:20.917" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17644" CreationDate="2017-10-25T18:48:10.370" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's only 2 professional answers to this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clean with alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take it to a technician for ultrasonic bath.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I joined this community just to tell you that you should not follow the advice of &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/7101/how-to-dry-out-a-wet-phone&quot;&gt;How to dry out a wet phone?&lt;/a&gt; suggested by Shadow Wizard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Almost all of those answers are wrong&lt;/strong&gt; and it is really sad that the question has been protected so I can't even put the correct answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NEVER NEVER NEVER&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;use rice to dry out a phone.&lt;/strong&gt; It's just a stupid myth. Anyone in the cellphone repair industry will shake their heads at this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You want immediately turn off your phone and take your phone apart. Completely disassemble it. Dry it. Use a high grade alcohol that doesn't have a bunch of additives to clean out the impurities left by the water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Water is not harmful to phones, the impurities in water are harmful to phones.&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what is rice going to do? NOTHING!!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So you have an iPhone? You're out of luck.&lt;/strong&gt; They aren't built to ever be taken apart by anyone. Even apple technicians. So you can wait and hope for the best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which the best case scenario is that it will die in a couple years. Water damage doesn't always affect devices right away. It could take years for the affects to show up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can take it to a reliable local cellphone repair facility and maybe, MAYBE they might have an ultrasonic bath. However, a lot of cellphone repair places just see this as free money and don't actually repair the phone because it's not a reliable way to repair water damage. &lt;strong&gt;But it works sometimes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Did I mention to never use rice?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now more specifically to you. It's in your screen. That's probably the worst place it could be because I don't even think any technician is going to suggest giving that an ultrasonic bath. You're in the worst possible situation you could be in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22649" LastEditorUserId="22649" LastEditDate="2017-10-25T18:53:35.697" LastActivityDate="2017-10-25T18:53:35.697" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17653" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-25T19:11:52.157" Score="10" ViewCount="1651" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to freeze water as quickly as possible. &#xA;Let me explain my situation :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a setup that holds water which needs to freeze to create a surface of ice on which I will be demonstrating products.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I have a compressor with a pump that runs Glycol in some copper pipes immersed in the water.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This whole setup is great and transportable, but it takes an eternity to freeze around 10L of water (more than 6 hours) and I need it to be faster than that since I will be traveling with it to give demonstrations!!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I am looking for a way of accelerating the freezing process, ideally without having to change the whole setup (I am willing to change a couple of parts or whatnots). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22650" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2017-10-25T20:44:27.357" LastActivityDate="2017-12-19T17:31:33.793" Title="How to freeze water more quickly" Tags="&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17654" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17653" CreationDate="2017-10-25T21:09:33.327" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try starting with a cooler solution when you arrive at your destination and set up for your demonstration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rather than filling your tray (tank) with plain tap water, stop at a convenience store to get crushed ice and add the minimum amount of water to the ice chips to make a slush. If you have a mallet, you can reduce cubes to chips in a few minutes right in the plastic bag used to carry them. A nylon bag is reusable and much neater to use to hold cubes while you pulverize them with the mallet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Motels and hotels have ice machines on every floor. Many supermarkets have machines that make crushed ice in bulk. You don't need more than a few kilograms to get a head start on the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, all you must do is pull the temperature lower is start the compressor to finish the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-10-25T21:09:33.327" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17657" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17531" CreationDate="2017-10-25T23:04:52.203" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to test headphones for functionality. Use a Multi-meter and test for resistance or continuity. In a stereo head phone there a three connections. The longest metal tube is the common ground, the second metal tube is the right channel. The tip is Left channel. Connect the probes of the meter, one the ground and the other to right or left. Make sure the you connect the negative wire (black) to the ground and the positive (red) to the left or right channel connection otherwise you could damage the headphone elements. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only way to repair a headphone jack in the unit is to replace it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastEditorUserId="13723" LastEditDate="2017-10-25T23:10:11.973" LastActivityDate="2017-10-25T23:10:11.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6163" CreationDate="2017-10-26T09:53:45.307" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been using this for quite sometime now as a hack and it has worked seamlessly. The best part is that it doesn't require any special effort and is super easy to wind and unwind, both.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yAeiY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yAeiY.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21107" LastActivityDate="2017-10-26T09:53:45.307" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17662" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17653" CreationDate="2017-10-26T11:47:11.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know how big your surface of ice must be, but maybe something like the following could work for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Travel with some blocks of dry ice in a cooler.  At presentation time, lay the blocks out and put a metal (aluminum should work well) plate on top.  After the plate is very cold, pour a small amount of water across the plate to create a thin sheet of ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2017-10-26T11:47:11.257" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13625" CreationDate="2017-10-26T19:38:55.910" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a razor blade scraper to remove set grout from tile. For stubborn areas, use a Pumie Scouring Sick. Cheap, works great, doesn’t mar surface.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZifP5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZifP5.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;stick&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2017-10-26T19:38:55.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9223" CreationDate="2017-10-27T02:15:30.990" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Invert a bamboo tray. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keeping the laptop on top of that tray will maintain a gap of few inches off your lap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22663" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-10-28T16:59:46.617" LastActivityDate="2017-10-28T16:59:46.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17667" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-27T08:54:51.150" Score="5" ViewCount="305" Body="&lt;p&gt;The majority of the time if you leave a bee or wasp alone, they shouldn't sting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a wasp has landed on your upper arm for example, and it looks like it is about to crawl up your tshirt sleeve, you need to get it off you safely, so what is the best aproach? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hitting and waving your hand around is likely to get you stung, any solutions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22597" LastEditorUserId="22721" LastEditDate="2017-11-03T07:03:58.987" LastActivityDate="2018-02-15T06:34:11.550" Title="Removing a wasp or bee" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17669" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-27T12:50:19.157" Score="0" ViewCount="11155" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a clear phone case that is yellow throughout, which I've grown accustomed to, but one day I saw a clearer phone case and bought it, and left the old one aside. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few days/weeks later I saw my old phone case and it wasn't clear? It was much more opaque and looked very cloudy, I thought maybe bacteria was growing on it so &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried to clean it with alcohol which didn't work so then I put it in a small tub of hot water and soap which also didn't work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Right now I don't know what to do with it, obviously, I should throw it out, but I want to know whats going on with my phone case before I do that. Another thing I want to add is that by touch it feels like a very greasy phone case, thinking that could be the case as stated before I washed it with hot water and soap which didn't work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22672" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-10-30T13:46:07.373" LastActivityDate="2017-10-30T13:46:07.373" Title="My clear phone case that I'm not using seems greasy or uncleaned?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;grease&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-11-14T15:01:49.150" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17667" CreationDate="2017-10-27T13:11:10.800" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unless you are coated in sugary stuff bees are utterly uninterested in you. Getting stung is much more likely if you are near their hive, and not so likely when they are in yours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Waiting a short time is just best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, to get rid of them fast: then do not hesitate and swiftly splat them. A sting has to be aimed and the insect does not have time to place its stinger accurately.&#xA;The risk of getting stung this way seems minimal. Brushing them off got me stung once, splatting them never.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even better will be the snipping method: slowly approach your fingers already cocked and then kick them off with a short but forceful snip. That will be faster than a bee or wasp can react with stinging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To illustrate two points about this, this picture seems useful:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PphEY.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PphEYm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Snipping the bug&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This shows the finger configuration and why you should ultimately &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; do this to a cute animal, like a ladybug in the picture or like a bee in the question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let me repeat: most of the time waiting is the best option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-31T09:43:42.630" LastActivityDate="2017-10-31T09:43:42.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17673" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13696" CreationDate="2017-10-27T20:36:20.143" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a sign on it and say &lt;strong&gt;&quot;Coffee available to all. 400PLN / cup&quot;&lt;/strong&gt; (about $10  / EUR). If you say it's &quot;Not for you&quot;, people will be compelled to defy you. If you tell them they can have it but must pay a ridiculous price for it, they will not want it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22590" LastActivityDate="2017-10-27T20:36:20.143" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17669" CreationDate="2017-10-28T00:32:43.890" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you've already tried to de-grease and to clean your phone case and it still seems greasy, yellowed, and dirty; possibly the plastic or silicone has deteriorated and it cannot be saved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It happens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Exposure to skin oils, and various things in our environment acts on the kind of plastic used for phone shock protection. It is relatively soft and porous material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tough resilient plastic cases don't absorb shocks so well as soft plastic although they are more scuff resistant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a compromise between tough, chemical resistant plastic and softer, more fragile but resilient shock absorbing sponge-like stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-10-28T00:32:43.890" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17667" CreationDate="2017-10-28T03:11:50.927" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The correct way to deal with wasps or bees is to funnel them out through a window, if possible. If not, don’t get agitated. They absolutely do not care about your existence, as long as you don’t try to harm them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Flicking a wasp/bee off your arm isn’t superclever. It won’t die, and it will know something harmed it - these animals have advanced eyesight, and see better that you’d expect. It takes several minutes before they calm down. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wasps are starving in the autumn, but not aggressive. If one is crawling into a sleeve fx, either take a piece of clothing (like a t-shirt), and use it to grab and encapsulate it, or else get a hard object (the bottom of a glass will do) and rapidly crush down on the insect. I usually smash it with a flat palm if I become really annoyed. It will not have time to sting. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This last bit probably merits an explanation... The stinger for both wasps and bees is composed of two ‘daggers’ which move against each other, controlled by at least two muscles. It takes the insect a moment to prepare injecting poison.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastEditorUserId="21104" LastEditDate="2017-10-28T03:37:16.043" LastActivityDate="2017-10-28T03:37:16.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13487" CreationDate="2017-10-28T04:28:45.233" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My method is simple and CHEAP.  Not costly.  Did I mention cheap?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get thou a piece of non-reflective glass from an art supply place like Micheals.  Size should be about 12&quot; x 16&quot; or enough to cover the open book.  thickness - at least 1/4&quot;.  3/8&quot; will hold pages flatter.  If glass sheet edges are sharp, use masking tape over the edges for safety.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find a table near a window with blinds.  You want the diffused light to minimize reflections.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Handhold your camera and start the shooting.  Note that you will have to use smaller books under 1 or both sides of the book to get the pages fairly even.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A polarizing lens will help reduce reflections.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use Adobe Acrobat 11 to convert to pdf.  To reduce file size, print the file to pdf.  It will reduce the size by about 75%.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you still get reflections, get a sheet of non-reflective acrylic (found on eBay).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, your back will probably hurt, but not your wallet as much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could, of course, use a tripod, but it is slower as you have to turn each page and then check the camera to see if the book is aligned.  Hand holding is much faster and good enough if the pdf is for your own use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have copied dozens of books like this, including paperbacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22676" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-10-30T13:46:31.100" LastActivityDate="2017-10-30T13:46:31.100" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17677" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-10-28T05:09:37.227" Score="7" ViewCount="3519" Body="&lt;p&gt;Regardless of which brand I buy or where I buy it from, the electrical tapes always get sticky over time. As I use them on USB cables and my earphone cables, it irritates me because it is a &quot;high-touch&quot; point. Is there any alternative that won't get sticky, won't leave residue, and have electrical insulating properties? Please don't suggest Sugru - I used it on my earphones and the seal lasted less than 1 month on my earphones (where the flex is).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;OR, is there any out-of-the-box treatment to prevent stickiness on electrical tape?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22670" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-12-27T15:48:57.193" LastActivityDate="2017-12-27T15:48:57.193" Title="Electrical tape that doesn't get sticky over time" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17679" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17653" CreationDate="2017-10-28T13:26:53.457" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try to ditch commen sense and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www1.lsbu.ac.uk/water/phase_anomalies.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;go&lt;/a&gt; for &lt;a href=&quot;https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1310/1310.6514.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;science&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;1. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.scienceworld.ca/blog/can-i-freeze-ice-cubes-faster&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Use &lt;em&gt;hot&lt;/em&gt; water as your starting point.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Exploit the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mpemba_effect&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Mpemba-effect:&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q2Fqd.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q2Fqd.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since there is some debate about the effect, whether it is real or not: the greater the exposed surface area, like in a lake were the effect was discovered or the apparent application from the question, the stronger the effect seems to be.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you keep accurate records about this you may contribute to the exact sciences as well.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;2. Use de-salinated water, and then add back in impurities, like testosterone&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Salt water has a lower freezing point. We want to avoid that. Using really pure water may be less than ideal, but adding a &lt;em&gt;small&lt;/em&gt; amount of impurities back in actually raises the freezing temperature. And surprisingly to be as cool as ice but actually a bit hotter the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/news/media_relations/392/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;water may benefit from a bit of testorerone&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;3. Use a long chain alcohol as a crystal-forming primer&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Drunk water, like drunk people, freezes easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Starting above 4 chain carbon molecules, pentanol &lt;a href=&quot;http://newenergyandfuel.com/http:/newenergyandfuel/com/2009/01/07/understanding-long-chain-alcohols-and-an-alcohol-breakthrough/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;and above&lt;/a&gt;, added in very small amounts may accelerate the ice crystal forming process. The glycol mentioned in the question is known as an anti-freeze, because it is so short. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg12817443-300-science-scientists-almost-make-water-freeze-at-freezing-point/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Longer molecules may reverse this effect.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These options are not in any special order.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="21979" LastEditDate="2017-11-01T19:29:08.120" LastActivityDate="2017-11-01T19:29:08.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17680" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17681" CreationDate="2017-10-28T21:02:16.637" Score="0" ViewCount="172" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm dressing up for Halloween and my costume requires me to tie a couple of empty 350ml bottles to something I can wear around my neck. They have to be well secured.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bottles look something like this: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RMSVb.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RMSVb.png&quot; alt=&quot;Small glass bottle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22682" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-11-08T10:21:54.080" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T10:21:54.080" Title="Tie 350ml liquor bottles to a string or chain?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17681" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17680" CreationDate="2017-10-28T22:47:23.293" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing that might work is to tie the string or cord tightly around the bottle's neck, and then wrap adhesive tape around the neck, cord, and knot several times. You could use duct tape (since duct tape fixes everything!) or clear packing tape (so it wouldn't be visible).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-10-28T22:47:23.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17682" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2211" CreationDate="2017-10-29T01:17:14.577" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find with corkscrew machines that if it hasn't &lt;em&gt;quite&lt;/em&gt; turned enough for my item to drop, often buying another from the same number vends two. I go away with two chocolate bars, happy that I had a good excuse for my extra greed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22683" LastActivityDate="2017-10-29T01:17:14.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1892" CreationDate="2017-10-29T01:25:07.983" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an app (&quot;I can't wake up Free&quot; for Android) that sets me puzzles I have to solve to snooze or cancel an alarm. I hate it very very much indeed, but it works. I'm always too groggy for even the simplest setting of arithmetic (and I'm a maths teacher!) so I don;t use that one, but easier puzzles still force me to be a bit more awake. I snooze once then get up. It has a setting that I have on to check I'm awake 10 minutes later after cancelling - I have 10 seconds to confirm I'm awake or it'll start the whole show again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A word of warning for first use: It's not going to pick randomly from the tests you select, it will make you pass them &lt;strong&gt;all&lt;/strong&gt; in order to cancel. First time I set lots up. I nearly had a heart attack from the stress! Now I just have two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22683" LastActivityDate="2017-10-29T01:25:07.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17684" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17677" CreationDate="2017-10-29T01:56:03.807" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01MFA3OFA&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Heat-shrink tubing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt; is effective and long-lasting. There is no adhesive to smear. The tubing can also be used &lt;em&gt;over&lt;/em&gt; a tape wrap, which can be helpful if large-diameter tubing is needed to slip over a connector.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply heat gently so as not to melt cable insulation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-10-29T01:56:03.807" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17680" CreationDate="2017-10-29T11:59:15.633" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If tied properly, you will not need tape and extra knots.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I would use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constrictor_knot&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;constrictor knots&lt;/a&gt; (and cut the string at the end if not thrown away with the bottles) in the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.animatedknots.com/constrictorfold/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;folding method, animated instructions here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to take the string off the bottles without using a knife, the clove hitch &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.handymariner.com/clove-hitch/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;(instructions on this site)&lt;/a&gt; would work well as long as the string stays tight when you have closed the knots. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-10-29T11:59:15.633" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17687" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17688" CreationDate="2017-10-31T01:06:14.177" Score="1" ViewCount="5309" Body="&lt;p&gt;Good day to all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This question is quite similar with this &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13580/how-can-i-remove-hardened-masking-tape-on-car-surface&quot;&gt;one on this site,&lt;/a&gt; though this one is not yet hardened but just so sticky. I bought this motorcycle a week ago and they put some kind of mark to it using a very sticky masking tape (made of paper). Now, the tape is attached to it and I cannot remove it out without using brute force, such as knife. I don't want to scratch the paint in it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The surface in which the tape adheres is made of very hard and dense plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way I can remove it safely?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/maVCm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/maVCmm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Image of motor body.&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22378" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-10-31T09:32:18.073" LastActivityDate="2017-10-31T09:32:18.073" Title="Removing a very sticky masking tape on motorcycle body" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17688" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17687" CreationDate="2017-10-31T01:40:38.153" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Organic solvents should do it, but start with the mildest, to avoid damaging paint and plastic. &lt;strong&gt;N.B.&lt;/strong&gt; Most of the following are flammable, and some are mildly toxic, so use &lt;em&gt;outdoors&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;away from flames&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rubbing alcohol, such as 90% or stronger isopropanol, is quite mild, though not very effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Diethyl ether is a bit more effective and will loosen masking tape, &lt;strong&gt;but it is easily ignited&lt;/strong&gt;. Even a warm engine or muffler can cause it to burn. A comparatively safe source is &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001Q4DX9E&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;engine starting fluid&lt;/a&gt; [usually available locally for less than that in the link]. Because the spray valve closes when released, it is less likely to cause flashback (flames jumping to the container).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chlorinated solvents such as some &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000LDR9HI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;brake cleaner sprays&lt;/a&gt; are less flammable but more toxic. These solvents are more aggressive and might attack paint and plastics, so test in an inconspicuous spot before using on the tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-10-31T01:40:38.153" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17690" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9389" CreationDate="2017-11-01T09:43:24.373" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just stumbled across this Question,&#xA;if that happens to me i just take a match and put it at the point, where the clipper was supposed to be and press it into the computer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="171" LastActivityDate="2017-11-01T09:43:24.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17653" CreationDate="2017-11-01T10:03:46.683" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use chemical reactions which are endothermic (they suck heat out of stuff). This will work assuming your product isn't food based. &#xA;You could use bottled water which freezes faster that tap water.&#xA;You could put a portable fridge in the back of your car to freeze water while driving around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope I helped :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: here is a video of an endothermic reaction I think you could use:&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtucaN4uwbc&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;endothermic reaction&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22709" LastEditorUserId="22709" LastEditDate="2017-11-02T03:02:36.470" LastActivityDate="2017-11-02T03:02:36.470" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17692" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13489" CreationDate="2017-11-01T16:44:53.820" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am 79 and live alone.Wash the sheets in machine. When it stops take it out, position the lines of the sheet and carefully fold and match into a rectangular shape. Keep like that and lay it on chair or frame still damp (shake well before doing this). If not needed for a while leave it to dry, then put away. It will not need ironing. It may take several days to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22713" LastActivityDate="2017-11-01T16:44:53.820" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13489" CreationDate="2017-11-01T19:42:45.020" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This way is for if you have no horizontal surface, or if the floor is dirty or wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stand on a stool or chair. Grab two corners of your sheet and hold them over your head. Shake and stretch till it's flat. Now quickly put the two corners together, hold them in one hand and grab the fold in the other hand, shake again. Repeat. Now hold the sheet up with one hand, quickly put the other hand in the middle and let it fold down over it. Adjust, shake, repeat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2017-11-01T19:42:45.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17695" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17697" CreationDate="2017-11-02T08:57:31.710" Score="7" ViewCount="890" Body="&lt;p&gt;My school bag always weighs a lot and I do not want to have a scoliosis or other back problems. My shoulders hurt every day and it is very tiring to ride my bike with the heavy load on my back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I manage my school notebooks, papers and materials so that I make a considerable difference in the weight of my bag?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Help would be very much appreciated by me (and by my back &lt;strong&gt;;)&lt;/strong&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;P.S.&lt;/strong&gt; This problem is very recurring with kids, so I don't see the reason to vote down&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for your advice&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22721" LastEditorUserId="20672" LastEditDate="2017-11-08T09:08:15.497" LastActivityDate="2017-11-22T07:21:34.847" Title="How To Have a Light School Bag?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17696" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17695" CreationDate="2017-11-02T09:02:39.563" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something that might help, is not bringing one diferent notebook for each lesson you have. Just bring some loose papers, 10-20 for the day, and when you are back home you can have different folders for each subject. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Main point is, you don't need one heavy notebook for each lesson, when you will only use like 10 papers / day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18454" LastActivityDate="2017-11-02T09:02:39.563" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17695" CreationDate="2017-11-02T10:52:39.930" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If possible with your bike, get a pannier rack or pannier and put your stuff in/on there. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have the rack without pannier, then a couple of bungees from the seat post to the back of the rack should allow you to put a rucksack between them, with the straps looped in opposite directions over the seat post.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Its not comfortable carrying weight on your bent back when riding, and as a side benefit, carrying the weight lower down on your bike makes it a lot more responsive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I guess thats not a direct response to your question, but could help if combined with any other suggestions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22723" LastActivityDate="2017-11-02T10:52:39.930" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17596" CreationDate="2017-11-02T14:12:32.147" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use Lemon and Olive Oil, this will help you removing the blackspots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mix lemon juice olive oil equally.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply this solution to your face and on those areas where you spot blackheads.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use soft tissue or cotton to apply this mixture on your face. ...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave it for a few hours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash it off with water and dry it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22725" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2017-11-02T14:57:26.967" LastActivityDate="2017-11-02T14:57:26.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17699" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-11-02T16:15:03.380" Score="1" ViewCount="90" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I clear my desk up, a few days later it is messy again. It is big but I have many things that I forget to clean up after using them. &#xA;I tried a few things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Having a little reminder&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Each object having it's own place&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using a tray with a few parts for different materials&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My desk is still very messy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22721" LastActivityDate="2017-11-02T16:15:03.380" Title="How To Organize My Desk" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-11-02T20:47:39.837" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17700" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-11-02T17:54:09.943" Score="-1" ViewCount="139" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I have dust, crumbs, pieces of paper, etc... on my desk. I tried taking them off with my hand but they just stayed there. I have an IKEA wooden desk. Do you have any idea how I could clean it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22721" LastActivityDate="2017-11-03T16:08:46.027" Title="How To Take Crumbs/Dust Off My Desk" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2017-11-09T13:05:49.260" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17701" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17597" CreationDate="2017-11-02T22:44:07.937" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My family had this problem with a different kind of mite that came from chickens. We had to put this anti mite stuff in the chicken pen and then we had to shampoo the carpet of the whole house and give everything a good clean off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22709" LastEditorUserId="22709" LastEditDate="2017-11-03T21:41:35.183" LastActivityDate="2017-11-03T21:41:35.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17702" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6015" CreationDate="2017-11-03T10:23:06.740" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this problem in my earlier car and the new car I am using now. I was wondering why this happens in a new car. All my internet searches lead me many things not worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things did NOT work for me are:&#xA;1. Vinegar Treatment&#xA;2. Lime scale remover&#xA;3. Glass cleaner&#xA;4. Detergents&#xA;5. All highly priced branded car windshield cleaners&#xA;6. Lime Juice&#xA;what not...Nothing worked.&#xA;Some said like use a clay bar...blah, blah....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;But the solution is simple and here it is&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just wash your wind shield with &lt;strong&gt;DISH WASHER SOLUTION&lt;/strong&gt;. I live in Chennai, I used Vim Solution, But then it shall be the case every good dish washer solution out there in the grocery shop. Just use about 20 drops of dish washer solution, spray little water, rub it with a cloth or hands to lather and wipe of. Then wash and wipe with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my understanding, the Tar / residual hydrocarbons from the vehicle exhaust get deposited on the wind shield and form a thin sticky film that causes smudge when wiped by the wipers. Don't waste your money buying highly priced car items sold in the Petrol Bunks, car accessory shops etc, I found them simply useless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find spotted smudges, may be you could shave them off with a new shaving blade (INR 10 approx) or you can resort lime scale remover solutions. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22731" LastActivityDate="2017-11-03T10:23:06.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17667" CreationDate="2017-11-03T13:30:50.983" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I blow at them - pfft - and it works. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you blow, stop and admire its little legs and antennae, the compound eyes and the fuzzy stripes, the shimmering wings. Beautiful creatures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2017-11-03T13:30:50.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17704" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17700" CreationDate="2017-11-03T16:08:46.027" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place a damp (not wet) wash-cloth, dust-cloth, clean rag, or sponge between your bare unembellished hand and your IKEA wooden desk when you next try removing dust, crumbs, pieces of paper, etc… off your IKEA wooden desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat as necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This modification to your procedure should improve your performance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck. Please let us know about your progress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-11-03T16:08:46.027" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17705" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17708" CreationDate="2017-11-03T20:41:26.680" Score="6" ViewCount="222" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wanted to know if there is a way to make slices of fruit, e.g. apple, last longer outside the refrigerator. I wouldn't like my pieces of apple getting brown (oxidizing). Ideally, This would be to make them last in a picnic basket or in a lunchbox. I've heard you can put things on them like lemon I think? Does that help? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for the positive feedback ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22734" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-07T09:13:49.580" LastActivityDate="2017-11-09T08:39:27.500" Title="Cutting fruits so that it lasts longer without refrigeration" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17706" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17567" CreationDate="2017-11-03T20:54:48.713" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You probably have a plastic laminate kitchen countertop, known better by the brand name Formica. You can try a permanent marker to try to give some color back, or I've also heard that using something like WD-40 or mineral oil can darken the light spot and make it less noticeable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't work, then painting the countertop with epoxy paint made for that purpose is really your only other option short of replacing the whole thing. If you decide to paint them, make sure to get approval from the owner.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22735" LastActivityDate="2017-11-03T20:54:48.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17708" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17705" CreationDate="2017-11-04T11:49:34.597" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most acidic food liquids can be used to keep your apples (and other fruit) from turning brown.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lemon and lime juice are well known. Vinegar is another that is often used.&#xA;If you plan to use your fruit in a mixed (vegetable and fruit) salad, you can also use some salad dressings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You do not need pure lemon or lime juice or vinegar. Diluted with water or juices of other fruits works. Many fruit juices themselves will do the job, if enough of them are used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And it is not just the fruit, vegetables can go brown as well and the same liquids will mostly be good for that as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also chemicals which are food safe (often made from food items) which will do the work, some are liquid, some are powders which can be sprinkled over the fruit.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The best known is &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citric_acid&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;citric acid&lt;/a&gt;, but there are many antioxidants, &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_number#E300.E2.80.93E399_.28antioxidants.2C_acidity_regulators.29&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this 'e-number list'&lt;/a&gt; lists many that are food safe, not all on the list will be suitable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-11-08T16:27:24.133" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T16:27:24.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17709" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2360" CreationDate="2017-11-04T16:58:04.570" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I &lt;strong&gt;tightly&lt;/strong&gt; wrapped my whole key fob in plastic wrap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It worked like a charm!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22742" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-07T09:14:19.020" LastActivityDate="2017-11-07T09:14:19.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17710" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-11-05T04:16:14.940" Score="3" ViewCount="9857" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a poster printed from a photo.  I received it rolled up.  Now, it doesn't lie flat; it curls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I flatten it out?  I'm thinking about laying it on a flat surface with heavy books on top of it for a few days, but that's slow and never works 100%.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;edit:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although this was called a poster by the printing place, it's actually on thick photographic paper, not the thin glossy paper that commercial posters are printed on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-11-09T22:32:37.470" LastActivityDate="2017-11-09T22:47:58.370" Title="How to flatten a poster that was rolled up?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17711" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17710" CreationDate="2017-11-05T05:25:33.993" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Humidity helps paper &quot;relax&quot;, but can cause some inks to run if excessive. Pressing flat as you suggest is safest when combined with &lt;em&gt;gently&lt;/em&gt; dampening the back side, e.g. with a fine water mist - but test print solubility in a corner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reverse rolling is effective, but use a large-diameter tube (e.g. a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-8-in-x-48-in-Concrete-Form-Tube-65470075/100321209&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tubular concrete form&lt;/a&gt;). It may crack the surface, if glossy, or leave wrinkles if not done carefully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-11-05T05:25:33.993" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17712" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17560" CreationDate="2017-11-05T05:38:27.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Styrene-butadiene rubber cements (glues), that is, styrene-butadiene copolymer dissolved in an organic solvent, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_Goo&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Shoe Goo&lt;/a&gt;, is effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clean and wire-brush the sole before applying, force the goo into the cracks, and try to shape it to the tread pattern with a popsicle stick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience, it adheres fairly well, but eventually wears a bit faster than the original rubber sole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;N.B.&lt;/strong&gt; If the sole has started to crack, then you'll find many more forming, though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-11-05T05:38:27.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17713" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17545" CreationDate="2017-11-05T17:52:39.007" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all: 400 thread cottons that are &quot;scratchy&quot; should be returned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/17547/21979&quot;&gt;Maneesh's answer&lt;/a&gt; is way better than the current votes reflect. Vinegar is the most effective and safe for most cotton fabrics, most colours, the washing machine and the environment. (It also helps to protect the washer from built-up residue.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, this is mainly to be read as a small addition to Maneesh's answer about chemicals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cotton, especially heavy cotton in canvas style (plain weave) or jeans (twill) or similar styles &lt;em&gt;are&lt;/em&gt; quite stiff when brand new. That is a feature. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To break the stiffness you need to break some fibres and loosen the weave. Chemical fabric softeners are one way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Washing them intensely (long cycle &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; high heat) is the method the industry uses. To amplify the effect add some tumble &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryer_ball&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;dryer balls&lt;/a&gt; (those plastic things looking like chestnuts on LSD) or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/housekeeping/279439-tumble-dryer-balls-do-they-work&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;just something like tennis balls&lt;/a&gt;  into the washing machine &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; the dryer. Quality cotton can withstand cooking temperatures. Some colours on that fabric might not. White sheets can go all the way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ageing the fabric softens it. Quality fabric will last long after this breaking in with physical or chemical stresses. That means of course to not do this every time you wash, just in the beginning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="21979" LastEditDate="2017-11-06T14:03:09.923" LastActivityDate="2017-11-06T14:03:09.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17714" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17721" CreationDate="2017-11-06T01:01:16.273" Score="5" ViewCount="907" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think everyone knows it.&#xA;That trip to the beach, the bagpack with the stuff stored in.&#xA;And after it, it is impossible for anything stored withing not becoming sandy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the best way for making the bagpack sandfree again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10538" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-08T09:08:03.670" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T09:16:15.523" Title="Removing sand out of a bagpack" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17716" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17714" CreationDate="2017-11-06T09:52:19.067" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;This actually is generic advice to thoroughly clean a bag. First you need to empty it of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Go outside.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Garden? Anywhere that you can make a mess.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the bag inside out; all compartments, one by one if necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shake&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This takes care of most of the grains&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;With a slightly wet rag, rub every single exposed area. Special attention is needed where the seams double up the fabric. Fold these first one way, then the other to get all.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If needed, tidy up the last bit with a vacuum cleaner to get the last nasty corners.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fringe benefit: No more fluff!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user22753" LastEditorDisplayName="user22753" LastEditDate="2017-11-06T19:32:26.733" LastActivityDate="2017-11-06T19:32:26.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17714" CreationDate="2017-11-06T15:12:35.630" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have some Blu-tac handy that you don't mind throwing away after use, you could roll some into a ball shape (then flatten it if you want a bigger surface area), then press the Blu-tac against the areas where the sand is stuck to lift and remove the sand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I should mention it doesn't need to be Blu-tac - you can use the same principle with tape and other things that have weak/mild adhesive qualities.&#xA;I personally like Blu-tac for the ability to shape it to get it into all nooks and crannies&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10473" LastActivityDate="2017-11-06T15:12:35.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17718" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2017-11-06T15:39:34.580" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2017-11-06T15:39:34.580" LastActivityDate="2017-11-06T15:39:34.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17719" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2017-11-06T15:39:34.580" Score="0" Body="This is a special tag that is designed to be used only by the system for questions that have had all of their other tags removed. Do not add this tag to existing questions, it is reserved for use by the system to identify posts with no valid tags." OwnerUserId="5345" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2017-11-09T07:32:23.663" LastActivityDate="2017-11-09T07:32:23.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17714" CreationDate="2017-11-06T16:48:57.537" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the sack already has a grommet/eyelet, skip to 3&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make a small hole to the bottom of every compartment and secure the surrounding area from tearing apart with a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grommet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;grommet&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shower the inside of the bag with just water in your shower. This will flush out the stuff you do not want in there and the water together with the dirt can easily flow out. This will obviously also work without the grommet, but it then takes considerably longer to wash and dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This picture shows two such secured holes in rucksack bottom:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/I2dmv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/I2dmvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Bottom holes in a rucksack&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, the material used for the bag cannot be prohibited from coming into contact with water. But for something taken to a beach this seems less of a concern.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-11-14T11:21:55.907" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T11:21:55.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17710" CreationDate="2017-11-06T16:58:08.240" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Naturally&lt;/strong&gt;, you &lt;em&gt;first&lt;/em&gt; spoke to your supplier who eagerly gave you all the correct information regarding how to prepare your rolled poster for flat display.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think that your idea of laying the print flat with weights is the best idea if you have the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are less patient, lay the print flat and re-roll the poster in the opposite &quot;wind&quot; as the poster arrived. Do not roll the poster tightly as the fibres need some time to &quot;de-stress.&quot; You chance wrinkling the paper or breaking some fibres by tightly re-rolling the poster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have also used a dry (NO STEAM) clothes iron with some heat (lowest setting) on the back of some prints made from cotton (100% bond) because cotton relaxes with heat. The downside is that &lt;strong&gt;heat will change the colours of printing inks&lt;/strong&gt;. You are fore-warned. If it may be an issue, get a sample so that you can check the permanence and stability of the colours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2017-11-06T16:58:08.240" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17725" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17567" CreationDate="2017-11-07T14:26:09.867" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this at my last job  and the colour came back after a good rub with some Astonish cleaning paste &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Astonish-Multi-Use-Cleaning-Paste/dp/B0071QMHHK&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;astonish at Amazon.co.uk&quot;&gt;link to astonish at Amazon.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; - you don't state your locality but this must give some clues about a similar product. Astonish is quite thick and abrasive so be careful, and check it every few rubs to make sure you're not through the stain and working away on the actual surface. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-11-07T14:26:09.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17726" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13625" CreationDate="2017-11-07T14:29:30.340" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a wooden spoon to chip it off carefully and not damage the tile. If there's a lot, use a sponge-scourer (the rough side of it) and lots of hot water and neat washing up liquid to soften the grout. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-11-07T14:29:30.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17729" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17569" CreationDate="2017-11-08T06:44:41.730" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use some silicone sealant to glue it back together. Prep by wiping with alcohol and hold side in place with tape for 24 hours while the sealant sets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22446" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T06:44:41.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17730" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17734" CreationDate="2017-11-08T12:55:01.557" Score="20" ViewCount="10158" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have cats occupying my boiler room. Unfortunately, my cats are climbing all over the place and are often tearing the flexible air ducts which provide the house with fresh air and warmth. Image for reference:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RtEi0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RtEi0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After a while, the holes in the ducts get large enough for them to fit through and the curious critters start exploring the newly found hiding places. I want to keep them from harm's way and I'm also sick and tired of repairing the damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are a couple of things I have considered/tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Replacing the flexible ducts with metal ones - not possible, the ducts are running through some tight spaces and bend very often, and I'm on a limited budget&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buying a more sturdy duct - the image above shows one which is covered by rubber. This helped to some degree, but the cats are persistent and get through eventually&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrapping the ducts in a hard and slippery plastic foil. Somewhat effective, but also not perfect&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I prevent the cats from tearing the ducts up?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22778" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-11-08T17:27:21.197" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T11:20:31.727" Title="Cat-proofing flexible air ducts" Tags="&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17731" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17730" CreationDate="2017-11-08T14:33:47.797" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hxeOP.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hxeOP.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your first (and best) line of defense is physical barriers to encase or block the duct work. The photo above is faux wood made specifically for that purpose, but you can just as easily (and more economically) fashion a simple conduit or barrier out of plywood or even inexpensive drywall sheets &amp;mdash; they very easy to cut and finish to blend in with the existing architecture.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T14:33:47.797" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17730" CreationDate="2017-11-08T14:42:42.250" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a lot of products specifically designed to deter cat from climbing, biting, and scratching on the fixtures around your home. Bitter apple is a particularly nasty substance; if you've ever touched it, you'd know what I mean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a few dollars, this is an inexpensive way to see if such irritants will (safely) deter your cats from making a playground out of your duct work permanently. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qYTNA.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Product Search:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=bitter+apple+cat+repellent&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Bitter Apple Cat Repellent&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-11-08T15:18:50.643" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T15:18:50.643" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17733" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17730" CreationDate="2017-11-08T14:59:51.110" Score="26" Body="&lt;p&gt;From a cat's perspective, ductwork is &lt;em&gt;fun!&lt;/em&gt; The foil wrap makes cool crinkly sounds when you pounce on it, and it tears easily under the outstretched claws of any cat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, &lt;strong&gt;cellophane packaging tape&lt;/strong&gt; is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; fun. Booo!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whenever my cats take to scaling or scratching things I'd rather they not (furniture, rugs, door jams, etc), I just cover the spot with a few strips of packaging tape. Something about the plastic-y, smooth membrane seems to really turn them off&amp;hellip; and they never touch it again (and I can remove it once they move on to other adventures). I used to wrap things sticky-side out, but that doesn't seem to be necessary &amp;mdash; they just hate the stuff as is. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try wrapping a small section of your ductwork in cellophane packaging tape to see if it deters them. It isn't very expensive, so for a modest investment, I think this has a pretty good chance of deterring the scratching &amp;mdash; and will even increase the insulating properties of your ductwork a bit!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8QJ8D.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-11-08T18:50:36.630" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T18:50:36.630" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17734" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17730" CreationDate="2017-11-08T15:39:21.477" Score="18" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use chicken wire or some equivalent to wrap the duct work. You can get it with gaps of different sizes and it should be available at most local hardware stores. If the gaps were small enough, that should prevent them from even touching the ducts. With larger gaps, they may be able to scratch the ducts but will not be able to pass through the chicken wire to enter the ducts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_wire&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_wire&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22781" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T15:39:21.477" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17735" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17730" CreationDate="2017-11-08T16:19:48.507" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;If a solid casing like Robert Cartiano suggested isn't practical, you could enclose the ducts in hardware cloth:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UvYVV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UvYVV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;hardware cloth example&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hardware cloth is flexible enough that you can shape it as you need to, but rigid enough to support cats climbing on it and keep them from tearing the ducts. You can also cut the hardware cloth to whatever odd shapes you need, and use a set of &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01N5MF4ZE&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;special J-clip pliers&lt;/a&gt; and a &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01MS4G5RP&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;pack of J-clips&lt;/a&gt; to bind the edges/corners. One of the nice things about this is, if your duct goes behind pipes/etc you can cut holes in your &quot;cover&quot; so the pipes can poke through but the duct still gets continuous coverage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Note: I do not use or endorse the products I linked here, they were just the first ones I found on Amazon, to give an idea what I'm talking about)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PROS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Durable, should support cats' weight&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cats may not want to walk/climb on the mesh in the first place&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can be cut/bent to fit where and how you need it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CONS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Expensive (a 10 foot roll of 23-gauge cloth is ~$15, the pliers are $10-20, and clips are a couple bucks)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;While usually made from galvanized steel, in particularly damp environments hardware cloth may rust over time&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Time-consuming initial setup (cutting the hardware cloth to shape, and clipping the parts together)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pointy bits won't be fun to brush against; though these might deter cats too&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, you could combine both methods: use plywood or drywall to protect long and/or relatively straight exposed lengths of duct, and just use the hardware cloth to protect the ducts where they go around/under obstacles or take weird bends. Hardware cloth lends itself pretty well to being stapled to stuff (with a staple gun, not an office stapler!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1810" LastEditorDisplayName="user2021" LastEditDate="2017-11-09T08:52:48.993" LastActivityDate="2017-11-09T08:52:48.993" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17736" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17710" CreationDate="2017-11-08T16:57:14.483" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The first question I have is what do you plan on doing with the poster?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need the poster to remain in a state so that it can be rolled up again, then I would suggest purchasing a piece of foam core or matboard from Hobby Lobby [Michaels, etc.] that is slightly larger than your poster.  You would then unroll your poster, place the matboard on top and then add a bit of weight to the matboard.  This will act as a press for the poster.  It'll probably take a couple of days to retrain the paper to lay flat [slightly less with humidity and heat].&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are going to hang the poster on the wall and leave it there for an extended period, I would suggest going to your local frame shop and have them mount the poster on the foam core or matboard.  This will certainly flatten it out and provided it with some rigidity.  They will use a spray adhesive and vacuum mount it to the board so, you won't be able to remove it or re-roll it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My wife and I own a frame shop and that's how we do it anyways. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22769" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T16:57:14.483" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17730" CreationDate="2017-11-08T17:34:41.947" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many good answers here about protecting the ductwork. An alternative would be to make it inaccessible to cats. That is, remove anything around it that would allow them to climb up to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Without knowing how your boiler room is set up, I can't be sure this is an option. But if there are ladders, chairs, cabinets, etc. that give the cats access to the ducts, it may be possible to move them away from the ducts and solve the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T17:34:41.947" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17738" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17730" CreationDate="2017-11-08T18:16:57.753" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Replace the flexible ducts with insulated flexible ducts. If they rip the outer plastic, they will only hit the insulation and not create an air leak. You can tape up any holes without compromising the integrity of the inner duct. It's essentially a tube inside of a tube with insulation around it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Iy57s.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Iy57sm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Insulated Flexible Duct R6&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22735" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-11-14T11:19:28.537" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T11:19:28.537" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17730" CreationDate="2017-11-08T18:31:41.890" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try semi-rigid dryer ducting:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/b4f4c170-2ab6-4478-a1ab-0eb2f0cf6017_1.19d0b52da491b307f4c31ad96862e577.jpeg&quot; alt=&quot;dryer ducting&quot;&gt;&#xA;It's still flexible, more durable, and only slightly more expensive.  This is more than just tinfoil.  Besides being stronger, it may also deter them due to the harsh tactile nature of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In dryer months (no pun intended) this can act as an electrical ground, too.  I've seen cats playing on a carpet get statically charges, then go near an outlet to get zapped.  Hilarity ensues (for the human).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there's any significant amount of heat going through these, I'd stay away from the packing tape @Robert Cartaino suggested.  The packing tape could melt and/or start a fire.  Putting the tape as a barrier (without actually touching) to getting access to these might be an option, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2017-11-08T18:31:41.890" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17743" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17705" CreationDate="2017-11-09T08:39:27.500" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How about &lt;strong&gt;buy smaller apples&lt;/strong&gt;, so it's small enough to eat everything and you don't have to save the uneaten sliced  pieces at all? And only slice them right before eating.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap&lt;/strong&gt;, keeping out all the air. Without any air, there shouldn't be any browning. A plastic bag might work too, if there's no air.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak the apples in a &lt;strong&gt;carbonated drink&lt;/strong&gt; (Lemon-Lime soda, Ginger Ale, etc...)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak the apples in &lt;strong&gt;salt water&lt;/strong&gt; for a few minutes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slice a whole apple, then use a &lt;strong&gt;rubber band to hold all the slices together in the original apple shape.&lt;/strong&gt; Keeping the cut surfaces against each other, and away from air, should prevent browning.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Add cinnamon&lt;/strong&gt; to the apple slices, so even if they do turn a little brown you won't notice it (and they'll taste better too)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Inspiration / Source &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/features/conversations/how-to-keep-a-cut-apple-from-turning-brown/article_72380614-69df-5815-a7eb-0149321fd879.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;[1]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13396" LastActivityDate="2017-11-09T08:39:27.500" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17744" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2017-11-09T16:26:43.397" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this is an old thread, but I've had amazing results with using RainX. It helps prevent snow, freezing rain, and ice from accumulating. Even when it does build up, it makes it Much easier to scrape off. RainX brand also makes defroster sprays that work well to help break up accumulated ice as you scrape. It has RainX in the deicer, so it also helps to maintain the RainX on your windshield. This trick works so well that I use it on all of my car's outward facing glass, including side mirrors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As mentioned in other answers, using the car's defroster setting is a good add to the procedure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using all of these options gets the ice started to be removed from the glass from both sides of the ice.  This greatly improves your ability to scrape it off with an ice scraper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I first added RainX to the ice scraping routine almost 2 decades ago.  The ice that winter was as thick and hard as I remember ever seeing.  I broke countless scrapers, to the point where I would buy 2-3 ice scrapers every time I saw them available.  We're talking +3/4&quot; ice every morning and every night for at least a week, and that was under +6&quot; of snow drifts on the car.  Sometime during that week, I applied RainX to my windshield, side windows, and rear window.  The next time I had to scrape, the ice came off in large chunks, instead of finely shaved ice.  I didn't even break the scraper!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I found the RainX brand deicer years later, I got some and have now been using it for many years.  It works great on frost as well as thick sheets of ice.  I even use it in the summer to put down a quick layer of RainX.  For $4 a can/bottle, I feel it's well worth freezing my fingers less and getting to work sooner.  I used to give it as Christmas presents!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an added bonus, RainX works while you're driving.  It lets your wipers remove splashed slush, falling snow, etc. better.  If you turn up your front defroster, the snow that turns to water slides off really easily.  RainX brand also makes a wiper fluid that has RainX in it, which just so happens to be rated down to negative thirty-something degrees Fahrenheit, which helps keeps your windshield coated with RainX and free from freezing sh-tuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Full disclosure: I'm not in anyway endorsed or paid by RainX, I just really love what it does for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2017-11-09T16:26:43.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17710" CreationDate="2017-11-09T16:33:16.940" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to &lt;strong&gt;&quot;Reverse Rolling&quot;&lt;/strong&gt;, after reverse roll, keeping the poster between two flat surfaces (top surface heavier in weight recommended) will help maintain the straight posture of the poster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, keeping the poster under mattress where the bottom surface is flat wooden ply or similar as below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NDlzx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NDlzx.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do comment if it helps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorDisplayName="user22794" LastEditDate="2017-11-09T22:47:58.370" LastActivityDate="2017-11-09T22:47:58.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17746" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17857" CreationDate="2017-11-09T21:37:19.440" Score="6" ViewCount="656" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How it started?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last weekend, I had a little Halloween party in my house, all the theme ornaments brought the children from the neighborhood attention to my house. Especially because it's not a common celebration where I live (Brazil).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That night, like every kid in the world, they needed to do something stupid, so they turned off the electricity of the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do that just by turning off the switch that stays in front of the house. Usually, this switch is protected by a padlock, but not in my house until that day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/D4l92.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/D4l92.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, next day I went out and bought a padlock...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;1º Day - Children tried to break the padlock with a rock that they have found. No damage, just a few scratches on the paint. I've tried to run after but I couldn't find anyone, just some guy entering a house and I cant have sure that was him.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;2º Day - Children starts to throw rocks into my house, still no damage, but with a little of accuracy (or lucky) they can break windows or my motorcycle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I really do not know what to do, I can not stay outside waiting for them to show up, because they come in some random times, and I can't afford for some kind of surveillance equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried what &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/5055/einpoklum&quot;&gt;einpoklum&lt;/a&gt;  suggest and here is the results:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When i meet the first parent he said that those children deserve to get shot, so i took an step back and stopped worrying about them and a few days later they just stopped attacking my house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22810" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-11-30T08:29:13.287" Title="Preventing children from attacking my house" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;energy&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17748" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16006" CreationDate="2017-11-10T02:28:17.067" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;With the bottles that have the roller in them, you can usually squeeze the bottle and the ball will pop outwards, when done checking, just push the ball into the bottle again. If you want the deodorant to last longer you could put some type of water or nice smelling oil into it at the same time (this will not work with all oils and will probably make the deodorant less strong smelling. Also, balancing the bottle upside down will cause the liquid to stick to the ball overnight making it easier to get the last bit out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22709" LastEditorUserId="4729" LastEditDate="2017-11-25T17:29:58.910" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T17:29:58.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17730" CreationDate="2017-11-10T06:27:40.670" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Revisit what those ducts are doing.  You may see a maze of ducts, but generally they are only two ducts: hot air to the rooms, and cold air return. Often the cold air return is absent, or these particualr ones are unnecessary, leaving only the hot air ducting.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rather than redundant routes back to the furnace, that whole area can be boxed in, creating a &lt;em&gt;plenum&lt;/em&gt;, with each branch then tapped off the plenum.  A simple rigid duct to the furnace proper and you're done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21946" LastActivityDate="2017-11-10T06:27:40.670" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17751" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17677" CreationDate="2017-11-10T06:43:34.440" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Gaffer tape, the higher quality tier stuff, provided it is not exposed to UV light for a long time.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Gaffer tape is literally for that purpose.  Gaffers are lighting electricians who work in film and video.  When they shoot in a CEO's office, they put camera lights all over, fed by cables, taped to the walls, furniture and carpets.  And when they're done, they remove the tape and it comes off clean.  That is what gaffer tape does.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Electrical tape is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; for that purpose (binding multiple cables, especially not on the public side of the junction box cover).  If you must buy electrical tape, buy the better tier 3M brand, which is the Sony/Stihl/Apple of almost any kind of flat pregummed adhesive.  But electrical tape is wrong for this application.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have you considered Velcro cable ties?  While you're at the cinema supply getting gaffer's tape, take a look at Rip-Tie, being the Cadillac. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21946" LastActivityDate="2017-11-10T06:43:34.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17752" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17631" CreationDate="2017-11-10T07:14:40.793" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can the attic really support a tonne of salt?&lt;/strong&gt; Buildings are not magic holders of arbitrary things, you absolutely can break a building.  I would absolutely not keep any salt in the attic that didn't need to be there.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make room downstairs by de-hoarding, or moving &lt;em&gt;lighter&lt;/em&gt; stuff to the attic.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Don't lift the salt, lift the brine!&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Right next to the softener is a barrel full of water, into which you put the salt, and it leaves water in that tank to become brine slowly.  The brine it uses is already in the tank, it only uses a few gallons/litres per cycle (brine contains 2-3 pounds of salt per gallon, or 250-400g per litre).  &lt;strong&gt;Why does the brine barrel need to be next to the softener?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No reason I can think of.  The only problem is the softener may not be able to &lt;em&gt;draw&lt;/em&gt; much head, it's expecting the brine barrel to be adjacent, not a floor below.  Good time to consult with the factory.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So if the brine barrel needs to be at the softener, you have a pony barrel there, and put the main one downstairs.  The pony barrel has two pipes going to the main barrel: an overflow on the barrel goes down a big fat line (say 1&quot;), it's huge so there's no way the pony barrel can overflow in the attic.  Then it has a much smaller pipe for pumping the brine upstairs.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This pump would run when either a) the pony barrel's water level is below a setpoint, or b) the water softener is drawing water from the pony barrel, to assure circulation when the softener is on cycle.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main trick is making sure the water softener doesn't add too much water to the pony barrel and overflow it, eventually overflowing the downstairs barrel also.   I have no earthly idea why water softeners &lt;em&gt;don't&lt;/em&gt; overflow their barrels.  I see no apparent mechanism.  If it's strictly done based on head, that will take a different approach to running the circulation pump.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21946" LastEditorUserId="21946" LastEditDate="2017-11-10T07:30:21.597" LastActivityDate="2017-11-10T07:30:21.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17753" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17610" CreationDate="2017-11-10T07:59:23.680" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pull over and sleep.  Seriously.  Exhausted driving is serious business.  It is as bad as being drunk.  &lt;strong&gt;Don't Do It!&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cops out in rural areas know that, and if you're pulled over at a sensible location, they would much rather &lt;em&gt;let you sleep&lt;/em&gt; than close the highway for an hour while the fire department uses the jaws of life on your victim.  They've been there too many times.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Urban cops haven't, so they're not as into it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good places to pull over and nap are (mind you, the more rural, the better) in order of preference: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;rest areas (obviously)... There is a rest area every 10 miles in the Utah Salt Flats, and at 80mph posted, that is 7.5 minutes between them.  They're not fooling around, it is the #1 highway killer in Utah. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;truck stops, which are now called &quot;travel centers&quot; and aggressively market to automobiles now. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wal-marts, as most are 24x7, or comparable stores like Meijer, or other 24x7 retail, e.g. Grocery stores or auto parts where those are 24x7. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Restaurants if open 24x7, e.g. Denny's, particularly if just for an hour or two&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;almost any 24x7 gas station if it's only for a few hours, Wawa, Sheetz, Speedway etc.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lay your head down and sleep til you wake up.  It might be 30 minutes and you are refreshed and good for another hour or two. Might be an hour, might be all night.   You will be awoken by the car getting cold or hot, or needing bathroom, or the sun (or not depending on how bad you need the sleep!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21946" LastActivityDate="2017-11-10T07:59:23.680" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17587" CreationDate="2017-11-10T08:25:46.550" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go for cars whose front seats tip far back.  Headrests are not perfect pillows, get a real pillow.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For blocking light, i just throw a spare T-shirt over my eyes and done. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Coverings vary depending on temperature, have blankets, sleeping bags and also Capilene fiber long johns, which won't overheat you.  Wool socks help too.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It takes a little getting used to.  But if you're too tired to drive, you will fall asleep.  Don't expect sleep to come in the usual 8-hour format.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sleep when it's dark, especially in the summer when days are short, don't just push yourself to midnight because that's what you do at home.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn where to park&lt;/strong&gt;, the experts on this are the #VanLife people.  It's pretty dumb to get the rap on the window when a suitable Walmart is a mile away.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21946" LastActivityDate="2017-11-10T08:25:46.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17755" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17730" CreationDate="2017-11-10T09:17:58.083" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cats like both shelter and warmth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are interested in your ductwork because of the heat it provides, and if they have a hole, they also have a shelter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place multiple carton boxes around/on top of the ductwork, this gives them an instant shelter that both has heat and protection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1718" LastActivityDate="2017-11-10T09:17:58.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17756" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11195" CreationDate="2017-11-10T10:21:42.980" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Blackheads are mostly composed of oxidized melanin and they get worse when you scrub or squeeze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inexpensive and Natural Treatment For Removing Blackheads&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Natural extract based cleaners with no chemical ingredients are ideal&#xA;for blackheads ridden skin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If there are any existing and underlying skin ailments as it can&lt;br&gt;&#xA;actually, aggravate any lesion- whether it is acne or blackheads.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Home Remedies include the application of herbs like turmeric, lemon&#xA;juice, tea tree oil and baking soda on the affected spots.However, you should try which of these remedies suit your skin better and do not go overboard in the application of this stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sehat.com/what-causes-blackheads&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Prevent and Causes Of Blackheads&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sehat.com/what-causes-blackheads&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22816" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-10T21:10:46.603" LastActivityDate="2017-11-10T21:10:46.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17758" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17631" CreationDate="2017-11-10T13:13:42.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you need here is a stair climbing sack truck - these are specifically designed for carrying heavy objects up stairs, and look like a conventional sack truck, except that each 'wheel' is actually three wheels revolving around a central pivot. As you pull them up the stairs, the central pivot rotates and each wheel climbs onto the next step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An example (no connection to the supplier, but I can't find a royalty-free image to include directly):&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.screwfix.com/p/stair-climbing-truck-150kg/1867p&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;stair-climbing sack truck&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22819" LastActivityDate="2017-11-10T13:13:42.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2017-11-10T13:43:24.990" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, the best that works in all the suggestions is &lt;strong&gt;hand sanitizer&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just took a bit in my hand and kept my earphone on it and its color started changing, so if u take some of a cotton ball and rub it properly. It can work wonders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22820" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-10T21:11:05.860" LastActivityDate="2017-11-10T21:11:05.860" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17569" CreationDate="2017-11-10T14:40:18.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are not willing to use any chemical, then I would suggest you use the following method depicted in the image.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use scissors to cut precisely the extra bulging area, use &lt;a href=&quot;https://5.imimg.com/data5/HO/LL/MY-39824384/fevi-quick-small-500x500.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fevi quick&lt;/a&gt; to glue the two parts together(you may need to apply some force) and wait for the glue to perform the action.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sLhDp.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sLhDp.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-11-10T14:40:18.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17761" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17730" CreationDate="2017-11-10T16:27:49.243" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Plastic trellis from the local hardware store will solve the problem. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's &lt;strong&gt;cheap&lt;/strong&gt; and easy to use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It can be easily cut with normal scissors and still &lt;strong&gt;sturdy&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We use one with a 10mm square hole to hang flexible duct (donkey dick in the trade) all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gDgU9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gDgU9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22823" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-11-14T11:20:31.727" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T11:20:31.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17764" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17765" CreationDate="2017-11-11T02:43:03.317" Score="7" ViewCount="6725" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today when I woke up I couldn't find my keys (car + car alarm + house + job + key chain, all together).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I &lt;em&gt;know&lt;/em&gt; that they should be somewhere around my house or garage, because last night I returned home driving. I always try to leave them on my desk, but couldn't find them there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I searched like crazy in the morning, but with no success (was stressed out and running late). &lt;strong&gt;What alternatives do I have to effectively search and find my lost keys?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I already plan to search everywhere again with calm mindset, and try to recall where they could be, but I wonder if there is a more effective or efficient way of doing it, as I am short on ideas (taking advantage of the fact that they are metallic/electronic, perhaps). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What do you suggest?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; I also thoroughly checked inside my car (luckily the window was halfway down to open it), but no success again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22831" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-11-12T11:20:41.037" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T14:17:59.217" Title="Tips to find misplaced keys somewhere in my house" Tags="&lt;keys&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;search&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17765" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17764" CreationDate="2017-11-11T20:25:53.060" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Someone I know would advise you to look in the fridge first. (And if you are a hot drink drinker, around the kettle or coffee machine.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Seriously, walk the way through the house as you would have done when getting out of the car after the last time you had your keys.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Look at all surfaces you pass, that is also on the floor, each of the tables and chairs and if you put away shopping the shelving those are stored.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that first walk does not work, get down to get your eye at floor level and look under the furniture, take a strong flashlight and shine on floor level. It works best if you have someone helping you, as a person away from the source of light has a different view which can be very helpful.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And feel between and under the cushions on your sofa and comfy seat, under your dining chairs and so on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if you have someone in the house with you, ask them to do a tour of your walking route as well, with all the extra looking on the surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your walk that day ended (most likely) with you stepping in your bed and under the bed and between the bedding is also a great place for keys to hide.&#xA;So do not forget to look there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-11-13T19:37:58.640" LastActivityDate="2017-11-13T19:37:58.640" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17768" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17610" CreationDate="2017-11-13T09:21:12.463" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;My standard method is when I notice I am beginning to fall asleep, I open a bag of very crunchy snacks (Corn Nuts!) and &lt;strong&gt;eat ONE every 60 seconds&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stimulation of the crunching wakes up the brain and watching the digital clock for the one-minute mark helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But as I drive and eat, I also begin to look for a place where I can safely get off the road and take a nap. This technique works for 30 to 45 minutes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-13T23:20:49.947" LastActivityDate="2017-11-13T23:20:49.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17769" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17110" CreationDate="2017-11-13T09:29:26.583" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;when I am in a dry environment where static buildup is a problem, I touch  (for example) a door knob or a latch handle with the side of my arm or my elbow first before I touch it with my hand. those parts of the arm are less sensitive and the shock experience is milder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2017-11-13T09:29:26.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15001" CreationDate="2017-11-13T09:44:16.680" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;meat decomposition by-products like cadaverine are capable of diffusing their way into paint and plastic. When this happens, it is almost impossible to get rid of the smell because it is now part of the plastic or paint and it just keeps seeping slowly out over time. This is the reason that if someone dies in a car and the body rots, the car cannot be rehabilitated: the painted metal and plastic parts of the car's interior have soaked up the chemicals that smell bad and it will never go away. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2017-11-13T09:44:16.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17771" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15001" CreationDate="2017-11-13T09:57:47.793" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;After basic cleaning you can use an ion generator to remove the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The smell is caused by bacteria. Using a disinfectant cleaning agent will kill much of it, but an ion generator will give complete coverage and is easy to use. Some fridges even have them built in now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Look for one that produces both positive and negative ions, and which is designed to kill bacteria and viruses. Popular and effective brands include Sharp's Plasmacluster and Panasonic's Nanoe. I like the Plasmacluster range because they make battery powered devices, so you can charge one up and leave it in the fridge for several hours with the door closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2017-11-13T09:57:47.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17772" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15720" CreationDate="2017-11-13T10:04:08.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Had a similar issue, just wanted to add some more tips to the already good answers. For me, this really helped:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use normal glasses with quality aspheric lenses. Avoid varifocals and the like, they increase fatigue for some people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reduce the brightness of your monitor. I find that high contrast but overall low brightness is the best.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try a dark background. I find that running apps in dark mode reduces eye strain significantly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a bigger, higher quality monitor. I upgraded from 22&quot; to 28&quot; monitors. The cost was minimal, LCDs are so cheap these days, and it really helped. If you do this make sure you don't just bump up the resolution and make everything smaller - the 28&quot; screens I got are 1920x1080 resolution, the same as the 22&quot; ones. Having said that, if you can go 4k/5k and have Windows 10 or similar that supports it, that will also make reading easier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2017-11-13T10:04:08.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17773" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17695" CreationDate="2017-11-13T13:56:30.157" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many kids at the school I work in use backpacks with wheel systems built in, so they rarely ever carry their backpacks on their backs. &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0071CT6IC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Rolling-School-Backpack-Wheels-RED/dp/B0071CT6IC&lt;/a&gt; . I also have one for adults that I use for traveling. If you don't have access to that, try creating a wheel system yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k8VIg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k8VIg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22850" LastActivityDate="2017-11-13T13:56:30.157" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17774" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17695" CreationDate="2017-11-13T19:27:34.330" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The subjects you are taking have a course description.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will allow you to know beforehand what you would be discussing/learning each day/lesson. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Copying the pages of the chapter or the part discussed, you wouldn't have to carry the whole textbook every day, but only the required parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22852" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-14T11:12:34.953" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T11:12:34.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17775" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17764" CreationDate="2017-11-14T01:47:43.970" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't have to come to that if you choose a specific place to put your specific keys, that way wouldn't lost it at first place(unless you're very much drunk). &#xA;You can buy LED key ring so that it will glow when you switch off light. Apart from this I don't have any idea. Stripping sound buzzer would be costly idea but would save some time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22856" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T01:47:43.970" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17653" CreationDate="2017-11-14T05:21:53.513" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In terms of physics, hot water freezes faster than cold water, so take that into consideration!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22852" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T05:21:53.513" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17777" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17780" CreationDate="2017-11-14T11:25:08.390" Score="1" ViewCount="981" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser cx-180 earphones and I am having a hard time removing the rubber earbuds and changing it as my fingers keep slipping off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas on what to do? (wrapping a cloth around it doesn't seem to do much good)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;P.S.&lt;/strong&gt; This is not a standard how to remove something question as I am looking for ways to do it without damaging the rubber earbuds or altering its shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22862" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-14T16:43:31.250" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T16:43:31.250" Title="Removing rubber earbuds" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17778" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17777" CreationDate="2017-11-14T11:59:50.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drying the rubber ends out is the only solution.&#xA;For this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use a hair dryer. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep the ear buds inside a box of zeolite&#xA;packets for a night and then try removing with your bare hands. (Make&#xA;sure that your hands are not wet again)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T11:59:50.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17779" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17596" CreationDate="2017-11-14T13:42:52.677" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest you to use certain home made remedies for this as described below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grind tender leaves of guava, mango and pomegranate to a fine paste and apply over affected part regularly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grind Red ixora flowers and petals of rose, add some turmeric to the paste and apply regularly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Burn out lemon's outer skin, grind and mix it with buttermilk, apply regularly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Neem leaf paste along with turmeric is also another good option.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After applying any one of the above pastes, perform a clean wash to the surface.Repeat the steps for 10-20 days until you find changes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T13:42:52.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17780" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17777" CreationDate="2017-11-14T15:19:31.013" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Please try the methods below and in this order:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 1: Most of the time, it will work best to get a fingernail behind the sleeve and pull the sleeve off the stem. &quot;Walk&quot; the sleeve off the stem by moving the fingernail from one side of the stem to the other. While pulling upward with the fingernails, rotate the earphone with the other hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pf3JN.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pf3JN.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; (While holding the earphone, twist and pull the earbud off)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 2: &lt;em&gt;(If your finger slips)&lt;/em&gt; Use a shirt, a towel, or paper towel to securely grasp the sleeve. Twist and pull the sleeve away from the nozzle while gently rocking the sleeve from left to right.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 3: Place the earphones in the freezer overnight. The plastic will shrink slightly and break the adhesion between the sleeve and the nozzle. The cold temperature will not damage the earphones. &lt;strong&gt;Be careful:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;Do not break off the earphone nozzle.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 4: This method will ruin the flexible sleeve.  Use a staple remover.  Clamp it around the flexible sleeve and gently pull upward. The earphone stem is small enough to fit the gap in the middle of the staple remover jaws.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try method 1 first with gloves (with good grip). Method 2 and Method 3 have a risk of breaking the earphone nozzle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T15:19:31.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17777" CreationDate="2017-11-14T15:37:36.677" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Based on the pic shown in @GC13's answer, I'd suggest squeezing the rubber end while pushing it to one side.  This should deform the rubber enough to get one side over any lip that's holding it on, and then walking &amp;amp; twisting the rubber end the rest of the way off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Squeezing it off center like this should also break any seal the rubber has made without breaking any plastic.  It may be necessary to perform the squeeze in several directions to fully break any seal or adhesion before trying to fully remove the end piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With this being rubber, it should regain it's original shape when fully removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the rubber is just slick, you can try cleaning it with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2017-11-14T15:37:36.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17782" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-11-15T17:47:55.573" Score="6" ViewCount="545" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hook_and_loop_fastener&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Hook and loop fasteners&lt;/a&gt; (hereafter shortened to velcro) are incredibly handy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But it is also dangerous to other material. Especially outdoor clothing is often found to be adorned with many velcro straps that wreak havoc on wool or many other types of loose or loop exposing material. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, &lt;em&gt;washing&lt;/em&gt; an unfastened velcro strip ruins socks and material like them in no time. That is easily solved by not combining them, by closing the two opposing strips, by using washing bags etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But &lt;em&gt;wearing&lt;/em&gt; velcros unfastened exposes them to come into contact with sensitive material:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a jacket with velcros tears up the bag pack shoulder straps and any woolen clothing worn beneath&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a velcro fastener on a hat destroys the woolen liner worn together with it when it gets colder&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KEnxp.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KEnxp.png&quot; alt=&quot;velcro ripper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While this image is supposed to illustrate the default mechanism of action for the velcros it also shows exactly what it does to knitwear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for methods to defuse these dangers from velcros to other materials while still keeping full functionality the fasteners provide. &lt;br&gt;(And keeping the fasteners in the first place.  Replacing them altogether is not always an option.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="21979" LastEditDate="2017-11-15T17:54:00.173" LastActivityDate="2017-11-30T17:29:20.587" Title="Defusing hook and loop fastener's dangers to other materials" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;fastener&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17784" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17788" CreationDate="2017-11-15T18:11:43.343" Score="5" ViewCount="469" Body="&lt;p&gt;It takes approximately 12 minutes to get back to my apartment from the nearest McDonalds. When I order fries and take them back home, they become soft, compared to if I consume the fries at the restaurant immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fries are packed in a paper bag with other hot food, and I do attempt to get home as soon as practical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to prevent the fries becoming soft during this 10~15 minutes time frame, or a way to make them crispy again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4748" LastActivityDate="2017-11-20T18:29:44.680" Title="How can I keep take-away fries crispy longer?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17695" CreationDate="2017-11-15T20:12:31.033" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way you could reduce the number of notebooks is to digitize your notes. Something I have personally found useful is the &lt;strong&gt;Rocketbook&lt;/strong&gt;. It's simple. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let's say you've written an essay in the notebook. You can scan the pages using the Rocketbook mobile app to a destination which includes Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox, OneDrive, OneNote, Slack, Box, iCloud, iMessage, or Email. Once the pages have reached their destination, it will be archived. The best part is that you can erase what you've written with a damp cloth, making the notebook completely reusable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Source:&lt;/strong&gt; This is a link to their website: &lt;a href=&quot;https://getrocketbook.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://getrocketbook.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22873" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-16T20:27:05.663" LastActivityDate="2017-11-16T20:27:05.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17786" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17784" CreationDate="2017-11-15T20:27:07.837" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm pretty sure that if you toast them in a toaster oven, they will become crispy again. Lay them out in a single layer on the toaster oven tray, or on a sheet of aluminum foil, and toast them like you would toast bread. Just be sure not to over-toast them and turn them brown; that will change their flavor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus: When you toast them some of the oil will seep out, giving you lower-calorie fries that still taste just as good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-11-15T21:18:07.180" LastActivityDate="2017-11-15T21:18:07.180" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17788" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17784" CreationDate="2017-11-16T15:46:53.030" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The key&lt;/strong&gt; is to keep the fries away from moisture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Factor&lt;/strong&gt; - The fry must stay crisp and tasty for at least as long as it takes to eat a full serving.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fries that comes straight out of the fryer are almost always perfectly crisp. The true test of a great fry is whether or not it remains crisp and edible a few minutes later after it's been sitting on your plate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use of dehydrators or desiccant can keep the fries dry during your transit time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Warning:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Many Dehydrator or desiccant should be used carefully as they are toxic in nature. I would not recommend silica or chemical based dehydrator/desiccant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Choice 1 -&lt;/strong&gt; Crackers (or pieces thereof) can serve as an alternative desiccant. (Non-toxic and easily available)&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qUDpy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qUDpym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Choice 2 -&lt;/strong&gt; Salt is a natural dehumidifier. (Subject to weather conditions)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to Transportation Information Service: Salt:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At up to 74% relative humidity and 20°C, salt does not absorb any appreciable quantities of water vapor. The critical water content of sodium chloride (NaCl) is 0.5% at 74% relative humidity, which is the flow moisture point at which salt begins readily to absorb water vapor, and increases such that, at 75% relative humidity, the salt dissolves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Along with outdoor weather,  car internal weather condition is also a factor which contributes to the moisture level. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;desiccant&lt;/strong&gt; is a hygroscopic substance that induces or sustains a state of dryness (desiccation) in its vicinity; It is the opposite of a humectant. Commonly encountered pre-packaged desiccants are solids that absorb water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-11-17T14:59:53.737" LastActivityDate="2017-11-17T14:59:53.737" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17789" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17782" CreationDate="2017-11-16T20:22:36.833" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This will not work in all situations, but I have used it in some.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a bit of soft fabric which does attach to the hooks side of the velcro. Cut it to the size of the exposed hooks and put it on and leave it there.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I have used polar fleece, also as you can cut it into the size and shape you want without it coming undone. If it does not show, cut your piece of fabric slightly larger than the velcro hooks patch you need to cover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This only helps for the fixed size connections, whether you leave them closed or open and close them to the same size every time.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to close the hooks part of the time but need them other times, you will have to find a piece of material that can be taken off and be re-used.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The loops side of velcro would do the job but it is often too thick. But you can try whether it works for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The 'does not work' part is where the hooks stick out to the side of the velcro when closed. If the hooks are not closed carefully, you may still have threads getting into the hooks, even when the closure is properly closed.&#xA;Having your piece of soft cloth bigger than the hooks patch helps, but there is also a risk of the hooks where you close the velcro as it is suposed to close.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And I have also had that Velcro came undone while wearing a coat and 'ate' my shawl, and I find it very hard to prevent that happening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-11-30T17:29:20.587" LastActivityDate="2017-11-30T17:29:20.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17790" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-11-17T05:26:40.547" Score="3" ViewCount="430" Body="&lt;p&gt;Need help parking my truck at an angle in my three car garage, without hitting my wife’s sedan.  I have an HD 2500 with a headache rack that only fits in the garage at an angle with my wife’s car in the third bay.  My truck is too wide for that bay.  It needs to be in the garage during winter.  It fits but I need something to warn me of her car and the wall on my driver's side where the garage is more shallow.  Tennis balls won’t work because I can’t see my wife’s sedan when I start to pull in the garage.  I need to know where I’m at and when I’m in.  Ideas?  The truck does fit but I have to get out and constantly check my space while parking. I cannot drill stops on the floor because I do not own this house.  Thanks.  I’m using her account.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22884" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-18T15:49:24.667" LastActivityDate="2020-05-13T16:01:10.977" Title="Parking stop ideas" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17791" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17790" CreationDate="2017-11-17T11:57:35.240" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy or find a heavy dumb-bell (weightlifting equipment) and place it on the floor as a tire stop (so your tire rollsinto the handel). You could also use 45lb weight plates to make drive-between guards... so two spaced to let your tire pass between if you are in the right place. You’ll feel the plates in the steering if you are to one side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12348" LastActivityDate="2017-11-17T11:57:35.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="286" CreationDate="2017-11-17T16:15:35.827" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Create a mix of 25% water and 75% rubbing alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pour it into a spray bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the lid on it. Spray on the car window and ICE is gone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Time you spray one time to the next is how fast it works. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22889" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-11-22T05:54:56.047" LastActivityDate="2017-11-22T05:54:56.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17793" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17790" CreationDate="2017-11-17T16:19:23.427" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does your hd 2500 have park assist sensors at all?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If not, did you consider buying and installing one of &lt;a href=&quot;http://mycarneedsthis.com/the-best-parking-sensor-systems-to-buy/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt; park assist sensors?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The link is to an article showing and comparing several models.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-11-19T17:19:54.470" LastActivityDate="2017-11-19T17:19:54.470" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17790" CreationDate="2017-11-17T17:32:35.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Craig Constantine suggested drive-between guards made of free weights. Another drive-between idea is long 2x4 boards, with other wooden blocks nailed on top of them every couple of feet. The boards would provide a &quot;channel&quot; for your truck, and the larger blocks (maybe a 4x4 post sawed into 6&quot; sections?) would provide bumps that you could feel as you are driving in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ya6Wt.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ya6Wt.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-11-17T20:32:43.930" LastActivityDate="2017-11-17T20:32:43.930" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17796" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17695" CreationDate="2017-11-18T18:07:09.120" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw some students cut theirs book in half. If it contains more than one semester you can divide it into two books &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10885" LastActivityDate="2017-11-18T18:07:09.120" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17790" CreationDate="2017-11-20T11:17:05.957" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I created a figure of your situation and I guess it is correct. Anyway, my solution is given below:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ivqHu.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ivqHu.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having a parking sensor is the ultimate solution, even then finding out hack in my logic is, using balloons.If you don't have to invest some money in the sensor, I would suggest you go for this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Before parking your car, find some balloons(large sized are most welcome).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill them with air and fix them using cello tape to the wall of your garage and surface of your wife's car.&#xA;(filling them to their maximum is most appreciated)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take care while selecting sellotape, it should not harm your wife's car's color, otherwise, you will have to worry a lot.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Also, try to stick these balloons where you don't have a visual while parking.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now, if the plot is ready, get inside the car. Open every one of its windows so that bursting sound of the balloon could be heard if any of the sides cross the limit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get the car inside on reverse gear. If you hear balloons sound, take action accordingly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another solution is to use markings of paint on ground.Perform this when you are free as this will take some more time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put your wife's car in her slot, but at the extreme critical position which could take a hit when you reverse your car.(This situation is considered deliberatly sothat if by chance you wife's car lie in that position, your markings should not do wrong to you)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now drive your car in reverse mode, with utmost care.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As and when you change the direction of car to safety, put it on handbrake, get outside of the car, get some paint to mark a point on floor so that next time when you drive in, you can correlate with this point on floor.(Try to take point based upon the outer edge of body of your car)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Perform step 3 until you feel confident that you can put your car to garage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-11-21T09:42:37.147" LastActivityDate="2017-11-21T09:42:37.147" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17784" CreationDate="2017-11-20T13:28:24.220" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As clearly stated in &lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/14747/tricks-to-preserve-chips-french-fries&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; question, my suggestion to do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After your purchase, let the fries reduce its temperature under a fan or on open air.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Transfer the entire fries to this airtight container(like the one shown below) and make sure that the lid is tightly locked.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uL4AE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uL4AE.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carry them back home and when required, take them directly opening the lid.&#xA;(The same principle is used in Pringles)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-11-20T13:28:24.220" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17784" CreationDate="2017-11-20T18:29:44.680" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Eat the fries on the way home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2017-11-20T18:29:44.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17802" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-11-20T18:40:03.493" Score="5" ViewCount="24683" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am trying to remove GU10 lightbulbs from a light fixture.  The fixture makes it very difficult to grip the edges of each bulb (only about 3-4mm clearance).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a lifehack to remove GU10 lightbulbs from such fixtures?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2020-01-12T09:31:14.240" Title="Lifehack to remove GU10 lightbulbs from light fixture?" Tags="&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13330" CreationDate="2017-11-20T20:58:10.840" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many urination devices (or stand-to-pee devices) for women and transmen, you might want to take it for ideas. A tube can be used to aid the water flow. If it's long and hard enough, the low end can stabilize, or you can add more weight at the end. &lt;strong&gt;It can also be personalized so that it makes them feel funny and meaningful.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This article does not answer this question, but I find it useful: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/Practical_Pointers.pdf&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwie1JCUgc7XAhWKfrwKHeR6AcAQFggTMAM&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw1wkI4_0zdakYZKspO7yUAd&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Practical Pointers for Parkinson's Disease&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3940" LastEditorUserId="3940" LastEditDate="2017-11-20T21:13:18.140" LastActivityDate="2017-11-20T21:13:18.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17805" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17802" CreationDate="2017-11-21T04:55:43.983" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A piece of flexible plastic tubing that &lt;em&gt;just&lt;/em&gt; fits over the bulb makes a handle. This is also helpful in changing bulbs with broken glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't find a tube of the right size, tape some plastic sheet together to make a tube, or better, a slight cone, so that it slips over the bulb and grips tightly. Gentle warming makes the plastic stick to the glass better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A plastic soda bottle may also work:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c6RKG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c6RKGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Soda-bottle bulb remover&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2020-01-10T12:55:36.613" LastActivityDate="2020-01-10T12:55:36.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17806" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17802" CreationDate="2017-11-21T06:10:54.873" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can put some adhesive tape in the 3-4mm space, and press it against the side of the bulb (maybe with a paper clip, tooth pick, spatula, or some other slim implement), you may be able to pull the bulb out of the socket with the tape.  I would do 2 pieces of tape, with the first one opposite the second one (180 degrees away).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-11-22T21:25:30.507" LastActivityDate="2017-11-22T21:25:30.507" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17802" CreationDate="2017-11-21T12:10:58.293" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe you could use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.pl/search?q=suction+pad&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;suction pad&lt;/a&gt; with diameter smaller than size of light bulb. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.pl/search?q=GU10&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;GU10 lightbulbs&lt;/a&gt; are usually flat so suction pad can easly adhere to this ligthbulb. Then you could catch suction pad to unscrew lightbulb.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think one of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.pl/search?q=suction+pad&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;source=iu&amp;amp;ictx=1&amp;amp;fir=yohhyOy28fe3AM%253A%252CdvhHdi_FMSAuaM%252C_&amp;amp;usg=__SOJzLBb0fNRhArovQFm-1WcQ9wE%3D&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwi_0dXl0M_XAhVjOJoKHayWC_sQ9QEISTAE#imgrc=TA4EoQX_k1DfAM:&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt; could be used as they have screws attached so it might be easier to catch with some tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastActivityDate="2017-11-21T12:10:58.293" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17808" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10160" CreationDate="2017-11-21T16:08:19.943" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A white, plastic shopping bag. Even when this bag is not completely white, it will still work! Basically, this is a combination of all answers mentioned before :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22316" LastEditorUserId="22316" LastEditDate="2017-11-22T19:22:49.147" LastActivityDate="2017-11-22T19:22:49.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17802" CreationDate="2017-11-21T23:16:38.540" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this exact problem with one of my light fittings. When I bought the light, it came supplied with a special sucker for removing and refitting the bulbs. Stupidly, I used the device when the bulb was hot - and melted the soft rubber.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I now do is to use disposable latex gloves, pushing the front glass quite firmly with the extra grip of the thumbs is enough to turn the bulb for removal and refitting. If you have normal household rubber gloves, this will probably work even better, but I just happen to have latex ones and none of the others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Be aware&lt;/em&gt;, some (cheaper) GU10s have a very thin piece of glass with a square edge that is bonded to the front of the bulb. This square edge is razor sharp and will slice your thumb open without the gloves. Even with the gloves it is possible to cut yourself. Know your enemy!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Extra tip - when you replace the bulbs next time, get really high quality LED bulbs. Not only will you get all of the standard benefits of LED bulbs, but they will last for around 7 years so you will minimise the number of times you need to change them in the future.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2017-11-22T08:52:37.720" LastActivityDate="2017-11-22T08:52:37.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17812" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10160" CreationDate="2017-11-22T09:33:42.370" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depends on the flashlight. On some flashlights (e.g. Maglite) you can screw the mirror and lens assembly off, leaving the bare lamp in place. This will spread the light out more. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-11-22T09:33:42.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17802" CreationDate="2017-11-22T16:08:47.063" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always got one of these when I bought a fixture - &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GU10-MR16-12v-Halogen-LED-Light-Bulb-Lamp-Remover-Sucker-Tool-Bulb-Remover-/400671570380&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;link to ebay GU10 tool&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;its an answer to your stated problem however since it comes with a fixture when bought new, its not really a lifehack as such&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;edit: this is better as you get leverage &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Halogen-Bulb-Removal-Tool-Green/dp/B0027J282A&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;link to amazon tool with a handle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastEditorUserId="18058" LastEditDate="2017-11-24T08:51:41.697" LastActivityDate="2017-11-24T08:51:41.697" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17816" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-11-23T17:57:14.677" Score="1" ViewCount="563" Body="&lt;p&gt;Suppose you're on a train or on an airplane, going on vacation. And darts a piece of chewing gum stick to your clothing. Enough pressure and time have been applied so that it doesn't come off right completely. But it is not totally baked in there for days though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do you get it off? Any hacks?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, typically that might not be a question for this site - I suppose there are detergents or solutions you can get which attack the gum but not the fabric. But you are on the road and have limited access to these items you might use. So please prefer answers that are executable as early as possible (that is, &quot;wait till you're home and then&quot; is not a great start for an answer.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notes :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you want to limit your answer to a specific material - cotton.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-11-24T07:39:53.107" LastActivityDate="2021-05-03T12:57:52.397" Title="How to remove gum from clothing while traveling?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17746" CreationDate="2017-11-23T18:25:39.057" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;(I'm assuming these children live in the surrounding buildings.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let's try the social approach: Go talk to some parents and children in the neighborhood whom you already know (at least casually), explaining your predicament. &quot;Humanizing the target&quot; for these children may get them to dissuade their friends from trying to attack your home. Also, if you can get these kids to put you in touch with a couple of their more popular friends - by promising you don't intend to have them punished - you might be able to contact the ringleaders directly. It's quite likely they will be satisfied by something other than stoning your house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastEditorUserId="5055" LastEditDate="2017-11-23T21:12:49.683" LastActivityDate="2017-11-23T21:12:49.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17818" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12034" CreationDate="2017-11-24T05:42:06.567" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;with the clipper blades squeezed together, run a glob of silicone RTV sealant along the zone where the two blades come together. Let it dry for a day, then slit the glob into two halves with a razor so each blade has a strip of RTV stuck to it. If you now clip your toenails, the RTV will pinch and hold the nail trimming so it doesn't fly off into space. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2017-11-24T05:42:06.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17819" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1892" CreationDate="2017-11-24T05:47:00.380" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Deaf people use alarm clocks that blink a desk lamp on and off about once a second until you hit the stop button. This is extremely annoying and hence very effective. (I had a college room mate who had one of these which happened to make a clicking noise as it switched the lamp on and off; I would be fully awake (and fully annoyed) by the 3rd click!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2017-11-24T05:47:00.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2017-11-24T06:07:11.223" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a liquid product called Concrete Prep which is used to etch concrete cracks before patching them with fresh concrete. It is actually phosphoric acid and does an extremely thorough job eating rust off of steel tools. If you soak a rusty thread-cutting tap in this stuff overnight, it will come out atomistically clean in the morning (just briefly scrub with soap and water to remove the iron phosphate).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2017-11-25T16:51:55.723" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T16:51:55.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17824" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="194" CreationDate="2017-11-24T06:27:02.057" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;there is a tool called an easy-out that you can stick into the chewed-up screwdriver hole of a phillips-type screw head and, grasping the easy-out with a pair of pliers, unscrew the stuck screw. It may be difficult to find one small enough for your hard drive, but well-equipped hardware stores have them in a variety of sizes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2017-11-24T06:27:02.057" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17826" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17816" CreationDate="2017-11-24T08:09:38.190" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For resolving this situation, the required part of cloth needs to be treated and so it needs to be handheld(meant removing that part from your body). The solution I suggest is the method of heat as described below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reach out to wash basin or washroom where you can find a heat-based hand dryer. While traveling, you can easily reach out to this by a hotel or cuisine of the plane.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a tissue paper(find a clean cardboard because that will be appreciated, find it out lying here and there) and place garment upside down on its top.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place this setup beneath dryer so that it starts to become hot.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It may take some time but I don't think, leaving some minute there is no match for saving your precious garment from throwing the same as waste because of the chewing gum.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Once the gum is hot, it will stick&lt;/strong&gt; onto the paper, gently peel off your garment behind. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once you reach home, have a nice wash in order to remove ill feeling that you might experience that part.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="5055" LastEditDate="2017-11-25T17:30:15.003" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T17:30:15.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17829" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-11-25T14:09:12.120" Score="7" ViewCount="10810" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a small restaurant where we have a form that is filled out by the order taker and put on the wall where the cooks and other food preparers see it and prepare the food accordingly.  When the food is ready, the delivery man takes the form off the wall and attaches it to the delivery bag or box.  This form and method are very convenient because it has the order, the customer name and phone number, the address, and the total amount owed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Originally we were using long form sticky notes but these are expensive and are blank so the order taker in a rush would forget to jot down some of the important details.  The form we use now does not have adhesive on the back so we keep using lots of scotch tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What would be a cost effective and durable adhesive that we can quickly apply to the back of the form that would emulate sticky notes?  The life cycle is just for 1 day or less.  It has to hold the form to the wall for the duration of food preparation and on the delivery box to the destination.  Prefer DIY from common natural ingredients, but will consider ready off the shelf adhesives.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20914" LastActivityDate="2018-01-22T09:16:29.707" Title="What would be a good adhesive for DIY sticky note?" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17829" CreationDate="2017-11-25T14:54:03.783" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fast food place I go has a clipping strip on the 'wall' and uses a stapler to add the note to the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you search internet for -double sided adhesive strip dispensers- you will find a big selection.&#xA;When you search your local (or national online) shops you will find the kind that sells locally. I do not add photos, as all I find have brand names or shop information.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The one I use at work has a grip, works like a big size tape dispenser but only places a strip of glue, permanent in our case.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;There are also 'less permanent' versions as well as smaller ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a place where food hygiene is important, I would not want home made glues, which might contaminate the food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-11-25T15:01:25.527" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T15:01:25.527" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17831" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17829" CreationDate="2017-11-25T16:48:34.150" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're not going to find a solution that costs less than an inch of Scotch tape.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can buy various sizes (including 3x8 in.) of &quot;custom sticky notes&quot; online - just Google the phrase - if you're willing to cough up a penny or two per sheet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22948" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T16:48:34.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17832" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17829" CreationDate="2017-11-25T17:00:37.787" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can purchase &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000BKQD82&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Spray-on Repositionable Adhesive&lt;/a&gt; which turns everything into post-its.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, it is a spray, which means everything in the vicinity of the target will also get sticky. I have used spray adhesives in the past and it gets absolutely everywhere. I also doubt it would be safe to spray inside a place where food is being prepared.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway. Use a spring clip and staples... it's much cleaner...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21894" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T17:00:37.787" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17833" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17829" CreationDate="2017-11-25T19:26:05.673" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A quick swipe with an &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B008XDXU44&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Elmer's Glue Stick&lt;/a&gt; on the back of the form will let the form stick to the wall like a Post-It Note. The glue stick comes in a dispenser like a big Chapstick, and Elmer's claims that the adhesive is washable and non-toxic. When purchased in bulk, each stick costs about US$0.20 and you'll probably get a couple of days use from each stick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22949" LastActivityDate="2017-11-25T19:26:05.673" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17834" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17829" CreationDate="2017-11-26T01:36:14.310" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can get the same adhesive as Post-It notes &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/products/catalog/~/Scotch-Restickable-Glue-Stick?N=4335+3294529207+3294603634&amp;amp;rt=rud&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;in the form of a glue stick&lt;/a&gt;, effectively turning any piece of paper into a Post-It note.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9874" LastActivityDate="2017-11-26T01:36:14.310" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17829" CreationDate="2017-11-26T05:35:00.917" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Scotch/3M &lt;a href=&quot;http://a.co/7PoZorX&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Removable Restickable Glue Stick&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1gQVY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1gQVYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Scotch Restickable Glue Stick&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22954" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-12-12T14:20:28.267" LastActivityDate="2017-12-12T14:20:28.267" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="104" CreationDate="2017-11-26T06:26:33.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've never done this, but I'd like to suggest an idea I just had:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut four 1&quot; slits in the corners of an &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00006IV4N&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;electric heating pad&lt;/a&gt;, then slip in four &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B06XD2XYYP&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;neodymium magnets&lt;/a&gt; that have &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000TGUOCO&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;velcro dot stickers&lt;/a&gt; (into each individual slit) and adhere to the inside of the pad lining. Then individually stick the---now---magnetic corners to the window within the vehicle to four other matching neodymium magnets on the outside of the window, and connect this to an &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00OS7ELK6&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;extension cord&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user22124" LastEditorDisplayName="user22124" LastEditDate="2017-11-26T06:32:48.380" LastActivityDate="2017-11-26T06:32:48.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="141" CreationDate="2017-11-27T01:39:40.570" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a last resort get a hammer and a screwdriver and punch some holes in the lid. Transfer the contents to another jar that will open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22963" LastActivityDate="2017-11-27T01:39:40.570" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17839" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17987" CreationDate="2017-11-27T06:24:40.577" Score="-3" ViewCount="13170" Body="&lt;p&gt;Being a very lazy person, I get tired of vinegar spraying the inside of my dehumidifier's water basin every week.  It's a highly compact machine, and the water basin is has an odd shape, with all sorts of hinged doohickeys at the top (which is the opening), so it takes a bit of dexterity to ensure that I coat all of the interior, deep down to the bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After spraying liberally, I let the basin marinate in the vinegar for about 20 minutes before rinsing it out, then wiping down the outside.  Since the bottom has complex contours, I jiggle the basin every few minutes to ensure a fresh layer of vinegar on the surfaces that are not at the lowest point.  It's not exactly a hands-off process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to avoid the need for this might be to simply pour a few table spoons of vinegar into the basin whenever I empty it out (daily), and leave the vinegar in there while the dehumidier operates.  It will mix with the condensed water extracted from the air, and be in constant contact with the bottom of the basin.  The top of the basin, which doesn't touch liquid water (but might be exposed to high humidity air due to the water in the basin) doesn't get contacted with vinegar with the exception of one of the side walls during the emptying of the basin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Has anyone ever tried this?  Does it actually make it unnecessary to do the weekly disinfecting?  Would the constant exposure to vinegar harm the plastic?  Would the lack of exposure to vinegar of the top part of the basin (including the complex doohickeys) be at risk of developing grime, mildew, or mold?  Does it make the home smell like vinegar all the time?  Would that be bad for one's lungs?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also wonder whether it would be just the smell of vinegar in the air, whether the vapour in the air would actually be acidic.  If so, then in the long term, constant exposure could harm all things exposed to the air, e.g., books, plastics, fabrics, HEPA filters, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just wondering about the overall wisdom of indulging my laziness....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20599" LastActivityDate="2021-05-07T20:59:54.093" Title="Continuous vinegar disinfecting of dehumidifier water basin" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17842" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4406" CreationDate="2017-11-27T15:10:32.640" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In days of yore people would hang garments, curtains, rugs and other fabric items up and beat them. Beating loosened the dust which would fall or be blown away on the breeze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method is rather messy though and doesn't collect the dust, so if you have a suitable vacuum cleaner then Bamboo's method is better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2017-11-27T15:10:32.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17843" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17610" CreationDate="2017-11-27T20:20:45.533" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may be a terrible solution, but it works for me and is what my step-grandpa-in-law suggested (a former traveling salesman) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bite the wheel&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find it to be much harder to fall asleep when biting down on the steering wheel. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22976" LastActivityDate="2017-11-27T20:20:45.533" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17844" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7621" CreationDate="2017-11-28T02:27:49.477" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the end, I designed an air deflector and 3D-printed it, as shown in the image below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you think it'll solve a similar problem that you're experiencing, you can buy one from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.shapeways.com/shops/gdalya&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;my shapeways store&lt;/a&gt;.  I plan to add it to my thingiverse page soon as well for those who have their own printers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bq74w.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bq74w.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2017-11-28T02:27:49.477" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17845" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17746" CreationDate="2017-11-28T05:54:20.703" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fight back by throwing rocks at them or things they dont like. Beating them in what they excel can make them think not to do it again.&#xA;You are a grownup, just intimidate them into leaving you alone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22981" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-11-28T10:40:09.677" LastActivityDate="2017-11-28T10:40:09.677" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17846" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17839" CreationDate="2017-11-28T06:00:41.273" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vinegar is a liquid, and the dehumidifier wouldn't put that back into the air. Also, vinegar is a very weak acid, and if you're that worried about your books, try something like rubbing alcohol. It'll clean better and won't damages your things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22981" LastActivityDate="2017-11-28T06:00:41.273" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17849" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2017-11-28T19:30:50.040" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm glasses and headphone wearer myself, my temples are quite thick, but it never annoys me when wearing my headphones. This is because I wear over-ear headphones with nice and soft cushions!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Over-ear headphones don't press on your ears. The headphone cups will still press on temples of your glasses a little bit, but it is not annoying or hurtful if the cushions on the cups are soft enough. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22988" LastEditorUserId="22988" LastEditDate="2017-12-02T13:40:21.160" LastActivityDate="2017-12-02T13:40:21.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17851" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17816" CreationDate="2017-11-29T16:04:34.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Both methods have worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Freezing the gum:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As this situation happens during travel, keeping the garment in a freezer is not feasible. However, rubbing ice to the garment area (where gum is stuck) will freeze the gum polymers and make the task of removing gum from the garment easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Rubbing alcohol:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dip a cotton swab into some rubbing alcohol to dab all over the surface of the gum, which will break down the polymers in the chewing gum that make it so sticky in the first place. Let the alcohol soak through the gum and dry for 30 seconds, then take a piece of duct tape and stick it to the gum and pull it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2017-11-29T16:04:34.883" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17816" CreationDate="2017-11-29T18:20:07.797" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Besides freezing/icing the gum, like @GC13 suggested, I've heard that using peanut butter works.  The oils coat the gum so it doesn't re-stick as well as it may try to break down/dissolve the gum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried this, but I know that WD-40 works well to help remove stickers from various surfaces.  It really does prevent the stick substances from re-sticking.  I'm assuming it's the same idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should be able to wash the peanut butter off the garment normally, or in a sink with some hand soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I normally eat chunky peanut butter, but this might be the one time I suggest creamy.  ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2017-11-29T18:20:07.797" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17854" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10209" CreationDate="2017-11-29T21:53:54.367" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about sewing on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=snowflake%20sequins&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;snowflake shaped sequins&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately you could cut out dots or shapes from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=iron-on%20transfers%20OR%20tape%20white&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;iron on transfer paper or tape&lt;/a&gt; that is used to transfer inkjet printed images or for writing names on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=white%20correcting%20OR%20paint%20pen&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;white paint marker or correcting pen&lt;/a&gt; might be a possible solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These will be of varying durability and esthetic quality but something should be available in your area or if you have the time you could surely find something to purchase from one of the internet stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2161" LastActivityDate="2017-11-29T21:53:54.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17855" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2017-11-29T23:17:33.920" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can get in the shower or run your nails under water to soften them up, then you may be able to use a key to trim them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23017" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2017-11-30T22:31:46.370" LastActivityDate="2017-11-30T22:31:46.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17856" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17790" CreationDate="2017-11-30T05:53:25.493" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're trying to solve a problem you shouldn't have in the first place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You're trying to straighten out &lt;em&gt;after&lt;/em&gt; you're already half way in the garage, like this, and ending up hitting your wife's car, and maybe the garage door sides too, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NfvCa.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NfvCa.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instead&lt;/strong&gt;, just straighten out &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; entering the garage, so you'll drive straight in with no chance of hitting anything on either side. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Either turn further back like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hldy9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hldy9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;turn further out&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Or make a partial turn towards the garage (1-2), then back up &amp;amp; straighten out (2-3), before driving straight in (3-4):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ImPjj.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ImPjj.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, if for some reason it's impossible to straighten out first, you can still use tennis balls, but taped from the ceiling hanging in a curtain just along side / in front of your wife's car. Then you can see &amp;amp; bump into the tennis ball curtain just before you would hit the actual car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just a couple tennis balls (or anything that won't scratch &amp;amp; is heavy enough not to blow around) would work, or you could go crazy with tennis balls like in this image:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M78ct.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M78ctm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click Phot for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13396" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-12-12T14:22:40.057" LastActivityDate="2017-12-12T14:22:40.057" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17857" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17746" CreationDate="2017-11-30T08:29:13.287" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Water sprinklers&lt;/strong&gt; around your yard might be worth a try, especially near your power &amp;quot;off&amp;quot; switch. The switch has to be water resistant since it's outside, and your Halloween decorations should survive rain too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you wanted to go all out &amp;amp; get motion activated sprinklers they would keep working overnight whenever someone/something walks alongside your house. Or just use a water valve you can reach quickly &amp;amp; turn on for a minute anytime you even think someone's outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;fence&lt;/strong&gt; is always good to keep people (&amp;amp; animals) out of your yard.  If you don't have one yet, consider getting a good tall one. If you do have a fence, close &amp;amp; lock the gate, or consider decorative &amp;quot;pointy&amp;quot; things on top of it if intruders are climbing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;motion activated security light&lt;/strong&gt; tends to deter crime, and would alert you too. Even a couple light, like one further out in the yard for anyone who gets &amp;quot;too close&amp;quot;, and another very very bright light for anything very close to your house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;And look for a &lt;strong&gt;cheap security camera&lt;/strong&gt;, or old phone, to see what's really going on (Like Hex's comment says). With a little evidence it would be much easier to go to the police, since this is really criminal trespassing &amp;amp; maybe vandalism. Most countries have special laws about damaging utilities too. And definitely &lt;strong&gt;ask your local police what else to do&lt;/strong&gt;, they have much more local experience than virtually anyone else reading this!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13396" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-11-30T08:29:13.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17858" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17873" CreationDate="2017-11-30T12:00:18.977" Score="3" ViewCount="1063" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for a cheap alternative to the foam earpads that come with earphones, as mine have mostly fallen apart. I need some ideas or experiences from users to be able to do so. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I ordered a pair, but it's too small for my earphones. The company doesn't allow returns or replacements, so I'm unwilling to spend money again, hence a cost effective idea will be appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/83aqC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/83aqCm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3JPRN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3JPRNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19147" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-12-12T14:19:33.273" LastActivityDate="2017-12-27T15:38:43.157" Title="How to fix earphone foam" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17860" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17862" CreationDate="2017-11-30T14:51:47.407" Score="2" ViewCount="128" Body="&lt;p&gt;As I saw someone pulling/carrying a sleigh up a hill, I thought of what would be the best way to get this sleigh up a hill (But without any effort of someone). An idea would be to just bring it up with a car, but that way is not original, not practical (too much time, to much effort, ... ). I think you get what I am searching for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought of a cable pulled by an engine, but those are a bit expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things which could help and I have:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A Tractor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a cable&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20381" LastEditorUserId="20381" LastEditDate="2017-11-30T14:59:07.080" LastActivityDate="2017-11-30T21:17:09.517" Title="Best way to get a sleigh up a hill without human effort?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17861" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17863" CreationDate="2017-11-30T15:15:04.687" Score="1" ViewCount="1848" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently purchased a new laptop. This one is an investment as I intend to use it for consulting and moonlighting. I take my laptop with me commuting to and from work, as I've got opportunity during the commute to bring it out and do work. Since this laptop is an investment I want to do the best I can to protect it from damage. I put my laptop into my backpack, in the compartment built into the backpack for laptops. However, to be honest with myself, the backpack I've got is just the garden variety that you get at Sam's Club. It's a Swiss Gear backpack I got 4 or 5 years back. Yesterday I took a close look at the compartment for laptops and found that it really isn't well padded. The public buses and trains that I take to commute normally jostle a lot. Clearly the best thing to do would be to purchase a better backpack with proper padding. But, at least at the moment that exceeds my budget. Especially when I look at some of the brands out there where a really good backpack with good padding for laptops is around $200.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, I'm wondering if there something I can put into my current backpack's laptop compartment which will give it good protection from the bumps I normally experience in my commute? I've thought of maybe using old clothes or a towel, but wonder if that would just leave lint that could go into the air vents of the laptop. What other material might I consider?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23027" LastActivityDate="2017-11-30T16:30:58.680" Title="How can I better protect my laptop in my backpack?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2017-11-30T22:36:36.100" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17862" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17860" CreationDate="2017-11-30T15:20:23.027" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen setups with one drive wheel of a car jacked and blocked off the ground, and a wheel without tire changed onto the axle; two or three wraps of rope or cable around the rim, car running and in gear (with wheels chocked), and you've got an improvised rope tow, suitable for sleds (sleighs), inner tubes, or even skiers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unless you're going to be sliding or skiing all day, I don't see it as being worth the effort, though; further, it almost certainly works less well with front wheel drive than with the then-universal rear wheel drive from the 1940s era, when (AFAIK) this method was first published.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2017-11-30T15:20:23.027" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17863" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17861" CreationDate="2017-11-30T16:30:58.680" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go to Walmart and go to the camping section. Buy a camping sleep pad made of closed cell foam. They are usually blue. They run about $8. I think the brand is Ozark Trail. The foam is tough, yet absorbs shock well. Much better than something like bubble wrap. The foam is easily cut. So, you can use a couple of layers on the bottom and thinner layers to surround your computers on the sides, if you like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will also find a lot of other uses for the padding. I cut a 2' x 2' square for padding for a chair. And, at $8, I have one pad rolled up stored away for future use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found a nice computer backpack at T.J.Maxx made by Targus for less than $20. It is brown, kind of ugly, but it is nicely padded and doesn't attract attention like a shiny black or colorful computer backpack. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would also highly recommend the pads for camping with a sleeping bag or just sleeping on a hard floor as well because the 1/2&quot; of foam make a huge difference for both insulation and cushioning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23029" LastActivityDate="2017-11-30T16:30:58.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17865" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17860" CreationDate="2017-11-30T20:59:54.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do not know how safe this method is, with a long rope going free up and down hill.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have a bag, a block and a rope that is a bit longer than the hill you want to sleigh down.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Feed the rope through the block and tie to a fixed point at the top of your hill, stakes into the ground should do but a tree or even the tow hook of a car will work.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Tie the bag to one end of the rope, the sleigh to the other end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sleigh down the hill, the bag will come up. Now fill the bag with snow (or other heavy things which you can stack at the top) and the bag will go down the hill while the sleigh comes up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is not tested, (and no chance to test around here either,) so test before you do and remember rope and heavy things safety.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-11-30T20:59:54.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17860" CreationDate="2017-11-30T21:17:09.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This idea may sound unrealistic, but hey, it might work too. You'll need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;2 sleighs&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;rope about 10 feet longer than the length of the &quot;run&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a fixed point at the top of the hill, like a tree (preferably with smooth bark)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are the steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Tie one end of the rope to the back of sleigh #1.  Tie the other end of the rope to the back of sleigh #2.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Leave sleigh #1 at the bottom of the hill.  Walk sleigh #2 up to the top of the hill.  Walk around the back of the tree, and stand on the other side of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Someone rides sleigh #2 to the bottom of the hill.  This will pull sleigh #1 up to the top of the hill, using the tree as a &quot;pulley&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) The rider at the bottom of the hill leaves sleigh #2 there, and walks back to the top of the hill. Simultaneously, another rider slides down the hill on sleigh #1 ... which pulls sleigh #2 up to the top of the hill. (Watch out, person walking up the hill!!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sTVom.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sTVom.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-11-30T21:17:09.517" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2129" CreationDate="2017-12-01T01:52:25.817" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;set the nail between two teeth of a pocket comb. place the comb in position, and drive the nail with your hammer. this works well for small sizes of nails. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2017-12-01T01:52:25.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17868" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-01T09:48:55.223" Score="2" ViewCount="452" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm really embarrassed when my stomach begins to growl. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are two times my stomach is growling&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hungry. Drinking water helps a bit but just a span of time. &#xA;(Growling will come before my lunch time so I can't eat at that time)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When I'm lying on my bed.&#xA;Sometimes my stomach growling even if I'm not hungry and even after eating. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Question is, is there any other way to help minimize the stomach growling aside from eating when you're hungry?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9387" LastActivityDate="2017-12-01T10:40:09.413" Title="How to prevent stomach growling" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17868" CreationDate="2017-12-01T10:31:58.733" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stomach growling is caused by air moving around inside your bowels. It may be caused by two things:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Your diet&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;you may be swallowing air&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first point is usually caused by carbonated drinks (beer, soda) or too much fiber or fat in your diet. Some medicines (like antibiotics) can also cause air buildup in your bowels, and thus growling.&#xA;You may also have some intolerance that causes air buildup. (it may be a symptom of lactose or gluten intolerance).&#xA;Some hard candies, chewing gum, smoking and using drinking straws can also be a cause for growling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The second point depends on your habits;&#xA;You may be swallowing a lot of air when swallowing saliva or food.&#xA;If you are a quick eater, try to slow down and take time to chew your food properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The above should also help with growls when you're hungry. If it diesn't i'd advise bringing a small snack with you to work, say, some fruit or a muesli bar, to enjoy when the growls get too much. It tends to help better and for longer, than just drinking water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of water, you should also try non-carbonated drinks that have a bit of &quot;substance&quot; or taste, eg. orange juice with pulp or a warm cup of tea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most medicinal approaches (eg. simeticon-based products) are for temporary use only, so i'd rather not suggest this unless you know whether the root of the growling lies in your diet or habits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21111" LastEditorUserId="21111" LastEditDate="2017-12-01T10:40:09.413" LastActivityDate="2017-12-01T10:40:09.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17872" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-02T12:43:59.477" Score="0" ViewCount="761" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought an expensive ankle boot but I somehow got some darker grey spots on them. I expect it maybe an oily substance and so I tried using dish soap and scrubbed them but it left a darker scrubbed patch on the affected part. I also tried using hot water and cloth and it didn’t work. Please provide me a hack for removing the same.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23082" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-12-11T05:58:05.937" LastActivityDate="2018-01-17T07:57:26.953" Title="How do you remove ‘grease’ stains from grey leather boots" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17873" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17858" CreationDate="2017-12-02T19:58:47.640" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Based on &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/17858/how-to-fix-earphone-foam/17873#comment25136_17858&quot;&gt;my prior comment&lt;/a&gt; which the &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/17858/how-to-fix-earphone-foam/17873#comment25145_17858&quot;&gt;OP confirmed&lt;/a&gt; as accepted answer.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if the company doesn't allow returns or replacements, it's their mess up, so they should fix it, since they are the ones that sent the wrong product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-12-27T15:38:43.157" LastActivityDate="2017-12-27T15:38:43.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17874" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17872" CreationDate="2017-12-03T01:58:44.740" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I have this sort of oily stain on clothes I use pure orange oil. In Australia it is readily available in supermarkets. Rub it in and then wash in washing machine. Almost always works. With shoes I would do the same on a trial stain  and then get some warm soapy water and remove the orange oil and stain and then let it dry. This is a suggestion but I admit I have never used it for that application. Orange oil is very versatile.  I have used it to remove paint scratches on a car where the scratch was the result of foreign paint being deposited on the car i.e. the car backed into a white post and the paint scratch was mostly from the post. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23094" LastActivityDate="2017-12-03T01:58:44.740" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17875" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17764" CreationDate="2017-12-03T02:04:57.097" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Purchase a Tile and attach to your key ring.  They work brilliantly.  See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23094" LastActivityDate="2017-12-03T02:04:57.097" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17876" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="261" CreationDate="2017-12-03T07:19:10.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To avoid rain, make sure to keep a jacket or a plastic bag along with you (avoid technology devices). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are not going home, bring a spare change of clothes and put it in a plastic bag. Make sure to leave your home at a reasonable time so that you get time to change your dress before school or work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If none of the above-said equipment is reachable, then I would suggest that you run and bolt it, praying that you don't crack your head open and hoping that you don't get wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23099" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-12-08T07:42:18.153" LastActivityDate="2017-12-08T07:42:18.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17877" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11930" CreationDate="2017-12-03T16:33:36.810" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You'll often be able to order an extra recycle bin at a nominal monthly fee through your city's standard waste management company. We do this ourselves during November and December.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23104" LastActivityDate="2017-12-03T16:33:36.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17878" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-03T16:47:22.517" Score="2" ViewCount="322" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a paper on the wall where I used to write with felt pens. Another day, I accidentally left a wet rag hanging over it. I did not realize until now that the rag soaked both the paper and the wall as at present, I have dry pen ink on the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I am renting this apartment, I require some cheap solution or hacks to clean it up and I did not want to risk anything so that it could not go even worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried with a wet sponge but realised that paint on the wall is very thin and the stain is not going away....Please help providing me any hacks for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23107" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-12-08T09:38:03.630" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T11:24:27.280" Title="How to clean felt pen ink from the wall?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;paint&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17879" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17878" CreationDate="2017-12-03T16:58:43.733" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the ink has soaked into the paint, it &lt;em&gt;might&lt;/em&gt; be possible to make the mark lighter with a bit of chlorine bleach, but that could also damage the paint, so try the bleach on an inconspicuous spot, e.g. inside a closet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can find the exact color of the paint, it might be possible to cover the mark... but it might be easier and cheaper to let the owners know, since they may have kept paint for that purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2017-12-03T16:58:43.733" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17880" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="508" CreationDate="2017-12-04T08:59:02.467" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My oven has a defrost setting where it blows cool air over the food - it thaws a whole joint of meat in about two hours - a single piece of chicken should be fairly quick to thaw and also fairly safe. See if your oven has one? Mine is indicated by an icon of a snowflake; perhaps you never noticed it on your oven &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-12-04T08:59:02.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17883" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-04T14:41:13.060" Score="3" ViewCount="242" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a dog, who is used to staying at my house while I have gone for work. I leave the door open so that he can go out for hygienic reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;During summer, this is not a problem because I stop the heater, and the radiator next to the open door does not lose its warmth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now it is becoming more colder, so the radiator next to the open door is losing heat.&#xA;Currently, I manage by opening the door (it's a sliding door) just enough for the dog to pass through and along with I am lowering the blinds too but my energy bill is going through the roof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can suggest the easiest solution as shutting my dog out of my house, I think it's too silly to have a guardian dog who can't stop burglars because he can't get into the house to catch them :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At this moment the best thing I can think of is a curtain before the door, but I'm curious if somebody can come up with other hacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anybody have an idea?&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;Thanks in advance&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10307" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-12-27T15:50:17.247" LastActivityDate="2017-12-27T15:50:17.247" Title="How not to lose too much warmth while leaving the door open" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;energy&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11930" CreationDate="2017-12-04T16:16:40.360" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;leave them out in the rain, they quash much smaller when wet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-12-04T16:16:40.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17885" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14505" CreationDate="2017-12-04T17:22:31.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is really a bad idea to use a paperclip or anything metal to clean out your charging port. Paper clips, tweezers etc are very likely to damage the golden prongs inside the port and once a single prong gets damaged, you will need to replace the entire charging port. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best methods would be:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a hairdryer on cool mode to blow out the port &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a very small, clean paint brush. You can use it dry or with a tiny bit of isopropyl(dip the brush in the isopropyl then squeeze the bristles so it isn't dripping) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If there is something stuck in your port, use a wooden skewer or something that is made of soft plastic to remove it and just be very gentle!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally haven't tried these but my friends who repair phones highly recommended using one of those mini usb vacuums for computer keyboards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23126" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-12-08T07:34:42.427" LastActivityDate="2017-12-08T07:34:42.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17886" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17883" CreationDate="2017-12-04T17:22:39.930" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could make a homemade doggie door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the door enough for your dog.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get corrugated cardboard (maybe from a leftover packing box) that is the same size and shape as the opening, but can also be bent.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tape the cardboard in the opening to seal in some of the heat - but don't tape the several feet at the bottom of it. That's where the &quot;door&quot; will be.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Measure how tall your dog is. Mark a spot on the cardboard that is 6-12&quot; above your dog's head. Bend the cardboard back and forth at that spot several times.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Teach your dog how to walk through the door you created.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should be able to take down the &quot;door&quot; at night and put it back up in the morning. You may need to make another one after a few weeks. There may also be a way to prevent the tape adhesive from getting on the door frame and door over time, but I'm not sure what that solution is yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/00uUa.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/00uUa.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2017-12-04T17:29:40.080" LastActivityDate="2017-12-04T17:29:40.080" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17887" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17907" CreationDate="2017-12-04T19:10:00.830" Score="3" ViewCount="4563" Body="&lt;p&gt;I make ice for my drinks by filling a plastic ice cube tray with boiled water and putting it in the freezer overnight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is it takes a considerable amount of effort (more than I would like) to extract the ice cubes from the tray. I use two methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Twist the ice cube tray along its longest axis. It works to an extent, usually around 50% of the cubes are loosen. I don't want to twist it too much as I'm afraid that the plastic may break.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For the remaining cubes, I turn the tray over and bang it repeatedly on the kitchen table.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It usually takes around 3~5 minutes, 8~15 twists and 20~40 bands to remove all 16 cubes from the tray. Sometimes one or two cubes get stuck even after this process, and I will give up and just wait for it to melt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to extract all cubes easily?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4748" LastActivityDate="2020-08-14T03:26:06.913" Title="How to remove ice cubes from the ice cube tray?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17888" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3699" CreationDate="2017-12-04T19:23:14.787" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A bit late to this question, but here is my way to remove the ice buildup in my freezer:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the &quot;non-eating&quot; end of a metal utensil to &quot;shove&quot; the ice free from the walls. The metal utensil has the strength such that it will not break when you apply force to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the ice has fallen from the walls, it should pile up like snow in the freezer. Simply collect them with any container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few points to note about this method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove food from the freezer temporarily. This process takes a few minutes only (at most 15 minutes if you have a lot of ice buildup), so it will not spoil your food.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A metal spoon is the safest option to avoid hand injury.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you wait too long to collect the fallen ice, it will become sticky again.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Simply dispose the collected ice into the sink.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4748" LastActivityDate="2017-12-04T19:23:14.787" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17887" CreationDate="2017-12-04T19:34:54.077" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Reduce their grip on the ice cube tray a little bit before you try to remove them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a baking pan (9&quot; x 12&quot; x 2&quot;).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put about one inch of hot water in it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the ice cube tray in it for a minute. Don't let the hot water spill over the top of the ice cube tray and touch the ice cubes directly. The hot water should melt the outsides of the ice cubes a little bit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the tray from the hot water, invert it over a bowl, and twist. The cubes &lt;em&gt;should&lt;/em&gt; come out pretty easily.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: I haven't tried this. Just seems like it should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-12-04T19:34:54.077" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="261" CreationDate="2017-12-04T20:29:50.410" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep a plastic/waterproof map in my backpack/bookbag at all times. &#xA;You can get them at Trail Illustrated or other vendors. &#xA;Some of our local county parks have them, too. &#xA;They are compact, tough, lightweight and can be easily unfolded and held over my head when it rains. They are not perfect; but, they can get me to my car parked at the far end of the parking lot. (And, I wear my backpack in front of me.)&#xA;A garbage bag might work, too. But, make sure you get a nice thick one. But, the unfolded map blocks a lot more rain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23029" LastActivityDate="2017-12-04T20:29:50.410" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="508" CreationDate="2017-12-05T01:06:07.370" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The Miracle Thaw is basically just a heat sink that speeds up conductive heating in the chicken by pulling the heat of the room into it and up into the chicken by direct contact. I bought an aluminum grill/griddle that is made for the BBQ or stove top and it works exactly the same way; thaws out a chicken breast in about 1/2 hour if the room is 70F or higher. Immersing it in warm water first helps only a little, I haven't noticed a difference and don't even bother with it, but if the kitchen is cold it might be a good idea. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trick is, you want something that has a flat surface to make the most contact possible with the meat, doesn't have holes in it because the juices will drip all over, but you want ribs on the opposite side (from where you place the meat) like a heat sink, to maximize the surface area for heat absorption. A cast iron griddle / grill will work too, but aluminum moves heat faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is what I got at Home Depot, it was more expensive than the miracle thaw but is also more useful for other things, the miracle thaw can't be used for cooking...&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xOR2Q.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xOR2Q.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;flat side&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BAjnw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BAjnw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;ribbed side&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22590" LastActivityDate="2017-12-05T01:06:07.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17893" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17883" CreationDate="2017-12-05T08:45:11.577" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/17886&quot;&gt;@BrettFromLA's idea&lt;/a&gt; is exactly what I would do. But once you establish that the dog is able to use the &quot;dog-flap&quot;, you could improve it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The whole thing could be made from plywood with a thin timber frame just on the sides. You will then probably find that the frame of the sliding door will have a recess and you can wedge your new door between the sliding door and the frame. This will make it much easier to just remove the arrangment at night and lock your door normally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another improvement might be to create a &quot;tunnel&quot; outside the door from plywood, this will greatly reduce draughts that would otherwise find their way around the flap. You could even add a second door at the end of the tunnel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2017-12-27T15:48:11.923" LastActivityDate="2017-12-27T15:48:11.923" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17894" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="115" CreationDate="2017-12-05T09:20:07.277" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;@michaelpri I did put the second answer in, because it was relevant in both cases but you seem to have deleted both. I could understand you deleting &lt;strong&gt;one&lt;/strong&gt; or replacing it with a link. It is impossible for me to comment there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I repeat my answer in this &lt;em&gt;one&lt;/em&gt; place so as not to break the rules.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;My oven has a defrost setting where it blows cool air over the food - it thaws a whole joint of meat in about two hours - a single piece of chicken should be fairly quick to thaw and also fairly safe. See if your oven has one? Mine is indicated by an icon of a snowflake; perhaps you never noticed it on your oven?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-12-05T09:20:07.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17895" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17887" CreationDate="2017-12-06T02:30:36.250" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;For many years I had two different plastic ice cube trays in my fridge. One of them, when twisted, caused the cubes to break free and practically jump right out of the tray- and the other one was nearly impossible to get the cubes out of (requiring brief exposure to hot water). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a materials scientist, I wondered about that difference each time I used those trays for the 30 years I lived in that place and never figured out the reason why- but it was obvious that the plastic material used to make them was different. I recommend buying some trays at the goodwill store for cheap and testing each. throw away the ones that stick to the cubes, and keep the ones that release them easily!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastEditorUserId="4748" LastEditDate="2017-12-06T19:10:28.400" LastActivityDate="2017-12-06T19:10:28.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17896" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-06T03:43:01.443" Score="1" ViewCount="2440" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not that smelly but I usually get an bad odor on my under arm if I get sweaty.. and also if I forgot to put some deodorant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I take a bath daily. Just my problem is when my underarm get sweat, it will produce a bad odor, but not too strong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way you could suggest??&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9387" LastActivityDate="2018-04-15T20:10:40.753" Title="How to prevent body odor" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17898" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17896" CreationDate="2017-12-06T14:53:54.247" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Odour is created by bacteria, so killing off the bacteria also gets rid of the odour. Wiping it off skin is effective, but it is harder to remove from clothing which is usually the source of any bad smells.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get anti-bacterial clothing. Uniqlo pioneered this technology, which is based on some kind of lactose impregnation. It works quite well for preventing strong body odour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2017-12-06T14:53:54.247" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17899" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15473" CreationDate="2017-12-06T14:55:14.867" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Body temperature can be regulated by cooling your blood. The simplest way to do this is to cool your hands and fore-arms where the veins come close to your skin. Rolling up your sleeves and cooling your hands with water is effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2017-12-06T14:55:14.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17901" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17896" CreationDate="2017-12-06T17:41:22.550" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;User &quot;a a a&quot; points out that odor is created by bacteria. Because if this, you should be able to wipe your pits with rubbing alcohol periodically throughout the day to kill the bacteria and presumably remove the odor. If you are in an office that has a first aid kit, you may be able to find rubbing alcohol in the kit, or the kit may contain &quot;alcohol wipes&quot; (individually-packaged bits of gauze already saturated with alcohol). You could also buy some to keep with you or at your desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-12-06T17:41:22.550" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17902" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17896" CreationDate="2017-12-06T18:47:05.153" Score="3" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Baking Soda&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Baking soda is supposed to work great. Either scrubbed on while washing, left for a while and then washed off, or applied with a little bit of water and left on. It's supposed to absorb any odors, and help scrub &amp;amp; wash away bacteria.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Could optionally mix in some:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubbing Alcohol - eliminate bacteria&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lemon Juice - eliminate bacteria &amp;amp; smells &amp;quot;lemony fresh&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Corn Starch - absorbent&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Coconut oil - eliminate bacteria &amp;amp; add fragrance&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Essential oils (a few drops of Tea Tree, Lemon, Lavender, Vanilla) - eliminate bacteria &amp;amp; add fragrance&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Alum Powder - antiperspirant, antibacterial. Note: There's several different chemicals known as &amp;quot;alum&amp;quot;, and this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thoughtco.com/is-alum-safe-to-eat-use-607367&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Is Alum Safe? Uses and Health Concerns&lt;/a&gt; link says:&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Alum in deodorant may be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. Although it is deemed safe enough for this purpose by the Food and Drug Administration, there may be negative health consequences from continued exposure to the aluminum ions in the alum.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Vinegar&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Washing with &lt;strong&gt;vinegar&lt;/strong&gt; is also supposed to help eliminate bacteria &amp;amp; odors. Could be combined with baking soda, or used separately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-body-odor/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Also watch out when scrubbing not to damage your skin, especially if using vinegar or lemon juice. If redness or irritation occurs, stop.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;See the source link for more info like getting odors out of clothes &amp;amp; upholstrey, and:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;quot;excessive sweating and body odor may also be caused by several diseases like liver problems, bad breath, cervical cancer, ketoacidosis, hyperthyroidism, etc. so its always better to consult your doctor.&amp;quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13396" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-12-07T19:59:04.857" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17903" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17904" CreationDate="2017-12-07T01:58:09.550" Score="5" ViewCount="290" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not sure whether it is the correct term. Let me explain.&#xA;I have a laptop that looks like this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t1ycM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t1ycMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Laptop back&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bolt inside looks like this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uYMfz.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uYMfzm.png&quot; alt=&quot;screw&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;During repair, I tried to manually remove the screw using the exact size screw driver. To my dismay, the screw is tightly pressed inside, and as I turned it more, the &quot;teeth&quot; of the screw started to loose shape. Now, my screw driver slips through the teeth of the screw. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for my plan, I will try to lubricate the screw with oil or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=WD-40&amp;amp;ie=utf-8&amp;amp;oe=utf-8&amp;amp;client=firefox-b-ab&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WD-40&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it safe? Are there any alternatives to remove the screw?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22378" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-12-14T01:14:26.797" LastActivityDate="2017-12-14T01:14:26.797" Title="Unscrewing a screw which have loose teeth" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17904" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17903" CreationDate="2017-12-07T05:34:02.810" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a thick rubber band between the screw and screwdriver&#xA;This provides friction enough to let it start to move.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try pressing the square drive a bit into the screw and then turn but take care that it should not break the board. &#xA;This can sometimes help because of luck. Of course, after applying a lubricant, you can surely try this out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Select an extremely small drill bit and try it in the middle of the screw, also take care to apply low power and pressure. Use pliers for your help. Of course, you would not be using this screw again as it can cause you similar harm when you unscrew. So opting this solution is also advisable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-12-07T05:34:02.810" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17887" CreationDate="2017-12-07T05:41:06.190" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you a simple method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the tray out. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour some drops of water around the ice inside the tray.&#xA;Take care that enough water is poured between the tray frame and ice so that it will help you to release ice from the frame.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let it stay for some time.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Then try twisting the tray back and forth by applying pressure.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe my answer is different as that of niels nielsen&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-12-11T11:40:28.300" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T11:40:28.300" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17906" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17896" CreationDate="2017-12-07T06:06:12.840" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ongoing through all the above answers, I feel that tricks won't work until you control your sweat, hence adding up the below points for the same:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to figure out the real cause to determine proper treatment.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to select right antiperspirant, deodorant, or hybrid product for this problem.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to shower daily as you have admitted that you are keeping this daily.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to shave your armpits to reduce sweat buildup and keep this a routine.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to wash shirts after each use.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If going to consult a doctor, ask your doctor about medical treatment for sweating if it goes out of control.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now please follow the following to reduce the odor:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try various natural deodorants&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try tomato pulp and lemon juice before bed daily&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try the paste of walnut leaves and eucalyptus.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try applying the deodorants properly as told on its cover.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to shower more regularly as it can change your health conditions too.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wearing undershirts can also help you reduce sweating as it absorbs more sweat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some recent studies reveal that strong smelling vegetables in your diet can also be a cause, so I suggest you to try it out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-12-07T06:06:12.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17907" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17887" CreationDate="2017-12-07T09:03:12.460" Score="4" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the cube tray on its side and run some &lt;strong&gt;cold&lt;/strong&gt; tap water over the underside of the tray for about 5 seconds. This warms up the tray and expands it. You can hear the ice come loose as you do this. Don't keep going too long, you want to expand the tray without melting the ice. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the cube tray upright and twist the tray along the longitudinal axis. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry the underside of the tray with a towel so you won't get ice on the underside of the tray/get it stuck to the freezer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you get step 1 right, you can put the tray back in the freezer and the ice cubes will still be loose the next day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's no need to use hot water. I use this method every week, my ice cube tray is 10 years old now with no damage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2018-05-31T07:37:39.450" LastActivityDate="2018-05-31T07:37:39.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17908" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17903" CreationDate="2017-12-07T17:37:10.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maneesh Mohan suggested putting a wide rubber band over the head of the screw, between the screw head and the screwdriver tip. That would provide extra friction that may help you unscrew the screw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Duct tape is another option. (Because duct tape can fix anything!) You should be able to cut a small piece of duct tape that is slightly larger than the head of the screw. Use tweezers to place it on the head of the screw, with the adhesive side down, so it sticks. Then press the tip of the screwdriver into it and try to unscrew it. The adhesive of the tape will add extra &quot;grip&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With this method, WD-40 may work against you, because the tape may not stick to the screw head very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2017-12-07T17:37:10.187" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17909" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17896" CreationDate="2017-12-07T19:23:05.630" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Odour from sweat comes in three components, all with different qualities attached to them and different options to consider.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pheromone&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pheromones&lt;/a&gt;, like &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Androstenone&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;androstenone&lt;/a&gt;, are in low concentrations usually considered quite pleasant by the opposite sex (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_odor#Humans&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;and some others, but let's not get overly complicated here&lt;/a&gt;). This component should not be a problem at all, otherwise abstain from erotic thoughts or other stimulating situations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You are what you eat and sometimes you smell like what you have eaten. Vegans have &lt;em&gt;many&lt;/em&gt; problems, but as long as they also abstain from eating sulphur rich food like garlic, onions etc, they usually smell a lot better as the typical westerner, who is sometimes called &lt;a href=&quot;https://jlearn.net/Dictionary/Browse/2065430-batakusai-%E3%83%90%E3%82%BF%E3%81%8F%E3%81%95%E3%81%84-%E3%83%90%E3%82%BF%E8%87%AD%E3%81%84&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bata-kusai in Japan (meaning butter stinker)&lt;/a&gt;. Try to minimise eating stuff that smells offensive before you eat it! (That is according to the question as asked. In real life I'd say life-hackishly: stop worrying about that, offer others cheese and garlic instead.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bacteria are feasting on anything that comes out of your glands. That cannot be entirely prevented, but taking a shower &lt;em&gt;once in a day&lt;/em&gt; is usually enough to dilute the results of their metabolism to be virtually unnoticeable. After three days without cleaning however things will get quite intense for most humans.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;There is, however, an apparently nice option for Americans to consider: a recent product on the market, which I will not advertise here, claims to not replace but counterbalance the microbiome in your underarm pit with pre- and pro-biotics that eat your sweat and what the other odour producing bacteria excrete.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Being just a product to buy, that's not a real life-hack. That would be replicating what the inverntors of those products did: find spot where horses take a mud bath and do likewise, regularly for time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Killing all bacteria on your skin is usually a very bad idea, only encouraging the re-colonisation with nasty and unwanted ones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since this is tagged with &quot;clothing&quot;:&#xA;You might just starve the bacteria by wicking away the sweat rapidly (using natural fibres like cotton or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.outsideonline.com/1778566/how-well-does-merino-wool-underwear-hold-against-body-odor&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wool&lt;/a&gt;, avoid synthetic fibres like polyester at all cost if any type of odour is of concern).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do want to stump their metabolism, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.02.0137%3Abook%3D35%3Achapter%3D52&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;go for the old advice from the Roman Pliny and use Alum-sticks&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;It has the effect, also, of checking and dispersing perspiration, and of neutralizing offensive odours of the arm-pits. (very bowdlerised translation)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A real life hack in the sense of &quot;thinking outside of the box&quot; is:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;if you are concerned with how your armpits smell, start to look at your feet!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That does not only mean to not only wash your armpits but also your feet. It means to entertain the idea that Your feet not only can &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.popsci.com/you-can-taste-garlic-with-your-feet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;taste things like garlic&lt;/a&gt;. Your feet can pick up an amazing variety of odours and distribute them throughout our body, ending up in so interesting places that there are quite a number of pretty tasteless youtube videos out there to illustrate the phenomenon. But since we want to improve things instead of entertaining teenagers, use something smelling nice as an inlay sole for your shoes. Cinnamon is a popular thing for exactly this kind of application in Vietnam. Cinnamon soles are a commercial product (so no links) but these kind of soles might be made at home with a variety of ingredients, producing a small but nice effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="21979" LastEditDate="2017-12-07T20:51:03.653" LastActivityDate="2017-12-07T20:51:03.653" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17910" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17903" CreationDate="2017-12-07T22:35:45.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not a lifehack strictly, but this is a common problem for which there exists a proper tool. Try searching for &quot;Screw Extractor&quot; on Amazon (other online retailers are available). The smallest ones seem to go down to 2.5mm. If that's too big, or doesn't work, I would just try bonding something like a hex nut to the head of the screw with epoxy, which should easily be strong enough to withstand the forces involved. You will need to replace the screw afterwards though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2017-12-07T22:35:45.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17911" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17912" CreationDate="2017-12-08T14:05:23.710" Score="4" ViewCount="2844" Body="&lt;p&gt;A regular seasonal struggle of choosing the right gift for friends/family. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can a decision be made of what to give while keeping the element of surprise intact?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4754" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-12-09T14:59:45.823" LastActivityDate="2020-12-09T08:33:25.507" Title="Giving the right Christmas Gift without asking what they want" Tags="&lt;christmas&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17912" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17911" CreationDate="2017-12-08T19:28:13.763" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;gift&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; or a &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;present&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; is an item given to someone without the expectation of payment or return. An item is not a gift, if that item, itself, is already owned by the one to whom it is given.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; is to gift something which is in receiver's required-list or wish-list. It is a tricky job which may or may not be easy as it sounds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;Before that happiness, there is a storm of stress.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My strategy&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;[has worked with my friends and family]&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Silently analyze their hobbies, lifestyle. [&lt;em&gt;You may have to stalk.&lt;/em&gt;]&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Based on that, identify&#xA;items they may likely want to have. Get him/her in a conversation and talk very generic about the topic of that item or category.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Look into past to make it nostalgic (personal preference)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, I gifted    &amp;quot;Insta Pot&amp;quot; to my sister. I knew she loves&#xA;cooking and has less time for herself. I got her in a conversation&#xA;saying &amp;quot;Hey, did you hear    about Instapot?&amp;quot;, Sister responded &amp;quot;Yes!&#xA;It's a great time-saving    device for cooking.&amp;quot; I ended that&#xA;conversation and jumped to another topic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And then, it explained me to pick that as a gift and she didn't know&#xA;that it was coming. She was quite surprised.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip: Be unusual while gifting.&#xA;For example, if you follow same tradition/approach of gifting them, change a little bit which will increase the level of &lt;strong&gt;the surprise factor.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Happy Holidays!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2017-12-09T13:59:49.070" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17913" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17911" CreationDate="2017-12-08T20:41:17.667" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only strategy that I found, which works for me, is to observe and take note of anything that comes up in terms of interests, noticing heavily used items that could use an upgrade or replacement, or even a passing comment about something they'd like to have. Maybe it's just a long, wistful glance through a shop window that you will notice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It might be a bit late for this year, but the trick is to not start with this a couple of weeks before Christmas, but make it a habit all year round. Whenever you notice something or an idea crosses your mind, write it down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Quite a few of those ideas will have become obsolete by the time Christmas or birthdays come up, but you'll still end up with a helpful list to work off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19108" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2017-12-09T14:59:59.690" LastActivityDate="2017-12-09T14:59:59.690" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17914" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-08T23:03:52.143" Score="5" ViewCount="654" Body="&lt;p&gt;Everyone has some things like, they should always have with them, mobile phone, wallet, calendar, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my case, I also have a USB flash drive, where all my data is stored, which I need every day in school and maybe at any time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the moment, I keep my flash drive in my pencil case, but it would be better to keep it somewhere else, where it can't get lost easily and can't be stolen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about making a necklace with my flash drive but I don't know how I could do that. It's also not possible to keep it in my wallet, it may fall out easily. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Has anyone ideas where I could keep my flash drive or what I can create so that I can have it always with me, and not having the risk to lose it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m5U1s.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m5U1sm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Hope that this is the right SE site)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user23162" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-12-12T14:08:39.997" LastActivityDate="2018-08-23T19:01:28.670" Title="Keeping flash drive safe in daily usage" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17916" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17914" CreationDate="2017-12-09T10:32:33.550" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are USB flash drives that that are designed to be carried on a key chain (or necklace). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't or don't want to invest in a new drive, get a small pouch which can be securely attached to your clothes/keychain/bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19108" LastActivityDate="2017-12-09T10:32:33.550" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17911" CreationDate="2017-12-10T08:52:11.760" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;What my wife does is take people shopping, well before Xmas and show them items to see their reactions (of course, she never mentions Xmas and pretends that she is looking for something for herself, mostly but not all the time so that it doesn't look too obvious). It's a bit like manipulating people for a good cause. I couldn't be bothered to do that though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I need an original gift for her, I take the kids to town and let them do the thinking (no special instruction is needed: &quot;My, my, my, It's Mom's birthday next week, isn't it?&quot; usually does the trick beautifully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23168" LastEditorUserId="23168" LastEditDate="2017-12-11T18:44:23.733" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T18:44:23.733" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17918" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17914" CreationDate="2017-12-11T00:07:42.383" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a USB like this with me. Haven't lost on me and very handy. :) I put it like baller bands. It is waterproof because its lid is made of soft rubber. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NOcbN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NOcbN.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Baller Flash Drive&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22378" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T00:07:42.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17919" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-11T00:23:10.873" Score="1" ViewCount="139" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of pants which I've noticed have a stain somewhere. What I'm seeing is a small ellipse-shaped stain on one of the 'legs' - a darker color than the fabric's original color. The thing it, I haven't worn them for a while and for the life of me I can't remember how they got this stain and what from. The pants have recently been dry-cleaned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How would I go about &quot;diagnosing&quot; which stain this is for the purposes of removing it - so as not to set it in stronger or harm the fabric trying to remove it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: The stain doesn't have any thickness or different feel to it - other than the color it feels the same as the surrounding material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastEditorUserId="5055" LastEditDate="2017-12-11T20:01:10.830" LastActivityDate="2018-01-02T14:10:45.663" Title="How do I diagnose a &quot;mystery stain&quot; on a piece of clothing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17919" CreationDate="2017-12-11T05:14:30.913" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you try the following to remove the stain. Diagnosing does not provide a meaning here, even after the same you should resort to some of the following &#xA; methods for removing it. Hence, adding them up below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to get a club soda, apply it on the affected part with a clean cloth and scratch the surface to remove the stain.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Combine lemon juice with tartar cream, wash the cloth in the laundry machine. If it goes, then you can be of sure that the stain was tomato soup or red wine.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the affected part is so small, then there is no use in washing the entire cloth for that. So use an ordinary toothbrush and toothpaste(not gel) on the affected part. Mostly, this method is used for plant related stains(grass stains). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the stain remains so strong, then soak the part, apply table salt and rub gently so as to remove the same. As the stain goes, wash the cloth in the laundry machine and you can be of sure that the stain was the blood stain.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Another life hack is to use shampoo on the affected part, try removing it on rub after applying the same. If it goes, it would be an ordinary dirt or collar dirt.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubbing the affected part with a slight of alcohol can remove the stain, in which the stain would be some ink marks.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you wish to try with chemicals, you can, of course, give it a go with baking soda on the affected part, and soon stretch the part, apply boiling water. This reveals that the stain is because of red wine.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can also use hacks from your kitchen, prepare a heavily saturated sugar syrup, soak the affected part in a bowl of these. If the stain gets removed, then you can claim that they are tea stains.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T05:14:30.913" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17922" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17872" CreationDate="2017-12-11T06:20:37.130" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you the following methods to remove oily stain. The following are applied generally for greasy stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Acting quickly upon incident, clean leather with a microfiber cloth or with talcum powder. Instead of rubbing, try blotting gently and it would be better to use lint free micro fiber cloth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Identify the pattern of leather and try to dismiss the stain by blotting from outside the stain to inside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use baking soda, table salt to prepare a homemade cleaning solution. Apply the same.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T06:20:37.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17923" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17914" CreationDate="2017-12-11T11:10:10.947" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have already commented to show your type of flash drive. Since there are a lot of varieties, we need to see the one in order to ponder about likely hacks for it.&#xA;Anyway, I am adding up two ideas that could be applied generally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Customize a retractable id card holder to attach your flash drive. Most of the flash drives in the market have a hole at its tail, in order to hang it up. Use the same to hang it up to your pants. Also, I believe, most of them are durable to hits that may happen if you hang it outside the pant. If needed, you can retract it to the inside of your pants pocket too. The point is that you always remember as it is hanging outside your pant.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lQgxs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lQgxs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can hang the same with ID card holder that goes around your neck.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Mw3ES.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Mw3ES.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-12-11T11:17:41.617" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T11:17:41.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17924" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17878" CreationDate="2017-12-11T11:24:27.280" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest you the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Before going for a similar kind of paint, try applying a white non-gel toothpaste. Apply it and let it remain for some minutes, don't rub and spread out the mark onto other parts of the wall. Wipe from outside of the spot to inside with a clean cloth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to get a thick cotton absorbent towel, apply some alcohol and try holding onto the spot so that the ink gets absorbed onto the towel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T11:24:27.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17925" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-11T14:18:46.633" Score="1" ViewCount="162" Body="&lt;p&gt;I make educational videos in my room and I feel uncomfortable when someone(my parents especially) put ears and try to hear what I am saying. Is there an easy and not costly way by which the sound does not reach outside the room even after closing the doors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23158" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T14:18:46.633" Title="How can I make my room sound proof?" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2017-12-11T15:52:56.063" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17926" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17911" CreationDate="2017-12-11T14:34:16.873" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two techniques I've used with success:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ask someone else who is closer to the person you're buying for - for example, if you were looking for a gift for your father, ask your mother what he would like.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make a list - the recipient makes a list of things they would like, you then take that list and buy one (or more) things from it - that way you can be sure of getting something they want, but still keeping at least part of the element of surprise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22819" LastActivityDate="2017-12-11T14:34:16.873" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17928" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17887" CreationDate="2017-12-12T00:21:58.123" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing that might work is to use both in combination. Just flip the ice tray over some thing that can catch the ice cubes and twist and gentle taps. This takes about 10-15 seconds and seem to work on about 90% of the ice cubes. Some of them might require a bit harder tap. Also...just a few drips of water on the other side seem to help a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WyFNRiaQpk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WyFNRiaQpk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23178" LastActivityDate="2017-12-12T00:21:58.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17934" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5649" CreationDate="2017-12-12T20:23:01.070" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you a method that I follow:&#xA;I spray the shovel with a silicone spray when dry. &#xA;It helped me to free the shovel longer than WD40.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23190" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-12-13T05:50:22.567" LastActivityDate="2017-12-13T05:50:22.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17936" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10710" CreationDate="2017-12-13T19:30:40.230" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used a piece of craft foam for the back of the TV remote control. Cut to size which moulds into the slot.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23202" LastActivityDate="2017-12-13T19:30:40.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17937" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-13T22:23:56.040" Score="12" ViewCount="39366" Body="&lt;p&gt;Our house has doorway thresholds that are 3-4cm tall. I'm checking out the Xiaomi robot vacuum, and after lots of searching it appears that it can only handle thresholds around 2cm tall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to have to change lots of doors, so I'm hoping there's another clever way to &quot;fix&quot; this so that the robot can climb and pass these thresholds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23203" LastActivityDate="2017-12-15T17:48:52.457" Title="How can I work around to high doorway thresholds to get a robot vacuum to get access to more rooms?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17938" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="393" CreationDate="2017-12-13T22:37:39.713" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use of gloves will keep your skin off from contact of juicy liquid of fruits. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6iKMWm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6iKMWm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastActivityDate="2017-12-13T22:37:39.713" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17939" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17610" CreationDate="2017-12-14T01:23:23.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're by yourself, put on some music you like and sing along.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23205" LastActivityDate="2017-12-14T01:23:23.180" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17940" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17914" CreationDate="2017-12-14T15:36:26.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The flash drive you show has a slot on the bottom you can thread a thin string through. You can use that to attach the flash drive to something (necklace, lanyard, etc.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2017-12-14T15:36:26.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17941" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17937" CreationDate="2017-12-14T18:52:11.297" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;By placing a ramp (&lt;em&gt;which reaches the height of the doorway threshold&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;By placing a doormat (&lt;em&gt;of height 2 cm or less which falls in the range of Xiaomi robot vacuum&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 1 -  Ramp&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recycled rubber safety ramp &lt;em&gt;OR&lt;/em&gt; Aluminum Modular Threshold Ramp &lt;em&gt;OR&lt;/em&gt; Other material&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jldCo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jldCom.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Recycled Rubber&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3GjOs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3GjOsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 2 - Doormat&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By placing a doormat on the longer edges of doorway threshold, for the robotic vacuum cleaner, a small step will be available to climb. Theoretically, this method should work for Xiaomi robot vacuum if doormat height &lt;strong&gt;less than&lt;/strong&gt; 2cm and doorway threshold height is &lt;strong&gt;less than&lt;/strong&gt; 4cm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XKGXY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XKGXYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Doormat&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11420" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-12-15T08:38:46.987" LastActivityDate="2017-12-15T08:38:46.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17942" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17937" CreationDate="2017-12-15T01:15:36.740" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/K1WVO.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A low-pile, bathroom-style throw rug provided plenty of lift and traction to help the robo-vac cross over a threshold into another room. I tried project board (cardboard) and poster board over the thresholds, but it looked ugly and was always sliding around whenever the vacuum bumped into it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The advantage of a throw rug&lt;/strong&gt; is that it is inexpensive and can match your room so it doesn't look shabby until you get around to rolling it up after. Throw rugs also have a &lt;strong&gt;rubber backing so the &lt;em&gt;ramp&lt;/em&gt; stays put&lt;/strong&gt; and isn't always running away from you every time the vacuum bumps into it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-12-15T17:48:52.457" LastActivityDate="2017-12-15T17:48:52.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17943" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17948" CreationDate="2017-12-15T08:44:22.807" Score="9" ViewCount="34011" Body="&lt;p&gt;The motor on my car window burned out. The window falls down about 2 inches, letting in rain (I only park in a garage and at work, so am fairly safe from thieves).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can push the window up, but it drifts down again. It will be a few weeks before I can get it to a workshop. In the meantime, I thought to stick something between the window and the car body, on the inside, to keep the window up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Preferably not something long &amp;amp; thin that might fall into the door. Maybe something wedge shaped, T-shaped, or with a hook or other part which will stop it falling into the car door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;guess&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; 1/8th to 1/4 inch wide?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;[Update] I have barely 1/16th of an inch to play with, if that. I think I &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;might&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; be able to use something the width of a hacksaw blade, at most. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which everyday, easy to find object can I wedge between the window and the car door, to prevent the window from slipping down. Preferably nothing too intrusive. It would help if I can just order it from Amazon, as I don't have much access to shops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19216" LastEditorUserId="19216" LastEditDate="2017-12-15T17:10:01.857" LastActivityDate="2021-01-20T03:05:10.080" Title="Some everyday item to wedge my car window shut (stop it from slipping)" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17911" CreationDate="2017-12-15T12:27:32.163" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;We gave up trying to second-guess each other. Each family member makes a list and hangs it on a board in the kitchen. The other family members arrange among themselves who gets what and everybody's happy. Try and make the list nice and long, and varied by price, size and wow! effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Amazon wish-list is ideal for this purpose too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But you do have to restrain yourself for a few months and not buy those items for yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2017-12-15T12:27:32.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17945" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17943" CreationDate="2017-12-15T13:48:26.923" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this situation and solved it with a folded brochure/handout/envelope. Just about any piece of junk mail works for it as long as it includes some thicker type paper like they use for glossy ads, or a credit card offer envelope (finally a good use for those). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's not a 'forever' solution but has worked for me for months without a need to adjust. The key is to fold the paper/envelope a couple times to achieve MORE than the required thickness, and then force-wedge it next to the glass so it's almost too much, only then it will hold. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also such thick paper tends to expand a bit when moist, so if any rain moisture does get in, it should only tighten the hold. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4754" LastActivityDate="2017-12-15T13:48:26.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17946" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17943" CreationDate="2017-12-15T15:26:13.487" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go to the window or appliance section of your local home store and pick up a &lt;strong&gt;&quot;rubber or plastic shim&quot;&lt;/strong&gt;. They are also readily available online.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iXDNc.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YePnA.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're typically used to shim up a new window, door frame, or appliance installation, or as a child-safety device to wedge a window closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your case, you're going to wedge it between the window where it goes down into the car door. The wedge is non marring, so it wont scratch or grime up your window, and it looks reasonably fit-to-purpose, so it won't look &lt;em&gt;overly&lt;/em&gt; shabby in appearance. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?biw=2560&amp;amp;bih=1439&amp;amp;tbm=shop&amp;amp;q=wedge+shim&amp;amp;oq=wedge+shim&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wedge Shim&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?biw=2560&amp;amp;bih=1439&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=1&amp;amp;q=window+wedge&amp;amp;oq=window+wedge&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Window Wedge&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-12-15T17:52:52.340" LastActivityDate="2017-12-15T17:52:52.340" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17947" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-15T17:51:58.487" Score="1" ViewCount="67" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have fallen in love with raw milk.  It tastes so much better than processed milk.  Raw milk is not pasteurized or homogenized.  Because the milk is not homogenized, the cream will separate from the milk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I buy 3 quarts of milk at a time.  As I use the first quart, the cream is well mixed in the milk.  By the time I open the second and third quart, the cream has separated from the milk and settled at the top of the bottle.  How do I keep the cream from separating?  I suppose I could shake each quart each day, but that is more trouble than it is worth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20672" LastActivityDate="2017-12-15T17:51:58.487" Title="How to keep cream from separating in milk?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2017-12-15T18:36:25.037" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17948" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17943" CreationDate="2017-12-15T18:13:57.697" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7sn9S.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dnmFo.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use one of those 3M Command hooks designed to attach to a wall or appliance until you are ready to remove it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Raise the car window to the closed position and stick the hook at the bottom of the window to hold it in place. It will &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; come off until you need it to, and when you are ready to make repairs, you just pull that little glue &quot;tab&quot; at the bottom of the hook and the adhesive will come off quickly and cleanly. You may want to place that tab at the &lt;em&gt;top&lt;/em&gt; of the hook instead of the bottom so you can get at it easier when you are ready to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Optionally, you can buy just the adhesive part so you can stick something else on your window if you prefer, but the small hook should do just fine, and maybe you can find another use for it to hang a pair sunglasses or something. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lORPl.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?&amp;amp;biw=2560&amp;amp;bih=1439&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=1&amp;amp;q=3m+command+adhesive&amp;amp;oq=3m+command+adhesive&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;3M Command Adhesive&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2017-12-17T15:38:40.447" LastActivityDate="2017-12-17T15:38:40.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17949" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="393" CreationDate="2017-12-15T18:52:53.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Best Way to get rid of sticky hands:&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CARRY SOAP PAPER ALONG WITH YOU! Always&lt;/strong&gt;;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So that wherever you get water you can just rinse-off the soap from hands and they are clean and you are good to go!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23217" LastActivityDate="2017-12-15T18:52:53.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17950" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="393" CreationDate="2017-12-16T03:35:41.050" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In regards to fruit...You can try the juice/oil from a lemon or orange peel/skin It's a mild solvent and if you rub on your hands would cut that stickiness. Squeeze/press/Rub the peel into your hands to get the oil out. Mix with a little water to help spread it which may help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10003" LastActivityDate="2017-12-16T03:35:41.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17951" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17943" CreationDate="2017-12-16T21:02:00.473" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a less temporary solution, you can open the interior door panel &lt;em&gt;(typically just a few screws and several snap fittings hold them in place)&lt;/em&gt; and use something like a paint stir stick to prop the glass up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stick can be secured in place using hose clamps around the stick and the metal track the window slides up and down on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will avoid damaging the rubber trim, won't look unsightly, and will be more secure than simply wedging something against the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note:&lt;/strong&gt; Look for instructions/videos online first if you're not familiar how to remove the door panel on your vehicle. It's not always obvious whether a stubborn area is being held in place by a screw or a snap fitting, and you can damage things if you aren't careful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="121" LastActivityDate="2017-12-16T21:02:00.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17952" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-16T22:50:03.617" Score="7" ViewCount="22252" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any easy way of draining a can of tuna without &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B003IHUI7W&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;special tools&lt;/a&gt;, or a strainer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm talking about a normal (in the US) 5oz can of tuna. Not the huge ones at costco.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wHe4B.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Took the picture myself&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wHe4Bm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;can of tuna&quot; title=&quot;Took the picture myself. Click for full size&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1317" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-12-19T07:41:53.333" LastActivityDate="2020-11-22T13:09:27.443" Title="What is an easy way to drain a can of tuna?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17952" CreationDate="2017-12-16T22:50:03.617" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;I discovered a great way to press out the water or oil from a can of tuna using only the can and a cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start by opening the lid with an old style can opener. (Sadly a safety can opener will not work for this.) Cut the lid all the way around, and let it drop down.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DoGBN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DoGBNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;can of tuna with lid cut free with a can opener next to it&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next get a plastic cup and use it to press the lid down. You will want to have the can over the sink at this point.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zKpKz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zKpKzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;lid of the can being pressed down by a cup, draining the water out of the tuna&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now flip the whole can and cup press upside down so that it lets the water drain out. Doing this also makes it easier to squeeze the water out because I can just press the can down against the sink.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using this method is actually faster then a strainer because you can go straight from the can, drained, to the dish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1317" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2017-12-19T07:45:22.530" LastActivityDate="2017-12-19T07:45:22.530" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17952" CreationDate="2017-12-16T23:30:25.633" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Start opening the can and stop after a short bit. (1 to 5 cm, 1/2 to 2&quot;) &#xA;Repeat on the other side of the can, ideally you have the shorter length on one side and the longer length on the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hold the can so the top becomes the side with the bigger opening (or a random one) at the lowest point. Many cans will stay in this position when you put them down.&#xA;If you want to use the liquid or keep a tidy work space, you can easily hold it over a container (or just a place to drain.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A little shake or a bit of movement will encourage more liquid out, as will changes in tilt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When drained to the point you want, place the can opener in one of the openings you have made before and continue from there, you can usually ignore the other opening as the can opener will just go on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For those cans that open when you pull up a ring, lift the top for part of the way, between 1/6 and 1/3 of the circumference and press down on the middle of the opening if the contents can fall out already, hold one end of the opening down, allowing the other end to let air in. If it does not yet want to drain, open a bit further, to about 1/2 and be very careful about the contents falling out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In extreme cases, it might be useful to make an opening at the top of the can and a second at the bottom, but in that case you fill find it hard to control the draining to where you want it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Added from my own comment, as other answerers seem to have missed it.)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can of course do this first and then continue with the free the top completely and press down on the fish.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I for one do not like to turn my canned food into mush, although it does depend on the kind of food, with fish it sometimes is acceptable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2017-12-23T09:43:48.260" LastActivityDate="2017-12-23T09:43:48.260" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17955" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-17T13:38:11.400" Score="2" ViewCount="100" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am renovating an old hotel and found these curtain or blind plastic and rope pulley items in a box.I haven't a clue what they used for?&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3DJ73.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3DJ73.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23225" LastActivityDate="2017-12-17T13:38:11.400" Title="What are these interior decorators home items?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2017-12-17T19:52:08.190" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17956" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-18T06:59:41.137" Score="6" ViewCount="1529" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have honey spilled on mattress, How could I remove and clean it?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R6H58.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R6H58m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11809" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-01-19T10:20:15.413" LastActivityDate="2018-01-21T20:52:08.930" Title="How to clean spilled honey on piece of cloth/mattress?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17957" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17956" CreationDate="2017-12-18T11:24:37.703" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;rub in &lt;strong&gt;a little&lt;/strong&gt; neat dishwashing liquid using a sponge all over, then use hot water dabbed on with a towel, to remove both. It will take time to dry out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2017-12-18T11:24:37.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17958" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17952" CreationDate="2017-12-18T12:58:11.650" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you the following method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the can using a can opener. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place a plastic plate on it top so that it covers the entire opening of the can. If possible, try to attach the plastic plate onto can by using rubber bands. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now, invert the entire setup on the top of a plastic container. The system then will start to drain out the liquid into the container.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Expertise will help you to balance this system on the container. Let it remain for an entire night, next morning, you get drained our tuna inside the&#xA;can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use a fine mesh colander to drain the tuna.Shred it by rubbing it in your hands until all the chunks are gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another kitchen hack is to use metal lemon squeezer, put the contents of the can in the inside part of the squeezer, press the top part of the handle down and squeeze until it's as dry as you want it to be. If you are very much keen on the smell that it can cause on lemon squeezer, it would go on your next lemon squeeze. Also, soon after use, wash it in the dishwasher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Since I am not a user of this, I am not sure whether keeping this system entire night would lead to decay of food or any inorganic growth, so user discretion is expected&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2017-12-18T13:10:00.610" LastActivityDate="2017-12-18T13:10:00.610" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17959" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17956" CreationDate="2017-12-18T13:12:45.037" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Always, the best practice when something similar occurs accidentally is to act gently.&#xA;The following can also be performed to remove honey stains:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Outside to inside wiping using a spoon to remove extra honey that you can extract from the affected surface, and don't take it for edible purpose.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using a dull knife to scramble up the solidified honey from the affected surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As everyone will suggest washing under clean cold water, this can also be listed, but to be done from the backside so that, water will carry away honey components.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Trying out stain removers available in your market is also appreciable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Treat affected part with hot water. Soak the part and wipe out with the cloth. Repeat the steps.Increasing temperature makes honey dissolve into water.&#xA;(&lt;em&gt;Please note that certain of them may fade after this treatment. Please check with company instructions, if they can bear the temperature, then only go for this&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If nothing works, please resort to dry cleaning or any other chemical treatments.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-12-18T13:12:45.037" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17960" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2017-12-18T19:05:01.740" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this is an old question, but I have a very useful method I've been using since I lived in a 3rd floor apartment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I stick my whole hand completely through the handles of all the bags I want to carry, then open my hand wide to keep them from slipping off again.  For larger hauls, I grab the last 1-3 handles that are hanging down around my wrist, which helps keep them from swinging so much as well as locking any bags on my arm, preventing them from sliding off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will sometimes grab the handle of something else I need to carry in, like the milk jug or a case of pop, letting that lock in all the bags around my wrist/arm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To be clear, I have my arm hanging down by my side as I walk.  This allows the bags to creep up my arm, sometimes up to my elbow, rather than pom pom around my hands, allowing me to go through doors a little easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This puts the strain of carrying more on your arm and wrist, rather than your fingers and thumb.  Your full arm and wrist are much stronger than your fingers.  It also helps prevent the bags from creasing your fingers in painful ways.  To be clear, this can still press against your wrist and arm in uncomfortable ways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method puts more strain on your shoulder, as you are able to carry more bags, so remember to keep your bag hauling to what you can actually carry safely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I generally do this with a single arm, so I have my keys and maybe 1-2 things in my other hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2017-12-18T19:05:01.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17952" CreationDate="2017-12-18T19:18:30.060" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm going to suggest a combination (and slightly altered version) of Willeke and David's ways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a can opener to open the can half way, stand it up on the edge of your sink on the side of the can*, and let it drain into the sink for a minute or two.  Finish cutting off the top and press the freed top into the can with your thumb(s) while tipping the can into the sink to remove the remaining juices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using this method, I've seen the tuna come out almost completely dry.  I like juicy tuna, so I just let it drain, without squashing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Yes, a can of tuna will stand on it's side and not roll around.  I also drain canned veggies, mushrooms, etc. by standing the can on it's side.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit:&#xA;@Stephie, you asked, so I provide...  BTW, I meant to say the side of the can, not edge.  Maybe that's what was confusing you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d3ITA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d3ITAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;can of tuna, sideways on sink rim&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-28T15:36:19.083" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T15:36:19.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17962" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9860" CreationDate="2017-12-18T23:50:17.233" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take the drawer out under the oven and suing a whisk broom sweep under the edge of the sides of the stove.  I have the same problem and by the time you put a cloth around a stick it's to big.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23237" LastActivityDate="2017-12-18T23:50:17.233" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17963" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2017-12-19T07:04:14.377" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put one or more (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.treehugger.com/green-home/why-i-shop-reusable-grocery-boxes-instead-bags.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;plastic&lt;/a&gt;, cardboard, wood) &lt;strong&gt;boxes with handles&lt;/strong&gt; in your trunk that you can put the groceries in directly (or the bags). Has the extra advantage that your trunk does not get messed up if some carton breaks and spills. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I once lived in the forth floor and eliminated lugging bottles of liquid altogether. If your tap water is safe to drink and tastes ok, see if you can substitute at least some of your liquids with &lt;strong&gt;tap water&lt;/strong&gt;. You may also use a water filter to filter it. Use any of the following water enhancers for variations in taste:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;tea (e.g. herbal tea)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put the tap water in a water pitcher and add any of the following: &lt;strong&gt;fresh mint&lt;/strong&gt;, freshly sliced &lt;strong&gt;ginger&lt;/strong&gt;, slices of organic &lt;strong&gt;lemon&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;orange&lt;/strong&gt;. Adds a wonderful fresh flavor to the water. It also costs less in the long run.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;just a spritzer of some juice you like  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23238" LastActivityDate="2017-12-19T07:04:14.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17964" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9538" CreationDate="2017-12-19T15:22:44.107" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I mixed a standard toothpaste with some baking soda and it definitely worked for me. The scratches I had were quite light and you do have to spend a bit of time/elbow grease going over them. Worth the effort though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23245" LastActivityDate="2017-12-19T15:22:44.107" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17965" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17653" CreationDate="2017-12-19T17:31:33.793" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suppose you need a smooth ice surface for your product. The key is to have a small temperature difference so the freezing process goes as fast as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do not fill your container fully and prefreeze it before starting. Build an isolation chamber either with industrial foam in a form or (easy and cheap) wrap the container into lots and lots of newspaper pages.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Also get a jug of water and place it into the freezer so that ice is building, meaning the water is near 0°C. Put that water into a thermos.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;So you have now an almost full container of ice and a thermos of very cold water.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you need it, get the container out. Most of the ice should be still there. Place some weights on the ice so it does not float and carefully pour the thermos water on the ice so that the container has the level you need.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Switch the cooler on. Now the thermos water is still cold and it gets cooled by the ice underneath it. The freezing process should now go very fast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4476" LastActivityDate="2017-12-19T17:31:33.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2017-12-20T14:56:39.090" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have large reusable bags in my car. When I come out of a store, I put the smaller full plastic grocery bags into the larger bags. This means I usually only have two larger bags to carry inside. The larger bags have bigger cloth handles that are easy to hold. And, if I have to put them down for some reason, I know the inside bags have extra protection from moisture or something else on the ground. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also have two larger insulated reusable bags in my car. So, if what I've purchased needs to be kept cool, I slip the smaller bags with what needs to be kept cool inside those larger insulated bags. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have also thought about getting a lightweight grocery cart. But, I'm not at that stage yet. There are a lot to choose from.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The previous suggestion for using luggage with wheels is a good one. If you don't want to use something you already own because you like it too much, take a trip to a Goodwill Store or Salvation Army/Thrift shop and see what's there&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23255" LastActivityDate="2017-12-20T14:56:39.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17967" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17858" CreationDate="2017-12-20T15:07:54.010" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go get a nice soft sponge, trace/measure the shape of your headphones on a piece of paper, and cut the sponge to make pads. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, go online and find Disposable Sanitary Earpiece Covers for Small Headphones that fit your headphones' size. Put the cut shapes of sponge inside the cloth covers and put them on your headphones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your existing pads on your headphones are still good, just use the cloth covers now. The cloth covers will make the existing pads last because you can just replace the cloth covers when they get grungy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00C7BXWGO&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-Sanitary-Earpiece-Covers-Headphones/dp/B00C7BXWGO&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A couple of years ago I bought these cloth covers for my large headphones because they were leather. I got tired of cleaning the ear wax off/sweat residue the headphones. And, the leather was uncomfortable in the hot weather. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These cloth covers are cheap. So, I don't mind changing them when they wear out or get a bit used. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23255" LastActivityDate="2017-12-20T15:07:54.010" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17649" CreationDate="2017-12-20T15:14:19.010" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a pair of scissors to make a clean cut instead of ripping/tearing. I keep a pair in the kitchen all the time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23255" LastActivityDate="2017-12-20T15:14:19.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17914" CreationDate="2017-12-20T18:24:00.187" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the spirit of christmas, I give you the final solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://m.alibaba.com/showroom/tooth-implant-usb-flash-drive.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://m.alibaba.com/showroom/tooth-implant-usb-flash-drive.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qwIJam.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qwIJam.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;foo&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is called biohacking, and is much more useful than piercing. Gone are the days when a man or woman would old-school hide stuff in their cavities, now implants are all the rage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-01-19T10:22:06.557" LastActivityDate="2018-01-19T10:22:06.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17972" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17883" CreationDate="2017-12-21T14:31:50.513" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To build on the previous answers: Go to the local craft store and look at foam core boards. They are probably a better solution than cardboard because they can get wet and not warp or fall apart. You can cut the doorway as shown above, and then use plastic tape or duct tape to make a sort of hinge. The foam boards might even be a little bit lighter than cardboard. And, you can get them in white which may be better than the brown. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another suggestion instead of a one-piece flap/door is to use vertically hanging strips of clear thick plastic like you see in walk-in freezers. The dog may be more likely to pass through them instead of bumping open a flap. In fact, after doing some quick searching, they actually make pet flaps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.strip-curtains.com/proCat/stripdoors/petdoorflaps_stripdoor.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.strip-curtains.com/proCat/stripdoors/petdoorflaps_stripdoor.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23255" LastActivityDate="2017-12-21T14:31:50.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17973" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6158" CreationDate="2017-12-21T20:12:18.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In your place I would still use both parts of your pasta pan with the sieve part, but not sitting as deep as it wants to if you use it as designed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put something in the bottom of the pan, slightly higher than the level of the water you want in it.&#xA;I am thinking about a ring you might have in the house or a small can, opened on both sides.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Old cups or saucers can work as well, I would not use the good service as they might get broken or dirty with scales on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The deeper in the pan, the less risk of it going over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An other option is a pan with a fitting lid, a bowl in the bottom of the pan, water around it, a plate which does not fit tight on top of the bowl and the things to be steamed on the plate, put the lid on the pan so the steam is contained.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or combine them, use your set as it is designed but with an extra layer of bowl and plate, in which the bowl keeps the plate out of the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-12-21T20:12:18.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17975" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1713" CreationDate="2017-12-22T14:53:58.160" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Someone who worked where I used to work named Alex used to spit on his glasses then proceed to wipe them with his tie.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23275" LastActivityDate="2017-12-22T14:53:58.160" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17976" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2537" CreationDate="2017-12-23T03:19:59.673" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apply hairspray. It works for chalk, but I'm still not sure if it works on graphite. It is still worth a try, but I recommend doing a test on just graphite on the paper you are using to see the results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23280" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2017-12-31T17:19:02.713" LastActivityDate="2017-12-31T17:19:02.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17978" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17952" CreationDate="2017-12-23T15:56:52.643" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've read all the answers above, this way is the simplest (so far), perhaps you wanna try it. Open the tuna completely, then take the lid &amp;amp; put it back on the tuna can to fit in (inside), hold it with your fingers of one hand both sides of can (thumbnail on one, the rest on the other side) so you can flip it (tuna won't fall), the oil/water will fall &amp;amp; the tuna will be drained.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23189" LastEditorUserId="5433" LastEditDate="2019-06-15T10:43:29.300" LastActivityDate="2019-06-15T10:43:29.300" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17979" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1796" CreationDate="2017-12-24T14:40:46.957" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you do not mind to keep the money together, any mug or bowl would do.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;But if you want to separate out the coins, I would go for a series of smaller bowls or a divided plate.&#xA;When you take the money out, it takes a few seconds to put the money into the right part of the plate or the right bowl. When the little bowls get full, you can take one or its content, or several at the same time, to a shop and make the shop owner happy with sorted small change.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6iBGh.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6iBGh.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;a blue divided plate and a mug&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;A breakable version of a divided plate, durable plastic ones are often found and one time use ones as well.&lt;/em&gt; Photo by &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Kaszeta&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Kaszeta&lt;/a&gt; Full &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Diner_blue_plate.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;details here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-12-24T14:40:46.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17980" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9421" CreationDate="2017-12-25T11:10:29.660" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many plastic frames will bend easily when having been in hot water for cleaning.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It should not be boiling hot, just hot enough that you can get your hands in but are not comfy to leave it in for long. (50 C will do.)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If your frame is metal but partly covered in plastic you can use this method for the covered parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you look at your set of glasses, check the bend is not on the bridge between the glasses. If it is, you need to bend the glasses themselves into the right position. It is possible but you will have to be extra careful as there is only a small area and often the bridge is a tender connection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Better to adjust the legs if that will do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2017-12-25T11:10:29.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17981" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15214" CreationDate="2017-12-26T20:24:49.437" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest and cleanest way I have found for removing sticky residue is to &quot;dab&quot; the sticky side of a piece of tape against the sticky residue. It sticks to the tape and comes right off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This doesn't work as well though when there is still some papery stuff on top of the sticky residue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2017-12-26T20:24:49.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17982" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17677" CreationDate="2017-12-26T21:15:25.030" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have also found that electrical tape does not work well on USB cables and headphones. Heat shrink tubing is great for that sort of thing. You can also try using liquid electrical tape which you brush on and it dries into a flexible rubber-like material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2017-12-26T21:15:25.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17985" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7508" CreationDate="2017-12-27T21:31:57.473" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The thing that really attracts fruit flies is when the banana tears open and the pulp is exposed.The best way to avoid this is to separate them when they are not yet ripened; that way you won't tear open by grabbing or clasping to tear one away. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qLkzl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qLkzl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn4p6WnGOmg&amp;amp;t=1s&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn4p6WnGOmg&amp;amp;t=1s&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23320" LastActivityDate="2017-12-27T21:31:57.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17987" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17839" CreationDate="2017-12-29T06:11:12.910" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My concerns about damage due to the vinegar were well founded.  I used my dehumidifier as a sacrificial guinea pig.  When I emptied out the water bin, I sloshed in about half an inch of vinegar.  I noticed that the condensed water leaking into the bin had a blue tinge.  See the right side of:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wBXIjm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wBXIjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Blue Stain&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did not expect that it was due to corrosion of the metal in the heat exchanger, since it was very blue; in contrast, the only colourful oxidized metal that I knew of was copper, and it rusted green.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I took apart the front to look at the coils and fins.  The entire assembly looked bluish:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CTTblm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CTTblm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Cooling fins with blue colouration&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/otOPZm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/otOPZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Cooling fins with blue colouration&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s2d2jm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s2d2jm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Cooling fins with blue colouration&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ShQ6Zm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ShQ6Zm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Cooling fins with blue colouration&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A web search reveals that heat exchangers are typically made with copper coils and aluminium fins.  In my dehumidifier, the tubing that the fins are anchored onto are copper, and the fin themselves are some gray-silverish metal.  The blue seems to be coming from the copper tubing.  That is probably the source of the blue staining in the water bin.  The vinegar is probably evaporating through the short plastic tubing connecting the water bin to the heat exchanger compartment -- there's no other open pathway to anywhere else (though the gaseous vinegar can escape through seams between plastic parts in much smaller quantities).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As further evidence that the vinegar is passing through the heat exchanger compartment, the screws at the front of the compartment are rusted.  So the vinegar gas is entering the compartment, then escaping through the plastic grill on the front (basically, the air intake vent).  There are other screws near the front, but more off the the side, and they are less rusted.  The parts of those screws that are nearest to the front grill are more rusted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion:&lt;/strong&gt; Prolonged marinating of the water bin with vinegar is not advisable, as it will damage the metal components of the heat exchanger, and fastening screws.  I only hope that it isn't damaging the humidity gauge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20599" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-06-07T12:57:46.477" LastActivityDate="2019-06-07T12:57:46.477" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="17988" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2017-12-29T08:21:03.543" Score="9" ViewCount="72503" Body="&lt;p&gt;I washed my shoes some 72 hours ago; at the moment they are still too damp for me to wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that there are &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dryers/b?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;node=3743411&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;shoe dryers&lt;/a&gt; available, but that is not what I want because I only wash my shoes occasionally - it does not warrant spending the money and space for a machine dedicated to this task.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for ways to use common household objects / appliances and techniques such that I do not have to wait that long after washing my shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4748" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-01-10T15:38:38.173" LastActivityDate="2020-07-15T17:21:25.163" Title="How to dry shoes quickly after washing them?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17989" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17988" CreationDate="2017-12-29T12:58:42.143" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using toilet paper to absorb the excess water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stuff the toilet paper into the leg space in order to absorb the excess water inside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cover the exterior space of shoe to absorb water that lies outside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can hang your shoes on a table fan and work it in maximum in order to make it dry quickly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2017-12-29T12:58:42.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17990" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17988" CreationDate="2017-12-29T16:06:38.127" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Speaking from experience on the farm, during the winter months where our shoes/boots would get soaked from melting snow and needing them dry for the next day: putting them on/near a furnace register works well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure the air is blowing on or at the shoes.  It doesn't even have to be into the shoes, although that works best.  Just getting the heat and air movement will help them dry quickly, as in less than 12 hours.  Wet shoes at night turn into dry shoes in the morning.  Well, unless they were &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use a hair dryer or heat gun on it's lowest setting to help the drying process.  Don't leave the hair dryer or heat gun running unattended, since they can start fires.  Because it's a manual process with your presence being required, it's not going to fully dry your shoes, unless you plan on spending hours doing this, but it'll help speed the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the summer months, when we worked in the rain (or worked with manure), we usually just wore rubber boots.  If that wasn't available, we'd just leave the (clean) wet shoes on the back porch, which was indoors, and the heat of the day (usually) took care of it for us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Running a fan with the air blowing across the shoes makes them dry quickly.  Basically, any air movement and/or heat in or around your shoes is going to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried this one, but it seems viable.  Wrap a dry bath towel around your shoes and put them in the clothes dryer on low heat.  You can try using a belt or velcro to keep the towel around the shoes.  The towel is just there to help with the noise in the dryer.  I think some dryers even have a shoe setting or basket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2017-12-29T16:06:38.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17992" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="17993" CreationDate="2017-12-31T13:18:25.273" Score="4" ViewCount="711" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am really unsure where this question belongs, perhaps it is better suited for “Seasoned Advice” or “Home Improvement”?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a large cooking knife with a smooth blade. While sharpening it with a grindstone, I did a too low angle and scratched the side, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/L8Zrf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/L8Zrf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Knife with scratches&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cJUdP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cJUdP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Knife with scratches&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This part of the blade now stick to tomatos and onions in an unpleasant way. I would like to smooth this out without damaging the knife any further.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can I do this on my own or should I had the knife to a professional knife sharpener?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23346" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-03-09T11:02:43.287" LastActivityDate="2018-03-09T11:02:43.287" Title="Smooth out scratches on the side of a knife" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17993" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17992" CreationDate="2017-12-31T17:54:58.440" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I have seen from knife sharpeners, I would try it myself rather than going to them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the softest tools you can find. And prepare for a long and slow process, to avoid further scratching.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;What you need to use depends on the metal of your knife, but the list starting with the harshest you may need reads:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fine grained sharpening stone used with oil.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Copper or silver polish or tooth paste, (possibly with a mechanical buffing method.)  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;(green) scourer sponges with oil rather than water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;leather with very fine sand. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the jeans of the trousers you wear. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You do not need to do all in one go, you can do sessions between using the knife, as long as you are careful washing off all the metal shavings and the oil you used while working. Add a new coating of oil when putting the knife away.&#xA;My grandmother used to always wipe the table knives with &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumice&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;pumice&lt;/a&gt;, which while not as fine is as soft as you can get in stone.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you get into that same habit with this knife, in the longer run the scratches will disappear. (Instead of pumice you can also use the (green) scourer pad.)  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sheUn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sheUn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;A yellow sponge with a green scourer patch on top&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;A sponge with the scourer pad, you can also get the pads without the sponge.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Urethane_sponge2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Common domain.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stone you can use is a natural stone, with a grain so fine you can not see it, so a smaller grain than any sand paper you can buy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would put the knife on a protective surface, like a cheap wooden board or some plastic sheeting with a couple of sheets of paper on the top.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Always use liquid while working, either water, spit or oil, and in this case I would go for food quality oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make long strokes along the length of the knife with the tool as flat to the knife as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-01-20T14:11:08.143" LastActivityDate="2018-01-20T14:11:08.143" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13625" CreationDate="2018-01-01T23:02:37.027" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Next time clean off the grout before it dries with a damp sponge that you keep ringing out in a bucket of warm water.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Let the sponge lie flat against the tile and lightly glide it over both the tile and the spaces with the grout.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The tile is raised up from the spaces so just let the sponge pass &quot;lightly&quot; over the spaces taking the excess grout from the face of the tile onto the sponge without taking the grout out from between the tiles. Keep rinsing the grout out of the sponge in the bucket of water until the grout is out of the sponge. Squeeze out most of the water and keep going flat over the tile with a rinsed out damp sponge until the tile is clean and there is only grout between the tiles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want this messed up job to be really nice you probably need to do it over.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This is what you do depending on how big the tiled area is.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's a small area on only one wall get a piece of sheetrock or cement board and cover over the messy tiles with it so you have a fresh wall. You might need to drill through the messy tile first and then nail or screw the board to the studs by putting the screw through the hole you drilled.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Don't drill too deep, only enough to get through the tile; the screw will go through the other wall and into the stud. Then tile over the fresh wall with new tile and grout it the way I explained above.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One other thing:  don't grout the whole wall at once; grout and clean smaller areas before moving to the next area. It's more important to get the grout off the face of the tile before it dries than it is to grout it all in one shot.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can always go back and add a little grout here and there if you miss a spot; it's a lot easier to add wet grout to fill spaces than it is to take dried grout off of tile without damaging the tile.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately there is not a sure way to remove dried up grout from the face of tile and get a professional looking job; you have to do it over... Sorry maybe someone else has a better way but this is the way I would do it.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23352" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-01-07T11:45:20.413" LastActivityDate="2018-01-07T11:45:20.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17995" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-02T05:07:15.883" Score="1" ViewCount="99" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the house, we're just drinking water straight from the tap/faucet.&#xA;But i'm worried, that after years, the pipe from the tap will get dirt and it will also affect the water coming from it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Boiling water will eat a lot of time. So I don't like this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps, is there any way? In a natural way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9387" LastActivityDate="2018-01-02T05:07:15.883" Title="How to purify/clean the tap water without using filter/purifier" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2018-01-02T16:48:35.703" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17997" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17919" CreationDate="2018-01-02T14:10:45.663" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suspect this stain is caused by some oily or greasy substance because the colour of the cloth is the same, only darker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To remove it, moisten the area with water, apply a bit from a soap bar and rub the cloth for a few minutes, then rinse well. You can also use dishwashing liquid (not the dishwashing machine type).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the cloth is 100% cotton, before washing it as described above, put a thin layer of wheat flour on the affected area, place a white, clean and thin layer of napkin paper on top of the wheat flour and then heat it with an ironing machine. This way, part of the oily substance migrates in the thin layer of flour and the cloth is more easily washed afterwards.&#xA;Be careful not to burn the cloth when ironing and choose the proper level of heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19248" LastActivityDate="2018-01-02T14:10:45.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="17998" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-02T20:41:03.597" Score="0" ViewCount="137" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have glass containers have metal lids,  that I use to keep all of my dry food in so the mice cant get them as we live in the country. Every time I open the jar the coffee, quinoa, or what ever flys out/ or is sucked out when the lid is opened. How do I stop this from happening?? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23363" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T00:21:54.113" Title="Glass container mess" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18000" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17998" CreationDate="2018-01-02T22:39:15.297" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds as though the jars are very full, and the coffee / quinoa particles &lt;strong&gt;near the top of the jar&lt;/strong&gt; get sucked out when the lid is removed. One option would be to keep the jars half-empty. The space between the jar's contents and the lid would act as a &quot;suction buffer&quot; and should keep everything out of the &quot;suck zone&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-01-02T22:39:15.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18001" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17998" CreationDate="2018-01-02T23:50:56.447" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's likely static electricity generated when the lids rub against the glass of the jar. Most likely your lids have some sort of rubber or plastic seal. If you think back to your school science experiments, you can generate static electricity by rubbing certain types of plastic on glass. Try touching the jar and yourself to something metal to discharge the static electricity first.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hunker.com/13416156/elimination-methods-of-static-electricity-from-glass&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.hunker.com/13416156/elimination-methods-of-static-electricity-from-glass&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22590" LastActivityDate="2018-01-02T23:50:56.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2018-01-03T08:30:59.740" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;A really easy and simple way to do this is with a blow-dryer. Almost everyone has one, and you just pick the sheets up and blow hot air between them. It works great, and only takes a minute or two. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23371" LastActivityDate="2018-01-03T08:30:59.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18003" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2018-01-03T10:38:35.187" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;An electric blanket would actually be cheaper than a bed warmer filled with water. I found a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aeg.nl/kitchen/small-kitchen-appliances/kettles-water-filters/waterkoker/ewa7300/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;random&lt;/a&gt; electric kettle, this will heat 1.7 l of water to boiling in 207 seconds using 3 kW. That's 621 kWs. Say you heat the water to 50 °C instead, that's 310 kWs.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An electric blanket that draws 50 W can run for 6200 seconds before it's consumed 310 kWs. That's about 1.5 hours, way more than necessary: I usually run my electric blanket for 30-45 minutes (and then the entire bed is warm, not just the sheets).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This difference is 1 kWh in 24 days, so you can calculate how long it takes before the electric blanket has made up for its cost in power savings. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-01-03T10:38:35.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17998" CreationDate="2018-01-03T12:17:18.773" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'll assume that the contents aren't flying out because the jar is filled to the brim and you happen to tilt the jar when you remove the lid. This can happen with both screw-top and 'flat' tops (like Milo tins). Flat tops can also cause vibrations (like beating a drum) when they pop open, which would agitate the contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try covering the mouth of the jar with a piece of tissue paper before putting the lid on. When you remove the lid, keep a finger on the tissue so that it stays with the glass part of the jar. You should be able to then gently lift the tissue without sucking out the contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2018-01-03T12:17:18.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18006" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-03T16:16:35.503" Score="2" ViewCount="909" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have two small kids who are learning to ski this year. We're about to get a snow storm and have an adequately-sloping yard as such that if the snow was packed and smooth, they could practice some more there on their own. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We're getting ~10 inches of snow tomorrow (not sure what the consistency/moisture of it will be yet).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get the snow packed and smoothed to enable them to ski on it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought of something like a sod roller to pack and smooth, then just rough it up a bit with something, but I don't have a sod roller, so looking for other options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23374" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T18:58:09.500" Title="Pack Down and Smooth Snow in Yard so Kids Can Ski" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18007" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17998" CreationDate="2018-01-03T16:39:01.330" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep the jar vertical while loosening the lid, which should prevent contents from being up against the lid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once the lid is loose, slowly tip the lid up to open it.  This will prevent a large wash of air into the jar as well as acting as a barrier to the contents falling out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2018-01-03T16:39:01.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18006" CreationDate="2018-01-03T17:02:25.540" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not a skier, but I would think 10 inches of snow would pack itself well enough to ski on.  From living in Iowa the large majority of my life, I know that 10&quot; in a day will see the snow coming wet and heavy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as I know, the commercial ski slopes don't do any packing.  In fact, now that I think about it, the people I hear talking about skiing talk about powder, not packed, snow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, I guess what I'm saying is: I don't think you have to do anything to get your yard ready to ski on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2018-01-04T07:19:21.637" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T07:19:21.637" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18010" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18006" CreationDate="2018-01-03T17:35:49.473" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Skiing powder&quot; is a condition which many skiers covet; but you are correct that you &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;might&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; need a (compacted) base of snow underneath to make that first, fresh snowfall ski-able.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you backyard is predominantly a level lawn without a lot of rocks, divots, or other major irregularities, the skis may simply slide over the lawn/snowfall combination and start to create a base of snow which will allow for a more traditional skiing experience. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if the skis will not slide over the surface on their own, &lt;strong&gt;send the kids out with some sleds&lt;/strong&gt; to create that base for you. Traditional plastic toboggans are ideal, but if you don't have anything like that, sleds can be improvised with trashcan lids, the base of a shovel, a panel of cardboard, or any one of many improvised items we scavenged up as kids whenever a spontaneous session of sledding presented itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm envious.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BIFuS.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=plastic+sled&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=shop&amp;amp;sa=X&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Plastic Sled&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2018-01-03T17:43:52.003" LastActivityDate="2018-01-03T17:43:52.003" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2018-01-03T22:25:05.257" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use the hair blow dryer as previously mentioned. I pull back the heavier covers, put the nozzle under the sheet, kind of sealing around it with my hands and use it to &quot;inflate&quot; the top sheet; think &quot;dutch oven&quot; gag. You don't need to heat the rest of the blankets, just the sheets that are going to touch you, so it only takes a few minutes to get them toasty warm. Then jump in and pull the blankets over you, by the time the sheet loses its heat into the blankets, you are adding your own body heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22590" LastActivityDate="2018-01-03T22:25:05.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18012" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17998" CreationDate="2018-01-04T00:21:54.113" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on how large the jars are: Open them inside a zip-lock freezer bag. That way, if you do spill something, it will be inside the bag. You can then put the bag/jar down on a counter, remove the jar from the bag, use what you need, and put what is in the bag back in the jar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23255" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T00:21:54.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7546" CreationDate="2018-01-04T02:49:19.740" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;An engraver/Dremel.   I just signed my new credit card with an engraver with a thin point, and it looks great and is visible (even without ink).  I might use a thin sharpie to write over it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A related suggestion for new cards - scratch out or Sharpie-over the three digit CVV code, which is at the end of the signature line.  Make sure it is not visible.  Do it for all of your cards.&#xA;Then write (or engrave lightly) a simple numerical variation, which you can remember.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example variation:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;    Subtract 100 from the CVV.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Actual CVV    Re-written CVV&#xA;385           285&#xA;584           484&#xA;104           004&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been doing this on all of my cards and it gives me piece of mind about online fraud, by hiding the CVV from others.  Only 2-3 times in about 6 years has anyone (at restaurants - I think it was in a foreign country) asked for it.  Otherwise I just use it when I need to make online purchases.&#xA;I just used the engraver for this for the first time.  Engravers are not expensive and useful for marking a lot of things.&#xA;Comments/thoughts welcome, and thanks for letting me go off-topic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23376" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T02:49:19.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18014" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4004" CreationDate="2018-01-04T03:46:15.860" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heat the key with a lighter. Then stick the key in the lock.  Works every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23378" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T03:46:15.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18015" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-04T04:19:36.493" Score="2" ViewCount="154" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a puffy coat. The wrist cuffs are simple elastics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have two pairs of gloves, one of them with a velcro closure and another with a drawstring closure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;None of the glove closures are big enough to go over the coat's cuffs. The result is a ring of exposed skin at the wrists. With wind chills down to -40 and below (Celsius or Fahrenheit) where I live, my body is warm, my hands are warm, but I end up with a ring of frostbite at the wrists.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried pulling the coat's cuffs over the gloves. Unfortunately this doesn't work comfortably for any length of time because of how thick the gloves are, which means my wrists are heavily compressed by the elastic cuffs. This leads to badly reduced circulation, which then leads to very cold hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Short of buying a new coat or new gloves, is there a simple way to interface the puffy coat and the gloves in a way to avoid leaving an exposed ring of skin?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23379" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T19:19:18.417" Title="How to interface puffy coats with gloves in order to avoid exposed skin" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18015" CreationDate="2018-01-04T14:32:42.810" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than solving the issue of connecting the gloves and coat (which you've found don't work), try looking at ways to solve the issue of the exposed skin. Some type of &quot;arm warmer&quot; should handle the trick for you, whether it's a sweater or sweatshirt with the cuff tucked inside the cuff of the glove, or a separate piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're dealing with variable temperatures, it's extremely simple to make a variety of arm warmers out of different weights of socks. You'll want longer ones; knee socks and longer, without a defined &quot;heel&quot; shape, work best. Cut out the toe and cut a slit about 1.5 inches down for your thumb. The thumb hole will help keep the end on your hand in place, and the original cuff from the sock will help keep it in place on your arm, letting it easily bridge the gap between glove and coat. You can use lighter socks for relatively warmer weather, and &quot;slipper socks&quot; or layers of thicker socks for colder weather.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the socks don't seem warm enough, or you can't find a pair that will do the trick, you could try other materials that would still require only a pair of scissors. A sleeve from an old sweatshirt or a leg from a pair of pants (kids' sizes could be purchased from secondhand shops) could help stop more of the wind and cold, and add more insulation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, if it's getting to -40 and below, you shouldn't be staying outside any longer than absolutely necessary. While I'm guessing your &quot;frostbite&quot; is exaggeration for emphasis, real skin damage can occur in about 10 minutes. (See &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weather.gov/bou/windchill&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.weather.gov/bou/windchill&lt;/a&gt; for specifics.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22640" LastEditorUserId="22640" LastEditDate="2018-01-04T19:19:18.417" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T19:19:18.417" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18017" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18015" CreationDate="2018-01-04T16:36:50.833" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was thinking along the same lines as Allison. I used this solution for a different purpose some years ago. I had to wear a large gauge on my wrist. I won't go into details. But, the strap was cutting into my skin. So, I went to a local sporting goods store, looked in the youth soccer and baseball departments for neoprene shin guards. I was able to try them on my forearms/wrists in the store for fit. They were easy to slip on and off. They were easy to wash. They were relatively inexpensive. They were warm and even waterproof. I would bet you can find some kind of neoprene sleeve like this. Maybe they make adult-sized forearm guards. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another longer option would be to look on bicycling websites or stores for polypropolene arm warmers. I have a pair that are really nice and warm. They are easy to slip on and off. They are easily washable. They last a long time. If you think they might be too long, you could go to a cycling shop and find youth knee warmers or leg warmers. They may fit your wrist area better. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not sure if they make neoprene wrist wraps that don't have some kind of Velcro straps. If you could find a pair that just slip on, maybe that would work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best of luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23255" LastEditorUserId="23255" LastEditDate="2018-01-04T16:44:14.153" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T16:44:14.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18018" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17992" CreationDate="2018-01-04T18:49:36.397" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd try a buffing wheel using a red buffing compound.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T18:49:36.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18006" CreationDate="2018-01-04T18:58:09.500" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Back years ago before mechanical packing equipment, I belonged to a ski club on one of the slopes of Mt. Greylock in Massachusetts.  It was run by the members.  After a snow, before skiing would start, all the members would don their skis and with them sideways to the slope, begin to tramp up the hill, packing it all down.  It took less than half an hour and then skiing could begin.  So, put on some skis and starting at the top or bottom, just begin tramping and in no time you will have a good skiable slope.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T18:58:09.500" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18020" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3657" CreationDate="2018-01-04T23:00:53.090" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a stick that is marked w full, 1/2, and 1/4 marks.  Gets to that quarter mark I know it’s time to order more depending on time of year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23384" LastActivityDate="2018-01-04T23:00:53.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18021" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="252" CreationDate="2018-01-07T03:33:38.150" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My mom pours water from her mug into her teapot by pouring it &lt;em&gt;toward&lt;/em&gt; herself. Oddly enough, it works - no spills.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23397" LastActivityDate="2018-01-07T03:33:38.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18023" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="252" CreationDate="2018-01-08T08:48:47.200" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some background on 'why does it drip so much': &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This depends on the shape of the rim. A mug usually has a thick, rounded rim. The liquid tends to adhere to the mug and goes around the corner and down the outside of the mug.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A coffee pot is usually from thinner material, so it has a sharper rim and the liquid tends to let go. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The material used to make the container also plays a role. I have a steel teapot with a very sharp rim that always makes a mess. Another teapot (glass) never drips.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-01-08T08:48:47.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18037" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18104" CreationDate="2018-01-09T20:41:19.753" Score="1" ViewCount="159" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a double-layer tea filter like this one: &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XJ1tV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XJ1tVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;tea filter&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use it to filter rooibos tea, which can have very fine particles. The problem I have is that over time, many tiny particles have become trapped between the two mesh layers, shown by the arrow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only way I can think of to remove them is by burning them using a blowtorch. However, since the mesh wire is so fine this would probably destroy it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better method?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23417" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-01-19T10:09:41.840" LastActivityDate="2019-07-30T13:23:43.370" Title="How can I clean a double-layer tea filter?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17988" CreationDate="2018-01-10T15:33:14.740" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often use this trick when I wear sneakers in the rain. When I come inside I wrap my feet with socks on in toilet paper or paper towels and put my shoes back on. I may have to loosen the laces. My feet press the paper up against the shoes. This technique dries both my socks and the sneakers. Now, sometimes I have to use two wraps of paper once one gets soaked. But, I have found this to be very effective and relatively quick. Both toilet paper and paper towels have been intentionally designed to be very absorbent. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I should also add that, if my sneakers have an inner sole that I can pull out, I put paper under that sole or take it out completely and either wrap it in toilet paper and put something on top of it to press the paper down, or I put it in the sun to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another idea is to buy some superabsorbent (yes - that's what they are called) towels. They are made for camping. You could stuff your shoes with these. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23255" LastActivityDate="2018-01-10T15:33:14.740" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18037" CreationDate="2018-01-11T04:51:23.957" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;High pressure air (from lab or garage) or high pressure water (e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000063SLR&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&quot;water pick&quot;&lt;/a&gt; dental tool) might do the job, perhaps followed by using a dishwasher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-01-11T04:51:23.957" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18044" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15689" CreationDate="2018-01-11T06:53:38.273" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try the cleaning sponges marketed as &quot;magic eraser,&quot; or the generic version of these. Get it damp and squeeze out all the water you can. Then just go after the grease residue and give it plenty of elbow grease. I've been amazed at what those sponges can remove when all else fails!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23436" LastActivityDate="2018-01-11T06:53:38.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18037" CreationDate="2018-01-11T19:26:08.250" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The answer from DrMoishe Pippik is very good, and will probably do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I would suspect that the &quot;top&quot; mesh is less fine than the &quot;bottom&quot; mesh. Therefore, if you turn the tea filter over, the more spacious mesh (which was on the &quot;top&quot;) will be &lt;em&gt;below&lt;/em&gt; the finer mesh (which was on the &quot;bottom&quot;). That should allow those small particle to get washed out more easily, since they only have to make their way through the more spacious mesh. So turn your filter over, then run water through it for a few minutes. That should clean out most, if not all, of the particles.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YqdkD.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YqdkD.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-01-11T19:26:08.250" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18046" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-11T22:38:47.913" Score="3" ViewCount="8241" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have 17 old AA rechargeable batteries and would like to figure out the fastest way to know which AA batteries are at the end of their recharging life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently, I am putting each AA battery into my rechargeable computer mouse, fully recharging the battery and then using the mouse.  So far, two batteries have died after 8 hours of mousing.  I am currently working on my third battery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a multi-meter and a wall charger.  How can I figure out which batteries are at the end of their recharging life quickly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With regular one-use batteries, I can use the multi-meter to test the voltage.  If the voltage 0.2 V below the battery's rated voltage, then I throw the battery away.  Would the same work for a rechargeable battery?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20672" LastActivityDate="2018-02-25T05:13:02.290" Title="How do I test rechargeable batteries?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18047" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18046" CreationDate="2018-01-11T23:12:01.163" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Test the battery &lt;em&gt;under load&lt;/em&gt; after charging. For AA and AAA, use a resistor of about 10 ohms, or a small incandescent flashlight bulb, in parallel with the multimeter. NiCd or NiMH cells should be ~1.4 volts, though different cell chemistries may give a range of ~1.35 to ~1.5 V. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then wait a few days &lt;em&gt;after&lt;/em&gt; charging and retest it, because a bad cell may have high internal leakage. Though its initial voltage is fine, after a few days it may drop below 1.3 volts on the above test, in which case I'd discard it (recycling appropriately).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-01-11T23:12:01.163" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18048" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15273" CreationDate="2018-01-12T08:22:06.633" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just to follow up on this: I was hesitant to try some of the earlier answers, but I did try toothpaste. Didn't work for me, I think because the darkening was mainly caused by my macademia oil treatments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Almost one year has past now and the original color is back. I have regularly scrubbed the boots with a rough brush to get dirt off. That removed the black spots too. Then I applied saddle soap with warm water with a soft brush. I let the saddle soap do its work for a couple of minutes, after which I rinse the boots with warm water again. I apply yellow (!) polish. I think the saddle soap and warm water washes were key in removing the oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19839" LastActivityDate="2018-01-12T08:22:06.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18051" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-13T09:15:15.120" Score="0" ViewCount="4219" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a a pair of earphones that came along with my phone Nokia 100 (I know, it is very old). At first, these earphones worked perfectly without any problems until I accidentally plug it into the microphone port. Since that day, I need to have my button on the earphone pressed in order to enjoy music at normal volume.  I can 100 percent guarantee this is NOT any software problem nor earphone jack type compatability problem. Did anyone have this problem and know the fix? Thanks for any suggestions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23456" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-07-06T08:29:52.730" LastActivityDate="2018-07-06T08:29:52.730" Title="How to fix earphone only background music hear" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18053" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="126" CreationDate="2018-01-14T09:58:11.230" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an easy solution. Bend the tape backwards so that it will not stick back to the roll by itself. Then next time when you use again, it is still sticking out. I made a video showing how: &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/QeGyVtNXf7w&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/QeGyVtNXf7w&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23465" LastActivityDate="2018-01-14T09:58:11.230" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18054" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5471" CreationDate="2018-01-14T14:51:37.583" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;2.5 inch nail works everytime in my experience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23468" LastActivityDate="2018-01-14T14:51:37.583" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18055" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5471" CreationDate="2018-01-14T21:01:22.970" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bobby Pin or even Safety pin will work too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have either open your wallet and take out an old laminated card.  Insert it between the door and the door frame about where the lock cross bar goes into the door jam.  If the curved part is facing you place the flat edge of the card sung against the curved lock bar and pull the door knob towards you as you are pushing the card snug.   The door will open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the curved lock bar is facing away from you use the corner of the card to tickle the top or bottom back edge of the lock cross bar.  This might mean bending the card slightly.  Again you are trying to release the lock bar by applying pressure on the curved edge that goes into the door jam.  After a few seconds when you feel the corner edge of the card is snug against the lock cross beam, again apply pressure to the doorknob pushing it away from you and pulling it towards you as you press on the card.   After you get the card in the right spot when you pull the door towards you you should feel the cross bar give and the door will swing open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This also works for outside door locks with more substantial locks.  Just not deadbolts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23464" LastActivityDate="2018-01-14T21:01:22.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17956" CreationDate="2018-01-14T21:50:19.177" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use vinegar and dish washing soap for sticky stains.. dilute the vinegar with an equal part of warm water with the dish soap already in it and use a towel to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;scrub the daylights&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; out of the stain. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively Skin-So-Soft works wonders on sticky things but &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;will&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; cause dyes/pigments too run and bleed&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2589" LastActivityDate="2018-01-14T21:50:19.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18059" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20414" CreationDate="2018-01-15T17:50:17.807" Score="1" ViewCount="1442" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've dismantled many hard drives and harvested the magnets from them. I've also removed the bearings from the arm which reads the platters. I've been told and seen on youtube that it should be possible to remove the bearings from inside the motor casing. (I've already removed the motors from the hard drive casing). Suggested methods include hammering the pin from below and drilling out the screws but the motor casings seem to be welded or machine pressed in some way and neither of these methods have worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have searched extensively on forums, googled etc so am not looking for links but hoping to hear from someone who has actually done this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason for removing the bearings is so that I can use them on various hacking projects and for making my own tools. One example would be a blade guard on a jigsaw table.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YYzHD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YYzHDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23481" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-01-18T08:09:24.157" LastActivityDate="2019-02-22T06:51:18.597" Title="How can I remove the bearings from a hard drive motor?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18060" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3630" CreationDate="2018-01-16T02:59:30.917" Score="2" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Remove flow-rate restrictors in the shower head&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can make sure that there are no water flow rate restrictors  inside the shower head. These can usually be pried out (I've done this on hand-held shower heads, too; see also &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WMmedT_-q4#t=2m6s&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt;):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://fee.org/articles/the-most-hackable-showerhead-revealed/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZKczbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;taking out flow rate restrictors with needle-nose pliers&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZKczb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;full size image&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you might need to drill a bigger hole in the water inlet of the shower head (which I've done on larger shower heads).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Remove restrictors in the shower valve / install bigger plumbing&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if you hack the shower head itself, your flow rate might be limited by the piping / valve of the shower itself (cf. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbdiPtzPaks&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;Also, in the U.S., it's federal law that shower heads must be rated &amp;lt; 2½ gallons per minute! See &lt;a href=&quot;https://tucker.liberty.me/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Jeff Tucker&lt;/a&gt;'s &lt;a href=&quot;https://isidore.co/calibre#book_id=5293&amp;amp;panel=book_details&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hack Your Showerhead: Or How to Get the Government Out of Your Home&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://fee.org/articles/the-most-hackable-showerhead-revealed/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11686" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-01-19T10:26:34.133" LastActivityDate="2018-01-19T10:26:34.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18061" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18051" CreationDate="2018-01-16T16:25:52.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Those ends are relatively easy to fix.  Google &quot;headphone plug end&quot; and you'll find 3 and 4 pole plug ends to replace your broken one, including instructions on how to do it.  It'll be cheaper to do it yourself, if you can even find someone willing to do this fix for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instructions:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Headphone+Plug+Replacement/40154&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Headphone+Plug+Replacement/40154&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Skip the multimeter step if you don't have one and simply test the wires to make sure you are getting sound out of the correct ear. You can do this by making connections with all the wires, trying to play a song and listening to it, then switching wires/connections until it sounds correct.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should be able to get a good price on the plug from eBay.   Amazon seems to only have high end plugs that are around $10.  You can get a simple one from eBay for less than $5.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2018-01-16T16:25:52.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3630" CreationDate="2018-01-16T17:45:56.807" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a water heater which has a storage tank that is big enough for your shower needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Those storage tanks used to be the rules in the past, so you should be able to find them in many countries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The life hack solution might be to install a tank or even a tub high enough inside your bathroom that you can run a shower from it, fill it with water to your chosen temperature and run a shower from it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If just gravity is not enough to get your the required pressure you can think about installing a pump and/or a container under pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, these are solutions for when a change to your shower head does not give the required results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-01-22T18:44:05.497" LastActivityDate="2018-01-22T18:44:05.497" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18063" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3630" CreationDate="2018-01-17T00:15:39.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some shower heads have screen strainers in them, to prevent grit in the pipes from clogging the spray nozzles. unscrew the shower head from the pipe and check for the presence of a clogged screen. it can be unclogged by pushing the grit out of the pores using a needle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-01-17T00:15:39.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18064" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4406" CreationDate="2018-01-17T07:52:24.733" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a bounce dryer sheet! &#xA;They double as tack cloths as well&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23489" LastActivityDate="2018-01-17T07:52:24.733" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18065" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17872" CreationDate="2018-01-17T07:57:26.953" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Corn starch. Put it on any grease or oil And it turns into like a texture you can just wipe off, then coconut oil to give em a nice shine &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23489" LastActivityDate="2018-01-17T07:57:26.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18067" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-17T16:59:23.593" Score="5" ViewCount="2734" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a sofa bed that can be used either as a single bed, or as a double bed when I unfold the bed frame. I generally use it as a single bed: it is more convenient and allows me to have more space in my small apartment. In that case, I pile two single mattresses up on the bed frame. When I have a guest, I convert the sofa into a double bed, and I put the two mattresses side by side. Unfortunately, that arrangement really requires to sleep still, which is not very suitable for closeness (I mean by that sexual relations but also simply cuddling). Indeed when there is the slightest movement the outer mattress tends to slip out of the bed frame, which doesn’t have a high edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That being said, having someone at my place is rare enough to prevent me from buying a spare double mattress.&#xA;Is there an easy way to keep the two mattresses together, or at least to prevent the outer mattress to slip out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is the reference for my sofa bed: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/00318881/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/00318881/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And my mattresses are those ones: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/30272339/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/30272339/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23493" LastActivityDate="2018-07-05T05:13:07.713" Title="How to keep together two mattresses placed side by side?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18068" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18067" CreationDate="2018-01-17T17:17:05.453" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a fitted sheet that is made for the size of the two mattresses.&#xA;If one of them does not do the work, use one from the bottom up and a second from the top down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More tips in this &lt;a href=&quot;https://travel.stackexchange.com/a/41878/27650&quot;&gt;related (but really different) question on Travel Stack Exchange.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-01-17T17:17:05.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18069" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18084" CreationDate="2018-01-17T19:09:00.323" Score="2" ViewCount="863" Body="&lt;p&gt;In Finland (and &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schuko#Safety_features&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;several other countries&lt;/a&gt;), all outlets and extension cords are required to have child protection shutters. They are small plastic covers inside the outlet that are supposed to open when the pins are inserted simultaneously to both holes. You can see them as green in the image below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7P4iQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7P4iQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Schuko extension cord&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On good quality outlets they usually work quite well. However especially on cheap extension cords they often fail to open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pushing harder or wiggling rarely helps. Inserting the plug very carefully so that the pins enter at exactly the same time sometimes work, but not always. Spraying some lubricant seems like it might help, but probably isn't very safe as it could harm the electrical contact and cause overheating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there a way to force a plug into a stubborn outlet?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23495" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-01-18T08:10:18.293" LastActivityDate="2018-01-22T09:51:59.030" Title="How to insert plug into child-proof Schuko outlets?" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18070" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18067" CreationDate="2018-01-17T21:10:11.790" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try Velcro. You can attach a 6-foot strip on the bottom of the long edge of one mattress. On the bottom of the long edge of the other mattress, you sew pieces of Velcro that stick out from the side so they can reach the first mattress. To attach, you set down the mattress with the pieces sticking out, and you lower the other mattress on top of it. The Velcro should keep them from sliding apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It also might help to sleep &quot;the other way&quot;, so the space between mattresses is crosswise rather than longwise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JNXyP.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JNXyP.png&quot; alt=&quot;sleep orientation&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-01-17T21:10:11.790" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18071" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18067" CreationDate="2018-01-17T21:59:11.797" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try a long ratchet strap (aka: tie down) that goes all the way around both mattresses.  You only have to make sure the strap is snug, rather than tight, since getting it too tight might cause an uncomfortable high point where the mattresses meet, or other points in the mattresses where there isn't very good structural rigidity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This isn't as quick and easy to set up as the hook and loop of BrettFromLA's answer, but it avoids that tearing sound.  On the other hand, if you have the ratchet or hooks in the wrong place, that can rattle/bang against the frame and be noisy as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2018-01-17T21:59:11.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18072" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17816" CreationDate="2018-01-18T02:41:52.950" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually travel with a small essential oils package.  The Lemon Essential Oil is really good for removing gum.  It's also very useful for removing oil-based paints, inks and glues, and general cleaning.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23499" LastActivityDate="2018-01-18T02:41:52.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18074" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1778" CreationDate="2018-01-19T04:34:10.007" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually use paper towels to cover the food and if the food doesn't splatter too much I use the same paper towel as a napkin while I eat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Very similar to the other responses but pointing out that the paper towel serves a dual purpose and doesn't need to be thrown away like parchment paper or washed like a plate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23509" LastActivityDate="2018-01-19T04:34:10.007" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18076" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11990" CreationDate="2018-01-19T12:42:21.080" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know that people often say just use something soft, but anti-fatigue mats are more than just soft surfaces. They work by encouraging small movements of your joints and muscles which aides blood flow, reduces swelling in the lower limbs and reduced pain. (Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.firstmats.co.uk/blogs/buying-guides/guide-to-anti-fatigue-mats&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;www.firstmats.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Standing on a soft surface may offer some relief, but an anti-fatigue mat will probably work out as a good investment if you're on your feet a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23516" LastActivityDate="2018-01-19T12:42:21.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18077" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17829" CreationDate="2018-01-19T23:52:17.533" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why use sticky note material at all?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hang some plane-ole' spring-clip clothes pins to hold the pre-printed order forms for the cook. They're re-usable forever. You can get plastic colour ones for colour coding if you need that capability. The clothes pins hold better than any tape, even when wet, oily, dry, staticy (?), etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zPLiQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zPLiQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the order is filled, pull the order form from the clothes pin and staple it to the bag which is a better hold than any sticky note. The next order is then put on the next clothes pin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the plain-paper non-adhesive forms, you can buy them by the thousands cheaper than any sticky note. If you run short, you can print them yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A stapler is a trivial item. The staples are thousands for a few dollars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-01-19T23:52:17.533" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17829" CreationDate="2018-01-20T07:36:15.750" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well user, thanks for your question glad you wrote. Let’s get you out of the internet and into a new set of DIY sticky notes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I’m thinking a good solution for your food forms what which you take orders on, is to use Glue Dots®, they’re the adhesive you sometimes find on debit or credit cards when they arrive in the mail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, please consider some gum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23520" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2018-01-22T09:16:29.707" LastActivityDate="2018-01-22T09:16:29.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18079" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-21T16:34:24.523" Score="3" ViewCount="159" Body="&lt;p&gt;My jacket's got some rust stains on it, I searched online and read about trying vinegar, I soaked it in vinegar for 30 mins approx, but it didn't do a thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I read about some products like &lt;code&gt;Iron Out&lt;/code&gt; or some oxyclean thingy, I don't have any commercial products where I live. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a new jacket and I'd hate it if the rust stain stayed on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23528" LastActivityDate="2018-05-24T16:18:22.440" Title="Removing rust from my jacket" Tags="&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17956" CreationDate="2018-01-21T20:49:01.660" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Honey definitely contains sugar.If and when sugar dries on a surface, it remains sticky in a seemingly weird way. Therefore, wipe repeatedly with a wet piece of cloth to dilute the sugary content and leave it to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23524" LastActivityDate="2018-01-21T20:49:01.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18084" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18069" CreationDate="2018-01-22T09:51:59.030" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I haven't found a better way than wiggling the plug. Examine the shutters: they are usually wedge-shaped. Wiggle in the direction of the slope (downhill) while applying a bit of force. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-01-22T09:51:59.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18086" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-23T02:13:53.290" Score="2" ViewCount="238" Body="&lt;p&gt;Due to an increasing waistline I have recently started using suspenders. They work well EXCEPT that I have to attach the clips over the belt loops as the  extra cloth makes for a more secure attachment. Now it is fairly rare that a  clip will fly off. However most belt loops are not evenly spaced -- not centered in the rear or evenly spaced in the front. How can I increase the gripping power of my suspender clips so I can place them wherever I choose?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23545" LastActivityDate="2018-02-24T12:02:44.533" Title="Suspenders detaching unexpectedly from pants" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;fastener&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18087" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18097" CreationDate="2018-01-23T09:04:18.647" Score="0" ViewCount="5469" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have 9 months old Motorola Pulse Max Headphones. I used them rarely and always kept them in their original box. yesterday I took them out and noticed a white sticky substance on the handle part. (See images)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6YszD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6YszDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Headphone Compile Image&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LvJGP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LvJGPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Another dirty part&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;my brother told me that the surface was tearing apart (or eroding) but I was not convinced. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can anyone please suggest how to clean it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23549" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-01-25T07:52:19.197" LastActivityDate="2018-01-25T07:52:19.197" Title="How to clean white, sticky substance on headphone band?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18088" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17914" CreationDate="2018-01-23T09:05:01.553" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to not lose a flash drive's contents (because it is the contents that interest you and not the drive itself) is to regularly keep backups. I would recommend having a second flash drive and weekly (or daily, depends on how often you add or modify it's contents) copy the contents of the first drive to the second. Keep the backup drive in a safe place at home. So if you lose your original drive, your data will still be there. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2018-01-23T09:05:01.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18086" CreationDate="2018-01-23T14:14:14.560" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could sew small buttons onto your pants' waistlines at the positions you like to clip the suspenders. Then you fasten the clip &lt;em&gt;over&lt;/em&gt; the buttons each time. Since the buttons stick out from the fabric, the clips will have a lot of extra &quot;grip&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-01-23T14:14:14.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18090" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10675" CreationDate="2018-01-23T19:24:48.677" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Play your favourite music at your desired volume—maybe a bit louder—and ask a friend, or a relative if they can hear your music. You could also ask a friendly-appearing stranger if you are alone in the world.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they can hear the music, turn the volume down until they can't hear it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe, you'll try this a couple of times until you're satisfied with the answer and the sound level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are lots of helpful people around who could help you with this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-01-23T19:24:48.677" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2316" CreationDate="2018-01-23T19:26:11.450" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Damage Free Picture Hanging Strips from 3m work fantastic!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2L2Xd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2L2Xdm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23560" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-01-25T07:50:03.563" LastActivityDate="2018-01-25T07:50:03.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15720" CreationDate="2018-01-23T20:04:26.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are lots of things to preserve your vision. The science of proper body positioning for various types of effort is called ergonomics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start by getting out of bed and either sitting intermittently with walking or try a standing desk with some foot pressure-relieving floor mats.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Practice the 20-20-20 rule:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every 20 minutes, focus your eyes on an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds to relieve eye strain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Adjust your environment to minimize contrast between the room illumination and your screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Increase the lighting level using indirect light to a minimum of 300 lux at the work surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep the coordinated colour temperature as natural as possible with 5000°K as the target value (this is the optimal for human eye efficiency). The monitor colour temperature can be lowered to this from its native 6500°K (too high which is stressful for viewing.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ensure your Vitamin A and D are balanced and sufficient for your best vision nutrient requirements for long screen-viewing hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-01-23T20:04:26.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18093" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18079" CreationDate="2018-01-23T23:46:01.540" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Elbow grease&quot; can help, i.e. scrubbing. An old toothbrush makes a good tool for scrubbing gently, but &lt;em&gt;persistently&lt;/em&gt;, with vinegar, or better yet, citric acid (also sold as &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01DP9BZ1U&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sour salt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt; in the baking section of groceries). &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0036B89US&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Lestoil&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt; might also help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful not to scrub so much that it raises the nap of the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-01-23T23:46:01.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18046" CreationDate="2018-01-24T00:54:35.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider getting a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ztsinc.com/mbt1.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ZTS Multi Battery Tester&lt;/a&gt;, which automatically applies a multiple Pulse Load test to the battery to determine its power state.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Testing a cell three times is supposed to help get the most accurate reading.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21800" LastActivityDate="2018-01-24T00:54:35.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18087" CreationDate="2018-01-24T14:21:50.043" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get some drops of isopropyl alchol and apply on it thoroughly until it became clean&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23570" LastActivityDate="2018-01-24T14:21:50.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18087" CreationDate="2018-01-24T15:46:36.463" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Explanation: As the parts of the headband and earphone cushion where the hair touches the equipment is affected, I suspect that something you use in your hair has reacted with the materials used on your headphones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the surface is broken or pitted, there is little that can be repaired. You can try some pressure sensitive cloth tape to cover the area. If that is not acceptable, replacement is another alternative.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the surface has some sticky material that can be removed, try a drop of mild detergent (blue Dawn has no additives and rinses cleanly) or your usual shampoo on a damp cloth to remove it. If that doesn't work, contact the manufacturer for their recommendation for the material they used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Contact the manufacturer customer relations department for their opinion on how to proceed. Their knowledge base might have similar solutions to similar problems. Identify your hair care materials in the chance they have already had some experience with exactly the problem you identify.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It seems unlikely but possible that you can get a refund or replacement if there is something wrong with your equipment since it is relatively new and you have evidently taken excellent care of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, is there a chance that someone had a problem when they borrowed your headphones without your knowledge or permission.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-01-24T15:46:36.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14793" CreationDate="2018-01-25T23:17:08.370" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not tested with pre-washed salad but tested with home washed salad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wash the salad and dry it the best way that you can. Use a salad spinner as mentioned in previous answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a high-quality metal bowl to store the salad.&lt;/strong&gt; After many trials and fails, this is what worked best for me. I think it is because a metal bowl is more efficient to keep and transfer the cold from the fridge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JLUbr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JLUbrm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;**enter image description here**&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep using the paper towels, but in alternate layers: one layer of paper towel and one layer of salad.The first and last layers must be paper towels.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With this method, I have stored salad for one week with very good results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2862" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-01-26T09:25:53.673" LastActivityDate="2018-01-26T09:25:53.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18100" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11990" CreationDate="2018-01-27T05:15:19.093" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cheapest option with all the benefits listed above would be to go on Craigslist and search under “salon equipment”! Then look for salon chair mats. They are exactly like the anti-fatigue mats used by chefs except they are larger (I.e. large enough for the entire width of the desk). The reason they’re the same is bc they were made for the same purpose of standing all day doing hair. Tip: most salon owners are willing to go down on price bc most likely the mats are coming from failed salons and there are a lot of those on Craigslist. The owners just need the space cleared. Anyways, good luck!  The one below is only $40 &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/08IE9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23594" LastEditorUserId="23594" LastEditDate="2018-01-27T05:42:48.683" LastActivityDate="2018-01-27T05:42:48.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18101" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13855" CreationDate="2018-01-27T09:44:02.707" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I too have excellent bed head lol. As a stylist, I would recommend styling your hair with a dime of wax. Emulsifying through hands and fingers on wet hair (no more than a dime!) then I would take the dryer on high and literally push the hair with your fingers and hands to the style that best suits your “normal look” and after it’s completely dried, go to bed! You may have some cow licks in the morning but a simple water and blow dryer touch up will do the trick in seconds! &#xA;Or hey! Try the lemon thing... I hadn’t heard of that one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23594" LastActivityDate="2018-01-27T09:44:02.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18104" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18037" CreationDate="2018-01-28T04:06:33.027" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;No doubt, by now, you have rapped, tapped, blown, washed, rinsed, and repeated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You gave me the idea about &lt;em&gt;burning&lt;/em&gt; them, but &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; with a blowtorch—with &lt;em&gt;chemicals&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If nothing else has worked, you can &lt;strong&gt;Try a household oven cleaner to &quot;burn&quot; the particles from between the screens&lt;/strong&gt;. Lye, from a hardware store, will work faster; but, would cost more than replacing the tea filter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Follow instructions on the label. &quot;&lt;em&gt;oven&lt;/em&gt;&quot; cleaners contain corrosive alkalis that will have a very similar effect on the tea leaves as a blowtorch would. It just takes longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After overnight treatment, neutralize the stuff as suggested (in cool water), wash and rinse thoroughly. Better? Repeat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-01-28T04:06:33.027" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18105" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3963" CreationDate="2018-01-28T04:40:15.630" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;MrPhooky answer is good in addressing the issue of shocks on the egg and contact with the heating element, but let me elaborate on another point: sometimes eggs break in boiling water because of the air they contain in a little pocket. The air rapidly expands when heated, the pressure increases, and... boom!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to resolve this to not put the egg in the water when it is boiling, but when it is still heating. This way, the pressure will increase slowly and the air will have time to escape via the porous shell (you can actually see little bubbles on the shell).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way, is to only use fresh eggs, no more than 4-5 days after being laid. When stored, eggs dry (because the shell is porous again), and the quantity of air inside increases, making it more likely to pop in hot water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12165" LastActivityDate="2018-01-28T04:40:15.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18106" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7566" CreationDate="2018-01-28T13:57:51.280" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen a method: 2 cards at a time, side by side,  between a double-folded layer of parchment paper, on a hard flat heat-resistant surface, clothes iron on lowest setting, and pressing no more that 6-7 seconds, letting cool, and repeating on the other side of necessary. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Problem with Kem cards is that they are sensitive to humidity... Excessive soaking with water will make them unstable. Cleaning is best achieved wiping with baby powder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23606" LastActivityDate="2018-01-28T13:57:51.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18107" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-29T03:08:54.873" Score="1" ViewCount="418" Body="&lt;p&gt;My Leather shoes are covered in wet mud. They are Ahnu, Karma sandal shoes, with a stitched pattern. If I let it dry, they will be permanently disfigured. Do I hose them down, or wipe them and bring them in to my shoe guy? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23609" LastActivityDate="2018-05-26T12:36:40.617" Title="How to remove wet mud from leather shoes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18108" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-29T08:30:42.907" Score="1" ViewCount="242" Body="&lt;p&gt;Temperature has hit around the lowest of the year where I live. My apartment is heated, so there is a 15C difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has led to water condensation accumulating on the indoor part of the window frames, which is composed of metal and presumably much cooler than other elements (such as the glass).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently I am wiping all frames every 4 hours or so. How can I do better?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: Both indoor temperature and humidity is controlled. It is set to 24C~25C and 50%~60% RH. The apartment has good sound proof installation; with double glazed windows, rubber seals on the windows and foam seals on the door gaps. Air ventilation is mainly through the combined heater/cooler unit. The apartment is a new unit built just last year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4748" LastEditorUserId="4748" LastEditDate="2018-01-30T13:38:55.733" LastActivityDate="2018-01-31T12:25:36.000" Title="How to avoid water condensation on window frames on cold days?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18110" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3937" CreationDate="2018-01-29T16:25:29.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A tip for a magnesium striker: use a hacksaw blade, pulled along the magnesium bar set on the ground with the long small side down, and the pile of tinder on the side the blade is pulling from.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23613" LastActivityDate="2018-01-29T16:25:29.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18111" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18108" CreationDate="2018-01-29T17:22:46.250" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could set up floor fans to blow against each of the windows. That would prevent any water from condensing by helping it to evaporate quickly.  However, this would use electricity and add noise to your apartment (even though it would be white noise).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-01-29T17:22:46.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18112" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18142" CreationDate="2018-01-29T21:46:20.557" Score="0" ViewCount="18230" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I have Pilot G2 (gel) pens that I get in the 10 packs or 20 packs from Walmart (the colored ones, so it comes with pink, green, blue, purple, orange, etc.) and sometimes I accidentally drop them and they just stopped working. It doesn't even land on the tip, it lands on its side, and it won't write properly. Im not sure what I can do about it. This has also happened to a couple of other brands of pens that I'm not sure of the name. Has anyone experienced this and has a solution for it? That would be great, thanks ~ John. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23615" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2018-01-29T22:29:55.090" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T16:03:56.273" Title="How to get pens working after they've been dropped" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18114" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7579" CreationDate="2018-01-30T07:53:07.743" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was thinking, I have the same problem as you, but I'm building on my trapezius and deltoid muscle around there just to cushion it up a little so that it would be much more comfortable because the gap between them is where the bone protrudes the most. Not building my muscle too much, but just enough to cushion it up&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23619" LastActivityDate="2018-01-30T07:53:07.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18115" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10158" CreationDate="2018-01-30T10:25:47.973" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use plumbers PTFE tape. Wind it tightly round and around the pole then squeeze the end ring and finial on, using a screwing motion for the finial in the direction you wound the PTFE tape (so you don't unwind it) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can just pull it off when you leave, it won't budge, stick, set hard or stain and its very, very cheap at around £1 per roll. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2018-01-30T10:25:47.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18108" CreationDate="2018-01-30T13:27:03.057" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many variables to consider here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How much humidity is in the air, how good is the isolation of walls and windows?&#xA;In winter modern housing is usually isolated so good that heating makes the air &lt;em&gt;too dry&lt;/em&gt; for comfort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We need a certain level of humidity in the air to be really comfortable. You know the temperature of the air indoors and outdoors, but not the actual temperature of the window glass or frame. A badly isolated frame or single glass pane window might be just too cool to be any good. 20°C indoors, -5°C outdoors and ~5°C on the indoor side of the glass will lead to condensation if the level of humidity is just comfortable. If the indoor glass side is around 15-20°C, then your air humidity is likely much too high.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Badly &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_insulation&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;insulated windows&lt;/a&gt; are not that bad if humidity is high, the most water condenses at the coolest point – and you might &lt;em&gt;want&lt;/em&gt; that to be the mostly water proof windows. If the coldest point are the walls you will end up with very unhealthy mould development.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Window frames made of metal sound like a less than ideal choice of materials. If the are old, it's likely they act as heat pipe, cooling down rapidly and showing the effects you describe. If they are newer, they should compensate for that design problem but might have broken &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_(mechanical)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;seals&lt;/a&gt; or the like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So these things have to be considered:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Increase the venting. Cold outside air has less water in it, heating that air will not be such a source for condensation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If measured &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humidity#Human_comfort&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;air humidity&lt;/a&gt; is very high: Is there a source like damp clothes, lots of plants etc? Reduce the source.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are only the windows really badly insulated, have leaks? Fix the windows, replace them. But keep an eye on the coolest point in the rooms to avoid moulds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Increase the temperature to e.g. 22°C. Warmer air can hold more water.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Last resort before wiping regularly (not a bad option imho if to be done only once, in the morning for example): use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiccant&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;desiccants&lt;/a&gt; in front of the window. These substances suck quite a bit of moisture out of the air, silently, before the water can condense on the glass or frame. These will have to be replaced or reconditioned regularly. Commercial solutions are available, dehumidifiers also.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A fan blowing onto the window is a less than ideal solution. Although that will keep the water off the window it fails to adjust the overall humidity, increasing the risk for moulds elsewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sources with more information and some pretty pictures are &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.stanekwindows.com/17-window-condensation-solutions.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;17 Window Condensation Solutions&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.familyhandyman.com/windows/window-repair/how-to-avoid-and-remove-window-condensation/view-all/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Avoid and Remove Window Condensation&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Condensation-on-Windows&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Stop Condensation on Windows&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have perfect control over your humidifying installations: a relative humidity of between 50–60% is on the upper side of recommended. As long as those measurements are correct and the appliance in working order, the recommended zone for RH in living areas is between 40 and 60%, problems showing usually only below 30%. So, setting the humidification target zone a bit lower should help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="21979" LastEditDate="2018-01-30T14:03:10.347" LastActivityDate="2018-01-30T14:03:10.347" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18117" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-01-31T00:07:54.510" Score="2" ViewCount="797" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an old vintage jacket that's been sitting in a box for a long time and there are some pretty serious wrinkles/creases all over the jacket. Is there a way to get out the wrinkles safely without damaging the leather or color? Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23628" LastActivityDate="2018-04-15T15:34:47.710" Title="How to unwrinkle leather?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18118" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18117" CreationDate="2018-01-31T02:14:32.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;this might help:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;a friend from Germany says the car drivers over there who have enough money to buy leather upholstery for their cars like to use HAND MOISTURIZER CREME to condition their leather seats. This makes the leather more soft &amp;amp; flexible, but darkens it slightly especially if the leather is worn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you rub on the conditioner, put on the jacket and wear it on a sunny day so it will warm up and get flexed, this will help work out the wrinkles and creases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-01-31T02:14:32.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18112" CreationDate="2018-01-31T02:18:57.313" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;grab the pen in your hand with the tip pointing away from you and flick it as if you were trying to shake water off it: flick flick flick. this tends to force the ink in the barrel back down to the tip and wet the ball again. Try writing with it and repeat the flick flick flick if it doesn't write.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;if this doesn't work, park the pen overnight with its tip pointing down. next morning, do the flick routine and try writing again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-01-31T02:18:57.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18121" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18108" CreationDate="2018-01-31T12:25:36.000" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would try to get the humidity DOWN to 40% if you can. If you have no control over the humidity from your building system, then maybe get your own dehumidifier. As has been mentioned elsewhere, if you are adding your own moisture to the air, it's likely to be in excess of what you think.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may be a silly question but what are you doing with the cloth when you wipe the windows? If you leave it to &quot;dry&quot; in the apartment then wiping the windows is achieving nothing. You need to get the water outside in some way, the easiest would be to wring the cloth as best you can into a sink or toilet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even better would be to use one of these window vacuums:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zi5mu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zi5mu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll pick-up more water, quicker, and with hardly any of it managing to evaporate back into the apartment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-01-31T12:25:36.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18117" CreationDate="2018-01-31T14:56:42.127" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used Nikwax to do this. Check with a camping shop or Army/Navy store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put it in an airing cupboard to get it nice and fluid, and rub it in with a soft cloth. Don't slosh lots in, repeated applications alternated with spells in the airing cupboard on a hanger to help the creases drop out should work&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2018-01-31T14:56:42.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18123" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18127" CreationDate="2018-01-31T16:32:24.443" Score="3" ViewCount="15046" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many have faced this issue. So this is a general question. &#xA;I am using a smartphone from last 3 years. Now it's battery is swollen and there is some liquid developed inside the battery. Due to this, the battery is pushing the cover out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the battery is working fine. I am unable to find a genuine battery for my smartphone model. And there are lots of fake copies available in the market in which I am not interested. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please suggest me, is there any way to get the liquid out or make it to earlier dimensions by any other method without deterioration of the working battery. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20256" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T00:44:10.433" Title="How to recover swollen battery?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18124" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18140" CreationDate="2018-01-31T16:45:20.047" Score="3" ViewCount="35704" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a leather shoe which is starting to have a very unpleasant smell. I'm wondering if anybody had any success cleaning this kind of shoes using baking soda with white vinegar as it's mentioned on the webpages I've found by googling (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-vu.com/2013/03/washing-the-insides-of-leather-shoes/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Washing the inside of a leather shoe&lt;/a&gt;). Or can I use just normal soap to do it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21536" LastActivityDate="2018-02-07T00:05:02.960" Title="How to wash the inside of a smelly leather shoe?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18125" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18126" CreationDate="2018-02-01T00:29:05.817" Score="0" ViewCount="314" Body="&lt;p&gt;A bottle of liquid lipstick has found it's way in the dryer, and now all our clothes have spots of red on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is a good way to remove them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's the bottle:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ANz1Pm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Lipstick bottle&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23639" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-02-01T09:14:59.813" LastActivityDate="2018-02-01T09:14:59.813" Title="Removing liquid lipstick from clothes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18125" CreationDate="2018-02-01T02:12:15.587" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since the lip gloss is probably oil based, try rubbing a spot or two in an inconspicuous are with an oily stain remover such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lestoil-Heavy-Duty-Multi-Purpose-Cleaner-48-fl-oz/23619936&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Lestoil&lt;/a&gt; or liquid&#xA;dish-washing detergent. However, since it is also a pigment-based colorant, i.e. contains opaque particles, rather than just a soluble dye, a &lt;em&gt;lot&lt;/em&gt; of scrubbing using a toothbrush will be needed to remove adhered particles. Simply putting the garments in a solvent will not be enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that rubbing may raise the nap or otherwise damage the clothes, so test on one spot on each garment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-02-01T02:12:15.587" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18123" CreationDate="2018-02-01T02:15:01.463" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;A battery, once it starts to expand or leak, cannot be safely &quot;restored&quot;. A leaking battery will, at the least, corrode the phone and it also may catch fire. If you cannot change the battery yourself, take it to someone who can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-02-01T02:15:01.463" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18129" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18123" CreationDate="2018-02-01T15:42:51.400" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The battery is unrecoverable. It must be disposed of carefully and safely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can possibly recover the phone. After removing the battery, you must carefully clean away any residue and liquid. Isopropenol can be used for this, or a fibreglass pencil if necessary. Wear gloves, what leaked out might be corrosive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If in doubt, take the phone to a professional repair shop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2018-02-01T15:42:51.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18130" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-02-01T17:54:54.567" Score="1" ViewCount="257" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure that this question really belongs here; I couldn't find an SE site that seemed to fit this question. I apologize if there is a better place for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So recent events have led to my wife having a (temporary) restraining order against me. I'm not allowed to go home (to our apartment), see my wife or our daughter. My wife has contacted the leasing office and told them that she's moved out. Given that I can't afford the rent at the apartment on my own, I'm going to have to break the lease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now I have a full time job that nets me about $2000 after deductions, but this is not enough to afford an apartment (plus utilities, groceries, etc) in a neighborhood that isn't crawling with gang members.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm currently staying with the one family member that I have that lives in this state, and he just sold his house. Within the next few weeks, I'll probably be living in my car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is as follows: What options do I have for affordable living in these circumstances? I currently live in Santa Clarita, just north of Los Angeles, California.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23649" LastActivityDate="2018-02-01T17:54:54.567" Title="I'm about to be homeless" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2018-02-01T18:58:43.510" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7566" CreationDate="2018-02-01T23:30:52.387" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just used this technique to flatten bent vinyl.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It worked.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It (or a similar technique) might work as advertised for your plastic &quot;KEM&quot; card.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;My &quot;problem&quot; had no sharp folds, it was simply bent a bit &quot;wavy.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I don't know what &quot;KEM&quot; card plastic is made of either.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Also, my &quot;problem&quot; was thinner than what I would imagine a plastic &quot;KEM&quot; card would be. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sandwich the rumpled piece of vinyl between two sheets of &quot;picture-frame&quot; glass&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clamp the sandwich layers firmly together flat with spring paper clamps&lt;br&gt;If you break the glass with the pressure of the clamps, maybe they were too strong.&lt;br&gt;You can see the points of contact through the glass&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Run hot (70°C/145°F) water over both sides of the area to heat it up evenly.&#xA;&lt;br&gt;I used the (very) hottest water that comes from my kitchen sink faucet.&lt;br&gt;I alternated heating sides several seconds at a time.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If water damage is a concern, put the piece inside a sealed water-proof plastic bag before you sandwich it. The plastic bags will probably add to the time it takes to heat things up.&lt;br&gt;Avoid wrinkles or folds.&lt;br&gt;It's a good idea to let the thick sealed edge lie outside the glass sheets.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You'll see how it works.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;And last, Set aside the assembly to cool completely before removing the piece for inspection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-02-01T23:30:52.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18133" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-02-02T18:04:15.927" Score="-1" ViewCount="112" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes when I hear a song, I cannot stop singing it in my head for the rest of the day, and maybe even for a few days. This is annoying, because it usually happens with silly songs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get rid of the annoying silly song in my head?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1905" LastActivityDate="2018-02-02T18:23:29.550" Title="How to get rid of a song stuck in my head?" Tags="&lt;music&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2018-02-04T04:12:30.393" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18134" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18133" CreationDate="2018-02-02T18:23:29.550" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only proven method I know of to get rid of an &quot;earworm&quot; of that sort is to hear (or sing, hum, etc.) the song all the way to the end.  Once that's done, your mind will be able to let go of it and quit replaying a fragment over and over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replacing it with another song usually doesn't work, as you'll just have a fragment of that other song stuck instead...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-02-02T18:23:29.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18137" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="126" CreationDate="2018-02-03T16:26:10.183" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If somehow I forgot to fold back the end of the tape I slide the blade of a snap off knive aroound the roll of tape until I meet the end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then I carefully lift the end of the tape with the blade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20526" LastActivityDate="2018-02-03T16:26:10.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18124" CreationDate="2018-02-04T15:45:39.783" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using vinegar and baking soda together as a DIY cleaner is not such a great idea, although not a &lt;em&gt;that&lt;/em&gt; bad one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Vinegar alone can be used as a cleaning agent:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thebalance.com/cleaning-with-vinegar-1387941&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;The Best Cleaning Recipes You Can Make With Vinegar:&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;  While vinegar is safe for most surfaces, it isn't safe for every surface. Avoid using vinegar on natural stone countertops and floors, like those made of granite, marble, and quartz; it will etch the stone. You should also avoid using vinegar on unsealed grout or grout that needs to be resealed again. Waxed surfaces are a no-no, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Opinions are mixed about whether vinegar is safe to use on wood floors. If you decide to try it, dilute the vinegar in an equal amount of water and do a test spot before tackling the entire floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This also applies to leather items, with some caveats:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ehow.com/way_5769685_can-use-vinegar-clean-leather_.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Can You Use Vinegar to Clean Leather?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  Leather, a natural material, needs to retain some moisture to maintain softness and flexibility. Vinegar can be a strong cleaning agent, but it can also dry out leather items. Mix together two parts linseed oil and one part white vinegar to create a leather cleaning/conditioning solution that cleans even as it helps keep the leather soft. Apply the mixture to the leather with a soft, clean cloth, and let it sit for approximately 12 hours. Buff the leather with a clean, dry cloth -- it will be cleaner and softer once the treatment is complete.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some testimonials about vinegar with leather are &lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=773750&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Baking soda alone is also usable for dealing with smelly leather:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Bad-Smells-out-of-Leather&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Get Bad Smells out of Leather&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;  Seal the leather in a baking soda solution. Baking soda is great for absorbing bad odors and it is safe to use on leather. You will need baking soda and a pillowcase or a zip-lock bag that is big enough to fit your leather item.&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thekitchn.com/what-happens-when-you-mix-baking-soda-with-vinegar-253035&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;5&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;  Place the leather item in the pillowcase of the zip-lock bag. Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda over the surface of the leather. You can also sprinkle the inside of the leather item to remove any odors on the inside of the item.&#xA;  Tie the end of the pillowcase or seal the zip-lock bag. Let the item sit in the baking soda overnight, or for 24 hours.&#xA;  Remove the baking soda by using a small vacuum or a clean cloth. Brush the baking soda off gently to avoid scratching the leather.&#xA;  Repeat the baking soda process until the bad odor is gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both substances are known to be good alternatives to buying commercial leather cleaners. So, a certain logic might opt to combine two powerful recipes into one for added benefit?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;One problem with combining vinegar with baking soda is solved by applying high school chemistry: baking soda neutralises vinegar and forms a salt (and gas). You will not want that on or in your leather. Theoretical consideration aside, this has been tested:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thekitchn.com/what-happens-when-you-mix-baking-soda-with-vinegar-253035&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Really Happens When You Mix Baking Soda with Vinegar?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;  The Good Housekeeping Institute did test the theory of using baking soda and vinegar on a drain a few years back (their recipe: 1/2 cup baking soda + 1/4 cup salt down the drain, followed by a cup of heated vinegar, let stand 15 minutes, then flush with hot tap water). They found that the combination did a fairly good job of deodorizing (the baking soda) and cutting through grease (the vinegar). So Forte said they recommend it for, say, a bad-smelling drain or to remove light grease buildup, but not as a replacement for a commercial drain-clearing product or a plumber. So as long as you're using it for maintenance and not expecting it to solve a truly clogged drain, it will help freshen and keep drains flowing for you.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  But surely, all that fizzing when you combine the two means that something is happening? When I asked Bolkan if the fizzing did anything, the short answer was no. &quot;There isn't really any added cleaning power, as the difference is only noticeable on a microscopic level,&quot; he says. But Forte thought the bubbles might actually have a benefit: &quot;I think the foam actually helps! It causes the mixture to cling, just like a foaming cleanser you'd use on your bathroom walls — if it were a liquid, it would slide right down, but when it foams, it gives the vinegar a chance to work on the pipe walls before you flush it down,&quot; says Forte.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Truth About Baking Soda and Vinegar&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;  The combination as most people make it typically leaves you with a mildly acidic solution, milder than plain vinegar. But the foam might keep your mildly acidic solution in place longer for applications like the drain or grout on your wall, where a spray wouldn't have a chance to work. So if you are someone who's committed to making your own cleanser and is not turned off by the smell of vinegar, this combination may work for you. &quot;Just take it with a grain of salt,&quot; Forte says. Or in this case, a grain of baking soda.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It might be your goal to decrease the strength of highly acidic vinegar with baking soda. But that takes away some of its cleaning powers and does not add anything other that is really useful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More explicitly: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://keeperofthehome.org/vinegar-myth-vinegar-great-natural-cleaner/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Vinegar Myth: Vinegar as a Natural Cleaner Dos and Don’ts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  &lt;strong&gt;Myth #3: Baking soda and vinegar are a dynamic duo of green cleaning power!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;This myth is a relatively new one to me as well! I mean come on, looking at that amazing fizzing action – that has to be an equally amazing natural cleaner, right?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, the answer is no.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The reaction of the vinegar and baking soda does create a fun fizzy reaction, but that reaction actually breaks the solution down into basically water with a little bit of sodium acetate, a.k.a. salt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;So it’s really just a light salt water solution. Again, not so great for deep cleaning around the house, huh? (Note: baking soda is still a great natural abrasive cleaner.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar and baking soda can still be used for that pupose and combine their powers, though: Start with vinegar, then use baking soda. That way the baking soda will also attenuate the smell of the vinegar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Concerning soap:&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As already evidenced by the information hiding behind the link in question, soap is also a possible cleaning agent, but a milder, low concentration detergent than real soap might be even better. One very simple recipe, as endorsed by a shoe manufacturer: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clarksusa.com/us/shoe-care/interior-shoe-care&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;To clean the interior of a shoe:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;• Combine water with a few drops of detergent and baking soda to form a paste.  • Wipe the full interior of the shoe with the paste and allow to dry for 15 minutes. &#xA;   •  Wipe away the dry paste with a clean rag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;General points to observe: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some odours can be very ingrained. If you cleaned the shoes and they still smell after several rounds of treatment, short of professional conditioning, you might want to fill porous bags with soda or activated charcoal, ground coffee leftovers (not too wet, much more dry than wet), optionally adding some &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thoughtco.com/how-febreze-works-facts-and-chemistry-606149&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;interesting molecules&lt;/a&gt;. Most of these really suck up a lot of the aroma.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Modern &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle_soap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;saddle soap&lt;/a&gt; is probably the best advised soap to use on leather. Saddle soap is diluted detergent with some oils and wax mixed in. Depending on the leather, 80% on the market today is chromium tanned or otherwise acid-tanned, alkaline soaps react with those tan-leftovers and lead to damage in the long run. pH-neutral tensides are preferable, like &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkyl_polyglycoside&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Alkyl polyglycoside&lt;/a&gt;. Alternatively use a baby-(non)soap, those are usually pretty mild.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="21979" LastEditDate="2018-02-05T14:47:47.807" LastActivityDate="2018-02-05T14:47:47.807" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18142" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18112" CreationDate="2018-02-05T10:37:20.737" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Looking at the design of the pen, (according to my experience in experimenting with pens) I think of 2 solutions&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take out the refill of the pen. &lt;em&gt;You might be able to see that the body(which contains ink) and the tip (bottom part) form 2 separate-able components.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take out the tip component&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;keep the tip in the air pointing downward and allow some ink to slide down the barrel &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;just when you see that the ink is about to seep out of the barrel put the tip component back &lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have a spare (empty) G2 then take out its tip component and plug it into the problematic pen&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; hope it helps!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23549" LastActivityDate="2018-02-05T10:37:20.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10675" CreationDate="2018-02-05T10:47:34.783" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;After reading many answers, almost all just say the same thing to record audio and then listen or ask someone. Also since you need a 'hack' or a 'shortcut' which should require only your assessment so,  &lt;br&gt; &#xA;my suggestion would be quite obvious, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; keep your headphones at low volumes so that you are able to differentiate between music and surrounding audio &lt;i&gt;(so that you may also be alert about your surroundings!)&lt;/i&gt; &#xA;&lt;li&gt; at home, hit keep your headphones on the table and try with different audio levels to see if you are able to hear the sound or not.&#xA; &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23549" LastActivityDate="2018-02-05T10:47:34.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18144" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18124" CreationDate="2018-02-06T23:58:01.220" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Baking Soda and Lime:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is another method for smelly shoes, as well as athlete's foot.   A family recipe of using lime juice with baking soda by mixing them into a paste that is smeared into the shoe and then is allowed to dry. Another way that was used was to put the paste on the foot, and between toes, with the sock put on after and worn inside the shoe. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I never tried it myself, but I witnessed that it worked both on the smell of the shoes, and on the athlete's foot condition as well. Afterwards, the treatment was discontinued, as if there had never been a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23685" LastEditorUserId="23685" LastEditDate="2018-02-07T00:05:02.960" LastActivityDate="2018-02-07T00:05:02.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18145" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7225" CreationDate="2018-02-07T11:32:05.237" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use some plain nail polish, it might dry quite hard but it still stops it from fraying. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23690" LastActivityDate="2018-02-07T11:32:05.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18146" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2018-02-07T13:53:09.710" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;And a really easy lifehack answer... get some large coins 2p's in UK or something that size, large buttons? Place the coin/button under both sheets, then on top sheet, wrap an elastic band around the coin. This fastens the 2 sheets together in a temporary fashion allowing you to separate them if required. You also won't get pinched by any pins or needles if they happen to work loose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastActivityDate="2018-02-07T13:53:09.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18147" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-02-07T19:35:22.120" Score="0" ViewCount="498" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I try to rub my chopsticks together (regardless of etiquette; the places I go to aren't that fancy) to get rid those splinters on the cheap wooden chopsticks, I usually end up with more splinters than before all over my chopsticks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better way to get rid of the splinters, by a different way of rubbing them, or otherwise? Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23693" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-07-07T00:50:07.043" LastActivityDate="2018-07-07T00:50:07.043" Title="A more reliable way to get rid of chopstick splinters other than rubbing them?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;&lt;wood&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18148" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-02-07T19:58:59.303" Score="-1" ViewCount="262" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hi I'm about to go to Wales, as a football fan I really would like to be able to listen the matches (especially when you are in the middle of nowhere). Is there a radio I can get (rather not do), or is there a hack or thing to do to get a much better Radio signal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23694" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2018-02-09T00:23:52.403" LastActivityDate="2020-04-13T11:50:05.977" Title="Acsessing Radio Signals in the middle of Nowhere (North Wales)" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18149" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18148" CreationDate="2018-02-07T20:27:20.830" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The biggest thing that will extend the range of a radio is a better antenna.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note I said &quot;better&quot;, which is not necessarily &quot;bigger&quot;, though in almost all cases, a better antenna will be bigger than the ferrite core coils used in transistor radios in the 1970s.  Commonly a dipole fairly well matched to the broadcast wavelength and oriented for strongest reception is the best &quot;easy&quot; antenna -- but connecting it to the signal input of your receiver may be problematic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're talking about your car radio, there isn't a practical way to enhance the aerial provided by the car maker (at least that will work while you're actually driving).  If you're talking about a home stereo receiver, on the other hand, there's likely an antenna with it that can be oriented for optimum reception -- and you can, if needed, improvise an antenna and connect it to the antenna terminal on the back of the unit.  In the US, you can even use an old &quot;fishbone&quot; television antenna for FM radio, as they're in the same frequency band (I don't know what bands UK radio and television use, so can't say if that would work there).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't tell you what dimensions your aerial will need, however; that would be fodder for another SE (ham radio, electronics, or similar).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2018-02-08T12:15:48.107" LastActivityDate="2018-02-08T12:15:48.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2018-02-09T01:20:32.650" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tried all of the other answers, they did not work. My pill did not have a serrated edge on it and crumbled when I used a sharp knife and a pill cutter. So , being the pill cutting genius I am, my Mom and I decided we would try something a little unconventional. I lit part of a sharp serrated knife and then lightly cut into the pill, making almost my own serrated groove. I let it cool off and then applied EVEN pressure to the pill and BOOM! I have an evenly cut pill. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23705" LastActivityDate="2018-02-09T01:20:32.650" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18153" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18147" CreationDate="2018-02-09T11:05:02.867" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;keep a small piece of wire wool handy, rub each chopstick gently and then wipe with a napkin&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2018-02-09T11:05:02.867" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2018-02-11T03:51:04.730" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a new, unworn tube sock and fill it halfway with regular rice. Tie a knot to keep it shut, and then stick it in the microwave for a minute and a half.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23722" LastActivityDate="2018-02-11T03:51:04.730" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18158" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15994" CreationDate="2018-02-11T05:49:41.483" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This happened to me this morning, but I successfully got it out. What I did was take a thin bobby pin and ran the tip of it along a rough piece of metal in one direction over and over till I bent the very tip into a tiny hook. Then I inserted it into the stylus to the side of the latch mechanism's opening. I made the sure the hook was facing the broken plastic tip and I carefully barely ran it back and forth and pressing against the plastic to make a small groove so I could try pulling it out. I had to try it a few times and it didn't seem like it was working till I took another look inside and realized it popped out at some point during the process. I don't know how far back the coils for the active digitizer is, so don't go too far back; just enough to tough the broken plastic tip. Hope this works for you or anyone else reading this!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23724" LastActivityDate="2018-02-11T05:49:41.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18159" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2018-02-11T11:27:12.157" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use WD-40. Spray it on a many layers of tissue paper, or a cloth. It works! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23727" LastActivityDate="2018-02-11T11:27:12.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18162" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-02-12T08:01:16.510" Score="2" ViewCount="9266" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a plastic container that milk went off in.  It is part of a coffee machine.  Any hints how to get rid of the smell would be greatly appreciated&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23738" LastActivityDate="2018-04-02T18:12:15.833" Title="How do I get rid of sour milk smell from a plastic container" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18163" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-02-12T10:43:51.443" Score="7" ViewCount="51001" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've always wondered what I could use In case I ran out of bandages. So, it made me wonder, what exactly could I use to complement bandages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note - The answers should be household items and not stuffs that should be bought. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17953" LastActivityDate="2021-01-13T20:22:10.153" Title="What to use as a bandage substitute?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18164" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2018-02-12T13:39:57.810" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In case of small bruises, you can use crusted tea-powder. Tea-powder can stick to your bruised area and stop blood flow + prevents the infection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9h8sw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9h8sw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5242" LastActivityDate="2018-02-12T13:39:57.810" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18165" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18162" CreationDate="2018-02-12T13:50:31.357" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fill up half the container with boiling water and close with lid. So that, vapor can't go out. Wait till it the water cool down completely. Do this with couple of times. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Still you feel the smell, half-feel with water close it with lid and keep that container at your rooftop where it can have direct sunlight throughout the day. Keep it there for at least a week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5242" LastActivityDate="2018-02-12T13:50:31.357" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18166" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9304" CreationDate="2018-02-12T15:43:32.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;B&quot;H&#xA;Hey, I'm new here and have been using a Credit Card as a shoe-horn for years.&#xA;I just came online to see where I can share the info... and did a search - and this thread came up.&#xA;A credit card works like a GEM as a shoe horn. Just make sure to position in on the inside corner of your shoe/foot.&#xA;In lieu of a CC - for not-so-tight shoes - use a regular business card. &#xA;Best,&#xA; - Chayim&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23743" LastActivityDate="2018-02-12T15:43:32.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2018-02-12T16:35:04.423" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any clean cloth will do. Best is washed at 90C or boiled. If in doubt iron it at high temperature. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tear into suitably sized strips. Use just like ordinary bandages. To fix it you can use duct tape or some other similar robust tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2018-02-12T16:35:04.423" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18169" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2018-02-12T23:27:41.693" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What always works for me is a 2-litre plastic bottle with the bottom cut off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use gloves and put the bottom of the bottle right in and unscrew the lid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The bottle then fills up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Screw the lid back on and instead of plunging squish the bottle right down.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The force of the water inside the bottle always clears it. This has never failed for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23748" LastEditorUserId="11190" LastEditDate="2018-02-20T20:48:51.583" LastActivityDate="2018-02-20T20:48:51.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="126" CreationDate="2018-02-13T14:04:02.033" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put it in a tape dispenser (available in various sizes from tiny up to and including hand held parcel-tape &quot;guns&quot;) - it sticks to the blade so the whole question does not even arise. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2018-02-13T14:04:02.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18173" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15230" CreationDate="2018-02-13T14:04:51.087" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a bag of sweets and suck on one during takeoff. My mom told me and my brothers to do this as kids and it always worked. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23756" LastActivityDate="2018-02-13T14:04:51.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18174" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2018-02-13T14:49:34.483" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I took a heating pad we weren't using anymore. One of the long kind and not the short heating pads. I tied it around the toilet lid with the majority of the pad facing the toilet seat. The heating pad has two straps on each end, so I tied them together on the back (top) of the lid. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, everyone must  close the lid regardless of user's gender. I plugged it in at the sink outlet (I also swapped out the standard outlet with a GFI). I set the heat control just a tad before the lowest setting. In other words, when it was on the lowest setting (one) it was too warm ( like hot), so I turned the dial more towards the off position, to where it's just  registering 'on'. Perfect!!. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I leave that puppy on 24/7 for the most part because you never know when you have to go. The women love it and I sit regardless of my  purpose for using the toilet. Long gone are the days of having to stand just  to conform to social expectations. An added plus is no more splatters to clean up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23757" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2018-02-24T12:05:31.807" LastActivityDate="2018-02-24T12:05:31.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18175" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17667" CreationDate="2018-02-13T16:27:15.080" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually just put my finger in front of it,then it crawls on,then I put it somewhere else. Sometimes it won't like my finger so I'll use a piece of paper or a leaf or something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23758" LastActivityDate="2018-02-13T16:27:15.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18178" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4109" CreationDate="2018-02-14T12:21:09.857" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use this basket with wheels &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DEsaK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DEsaK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;This way you can easily carry a lot of stuff and it also has a divider in order to keep fragile objects at the top for them not to be crushed by the weight of others or if you want certain groceries to be away from others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2018-02-14T12:21:09.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9304" CreationDate="2018-02-15T06:44:14.333" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A plastic bag can be used. Just fold it lengthwise till it's about the inside width of the heel, place it in position while holding one end and slide foot into shoe. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's easy and it does work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cheers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23776" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2018-02-15T23:34:27.490" LastActivityDate="2018-02-15T23:34:27.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2018-02-15T07:43:22.730" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've heard of a solar powered warming device. As long as there's been enough sunshine during the day it will warm up. Then place it on top of the bed cover and place a thick blanket or duvet, which is called a doona in some places, over it to keep the warmth in. It will however work much better if slipped under the covers. This device is very cheap and can even be used when camping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is it and where do you buy it? Some hardware stores have it. It's black all over, fairly thick and needs a bit of care during use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Guaranteed no electricity required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Guessed yet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Okay, it's one or more large, strong and thick black plastic bags. Some hardware store stock them as garden refuse bags. Put some water in them and seal them. Lay them as flat as possible out in the sunlight. During the day they heat very nicely. Before dark take them inside, place them on the bed and cover them to trap the heat. Works a treat. Just make sure you don't prong them with anything sharp. Never let a cat in the room or you'll end up with a wet bet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I even heat water for a shower by running some black agricultural pipe around the yard. Filled with water it heats up great. You can transfer the water to one of those camping showers or attach it to a pump and run it through a window etc. Free hot water. The kids even suggested putting thin ag pipes on the roof to get even more free hot water. But it wouldn't look very good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, if it's too much trouble for most people to heat a bed this way, it's really no hassle when camping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember, make sure the water doesn't leak out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cheers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23776" LastEditorUserId="23776" LastEditDate="2018-02-15T07:49:21.243" LastActivityDate="2018-02-15T07:49:21.243" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18184" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-02-15T13:36:15.733" Score="6" ViewCount="496" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am planning to throw a party at my place. The problem is that the bathroom door is quite difficult to close: the door knob is loose and hence I don't dare pulling it to close the door. Instead I need to pull the small latch under the knob quite vigorously. I can't lock the door either since the door is not correctly aligned with the wall (maybe the wood is a bit swollen because of the humidity).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I guess there are two problems: the loose knob and the door misalignment. However I don't have time to really fix either of them before my party. Needless to say that I don't want my friends to feel uncomfortable, especially since the bathroom is just next to the main room where most guests will be staying. I doubt people would appreciate leaving the door partially open when they use the bathroom!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What would be the easiest way to solve that unfortunate situation?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit about my situation:&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;I'm renting the apartment so I can't really drill holes in the wall nor the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23493" LastEditorUserId="23493" LastEditDate="2018-02-23T13:03:43.570" LastActivityDate="2018-04-05T10:28:03.323" Title="Throwing a party when the bathroom door can't be properly closed" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18184" CreationDate="2018-02-15T16:11:32.013" Score="8" Body="&lt;h3&gt;If your door opens to the &lt;em&gt;inside&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Go to your local big-box or home store and pick up a &lt;strong&gt;flip door lock&lt;/strong&gt; (aka flip-action lock) and install it just above the doorknob. It costs less than US$5.00 and can be installed in a few minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will hold the door shut when engaged (even if the door does not physically latch closed). It installs on the &lt;em&gt;inside&lt;/em&gt; of the door jam, so it will not create any noticeable damage to your door once it is repaired. And most importantly… it should be reasonably self-explanatory so you don't have to instruct everyone how to use your restroom &amp;lt;grin&amp;gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product Search: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=flip+lock&amp;amp;client=firefox-b-1&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=shop&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;flip lock&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HHOHv.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;If you door opens to the &lt;em&gt;outside&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would suggest something more like &lt;em&gt;this&lt;/em&gt; (for minimum damage and installation time):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8kKDp.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8kKDp.png&quot; alt=&quot;![enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-02-16T01:49:43.607" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2018-02-16T00:08:26.470" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been known to use cotton balls. Matter of fact, many hospitals / emergency rooms use these after they stick your arm after doing a blood draw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xjb1r.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xjb1r.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just take the cotton ball and use with tape. This works very well and it's extremely cheap. A great benefit is that many households already contain both items anyway - so it's also convenient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Optional&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can help clean it by either soaking in rubbing alcohol or boiling in a pot of water if you chose to do so. I don't personally think this is necessary but if you, make sure you squeeze out the excess liquid (and rubbing alcohol evaporates very quickly - even if it's damp placing on the wound, it shouldn't be for long).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22181" LastEditorUserId="22181" LastEditDate="2018-11-16T05:20:28.653" LastActivityDate="2018-11-16T05:20:28.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2018-02-16T14:20:21.167" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;At a pinch, for small cuts and bruises, consider making a make-shift plaster with a small piece of tissue paper held down with sticky tape (any kind).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't want the tape to stick to your skin, wrap the tissue paper all the way around (say) the finger, and wind the tape around the tissue paper. The tail end of the tape should be stuck onto the head end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2018-02-16T14:20:21.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18193" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-02-16T15:33:45.960" Score="1" ViewCount="267" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to eat with moderately opened mouth. Some people suggested me that its make noise while eating and to eat with closed mouth always, but I am feeling difficulty while following their suggestion. Is it okay to close and open mouth while eating or else how to do it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23789" LastActivityDate="2018-02-16T15:33:45.960" Title="Should I chew/munch food while eating with closed mouth or open?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2018-02-16T16:43:07.637" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2018-02-17T20:11:11.257" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the size of the cut and severity, you can use super-glue and salt or baking powder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean and dry affected area&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If blood flow is high, salt will help dry and partially disinfect the area&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply liberal amounts of super-glue&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply salt or baking powder on top of the glue&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This does burn when using salt, but will close a wound fast. I had this used on a gash on the back of my hand when out in the field by a former combat medic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7831" LastActivityDate="2018-02-17T20:11:11.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18107" CreationDate="2018-02-17T20:21:12.773" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Generally, it can be hosed off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, these are suede shoes, which require a little more care than smooth leather. I would try wiping the mud off as gently as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's not possible, hose them down, patting the water off right after. Then stuff them full of paper towels to absorb the moisture and use a suede brush (finger nail brush, if you lack the suede brush) to remove the water stains with more paper towels. Inside the shoes is the same treatment, but the sole may be irrecoverable from stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there's any kind of mud stain, vinegar may help to remove it, with a suede brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7831" LastActivityDate="2018-02-17T20:21:12.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17839" CreationDate="2018-02-17T20:29:41.490" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not certain of the effects on the components, but Eucalyptus oil will help mitigate bacteria/fungus/mold growth and smells in the basin. You will have to add more when you empty the basin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7831" LastActivityDate="2018-02-17T20:29:41.490" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18200" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18206" CreationDate="2018-02-18T10:20:17.660" Score="1" ViewCount="1711" Body="&lt;p&gt;What's a good way to keep your canned beverage cold - without the use of ice or anything that requires some sort of power source (such as a refrigerator)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We've all been there - in a long road trip, out camping, at a party. Whether it's an ice cold beer or a Coke, it's better served cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can we hack together a solution for keeping our beverages cold without using traditional methods?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22181" LastActivityDate="2018-02-23T02:12:08.633" Title="Keeping Canned Drinks Cold without Using Ice or Electricity" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18201" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2018-02-18T11:37:52.167" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a piece of masking tape with a little piece of paper on the inside, to prevent it from sticking to the wound (or a little piece of the same tape, reversed).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23803" LastActivityDate="2018-02-18T11:37:52.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2018-02-18T15:44:24.010" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;T-shirt and duct tape. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used this method several times while backpacking or camping. The adhesive on the duct tape hold much better than most bandage adhesive. Ideally, the t-shirt should be as sterile as possible, but if this isn’t possible, at least try to use a clean one. Cut or rip the shirt into whatever size you need it to be, and fold it over several times to make in as thick as necessary to absorb the blood. Place the folded t-shirt on top of the wound, and apply pressure to stop the bleeding. You can add additional t-shirt layers on top of the first one if necessary, but do not remove the first one because it will be helping the wound clot. Once the bleeding has stopped, use the duct tape to secure the t-shirt dressing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23805" LastActivityDate="2018-02-18T15:44:24.010" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18204" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2018-02-18T15:57:59.937" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a small travel trailer that we take camping in the winter. We don’t like using propane for heat, so we’ve found that an electric throw works perfectly. They are smaller than an electric blanket, and use less energy. We plug the throw into a pure sine inverter that is connected to a deep-cycle battery. The battery is charged during the day with a solar panel, and therefore there are no costs to operate it.  Maybe a bit more expensive than you were looking for, but if you buy the stuff used, you can probably get if for under $100. Then free warm bed for years until the battery craps out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23805" LastActivityDate="2018-02-18T15:57:59.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2018-02-18T16:05:45.817" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A very cheap and effective method that I have used while living in the mountains, is to use a tennis ball. Keep the tennis ball next to the toilet, and before you sit down, vigorously run the ball along the seat. Press down hard, because the key to warming it up is to create heat from friction. With practice, you can get the seat nice and toasty in about ten seconds. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23805" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-02-19T09:02:52.870" LastActivityDate="2018-02-19T09:02:52.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18206" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18200" CreationDate="2018-02-18T21:19:49.383" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing I've done in the past: I tie off a cooler to a tree, and dunk it in a nearby source of running water, like a river. This will keep things inside cooler than just the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A lake could also work, if it's cold enough, but running water helps to carry away heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like using a cooler, but to chill cans faster, you can tie the plastic of the six-pack holder, and dunk the cans directly in the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user22794" LastActivityDate="2018-02-18T21:19:49.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18207" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7766" CreationDate="2018-02-19T02:16:00.060" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spread lotion on a 2-3 ft. length of plastic wrap. Use it as if you were towel-drying your back.  Not sure if this works for tanning creams, but it works great for moisturizing lotions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23808" LastActivityDate="2018-02-19T02:16:00.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18208" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18107" CreationDate="2018-02-20T14:35:50.840" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;let it dry then brush it off. Any residue can be dabbed off with a wet cloth again leaving it to dry&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2018-02-20T14:35:50.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18209" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18213" CreationDate="2018-02-20T14:55:25.957" Score="4" ViewCount="123" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ordered a plush for someone as a birthday present from amazon. When it arrived it was in a hermetical package and felt like rubber. After opening it, trying to solve the problem by hand and letting it sit for 20 minutes it's still very wrinkly. What can I do to solve this issue?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23824" LastActivityDate="2018-02-21T14:33:19.383" Title="How to make plushes fluffier" Tags="&lt;toys&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15380" CreationDate="2018-02-20T22:12:55.910" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a binder by taking off the spiral and, if your notebook has three hole punches on each page, just insert it in the binder. If you a composition book or something that does not have hole punches, then it will be a long day for you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23830" LastActivityDate="2018-02-20T22:12:55.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18211" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2018-02-21T14:19:47.660" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2018-02-21T14:19:47.660" LastActivityDate="2018-02-21T14:19:47.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18212" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2018-02-21T14:19:47.660" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2018-02-21T14:19:47.660" LastActivityDate="2018-02-21T14:19:47.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18209" CreationDate="2018-02-21T14:33:19.383" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any time I have received a plush toy in a sealed plastic bag (which is generally how they will ship), the bag itself has been labelled with instructions to shake the toy after removing it from the bag to &quot;fluff it up&quot; and &quot;make it look its best on the shelf.&quot; As you only specified &quot;letting it sit,&quot; try giving it some really good shakes to see if that helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the plush fabric still looks very wrinkled, and it's not a poor-quality plush, try using a soft brush to give it some additional fluffing and even out the pile of the fabric. If the &quot;wrinkled&quot; property you're describing is uneven stuffing, try fluffing it like a pillow to redistribute the stuffing and even it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, many popular character plushes on Amazon are poor-quality counterfeits, and it is also possible you've received one of these and there will be little to do to fluff it up. These are cheaply produced from low-quality materials, and often can't be made to look good at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22640" LastActivityDate="2018-02-21T14:33:19.383" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2079" CreationDate="2018-02-21T20:34:24.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lifehackers, this worked very well for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A lens from my cheapy drugstore wire rim reading glasses started falling-out  over a few month period. I would snap it back into place and problem solved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Until next time. The following final repair has worked for 2 months,ish. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I scrapped the inside grove of the wire frame which the tongue edge of the lens inserts into, to ensure that it was clear of any dirt, obstruction, etc. There did appear to be something gritty, which may have been paint\stain, which was cleared. Next I gently squeezed the top and bottom of the lens frame, which was just cleaned, together so the shape was slightly flattened. The lens snapped into place with noticeably more pressure required than previously and in my case this appears to have resolved my glasses going monocle problem. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect many, like myself do not treat our cheap reading glasses very well, and are rewarded appropriately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can Do&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23842" LastActivityDate="2018-02-21T20:34:24.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18216" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2018-02-21T21:17:35.053" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Aha! The  problem may not be the type of sponge or how you store it, it may be the dish detergent you're using. I have found that Dawn dish detergent causes my sponges to stink within days. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I stopped using Dawn, and the problems seemed to go away for years. Just to test it out, recently I was staying at a friends house who used Dawn, and sure enough, within days their sponges smelled.  I switched them to Ajax dish detergent, and no problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now I'm not big on conspiracies, but I'm not entirely sure that the sponge makers are not in cahoots with Dawn detergent.  I'm sure this problem has boosted their sales enormously. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't taken the time to research if both Scotch sponges (only ones I use) and Dawn dish detergent are products of the same company...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Has anyone else figured out the correlation between stinky sponges and Dawn dish detergent? Maybe some of you can test it out and see if the same happens for you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19624" LastActivityDate="2018-02-21T21:17:35.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18217" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18148" CreationDate="2018-02-21T21:35:43.067" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The entire UK has very good free broadcast TV coverage. I suspect many would cover sports events.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check-out the following, (among many) website for some background of what's available. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.a516digital.com/p/freeview-channels-wales.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.a516digital.com/p/freeview-channels-wales.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23842" LastActivityDate="2018-02-21T21:35:43.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18218" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18200" CreationDate="2018-02-22T08:25:07.767" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another method is evaporation. When water turns to a gas, it steals the environment of some energy, effectively cooling it off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you wrap your can(s) with a damp cloth and put them in the sunniest spot you can, you'll be able to lose a couple degrees ! The cloth must remain damp, if it gets dry the effect stops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This doesn't need a running body of water and works perfectly if not better with lukewarm water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This technique is sometimes used in developing countries with a system of jars and damp soil to store medicine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15575" LastActivityDate="2018-02-22T08:25:07.767" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18200" CreationDate="2018-02-23T02:12:08.633" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap cans in damp cloth, perhaps a thick sock. Tie a string to some high point in your house, tie the damp sock to the end of the string and start it swinging like a pendulum.   The evaporation of the damp cloth will cool it a bit.   Keep the cloth damp, and tell your kids to keep it swinging.  If they let it stop they lose their allowance for the week.  If they keep it going, you will need to share some of the soda with them. Better put another few cans in the sock.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-02-23T02:12:08.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18224" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18225" CreationDate="2018-02-23T15:07:47.737" Score="7" ViewCount="308" Body="&lt;p&gt;I moved to a new apartment that has sinks with 2 knobs rather than 1 lever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZK9Y5.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZK9Y5.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I wash my face, I like to turn off the faucet to save water. But then, to turn it back on, I have to touch the knobs with my soapy fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I turn the water back on without getting the knobs soapy?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I don't want to leave the water running, since that's wasteful.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I can't easily turn the water back on with the side of my hands or my elbow, because of the way they're designed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I'd thought about picking up a wash cloth and using that to turn the knobs. Then I could rinse the soap out of it. But afterwards I'd need to let it drip dry somewhere, and I'd like to avoid that if there's a cooler solution.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-02-24T19:56:20.880" Title="How to turn water on with soapy hands?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18225" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18224" CreationDate="2018-02-23T17:35:26.130" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;On the water-saving front &amp;mdash; &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; you turn the water on to soap up, pull that center lift rod up to close the drain stopper and &lt;strong&gt;save the initial water you use in the sink basin below.&lt;/strong&gt; Start soaping up your hands (leave the fingers so you can operate the faucet). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now turn the water off and wash as normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you've washed your face, start rinsing your hands and face &lt;strong&gt;with the water you already saved in the sink basin.&lt;/strong&gt; The water will be somewhat soapy from washing (and now rinsing), but you'll be surprised how well the saved water will work to do an initial rinsing (I'd say 80% effective). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All that's left is to let the water out of the sink and do a quick rinse with clean water from the tap. Even if you're hands were still a &lt;em&gt;bit&lt;/em&gt; soapy when you turned the faucet on, they should be clean enough to get the job done without making a mess. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus that most of your washing &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; rinsing is done with the tap OFF. You'll only need a few seconds of clean running water for that final rinse instead of leaving the tap on the whole time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And anything you get on the water knobs is easily removed with a quick wipe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2018-02-23T23:51:28.543" LastActivityDate="2018-02-23T23:51:28.543" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2435" CreationDate="2018-02-23T20:56:19.300" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;At the end of the day, wring it out, place it into a plastic bag and store it in the freezer.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2768" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-02-24T12:03:45.827" LastActivityDate="2018-02-24T12:03:45.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18184" CreationDate="2018-02-24T15:56:02.580" Score="3" Body="&lt;h2&gt;call your landlord&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you mentioned that the location is a rental, you should consult with the renter whenever problems arrive with the unit. This is equal parts a courtesy to the owner/operator and a right you generally have as a tenant to not live in a broken space (unless you have some other agreement)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-02-24T15:56:02.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18067" CreationDate="2018-02-26T03:16:17.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try this way to avoid unintended &quot;parting of the ways.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spread a blanket on the bed frame as an under pad. Place the mattresses on top of the blanket beside each other as you wish. Make the double-bed as you normally would &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The increased friction of the mattresses on the blanket will keep them from sliding apart as they did when placed directly on the smooth surface of the divan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For even more &quot;hold,&quot; use a strip of rug tape between the blanket and each mattress length-wise near the centre of the bed. The double-sided adhesive tape is made to hold fabrics temporarily and will peel off when no longer desired. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-02-26T03:16:17.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18236" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10739" CreationDate="2018-02-26T16:53:51.377" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy special anti-fog lenses for your glasses. JINS offer them for people who wear marks and they cost about ５０００円 extra. JINS are also sold in some other countries including China and the US.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2018-02-26T16:53:51.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18237" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18244" CreationDate="2018-02-26T18:34:32.000" Score="2" ViewCount="77" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a very handy tool for cleaning Champagne flutes -- the long, slender glasses where it's very hard to reach the bottom of the glass. I think it's made by &quot;Final Touch&quot; but I suspect more than one company makes something similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a similar tool adapted to wine glasses and water goblets? It's easier to reach inside those glasses, of course, but the tool still does a better job than, say, a sponge or a wet towel. It's hard to explain but the fabric of the device (it's some kind of terrycloth-like material) really gets anything off the surface of the crystal. I could use the flute tool, but I would prefer a tool that more closely matches the shape of the wine glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23877" LastActivityDate="2018-02-28T18:04:47.283" Title="Tool for cleaning delicate crystal wine glasses" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18239" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18067" CreationDate="2018-02-26T23:45:25.223" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try a mattress wedge,you can find it in &lt;a href=&quot;https://m.ikea.com/es/en/catalog/products/art/40272353/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Ikea&lt;/a&gt;,as specified in the description it covers the gap between mattresses. I had the same problem and &quot;siggerud&quot; worked pretty well. If the gap is still deep and you still feel uncomfortable you can try to add on it a bottom sheet or a rubberised undersheet (not necessarily ikea's) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20834" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-03-07T09:11:21.467" LastActivityDate="2018-03-07T09:11:21.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18241" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2018-02-27T22:08:39.763" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My mother-in-law makes these warmers as gifts. They're basically fabric that's completely sewn shut with feed corn inside. Throw it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and they stay warm for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My wife and I have 2-3 of them that we use during the winter months. We'll put 2 where our feet go and one in the middle. Then pull the covers up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things are nice and toasty. We've also tried the rice and the tube sock thing, but it doesn't seem like it stays as warm for as long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Link: &lt;a href=&quot;https://happyandsimple.wordpress.com/2013/02/02/microwavable-hotcold-packs-made-from-corn-tutorial/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://happyandsimple.wordpress.com/2013/02/02/microwavable-hotcold-packs-made-from-corn-tutorial/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23890" LastActivityDate="2018-02-27T22:08:39.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18242" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6540" CreationDate="2018-02-28T04:11:05.353" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well for one, don't get a sonic bomb alarm clock&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best suggestion I see is the pebble watches because they only wake you up (hence they are on your wrist). Your girlfriend should understand anyways. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23892" LastActivityDate="2018-02-28T04:11:05.353" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18243" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2018-02-28T08:14:55.153" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a drain cleaning bladder. You connect it to a hose and the bladder expands to give you a tight seal to wash away obstructions. They are typically available at hardware store and run anywhere from a few bucks to twenty bucks depending on quality and size. These are nice if the obstruction is in the pipe rather then in the toilet. A good flow for a couple minutes will also wash the obstruction clear of the smaller sewer pipes typically in the home. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You use these things when your toilet plunger is not able to effectively loosen and remove the clog. Try the plunger first, you really don't want to use the bladder until it is far enough in to be able to seat itself on a drain pipe. If it can't seat it can come shooting out like a rocket. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using these is often a two person operation, since often you will be using a yard hose ran from an outside spigot. You don't really want to turn on the hose, then get to the bathroom to find the hose loose and spraying water all over the place. You want to be able to keep a hand on the hose when it is being turned on.&#xA;These things also work great for grease clogs in the kitchen and washing machine drains. Everyone should have one handy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fFz5l.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fFz5l.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2018-02-28T08:14:55.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18237" CreationDate="2018-02-28T18:04:47.283" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a web search for a generic &quot;soft tip [bottle/glass] cleaning brush&quot; to see the variety available. The &quot;soft tip&quot; seems to be the feature you're looking for. The brushes come in a variety of shapes and with different kinds of &quot;bumper&quot; to cover the brush end to prevent scratching. Some use terrycloth you mention; but, most use a foam end. Some brushes come with a cloth bag for covering the plastic bristles when you put it into the container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A second alternative that works well for glass is a micro-fibre cloth that you can use to wipe and polish your glassware after washing and drying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also have some high quality leather chamois &quot;cloth&quot; that works well and can't leave lint. You can find these at some hardware stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-02-28T18:04:47.283" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18245" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-01T03:07:47.113" Score="1" ViewCount="110" Body="&lt;p&gt;I borrowed a math book from a library. And my 5-year-old cousin decides to put some Dragon Ball Z sticker on a few pages of the book. The stickers seem to be very strong. how can I remove the stickers without ruining the pages and making sure that I don't leave a bad stain?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="16035" LastActivityDate="2018-03-01T10:34:37.313" Title="How to remove a strong sticker from book" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18246" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18245" CreationDate="2018-03-01T10:34:37.313" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try with a cotton bud engaged with hot water, rub it up (gently) against the borders, the sticker shuold unplug. Be sure the water isn't too much (it could erode the paper cover). If the water doesn't work or if after the procedure there is still some glue take another cotton bud engaged with nail polish remover and pass it on the glue. I've worked in book restoration and this procedure worked pretty well even with scotch tape and old glue stains on paper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20834" LastActivityDate="2018-03-01T10:34:37.313" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18247" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17091" CreationDate="2018-03-02T20:20:13.920" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My family keeps a 1/8 cup measure in containers of wheat bran. If the 1/8 cup measure gets buried,I will make it rise to the top by shaking the container. I will I not shake it with long up and down movements as one would when shaking an aerosol can,but while keeping the can upright and open then twisting my wrist from side to side slightly. The point is to vibrate the bran particles.This stratifies the jars contents by size with the larger ones closer to the top and the largest on the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23758" LastActivityDate="2018-03-02T20:20:13.920" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18248" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-03T13:37:14.413" Score="3" ViewCount="7646" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to keep a purchase receipt for several years to ensure the extended warranty on my purchase. How should I store the receipt to make sure it lasts that long? I definitely need a physical receipt, so relying only on a digital copy (or a physical photocopy) is not an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's printed on a thermal paper of some sort. They tend to go black or fade over time. I can clarify which type if there are further checks I can do with no special equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23909" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2021-01-02T16:43:56.020" LastActivityDate="2021-01-02T16:43:56.020" Title="How to ensure thermal-paper receipt lasts many years?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13855" CreationDate="2018-03-03T14:00:05.067" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bed hair in the morning is horrible but this works for me, I put my head upside down and blow dry my hair and brush it starting on hot blow dry then to finish I dry it on cool. Then I flip my head back up shape as normal and a bit of hairspray to keep the frizz down &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23911" LastActivityDate="2018-03-03T14:00:05.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18250" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18248" CreationDate="2018-03-03T16:08:31.227" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally, I recommend to &lt;strong&gt;picture&lt;/strong&gt; the receipt and store it digitally.&#xA;Alternatively, you can &lt;strong&gt;scan&lt;/strong&gt; it and reprint it on a regular paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you insist on preserving the original receipt, you can extend the life-time of a thermal paper by storing it in a &lt;strong&gt;cool and dark place&lt;/strong&gt;. Also, make sure that the receipt isn't kept under pressure, since it would also accelerate the chemical processes within it that will turn it blank again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your receipt is already worn out you can try and apply gentle heating to it in order to improve its contrast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is more relevant info here:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_paper&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_paper&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pandapaperroll.com/thermal-paper-fades-restore/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.pandapaperroll.com/thermal-paper-fades-restore/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23914" LastActivityDate="2018-03-03T16:08:31.227" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18252" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18248" CreationDate="2018-03-03T23:45:23.487" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To protect flimsy paper, you could typically laminate it, but that wouldn't work with thermal paper since lamination is hot. The alternative, which I often use, is to get clear, wide packing tape, and attach strips across the whole surface, front and back. This forms a clear plastic layer over the whole thing. Obviously there is no heat involved, so the thermal aspect of the ink shouldn't be affected. However, I can't comment on whether the tape's adhesive will have any reaction with the paper's ink. I can only say I've never had that issue myself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-03-03T23:45:23.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18255" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-04T11:30:31.773" Score="4" ViewCount="34161" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of chinos, which are my most comfortable pair of trousers - the problem is that after the second or third wash, they look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ELVv4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ELVv4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note the white lines, which have formed along more or less permanent creases that they came out of the wash with. I'm following the care instructions (40C, cool iron, no tumble dry, reshape while damp) and I have not tumble dried.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lines are not just relief, as they are still there once the fabric is ironed out and the creases are mostly removed. Ideally I would like to reverse this permanent creasing, and remove the white marks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23927" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-03-07T09:10:23.820" LastActivityDate="2021-03-03T22:26:11.797" Title="What causes these marks on my chinos, and how can I get rid of them?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18255" CreationDate="2018-03-04T15:49:58.997" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;These problems are actually connected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first problem is that the cotton used is very likely short staple, so as not to say cheap, low weight, low quality cotton. That represents a systemic problem limiting the effectiveness of the following suggestions. On the other hand the effects you see might also be called &quot;a feature&quot;, since they are comfortable and &quot;used look&quot; is sometimes very sought after.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The wrinkling is amplified in short staple garments but can be reduced a bit if you really lower the agitation during wash, choosing the weakest programme cycle your machine offers. Further the colour is for most cotton dyes a bit better preserved if you add a bit of vinegar to the last bit of detergent that comes into contact with your clothes in the machine just before the last rinse. Or add a tiny bit of vinegar into a bottle of water spray to apply just before ironing. It is important to get the clothes out of the machine as soon as possible and to iron them as soon as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Loss of colour in this rate indicates that a pigment dye was used like &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigo_dye&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;indigo&lt;/a&gt; that &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.popsci.com/blog-network/techtiles/problem-indigo&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;does not actually  bind&lt;/a&gt; to the filaments chemically but is embedded physically – and leaves the garment again at different rates depending on wear and tear, differing levels of stress to the cloth. Using these kinds of dyes might be an indicator of the manufacturer choosing a cheap dye or choosing a dye that will produce a used look quickly on purpose. This can also be caused by a bad &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordant&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;mordant&lt;/a&gt; or not enough mordant up to complete lack of mordant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This process cannot be reversed without re-dying the garments. Cotton is somewhat difficult to dye in the first place but there are dyes on the market that are more permanent (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactive_dye&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;reactive dyes&lt;/a&gt;) or &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substantive_dye&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;substants&lt;/a&gt;. Depending on the level of comfort these pants provide you and how much effort and money you are willing to invest it would probably be most effective &lt;a href=&quot;https://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2012/01/dyeing-of-cotton-fabric-with-reactive.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;to dye them&lt;/a&gt; &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; the first wash with reactive dyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a rule of thumb for buying trousers: long staple, heavy weight, care instructions that allow at least 60°C washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastActivityDate="2018-03-04T15:49:58.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2360" CreationDate="2018-03-05T00:53:41.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The rubber broke off of my FOB on the bottom button that unlocks the car. After being quoted $200 to replace the entire piece, I fixed it as follows: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cut a very small section of a cotton swab (or &quot;Q-tip&quot;). This bit fits in the hole that makes contact with the actual button. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place a fitted piece of eraser in the cavity, covering the cotton swab bit. I used a hand held eraser and sliced it for width and thickness. It was white so I also colored it black with a permanent marker. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tape over the modified button. I used clear plastic tape which seems to work fine. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23931" LastActivityDate="2018-03-05T00:53:41.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10454" CreationDate="2018-03-05T10:06:37.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just tried this method with a dish towel (tea towel) and it worked perfectly.  I put one tea towel inside the wool jumper and one on top of the wax stain, then ironed at a medium heat setting three or four times. Wax is gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23934" LastActivityDate="2018-03-05T10:06:37.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18259" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-05T16:09:44.743" Score="2" ViewCount="4030" Body="&lt;p&gt;The plastic part in the cover of my laptop is stripped off from the metal cover. The bottom grey part where screw houses are placed.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Which adhesive should be used to glue them back together?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xAY4f.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xAY4fm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23938" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-03-07T09:17:33.367" LastActivityDate="2018-03-21T11:16:39.530" Title="Which adhesive to glue metal and plastic parts of laptop lcd cover?" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;repair&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13400" CreationDate="2018-03-06T02:32:51.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've researched this quite a bit over the years, and the most reliable answer is also the most expensive -- whole-house heating.  If you brought the critters home, they will congregate around their meal (i.e., near or on the bed), but they could be anywhere.  The advantage of whole-household heating is that, given enough time, everything in the household reaches the kill temperature.  You are not at the mercy of having to directly expose every critter and egg to a chemical or steam or an agent for delivering cold.  An evolutionary defence mechanism to heat is (presumably!) not likely to develop for a long time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Caveats: While I'm not entirely sure about the details, I think you still need to prep the contents of the household to some degree to ensure that the hot air piped into the household still causes everything to warm up to the right temperature within a reasonable amount of time.  And while heating one household may be an expensive route to go, it becomes more expensive if you are in an attached home or an apartment building.  All units surrounding the target units must also be heated, else there is a good chance that the bugs will simply get driven to unheated adjoining units/households.  Everybody has to cooperate (and it's not a trivial effort) and of course, there is the question of how the cost gets borne.  For this reason, it may be hard to get buy-in from everyone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having said that, I know of one colleague who lived in an apartment and was able to rid himself of the problem by taking the measures that are found online, without resorting to household heating.  It took a long time, however, requiring disposal of a lot of furniture and taping up all avenues of bug migration from adjoining units, e.g., electrical sockets.  I don't know all the details of what he went through, but based on what I've read, you would need an infinite amount of patience and energy reserves to systematically wack the moles to accomplish this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. I have no doubt that proper precautionary measures after treatment will include use of Diatomaceous earth.  I was initially worried about the diversity of information that I found online about its safety, but the Wikipedia entry for it seems to provide a balanced treatment.  It's not the most simplified information, but I believe it is the most &quot;peer reviewed&quot; in the sense that the eyes of the world are on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20599" LastEditorUserId="20599" LastEditDate="2018-03-06T02:41:03.327" LastActivityDate="2018-03-06T02:41:03.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18117" CreationDate="2018-03-07T06:39:39.373" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had similar situation, I had gloves, I simply let them suspend in bright sunlight for a day, in afternoon worn them and again let them in light.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They were dewrinkled and came in shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21611" LastActivityDate="2018-03-07T06:39:39.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18265" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18268" CreationDate="2018-03-08T03:55:12.567" Score="2" ViewCount="254" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;though&lt;/strong&gt; of the presence of food items on lips or near to them after eating, presence of mucus after bathing or while suffering with cold bothers a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I realize about their presence after talking with many people and spending time with them but &lt;strong&gt;no one tells about it&lt;/strong&gt;, which makes me worry.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to such worse experiences, I made it as habit of checking consistently with hands, which is also not good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If room has mirror and person has smart phone, then it is easy to check and fix. But it is not always possible&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;ex: while eating, inside class room, during discussion etc.,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I need an idea to be confident any time without such bothering.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23789" LastActivityDate="2018-03-09T18:42:09.027" Title="How to make sure face is not ugly without any mirror/smart phone?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2018-03-08T09:49:50.010" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cyanoacrylate adhesive aka Crazy Glue. Believe it or not Doctors sometimes use this to seal cuts. It works best if the skin is wet. If your skin is cracked from cold you can seal the cracks with it. As it heals below the hardened glue it pushes toward the skin surface and eventually detaches itself leaving no scarring. Incredible but true. It has the advantage of being waterproof when cured. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-03-08T09:49:50.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18067" CreationDate="2018-03-08T13:10:52.403" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I personaly use two long strips of velcro on the bottom of my mattresses (the ones that came with the mattresses to hold them together when rolled up).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They stick to the bottom and hold them together just fine.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zcViy.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zcViy.png&quot; alt=&quot;no&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23964" LastActivityDate="2018-03-08T13:10:52.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18268" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18265" CreationDate="2018-03-08T15:28:04.963" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Find yourself &lt;strong&gt;a wristwatch or bracelet&lt;/strong&gt; with a polished chrome or mirrored surface. A pair of &lt;strong&gt;reflective sunglasses&lt;/strong&gt; will work in a pinch. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will allow you to look at yourself inconspicuously without drawing too much attention to yourself by constantly reaching into your pocket or backpack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z1EJe.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DnvuU.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8IAgc.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q73xC.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SEb1H.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="80" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2018-03-09T18:42:09.027" LastActivityDate="2018-03-09T18:42:09.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18269" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2018-03-08T15:52:31.420" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What works well for me is using my toothbrush to brush my tongue.  But do not add toothpaste, just cold water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23967" LastActivityDate="2018-03-08T15:52:31.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18271" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18259" CreationDate="2018-03-09T00:11:14.133" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, I'd try to use a larger screw or to partially fill the stripped-out hole with something the screw could grip, such as a short length of solder or a toothpick. This allows later disassembly without destroying the case. Don't make the fit too tight or the plastic will crack around the hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do decide to cement the case together, use something that can be removed yet is strong enough to keep the shell together. Elastic glues or cements such &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0745CBY3W&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;hot-melt glue&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/ip/Beacon-Adhesives-Fabri-Tac-Permanent-Glue-4-oz/19204412&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fabric adhesive&lt;/a&gt; have enough flexibility and adhesiveness to hold without permanently bonding the parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-03-09T00:11:14.133" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18272" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2453" CreationDate="2018-03-09T10:02:30.753" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to using the seam splitter (apaul) try using an old dinner fork to ease out the hair and fluff from the brush bristles using a combing action.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This brings everything out to the end of the bristles and makes it easy to pinch out, leaving a relatively clean brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23972" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-03-09T10:28:32.340" LastActivityDate="2018-03-09T10:28:32.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18273" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-10T20:27:28.970" Score="2" ViewCount="244" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a white-ish polyamide coat that got stained with black ink in multiple places (long story short, I helped lift a large carton with 1-day-old stamps on it, both on the carton and on the masking tape that was holding it close, and I touched it with my chest).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ink is from an anonymous bottle given to me to stamp electoral documents. I have no idea of the brand or composition of the ink. It's not from a ready-made tampon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The incident happened several days ago but I noticed today.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The coat has a feather down inside, so soaking it completely in a bath might not be the best idea. Also, the coat has a polyester interior (not stained, but if I need to bath the whole thing the bath should not ruin it) and plastic buttons and zippers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know I need to test everything on some hidden part of the cloth to be sure it works fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23985" LastActivityDate="2018-03-11T05:06:47.360" Title="Clean ink blot on polyamide" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18274" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-10T22:39:12.603" Score="1" ViewCount="4405" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to repair a ripped seam on my large rucksack by hand.  The repair should be strong enough to hold around 20-25kg.  What thread is appropriate, and what kind of needle and stitch should be used?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23986" LastActivityDate="2018-08-17T08:13:04.960" Title="What needle and thread to repair backpack strap" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18275" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18274" CreationDate="2018-03-11T04:44:43.470" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on the material. For heavy canvas, or leather reinforcements, &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B076796Y6P&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a hand-awl that stitches like a sewing machine&lt;/a&gt; is useful. These awls usually come with an assortment of needles and some waxed thread. &lt;em&gt;N.B.&lt;/em&gt; The needles are brittle; do not exert sideways force on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For nylon and other lightweight fabric, medium nylon or carpet thread can be used with any sewing needle with large-enough eye. The important thing is to use enough stitches to cover any area likely to pull loose. Be sure to overcoat the stitched area with a sealant, both for waterproofing and to reduce likelihood of stitches pulling out. Though there are &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0007RSG70&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;commercial seam sealants&lt;/a&gt;, I've used urethane or vinyl cements successfully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's an area likely to be abraded, e.g. bottom of pack, a bit of adhesive tent-patch tape or iron-on tape, carefully applied (don't melt a nylon pack!) makes the repair last longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-03-11T04:44:43.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18276" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18273" CreationDate="2018-03-11T05:06:47.360" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spot treating with solvent-based cleaners is best. Since you don't know the ink composition, try scrubbing gently (a toothbrush should work for milder solvents, though it might dissolve a bit in stronger ones) on a spot with different solvents, from mild to strongest, to see what works best. &lt;em&gt;Note that these solvents are poisonous and very flammable!&lt;/em&gt; Use small amounts in a well-ventilated place, away from source of ignition, and with water handy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From gentle to stronger:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Alcohols (90% or stronger) (methanol, e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0016GXNC4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;gas-line antifreeze&lt;/a&gt;, ethanol or &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01LYKTV7Z&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;isopropanol&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Diethyl ether (&lt;strong&gt;extremely flammable&lt;/strong&gt;), e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000LNVWAI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;engine starting spray&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Acetone, e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B014FPMOZY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;nail-polish remover&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0755JYFJS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Ethyl acetate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B06XRZW7CK&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Xylene&lt;/a&gt; or toluene, e.g. epoxy thinner (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3053447&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;carcinogenetic&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The product links are for reference only; you can probably find the same items locally for less.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-03-11T05:06:47.360" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18279" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-12T13:53:54.397" Score="0" ViewCount="308" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I remove pencil marks from a Vintage Poster without damaging the poster itself? I have an Original, 1939 New York World's Fair poster, with a pencil mark on it. I'd like to find out how to get the mark off, without harming the poster's artwork.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24000" LastActivityDate="2018-03-13T17:32:21.117" Title="Pencil Mark On Vintage Poster" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18279" CreationDate="2018-03-13T17:32:21.117" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This &quot;answer&quot; is in response to HOW to remove pencil marks on &lt;em&gt;paper&lt;/em&gt;. It is information based on my personal knowledge and experience as an illustrator, graphic designer, and part-time art instructor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important:&lt;/strong&gt; This answer is NOT in response to how to handle valuable documents or collectable vintage items as noted in the comment to your question by Robert Cartaino. It is a good idea to consult a professional restorer. It might even be better to leave such documents &quot;as is.&quot; This answer is not a recommendation to follow for valuable materials.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First: Pencil leads are composed of clay and graphite mixed in different proportions to be practical for their intended use. High clay content resists wear while low clay proportion leaves a darker mark for the pressure used. Leads are graded with a number or a letter H (4) for Hard, B (1) for black, and HB (2½) for the best of both qualities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second: Poster printing stock is a complex material of varying amounts of fibre and starch and with different surface textures which affect the paper's &quot;tooth.&quot; Tooth refers to the abrasiveness of the paper surface and it's ability to hold a (pencil) mark. There can be a baryta coating on the surface of the kind of paper used for printing the poster. Paper cannot be repaired. Once fibres are broken (by folding or denting), removed or lifted (by scraping), torn, or warped (by moisture) the damage is permanent and cannot be reversed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Third: There are many different kinds of erasers and techniques for removing marks on paper. Erasers can be hard or soft, stiff or flexible, natural or artificial, solid or semi-liquid. Some can be impregnated with various abrasives (pumice or fibre glass) to scrape or abrade the mark (and the surface). There are simply too many different kinds of materials to review in this venue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fourth: After identifying the type of eraser for the kind of pencil mark, the manner of erasing is to avoid working the mark into the paper base. Likewise, avoid damaging the delicate surface of the original document with excessive pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How: Work under the best non-glaring illumination you can find. Clean the work area. Wash your hands. Use a CLEAN eraser. Clean the eraser frequently to avoid re-contaminating the marked area. Work across the mark from one clean side of the piece, across the mark to a clean area. Work a bit at a time working from one end of the mark to the other end of the mark. Some choose to mask (cover) the adjacent clean area with an erasing shield to isolate mark while you work on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-03-13T17:32:21.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18283" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18274" CreationDate="2018-03-13T19:22:36.950" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would visit a shoe repair shop for a length of heavy thread for the job at hand. The cobbler would be a good person to consult for advice on the gauge and composition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would recommend a baseball stitch that you find along the seams of a leather-covered hard or soft baseball. The benefit of the stitch is that it pulls the edges together in a butt-splice that remains flat. The distance on either side of the seam can be varied to accommodate weakened fabric. The stitch also reduces the edges unravelling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-03-13T19:22:36.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18284" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11190" CreationDate="2018-03-14T07:06:35.933" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;WD-40 (or any other multipurpose lubricant) will help dissolve the bonds. Lift the corner and spray a small amount directly on the point of contact and continue as you peel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then use a spray adhesive on the sticker to bond to the new surface. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24014" LastActivityDate="2018-03-14T07:06:35.933" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15380" CreationDate="2018-03-14T22:43:03.277" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am having a similar issue - front cover is coming off but the back cover is in tact. My plan is to remove the front cover, flip the back cover aroud on the spirals so that it is before the front page, and glue a piece of cardboard (either the former front cover, or a different scrap) to the back page, making a new back cover (and losing use of the backside of the last page of the notebook).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24021" LastActivityDate="2018-03-14T22:43:03.277" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10531" CreationDate="2018-03-15T13:40:57.370" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen &lt;a href=&quot;http://nowiknow.com/a-fly-on-the-urinal/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; before and did some research on it. It seems as though there is a place in a urinal that tends to produce less splatter, and they those little insert are put on that spot. I couldn't find the article that mentioned that, but I have found that if I see one of those and hit it, the splatter is reduced. Also its good aim practice!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24026" LastActivityDate="2018-03-15T13:40:57.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5621" CreationDate="2018-03-15T19:20:47.407" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cut vertically along the pita, and open it up down the  middle. I find it so much easier to stuff this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iRqQS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iRqQSm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24031" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-03-16T07:47:47.407" LastActivityDate="2018-03-16T07:47:47.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18288" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15380" CreationDate="2018-03-15T22:39:11.057" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Inspired by your situation, I decided to repair the cover of my huge spiral bound notebook which had torn along the perforations splitting it into two pieces. It sounds like the same thing that happened to you. It worked out great and didn't take very long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll need pliers, strong pressure-sensitive tape, a small hole punch to fit the notebook holes. I got a rotary paper punch at a stationery store for a few dollars. The 1/16 inch (1.5mm) size was perfect for my notebook. You could even use a needle to make the holes in the tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's how I repaired mine step-by-step:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a paper clamp on either end of the binding next to the spiral so the paper block pages remain aligned and won't come free.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unbend the end of the spiral so that you can twist it free, out of the row of spiral binding holes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the broken parts of the cover together so that the torn halves' holes align with each other.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tape both sides (front and back) of the cover with strong tape. I used thick crystal-clear packing tape and wrapped it around the edge—half along the front and half along the back. Masking tape or any paper-based tape won't last very long in use. Make sure that the kind of tape you use bonds with the cardboard card cover.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a hole punch to open the holes covered with the tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Align the cover with the paper block and clamp the assembly so it remains firm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Twist the spiral back into the paper block holes to hold the notebook together.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Re-bend the end of the spiral wire so that it remains secure.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While doing this project, you might decide to add  divider, move some pages around, or even add some different kind of paper such as graph paper for other projects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-03-15T22:39:11.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18293" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-17T06:31:05.103" Score="0" ViewCount="2676" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have recently did the furniture on my home. And they have not did the perfect job. All the sunmicas have rough edges at all the bends. They look very bad. Whole wardrobe and all the drawers have the black edge visible on white sheet. It looks dirty. Is there any way I can hide those edges? I have asked the painter who painted our walls, and he said if we color it with the paint, it will vanish over time. And that time can be a month also. So it is not a proper solution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So any better way to hide black rough edges?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tHNQQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tHNQQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17511" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-03-19T07:44:41.897" LastActivityDate="2018-10-25T16:00:31.687" Title="How to hide rough finished laminate/sunmica edges on furniture" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18162" CreationDate="2018-03-18T14:39:17.457" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best trick I've used for protein shaker bottles that stink is to fill the container with hot water and washing up liquid and leave till cool. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24051" LastActivityDate="2018-03-18T14:39:17.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18293" CreationDate="2018-03-18T22:09:20.223" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;normally, the exterior edges of a laminate-covered part are given a very shallow chamfer-cut at 45 degrees with a router using a tungsten-carbide edge trimming blade, and the exposed dark stripe is considered part of the design. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Barring that, you can cut edging strips of hardwood to attach as &quot;faces&quot; to hide the dark edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also buy strips of aluminum trim extrusion in an &quot;L&quot; profile, for covering the edges up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, these alternatives require some advance planning by the guy who attaches the laminate to the part you have built, and this does not seem to be done in your case. unfortunately, it looks like he didn't know how to properly do his job. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-03-18T22:09:20.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18296" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-19T14:33:21.587" Score="2" ViewCount="762" Body="&lt;p&gt;It feels so inefficient that when I want to just get a slice of bread I have to completely untwist the tie on the bread bag, untwist the bag, get the slice out, twist up the bag, wrap the twisty-tie around it, and twist it all back together. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The disposable bread bag clips that come on some loaves are a little better, but they're not on all bags and it seems that there should be something even quicker and easier. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2018-03-23T10:40:19.370" Title="Quicker alternative to twisty-tie on a bread bag?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;fastener&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18297" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18296" CreationDate="2018-03-19T14:33:21.587" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;My usual solution to this problem is to just twist the opening of the bag and fold it under the loaf of bread when setting it back on the shelf. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately my wife isn't convinced that it's an effective way of keeping the bag sealed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2018-03-19T14:33:21.587" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18298" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18296" CreationDate="2018-03-19T15:15:57.043" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Would it be possible to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;SAVE&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; one disposable bread bag clip and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;REUSE&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; it for subsequent bags of bread that come with the undesirable labour-intensive twisty tie.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What a wacky idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-03-19T15:15:57.043" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18296" CreationDate="2018-03-19T15:39:10.180" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;As far as quick and easy goes, a good quality bag clip might be what you're looking for. I don't personally use them on bread bags currently, but I do use them on everything from produce to rice with good results. They're very easy to release and clip back on, and close the bag when it's flat, rather than twisted, reducing your effort of getting bread out of the bag to three steps (unclip, remove the slice, reclip), as opposed to your current six steps listed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22640" LastActivityDate="2018-03-19T15:39:10.180" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18296" CreationDate="2018-03-19T15:49:46.670" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rapid access&lt;/strong&gt; versus &lt;strong&gt;shelf-life&lt;/strong&gt; concession.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A purpose-built counter-top storage container called a bread-box is faster for storing and retrieving one or more slices of bread. The full sliced loaf of bread is placed in the container which has a large front-opening door allowing easy, fast access to one or more slices at your soul discretion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a downside in that the container allows air access greater than would a sealed, close-fitting air-tight plastic bag. The ambient dry room air will allow the bread to become dry as it ages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A tighter-fitting box that restricts the amount of airspace will increase the product shelf life at the expense of time and effort to replace the product without damage each time it is opened and closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-03-19T15:49:46.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18301" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10531" CreationDate="2018-03-19T16:08:48.060" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your urinary tract is what creates the stream and any obstruction in it can cause splatter or the stream to go off-target. This can include dried semen from sex/masturbation and infection/inflammation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cranberries can help with this. Washing thoroughly after sex/masturbation can also help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2018-03-19T16:08:48.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18296" CreationDate="2018-03-19T18:10:36.933" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A one-gallon food storage bag with a plastic &quot;zipper&quot; should do the trick. Zip open, take out a slice, zip closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n6Vo4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n6Vo4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;sliced bread in zippered food storage bag&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you first buy the bread, it will most likely be in a plastic bag. Remove all the bread from that bag and throw that bag away. Get 2 one-gallon food storage bags, since a whole loaf won't fit in one bag. Put half the loaf in each bag and zip them shut. (You could even store one half of the loaf in the freezer to prolong its freshness.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-03-20T13:42:59.587" LastActivityDate="2018-03-20T13:42:59.587" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18304" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18296" CreationDate="2018-03-20T07:26:32.370" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedealsdiscount.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&amp;amp;pID=295&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Try a heavy-duty clip&lt;/a&gt;, like a bulldog clip (&lt;em&gt;the link is to a picture on thedealsdiscount.com&lt;/em&gt; - see picture below).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dMQw6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dMQw6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Scrunch up the end however you like, and clip it on. To get your bread, just squeeze the clip to get it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastEditorUserId="12517" LastEditDate="2018-03-21T14:07:20.833" LastActivityDate="2018-03-21T14:07:20.833" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18305" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18296" CreationDate="2018-03-20T14:24:55.840" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A good stout spring style clothes pin works wonders at our home. We use them to keep a lot of bags closed. Give the top of the bag a twist, and clip it on! Unclip it and the bag is as good as open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24026" LastActivityDate="2018-03-20T14:24:55.840" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18259" CreationDate="2018-03-21T11:16:39.530" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this exact issue a few days ago.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While your mileage may vary depending on how much plastic you have left (since you said some of it came off), in my opinion, heat-setting is the best method. No adhesives are used and it tends to last longer and be stronger. However, there are compromises if you are limited on the depth or amount of plastic you have. Be prepared to possibly set the inserts lower than they were originally and understand you may need to use longer screws as a result (or just don't use the whole screw length--most laptops don't experience significant tension in all areas).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are two gifs showing heat-setting methods. I know the inserts in the gifs are much larger than laptop inserts, but the process is the same. A simple soldering iron does the trick. Don't apply too much pressure, let the heat do the work. Makes sure to use a pointed tip to make it easier to adjust and align the insert while it's setting, and a pointed tip is especially useful for the tiny inserts of laptops. A variable heat soldering iron is helpful if you have one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disclaimers: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soldering irons are hot. Be careful!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try not to sink the insert too deep or it will come out the other side and ruin the finish&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I suggest trying it out on the spare parts first to get the hang of this process--these things can heat up fast and it takes a bit of skill&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It can smell really nasty, make sure to have good ventilation and air flow&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope that helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://thumbs.gfycat.com/SpanishDamagedHellbender-size_restricted.gif&quot; alt=&quot;heat set 1&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://thumbs.gfycat.com/PoliteWealthyApisdorsatalaboriosa-size_restricted.gif&quot; alt=&quot;heat set 2&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23957" LastActivityDate="2018-03-21T11:16:39.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18307" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18296" CreationDate="2018-03-21T13:13:45.937" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a thing called a &quot;cord lock&quot; that you might like. I did a search for it and found it,there are pictures of some. Get one, tie the ends of a shoelace together. Put a the looped shoelace through it, pull to tighten. Store it with the shoelace in the cord lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23758" LastActivityDate="2018-03-21T13:13:45.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18309" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-21T15:18:29.203" Score="0" ViewCount="1758" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am decorating my room to our new house we just moved into. I would like to take the one wall and put pictures across it without any frames. I have tried tape and it just messed up my walls, and I definitely can't use glue. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestion of something I could put my pictures on the wall with? keep in mind I am talking 80 pictures and I would like them to stay there a long time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24071" LastActivityDate="2018-03-27T18:25:33.987" Title="How to put pictures on the wall without damaging them?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2018-03-27T19:30:38.020" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18310" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-21T20:59:10.980" Score="2" ViewCount="2606" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some fruits-such as apples-are coated in food grade wax. How can I remove this wax from the apple without peeling it,boiling it,cooking it or coating it in anything inedible?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23758" LastEditorUserId="23758" LastEditDate="2018-03-22T14:13:46.967" LastActivityDate="2018-05-01T19:44:19.093" Title="Removing the wax from fruit" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18312" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18255" CreationDate="2018-03-22T07:08:50.260" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The colour is being abraded away in the washing machine. It's gone permanently, I'm afraid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only thing that will get the colour back is to dye your jeans back to the original colour. Otherwise, declare it to be a feature, not a bug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In future, always wash jeans and chinos inside out. Or you could wash them in laundry net bags, like those used to keep socks together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2018-03-22T07:08:50.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18313" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18310" CreationDate="2018-03-22T13:52:50.340" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many fruits (such as apples) and vegetables are treated with pesticides by spraying from the air and also from tank trucks that pass through the farmlands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pesticides don't work if they are easily &quot;washed off&quot; by simple rain so they are mixed with materials that are less water soluable. Removing or neutralizing the pesticide coating requires some attention.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a good idea to wash fruits and vegetables. They will last longer, too. Waxier fruits and harder vegetables can sometimes hold on to pesticides better than other kinds, so it's a good idea to give them a nice scrub with a dedicated produce brush. Anything clinging to the produce will be scrubbed away. Buying organic may help, but you're never truly in the clear. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition to everything, I found* a great way to keep your vegetables from going bad so quickly. You can prove it to yourself with this simple experiment (using tomatoes this time).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Separate the container of tomatoes into two parts. Treat one part as you would normally. The other part should be rinsed in plain water to remove dirt and loose material. Then, continue by immersing the vegetables in a bowl filled with 1 part white vinegar mixed with 3 parts water. Be thorough but not rough, get the stems and all parts &quot;washed.&quot; Then, rinse the vinegar off with fresh water and set aside to dry on clean dish towels or paper towels. After the vegetables are dry, put them into clean (washed) containers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do the same for all of your vegetables. Leafy vegetables such as Boston lettuce should be treated with the stock upward to keep the liquid from going and staying between the leaves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, the experiment. See which half last longer. If you don't at least double the life of your veggies, I'll be surprised.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, I would think the most effective &quot;safe&quot; way to insure the wax is removed after washing is to peel the apple, removing the &quot;wax&quot; that has adhered to the skin of the fruit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*My sister-in-law showed me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-03-22T17:53:05.173" LastActivityDate="2018-03-22T17:53:05.173" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18296" CreationDate="2018-03-22T14:53:38.573" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandfather had a good solution to this. At least, I think it's good. With the bread inside, give the bag a spin or two, keeping the spun part as close to the loaf as possible. Stand the bag/loaf on its heel. Without unspinning, fold the opening of the bag down around the loaf, so that the opening end of the bag is inside out with the front of the loaf inside it. It is a little neater and more secure than the &quot;spin and tuck&quot; mentioned in another answer, but still requires no additional &quot;hardware.&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nvxOV.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nvxOVm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24076" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-03-23T10:40:19.370" LastActivityDate="2018-03-23T10:40:19.370" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18309" CreationDate="2018-03-22T19:35:38.867" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depends on the sort of wall: wood, painted plasterboard, wallpapered etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Map pins and other small nails leave tiny holes that are easily recovered during repainting, and are unnoticeable in wallpaper or in wood paneling at joints.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; picture left for a long time will cause changes in the appearance of the wall because it shields the wall from washing wear and UV, which fade the surface, and from grime (e.g. cooking condensates, tobacco smoke) which tend to yellow the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-03-22T19:35:38.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18316" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18310" CreationDate="2018-03-22T20:24:41.997" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baking soda mixed with water will remove that waxy film that producers put on apples to make them last longer in stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24083" LastActivityDate="2018-03-22T20:24:41.997" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18321" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2018-03-25T06:38:34.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try using egglettes. You crack an egg into a silicone oval container and boil the egg like that. Then, all you would need to do is squeeze the boiled egg out of the container and enjoy! I've been using these for a while now, and they work very well. No problems so far. The only peeve is the final product doesn't exactly look like a full oval, but what matters is how it tastes though, right? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get some here. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.getegglettes.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.getegglettes.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Worth every penny...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20966" LastActivityDate="2018-03-25T06:38:34.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2018-03-26T07:12:48.287" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm surprised no one mentioned this. I know this is not a direct answer to your question, but another answer is to take your own bags! I know, I know, but hear me out - if the issue is simply that you forget to take your bags (which is commonly &lt;em&gt;my&lt;/em&gt; issue), then here's a fix for that: have a bunch of bags always in your car (if you own one), and stick a piece of masking tape on your door handle with a &quot;remember your bag!&quot; note. Alternatively, hang them on a hook next to your door at home so you always see them before you leave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all else fails, then breathing out onto your fingers to get them moist before squeezing the bags apart should work, as others have already mentioned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4256" LastActivityDate="2018-03-26T07:12:48.287" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18327" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-26T16:08:05.617" Score="1" ViewCount="267" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried hand soap, but it didn’t work. I also tried hand sanitizer; same thing didn’t work. Hair spray didn’t really work either. My hands are now all pinkish red and it’s sorta staining the walls and carpets when I touch them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24116" LastEditorUserId="80" LastEditDate="2018-03-26T16:51:04.230" LastActivityDate="2018-04-07T16:14:22.933" Title="How do you get texta ink (permanent marker) off your hands?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18328" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18327" CreationDate="2018-03-26T18:53:07.853" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try following steps:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get your hands greasy in a fatty substance like hand cream. Oil or fat suitable for eating will do, as will baby oil.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wipe it off with paper or an old rag you will throw away. Instead of just wiping you can also scrape it off with something straight but not sharp.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Re-apply and wipe till no colour comes off when wiping.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now re-apply and wash your hands, first with normal soap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then, if needed, with 'garage' soap. That is soap which is strong and has sand or some other gritty bits in it.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the end of all cleaning, make sure you have your hands protected with cream and leave that to soak in for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-04-06T18:44:37.693" LastActivityDate="2018-04-06T18:44:37.693" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18107" CreationDate="2018-03-27T11:31:07.557" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hose them down. Stuff them with old newspapers, to keep the form in shape and soak up some water. Than put them near a radiator or some heat source, to speed up the drying, but not too close. If you can't hold your hand there.. it's too hot. Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11631" LastActivityDate="2018-03-27T11:31:07.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18331" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2018-03-27T12:48:49.700" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some very hard pills, and scoring them just doesn't help that much. The way I split them works better:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start by scoring the pills. Next, straighten out a staple, paper clip, thin nail, or piece of wire, and tape it to the table so it doesn't move around. Place a pill on top of the wire so it's balanced, scored side up, with the score going right over the wire. Press down on each side of the pill with your thumbs. The wire acts as a fulcrum and the pill splits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/372xn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;wire&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make this easier, there are two possible improvements. First, you may noticed that the pill won't balance on the wire unless you hold it. This balance problem may be remedied by providing a flexible but flat surface for the pill to sit on. Lining the wire on each side with a paper towel (folded in half if needed) is sufficient. The paper towel will act as a flat surface which can hold the pill, but when you apply force, the tissue will compress but the wire will not. The pill still breaks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6LJQn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;help the pill balance with pieces of tissue&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may notice that for a small and hard pill, it's still difficult to apply enough force without hurting your thumbs. If you have a wooden dowel or thick stick and a saw or sharp blade, you can cut a notch into one end of the dowel. Press the dowel down into the pill so that the notch is over the score, protecting it from force. All the force is directed at the sides of the pill. When I press down on the dowel, the pill usually snaps quite easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vHmPE.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Press down on the pill with a notched wooden piston&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2021-02-06T18:03:58.677" LastActivityDate="2021-02-06T18:03:58.677" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18332" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-03-27T13:07:33.117" Score="4" ViewCount="5998" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am looking for some trick or gazzette to keep a bigger bottle of coke longer so that it doesn't lose all the fizz everytime it's opened again! Something which could keep the CO2 longer so that a bigger bottle could be used longer? &#xA;Anything we have?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24121" LastActivityDate="2021-04-05T21:40:42.663" Title="Something to keep the fizz of cola bottle" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18334" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18332" CreationDate="2018-03-27T15:41:19.353" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you buy your soda in a big plastic bottle, I recommend squeezing out as much air as you can before you screw the cap back on. My theory is that the carbonation &lt;em&gt;wants&lt;/em&gt; to leave the soda, but if there is nowhere for it to go (no big pocket of air in the bottle), then the carbonation will stay in the soda.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I'll determine whether my theory is right by the number of thumbs up and thumbs down I get on this answer.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-03-27T15:41:19.353" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18335" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18332" CreationDate="2018-03-27T16:04:29.780" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can get a little pump that attaches to the top of the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jokari-Fizz-Keeper-Pump-2-Litre-Bottles/dp/B00004XSH3&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jokari-Fizz-Keeper-Pump-2-Litre-Bottles/dp/B00004XSH3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CjMjM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CjMjM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Fizz-Keeper Pump Cap&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It pumps in air to pressurize the bottle, thus preventing the carbon that makes the drink fizzy from escaping the liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-03-28T18:34:44.970" LastActivityDate="2018-03-28T18:34:44.970" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18336" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18309" CreationDate="2018-03-27T18:25:33.987" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For this, use command hooks. They work well and stick for a long time. If you don't want to use those, I believe that there are 3m stickers too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24123" LastActivityDate="2018-03-27T18:25:33.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18339" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="228" CreationDate="2018-03-28T01:08:26.597" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a dry dry off towel put the dry towel in the shoes and it will soak some of the water out of the shoes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24128" LastActivityDate="2018-03-28T01:08:26.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18341" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="228" CreationDate="2018-03-28T13:35:48.237" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If they are really wet then cat litter or rice absorbs moisture quickly, but then you have to clean that up too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In Japan several electrical manufacturers make portable dryers, with attachments for shoes. Many also have an ion generator function to remove odours. For some reason they only seem to be sold in Japan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2018-03-28T13:35:48.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="228" CreationDate="2018-03-28T15:47:46.027" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're able to get the shoes 95% dry (following the suggestions in other answers), you can get them the rest of the way dry by spraying the shoes with a drying agent like 99% isopropyl alcohol. They'll be wet, but the alcohol and water form a mixture which will evaporate more easily than water alone. (It will work whether or not an azeotrope is formed.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A small fan blowing on the shoes will aid the effect. It doesn't need high airflow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: A previous version of this answer indicated acetone could be an effective drying agent (if you're sure it won't weaken the rubber or fabric), but &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetone#Laboratory&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wikipedia indicates&lt;/a&gt; that doesn't work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Despite its common use as a supposed drying agent, it is not effective except by bulk displacement and dilution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2019-07-04T03:09:53.657" LastActivityDate="2019-07-04T03:09:53.657" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18343" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18162" CreationDate="2018-03-28T15:54:40.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bleach is a miracle chemical for removing smells. Of course you should first wash it with dish soap as suggested in the other answers, but if the smell remains, soak it in water with just a bit of bleach added--a tablespoon per gallon of water should be enough if you soak it for a while. An aggressive bleach solution is one part bleach to nine parts water, but something much weaker is sufficient to remove smells.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there is any metal involved, you cannot use any but the mildest bleach solution. The chlorine in bleach causes metal to rust, sometimes even forming compounds that will encourage future rust and can't be washed off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2018-03-28T15:54:40.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18344" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11574" CreationDate="2018-03-28T17:55:39.013" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Might be worth getting a few disposable contact lenses - I use them for 3D cinema, and for sports. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24135" LastActivityDate="2018-03-28T17:55:39.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18345" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18162" CreationDate="2018-03-28T17:58:54.697" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use warm water and baking soda, and a soft sponge-scouring pad to wipe rub all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: Myself, when cleaning stuff that had moldy milk in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24135" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-03-29T12:37:31.347" LastActivityDate="2018-03-29T12:37:31.347" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18327" CreationDate="2018-03-29T04:19:37.973" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;try Washing your hands with kerosene&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24142" LastActivityDate="2018-03-29T04:19:37.973" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18348" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18293" CreationDate="2018-03-29T04:21:42.950" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can rush down to hardware shop and buy white furniture tape to use as a covering.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24142" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-03-29T12:35:30.720" LastActivityDate="2018-03-29T12:35:30.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18349" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18332" CreationDate="2018-03-29T15:21:52.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Its a bit more involved, but you can get a carbonator cap.  We use it in homebrewing to carbonate beer and to keep it carbed.  It allows you to hook up a co2 tank to a 2 liter bottle.  You would need the cap, a regulator and a co2 tank or cartridges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;cap: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.homebrewing.org/CarbaCap_p_108.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.homebrewing.org/CarbaCap_p_108.html&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;co2 regulator: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.morebeer.com/products/co2-injector-ball-lock.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.morebeer.com/products/co2-injector-ball-lock.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24147" LastActivityDate="2018-03-29T15:21:52.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14505" CreationDate="2018-03-29T21:25:09.383" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mounting putty is the magical solution. If you get a good amount of it in there, it takes out nearly all the dust and lint. And you can see just how well it did when you go to remove the putty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24148" LastActivityDate="2018-03-29T21:25:09.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18351" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10523" CreationDate="2018-03-30T14:24:02.463" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe that if you buy a reclining sofa it will meet your needs perfectly. Indeed, once inclined, the arms are almost at the same height as your shoulders. There are several models on the market; personally I opted for this &lt;a href=&quot;https://mobilia.ca/fr/salon/canapes-et-fauteuils/inclinables.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sofa&lt;/a&gt; model at home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24152" LastActivityDate="2018-03-30T14:24:02.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18352" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11190" CreationDate="2018-03-31T13:20:26.073" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shaving cream!!! I have been inspecting my own vehicles this way since the 70's. Be generous with the shaving cream and plan on taking a few hours if the sticker is glued well. I usually put the shaving cream on all over the sticker about and inch thick. After about an hour I come back and loosen all the edges. I remove the old shavig cream and re-apply more shaving cream. Repeat for as long as necessary. It cannot be stressed enough, this is going to take time but it works every time! I like it to be warm but I avoid direct sunlight because that seems to evaporate the active ingredient in the shaving cream. Usually after I put the first application of shaving cream on the window I take the shavig cream back into the house and use it to actually shave since I need to kill some time anyway. Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24158" LastActivityDate="2018-03-31T13:20:26.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18353" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18355" CreationDate="2018-03-31T20:30:24.943" Score="1" ViewCount="3636" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to continue to use my silicone earplugs, but they're becoming increasingly disgusting and laden with little particles. &lt;strong&gt;Help!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23932" LastActivityDate="2018-04-02T10:52:00.487" Title="How do I remove the hair, dust and gunk off of silicon putty/silicone earplugs?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18353" CreationDate="2018-04-01T00:55:49.537" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the ear plugs are solid silicone, you can use a tiny bit (a drop or two) of mild dish washing liquid with warm (not hot) water to wash them by hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's how.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash your hands.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mix the cleaning solution in a clean cup.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak the plugs in the liquid for a minute or five.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Work the yuck loose with your fingers gently massaging the plugs to get into every crevice.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse with warm water thoroughly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set aside to dry on a clean surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some ear plugs have a small spring-loaded insert that blocks the sound canal if there is an explosive sound. The small mechanism must be removed before the silicone earpiece is washed as above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-01T00:55:49.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18356" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11190" CreationDate="2018-04-01T11:39:21.020" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before you apply your sticker to your windshield, stick it on your pants.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It will make the adhesive a lot less sticky so it will hold to the windshield but you can easily pull it off later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24165" LastActivityDate="2018-04-01T11:39:21.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18353" CreationDate="2018-04-02T10:52:00.487" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I had silicone orthotic earplugs made, the technician told me to gently wipe them with 75% rubbing alcohol to clean them. But these earplugs are fully cross-linked rubber, not putty. I'm not sure if there's any problem using alcohol on silicone putty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2018-04-02T10:52:00.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18359" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-02T17:39:03.020" Score="2" ViewCount="5566" Body="&lt;p&gt;Occasionally I noticed that when my garage door is open, stray cats come and sit under the car. It could be because they like the warmth under the engine compared to the coldness of outside. I don't mind it because it winter is cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that when I close the garage door at night, sometimes a cat stays in and is locked for the whole night. I do check and try to hush out the cats, but it is not always possible or feasible to thoroughly check. There isn't any food or other things which can be attracted to cats. What happens is that I've to clean and wash the garage the next day because the cats have used the garage as their toilet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can make sure that cats are not trapped inside my garage?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3981" LastActivityDate="2018-04-03T16:53:09.973" Title="How can I keep stray cats out of garage?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;garage&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18360" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18359" CreationDate="2018-04-02T18:11:16.720" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep Kitty litter in the garage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cats are independent and discrete; but, fastidious. If you leave an inch or two of &quot;litter&quot; in a suitable small shallow plastic receptacle, a trapped cat will find it and use it. That will confine the location of the &quot;accident&quot; to a place of your choosing. It's mere presence won't draw cats, per se.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, if it isn't used it can remain &quot;ready&quot; in case of need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This stuff is multi-purpose. It is also handy to soak up oil on concrete garage floors and for traction when spread on icy surfaces when the temperature drops below zero. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-02T18:11:16.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18361" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18162" CreationDate="2018-04-02T18:12:15.833" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try rinsing the bottle with a little bit of white vinegar. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24179" LastActivityDate="2018-04-02T18:12:15.833" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18332" CreationDate="2018-04-02T19:34:37.457" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A bottle of soda will lose it's fizz if it is opened when warm,so when you decide to open a large bottle,the first thing to do is to refrigerate it. When the bottle is cold, you can open it and pour the soda. Don't let it get warm after you open it. Pour the soda, re-cap it,then put the entire bottle back in refrigerator. From then on,the way to pour servings of soda will be: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take bottle from refrigerator&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;pour soda &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;re-cap bottle &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put bottle in refrigerator&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23758" LastActivityDate="2018-04-02T19:34:37.457" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18363" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18366" CreationDate="2018-04-03T04:52:44.910" Score="0" ViewCount="447" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use old electric hob (as shown in the picture) for preparing my food, which takes a while to heat up and then takes even more time to cool down after use. Today I made a grave rookie mistake - as the hob was cooling down, I thought it would be a good idea to put my plastic cup of water on it, in order to warm it up. One minute later I recognized that the plastic began to liquify due to heat still being there, apparently...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, the second biggest mistake probably was my reaction, as I hurried to scrape the remains of hot plastic with a knife, which removed 99% of it, but a small visible layer of it still remains. It probably was not an issue, if the metal surface was smooth - but it's actually composed of many little notches, which makes it somewhat difficult to reach and clean them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore my question is - how do I remove that plastic layer lurking on top of the notched metal surface? Will heating itself be enough for it to slowly evaporate, or is there some other 'smart' way to react with this plastic? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ny26l.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ny26lm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;electric hob&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24183" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-04-03T08:02:43.223" LastActivityDate="2018-04-04T02:59:37.393" Title="Removing Liquified Plastic Layer Residue From Notched Metal Surface" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18359" CreationDate="2018-04-03T06:20:03.407" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since cats have superior smelling abilities, they are extremely sensitive to scent-based cat repellents for sale or you can make your own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A really simple homemade one can be mixed with essential oils such as citronella, lavender, peppermint or lemongrass (3 parts water to 1 part oil) in a spray bottle and applied to known or suspect problem areas. You will need to reapply the solution as it loses effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-03T06:20:03.407" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9270" CreationDate="2018-04-03T09:13:54.810" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used a sliver a few mm wide cut from some plastic packaging to do this. The stiff clear kind that strawberries are sold in here in the UK worked well for me. It's thin enough to get into the highlighted area beneath the tab,  and stiff enough to pick compacted fluff out with. It's also non-conductive, which avoids any expensive mistakes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mZGTs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mZGTsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24185" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-04-06T10:15:05.567" LastActivityDate="2018-04-06T10:15:05.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18363" CreationDate="2018-04-03T13:33:51.937" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would use a heat gun or blowtorch. (If using a blowtorch on a gas stove, turn off the gas at the source, plus you might want to consider not doing this at all unless you know you can keep the hose from getting too hot and weakening.) And don't breathe the fumes--make sure the air is vented to the outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes heat will degrade a polymer enough so that a normally insoluble plastic can be wiped off with solvents like rubbing alcohol, acetone, or paint thinner. (Remember, they're all flammable.) If that's not the case, you can still burn it off with a blowtorch. That will leave residue that can be taken off with a metal scrubby and oven cleaner. The stove surface will be left gray and oxidized, and that can be cleaned with Barkeeper's Friend or other acid, but HCl would be my last choice, due to the risk of flash rust or pitting. Gloves needed for stronger acids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've used fire to clean some metal tools which had hardened polyester stuck to them. It turned gummy and could be scrubbed off with solvents. There are many plastics, and I can't say whether this will work. But burning should almost always work. I might burn it in stages to reduce the chance of hurting something inside your stove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2018-04-04T02:59:37.393" LastActivityDate="2018-04-04T02:59:37.393" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18367" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18363" CreationDate="2018-04-03T13:38:44.897" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When the surface is hot, the plastic should be (as you said) liquefied. Provided it's below 450 degrees Fahrenheit, you should be able to &quot;sop up&quot; some / most of the plastic with a wadded paper towel. Make sure the paper towel is wadded up thickly to insulate you from the heat of the hob!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the surface is cold, if it's possible (but too much work) to pick the plastic off of the hob, you may be able to remove a lot of it with a lint roller.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J3zZq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J3zZq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-04-03T13:38:44.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18368" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18359" CreationDate="2018-04-03T16:33:59.760" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Provide an &lt;em&gt;alternate&lt;/em&gt; desirable location for the stray cat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some are too feral to accept formal domicile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have wrapped a 100 watt bulb in crumpled aluminum foil as a heat source for tiny critters. Put the &quot;radiator&quot; inside a cardboard box placed in a suitable location with the entrance protected. Some kind of insulation would be an added plus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The shelter is minimal but inexpensive and effective. Doing this will give you some peace of mind that you're doing everything in a humanistic and caring manner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll want to keep your garage door closed to encourage your grateful visitor to make the &quot;right&quot; choice&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-03T16:33:59.760" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18369" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18359" CreationDate="2018-04-03T16:53:09.973" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Can you annoy stray cats enough to leave [avoid] your garage using noise ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Humans and cats have a similar range of hearing on the low end of the scale, but cats can hear much higher-pitched sounds, up to 64 kHz, which is nearly two octaves above the range of a human, and even 1 octave above the range of a dog.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe a high-pitch &quot;noise&quot; oscillator can be used to discourage using your garage as a spot to relax and encourage moving along. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-03T16:53:09.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18370" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18363" CreationDate="2018-04-04T00:44:20.443" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Remove the burner with the melted plastic. Take it to a hardware store for their inspection and advice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not turn the burner on until the burnt plastic has been removed by someone (not you) who knows what they're doing and who has the place to do it in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With added heat, the melted plastic will not evaporate. It will burn, carbonize, and treat the air you breathe in your apartment with aromatic hydrocarbons (known carcinogens). If you use industrial chemicals, you'll further contaminate the burner surface with those in addition to the melted plastic.&#xA;Failing that, replace the burner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can ignore this and try cleaning hot plastic off a hot burner with more plastic or trashing the surface of the burner with materials and processes not recommended by the appliance manufacturer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-04T00:44:20.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18371" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="207" CreationDate="2018-04-04T05:48:53.130" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know not everyone has access to one but a garage shop-vac works wonders. you just have to work slow and be very careful that you indeed covered the entire affected area. A normal vacuum might not work so well but the more powerful suction that the shop-vac has picks the smallest of shards up like they were nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24193" LastActivityDate="2018-04-04T05:48:53.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18372" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-04T15:14:41.087" Score="1" ViewCount="668" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently started steam cooking and many recipes recommend wrapping meats in foil before steaming to lock in flavor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I’ve also read about the dangers of aluminum foil leaching aluminum into food under heat.  What can I use instead?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24198" LastActivityDate="2018-04-11T13:48:58.783" Title="Steaming meat without foil" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2018-04-11T20:28:23.053" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18373" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-04T17:33:15.977" Score="1" ViewCount="163" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, we had unwanted visit of a spider yesterday. It seems to be a non-adult version of a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tegenaria_domestica&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Tegenaria domestica&lt;/a&gt; or similar (trigger warning: pictures in the article). The size was about 3-4cm in diameter, including legs. To my knowledge, it doesn’t do a lot of webs and it is rather fast moving. It needs to go because one of us is suffering from arachnophobia, and ideally it goes in a controlled way and not by re-appearing out of nowhere and grown up or in a bad moment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The spider was seen vanishing behind a cardboard box. Then it was left unattended for a while (which was arguably not smart, but yeah). The cardboard box was investigated later and the spider couldn’t be found there or in nearby corners. So it has vanished &lt;em&gt;somewhere&lt;/em&gt; in the kitchen (or possibly even other rooms), which is a bad situation to be in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So we tried to set up a &quot;trap&quot; by making an extra-dark corner close to the window, which hasn’t yielded any success yet. Since it’s the kitchen, there are quite a few appliances which we can’t even move. Ideally, there would be a way to force it out of potential hiding places and into some kind of trap (or even a well-reachable corner).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We would like to avoid having to call in pest control for various reasons, so a life hack is needed!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4004" LastActivityDate="2018-04-04T22:08:36.150" Title="How to find vanished medium-sized spider?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6193" CreationDate="2018-04-04T18:50:29.967" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a big capacitor inside the fridge, when the compressor kicks the voltage will drop down or spike up.&#xA;What happening here is when the voltage drop down the booster circuit inside the monitor will detect that and try to organize the voltage again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Call someone to check your fridge capacitor, it seems the capacitor take so much voltage, maybe it's old one, maybe the compressor not working properly, for that there is stress on the capacitor &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's okay then your monitor booster circuit not working probably, or bad design.&#xA;Surge protection devices will not help you in this situation, It's only help when the voltage spikes up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can use UPS but I guess it's expensive solution.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Or you can use 1F cap and diode inside your TV after the power supply circuit :)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19759" LastActivityDate="2018-04-04T18:50:29.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2018-04-04T20:06:02.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found Goo Gone works nicely. Continue rubbing the areas that have paint on them and it eventually comes off. Finish up with soapy water and some good hand lotion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24203" LastActivityDate="2018-04-04T20:06:02.140" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18373" CreationDate="2018-04-04T22:08:36.150" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B075PVTPZ4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sticky fly-paper&lt;/a&gt; is safe and effective. You might try leaving tape sticky-side up, though it might not be &quot;soft&quot; enough to trap a spider.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, these spiders are considered harmless (though &lt;em&gt;startlingly&lt;/em&gt; large) and are beneficial in that they eat insects in the house. When I've found them inside, they are easily captured in a glass or plastic container and set free outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-04-04T22:08:36.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18377" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7460" CreationDate="2018-04-05T00:21:43.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is how I wash red/irritated eyes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Go to somewhere with good, strong, &lt;strong&gt;clean&lt;/strong&gt;, running water.  (&lt;strong&gt;Do not use unclean water to wash your eye as it may give you serious long-term damage.&lt;/strong&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash your hands clean properly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stick all your fingers (Left hand for left eye; for right, right.) &#xA;together and curve your palm such that it operates like a good spoon. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do not close your eye; Put water in that spoon and direct the water  into your eye. Aim properly so you get as much water in as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Release all excess water by opening your palm and repeat steps 3 to 5 for as many times as you need to. Sometimes I do about 40 times or more. You can try blinking while doing that if the stuff doesn't get out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Know that you are using this at your own risk. I've not verified with docs if this is medically safe.&lt;/strong&gt; It's just what has worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Would be good if someone shows an eye doc this page and ask for his comment.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2713" LastActivityDate="2018-04-05T00:21:43.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2018-04-05T01:22:47.817" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;SD/SDHC Memory Card Hard Plastic Cases&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00UNQT714&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Slots-Memory-Plastic-Tronixpro-Microfiber/dp/B00UNQT714&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each unit has twelve containers for SD cards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a label maker to add a label to the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24205" LastActivityDate="2018-04-05T01:22:47.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18332" CreationDate="2018-04-05T10:11:57.883" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We all know that for each time it's opened some fizz escapes. Reducing the number of times it is opened (or handled) therefore reduces the amount of fizz escaping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way for a larger bottle to retain fizz can therefore be to divide the contents into several smaller bottles, so as to reduce the number of openings before actually being consumed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that this should be done with the beverage being as cold as possible to reduce loss of fizz when pouring to the other container(s). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2018-04-05T10:11:57.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18184" CreationDate="2018-04-05T10:28:03.323" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;One option could possibly be to just remove door knob, and replace with a piece of rope through that hole. Tie a knot on either side, and you'll have door knobs not falling off, and something you can pull vigorously.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is also not destroying the door, and when the landlord comes around he can replace the door knob properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, depending on how much you can close the door initially, you might consider having a flip-over plaque  to indicate if the bathroom is occupied or vacant. Most (if not all) of your guests should respect such a sign. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2018-04-05T10:28:03.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7460" CreationDate="2018-04-05T13:43:04.023" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had good success rinsing my eyes out with saline. Because saline doesn't sting like water does, I'm able to keep my eye open and look directly at the water stream as I pour. Water is much less effective, as I need to struggle to hold my eye open, and tend to roll my eye back, away from the water. With saline, it's much easier to tilt your head back and slowly pour into your eye. Using a cup with a spout helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Preferably, use a scale to make saline. Add 1% salt to the &lt;em&gt;clean&lt;/em&gt; water in a clean cup. So if you have 100 mL (or grams) of water, add 1 gram of salt. If you have no scale, it's safer to use too little salt than too much, so add a big pinch of salt to a cup of water. Or you can do a volumetric measurement and add &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/density-materials-d_1652.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;0.8 parts granulated salt&lt;/a&gt; per 100 parts water, which is 0.4 tsp per cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2018-04-05T13:43:04.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10756" CreationDate="2018-04-05T15:10:22.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put padding behind the headphone pads except for the temple arm area. That will give them an area to relieve pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24212" LastActivityDate="2018-04-05T15:10:22.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18383" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18372" CreationDate="2018-04-05T16:41:00.740" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest using a magical material called &quot;&lt;em&gt;Culinary&lt;/em&gt;&quot; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;parchment&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, it's a kind of non-adhesive paper that is perfect for baking, cooking, and roasting. It's inexpensive, 100% recyclable, and available anywhere on this planet. It's a good cook's secret material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nothing is faster, easier, or cheaper without any more pollution. Try it and you'll thank me. (Don't use the comments for that though.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although it doesn't cling, you can place the wrapped piece so that its weight prevents the meat or fish from unwrapping. (I couldn't think of an uncomplicated way to describe how.) Alternately, use an office stapler to hold the parchment closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Parchment will hold juices in and can be used for most everything except exposure to direct flame or close to a heating element.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-04-11T13:48:58.783" LastActivityDate="2018-04-11T13:48:58.783" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18385" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18472" CreationDate="2018-04-06T11:05:53.783" Score="4" ViewCount="372" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, one of my family members had injured themselves yesterday and dripped blood all over my carpet. I did not know until this morning when I got home from work. By now, the blood is dried and the carpet is white. How do I get the blood out? I don't want to try anything and make matters worse so I'm going to ask here. I also have pets in the house, so I would like a method safe for them if possible. Carpet is very different from clothing in that you can not soak it in a bowl or wash it in a machine, meaning that you have to do more than the &quot;white shirt&quot; tips say -.- Not a duplicate &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24222" LastEditorUserId="24222" LastEditDate="2018-04-16T13:57:22.460" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T03:51:27.707" Title="How to get dried blood out of carpet" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18386" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-06T14:56:28.590" Score="0" ViewCount="872" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just discovered that my ice cube tray has been leaking. There is significant layer (1/2&quot; thick) of ice underneath it. It's about the same dimensions as the tray (5&quot; x 12&quot;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there an easy / quick way to remove the ice?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some notes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I imagine that the ice will slowly vanish over time because it's a &quot;frost free&quot; freezer, but I'm looking for a quicker solution that that.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I am loath to chip at it with anything too sharp. I punctured a freezer doing that one time in college.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I had thought of aiming a hair dryer at it, but it seems as though that wouldn't be very effective.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I would rather not unplug my refrigerator to let the whole thing thaw.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clarify, I did not know that some units allow the freezer to be turned off independently of the refrigerator. As Stan suggested in his answer, this may be an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-04-07T02:29:32.083" LastActivityDate="2018-04-10T08:04:18.020" Title="Remove ice from freezer surface" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18387" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-06T16:15:55.397" Score="3" ViewCount="7117" Body="&lt;p&gt;Last week, all the pages of my book were stained with vegetable oil. I have tried some methods, but they don't seem to work. Please do suggest any effective methods of removing such stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24225" LastActivityDate="2018-07-17T16:39:11.650" Title="How to remove old oil stains from paper?" Tags="&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18388" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18386" CreationDate="2018-04-06T17:56:11.590" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could carefully use one of these.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you don't scratch the surface of your fridge&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TDjVj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TDjVjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Too show I'm not biased and don't work for this company here's a few more variations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m65bj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m65bjm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure what else to add here. I know you we don't like answers that are just pictures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a drill with a brush attachment. Probably a bad idea to use a metal attachment but hard stiff plastic could take it off pretty quick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22649" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-04-10T08:04:18.020" LastActivityDate="2018-04-10T08:04:18.020" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18386" CreationDate="2018-04-06T18:10:03.223" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This just happened to me last week when I tried to remove an ice tray stuck to the bottom. It created a tiny hole where the ice stuck the tray when I pulled it free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While I don't have a frost-free freezer (3F alliteration) You could try a partial defrost of yours manually. It's not rocket science - you'll think of things to help it along. No tools necessary. (Cheat: I did use a wooden spoon to push the bottom of the tray free.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Open the door of the freezer and turn off the freezer. I have an &quot;off-cool-cold-coldest&quot; temperature selection dial which I turn to &quot;off.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As the freezer warms to room temperature, some water will tend to accumulate on the bottom of the freezer. I absorb it with a small kitchen towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could put a hot dish-cloth (hot water, soak and wring it so that it isn't dripping wet.) or a fan to blow room temperature air into the freezer to speed the thawing. I know some might use a hair dryer to spot-thaw the tray. I don't have one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At some point, you'll be able to lift the block of ice off the freezer bottom.&#xA;With my freezer (which was set to -18°C) it took about 20 minutes to half an hour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Restart the freezer as soon as you free the tray and ice .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The refrigerator will remain cold enough to prevent your food from spoiling during this minor frustration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: This technique worked for a combined (one door) refrigerator-freezer. A separate freezer may need a different procedure than this given one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-04-07T14:46:35.353" LastActivityDate="2018-04-07T14:46:35.353" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18390" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18387" CreationDate="2018-04-06T18:20:06.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think that you're out of luck. The only way to dissolve the oil will also dissolve any ink on the pages of the book and probably will destroy the binding if it is case-bound (hard cover) as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the contents of the book are valuable, you can store it in the refrigerator to prevent the oil from becoming rancid until you transcribe the content.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can, replace the book. It is unrecoverable. (No pun intended.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-06T18:20:06.883" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18391" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18387" CreationDate="2018-04-07T07:03:13.203" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would try 99% isopropyl alcohol, or denatured ethanol if you have gloves and good ventilation. First, test to see whether it removes the ink. If not, this is a great solvent for oil. When I get oil on cotton, I spray some IPA onto it and blot it off with a tissue. The same technique should work with the book, unless the ink can't handle it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would do a few pages at a time for the first pass--put a couple paper towels under the pages, spray the pages with IPA and let sit for a few minutes so the oil and water mixes. Then blot to remove the oil/water mix. You'll need to repeat this several times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2018-04-07T07:03:13.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14809" CreationDate="2018-04-07T14:29:09.920" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I simply use a string. For example when playing piano and wanting to keep the book open on a certain page, I slip the book between the lid and a string that I always have around the lid. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EAG69.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EAG69m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24229" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-04-10T08:05:17.990" LastActivityDate="2018-04-10T08:05:17.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18393" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18386" CreationDate="2018-04-07T14:45:42.210" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I found the answer to my own question.&lt;/strong&gt; However, it will only work on some brands and models of refrigerator-freezers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;LateralTerminal suggested using a brush on a drill. Instead I used what was on hand: a kitchen scrubber brush. To my surprise, when I scraped it across the ice, with some pressure, the ice sheet cracked! That led me to discover that the bottom of the freezer is a flexible plastic, rather than the rigid metal I assumed it was. I was able to tap on the ice sheet and break it up into pieces. Once the ice sheet was broken, I could remove each of the pieces. The freezer is now ice-free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-04-07T14:45:42.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18394" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18327" CreationDate="2018-04-07T16:14:22.933" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rub it with a bit of WD-40 then wash with soap and water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24231" LastActivityDate="2018-04-07T16:14:22.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18395" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18332" CreationDate="2018-04-07T16:25:29.850" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keep the bottle &lt;em&gt;cold&lt;/em&gt; and in an &lt;em&gt;upright position&lt;/em&gt;. If you drink the coke within a day or two, it will keep fresh and sparkling, and you should hardly notice the difference.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip: The more coke there is inside the bottle (and the less air), the less CO2 will escape from the coke and into the (closed) bottle while it is stored in the fridge (results from Henry's law). Pour over coke from a half-full bottle over to a smaller container (or into another half-full bottle of coke, to fill one single bottle), and you will save space and loose less sparkling gas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/10knI.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/10knI.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Some theory&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;CO2 &quot;evaporation&quot; is a result of the gas trying to reach an equilibrium between what is solved in the liquid (coke) and what is in the air above (Henry's law).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;Keep in mind:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Less CO2 escapes if the &lt;em&gt;temperature is kept low&lt;/em&gt; (CO2 is more 'soluble' in low temperature, and less will escape from the liquid)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Less CO2 escapes if the &lt;em&gt;bottle is kept upright&lt;/em&gt; (smaller surface area than when the bottle is laid down, so this will slow down the 'evaporation' process) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Less CO2 escapes if the &lt;em&gt;bottle is almost full&lt;/em&gt; (smaller 'air' volume to fill with CO2 escaping from the liquid)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;Also remember:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The moment you have opened a bottle of coke, then non-sterile air from the surroundings mixes with the content inside the bottle. An opened container will only keep fresh (without growth of bacteria or fungus) for a limited number of time (a week or two).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24229" LastEditorUserId="24229" LastEditDate="2018-04-07T17:24:04.537" LastActivityDate="2018-04-07T17:24:04.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18397" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18398" CreationDate="2018-04-07T17:56:49.807" Score="0" ViewCount="552" Body="&lt;p&gt;My outdoor stairway has been very slippery this winter. I've regularly removed most of the snow and ice, but the last thin (and almost invisible) layer of ice covering the stone steps has been difficult to remove, making it at times dangerous for some of my guests... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been wondering what would be best to avoid my guests slipping on this thin layer of ice: sand (gravel), salt or sawdust. I haven't used sand because I considered it unpleasant to bring in &quot;dirt&quot; with the shoes, and I'm not so fond of using salt because I think it might not be so pleasant for my cat (but that might not be correct?), and sawdust is something I never even considered, before reading about it in the newspaper the other day. It said sawdust is efficient, and durable, but is it &quot;dirty&quot;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have a rational (and convincing) reason for why one single of these alternatives should be chosen before the others? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24229" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-04-07T21:59:56.643" LastActivityDate="2019-02-13T16:13:18.137" Title="What's the best way to avoid slippery (frozen) outdoor stairs" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;health&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18397" CreationDate="2018-04-07T22:41:10.310" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sand&lt;/strong&gt; - small granular particles of insoluble stone. It is a mechanical means to keep your grip as it is hard, and cannot be compressed under your weight. It pits the less hard surface of the ice giving traction. It is useful under all temperature extremes. Avoid fine beach sand in favour of large grain &lt;em&gt;sharp&lt;/em&gt; sand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Salt&lt;/strong&gt; - small granular particles of soluble calcium chloride or potassium chloride. It is a partly mechanical means and chemical means to keep your grip as it remains hard until it dissolves. After it dissolves, it melts the ice so that it can flow away to leave the surface wet but not icy. It is useful until the temperature falls below —3°C (28°F) when even salt water begins to freeze. The concentration of the salt is a factor. The more concentrated the salt the lower the temperature it is effective until you reach —15°C where it becomes ineffective no matter the concentration. It's too cold to dissolve the ice and it sits on top of the ice layer. Salt is corrosive and can cause some staining which will wash away with fresh/rain water. It will become problematic with adjacent lawn or gardens. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wood chips&lt;/strong&gt; - small salt-treated chips of wood from saw cuttings or milling. Coarse flakes provide some mechanical means of traction. As it is crushed in use, it becomes slightly less efficient over time. It is good for traction down to —30°C (—22°F) The biggest benefit is that it is organic and will degrade naturally into mulch. Magnesium chloride is coated on the chips to increase the effectiveness of the stuff. It is more costly than plain salt but it covers a greater area for a longer time in colder temperatures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other things to consider are good old Kitty Litter (like sand), Ashes which are also biodegradable, and neither is so corrosive as salt or treated wood chips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;None of the above I would consider &quot;dirty&quot; but I think that all would qualify as messy to clean up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope this helps with your decision which to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-04-08T14:31:06.407" LastActivityDate="2018-04-08T14:31:06.407" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18399" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7460" CreationDate="2018-04-08T08:13:06.990" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many good suggestions here, and some comments indicating some insecurity on the safety of the recommendations. I'm a doctor, so I'll try to clarify.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The question was what to do when &lt;strong&gt;dust&lt;/strong&gt; particles get into the eye. Loose &lt;em&gt;eyelashes&lt;/em&gt; and small &lt;em&gt;insects&lt;/em&gt; may also be annoying, and although same principles apply, this answer is focused on removing dust particles. &lt;em&gt;Metal particles&lt;/em&gt; are more serious, and if you are uncertain about for example if iron particles have been successfully removed from the eye, then you must contact a doctor (if you still have a sensation of debris in the eye although you have tried to rinse your eye).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Here's my (doctor's) advice for what to do to clear dust particles from the eye:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First of all, until you reach a place where you have access to clean water, it is perfectly safe to blink reflectively, and most particles will flush and disappear with the natural tears and blinking of the eyes. But don't rub your eyes, that shouldn't be necessary and would certainly not be a good idea if you by rubbing your eye rubbed this particle on the surface of your cornea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;[Tip: Remember to always bring with you a drinking bottle with fresh water if you are outdoor hiking or biking, and wear protective glasses if there's a risk of getting dust or insects in your eyes!]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So, here's what to do if you have dust in your eyes, as soon as you have access to water:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rinse your eye with clean water.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have clean, running water, for example tap water or a shower, that's excellent. You can use your hand as a 'cup' for collecting some tap water and then splash your eye repeatedly with the water that you collect in this 'cup'. Saline water is a little more comfortable, if you have this available. But it's not necessary. Perfectly safe to rinse with fresh water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you feel the particle is still stuck on the eye when blinking, there are three possibilities: (1) the particle is stuck on the surface of the eye, (2) the particle is stuck on the inside of the upper eyelid, or (3) the glands of the upper eyelid are irritated and cause a sensation of &quot;particle&quot; although no particle actually exists there. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the particle is trapped under your upper eyelid, then &lt;strong&gt;pull the eyelashes to get water under the eyelid&lt;/strong&gt;. It may sometimes be necessary to invert the upper eyelid, see how to do this here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Flip-Eyelids-Inside-Out&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.wikihow.com/Flip-Eyelids-Inside-Out&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, there's &lt;strong&gt;nothing wrong with submersing your entire face&lt;/strong&gt; (or even the entire head) into a sink (or lake/river) with &lt;strong&gt;clean water&lt;/strong&gt;, opening and closing your eyes under water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fresh water is a little more uncomfortable for the eye than saline water (different osmotic pressure), but perfectly harmless. Saline water is more comfortable, so submersing your face into a bowl filled with saline water would be more pleasant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Prepare &lt;strong&gt;physiologic saline water&lt;/strong&gt; (or &lt;em&gt;isotonic saline water&lt;/em&gt;, having the same &lt;em&gt;osmotic pressure&lt;/em&gt; as the fluids in your body) using half a teaspoon of salt with half a litre of water. You can boil the water, add salt, and cool down, if you want to prepare this in advance (for example to rinse your eyes more regularly for example if you wear contact lenses or need the isotonic water to clear your nose from allergens or crusts).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What's important is to rinse your eye immediately.&lt;/strong&gt; If you have &lt;em&gt;clean&lt;/em&gt; tap water, then time is more critical than waiting for boiling water, mixing in some salt, cooling the water ... probably the dust particles will have cleared by then anyway, by the running of tears and inevitable blinking of your eyes while waiting for the water to boil and cool. You don't need to think you have to do it perfect, by boiling water etc, fresh water will most often do!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;But of course, don't rinse your eyes in contaminated water.&lt;/strong&gt; If that's the case, then try to blink your eyes until you have boiled some water, and then added some salt and cooled the water, and then rinse your eyes in the clean, saline water to make sure everything's ok. And if it doesn't feel ok, contact a doctor. Especially if something's still stuck on the eye. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Remember:&lt;/em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Iron particles&lt;/strong&gt; can get really stuck to the surface of your eye (cornea), and give a large zone of rust ring around and potentially leading to serious sight problems if not treated adequately, so beware to &lt;strong&gt;use protective glasses if you work with something that gives a risk of getting metal particles in your eyes&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24229" LastEditorUserId="24229" LastEditDate="2018-04-08T08:22:59.877" LastActivityDate="2018-04-08T08:22:59.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18400" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18372" CreationDate="2018-04-08T09:20:56.707" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;On TV they use cling film, the plastic, for that. &#xA;Each plastic has its melting temperature and they use one that is for a higher temperature than the meat will reach in this method of preparation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Micro-wave cling film will certainly be able to handle the heat but you might want to use a few more layers as it has small holes in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-04-08T09:20:56.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18401" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18402" CreationDate="2018-04-08T13:31:02.337" Score="1" ViewCount="19641" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a metal case that I purchased off someone and there are so many permanent marker streaks on it. Is there any way to get them off without damaging the case?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23962" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-04-08T14:58:11.470" LastActivityDate="2018-04-08T14:58:11.470" Title="How to clean permanent marker off metal" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2018-04-08T15:19:45.897" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18402" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18401" CreationDate="2018-04-08T14:54:25.380" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;So called &quot;permanent&quot; markers are water insoluble. They are easily removed with most any kind of non-water based solvent such as paint thinner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a slightly damp paper towel to remove a bit at a time. This will probably remove some of the finish on the case as will most of these solvents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some other things you can use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Liquor such as bourbon (101 proof)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Toothpaste (Sprinkle a bit of Baking Soda on it. Mix together.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;Magic Eraser™&quot; (That's the product name.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;WD-40&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry-Erase marker (It has a solvent in it.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pencil eraser (There are different types. Avoid abrasive &quot;ink&quot; types.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sunscreen cream&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Nail polish remover&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These will not scratch the surface of the metal case if you don't rub too hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-08T14:54:25.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18403" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18412" CreationDate="2018-04-08T17:41:09.423" Score="2" ViewCount="809" Body="&lt;p&gt;A few years ago, my friend, who drove children to different places as part of their job, said that somebody had left a piece of lunch meat. That was towards the beginning of summer. When school started, the first thing the worker did was open the car. The rotting smell, plus all the gasses caused by the bacteria was so overwhelming that it made them nearly pass out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That smell never went away, even after two years. When I first got inside the van, I opened up the Windows, and I had the worker turn on the AC, but I still kept breathing in the fumes. After I left, I discovered that my clothes absorbed the smell. Even when they put air freshener, it stinks like that and rotting meat at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything out there I can use to cover my face so that I won't have to face such a situation like that again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23939" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-04-08T22:53:36.417" LastActivityDate="2021-04-10T18:35:09.277" Title="If I have to ride in a car that recently had some rotting meat, how can I breathe without gagging?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18404" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18403" CreationDate="2018-04-08T18:39:59.073" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Breathe through your mouth&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As we know we can breathe through our mouth too. Try to breathe throughyour mouth. &#xA;You can also use air freshener.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try some alcohol and clean the part of the car where the rotten meat was. As alcohol is a universal solvent it can clean as well take away the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put some naphthalene balls in that car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put some wet used tea bags in your car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar can also effectively remove the smell, repeat the cleaning with vinegar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24239" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-04-09T08:22:58.680" LastActivityDate="2018-04-09T08:22:58.680" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18405" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18403" CreationDate="2018-04-08T23:32:21.580" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Avoid the exposure to the contaminated vehicle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Try Ozium&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Traditional air fresheners try to mask the odour, which often results in a sort of Hawaiian breeze/rotting hybrid stench. For those who need the odour 100% gone in a relatively short amount of time, Ozium could be your best bet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What Is Ozium?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ozium prides itself in calling itself an odor eliminator, and unlike many other brands, they can actually back up that claim. The two active ingredients Triethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol are proven effective against bacteria and smoke-caused odors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The spray is often compared with having similar properties to hand sanitizer, giving it the title of an effective “air sanitizer.” Because just like products like Purell, Ozium’s active ingredients have the power to kill bacteria and effectively sanitize.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here’s a quick tutorial for how to use Ozium, one of the most powerful and effective odor eliminators ever made.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 1&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hold the Ozium can with one hand and ensure that the spray nozzle points away from any pets or people within the vicinity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 2&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shake the can vigorously. This mixes the active ingredients to prepare the Ozium for use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 3&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Press the nozzle with one finger, and release the solution into the air while counting for 1-2 seconds. &lt;strong&gt;Important: This prevents you from using too much Ozium.&lt;/strong&gt; Leave the room immediately after spraying, as the active ingredients can be irritating to your respiration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 4&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat this process in other areas of the room only if the first attempt did not get rid of 100% of the odors. Repeat steps 1-3 every five to six hours for as long as the odor persists.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not expose yourself or pets to this stuff. It is powerful and easy to use too much at once.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should also locate and sanitize the area where the meat was located. This may not work with fabric so replacement may be your alternative.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-08T23:32:21.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18385" CreationDate="2018-04-09T03:20:22.927" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should try Ethanol or any other organic solvent. These are universal solvents and can clean blood stains easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24239" LastActivityDate="2018-04-09T03:20:22.927" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18407" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2018-04-09T05:17:46.620" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I struggle with this, and will not lick my fingers, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I bought some Silicone Key Wraps, and put an extra one on my key chain.&#xA;I just rub that silicone ring down on the bag, and POOF, it separates perfectly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could use one of those Silicone Wrist bands as well.  It tends to grab/stick to the plastic easily enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24242" LastActivityDate="2018-04-09T05:17:46.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18408" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-09T07:30:21.093" Score="10" ViewCount="1472" Body="&lt;p&gt;It takes about 30 to 45 seconds for my shower to heat up. A lot of perfectly good water goes down the drain while I wait for the water to get up to temperature. Rather than letting this water go to waste, I would like to save this water (for use in watering a garden, if it matters). Of course, I could hold up a bucket to the shower head while it heats up, but I would like a solution that is a bit more automated so that when I turn on the shower the water is automatically stored (for gardening) without any extra effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to easily achieve this without keeping a bucket in the shower?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21218" LastActivityDate="2020-08-20T21:03:22.390" Title="How to save the water wasted while waiting for the shower to heat up?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;automation&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18408" CreationDate="2018-04-09T13:48:50.213" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This solution only works if you have a separate bathtub in your bathroom.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm pretty sure that all the water for your bathroom (shower, sink, toilet tank, bathtub) comes from the water heater to your bathroom in a single pipe. The pipe then branches off into multiple smaller pipes, leading to the various faucets / outlets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Su6J1.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Su6J1.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should mean that if you get hot water from the bathtub, the &quot;main pipe&quot; is now full of hot water. The feeder pipe to the bathtub will be full of hot water, even though the feeder pipe to the shower is still full of cold water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HpfX1.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HpfX1.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But filling the shower's feeder pipe with hot water from the main pipe should just take 3-4 seconds, instead of half a minute.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WWZsA.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WWZsA.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution, then is to keep a bucket in the bathtub. Turn on the hot water tap, and fill the bucket. When the water coming out is hot, turn on the shower. It should become hot in 3-4 seconds, and you will only have wasted the tiny amount of water that was in the shower's feeder pipe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-04-09T15:15:12.033" LastActivityDate="2018-04-09T15:15:12.033" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18410" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-09T20:12:13.207" Score="2" ViewCount="160" Body="&lt;p&gt;My parents put a freezer in my bedroom, and it's freezering away all day and all night, 24/7, and it's driving me to the brink of insanity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything I can do to 'mask' the noise of the freezer? It's kind of like a generator but a little bit louder (loud enough to be noticeable). It's just this horrible monotone noise that goes on all the time in my room, I hate it. What can I do to mask the noise of the freezer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or for a more general question, how do you mask the noise a generator makes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17168" LastActivityDate="2018-07-04T11:35:42.350" Title="How to prevent a generator from making lots of noise?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18411" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18410" CreationDate="2018-04-09T21:29:17.193" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's really no practical way to attenuate the noise from this kind of source. There is no frequency to selectively absorb. You have a broad-band source of noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll have some success with a room divider made with a sound absorbing material which can enclose four sides around the freezer. You cannot seal it because it needs adequate ventilation for the compressor to work without overheating and burning out. You also should leave some space around the sides. Leave no vertical gaps between the panels or the noise will be able to propagate through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, vibration isolation will stop noise from being conducted by the floor. Acoustic tiles suspended from the ceiling will further dampen the noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These techniques can reduce the level by half (about 3db) to to 1/16 (9 db)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All this will make getting into the freezer problematic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This alone may not be enough for you. You might have to investigate ear plugs or some other device that you wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can the freezer be relocated to a porch, balcony, or shelter out of the living area proper?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Least desirable might be to wait until you're so tired you could sleep through it, become used to the noise, or relocate away from it entirely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-09T21:29:17.193" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18403" CreationDate="2018-04-09T22:16:02.590" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The gases released by rotting meat are soluble in fabric and plastic: they actually soak into them and it is then impossible to extract the stink back out of them. The gases even soak into paint and all the rubber parts inside the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For this reason, if a person dies in a car and is not found until the corpse is rotting, the car is totaled; it cannot be repaired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This was demonstrated some years ago on the TV program MythBusters, where the hosts put a dead pig in a Corvette, sealed it up, and let it rot to pieces. After many attempts, the car could not be fixed - in the end, it was sold for the engine and transmission and the remainder was sent off to the junkyard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastEditorUserId="23939" LastEditDate="2021-04-10T18:35:09.277" LastActivityDate="2021-04-10T18:35:09.277" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18410" CreationDate="2018-04-10T21:48:59.627" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've suffered a similar problem on holiday - a large cool box running all night and keeping me awake. I came up with a workable solution which may be of help here. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, you definitely need to follow the advice of niels nielsen and make sure there is as little dust as possible on the cooling coils so the freezer is getting as cold as it can. If the door leaks, fix it. Make sure the air flow around the coils is adequate to allow them to cool. This may mean moving it away from the wall a little, many freezers are kept too close to the wall and are overworking as a result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the thermostat on the freezer can be adjusted, turn it as COLD as it can go during the day when you aren't using the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you go to bed, cover the freezer in as much insulation as you can lay your hands on; towels, blankets, quilts etc. Turn the thermostat as WARM as it can go. The compressor will go off and should stay off for a number of hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, if you live somewhere where it gets to be 35 degrees overnight, this won't gain you very much, but the colder the ambient temperature, the more you will gain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-04-10T21:48:59.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14681" CreationDate="2018-04-10T22:23:18.213" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I THINK I GOT IT - for convex reading glasses.  Tape a piece of white paper where the sun shines on it.  Hold the glasses (as if someone was standing in front of the white paper looking at you, the sun behind you - at least behind your arm so your shadow does not block the sun from the glasses).  Move the glasses until the sun is clearly in focus (this is especially easy if there is something far away from you that can be seen in the suns reflection).  Measure the distance between the white paper and the glasses (at the distance where the sun is in focus).  Convert measurement to cm.  1 divided by cm number.  Move the decimal place right 2 spaces.  As an example:  distance between paper and lense in glasses is 26 inches.  26 inches equals 66 cm.  1/66=.015151515.  Move decimal 2 places to right (or multiply by 100)=1.5 is strength of reading glasses.    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24257" LastActivityDate="2018-04-10T22:23:18.213" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18416" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-11T03:42:22.830" Score="-3" ViewCount="8161" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://sta.sh/0a47f1rqs4k&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://sta.sh/0a47f1rqs4k&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm trying to open my radio and my screwdriver is not narrow enough to reach the screw. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24258" LastActivityDate="2018-04-11T16:01:57.777" Title="Screw hole is too deep for my screwdriver to unscrew. Help" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18418" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18416" CreationDate="2018-04-11T16:01:57.777" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This problem occurs often with multi-tools type of drivers having many short replacement bits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While there are bits with slightly longer shafts, they are expensive. They would cost more than another single-purpose &quot;normal&quot; screw driver of the proper type. Also, they won't fit inside your bit storage area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a &quot;needle-nose&quot; (thin, pointy one) pliers, you could possibly grip the end of the bit to allow enough of the tip of it to reach the screw head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a &quot;slot&quot; screw driver with enough length, you can use it to reach  the star-shaped screw in your radio.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you only need a little more length, don't push the bit so deep into the shaft of the multi-tool. Let it stick out a bit more since you only want to twist the screw. If you have anything that is &quot;loose fitting&quot; but &quot;not magnetic&quot; you can put it into the multi-tool shaft as a spacer. (Warning: Pick something that will not get stuck in the multi-tool shaft. Avoid metal foil since it will be difficult to remove if it gets compressed inside the multitool shaft.) A small plastic bead or two might work to extend the length of the tip to reach the screw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-11T16:01:57.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18421" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-12T13:00:00.660" Score="2" ViewCount="13318" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to weigh a small item.  Let's assume that it's up to 20 pounds (~9 kg).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A tabletop scale would make this really easy,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&amp;ensp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Digi-keukenweegschaal1284.JPG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/Digi-keukenweegschaal1284.JPG&quot; width=&quot;250&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;but unfortunately none is available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Given other household items, is there a way to do a quick measurement faster than running out to a store and buying a new scale?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;My first thought's to place the item in a small bucket, put it in a sink/tub, then measure the approximation water displacement to back-calculate the weight.  But that'd seem to waste a lot of water.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Basically the same as (1), but using two cups or bottles of different sizes instead of a bucket and tub/sink.  Could extend this to handle high-volume items by balancing the item to be weighed in the center container to use it as a plunger, but would still seem to need an outer container that has sufficient volume for heavier items.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Maybe using something like floss to do some sort of pulley-based system against a known weight?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22404" LastEditorUserId="22404" LastEditDate="2018-04-17T07:47:42.580" LastActivityDate="2019-07-22T00:05:19.830" Title="How to weigh a small item without a scale?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18425" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18421" CreationDate="2018-04-12T16:39:22.513" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Create a makeshift see-saw out of a board with a fulcrum in the middle to raise it. Put a bucket on each end of it. Move the board on the fulcrum until it balances.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the item in one bucket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the other bucket, pour water slowly until your see-saw balances.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Measure exactly how many cups of water were in the bucket, and multiply that 0.48 to convert that number to pounds. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-04-12T16:39:22.513" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18426" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18421" CreationDate="2018-04-12T17:10:51.023" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're right. Go with your first idea. It's the most accurate and fastest way&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't need a scale if you can measure the volume of water displaced by your package.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One ml of water weighs one gram at sea level at 20°C.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Twenty pounds weighs 9,072 grams equivalent to 9 litres (a litre weighs a Kilogram) + 72 ml.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/clDbu.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/clDbu.gif&quot; alt=&quot;![water displacement to determine weight&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To waste the minimum amount of water and to get the most accurate measure of weight, find an appropriate container that will completely hold your &quot;thing.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill a basin exactly to the brim with the empty dry container inside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put your &quot;thing&quot; into the container and lower it carefully into the basin to displace the water in the container.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Measure the water volume displaced and convert into desired units.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Done.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to waste the water used in the exercise, work carefully to catch the overflow to use for whatever you wish and very little will be lost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-07-21T20:44:48.427" LastActivityDate="2019-07-21T20:44:48.427" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18403" CreationDate="2018-04-12T19:53:26.630" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;the good air is outside the car, so breathe thru a diver's snorkel which is extended out the window.  That would be easier and a more convenient alternative to sticking your head out the window. Another alternative may be using a compressed air cylinder &amp;amp; mouthpiece.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-04-12T19:53:26.630" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18428" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18410" CreationDate="2018-04-12T19:59:39.163" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd have a long talk with parents --- sort of either relocate the freezer, or I'll relocate me out of the house.  They say you can pick your friends but not your family, but for heaven's sake, what parent would want to inflict this upon their kid unless they wanted the kid to clear out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-04-12T19:59:39.163" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18429" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-12T20:40:53.040" Score="0" ViewCount="41" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a laminate countertop and it is chipped a little bit. I wanted to know if you have any trick to repair it. I don't have any images but it'hs this kind of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.formica.com/en/ca/products/formica-laminate-home#swatchesTab&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;high pressure laminate&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can someone have an idea?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24152" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2018-04-12T21:47:58.730" LastActivityDate="2018-04-12T22:11:18.580" Title="How to repair a laminate countertop?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18430" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18429" CreationDate="2018-04-12T22:11:18.580" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fixing laminate counter-tops (e.g. Formica©) may be difficult in that the repair might not blend well with the surrounding surface and in that it might not adhere well. There are commercial products such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fix-a-Chip-Counter-Desktop-Repair-As-Seen-on-TV/174267808&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Fix-a-Chip&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B004DJ56IK&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ReStor-it Quick20 Fix-A-Chip Repair Kit&lt;/a&gt;, but read the review before purchasing - the products I saw often were shipped damaged and made poor repairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a scrap of the old laminate, you can try grinding it to a powder and mixing into a clear epoxy. Surface preparation is essential: after cleaning with water and detergent, a bit of sanding to abrade the surface and then final wipe with acetone will help the patch to adhere. Sand the dried patch to match the level and finish of the surrounding material with progressively finer grades of sandpaper. Directions for edge repair can be found &lt;a href=&quot;http://homeguides.sfgate.com/repair-chipped-formica-counter-71580.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;online&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.formica.com/en/us/advice-and-ideas/tips--how-to-repair-burn-marks-on-laminate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Formica suggests that large chips or burns be cut out&lt;/a&gt; and replaced with a cutting board or trivet. I've sanded burnt spots level and covered them with ceramic tile, adhered with tile mastic or flexible grout.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-04-12T22:11:18.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18432" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-13T05:49:52.187" Score="3" ViewCount="122" Body="&lt;p&gt;In a few days, I will be flying on an airplane.&#xA;I was requested by my hosts to bring a bottle of wine.&#xA;However, I am worried that if I don't pack my wine bottle in a safe way,&#xA;the bottle will crack and spill wine all over my belongings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is the best way to pack my wine bottle into my check-in luggage,&#xA;to minimize the chance that it cracks during my journey?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4076" LastActivityDate="2018-04-13T14:45:53.613" Title="How do I safely transport a wine bottle in my check-in luggage when flying?" Tags="&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18432" CreationDate="2018-04-13T13:06:46.433" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the bottle in a few plastic airtight bags, just in case (could be ordinary shopping bags but check that they are not damaged, and tie them tightly. Discard if they leak air). Then pack your luggage so that the bottle is in the middle and all your clothes are packed around it. Make sure that no hard objects are in contact with the bottle but there is a safe cloth-area in between them instead. Pack your luggage tightly so that there isn't much moving around of your items within the suitcase/rucksack, or otherwise tie your clothes with a string around the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24281" LastActivityDate="2018-04-13T13:06:46.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18432" CreationDate="2018-04-13T14:45:53.613" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I carried a beer bottle in my flight, I wrapped the bottle with news papers and cloth and lots of tape. Make sure you cover the edges too, since they can easily crack, and also make sure that no heavy stuff is around your bottle that can crush it. I was able to safely bring home the bottle&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find a box that can fit, go ahead with that too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11050" LastActivityDate="2018-04-13T14:45:53.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18438" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="401" CreationDate="2018-04-13T21:20:46.803" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is actually easier to sharpen a pencil with a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utility_knife#/media/File:Box-cutter.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;box-cutter&lt;/a&gt; than a pocket knife (it is sharper, so you need to apply less pressure, which allows you to have more control over what and how you are cutting). Because using a knife for sharpening takes some practice, it may be a good idea to use a box-cutter until you get used to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to use a mechanical pencil instead - no need for sharpening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24287" LastActivityDate="2018-04-13T21:20:46.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18441" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-14T08:31:17.270" Score="0" ViewCount="173" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have my smart phone without any protector and the condition of it's screen is very bad. It is full of scratches. Is there any hack so that I made clear my mobile screen?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24290" LastActivityDate="2019-05-26T08:25:44.817" Title="How can I remove scratches from my mobile phone?" Tags="&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17896" CreationDate="2018-04-15T11:14:10.347" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am from Malaysia( which is a tropical country) . I was having this problem. Then, I started using daily &quot; ENCHANTER&quot; AND NIVEA &quot; deodorant. The sweat foul smell (odor) has stopped after 1-2 weeks! It works well for on me!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24295" LastActivityDate="2018-04-15T11:14:10.347" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18445" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17896" CreationDate="2018-04-15T12:18:14.363" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;not sure if this is stating the obvious, but shower more?&#xA;The &quot;stale sweet&quot; oder is generally the offensive smell.&#xA;And if your washing it off before it starts to stink,&#xA;then you are all good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I was bike communting I would often be showering 3 times a day.&#xA;Sometimes four. (When I get up, after riding in to work, after riding home, before bed)&#xA;When I got sweaty, I'ld shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lifehack part is perhaps working out how you can shower away from home.&#xA;The trick there would be to look for services targetted at people riding bikes.&#xA;Many work places have a shower for people riding bikes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1233" LastActivityDate="2018-04-15T12:18:14.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18446" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3963" CreationDate="2018-04-15T12:45:13.290" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can put the egg in a thin plastic bag, the sandwich bag kind, and use that in the net so it stays away from the heating element.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, when you get the water with egg(s) to a boil, you can let it stand to cool and the eggs will keep getting harder even when the water is not boiling. This makes the risk of the plastic melting to the heating element smaller.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you happen to have a pin or a needle you can use it for a small hole in the blunt end of the egg, where the air bubble should be, which in turn makes the risk on breakage smaller, but increases the risk on a little egg coming out in the water. Be careful to only to break the shell, not to go into the egg itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-04-15T12:45:13.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18447" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-15T13:18:56.513" Score="3" ViewCount="10976" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use disposable foam earplugs to help me sleep. They usually start itching within a week, and I throw them out and get another pair. They seem to be made of memory foam, based on the way they slowly expand after being squeezed. They may have a coating on them. The brand is &quot;Mack's&quot;, which claims that they're &quot;made with Comfy Cush (TM) Comfort Foam&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to clean them without losing quality?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CgTSP.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CgTSP.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2020-01-07T10:56:35.623" Title="How can I clean disposable foam earplugs?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18448" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18447" CreationDate="2018-04-15T13:28:08.503" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have washed them in shampoo, the same I use for my own hair. It has to be a rather basic shampoo that is not 'feeding' your hair or leaving a conditioner layer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did put the shampoo on, leave them a short while in warm water, and then rinse, massaging the ear plugs while holding them under running water, (you can use water you would waste otherwise, like when the shower is heating up.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you rinse out all shampoo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I never had this brand, I used it for the plugs supplied at work when I worked at a company who were not good at handing them out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS, do not wait till they itch, clean them before.&#xA;You might start rinsing in clean water from the start with your next pair, but do so when you come out of bed, so they have time to dry out while you are awake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-04-15T13:28:08.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17896" CreationDate="2018-04-15T20:10:40.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Baby powder&lt;/strong&gt; contains compounds that kill the bacteria (like zinc oxide). It can be unscented and using it is not as messy as the deodorant ads are tying to make it look – it is not a problem to use it even with dark clothes on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24301" LastActivityDate="2018-04-15T20:10:40.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18451" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18441" CreationDate="2018-04-15T23:32:45.363" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is fairly easy to polish plastic, but &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bbastrodesigns.com/JoyOfMirrorMaking/Polishing.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;polishing glass takes many hours using progressively finer abrasives&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, you might try covering the scratches with a plastic that approximately matches the index of refraction of the glass. &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000EA5WLS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Kits&lt;/a&gt; to do so are sold to repair chipped car windshields. Note that the repair is far from perfect: it may still leave visible scratches or lumps on the screes and will be more easily scratched, in the future, than glass. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the screen is other than ordinary glass (e.g. sapphire or Gorilla© Glass), then neither polishing nor scratch-filler may be feasible, because of the hardness, surface finish or index of refraction of the screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, a clear screen protector can prevent this issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-04-15T23:32:45.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18453" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18447" CreationDate="2018-04-16T11:43:36.307" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Reusable foam ear plugs should be cleaned with soap and water (according to their instructions).  You can try this on your disposable ear plugs, but they are called disposable for reasons  - they will most likely deteriorate in quality after this, resulting in worse noise cancellation and you may find it more difficult to shape them into a cone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At any rate, using earplugs makes your ears more vulnerable to infection. You should consider having really good ear hygiene (cotton buds and soap – for the external ear only, spray for the internal ear).  You can reuse disposable ear plugs in case you clean your ears every day or so (this may sound like overdoing it, but it actually isn’t in this case) and don’t wait until they get itchy - dispose of the ear plugs after a few days (they aren’t really that expensive, so it is worth getting a new pair, rather than getting an ear infection).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you really don’t want to get new pair of earplugs every time you need to, consider getting reusable, washable ones. They may not be as good at blocking the noise, though, so check their parameters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24301" LastActivityDate="2018-04-16T11:43:36.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18454" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18385" CreationDate="2018-04-16T15:40:55.953" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put some cold water on it and let it sit for a couple minutes (doesn't need to soaking wet, but enough to moisten and soften the blood).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then drip some hydrogen peroxide over it and let it set until it stops fizzing, then gently dab it off with a cloth soaked in cold water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method, with slight modifications works great on bloody scrubs or menstruation accidents. Keep in mind that hydrogen peroxide can discolor colored items and may cause slight yellowing of something that is stark white, you may want to try a few drops in an inconspicuous place and let it sit for a couple hours just to be sure. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope this helps!  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastActivityDate="2018-04-16T15:40:55.953" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18455" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2018-04-16T17:56:20.463" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Look at the edges of the bag. Don't mess with the end of the bag where the opening is. The edges are often folded in an accordion-like way. If you put the edge between your fingers and rub, you can often get the accordion folds to open up. Once you get a little bit of an opening, you can often pull the folds apart which opens up the whole bag. Then, the end of the bag with the opening will open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23255" LastActivityDate="2018-04-16T17:56:20.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18456" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18421" CreationDate="2018-04-16T19:19:33.207" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you have a bathroom scale? They're not that accurate for weighing small amounts, but if you weigh yourself, then weigh yourself holding the object, you'll get a reasonable approximation of the weight by subtracting the first weight from the second.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24307" LastActivityDate="2018-04-16T19:19:33.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18457" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18447" CreationDate="2018-04-16T23:00:18.327" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;People who are hearing-impaired must wear earpieces in their ear(s) most of the day, most every day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, it is important to keep both these plugs and your ear canals clean and clear to avoid the risk of an auditory canal infection. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Audiologists recommend using an alcohol-free, broad-spectrum anti-microbial cleanser for hearing aids, daily. It's for external use only. You also don't know how the plastic will react with other cleansers containing alcohol. Pharmacies will also have these kinds of supplies. Several different products are available, any of which will be suitable. They are sold in small pump-spray atomizer-topped bottles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's no reason that you can't treat your ear plugs similarly:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A light spray on a clean tissue which you then use to wipe-down the surface of your plugs.&lt;br&gt; Do this when you remove them so they're dry and ready for re-use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the reasons for the popularity of the disposable ear plugs is the convenience of tossing and replacing a pair rather than the time and additional expense of proper maintenance. Also, if you are willing to care for your disposable ones, it might be to your advantage to get a better quality, higher performance pair for your prolonged use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cheap dispo- ones are more for occasional temporary use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-16T23:00:18.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18458" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-17T01:25:14.420" Score="2" ViewCount="283" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an older house that no matter how much I clean, manufactures dust. I want to put my new jewelry box on my dresser but I know with it being white and fake leather covered, it’s going to be horrid quickly. Anyone know of a protectant I could use or buy that might keep it nice?  It’s been in the box it came in for 6 months. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24308" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-04-17T20:15:24.237" LastActivityDate="2018-05-24T05:15:51.733" Title="How to keep a new jewelry box that’s covered with a white pebbled leather material clean" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18459" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18458" CreationDate="2018-04-17T04:29:51.427" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many kinds of materials and treatments for materials that might sound appealing and a good idea for one or more reasons.&lt;br&gt;If you treat the box, you might be doing more harm than if you did nothing more than dust it from time to time as normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several different but similar faux leather [leatherette, vinyl, plastic, etc.] finishes that might yellow over time. Light is probably more to blame for changes to colour than dust. You'll want to avoid direct strong natural light. Over time, each face of the box will be a different tint. Even worse is exposure to smoke and city air pollution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short: Unbox the jewelry case. Avoid trying to second-guess what may happen over time with an unknown &quot;prevention&quot; attempt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a few years, you might want to treat it with some stuff to rejuvenate the finish. There are a number of products with clever names such as &quot;Re-Nu-Zit™ miracle restorer&quot; [I made that one up]. When you do, you'll probably also change the finish which will have a &quot;patina&quot; from the time it has been on display and enjoyed in use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-17T04:29:51.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18460" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18474" CreationDate="2018-04-17T10:31:24.127" Score="3" ViewCount="847" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to fold the socks so that I will be able to see their outer design and organize them nicely in the drawer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I'm looking for:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;That they will be &quot;connected&quot; (not only rolled for example).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;That the socks will be in the correct way (not flipped).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I less care about efficiency in size because it's for the drawer and not traveling.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I do want it to be comfortable and relatively fast, and not something that would take a lot of time, like &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tepzJ7nodxY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this thing&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best method I found so far is this one, from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEI6gWrAVR0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this YouTube video&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BzArX.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BzArX.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works fine, but only for thin socks. And it's not that fast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any more methods I haven't discovered yet?&lt;BR&gt;&#xA;I don't mind using different methods for different socks types &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2019-09-22T16:01:40.853" Title="How to comfortably fold socks so that the design of the sock would be outside?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18461" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18460" CreationDate="2018-04-17T11:40:44.043" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you are showing is actually pretty fast way of folding socks once you get used to it (like tying your shoe laces -  remember how difficult and time consuming it used to be). An easier version of this is to roll them instead of folding them (here is my lovely Paint representation of it).&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r8UQP.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r8UQP.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need an even easier way, just tie one sock to the other. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QIoN6.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QIoN6.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It doesn’t look very organised when you have them in the drawer, but it is actually quite convenient – it is quick, you can easily find the pair you want, it works with thick socks too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24301" LastActivityDate="2018-04-17T11:40:44.043" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18460" CreationDate="2018-04-17T14:05:52.110" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stick one sock completely inside the other one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way the outer sock is unfolded and any patterns are clearly visible,&#xA;and the inner sock is not likely to wiggle out when digging through the sock drawer or pulling from the bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24319" LastEditorUserId="24319" LastEditDate="2018-04-18T04:54:40.213" LastActivityDate="2018-04-18T04:54:40.213" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18460" CreationDate="2018-04-17T15:34:50.320" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a technique that may work for you. I'll assume that the &quot;ankle part&quot; of each sock has the design that you want to see, like in the animated GIF in your question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, buy a bunch of inexpensive hair clips. You could really use any kind of clip (like clothes pins, binder clips, etc.).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mQFda.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mQFda.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you are putting away your clean socks, do each pair separately. Fold one sock in half, then fold the other sock in half, separately.  Put the two socks together with the foot parts touching, so that the design on the ankle is visible from both sides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/va0HF.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/va0HF.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fasten the pair of socks together with a hair clip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Lpn4g.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Lpn4g.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That will keep them together, will keep the pattern visible (provided that the clip is clear or a neutral color), and is very simple to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-04-17T15:34:50.320" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18421" CreationDate="2018-04-17T15:39:13.537" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is based on BrettFromLA's &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/18425/12517&quot;&gt;seesaw idea&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a wooden board (any material will do - it just has to be straight).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put 1L of water (1kg) at one end and your item at the other.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carefully put a pencil or other small, fairly thin item under the board to make a see-saw. The see-saw will tilt one way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Move the pencil from one end to the other until the see-saw tilts the other way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Measure with a ruler (the &quot;^&quot; is the pencil; the vertical bars are just to show the distances to measure).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;(Water)                                                  (Item)&lt;/code&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;code&gt;---------------------------(Plank)-----------------------------&lt;/code&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;code&gt;|                         ^                                   |&lt;/code&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;code&gt;|&amp;lt;----------a------------&amp;gt;|&amp;lt;-------------------b-------------&amp;gt;|&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;6&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The item is then approximately (b/a) kg.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;E.g. if the pencil is about 30cm from the water end and about 150cm from the item end, the item is about 5kg.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Naturally, everything is pretty rough, but this should give you a fairly good idea of how much your item weighs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastEditorUserId="12517" LastEditDate="2018-04-18T14:45:10.677" LastActivityDate="2018-04-18T14:45:10.677" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18465" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18460" CreationDate="2018-04-17T20:23:15.017" Score="2" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Roll one sock into the other.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Method 1&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the two socks so that they overlap &amp;quot;perfectly&amp;quot; (ish). Roll down one of the sock collars (ankles?) so that it overlaps the other sock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Method 2&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bunch up the toe of one sock so that it makes an little pocket. Insert the toe of sock2 into the toe-pocket of sock1.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3FioLFOUHI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This video is the only link online I could find describing either way.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-04-17T20:23:15.017" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18467" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-18T09:35:36.587" Score="4" ViewCount="26916" Body="&lt;p&gt;My phone screen picks up the usual fingerprint smudges, but there is a band where the swipe keyboard appears that is particularly bad. Rubbing with phone screen cleaning wipes and glasses cleaning clothes does not remove the smudges from this band.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a Google Pixel XL, if it makes any difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I have tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cheap phone screen wipes, seem to be mild alcohol based&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Glasses cleaning cloth&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Glasses cleaning cloth with small amount of phone screen cleaning liquid (unknown content) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get rid of these smudges? Can things like window cleaner (Windex or similar, with vinegar) be used safely, or is there something better?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2021-03-18T18:00:25.357" Title="How can I remove skin oil from my phone's screen?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18468" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18467" CreationDate="2018-04-18T14:41:51.663" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found &lt;em&gt;clean&lt;/em&gt; microfibre cloths to be quite effective on their own with phone smudges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2018-04-18T14:41:51.663" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18470" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18467" CreationDate="2018-04-18T21:57:31.100" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try slightly damp tissue paper (or cloth) with a little soap on it (you want it to be very slightly damp, not wet). Clean any soap residues with equally slightly damp tissue without soap. This works well on mine, at least.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24301" LastActivityDate="2018-04-18T21:57:31.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18385" CreationDate="2018-04-19T03:04:13.950" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had success without changing the color of the carpet, using oxyclean mixed with a few drops of carpet shampoo in a solution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I mix one scoop into a spray bottle filled with very warm water. The powder should be completely dissolved before adding carpet cleaner to spray bottle. Gently mix in carpet cleaner. Solution will be foamy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, cold water soak to dissolve the dry blood. Blot up as much of the blood as you can with paper towels. DO NOT RUB.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply solution via the sprayer using the “stream” option. Carefully spray the area of stain until it is fully saturated. Let stand two or three minutes. Blot up solution with more paper towels until all detectable moisture is removed. It will probably take two applications to get all of the stain out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the stain is stubborn, on second application, use an white nylon brush to agitate solution on stain area. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Immediately&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; blot with a clean, white rag, using a clean area of rag for each blot. DO NOT RUB after scrubbing with brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Continue to blot with a &lt;em&gt;clean area of one or more rags&lt;/em&gt; until all detectable moisture is removed. Fluff up nap with clean hand. Let dry overnight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2018-04-19T03:04:13.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18473" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17448" CreationDate="2018-04-19T15:28:32.843" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The frying pan is most likely made of non ferrous material, hence not detected... The best way to still use it is to place a slightly smaller diameter steel plate  (preferably a cheap one as it is then bound to have a higher ferrous content) inside the fry pan and then use it for cooking.&#xA;The Steel plate will be easily detected, and will act as the heating surface within the fry pan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24339" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2018-04-28T13:01:59.413" LastActivityDate="2018-04-28T13:01:59.413" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18474" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18460" CreationDate="2018-04-19T17:29:08.993" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried most of the methods suggested here, and also gave another shot to the method I showed in the question itself (thanks to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/24301/user18849&quot;&gt;user18849&lt;/a&gt; who stated it's actually pretty fast) to check what's more comfortable, fast and organized nicely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Eventually I found the method I presented to be the best in terms of fastness, organization and &quot;visual availability of the design&quot; in the drawer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final result:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DpI9Y.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DpI9Y.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastEditorUserId="7786" LastEditDate="2019-09-22T16:01:40.853" LastActivityDate="2019-09-22T16:01:40.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18477" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-20T01:34:50.920" Score="-2" ViewCount="232" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am booking a flight that takes off 12:30 AM on 25 April.&#xA;I am a little confused because 12:30 AM sounds like behind 11:30 AM. But the airplane will take off 11 hours before 11:30 AM on 25 of April.&#xA;Is this confusion or I am too dumb?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24343" LastActivityDate="2018-04-20T04:17:48.957" Title="11:30 AM and 12:30 AM, which one is behind?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2018-04-21T22:11:37.193" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18478" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18477" CreationDate="2018-04-20T04:15:43.737" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;12:30 am is 30 min after midnight. But let's count from midnight. 1:00 am is 1 hour after midnignt. 2:00 am is 2 hrs after midnight ... 11:00 am is 11 hours after midnight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similarly, 1:30 am is 1 hour after 12:30 am. 2:30 am is 2 hrs after 12:30 ... 11:30 am is 11 hours later than 12:30 am.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24345" LastActivityDate="2018-04-20T04:15:43.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18479" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18477" CreationDate="2018-04-20T04:17:48.957" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try reading 12:30 am as 0:30 am. Lifehacked!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24346" LastActivityDate="2018-04-20T04:17:48.957" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18483" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18484" CreationDate="2018-04-20T20:43:37.867" Score="1" ViewCount="226" Body="&lt;p&gt;As we have seen that In the digital world of today, every service is taken by machinery. You all now that in shopping malls and in almost all the shops ,seller sells their products by scanning them through bar code. This bar code tells all information regarding to product like price, manufacturing and expiery date etc.Sometimes customer is unaware about its actual price and usually customer is overcharged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So as a customer , how can we know the actual price of any object through its bar code without having bar code Scanner?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24302" LastActivityDate="2018-04-21T12:07:27.057" Title="How to read bar code without having bar code reader/ scanner?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18484" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18483" CreationDate="2018-04-20T22:36:56.183" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The bar code is a unique identifier that identify an item. As a customer you cannot obtain informations about the price because that vary from vendor to vendor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's like if you have written on a document a list of books that you want to sell with their prices and each books is represented by its ISBN:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;ISBN-&amp;gt;Price&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to know the price of a book from the list of another person you cannot find that information in your document.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;So the customers should have access to the vendor system to know the price of that item based on its bar code&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24354" LastActivityDate="2018-04-20T22:36:56.183" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18486" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18483" CreationDate="2018-04-21T12:07:27.057" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/24354/peto&quot;&gt;Peto's&lt;/a&gt; answer (he's correct by saying you can't).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;So as a customer , how can we know the actual price of any object through its bar code without having bar code Scanner?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The price of an item is what's encoded in the store system. So the way to know an item price (if it's not written near the item) is to let the cashier scan it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I assume that the price is written near the item, or with a sticker on it - if so, you can (and should, if you care about your money) compare the receipt to what you expected to pay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There are errors, it's inevitable&lt;/strong&gt; - it might be in the encoding process in the vendor system, or in the cashier typing (for products without a barcode on them, such as fruits for example).&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, as a wise consumer, it's your responsibility to go over your receipt and check that your payment was correct - if not, go back to the cashier to fix that and get your money back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And as for what &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4198/brettfromla&quot;&gt;BrettFromLA&lt;/a&gt; said:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&quot;Usually customer is overcharged.&quot; I think you need to go to stores that are more trustworthy!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Absolutely.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&#xA;Errors may (and will) occur, but not dramatically and certainly not &lt;em&gt;usually&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2018-04-21T12:07:27.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18487" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6164" CreationDate="2018-04-21T21:11:29.670" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have long hair just take the end of your hair and use that as floss &gt;.&amp;lt; I know it sounds gross but once, I ate little corn pieces with braces and a lot got stuck in my teeth where I couldn't use my nails to get it out. I got a few strands of hair and poked the food out. It worked!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24361" LastActivityDate="2018-04-21T21:11:29.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18488" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9218" CreationDate="2018-04-21T21:17:28.023" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whitening Toothpaste will do the trick quickly and without much work. Can also be used on clothing instead of bleach to get stains out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24362" LastActivityDate="2018-04-21T21:17:28.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9218" CreationDate="2018-04-22T09:25:54.107" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The build-up on a composite tub is often body oils and dirt. In my experience, what worked best was a  cleanser like Comet with bleach, Simple Green cleaning solution and a very stiff nylon brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sprinkle the cleanser on the wet tub surface. Add a few tablespoons of the liquid Simple Green. Scrub until you have remove all the dirt trapped in the patterned floor. Rinse, repeat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have FULLY removed trapped dirt and oils, the surface will be easy to keep clean. A weekly cleaning with a few sprinkles of cleanser and a sponge, will keep the build-up from happening. I think the “scrubbing bubbles” are pretty ineffective unless your using it daily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2018-04-22T09:25:54.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18492" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5930" CreationDate="2018-04-23T05:53:42.260" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This might sound counter-intuitive, but a pair of cheap earphones will improve a signal inside where there's lots of interference. Use one with a microphone. Costs less than $10 and will improve the signal considerably, especially when the other caller can hear you, but you can't hear them and the call constantly gets dropped. It's counter-intuitive because the earphones with mic boost the FM signal, but somehow, it boosts the cell phone signal, at least for 3G. I don't know about 4G LTE, but with 3G it works like a charm. Just make sure to put both earphones in, because just one will only improve the signal a bit. It takes a bit getting used to when you've got noise cancelling earphones and you can't hear your own voice, and you might talk louder, but the signal improves considerably. Maybe it works because the antenna isn't covered by your hand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24371" LastActivityDate="2018-04-23T05:53:42.260" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18493" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-23T23:20:41.240" Score="2" ViewCount="100" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I polish shoes, I always get shoe polish on my hands. How can I avoid this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user24376" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T20:12:42.377" Title="How can I polish shoes without getting shoe polish on my hands?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18493" CreationDate="2018-04-24T03:45:46.170" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wear gloves.  Cheap rubber gloves or less cheap reusable ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24386" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T03:45:46.170" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18502" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18493" CreationDate="2018-04-24T05:02:37.537" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a bigger rag or multiple rags so that you can have more clean area to hold onto besides the part with shoe polish on it. Also try using smaller amounts of polish at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17289" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T05:02:37.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18458" CreationDate="2018-04-24T05:09:32.547" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had good luck with &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B003ZTXPJ6&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; spray on both leather and non-leather shoes. It would probably help with your jewelry box as well. Test it on the back or somewhere not visible before spraying the whole box, though. The product I linked to is a boot protector, but I have a suede protector from the same brand that works equally well, so choose whichever of that brand's product seems to most closely fit your needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17289" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T05:09:32.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2018-04-24T15:24:06.160" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The number of people suggesting that you just &lt;em&gt;buy new straws&lt;/em&gt; is appalling.&#xA;The point of reusable straws is to keep those cheap, plastic disposable straws out of the landfills.&#xA;Say yes to the pipe cleaners and yes to tiny bottle cleaners. Some reusable straws come with mini bottle cleaners (sized for the straw). You want a hack? Cut a dish cloth into thin strips so you can stick it all the way through the straw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24410" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T15:24:06.160" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18519" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4032" CreationDate="2018-04-24T17:42:30.670" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A bit off the topic, but my tower-case computer had a reset button that was SO small and recessed it was hard to get at.  I wanted to be able to push the reset easy, so I filed out the hole into a square shape and stuck a piece of plastic in there, on a springy strip of another plastic, over the electrical switch itself.  No electrical parts were changed; just the part you touch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A bonus was the visible button was a blue square of plastic the exact same color as the reset button on IBM 360/370/390 mainframe computers.  Some day I'm going to get the word LOAD engraved on it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24091" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T17:42:30.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18520" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5568" CreationDate="2018-04-24T17:50:05.407" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an ASUS Eee laptop that had heat problems -- one spot in particular kept getting really hot.  So I installed a little chimney on that side.  Once it started to get warm, the chimney would suck the hot air right out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, fans is a better option, but there was no way to install a fan inside this case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24091" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T17:50:05.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18493" CreationDate="2018-04-24T20:12:42.377" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a rag to hold the thing I'm brushing/polishing with - which can be another rag or a brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally I prefer not to use gloves, from environmental aspects. And I was always possible to keep my hands clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T20:12:42.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5568" CreationDate="2018-04-24T21:57:23.513" Score="-4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get some ice packs, and rotate them between the computer and your freezer. You will have to make sure condensation isn't getting into the computer, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24422" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T21:57:23.513" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2018-04-24T22:41:38.787" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I work in landscaping and floral design, I was spray painting flowers and covered my hand in spray paint. I tried all of the previously listed solutions and rubbing achohol works the best, it will take some rubbing but it comes of painlessly and if the paint is on your nails it will get that off too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24426" LastActivityDate="2018-04-24T22:41:38.787" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18524" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-25T03:17:17.233" Score="0" ViewCount="3782" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have wondering whether hot water container can be used to keep cold water or vice versa. It is a trivial question, but I haven’t found any information online.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24431" LastActivityDate="2018-04-28T13:48:28.787" Title="Can hot water container be used to keep cold water?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2018-04-25T10:56:28.433" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3749" CreationDate="2018-04-25T03:28:12.393" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It happens a lot here in Canada since we have long and cold winters. I tend to use &lt;strong&gt;a plastic card from my wallet&lt;/strong&gt;. It can bend to the shape of the window which is concave inside. It's not very fast and it's pretty annoying but when you are in a hurry it's better than heating the car and waiting for it to melt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest using a card you don't use often instead of a credit or debit card because sometime the card can snap or bend and the magnet stripe might be damaged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24432" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2018-04-25T14:28:11.187" LastActivityDate="2018-04-25T14:28:11.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18526" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5930" CreationDate="2018-04-25T03:39:10.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had some luck holding the phone against a metal plate or railing that acts as an antenna. Good luck making this work without a headset. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have had much better luck using the mobile signal booster I bought online, but that isn't a hack ;-) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24414" LastActivityDate="2018-04-25T03:39:10.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18527" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18524" CreationDate="2018-04-25T04:41:33.667" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes. A thermal flask can isolate the contents from the ambient air temperature. They are the best at this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's important to &lt;strong&gt;condition&lt;/strong&gt; the flask before you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example: Put hot water into the flask before you fill it with the liquid you want to keep hot. Pour boiling water into the flask… Let it sit for a while. Discard the conditioning liquid. Fill with the liquid (tea?) you want to remain hot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And put cold water into the flask before you fill it with the liquid you want to keep cold. Pour ice water into the flask… Let it sit for a while. Discard the cold conditioning liquid. Fill with the liquid (tea?) you want to keep cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tiny but important detail: The stopper must be a good thermal isolator or the whole deal is off. The stopper is the weak link in a thermal flask efficiency. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid convenient stoppers that allow you to pour liquid without removing the stopper. They are inefficient thermal isolation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-25T04:41:33.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18528" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18524" CreationDate="2018-04-25T08:40:09.787" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Basically, a hot water container could hold cold water, but not necessarily vise versa. That's because it really depends on the material of the container, and if it's suitable for hot content.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From your comment to your question, where you said:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;like a vacuum flask&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I assume you mean something &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.il/search?q=vacuum%20flask&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiYmPzngdXaAhVOZVAKHdNfDakQ_AUICigB&amp;amp;biw=1920&amp;amp;bih=949&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;like that&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aiRO3m.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aiRO3m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In that case, yes, this kind of thermos will be able to keep hot or cold liquids.&lt;BR&gt;&#xA;The time it will keep each of them hot/cold may differ - for example, my thermos manufacturer stated that it's good for 24 hours of hot water, or 12 of cold water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For best result, wash the thermos with &quot;a matching&quot; water temperature - if you're going to save hot drinks in it, give it a pour of boiling water - so it will be warmer and will keep the drink hot for longer.&lt;BR&gt;&#xA;And of course, for cold drink - the equivalent opposite + you can put some ice cubes inside, which will make it even cooler.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastEditorUserId="7786" LastEditDate="2018-04-28T13:48:28.787" LastActivityDate="2018-04-28T13:48:28.787" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18530" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18571" CreationDate="2018-04-25T14:41:00.997" Score="1" ViewCount="161" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a sudden urge to paint blue my computer to match the keyboard and the mouse and also the CPU. There is a type of an ink that I could use for it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user24444" LastEditorDisplayName="user24444" LastEditDate="2018-05-04T11:53:49.823" LastActivityDate="2018-05-05T09:23:37.063" Title="What kind of ink could I use for paint my desktop computer? (If there is any)" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18531" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18530" CreationDate="2018-04-25T14:53:33.183" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;That depends on the material and the paint already on it. For plastics, I'd use paint made for scale modelling (Revell, Humbrol etc.). For metal, check your local paint store. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't use a spray can, it's impossible to prevent paint spray from getting everywhere in the computer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-04-25T14:53:33.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15924" CreationDate="2018-04-25T20:48:27.130" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/huaHQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/huaHQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Gaming Pad and Velcro Keyboard Pedal Holder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this setup, the pedal is attached to one end of a gaming mouse pad (basically an extra large mouse pad) using sticky back velcro. The pedal won't move away from your foot because your foot also is also on the same gaming pad surface.  The gaming pad has a rubbery bottom, but that also won't move because the bench anchors the other end of the gaming pad and your weight keeps the whole thing in place.  It really works!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some Amazon links (affiliate):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://amzn.to/2FgvdYx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;FORITO Gaming Mouse Pad&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://amzn.to/2qYxQJi&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;VELCRO Brand - Extreme Outdoor - 4&quot; x 2&quot; Strips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24449" LastActivityDate="2018-04-25T20:48:27.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18533" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3749" CreationDate="2018-04-25T22:08:54.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was thinking of using a hairdryer (like the handheld electrical ones) to just warm up and blow the water away. However, the water might drip into the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-04-25T22:08:54.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18535" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18536" CreationDate="2018-04-28T08:24:42.983" Score="1" ViewCount="4842" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today I got a raffle ticket which is used for  our seminar party last night. The ticket was torn in half by scissor so that one half is in the rolling bucket and the other half is the guests' hands. The ticket itself is made from a soft, thin white paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8G1eu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8G1eum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;torn raffle ticket&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I want to do is:&#xA;Recreate this &quot;complete&quot; raffle ticket as if it was never been cut in half, in other words, is there any way to &quot;fuse&quot; two piece of paper(of same type) side by side so that it forms one big piece? The dashed line between the two piece is intact in this case so that the fusing part does not involve any pictures to worry. Obviously tape should not be used in this case and using glue could end up messy. If I crudely put them together firmly a noticeable seam can be seen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2jcCQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2jcCQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Actually I find this a very hard thing to do (some people think cutting a paper is irreversible, thus impossible). Maybe someone with professional knowledge or with paper making theories can tell me that is there a way to achieve a flawless result?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24469" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-05-16T13:31:49.970" LastActivityDate="2021-01-16T19:13:41.897" Title="Fuse / patch two papers side-by-side without noticeable seam?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;paper&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18536" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18535" CreationDate="2018-04-28T12:53:17.433" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Turn the ticket over and work on the back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, clean the desk where you will work. Use good lighting in your work area. Wash your hands thoroughly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Carefully match the two pieces and join them with a piece of thin &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;3M Magic Tape™&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; on the back of the ticket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, flip the ticket over and &quot;burnish&quot; the visible edge on the front until it is no longer visible. (In effect, you are 'mashing' the thin cut edges together until they match. The distance between the edges are less than a thousand of an inch and will blend together well enough to not be visible without a good magnifying glass.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Burnishing is done with a smooth round &quot;tool&quot; like a spoon if you do not have a proper burnisher which you can get at good art supply dealers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, carefully trim the excess tape from the top and bottom flush with the edge of the ticket with a SHARP clean edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spoiler: This takes some skill to do. Practice on scraps of similar paper until you can do it well before you try this on something you cannot replace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The thickness can be felt if you pick it up; but, it's not visible from the front by just looking at it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-04-28T12:53:17.433" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5818" CreationDate="2018-04-28T23:47:32.700" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I normally do is face the showerhead and let the water rinse out my eyes. If that doesn't work, then I get a wet or damp cloth and dab it on my eyes to get out the conditioner/Shampoo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24475" LastActivityDate="2018-04-28T23:47:32.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18539" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7676" CreationDate="2018-04-29T05:35:03.733" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A leaf blower is the ideal tool to clean off otherwise inaccessible coils.&#xA;Pull out fridge remove back access panel, tape a fitted sheet or similar over the back to catch the dust and let rip with a leaf blower in the front.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24476" LastActivityDate="2018-04-29T05:35:03.733" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18540" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18565" CreationDate="2018-04-29T10:59:48.313" Score="1" ViewCount="218" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;How can I efficiently take out the kern of olives if I don't have an olive pitter?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This task is particularly tedious when the olives are still firm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently, I'm cutting them in four (see picture below) and tearing off the meat. But this quite a lot of work per olive and I tend to loose some meat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F1Y7l.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F1Y7lm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;green olive with markings of needed cuts&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, I'm wondering if there is a good hack to make my life easier?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17667" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-05-16T13:29:08.560" LastActivityDate="2018-05-16T13:29:08.560" Title="Simple alternatives to olive pitter?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18540" CreationDate="2018-04-29T17:39:49.343" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;yes. it is called a cherry pitter, which has a hand-operated plunger with a barbed tip on it that pushes the pit out the end of a cherry when you press the plunger down. since most cherries are larger than olives, you may have to experiment with the different brands of cherry pitter before you get one that works well with olives. they are sold in kitchen-gadget stores and country hardware stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-04-29T17:39:49.343" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18542" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18540" CreationDate="2018-04-29T22:59:41.263" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I want olives in food, I usually prefer them broken, so I simply squeeze the top and bottom of each olive between thumb and forefinger. Hydrostatic pressure fragments the olive, usually leaving pit fairly clean. It does require a firm grasp, and as you say, firm green olives tend to cling to the pit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-04-29T22:59:41.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2018-04-30T05:53:39.613" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;next time you do it, wipe you hands first with a generous amount of hand lotion, then do the spray job. the hand lotion will prevent the paint from sticking to your hands. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-04-30T05:53:39.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18544" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-04-30T12:28:30.050" Score="-1" ViewCount="44" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am about to renovate my room. A part of this plan includes painting all but one wall and the ceiling white, the other wall will be bright green. My walls are lightly textured and if this makes any difference, the original surface under most of the walls is plaster and lathe (with the exception of the wall being painted green, which is drywall). The surface I will actually be painting over will be the previous coating of yellow semi-gloss paint that is about 20 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So here's my question... How do I get crisp, clean edges in the corners where two colors meet (keeping mind that these are semi-gloss walls and are textured)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastEditorUserId="96" LastEditDate="2018-04-30T15:42:44.357" LastActivityDate="2018-04-30T15:42:44.357" Title="How to paint a wall contrasting colors" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="6" ClosedDate="2018-04-30T14:31:12.477" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18545" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18544" CreationDate="2018-04-30T13:05:33.797" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I painted a house we used paper tape:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cover the edge of one wall with tape, so you can quietly brush the other wall, without worrying to get out of the lines. I used this trick between the wall and the ceiling, but it will work between any two surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nBQERm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nBQERm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.makeit-loveit.com/home-improvement-painting-a-straight-line-on-textured-walls-a-pro-painters-secret/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;image source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, this kind of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.il/search?q=paper%20tape&amp;amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enIL794IL794&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiK1dq-h-LaAhUNZ1AKHbl5BLYQ_AUICigB&amp;amp;biw=1920&amp;amp;bih=949#imgrc=sWVwKy4RjBxiQM:&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;paper tape&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IIRDIs.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IIRDIs.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2018-04-30T13:05:33.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18546" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7676" CreationDate="2018-05-01T15:49:55.697" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a spare wire coat hanger handy, you could straighten it out into a long thin pole and wrap some cloth around it tightly (enough for it not to fall off, but not too much so that it doesn't fit in the gaps).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then use this to like a cloth on a stick to get in between the coils and also to clean behind them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10473" LastActivityDate="2018-05-01T15:49:55.697" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18547" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-01T16:02:39.053" Score="4" ViewCount="204" Body="&lt;p&gt;A bumblebee got into my apartment through an open door. We lost track of it after a few minutes, and it may have flown outside. How can we be sure?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TXNvV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TXNvV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We closed the door it came in to keep other critters out. We searched the whole apartment including each window and a vase of cut flowers. We have not heard or seen it for about 45 minutes. Do bumblebees stay &quot;grounded&quot; for that long during daytime hours, or do they only land for a minute or two and then keep flying? If they pause for a only couple minutes then I'll be confident it's gone because I haven't seen it, but if they stay still for long periods of time then it's possible it may still be lurking and I just haven't found it yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-05-01T16:39:50.307" LastActivityDate="2018-05-02T23:47:44.780" Title="How can I tell if a bumblebee left my apartment or if it's still hiding somewhere?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;insects&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2018-05-01T17:01:59.163" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Straw Squeegees works best for cleaning straws in my experience. Especially after drinking smoothies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the brand that makes them: &lt;a href=&quot;http://softystraws.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://softystraws.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OdX1A.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OdX1A.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24490" LastActivityDate="2018-05-01T17:01:59.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18310" CreationDate="2018-05-01T19:44:19.093" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are commercial produce washes available which can quickly clean residues off of fruits and veggies. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While &lt;a href=&quot;https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4336e/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this study&lt;/a&gt; says that distilled water is just as effective at removing pesticide residues as the commercial washes, I personally find that using only water doesn't always completely remove the waxiness. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use just water &lt;em&gt;with a washcloth&lt;/em&gt;, a light scrubbing is usually enough to remove the waxiness. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14540742&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This article&lt;/a&gt; discusses an experiment with several methods of washing used, and the conclusion was that the best method is having a spray bottle containing a solution of 75% water and 25% vinegar and spraying it on the fruit/vegetable before lightly scrubbing and rinsing it in water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2018-05-01T19:44:19.093" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18550" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18540" CreationDate="2018-05-01T20:27:38.373" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Could you cut the olive the short way to get rings, then pull them off the pit? (Like pizza olives)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-05-01T20:27:38.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2018-05-01T20:30:28.683" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you could dip the straw in bleach and let it sit, it would get rid of the dirt. Q-tips with soap or paperclips with tiny piece of cloth might also work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-05-01T20:30:28.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 3.0" />
  <row Id="18552" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-02T06:54:33.927" Score="3" ViewCount="1438" Body="&lt;p&gt;While travelling to a very rainy place in India my luggage had to travel on the roof of the car. Although there was some cover the luggage still got quite wet and before I could do anything about it (we spent there several days) my suit(the trousers part) got mold. I would like to somehow clean it, but dry cleaners would not accept it. It seems the chemicals they use do not help against mold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What options do I have? Any advices on how to clean mold from clothes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2337" LastActivityDate="2018-06-07T15:14:38.807" Title="How to remove mold from suit?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1803" CreationDate="2018-05-02T16:42:48.170" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I've noticed is that if I drink water right after chewing gum, the flavor comes back. Could you somehow control this by wetting your tongue or drinking water?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-05-02T16:42:48.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18556" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18552" CreationDate="2018-05-02T16:46:24.950" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you have &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shoutitout.com/en-US/Products/Pages/shout-refills.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Shout (Stain Remover)&lt;/a&gt; near you? I use it on all stains and it cleans very well, especially on clothes. However, I don't know the material of your suit so it may not work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastEditorUserId="7786" LastEditDate="2018-05-07T17:33:43.380" LastActivityDate="2018-05-07T17:33:43.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18547" CreationDate="2018-05-02T16:54:59.330" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think it's gone in your case, but when other insects come inside you should either catch them in a cup and take them outside. You could also gently coax them towards an open door or window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-05-02T16:54:59.330" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18558" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="102" CreationDate="2018-05-02T16:57:35.177" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could scrub it hard with a combination of water and soap or bleach with an old toothbrush. Maybe the bleach will affect the colors of the carpet, so this might not work in your case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-05-02T16:57:35.177" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18535" CreationDate="2018-05-02T17:07:15.003" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not an expert on paper in any way, but if could wet the two seams and then press together, the fibres might join together. If someone could comment on the viability of this, that would be appreciated. Please tell me if this solution is bogus or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-05-02T17:07:15.003" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18560" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-02T20:14:33.013" Score="1" ViewCount="214" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a university teacher, and for my presentations in class I often use a remote control, which is connected to the PC with a wireless USB dongle (see picture). After class, I am often tired and more than once I've forgotten the dongle in the classroom. My office is in a different building. Once, I could not retrieve it and had to buy a new remote control, because the dongle isn't sold separately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The question would also apply to not forgetting a USB flashdrive, for example. In fact, the devices look quite similar, but I mention the dongle, because it can be inserted into the remote control when not used, and I never forget to pack the remote control itself. Perhaps, this can be leveraged for a hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://media.takealot.com/covers_tsins/35392643/35392643-1-xlpreview.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21256" LastEditorUserId="21256" LastEditDate="2018-05-03T06:13:48.540" LastActivityDate="2018-05-20T22:40:34.463" Title="How to remember not to leave my USB key at the seminar room?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18560" CreationDate="2018-05-02T21:01:35.777" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In pouch of your bag that you put your remote in, in a place that you will see when putting your remote away, leave a note or something that will remind you to grab your dongle and put it in there too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24341" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-05-03T00:12:32.673" LastActivityDate="2018-05-03T00:12:32.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18562" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18560" CreationDate="2018-05-02T21:31:11.187" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all, I don't think there's anything you can do to prevent it - you can improve your chances to remember. And so - &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some ideas:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use reminders to remind you to take it at the end of the class&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Phone reminder&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A note in a visible place&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep something you won't forget near the dongle - such as glasses pouch, keys, wallet etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ask the students to remind you&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Write it on the edge of the board&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the dongle is visible to your side but not to the students - attach a blinker to it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach one of those bluetooth devices that will verify you won't forget it (will notify you if you got in a certain distance from it)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2018-05-02T21:31:11.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18563" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18547" CreationDate="2018-05-02T23:47:44.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The bumblebee which strayed into your apartment was a worker bumblebee. The workers  &lt;strong&gt;need&lt;/strong&gt; to work. A bumblebee would not stay grounded for 45 minutes in the middle of the day. The only reason a bumble bee would stay inside like that would be it got trapped in something and couldn't leave-meaning it would die.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23758" LastActivityDate="2018-05-02T23:47:44.780" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18560" CreationDate="2018-05-03T00:12:37.267" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try an old memory hack called a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;checklist&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's a reason that mission-critical personnel use &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;check-lists&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Everything necessary is included&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Join the club. You're in good company—pilots, organizers, etc. use 'em.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you are no doubt aware, a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;checklist&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is a list of items required, things to be done, or points to be considered, used as a reminder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a part-time university instructor (Continuing Education) with evening classes that end at 10h15, I often get in around mid-night—still wired from the stimulation. I know your situation (and condition.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Procedural-ize your to-do list so that all you need do is follow the itemized list, in order, which you can do even when numb after a long day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add items as necessary and re-order items to make your &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;checklist&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; complete and efficient.&lt;br&gt;One item might be, &quot;DONGLE, DAMMIT ! !&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use one for every class so I don't forget references, hand-outs, questions, examples, assignments, and yes, my notes——Everything relevant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-03T00:12:37.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18565" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18540" CreationDate="2018-05-03T10:13:27.533" Score="3" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find a hairpin (the old fashioned sturdy metal ones are best). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert the U-shaped end at the stem end along the pit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;With a twisting motion, separate the pit from the flesh.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Either pull out the pit with the pin or push it out through the opening.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/75852/how-can-i-pit-cherries-easily-and-neatly/75854?s=2%7C22.9981#75854&quot;&gt;Works for cherries too.&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2018-05-03T10:13:27.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18566" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-03T16:29:13.880" Score="2" ViewCount="373" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to fix a 7-inch Android tablet on my car dashboard. It will be used as map navigator, music player (via Bluetooth) among other applications. Following images may help you understand the situation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HuMxN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HuMxNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;interior of a car, Dashboard and AC controls in Focus.&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to fix it below AC controls. Can anyone suggest what kind of magnet or adhesive I should use for this purpose?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24501" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-05-16T13:25:21.707" LastActivityDate="2018-05-16T13:25:21.707" Title="How to fix a tablet on car dashboard?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18567" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18566" CreationDate="2018-05-03T19:43:35.420" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend using something similar to this: &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.de/Wicked-Chili-Blackberry-Autohalterung-kompatibel-schwarz-black/dp/B078JGCXK5/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_4?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1525376252&amp;amp;sr=8-4-fkmr0&amp;amp;keywords=ipad+autohalterung+l%C3%BCfter&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.de/Wicked-Chili-Blackberry-Autohalterung-kompatibel-schwarz-black/dp/B078JGCXK5/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_4?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1525376252&amp;amp;sr=8-4-fkmr0&amp;amp;keywords=ipad+autohalterung+l%C3%BCfter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will have to look for a tablet-sized one, but the principle stays the same, and I know they exist, because we have one in our car. It attaches to the vents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19108" LastActivityDate="2018-05-03T19:43:35.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18568" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-04T03:04:57.670" Score="5" ViewCount="518" Body="&lt;p&gt;Washcloths used for bathing/showers seem to lose their softness and start feeling rough really quickly. And putting them through the wash doesn’t completely restore them. Is there a certain way of washing them or maintaining them that can help them stay soft? Or certain laundry detergents? Or are  washcloths used for bathing bound to quickly become permanently rough?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastEditorUserId="7786" LastEditDate="2018-05-16T13:10:53.137" LastActivityDate="2019-01-07T23:01:00.157" Title="Is there a way to prevent washcloths from getting rough?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18569" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-04T03:14:05.903" Score="0" ViewCount="1104" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems like it happens randomly. Sometimes I can use a can of spray paint on a dozen different occasions with the same nozzle and it never clogs up. Sometimes they clog up after the first use. Sometimes they even clog up suddenly while I’m using them! And then it seems impossible to unclog without damaging the nozzle.  What exactly causes nozzles to suddenly clog up and how can it be prevented or fixed? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2018-05-04T13:53:25.113" Title="How to prevent spray paint nozzles from clogging?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18530" CreationDate="2018-05-04T10:11:05.803" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A great option would be the use of plasti dip. Plasti dip is a rubber-ish spray that is non conductive (since you mention the cpu you might as well want to paint your motherboard? If you mean the heatsink on top of the cpu, you'd need special paint that is thermal conductive).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since it's rubber-ish, you can also remove it later on if you decide you don't like it (anymore) or want to sell some computer parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's also &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00KUBKUQ8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fairly cheap&lt;/a&gt; and can be found in most car shops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Linus, from Linus Tech Tips, recently did a video about this one. You could check it out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO4Zope7I84&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24207" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-05-05T09:23:37.063" LastActivityDate="2018-05-05T09:23:37.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18569" CreationDate="2018-05-04T13:53:25.113" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;DISCLAIMER: I've never actually used spray paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The clogging is caused by dry paint mainly. To prevent this the paint manufacturers advice, after you've finished using it on the occasion, to turn it upsidedown and spray away the paint that was left in the tube-ways, so that there will be no paint left to dry and cause clogging. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another reason for clogging is poor quality paint (most likely the reason it cloggs all of a sudden in miduse). I don't think there is anything you can do about it (exept for buying a different brand of paint).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a last resort you could try soaking the clogged nozzle in paint solvent for a while, but I don't know if that would make any difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24507" LastActivityDate="2018-05-04T13:53:25.113" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18574" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18578" CreationDate="2018-05-06T20:02:16.073" Score="0" ViewCount="1364" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently visited the Aral sea and filled a plastic bottle with sea water. I want to keep it as a souvenir for years to come but I don't know what would be the best container. Ideally I would seal it as I don't plan to open it ever again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas on what would be the best containers? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24518" LastActivityDate="2018-05-07T07:52:35.287" Title="How to store sea water as a souvenir for years" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18575" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9860" CreationDate="2018-05-06T20:06:27.873" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have fashioned a broom stick with dollar store baby booties (or paper towels) rubber banded around the end of the pole to clean btwn my refrigerator and side cabinet. You’d think someone would’ve invented a product to sell by now. Sigh, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24519" LastActivityDate="2018-05-06T20:06:27.873" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18576" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18560" CreationDate="2018-05-06T20:10:45.793" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I go out during my lunchbreak and I buy something that needs to be refrigerated for the afternoon, I put it into the office fridge. How do I remember to take it home with me? Simple, I put my car keys in the fridge with the item - I'm going nowhere without it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hence, I would say, keep the dongle on your key-ring - either you're remembering both keys and dongle, or you're going nowhere. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, this only works if you're a driver - otherwise you get home and can't get into the house because your keys are on the table in the classroom - not quite so helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One other possibility might be to have something garishly coloured that you insert into the bottom of the remote as you remove the dongle - maybe just a rolled-up tube of day-glo paper or cardboard. Then, when you're packing away the remote, the garish attachment might remind you to swap it for the dongle that's supposed to be in the slot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-05-06T20:10:45.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18577" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2453" CreationDate="2018-05-06T20:12:51.553" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;We've got German Shepherd's (long hair) and our vacuum's are getting continually clogged up. We used to use scissors but have recently tried a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rollareleasa.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;RollaReleasa&lt;/a&gt; which is great at picking and cutting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24520" LastActivityDate="2018-05-06T20:12:51.553" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18578" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18574" CreationDate="2018-05-07T04:37:12.147" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Seal it in a glass container with opening melted shut, or at least tightly stoppered and wax covered. A &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B006VYY3DY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Florence flask&lt;/a&gt; looks nice and the neck can be melted by a propane torch. You can buy flasks with stoppers, but ground-glass joints are not quite airtight unless a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_glass_joint#Hermetic_sealing&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;membrane such as PTFE (Teflon©) tape&lt;/a&gt; is used in the joint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;N.B.&lt;/strong&gt; Leave air space in the container or thermal expansion will shatter it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-05-07T04:37:12.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18579" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18574" CreationDate="2018-05-07T07:52:35.287" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't think there is a maintenance-free way to do this. The sea water you captured is full of microscopic life &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.marineaquariumsa.com/threads/how-long-can-sea-water-be-stored.35499/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;which will start decaying&lt;/a&gt; when it runs out of nutrients and/or oxygen. In about a month, it'll all be dead, giving off an unpleasant smell and you might get visible contamination as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'd have to filter it (through e.g. a carbon bed) and then add chlorine to keep it clean, and at that point it's no longer Aral sea water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-05-07T07:52:35.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18580" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18560" CreationDate="2018-05-07T07:56:12.103" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Attach a wire to the dongle, tie it to something you won't forget to take (e.g. your bag). The drawback: if you do forget the dongle, it'll be yanked out of the computer violently when you walk off with your bag. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-05-07T07:56:12.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18581" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7812" CreationDate="2018-05-07T16:15:31.453" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &quot;R&quot; value of the cooler insulation as well as the seal around the lid are important in retaining the cold. The size of the cooler is also important because the ratio of ice to the product you are trying to keep cool is also a factor. You can get pink RV anti-freeze used to winterize drinking water pipes and tanks in boats and motor homes  It is I would assume non-toxic if accidentally ingested. Ice packs made from anti-freeze would probably cool faster to a lower temperature but not for a longer time.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24528" LastActivityDate="2018-05-07T16:15:31.453" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18584" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-07T17:24:39.417" Score="3" ViewCount="399" Body="&lt;p&gt;We buy a block of baking chocolate of five Kg around ten pounds. When we want to use the chocolate it's always a hassle to break off a piece. It's  a block five cm thick ( two inches). I need a easier way to break off just the amount we need. thank you&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11415" LastActivityDate="2018-05-08T09:45:43.373" Title="easy way to break off pieces of baking chocolate" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18585" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6898" CreationDate="2018-05-07T17:53:26.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried it with such a big book, but nowadays there are great scan apps from the smartphone, which can give very good quality and also fix the display to make it look scanned. They can adjust the direction, colors etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of those apps has options for batch scanning, and so you can hold your smartphone above the book and turn each page. It would be much faster than doing the same on a scanning machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you choose to use an app like that, you can use a simple smartphone tripod (or how the smartphone version is called), and it would make your life much easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;It doesn't help with the turn every page problem, but it does help make the procedure faster in case you don't find any other way.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastEditorUserId="7786" LastEditDate="2018-05-08T13:12:20.133" LastActivityDate="2018-05-08T13:12:20.133" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18587" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18584" CreationDate="2018-05-07T23:52:15.833" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can think of 2 options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Add your own indentations. That is, figure out the size you need, and score it to that size with a serrated knife (like a large bread knife). It should break off very easily that way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to chip the whole giant block into small pieces, which you can store in tightly-sealed plastic bags or plastic containers. Then, when you need a certain weight, just pour out the right amount of the small chips you made.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-05-07T23:52:15.833" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18589" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18584" CreationDate="2018-05-08T09:45:43.373" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you will get better suggestions on Seasoned Advice (the Stack exchange for professional and amateur chefs).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But apart from chopping off a large chunk by using a knife/chisel and a blunt tool like a hammer, you could also heat the knife and melt-cut the piece you want (I don't see a problem with doing it, although there might be, because of the nature of chocolate).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24507" LastActivityDate="2018-05-08T09:45:43.373" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18592" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17596" CreationDate="2018-05-08T16:14:30.103" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make a paste of 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon of milk. Mix it thoroughly then dip some cotton in it and apply that cotton to the affected area. Leave it to dry. After drying  peel of the cotton swiftly and you're ready to go blackhead free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24537" LastActivityDate="2018-05-08T16:14:30.103" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18593" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-08T19:47:35.287" Score="7" ViewCount="986" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am 19 but still cannot apply soap on back properly when bathing. This is a hectic work in order to clean my body i have to wash my back  properly too. So is there any lifehack  to apply soap easily?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24537" LastEditorUserId="24537" LastEditDate="2018-05-08T19:58:28.457" LastActivityDate="2018-11-26T04:33:04.947" Title="How to apply soap on back when bathing correctly?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18594" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-09T02:29:29.027" Score="4" ViewCount="1746" Body="&lt;p&gt;My HYLO eyedrops are dispensed by Pump Action; it doesn't need squeezing or gravity.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iaU15.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iaU15m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Bottle of eyedrops&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually must instill eyedrops myself; nobody can help me. But I miss too often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Method 1: Vertical drop in eyes, while staring at the ceiling and lying on my back.&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.1. I wash my hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.2. I lie flat on my back (on the couch or ground). I then stare at the dispenser's opening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.3. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.diyphotography.net/a-neat-trick-to-determine-your-dominant-eye/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;My right eye (OS) is dominant&lt;/a&gt;. So I  instill left eye first (OD), while keeping open OS:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U3Z8f.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U3Z8f.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Instruction diagram&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.4. After closing both eyes for 5 mins, I keep OS  open when instilling OD.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.5. Difficulty: The drop lands on an eyelash, or the Upper or Lower Eyelid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Method 2: Squirt in eyes, while standing and in front of mirror.&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2.1. I stand in front of a mirror to witness my aim.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2.2. Same as 1.3. I aim the dispenser at the caruncle:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wTu8m.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wTu8mm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Image of actual application of drops&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2.3. Difficulty: Because I'm standing, most of the drop falls out the eye.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T10:56:20.290" Title="How can I self-aim eyedrops more accurately?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18595" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-09T02:34:01.750" Score="1" ViewCount="117" Body="&lt;p&gt;My family uses eyeglass cloths from the manufacturer: Ic! Berlin, Lindberg. We wash them in the washing machine, then hang them to dry. Yet before the first wipe, it already contains motes/specks, bigger than dust. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the washing machine isn't the snag, we prefer not to handwash, to save more effort and time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2018-05-12T13:17:58.530" Title="How can I cleanse my eyeglass cloth that's dirty, even after being washed in the washing machine?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18596" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18593" CreationDate="2018-05-09T04:34:36.910" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you have a scrub or something like that with a long handle on it? Maybe you could attach one of these to the end of a &quot;stick&quot; and apply soap like that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-05-09T04:34:36.910" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18594" CreationDate="2018-05-09T10:47:06.063" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't use eyedrops, but it doesn't make sense to aim at the caruncle - this is the place where tears discharge and if you put the drop there it will, naturally, fall out immediately. (Keep in mind that the tear gland is located at the further top side of the eye and you want to mimick that as much as possible when you apply eyedrops.) So I'd suggest you stand in front of the mirror, draw your lower eyelid away from your eye and aim, in the pocket formed, at the furthermost side from the caruncle (so that the drops would spread well before discharging at the caruncle). Tilt your head back right after this if you think it's necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24507" LastActivityDate="2018-05-09T10:47:06.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18594" CreationDate="2018-05-09T12:00:16.507" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually apply eyedrops while standing, and looking up. No need to lie down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the left eye: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tilt your head back as far as you can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use your thumb to hold down the lower eyelid, and the forefinger to hold the upper eyelid. This keeps you from blinking and provides a visual reference.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use your right hand to hold the eyedropper. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Position the eyedropper: when looking straight up, you should be looking along the nozzle of the eyedropper. Your left hand gives a visual reference: the eyedropper should be just above your left thumb. Note the distance between your thumb and the nozzle. Try a few times until you get the distance right, then remember this distance for next time. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-05-09T12:00:16.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18600" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18595" CreationDate="2018-05-09T15:23:46.033" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You must locate and eliminate the source of the dirt. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is the dirt in the water supply?&lt;br&gt;• Hand fill the washer with clean water. If the dirt is not present after the wash, you must ensure clean wash water.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Is the dirt in the washer?&lt;br&gt;• Check the filters of the washing machine. If the filters are dirty, clean or replace them.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Is the dirt in the air?&lt;br&gt;• Check the cloth before and after you hang the cloth out to dry. If the cloth is clean when wet, the place where you dry your wash must be clean.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Work step-by-step to isolate when the problem occurs. After you locate the source of the problem, take corrective action. This might be to change the water supply, the treatment of the water supply, change or clean the washer water filtration system, change the method or location for drying, wash the cloth by hand, accept the dirt as unavoidable, discard or replace the cleaning cloth, use disposable materials.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-09T15:23:46.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18601" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18595" CreationDate="2018-05-09T23:41:46.143" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could spray them with a stain remover like Shout before washing them, but only if the fabric won't get ruined.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-05-09T23:41:46.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18602" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-10T02:56:27.850" Score="4" ViewCount="41593" Body="&lt;p&gt;I’ve got the kiddie pool out for my toddler this summer. The water from the garden hose is freezing cold though.  I’m looking for a way to easily warm up the water a bit. The warmth doesn’t need to be maintained; I think that if the water is relatively warm when the swimming commences, that will be good enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastEditorUserId="23311" LastEditDate="2018-05-10T17:14:35.043" LastActivityDate="2020-05-28T17:09:28.850" Title="How can I easily get warm water in a kiddie pool?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18603" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18602" CreationDate="2018-05-10T02:58:16.030" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Filling the pool in the morning and letting it sit in the sun helps it warm up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Works best if it’s not cloudy and if you’re able to fill it up a few hours before using it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2018-05-10T02:58:16.030" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18604" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18602" CreationDate="2018-05-10T03:00:41.323" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I will boil a large pot of water and add it to the water in the kiddie pool to quickly boost the temperature. This doesn’t work for my wife though as it would be a bit heavy for her to carry all the way to the pool. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2018-05-10T03:00:41.323" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18594" CreationDate="2018-05-10T07:27:20.393" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a contact lense wearer, I modified the method for inserting a contact lense for this purpose. For me it works pertty great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull your eyelids wide open with your forefinger and middle finger, with your palm being in the plane of your face. (In my experience this is much more effective and convenient than using your thumb- and forefinger.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Face the sky with your head (no need to lie down), and stare straight forward, so your iris is around the center of your eye&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Position the eyedrop where it's point is (blurredly) seen at the center of your field of vision. This means it's right above your iris. Bring it as close as you feel comfortable. With some experience this can be pretty close - centimeter close.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply the drop.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;???&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Profit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4729" LastActivityDate="2018-05-10T07:27:20.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18607" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18593" CreationDate="2018-05-10T17:57:47.827" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have several options when it comes to back cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My preferred method is to lather up my hair and let the suds drip down my back while rinsing. I find I'm able to get pretty full coverage on my back with soap, and as long as I haven't been shirtless, this light stripping of oils is sufficient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similarly, soaking in a soapy bath may also prove sufficient to clean off an accumulation of skin oils.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, if your back is particularly dirty you may need to employ some tools to scrub it.  As BrettFromLA suggests, the ideal tool is called a back brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sans a back brush you could try draping washcloth over your shoulder and garbing the opposing ends with your hands in order to reach the areas you are otherwise unable to reach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24555" LastActivityDate="2018-05-10T17:57:47.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18608" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-10T19:35:16.253" Score="6" ViewCount="462" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to reuse disposable water bottles as many times as I can so that they get many uses before having to be recycled. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming you continue to properly wash the disposable water bottle, is it safe and feasible to continue using the same one? I've read that leaving them in the sun can cause the plastic to bleed chemicals into the water. But if the bottle is protected from the sun, are there other things that will cause it to deteriorate or bleed chemicals? What can be done to keep it functional?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-05-11T17:20:18.953" LastActivityDate="2018-05-17T12:11:26.033" Title="How can you reuse a disposable water bottle indefinitely?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;container&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3972" CreationDate="2018-05-10T20:52:35.023" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The object is to make it so mold will not grow it the bottle. Before storing the water bottle,completely drain it. Then store it with the cap off. Also,don't drink out of the bottle with any food or food taste in your mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23758" LastActivityDate="2018-05-10T20:52:35.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18610" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18608" CreationDate="2018-05-10T21:36:15.680" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Plastic bottles have an expiration date - the plastic releases materials and chemicals, and after some time, even if saved well (as you try to do) - you'll need to recycle it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can look at a water bottle, and the expiration date on it is more or less the expiration of the plastic bottle.&lt;BR&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;(If I'll find a source - I'll update)&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, try to save it in a good condition - keep away from heat and sun. Also, of course it's suitable only for cold/room temperature liquids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(If I'm not wrong, you can have it for around a year)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2018-05-10T21:36:15.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18602" CreationDate="2018-05-11T14:45:41.393" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on the layout of your home and garden, you can connect your garden hose not to the cold tap outside, but to an indoor faucet and select the appropriate temperature. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will of course only work if the distance between the pool and the nearest faucet is smaller than the hose length, but many parents will want the kiddie pool rather close to the house, in order to supervise play and possibly get some work done in the mean time. (Of course no responsible parent will leave very small kids to play alone.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2018-05-11T14:45:41.393" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18613" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18595" CreationDate="2018-05-12T13:17:58.530" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I couldn't find any good info on IC! website but chances are these are microfiber cloths. They should NOT be washed in the machine or exposed to any detergent. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cleanipedia.com/gb/laundry/wash-microfiber-cloths-towels&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.cleanipedia.com/gb/laundry/wash-microfiber-cloths-towels&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By machine washing them, you may have worn them out. You either hand wash them or just get new ones. Microfiber cleaning cloths are very effective and very inexpensive, partially driven by the demand for cleaning touch screens from tablets and smart phones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something likes this, for example (assuming you are in Germany) &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00EZGFQMC/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00EZGFQMC/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&lt;/a&gt; (no product recommendation or endorsement intended. When used as intended (no detergent, little or no water) they work great and last multiple years. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the glasses are heavily soiled, I do a quick wash with warm water and maybe a tad of dish soap. Otherwise, I just wipe the (dry!) glasses with a microfiber cloth. Cleans all your tablets and smart phones too!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7364" LastActivityDate="2018-05-12T13:17:58.530" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18614" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18616" CreationDate="2018-05-13T00:25:05.420" Score="0" ViewCount="234" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was asked to repaire LCD screen and after doing so, I wanted to polish the screen so I used ACETONE to clean it, but when I tried the same on the back of the LCD, acetone dried and don't know how to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pRRfM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pRRfMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;acetone stuck on the back of LCD&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried dish-washing product and clothes-washig product without success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Question:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Kindly tell my how to remove this dried acetone?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks in advance. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24565" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-05-16T13:18:07.480" LastActivityDate="2018-05-16T15:45:11.233" Title="Cleaning the back of LCD screen" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;repair&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18616" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18614" CreationDate="2018-05-13T12:53:38.423" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You got some &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;REALLY BAD ADVICE&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You cannot remove the acetone. You have melted the plastic on the back of the screen. Acetone is a solvent for plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the area is very lightly affected, you may be able to hide the damage by using &lt;strong&gt;CAR BODY PASTE WAX&lt;/strong&gt; as you would on a fine car finish. Car paste wax in a &lt;strong&gt;LIGHT&lt;/strong&gt; application will fill the microscopically small pits in the plastic finish. Buffing the wax will probably make the dark finish on the back of the monitor look practically new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The wax finish will not be as durable as the original plastic. Since it will sit facing away from viewers, it probably won't be noticed if you don't mention it. Car wax is tough and it should last as long as the monitor does.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might have to buy a new case for the monitor or replace the whole monitor if your favour isn't appreciated by whomever you did this for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-13T12:53:38.423" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18602" CreationDate="2018-05-13T13:14:22.317" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Use Solar Power&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get the longest hose you can find. Connect another hose to it to make it longer if you can.&#xA;The sun can heat the water in the hose as it travels through it on its way to the pool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lay the hose in the sun. Some put large loops in the hose and lay the loops on a hot place such as a rooftop or dark-coloured pavement such as a drive-way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turn on the water enough to fill the hose and stop. Put the end of the hose into the pool and wait until the hose heats up. Then, turn the water on very slowly so fresh water replaces the heated water going into the pool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While this is happening, cover the pool with a plastic sheet and the sun will keep the water warm, help heat up the water already in the pool, conserve the heated water already in the pool, and protect the water from dirt and leaves that might be blowing around. Use the plastic to cover the full pool after play is over for the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, you can use the whole thing as a teachable moment on conservation, radiation, and whatever else you can work into the lesson.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-13T13:14:22.317" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18618" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11927" CreationDate="2018-05-13T13:56:34.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have another method you could use but this is 100% me thinking about your dilemma here..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My method is that you store the bottles in the fridge from now on and if you want it colder then put ice in a glass full of the pop/soda of your choice (I recommend anywhere between 2-4 cubes but it's really up to you) and voila, a cold refreshing drink. Be sure to drink it before the ice melts because it tends to taste a bit watered down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way you do not have to worry about forgetting the bottle in the freezer in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24567" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2018-05-23T15:19:54.720" LastActivityDate="2018-05-23T15:19:54.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18619" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-13T21:05:29.347" Score="1" ViewCount="107" Body="&lt;p&gt;My current lifestyle requires moving homes frequently. While I don’t own too many things, I am not a minimalist and I do have lots of clothes and equipment needed for different (outdoor) activities. At the moment I have a reasonable sized room with a closet, but taking clothes out of suitcase and putting them on shelves and packing them again in short term is very time consuming and living out of a suitcase isn’t convenient either. Are there any specific storage units or methods to keep my clothes organized while making it easy to move frequently?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P. S. The clothes in conversation are mostly tops and Tshirts and trousers that don’t need ironing so can be folded. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24568" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T19:35:08.597" Title="How to store clothes to suit frequent movings?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18620" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18619" CreationDate="2018-05-13T23:45:47.087" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unusual situations call for unusual solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Being on-the-move is normal for many; but, most have a 'home base' where some things can be stored. This allows traveling light. You know this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A snail carries everything in its shell. An equivalent for you might be a large-enough container to hold most everything you may need; but, the down-side is the inconvenience of moving it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Back in the day, a steamer (travel) trunk was used. While most are like large footlockers, some were vertical with shelves and drawers. They are strong and relatively inexpensive. You could probably get one made or modified to your exact requirements. There are all sorts. You probably wouldn't mind living out of one if it met your requirements. I put one of mine on a small mover's dolly to make it easy to move around and go over door sills, etc. It's not difficult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They used to carry a traveler's possessions from trains, to hotels, to boats, and back to home again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cG1F1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cG1F1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Vertical Steamer Trunk&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AGm9J.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AGm9J.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Footlocker Steamer Trunk&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have your own transportation, you can move your things whenever and wherever you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If not, express shipping is inexpensive but slooooow. You might want to split your things into two containers. Keep one and send one ahead to your next destination. When you leave, ship the one you have to catch-up with you at your destination or take it with you. Meanwhile, one will be waiting for you when you arrive. Rinse and Repeat as you go.&lt;br&gt; (&lt;em&gt;Whew !&lt;/em&gt; - maybe not.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should work for you* as it's a tried-and-true solution that has withstood the test of time&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*That's until you meet someone who you can't live without and will glue you to a spot— of their choosing— on the planet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-13T23:45:47.087" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18621" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11927" CreationDate="2018-05-14T00:30:24.750" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Recharge the drink&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Easiest and most efficient way to rehabilitate flat soft drinks is to use a CO2 gasifier such as the SodaStream™ to reintroduce carbon dioxide under pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works with plain water. It will work with Coke™ so you don't have to use what is left-over to clean pots, pans, and toilets. You can drink it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The liquid beverage remains the same delicious, patented, caffeinated, high-fructose corn syrup saturated, phosphoric acid-laced junk drink. All you need to do is carbonate the flat liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pour cold flat Coke™ into the reinforced container as give it a few blasts of carbon dioxide with the SodaStream™.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Done. Your first re-habilitated cold re-freshing Coke™ only cost you U$79.99&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-14T00:30:24.750" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18622" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18740" CreationDate="2018-05-14T02:28:57.653" Score="1" ViewCount="100130" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a VIP skybag (I believe this does not matter). It has a 3 number TSA lock inbuilt into the suitcase. I know the combination to unlock, let's say it's 345. Recently it was locked and while there was a different number on the combination lock the reset\set lock button was pressed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since then the reset\ set lock button is pressed (stuck) and the lock button also does not unlock. Any pointers on how to unlock it. I am thinking of unscrewing the lock from inside of the suitcase but seems quite a hassle as I may have to assemble it back hence let me know if there is any other option to unlock it from the outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24570" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-08-23T20:29:10.533" LastActivityDate="2019-12-19T01:23:27.050" Title="TSA lock reset button stuck" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;&lt;locks&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18624" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18626" CreationDate="2018-05-14T15:03:21.733" Score="1" ViewCount="553" Body="&lt;p&gt;The last few drops after peeing remain on my penis which wets my underwear or my pant if there is no underwear(which makes situation even worse).Also I would be happy if someone tells me how to pee in urinal properly to avoid any nasty affair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24505" LastActivityDate="2021-01-12T12:34:26.583" Title="What should I do to avoid wetting my pants while peeing?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18625" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18637" CreationDate="2018-05-14T16:18:37.297" Score="3" ViewCount="1367" Body="&lt;p&gt;If a bee is circling around me, how can I make it go away, without killing her (including letting her sting me)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Today it happened (it wasn't the first time), and the bee was around for 10 minutes until I gave up and just walked slowly away (I was sitting on the grass).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The point is how to make bees peacefully go away, and not for me not being there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastEditorUserId="7786" LastEditDate="2018-06-06T11:30:38.927" LastActivityDate="2018-06-06T11:30:38.927" Title="How to make a bee go away from me?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;insects&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18626" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18624" CreationDate="2018-05-14T16:22:44.087" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Underwear is one way to isolate your expensive outerwear from your body's various daily glandular functions and their waste such as skin cells, hair, sweat, oils, etc. Urine is just one of them that you've recently noticed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some males wipe or &quot;blot&quot; (soak-up) the moisture with a small piece of toilet tissue that they discard when they flush or put into waste before washing their hands. Some hold the base of their penis and quickly &quot;flick&quot; the remaining droplet(s) from it into the urinal. Some squeeze the excess by working from the base of their penis to the end forcing the remaining moisture from it. Some press the base of their penis behind the testicles to accomplish the same thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try different things and go with what works for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-14T16:22:44.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18628" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18638" CreationDate="2018-05-14T18:19:39.270" Score="3" ViewCount="2677" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have toddlers and would like to childproof the power button on my desktop computer which sits on the floor. Unfortunately I don’t have the option of moving it out of reach and I can’t really put any kind of a barrier around the desk. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some kind of little latching cover is what I’m imagining, but of course it’s preferable if the solution doesn’t involve permanently maiming the aesthetic of  the computer case. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/if7au.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/if7aum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-05-16T13:15:36.377" LastActivityDate="2018-05-16T13:15:36.377" Title="How do I childproof the power button on my computer without making it hard for me to get to?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9398" CreationDate="2018-05-14T18:22:14.700" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put paper down first or failing that, wait until someone starts the electric hand-dryer and then GO FOR IT! The sound of the dryer will give you a good 10-30 seconds of farting and splashing undetected. ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24576" LastActivityDate="2018-05-14T18:22:14.700" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18628" CreationDate="2018-05-14T23:02:44.337" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are trying to protect it against being turned &lt;em&gt;on&lt;/em&gt;, you can:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;unplug it after powering down, or&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;plug it into a power strip and turn off the strip after powering down, or&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;plug it into an extension cord, and unplug it from the extension cord after powering down.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are trying to protect it against being turned &lt;em&gt;off&lt;/em&gt;, I don't have a solution. But I imagine you would be at your computer when it's on (usually), so you could keep the little hands away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-05-14T23:02:44.337" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18631" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18625" CreationDate="2018-05-15T01:03:44.973" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bees are defensive by nature and will not attack unless provoked or threatened. They are intelligent and curious. If you have nothing sweet to offer (or pollen), they'll get bored and move on. They have a life.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they do get too close for comfort, try to remain calm and not to loose your cool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try to &lt;strong&gt;keep still&lt;/strong&gt; and close your eyes if they hover close to your face. They might even land to &quot;taste&quot; your sweat or whatever soap remains on your skin. Stay calm. They have no reason to bite.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Avoid&lt;/strong&gt; waving your hands, arms, or objects to swat the bee. The little guy will interpret your moves as aggressive and a threat which is true after all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You smell marvelous. Well, of course you do. That's what draws insects to you; so, &lt;strong&gt;avoid&lt;/strong&gt; wearing cologne, scented deodorant, or lotions which they find attractive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you get some space, walk slowly away. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-15T01:03:44.973" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18632" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11648" CreationDate="2018-05-15T01:18:43.970" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than move the eraser from side-to-side, right-to-left, left-to-right; wipe from the top to the bottom. Move across the board repeating your movement from top-to-bottom only—lifting the eraser between each down stroke.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This one-way action will greatly reduce the airborne chalk dust. The bulk of the chalk dust will accumulate in the chalk tray which can be disposed of neatly into a receptacle at the conclusion of the class.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Practice makes perfect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-15T01:18:43.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18633" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18628" CreationDate="2018-05-15T02:41:11.200" Score="6" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find or cut a piece of stiff plastic that overlaps the switch a bit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drill a hole (or use a heated nail to do so) a trifle larger than a bamboo skewer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the plastic in place with double-stick wall-mount adhesive (can be removed with ether) or plastic cement (fairly permanent, but can be done &lt;em&gt;esthetically&lt;/em&gt;).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the skewer down to leave a stub long enough to depress the button.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hide the skewer in a desk drawer when not using the PC.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, &lt;em&gt;nothing&lt;/em&gt; can resist a truly inventive child's efforts: &quot;The mains cord makes a fun pull toy.&quot; &quot;Bashing &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; the keys makes loud noises.&quot; &quot;Will the diaper pin fit the mains outlet?&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-05-15T02:41:11.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18628" CreationDate="2018-05-15T20:24:24.390" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are willing to do a major hack...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy a button in any electronic store, such as RadioShack. These are the cheapest thing. Something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qaF1P.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qaF1P.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;A button&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can then open the case of your desktop and find the two wires that go on its power button. Cut those wires, splice new longer ones. Have them come out the back of the desktop case and go all the way to a place where your children cannot reach. Then attach the ends of the wires to the button's contacts. You will have moved the on/off switch to a higher position while keeping the desktop case in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you disconnect the wires from the motherboard, you will have to reconnect them exactly as they were in order to be able to turn it on again. Every motherboard manual has a section detailing the wiring of the on/off button - it goes along with the wiring of the reset switch, frontal USB ports, and for some old motherboards, an internal speaker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disclaimer: if you don't feel confortable operating a soldering iron, or if you are not skilled with electronics or electric stuff, this might not be a good idea. You may risk shorting your motherboard. Otherwise, have fun!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22702" LastActivityDate="2018-05-15T20:24:24.390" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18628" CreationDate="2018-05-15T20:35:20.080" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tape a penny over the power button.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replace the tape as it loses adhesiveness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23554" LastActivityDate="2018-05-15T20:35:20.080" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18636" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-16T05:39:56.180" Score="0" ViewCount="186" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was looking to buy a bookshelf to store my books until after I saw that my neighbor friend bookshelf was attacked by white ants secretly, where he found almost half of the books were damaged. So, I was thinking not to use bookshelves rather something different to store my books in a safe and organized manner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking to take advantage the walls of my room, like making a support in a type so that books can be kept efficiently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I ran out of ideas, it would be very much helpful if one could help me in this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19814" LastEditorUserId="23434" LastEditDate="2018-05-16T15:40:57.650" LastActivityDate="2018-05-21T00:27:32.123" Title="Keeping books in an organized manner without using a bookshelf" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18625" CreationDate="2018-05-16T07:15:51.287" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I disagree with the advice given by @Stan. I have a tried-and-tested technique with bees and wasps which I have been using with complete success for many years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When one of them is buzzing around I DO use my hands to ward them off, but, where I agree with Stan is that you should not do it agressively. The insect must not feel the need to defend itself but you are trying to &quot;guide&quot; it away in the gentlest way possible. It helps to remember that these creatures live in a world where things move around them all the time due to wind, or maybe the flicking tail of a cow. They are not prediposed to assume that a moving hand is intent on aggression.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have something sweet like a fruit drink or ice-lolly, they will be trying to get to that. I found that by guiding them away from it no more than FOUR times (almost always THREE times) they seem to sense that this snack is not worth the effort and they move on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember, to sting you, these creatures need to land on you and deploy their stinger in a particular way. You will easily be able to kill it, or, my preference, flick it off you before it can hurt you. Really, their stinging mechanism is no danger at all unless you aren't aware they have already landed on you and they then feel threatened because you've done something like scratched the area or sat on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using this trick, not only do I have a 100% success rate at defending myself and my family, I have regularly stepped-in in public places where a person (usually a young mother) is in a total panic due to an insect, and managed to restore the situation without bloodshed on either side. I've never had to let an insect taste me or my ice-cream. I don't have to worry about what scented products I use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's important to add that I live in the UK where most things are NOT trying to kill you on a daily basis. I wouldn't like to guarantee this in a country like Australia where, as Terry Pratchett put it, the only harmless wildlife is &quot;Some of the sheep&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2018-05-16T07:23:08.147" LastActivityDate="2018-05-16T07:23:08.147" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18628" CreationDate="2018-05-16T10:53:54.053" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The function of the power button is entirely defined by software.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;BIOS&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This can be a BIOS setting in the power management section. By default the power button (PWR) is set to always power off after a &lt;strong&gt;delay of 4 seconds&lt;/strong&gt; which should be enough time for toddlers to lose interest. Some BIOS allow to also disable this or have different options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;OS&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most operating Systems also allow to define what the power button does. In Windows 10 you will find those in the &lt;em&gt;System Settings&lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;Power Options&lt;/em&gt;. Look for the power button settings for a choice of&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;do nothing&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hibernate&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;shut down&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;turn off the Display&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A combination of both BIOS, and OS settings may lead to the desired protection until the kids are old enough to operate this button alone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Only if those fully and easily reversible measures didn't help I would consider a hardware hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-05-16T10:53:54.053" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18639" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18608" CreationDate="2018-05-16T12:39:02.517" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I applaud your desire to reduce waste, but…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is important to not re-use particular recyclable bottles.  (Somehow magically it is fine with the original product in it [or &lt;em&gt;more&lt;/em&gt; so, anyway], but there is an issue with re-using it.)  I believe(d) confidently that the pertinent number was 1 (and possibly 2); what I have just read mentions 7, so it might be both, or it might vary by country or something.  [Edit:  …Or maybe it is BPA and phthalates as separate issues.]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a health issue.  I used to believe that there is no permanent effect, but what I have just read suggests otherwise.  (With apologies) I shall leave you to do a search; start by searching for “health BPA”.  The chemical in question is BPA; recyclable number 1 is PETE, and what I have just read talks about polycarbonate (number 7).  The first two of those three might be different issues.  (I am fairly sure that there is another chemical as well, that leaches — maybe phthalate(s).  [Edit:  PETE is Polyethylene Terephthalate.] )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following is the most alarming article I just found; this is not an endorsement.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://draxe.com/bpa-toxic-effects/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://draxe.com/bpa-toxic-effects/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy a drinking bottle that is BPA-free, or you can just go with glass or metal.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to this article…&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.newscientist.com/article/2123098-bpa-free-water-bottles-may-contain-another-harmful-chemical/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.newscientist.com/article/2123098-bpa-free-water-bottles-may-contain-another-harmful-chemical/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;… the substitute BHPF appears to be harmful too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that washing a bottle in hot water can make the problem worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For these reasons, the &quot;hack&quot; is that there is none.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24591" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-05-17T12:11:26.033" LastActivityDate="2018-05-17T12:11:26.033" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18640" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18614" CreationDate="2018-05-16T15:45:11.233" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You got some REALLY BAD ADVICE. (Alternate answer)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You cannot remove the acetone. You have melted the plastic on the back of the screen. Acetone is a solvent for plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can try to polish the rough plastic finish with a light abrasive such as jeweller's rouge or common toothpaste. Do this by hand. Do not take any short-cuts with power tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Search the Web for instructions to polish plastic. There is some instructions for polishing automobile headlight covers and for polishing convertible top windows. Use them for guidance and tips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might have to buy a new case for the monitor or replace the whole monitor if your favour isn't appreciated by whomever you did this for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-16T15:45:11.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18642" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-18T04:03:58.353" Score="4" ViewCount="3520" Body="&lt;p&gt;I get the larger size boxes of tissues (210 count). Once the box of tissues only has about 1/3 of the tissues remaining, the top tissue isn’t very close to the opening of the box, so gravity usually pulls it back down into the box. If you pull it through enough so that it doesn’t fall back in, then it gets pulled away from the next tissue in line enough that it separates, and when you pull the tissue out later on, it doesn’t draw the next one up through the opening.  Is there a simple way to prevent this problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2020-02-10T23:59:58.700" Title="How can I prevent tissues from falling back into the box?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18644" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18636" CreationDate="2018-05-19T09:50:23.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your problem seems to be (a potential attack of) ants, and not using bookshelves. Just put ant poison where you plan to store your books (choose the appropriate type, so that  you don't get it on the books themselves).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24507" LastActivityDate="2018-05-19T09:50:23.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18645" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-20T00:41:32.580" Score="1" ViewCount="129" Body="&lt;p&gt;This question especially affects (law) books for which a new edition is published every 2 or 3 years. Assume that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;the authors didn't detail or record the changes between the older and newest edition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rereading the older and newest editions is already time-consuming. Comparing page-by-page is too inefficient and untrustworthy (your eyes might easily miss something).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Both editions may not exist in a computerised format and be searched on a computer. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2018-08-20T08:01:43.567" Title="How can I efficiently spot/track changes in a newer edition of the same book?" Tags="&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18646" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18648" CreationDate="2018-05-20T01:47:44.157" Score="0" ViewCount="95" Body="&lt;p&gt;I leave very high up and yet there are many wasps entering. How do I prevent that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24606" LastActivityDate="2018-05-20T10:42:27.967" Title="How can I prevent a wasp entering the house?" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18647" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18645" CreationDate="2018-05-20T09:59:41.020" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way would be to contact the authors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24507" LastActivityDate="2018-05-20T09:59:41.020" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18648" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18646" CreationDate="2018-05-20T10:42:27.967" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could install window/door nets. If you can't afford that a curtain should do the trick (with the end of it attached to the bottom frame, so that the draught does not blow it around).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From what you descride you probably have a wasp nest nearby (or there is a vast increase in wasp population in the area but in that case they would be everywhere). Well, you could prevent the wasps from entering if you find and destroy their nest, but unless you are allergic I wouldn't advise you to have it destroyed - wasps are alright to live around with and they won't do anything to you unless you attack them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24507" LastActivityDate="2018-05-20T10:42:27.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18649" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-20T14:33:38.533" Score="0" ViewCount="136" Body="&lt;p&gt;Last week, my gel pen leaked in my shirt's pocket, colouring it black.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to remove these stains?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24225" LastEditorUserId="24225" LastEditDate="2018-05-20T14:46:21.373" LastActivityDate="2018-06-06T01:56:35.570" Title="Ink Stains Removal Therapy" Tags="&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18645" CreationDate="2018-05-20T14:40:56.150" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You said that comparing page-by-page is too inefficient and untrustworthy. However, you don't need to read every word. You can just compare the first 2-3 words of each paragraph, as well as the number of lines of each paragraph.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I were doing this, I wouldn't read the new information immediately. I would highlight it and continue comparing the beginning of the next paragraph and the number of lines in it. After finishing the whole chapter, or the whole book, I would then go back and read the highlighted chapters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To cut the task in half, you and a friend / colleague can each tackle half of the book.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-05-20T14:40:56.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2018-05-20T19:13:50.673" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of using tissue boxes, use the ones that hang, it would be easy to pull.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24621" LastActivityDate="2018-05-20T19:13:50.673" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2018-05-20T22:32:05.243" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;as you pull each tissue out, right as it's finishing coming out, put a twist into it with your wrist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This 'crimps' the remaining tissue sheet, thus preventing it from easily falling back into the box.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done this for years - though it does take a tiny amount of practice to get correct...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10916" LastActivityDate="2018-05-20T22:32:05.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18653" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4115" CreationDate="2018-05-20T22:35:08.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Boric acid is a naturally occurring substance, to which spiders are allergic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hunker.com/13407142/boric-acid-spiders&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.hunker.com/13407142/boric-acid-spiders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;it is cheap and relatively harmless.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;simply grab a container of powdered boric acid, and sprinkle the powder around the edges of your apt and under the door stoop... basically create a 'barrier wall' around the apt.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;this also stops roaches and most other small insects.... and it lasts a long time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10916" LastEditorUserId="10916" LastEditDate="2018-05-21T02:01:12.350" LastActivityDate="2018-05-21T02:01:12.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18654" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18560" CreationDate="2018-05-20T22:40:34.463" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;if the PC (the one that you plug the dongle into) is in a secure area, place your purse with it.. or some other thing you aren't likely to forget).. then you'll have to go to the PC to get it..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;you could even go so far as to tie a string on the dongle to your purse/other thing..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10916" LastActivityDate="2018-05-20T22:40:34.463" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18655" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18636" CreationDate="2018-05-21T00:27:32.123" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use materials for your book storage unit that are attractive, strong, and of no interest to ants at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Glass book shelves in a tubular steel frame&lt;/strong&gt; is available in a variety of styles. The style that you find most attractive might also be referred to as a &lt;strong&gt;glass display case&lt;/strong&gt;. Different versions of ones are also referred to as a(n) &lt;strong&gt;glass etagére&lt;/strong&gt; (French). A Web image search will reveal many.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This might work for you where products made from wood fibres, pegs, and glue won't since these materials are the favourite food of white ants (aka termites). You can't stop the ants with one of these; but, you'll be able to see any sight-seers creeping around your delicious books.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the most effective deterrents for these little guys, who are a relatives of the cockroach, is borax powder. Putting the feet of your bookcase in containers of borax will discourage scouts from climbing up to where your books are stored. Take precautions to avoid any contact with the walls or any other possible access.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also keep in mind that if white ants (termites) nibble as far as your book collection, the frame of your house must look like Swiss cheese and might be structurally affected. The foundation in your home near damp areas is the first place where an attack of white ants begins. If you suspect damage from ants, it would be worth a small investment for an inspector to find out before major damage has been done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-21T00:27:32.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18656" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-21T01:59:19.017" Score="0" ViewCount="160" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well I have a phone case that has tiny screws to keep the case intact because there are 3 pieces to the case that are screwed in and today I took the case off and lost omen of the screws now the case isn’t screwed together properly what can I use instead of the tiny screw to hold the case together please help. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24623" LastActivityDate="2018-05-22T16:11:28.743" Title="What can I use instead of a screw" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18657" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-21T02:52:58.467" Score="2" ViewCount="457" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am currently living in a small, I wouldn't call it an apartment, almost like Harry Potter under the stairs room (I literally live under the stairs).  Probably 8 feet long x 3 feet wide and 5 to 8 feet high.  Ventilation is really poor and I mostly keep myself cool with air conditioning.  I have access to a bathroom and toilet and a small wash area which is shared by other tenants.&#xA;Due to the summer here where I live (Philippines), it is very hot and humid.  I keep myself out of the sun and the heat by staying at places where there is good cooling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only problem is what I eat, usually racks up my spending due to me getting hungry going out all the time.  I can't cook at my place due to it being too small.  I tried a couple of times but it made my room smell of cooking oil and other cooking odors that I needed to use air freshener or cleaning to remove.  I also don't want bugs in my room so I don't eat there that much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On weekdays I go to the office so food is usually not on my mind as much, and I can eat at the cafeteria nearby that sells cheap food.&#xA;What are some good cheap and healthy food that are filling that will stop me craving eating and spending too much on food on weekends?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't like eating in my room to keep bugs and the smell away from my room.  I eat outside not in the same place where I live, since I can't cook and eat in my room.  I can't store anything in my room due to the humidity and weather here in the Philippines.  I don't have a fridge.  I can eat bread, vegetables and any meat but I am allergic to shellfish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24624" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2019-01-21T01:13:32.653" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T01:13:32.653" Title="How to eat cheap and healthy without cooking?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18657" CreationDate="2018-05-21T08:06:42.320" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make salads. Salads don't need cooking to be made. Take some lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, olive oil, vinegar (balsamic gives a lot of taste). You can get different ingredients every time in order not to get bored of the same stuff. The good thing about salads is that you buy ingredients once but you can eat for many days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need snacks you could also get many fruits. I personally like buying carrots that require a lot of time to chew and keep me busy while I watch TV and they are an extremely healthy option. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2018-05-21T08:06:42.320" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18659" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18656" CreationDate="2018-05-21T09:49:57.127" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My friend, there is no hack, you go find a screw. Go online, go to the manufactures site, go to a local electronics store or see if you can find a screw around your house that will fit. Anything other then the screw is going to be a &lt;strong&gt;permanent&lt;/strong&gt; attachment or cause some kind of damage to the phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastActivityDate="2018-05-21T09:49:57.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6303" CreationDate="2018-05-21T11:02:04.973" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I fill my tall stainless coffee mug with a little soap, vinegar and boiling water, turning over a couple of times.  Break a pair of chopsticks you get with Japanese take out food.  Use 1/2 of the chopstick to run into the straw. push in and pull out several times, rinsing the chop stick.  Then do the same from the other end, rinse the straws and the chop stick once more in clean water and air dry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24626" LastActivityDate="2018-05-21T11:02:04.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18657" CreationDate="2018-05-21T11:35:20.010" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Muesli could be something to consider. Athough it is somewhat expensive to buy a pack of it, buying the ingredients separately is a pretty good deal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things to put in muesli: oats; nuts and dried fruits (these are somewhat expensive but sunflower seeds, flax, peanuts, soya, sessam, raisins and others are affordable, nutritious and last for a along time); soya protein (I don't think that is generally put in muesli, but I like adding it to mine); some honey, syrup or the like (you can do without that), as well as spices to your taste and a pinch of salt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just soak it in water for a few minutes. It is quite nutritious. The ingredients don't require any special storage and as long as you seal the packages properly (getting bag sealer clips may be a good idea, they aren't expensive either) you can store them for quite a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, there are fruits (apples, bananas, etc.) and vegetables (root vegetables like carrots, radish, beetroot) that don't need to be stored in a fridge. You can eat them as they are or make a salad (for example, apples+carrots+beetroot+cinnamon) - you don't need extra space for that, just a knife and a bowl.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have make sure you are getting all necessary vitamins and minerals, though. If you are going for a vegan diet (animal products need to be stored in a fridge) you will need to get vitamin suppliments (B12 in particular).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(My first thought to your question was canned food, but along with poor nutrition value in comparison to fresh/frozen food, it may contain a potentially harmful chemical from the inner coating of the can, so relying on canned food does not seem to be a good idea. Jarred food is better but the poor nutrition problem remains.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24507" LastActivityDate="2018-05-21T11:35:20.010" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18662" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18656" CreationDate="2018-05-21T18:55:48.080" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are sure you are not going to open it again, just press the case into the right position then add some glue to the screw holes and let it cure.&#xA;Normal fast glue should do the work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23465" LastActivityDate="2018-05-21T18:55:48.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18663" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18656" CreationDate="2018-05-22T01:47:41.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe use tape or velcro if you need to remove it constantly, otherwise, use zonethin's suggestion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By tape I mean like tape the case to the phone on the outside or inside (double-sided tape) and by velcro I mean put one side on the inside of the case and the other on the phone. For velcro you might need something else to keep the case from moving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastEditorUserId="24450" LastEditDate="2018-05-22T16:11:28.743" LastActivityDate="2018-05-22T16:11:28.743" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18645" CreationDate="2018-05-22T02:04:07.087" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;(UPD. Disregard the first paragraph - haven't read a single old-fashioned paper book in the last decade, I missed the fact that they are printed on both sides of the pages. Looking through 4 overlaying texts at once would probably turn them into an unintelligible mess. The idea with a book scanner may still work, though...)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If those books have strict and unchanging requirements about fonts, margins size etc., and if the content doesn't change much between  editions, would it be possible to compare by overlaying corresponding pages on top of a glass panel with a lamp underneath? Sort of similar to how animated movies were drawn before the computers, but in reverse? You would notice immediately if the pages are identical. If there's a change in the middle of one of the pages, you would also see it. Of course, then the rest of that page (or even chapter) wouldn't match, even for identical texts, but you might be able to shift one of the pages to align the next paragraphs and continue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the idea works, you may try a more technologically advanced variation of it using &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01H2YCN24&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a book scanner&lt;/a&gt; (not necessarily &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_scanning&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;that model&lt;/a&gt;; then you compare two semi-transparent page images on your computer screen instead, may be able to automate that some more, e. g. cut out paragraphs, highlight significant differences, etc.). If it doesn't, then maybe add some sort of OCR into the process?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21176" LastEditorUserId="21176" LastEditDate="2018-05-22T06:21:47.367" LastActivityDate="2018-05-22T06:21:47.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18665" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-22T07:57:23.260" Score="1" ViewCount="15612" Body="&lt;p&gt;In general, hair is habituated to fall in specific direction and orientation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If we want to change its path quickly, how to achieve it without using advanced tools. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it possible? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Else, how to achieve it slowly? Does combing regularly is only the solution?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23789" LastActivityDate="2020-12-03T22:41:17.250" Title="Is there any simple and quick way to change hair path for men?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18666" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18668" CreationDate="2018-05-22T12:20:39.670" Score="2" ViewCount="276" Body="&lt;p&gt;When at home I use a bottle to drink water from instead of a glass. For some time - actually, several yaers - I used glass bottles, since:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they can be reused many more times without involving any serious health risk from chemical substances bleeding into the contained water,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;due to their re-usability, they are not so harmful to the environment, leading to a lower personal carbon footprint,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they - at least this is what I have found out in these years - keep water cool for longer time during hot days, when compared to plastic bottles, &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they are easier to clean and also do not get that permanent smell as easy as plastic bottles.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, there were some things that made me reconsider my choice the last months and use plastic bottles as:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;my glass bottles used to get a permanent smell, after some time, that, even after cleaning with vinegar - something I mostly use to clean my water bottles; also suggested in the first answer of &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/3972/how-to-stop-rim-of-water-bottle-becoming-smelly&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt; - was perceivable,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they also got something like a black rust around the mouthpiece and, more specifically, around the place where the cap of the bottle was placed which was removed by scrathing it with a knife or something similar,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they were pretty heavy for water bottles, as I tend to use 1-2 lt bottles.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All the above, especially the health risks I might take made me reconsider and start using plastic bottles. However, there are several drawbacks in using such bottles, as:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they are not that sustainable, so I'm oblidged to buy new bottles quite often which leads in more consuming of plastic, which increases the harm I'm causing to the environment,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use of plastic bottles poses also several health risks, especially those mentiond in the second answer of &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/18608/how-can-you-reuse-a-disposable-water-bottle-indefinitely&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cleaning them has not provided many results, since they easily get a smell and, moreover, even a day after having them, thoroughly cleaned,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they are way more vulnerable to exposure to sunlight than glass bottles.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bearing al these - and whatever may occur - in mind, which of these two types of bottles is the most appropriate for home use? Additionally, are there any other types of water-bottles more suitable for home use and, if there are, how do they relate with the abovementioned issues (eco-friendly, low-to-zero health-risks, easy cleaning, long-lasting etc)? Any scientific results are also welcome!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks in beforehand for your time! :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24634" LastActivityDate="2018-05-24T07:47:30.717" Title="What is the most appropriate type of water bottle for home use?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18667" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18665" CreationDate="2018-05-22T12:45:48.937" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hair follicles are all &quot;aimed&quot; in a particular direction, and I don't think they can be changed. Only the hair that has grown out 1/2&quot; or more can be &quot;trained&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I override all of that by using hair products. Generally I use a strong mousse, but I have also used hair gel and hairspray. It only affects the hair I apply it to; it does not &quot;train&quot; my hair to grow that way, so if I don't apply product to my hair, the new hair that grows out will go in the direction the follicles are naturally pointing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-05-22T20:03:57.857" LastActivityDate="2018-05-22T20:03:57.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18668" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18666" CreationDate="2018-05-22T14:43:36.260" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing you didn't mention was the caps for your glass bottles—cleaning them, replacing them, and how they last… &lt;strong&gt;or don't&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the condition of the container cap? They're cheaply made for single-use, not made to last beyond getting the contents into your hands from the source.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every time there was an odour in a clean glass jar, it was due to the odour in the top, its seal, or some oil or spice that has reacted with the (usually) plastic top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you even need a tight-fitting cap? Can you invert a drinking glass over the top as you use it often? A loose glass top can be easily cleaned and takes less effort than unscrewing a cap and replacing it each time you use the container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might have a look at &lt;strong&gt;laboratory glassware&lt;/strong&gt;. The stuff looks cool and unusual especially if you don't work in a lab all day, anyway. The stuff is made in all sizes and shapes. Some is made for heavy use and is pretty solid. It can be sterilized, baked, or frozen. It is made to be reused. It is easy to clean. It cannot be contaminated with anything you're apt to have around the house.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Yes, glass will break; but, that's its downside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-22T14:43:36.260" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18669" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18675" CreationDate="2018-05-22T14:49:30.610" Score="9" ViewCount="909" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every night I tell myself, 'well I just stand up and do my morning routine'.&#xA;My morning routine is efficient and brilliant, it contains a workout, coffee, and always plenty of time to start the day without a hurry. But I'm annoyed about the amount of time it takes from the first alarm bell till I actually manage to force myself out of bed. I tend to snooze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;:-) it helps that my alarm clock lets me snooze for only half an hour (once every five minutes. imagine! how annoying!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;:-) it sometimes works for me to count myself down from ten to zero, but&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;:-( I trick myself, slowing down the count so much so that I fall asleep again before I get to zero and&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;:-( I rarely even think of doing this.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;:-( it does not work to put the alarm clock somewhere else, forcing me to get up and walk around.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I reduce the time between first alarm bell and getting up?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT:&lt;/strong&gt; what has helped best is understanding that snoozing is totally habitualized and therefore, waking (and staying up) on the first beep also is.  Simple, but not easy. Thank you everyone for awesome ideas!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24636" LastEditorUserId="24636" LastEditDate="2018-05-30T09:40:06.173" LastActivityDate="2018-06-22T10:52:10.877" Title="Tips for getting out of bed quicker in the mornings?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="11" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18669" CreationDate="2018-05-22T15:51:20.237" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there anything that will keep you awake? For example, put your favorite game open on your computer before you go to bed and put it by your alarm, which is further away from your bed. Then when you wake up to turn off the alarm, you'll want to play which will wake you up more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-05-22T15:51:20.237" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18671" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2018-05-22T17:17:33.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is the second of two possible solutions for the soul-shattering, mental anguish of the consumer version of the 210-count OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer's) facial-tissue dispenser failure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step #1. Deftly, and with great care and craftsmanship, open the bottom box flaps of your attractive generously proportioned facial tissue dispenser when it is at or near the point of failure. Try to do this in a manner such that its flaps can be closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step #2. Place a spacer to fill the vacant space left by the previously consumed tissues. The spacer will boost the level of the tissues into the safety zone where tissue dispenser failure is minimal, hopefully non-existent.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bo20V.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bo20V.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Step #3. Close the container bottom and place it back where it will be of some convenience. The sheer mass of the dispenser will keep the bottom closed, or you can use some tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the tissue level drops to the failure level, additional spacer(s) can be used to compensate for the drop in efficiency with use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should only need a couple of (70 count) spacers; so, make a couple when you make the first one. Save-em. They will be re-useable from one tissue box to the next.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-05-22T21:23:53.440" LastActivityDate="2018-05-22T21:23:53.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2018-05-22T17:36:39.490" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;change in tissue format&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(This is the third of two possible answers.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tissue comes in two formats:&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut folded squares in a cubic cardboard dispenser.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Serrated sections in a spool on a cardboard tube.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using the tissue in roll format avoids the accessibility difficulty with tissue dispenser failure you described with the folded square format in your probing question. It is interesting to note that in this form a dispenser is not necessary although different types are available which are portable or affixed to a wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-22T17:36:39.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18673" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18669" CreationDate="2018-05-22T18:48:45.437" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;A great solution I found to this was placing the alarm clock at the foot of my bed beyond my reach.  I therefore had to get out of bed to hit the snooze button.  I found that once I was actually out of bed, I naturally wanted to stretch and begin my daily routine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2018-05-22T18:48:45.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2018-05-22T23:06:49.167" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't normally share this with anyone; but, your relentless nagging forced me to divulge one of my favourite secret family tissue-dispensing life hacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hang or suspend the box of tissues under a shelf or cupboard upside-down—with the opening facing downward.&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pull down&lt;/strong&gt; to dispense a tissue — &lt;em&gt;in a manner similar to the paper towel dispensers found in many hospitality rest rooms&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition to working until the very end of the box, you sacrifice no counter-top space&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-22T23:06:49.167" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18669" CreationDate="2018-05-23T02:45:01.697" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I actually had this problem.  I used to time myself about 2 hours ahead of my scheduled arrival to work.  Getting to the office is about 15 to 20 minutes.  So that leaves me about 1 hour and 30 minutes to do anything I want.  The problem was that I had 1 hour and 30 minutes to do anything I want.  Reduce your preparation time.  That way you will not take a snooze and go do what you actually need to do.  When I wake up in the morning it goes directly to sitting down on the bed.  Prepare all the stuff I need to bring while sitting on the bed.  Then getting up and taking a shower, get dressed, get my stuff and move out.  This takes me about 30 minutes to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24624" LastActivityDate="2018-05-23T02:45:01.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18677" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18665" CreationDate="2018-05-23T09:15:10.707" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try, after showering, to comb it in the way you want and let it dry in that way (be it with a hair dryer or naturally). If you find it starts assuming its original direction at some point when it's dry, just wet it a bit (enough to be able to shape it) and comb it again. Combining this with some sort of hair styling products will give you better results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24507" LastActivityDate="2018-05-23T09:15:10.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18649" CreationDate="2018-05-23T12:49:08.577" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used Wd-40 on my carpet and left it for a couple of minutes and then I used warm water to rinse it. It worked very well. Try using this on your pocket. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24647" LastActivityDate="2018-05-23T12:49:08.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18679" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18666" CreationDate="2018-05-24T07:47:30.717" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Glass or plastic doesn't matter. The biggest contributor to a long and odor-free life of a bottle is to not drink directly from the bottle.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead: pour from the bottle into a drinking glass. Wash the drinking glass with your regular dishes, at least daily. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic bottles do not pose a health risk when you replace the water in it regularly. Plastic leaches into the water at a very slow rate, this can become a problem if you store one load of water in the bottle for several years. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-05-24T07:47:30.717" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18680" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18669" CreationDate="2018-05-24T11:19:11.763" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I once had an alarm clock that had to be physically thrown across the room to shut the h*** up. (one of those miniature football ones) The exercise woke me up. But as I got older, and included other people in my life and home, my girlfriend started putting sh** that can break around my... I mean our bedroom. Now I just have her. But she does deliver coffee to me before I even consider getting out of bed, and that usually helps. Either by the caffeine content, or spilling hot liquid on my chest - both works. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17393" LastActivityDate="2018-05-24T11:19:11.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18682" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18669" CreationDate="2018-05-24T15:58:57.370" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way I look at it is this: I have a drop-dead time that I &lt;em&gt;need&lt;/em&gt; to be out of bed in the morning in order to get to work on time. Let's say that's 07:00.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I get out of bed after 07:00 I'll miss the train and then be late for work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why would I set my alarm for 6:30 and have luxury of &quot;snoozing&quot;, when I could have the luxury of &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;actually sleeping&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; from 6:30 to 07:00? Set the alarm for the last moment that you know you can perform your morning routine and still get to where you need to be. Sleep, then, when the alarm wakes you, there is no scope for pressing snooze - you need to be moving!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Those 30 minutes will be quality sleep and will mean you are getting more sleep and better sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some days, you might find that you start to wake before the alarm goes-off. This will only happen if you've had enough good-quality sleep. THEN you can check the clock, see that you have 30 minutes until drop-dead time, and make a decision whether to revel in your well-earned &quot;snooze-time&quot; or get-up early and have a more leisurely morning routine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-05-24T15:58:57.370" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18079" CreationDate="2018-05-24T16:18:22.440" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Normal bleach or oxygen products like Oxyclean won't remove rust; in fact, they'll make it worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have access to &quot;Iron Out&quot;, oxalic acid will convert the rust into a soluble form that comes out with ordinary detergents.  Pretreat the stain, wait until it's no longer visible, then wash with bleach-free detergent.  That should cover it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-05-24T16:18:22.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18684" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-24T16:34:37.033" Score="2" ViewCount="137" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that almost anything in my freezer gets ice in it, and often has freezer burn after about a month.  The freezer itself is free of ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This includes microwave dinners that come pre-sealed from the factory.  They will develop a significant amount ice inside in about a month.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there some way to prevent this, perhaps something I could put in the freezer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2018-05-24T16:41:40.383" LastActivityDate="2018-05-29T13:47:04.543" Title="Lifehack to prevent freezer burn and ice on food (no ice in freezer itself)" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18669" CreationDate="2018-05-25T11:28:40.533" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It may be the case that you are not getting enough and/or good quality sleep. [I've found out that I need to sleep a certain amount of time and if I don't I want to snooze for the rest of the time I've missed sleeping (and this has nothing to do with what time I go to bed).] Maybe what you need to do is reschedule your inner clock (there is a lot of useful information on the internet on how to do that) so that you go to bed earlier and get the actual amount of sleep you need,  or reconsider you overall sleeping routine so that you get better quality sleep (there is a lot of information on that, too), or both.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24667" LastActivityDate="2018-05-25T11:28:40.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18686" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2018-05-25T19:35:57.323" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had spray paint stuck on my hands and purell hand sanitizer took it right off!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24670" LastActivityDate="2018-05-25T19:35:57.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11110" CreationDate="2018-05-26T11:25:16.370" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Removing ants from honey:  Bought a brand new bottle of honey, used it once and somehow the cap did not close well.  Next day a black layer of ants on the top.  Problem was, it was the plastic &quot;pouring type&quot; bottle, so very narrow at the top, while most of the ants were in the wider part of the neck.  I switched on my gas hob, held a sharp knife in the flame for a few seconds and sliced off the neck of the bottle.  All the ants were dead and right at the top. With a strong back light, I was able to remove every single ant with a spoon, not losing much honey in the process.  Poured it into a tight fitting glass jar.  No need to throw away the honey or &quot;eat&quot; the ants as suggested!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24672" LastActivityDate="2018-05-26T11:25:16.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18688" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18649" CreationDate="2018-05-26T12:41:46.077" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use some kind of sanitizer (yea, the one you use to clean you hands!) Just apply some in the ink stain and wash, and apply again and wash, Boom! Stain's gone!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternative; &#xA;Dip the stained portion in milk overnight, wash in the Morning,it'll surely go! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24673" LastActivityDate="2018-05-26T12:41:46.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18690" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18698" CreationDate="2018-05-26T19:06:28.093" Score="-2" ViewCount="267" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in the US where doctors are not free. The lower half of the population does not have health insurance. I've had a migraine for 8 days. My vitals are normal and will just get a referral to see a specialist. They want money up front if you do not have insurance. So the ER will not help you unless your in immediate danger and the normal doctor will not see you. What can I do to see a doctor? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21205" LastActivityDate="2018-05-29T11:18:45.610" Title="How to lifehack a doctor?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2018-05-29T12:22:33.980" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18691" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-26T19:11:07.697" Score="2" ViewCount="165" Body="&lt;p&gt;My husband canned bacon several years ago and unbeknownst to me placed 6 quart size jars of this on the top shelf of our shared closet and basically forgot about them.  Today when I walked into the closet I was met with a horrific smell that nearly made me .  Long story short, my husband produces these 6 jars with one having a build up of smelly gunk on the outside of the jar.  All 6 jars are now in the garbage outside but the smell in the closet is still there .  I’ve tried washing down the area where the jars were sitting with bleach and soap and water.  The smell is still in closet. Any suggestions please?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24676" LastActivityDate="2018-06-06T21:45:07.170" Title="How to Remove rancid smells from clothes closet" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18693" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18700" CreationDate="2018-05-28T12:18:31.797" Score="1" ViewCount="120" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a box trailer 8 x 5 foot with a 3 foot cage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure how I should be securing loads. (I'm using it to buy hay, both small bales and round bales (a round bale will be 4 foot diameter and 4 foot high). The small square bales will fit within the cage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While this may be a basic question for some people, it's not so easy to find good suggestions about how to do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been looking through my local hardware at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/building-hardware/general-hardware/tie-down-load-restraints&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tie downs and load restraints&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can anyone give me some advice on how to use ties to tie down my load?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user12773" LastActivityDate="2018-05-29T15:45:56.867" Title="How do I use tie downs on a trailer?" Tags="&lt;moving&gt;&lt;vehicle&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2084" CreationDate="2018-05-28T23:49:11.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the zip-it is not long enough, try a long cable tie, 3 foot lengths exist, maybe longer.   You can nick little hooks in the edges to grab the hair clogs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The zip-it route has worked well for me before, but this clog is deeper in the drain system.  The zip-its (with urging) will go around pipe corners that snakes cannot negotiate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24694" LastActivityDate="2018-05-28T23:49:11.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18695" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18669" CreationDate="2018-05-29T08:28:34.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another thing you might want to try is opening a window/curtain. Having sunshine directed at you right after the alarm clock, can really help for waking you up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, the urgency trick and allowing enough sleep time and quality works well for me too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24696" LastActivityDate="2018-05-29T08:28:34.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18696" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-29T10:29:41.343" Score="1" ViewCount="486" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is always very hard to wake up in the morning make up to the work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to overcome this issue?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am mostly late to office.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What to do to overcome this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I should not take tea or coffee as I have health issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My body is so tired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am sleeping for 7-8 hours per day but still I am facing this issue over a long period of time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10971" LastEditorUserId="10971" LastEditDate="2018-05-29T10:48:58.197" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T06:52:38.273" Title="How to beat morning blues" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18696" CreationDate="2018-05-29T10:42:43.580" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe not a solution, but I think these can help:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eat an apple. It's been proved that eating an apple in the morning has the same or similar effect as drinking a coffee. Never tried it, but I guess it's worth a try.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try to always shower in the morning. If you are already taking the shower, remember to end it with 10-20 secs of cold water...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you drive to work, try having the window down, this way, fresh air will wake you up. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to news, instead of music, or as an extra if you don't listen to anything. The news will get your attentions making your brain busy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe something of the above will work for you. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18454" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2019-06-17T09:47:03.530" LastActivityDate="2019-06-17T09:47:03.530" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18690" CreationDate="2018-05-29T11:18:45.610" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.freeclinics.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Free Clinics&lt;/a&gt; offers free as well as sliding scale services for limited income individuals.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://firstopinionapp.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;First Opinion&lt;/a&gt; allows you to text available 24/7 for free with a doctor.  It is a one-time fee of $39 for their &lt;a href=&quot;https://firstopinionapp.com/how-it-works/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;extended service&lt;/a&gt; which includes prescriptions, labs, ability to send photos and more.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best of luck.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24698" LastActivityDate="2018-05-29T11:18:45.610" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18699" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18684" CreationDate="2018-05-29T13:47:04.543" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Freezer burn is caused by &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freezer_burn&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sublimation&lt;/a&gt;. If it happens, it suggests that the food packaging isn't airtight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;It is possible to slow freezer burn by filling plastic containers with water and leaving them open (leaving room for expansion) in the freezer to help maintain humidity. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-05-29T13:47:04.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18700" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18693" CreationDate="2018-05-29T15:45:56.867" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are 2 obvious ways:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Ratchet straps. This is the easy way, requiring very little in the way of skill or knowledge - I use them a lot. Here in the UK you can get them for £1-£2 each and 2 should be enough for what you're carrying I think. They are very self-explanatory once you get one in your hands so there's not much point in trying to explain how to use them here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Use a rope and a &quot;Trucker's Hitch&quot;. If you're good with knots this is better than a ratchet strap. Search &quot;Trucker's Hitch&quot; on Youtube to find many people explaining how to use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-05-29T15:45:56.867" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18701" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-30T01:48:08.630" Score="5" ViewCount="191" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hesitated to use the word “fumes”, but I’m really quite certain that’s what they are. I just got a new 8’ x 10’ rug from rugsusa.com and it’s spreading intense fume smells across my whole main floor and into the second story. I’ve had a fan blowing over it for the two days that I’ve had it, and have opened all the windows when possible. I’m concerned about even letting my kids play around it because it’s just that kind of smell that feels like I’m inhaling a bucket of concentrated VOCs. I’ve had new carpet put in my whole house before, and I’ve gotten half a dozen new rugs in the past, and none of them have been anything like this. I’m considering renting a steam cleaner but that’s a lot of time and money that I would hate to put into a brand new rug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2018-06-05T18:49:41.800" Title="How can I get rid of the fumes from a new rug?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4115" CreationDate="2018-05-30T07:50:28.260" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some cats enjoy hunting spiders and maybe eating them. If you can find such a cat it may solve your problem, although of course you are adopting a pet for life and it may lose interest after it reaches about age 7.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2018-05-30T07:50:28.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18704" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18701" CreationDate="2018-05-30T11:01:26.590" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this feeling well - you just feel uncomfortable even breathing the air in the vicinity. I had a friend who only ever bought 2nd-hand furniture for this very reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you have an outbuilding, garage or attic where you can leave it unrolled for a few days until the worst of it has dissipated? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could even perhaps think about putting it in a car while it airs - at least you can open the windows and drive out the smell when you need to use the car!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-05-30T11:01:26.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18705" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-05-30T11:19:05.697" Score="2" ViewCount="198" Body="&lt;p&gt;Where I live, we can no longer buy cotton buds with plastic sticks, they are basically banned to try to keep the plastic out of the environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the replacement version with a rolled-paper stick are simply not fit-for-purpose. The stick is not stiff enough even &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; it gets wet. Once damp from the hands penetrates the paper, it has the structural integrity of cotton-wool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, I need a Lifehack to make the paper sticks take-on the stiffness that was normal with plastic sticks. I'm thinking some kind of tube or rod that I can temporarily add to the stick then remove and use the next day - but I'm open to off-the-wall solutions if they will achieve it quicker/easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-03-10T08:56:40.043" Title="Cotton Buds - stiffening the stick" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18706" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18696" CreationDate="2018-05-30T12:13:44.867" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to the other answer you may also consider:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eating a wholesome breakfast rich in vitamin C.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Opening the window and exposing youself to the sunlight for a few minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Doing some warm-up exercises. [This may sound counterintuitive but exercises (in combination with good nutrition) actually boost you energy.] You don't need an hour and a half program - 10 minutes may be just enough.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;[There are many reasons why you may feel tired despite getting appropriate amount sleeping.  For example, not being able to sleep well due to the surrounding environment, that is, noise, light, heat, cold, etc. (just because you are getting enough quantity of sleep doesn't mean you've slept well and are thus rested); lack of nutrients (not eating well or enough will make you feel tired and generally unwell); depression (people with depression tend to feel tired all of the time); illness or some medical condition; medication (some medication could make you feel tired or affect your sleep); alcohol (alcohol consumption may affect the quality of your sleep); etc. If you are feeling tired all of the time (I couldn't tell if that is the case from your question) it may be related to your lifestyle in general. It is important to find out the reason for your tiredness and address it accordingly.]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24707" LastActivityDate="2018-05-30T12:13:44.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18707" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18705" CreationDate="2018-05-30T15:44:03.433" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cut the cotton bud in half. The stick is usually hollow, so you can fit a plastic rod or e.g. a cocktail stick (minus its sharp end!) inside. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-05-30T15:44:03.433" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18708" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18705" CreationDate="2018-05-30T16:09:24.237" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe wrap tape around the stick, that should keep it more sturdy while protecting it from the damp on your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-05-30T16:09:24.237" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18709" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18705" CreationDate="2018-05-30T20:26:46.013" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Gripping the stick much closer to the attached cotton will minimize the amount that the stick bends. This may or may not work for you, depending on how you are using the cotton bud.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-05-30T20:26:46.013" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18713" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-01T12:35:18.330" Score="1" ViewCount="230" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find myself thinking about organizing my digital stuff again. The whole thing started with the thought &quot;What would the optimal folder structure look like?&quot;. Thinking about this, I came to the conclusion, that &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I simply need to create folders for each segment of my life&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I can use links (virtual folders) if stuff is related to multiple segments.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But now the question is: What are the segments? Are there standard segments?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you know segmentation systems in use (i.e. in museums, sciences, libraries, universites, etc.) that could be used?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One first idea was to use roles that I have in live:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Employee&#xA;The Business Owner&#xA;The Son&#xA;The Father&#xA;The Husband&#xA;The Car Owner&#xA;The House Owener&#xA;The Investor&#xA;The ...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of them can be pulled together (The Son, Father, Husband --&gt; The Family Guy)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But where to put health, medical, sport, fitness related stuff. Where to put philosphy etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there maybe a more general level above?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I (my beliefes, goals, health)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Other People (Family, Friends, etc)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;My Things (what I own/control)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;My Roles (what I do)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you have ideas for that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24719" LastActivityDate="2018-07-10T17:52:56.227" Title="How to segment ones life/data?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;search&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18714" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18713" CreationDate="2018-06-01T13:00:22.200" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The issue is that you can organize your life in different ways, depending on the paradigm you use:  &quot;employee, son, father, etc.&quot; is one, &quot;I, other people, my things&quot; is another.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All these paradigms have value depending on how you're thinking of your life at the moment. Folders won't work for this because each digital thing would need to exist in only a single folder (or subfolder).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So one solution would be to tag things (somehow), and allow multiple tags for each thing. For example, if you're thinking of a job you had, you can find it with the tag &quot;employee&quot; (from the first paradigm), or the tag &quot;I&quot; (from the second paradigm).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So in regards to you actual question, which is &quot;what segments (paradigms) to use&quot;, you can choose &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; of the paradigms that are useful to you, and for each of your digital things apply the tag that identifies it in each of the paradigms (&quot;employee&quot; as well as &quot;I&quot;, for example).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-06-01T13:00:22.200" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18713" CreationDate="2018-06-01T19:46:52.493" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my world, it has to be handy or it will not be used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a &lt;strong&gt;Wiki&lt;/strong&gt; which is the simplest database that is: fully searchable, relational, extremely flexible, fast, and cross-platform. It will sit in a cloud if you wish. It can evolve with you. It is the epitome of elegance. What else can you say about twelve lines of code?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can you say,&quot;Wikipedia&quot;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My whole file structure involves &quot;of&quot;ness and &quot;about&quot;ness.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Of&lt;/strong&gt; refers to the subject content category directly. Family might be such a folder.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;About&lt;/strong&gt; refers to all the things that could involve that subject. Tags are another name for aboutness. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; A Folder &lt;em&gt;OF&lt;/em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Family&lt;/strong&gt; might be &lt;em&gt;ABOUT&lt;/em&gt; documentation, wills, apology letter to mom, diploma, etc. would be some tags for family, say.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That may be too convoluted for you. Let's move on to the tool I want you to try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While I'm thinking of it, you can decide to use your wiki in the cloud or on your own drives.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your Security has been baked-in. For the following demo, the user-name and password is provided at the site. admin, 12345 (naturally you would use real ones.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try a password protected one at &lt;a href=&quot;https://tiki.org/Demo&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tiki wiki&lt;/a&gt; See how easy it is to use. Have a look at the features. Now, the bad news—it's only about 12 lines of open-source code. I keep a copy of this on my hard drive (to keep my MacOS 10.13 &quot;documents&quot;) handy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't like that one, look at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pbworks.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;PBWorks.com&lt;/a&gt; which is where I keep my &quot;public&quot; &lt;em&gt;personal&lt;/em&gt; files, my class work (handouts, assignments, projects, etc.) my reference articles, a working-copy of a dictionary of pre-press terms (published on Prepressure.com in final form collaboratively with others. etc.) etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anything you're unfamiliar with is &quot;strange.&quot; Do yourself a favour and move beyond your comfort zone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you have to do to &quot;TAG&quot; your page/file etc. is to add a line of information anywhere in the file such as: TAGS: Resume, CV, Curriculum Vitae, My Story, Me, I, Myself, First Draft, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, to find that page (and anything else that shares the tags) enter the tag is the search field, press return. Boom!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is that too tough?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT:&lt;/strong&gt; Call me hard-headed; but, I must get you to at least visit a site to allow them to tell you about their features directly. I'm convinced that you will be impressed to the point of trying out their solution for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://tiddlywiki.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;TiddlyWiki.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-07-08T03:31:24.147" LastActivityDate="2018-07-08T03:31:24.147" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18716" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18717" CreationDate="2018-06-01T20:04:48.417" Score="1" ViewCount="179" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes have to make drawings and writings very quickly in succession. For example, I will type 5 to 10 seconds, and then draw something for 5 to 10 seconds, repeatedly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This means that I have to drop my pencil every time, and pick it up (I type with 10 fingers and can’t do that with a pen in my hand). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there some technique, or a product, that allows you to keep your pen in your hand, or on some magnet on your wrist, or whatever, so that you only need to “flip the pen back into your hand” rather than having to pick it up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would make my process much more fluid and intuitive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20423" LastActivityDate="2018-06-08T14:44:16.170" Title="How to quickly switch between typing and drawing?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18716" CreationDate="2018-06-01T23:07:53.207" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could adapt yourself to use a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dvorak-keyboards.com/right_and_left_hand_dvorak_keyboard_layouts.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;one-handed variation of the DVORAK Simplified Keyboard layout&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use the two-handed version which comes with the MAC operating system as an alternate input source &quot;foreign&quot; keyboard layout. It's available in the keyboard preferences. It's popular due to the frequency-of-use letter layout. Most-used keys are easier to reach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Windows has an equivalent keyboard layout as part of their operating system as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As obscure as the &quot;DSK&quot; layout is, there's a one-handed version for either the right or left hand. It's very handy for thumb operation (Right or Left hand) using a smart phone when texting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With this workflow hack, you draw with your preferred hand and &quot;key&quot; with the other (after having optimized the keyboard layout for it.) You do not have to drop the pencil as you alternate your attention to your typing hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With some practice, you'll probably be doing both simultaneously without thinking much about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-01T23:07:53.207" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18719" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-02T22:43:18.367" Score="1" ViewCount="1426" Body="&lt;p&gt;99% of the time, there will always be matches left over by the time the striking surface is completely useless. Buying strike anywhere matches is not a fix, since that's avoiding the question entirely and certainly isn't a &quot;fix&quot; or a &quot;hack&quot;. What's an alternate striking surface for book and box matches when this happens?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24731" LastActivityDate="2018-06-03T20:42:10.780" Title="When the striking surface on box and book matches wears down with plenty of matches to spare, what do you do?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18719" CreationDate="2018-06-03T10:55:15.793" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;With some brands the striking surface wears out before even using half of the matches, with others it lasts for much longer than a boxful of matches (and you can use its striking surface for any leftover matches you have). Just avoid buying matchboxes with striking surface that wears out too quickly. (My web search revealed that the active ingredient of the striking surface of safety matches is red phosphorus, and it also revealed that it is not quite a good idea to deal with it on is own).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24732" LastActivityDate="2018-06-03T10:55:15.793" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18721" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-03T11:38:04.687" Score="0" ViewCount="106" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a couch, and the sitting pillows always move from their place after a few days and I need to rearrange them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about using a strong &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.co.il/search?q=velcro&amp;amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enIL794IL794&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwie8d3hsrfbAhXmAsAKHRHuA0AQ_AUICigB&amp;amp;biw=1920&amp;amp;bih=898&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;velcro&lt;/a&gt;, but I'm not sure it will do the work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any idea how can I make the pillows stick into place?&lt;BR&gt;&#xA;It shouldn't be permanent in a way that won't let me take out the pillows for cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Photos:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is how it looks when it moved:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/94q4Y.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/94q4Ym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the back:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1SH0q.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1SH0qm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the bottom:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VA58d.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VA58dm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-06-13T14:42:05.213" LastActivityDate="2018-06-14T08:37:28.803" Title="Sitting pillows of a couch keeps moving from place" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18721" CreationDate="2018-06-03T17:36:57.513" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The existing surface of the couch (under the cushions) looks smooth and possibly it interacts with the existing surface of the bottom of the cushion. Acting one against the other might cause the cushion creep.&#xA;Here are some things to try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spread a towel or rough surfaced fabric under all the cushions in the couch. The towel surface between the existing surfaces might help.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rotate the cushions 180° so the pattern is similarly aligned. Perhaps the &quot;grain&quot; or direction of the cloth weave has some effect on cushion creep.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flip the cushion over if the cushion design allows, top-for-bottom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a length of adhesive Rug-Tape along the leading edge of the lip of the couch. Place it an inch or so in so that it remains out of sight.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-03T17:36:57.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18723" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18732" CreationDate="2018-06-03T20:11:19.737" Score="2" ViewCount="11377" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I cleaned my Brita water filter jug, I accidentally placed the filter holder in the wrong orientation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a result, the filter holder is stuck in the water filter jug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried very hard to remove it, but I did not manage to do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it possible to take the filter holder out of the jug?&#xA;If yes, please advise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have attached an image for your reference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5knFe.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5knFem.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;stuck filter holder in Brita Water jug&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24736" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-09-14T07:38:25.077" LastActivityDate="2020-09-14T07:38:25.077" Title="How to remove filter holder out of Brita water filter jug?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18725" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18723" CreationDate="2018-06-03T20:33:44.813" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've made this same mistake many times myself and it always frees-up if you just wiggle it around a little. The material of the jug and the funnel are both very strong so don't be afraid to apply a little force to them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-06-03T20:33:44.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18726" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18719" CreationDate="2018-06-03T20:42:10.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &lt;em&gt;Safety&lt;/em&gt; In &lt;em&gt;Safety&lt;/em&gt; Matches&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The striking surface of books of &quot;safety&quot; matches (and on some matchbox containers) contains the necessary chemical accelerant for combustion in addition to a rough surface for abrasion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The way it works is that &quot;rubbing&quot; the flammable match-head material against the accelerant-containing striking-surface &quot;mixes&quot; the two by friction — producing a flame.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alone, the match head lacks the chemical activity to lower its point of combustion by most any amount of friction. The coating on the match head will crumble long before enough friction can accumulate enough heat. It is combustible, however, as holding a nearly bare match head will still flare-up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using any untreated rough surface alone &lt;strong&gt;will not work&lt;/strong&gt; with safety matches.&#xA;&lt;br&gt;BUT&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You &lt;strong&gt;can&lt;/strong&gt; ensure they work optimally with the minimum of effort by conserving the best storage practices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep the match heads and striking surface as dry as possible. Humid conditions will allow the brittle surface to soften and discourage prompt combustion energy. The water-soluble soft surface will wear off plugging the rough surface of the striking surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep the striking surface clean. In addition to supplying a necessary combustion component, a rough abrasion surface loses efficiency with loss of tooth - the ability to grind - as it fills in with dirt, lint, spent match-head material, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the minimum amount of force necessary. The match head is quite soft and can rub off to fill the striking surface prior to combustion.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the minimum amount of striking surface necessary. Stroking the full length of the surface each time it is used limits its service by the limited width.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While this might not solve your search of alternate surfaces to use for safety matches, it might make future match-overstock less of an energy rip-off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-03T20:42:10.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18728" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18723" CreationDate="2018-06-04T01:14:18.003" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe wash them with soap and then pull them apart as @Lefty said, because the soap will act as a lubricant. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-06-04T01:14:18.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18729" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18737" CreationDate="2018-06-04T01:19:32.437" Score="0" ViewCount="79" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have read that limescale in pipes makes them way less energy efficient, so that 50-80% of energy is wasted for example in a boiler. How would I get rid of this? I am looking for some product or liquid that I can pour down the pipes to disintegrate the limescale.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-06-05T13:14:14.403" Title="How to get rid of limescale on pipes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18730" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18691" CreationDate="2018-06-04T01:21:34.243" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe spray with Febreeze (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.febreze.com/en-us&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.febreze.com/en-us&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-06-04T01:21:34.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18723" CreationDate="2018-06-04T12:38:37.547" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This has happened to me too.  Part of the problem is that it's hard to grab the filter holder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So find a wire coat hanger (or something similar) and straighten it. Bend a hook into one end of it. Lower that into the filter holder and hook the bent end around the bottom of the filter holder. You can then pull the coat hanger up, maybe with jerking motions, to pull the filter holder out of the pitcher.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the picture below, the red thing is the wire coat hanger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5LAjf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5LAjfm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-06-13T14:38:54.623" LastActivityDate="2018-06-13T14:38:54.623" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18734" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-05T00:11:07.370" Score="1" ViewCount="6430" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a lava lamp. I want to get rid of it but I believe the materials are explosive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I safely dispose of it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15447" LastActivityDate="2018-06-05T13:22:01.383" Title="How does one safely dispose of a lava lamp?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18735" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18734" CreationDate="2018-06-05T10:16:03.170" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The incident you probably have in mind involves a person who was killed by a large glass piece from his lava lamp when it exploded due to misuse. The lamp was left to heat on a stove, the liquid inside expanded beyond the capacity of the container and the lamp exploded. The materials these lamps are made of are not explosive - it is the expansion of the liquid inside that caused the explosion.  While some manufacturers (Mathmos) say it is safe to dispose of the lamp by just making a hole in the metal cap, pouring out the liquid and recylcing the bottle, some brands may contain carbon tetrachloride which is poisonous and should be treated as hazardous waste. For this reason, the best thing to do would be (if you can't find the information on their website) to contact your lava lamp manufacturers and ask them for the proper way to dispose of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24748" LastActivityDate="2018-06-05T10:16:03.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18736" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18729" CreationDate="2018-06-05T11:55:59.010" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;All limescale does is slow down heat transfer a bit. All the energy still ends up in the water, so there's no efficiency loss.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The slower heat transfer might pose a problem in tankless water heaters where the water spends only a small amount of time in the heater: the final water temperature will be a bit lower. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A boiler is usually a device that heats up a large tank of water. The water will be in there long enough to reach the required temperature. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your boiler is connected to your water supply. Disconnecting that so you can pour e.g. vinegar into the water circuit is a lot of work, and afterwards you'll spend more getting all the loose limescale out of your water system. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-06-05T11:55:59.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18729" CreationDate="2018-06-05T13:14:14.403" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For cleaning limescale from my kettle I use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citric_acid&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Citric acid&lt;/a&gt; (lemon/lime salt?) and let the kettle boil with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes if I want to clean something else from limescale, I just pour the boiled water on that thing and it helps cleaning it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have easy access to the pipes and their material is fine with with a bit of acid, so it can be a good and easy method. The reason I prefer it over vinegar is that the vinegar can leave taste and smell where used. But if you can wash it after passing vinegar, maybe it doesn't matter at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2018-06-05T13:14:14.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18738" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18734" CreationDate="2018-06-05T13:22:01.383" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Quoting two sources, but basically it's not explosive and not dangerous, and it depends if you just want to throw it, or take the more environmental approach and try to recycle what you can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.quora.com/How-do-you-properly-dispose-of-a-lava-lamp&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How do you properly dispose of a lava lamp?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It’s glass and water and wax and dye and some electrical components&lt;/strong&gt; — nothing that a landfill can’t handle. If you really want to be environmentally friendly, however, take the bottle cap off, dump the water down the drain (the wax won’t come out unless you either heat it up or smash the bottle). Put the glass and incandescent lamp in the glass recycling stream with glass bottles. Put the electrical components and all the rest of the metal parts in the metal recycling stream with tin cans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Robert Iodice, Licensed Engineer, Lighting Designer, Certified Energy Manager, Lic. Electrican&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://home.howstuffworks.com/green-living/dispose-lava-lamp.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Dispose of Lava Lamps&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I called a lava lamp company and asked them how to dispose of a lava lamp. &lt;strong&gt;They told me that I could wrap the lava lamp in newspaper and throw it in the trash. I was told that it was non-toxic. They warned me not to pour the liquid down the sink because it contained wax.&lt;/strong&gt; If the lamp works, take it to a thrift store. If it is broken, you should recycle the plastic and/or the glass bits. The electronic parts can be disposed of with other e-waste. The waxy lava stuff needs to be wrapped in newspaper and placed in the dumpster. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So basically:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it's broken - recycle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's non-toxic - water and wax.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't heat it before throwing or opening, so that the was won't be thrown with the water (in case dumping down the drain).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it's complete and unharmed - wrap it so it won't broke and throw it (still better to recycle ).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2018-06-05T13:22:01.383" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18701" CreationDate="2018-06-05T13:35:35.990" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to get rid of smell of rugs, blankets, mattress etc. is to let them breath in the air and sun (of course, put it backwards so the sun won't destroy the main face of the rug).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can spray it with some freshening/good smell of some spray, that is good and won't hurt that kind of fabric/material - then do it as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also try rug cleaners materials before taking it out. If you don't have a place where you can leave it outside for a day or two try any other place with moving air, such as Lefty suggested here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2018-06-05T13:35:35.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18740" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18622" CreationDate="2018-06-05T13:56:46.870" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hope this guide will help you!&lt;BR&gt;It's basically copied from the source at the bottom, and It seems that everything is pretty much relevant, so I didn't see a point to rephrase or omit anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;h2&gt;Finding or resetting a TSA lock combination&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;If you've forgotten your TSA lock combination, a maker of TSA-approved locks, Travel Sentry, suggests trying every possible combination, beginning with 000 and ending with 999 (000, 001, 002 through 999). This sounds long and tedious, but Travel Sentry states that only 30 minutes is required, especially if one of the numbers is already known, or the first number is a 0, 1 or 2.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;According to Samsonite and Tosca, built-in TSA compliant locks require a call to the company for reset instructions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some travelers have had luck with the following process for finding a lost combination:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Push the button or pull on the lock, to put pressure on the locking mechanism.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Turn the first dial slowly, listening until there is an audible click. That should be the correct number.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Leaving the first dial on the number that clicked, repeat the process with the other two dials.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;When all three numbers have clicked, the lock should open.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If the lock is unlocked at the time the combination is forgotten, it's much simpler. Just reset the combination:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Set the dial to 000.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Turn the shackle at a 90 degree angle from the lock position.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Push the shackle down (outside of the lock).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Set the desired code.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Pull the shackle up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Turn it back to the lock position.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://getaway.10best.com/13184308/how-to-open-a-tsa-lock-when-i-forgot-the-combination&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2018-06-05T13:56:46.870" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18665" CreationDate="2018-06-05T18:23:30.213" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to my studies in trichology, every head has a unique pattern of hair follicles with a &quot;grain&quot; or direction of growth. The pattern is determined by your genetics and isn't alterable. Each hair is an extrusion of protein from each of your follicles in much the same way toothpaste is squeezed from a tube. In the case of a head-of-hair, every tube can be pointed in its own direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example: A cow-lick is a circular pattern of hair growth familiar to many which can turn to the right or left and be centred on the scalp, more or less.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you wash your hair and brush/comb it straight when wet, the pattern will be much less evident; yet, it is still there. The shaft of each hair has been temporarily &lt;em&gt;bent&lt;/em&gt; into the direction you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Fighting&quot; with your hair means that you are bending/forcing your hair in a direction contrary to its natural tendency. A &quot;good&quot; cut uses your natural hair direction along with variable length to achieve your individuality. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Identifying each person's unique hair growth pattern is a trait of a good hair-care professional. Working with the tendency of the hair to grow in its own pattern allows some hair styles to need little or no care to maintain. A good hair cut requires the minimum of &quot;hold.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can form and hold your hair in its desired shape &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;as&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; it is drying, you will be able to achieve the shape you wish without any additional materials, optimally for the longest time. This means that you must start with washed, wet hair and apply heat to it as you comb/brush it for the full duration that it takes to completely dry. In effect, you are heat-forming your hair. It is similar to putting wet hair into a roller and drying it in that shape. Usually, this is done with an optional starch solution to more permanently hold the style. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-06-05T18:38:35.190" LastActivityDate="2018-06-05T18:38:35.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18742" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18701" CreationDate="2018-06-05T18:49:41.800" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try leaving a few cups of normal vinegar in close vicinity of the rug for a few days. It might help quite a bit. Vinegar is also very suitable leaving in a room that have had smoking visitors (provided you don’t like the smell of smoke)...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12070" LastActivityDate="2018-06-05T18:49:41.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18743" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18748" CreationDate="2018-06-05T19:50:47.690" Score="3" ViewCount="328" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've received looks of un-approving stares when performing either of the following actions. I'm trying to determine which is proper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After having used the facilities (ie going #1 or #2) in a public bathroom, walking up to the sink; what is the proper hand washing etiquette? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To have dry hands and hit the soap dispenser with one hand, the water with another, and proceed to wash?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or turn on the water, wet your hands, proceed to touch the soap dispenser (with a wet hand) and proceed to wash hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To me there are issues with both procedures. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First example, dry hands on the dispenser provides the possibility of leaving some of your &quot;business&quot; on the soap dispenser handle. Granted, the next person touching it will be washing their hands also...knowing how most people behave regarding germs, seems like it's not the right thing to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second example, having wet hands and touching the soap dispenser handle, leaves behind a wet dispenser handle for the next user who may by chance be a dry hand soap dispenser person. Again it doesn't seem polite leaving behind a wet dispenser handle for the next person to touch, regardless that the person will be washing their hands anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24751" LastActivityDate="2018-06-08T14:13:51.517" Title="public bathroom soap dispenser : wet hands first and press or dry hands first and press" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18744" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18649" CreationDate="2018-06-06T01:56:35.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ethanol, as in hand sanitizer, as @QuestionEverything sugeests, is an effective first step. However, to get &quot;black&quot; ink, a number of different dyes are used, so other solvents may be needed in order to remove residual colors. In order, I'd try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ethanol or isopropanol. Since hand cleaner is usually ~70% ethanol, 90% or more isopropanol, found in most pharmacies, is better. Caution, flammable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Acetone or methyl ethyl ketone, which are in nail polish remover. Caution, flammable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Diethyl ether, used in car starter sprays. Caution, &lt;strong&gt;extremely&lt;/strong&gt; flammable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Xylene or toluene, sold as paint thinner or stripper. Caution, flammable and toxic.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, if it's a white shirt and can withstand it, a bit of bleach in a lot of water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-06-06T01:56:35.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18743" CreationDate="2018-06-06T08:11:49.537" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;To avoid transfer, use the palm or the edge of your hand to operate the tap and dispenser.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Making the tap and dispenser wet isn't really an issue: you're going to wash your hands anyway, any transfer from tap and dispenser to your hands will be washed off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may be overthinking this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-06-06T08:11:49.537" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18746" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18691" CreationDate="2018-06-06T21:45:07.170" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Pink Solution&quot; is a natural enzyme based cleaner. If you wish to remove organic based residue you should use an enzyme based cleaner because they continue working after application to actively attack and grow off remaining bacteria. so unlike lysol spray or other chemical solutions it won't just kill everything, it will specifically target organic scents and residue and actively remove it even after application. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Would recommend using an essential oil in your mix since pink solution, for the most part,  has no scent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24755" LastActivityDate="2018-06-06T21:45:07.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18552" CreationDate="2018-06-07T15:14:38.807" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;An ion generator can kill mould. I don't know if you can get them in India, but Japanese manufacturers Sharp and Panasonic make good ones. I use them when travelling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2018-06-07T15:14:38.807" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18748" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18743" CreationDate="2018-06-07T16:07:12.470" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wet your hands, then get soap from the dispenser. When done, dry the handle of the dispenser with the paper towel you used for your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24450" LastActivityDate="2018-06-07T16:07:12.470" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18743" CreationDate="2018-06-08T02:29:16.040" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Definitely dispense soap with a dry hand whilst using your other hand to turn on the water and get it a little wet in order to help rub the soap all over your hands. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your main concern with this procedure is the potential of getting your “business” on the soap dispenser; it’s hopefully a rare situation that that’s on your hand (and &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; rare that it’s on &lt;em&gt;both&lt;/em&gt; hands...), but when that is indeed the case, water-first makes sense.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And I ought to address a concern about the dry-hand method: While &lt;em&gt;you yourself&lt;/em&gt; may know that you’re not getting any “business” on the dispenser, it can still make others uncomfortable because &lt;em&gt;they&lt;/em&gt; can’t be certain of that, so shouldn’t we opt against this method to give others peace of mind? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It’s a fair point. But the alternative is actually a pretty similar situation: there’s still the faucet handle that gets touched before any washing occurs. Also, when the next person walks in the bathroom with an assume-the-worst mindset, how do they know that it’s just water that’s all over the soap dispenser?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To top it all off - the wet-hands-first method is the biggest culprit of causing public restrooms to wind up having water gradually build up on the counter until you’ve got puddles of it ... sometimes to the point where the puddles reach the edge of the counter, and one can hardly wash their hands at all without getting their shirt wet from touching the water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2018-06-08T02:29:16.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18751" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-08T02:36:34.300" Score="1" ViewCount="296" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don’t like it when I’m scooping ice cream and it’s coming out in shavings... I want to eat ice cream &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;scoops&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.   Is this easier to get with the ice cream scoops that have a chrome finish? Is it easier when the scooper has a pointy tip? Do you have to get one of those scoops with the mechanism that detaches the ice cream from it if you want to get perfect scoops? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2018-06-25T04:56:46.330" Title="Which style of ice cream scoop is most effective?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18752" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18723" CreationDate="2018-06-08T03:08:59.913" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dip the bottom part into very hot water for some 15 seconds. The heat will cause &quot;slight stretching&quot; of the outer piece. Then wiggle the stuck part out.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24761" LastActivityDate="2018-06-08T03:08:59.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18753" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18751" CreationDate="2018-06-08T06:41:14.980" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ice cream lover and past worker in an ice cream shop here&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Some tool and comparisons:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;1. Simple metal spoon&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I used to work in an ice cream shop, we had those:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U9IMq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U9IMqm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It created nice scoops very easily. Between uses, it lays in a small container of water, to clean it between uses. I'm pretty sure that the fact it was wet helped releasing the ice cream scoop on the cone easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;2. Metal spoon with a release mechanism&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At home, I now have this type of spoon, with the release mechanism - I don't find it very useful or better compared to the previous one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xJyth.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xJythm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;3. Flat serving tool&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's also the flat tool that with it you can create some forms - you can create a scoop or a cone from the ice cream, but you need a little more experience and practice to get a nice shape with that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure if that's exactly the one, but similar (never used it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NZaUb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NZaUbm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;4. Plastic spoon&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find them the least comfortable, I don't like using them, not recommending.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;5. Spoon with pointy tip&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Never saw an ice cream shop using it, and never used it myself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;General notes:&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To get a nice scoop or any other shape, the ice cream &lt;strong&gt;must&lt;/strong&gt; be in a good and steady shape and temperature. If it's soft - it won't work (or at least not easily). Check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/18754/7786&quot;&gt;Stan's answer about desired temperatures&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash the spoon between scoops, so pieces won't pass the other tastes, and that it would be easier and smoother to scoop and release.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;With the 3'rd tool, it's the easiest to screw up - most of the places that I see that don't know how to serve ice cream, are using this tool without knowing how to use it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastEditorUserId="7786" LastEditDate="2018-06-11T08:07:55.827" LastActivityDate="2018-06-11T08:07:55.827" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18751" CreationDate="2018-06-08T12:39:54.707" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The HACK&lt;/strong&gt;: It ain't the tool. It's the &lt;strong&gt;temperature&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/em&gt; …&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;How to Set Your Ice Cream Freezer Thermostat to Hit the Optimal Scooping Temperature&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ice Cream is Best Scooped at a temperature of zero to +6 degrees F (-18 C to -14 C ).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gelato is Best Scooped at a Temperature range of zero to +12 degrees F (-18 C to -11 C).&lt;br&gt; Depends a lot on the gelato.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Italian Ice is Best Served at a Temperature of +10 to +18 degrees F (-12 C to -8 C).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="15575" LastEditDate="2018-06-25T04:56:46.330" LastActivityDate="2018-06-25T04:56:46.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18755" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18743" CreationDate="2018-06-08T14:13:51.517" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This, just in…&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Here's the relevant part of the &lt;strong&gt;aseptic procedure&lt;/strong&gt; (removing bacteria, viruses, and micro-organisms) that I was taught by a supervising surgical nurse.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Rely on paper towels.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;To be optimally aseptic, you should wash your hands &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;before and after&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; doing your business. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Before:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Take &lt;strong&gt;two&lt;/strong&gt; paper towels. Put one under your arm and use the next paper towel to turn on the contaminated water faucet. Wash your hands with soap and water, making sure you're washing your hands for the recommended 20 seconds, (one round of &quot;Happy Birthday&quot;). Then, use the second paper towel to turn off the faucet and to grab the door handles of the stall.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;After:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(—At this point, don't forget to disinfect your phone with alcohol wipes if you’ve used it while on the toilet. Clean the bottom of your bag or anything you may have set on the floor, too.) &lt;br&gt;&#xA;Use the same two-towel procedure to wash your hands before you leave the restroom.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Faucet handles and door handles are danger zones. They’re the first things we touch before washing our hands, and ironically, turning them off contaminates our hands all over again.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;So, while paper towel-handling everything may look a little odd, it’s better to be safe than sorry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-08T14:13:51.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18756" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18716" CreationDate="2018-06-08T14:44:16.170" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't switch&lt;/strong&gt; — Do both with the same tool&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many minutes before personal computers became ubiquitous, creative individuals would use the same implement for &lt;em&gt;both&lt;/em&gt; drawing &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; to make human readable text.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hard to believe; but, it's true.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The procedure involves forming letters to make words using the same drawing tool. The inventor called it writing. Later, it became known as cursive script. For many, it was faster in practice and had fewer technical requirements than mechanical apparatus allowed. It was modified for clarity by using formed unconnected letters. This slower procedure was first called block printing which subsequently became shortened for simplicity to printing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To this day, using a pencil is the quickest, simplest and most direct marking-engine in use for both writing and drawing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An aphorism cautions that switching is a faulty procedure with, &quot;Don't change horses in mid-stream.&quot; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-08T14:44:16.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18757" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18769" CreationDate="2018-06-08T15:30:47.533" Score="1" ViewCount="1197" Body="&lt;p&gt;The wires bulged out of my headphone cord.  How can I fix this, without solder?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZMbJj.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZMbJjm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24763" LastEditorUserId="8070" LastEditDate="2018-07-02T13:00:35.723" LastActivityDate="2019-03-29T19:23:45.770" Title="How to deal with frayed broken wired earphone / headphone and/ or aux cable wires?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;wire&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18758" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-09T10:01:03.387" Score="5" ViewCount="6076" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dealing with a &lt;strong&gt;very toxic&lt;/strong&gt; situation, I am listened/spied on by my neighbor and his friend and they follow me as soon as I leave my home, be it on foot or by car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a trick I can use to determine if they are just using multiple cars to follow me (doing it professionally like cops maybe) or if they have planted a GPS tracker, either permanently inside the car or just stuck underneath it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I bought a RF detector &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Professional-G318-1Mhz-8000Mhz-Wireless-RF-Signal-Detector-Tap-Detect-Mobile/112157437998?epid=2261039752&amp;amp;hash=item1a1d1ab02e:g:rQQAAOSwvutayRhv&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;like this one&lt;/a&gt; but this has been ineffective for various reasons:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It is catching background RF noise.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I am driving alone, so I can't sweep the car while driving.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The tracker could send location either every 5 minutes or only on demand (via SMS).&#xA;So this solution is not working.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have caught them following me 3 times (by luck maybe), but I just wonder if they are trying to make me believe they follow me by car to make me stop looking inside the car for the tracker, if there is one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know for sure that I have been followed because if I rent a hotel room I spend the night awake because they prevent me from sleeping by renting the room next door and making small noises loud enough to awake me. So this costs me 50€ every time for nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or if they dare to show their faces in front of me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24769" LastEditorUserId="21451" LastEditDate="2018-06-28T14:08:15.670" LastActivityDate="2019-12-23T15:44:45.940" Title="How can I know the people following me just use multiple cars but not a GPS tracker?" Tags="&lt;security&gt;&lt;privacy&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18759" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18764" CreationDate="2018-06-09T16:53:42.633" Score="9" ViewCount="1771" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let me first prefix this question with, I have no idea which StackExchange site would be most appropriate for this question, but I thought LifeHacks might work...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In 1998 my Mom's side of the family had a big family reunion (my great grandmother had ten kids so it really was a big gathering). One of my distant Uncles wrote a sort of book on our families history for this reunion and my Mom gave me the book to read. I couldn't believe how big it is and how much research went into the book. I would like to figure out a way to get the whole book on a website I'm going to make where I can then share it with everyone in our family and ultimately preserve the history for longer than this flimsy book can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the hope that I don't have to type word for word this entire 300 page book is there a way where I can just scan the pages and get them in digital text? Obviously I could just take pictures and make the website using the pictures but I feel like it would be more beneficial to have it as actual text because then it might show up on Google searches better when someone searches a family members name or something like that. Also, if someone in the family ever does maybe a research project on our family they'd be able to copy some of the text and reference it more easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So does anyone know the best way I can get this old family book into digital text?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LL8C1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LL8C1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Book front page&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ew2pz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ew2pzm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Book indicating thickness&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24770" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-12-17T12:24:14.867" LastActivityDate="2018-12-21T21:19:50.717" Title="Physical Text To Digital Text" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;paper&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18759" CreationDate="2018-06-09T22:54:56.070" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can do this in stages. Start with putting everything online as page scans and updating as and when you can. The cerlox™ plastic comb binding makes taking it apart and putting it back into the binding easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As the printing appears to be normal serif type in the same size, the scans can be digitized by using Optical Character Recognition software. OCR can give you a draft text file that you can proofread and publish on the website for its final form.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the same time, you can tidy-up the pictures and other pictorial material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do this as time/resources becomes available to you for the project.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-09T22:54:56.070" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18761" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14168" CreationDate="2018-06-09T23:23:12.710" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lather with Goo Goo Gone.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Brush with a soft bristle brush, &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wipe with suede rag, damp with nail polish remover (flammable!)l&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Air dry.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Never&lt;/em&gt; machine wash sneakers! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24771" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2018-06-25T00:53:26.677" LastActivityDate="2018-06-25T00:53:26.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18759" CreationDate="2018-06-11T03:56:21.693" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use an android phone and the &quot;&lt;em&gt;Google Lens.&lt;/em&gt;&quot; feature recently added to the photos app and the camera photo review scrwwn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;OCR via &lt;em&gt;Google Lens&lt;/em&gt; is pretty amazing and accurate beyond any OCR software I've ever used. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Below are some screenshots outlining the procedure using a cheap (100 USD) &lt;strong&gt;Nokia 3,&lt;/strong&gt; best phone I've had the pleasure to use since my beloved Nexus 4 gave up the ghost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will detail a sample OCR scan of a Greek ethymologies book printed in 1976 that I dare not tear apart for scanning, that seems to have similar character density and typeface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I took this original picture in less than ideal lighting conditions, using all auto settings on the so-so phone camera, no pecial photo techniques or fixtures to enhance the outcome were used, you could say it's &lt;strong&gt;just a plain amateurishly taken  phone pic of a book's page&lt;/strong&gt;. (Just make sure text is focused, no OCR will decipher blurry off-focus text)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BhSCM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BhSCMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Click on the Google lens icon, available via the preview after taking the picture or on the photo itself using Google photos app&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XtZhQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XtZhQm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's -Skynet- &lt;code&gt;^M^M^M^M^M^M&lt;/code&gt; I mean,  &lt;strong&gt;Google Lens&lt;/strong&gt; doing its magic scanning (the dots are a bit creepy but they had to do something to let you know that the &lt;em&gt;googley AI&lt;/em&gt; is doing its thing, I guess)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EkJTf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EkJTfm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once the image is scanned, you'll find the text areas that &lt;em&gt;Google Lens&lt;/em&gt; found on the picture clearly outlined and their text already extracted to the lower half of the screen. if you only want some areas and not others, just touch your selection to activate/deactivate them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you touch the extracted text, it will be placed in your clipboard for &lt;em&gt;copy/paste&lt;/em&gt; goodness anywhere on your phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/txVA4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/txVA4m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Afterwards, just paste the text on a &lt;strong&gt;Google docs&lt;/strong&gt; document. There, you can:&#xA; - correct any mistakes right there or on your PC, &#xA; - share the document to your heart's content, &#xA; - publish it as a web page with live updating of your edits,or &#xA; - export to &#xA;    - plain text, &#xA;    - word document, &#xA;    - open office document, &#xA;    - kindle compatible &lt;em&gt;epub&lt;/em&gt; electronic book  with reflowing text, or &#xA;    - good ol' Non-DRMd PDF &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It could be argued that this  is probably the shortest route to publishing, with the widest possible output choices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could do it all from a single device, (Android phone with the appropriate apps installed) and be done with it in no time with a high accuracy rate, basically for free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is the Google docs pasted Fragment &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7w3zN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7w3zNm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is the Google docs URL share, feel free to comment. You could also have someone help you edit the document remotely and simultaneously.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aizUDOHerSraU3fIw6lHLabmLSNsQ7PMXOl1IHHE0RU/edit?usp=drivesdk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aizUDOHerSraU3fIw6lHLabmLSNsQ7PMXOl1IHHE0RU/edit?usp=drivesdk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally here is a Google Sites website published using the aforementioned document as linked source &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://sites.google.com/h-lo.me/ocrsample&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://sites.google.com/h-lo.me/ocrsample&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's https, desktop and mobile enabled and depending on tastes, generally not an eye sore. Not bad for 15 min total work and no coding whatsoever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is one refinement left, and that is to create &lt;strong&gt;proper paragraphs&lt;/strong&gt; on the Google document, since Google Lens inserts a hard return after every line of extracted text, which makes every line it's own paragraph and this will become an issue if you want to use Google Docs features such as the &lt;em&gt;table of contents&lt;/em&gt;, or  when you &lt;strong&gt;export your document to a kindle compatible e-pub electronic book&lt;/strong&gt; (messes up reflowing text) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can just join every line where appropriate by hitting the backspace key on every line start, or this could be automated with a script.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, I'm writing an apps script add-on that I will publish shortly to automate this process. I'll let you know here when it's done. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20478" LastEditorUserId="20478" LastEditDate="2018-06-27T16:25:12.787" LastActivityDate="2018-06-27T16:25:12.787" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18766" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18758" CreationDate="2018-06-11T09:03:52.557" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to check for GPS trackers:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take your car to a garage, have them put the car on a lift. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Inspect the underside, look for small rectangular boxes. An &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ebay.com/bhp/mini-gps-tracker?rmvSB=true&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;internet search&lt;/a&gt; gives you an idea of what to look for. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's very unlikely a tracker will be inside the car, because its battery has to be charged every few weeks, and breaking into your car every two weeks is too likely to get noticed. So if they use one, it'll be underneath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they're following you, they'll only use the cars they own. Adding rentals is way over the top just for harrassment. So find out which cars they own, learn to recognize them and look for them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your daily routine is predictable. If you go to work every day, they don't need to follow you to guess where you are. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect the best way to deal with this is to not let them get on your nerves. Ignore them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they start doing more than following you, that's the time to involve the police. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-06-11T09:03:52.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18767" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18751" CreationDate="2018-06-11T12:10:37.687" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Briefly dip the scoop in warm water. You want to melt a very thin layer of ice for the scoop to glide on.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This gets easier if the ice is at the right temperature. It can help to remove the ice from the freezer about half an hour before you plan to serve it (depending on your ambient temperature).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-06-11T12:10:37.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18768" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18757" CreationDate="2018-06-11T16:14:01.640" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Someone skilled with a soldering iron may be able to fix this, but the usual method of repair is to replace the entire cable. The headphones will have to be opened up to do that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2018-06-11T16:14:01.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18769" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18757" CreationDate="2018-06-11T16:24:59.517" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since that appears to be a coaxial headphone cable, it's unlikely there's a good way to fix the damage shown.  If you have special tools, it might be possible to cut completely through the cable, strip appropriately, and crimp the conductors back together, but it isn't practical to buy the tools for a single cable, or for a consumer (and you'll pay more than the headphones are worth to have a professional fix them, which means it's unlikely a pro will have the tool and connector you'd need).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they're quality over-the-ear phones, it may be worth replacing the entire cable, but otherwise, it will be more cost-effective to replace the complete headphone set.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-06-11T16:24:59.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18757" CreationDate="2018-06-12T11:46:47.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can crimp the cables and isolate with rubber tape, or in case of &quot;need it right now don't care about tomorrow&quot; you could rip the cables apart some more and manually tie them (always the matching ones of course, color to color). It will look like hell and be not stable.&#xA;The proper solution would be to replace the cable completely, soldering the end to the speakers. Soldering the broken cable itself will work, but it won't be as flexible at that point anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24789" LastActivityDate="2018-06-12T11:46:47.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18771" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-13T17:21:47.907" Score="3" ViewCount="4108" Body="&lt;p&gt;We recently had several power outages due to late spring storms. None of the outages lasted long enough to worry about food spoiling, but we were home and knew how long we were without power. This made me wonder:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I left home for a weekend and came back to the stove/coffee pot/microwave flashing (indicating a power loss), &lt;strong&gt;what could I do to determine if it had been out long enough for food to become dangerous in the refrigerator (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/poweroutage.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;say four hours&lt;/a&gt;)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I opened the refrigerator and it stunk, that would be a clear indicator, but food can become dangerous well before that point. I'm looking for answers that I would likely already have around the house to know this or something I could build/buy/whatever in advance that would allow me to know this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastEditorUserId="6616" LastEditDate="2018-06-13T17:28:58.320" LastActivityDate="2018-06-13T20:36:35.800" Title="How can I determine the duration of a power outage?" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18772" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18771" CreationDate="2018-06-13T17:35:30.090" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Set up a webcam and a simple CCTV-style recording, and leave a light on. When you get back, scan through the footage at high speed. If the CCTV rides through the outage, you'll be able to tell when and how long the lights went off. If it doesn't, you'll have at least some idea of when and how long the outage was by looking at the timestamps of the image files.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastEditorUserId="12517" LastEditDate="2018-06-13T17:55:01.127" LastActivityDate="2018-06-13T17:55:01.127" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18774" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18771" CreationDate="2018-06-13T18:55:22.753" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two ways that I use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a battery-powered analog clock (with hands) and another similar electric-powered one plugged into the same circuit as the refrigerator. Synchronize them before you leave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any difference in time indicates the duration of the outage since the electric clock will stop while the battery one continues. When/If the power resumes both clocks will still be out-of-sync with each other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For indicating longer times that might affect the freezer, I put a penny on top of an ice cube. If the penny is still on the surface of cube, the outage was not enough to compromise the freezer temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If both the clocks are out of sync and the penny is at the bottom of the ice-cube tray, the outage was longer than twelve hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-06-13T20:36:35.800" LastActivityDate="2018-06-13T20:36:35.800" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18775" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18721" CreationDate="2018-06-14T08:37:28.803" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Velcro holds very well. I've seen people attaching heavy boards to a wall with velcro and there was no indication whatsoever that they might fall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing that came to my mind was using some of that anti-slip underlay they spread under rugs and carpets (it is fairly cheap), but I would personaly go for the velcro.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24806" LastActivityDate="2018-06-14T08:37:28.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18669" CreationDate="2018-06-14T09:07:01.457" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to the other's advices, I think it's important to consider another aspect of the morning routine : &lt;strong&gt;being rigorous and forcing you to do stuff to wake up might not be the solution for everyone.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to give yourself the WILL to wake up, by setting everything you need in the morning the day before, at bedding time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For instance set a timer on your coffee machine if you're a coffee lover, the smell can help, use a nice sunlight dimmer lamp, set all your clothes for the day ready to wear, keep your place clean and things easy to find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24807" LastActivityDate="2018-06-14T09:07:01.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18777" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18759" CreationDate="2018-06-14T20:23:06.867" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might want to try a very inexpensive service: preserve-your-memories.info .   When doing it myself, I use my scanner to scan to OmniPage, an OCR program, and then save as a pdf file which is completely searchable.  Since your publication is plastic comb bound, it's easy to take apart to scan individual pages &amp;amp; then rebind.   Taking pictures as outlined in the above suggestions is also very workable - a good one among many approaches. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastEditorUserId="6982" LastEditDate="2018-06-14T21:13:43.073" LastActivityDate="2018-06-14T21:13:43.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18669" CreationDate="2018-06-16T07:53:38.557" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are running late then make your bed in bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;.First pull your covers to where you want them to go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;.Then roll out of bed&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;. Fluff your pillows&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;                  &amp;gt; And you're done!!!&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24822" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-06-16T07:53:38.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18782" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15679" CreationDate="2018-06-16T19:41:27.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baking soda, dry, rubbed on with a terricloth rag.&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NcaNk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;This hat had very noticeable staining, removed with baking soda.&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24825" LastActivityDate="2018-06-16T19:41:27.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18669" CreationDate="2018-06-17T10:57:32.693" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a wake-up light without a snooze button. Now, I built mine myself and the plans aren't ready yet, but I suspect you can get something like that on the market.¹ It's not necessary that the unit fully wake you up—if it does not, it will still make your body more prepared to be awake when your other alarm rings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Speaking of which, an older trick is to set a very loud alarm to ring 5 minutes after your primary alarm. You are supposed to want to wake up at the first alarm, because the second is so loud and annoying. You need to turn it off before it rings. This should be a different device than your first alarm, so it acts independently and can be placed outside your room—all the better to motivate you to take care of it before it rings. Put it in a window, and you'll know you're annoying neighbors if you don't turn it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;[1] For the wake-up light, I suggest a unit with LEDs, because an incandescent unit will show different brightnesses depending on which bulb you buy. Or to imitate this solution, put a lamp on a timer, but it will induce a degree of discomfort which isn't present in a light that brightens according to something like &lt;code&gt;brightness = (minutes until alarm / 20)³&lt;/code&gt;. I had a Philips light, but didn't like it much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2018-06-17T10:57:32.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4149" CreationDate="2018-06-18T03:49:39.273" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have seen in childhood the Shoe Shiners.  They would clean, polish and shine.  Then they wrap cloth on two fingers; put a drop of water on shoe, dab the cloth covered finger on polish and rub the shoe for shine and this process goes on and on and then finished with buffing.  Used to take about 15 to 20 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I few years back I read on internet how to polish shoes.  Clean with hard brush, not softly.  Polish with another brush (soft) or apply polish with cloth / sponge.  Apply neither less nor excess; just medium polish. Let the shoes sit for the polish to dry (as is the case with Car Polish, Wax - shoe polish is also wax).  Shine the shoe with the soft brush with which you applied the polish, it is a soft brush so you cannot brush hard.  Finish with soft cloth buffing.  (You can apply a dab of water, if you wish)&#xA;I kept polishing my shoes every time I wore them, after few applications I don't have to polish them every time I wear them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24834" LastActivityDate="2018-06-18T03:49:39.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18785" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-18T14:36:50.387" Score="-2" ViewCount="177" Body="&lt;p&gt;A couple years ago I bought a universal windshield mount that will hold a cell phone or GPS that used a suction cup to stick to the windshield. On the suction cup was a clear gel substance that has the consistency of hair mousse, thick and tacky. As it never dries out, the suction cup only rarely looses the seal. Compared to similar devices I have used I would estimate this goo keeps a seal several times longer then an untreated suction cup; it is a great suction cup hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is this stuff, the goo? What is it called, and are there brand names for it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="117" LastEditorUserId="21451" LastEditDate="2018-06-25T00:53:48.437" LastActivityDate="2018-06-25T00:53:48.437" Title="Need help identifying a substance" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18786" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18785" CreationDate="2018-06-18T15:10:59.010" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The name of the Universal Cel Phone Mount is a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnOH1nrt8MY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Grip Go Mobile Phone Holder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A simple web search for &quot;suction cup sticky gel seal&quot; brought up the review information on YouTube. Please forgive me for NOT providing the direct link for such a product search question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-18T15:10:59.010" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1578" CreationDate="2018-06-18T17:22:02.470" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a couple of possibilities to keep the &lt;strong&gt;lower end of your shirt&lt;/strong&gt; below the upper limit &lt;strong&gt;belt-line of your trousers&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many of the solutions presented have been focussed on the &lt;strong&gt;fastening&lt;/strong&gt; with pins, clips, or adhesive tapes or by purchasing increased lengths of the lower end of the shirt. Some techniques appear to be severe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, you may be wearing your trouser belt-line too low for your normal daily routine and your body shape and proportions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;hack&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; for your situation until you can affect a permanent solution (proper-fitting clothing) is to &lt;strong&gt;wear your pants higher around your waistline&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;Wear your pants at a height sufficient to keep your shirt tails in place&lt;/strong&gt; below your waistline. You might even want to wear suspenders to deal with this situation. Suspenders allow you to wear slightly looser pants that will more easily ride up and down as you lift and lower your arms. They are more comfortable than wearing a belt for many.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the future, if you feel your trouser belt finding its normal position on your body lower than will accommodate your present shirt-tail length, seek longer shirts that will suit your body proportions and belt-line trouser length. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-18T17:22:02.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18789" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-19T18:32:01.497" Score="3" ViewCount="1693" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a student and I like to carry my two pens on pocket of my shirt. However, occasionally I need to run. Sometimes I need to grovel for praying. How can I prevent them from falling out? They have holders as you can see from the image below. (I already read &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6547/keep-pen-from-falling-out-of-pocket-or-attach-it-to-body-in-convenient-way&quot;&gt;the topic&lt;/a&gt; but it's slightly different case.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/muEut.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/muEutm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24843" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-07-04T08:50:07.580" LastActivityDate="2018-07-04T08:51:14.520" Title="Prevent pens from falling out of shirt pocket" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18789" CreationDate="2018-06-20T07:42:37.863" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Firstly, the length of the pen should be less than the length of the pocket. Secondly, the grip of the holder should be tight enough to hold the cloth of the pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24835" LastActivityDate="2018-06-20T07:42:37.863" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18791" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18789" CreationDate="2018-06-20T16:32:09.210" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Continue to do things exactly as you have been doing and things will continue to happen exactly as they have been happening. &lt;em&gt;Something&lt;/em&gt; has to change in order for you to reasonably expect a change in outcome.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are you willing to change? Convenience, attitude, behaviour, clothing style, equipment selection, what? For example, is your running style erratic? Could you learn to run in a more rhythmic and coordinated manner? Could you choose to wear military-style button-down flap-covered pockets? Could you decide to use more self-discipline (not run).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is reasonable to remove your pens from your pocket prior to running or grovelling. Place them in a more secure alternate pocket or student paraphernalia. Remove them from one secure location to a more convenient one at an appropriate time. Take a moment prior to grovelling to thoughtfully remove distractions such as your pens and place them in a more appropriate place such as in your shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is reasonable to have or get duplicates for the occasions when they are necessary after running or grovelling. Keep duplicates and stand-by items with your other school supplies. Many students use a school bag or back-pack for extra items to keep them organized, handy, and easily transportable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Forgetaboutit. It is reasonable to recover dropped items on rare occasions when they happen. It's part of the human journey and a bit of forbearance is a necessary ingredient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-20T16:32:09.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18789" CreationDate="2018-06-20T17:52:27.130" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pocket Pencil-Plunging Prevention Preparation Procedure&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;This alliterative suggestion fulfills your requirement for a HACK involving &quot;&lt;em&gt;adhesive&lt;/em&gt;.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This &quot;clip-strip&quot; must be attached to your shirt(s) pocket before you get dressed and removed before you launder it. It is not visible and can be used a few times before it loses some usability.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place &lt;strong&gt;a length of cloth adhesive tape along the back of the top edge of your shirt pocket&lt;/strong&gt; to thicken the edge. Use a length of tape that is the width of the shirt pocket. The strip does not have to be very wide. One centre-meter is sufficiently wide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try it. Do the pen clips hold well enough to permit your normal activities without a problem? No? Try adding another strip to thicken it more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is an innocuous, practical answer that minimally compromises your convenience while confining the hassle to times of the day more under your control with anticipation of distractions and emergencies much lessened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-20T17:52:27.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18793" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2331" CreationDate="2018-06-21T02:47:05.293" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a plunger, but be sure to use it properly.  A plunger is not intended to force a blockage down the pipe, but to pull blocked material away from whatever is blocking it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the plunger against the drain opening.  You need to have enough standing water to cover the head of the plunger.  Push the plunger down so all air escapes from under it (you want only noncompressible water between the plunger and the blockage; air acts as a shock absorber).  Now jerk the plunger up quickly.  That might be enough to clear the drain.  If that doesn't work, try again a few times, then try moving the plunger up and down quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once water starts to drain, put more water down, and you might have to plunge again a few times to get all of the blocked material broken up and past the obstruction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19075" LastActivityDate="2018-06-21T02:47:05.293" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18794" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6910" CreationDate="2018-06-21T03:35:36.990" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Of course, the method may vary with the type of bug in question and the environment which its in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Insects are generally attracted to light but don't understand the concept of clear glass - hence they fly into windows and get stuck in the process of trying to go outdoors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To speed up their exit, which may not always be possible, is to make the area dark, leaving the exit way (an open door perhaps) brighter. Insect will naturally, more often than not, head toward the brighter area and its eventual freedom. This method will take time and patience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A more expeditious method - if I were removing a fast moving insect; first, I get a spray bottle with water and spray directly on the insect. This generally makes it soggy and causes it to slow down, which allows you to catch it in your hand, if non-stinging, or in a container for removal. This doesn't cause any lasting harm to it and resume its regular function as the water dries out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24852" LastActivityDate="2018-06-21T03:35:36.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4149" CreationDate="2018-06-21T09:00:29.107" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some steps for the perfect polish of shoes. You should have with you two brushes, one soft and other a normal brush, a good quality polish, some of the polish diluted well with water and a piece of cloth. Firstly, remove all the dust from the shoes using the ordinary brush, leaving the lower surface of the sole. Apply liquid polish on the shoes and let it dry which will take a minute or two. Now apply polish, not the liquid polish, on the shoes and keep for about a half of a minute. Apply soft brush on the shoes and then the dry cloth circle wise with some good speed. You can apply wax brush also in place of dry cloth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24835" LastEditorUserId="24835" LastEditDate="2018-06-21T12:43:52.183" LastActivityDate="2018-06-21T12:43:52.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18797" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-21T16:48:39.703" Score="18" ViewCount="9200" Body="&lt;p&gt;My feral kitty (isn't feral anymore), Shorty, &lt;em&gt;loves&lt;/em&gt; to sit in front of my &lt;em&gt;gigantic&lt;/em&gt; old beast of a laptop for the heat and to keep an eye on my cursor.  But when I'm not looking or want to hear music he'll stealthily cross my keyboard to slap down that little arrow or cursor. A decoy keyboard doesn't work even with a heating pad on low under the decoy. Is there a way to just turn off my keyboard without shutting down my computer? If not, why? It seems like it would be such a asset to all laptop users.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24856" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2018-07-17T10:40:42.047" LastActivityDate="2018-09-01T07:36:39.573" Title="Can I shut off my laptop's keyboard without turning off my computer?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18798" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-06-21T17:53:49.873" Score="26" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux) have some means of manually locking the &lt;em&gt;screen&lt;/em&gt;.  This will engage the screen saver (if you have one set) and require password entry before the system will respond to other inputs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know a way to make the screen saver ignore keyboard input, but I can't swear there isn't a setting for that -- try looking in the screen saver settings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative for laptops is that you could set your power management to &quot;do nothing&quot; when the lid is closed, and just close the lid when you walk away.  Shorty will still have his warm spot, but the keyboard will be protected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2018-06-21T18:09:23.940" LastActivityDate="2018-06-21T18:09:23.940" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-06-21T20:07:36.760" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simple workaround:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open up a program like MS Paint.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Maximize that window to take up the whole screen.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now those randomly pressed keys will just be ignored.  If Shorty uses the track pad to move the cursor-pointer, there is VERY VERY VERY little chance of anything damaging getting clicked (though some abstract art might get drawn).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-06-21T20:07:36.760" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-06-22T00:49:07.583" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are some programs that ignore keyboard input for people who have cats sleeping on laptops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not sure what kind of computer you have, but there is &lt;a href=&quot;http://catslock.co.nz&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Catslook&lt;/a&gt; (Mac or Windows), or the rather old &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bitboost.com/pawsense/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;PawSense&lt;/a&gt; (looks like it was designed for Win95/98 back in the day; not sure if it still works). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24860" LastActivityDate="2018-06-22T00:49:07.583" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-06-22T00:57:49.713" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;On Linux, &lt;kbd&gt;Ctrl&lt;/kbd&gt;+&lt;kbd&gt;Alt&lt;/kbd&gt;+&lt;kbd&gt;F2&lt;/kbd&gt; to switch to a text console is pretty bulletproof. Only way back to the VC where you're logged in is &lt;kbd&gt;Ctrl&lt;/kbd&gt;+&lt;kbd&gt;Alt&lt;/kbd&gt;+&lt;kbd&gt;F1&lt;/kbd&gt; or &lt;kbd&gt;F7&lt;/kbd&gt;, or &lt;kbd&gt;alt&lt;/kbd&gt;+&lt;kbd&gt;←&lt;/kbd&gt;/&lt;kbd&gt;→&lt;/kbd&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or if your cat knows your password and can log in and run &lt;code&gt;sudo chvt&lt;/code&gt; :P&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But beware that &lt;kbd&gt;Ctrl&lt;/kbd&gt;+&lt;kbd&gt;Alt&lt;/kbd&gt;+&lt;kbd&gt;Del&lt;/kbd&gt; will trigger a (safe) reboot with no prompt for confirmation, like &lt;code&gt;shutdown -r now&lt;/code&gt;. &lt;kbd&gt;Alt&lt;/kbd&gt;+&lt;kbd&gt;SysRQ&lt;/kbd&gt;+&lt;kbd&gt;B&lt;/kbd&gt; will hard-reboot instantly, but this still works when X is running.  You can disable the magic sysrq key with /proc settings. &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_SysRq_key&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_SysRq_key&lt;/a&gt;.  (Many distros configure things so only &lt;kbd&gt;S&lt;/kbd&gt;, &lt;kbd&gt;U&lt;/kbd&gt;, and &lt;kbd&gt;B&lt;/kbd&gt; work (for rebooting when the kernel locks up), disabling the info-dump or kill-all-processes keys.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;You might want to retitle the question to be specific to laptops, because the keyboard I'm currently using is a logitech wireless which has an on/off slider switch.  (Like most wireless mice).&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7594" LastEditorUserId="24911" LastEditDate="2018-06-24T15:35:31.620" LastActivityDate="2018-06-24T15:35:31.620" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-06-22T02:01:43.827" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;BabySmash was created to allow a baby to smash away at a keyboard without doing any harm to the computer.  It also draws nice patterns to keep baby amused.&#xA;It may not amuse your cat but it should protect your computer.   Have a look at&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://babysmash.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;BabySmash.com&lt;/a&gt;. Note: this is a &lt;strong&gt;Windows&lt;/strong&gt; solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24867" LastEditorUserId="24902" LastEditDate="2018-06-25T02:12:09.757" LastActivityDate="2018-06-25T02:12:09.757" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1578" CreationDate="2018-06-22T04:05:16.077" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get yourself some alligator clips, like these:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vg73g.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vg73g.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, get some rubber bands, and make a chain like this:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cb0bd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cb0bdm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Connect the rubber bands to the screws on the alligator clips, and then clip them to your shirt at one end and your socks at the other end.  Simple!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe not the most practical solution, not to mention maybe a little painful, but hacky for sure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1273" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-06-22T07:21:55.290" LastActivityDate="2018-06-22T07:21:55.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18669" CreationDate="2018-06-22T10:52:10.877" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Firstly, there should be in your mind that how much sleep do you require in a day.&#xA;-there should be at least a gap of one hour between your taking dinner and going to bed.&#xA;-Before going to bed, drink some water.&#xA;-There should be suitable temperature and air crossings in the room.&#xA;-Ensure that there is not any kind of noise or disturbance.&#xA;-Make an alarm of 15 minutes before the getting up time.&#xA;-Not total darkness, a very dim light should be there in your room.&#xA;-Go to bed 15 minutes before your sleeping time.&#xA;-You should awake up on the alarm ring and be in the sitting position immediately and should be out of the bed well before 15 minutes of the alarm ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24835" LastActivityDate="2018-06-22T10:52:10.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18806" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-06-22T14:38:55.417" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;This answer may be specific to Windows, but the keyboard will have a driver in the Device Manager, probably listed under 'Keyboards', if the device driver registered itself properly. Find the driver and disable it, and the keyboard will no longer work. Of course, the fun part is reenabling it--especially if your screen locks and you have to sign in again (the built-in Windows keyboard can help, unless you have to press CTRL-ALT-Delete to unlock your computer).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24881" LastActivityDate="2018-06-22T14:38:55.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-06-22T15:44:43.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cover your keyboard with a thin cutting board, like the one below (sold &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Colored-Chopping-Board-Kitchenware-Plastic-Cutting_340708203.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; among other places).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NdFeb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NdFebm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or use some other form of thin, rigid sheet to cover the keys. Heat will still go through, keys will be protected from being pressed and from fur getting stuck in them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24883" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2018-07-06T13:11:34.493" LastActivityDate="2018-07-06T13:11:34.493" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18808" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-06-22T15:48:05.007" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use an external keyboard and disable the one on your laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried this solution myself but users on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tomsguide.com/answers/id-2590043/disable-laptop-keyboard-external-keyboard-usb.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this tomsguide forum&lt;/a&gt; post their steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24883" LastActivityDate="2018-06-22T15:48:05.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18789" CreationDate="2018-06-22T17:56:08.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tape will get covered with lint and will stop working in short time. Here's my suggestion:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some pens are better than others at staying in place. Some of them, like this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tUBFa.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tUBFam.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;have little &quot;hooks&quot; under the pocket clip that help it stay in place. The more common pens, like this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iuXc5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iuXc5m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;don't have those hooks and so only stay in place with the help of gravity. You can &lt;strong&gt;add a hook&lt;/strong&gt; by &lt;strong&gt;wrapping an elastic around the clip&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;you can choose a smaller elastic band or one that matches the pen/shirt so it doesn't show as much. The size and color of this one are chosen so it's easy to see them in the pictures&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v9fSg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v9fSgm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vgHU3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vgHU3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and voilà, your pen will stay in place once it's in your pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;you can choose a smaller elastic band or one that matches the pen/shirt so it doesn't show as much. The size and color of this one are chosen so it's easy to see them in the pictures&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24883" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-07-04T08:51:14.520" LastActivityDate="2018-07-04T08:51:14.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18758" CreationDate="2018-06-22T18:44:46.967" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't think of many ways to &lt;em&gt;prove&lt;/em&gt; there is &lt;strong&gt;no GPS&lt;/strong&gt; on your car. But you can easily show that they are monitoring you in ways other than a GPS (Which doesn't imply there is no GPS, just that it's less likely), you can also prove that they have a GPS, but it may not tell you where it is on the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To prove that they are looking at you&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take a taxi&lt;/strong&gt; one morning. The taxi will be GPS-free. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they are able to find you on the first morning, it's because they're looking at you leave your home and follow you from there. It doesn't prove there is no GPS but it proves they're monitoring you directly (not just via a GPS app)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To prove there is a GPS&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find the GPS: Hoist your car up on a car lift&lt;/strong&gt;, just go to the mechanic's shop and ask if they can lift it for you to look. If you find one, then you can remove it. But remember that if you don't find it it's still not &lt;em&gt;certain&lt;/em&gt; that there is nothing... you may simply have not found it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you don't find the GPS and are still fairly sure that there is one, here's how you can prove they have a GPS:&lt;/strong&gt; Have your car towed somewhere, maybe to the other end of the city, and ask a friend to check if specific cars (of the people spying on you) turn up. If they were only following you visually, they wouldn't follow a tow truck but if they were relying on a GPS then they would go have a look at the (empty) car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whichever way you choose to go, definitely contact the police about this, and perhaps a psychologist to help you deal with the stress and trauma this is causing you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24883" LastActivityDate="2018-06-22T18:44:46.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18811" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-22T19:29:45.087" Score="6" ViewCount="619" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I am tired, I don't want to get up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are a few tips for getting up quicker?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24464" LastEditorUserId="24902" LastEditDate="2018-07-17T10:40:54.160" LastActivityDate="2018-07-17T10:40:54.160" Title="How do I get up quicker in the morning?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18812" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18811" CreationDate="2018-06-22T20:06:50.530" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's cold in your room, throw all the blankets on the floor at the foot of the bed. Then you'll be miserable lying there, and you'll be a lot more likely to get up - if only to get into a warm shower or put on a robe!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-06-22T20:06:50.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18759" CreationDate="2018-06-23T00:38:33.537" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some good answers here for approaching it yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to add my experience of paying someone else to do it for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.digitisemybooks.co.uk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Digitise My Books&lt;/a&gt; in the United Kingdom (I am UK based myself).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was very very pleased with the results: Each book is returned as a PDF which has searchable (and copyable) text. A standard PDF technique is used whereby the original image for each page is retained but with a text overlay, such that you can highlight the original text on the page. Very good value. As someone overseas from UK, you can still send them the books. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They also offer an option for the book to be in editable word document format, at additional but very reasonable cost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do not require the original to be returned, then the cheapest option would be to choose destructive scanning. This is where the pages are taken individually from the book and scanned. By default, the original book is not returned, though I believe you can request it, possibly at additional cost (e.g. for return postage) but the pages will be loose, having removed to be scanned individually. Destructive scanning is the option I chose for all my books and I did not require the originals to be returned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They also offer non-destructive copying if you do require the original, but the cost is higher. They also accept your own digital scans if you have already scanned a book yourself - they can make this into the searchable, copy capable PDF or Word doc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have a look around their website. I really think that this is the best option: spend money to save time, rather than spending time to save money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't work for Digitise My Books, nor have any financial interest in them (shareholder or otherwise).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Originally I had started to &quot;scan&quot; in the books myself, by photographing using a DSLR Camera (photographing is faster than flatbed scanning) with each page held open with a clipboard clip and blu-tak. But I found this to be rather labour intensive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are still keen on doing it yourself, &lt;a href=&quot;http://scantailor.org/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ScanTailor&lt;/a&gt; is an Open Source Windows Application that will format, split double pages/pairs of pages as scanned into individual pages, straighten and &quot;dewarp&quot; them. So that the resulting pages appear flat and straight as desired, however it does not do OCR: the results are still bitmap images. But at least it goes some way to batch automate tidying up any distortion of the pages, particularly of non-destructive copying where it is difficult for one to arrange the pages to be completely flat for large books.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Updated&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Added more information about scanning options offered by a service. ScanTailor further info. Grammar corrections.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24885" LastEditorUserId="24885" LastEditDate="2018-06-24T17:12:56.383" LastActivityDate="2018-06-24T17:12:56.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18814" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-06-23T05:24:59.183" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Option 1, shoot the cat. Then it won't mess with your keyboard anymore. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A slightly less violent option 2, shoot the keyboard. Then it won't matter as much if the cat plays with it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A &quot;fine I won't shoot anything&quot; solution, using linux disable the device using xinput Something like &lt;code&gt;xinput float 10&lt;/code&gt; should do the trick. Of course you need to get the id number of your keyboard, which you can do with &lt;code&gt;xinput list&lt;/code&gt;. And you will want a way to re-enable the keyboard. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See this question for better instructions. &lt;a href=&quot;https://askubuntu.com/questions/160945/is-there-a-way-to-disable-a-laptops-internal-keyboard&quot;&gt;https://askubuntu.com/questions/160945/is-there-a-way-to-disable-a-laptops-internal-keyboard&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, this is why Linux people like Linux. A little tinkering and anything is possible. (and there is less shooting of cats or keyboards)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;p.s. Rather you choose to shoot the keyboard or the cat, when using the first two options, make sure to separate them first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12870" LastActivityDate="2018-06-23T05:24:59.183" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18811" CreationDate="2018-06-23T09:01:25.587" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You live in the 21st century. Get an annoying alarm app and &lt;strong&gt;charge your phone out of reach of your bed&lt;/strong&gt;. Natural light alarms and Bollywood dance numbers are good choices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mentalfloss.com/article/24117/7-ways-people-woke-pre-alarm-clock&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;If you're a traditionalist&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Drink more before you sleep&lt;/strong&gt;. Waking up with a full bladder very quickly wakes you the rest of the way up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Move to a country with muezzin&lt;/strong&gt;. (Those would be the ones that self-identify as 'Islamic'.) The first of the five calls to prayer happens at dawn, and the loudspeakers can be obnoxious.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Move to a country with obnoxious vegetable vendors&lt;/strong&gt;. (That would be India, where sabziwaalas have taken it upon themselves to replace the old muezzins.)&lt;br&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://allthatsinteresting.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/knocker-upper.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hire a knocker-upper&lt;/strong&gt;. (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knocker-up&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;The British English kind&lt;/a&gt;, not the American one.) Have someone bigger than you are come by and keep making noise on your walls, doors, and windows until you get the f' up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/news/a47650/why-is-your-boyfriend-always-waking-up-with-morning-wood/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;The American version can work, too&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get a rice cooker&lt;/strong&gt; or something else with a built-in timer, so you have something warm and delicious waiting for you in the kitchen at wake o'clock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crepuscular_animal&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get a cat&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Then get another one from a different place. They're matutinal and crepuscular hunters (i.e., they sleep while you're at work but are frisky once you get home and at 5 AM EVERY GODDAMN MORNING WTF YOUR BOWLS ARE FULL GODDAMMIT... Oh, I'm awake...).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;If you're sensible,&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;though, it's easier to just listen to yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I am tired, I don't want to get up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Go to bed earlier and get better quality sleep&lt;/strong&gt; by avoiding caffeine and screens for the hour plus before that; by using curtains, blinds, or blindfolds to darken your room; block, cover, or turn any small lights, like from laptop charging cords and power strips; and by using soundproofing, earplugs, or white noise (fans, ACs, YouTube videos of fans and ACs, &amp;amp;c.), avoiding sudden noises interrupting your sleep. Using your TV/computer/phoneless hour or so for a walk or having done cardio earlier in the day also helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21451" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-06-23T09:01:25.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1578" CreationDate="2018-06-23T13:50:50.707" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since @RedSonja didn't bother to make this an answer, someone should:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find myself realizing my clothes don't fit. What do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Buy clothes that fit.&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It really isn't any more complicated than that. Anything else is a short-term, less comfortable stopgap. Pay attention to what—besides insufficient length—causes your shirts to come out; it may be the back is too tight on your shoulders and sides; more likely, you don't have enough loose fabric to allow for the range of your arm motions through the course of your workday.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21451" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-06-23T14:09:37.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18758" CreationDate="2018-06-23T14:51:14.757" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;With all due respect,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;There's no one following you at all.&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's no GPS. There's no 'professional multicar tracking system'. They're not in your cell phone, assuming you have one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know for sure that I have been followed because if I rent a hotel room I spend the night awake because they prevent me from sleeping by renting the room next door and making small noises loud enough to awake me...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You are helping &amp;quot;them&amp;quot; not me by doing that. And this is their strategy, to isolate me even more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Unless you are legitimately a former spy&lt;/strong&gt; (in which case you wouldn't be asking strangers on the open internet for how to sweep your own car for bugs), &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;no one&lt;/em&gt; is playing these kind of gaslighting psy ops on you&lt;/strong&gt;. Not family, not business acquaintances, and certainly not your neighbors or their friends. Angry neighbors or loan sharks might follow someone to yell at them or threaten them; they don't rent adjacent hotel rooms to keep their victims awake with low-volume chatter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your certainty that this is occurring in this manner just means that you are placing yourself and innocent members of the public at risk by not talking to a mental health worker and getting the medication that you very much need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't spend any money hoisting your car; don't buy sweeping devices; don't tow your car across town; don't rent sets of hotel rooms to guard your flanks. Find someone in social services or psychology that you can talk to instead; there's even a &lt;a href=&quot;https://psychology.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Psychology Stack&lt;/a&gt; here where you can get advice about who to talk to. Some I've met are even be kind enough to take cash for sessions and keep minimal paperwork, if you're very concerned it could fall into the wrong hands or cause trouble. You deserve it, and good people like yourself should do what they can to protect those around them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21451" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-06-23T14:51:14.757" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18818" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18758" CreationDate="2018-06-23T20:11:41.873" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I propose that you &lt;strong&gt;work with someone&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;double your resources&lt;/strong&gt; and disorient anyone else who might be interested in causing you to be unhappy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keeping you isolated is something &lt;em&gt;they&lt;/em&gt; want. Working with a professional will throw them off-course and make their continued espionage impossible. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have visited a building where medical professionals have their offices and while in various waiting rooms I've noticed that there has been special equipment installed. Since then, I've noticed the same types of things in other similar medical office buildings. Things like &lt;strong&gt;white-noise generators&lt;/strong&gt; are &lt;em&gt;common&lt;/em&gt; to prevent eaves-dropping or listening in. The places are private so anyone who doesn't have an appointment for meeting their doctor is obvious. The buildings are heavy and well-made to prevent snooping. All the doors are secure. Medical professionals are well-trained in both privacy and security issues. Lastly, Each medical professional is a member of their professional order AND city, district, and federal governments (a trust issue). Lastly, they're smart, intelligent, and with more resources than you alone have. You can discreetly pick and choose your team member. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Teamwork!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-23T20:11:41.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18820" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2331" CreationDate="2018-06-23T22:06:59.947" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the blockage is a clump(s) (like food particles, etc.) use a plunger. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, if the blockage is not a clump(s) like I described, glue or attach 3 pipe cleaners at the holding area only and swish it around the drain. (only with blockages that are close to the drain entry)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have some basic plumbing skills, open the drain and clean it your self. (Dig out, pipe cleaner, etc.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24902" LastActivityDate="2018-06-23T22:06:59.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18757" CreationDate="2018-06-23T22:16:49.013" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the headphones still work, take electric tape and tape it down to the cable. Worked for me a long time ago. Hope you don't mind a bulge on your cable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24902" LastActivityDate="2018-06-23T22:16:49.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18822" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17887" CreationDate="2018-06-23T22:34:17.273" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I do is I put the tray on the counter for about a minute and then use that twisting method. Remember to twist it in all directions. Should take 2~3 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24902" LastActivityDate="2018-06-23T22:34:17.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18823" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18811" CreationDate="2018-06-24T12:09:39.390" Score="3" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Set up two alarm clocks&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use your phone to wake up, you can set one alarm at the exact time to wake up, and another 15 mins earlier. The first will awake you, but you &lt;em&gt;know&lt;/em&gt; you've still got an extra quarter hour to crawl in your warm bed.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And even if you fall asleep again, the next alarm will wake you up better disposed than one alarm only would have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use this trick on a daily basis (working days only though) and it works great. I wouldn't recommend setting your alarms more than 20, 30 max minutes apart though, because falling asleep between the alarms you would get in a deep sleep state and you wouldn't wake up fresh enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24906" LastActivityDate="2018-06-24T12:09:39.390" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18824" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-06-24T17:14:19.800" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use an external keyboard.  It won't be warm, so the cat isn't as likely to sit on it.  If you leave for a longer time, you can simply unplug it.  Then cover laptop keyboard with something, as in @Alexandre Aubrey's answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An additional benefit - indeed, the reason I do it even though I don't currently have a cat - is that it's a lot easier to work with a full-sized keyboard than a laptop one.  And then you can plug a 21&quot; or so display into the laptop's external video port....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1722" LastActivityDate="2018-06-24T17:14:19.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18825" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-25T02:03:04.460" Score="3" ViewCount="630" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my apartment's kitchen sink, besides the tap, I find there is a cap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WMR4V.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WMR4Vm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I unscrew the cap, I find there is a pipe or a hole that connect to somewhere (probably into dishwasher, but I'm not very sure). Does anyone have ideas about what this hole used for? Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Sewn3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Sewn3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24914" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-07-07T00:50:02.120" LastActivityDate="2018-07-07T00:50:02.120" Title="What is this hole used for on my kitchen sink?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;sink&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18826" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17887" CreationDate="2018-06-25T08:27:20.443" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold the tray under running tap water and let the water fall on its front and then on the backside for about 5 to 10 seconds. Now invert the tray over an empty bowl and twist the tray slightly along its longest side. Most of the cubes will be released. Again bring the tray under running tap water with its front side upward for about 5 seconds, invert it over the bowl and twist. Almost all the remaining cubes will be released . If any cube still sticks to the tray , you can strike slightly on the back of the tray or repeat the process of tap water.By now all the cubes should have been released from the tray.&#xA;Store the cubes in a plastic bag and keep the bag in a freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24835" LastActivityDate="2018-06-25T08:27:20.443" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18827" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-06-25T10:05:33.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can create an AutoHotKey script to ignore keypresses until you toggle Scroll Lock off for example, or turn on all 3 (Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll &#xA;Lock) if you need extra procattion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or just run this script:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;up::&#xA;down::&#xA;left::&#xA;right::&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can toggle it off and back on by clicking the H icon in tray, but if you want more convenience, you'll have to look up how to incorporate a check like &lt;code&gt;#If GetKeyState(&quot;ScrollLock&quot;, &quot;T&quot;)&lt;/code&gt; into that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="179" LastActivityDate="2018-06-25T10:05:33.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18828" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7279" CreationDate="2018-06-25T22:07:34.213" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had two ribeys frozen together but had some plastic type wrap around them and in between.    I microwaved them on only 30 percent power for like 45 seconds that didn't do much .   I then ran one side of the two under cool water.  I think not wanting a disaster with a knife, used a about  4 inch long, 1/4 inch wide tip screwdriver to try to pry it apart.  stuck in about 3 places didn't go in much and didn't push that hard.  4th place it went in. so pushed some more and they split right in half.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24925" LastActivityDate="2018-06-25T22:07:34.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18829" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18811" CreationDate="2018-06-25T22:59:59.517" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I learned this in sixth grade (a &lt;strong&gt;very&lt;/strong&gt; long time ago) and it actually works and doesn't require self torture to do.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While dozing in your bed, with your eyes closed and still snuggled warmly in the blankets, simply begin by consciously moving one finger back an forth a few times.  Then stop and move the next finger back and forth a few times.  Continue with all the fingers on one hand, them move all the fingers on that hand.  Next, move on to the other hand in the exact same manner - i.e., one finger at a time, then all the fingers at the same time.  Then wiggle all your fingers on both hands at the same time.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you aren't fully awake by this time, simply move on to your toes, doing everything listed above.  You can do fingers and toes together, then add wrists and ankles, etc.  The key is that you're using your brain to activate various body parts into physical motion.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I &lt;strong&gt;GUARANTEE&lt;/strong&gt; that after doing all of the above, even if your eyes are still closed, you will be fully awake.  It's painless, comfortable, soundless, and it works perfectly every time.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You're welcome.  :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastActivityDate="2018-06-25T22:59:59.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11738" CreationDate="2018-06-26T10:02:21.197" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm cleaning my old iPhone 5c lightning cable pins with a &lt;strong&gt;toothbrush (toothpaste + salt)&lt;/strong&gt; - works fine, as the problem is in fact in demage of iPhone port and black pins will back again after approx. one week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24929" LastActivityDate="2018-06-26T10:02:21.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18831" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-26T15:24:28.703" Score="4" ViewCount="67" Body="&lt;p&gt;So a barely used set of Bluetooth headphones that I had lying in a box unused.  I got them out and moved aside the cover of charging port pushed in the USB charger and left it overnight.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next morning the cover had broken.  (Factory/ Stock pictures attached below)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solution ideas?&lt;/strong&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is there some material/ liquid or cream or chemical that helps keep such rubber charging port covers &quot;flexible&quot; and not dry and brittle causing easier breakage?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some add-on/ stick-on/ latch-on to it to prevent breakage?  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are there some methods / directional ideas that help us assess the best direction or way to move the covers?  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's evident that its a common issue. Wondering if people have developed some life hacks on the matter, around the above ideas or other ideas.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;E.g.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/383648-fragile-charging-port-cover.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/383648-fragile-charging-port-cover.html&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/380144-charger-cover-broke.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/380144-charger-cover-broke.html&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pictures: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xhn8d.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xhn8dm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/75JoF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/75JoFm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8070" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-07-04T08:44:18.173" LastActivityDate="2018-07-04T08:44:18.173" Title="Charging Port cover on devices - How to Improve resilience and prevent breakage?" Tags="&lt;lifespan&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18834" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18835" CreationDate="2018-06-26T21:09:06.777" Score="5" ViewCount="824" Body="&lt;p&gt;Too often, thin, straight hairs get stuck to our bar of soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually use my fingernail to scrape them off, then wash them off my fingertips.  But even if I'm gentle, this seems to scrape up a lot of soap along with the hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the most efficient (in time and soap) method to remove hairs from a bar of soap?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24932" LastActivityDate="2021-03-02T20:32:45.347" Title="What is the most efficient way to get hair off a bar of soap?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18834" CreationDate="2018-06-27T00:46:02.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the bar of soap is dry, a lint remover will stick to the strand of thin hair but will not stick to the soap. Tap the hairy bar with the sticky roller before guests arrive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the bar of soap is wet, wait patiently for it to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-27T00:46:02.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18834" CreationDate="2018-06-27T01:09:57.413" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The hairs are embedded (shallowly) in the soap. As you use the bar of soap, though, the outside layer of soap will come off.  So hold the bar of soap under running water. Slide your hands down the sides from top to bottom, so that the loose hairs move with the flowing water. You can even wrap your hand around the bar and squeeze it out the top of your fingers (but be sure to catch it with the other hand). Within just a few seconds, all the hairs should be washed off of the soap bar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-06-27T01:09:57.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18837" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-06-27T08:21:30.567" Score="0" ViewCount="67" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is texture paint in one of the walls in my house. Some part of the paint has been spoiled due to moisture from neighbourhood while on construction. Actually, the texture paint is a mixture of two colours. I cannot describe the colours or their numbers. I simply want to know how to make the same colours. Will it be necessary to take the help of a painter or we can do it at home by ourselves. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24835" LastActivityDate="2018-06-28T04:42:00.857" Title="Texture paint on a wall" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18837" CreationDate="2018-06-27T11:44:12.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're asking about colour matching.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try using a phone or tablet app that can display a colour wheel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fill the screen with a colour that's close to the target colour, put your device against an uncontaminated part of the wall, then adjust the colour until you have a match. (Whether it's an 'exact' match depends on your colour discrimination.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you get a match, take the device to your favourite paint seller and ask them to mix a batch of exactly that colour for you. You might have to take into account the difference in lighting between your room and the shop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2018-06-27T11:44:12.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18839" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18837" CreationDate="2018-06-27T13:29:05.973" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Paint stores often have a color matching computer. It visually scans a paint chip, and tells the employees exactly what colors to mix together to recreate that color.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find a paint store with that system. Ask them how big a sample of your paint (I think that's called a &quot;chip&quot;) they will need for their computer. Ask them the best way to get that sample / those samples off your wall without damaging the wall. Then get the sample(s), bring them to the store, and have them mix up the paints that you need. Paint over the &quot;chips&quot; that you took off of your wall, as well as the area that has been spoiled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-06-27T13:29:05.973" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18840" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18837" CreationDate="2018-06-28T04:42:00.857" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use some technology.&lt;br&gt;(A Web search will give you more detailed information than space here allows.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The NIX colour scanner ($99 US), NIX professional ($350 US)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Color Muse colour matching tool ($50 US) for paint samples&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Color Grab (app) by Loomatix for Android turns a smartphone into a tool to identify colours. This smartphone app. has the highest ratings of ones now available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-06-28T04:42:00.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18831" CreationDate="2018-06-28T20:51:54.320" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a couple ways to reduce the brittleness of the covers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you need to understand: Manufactures will usually make the covers with some blend of rubber, silicone or some other soft man made synthetic. After time and/or use the rubber will dry and become brittle leading to a failure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To try and prevent this, you will can try the following.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reduce wear - use only when needed (this one is obvious)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep it clean without using solvents (water and maybe mild soap)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep it soft&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it comes off, stick it in some hot water for a few mintues&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it does not come off, spray some silicone lubricant (with no cleaners added) on a Q-Tip and give the stress areas a good coat and let it sit for a few minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When removing, reducing any bending. Most will have some slack to them so when you pull it off, be sure to pull it out most of the way before bending it back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;When it does break&lt;/em&gt;, just throw it away and use a piece of Wax Ear Plug (usually in the swimming section) to cover the port and keep debris out. Doesn't look as good, but will do a really good job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7506" LastEditorUserId="7506" LastEditDate="2018-06-28T21:04:51.507" LastActivityDate="2018-06-28T21:04:51.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18843" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10902" CreationDate="2018-06-29T10:30:21.033" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the same problem where I live (traffic, shouting people, renovations, loud tv, crappy music...you name it). I found that what works best is earplugs AND noise cancelling ear muffs together (they cancel different wavelenghts).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24949" LastActivityDate="2018-06-29T10:30:21.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18844" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10902" CreationDate="2018-06-29T13:17:38.730" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When we are to face a situation where our neighbourer or some car owner in the locality make a loud music creating a great disturbance. In such problem, wearing earplugs is not a permanent solution. We are to request the neighbourer or the car owner , very politely, to stop the loud music as it creates disturbance in the studies of our children or as our parents are suffering from disease or whatever the reason may be. If he agrees, then it is fine. If he still persists, then we have to make pressure on him through some reputed persons or through association of the locality. If he still persists , then we will threat him that we will report the matter to the police and if he still, then we will bring the reputed persons and the association into confidence and report to the police.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24835" LastEditorUserId="24835" LastEditDate="2018-06-29T13:27:18.073" LastActivityDate="2018-06-29T13:27:18.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18845" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2202" CreationDate="2018-06-29T19:08:43.073" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do laundry as needed. We change our sheets weekly. Rather than wait two or three weeks for a full load of sheets, I launder them weekly with our other clothing.Tried this last week and it worked fine. I used a large safety pin to pin all four corners of the fitted sheet together, then folded the sheet once loosely. Worked for me. I do this when putting the laundry into the dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24951" LastActivityDate="2018-06-29T19:08:43.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18848" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4149" CreationDate="2018-07-01T13:41:08.167" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use almond oil &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have one or two drops of almond oil to the shoe and wipe it with a cloth, it will feed the leather while having it shiny.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24955" LastActivityDate="2018-07-01T13:41:08.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18849" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3900" CreationDate="2018-07-02T10:15:54.010" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hi I am using Samsung earphones and on the left earphone, there is a dot which can befelt in dark. Also for Left earphone L is not carved in its carved out, which can be felt in dark along with a dot just below that.&#xA;Guess this solves the purpose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24962" LastActivityDate="2018-07-02T10:15:54.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18851" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-02T19:30:14.983" Score="1" ViewCount="151" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm going to be on three flights within a 33 hour period, adding up to 25 hours of flying with about four hours between each flight. What tips do you have for getting through such long hauls with minimal discomfort?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1504" LastEditorUserId="1504" LastEditDate="2018-07-07T20:58:20.060" LastActivityDate="2018-07-07T20:58:20.060" Title="General tips for several long flights within a short period?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18851" CreationDate="2018-07-02T21:22:16.860" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only one  I can think of is to take a aspirin before the flight. It has anti-clotting properties that help prevent deep vein thrombosis in the legs. A blood clot can form when in the seated position for extended periods of time. You can check this out with your physician to see it he or she concurs and to recommend a safe dose.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-07-02T21:22:16.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18853" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-03T02:16:36.997" Score="3" ViewCount="2522" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, I like candles… But there is always leftover wax and residue in the candle holders I that use. These are small, shot-glass-like candle holders; typically called “Votive” candle holders but I also improvise in similarly shaped items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any sure-fire methods out there that people can share for cleaning out small glass candle holders like this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LoTGZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LoTGZm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Sample image of a votive candle holder.&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24911" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-07-04T08:39:13.717" LastActivityDate="2018-07-04T08:39:13.717" Title="How to best clean unused wax out of a glass votive candle holder?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18854" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18853" CreationDate="2018-07-03T11:23:34.213" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most candle waxes melt at 130-150 F (55-60 C).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Immerse the votive glass in near-boiling water, and the wax will melt and float out.  While still hot, wash with the hottest water available from your tap and a grease-cutting dish detergent.  Skim the floating wax off the surface of the water in the pot you boiled the water in, and wash it the same way as the votive glass.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-07-03T11:23:34.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18855" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18853" CreationDate="2018-07-03T14:02:38.707" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The first step is to use your oven. Get a metal baking/roasting pan, put the glass containers—votives, whatever…—onto the sheet upside down. Place them in the oven and turn the oven up to the minimal temperature it can be set at. That’s usually 200 degrees Fahrenheit based on U.S. measurements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now let the oven heat up with the glasses in there for about 5 to 10 minutes. Peek inside to see if the wax has melted. If it has, the wax would melt down into the pan and the glasses should be a bit cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you feel the wax as melted out as much as possible, take the pan out of the oven and then—using paper towels or a rag you won’t need anymore—take each glass container and wipe away as much of the still liquid-like wax as possible.  If all goes well, the glasses should be clean of all wax.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If somehow there are some residual pieces of wax, I would recommend just boiling the glasses on the stove in a pot with a small amount of water, wait for that wax to melt again and and wipe it away again with the paper towels and/or rags.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reality is some wax will be melted in with the water and head down the drain. But using this method the bulk of the wax melts off into the pan where it can solidify can you can crack it off and toss it in the trash. The remaining wax from the stove top boiling will be so minimal it would be inconsequential to literally toss down the drain… Or if you are concerned about a small amount of wax going down the drain, filter that wax out of the water by pouring it through a paper towel that should catch that wax and allow you to just toss it in the trash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24911" LastActivityDate="2018-07-03T14:02:38.707" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18856" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18853" CreationDate="2018-07-03T14:23:47.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Turn your votive over and place them in a disposable foil take-out container. Putting them on an irregular surface will allow some air-space around the rims.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heat to desired temperature (oven) and the wax will drain out into the container. Try 250°-300°F in a pre-heated oven.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(insert safety message about wax, ovens, heat, etc. here)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After they cool, use a paper towel with a small bit of solvent (I use lighter fluid) to wipe out the wax film left on the sides and bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wash as you would any of your glassware.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Discard the wax and paper towels or save them in an air-tight jar for fire-starters when you go wet-weather camping and want to start your campfire with no dry kindling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-07-03T14:23:47.173" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18857" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3900" CreationDate="2018-07-03T17:11:27.153" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My solutions&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In light: I took a permanent marker and covered the right earbud with one color (blue) and the left with another (red). If you have earbuds with colors other than white, wrap paper and tape it around each earbud cable and then do the coloring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In dark: I took some tape and made a little &quot;flag&quot; on the right earbud.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24902" LastActivityDate="2018-07-03T17:11:27.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18825" CreationDate="2018-07-03T17:17:14.797" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The hole you are talking about is the dishwasher air gap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rather than having the dishwasher drain connecting to a tailpiece into the sink drain, which can result in drain water going into the dishwasher, that air gap stops this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24902" LastActivityDate="2018-07-03T17:17:14.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18859" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18853" CreationDate="2018-07-03T18:16:07.590" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually put the candle holder in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning I take a knife and pop the wax off. Works every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22302" LastActivityDate="2018-07-03T18:16:07.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18860" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18851" CreationDate="2018-07-03T18:55:49.207" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Earbuds (and possibly a spare)  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Book &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Journal and pen for journaling or taking notes if something comes to you during the trip that you want to write down&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Snacks, if you think the plane food won't be very good or not enough &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Puzzle book  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Download a bunch of podcasts to your phone or tablet and listen to them  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;At least 2 cell phone chargers (the lipstick size kind) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pillow and eye mask, if you think you might fall asleep &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blanket, if you think you might get cold&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Small hand sanitizer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Face and/or hand wipes, travel-size&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22302" LastActivityDate="2018-07-03T18:55:49.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18862" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-04T00:28:22.040" Score="0" ViewCount="2720" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is this safe to do? Will leaving the windows open a crack be sufficient? Are there specific target temperatures for feasibility?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22111" LastActivityDate="2018-07-15T23:04:03.990" Title="Tips on drying your clothes by leaving them in your car during the summer?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18865" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18862" CreationDate="2018-07-04T10:59:23.313" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In summer, we cannot run blower in a car. We should hang the clothes near the windows of the car and park the car in the area where sunlight falls directly on the windows of the car. We can keep the car windows opened to some extent keeping in view the security aspect. If the car is running, we should hang the clothes near the windows and keep the windows open if air conditioner is not running.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24835" LastActivityDate="2018-07-04T10:59:23.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18410" CreationDate="2018-07-04T11:35:42.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're under 18 call child protective services. If you're 18 or older get a job and save money until you can move out. Then on the day you move out, unplug it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24979" LastActivityDate="2018-07-04T11:35:42.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18862" CreationDate="2018-07-04T14:15:46.763" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is just anecdotal evidece but when we were camping near Prague in summer, we would dry our towels after swimming by just hanging them over the seats in the car. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't remember doing anything extra like leaving the windows open. It was a small car (Fiat Panda old model), the temperatures were around 25-30 degrees Celcius. &#xA;Bear in mind it was only 2 not-so-wet towels and maybe the occasional socks/underwear, and the humidity outside was not very high (ie continental climate). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4460" LastActivityDate="2018-07-04T14:15:46.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18870" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-04T18:39:09.453" Score="2" ViewCount="709" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have rented an apartment, that has open area above the kitchen cabinets where the ducts and electric items are. Any advice what to put up to prevent cats from jumping from counters to top of duct work, then getting into trouble&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24983" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-07-07T22:19:44.047" LastActivityDate="2018-07-16T17:54:27.697" Title="keeping cats out of open loft" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;pets&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18873" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18870" CreationDate="2018-07-05T11:46:05.477" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most of advices &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thespruce.com/cat-repellents-to-keep-cats-out-of-your-yard-2132573&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;how to keep cats away from something&lt;/a&gt; includes either using water, some plants or something that smells bad to cats. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe using water guns or something like that wouldn't work in that case, but you probably could try using some citrus smelling substances like citrus air freshener if it is ok for you that your kitchen smells like lemon or orange.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only thing you would have to keep in mind is that for sure you would have to use this air freshener regularly, perhaps using &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/browse/household-essentials/air-fresheners/electric/1115193_1025739/Y2F0ZWdvcnk6RWxlY3RyaWMie&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;electronic air freshener&lt;/a&gt; with citrus refill might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastEditorUserId="9461" LastEditDate="2018-07-05T11:51:32.673" LastActivityDate="2018-07-05T11:51:32.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18874" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15598" CreationDate="2018-07-05T17:35:28.323" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was frequently dealing with smelly cloths, after going to a pub( where there was always a lot of smoke) then friend told me to put the things overnight on a radiator(heater with circulating hot water). It helped a lot. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The hot air makes the circulation, the heat will help the smelly particles dissipate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would suggwst putting it into the sun somewhere for a day or more. It should do the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24992" LastActivityDate="2018-07-05T17:35:28.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18876" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6450" CreationDate="2018-07-06T14:00:05.553" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Suspenders seem to be the obvious answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;solution 1:&lt;/strong&gt; Suggest to the people under your care to use suspenders instead of belts. That way, no extra tools needed on your part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;solution 2:&lt;/strong&gt; If they don't want to wear suspenders instead of belts, you could still use suspenders to keep the pants from slipping while you buckle them up and take off the suspenders when you're done. Ask the people under your care to buy the suspenders and keep them in their rooms to be used when they get dressed, that way you don't have to buy or carry extra tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;solution 3:&lt;/strong&gt; voids your &lt;em&gt;no extra tools&lt;/em&gt; preference but if asking the people under your care to buy and store the suspenders doesn't work, you could buy a pair that you carry around and use on multiple patients. A pair of suspenders easily fits in a pocket along with certain tools you presumably already have with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24883" LastActivityDate="2018-07-06T14:00:05.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18877" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18888" CreationDate="2018-07-06T15:51:40.257" Score="0" ViewCount="85" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just bought new earphones The earphones have 2 things, one is the sound receptor (a microphone that takes audio input) and the athother is the speaker (the audio output). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sound quality of the speakers is amazing but, I can't record anything using microphone (there is a lot of disturbance, and my voice can almost not be heard in the audio recording). The connector (used to connect the earphones to the device) works just fine, but the receptor doesn't. Is it by any means possible to minimise the noise? The windows were closed when I tested, with minimal natural sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24982" LastEditorUserId="24982" LastEditDate="2018-07-09T14:14:11.697" LastActivityDate="2018-07-09T18:51:53.200" Title="Improve the sound quality of a microphone that has a lot of disturbance" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18825" CreationDate="2018-07-07T00:40:50.163" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;That hole is for a liquid dish detergent pump. A container of liquid soap goes there. It looks like the bottom of container is in there,and only the pump is missing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23758" LastActivityDate="2018-07-07T00:40:50.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18879" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6450" CreationDate="2018-07-07T13:09:02.480" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I'm assuming this is related to nursing or medical procedures, rather than servicing people too lazy to buckle their own belts. This means you have some latitude with positioning your patient.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start with your first step: thread the belt through the belt loops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pull the pants onto the patient. Holding the pants in place, get the patient to lie down. To help keep the pants roughly in place, you might have to get them to sit first, then lay down. The lying-down position is much better than the seated position because it avoids tummy action (the tummy tends to push out when the person is seated, making it hard to secure the buckle) and helps avoid unintended lower-than-tummy action.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: if the patient finds it difficult to move between standing and lying down, you may have to pull their pants on while they are lying down.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Move to the person's side and help them buckle up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastEditorUserId="12517" LastEditDate="2018-07-07T13:16:04.147" LastActivityDate="2018-07-07T13:16:04.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18880" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6064" CreationDate="2018-07-07T18:16:17.590" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The antenna pictured as shown is a log-periodic dipole array (LPDA) antenna. Judging by its small stature it is usable at best on UHF channels. VHF channels reception for anything other than local would next to impossible without serious amplification. An antenna for both VHF and UHF coverage would be substantially larger. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On VHF the elements range between 1 meter to a 0.5 meters in length whereas UHF the elements range in size between 0.35 meters to 0.15 meters in length. When you factor in the spacing of the elements required for desired operation the length of the antenna is upwards of 3 meters in length. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you increase in frequency your range becomes less due to signal propagation effects. This type of antenna the gain increases with frequency as the larger elements act as reflectors for the smaller ones. If you want fringe reception mount this antenna as high as possible and point the small end in the direction of your desired stations. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the days of analog TV you could get away without too much signal amplification. However with digital TV amplification is necessary so the receiver can lock onto the signal.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastEditorUserId="13723" LastEditDate="2018-07-07T22:36:22.397" LastActivityDate="2018-07-07T22:36:22.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18870" CreationDate="2018-07-07T22:18:40.077" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's really no point in jeopardizing your pet's well-being or health trying to find stuff to antagonize or repel it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The answer is in your question. You must change the &quot;open&quot; areas into &quot;closed&quot; or &quot;obstructed access&quot; ones. Block the access to the areas you want undisturbed and unexplored.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The materials are many and varied due to availability and cost of your choice. Paper card stock or cardboard is inexpensive and easily made and positioned. Plastic or wood can be used with a bit more effort (and talent) to look good and is more durable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thumb tacks, staples, and painter's tape can be used for the duration of your rental to hold things in place that don't do much damage to the property beyond normal &quot;wear-and-tear.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: If your cat enjoys the location, provide a limited access (with a box?) where your &quot;room mate&quot; can go to contemplate. You would limit access to the more safe and acceptable place of your choice away from the ducts and cables. A little experimentation will find a compromise you both can accept. Cats love to climb and view their domain. Let 'em.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-07-07T22:33:49.353" LastActivityDate="2018-07-07T22:33:49.353" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18882" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6450" CreationDate="2018-07-07T23:12:47.747" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe the difficulty is with your technique of buckling the belt not with threading the belt through the belt loops on the trousers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you &lt;strong&gt;first thread the belt into the belt loops around the trouser waistband&lt;/strong&gt;, hold the stiffer belt as the person steps into the trousers and pulls on the trousers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slide your hands or alternate your grip around to the ends of the waistband so the trousers don't drop to the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pull the waistband closed to button it or to engage the clasp with both hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Release one hand from the waistband to grasp the belt buckle and waist band simultaneously. Release the other hand to grasp the eyelet end of the belt to thread it through the buckle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, you can pull the eyelet end of the belt to cinch it tight-enough to hold the trousers while you buckle the belt closed at the proper tension to keep them on your partner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, don't release your grip on the trousers until they are sufficiently fastened. You will require enough dexterity to work one-handed for some of the steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-07-07T23:12:47.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18883" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-08T01:02:46.143" Score="0" ViewCount="4469" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can’t keep my zipper up every single time I walk it 3 people  have pointed it out to me plz help me &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25002" LastActivityDate="2018-07-17T10:13:37.477" Title="Every time I walk my zipper falls HELP ME" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2018-12-05T15:07:02.290" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18883" CreationDate="2018-07-08T04:22:22.667" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are two possible reasons for this issue:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Physical: The zipper does not have a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ykkfastening.com/products/zipper/s_zipper.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;locking feature&lt;/a&gt;. Zipper sliders may have various types of self-locking features, such as a small prong on the pull-tab that engages the elements (&lt;em&gt;teeth&lt;/em&gt;) when the tab is in the close position. Perhaps the lock on one or more garments is broken. The remedy is to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.manmadediy.com/2698-the-diy-tailor-three-common-broken-zipper-problems-and-how-to-fix-them&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;replace the slider or the whole zipper&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Psychological: For some reason, you're forgetting to close the zipper. Perhaps a simple reminder, such as putting a small burr on the pull tab that you'd feel when unzipping, could help you remember.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-07-08T04:22:22.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18885" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-08T10:31:07.707" Score="0" ViewCount="282" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't focus when I reading books or playing with friends. I am getting bad grades on school exams. Why this happening. How to stay focused &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25004" LastActivityDate="2018-07-19T04:24:30.590" Title="How to Focus on something" Tags="&lt;health&gt;&lt;books&gt;&lt;reading&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2018-07-22T10:55:38.400" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18887" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18811" CreationDate="2018-07-09T02:39:32.613" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Starting this thread with fun!&#xA;Watch Kramer from Seinfeld trying the polyphasic sleep schedule, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLTg2nHZEHQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;but it didn’t work out well for him&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: This answer is no way a promotional / influencing religious message&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I remember when I was a kid, and my dad used to teach us the benefits of getting up early and begin the day with a positive value that you want to practice that day!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Our day used to start with something like the following article and if someone wishes to give a try! Which has been time-tested by several yogis for generations!. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sanatansociety.org/ayurveda_home_remedies/ayurveda_glory_waking_up.htm#.W0LBT6czbnY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.sanatansociety.org/ayurveda_home_remedies/ayurveda_glory_waking_up.htm#.W0LBT6czbnY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The short version,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a sufficient amount of sleep&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Practice waking up to a mental alarm if you can!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Immediately wake up to alarm, Sit up straight in bed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Observe the way you breathe with eyes closed for a min&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open your eyes looking at both of your palms! And close your eyes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub both palms together vigorously, once they are warm massage your face in a circular motion, massage eyelids with the forefinger, eyebrows hold them in pinching action with hands with gentle press and releases. Continue this for at least 2 mins&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open your eyes now and look at the natural light if can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get on with your daily chores and exercise routines.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will never feel sleepy after waking like this and with practice comes stronger will to cherish early mornings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Understand modern-day impediments that prevent you to get up early:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;No ways for natural light to enter bedrooms, waking up to nature is bliss.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sleeping late hooked to entertainment routines&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bad eating/drinking habits before sleep&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Not watching sleeping posture etc&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25007" LastActivityDate="2018-07-09T02:39:32.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18888" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18877" CreationDate="2018-07-09T18:51:53.200" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You mentioned a few different things. Thank you for updating your information.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The connector to the earphones is working and you are satisfied with what you can hear through the earphones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pair of earphones has a microphone as part of the wire to one side of the same cord as the earphones which does not function well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as you can tell, the microphone is okay when you call someone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you try to play back what you record, the sound quality of the microphone is unsatisfactory.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all of this is correct, look at inside of the phone receptacle where you plug-in your microphone plug. The inside contact for one side of the microphone plug is either bent, corroded, or a piece of lint is preventing a good connection with your new earphones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to check:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Substitute either your phone or your new earphones with another piece of equipment. Probably it will be easier (and more sanitary) to substitute your phone at a store with a demonstrator model. If it works well with the demonstrator (or with a borrowed one), you can reasonable conclude that the problem is with your phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No? As the earphones are new, maybe they are faulty and can be returned where they were purchased.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-07-09T18:51:53.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18889" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18890" CreationDate="2018-07-09T23:39:00.667" Score="8" ViewCount="430" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have lived in a studio for two months. The door seems quite thin because I can hear every move outside my room very clearly as if there is no door. How can I reduce the noise from outside my door in a way that induces least cost? I have filled every gap along the door but it does not help significantly. Thank you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24160" LastEditorUserId="23311" LastEditDate="2018-08-07T05:59:36.677" LastActivityDate="2018-08-07T05:59:36.677" Title="Cheapest way to enhance soundproofing for an apartment door?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18889" CreationDate="2018-07-10T02:02:28.353" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;You've already done what you can by blocking gaps around the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, You can try hanging mover's mats from strong portable over-the-door hooks&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Overlap the opening on either side of the door as best you can. Keep the length sufficient to clear the floor as you swing the door open and closed. The mass of the mats and their thick multi-layer construction will block most all but the sounds by contact with the floor from composition shoe heels and similar objects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can take them with you as they're not permanent. You can wrap the mover's mat to protect your belongings when you relocate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you buy new, when you get to a more private place, they'll make fantastic warm blankets on a cold day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9X8rg.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9X8rg.png&quot; alt=&quot;door hooks&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9NjFs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9NjFsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;door absorber&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-07-26T09:20:38.083" LastActivityDate="2018-07-26T09:20:38.083" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18713" CreationDate="2018-07-10T17:52:56.227" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An effective technique for creating your structure is to use a &lt;strong&gt;Biography&lt;/strong&gt; template to help you with the categories.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are designed to be flexible and apply directly to the task you want to accomplish which is to organize and present your life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We're all pretty much the same so the parts are similar while the dirty details are what defines our individuality. The categories are all pretty much the same throughout.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biotemplates.com/bio-writing-tips/free-fill-in-the-blank-bio-templates-for-writing-a-personal-or-professional-bio/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here is a fill-in-the-blanks&lt;/a&gt; template to get you started. &lt;a href=&quot;https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/professional-bio-examples&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here are a few more.&lt;/a&gt; Add your categories to these as you stumble upon them and as need arises. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.template.net/business/outline-templates/autobiography-outline-template/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Autobiography templates&lt;/a&gt; are a bit different because they include a few more categories.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-07-10T17:52:56.227" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18892" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18883" CreationDate="2018-07-11T15:39:15.363" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The very end of your zipper pull has a tiny hole. Use a safety pin through that hole and the cloth of the zipper to hold your zipper closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use a safety pin through the zipper horizontally below the zipper-pull to prevent it from moving past the pin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-07-11T15:39:15.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18893" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18901" CreationDate="2018-07-11T22:33:12.707" Score="0" ViewCount="157" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there a good way to clean my saxophone without buying sprays or Windex, but without damaging my instrument, and using common household objects?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25028" LastEditorUserId="25028" LastEditDate="2018-07-18T17:09:13.600" LastActivityDate="2018-07-18T17:09:13.600" Title="Cleaning my saxophone" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18894" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18885" CreationDate="2018-07-12T13:45:25.380" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is happening for a number of reasons. I can only go off the information you have provided. But in the information age, with many social media sites and mobile apps, we are finding out that because we are frequently using technology in a way that in the long term and even short term, find us not being able to concentrate for ample periods of time. I find that exercise is a huge factor in the problem as it is healthy for the mind and body and allows us to go throughout or day more productively. Also limiting the time we spent on our phones and on the internet makes a huge difference. There are studies done on this to prove what i am saying. I can post these if you would like. Diet is also a big positive. What we put inside ourselves often dictates what comes out. So exercise, diet and monitoring our use of technology and social media will definitely help you out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24953" LastActivityDate="2018-07-12T13:45:25.380" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18896" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18885" CreationDate="2018-07-12T17:24:29.817" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get checked for ADHD or ADD. My son had the same issues and now, with medication, he is doing a lot better.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25033" LastActivityDate="2018-07-12T17:24:29.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18897" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18883" CreationDate="2018-07-12T18:02:12.467" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You will need a collar and a string. Attach the string to the collar at one end and the zipper at the other. Make sure that when you hold your arm out, the string is taunt and pulls the zipper up.&#xA;As you walk, the zipper is pulled taunt by the natural swaying of your arms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/elFQH.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/elFQH.png&quot; alt=&quot;collar, string arrangement&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25034" LastActivityDate="2018-07-12T18:02:12.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18898" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18889" CreationDate="2018-07-12T20:04:26.873" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Line the inside of the door with an insulating material.  Do a google search for: &quot;noise insulation with foam&quot;  to get lots of ideas and prices and sources.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can't resist  :-)  ---- get earplugs or earphones with your favorite music. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-07-12T20:04:26.873" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18899" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3860" CreationDate="2018-07-12T20:13:16.063" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Follow above directions for either the windsor or regular.  Have someone lift your collar and snip the back of the tie.   Attach (glue or sew) velcro to the back so you can now attach the tie without untying and tying it again.  Will be perfect every time and quick, quick, quick.   Some will call this cheating, but no one else but you needs to know. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-07-12T20:13:16.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18900" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18885" CreationDate="2018-07-13T10:17:45.230" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is the last thing you should consider (firstly, as adviced in the previous answers, take care of yourself physically and mentally and seek professional help, as this seems to be seriously intervening with your daily life the way you describe it), but if you need to focus and find yourself unable to, having something to fidget with may help (boading balls, fidget spinners, chewing gums, etc.). Also, playing music on the background may help, but it may also make it worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25039" LastActivityDate="2018-07-13T10:17:45.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18901" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18893" CreationDate="2018-07-13T11:53:14.340" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;To clean the inside you need a pull-through, which is a cloth attached to a string with a weight on the other end. See your local music shop or online. Clean the mouthpiece especially carefully. Wipe the reed and put it out to dry before popping it back in the reed keeper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clean the outside use a soft cloth. If it's really dirty (don't let it get that bad!) use metal polish. You can get polishing cloths already soaked in polish, even gloves. Try not to get it caught in the moving parts; you can dislodge the little springs if you are not careful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's really disgusting take it to your local sax-doctor and have it overhauled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is important to keep your instrument clean, especially the mouthpiece. Always clean after use, and leave to dry out. Do not keep it in the closed case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having said that, most jazz musicians like to keep the outside of their instrument looking scruffy with a certain patina. Do not be fooled; it is clean on the inside and the keys all work properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2018-07-13T11:53:14.340" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18902" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18904" CreationDate="2018-07-13T11:53:23.980" Score="2" ViewCount="2438" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I store multiple belts in an organized way in my drawer/closet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're from different types/materials, and some different buckles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't mind about the speed much, since usually I'm using the same 1-2 belts, and occasionally some of the others, but I do want to keep each one separately (i.e. not roll one over the other).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently they're just rolled in some piles, but the roll opens pretty fast or each time I have to move them a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most preferably without methods that suggests buying something to do it (a tool, holder, etc.).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T11:19:40.370" Title="How to store organized multiple belts?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18902" CreationDate="2018-07-13T12:05:07.980" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can easily hang one belt on a regular clothes hanger.  Just thread the top of the clothes hanger through the belt buckle.  You can also hang your shirts/pants on the same hanger with the belt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you decide to buy something instead, there are many specialty hangers for hanging many belts on one hanger in the closet.  Search for &quot;belt hanger&quot; on Amazon for example.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2018-07-13T12:05:07.980" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18904" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18902" CreationDate="2018-07-13T13:21:02.427" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is how I store mine:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gtULm.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gtULm.png&quot; alt=&quot;coiled belt&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, I just thread the tip of the belt through the buckle a few times. The buckle keeps the spiral in place. This arrangement makes for compact, tidy storage. You can see the belt design and the belt buckle. For multiple belts, as in your case, you can tip them on their &quot;sides&quot; (relative to what you see in the picture), and place them next to each other in rows in a drawer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-07-13T13:53:52.480" LastActivityDate="2018-07-13T13:53:52.480" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18902" CreationDate="2018-07-13T14:30:29.333" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bend a wire into an &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; shape and hang your belts from it in the closet.&lt;br&gt;Side view.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZscUZ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZscUZ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-07-13T14:35:30.163" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18906" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18902" CreationDate="2018-07-15T04:23:01.473" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your cloth cabinet is long, you can hang it via its belt metal. &#xA;i think this is the best way to put your belt safe not to expire or be damaged. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25025" LastActivityDate="2018-07-15T04:23:01.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18907" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18893" CreationDate="2018-07-15T04:26:00.753" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;you can do it via toothpaste. &#xA;its really cool and a good cleaner.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25025" LastActivityDate="2018-07-15T04:26:00.753" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18909" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-15T05:34:10.937" Score="-5" ViewCount="108" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm interested in sending a copy of my hard drive (all data encrypted) to be physically stored away from my physical location, as a protection for archived data against loss from local physical dangers. I would be storing simply &lt;em&gt;one&lt;/em&gt; external hard drive measuring less than a square foot in size. I'm trying to find a service who would accept and store such a small package as cheaply as possible, receiving it by mail and returning it by mail if requested. It doesn't have to be in any particular country. I'm based in the UK but could send abroad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Question&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I use mail storage, and what services provide the cheapest available services for storing very small quantities for long periods?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25047" LastActivityDate="2018-08-16T16:20:03.653" Title="How to use Mail Storage (offline)" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18910" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18912" CreationDate="2018-07-15T05:50:33.407" Score="0" ViewCount="181" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm planning to make a toy for my kid using flexible colorful wires. Wires which are coated and can be bend in any shape with hand. So different shapes can be made.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Suggest me type of some wires or their properties which are flexible but can hold a shape. So that I can search for them online or on some store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14115" LastEditorUserId="14115" LastEditDate="2018-07-16T10:03:21.737" LastActivityDate="2018-07-16T11:29:02.223" Title="Which flexible wires can be shaped by hands?" Tags="&lt;wire&gt;&lt;toys&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18911" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18862" CreationDate="2018-07-15T23:04:03.990" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In summertime you can definitely dry wet stuff in a vehicle. A vehicle with the windows up the interior easily reaches 50+ Celsius (122+ F). I have measured temperatures inside a vehicle as hot as 73 Celsius (165 F) with a infrared thermometer which is a hot as a typical clothes dryer.. If anything it would dry your clothes so quickly that would become stiff from unwashed dirt. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another alternative is using the air conditioning as a dehumidifier.. takes longer but will work as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-07-15T23:04:03.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18912" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18910" CreationDate="2018-07-16T11:29:02.223" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can do a web search for &quot;pipe cleaner craft&quot;.  These wires have a fuzzy coating and are intended for crafting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They can be found very cheap for hundreds of foot-long wires of various colors.  For example, on Amazon.com I see 600 pieces for about $15 US.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rz9bQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rz9bQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2018-07-16T11:29:02.223" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18913" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18889" CreationDate="2018-07-16T16:51:55.697" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;To Stan’s answer, I would simple add: You could also use an area carpet. Check Craig’sList —people give away these rugs all the time. You can find gently used ones and even new rugs for free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PlxLC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PlxLCm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;example&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A decorative carpet could be a more attractive and possibly free, sound-proofing solution. I found this area rug FREE on Craigslist just now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dO3cc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dO3ccm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;area rug&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-07-26T09:23:31.607" LastActivityDate="2018-07-26T09:23:31.607" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18914" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18870" CreationDate="2018-07-16T17:54:27.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use something that would discourage or repel the cats like a repulsive type of air freshener, like lemon scented fresheners. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25028" LastActivityDate="2018-07-16T17:54:27.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18916" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18883" CreationDate="2018-07-17T10:13:37.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may help:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Fly won't stay up? Attach a key ring to the zipper and hang it over the button.&quot;&#xA;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8dHYY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8dHYY.jpg&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25056" LastActivityDate="2018-07-17T10:13:37.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18918" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="123" CreationDate="2018-07-17T13:23:51.490" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a common safety pin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The very end of your zipper-pull has a tiny hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a safety pin through that hole and the cloth of the zipper to hold your zipper closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use a safety pin through the zipper horizontally below the zipper-pull to prevent it from moving past the pin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-07-17T13:23:51.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9441" CreationDate="2018-07-18T04:48:58.737" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I too had used water in the past. I have chopped up the dried up Air Wick product by putting them in an old blender or old food processor and the placing it back in the original container or a detergent cap. It always looks good for a few days but is only effective close up. I will try the Canola Oil. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25062" LastActivityDate="2018-07-18T04:48:58.737" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15336" CreationDate="2018-07-18T07:07:40.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://sugru.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a silicon based rubber glue, and I've used it to repair silicon rubber kitchen tools that nothing else would touch.  I always have some in the fridge as it will fix things nothing else can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25063" LastActivityDate="2018-07-18T07:07:40.493" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18922" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18602" CreationDate="2018-07-19T01:46:32.030" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To get warm water in the kiddie pool we have found it's the easiest to connect a hose to the hot water in our laundry room. If your laundry area isn't close to a window or door this probably won't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25066" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-05-28T17:09:28.850" LastActivityDate="2020-05-28T17:09:28.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18923" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18885" CreationDate="2018-07-19T04:24:30.590" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might consult with a doctor regarding your thyroid level. It seems that if you are losing weight your TSH (thyroid secretion hormone) may be too high. The thyroid gland regulates your metabolism. Since the metabolism affects every organ and the brain as well. It would also affect the attention span. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should also get checked out for diabetes type 2 because this can also cause&#xA;serious weight loss if left unchecked. I was diagnosed with it recently after my blood sugar spiked to 26.5, the normal range is between 4-7. This was preceded by a massive weight loss (43lbs in 8 weeks). Chronic High blood sugar can seriously impair mental focus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-07-19T04:24:30.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18924" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9768" CreationDate="2018-07-19T09:39:07.150" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you need is a surface right behind you blocking any light that is bouncing against your screen. Try a wide pop-up / roll-up banner, ideally painted matt black on the side facing your screen. Either buy a new one - they are cheap - or repurpose an old one the marketing team has no use for anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;p.s. make sure you let your boss and colleagues know why you are doing it, so they don't think you are trying to hide behind it to play games   ;)    Health and safety (eyesight) is a very good and valid reason. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let me know if that has worked for you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25069" LastActivityDate="2018-07-19T09:39:07.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18925" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-19T11:15:20.130" Score="2" ViewCount="2789" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some liquid (possibly juice) was in my bag for a week, which caused my textbook to get wet from the top. The pages are now dry but stuck together. Could anyone please explain how to separate the pages without damaging them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25070" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-07-19T13:16:26.947" LastActivityDate="2021-02-12T13:55:51.090" Title="How to unstick water-damaged pages of a book" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18926" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18925" CreationDate="2018-07-19T13:57:11.320" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;put it in the microwave for a bit then clean the damaged area with some clean towel and try gently to separate them repeat 'till fixed&#xA;beware i might be wrong this worked for me once i don't know your full case &#xA;Good luck ! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25072" LastActivityDate="2018-07-19T13:57:11.320" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18927" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11162" CreationDate="2018-07-19T16:25:28.933" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the empty bottle with lid on in the freezer. After a few hours, take the bottle out and put it in the hot sun. The pressure of the expanding air hopefully will pop the dent out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25073" LastActivityDate="2018-07-19T16:25:28.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18928" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-20T14:17:34.863" Score="0" ViewCount="4210" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I use a new ball pen it works fine and writes darker.But after one day it starts writing very light.I have changed many pen but same thing happens.Why this happens to me every time?? &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a9L7m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a9L7mm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25079" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-07-24T09:03:51.630" LastActivityDate="2020-09-02T05:52:17.193" Title="Pen writes faint" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18930" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-20T17:38:18.580" Score="1" ViewCount="401" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, I have an odd dilemma with two pieces of clothing I own:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vintage 1982 dark green 100% cotton Atari promotional Centipede t-shirt.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Modern 2018 dark blue 100% cotton denim button down shirt from Uniqlo.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While both of these items were made decades apart, they both share an amazingly annoying attribute: They both bleed their dyed color like crazy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can’t wear the Atari t-shirt anymore (too small) but I would like to wash it and make sure the dye doesn’t bleed out anymore. The denim Uniqlo shirt seems like a selvedge material, and even the white buttons on it show signs of the dye bleeding out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I simply soak either of these items in a sink in warm to hot water without any detergent, I can pull them out as little as 15 minutes later and the water is dyed. Deep enough it almost seems as if a frozen ice op was dropped in the water. Washing in a washing machine doesn’t seem to help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to stop the dye from bleeding out like this? I have read articles &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thespruce.com/set-and-stop-fabric-dye-bleeding-2146657&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;like this one&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.speedqueen.com/smart/2017-q2/the-secrets-to-stopping-colors-from-bleeding-and-fading.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt; online but I seem to get more confused than anything else. I’m not too worried about garments fading as much as I am worried about dyes leeching out. I simply want to stop the bleeding!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Should these 100% cotton items be soaked in salty water? Or vinegar? Or something else?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I mention that these were commercially dyed (by the manufacturer) because some commercial products for after-market dyeing exist to prevent those items from bleeding. But I doubt they would help in the case of items that are commercially dyed on a factory level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24911" LastEditorUserId="24911" LastEditDate="2018-07-21T15:47:57.770" LastActivityDate="2018-11-15T09:23:08.530" Title="How to stop a commercially manufactured garment’s dye from bleeding out?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18931" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-21T00:40:14.777" Score="2" ViewCount="821" Body="&lt;p&gt;Conventional page number order for books and taking notes etc.. is option B in the image. Is there a specific reason why not option A?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option A: 1,0,3,2,5,4,7,6...    Page 1:left side&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option B: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7...    Page 1:right side&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2aXvE.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2aXvE.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25084" LastActivityDate="2018-08-28T22:37:48.353" Title="Better page order in printing a book or writing a note?" Tags="&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18932" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18928" CreationDate="2018-07-21T09:27:49.560" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You say it happens evey time with a new pen (I assume you mean regardless of the brand). From what I can see you are applying quite a lot of pressure when writing.  I don't know if it is possible, but perhaps this excessive pressure may cause deformation of the point where the ball gets imbedded deeper within the socket, resulting in less ink passing through. You could get a new pen, try applying a bit less pressure when writing, and see if anything changes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25087" LastActivityDate="2018-07-21T09:27:49.560" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18933" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18935" CreationDate="2018-07-21T14:05:33.583" Score="3" ViewCount="495" Body="&lt;p&gt;I brush multiple times in a day, use mouth wash as well. Take mouth fresheners multiple times. But, seem to never get rid of bad breath. I don't have bad gums either. Any suggestions? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2049" LastActivityDate="2018-07-28T09:27:54.023" Title="How to get rid of bad breath" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18935" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18933" CreationDate="2018-07-21T20:36:19.623" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;First. Are you &lt;em&gt;sure&lt;/em&gt; you &lt;em&gt;have&lt;/em&gt; bad breath? Is there any chance you have &lt;strong&gt;halitophobia&lt;/strong&gt;?&lt;br&gt;People with halitophobia are paranoid about the smell of their breath. They often misinterpret other people's behaviour and comments, thinking they're suggesting they have bad breath. They become obsessed with cleaning their teeth, chewing gum, and using mouth fresheners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some possible causes from the British National Health Service web site:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Food and drink&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Eating strongly flavoured foods, such as garlic, onions and spices, is likely to make your breath smell. Strong-smelling drinks, such as coffee and alcohol, can also cause bad breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bad breath caused by food and drink is usually temporary. It can be avoided by not eating or drinking these types of food and drink too often. Good dental hygiene will also help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Smoking&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Smoking is another cause of bad breath. As well as making your breath smell, smoking stains your teeth, irritates your gums, and reduces your sense of taste. &#xA;It can also significantly affect the development of gum disease, another major cause of bad breath. Stopping smoking will lower your risk of gum disease and help prevent bad breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Crash dieting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Crash dieting, fasting, and low-carbohydrate diets are another possible cause of bad breath. They cause the body to break down fat, which produces chemicals called ketones that can be smelled on your breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Medication&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some types of medication can also cause bad breath. These include:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;nitrates – these are sometimes used to treat angina, chest pain caused by a restriction in the blood supply to the heart&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;some chemotherapy medication&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;tranquillisers (phenothiazines)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If the medication you're taking is causing bad breath, your GP may be able to recommend an alternative.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Medical conditions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In rare cases, bad breath can be caused by certain medical conditions. In dry mouth (xerostomia), the flow and composition of saliva may be affected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A lack of saliva can cause more bacteria than normal to build up in your mouth, as well as a change in the types of bacteria. A build-up of these in the mouth may lead to bad breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dry mouth can sometimes be caused by a problem in the salivary glands or by breathing through your mouth instead of your nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In some cases, gastrointestinal conditions can also cause bad breath. For example, a bacterial infection of the stomach lining and small intestine (H. pylori infection) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) have been linked to bad breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a gastrointestinal condition is thought to be causing your bad breath, you may need to have an endoscopy. This is a procedure where a piece of equipment called an endoscope is used to examine an area inside the body, such as your airways or abdomen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other medical conditions that can cause bad breath include diabetes and lung, throat, or nose infections – for example, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, and sinusitis.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-07-21T20:36:19.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18936" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18933" CreationDate="2018-07-22T07:04:15.167" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Breathing odor can be caused by food particles between the teeth. So the use of &lt;strong&gt;dental floss&lt;/strong&gt; may be appropriate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13327" LastActivityDate="2018-07-22T07:04:15.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18937" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18933" CreationDate="2018-07-22T08:52:36.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming there is no &quot;smoking gun&quot; you need to correct, there is one effective remedy I know of. Flossing does help slightly, as does brushing with a toothpaste containing triclosan, but the only really big benefit I experienced came from using a mouthwash containing chlorine dioxide. You can buy Smartmouth commercially, or you can prepare your own formulation as described in &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2831889/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this paper&lt;/a&gt;. If preparing your own, you may use a commercial mouthwash as a base, and you must measure pH. Also, don't mix the two parts until you're ready to use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you mix your own, please don't buy the sodium chlorite from a quack. There are people saying this chemical cures autism and cancer. Those people don't deserve your money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-07-23T12:56:36.627" LastActivityDate="2018-07-23T12:56:36.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18938" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18933" CreationDate="2018-07-23T03:21:58.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you have dry mouth? That could be a cause, if so. There are several OTC products, like mouth washes, lozenges, toothpastes, etc, to help relieve it, and you can get them at any pharmacy store or Walmart/Target, and so on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25094" LastActivityDate="2018-07-23T03:21:58.070" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18939" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18933" CreationDate="2018-07-23T12:35:38.687" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try brushing your tongue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/bad-breath/how-to-clean-your-tongue-and-avoid-bad-breath-1213&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Colgate&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You may brush twice a day and even sneak in an extra toothbrushing after lunch, but until you learn how to clean your tongue, you may not be able to get rid of lingering halitosis, or bad breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-oral-health/brushing-your-tongue&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Healthline&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You brush and floss twice a day, but you could be doing your mouth a disservice if you aren’t also attacking the bacteria living on your tongue. Whether it’s to fight bad breath or just for good dental health, cleaning your tongue is important, dentists say.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2018-07-23T12:35:38.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18940" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18909" CreationDate="2018-07-23T17:44:00.707" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MAIL STORAGE HACK&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't need to involve the postal service if you store your archive near you, accessible yet secure, in a local neighbourhood bank safety deposit box. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can rent the boxes which are available in different sizes for a reasonable yearly rate. You can add, update, replace, or cancel at any time. Insurance is available. You might want to do an incremental back-up to a thumb drive which you can &quot;toss it into the box&quot; whenever you wish. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why didn't I answer your specific question?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every step involved increases the chances that something will happen to your data. Moving your hard drive to and from wherever it will be stored adds two extra, non-essential chances for loss or damage in transit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-07-23T17:44:00.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18941" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18942" CreationDate="2018-07-23T21:59:24.290" Score="0" ViewCount="326" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently I'm thinking about change my hairstyle. I run into some hairsyles that I like. One of them is this: &lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bIMhw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bIMhwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I grow hair like this? I have medium straight hair now, and I want to know how I should cut it (or tell people to cut it) regularly until it looks like that. Thank you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user25101" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-07-24T13:20:04.903" LastActivityDate="2018-07-24T13:20:04.903" Title="How to grow hair in this style?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18942" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18941" CreationDate="2018-07-23T23:19:38.217" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep this picture on your phone. Each time you get a haircut, show the haircutter this picture first.  Tell them that this is the look that you (eventually) want. They will know how to cut your hair correctly at each step of the way, and they can probably advise you how long you should wait until your next haircut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-07-23T23:19:38.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18933" CreationDate="2018-07-25T10:47:08.807" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bad breathe occours in our mouth, when some food particles get deposited among our teeth or when we take some smell generating items like alcohol, tobacco, spicy foods etc. We should take the following steps to get rid of bad breath.&#xA;1.Firstly, we should minimise the use of alcohol, tobacco, coffee and spicy foods.&#xA;2.After taking any kind of food or meal, we should wash or rinse our mouth &#xA;  properly with water so that no food article remains deposited on or between &#xA;  our teeth.&#xA;3. We should make our habit of brushing our teeth daily twice, in the morning &#xA;  and at night before sleeping. We should brush properly each tooth on front,&lt;br&gt;&#xA;   back and top chewing surface with up and down strokes.&#xA;4. We should make our habit of flossing our teeth daily, before sleeping, with &#xA;   dental floss available from floss despenser.&#xA;5. We should clean our tounge also with a brush to remove bacteria.&#xA;6. We can use green tea which has antioxidants that reduce inflammation in gums.&#xA;7. Hydrogen peroxide can be used as a mouth wash or as a gel to kill bacteria &#xA;   with a precaution that it is not swallowed.&#xA;8.If suffering from the gum disease, we can use warm salt water rinse. It &#xA;   reduces inflammation and kills bacteria, but its daily use should be avoided &#xA;   as it will kill the teeth.&#xA;9. We should get our teeth checked every six months from a reputed dentist.&#xA;                     Some gas problem in the stomach can also cause bad smell from the mouth and we should take care of the stomach problem to remove the chances of bad breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24835" LastEditorUserId="24835" LastEditDate="2018-07-28T09:27:54.023" LastActivityDate="2018-07-28T09:27:54.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18945" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2114" CreationDate="2018-07-26T01:29:27.040" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Superior Microwave-Oven Burrito Shell Preparation&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse burrito under the tap (yup, get it wet)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put it on a non-paper plate (best)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Microwave at 50% power for 2 min&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let rest 2 minutes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Full zap 30 sec&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait 5 sec&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Full zap 30 sec&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25119" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-07-26T19:37:22.463" LastActivityDate="2018-07-26T19:37:22.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18946" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18889" CreationDate="2018-07-26T01:38:52.307" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;At the hardware store look for look for rubber weather striping designed for exterior doors. Imagine a rubber flap surrounding your door on 4 sides.&#xA;The moving blanket idea mentioned previously is great. Motion Picture crews use them all the time to absorb sound. Also called &quot;furniture pads'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25119" LastActivityDate="2018-07-26T01:38:52.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18947" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18931" CreationDate="2018-07-26T09:22:23.407" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, there is a reason not to use option A: it's not logical. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In most languages, we read from left to right. This goes for individual sentences, but we also treat books this way: we read the left page first, and the right page second. All books made for left-to-right languages follow this convention. This is co common that every child learns to use this layout before age 4.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you create a book that doesn't follow this convention, you will annoy and confuse your readers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;consider the difficulty in reading with the help of the previous page&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What? In both cases, page 2 and 3 are side by side. So if you're reading page 3, you can refer back to page 2. Your layout has no benefit over the conventional layout.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I had to tilt my head in an awkward angle...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've no idea what you mean here. In both layouts, page 2 and 3 have the same orientation and don't require tilting your head to read them at all. Just look a bit to the left/right. Again, your layout has no benefit over the conventional layout.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2018-08-27T07:46:03.840" LastActivityDate="2018-08-27T07:46:03.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18949" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18928" CreationDate="2018-07-26T14:08:12.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When my pens start doing that I try the following, in this order:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Write squiggly lines on scrap until the ink starts to flow properly again.  Sometime's ink dries on the ball, this is a way to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Hold the pen by the end opposite the tip.  Twist your wrist back and forth swifty;  the goal is to force the ink down towards the tip using centripetal force.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-On SOME kinds of pens, you can blow into the back of the ink reservior;  same goal, force the ink towards the tip, but using pressure this time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Last option:  use safety!  I will apply a lighter or match flame to the metal tip of the pen for a few seconds.  Be careful not to melt any plastic.  This one is particularly useful if the ball gets deformed and stuck, such that it cannot roll.  The heat will expand the outer casing of the ball-point, allowing the ball to roll again.  If the ball is TOO deformed, this will only work temporarily. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24932" LastActivityDate="2018-07-26T14:08:12.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18950" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-26T15:23:23.653" Score="1" ViewCount="303" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have just got a gym facility at my work, however, we do not currently offer towel service as it is quite expensive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know of any alternatives to offering this service? For example, a swimsuit spinner for towels that is cheaper in the long run...?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would really appreciate any suggestions that you all have!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Kind regards,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25125" LastActivityDate="2018-08-08T14:03:50.033" Title="An alternative (cheaper) option than offering towel service at the gym" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18951" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18950" CreationDate="2018-07-26T16:42:27.217" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There used to be an ad about a paper towel (kitchen towel) that was said to be so absorbent that, at a pinch, it could be used to towel off after a shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO-ORzApIdA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This&lt;/a&gt; might be the ad. #include &quot;disclaimer.h&quot; - commercial product.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried it. Given the right paper towel, it works. It's not as good as a proper towel service, but it's a pretty cheap life hack that does the job. Bonus: it's paper, so in theory at least, it's recyclable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are even commercial solutions surrounding single-use towels based on similar principles. (Here's &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.easydry.com.au/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;one&lt;/a&gt;. #include &quot;disclaimer.h&quot; - commercial product.) I've used these while camping. They are much larger sheets, purpose-designed so probably not a life-hack, but they might be a useful alternative to providing proper towels in a gym.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2018-07-26T16:42:27.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18950" CreationDate="2018-07-26T20:38:21.887" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can give every employee 2 or 3 towels for free. The catch is that they have to wash them themselves, and they have to remember to bring them to the gym. Most employees will see the gift as generous, and although it may be a large one-time expense for the company, it's a lot cheaper than washing all those towels every day or week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To keep your equipment clean/dry when the members who don't bring a towel, also provide paper towels and antibacterial spray. My gym does that: paper towels for the equipment, terrycloth towels for the people.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-08-08T14:03:50.033" LastActivityDate="2018-08-08T14:03:50.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18930" CreationDate="2018-07-26T22:18:00.317" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &lt;a href=&quot;https://botanicalcolors.com/how-to-mordant/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;mordant&lt;/a&gt; is used to stabilize colors, helping them adhere to the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For cotton, various &lt;a href=&quot;https://botanicalcolors.com/how-to-mordant/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;aluminum salts&lt;/a&gt; may be used, and the choice will affect the final color of the garment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/ip/Jacquard-Alum-1lb/34933546&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Alum&lt;/a&gt; is fairly inexpensive, and might even be available in the baking section of a supermarket (though it is gradually disappearing from foods, due to possible connection with Alzheimer's dementia).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Aluminum acetate is available as &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burow%27s_solution&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Burow's solution&lt;/a&gt; in pharmacies, but that would probably &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; be an economical way to get it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;N.B.&lt;/strong&gt; Expect that &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordant&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;post-mordanting&lt;/a&gt; will change the color and feel of the garment, and possibly reduce durability. It also might not solve the issue of color bleeding. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-07-26T22:18:00.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18950" CreationDate="2018-07-27T12:56:31.567" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why do you need towel service at all? Why not just ask employees to bring their own towels if they want to use gym and take them back home to wash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You actually didnt't consider gym shoes service, t-shirt service and shorts service, so everyone who's using the gym brings his own. Did you?  What's the difference for towels?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So answering your questions: Instead of thinking about &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.athleticbusiness.com/fitness-training/towels-customer-service-or-money-pit.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;towel service which is always expensive and difficult to manage&lt;/a&gt; think about spending that money on extending gym equipment which in my opinion will have better impact on &quot;customer satisfaction&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastActivityDate="2018-07-27T12:56:31.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18955" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18930" CreationDate="2018-07-27T13:46:25.880" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This answer offers no hacks I'm afraid, other than only washing the garments in cold water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've  never found a solution to this problem down the years, but I can tell you that washing the items in cold water reduces colour bleed significantly, and the hotter the water you use, the more dye leaks out. I resigned myself years ago to always using one of those Colour Catcher sheets in a washload where something I know bleeds is going to be part of the contents. Dye loss is usually significantly reduced over years - unless you're washing in very hot water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2018-07-27T13:46:25.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18956" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3758" CreationDate="2018-07-28T05:34:22.767" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A pressing cloth may be useful.  It will protect from scorching if heat is too high or clothing is not fully clean (stubborn oils around cuffs and collars or deodorant residues).  It will also provide protection from an iron with plate that is not fully clean of starch and previously scorched fabric or that has issues with dirty water/steam from reservoir.  They make special cloth for this of various designs, but I have used cheap 100% cotton white dish drying cloths for this.  Dampening the dish cloth slightly can also be a way to steam press but is not entirely fool proof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25133" LastActivityDate="2018-07-28T05:34:22.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18957" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-28T11:35:10.653" Score="21" ViewCount="10699" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 2x1 meter (0.3cm width) glass door that I need to dispose of. The recycling center told me they do not accept such large items. So, I need to break it into smaller pieces, to be thrown into the glass recycling bin (where glass bottles go). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thus, I need a &lt;strong&gt;safe&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;handy&lt;/strong&gt; method to break the glass. Safe because I don't want to hurt myself whilst breaking the glass. Handy because I do not want to spread the glass everywhere. Recall I need to throw it into the recycling bin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regarding the size of the glass, the recycling bin can take glass chips, but it can also handle larger bits (e.g. 10x10 cm).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Below is the method I am thinking of. I hide it so it doesn't &quot;prime&quot; your ideas. You might want to think this from scratch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;spoiler&quot;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;What I'm thinking of now is to cover the glass in a plastic membrane, put it in the floor lying down, and then with a hammer, hit the glass. This would protect me from glass bits and also help as a transport method. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7569" LastEditorUserId="7569" LastEditDate="2018-07-28T13:45:23.317" LastActivityDate="2018-07-30T13:41:09.763" Title="How to break a 2x1 meter glass in a safe and handy way?" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="17" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18958" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18957" CreationDate="2018-07-28T13:15:39.750" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A plastic membrane would probably get cut up by the glass. Shards of glass would fall through it while you're transporting it. That would be dangerous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest going to the recycling center to see if you can get a large cardboard box - one large enough to fit the sheet of glass. A refrigerator box would be ideal, but also maybe a giant TV box may fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bring the box home. Tape any openings thoroughly, except for the &quot;top&quot;. Put the glass in it, and seal the top with more packing tape. If the box has one dimension that is not very deep - like a TV box - then you can break the glass inside it with a few strikes of a hammer. If the box is long in all 3 dimensions, like a refrigerator box, then you should be able to break the glass safely by dropping the box on the ground, on its side, a few times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bring the whole box CAREFULLY back to the recycling center. Bring a box cutter or scissors with you. At the recycling center, cut open the top of the box, and gently pour the broken glass into the recycling container. Also recycle the box there, if they will allow it. Otherwise, take the box (which may have glass pieces in it) to a garbage dump.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you cannot find one large box that will fit the sheet of glass, you can get two smaller boxes that are at least 1m by 1m. Then, at home, you can put one over the bottom half of the glass, and another over the top half of the glass, and tape them together in the middle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/C1asn.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/C1asn.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-07-28T13:24:38.510" LastActivityDate="2018-07-28T13:24:38.510" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18959" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18957" CreationDate="2018-07-28T14:23:12.167" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not a big fan of uncontrolled shattering of the glass - shards everywhere and it’s hard to control, even within a bag or box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recommend you get a (diamond) glass cutter to neatly cut up the pane. Get a largish piece of cardboard and place it under the glass. Do a few straight cuts until the pane pieces are small enough to fit into your recycling bin or are acceptable for the recycling center. You can easily handle the pieces because they don’t have jagged (but nevertheless sharp) edges. Placing a wooden dowel unter the pane at the cut can help with breaking the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2018-07-28T14:23:12.167" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18960" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-28T14:40:05.567" Score="0" ViewCount="91" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am looking for simple Indian Tea stain remove from my vest(s). These are of cotton and the brownish stain looks very odd. Is there any home remedy to remove them. I found difficult to get even chemicals. So home available items that can remove the stain will be helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25135" LastActivityDate="2018-08-14T18:55:29.777" Title="How to remove Indian tea stains over cotton vest" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18957" CreationDate="2018-07-28T16:21:19.413" Score="62" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are not in a hurry you could try selling the glass to someone in one piece. Put it on craigslist or facebook or whatever local buy/sell service is popular where you live. Who knows, maybe someone in your city would get some use out of it? You are probably not going to get much money for it, but someone might be willing to come and pick it up. It does not get much safer and cleaner than that. (but you might have to wait quite a while to find a buyer)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reuse is usually better than recycling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10399" LastActivityDate="2018-07-28T16:21:19.413" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18962" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-28T16:58:31.127" Score="4" ViewCount="268" Body="&lt;p&gt;In Western Europe, we currently have a long spell of warm and dry weather. The perfect moment to combine sunbathing with working from home. However, outside in the sun, the legibility of my laptop screen is greatly reduced when compared to inside the house/office, even when I maximize the display's brightness. Are there any tricks I can use to increase the legibility (and ultimately my productivity)?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;I'll share one trick I often use, but I'm definitely interested in more suggestions.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2018-08-01T13:31:14.817" Title="Increase legibility of computer screen in the sun" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18963" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18962" CreationDate="2018-07-28T16:58:31.127" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I forgot where I saw/heard this tip, but I'm often using a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardboard&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;cardboard&lt;/a&gt; box slightly larger than the laptop to provide shade on the display. At least for me, this makes it more legible. An additional benefit is that this also reduces the amount of sunlight on the laptop, which keeps it cooler and avoids the processor being underclocked, which would decrease performance. A slight disadvantage is that it also partially blocks the sun's rays to my upper body and arms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is how it looks like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LtVDt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LtVDtm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2018-07-28T16:58:31.127" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18965" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7755" CreationDate="2018-07-29T04:31:21.100" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Glass is significantly denser than water, and should immediately sink if placed in a sink or bucket and allowed to fill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic is usually less dense than water, and will float even if completely filled with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18480" LastActivityDate="2018-07-29T04:31:21.100" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18966" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19014" CreationDate="2018-07-29T08:19:47.557" Score="1" ViewCount="386" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a crystal glass bowl along with a crystal tortoise. feng shui says having some water in the bowl with the tortoise is good. But, what has happened is over a period of time is that the bowl and the tortoise have slowly started to have some dust collection/rust or greasy (sorry don't know the exact term). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried to clean with soap water, using hard brush etc. But nothing seems to make the crystal shine again. Can you please suggest what I should do.? Thank you all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2049" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2020-06-07T12:43:47.693" LastActivityDate="2020-06-07T12:43:47.693" Title="How to clean crystal stones, healing stones" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18967" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18962" CreationDate="2018-07-29T14:36:00.610" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cardboard box suggested by Glorfindel, and improved upon by Stan's comment, is fantastic. I have another suggestion that can be used with the box or by itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wear a dark shirt, and make sure whatever is behind you is dark. (A wall, a shaded forest, etc.) Much of the reason you can't see the screen is because of reflected light. Therefore, if the screen is facing something dark, there will be less light for it to reflect, and you will be able to see the screen's display better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-07-29T14:36:00.610" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18968" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-29T15:30:28.990" Score="3" ViewCount="1607" Body="&lt;p&gt;On too many toasters, when the toasted bread is ready - it jumps too high and often falls from the toaster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any idea for a workaround on this, without the need to limit my bread choice by its weight per slice?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Illustration:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y934C.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y934C.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7786" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-09-24T15:11:20.917" LastActivityDate="2019-11-06T09:10:14.003" Title="How to make toasts not to jump and fall from the toaster?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18969" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-30T00:27:05.793" Score="1" ViewCount="2788" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently acquired a vertical 4-drawer Letter-Sized hanging file&#xA;cabinet.  I thought it would free up so much space, seeing as I had so&#xA;many bankers' boxes of files.  It didn't work out that way.  With file&#xA;vetting, I ended up using two of the four drawers, and only partially.&#xA;One advantage to my previous use of multiple individual bankers' boxes&#xA;was that I could stack them differently to optimize my use of space,&#xA;balancing that off with the amount of surface space that I want from&#xA;the boxes, on which to put stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can probably somewhat compensate for the now-suboptimal storage by&#xA;using the remaining drawers for non-files.  I would need a box that&#xA;can fit inside the drawers, as the their bottoms are not flat, and has&#xA;openings.  I thought that exploiting file drawers for non-files would&#xA;be quite standard, and that there would be ready-made bins&#xA;specifically for this.  However, most boxes that are close to the&#xA;Letter-Sized width are for storing file themselves, whereas the&#xA;solution I seek is slightly less wide so that it can fit inside&#xA;drawers designed for Letter-Sized files.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm somewhat limited in the actual hacking that can be done, since I&#xA;live in a 1-bedroom apartment in a highrise. I don't have the tools&#xA;and surfaces to cobble up a solution that requires woodwork, such as&#xA;can be found on youtube.  I've created my own custom size boxes in the&#xA;past by cutting up cardboard into a pattern for folding, but a box&#xA;that's big enough to make good use of a file drawer would require&#xA;quite a large piece of stiff cardboard that isn't interrupted by&#xA;cut-outs at the corners and edges.  My past experience with this&#xA;approach has been that the tape holding the box together disintegrates&#xA;over time, and flakes, making a bit of a mess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction toward a&#xA;solution?  Maybe with luck, there is a source of boxes that are meant&#xA;to fit inside file drawers.  As I said, I would have thought that many&#xA;people would want to use excess file drawer space like this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20599" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2020-09-28T12:26:04.943" LastActivityDate="2021-04-15T05:38:46.467" Title="Box to store non-files in filing cabinet drawer" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18968" CreationDate="2018-07-30T02:26:20.050" Score="-5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this issue once and, if your toaster is not one of those that get too hot (to avoid burning the paper), you could use a paper towel or a napkin and place it over the the &quot;holes&quot;, then pin them with some Scotch tape to make sure they won't fly together with the slice(s) of bread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt; sorry, I meant a dishcloth instead. Don't use paper, as it will obviously get on fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25149" LastEditorUserId="25149" LastEditDate="2019-11-04T19:24:44.850" LastActivityDate="2019-11-04T19:24:44.850" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18971" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18968" CreationDate="2018-07-30T03:05:22.247" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;DrMoishe Pippik had the right idea, I think. Use heavier bread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your toaster is probably strong enough to hurl a pair of heavy pumpernickel rye slices skyward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you need do is place a counter-weight in each of the slots of the toaster to make the bread &quot;heavier.&quot; Look down, inside the toaster opening slots. You do this by laying a flat strip of metal on the metal lifter &quot;fingers/forks&quot; that lower and support the slice of bread during toasting. Then, lift/launch the toast when finished.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The strips don't need to be heavy but they should be wide enough to not slip out of place; but, not so wide as to jam the lifter. 2 cm x 10 cm per slot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Several grams each should keep toasted bread slices within the pull of gravity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-07-30T03:05:22.247" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18973" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18957" CreationDate="2018-07-30T09:26:03.850" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap it in an old blanket or tarpaulin, don gloves and safety goggles and good footwear, place it across two trestles, then drop a sledgehammer on it, then empty the contents of the blanket carefully into a bin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done that with window glass. But if this is a glass door, then it's probably safety glass, which isn't going to shatter so easily. That means (a) it's safer, and (b) it's harder to break up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps freecycle is a better option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13737" LastActivityDate="2018-07-30T09:26:03.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18975" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18968" CreationDate="2018-07-30T09:43:44.657" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest buying a &lt;strong&gt;metal&lt;/strong&gt; fruit basket but big enough to fit your toaster into it and still have some free space (at least it must measure the height of the toaster + height of the bread).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When preparing toast, turn this basket upside down and put it around the toaster so that the toaster is closed in the &quot;cage&quot; made of the basket. This way your toast, when jumping, will be stopped by the bottom of the basket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2019-11-06T09:10:14.003" LastActivityDate="2019-11-06T09:10:14.003" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18976" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18957" CreationDate="2018-07-30T10:04:28.827" Score="5" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Pay someone to dispose of it correctly&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is going to be a lot of hassle, for many reasons listed in the other answers such as:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The door is likely tempered and therefore won't cut easily&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Breaking up glass is fraught with risk of losing bits and then stepping on it later.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It doesn't mix well with the kind of glass that goes in the bottle banks and you could likely contaminate that glass and require even more rubbish in landfill.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So with all that taken into account, just find a company and pay someone directly who has the experience and knowledge to safely dispose of it. There are likely many companies near and around you that you could find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25154" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-07-30T11:37:11.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18977" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18957" CreationDate="2018-07-30T12:59:49.803" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to break glass in a safe and easily disposable manner is to duct tape the entire large face of the glass. when the glass is broken the pieces will not shatter all over the place but instead, stick to the tape and can be managed easily. Still to prevent any unintended small splinters, do this on a flat concrete surface (Tape side up) and be sure to shopvac the area when done. If it is tempered you can roll up the pane and throw it in the trash. If it is not tempered the shards can be peeled off and disposed of. Use PPE at your own discretion.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25157" LastActivityDate="2018-07-30T12:59:49.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18978" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18957" CreationDate="2018-07-30T13:41:09.763" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there a habitat for humanity near you? If so, contact them and see if they can use it or suggest a place to donate it to. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Churches might have ideas also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the recycling center near me they have an area with shelves where you can put unwanted stuff others might use (instead of just being disposed of).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25158" LastActivityDate="2018-07-30T13:41:09.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18979" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18968" CreationDate="2018-07-30T14:35:56.760" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is similar to the answer from Stan and DrMoishe Pippik: increase the weight pressing down on the lifters that fling your bread into the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Luckily, the lifters are attached to the handle on the side of the toaster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JVp7Q.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JVp7Q.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add a weight to the handle, to dampen the power of the lifter's spring(s). You could attach it with duct tape (black duct tape, for appearances). That solution wouldn't limit the size of the bread slices that you put in the toaster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option would be to position a &quot;ceiling&quot; over the handle so it can only come up halfway. I'm not sure how to fabricate one of those, but I wanted to mention the option anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-07-30T17:52:52.287" LastActivityDate="2018-07-30T17:52:52.287" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18980" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5731" CreationDate="2018-07-31T12:41:49.607" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had this same question myself and recently discovered that putting the ice cream in the part of the freezer that is &lt;strong&gt;furthest from where the cold air enters the freezer&lt;/strong&gt; can make scooping significantly easier. For example, I have a side-by-side refrigerator and putting the ice cream at the bottom of the freezer helps a lot:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fC9mF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fC9mF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastActivityDate="2018-07-31T12:41:49.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18981" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-07-31T14:38:46.997" Score="2" ViewCount="239" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found myself in situations like potlucks where there are chips and salsa available with several salsas to choose from. I don't mind trying each one, but it's often the case that there are people in line behind me trying to get food too and I need to quickly decide which salsa to take. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there visual indicators that tell how spicy the salsa is? I'm guessing there aren't any definitive indicators, but are there any good predictors?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23311" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-07-31T16:52:10.753" LastActivityDate="2018-08-03T15:56:29.400" Title="Are there ways to tell how spicy salsa is without tasting it?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18982" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18969" CreationDate="2018-07-31T14:48:11.793" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;From your question, and update, it seems as if you have discovered that your filing cabinet solution to your storage space problem &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;was not as necessary or as effective as you originally thought&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. We get mixed results. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This often happens in life and love.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; We have to admit defeat, and move on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you had to do originally was to down-size your files. That's Done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now that you've trimmed the volume of the materials you want to keep, put your materials back into (fewer) of your storage boxes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get rid of the bulky filing cabinet which is unsuitable for your purposes. You don't need it and it's too much time and trouble to repurpose unused and unsuitable drawer space. Maybe &quot;trade it in&quot; for a two-drawer filing cabinet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good NEWS, you already have the storage boxes (that have flat bottoms I assume).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No lifehack is needed here. No cobbling necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-07-31T14:48:11.793" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18983" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18981" CreationDate="2018-08-01T03:11:11.833" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, &lt;em&gt;someone&lt;/em&gt; has to taste it, if not you, to judge the spiciness. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thoughtco.com/scoville-scale-organoleptic-test-607386&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Scoville Organoleptic Test&lt;/a&gt; is a  bit subjective, but easy to perform, and some pepper products are rated in Scoville units. The ASTA Pungency Test uses liquid chromatography, so it's not something you might want to try in the middle of lunch in a restaurant -- a bit beyond &quot;Lifehacks&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Practically, you might look at ingredients. Peperoncini has a barely noticeable bite. Poblanos are often eaten, roasted, whole. If the dish has cayenne or hotter peppers, you might want to avoid it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dxuBT.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dxuBT.png&quot; alt=&quot;Pepper Scoville ratings&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you could just carry &lt;a href=&quot;http://ushotstuff.com/hotSauceHeatScale.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a list of common brands of food&lt;/a&gt; with hot peppers,  with corresponding Scoville data. Regrettably, while &lt;em&gt;hot sauces&lt;/em&gt; are commonly rated, I've not seen a list for salsa, whether canned, bottled or sold in restaurants. sigh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FyIFT.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FyIFT.png&quot; alt=&quot;Partial Hot Sauce list&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-08-01T03:11:11.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18962" CreationDate="2018-08-01T09:46:49.013" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To increase the legibility of a computer screen, arrangement should be made to control the fall of run rays directly on the computer screen. This can be done by covering the top of the computer by some wooden surface or cloth , in such a way that the area of the wooden surface or the cloth is more than the area of the top surface of the computer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24835" LastActivityDate="2018-08-01T09:46:49.013" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18985" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18981" CreationDate="2018-08-01T13:29:34.847" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a workaround instead of a hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Variation #1:&lt;/strong&gt; You could take a small amount of each salsa on your plate, and then try them after you are through the line. Once you've picked your favorite, you can go back through the line and get more of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Variation #2:&lt;/strong&gt; You can add &quot;cutting in line&quot; into variation #1, but in a polite way.  For example, when everyone is going through the line, if there is a gap in front of the salsa for a moment, say, &quot;I just want to take a little of each salsa&quot;.  Quickly put a dab of each one on your plate, and duck back out of line.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Variation #3:&lt;/strong&gt; After you have your food, and you've tasted the various salsas, &lt;em&gt;then&lt;/em&gt; go back and politely cut in line. It will be faster this time, because you are only getting one of the salsas -- the one you already know you prefer. (&quot;I just want to grab some more salsa. Thanks!&quot;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-08-01T13:29:34.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18986" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18962" CreationDate="2018-08-01T13:31:14.817" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my experience many command line users have bright font on dark background terminal emulators (usually white on black, or matrix-movie green on black), while in bright environments (e.g. outside work), a dark font on a bright background is more legible (black on white).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of cause this mainly addresses command line users, afaik, office applications are already dark on bright.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11823" LastActivityDate="2018-08-01T13:31:14.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18988" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-01T14:30:09.420" Score="1" ViewCount="67" Body="&lt;p&gt;Want material I can step on that will remove dog hair via static electricity or mild stickiness.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25180" LastActivityDate="2018-08-03T15:36:25.907" Title="Need material I can step on to remove dog hair from shoes (electrostatic?)" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18991" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13636" CreationDate="2018-08-02T15:19:02.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to shielding the match from wind, reduce the distance your match travels between striking it and the coals. Strike the match inside the grill itself if possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25187" LastEditorUserId="25187" LastEditDate="2018-08-17T03:46:17.927" LastActivityDate="2018-08-17T03:46:17.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18992" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2018-08-02T19:29:18.757" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I could never bring myself to lick my fingers.  Just me  I guess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How about grasping the bottom of your shirt or blouse and rubbing the top edges of the plastic bag with it.  That might give enough friction.  I haven't tried it yet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to use saliva anyway,  because I think of the clerk having to touch the bag that I put spit on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25189" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2018-08-20T09:45:38.723" LastActivityDate="2018-08-20T09:45:38.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18993" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18988" CreationDate="2018-08-03T01:18:16.203" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to make a shoe depilatory&lt;/strong&gt; (hair remover).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wrap adhesive tape around your hand a few times, sticky-side out.  You can use masking tape, rug tape, duct tape, gaffer's tape, Gorilla tape, packing tape, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make 4 of these wads of tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put a couple of these wads of tape beside each other on the floor in-line for one shoe. Put another couple a few inches away parallel to the first two for the other shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step on them to transfer the unwanted hair from the bottom of your shoes to the tape. This should work one or two times. Flip the flat wads over and you're good for a couple of more depilatory applications before you discard them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tread and repeat as necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;. This is a hack for temporary mis-use. Clean rooms, and surgical areas cover your shoes before entry. You might try using disposable shoe booties, too. Stick pads are also provided also use stick mats for removing dust and dirt but to be successful the mats are long length and are followed by a shallow flowing water wash. Also be warned that to be effective, stick mats are to be used repeatedly. Research has shown that some particles remain after seven attempts at removal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-08-03T15:36:25.907" LastActivityDate="2018-08-03T15:36:25.907" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18981" CreationDate="2018-08-03T15:56:29.400" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Following DrMoishe Pippik's excellent observation, that &lt;em&gt;someone&lt;/em&gt; has to be the first to try the salsas.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Therefore;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The easiest way to find out which salsa is hot/hottest when there are several choices, is to:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Step aside&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ask someone who has preceded you in line&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get in line&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Choose your condiment&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-08-03T15:56:29.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18995" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="18997" CreationDate="2018-08-04T15:35:07.573" Score="2" ViewCount="211" Body="&lt;p&gt;In case of very long term storage, what are the ways to make sure that a document remains readable?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am thinking about a conservation in the order of magnitude of 100 years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am interested in responses regarding ink, paper and environment (the former is purely out of curiosity) in the case of printed and hand written document.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hacks like post processing the paper with plastic or similar things are more than welcomed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25203" LastActivityDate="2018-09-12T17:36:07.390" Title="How to make sure a document stays long term readable?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18996" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18995" CreationDate="2018-08-04T16:34:54.577" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Parchment made from untanned sheep (or other poor beast) hides stitched together with sinew into a scroll and wound around cypress wood shaft spools lettered with walnut ink have lasted a while (20X your requirement). Store dry and cool but not below freezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-08-04T16:34:54.577" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18997" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18995" CreationDate="2018-08-04T18:04:11.247" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have a look to this document about archiving instructions for state archives in Geneva municipalities: &lt;a href=&quot;http://ge.ch/archives/media/site_archives/files/imce/pdf/procedures/directives_et_calcons_communes_juillet_2011.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;RECUEIL DE DIRECTIVES POUR L'ARCHIVAGE DANS LES COMMUNES GENEVOISES&lt;/a&gt;. On page 10, chapter 6. The paper they use is warranted 1000 years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The document mentioned above recommands using archival paper conforming to the ISO 11108 norm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For inks, the document tells that there are several norms, especially ISO 19752 for monochrome laser printers and ISO 19798 for color laser printers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25204" LastActivityDate="2018-08-04T18:04:11.247" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="18998" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-05T13:30:06.397" Score="0" ViewCount="119" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this remote control:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SJciJ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SJciJm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Remote Control Unit&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes if I press a button the TV does not react - although there is nothing in between that could block the signal between the red light and the remote control:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gpSBo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gpSBom.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Television standby indicator&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I take the batteries out and put them inside again, everything works again. However, the batteries are 100% full:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kGnFm.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kGnFmm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Battery tester showing full charge&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the problem here? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12989" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-08-07T09:42:09.030" LastActivityDate="2018-08-07T09:42:09.030" Title="Whats wrong with my remote control?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19001" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18998" CreationDate="2018-08-06T11:06:44.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Probably the batteries are not well secured inside, so they occasionally get moved and don't make good contact. If that is the problem, and you don't want to adjust them each time, you could put something non-conductive and not-easily-flammable (like a small piece of plastic) on the top of the batteries, that is, between the batteries and the battey cover (or at the side of a battery, if it moves sideways) in order to keep them in place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I can't see any problem with doing this but PLEASE CORRECT ME IF IT IS NOT SAFE TO DO.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25210" LastActivityDate="2018-08-06T11:06:44.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18998" CreationDate="2018-08-06T13:05:10.603" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The symptom described (intermittent operation, better after reseating the batteries) is caused by poor connection, likely due to oxidized contact surface on either the battery cells or the contacts in the remote.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing that may help is to carefully and gently bent the remote contacts (or stretch the spring contacts) so they put a little more pressure on the battery -- but this may not be possible in many remotes.  Rubbing the flat contact in the remote and both ends of each cell with a pink pencil eraser is likely to improve things a bit, as well (don't scrape with a metal tool or use an abrasive of any kind, as you'll remove the protective plating on the remote's contact plate).  If there's any visible corrosion (from a prior set of failed cells) it must be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If these measures don't solve the problem, it may make more sense to purchase a &quot;universal remote&quot; (typically under $20).  Do try to check before purchasing that the remote supports your brand and model of television, but if the TV is new enough to be a flat screen, digital set (as opposed to a CRT analog type), that's virtually certain (remote signals have become more standardized in the HD era).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-08-06T13:05:10.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19003" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9304" CreationDate="2018-08-06T18:13:45.130" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have resorted to &lt;strong&gt;pens&lt;/strong&gt; for this often in the past and found they worked about as well as fingers, minus the pain. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try carrying a pen or having some pens by your door. You can also try two pens, or add a finger next to the pen if needed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25212" LastActivityDate="2018-08-06T18:13:45.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19007" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-08T10:59:34.677" Score="4" ViewCount="320" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have to live in a dormitory, and I found out, that there are bedbugs here. I reported it to the administration, but they do not care about my problem. They know, that we have no other place to live.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fortunately I am finally able to move to a flat, but I am afraid that I will contaminate it if I just move there. How should I transfer my belongings ( clothes, microwave, computer, etc... ) without transfering the bugs too?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't find where the bugs are, I just found some walking on my bed, and I have many itchy bites.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can not leave everything there. I have a desktop computer, electronics and dishes in cardboard boxes. Those are too valuable for me. But if I have to, I will leave behind my traveling suitcases and clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14237" LastEditorUserId="14237" LastEditDate="2018-08-12T17:14:42.343" LastActivityDate="2018-08-20T16:19:42.030" Title="How to move to a new place, without contaminating it with bedbugs?" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19008" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19007" CreationDate="2018-08-08T12:11:07.557" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only &lt;em&gt;certain&lt;/em&gt; way is to transfer nothing but your own person.  Shower with a new towel that hasn't ever been in the infested area, and put on clothing that's new in the store packaging (ideally airtight, but most clothing packages aren't), then leave without passing through the infested area, leaving &lt;em&gt;everything&lt;/em&gt; behind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is obviously impractical, but fortunately bedbugs don't tend to hang out in places like computers and microwaves.  It's probably sufficient to leave/destroy any bedding materials and launder all clothing (with a very hot drier cycle, to kill eggs).  You may also want to fumigate clothing with one of the more powerful insecticides, but given the level of resistance shown by bedbugs in recent years, this may be a wasted step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2018-08-08T12:46:08.250" LastActivityDate="2018-08-08T12:46:08.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19007" CreationDate="2018-08-08T13:58:19.117" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;One suggestion is to microwave anything that can be microwaved, including clothes and bedding (if you can find a microwave that's big enough!). Just be sure to avoid placing anything in the microwave that includes metal, such as pants with zippers, shirts with metal buttons, and shoes with metal eyelets / heels / shoelace tags / etc.  Place a small glass of water in the microwave along with your items.  Microwave for about 30 seconds.  Any bedbugs or bedbug eggs will be killed.  After microwaving, transfer immediately to a plastic bag you can seal, so new bedbugs in your dormitory don't crawl onto your items &lt;em&gt;after&lt;/em&gt; they've been microwaved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously this won't work for many of your items. Either they won't fit in a microwave or they contain metal. As Zeiss Ikon said, the only &lt;em&gt;certain&lt;/em&gt; way is to transfer nothing but your own person, so many items may not be safe to bring with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-08-08T21:16:32.563" LastActivityDate="2018-08-08T21:16:32.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19012" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18969" CreationDate="2018-08-08T22:56:02.237" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;After doing some research, I see a pattern in the available office storage furniture and supplies. You are the &quot;victim&quot; of normal workflow. Your need is counter to the requirements of the general office furniture requirements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are myriad of accessories and supplies to convert general purpose filing cabinets from flat folders (and dividers) to hanging files. The bulk of filing cabinets that use hanging files have high sides, rails, or bars for supporting each side of the &quot;hanging&quot; file folder pocket. Alternately, low-sided drawers can be fitted with accessory rail kits. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As plain filing cabinets are more versatile, various kits are plentiful that can convert them for using hanging files. None that I could find go in the reverse direction—getting a special-purpose hanging file cabinet and trying to &quot;dismantle and remove&quot; the specific feature it was designed to accommodate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What to do depends on what you want to store. You never said. Without modification, for example, you could probably put twenty or thirty collapsible music stands in one drawer. A number of different drawer organizers are available made from different materials from plastic, metal, cloth over a metal frame, fibreglass, or even baskets. They are all available in different sizes in hardware stores, apartment decor, or housewares specialty stores such as Ikea or StrucTube. There are organizers for art supplies which come in a variety of shapes and sizes that are chemically resistant. Last, but not least, office supply stores have containers suitable for vertical or horizontal storage of stuff. You can mix-n-match.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do be aware that stationery and office supplies have their own &quot;standard&quot; sizes and formats. You, by going your own way trying to repurpose existing equipment, are &quot;violating&quot; an established standard for another which usually involves a hassle. You're discovering that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are components such as corners and sides that can be cut from thin wood and &quot;clipped&quot; together to form containers and other things for housing instruments, too, such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leevalley.com/en/hardware/page.aspx?cat=3,43715,43716&amp;amp;p=76909/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;Playwood Connectors&quot;&gt;Playwood Connectors&lt;/a&gt; from places like &quot;Lee Valley&quot; for wood workers among others. (I don't know your budget limitations.) As well, most any shipping company can make or provide a container to fit your exact size requirements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's entirely possible there's an exact size to meet your needs under a different category from office filing system. You never mentioned the size you need or the number of containers. Be sure that when you do specify that metric as a &quot;Do not exceed&quot; measurement. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-08-08T22:56:02.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18568" CreationDate="2018-08-09T05:03:01.030" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Washing and drying anything - whether it's washcloths or clothes - puts the fabric through a lot of wear and stress. To keep the newness of a fabric, handwashing in cold water is the best way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25187" LastActivityDate="2018-08-09T05:03:01.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19014" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18966" CreationDate="2018-08-09T05:06:10.120" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add some vinegar to your water and soak, and this will allow you to scrub off the stains easily. For particularly hard mineral stains, take paper towels and soak them in vinegar and apply them directly to the mineral stain and let them sit for at least an hour. Repeat as necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25187" LastActivityDate="2018-08-09T05:06:10.120" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19015" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19016" CreationDate="2018-08-09T09:01:17.897" Score="5" ViewCount="127" Body="&lt;p&gt;Big ones are too voluminous to throw away; a single wrap could fill up a whole garbage bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any quick and/or handy way to &quot;shrink&quot; it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;to pop each bubble with fingers &lt;em&gt;over hours/days&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;to stomp on it: at least better than the former, no fun&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have no kids around to have fun with them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24869" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-08-09T15:14:44.757" LastActivityDate="2018-08-09T15:24:01.530" Title="How to reduce size of bubble wraps?" Tags="&lt;packaging&gt;&lt;garage&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;&lt;waste&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19015" CreationDate="2018-08-09T10:22:49.663" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am thinking about using some kind of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-ab&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=1&amp;amp;ei=ExNsW_iRDKHm6ASJiIvoDw&amp;amp;q=sharp+wire+brush&amp;amp;oq=wire+brush&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wire brush&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?biw=1696&amp;amp;bih=829&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=1&amp;amp;ei=khdsW5r_CKzi6AS5mKBI&amp;amp;q=metal+curry+comb&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;metal curry comb&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some wire brushes in the shape of cylinder that you could simply bowl on that bubble wrap. If brush is sharp enough it should perforate the bubbles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note that I've never tested that &quot;lifehack&quot; so it's just a guess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastEditorUserId="9461" LastEditDate="2018-08-09T10:30:51.797" LastActivityDate="2018-08-09T10:30:51.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19017" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19015" CreationDate="2018-08-09T15:24:01.530" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Discard it as is. Roll it up and secure it with some string or tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't bother to put it into another piece of plastic (the bag) which adds to the plastic pollution of the planet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, run a sharp knife down each of the rows of bubbles. Even cutting every-other row will decrease the volume significantly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a UPS store or FedEx outlet nearby? (There is.) Donate the bubble pack to them for re-use. They'll appreciate the savings and you'll have reduced the need for additional bubble wrap by a bit which helps all of us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-08-09T15:24:01.530" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19018" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18995" CreationDate="2018-08-09T18:16:15.870" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Be certain to use archival (non acid) paper. Many recommend encapsulating (not laminating).  They say that plastic enclosures are safe for documents ONLY if they are made of polyester, polypropylene, or polyethylene. Other plastics are not chemically stable and will release damaging acids over time. Especially dangerous is PVC (polyvinylchloride) commonly found in store-bought” binders; it emits hydrochloric acid over time.  Of course you want to store in a dry environment and at moderate temperatures - say 60 to 80 F.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-08-09T18:16:15.870" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19020" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-10T08:58:21.870" Score="0" ViewCount="943" Body="&lt;p&gt;I’m looking to cut out some pictures that are on photo paper, and stick them to a vodka bottle (on the outside) for my friends bday. Will this work? If so what kind of glue should I use? Will superglue work or do I need to buy I special kind? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25241" LastEditorUserId="25241" LastEditDate="2018-08-10T09:56:35.747" LastActivityDate="2018-08-10T20:49:51.350" Title="How to stick photographs to a glass bottle?" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19021" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19020" CreationDate="2018-08-10T11:14:45.897" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best glue for this would be hide glue, but using it is rather a process (dissolve in hot water and keep hot until the applique is finished -- dedicated container and brushes, etc.).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second best, and easier to use, would probably be clear RTV silicone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The issue here is that most photo paper is coated on the back side with plastic to prevent distortion, so you need a glue that will stick to the plastic as well as to the glass of the bottle.  If the paper is uncoated, you need a glue that isn't water based, so it won't distort the paper (water based glue likely wouldn't stick to the glass anyway).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-08-10T11:14:45.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19020" CreationDate="2018-08-10T15:14:51.173" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=double-sided%20foam%20tape&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Double-sided foam tape&lt;/a&gt; is inexpensive, easy to work with, and sticks to glass and photographs. It will work if the bottle surface is smooth or textured, which proves a challenge with many glues. The foam tape is white, which matches the color of photographic paper (in most cases).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-08-10T15:14:51.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19020" CreationDate="2018-08-10T20:36:28.787" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Art supply stores carry paper cement (sometimes referred to as &quot;Rubber&quot; cement) made from natural rubber from rubber tree sap. The brand I use is &quot;Best Test.&quot; There are other brands such as &quot;Elmer.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stuff is a thick, gooey, translucent non-water based adhesive about the consistency of thick cream. It is used to cement practically anything flexible to anything. Many of the components in a pair of shoes are bonded together with the same stuff. It is not water soluble. It comes in one-coat (marked &quot;One Coat&quot;) and two coat (unmarked) variety. The One Coat is more difficult to use to get great results. Avoid the &quot;One Coat.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip: If the rubber cement gets too thick to pour, you'll get better results if you dilute it with rubber cement thinner to the proper consistency to apply with a bristle brush that comes attached to inside of the screw top cap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Warning: Rubber cement is NOT Contact cement&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;And&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Warning: Rubber cement contains hydrocarbon distillates and should be used in a well ventilated area.&lt;/strong&gt; When you're finished there will be no objectionable odour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are two different &quot;techniques&quot; to use with rubber cement, a &quot;wet&quot; and a &quot;dry&quot; technique. I recommend the dry technique which requires two thin coats, one on the back of the picture and one on the glass surface.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Here's how to do it with your vodka bottle:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find a well-lit, clean and dry work area.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash your hands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the shapes you wish to mount and place them face-down on the clean work surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply a continuous, thin, even coat of rubber cement with the brush applicator to the back of the picture&lt;br&gt;Do the same on the vodka bottle where you want to put the picture. Cover a bit more of the bottle than the picture requires.&lt;br&gt;If some gets on the front of the picture, it can be removed when you've finished. It's VERY forgiving of mistakes. You may wish to experiment with less valuable pieces to increase your self-confidence.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let the cement dry completely so there is no shiny wet areas on either piece&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Position the picture and press it onto the vodka bottle and it will stick immediately in place. Press the picture until it is well fastened along the edges.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat the process for each picture.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clean-up is easy by rubbing a bit of the excess which will stick to itself and &quot;ball-up&quot; as you rub. Work the tiny pieces into a bigger ball which you can use to pick-up more of the residue. If you make a mistake, remove the dry cement and start over. An accessory &quot;Pick-Up&quot; square block makes the whole process much easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are demonstrations on the internet to make my instructions clearer. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz4JJBWsv9I&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This one&lt;/a&gt; shows how to mount paper on paper. Another trick this video shows is using a credit card as a squeegee applicator. I recommend a bristle brush&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have fun, good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-08-10T20:36:28.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19026" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19020" CreationDate="2018-08-10T20:49:51.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Various manufacturers make an aerosol spray glue/cement that you can use to spray the back of the photo to stick it to the glass bottle. It's not cheap and can be anywhere from 10 to 30 dollars a can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Art stores carry suitable spray glues for what you want to mount onto glass containers. Building supply outlets and hardware stores have lines of more aggressive adhesives that would be overkill for your craft project.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The brands are many from 3M, Uline, Gorilla, Elmer's, and LePage. The dealer will be good to consult for your purposes as there are so many to choose from. The over-spray needs a solvent to remove cleanly and neatly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just cut out the artwork and spray the back. Let it set. Press it onto the mount and smooth it into position. It gives great results&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The down-side is that the adhesive spray can get everywhere and be difficult to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As always, have fun and good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-08-10T20:49:51.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19027" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-11T03:34:48.633" Score="9" ViewCount="211" Body="&lt;p&gt;My parents donated to a lot of worthy causes in their lifetimes.&#xA;The legacy of this is pounds of direct mail solicitations, which at this point will never be answered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a form I can fill out, to mass inform these organizations of their passing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My interest is in the USPS mail in the USA, but answers for other jurisdictional areas are on topic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind there are two categories:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unsolicited mail&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mail from organizations they donated to in the past.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25247" LastEditorUserId="25247" LastEditDate="2018-08-13T14:55:00.850" LastActivityDate="2019-02-02T06:05:11.123" Title="How can I reduce solicitations and &quot;junk mail&quot; for a deceased person?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19029" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19027" CreationDate="2018-08-11T18:06:06.927" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the UK, all you need to do is write &quot;&lt;em&gt;Addressee deceased&lt;/em&gt;&quot; on the unopened envelope and put it back in a post box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Incidentally, also the best known way of stopping junk mail for those still alive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2018-08-11T18:06:06.927" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19030" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19045" CreationDate="2018-08-12T03:49:26.140" Score="0" ViewCount="91" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was thinking to create some electronic learning kit like this at home;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CXueH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CXueH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I need help to arrange ready to use or easily available items which can help me to make such kit to teach my 4 years old daughter electronic circuit as game.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example: I can buy craft sticks. But since they are made from wood, I think I can break them while making holes. What I can use for joints like some dome nut? etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14115" LastEditorUserId="14115" LastEditDate="2018-08-12T09:34:58.943" LastActivityDate="2018-08-13T22:15:26.477" Title="Creating a electronic circuit learning kit" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19031" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19030" CreationDate="2018-08-12T07:18:53.417" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on your child's age. If she is beyond the stage of putting small objects in her mouth, you might use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://startingelectronics.org/beginners/start-electronics-now/tut1-breadboard-circuits/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;solderless &quot;breadboard&quot;&lt;/a&gt;, such as that below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2WWol.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2WWol.png&quot; alt=&quot;Electronic breadboard connector&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These allow use of any parts with small leads to be used (and reused).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, you could use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrG98HJ3Z6w&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;traditional &lt;em&gt;wooden&lt;/em&gt; breadboard&lt;/a&gt; to make an educational kit. Permanently mount a few cells, a switch and some flashlight lamps to nails in a piece of wood, and your daughter can connect them with wires.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-08-12T07:18:53.417" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19037" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19039" CreationDate="2018-08-13T13:29:26.603" Score="0" ViewCount="121" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently my computer desk was destroyed and I can't use it anymore. As I don't have a lot of money to spend for a new one, is there an alternative way to make a new desk using home appliances or any other things?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25269" LastEditorUserId="22640" LastEditDate="2018-08-13T16:51:19.943" LastActivityDate="2018-08-14T13:25:24.663" Title="How to make a low-cost computer desk?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19038" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19037" CreationDate="2018-08-13T13:44:05.527" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have access to basic tools (a saw, hammer, and some nails) you can make a basic desk from discarded wooden pallets (the kind that let a fork lift truck carry a stack of crates).  There are many &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.instructables.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;instructables&lt;/a&gt; on making things out of pallet wood, but you probably don't even need to go that far -- just a pallet for the top, with the spaces between boards filled in with more boards, and something (milk crates, for instance) to hold it at a usable height.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-08-13T13:44:05.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19039" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19037" CreationDate="2018-08-13T15:37:26.130" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You said you need a computer desk, but it sounds to me like you just need a generic desk. If I'm wrong please clarify what additional features you need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To create a makeshift desk, find a flat surface like a board, cabinet door, standard home door, or something similar. Support it with anything that is about the right height like cinder blocks, old milk crates, or even cardboard boxes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b40wu.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b40wu.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-08-14T13:25:24.663" LastActivityDate="2018-08-14T13:25:24.663" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19040" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6" CreationDate="2018-08-13T15:54:19.553" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use Isopropyl alcohol (99,9%) for these tasks. It cleans well and evaporates completely within a few minutes. So you don't have to be afraid to destroy anything. You can get it in any hardware store, big supermarket or pharmacy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Only be careful if your Keyboard or device to clean has some rubber coating. Isopropyl dissolves it! But this can also be wanted e.g. if the rubber coating of your old mouse became sticky you can easily remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25270" LastActivityDate="2018-08-13T15:54:19.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19041" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-13T16:08:32.437" Score="3" ViewCount="5969" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an old Logitech MX510 mouse which is very sticky on the sides. How can I get rid of this stickiness?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25270" LastActivityDate="2021-01-18T20:23:46.060" Title="How to clean old sticky pc mouse with rubber coating?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19041" CreationDate="2018-08-13T16:08:32.437" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Isopropyl alcohol works really well. (99,9%). I just used an old t-shirt as cleaning cloth. Completely removes the rubber coating. No more sticking and there is no way it can come back! &#xA;If for any reason you want to have back the rubber coating you can apply &lt;a href=&quot;https://plastidip.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Plastidip&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also successfully used this method on my 3D Connexion Space Navigator 3D mouse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25270" LastActivityDate="2018-08-13T16:08:32.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19030" CreationDate="2018-08-13T20:16:26.427" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do It Yourself Electricity/Electronics Kit.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can make a kit of components using an iron washer for each connector, pole, both ends of each wire lead, etc. and use a magnet at each junction for the connection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Solder a small washer at the end of each component terminal and several wire leads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make a circuit, you would use a magnet as the base of each intended junction, and stack the washers &quot;piggy-back&quot; on top of each other for in-line, two-way, and three-way, etc. connections.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The washers conduct and the magnet can keep the washers securely connected with magnetism. Washers need not be large and are a &quot;dime-a-dozen.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will need all the components plus a bag of small iron washers, hook-up wire, and as many magnets as there are connections. Add magnets as your projects increase in complexity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qMqhk.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qMqhk.gif&quot; alt=&quot;connection detail of wire lead - top &amp;amp; side view&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can &quot;program&quot; each of your projects by drawing the circuit diagram onto a sheet of cardboard with guidelines and symbols as to what goes where. Tape a magnet at each connection so they don't move around. What does the circuit do? Put the answer on the bottom of the card or under a flap for revealing the correct answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-08-13T22:15:26.477" LastActivityDate="2018-08-13T22:15:26.477" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19047" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-14T06:09:36.707" Score="0" ViewCount="134" Body="&lt;p&gt;How I can be sure that we are able to read an .docx document in about 100 years? I have a large collection of documents on my hard drive (including letters, cv's and other stuff). I want them to be readable and accessible for the near future (10 years), but if it is possible, up to 100 years! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which format would be advisable?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25273" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-08-14T15:45:19.197" LastActivityDate="2018-08-16T16:07:32.810" Title="Archiving digital documents for a long term usage" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2018-08-16T20:25:47.233" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19048" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6" CreationDate="2018-08-14T10:44:47.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;After disconnecting keyboard from the computer, my opinion is that we should use a small brush of about 1&quot; size. Firstly, we should apply dry brush across all the gaps between the keys thoroughly to remove all the dust in between the keys. Then,we should soak the brush , very slightly, with alcohol and apply it along the keyboard and all the gaps between the keys. Finally, we should wipe the keyboard with soft cotton piece of cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24835" LastEditorUserId="24835" LastEditDate="2018-08-18T07:58:09.347" LastActivityDate="2018-08-18T07:58:09.347" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19049" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19047" CreationDate="2018-08-14T15:17:40.387" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are 3 aspects to this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the data survives;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;software exists to read the data; and&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hardware exists to run the software.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To ensure the data survives, copy it multiple times, to multiple things (USB drive, DVD, cloud, etc). Run a file comparison program such as &lt;em&gt;diff&lt;/em&gt; to check that the copying process worked properly. Media degraded over time, so periodically create new copies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To ensure software exists, use standard formats such as PDF. Every time you change your computer, make sure you still can open and read the files. If you can’t, talk to whoever produced the old software to get it running on the new computer. Depending on how different the old and new systems are, this could be expensive. However, this also takes care of ensuring that hardware exists to run the software.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2018-08-14T15:17:40.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19047" CreationDate="2018-08-14T15:56:55.397" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When it comes to compatibility, the simpler the better.  I'd like to offer two suggestions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Store your documents as plain text.&lt;/strong&gt; Formats like MS Word's *.docx, or Adobe's *.pdf, add formatting and a lot of additional information instead of simply storing the letters that make up the document. That's how you get centered text, tables, different fonts, bold/italic/underline, etc. Plain text files just store the ASCII (numeric) codes for all of the characters in your documents - all the letters, numbers, visible symbols, spaces, and line breaks. If you're using a PC, files of this format commonly use *.txt and are viewable in the Notepad application.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Store your documents as bitmap images.&lt;/strong&gt; This will take a LOT of space, but it is incredibly simple and universal. Bitmap images are simply large grids of numbers. Each point on the grid contains a number from 0-255, which represents the color of that pixel in the final image. So the idea is to &quot;take a picture&quot; of your text documents and save it in the bitmap format. &lt;em&gt;(Note that this idea is not practical in the short term at all. The files will be huge, and you won't be able to search them for text. However, in a hundred years, if a computer finds a bitmap image file, I would bet all the money I have that the computer will have a program that could display it.)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-08-14T15:56:55.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19051" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18960" CreationDate="2018-08-14T18:55:29.777" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Once a stain is on material, then washed, it is usually set. It is always preferable to treat the stain immediately; preferably, before washing the garment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tea is an extremely difficult stain. Are there other colors on the vest or is it solid white? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way, I would start with soaking the vest in a solution of warm water and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.armandhammer.com/laundry/additives/additives/super-washing-soda-detergent-booster&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Super Washing Soda&lt;/a&gt;. I'd also put a small amount of vinegar in there as well. Soak for around 15 minutes, when wash on gentle. Note the stain. If it is not out, then I would repeat again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22302" LastActivityDate="2018-08-14T18:55:29.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19052" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2018-08-15T11:21:35.930" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For questions regarding hacks using or maintaining mobile cellular telephones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-09-07T22:26:13.503" LastActivityDate="2018-09-07T22:26:13.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19053" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2018-08-15T11:21:35.930" Score="0" Body="Hacks regarding cellular (mobile) telephones." OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-08-26T21:43:57.237" LastActivityDate="2018-08-26T21:43:57.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19054" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19047" CreationDate="2018-08-15T17:09:53.117" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep all of my files as pdfs with txt backups.  Both formats are available on Mac/Windows/Linux, and txt files are future-proof (though pdfs are neater).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25291" LastActivityDate="2018-08-15T17:09:53.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19055" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10072" CreationDate="2018-08-16T07:14:49.997" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a car cover and cover your car nightly. Whatever you can do to make access difficult will deter crime. As others said, motion sensor lights are good, and you can even get cameras that will record when there is motion and you can set them up to send you a text message to your phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25187" LastActivityDate="2018-08-16T07:14:49.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2018-08-16T15:54:04.663" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had Krylon spray paint on my hands from a defective spray button. It seems to be different from most solvent-based paint. Soap and water, even Lava or GoJo did nothing. Oil did not work even with baking soda. The oil did seem to soften it a little, but I ended up scraping it off with my fingernails and a stiff brush. I used nail polish remover for my nails and a few stubborn spots. Next time I will wear gloves. But latex gloves will dissolve in some solvents. Get Nitrile gloves. They are resistant to almost any solvent. If you use a solvent to remove paint from your skin, heed any warnings on the container about skin contact! Naptha and some others are very bad for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25296" LastActivityDate="2018-08-16T15:54:04.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19057" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19047" CreationDate="2018-08-16T16:07:32.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would not trust PDF. It is a complex format that seems simple only because Adobe made reader software for multiple operating systems. (Other companies have now made reader software.) It would be wise to save multiple formats of each file. One format should be plain text. There is no formatting, other than spaces, tabs, and returns. The second part is the physical form. Good paper has held up for hundreds of years. But NASA has warehouses of tapes from early moon missions and no reader, or even the specs for a reader. Standard USB is on the way out. Computers don't come with floppy drives, and CD/DVD drives are rare. I expect standard USB thumb drives to be usable for another 10 years, at most. There is no way to store digital information that will not require monitoring to be sure it is still valid. If the medium is becoming obsolete, it can be copied to something new. By the way, this is a topic of interest to librarians.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25296" LastActivityDate="2018-08-16T16:07:32.810" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19059" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18909" CreationDate="2018-08-16T16:20:03.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;USB thumb drives are available for very little that will likely hold all your data, but are much smaller than your hard drive. That allows more storage options. I used a 500GB drive I bought for under $30 to store all my documents, including thousands of pictures. I put it in my bank safe-deposit box, but you might also  have a friend or relative who would like to do an exchange. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25296" LastActivityDate="2018-08-16T16:20:03.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19060" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17790" CreationDate="2018-08-16T18:33:35.720" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The point is to take half of your car at 45 degree angle and once half is in, turn you tires to max and move ahead.However, while reading some &lt;a href=&quot;https://carhq.org/alignment-cost/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;random article&lt;/a&gt; which gave a tip that you may correct your wheel alignment to ensure better accuracy&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25298" LastEditorUserId="25298" LastEditDate="2018-08-17T12:28:33.430" LastActivityDate="2018-08-17T12:28:33.430" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19061" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19027" CreationDate="2018-08-16T20:03:39.640" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some time ago, when I was getting just too much junk mail, I had a rubber stamp made saying:   &quot;Deceased --- Return to Sender&quot;  and just put the mail back in my mailbox for the mailman to pick up. a  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mail began tapering off and eventually stopped.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-08-16T20:03:39.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19063" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18274" CreationDate="2018-08-17T08:13:04.960" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you go to a quilting or fabric shop, ask for upholstery thread. I'd consider using an &lt;a href=&quot;https://sew4home.com/tips-resources/sewing-tips-tricks/how-sew-x-box-secure-straps-more&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;X-box stitch&lt;/a&gt; if you want it to look nice. Otherwise, you can &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Torn-Off+Backpack+Shoulder+Strap+Repair/40140&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;do it by hand&lt;/a&gt; and make sure you reinforce the stitch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25187" LastActivityDate="2018-08-17T08:13:04.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19065" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-18T21:25:03.897" Score="1" ViewCount="152" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I have a lot of stuff and a lot of space in my parent's house and and obviously, I want to move some of my stuff to them (mostly paperwork, some packaging, catalogues, etc. - typical &quot;hoarding&quot; items).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some practices / what should I do to ...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;prevent stuff from degrading and&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;prevent pests from spreading / catching on (moths, silverfish, ...)?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about putting everything inside cardboard boxes, but this is obiously too little to keep moths etc. out. Should I put everything in vacuum bags? Is this enough? Should I put my stuff in the freezer overnight just in case to kill anything and everything? Should I put my stuff in an airtight box (plastic? metal?)? Should I fill said box with a noble gas so that no chemical reactions happen?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any advice is greatly appreciated. Also, please move my question to another board if this is not the right board; however, I couldn't find a better fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25312" LastActivityDate="2018-08-23T04:06:54.987" Title="Long-term storage of personal belongings?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19066" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4280" CreationDate="2018-08-18T22:40:51.220" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best cleaner for cured on blood and guts is glass cooktop cleaner.&#xA;Apply with a damp sponge and gently rub while it does it’s thing&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25313" LastActivityDate="2018-08-18T22:40:51.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19070" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-20T14:06:54.520" Score="3" ViewCount="4026" Body="&lt;p&gt;Our welcome mat has lint, hair, and other things stuck in its bristles. As you can see from the photos, it is a very tough mat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uSETt.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uSETt.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I clean this so it looks new-ish again?&lt;/strong&gt; I tried sweeping it with a broom, but that was not very effective. I thought about rolling an adhesive lint roller over it, but there's so much lint &amp;amp; fuzz that I thought I'd use up too much of the adhesive tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-09-01T07:51:19.213" Title="How can I clean a rough, outdoor welcome mat?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19071" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19070" CreationDate="2018-08-20T15:51:59.827" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try bending the mat bristle-side out a little bit at a time. With the &quot;fanned&quot; part of the rug facing downward, beat the back of the mat to let the debris fall toward the floor. Do this both for the width of the rug and its length. You could also roll the mat up and strike the ground for a similar result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fanning the bristles opens up the space between the bristles allowing loose bristles, dirt, fibres to work free. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A vacuum cleaner can also be used but it will not work any better due to the nature of natural bristle mats to resist a strong seal near the base. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, pluck tufts of lint and balled-up fibres with your fingers from the surface and you're good to go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In winter, put the mat face down on freshly-fallen snow for a few minutes and walk on the bottom of it. Turn it face-up and sweep the snow off it and most of the dirt will be gone with the snow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-08-20T15:51:59.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19072" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19007" CreationDate="2018-08-20T16:19:42.030" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can freeze your clothes and other things (no electronic devices). &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bedbugs.umn.edu/bed-bug-control-in-residences/freezing&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This article&lt;/a&gt; proposes -18°C. But you should keep the objects for 4 days at this temperature.&#xA;Here are &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bedbugs.umn.edu/bed-bug-control-in-residences&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;some other methods mentioned&lt;/a&gt;, like washing and drying in a laundry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11362" LastActivityDate="2018-08-20T16:19:42.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19073" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-20T17:49:59.117" Score="1" ViewCount="4110" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I complete a painting project, I usually have some paint left over in the paint can that I store for later use. After much time has passed (often year(s)) I need to do some touch-ups, and when I remove the lid from the paint can there is often a bunch of rust around the mouth of the paint can, and possibly also the lid. This rust inevitably flakes off and falls into the paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to prevent this rust from forming in the paint can? If not, is there a way to remove rust flakes from paint?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21218" LastActivityDate="2020-05-15T05:54:02.877" Title="How to prevent or remove rust on the inside of a paint can?" Tags="&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19074" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19073" CreationDate="2018-08-20T19:29:56.410" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When storing the paint cans just make sure you turn them over once every month this will prevent the walls from oxidizing. I have used this method for years and never had an issue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It does depend on the type of paint though if you are using water based you may end up with rust regardless, enamel should be fine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25328" LastActivityDate="2018-08-20T19:29:56.410" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19070" CreationDate="2018-08-20T22:32:16.973" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've always vacuumed mine, and that works well. I hang and beat it for deeper set dirt first, then make the top look nicer by running over it once with a vacuum with a beater bar (I've tried with the shop-vac, and it doesn't look as nice after).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also taken my mats up the local manual car wash, where there are pressure washers on those hoses in the open carports. I'll clean my car and do the welcome mats at the same time as the mats for the car. I've done sneakers (tennis shoes) that were dirty too, most of it comes out looking rather new. Naturally, if you know someone with a pressure washer, that can be just as effective. But most people have access to a car wash for a few quarters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2824" LastEditorUserId="2824" LastEditDate="2018-08-21T03:13:36.060" LastActivityDate="2018-08-21T03:13:36.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19076" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7546" CreationDate="2018-08-21T00:51:28.063" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Invest in the fisher brand of pens called &quot;space pens&quot;. They truly live up to the hype, they write every time, on basically whatever surface you need to write on (within reason, obviously not concrete or some crazy surface). I just signed my new credit card with it 5 mins ago, it was like writing on paper and effortless. Worth the $! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25332" LastActivityDate="2018-08-21T00:51:28.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19077" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19082" CreationDate="2018-08-21T07:25:47.717" Score="4" ViewCount="3190" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been wearing my new sneakers for a few weeks now and they keep squeaking. I tried the powder trick, and it worked for only one shoe. I then tried walking in the other one without the insole, and it still squeaks.&#xA;Any solution for this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25334" LastActivityDate="2018-10-21T19:00:27.127" Title="Squeaking sneakers" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16012" CreationDate="2018-08-21T13:15:06.293" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Both the eyes are internally connected. If we twist one eye in one direction, the second eye is automatically twisted in the same direction. If a bug is stucked into one of your eyes, you are advised not to twist the same eye as it can create scratches in that eye. Rather twist the second eye lightly, the stucked eye will be twisted automatically and the bug will come to the boundry line of the eye which you can bring out with the help of some clean piece of cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24835" LastEditorUserId="24835" LastEditDate="2018-08-21T13:21:01.533" LastActivityDate="2018-08-21T13:21:01.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19079" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19073" CreationDate="2018-08-21T19:16:45.303" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Store the can upside down&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Transfer the residual paint into a plastic container (one of those funky ones with clips on all four sides and a silicone seal ring built into the lid)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Run the paint through a sieve when you pour it out for use&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy a tester pot at the same time you buy the main paint, and discard the remains in the large tin at the end of the job, keeping the tester for touch ups if you think it’s a color that will cease production&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cover the surface of the paint with &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_wrap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;film&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_foil&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;foil&lt;/a&gt; that extends some way up the sides of the can, like a meniscus. When opening the can, the protective catches the falling debris from the rim, and can be discarded. Some paints I've used have such a covering applied from factory; it can be retained and reused for this purpose&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-08-23T08:54:47.057" LastActivityDate="2018-08-23T08:54:47.057" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2018-08-22T04:13:36.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Raw onions make the pain go completely away... we used to challenge each other when I worked at Dominos, and we discovered eating the chopped onions after a bag of crushed red pepper cures the pain. I don't know how or why though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25343" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-08-22T07:14:40.740" LastActivityDate="2018-08-22T07:14:40.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19073" CreationDate="2018-08-22T12:41:30.763" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To prevent rusting of new paint can:&#xA;Stick painters tape onto the rim of can and while painting, try to smudge the brush within the tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After the occurance of rust:&#xA;Filter out the rust flakes immersed in the paint using old cotton/nylon cloth when to transfer the paint onto a fresh, new can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2018-08-22T12:41:30.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19082" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19077" CreationDate="2018-08-22T12:51:55.650" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The first and foremost thing: identify the part where sound comes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you identified the part, try sprinkling some water absorbing powder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there powder technique does not solve, try leather conditioners.Rub some leather onto the shoe, then run with dry clothes. Also, take care when using leather conditioners as some would not be marching your shoes material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the shoe is new, then the sound must me of a manufacturing defect. Try reaching out to the shop or by the time passes by, sound might fade away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other solutions are as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find it there are any defects for the shoe. In this case a cobbler can only help you back. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you find the cause of sound is insole, then try planning paper towels between your for pass and insole &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The sound can also be because of left over water droplets at any party of the shoe. Try to wipe it out using a piece of cotton. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you stop find squeaking, try applying some coconut oil (in very less quantity as ants would annoy you later because of this) at the affected part.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2018-08-22T17:46:16.560" LastActivityDate="2018-08-22T17:46:16.560" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19083" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4280" CreationDate="2018-08-22T13:21:18.553" Score="1" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Hydrogen Peroxide&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_peroxide&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Hydrogen Peroxide&lt;/a&gt; is commonly used to remove blood stains from clothing and should work equally well on your car. As far as I can tell it shouldn't damage the paint or finish of your car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spray or pour a generous amount on the blood stains and let sit for 5-10 minutes. It should come off relatively easily with a soft cloth or brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18534" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-08-22T13:21:18.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19084" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2018-08-22T16:29:49.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If all you're concerned about is your name, address and any reference numbers getting into the wrong hands then just cut these bits off with scissors, rip into small pieces and flush down the loo or burn them. As long as the rest of the information isn't important then the rest can be disposed of as normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25352" LastActivityDate="2018-08-22T16:29:49.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19085" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19065" CreationDate="2018-08-23T00:11:39.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use plastic boxes, since they come in many sizes. Place all your stuff in there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have important documents or items, put them in a Ziploc bag so you can minimize water damage or if you want, you can put them in sheet protectors (for papers and documents).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24902" LastActivityDate="2018-08-23T00:11:39.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19086" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19088" CreationDate="2018-08-23T01:32:04.013" Score="3" ViewCount="1123" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently moved into a new place with two others, and we've found our dishwasher to be unusually stinky. A day's worth of rinsed-off dishes is enough to get this really funky smell, completely unlike anything I ever experienced living alone. The other two have lived together for many years and never experienced anything like this either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there something we should be putting in the dishwasher to remove the odor? We shouldn't have to run it every single day, should we?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25357" LastActivityDate="2018-09-23T00:32:25.600" Title="Deodorizing a smelly dishwasher" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19087" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19065" CreationDate="2018-08-23T04:06:54.987" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;And whatever containers are used, add a bunch of those Silica Gel packets that absorb moisture, to each container.  You can probably buy them by the hundreds on Amazon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25358" LastActivityDate="2018-08-23T04:06:54.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19088" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19086" CreationDate="2018-08-23T05:23:06.353" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;it sounds like there is something wrong with the unit or the manner in which it is plumbed into the drain line. Here is something to try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;this evening, set up the dishwasher to run with no dishes in it. load the cup with detergent and select HOT wash. let it run. halfway through the WASH cycle, stop the machine, open the door and pour in about 1/4 cup liquid laundry bleach, close the door and resume. let the machine run through the rest of its cycle- rinse, dry, etc.  leave the door shut at the end of the cycle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next morning, open it and smell the inside CAREFULLY. there should be NO STINK AT ALL. If there is, there might be something wrong with the drain plumbing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let us know what you find...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-08-23T05:23:06.353" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16012" CreationDate="2018-08-23T07:02:10.310" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a piece of paper and tear(rip) it into a triangle shape. The triangle should have two long sides and one short side. Fold it gently on a line from the point where the long sides meet, to the middle of the short side. Do not fold it closed like a book, leave it folded at about 90 degrees so it looks more like a pointy spoon&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You now have a tool that is great for removing debris from the eye, using the pointy end; it is clean, has soft edges and you will find that it soaks the water of the eye up and causes the debris in the eye to stick to the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it gets too wet and loses strength, make another one&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c5hMJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;a piece of paper torn into a triangle and bent for rigidity&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-08-23T07:08:40.167" LastActivityDate="2018-08-23T07:08:40.167" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10156" CreationDate="2018-08-23T15:10:41.593" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you carry a laptop or tablet: buy a protection sleeve for the tablet and slide the book in it as well; usually, the sleeve leaves enough room to squeeze in a book without leaving wiggle room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe you could also wrap it in a piece of cloth and secure it with a safety pin? Also, there are dedicated book bags which may offer some protection, such as this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.de/82698-B%C3%BCchertasche-Tragetasche-Baumwolle-Buchliebhaber/dp/B078HDBNSG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1535036799&amp;amp;sr=8-2&amp;amp;keywords=book+bag&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;random example&lt;/a&gt; from Amazon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stationary shops might offer plastic foil to reinforce the cover of the book (another &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.de/Herma-7005-Selbstklebende-Buchschutzfolie-umweltfreundl/dp/B0007OEAR8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1535036988&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=folie+buch+einbinden&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;random example&lt;/a&gt; from Amazon).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25312" LastActivityDate="2018-08-23T15:10:41.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17914" CreationDate="2018-08-23T19:01:28.670" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even if your drive is safe, your data is not. Flash drives do go bad. They may also be broken while in the computer by some accident. You need a backup solution to a cloud service. There are many.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25296" LastActivityDate="2018-08-23T19:01:28.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19070" CreationDate="2018-08-24T10:25:50.533" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another two tricks: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) use a tough hairbrush to help dislodge hair and threads that are bound to the mat&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) use packing tape to lift off fluffies. Much cheaper than the lint roller you are trying to preserve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7534" LastActivityDate="2018-08-24T10:25:50.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19095" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-24T15:25:18.890" Score="4" ViewCount="1525" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm an adult, yet my handwriting looks like a child's. I would prefer an answer from someone who used to have a bad or ugly handwriting, and fixed it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mSLGR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mSLGR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25373" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-08-24T17:45:17.607" LastActivityDate="2018-08-28T18:28:52.977" Title="How do I enhance my handwriting?" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19095" CreationDate="2018-08-24T16:05:43.593" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sadly, there's no lifehack for this.  The only way to improve any physical skill (skiing, ice skating, drawing, or handwriting) is practice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, with the advent of computers and smart phones, modern schools don't do a good job of teaching penmanship; most no longer teach cursive writing at all (the elegant, connected style our parents and grandparents used), so you may be on your own for learning as an adult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fortunately, textbooks are still out there -- when I was in grade school, I learned the Palmer Method.  My handwriting was generally not very good, but I learned, in my thirties, that it improved greatly if I just slowed down a little -- trying to write fast was a recipe for illegibility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get an old textbook that teaches cursive writing, penmanship, or calligraphy, and practice.  Follow the exercises.  Follow the stroke direction and order illustrations.  Spend time on learning every day -- and stop when you get tired (you gain nothing by practicing mistakes).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It'll probably take months, maybe more than a year (I spent 45 minutes a school day for three years practicing penmanship in grade school, but an adult can probably learn it faster) -- but in the end, you can have, if not beautiful writing, at the very least an adult-looking, legible cursive and manuscript hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-08-24T16:05:43.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19095" CreationDate="2018-08-24T18:19:10.097" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I was in middle school or high school, I made a switch; instead of using upper-case and lower-case letters, I started using upper-case and smaller upper-case letters. It didn't fix the problem for me, but made it SO much better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23312" LastActivityDate="2018-08-24T18:19:10.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19099" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17839" CreationDate="2018-08-25T03:31:09.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have 3 dehumidifiers, all different makes, and all designed so they can have a rubber hose attached for continuous drainage. I experienced persistent problems with all 3 of them when operated in continuous drain mode because the drip rate (hence flow rate) of water into the pipe was very low, hence I found the tubes blocked regularly with some sort of mouldy slime. I reasoned that the dehumidifier action of drawing air through would supply the water collecting on the vanes with a constant source of dust and mould spores and hence eventually develop this slime&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution to the problem, which may fit quite well with your desire for a lazy (efficient!) water bin maintenance was to:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;source some 8mm rubber tubing &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;drill a 7mm hole in the side of the water bucket about 2/3rds up between the bottom of the bucket and the max water level permitted by the float&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cut one end of the tube at 45 degrees - this makes it easier to thread through the hole&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;push the tube through far enough that it can reach all the way down so the pointy end is touching the bottom of the bucket, the 45 degree cut will also prevent it fully contacting the bottom and blocking itself&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;position the dehumidifer vertically above where you want the condensate to drain into (sink, toilet, even just out of a window, the greater the height difference between the &lt;em&gt;bottom&lt;/em&gt; of the bucket and the free end of the pipe, the better&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fasten the free end of the pipe to the draining point&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What happens now, is your bucket will fill as the dehumifier operates. The water level rises in the bucket and the pipe. At the moment where the water level in the bucket reaches a height that is level with the highest part of the pipe, a siphon will start and the bucket will be quickly drained into wherever you put the free end of the pipe. Because the water flow rate is higher than the slow dripping achieved by the normal continuous drain offered by the manufacturer, the inside of the tube stays clear. The free end of the tube can additionally be placed very far from the position of the dehumidifier, and it can go up and down a lot, so long as no part of its run is higher than the highest level of water in the bucket, a siphon will start. This means you could eg place your dehumidifier on a 2m high shelf, run 10metres of tube down to the floor along to the other side of the room, up to a 1m window sill and out to a drain outside. As long as there is an appreciable height difference between the bottom of the bucket and the free end of the pipe, the siphon will completely empty the tank, suck the pipe clean and then the whole setup is ready to start again&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, this doesn't disinfect the bucket of the dehumifier, but I typically find that my bucker empties itself several times a day and while there is indeed still a bit of detritus on the inside of the bucket (I wouldn't drink out of it) it doesn't smell or fester. You could reduce the level of attention your bucket needs to a once monthly session in the dishwasher. I haven't bothered, and one of my dehumidifiers hasn't been attended to for 4 years now, it dries a storage room that I occasionally visit and the condensate waters a plant pot outside the window through which I drilled a hole for the free end of the tube &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you ever want to return your dehumifier to bucket mode, the simplest solution is to drill another 7mm hole in the bucket, above the max level the water can reach and then snip a short length of pipe to connect the two holes together, meaning water cannot escape through the lower hole as the bucket fills&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-08-25T03:31:09.427" CommentCount="21" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19102" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19095" CreationDate="2018-08-25T18:04:24.207" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your sample is not handwriting. It is printing. The difference is that the letters are not connected. You also mention that your handwriting [sic] &quot;looks like a child's.&quot; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first thing that I noticed is that you ignore the ruled lines that normally are used as the baseline for all the letters to sit upon. Correcting that will go a long way to normalizing the unruly childlike appearance. Ironically, the time you take to print is longer than the time it takes to do your messaging in cursive script (the fancy way to say handwriting.) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm going to suggest you don't even try to improve your &quot;handwriting.&quot; It looks as if that &quot;look&quot; has become part of your personality. It'll take too long to re-train yourself and you'll probably feel foolish doing that with a keyboard sitting near you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Learning to write is kid's stuff !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead, I'm going to turn you on to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;CALLIGRAPHY&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; which is handwriting on steroids! It's easy, very distinctive, doesn't take much more time to do than print. And it's so impressive that you'll have people thanking you for sending them a card with a hand-lettered word or two on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have a look at this link: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zICWxlQtcCo&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How To: Calligraphy | Easy and Inexpensive &lt;/a&gt; There's no end of these lessons online and waiting for you at your public library.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll be astonished at how many different styles there are. Find one that appeals to you and go for it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll be doing beautiful hand lettered work faster than you ever believed possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TjrV0.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TjrV0.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Keep Practicing&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you wanted a lucrative part-time business, hand lettering names on certificates, documents, and diplomas is in high demand. Hand printed cards and greetings are very appreciated mementos, too. Hand Made still means something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oh, and use the baseline for your document lettering vertical alignment or move to plain unruled paper so your rebellious nature is not so evident.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-08-25T18:04:24.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19103" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19095" CreationDate="2018-08-26T10:40:49.967" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The pen you write with makes a lot of a difference. Dark-inked and thick-pointed pen will make your handwriting look 'smooter', if that's what you are after.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I think that as long as your handwriting is legible, and yours IS legible, you shouldn't really worry about it. I am said to have very ugly and illegible handwriting but I don't understand why people find it ugly - I'm quite fond of the way it looks. In the same way I don't see why you call you handwriting ugly and child-like - I actually find it to be very distinct and interesting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25389" LastActivityDate="2018-08-26T10:40:49.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19104" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-26T10:53:26.700" Score="1" ViewCount="111" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have moved into a place that has an elderly black sink in the kitchen.  I've cleaned it with Lime Away and Bon Ami, but I've made no progress with some discolored lighter areas that become apparent whenever the surface dries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to clean it, or to restore a more uniform appearance, short of replacing the sink?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It appears to be made of some kind of plastic, because when I look underneath, I see a large triangle and a message about being recyclable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5433" LastEditorUserId="5433" LastEditDate="2018-08-29T12:18:10.560" LastActivityDate="2018-08-29T12:18:10.560" Title="How to make an elderly kitchen sink look better" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="14" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19105" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15427" CreationDate="2018-08-26T10:54:04.807" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let the marks heal first - turn brownish. Now this is dead skin that you want removed. You can do that with a pumice - after taking a shower when you skin is still soft and moist - it is easier this way. Don't try to remove it all at once - rather a little bit each time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25390" LastActivityDate="2018-08-26T10:54:04.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19106" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19095" CreationDate="2018-08-26T11:32:57.217" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you always use print (block) letters?  Have you ever experimented with cursive?  That might be something to consider.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make your current handwriting look more mature and sophisticated:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you don't use capital letters in place of a a lower case letter at the beginning of a word.  In your limited sample, I see this occurring with the &lt;em&gt;G&lt;/em&gt; and the &lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt;.  (If you give us a more complete sample, I could give you more complete feedback about individual letters.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reduce the size of the &lt;em&gt;r&lt;/em&gt;, and modify it so it looks less like a &lt;em&gt;V&lt;/em&gt;.  Here's how: Begin with your pen a little lower than you usually do, and on the upstroke, go almost all the way back to the starting point before you begin the curve to the right.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I get the impression you might be a leftie.  If so, congratulations are in order -- you've come up with a handwriting that is much, much clearer and pleasant to read than most lefties.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Look at the general slightly leftward slant.  This is natural and fine for lefties.   Occasionally you depart from the general leftward slant, though, and that might be contributing to what's bothering you.  If you allow your letters to slant more consistently, it would give your writing a more uniform look.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a style book (e.g. Strunk's &lt;em&gt;Elements of Style&lt;/em&gt;) from a second hand store, or read some style blog posts about punctuation, so you can take a more meticulous approach to punctuation, with more confidence.  (&lt;a href=&quot;https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/punctuation?sort=frequent&amp;amp;pageSize=50&quot;&gt;https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/punctuation?sort=frequent&amp;amp;pageSize=50&lt;/a&gt; would be another possible source of information about this.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I noticed that in the second-to-last line of your sample, you'd probably want to put a comma between the first &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; and the close quote.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bring your periods lower down.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Work on the content of your writing -- i.e., learn to edit your drafts for style.  As you gain experience with this, you'll be able to write better first drafts and single-draft writing.  This will create a more sophisticated, mature impression.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I noticed that in your limited sample, many sentences started with &quot;She (verb in simple past).&quot;  It's nice to vary the sentence structure a bit.  Or you can combine things into a bulleted list or an in-line list, for example&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;She provided plenty of positive feedback to the students (e.g. &quot;good job,&quot; &quot;very good&quot;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be aware of the strengths of your current handwriting.  What I noticed in this limited sample:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It's clear and easy to read.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It comes across as positive and open, and draws the reader in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have the impression you're able to execute it at a good speed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think points 5, 6 and 7 might be the most important.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5433" LastActivityDate="2018-08-26T11:32:57.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18969" CreationDate="2018-08-26T12:54:36.633" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wonder if you could keep clothing, bedding, and towels in the remaining drawers?&#xA;Since the drawers are quite tall, you might find it helpful to use vertical cardboard separators.  There are two approaches to making separators:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For each separator, cut a big piece of cardboard according to the length and height, but with about four inches extra on the height.  The extra should be split every four to six inches, to create flaps that alternate pointing to the left or the right.  You can get precise folds by marking and pre-scoring with a straight edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're not comfortable using cardboard, you could use thin plastic, for example large cutting boards that are made of thin plastic.  These are available in large box stores in a package of three and are quite affordable.  They can be cut to size.  But these would have to be floating separators, since I'm not aware of any way of making a folded flap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Assemble a grid by making slits from the bottom to the center on all the horizontal pieces, and from the top to the center on all the vertical pieces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5433" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-08-26T12:54:36.633" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19108" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19109" CreationDate="2018-08-26T13:03:11.723" Score="2" ViewCount="2284" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm planning of recycling used paper. I first shred the paper into small bits,  grind and blend the paper bits into a thick pulp by adding water and color (white dye or something else) and then flatten it with a hot press to produce a recycled paper. I want to add color to the pulp so that the paper I've recycled has a white color. The problem is I don't know what dye or chemical I should use in order to color the paper pulp white. Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;EDIT:&lt;/em&gt; Please note I would like to prefer a dye or chemical that is environmentally friendly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25392" LastEditorUserId="25392" LastEditDate="2018-08-26T13:24:49.870" LastActivityDate="2018-08-26T15:42:09.917" Title="What chemicals to use to whiten recycled paper" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;&lt;color&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19109" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19108" CreationDate="2018-08-26T15:42:09.917" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is no white dye that you can add to your wood-pulp slurry to whiten it. Any and all dyes will only make it appear darker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bleach&lt;/strong&gt; is used to whiten paper the same way it is used to whiten your clothes when you wash your laundry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a number of different bleaches made from hydrates and per-chlorates. None of them are &quot;environmentally friendly&quot; and all can be considered toxic and hazardous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also optical &quot;brighteners&quot; and opaque &quot;whiteners&quot; which are ultraviolet fluorescent additives that &quot;glow&quot; to give the effect of &quot;whiter.&quot; It's the same stuff used in &quot;Tide&quot; and &quot;All&quot; laundry detergents. The detergents themselves are unsuitable for your project, however, since they will interfere with the paper fibres interlocking when they dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Making paper is fun and creative. Choose the lightest materials you can to avoid the need for bleaching. Rather than trying to make white paper, use the natural warm colour of the stock as part of your creative products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-08-26T15:42:09.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19110" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19104" CreationDate="2018-08-26T17:26:37.233" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You Probably have a &lt;strong&gt;slate sink&lt;/strong&gt; similar to the chemistry lab countertops and sinks in schools. Newer installations use a slate composite which is tougher and easier to maintain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Per &lt;a href=&quot;http://intlstoneworks.com/blog/2014/07/17/restoring-and-cleaning-slate/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;International Stone Works:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slate can look polished or textured (cleft). It comes in a variety of colors such as gray, green, dark yellow, and even red. Slate tends to be more chemically resistant than some other stones such as marble. Some slate can also be more scratch resistant than other natural stones as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They quote and link to the Marble Institute of America, “Stone Dimensions” publication:&lt;br&gt;(the provided link is 404 - not found, however)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Slate is primarily composed of quartz and illite, with mica, calcite&#xA;  and other materials. The grey and black colors are due to carbon&#xA;  and/or graphite. Red shale is caused by the presence of Hematite,&#xA;  while greens colors are due to Chlorite. Shades of red, purple and tan&#xA;  result from the amount of iron oxides contained in the stone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How do you keep slate clean?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even though slate does not react to chemicals as easily as marble, we still advise cleaning slate with neutral cleaners. We recommend cleaning slate floors with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.intlstoneworks.com/specialty/lavenet.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Lavenet neutral stone cleaner&lt;/a&gt;and slate tops and showers with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.intlstoneworks.com/residential/crystal_clean.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Akemi Crystal Clean&lt;/a&gt;. Crystal Clean will also help reduce calcium deposits and soap scum build up as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We do not recommend power washing or steam cleaning slate floors, especially textured slate. These harsh processes may remove some of the top layers of this foliated natural stone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We also suggest that customers seal slate on an annual basis to prevent substances such as oil and grease from staining the slate surface. We recommend using &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.intlstoneworks.com/sealers/sealnngo_s.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Seal &amp;amp; Go® S&lt;/a&gt;for those who like a natural, no shine look. Alternatively, you can enhance the color of slate to give it the “wet look” by protecting it with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.intlstoneworks.com/sealers/sealnngo_enhancer.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Seal &amp;amp; Go® Enhancer S&lt;/a&gt;: this sealer will slightly darken the slate without adding shine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-08-26T17:26:37.233" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19114" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19133" CreationDate="2018-08-28T08:57:14.457" Score="1" ViewCount="366" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the summer, I am annoyed by small numbers of mosquitoes. Since they are not many, I just use an electric racket to take care of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main issue I have with the racket is visibility: when a mosquito is in the room, it is hard to find. It happens often that I see it, but before I grab the racket, it disappears from my field of view, even if I try to follow it with my eyes. I have noticed that mosquitoes are much harder to track on dark backgrounds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to my room to better see the mosquitoes? Repainting the walls and furniture in white is not an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12165" LastActivityDate="2019-01-08T21:52:28.237" Title="How to better see mosquitoes?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19115" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19114" CreationDate="2018-08-28T10:25:55.673" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This works well for me: Stand still and wait for the mosquito to land on your skin (it doesn't take long). Let it adjust itself and start sucking your blood, and then just smash it (if you do it before that it will likely just fly away). This way you don't actually need to see it at all (that is, you don't need to get out of bed, turn the lights on, etc).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25412" LastActivityDate="2018-08-28T10:25:55.673" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19114" CreationDate="2018-08-28T10:49:54.027" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a cat, let the cat hunt and eat the mosquitoes, rub your cat.&#xA;Easy as f*** :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Jokes aside, I once read here that putting a small light parallel to the wall will create a huge shadow of the mosquito when he lands. Have something in hand ready to smash it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18454" LastActivityDate="2018-08-28T10:49:54.027" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19118" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19095" CreationDate="2018-08-28T18:28:52.977" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is your goal to be able to take quick notes or write things down quickly for your own reference later, or is it to write letters or notes to be (formally) delivered to other people to be read?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If this is for your own purposes, don't worry about it.&lt;/strong&gt; As long as you yourself can read it, it's fine. No one else is looking at it, and the &quot;quality&quot; of your handwriting is totally irrelevant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If this is for formal purposes, or intended for other people to read, change your approach.&lt;/strong&gt; Rather than &quot;writing,&quot; think of the process as &quot;drawing the letters.&quot; Slow down, and take the time to detach the meaning from the form of the letter. This does take some practice, but it's a very effective way to produce neat, legible handwriting without having to move into something excessively fancy (i.e. calligraphy), and takes considerably less practice than those techniques as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used to make my living as a sign writer, and I have &lt;em&gt;dreadful&lt;/em&gt; handwriting, but anyone looking at my signs would never have guessed; people who saw both were frequently surprised that they were written by the same person.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22640" LastActivityDate="2018-08-28T18:28:52.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18931" CreationDate="2018-08-28T21:24:27.457" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You answered your own question with the first word: convention. Convention is a powerful contract.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pagination is done in numerical sequence starting with 1 and progressing through the publication &lt;strong&gt;in order&lt;/strong&gt; (your word) adding 1 to the page count as you progress. Roman numerals are sometimes used rather than Arabic numerals in English (for one). Either way, the sequence is uninterrupted in ascending &lt;strong&gt;order&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pagination follows the language reading direction. Both RTL and LTR reading direction languages use the same convention.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As publications are prepared, read, and referenced sequentially; an uninterrupted linear sequence for reference is desirable over a non-linear one that doesn't comply with communication conventions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let's push the question to its logical conclusion to make a point. Why use page numbers at all? The pages are already fastened together (say) and won't go out of &lt;strong&gt;order&lt;/strong&gt;. Need more? Why even bind pages in a book instead of spooling them on a codex (scroll)? How about loose pages in a very nice box?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Subjectively, consider how you would perform if given a set of instructions to follow for a complex (dangerous, possibly fatal?) exercise where the page numbers were out of &lt;strong&gt;order&lt;/strong&gt;. Add the necessity of verifying the order of procedures to the other issues regarding the task (such as performing each step correctly before starting the next).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't see how this requires a lifehack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: Now, I understand. I just came to the realization that the question by Appoopan Thaadi does not &lt;em&gt;need&lt;/em&gt; a lifehack. His question &lt;em&gt;is&lt;/em&gt; the lifehack&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-08-28T22:37:48.353" LastActivityDate="2018-08-28T22:37:48.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18931" CreationDate="2018-08-28T22:30:10.937" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a breakthrough &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;BOOK HACK&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The benefit of your counter-intuitive pagination is that a direct &quot;side-by-side&quot; comparison of sequential pages is now possible. The benefit hit me while I was writing an alternate &lt;em&gt;answer&lt;/em&gt; to this question. In fact, your rhetorical question is the actual lifehack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;BRAVO!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; It's a brilliant and novel concept. Thank you for revealing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's how it's an improvement:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With your &quot;book hack&quot; proposal, an open book when flat allows pages 2 and 3 to be directly compared. Lifting the right-hand page to a vertical position allows page 3 and 4 to be directly compared. Turning the page allows pages 4 and 5 to be directly compared. No page flipping back-and-forth is necessary using your unconventional pagination. This would be of greatest benefit with pictorial and other spatial rather than verbal information.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using conventional procedure, an open book when flat allows pages 2 and 3 to be directly compared. Turning the page allows pages 4 and 5 to be directly compared. Pages 3 and 4 cannot be compared directly. It is necessary to flip back and forth to continue which works for reading words most (not all) of the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason it isn't used might be that an application for it wasn't realized. The specific benefits might not overcome the popular habit. New concepts take time to be accepted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a pretty impressive first contribution to Lifehacks.StackExchange.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-08-28T22:30:10.937" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19121" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-08-29T18:40:21.043" Score="1" ViewCount="366" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm incredibly frustrated at clothes shopping and finding it impossible to find anything to replace my worn out clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm at the point where I'd happily pay to get measured and have something made for me but I can't find anywhere/anyone to do it. The place I got my coat altered a couple years ago isn't great as they'd expect me to sort out all the haberdashery myself and I just can't deal with the stress. I just want some new clothes I don't hate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25422" LastActivityDate="2018-09-08T07:13:09.957" Title="How do I find a casual wear tailor?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19121" CreationDate="2018-08-30T01:35:12.353" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can think of a few options that may help you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ask family and friends.  Someone may know someone who has had this service done, or you may be surprised that a friend of a friend makes casual clothes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place an ad on a site like Craigslist.  It may take a few weeks to get a response, but it's worth a try.  Be clear about your goals, your location, and your budget.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ask at a fabric store.  Some of the employees themselves may be interested in side work, and would be able to help you.  They may also know of regular customers who do that kind of work regularly but are hard to find.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find conventions, gatherings, membership groups, etc. for local clothes makers. Ask them for referrals.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Research whether any nearby schools offer clothes-making programs. The teachers / professors may be able to refer you to some of their exceptional former students, or may want to make clothes for you themselves.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-08-30T01:35:12.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19123" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19114" CreationDate="2018-08-31T06:48:54.390" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;strong&gt;NEON Light&lt;/strong&gt;  in dark corner.. It will attract mosquitoes and you will find them easily !!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25431" LastActivityDate="2018-08-31T06:48:54.390" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19124" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19121" CreationDate="2018-08-31T08:37:25.787" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The spousal unit has his clothes made by an online tailoring service. They sent a list of measurements and I measured him very carefully (they suggested having a dressmaker do it if we couldn't). They have the measurements saved and of course he has to tell them if he changes size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, he orders his trousers using a GUI with clickers for material, colour, style, etc, and a week later they turn up. There is a guarantee so he can send things back if they don't fit. He is totally happy with this arrangement (me too, now I don't have to shorten everything he buys).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The service is much cheaper than expected - comparable with buying good clothes in a quality shop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several websites who do this, and his is in Germany, so I won't advertise it here. You can find on in your country.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2018-08-31T08:37:25.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19126" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-01T06:04:25.760" Score="1" ViewCount="335" Body="&lt;p&gt;After every wash/dry, the collars on my collared shirts often start to twist in a weird way. Here’s an old shirt showing a crap ton of twisting:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/So0PDGl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/So0PDGlm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;example of shirt with wrinkled collar&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;which I haven’t been able to permanently remove fully even with an iron.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to fix or prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does this event have to do with the material of the shirt?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25437" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-09-05T11:51:48.807" LastActivityDate="2020-02-07T18:56:01.263" Title="How do I stop the collars on my collared shirts from twisting?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18797" CreationDate="2018-09-01T07:36:39.573" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;With windows you have the ability to temporarily disable the keyboard using device manager. There is the option for a on screen keyboard using the accessibility settings that are used for people with disabilities. You type using the mouse. The cat can do back flips on the regular keyboard without messing anything up. When the cat is sleeping elsewhere you can reactivate the keyboard and continue as usual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-09-01T07:36:39.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19128" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19070" CreationDate="2018-09-01T07:51:19.213" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a portable pressure washer unit. It will blast whatever crud is embedded in the mat. Point the nozzle about 2&quot; above the mat and blast away. Within about five minutes you mat will look new. 1500+ psi of water pressure can do wonders. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-09-01T07:51:19.213" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19129" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19086" CreationDate="2018-09-01T08:07:38.220" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The funky smell is mold. If the mold is black it is toxic. Wear gloves and a face mask to prevent breathing in the spores. clean the rubber seals of the door as well as the interior of the dishwasher with vinegar. Afterwards run a cycle with hot water and about 2 cups of vinegar (with no dishes inside to avoid cross contamination). Then after everything is done leave the door open enough to allow the dishwasher to thoroughly dry out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When using dishwashers or clothes washers after use leave the door open. High moisture and no air circulation is an environment that mold loves. Avoid mold and no more funky smell. In the case of a clothes washer no more cadaver stench.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-09-01T08:07:38.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19130" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19126" CreationDate="2018-09-01T11:26:09.003" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your problem is probably due more to the stitching if you can't flatten collars with an iron.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try ironing the back of the collar instead of the front. Be sure you set the proper temperature for the iron.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ironing the back of the collar also won't show a difference in the fabric on the collar to the rest of the shirt. (Sometimes ironing can make the collar fabric more shiny than the shoulder cloth which becomes evident with their close proximity to each other.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might even want to discuss the issue with the retailer or the (large) manufacturer's representative online.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-09-01T11:26:09.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19121" CreationDate="2018-09-01T14:31:09.017" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Be the tailor - not as extreme as it sounds.  I am a guy whose shirts never fit well.  Those that fit in the chest poof out at the waist.  Youtube has many videos about altering clothes, but I did not know how to sew.  Then I found the SewingMaster Youtube channel.  This lady created beginning sewing videos for specific machines.  I got a Brother 6000i and went through the whole series.  Now when I buy a shirt, I just add a couple of darts.  Recently, I took in my sport coat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing that helped was to note which brands fit me best.  I know that if I order a certain size shirt from Land's End, it will fit correctly in the sleeves and collar, and need only the darts for the waist.  Some alterations are more difficult than others, so you choose items that will take the least effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25438" LastActivityDate="2018-09-01T14:31:09.017" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19086" CreationDate="2018-09-01T20:38:04.853" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Purchase dishwasher (DW) cleaner such as 'Affresh', 'Finish' or 'Glisten' at appliance parts counter or major grocery outlet,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After running the hot water tap adjacent to the DW for about 30 seconds, place recommended amount of DW cleaner (per product directions) in the DW, and run a regular DW cycle,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the DW still smells, unplug the DW, and clean-out the filter/screen assembly with specifics dependent on the DW make &amp;amp; model (google that); and then run another DW cycle using DW cleaning product after plugging the DW back in,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If no luck with the above, confirm that the dishwasher drain hose is looped high under the counter dropping into the kitchen sink drain pipe,; and that the kitchen sink / drain pipe is plumbed-with a proper P-trap (google that),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Assuming DW smells better, continue using Glisten product or the equivalent with every DW load to clean, deodorize and remove lime within the DW, DW pump, and the DW drain hose.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative to purchasing a DW cleaner product is to pour 1/2 cup or so of household vinegar into the DW, and following the above process a couple of times.  Also, the filter/screen assembly s/b cleaned every couple of months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;P.S. If you can't unplug the DW because it's hardwired (i.e. no plug), then turn off the breaker at the electrical panel for the DW circuit, before sticking your hand into the sump area inside the DW for purpose of cleaning out the crud (unless you've always hoped for a spot in the annual Darwin awards!).&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25441" LastActivityDate="2018-09-01T20:38:04.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19133" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19114" CreationDate="2018-09-02T06:28:30.800" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don’t do anything to your room. Just lie on the floor, face up. Ceilings are usually a fairly large expanse of plain white and the mosquito will have a hard time using it for camouflage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastEditorUserId="12517" LastEditDate="2018-09-02T08:23:02.723" LastActivityDate="2018-09-02T08:23:02.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19134" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-02T12:04:12.420" Score="1" ViewCount="620" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have several folders for different files. The problem is, they are all different size and not all of them are made of hard paper but some are made of plastic etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think it is no problem storing them next to each other when they are all these heavy and widte office folders but in my case they just don't look good and I don't know where to store them. Until now they were just stapled alternating them so that they don't fall in one direction. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I store those folders best?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: I don't want to buy extra boxes/cabinets&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ib9Lr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ib9Lr.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25452" LastEditorUserId="25452" LastEditDate="2018-09-02T13:21:01.523" LastActivityDate="2018-09-07T00:32:14.183" Title="How to store different sized folders at my desk?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19135" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19134" CreationDate="2018-09-03T08:35:35.740" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about stacking them horizontally, (alternating the direction, so that they won't slide). The downside of this is that the labels won't face the same direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A63DM.png&quot; alt=&quot;folder stacking&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25458" LastActivityDate="2018-09-03T08:35:35.740" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19136" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2018-09-03T09:07:15.667" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For hacks regarding removal of stains from any object or surface &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-09-07T22:26:19.973" LastActivityDate="2018-09-07T22:26:19.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19137" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2018-09-03T09:07:15.667" Score="0" Body="For hacks regarding the removal of stains." OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-09-07T22:26:52.410" LastActivityDate="2018-09-07T22:26:52.410" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19138" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19134" CreationDate="2018-09-03T13:12:25.090" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To avoid books falling over there are &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.de/search?biw=1280&amp;amp;bih=928&amp;amp;site=imghp&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=1&amp;amp;ei=NjKNW4LRLJLUwQLj247wCA&amp;amp;q=buchwinkel&amp;amp;oq=buchwinkel&amp;amp;gs_l=img.3..0j0i24k1.25146.25146.0.25482.1.1.0.0.0.0.132.132.0j1.1.0....0...1c.1.64.img..0.1.132....0.r-wXd_WTZtw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;book angels&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, one may already be enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13327" LastActivityDate="2018-09-03T13:12:25.090" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19139" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19134" CreationDate="2018-09-03T18:23:55.407" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you no doubt have found, these folders are fairly awful to store in any meaningful sense and I'm reasonably confident that they weren't actually intended for long term storage, or to be stood up, unless in a specifically designed circular cabinet (I've seen one in an office supplies shop and it was kinda neat- dimensioned perfectly to take a bunch of identical folders with a max number of pages and rotating to give access without walking round the cabinet. )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have, however, said that you don't want to obtain new folders or specific cabinetry which limits your options (effectively, you're asking the impossible, trying to find a solution to a problem caused by this mishmash of folders being a crap solution to the problem of document storage)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In an ideal world I would recommend to standardise your folders, or replace them with box files (all round superior for storage, less so for using the contents like a book), or replace them with a concertina file, or replace them with hanging folders in a filing cabinet &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've had a proliferation of these folders before and found storing them so their spines are pointing to the ceiling and the front/back covers are vertical kept the contents in better condition - they're hence stored slightly open and thus are more cuboid shaped than wedged shaped. They get support from each other but need a book end. Works best when the inner clips have four rings rather than two. Also doesn't work well for weak ones like the plastic&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively some device that has fingers sticking out along a strip that is secured to the wall, with the folders being supported in their current orientation by the fingers- effectively each folder having its own pigeonhole/slot in the supporting device. This needn't be a complex device; even a length of foam based central heating pipe lagging with a slot for each of the folder covers to wedge into..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All in, my vote - toss them out and get a filing cabinet. Or scan/photograph the contents so you can refer to an on screen copy of the document, then store the paper versions in their files, flat as someone else advised (stack alternately so they stay level as the pile rises)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-09-03T18:45:02.650" LastActivityDate="2018-09-03T18:45:02.650" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19140" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-04T11:36:39.700" Score="1" ViewCount="775" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had purchased the acrylic hand for practicing henna design. I applied henna in it but the color is not going. Please provide a solution to clear the color from it or else it won't be of any use to me.&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Yj5Cu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20479" LastActivityDate="2018-09-10T01:35:38.767" Title="How to remove Henna color from acrylic practice hand board?" Tags="&lt;color&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19142" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19143" CreationDate="2018-09-05T04:18:02.973" Score="2" ViewCount="8715" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a new LCD for my HTC phone, but unfortunately it's not press-fit or screw on like some older phones. I have to re-glue it back. What domestic glues (not superglue as I've heard it cracks when dry) could I use to put my LCD screen back onto my phone please? I was thinking a more glutenous glue like vinyl repair or heated glue? Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25469" LastActivityDate="2018-09-06T07:27:35.157" Title="What domestic glue to put back a phone's LCD?" Tags="&lt;repair&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19142" CreationDate="2018-09-05T07:13:56.037" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Replacement screens, event rebuilds, may come with an adhesive strip already attached. This is also how these screens were mounted in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that is not the case we may use double-sided adhesive tape (AKA double-sided sticky tape, mounting tape, carpet tape) that we cut into the desired dimensions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before we attach the replacement we have to carfully remove &lt;strong&gt;all&lt;/strong&gt; remnants of the original tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-09-05T13:07:07.240" LastActivityDate="2018-09-05T13:07:07.240" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19144" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-05T20:48:29.883" Score="1" ViewCount="193" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every morning when I wake up, I have cat paw prints all over the car. Is there any way to harmlessly deter the cat(s)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21205" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-09-06T13:28:11.770" LastActivityDate="2018-09-23T03:17:46.593" Title="What is the best way to keep you cat off your car?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19145" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-05T22:16:36.657" Score="1" ViewCount="285" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm trying to adjust my sleep cycle to 5 hours earlier than it currently is.  I would like to accomplish this within 3 weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried incrementally setting an alarm 15 minutes earlier each day, but I'm finding it harder and harder to wake up with the alarm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also tried not going to bed a full night, but that didn't work out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can you recommend lifehacks to significantly adjust one's sleep cycle?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2018-09-21T02:26:15.907" Title="Lifehacks to adjust sleep cycle?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19145" CreationDate="2018-09-06T06:33:09.287" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can't easiy do this without artificially adjusting the timing of when you're subject to natural daylight. Your body has had many years of having the natural daily cycle of light drive its circadian rhythm and alas, changing when it &quot;feels naturally tired&quot; is more of a battle than just adopting a new set of waking times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're prepping for visiting a time zone that is 5 hours different from where you are now, try doing the calcs/getting a plan from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.jetlagrooster.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.jetlagrooster.com&lt;/a&gt; - it includes preparatory and reparatory steps before/after you arrive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're starting a new job that requires shift work you may well become a slave to the alarm and feel permanently like you're awake at the wrong time- read up on the theory on jetlag rooster and change your environment so you're articifically lighting and darkening your day in order to adjust your circadian rhythm.. kinda got to stick to it though (no weekends off, and it can be hard on other people you live with- separate bedroom available?). Blackout blinds and bright lights were the only way my relatives could cope with shift work&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're having a child, you might well just have to write off 18 months or so to feeling like a sleep deprived zombie. It gets better, and everything is a phase- tell yourself this when they're driving you mental on a daily basis&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-09-06T07:16:08.723" LastActivityDate="2018-09-06T07:16:08.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19148" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19142" CreationDate="2018-09-06T07:27:35.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're mounting a screen assembly (protective glass/touch sensitive digitiser/LCD display) onto a phone chassis, a double sided sticky foam as Takkat recommends - surprised it didn't come with the display/wasn't already attached but may be available separately, computer cut for your exact phone dimensions &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you mean glueing a protective glass onto a digitiser or digitiser onto an LCD (depending how your phone screen stack is constructed) there's a specific glue for it, referred to as LOCA, optically clear (and indeed forms a vital part of the vibrancy of the display) - it is set using UV light after being applied&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both these items are available on the likes of amazon and eBay. Your local mobile phone repair place should also be able to advise and supply &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-09-06T07:27:35.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19149" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19145" CreationDate="2018-09-06T07:56:55.040" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than with an incremental shift I would go for a radical change. Just set your alarm to go off the whole 5 hours earlier. Also take care to not get tricked by the snooze function (&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/11753/how-can-i-overcome-using-the-snooze-function-of-my-alarm-clock&quot;&gt;see this question&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will make you feel tired and sick for a few days but soon you will realize that you will also get very tired much earlier than before. You will find yourself in bed sleeping 5 hours earlier than usual very soon. I would expect that the shift will happen within less than a week. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;People traveling overseas, or people working in alternating day / night shifts do that all the time, and they will not have the time to adapt in small steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2018-09-06T07:56:55.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19144" CreationDate="2018-09-06T09:51:12.273" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cats usually dont like citric smells. If you can spray some lemon juice around the door or leave some lemon peelings that might help. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18454" LastActivityDate="2018-09-06T09:51:12.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9340" CreationDate="2018-09-06T16:37:23.423" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;use your nails, place it at the beginning of the zipper and slide to the end worked in 5 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25480" LastActivityDate="2018-09-06T16:37:23.423" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19153" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19144" CreationDate="2018-09-06T20:32:42.820" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Funnily enough, you're not alone:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case the link goes stale, the video linked above features...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;spoiler&quot;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt; ....a homemade device with a motion sensor that activates a spray of water from the garden hose&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hilarity aside, it appears that there are a variety of low cost commercial devices that operate on the same principles as this jury-rigged version. The video author did note he'd tried a variety of methods(citrus peel, urine), even noting that the technique in this video wasn't necessarily successfully deterrent to the cat making an appearance (though it will probably keep it off th car)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've never found much success in keeping the cat off the hood; he likes the warmth of the just-run engine. The answer will probably thus be quite mundane; cover the car or barrier it physically (garage), neither of which are truly lifehacks. For my part, I've accepted the paw prints as part of my life and cat's personality, and keep the area around the car clean to discourage dirty cat feet&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-09-07T04:01:49.820" LastActivityDate="2018-09-07T04:01:49.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19134" CreationDate="2018-09-07T00:22:19.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;An inexpensive desk accessory (a sorter) has from 4 to 7 slots for your folders. &lt;br&gt;They are available in plastic and metal for about $5 (Canadian).&lt;br&gt; The sorter will hold your folders vertically - neatly and efficiently.&lt;br&gt; Look for them in office supply equipment outlets and stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k44HQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k44HQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Desk sorter accessory&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: I use one vertically as pictured for files and one on its side with the &quot;fins&quot; facing forward so that I can slide my loose-leaf &quot;binders&quot; into and out of a slot rather than lifting it to put it between two fins.&lt;br&gt;Either way works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2018-09-07T00:32:14.183" LastActivityDate="2018-09-07T00:32:14.183" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19144" CreationDate="2018-09-07T22:56:24.943" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can provide a warmer place for the cat, like a heating pad, because the car will cool off during the night. The cat will prefer a comfy, constant source of heat instead of a hard metal car hood that becomes cold during the night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25488" LastEditorUserId="25488" LastEditDate="2018-09-23T03:17:46.593" LastActivityDate="2018-09-23T03:17:46.593" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19159" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2018-09-08T10:41:18.680" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2018-09-08T10:41:18.680" LastActivityDate="2018-09-08T10:41:18.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19160" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2018-09-08T10:41:18.680" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to keeping a clean house." OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-10-06T05:29:32.873" LastActivityDate="2018-10-06T05:29:32.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19161" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2018-09-08T10:42:20.430" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks regarding the handling or reduction of waste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also &lt;a href=&quot;/questions/tagged/recycling&quot; class=&quot;post-tag&quot; title=&quot;show questions tagged &amp;#39;recycling&amp;#39;&quot; rel=&quot;tag&quot;&gt;recycling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:53:30.017" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:53:30.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19162" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2018-09-08T10:42:20.430" Score="0" Body="Hacks regarding the handling or reduction of waste.  " OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T17:53:30.017" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T17:53:30.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19163" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-08T13:16:54.663" Score="1" ViewCount="127" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used cillit bang on my old plastic bathtub and if destroyed it. I know the best thing to do it to simply use soap.. but that seems to take forever. We have kids who have minor skin issues and have oilatum in the bath so it gets dirt rings regularly. Does anyone know of a none abrasive, or corrosive, fast and easy way to clean a bathtub?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25490" LastActivityDate="2018-09-15T13:57:11.350" Title="How to clean a bathtub" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19164" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19237" CreationDate="2018-09-08T17:50:30.927" Score="4" ViewCount="209" Body="&lt;p&gt;Otters are cute. What's not cute is the mess they leave when the come into my boathouse and use the deck (and anything laying on it) as a latrine. It smells like fish and urine. The otters must go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trapping or poisoning is not an option. I don't have a dog and don't plan to get one. I'm only at my cabin (with the boathouse) 2 weekends or so during the month.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there something I can put in the boathouse that will keep these cute pests from using my boathouse as an outhouse?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9487" LastActivityDate="2018-09-23T16:16:32.853" Title="How to Repel Otters from my Boathouse" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19165" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-09T00:01:51.970" Score="1" ViewCount="923" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't shave every day.  If I try to apply skin toner to my face with a cotton pad, and I haven't recently shaven, then the pad gets carded to shreds against my facial stubble.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My toner is expensive, so I don't want to try to dab it on my face with something thicker that will soak up too much (like a washcloth).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I apply toner to my face, sparingly, when I have rough stubble?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25493" LastEditorUserId="25493" LastEditDate="2018-09-09T00:35:51.277" LastActivityDate="2018-10-13T03:19:02.570" Title="How to apply skin toner with stubble on face?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19166" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-09T10:03:28.513" Score="1" ViewCount="469" Body="&lt;p&gt;I currently have some blueback that is stuck on a cable that I own. Normally, you can use blueback to remove blueback. This does not work in my case. I have also tried scraping it off with my nail. This still doesn't work. I even tried to wet the blueback to make it softer, I still could not scratch it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to do this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15694" LastActivityDate="2019-06-19T15:03:45.437" Title="How to remove blueback from cables?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11326" CreationDate="2018-09-09T16:37:23.760" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had great success by putting cellophane sandwich wrap around the cartridge put it in a small container and store it on the top shelf of  the refrigerator. When it's time to print I'll take it out a couple hours prior and it's good to go&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25497" LastActivityDate="2018-09-09T16:37:23.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19168" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19140" CreationDate="2018-09-10T01:35:38.767" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hydrogen peroxide can work to remove it, you can also try lemon juice 1:1 with baking Soda after the peroxide.  Strong hydrogen peroxide is likely to be more effective but not too important, it is highly reactive so make sure you clean thoroughly with a cloth before using it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the type of plastic you can try strong acetone.  However note that acetone will react with and melt some plastics and it is also highly flammable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4052" LastActivityDate="2018-09-10T01:35:38.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19169" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9208" CreationDate="2018-09-10T03:10:27.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Squeeze out a lemon get some baking soda and some toothpaste mix it together and apply to the cord and take a wet paper towel not too wet and remove the mixture and there you have it good as new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25500" LastActivityDate="2018-09-10T03:10:27.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19170" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19165" CreationDate="2018-09-10T03:16:27.437" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you pay attention to the &quot;grain&quot; (direction) of your hair growth?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have you noticed that going &quot;with&quot; the grain allows your hair stubble to lie flat with little resistance? Going &quot;against&quot; the grain lifts the stubble so that it becomes a stiff brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the cotton pad to go according to the direction pattern of your hair growth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the pad snags, go in the opposite direction for application and removal of skin toner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-09-10T03:16:27.437" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19171" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-10T18:31:34.130" Score="1" ViewCount="605" Body="&lt;p&gt;After I shower, I like to squeegee water off the shower tiles so mold doesn't grow on the grout. I'd like to get most of the water off my plastic shower curtain too, but I need a life hack to accomplish that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My shower has an exterior curtain that stays dry, and an interior curtain that gets wet, similar to this picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6PYaS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6PYaS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also like the picture, we have a combination shower / tub, so the curtains hang over the side of the tub. The ends of the curtain rod are not in fixtures; they just press against the walls at the ends of the tub, so if I pull down on it, it will fall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried a few things to remove water:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Squeegee the curtain from the top down. This doesn't work well because the curtain is &quot;wavy&quot; and flimsy, and there is nothing behind it, so the squeegee doesn't press flatly against it. I can't hold the top and bottom of the curtain at the same time to make it taut.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Squeegee the curtain in horizontal strokes, while holding one edge to keep it somewhat taut. This kind of works, but not very well. It's awkward, too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grab the left and right edges of the curtain at about shoulder height, pull them in opposite directions to make the curtain somewhat taut, and shake it vertically. This removes some water, but not much.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bring the left and right edges of the curtain to each other, press them together, and &quot;wring&quot; it from the top down.  This does not remove much water either.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-09-12T13:28:01.397" LastActivityDate="2018-09-25T19:42:58.090" Title="How can I quickly remove water from my shower curtain?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19172" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19215" CreationDate="2018-09-10T19:01:58.633" Score="1" ViewCount="202" Body="&lt;p&gt;What can substitute &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thebackstore.com/accessories/ekornes/ekornes-stressless-computer-table-for-stressless-recliners.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the official table&lt;/a&gt;? It feels extortionately overpriced at $600 USD.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sPgR2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sPgR2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2018-09-10T19:07:49.433" LastActivityDate="2018-09-24T01:24:00.797" Title="How can I add an affordable unofficial swing table to a Stressless recliner?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19173" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19174" CreationDate="2018-09-10T19:02:44.333" Score="0" ViewCount="5477" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a number of analog watches that run on button batteries.  The batteries run down, get replaced, and then I have to reset the time and date.  I remember the original instructions they all came with about setting the date outside the range of roughly 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM, but I always have a 50:50 chance of the date subsequently changing at noon instead of midnight.  I've tried setting the date at all hours of the day, but nothing changes my odds.  Is there some trick to ensure that the date changes at midnight after setting it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2830" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T09:48:29.233" Title="How to accurately set the date on an analog watch?" Tags="&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19174" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19173" CreationDate="2018-09-10T19:02:44.333" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem is that &lt;strong&gt;you&lt;/strong&gt; know what time of day it is when you set the watch, but the watch doesn't.  The trick is to do it in reverse and let the date be the basis for the time of day.  It's a three-step process.  In most cases the watch stem has three positions: all the way out to adjust the time, half way out to adjust the date, and all the way in to disengage the stem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The window of 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM when you aren't supposed to set the date actually has nothing to do with defining the date change trigger.  It's to avoid damaging the gears that drive the date change.  So the first step is to set the time on the watch to anything outside that range and then push the stem closed.  That avoids potential damage when setting the date.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pull the stem halfway out and set the date &lt;strong&gt;to yesterday's date&lt;/strong&gt;, and push the stem back in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pull the stem all the way out and start moving the time forward.  As you approach 12:00, the date will start to change, but it might be on the first time you approach 12:00 or the second.  When you hit 12:00 and the date changes, the watch is at 12:00 AM, the start of today, with today's date.  From that point set today's actual time.  If it is past noon, make a full circuit past 12:00 again and then set the time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://forums.watchuseek.com/f365/how-set-day-date-analog-watch-329517.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Source&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2830" LastActivityDate="2018-09-10T19:02:44.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19175" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-10T19:38:20.977" Score="2" ViewCount="126" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am looking to find something like a &quot;sustainable pen&quot;. The main idea is to use a rollerball pen (for convenience and ease of use), refillable (to avoid having to throw it away) and avoid using disposable pen refills.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found some Rollerball pen, refillable with ink that could be use in fountain pens. However, it's not easy to use (the ink stay wet for a little while), so I am pretty sure I will not be able to convert people to use this instead of classic plastic Bic pens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to refill a rollerball pen with a ink that is like &quot;gelly&quot; or any other solution to use a rollerball point and not having to throw away a piece of plastic every time it's empty ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25506" LastActivityDate="2018-09-11T08:55:40.937" Title="Refillable rollerball pen without creating wastes" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19171" CreationDate="2018-09-11T02:34:18.990" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might not need to go to such labour intensive lengths to remove water vapour in your bath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After your shower, rather than gather the curtain and curtain-liner at one side of the rod, slide them toward the centre — arranged so that they are hanging both away from the tiles… and so that air can freely circulate around the area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Allow more space between the pleats of the curtain and liner for better evaporation. Avoid pushing the curtain hooks so tightly together that the wet pleats touch.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use an electric fan to circulate the air around the shower area so that it flows in around and out the other side – taking moist air away from the tiles.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In dry weather, you might try leaving the window open a bit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave the door open to the bath when possible to average the humidity throughout the household.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A dehumidifier may be an appropriate investment especially if it combines an air filter to help with the general air condition of your apartment&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-09-11T02:34:18.990" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19178" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19171" CreationDate="2018-09-11T07:05:43.187" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the walls have tiles you can remove the shower curtain and place a towel on the bathroom floor to catch the spray. After the shower, step on the towel and dry yourself. Then put socks on to avoid transferring water from the bathroom to other rooms. Finally wring the towel and use it to dry the wet spots wherever they are. Get rid of the socks when you are outside the bathroom, they have no other purpose than keeping your feet dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Over time you will learn how to position your body during the shower to minimize spatter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Benefits:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;less work&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;less costs&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;more light&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;more beauty&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13327" LastEditorUserId="13327" LastEditDate="2018-09-11T18:59:12.950" LastActivityDate="2018-09-11T18:59:12.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19179" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19175" CreationDate="2018-09-11T08:55:40.937" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a sustainable pen, I'd suggest a fountain pen. There are those with a mechanism wherby they can be refilled directly, or those with a disposable cartridges, which could actually be refilled by a syringe, instead of disposed of. (Take a look at the nature, history and development of the ballpoint pen and the ink used to see why refilling a ballpoint type of cartridge will be rather problematic.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25510" LastActivityDate="2018-09-11T08:55:40.937" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19180" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19126" CreationDate="2018-09-11T11:22:46.143" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;New dress shirts sometimes come with a curved plastic holder around the entire collar that helps it maintain a round shape. One could also put that on shirts in the closet. I can't find what this device is called, because of the much more commonly discussed collar stays. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7534" LastActivityDate="2018-09-11T11:22:46.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19163" CreationDate="2018-09-11T13:56:37.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My go-to is Dawn dish soap and vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray, wipe with silicone scubby/sponge, and rinse. You'll see pages say you need to heat the vinegar. Maybe that helps, but I don't. The first time takes the longest, but once the tub is clean, it is quick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My sister's go-to is use a &quot;Mr. Clean Magic Eraser&quot; and rinse. Generally, Magic Erasers are considered non-abrasive. If this method were as affordable as mine, I might her method, as it's quite a fast way to do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20193" LastActivityDate="2018-09-11T13:56:37.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19126" CreationDate="2018-09-11T14:01:38.323" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a spray starch while you iron the collar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20193" LastActivityDate="2018-09-11T14:01:38.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19171" CreationDate="2018-09-11T17:35:11.580" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I agree with @Stan that allowing it to dry naturally is the easiest way, but I've recently started using a window vacuum to dry the floor and walls of my shower and I've been extremely impressed with how well it removes the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll admit that using it on a shower &lt;em&gt;curtain&lt;/em&gt; is slightly more of a challenge, but it might be worth a try, it's quite a handy gadget to have around the house anyway, for window cleaning and liquid spills.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They say that the big breakthrough in the vacuum cleaner was when someone said, &quot;It should suck, not blow&quot;. Well it occurred to me the other day that for cleaning the shower, &quot;it should blow, not suck&quot;. Like a Dyson airblade, it should produce a thin &quot;blade&quot; of air to push the water into the drain. This would certainly work better on your curtain than a vacuum I would think. So, if you have the wherewithal, perhaps you should try to &quot;reverse the polarity&quot; on a window vacuum and see if you can't make yourself your first million!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-09-11T17:35:11.580" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19184" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19171" CreationDate="2018-09-12T13:01:10.540" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem with using 1 squeegee is that you don't have anything on the other side of the floppy material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try using 2 squeegees, one in front and the other behind the curtain, pressing against each other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, bunch up the curtain hooks: keep the vertical fall the same, but push the sides together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then holding one squeegee on the inside of the bath and the other on the outside, squeegee a vertical length of the far end. Once you've done that section, pull it away from you to expose the next section. Rinse (metaphorically :P) and repeat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful with the wet, slippery and curved surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2018-09-12T13:01:10.540" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18995" CreationDate="2018-09-12T17:36:07.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The new serie of Swiss bank notes is printed on the Durasafe&amp;reg; paper from LandQuart, a company that is specialized in security papers and coatings for banknotes and identity documents. This substrate is described as the world’s most advanced banknote substrate. It is done of cotton paper fused with a polymer core. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.landqart.com/products/durasafe/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.landqart.com/products/durasafe/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can confirm that it is extremely resistant, but they probably won't sell it to you unless you're a government. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This company produces other security papers and coatings for passports, banknotes, a.s.o.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25204" LastActivityDate="2018-09-12T17:36:07.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19186" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-12T18:08:43.387" Score="1" ViewCount="2375" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a low-power device (2mA max), wherein my NiMH batteries tend to leak.  Following the advice of &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/3817/how-do-i-prevent-batteries-from-leaking&quot;&gt;How do I prevent batteries from leaking?&lt;/a&gt;, I now have Low Self-Discharge batteries; however, they still leak when in this device.  Why can this be?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I suspected this might be due to overdischarging before being put in the charger; however, the battery that leaked today measured 1.16V when taken out, so this is not why.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have other ideas of why this can be (e.g. I have to hit the device to get the battery to pop out; maybe the reason is purely mechanical?); however, I don't want to lose a battery for every idea that turns out to be wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are other reasons NiMH batteries can leak in such a scenario?  I would like some opinions, so I can assess which of those are likely, and test the most likely ones first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;p.s., I have all sorts of battery test equipment; so if some idea of yours would require something, you can assume I have it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25515" LastEditorUserId="25515" LastEditDate="2018-09-12T18:14:41.320" LastActivityDate="2018-09-12T23:59:07.213" Title="How to prevent NiMH batteries from leaking?" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19186" CreationDate="2018-09-12T18:33:28.670" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;NiCd and NiMH cells have a vent.  If the cell is place in a position where the internal electrolyte level is above the vent, it may leak even when not charging or discharged (charging is actually more likely to result in a leak, as it generates gas in the cell).  If you can, reposition the device so the positive terminals of both cells are up, which will tend to keep the electrolyte away from the vent (which is at the positive end).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If, like most devices, the cells are in opposite directions in the device, you may need to switch to rechargeable alkalines, which have less gas production (and, as a bonus, higher capacity on a charge) -- or replace the device with one that has a built-in rechargeable battery, which ought to be positioned to prevent leakage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-09-12T18:33:28.670" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19188" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19191" CreationDate="2018-09-12T18:59:29.207" Score="3" ViewCount="253" Body="&lt;p&gt;Often when cooking rice a lot of it ends up sticking to the bottom of the pan and gets wasted. Is there a way to get all the rice out of the pan easily?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23874" LastActivityDate="2018-10-26T18:48:57.247" Title="How to get all the rice out of the pan?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19189" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19188" CreationDate="2018-09-12T23:32:36.710" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rice sticks when overheated. Cook slowly and stir frequently to prevent sticking. You might also add a drop or two of oil when boiling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-09-12T23:32:36.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19190" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19186" CreationDate="2018-09-12T23:59:07.213" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;NiMH cells should &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; leak unless abused. The following can damage them, causing leakage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soldering, which overheats the polymer seal.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Operation at very high or low temperatures, which causes expansion of the electrolyte and melts the seal or makes it less flexible and more brittle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Operation in harsh environments, such as water, which causes damage through electrolysis or corrosion.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Overcharging. Both charging current and voltage must be limited.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Complete discharge, which can cause dendrite growth and cell swelling.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Excessive discharge current, which causes internal heating.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Placing cells in series and discharging too much, which causes weaker cells to reverse-charge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Excessive mechanical stress, such as a very tight-fitting battery box.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A likely suspect is charging rate. From &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.all-battery.com/productimages/nimh/H-28A1600.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this manufacturer's specifications&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slow charge at 0.1C (1/10 cell current rating) for 16 hours to a &lt;strong&gt;maximum of 1.46 V&lt;/strong&gt; at 23 °C.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Trickle charge at 0.03C to 0.05C indefinitely &lt;strong&gt;if this is a modern NiMH cell which &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel%E2%80%93metal_hydride_battery&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;self-catalyzes H2 / O2 recombination&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;N.B.&lt;/em&gt; Battery position is irrelevant, since almost all the electrolyte is absorbed in the separator -- there should be none sloshing around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-09-12T23:59:07.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19191" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19188" CreationDate="2018-09-13T02:03:27.070" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds like you're most likely boiling your rice. If that is the case, here is a quick explanation of what could be happening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.) The rice is burning in the pan, and becomes fixed to the bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This seems most likely, as you mentioned that the rice was only getting stuck to the bottom of the pan, not the sides. This means it is likely related to heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To counter this, you'll need to either lower the heat, or keep the rice from sitting on the bottom of the pan long enough to burn. This can be accomplished by stirring frequently. This is also one of the reasons why steaming is often an easier way of preparing rice, as there is no direct heat source to burn the rice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2.) The rice is too starchy and it's getting extra sticky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rice is very starchy, which is why most people wash their rice at least once before cooking. Rinsing the grains can remove some of the starch on the outside of the rice, and soaking for a between a few minutes and an hour will begin to release some starch from within the grain itself. '&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a general rule, rinse your rice until the water is mostly clear, then soak it for 5-10 minutes, rinse again until the water is clear, then cook. This will make sure that a large portion of the starch is removed, and the rice will not clump together when cooked. Adding a teaspoon of oil to the boiling water will also help prevent this clumping by minimizing sticking between grains and pot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3.) If all these suggestions fail, you may consider another option for cooking your rice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rice Cookers are their own world of appliances, and you can find one on practically any budget these days. Multipurpose steamers and pressure cookers are also widely available, and can not only cook rice, but a wide range of dishes. Microwave cooking has also become increasingly popular in recent years, and a cursory google search yielded me several results regarding how to prepare rice in a microwave. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If none of this equipment is attainable, you can also create a simple steamer by placing a heat-safe bowl inside of a large pot. You simply need a bowl that is small enough to fit into the pot without touching the sides. Place a heat safe rack, another small bowl, or balled up foil under the bowl to prevent it from touching the bottom of the pot. Place the water in the outer pot, and your rinsed rice in the inner bowl with a little water. Once you cover the pot, the steam will build up inside and cook your rice. Be careful when opening the pot, as the steam is hot, and try to keep the lid closed so that you keep as much steam inside as possible. Be aware that rice made with this method sometimes has a tendency to clump, but this can be solved with occasional stirrings and the addition of oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25065" LastActivityDate="2018-09-13T02:03:27.070" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19188" CreationDate="2018-09-13T06:55:41.657" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's my cooking &quot;hack&quot; for rice, which is basically avoiding to overheat the rice and remove excess starch too:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wash the rice before cooking until the water is clear&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;add the amount of water according your personal taste (more is sticky vs. less water is grainy rice in the end)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;boil the rice and the water for a shortly time only, then drastically reduce temperature&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;5 minutes before your rice would be ready &lt;strong&gt;turn off the heat completely&lt;/strong&gt; to just let it sit until it is done (&lt;strong&gt;no stiring!&lt;/strong&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively - this is how my grandmother prepared rice - you could also immediately after the water boiled put the rice from the oven to put the pot into an insulated box or wrap it in a blanket. Let it stay for 30-60 minutes, again according to your personal taste of graininess. This gives you the advantage of not only saving a lot of energy but you also have one cooktop plate freed for preparing the rest of the meal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="37" LastActivityDate="2018-09-13T06:55:41.657" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19193" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3822" CreationDate="2018-09-13T07:23:36.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I finds that a bowl full of boiling water works by just dropping it in Andy leaving it there for 5-10 minutes. My personal one is quite old so takes about 12 minutes but if yours is relatively new it shouldn’t.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope that helped!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25521" LastActivityDate="2018-09-13T07:23:36.690" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19194" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19188" CreationDate="2018-09-13T14:03:36.040" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may also be caused by pouring the rice into the pan too quickly (which cools the water and causes the rice to clump together). Try to pour slowly enough that the water keeps boiling. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-09-13T14:03:36.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19195" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19200" CreationDate="2018-09-14T00:42:42.577" Score="1" ViewCount="248" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought this nice helping hands to hold my work while soldering but it seems to be designed only for very light objects unless it is clamped into something; otherwise it will tip forward. The problem with this is that there is no acceptable place for me to attach it onto my desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to simply add a very heavy weight to it between the clamp so that I can position it anywhere I like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I buy very cheaply that is both small and dense enough to provide a good amount if weight to this? Ideally I would like for it to be at least 1lb but the heavier the better. The clamp itself has a clearance of about 50mm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did look for rocks outside of my apartment but they were all too light.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also tried both double sided tape and a cell-phone grippy mat. The tape does not adhere to the material of my desk and the grippy mat does not adhere to the helping hands base. I could use some very strong mounting tape but I would prefer something mobile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am currently using my Ti-83 as a counterweight but this is less than ideal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/N4336.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s5l78.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11826" LastEditorUserId="11826" LastEditDate="2018-09-14T00:48:08.617" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T13:12:23.920" Title="What can I buy cheaply that is dense enough to hold this down?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19195" CreationDate="2018-09-14T02:47:22.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get you a suction cup, of the sort used to hold a cell phone against a car window, and affix a gripper to it. suction clamps of this type have been available for years to help hold things while soldering. the good ones have a lever-action suction base that pulls down the base of the device but allows it to be lifted free and moved about on your work bench top to a convenient position. these are sold by stores that sell electronic assembly tools and soldering equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-09-14T02:47:22.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19197" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19208" CreationDate="2018-09-14T07:45:12.593" Score="0" ViewCount="181" Body="&lt;p&gt;Please suggest possible remedies for mouse entering the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does ultrasonic repellent work? Please share your experience. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do home remedies work? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25523" LastActivityDate="2018-10-10T18:26:28.567" Title="How to get rid of a mouse from home" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19195" CreationDate="2018-09-14T08:10:59.730" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get an offcut of wood from the local building materials store. Hardwood can be dense enough that you can get a small section that's heavy enough. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-09-14T08:10:59.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19199" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19195" CreationDate="2018-09-14T11:57:18.800" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drop by a machine shop or metal fabricator and ask for a &quot;drop&quot; from their scrap bin.  A half inch thick piece of three inch diameter steel rod will weight several times what your calculator does, and is likely to be free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-09-14T11:57:18.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19200" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19195" CreationDate="2018-09-14T12:58:55.087" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Find or buy a rectangle of wood that is wide and long but not very thick. You may even be able to find a scrap piece at a lumber yard or around your home. Lay that down on your work table. It will act as a new work surface for you! Then clamp the &quot;helping hands&quot; device onto that, and it won't fall forward even if you hold heavy items with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KYkD4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KYkD4.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, it won't matter how heavy the wood is, since it's not acting as a counterweight; it's just increasing the surface area of the base of the device, and positioning the supported weight over the center of that surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-09-14T14:46:44.267" LastActivityDate="2018-09-14T14:46:44.267" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19195" CreationDate="2018-09-14T16:19:17.893" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need a lead shot filled bag. These can be leather, cloth, or nylon/polyester mesh bags, filled with lead shot. These are used as paper drawing hold downs (leather or cloth) or as scuba diving weights (nylon/polyester mesh).  You could also very easily make one of your own if you can find someone who can sew.  The easiest way to make one would be to get a small sock and fill it with lead shot and just sew up the opening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you make your own, the shape and weight can be anything you want.  I have a couple of leather ones in my workshop left over from my early engineering career and they are useful in lots of ways.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastActivityDate="2018-09-14T16:19:17.893" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19204" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19197" CreationDate="2018-09-14T19:44:03.237" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ultrasonic repellents do not work.  They are a scam.  (I know from experience, as well as online research.)  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The third of the links that Chenmunka provided is the best of the three.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have had a limited degree of success with various no-kill traps.  However, most of the mice I have removed from the house have caught themselves.  E.g. there's a bucket in the basement to catch water drips when it rains, and I found a mouse in there.  A number of times I have been in the bathroom and happened to arrive when there was a mouse there.  I closed the door.  There was no good place for him to hide, so after a few minutes I was able to catch him with a bucket.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In all cases where I have caught a mouse, I have driven them out to the local park.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25532" LastActivityDate="2018-09-14T19:44:03.237" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19205" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19210" CreationDate="2018-09-15T03:32:56.023" Score="4" ViewCount="305" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P6fjC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P6fjC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;pic1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AnpEk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AnpEk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;pic2&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I bought this bottle of fish sauce and cannot seem to find a proper way to open it. Tried some methods but so far all failed 1: using my fingernails to pull the translucent plastic cork upward; 2: unscrewing the whole yellow cap with absolutely brutal force (apparently the translucent cork itself blocks the unscrewing); 3: use scissors to cut off the translucent cork (this one probably could eventually make an opening if you are persistent enough to trim off everything. However, I suspect there is a proper and cleaner method to open this bottle). Can someone suggest a method to open it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7678" LastActivityDate="2018-09-21T16:33:09.510" Title="How do you open a bottle like this?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19207" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19163" CreationDate="2018-09-15T13:57:11.350" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have not found any cleanser that effortlessly cuts through soap scum, so the principal effort is due to need to scrub.  And for scrubbing I have a &quot;drill brush&quot;.  As the name implies, it is a brush that attaches to my cordless drill.  Several models for household work are sold on Amazon.  My tub looks like new with only a little effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25438" LastActivityDate="2018-09-15T13:57:11.350" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19208" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19197" CreationDate="2018-09-16T06:19:56.420" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to have a mouse problem where I lived. Tried mousetraps, ultrasonics, being super clean, home remedies but the only thing that worked was to find their escape routes. You must block ALL holes in your house. Check along all the walls behind furniture, any chimneys, in cupboards. You may have to consult a professional exterminator to help you locate them. Also if you chase the mouse it will often show you the hole it came from.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25541" LastActivityDate="2018-09-16T06:19:56.420" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19205" CreationDate="2018-09-17T02:53:35.200" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Googling around, I found these tips, which all basically say to &lt;strong&gt;slice off the inside cover&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a sharp knife and carefully slice off the plastic top. I used a steak knife and slowly cut it. I was tempted to hack it up into pieces, but I had to control my rage so I don’t accidentally stab myself.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://foodology.ca/open-bottle-golden-boy-brand-fish-sauce/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;- Diana Chan, foodology.ca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am not alone in being somewhat puzzled by how to open the Golden Boy fish sauce bottles.  The punchline is to take a knife and to cut off the raised &quot;nipple&quot; so that you have an opening.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;http://comradechufood.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-should-not-need-to-google-how-to-open.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;- comradechufood&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you mean after flipping the cap back? Many have that little nipple thing that needs to be cut off&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.chowhound.com/post/opening-fish-sauce-307652&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;- Candy, Chowhound&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2018-09-17T02:53:35.200" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19211" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19166" CreationDate="2018-09-17T04:54:18.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the cable is not too large you could place it in the freezer. Assuming that the cable is copper based this should not harm it. After a day or so you can take the cable out and gently but with enough force give the offending substance a few blows with a hammer. The cold should have caused it to become brittle. You may need to use a bit of elbow grease to get the last thin layers off though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25328" LastActivityDate="2018-09-17T04:54:18.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19212" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2018-09-17T11:38:54.917" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bit my fingernails for about 30 years.  I didn't enjoy it but seemed powerless to stop.  I would do it without conscious thought.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, two years ago after seeing my kids play with fidget spinners I realized that if my fingers were always busy then I couldn't bite my nails subconsciously.  I bought a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidget_Cube&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fidget cube&lt;/a&gt; and for two months it was either in my hands or in my pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After getting the fidget cube I never bothered my nails again.  After two months I no longer needed the fidget cube and gave it to my kids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pYnRq.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pYnRq.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2018-09-17T11:38:54.917" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19197" CreationDate="2018-09-17T20:24:00.633" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have tried various things in the past and have gradually refined my technique down to a two-pronged system:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep a pile of poison-bait somewhere where 1) your kids can't find it, 2) mice can find it, 3) it is easy for you to check, 4) it will keep dry. This is your &quot;canary in a coal mine&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the bait gets eaten by a mouse, you will know they are back. Refill the bait and set a trap near the bait. Use peanut-butter as the trap bait. Setting the trap is &lt;em&gt;very tricky&lt;/em&gt; and takes a lot of practice to get right. Initially you will be giving them a free meal because they are very adept at taking the bait and not springing the trap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even when you don't catch them in the trap, they will still eat the poison. I've found that 3 to 4 meals is usually enough. You don't see the corpse but they stop coming back because they are dead somewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I started with a live-capture trap. These work at least as well as the killer traps but you have to release the mouse somewhere and I soon got bored with that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My method deals with the 1 or 2 mice that come into my house every year. If you already have a bigger problem than this, you may have to have a bigger solution. Look on Youtube and you will find some bulk-capture traps that seem really effective but you may have to build yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-09-17T20:24:00.633" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19172" CreationDate="2018-09-19T01:58:54.530" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;An overbed table like in the hospitals seem to be at a lower price than the official table.  Search for overbed tables in amazon and you will find them less than 100 dollars.  You can also use this when you are in bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit:&#xA;If that does not work for you.  Then a search for &quot;laptop desk for couch&quot; in amazon will yield something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zicxj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zicxj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24624" LastEditorUserId="24624" LastEditDate="2018-09-24T01:24:00.797" LastActivityDate="2018-09-24T01:24:00.797" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19218" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-19T20:34:00.307" Score="6" ViewCount="560" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing that drives me nuts about Blu-Rays is that for some reason the packaging methodology causes the outer cellophane-like wrap to stick to the spine of disc case, so when you take it off, there is a messy residue all along the spine which looks terrible, because the spine is the part you see when the case is sitting on a shelf.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To prove I am not making this up, there is &lt;a href=&quot;https://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-talk-covers-cases-inserts/566100-dvd-plastic-wrap-sticks-spine-case.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a discussion thread on this exact problem in a different forum&lt;/a&gt; with some proposed remedies which I have found not to work very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My questions are: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;why is this happening?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;how can I get the plastic residue off the spine of the case?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" OwnerDisplayName="Tyler Durden" LastEditorUserId="20819" LastEditDate="2018-09-25T10:39:07.947" LastActivityDate="2020-01-28T21:43:41.697" Title="Plastic wrap sticking to spine of Blu-Ray disc packages" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19219" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-20T03:16:12.293" Score="1" ViewCount="323" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a very old gas wall heater (probably about 40 years old). When the motor for the fan turns on, there is an audible &quot;click&quot; and the HDMI signal is interrupted for a couple of seconds (i.e. the screen goes black), then the picture comes back. When the fan turns off, there is a slight flicker on the screen, but not all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The heater and screen are in the same room. I'm not going to move the screen to a different room and freeze to solve this problem!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The heater and screen are plugged into different power points&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;They are 3 metres away from each other, and I don't have any other convenient location for the screen&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I am using a single HDMI switch for different devices&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;My DVD player uses a three wire RCA cable (red-white-yellow) and doesn't receive (noticeable) interference, being a less sensitive analogue format&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This only happens when I'm using HDMI, not any other type of connection&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I either or both:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;shield the wall heater to prevent it &quot;broadcasting&quot; interference&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;shield the HDMI cables and switch to prevent them receiving interference&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4296" LastEditorUserId="4296" LastEditDate="2018-09-20T23:59:28.857" LastActivityDate="2020-11-13T15:36:05.997" Title="HDMI screen receiving interference from old wall heater" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19223" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19145" CreationDate="2018-09-20T11:12:17.217" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to the fact that you need to wake up at your target time before you have much hope of feeling sleepy at your target bedtime, you should be using light to your advantage. Reduce light a few hours before your target bedtime, and reduce it more (and limit blue light if you can) two hours before bed. (Think sunglasses, or 30 watt incandescent lamp. Bonus points if your sunglasses block more than 90% of blue light.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will also help you wake up if you get an alarm that produces bright light. If you can't do that, opening the windows and turning on all the lights would be a more difficult but still effective alternative.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also take melatonin to gently convince your body it's time to sleep, but the effective does is 0.3-0.5 mg. You'll need to break a pill you buy into several small pieces, because a large dose has not been shown to be effective (though there might be new science since I checked).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2018-09-21T02:26:15.907" LastActivityDate="2018-09-21T02:26:15.907" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19224" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19188" CreationDate="2018-09-20T17:17:23.613" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to have this problem all the time - I'm a great chef, but was somehow notorious for screwing up rice. Now, my hack is to always add a bit of fat in the beginning. As the rice cooks, it's coating the pan and the rice grains and makes for very easy removal, and prevents sticking to the bottom during cooking. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I HIGHLY recommend this! You need just very little. My rice cooking has improved ten-fold and works with any rice. Use whatever fat makes sense for whatever you're cooking:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example: Ghee for indian /&#xA;Coconut oil for thai /&#xA;Sesame oil for korean /&#xA;Olive oil for mediterrean /&#xA;Avocado oil for anything /&#xA;etc etc etc&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22149" LastActivityDate="2018-09-20T17:17:23.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19225" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-20T17:42:09.913" Score="1" ViewCount="212" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am planning to move to New Hampshire soon, and one of the great benefits of living there is that unlike most states, private citizens can prosecute misdemeanors. That means once I become a New Hampshire resident I can summon and bring to court people or organizations that are breaking the law, so long as the law is a misdemeanor and I am the aggrieved party.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, what kind of criminal organization am I thinking about? Robocallers of course!!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In New Hampshire, the Federal laws concerning illegally calling someone on the Do-Not-Call (DNC) list are replicated by local statute. That means the criminal penalties for illegally calling somebody on the DNC in New Hampshire are legally actionable. I think the penalty is $1500 per call or something like that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, my only problem is identifying the perps. Obviously if they are in Pakistan there is nothing I can do, but a lot of &quot;Rachel&quot; calls apparently originate in the US and are made by US-based organizations. Can I just subpoena the phone company to get true of the identity of the caller, or is it going to be more complicated than that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know I can get an answer here by just starting an action in court and I am sure the phone company's lawyer will explain everything to me, but I am hoping somebody here is an expert in call tracing and give me the lowdown on how to do criminal phone tracing ahead of time so I have a leg up on the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2018-09-20T19:44:12.650" Title="How can I legally identify pesky robocallers?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19225" CreationDate="2018-09-20T17:53:20.470" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is no effective way for ordinary people to trace back these calls, never mind obtain compensation from the callers.  Calls are initiated by a foreign entity (boiler room in Delhi or Karachi, for instance), backhauled through the internet, and translated to POTS locally to the target.  The latter is a generic service used by all modern long distance carriers; backhauling is used by every phone room service, foreign or domestic (call your ISP's support line sometime during off hours and listen for the accent on the other end), and there are no international treaties extending American telephone law to foreign companies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Backhauling is converting a call to digital (if it didn't start as VOIP), and transmitting it between POPs (Points of Presence) via the Internet.  If you live in New York City and dial an Anchorage number, your call will be on analog lines, at most, to your telco's POP, where it will be digitized and transmitted over the Internet backbone to a POP in Anchorage, where it's demodulated onto an analog line for the &quot;last mile&quot; to your target's phone.  If you were to call Fairbanks, you'd insert a hop via satellite into that path, as might be the case if you call Karachi or Beijing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The salient point is digital conversion -- to trace the call back, you'd need to know what POP the local leg originated from, then capture at least one packet and read its headers to learn the originating IP address (which is likely another POP), then find out (from that POP -- which would require its cooperation) what if any analog line brought the call in on that end (if it started as VOIP, all you'll get is an IP address and maybe a whois link).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All of this is complicated by caller ID spoofing -- which would require that the trace be done &lt;em&gt;while the offending caller is on the line&lt;/em&gt; in order to have access to the backhaul packets.  It likely would require the local telco's equipment to be in on the operation, as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best you might be able to do is block repeated calls from the same source, but they spoof a different number (often one local your phone) for each individual call, so blocking individual numbers gains nothing (other than ensuring your neighbors can't call you, since spoofed numbers are often valid, in-use destinations).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Until cell and landline phone carriers want to stop spam calling (like ISPs wanted to stop spam) technology that exists (for instance, packet tracing the backhaul stage) won't happen, and these methods aren't available to the call recipients.  If you could get a million people to switch phone carriers because of spam calls, it might have some effect -- but most likely they'd just be churning between the same three or four carriers, who wouldn't even notice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2018-09-20T18:07:15.240" LastActivityDate="2018-09-20T18:07:15.240" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19219" CreationDate="2018-09-20T18:06:39.387" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you need to check whether the actual issue is interference or the fan turning on/off causes a power issue that doesn't turn off the TV or other equipment, but causes a dropped signal. If it's the latter, you would need something that &quot;levels&quot; your power, which a good uninterrupted power supply (UPS) should do. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25582" LastActivityDate="2018-09-20T18:06:39.387" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19229" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19225" CreationDate="2018-09-20T19:44:12.650" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bell Canada had a &quot;star&quot; (*)  code to work interactively with the automated telephone relays for individual-line residence and business where it is technically possible. Contact your provider to see if there is a similar system in New Hamster that might help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is called &quot;Call Trace&quot; available for a $5 fee per use. It works regardless of caller number blocking. You pay only if the call is successfully traced.&#xA;It was mandated by the Canadian Government a while ago and immediately involved the police.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As soon as the offensive call is terminated, hang up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pick up and listen for a dial-tone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press *57. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A voice message will tell you if the call has been successfully traced.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hang up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the call has been traced and you wish to have the caller legally charged, contact the local police department. Remember that a traced number will only be given to the police and only if they provide the phone company with proper legal authorization. (That's your intention to pursue legally to prosecute. You have to contact the police to start the process after your call.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For what it's worth, the explicit instructions for the national (US and Canada) &quot;DO NOT CALL LIST&quot; are&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Say, &quot;Put me on your do not call list.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Note the date&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep records&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Contact the authorities if they call within 1 year.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Bell Canada representative I called said that an unlisted number was one alternative; but, that it was not effective with autodialers and call blocking for up to 12 numbers which wasn't 100% effective. Call screening was another but had access disadvantages for anyone not on your limited acceptable calls list.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-09-20T19:44:12.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19219" CreationDate="2018-09-20T20:04:00.610" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try putting your electronics on a different house AC circuit (fuse) from your heater.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-09-20T20:04:00.610" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19232" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19205" CreationDate="2018-09-21T16:33:09.510" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;They wouldn't make all that just so you would cut it off.  I'd suggest poking a hole with a needle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2018-09-21T16:33:09.510" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19234" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-22T22:40:37.210" Score="1" ViewCount="958" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need something sturdier than aluminium foil or plastic wrap to cover my &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.ca/Hamilton-Beach-40998C-Stainless-Electric-Kettle/dp/B00ZPN3O2I/ref=zg_bs_6647628011_4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp;psc=1&amp;amp;refRID=ZJTN7T085M2PQ8CSFF49&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;kettle&lt;/a&gt;'s exposed spout to block dust from entering, whenever it's not used. Please see beneath. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the covering doesn't have to seal the spout, or withstand temperatures over 70°C.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6lwdA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6lwdA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2018-09-23T01:33:25.997" LastActivityDate="2018-09-25T11:13:02.837" Title="How can I cover my kettle's spout?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19086" CreationDate="2018-09-23T00:32:25.600" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The dishwasher manual will recommend a vinegar rinse for odors (and tell you how), but also look for a grill-like cover near the top inside of the door.  Give it a whiff.  This grill can trap grease and fibers and smell really bad.  Pry it off carefully with a butter knife and clean the (sickly pink color) gunk with a toothbrush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25598" LastActivityDate="2018-09-23T00:32:25.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19236" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19234" CreationDate="2018-09-23T04:56:11.137" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The old-fashioned way of protecting objects from dust is a “dust-cover” - originally a tightly woven linen sheet that was used to cover unused furniture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For your kettle, a tea-towel should work as a cover. If you use the kettle rather regularly and the surroundings are not super dusty (think regular household vs. building site or workshop), any kind will do, in the other cases, pick those that are more tightly woven and maybe fold them to get two or more layers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are crafty and so inclined, you can always take the suggestion from above and make something that is tailored to the shape of your kettle - think slip-cover or tea-cozy - also with multiple layers if extra protection is required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2018-09-23T04:56:11.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19164" CreationDate="2018-09-23T16:06:32.727" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Moth Balls&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I read some hints about strong smells repelling otters and other pests. Since I would rather not have to harvest coyote urine, I chose to try moth balls in the form of those packs that can be hung in a closet:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pplto.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pplto.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Moth Cake closet repellent&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far, so good. After 2 weeks with 3 of these hanging in the boathouse (which is closed except for the area below the front door), no more scat on the deck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9487" LastEditorUserId="9487" LastEditDate="2018-09-23T16:16:32.853" LastActivityDate="2018-09-23T16:16:32.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19239" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-24T15:14:30.050" Score="4" ViewCount="46717" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have just retrieved my walkie-talkies from the big storage box where they lived for the last couple of years. The rubber/rubberized components (grip coating, dials, etc.) have gone very sticky to the point of the devices being unusable except with gloves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In another answer, alcohol is proposed for removing the rubber coating of a PC mouse; however, I‘d like to keep the rubber (especially since almost the whole volume dial is a single rubber component, so dissolving it seems inadvisable) and just remove the &amp;quot;stickiness&amp;quot; or maybe the top surface layer, if that’s feasible at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can anyone help with an idea?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8174" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2020-09-22T13:07:20.377" LastActivityDate="2021-03-25T02:36:35.527" Title="How to cure &quot;stickiness&quot; on walkie-talkie rubber components" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="18" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2018-09-24T18:53:28.470" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The components you describe have deteriorated and are in the process of decomposing into organic residue. The process is a natural part of the usable life span of an organic compound. It is not reversible and probably not profitable to even try to arrest the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your options are to discard the device or try to replace the affected components. If the parts are bonded to the more stable plastic chassis, you effectively have a museum display until the device has the appearance of a melting gel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the downside to using VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). You might also consider this a related aspect to an engineered life span. Often, electronic devices are up-graded so often and by such a degree that replacements work better and are cheaper than the equipment it replaces. Sometimes this is not the case, however.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-09-24T18:53:28.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19242" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2018-09-25T10:27:07.497" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had good results when using talcum powder on sticky rubber and plastic surfaces. This is not a solution that takes away the problem but it may work just enough to make your walky talky usable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply a light dusting and rub it out till you have covered the whole of the sticky area.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Instead of talcum (which often comes with strong perfume or as baby powder with a reasonably strong smell) you can use a very fine ground grain product like rice flour (very fine grounded rice) or corn starch or maize starch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful to keep the powder out of the casing as it is fine enough to mess up the inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-09-26T15:43:38.220" LastActivityDate="2018-09-26T15:43:38.220" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19243" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19234" CreationDate="2018-09-25T11:13:02.837" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To protect the kettle, go to the store and get some large cotton balls. Stuff one or two of them in the spout and that should be enough to stop dust from getting in. This works best if the spout is the right size and you don't use the kettle frequently. If you do, it just means you have to be careful to keep the cotton ball clean. Just make sure not to set the cotton ball on a dusty or dirty surface like a counter and put it back in, you will be introducing dirt directly into the filter. If the cotton ball gets dirty, throw it out and use another one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, cardboard might work. You can cut out a piece of cardboard to fit snugly in the spout. Then take some string or fishing line and tape it to the underside of the cardboard. When you put the cardboard in, make sure the string is attached to the underside and the end hangs out of the spout. The cardboard will block dirt from getting in, and to take it out, just pull the string.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25488" LastActivityDate="2018-09-25T11:13:02.837" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2018-09-25T15:34:35.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had this happen a couple of times. One of them was important enough for me to want to fix it. I used White Spirit or Turpentine to clean it off with LOTS of kitchen towel. It took the surface back to the bare metal. It still remains slightly sticky to this day, but I'm sure that another few sessions of cleaning will remove the last residues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also think that you can probably try some sort of dry powdery material that will stick to the gunk and form a new coating. Something akin to poppy-seeds maybe - but preferably non-organic. I've not tried this myself but it seems like it might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-09-25T15:34:35.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19247" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11850" CreationDate="2018-09-25T19:24:58.467" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coconut oil is also a very effective moisturizer for a dry nose as is baby oil. I used to use Vaseline but after reading about the possibility of contracting pneumonia as a result (because it's a petroleum product), I switched to coconut oil and/or baby oil...or any vegetable-based oil (olive, avocado, etc) to relieve nasal dryness.  I apply a bit (doesn't take much) each evening and morning and no longer have problems with nose bleeds which were beginning to be an on-going problem for me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25618" LastActivityDate="2018-09-25T19:24:58.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19171" CreationDate="2018-09-25T19:42:58.090" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your comments suggest concerns that are not covered in your original question (mold/formed water droplets). Both (or either) parts of this answer addresses your specific objections to other answers in your expressed comments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are two possible means to accomplish your concern. Both have to do with preventing droplets from forming rather than removing them after they have formed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first method uses chemistry. The second uses physics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Droplets form on smooth non-pourous surfaces due to a property of liquid surfaces referred to as surface tension. It describes the tendency of a fluid surface to have the least surface area possible in relation to volume. That's why droplets are round.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have discovered that there's some energy needed to remove the droplets which has been quantified. You must expend more physical energy to remove the droplets than is within the molecular bonds of the water. It works out to 72.8 millinewtons per meter at 20 °C.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chemical Solution&lt;/strong&gt; - A weak detergent is sufficient to neutralize water molecules adhesion. By applying a thin film of the proper strength of this will prevent droplets from forming. A liquid called Photo-Flo™ when diluted 1/200 is used in photography to prevent any droplets from forming on photographic film after a thorough final water rinse before drying. A couple of drops of this in a small aerosol pump bottle can be sprayed on your shower curtain liner either before or after your shower. It can be re-applied after it rinses free. It should last for a couple of showers, at least. Apply it where and when you wish. Water droplet will &quot;sheet&quot; before forming droplets. Sheeting will allow the water to fall to the bottom of the liner and into the tub to drain free. It can be considered similar to soap but it has no additives to produce the soap scum normally associated with bath soap. It is transparent and colourless. You can rinse it completely free if you want to but you should conserve it for your desired effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Physical Solution&lt;/strong&gt; - A second (my preferred) technique uses the concept of capillary effect (wicking) by using a shower curtain liner which is porous (such as fabric) rather than a non-pourous one of plastic. Water droplets will be absorbed by the fabric by capillary action before surface tension allows water to coalesce on the surface as it can with plastic shower curtain liners. Fabric liners still prevent splashes from getting through the tightly woven material and the water will be evaporated as the liner dries preventing mold or mildew from forming. (Multi-star hotels where I've stayed have had fabric shower curtains although I'm not certain if the reason is similar.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck. Everyone is entitled to their own foibles - I certainly have my fair share.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-09-25T19:42:58.090" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10156" CreationDate="2018-09-25T19:49:48.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cover your books with a makeshift newspaper cover or clear plastic wrap which is available for especially covering books O r Protect the spines and corners by taping the corners with  thick tape like them electrical ones&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25619" LastActivityDate="2018-09-25T19:49:48.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19250" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19195" CreationDate="2018-09-25T23:54:27.050" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Magnets?  I needed weights to hold down a curtain in my shower, but did not want to sew anything to the bottom.  It is easy to find a wide variety of very strong magnets, which are also very dense.  I bought a package of ten that are each about 1.5 inches in diameter.  Two are weighty enough to easily hold down my curtains, though probably not a pound.  Fishing weights are another possibility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25438" LastActivityDate="2018-09-25T23:54:27.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19252" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-26T09:41:25.163" Score="3" ViewCount="28577" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I have to deal with a hexagonal screw I never have the right key wrench. So, is there a way to manage a hexagonal screw without the corresponding key wrench?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jxAHf.png&quot; alt=&quot;screws&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25626" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2018-10-08T06:54:52.553" LastActivityDate="2018-10-08T06:54:52.553" Title="How to unscrew a hexagonal screw without the corresponding key wrench?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="439" CreationDate="2018-09-26T10:46:57.957" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got a brown stain on my finger. No idea where I got it and no idea what it was. I started with plain soap and water. Nothing. So I tried nail polish remover, Goo Gone, rubbing alcohol, cooking oil with salt, gasoline, WD-40,baking soda along with vinegar, baby oil and CLOROX. Nothing would remove what ever I had gotten on my finger. Lastly, I used a  soap pad. It worked great removing what ever type of stain I had on my finger. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25627" LastActivityDate="2018-09-26T10:46:57.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19252" CreationDate="2018-09-26T11:09:49.823" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the head of the screw is recessed then I don't know of a way.  If it's not recessed then you could grab the head with pliers or locking pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest that you purchase a full set.  If you are diligent about putting the wrenches back in the case, then you will always have the right wrench.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vqA3J.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vqA3J.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2018-09-26T11:09:49.823" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19255" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19252" CreationDate="2018-09-26T11:48:04.087" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There aren't many possible alternates to a correct hex key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes you can find a flat blade screwdriver that will fit corner to corner in the socket of the screw.  Some sizes will fit a Torx or other six-lobe driver (possibly requiring driving the bit into the socket with a hammer, which I've done to remove a screw with a rounded-out socket).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As noted previously, if the screw has a common socket head (as opposed to button, found, or flat head) and clearance around it you may be able to grip it with pliers or locking pliers (&quot;Vise Grips&quot;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Beyond that, you need a correctly sized hex key.  If you're only going to get one, I recommend a 5/32&quot; or 4 mm, as it's easily the most common size for furniture assembly and other &quot;some assembly required&quot; stuff -- likely chosen because those two sizes interchange, greatly increasing the likelihood someone will have a key that fits.  You can get those that will reside on a key ring and then you'll always have one with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-09-26T11:48:04.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4162" CreationDate="2018-09-27T02:17:21.723" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Scrape the excess off that you can get to with a tool then use eucalyptus oil on a cloth as it breaks down the tack and then simply wipe it off after about 30 seconds&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25634" LastActivityDate="2018-09-27T02:17:21.723" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2018-09-27T13:03:07.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;just look at the contents of your fingernails under a microscope, the sight of it should stop you pretty fast. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19927931/dirt-under-your-fingernails/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;link from womens' health listing things commonly found there&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2018-09-27T13:03:07.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19252" CreationDate="2018-09-28T06:14:28.200" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My Dad always says “The right tool for the right job”.  If the job is unscrewing a hex head bolt then the right tool is the appropriately sized hex key so your best option is to buy the correct tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, there is one other option which will work acceptably in most cases if you’re in a real pinch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find an appropriately sized bolt to fit in the head of the hex bolt and use that to turn it out. By adding a couple of nuts to the threaded end and locking them tightly together, you can place the head of the bolt into the head of the hex bolt and then use a spanner on the nut or grips on the threads to turn the bolt which in turn will spin the hex bolt.  This is how you can use a 17mm wheel nut to remove the oversized hex head drain plug from the gearbox of a Volkswagen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7182" LastActivityDate="2018-09-28T06:14:28.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19259" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19261" CreationDate="2018-09-28T08:42:56.787" Score="1" ViewCount="166" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that I do not have enough time to do my school homework. Self-improvement issues aside, one way is to minimise wastage of time, one aspect of it comes from transport which takes up 2h back and forth in a day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have been doing written assignments on this kind of clipboard currently(back view)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DbHE8.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DbHE8.png&quot; alt=&quot;this&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &#xA;which at the start only holds a pencil and eraser.  However after some time I realised I need more stationeries like highlighter of different colours, pens of different colours to annotate notes, or even an extension to put a phone so that I can do some handwritten notes while watching a webcast. Most of the time I would be standing due to peak hour traffic and lack of seats.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have considered things like this but I don't really know if they can solve my problem, worth my time finding one due to lack of availability and worth my money(costs $37 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aliexpress.com/item/HUA-JIE-A4-PU-Leather-Portfolio-Multifunction-Document-Folder-with-Card-Slot-USB-Cable-Holder-iPhone/32828246799.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7JXRO.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7JXRO.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It seems like a substitute for a bag directly for the clipboard, but seems too bulky(equivalent to the size of 2 A4 sheets side by side) and only suitable only when there's a surface to rest the entire structure on, like a table. In the standing position I definitely need a left hand to support it, and a bigger file holder like this will only make the tasks harder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can anyone think of a cost effective solution to my problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25643" LastActivityDate="2021-01-21T00:02:58.347" Title="DIY paper clipboard that can hold stationery" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19259" CreationDate="2018-09-28T09:31:24.767" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;All the things you mentioned you want to do, you can use your phone to do them (since you have one).  It's just a matter of finding the suitable applications. Later you can print your work out if you need to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25646" LastActivityDate="2018-09-28T09:31:24.767" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19261" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19259" CreationDate="2018-09-28T14:16:23.857" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You probably need a clipboard with storage. An example on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007A1BU5G/ref=asc_df_B007A1BU5G55898697/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;amp;creative=22122&amp;amp;creativeASIN=B007A1BU5G&amp;amp;linkCode=df0&amp;amp;hvadid=214522367922&amp;amp;hvpos=1o4&amp;amp;hvnetw=g&amp;amp;hvrand=8006184000601978975&amp;amp;hvpone=&amp;amp;hvptwo=&amp;amp;hvqmt=&amp;amp;hvdev=c&amp;amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;amp;hvlocint=&amp;amp;hvlocphy=1006568&amp;amp;hvtargid=pla-421020035269&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;. If that's not feasible, you can use a pouch to hold different stationery items and carry along your clipboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24759" LastActivityDate="2018-09-28T14:16:23.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19262" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-29T02:09:05.443" Score="1" ViewCount="90" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a country where the average monthly temperature is around 29 degrees and it is very humid here. In addition I belong to the group of people who perspire more than average, just leaving the house 5min I would be drenched.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am already wearing clothes with breathable fabric, but I'm still drenched most of the time. Is there any tactic that anyone knows to reduce my sweating problem that don't have much other bad side effects. (I read that antiperspirants can cause sweat stains &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6981/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-clothing&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; so using that seems like out of the option for now)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25643" LastEditorUserId="25643" LastEditDate="2018-10-02T14:17:50.017" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T11:05:05.523" Title="Sweat absorbing ways to improve cosmetic appearances of garments" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19262" CreationDate="2018-09-29T10:57:37.670" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I once watched a documentary in which a fashion designer was making stage costumes he had a commission for. He said that although it was not a requirement, he prefers to sew fabric mesh on the inside of the costumes for the sake of performers' comfort (it appeared to be the same thing you can find on inside of some sports suits), because it absorbs the perspiration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25652" LastActivityDate="2018-09-29T10:57:37.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19262" CreationDate="2018-09-29T14:08:52.693" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a friend with a sweating problem. His doctor set him up with prescription-grade antiperspirant. It is not something that you can buy in stores in the United States. My friend used it on his back, chest, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-09-29T14:08:52.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19252" CreationDate="2018-09-29T16:57:02.800" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In concurrence with the other answers, though there are potential substitutes for tools, there are few adequate substitutes for the correct tools. About 12 years ago I spent $200 on a 100 piece socket/bit set and was determined to keep it complete;I've used it thousands of times and it handled everything I've needed. To keep it complete I frequently (sometimes several times per job if the job is long) pack all the bits back into their places to check I haven't misplaced any. If I'd had to improvise a tool every time I'd needed one from that set, I'd have burnt 10x its purchase price in time alone! Here ends the &quot;get the correct tool for the job, buy wisely once&quot; speech - this is lifehacks after all&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a grinder and a steady hand you can grid down a larger hex key to fit the current bolt. A snug fit that you hammer in can be beneficial too. Try to only reshape the minimum amount of the end of the tool, because you might later need to cut the shaped bit off to restore th end of the large tool to full size/reshape again&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To give yourself maximum scope for multiple cut-and-reshape before the tool needs discarding, work on/cut the long stem. If you need more leverage than the short stem can give, put a small (a few mm larger than your hex key size) ring spanner around the short stem..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Kinda like this: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja7Ax45DGT8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja7Ax45DGT8&lt;/a&gt; but using a ring spanner and hex key, rather than a ring and open end spanner. If you don't have a ring spanner, an adjustable open end spanner that can have its jaws closed around most of the length of the short stem, will work as well (maybe better)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A similar technique can be used to turn a flat bladed screwdriver into a good fit - grid the sides of the blade so that it becomes fractionally wider than the hexagon is at opposing points, then hammer the screwdriver in so it achieves a snug fit&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In other times of desperation you can weld a wing nut, bolt, piece of bar etc at a near-right angle to the head of the hex screw to be removed, then wind it out by hand. That said, if you had a welder to hand, chances are you'd have a complete socket set to hand and wouldn't need this. Can be handy in terms of a seized in bolt though, as the heat from welding it often makes removal easier&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-09-29T17:02:30.920" LastActivityDate="2018-09-29T17:02:30.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19252" CreationDate="2018-09-30T15:07:34.483" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using a high-speed rotary cutter (or hacksaw) create a slot across the head of the hex bolt and remove with a flathead screwdriver.  Obviously, this damages the bolt, but it is a useful technique, particularly when the bolt will be discarded or has become stripped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25438" LastActivityDate="2018-09-30T15:07:34.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19268" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-09-30T21:13:06.063" Score="1" ViewCount="109" Body="&lt;p&gt;For say a family of two parents and two children, what is the most efficient/effective way of washing up? Perhaps the answer is 'get a washing machine', but for those without one for whatever reason do people have preferred methods for washing up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For after an evening meal to wash all dishes and cooking equipment, things to consider:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Amount of water used&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Order of washing things&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Amount / strength of washing up liquid required&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Amount of time it takes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cleanliness of the dishes when viewed once they're dry&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11913" LastActivityDate="2018-10-01T15:19:43.810" Title="What is the most efficient / effective way of washing up" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19271" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19268" CreationDate="2018-10-01T12:49:35.860" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash the dishes immediately after use. If you are too lazy to do that, soak them washing and start with the less problematic stuff first (from glasses to saucepans). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people fill the tub with water, detergent and the dirty dishes, soap all the dishes with the soapy water first, then rinse them all afterwards. It sounds like it saves more time and water than doing it one dish at a time...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25663" LastActivityDate="2018-10-01T12:49:35.860" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19272" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19268" CreationDate="2018-10-01T13:48:51.580" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are actually “housekeeping classes” - or were back in the days when our mothers (or grandmothers) were young. And that was way before dishwashers were ubiquitous household items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A lot of the “rules” become easier to understand if you keep a few points in mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;“Fresh” dishes will be easier to remove that caked on, dried food.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hot water will help in loosening food residue faster, except for very few exceptions.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;All dishwashing liquid will “bind” particles and this get “used up” as you keep washing the dishes. Therefore you should remove as many residues as possible before actually putting an item in the sink - either scrape it off or rinse it off.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what was your grandma taught?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scrape your dishes/pots, pour out whatever is in your glasses and cups.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put &lt;em&gt;some&lt;/em&gt; hot water in your (clean) sink, add the amount of dishwashing liquid recommended for a full sink. Read the label, depending on the brand and concentration you will probably need between 2ml and 7ml. In a pinch, use “a squirt”.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add glasses, start washing. Rinse the clean glasses (just let the water run into the sink) and put them upside down to drain. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Continue with the plates.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Silverware is next.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pots and pans are last, they are typically the “dirtiest” items.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may notice that if you have a larger pile of dishes that the foam will collapse and at worst see grease spots floating on the water. Then empty the sink and continue with fresh water and soap. (If you have lots of pots and pans, you can pre-wash them in the “old” water.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For drying,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drying with a clean(!) dish towel will give you optically better results, especially if you have hard water, which can leave stains. Note that some towels can leave lint, so choose lint-free cotton or, even better, linen.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Air-drying is less effort, but means you’ll have the dishes stacked up at the sink for a while.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So to sum it up work from delicate to robust, from cleaner to greasier. Replace the water if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2018-10-01T15:19:43.810" LastActivityDate="2018-10-01T15:19:43.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19273" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-01T14:08:44.790" Score="0" ViewCount="186" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many essential oils are anti fungal, and have been shown to inhibit or kill athlete's foot. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;ie. &lt;a href=&quot;https://ndnr.com/bacterialviral-infections/exploring-essential-oils-in-the-treatment-of-tinea-pedis/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://ndnr.com/bacterialviral-infections/exploring-essential-oils-in-the-treatment-of-tinea-pedis/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried various oils like lavender, tea tree, Vick's Vapor Rub mixture and all they did was make my skin itchier. Disappointing results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a good, proven way to kill foot fungus with essential oils ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25664" LastActivityDate="2018-12-21T12:01:15.400" Title="Can I use essential oils instead of athlete's foot cream?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19274" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9768" CreationDate="2018-10-01T14:26:41.850" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suffered from this problem for years until I found out a privacy filter also kills nearly all reflections on your screen!.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Since then, I always adopt one of two options:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(a) an external monitor with antiglare screen, luckily my company has this kind of device in all &quot;mobile worker&quot; desks/cubicles. (they are available from all big computer vendors).&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(b) the 3M privacy filter on my laptop screen, simple and the most efficient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25665" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-10-01T14:50:11.897" LastActivityDate="2018-10-01T14:50:11.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19275" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11622" CreationDate="2018-10-01T15:56:59.710" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can temporarily hold the first corner in place using some kind of strong clip. I'm a fan of binder clips, and I imagine bulldog clips would work too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J3gUJ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/J3gUJ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once the first corner is clipped in place, then you can secure the other corners more easily. If you find any of them are slipping, you can clip each one in place as you go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When all four corners of the fitted sheet are in place, remove the clips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-10-01T15:56:59.710" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19276" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19262" CreationDate="2018-10-01T16:20:07.103" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem is the humidity.  No matter the breathability of your clothing, it will end up soaked if your sweat can't evaporate.  The only real solution is to wear as little as required by law/convention.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2018-10-01T16:20:07.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19277" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2018-10-01T18:48:21.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't just clip them, but file them as well. The nicer your nails are, the more of a reason you will have not to bite them. Increase your care for them until you no longer bite them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25666" LastActivityDate="2018-10-01T18:48:21.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19279" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-02T02:34:09.440" Score="0" ViewCount="683" Body="&lt;p&gt;I constantly have exams that require to shade bubbles on an optical answer sheet. Usually I will shade it with a 0.5 (2B) lead mechanical pencil. I think I shade quite hard sometimes(not sure if the pressure matters), then when I try to erase my choices on the bubble, I realise there are still some remains on it (about 50% of its previous darkness) on the bubble, and I do not know if the machine will still detect that previous bubble as filled and be unable to conclude my final option. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to get a good way to do exams related to these? Like getting a good eraser from a certain brand or making sure my eraser can lead to a cleaner erasing job?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25643" LastEditorUserId="25643" LastEditDate="2018-10-02T11:20:29.633" LastActivityDate="2018-10-02T15:26:47.643" Title="How to shade bubbles well on optical answer sheets" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19280" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-02T09:01:58.300" Score="0" ViewCount="3062" Body="&lt;p&gt;few days back i went to the hospital to meet my relative and i saw many blood soaked bed sheets and I wondered which chemical is used in hospitals to clean blood stains from bed sheets? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I googled it but could not find a answer (besides hydrogen peroxide)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25671" LastEditorUserId="7665" LastEditDate="2018-11-06T08:30:46.683" LastActivityDate="2018-11-07T08:51:24.413" Title="Which chemical is used in hospitals to clean blood stains from bed sheets?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19279" CreationDate="2018-10-02T09:48:11.790" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try ticker (0.7) and softer lead (2B), and the blue part of the eraser. Don't apply too much pressure when using the pencil and try not to perforate the paper with the eraser.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZaMil.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;eraser&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25672" LastActivityDate="2018-10-02T09:48:11.790" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19283" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-02T14:19:40.607" Score="0" ViewCount="2049" Body="&lt;p&gt;Picking up glass on big gravel stones in the rain. How do I pick up the tiny glass shards on the big gravel stones in the rain?  I can't find a better day to pick the glass up because I am busy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25674" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-10-02T15:38:18.897" LastActivityDate="2018-10-02T17:48:11.523" Title="How to picking broken glass out of gravel, in the rain" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19284" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19279" CreationDate="2018-10-02T14:43:28.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pencils have a lead core made with different proportions of two materials to make different kinds of marks on a material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One material is clay to hold the shape of the marking pigment and the second is graphite which is the black pigment that makes the visible mark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An HB pencil is half clay and half graphite. The &quot;H&quot; represents the &quot;Hard, stiff clay&quot; and the &quot;B&quot; represents the &quot;black graphite.&quot; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pencils come in a range from hardest to softest starting with 5H, then progressively 4H, 3H, 2H, HB, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B getting progressively darker with more graphite (very soft stuff). Some expensive sets have a range from 7H to 7B. They can be bought independently and you can also buy leads in grades to fit lead holders and mechanical pencils. Avoid putting soft leads in cheap mechanical &quot;clutch&quot; pencils as they will crumble in the pencil works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You want to avoid hard pencils that will scratch the paper and need more pressure than a softer, darker one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You must also not press too hard with a soft pencil or you will have too much graphite which will smudge and be difficult to clean up if you make an error.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A hard eraser will damage the paper. A soft white plastic one will be kinder to the paper but needs to be clean to work. The soft lead will dirty the eraser so that you must be sure to only use the clean part of the eraser to avoid smudging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using an eraser effectively is another issue. Start to one-side of the part to be erased instead of putting it into the middle of the error. Work from a clean area into the dirty part gradually removing the mistake as you work across it. Be sure your eraser is clean or it won't remove the graphite mark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The thickness of the pencil is less of an issue than the hardness. A 0.5 is only 0.2mm thinner than the 0.7 so the mark will be thinner and require less effort to make the same dark line. The force is concentrated into a smaller area of the tip which increases the pressure. Some prefer a wide stroke and some a narrow one. That's a personal preference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;White plastic erasers work best with dark leads. Some (with colours and grey) have fibres embedded in them to abrade (scratch) the surface to better remove ink and other more permanent pigments that sit on the surface of coated (they look shiny or have a slight gloss) paper. stocks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Short answer: Use a soft lead so you don't need much pressure and a white eraser to remove mistakes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-10-02T14:43:28.837" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19279" CreationDate="2018-10-02T15:26:47.643" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A technique that I use that may help. I use a two-step approach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No problem with the questions I know. I answer them and move on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I answer the questions with a small, light &quot;x&quot; mark in the answer bubble if I have any question about the answer being the correct one. It's dark enough for me to see it easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Near the end of the exam, I review the lightly-marked answers and darken them in after I'm sure of my response.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This GREATLY REDUCES the need to use much time and effort to change a questionable answer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-10-02T15:26:47.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19286" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-02T16:21:05.323" Score="-1" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently had a coding practical examination in school and I was previously using a Mac book while the exam was done on a Stuck on Windows computer. I'm not a very fast typer to begin with, but silly typo errors every now and then will really make my blood boil especially with the clock ticking. My main concern would be how to get used to the texture of the new keyboard in a short amount of time(like the difference in pressure required to press the keys), other than the fact the keys for both keyboards are very different.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25643" LastActivityDate="2018-10-03T10:26:29.880" Title="How to get used to a new keyboard in practical exams" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19283" CreationDate="2018-10-02T17:48:11.523" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a screen that has holes smaller than the gravel, and then sift the glass out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2018-10-02T17:48:11.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19288" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19286" CreationDate="2018-10-02T18:41:22.367" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest way is to find out ahead of time what computers will be used for the next practical and either acquire the same brand/model keyboard to attach to your Mac, or find a computer you can use for typing practice that has the same type of keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is to say, the only way to get used to a very different keyboard is spend time typing on it -- and the only way to do that, is to have the type keyboard you need to get used to, in order to spend time typing on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's likely you can arrange to use the actual computers used for the practical exam ahead of time -- it should be sufficient to inform the examiners you want to remove keyboard differences as a source of stress and problems on the test, since they're interested in your ability to code, not in your ability to adapt to an unfamiliar keyboard under stress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-10-02T18:41:22.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19289" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19273" CreationDate="2018-10-02T22:29:42.940" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I used was anti dandruff shampoo. Rub it on and wait a minute then rinse it off.&#xA;Be sure to alternate shoes every other day. As well ,change your socks after you take off the footwear that you were sweating in.&#xA;Added bonus tip, if your baby has diaper rash, add a spoonful to their bath water. Just don't get the bath water in their eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25676" LastActivityDate="2018-10-02T22:29:42.940" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19290" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-03T00:49:31.437" Score="1" ViewCount="910" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a small section of my office, the kitchen specifically having foam flooring and I spilled some hot sauce that had oils, and since tried many household cleaning products to get it out, but it's been no use. I tried using floor cleaners, and dishwashing liquids, cif and water stain cleaner. Is vacumming a way to get it out?  Can the community help me out? &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aMEdY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aMEdY.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;oil spilled on floor&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25677" LastEditorUserId="25677" LastEditDate="2018-10-04T00:47:28.820" LastActivityDate="2018-10-04T03:22:45.803" Title="How to clean up an oil spill on a foam floor?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19286" CreationDate="2018-10-03T10:26:29.880" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The type of keyboard is mostly irrelevant: you get used to a different amount of force needed very quickly, as long as the keys are in the same place. So A-Z, 1-0 and Space you quickly get used to, but there are some annoying differences in the rest because they're not in the same place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The biggest difference between Mac and Windows keyboards: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;on Windows, the keys on the bottom row are Ctrl, Win, Alt, Space&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;on the Mac, they are Ctrl, Fn (if you have a laptop), Option (Alt), Cmd (which serves the function that Ctrl has in Windows), space&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only way to deal with this is to practice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-10-03T10:26:29.880" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19290" CreationDate="2018-10-04T03:22:45.803" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It looks as if there's turmeric and saffron in the mix?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you used some liquid (dishwashing) detergent already to cut/dilute/remove the oil, then some water soluble stuff like bleach may remove the colourful pigment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check to see if all the oil has been dissolved and removed by putting some water on the stain to see if it forms droplets, (there's still oil preventing the water from a smooth sheeting coat) you must continue to use a drop or two more of detergent and rinsing clean until the oil base of the sauce is gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, water soluble cleaners can work where the oil base previously protected the stain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the oil is removed, soak a cotton wool ball or paper towel in hydrogen peroxide and let it sit on the stain for a few minutes or more. You won't overdo it. There's no need to scrub. The reaction is chemical not physical. Repeat a few more times if it appears to be working. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No? You can try a few drops of chlorine bleach and rinse after a minute or two. If the stain looks lighter, repeat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be patient and after a couple of treatments it should look better.&#xA;Hydrogen Peroxide is a kind of bleach which has no odour; but, is not so aggressive as chlorine bleach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Read the warning labels on any materials you use and under no circumstances mix any individual cleaning solutions as the reaction can be unpredictable and produce toxic or dangerous results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-10-04T03:22:45.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15539" CreationDate="2018-10-04T05:09:53.403" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put into a large plastic bag with a cup of diatemacious earth and gently shake it up for a few minutes.  Open it outside and remove from bag.  Tap shade until it no longer puffs dust.  Wear a mask and safety glasses.  Repeat if needed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25684" LastActivityDate="2018-10-04T05:09:53.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19280" CreationDate="2018-10-04T07:23:01.077" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is a link to the CDC guidelines on laundry in health care facilities. I hope this helps&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/environmental/background/laundry.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/environmental/background/laundry.html&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The key points are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;contamination from dirty laundry is very rare&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dealing with getting the dirty linens to the place where they are washed is more important than the actual washing process&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a pre-rinse, plenty of soap, ordinary bleach, and a good rinse, often an acid one, is all that is needed. Hot water (160 F) also helps.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Items that are not sheets (eg surgical gowns) may also be autoclaved. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: this article is concerned with the issue of contamination and not with how patients and their families might feel if they saw a stained sheet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25328" LastEditorUserId="5107" LastEditDate="2018-11-07T08:51:24.413" LastActivityDate="2018-11-07T08:51:24.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19296" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2018-10-04T10:05:58.577" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;this sticky rubber is in fact a pulverised material on the surface of your walkie-talkie. With time it tends to melt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use alcohol to remove it completly from the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is an quick youtube search on how to do it: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO8AcON4p08&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO8AcON4p08&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25687" LastActivityDate="2018-10-04T10:05:58.577" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19297" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15994" CreationDate="2018-10-04T16:05:38.767" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just did this. All it took was a pin (I used a safety pin, because it's easier to get a grip). I jabbed it into the top of the tip HARD and then slowly pulled up. The tip came right out, first try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25691" LastActivityDate="2018-10-04T16:05:38.767" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19298" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-05T13:08:46.533" Score="-1" ViewCount="108" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I fix a computer screen That I dropped? I tried to glue the pieces together and well it didn't work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25674" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-10-05T21:57:01.107" LastActivityDate="2018-10-08T14:32:10.957" Title="how to fix a computer screen that was dropped?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19301" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-06T06:05:49.530" Score="1" ViewCount="148" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nowadays we are using water container as shown below for drinking water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G8we4.jpg?s=512&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G8we4.jpg?s=512&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Suggest any hack to get water without either bending or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.in/HUILE-Manual-bottled-water-Drinking/dp/B01LZPDJ9Y&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; manual motor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that I have to exchange this water container daily with a filled one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23789" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2018-10-11T10:09:05.690" LastActivityDate="2018-10-11T10:09:05.690" Title="How to get water from can into bottles with less effort?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19301" CreationDate="2018-10-06T10:36:04.807" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a rubber tube/small hose. Put one end in the water, suck out the air from the other end until the water starts flowing. To stop the water from flowing lift the tube above the level of the water in the tank or block the entrance with something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25706" LastActivityDate="2018-10-06T10:36:04.807" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19301" CreationDate="2018-10-06T12:35:11.333" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two problems with the big water jug. First, it's gigantic and cumbersome. Second, the water doesn't pour out smoothly; it splashes everywhere in an uncontrollable &quot;glug glug glug&quot; fashion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;user18894's siphon answer is probably easiest, but you can also use a standard water pitcher as an intermediate container. A water pitcher has a big open top, so it doesn't matter how &quot;inaccurately&quot; the giant jug pours the water out. Once the water is in the manageable pitcher, it has a spout that makes it easy to pour accurately into your small bottles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bzr46.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bzr46.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It &lt;em&gt;may&lt;/em&gt; be useful to use a funnel to pour the water from the pitcher into your water bottles. That will depend on the design of the water pitcher's spout, and on the size of you water bottles' necks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-10-06T15:37:34.703" LastActivityDate="2018-10-06T15:37:34.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19304" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8109" CreationDate="2018-10-06T14:45:55.907" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My simple, simple, simple solution was to buy a thick multi-layer sponge with a soft side for wiping my granite sink down when I finish. The other side of the sponge is a mesh like scrub surface. But I keep the sponge wherever I drip water the most which is usually  next to the hot water handle. The water dries before it soaks through the thick layered sponge. I've never had water go all the way through to get the sink damp.Once a week or so I clean the sponge with a spritz of alcohol or I soak it in very mild bleach and water then dry. When not using the sponge I sit it above the faucet so it dries quickly and until I need it again. Sounds like a lot, but it really isn't once you try it. I got the sponge at Walmart in the household kitchen sponges area. It's similar to an oval shape with slight indentations in the middle and is about 6&quot; long, about 1/2&quot;  to 3/4&quot; thick, lightweight and gray. It's convenient since I can move it anywhere I need it, then wipe my granite sink down so it dries quickly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25709" LastEditorUserId="25709" LastEditDate="2018-10-06T14:52:54.753" LastActivityDate="2018-10-06T14:52:54.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19306" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-07T10:17:55.873" Score="0" ViewCount="1702" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been using borosil lunch box from few months, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myborosil.com/product/universal-klip-n-store-lunch-box-set-of-4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Borosil lunch box&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After few days of using it there are few black spots started generating at the plastic lid, I tried removing them using dishwashing soap and even trying to remove it by rubbing hard but nothing happened.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Could anybody tell me what is this deposit and how could I get rid of this.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AAN1t.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AAN1t.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Black spots in rubber rim&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20463" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2020-02-05T07:39:33.683" Title="What are these black spots in Plastic lids" Tags="&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19307" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19306" CreationDate="2018-10-07T10:28:42.883" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It may be fungus. If so, soaking it in vinegar for about 15 minutes and then washing it as regular should do. The discoloration may not disappear completely, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25717" LastActivityDate="2018-10-07T10:28:42.883" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19308" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-07T21:49:35.217" Score="3" ViewCount="162" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have spastic cerebral palsy, I walk on walker or walking sticks, Botox and STR treatments are too expensive in my country, my family refuses to let me take relaxants and neural medians because I might get addicted or they might affect my brain or my productivity and work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't reach my legs, they don't bend so well, and my back doesn't bend too, making it impossible for me to reach my legs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I can't do mow:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear and remove shoes and socks,I have ordered &lt;a href=&quot;https://bluecrate.com/products/sockzy&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;, I think it will solve the problem&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buckle and unbuckle jeans/pants buttons while standing using one hand, to solve this I'm planning to replace buttons with magnetic clasps&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I can't wear pants on my own&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My brother saw me trying once again today, he told me to stop and that I have to understand what I can and cannot do, he told me that I have solve this problem using tools just like I have solved my other problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The thing is, I have not found any tool for that. What kind of tools can I use/create to wear my pants on my own. My only requirement is that the tool should be portable so that I can take it with me wherever I go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25721" LastEditorUserId="25721" LastEditDate="2018-10-08T13:53:42.953" LastActivityDate="2018-10-10T07:01:14.803" Title="Spastic cerebral palsy: Tools to help wearing pants" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19309" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19298" CreationDate="2018-10-08T14:32:10.957" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you break a glass window, what is your best option to repair it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As much as I wish there was an easy way to fix a cracked computer or iPhone screen, as of right now there is no easy way for an average Joe to do this.  Usually, the best option is to bring it to a professional to have it replaced.  Glue will not help, as the cracks will still exist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is an Apple computer or phone, you can bring it to an Apple Store to have it repaired; however, this can sometimes be a bit pricey.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25668" LastActivityDate="2018-10-08T14:32:10.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19301" CreationDate="2018-10-09T08:59:40.550" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy taps that fit on the opening of these bottles. Look for &quot;5 Gallon Water Jug Dispenser&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Osd9i.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Osd9i.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The image also shows a yoke you can place the bottle on. The yoke is easy enough to make yourself from wood. Building a tap that's watertight is a bit more complex: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;you need a removable and reusable cap for the bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;buy a tap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;drill a hole in the cap to fit the tap into&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make a watertight seal between the cap and the tap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-10-09T08:59:40.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19312" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19308" CreationDate="2018-10-09T17:33:27.380" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My difficulties are nothing like yours but my mind goes to think of answers.&#xA;Here we have varieties of shoe horns like you specified. One answer is something like that for pants made from what you can find. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wearing suspenders on your pants would help getting them on without reaching down for them. Or just strings to your belt-loops. It would be worth it to leave a set on each pair of pants to simplify things.&#xA;Suspenders would simplify fastening your pants since they could stay up even when open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could adapt a walker to hold pants by the suspenders so you could step into or onto them. You could sit while you pulled the walker over you, pulling the pants up within reach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For portability you would have to add loops, hooks or clamps to your regular walker that would help with pants. Stationary store Bull-dog clips are great for improvised fasteners. They come in many sizes. My desk and chairs are bristling with them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your Brother has not thought of the answer but that does not mean you can't. You will need to find your own way just as we all do. You may get discouraged but you don't have to stay discouraged. Let us know what you come up with. Others are also looking. &#xA;Take care.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25730" LastActivityDate="2018-10-09T17:33:27.380" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19313" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14284" CreationDate="2018-10-09T21:12:52.167" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used TERRO Liquid Ant Killer to successfully kill ant hills.  Not in accordance with the instructions, I tore up the visible anthill, waited for ants to start appearing, then poured the product directly on them and covering most of the major holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also read about mixtures of honey and borax, and lots of other solutions on Google. &#xA; From what I understand, most of the store-bought liquid ant killers are simply a mixture of borax and something sugary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also heard that powdered cinnamon will coat the ants and either break down the joints or exoskeleton, causing them to die, or it hardens on them like cement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want some art work and have access to a decent furnace, pour liquid aluminum down the ant hill.  The aluminum goes quite a ways into the hill before solidifying.  Digging up the cooled aluminum makes for a very interesting sculpture.  Look it up on YouTube for some of the amazing structures people have gotten from doing this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More (or less) on heat, you can supposedly pour boiling water into the anthill to kill everything.  It'll take a large pot of water, but it's more environmentally friendly than most of the other options you'll find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wiping down surfaces with white vinegar will help remove their trails.  Supposedly they hate the smell of vinegar.  I put an open bottle of vinegar under my kitchen sink, which was an entry point for the ants, and got rid of them from my apartment fairly quickly.  The bottle only had a few ounces in it, so it eventually evaporated, but I didn't notice any vinegar smell while it was fresh.  Of course, my landlord was also spraying for ants, so vinegar wasn't the only factor here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2018-10-09T21:12:52.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19308" CreationDate="2018-10-10T07:01:14.803" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Aboul the buttons - there is a company making custom shirts for people with cerebral palsy and they are using something like Velcro instead of buttons. So, apart from the magnets, using Velcro for your pants may be something to consider.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25733" LastActivityDate="2018-10-10T07:01:14.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19316" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19197" CreationDate="2018-10-10T18:26:28.567" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Kill the mice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use an oldschool mechanical mouse-trap (yes, they do work reasonably well) or use mouse-glue. (also works well, just make sure you do not forget about it, a rotting mouse carcass is nasty)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10399" LastActivityDate="2018-10-10T18:26:28.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19318" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9394" CreationDate="2018-10-11T12:44:54.157" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;After washing the cover of my queen size Ikea mattress I couldn't get it back on. &#xA;The cover tended to grab on the mattress, and refused to slide on smoothly.&#xA;The solution was to stand the mattress against a wall and fold a polypropylene (plastic) tarpaulin over the upper edge of the mattress just far enough so it stayed put, covering one face and the sides of the mattress. &#xA;I was then able to slide the mattress cover on fairly easily over the smooth polypropylene tarp. &#xA;Once the cover was almost fully in place I layed the mattress on the floor and pulled the tarp out. Because the polypropylene is very strong I could pull really hard on it without it tearing. &#xA;Final closure of the mattress cover was fairly easy after that. See the photo.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M8ZYJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M8ZYJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Using a plastic tarp to help slide the cover back on a mattress&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25741" LastActivityDate="2018-10-11T12:44:54.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19321" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19165" CreationDate="2018-10-12T15:05:49.350" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's nothing to shred if you use a &lt;strong&gt;leather pad&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Forget a cotton pad&lt;/strong&gt;. Vegetable material such as cotton is made from matting tiny fibres together. When you pull it across your beard stubble you are effectively &quot;carding&quot; the cotton. Carding is a &quot;combing&quot; process used to separate cotton fibres for manufacturing cloth and thread by &quot;spinning.&quot; The spinning twists the tiny fibres into longer workable ones.Then the threads are weaved into a fabric pad. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;You are reversing the process and shredding the fibres all over again&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's nothing so soft as chamois leather. Chamois is &lt;strong&gt;softer than silk&lt;/strong&gt; when moist. It is &lt;strong&gt;very absorbent&lt;/strong&gt; so don't use a big sheet of it for your expensive toner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chamois is &lt;strong&gt;tough&lt;/strong&gt; as it's leather and will outlast any fabric or woven material&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get it at a hardware store in a piece big enough to wash a car——cut a small square from the edge to use as your applicator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wash the chamois before use according to the directions on the bag. Then, keep the same piece for applying the toner. Wash it well after use and store it on top of your toner bottle to keep it handy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-10-12T15:05:49.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19322" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9860" CreationDate="2018-10-13T03:08:41.113" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I actually used a blunt metal sword that I had that I kept for the cool pirate look it had!! Maybe you can find something like this or even a hard plastic long sword now from a costume shop or second hand...I pulled a few sheets of wipes from a canister and folded them a few times and used the sword to push it down and pull it back out. Worked well for me!! Now I am probably going to put thin black electrical tape over the gap to close it up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25751" LastActivityDate="2018-10-13T03:08:41.113" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19323" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1824" CreationDate="2018-10-13T03:14:41.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use Lemon! Natural cleaner that removes burnt on food!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take an old lemon and cut it in quarters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put it in a microwave safe bowl and fill it with water.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Microwave for 3 minutes or more on HIGH until the window gets steamy.  Do NOT open the microwave for 10 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After waiting 10 minute, simply take a wet sponge and sponge it clean. No scouring required, and kitchen smells nice!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25751" LastEditorUserId="25751" LastEditDate="2018-10-13T03:20:47.110" LastActivityDate="2018-10-13T03:20:47.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19165" CreationDate="2018-10-13T03:19:02.570" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pour some toner the size of a quarter into your palm, touch palms briefly together and press both palms against your face stubble to transfer the toner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25751" LastActivityDate="2018-10-13T03:19:02.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19325" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-14T07:22:03.450" Score="4" ViewCount="197" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am working as a TA for a large class (approx 200 students). TAs generally use the following methods to take attendance along with them I listed corresponding issues:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Circulating the attendance sheet among students to mark their attendance&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Proxy attendance and my involvement ( need to verify again whether proxy or not)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Shouting roll numbers after the completion of class and marking their attendance&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disturbance and chaos in class and my involvement and late for students to attend immediate next class&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Standing at door and asking roll number of each student going outside and marking their attendance&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chaos in class, late for students to attend immediate next class and my involvement&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want a hack that is similar to 1st method i.e., without my involvement and should have no proxy attendance and allows students to attend for next class without being late.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23789" LastEditorUserId="23789" LastEditDate="2018-10-14T07:35:18.167" LastActivityDate="2018-10-18T21:17:36.360" Title="How to take attendance without my part and without disturbing the class" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19326" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19325" CreationDate="2018-10-14T11:28:00.410" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Break the roster into a few lists that each fit on one sheet. Sort the student numbers or names or whatever, so people can easily tell what sheet they are on. Lay these sheets out and let the arriving students come to the sheets. So you're splitting the stream of incoming people into multiple queues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You stand facing them as they approach the sheets so you only have to watch 4 (or 5 or whatever) students marking themselves (a checkmark?) as present.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This cuts a huge swath of &quot;marking my friend present&quot; cheating because the friend would have to be on the same sheet for this to even be possible. No one will get back in another queue to mark their friend... you'll see that. So all you have to spot is the rare instance where one student tries to make two marks on the same sheet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12348" LastActivityDate="2018-10-14T11:28:00.410" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19327" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-14T19:40:30.397" Score="0" ViewCount="52" Body="&lt;p&gt;I went mushroom hunting last weekend, and my flannel shirt got full of burdock sticker pieces. How do I effectively remove all the burdock seed pieces?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Should I wash them with the seed pieces in it to get it out?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25759" LastActivityDate="2018-10-15T09:01:06.520" Title="What is the best way to get burdock sticker pieces out of clothing?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19328" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-14T23:31:44.073" Score="5" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have tried to post in a Reddit subdirectory and I got censor. I disagree with their rule and tried to have a private conversation with the mods and I got ban.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I created a public post on their second 100 time less frequented sub and have tried to continue the conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the link to our exchange: &lt;a href=&quot;https://old.reddit.com/r/tezosdelegate/comments/9o0a6z/banned_from_rtezos_too_many_message_sent_to_mods/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Banned from /r/tezos - too many message sent to mods&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What would you do to change this rule with which many of us disagree? Or would you just settle for the current status quo? &#xA;What would you do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25761" LastActivityDate="2018-10-14T23:31:44.073" Title="How to change an unfair situation in an online community?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="0" ClosedDate="2018-11-13T14:50:23.823" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19329" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19325" CreationDate="2018-10-15T07:34:09.940" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;1) Quick verification for method one is to know the count of your students or maybe count how many chairs have remained empty. And check if the numbers fit with what you have in your attendance sheet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) If you know the numbers of missing students, you can ask who are the four missing students? This could be done much quickly then checking all the present one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25761" LastActivityDate="2018-10-15T07:34:09.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19327" CreationDate="2018-10-15T09:01:06.520" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps you could use a comb to remove them. I've never tried it though, as I enjoy removing them one by one. If you try it, tell us how it goes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25762" LastActivityDate="2018-10-15T09:01:06.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19333" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-16T05:30:04.763" Score="1" ViewCount="1059" Body="&lt;p&gt;Going to my workplace, I usually place file-folders in my bag (see figure 1).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YsSeo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YsSeo.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;figure 1: file-folder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, after some time of using this file-folder, the top and top-right are both curled into the middle (see figure 2), between the front and back sheets of the file-folder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a4Oz0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a4Oz0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;figure 2: &quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I straighten the top and top-right so that it no longer curls inward?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I prevent new file-folders from curling inward when placed in my bag?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried flattening it with my hands and placing it under a heavy object for a few days. This lessens the curls, but eventually returns to the curled-in state after placing it in my bag again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23368" LastActivityDate="2018-10-16T16:17:21.023" Title="Straightening curled in file-folders" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19335" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19333" CreationDate="2018-10-16T10:32:52.980" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Transport your file folders in a bag with hard sides, the bag being slightly bigger than the folders and the folders snug against the (hard) side of the compartment or bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not allow them space to move in the bag. Fill the bag or part of the bag if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do not have such a bag, you can make a folder transport case by using two boards bigger than your folders and elastic bands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also make a folder holder by using duck tape or an other fabric tape, and two boards that are big enough. Connect the boards with the tape so that there is space between the boards and the sticky side of the tape is all covered by other bits of tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whether you can rescue the folders already damaged depends on what they are made from and how much work you do on them. If they are beyond rescue or you can not find out how to get them back into good shape, you might be able to still use them if you put something thin and hard inside, like a sheet of (non rusting) metal or thin hard plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you tell use what your file folders are made out of maybe someone can tell you what the best method is to unbent them, but most materials stay weak when they have been bend before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-10-16T16:17:21.023" LastActivityDate="2018-10-16T16:17:21.023" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2018-10-16T12:55:33.627" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;100% best product for removing old tape residue is petrol. Put some on a rag ,rub it over the old tape,lightly rub or scrape, then wipe over again with damp petrol soaked rag . 100% gone . Make sure petrol can no where near working area and obviously no naked flames  Also Wd 40 works but nowhere near as effective as petrol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25772" LastActivityDate="2018-10-16T12:55:33.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19338" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-16T13:56:26.653" Score="1" ViewCount="411" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is always a question which is coming in my mind how to avoid coffee and tea or put it another way how to Reduce number of times which we take coffee and tea a day . When i am in office I usually drink 7 to 8 tea per day. Each cup will 180ml . Especially developers are taking more coffee and tea they can skip meal but could not skip a cup of coffee a day . I personally believe i am getting some kind of energy when we drink any kind of hot drinks (coffee , tea, hot water , soup ) . Kindly suggest is it really good habit to drink it or does it make any side effects to our body . Please give some suggestions&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25766" LastEditorUserId="25766" LastEditDate="2018-10-16T18:03:25.543" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T01:23:54.763" Title="how to avoid coffee and tea at work place" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19339" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-16T14:52:35.470" Score="3" ViewCount="255" Body="&lt;p&gt;A way I use to prevent any part of my hands from getting dirty from eating chips is to transfer a bag of chips from the original bag to a long Pringle cylindrical container, then just hold the container and gradually bite off the chips either in 1 full bite if they are small enough or in 2 bites, returning the other uneaten half into the container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would usually just cut a small hole from the bag of chips from one of the corner such that it fits the size of the biggest chip I would expect. However due to the clustered nature of chips, my estimation is often bad and hence I have to adjust the hole, and the entire trial and error process of transferring either ends up in a quick mess of some chips missing the opening or takes quite abit of time for a simple task.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Does anyone know of a better way to transfer the chips from a bag to a container? Any other alternative ways of storage can also be suggested if it solves my problem under my situation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Answers to queries that may arise:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I chose to eat chips using a container as the other ways that I know of from &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/1771/how-to-eat-chips-with-out-getting-hands-dirty/1776#1776&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; don't seem very convenient as I'm always on my computer typing and don't really want to use another utensil of some sort. My current approach was somewhat inspired from an unaccepted answer from the same page, but wanted a way to keep the chips fresher as the chips are supposed to last me 24 hours rather than a few hours, exposing it to too much air will reduce its crispy texture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I chose to eat chips from bags instead of the ones that are already available in containers since the brand I like, just happens to be available in my country only in the form of bags, and bags are generally cheaper in terms of net weight per cent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25643" LastEditorUserId="25643" LastEditDate="2018-10-17T08:48:37.300" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T18:17:44.460" Title="How to transfer potato chips from a bag into a solid container" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19340" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19338" CreationDate="2018-10-17T01:12:33.073" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The jury is still out on the effects of tea or coffee. Some studies indicate that drinking up to four 250-ml cups per day of &lt;a href=&quot;http://time.com/4768860/is-coffee-good-for-you/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;coffee&lt;/a&gt; or of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/7836681/Tea-is-it-good-or-bad-for-you.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tea&lt;/a&gt; may actually be &lt;em&gt;good&lt;/em&gt; for health, e.g. decreasing likelihood of diabetes. That said, it depends on the individual -- if it makes you jittery or your employer is concerned about excessive absence from your desk (both for input and output), you might try another beverage, such as herbal tea or soup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(When I was a software developer, I probably had four or five cups of tea per day, and found the slight exercise of getting up to brew it also helped. However, all my employers were agreeable to this ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T01:12:33.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3800" CreationDate="2018-10-17T02:00:20.803" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Amazed at the trouble people are going to in order to accomplish this.  By all means, soak the bottle in hot water for a minute or two, maybe score the label first to allow water penetration, and then peel the paper off.  If the whole label and glue detaches, great.  If not, scrub with only moderate pressure with an S.O.S. pad.  Takes about a minute.  Bicarb?  Oil?  Fat? Acetone? Vinegar?  Messy and unnecessary in my experience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25777" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T02:00:20.803" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19351" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19339" CreationDate="2018-10-17T18:17:44.460" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a short break from your work.&#xA;Wash your hands and dry them well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Open your chips bag and use your hands to stack the chips in your chosen container.&#xA;Wash your hands and go back to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Doing it this way is faster, so the time you spend washing your hands before and after the job comes out of the time you usually used to fiddle with the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T18:17:44.460" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19352" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19355" CreationDate="2018-10-17T18:37:35.097" Score="2" ViewCount="1512" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today I lost my keys in a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storm_drain&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;storm drain&lt;/a&gt; [insert embarrassment emoji here]. This is not directly in the street but attached to a building. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, it is impossible to open the drain either from above or to get to it from the basement of the building. Fortunately, the drain does not really drain very much, so its bottom is of cement and I can perfectly see down through it. I can see my keys! They are two meters down below, mixed with rubbish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The drain is just like any other, e.g.:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mxC6Y.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mxC6Y.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The space between bars is around 1.5 to 2 cm.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I recover them? Any clever idea? I got some but I would like to know what people come up to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7569" LastActivityDate="2018-10-19T12:22:56.997" Title="How to retrieve item from storm drain?" Tags="&lt;retrieval&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19352" CreationDate="2018-10-17T18:45:10.603" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're lucky and your building is old enough, there might be some blind hooks inside -- these are poles with a hook on the end, used to pull down roll-up window shades that are too high to reach from the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're not that lucky, that's what you need anyway -- a pole with a hook on the end.  You might manage with a fishing rod and a large fish hook set just loose at the end eyelet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T18:45:10.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19354" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18619" CreationDate="2018-10-17T19:35:08.597" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since your problem is going back and forth between hanging and folding the clothes, all you need to do is eliminate one of the steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To eliminate hanging: Forgo the use of the closet for clothes (you can use it to store other items) and put your clothes in a drawer, still folded. You'll only need to lift them out of the drawer and back into the suitcase to move, but you'll have to be in places that have dressers or bureaus provided.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To eliminate folding: Forgo the use of the suitcase and leave your clothes on the hangers. Get one or more garment bags (as many as needed for your clothes); these are zippered bags that go over your clothing, with the top of the hangers poking out. Just wrap them around the clothes while they're still on the hangers, zip them up, and go. (You can also use large plastic garbage bags pulled over groups of clothes on hangers, but these are less durable and more suited for infrequent moves.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of the two, I'd most suggest using garment bags as your best solution, as you won't be dependent on furniture at the new destination, and it's very easy to pack them up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22640" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T19:35:08.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19352" CreationDate="2018-10-17T19:47:14.420" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to Zeiss Ikon's answer, you could bend a paper clip into a hook, and attach it to a piece of string or cord that is long enough to reach down to your keys. It may become frustrating trying to get the &quot;hook&quot; to grab the keys, so a pole may be better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A strong magnet would probably work better.  Attach that to the long string or cord, and lower that to your keys. You won't have to worry about hooking your keys; they'll stick. However, it may be impossible or difficult to lower the magnet between the slots in the metal grate. You could shove it down through them with a short stick, pole, or ruler.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-10-17T19:47:14.420" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19356" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19325" CreationDate="2018-10-18T21:17:36.360" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I make a set of labels or Cards and put them on a table at the entrance.   I tell them to take the card with their name and put it in the box on the table.  I then take them out of the box and post my attendance sheet  and save the cards for the next session.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-10-18T21:17:36.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19357" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19352" CreationDate="2018-10-18T21:34:25.270" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the keys are made of brass and not able to be lifted with a magnet, or are on a large metal ring which won't fit thru the holes in the cover, you can still lift the cover, but it will require a crow bar easily purchased or borrowed from any hardware store.   Looking at the cover, there appears to be a lifting slot at the lower edge of your picture.  A crow-bar will fit in that slot and you should then be able to lever the cover off.  Remember Archimedes?  &quot;Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world&quot;, thus a drain cover should be a cinch :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-10-18T21:34:25.270" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19352" CreationDate="2018-10-19T12:22:56.997" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A cup-hook inserted into the end of a bamboo cane makes a very effective tool for hooking things - we use it for a “hook the rubber duck” fair game.&#xA;A strong magnet would also work, given it’s keys. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A tape measure can also work to hook stuff that’s fallen - you’ll need to add a magnet or paper clip hook, but it’s more discreet than bringing a 2.5m stick with you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25799" LastActivityDate="2018-10-19T12:22:56.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19359" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-19T13:54:54.547" Score="0" ViewCount="207" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've bought freeze spray instead of compressed air by accident. Can I use it as an alternative to clean dust from my pc?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25800" LastActivityDate="2018-10-26T15:25:32.940" Title="Can freeze spray be used for pc dust cleaning?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19361" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7546" CreationDate="2018-10-20T10:44:29.073" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I lightly rubbed fine sandpaper over the strip and then signed it with a standard ball pen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25808" LastActivityDate="2018-10-20T10:44:29.073" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19273" CreationDate="2018-10-22T11:46:23.237" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may also want to consider the possibility that your itching is caused by dry skin. The oil and chemicals may be have already killed the foot fungus but are leaving your feet dry and itchy. By far the best thing I have found is Gold Bond extra strength body lotion. It comes in a green plastic bottle. It both moisturizes and relieves the itchy skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25821" LastActivityDate="2018-10-22T11:46:23.237" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19338" CreationDate="2018-10-22T11:55:45.753" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;This would also depend on the amount of sugar you're using per cup. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe reduce the consumption by half and replace the other half by hot water, soup and herbal tea?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25761" LastActivityDate="2018-10-22T11:55:45.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7546" CreationDate="2018-10-22T14:30:48.193" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;'Sign' the Credit Card, using a&#xA;Sharpie Ultra Fine Point ™ marker with the phrase &#xA;&quot;Please Ask for ID&quot;&#xA;This works well for me in three ways:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) I know that whoever is running my Credit Card is paying attention to detail.&#xA;2) I don't unwilling expose my signature.&#xA;3)  I have a chance to compliment the person for their protection of My credit, AND that of their business&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25823" LastActivityDate="2018-10-22T14:30:48.193" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19368" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-23T13:58:54.300" Score="2" ViewCount="1151" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't get why my friends can hear my music when I have my earphones in but when I take them out they can't hear them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is so confusing so I need help on how to make them not hear my music when I have headphones in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25835" LastEditorUserId="26133" LastEditDate="2018-12-20T07:29:49.267" LastActivityDate="2018-12-20T07:29:49.267" Title="How do I make it so no one can hear my music when i have my earphones in?" Tags="&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19371" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-24T04:10:44.967" Score="2" ViewCount="623" Body="&lt;p&gt;I own different shoes like Adidas track shoes using drawstring laces and Sperry Boat Shoes that uses leather laces. (Pardon me if I wrongly describe the facts-) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Frankly speaking, I’m not too good at tying tight shoelace knots after so long. Usually I would tie a butterfly knot and then do a knot to finish up as a double knot, and sometimes it takes a fairly long time to tie it (I don’t know how long people take on average to tie good shoelaces, I take 15s for normal shoes. I usually don’t retie my knots before I depart for another journey unless they already came undone from a previous trip. I simply slot in my feet in and somehow I can always do it efficiently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way of tying suffices for normal drawstring laces for shoes like Adidas but doesn’t really work for tying Sperry laces. “Doesn’t really work” means it tends to go undone in the midst of travelling and a possible reason I would give is that they are shorter than average and don’t really grip too well. The fact that I do occasional sprints in hope of catching a leaving train or bus might cause the laces to come undone too, I don’t know. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, my main question would be in the midst of travelling, especially when you are going to reach a destination where your shoes will be removed for a long time and you are only 5 minutes away from your destination, me being a lazy person would not want to go into a corner and spend 15s (and let everyone know that I take long to tie “simple” shoelaces). Is there a quick fix to the situation to temporarily prevent the laces from coming undone and being stepped on before I reached my next destination. This problem happens occasionally for the drawstring laces of Adidas, but happens very often for my Sperry shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I welcome any answers relating to add-ons to my shoes, alternative tight and quick tying methods that can apply to a particular type of shoe, preferably those that can be applied to any shoe that I mentioned and solutions tackling some other reasons that might cause my shoelace to come off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25643" LastEditorUserId="21979" LastEditDate="2018-10-25T16:14:36.687" LastActivityDate="2018-10-27T18:13:42.163" Title="Temporary way to remedy untied shoelaces" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19371" CreationDate="2018-10-24T11:48:17.200" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use shoelace toggles instead of knots. There are many products available, in lots of colours and styles, so I won't post any pictures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2018-10-24T11:48:17.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19371" CreationDate="2018-10-24T14:26:57.960" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The solution to this is to simply tie the laces properly in the first place, with a real &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoelace_knot&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;shoelace knot&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/34Vjw.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/34Vjw.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That you describe laces coming undone sounds like a typical problem of users tying so-called &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granny_knot&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;granny knots&lt;/a&gt;&quot;: both parts of a regular knot tied in the same direction leading to an asymmetrical knot that slips easily. It is often characterised by the loops not hanging to both sides equally but having a tendency of one going to the top and one to the front of the shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a small variation in tying you can achieve much better grip &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; a neater appearance of your laces: just tie the first loop in the opposite direction you were used to tie them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is explained wonderfully at Ian Fieggen's knot site, devoted to shoelaces:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pdy0P.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pdy0P.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WfuUo.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WfuUo.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7ri8Q.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7ri8Q.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cnli0.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cnli0.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/24ce9.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/24ce9.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AQ2q9.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AQ2q9.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you then double that again with a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/doubleknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;double knot&lt;/a&gt;, now again in the opposite direction from the second (the finishing) knot, it will be quite unlikely that your laces come untied in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not recommended: If you insist on a very temporary solution, that only prevents stepping on the laces, just tuck them into your shoes. They will slip out again, in quite a short time if you continue walking and of course your shoes will not fir tight anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastActivityDate="2018-10-24T14:26:57.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19368" CreationDate="2018-10-24T16:08:06.133" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use earmuffs (like the ones they use at construction sites) together with your phones to make diy noise cancelling head phones. But this is only if you can't afford to buy headphones/headset (as RedSonja mentioned) or phones with rubber earbuds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25846" LastActivityDate="2018-10-24T16:08:06.133" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19371" CreationDate="2018-10-24T18:31:03.593" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best solution against walking with undone laces is to tie your laces in such a way that they will not come undone. And while it might seem unneeded, untie and re do the knots when you take your shoes off or even when you are in the house between going out. Freshly tied shoes fit better and the laces are less likely to come undone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tie a surgeons shoelace knot, as shown &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/surgeonknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here on the site of Ian Fiegen.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If your knots end up the wrong way around, see lower down, the Granny knot bit.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can also tie one of the other knots of the site which have the extra bit of knotting in the middle of the knot, (and not an extra knot made out of the loops,) like the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/berluti-knot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Berluti&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/betterbowknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the Better Bow knot,&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the Ian's secure knot&lt;/a&gt; or the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/turquoiseturtleknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Turquoise Turtle Shoelace knot.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;All these knots are based on winding the one loops twice (or more) around the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is not unlikely that your problem comes from tying &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/grannyknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Granny knots,&lt;/a&gt; where you start the knot from the same site for both the first half and the second half. This results in the loops pointing at your ankle and toe rather than at your other foot and out on the other site.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It is rather hard to just change the way you tie the second half of the knot. Part of changing it is tying a different version of the second half of the knot.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;But it is easier to relearn the first half of the knot the other way around.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you do not want to do a Surgeon style knot (which is very reliable) you may want to try out the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Ian Fast shoelace knot,&lt;/a&gt; which is not only fast but also so much a different way of tying that you are likely able to get out of the granny knot fall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the same site you can also find ways to feed your laces in so you do not have to tie knots (but the shoes will not sit tight.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not connected with Ian Fieggen or his site. It is just the best site about knots and laces for shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-10-24T18:39:15.073" LastActivityDate="2018-10-24T18:39:15.073" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2329" CreationDate="2018-10-24T18:35:39.377" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Running hot tap over the outer glass at the point where the inner glass is stuck. while gently working the inner glass back and forth, will cause the inner glass to loosen and it will eventually come loose. This usually takes a few minutes and it's advisable to wear gloves while doing this in case the inner glass comes loose too quickly and you drop it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same effect can also be achieved if you lower the outer glass into a pot or a pan of warm to hot water (although not so hot that it causes the glass to break) waiting several minutes and then attempting to work the outer glass free. Again gloves should be used as if you grip the inner glass too firmly, your risk breaking it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25847" LastActivityDate="2018-10-24T18:35:39.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19377" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-25T00:58:22.337" Score="-3" ViewCount="1209" Body="&lt;p&gt;I moved to Wisconsin about a year ago. Given time constraint, so far I found no suitable container to carry water or coffee around with me outside. I found that a flask is classy and convenient. But I am not sure if drinking something out of a flask would get me into some trouble, especially a legal one? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24160" LastActivityDate="2018-10-27T03:48:11.937" Title="Would it give me some legal trouble if I use a flask to drink non-alcohol liquid in public?" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19377" CreationDate="2018-10-25T06:05:54.503" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't think there's a uniform answer for that. Because the rules and regulations change from place to place. And no one should have any problems as long as the fluid you are carrying is non-alcoholic. But I recommend asking this question to some local citizen of that place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25850" LastActivityDate="2018-10-25T06:05:54.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19371" CreationDate="2018-10-25T12:50:20.387" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I recommend doing in such a situation is to stuck the lace inside your shoes or pass the outlying part of lace into one of the holes in shoe. This just makes sure that you do not fall in case you or someone else steps on the lace&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25850" LastActivityDate="2018-10-25T12:50:20.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19377" CreationDate="2018-10-26T00:14:05.760" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Regardless of what the law says, you may frequently get questioned by law enforcement officers who see you drinking from a flask. Every time you will have to explain and probably prove that it is not alcohol. It would be like drinking water from a vodka bottle; even though you aren't breaking any laws, you will draw the attention of both cops and civilians (who may report you to the cops).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-10-26T19:08:56.347" LastActivityDate="2018-10-26T19:08:56.347" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19381" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19402" CreationDate="2018-10-26T00:47:10.473" Score="1" ViewCount="80" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have ruined so many good clothing it is really bothering me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-hints-tips/cleaning-organizing/how-to-get-dry-erase-marker-out-of-clothes.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-hints-tips/cleaning-organizing/how-to-get-dry-erase-marker-out-of-clothes.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried a lot of different products. They either discolor the fabric or they just don't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25870" OwnerDisplayName="Captain Giraffe" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2018-12-09T15:58:33.923" LastActivityDate="2018-12-09T17:36:41.757" Title="How to get rid of dry marker stains from your clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19188" CreationDate="2018-10-26T10:27:38.583" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can cook your rice in more water for a shorter time, my book says 8 minutes but it can be different with other kinds of rice, drain the extra water (by pouring it through a sieve or strainer) and put it back in the warm pan.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Close the pan with a good fitting lid and keep the pan warm but not on the fire. In an oven at max 50 C or even wrapped in newspaper under the blankets of a bed. (If you live in a warm country you may just let it sit on the worktop.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ready to eat after about 15 minutes, depending on the time you cooked it and no sticking or burned bits, washing and soaking not needed.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I have used this method with several different kinds of rice and it always works, but some rice may need a bit longer cooking or standing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Source of the recipe a book, 'Op Kamers' by Huub Verstegen, in Dutch.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-10-26T18:48:57.247" LastActivityDate="2018-10-26T18:48:57.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19383" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-26T10:34:09.997" Score="1" ViewCount="656" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kQiQp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kQiQp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;I want to add a new switch and socket to a switch board. How can I cut it without using any machine? I don't know the exact material it is made up of but it can be best described as a 1mm thick sheet of sunmica.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25850" LastEditorUserId="25850" LastEditDate="2018-10-26T12:58:53.143" LastActivityDate="2018-11-26T17:00:20.743" Title="Cut electric switch board" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19384" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19359" CreationDate="2018-10-26T11:14:44.613" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It probably would clean off dust BUT:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The temperature drop of components could lead to condensation on the surface, which could kill some of your hardware if the water shorts some contacts. So I would keep an eye on that an wait until everything is ensured dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the spray contains chemicals that cause corrosion of contacts you could run into troubles after a while.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the spray contains chemicals that are arggresive to plastic or gaskets it could cause your mounts to become brittle, rubber bearings to become stiff, coils to short out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;So check whats in the can. For example &quot;Tetrafluoroethane&quot; and &quot;dimethyl ether&quot; should be safe. But some Ethanols that maybe contained to prevent ice building up could cause corrosion of the upper problems.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Look for the warning signs on the can and check with &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GHS_hazard_pictograms&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;GHS&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25155" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-10-26T15:25:32.940" LastActivityDate="2018-10-26T15:25:32.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19385" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19383" CreationDate="2018-10-26T13:06:25.527" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're probably going to need to use a twist drill or &quot;Yankee&quot; drill to make the initial hole, though that can be held in a hand drill (eggbeater style) if the bit and chuck are compatible.  Once you have the initial hole, you can thread a coping saw blade through the hole and mount it to the saw frame, then saw out a hole that matches the old ones.  Here in the US, a hand drill, coping saw (with a couple blades) and suitable twist drill (&quot;bit&quot;) ought to cost around $25 to $50 total, if you don't have any of the tools already.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-10-26T13:06:25.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19387" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19410" CreationDate="2018-10-27T00:24:14.833" Score="0" ViewCount="244" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always pack an apple for lunch, but when I do eat it I realize it is always soft, brown, and not in a good condition, also, the apple is not cut, how do I prevent from my fruits getting oxidized?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25863" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2018-11-01T00:10:57.797" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T12:52:28.090" Title="How do I avoid my fruits getting oxidized?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19388" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19377" CreationDate="2018-10-27T03:31:27.300" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If by flask, you mean a hip flask- an iconic representation of a character who drinks alcohol to excess/at inappropriate times:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Piersi%C3%B3wka_ubt.jpeg&quot; alt=&quot;Hip flask&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then sure, drinking from one in public is fairly obviously going to put a target on your back, just as carrying a pair of bolt cutters and wearing a balaclava might. &quot;I get head colds officer, and I work in a factory cutting chains to length&quot; might be the truth, but it's not a good look for a peaceful life&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are other vessels you can drink from in public that will arouse much less attention:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_flask&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;vacuum flask&lt;/a&gt; - good for keeping anything hot or cold that way, typically used for hot drinks&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=sports+water+bottle&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sports bottle&lt;/a&gt; - typically more often seen held by a young or casually/sports clothing dressed person. If you're a flat-cap-and-glasses type who shaves irregularly you might be better off with something else&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sigg bottle&lt;/a&gt; - a non insulating screw cap bottle, often branded. Probably the closest thing to a hip flask in terms of functionality and physical properties, without being the shape that leads to assumptions &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a branded reusable coffee cup with lid - like what Starbucks gives you but not disposable &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a travel mug - an insulated cup usually with handle and some sort of sealable lid, narrow base for fitting into a car cup holder and a widening neck for additional liquid volume&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a disposable plastic water bottle - no one says you can't reuse them, and they sometimes come with a convenient pop up/down sports cap but they tend to shrink if you pour boiling water into them..&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;If it looks right, it is right&quot; - not many cops are going to sit down next to you on a park bench and ask what you're drinking on a cold winter's day if it's a steaming brown liquid coming out of a steel vac flask. Unless it smells like it's 50% brandy, of course :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-10-27T03:48:11.937" LastActivityDate="2018-10-27T03:48:11.937" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19381" CreationDate="2018-10-27T03:51:17.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bleach works well for a variety of stains by breaking down the chemical bonds that give the ink its colour properties. It can cause yellowing of son fabrics though, so use dilute first in an inconspicuous area&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Might it be a better idea to keep the dry erase markers somewhere other than in your pocket?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-10-27T03:51:17.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19390" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19371" CreationDate="2018-10-27T04:13:20.183" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider replacing your short, thick, inflexible leather laces with a brown acrylic corded version of some greater length&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most common way for longer shoelaces to come undone is for one of the non-loop ends to catch on something or be stepped on by the other foot. The best technique I've found for avoiding this occurrence is to tie the shoelace knot as normal then either:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;bundle the two loops and two nonloop tails together and tie the whole lot in a simple (round in a loop and through) knot or&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;tuck the two loops and two nonloop tails underneath one of the criss cross parts of the laces (the bits that tighten the shoe fit when you pull on the laces)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are other techniques for preventing the knots coming undone:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;tie a reef/square knot before you do the bow - still looks like normal laces but undoing the bow doesn't undo the actual knot&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;tie the bow loops in another knot - also known as double knotting&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;after forming the bow loops, pull the tails so the loops are very small, make another large loop by folding the tail in half and pass it half way through the small loop, then pull the small loop tight against it. The large loop will jam the small loop from coming undone but this knot can still be undone by pulling the tails. The main knot body needs to be quite solid and tight for this to work&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;consider replacing the laces with elastic cord under a mild tension and tie a permanent knot like a reef/square - the elastic will give a little to assist you putting on the shoe without undoing the knot &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-10-27T18:13:42.163" LastActivityDate="2018-10-27T18:13:42.163" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19383" CreationDate="2018-10-27T04:26:21.633" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd use one of these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Multicutter.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;multitool&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More info:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-tool_(powertool)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;multitool&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case Wikipedia ever dies: a multitool is a power tool about the size of a hand held grinder. It vibrates a cutting blade back and forth at high speed such that the operator only needs to touch the blade teeth to a surface to cut into it. Cutting technique is improved by moving the blade slowly back and forth along the cut while applying gentle pressure - the machine does the cutting, moving the blade avoids overheating and burning or melting the material. The blade is relatively self guiding and it's easy to make neat straight cuts in comparison to something like a drill saw&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An incredibly versatile tool, and cheaper corded versions can be had for little money. Cordless varieties offer more flexibility but a higher price tag &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-10-27T04:26:21.633" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19393" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19368" CreationDate="2018-10-27T04:48:07.903" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Headphones come in two varieties - closed and open&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With open headphones there is a hole somewhere in the headphone body that allows sound from the back side of the speaker to exit the headphones into the world. They allegedly give better sound and they allow sounds from the world (like a car horn as you jaywalk) to be heard more easily&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Closed headphones don't have this - the speaker inside the headphone is sealed so sound from the back side of it cannot escape the body of the headphones &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Further more, headphones come in varieties that either form a tight seal to your ear canal/head or they don't. Both in ear and over ear headphones exist in varieties that plug into the ear/mold to your head shape or rest in your ear opening/rest on the outer parts of the ear flap&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ultimately, to be most considerate to the people around you, you should choose closed back headphones that are either plug type (they have a rubber blob that you stick in your ear hole, if your ear hole is too big/small you pull the blob off and stick another one on of a suitable size) or around-the-ear (circumaural) type with a soft foam ring that squashes to the shape of your head and seals the headphone against your head so sound doesn't escape&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For cost effectiveness, discretion and ease of carrying I'd recommend this type:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gk7pu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're about the size of the last segment of your little finger, the rubber plug seals into your ear hole. I wouldn't necessarily advocate sennheiser because while they sound great that's a subjective opinion not an objective fact, and they're also ridiculously expensive - quality earbuds can be had for around 10 to 20 dollars. I picked this image though, because it helpfully also demonstrates how the rubber plug comes off so you can exchange it for a larger or smaller one to better fit your ear. Take care with this kind of earbud when inserting or removing, especially if your ears are wet (shower/rain/swimming) because it's not particularly pleasant, possibly even painful to quickly insert or remove something that makes a tight seal to your ear - it puts a lot of pressure on your ear drum. If you do end up with them pretty well sealed to your ear push them sideways against the side wall of your ear canal, breaking the seal before you pull them outwards &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To test if they're a closed type, take them out of the box in the shop and plug them into your phone, play music loudly and stick your fingers over the hole that lets the sound into your ear. If you can still hear clearly a high pitched noise, they might well be open type&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the true spirit of lifehacks, if you already have a pair of these but they behave this way (they're open type) have a go at finding the other hole the sound is escaping from and plugging it with something - that squashy sticky stuff used to stick posters to walls might be good. It will have an effect on the sound but not necessarily a detrimental one, and you can always remove it if you want to go back to annoying your friends :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most irritating type of headphones are those that just rest in the big hole above your ear lobe, and are sealed to neither your ear nor the surrounding world. To someone sitting next to you, those type of headphone turn every song into &quot;tiss tiss tiss tiss tiss tiss...&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More info: &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headphones&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headphones&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-12-16T09:45:58.263" LastActivityDate="2018-12-16T09:45:58.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19394" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19387" CreationDate="2018-10-27T06:13:58.513" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Probably it is just bruised, not rotten. When you pack it for lunch, put it in a box or wrap it in something (cloth, bubble wrap) to prevent this, and keep it away from any warm things you've also packed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25864" LastActivityDate="2018-10-27T06:13:58.513" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19397" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-28T05:59:38.600" Score="0" ViewCount="138" Body="&lt;p&gt;To save paper, I print 2 pages on one side in landscape mode, and read both sides by &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.office.xerox.com/userdoc/P740/P740man/740.18.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;flipping on the short edge&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cEZLZ.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cEZLZ.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Without trial-and-error (choosing one direction randomly, then printing the result), how can I most efficiently deduce which of the 4 possible positions is correct? &lt;a href=&quot;http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&amp;amp;id=HO3871&amp;amp;locale=en&amp;amp;userlocale=EN_US&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;To wit&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VtrPj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VtrPj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2019-09-17T06:56:13.060" LastActivityDate="2019-09-18T08:03:37.817" Title="How can I know how to insert a 2 x 1 page in a printer, for flipping on short edge?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19397" CreationDate="2018-10-28T09:51:25.240" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before you print, put a pencil mark on one of the edges of the paper that has been loaded and remember which edge it was. Thus, when you print the page you'll know exactly which side you need to load the paper next time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This is a trial-and-error unless you are printing double-sided.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You need to do the mark test only once to figure out which way your printer prints.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25872" LastEditorUserId="12517" LastEditDate="2018-10-29T12:37:50.363" LastActivityDate="2018-10-29T12:37:50.363" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19399" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2018-10-29T06:09:08.927" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use liquid cigarette lighter fluid to soften and remove dried-out tape adhesive of all sorts. it is fast, but dangerous, bad-smelling, and not good for your skin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-10-29T06:09:08.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19401" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19397" CreationDate="2018-10-29T07:27:34.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're lucky, the printer uses an icon like this one to show paper orientation: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6IpAAs.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6IpAAs.png&quot; alt=&quot;printer icon&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The A ( or horizontal lines) show that the paper is printed-side up, and the folded corner shows the paper orientation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most copiers have these icons on the infeed for originals, my printer also has them in the paper bins. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For printing more pages on one sheet of paper, have a look at the printer dialog. On my HP printer, it indicates the orientation when you switch on the 'more pages on one sheet' option: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yFPbH.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yFPbH.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The folded corner matches the other paper orientation icons.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The dialog also allows me to select on which edge I want to flip the pages. Generally, if your printer is capable of two-sided printing, the printer dialog contains all the settings you need. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your printer can only print on one side of the paper, it becomes more complex: you have to print one side, then insert the stack into the infeed again in the correct orientation to print the other side. And you have to set the printer to print the correct pages (1-2, 5-6, etc) which is time-consuming. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2019-09-18T08:03:37.817" LastActivityDate="2019-09-18T08:03:37.817" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19402" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19381" CreationDate="2018-10-29T12:51:18.843" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Marker ink is usually alcohol based. But I admit that I am not sure about dry erase. If you go to the store and get a can of denatured alcohol, if it is going to work the stains should come right out without hardly any scrubbing at all. Just pour it on. I don't think the alcohol will ever affect your fabric either, but don't sue me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, you may regret throwing out any of your old stuff if it works as good as I think it might.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25821" LastActivityDate="2018-10-29T12:51:18.843" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19404" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-29T19:16:11.353" Score="7" ViewCount="136" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's that time of year again! I always struggle with the end of daylight saving time, when we have to shift our clocks back and suddenly it is dark all the time before I even leave work. I find it really challenging. What are some good strategies for dealing with this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25879" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-10-29T19:33:28.953" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T18:40:49.383" Title="What are some good strategies for dealing with the end of daylight saving time?" Tags="&lt;time&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19405" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-10-30T06:38:59.740" Score="1" ViewCount="1624" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a fairly recent laptop. It works really well, except that the screws in it keep dropping out. This must be because I have taken it apart to mend or upgrade it that many times, that the teeth have worn down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's not the part of the screw which fits into the screwdriver, it's the tooth spiralled along the shaft of the screw which is worn, or the corresponding groove in the hole in the laptop. What can I do, that the laptop screws will stay screwed in and not drop out like this? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25881" LastActivityDate="2018-11-08T23:34:59.217" Title="How can I mend the worn screws in my laptop?" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19405" CreationDate="2018-10-30T07:58:53.650" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In wood work, If you try to insert a screw into a larger hole a trick is to place a match stick into the hole beside the screw to give the screw something to bite into and wedge itself inside. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;as in this picture:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6jvuz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6jvuz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is likely to have happened is that the holes that you are screwing in and out of will be plastic and will have worn away somewhat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try adding some &quot;Loctite&quot; or other alternative glue type substance to see if that will hold the screw in place, you wouldn't need a lot to fix the screw into place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;alternatively if the casing is metal and the screws are unthreaded, you can purchase a replacement set online for pennies. (I know not a life hack but would be a more professional fix).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastActivityDate="2018-10-30T07:58:53.650" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19407" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2018-10-30T15:14:30.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coconut milk works for me, as do papaya and mango.  The bigger issue I have is the hot stuff on the way out ...  Seriously,  it burns. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25884" LastActivityDate="2018-10-30T15:14:30.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19408" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19404" CreationDate="2018-10-30T19:31:07.487" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only option to make it not dark when you leave work is to leave early (or work from home). Depending on where you live, that would probably happen a few weeks later anyway, since sunset will be earlier each night regardless of daylight savings time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're having trouble with you biological clock, i.e. waking up too early or feeling sleepy in the evening (this fall; in spring, it will be the other way around), one simple option is to make the change gradually. Instead of moving the clock (and adjusting your sleep/wake/meal times) one hour on a single night (Saturday -&gt; Sunday), move it twice: 30 minutes on the Friday -&gt; Saturday night, and 30 minutes the next day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2018-10-30T19:38:41.827" LastActivityDate="2018-10-30T19:38:41.827" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19410" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19387" CreationDate="2018-10-31T03:35:12.730" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want to make sure you get a fresh apple every time, you'll have to make sure you're taking care of the fruit at every step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.) Make sure you're buying good fruit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While organic fruits are widely desired, they also tend to rot quicker due to the lack of preservative coatings. Cheaper apples are coated with layers of food-grade wax, meant to protect the apple and keep it fresh for longer. Of course you should also be checking the skin of the apple for any discoloration, spotting, bruises, or holes. Also give each apple a turn and squeeze with your hand, so you can check for any soft spots that might indicate bruising beneath the surface. Taking a moment in the store to consider the quality of what you're buying will save you tons of hassle in the long run.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2.) Make sure you're storing it right at home. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apples keep best in the cold. They will last longest in temperatures between 30 and 35 degrees Fahrenheit. They will also benefit from high humidity levels, meaning that they are a perfect candidate for your fridge's crisper drawer, if you happen to have one. If not, simply store the apples in a dark area of your fridge, preferably in a sealed container. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thisisinsider.com/how-to-store-apples-and-keep-them-fresh-2017-10&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This Insider article&lt;/a&gt; even suggests storing the apples in plastic bags with damp paper towels, in order to increase the humidity. You should also take care to store the apples away from your other produce, as many vegetables produce ethylene, a chemical that promotes ripening in nearby fruits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3.) Make sure you're storing it right when you bring it for lunch&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you take your apple for lunch, leave it whole for as long as possible. if you intend to slice it, do it right before you eat it. This will prevent any unwanted browning. Also make sure you're keeping the apple as cool as possible, whether this means putting it in a fridge, or simply keeping it away from your lunch and thermos. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25065" LastActivityDate="2018-10-31T03:35:12.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19411" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19412" CreationDate="2018-10-31T14:51:59.490" Score="2" ViewCount="7857" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Background&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=lifehacks+number+1777&amp;amp;oq=lifehacks+number+1777&amp;amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j69i64.6506j1j7&amp;amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Lifehacks #1777&lt;/a&gt;, pressing &quot;9&quot; on a phone will apparently add your number to an internal do not call list on the other end.  This is also apparently verified by a very &lt;a href=&quot;https://removeandreplace.com/2013/10/12/instantly-add-telemarketer-call-list/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;hoaky looking website&lt;/a&gt;.  But I cannot find a solid confirmation or denial of this Lifehack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Question&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it true that I can press &quot;9&quot; on a phone to put a telemarketer on a do not call list?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24525" LastActivityDate="2021-05-06T07:22:01.617" Title="Does pressing &quot;9&quot; on a phone actually put my number on an internal &quot;Do not call&quot; list?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19411" CreationDate="2018-10-31T15:46:29.173" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Short answer: no.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pressing &quot;9&quot; by itself while in dial-pad simply stores a 9 to be dialed along with whatever other numbers are entered afterward when you press &quot;Send&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, this and the sketchy website call into question everything else advised by &quot;Lifehacks #1777&quot; -- and more generally in any unsupported or anonymous advice source.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do this while connected on a call, the number isn't even stored for later dailing -- it's just sent as an immediate tone, as if you were using a tone-controlled system (entering your account number on your bank's service line, for instance).  This is uncomfortable for someone on the other end who might be wearing a headset, but won't put you on a &quot;do not call&quot; list -- and, depending how bad a day the caller has already had, might get you entered as a &quot;good prospect&quot; to receive ten times as many &quot;spam&quot; calls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you get a call you won't want to listen to (robocall, telemarketing, etc.) just hang up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-10-31T15:46:29.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19413" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19411" CreationDate="2018-10-31T22:52:24.397" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a former telephone researcher and call center employee, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;probably not&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have to consider that there are two basic types of calls you may be receiving from &quot;telemarketers&quot;. There are real &quot;robocalls&quot;, where you hear an automated message play. These calls are very common, and are typically used for advertising industries, or scams. The other type of marketing call is where you're in contact with an actual person, albeit a person reading a rather awkward script. These are more frequently used to recruit people for surveys (especially during election periods), or for smaller-scale local advertisement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this &quot;hack&quot; works, it almost certainly only works in the first case. Phone numbers are randomly generated for both of these systems, and there is an account created in association with this phone number. Several different &quot;codes&quot; can be applied to numbers in this system, letting employees (or more often, computers) know what to expect. These numbered codes (generally 1-9) are associated with things like interest level, and how aggressively the person reacts to a pitch. The number 9 is generally associated with the option &quot;Do Not Call&quot;. In the case of robocalls, the assumption is that by entering a number on the keypad, you are accessing a rotary version of this coding system. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The legitimate &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0133-cell-phones-and-do-not-call-registry&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&quot;Do Not Call Registry&quot; can be accessed online&lt;/a&gt;, and only applies to real &quot;telemarketers&quot; (people trying to sell you things). If you still get calls, the best option is to pick up and clearly say &quot;Please do not call me again. I am not interested. Take my number off your list&quot;. This allows anyone on the line, or listening to the recording, to code your response as such, and move on. If you simply hang up, the responses is coded as a &quot;soft refusal&quot;, and you will get more calls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TL;DR: If this hack is true, it still only works for a small number of calls. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25065" LastActivityDate="2018-10-31T22:52:24.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19405" CreationDate="2018-11-01T06:08:01.970" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;the problem with putting glue down the screw hole as a repair is that most glues will grip the screw threads tightly and will not want to unscrew at all. This grip can be so great that you will shear off the screw head before unlocking the threads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I do is look for the next larger size screw and see if it can be made to fit in the assembly. If it will, then it will cut fresh thread grooves into the stripped-out plastic part and hold tight without glue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this does not work, then I backfill the stripped screw hole with a mix of epoxy and wheat flour (the most flour with the least possible amount of epoxy in it), let it harden completely, and then very carefully drill a pilot hole through this mix and then screw in the screw. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-11-01T06:08:01.970" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19415" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-01T06:40:33.233" Score="2" ViewCount="180" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fp6qz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fp6qz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;I am a man.&#xA;I need long fingernails for the job I have- just thumb and pointer finger. It is fiddly manual work- they provide tools but often my hands aren't good enough to use those tools effectively. I also do some private tutoring and I need for my fingernails not to look dirty. How can I achieve that look- hopefully cheaply?  The tips develop an off-white somewhat yellow look and grey at the corner. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13136" LastEditorUserId="13136" LastEditDate="2018-11-10T10:44:13.043" LastActivityDate="2018-11-10T10:44:13.043" Title="How to have long fingernails for work and have them look clean for private tutoring?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19416" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19415" CreationDate="2018-11-01T09:41:32.040" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In case your fingernails are still dirty after washing your hands, you can use some tissue to help clean them (wet and soaped), or wet wipes. If you are using something like ink or grease your fingernails may get stained, and as far as I know there isn't much you can do about it (but that's stain, not dirt, and it's part of the job; I wouldn't be worried about it.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise, (unless that would interfere with your work) you can use disposable gloves to prevent your hands and fingernails from getting dirty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25904" LastActivityDate="2018-11-01T09:41:32.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19417" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19415" CreationDate="2018-11-01T11:03:47.800" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may be worrying too much about this. The white tip on a fingernail is the natural state of a fingernail. Everyone's fingernails look like this. Nobody will think yours look 'unprofessional'. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Conversely, if you modify your fingernails to make the tip not look white it'll attract attention as they won't look natural. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-11-01T11:03:47.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19419" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-01T18:26:31.150" Score="3" ViewCount="1013" Body="&lt;p&gt;For our smart phones we have screen protector and I am not sure if those are also made for laptops. At least where I live, I have never seen anyone use a screen protector for laptops. Whenever I use touchscreen (I almost always, always use keypad. but sometimes I have no choice and I have to use the screen).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am always afraid that screen will get scratched (I don't have long nails) and there are always finger prints on screen,or oil from hands afterwards. I can't easily just clean the screen then, I have to always use some kind of wipe for it and it's not always convenient. Is there a way around it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25906" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2019-01-21T18:28:31.633" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T18:28:31.633" Title="How to prevent laptop's touchscreen from being smudged by finger prints/oil and getting scratched by finger nails?" Tags="&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19420" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19419" CreationDate="2018-11-01T19:09:58.273" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use the same kind of stylus you could use on a smart phone.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Then you will not touch the screen with your fingers, so you will not make the screen dirty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nails do not have that much of an influence on the screen but with a stylus you will not have your nails near the screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-11-01T19:09:58.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19421" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19419" CreationDate="2018-11-02T06:20:08.273" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds like you have a touch screen laptop that you try to avoid touching but sometimes have to?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have you considered, for the times where you need to do a single tap/drag rather than a multi finger one, bending your fingers and touching the screen with the middle finger's &quot;elbow&quot; (the part most people knock on a door with)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your finger tips do the most work in your life, touching food, scratching your nose etc and end up the most oily/dirty. By contrast the skin on the tops of your fingers tends to stay cleaner and drier. I tend to use this part of my finger to work the touchscreen oven/touch sensitive hob on the kitchen when I've just finished cutting food and dumping it in a cookware so I don't end up with e.g juices and sauces smeared all over the place&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, consider using sticky backed Velcro strips to attach a piece of microfibre cloth to your laptop (on the palm rest maybe) so you can rub your fingers clean before touching the screen. You can also detach it and use it to wipe the screen or/and chuck it in the washing machine when it's too dirty. Being microfibres it shouldn't need any chemicals added to do an adequate job but if you choose to use a bit of water it also does a good job of drying the water off without leaving water marks &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative, more of a screen protector- if they don't sell specific ones where you are you might be able to obtain sheets of clear plastic used by school teachers when they want to write on an overhead projector but not actually write on the device itself. Such things may have gone the way of the dinosaur with the advent of whiteboards, smartboarss and computer driven projectors but they still exist. A google search for &quot;acetate sheets&quot; should produce what I mean. They can be trimmed to size and rubbed on your jumper to generate a bit of static electricity which may help them stick to the screen if tape doesn't do it for you. Alternatively a tiny amount of clean water on the screen then spread the sheet out, will also help a bubble free adhesion. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-11-02T06:27:47.937" LastActivityDate="2018-11-02T06:27:47.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19422" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-02T08:24:27.867" Score="3" ViewCount="419" Body="&lt;p&gt;2 millimetres length is enough for work. How can I reliably  cut them to that length? I am used to lining the finger clipper to my fingernail and sometimes undercutting. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13136" LastActivityDate="2018-11-06T22:25:06.857" Title="How to cut fingernails to a certain length" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19422" CreationDate="2018-11-02T11:25:09.990" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can cut to any desired length with scissors and with most clippers, experience will make it easier. So try it and keep trying. I often break one nail while at work and need to cut it, and then want to cut the rest to the same length. Each next time it is easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I have noticed that it is easier when you use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_file&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;file&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And filing your nails has the advantage that you can take off very little and can always keep your nails the length and shape you want them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any nail file will work for this, a diamond file is very nice but not needed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-11-02T19:30:12.963" LastActivityDate="2018-11-02T19:30:12.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19425" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-03T01:36:08.620" Score="-1" ViewCount="445" Body="&lt;p&gt;I spend a lot of time online.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Almost all of it is wasted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reddit, social media, the news, etc. I can spend 10's of hours just dicking around doing nothing. It's incredibly unproductive, hurts my results at work and school and genuinely makes me unhappy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I break this habit?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25917" LastActivityDate="2021-01-16T13:58:59.650" Title="I keep wasting a ton of time on the internet, lifehacks for productivity / will?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ClosedDate="2021-01-16T19:12:00.733" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19426" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19425" CreationDate="2018-11-03T08:15:29.113" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Find what you like doing offline. If you are spending that much time on the web there wouldn't be much to begin with, but think of something you've always wanted to do (learn to play an instrument, learn a foreign language, start parcticing a new sport, take up a new hobby, etc.). Than gradually start limiting your online time and substituting it with your chosen offline activities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25920" LastActivityDate="2018-11-03T08:15:29.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19415" CreationDate="2018-11-03T09:18:59.383" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To avoid having those two fingernails stand out, keep all your nails at 1 to 2 mm all the time. (Using a nail file once a week or so.)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;That way the two slightly longer nails do not stand out as much as they would if the rest of the nails are kept very short.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This length of nail can easily get dirty, so cleaning your nails before and after each meal as well as every time you need to wash your hands while working or tutoring is a good habit.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The tip of a file is often kept plain for use to clean nails.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-11-03T09:18:59.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19428" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19440" CreationDate="2018-11-03T20:01:09.713" Score="5" ViewCount="305" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any tips to reuse the wasted tooth brushes in a useful and interesting way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25649" LastActivityDate="2018-11-18T14:18:47.397" Title="How to use the spare and wasted tooth brushes?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19430" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19428" CreationDate="2018-11-03T22:25:05.373" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bikehacks.com/bikehacks/2015/01/toothbrush-chain-cleaner.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this article&lt;/a&gt;, you can use toothbrushes to clean &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_chain&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;bike chains&lt;/a&gt;. I have to admit I never did this myself; I &lt;em&gt;have&lt;/em&gt; used dish brushes for similar purposes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.bikehacks.com/.a/6a0120a7ed5f9d970b01b8d0c3a265970c-800wi&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2018-11-03T22:25:05.373" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19425" CreationDate="2018-11-04T07:36:58.397" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found that the main reasons I spent hours online are time wasters. This moments before sleep or waking up, eating, commercials, etc. And then this couple of time wasting minutes end up hours sometime. I understand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My best solution was finding either more productive time wasters (like convincing myself to clean the house a bit), or time wasters that let you know how much time you’re wasting. I found that Uncle John’s Bathroom Readers full the void with silly and useless-fact articles like reddit would, but there isn’t an endless amount of click-bait titles to scroll through and catch your attention for more than a couple reads. You waste the perfect amount of time and aren’t stuck in a hole. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if you do have more than enough time for just a couple articles, find a real hobby. Like a real book, movie, video game, or work of some kind. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25927" LastActivityDate="2018-11-04T07:36:58.397" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3932" CreationDate="2018-11-04T19:25:08.353" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I figured this out by trial and error and it works perfectly. I put 2 Tide tabs in the washer, then the smelly clothes. Splash lots of Mr. Clean type liquid on top of the clothes, then lots of Dawn orange scent anti-bacterial dish soap. Use hottest water and heavy duty cycle. Poof. Smell is gone. I have a front loader washer and was nervous that the dawn would suds up too much but was ok.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25933" LastActivityDate="2018-11-04T19:25:08.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19428" CreationDate="2018-11-05T00:22:47.387" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a toothbrush and elbow grease to clean all types of surfaces. Here are some other uses:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Toothbrushes are better at cleaning inside glasses (for drinking from) than the average dish brush because the dish brushes are too large to fit inside small glasses.  You can use toothbrushes to brush caked-on dirt and mud off of your shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Untested uses:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can try using a toothbrush to remove pilling from sweaters. You can try using it to apply facepaint or makeup at your own risk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25488" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T00:22:47.387" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19425" CreationDate="2018-11-05T01:26:14.743" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is good that you realize it is a problem. I suggest you examine your life and your goals in life. If you have any goals, decide if what you are routinely doing is getting you any closer to them. If not, then you must prioritize your activities. While doing something to pursue your goals, you will pretty much automatically reduce your wasted time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;People often use the &quot;life is short&quot; argument to have fun, but to many it is better applied to doing good things while you can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25821" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T01:26:14.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19425" CreationDate="2018-11-05T03:38:24.467" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What helped me in the past in similar situations:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Split your time into manageable pieces. For example, 1 hour of work/study, then, like, 15 minutes or so of whatever &quot;wasteful&quot; activity. When it's your working/studying time, no other activity is allowed except working/studying. It's easier to force yourself to focus and concentrate on something during a short period of time rather than during the whole day.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Limit your daily working/studying time (to something like, say, 8 hours or so). This may sound counter-intuitive (how do I do &lt;em&gt;more&lt;/em&gt; useful stuff if I decidedly spend &lt;em&gt;less&lt;/em&gt; time doing useful stuff???), but it's actually similar to the previous point: it's easier to concentrate if you know you have to do it during some limited time. Whereas if you have &quot;all the time in the world&quot; to work or study, you don't even feel the need to focus and do your stuff right now: what's the hurry, you have all day! Rather think of it this way: you do your work, and nothing but work, during these 8 hours, then you have all the time in the world (what's left of it, anyway) for Reddit, social media, cats on youtube, &lt;strike&gt;porn on... not that I know where, I never watch porn, disregard that&lt;/strike&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you finish your daily work, plan a small thing you do first on the next day. Deliberately leave something unfinished, if you need. As a rule, start your next day's activity with doing that small thing, before anything else, before Reddit, before youtube cats, etc.: it's small, easy to do and it gets you started with the work instead of with the social media. If your work or studies are at least somewhat interesting, this last point alone may solve the procrastination problem.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21176" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T03:38:24.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19436" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-05T12:18:07.557" Score="0" ViewCount="863" Body="&lt;p&gt;During the summers when we do not need warm woolens, or during the winters when we do not need light cotton clothes, we have to store them away till we can use them later. We put kapoor pill in it but when we get out these to use them again in the season they give a pungent smell. How to remove it from clothes? Is it harmful for newborn babies?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25935" LastEditorUserId="2569" LastEditDate="2018-11-13T14:49:47.953" LastActivityDate="2018-11-13T14:49:47.953" Title="How to remove kapoor smell from clothes? Is smelling kapoor is dangerous?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19438" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19428" CreationDate="2018-11-05T13:30:47.693" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use worn-out toothbrushes for several purposes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;to remove dirt under my fingernails,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;to clean files and sandpaper.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T13:30:47.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19425" CreationDate="2018-11-05T13:38:23.963" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plan your day, in as much detail as you need to. When I know I have to finish 6 specific tasks in my work day, there's pressure to finish them before I'm 'allowed' to waste time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try finding more productive uses for that wasted time. When your mind craves a distraction, go take a walk instead of firing up Reddit. The walk clears your mind and has a set length, when you come back you're ready to tackle the next task.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I found I waste the most time on a few websites. So I installed a browser extension that &lt;a href=&quot;https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/leechblock/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;keeps track of how much time I spend there&lt;/a&gt;, and blocks access after a preset time. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T13:38:23.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19440" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19428" CreationDate="2018-11-05T18:20:23.027" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use old toothbrushes for cleaning multiple surfaces in multiple ways. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For grout: I drill a small hole in the center of the head, push a small bolt through, add nut, tighten, cut off the toothbrush handle and install it as a bit into my drill. Instant power &#xA;scrubber. You can do the same with a larger &lt;a href=&quot;https://snapguide.com/guides/attach-a-scrub-brush-to-a-power-drill-for-the-ultimate-cleaning-hack/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;scrub brush&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For cleaning small parts or jewelry: Apply appropriate cleaner to toothbrush and scrub away. Much easier cleaning tool than a sponge or scrub pad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TFXno.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TFXno.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;toothbrush scrubber&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T18:20:23.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19441" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19446" CreationDate="2018-11-05T19:01:08.023" Score="1" ViewCount="91" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have got water spots on my wooden table. Is there any trick to make them disappear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25910" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T12:51:45.097" Title="How to clean water spots from wooden table?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;wood&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19436" CreationDate="2018-11-05T19:34:50.987" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The smell should go away easily after one wash and drying in the sun. Camphor is not harmful, neither for babies nor for adults. It proves to be a good remedy for blocked nose is winter season.&#xA;Naphthalene balls are used to store clothes for a long time by most of the people in the world so you should also use them instead of using camphor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25850" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T19:34:50.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19441" CreationDate="2018-11-05T19:40:45.023" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use any volatile liquid like any glass cleaner or you could also use alcohol or petrol. Volatile liquids evaporate at a much faster rate and hence unlike water do not leave stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25850" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T19:40:45.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19444" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="452" CreationDate="2018-11-05T19:52:00.500" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the type in this pic, with the door ajar, reach in with the key and unlock this chain that has it conveniently built-in for this very purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25939" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T19:52:00.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19445" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="335" CreationDate="2018-11-05T20:27:51.403" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Beer always works for me. Specifically something amber/blond in color and not crazy strong. A pilsner, lager, or maybe a hefeweisen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've always assumed it's the alcohol, though it could be the carbon dioxide reacting with the pH of the capsaicin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T20:27:51.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19446" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19441" CreationDate="2018-11-05T21:31:33.153" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may be surprising, but the best solution I've found to remove both water and heat spots from a wooden table, is an iron. Cover the spot with a dish towel (so as not to directly burn the table), then iron the towel. The heat will transfer from the towel to the wood and the spot will magically disappear. I have done this myself multiple times, and so has my mother.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5AjjkTDAPQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;youtube link&lt;/a&gt; that I followed. Often the youtubers use thick towels, or folded a towel a bunch, but we found there wasn't enough heat being transferred. So just use a regular thickness towel, and don't fold it, but just keep an eye on it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25927" LastActivityDate="2018-11-05T21:31:33.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19447" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19425" CreationDate="2018-11-06T00:30:45.013" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As said previously, plan your day, give yourself small breaks/rewards when you do some work, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try the Forest Chrome extension or app, or if you want something more aggressive, get blockers(&lt;a href=&quot;https://getcoldturkey.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://getcoldturkey.com/&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope that helps&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25941" LastActivityDate="2018-11-06T00:30:45.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19448" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19422" CreationDate="2018-11-06T22:25:06.857" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cut my thumbnail and first two fingernails slightly long (about 1 mm) and the last two nails short (0 mm).  After cutting with a nail clipper, I use an emery board (maybe 180 or 200 grit) to file them to be smooth and even (so they don't snag clothes).  I find that metal nail files (such as the ones built into fingernail clippers) do not have sufficiently fine crosscuts, so I only use those for emergencies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To answer your question, using a clipper and emery board makes it easy to cut them so the finished product is the desired length.  I leave the nails on the thumb and first two fingers a little long in order to be able to pick up small objects and fit in tight places, using them like small tools.  The last two nails are virtually useless for this purpose, so I cut them short so they're not in the way.  By the time my three nails are at 2 mm, they're too long and almost like little knives.  That's when I cut them back to avoid injury by accidentally grazing myself or others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24637" LastActivityDate="2018-11-06T22:25:06.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19449" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-07T01:35:08.207" Score="1" ViewCount="480" Body="&lt;p&gt;I experience this embarrassing scenario of sneezing while my mouth is full with food, and it has been happening again quite often recently(Well count myself unlucky, even when I took a friend's advice on eating slower, in those few times where I just happen to go overboard with my speed, it just happens and I get into a mess). It always comes at the most unpredictable moment and my sneeze gives me very little reaction time to do anything with whatever is in my mouth. Usually, I will just turn away from everyone, cover my nose and mouth in hope of minimizing the food that gets thrown out from either place and landing onto someone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, my past actions only prevented others from being affected by my actions. It does no value in preventing the sneeze or minimizing food that is spit out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, the consequences of sneezing may lead to an irritated nose if it happens that any spicy food that I was currently eating was thrown out mostly from my nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In such a short reaction time and with high surprise element where it’s difficult to either swallow and spit out the food immediately, is there any solution anyone can recommend to achieve the goal of preventing the sneezing or minimizing food that is spit out. I have seen some of these posts &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13825/how-to-avoid-a-loud-embarrassing-sneeze&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6377/i-cant-stop-sneezing&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;, but I'm not sure if they actually work or they really solve my problem here. Thanks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25643" LastEditorUserId="25643" LastEditDate="2018-11-16T17:39:21.523" LastActivityDate="2019-01-07T17:01:35.290" Title="How to minimise food spitting from sneezing" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19452" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-07T13:45:10.617" Score="1" ViewCount="265" Body="&lt;p&gt;As someone who is oversensitive to touch, I find headphone to be painful. I can't wear an &quot;on-hear&quot; headphone and even the &quot;around-hear&quot; can be painful if I wear them for too long. Worst, if I need to use my glasses at the same time (to be on the computer for example), I'm unable to do so because of the pain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm also oversensitive to noise (but less than to touch) and I would like to have some solution to &quot;cancel noise&quot; in everydays situations (in the open space, in a crowded place, etc...). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to my oversensitive touch, a noise-canceling headphone isn't a solution. However, I think something similar to an Ostrich Pillow could be a solution (but not the real version since I want to be able to see things).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CPC9Z.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CPC9Z.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Ostrich Pillow&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, I was wondering if you had some DIY tutorial I could follow to make a comfortable noise-canceler (or just a product that fit my need I could buy)? It doesn't need to be for making some kind of Ostrich Pillow, I'm open to other solution as well. I'm also open to solutions for a noise-canceler that you can't easily cart around and who isn't supposed to move after you have installed it (for an open-office scenario for example).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Note and clarifications:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Earphones are even worst than on-hear headphone and, for this reason, I'm pretty sure earplugs won't do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to have an idea of how oversensitive touch is like, here are some example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I hate slim and believe they are the most uncomfortable thing ever. For this reason, I only wear large trousers (and cloth in general).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tights are awful, they feel too weird and I can't focus on anything else while wearing them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I don't use nail polish on my fingers because the sensation of having this on my fingers feel too weird (but my toes are fine with nail polish).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I don't tie my hair because &quot;they don't like&quot; being bent another way. And, when I do tie them, it becomes painful after a time.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are some parts of my body that are more fine with touch:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The top of my head. I don't mind wearing a hood and winter cap are fine (but, strangely, sun cap are less fine). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;My shoulders. I'm used to wearing a backpack and so, I believe that something who would weigh on my shoulders will be fine.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The big point to remember: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;My ears are the most sensitive part of my body and anything putting pressure on them is a big no (I even have a system to be able to sleep on the side without my ears touching the pillow).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25950" LastEditorUserId="25950" LastEditDate="2018-11-10T07:33:55.200" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T19:51:22.343" Title="Making a comfortable noise-canceler" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19453" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19452" CreationDate="2018-11-07T14:32:07.810" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Would simple earplugs help? There are a variety of designs, including memory foam plugs that gradually expand in your ear. You may be able to find a set that fits gently and doesn't bother you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zq3fO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zq3fO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;memory foam ear plugs&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-11-07T14:32:07.810" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19454" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19405" CreationDate="2018-11-07T17:22:02.180" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap the threads with a layer of tape.  Any tape will do, but I prefer electrical tape, because it is thin, pliable, and doesn't tear easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit:  I will note that there's actually nothing wrong with your screws.  It's your case that needs help.  Whatever you have been doing is damaging, and whichever solution you choose, you should be careful on the pressure you apply on the screws.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastEditorUserId="4700" LastEditDate="2018-11-08T23:34:59.217" LastActivityDate="2018-11-08T23:34:59.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19455" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19452" CreationDate="2018-11-08T11:27:36.037" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is not really an answer, but something for you to bear in mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sense tend to adjust;  the more you try to spare them the more acute they become. If your sensitivity to sound isn't that bad (if it is just unpleasant, but doesn't give you headaches, for example) I really wouldn't advise you to block everyday noise. This would make your sensitivity even worse eventually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25959" LastActivityDate="2018-11-08T11:27:36.037" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19456" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-09T16:04:56.913" Score="1" ViewCount="71" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was recently trying to get candle wax off my carpet using iron which was affective but I forgot that I was running out of paper and that left a burn on my carpet which I m sad about as I am a on rent. How can I removed the black burn area without discolouring or damaging the carpet? &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r1IEI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r1IEI.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;burned carpet&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T15:58:11.663" Title="Fixing burned carpet" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19460" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13825" CreationDate="2018-11-10T02:01:27.380" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can't avoid the sneezing, then sneeze into the crook of your arm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When wearing a long-sleeved, preferably soft and thick piece of clothing, this will muffle the sneeze to a good degree. This solution has the advantage that it's available in time for every sneeze. And in general, it is microbiologically much safer than sneezing into your hand – as in, potential germs will not spread with the next handshake, touching things etc..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2018-11-10T02:01:27.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19461" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19452" CreationDate="2018-11-10T02:13:48.180" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use noise-cancelling directional loudspeakers (once available).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I looked into this technology around 2010 when I tried to find a noise-cancelling solution for a friend who had to sleep in a noisy environment. There were some scientific studies and experiments, but no products for &quot;noise-cancelling speakers&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe you have more luck now, but I'm not aware of any ready-made products yet :( I found only a working prototype called &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ippinka.com/blog/sono-peace-quiet-home/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;SONO&lt;/a&gt;. It was presented in 2013, but is not available on the market yet. Also it's not a directional loudspeaker but meant to filter / cancel noises coming in through glass windows – but it would be a partial solution already.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But technically there is no reason against this. Earphones are also &quot;just&quot; small loudspeakers, and the noise-cancelling ones produce the opposite phase for each sound wave. This same principle can be used in directional loudspeakers. There are attempts to create highly directional loudspeakers from the interference of ultrasonic sounds. Not a DIY solution though …&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastEditorUserId="4673" LastEditDate="2018-11-12T01:35:15.967" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T01:35:15.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5506" CreationDate="2018-11-10T03:07:15.970" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The holes are definitely from the keys … happens to me since years :D As a solution, and prevention of future damage done to the poor trousers, I started wearing the keys on the &lt;em&gt;outside&lt;/em&gt; instead of putting them into the pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can even do this with the exact keychain that you have, just switch its ends:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mount the loop end to the belt loop in the same way how you &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/gntXhYfunC4?t=19&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;connect two rubber rings&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mount the key ring to the small fabric loop also holding the carabiner.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use the karabiner to connect to the belt loop.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Store the loose part of the keychain in your pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way, the keys will hang loosely outside the pocket. I like that wearing comfort is much better than with the keys inside, esp. when cycling, walking longer distances, with a bit tight trousers, or with a lot of keys. Optics are fine at least for the people wearing the upper body clothing over their trousers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now for the rather hilarious way how I found this &quot;solution&quot;: it was just a necessity since the pocket holes would get so large that the keys fell through. I had secured them beforehand with a keychain in case that happens, to not lose them, but then they'd fall inside the trousers nearly to my foot, and get entangled when pulling on the keychain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2018-11-10T03:07:15.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19456" CreationDate="2018-11-10T03:27:48.047" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best you can hope for without replacing that section of carpet (which is possible), get some &lt;a href=&quot;http://m.havelssewing.com/fabric-scissors-multi-angled-fabric-scissors.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;angled sewing scissors&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eQ3b7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eQ3b7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;sciscors&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;You May be able to find them at a fabric store, or online for less. Link included for reference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Carefully snip off the burned discolored segment of carpet fiber, keeping the scissor blades level with the floor as to make the cuts least noticeable. Because this is a low-pile carpet, you must be careful to cut as little off as possible. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trim through a small section, then stand up and see if the cut section looks okay. If not, you must replace the entire section of carpet which is a much bigger job, but can be done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try this method. If it doesn’t work, come back and I will give instructions to replacing a section of carpet. Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2018-11-10T03:27:48.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19465" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15788" CreationDate="2018-11-10T14:51:34.460" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;White polyurethane (PU) sealant is a good candidate and should yield a nearly invisible repair. It's not foam but of a similar softness and flexibility as foam so there is little danger of mechanical separation during use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructions:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clean the hole thoroughly inside to de-grease it. I usually use ethanol. In your case a cotton bud would make a good cleaning tool.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Push in the tip of a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=sealant%20gun&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sealant gun&lt;/a&gt; into the hole and fill it with PU sealant. It's fine if some comes out the hole, at least you'll know it's full …&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a plastic scraper to remove excess material and create a smooth exterior. An old credit card works well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let it cure for a few days. PU sealant hardens by reaction with air humidity at a rate of 1-3 mm/day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disadvantage:&lt;/strong&gt; If you don't have it around, most likely you'll have to buy a full 300 ml cartridge of PU sealant. It's universally useful and lasts ca. 6 months once the cartridge is open, so not a big deal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Variation:&lt;/strong&gt; Note that there are also PU based construction glues. These are a higher strength material but also become harder than sealants, so I think that a sealant mimics the mechanical properties of the foam better in this case. Anyway, both would do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Source:&lt;/strong&gt; Educated guess from experience. I glued maybe 8 shoe soles back in place over the years, some with a foam backing. And PU sealant / glue worked best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2018-11-10T14:51:34.460" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19466" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24792" CreationDate="2018-11-10T15:22:24.850" Score="2" ViewCount="3422" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually have an opened, partially used 300 ml cartridge of polyurethane (PU) sealant around that I slowly use for various repairs. It's the type of cartridges used in a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&amp;amp;q=sealant%20gun&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sealant gun&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now PU cures by reacting with humidity in the air and till now, I could not find a way to store them for longer than 3-4 months without the content starting to harden and going to waste. Ideally I'd like to store them for up to 3 &lt;em&gt;years&lt;/em&gt;. That would be longer than the shelf life of even an unopened cartridge. (And if I'd have to remove the sealant from the cartridge for storage, that would also be ok.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Failure modes:&lt;/strong&gt; Often the hardening starts in the upper part and slowly progresses downwards. So when poking through the upper part with a nail one might still find soft sealant to use. But sometimes all of the sealant will become more viscous at the same time. It would then not harden completely (yet) but cannot be used with a manual sealant gun anymore. Unopened cartridges seem to harden from humidity entering around the end cap – the piece pushed along once starting to use the sealant gun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What I tried:&lt;/strong&gt; I replaced the tip of the cartridge with a screwed on, tight plastic cap for storage. It helps somewhat but is not a reliable or long-term solution, also not even when covering the thread in sealant before. It seems that everything that can transport even small amounts of humidity (and hardened PU sealant does) is sufficient to allow hardening over time. For this reason, methods used for silicone cartridges (woodscrew in the nozzle etc.) don't work for PU sealant: hardened silicone protects the silicone below, but this is not true for PU sealant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastEditorUserId="4673" LastEditDate="2018-11-21T13:50:16.383" LastActivityDate="2021-05-27T16:56:03.747" Title="How to store opened PU sealant cartridges?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19467" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19471" CreationDate="2018-11-10T18:58:30.093" Score="0" ViewCount="4852" Body="&lt;p&gt;I realized that my vacuum cleaner does not have a HEPA air filter, and I was wondering if I could just put a few layers of tissue paper to filter the air. I looked at the surface of the existing filter and tissue paper with a 120x magnifying microscope, and the tissue paper seems to have a denser surface/less gaps than the original vacuum cleaner filter. Is that a good idea? Will it actually filter air? Will it ruin my vacuum cleaner?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25976" LastActivityDate="2020-04-08T05:17:01.153" Title="Can a tissue paper make a good air filter?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2232" CreationDate="2018-11-11T02:08:48.433" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is a not-too-serious but technically worthwhile solution that creates plastic waste instead of wasting &lt;em&gt;lots&lt;/em&gt; of papertowels :P Also saves on soap and handwashing water!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put on single-use gloves when standing before the door of the restroom.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do your business inside the restroom. (For men urinating, there's one additional rule: left hand to handle objects, right hand to handle body parts.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Open the door of the restroom and block it with the foot from closing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.globus.co.uk/how-to-safely-remove-disposable-gloves&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Safely remove the gloves&lt;/a&gt;. This is a standard technique also for medical personnel and avoids all contact between skin and potentially contaminated glove surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Holding the gloves on their former inside surface, throw them into the trash can that is hopefully close to the door.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2018-11-11T02:08:48.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19467" CreationDate="2018-11-11T07:21:21.630" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;tissue paper can be used as a filter for particulates in air, but because the material itself is so weak, a strong flow of air through it will cause it to tear to pieces. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, even if it were mechanically strong, the particles it filters out would sit right on its surface, pile up there, and quickly plug up the pores in it and stop the flow of air through it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For these reasons, air filters are often made with some metal mesh structure embedded in them to furnish mechanical strength and with a filter material that traps particulates within its thickness and not on its surface. This &quot;thick&quot; filter lets the filter last longer and trap a larger quantity of particles before it gets plugged up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-11-11T07:21:21.630" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19466" CreationDate="2018-11-11T10:05:36.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My thoughts go along the line 'seal the cap'. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whatever you are using, make sure it doesn't react with PU (or in its vapours, in this case).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of what I know wax is non-reactive with other chemicals and may work well in this case (but I am NOT a chemist, so check that first). Another thing that comes to my mind is some kind of silicone (like the one in hot-glue guns for example), but I have no idea if silicone reacts with PU.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(This is just a suggestion; I've never tried it.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25981" LastActivityDate="2018-11-11T10:05:36.660" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19477" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15994" CreationDate="2018-11-11T14:16:28.740" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Superglue works well! I've tried the needle heating method but the needle just couldn't pull out the broken part even though it's already penetrated half of the tip. So I applied a little glue on the surface of the needle then stick into the hole and waited for about 2 min to pull the whole thing out~&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JnppP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JnppP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25984" LastActivityDate="2018-11-11T14:16:28.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19478" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19466" CreationDate="2018-11-11T17:46:21.877" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;With silicone sealant cartridges, I've got into the habit of just letting the silicone cure in the nozzle then &lt;em&gt;replacing&lt;/em&gt; the nozzle next time I want to use the product. The cured silicone makes a very good seal and the product stays completely usable in the tube. I usually buy the replacement nozzles for around £0.07 each in packs of 10 or 12. Sometimes, I drive a screw into the hardened silicone an cleanly pull it from the nozzle for re-use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll admit I've never tried this with filler/gripper/adhesive tubes, but it might be worth a try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-11-11T17:46:21.877" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19479" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19484" CreationDate="2018-11-11T17:47:42.783" Score="0" ViewCount="61" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is a common issue for females. Nails-paints became dry very quickly. How can I reuse my dry nails-paints?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25974" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T10:07:28.793" Title="How can I reuse my dry nails-paints?" Tags="&lt;paint&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2018-12-01T10:16:15.687" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19481" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9824" CreationDate="2018-11-12T07:15:27.197" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using an All Purpose Cleaner and Ammonia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You Will Need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;All purpose cleaner&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ammonia&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mild soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soft cloths&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cotton balls&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Steps to Remove the Ink:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spray the ink stained &lt;a href=&quot;https://corrugatedplasticsheet.net/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;coroplast&lt;/a&gt; with an all purpose cleaner.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wipe away with a clean cloth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the stain remains, moisten a soft cloth or cotton ball with&#xA;ammonia.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay it on the ink stain for a few minutes, then wipe away.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash the area with soapy water to remove any cleaning residue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry with a soft cloth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using Rubbing Alcohol&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You Will Need:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubbing alcohol&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soft cloths&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cotton balls&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Steps to Remove the Ink:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubbing alcohol is effective in removing many ink stains without&#xA;damaging the surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Moisten a cotton ball or soft cloth with the rubbing alcohol.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub it over the surface of the stain until the ink is removed. There&#xA;is no need to apply excessive pressure, just continual rubbing will&#xA;remove the ink.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once removed, dry with a soft cloth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25991" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T07:15:27.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19482" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19479" CreationDate="2018-11-12T07:42:08.207" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy nail polish thinner (from where you buy your nail polish) to make the thickened nail polish runny again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25993" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T07:42:08.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19483" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19428" CreationDate="2018-11-12T10:33:44.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also use a toothbrush to clean out clogged shower drains. If the drains tend to get clogged with hair, it's convenient to use a toothbrush to clear it out (rather than using your hands/fingers directly). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25995" LastEditorUserId="25995" LastEditDate="2018-11-12T13:14:55.160" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T13:14:55.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19484" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19479" CreationDate="2018-11-12T10:44:12.360" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Adding on to @user18894's answer, you could also buy acetone from a beauty shop or drug store. Dip the brush of the nail polish into a bit of acetone, then place it back into the bottle to make the dry polish runny again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some more suggestions and a step-by-step guide: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Restore-Thick-Dried-Out-Nail-Polish&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.wikihow.com/Restore-Thick-Dried-Out-Nail-Polish&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25995" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T10:44:12.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19487" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-12T19:25:50.820" Score="1" ViewCount="124" Body="&lt;p&gt;The back of my computer has 5 or 6 different USB devices connected to it, among a mess of other cables. One or two of these I can identify, since the plugs are rather distinct. But most plugs I can't really tell apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's a good way to make the plugs better identifiable when looking just at the back of the computer (i.e. the Motherboard's USB sockets)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastActivityDate="2018-11-14T08:53:34.167" Title="Identify which USB device corresponds to which USB plug" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19488" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19487" CreationDate="2018-11-12T19:42:10.687" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe color coded tapes would help? I mean that you could put a small red tape on one end of the cable, and the same color on the other end. I'm not sure which kind of devices you have attached to your computer, but maybe you could pick a color which somehow corresponds to that specific device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T19:42:10.687" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19489" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19452" CreationDate="2018-11-12T19:51:22.343" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the only issue with the ostrich pillow is that you can't see, why don't you just cut eye holes into it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T19:51:22.343" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19490" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11918" CreationDate="2018-11-12T21:16:29.727" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try putting the a water bottle that's cold in a bucket or container and put it under running hot water or vice versa. Only keep the bottle there for about 2-3 minutes, but if you keep it there for too long, do the other way. Example: You have a cold water bottle so you put it in a bucket and put it under running hot water, but you leave it there too long so it's really hot now. All you have to do is put it under cold water, but for a little bit this time. After all of that, it should be good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25999" LastEditorUserId="25999" LastEditDate="2018-11-12T21:42:16.180" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T21:42:16.180" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19487" CreationDate="2018-11-12T21:35:02.970" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to Glorfindel's answer of colored tape on both ends of a cord, you could add white tape with the name of the device. For example, you can write &quot;printer&quot; on tape at both ends of that cord. One advantage over color-coded tape is that you can look at just ONE end of the cord to know what it's for (the printer, for example). With colored tape, you need to look at the end plugged into the device to find out which device that is, and then look at the end in your computer to find that same color tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-11-12T21:35:02.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19492" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-13T03:29:33.180" Score="0" ViewCount="172" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need a way to remove sun tan quickly, I'm a cricket player and i play cricket match every weekend whenever i come back from a cricket match, color of my face and neck turns totally different from color of  my body just because of sun tan. and it looks disgusting.&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Is there any way to quickly remove Sun Tan?&lt;/strong&gt; i want to get it done like in few hours. Please only give home remedies because medical creams can damage my skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But.&#xA;After few days, my skin automatically turns but i want to remove sun tan,the same day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26003" LastActivityDate="2018-11-14T11:20:43.287" Title="How to quickly remove Sun Tan?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19494" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7345" CreationDate="2018-11-13T11:30:44.063" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Best and simplest way is to put the bottle under steam for 10 minutes nearly....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26006" LastActivityDate="2018-11-13T11:30:44.063" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19495" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7345" CreationDate="2018-11-13T14:00:35.847" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;it is quite common that the new water bottle contains the smell so the best ways are:the first is that rinse the bottle with cold water and then put the warm water in it and then put one table_spoon of the baking soda which is one of the natural smell remover. place it for a night and then wash it properly and leave it to dry completely. the second opinion of mine is that water bottles should be washed and then filled after two or three days so it might not have a bad smell. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26008" LastActivityDate="2018-11-13T14:00:35.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19492" CreationDate="2018-11-13T14:47:11.260" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can't remove the melanin from your skin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But you can (and should) prevent the sun from shining on it. Use sun-blocker (experiment till you find a brand you like), or a hat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You see a lot of cricketers wearing caps. There are even special hats with flaps at the back, to protect the neck. You can also wear a shirt with a collar and turn it up to protect your neck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2018-11-13T14:47:11.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19498" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-14T00:09:48.027" Score="1" ViewCount="119" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandparents' &lt;a href=&quot;https://support.hp.com/ca-en/product/hp-officejet-pro-8710-all-in-one-printer-series/7902014&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;HP Officejet 8710&lt;/a&gt; alleges that only the Cyan and Yellow cartridges are empty. The blue and black aren't. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My grandparents know that &lt;a href=&quot;https://superuser.com/q/107292/269574&quot;&gt;monochrome printing can require color cartridges too&lt;/a&gt;, but  still fancy compelling the printer to print, regardless of the resulting print quality. &lt;a href=&quot;https://superuser.com/q/45013/269574&quot;&gt;They`d loathe to buy a monochrome printer or ink cartridges.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2018-11-14T15:14:34.543" Title="How can I force a color printer to print in black and white, when only the color cartridges are allegedly empty?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19500" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19487" CreationDate="2018-11-14T08:53:34.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Techniques for identifying cables:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obtain a continuous-tape style label printer and print the name of the device served, plus an equal number of spaces, on a label. Peel the label, stick it on the wire at the &quot;half way along the label&quot; and wrap it round, sticking the label back to itself&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use paint or similar liquid-that-dries (like Tipp-Ex style correction fluid) to mark the plug up with a pattern of dots (like dice) and mark the device with similar&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Identify a section of the plug where wiring will not be present, and use a craft/exacto knife to cut small V shaped notches in the edge of the plug - different notches for different devices; has the advantage that it won't rub off or fall off like other methods. Will require something on the other end, like a written number of the notch count, to associate device with plug&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use cable ties/zip ties of differing colors to mark the cable with a pattern and an equivalent on the other end&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use heat shrink of differing colors to establish a pattern at the plug and peripheral end of the wire - you probably won't find heat-shrink that will fit over a plug but shrink enough to form a tight grip on the wire, so leave part of the heat-shrink on the plug and shrink it to a tight fit on the plug&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replace the USB cables with cables of different colors&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replace the USB cables with white ones and write on the plug end with a Sharpie/permanent marker&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tie a variable number/style of knots in the cable (don't pull too tight) as a way of coding/numbering the cables &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a hot melt glue gun or other suitable adhesive to attach a different kind of material to each cable&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;USB plugs are typically all different thanks to different manufacturers - if you're still using the various USB cables that came with each device and they are all slightly different physically, a hand drawn legend, stuck to the case, of what each plug looks like and what it serves may suffice&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, as clarified from your comments - you seem to only have an occasional need to disconnect these cables, when you open the case of your PC. I can't imagine that this will happen more than a few times a year, and some cables aren't long enough to allow them to remain connected. Pull the case out slowly, disconnecting cables as they pull tight. Upon re-installation, plug the dangling USB ends in anywhere where they'll fit - USB devices aren't fussy about the port they came out of/go back into so just plug whatever wherever&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An exception to this is if you have a mix of USB port types - typically blue are superspeed/USB3, black are normal USB 2 and yellow are high power (good for charging or running hubs) ports. Rather than coding your cables for what device is served, you should consider coding them for what speed/power the device requires. It's likely that USB 3 cables (high speed) will already have a blue plastic part inside the metal shroud and an SS indicator on the plug: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IKXom.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IKXom.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These should be connected to a blue or SS marked port&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is unlikely that a device will have a yellow plug if it should be connected to a yellow port because the USB spec is quite strict about the power delivery capability and hence devices have to comply with it. As such, high power ports &lt;em&gt;shouldn't&lt;/em&gt; be needed, but are advantageous to have for devices that don't play by the rules, or that can make use of higher power when available (phones etc may charge faster on high power ports)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Connect things that need charging, or hubs that will have multiple devices hanging off them (and not necessarily any external power supply), or devices that feature a motor (like non-SSD portable hard disks) to high power ports. If you see notifications like &quot;this device has malfunctioned and windows does not recognize it&quot;, it may work in a higher power port, or a back-of-case port rather than a front-of-case port (front of case ports run off extension cables that can cause problems with higher power requirement devices)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-11-14T08:53:34.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19498" CreationDate="2018-11-14T09:06:47.140" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This would be better asked on SuperUser, as it's about technology features rather than anything lifehack related, but most of the HP printers I've worked with have an option to Restrict Color in the settings menu of the device, or within the web site that the printer runs. Most HP devices, particularly those that are intended for office or commercial use, run a web site that admins can use to change printer settings remotely. To use it you'll need to find the IP address of the printer. A good place to look for this would be your network router admin panel - they usually have a list somewhere of all the IP addresses they've handed out, and sometimes the name of the device they've handed it out to. If there is no device name, they should at least have something that says which MAC address is associated with an IP address, and every device int he world has a unique MAC address, which should be written on the device serial number label. If you find neither of these things, it's time to scan your network using some software - I usually use Softperfect Network Scanner 6.2.1 (the last version that was freeware) but there are plenty of tools of this type - and discover the printer's IP that way&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's the instructions for a related family - &lt;a href=&quot;https://support.hp.com/hr-en/document/c04558136&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://support.hp.com/hr-en/document/c04558136&lt;/a&gt; - see if you can follow them for your HP printer's web site&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a video of someone using some HP printer's built-in-web-server to restrict color: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjCDWpcq0J8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjCDWpcq0J8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The phrase to google for is typically &quot;restrict color&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-11-14T09:13:02.173" LastActivityDate="2018-11-14T09:13:02.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19502" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-14T09:18:00.050" Score="0" ViewCount="2213" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got a new stylus, the ordinary rubber type, and it is working fine, but it's squeaking (which is somewhat irritating). I'm currently using talc to stop that, but it creates quite a mess. I was thinking of trying petrolatum or wax, but I don't know if these would cause the rubber to deteriorate, and I don't want to use something that could do that (like oil). So has anyone had such issue and how did they fix it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26011" LastActivityDate="2019-10-13T11:00:25.037" Title="How to fix a squeaky stylus?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19492" CreationDate="2018-11-14T11:20:43.287" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Based on my personal experience as I often do tracking:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply aloe vera gel on affected area and keep all over night&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I also apply curd on affected area about 15-20 mins&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can also apply curd-besan-haldi pack once in week and its work like charm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26012" LastActivityDate="2018-11-14T11:20:43.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19498" CreationDate="2018-11-14T15:14:34.543" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way, by far, is to simply change the printer to print black and white in the printer options of the print setup dialog of whatever program you're trying to print from. If the program doesn't offer that, then you usually can set that in the global printer options on your OS settings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25582" LastActivityDate="2018-11-14T15:14:34.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19507" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19428" CreationDate="2018-11-14T16:55:48.297" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The uses of toothbrush is as follow:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To dye hair near forehead without smudging.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To clean stainless steal taps.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To remove dust from wooden furniture specialy from that areas where we can't reach or the design of furniture does not allow us to clean directly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To remove dead skin cells from your lips.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For painting.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastEditorUserId="25649" LastEditDate="2018-11-14T17:01:38.427" LastActivityDate="2018-11-14T17:01:38.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19509" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-14T17:45:32.057" Score="1" ViewCount="825" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just bought a cashmere scarf, which I really like. However, even out of the box, I think it will unravel at the edges. Is there a good way to stop this from happening? Should I just be super careful with? Should I stitch the edges somehow?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26016" LastActivityDate="2018-11-24T18:48:33.163" Title="How do I keep my cashmere scarf from unraveling?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19510" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19516" CreationDate="2018-11-14T18:59:42.683" Score="0" ViewCount="35" Body="&lt;p&gt;My house was renovating a few days ago. I forgot that the gate of my house was recently painted. I passed by the gate and my shirt was ruined with wet paint which was not remove after washing. I tried my best to remove that spot but all in vain. What should I do now?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-12-04T19:16:16.610" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T19:16:16.610" Title="How to remove paint spot from clothes?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19512" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-15T01:22:35.823" Score="0" ViewCount="128" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of leather boots that are this reddish brown color. I would like to strip them and then dye them a darker tan/brown color. Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26021" LastActivityDate="2019-04-14T10:02:10.403" Title="How to remove reddish brown boot dye from boots and make them a nice brown" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19513" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-15T03:12:20.693" Score="0" ViewCount="604" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EDsWA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As one can see that the books on left do not remain straight after few days. They become inclined. This affects the bottom corner of book, it gets folded with a large radius.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastActivityDate="2018-11-21T15:11:11.730" Title="How to keep books from slipping?" Tags="&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19514" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19523" CreationDate="2018-11-15T05:14:38.290" Score="1" ViewCount="31" Body="&lt;p&gt;What are some good methods for keeping furniture polish nice and shiny? Over time, performing simple things such as moving or shifting furniture or continual dusting causes the polish to wear off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some good methods to preserve furniture polish and allow it to last longer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastEditorUserId="22181" LastEditDate="2018-11-16T03:40:25.883" LastActivityDate="2018-11-16T03:40:25.883" Title="Making Furniture Polish Last Longer" Tags="&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19515" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19513" CreationDate="2018-11-15T08:35:31.943" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The normal solution is to use bookends: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kn45m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kn45m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(random image picked from a 'bookends' image search)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy these, but you can also build them yourself. One option is to get a few pieces of wood in A4 size and attach them to the wall (or to your existing shelf on the left) vertically, then insert the books and binders between them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-11-15T08:35:31.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19510" CreationDate="2018-11-15T08:39:43.193" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since it is a gate, I assume oil-based paint was used. Soaking the affected spot in acetone for a while (or similar solvent) should desolve the paint (as far as I know acetone won't affect the cloth or the colours, but it is a good idea to do a test first).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is water-based (which I doubt), soaking it in hot/warm water for a while and then rubbing the cloth together should get rid of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26023" LastActivityDate="2018-11-15T08:39:43.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19512" CreationDate="2018-11-15T08:55:03.097" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can change the colour by just painting them as they are - you don't need to strip them of the colour first. But make sure you buy the dye/polish/cream which is made for the type of leather your boots are made of (that is, don't use general purpose leather cream if they are nubuck boots, for example).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26024" LastActivityDate="2018-11-15T08:55:03.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19518" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18930" CreationDate="2018-11-15T09:23:08.530" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Soak the clothing in salty water (sea consistency) for at least 10 minutes. It worked for my clothes. Hope it will work for yours &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26025" LastActivityDate="2018-11-15T09:23:08.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19520" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19466" CreationDate="2018-11-15T18:06:37.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I store all such compounds upside-down, so that any air which enters is at the bottom of the container and that which is near the nozzle is still liquid. I then unscrew the nozzle, put some saran or other plastic over the top and replace the nozzle or cap to further isolate the contents.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-11-15T18:06:37.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19514" CreationDate="2018-11-15T23:51:05.610" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rule #1:&lt;/strong&gt; Avoid the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;wet cloth&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; you speak of!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Water is destructive to just about anything over a period of time. You may even already notice water rings on the very same furniture you are asking about already. &lt;strong&gt;Do Not Use Water&lt;/strong&gt; to clean furniture. In most cases, your store bought furniture cleaner will work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rule #2:&lt;/strong&gt; Avoid the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;abrasive&lt;/strong&gt; cloths&lt;/em&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clothes with a very low thread count that you can basically see through can scratch your furniture. Instead, use a soft cloth that doesn't leave traces of itself behind. A good microfiber cloth is good, but only if it doesn't leave deposits of itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rule #3:&lt;/strong&gt; Avoid &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;human&lt;/strong&gt; nature&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may be easy for some and tough for others. Don't place cups (especially cold ones) directly on the furniture itself - you are setting yourself up for those dreaded water rings&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BUk5F.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BUk5F.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead, use coasters&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WoOEp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WoOEp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Shine and protect!&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're wanting to stay clear of the store-bought cleaners, you could use a blend of olive oil and lemon &lt;em&gt;(try to shoot for a &lt;code&gt;3:2&lt;/code&gt; or &lt;code&gt;4:3&lt;/code&gt; mix)&lt;/em&gt;. This will not only keep your furniture nice and shiny, but lemon itself is a natural preservative and will also leave behind a nice, fresh fragrance! Just place in an empty spray bottle and you're done!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22181" LastActivityDate="2018-11-15T23:51:05.610" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19524" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19529" CreationDate="2018-11-16T00:32:37.290" Score="2" ViewCount="118" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.ca/HP-OfficeJet-8710-Wireless-Printing/dp/B01CJNMRG0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;My grandparents' HP OfficeJet 8710&lt;/a&gt; costed $250 CAD (after tax, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/help/environmental-handling-fees/hc8134.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Environmental Handling Fee&lt;/a&gt;, and delivery), but they foolishly discarded the packaging which could've been reused to cushion the printer. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www8.hp.com/ca/en/products/printers/product-detail.html?oid=10477047#!tab=specs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Its dimensions&lt;/a&gt; are underneath; it's  too big to fit in a carry-on. Shipping the printer separately wastes money when they're allowed 2 free checked baggages and need to fill only one, while the other's empty. I'm assuming that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;the printer mustn't be placed nakedly in checked baggage, without cushioning. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://travel.stackexchange.com/a/119482/13759&quot;&gt;the Fragile sticker&lt;/a&gt; fails to adequately enough to protect the printer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;they'll remove all ink cartridges before the flight. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;They'd prefer to cushion without &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foam_peanut&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;foam peanuts&lt;/a&gt;, to avoid adding unnecessary mass:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;In your case, since you have an ink jet and are intent on traveling with it, I'd try to brace the printer head from moving with towels (that you're happy to discard if ink gets on them). Take the ink cartridges out and put them in a ziploc bag (as they may leak). And then &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ups.com/us/en/help-center/packaging-and-supplies/packing-materials/double-boxing.page&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;double-box&lt;/a&gt; the printer using plenty of clothing and/or packing peanuts. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sjK0x.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sjK0x.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2018-11-16T22:12:26.177" Title="How can I pack a printer in checked baggage?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19428" CreationDate="2018-11-16T16:11:18.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many possible uses for old toothbrushes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cleaning the Bathroom&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Polishing Shoes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cleaning the mold in a Washer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cleaning the bottoms of shoes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cleaning ovens&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26033" LastEditorUserId="25649" LastEditDate="2018-11-16T16:22:31.043" LastActivityDate="2018-11-16T16:22:31.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19526" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4190" CreationDate="2018-11-16T16:31:38.137" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Urine-Smell&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here are several ways&lt;/a&gt;. I've never used any of these, but they seem like good ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13801" LastActivityDate="2018-11-16T16:31:38.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19528" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3822" CreationDate="2018-11-16T21:59:10.793" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I place a sheet of paper on my coffee cup warmer, then the heat pack on the paper, then fold the paper over like a blanket over the heat pack. Let it sit there for 30 or 40 minutes, mix the liquid and the crystals occasionally and re-position on the warming plate. After a while all the crystals melt and its ready to reuse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26035" LastActivityDate="2018-11-16T21:59:10.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19529" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19524" CreationDate="2018-11-16T22:12:26.177" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best means to transport this specific piece of equipment is to request a replacement shipping container from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). I got one from another company in about 24hours (My cost was pro-rated with the repair. Yours will be billed directly. It's as good as the original and it has no advertising as the original must have had.) The no-name look may be better for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will be less costly and more effective than trying to re-invent the best box for the most fragile parts. It will be counter-productive if your printer arrives with something broken that must be ordered, and installed somehow by you or a service technician.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that is a trip to a UPS store where they will box your printer with sufficient shock absorbing material to protect it based on the destination-that, for a well-deserved fee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't forget to insure the package and contents for loss and/or damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A new one is about C$ 179.00 now. When you subtract the shipping fee, that's how much you'll save by the packaging being discarded. (If it costs $80 to ship, you've saved $100 for a used printer and opened, partly-empty ink cartridges that are ~ C$ 250.00 to replace, new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Foam peanuts and bubble-wrap add little or no costly mass to the shipping weight for the protection they afford. The problem is the size of the resulting package after the weight has been taken into account.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-11-16T22:12:26.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19530" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-17T09:58:23.953" Score="1" ViewCount="121" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife needs a CPAP machine for sleep apnea.&#xA;One of the things her model does is humidify the air.&#xA;To do this it evaporates about 1 cup (237 mL) of water every night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One is strongly advised to use distilled (i.e. deionised) water&#xA;as, if one uses the hard tap water, limescale quickly builds up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now while distilled water is not expensive (though it does add up),&#xA;I am wondering if I can get it for free from one of the devices in my house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have noticed we have a few machines that produce a fair bit of water:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.explainthatstuff.com/dehumidifier.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;dehumidifier&lt;/a&gt; - My notion is since it is pulling water vapour our of the air, the fact that it is vapour means it can't have much impurities dissolved in it. Though vapour isn't a gas  so maybe it can.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;condensing clothes drier - After drying a load of washing it needs at least 2 cups (473 mL) of water to be drained. If all that water is being evaporated (rather than spun) out of the cloths then it should be pure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;window vacuum - You use this to wipe/suck condensation off of windows. It doesn't make much water but it does make some.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe other devices too, like fridges?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The water doesn't need to be perfect, and certainly doesn't need to be food grade.&#xA;But I am wondering is any of my household see devices are producing distilled water?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1233" LastEditorUserId="10975" LastEditDate="2019-02-28T10:17:17.400" LastActivityDate="2019-02-28T10:17:17.400" Title="Free distilled (deionised) water, as a byproduct" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19531" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4190" CreationDate="2018-11-17T10:01:08.780" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a sponge to scrub this onto the floor and the base of the toilet. Scrub the caulk and tile grout. Let it sit for a few minutes. Then spray with a 50/50 vinegar and water mixture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T10:01:08.780" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19533" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19387" CreationDate="2018-11-17T12:52:28.090" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some fruits (at least including apples and avocados) start to brown because they are exposed to an environment (the air) that is more alkaline than the fruit itself. Brushing the surface of the fruit (or guacamole, etc.) with a small amount of acidic solution (lemon juice, lime juice, vinegar, ginger ale, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), etc.) diluted in water may prevent this browning from occurring. A bit of experimentation may be required to determine a concentration that is sufficient to stop the browning but not enough to impart an unpleasant taste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.easylunchboxes.com/blog/6-ways-to-stop-fruit-from-browning/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This page&lt;/a&gt; has some discussion of various alternatives. There are many other pages with similar information on the internet. (Side note: The page also suggests that the sharpness of the cutting tool you use may have an effect.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10945" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T12:52:28.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19195" CreationDate="2018-11-17T13:12:23.920" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a small piece (about 12 inches by 9 inches) of one-inch-thick marble that I attached my helping hands to. I bought it as a garage sale. I think it was a demo piece from a store that sold countertops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the past I've gone to Home Depot or a garage sale to get a single heavy stone or ceramic tile. These can be nearly any size you want, up to a square foot or so. The advantage of the tile is that it is heavy, but also wide and flat and can provide good leverage against tipping if the helping hands are firmly attached to it (e.g. with double-sided foam tape). You can also use the tile as a work surface if it is smooth enough. Also if you do work that involves heat or flame (soldering, etc.) the tile will not be a fire hazard, and can protect your desk surface. You can choose to attach the helping hands to lean over the tile itself from an edge or corner, or to lean over the edge outside of the tile over your desk, depending on how your workspace is set up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option, which I have also used, is the marble base from a trophy, available from a trophy store (or perhaps your local Goodwill or similar thrift store). These marble bases may already have one or more holes drilled in them, which may help in attaching the helping hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10945" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T13:12:23.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19535" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3817" CreationDate="2018-11-17T13:27:46.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I try very hard not to store batteries in a device that I am not planning to use within a week or so. When I put a device away, I put its batteries in a small Ziploc bag (e.g. a half-sized &quot;snack&quot; bag) and attach that bag with a piece of tape, a zip-tie, or a rubber band to the electronic device. That way, if the batteries leak, the damage is contained and doesn't damage my device. Also, they seem less likely to leak when they are side-by-side in a plastic bag and none of the battery contacts are touching metal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10945" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T13:27:46.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19537" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17570" CreationDate="2018-11-17T17:52:46.227" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold the bread in a metallic mesh (such as a fish grill) above a gas or electric ring turning often, browning as you go. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26041" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T17:52:46.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19530" CreationDate="2018-11-17T21:09:24.517" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Great question. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think you're right in that the water from all of these sources should contain little-or-no scale chemicals - but I'd be reluctant to use it for this purpose, purely because of the risk of bacteria/viruses that could be present and would get breathed directly into your wife's lungs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A couple of better sources come to mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) A standard filter-jug. Having used one of these for many years, I can verify that scale build-up in the kettle is negligible. Clearly the filter is absorbing the scale very effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Water softener. I assume you don't have one, but if you have a friend or neighbour who has one, maybe you could ask them to let you have one or two litres per week, given that it's for health purposes? You would need to keep the stock refrigerated though - otherwise you'll have the same potential for contamination that I mentioned at the beginning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T21:09:24.517" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19539" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9304" CreationDate="2018-11-17T21:13:47.637" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can’t believe  no one has mentioned using a toilet paper roll. After you finish that next roll of toilet paper, don’t throw away the cardboard roll,;..Just slice it in half and now you have two shoe horns!! Brilliant &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26043" LastActivityDate="2018-11-17T21:13:47.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19428" CreationDate="2018-11-18T14:18:47.397" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your question mentions &quot;spare&quot; toothbrushes, so I'll add this suggestion.  Toothbrush sanitizers are becoming increasingly popular, especially when in close proximity to a toilet (Google for details).  Rather than, buy another gizmo, I have 7 toothbrushes, one for each day of the week.  At end of the week I put them through the dishwasher.  Toothbrush sanitation solved!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fKKqI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fKKqI.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Toothbrush Sanitation&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25438" LastActivityDate="2018-11-18T14:18:47.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19544" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19545" CreationDate="2018-11-18T17:22:48.957" Score="0" ViewCount="129" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are there any ways to clean a mirror without using water or any cleaning spray?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25649" LastActivityDate="2018-11-19T14:57:49.753" Title="Are there any ways to clean a mirror without water or cleaning spray?" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2018-11-21T10:13:02.333" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19545" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19544" CreationDate="2018-11-19T05:39:30.680" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can use a mechanical cleaning method&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't need any liquids at all. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the mirror is made with float-glass which is quite flat and free from ripples, you can get excellent results with a razor blade at a sharp (heh) angle to mechanically 'scrape' the mirror clean. Use the same angle as you would to 'hone' the blade but push instead of pull the blade. This technique can cleanly remove finger prints and other surface dross. If you're careful, you can clean the mirror surface with a single blade before it gets too dull.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2018-11-19T05:39:30.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19546" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19544" CreationDate="2018-11-19T13:17:52.307" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on how dirty the mirror is. For loose dirt or dried-up soap spots, wiping with a soft cloth can be enough. If the mirror is coated with e.g. sand, you need to use water to prevent scratching the mirror. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-11-19T13:17:52.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19544" CreationDate="2018-11-19T14:57:49.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use lemon juice for cleaning mirrors. It is easy and usefull method for cleaning mirrors. Lemon are common thing in houses so you should use it .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25974" LastActivityDate="2018-11-19T14:57:49.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13312" CreationDate="2018-11-19T20:05:10.537" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As prevention is far better than cure, by personal experience the best solution to an oily touch-pad (or touch-screen) is to avoid having it in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;How?    &#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wash your hands before any touch-pad/touch-screen use, but not with soap, you have to use a mild water-detergent solution -- any detergent will do. The reason for this is that most detergents consist of amphiphilic compounds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Amphiphilic (from the Greek αμφί, amphi: both and φιλíα, philia: love, friendship) is a chemical compound possessing both hydrophilic (water-loving) and lipophilic (fat-loving) properties).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Detergent removes any oily traces on your fingers but you have to be a bit cautious when washing your hands because as human skin contains fatty compounds, prolonged exposal to a detergent may wear down your skin. But you can very easily avoid that through the following procedure:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use ¼ of a spoonful of detergent dissolved in a bowl of lukewarm water and bath your fingers in it for about 30 seconds. Then rinse your hands with plenty of water and wipe them up thoroughly with a towel. That’s it, you are done and good to go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using your touch-pad/touch-screen with your hands cleaned this way never allows any oil buildup on these surfaces and this additionally eliminates any danger of causing any damage to your machine while cleaning it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26057" LastActivityDate="2018-11-19T20:05:10.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13312" CreationDate="2018-11-20T05:38:49.480" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a soft and non-abrasive cloth for cleaning your laptop. Even paper towels and tissues should be avoided as they contain wood fibers. You can use a clean eyeglass cleaning cloth, though. Interestingly, if you&#xA;It is suggested to avoid cleaning the laptop with regular or tap water as it may contain minerals and chemicals. Furthermore, do not use soap solutions, window cleaners, or other similar detergents as they can harm the screen. Ammonia and other strong solvents should also be avoided.&#xA;If you wish to use liquid cleaners, use Diluted Isopropyl alcohol on a cloth is the best for removing oils and grease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastActivityDate="2018-11-20T05:38:49.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19552" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19557" CreationDate="2018-11-20T06:04:39.463" Score="3" ViewCount="260" Body="&lt;p&gt;We all use phones. Sometimes our phone's battery gets low and we have no resources to charge it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the best solution for preventing our mobile phone from turning off, while it is in battery saver mode?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2020-01-16T18:38:22.843" LastActivityDate="2020-01-17T07:10:55.327" Title="How to improve the life of mobile phone battery?" Tags="&lt;batteries&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19553" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-20T10:47:03.593" Score="0" ViewCount="87" Body="&lt;p&gt;After reading this question (&lt;a href=&quot;https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/65382/is-it-possible-for-a-phone-to-be-transmitting-even-while-turned-off-and-the-batt&quot;&gt;https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/65382/is-it-possible-for-a-phone-to-be-transmitting-even-while-turned-off-and-the-batt&lt;/a&gt;) on security stack exchange I wanted to know if there exist any methods to degrade the capacity of internal (second) mobile phone batteries as such that they are no longer functioning. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've already asked this question on security stack exchange and electronics stack exchange but it apparently was not regarded a valid question on both sites. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because every mobile phone has its unique circuit design, the easiest way to ensure that you cannot be tracked would be to have a mobile phone without internal battery and with the main battery removed or a mobile phone with an internal battery but whose capacity is near zero as such that no circuits can be powered by the internal battery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24050" LastEditorUserId="24050" LastEditDate="2018-11-20T11:25:22.937" LastActivityDate="2018-11-20T13:41:51.563" Title="Degrade capacity of internal mobile phone battery" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19553" CreationDate="2018-11-20T11:11:23.530" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any &quot;methods to degrade the capacity of the (hypothetical) internal battery&quot; depend on the implementation of that battery. A battery installed for espionage purposes isn't going to be reachable by regular phone applications, so the only way to drain it is by waiting until that battery is empty at the expected load (plus a safety margin). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the battery is used to power the regular radio circuitry, any battery that fits in the phone will run out in a day or so. A separate low-power radio could run for a bit longer (a few days maybe), but requires the receiver to be nearby. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, insert the phone into a Faraday cage (wrap in tinfoil, build an aluminium/copper/steel box).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's pretty easy to detect if an espionage circuit of this type has been built into a phone: switch the phone off, and use a radio scanner to find transmissions from the ostensibly-off phone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2018-11-20T13:41:51.563" LastActivityDate="2018-11-20T13:41:51.563" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19556" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17228" CreationDate="2018-11-20T13:28:39.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take the stairs.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Really surprised no one has suggested this yet - get out of the elevator and hoof it! You'll be more likely to save time if you're not going too far or if you're headed downstairs, but either way you won't have to deal with the frustration of stopping on every floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7679" LastActivityDate="2018-11-20T13:28:39.450" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19552" CreationDate="2018-11-20T13:38:40.220" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/5564/26064&quot;&gt;This link&lt;/a&gt; might be helpful to you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In general, killing extra background processes and possibly switching off Bluetooth, Mobile Data and even WiFi for short durations of time will help extend the life of your smartphone. Putting your phone on airplane mode is also an effective strategy but you obviously won't be able to receive calls then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26064" LastActivityDate="2018-11-20T13:38:40.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19558" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19552" CreationDate="2018-11-20T13:59:42.937" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep hearing the 80/20 rule. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use it until about 20% and then charge it until around 80%. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I try to keep to that and my battery health is good save for me jailbreaking and running it down a percent or two. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26065" LastActivityDate="2018-11-20T13:59:42.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19552" CreationDate="2018-11-20T20:37:15.947" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;in addition to the already mentioned things you can also turn off GPS and disable the automatically sync settings in your phone. &#xA;Also there is an option &quot;restrict background processes&quot; in settings, in this option select the apps you do not frequently use and disable them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26071" LastActivityDate="2018-11-20T20:37:15.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19566" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19466" CreationDate="2018-11-21T09:55:27.547" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I take a wood screw of an appropriate size and insert it into the open end. The sealant that dries is lodged in the thread and comes out with the screw when you want to use the sealant again.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2018-11-21T09:55:27.547" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19567" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19552" CreationDate="2018-11-21T11:22:12.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Modern batteries are practically not affected by memory problems: as a consequence their life can literally be measured by a composition of switch on time, operating temperature, total current drained.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This means that you need to minimize all those factors: reduce the current needs (for instance by switching off unused applications or background tasks), reduce temperature (avoiding heavy enclosures or similar things), switch off the phone when not needed (f.i. during the night).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26075" LastActivityDate="2018-11-21T11:22:12.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19568" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19466" CreationDate="2018-11-21T14:04:54.183" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Store the cartridge in a small airtight container together with a drying agent like silica gel. (This is just an idea so far, I'll report how it goes.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This idea comes from the observation that some commercial PU sealant cartridges in their unopened form come with a double end cap at the very end of the cartridge. One has to remove it before use, and also the drying agent found between it and the moving part. So drying agent is used to prolong the shelf life, and it probably also does so for opened cartridges. Using a small container to enclose less humidity and generous amounts of high-grade drying agent should help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also found confirmations of this technique from others around the web:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way to stop it going off is to store it in an airtight container containing active silica gel; no moisture, no cure, plus it's ready to use […]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can second this method. It works very well. I use a large BDS container which holds a part used tube of silicone, one of Sikaflex and an unopened tube of each when running low. All fresh and ready to use. If unused for a long while I may have to clear out the nozzle on the Sikaflex tube. (&lt;a href=&quot;https://forums.ybw.com/index.php?threads/sikaflex-shelf-life.232202&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastEditorUserId="4673" LastEditDate="2021-05-27T16:47:24.200" LastActivityDate="2021-05-27T16:47:24.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19569" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19513" CreationDate="2018-11-21T15:11:11.730" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put all weak books in hard cover book.&#xA;Another way to prevent is put all Books horizentaly such as the name of books is show to u. &#xA;Put a hiegh wight at the end of book. Its helps not to slip books.&#xA;Or use a bookends as mention above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastActivityDate="2018-11-21T15:11:11.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19570" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19571" CreationDate="2018-11-21T15:23:32.450" Score="3" ViewCount="1381" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a bag of sugar that is full of &lt;strong&gt;dead&lt;/strong&gt; weevils. These tiny insects are just the same size as sugar particles. If they were alive, I could expose them to the sun and they would fly away. If their size were different than the sugar particles size, I could filter them through a mesh. Any practical suggestions to get rid of these dead insects and save the sugar?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25782" LastActivityDate="2018-11-26T12:00:17.967" Title="How to get rid of dead weevils in sugar?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19570" CreationDate="2018-11-21T16:22:48.327" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can dissolve the sugar in water and filter it, then evaporate the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastActivityDate="2018-11-21T16:22:48.327" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19572" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19578" CreationDate="2018-11-21T16:40:00.570" Score="0" ViewCount="94" Body="&lt;p&gt;After shopping we have a lot of plastic shipping bag. If we burn these bag then its harmfull for envoirnment and we can not burried it. What is the best solution of resuse of a plastic shopping bag.?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastActivityDate="2018-11-22T16:26:10.267" Title="How can I reuse plastic shopping bag?" Tags="&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;shopping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19570" CreationDate="2018-11-21T16:42:48.680" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the dead weevils are a different weight than the sugar crystals, you can use moving air to separate the sugar from the weevils. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25556" LastActivityDate="2018-11-21T16:42:48.680" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19575" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2018-11-21T23:47:36.123" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My solution to the tissues not popping up is an easy one. When you get Amazon packages that have the little air filled bags that tear apart, simply open one end of the box and stick 3 to 4 of those bags under the tissues to take up the space and a piece of tape to secure the end. Reusable next time. Hope this help someone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26080" LastActivityDate="2018-11-21T23:47:36.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19576" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19572" CreationDate="2018-11-22T08:31:56.620" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that using them to line smaller bins works, as well as holding wet clothes in a bag is a great use to prevent them from going into the environment! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on which country you're in too, some stores might also be able to recycle them through a dedicated program - for example, in Australia, we have the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.redcycle.net.au/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;RedCycle Program&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26082" LastActivityDate="2018-11-22T08:31:56.620" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19577" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19590" CreationDate="2018-11-22T13:21:00.410" Score="1" ViewCount="6188" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some times it happens that we forget keys of a lock or lose the keys. Then we have to wait for someone to bring us a key or we break the lock to unlock it. Is there any trick or can we develop some kind of master key to unlock without breaking the lock?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastEditorUserId="26160" LastEditDate="2018-11-29T05:42:21.470" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T05:42:21.470" Title="How to unlock a lock safely without breaking it when I lost the key?" Tags="&lt;locks&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="8" ClosedDate="2018-12-05T15:06:03.390" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19578" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19572" CreationDate="2018-11-22T13:21:24.880" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I avoid the problem: I bring my own reusable bags when I go shopping, and I decline any bags offered by shop personnel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-11-22T13:21:24.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19579" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19502" CreationDate="2018-11-22T14:22:05.467" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apparently the display was dirty and this caused the squeaking when in touch with the new not-worn-out stylus. Proper cleaning solved it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(It was a touch display stylus, not a wax tablet one.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26083" LastActivityDate="2018-11-22T14:22:05.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19582" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17610" CreationDate="2018-11-22T17:50:14.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;chew gum it increases your brain tension and also makes sure the blood flows to your brain keeping you awake. this also helps because your muscles are doing work instead of just sitting in one spot. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26088" LastActivityDate="2018-11-22T17:50:14.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19588" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19570" CreationDate="2018-11-22T21:02:46.567" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;how much money are you talking about?   Dead Weevils (yuk!)  I'd toss the whole bag and buy another rather than swallowing dead weevils.  Not my kind of protein. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-11-22T21:02:46.567" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19589" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19660" CreationDate="2018-11-23T07:03:03.223" Score="1" ViewCount="116" Body="&lt;p&gt;From childhood we writing on notes and when notes finished then we place notes in shelf. But when you are at heigh heigher studies then those notes are useless for them. We can not write any thing on that notes because we already wrote on it and have no much space to write on it. And we also can not thrown it. Thus how can and where we can use these notes in future?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T16:20:28.623" Title="How to reuse a note book paper that can't blank?" Tags="&lt;books&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2018-12-01T10:17:16.293" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19590" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19577" CreationDate="2018-11-23T08:09:24.717" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have a spare key for any important lock you have. When it comes to front doors, some people have a spare key given to their trusted neighbour in case of the situation you described, others have it hidden somewhere around the place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26092" LastActivityDate="2018-11-23T08:09:24.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19591" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19589" CreationDate="2018-11-23T15:19:13.140" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a technique used in the old days called &lt;em&gt;cross writing&lt;/em&gt; to write new material at a different angle across the existing lines of text on a piece of paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;A crossed letter is a manuscript letter which contains two separate sets of writing, one written over the other at right-angles. This was done during the early days of the postal system in the 19th century to save on expensive postage charges, as well as to save paper. The technique is also called cross-hatching.&#xA;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.lonetester.com/2016/02/cross-writing-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-read-it/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;- Cross Writing – What Is It and How Do You Read It?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(What they call &quot;cross-hatching&quot; is different from that of pencil artists.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's an example from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ritewhileucan.com/cross-purposes/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ritewhileucan.com&lt;/a&gt;:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MeIw6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MeIw6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;cross writing&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, it can be difficult to read. Using different colours can help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If keeping the old notes is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; important to you but you just want to recycle the paper, consider using it as fuel (e.g. as fire starters for log fires during winter) or making origami with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2018-11-23T15:19:13.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19593" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17610" CreationDate="2018-11-23T21:50:07.243" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I have to make a long trip without getting a full nights rest I usually pop 15mg of adderall and I have no problem staying up for about 4-6 hours. Ymmv&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26099" LastActivityDate="2018-11-23T21:50:07.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19595" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19596" CreationDate="2018-11-24T15:03:22.863" Score="0" ViewCount="122" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually carry useful things while travelling but I cannot manage to place all my things like clothes,shoes,and accessories.Is there any effective way to put all these things in a small suit case?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26102" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T20:05:51.727" Title="How can I manage to place all my things in a small suit case" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19596" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19595" CreationDate="2018-11-24T15:23:41.303" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Empty space is your enemy. Compress clothes and other things as much as you can. If something can't or shouldn't compress, put things inside of it -- like rolling up your socks and shoving them inside your shoes before packing them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, only take as much as you need. That includes toiletries. Don't take a whole bottle of shampoo (even a small one); buy a set of travel containers, and just take enough shampoo for the trip -- or even omit shampoo altogether and use the shampoo at the hotel you're visiting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There may also be large items that are inexpensive, so you can buy them when you arrive. For example, you can buy an umbrella for under $5 (usually), or contact lens saline solution for about the same.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-11-24T15:23:41.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19598" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19621" CreationDate="2018-11-24T15:49:05.520" Score="0" ViewCount="94" Body="&lt;p&gt;As some of my jeans are loosed and I have to tight all these so I Can wear these again. Is there any other way to tight jeans except stitching?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26102" LastActivityDate="2018-11-26T04:21:19.327" Title="How can I tight jeans without stitching it?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19600" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20021" CreationDate="2018-11-24T16:05:44.547" Score="1" ViewCount="47" Body="&lt;p&gt;I manage most of our household by using a 5 x 7 binder (portable costs about $10) to write things down, move papers around. One moment I may need to reference and note down medical information, next moment I may need to update the status of interaction with utility company, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having this portable 5 x 7 binder with multiple sections is extremely helpful to me, and makes me feel less overwhelmed about every-day life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But what happens when the 5 x 7 runs out of space? As it is, I have difficult opening and closing the binder without papers coming out (hence I go to center of binder) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the best, low-cost way to archive this information I no longer need? As it is, I keep old information in a 5 x 8 clunky, rusted binder, but what if that runs out of space.?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26103" LastActivityDate="2018-12-27T13:04:27.663" Title="Archive Papers from Binder (this comes under Library Science)" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;search&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19602" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19598" CreationDate="2018-11-24T18:03:26.140" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash jeans in hot water and dry it in sun light. Repeat this step when your jeans become perfect to waer. Button or zip them up so they fall as they would when you'd wear them. Stand in front of a mirror. Note the areas where you would like the jeans to fit more snugly. Then place button or zip them that place. Find a place that can be cover under your belt.&#xA;Boil jeans in water 5 to 10 mint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastActivityDate="2018-11-24T18:03:26.140" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19604" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19509" CreationDate="2018-11-24T18:48:33.163" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your scarf is not yet protected, you can make a very fine stitching on the edge of the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This can be done on a machine or by hand.&#xA;A narrow zigzag stitch over the outer two threads of the fabric will work but be careful than the fringe does not get trapped in the machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Working by hand you can make a series of stitches over those last two threads of the fabric. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Work in (one of) the main colour(s) of the scarf. And with thin yarn which is almost invisible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I do agree with the people who wrote that it is not unlikely that the fabric already has a protection worked in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-11-24T18:48:33.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19605" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19607" CreationDate="2018-11-24T18:54:21.987" Score="0" ViewCount="59" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most of the times it happens to me that whenever I am in hurry tea fall on my clothes and I could not find other way instead of washing but it do not not remove this.Is there any thing that can quickly remove this? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26102" LastActivityDate="2018-11-24T19:35:32.617" Title="How can I quickly remove tea stain from clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19607" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19605" CreationDate="2018-11-24T19:35:32.617" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a liquid detergent and rub gently into the tea stain. Allow the detergent to stand on the tea stain for at least 5 minutes. &#xA;Apply a thick layer of baking soda directly to the stain while the tea is still wet. &#xA;If these tricks not work then apply a stain remover stick, gel, or spray and let stand for 5 minutes before washing normally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastActivityDate="2018-11-24T19:35:32.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19608" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-25T00:23:48.177" Score="1" ViewCount="513" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am talking about a jacket like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vgORi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vgORi.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I did is wash the jacket in the washing machine at 40°C and now the filling in the individual &quot;chambers&quot;, holding the padding are not padded any more, because the filling has shrunk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I seem to remember, that something like this can be fixed, is there a way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26105" LastActivityDate="2018-12-26T13:58:11.777" Title="How to unshrink quilted jacket?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19610" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19595" CreationDate="2018-11-25T12:12:47.270" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to BrettFronLA's answer, I've found that rolling your clothes (trousers, shirts, etc.) takes much less space than just folding and pressing them inside the suitcase. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26108" LastActivityDate="2018-11-25T12:12:47.270" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7783" CreationDate="2018-11-25T14:34:14.090" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I agree with BC if the ice is completely melted, you can get its main idea where the south is if a large tree or a mountain can be a building or a building for the city. If you have 1200 feet in particular, then the ice will melt, I really know where you are before the storm hit or there are some signs where you are. If there is a big storm, if you can survive during this storm especially during the storm and you are waiting for long time and electronics. Power and solar charger will not help. I also find a map physically, whereas marks on electronics are targeted and indicated at the point of view of your expected route.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26111" LastEditorUserId="26015" LastEditDate="2018-11-28T09:35:05.260" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T09:35:05.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19613" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19615" CreationDate="2018-11-25T16:12:46.817" Score="21" ViewCount="9423" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are times when we really can't go to the toilets, e.g. clinical urine tests requiring the first morning urine. so we must hold that first pee from the time of waking up until reaching the lab, which might take several hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any effective hacks out there to help with holding the pee inside, preferably such that won't make it obvious what's going on? I've seen several suggestions like &quot;keep yourself warm&quot;, but honestly not sure it will help in real time of need. (literally)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T23:30:55.227" Title="How to effectively delay the need to pee when I really can't go?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19613" CreationDate="2018-11-25T16:34:05.237" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Firstly your must change your body position. Different positions can relieve some of the pressure on your bladder and make it easy to hold in urine. &#xA;if you have a gas then pass it. It may help to hold urine.&#xA;To hold urine if you stay warm then it will help you.&#xA;Avoid thinking of water, waterfalls, or rain.&#xA;Minimize drinking anything while you need to pee. &#xA;Don't laugh loudly or think about anything funny.&#xA;Don’t go for a swim and don't think about water.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Hold-in-Pee-when-You-Can%27t-Use-the-Bathroom&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.wikihow.com/Hold-in-Pee-when-You-Can%27t-Use-the-Bathroom&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastEditorUserId="26015" LastEditDate="2018-11-25T16:44:05.217" LastActivityDate="2018-11-25T16:44:05.217" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19615" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19613" CreationDate="2018-11-25T16:40:34.650" Score="13" Body="&lt;p&gt;A few crazy ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a sterile container beforehand, pee in that at your normal time and bring that to the lab instead of peeing there.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stop drinking fluid now, pee &lt;em&gt;right before&lt;/em&gt; you go to bed, lay out your clothes on the floor in the order you put them on on the way to the door, get dressed while you walk to the door and drive to the lab straight away.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you really can't hold it, try having half a pee in the morning, then drive to the lab where you leave the other half &lt;em&gt;while ensuring you don't eat nor drink anything until afterwards.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Just go the the toilet at home and drink lots of &lt;em&gt;water&lt;/em&gt; while driving to the lab (That one might skew the results so only do this one after everything else fails)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also avoid from this point forward any natural &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diuretic&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;diuretica&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Caffeine&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theanine&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Theanine&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Alcohol&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4216" LastEditorUserId="4216" LastEditDate="2018-11-25T22:42:39.893" LastActivityDate="2018-11-25T22:42:39.893" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19608" CreationDate="2018-11-25T17:56:18.123" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This method may or may not work depending on the material filled inside the jacket but there's no harm in trying.&#xA;Wash your jacket in normal water again and this time make sure to dry it in the washing machine's dryer for around 10-15 minutes. After this dry it properly in the sun. Keep it hanged in sunlight for 2-3 days. I hope this will make it take its shape again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25850" LastActivityDate="2018-11-25T17:56:18.123" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19619" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19613" CreationDate="2018-11-25T19:47:15.040" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, ask the lab. It's often important to get blood work when you haven't eaten for a certain amount of time, which for convenience is done early in the morning. That's rarely relevant for urine tests. So ask either the doctor or the lab how important it is that you show up without having had a morning pee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, reduce that &quot;several hours&quot; however you can. Ask if you can have the test done at a lab closer to your home, or on a weekend, or in some other way remove the constraint that is requiring you to hold it for so long. Shower the night before. Get someone else to take over your morning duties so you can go straight to the lab, deliver your sample, then return to have a normal day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Third, if you really must travel for hours to reach the lab and they really insist you cannot pee after midnight the night before or some such thing, then reduce fluids the night before, do not have morning coffee or any caffeinated drink (it's both extra liquid and a diuretic) before you get to the lab, and wear the loosest clothes you can wear in public. Stand rather than sitting to reduce bladder pressure, and when you feel you cannot resist the pressure, focus on breathing in and out to get you through it minute by minute. The urge will generally pass after a few minutes, and not come back for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fourth, assuming you're not a woman trying to become pregnant, count your lucky stars: this is the group that gets the most &quot;we need the first pee of the day&quot; as well as &quot;please show up with a full bladder&quot; appointments. If you are, well, all I can say is by the time you've been a parent for 5 years, you'll look back fondly on having to hold your pee for a few hours in the morning before a lab appointment :-).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2018-11-25T19:47:15.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19621" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19598" CreationDate="2018-11-26T04:21:19.327" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wet the jeans in hot water and put them on wet. go outside and allow them to dry in the sun in the course of an afternoon. When dry, remove them, rewet with hot water, and repeat. This is how &quot;cowgirls&quot; get skin-tight jeans in the US. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-11-26T04:21:19.327" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19622" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19613" CreationDate="2018-11-26T04:22:11.133" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get on a bicycle. No matter how much I have to pee, once I'm riding a bicycle, I don't feel any need to pee, and it lasts for long rides. I have no idea what aspects of it work --the body angle, the hard seat between the legs, moving the legs, exercise-- but it works for me. YMMV&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26116" LastActivityDate="2018-11-26T04:22:11.133" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19623" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18593" CreationDate="2018-11-26T04:33:04.947" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a Japanese shower cloth. They're long enough to hold with a hand above and below the back and scrub the whole thing. You can move your hands around and arch your back to scrub different parts, but you'll get everything, and better, you'll &lt;em&gt;know&lt;/em&gt; you got everything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a bonus, you can use it as your showering cloth for your whole body, so you're not storing an extra thing in your shower&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26116" LastActivityDate="2018-11-26T04:33:04.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19625" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19570" CreationDate="2018-11-26T10:45:00.960" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might be able to get rid of the weevils, but what about any waste they've excreted? They've been living, breeding, eating, defecating, and dying inside that bag of sugar. I'm not sure if it's wise to use that sugar, even if you could remove the weevil bodies. You've probably got some unwanted bacteria in there that will taint whatever product you want to use the sugar in. For example, if you use it to sweeten some home made cider, you'll probably end up with cider vinegar after a few weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sugar is cheap, and easy to replace.  Unless you're talking about a very large quantity (on an industrial scale), it's probably wiser to write it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How about using preventative measures, to stop this from happening again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few years ago, I had a problem with weevil infections in my bakery cupboard.  They would get into my flour, sugar and cornflour.  I would then throw out my supplies, clean my cupboard, and buy new supplies.  A few months later, I would find that my new supplies were also infected!  It was becoming an expensive problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I decided to wrap all of my baking supply bags in plastic bags.  The idea was to isolate any infected bags, and stop it from spreading to any other bags.  I've never had any problems since.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26119" LastEditorUserId="26119" LastEditDate="2018-11-26T12:00:17.967" LastActivityDate="2018-11-26T12:00:17.967" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19626" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19613" CreationDate="2018-11-26T12:23:05.120" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a general rule - prevention is better than cure; and doing this repeatedly I understand can cause longer term damage to the muscles - resulting in problems later in life.[1]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As such, if you know that you're going to have this problem in the morning; don't drink 10 gallons of water just before you go to bed.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, if you know you're going to need this test done, ask for the container in  advance and then find out where to deliver it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;[1]&lt;a href=&quot;http://uk.businessinsider.com/what-happens-when-hold-in-your-pee-too-long-2018-6?r=US&amp;amp;IR=T&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://uk.businessinsider.com/what-happens-when-hold-in-your-pee-too-long-2018-6?r=US&amp;amp;IR=T&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26123" LastEditorUserId="26123" LastEditDate="2018-11-26T23:12:55.953" LastActivityDate="2018-11-26T23:12:55.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19613" CreationDate="2018-11-26T17:18:59.427" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Plan, if you know you have the appointment in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had an ultrasound scan a few years ago, which required a full bladder at the time of the scan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The instructions I received were to drink no fluid from 12 noon the previous day. This ensured I was pretty much on 'empty' by the morning. I was then to drink 1.5 litres of fluid an hour before going to the clinic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This made its way into my bladder fairly swiftly, and I was bustin' as I sat in the waiting room, but it didn't get any worse, and I was confident I could hold it, because it was a fairly well defined volume.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could do the same thing, though perhaps less than 1.5 litres first thing would be more comfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20536" LastActivityDate="2018-11-26T17:18:59.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19632" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19613" CreationDate="2018-11-26T21:54:22.437" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Set an alarm for a couple hours into your sleep cycle and use the bathroom then. That should effectively delay your regular morning bathroom break while maintaining the concentration for your tests.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26129" LastActivityDate="2018-11-26T21:54:22.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19635" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19669" CreationDate="2018-11-27T00:36:05.240" Score="3" ViewCount="394" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I remove pimples on my face? &#xA;Sometimes these pimples clearly appear on my face.So I can't makeup on any event. You can tell me how can remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26095" LastEditorUserId="26095" LastEditDate="2018-11-27T09:10:45.940" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T02:08:03.400" Title="How can I remove pimples on my face?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19600" CreationDate="2018-11-27T11:06:45.263" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could scan, save and manage your redundant notes as digital files. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a smartphone, you could make use of the note applications available to avoid the messiness, running out of space and having to carry an additional thing (notebook) with you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26134" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T11:06:45.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19600" CreationDate="2018-11-27T11:23:37.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest I have found was to use string that melts when put in a flame, this will also harden the string if heated just a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heat the end of the string and shape it into a point. (Be careful, mostly it will be hot, using a metal tool (like the back of a spoon) on a metal or stone surface is safe.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Next heat the string leading to the point a bit so it becomes stiff. Measure how much string you will need for that set of paper, add a bit for the knot and a bit more for easy working and cut the string and make a point and hard bit at the other end as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take your paper out of your binder and feed the string through, pointy end first. Use two holes and you can tie your string at the top.&#xA;If you have a three hole system, you can go up two of them in the first pass and down the last in a third.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you put the older paperwork on your string first and keep the ends long enough, you can move only part of the paper and keep the more recent in your folder to move at a later date.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You can also make time restricted bunches, like a month, a year or even a decade, as long as you can handle the amount of paper and have your string long enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you use two holes, tie the ends in a reef knot/square knot.&#xA;If you need to use three holes, tie one end to the string at the top and the other to the string at the bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Store these sets of paper in a box or on a shelf where they sit undisturbed. If you need to look into these papers, undo the knot(s) and allow a bit more string so you can fully open the papers if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T11:23:37.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19640" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-27T12:16:39.557" Score="20" ViewCount="6088" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any natural or other way of getting rid of bedbugs? Is there any kind of chemical with another purpose that also works to kick out the bedbugs that is available in the market? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that there are pest control services available, but they are costly and we have to totally pack the room for at least 12 hours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20256" LastEditorUserId="3950" LastEditDate="2018-11-28T11:27:42.497" LastActivityDate="2021-05-21T09:38:44.680" Title="How to get rid of Bedbugs?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;insects&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19642" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19934" CreationDate="2018-11-27T14:00:37.697" Score="4" ViewCount="180" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I come back from university, mostly it is late night. I am on bike and when I enter an area where there is no road light and having darkness every where. When a car came in front of me then it was irritating me and it blindens me for few seconds. How can I avoid this situation without using polarized glasses? Because in our country there is very rear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastEditorUserId="26133" LastEditDate="2018-12-12T15:23:35.700" LastActivityDate="2018-12-12T21:27:14.110" Title="How to avoid getting car light directly in eyes when on bike without using polarized glasses?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19643" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19907" CreationDate="2018-11-27T14:11:53.490" Score="1" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I reduce the breakage of hair, help to strengthen it and remove the dryness?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I brush my hair mostly hairs are comes with brush and as well as my hairs are full of dryness, I am more tens please tell me how can overcome this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26095" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-12-07T09:11:07.183" LastActivityDate="2019-04-12T19:05:17.797" Title="How to reduce the breakage of hair, help to strengthen it and remove the dryness?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19648" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-27T14:56:29.980" Score="2" ViewCount="100" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to better and smooth the cracked heels and make naturally softer my skin. Please tell me in detail, my heels are cracked and sometime more pain arises. When I use lotion/moisturizing cream then I feel pain and my heels are also looking bad. How can make them smooth?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26095" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2018-11-28T18:29:56.640" LastActivityDate="2018-12-05T18:37:28.467" Title="How to better and smooth cracked heels and make them soft?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19650" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19652" CreationDate="2018-11-27T15:20:57.647" Score="0" ViewCount="140" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have bulging eyes so whenever I put kajal in my eyes it spread around my eyes and it looks bad.How can I keep kajal stay in eyes and do not spread.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26102" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T17:23:16.240" Title="How to keep kajal stay in place?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19650" CreationDate="2018-11-27T15:33:14.540" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A very light film of oil or wax (softened, if needed, by heating and mixing in a small amount of vegetable oil or animal fat), defining the area where the kajal (kohl) is intended to go, will help it stay where it's put and still allow easy removal when it's time for that.  You can apply the oil with an eye liner brush or similar very fine brush (a small artist's &quot;filbert&quot; brush will even work with wax).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T15:33:14.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19655" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19695" CreationDate="2018-11-27T15:49:32.700" Score="1" ViewCount="1676" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a young girl but still facing difficulty when taking a bath, because during the bath a little amount of water usually enters my ears and disturbs me. After bathing I am feel something strange like a burden in my ears. Sometimes I hear a strange voice from inner side of ears. I am really worry about this problem. How can I get rid of this situation during baths?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25974" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-11-27T17:28:45.967" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T19:09:34.633" Title="How can I prevent water from entering my ears during a bath?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19659" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19655" CreationDate="2018-11-27T16:06:58.027" Score="-1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shake or drain water from your ears. Just tilt your head and let gravity do its thing. ...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry your ears. Use a clean towel to gently rub the outside of your ear. ...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use ear drops. You can buy over-the-counter ear drops that will help dry up any leftover water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To keep water out of your ear when showering and bathing, place half of a cotton ball rolled in 1 tablespoon of petroleum jelly. The cotton ball should be saturated with jelly and not have any dry exposed areas. Place this over the bowl of the outer ear. Do not shove the cotton ball into the ear canal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keep your ears clean and dry, especially after swimming.&lt;/strong&gt; Thoroughly dry each ear canal after swimming or bathing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may have to take some medicine to help get rid of the infection. Stay away from water until the infection has gone. You still have to keep clean though, so you can wear a shower cap or ear plugs to stop water getting into your ears in the shower or bath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Always maintain proper ear wax hygiene.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear ear plugs while swimming.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Always take good care of your skin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Consider using ear drops.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26095" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-11-27T17:31:53.207" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T17:31:53.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19589" CreationDate="2018-11-27T16:20:28.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;1.Using a paper cutter, scissors, or a utility knife, cut your paper down to twice the desired size. Fold each sheet in half, and cut your cover material (one for front, one for back) down to the size of a folded sheet.&#xA;Stack your cover material and pages together and line up all edges. Clip with the large binder clip to secure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2.Mark 3/8&quot; from both to-be-bound corners (the folded side of the sheets). Divide the space along the binding between these marks into thirds, and mark those locations. These are where we make the holes for the twine binding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make holes all the way through the book with an awl, drill, or drill press. If using a drill or drill press, make sure to clamp your papers tightly down to avoid any paper ruffling. Placing a piece of wood under the book helps make a clean cut in the back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3.Binding in a particular way with the twine and needle. Make sure it's very tight and secure. That's it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26095" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T16:20:28.623" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19650" CreationDate="2018-11-27T16:33:35.027" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Follow are 6 simple tips and stop eyeliner smudging under eyes.&#xA;Use Good Eyeliner Formula. A good eyeliner formula itself will never budge or smear off your eyes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.Apply Concealer In The Under Eye Area. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2.Try The Layering Technique. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3.Apply Face Powder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4.Use Oil Absorbent Sheets. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;5.Use Primer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;6.Seal It Up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26095" LastEditorUserId="26015" LastEditDate="2018-11-27T17:23:16.240" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T17:23:16.240" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19663" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19577" CreationDate="2018-11-27T16:45:45.167" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're locked on the other side, look for a tiny hole on the doorknob. Push an eyeglasses screwdriver, a paper clip hammered flat, or a very small butter knife into this hole. Push it straight through as far as you can, and turn or twist it until it catches a groove and the lock clicks open. Pick the lock.&#xA;just slide the card into the crack in the door, right where the lock is. Tilt the card so the side that's closest to you is almost or is touching the doorknob. Push it until you feel it slide in more. Bend the card the opposite way, forcing the lock to go back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Standard Instructions for Opening a Combination Lock&#xA;1.Turn right three times. Stop at First Digit.&#xA;2.Turn left one full turn passing 1st number and stop at Second Digit.&#xA;3.Turn right and stop at Third Digit. Pull shackle. Profit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26095" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T16:45:45.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19441" CreationDate="2018-11-27T16:49:47.693" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To remove white rings left by wet glasses on wood furniture, mix equal parts vinegar and olive oil and apply it with a soft cloth while moving with the wood grain. Use another clean, soft cloth to shine it up. To get white water rings off leather furniture, dab them with a sponge soaked in full-strength white vinegar&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*Steps for Removing Water Stains on Untreated Wood&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mix one teaspoon of salt with several drops of water to create a salt paste.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply the paste to the stained wood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a clean, damp towel to gently rub the paste into the water marks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rub until the stain is no longer being removed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wipe the paste from the wood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26095" LastEditorUserId="26095" LastEditDate="2018-12-03T12:51:45.097" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T12:51:45.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-11-27T17:17:10.520" Score="45" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get an exterminator/pest control expert, especially if you are living close to other people. It is not just your problem if your natural remedy doesn't work, it is their problem too. The only effective way to stop an infestation is to attack it as strongly as possible as quickly as possible. This is not something you should try to lifehack your way out of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26141" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T17:17:10.520" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19667" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-11-27T19:43:46.530" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heat, cold, and diatomaceous earth all kill bedbugs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cold --&#xA;I've successfully rid a home of bedbugs by turning off the water, blowing out the pipes, pouring antifreeze in toilets, tanks, and u-traps, then opening the windows in January to let the house freeze (this in a northern climate). Temperatures in the house hovered between -20F and 40F for two months. Not extremely practical, but nobody was living in the house. And it worked. The infestation was crazy (millions) and this apparently killed the bugs and the eggs. I think the important thing here might be (and this is conjecture) that eggs likely hatched on warmer days, then it would freeze again and kill the starving critters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heat --&#xA;Close your windows, remove any aerosol cans, gas cans, hydrocarbons, clean out and turn off your fridge, get your food out. Common sense things. Take off your baseboards to allow air to circulate better there. Then heat your house to 60C for a few days, using fans to blow the air around. I've never tried this, but logic says it would work. Problem, there may be leaks to the outside, e.g. in a wall, that keep a space cool and the bugs don't all die. Probably best to get an infrared camera and use that to make sure everything is heated enough. Or, get a pro to do this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Diatomaceous Earth (DE) -- &#xA;This is like micro glass shards, and totally natural (shells and remains from dead ocean diatoms). Take off baseboards and remove outlet covers. Sprinkle DE everywhere, including in your sheets, on your pillow, on your mattress, in your drawers, in the outlets, and blow it under the drywall. Walk around in the stuff for a few weeks, making sure that your sheets have it every night. This kills by bleeding out the poor bastards, poking them so they loose all their moisture, but it will be soft on your skin. You need to have it around for each hatch, and gotta get enough of it so it kills them before they lay eggs. Hence several weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, anything other than concentrated chemicals is a PITA.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26146" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T19:43:46.530" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19668" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-11-27T19:43:53.900" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tough thing, you probably want to swing the chemical mace. There are mainly two &lt;strong&gt;natural&lt;/strong&gt; ways of getting rid of bed bugs that actually work, but neither one is really easy or straightforward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Starve them. This takes time. A lot of it. You can starve lice within a day or two, and flea within 4-5 days. Bed bugs, uh... more like 2-3 months. So unless you have a summer residence and can move there over the summer you're out of luck.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Heat them. Bed bugs are moderately sensitive to temperature. What does &quot;moderately&quot; mean? Well, 48-50°C (around 115-120°F). Keep that for an hour or two, and your problem is gone. No, I'm not joking. What can I say but: be grateful it isn't 75°C. I'll admit that heating up your bedroom to that temperature can be a challenge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, all in all, chemicals aren't the worst option, really.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1891" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T19:43:53.900" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19669" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19635" CreationDate="2018-11-27T20:47:36.830" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It would be nice to have more information about your problem. Do you have them how often? They're inflamed bumps or white heads? Either way, I suggest you to find a dermatologist. It's the only way you can discover the source of your skin condition. Until then I can give you some advice on skin care:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Previous Care: You need to care for your skin even if it's not affected by acne on that moment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;HYDRATE YOUR SKIN: Even if you have oily skin, it's important to moisturizer your skin. You need to choose the best product for your skin type and sometimes you'll need even more than one. For example: you can have oily skin on your forehead and dry skin on your cheeks, in that case, you need to use two different moisturizer to get a better result. Hydrating your skin will improve skin elasticity, prevent lesions and improve appearance. Drinking water is also a great factor and will help your skin clear out if you're already experiencing pimples and acne.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;SUN PROTECTION: Use sunscreen even if you're not going to leave the house. The sun is a good helper to kill bacteria that are on top of your skin but long time exposure can cause damage and will make your skin more prone to inflamed acne. Choose your sunscreen according with your skin type and try to apply it everyday.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;DON'T TOUCH: I don't know if this is your situation, but picking at a pimple does not go well with healing it. Try to not touch your face with your fingers during the day and try to keep your hands as clean as possible. Don't pop your pimples! If you have hair touching your face, like bangs or so, try to use them tied with a hairgrip away from your skin. If you have pimples near your hair roots maybe you should increase the number of hair washes per week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;MAKEUP: If you use makeup on a daily basis, it's essential to wash it all off on the end of the day. Use a face-only soap and cloth. It's hard to accept it but you shouldn't use makeup on top of your acne or inflamed pimples. There's makeup made for this purpose, but cream-based makeup should be away from pimples.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Breakout: When the pimples are red and inflamed. Don't pop them! Bacteria from your fingernails and even the ones that live on top of your skin may enter your organism when you squeeze pimples. Try to not touch them and use some anti-acne gel to dry the pimple. These kind of products can be recommended by a dermatologist. If the area is too painful and inflamed, you can apply a cold compress directly on the affected area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Aftermath: To decrease scarring, don't pick the scars or the affected area. Protect the skin from the sun so It doesn't get darker. Get in touch with a dermatologist to see what you can do about acne scars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Skin conditions as health indicators: Sometimes pimples can mean other health issues so it's important that you seek medical advice. Acne can be caused by hormonal changes, skin conditions, food intolerance, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26145" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T18:04:39.460" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19218" CreationDate="2018-11-27T20:51:43.387" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure why that glue is so much stronger but &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00006IBNJ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Googone&lt;/a&gt; will definitely remove it with minimal effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22302" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T20:51:43.387" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19671" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19882" CreationDate="2018-11-27T21:13:36.017" Score="0" ViewCount="290" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a oil for hair. Sometimes don't having time or any other reason I can't wash my hair immediately. Is there any way or tip for removing oil from hair without hair washing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25974" LastActivityDate="2019-07-05T08:18:28.610" Title="Is there any tip for removing oil from hair without hair washing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19672" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19692" CreationDate="2018-11-27T21:18:40.553" Score="10" ViewCount="66098" Body="&lt;p&gt;I needed cash for something, so I got change at a grocery store. The cashier who gave me the paper money said that she has had a cold for a few days. I know she probably isn't contagious anymore, but it started me thinking, since bacteria and viruses can remain alive on paper money for 48 hours or longer, and other people have probably handled that money recently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I sanitize paper money during the cold and flu season?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2020-03-11T22:11:47.103" Title="How can I sanitize paper money?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19673" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19577" CreationDate="2018-11-27T22:47:39.803" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A professional, licensed locksmith will be able to open most front door locks without the key. If you have the time and inclination, you can also learn do this yourself. This is called lockpicking—and when you aren’t doing it to your own property, or doing it as a licensed locksmith, it is illegal just about everywhere in the world.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to do it yourself, you will need tools that may be difficult, or even illegal, to obtain. And because picking a lock &lt;em&gt;looks like&lt;/em&gt; breaking into a house, you may draw the attention of police (or neighbors who might call the police), at which point you will have to explain that this is your property, and then hope that the officer believes you, understands the law, and that you actually are using the lockpicking tools legally. Otherwise you might need a lawyer. How large a risk this is depends a lot on your neighborhood and jurisdiction, though. Plenty of people do practice lockpicking as a hobby (there are YouTube videos on it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4012" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T22:47:39.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-11-27T23:07:31.570" Score="-10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Funny thing no one will vote this answer up but this is the only answer that works (worked for me).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could keep popping them spraying them even heating the whole room up will not help kill them all and a few will survive anyways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try killing these bedbugs for years but every couple of days they will replenish back to numbers again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyways the only way to get rid of them is to throw the mattresses out, that's like throwing out their lifesource that puts them into a depression and you have to move living in a uninhabitable room (living room) they wont walk from one room to the other because they will be in a depression and just die out from hunger after a year or so and you could move back in there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26153" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T23:07:31.570" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19672" CreationDate="2018-11-27T23:17:57.293" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bacteria and Viruses live around you and are on the surfaces of everything you touch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd recommend that you deal with this reality and let your skin and (hopefully) functioning immune system do its work while washing your hands with soap and water when appropriate.  Alternatively, you can live in fear and spiral into a hypochondriac.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26154" LastActivityDate="2018-11-27T23:17:57.293" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19672" CreationDate="2018-11-28T01:17:50.173" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can't effectively sanitize paper&lt;/strong&gt; which is a kind of plasticized textile; but, you can &lt;strong&gt;quarantine money&lt;/strong&gt; (use your wallet and the same pocket) then &lt;strong&gt;use hand sanitizer after handling it&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recent tests indicate that using hand sanitizer is as effective as thorough hand-washing, if not better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep your hands away from your face and practice other forms of asepsis to avoid infecting yourself from common sources of flu virus and bacteria. Door handles and push plates, faucet handles, computer keyboards, telephone handsets, credit card terminals, and shared pens at financial transactions are common ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Gezundheit ! !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update: When cleaning polymer (plastic) currency, boiling the currency in water will not change the characteristics in any meaningful way. The currency will withstand 266°F without issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-03-08T15:52:47.577" LastActivityDate="2020-03-08T15:52:47.577" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19677" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19682" CreationDate="2018-11-28T01:39:57.013" Score="1" ViewCount="238" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not a expert cook and facings too much difficulties during cooking . One of them is knife cuts. Mostly I cut my fingers. How can I prevent my hands from knife cut during cooking?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25974" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T20:27:41.767" Title="How can I prevent my hands from knife cut during cooking?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;knives&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19672" CreationDate="2018-11-28T09:21:10.613" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In a lot, if not most, countries money bills are made out of plastic or cotton. You can wash those with water and detergent or even in a washing machine (although I do not recommend a program with a spin cycle).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some currencies with cotton or plastic bills:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Euro (cotton)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;US Dollar (cotton)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;AU Dollar (plastic)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Swedish krona (cotton)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26160" LastEditorUserId="26160" LastEditDate="2018-11-28T09:26:23.577" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T09:26:23.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19679" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19677" CreationDate="2018-11-28T10:14:10.100" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A general rule of handling blades of any sort is to cut away from yourself (including pointing it away from your hand and your fingers), in case the blade slips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(You may want to ask the question on the Seasoned Advise SE; if there are any tips specifically for cooking, there surely are people there who know them.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise there are some things they sell that you can put on your fingers to prevent yourself from cutting them while chopping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26162" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T10:14:10.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19680" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19671" CreationDate="2018-11-28T10:59:46.137" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are special dry powder hair shampoos which you put on hair and comb it out or just leave it, depending on the product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26133" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T10:59:46.137" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19682" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19677" CreationDate="2018-11-28T13:00:04.540" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The standard way is the &quot;claw&quot; technique. Have your fingernails point inward away from the blade and have the knuckles in contact with your knife. Do not raise your blade high enough so that your knuckles lose contact with the knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25582" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T13:00:04.540" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19672" CreationDate="2018-11-28T13:08:57.437" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One option I came up with overnight is to leave the bills in direct sunlight. The light kills bacteria in household dust, so maybe it would work on paper money too. I haven't done any research into this; it's just an educated guess. I'm curious whether this will get upvotes, or downvotes, and comments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T13:08:57.437" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19677" CreationDate="2018-11-28T13:50:23.697" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can avoid knife cuts by the precautions&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Since you are beginner, cut in slow speed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Your hands should not be oily so that the vegetable like tomato can slip and there are chances to get a cut. Keep tissues to avoid oily hands.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;stay at distance of two to three feet from burner during cutting.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;place on which you are setting vegetables to cut them should be flat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply the required force only which an item needed to get cut; over-forcing or over-speed can cause a serious cut.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Knife should be sharp enough so that you will be able to cut vegetable by gentle motion.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26101" LastEditorUserId="5107" LastEditDate="2018-11-28T20:27:41.767" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T20:27:41.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19688" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19672" CreationDate="2018-11-28T13:54:25.280" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For natural fiber bills (American money is cotton/linen, for instance) you could bake the bills in an oven.  A half hour at 250 F (appr. 120 C) should be sufficient, and isn't hot enough to damage the material.  I'd reserve this for $5 and smaller, just in case the heat is enough to damage the ID thread in larger bills, or test with a $10 before cooking a stack of $100s -- but this level of heat should denature viruses and will kill any bacterial pathogen (some extremophile bacteria live in hotter temperatures, but they aren't pathogens).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method will also work for coins, of course, even the ones with an aluminum ring around a bronze center.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know what plastic is used for bills in other countries -- it might or might not survive this temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T13:54:25.280" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19689" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19694" CreationDate="2018-11-28T14:18:54.183" Score="1" ViewCount="162" Body="&lt;p&gt;In winter how can I warm my feet without using of shoes and socks? Because I can't use shoes dua to a injure in my feet . So what should I do for warming my feet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25974" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T18:51:02.163" Title="How can I warm my feet in winter without shoes and socks?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19690" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19700" CreationDate="2018-11-28T15:03:24.537" Score="3" ViewCount="155" Body="&lt;p&gt;We live in a remote area far from the city and we have to bring in fire wood from from the jungle. We often forget to take our medical kit with us. In case we get bitten by a venomous snake (there are a lot in our jungle), what steps we can take to stop the poison from spreading into the body long enough, so that we can get the proper medical assistance?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26165" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2018-12-02T21:02:24.617" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T21:02:24.617" Title="What to do if you get bitten by a snake?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-11-28T16:35:44.850" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;What did I (with success):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Used a steam generator to process all the beds including the smallest holes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Surrounded all the beds' legs with the dry boric acid making sure that the only way for the bugs lays through it (when they go towards their food - sleeping people).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bugs contact with acid and die some time later (not instantly). About a month may be required for getting rid of all of them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26175" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T16:35:44.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19692" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19672" CreationDate="2018-11-28T18:30:55.350" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can iron paper bills, like the American ones, on rather high heat. Just the same iron you use for your clothing, at the hottest setting, but no steam. It will kill all viruses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic bills can be hand washed, with the same soap you would use on your hand, you can dry them the same way you dry your hands, with a clean cloth or even the hot air dryer you use for your hands. Or you can let them air dry.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;These bills can withstand some heat but I have heard not enough to iron them clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2018-11-29T10:01:33.070" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T10:01:33.070" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19693" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19689" CreationDate="2018-11-28T18:36:55.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can think of two options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have an electric hair dryer, you can blow that hot air on your feet for 20-30 seconds.  That should warm them up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill a bucket, large bowl, or pot with hot water. Put your feet in it until they are warm. (Be sure to dry them off afterwards!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T18:36:55.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19689" CreationDate="2018-11-28T18:51:02.163" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are electrically heated feet warmers. They look like giant boots, wide enough to put two feet in. In themselves these are enough to keep your feet from going cold, but when you use the heater you will get them warm sooner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, you can put one foot or both in a sleeping bag and also put in a warm water bottle or an other heater which is safe to use in the bag and near your skin.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In the old days, they would heat a brick or stone in, over or near the fire, wrap that in cloth before using and put it in a bed before going to sleep. If you do not have a hot water bottle, you could copy that old example.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To prevent your foot getting cold (again) keep it wrapped in fabric and put an wind proof layer on the outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And it might be warmer to keep your leg/foot off the floor when sitting down. Drafts are often along the floor and are almost always cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T18:51:02.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19695" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19655" CreationDate="2018-11-28T19:09:34.633" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are ear pieces specially made for swimming, which will keep the water out of your ears even when your head comes completely under water.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Normal ear plugs, like people use in noisy work or for traveling will work as will wax plugs which you shape to the inside of your ears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But you can get used to that feeling, I used to get upset with water in my ears when swimming but am not bothered anymore after many regular swimming session. It just went away over the months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-11-28T19:09:34.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19696" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-11-28T19:39:31.220" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should seek professional help as @llama suggested. However, I just wanted to add another answer with some references I found from UMN and Cornell due to the lack of references in the other answers and my rep is too low to comment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bedbugs.umn.edu/bed-bug-control-in-residences&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.bedbugs.umn.edu/bed-bug-control-in-residences&lt;/a&gt; - Suggests ways to control bedbugs&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bedbugs.umn.edu/what-not-to-do&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.bedbugs.umn.edu/what-not-to-do&lt;/a&gt; AND &lt;a href=&quot;https://nysipm.cornell.edu/whats-bugging-you/bed-bugs/bed-bug-faqs/#15&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://nysipm.cornell.edu/whats-bugging-you/bed-bugs/bed-bug-faqs/#15&lt;/a&gt; - These mention various examples of what not to do when an infestation strikes... Like throwing out the mattress since this can cause further contamination or using chemicals when not a trained professional for health reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26180" LastEditorUserId="7247" LastEditDate="2018-12-02T11:28:56.463" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T11:28:56.463" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-11-29T01:44:33.927" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Three words. BORIC ACID POWDER. Period. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;works for small roaches and other insects as well. The powder has long life and is not harmful for humans. Even children. Be sure to spread in the right areas i.e. all around, inside, under beds, electric sockets etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also second natural ways by leaving house to extreme cold temperatures. Usually a warm area problem so this solution will not be applicable most of the times. In warm climates take all furniture, beds, sheets, Clothing and put under direct sunlight during daytime.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26185" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T01:44:33.927" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-11-29T03:25:47.330" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't over look the simple solution.  We leased an apartment here in Tulsa for almost five years and until we moved out.  The cat lady upstairs had bedbugs (and fleas).  The bedbugs would occasionally get through the electrical conduit holes from upstairs, arriving in our bathroom.  Until then, I didn't even know what a bedbug looked like.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What kept us from getting bedbugs was that we put all our mattresses and box springs in bedbug-proof covers.  Then get the bed out from touching any wall, or foreign object.  Spray the legs of the bed with bedbug spray.  Always make the bed up tightly, so insects have difficulty crawling into the bed clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26186" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2018-11-30T05:37:29.143" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T05:37:29.143" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19699" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-11-29T04:35:34.933" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know one process to get rid of bedbugs but you need to spend some energy. It will take a week but it is very effective. I would call it a natural way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Everyday make a strong diluted solution of &lt;em&gt;detergent powder&lt;/em&gt; (we use surf excel or Ariel here) not &lt;em&gt;detergent liquid&lt;/em&gt; after which you have to wash your entire floor with that solution. If not possible then sweep with that solution everyday. &lt;strong&gt;Also make a strong concentrated solution of detergent powder and pour it in a liquid sprayer bottle. Evenly spray it in infested area everyday.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A slight contact with this solution instantly kills the bedbug and even its eggs become sterile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The detergent powder solution is alkaline. But I never understood why they were killed?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20256" LastEditorUserId="29830" LastEditDate="2019-10-29T11:35:27.620" LastActivityDate="2019-10-29T11:35:27.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19700" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19690" CreationDate="2018-11-29T05:54:02.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do NOT wash the area of the bite or try to suck out the venom. It is extremely important to retain traces of venom for use with venom identification kits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do NOT incise or cut the bite, or apply a high tourniquet. Cutting or incising the bite won't help. High tourniquets are ineffective and can be fatal if released.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do bandage firmly, splint and immobilise to stop the spread of venom. All the major medical associations recommend slowing the spread of venom by placing a folded pad over the bite area and then applying a firm bandage. It should not stop blood flow to the limb or congest the veins. Only remove the bandage in a medical facility, as the release of pressure will cause a rapid flow of venom through the bloodstream.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do NOT allow the victim to walk or move their limbs. Use a splint or sling to minimise all limb movement. Put the patient on a stretcher or bring transportation to the patient.&#xA;Do seek medical help immediately as the venom can cause severe damage to health and even death within a few hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reference:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2017-11-26/youve-just-been-bitten-by-a-snake-&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2017-11-26/youve-just-been-bitten-by-a-snake-&lt;/a&gt;—-what-do-you-do/9176728&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastEditorUserId="26015" LastEditDate="2018-11-29T06:48:18.880" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T06:48:18.880" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19703" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-29T07:45:29.720" Score="1" ViewCount="142" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have very dry skin. Specially in winter season I faced this problem alot. I used lotion daily but it is not effected too much. What home remedy should we do for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26102" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T18:22:33.280" Title="What to do with dry skin?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2018-12-15T22:47:51.183" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19704" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-11-29T08:39:22.203" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I covered the lot in anti bed bug powder that I found in the shop, not sure what it was made off, but I also wrapped all my mattresses and pillows in clingfilm  for a couple of months, also covering them in the powder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also used celo gel, the stuff you find in new shoes, on the floor under the bed mixed with the powder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And used a spray of places like keyboards etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All that seemed to work, but I lived in a small flat and caught infestation early.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26189" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T08:39:22.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19709" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-29T12:48:14.907" Score="1" ViewCount="1362" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have silver jewelry which is expensive and I am worried because it is turning black I put it in separate box from other jewelry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How to prevent it from turning black?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;how to clean the black stain that have already appear on it?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26193" LastEditorUserId="26015" LastEditDate="2018-12-03T07:58:58.243" LastActivityDate="2021-04-08T06:31:57.100" Title="How to prevent my silver jewelry from turning black?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;jewelry&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19710" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19709" CreationDate="2018-11-29T12:54:40.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This contains two questions, and I will only answer the second one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to clean silver as a lifehack: Get a bowl of warm water. Add some silver foil (which is not actually silver, you know) and some baking powder, then your silver, and stir it around a bit. This makes a weak battery and the black stuff comes off. If it's being difficult help it with an old toothbrush. It will come out like new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T12:54:40.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19711" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19709" CreationDate="2018-11-29T12:56:18.247" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can save your silver jewelry by putting them in talcum powder. You will take a small amount of powder in tissue paper and put the jewelry in it. It saves silver jewelry from turning black. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To remove black stains from jewelry, you can wash the jewelry with soap and apply toothpaste with a tooth brush if your silver jewelry is genuine, stains can be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26194" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2018-12-01T13:26:13.060" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T13:26:13.060" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19712" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19935" CreationDate="2018-11-29T13:21:51.740" Score="4" ViewCount="167" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today, a bottle of oil slipped from my hand and fell onto the carpet. I tried removing the oil from the carpet by rubbing it with detergent, but it is not coming out.  Can anyone tell me a better way to remove the oil from the carpet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26194" LastEditorUserId="26130" LastEditDate="2018-12-06T18:28:20.620" LastActivityDate="2020-07-11T00:27:05.057" Title="How Can I Remove Oil Stains From Carpet?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19714" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19712" CreationDate="2018-11-29T14:12:46.020" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need to have 3 items to clean up your carpet&lt;br&gt;&#xA;1. Denatured alcohol&lt;br&gt;&#xA;2. Any water based cleaning detergent&lt;br&gt;&#xA;3. A piece of towel&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Method.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Pour some denatured alcohol on to the piece of towel and gently blot the stain spot and do this for some time and then pour some cleaning detergent onto the piece of towel and do the same blotting and you will notice the stain is removing within some time.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Remember&lt;/strong&gt; you need not to rub the towel against carpet as it will generate heat which will take the twist and lay out of your carpet yearns. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26138" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T14:12:46.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19715" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19912" CreationDate="2018-11-29T14:20:23.520" Score="0" ViewCount="182" Body="&lt;p&gt;My eating speed is not as fast as normal people. In parties and other events I can't eat according to my need because of speed issue. In friends circle when we eat something they make fun of my eating speed.It become a serious issue for me. &#xA;How can I improve my eating speed? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25974" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T14:53:43.517" Title="How can I increase my eating speed?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19716" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20133" CreationDate="2018-11-29T14:26:39.337" Score="2" ViewCount="249" Body="&lt;p&gt;Which type of food or drinks reduce headache quickly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26095" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-11-29T16:46:39.480" LastActivityDate="2019-01-16T23:44:05.503" Title="Which foods or drinks reduce headache?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19716" CreationDate="2018-11-29T14:29:08.690" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Half a glass of water with one lemon's juice reduces pain quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26200" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-11-29T16:47:39.330" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T16:47:39.330" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19718" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19739" CreationDate="2018-11-29T15:01:56.607" Score="0" ViewCount="89" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a little room don't have enough space for any wardrobe and box for saving clothes. I face difficulty when season off and I did not save my season dresses properly. So I waste a huge collection of dresses because of carelessness.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;How can I save my dresses properly without any wardrobe box? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25974" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T14:44:43.560" Title="How can I save my season dresses properly without any wardrobe and box?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19724" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-11-29T16:05:22.783" Score="23" ViewCount="13042" Body="&lt;p&gt;I lost the key to a closet and I need to open it. I don't need for the lock to remain operative after the operation, so I accept &quot;radical&quot; solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The key is of this type:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HmEFAm.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HmEFAm.png&quot; alt=&quot;keys&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have no experience of, nor tools for lockpicking.&#xA;Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;I was not able to open it yet. I am adding pictures of the actual door and lock:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fMeucm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fMeucm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;keyhole&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zyiRrm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zyiRrm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;door with hinges, keyhole, and doorknob&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26203" LastEditorUserId="26274" LastEditDate="2018-12-03T12:24:04.110" LastActivityDate="2018-12-21T19:14:13.833" Title="I lost my closet key, how to open it?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;locks&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19725" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-11-29T16:10:51.787" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;I should suggest trying a bobbypin or a smaller flathead screwdriver if you'd like to save it.  From my experience, these types of locks are very easily opened, even with almost no skill in lockpicking.  After all, you might find the key again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option could be to drill out the center of the lock, therein making it very easy to open the door.  This would, of course, entirely destroy the lock, but you have already said this is not an issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26130" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T16:10:51.787" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19726" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-11-29T16:56:19.377" Score="41" Body="&lt;p&gt;Very few if any closets open inward -- which means the hinges will have their pins on the accessible side.  Just drive the pins out of the hinges, and the entire door can be pulled out of the frame (and easily put back once the lock is either opened, replaced, or the key found &lt;em&gt;and duplicated&lt;/em&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the pins are peened in place, a tool like a Dremel could be used to cut one head off so the pin can be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T16:56:19.377" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19728" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-11-29T20:07:05.907" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Other suggested methods of removing the hinge pins or picking the locks are good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also try to depress the latch via a thin wire if the door opens out or a thin plastic card if the door opens inward.  What you goal would be is to depress the latch as if the door were closing on its own. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26192" LastEditorUserId="26192" LastEditDate="2018-11-30T12:36:25.617" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T12:36:25.617" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19729" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-11-29T20:34:53.990" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vintage locks employed two concepts, sometimes individually and sometimes together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A warded lock has structures within the lock, called warding, which are designed to fit in notches carved into the key.  A quality warded lock will be constructed so that the only way for a key to reach the mechanism is for it to snake around some complicated warding, but many cheaper warded locks can be opened with a skeleton key, which is a key blank that is filed down to remove everything except one or two simple projections or pairs of projections that will operate the mechanism.  The way to defeat a quality warded lock is to construct a key by starting with a suitable key blank, covering it with soot or similar material, attempting to open the lock, moving the key back and forth a little at the place it is blocked, carefully removing it, and looking for markings in the soot.  Cut, file, or otherwise remove the parts of the key where the soot was marked by the warding and try again.  Either the lock will open, or new markings will appear, which again need to be removed.  This process can sometimes be slow and tedious, but one will end up with a usable key, greatly increasing the value of the lock to a collector.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lever locks have one or more levers that must be lifted to the correct height to allow the bolt to move.  Lever locks will often have a different feel from warded locks, since warded locks will usually block the key before it has a chance to engage the mechanism, while lever locks will allow the key to engage the mechanism but will block the mechanism from moving fully unless the levers are lifted to the correct height.  Many lever locks can be picked relatively easily with the proper tools, but picking would require using a pair of tools, with one being used to try to operate the mechanism which is blocked by the levers, while the other tool is used to try lifting the levers.  Often, there will initially be one lever blocking the bolt; once that lever is moved to the right position (i.e. &quot;set&quot;), the bolt will be able to move a little bit before being blocked by another lever.  If the bolt is kept under tension, this will rather conveniently hold the first lever in place while the picker focuses attention on the next lever that needs to be set.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best locks combine these two approaches, requiring intricately-cut keys which need to move several different levers simultaneously by relatively precise amounts.  Such locks are much more expensive to manufacture than current designs.  Although they may be as secure or even more so than most recent locks, the additional security they offer is not sufficient to justify their cost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would not expect a closet door to have a particularly high-quality lock.  If the lock uses warding to distinguish correct and incorrect keys, picking with crude tools may be easy.  If it uses levers for that purpose, picking will require the simultaneous use of two tools that are designed to work together.  There are many youtube videos and web tutorials that would explain how to make the required tools.  If you can find some old keys that look like they would fit, I would suggest trying them and seeing what happens.  If the key is blocked by something in the lock without engaging a mechanism, you probably have a warded lock.  If the key engages the mechanism but the mechanism itself feels blocked, it's probably a lever lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4561" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T20:34:53.990" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19730" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19716" CreationDate="2018-11-29T23:16:56.533" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;To mention the medicine:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paracetamol, obviously.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ibuprofene, which works even better for me, but should be taken during some meal.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; Now to answer your question:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Infusions&lt;/strong&gt; work very well for me. Just to name a few: tea, rooibos, chamomile, tilia, verbena…&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only downside is that it's indeed diuretic. Drinking an infusion even several hours before going to bed is a big no-no for me. I prefer a small headache over having to get up multiple times before even falling asleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, sometimes I'm just not in the mood to drink an infusion :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; But the above solutions are only symptomatic. You may want to consider long-term solutions, actually fixing the causes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Physically:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You may be dehydrated to some level. Get the habit to drink more water during the day. Dehydration can be checked in blood tests, think about taking the opportunity of a future exam to ask to add a check for this.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fresh air is a big plus. The most you can, avoid breathing tobacco, pollution, chemicals…&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrongly eating (excess of sugar, etc.) causes headache. Improve this, if applicable.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mentally:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to determine if events trigger the headache. In my case, these are: annoying and recurrent noises, angsting thoughts… Solve these root causes the most you can.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If there are situations where you feel good, headache-less, such as being in some places or doing some things, increase the duration of these situations. This increased &quot;recovery time&quot; will mechanically bring a better and more durable recover.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4720" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T23:16:56.533" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19731" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2018-11-29T23:32:03.787" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a cloth dryer for this purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It has lot of room and is space-efficient.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clothes are ventilated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can also use it, partially or totally, to actually dry clothes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you are receiving guests, it looks tidier than The Chair.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; Just pick the model that best suits your needs :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4720" LastActivityDate="2018-11-29T23:32:03.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19733" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-11-30T04:05:22.790" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can kill bedbugs with heat, but using your thermostat or a space heater won't do the job. Special equipment and very high temperatures are necessary for successful heat treatment(47-50 degrees Celsius). If it's hot enough outside, belongings can be put in black plastic bags and left out in the sun for several hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bed bugs can also be killed by exposing them to freezing temperatures for 12-24 hours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to keep your mattress cover it with a mattress encasement.  While it could take up to a year, the bedbugs living inside of the mattress will eventually starve to death.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26214" LastEditorUserId="26610" LastEditDate="2019-01-14T08:00:25.230" LastActivityDate="2019-01-14T08:00:25.230" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19734" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19718" CreationDate="2018-11-30T10:56:09.903" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.spedalon.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Vacuum storage bags&lt;/a&gt; - hugely space efficient and protect your clothes at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25702" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T10:56:09.903" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19735" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19748" CreationDate="2018-11-30T11:17:25.550" Score="2" ViewCount="379" Body="&lt;p&gt;People who eat the pan they have habit to spit at wall and any where and pan's stains will remain there and not easy to remove that stain ,so tell me how to pan's stain from wall or any where..?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26216" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T18:45:17.370" Title="How to remove pan's stain from wall ..?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19718" CreationDate="2018-11-30T14:44:43.560" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;10 Smart Clothes Storage Ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repurpose an old trunk.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;“A great way to store items is to use a wood trunk,” home blogger Jackie Hausler says. “Not only are trunks stylish, but they also hide items that would normally be out and about, making a room cluttered. “&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a little love, you can transform any trunk to match your room’s decor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;“I took an old trunk I found at an antique store and brought it back to life with some wood stain and upholstery fabric,” she explains. “Now, it is as good as new and can be used for a variety of storage options. I think it is the perfect hideaway for accessories like hats and purses! Put it at the foot of your bed, or in your living room; trunks look wonderful in any room you choose!”&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add a shelved rack.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;“If you have a spot outside your door to the garage (most of us do), where you can set up a simple shelf, this is a great spot for shoes to rest before kids cross the threshold,” Samantha, a professional organizer, National Association of Professional Organizers member and home blogger says. “This means shoes will always be exactly where you look – the first time. No more searching around the house. No more not finding a match.”&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use the rack as a home for your socks. Assign each member of your family a bin and fill it with their socks, keeping those easy-to-misplace pairs together and ready to go whenever anyone heads out the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try a detached wardrobe rack.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you simply want to mimic a traditional closet, opt for a clothes rack (you can find one at IKEA for as little as $9.99.) If your clothing rack is small, be strategic about how you fill it to get the most out of your space. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;“A MUST is to use all of the same hangers, professional organizer Jennifer Ford Berry says, “and they MUST be slimline if you are short on space.”&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also double your hanging space by using pop can tabs. Slide your first hanger’s hook through the top of the tab, and hand a second hanger from the bottom of the tab.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the space under your bed:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The space under your bed may have been a little scary when you were a kid, but there’s no reason to be afraid: we’ve checked, and there are no monsters. In fact, the space beneath your bed is a great place to organize and protect your shoes and handbags.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It’s also a good spot to store heavy sweaters, since you’ll avoid those unwanted stretched-out shoulder marks caused by hangers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use rolling storage drawers, short plastic bins, and other under-the-bed storage containers that fit nicely in this small space. If your bed is too low to the ground to fit storage underneath it, opt for simple bed risers (they’re not just for dorm rooms!) or shipping pallets. You can find many stylish options online, or choose to keep your storage drawers hidden with a longer bed skirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;5&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hang your accessories:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you’re like most of us (I know I am guilty), you probably forget about your jewelry, scarves and other accessories because they’re not stored in plain sight. Instead of tucking these items away, embrace your flair by making it part of your room’s decor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use Command hooks, wall organizers or even just thin nails to display jewelry. When it comes to trickier items, like tights and scarves, Julie Ann from Julie Ann Art recommends using a clothes hanger: simply tie each item in a knot around the hanger and put it on display. The hanger also fits nicely on a detached clothes rack!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;6&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Install a picture ledge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Picture ledges are great way to open up storage opportunities when you don’t have a lot of floor space. Install one on an open wall, and attach a rail to its underside. This will let you hang hooks for clothes, bags and jackets. You can also choose to screw in cup hooks to the bottom, allowing you to hang lighter items, like tank tops or necklaces. Use the top of the ledge to hold sunglasses, handbags or shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;7&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rethink your bookcase.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of filling your bookcases with, well, books, rethink the way you see those shelves. Use the space to store t-shirts, pants, sweaters and other items that work well folded, like Samantha did. It’s also a good way to place to keep your jewelry, shoes and accessories. Plus, you won’t have to worry about rummaging around drawers to find your favorite sweatshirt or go-to party necklace, since it will all be easily visible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don’t like keeping all of your items exposed, install a rod and hang decorative curtains to cover them up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;8&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Think upwards:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way to fake a closet is by hanging a clothes rod from the ceiling. Install strong hooks to your ceiling, and attach rope to dangle below both of them. Tightly tie your rope along a rod as long as the distance between the two hooks will allow, giving you a place to hang your wrinkle-prone items that can’t be folded away. If you space is tall enough (and your rope is strong enough), you can add another rod below your first one for double the hanging space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;9&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take advantage of other rooms:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Who says your clothes have to stay in your bedroom? If your living room, dining room, home office or hallways have extra space you aren’t necessarily using, take full advantage by utilizing these areas for clothes storage. Keep your items concealed by using dressers that can double as tv stands, side tables or buffets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;10&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rotate clothes are out of season:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you’re short on space, the best way to get the most out of your home is by cycling out clothes that are out of season. Chances are you aren’t going to need your winter coat and wool sweaters in the summer, or your sundresses and flip flops in the winter. So why let them take up precious space? Keep these items safe by placing them in sealed plastic bins, trunks or suitcases in a safe and dry part of your home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reference:&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.lifestorage.com/blog/organization/10-innovative-clothes-storage-ideas-when-you-have-no-closet/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.lifestorage.com/blog/organization/10-innovative-clothes-storage-ideas-when-you-have-no-closet/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26165" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T14:44:43.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-11-30T15:23:10.047" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;The original image of the key is interesting to me. You could just wander into the local locksmith and ask if they have a set of keys that might fit. There's a limited number of variants on these keys and you may just be able to buy one off the shelf as the lock is only a token gesture towards security.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're not overly attached to the lock, there's the question of how firmly it's attached. many cabinet locks are lightly attached to the inside of the door and if you attach a decent handle to the outside you could possibly just force it open. Though the hinges are quite heavy duty which implies a more solid door and lock mechanism.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11327" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T15:23:10.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19748" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19735" CreationDate="2018-11-30T17:48:50.037" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use vinegar and water to scrub stains and mold off walls.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the mold is bad, a proprietary product suitable for the wall surface is usually your best bet. Remember to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer to avoid any accidents. No one likes being the one to scrub mold off the walls, but you’ll be much happier with your clean walls once you’re done!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For ink, crayon and marker stains left behind by unruly kids (or adults!), use a liquid solvent cleaner, such as WD-40 or dry-cleaning fluid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To remove grease stains, simply use warm, soapy water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use warm, soapy water to wash down the walls.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a wooden wall then supplement a mild detergent solution and with warm water to make the perfect wooden wall-cleaning mixture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Create a vinegar mixture to remove pan and any stains.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix ½ cup of white vinegar and warm water in a bucket. Dip in a towel and rub the stains out until your walls are as good as new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.life/Clean-Walls&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.wikihow.life/Clean-Walls&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T18:45:17.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19751" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19778" CreationDate="2018-11-30T18:19:56.210" Score="6" ViewCount="456" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I am using my laptop at night, the laptop light irritates me, despite the fact that my laptop brightness is normal. Please tell me how to overcome this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25749" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-12-06T11:25:51.447" LastActivityDate="2018-12-06T11:25:51.447" Title="Laptop screen brightness irritates me at night" Tags="&lt;light&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19751" CreationDate="2018-11-30T19:00:17.580" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;In Windows 10 Settings, for controlling the brightness of your device. Go to &quot;Settings&quot; and then select &quot;System&quot;. Now under &quot;Display&quot;, you will find a &quot;Change Brightness&quot; slider at the top. Move that slider to adjust the brightness of your device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your device comes with sensors capable of light intensity detection, then you might also see &quot;Change brightness automatically when lighting changes&quot; checkbox below the slider. Enable this Adaptive Brightness feature if you want the brightness to be automatically adjusted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another simple solution may to get a tinted sheet of Plexiglas or something to put in front of the screen to make it dimmer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also: &lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/how-to-decrease-laptop-led-backlight-screen-to-its-minimum.433375/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/how-to-decrease-laptop-led-backlight-screen-to-its-minimum.433375/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-12-06T11:24:23.107" LastActivityDate="2018-12-06T11:24:23.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19755" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19751" CreationDate="2018-11-30T19:34:01.687" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is an application called F.lux, which reduces blue light and irritation to eyes during the evening.  It is available on most platforms, including phones and tablets.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT:  This program can be set up to individual preferences.  For instance, you can change the warmth of the light depending on your own preferences.  As well, it has the ability to change states depending on your timezone's sunrise/sunset times, how quickly the changes occur, and even the ability to expand the range to warmer colors than is typically available directly from a base install [although this requires a restart of your system].  All in all, I find this has more features and customizations than other offerings, be they OS or other software.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26130" LastEditorUserId="26130" LastEditDate="2018-12-03T14:49:53.307" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T14:49:53.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19757" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20412" CreationDate="2018-11-30T20:17:41.140" Score="2" ViewCount="140" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently a pile of plates fell on my kitchen floor. It chipped away a small piece of one of the kitchen floor tiles. That creates a small white sparkle while the tiles are gray. I would like to get rid of that chip, or repair it, but I don't know how.The tile is not broken though, only a small piece is missing and that small piece could not be found among the broken plates, unfortunately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit :&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Some pictures of the crack. Pen is for scale.&#xA;The floor tile is ceramic, I guess.&#xA; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AkMXW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AkMXW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;close up&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/88rmd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/88rmd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;up view&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26233" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2018-12-11T17:17:55.350" LastActivityDate="2019-04-12T15:07:10.453" Title="How to repair/mask/get rid of a sparkle on a floor tile" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19613" CreationDate="2018-11-30T23:30:55.227" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are a guy it may be possible to prolong the urge to pee by stimulating yourself for a different physiological urge that uses the same body part. However it may be embarrassing to maintain the practice in public.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26237" LastActivityDate="2018-11-30T23:30:55.227" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-12-01T00:03:00.323" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, if you don't care about locking it again, I'd find my trusty old Fein multimaster cutter and just cut the lock open. Or if you want the gentle solution use a small hacksaw blade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17393" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T00:03:00.323" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19761" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-12-01T04:00:17.533" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a punch and hammer.  Insert the punch where the key would go...use the hammer to drive the lock mechanism off the back of the door.  A couple of good whacks and you should be wide open.  Shame to bust it though..I would try the bobby pin method first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26239" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T04:00:17.533" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19763" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19918" CreationDate="2018-12-01T07:05:02.693" Score="3" ViewCount="374" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mostly the dye stains are removed by bleaches which include chlorine that removes the stain. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But this only works with white clothes because it damages colored clothes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I remove colored dye stain from colored clothes without destroying the original color of the clothes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26242" LastEditorUserId="26133" LastEditDate="2018-12-08T04:50:59.710" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T23:52:48.530" Title="How to remove color dye stain from colored clothes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19773" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19709" CreationDate="2018-12-01T09:38:31.997" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;please follow these steps to prevent from turning black..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1  Keep it clean. After wearing your sterling silver jewelry, clean it with a dry soft cloth, or polishing cloth, before storing it away.&#xA;2  Keep it safe. Store your clean dry sterling silver jewelry in a dry airtight container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26212" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T09:38:31.997" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19775" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19776" CreationDate="2018-12-01T10:04:53.343" Score="2" ViewCount="3052" Body="&lt;p&gt;After cutting the onions it left bad onion smell on hands. I wash it well with a good hand cleanser it reduce the smell but did not remove the smell properly.So, how can I remove it properly very quickly. Is there any home remedy for this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26102" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T11:10:06.097" Title="How to remove the smell of onions from hands quickly?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19775" CreationDate="2018-12-01T11:07:04.227" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are two methods to get rid of these bad smell of onion from hands&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 1:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;take 1 glass of water in a bowl, put 1 table spoon of salt in it and mix it well. Then put your hands in this water for two minutes and wash with hand wash and soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wash your hands with vinegar or lemon juice. As lemon juice contains citric acid so it removes all type of bad smells from hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26194" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T11:07:04.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19777" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19775" CreationDate="2018-12-01T11:10:06.097" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take little quantity of toothpaste and apply it both sides  of your hands,wait for two minutes and then wash it with warm water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T11:10:06.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19778" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19751" CreationDate="2018-12-01T12:14:38.543" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you've set the brightness to lowest and the screen is still too bright for you, there are many dimmer programs you can download for free. (PangoBright, for example, allows you to dim the screen up to 20% and also change the hue. If 20% is still too bright, you can use it together with another dimmer.) Do some searching on screen dimmers and see what works best for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26245" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T12:14:38.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19779" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19709" CreationDate="2018-12-01T12:18:53.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take one spoon safaidi powder and mix it in  one jugg water,put your jewelry in it for over night.next day your jewelry will as shine as you purchased newly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T12:18:53.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19780" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-12-01T14:57:49.093" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is that a skylight window above the door?  Perhaps you can gain access through it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not suggesting climbing in through the window -- that's probably not practical.  But perhaps you can open it, and then with possibly reach through it with a stick or belt, open the lock from the inside.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am assuming the door has an inside lock latch (for safety) which you might be able to toggle with a broomstick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If such a latch is 'down' and you need to pull it 'up', a 1&quot; eye-hook screwed into end of stick might give you the purchase you need to pull up on the latch. (You might need to screw the eye-hook in at 45degree angle on stick.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A knob would be much harder to turn, but perhaps you could buckle a couple of belts together into a 3-4' diameter loop which you dangle down from the skylight, perhaps with some resin on one of them to make it 'sticky', loop one end around the knob as if it was a pulley, then attempt to turn it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26247" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T14:57:49.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19782" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-01T16:09:43.357" Score="3" ViewCount="65" Body="&lt;p&gt;Varicose veins are enlarged, weakened and visible veins under the skin surface, usually in a dark purple or blue color. In sunlight, these are very prominent on my face, which is very embarrassing for me. What can I do to get rid of them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-12-01T20:30:30.630" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T10:03:08.070" Title="How can I get rid of varicose veins from my face?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2018-12-05T15:05:01.753" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19783" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19803" CreationDate="2018-12-01T16:55:42.360" Score="2" ViewCount="129" Body="&lt;p&gt;DVD or CD disks can have scratches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I want to watch a movie, they interrupt the replay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I remove  the scratches or buffer the playback?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastEditorUserId="26275" LastEditDate="2018-12-04T09:12:21.000" LastActivityDate="2018-12-09T17:24:15.413" Title="How to remove scratches from a DVD or CD disk?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-12-01T17:41:26.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;One way is to cut horizontally through each hinge where the join is. Then the door will open outwards on the hinge side (provided it's not very stiff which is a problem anyway).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Look on YouTube and you will find many videos showing you how to pick or bypass different kinds of lock.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiFj3_4ZJcA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiFj3_4ZJcA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a quote from a qualified locksmith. They will do it in seconds without damaging anything. It might be worth the money. Otherwise you could be spending it on repairing the closet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T17:41:26.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9248" CreationDate="2018-12-01T19:37:52.500" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take some baking soda and put on a paper ,then rub your iron with high heated ,repeat this process until the iron'surface is clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T19:37:52.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19786" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20095" CreationDate="2018-12-01T19:51:44.577" Score="4" ViewCount="449" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often go to a location where there is no electricity. When I need to press my clothes, I have no idea of an alternative method. I also often face this problem in my city because of loadshedding. Please tell me if anyone knows some hacks to remove wrinkles from clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-12-01T20:29:16.123" LastActivityDate="2019-01-09T22:12:47.803" Title="Alternative to an electric iron?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19635" CreationDate="2018-12-01T20:05:35.820" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take one piece of garlic and rub it on pimples for two minutes then you will see the 50 % result in just two minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2018-12-01T20:05:35.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19792" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-02T04:15:00.857" Score="2" ViewCount="110" Body="&lt;p&gt;The side rubber (gasket) of my refrigerator is turning black. How can I clean it? I used vinegar and lemon, but it's not effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26212" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-12-02T15:40:54.417" LastActivityDate="2019-03-18T12:25:49.203" Title="How can I clean rubbers side (gasket) of refrigerator?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19793" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-02T04:15:17.843" Score="0" ViewCount="198" Body="&lt;p&gt;my question is that: how to remove freckles from my face? As my face  is completely covered by freckles and it becomes more prominant when I apply makeup or any other cosmetic to my skin. It becomes very embarrassing for me when I go to any event. According to my point of view, freckles, wrinkles or pimples appear on the skin because of some deficiency or lack of something in our body. So what's the reason behind the appearance of freckles on the skin?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26255" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-12-02T15:47:42.090" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T04:34:00.897" Title="How can I remove freckles from my skin?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2018-12-05T15:03:20.490" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19794" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19867" CreationDate="2018-12-02T07:52:02.337" Score="3" ViewCount="570" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are in hurry an the key broke into the lock of a door or closet an key maker is not available, then how to deal with such an emergency situation saving the door? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26242" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T11:47:34.740" Title="How to open a lock if key broke into the lock?" Tags="&lt;locks&gt;&lt;keys&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19795" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-02T09:24:33.323" Score="1" ViewCount="262" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I baked something like cake and used eggs in this, the smell of egg remains on my hand even after I washed my hand, which irritates me a lot. What could be remedies to remove this smell quickly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26014" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2018-12-02T12:39:09.623" LastActivityDate="2018-12-18T04:22:13.450" Title="How can I remove the smell of egg from my hands?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19796" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19782" CreationDate="2018-12-02T10:03:08.070" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seek competent  medical professional advice not this website.&lt;/strong&gt; Varicose veins may indicate a underlying condition pertaining to blood circulation in the body. Depending how serious they are there could be issues with clots. For more info check this link from the mayo clinic. This link talks about the symptoms,causes and risk factors for varicose veins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicose-veins/symptoms-causes/syc-20350643&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicose-veins/symptoms-causes/syc-20350643&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This is a medical condition not a life hack.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T10:03:08.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19798" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19793" CreationDate="2018-12-02T10:33:46.447" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Freckles are generally harmless. A freckle is usually caused by exposure to ultraviolet light which darkens the pigment in the skin and as a result are more common in the summertime and fade in the winter. Genetics play a role as well in the formation of freckles. Use sunscreen when outside in the sun and don't overdo the sunshine exposure and it should rectify itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T10:33:46.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19800" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19804" CreationDate="2018-12-02T11:07:44.210" Score="0" ViewCount="68" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have alot of dark spots on my face specially on cheeks. Which home remedy I used to get rid of it? And what should I add in my diet to remove these dark spots? Can anyone suggest me please.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26095" LastEditorUserId="26194" LastEditDate="2018-12-02T13:34:26.597" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T16:43:38.320" Title="How to get rid of dark spots?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2018-12-13T16:43:42.557" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19786" CreationDate="2018-12-02T11:17:11.773" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a squirt bottle of water and slightly spray a mist onto the wrinkled area. Then throw the garment in the dryer until the dampness removed the wrinkles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26258" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T11:17:11.773" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19783" CreationDate="2018-12-02T12:55:23.460" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Using Toothpaste:&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Choose a basic toothpaste. There's no need for the sparkles, swirls, and exotic flavors of some oral care products. Instead, opt for a basic white paste to polish your CD. All types of toothpaste contain enough abrasive minerals to get the job done!&#xA;Basic toothpastes are cheaper than their flashier alternatives. This can be especially helpful if you have several CD's to polish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply toothpaste to the CD surface. Squeeze a small dab of toothpaste onto the scratched surface of your CD and spread it evenly over the surface of the CD with your finger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Polish the CD. Using a radial motion, slowly work the toothpaste around the CD. Start at the center and move in a straight line outward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clean and dry the CD. Run the CD under some warm water and rinse thoroughly. Then, using a soft, clean cloth, dry the CD and double check to make sure you've removed all traces of toothpaste or moisture.&#xA;After you've cleaned and dried the CD, use a soft cloth to buff the surface of the CD.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For more information kindly see the following link:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com.pk/amp/s/m.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Scratched-CD%3famp=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.google.com.pk/amp/s/m.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Scratched-CD%3famp=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T12:55:23.460" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19800" CreationDate="2018-12-02T13:29:56.923" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A mask which is very useful for dark spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ingredients used :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1tsp Rice Flour&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2 tsp Yogurt/ Curd &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1 Tsp tomato juice .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;mix all the ingredients well and apply on face for 15 minutes and wash your face with warm water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other method is apply potato juice on face it is very effective for dark spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no side effect of these remedies because they are natural ingredients.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26194" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T13:29:56.923" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19794" CreationDate="2018-12-02T15:39:53.550" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If a short bit of the key is still sticking out of the lock, you may be able to grab it tightly with a pair of pliers and slowly pull the half-key out. That will allow other keys to be inserted into the lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xq4Za.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xq4Za.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's the only key you had, then you may be able to use it (temporarily!) by holding it with the pliers. Soon you &lt;strong&gt;will&lt;/strong&gt; need to get a new key cut to match it. A key-maker may be able to do that from the half-key that you still have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T15:39:53.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19703" CreationDate="2018-12-02T18:22:33.280" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your skin is very dry apply a body/facial oil on top of a moisturizer. If your skin is too dry the oil won't absorb. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apply the moisturizer/lotion/serum and allow it to soak in for ~2 mins, then add 4-10 drops of oil and massage into skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26261" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T18:22:33.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19811" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19850" CreationDate="2018-12-02T18:27:58.037" Score="4" ViewCount="90" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've tried using a polish cloth, but the chain is too fine. I don't want to damage the delicate chain - what should I try? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26261" LastActivityDate="2021-04-08T06:40:09.367" Title="How to remove tarnish from gold plated necklace chain?" Tags="&lt;jewelry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19812" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19404" CreationDate="2018-12-02T18:40:49.383" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using light therapy to give you more energy and help your circadian rhythms. There are many options for S.A.D lights. Your doctor may be able to recommend a particular one for your lifestyle. Some insurance plans might also cover the purchase.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26261" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T18:40:49.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19795" CreationDate="2018-12-02T19:08:54.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think toothpaste is the best for removing any type of smell from hands.it is quickly solution for best results .take some toothpaste and apply on your hands ,wait for two minutes then wash it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T19:08:54.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19814" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19793" CreationDate="2018-12-02T19:22:20.803" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For removing freckles take one lemon juice and dip a cotton ball then apply it on your face in the freckled area ,after ten minutes when you see soaking the juice in your skin wash it with cold water,apply this process twice a week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T19:22:20.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19800" CreationDate="2018-12-02T19:50:54.337" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also use Yogurt mask for removing dark spots,take some yogurt and apply it on your face ,after 15 minutes when you see that mask is dry wash it with warm water.yogurt is the best remedy for removing dark spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T19:50:54.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19816" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19833" CreationDate="2018-12-02T20:33:32.043" Score="1" ViewCount="129" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often trim my mustache in front of a mirror and it always confuses me which side of the mustache I am currently trimming,  which then leads to an unbalanced mustache.  Is there a life hack for this problem to get an even line?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26165" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2018-12-04T07:16:01.473" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T07:16:01.473" Title="How to evenly trim a mustache in front of a mirror?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ClosedDate="2018-12-05T15:06:35.507" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6501" CreationDate="2018-12-02T21:03:56.960" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have a barber do it for you. If he or she is good it wouldn't like a butcher did it. For somethings there are no substitutions for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-12-02T21:03:56.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19819" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19831" CreationDate="2018-12-03T02:02:03.913" Score="2" ViewCount="87" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a problem with sweaty palms. My palms always get sweaty and it is so irritating. Even in the winter season they always get sweaty. They are a problem for me, for example when I am writing my exams, all exams papers get wet spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26193" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2018-12-03T13:52:40.127" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T13:52:40.127" Title="How to get rid of sweaty palms?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19823" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-12-03T06:03:58.663" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Open the &lt;strong&gt;back side&lt;/strong&gt; of the cabinet :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26270" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T06:03:58.663" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19824" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19825" CreationDate="2018-12-03T07:34:52.193" Score="3" ViewCount="104" Body="&lt;p&gt;My new dress is contaminated because of engine oil stain and I try a lot of things to remove that stain like kerosene oil. So tell me how to remove that stains? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26216" LastEditorUserId="26015" LastEditDate="2018-12-03T11:01:31.817" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T11:01:31.817" Title="How to remove engine oil stain from clothes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19824" CreationDate="2018-12-03T08:25:30.580" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a grease cutter like a Dawn dish soap or a similar product. Not the one used with mechanical dishwasher machines. The type used when washing dishes manually. Make a lather with it and rub it into the stain. Depending on the stain you might have to repeat the process a few times until the stain dissolves or loosens up. Then wash your dress as you would normally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T08:25:30.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19827" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19847" CreationDate="2018-12-03T08:53:56.263" Score="1" ViewCount="124" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a lot of moles on my body, specially on my face and neck. How can I get rid of these moles permanently without getting marks? Is there a way to get rid of them, preferably without pain?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26260" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2018-12-03T13:34:48.270" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T20:04:31.983" Title="How can I remove moles permanently?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2018-12-05T14:51:30.897" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19831" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19819" CreationDate="2018-12-03T11:05:31.123" Score="1" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Drying Moist Hands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use baby powder or another absorbent powder. One simple, direct, and fairly long-lasting way to get rid of unwanted hand moisture is simply to soak it up! You can do this a variety of ways, including applying an absorbent powder to your hands. Try pouring a thimble-sized amount of baby powder into your hands and spreading it around gently and evenly — you should immediately notice your hands feel cooler and dryer. Below are just a few more powders you may want to consider using: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Chalk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Talcum powder (note that talc can be poisonous if inhaled in&#xA;significant quantities)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cornstarch (sometimes specifically used for this purpose in Hispanic&#xA;countries, where it is called &quot;maizena&quot;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Baking soda&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Preventing Clammy Hands&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid greasy lotions. If you frequently use lotion on your hands, you may be inadvertently making them clammy. While some lotions (like those that contain antiperspirant chemicals) can actually help dry your hands out, others can make them more moist. Some substances, like petroleum jelly, can even make your hands extra wet or greasy. If you use lotion frequently, consider switching your go-to lotion for one that's lighter or one that's specifically formulated to have a drying effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Clammy-Hands&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Clammy-Hands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26015" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T11:05:31.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19832" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19751" CreationDate="2018-12-03T12:18:35.847" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I take it that you already reduced the brightness of the screen as much as possible as well as chose a pleasant dark desktop theme. Your remaining options are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Turn the ambient light on&lt;/strong&gt; in the room (will make your pupils contracting and therefore will make your eyes less sensitive to the laptop light).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put some grey filter in front of your screen. Experiment with grey plastic foil.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put some grey filter in front of your eyes. Use some kind of very light sun glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26275" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T12:18:35.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19833" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19816" CreationDate="2018-12-03T12:38:39.807" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm guessing that you're relatively young and new to trimming your mustache. The only real solution to this problem is practice. In time you get used to allowing for the reversal that a mirror gives you and your mustache will come out straighter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11327" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T12:38:39.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19834" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19835" CreationDate="2018-12-03T13:30:35.670" Score="0" ViewCount="365" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fingers spots in smart phone screen make my phone unsecure. Because people can easily draw pattern because of these fingers spots. How can I save my cell phone screen from these fingers spots?&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IKpwa.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25974" LastEditorUserId="25974" LastEditDate="2018-12-04T13:54:32.243" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T13:54:32.243" Title="How can I save my smart phone screen from finger spots?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2018-12-05T15:04:56.297" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19834" CreationDate="2018-12-03T13:55:09.660" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your phone does not already have oleophobic coating on the screen, the easiest way to fight against fingerprint marks on the screen is to buy &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/vC5Uu8JAkMY?t=27&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;oleophobic screen protector&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Olephobic means that there is a thin coating on the screen that repels water, dirt and for your case most important, oil marks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, look at &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/18467/how-can-i-remove-skin-oil-from-my-phones-screen?rq=1&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt; that is similar to yours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26133" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T13:55:09.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18467" CreationDate="2018-12-03T13:57:40.927" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your phone does not already have oleophobic coating on the screen, the easiest way to fight against fingerprint marks on the screen is to buy &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/vC5Uu8JAkMY?t=27&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;oleophobic screen protector&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Olephobic means that there is a thin coating on the screen that repels water, dirt and for your case most important, oil marks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It does not remove them 100%, but it get rids of most of the fingertip marks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26133" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T13:57:40.927" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19786" CreationDate="2018-12-03T15:38:12.263" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you happen to have a way to heat a pot or pan, such as a wood stove or campfire, you could use this in leiu of a normal iron.  As well, you could try using a small, portable vintage iron such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://free3d.com/3d-model/old-clothes-iron-small-v1--920656.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;; they can be very cheap to obtain, and with care, will last a lifetime [many I have seen lasted several lifetimes].  Another option would be to dampen the area lightly, and add a flat, heavy weight to the wrinkled area for a while -- this can remove some wrinkles in my experience.  Lastly, you could try dampening and hanging the clothes, although this will work well only for certain materials.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26130" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T15:38:12.263" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19841" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-03T17:30:55.613" Score="1" ViewCount="87" Body="&lt;p&gt;i am losing my natural hair color as time passes, my hair turns grey that is not such a good change. i am just 21 years old and feels too much worried about this premature graying of my hair.Please suggest me how i keep my hairs black without using hair color? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26281" LastEditorUserId="26281" LastEditDate="2018-12-05T17:30:40.407" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T13:52:34.930" Title="how to keep hairs black without using hair color?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2018-12-08T13:52:39.970" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19842" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-12-03T17:47:29.563" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Several things in your favor with this door:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's old, dry wood, easy to break&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The hinges aren't particularly secure, and possibly made of a cast metal&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The door frame is not substantial&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Options, in no particular order:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;See if the fancy molded (ogee style) wood around the large center panel can be removed; on most doors of this style this wood is a thin strip nailed to the body of the door on one or both sides of the door, or its a decorative strip covering a thin lip that retains the panel. Removing the strip allows the entire center panel of the door to be removed or it exposes the thin lip that can then be easily broken. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frame_and_panel&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frame_and_panel&lt;/a&gt; for more info on door construction and how you might use a hammer and chisel to remove the molding securing the center panel:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MYmUy.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MYmUy.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a hacksaw horizontally to saw along the center line in the hinge, cutting the pin, then pull the door off. Fit new hinges. You might need to cut into the frame slightly as you make your way through the hinge:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b28Qz.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b28Qz.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use an adjustable wrench to grip the hinge. The wrench should point vertically with the side of the wrench touching the door. Use a pipe slid over the wrench handle for extra leverage. Fit new hinges&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GVWnw.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GVWnw.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Chisel a square out of the door frame that the lock bolt fits into - there will probably be a small strike keep plate to stop the wood frame getting rubbed by the lock mechanism. Remove enough frame to extract the entire thing. Here's a strike plate in a door frame for an idea of what I mean:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Bhdwz.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Bhdwz.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Chain drill(slow) or use an angle grinder with metal cutting disc(fast) the deadbolt protruding from the lock. If chain drilling, drill small holes closely spaced then larger holes. Drilling a small hole will act as a guide for a larger hole. Drilling a larger hole that overlaps with the next large hole effectively cuts through the deadbolt. Chain drilling technique:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6QFNX.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6QFNX.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Similar to chain drilling, using an angle grinder with cutting disc will achieve a very fast result, but it's worth mentioning that angle grinders are often reckoned to be one of the most dangerous power tools a person can own. Cutting discs are about 1.5mm thick and will fit down the gap between door and frame to make short work of cutting off the protruding part of the lock. They would also go through the hinges in a matter of seconds. Being so thin, the cutting discs can shatter if abused and at 11,000+ revolutions per minute can end up flung far and wide. If cutting hinges horizontally beware that the door will drop as the hinge is cut through, gripping the sides of the cutting disc; that's when it will shatter. Prop the door underneath by hammering a wedge between the floor and door. The risk of bodily injury is high if you have no experience with an angle grinder; beware. Angle grinder with cutting disc:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lEuzE.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lEuzE.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Neither the door, frame, hinges or screws are particularly substantial. Using a pry bar to force the door open will likely be successful. Use of a flat bar will be easier than a typical round bar. The door frame will require some easy repairs after:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vce5O.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vce5O.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T17:47:29.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19847" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19827" CreationDate="2018-12-03T20:04:31.983" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take half spoon of baking soda in half spoon of coconut oil ,mix well then  apply it on your unwanted moles before going to bed.apply daily it until you got the results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T20:04:31.983" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2018-12-03T20:04:31.983" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19848" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19595" CreationDate="2018-12-03T20:05:51.727" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Packing cubes also help items fit while keeping them organized. Many outdoor/travel companies have their own models and some are even compressible (which is nice for bulky items like sweaters). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another tip is to wear your bulkiest shoes during travel (for example, wear your boots and put sneakers or sandals in your suitcase). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26261" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T20:05:51.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19849" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19816" CreationDate="2018-12-03T21:59:36.290" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A guide (such as a comb) will help you out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, if you want to trim your mustache straight across, place an ordinary comb through it, parallel to the floor (like a shelf). In the mirror, make sure it looks level. Then, trim all the hairs underneath the comb, making sure to keep the comb level in the mirror the whole time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want a more complicated mustache, put the comb on the right half, for example, and make sure it is exactly where you want it. Then cut off all the hair underneath the comb. Move the comb to the left side of your mustache, make sure it looks perfectly-placed in the mirror, and then trim off all the hair underneath it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-12-03T21:59:36.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19850" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19811" CreationDate="2018-12-04T00:30:39.900" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Real gold plate won't tarnish. If it has a high proportion of silver that has tarnished, that tarnish can be removed electrolytically with no harm to the chain:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make a solution of about ten gram of baking soda in about 100 ml water, place in a disposable aluminum foil pan, drop in the chain so it rests on the foil, and warm gently (no need to boil). Tarnish will disappear in a couple of minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, if it's cheap metal covered with yellow lacquer to &lt;em&gt;look&lt;/em&gt; like gold, this won't help, and may remove the lacquer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T00:30:39.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19851" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19862" CreationDate="2018-12-04T00:34:57.110" Score="2" ViewCount="255" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have around 300 A4 pages. I want to compile these into a book-like form. So I have a 3-Ring Binder. I don't have a 3-Hole Punch. I am looking for DIY method where I can do it in the smartest way without buying a punching tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26132" LastEditorUserId="26132" LastEditDate="2018-12-04T01:12:18.660" LastActivityDate="2018-12-16T09:43:00.090" Title="Convert bunch of pages to book" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19856" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19890" CreationDate="2018-12-04T06:51:21.730" Score="0" ViewCount="79" Body="&lt;p&gt;Children have a bad habit to remove any where with permanent stuff like markers and paint. It is not easy to remove that stuff from wall. It looks so ugly. How can I remove these things from the wall?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26216" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-12-06T11:21:22.027" LastActivityDate="2018-12-06T20:25:22.743" Title="How to remove marker and paint from wall?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19857" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19866" CreationDate="2018-12-04T07:27:07.910" Score="0" ViewCount="130" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had acne on my skin.Anyone tell me how to  remove acne spots from my skin?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26241" LastEditorUserId="26241" LastEditDate="2018-12-04T07:40:40.540" LastActivityDate="2018-12-06T13:58:09.323" Title="How can i remove dark spots from skin?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2018-12-08T14:08:31.627" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19860" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19173" CreationDate="2018-12-04T09:48:29.233" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The hour hand on your watch passes 12 twice a day. On only &lt;strong&gt;one&lt;/strong&gt; of these passes will you see a change in the date showing in the date window. You can hence know whether your watch is showing an AM or a PM time by pulling the crown out whatever number of notches allows you to set the time, then wind the watch forwards (backwards may cause issues) until the time passes 12. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the date window changed, then the time the watch now shows (e.g. 1 o'clock) is in the &lt;em&gt;morning&lt;/em&gt; (1 am). &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the date window didn't change, then the time the watch currently shows is a PM time&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now you know whether the watch is showing an AM or PM time you can adjust the time accordingly&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the actual time of day is 6am, wind the watch forwards 5 hours til it reads 6 o'clock. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the actual time of day is 3pm, wind the watch forwards 14 hours (so it passes 12 again) and reads 3 o'clock. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you determined that your watch was showing AM, and it's actually 3pm but you only wind the watch forwards 2 hours (so it reads 3 o'clock) then the watch will effectively be showing 3am and it will change the date at midday tomorrow instead of midnight tonight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, set the date by pulling the crown out whatever number of notches engages date setting mode.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T09:48:29.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19862" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19851" CreationDate="2018-12-04T10:16:06.690" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a hot melt glue gun you can achieve a similar result to professional book binding by making a cover out of a piece of card the same size as 2x the front sheet plus the thickness of the sheets (it needs to cover the front, back and the edge), pre-folding the edges of the spine, then loading up the spine area with melted glue and pressing it onto the side of the book. If you can't load the spine with glue and keep it all melted, you can re-melt the glue using an oven or heat gun, or you can place all the papers on the card and (having an assistant hold the papers firmly in place) tou can lay glue at the bottom of the spine, presson, open the gap back up and lay another line of glue, working your way up. Practice before ruining your 300 page masterpiece&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a hot melt glue gun you can achieve a similar job with normal wood glue: fix two sheets of wood at right angles and tip them slightly, so as to create something like the device that holds a music book open for a piano player, place your covering card (folded) in the device, load the spine area up with PVA/woodglue and sit the pages in the glue. After some time (a few hours), carefully remove the whole lot from the support and set them down so the spine can dry more effectively&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the past I've had reasonable success in using a drill to drill through a stack of paper clamped between two pieces of wood. Clamping pressure makes the paper behave like wood and drill more neatly. Tying the holes with string in neat knots makes for a cute, hand made look that if gotten right can add a shabby flair rather than making it look overly home made&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Commercial solutions to the problem often involve a plastic clamp, or a multi hole punch (a comb binder) that punches 20+ holes in the document then has a set of metal fingers that opens up a plastic roll that is threaded through the 20+ holes. &#xA;You also occasionally see documents printed in a certain order on double size paper so that when folded and stapled they form a book. 300 pages wouldn't be done in one go, but you might see it broken into 5 lots of upto 64 pages (requiring 16 sheets of paper, 4 document pages per sheet, 16 being a reasonable folding limit), stapled or sewn and then the stapled booklets bound together by gluing. This could be replicated at home if you can work out the page numbering for printing (most print dialogs have booklet printing options)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-12-16T09:43:00.090" LastActivityDate="2018-12-16T09:43:00.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19863" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19834" CreationDate="2018-12-04T10:31:46.580" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a stylus, or use the screen with your finger knuckle (the part most people knock on a door with) instead of your finger tip. Finger tips are great at leaving marks because you touch everything else with them and, in most people, they have a lot of sweat glands&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-12-04T10:40:46.383" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T10:40:46.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19865" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19868" CreationDate="2018-12-04T15:36:38.373" Score="4" ViewCount="1663" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I have a table with a glass inset, and this inset is sealed/glued into the frame, but I spilled some tea and it somehow seeped under, what might be the best way to dry or remove that tea?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22214" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T19:25:22.427" Title="Remove liquid trapped under glass" Tags="&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19866" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19857" CreationDate="2018-12-04T17:12:45.990" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a few skincare options you can try. A combination of brightening ingredients (such as Vitamin C) and chemical exfoliations (AHA and BHA) will help. These are available in toners, serums, lotions, and oils. You can also try retinol ingredients (which are now available over the counter). These ingredients are often found in combination products - many options are available in high-end make-up stores as well as in big box stores. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to wear sunscreen every day while using these! Most will make your skin more sensitive to sun damage, so if you are not already applying daily sunscreen it is essential to add that to your routine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, you can consider seeing a dermatologist for a specialized treatment such as microdermabrasion or prescription skincare products. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26261" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T17:12:45.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19794" CreationDate="2018-12-04T18:08:13.010" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This YouTube video shows many ways to get through a door without picking the lock or breaking the door.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnmcRTnTNC8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnmcRTnTNC8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20672" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T18:08:13.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19868" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19865" CreationDate="2018-12-04T19:25:22.427" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it were a small object, I would recommend a process similar to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/7108/15&quot;&gt;rice for a drowned mobile phone&lt;/a&gt;, but since we're dealing with a table, we need to move the solution to the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a hair dryer to help evaporate the droplets. Once they condense, tilt the table to bring all moisture to one corner of the frame. Repeat the process again several times as the evaporated droplets will escape through the frame (a way in means a way out).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The issue comes if the tea contained water or milk, or is enough to stain the inside of the glass. Then you will have to remove the glass entirely. A heat gun may be useful to melt glue, but be sure to take precautions as to not shatter the glass itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T19:25:22.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19792" CreationDate="2018-12-04T22:20:41.247" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's most likely mold, and you'll get the best results from some proprietary mold remover spray or liquid that simultaneously kills the mold to inhibit further growth, and bleaches it so the remnants/any staining of the substrate becomes less visible&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-12-04T22:20:41.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19876" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19884" CreationDate="2018-12-05T16:43:57.607" Score="0" ViewCount="101" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have oily skin both in the summer and the winter.  Because of this, I have a lot of problems with acne, specifically blackheads.  While I wash my skin daily, it is not helping clear the acne up.  Does anyone have any home remedies to help with this problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26241" LastEditorUserId="26130" LastEditDate="2018-12-06T03:14:31.477" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T11:55:28.187" Title="Home Remedies for Oily Skin" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19878" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19879" CreationDate="2018-12-05T17:40:17.747" Score="3" ViewCount="462" Body="&lt;p&gt;My dog have a condition that makes her snout a little dry and prone to brittle. We went to a vet and she prescribed a sticky lotion-like medicine to apply on my dog's snout twice a day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Problem is, &lt;strong&gt;my dog keeps liking the medicine right after we applied it&lt;/strong&gt;. I tried using cotton pads to apply the lotion gently but my dog licks it anyway. It's okay for the dog to ingest this lotion but It just doesn't stay on her skin! Is there another way to apply the lotion without having to hold the dog's mouth closed?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26145" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-12-06T11:02:08.970" LastActivityDate="2018-12-06T11:02:08.970" Title="How to apply medicine on dog's snout?" Tags="&lt;pets&gt;&lt;medicine&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19879" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19878" CreationDate="2018-12-05T18:27:58.817" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First, you could check and see if the medicine has to remain on the&#xA;wound for a specific time.  If it is not too long of a period, one&#xA;way is to spend that medication time napping with the pup.  While&#xA;they are sleeping, they are less likely to bother the affected area.&#xA;Or if it is ever shorter, you could attempt to just distract their&#xA;attention, if it is only needed for a few moments.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Second, if you are entirely against any form of muzzle-like fixture,&#xA;you could use some liquid bandage.  For this, you would put the&#xA;medicine on, apply the liquid bandage, and then allow the dog to go&#xA;on its way.  They actually make some specifically for dogs and cats.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lastly, if you are fine with muzzles and the like, you could try&#xA;fashioning a nose cover for your dog that could attach to a collar. &#xA;I suggest this primarily because every dog is different, and because&#xA;an off-the-shelf muzzle is not made for this specific application. &#xA;You could take some soft cloth and collar strap and fashion it so&#xA;that the cover would go over the dog's nose, and would attach to both&#xA;sides of the collar to be held in place [you might want to add some&#xA;elastic to allow for the best range of motion while remaining close&#xA;to the injury].  It could fully allow normal breathing, while still&#xA;being effective in protecting the nose/medicine long enough for&#xA;healing to occur.  There are actually companies that make these&#xA;specifically, but they are still a one-size-fits-all product.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26130" LastEditorUserId="26145" LastEditDate="2018-12-05T19:45:25.370" LastActivityDate="2018-12-05T19:45:25.370" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19880" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19648" CreationDate="2018-12-05T18:37:28.467" Score="1" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;First of all, you need to know why you feel pain when you apply lotion&#xA;  on your skin. I recommend seeing a doctor to find out what is&#xA;  happening that makes your skin painful and with cracks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once your doctor has given you the treatment and with your skin on a healthy state, you can try this homemade lotion I use to smooth skin and remove cracks.&#xA;Here's the recipe:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ten crushed acetylsalicylic acid tablets&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;3 tbsp of body moisturizer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;25mL of glycerin&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;25mL of 20 Volume cream hydrogen peroxide&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix it all together to create a lotion. Apply on your feet and cover them with socks. Keep it for eight hours and rinse with water. I like to sleep during this period. This is the only product that smoothes my heels! The lotion is very watery. You're not supposed to feel discomfort while using this lotion, so if you feel pain, you should rinse immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26145" LastActivityDate="2018-12-05T18:37:28.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18467" CreationDate="2018-12-05T19:12:31.157" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make your own cleaning solution with alcohol (I use a 50/50 mix of water and vodka) and put in a small spray bottle (I bought one from the travel section at the drugstore). Spray the solution (one or two pumps) onto a tissue or microfiber cloth and wipe the screen. Works better than pre-moistened wipes because you can control the amount of liquid. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a glass screen protector and this works perfectly to clean it. DO NOT use on your laptop screen as the alcohol may damage the coating. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26261" LastActivityDate="2018-12-05T19:12:31.157" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19882" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19671" CreationDate="2018-12-05T19:21:30.110" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Boar/natural bristle hairbrushes are very good at distributing oils in your hair. If the oil is concentrated in one spot (your scalp, for example), brush from your scalp to ends to distribute the oils more evenly. You can also use one of these brushes in combination with dry shampoo or powders to absorb some of the oil. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26261" LastActivityDate="2018-12-05T19:21:30.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19876" CreationDate="2018-12-05T21:52:02.437" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had oily skin my whole life, though mine is worse in the summer. I regularly visit a restroom and splash water on my face (which I then blot dry with a towel). Sometimes, instead of splashing water on my face, I wet a paper towel in the sink and gently rub that over my face to wet it, and then I blot it dry with another towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do this several times throughout the day, whenever I feel as though my face is getting a little shiny.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-12-06T17:51:51.213" LastActivityDate="2018-12-06T17:51:51.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19885" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-06T12:16:24.427" Score="2" ViewCount="7581" Body="&lt;p&gt;Only the top heating element on my oven works.  When I want to bake something thicker than pizza, the surface of the food burns, while the rest of the food remains uncooked.  I have tried using lower temperature settings, but I get the same results.  While I could try turning the food upside down, and finishing the cooking this way, doing that could be problematic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I want to cook anything other than pizza in the oven, how could I ensure that the food cooks thoroughly without burning?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26312" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2018-12-07T09:12:37.227" LastActivityDate="2018-12-11T13:59:49.807" Title="Cooking In An Oven When Only The Top Heating Element Works" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19886" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19885" CreationDate="2018-12-06T12:34:29.980" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you have is called a &quot;broiler&quot; -- it's intended for searing the top of a dish (steak, perhaps, or a cheese layer, or a topping), not for cooking food through.  As you note, anything thicker than a pizza will burn on the top before the middle is cooked, and never mind the bottom.  It's primarily a radiant cooker, as opposed to the main oven which functions by heating a space and letting the heat &quot;soak into&quot; the food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There isn't a good way to cook food through with a top radiant heat source like a broiler -- the only thing I can think of would be to preheat something like a pizza stone (circular terra cotta tile the size of a large pizza pan) and put the food on it, but that will only work for shorter cook times; the stone won't stay hot under the food because nothing is adding heat from the bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lower heating element in ovens (as opposed to toaster ovens, the counter top version) is a replaceable part.  Unless the failure is due to a bad control, it's a pretty simple matter to pull out the dead element and replace it with a new one, and they're easily ordered on the Internet (find the data plate on the range to have the exact model number, to be sure of getting the correct part).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2018-12-06T12:34:29.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19889" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-06T16:05:03.170" Score="0" ViewCount="81" Body="&lt;p&gt;I accidentally got black tea on a carpet, which has left a very visible stain. I tried cleaning the carpet with detergent, but it did not work. Does anyone have a good method for removing tea stains from a carpet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26260" LastEditorUserId="26130" LastEditDate="2018-12-07T09:03:35.057" LastActivityDate="2018-12-09T02:29:12.590" Title="How To Remove Black Tea Stain from Carpet" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19856" CreationDate="2018-12-06T20:25:22.743" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In order to remove Mark and Paint from wall:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In order to remove the marker &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1.Magic Eraser &#xA;2.Wall Cleaner (Used for cleaning walls prior to painting)&#xA;3.Painting over the marker&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In order to remove Paint&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paint the wall &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26033" LastActivityDate="2018-12-06T20:25:22.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2018-12-07T00:16:35.710" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://news.psu.edu/story/457391/2017/03/22/bedbugs-beware-new-research-may-beat-back-bedbug-epidemic&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Safe fungus wipes out bedbugs from little exposure&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The researchers discovered that they only needed to expose a small percentage of a bedbug population to their new fungal-based biopesticide to achieve nearly 100 percent infection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bedbugs exposed to Beauveria bassiana, a natural and indigenous fungus that causes disease in insects, is harmless to humans and doesn't damage furniture. They become infected and die within four to seven days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The researchers made a company and sell it &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aprehend.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2096" LastEditorUserId="2096" LastEditDate="2018-12-08T18:48:06.913" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T18:48:06.913" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19892" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19885" CreationDate="2018-12-07T12:04:58.247" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the short term, OP could try placing something BETWEEN the top heating element and his food.  Perhaps place the food on a bottom rack and a cookie sheet or pizza stone on the top rack.  This would greatly reduce the radiant heat on the top of the food and perhaps the food will cook thoroughly before scorching.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;WARNING:  The object placed between the heating element and the food will get HOT!  A steel cookie sheet might warp or a ceramic plate might crack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-12-11T13:59:49.807" LastActivityDate="2018-12-11T13:59:49.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19893" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19895" CreationDate="2018-12-07T15:34:00.777" Score="0" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;While writing, I accidentally draw stains on my brown leather jacket. I tried to wash it with water but it did not work and I tried to remove with body spray as well which was a recommendation from friend. It still can be seen on the jacket if there are any other solutions please share.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26241" LastActivityDate="2020-10-09T14:37:43.290" Title="How to remove the stain made by pen on leather jacket?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19895" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19893" CreationDate="2018-12-08T05:20:11.520" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You also use nail polish remover but be careful while using it an use apply it with cotton bug and wipe it off instantly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26242" LastEditorUserId="26242" LastEditDate="2018-12-08T05:27:55.760" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T05:27:55.760" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19896" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19885" CreationDate="2018-12-08T05:33:36.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make an assessment as to whether your oven will work upside down - if it's not overly mechanically complex (they usually aren't) then inverting it might improve its chances of forming a through-heated space&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's also a chance it uses the same element for top and bottom - see if you can move the top element to the bottom&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T05:33:36.173" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19897" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19889" CreationDate="2018-12-08T05:34:02.210" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use vinegar to remove tea stains from carpet. Make a vinegar solution with the ratio of 1 cup of vinegar and two cup of water and wash the stain with this solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26242" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T05:34:02.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19898" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19889" CreationDate="2018-12-08T05:39:33.083" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may find that ultraviolet light from sunlight will cause the stain to fade away on its own. If you want to hurry the process up, a variety of oxygen based bleaching agents are found in proprietary products; these work to break down the pigments in the stain, rendering it invisible &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If attempting to clean the carpet using a wet solution, take care that the process doesn't cause whatever is under the carpet to become wet and stain the carpet from the other side. I once had a difficult job removing a tea stain that just seemed to grow and grow the more that I extended the cleaning patch, until I noticed that the brown coloration was being caused by the brown underlay getting wet and staining the carpet from the underside &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T05:39:33.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19899" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19903" CreationDate="2018-12-08T05:58:13.257" Score="0" ViewCount="44" Body="&lt;p&gt;The surface of my leather sofa has worn out and started peeling off and cracking.I have used dye and leather filler to fix the cracking but it cracked again after few month.  Is there any method which helps to transform it permanently and also work for peeling off?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26242" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T10:30:05.413" Title="How to fix the peeling and cracking of leather?" Tags="&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19901" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19893" CreationDate="2018-12-08T08:58:39.977" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some ball point inks are soluble with alcohol. Try a little bit of rubbing alcohol (70 % isopropanol alcohol) on a cotton ball.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T08:58:39.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19899" CreationDate="2018-12-08T10:30:05.413" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Glycerine (sold in pharmacies) is used to soften stiff leather and prevent it from cracking. It won't fix the cracks that already exist but you could use it to prevent further deterioration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26325" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T10:30:05.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19907" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19643" CreationDate="2018-12-08T14:05:35.823" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To prevent dryness in hair, keep it well moisturised.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After washing hair, it will become very dry. Before applying oil, rinse it very lightly with a little cold water depending how much hair you have, let it absorb into the hair and then apply oil to lock in the moisture. Do this every time after washing. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Regularly wet your clean hands, run it through your hair. Then do the same with a little oil. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use any oil. Oilve oil, hair oil, or any other. I use johnsons baby oil, but if you're a girl you can use special hair oils from any supermarket. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Jatt&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26327" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T14:05:35.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19908" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19792" CreationDate="2018-12-08T14:13:13.777" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mix baking soda, water and vinegar in a plastic container and apply directly to the mold. The mixture is best sprayed on from an empty window spray type bottle. The mixture will fizz and become inactive so has to be used immediately after mixing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Jatt&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26327" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T14:13:13.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19909" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19449" CreationDate="2018-12-08T14:21:21.297" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To avoid unnecessary loss of food, breathe out through your nose and attempt to empty lungs completely of air quickly, and most food will remain in mouth, if not all. Try not to eat too fast. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Jatt&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26327" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T14:21:21.297" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19911" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19885" CreationDate="2018-12-08T14:44:33.717" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try covering the food with baking foil. It should even the heat applied to the food. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Jatt&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26327" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T14:44:33.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19912" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19715" CreationDate="2018-12-08T14:53:43.517" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just change your eating strategy and don't be embarassed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eating slowly is actually a very good and healthy thing. Your friends are the ones in the wrong way, don't feel the need to change because of bad social ideology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eat what you can, and save the rest for later. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you feel embarassed, eat what you can and abandon the rest. Its not unusual to not finish your food where i come from. Eat a small amount from each dish. You will seem really posh and people will think you have really high taste to not be desperate and rush to finish food. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Jatt&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26327" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T14:53:43.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19915" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18568" CreationDate="2018-12-08T22:29:59.463" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you wash your face cloths (aka, “wash cloths”) and hand towels and bath towels with detergent and add fabric softener to your wash, the fabric softener eventually builds up on the towel/wash cloth and makes it rough.  The fix for this is not to use fabric softener on new wash cloths or towels and for existing wash cloths and towels that are rough feeling try this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use hot water in your washing machine to wash your towels and wash cloths. Never overfill your washer with a lot of towels.  Depending on the interior size of your machine, wash 3 to 5 bath towels at a time at the most.  Instead of using detergent, add 1-2 cups of white vinegar as the machine is filling with the hot water.  When the wash is done, add 1 1/2 cups of Baking soda (Arm &amp;amp; Hammer, for example) and wash again with hot water.  Dry in dryer on hot.  Depending on how long you’ve had your towels and wash cloths and used fabric softener, you may have to do this a few times to get them soft again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To keep them soft, always wash with vinegar and hot water (no fabric softener) as above and dry in hot dryer.  Vinegar is a cleansing agent that works great and will strip off all the built up fabric softener and leave your towels soft.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a great method and White Vinegar is actually cheaper than detergent!  I buy the big 1 1/2 to 2 gallon size (not sure how much is in that bottle) for $2.19 at Costco.  I’m sure you can get it at Sam’s or a grocery store as well.  Price will depend on where you buy it and the container size... the bigger, the better!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck with this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best Regards, &#xA;Judy&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26329" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T22:29:59.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19916" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19885" CreationDate="2018-12-08T23:16:51.013" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The user who suggested “There’s also a chance it uses the same element for top and bottom - see if you can move the top element to the bottom” (Caius Jard) is correct.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Years ago we had a gas stove/oven and our lower element for regular baking/roasting went out.  My husband switched the elements until we could order the new element.  It worked well and when the part came in, he installed the new part as the lower element and put the broiler element back where it belonged as we hardly ever used it - maybe once per month - so we wanted the new element to do the everyday work of baking/roasting, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check out his idea by checking your user manual.  You should be able to tell from that if both elements are the same.  If you lost your manual, get your model number and make from the oven area and google for the manual online.  I do that when I get a new appliance so I always have an electronic backup copy I can refer to or print a page out of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26329" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-12-11T13:58:57.767" LastActivityDate="2018-12-11T13:58:57.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19918" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19763" CreationDate="2018-12-08T23:52:48.530" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several products on the market that will remove colors from white or light clothing that came from another darker/brighter colored piece of clothing washed with it or from clothing that was previously dyed and bled on your whites from washing together.  One is Carbona color remover and another is Rit color remover.  (Rit is actually the company that creates clothing dye, so you may try their product because they’ve been around for years, and they have probably heard every color problem that has come up.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I understand that if you dye clothing, doing a final rinse in white vinegar is supposed to set the dye.  Google this though as I have only heard of it in conversation so not sure of results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Judy&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26329" LastActivityDate="2018-12-08T23:52:48.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19919" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19672" CreationDate="2018-12-09T00:23:19.710" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps spray both sides lightly with Lysol and hang with clothes pins on a wire clothes hanger to dry?  Just a thought!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best Regards, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Judy&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26329" LastActivityDate="2018-12-09T00:23:19.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19889" CreationDate="2018-12-09T02:29:12.590" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use salt water to remove tea stains from carpet.take one glass of water ,mix two spoons of salt and boiled it for ten minutes.after boiling throw the some quantity of water on the stain leave it for five minutes then rub it .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2018-12-09T02:29:12.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8063" CreationDate="2018-12-09T03:02:59.347" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just get a belt that tucks behind the belt buckle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's my all time favorite and looks SUPER Clean.&#xA;They are hard to find, but they exist.  Adidas still makes some.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B005V04924&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005V04924/?coliid=I33JXCOADZ6K9B&amp;amp;colid=1KHFV1DG352XD&amp;amp;psc=0&amp;amp;ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT and UPDATE: The generic name for this is a &quot;cam lock&quot; belt buckle. It does not use holes for length adjustment. A cam pinches the belt between two metal parts instead of using a &quot;prong&quot; that fits into holes at the end of the strap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26331" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-10-17T20:46:05.073" LastActivityDate="2019-10-17T20:46:05.073" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19925" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-09T17:14:11.803" Score="-3" ViewCount="79" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Samsung J7 mobile which fell into water in a drum, how to repair my mobile phone at this situation? I also open next 1 hour but it did not work correctly.                                    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26212" LastEditorUserId="4801" LastEditDate="2018-12-14T14:56:37.940" LastActivityDate="2018-12-16T01:10:56.737" Title="How to tackle a mobile which fell into water?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2018-12-23T13:50:28.427" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19928" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19930" CreationDate="2018-12-09T18:16:58.130" Score="2" ViewCount="204" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do dream in the sleep but the moment I wake up I only remember a very little of thing and after some minutes, I don't actually remember any of my dreams. Why is it so? Can someone suggest me how to remember my dreams.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26241" LastActivityDate="2018-12-09T23:44:38.363" Title="How can I remember my dreams?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19929" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19928" CreationDate="2018-12-09T22:20:54.157" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To remember your dreams, the minute you wake up, get out of bed and start doing whatever you do first thing in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's something about laying in bed half awake, or hitting the snooze alarm, that makes the dreams fade.  I can't explain it but this makes a difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26342" LastActivityDate="2018-12-09T22:20:54.157" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19930" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19928" CreationDate="2018-12-09T23:44:38.363" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep a notepad by the bed. As soon as you wake up, write the dream down before it fades.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At first you may only be able to remember key items, but it gets easier the more you do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastActivityDate="2018-12-09T23:44:38.363" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19934" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19642" CreationDate="2018-12-10T17:46:07.747" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ideally, you avoid having the car lights in your eyes at all - you can usually see when one is going to turn a corner or crest a hill and can avert your head. A peak on your bike helmet helps as you can just drop your head to look down, but even without a peak, your eyelids are pretty effective (don't close your eyes though :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this is not possible, I have reasonable success with looking straight at the car - this does mean the cones in my retina can't then give me any useful info for a while, but as they are less useful at night anyway, at least the rods, which are better in low light levels, still work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="94" LastActivityDate="2018-12-10T17:46:07.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19935" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19712" CreationDate="2018-12-11T00:17:23.510" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do your best at everybody else's tips here but if it still doesn't come out I would call a Chem-Dry carpet cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26354" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2018-12-11T16:41:06.630" LastActivityDate="2018-12-11T16:41:06.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19936" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-11T07:50:14.940" Score="2" ViewCount="102" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've tried a lot of time to clean marble tiles in my home but the tiles didn't get cleaned. How to remove white spots of standing water on the marble tiles?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26356" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T22:42:10.420" Title="How to remove white spots of standing water on the marble tiles?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19937" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19941" CreationDate="2018-12-11T08:56:49.643" Score="0" ViewCount="151" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am stuck in a situation my broken plug piece stuck in a switch board while working in office as it is direct connection how easily I can remove it so that it didn't harm me?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26356" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T22:15:55.853" Title="How to get out broken piece of Plug in switch board?" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2018-12-23T14:12:21.357" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19939" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19936" CreationDate="2018-12-11T12:39:46.627" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can pour vinegar on that water spots leave it for few minutes and remove it with cotton.or you can also use lemon use to remove these spots.&#xA;you can also use some detergent, the process is you will take some water in the pot and add some detergent in the water, take small piece of cloth and dip in that water and then rub on the surface of tiles where spots are present.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26194" LastActivityDate="2018-12-11T12:39:46.627" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19941" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19937" CreationDate="2018-12-11T17:50:40.797" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dealing with electricity you don't control, requires you to be VERY careful. Use a multimeter, find out if it's live. Even if it isn't, I agree with the insulated pliers. Before you say this is too involved, it isn't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find your local Harbor Freight, buy insulated pliers for $6 (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-long-nose-high-voltage-insulated-pliers-96906.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-long-nose-high-voltage-insulated-pliers-96906.html&lt;/a&gt;), and a meter for $6 (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-digital-multimeter-63604.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-digital-multimeter-63604.html&lt;/a&gt;), watch some youtube videos to learn what you're doing (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=check+an+outlet+with+a+multimeter&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=check+an+outlet+with+a+multimeter&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Notice&lt;/strong&gt;: I'm not an electrician, and I might be an idiot. Don't trust anonymous information like mine or anyone else's when it comes to your life and well-being. Get a professional or the facilities manager to help you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20193" LastActivityDate="2018-12-11T17:50:40.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19942" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19963" CreationDate="2018-12-11T20:57:45.303" Score="2" ViewCount="2421" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a biopsy right in the center of my upper back and have been told to do the following daily: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;gently clean the site with soap and water (no scrubbing)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;apply Vaseline&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cover it with a band-aid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, it's really difficult for me to reach and I don't have anyone to ask for help. I think I might be able to apply Vaseline with a clean spatula, but I'm not sure how I can effectively clean the wound or get a band-aid on with any precision. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26363" LastActivityDate="2020-12-15T07:14:09.603" Title="What's the easiest way to care for a wound on upper back?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19943" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19942" CreationDate="2018-12-12T01:37:39.380" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it’s just precision you’re after, not reach (i.e. you don’t have a problem manipulating your arms to reach the spot), consider setting up 2 mirrors facing each other, at a slight angle. You need the slight angle to avoid your body fully blocking the view to your back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stand between the mirrors (or hold one in one hand with your back to the other mirror). This will allow you to see what you’re doing. As a bonus, by reflecting off 2 mirrors, your left/right will be the image’s left/right respectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastEditorUserId="12517" LastEditDate="2018-12-12T10:14:14.480" LastActivityDate="2018-12-12T10:14:14.480" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19945" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19936" CreationDate="2018-12-12T08:06:15.473" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take some acid and some quantity of detergent mix it in one glass of water and throw it directly to white spots on marble after 15 minutes rub  the surface of tiles with any brush, all spots will vanish it's my personal experience but in this process you should have to avoid your skin from acid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2018-12-12T08:06:15.473" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19946" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-12T08:23:29.020" Score="1" ViewCount="98" Body="&lt;p&gt;As we painted our home there are some Mate Enamel paint spots left on the tiled floor. Kindly guide me how to remove such undesired spots. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried some acid but the spots still remain. How to remove these spots properly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26370" LastEditorUserId="26370" LastEditDate="2018-12-12T13:24:56.600" LastActivityDate="2018-12-27T07:29:05.840" Title="How to remove paint from floor?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19947" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14821" CreationDate="2018-12-12T09:23:11.617" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;On metal, plastic or glass, try using vegetable oil. Obviously this is no good for untreated wood or paper because of stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I removed old sticky tape from around the edge of an old sweet tin, this left a sticky residue. Rubbing this with a kitchen paper towel dabbed in olive oil, then washing it, worked well for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Benefits: cheap, easily available - and no noxious chemicals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26371" LastActivityDate="2018-12-12T09:23:11.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19949" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19946" CreationDate="2018-12-12T19:16:46.413" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd let it dry fully (however long the can says) then remove it mechanically (use a sharp knife or scalpel under the edge) to remove most of the paint and then a mild abrasive cleaner, like one of those sponges with the green scrubbing material on one side, on the rest&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-12-12T19:16:46.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19950" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-12T19:41:30.450" Score="1" ViewCount="78" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been looking for a way to cool things that are fully coated in a hot substance without damaging the coating. While reading a question about cooling chocolate covered items and how they ended up stuck to the cooling rack, because the chocolate had wrapped around the wires, I mused that placing a cooling item covered in a &quot;liquid when hot, solid when at room temperature&quot; substance (like chocolate) onto an array of pins/nails would be one of the better ways of allowing it to cool without becoming stuck/acquiring an excessive imprint from the cooling rack&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thus, I'm trying to think of some household object with a fairly low density pin-grid arrangement, large size (larger than 1 ft x 1 ft) and flat layout and I'm coming up blank.. The pin density would probably be in the order of 3 or 4 per square inch&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hairbrush - too small/not flat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sticklebricks or similar &quot;plastic spikes that cause the pieces to stick together&quot; type toys - pins are too close together&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Boot cleaner floor mounted brush - too small&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Artificial grass - too dense&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pin art device - probably too dense, too small&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Doormat with widely spaced plastic bristles - i'm sure I've seen some that are like plastic fingers in a circular pattern, but cannot now find them&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It kinda feels like something would have to be made, by hammering picture pins/tacks through a plastic chopping board, or getting a square mesh cooling rack and using a grinder to cut through an entire line of wires, and then twist the wire they remain mounted to, to turn them so they point upwards as pins&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can anyone think of an available product/material that is already a pin-like arrangement? I'm not averse to cutting pins off if it's easy enough (cutting a sticklebrick would be hard work).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm also not averse to a completely different solution, if there's an alternative that would work better; perhaps skewering the objects with pins and suspending them? Something far out, like a device that blows cold air through a  pipe with the aim of suspending the object in the air stream until it cools, is probably going too far.. (You know how if you blow air though a straw and then put a lightweight ball into the air stream it kinda hovers? That's a bit over-complex, though it might give a good result)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd prefer a solution that involves minimal modification to an existing object. Driving 200 nails through a board is just slightly more involved than I'd want to recommend to a less tool-equipped relative. Cutting a wire mesh up with an angle grinder is way beyond &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-12-13T05:37:17.453" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T22:34:51.540" Title="How to cool an object coated in a thermosetting substance, without damaging/leaving an impression in the coating?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19951" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19642" CreationDate="2018-12-12T21:27:14.110" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a hand free (depends on the build of the bike) you can hold your hand in front of your eyes, screening out the car lights but allowing you to see something around your hand.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In the worst cases you may have to stop and stand waiting for the car to get past. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is safe to do so, closing your eyes for a short time might bring relief, but be careful if you are still moving, on a bike you are soon off the right track.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-12-12T21:27:14.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19950" CreationDate="2018-12-12T22:21:02.670" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Urm,  How about a bed of nails?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kx4UK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kx4UK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Bed of nails&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advantages:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Easy to make&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Everyone owns a hammer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stainless steel nails are easy to get &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It can be made from very small to very large&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Easily cleaned if using stainless nails and a silicone mat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disadvantages:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Looks totally weird in a kitchen&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Still leaves tiny imprints in the thermosetting substance.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4216" LastEditorUserId="4216" LastEditDate="2018-12-13T22:34:51.540" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T22:34:51.540" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19925" CreationDate="2018-12-13T05:43:18.130" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The linked question is very good; the most important all aspect of recovering an electronic device that has taken a bath, is to remove or disconnect the battery. Supplying power to an immersed circuit causes corrosion and leads to failure. Most phones including phones with non removable batteries like iPhones can still be opened up and have the battery connector unplugged and it should be performed as a matter of urgency. The rest of the tricks should be secondary to this action. Always wise to keep a screwdriver set that fits your phone and a bottle of distilled water hanging around - few bucks off of eBay&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T05:43:18.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19946" CreationDate="2018-12-13T09:13:58.730" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to @Caius Jard's answer, I would try to use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=glass+scraper&amp;amp;rlz=1C1GCEU_enHR819HR819&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwjq1JPjupzfAhUCI1AKHa_rAYsQ_AUIDigB&amp;amp;biw=1920&amp;amp;bih=938&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;glass scrapper&lt;/a&gt; if everything else fails. It should be easier than scrapping with a knife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, you can try with a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php/94445-Removing-enamel-paint&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;heat gun&lt;/a&gt; or buy &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002MR8AIS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;enamel paint remover&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26133" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T09:13:58.730" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19955" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-13T11:05:12.923" Score="9" ViewCount="2173" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually store electric appliances by coiling up their cables. Unfortunately this causes the cable jacket and insulation to break long before any other part of the machine, rendering a perfectly fine appliance unusable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Below are two recent examples. The break is always close to where the cable exits the hard-plastic casing of the appliance, and it usually appears within only a few years after I bought the product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cables of tools like electric drills seem to be made of another, more flexible material, and I haven't yet had one of them break, even after decades of use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ffUGL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ffUGL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Coiled cable with damaged sheath&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EeWAA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EeWAA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Coiled cable with damaged sheath&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent cables from breaking when I coil them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26382" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-06-13T10:12:55.210" LastActivityDate="2019-06-13T10:12:55.210" Title="Prevent cables of kitchen appliances from breaking when you coil them" Tags="&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19956" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19955" CreationDate="2018-12-13T11:10:25.963" Score="22" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're rolling them too tightly. Cables have a minimum bending radius: get below this radius and you damage the cable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make loops that are at least 10 cm in diameter. This also applies to the bend where the cables goes into the appliance. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This also means you can't wind the cable around the appliance. Use Velcro cable ties to keep the cable together instead.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T11:10:25.963" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19957" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19946" CreationDate="2018-12-13T11:37:34.050" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The normal method to remove paint of most kinds is to use turpentine, kerosene, white spirit. Try those, leave it a few minutes, wipe off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turpentine&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turpentine&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26327" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T11:37:34.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19958" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19950" CreationDate="2018-12-13T14:30:06.030" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Out-of-the-box idea: Make sure the chocolate is only as hot as it needs to be, then drop the freshly covered items from a great height (eg a window, high enough that they are cool enough on impact) onto something soft.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10498" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T14:30:06.030" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19959" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14821" CreationDate="2018-12-13T14:36:28.850" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For hard, sturdy surfaces: Stoddard solvent (white spirits) will deal with a lot of recalcitrant glues - acetone will deal with all of them, but is usually a bad idea to use on plastic or painted surfaces (it is aggressive enough to clean the paint off things!)...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10498" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T14:36:28.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19961" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-13T18:05:55.123" Score="0" ViewCount="158" Body="&lt;p&gt;My dining table glass is broken at a particular area, that has become powder at that one point...is there any way to bond those powdered glass...I jst want to get rid of the powder coming from the table...i want to bond that powdered glass&#xA;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mgErN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mgErN.jpg&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26389" LastActivityDate="2018-12-16T09:42:03.377" Title="Bonding of my Broken Dining table glass" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19962" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19955" CreationDate="2018-12-13T19:25:50.727" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Reinforce the cable when it is new using a substance that is pliable when it sets (e.g. Sugru). &lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com/tech-gadget/how-to-repair-a-usb-charger-cable.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt;'s a demonstration on the Sugru page, they are repairing a cable but it's even better if you apply it as reinforcement before it starts wearing out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22300" LastEditorUserId="22300" LastEditDate="2018-12-14T14:07:21.250" LastActivityDate="2018-12-14T14:07:21.250" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19963" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19942" CreationDate="2018-12-13T20:25:39.927" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am assuming that you &lt;em&gt;can’t&lt;/em&gt; reach the wound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you remove the old bandage&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;, find a door frame or some other vertical outward corner. Mark the height of your wound by gently(!) leaning on it - even if you can’t reach the actual wound, you should be able to reach back far enough to determine the height with reasonable precision, add some kind of removable marker. Also, if your wound is slightly off-center, note where the vertical edge touches your back. No need to hurry, take your time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clean your wound, you can use a towel as an “extended washcloth”: Wet the center and gently maneuver it across the wound or, if that’s too harsh, flip it over your shoulder so that the wet part meets the wound and gently lean on a waterproof surface. Think “dabbing with your body” instead of dabbing with the cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don’t fiddle with anything to apply the ointment separately, putting the vaseline on your band-aid will get it to the right place automatically.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And now on to the band-aid: Prepare a generously sized piece (if it’s a bit bigger, it won’t matter if your not as precise in positioning it). Add the ointment on the padding of the band-aid and remove the paper from the glue strips. Go back to your door frame and fix the band-aid with a loop of tape (I recommend washi tape), sticky side outward. Use your mark to get the correct height and let the edge of the door frame meet the center of the band-aid. Like this:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xSddz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xSddz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;mounted bandage&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lean on the band-aid (remember the correct vertical position determined before!) and use the edge of the frame to push the sticky parts onto your skin. The tape used for mounting the band-aid should stick more to the smooth surface of the door frame than to the fabric of the band-aid, especially if you used washi tape. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Side note: The method works, I successfully tried it myself.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; Will there be a second question &lt;em&gt;”How to get a band-aid off a wound I can’t reach?”&lt;/em&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T20:25:39.927" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19964" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19937" CreationDate="2018-12-13T22:15:55.853" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Can you turn off the electricity for that room by switching off the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuit_breaker&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;circuit breaker&lt;/a&gt;? These should be easily accessible in any private home. Then remove the cover of the switchboard and take out the broken plug piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In company buildings talk to the janitor / facility manager and let them do their job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26382" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T22:15:55.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19965" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19936" CreationDate="2018-12-13T22:36:47.303" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are special, acid-free marble cleaners. Any household supply store should have it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use fine, stainless steel wool. Rub over the &lt;em&gt;dry&lt;/em&gt; (!) stone with a dry stainless steel wool pad. The lime stains will be pulverized to a light dust that you can blow away or wash off with water. But be careful not to use non-stainless steel wool, as the abraded steel particles will rust and the rust will stain the marble.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have tried acid on marble, such as vinegar, citric acid, or other acidic cleaners, the stains you see may actually be the results of the acids destroying the polished marble surface. In that case, you need to polish it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26382" LastEditorDisplayName="user26382" LastEditDate="2018-12-13T22:42:10.420" LastActivityDate="2018-12-13T22:42:10.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19966" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19973" CreationDate="2018-12-13T23:53:57.217" Score="0" ViewCount="5681" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some mounted towel racks in the bathroom on the wall and they're coming off... I'm curious how can i firmly get them back on the wall without a re-mount or glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26392" LastActivityDate="2019-01-03T22:02:18.190" Title="How do you re-attach towel racks which are coming off the wall?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19967" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19966" CreationDate="2018-12-14T00:32:53.023" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;At the hardware store you can buy a variety of different little thingies which will allow you to remount a towel rack into a (sheetrock, a.k.a. &quot;drywall&quot;) wall from which the original screws have been torn loose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are called drywall anchors or inserts and consist of a plastic cylinder which is pressed tightly into the torn-out hole. The mounting screw is then threaded into the center of the plastic insert, into which its threads readily engage, and the act of screwing the screw into the insert pushes the insert apart so that its outside is pressed into very tight engagement with the surrounding drywall. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are available in different sizes to accomodate different screw diameters, and generally require you to drill out the torn hole slightly larger so the insert can be squeezed in. The helper person at the hardware store can show you what size insert to buy and what size hole it needs to be pressed into.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Inserts like this cost just a few pennies each and it takes just a minute or two to install them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2018-12-14T00:32:53.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19955" CreationDate="2018-12-14T03:52:01.520" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coil the cable separately (not around the appliance). You might try using a Velcro-like &quot;hook and loop&quot; tie on the cable to keep it wound. Use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coiling#Over/under_cable_coiling&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Over/Under Coiling&lt;/a&gt; so that it unwinds without any twists.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/flipcoil/howto.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;A visual guide to over/under (AKA flip-coiling)&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allchurchsound.com/education/edart/awu.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Another guide&lt;/a&gt; just in case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26394" LastActivityDate="2018-12-14T03:52:01.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19969" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19961" CreationDate="2018-12-14T09:05:07.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try with windshield repair kit (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjuWqBzO7qY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjuWqBzO7qY&lt;/a&gt;), but it seems that the glass is too damaged to be fixed easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Windshield repair kit should fill the center hole and fix the powdered glass part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26133" LastActivityDate="2018-12-14T09:05:07.157" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19955" CreationDate="2018-12-14T09:56:12.027" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some appliances like that, they just come with a lousy quality cable from the factory. They will fall apart no matter what you do, it's not your fault. I had one on an egg cooker, it couldn't take the heat the appliance itself produced... it turned brittle, there was no way to avoid it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a hot-air gun (candle or lighter might also work), you can use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat-shrink_tubing&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;heat-shrink tubing&lt;/a&gt; for a new layer of insulation. Those tubes are cheap, much cheaper than sugru in any case... the main issue is getting the tube past the plug. So either you have to use a tube with a huge shrink factor, or just take the molded plug off entirely and replace it with a custom one that is meant to be user replaceable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/egjGq.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/egjGq.gif&quot; alt=&quot;heat-shrink tubing&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's a really bad case and obvious that the cable will fall apart completely before soon, it would be better to open the appliance itself and replace the cable entirely. For broken appliances that still have good cables, keep the cable before throwing it out, so you can use it as a spare parts in the future.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26396" LastEditorUserId="26396" LastEditDate="2018-12-14T15:55:42.950" LastActivityDate="2018-12-14T15:55:42.950" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19972" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-14T12:33:17.250" Score="-1" ViewCount="858" Body="&lt;p&gt;I stay in a hostel and my roommates constantly play Mini-Militia using their smartphones and I'm really fed up of them making noises while playing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way that I can turn off their phone hotspot using by my PC/phone so that I can be relieved?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: The hotspot is made on one of their phones while the rest connect their phones to that device and I want to figure out whether it can be turned off by my PC/laptop. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26250" LastEditorUserId="26250" LastEditDate="2018-12-22T13:23:32.000" LastActivityDate="2018-12-22T13:23:32.000" Title="Disrupt a game being played on wifi" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19973" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19966" CreationDate="2018-12-14T14:31:33.833" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Side note: This is rather more something that belongs on diy se than lifehacks. Sometimes there really is not good jury rigged substitute for doing a job properly using dedicated tools and products&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition to Niels suggestion there are a variety of dedicated wall fixings, depending on the kind of wall you have. Some of these fixings work better than others on a tiled wall&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a pic of a selection:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RaJvl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;If your wall is drywall, with tiles:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the left is the one I'd recommend for a towel rail simply because the rail is pulled on often. The metal sleeve inserts into the wall and the bit in the middle that looks bent splays out to grip the back side of the drywall when the screw is wound tight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;If your wall is drywall without tiles:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The one that looks like a screw with wings is similar, after pushing though the hole the wings spring outwards and provide a firm grip on the back of the wall. This is a secure fixing and good for something that will be pulled on a lot. It is less suitable for tiles because of the siz and shape of hole that is needed to get the wings to fit through. You either make a fitted square hole (hard in a tile) or drill a large round hole that can admit the square profile of the folded wings- it's a lot larger than necessary as a result&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The one that looks like a big worm gear/screw is for hanging things that won't be disturbed as often, the large threads grip the drywall and hold on well, providing a secure mounting for a smaller screw. Not suitable for tiles because the screw threads won't chew into the tile. Breaking the tile out to allow the screw threads to reach the drywall could be disastrous&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Drywall with or without tiles, light duty use:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then we see the one Niels is probably discussing, there the action of winding in the screw splays the plastic legs out&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Non drywall (i.e. Solid, brick, stone, concrete etc) with or without tiles:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the rightmost, is a plug typically used for solid walls; a hole the same diameter as the plug is used, and driving the screw in forces the plug apart and into the surrounding brick for enhanced grip. Don't use these on drywall; it just crushes the drywall and loosens the whole lot. Drywall fixings that are subject to a lot of force/movement should be the kind of fixing where the back of the drywall is gripped&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;So...&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If your wall is drywall:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You asked how you can reattach this towel rail without glueing or remounting (I presume you mean elsewhere) and the answer may be that you can't, if the structure of the wall is badly destroyed. If the damage is mild, remount with one of the two leftmost fixings. There isnt much of a life hack for this, and I recommend that you treat with caution any advice to pack the hole out with eg matchsticks or similar, and wind the screw in again.. such solutions don't grip the drywall in the right way and will eventually ruin the hole to an even larger mess, making repair harder&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If the wall is non drywall:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many times the problem is that the plaster later can be quite thick and the fixing has only been embedded in the plaster section. The plug crushes the plaster and works loose over time. A deeper hole should be drilled of the correct size, and an appropriate plug and longer screw used. Use multiple plugs or a stick to push the plug into the wall and ensure the screw is long enough to reach effectively. Mark your drill bit before you pull it out of the wall to know how deep the hole is. If wall dust is making it difficult to get the plug in, use a drinks straw to blow the dust out. Close your eyes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And for the final lifehacky part: if you have a solid wall then one or more wooden sticks, matches, cocktail sticks, chopsticks or even something you've shaved off another bit of wood using a knife is fine, as something to pack the hole with before you drive the screw in. Same principle as the plastic plug; the screw forces the wood outwards against the sides of the hole, gripping the block. Fatter screws work better&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2018-12-15T12:55:41.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19974" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19961" CreationDate="2018-12-14T14:40:19.380" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had reasonable success for damage of that kind using superglue (cyanoacrylate). If you can find one that is thinner/more fluid it will flow into the cracks better. For cracked glass you don't need to separate it, just apply the superglue along the top of the crack and it will creep into it via capillary action. Model (airplane etc) shops are a good source of cyanoacrylate in various consistencies/fluidities &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The glue is reasonably optically clear too, so diminishes the appearance of the crack, but it isn't dedicatedly optically clear. Such glue also exists, referred to as LOCA and normally used to glue things like mobile phone screen glass to the actual phone LCD so widely available from large online shopping destinations as well as local phone repair stores. Sets using uv light so  don't leave it out in the sun before you want to use it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-12-16T09:42:03.377" LastActivityDate="2018-12-16T09:42:03.377" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19975" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14821" CreationDate="2018-12-14T15:47:37.523" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/lubricants-and-chemicals/lubricants/wd-40-multi-use-product-6-00ml/p/ZT1037134X?utm_campaign=pla-Lubricants%20%26%20Chemicals%20-%20&amp;amp;utm_source=google&amp;amp;utm_medium=shopping-pla&amp;amp;utm_keyword=ZT1037134X&amp;amp;istCompanyId=6aa6787b-063e-4414-802d-129f235df603&amp;amp;istItemId=wtqitwriiq&amp;amp;istBid=tztx&amp;amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6_zTttWf3wIV6LftCh0yIAS_EAQYASABEgJs2fD_BwE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WD40&lt;/a&gt;  -its an aerosol full of lubricating spray that is really good at dissolving tape glue when sprayed on, leave for a few moments then rub with a paper towel. &#xA;If the surface is vertical, you can spray some WD40 on a square of toilet paper and then put that on the glue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not use it on fabric. &#xA;It works on plastics and metal&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2018-12-14T15:47:37.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19976" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19552" CreationDate="2018-12-14T16:25:04.563" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lithium-ion batteries ability to hold charge decreases over time, and some factors may hasten that demise. Two main factors which will accelerate degradation of batteries are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://batteryuniversity.com/index.php/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Depth of Discharge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nature.com/articles/srep12967&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Temperature when charging/operating&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In order to minimise DoD losses, when possible charge battery before it drops down to zero.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for temperature degradation, charge/operate the phone away from sources of heat such as laptop fan outlet/TV/radiator/other chargers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other tips which others did not mention that may help you with (slight) energy conservation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Change your background to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.greenbot.com/article/2834583/how-much-power-does-a-black-interface-really-save-on-amoled-displays.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;black &lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Constant colour icon theme.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For OLED/AMOLED screens set desktop icon theme to &lt;a href=&quot;https://senk9.wordpress.com/2015/05/24/thoughts-amoled-power-consumption-tested-and-explored/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;green&lt;/a&gt; only (think Pip-Boy 3000).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For LCD screens stick with white icons. White does not consume any additional power, some amount of energy (likely negligible) is needed to power the filters which produce other colours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reduce CPU frequency, to reduce overall power &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.faculty.ece.vt.edu/tlmartin/papers/martin_tvlsi01.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;consumption&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If using Android device you can achieve above quite easily with &lt;a href=&quot;https://tasker.joaoapps.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Tasker&lt;/a&gt;, it can automatically turn on your additional custom tweaks when standard powersaving mode is enabled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26399" LastEditorUserId="26399" LastEditDate="2018-12-14T16:52:55.183" LastActivityDate="2018-12-14T16:52:55.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19977" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19972" CreationDate="2018-12-14T17:15:16.273" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think it's technically hacking you're asking for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;as you might have figured out that you can ask them politely to keep volume low.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;if not then you should try to break up their teams by indulging them into other things just before they begin it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or just sit there and spoil their mood by discussing your life problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;a more tough thing to do is to make your image as very sad or something so they automatically abstain form coming close to you or prefer staying out.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or you can keep your volumes high when they are studying and make a deal to negotiate your demands, when they ask you to keep low.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;least you can do from your PC is turn on your hotspot and hope for interference to play out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26400" LastActivityDate="2018-12-14T17:15:16.273" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19979" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-15T02:32:04.333" Score="1" ViewCount="185" Body="&lt;p&gt;After being washed in the machine last week and  air-dried, my 4-year-old water pillow started to ooze water, as the cover quickly turns humid. I haven't been able to pinpoint the leak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rather than discarding it, what else I can fill it with? I'm thinking of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=small+beads&amp;amp;client=firefox-b&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwj16erR4qDfAhULrYMKHa3xDTwQ_AUIDigB&amp;amp;biw=891&amp;amp;bih=525&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;small beads&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2019-01-14T01:47:03.020" Title="With what else can I fill a water pillow, as it seeps water?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19980" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-15T08:41:58.033" Score="1" ViewCount="99" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every time after shaving underarms I get an itching sensation. Is there is a way to prevent/ reduce it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It could be something that can be applied before shaving, after shaving or could be a change or improvement of the shaving method/ equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I have tried so far:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a shaving machine instead of a razor &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply after shave cologne&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Used shaving foam instead of soap &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All the above-listed methods helped me to improve the situation about 10%, but not more than that. Could anyone suggest an efficient way(s)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1452" LastActivityDate="2018-12-20T21:57:28.103" Title="After shave itching" Tags="&lt;shaving&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19981" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19983" CreationDate="2018-12-15T09:02:20.953" Score="2" ViewCount="185" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to properly clean sliding window cavity?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using tooth brush - can't get 2 mm diameter particles out. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using vacuum cleaner - though this was quite effective I was not able to get clean surface. Because we all know how persistent dust particles are on old surface!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ayFyn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2020-06-07T12:43:37.997" LastActivityDate="2020-06-07T12:43:37.997" Title="Cleaning sliding window gap" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19982" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19980" CreationDate="2018-12-15T10:04:38.383" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Never tried this myself, but wax appears to be very efficient way:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-F3QA-MTA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-F3QA-MTA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The process itself might hurt more than shaving, but as far as I can tell, after it's done there won't be any itching. The above guide is by a female, but applies also for males of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Happy waxing! :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2018-12-15T10:04:38.383" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19983" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19981" CreationDate="2018-12-15T20:10:21.603" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would try the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Scour the trough with steel wool, to loosen all particles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Brush the loosened particles to one end of the trough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Use a vacuum (especially with a narrow attachment!) to get out as many particles as you can. You can also sweep / brush the particles to the end &lt;em&gt;again&lt;/em&gt;, and vacuum them out &lt;em&gt;again&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) To remove the final particles, use an air blower such as a can of compressed air or the output stream from a vacuum. You should probably be running the vacuum on the same area, so the particles get sucked up instead of flying all over the place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-12-15T20:10:21.603" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19925" CreationDate="2018-12-16T01:10:56.737" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Simply put it into a container of rice deep inside and leave it for 2-3 hours.And luckily you have J-7 it has a non removable battery so remove the battery and leave it in sun for 1-2 hours.It will definitely work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26410" LastActivityDate="2018-12-16T01:10:56.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19985" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19991" CreationDate="2018-12-16T19:00:49.237" Score="1" ViewCount="161" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I go skiing I usually wear a two-part ski suit. I do not have any special ski underwear. I often face the problem that the shirt that I wear underneath slips out of the pants because of large range of motion even though they are not particularly short. My back, esp. kidneys, get cold then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I prevent this? I have tried safety pins, but they put too much stress in a small spot and just ripped the cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26413" LastActivityDate="2018-12-18T06:12:45.913" Title="How to keep shirt tucked in while skiing?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19986" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18759" CreationDate="2018-12-17T13:47:44.043" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fastest way to do this is to contact your relative and see if they still have the original files they used to create that book. From the front page photo I'd say it's been made on a computer. Convert from {insert really old word processor package here} to a current format and you're done. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The second fastest way of turning a stack of printed material into a digital document: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the binding.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut off the left edge of the pages to get rid of the holes. Holes interfere with a document feeder.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Go through the book and unfold any creases and other damage that will interfere with a document feeder. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find any reasonably modern duplex printer which has a document feeder and a scanning feature. Scan to PDF. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then use any OCR package to turn the scanned pages into a Word file. I use the OCR features in the full version of Adobe Acrobat for this purpose, but there are many OCR engines around. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2018-12-21T21:19:50.717" LastActivityDate="2018-12-21T21:19:50.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19988" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14017" CreationDate="2018-12-17T21:12:56.717" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is happening to me almost every time. Almost every shoe I bought in last decade had sole (to be more precise - heel) made with hollow compartments. Not only does this kind of sole deform and break up from inside, but it also wears unevenly and quickly on the bottom side and will open up holes after some time. The best solution I found so far is to fill those hollow compartments with silicone. This isn't ideal, because silicone is softer than the material soles are made of, so a good insole is needed, with some rigidity in the heel area (again, I resort to some DIY here). The main advantages of silicone is that it creates water-tight seal, it's not as toxic as some glues and it's cheap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some tips: wear gloves, silicone is not easy to wash off and work in well ventilated area. Acid based silicone, which is the most common, releases acetic acid which is somewhat irritating. Silicone will probably need 24-48 to cure. I'm using regular &quot;sanitary&quot; silicone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26422" LastActivityDate="2018-12-17T21:12:56.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19989" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19795" CreationDate="2018-12-18T04:22:13.450" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use the juice of a lemon to remove smells from my hands after eating crab.  It might work for eggs, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12654" LastActivityDate="2018-12-18T04:22:13.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19990" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19972" CreationDate="2018-12-18T05:40:04.447" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is technically possible to mess with them. If their computer is configured for remote access and you know their IP address. There are command prompt functions that will allow you to remotely shutdown a computer among other things. I won't elaborate further as that would be hacking and could be illegal depending on what you do. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-12-18T05:40:04.447" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19991" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19985" CreationDate="2018-12-18T05:54:04.730" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Motorcyclists encounter a similar issue, and to work around the problem many jackets have a length of stretchy Lycra style fabric sewn onto the bottom of the jacket. It bears half a zip, and the other half of the zip is attached to the trousers. Zipping them together keeps the riders back covered with fabric, handy for a variety of things, including protection from cold and preventing the jacket from riding up exposing bare skin in an accident situation&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here we see the idea, these pants are sold standalone so they just come with a built in zip and a loose part, attaching the loose part to a jacket that doesn’t have one is an exercise for the user. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W5GDO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W5GDO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And here’s a jacket (different manufacturer hence different zip appearance) featuring the other side of the connection.. in the case where the built in zip was compatible you’d just zip them together. If the pants and jacket were different makes you’d replace the jacket size zip with the loose bit of the pants zip. the black fabric bit is stretchy:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IlaMK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IlaMK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try modifying your skiwear in a similar way. If you use Velcro rather than a zip, be sure to sew the hard scratchy side of the Velcro so it faces away from your skin in normal use (general rule of Velcro, if you’re arranging it a way where misali*ment means it could touch you, make sure it’s the soft side touching you)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option to consider, like babies wear suits that have poppers to attach the front to the back in the crotch region, consider modifying or extendin your shirt so you can fasten the front to the back between your legs. Alternatively Velcro your shirt to your underwear in a similar fashion to the jacket and trousers advice above&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-12-18T06:12:45.913" LastActivityDate="2018-12-18T06:12:45.913" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19992" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19972" CreationDate="2018-12-18T05:59:18.697" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you're asking for is basically, on some level, illegal. Nevertheless, it is very much possible. And quite easy to do, frankly.&#xA;Just for information, you'll need a distribution of Linux, a few tools (or programs) like &lt;code&gt;airmon-ng&lt;/code&gt; and &lt;code&gt;aireplay-ng&lt;/code&gt;. Apart from this you'll need a WiFi adapter that supports packet injection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You cannot technically, turn off the hotspot, but you can jam it and render it unusable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'll not go into the details here, as I &lt;strong&gt;do not support or advice doing this.&lt;/strong&gt; Be careful, it is &lt;strong&gt;very illegal if you inject any packet into a network you don't own.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26425" LastActivityDate="2018-12-18T05:59:18.697" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19993" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3988" CreationDate="2018-12-18T11:18:16.980" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use an empty soda bottle full of hand-warm water from the house. Just pour it over the lock handle and window seals and it will open in moments. Discard the bottle in a recycling bin. If you use water thats really hot you risk damaging glass through rapid heat change, just as hot as you'd wash dishes in is good enough. &#xA;If there is any left over pour it on your car windows to start them thawing out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2018-12-18T11:18:16.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19995" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-19T13:21:24.423" Score="1" ViewCount="950" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a denim trouser. I am unable to remove blue pen ink on the pocket area of the trouser. What can I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26437" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-07-24T11:23:51.323" LastActivityDate="2019-07-24T11:23:51.323" Title="How to remove pen ink from cloth?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19996" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19980" CreationDate="2018-12-20T00:38:42.693" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try cornstarch after the shave ,ultrafine would be even better (Like the kind found in women's feminine deodorant powder.Its pure cornstarch with a light fragrance but it's always helped me when I'd get the &quot;I think I shaved a bit too close &quot; itch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26446" LastActivityDate="2018-12-20T00:38:42.693" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19997" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="19998" CreationDate="2018-12-20T16:34:44.467" Score="5" ViewCount="1726" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I have to break an egg while my baby daughter is asleep, and since her sleep is very light, the noise breaking an egg usually does (single sharp noise) sometimes wakes her up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my question is, how to break an egg silently, without making noise, and yet do it efficiently, without having the shell all mixed with the egg itself?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2019-06-03T06:23:55.620" Title="How to break an egg without making noise?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19998" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19997" CreationDate="2018-12-20T17:51:52.213" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mask the sudden crack of the eggshell behind other, gentler noises.  For example, you could gradually turn on the water in the sink, slowly increase the stream until it's a loud (but gentle) hiss, and then crack the egg during that. The sound should be about the same both in quality and volume, so the eggshell crack won't stand out as a sudden jarring noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Disclaimer: I don't have children, so I don't know if this will be effective or if your daughter will just wake up because of the running water noise.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2018-12-20T17:51:52.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="19999" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19980" CreationDate="2018-12-20T21:57:28.103" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hydrocortisone in Over The Counter strength is meant for itches &amp;amp; skin abrasions.  Ask your doctor if in doubt, but it does work to stop itching. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2018-12-20T21:57:28.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20000" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19997" CreationDate="2018-12-21T04:30:27.390" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drill two holes--one on the top and the other on the bottom of an egg and then blow through one hole to push all the stuff from the other (if you can find a needle-pump [check the video], you can do this with one hole). In this way, not only you make no sound, but you also save the whole intact eggshell for Easter egg decorating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind that most eggs have a air sac at the bottom of them, so it's usually better to blow out the bottom through the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't say this is efficient, but I assume you are not cracking hundreds of eggs daily. Other than that, this should be the quietest way of getting an egg out of its shell. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This video might be helpful: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.marthastewart.com/969059/how-blow-out-egg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Blow Out an Egg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26452" LastEditorUserId="26458" LastEditDate="2018-12-21T22:50:57.703" LastActivityDate="2018-12-21T22:50:57.703" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20001" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-21T10:30:30.563" Score="1" ViewCount="68" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an old leather coat which over the years is getting more and more scuffed: the black is fading but the leather is still okay underneath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get it back to a (more or less) pristine state?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26454" LastActivityDate="2019-09-20T16:57:15.297" Title="Leather coat scuffed marks removal and maintnance" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1720" CreationDate="2018-12-21T15:52:50.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I did a lot of ‘google research’ a year or so ago on this topic, as the cost of commercial Deodorants was getting costly and they sometimes gave me a rash. Also the one I used and liked was getting harder to find. My solution – I like &lt;strong&gt;Simple&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;low-cost&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was warned that rubbing alcohol was not good to use long term, but that other Alcohol is okay. I bought a bottle of name-brand Vodka, filled a small spray bottle and never looked back. It almost immediately removes the bacteria(smell) and lasts for about 2 hours. It does not help with too much perspiration, but your body is expelling the toxins through that process, and I think that is a good thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can even spray directly on your shirt underarm from the outside if it needs it. No harm to clothes or self.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recently I use a little as a ‘bracing’ aftershave, either spraying on the face directly or hand to face.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This ‘experiment’ has lasted about a year now, it works great for me, but I have come up with two requests:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wish it would last at least a half-day or longer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I would like to find something like alum power -  that I could add that is safe, non-irritating and restricts the sweat (perspiration)  - but only when I absolutely need to (two spray bottles – regular and extra strength?)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26457" LastActivityDate="2018-12-21T15:52:50.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20003" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19724" CreationDate="2018-12-21T19:14:13.833" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could have a mold of the Lock made, then have a skeleton key filed to match the Lock. If that does not solve the issue. You would want to locate additional information about the door, then determine if it will be possible to remove Door from Hinges and then resolving the issue with the lock and key at a later date. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26033" LastActivityDate="2018-12-21T19:14:13.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1720" CreationDate="2018-12-21T19:37:42.137" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a stupid simple strategy, but it works. You get the bad odor on your skin from Bacteria that ferment in your sweat. So if there's no sweat there's no problem! That being said, sweat is important for cooling down, so you'll need to cool down somehow. There are two ways I combat sweat. The first is making the sweat dry faster by moving my clothing. I wiggle my clothing to move large volumes of air across my skin. Basically for the upper body you beat your chest like an ape while holding your shirt, and for your legs you bounce up and down while pretending your pants aren't all the way on, and you're trying to pull them up. This works really well, but looks really weird. Another way of combating the bacteria in sweat is to simply replace the sweat with tap water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26458" LastActivityDate="2018-12-21T19:37:42.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20005" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19672" CreationDate="2018-12-21T19:48:05.023" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is not a answer to your question, but what you can do is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Get a bottle of hand sanitizer and put it by where you're handling money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Wash your hands frequently, basically like a nurse who has to deal with money. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26458" LastActivityDate="2018-12-21T19:48:05.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20006" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20001" CreationDate="2018-12-22T08:10:03.500" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is just a matter of fading colour, simply applying leather cream (polish/dye/paint) should be enough to restore it. Choose a good quality product (they are not necessarily expensive), as poor quality products fade away very quickly and won't restore the colour that well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26461" LastActivityDate="2018-12-22T08:10:03.500" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20007" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20009" CreationDate="2018-12-22T09:42:52.360" Score="2" ViewCount="1964" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to roll out dough to an even 5mm thickness? I'm a newbie on making cookies. Thanks! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26452" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2018-12-27T19:57:20.443" LastActivityDate="2021-04-05T20:55:13.323" Title="How to roll a dough to a certain thickness" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20008" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19972" CreationDate="2018-12-22T13:13:28.210" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can do this either by a rooted Android phone or Windows PC. Download WifiKill on Android / &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.arcai.com/netcut/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Netcut&lt;/a&gt; on PC. Connect to the WiFi on which the game is being hosted. Now open the app and it will show you list of all devices on that network. Select the devices of your friends from the list. Now click &quot;Grab&quot; and then click &quot;Kill&quot; (on WifiKill) or click on &quot;cutoff&quot; (on Netcut). This will most probably stop their game.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is how it will work:&#xA;When you will use this app, it will make other devices think your device as the access point. But your device will drop all the network packets that it will receive from their devices and stops their internet connection. Due to this same reason their game will also disrupt irrespective of the fact whether the game is utilising the internet or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25850" LastActivityDate="2018-12-22T13:13:28.210" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20007" CreationDate="2018-12-22T14:58:14.180" Score="7" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a straight (not tapered) rolling pin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get 2 long strips of something (cardboard, wood, plastic, etc.) that are each 5mm thick.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roll your dough out so it's fairly thin, but more than 5mm thick.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place one of your long strips on the left of the dough. Place the other long strip on the right side of the dough. (They're like train tracks, and your rolling pin will be the train!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place your rolling pin on both of them, and roll over the dough a few times. The dough will wind up 5mm thick - just as tall as your two supports.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2018-12-23T15:31:16.063" LastActivityDate="2018-12-23T15:31:16.063" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19995" CreationDate="2018-12-23T08:33:39.413" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming the type of pen is ballpoint or similar. Most inks (not all) are soluble&#xA;in alcohol. Isopropal Alcohol (Rubbing Alcohol) or Ethanol (Drinking type or Hand Sanitizer) will work. A good quantity rubbed into the stain followed by blotting with a paper towel then wash your trousers as you would normally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-12-23T08:33:39.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1827" CreationDate="2018-12-24T11:46:05.207" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For crisps (= chips US), I roll the sides of the packet down and use a peg to get the crisp(s). The big rubber pegs work best but any will do: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Za0jW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Za0jW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For thin crisps, used a soft touch with the peg otherwise the crisps will break &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26471" LastActivityDate="2018-12-24T11:46:05.207" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2018-12-24T11:46:05.207" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20014" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2277" CreationDate="2018-12-25T19:26:15.903" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a rechargeable battery out of some other device in the house, and charge it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No other rechargeables in the house? Buy or obtain (places like supermarkets have battery bins where old batteries can be put for recycling. Someone is bound to have thrown a rechargeable away by mistake) another battery. If you're good at losing batteries but good at not losing chargers, secure the battery to the charger using string and electrical tape so you have an accessible battery to make up the pair any time you need to charge an odd number of batteries &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I concur with other comments on this page that you should NOT attempt to bridge the terminals of the empty slot with wire, screws etc because it's quite likely your charger is charging a pair of batteries in series and doing this would see the lone battery be destroyed as the charger will forever try to charge it to make it reach the ~2.5volts it expects a pair to be, and it'll never get that high. If this charger is charging in series pairs, charging a single battery with double the voltage could be a fire risk&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also concur with comments that you should buy a better charger that can charge an odd number of batteries/charge independently; battery charging in series works well when both cells are functional and effective but if one cell is degraded the other one suffers&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-12-25T21:07:51.780" LastActivityDate="2018-12-25T21:07:51.780" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20015" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19997" CreationDate="2018-12-26T09:59:08.933" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The shell of an egg is predominantly calcium carbonate and will thus dissolve in acid. There's a common kids experinebt that involves dissolving the shell of an egg in white vinegar to make it bouncy. Leaving the egg in the vinegar for an extended period also pickles the egg white, making it increasingly rubbery and bouncy&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could experiment with different household acidic liquids (vinegar, lemon juice, soda water) to find the time required to dissolve or weaken the shell sufficiently that it breaks silently or cuts with scissors, without being in the acid for so long that it becomes flavoured (though who knows, you may come to like lemon eggs!) You probably only need to dip one end of the egg rather than immerse the entire thing &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could additionally consider changing how you eat it (I'm presuming you fry, or scramble); boiling an egg then rolling it around in the base of the pan, under the water will quietly break the egg shell into fine pieces, squeezing one end then causes the boiled egg to pop out the other - it's a temporary measure; babies sleeping patterns don't remain fixed for long (in a few month's time things will be different). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There may also be periods where she is in a deep sleep and breaking an egg normally doesn't disturb her. Sleeping runs in cycles, and my experience is that a child's cycle is about 30 mins long whereas an adults is 45 to an hour. People are most susceptible to being woken when in the lighter dreaming phases of sleep&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2018-12-26T09:59:08.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19608" CreationDate="2018-12-26T13:58:11.777" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My quilted down jacket has washing instructions,  and I have washed it several times successfully by following them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The important part is to dry it in the dryer with dryer balls. These are special plastic balls with points all over like 3 D hairbrushes, and they beat the filling back into puffiness. They are also useful for pillows etc. If you don't have dryer balls, use some clean tennis balls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2018-12-26T13:58:11.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20017" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20007" CreationDate="2018-12-26T23:07:23.713" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In supplement to Brett's answer, if you don't have something that is 5mm thick and cannot easily create something (e.g. You don't have a table saw lying around to whip up a couple of wooden rails) that is 5mm thick, consider using a stack of multiple thinner things that are more day-to-day present in a house such as paper or card&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can find something of reasonable thickness and flexibility (card, for example) that it can be wound round the rolling pin, then don't forget that putting 5mm thick rings on either end of the rolling pin is conceptually the same as putting down 5mm rails for the pin to run on - if you make the ends thicker all the way round such that there is a 5mm gap between the surface and the pin when it's being rolled, it will roll to 5mm thick&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you ant find anything, don't despair; recipes are a guide, and it would be very unlikely that the recipe will fail if you roll your pastry out to 4.9 or 5.1 mm thick, so at the very least you could do what most people would do, and roll it out to somewhere near 5mm freehand, using the rolling pin. If you go too thin, fold it over and have another go&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-12-28T08:10:47.493" LastActivityDate="2018-12-28T08:10:47.493" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19946" CreationDate="2018-12-27T07:29:05.840" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Someone once told me that Baby oil will soften dried enamel paint and lift it off to the point where a plastic dish scouring pad lightly applied will remove it from the floor.  I believe cooking oil will work as well. I believe the reason for this is because the paint is oil based.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2018-12-27T07:29:05.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20021" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19600" CreationDate="2018-12-27T13:04:27.663" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I mean, the archivist way of doing things would be to get a box (literally like the box that printer paper comes in) and put old folders in the box. Then put the box in storage. You can probably move stuff to archive every year after you finish your taxes. If you have lots of time, you can then create a finding aid which states what's in each box and each folder (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.loc.gov/ead&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;for fun, the EAD XML spec&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25582" LastActivityDate="2018-12-27T13:04:27.663" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20023" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-27T19:59:58.170" Score="1" ViewCount="2031" Body="&lt;p&gt;On a similar note to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/11777/15&quot;&gt;How can I safely destroy a hard disk?&lt;/a&gt;, I have dozens of CD and DVD discs that need to be destroyed before disposal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While I've seen shredders which promise to destroy discs, this is not feasible for the number of discs I have to destroy due to the cost of equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastActivityDate="2019-01-02T12:01:16.947" Title="Destroy discs in bulk" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20023" CreationDate="2018-12-28T08:25:07.057" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Microwaving each disc for &lt;strong&gt;a couple of seconds&lt;/strong&gt; will be sufficient to destroy it - see &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKd92oU9ivs&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKd92oU9ivs&lt;/a&gt; from about 10 seconds in - this is a slow-mo video, the actual effect happens in less than a second&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find a solvent that attacks the plastic - acetone or gasoline would be the ones I try first&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a solvent that attacks the aluminium mirroring - (car) battery acid is relatively common from specialist suppliers, and is occasionally marketed as drain cleaner&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a sander to remove a large percentage of the label side&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Set them on fire&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bolt 20 together at a time and drill large holes in them. CDs are read from centre to edge, so destroying the centremost circumference will make the rest of the disc unreadable to all except specialist equipment&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hold the CD between thumb and fingers so the label is facing your palm. Use emery (sanding) paper to scratch the non-label side (just need a few small cuts in the surface- a single wipe across the diameter should do) along the line that the CD will fold when you bend it. Try and fold it in half - it'll shatter into pieces. If you're finding they do fold and you want them shattered, freeze them first and fold them while still cold&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lay them out in a line and run a blowtorch over the label side, blistering it. Only need to do a single line across the diameter to make them predominantly unusable&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2018-12-28T08:30:28.277" LastActivityDate="2018-12-28T08:30:28.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20030" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2018-12-29T17:03:50.760" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, to me, the pattern of your water spots look so regular as to be a design...but you say it varies and gets worse so here’s what works miracles por moi: COPPER CLEANER left to soak for twenty then scrubbed off with dampened black and white NEWSPAPER.  Then glass cleaner tot remove the residual gunk....if that doesn’t work, maybe make an algorithm that calculates cost/benefit ratio versus just throwing in the proverbial towel and, thus, buying a new door.  Maybe add up how much money has been spent on random cleaning products, how many hours spent scraping/scrubbing/scouring, depth of unnecessary wrinkles cut into your face from grimacing at the door every day whilst shampooing, eons spent asking for and taking advice from complete strangers(and potential whack jobs...) on stackexchange.com, ad infinitum....and compare that to remodeling your whole bathroom.  You’ll probably have enough left over to do the kitchen, too!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26501" LastActivityDate="2018-12-29T17:03:50.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20031" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20023" CreationDate="2018-12-30T02:48:55.333" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For small quantities, I simply palm the disc and bend+squeeze until it breaks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This can be a bit sharp; wear a glove&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do this in a trash can; not over. Those little flakes of silver can make a mess&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The flex of the disc should be convex away from your palm; otherwise, your palm acts as a stop&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2018-12-30T02:48:55.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20032" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20034" CreationDate="2018-12-30T10:48:54.600" Score="1" ViewCount="729" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had this surge protector since I was in high school. I looked at the bottom of the surge protector and noticed some holes which I assume are used to mount the surge protector to something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wq5n8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wq5n8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;surge protector&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a panel between the two rear legs of my desk that has a bunch of holes. I think it is made to mount stuff to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jLswm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jLswm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;desk mounting panel&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I use to mount the surge protector to this panel? Probably using cable ties. I could just wrap the whole surge protector using the cable ties. But that will probably look more sloppy and I would like to use the holes if that is what they are made for. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there some sort of standard fastener that makes use of the holes on the surge protector? I don't recall if the surge protector came with anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it helps, I believe this is the surge protector that I have: &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01AZX6RZI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Amazon product link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11046" LastEditorUserId="11046" LastEditDate="2018-12-30T10:55:24.460" LastActivityDate="2019-01-01T17:18:14.197" Title="How can I mount my surge protector using these holes" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;fastener&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20033" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20032" CreationDate="2018-12-30T12:09:34.587" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In each of the 4 holes, the opening in the middle is for a screw or nail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turn the devise sideways (rotate it 90 degrees), put the head of a screw through the hole, then let the device slide down a little so that the screw head is wedged onto the slender (top) part of the hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastEditorUserId="12517" LastEditDate="2018-12-30T12:38:25.817" LastActivityDate="2018-12-30T12:38:25.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20034" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20032" CreationDate="2018-12-30T16:50:59.337" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lawrence posted the right answer 4 hours ago. I just want to add more clarification, and when I started typing this clarification as a comment on Lawrence's answer, it got too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The slot holds onto the HEAD of the screw, nail, or bolt. (In your case, a bolt will work best.) You put the bolt head into the circular part of the slot, then slide it to the left or the right. That locks the bolt head into the slot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to mount your power strip horizontally, so it doesn't hang off the bottom of that metal sheet you found, here are some steps you can follow:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a bolt into each of the slots (head first).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slide each bolt towards the outside of its slot. That is, if the bolt is on the left side of the power strip, slide it to the left; and if it's on the right side of the power strip, slide it to the right.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place your power strip against that metal sheet on the back of your desk. Align all the threaded bolt shafts so they go through a hole in the metal sheet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Move around to the back of that metal sheet. All the threaded shafts should be sticking through. Screw a nut onto each one to secure it. They only have to be finger-tight, so you don't need a wrench. You could even use wingnuts to make it easier.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-01-01T17:18:14.197" LastActivityDate="2019-01-01T17:18:14.197" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20035" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2018-12-30T20:36:18.607" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I restore antique stoves.&#xA;They are vitreous enamel...like  glass&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We use steel balls (not wool. The scrubbing balls with thicker strands of looser metal) from most supermarkets. It will not scratch glass. Wire wool will. So will green pads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix a cup of bicarbonate of soda with half a cup of ecover or other veg based washing up liquid (I don't know why it's better but it is. I also use liquid savon de marseille because I'm in France)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slowly add a cup of white vinegar, mix all the time. It will froth a LOT. Use a BIG BOWL.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Paint it on. Leave 24-48 hrs to dry. Scrub off with steel ball and hot water&#xA; Rinse with cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works on engine grease rust paint and 150 year old baked on soot. It should work on limescale and soap grease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18693" LastEditorDisplayName="user21949" LastEditDate="2019-01-21T18:29:04.890" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T18:29:04.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20036" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3972" CreationDate="2018-12-30T21:58:09.390" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem isn't the bottle or the lid in general.  It is the gasket inside the lid.  The gasket is an o-ring seal that keeps the bottle air tight.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The gasket is the most neglected part in terms of cleaning.  If you pull it out, you'll see how dirty it is.  Here is what mine looked like when I had this smell that I couldn't get rid of.  Once I changed the gasket, my water finally tastes normal again.  That mildew or mold buildup sets directly onto the metal lip of the bottle which is the part you taste and smell.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See the pictures of my moldy gasket!&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nPVJA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nPVJA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need help with pulling the gasket out, cleaning it, or replacing it completely, watch this video.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/ls1q088wevM&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/ls1q088wevM&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26509" LastActivityDate="2018-12-30T21:58:09.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20037" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20074" CreationDate="2018-12-31T02:18:03.783" Score="1" ViewCount="348" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cut my finger accidentally a couple days ago. Not too deep, but it was painful for a few seconds, and there was some bleeding. I debrided it with hydrogen peroxide 3% solution, and then applied a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=liquid+bandage&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&quot;liquid bandage&quot;&lt;/a&gt; that dried and stopped the bleeding in less than a minute. Finally, I put a band-aid on top of it to protect the wound from being disturbed or reopened accidentally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Тoday I removed the band-aid, and the &quot;liquid bandage&quot; easily came off itself. The wound looks good: clean, dry, no bleeding, with only slight redness around it. It feels like it is healing okay. The problem is it got very itchy a few hours ago, and it is not easy to ignore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;What would be the best (fastest and safest) way to stop the itching of a healing wound (in particular, a cut)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually, when I have an itch, an over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% cream is a very good and fast remedy. But I'm not sure if it is safe or wise to put it on an itchy healing wound. Is it? What are other ways to help?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9320" LastEditorUserId="9320" LastEditDate="2018-12-31T17:25:28.823" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T23:54:03.220" Title="A remedy for an itchy healing cut" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;&lt;medicine&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2019-01-09T20:26:06.030" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20038" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13487" CreationDate="2018-12-31T09:19:21.123" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I were tasked with such a onerous task. I would use a low cost no frills document scanner for consistent quality. I then couple that with a laptop or a tablet. The document scanner set for PDF 600 pages later and less vision problems reading a blurry document. Also no need for the full commercial version of Abobe Acrobat as there is a free version basic version on the net as well as open source and free software that replace several different types of software. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastEditorUserId="13723" LastEditDate="2019-01-05T07:28:34.497" LastActivityDate="2019-01-05T07:28:34.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20039" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15539" CreationDate="2018-12-31T11:00:49.643" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hairdryer on lowest heat lowest power worked a treat on my 30 buck B&amp;amp;Q lampshade, only lost a couple of feathers too. Ta muchly!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26510" LastActivityDate="2018-12-31T11:00:49.643" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20040" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-31T13:47:46.223" Score="1" ViewCount="546" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I use pressure cooker, hissing sounds are produced and vapour comes out of the vent pipe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26511" LastActivityDate="2019-01-07T16:01:37.347" Title="How can I reduce hissing sound produced by pressure cooker?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2019-01-22T08:16:44.000" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20041" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2018-12-31T14:30:21.120" Score="2" ViewCount="826" Body="&lt;p&gt;My new dryer has a large lint filter on the top. When I remove it, lint and dust fall off the filter onto the top of the dryer, and the dust floats off into the air as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the second picture below, you can see the black dust on top of the dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LtTT1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LtTT1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/07mor.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/07mor.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I remove the lint trap cleanly?&lt;/strong&gt; Please no solutions that involve cleaning up the dust afterwards. I refuse to believe dryers of this type were designed so badly that they always make a mess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-03-28T19:34:47.807" LastActivityDate="2019-03-28T19:34:47.807" Title="How can I remove my dryer's lint filter without creating a mess?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20041" CreationDate="2018-12-31T15:32:05.847" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Several things come to mind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put something under the filter to catch the falling dust, a piece of cloth will do, as will a sheet of paper like a part of a page of a news paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have your vacuum cleaner running with its tube as its soft or hard tubular end and hold the end next to or under the filter when you lift it out.&#xA;If you can not do it at the same time you can use the vacuum afterwards to clean off the dust without it going all over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And an other option might be to clean your dust catcher less often, (read instructions on your dryer before you try this) as the longer period will give a thicker dust layer on the filter, which does not fall apart so readily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2018-12-31T15:32:05.847" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20032" CreationDate="2018-12-31T18:09:21.283" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend tracing the location of the holes onto a piece of paper then using that to transfer the measurements to the surface where you're mounting the surge protector.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6809" LastActivityDate="2018-12-31T18:09:21.283" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20037" CreationDate="2019-01-01T01:15:33.590" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You probably shouldn't use hydrocortisone because its a steroid cream and they cause the skin to thin, though I think that effect is more likely after several applications. It's probably best to ask a pharmacist, but what I'd do is stick a non waterproof silver plaster (or band aid as I think you call them) over it and change it daily if necessary for the next couple of days or so; that will keep it clean and infection free and also prevent you from scratching it, especially at night during sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2019-01-01T01:15:33.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20046" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2019-01-01T01:54:18.873" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use medium-fine grade steel wool and a spray cleaner like formula 409, rinse often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-01-01T01:54:18.873" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20047" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2019-01-01T18:03:49.047" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could also just hold the box upside down while pulling out the tissue. Remember not to pull too quickly. A slower pull brings the next tissue along nicely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26519" LastActivityDate="2019-01-01T18:03:49.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20037" CreationDate="2019-01-01T19:05:28.987" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This answer applies only if your itching is of the type that comes and goes frequently and you don't want to apply the ointment. Try giving yourself a stimulus somewhere near the cut. You could just try pinching near that area or moving a pointed ( not sharp) object around the cut. Your brain will pay more attention to this new and stronger stimuli and hence you will not realise the itching any more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For those who want to understand this in more scientific way, then searching for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gate_control_theory&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Gate Control Theory &lt;/a&gt;will provide you with more information about this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25850" LastActivityDate="2019-01-01T19:05:28.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20051" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7171" CreationDate="2019-01-01T23:18:43.313" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Very simple to use rubbing alcohol mixed with water -- I use paper towels to wipe dry -- never had a problem with streaks also do this with my glass coffee table!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26525" LastActivityDate="2019-01-01T23:18:43.313" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20052" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-02T10:42:59.987" Score="2" ViewCount="295" Body="&lt;p&gt;I &lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Erm5L.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just bought a very cute sports bra from Fashion Nova. However it has white lettering that says “selfie” on it which I dislike highly. Can I dye the white lettering so that I can’t see it or should I do something else? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26530" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T13:58:38.560" Title="Can I dye a sports bra to get rid of writing on the band" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20053" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20023" CreationDate="2019-01-02T12:01:16.947" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;An alkaline bleach or acetone (nail polish remover) will destroy the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycarbonate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;polycarbonate&lt;/a&gt; disc. In practice it takes maybe 10 hours of soaking and the discs will warp. Keep a lid on the container if you use acetone or it will evaporate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other chemicals can be used but they are not as common or as relatively safe. Use gloves, wear a mask, do it outdoors. Ideally you want a transparent container that gets some sunlight (the UV accelerates the process).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2019-01-02T12:01:16.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20054" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20052" CreationDate="2019-01-02T14:33:31.240" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It looks as though the elastic band with the word &quot;Selfie&quot; is at the very bottom of the sports bra, and there are a few inches of looser material above it. One simple way to hide the printing is to simply fold the elastic band up underneath the looser material when you wear it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this works, you can make this solution more permanent. When you are &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; wearing the bra, fold the elastic band under, and then sew it to the loose material. Since it is elastic, you should sew in one 1/2&quot; spot, then in another 1/2&quot; spot a few inches away, then another 1/2&quot; spot. This should allow the elastic to stretch while keeping it attached to the loose material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-01-04T13:58:38.560" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T13:58:38.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20055" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-02T16:07:57.177" Score="1" ViewCount="203" Body="&lt;p&gt;My eyes hurt sometimes. Though I watch a lot of videos on YouTube like educational, T.V. series, documentaries but I notice my eyes getting strained and tired only when I am watching cartoons, animations or animated educational videos, etc. I think the cartoons are always by standard much more brighter could be a reason for it(though I am myself not pretty sure about it, but I think it could be the reason, maybe the frames per second could be another explanation which is high in most cartoons and animations). I believe my eyes are strained whenever I watch too much but I feel the strain predominantly only after watching cartoons and animations. Could anybody give me an advice?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the problem is cartoons are brighter than other things, what could be the solution?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26534" LastActivityDate="2019-01-03T14:52:03.660" Title="How to reduce eye strain which comes only when watching animations and cartoons?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;light&gt;&lt;eyesight&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17988" CreationDate="2019-01-02T17:01:16.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stuffing shoes with newspaper is a great way of making them dry quicker. In my experience they would always dry much quicker than 72 hours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26537" LastActivityDate="2019-01-02T17:01:16.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20057" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18622" CreationDate="2019-01-03T01:52:28.987" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just had a situation where my lock combination was inadvertently changed by the TSA in transit. I had never changed my preset combo (OOO), but when I got my bag home it no longer worked. This is a Hartmann roller case, which has a button below the locking mechanism - the keyhole doesn't move. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I put all the numbers back to 000, and then selecting the dial closest to the release button, I slowly changed it = all the while putting pressure on the release button. Once it hit the newly reset number (which turned out to be 009 - I had started at 001) the button released and my case unlocked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26541" LastActivityDate="2019-01-03T01:52:28.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20059" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19966" CreationDate="2019-01-03T14:09:23.430" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have in the past removed the item from the wall and investigate why the it has become loose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the hole has become too large and this is why it has become loose, I would initially try and use a larger raw-plug that is still capable of holding the same size screw and reattach this to the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this is not possible I would use a raw-plug that is of the same size as before but also insert matchsticks between the wall and the raw-plug to fill the gap and allow the towel holder to be re-attached firmly - &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;please bear in mind that I am talking about a solid wall and would only use this for items that would not need to hold a lot of weight, for instance a coat hook, towel rail or toilet roll holder. Anything that would require weight bearing or is in a position that could cause damage should be re-fixed by filling the holes and re-drilling new holes in a different position on the wall - I am also assuming that the holes are solid enough and the wall by the hole is not crumbling in any way&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the hole is not the problem then inspect the towel rail for any other damage and repair or replace as necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26543" LastActivityDate="2019-01-03T14:09:23.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20060" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20055" CreationDate="2019-01-03T14:52:03.660" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;To avoid eye-strain:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure to blink frequently. Your brain doesn't let you blink when you are watching something intently.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure to look around and away from the screen frequently. Changing eye-focus prevents eye-strain.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try change the contrast/brightness of the screen. To do this:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use controls on your monitor, or&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use &lt;em&gt;Fn-buttons&lt;/em&gt; on your laptop keyboard, or&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use &lt;em&gt;Color management&lt;/em&gt; from your Control Panel&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Search for &lt;em&gt;color&lt;/em&gt; in the control panel / settings&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Summary tip: Try walking around the room while watching; this will help you and your eyes feel better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26544" LastActivityDate="2019-01-03T14:52:03.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20061" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24118" CreationDate="2019-01-03T14:59:50.693" Score="2" ViewCount="52126" Body="&lt;p&gt;Intro:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;2032 and 2025 are literally the dimensions of the battery. A 2032 is 20mm in diameter, 3.2mm thick, and a 2025 is slightly thinner, at 2.5mm thick. They usually both have the same voltage (3V), and assuming they fit in the case, they are interchangeable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For my scale, I accidentally bought a pack of thin 2025 batteries instead of the thicker 2032 ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I couldn't get the scale to work as it was too thin. So I used 2 batteries stacked. Scale works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there another way to get it to work with just one wrong thin battery? Feeding it 6V can't be good for it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;IOW: What could I use to pad the thinner battery?&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26544" LastEditorUserId="26544" LastEditDate="2019-01-06T09:06:01.810" LastActivityDate="2021-04-08T19:53:33.070" Title="Use two 2025 batteries instead of one 2032 battery" Tags="&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20052" CreationDate="2019-01-03T18:24:14.720" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming that you want to keep the white strips around the armholes, I wouldn’t dump the whole item in dye - and dyeing synthetic fabrics can be tricky anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In true lifehacks style, I would simply grab a black permanent marker and start coloring the text. If you stretch the band a bit, you’ll cover more of the white. Repeat if some of the marker washes off after a few rounds in the washer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2019-01-03T18:24:14.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20063" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19966" CreationDate="2019-01-03T22:02:18.190" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is a plugs-and-screws fixture and the plugs are not tight enough you can take out the plugs and insert some matches along with the reinserted plug. That would be a quick fix.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the holes haves become too wide and crumbly you can also make a bit of dry wall paste (or use filler from a tube), fill the holes with it and gently push in the old plugs. Let it set for a day or two and you should have some new tight and strong holes for your screws again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26547" LastActivityDate="2019-01-03T22:02:18.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20064" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="60" CreationDate="2019-01-04T00:34:16.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Unscrew the U-shaped trap plumbing below the sink.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can often do this with your bare hands. Then simply place your container vertically under the drain hole of the sink, and open the faucet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Careful:&lt;/strong&gt; usually there is a gross amount of gross dirt inside, with some water, so don't spill that. And since the water runs through the dirty drain pipe before getting to your container, this is &lt;strong&gt;not applicable when you need clean water&lt;/strong&gt;. But if you just want to water a tree or something …&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T00:34:16.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20065" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3800" CreationDate="2019-01-04T01:00:15.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=glass%20scraper&amp;amp;tbm=isch&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;glass scraper&lt;/a&gt; (ideally of the narrow type, ca. 4-5 cm wide, and as sturdy as you can find).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Scrape from top to bottom in a small angle to the glass, while holding the bottle at the neck to not hurt yourself. The tool will remove stripes of 5-10 mm with each scraping movement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some tiny specks of glue may remain, but can be removed by wiping with your favorite solvent. The solvent can get to the glue very easily now, as it is no longer protected by the label.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastEditorUserId="4673" LastEditDate="2019-01-04T15:19:57.587" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T15:19:57.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20066" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="269" CreationDate="2019-01-04T01:08:29.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In 90% of my cases, the reason is a layer of stuck fabric inside the zipper pull tab. Happens when the pull runs over a piece of thin fabric from the jacket or similar while moving along the zipper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To resolve this quickly and without having to take a close look, with one hand bend away the jammed fabric from the pull tab's path, and with the other hand pull hard enough on the zipper's pull tab to move it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works best when pulling the pull tab in the closing direction, as its opening on that side is larger, making it easier to run over a bit more fabric. And sometimes, there can be stuck fabric on both the body-facing and  outside-facing sides of the zipper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastEditorUserId="4673" LastEditDate="2019-01-04T17:06:30.660" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T17:06:30.660" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20067" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1673" CreationDate="2019-01-04T01:29:12.950" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;While there are commercial glues specially for shoe repair on sale, I found them to be expensive. And when I saw &quot;polyurethane&quot; written on one, I knew I could replace it. Since then:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use single-component &lt;strong&gt;polyurethane based construction glue&lt;/strong&gt; for all shoe repairs now. It settles into a rubbery substance quite similar to shoe soles, and bonds with almost everything if you clean surfaces properly before with solvent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many brands of this. Here in Europe, Sikaflex 252 is a good choice. If not available, you can use Sikaflex 221 which is more a sealant than a glue (softer when settled) but still good. A difficulty is &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/19466&quot;&gt;storing PU cartridges between uses&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T01:29:12.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20068" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3935" CreationDate="2019-01-04T01:47:34.897" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in an offroad truck for much of the year, and in the cold months have the same problems with clothes drying and cooking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The surefire way is to heat more and keep windows more open. Warm humid air will escape, and cold drier air will come in. In a truck with a wood stove that's ok, but in a house it's expensive. So my other small hacks will probably help you more:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a pressure cooker for most cooking.&lt;/strong&gt; It keeps the steam inside. And when choosing recipes that call for &quot;natural depressurizing&quot; (letting it sit until pressureless), no steam will come out at the end either. Otherwise, de-pressurize on the balcony or otherwise outdoors. Note, even things like rice and pasta work great in the pressure cooker once you found the exact amounts of water and timings for your setting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vent quickly.&lt;/strong&gt; When there is a lot of humidity in the air, open the windows / door to the outside fully for 2-4 minutes, just enough to exchange all air inside the room once. This will remove all humidity in the air, and get fresh air in that will be dry after warming up, taking up more humidity. You don't lose much heat this way compared to keeping a window open, as most heat is stored in walls and objects, not the air that you exchange, and will heat  up the cold air quickly. Repeat the venting every 30-60 minutes, when the fresh air has taken up enough humidity again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wipe condensation off.&lt;/strong&gt; Use kitchen paper or toilet paper to wipe off condensed humidity from windows and other cold surfaces. Then throw the wet paper in a closed trash can so it can't get back into the air. Try to avoid condensation, but when it's there (like after cooking), this is the fastest and most energy saving method to get rid of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No curtains.&lt;/strong&gt; I found that condensation happens a lot more behind curtains that are close (≤6 cm distance) to the window glass, so I just remove these.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dry clothing in batches.&lt;/strong&gt; You can manage the humidity if it's not too much at once. So dry only a few pieces of clothing at a time. If that has to be less than one washing machine load, store the other wet clothing in the fridge or even the freezer to not become smelly before it gets to dry. (Didn't try that yet, though.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T01:47:34.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20061" CreationDate="2019-01-04T03:07:35.370" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First you are lucky if your scale still works. Doubling the voltage (as you described) by putting them in series can kill it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is not advisable as it's dangerous to use electrical equipment with anything else than what their user manual mentions. However for a short term use, (depending on holder shape and terminals) you can fold some aluminum foil tightly until you get proper thickness with the battery on positive side. Be careful not to short the connections of the holder as there's risk of fire. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyhow, since you mentioned a pack, it's best to ask for a replacement. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26460" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T03:07:35.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20070" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20061" CreationDate="2019-01-04T12:11:47.783" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The reason two cells worked in your scale is that the scale is internally regulated to compensate for voltage drop as the battery runs down.  If the scale worked with two of the 2025 cells, there's no reason to expect it'll suddenly stop working or sustain damage -- if that were going to happen, it would have happened either immediately on inserting the cells, or as soon as the device powered up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, a spacer (for the dimensions you give, a US or Canadian five cent coin might work) on the flat end of the cell is preferred over a second cell.  If you're trying to substitute a thinner cell in a device that hasn't previously been tested, this will ensure you get the correct voltage and avoid the risk of damaging the device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Worth noting that using 6V instead of 3V with cells this size poses no hazard other than possible damage to the device.  There isn't enough current available from this type of cell to start a fire (short of a device specifically designed to do so) or produce a shock you can even feel (except on your tongue, or again with a device specifically designed to step up the voltage).  With much larger cells (say, the size of those that make up a car battery or radio control model power pack), there's a slight possibility of fire or burns, but even then, 6V won't give a shock you can feel on dry skin (likely not on damp skin, either).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T12:11:47.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20071" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19997" CreationDate="2019-01-04T16:08:05.817" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a bit late to this question, but there's a solution that's non-technical that seems fairly obvious to me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're able to take a shower without waking your daughter then it makes sense that you should be able to move to a separate room, softly close the door, break the egg, and then walk back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you won't need a convoluted method to break your egg, or have to waste water in running a shower to cover the noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user23198" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T16:08:05.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20072" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19997" CreationDate="2019-01-04T16:13:50.277" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Crack some eggs the night before, put them in a container, use them in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17429" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T16:13:50.277" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20074" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20037" CreationDate="2019-01-04T23:54:03.220" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had success using variations of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A pinch of an aloe plant and squeezing the juice onto the healing wound.  If this is a serious surgical would, I suggest obtaining your physician's permission before embarking on any of these recommendations in order to avoid the possibility of infection.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I have used a broad spectrum antibiotic ointment that also contains Lidocaine.  The Lidocaine does a good job dampening the itching feeling, but for some reason, after about 30 minutes it returns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, a pure, undyed container of aloe with Lidocaine added.  These can often be found where ointments for sunburn are located, or you could probably find it online.  Be aware of possible additives.  The purer the aloe gel, the better.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I cannot recommend any of these officially because an open wound is always a pathway for potential infection.  While these are generally benign measures, out of an abundance of caution I must suggest that you first clear these or any other measures with your physician if this is a would that is healing from surgery or is a major wound requiring many sutures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best of luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26555" LastActivityDate="2019-01-04T23:54:03.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20075" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-05T19:53:00.117" Score="0" ViewCount="96" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a standard email to reply to all enquiries from my website, however I need everytime to edit few words, such as the name of the person, dates, codes, etc.&#xA;Do you know a way of doing this fast and efficiently?(preferably for mac users)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26560" LastActivityDate="2019-01-06T03:44:41.733" Title="I am looking for ways to send emails efficiently" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20076" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-05T22:12:25.643" Score="4" ViewCount="2970" Body="&lt;p&gt;A bit of an interesting question, I know, but this is causing me serious difficulty!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am a couple of weeks after birth, and breastfeed my child. During the day, I put pads in my bra to stop my breasts leaking milk. The problem is when I go into the shower, and it is nearly time to feed the baby, and my milk starts to leak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way of plugging the breast for 20 minutes or so, while in the shower?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26562" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-01-27T18:14:08.060" LastActivityDate="2019-01-27T18:14:08.060" Title="Is there any way to stop my breasts leaking in the shower during the months when I breastfeed?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20077" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-05T22:58:57.617" Score="3" ViewCount="148" Body="&lt;p&gt;People with back problems or large stomachs tend to find it extremely difficult to reach their shoe laces and can be a source of great discomfort. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a solution to this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19160" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2019-01-23T18:21:26.050" LastActivityDate="2019-01-23T18:46:17.647" Title="Tying shoelaces without discomfort" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14390" CreationDate="2019-01-06T03:07:42.330" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a brass vape tip that I vape out of all the time. To get rid of any brass taste, I put wax Chapstick on and coat the tip and also wear the chapstick. It works awesome! I thought it would work well for brass tips on musical instruments also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26564" LastActivityDate="2019-01-06T03:07:42.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20079" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20075" CreationDate="2019-01-06T03:44:41.733" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would put the text of the email into a simple text editing program. But rather than putting in specific names, dates, codes, etc., I would include placeholder text such as&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;[name]&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;[date]&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;[code1]&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;[code2]&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, in order to send an email reply to a person, I would do the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open up the file.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Search for [name] and replace with the person's name.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Search for [date] and replace that with the correct date.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do this for each of the placeholder fields.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;At the end, to make sure I didn't miss any of the placeholders, I'd search for the string &quot;[&quot;, since that starts every placeholder.  If there was one I'd missed, I would replace it with the right text.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Finally, I'd Select All, copy the text, paste it into the body of the reply email, and send it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;DON'T save the file after you've made changes. You need to keep them as placeholders so you can personalize it for the next website visitor!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-01-06T03:44:41.733" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20077" CreationDate="2019-01-06T09:19:07.537" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could replace them with &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=Elastic%20Shoe%20Laces&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Elastic Shoe Laces&lt;/a&gt; - and then the shoes essentially become slip-ons and you can use a shoehorn to get them on without too much bending.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26544" LastActivityDate="2019-01-06T09:19:07.537" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20040" CreationDate="2019-01-06T09:24:17.770" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make sure the vent pipe is clean - when it's gets left-overs from previous cooking it starts making more noise - and the noise gets stranger and more high pitched.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26544" LastActivityDate="2019-01-06T09:24:17.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20082" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5992" CreationDate="2019-01-07T05:56:49.773" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Its very easy. You can turn your steering wheel completely left or right and then start moving your steering wheel towards other direction and start counting manufacturing logo. &#xA;It means your car manufacturing logo should be straight three times when you turn steering wheel from left to right or right to left and when second time when it is straight, you should consider your car wheels are straight. See this video - &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-C9CBI3rqo&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-C9CBI3rqo&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26566" LastActivityDate="2019-01-07T05:56:49.773" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20083" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20061" CreationDate="2019-01-07T08:40:03.800" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In this sort of situation, I normally use aluminium foil. It can be folded the required number of times to achieve the 0.7mm that you need. A good tip is to cut a &lt;em&gt;strip&lt;/em&gt; of foil, maybe 20cm long and 1cm wide, then fold it until it's a 1cm*1cm square. If it's too thick, unfold, cut some off and re-fold. Having a continuous strip ensures that there is always a path from one face to the other, regardless of the inevitable gaps between layers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think the greatest danger you face from using 2 * 2025 is that 2.5mm times 2 is FIVE millimetres - which is quite a bit more than 3.2mm. At the moment, you are relying upon a little spring to compensate for the extra 1.8mm. In my experience, these springs aren't that good and you may have already caused it to lose the ability to properly connect with a 2032 battery in the future. You might be able to bend it back again, but it will be difficult. You might have to continue using 2 * 2025s.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-01-07T08:40:03.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20084" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20040" CreationDate="2019-01-07T16:01:37.347" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To a certain extent, noise is unavoidable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pressure cooker &lt;strong&gt;must&lt;/strong&gt; be able to vent, to avoid building up too much pressure. It vents through a small hole so it can build up some pressure, this is what makes a pressure cooker work (high pressure means a higher temperature).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the vent gets larger, you'll get less noise but the pan won't be able to build pressure any more, making it pointless to use one instead of a normal pan. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-01-07T16:01:37.347" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20085" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20087" CreationDate="2019-01-07T16:15:57.147" Score="4" ViewCount="6199" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've recently wanted to order some things, presents and the like, but I have no way to keep the package out of other's noses. In addition, the finding of the package by parents probably wouldn't end very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My situation:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I can't drive to the store.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Nearest Amazon Locker is about 30 miles away, well out of walking distance (By a lot)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The contents are roughly a foot in size, and should fit in one of those yellow shipping bags.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26569" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-01-11T16:21:11.367" LastActivityDate="2020-11-23T19:07:46.170" Title="How to get package into house discreetly?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20087" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20085" CreationDate="2019-01-07T20:20:05.263" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds like you have problems getting anything, so your choices are fairly limited. A) Have a trusted friend pick up or receive the package or B) intercept the delivery driver outside (also assuming you aren't being watched while outside). Once you secure the package, you should be able to stuff it into an empty backpack or underneath a jacket/coat (assuming by yellow shipping bag you mean an mailing envelope).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your parents are the room search types, you're out of luck. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25582" LastActivityDate="2019-01-07T20:20:05.263" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20076" CreationDate="2019-01-08T17:49:15.550" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same issue during and after a warm shower. I breast fed 6 children and found the solution 4 days after first born baby. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you shower you can pump the breastmilk and refrigerate it, or you can breastfeed the baby before taking your shower, or you can set up the breastpump prior to showering and prepare to pump as soon as you see your milk let down. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be patient with yourself... your body is doing exactly what it should be doing. Your milk production at first is plentiful because prior to your body producing actual milk, your baby was nursing on colostrum, that thick clear golden serum of antibodies and pure nutrition. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be patient with your body yourself and your baby. It is super easy the first few weeks to worry and stress out. Just know that your body is doing a fantastic job in response to what a fantastic mommy you are, if you had not put your baby to breastfeed and suckling the way the baby should be you wouldn't be flowing with milk. You clearly are doing everything right. Take plenty of fluids and rest. Good job! I hope this helps with the options I've mentioned. Congratulations you are doing a fantastic job of rest hydration hygiene and breastfeeding natural right out of the ways to be a great mommy pamphlet! Namaste .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26586" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2019-01-22T13:43:03.167" LastActivityDate="2019-01-22T13:43:03.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20077" CreationDate="2019-01-08T18:30:52.767" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of bending straight down, try putting your foot up on something about the height of a chair seat.  Then you can tie your shoe from the side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24637" LastActivityDate="2019-01-08T18:30:52.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20095" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19786" CreationDate="2019-01-08T21:48:08.907" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I watched videos oh life hacks and one of them is you put clothes under the mattress and under the cushions of sofas. the weight of them will help to flatten the clothes and remove some wrinkles.&#xA;A way for me to save is to use the free iron from the office and iron my shirts there. Saves me money in electricity. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;another way is to spray a bit of water and then using a hair dryer on top of the water marks. This helps to remove wrinkles easily. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26307" LastActivityDate="2019-01-08T21:48:08.907" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19114" CreationDate="2019-01-08T21:52:28.237" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I learnt this amazing trick:&#xA;put a small amount of vinegar, wine or other fermented liquid in a glass, cover the glass with transparent wrap and open a few holes with a pen to avoid evaporation. Place glasses in corners of room or kitchen. Mosquitoes hate the strong scent of fermented liquids and they will go away and avoid your place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also consider to hide any single source of food for the mosquitoes: sugar, fruits, open rubbish cans. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is this plant called citronella buy those and place them around the house. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No more mosquitoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26307" LastActivityDate="2019-01-08T21:52:28.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19786" CreationDate="2019-01-09T22:12:47.803" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wear the clothes for about half a day at home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The small irregular movements of wearing the clothing will render most wrinkles pretty invisible. After that, you can wear them to the occasion where they should be wrinkle-free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This won't look good enough where there is a need / expectation to remove every last wrinkle. But it will look ok where the only expectation is to &quot;look ok&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2019-01-09T22:12:47.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20076" CreationDate="2019-01-09T22:15:29.820" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a new mother, your body is still finding the balance of how much milk your baby needs. And erring on the generous side, which is a good thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warm compresses before nursing are often used to increase the let-down reflex and a warm shower has the same effect, especially for a full breast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can’t shower after nursing (when everything is more relaxed, literally), your breast will likely leak. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The long-term solution is patience: The leaking will get less or disappear after a few weeks or months. (There’s no fixed time frame, it varies a lot.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a quick fix, especially when you are not “bursting full”, you can press (not pinch!) your nipples with the palms of your flat hand, a bit like pushing towards your rib cage. This often works, at least for a few minutes. It even works during nursing, to stop the second breast from overflowing. It worked fine for me, but the effectiveness varies between women.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2019-01-09T22:15:29.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20100" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-09T23:05:58.330" Score="1" ViewCount="352" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TL;DR&lt;/strong&gt; : What are some original and/or just generally effective ways to block low-frequency noise?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Not TL;DR&lt;/strong&gt;: &#xA;This question has been asked in various forms already, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/57402/what-diy-should-i-do-on-the-ceiling-to-prevent-noise-from-neighbor-upstairs&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;, but I am not looking for a physical solution (unless someone knows one I can implement easily, That would be awesome). Rather, I need solo ways to deal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just moved in to a basement suite fully aware it would be loud above. There is a 3 year old up there. I am super sensitive to this type of noise, and in fact is normally the only deal-breaker in turning down a place. I &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;despise&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; it, and it makes me SUPER anxious. I also don't like kids so this adds to the stress. But this is not about my hangups, it's about managing the noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had no choice. This is the only place I could get and this is where I will be for a year. I feel like advice saying I should reconsider living here, that I should move, or I should get mental health care, etc, would be facile and not super useful. Still, all advice welcome.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd be great if advice could &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; focus on:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Modifying the ceiling or doing other physical alterations. I mentioned this already earlier (at least I think I did?)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Talking to the neighbour about the issue. Since this is how it will be no pleasant discussion will change it. As all parents (I've encountered) say when confronted with their child's noise, my neighbour too uttered the ubiquitous: &quot;it's a kid. What can you do?&quot; mantra. &#xA;Also, the noise is not extra ordinary enough to really justified a &quot;talk.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm hoping to get irregular ideas since I've already tried and thought of the regulars. I am sensitive to sound after all, and this didn't just develop over night.&#xA;I've tried earplugs of various types. Foam ones work the best. Also I use a white noise app with headphones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My latest attempt is blasting white noise while wearing earplugs - in fact a long time attempt at a solution for me. It's a poor solution though and I need to turn up the white noise so loud that even with ear plugs the loudness hurts my ears, and makes them ring for some time afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While looking for a solution I found this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.earplugstore.com/npsf-low-frequency-sounds.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; article about solutions, which I was led to by this Slate &lt;a href=&quot;https://slate.com/human-interest/2005/05/quiet-please-finding-the-best-ear-plugs.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; about earplugs. These are much better than the general google search solutions I've found on the issue, but still these links offer no silver bullet. And a silver bullet is, obviously, what I'm after,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, not sure if this is the correct forum for this question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26594" LastEditorUserId="26594" LastEditDate="2019-01-11T19:47:50.393" LastActivityDate="2019-01-11T19:47:50.393" Title="Managing day-to-day sound from upstairs neighbours" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;sound&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20102" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20100" CreationDate="2019-01-10T01:47:37.550" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B019U00D7K&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Noise cancelling headphones&lt;/a&gt; would protect your ears, as opposed to blasting loud noise which slowly damages hearing. That said, it's not truly a &quot;lifehack&quot;, as these headphones range from US$60 to hundreds of dollars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These headphones work by producing out-of-phase sound to external noise, actually reducing the noise level at the ear. There are also &lt;a href=&quot;https://cecas.clemson.edu/cvel/auto/systems/active_exhaust_noise_cancellation.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;automotive exhaust systems&lt;/a&gt; using active noise cancellation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;N.B.&lt;/strong&gt; Read &lt;a href=&quot;http://avalonlibrary.net/ebooks/Arthur%20C%20Clarke%20-%20Silence%20Please.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Arthur C. Clarke's cautionary story on noise cancellation&lt;/a&gt;! ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2019-01-10T01:47:37.550" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20103" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5751" CreationDate="2019-01-10T14:06:09.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ruff the surface of the paperclip to create more surface area or get rubber coated ones.&#xA;The problem with the first answer is that they don't stack well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ek3Ci.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ek3Ci.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6m6ZO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6m6ZO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21205" LastActivityDate="2019-01-10T14:06:09.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20104" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20110" CreationDate="2019-01-10T14:10:02.760" Score="-1" ViewCount="334" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a neighbor that never shuts up their hunting dogs, and they bark constantly day and night. Is there a device or life hack to make dogs shut up?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to try more passive approaches to get them to stop barking without disturbing their owner because they do not care. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried talking to the neighbors and he said they are hunting dogs and to try to get them to stop barking would mess with their training. So I am going to try to find a sonic devise that only the dogs can hear. I don't care about if the dogs hunt good if my peace and liberty is being violated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas on the device?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21205" LastEditorUserId="21205" LastEditDate="2019-01-22T17:27:57.450" LastActivityDate="2019-01-22T17:27:57.450" Title="How do I get dogs to stop chronically barking?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20100" CreationDate="2019-01-10T16:50:56.547" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't normally suggest going to these sort of lengths on Lifehacks - but your case is so extreme it sounds as though it might be viable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since you're only there for a year, I'm assuming you are renting and are therefore limited in what alterations you can make to it. You also don't really seem to be trying to do this on the cheap. This will not be cheap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest you build a &quot;Room within a room&quot;; a timber structure slightly smaller in all dimensions than the walls of the room. This gives you scope to attach sound-deadening materials to the ceiling and walls of the frame to any thickness that you need, to achieve the sound reduction you're looking for. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many types of sound-absorbing materials available, you will need to do your research and find the material that best suits your budget/effectiveness. Dealing with window(s), door(s), ceiling lights etc will all have to be thought about - but they are complications rather than deal-breakers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you leave, you will be able to dismantle the structure and dispose of it, leaving no trace that it was ever there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All-in-all, a lot of work and expense, but it may solve your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only alternative I can think of might be room-level noise cancelling. There doesn't appear to be any off-the-shelf solution, but again, I'm sure there are forums on the web where people have cracked many of the problems, so you might be able build your own solution without too much difficulty. This has the advantage of being portable and might be useful for the &lt;em&gt;next&lt;/em&gt; noisy place you move to!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-01-10T16:50:56.547" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20108" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20104" CreationDate="2019-01-10T19:53:46.507" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The key is whether your neighbor wants to try to stop the barking or not. I presume you've mentioned this to the neighbor already - trying to stop someone else's dog from barking is not practical, what you need to do is convince the neighbor to stop their own dog barking. In some locations there are bylaws against it and you can phone and report it, and someone will come by and speak to the owner. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I was a child, the neighbor dogs barked at night but whenever my dad talked to them about it, they said &quot;oh no, our dogs don't bark.&quot; So whenever the dogs barked, he would call their house and just say &quot;the dogs are barking.&quot; This worked - I don't know if they brought them in at night or what, but they knew if the dogs woke our house, our house was going to wake their house. No swearing, no threatening, just letting them know about the barking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The precise approach you take will depend on your neighbor. But do not take any direct action towards the dogs. They are not yours to train.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2019-01-10T19:53:46.507" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20109" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-10T21:16:39.567" Score="1" ViewCount="500" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know that to use an electric screwdriver it's better to use a screw with a Philips or Torx drive, but sometimes you need to use or find yourself in situations where you need to work with a slotted drive screw and they are very annoying to work with because the electrical screwdriver keeps slipping from the screw slot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my question is: How to prevent an electric screwdriver from slipping when tightening/loosening a screw with a slotted drive?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2862" LastActivityDate="2019-01-11T02:10:44.857" Title="How to prevent an electric screwdriver from slipping when tightening/loosening a screw with a slotted drive?" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20110" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20104" CreationDate="2019-01-10T22:49:15.800" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Could try a dog whistle. Blow it when they bark. They will learn that when they bark that they will be annoyed by the whistle and hopefully stop. There are ultrasonic anti barking devices out there if you have the money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25676" LastActivityDate="2019-01-10T22:49:15.800" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20112" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20109" CreationDate="2019-01-11T02:10:44.857" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a common problem and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/non-magnetic-screw-holder/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;screw holders&lt;/a&gt; are made for that purpose. From the image in the link, you might try fabricating your own out of polyethylene tubing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000NPUJXA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;magnetic screw holders&lt;/a&gt;, with a recess to hold the screw to keep it from slipping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, here's a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/finger-saver-screw-holder-66458&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;home-made screw holder&lt;/a&gt;... Now, I just might make one for myself!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2019-01-11T02:10:44.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20113" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-11T04:16:00.703" Score="3" ViewCount="504" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love chocolate &quot;coins&quot; - that is, foil covered chocolates in the shape of coins.  Unfortunately I both like to look at the coins as well as eat the chocolate.  My problem is, once I open the foil to eat the chocolate, I am not longer able to hold the &quot;coin&quot; in my hand and despite my efforts to carefully open the foil and then put it back together I rarely succeed in anything that looks near as good as the original.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know this may seem silly, but I am looking for some hack that will allow me to extract the chocolate without losing the shape of the coin, to give the appearance that the foil still contains something inside it.  Better yet if I could somehow inject something back into the foil that would harden and retain the original feel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, I could just never open the coins, but then all the chocolate could go to waste.  I could also just buy real gold coins, but I don't have the money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1962" LastActivityDate="2019-01-15T22:17:15.240" Title="Having my chocolate coins and eating them too" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20114" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20113" CreationDate="2019-01-11T06:33:45.380" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you can do if you want to save the foil and make it look as if there was still something inside:&#xA;Try to remove the foil from the chocolate carefully, then lay both halves of the foil out in front of you. Light a candle and let some of the wax drip on to the foil until it is enough to glue the foil together- plus it looks as if there is still chocolate inside. The foil/coin goes back to its original shape once you put the two halves together and let the wax harden.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user24712" LastActivityDate="2019-01-11T06:33:45.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20117" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20085" CreationDate="2019-01-11T16:11:12.577" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would suggest having a friend receive the item for you. You really have very limited options since you cant travel very far. Do you have a job? It is possible you could have it sent to your work location. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6978" LastActivityDate="2019-01-11T16:11:12.577" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20113" CreationDate="2019-01-12T13:16:29.453" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could just cut out the chocolate coin stage completely. You can buy a &quot;chocolate Coin Making Centre&quot;. Here is the link on Amazon:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Golden-Coin-Maker-John-Adams-x/dp/B00083D79U/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Golden-Coin-Maker-John-Adams-x/dp/B00083D79U/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can make the gold foil and fill it with the substance of your choice - thus negating the need to carefully unwrap the chocolate at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think @Julia's suggestion of using candle wax would be a good facsimile of chocolate - but epoxy would be good too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="12927" LastEditDate="2019-01-15T22:17:15.240" LastActivityDate="2019-01-15T22:17:15.240" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20120" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20085" CreationDate="2019-01-12T20:45:22.980" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sounds like you are ordering something from Amazon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option 1: Generally Amazon will have a 1 day or 2 day shipping options; now with this knowledge if you know your parents will be gone a certain day you could plan for it to be delivered on that day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option 2: You could talk to a next door neighbor and ask them if you could ship a package to their house, tell them it's a gift for one of your parents. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option 2b: Ship it to a trusted friends house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Option 2c: If you work, most workplaces will allow you to ship to that location. Just make sure to check with a manager first. I do this option all the time and the mailman started bringing all my packages to my work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7506" LastActivityDate="2019-01-12T20:45:22.980" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20123" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2019-01-13T22:48:34.360" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had always the problem that I either forgot my Micro Sd Cards at home or that I lost them because they are so small.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is why I designed the &lt;strong&gt;Micro SD Ball&lt;/strong&gt; - a container in form of a 3,5 cm ball, which you can unscrew and which can hold up to &lt;strong&gt;6 Micro SD cards&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cards are held by small springs in the bottom part of the ball, so that they well protected and can not fall out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ball can get &lt;strong&gt;attached to a keyring or a bag&lt;/strong&gt;, so you have your cards always with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you like one you can either download the STL files at Thingiverse to print one ...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3354442&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3354442&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;... or order your copy at Shapeways&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.shapeways.com/product/YTH7TW9S5/mirco-sd-ball-bottom?optionId=83985161&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.shapeways.com/product/YTH7TW9S5/mirco-sd-ball-bottom?optionId=83985161&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jiSYi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jiSYi.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26631" LastActivityDate="2019-01-13T22:48:34.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20124" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19979" CreationDate="2019-01-14T01:47:03.020" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure that any substitute filler will feel quite like water. I know this doesn't directly answer the question but perhaps you can pinpoint the leak by blowing the pillow up with air, fill a bathtub with water, submerge the pillow and squeeze lightly until you see where the bubbles are coming from. When you find where it is you can patch it up. You may then be able to seal the leak by pinching it and blowing a hot hair dryer on the hole so that it will melt back together. Another option would be Goop. (&lt;a href=&quot;http://eclecticproducts.com/products/amazing-goop-adhesives/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://eclecticproducts.com/products/amazing-goop-adhesives/&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26632" LastActivityDate="2019-01-14T01:47:03.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19671" CreationDate="2019-01-14T14:39:38.717" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I remember correctly, you can rub corn meal into your hair, which will absorb the oil, and then brush it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;50 years ago there was a product called PSSSST that was touted as a dry shampoo spray; spray it on and brush it out. It might have used a corn product to absorb the oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26638" LastActivityDate="2019-01-14T14:39:38.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20130" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19995" CreationDate="2019-01-15T18:16:51.787" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had really good luck using a product called Amodex. It's designed for just that purpose of removing ink from fabric. I've ordered it online, but I'm guessing it is also available at fabric/craft stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26639" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-07-24T11:23:16.907" LastActivityDate="2019-07-24T11:23:16.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19716" CreationDate="2019-01-16T08:49:23.963" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suffer from migraines and headaches in general. In my answer I am going to assume you are talking about a headache and not a migraine (the latter being so complex you could write a book full of advice).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What to drink really depends on why you have a headache. I usually drink water, but it doesn't really help too much to be honest - the cause of my headaches are not dehydration. Water can really help with a headache caused by a hangover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another common cause of a headache is caffeine withdrawal. This is commonly known as the &quot;weekend headache&quot; because you are getting up later and drinking less caffeine. In these cases you could drink a cup of coffee or tea - and in fact many headache tablets actually contain caffeine. For these reasons I have a strict routine of drinking black tea (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) which I adhere to every day of the week. If I can't find a tea or coffee I will drink a soda/cold drink with caffeine in it (e.g. Coke) but I will always follow with a meal to avoid a sugar rush and subsequent sugar crash headache.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your headaches are accompanied by stress in your body (e.g. a sore neck) then you can try a warm compress and a/or massage. You can try take a magnesium tablet too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your headaches are caused by sinus trouble, you can try push your pressure points which you can find around your eyes. One is at the center point of your eyebrow and the others are in a diagonal line down from the corners of your noise. See this article about headache pressure points: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/pressure-points-for-headaches&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.healthline.com/health/pressure-points-for-headaches&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I alsp find that regular deep breathing for about 10-15 minutes can really help. Breathe in for a count of 4, pause, then break out for a count of 4 (through your nose).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all else fails I will take an aspirin or ibuprofen tablet because paracetamol doesn't work for me. Always ensure you have something to eat with a headache tablet to avoid giving yourself stomach ulcers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Foods that soothe (or at least not aggravate) a headache are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;bananas is known to fight headaches (due to the high quantities of vitamin B6)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;plain yoghurt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;plain potato&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;whole grain bread&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is important to eat when you have a headache because low blood sugar (i.e. not eating) can cause a headache too!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26650" LastActivityDate="2019-01-16T08:49:23.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20132" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-16T23:31:21.667" Score="4" ViewCount="208" Body="&lt;p&gt;I been having neck pain and sleepless night and I wonder if my pillow are beyond it’s age. So how does one find how long pillow are useful before it need changing and what are signs of unhealthy pillow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-02-01T11:08:28.457" Title="How to find out if a pillow is unhealthy and bad for neck" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20133" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19716" CreationDate="2019-01-16T23:44:05.503" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To cure a headache you need to know the cause- or test options based on a suspected cause.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tiredness =&gt; sleep. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you can't sleep get antioxidant and electrolyte rich stuff. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;avoid coffee. Drink/eat real fruits and veggie based stuff and gatorade helps. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dehydration=&gt; need water. Just any pure liquids. Avoid Coffee because that will only make you more dehydrated. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hungry =&gt; eat food and rest a bit. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26655" LastActivityDate="2019-01-16T23:44:05.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20134" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20132" CreationDate="2019-01-17T01:34:16.707" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To test, try this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy a new pillow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Set your current pillow aside. Use the new pillow for 2 or 3 days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your neck pain and sleepless nights go away, then throw out your old pillow and keep using your new one!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your neck pain continues and you still can't sleep, then something else is the cause. You can start using your old pillow again, and store your new pillow until your old one is REALLY unusable. (Then start looking for other things that could be causing your pain and sleeplessness.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-01-17T01:34:16.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20135" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20132" CreationDate="2019-01-17T03:10:28.500" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In case you have had neck pain from a crick in the neck or other slight injury, any pillow might seem to have been the culprit for your neck pain. You can fold your pillow (the flatter the better!) lengthwise to support the back of your neck ( or place a small soft towel in the curvature of the back of your neck) and that should help prevent neck pain while sleeping. It has for me! Feel better!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26633" LastActivityDate="2019-01-17T03:10:28.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20136" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19995" CreationDate="2019-01-17T03:12:57.647" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had good results with soaking the cloth in whole milk, although I haven't tried it with jeans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26633" LastActivityDate="2019-01-17T03:12:57.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20138" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20148" CreationDate="2019-01-17T14:43:08.540" Score="1" ViewCount="263" Body="&lt;p&gt;My feet can't warm in socks, shoes, or even under a quilt. I am not feeling well in the winter season because of this problem. How can I warm my feet in winter?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25974" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-01-17T15:07:23.943" LastActivityDate="2019-02-16T16:44:32.367" Title="How I warm my feet in the winter season?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20139" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20183" CreationDate="2019-01-17T15:53:26.213" Score="3" ViewCount="169" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was wondering how to clean a computer motherboard knowing that using conventional cleaning products is obviously prohibited.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the most effective and least dangerous way to remove dust?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastEditorUserId="26603" LastEditDate="2019-02-01T09:26:34.137" LastActivityDate="2019-02-01T09:26:34.137" Title="How to clean a computer motherboard?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20139" CreationDate="2019-01-17T17:18:01.267" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using a can of compressed air spray the surface of the motherboard from 6 inches away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2019-01-17T17:18:01.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20138" CreationDate="2019-01-18T00:00:55.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Jogging is a one good way, hot tea, warm sweater. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26661" LastActivityDate="2019-01-18T00:00:55.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20146" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20196" CreationDate="2019-01-18T11:59:55.000" Score="0" ViewCount="5460" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a wool coat. I love it but it attract a lot fluff and this thing (as shown in picture). How can I make so the coat doesn’t attract it and how can I clean the coat as well? As it make me look ugly and not clean&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tZfXM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tZfXM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;fluff and the thing&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2020-02-12T20:05:23.477" Title="How to get rid of this from wool coat" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20138" CreationDate="2019-01-18T13:23:44.793" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Move your feet around, even if it's just wriggling your toes. Keep your surroundings warm (don't stay outside too long or keep the thermostat too low). Essentially, you need to keep your blood circulating through your feet normally. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25582" LastActivityDate="2019-01-18T13:23:44.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20148" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20138" CreationDate="2019-01-19T02:24:05.160" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all start with warm feet. Rub them with your hands throughly to get blood flowing to your feet. If that is ineffective➖put them in a basin of warm water while wiggling your toes. &#xA;Continue in warm water until they feel warm. Dry them off immediately upon removing them from water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once dry put on really good wool socks. Merlino wool are the best. They’re expensive but nothing will keep feet as warm. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2szdp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2szdp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;socks&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;My favorite sock are a brand called &lt;a href=&quot;https://darntough.com/collections/mens-hike-trek&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Darn Tough Socks&lt;/a&gt;. They are pricey but come with a lifetime warranty. If they wear out➖return them for a brand new pair. They are available from the company online or many other retailers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally➖if you have circulation problems you should mention it to your doctor. It could be a sign of an underlying health issue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="19151" LastEditDate="2019-01-19T02:31:44.107" LastActivityDate="2019-01-19T02:31:44.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20149" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20146" CreationDate="2019-01-19T14:42:46.553" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried a lint roller? If it’s “pilling” with little balls of fiber still attached gently running a razor over it will remove them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26673" LastActivityDate="2019-01-19T14:42:46.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20150" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-19T18:04:04.740" Score="2" ViewCount="357" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got wavy hair and I love growing beard but I had to cut it short because I cannot trim at home as I have a vision problem so it is after every month along with hair cut. But during that time when it grows, it feel more stray hair and I look ugly. Same can be said with head hair as they start becoming wavy (that is another story). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I make my beard hair look decent and not flying/stray when I look down or everyday office.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-02-12T12:03:37.060" Title="How to comb wavy beard from looking stray" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20146" CreationDate="2019-01-19T19:19:18.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lint roller followed by a pill remover or wool comb. Many different styles available. Can be used on many different clothing items to keep them smooth and smart looking. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CQoda.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CQoda.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;wool comb&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2019-01-19T19:19:18.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14848" CreationDate="2019-01-19T19:38:11.277" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ask your property manager for a very small quantity of the paint used to paint your apartment. Provide a small jar. They should have it on hand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tell him or her what happened and that you would like to repair it with the correct color to preserve your security deposit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be sure and thank them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2019-01-19T19:38:11.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20156" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20146" CreationDate="2019-01-21T05:33:07.683" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have also found that sticky tape works well. Wouldnt use gaff tape or anything too strong but just simple sticky tape is what I always use and havent had any issues with it. Not too expensive either!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user24712" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T05:33:07.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2114" CreationDate="2019-01-21T05:46:23.963" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cut the power in half. Cook twice as long. Works for me but I like the nail idea.  It is a microwave burrito not a 5 star meal. You may want to get used to the fact that it's going to be trash either way. It's a microwave burrito for god's sake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26684" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T05:46:23.963" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20158" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-21T08:25:41.733" Score="3" ViewCount="725" Body="&lt;p&gt;I went to another country by train and I left my car in a parking space at the train station. Yesterday I came back at night and my car was frozen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My car has a manual key system where you have to turn it left or right to open it (not auto opening system).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After spending 4 hours in the cold, I was able to go inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to open a door in such a situation where I do not have access to warm water, power supply, or any accessories? Traveling does not permit carrying any kit or accessories, as I did not expect the surprise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26685" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-01-21T17:02:08.713" LastActivityDate="2019-01-24T18:37:31.967" Title="How to open car door when frozen with ice?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;locks&gt;&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20159" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2360" CreationDate="2019-01-21T13:43:29.797" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In many cases, you can buy a replacement case for your keyfob on amazon for less than 10$. Once you receive the new case, all you need to do is open your old, broken case take out the control board, they key itself and the battery and install them in the new case. This is a pretty easy operation that takes about 5 minutes. This does not require the dealership to re-program the key or the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The result is a keyfob that looks as good as new. (Because it &lt;em&gt;is&lt;/em&gt; new, actually)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found out that this was possible because I've just had the same issue and the dealership wanted 320 CHF (~320$) to make a new key for my 2008 Peugeot 207. I started looking for other options since the quoted price is more than 10% of the value of the vehicle...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26687" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T13:43:29.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20160" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19995" CreationDate="2019-01-21T14:03:38.440" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hairspray sprayed directly on the fabric where the ink is, will instantly lift the ink right out... Then simply rinse with water... works like magic. I've used this trick for years and it has never failed me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26689" LastEditorUserId="8251" LastEditDate="2019-01-22T10:08:19.470" LastActivityDate="2019-01-22T10:08:19.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20161" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20158" CreationDate="2019-01-21T14:21:41.047" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just moved to a cold area. A weather announcer on TV said that if your car windows have ice on them, spray them with rubbing alcohol. That melts the ice because rubbing alcohol freezes at a very very low temperature, much lower than water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may be able to use this trick on your door lock. Find a pharmacy nearby that sells rubbing alcohol, or even a liquor store where you can buy a small cheap bottle of high proof regular alcohol. Pour the alcohol around the lock. It may be able to melt the ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: I am not an expert in this. If other users have tried this and gotten bad results, I will delete this answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-01-23T20:09:01.217" LastActivityDate="2019-01-23T20:09:01.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20162" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20158" CreationDate="2019-01-21T18:41:32.153" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the olden days before I got a car with a remote unlocking I had similar problems. I used to carry a cigarette lighter with me and I'd use it to heat the metal part of the key then insert it into the lock. It would sometimes take a while to get it into the lock if the tumblers had frozen and wouldn't let the key slide in, but once the key was in the lock things proceeded much faster&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might need to repeatedly heat the key to transfer sufficient warmth to the lock in order to get it to turn&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have more patience, or no cigarette lighter, look for other heat sources, including your own hands/other body parts. You can additionally try placing your hand on the lock itself and waiting longer, for your body heat to warm the lock internals and melt any ice trapped in there &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're more well equipped you might be able to find some dedicated lock de-icer. In colder countries de-icer is commonplace in shops, supermarkets and auto accessory stores. It's an aerosol or spray bottle of ethylene glycol solution that will melt ice by lowering its freezing point to below the ambient temperature, causing the ice to thaw. Even if you can't find an aerosol that has a straw nozzle that you insert into the lock you should be able to get similar success using the key to hold open any flap on the lock that tries to keep out water etc; insert the key just enough then spray the de-icer down the side of the key&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, if it's so cold the lock is frozen there is also a chance that the door seal rubber will have frozen to the door making it difficult to open; take care not to wrench the handle off. I normally find the best technique for a frozen shut door is to alternately pull and push the door. If you have a source of warm water, pouring it down the gap will help, resist the urge to use boiling water for a fast result though!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T18:41:32.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20163" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15235" CreationDate="2019-01-21T19:04:51.800" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;WD-40 did the trick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd pulled out the dry erase marker and left a note on the white fridge...and turns out the fridge front latched on to that marker with a vengeance.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rubbing alcohol (50%) - zilch &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Goo Gone - zilch &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Various kitchen cleaners - zilch &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;WD-40 won the day&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I didn't want to get into abrasives.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26693" LastActivityDate="2019-01-21T19:04:51.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20164" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-21T23:52:28.280" Score="0" ViewCount="233" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most slim wallets are designed to hold cash and 6-7 cards. I need one that only holds 2 cards max, and has no space for cash. Preferably a vertically loading one, so I can insert the card into the wallet straight out of a chip card reader, before it's even done reading.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Kinda like this, but this one has a backside with 2 additional layers of material:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07GNX42Q2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GNX42Q2&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6Ur7g.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6Ur7g.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This one is cool too, but has 2 layers of fabric and holds up to 8 cards, which means it will be loose with 2 &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07FK7DFH4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FK7DFH4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18557" LastEditorUserId="18557" LastEditDate="2019-01-24T14:11:38.983" LastActivityDate="2019-02-28T04:04:50.707" Title="Wallet that can only hold 2 cards" Tags="&lt;cash&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20165" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13529" CreationDate="2019-01-22T02:43:41.263" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;use white phenyle concentrate mixture of pineoil and alfrox 200 as emulsifier&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26695" LastActivityDate="2019-01-22T02:43:41.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20138" CreationDate="2019-01-22T14:57:27.530" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are some things you could do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;get some warm fuzzy socks as i call them, the ones that are just soo soft and fluffy&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;sit in front of a fireplace or other source of heat that is coming torwards you&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;put some socks and slippers into your dryer and when they come out they will be super warm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fill up a bathtub (with hot water of course) and put your feet in there or put them in a hot tub or jacuzzi&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26700" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-01-25T14:17:25.967" LastActivityDate="2019-01-25T14:17:25.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20169" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19757" CreationDate="2019-01-22T15:05:19.757" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;i dont know exactly what to do, but you could maybe get another peice of that stone, cut it to the right shape, and put it back. if it isnt the right color, then do your best to find an exact match of the color on your stone and paint it that color. and if all else fails, you could always just replace the tile with a whole new one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26700" LastActivityDate="2019-01-22T15:05:19.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20170" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-22T16:40:48.187" Score="0" ViewCount="380" Body="&lt;p&gt;so i have this drawstring sweater, and i kinda tied the strings together and now they wont come undone. they also have little knots at the end, making it almost impossible to untie the knot. this is also my favorite sweater, and i really dont want to cut the strings. im also too embarassed to ask anyone in person. so now im stuck in this sweater and i have school tomorrow, and im freaking out. SOMEBODY HELP ME&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26700" LastActivityDate="2019-01-23T05:38:01.323" Title="stuck drawstrings" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2019-01-27T18:12:50.473" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20171" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20158" CreationDate="2019-01-22T21:19:50.280" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hope this is obvious - but you don't mention it in your question: Try &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; the doors and the boot first. I've usually found that one of the doors will open in this situation. If you have to enter the car via the boot then it's got to be easier to sit in the (relative) warm with the engine running while the car warms up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have to open a frozen lock, clearly, you will need to provide external heat in some form. If you have a lighter or a box of matches, that's excellent, otherwise the only source of heat is from your own body. You need to warm the key as much as you can before inserting into the lock, maybe put it in your mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once inserted into the lock, you will likely have to provide further heat to defrost the lock and allow it to turn. Remove the glove from one hand and grasp the key tightly to transfer heat to the key. Keep trying to turn the key. Regularly swap hands as your hand gets too cold, putting the cold one in your pocket. Use your body to shield your hand and the lock from the wind. This should work within about 10 minutes or it won't work at all and you will definitely need an external source of heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once the lock is open it's likely that the door seal itself will also be frozen so you still can't pull the door open. I've always found that it's best to pull fairly gently on the door - but to keep the pressure applied for about 20 seconds. This seems to cause &quot;micro-fractures&quot; in the ice, which eventually means that it fails and the door opens. This is less effort than trying to force the door open - and means less chance of damage to the rubber seal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-01-22T21:19:50.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7755" CreationDate="2019-01-23T05:14:25.197" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try tapping 2 of them against each other or on your front tooth gently.  You will get to know what is plastic and what is glass with experience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26705" LastEditorUserId="22640" LastEditDate="2019-01-24T15:26:46.750" LastActivityDate="2019-01-24T15:26:46.750" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20173" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20170" CreationDate="2019-01-23T05:38:01.323" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;use some hairpin (or something similar , metal, thin, no sharp tip) and try different parts of the knot to see where is easier to loosen. work little by little and in parallel on the whole knot and trace the string paths visually. keep calm and work patiently once it's loose enough for the end knots to pass through, the rest is easy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26460" LastActivityDate="2019-01-23T05:38:01.323" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20175" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13529" CreationDate="2019-01-23T16:24:58.473" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Inorganic soluble cutting oil used in industrial machines such as lathes and mills. It's mixed with water, stays in solution as far as I know, and doesn't mold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26709" LastActivityDate="2019-01-23T16:24:58.473" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20158" CreationDate="2019-01-23T17:34:10.233" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can find keychain lock deicers on Amazon and other sites, a small canister of deicer can fit in your coat pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are ever caught without these, go to a drug store and get rubbing alcohol, or a liquor store and get something that is at least 100 proof, nothing sugary, or you'll have other problems.  partially insert your key, and pour the alcohol into the lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17429" LastActivityDate="2019-01-23T17:34:10.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20077" CreationDate="2019-01-23T18:46:17.647" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tie your shoes when your trousers are not closed tight around your body.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Obviously you will want privacy to do this, like in a room where nobody can look in.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even without a tight belt or top of trousers bending down is often not the best, sitting down can help, bringing your foot up is mostly better. Find a place you can stand your foot which can take some weight, so it does not break when you bend over to tie and your weight goes on your foot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While elastic tie and 'tie only once' solutions with normal ties will work for some shoes, many shoes need to be tied tight every time you put on those shoes.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Velco and &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cord_lock&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;cord locks&lt;/a&gt; on the shoe laces (strings) will work better for most, but do require investments and learning to handle new (for user) technology. They still require bending over or bringing the foot with shoe up, but for a shorter time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2019-01-23T18:46:17.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20179" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-23T20:30:21.927" Score="3" ViewCount="2418" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a weird question but I recently bought Mrs. Meyers Lavender hand soap in bulk but it has extremely strong scent and whenever I wash my hands, I get nauseous. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am considering buying another hand wash but wanted to check if you can neutralize or reduce the fragrance in liquid products like hand wash, body wash etc?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26712" LastEditorUserId="21979" LastEditDate="2019-02-07T18:11:48.490" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T03:24:39.570" Title="How to neutralize strong fragrance from handwash?" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20179" CreationDate="2019-01-24T04:27:21.453" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash your hands with soap and cold water. Always use cold water for this, as hot water can dilate your skin's pores and let the odor causing oils and dirt penetrate further. Create a nice lather with the soap and scrub your hands together thoroughly before rinsing them with cold water. If this doesn't work, then try to neutralize the odor on your hands with lemon or lime juice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can use some salt as it removes odor from your hands gently and effectively. Simply pour a small amount of salt into your hands, moisten them a bit so that the salt clings on properly and rub them together. When done, rinse the salt away under running water and dry your hands. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26718" LastEditorUserId="22640" LastEditDate="2019-01-25T20:00:23.863" LastActivityDate="2019-01-25T20:00:23.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="266" CreationDate="2019-01-24T16:00:51.220" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Water is the most practical thing to remove sugar. It dissolves with sugar and make it easy to remove quickly. After sugar get mixed with water wipe it using a piece of cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26726" LastActivityDate="2019-01-24T16:00:51.220" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20139" CreationDate="2019-01-24T17:13:04.537" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use compressed air from a can.  Do not use air from an industrial or an electric pump (yes, people have done this.)  Make sure that the can is upright when you spray, or it might come out too cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An even better solution is to use pressurized electronic contact cleaner.  Make sure you use electronics contact cleaner, which is almost pure alcohol.  Do not use any other kind of alcohol, because the water content will be too high, and you'll ruin your electronics. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17429" LastActivityDate="2019-01-24T17:13:04.537" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20184" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20158" CreationDate="2019-01-24T18:37:31.967" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I suspect freezing weather ahead, I strip the glove compartment and car of anything valuable and leave a rear door unlocked.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2019-01-24T18:37:31.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20179" CreationDate="2019-01-24T19:16:25.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any of the below will do the trick&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar and water mix.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lemon juice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Baking soda rub, then rinse&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Toothpaste, then rinse&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rub hands in coffee grounds, rinse&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;use salt with soap when you wash, after lathering, scrub hands with salt, rinse&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user17429" LastActivityDate="2019-01-24T19:16:25.187" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20186" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20138" CreationDate="2019-01-25T16:02:25.480" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am answering with science. naturally the cold feet means the blood is not enough for the warming process or the measure is too down. so if you had wear sucks, its not from measure!I think its better to check it with a doctor or do a Doppler Ultrasonography. &#xA;*if your feet is cold after you eat food or something in winter, its just safe and normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26736" LastEditorUserId="26736" LastEditDate="2019-01-28T19:47:20.133" LastActivityDate="2019-01-28T19:47:20.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20188" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20189" CreationDate="2019-01-25T19:01:25.233" Score="7" ViewCount="497" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to clean my keyboard for my Lenovo laptop. The space of the strokes are very low.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26736" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-01-25T19:44:09.900" LastActivityDate="2019-08-04T06:38:06.933" Title="How can I clean my laptop keyboard?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;keys&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20189" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20188" CreationDate="2019-01-25T19:46:17.200" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a canister of compressed air. Shoot quick blasts of air directly at the &quot;crud&quot; between the keys. Don't spray continuously for more than 1-2 seconds, or the air will get too cold and may damage your laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also recommend doing this outside, so the crud that flies out of your keyboard doesn't make a mess on the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-01-25T19:46:17.200" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20190" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20188" CreationDate="2019-01-25T19:48:55.690" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, to clean a laptop keyboard, you must disassemble it to reach the membrane of the keys, now if you just want to clean the surface of the keyboard, you must pass a towel or paper slightly soft and moist to remove a little dust or even spots on the letters. This action must be carefully applied since a drop of liquid that penetrates the inside of the keyboard could affect the long-term functionalities of the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26740" LastActivityDate="2019-01-25T19:48:55.690" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20191" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20138" CreationDate="2019-01-25T20:02:48.290" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best solution I've found is to use bags of wheat kernels heated in the microwave.  Get about 4-6 cups of raw, whole wheat kernels from a bulk grocery store, then sew them up into a flannel bag so they are loose inside.  Microwave them on high for about 2 minutes for each bag (I use 2 bags so 4 minutes for me).  They come out of the microwave toasty warm with moist heat that will last for 20-30 minutes.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They can warm up your feet, or the bottom part of your bed where your feet go, or sit them on your lap while you work at the computer.  They are magical!  They also last many, many re-heatings so they are a permanent solution!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastActivityDate="2019-01-25T20:02:48.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20179" CreationDate="2019-01-26T00:40:02.353" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First line of defense is of course: use less of it, lower the water temperature und use more water to dilute it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fragrance is usually from mostly quite &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavender_oil&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;volatile essential oils&lt;/a&gt; and similar components.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having bought this stuff in bulk lends to experimentation:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put at first a limited, small amount of the liquid soap into a heat-proof container and that into a kettle or pot of water you bring to boil. The essential oils and the water in the liquid will evaporate to a degree.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To prevent the mass getting ever more viscous and hard, stir it and add occasionally a little bit of distilled water to keep it at roughly the same level of liquidity. After quite a short while the smell should be gone from the liquid. But of course its now in the air around your oven/boiler, so do that only in well ventilated places!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try the result out afterwards in small amounts. I do not know that brand, and maybe God doesn't know what else they put into that stuff. There may be unwanted reaction products occuring or accumulating? Re-check the label of ingredients before attempting this. Treat any additive apart from &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detergent&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;'detergent'&lt;/a&gt; that's listed on the box with the utmost suspicion and look its properties up!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it was just ordinary soap with &quot;smell&quot;, you're good to try it out. With significantly less smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that worked out for you, convert the rest into tolerable soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastActivityDate="2019-01-26T00:40:02.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20193" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-26T17:13:11.743" Score="1" ViewCount="313" Body="&lt;p&gt;Everything is in the title.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;the inside of my Toyota Yaris is black and here’s how the key looks like :&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41waF0lSjZL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;car key&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think they put the keys in the boot, but there is a 130Kg (250lbs) engine I can’t lift alone (and my left feet is broken but the transmission is automatic).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I absolutely need a way to start the engine tomorrow, not only for myself but for the 5 peoples who paid me and have no longer the possibility to book public transport alternatives (which includes me as I need to pass my student exams next monday).&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;The car is currently in the street in front of my home in France and &lt;strong&gt;doors are left unlocked&lt;/strong&gt; as result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also got my driver license less than 6 months ago so no car rental agency will accept to lend me a non stick shift car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Update :&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found the keys : they fell under the engine. Looks like I will need quick bodybuilding as I don’t have a jack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10860" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-01-28T10:38:05.247" Title="Lost my car keys inside my car. I am definitely unable to find them again despite 5 peoples paid me for a 700 Km ride tomorrow evening" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;keys&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20194" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-26T23:33:43.563" Score="0" ViewCount="56" Body="&lt;p&gt;For some reason my shirt has been ruined by  the following shiny patch on my cuff. Same can be seen on shirt back. First I do not understand why it happen and how to fix it? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-01-27T15:08:25.703" Title="How to fix shiny cuff from iron" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20195" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6506" CreationDate="2019-01-27T01:33:06.210" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A mechanical can opener with the spinning gears or an electric one can be gently used to cut off the &lt;em&gt;entire&lt;/em&gt; top of the can. Then just be sure to pour into a glass as you will cut your mouth on the shredded can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26749" LastActivityDate="2019-01-27T01:33:06.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20146" CreationDate="2019-01-27T06:45:07.433" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a similar problem with my dog shedding.  Lint rollers don't really work.  Actually, I tried duct tape when my lint roller didn't work and that didn't even work.  So I got it dry cleaned to get the lint and hair off, and then followed this simple process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I do is I take the wool coat off and put it in the closet when I get home.  Then I do not take it out again until I put it on to leave the house.  The lint and dog hair getting on the coat came from the house, so since the coat never really goes in the house anymore, this solved the problem.  Just get the coat cleaned and keep it in the closet.  As long as you aren't going any linty places, this solves the lint attraction problem.  You can also take the coat off and store it or hang it up away from things if you go to other linty homes, etc.  Stay vigilant!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26753" LastActivityDate="2019-01-27T06:45:07.433" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20194" CreationDate="2019-01-27T15:08:25.703" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that if I wash a shirt again, the shininess goes away. Then, when I iron, I turn the shirt inside out. That is, I iron the side of the shirt that would be touching my skin if I was wearing it. Then, if there is any shininess, it will only be on that side of the shirt that nobody can see.  The side that everybody sees looks normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-01-27T15:08:25.703" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20193" CreationDate="2019-01-27T23:00:54.247" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Based on your comments, you actually have a second engine tucked away in the boot/trunk of your car, and your keys are underneath that engine, out of reach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The rear sets of a Yaris &lt;a href=&quot;https://gogetms.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000255770-Rear-seats&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fold down&lt;/a&gt;. Folding down your rear seats gives you access to some parts of the engine that are hard to reach from behind the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the engine is leaning against the backs of the rear seats, take care that the engine doesn’t topple when the seats are lowered. Close the hatch (rear door) before folding down the rear seats.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2019-01-27T23:00:54.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20199" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-28T09:10:37.137" Score="2" ViewCount="124" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often use my smartphone for prolonged periods of time (reading or drawing) and my vision gets noticeably blurry as a result (I once needed more than an hour to get it back to normal). I've read this is only temporary and does not cause any permanent damage but it's annoying and I would take any chances with that anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I've done about it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I use a dimmer and a blue light filter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I optimise my pdfs for less eye strain (type, font size, background colour).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also know about the 20-20-20 rule but I find this really impracticable - I try to take breaks once in a while but breaking the flow of whatever I'm doing every 20 min. is just not something I'd do. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything else that I haven't considered?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26760" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T22:54:58.273" Title="How to prevent eyestrain when using a smartphone?" Tags="&lt;eyesight&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20200" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20199" CreationDate="2019-01-28T09:53:13.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should consider buying &lt;strong&gt;blue light glasses&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;rest glasses&lt;/strong&gt;.&#xA;Both are really cheap and are definitely helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastActivityDate="2019-01-28T09:53:13.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20201" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20193" CreationDate="2019-01-28T10:38:05.247" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ask your neighbors to help shift the engine. Or use a crowbar or other lever to move the engine. Or put a wedge under the engine near the keys, use a hammer to push the wedge under the engine (you only need to move the engine a few mm to free the keys, probably).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the keys are out of reach, get a piece of metal wire (electrical installation wire, Coat hanger, etc.), bend it into a hook and use that to fish for the keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-01-28T10:38:05.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20202" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20199" CreationDate="2019-01-28T15:38:27.893" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your description might also fit focus-related eye strain.  Especially if you're past forty years of age, you may unknowingly be straining to focus on the screen.  A pair of inexpensive reading glasses (in the USA, most pharmacies offer them for under $20), the weakest that are comfortable at your working distance, might improve your situation very noticeably.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-01-28T15:38:27.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20164" CreationDate="2019-01-28T16:56:18.713" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can have a wallet custom fit on eBay or etsy, just message the seller, such as this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had him make it so that 3 cards would be too tight to use comfortably. Another thing to keep in mind is the indentations on some cards make them tighter than others. Without squeezing it takes about 25 pounds of force to pull a non indented card out of my wallet, squeezing takes that down to around 10lb. Wear and tear should lower the force over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/O9bEw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/O9bEw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ebay.com/itm/273675517893?ViewItem=&amp;amp;item=273675517893&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.ebay.com/itm/273675517893?ViewItem=&amp;amp;item=273675517893&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18557" LastActivityDate="2019-01-28T16:56:18.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20204" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-28T18:43:01.030" Score="0" ViewCount="1913" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have extremely matted hair! it’s really bad it causes headaches when down and is too painful to pull up into a bun or a ponytail. It is also painful to brush and wash. i’ve tried conditioner and lube but nothing works. i don’t know what to do. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26768" LastActivityDate="2019-01-29T22:04:00.487" Title="Really matted hair" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2019-01-31T01:30:04.400" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20204" CreationDate="2019-01-28T19:42:47.257" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about cutting it short? (I just don't see why you'd keep it long if it is so problematic.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26769" LastActivityDate="2019-01-28T19:42:47.257" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20206" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20164" CreationDate="2019-01-29T03:50:38.680" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Credit cards are about the size of business cards, so anything that accommodates a business card has a fighting chance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some physical diaries have plastic or leather slots or ‘pouches’ that take a business card. Each slot holds 1 card comfortably and probably two snugly. Cut one of these out and put your pair of cards in it. When it wears out, cut another one out to replace it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2019-01-29T03:50:38.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20209" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20221" CreationDate="2019-01-29T10:39:39.323" Score="3" ViewCount="786" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually mix other clothes with quilts or blankets when I wash them in the washing machine. Sometimes the machine jumps up and down while rotating fast. This doesn't happen all the times so I was wondering whether there is some configuration of how to put the blanket (perhaps try to spread it out as much as possible?) in the washing machine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I minimize the chances of putting a quilt or a blanket in my washing machine and it not hopping up and down? Also is it a bad idea to put other clothes inside? Should I wash just the blanket?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update: it is front loader&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastEditorUserId="13475" LastEditDate="2019-01-29T13:51:04.167" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T02:46:58.093" Title="How to prevent washing machine jumping up and down when washing quilts or blankets" Tags="&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20210" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20220" CreationDate="2019-01-29T11:48:28.857" Score="3" ViewCount="187" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a huge problem with my feet. when I put my foot in my shoes for 10 minutes my feet get a very bad smell that I can't even think about it. and if I go to school for 8 hrs, the smell will not free even with washing! my shoes have some hole for the air changing but that's not helping.&#xA;Thanks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26736" LastActivityDate="2019-01-31T06:38:23.920" Title="How to prevent foot odour or reduce the smell?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20211" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20209" CreationDate="2019-01-29T13:04:46.520" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming a top loader, if the washing machine is &quot;jumping&quot; then your load balance is uneven. This will cause your washing machine to fail eventually. However you do it, your wash load should be distributed evenly in the machine. The easiest way is to put the blanket in first, creating a nice ring, then layering any additional load similarly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25582" LastActivityDate="2019-01-29T13:04:46.520" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20212" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20210" CreationDate="2019-01-29T22:00:29.403" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a hand shaker and sprinkle baking soda in my rain boots after wearing them. It's not foolproof, but seems to help. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22302" LastActivityDate="2019-01-29T22:00:29.403" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20204" CreationDate="2019-01-29T22:04:00.487" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this same issue until I began to comb the conditioner through my hair (before I rinsed the conditioner out). Over time, I suggest that you begin to use a conditioner that deep conditions once a week or so (it is worth the extra cost), and leave it in your hair, to prevent this issue. I no longer get small mats in my hair at all, and I no longer have to comb conditioner through my hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22302" LastActivityDate="2019-01-29T22:04:00.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20218" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-01-30T20:44:09.480" Score="0" ViewCount="74" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know a lot of people have dust mite allergy, so drop your tips here if you have any handy hints.&#xA;Good vacuum cleaners ?&#xA;Things that poison them ?&#xA;Bedding covers ?&#xA;tnx&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25664" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-03-04T12:51:24.033" LastActivityDate="2019-03-04T12:51:24.033" Title="Dealing with dust mites" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2019-03-04T12:51:52.553" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20219" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3932" CreationDate="2019-01-30T22:26:42.367" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;my glove got wet with diesel this morning and the smell is quite strong. I am going to try leaving the glove immersed in  dry ground coffee (not a  premium brand) , about 1 pound bag, in the coffee powder, no water added, for a while. Also, I will have to keep the gloves in a plastic bag and now dedicate them to be used for fuelling only.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26787" LastActivityDate="2019-01-30T22:26:42.367" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20220" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20210" CreationDate="2019-01-31T06:38:23.920" Score="3" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the tea bags into the shoes on the night.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear socks made from natural materials.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove old skin from your feet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Check your health, because this smell can be because of foot fungus or endocrine diseases.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26792" LastActivityDate="2019-01-31T06:38:23.920" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20221" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20209" CreationDate="2019-01-31T08:53:02.680" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The machine has to be stable and level. Most washing machines have 4 feet that are adjustable in height. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place a spirit level on top of the machine. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Adjust the feet until all 4 feet are firmly on the ground, and the machine is level in both directions (front-back and left-right).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When one of the feet is off the ground the machine will wobble, sometimes it'll walk across the floor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A stable and level machine is reasonably tolerant of unbalanced loads. In my front-loading machines I've never had to pay any attention to loading. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-01-31T08:53:02.680" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20222" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20239" CreationDate="2019-01-31T16:15:51.607" Score="3" ViewCount="253" Body="&lt;p&gt;I planned to take 2 bus for a total of 16 hours trip in few weeks and as I hear &lt;strong&gt;a lot&lt;/strong&gt; of problem about stolen luggage (Especially about &lt;strong&gt;baggage in the hold&lt;/strong&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I technically cannot check permanently for each stops + night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my question is: &lt;em&gt;Do you have any Idea about tips or tools I can use for instance if never the suitcase become too far from me ?&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would mean that someone put it out of the bus and technically that it is being stolen in the moment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I would also be glad to hear you, any advice is welcome.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;edit: This is a cumbersome airplane suitcase.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastEditorUserId="26603" LastEditDate="2019-02-01T14:14:08.747" LastActivityDate="2019-02-10T14:00:08.157" Title="How to be sure not to get stolen baggage in a night bus?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20223" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20222" CreationDate="2019-01-31T16:54:31.200" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;One option: keep the luggage on the bus with you, if that's possible. Store it in an overhead bin, for example.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option: I believe there are RFID tags that you can track with an app on your phone.  If you put a tag in each suitcase, you can check on its location every time the bus stops.  If you see your bag &quot;walking away&quot; from the bus, you could jump off and stop the theft (maybe).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-01-31T16:54:31.200" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20224" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19027" CreationDate="2019-01-31T17:53:03.510" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the USA, if the mail is endorsed with &quot;service requested&quot; or bears first class postage, you can write the reason and the mailpiece will be returned to the sender.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However most non-profits use the non-profit postage rate or &quot;standard mail&quot;, which includes no such return feature.  Returning the mail to the carrier does no good, as it will just be discarded and more of the same will come.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usps.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;USPS&lt;/a&gt; recommends using the Direct Marketing Association's &quot;Deceased Do Not Mail&quot; list.  See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usps.com/manage/mail-for-deceased.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.usps.com/manage/mail-for-deceased.htm&lt;/a&gt; for a link.  There's also a &quot;Do Not Contact List for Caretakers&quot; in case you are caring for an elder or dependent.  Start early, as it takes months and months to take effect.  And this only is processed by members of the Direct Marketing Association.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did find that a few key organizations do most of the list selling.  Call those organizations directly, and the mail will slowly trickle off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Data broker Acxiom has a deceased registration process.  The top data brokers are as of this writing Acxiom, Corelogic, Datalogix, eBureau, ID Analytics, Intelius, PeekYou, Rapleaf, and Recorded Future.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25247" LastEditorUserId="25247" LastEditDate="2019-02-02T06:05:11.123" LastActivityDate="2019-02-02T06:05:11.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20225" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20188" CreationDate="2019-01-31T19:46:06.677" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the past I've pried up all the keys one at a time and really cleaned up the crud which accumulated beneath them.   All are easily removed and replaced.  The long keys which have guide wires beneath them require special care in replacing, but they all seemed to go back and function again.  Surprising all that junk has been sitting under the keys.  LOL&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2019-01-31T19:46:06.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20226" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20231" CreationDate="2019-01-31T22:27:38.170" Score="1" ViewCount="101" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ash already asked a question about how to do the scratching on lottery tickets, which are quite similar to game currency cards. However, I have a different problem when scratching my Steam wallet cards: scratching cards like this tends to make a lot of dust of whatever it is they paint on there. This dust sticks to everything: whatever you use to scratch the card, the card itself, your fingers, the surface you're scratching the card on and who knows what else. It's generally also hard to clean off since on most surfaces you're just going to spread it instead of pick it up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I avoid or minimize this mess of dust?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6590" LastActivityDate="2019-07-01T14:01:30.627" Title="How do I avoid or otherwise minimize the mess of dust from scratching a game currency card?" Tags="&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20218" CreationDate="2019-02-01T02:46:51.977" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vacuum frequently (little or no advantage to expensive models).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vacuum &lt;em&gt;everywhere&lt;/em&gt; feasible, e.g., under mattress, books and behind furniture.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid forced air heating. Best is radiant, with no dust-gathering surface, and forced-hot water is also good.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Check with an allergist for ways to avoid dust and on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.allergy-clinic.co.uk/allergies/more-about-allergy/desensitization-immunotherapy/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;desensitization&lt;/a&gt; (immunotherapy).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2019-02-01T02:46:51.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20228" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20222" CreationDate="2019-02-01T11:03:58.513" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple trick is to make your luggage unattractive (but not too much). This is no guaranteed way to avoid theft, but a preventive action.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Immagine the situation:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A dishonest passanger takes their own luggage from the hold. There's your shiny new, expensive looking and &lt;em&gt;big&lt;/em&gt; suitcase in there as well. A thief might hope for valuable items in there and take it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make it less attractive, you could try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put it under the other luggage if you can. Something that can't be seen cannot be stolen.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make it look old and dirty: Dilute brown water color in a spray bottle and spray &quot;dirt&quot; over the bottom half or third of your suitcase and the wheels.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add a hint to undesirable content: Plaster childish stickers on each side, then wear them down by scrubbing them with a wet dish washing sponge. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-02-01T11:03:58.513" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20229" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20132" CreationDate="2019-02-01T11:08:28.457" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here are advices to get to know which pillow you should use (and therefore reduce neck pain)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you need to do is pair the &lt;strong&gt;right pillow with your sleeping position&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Side sleepers&lt;/strong&gt; require a pillow that’s firm enough to support the head and neck’s alignment with the spine, while still comfortable enough to fall asleep on. Good options include firm or extra firm &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tuck.com/best-memory-foam-pillows/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;pillows made of memory foam&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tuck.com/best-latex-pillows/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;natural latex&lt;/a&gt; foam that provide sufficient give and sink in response to the weight and pressure of your head. Alternately, an orthopedic or contour pillow with a depression for the head area and extra padding under the neck can provide proper support.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Back sleepers&lt;/strong&gt; also require a firm pillow that keeps their neck straight with their spine. Contour loft pillows with divots for the neck and head are a recommended option.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tuck.com/best-mattress-combination-sleepers/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Combination sleepers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; that transition between the side and back should choose pillows with a dent in the middle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stomach sleepers&lt;/strong&gt; need a thin, soft pillow. However, even with the right pillow, stomach sleepers may still (and often do) experience neck pain because they’re moving their head to the side and out of alignment with the spine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;For further informations please see &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tuck.com/can-soft-pillows-cause-neck-pain/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This article&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastActivityDate="2019-02-01T11:08:28.457" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20150" CreationDate="2019-02-01T12:22:15.973" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A beard is &quot;just hair&quot;, but thicker and stronger. You can use any hair product on your beard as well, but it might not work quite as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Oils: they nurture the hairs and keep them smooth. There are special beard oils that can nurture or soothe the skin as well. Put 1 - 2 drops onto your palm, then rub it through your beard.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Conditioner: works much like oil, but doesn't give your beard the wet look. Rub some of it into your beard while showering, wait a minute, then rinse it out. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Comb your beard: especially after a shower, you can tell the individual hairs of your beard how to fall by combing them. For a better result, you can blow dry your beard while combing it or brushing it with a big round brush (that should smooth out some of your curls). If you don't want to comb/brush, you should at least dry the beard by moving the towel from your cheeks towards your chin and down your beard instead of rubbing it chaotically through your beard.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hair mousse: This works like hair gel, but is applied to wet hair, usually before blow drying. Put a small dallop on a comb and comb it through your moist beard, then form the beard into the shape you want. Don't forget to rinse the residue from your comb.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-02-01T12:22:15.973" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20231" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20226" CreationDate="2019-02-01T13:15:12.173" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've never found this to be a problem. Do the scratching over a trash can. Brush the dust off the card and into the bin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25582" LastActivityDate="2019-02-01T13:15:12.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20233" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-02T03:39:10.037" Score="1" ViewCount="518" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a beloved jacket whose lining unfortunately began deteriorating after running it through the wash. I tried contacting the manufacturer but they did not offer any help since the jacket is too old and discontinued.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So now I've turned the jacket inside out and am trying to remove the lining completely. I'm not sure exactly what substance the lining is made of, perhaps some kind of urethane.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What methods can I use to remove the lining?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far I've scrubbed an area with a scouring pad, which works but is very difficult and time consuming. Is there any chemical or mechanical method that would be more efficient?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ijkcw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ijkcw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26809" LastActivityDate="2020-03-23T01:02:15.313" Title="remove deteriorating lining from a jacket" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20233" CreationDate="2019-02-02T18:39:25.700" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should try heat. This white lining looks like a substance glued to the fabric. Most fabric glues melt above 40°C / 104°F.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heat a patch of fabric with a blow dryer for a minute, then try peeling it off. Or stick a piece of duct tabe onto the lining and peel it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to combine heat and tape, first heat the fabric, then put the tape on. Do not heat the tape or the glue might get stuck on your jacket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-02-02T18:39:25.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20236" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-03T01:14:35.547" Score="2" ViewCount="2221" Body="&lt;p&gt;Currently abroad, I bought a JASON Body Wash bottle pump, as I thought I'd use all the soap but there remains a lot. &#xA; How can I lock or fasten the pump before I pack the pump in my luggage, to prevent the pump from being accidentally triggered and spewing soap?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I first bought this pump bottle, the pump was lowered (see screenshot under). But for my first use, I had to raise the pump that's been upright ever since. I can't depress the pump at all, as pressing down  spews soap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IJlGB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IJlGB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2019-02-08T12:53:24.640" Title="How can I lock the pump of a JASON soap pump bottle?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20237" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-03T01:55:50.497" Score="0" ViewCount="521" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a textured bath-tub, we &lt;em&gt;want&lt;/em&gt; to remove the texture (because it's fading and it's easy to slip on, but because of the texture bath mats don't stay on). We're considering re-glazing it, and are wondering if that will work, or if there are any others ways to remove the texture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19132" LastEditorUserId="19132" LastEditDate="2019-02-04T15:47:39.937" LastActivityDate="2019-02-07T09:22:18.650" Title="How can I smooth out my textured bathtub?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20238" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20236" CreationDate="2019-02-03T10:18:48.483" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There’s a tiny screw thread just under the head, where the nozzle piece joins the stem. You’ll need to ‘waste’ (or use) one pump or so of soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Push the head all the way down, then twist it clockwise to lock. If it doesn’t lock, twist it the other way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that with all the jostling in the baggage during transport, the dispenser can easily unlock. After the push-twist to lock the nozzle down, you can try keeping the nozzle in place with sticky tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(As @BrettFromLA &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/20236/how-can-i-lock-the-pump-of-a-jason-soap-pump-bottle#comment29938_20238&quot;&gt;notes&lt;/a&gt;, seal the bottle in something like a Ziploc bag after the above.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastEditorUserId="12517" LastEditDate="2019-02-03T16:03:18.510" LastActivityDate="2019-02-03T16:03:18.510" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20239" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20222" CreationDate="2019-02-03T10:41:58.397" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a bicycle &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_lock&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;cable lock&lt;/a&gt; - the kind with a long, flexible cord that coils like a spring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thread the cable through the luggage handle and secure it to any convenient post in the luggage area. Be careful not to create a tripping hazard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2019-02-03T10:41:58.397" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20241" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8114" CreationDate="2019-02-03T20:05:25.203" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I added 6 drops of 12% food grade hydrogen peroxide to 24 ounces of a Coke Zero and watched the carbon dioxide disappear in about 2 minutes.  It is only safe to drink the mixture if you use with food grade hydrogen peroxide, which has to specially ordered.  Do not use topical grade hydrogen peroxide which you can purchase at a drug store.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26819" LastActivityDate="2019-02-03T20:05:25.203" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20242" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14359" CreationDate="2019-02-04T06:24:22.377" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Besides the problems with the muscles, as other users said, you should think about your veins. &#xA;If your work connected with the standing on the feet all day, you   should use:&#xA;- compression underwear;&#xA;- pills to strengthen veins;&#xA;- gel for feet, special for veins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, don't forget to put your feet above the rest body for a few minutes every day. It this should help to eliminate swelling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26792" LastActivityDate="2019-02-04T06:24:22.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20244" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-04T13:51:19.210" Score="2" ViewCount="185" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am using a big airplane suitcase and was wondering if you had any tips to save space on it? Knowing that it contain mostly &lt;em&gt;clothes&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For instance, is there any way to bend them to &lt;strong&gt;maximize space&lt;/strong&gt;? Or any tips related to it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit&lt;/strong&gt; here are more details about the suitcase, dimensions: 76 x 50 x 34 cm, 111 L&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Picture:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qx2on.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qx2on.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastEditorUserId="26291" LastEditDate="2019-02-05T15:45:04.660" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T00:59:52.167" Title="How to save space in a suitcase of clothing?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20244" CreationDate="2019-02-04T14:37:25.183" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My personal advice is &lt;strong&gt;to not throw rumpled clothes in there chaotically.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most people fold their dried clothes of the same type (trousers, shirts, towels, and so on) to the same size in order to stack them neatly in their wardrobe. In my experience, the default folding technique works best in suitcases as well. Use this to fill your suitcase with neat stacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on your suitcase, figuring out where to put which stack might resemble a game of Tetris at first. The rules are very simple:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the biggest items in first and fill gaps with the smallest items&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put heavy and insensitive items (that can be rumpled) at the bottom (where the wheels are).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put fragile or sensitive items in the middle of the suitcase. (This is because suitcases get thrown around. Fragile items should be as far away as possible from any outside surface.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you need to fold items in half to fit the suitcase, you must fold each item individually or you waste a lot of space.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start by taking the clothes you want to pack out of your wardrobe and put them in stacks onto a surface like your bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Row 1:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start at the bottom of the suitcase (where the wheels are) with heavy items that fill the width of it as best as possible. In my case that's always a stack of trousers. If you want to pack towels, fold them to fit the width of the suitcase and place them here as well.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;On top of that, stack items that are not prone to rumpling, like t-shirts or jumpers, until they reach the top of the current half of the suitcase. Usually, 2 stacks of them next to each other should fit the width of the suitcase.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Row 2:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Above that (further away from the wheels) put sensitive clothes that are prone to rumpling or that you need to stay neat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The rest of the t-shirts or jumpers that didn't fit into row 1 go on top of that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put any lightweight clothes (like jackets) on top of that to fill the depth of the suitcase and cushion the sensitive items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any fragile items, put them in between the cushioning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Row 3:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put any lightweight items like caps, hats, bras, or flip flops on top&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gaps:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill the gaps between the neat stacks of clothes with underwear or swimwear. You'll always find enough nooks to cram your underwear in without reserving space for it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="34658" LastEditDate="2021-04-29T16:54:46.170" LastActivityDate="2021-04-29T16:54:46.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20246" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20251" CreationDate="2019-02-04T19:12:42.173" Score="2" ViewCount="2586" Body="&lt;p&gt;The coffee burnt onto the bottom of my coffeepot, and I can't find a method to get it clean. Is there any way to do that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26736" LastEditorUserId="2569" LastEditDate="2019-02-09T14:20:08.677" LastActivityDate="2019-02-09T18:59:34.093" Title="How to remove burnt coffee from the bottom of a coffeepot?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20188" CreationDate="2019-02-04T23:34:37.070" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are gels and gums which you can use to clean keyboards. Previously, I have used a guar based gum to clean keyboards and fans. I hate prying keyboard keys unless absolutely necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26824" LastActivityDate="2019-02-04T23:34:37.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20244" CreationDate="2019-02-05T06:03:38.803" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take the air out. If you go to a big box store (like Walmart), they sell giant ziplock bags (Space Bags I think).  You put clothes in, flatten the bag and press the air out and seal the bag. It really works. Especially for sweaters, sweats and puffy clothes. When you get to your destination, shake the clothes out and they will puff back up. This works with your kid's favorite bedtime stuffed animal or pillow too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We used this a couple of times. My only complaint was that my wife could carry more so the luggage was heavier. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26826" LastActivityDate="2019-02-05T06:03:38.803" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20250" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20246" CreationDate="2019-02-05T11:41:39.697" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can pour coca-cola or baking-soda with vinegar and let them soak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26166" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-02-08T20:48:24.077" LastActivityDate="2019-02-08T20:48:24.077" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20251" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20246" CreationDate="2019-02-05T15:59:04.267" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My experience with cooked-on, scorched coffee inside the carafe of a coffee machine is that it will wipe out if soaked in plain water, then wiped with a paper towel.  Don't use any kind of abrasive (Scotch-Brite, Hannah's Helper, etc.), or scouring powder; this may cause the carafe to shatter when heated.  Worst case, copper wool (Chore Boy or similar) shouldn't scratch the glass (copper is much softer than glass), but I'd still call that a last resort, as copper may deposit on the glass and alter the taste of the coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As noted in another answer, soaking with vinegar (before scrubbing) may help, though I wouldn't add the baking soda until the soak is done; otherwise you neutralize the vinegar's cleaning ability.  Coca-Cola works because of the phosphoric acid it contains; you can get floor cleaners that contain this at higher strength, but I'd be very wary of using those in a coffee carafe; it would require a very thorough rinse to avoid changing the taste of the coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-02-05T15:59:04.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20252" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7234" CreationDate="2019-02-06T03:35:32.883" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a ziplock bag and get it as tight as possible around the watch and then use a &quot;press and seal&quot; bag sealer. it will have the air &quot;sucked out&quot; from around the watch and the plastic bag will have been sealed all around the device. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26834" LastActivityDate="2019-02-06T03:35:32.883" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20253" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-06T04:12:30.907" Score="3" ViewCount="736" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know, it's my mistake.&#xA;I used common non-filtered water in the humidifier. And now it has limescale.&#xA;How to remove it carefully and don't break humidifier?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26792" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-02-06T15:30:46.727" LastActivityDate="2019-02-08T09:27:39.927" Title="How to clean my humidifier" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20253" CreationDate="2019-02-06T05:34:51.030" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy special liquid to remove limescale. It usually used for kettles or irons. I don't think, that it will damage your device.  Just follow the instruction.&#xA;Or you can ask for help in the store, where did you buy your humidifier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26792" LastActivityDate="2019-02-06T05:34:51.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20255" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-06T06:46:47.810" Score="1" ViewCount="49" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have 4 cabinet door having same issue. They are not working as powerful anymore and I need to keep the door to lift up instead of these bars. While they seem very basic devices, is there a way to fix these liftup support bars or do I have to throw them to wastebasket ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1_zxMOXXXXXchXVXXq6xXFXXXs/Nouvelle-Pratique-Meubles-Charni-re-Ascenseur-Cuisine-Porte-de-L-armoire-Pneumatique-Soutien-Hydraulique-Gas-Spring.jpg_640x640.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1_zxMOXXXXXchXVXXq6xXFXXXs/Nouvelle-Pratique-Meubles-Charni-re-Ascenseur-Cuisine-Porte-de-L-armoire-Pneumatique-Soutien-Hydraulique-Gas-Spring.jpg_640x640.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Hydrolic Support Bar&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastActivityDate="2019-02-22T06:46:57.573" Title="Fixing Liftup Hydrolic Support Bar" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20253" CreationDate="2019-02-06T09:11:06.723" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Limescale can be dissolved by acids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar essence is a popular cleaning agent because it doesn't leave residues, but it smells quite pungent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Citric acid works just as well and doesn't smell. Do use diluted pure citric acid  rather than lemon juice because juice leaves residues. It can be bought in most drug stores or pharmacies and even as a cooking/baking ingredient in well-sorted supermarkets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be responsible and safe! Wash your hands after handling acids and take care not to get any into your eyes. Keep out of the reach of children.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plain old sparkling water contains carbonic acid in a low concentration. It's probably the safest detergent of all the listed ones but also the weakest and may take longer or multiple applications to completely clean the humidifier. The more the water fizzes, the better it can dissolve limescale. Do not let the humidifier sit in sparkling water for a whole day, because as soon as it stops fizzing, the carbonic acid is gone and the mineralized water itself builds even more limescale.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do not use&lt;/strong&gt; any sugary beverages like lemonade or coke unless you know you can clean sticky sugar from the humidifier sufficiently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2019-02-07T08:27:41.193" LastActivityDate="2019-02-07T08:27:41.193" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20253" CreationDate="2019-02-06T14:30:47.850" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't if you ever have heard the word of &quot;WD-40&quot;. As a solution I agree with Elmy but if you want cheap and trustable solution you may want to try WD-40.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/13-amazing-uses-for-wd-40/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here is a page for some examples that you can use WD-40&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But you may find it so strong, I can offer use the products of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.durgol.com/int/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Durgol&lt;/a&gt;. ı trust this brand for descaling my coffee machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope these helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastEditorUserId="19012" LastEditDate="2019-02-06T14:36:01.793" LastActivityDate="2019-02-06T14:36:01.793" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20259" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20246" CreationDate="2019-02-06T16:24:03.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Salt&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Salt is surprisingly good at getting stuff stuck to pots, coffee or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Method 1: salt and ice&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour salt into the coffee pot, 1/4 cup should do. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put some ice cubes (gently) into the coffee pot. &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You may add some vinegar or lemon for particularly persistent stains. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Smoothly swirl the mixture inside of the carafe for a few minutes to gradually break up the stain and debris. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse and wipe.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Method 2: salt and heat&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;pour enough salt into the coffee pot to cover the bottom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;pour in enough water to cover the salt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;heat the coffee pot until enough water evaporates that the salt is no longer covered&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the salt should be sort of caked on, but not dry&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;allow the coffee pot to cool and wipe out the moist salt, this should bring with it any burnt remnants.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastActivityDate="2019-02-06T16:24:03.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20260" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20261" CreationDate="2019-02-07T04:05:16.327" Score="29" ViewCount="10151" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I start dating someone, I want to wear my best shirt (or one of my favorites) on each date. The problem is that that could lead to me wearing the same outfit each time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a low effort way to keep track of which shirt I wore previously and not have an accidental repeat?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My ideas so far: associate a picture in my memory that ties the previous date to the shirt. Or I can plan the next shirt, which will work better but I would have to set it aside and not wear it on other days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2019-11-15T18:10:12.060" Title="How do you remember which shirt you wore on the previous date?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20261" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20260" CreationDate="2019-02-07T04:22:07.887" Score="55" Body="&lt;p&gt;My advice will be so obvious - just take a photo before\on the date.&#xA;I think, if you'll take a photo with your girlfriend, she 'll be happy ;D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26792" LastActivityDate="2019-02-07T04:22:07.887" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20260" CreationDate="2019-02-07T08:17:11.563" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you launder your clothing, put your fresh shirts on one side of the wardrobe rail (or the portion of the rail that takes your &quot;date&quot; shirts&quot;) and take your &quot;to wear&quot; shirts off the other side of the rail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This ensures that you're cycling through your shirts and giving them an even chance of impressing your date without needing to document the experience with photographs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user23198" LastActivityDate="2019-02-07T08:17:11.563" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20237" CreationDate="2019-02-07T09:22:18.650" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, I can think of 3 solutions, none of them is really perfect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buy new bathtub without texture. No comments, everything should be clear.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Re-glaze it (as you already mentioned). Results are better if operation is done by an experienced person.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Un-texture it. Actually, this is polishing it to an acceptable level.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For number 3, it may or it may not work. First condition: how thick is the current texture. Does it allow for some polishing (to the level desired)? If no, then that's it, option 3 is out of question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If yes, the same polishing procedure as used for cars can be used. I cannot think of a reason why a car-polish procedure would not work for the bathtub. Again, someone with experience may produce a better result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-02-07T09:22:18.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20267" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20299" CreationDate="2019-02-07T09:22:44.610" Score="1" ViewCount="156" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a one-year-old kid and she's a joy to be with - full of energy and vigour. However, at the end of the day, she somehow fights with all her might to not sleep and stays awake till past 11-11:30 in the night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I remember many times where I had to go take her for a ride at 1 in the middle of the night. Is there a magic formula to make her sleep at night earlier? :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19278" LastActivityDate="2019-02-10T14:09:19.690" Title="How do you make your baby sleep early at night?" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20271" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12047" CreationDate="2019-02-07T11:49:49.033" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of trousers with a tiny pocket on the right front with the &quot;entry hole&quot; just below the belt. I carry my house key in there. It's a tiny bit difficult to fish it out of there, but it's pretty much impossible to lose it or to have it stolen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why not get inspired by that? For the size you're saying you might want to store it horizontally - wide but low pocket - for comfort. Any semi-decent tailor will modify a pair of trousers that way in a blink. Either it can be just below the belt, or to trade a bit of ease for more security directly under it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It might stand out a little bit, but if you keep a set of keys/phone/handkerchief/... in the main front pocket below it, nobody will notice (they would also need to look directly at your crotch, which most people won't). The only other problem I can see is if you're very fat with a big belly overflowing over your belt - then it will be better camouflaged, but more difficult to pull out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26851" LastActivityDate="2019-02-07T11:49:49.033" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20260" CreationDate="2019-02-07T14:01:42.723" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/20261/26856&quot;&gt;poppy's answer&lt;/a&gt; is the easiest one to follow and according to our current life-style, it's more likely to work than what I am going to suggest now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to do it is to first arrange your closet, hang all your shirts in the same way.. For example the hanger &quot;pointing&quot; to the inside of the closet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As long as you have shirts with hanger &quot;pointing&quot; to the inside, use them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After laundry, hang your shirts with the hanger &quot;pointing&quot; to the outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way you even have a way to pass by all your clothes before starting wearing the same shirts again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26856" LastActivityDate="2019-02-07T14:01:42.723" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20274" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20260" CreationDate="2019-02-07T15:49:58.937" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a little black book and keep some notes in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26858" LastActivityDate="2019-02-07T15:49:58.937" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20278" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20260" CreationDate="2019-02-07T21:00:38.500" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have more than one &quot;best shirt&quot;. Even more than you have now. Then the likelihood of wearing the same shirt decreases. If you do happen to wear the same shirt and your date notices, just say you have a lot of shirts and don't remember which ones you wear, because that will be the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your date notices and seems to &lt;em&gt;care&lt;/em&gt;, you will then know that they're probably not worth dating in the first place, which is the best possible result for you in that case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mainly, don't worry about it so much. Work on &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt;, not what you wear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26152" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-11-15T18:10:12.060" LastActivityDate="2019-11-15T18:10:12.060" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20279" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20179" CreationDate="2019-02-08T04:08:35.560" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not really sure, that it 100% help, but try to use after this soap another soap, which named &quot;endless&quot;. It made from the metal and usually used for remove the smell of the fish, onion etc.&#xA;Example from Aliexpress - &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Stainless-Steel-Soap-Oval-Shape-Deodorize-Smell-From-Hands-Retail-Magic-Eliminating-Odor-Kitchen-Bar/32904807556.html?spm=a2g0v.10010108.1000001.7.10975454RbjLlx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;LINK&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HQET7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HQET7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26792" LastEditorUserId="26792" LastEditDate="2019-02-11T03:24:39.570" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T03:24:39.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20280" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20253" CreationDate="2019-02-08T09:27:39.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;WD-40 contains petroleum distillates which will remain in the water and are somewhat toxic when ingested, It is a water displacing lubricant not a descaler. Lime scale is dissolved minerals in the water left after the water evaporates. Rinsing with hot distilled water (demineralized water) will clean the humidifier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2019-02-08T09:27:39.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20282" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20236" CreationDate="2019-02-08T12:53:24.640" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen multiple videos online (I can't google now tho), where it shows how to do this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a rubberband, then push the bottle so that the &quot;button&quot; is lowered, fix it with the rubberband so it won't go up again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try googling: &quot;Lock soap with rubberband&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18454" LastActivityDate="2019-02-08T12:53:24.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20283" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20284" CreationDate="2019-02-08T14:52:57.910" Score="2" ViewCount="175" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a stylus for playing Pokemon Go outside in the winter, when it's too cold to use my hands. I've been just keeping it in my coat pocket, the same as my gloves, but it keeps falling out. I haven't lost it yet, but it's going to happen some day unless I find a better solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More info/limitations:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The stylus I have is about 5-6 inches (same height as my phone)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;My phone has an otterbox case on it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;My stylus has a clip on the end, like a mechanical pencil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;My coat only has the two regular pockets, no breast/inside pocket, and no zippers on the pockets&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So how can I store my stylus securely &amp;amp; portably, and prevent myself losing it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26000" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-02-08T18:29:08.650" LastActivityDate="2019-02-12T23:11:19.087" Title="How to carry a phone stylus in winter without losing it" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20284" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20283" CreationDate="2019-02-08T15:12:34.363" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you have a case...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take the phone out of the case and wrap a rubber band around the case, most of the way toward the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then put the phone back in the case, trapping the rubber band behind it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You then have a taut rubber strap on the back of the case that you can clip your stylus onto.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you're not chasing Pokemon, just take the rubber band off the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user23198" LastActivityDate="2019-02-08T15:12:34.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15336" CreationDate="2019-02-08T18:59:54.750" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When my moto 360 sport watch band tore, nothing worked (including sugru), until I tried sil-poxy, which worked like a charm!  &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00NGZHGFI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Smooth-Sil-poxy-Rubber-Silicone-Adhesive/dp/B00NGZHGFI&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26881" LastActivityDate="2019-02-08T18:59:54.750" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20260" CreationDate="2019-02-09T02:29:33.657" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I mark my shirts by using slightly different hangers.  I have a handful of hangers that came from my dry cleaners.  They look just like my normal hangers, but there's a little paper flag at the top with a number on it (shows how many shirts were in that bundle).  If I need to remember not to wear a particular shirt again, I'll hang it on one of the hangers with the little flag.  They're easily visible when browsing the closet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't use a dry cleaners often, you can make your own flags by taking a two-inch-long piece of masking tape, centering it on the hanger (running perpendicular to it), and doubling it over on itself.  You can even write on the tape for clarity, so you'll remember (for instance) whether a shirt was sidelined from the next date or from the next job interview.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A colleague of mine used to put a paperclip on the collar, but I don't recommend that for most shirts.  It tends to leave a stretched/wrinkled spot if it stays there for too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24429" LastActivityDate="2019-02-09T02:29:33.657" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20288" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20246" CreationDate="2019-02-09T18:59:34.093" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;i found fabric softener (i.e. wet dryer sheet) does the trick in removing burned on stuff nicely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26890" LastActivityDate="2019-02-09T18:59:34.093" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20290" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20267" CreationDate="2019-02-09T19:04:53.593" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;cut off her naps so she's tired at bed time.....sounds like she's ready for adult schedule.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26890" LastActivityDate="2019-02-09T19:04:53.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20291" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-10T05:21:51.547" Score="7" ViewCount="1120" Body="&lt;p&gt;After cooking pasta, I use a mesh-type kitchen sieve (aka colander, mesh strainer).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Immediately after getting the pasta out of the water, I run tap water onto the sieve for a few seconds to remove the starchy water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After eating, I clean the sieve with a nylon-mesh-covered sponge and dishwashing liquid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I let it dry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem&lt;/strong&gt;: The sieve is never perfectly clean. There are always places where dried starch can be seen in the grid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Question&lt;/strong&gt;: How to wash my sieve perfectly, with spending too much time or money on it?&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/53wpQ.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/53wpQ.png&quot; alt=&quot;kitchen sieve&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2016" LastActivityDate="2019-02-26T14:54:48.223" Title="How to wash a sieve?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20292" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-10T06:33:27.143" Score="0" ViewCount="44" Body="&lt;p&gt;A friend in Japan handed me &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nattacosme.com/Kumano-Yushi-Additive-Free-Conditioner-600ml&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the Pharma-Act Japanese hair conditioner bottle beneath by Kumano Comestics&lt;/a&gt;. I don't know a word of Japanese. Thus please see the question in the title.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3XU3o.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3XU3o.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2019-02-10T06:56:09.737" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T02:26:09.897" Title="How can I determine if a pump bottle's nozzle can be locked?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20293" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-10T06:44:48.287" Score="0" ViewCount="49" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unlike &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/20236/26814&quot;&gt;this question&lt;/a&gt;, I'm assuming here that a pump bottle's nozzle can't be locked. Then how can i stop the nozzle from being accidentally triggered, e.g. if I have it packed in luggage? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2019-02-10T10:27:30.453" Title="How can I tie up or fasten a pump bottle's nozzle, if it can't be locked?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20293" CreationDate="2019-02-10T10:27:30.453" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest way would be to remove the pump mechanism altogether and find a screw-cap with the same thread to close up the bottle. Pump the mechanism dry, then pack it separately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could try jamming the nozzle open (with cardboard and tape) or closed (pump the nozzle all the way down and put the bottle into a box that is just the right height to not allow the nozzle to return to its usual position), but if anything gives way, be prepared for a mess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, just carry a refill-pack together with an empty pump bottle. Fill the bottle when you arrive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2019-02-10T10:27:30.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20292" CreationDate="2019-02-10T10:29:39.357" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the pump is completely down when you buy it, and you need to ‘unscrew’ the nozzle prior to first use, it has a screw thread and should be lockable (by doing the reverse).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2019-02-10T10:29:39.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20297" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20291" CreationDate="2019-02-10T13:06:54.200" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest flipping the sieve over and running water through it to make anything trapped in it fall into the sink. Spray anywhere there are visible particles, and flip it back over to inspect it for any remaining objects. This can take between ten seconds to a minute, depending on how dirty it is. I have used this method to clean sieves used to collect coffee grinds, and it is very effective. If you have a spraying attachment on your sink, set that to the highest pressure setting. You can also run it through the dishwasher to get any remaining starch off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25488" LastActivityDate="2019-02-10T13:06:54.200" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20298" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20222" CreationDate="2019-02-10T14:00:08.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of an RFID tag as @BrettFromLA mentioned, you can use a GPS tracker. You can put one of these in your luggage and check up on it from a cell phone. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thepawtracker.com/blogs/the-pet-tracker-blog-by-the-paw-tracker/airlines-lost-your-luggage-get-a-gps-tracker-for-your-checked-baggage&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is a website with some examples, but you can also do a google search for &quot;track baggage with GPS&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with RFID tags is that they have a maximum range, and you can't tell where they are, only their distance from you. A good GPS tracker will get rid of these issues, allowing you to track it from any distance in real-time. For more information on RFID, see &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-frequency_identification&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25488" LastActivityDate="2019-02-10T14:00:08.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20267" CreationDate="2019-02-10T14:09:19.690" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &quot;trick&quot; that works for us is playing &quot;good cop, bad cop&quot; with the baby.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The mother (my wife) is the &quot;good cop&quot;. She let the baby stay up and play after her siblings already go to sleep, then showing her the sleeping siblings saying &quot;OK, time to sleep too, let's go&quot; and putting her in bed. 99% of the times this doesn't work well, and the baby insist to get out of bed. The mother takes her out, and try to explain why she should go to sleep. After few minutes out of bed, she put her inside again. Repeat this several times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the above fails, I come along and play the &quot;bad cop&quot;. I do NOT take her out of bed, no matter what. I tell her in strict voice to go sleep now. And somehow this works. She rolls over and keeping silent until falling asleep few minutes after that. I guess she just realize that games are over, and no point to keep fighting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do note, if I try to play &quot;my part&quot; first, she won't buy it and cry for her mother to come, and won't stop crying until her mother actually comes over. This whole thing takes about 20-30 minutes which isn't that much time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2019-02-10T14:09:19.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20291" CreationDate="2019-02-10T16:13:09.987" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a dish brush to clean colanders and other kitchen items that have holes in them (like some cooking spoons). While sponges get torn apart if you scrub them over the mesh of the sieve, the bristles of a dish brush do not have that problem. The bristles also move independently of each other, and can find their way into the tiny holes in the mesh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w9R9W.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w9R9W.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recommend using the same technique dentists recommend for tooth-brushing: apply some pressure of the bristles against the mesh and then move in small circles. This allows the bristles to dig into holes of the mesh, rather than just dragging across the surface of the mesh. Also, you should clean both the inside and the outside of the sieve. (The suds from the dish soap will appear to penetrate from the inside to the outside, making the other surface look cleaned, but scrubbing with the brush is the way to remove stuck-on pasta and starch.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-02-10T16:13:09.987" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20302" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-10T21:03:46.903" Score="3" ViewCount="228" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a lot of people, I am using headphones daily in order to listen music, as I don't plan to buy bluetooth one, I was wondering if you had any lifehacks to prevent them from getting &lt;strong&gt;tangled&lt;/strong&gt; everytime I put them on my pocket or in a bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/buNaw.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/buNaw.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T01:26:38.103" Title="How to prevent headphones from getting entangled?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2019-02-18T21:50:13.060" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20302" CreationDate="2019-02-10T22:08:31.190" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;After use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 1. Grab both earbuds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oEHAS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oEHAS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;step 1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 2. Use your opposite hand to wrap the chord around the fingers you gripped the earbuds with leaving around two inched unwrapped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RPGmV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RPGmV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;step 2&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 3. Remove the headphones from the hand&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 4. Hold the headphones with your thumb and index finger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pNJP8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pNJP8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;step 4&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 5. Using the excess cord wrap it in the middle&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 6. Stick the last inch of the cord through the loop you just made. Now they're secure enough to put in your bag without getting tangled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aXbBd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aXbBd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;step 6&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26899" LastActivityDate="2019-02-10T22:08:31.190" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20304" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20302" CreationDate="2019-02-11T01:26:38.103" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a plastic Ziploc bag, and leave the earbuds and the plug sticking out of the end. Then I close the &quot;zipper&quot; as far as it will go, leaving half an inch for the buds &amp;amp; plug. This prevents my cord from tangling, because none of the ends (bud #1, bud #2, or the plug) can pass through any loops in the rest of the cord.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I made a video about this years ago: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV8LMekEy20&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV8LMekEy20&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T01:26:38.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20305" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20292" CreationDate="2019-02-11T02:26:09.897" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;An interesting variant is when you have a bottle that is already in use and want to find out if its nozzle can be locked (because, say, you forgot, or somebody else put the bottle to first use).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this case, unscrew the whole cap, point the nozzle back into the bottle, press down on the pump mechanism and try to lock the nozzle by turning it right. If it stays down, it is obviously lockable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The advantage of this hack is, you did not spill and waste any content of the bottle, as you poured it back into its own bottle. The same technique is useful when packing a pump bottle for traveling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T02:26:09.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20209" CreationDate="2019-02-11T02:46:58.093" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;tl;dr&lt;/strong&gt; Switch it off and on again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Explanation:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The behavior of a front-loader machine to speed up to a spinning cycle is typically so that it will speed up, slow down, speed up some more, slow down and so on, until finally going full speed. I always thought this is to let all the washed items slowly find &quot;their place&quot; for spinning, preventing the unbalanced load and jumping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, esp. with large and heavy items in the load, this just does not work. But it's a chance effect. So when I hear the machine doing that, I just go there, switch off the spinning until the items fall down from the drum's sidewalls, and then just restart the spinning. The probability that the items will find their right place &lt;em&gt;this time&lt;/em&gt; is quite high.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T02:46:58.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20307" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20188" CreationDate="2019-02-11T02:58:12.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A useful hack that I have seen passed around is to use Post-It notes and scoop up dirt with their glue-covered edge when moving that below a row of keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Later I modified that technique and now use strong tape (duct tape style, the stronger the better). I take a small spatula (ideally one with a bent head) and wrap it with the tape outside-in, then move that below the row of keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Now that I say it, using double-sided tape to cover the spatula could be even simpler as the tape can not get &quot;lost&quot; below the keys as it would stick to the spatula head.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2019-02-11T02:58:12.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20308" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14012" CreationDate="2019-02-11T10:22:16.637" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v5riE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v5riEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I fell asleep to my neighbors yelling and stomping and woke up to them at 4am for the same thing. I already have sleep problems and i don't need the neighbors impairing my ability to sleep when i actually do end up sleeping. Their disturbances are frequent and incessant. We wake up to them about 5 nights out of the week. I haven't gone up to talk to them because last time I talked to a (different) upstairs neivhbor, I got lunged at with a steak knife by a 13 yr old. Now, despite all the trouble they have caused me and my sleep, I think the right thing to do is be kind and move on. That's why I am playing them a courtesy concert of my favorite hard rock music as soon as they're quiet and trying to sleep. I was wide awake at 0430 (4.5 hrs before my first alarms) so I was feeling crafty and got duct tape, an extention chord, and hung my bluetooth speaker to the ceiling. I even dedicated a playlist for my neighbors! Now all i have to do is counter out their loudness and catch them off guard by returning the favor and disturbing their precious sleep. Good luck in your sleepy endeavors!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26903" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2020-01-10T12:54:49.303" LastActivityDate="2020-01-10T12:54:49.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20323" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-12T03:39:54.790" Score="0" ViewCount="123" Body="&lt;p&gt;The conventional way of knocking in a new cricket bat is with a mallet but it can take up to 5 hours. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any innovative original alternative easier, less tiring and time consuming options ? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19160" LastActivityDate="2019-02-12T23:47:41.060" Title="Knocking in a cricket bat" Tags="&lt;time&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20323" CreationDate="2019-02-12T08:27:36.773" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found no way of making this process quicker. You can ship your any and pay for someone to do it for you though. It costs around £20 ($25.47). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a service available &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.talentcricket.co.uk/knocking_in_service/knocking_in_service/c31p772.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;I am not affiliated with the service.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26899" LastActivityDate="2019-02-12T08:27:36.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20325" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20150" CreationDate="2019-02-12T12:03:37.060" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use hard hair wax and comb it daily and clean beard 3 times a week and apply oil 2-3 times of week depend on the hair density. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26913" LastActivityDate="2019-02-12T12:03:37.060" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20326" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20283" CreationDate="2019-02-12T23:11:19.087" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Would it be possible to attach your stylus to the glove, when wearing them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is, attach the stylus to the backhand side of the glove so that it doesn't disturb your hand movement. This should work as long as the stylus isn't too long compared to the back of your hand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastActivityDate="2019-02-12T23:11:19.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20327" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20323" CreationDate="2019-02-12T23:47:41.060" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It’s been a long time since I’ve played cricket and even longer since I bought a new bat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the last bat I bought they had a rolling machine to do it for you. Took less than 15mins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, I used to hang an old ball in a sock, hang it from a tree and then hit it. Much slower process but as a kid it was good fun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26916" LastActivityDate="2019-02-12T23:47:41.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20329" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17289" CreationDate="2019-02-13T08:35:43.450" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many people empty and refill nespresso capsules. The problem is that it is complicated, long and messy. With this smart little tool, reloading is simplified and very fast : &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/eatf-qIv-dw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/eatf-qIv-dw&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YazfN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YazfN.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26879" LastActivityDate="2019-02-13T08:35:43.450" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14989" CreationDate="2019-02-13T16:06:10.557" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I kick one leg out (I sleep on my side), so that foot is a little cold, but then the rest of me is warm.  It somehow ends up feeling balanced to me.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26923" LastActivityDate="2019-02-13T16:06:10.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20331" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18397" CreationDate="2019-02-13T16:13:18.137" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's just a problem for you* or for a specific guest or two, I recommend Yak Trax (&lt;a href=&quot;https://yaktrax.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;yaktrax.com&lt;/a&gt;, or REI, or Amazon) - they're like traction-slippers you can add to any shoe.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In winter, I normally have a pair clipped to my bag, so I can add them if I encounter an icy patch.    Mine are neon orange so I can find them easily, but they also are in black and other colors if you need to look more professional.  I got mine over 10 years ago, and they're still great!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*I assume you use your stairs more than anyone else?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26923" LastActivityDate="2019-02-13T16:13:18.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20332" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12047" CreationDate="2019-02-13T16:51:44.723" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could sew pockets into the inside of your sleeves and put the object there. It would be impossible to see without turning your sleeve inside out, and therefore impossible to pickpocket. Of course, you would have to do this for every item of clothing you wear with the object.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25488" LastActivityDate="2019-02-13T16:51:44.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20333" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-14T09:43:07.340" Score="5" ViewCount="287" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is really annoying to keep taking reading/driving glasses off to clean them and put them back on to know there is a new spot or new spot appear and there is at least one tissue going to waste every day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I make sure my glasses are free from any mark and do not get any while learning (which I do not know how I get it)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T19:26:12.543" Title="How to keep my glasses clean from getting marks" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20335" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7525" CreationDate="2019-02-14T11:34:55.840" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try these steps to remove soot, the smell of smoke and odors:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take out your undamaged curtains, pillows, cushions cover and wash it with hot lemon water and detergent to remove burnt particles and smell from the fiber.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use upholstery cleaner to the chairs, sofa and other furniture.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;With the disinfected cleaning solution, wash the floors.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To clean the carpet well, sprinkle baking soda and keep it overnight for 24 hours if pertaining the strong smell.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a Hepa-filter machine to deep cleanse the air.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope these steps work for you!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26649" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2019-02-15T19:22:39.400" LastActivityDate="2019-02-15T19:22:39.400" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20336" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20333" CreationDate="2019-02-14T11:40:16.427" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dust and the occasional grease mark are inevitable. You can train yourself never to put your fingers on your glasses (only touch the frame), that reduces the number of grease marks.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of disposable tissues, you could use the cleaning cloth that is often supplied with glasses, or a cloth handkerchief. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-02-14T11:40:16.427" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20338" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20291" CreationDate="2019-02-15T07:12:37.690" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put it in the dishwasher. My sieves come out perfectly clean every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24797" LastActivityDate="2019-02-15T07:12:37.690" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20339" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-15T14:31:59.200" Score="4" ViewCount="238" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I clean the smudge off from my credit card chip? I have not used anything on it as of yet.  I tried to use the card at a Walmart and it errored out. I discovered a smudge on half the chip and would like to wipe it clean without damaging the information.  I thought about rubbing alcohol on a q-tip but am not sure it won't damage the chip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26934" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T06:43:24.350" Title="Credit Card dirt" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20340" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20339" CreationDate="2019-02-15T14:51:02.923" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Alcohol swab or cotton swab that is alcohol soaked will work fine, just be sure to dry it after.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2019-02-15T14:51:02.923" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20138" CreationDate="2019-02-16T08:24:34.530" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When my feet are impossibly cold, I put them in warm water (or take a warm shower) in order to bring them up to a “normal” temperature. From there, I can use more conventional solutions like warm socks or slippers. Additionally, I recommend a heated blanket for nighttime. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26941" LastActivityDate="2019-02-16T08:24:34.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20343" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20138" CreationDate="2019-02-16T16:44:32.367" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I was a boy, we used a bit of powdered cayenne pepper in our socks and shoes. It did work to warm our feet; just start off with a little until you get a feel for how much to use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2019-02-16T16:44:32.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20344" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20333" CreationDate="2019-02-17T03:27:27.907" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a spray and then clean with a cloth. You can easily see the  fogged surface and clean up  without  leaving  any corner  untouched. It is important  the spray releases very small droplets - almost like a mist. Avoid computer screen sprays that are larger droplets. Get hold of a misty one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26945" LastActivityDate="2019-02-17T03:27:27.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20345" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-17T05:56:20.597" Score="0" ViewCount="72" Body="&lt;p&gt;Everyday I make smoothie for my breakfast. Usually, I add some liquid first and then my protein powder and rest all. But everyday once I add the powder, some of it sticks to the wall of the jar and won't mix.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26946" LastActivityDate="2019-02-17T14:59:59.370" Title="Making better smoothie?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20346" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20345" CreationDate="2019-02-17T14:59:59.370" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This should prevent the protein powder from getting stuck to the walls of the jar:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour in your liquid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add everything else (fruit, ice cubes, etc.) but don't add the protein powder yet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the lid on.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start the blender.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;While it is actively blending, remove the &quot;plug&quot; in the center of the lid. If your blender's lid doesn't have &quot;plug&quot; in it, carefully remove the lid.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slowly pour the protein powder into the center of the swirling smoothie.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-02-17T14:59:59.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2019-02-17T15:23:21.400" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;SIMPLE as popping a pimple. . . . Use a semi sharp piece of metal. ( I use the top of a chewing tobacco can) hold a corner tight and pull the rest . It will strip out the clear printed label. . .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26948" LastActivityDate="2019-02-17T15:23:21.400" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20348" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-17T20:42:27.453" Score="1" ViewCount="74" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's actually clean but it's cloudy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have found many things online, but none of them work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;lemon/salt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;baking soda/vinegar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;vinegar soak&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes it looks clear then it gets cloudy again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a new dishwasher that has salt to soften the water. If that's what ruined this carafe, maybe I should just buy a new one ($110).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, maybe the dishwasher is what ruined it and I should never put it in there?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or maybe there's some other strategy I don't know about, hence my question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26950" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T22:47:51.280" Title="Cannot get blender carafe clean" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20349" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6307" CreationDate="2019-02-17T21:37:01.607" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mixture of Dawn dish washing liquid and liquid bleach in a half gallon or gallon of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pour in the drain and leave over night , several hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once or twice a month and drains will be clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make a point. &#xA;Yes you must put more then one spoon full of the mixture in the drain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You ask , are people so stupid as to put such a small amount of mixture in the drain??&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Answer , Yes people are that stupid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notice the word Pour in the directions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes is Ok to think about and experiment with the proportions of the mixture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Known as evaluative thinking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26952" LastActivityDate="2019-02-17T21:37:01.607" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9311" CreationDate="2019-02-17T22:40:37.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also have a problem with sloping floors. I had a platform king twin split frame. The floor is so bad that I had to put jack stands on one side of the bed just to make the bed level. That is no joke. My solution to this problem was to put a 2x4 under the center legs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26953" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-02-20T13:48:01.667" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T13:48:01.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20351" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20348" CreationDate="2019-02-18T02:42:03.547" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;From your description, &quot;actually clean but it's cloudy,&quot; it seems that the carafe is scratched or &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazing&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;crazed&lt;/a&gt; if it is plastic, or if it is glass, it is etched, &lt;a href=&quot;https://digitalfire.com/4sight/education/attack_on_glass_corrosion_attack_mechanisms_143.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;corroded&lt;/a&gt; or covered with an adhering deposit, likely &quot;lime&quot; (calcium carbonate).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the carafe is scratched, corroded or crazed, there is no easy way to polish it, and it is likely to get damaged again even if it were polished.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the issue is buildup of lime, and vinegar has not removed it, you might try cleaners with &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulfamic_acid&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sulfamic acid&lt;/a&gt; or hydrochloric acid, available in many hardware stores and supermarkets. Use caution, as these can harm skin and damage eyes, as well as damaging metal trim and appliances.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; be able to restore the appearance of the carafe, but if it's clean and functional, that might be sufficient for continued use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T02:42:03.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20352" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-18T07:33:27.027" Score="0" ViewCount="240" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is very difficult to iron my clothes. This is my iron.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whenever I use the iron, the cloth sticks to it, what should I do? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1Mr7X.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1Mr7Xb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;image of the iron box&quot; title=&quot;click for full image&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26437" LastEditorUserId="2569" LastEditDate="2019-02-20T07:36:18.637" LastActivityDate="2019-03-20T16:23:17.907" Title="It is very difficult to iron the clothes" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6307" CreationDate="2019-02-18T08:48:39.580" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't understand why nobody is recommending the products that are designed for this. Commercial drain cleaners (also called &quot;drain openers&quot;) are either based on sodium hydroxide or sulfuric acid. Don't use them together, as they would simply neutralize each other and risk melting your pipes during the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You aren't supposed to use sulfuric acid on steel pipes, but it's fine for plastic. The black liquid drain cleaners are usually sulfuric acid. It's stronger stuff, and makes worse fumes than the sodium hydroxide. It's cheaper as well. There might be corrosion inhibitors added, to spare your pipes. And don't use the hydroxide when cleaning up fats/oils, as some will be turned into a soap which is even more solid than the original form. Both classes or drain cleaner can dissolve organic matter like hair, paper, and flesh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You pour a product into the drain. If the product is powder/flakes, add the minimum amount of hot water you can add to make it dissolve. Wait the amount of time the packaging says to wait, then flush the pipes out with water. Hot water, if that's what the product says to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It won't hurt you much to get these products on your hands if you quickly wash it off, but eye protection is mandatory, as you don't want to risk your vision.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find the right product, it will cost $2 or less, but I couldn't tell you where to look. A supermarket or hardware store will have a branded drain cleaning product, unbranded might be what you need to look for if you are short on funds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T08:48:39.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20354" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-18T11:18:34.493" Score="1" ViewCount="201" Body="&lt;p&gt;When the weather isn't too cold and might change during day I wear a jumper/sweater on a T-shirt, my arms get really irritated. I heard this is what happens coz wool in the sweater irritate the skin. Is there any way to protect arms from being itchy and red while wearing a sweater on a T-shirt?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T07:04:23.037" Title="How can I avoid itchy skin wearing jumper (sweater) on T-shirt" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20354" CreationDate="2019-02-18T11:50:59.400" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this problem too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My only answer is to wear a long-sleeved cotton shirt under my woolly pullies. You can try a long-sleeved T-shirt or a dress-shirt with collar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's a proper shirt with a collar it stops chafing around the neck too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T11:50:59.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20356" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20352" CreationDate="2019-02-18T13:49:52.057" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but with what an electric iron costs these days, the first thing to try is buying another one and not abusing it in the way this one has apparently been abused.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I see some foreign material (melted synthetic fabric?) stuck on the sole plate, and further, about half of the steam vents are clogged with something (can't be sure from the photo whether it's scale from hard water, or more of whatever is stuck on the plate).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way, there's also apparently damage to the non-stick coating around the steam vents, and there will almost certainly be more before you can remove the stuck-on material -- and then the steam system still won't work as it should.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A new iron costs (last I checked, in the USA) around $20 for a full-feature steam type -- if your time is worth anything, you'd be far ahead to just buy one and throw that one into the trash or recycling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2019-02-28T22:50:13.950" LastActivityDate="2019-02-28T22:50:13.950" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20357" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-18T13:51:41.870" Score="21" ViewCount="12145" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many times I go to the bathroom only for a quick pee, while in the middle of something, hence my mind is occupied, and I don't pay much attention.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I take my phone out of my pocket and place it somewhere else since I once had it fall into the toilet water. (While taking my pants down with my phone in my pocket)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, the end result is that many times (about once a week), I forget the phone in the bathroom, and realize that I've done so minutes later. So far nothing bad has happened, but I'm afraid one day someone might take the phone while it's there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any tricks to help me remember to take the phone when I'm done?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2019-02-19T11:58:55.450" LastActivityDate="2019-03-07T23:28:30.250" Title="How to not forget my phone in the bathroom?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="29" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-18T14:29:39.700" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place the phone somewhere where you  have to see it on your way out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One such place is the door handle of the cubicle / toilet. If there's an old-fashioned handle there, you can carefully lay the phone on top. Now it's impossible to forget your phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But not all toilets are build that way. You can:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay the phone on top of the toilet paper dispenser (if it has a horizontal top)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay the phone over (or right next to) the button to flush the toilet &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay the phone on the floor right in front of the door (if the floor is clean). If you have a booklet-style phone case, you can stand it up like an open book to minimize the area that comes into contact with the floor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Balance the phone on the top of your shoe or put it in your shoe like an ankle knife.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Just hold it in your non-dominant hand&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2019-02-19T05:07:38.933" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T05:07:38.933" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20359" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-18T14:32:54.313" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Would it work to take your phone out of your pocket before you even walk to the bathroom? For example, if you are at a desk or table, put your phone on the desk or table and &lt;em&gt;then&lt;/em&gt; walk over to the bathroom. It will be where you left it when you return (provided someone else hasn't swiped it; I'm not sure if this is an issue at home or in school / work).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T14:32:54.313" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20361" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-18T15:42:19.573" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I'm sitting down to pee, I put the phone inside my pants. Perhaps crude for some people, but I don't forget it and i can use it without dropping it, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26960" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T15:42:19.573" CommentCount="25" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-18T16:12:17.703" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep my phone in my &lt;em&gt;front&lt;/em&gt; pocket, and don't remove it in the bathroom. Even when I sit. In this position it does not have a danger of falling into the toilet, nor will I forget it when I leave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2844" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T16:12:17.703" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-18T16:34:50.343" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;When traveling, such as on a plane or train, I take my phone with me in case I have to wait for the bathroom. When I go into the bathroom I tuck the phone into my bra strap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Oh, you're not wearing a bra? Well perhaps you have a shirt pocket. Or you can put it under your arm if you're using both hands for whatever you're doing. Or hold it in one hand and only use the other hand. If you're sitting down and planning to do a lot of leaning and twisting, put the phone in your sock. Lots of options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't put it down on any surface in the bathroom. Germs aside, you can forget it, as you mentioned in the question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T16:34:50.343" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-18T18:22:42.553" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I almost always have a shirt pocket to slip my phone in whilst visiting the loo. Alternatively, I just slip it into my pants pocket before I get up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you just get into the habit of putting your phone in your purse, pocket, or wherever you took it from right before you  begin the paperwork then won't have to worry about leaving it behind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26964" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T18:22:42.553" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-18T19:42:38.610" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Remind you with the phone itself in your way&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a small loop, strap, or lanyard which can attach to your phone or otherwise hold it (such as in a small bag). When you enter the stall, hang or clip the phone/bag onto the lock, handle, or knob that you must use to exit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Forget phone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Exit restroom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Whoa, what's that thing on the door handle? Oh yeah, my phone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave &lt;em&gt;with&lt;/em&gt; phone, not &lt;em&gt;without&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attach the phone to you securely&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get such a loop, strap, or lanyard, that can clip onto your pants or belt loop or attach to your wrist. Attach it before you sit down, either holding the phone to the side of your pants or in your pants pocket or in your hand, as convenient per attachment location.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may also place the phone in a location that is secure from the perspective of being safe from falling into the toilet or onto the floor and not something easily missed, but which location wouldn't work in normal carrying/holding—for example, you can put it in your front pocket even if this is normally uncomfortable for you, or you could just place it inside your bunched up pants near your ankles. You could place it on your shirt and roll your shirt up around it (perhaps).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Remind you with something else in your way&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tie a string from your pants to the door handle or put &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; object in your way that would prevent you from leaving: a string hanging down across your path or any object at all hanging from the knob/latch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do this when I need to get gas in the car, but I can't do it right that moment: I place some random object behind my steering wheel, in front of my speedometer and other dials, such as an empty soda can. Anything that will make me go &quot;what the heck is &lt;em&gt;that&lt;/em&gt; doing there?&quot; and suddenly remember... oh yeah, get gas. Whew, I'm so glad I remembered!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get a bluetooth device that alerts when your phone leaves your presence&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many of the bluetooth fob-style devices that are intended to alert you when you left your wallet or keys behind, can also alert you (through the device itself making a tone) when your phone goes away from you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have time to really research this to give you a solid recommendation, but check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/bluetooth-tracking-devices/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bluetooth tracking devices&lt;/a&gt; for an introduction to these kind of devices. I don't know if any on that page actually support this use case, but you can search for some.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have read that they can be a little unreliable and make an alert when they shouldn't, or that they can have an unacceptable lag, but perhaps you can find a good one that fits your use case or you can live with any down sides because of the up side of not leaving your phone behind for very long or getting very far.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2838" LastEditorUserId="2838" LastEditDate="2019-03-07T23:28:30.250" LastActivityDate="2019-03-07T23:28:30.250" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20367" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20354" CreationDate="2019-02-18T21:22:37.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Years ago, people used to use &lt;a href=&quot;https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=2GGz6708nqgC&amp;amp;pg=PA153&amp;amp;lpg=PA153&amp;amp;dq=goose+grease+in+the+winter&amp;amp;source=bl&amp;amp;ots=qrOUJrp1pH&amp;amp;sig=ACfU3U1Gvk3lYSq6B_vCZuC87GSGVoZxuQ&amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwiA9_bxmsbgAhWpAGMBHQfJAGM4ChDoATAGegQIARAB#v=onepage&amp;amp;q=goose%20grease%20in%20the%20winter&amp;amp;f=false&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Goose Grease&lt;/a&gt; for this purpose&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It forms an insulating and protective layer&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For various reasons this has fallen out of favour, except in Switzerland where the use is still prevalent&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26971" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T21:22:37.543" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20368" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19338" CreationDate="2019-02-18T21:23:59.963" Score="0" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;To avoid skipping meals, follow a schedule for the meals. If you're lucky, you have a coworker who already does that. If so, make it a habit of eating when they eat. If there's no such coworker, maybe you can be that person? If you have a work calendar with meetings etc., maybe put &quot;lunch&quot; there as a recurring appointment (assuming that your employer is ok with you having lunch, which they really should -- how can you work otherwise?).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;To drink less coffee/tea, make it a habit of always fetching a glas of water together with each cup of coffee/tea. Only fetch more coffee or tea after finishing both the coffee/tea and the water.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;To avoid health issues, avoid sugar in coffee/tea (and in general). If you feel that you need a beverage with sugar to have enough energy to continue working, consider eating &quot;real food&quot; instead of the sugar. Don't replace meals by sugar.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26968" LastActivityDate="2019-02-18T21:23:59.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20371" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19338" CreationDate="2019-02-19T01:23:54.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let's assume for a second that the fact that you're drinking too much coffee and tea is more important than the time you're spending on getting coffee/tea. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a choice of multiple places to get coffee or tea in your building, try to commit to using the one that is further away or, ideally, up a flight of stairs. The goal is to make it more annoying to get coffee or tea without making it significantly more time consuming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing you could try is keeping a bottle of water at your desk. Water is less interesting than either coffee or tea, but having a water bottle &lt;em&gt;right there&lt;/em&gt; might be enough to shift your habit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26976" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T01:23:54.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-19T02:26:01.380" Score="1" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Smartwatch&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A smartwatch was my solution to this (as well as for leaving my phone anywhere else). As &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/1399/shadow-wizard&quot;&gt;Shadow Wizard&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2838/erike&quot;&gt;ErikE&lt;/a&gt; pointed out, most Bluetooth devices include this functionality by design or accidentally (since some beep simply because they are out of range), but most smartwatches will specifically notify you that you are leaving your phone and/or cause your phone to alert you with an alarm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe this shouldn't depend on the make of the two devices too much, but some have more tightly intertwined ecosystems of apps. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For example:&lt;/strong&gt; &#xA;I have a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/samsung-gear-s3-frontier-sm-r760ndaaxar/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Samsung Galaxy S3 Frontier&lt;/a&gt;, which runs on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tizen.org/about&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Tizen OS&lt;/a&gt;. The apps on it can communicate with some Android apps provided they are designed to communicate. Beyond that, the interoperability is very rudimentary, so if you are thinking about going this route educate yourself on this topic with the device you are considering. Another industry standard is &lt;a href=&quot;https://wearos.google.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Google's &quot;Wear OS&quot;&lt;/a&gt;, and my limited knowledge of it leads me to believe it offers a bit more interactivity. &lt;em&gt;I know this seems a bit much info, but it directly affects the ultimate usefulness to the original query.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Dedicated Bluetooth &quot;Tracker&quot;&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A dedicated Bluetooth tracking device is another solution, as &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2838/erike&quot;&gt;ErikE&lt;/a&gt; also mentioned. They are getting extremely inexpensive (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thetrackr.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;TrackR&lt;/a&gt;, which I have used personally for some time, is selling them for $9.99 US). Also, they can be used in the opposite fashion: they can be used to find other items from your phone (keys, camera, etc). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;An added benefit:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thetrackr.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;TrackR&lt;/a&gt; (and other companies with similar products, I assume) devices can also anonymously report their locations to other users of their app, which means that if you drop your keys when your phone is dead then realize it later your app can still find its exact location if other TrackR users have come into its proximity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Aside: If you have one of the new Samsung Galaxy Note phones, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-note9/s-pen/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the stylus (only models with Bluetooth stylus)&lt;/a&gt; will also cause the phone to buzz should it lose the signal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26977" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T02:26:01.380" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20348" CreationDate="2019-02-19T04:26:03.617" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The soda-lime glass commonly used for blender jars is susceptible to being surface-etched by food acids. This effect is sensitively dependent on the chemical composition of the glass, and it is possible to reveal manufacturing anisotropies via selective-area etching in the glass composition after years of use of the blender jar. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the USA, it is common for the screw pitch and diameter of the impeller assembly that screws into the bottom of the jar to match that of so-called &quot;Mason Jars&quot; used for home-canning of food. This means you can substitute a large-size mason jar for the original blender jar if it gets broken or too badly etched into milkiness for your taste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T04:26:03.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20339" CreationDate="2019-02-19T04:27:52.310" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;the classic way to clean electrical contacts is by gently rubbing the contact pads with a soft pencil eraser. Don't press too hard or you'll remove the gold plating, which is a bad thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T04:27:52.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-19T06:26:24.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Add a button / popper / Velcro or similar fastener to whatever your preferred pocket is for your phone, so that your phone can be pocketed and then the button done up, reducing the size of the pocket hole to something the phone cannot come out of &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sew a line of stitching into the pocket to create a portion of pocket that is more phone sized / a better fit for the shape of your phone &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sew some elasticated material around the pocket to form a region where the pocket is squeezed to a size smaller than the phone. Pushing the phone into the pocket will cause the elastic to grip it. You may also need to attach the bottom of the pocket to the trouser leg to prevent the pocket material being pulled out when the phone is removed &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replace the material that forms the pocket with one that is deeper and better shaped to hold a phone. if it's a front pocket, which is better to avoid damaging a phone by sitting in it/bending it, have it angled so it points downwards when you're sitting. The problem with most front pockets is that they point towards the crotch and things slide out easily when you're sitting - as anyone with a pocket full of change who sat in a car seat and had it all pour out and down the side of the seat will confirm&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a sticky/grippy rubber case to encourage your phone to stay in your pocket via friction&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tuck your phone into the top of your sock temporarily &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Set some audio/music playing before you put your phone down. It should be harder to leave behind if it's constantly making a noise &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-02-19T06:32:12.443" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T06:32:12.443" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-19T06:30:40.390" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a &quot;Cell Phone Holster&quot; (not sure that's the right word) that you can attach to your belt and where the phone is secured with a strap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26982" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T06:30:40.390" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20377" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20339" CreationDate="2019-02-19T06:37:46.410" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Honestly, these things are tough enough that you can clean it with a pan scrubber and soapy water and it won't come to any harm, but try something like a cloth wetted with soapy water first. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they were fragile, they wouldn't be used - you don't need to treat them like a precious ornament &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-02-19T06:43:24.350" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T06:43:24.350" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20354" CreationDate="2019-02-19T07:04:23.037" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Turn the jumper inside out, line the sleeves with material that doesn't irritate you (like whatever your tshirt is made of), sew it in, turn it the right way back, and wear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;be mindful of what a jumper is made if and how it is knitted/woven when you buy it. Some materials and knits/weaves irritate more than others. Identify the problem and avoid those types of jumpers when purchasing. Replace the jumper with a less irritating one, perhaps give the irritating one away (to someone you don't like? :) )&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T07:04:23.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10710" CreationDate="2019-02-19T07:16:15.790" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The misgivings I have with &quot;use XYZ and tape it in&quot; type answers is that over time taped items that are held or handled tend to go sticky / gooey as the adhesive rubs off /becomes contaminated with skin oils and gets on other things &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using [the blue/white sticky stuff that adheres posters to walls] (whatever your country calls it) to stick the batteries in (put it under the batteries so you don't touch it) may suffice&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may be able to source a replacement &quot;universal&quot; remote control that does have a battery door, these are usually only a couple of dollars&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try seeing if anyone is selling a second hand remote on eBay. If you often lose battery doors, consider drilling two small holes in it, and another in the remote then using wire/thread looped through the holes to attach the door to the remote, tucking most of the thread inside the remote when the door is fitted &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T07:16:15.790" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-19T08:07:11.013" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;****Get A NECK BAND****&#xA;Cheap and failproof solution&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://image.made-in-china.com/202f0j00JUvYAwzsyGcy/Lanyard-Cell-Phone-Rope-Neck-Strap-Charms-Keychain.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Neckband&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26984" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T08:07:11.013" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20333" CreationDate="2019-02-19T09:14:06.707" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As noted the way to stop marks is to train yourself not yo touch the lenses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clean I rub them under a running water tap and dry with a cotton towel. It might be better to use a microfibre cloth for drying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1859" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T09:14:06.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20382" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20386" CreationDate="2019-02-19T11:41:01.487" Score="1" ViewCount="222" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am an Indian female 25 years of age. I have approximately around 2 feet long dark black hair. I try to keep good care of my hair by keeping it clean and nourished.&#xA;However, I have a very busy schedule and have to travel a lot across the country. This results in my inability to keep maintain my hair health.&#xA;Is there a quick hair health guide that can help me take great care of my long hair?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26988" LastActivityDate="2019-03-18T15:21:59.957" Title="How to take care of my long hair?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20383" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19876" CreationDate="2019-02-19T11:55:28.187" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been trying to find a solution to this problem since ages. I have particularly very oily scalp and forehead.&#xA;One home remedy that has worked for me since some time now is &lt;strong&gt;CURD&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;amp; lemon juice. I know sounds so simple.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I apply curd with or without lemon juice for 10-15 minutes before I take a shower. Once the curd dries out it takes away complete oil from my scalp and leaves a very soothing effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heres an article you should read for more information &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.credihealth.com/blog/health-benefits-of-curd-skin-hair/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Health Benefits of Curd for Skin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26988" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T11:55:28.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20384" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20382" CreationDate="2019-02-19T12:15:46.463" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a male, not from India, with very short hair :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I can share with you some small tricks:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The health of your hair is 99% related to the health of your body. Be balanced with what you eat, be sure to get the proper nutrients which help your hair - Internet is big, Google should be able to help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to not use very hot water when washing. The hotter the water, the more oil the skin of your head will release. Result: you need to wash your hair more often.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Avoid to get it dirty :) While this is mostly a joke, it may still be useful. If you travel through areas with higher pollution (even simple dust on the country side may be enough), try to protect your hair: use a scarf, hat... which will keep the dirt at a distance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T12:15:46.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20385" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-19T14:33:20.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Puth the phone in a closable pocket&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If possible, I always put my phone in a pocket having a zipper, button or at least a clasp, so I'm sure that it's content would not fall out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have closable pockets on you wear, you can bring it to a sewing workshop and ask them to sew a stylish button onto it ;-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, this solution might be not applicable for modern &quot;spadephones&quot;, as they often don't fit completely even in large pockets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26992" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T14:33:20.160" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20386" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20382" CreationDate="2019-02-19T14:53:07.293" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Long hair has 2 major problems: physical stress and lack of moisture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Physical stress&lt;/strong&gt; means that the hair is bent and rubbed by any surface it touches, like your clothes, pillows or the back rest of the chair you're sitting on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Braiding your hair is a very good (and traditional) way to keep the individual hairs in order and avoid stress as much as possible. Pinning your hair up so it doesn't touch your clothes is even better, but might not be feasible every day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid tying your hair too tight with a hair tie or a metal hair clip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a comb or brush made of natural materials like wood or metal that don't charge your hair electrically. These charges not only make your hair stand up, they also charge up split hairs and might worsen the split every time you comb your hair. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lack of moisture&lt;/strong&gt; is a direct effect of the length of your hair. The natural oil produced by your skin coats your hair as well and slowly spreads from the root to the tip. But this process takes time and long hair is often washed before the natural oil reaches the tips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To give your hair the same protection, you could rub a little bit of oil in it right after washing it. Don't use too much! Spread 2 - 3 drops of (unscented) oil on your palms and gently comb your hands through the tips of your hair. There are commercial products available that have a similar effect but come in a spray bottle so it's easier to spread them in your hair without getting oily patches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The right hair cut&lt;/strong&gt; can help you avoid split hairs. Never cut your own hair with &quot;normal&quot; scissors! Even though it looks like they cut hair just right, they actually squeeze the hairs and cause them to split easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A professional hair dresser should have much better and sharper scissors that cut each hair cleanly. Some hair dressers even offer cutting with &quot;hot scissors&quot; that are actually heated and seal the cut end so it won't split for a long time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T14:53:07.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20387" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-19T16:07:22.727" Score="7" ViewCount="1363" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lot of fruit, vegetables and meat come packed in plastic container boxes - often itself wrapped in further plastic, also bottled water comes in plastic bottles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am wondering, is there a way to - sort of melt this plastic so it could be reshaped (e.g. in a mold or some other way of shaping objects) to make other things? Looking mainly for ability to bend, stick together, etc. then harden into the desired shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus points if many pieces can be flattened into a single sheet and maintain a good portion of its transparency.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is largely for environmental purposes, so I'd like a method that doesn't result in polluting plastic fumes being released into the atmosphere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10127" LastEditorUserId="26603" LastEditDate="2019-02-20T17:01:24.207" LastActivityDate="2020-02-05T01:37:40.120" Title="Reshape plastic containers" Tags="&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20388" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20357" CreationDate="2019-02-19T16:31:08.377" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a solution to this that works every time, and I notice that no one has posted it yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I sit down when I pee!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I see that you wrote in a comment that you sometimes don't have time to do that, but seriously, it takes at most three seconds to flip the lid up and sit down, and then stand up and flip the lid back. You can save that time by not having to aim!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26996" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T16:31:08.377" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13516" CreationDate="2019-02-19T18:32:28.957" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Suggestion: turn off vibration entirely, then lower the volume to inaudible or the lowest volume setting. Your screen will still flash or light up, but no sound will be made.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-210751/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Samsung J7 Vibrate Mode&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;From a Home screen, swipe up then tap Settings Settings icon.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tap Sounds and vibration.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tap Sound mode.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tap Vibrate.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works on many phones, not just the Galaxy J7 (it works on my iPhone X, using the switch).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2838" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T18:32:28.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20390" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20333" CreationDate="2019-02-19T19:26:12.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You must only touch the frames and only the lenses by their edges. It is important to never clean the lenses with a dry cloth or tissue. Start with a spay or under the water with dish soap. Then you can use a cloth or even your fingers and dry with a clean cloth or let them dry in the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27002" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T19:26:12.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20391" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20199" CreationDate="2019-02-19T22:54:58.273" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, whenever given the option for a &quot;night mode&quot; or &quot;dark theme&quot; (for instance, Reddit has a night mode switch under your name), take it. The less light your phone pours into your eyes, the better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Based on the recommendations of my eye doctor, I actually use a combination of blue-light blocking app (for Computer Vision Syndrome) and reading glasses (for strain caused by focusing). It sounds like you already do the former, but I would highly recommend you talk to your eye doctor about what level of reading glasses would be best for you (mine told me +.85 so I rounded up to +1.0 which is the closest Walmart had) as your issues sound more focus-related.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know this is a little radical, but another thing you might consider is an alternate display such as e-ink (My eyes blur like that much less when using my Kindle). Believe it or not, there are &lt;a href=&quot;https://gearburn.com/2017/04/3-smartphones-that-feature-e-ink-displays/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;smartphones with e-ink displays&lt;/a&gt; (usually in addition to a color display). Sadly, I still haven't found a full-color e-ink device yet (though supposedly &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clearinkdisplays.com/clearink-announces-partnership-agreement-leading-tablet-maker&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;CLEARink is working with a tablet manufacturer&lt;/a&gt;), but hopefully you can move some of your smartphone workflows to e-ink to cut down on the strain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27009" LastActivityDate="2019-02-19T22:54:58.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20387" CreationDate="2019-02-19T23:43:26.253" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;This definitely exist, It is called &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://preciousplastic.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Precious Plastic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, it is a project started by Dave Hakkens. It is a collection of Open-Source machines designed for recylcing and reusing thermoplastics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are phenomenal collections of videos for introduction into plastic recycling and machine building.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far they already developed &lt;strong&gt;4 DIY machines:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/shredder.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Shredder machine&lt;/a&gt;,  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic waste is shredded into flakes which will be used in the other machines to create new things. You can select the output size of these flakes by changing the sieve inside the machine to create different patterns and processes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/extrusion.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Extrusion Machine&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Extrusion is a continuous process where plastic flakes are inserted into the hopper and extruded into a line of plastic. These lines can be used to make new raw materials such as 3d printing filament, make granulated plastic, spun around a mold, or used in your own new and creative ways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/injection.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Injection Machine&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic flakes are heated and injected into a mold. It’s a relatively quick process which is well suited for creating small objects repeatedly. You can make the molds completely yourself by using CNC mills or lathes, or by simply welding them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/compression.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Compression Machine&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic is heated inside the oven and slowly pressed into a mold with a carjack. Well suited for making large and more solid objects, the oven itself is also a great machine for prototyping and making plastic tests with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;If you wanna more information about the 4 machines of even want to build one, everything is explained in details with video &lt;a href=&quot;https://preciousplastic.com/en/machines.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0Hclc.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0Hclc.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastEditorUserId="26603" LastEditDate="2019-02-21T11:50:18.397" LastActivityDate="2019-02-21T11:50:18.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20394" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20395" CreationDate="2019-02-20T06:44:20.040" Score="3" ViewCount="7784" Body="&lt;p&gt;Despite carefully securing a plug in an outlet, many times I find that the plug falls out minutes after the fact (it happens all the time with things like phone chargers). I have been careful in making sure that the cord is loose enough so that it is not tugging on the plug in any way, yet this still happens.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;How can I prevent plugs from falling out of a wall socket?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I’m in the US.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26941" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2020-10-03T11:01:39.560" LastActivityDate="2020-10-03T11:01:39.560" Title="How to prevent plugs from falling out of a wall socket?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20395" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20394" CreationDate="2019-02-20T07:21:38.893" Score="5" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the outlet has two spots, use the lower spot; it usually provides better friction. As a janitor I always used the lower spots for carpet cleaners and other equipment with heavy cords.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For a loose plug that you don't put in and take out a lot (e.g. the plug for a table lamp), try bending the prongs of the plug slightly apart. This will increase the friction holding the plug in place. Be careful not to damage the plug. Don't try this with your iPhone charger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For a small adapter like an iPhone charger, you can use a Post-It note to affix the cord to the wall above or below the outlet, which will reduce the amount of torque applied to the plug itself, and may even help hold it up. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For large wall-warts (a.k.a. AC adapters) it is often more convenient to plug a power strip or even a simple extension cord into the wall and plug the AC adapter into the power strip. For a &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; large adapter, you can even put the adapter on its back and sort of plug the power strip down onto it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27014" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T07:21:38.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20396" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5568" CreationDate="2019-02-20T07:31:10.440" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This worked for me a few years ago with older computers. It was a very hot summer and we had no AC. It got up to 35 C. The computers just stopped working.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We took off the side panels and stood normal ventilators on the floor to blow through the computers. It worked. I suppose it's an OK temporary solution, but of course the side panels are there for a reason, and a ventilator only blows in the one direction, so there would still have been hot spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T07:31:10.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20397" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20394" CreationDate="2019-02-20T08:46:45.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A small piece of double-sided sticky tape will hold the plug in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use a small piece, then it will easily come off when you want to remove the plug.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to leave the plug in place for a longer period, I use a slightly larger piece of foam-filled tape - which you can sometimes find in pre-cut patches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HiBHy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HiBHy.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Double-sided tape&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't find that in the shops, old-fashioned draught excluder tape will do.  This padded sort of tape will hold more firmly and will better absorb knocks to the plug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T08:46:45.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19794" CreationDate="2019-02-20T11:47:34.740" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If a tiny bit of the key is sticking out, a pair of nail clippers might work. They make it easier to apply force than tweezers do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aDFxB.jpg&quot; height=&quot;250&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JRpk3.jpg&quot; height=&quot;250&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will likely bend or dull the nail clippers, but it's a good &quot;home remedy&quot; if you need to get the key out in a hurry—maybe you have a spare, or you can use a key duplication method like &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo6AN4drp08&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WUtmL.jpg&quot; height=&quot;250&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27018" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T11:47:34.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20399" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20537" CreationDate="2019-02-20T13:16:59.030" Score="1" ViewCount="168" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have acne on my face from few years.i have used so many things for this take medicines from skin specialist but not useful at all kindly suggest me anything. I have oily skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26241" LastActivityDate="2019-03-20T16:42:59.023" Title="Acne pimples on face" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20401" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20399" CreationDate="2019-02-20T14:21:24.193" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many factors that play into how much acne one has (including many that are likely beyond your control), but there are a few general guidelines that may help. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wash your face twice daily (morning and night). The type of cleanser you use is important, but not as important as consistently washing your face. Try using a soap or face wash that targets oily skin. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use clean cloths on your face. Change your pillowcases regularly, and avoid reusing towels on your face. Similarly, don’t use a towel on your face that you use on other parts of your body, as this can unnecessarily spread bacteria. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Exercises, eat right, and drink water. This is good advice in general, but it is also helpful for your overall skin health. Avoid oily foods if you have oily skin. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never sleep with makeup on. If you wear makeup, use a separate makeup remover (other than just soap) and follow up with a normal face cleanse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try other products. It can take up to six weeks for a product to begin working, so it may help to stick with one product for a while. Additionally, you may want to try face products other than soap. Finding the right products for exfoliating, toning, and moisturizing can be a challenge, but incorporating these extra steps into your face routine can be helpful even if they are generic drugstore brands.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check with your physician about other health concerns. If your acne is “normal” for your age, chances are you can help the problem by using some of the aforementioned steps. If it seems unusual, you may have a hormone imbalance and possible other issues. If you suspect something isn’t right, it’s always better to consult with an expert!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26941" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T14:21:24.193" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20403" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20348" CreationDate="2019-02-20T22:47:51.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I owned a restaurant and we had this problem. We would disassemble the carafe as much as possible. Ours would unscrew at the bottom and the blade mechanism and a gasket would come out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We would wash everything first in hot water and dish soap. Then we would make a solution of highly chlorinated water (couple of capfuls of chlorine bleach in one gallon of water), and let everything soak overnight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27008" LastActivityDate="2019-02-20T22:47:51.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20404" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20394" CreationDate="2019-02-21T15:07:23.533" Score="8" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Replace the receptacle. It's starting to fail.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Learn what &quot;break off tabs&quot; are, and look for them.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The receptacles should be able to hold a small wall-wart.  If it can't, then the thing falling out is the least of your problems.  A poor gripping connection will also cause &lt;strong&gt;series arc faults&lt;/strong&gt;, which will create heat and potential fire. It will cause galling that will damage the prongs and the socket, making further connections worse still.  The saving grace is that it's a &lt;em&gt;series&lt;/em&gt; arc fault, so the fault can't draw more current than the device does.  But plug a heater in there later, and you could have big trouble! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So shut the breaker off (check both sockets for voltage) and pull that receptacle.  Take some photos first. Get a $3 Leviton ProLine or similar unit, not the 75 cent cheapies. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check the &quot;break-off tabs&quot; on both sides, realizing brass screws are a different side than silver screws, and match them on the new one. Then remove the wires from the old socket (loosen screws or stick a paperclip in the backstab release, or just twist it out of the backstab) one at a time and move them to the new socket exactly as you found them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not attempt to upgrade to a USB socket or GFCI without &lt;strong&gt;first&lt;/strong&gt; coming over to &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;diy.stackexchange.com&lt;/a&gt; with pix of what's there. Those fancy outlets wire up &lt;em&gt;very differently&lt;/em&gt; than normal sockets, and the differences cause lots of wheel-spinning and frustation for a novice. Better to ask first, wait a day, read, breeze through the upgrade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, don't destroy position information.  Wire location matters. If one white is with some blacks, that kind of thing is a Rosetta Stone. Don't tear all the old equipment out and post a picture like &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/157685/light-fixture-with-3-white-3-black-1-red-wire/157973?noredirect=1#comment264672_157973&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;, it won't end well. (Colors don't indicate what wires do). Colors are becuase of how cables are made, not what wires do.  Take photos before you unhook anything. Do that and 95% of the time it'll go smoothly, and the diy stack can sort out the other 5%. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21946" LastEditorUserId="21946" LastEditDate="2019-02-21T17:04:33.773" LastActivityDate="2019-02-21T17:04:33.773" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20405" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3822" CreationDate="2019-02-21T17:57:03.683" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does your work have a standard coffee pot? If so you can warm water up to a boil in that and then pour the water in a thermoses then place the hot pad in side your thermos to keep it hot for ten min.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This was a brain blast hope you find a Solution&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27045" LastActivityDate="2019-02-21T17:57:03.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19757" CreationDate="2019-02-21T20:59:20.423" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Match the color as best you can with an auto paint touch up selection system. You are essentially doing a touch up to repair a small ding, just like on a car. Also, just like paint touch up on your car, it won't be perfect but it will make it much less noticeable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27008" LastActivityDate="2019-02-21T20:59:20.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20410" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-22T05:52:36.573" Score="2" ViewCount="180" Body="&lt;p&gt;I spent a week in warmer climes recently.  While I was gone I left the heat completely off.  I turned off the water and drained the pipes to prevent damage.  I put all the houseplants in a small room in the basement with a tiny space heater.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that while I was gone, temperatures at a nearby airport were below 32F (0C) for some amount of time, but when I returned home, the temperature was back up to 40F, and had been for a day or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I tell whether the inside of the house reached sub-freezing temperatures?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything in my fully stocked pantry that might be a giveaway?  Or in the toiletries cabinet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12759" LastEditorUserId="12759" LastEditDate="2019-02-23T07:09:52.047" LastActivityDate="2019-04-06T21:26:48.343" Title="Detect whether inside of house froze" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20411" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20410" CreationDate="2019-02-22T06:11:44.123" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it was only once, and only for a &quot;couple of hours&quot;, you probably did not reach freezing temperatures. Especially if you did not let any windows open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can search for any glass-made bottle of water. If it is broken without other reason, the house reached freezing temperatures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While I am not an expert, I think that an occasional 27 F is not enough to fix a problem with an ants colony.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if the air in the rooms went down to 27 F, the inside of the walls surely remained significantly warmer. Of course, I assume that your house has at least a minimum of decent thermal and sound insulation. I also assume that the colony is (partially) inside the walls / floors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, there are better ways to deal with ant colonies. You should discuss with a specialist. The solution can be anywhere from trivial to a nightmare, depending on type of ants, extent of the colony, areas where the colony spread... Just pray that the bulk of the colony is not &lt;strong&gt;under&lt;/strong&gt; your house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-02-22T06:11:44.123" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19757" CreationDate="2019-02-22T06:27:02.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I assume you prefer to do it yourself, right? :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would do the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use a small quantity of cement (any kind, preferably one that cures quickly);&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;get some black/ dark-gray pigment for wall-paints;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;play with the proportions of cement and pigment - until you get the right shade; you should probably pre-dilute the pigment for easier results;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the wet color may be quite different compared to end color, so create some small batches and let them dry (e.g. on a piece of paper);&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clean the white area in the tile. Any grease is a big enemy. Try to have a porous surface, for better adhesion of the cement;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I would even try to make the hole bigger (mostly, deeper) - with the risk of breaking the tile, though; with good care, the tile should be fine though;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When everything is according to your preferences, apply the dyed cement to the white area, flatten it while not cured.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I noticed that there is a kind of a darker strip going through the chipped area. You may prepare 2 samples of cement, of different shades, to restore the stripe too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Paint for cars may not work nice in your case because of the reflectiveness. Your tiles seems quite non-reflective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The quick and dumb solution&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a marker, or any other dirt to &quot;paint&quot; the white. Or do nothing, and dirt will take care of it anyway - but it will take a long time :(&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-02-22T06:27:02.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20413" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20255" CreationDate="2019-02-22T06:41:38.127" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The pictures are not enough to understand how they are built. I recommend you to analyze them as verify if they have anything that looks like &quot;adjustable something&quot;. Maybe there is a ring that you can rotate, maybe some screw, or any other detail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another idea would be to find the brand and model, and then look on the internet for instructions how to adjust them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, be prepared to the outcome that they are cheap bastards (they usually are) and that there is nothing you can do about it. I mean, besides buying and installing new ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some easy hack&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Move the lower end and / or the upper towards the hinge. In this way, you will have the effect that you desire.  Looking at the detail of the piston / bar, all you need to do is to unscrew a little the screws, move the end, screw again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the movement is no longer possible because the screw is at the limit, just apply the screw to a new position closer to the hinge and then adjust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This operation will require some trial and error, but should not be difficult at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-02-22T06:46:57.573" LastActivityDate="2019-02-22T06:46:57.573" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18059" CreationDate="2019-02-22T06:51:18.597" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are willing to go through some sacrifice (if you are lucky, only once), you can just cut the thing (render it useless) and see how it is built / assembled / welded, where are the useful details / parts, where there is useless stuff which can be destroyed without remorse...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will give you insight and knowledge about how to proceed in the future.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-02-22T06:51:18.597" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20416" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20291" CreationDate="2019-02-23T13:44:44.293" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fill a kitchen sink with enough (warm, soapy) water to submerge the sieve (or just the starchy part, if the sieve is big). Leave it to soak for 20 minutes (longer if the residue is really old and layered on). (You can soak other dishes at the same time as long as they are not greasy.) Rub with a sponge, or paper towel, or brush, or even your bare hands. The starch will come off. Then rinse under running water to remove soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26554" LastEditorUserId="26554" LastEditDate="2019-02-25T12:22:30.853" LastActivityDate="2019-02-25T12:22:30.853" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20417" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20421" CreationDate="2019-02-24T11:10:28.077" Score="1" ViewCount="340" Body="&lt;p&gt;On the inside of my shoes I often get this issue:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q9aO7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q9aO7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can i fix it without going to a shoe repair? would it be expensive to fix and how to avoid it in the future? It happens to all my shoes...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27060" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-04-05T20:37:26.960" Title="How to avoid ruining the heel of shoes" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20418" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20410" CreationDate="2019-02-24T13:40:22.080" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you expect the weather to turn cold, you can leave a plant (specially bought for it) in the room(s) you want to be sure about.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It has to be a kind of plant that can not stand any frost. When the temperature drops below freezing, the leafs and stems of the plant will show that, going soft and drooping. Good for this are herbs, living or cut for direct use. (But check online which kinds can not stand any frost at all.)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Easier and more clear, but not a lifehack, is to buy a minimum/maximum thermometer, which will show the lowest and highest reached temperatures since the last time it was reset.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have lived, till reaching adulthood, in a house where the temperature would drop to below freezing in cold weather, without heating in the upstairs area.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Most plants, even from tropical climates, can stand a bit of frost.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You could not tell if the inside temperature had been below 0C, freezing point, unless you caught the water in your glass or bottle still frozen.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;For colder nights, like -5C or lower, there might be frost (often in the shape of flowers) on the inside of the glass of the windows, more likely on a single layer of glass, less likely on double or triple layers of glass, and that will thaw away slower and may leave water on the sill even when all has been melted. But from your description I would say that your house has not been cold enough to get frost flowers on the windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2019-02-24T13:40:22.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20419" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-24T13:42:00.263" Score="2" ViewCount="1020" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a couple of receipts that I want to capture for business purpose, I tried to iron the back but that ink on front side just doodle onto the page which was quite amazing as of why? Is there any way I can straighten out crumbled and wrinkled receipt that been in the pocket for many weeks?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-02-26T18:48:04.570" Title="How to straight out wrinkled printed receipt" Tags="&lt;packaging&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20420" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20419" CreationDate="2019-02-24T16:11:05.333" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a thick, heavy book. Open it to the back. Put the receipt flat on the page, and close the book. Leave it that way for 24 hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also put a weight on top of the book when it is closed. The weight can be another book, a potted plant, or anything heavy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-02-24T16:11:05.333" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20421" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20417" CreationDate="2019-02-25T06:30:40.593" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have that problem too, here is how I fix it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I obtain a small piece of leather that is smooth on one side and rough on the other. I cut it to cover the damaged zone plus some overlap. I then use &lt;em&gt;contact glue&lt;/em&gt; on the rough side to glue this patch into the shoe (following the directions on the glue tube). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get small scraps of leather for this purpose inexpensively at an upholstery shop that repairs chairs and car seats using leather.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this way I have been able to get many years of use out of a shoe where the leather in the heel has started to break as in your case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-02-25T06:30:40.593" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20422" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20419" CreationDate="2019-02-25T08:10:25.227" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A tiny bit of moisture helps the paper straightening up. Wet a dishcloth or paper towel, then wring it out thoroughly and wipe it over the receipt. The paper is supposed to become slightly damp, not to soak and rip!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then straighten out the damp receipt and let it dry. Putting it between 2 sheets of dry paper towel and weightening it down can help to get it nice and wrinkle-free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-02-25T08:10:25.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20419" CreationDate="2019-02-25T09:03:15.303" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't bother straightening it out beforehand. Put the receipt on the glass plate of the copier, and place a book on top of it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-02-25T09:03:15.303" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20424" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7545" CreationDate="2019-02-25T13:12:06.917" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds like you're just grabbing the phone and walking away while it's still connected.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't pull on the cable. Instead, grab the connector and carefully pull the connector &lt;em&gt;straight&lt;/em&gt; out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-02-25T13:12:06.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20425" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20426" CreationDate="2019-02-25T14:53:18.450" Score="6" ViewCount="348" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had been getting very much of static current to a point where I am afraid of touching things. Even the shock had me overturn my coffee mug on me and my laptop. But now I am afraid of touching a thing like a normal person. Be it blinds, car handle, door handle, or laptop. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I fix it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-02-28T20:14:21.313" LastActivityDate="2019-05-31T07:55:59.983" Title="How to prevent static electricity/static current" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20426" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20425" CreationDate="2019-02-25T19:11:29.050" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have any non-rubber soled shoes, that's going to be an easy place to start. You don't want to be insulating yourself from the ground if you can help it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as clothing, try not to wear as many layers. You'll generate buildup more easily if you have various fabrics rubbing all over each other. I've been told to prefer cotton, but I don't know the science behind it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're fine with buying products or the above options do not help/are not practical (office environment/dress code for example), you could consider an anti-static wristband. They are cheap (usually &amp;lt; $10), but I can't speak for them as I've never used them for casual use - just the wired ones for working on PCs, but I'm assuming you aren't tying yourself down with one of these all day.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to use a humidifier. Static electricity thrives in dry environments. If you're able to run one, it should help. Applying lotion often may help as well. Moisture is your friend.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also carpet/fabric treatments, but I have zero experience with those beyond knowledge of their existence. So I'll just note they are something to be aware of. Hopefully the simpler solutions above should alleviate most of your issues.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just keep in mind that during winter months, static electricity is going to be much harder to avoid, if not impossible altogether (short of you permanently grounding yourself). None of these will be 100% static-proof and you'll probably end up with a rogue shock every once in a while, even if you're super careful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7899" LastActivityDate="2019-02-25T19:11:29.050" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20419" CreationDate="2019-02-25T23:50:29.423" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;the ink &quot;doodled&quot; because the receipt was printed on thermal paper which contains ink encapsulated in wax. the heat melted all the wax and released all the ink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This means you cannot use a heated iron to flatten a piece of thermal printout. you must squeeze the wrinkled paper between two flat objects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastEditorUserId="22849" LastEditDate="2019-02-26T18:48:04.570" LastActivityDate="2019-02-26T18:48:04.570" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20428" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20568" CreationDate="2019-02-26T03:59:55.757" Score="0" ViewCount="82" Body="&lt;p&gt;My hair is already dark brown but I want it just a little more brownish. I think dying it is a no no since its really obvious its fake. I attach some pics of what I am looking for. It should only be noticeable when the sun is hitting it. Maybe some kind of bleach?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RrcWq.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RrcWq.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/657Fp.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/657Fp.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YLhBL.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YLhBL.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/H3bOy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/H3bOy.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lDdiJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lDdiJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user27067" LastActivityDate="2019-03-29T03:39:36.843" Title="Dying hair only slightly" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20429" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-26T04:49:31.033" Score="1" ViewCount="36203" Body="&lt;p&gt;As I had lost my TV remote but I am operating it with side panel of LED. unfortunately I had locked keys and unable to unlock it. I can't change the channel or volume. when ever I press the side panel keylock appear. Please help me to unlock my LED &lt;strong&gt;without my remote&lt;/strong&gt; untill I purchase as new remote or find the lost one&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26242" LastEditorUserId="25850" LastEditDate="2019-03-01T14:26:09.933" LastActivityDate="2020-03-29T19:09:36.693" Title="Unlock LED TV buttons without remote?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20430" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20291" CreationDate="2019-02-26T10:57:22.670" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;(not exactly what you asked for) I think you can do yourself a favor by using a coarser sieve (if you have one). Searches &quot;pasta sieve&quot; on your favorite internet image search engine will probably yield sieves similar &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wohn-nostalgie.de/Antik-Stil-Nudelsieb&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;to this&lt;/a&gt;. Starch will not as easily get stuck in the wholes and the sponge enters the wholes better when brushing over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pFj8Us.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pFj8Us.png&quot; alt=&quot;pasta sieve&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The downside of those pasta sieves with slits is that with fine noodles like spaghetti, a few will slip through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11823" LastEditorUserId="11823" LastEditDate="2019-02-26T14:54:48.223" LastActivityDate="2019-02-26T14:54:48.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20260" CreationDate="2019-02-26T12:28:37.840" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well for remembering just take a click on date and set it as wallpaper in your phone .Although it may impress your date and for another date you know what you have to wear :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27070" LastActivityDate="2019-02-26T12:28:37.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20429" CreationDate="2019-02-26T14:49:47.360" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best choice I would suggest is to buy a new remote corresponding to the brand of your TV. However if you can't because the tv and/or remote is no longer available, I would suggest you to look for a an &lt;strong&gt;universal remote&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;What is an universal remote ?&#xA;It is a remote control that can be programmed to operate various brands of one or more types of consumer electronics devices. Low-end universal remotes can only control a set number of devices determined by their manufacturer, while mid- and high-end universal remotes allow the user to program in new control codes to the remote. Many remotes sold with various electronics include universal remote capabilities for other types of devices, which allows the remote to control other devices beyond the device it came with.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_remote&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastActivityDate="2019-02-26T14:49:47.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20433" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-26T20:02:29.607" Score="1" ViewCount="574" Body="&lt;p&gt;I add rice grains to my salt shaker to prevent salt dampness. It works, but it doesnt affect the salt shaker holes, which become damp. Their dampness clogs the shaker, preventing the salt from coming out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27074" LastActivityDate="2019-02-27T18:34:32.007" Title="How to prevent salt shaker holes from being clogged with damp salt?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20410" CreationDate="2019-02-26T20:58:17.993" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know about ready-made hardware (there probably are a few), but you can build a device that logs temperature (and other stuff) to an SD card, a remote server, a computer, or anything you like. I've built one, and it was cheap, but as IoT and home automation gets more and more popular, you can probably find something like this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buying a plant (or a plant per room) just to test temperature sounds unnecessarily cruel to me. I can accept experimenting with animals if there is a good reason, but I don't like the plant solution. It's also unreliable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27075" LastActivityDate="2019-02-26T20:58:17.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20433" CreationDate="2019-02-26T23:27:01.190" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Store the shakers, when not in use, in a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiccator&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;desiccator&lt;/a&gt; (dehydrator). You can buy one, or easily make a desiccator from a sealed plastic box with some desiccant such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dollartree.com/the-home-store-moisture-eliminators-98oz/144947&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;calcium chloride&lt;/a&gt;, often sold as a moisture eliminator for closets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2019-02-26T23:27:01.190" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20437" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-02-27T09:11:48.550" Score="1" ViewCount="235" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I have this weird issue of twitchy and watery eyes when someone is applying makeup especially eyeliner on my eyes. My eyes start blinking and twitching to the point that it becomes almost impossible to apply makeup on my eyes (although everyone says heavy eye makeup suits me!). My wedding function is coming up in a few months and I have booked a very good makeup artist but I am extremely worried about this problem of mine. Any tips in overcoming this issue?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S: I don't have this issue when I myself am applying makeup on my own eyes!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27079" LastActivityDate="2019-02-27T22:31:47.717" Title="Eyelids twitching when applying makeup!" Tags="&lt;makeup&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20438" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20425" CreationDate="2019-02-27T19:04:48.437" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have for many years carried a Cross pen in one pocket or another. During dry seasons I've learned to pull it out and carry it in my hand along with mugs, papers and anything else. One zap is all I need each season to remind me it's time to bring out the pen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm just using the metal pen to say &quot;Good Morning&quot; to everything I go to pick up as I go through the day. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27082" LastActivityDate="2019-02-27T19:04:48.437" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20437" CreationDate="2019-02-27T22:31:47.717" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ask the makeup artist that you booked. I'm sure they have encountered people with a similar reaction, and they'll probably have some suggestions for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-02-27T22:31:47.717" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20440" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2019-02-28T10:32:50.530" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually use wild rice because of the longer grain size. I have also used uncooked spaghetti noodles when out of rice. Just break a couple of noodles into pieces 1/2 to 1 inch on size and add to salt shaker. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27083" LastActivityDate="2019-02-28T10:32:50.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20441" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20429" CreationDate="2019-02-28T12:33:27.190" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use your Android mobile as a remote if it has an ir blaster. Even if it's not inbuilt in your phone you can make it using a 3.5mm old headphone jack and an IR LED from any old remote (you may search on YouTube for that) Obviously this thing also available in the market but it would be easier to buy a new remote than searching for this in the market.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25850" LastActivityDate="2019-02-28T12:33:27.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20425" CreationDate="2019-02-28T18:31:51.307" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do a google search on &quot;anti-static sprays&quot;.    You will see dozens which do much to reduce static sparks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2019-02-28T18:31:51.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20425" CreationDate="2019-03-01T00:20:39.630" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are mainly two sources of static electricity built-up:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;your environment: be it bedding or carpets&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;your own clothes and shoes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Combine the worst options of both to maximise the zap. Or do the opposite to achieve your goal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To convince you of the principle: take a balloon, blow it up with your breath  and rub it across two different fabrics. One session over wool or even worse poly-acrylic fibre, one session across cotton. Now touch a metal surface or try to 'stick' the balloon to another surface. The cotton treated balloon will stick less, much less.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That means avoiding static-building-fibres as much as possible: polyester, poly-acrylic, wool, even silk; worst offenders listed first. Good items are made of cotton, tencel, lyocell, hemp etc. Artificial fibres that avoid static are extremely expensive, just ditch the thought.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid any unnecessary rubbing, like dragging your feet, even more so plastic- or rubber-soles, over a wool or polyester carpet. Do not use hair products. Keep the humidity high. Wet t-shirts do not zap you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, use @Chenmunka's advice: if you wear woollen socks in dry winter heat, or suspect the chances for a zap are high, then start to touch your target with an extremity that has less neurons to excite. An elbos is much less susceptible than your index finger's tip or your lips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some external links for reference:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacker.com/how-can-i-avoid-static-electricity-shocks-in-cold-dry-5851341&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How Can I Avoid Static Electricity Shocks in Cold, Dry Weather?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-(Static)-Electric-Shock&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Avoid (Static) Electric Shock&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bustle.com/p/how-to-avoid-static-electricity-shock-with-4-easy-steps-10114746&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How To Avoid Static Electricity Shock With 4 Easy Steps&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/how-to-avoid-getting-shocked-by-static-electricity-during-winter/70003963&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to avoid getting shocked by static electricity during winter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But note that the wristbands listed in one of those 'tips' are indeed just bogus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Humidity pertains to the amount of moisture in the fabrics, on your skin, in the air. Within your home, you just might add plants or a humidifier to make the air less 'dry' during the heating season.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;For woollen sweaters: they are less problematic than poly-X fibres, but can be brought under control even some more: if they are very slightly moistened. Either by sweating, or: Distilled water mixed with a little alcohol in a pump-spray can work wonders applied sparingly to the cloth before taking off a heavy sweater (when you'd otherwise &lt;em&gt;see&lt;/em&gt; the sparks). But don't do that when you're outside and it's &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; cold. Fabric softener might not be an option but a detergent made with lanolin (essentially wool sheep fat) both reduce the amount of friction that causes the build-up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21979" LastEditorUserId="21979" LastEditDate="2019-03-01T00:45:20.503" LastActivityDate="2019-03-01T00:45:20.503" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20444" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-03-01T00:32:21.133" Score="0" ViewCount="102" Body="&lt;p&gt;My dad has a long habit of combing his hair every few hours, but all his shirts' and pants' pockets are open &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/18789/1869&quot;&gt;as in this picture&lt;/a&gt;: no zippers or buttons to fasten the pocket. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/muEutm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/muEutm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While on the job, he can't carry a purse. It's obviously unproductive to add zippers to all his clothings' pockets. Too many combs have slid out of pockets, as he must frequently sit and get up. &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/6592/1869&quot;&gt;A  retractable ski pass holder  'Skipasshalte'&lt;/a&gt; doesn't appear to befit combs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2019-03-01T18:28:57.240" Title="How can I stop a comb from falling out of clothing pockets?" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20445" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20444" CreationDate="2019-03-01T02:47:14.670" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A shorter comb will stay in place better. It will tend to sink to the bottom of the pocket and get somewhat suck, which is a good thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If he can't find a shorter comb, get a normal black plastic comb and saw it in half (since this is a lifehacks community!). Sand down the sawed edges so there aren't any jagged edges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-03-01T02:47:14.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20447" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20444" CreationDate="2019-03-01T11:01:11.703" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tie the comb to a small string, and attach to the other side a safety pin. You can then attach that pin to the shirt. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18454" LastActivityDate="2019-03-01T11:01:11.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20449" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20444" CreationDate="2019-03-01T18:21:14.477" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Attach a small fishing weight to a small comb by drilling a hole in the comb and using a key fob key ring. Put the comb in the pocket heavy side down. Hold the weighted end when using the comb&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-03-01T18:21:14.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20444" CreationDate="2019-03-01T18:28:57.240" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Combs exist with a clip, similar to a pen, for helping hold a comb in the pocket:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://kentbrushes.com/20t&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://kentbrushes.com/20t&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hfCWQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hfCWQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps if you do not wish to purchase such, you could manufacture a similar one by attaching a clip off a pen lid, to an existing comb. The exact method of attachment would depend on the clip and the comb; perhaps if you find some you could post pictures of them up for more advice&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-03-01T18:28:57.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20452" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5711" CreationDate="2019-03-02T11:04:43.777" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Provided the tool can be submerged, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Evapo-Rust&amp;amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Evapo-Rust&lt;/a&gt; is one of the best, and most environmentally friendly, ways to remove rust, as it utilizes microbes to eat the rust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Poor room temperature Evapo-Rust into a container large enough to submerge the tool&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the tool into the container and leave submerged for a few hours&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the tool and wipe off the black residue left by the microbes:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If all of the rust is gone, continue to #4&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If all of the rust is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; gone, re-submerge in the container for a few more hours until all the rust has been consumed by the microbes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash the tool in soapy water and immediately dry the tool with a rag&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once completely dry, spray WD-40 onto a rag and thoroughly wipe every part of the tool, ensuring a layer of the oil remains on every portion of the tool.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This creates a barrier, preventing oxidation from re-occurring.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All metallic tools should be thoroughly cleaned and coated in oil (such as WD-40) after use to prevent oxidation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21444" LastEditorUserId="21444" LastEditDate="2019-03-02T11:16:00.747" LastActivityDate="2019-03-02T11:16:00.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20455" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-03-02T15:32:50.750" Score="1" ViewCount="1362" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have recently acquired a &lt;strong&gt;sweater&lt;/strong&gt;, the problem is that the inside in composed of &lt;strong&gt;cotton&lt;/strong&gt; and as it's new, I always have little pieces of coton &lt;strong&gt;remaining on T-shirts&lt;/strong&gt; I wear with, which is annoying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tryed waching him by hand and at the washing machine severals time but the problem remain. Do you have some tips or life-hack related solution for this case?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Here is the label if that may help:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9wBSX.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9wBSX.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastActivityDate="2019-04-05T18:02:20.447" Title="How to avoid a cotton sweater to leave cotton on T-shirts?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20456" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-03-02T18:29:32.787" Score="3" ViewCount="384" Body="&lt;p&gt;While travelling with one bag/suitcase. What is the best way to keep dirty/used clothes in bag along clothes with clean/new clothes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-03-29T03:34:03.863" Title="Keeping used/dirty clothes in suitcase" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20457" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20456" CreationDate="2019-03-02T19:49:44.273" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always bring a large kitchen trash bag in my suitcase when I travel. At the end of each day, I put my dirty clothes in the trash bag (and close it, if it has a drawstring). When I re-pack my suitcase to go home at the end of the trip, I put any clean clothes in the bottom of the suitcase, then put the closed trash bag full of dirty clothes on top of it. The plastic trash bag keeps the clean clothes from getting dirty, and it also helps me unpack quickly at home:  I just take the bag out and empty it right into my laundry hamper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-03-04T16:20:32.743" LastActivityDate="2019-03-04T16:20:32.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1735" CreationDate="2019-03-04T13:24:33.587" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;use silica packets. it will absorb all the moisture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27112" LastActivityDate="2019-03-04T13:24:33.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20456" CreationDate="2019-03-04T15:10:01.313" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a suitcase with a zip cover on each side. The clothes get put in the dirty side once you've worn them. They stay separate (unless you forget to zip one side up before you close it of course). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2019-03-04T15:10:01.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20466" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20456" CreationDate="2019-03-04T17:43:21.907" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use separate (ziplock) bags, for smelly/dirty clothing, for used but can be used again and for small items of clothing that tend to get lost between the bigger items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you do your laundry while traveling you fold the bags and store them till you get the same level of dirt again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of ziplock bags you can also use the thin nylon shopping bags or wash bags which are quite easy to get these days.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A &lt;a href=&quot;https://travel.stackexchange.com/a/78166/27650&quot;&gt;slightly longer version on Travel Stack Exchange&lt;/a&gt; and the other answers to the same question might help you as well, even though the question is not a duplicate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2019-03-04T17:43:21.907" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20467" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20429" CreationDate="2019-03-04T20:37:39.210" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perform a system reset; check the online documentation for your television.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-03-05T17:56:31.917" LastActivityDate="2019-03-05T17:56:31.917" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20468" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-03-05T09:28:40.557" Score="4" ViewCount="12117" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got a fancy &quot;double glass&quot; cup, and put it in the dishwasher. Yesterday I noticed something really weird after the dishwasher finished the cleaning process:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dx6rQ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dx6rQm.png&quot; alt=&quot;water inside glass&quot; title=&quot;click for full picture&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, there are water &quot;trapped&quot; between the glass layers. The water won't go away when turning the cup upside down, neither when shaking it. I put it upside down all night, to no avail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any way to take the water out? (Without breaking the glass... ;))&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2020-11-01T00:54:50.653" Title="Removing water stuck inside a double glass cup" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20468" CreationDate="2019-03-05T12:21:42.307" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The glass is already broken (or no water would have been able to get in). The break may seal at room temperature, and open up when the glass is heated. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To test this: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a vessel that's larger than the cup, and fill this with hot water. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Submerge the glass in the water, and see if water leaks in.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If water leaks in, the next step is to find the leak. If you examine the glass under a bright light, you may be able to see the crack. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then leave the glass with the crack pointing down. If you keep the glass hot, the crack may open enough to allow the water to drain out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can try applying glass glue on the crack, but I don't see that holding very well. The glue should really be applied on the edges you want to glue together, not on the outside surface of the crack. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's unlikely a repair will hold long, and (due to the uneven stress on the glass when it's used with hot liquid) chances are the glass will break completely if you use it again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2019-03-05T15:32:17.107" LastActivityDate="2019-03-05T15:32:17.107" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20470" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-03-05T12:35:38.343" Score="5" ViewCount="2879" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a wooden table with a glass top:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KWeak.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KWeakb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;click for full picture&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to remove the glass top safely not to injure myself, breaking glass is possible, looks like the glass is glued to the wood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I do that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27119" LastEditorUserId="27119" LastEditDate="2019-03-05T13:05:20.460" LastActivityDate="2019-03-18T13:42:00.737" Title="How to safely remove the glass from a wooden table with glass top?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20470" CreationDate="2019-03-05T13:16:21.497" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would NOT try to pry the glass off. Here is what I would try if I had to attempt this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find some very thing wire (piano wire, or wire for haning pictures on walls). Get a piece longer than the width of the glass. Create loops in the ends so I can pull the wire. Then with a sort of sawing motion, try to work the wire under the glass... all the way across the entire table. This would be painfully slow... but it's the only way I can think to &quot;break&quot; the glue under the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect that it would quickly be obvious after a few inches if this was going to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This won't remove the glue—the table will have glue on it of course. But it MIGHT separate the glass from the table.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12348" LastActivityDate="2019-03-05T13:16:21.497" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20470" CreationDate="2019-03-05T13:30:56.153" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy a strong &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Duct tape&lt;/a&gt;: (&lt;strong&gt;Not the simple transparent used for paper&lt;/strong&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5wtrVb.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5wtrVb.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wrap the whole glass with the duct tape, make sure to not leave any uncovered spot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a hammer, the bigger the better:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HXSxYb.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HXSxYb.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hit the glass wrapped with duct tape with the hammer, but not too strong as to not break the wood underneath the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get thick &lt;strong&gt;woodworking&lt;/strong&gt; gloves:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MOr41b.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MOr41b.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pick the broken pieces and dispose of them in a trash container, better inside a strong nylon bag.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2019-03-05T13:30:56.153" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20474" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20468" CreationDate="2019-03-05T21:05:43.793" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before throwing it away, it &lt;em&gt;must&lt;/em&gt; be worth a try to put it in a warm, dry place like an airing cupboard and leaving it there for days or weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In theory, the water will &quot;boil&quot; away and the vapour-laden air will (very slowly) exchange with the dry (or, at least, &lt;em&gt;dryer&lt;/em&gt;) air outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-03-05T21:05:43.793" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20475" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2019-03-06T00:05:04.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can do what I do!  Eat your info! (kind of..)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Toss them in a bucket of cold water for about an hour, then stick em in a bag with mushroom spawn, let them spread, and eat the mushrooms! =P &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Granted, that's a bit of an oversimplified explanation, but hey, nobody has said it yet!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27122" LastActivityDate="2019-03-06T00:05:04.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20476" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20456" CreationDate="2019-03-06T07:27:52.900" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a cloth bag so the clothes can breathe. If you use a plastic bag they'll be a bit icky after a few days. If you have one with handles or a drawstring you can hang it up tidily. Those cloth shopping bags are good for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a cloth bag handy use a pillow case, or a used T-shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2019-03-06T07:27:52.900" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20477" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14054" CreationDate="2019-03-06T17:17:45.887" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As children, we used to put a strip of clean folded tissue/paper towel in the glass. You might have to repeat a few times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27127" LastActivityDate="2019-03-06T17:17:45.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20478" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20455" CreationDate="2019-03-06T17:35:42.793" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lint and fuzz tend to appear on clothes, especially those made of natural materials like cotton or wool, due to a couple reasons. One common cause is the short and crinkly characteristics of the staple fiber, which create lots of little hooks for grabbing onto stray lint (almost like Velcro).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are a few easy solutions to this issue:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a lint brush or roller on the affected area to quickly pick loose&#xA;fuzz &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash your item (no detergent) with a cup of distilled white&#xA;vinegar which relaxes the fibers and looses the lint &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use anti-static&#xA;or anti-cling spray to neutralize any static charge in the garment. Even small amounts of static charge will cause fibers to stick&#xA;together&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you could always just wear a t-shirt that is the same color as your sweater, then your lint will effectively be invisible!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27128" LastActivityDate="2019-03-06T17:35:42.793" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20479" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20482" CreationDate="2019-03-06T19:26:21.047" Score="2" ViewCount="125" Body="&lt;p&gt;Collar stains tend to be the first major sign of wear on men's dress shirts. Are there preventative measures I can take? What about reliable techniques once the stain has appeared?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27128" LastActivityDate="2019-03-07T09:22:39.820" Title="What is the best solution for ring-around-the-collar stains?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20480" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20481" CreationDate="2019-03-06T20:43:24.483" Score="4" ViewCount="8571" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are there common household items that can serve in place of a mortar &amp;amp; pestle? Specifically, something with a little grit (not a porcelain / stainless steel bowl) to grind things up finely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27128" LastActivityDate="2019-03-07T13:23:44.893" Title="Substitute for mortar and pestle" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20481" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20480" CreationDate="2019-03-06T23:10:57.627" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can find bellow, few alternatives to mortar and pestle:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rolling pin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A rolling pin can work in place of a mortar and pestle for items such as onions, garlic or fresh herbs and spices. Chop the herbs first, then crush them with the rolling pin. Although it will work as an alternative to a mortar and pestle, it is messier and requires more cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bowl and Small Hammer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A mortar is bowl-shaped, which is a possible alternative. A small hammer may take the place of the pestle, but it must be cleaned before using it on food products. Take care not to break the bowl. Use a movement similar to that of a mortar and pestle: Press down into the bowl with the hammer to crush the item. Grinding is less effective because the bowl can break with too much vigorous grinding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spice Grinder&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A spice mill will grind spices or herbs in a manner similar to crushing them. The oils are not extracted and from a spice mill, but it does powder spices for easy cooking. Place the spices in the grinder, press the button to turn it on and work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blender&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A mixer, such as a spice mill, will powder and grind spices or other ingredients. The problem with a blender is that it needs a larger amount of spices to work effectively, as spices or herbs need to cover the blades. A quality mixer will minimize the problems, but it is less effective than a mortar and pestle for small amounts of herbs or spices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.peccoleran.com/p/alternatives-au-mortier-et-pilon-0805.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.peccoleran.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helped :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastActivityDate="2019-03-06T23:10:57.627" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20482" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20479" CreationDate="2019-03-06T23:17:27.277" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all, welcome to the StackExchange community! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I listed few solutions below about reliable techniques once the stain has appeared:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean a shirt collar with &lt;strong&gt;liquid detergent or dishwashing liquid&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the stains are fresh, they have not yet had the time to become encrusted. You can then apply liquid detergent directly to the collar and let it work for about ten minutes before putting the shirt in the machine, respecting the temperature indicated on the label.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean a stain on a shirt collar using &lt;strong&gt;baking soda&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the traces are older, moisten the collar of your shirt with warm water and sprinkle it generously with baking soda. Rub the collar gently with a soft bristle brush. Finally, rinse with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water. Your collar finds all its whiteness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean a shirt collar with &lt;strong&gt;shampoo for oily hair&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To degrease a shirt collar, you can also add shampoo for oily hair to the stain. These shampoos contain agents that remove excess sebum from the scalp, so they are logically effective on fat spots. Rub, then pass the shirt to the washing machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean a stain on a shirt collar with &lt;strong&gt;soda crystals&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method of ecological cleaning: soda crystals. These 100% natural crystals are in the form of white grains similar to wet coarse salt. They are therefore more corrosive than powdered baking soda. You will find easily in all organic stores, or in supermarkets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instructions: dilute a tablespoon of crystals in a bowl of hot water, rub and rinse!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.labelleadresse.com/linge/entretien-du-linge/nettoyer-col-de-chemise.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.labelleadresse.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastActivityDate="2019-03-06T23:17:27.277" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20483" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2316" CreationDate="2019-03-07T03:19:49.227" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/a/8057/54670&quot;&gt;This answer on DIY&lt;/a&gt; (to a similar question) recommends:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I would be tempted to try those removable  stick up hangers from 3M.&#xA;  They come in different sizes for different weights. They don't&#xA;  penetrate or leave a stain when you remove them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0EtP8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried them myself though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2019-03-07T03:19:49.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20484" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20479" CreationDate="2019-03-07T09:22:39.820" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a group of substances for getting stains out of clothes. For white shirts and so on I use stuff called OxyClean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many brands, so I won't advertise the one here. It comes as powder in a little tub and you can add a bit to your machine when washing whites. For really bad shirt collars you can mix it to a paste and let it soak in a while. I have done this on my son's uniform shirts and it's amazing. Of course you have to read the small print before use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not quite a lifehack, but it's not expensive so maybe this will pass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2019-03-07T09:22:39.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20485" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="509" CreationDate="2019-03-07T12:13:43.357" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It just happened to me. Take a small paperclip. Bend it back and forth until you have a long U shape, or you can do this with a heavy pair of scissors. Push the ends of the paperclip through 2 holes in the button all the way until the top of the U lays flat on the top of the button, then push the extended ends through the material of your shirt. Bend the ends back like a staple and you have your temporary fix.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27138" LastActivityDate="2019-03-07T12:13:43.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20487" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20480" CreationDate="2019-03-07T13:23:44.893" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A sturdy bowl or pot  and the handle of a clean screwdriver will work as the pestle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27138" LastActivityDate="2019-03-07T13:23:44.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20489" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20502" CreationDate="2019-03-07T15:47:19.160" Score="0" ViewCount="342" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been looking in to neurofeedback as a therapy for increasing focus, but I don't want to spend 100 dollars a session for 50 session to essentially play a video game that monitors my brain.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking all my Arduinos and Raspberry Pis might be able to do the job for me, not sure if there are brain sensors.  At the very least, I don't think it could hurt (at least, it's probably more harmless than sleeping on neodymium magnet pillow). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to get the same effect as a neurofeedback therapy session in my own home? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22976" LastEditorUserId="25850" LastEditDate="2019-03-08T14:23:24.190" LastActivityDate="2019-03-11T13:31:53.150" Title="Homebased neurofeedback therapy" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20489" CreationDate="2019-03-08T08:24:05.920" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This thing has been 'invented' a long time ago - it's called meditation. I'm not knowledgeable enough on the topic to discuss it (and this is not the right place for it) but there are many different types of meditation depending on what you want to achieve (it is not just sitting in a lotus pose doing &quot;om&quot;, if that's what you imagine). You may be interested in researching this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27146" LastActivityDate="2019-03-08T08:24:05.920" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20492" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20489" CreationDate="2019-03-08T08:42:40.727" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;By researching on the internet about what you have asked, I can say for sure that it is possible to make a DIY EEG using Arduino. I found many blogs and videos amoung which this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-EEG-and-ECG-Circuit/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Instructables post &lt;/a&gt;was the top search result. But I can't say how much accurate it will be. Obviously you can try building one as its quite cheaper than your per session cost. If you get the desired results, then you many keep using it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25850" LastActivityDate="2019-03-08T08:42:40.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20493" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14809" CreationDate="2019-03-08T20:53:02.933" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Surprised nobody has mentioned book stands. I am looking to buy &quot;WIZ book stand&quot; as used by youtuber &quot;The Man Sitting Next to Me&quot; in his study live streams. Seems to be a solid solution given you have the physical space. Links below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Man Sitting Next to Me's: &lt;a href=&quot;https://amzn.to/2M9aVVW&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://amzn.to/2M9aVVW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another one, highly rated: &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00MVBDLFC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/BestBookStand-Nice-Production-Bookstand-Bookstands/dp/B00MVBDLFC/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27151" LastEditorUserId="27151" LastEditDate="2019-03-10T00:55:49.960" LastActivityDate="2019-03-10T00:55:49.960" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20494" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14054" CreationDate="2019-03-08T21:25:23.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nothing needs to be added to soda to remove the fizz.&lt;/strong&gt; The gas can be removed mechanically.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Loosen the top of the container until you hear the characteristic &quot;woosh&quot; of the pressure being released from the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drive the carbon dioxide from a soft drink by striking the side of the [plastic] container with a heavy spoon/butterknife handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sudden jolt will immediately drive the gas from the liquid. Start with a light tap so the soft drink will remain in the container without overflowing. Repeat, gradually increasing the force of the &quot;taps.&quot; After a few knocks, the drink will be nearly flat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will work better if the soda/pop is at room temperature. A warm liquid cannot hold as much gas than if it's cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chill the flat liquid for consumption if desired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try it. It works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-03-08T21:25:23.167" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7545" CreationDate="2019-03-09T17:02:33.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Either use magnetic connectors (which in effect are similar to Apple’s magsafe system):&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y0toZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/y0toZ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;mag&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or, to really &lt;strong&gt;fortify&lt;/strong&gt;, use heatshrink tubing on a thin layer of hot glue:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eyz1I.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eyz1I.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;hst&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need 10 or 15mm heatshrink tubing. When you heat it over the glue, it creates a strong bond that will require some effort to break. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastActivityDate="2019-03-09T17:02:33.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18705" CreationDate="2019-03-10T08:56:40.043" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on your use case, you could go the very old-fashioned route:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before cotton swabs were a disposable item, medical offices used cotton wool wound tightly around metal rods. The tips were rough to increase “grip” and the cotton wool “spun” around, forming the kind of bud we are still familiar with. With a bit of practice, nurses could “prime” the sticks in literally seconds and adjust the amount of cotton to the specific need. I distinctly remember the assistant at my vet’s doing that while talking with me about some other things. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried it out myself with a thin bamboo skewer and some regular cotton wool when I needed a cotton swab with a longer handle (not for medical purposes, but household/craft related) and found it quite easy to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2019-03-10T08:56:40.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20500" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20616" CreationDate="2019-03-10T18:58:49.310" Score="4" ViewCount="171" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like watching videos on my tablet computer while lying down on my sofa. In order to see the display without being forced to watch sideways or getting a kink in my neck, I have to hold the tablet in my hand above my body. Since this gets too heavy very quickly, I thought about propping the tablet up on the back rest of my sofa.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My problem is that any stand or prop always has the display facing upwards. But my head lies below the tablet, so I'd like it to face downwards (without covering too much of the display).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I mount my tablet onto the backrest or a big pillow of my sofa so the display faces down?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I need to use my tablet for other purposes than watching videos, so the solution should not permanently attach it to the sofa or otherwise make it hard to use. It's acceptable to buy and repurpose appliances and other stuff for this, as long as I can store the result away when it's not needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-04-07T02:46:19.237" Title="Prop up tablet computer angling display downwards" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20502" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20489" CreationDate="2019-03-11T07:27:00.210" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've discussed this with a neuroscience PhD student, and his answer was that you'd need to buy the helmet, or make one with plans from someone who really knows their stuff. He mentioned OpenBCI. (We discussed this a few years ago, but the small electronics scene hasn't changed much.) It looks like that kit costs $600-$850. There are other options, if you search for &quot;open eeg&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is in the analysis, according to my friend. How do you target what types of brain signals are what you want? My friend indicated that setting it up for biofeedback was pretty much infeasible without the help of an expert. I suspect you can find more detail on this problem in biohacking forums.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for the instructable you referred to, I couldn't find any comments that said they made it and it worked. However, I did find comments pointing out serious flaws in the explanation of how the device is supposed to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: Muse makes a headband and meditation app which does some amount of biofeedback, but having used a few times, I still can't say whether it works or is just detecting calmness (which is absolutely not the same as focus, nor is it the same as what your biofeedback is looking for).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2019-03-11T13:31:53.150" LastActivityDate="2019-03-11T13:31:53.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5949" CreationDate="2019-03-11T13:13:50.860" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/20433/how-to-prevent-salt-shaker-holes-from-being-clogged-with-damp-salt&quot;&gt;This question&lt;/a&gt; has an answer that's totally different, but I find it works quite well: place salt and other clumping spices in a sealed box or bag with a cheap calcium chloride dehumidifier packed/box. You can't use silica, because it reaches equilibrium and stops doing anything, while calcium chloride will work for a while even after it has totally liquified. The effect is strong enough that it will restore a salt shaker that has already clumped. The obvious disadvantage is that it's annoying to store your salt in a sealed container, but you could probably get away with keeping the salt in there two days out of each week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2019-03-11T13:13:50.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20500" CreationDate="2019-03-11T19:54:22.430" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Years ago, I had a friend that liked to watch TV in bed lying down without lifting his head.  He got a pair of glasses that redirected his vision 90 degrees (see link below).  If you get a pair of those, you can rest your tablet on a regular stand on your belly but it will appear to be above your head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lazy Readers Prism Glasses Bed Prism Spectacles Horizontal Eyeglasses for Reading/Watching TV Lying Down in Bed/Sofa, Myopia Presbyopic usable, Unisex &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B079M2NZV4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079M2NZV4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WWRHCb07CTG6W&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2019-03-11T19:54:22.430" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20506" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-03-14T20:34:54.783" Score="1" ViewCount="78" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have several Lavash Bread wraps packed together in a plastic bag:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4T7bO.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4T7bOm.png&quot; alt=&quot;picture of Lavash wraps&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I separate the wraps? It seems that when they are packaged and weight is put on them during delivery, they are impossible to separate each one individually.  I always end up throwing away the ones that are stuck together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27198" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2019-07-18T19:30:10.857" LastActivityDate="2019-08-17T20:00:45.040" Title="Separating lavash" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20507" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-03-14T22:07:16.950" Score="1" ViewCount="695" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got some Notebooks which are 15 or 25% filled. One of them I love it and do not want to throw it away as it got 75% empty pages, instead I want to use to take notes, but as 25% is filled with stuff which is not needed, how can I make sure I always open from where I started as a New Notebook? One can argue, use the bookmark (Ribbon) with notebook but what If I need more bookmark to remind myself of key points. How can I not let the notebook go to waste?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-04-10T16:06:31.543" Title="How can reuse partial notebook to go waste" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20508" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20507" CreationDate="2019-03-15T06:59:25.800" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tape the old pages together, or use a paperclip to hold the old pages together. If it's a spiral notebook, simply rip out the old pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27202" LastActivityDate="2019-03-15T06:59:25.800" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19792" CreationDate="2019-03-15T08:39:57.877" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider using &lt;strong&gt;rubbing alcohol&lt;/strong&gt;? Cheap &amp;amp; effective solvent in my experience. Perhaps apply &amp;amp; scrub with an old toothbrush? &#xA;If still stained with grime, possibly try OTCounter cleaning products:&#xA; 1) is those ‘magic eraser’ products that work like a chemical sponge when dampened.&#xA; 2)try SOS pads, those abrasive/soapy blue scrubbing products?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps reframe/rationalize: acceptance. In the end little or no harm, how much effort does this dirty gasket warrant? &#xA;Best of luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;AX&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27203" LastActivityDate="2019-03-15T08:39:57.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20510" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20507" CreationDate="2019-03-15T11:01:51.910" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a white sheet of paper the same size as the pages of your notebook between the last filled page and the first empty one. Neatly align it with the pages.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a sheet of decorative paper (white, colored, marbeled, whatever you like) that's bigger than the notebook on top of the white one. The pretty side of the paper should face the empty pages.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close the notebook. Let the front cover face you.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mark the dimensions of the front cover on the backside of the decorative paper. draw a little wider than the actual dimensions are so you won't end up with any lines in the finished product.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the book so the backside of the decorative paper faces you.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply a weak glue inside the mark you made. If you're sure you never want to remove the paper again, you can use a strong glue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close the notebook and make sure the decorative paper adheres to the inside of the front cover. Let the glue &lt;strong&gt;dry completely before continuing&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Neatly trim the decorative paper to the size of the notebook. Remove the lines to mark the size of the cover in this process.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can now open the notebook again. The old pages will be trapped in a pouch made by the decorative paper. The one loose sheet glides over the old pages and lets you open the book without ripping out pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method only works if the front cover is bigger than the pages inside the notebook. If you try to fix too many pages like that, they'll likely rip the decorative sheet from the cover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-03-15T13:30:12.407" LastActivityDate="2019-03-15T13:30:12.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20511" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20512" CreationDate="2019-03-15T18:03:47.683" Score="1" ViewCount="3682" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I don't have an egg tray or egg carton how to carry eggs without breaking them? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19573" LastActivityDate="2019-03-15T18:57:41.073" Title="How to carry eggs without egg tray or egg carton?" Tags="&lt;eggs&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20511" CreationDate="2019-03-15T18:57:41.073" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;One of the old classic methods used sawdust (dry sand also works): put a layer of sawdust in a (wood) box, nest some eggs into it (well separated from either other and the side/bottom of the box).  Add more sawdust, until you can nest another layer of eggs with similar separation between layers as between eggs in a layer.  Continue until you run out of eggs or space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method (which also helps preserve freshness without refrigeration) is to pour barely-melted bacon fat (or plain lard) over the eggs, which are nested into a container like a bucket.  The fat prevents movement, which would be required for the eggs to break; it also excludes air, reducing the speed of spoilage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could use a tube (like the core roll from aluminum foil, which is about the right size) -- plug the tube with something soft and resilient, like high density foam, add an egg, another plug, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What all of these methods have in common is that they immobilize the eggs, as well as preventing external impact.  Anything that accomplishes both ought to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-03-15T18:57:41.073" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20513" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20500" CreationDate="2019-03-16T05:51:01.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a cook book support. You can find plenty of them on Amazon or E-bay.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24797" LastActivityDate="2019-03-16T05:51:01.653" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20514" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20516" CreationDate="2019-03-16T20:42:16.180" Score="0" ViewCount="783" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've bought a car that was stuck for two years into a garage and was used for storing a car part that left the rear carpet filled with ATF Oil. I did cleaning of the carpet with Kitchen Antigrease (Mister Músculo), and Dish Washing Soap. Both did clean of dirt and some of the greasy behaviour but the smell keeps strong, and not mentioning on hot days smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done a deep Google search and got no chemical hint to this. Can you guys help me out? I'm getting some dizzy driving with the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27219" LastActivityDate="2020-07-13T01:14:40.843" Title="Clean Automatic Transmission Fluid (Oil) from Car Carpet" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20515" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10907" CreationDate="2019-03-17T00:07:24.057" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;How much do you want to mod your car?  The 12v heated cups and such work reasonably well, but many of them are designed more to keep already warm things from cooling off too much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However...  For about $100 you can get a 12v DC to 120v AC inverter that is sufficiently powerful for you to simply take a small microwave with you and heat up whatever you like as easily as though you were at home.  You'd have to decide between wiring the inverter in so the power sockets were inside the cab and dealing with getting out and opening the hood and hooking the thing up when you needed it.  Which is more practical depends a lot on what kind of car you have and how much space is available in the engine compartment and passenger area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do a lot of winter driving and are willing to invest a bit in a more powerful alternator for your car, you can even have the system able to run a full 15A circuit.  Personally I find it to be quite nice to just use a heat gun to defrost my windows in comfort instead of scraping ice or having to wait for the engine to warm up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If cost is your primary concern, my grandparents used to just stop and warm the baby's bottle on the exhaust manifold of the engine.  Those are hot enough to cook on even, but the practicality depends on what engine the car has and whether there's a spot to set things.  At one point it was even somewhat common to see modifications that attached a small oven box so you could cook things as you drove down the road, but cars had more space in the engine compartment in that era, so it's usually not a practical modification now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24864" LastActivityDate="2019-03-17T00:07:24.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20514" CreationDate="2019-03-17T01:40:25.783" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Replace the carpet... it would cost less than all the cleaning needed to remove all the ATF. However, the smell may have soaked into the paint and upholstery. Remove the carpet at least temporarily to check if the smell persists without it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2019-03-17T01:40:25.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10999" CreationDate="2019-03-17T03:38:43.823" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have same issue with my front loader washing machine and after balance a couple of day start to walk again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some friend recommend to check &lt;a href=&quot;https://knivel.com/washing-machine-foot-pads/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;anti vibration pads&lt;/a&gt;, it is a small piece of rubber that are magical.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check about it..!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27222" LastActivityDate="2019-03-17T03:38:43.823" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20518" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-03-17T09:22:50.933" Score="1" ViewCount="1504" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a heat pump dryer that's stated to smell a bit kind of a mildew smell I suppose. Because of this, I've taken to ensure that the clothes are out of it almost immediately e.g. no leaving overnight like I used to be able to with a vented dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Steps I've taken to minimise the smell&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take clothes and water out as soon as possible &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave the water catchment outside the dryer. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tried calling the dryer vendor and did not get any good suggestions. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What I've considered&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dismantling the dryer to clean the internals (Many problems and challenges with this)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What next&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm a little stuck getting the smell out of the dryer, so id love to know a viable solution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27218" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-03-17T10:29:19.323" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T07:57:23.840" Title="How can I get the smell out of a Condenser / Heatpump dryer?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20519" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2019-03-17T10:29:01.213" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tips and tricks to be used for the benefit of children, or by the children themselves. Tag for questions involving children and infants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-03-17T10:29:01.213" LastActivityDate="2019-03-17T10:29:01.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20520" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2019-03-17T10:29:01.213" Score="0" Body="Tips and tricks to be used for the benefit of children, or by the children themselves. Tag for questions involving children and infants." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-03-17T10:29:01.213" LastActivityDate="2019-03-17T10:29:01.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19792" CreationDate="2019-03-18T12:25:49.203" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use various Eco-cleaning ideas suggested by &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.neatspiration.com.au&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Neatspiration&lt;/a&gt; to make your fridge completely clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27231" LastActivityDate="2019-03-18T12:25:49.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20188" CreationDate="2019-03-18T13:36:53.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One more eeasy method that you can use a soft brush to clean your laptop keyboard ,it's also not harmful for your laptop,and don't waste your time or energy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2019-03-18T13:36:53.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20470" CreationDate="2019-03-18T13:42:00.737" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a air tight cup to remove the glass from a table ,this method is very easy and quickly &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2019-03-18T13:42:00.737" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20526" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20382" CreationDate="2019-03-18T15:07:29.383" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;good tips given already, but we do have a great way to better hair health by using products that are naturally and botanically based.  i found this product a couple of years ago and it has changed my hair completely! &#xA;Send me a message via email and I would be glad to send you the the link to to try the product for yourself. It all begins with scalp health! hope all is well. My email is [removed by community edit]&#xA;put &quot;hair health&quot; in the subject line and I'll know it is you. ;-)&#xA;Heidi&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27233" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2019-03-18T15:21:59.957" LastActivityDate="2019-03-18T15:21:59.957" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20527" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20518" CreationDate="2019-03-19T07:51:08.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it behaves like a conventional heat pump by extracting the humidity (water) from clothing. The water condensed has to go somewhere. Perhaps it is a drainage issue. Standing water will help mold and mildew grow..hence the smell. This is the first time I have heard of a heat pump dryer so I am just speculating. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2019-03-19T07:51:08.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20528" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20531" CreationDate="2019-03-19T14:56:09.687" Score="2" ViewCount="9818" Body="&lt;p&gt;Where I sleep I can easily be awaken by the sounds of my neighbors. Therefore I usually wear earplugs to sleep. Because I work flextime, this is not a problem. However there are certain deadlines which I have to meet. I usually don't hear the alarm while wearing earplugs. What are some methods to still hear the alarm while wearing earplugs to sleep?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24050" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T13:35:36.513" Title="Sleep with earplugs but still hear alarm" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20529" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20528" CreationDate="2019-03-19T15:34:35.053" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can think of two (or maybe three) options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Buy a clock with a louder alarm. Depending on how loud the alarm needs to be, you might even buy one of those old-fashioned alarm clocks with two bells on the top and a small metal mallet that rattles between them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Buy an alarm clock that uses light instead of sound to wake you up. These are generally made for people with hearing impairments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) (This may or may not be an option, depending on your living situation.) If someone else lives with you, and they generally wake up before you, ask them to wake you up at a particular time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-03-19T15:34:35.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20530" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20528" CreationDate="2019-03-19T17:32:23.660" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a smart watch or health watch, those can frequently be used as alarm clocks that vibrate. I find it very effective as something vibrating on your wrist in the middle of the night is quite disconcerting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2019-03-19T17:32:23.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20531" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20528" CreationDate="2019-03-20T00:20:49.723" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't rely on just your muted hearing for the wake-up call. Try a multimedia approach with a timer&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An inexpensive electric timer can be set to turn on both a vibrator and a bright light at the same time. The combination will be more effective in addition to anything you're using now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put both the vibrator and the lamp where they will disturb you on cue. The timer is pretty dependable as they work with synchronous motors the same as electric clocks. The only thing missing will be the displayed time. For that actual indication, use a regular alarm clock plugged into a different electric socket from the timer. ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a dollar or two more, you can get a small &quot;button flasher&quot; that blinks the light.&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P2RJR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P2RJR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;button flasher&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The flasher button is put into the light bulb socket - screw the light bulb back into the socket to hold the button in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the timer activates, the bulb will flash and the vibrator will pull you back into reality.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Morning!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-03-20T00:20:49.723" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20532" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10907" CreationDate="2019-03-20T10:40:54.603" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An easy option for a day trip I would purchase the pre made single use cartons of formula which do not need chilling and use as required. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27244" LastActivityDate="2019-03-20T10:40:54.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20533" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10999" CreationDate="2019-03-20T10:44:57.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Check the balance of the feet on each corner and adjust if required.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Check the machine is not overloaded and the contents are equally distributed when filling.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Place padding or foam spacers between the sides of the machine and housing unit in order to absorb any vibrations.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27244" LastActivityDate="2019-03-20T10:44:57.543" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20352" CreationDate="2019-03-20T10:51:21.863" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can’t replace it Then Clean your iron.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It has burns on the plate because you’re using it too hot and not keeping it topped up with water.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Do not use an abrasive cloth as it will scratch the plate making it is less.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Don’t use on clothes with vinyl printing or nylon which can melt.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27244" LastActivityDate="2019-03-20T10:51:21.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20535" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20468" CreationDate="2019-03-20T16:09:11.817" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My idea is to submerge it in dry rice. The water would be absorbed by the rice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26852" LastActivityDate="2019-03-20T16:09:11.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20536" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20352" CreationDate="2019-03-20T16:23:17.907" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm gonna start by telling you &lt;strong&gt;a way to clean this&lt;/strong&gt;. Plug in the iron and &lt;strong&gt;rub a paracetamol tablet&lt;/strong&gt; on its ironing surface whilst it is hot. This would melt the sticky substance altogether and you could now wipe it off with a tissue or something. This always works for me but please be careful!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Concerning &lt;strong&gt;how to prevent this&lt;/strong&gt; in the first place, I think the heat for whatever fabric type should always be set to the appropriate mark. Every type of fabric has the &lt;strong&gt;appropriate temperature&lt;/strong&gt; it should be set to so check your iron. This prevents burning. If you feel the iron is too hot also, please reduce the temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also &lt;strong&gt;keep the iron standing when you are temporally not ironing&lt;/strong&gt; (for example when adjusting or folding your clothes). This prevents the burning of any surface it might be placed on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27246" LastActivityDate="2019-03-20T16:23:17.907" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20537" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20399" CreationDate="2019-03-20T16:35:09.047" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Clean your hands and face as often as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stop touching your face with your fingers all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a clean pillow-case. Clean it more often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stop eating potato chips and other greasy/salty snacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drink a lot of water all the time. (A LOT) If you don't like to drink water, drink it until you like it. The more the better, seriously. Poisoning yourself with &quot;too much water&quot; is very difficult. Water will dilute the pollution inside you and flush the bad stuff out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do eat salty and greasy foods, compensate by drinking a lot of water after.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drink water when you drink alcohol. (one glass of beer, one glass of water) This will not prevent you from being drunk, don't worry. It does prevent hangover however.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are a teenager, consider that you are in the worst age for this, time will help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There might not be a miracle solution for you but all these can help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are over 20 years old and still experience acne problems even with applying these methods, consider talking to a doctor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: my own experience. When I stopped eating BBQ chips every night before sleep, it magically went away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: Noticed from your profile that you work with computers, like me. A lot of people in this field sit all day long and can develop unhealthy habits. I don't know if that is your case. Try to be healthy. If you are fat and eat a lot of fast-foods, the acne might be only one symptom of a general unhealthy lifestyle. You cannot correct just that one symptom, you need to address the root cause and be more healthy overall. Try to do a MINIMUM of exercise EVERY day, just walking 20 mins is something, compared to nothing at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26852" LastEditorUserId="26852" LastEditDate="2019-03-20T16:42:59.023" LastActivityDate="2019-03-20T16:42:59.023" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20541" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-03-21T14:41:54.470" Score="0" ViewCount="68" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my home, I have put asbestos sheet on the roof of my house. In some places I found it to be broken like this . how can I repair this using home made things? &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QukXj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QukXj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ru1IY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ru1IY.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26437" LastEditorUserId="26437" LastEditDate="2019-03-22T02:04:49.753" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T08:34:13.887" Title="Problem with asbestos sheet roof" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20542" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-03-22T02:46:53.197" Score="0" ViewCount="75" Body="&lt;p&gt;i've recently lost the stylus to my phone, and seeing as how i've got some commissions needing to be finished, i really need help on what to use for a replacement. i've tried just about everything- cotton swab, band-aid, pencil, ds stylus, expo marker cap, headphone jack, even a cashew- and yet nothing works, so far. my phone is a samsung, and i assume that it has something to do with that. i've heard that aluminum foil works but i don't quite think we have any. if anyone knows any other solutions, it'd be greatly appreciated if you would share. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27252" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T07:00:28.020" Title="stylus replacements" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2019-03-28T13:53:31.580" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20542" CreationDate="2019-03-22T06:54:01.783" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your phone screen senses your touch by detecting changes in electrical field strength caused by your finger (which is slightly capable of conducting electricity) touching the surface. This technology is known as a capacitive touch screen. An alternative technology used to be more prevalent  called resistive touch, that relied upon pressure deforming the screen and bringing two electrically conductive layers inside the screen onto contact with each other&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Resistive screens are more precise, whereas capacitive screens are harder to damage and can detect being touched in multiple places at once&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Critically in your experiments, resistive screens can be touched with anything, because it is entirely the screen deforming that detects the location. Capacitive screens must be touched with something electrically conductive and none of the things you've tried are. You said you'd tried a ds stylus - if that's a stylus from a Nintendo DS then it's a good example of a resistive screen- take a look at the screen sideways as you press on it and you'll see the screen surfaces is soft and deforms when pressed. The DS stylus is effectively just a pointy bit of plastic&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The upshot of all this is you're going to have to replace your stylus with another one dedicatedly designed to work with a capacitive screen, there isn't really a lifehack that works out other than eg the metal handle of a knife or similar - and even then these objects aren't as effective because the end doesn't make superb contact with an area of the screen (dedicated styluses are slightly soft at the tip) and really you only risk damaging the screen surface&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fortunately, until you get a replacement stylus you should find that a finger works, though it may lack the required precision that a stylus gave you. You'll really only be able to counter that by zooming in so your imprecise touch can hit a bigger area. On the upside they're quite hard to lose :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-03-22T07:00:28.020" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T07:00:28.020" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20544" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20528" CreationDate="2019-03-22T07:36:19.660" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a pair of closed-back, in-the-ear headphones to use as earplugs. Plug them into your phone so the alarm sound plays in the headphones&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T07:36:19.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20545" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20518" CreationDate="2019-03-22T07:46:33.937" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've a Bosch HPC dryer that advertises itself as having a self cleaning condenser, and there isn't a noticeable smell after two years use. &#xA;I'd look at cleaning all easy access areas that moisture builds up first - the condenser unit should be removable for cleaning, as should the water tank. The compartment the condenser sits in would be a prime candidate too. If the dryer is connected via a permanent drain system to the wate water pipes, ensure the trap that prevents sewer smells entering the dryer is working properly &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect that HPCs may be more liable to mold growth because they don't run as hot as a standard condenser &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-03-22T07:57:23.840" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T07:57:23.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20546" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20410" CreationDate="2019-03-22T07:48:16.547" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you say &quot;turn off the heat completely&quot; I assume you just lowered the thermostats to the lowest level. If they are electronic thermostat the lowest temperature that they engage at is 5 C. Mechanical thermostats are 10 C minimum. In both scenarios your place was maintained above freezing therefore no issue. Most houses these days are largely air tight and well insulated and probably maintained a habitable temperature for a week if the exterior temperature was only down to 0 C. If it was -20 C for a week that would be different&#xA;story. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T07:48:16.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20541" CreationDate="2019-03-22T08:34:13.887" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't mess with asbestos without a hazmat suit or proper training. That being said, you can a) seal it off with plastic sheets and tape or b) use varnish to seal it up. If you use varnish, don't put so much that it adds a lot of weight while wet. If it sags and falls off, the fresh break will release more barbed mineral fibers that can get stuck in your lungs causing sustained inflammation that leads to DNA mutation and cancer in 20 years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27253" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T08:34:13.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20528" CreationDate="2019-03-22T08:38:11.810" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Set the alarm clock in or in front of a something bowl-shaped (like a bowl for example) to direct and amplify the sound. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27253" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T08:38:11.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17448" CreationDate="2019-03-22T08:45:27.967" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The [induction] coil inside the pan is probably the wrong shape, size, or distance away from the stove top. The ability to transfer power through induction is heavily dependent on proximity. I believe it drops off at an inverse square, just like magnetism.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27253" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T08:45:27.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20550" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20507" CreationDate="2019-03-22T16:30:47.217" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you considered getting some wood glue/PVA, watering it down, and then brushing an inch wide strip down the outer edge of each page (one side only will be fine) that you don't want, then laying a plastic bag or similar over the last page, closing the book and weighting it down? After some time the front pages you don't want will be all stuck together and bonded to the front cover&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T16:30:47.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6081" CreationDate="2019-03-22T17:21:29.980" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Any object with the following properties can act as a stylus&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The tip must be able to conduct electricity (like metal or a wet sponge)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It must conduct electricity to your hand (a pair of pliers with insulated handles doesn't work because the current cannot flow into your hand)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The tip must be roughly the size of a finger tip (in my experiment, it had to be wider than 5mm). Most displays filter out small points of contact to reduce unintentional activation.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The result of my 5 minutes experiment looks like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mJ8WV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mJ8WV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That leaves one last problem: how to avoid scratches on your display?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tape a small piece of damp sponge to the tip of your DIY stylus&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap and tape a piece of normal office paper around the tip and slightly dampen it with water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut a little piece of foil from either a bag of potato chips / crisps (the kind that looks silver on the inside) or an anti-static bag that electronic components are usually packed in. Tape that around the tip of your stylus.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you happen to have conductive tape, simply tape a small piece onto the tip.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-03-22T17:21:29.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20553" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13982" CreationDate="2019-03-23T07:12:17.093" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take it to a local business that has document destruction shredders that will cross shred or turn to pulp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27255" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2019-03-25T11:03:09.697" LastActivityDate="2019-03-25T11:03:09.697" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20554" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20555" CreationDate="2019-03-23T14:25:37.120" Score="2" ViewCount="255" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is it possible to pull the plug (white object in the bottle in the image) out with no special tool.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Lxon0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Lxon0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Rubber plug in the despenser&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27077" LastActivityDate="2019-04-01T21:49:09.293" Title="How do I pull the rubber plug out of this despenser" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20554" CreationDate="2019-03-23T16:19:19.647" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might be able to pull it out with a hook.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can unbend things like a wire coat hanger, a very large paper clip or a similar object and then bend it into a long hook that fits through the bottle neck. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try to push the whole hook through the middle opening of the plug, then let one end of the hook wrap around the outside of the plug. You should then be able to pull it through the bottle neck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another solution that is way more fiddly is to use a string to pull it out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First you need to bind a weight to the end like a small screw nut. Let the string down into the bottle and put the weight through the opening in the plug. Then gentla shake the bottle around so the string catches the plug and the weight falls back out of the bottle neck. You can then pull on both ends of the string to pull the plug out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-03-23T16:19:19.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20558" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13982" CreationDate="2019-03-25T18:14:50.703" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a torch lighter. Nothing heavy duty, just a five dollar single jet. These are great for most shipping labels for a good reason:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many of the labels used for shipping, especially Amazon and UPS, use a thermal-reactive label. This helps with the printing process on their end I believe, but it also means that a quick application from the torch can completely black out any details on your packaging. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is, of course, with the understanding that you are a responsible adult who knows to use this method in a well ventilated area, and not to apply the torch long enough to cause the package to actually burn. It shouldn't be longer than half a second to black out the label without causing any fires. Just keep in mind that this works for most, but not all, labels like this. There are still a few ink-based labels in use and those will just burn instead of blacken from this.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27091" LastActivityDate="2019-03-25T18:14:50.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20507" CreationDate="2019-03-25T21:21:27.177" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Accept that in used notebooks some pages always will be outdated. If you can’t either remove them (no perforated edge) or just ignore them (personal challenge), use a pen and maybe a ruler to “cross out” the page as “no longer valid or relevant”. No need to go overboard, a diagonal line or two will likely be enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to find specific pages („next empty page“ or just a bookmark), use sticky notes to create tabs. They come in different colors, sizes and materials and you can even write on them. And they can be re-positioned or removed. Pick what works for you and pleases your aesthetic sense. I have university notes where most of the outer edge (and / or top edge) consists of such an index. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are very crafty (and can live with more permanent bookmarks) think of washi tape. For inspiration, check out some avid bujo (slang for Bulllet Journal) enthusiasts’ blogs or Instagram feeds. (Warnings: Can be a rabbit hole.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2019-03-26T19:46:00.827" LastActivityDate="2019-03-26T19:46:00.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20560" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-03-26T06:40:15.303" Score="0" ViewCount="72" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a grey t-shirt that had oil on it, so I was hand washing it to remove the oil. It left white marks on it. How do I fix without dyeing it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27267" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-03-30T18:06:25.313" LastActivityDate="2019-04-15T12:37:12.653" Title="I have a grey cotton golf t-shirt. I was hand washing it to remove an oil stain. It left white marks. How do I fix it without dyeing the t-shirt?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20560" CreationDate="2019-03-26T11:15:43.107" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I'm understanding correctly, removing the oil stain took some of the original color from the shirt.  If that's the case, there isn't really any way to fix it.  Even redying the shirt (assuming it's cotton and will even take dye) won't cover the fact that the original dye has the new dye added, but the lighter patches less of that original dye -- they'll still be lighter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you can do is permanently assign that shirt for the kind of work that got the oil stain (and if it's cotton, it's effectively impossible to remove all the oil anyway).  If it's a favorite, you might try to find another identical one to wear when you don't want the patches to show.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-03-26T11:15:43.107" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20562" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20560" CreationDate="2019-03-26T15:38:32.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In this case the best solution is probably to bleach all color from the shirt and have a white shirt instead of a grey one with stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Go to a grocery store or drug store and buy bleach from the laundry detergent isle (there are other types of bleach that are not suitable to bleach clothing).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would mix the appropriate amount of bleach with water in a bucket and put the shirt in the bucket for the appropriate time (read the instructions on the packaging). Keep the bucket outside or in a very well ventilated area. &lt;strong&gt;Make sure no children or animals have access to the bucket or the package of bleach!&lt;/strong&gt; Occasionally stir the shirt in the bucket with a stick or pole. Since the bleach will react with the pole as well, use something you don't need anymore or you can dispose of afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-03-26T15:38:32.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20566" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20554" CreationDate="2019-03-28T17:14:48.213" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Looks like plug is polyethylene.   Acetone dissolves polyethylene, so get a bottle of nail polish remover (acetone), pour it in and wait till it dissolves enough to let it flow out.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2019-03-28T17:14:48.213" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20567" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20456" CreationDate="2019-03-29T03:34:03.863" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nylon bags are really good point for humid climate. I used plastic bags in Thailand and got actual mould on my dirty laundry. Then switched to nylon bags and solved this. Also, many hotels have free nylon laundry bags. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic trash bags work well in dry climate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27285" LastActivityDate="2019-03-29T03:34:03.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20568" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20428" CreationDate="2019-03-29T03:39:36.843" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try to use slow gradual lightener at home. It works very slowly, so you’ll know when to stop without looking obviously dyed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On brown hair they give reddish tones, so it may be what you are looking for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just two examples:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/john-frieda-sheer-blonde-go-blonder-lightening-spray-103ml?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4fHkBRDcARIsACV58_GeGeFlLW485-oGVOMadMO5Oq_QshRchZPr63Iseq-BrMugf8EV_MMaAnuCEALw_wcB&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/john-frieda-sheer-blonde-go-blonder-lightening-spray-103ml?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4fHkBRDcARIsACV58_GeGeFlLW485-oGVOMadMO5Oq_QshRchZPr63Iseq-BrMugf8EV_MMaAnuCEALw_wcB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cosmeticcapital.com.au/loreal-paris-casting-sunkiss-jelly-02-dark-blonde?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4fHkBRDcARIsACV58_F86SzgTXVqK1rb2vUww8PK_j69eAUJ5X3TuvDJ5u8G1EMJW6FSOiMaAnGpEALw_wcB&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.cosmeticcapital.com.au/loreal-paris-casting-sunkiss-jelly-02-dark-blonde?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4fHkBRDcARIsACV58_F86SzgTXVqK1rb2vUww8PK_j69eAUJ5X3TuvDJ5u8G1EMJW6FSOiMaAnGpEALw_wcB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27285" LastActivityDate="2019-03-29T03:39:36.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20571" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18757" CreationDate="2019-03-29T19:23:45.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;nevermind, i smashed them with a brick&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think the best way will be either cut the bad part out and then solder wires again without that part or completely replace headphone (I did it!) or cable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24763" LastActivityDate="2019-03-29T19:23:45.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20572" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7316" CreationDate="2019-03-31T12:45:56.137" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Reuse the tube that hydration tablets come in. E.g., Nuun or Hydralyte&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27296" LastActivityDate="2019-03-31T12:45:56.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20573" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20585" CreationDate="2019-03-31T17:11:29.853" Score="5" ViewCount="1253" Body="&lt;p&gt;Because the clothes line was already occupied and we do not have a laundry dryer I was stuck with a load of washed clothes and no place to dry them. What are some alternative ways to dry your clothes? As a temporary solution I placed my wet laundry in paper bags and stacked them in a corner of my room. I only washed underwear so I did not have any big or heavy pieces of laundry. The laundry dried rather slow and was still a little damp after 3 days. The laundry also smelled a bit like paper / carton. Apart from that I could not find any negative consequences using this method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some alternative methods given the scenario described?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24050" LastEditorUserId="24050" LastEditDate="2019-04-01T18:27:33.747" LastActivityDate="2019-06-13T10:01:39.547" Title="How to dry clothes without clothes line or laundry dryer" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20575" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14436" CreationDate="2019-04-01T00:13:59.670" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash them. I purposefully leave them in my pockets at the end of each week and put the pants throught the washer and dryer... Be careful and I can't say for positive that every headphone will survive, but mine still work after having made it through hundreds of washes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27300" LastActivityDate="2019-04-01T00:13:59.670" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20576" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-01T00:55:06.563" Score="1" ViewCount="97" Body="&lt;p&gt;R.I.P!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AxHZJ.jpg&quot; height=&quot;400&quot;/&gt; &#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6al6b.jpg&quot; height=&quot;400&quot;/&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I used some headphones on my iPad, my ipad ended up falling and the head phones broke above halfway. How can I remove the broken piece?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27301" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2019-04-01T09:42:47.737" LastActivityDate="2019-04-04T04:19:40.787" Title="How can I take my broken headphones out my IPad?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20577" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-01T04:19:49.700" Score="2" ViewCount="2101" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm travelling for several months and don't have space to pack a beard trimmer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to shave every day or so; more like every couple of weeks, but I find it's really difficult to get rid of that much beard with just a disposable razor. It's typically taking around 40 minutes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried to get rid of the worst of it with just scissors but it was a non-starter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have any bright ideas? I'm sure this must be a common problem for backpackers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27303" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-04-01T09:50:40.707" LastActivityDate="2020-04-06T11:38:32.930" Title="Shave off a full beard without access to a beard trimmer" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;&lt;shaving&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20579" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20577" CreationDate="2019-04-01T09:53:49.033" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I carry a small, battery powered electric shaver.  These are small and light and easily carried.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any half-decent such shaver will cope with a few days growth, so you don't have to carry spare batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if you don't normally use an electric shaver, you can put up with one while travelling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2019-04-01T09:53:49.033" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20580" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20577" CreationDate="2019-04-01T10:15:11.110" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I hear you.. shaving 2 weeks worth of growth off your face with a (disposable) multi-blade razor is a pain:&#xA;Usually the bristles immediately clog and wedge themselves into the spaces between the blades. This will end up with your razor irritating your skin and not cutting much anymore..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One solution:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get rid of the space between the blades by only using one blade:&#xA;Get a straight razor &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_razor&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;see Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt; (possibly a &lt;em&gt;Shavette&lt;/em&gt; with disposable blades to avoid the need to strop and hone)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advantages:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;easily transportable&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;independent of electricity&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;quite a decent shave&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;not many things will make you feel as manly as shaving with a straight razor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if you attack your face with a really sharp blade first thing in the morning, not much worse can happen for the rest day.. :-)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27309" LastActivityDate="2019-04-01T10:15:11.110" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20583" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20576" CreationDate="2019-04-01T13:54:23.063" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Duct tape fixes everything, right? You might be able to use duct tape, or a similar tape, to get the plug out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a piece of strong adhesive tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press it into the hole and against the plug.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Push it pretty hard to (hopefully) stick it to the end of the plug. It may help to wad it up a bit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slowly pull the tape off, straight.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Glue would probably work even better, but &lt;strong&gt;I do not recommend it.&lt;/strong&gt; It would be too easy for the glue to stick to the sides of the jack, so you could never get the plug out and/or you could never use the plug again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option is to go to a watch repair or jewelry repair store. Sometimes you can find one in a shopping mall. They have magnifying equipment and tiny tools. They are used to working in very small spaces like your phone's headphone jack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-04-01T13:54:23.063" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20584" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-01T19:47:11.213" Score="2" ViewCount="1868" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm searching for a lifehack that will help prevent a plugged-in vacuum cleaner cord from getting all tangled up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s2Dnn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s2Dnn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;tangled cord&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The vacuum cleaner cannot be easily unplugged, and multiple people use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best solution I have so far is for everyone to be mindful about how they vacuum, and try to make as many turns in one direction as the other.  But that's easier said than done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better, more flexible, solution?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If not, I'm open to answers describing how to untangle the cord without unplugging it or holding the vacuum cleaner up and spinning it around dozens of times (and hopefully guessing the right direction!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastEditorUserId="7112" LastEditDate="2019-04-03T19:10:44.583" LastActivityDate="2019-04-17T14:12:36.893" Title="How to prevent plugged-in vacuum cleaner cord from getting tangled?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;cables&gt;&lt;office&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20585" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20573" CreationDate="2019-04-01T20:58:55.193" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don’t recommend any method that leaves wet laundry in a pile - if you are lucky, it will just take quite long, but more likely than not you will end up with a stinky humid pile that needs rewashing or has even developed mold spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With wet laundry, you want to separate the individual pieces and ensure quick drying and good ventilation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need a makeshift clothes line without any extra material, find a humidity resistant object and drape the individual pieces over them. My personal favorites are radiators (they need not be on), shower rods and the back of chairs (but not your grandparents’ antiquities, please). A broomstick placed horizontally can also hold a few more pieces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With minimum effort, consider rigging up a temporary clothesline, tied between whatever works in your place. Minimal cost, minimal storage space and also handy when traveling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But maybe the most important hack: &lt;em&gt;If you find yourself with a pile of wet laundry and absolutely no way of drying it now, &lt;strong&gt;put it in the freezer&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/em&gt; This will prevent it from getting moldy and smelly until you can dry it by whatever method you prefer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2019-04-01T20:58:55.193" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20586" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20584" CreationDate="2019-04-01T21:20:53.913" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If a non-accessible power outlet is the only option you have, I recommend you invest in a short extension cord, just long enough to reach from the original outlet to the floor (to allow the plugged end to lay on the floor instead of hanging and putting unnecessary stress on the original outlet). You can look into premade cords or craft exactly the preferred length with a piece of cable and two end pieces. For more details on that, ask your hardware store or our sister site &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com&quot;&gt;Home Improvement&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you can simply unplug the vacuum cleaner when you need to untangle the cord and plug it back in as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus: You are free to move the vacuum to other places that you previously couldn’t reach, e.g. storing it out of sight or using it on another floor. You could even “hide” the permanent section a bit by using a white instead of a black extension.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2019-04-01T21:20:53.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20587" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20554" CreationDate="2019-04-01T21:49:09.293" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming a plastic bag doesn't count as a &quot;special tool&quot;, you could try this approach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLMH0NrdfNE&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLMH0NrdfNE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case the video disappears, the short version (pictures are just screen caps from the linked video):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Twist the bag and insert it most of the way into the bottle, leaving the top facing out&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qrf33.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qrf33.png&quot; alt=&quot;jamming plastic bag into bottle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the bottle upside down and gently shake it - the goal is to get the stopper close to the neck of the bottle, nestled inside the plastic bag&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6CjMj.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6CjMj.png&quot; alt=&quot;getting the stopper near the neck&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blow into the bag, inflating it around the plug&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Twist the bag around the plug and pull the bag out, bringing the plug with it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9755" LastActivityDate="2019-04-01T21:49:09.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20588" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20573" CreationDate="2019-04-02T14:01:31.400" Score="4" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put two chairs about 4 to 6 feet apart.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get some twine or light rope and run a dozen or more lengths of twine between the two chairs. Tie securely on both sides.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put newspaper or brown paper bags on the floor under this if the items are dripping wet so you can keep the floor from getting warped or moldy.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hang light items over individual twines, items like socks, underwear and tee shirts.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hang heavy items like slacks or hoodies over multiple lines or over the chair back.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've done this in hotel rooms with a few hand-washed items using a single chair and a single towel rack in the bathroom. This also works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26447" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-04-02T21:47:23.503" LastActivityDate="2019-04-02T21:47:23.503" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20589" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-02T14:33:08.580" Score="0" ViewCount="762" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drinking water is important, don't think I need to explain that. And many times I just forget to drink enough during the day, usually when occupied at work, which is not so good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, are there any hacks that will force me to drink more?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having soft drinks or cola helps to drink more, but that's not healthy either, so I really prefer only water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2019-11-25T14:44:46.250" Title="How to force myself to drink more water?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20590" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20576" CreationDate="2019-04-02T18:36:05.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't think you're going to be able to get it out without opening up the case.  But if you open the case, you might find the broken off plug is accessible from the inside where you can get something sharp to push it out from the end of the broken off stub.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it can't be extracted this way, then you're probably still only looking at replacing the plug socket itself which shouldn't be too big of a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastActivityDate="2019-04-02T18:36:05.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20592" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3713" CreationDate="2019-04-02T21:38:12.493" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;White over white paint in any light level is a nightmare. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First things first. Ensure all surfaces ready to be painted are rubbed down and dry. Are grease free. All caulk/filler used to fill gaps and cracks is dry. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a straight level (builders level) mark out boxes onto the area to be painted. Use a pencil. Paint a box at a time . 2 coats. Follow instructions on the paint tin for drying times before applying your second coat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will end up with the small area where the pencil lines are that's unpainted. Paint over the pencil lines. 2 coats. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Been doing it years. Works every time. Biggest tip I can give you apart from the above is use a good quality paint. The best you can afford.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27327" LastActivityDate="2019-04-02T21:38:12.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20593" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20589" CreationDate="2019-04-02T21:52:49.703" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Standing periodically is important too, so I've just set a timer for myself. You could do the same thing for water:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep a small glass or bottle of water near you.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set a timer to go off every 30 minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drink the small amount of water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Go fill it up again (which has the bonus of being a little walk!).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bring it back and start your timer again, if it doesn't reset itself.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can decide how much water you want to drink in a day, then divide it by the number of times you expect to drink from the glass/bottle and refill it. That will determine how much water to put in your glass/bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-04-02T21:52:49.703" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20594" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-03T00:50:33.190" Score="0" ViewCount="173" Body="&lt;p&gt;Say I have a square box with the top open, I want to stop walking/crawling insects to get to the inside of the box from the top edges. I know insects are so good at walking against gravity vertically. What materials can I use to stop them? I guess there are some coatings/surface that are too slippery for them to walk? Or are there some mild non-toxic repellents that can ward them off? Thank you very much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7678" LastActivityDate="2019-04-09T01:24:57.007" Title="What are some surface materials and coatings that prevent insects to walk or crawl?" Tags="&lt;insects&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20595" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20589" CreationDate="2019-04-03T03:27:35.803" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like BrettFromLA's answer, but I would also suggest getting your favorite container and mark &quot;1/4&quot;, &quot;1/2&quot;, and &quot;3/4&quot; on the outside of it.  Then, set your goal of drinking enough to empty the container twice (or whatever) per day.  For me, the idea of breaking the big goal into smaller pieces will help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27331" LastActivityDate="2019-04-03T03:27:35.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20596" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20589" CreationDate="2019-04-03T09:09:18.047" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of a random timer to remind me to do X I found tying X to another activity Y the most effective solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For water, I start the day with a glass and drink with meals (which is a start and also helps me feel full sooner). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I also drink  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when I get up to grab a cup of coffee &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;after bathroom breaks&lt;br&gt;&#xA;(handy cycle - drink more, use the bathroom more frequently, drink more...)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a female colleague who works as a secretary - her trigger is getting up to grab something from the printer. Ended the recurring UTIs for her, that are the bane of so many females’ life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I suggest you think about regular activities during your work day and connect them with drinking. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few additional notes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It helps if your water tastes good. I don’t mean added flavors, but as a European, I found some tap waters in the US quite different to swallow, especially if they have high levels of chlorine. You may have to look into options like a filter.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You”drinking personality” matters. Some prefer to drink a large glass every now and then, others are just sipping on the glass. This may mean adjusting the recommendation above.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Even if you don’t want flavored water and no sugar, adding a hint of flavor may be worth a try. A strip of cucumber peel, a twig of mint, a few slices of lemon, ginger, a few pieces of fruit... In my experience, especially “constant sippers” seem to like that. And it’s still calorie free and contains no artificial flavors. (And it looks super sophisticated in a glass bottle or carafe, just saying.) You can also combine flavors.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The hedonistic side in you may appreciate a nice presentation or a drinking vessel that is pleasant to use. A small investment may entice you to drink (= use the object) more.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a 5€ IKEA carafe with two twigs of lemon balm and a small handful of blueberries:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KAQrF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KAQrF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Hedonism - or the love of pretty things&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2019-04-22T17:18:25.603" LastActivityDate="2019-04-22T17:18:25.603" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20594" CreationDate="2019-04-04T02:41:57.117" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fluon works on on smooth surfaces, like metal and glass, and is used by insect keepers for their tanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I once successfully used wide double-sided tape with the backing not removed against ants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the insects don't swim, you can also put a pan of water under the box with a large enough water gap between the pan and the box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26116" LastActivityDate="2019-04-04T02:41:57.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20598" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20576" CreationDate="2019-04-04T04:06:39.807" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is going to be a tough one to extract and I'd actually recommend taking it somewhere like a local auto or motorbike repair shop - the mechanics there should have significant experience in removing snapped rusted in bolts etc&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The basic idea will be to use a small (1 to 1.5 mm) drill bit to drill a hole in the snapped off plug, then wind a screw or tap (a device that cuts a thread into a hole) into the hole, and pull on the screw. You may also find some success in using an epoxy glue or superglue/cyanoacrylate to glue e.g a paper clip into the drilled hole, let it set, then pull on it. If using glue be very careful not to get glue down the side of the plug as that will certainly doom you to replacing the socket. The best thing to glue into the hole might actually be the drill bit you use to make the hole, as the shape of the drill groooves will encourage glue to flow into the hole. This may mean sacrificing the drill bit though as it may then snap when you try to later remove it from the plug. Your call- a small bit like that should be cheap enough to not worry about losing&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're going this route one of the difficulties you will face is drilling accurately. The other challenge is if you drill in the center of the plug you may reach a point where the plug spins in the hole rather than the drill spinning and cutting into the plug. Reduce this risk by starting drilling at the edge of the snapped off plug and aim toward the center (a slight angle). Use a faster drill speed and a very light pressure. Consider also holding the iPad so you're drilling upwards and then any dust from the drilling action falls out rather than into the iPad, down the sides of the socket (making removal more difficult)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The main challenge in drilling a small hole and then screwing something into it will probably be in finding a suitable screw. Eyeglasses repair kits often have tiny screws. You may need to consider tying some thread around the screw before you wind it in as you won't be able to tie it on after. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of all the options that have come to me while writing this post, I do think that drilling a hole, dipping the end of the drill bit in cyanoacrylate glue, wiping the excess off the cutting edges of the bit(so the glue is only in the grooves of the bit), reinserting the bit into the drilled hole and waiting while the glue in the grooves flows out and glues the bit into the hole, sacrificing the bit will give the best chance of success&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason why I'm recommending to wipe most of the glue off the bit is to prevent it pooling at the edges of the hole and accidentally glueing the plug into the socket&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd make all efforts to attempt a repair without opening the iPad ; often the screens are glued in and break when you try and open them up&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-04-04T04:19:40.787" LastActivityDate="2019-04-04T04:19:40.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20600" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20573" CreationDate="2019-04-04T08:50:15.800" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a garden or any place under the window where the sun's rays fall, you can spread a mat and put as many clothes you can on them. Place each of them one cm apart. Don't just put them. Open/spread the clothes. Better put the clothes to dry inside-out, so that the stitches get dried first.. Or when you wear them, you'll feel uncomfortable..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Putting clothes to dry in a mat under the sun works pretty quick...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27344" LastActivityDate="2019-04-04T08:50:15.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20601" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20589" CreationDate="2019-04-04T11:25:41.247" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is one trick I picked up from a friend that can be applied to remind yourself of things you tend to forget. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use a smartphone or a laptop often during the day, set its password as 'water' or something similar that isn't easy to guess by others. Every time you unlock (which would be a good number of times, I suppose), you'll have to enter the password which will do the job of reminding you of drinking water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps! :) In case of a fingerprint or face unlock, the other answers would serve better. :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27345" LastActivityDate="2019-04-04T11:25:41.247" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20602" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20573" CreationDate="2019-04-04T11:53:46.463" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used this for about 2 years now:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's plugged in and the bars heat up - they get pretty hot too. It's like multiple radiators so I can normally put a load of washing on it. It folds up for easy storage too. I thought it was quite affordable (£30) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Description on Amazon - (18 BAR ALUMINIUM LIGHTWEIGHT INDOOR PORTABLE FOLDING / FOLDAWAY ELECTRIC HEATED HORSE CLOTHES / TOWEL DRYER AIRER - FOLDABLE - WASHING LAUNDRY DRY WAR)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/10uCF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/10uCF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;18 BAR ALUMINIUM LIGHTWEIGHT INDOOR PORTABLE FOLDING / FOLDAWAY ELECTRIC HEATED HORSE CLOTHES / TOWEL DRYER AIRER - FOLDABLE - WASHING LAUNDRY DRY WAR&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24492" LastActivityDate="2019-04-04T11:53:46.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20604" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20589" CreationDate="2019-04-04T14:08:58.380" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This question was asked almost word-for-word a few months ago but it appears to have been closed/deleted in the meantime, probably because it was regarded as a &quot;mind-hack&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will give the same answer that I gave that question: The idea that you have to force yourself to drink water is &lt;em&gt;nonsense&lt;/em&gt;. Evolution has equipped us with an incredible set of biological functions that mean we actually feel thirsty when we need water!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;About 70 years ago, someone publicised the fact that humans consume about 2 litres of water per day from all of our drinks and the water in our food. This was misconstrued by some people to mean that we HAVE to drink 2 litres of water per day to be healthy. This is simply not true, never has been, and after 70 years, people still assume that it is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/water-works-2/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Snopes&lt;/a&gt; has a very good article that details the facts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drink when you are thirsty, then you don't need any lifehack at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: Apparently some people are reluctant to be told that they have been labouring under a misapprehension for years, so I will try to explain it another way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;FACT1: If you don't ingest enough water to meet the biological needs of your body, you will die. &#xA;FACT2: You are not dead&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;THEREFORE: You are getting enough water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either you are doing this by keeping your water level fairly stable at all times, or you are spending some part of the time with your water level lower than optimum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The implication of the question is that having a lower than optimum water level is somehow detrimental to health. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For normally healthy people I have never seen any evidence that having a below-optimum hydration is detrimental to health. This is one of those claims that is allowed to go unchallenged and is assumed to be true by vast numbers of people.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;HOWEVER, I &lt;em&gt;have&lt;/em&gt; seen evidence that drinking &lt;em&gt;too much&lt;/em&gt; water can cause health problems. In fact there is a recognised LD50 for water in humans, it equates to about 9 litres for a 100Kg person. I.e. Drink 9 litres of water and your survival chance is 50/50.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The comment about evolution hints at the truth; no, we aren't biologically equipped for the modern world - we are equipped to live in a world where access to food and water are &lt;em&gt;sporadic&lt;/em&gt;. We are supposed to binge on them when available, in order to survive to the next binge. Our bodies are evolved to deal with the excess when it arrives - then deal with the shortage when that arrives. Sipping water all day is completely unnatural.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drink when you are thirsty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2019-11-24T22:39:36.220" LastActivityDate="2019-11-24T22:39:36.220" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2224" CreationDate="2019-04-04T18:52:59.630" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using a Dremel with a cutting disk, I've sawed a slot across the head and then used a standard flat screw driver.   Also done this with warn phillips head screws.  If the screw head is exposed above the work surface, could also use a hack saw to make a slot. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2019-04-04T18:52:59.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20606" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6229" CreationDate="2019-04-04T18:57:24.283" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some have found that a sexual climax has the side effect of clearing the sinus.  More fun than spray decongestants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6982" LastActivityDate="2019-04-04T18:57:24.283" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20577" CreationDate="2019-04-05T09:51:31.070" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why not use hair remover like the ladies do in their legs? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25328" LastActivityDate="2019-04-05T09:51:31.070" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20611" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-05T14:57:32.147" Score="1" ViewCount="114" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although there are markings in form of symbols to tell us if a container is microwave safe or not, I have some plastic containers which don't have any symbols but are microwave safe. Is there any method or rule of thumb to find if a material is safe to put in the microwave?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25850" LastActivityDate="2019-04-27T03:03:37.453" Title="Checking microwave proof containers" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20611" CreationDate="2019-04-05T19:06:52.217" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The standard method when I was young, and microwave ovens were new to the consumer market (i.e. had only recently started costing less than a used car), the standard test of any cookware was to fill a glass with water, and put the glass and the piece in question in the oven for a minute.  If the water got hot, and the cookware didn't, it was microwave safe.  If the cookware got hot, it wasn't microwave safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Later, there was a gradation -- some cookware would get hot in the microwave, either intentionally (to provide browning, make popcorn pop, etc.), or otherwise, but was still safe to use, &lt;em&gt;providing the cook knew it would get hot&lt;/em&gt;.  Many ceramics are in this category; they absorb some energy and get hot, but aren't damaged by it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Generally, if you have an item that is likely to be damaged by excessive heat (like most plastics), you'll want to check it using the glass of water method (be careful, the water will be hot, whether the item being checked is or not).  If it's not prone to heat damage, like ceramic, you can just proceed to cook with it, being cautious of the potentially hot surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is worth noting here (thanks for the prompt, @EdGrimm) that many plastic storage containers may soften in the microwave even if they test as &quot;safe&quot; on the basis of direct heating -- and even if they're safe with boiling water, as microwaves can superheat steam or water well above boiling.  Beyond that, there is considerable evidence that heating any food or drink, by any method, in a plastic container of any sort is inadvisable due to the presence of chemicals like bis-phenyl A (BPA) and other plasticizers or manufacturing aids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2019-04-26T11:49:26.570" LastActivityDate="2019-04-26T11:49:26.570" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20613" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20611" CreationDate="2019-04-05T19:54:36.263" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Polypropylene plastic (abbreviated as PP) and designated as a type &quot;5&quot; (shown embossed in the container mold as a &quot;5&quot; inside a recycle triangle) is classified as a microwave oven &quot;safe&quot; plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-05T19:54:36.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20417" CreationDate="2019-04-05T20:37:26.960" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Avoid the issue&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a shoe horn to avoid causing this damage to the shoe &quot;counters&quot; at the rear of the shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The smooth concave curve of the horn base lets your foot heel slide into the base of the shoe without repeatedly catching on the edge of the shoe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-05T20:37:26.960" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20615" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-06T11:45:37.950" Score="1" ViewCount="217" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lately there had been much cooking in our kitchen and today I saw &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0qb4L.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0qb4L.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;this&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  ankle It seems like oil droplet but I wonder how they even got there and how do I clean them up so the chimney net is clear. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-04-13T01:37:57.800" Title="What is this on my kitchen chimney and how to remove it" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20616" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20500" CreationDate="2019-04-06T20:01:57.563" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can find or fashion a cross-bar above your head, hang the tablet by a couple of heavy elastic bands or bungee cord in a position most comfortable for viewing. The position of your tablet can be adjusted for most any angle from horizontally facing downward to nearly vertical. It's easy to slide the tablet onto and off the cross-bar. Maybe you can wedge the upright between the cushions for a sturdy mount. Let your vivid imagination run wild.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5LF5x.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5LF5x.gif&quot; alt=&quot;hanging tablet set-up&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The materials are cheap and the cross-bar doesn't need to support much weight. If possible, construct the assembly so that it can swivel out of your way so you can get up and lie down again without hassles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another benefit of this rig is that the tablet can remain attached to the power adapter for binge viewing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have fun and good luck with your project.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: I was thinking about the support and I suggest visiting your local hardware store to get some stiff plastic tubing, an elbow and a &quot;wye&quot; connector, and caps if you want to have a finished look for the support. Assemble the parts as shown and put the base under the couch cushion you're lying on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZR0z7.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZR0z7.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Adjustable position tablet-holder stand&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-04-07T02:46:19.237" LastActivityDate="2019-04-07T02:46:19.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20594" CreationDate="2019-04-06T20:19:27.420" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a physical barrier to prevent insects from entering the container.&#xA;In other words, cover the container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using any other method does not ensure that material, including insects, will not fall into the container from the top edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Placing sticky or smooth substances in, on, around, or over the edges, still allows entry of some or all unwanted material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way would be to invert the container if the edges were smooth and regular enough to prevent openings large enough for allowing unwanted entry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-06T20:19:27.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20618" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20410" CreationDate="2019-04-06T21:26:48.343" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The reliable and accurate way to keep a record of the minimum (or maximum) ambient temperature for any time is by using a recording thermometer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several different makes and models. Some keep a running record of the temperature with a pen trace on a roll of paper for over a week. They typically work with a wind-up spring-activated movement. This elderly style starts at ~ $100&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lcIog.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lcIog.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Recording thermometer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some record the minimum and maximum temperatures with a magnetic ball inside the tube with solutions that expand and contract with temperature variation. The magnetic indicator remains at the limit of the liquid travel until it is &quot;reset&quot; by pulling the indicators back to the liquid surface with a small magnet. The thermometer can be a liquid as with this model for ~ $20. …&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CQJZ9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CQJZ9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Min-max recording thermometer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;… or in a bi-metallic aneroid dial format that can be reset by gripping the tabs on the moveable temperature-recording arms also for ~ $20.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r6JLL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r6JLL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Min-max recording dial thermometer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, of course, there are many electronic ones. (They start at $ 15 and can go waaay up.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XpI9P.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XpI9P.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Thermoco recording digital thermometer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any of these will indicate whether your weather temperature was acceptable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-06T21:26:48.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20620" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20615" CreationDate="2019-04-08T05:00:03.253" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;those are droplets of cooking oil that have condensed on the metal grille. They come from the smoke that is made while frying food. The best way to remove it is to take down the grille and put it in a dishwashing machine. The dishwashing detergent is designed to dissolve cooking oil deposits. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-04-08T05:00:03.253" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20621" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20622" CreationDate="2019-04-08T05:19:21.253" Score="3" ViewCount="228" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the &quot;Mpow Projection Alarm Clock&quot; (&lt;a href=&quot;https://amzn.to/2VtA1Cx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://amzn.to/2VtA1Cx&lt;/a&gt;) and although in the example image the time projected on the ceiling is gigantic, in reality it's only about 7 inches (18cm). It's still small when I project it on the other side of the room (I have a small room). I want it to be much bigger.. Ideally triple the size. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried holding two kinds of magnifying glasses at various distances over the thing where the time is projected out and that doesn't work. The projected time turned into an unreadable circle. I tried a camera lens and perhaps the projection isn't bright enough because nothing was visible - no light was coming through. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27368" LastActivityDate="2019-04-08T11:12:12.090" Title="How can I increase the size of the projection from my projection clock?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20622" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20621" CreationDate="2019-04-08T11:12:12.090" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have mirrors in the room, you could bounce the projection off the mirror on one side of the room and then read it off the wall on the other side of the room.  This should get you up to 14 inches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the image will be reversed.  If you have two mirrors the image could be corrected and you could have a final size of 21 inches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;CAUTION:  The larger the projection, the dimmer it will be.  I don't know if it will still be readable after enlarging it with the mirrors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2019-04-08T11:12:12.090" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20623" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20594" CreationDate="2019-04-08T21:19:08.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure if this will work for what you are trying to do but there is a substance called Diatomaceous earth. It is used for filtering such as in pools and stuff like that. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most people don't connect that it acts as a mechanical pesticide as well. My uncle owns a goat farm and he says all he has to do is give a little bit of Diatomaceous earth to his goats in their food and it kills all parasites and bugs without harming the goats. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is made of the fossilized remains of algae / phytoplankton and is apparently safe for larger organisms to eat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not sure on the exact science of it but apparently the particles are so small that they physically cut up insects bodies but don't harm us or animals. It's just abrasive to us like pumice but to it's an insecticide to most if not all insects. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My uncle said that he also takes Diatomaceous earth and sprinkles it around his house or anything else he doesnt want ants to get to. It acts as a physical barrier that they cannot crawl across.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So if you are trying to prevent insects from getting to the container you could make a line of Diatomaceous earth around the container and any insect that tries to crawl to the container will die. This will not prevent flying insects however. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hopefully that helps. I think it perfectly answers your question. Non toxic, prevents insects walking or crawling and allows you to create a barrier to prevent insect entry plus no chemicals or other negative effect pesticides&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27370" LastEditorUserId="27370" LastEditDate="2019-04-09T01:24:57.007" LastActivityDate="2019-04-09T01:24:57.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20625" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-10T12:07:20.680" Score="0" ViewCount="79" Body="&lt;p&gt;Eager to get my room squeaky clean, I accidently (stupidly) sprayed bleach (the one used to whiten clothes, NaClO I think) all over the marble floor and then sprinkled water (with hand) before cleaning it all with a squeegee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While cleaning my eyes started to burn (mild), air started to smell like acid, and I felt extra moist inside my nose. So I quickly opened all windows and doors, turned on the fan and left the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, how do I de-acidify the room? I feel strange when I enter the room right now.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Also, bleach has made the floor very very slippery, what can I do to undo this effect (preferably without water)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just noticed, standing on bleach+water mix cured my cracked heels a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit:&lt;/strong&gt; I hope this question is suitable for Lifehacks.SE, if not please migrate where appropriate&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7014" LastActivityDate="2019-04-10T17:09:09.837" Title="How to de-acidify room where floor is bleached?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20626" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20507" CreationDate="2019-04-10T16:06:31.543" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hack the Notebook(s)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut the top (or bottom) corner off the used pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V49wD.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V49wD.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Corner cut thumb index for notebook&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As soon as you open the cover, put your thumb on the cut corner and flip the book open to a fresh page without having the flip through the full pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some notebooks come with a die-cut serrated corner for this. I use a pair of scissors after a note-taking session.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-10T16:06:31.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20627" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20625" CreationDate="2019-04-10T17:09:09.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can either rinse the floor with fresh water repeatedly working in a small area at a time (until &quot;slippery&quot; feeling from bleach is gone) or neutralize the sodium hypochlorite in the bleach with a Hydrogen Peroxide solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bleach neutralizing solution: Use 1 part Hydrogen Peroxide to 10 parts water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might want to wear rubber gloves for your hands and eye protection for unintentional splashes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-10T17:09:09.837" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20628" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3932" CreationDate="2019-04-11T15:47:46.150" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My husband came in with diesel smelling clothes, so I tried using vinegar, &amp;amp; also baking soda, but they still smelled as strong as ever. So I decided to try DAWN Ultra PLATINUM erasing dish foam soap, I soaked the clothes for 12 hours with a healthy amount of this soap in the water....drained the water, and put them through a normal wash cycle.  It worked!! The clothes smell quite strong with the soap smell, and I think next time I will put them through a wash cycle of vinegar or baking soda AFTER the dawn soap, but I'm impressed...now I know how to deal with the strong diesel odor.  This soap can be bought at Walmart, or Lowes Home Improvements.  Sandfarm wife in Texas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27384" LastActivityDate="2019-04-11T15:47:46.150" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19757" CreationDate="2019-04-12T15:07:10.453" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd suggest a grey crayon. For an exact colour match, you could melt both grey and black and use when solid. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27389" LastActivityDate="2019-04-12T15:07:10.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20631" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20615" CreationDate="2019-04-13T01:37:57.800" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to throw it in your dishwasher, you can try soaking it in a tub full of soapy water for a while then scrubbing. That's what we do. We also have, in the past, soaked in vinegar. Soap works better for us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27341" LastActivityDate="2019-04-13T01:37:57.800" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20633" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-13T06:33:49.553" Score="1" ViewCount="201" Body="&lt;p&gt;Can you provide me tips on removing gel pen ink from a very light colored (cream color) pair of jeans. &#xA;The gel pen ink is from Bic Gelocity (blue color).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many solutions over the internet and also on stackexchange offer advice for removing ink using alcohol. This is not possible when you use a gel pen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballpoint_pen#Inks&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Ball point ink&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The inks are resistant to water after drying but can be defaced by certain solvents which include acetone and various alcohols.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gel_pen#Inks&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Gel ink&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Many gel inks are water resistant, and are not washed away by water once the ink has dried. Fraud resistant gel ink is unaffected by solvents such as acetone, and resists check washing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So there is still hope since I don't think I have a fraud resistant gel ink in my gel pen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27394" LastEditorUserId="27394" LastEditDate="2019-04-16T04:40:22.967" LastActivityDate="2020-09-07T00:08:53.487" Title="How to remove blue gel pen ink from cream colored jeans" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4115" CreationDate="2019-04-14T05:24:54.877" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a basement and have had quite a few spiders. I started using peppermint oil in my humidifier and keeping my used coffee grounds in my room and I haven't seen a single one since, over a month.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apparently they hate the smell of peppermint, eucalyptus, citrus and coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27399" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-04-14T09:40:53.427" LastActivityDate="2019-04-14T09:40:53.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20636" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-14T17:33:07.757" Score="3" ViewCount="747" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am looking for ideas to glue a material to the back sole to extend its life. I already have the glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zBpsP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zBpsP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Damaged shoe sole&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dropbox.com/s/dvmwg99vttlyt7p/20190414_121704.jpg?dl=0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Original link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" OwnerDisplayName="fixit7" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-06-10T17:32:26.247" LastActivityDate="2019-06-10T17:32:26.247" Title="Reinforce sole of shoe" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="63" CreationDate="2019-04-15T00:34:59.483" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spray through the lock with WD40 to displace any water then get a syringe and squirt some 5w30 into the lock. 5w 30 should keep any moisture out and is rated to -35c (-31f). This should be sufficient for a lock. If you run warm water from the kettle over syringe it will help thin the oil down so it can be applied easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27411" LastActivityDate="2019-04-15T00:34:59.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2019-04-15T01:40:19.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a home staging biz when the market was hopping and although this won't remove the hard calcium build-up, I do have a couple valueable tips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a preventative measure to build-up, apply car wax and polish it in just like you do on your vehicles. It works beautifully! The water will bead right up and a sgueegee will do the rest. Reapply as often as needed to maintain the protective coating. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For aesthetic purposes only: If you get tired of looking at that white, chalky, gunk or if you have company coming over and want it to look nice, clean your shower door as good as you can then dry it. Next, rub on some lemon, orange or coconut oil.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will turn the white deposit clear and smells good, too. It's only temporary but will last a few days. It can be reapplied as often as you like. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just  make sure that the surface you stand on is free from the oil before you shower because it can be very slippery otherwise. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope these easy tips will at least reduce some frustration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27412" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-05-23T05:55:06.727" LastActivityDate="2019-05-23T05:55:06.727" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20640" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20636" CreationDate="2019-04-15T08:18:30.453" Score="4" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit a thrift store and buy a cheap used shoe. Cut what you need from another shoe with a sharp kitchen knife and the shoe held in a vice. Rubber would be better. Leather will not last very long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can buy heels and soles online (Topy) For example, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&amp;amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xtopy%20heel.TRS0&amp;amp;_nkw=topy%20heel&amp;amp;_sacat=0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;link to eBay search for Topy heels&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Other options might be the tough rubber they use for car mats, or the rubber they add to the rear of the car. You could visit a wrecker and pick one up for very little.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;We have specialty rubber stores here: you can buy tough rubber in a strip, in various widths, off the roll. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.clarkrubber.com.au/rubber/strips-and-sheetings&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Link to the page showing rubber sheeting on the Rubber Clarke website.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27414" LastActivityDate="2019-04-15T08:18:30.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20641" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5719" CreationDate="2019-04-15T12:23:23.407" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sorry. You are out of luck removing a grease stain that changes the appearance of a fabric if the piece has been dried by heat (such as a clothes dryer) which will &quot;set&quot; the discolouration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have created a &quot;pinto&quot; version of your nice shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-15T12:23:23.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20642" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20560" CreationDate="2019-04-15T12:37:12.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have created a unique &quot;pinto&quot; version of your golf shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You are out of luck removing a grease stain that changes the appearance of a fabric if the piece has been dried by heat (such as in a clothes dryer) which will &quot;set&quot; the discolouration. At best, you had a very narrow chance of removing the grease by thoroughly dissolving it in the right detergent IF the chosen one did not affect the dye of the shirt too. Different dyes and and dye processes are affected differently by detergents whether they are pre or post mordant or not. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The damage is irreversible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-15T12:37:12.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20643" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20584" CreationDate="2019-04-15T12:50:09.683" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a heatgun (on its lowest setting) or hairdryer to heat the wire’s rubber insulation, then tug it to straighten it before it cools down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rubber has some shape retention; this happens in part because your vacuum has been hot when you return the wire to its coil, and in part because rubber is crappy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To avoid this happening again, let the vacuum cool down for 10 minutes before coiling it. Use a figure-8 winding pattern if you never want the nuisance again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See: &lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/seriouslyscience/2014/06/18/scientific-explanation-earphones-always-tangled/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/seriouslyscience/2014/06/18/scientific-explanation-earphones-always-tangled/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21104" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2019-04-17T14:12:36.893" LastActivityDate="2019-04-17T14:12:36.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17639" CreationDate="2019-04-15T19:08:03.100" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem on my Samsung LCD TV and here is how I solved it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used a 100 cotton piece preferably a blanket and breathed on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I breathed on the scratched part then immediately rubbed with the blanket.  It worked like magic. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27421" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-04-16T17:27:00.183" LastActivityDate="2019-04-16T17:27:00.183" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20646" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2329" CreationDate="2019-04-15T21:54:11.150" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got mine unstucked by filling the outer glass (only) with water and keep my fingers around the gap to not let air out, then blowing inside the gap. This creates a pressure difference and made them come appart easly. Make sure to not blow too hard from the start to avoid breaking the bottom of the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27422" LastActivityDate="2019-04-15T21:54:11.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20648" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20636" CreationDate="2019-04-16T10:24:52.610" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;An epoxy putty. I have tried a glue gun but it needed to super glued on as the patch fell off.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One advantage of the glue gun was it wears down to match your gate/walk and that's good as it goes through a comfortable period and then adding more hot glue is easy as it bonds very well to warn layer of old glue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27413" LastEditorUserId="27413" LastEditDate="2019-04-16T14:19:44.230" LastActivityDate="2019-04-16T14:19:44.230" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20649" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20636" CreationDate="2019-04-16T13:08:01.813" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my experience mending soles yourself can only be a temporary solution. After a few days or weeks it drops off again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take your shoes to a cobbler and have them resoled professionally. It's cheap and effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, think about how you walk and try to put your feet on the ground more evenly. Maybe you can film your feet while you walk and see room for improvement? Try not to drag your shoes on the ground.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2019-04-16T13:08:01.813" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20651" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-16T15:12:15.003" Score="3" ViewCount="322" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ahhhh, It's spring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm on the top (6th) floor of an apartment building that has an open balcony with a beautiful view… that I recently share with some pigeons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would much rather the pigeons choose another balcony to admire the view. &lt;strong&gt;I do not want to hurt them in any way&lt;/strong&gt; (other than to deny them free rent at my expense.) They do leave payment in the form of a pile of fertilizer right where they normally sit in nice weather.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have three cats that are glued to the window watching our guests enjoy themselves. If I open the door, I'm afraid one of my cats will launch itself into free space attempting to catch one of the mild-tempered &quot;Rock doves.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pigeons seem to sense this and tease the cats by parading in front of the window. It was funny — for a while. Not now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shoo-ing them away is a temporary fix as they return soon. Things that move such as a wind chime and a flag don't seem to bother my unwanted guests, either. It's a quiet neighbourhood - noise is not an option that I can imagine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As the weather gets warmer, I'd like to use the balcony without having to recover the gift guano left for me every day. Yuk!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Question:&lt;/strong&gt; What can I do to &quot;encourage&quot; them to find another spot to sit?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-04-17T11:44:15.033" LastActivityDate="2019-05-04T17:45:37.287" Title="How can I repel pigeons from roosting on my apartment balcony?" Tags="&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;spring&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20651" CreationDate="2019-04-16T15:23:00.697" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would try &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anti-Bird-Spikes-Strips-perching/dp/B008HFE33K&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Anti Bird Spikes&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protects potential roosting sites from pigeons and other birds, preventing them from soiling the area&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;These spikes repel birds without harming them by acting as a barrier to roosting&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's only one example, surely they come in many different forms and colors, but the idea is the same.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-04-16T15:23:00.697" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20653" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20654" CreationDate="2019-04-16T16:49:39.637" Score="1" ViewCount="128" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hi I've messed new screen protector cause of lot of dust around. &#xA;I tried shampoo to clean it and that's working but wait til it dry it gets dusty again. &#xA;So how can I clean it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19573" LastActivityDate="2019-04-16T18:23:24.777" Title="How to clean dusty screen protector?" Tags="&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20654" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20653" CreationDate="2019-04-16T18:23:24.777" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Due to static electricity, dust will stick to plastic and plasticized materials more readily than in a static-free environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would avoid the use of any detergent or soap as there is a good chance you can remove any coatings on the surface of the screen protector or that some of the &quot;cleaner&quot; will work its way under the protector to dissolve the adhesive holding the screen protector onto your screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can remove the dust on your screen protector sheet with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth or lint-free wipe. &lt;strong&gt;Avoid&lt;/strong&gt; using a dry one as the friction of the two materials against each other will CREATE more static which is counter-productive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can also add moisture to your place to raise the relative humidity, the amount of environmental static will be lessened and your dust accumulation on your screen protector will be less too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are related questions and answers on this site about reducing static electricity which you can apply. A simple search should bring up a good suggestion for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-16T18:23:24.777" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20655" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20651" CreationDate="2019-04-16T19:14:30.380" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A plastic owl may discourage them for a few weeks. Many birds fear owls, and &quot;decoys&quot; are sold to keep other birds at bay. I've read that after a few weeks, birds finally figure out the plastic owl is fake, but it's worth a try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-04-16T19:14:30.380" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20657" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-16T22:50:47.267" Score="3" ViewCount="335" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recently started my career as a professional. I have the luxury of working &quot;&lt;em&gt;flextime&lt;/em&gt;&quot;, meaning I can start and finish when I want, as long as I work my 7 - 8 hour days. Virtually all of my work is at my desk on the computer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The travel time to work is about 45mins, and I enjoy having more free time in the afternoons, so I choose to work from 7:30 to around 3:30 - 3:45.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, when I get home at around 4:30, most days, I feel extremely tired / lethargic. I'll often &quot;slump-out&quot; for up to an hour, essentially loosing my extra free time, and then feeling sluggish for the rest of the evening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I always get 8 hours of sleep, but still struggle to &quot;grind out&quot; the entire day. I don't drink coffee, mainly because I just never got into it and I don't particularly like it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of my friends are tradesmen who wake up at like 5:30 and still manage to last until 10 o'clock at night - I don't know how they do it!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I eat plenty of food and drink plenty of water throughout the day. I'll have a small meal at 9:00 and another when I finish work at 3:30. These are on top of lunch and a few snacks as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to my regular water intake, every hour or so, I go for a walk to a distant bathroom to stretch my legs out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Questions&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is this lifestyle routine something that I will get used to as I get older?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What strategies can I employ to feel less tired in the afternoon?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I really don't want to start work later because I don't like getting home late(er).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27433" LastEditorUserId="1826" LastEditDate="2019-04-18T04:04:00.603" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T12:56:54.607" Title="Career lifestyle - feel tired every afternoon" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20657" CreationDate="2019-04-17T01:33:58.007" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your list of factors was lacking NUTRITION which I find affects your overall performance and energy level. That is, your lack of energy level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Examine your schedule for refuelling yourself in a timely way. Are some times of the day more demanding than others? Do you spread your meals evenly enough to compensate for energy spent and for anticipated demands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Food is one factor. Do you get enough liquids? When you are dehydrated, you lose energy. Water is great as a beverage and can be hot, cold, fizzy or flat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stand-up. Sitting all day at a screen is not good for your blood circulation and your overall physical condition. Stand up on a good floor mat with comfortable footwear at a standing desk set-up for you ergonomically. Most of the basics are covered in short videos such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BGeEZn0kyY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ergonomically correct standing workstation set-up&lt;/a&gt; or others that turn-up from a web search for &quot;set-up ergonomically correct standing workstation.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Practice the 20-20-20 rule regularly and religiously. That's every 20 minutes, stare at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Feed your eyes with sufficient Vitamin D and enough A to get it into your system.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Surround yourself with plants and clean odour-free air and natural lighting as much as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-17T01:33:58.007" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20659" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20589" CreationDate="2019-04-17T03:03:06.987" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;set a reminder on your phone as i did so it'll remi d you of drinking every now and then and put a sign or reminder note on the fridge so you wil see it everytime you open your fridge &quot;Drink more Water for healthier life style. . :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27435" LastActivityDate="2019-04-17T03:03:06.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20657" CreationDate="2019-04-17T08:18:45.380" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending how old you are, consider a shot of caffeine after lunch. I know you say you don't do coffee, but that's what it's good for. You can take it as one of the many different variations of coffee or tea or one of those sugary drinks in tins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have very low blood pressure (did you have yours checked recently?) so I run out of energy, and I prefer to self-medicate with Darjeeling rather than take the pills. This is what works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Actually, if you are generally feeling a bit run-down and tired, get a medic to check you out. You may have a deficiency of something or other, or even some illness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2019-04-17T08:18:45.380" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20651" CreationDate="2019-04-17T08:23:48.527" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not quite an answer to your problem; round here people who have cats and high balconies tend to protect the whole balcony with a net, so the cats can't fall down. That way the cats can use the balcony all day without worry. Cats do fall down, they are not all wondercat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;OK, it doesn't look that pretty - well, you could use a nice-looking net - but it keeps the birds out and the cats in. Consider a wooden or metal lattice, and you could have plants growing up it as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: it has to be a visible net so the birds won't get caught in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastEditorUserId="2569" LastEditDate="2019-05-04T17:45:37.287" LastActivityDate="2019-05-04T17:45:37.287" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20662" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20589" CreationDate="2019-04-17T08:34:34.737" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this same problem, so I'm glad you asked this question.  To be honest, I don't think I can really outdo the answer from Stephie, but I will share with you some things I've done to help me drink more water:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Make it a habit first thing in the morning&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First thing upon waking (after using the bathroom, brushing my teeth, letting pets out), I force myself to drink at least one bottle of water.  (If you're opposed to encouraging the use of plastic, this is equivalent to two cups.)  If I do nothing else healthy that day, at least I've put 16 ounces of water into my system.  A day has a way of making everything but your health a priority, so if you do this first thing, you've done at least that much for yourself.  Plus, I've recently read that some studies have been done indicating this is very beneficial to one's health.  As a case in point, have you heard of this thing called Japanese Water Therapy?  You can read more about it here:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/this-japanese-water-therapy-is-the-key-to-losing-weight-and-staying-healthy-1753396&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This Japanese Water Therapy is the Key to Losing Weight and Staying Healthy!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally, I'd have to be more convinced of the benefits of drinking four to six glasses of water in one session before committing to such a thing and I really like brushing my teeth before I drink my water, but nobody lives longer than the Japanese, so maybe there's something to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other nice thing about drinking water first thing in the morning is that it can help you wake up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Multitask while you drink, but nothing too distracting&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drinking water is a relatively mindless activity, so you can do other things while you're drinking, but I don't recommend sitting down at a computer while you drink.  It can be too distracting.  Instead, opt for something you should be able to pull yourself away from easily.  Television programs with commercial breaks are good choices as are news broadcasts on the radio (because the news almost always turns to a story you're just not that interested in).  If you want, you can also add in some light stretching or yoga.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Make your own drinking games&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people do this with alcohol, but you can do the same thing with water.  Obviously, many drinking games aren't well suited for this.  For example, I don't recommend &amp;quot;beer bong&amp;quot; for any beverage.  (Who's idea of fun is this?)  I also don't recommend swapping out water for beer in &amp;quot;beer pong.&amp;quot;  This game simply has far too much setup involved and potential to be messy.  Plus, it just isn't an efficient way to get your daily water intake.  Instead, I recommend something more like the ones you'll find in this article here:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.gamesradar.com/50-best-movie-drinking-games/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The 25 best movie drinking games to PLAY RESPONSIBLY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, you don't have to use these same movies.  You can decide on others and come up with rules of your own.  And you don't have to limit yourself to movies.  You could use television programs, radio shows, songs, audio books, etc.  Make up whatever rules you want.  Your imagination is the limit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Look at your urine&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know anybody who doesn't have to go to the bathroom at least three to four times a day (at a minimum), so this is something everyone can do.  When you go to the bathroom, make a habit of looking at your urine.  Granted, a lot of different things may factor into how light or dark your urine appears, but in most situations, comparing the appearance of your urine to a chart like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8HWhC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8HWhC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;![]()&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;can be really helpful, especially in warm climates and/or extended exercise sessions, where that one bottle of water you may or may not have had in the morning doesn't last too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Take advantage of mindless activity&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Throughout any given day, there are certain activities that really don't require a lot of brain power or concentration.  These might include commuting to work, waiting for someone or something (to include being put on hold during a phone call), petting an animal/walking a pet, watching television, listening to the radio, and so on and so forth.  All of these activities are perfect for taking the time to add to your daily water intake.  Don't miss out on these opportunities to do something good for yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Make drinking water seem new and exciting&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most people I know enjoy trying new things and while there might be fewer choices with water than with something like wine, you can still find ways to get enthused about it.  In addition to what Stephie has suggested, I highly recommend cucumber water if you haven't already tried it.  If you try it and you like it, buy yourself a nice glass pitcher, free of lead, and always have some of this on hand.  Coconut water is another tasty variation on water.  If neither of these are on hand, you may want to just opt for a healthy splash or two of your favorite juice.  In fact making a habit of cutting your juice with water is a good habit to adopt because juice contains a lot of sugar even if no sugar has been added to it.  If you want some more really great ideas for how you can spruce up your water (without adding sugar), read this article here from Wellness Mama:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wellnessmama.com/3607/herb-fruit-infused-water/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10 Refreshing Infused Water Recipes (With Fruit &amp;amp; Herbs!)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or this one here from the Food Network:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthy/packages/healthy-every-week/healthy-tips/12-ways-to-make-water-the-most-delicious-thing-ever&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Make Water the Most-Delicious Thing Ever&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Scare yourself&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Psychologists say that fear is the single most powerful motivator.  I don't know many who would disagree (although some say it isn't the best one).  Regardless, if you happen to agree with this, you may want to do some research on the effects of not drinking enough water.  Here's a few articles you may want to read:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/09/well/hydration-thirst-water.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Drink Up! Most of Us Could Benefit From More Water&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bustle.com/p/what-happens-to-your-brain-when-youre-dehydrated-the-results-can-be-kind-of-scary-9641799&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Happens To Your Brain When You're Dehydrated? The Results Can Be Kind Of Scary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://weather.com/en-GB/unitedkingdom/photos/news/ten-signs-youre-not-drinking-enough-water&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ten warning signs you're not drinking enough water&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All of the above is what has worked for me, personally, but I will confess that occasionally I don't always adhere to these good habits.  I don't beat myself up about it.  I just make a conscious effort to do better the next day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And though I strongly feel that adopting these particular habits contributes to my good health, I realize they might not be for everybody.  It is very likely that nobody knows, better than you, what motivates you to do something.  Take some time to identify what those things are and then find a way to apply them to water consumption.  Surely you've had to force yourself to do something at least once or twice before.  What steps did you take or mindset did you adopt to make it happen?  Choosing habits that appeal to you and fit into your lifestyle easily may be helpful.  Setting aside some time for preparation may be another key to your success on this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thankfully, those of us who have been averse to drinking water now have a myriad of ways to make it more enticing.  I wish you well as you discover what works best for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27436" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-04-17T08:42:51.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20657" CreationDate="2019-04-18T12:03:58.563" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I notice there's a lack of exercise in your schedule; &lt;strong&gt;If your body doesn't feel like it needs to push it won't push&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While walking to the bathroom helps you stretch, it won't give you &lt;strong&gt;the edge of actually exercising.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since you have lots of &quot;flexible time&quot;, I'd recommend &lt;strong&gt;turning your commune into an exercise&lt;/strong&gt; in itself if possible. This will wake you up, put your body in shape, and give you more energy in the long run. This will also &lt;strong&gt;force you to eat better&lt;/strong&gt; since your body will demand it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either biking quickly or even jogging to work &lt;strong&gt;a few days a week&lt;/strong&gt; instead of taking a bus or your car is guaranteed to give you these results. If there are showers in your workplace that makes things easier, otherwise just &lt;strong&gt;bring spare clothes with you and a towel&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Footnote: your tradespeople friends are probably very engaged with what they do  (read: &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workaholic&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;workaholics&lt;/a&gt;) to the point where they are inclined to work more. This is a feedback loop that gives them &quot;energy&quot; (which you don't seem to have as you want to enjoy free time, like &lt;strong&gt;a healthy person&lt;/strong&gt; would). Comparing yourself to others in this regard hardly turns out well.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26876" LastActivityDate="2019-04-18T12:03:58.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20666" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4409" CreationDate="2019-04-18T21:04:41.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found this question because I had a bad Mexican food stain that would not come out with bleach.   I sprayed it for two days with oxiclean and it came out just fine. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27446" LastActivityDate="2019-04-18T21:04:41.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20669" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-19T22:50:01.887" Score="1" ViewCount="2085" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a mat in my hair. It is kind of impossible to pierce the mat I have. It’s not even that big but I can’t put my comb through it... What do I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27453" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-04-20T02:43:36.957" LastActivityDate="2019-04-27T18:58:48.177" Title="What can I do about my matted hair?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ClosedDate="2019-06-04T10:19:50.693" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20669" CreationDate="2019-04-20T02:41:51.163" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a couple options for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Speak with a hairdresser. They may be able to do something with your hair, or they could recommend a product used for serious untangling.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could just cut it off (even if you need to shave your head).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-04-20T02:41:51.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20672" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20680" CreationDate="2019-04-21T17:49:50.813" Score="1" ViewCount="157" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a dark blue credit card, which is hard to see against a black surface in low light. As a result, I and others sometimes cannot see my credit card in restaurants (in the black check booklet) and gas station pumps (in the black card reader).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to apply white paint or tape to parts of the credit card for visibility, but I'm worried that it will come off easily, or it will be too thick, resulting in jamming of credit card readers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a white paint or tape that I could add to my credit card for visibility that would not come off easily, and that would not jam readers?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27463" LastActivityDate="2019-04-22T23:17:53.883" Title="How to make a dark credit card more visible" Tags="&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20674" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-21T22:04:56.207" Score="-1" ViewCount="798" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like my undercut, everything is fine. But when I try to get a little bit of volume, just to give some &quot;happiness&quot; into my undercut + slick back, it's impossible. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it possible to do without blow drying, because I don't have much time in the morning to do it before the school.&#xA;Any help ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27466" LastActivityDate="2019-05-31T07:10:00.430" Title="How to achieve hair volume without blow drying?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20675" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20672" CreationDate="2019-04-22T03:52:22.263" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am a big fan of &quot;Wite-Out&quot; tape. (Yes, it's really spelled &quot;Wite&quot;.) It should apply to your card pretty easily. You can add a spot near each corner to make it easy to see. I have two options to keep it visible over time:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reapplying the Wite-Out tape once a week.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a piece of clear Scotch tape over the top of each white spot. Then the rubbing will affect the Scotch tape but it will never reach the Wite-out tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-04-22T03:52:22.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20676" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20672" CreationDate="2019-04-22T03:53:33.327" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could make a neat tab from a piece of &lt;strong&gt;white&lt;/strong&gt; (or light grey) &lt;strong&gt;vinyl electrical tape&lt;/strong&gt; which is very thin, flexible, has a tenacious hold on the plastic card, and is easier to see.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fold the vinyl tape back over itself so that it is easy to handle yet has a grip on the top and the bottom of the card. Trim the tape so the &quot;pull tab&quot; looks neat yet won't pick up lint from your pocket or card case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sRqwD.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sRqwD.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Credit card with &amp;quot;pull-tab&amp;quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-22T03:53:33.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20677" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20674" CreationDate="2019-04-22T07:22:56.110" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;An alternative to blow drying is backcombing, but I don't think it'll save you much time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The basics are easy: you grasp a strand of hair in one hand and with the other repeatedly run a fine comb from the tips back to the roots. This puffs the strand up in a somewhat messy way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To give your hair more volume, you need to repeat the backcombing all over the area. Then very lightly run the comb over the top layer of hair (root to tip this time) to neaten the look. You can add hair product to keep the volume for longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-04-22T07:22:56.110" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20651" CreationDate="2019-04-22T15:42:44.100" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandmother used to hang CDs in her balcony for this purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4BD2v.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4BD2v.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27249" LastActivityDate="2019-04-22T15:42:44.100" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20679" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20672" CreationDate="2019-04-22T18:30:42.097" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I’ve marked company and private cards for easy identification. Paint markers come off over time, but have caused no issues. They need reapplying every month or so. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Electrical tape has caused not issues either, and seems to be lasting better. Doesn’t look as neat as freshly applied paint marker. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25799" LastActivityDate="2019-04-22T18:30:42.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20680" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20672" CreationDate="2019-04-22T23:17:53.883" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do &lt;strong&gt;NOTHING&lt;/strong&gt; at all. Your credit card already comes with a highly-visible and unique &quot;flag.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fight the STRONG urge to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you receive your card, there is a vinyl sticker on the face that says something like, 'STOP. This Card CANNOT be used until…' or 'To activate, make a purchase at any…'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The warning/alert label is quite visible and is meant to be removed after you receive your card and comply with the instruction(s) on it before you use the card. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just &lt;strong&gt;DON'T&lt;/strong&gt; remove the label. It easily lasts as long as the card does and does what you want without doing anything at all. The functionality of your card is not affected in any way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have (not) been doing this for years and it has the added benefit of bringing attention to your card by wait-staff, cashiers, tellers, and other relevant personnel who notice the unusual appearance of the card. I like the added attention/care with my credit and debit cards that it seems to provoke on my behalf.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-22T23:17:53.883" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20681" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-23T08:34:19.050" Score="0" ViewCount="41" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got already a few ideas from &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/281/10538&quot;&gt;How can I avoid getting static shocks in the winter?&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I think my question is still diferent in the solution being asked for, as a) I am well aware of what causes the charging up and b) for me it would also work, if instead of reducing the shock I could prevent charging up in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I have a new pair of shoes. Since I wear them, I get very easily electrical charged. Especially if walking on carpetfloors. I was hoping this will get less, after the shoes start being worn a little, but it didn't stop yet for 3 weeks. After having had a walk of like 50 meters on the hallways at work, I get almost assured a shock, when ever I have to touch a doorhandle. What is quite often the case, and the shocks I am getting are sometimes as painful, that it is even when touching metal with my arm through clothes very unpleasant. Not to mention how much it sometimes hurt at the finger tips...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So are there any modifications I could do to the shoes&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; or myself to prevent charging up?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if not so, is there any item, I could use to discharge myself in a comfortable way in a work setting? Even the walk to the Watercooler requires me to touch 3 different doorhandles leaving alone the water cooler it self having metal buttons... And it feels unhandy for me having my carkeys with me every time I have to go somewhere as I usually lock them away while at work.&#xA;But if there was an item being more handy for this setting, that would work too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;rubber sole with some synthetic threading forming the shoes cover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10538" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-06-11T16:11:16.903" LastActivityDate="2019-06-11T16:11:16.903" Title="How to prevent my new shoes charging me?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2019-04-24T07:23:44.880" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20682" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-23T17:54:05.173" Score="8" ViewCount="858" Body="&lt;p&gt;I walk about 1.5 miles to work, mostly along a busy, smelly road. There is an alternative route I could take of similar length along off-road quiet tracks which would be much nicer, but to take this route I need to cross a river.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The river is maybe 20-30 meters across and slow-flowing, but there is no bridge for a mile in either direction. One side of the bridge is next to a boathouse, so there is a slipway, but the other side is just open fields. This also means there is no good way to secure a vessel on that side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can anyone think of a way I can cross the river? If carrying something, it would need to be light and portable enough for me to walk with for a mile plus, and not require &lt;em&gt;significant&lt;/em&gt; assembly/disassembly. Alternatively, I could cycle if that would help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If money was no object, a jet-pack would work, but I do need to consider funds somewhat!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm really interested if anyone has any outside-the-box ideas...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10973" LastActivityDate="2020-03-26T12:25:34.953" Title="How to cross a river on foot?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20682" CreationDate="2019-04-23T18:06:22.177" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most obvious solution I see here is to swim across.  The distance is less than a length in an Olympic size pool (50m), and if you can plan things to be able to easily exit the river some way downstream of your entry point (in both directions) a slow current won't be a problem -- though you may need some practice to school yourself against fighting the current, which will in practice cost you both considerable energy and likely some additional downstream distance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can wear a bathing suit under your clothes, and carry a waterproof backpack while swimming (also with a towel inside, which you can hang to dry while at work).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, this solution will only work if you're a reasonably competent swimmer, and the river you're crossing isn't badly polluted -- and may be undesirable in stormy weather or winter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-04-23T18:06:22.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20682" CreationDate="2019-04-23T20:27:44.017" Score="7" Body="&lt;h2&gt;General advices in order to cross a river&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scout Around&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Invest a little time in finding the best place to make your crossing. Avoid bends in the river, where water whips around the fastest. Once you find a suitable spot, walk downstream a few hundred feet to make sure there aren’t any hazards. It’s always good to know about the pesky 30-foot waterfall around the bend.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don’t Be Narrow-Minded&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They look tempting, but narrow crossings can be the most dangerous—they’re often the deepest part of the river. Look for the widest section instead. Keep an eye out for mild ripples—which are safe to cross—and avoid whitecaps, which can be treacherously slippery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ditch Your Duds&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the water will reach your knees, strip down to your skivvies - your pride isn’t worth getting hypothermia from wet clothes. Even if the river is shallow, remove your socks and put on a second pair of shoes if you have them. If you’re backpacking, unbuckle your front straps so you can quickly slip out of your pack if you fall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shuffle Up&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Face upstream, lean into the current, and move across the river with shuffling sidesteps. You’re less likely to fall while sidestepping since you don’t lift your feet as high.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://mentalfloss.com/article/53005/how-cross-river-without-bridge&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;mentalfloss&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;How to do not get wet (by admitting the river is shallow)&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best advice I could give you is to buy a special equipment for fisherman like this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/woods-waterproof-camouflage-neoprene-chest-waders-men-s-0771645p.html&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Woods Waterproof Camouflage Neoprene Chest Waders&lt;/a&gt; &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wuiY4.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wuiY4.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastActivityDate="2019-04-23T20:27:44.017" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20686" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20577" CreationDate="2019-04-24T07:45:08.387" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know what you mean. I'd rather not have to carry extra gear, especially that needs a charger. Good scissors for me are the way to go. Perhaps the ones you tried are not designed for the task?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd be trying some &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.beardandblade.com.au/products/beard-blade-beard-mo-scissors-stainless-steel?variant=399300558865&amp;amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2ZCVuJ3o4QIVQh2PCh28BAzNEAQYASABEgIaWfD_BwE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;beard trimming scissors&lt;/a&gt;, but you will definitely need a mirror. Or get someone else to carefully do the work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27414" LastActivityDate="2019-04-24T07:45:08.387" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7425" CreationDate="2019-04-24T08:04:31.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Zipped packaging/luggage cubes are the best way I have found for this yet. Each set often comes with a smaller one for electronics (marked with a label or icon). They make it very easy to pack and unpack, especially when you need one bag in a hurry, or you are tired. The are also the best thing I have ever used to make the most of the space in a smaller bag. Nothing stop you from marking your electronics bag with your own design.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eZxbS.jpg.&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eZxbS.jpg.&quot; alt=&quot;Luggage cubes&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(We travelled for seven weeks in Turkey etc with cabin/carry-on luggage and a small backpack each. We did the same in India, and watched with amusement as fellow travellers struggled with gigantic cases and extra bags.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip: If you're travelling as a couple/pair etc, buy different coloured sets. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(photo was sourced from Ebay as was filtered through Google Image search for CC compliance)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27414" LastEditorUserId="27414" LastEditDate="2019-04-24T08:11:23.543" LastActivityDate="2019-04-24T08:11:23.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20688" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-24T21:22:33.763" Score="0" ViewCount="114" Body="&lt;p&gt;The mic on my headset has stopped working and I think it is because I pulled the wire that connects it from the setting panel halfway up the wire to the headset itself to hard. If I wiggle the wire I can hear something moving on the inside. The headset is a Kotion Each g9000. How do I fix this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27491" LastActivityDate="2019-09-23T14:20:04.323" Title="Pulled headset wire" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20690" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20589" CreationDate="2019-04-25T11:14:23.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Always have a glass of water available in hands reach. Soon enough you will notice that glass and take a sip, whenever you are thirsty. In a couple of weeks, the habit will be there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7874" LastActivityDate="2019-04-25T11:14:23.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20636" CreationDate="2019-04-25T20:03:47.407" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a pic after my repair using this. I used Petronio's Master All Purpose Contact Cement which is used by shoe repair places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ebay.com/itm/11-4x4-5x0-1-Anti-slip-Rubber-Glue-on-Full-Soles-Shoes-Repair-Pad-Cushion/163597937302?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&amp;amp;_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.ebay.com/itm/11-4x4-5x0-1-Anti-slip-Rubber-Glue-on-Full-Soles-Shoes-Repair-Pad-Cushion/163597937302?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&amp;amp;_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&lt;/a&gt;&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7lxqF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7lxqF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2019-04-25T20:03:47.407" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20692" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20657" CreationDate="2019-04-26T02:43:22.287" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I definitely agree with the nutrition and exercise advice.  While you do mention having something of an exercise routine, choosing the bathroom farther away rather than right by your desk is not the same as 15 minutes of cardio workout.  I know this well, as I've tried both sorts of workout routines.  (Going to the bathroom on the first floor when you're on the fourth, and using the stairs to and from, is closer to the cardio.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't mention temperature at all, or the level of stress from your commute or the social interactions of work.  Each of these could play a part in this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I was first on my own, living in Texas (I'd been living significantly north of the Mason-Dixon line before that), I found I ended every work day by coming home and collapsing on the bed for a few hours.  Even when I didn't have a stressful day at work or a rough commute, once I got home, it was like my energy just vanished.  It turned out it was the Texas heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;While I didn't consciously notice it being a problem, I needed to turn the AC down a few degrees to be able to be active after work.  This was something I adapted to over time, to an extent, but the AC setting is something that can be quick to change.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;People frequently discount just how much driving can wear one down.  It's an easy task, only requiring a small portion of your attention, it's not physically grueling, it's easy, right?  Maybe you're already beating the commute by the times you're going to work and getting home from work.  But my personal experience is that the energy drain from commuting, per minute of driving, is peak shortly before the roads are so clogged from traffic they start slowing down.  There's hundreds of other cars on the road around me at that time, and I feel I need to keep track of most of them.  This fatigue went way up when I moved to Boston, with its much less regular traffic than Texas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's possible that shifting your commuting slightly earlier, so there's even less traffic on the road, would be helpful.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Public transportation can also be a big help.  Sure, it takes longer, but you're not the one driving.  Get a seat and relax.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Social fatigue is a real concern for people on the autism spectrum, but there are also others who are affected by it as well.  I think just about any introverts will have some fatigue from this, and even extroverts can feel it a bit when they're in a new environment.  This does tend to get less the more you know the people around you, but if this is a problem for you, there's other things you can do to help lessen the impact in the short term as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When I was going into the office, I found it to be a big help to spend the last 15 minutes or so with my office door closed, by myself, just recovering from having dealt with my coworkers (not that they're a problem, but I'm an introvert on the spectrum, so socializing is rough for me.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I've talked to others without an office door who found hiding out in a bathroom stall or just sitting in their car (assuming it wasn't too hot inside their car) before actually starting out had much the same effect.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If there's somewhere calm and relaxing near where you work, you could also take a bit of a stress break there.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Basically, the idea on this point is to drop the stress from working before you pick up the stress from commuting.  I do realize it's kind of at odds with your getting away before rush hour, but life is a balancing act, and I don't have answers, I just have a list of things to possibly try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27155" LastActivityDate="2019-04-26T02:43:22.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20693" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11460" CreationDate="2019-04-26T02:45:53.797" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Alcohol pads and a 100%cotton towel. Works on smart phones too. As soon as you wipe glasses or phone, wipe off with medium effort before alcohol evaporates. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27500" LastActivityDate="2019-04-26T02:45:53.797" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14496" CreationDate="2019-04-26T02:54:45.087" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cover oil spill with oil dry evenly then pour small amount of gasoline over stain . Must be well ventilated.  Let dry overnight , sweep up oil dry. Concrete will be chalky white. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27500" LastActivityDate="2019-04-26T02:54:45.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20695" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20716" CreationDate="2019-04-26T11:53:01.937" Score="4" ViewCount="351" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to I clean laptop's keyboard without ruining it &#xA;A lot of dust gets stuck in between keys &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27505" LastActivityDate="2019-05-01T22:24:09.330" Title="How to effectively clean Laptop keyboard safely" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20696" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20695" CreationDate="2019-04-26T13:12:35.153" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In fear of stating the obvious, the &lt;em&gt;safest&lt;/em&gt; way is to use a vacuum cleaner to remove as much of the dust as possible. Then use an air duster to loosen any stubborn dust and vacuum AGAIN to remove the freshly-loosened material. This will get you the best result for the least effort. Anything beyond that will involve popping the keys out of the keyboard and using some kind of cleaning fluid and a cloth to remove dust/dirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-04-26T13:12:35.153" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20695" CreationDate="2019-04-26T15:17:07.337" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Air duster would be the best bet to clean any electronic part as well hard to reach spaces without touching it, sometime body static can failed critical parts of the circuit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=air%20duster&amp;amp;safe=active&amp;amp;rlz=1C1GCEJ_enUS831US831&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;tbm=shop&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwjpxu3the7hAhUFn-AKHUHrCJAQ_AUIDigB&amp;amp;biw=1520&amp;amp;bih=699&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Air Duster&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27439" LastActivityDate="2019-04-26T15:17:07.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20611" CreationDate="2019-04-27T03:03:37.453" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Very simple...After 10 seconds in a microwave oven if it melts or deforms in any way try another test victim. If it is hot to the touch do not use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A suitable container needs to be transparent to radio frequency energy. if it is relatively cool to the touch that would work. Some plastics have impurities that could leach into your food as well as causing hot spots that could cause a fire or arcing inside the oven (especially if the impurity is metallic in nature). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2019-04-27T03:03:37.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20699" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20700" CreationDate="2019-04-27T13:39:20.913" Score="0" ViewCount="889" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't have enough shelf space for each glass to sit separately.&#xA;&lt;br&gt;I must stack them to fit. The problem is worse for some sets of drinking glasses than others. It might be because of their shape, texture, or weight. I don't know. I like them and want to keep and use them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I do this, nested glasses are sometimes hard to pull apart.&#xA;&lt;br&gt; Instead of finding good ways to get them apart, I'd like to prevent them sticking together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried stacking them on the shelf with the open ends both up and with the open ends down.&lt;br&gt;I get the same result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What do you do to &lt;strong&gt;prevent&lt;/strong&gt; this common problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-29T14:24:43.010" Title="How do I prevent stacked drinking glasses from sticking together?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;glass&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20700" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20699" CreationDate="2019-04-27T14:39:45.097" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you insist on actually stacking the glasses:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe not the most elegant solution, but a strip of paper or cloth wedged in between two stacked glasses will both prevent the glasses from “sticking” (pressure problem) and from chipping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would rather build a “flat pyramid”, not nesting the glasses, but placing one glass on top of two (or three, in 3d, if it fits better) other glasses. If you feel that’s too wobbly (again, it depends on the glasses’ geometry), a thin board/piece of plywood, plexiglass or similar on the lower layer can be an impromptu shelf. Just flip it up and lean on the back of the shelf if you need to take out the lower layer of glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2019-04-27T14:39:45.097" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20701" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17952" CreationDate="2019-04-27T14:51:22.127" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found, even after trying some of these methods, that if you take the tuna out of the can and squeeze it in a ball as hard as you can with your hands, you'll get even more water out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27511" LastActivityDate="2019-04-27T14:51:22.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20702" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20682" CreationDate="2019-04-27T14:54:49.867" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is an out-of-the-box idea. (Some might go further and suggest that it's an out-of-my-mind idea.) Your issue might be a blessing in disguise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can't be the only one who needs a better way to get across the water. There must be others who want or need a ride.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Become an entrepreneur.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consider changing your line of work to a ferry owner/operator. Invest in a boat to take others across for a small fee. Provide a service. Promote your time and effort-saving part-time business.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe others will want to &quot;ride-share&quot; too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-04-27T14:54:49.867" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20669" CreationDate="2019-04-27T18:58:48.177" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ensure you hair is damp.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get coconut oil, or olive oil.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply the oil oil to your hair from roots to ends.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let it set for about 30 minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a wide teeth comb.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Comb from ends to roots to avoid loosing a whole lot of hair.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse hair out with warm water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shampoo with sulfate free shampoo.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply a hair mask to hair and sit under a steamer for 20 minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rinse with warm water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply moisturizer to hair and style as desired&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27513" LastActivityDate="2019-04-27T18:58:48.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20704" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-27T21:29:24.383" Score="2" ViewCount="15278" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love to practice exercises, but when going out for a run, I never take any electronic devices &lt;em&gt;(by electronic devices, I mean any devices that may distract me.)&lt;/em&gt; in order to stay focus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I wish I could still listen to music, how can I achieve that without taking any phone or smartphone with me ? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also I don't want to be annoyed by cables that could possibly dangle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2019-04-28T15:06:13.593" LastActivityDate="2019-05-15T11:25:39.517" Title="How can I listen to music while running, but without smartphone?" Tags="&lt;sports&gt;&lt;music&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20705" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20699" CreationDate="2019-04-28T00:38:17.290" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although you already selected the answer you like, I have another option that works if you have different kinds of glasses. Rather than stacking glasses of the same type together, stack glasses of different types together. The varying sizes and shapes will be less prone to getting stuck inside of each other. For example, you could stack your largest glasses on the &quot;outside&quot; of the stack, and smaller ones inside that, and the smallest in the very inside of the stack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-04-29T14:24:43.010" LastActivityDate="2019-04-29T14:24:43.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20706" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-28T17:05:25.620" Score="2" ViewCount="613" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a rug at the entrance of our home. It is too much slippery, and despite putting a heavy shoe rack over it, it stills slips and it become a mess, all jumbled up. I don't understand why. we do have carpet under it. We also have the same issue with another rug in out bedroom, which slides with time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I make it stop?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-04-29T14:53:18.893" LastActivityDate="2019-05-09T21:04:27.357" Title="How to make slippery rug stay in place" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20707" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20706" CreationDate="2019-04-28T18:49:45.563" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried &lt;strong&gt;Double-sided tape&lt;/strong&gt; ? You need to clean both the floor and the underside of the rub/carpet before. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bKm5Q.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bKm5Q.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise a good alternative is to buy a Ribbed Entrance Mats. They are (most of the time) made in order to avoid slippery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z5MMa.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z5MMa.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastActivityDate="2019-04-28T18:49:45.563" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20708" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20706" CreationDate="2019-04-28T21:54:13.717" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't have a proven solution, but I do understand the problem. It's caused by the &quot;nap&quot; of the carpet beneath, the fibres do not stand perpendicular to the carpet backing, but they all lie at a slight angle pointing in one direction. As you walk on the rug, the fibres act like a &quot;ratchet&quot;, pushing the rug in the direction they point, and not allowing it to slip back when your foot is lifted off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some products that try to solve the problem. If you put &quot;rug grip&quot; into Amazon you will see that you can buy a rubbery sheet that you put between the carpet and the rug. I've no experience of this but my guess is that it will reduce the effect but not stop it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-04-28T21:54:13.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20709" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20704" CreationDate="2019-04-29T00:16:27.797" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems to me that your best bet that will combine portability and modernity is an mp3 player. Despite the rise of the smartphone and its effects on dedicated mp3 players — the iPod &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.statista.com/chart/10469/apple-ipod-sales/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;peaked around 2005/6 and steadily declined till 2014 when sales numbers were last available&lt;/a&gt; — similar devices continue to exist under a plethora of brand names.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many are marketed with your use case in mind. For example, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.ca/Bluetooth-Wearable-Supports-Playlist-Expandable/dp/B079NSHSNQ&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt; (picked after a very cursory read of a couple reviews) is lighter than most phones and claims to be safe for sports through shock absorption. It also resolves the cable issue through Bluetooth connectivity for earbuds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A further step in that direction is the clip form factor for mp3 players, e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/sony-sony-4gb-sports-walkman-mp3-player-nwws413bm-black-nwws413bm/10423496.aspx?&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;. This has no base unit — the earbuds with their wraparound band are themselves an mp3 player. What a time to be alive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't think of a better way to get portable music without bringing a serious device. That said, I also like Willeke's suggestion. As someone who plays and writes for piano, I do find that my attention can sometimes be fully occupied by mentally playing or coming up with music. Can't hurt to try before buying a device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22214" LastActivityDate="2019-04-29T00:16:27.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20711" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20704" CreationDate="2019-04-29T07:45:29.130" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I do is, keep my phone on air plane mode so I can listen to songs saved. It is as good as keeping your phone at home(no notifications).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or if you need to connect to internet for Spotify, you can choose do not disturb mode if that helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last option is as mostly suggested with a dedicated MP3 player / ipod &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26946" LastActivityDate="2019-04-29T07:45:29.130" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20713" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-04-29T08:58:44.083" Score="1" ViewCount="8038" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any tips for how to keep a duvet from bunching up or slipping down in its cover? There aren't any buttons or loops in the duvet itself and using something like safety pins looks tacky and might damage the duvet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11647" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2019-04-30T14:31:21.007" LastActivityDate="2019-05-01T22:01:49.230" Title="How to keep duvet from bunching in cover" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20714" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20719" CreationDate="2019-04-29T11:23:58.013" Score="2" ViewCount="1267" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just as the question asks: how do I fix my favorite pair of jeans where a couple of the belt loops have pulled away free from the jeans? They're still attached to the jeans by the top of the loop, but now there's a small hole where they've come detached at the bottom of the loop. I've been trying to be diligent about not using them to pull my pants up, but I might have done so without thinking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd like to reattach them. I don't have access to a sewing machine or &quot;spare&quot; pieces of denim.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26273" LastEditorUserId="26273" LastEditDate="2019-04-29T12:09:14.940" LastActivityDate="2019-04-30T00:41:27.907" Title="How to fix jeans where the belt loops have pulled out?" Tags="&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20715" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20724" CreationDate="2019-04-29T11:27:00.010" Score="0" ViewCount="2291" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a mid-sized projector (Optoma HD142X). After about a year, and perhaps because of the recent warmer temperatures and therefore more internal fan use, the unit makes an irregular and intermittent whirring/buzzing noise. Projectors get quite hot and have a big fan. I wonder if it might be the fan, for example a lack of lubrication or build-up of dust. I read the user manual and online forums at the manufacturer, and didn't gain much insight other than a recommendation to send it to the factory for service.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How might I determine the problem at home? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Are there any fixes I could try without opening the case and voiding the warranty? For example, would compressed air help? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's very little tool access through the exhaust port. Thanks for any ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7534" LastActivityDate="2019-05-04T06:38:03.377" Title="Projector buzzing noise" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20716" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20695" CreationDate="2019-04-29T12:15:14.293" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Disconnect keyboard from PC/Mac (if not a laptop): you don’t want to be pressing random keys. If a laptop, turn off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tip it upside down and give it a few shakes and a few good whacks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tip it back over and if needed, use a shaving brush or soft makeup brush (lots of soft bristles) and get as far under the keys as you can.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can of compressed air if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wipe down with anything safe to use on plastic. I use window cleaner and a soft cloth (old T-shirt or a microfibre tea towel). Mr Sheen also works as does Armourall. Even warm water with a little dishwashing liquid is fine, just don't make the cloth more than damp.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If anything else like a stubborn breadcrumb is still lodged, gently lever key up a few mm and blow compressed air.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reconnect PC/Mac.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27414" LastEditorUserId="27414" LastEditDate="2019-05-01T22:24:09.330" LastActivityDate="2019-05-01T22:24:09.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20706" CreationDate="2019-04-29T14:59:50.067" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;One simple option is &quot;grip shelf liner&quot;. Many brands exist. The grip shelf liner in the picture below is by Con-Tact, and comes in a roll.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8ILB0.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8ILB0.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you haven't used a product like this before, it's a flat flexible sheet of textured rubber, often with holes in it. The rubber provides grip, especially when pressure is applied (as when somebody is standing on it or walking over it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy a roll of this (about $5 in the United States), cut out a section slightly smaller than your rug, and place it under the rug. You could even tape or staple the shelf liner to the underside of the rug. The rubbery grip should keep the rug from sliding around, even on a carpet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-04-29T14:59:50.067" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20714" CreationDate="2019-04-29T18:25:13.990" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use any suitable cloth as a backing (used under the surface) for the jeans. A small square of any stiff fabric would be useable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A hack would be to use an Iron-on patch inside your jeans. If you don't want to do that, you can find fabric glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the hole is plugged, hand sew the bottom of the loop back on to cover the &quot;hole&quot; the same as the rest of the loops are attached.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vau7V.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vau7V.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Belt loop repair suggestion&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Normally, this is a bar stitch or an 'X'.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-04-30T00:41:27.907" LastActivityDate="2019-04-30T00:41:27.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20714" CreationDate="2019-04-29T19:19:33.667" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take them to a tailor and have them professionally repaired.  Many dry cleaning establishments have a tailor on staff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes a lifehack is not the best or even the cheapest solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2019-04-29T19:19:33.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20713" CreationDate="2019-04-29T20:03:56.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Usually&lt;/em&gt; a duvet shouldn’t slip in the cover. If it does, I found it’s often due to one of these three different causes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The size of duvet and cover doesn’t match. The duvet should fit snugly in the cover without being cramped (-&gt; leads to initial bunching) or extra space (-&gt; encourages slipping around). For too small covers, there isn’t much to do except get a fitting one, with too large ones turning them inside out and sewing parallel to the existing edges can be worth a try.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The sleeper grabs only the cover, not the duvet inside, when covering themselves or turning around at night. Especially children with small hands physically struggle to get a good grip, we adults sometimes need to “practice” a bit until “grabbing a good handful” becomes automatic. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The materials of duvet and/or cover are particularly “slippery”. Especially synthetic materials are often very smooth. (Hint: check the texture ideally before buying, try to actually touch the materials.) If shaking out the duvet when making the bed doesn’t suffice, you may have to add some “fixing”: Sew a piece of ribbon (sturdy, washable, preferably cotton, also with a bit of “grip”) both to the corners of the duvet and the inside corners of the cover. Tie the corresponding ribbons together (no permanent knots, you want to separate them again next laundry day). This will of course also help in the cases above.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2019-04-29T20:03:56.783" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20715" CreationDate="2019-05-01T11:08:05.463" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't use compressed air on a closed unit: by blowing the dust around inside, you may make the problem worse (getting dust on the lens, for example). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fan is the most likely culprit: it's the only mechanical item in the projector, and prone to wearing out. To diagnose the issue, you need to open the projector. Then you can e.g. place a finger on the fan case to feel it vibrate. Excessive vibration or noise means the fan is worn out and has to be replaced. These are usually standard units. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Generally, this should not void the warranty. It just means the new fan no longer falls under the warranty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-05-01T11:08:05.463" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20725" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20713" CreationDate="2019-05-01T22:01:49.230" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two possibilities:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First: Dress the duvet with the cover opening at the foot of the bed. Of course you want to ensure the top edge of the duvet is at the top of the duvet cover when you do. This may leave a slight gap at the bottom which is relatively trivial. The tendency will be to grasp the top edge of the cover and contents&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second: Each time you make the bed is a good time to grasp the foot of the duvet and cover and - with a few shakes - fluff up the duvet and &quot;re-set&quot; the position of the duvet at the same time. The foot of the bed gives easier access to the full width of the duvet cover/duvet unlike the headboard where you must walk around the bed to easily adjust cover - sometimes repeatedly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-05-01T22:01:49.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20726" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20749" CreationDate="2019-05-02T13:49:49.497" Score="2" ViewCount="362" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I keep my papers in a file, they tend to stick out when there are too many of them, and especially when the file becomes too thick. The paper keeps slipping out and the file stays bulged out even when everything inside it has been removed. Is there any way to keep the file the way it is and keep the paper inside (besides splitting them into multiple files)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27537" LastActivityDate="2019-05-07T17:52:03.583" Title="How to keep a lot of paper in a file?" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20727" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20729" CreationDate="2019-05-03T00:01:47.333" Score="1" ViewCount="1511" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some all leather sandals and the straps have stretched. I have tightened the straps but I am running out of holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can I shrink them by soaking them in water?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2019-05-19T23:12:26.060" Title="Shrink leather sandals" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20728" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20735" CreationDate="2019-05-03T04:53:34.210" Score="1" ViewCount="13467" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a shirt that's too long, but I have no time to sew it or bring it to a shop. I don't like tucking it in, because it doesn't look nice. How do I make it shorter without cutting anything, and make it seem like I cut it shorter?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27537" LastActivityDate="2019-05-04T06:15:42.687" Title="How to make your shirt shorter without sewing anything?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20729" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20727" CreationDate="2019-05-03T18:18:28.117" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider removing the buckles or other hardware and attach patches/strips of Velcro fasteners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Velcro can be stitched, or glued to the parts that &quot;mate&quot; for an adjustable closure. Then, you'll be able to better find a comfortable versus a secure position for the straps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-05-03T18:18:28.117" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20730" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20726" CreationDate="2019-05-03T18:58:06.300" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When the contents of a file become overloaded, it is the result of a disorganized file with irrelevant or out-of-date (stale-dated) documents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is time to split the file into more relevant ones that are smaller than the original. Use envelopes to contain like things within the file. Use dividers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually, dated materials can be put into one or more files split into periods that are more manageable by month, or year. For example, one file with all my tax returns over twenty years will be too large so I split them into separate years. If they were still too big, I could further separate them alphabetically, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a look at the whole file and see what things could be better categorized by date, subject, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe the kind of file folder can be modified. There are some with flaps and elastic bands to hold lots of paper in an organized way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-05-03T18:58:06.300" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20731" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20728" CreationDate="2019-05-03T20:04:08.030" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The answer to your question depends on if you're a man or a woman.  If you're a man I don't think I can help you.  If you're a woman, I have some ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know how many inches you have to work with, but you did say that it's a cotton shirt and that is great for these solutions.  They shouldn't take long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have at least three inches to cut, you could cut off the hem and cut fringe into the bottom of the shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VVFgB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VVFgB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want you could also tie knots in the fringe, like this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jTWLp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jTWLp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another option would be to tie a knot in your shirt hem like these examples.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aAfIv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aAfIv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KxudD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KxudD.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25962" LastActivityDate="2019-05-03T20:04:08.030" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20734" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19640" CreationDate="2019-05-04T05:16:06.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;After talking to my neighbor, I got this insecticides &amp;amp; it's definitely going to work &amp;amp; it costs less than a 1 $dollar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Name :- Thiamethoxam a.i 25% w/w &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Broad Spectrum Insecticide. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mass:- 5 or 10 gram &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Odourless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Requirement: - &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;0.5 to 1 L water, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spray bottle &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Close the home at least for 3 hour after spray. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After a week you will spot the difference. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20256" LastActivityDate="2019-05-04T05:16:06.417" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20735" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20728" CreationDate="2019-05-04T06:15:42.687" Score="4" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Exchange it for a shorter one &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wash and tumble dry it on the hottest settings to shrink it; all my t-shirts shrink more vertically than they do horizontally &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use some hemming web, a heat based glue tape, to hem the t shirt shorter - check YouTube for tutorials on how to use it (faster than sewing)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Give it to a shop or relative who has the time to shorten it via the usual cut/hem method (sorry, some questions don't have a life hack, and there isn't a popular alternative to doing it properly because the proper way gives the best results for the least effort)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-05-04T06:15:42.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20736" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20726" CreationDate="2019-05-04T06:18:57.950" Score="0" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a better file, like a box file, that will keep the pages in neater condition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a wider file, that can accommodate more pages, or consider getting an archive document box and removing pages to it that aren't frequently needed any more&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Accept the physical limitations imposed by the universe; you can't put 500 pages into a file intended to hold 250, without it bulging and distorting from the excess weight of the pages. Sometimes there isn't a life hack that is an adequate, cost effective substitute for replacing your &quot;product that is no longer fit for purpose&quot; with a product that is fit for the purpose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Files are so cheap and varied that it's hard to imagine how they don't fit into this category of &quot;products that should be replaced by a bigger product when they become too small&quot;, and hence there probably isn't a suitable life hack that offers a better result...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-05-04T06:25:26.863" LastActivityDate="2019-05-04T06:25:26.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20715" CreationDate="2019-05-04T06:38:03.377" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your projector is either in warranty (in which case it should be returned for repair) or out of warranty (in which case feel free to open the case and replace the fan with an equivalent)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Determine the warranty status to decide which way to go&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There isn't anything you can do to permanently repair a fan that is worn, and they're so cheap you wouldn't bother. You could consider poking a toothpick into the exhaust port to jam the noisy fan then attach another fan to the outside, sealed to the exhaust port with something like that sticky blue stuff that you stick posters to walls with, and run the new fan constantly. If it is larger you can run it slower for lower noise levels. A larger fan might need a shroud building to adapt the large fan to the small exhaust port. For effective airflow the external fan needs to be well sealed to the exhaust port.  Investigate PC case fans that are advertised as silent&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-05-04T06:38:03.377" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20738" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20727" CreationDate="2019-05-04T17:49:36.500" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a hole puncher and make new holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In future don't do them up so tight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2019-05-04T17:49:36.500" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20740" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-05T11:41:00.377" Score="1" ViewCount="206" Body="&lt;p&gt;There’s 0.2ꭥ between this green and this red wire which is almost a short circuit (the ecu confirms it).&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sQI5i.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt; The shape below is because of the heat of the engine causing the plastic to melt&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GtzJF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A good knock sensor needs to be a new knock sensor of a brand a repair shop would sell otherwise the car isn’t insured so which results in costing over 300€. And here’s a compatible one :&lt;img src=&quot;https://sc01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1MIDEntzJ8KJjSspkq6zF7VXax/89615-20090-For-Toyota-Knock-Sensor.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This is likely due a small contact between the 2 metal part of the plug inside (which should be fixed by inserting a small piece of paper between them). The problem I don’t know how to open it while being able to plug it inside the knock sensor again after.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This part is not sold on retail. Even for a repair shop. &lt;strong&gt;And local scrapeyards aren’t selling it there&lt;/strong&gt;. So the only way to fix the problem is to keep this plug.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;What would be the step by step detail for inserting a small piece inside preventing the short circuit while still ensuring it will stay plugged whatever the road is ? I mean a creative solution for opening it without breaking it too much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10860" LastEditorUserId="10860" LastEditDate="2019-05-08T11:36:54.337" LastActivityDate="2019-05-08T13:57:12.483" Title="I can’t change this plug. How to open it while keeping it’s shape?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20740" CreationDate="2019-05-05T17:12:33.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might have to change both the receptacle and the plug with something similar and compatible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you go to that extreme, if you can't by a new replacement, buy a used one from a junkyard or recycling operation as the replacement. You might have to buy more than just the plug; but, if the used assembly includes the plug, you're good to go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't work you'll be faced with making a mould of the plug and working to refurbish the one you have. Possibly, 3D printing might be the way to go at this point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Paper is not an electrical insulator so you'll get no joy from that solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If local centres don't have the part, you'll have better luck broadening your search until you locate one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As a hack, how much does a used engine (reclaimed from a collision) cost? After you get the part you want resell the engine parts you don't want to a junk yard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, communications between junk yards is pretty good. $weeten the request to your junk yard and let them find one for you online by sku/part number. (I bought half a car to get the rear hatch assembly for a station wagon and returned the unwanted parts for a partial refund as the &quot;dealer&quot; didn't want to expend the labour for my part; but, gladly bought back the rest of the hatch.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-05-05T17:52:35.417" LastActivityDate="2019-05-05T17:52:35.417" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20425" CreationDate="2019-05-06T10:36:20.033" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The answer to your question has two parts:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) How to reduce the build up of static electricity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Increase room (air) humidity. Low humidity tends to make static charge easier to occur. Indoor air during winter has lower humidity than during summer which is why static zaps tend to occur inside during the winter. You can buy a humidifier, or just use a spray bottle with water to increase humidity (water in the air).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Change any materials that build up static charge when rubbed against each other. The materials to be concerned about are the clothing you wear, your chair seat, the soles of your shoes, and your carpet. Your clothes rub against your other clothes and your chair seat, and your shoes rub against the carpet. Any plastic to plastic rubbing tends to build up static charge. Avoid polyester clothing and plastic chair seat covers. Natural materials such as cotton and leather don't build up static like plastic does.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Coat rubbing materials with anti-static chemicals. Dryer sheets are coated in these chemicals to reduce 'static cling'; use them on clothes and rub them on your chair seat and shoe soles. You can also buy commercial anti-static sprays or mix your own by combining water with liquid fabric softener, and then spray your carpet and chair seat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can wear an anti-static strap. These work, but only if you attach their grounding wire from the strap to a good ground point. They work by continuously draining any charge to the ground point, so that you never build up a charge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) When you already have a static charge, how to remove it safely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even once you have a static charge, there are ways of removing it without pain.&#xA;The pain of static zaps occur because the voltage buildup 'arcs' through the air during discharge, and discharge arc cause the zap pain you feel. In order to discharge the static buildup without pain, make the discharge occur in a place other than your skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tightly grab a coin, key, metal ring, or any other conducting piece of metal (silver, copper, or aluminum work better than steel), and touch that metal to a (metal) grounding point (You know where these are; they are where you have gotten zapped before). For example, I tightly grip a quarter or house key between my fingers and touch the edge of the coin to a filing cabinet where I work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will hear the discharge zap, but not feel the pain because the discharge occurs between the coin or key and the discharge point. You will need to grip the coin tightly or you will still feel a little of the zap as it moves from your body through the coin, and you will need to keep your finger further from the ground point than the edge of the coin. If you wear a metal ring that can work as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing to beware of is zapping electronics. If the key or grounding point you use has electronics near or as part of them, static discharges may sometime destroy those electronics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12802" LastActivityDate="2019-05-06T10:36:20.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20749" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20726" CreationDate="2019-05-06T22:05:52.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;strong&gt;LIFEHACKS&lt;/strong&gt; ! ! !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; for you if (for some inexplicable reason) you can't or won't work with anything other than the original folder to contain files.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can not or will not enlarge the file folder, or change it, or divide its contents, or modify it in &lt;strong&gt;ANY&lt;/strong&gt; way, you can or may reduce the individual pages in the folder using a photocopier (or similar machine) and reproduce several reduced prints on one normal-sized page of standard-sized paper in your folder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like this: &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/68raK.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/68raK.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Reduce &amp;quot;file&amp;quot; size hack&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-05-06T22:05:52.837" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20740" CreationDate="2019-05-06T23:54:32.177" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is the way I repaired my vacuum cleaner polarized power cord moulded nylon and rubber plug that needed repair.&lt;br&gt; A replacement (from Sweden - I'm in Quebec, Canada) was over $110 plus 15% provincial sales tax. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut or break the plug in half to expose the interior of the plug.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make the repair(s) you want.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Test the plug to see if it works.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Epoxy the original plug parts together.&#xA;&lt;br&gt;Ensure that the epoxy you use does not conduct electricity, can withstand the heat from the engine block, and is a good bond for the kind of plastic used for the plug.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip: Before you work on the only plug you have, increase your skill and knowledge with other kinds of plugs and parts for practice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: Despite your personal experience, Paper is not an electrical insulator so much as a simple physical separation. Any moisture will turn paper insulation into a good electrical conductor. Your dry laptop battery sitting in your home is not a good comparison for the hostile environment of a working internal-combustion engine. Just saying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-05-06T23:54:32.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20752" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-07T09:14:49.493" Score="1" ViewCount="1310" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to clean &amp;amp; prevent stickiness on hard plastic of mouse, in spite of no rubber coating&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product (originally available in white, now in blue only): &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B01IX4GFMG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IX4GFMG/&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sharing original link so that one can see its construction &amp;amp; materials and lack of rubbery stuff to cause this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, all it has done recently is sit idle on top of the top shelf (that got dusty) gathering dust, as I was using a trackpad. I was expecting dust to be easy to just wipe off with a dry &amp;amp; wet cloth (in spite of humidity) but was not expecting sticky grime on it that would not wipe off with moist cloth.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is typical of tech items (as in linked threads) with rubbery surface or coating but this was a simple hard plastic, smooth surface. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/19041/how-to-clean-old-sticky-pc-mouse-with-rubber-coating&quot;&gt;How to clean old sticky pc mouse with rubber coating?&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/18087/how-to-clean-white-sticky-substance-on-headphone-band&quot;&gt;How to clean white, sticky substance on headphone band?&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to clean this, and prevent future build up?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Attaching the current pics: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NT8eX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NT8eX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8070" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-05-07T15:01:36.757" LastActivityDate="2019-06-11T08:02:05.270" Title="How to clean &amp; prevent stickiness on hard plastic of mouse, in spite of no rubber coating" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20753" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20704" CreationDate="2019-05-07T12:54:48.360" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are headphones that include a small memory. It's only a simple cable that goes behind your neck. You can download some music there and won't be bothered with lots of cables or having to carry multiple devices:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.es/Sunstech-Triton-Reproductor-negro-naranja/dp/B005DKJ40O/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_es_ES=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&amp;amp;crid=RN1TQUP1EG17&amp;amp;keywords=auriculares+con+memoria+interna&amp;amp;qid=1557233656&amp;amp;s=gateway&amp;amp;sprefix=auriculares+con+me%2Caps%2C154&amp;amp;sr=8-2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.es/Sunstech-Triton-Reproductor-negro-naranja/dp/B005DKJ40O/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_es_ES=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&amp;amp;crid=RN1TQUP1EG17&amp;amp;keywords=auriculares+con+memoria+interna&amp;amp;qid=1557233656&amp;amp;s=gateway&amp;amp;sprefix=auriculares+con+me%2Caps%2C154&amp;amp;sr=8-2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18454" LastActivityDate="2019-05-07T12:54:48.360" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20752" CreationDate="2019-05-07T12:56:53.407" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to the information provided, it could be nothing more than simple 'grime' that has accumulated from a lot of handling over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repair: use an aggressive household cleaning product for removing grime. You might find one while looking at all the products' labels in the supermarket. (avoid touching the optical sensor.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Prevention: wash your hands frequently and work on a clean desk surface. Avoid using food and soft drinks near your work area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-05-07T13:07:18.663" LastActivityDate="2019-05-07T13:07:18.663" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20755" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20752" CreationDate="2019-05-07T15:05:40.963" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure how to clean them now, but to prevent future build-up simply keep them in sealed storage bags when not in use. I personally use &quot;plastic zipper&quot; bags (like Ziploc brand) all the time to keep items clean, dry, or fresh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KS8sg.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KS8sg.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-05-07T15:05:40.963" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20756" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20740" CreationDate="2019-05-07T16:21:53.540" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you cannot replace the plug or the harness it's attached to, you will have to operate on the plug to access the components you feel are problematic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's some kind of snap clip on the top. Stay away from it. If you break that, you will lose the ability to hold the plug inside the receptacle. (Is this correct? Please verify. You might also edit into your question a picture of the receptacle for a better analysis.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All of the ridges and flanges on the part are for alignment, access (to grip it), or for part integrity (strength against splitting).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer and notice&lt;/strong&gt;. Anything you do to this plug now will compromise the part. It might fail before, during, or immediately after your &quot;repair.&quot; Let's assume that you are a careful and skilled worker and that you have the knowledge and proper tools to do what I'm going to suggest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, here we go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flip the plug over and work on the bottom of the part.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carefully drill an access hole where you suspect the &quot;short circuit&quot; has occurred to expose the area for work. Don't drill through the plug. You only want access as far as the conductors. Make the smallest shallow hole you can since you can always make the hole bigger.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Separate the conductors physically and put a heat-resistant physical separation between the conductors.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Test the plug's conductivity.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reseal the access hole with a specific material best-suited for the environment. This will probably be some kind of epoxy. Sugru is a moldable self-curing material but is only suitable for low voltage insulation - it is suitable for the voltage but you will have to do research to ensure what you finally use will remain stable for your application.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the part into service.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As soon as possible, find a replacement using the internet, by contacting the OEM supplier (research), continuing to scavenge used/damaged reclamation locations.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Work harder improve negotiating with people around you who have a rigid mind-set. Learn to be more flexible by ignoring negative attitudes. Lose the &quot;can't,&quot; &quot;won't,&quot; &quot;don't,&quot; &quot;refuse,&quot; &quot;impossible,&quot; and &quot;only&quot; terminology that pervades your question and comments. Get the opinions of knowledgeable people. B+ (Be Positive ! ! !)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will be my last attempt at trying to answer this question — There's my bus. Gotta go!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-05-07T21:41:21.340" LastActivityDate="2019-05-07T21:41:21.340" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20757" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20740" CreationDate="2019-05-07T16:59:02.753" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it were mine, I'd be tempted to take this as a good reason to trade in the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Seriously, if you have to buy a major wiring harness to replace a connector like this, which is positioned so engine heat can degrade it, the cost to repair is something best passed on to a used car dealer (because they wouldn't be the least hesitant to pass a similar defect on to you).  I'd also avoid buying the same brand as a replacement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that, you might see if you can buy insulated slip-on terminals that you can crimp onto the wires, and that will fit the terminals the melted plug connects to.  You'd have two terminals instead of a one-piece latch-in connector, but electrically, it should be the same.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-05-07T16:59:02.753" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20758" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20704" CreationDate="2019-05-07T17:39:05.217" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd recommend cordless earphones with a radio antenna. If you want your own music then you would have to get cordless earphones with some storage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27565" LastActivityDate="2019-05-07T17:39:05.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19166" CreationDate="2019-05-07T17:43:44.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try to get it soft enough with heat or light to just peel it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27565" LastActivityDate="2019-05-07T17:43:44.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20726" CreationDate="2019-05-07T17:52:03.583" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've used this in the past:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start an organization process where you first have a filing cabinet. from there, keep a log of where all of your files are in that cabinet. put that log in a quick access folder which will tell you the exact location of each file.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EX: 2017 Sales Summary: CAB 2, SHELF 3, SEC 12, DOC 6-18.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is great if you're in an office. It will keep your files organized and you can tell people exactly where a file is.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27565" LastActivityDate="2019-05-07T17:52:03.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20761" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-08T00:36:07.530" Score="0" ViewCount="195" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just wondering if there are any hacks to control/alter the thermostat of central/ducted cooling units in my office? The cooling unit keeps throwing cold air all day long and by end of day I am totally frozen. :D &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cheers,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27567" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-08-11T15:52:41.113" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T11:18:56.573" Title="Any Hacks to control Central Cooling System at workplace /office?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20762" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20769" CreationDate="2019-05-08T04:33:05.280" Score="-1" ViewCount="321" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;My grandparents fancy posting to walls some pictures in this Travel Alberta catalogue, rather than paying for pictures (to be printed). But they can't cut out pages as the pictures are printed without borders on some pages; cutting out pages would cut out the picture too. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Am I correct that this is denominated &lt;a href=&quot;https://advocateprinting.net/booklet-binding-101-which-method-is-best-for-your-project/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tape binding&lt;/a&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uGaUV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uGaUV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2019-05-08T16:15:23.767" LastActivityDate="2019-05-09T03:17:26.767" Title="How can I separate pages in this tape-bound booklet?" Tags="&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20762" CreationDate="2019-05-08T07:36:10.367" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think it's more likely to be perfect binding than tape binding, but the two techniques are similar. It's often a heat-softening glue that is used to bind the pages, so you may find that heating the spine to a reasonably high temperature (with a hair dryer or similar) will soften the glue and allow pages to be pulled out. You may find, as per my comment, that forcing the book open and flat against the table at the page you want will break the spine/fold the glue and allow full view of the page to be extracted. Pictures that span two pages and run across the spine are unlikely to be printed right the way up to the page edge, so some careful use of an craft knife (a knife with a thin razor edge blade that is pre-scored into sections and can be progressively snapped to create a new sharp point) and a metal ruler will extract the pictures you want&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps also, consider that the internet will be stuffed full of pictures that are vistas and scenes from Alberta, both professional and amateur, with and without royalty or licensing. Named places and known tourist spots/events should be easy to search for and ideally would be detailed or referenced in this catalog, so finding a digital high quality version of favored pictures, that you can have professionally printed up onto canvas etc as a gift, might make for a better overall result. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-05-08T07:36:10.367" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20765" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20761" CreationDate="2019-05-08T07:46:47.527" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cooling system is there for the general benefit of all the people you share an office space with; shutting it off, reducing the flow, or altering the temperature of the flow will cause your work peers more discomfort&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recommend that you (request to) move your desk, or (request to) fit something to the outlet that will diffuse the airflow/send it sideways along the wall/ceiling rather than putting you in a draft&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If none of these are options, coming dressed suitably, or bringing clothes (or a huge, wide-brimmed hat, like a sombrero - sufficient to shade you from the draft?) with you that you can wear to help you withstand the cooling effect of the airflow could be an option, as could requesting a transfer to another department or leaving your job as a last resort. Employers ought to have a duty of care to their employees, including providing an environment that is a sensible and comfortable working temperature for the type of work being undertaken. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Talking to your boss should be the first step here though&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-05-08T07:46:47.527" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20766" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20740" CreationDate="2019-05-08T08:03:19.063" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Plugs like that are usually molded single piece items, the wires are fitted by having a springy tab sticking out of the connector end of the wire. As the connector end is pushed into the plastic plug the tabs spring out and grip the plastic, preventing it from coming back out. You can remove them again if you can identify where they are and push a fine flat bladed screwdriver down the back (where the wire goes in) of the plug, aiming to fold the spring tab flat so it is no longer against the plastic&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a look at this picture of a molex connector in component form, for a better idea of what I mean:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BL4nK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BL4nK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This picture features 4 connectors (two male pins, two female pins) and is intended to allow 2 wires to be connected and disconnected. The connectors are paired up for shipping but in use would be detached from the metal bar that has a rectangle and two circular holes in. They would then be crimped onto the end of a wire, and then those two small metal pins sticking-out (creating a Y shape) are the tabs that hold the connector into the plastic block. Removing this connector from the block again requires the pins to be folded flat against the body of the connector, the connector slid out, and then the pins folding out so they will grip when reinserted&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All that said, I strongly recommend you consider replacing your entire plug and socket with something that IS available in your country. The plug you've pictured SHOULD be available as it will have been used on countless different makes and models of car. See if it has any manufacturer name on (not necessarily the brand of your car)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit update:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not entirely sure why you're posting on lifehacks, as you've just added information to your question that seems to imply that anyone jury-rigging any kind of thing that is not an original car part as approved by the manufacturer will instantly void their insurance (yet you've also commented to imply that a home-made repair has been carried out on your car before - confusing; have you been driving uninsured all this time)..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, when i recommended &quot;making a plug&quot; - spray the socket full of some lubricant, attach two individual wire spade connectors to the ends of the wires, then push them onto the pins inside the socket, fill the entire socket with silicone sealant (like what you put round your bath) and let it set - you'll now have a new plug, molded to the shape of the old, with two connected non-shorted wires embedded in the cured silicone. Old socket, new plug. The lubricant spray should stop the silicone sticking to the socket for easier removal &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-05-08T13:57:12.483" LastActivityDate="2019-05-08T13:57:12.483" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20768" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-09T02:24:07.063" Score="2" ViewCount="552" Body="&lt;p&gt;The nail of one of my favorite fingers keeps splitting, and catching on things.  So far it has not torn the quick, but my luck will not hold forever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;What can I do to protect it from catching and tearing?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How can I keep the split from propagating?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How can I make future splits less likely?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ordinary bandages are less than satisfactory; they don't stay in place well, and the adhesive fails in less than a day (unless I refrain from washing that hand!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought of buying press-on nails.  Never having been one to decorate my fingers, I am ignorant in these matters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another possibility is a rubber thimble, which I imagine I could find in an office supply shop, but I don't know whether it would work well at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mom suggested clear nail polish could help prevent future splits; do you have experience with this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15342" LastActivityDate="2019-06-12T10:56:52.333" Title="protect a split fingernail" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20769" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20762" CreationDate="2019-05-09T03:17:26.767" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you are going to cut-up the pamphlet and remove pages, there's no need to preserve the pamphlet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best way to remove pages from a glued binding is to&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;'Break' open the binding at the page you want to remove and flatten the book on a table top. Don't heat the glue as this will liquify the glue which will create a mess. Better to cool the pamphlet so the glue is brittle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the book facing up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Inspect the &quot;reader's spread&quot; (That's what an illustration that crosses two adjoining pages of a book is called.) If you are lucky there will be a thin white inside margin space between rough edge of the pages and the photograph.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Decision time&lt;/em&gt;: Before you do remove the page, If the edges of the photograph appear to not match if you trim off the margin, you may wish to stop at this point. You can still preserve the pamphlet by closing the booklet and heating the binding glue to re-seal the pamphlet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If there is a white margin, pull the desired pages from the booklet. Doing this carefully, will let you pull the page as if it was a sheet in a &quot;memo-pad&quot; without tearing it. The inside edge of the removed page will be ragged and may have a bit of glue that you can remove with your fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;carefully trim the edge from one page of the pamphlet. You will use this to overlay on the page that still has an edge margin. Trim just enough from the bottom page to remove rough edge that might remain from where you pulled the page free from the broken spine&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use glue or double-sided tape to attach the upper page onto the bottom of the assembly making sure to align the edges as best you can.&#xA;If done carefully, You will be able to place the &quot;double-trucked&quot; (another term for abutted pages that make up an illustration that crosses the &quot;gutter&quot; of the pamphlet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually, these kinds of pages are printed &quot;bleeding edge&quot; which means printed right to the edge of the page with no margins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;7&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can either matte the print assembly (in a hole cut slightly smaller than the picture from a decorative paper to frame the print) or just centre the page on an attractive background and frame the picture for your grandparents.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think that's a very nice thing to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck, and have fun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-05-09T03:17:26.767" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20771" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20768" CreationDate="2019-05-09T05:35:00.657" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep my nails an average length - maybe three millimeters past the end of the nail bed. If I've damaged one for some reason (most recent recollection is that I caught one on a cheese grater and ripped a bit of the nail bed) I usually find it quite effective to:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clean well the underside of the equivalent nail on the other hand, &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;carefully trim all 3mm off in one cut using a pair of scissors (my nails are too arched to allow clippers to do it but you might be able to use clippers). Remove the sharp points at either end by cutting a minimal amount of the point off &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;trim the damaged nail back as much as possible so a minimal amount of nail is projecting. If your nails are particularly ridged on top, carefully smooth the ridges off at the end with a nail file&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use superglue/krazyglue/whatever your country calls cyanoacrylate (a thin strong smelling liquid that comes in tiny tubes and &quot;bonds skin and eyes in seconds&quot;) to glue the good nail cutting to the &lt;em&gt;top&lt;/em&gt; (not the end) of the damaged nail, bridging over the split&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;after the glue sets, use a nail file to reduce the height slightly and smooth the edges so it doesn't catch. Using clear nail polish will also help in this regard &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a minimal amount of glue; the way cyanoacrylate works is you put a tiny amount on and let it creep into cracks and gaps itself &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reinforcement is most likely to break away from the ends, so aim to avoid them snagging on anything. Consider wearing a sticking plaster to remind yourself to be careful with that finger. If sticking plasters are a bit cumbersome, the fabric sticky tape used to hold bandages in place can work well- brand name in many countries is 3M Mepore or Micropore&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the top layers of your nail are flaking away and breaking off the nail edge, it may be enough to put a tiny amount of glue on, wait for it to dry and then file the edge so it is rounded on top to reduce snagging. Don't use your nails to pick at things like stickers, battery covers, lids or other things where you're pushing the nail into a crack and using it as a lever etc&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-05-09T08:39:19.707" LastActivityDate="2019-05-09T08:39:19.707" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20777" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20704" CreationDate="2019-05-09T12:58:38.533" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've bought &lt;a href=&quot;https://bemighty.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&quot;Mighty&quot;&lt;/a&gt; player for my daughter a couple of months ago. It is quite small and claims to repel water. But this is meant to be used with Spotify so not sure if it fits your purpose. It has bluetooth so wireless headphones could be used with it although I have not tried this feature yet as use earbuds from older iPhones with normal audio jack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the negative side I think it is too pricy for such a device you have to constantly sync with Spotify and apply updates via their app. It is cumbersome at times and sometimes you leave it at home just because there is no time to sync it before going out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27583" LastActivityDate="2019-05-09T12:58:38.533" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20778" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20706" CreationDate="2019-05-09T16:29:15.813" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For reasons Lefty points out, you can't easily stop this from happening. The movement is caused by the carpet being made of fibers that stand up, but bend when pressure is applied. In doing so, the item you placed on the carpet will always seek to move in the same direction as the carpet fibers bend then you stand on them&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Answers that encourage you to use something that sticks the rug to the carpet or increases the grip it has are unlikely to completely solve the problem, because the fibers will simply move the sticky backing along with the carpet. Adding things to the rug is a bit like suggesting to stop people crowdsurfing at a concert by dressing everyone in a rubber suit&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your only hope is to fasten the rug through the carpet, to the floor beneath, or do something that means the carpet fibers don't get squashed/bent over as you walk on them (such as fix a board over the carpet or cut a square of carpet out and put the rug on the floor underneath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-05-09T17:42:53.967" LastActivityDate="2019-05-09T17:42:53.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20779" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20706" CreationDate="2019-05-09T19:35:37.603" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Velcro strips. You can easily remove these strips and they are cheap. ~2 USD for a 4 pack of them. It would stay in place and you could easily clean under the rug!&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lR7Rr.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lR7Rr.png&quot; alt=&quot;velcro&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27565" LastEditorUserId="27565" LastEditDate="2019-05-09T21:04:27.357" LastActivityDate="2019-05-09T21:04:27.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20780" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20752" CreationDate="2019-05-09T19:41:55.360" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would recommend using a mousepad. They go for about 12 USD and they are quite good looking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vVp9y.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vVp9y.png&quot; alt=&quot;mousepad&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would prevent the stickiness. To get it off, I would recommend using mineral oils and rub a rag on the sticky part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27565" LastEditorUserId="27565" LastEditDate="2019-05-10T11:18:32.947" LastActivityDate="2019-05-10T11:18:32.947" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18969" CreationDate="2019-05-10T03:41:07.273" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd be making the boxes out of corflute (lightweight plastic sheet in two layers), and then taping the edges with a strong wide tape like a gaffer tape, and then glueing a layer a cheap fabric over the whole lot, inside and out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Light durable and easy to work with. Strong. Cheap. No flaking. Once you make one of these, use it as a template.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you need is a tape measure, a good blade, a strong straight edge to cut against lie a long steel ruler, and a surface you won't damage to work on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not sure what glue you would use to glue the fabric on: I suspect craft glue would work, but you would have to read some labels to find the one the works with plastic and fabric and is not messy, dries quickly, and lasts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27414" LastActivityDate="2019-05-10T03:41:07.273" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2567" CreationDate="2019-05-10T08:31:00.740" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's an A4 size paper, it's very easy to remove the wrinkles. Keep the paper on a printer's tray. Open MS Word and make a printout (ensure the MS Word file is blank). That makes the wrinkled paper to go through the printer and all its wrinkles will go away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27590" LastEditorUserId="11190" LastEditDate="2019-05-17T10:44:12.353" LastActivityDate="2019-05-17T10:44:12.353" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1671" CreationDate="2019-05-10T11:17:02.123" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used a spare bit of wire ducting I had left over from fitting a wall hung TV, it had an adhesive strip, a curved contour and was easy to cut to length so I stuck it to the side of the bin flush with the lid with a small gap at the bottom, works a treat and doesn't snag the bag&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27591" LastActivityDate="2019-05-10T11:17:02.123" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1671" CreationDate="2019-05-11T05:37:00.537" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally I've always just drilled holes in which inner or in the back of there is no inner. For my bin, 2 inches up seems about an optimal height; we never have a situation where there is a large amount of bin juice that would escape a bowl 2 inches deep and if I do ever notice bin juice when removing a bag the bin gets washed by sloshing it out promptly with a small amount of water and bleach so there isn't a need for a long soak&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using higher quality bin bags costs slightly more but we find they tear less, so weighing up the extra cost of the bag vs not having to waste my life washing the bin out so often, I figured the better bags were worth it. In mitigating the amount of bags we use, all our bins (trash, cars recycling and other recycling) use the same bags, but for the recycling ones we empty the bag out into the main receptacle outaide, partly because the recycling team don't want us putting opaque bags out where they can't tell what the contents are, and partly because we can then reuse a bag (particularly the mixed glass/metal, that ends up with a bit of beer, soup or whatever rolling round the bottom) formerly in the recycling bin for the trash&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-05-11T06:26:57.627" LastActivityDate="2019-05-11T06:26:57.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20786" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-12T03:32:40.387" Score="1" ViewCount="348" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am working on a Grabber Pole. I need a way to close the clamp from the other end of the pole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The jaws stay locked when closed until released.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought of using a bike brake cable and maybe a pulley?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any other ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rgiMC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rgiMC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastEditorUserId="27410" LastEditDate="2019-05-12T15:45:30.557" LastActivityDate="2019-05-13T12:36:15.117" Title="DIY Grabber Pole" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20752" CreationDate="2019-05-12T07:26:45.207" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the cleaning part, I suggest you use some alcohol or lead (the pencil kind, but alcohol would be easier). You can easily search online for how exactly to do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27537" LastActivityDate="2019-05-12T07:26:45.207" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20789" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20786" CreationDate="2019-05-12T12:44:45.843" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't think you need the pulley, if you add an extension to the plastic &quot;finger&quot; that moves. (See my diagram below.) Attach your bike cable to that extension piece. It will increase your leverage, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KHmqM.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KHmqM.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-05-12T12:44:45.843" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20786" CreationDate="2019-05-12T14:09:43.867" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The devil is in the details. Any line or wire (like a straightened coat-hanger) that doesn't stretch will be okay for the link to a normally-open spring &quot;jaw&quot; should work, no?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you use at the other end is the place to have some sort of mechanism that will allow you to close and lock the gripper end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You want to have the grabber-pole light enough to hold one-handed while you close the grip remotely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use a lever at the operator end, you can choose the place on the lever where there is sufficient mechanical advantage to close and hold the gripper shut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut a short length of tubing slightly larger than the pole.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the tubing lengthwise.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drill a pivot hole in the tubing and the gripper pole.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach the lever to the wire attached to the gripper at the opposite end. It can be attached directly or run through a guide (or pulley) attached to the grabber pole.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Great Idea: Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QLjiq.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QLjiq.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Gripper handle detail for pole&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-05-12T14:09:43.867" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20791" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12243" CreationDate="2019-05-12T14:15:46.830" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found the ultimate solution for this problem 2 years after I posted this question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've bought a &quot;iLife V5s Pro Intelligente Robot&quot;  (about € 185 / $ 150,-)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It cleans all the dog hairs automatic.&#xA;It's amazing. I remembered I posted this question and I want to share this solution with you&#xA;Hope it help you guys out.&#xA;(works only for hard floors like tiles, for carpets the result is poor)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13590" LastActivityDate="2019-05-12T14:15:46.830" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20786" CreationDate="2019-05-13T12:36:15.117" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used a type of clamp that ratchets closed. The other clamps I found needed too much force to open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MTV6Q.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MTV6Q.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NyOVK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NyOVK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MvvAT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MvvAT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2019-05-13T12:36:15.117" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20704" CreationDate="2019-05-15T11:25:39.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;So currently there is a lot of runner watches that can store and play music using bluetooth headhphones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know at least two such watches. &lt;a href=&quot;https://smartwatchlabs.com/garmin-vivoactive-3-music-review-and-extended-test/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Garmin Vivoactive Music&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tomsguide.com/us/tomtom-spark-3-cardio-music,review-3947.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;TomTom Runner Cardio+Music&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These running watches are designed to be much less distractive than mobile phones or smartwatches. The additional advantage of such watches is that you can easily keep track of your pace without connection to your phone so you don't have to take phone with you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course you will have to choose a good bluetooth headphones but currently there is plenty of them designed for runners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastActivityDate="2019-05-15T11:25:39.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20796" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-15T17:57:12.080" Score="2" ViewCount="386" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a popular chain of home furniture store, which shall go unnamed, from which I've gotten a couple of bins which look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZjiEr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZjiEr.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately for me, that store doesn't sell &lt;em&gt;lids&lt;/em&gt; for these bins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What would be a cheap and effective way of making/getting such a lid?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notes: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The diameter is 28cm.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I'll be using this bin for mostly-solid organic refuse. While I don't need a lid that's 100% sealed and air-tight, it should block air flow.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The lid does not need to guard against spillage, or stay on if I turn the bin upside-down.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastEditorUserId="5055" LastEditDate="2019-05-15T18:59:44.207" LastActivityDate="2019-05-16T19:44:56.993" Title="How do I make a lid for this bin?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;container&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20798" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20796" CreationDate="2019-05-15T20:06:23.197" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my cupboard, I have a small collection of (glass) lids that belonged to long-discarded, no longer non-stick non-stick pans. I use them when I need to cover a random bowl. 28 is a typical frying pan diameter, so that should also fit your container. It’s usually not a problem if their size isn’t an exact match, their rim can sit either outside the bowl or stop inside where the container is narrower. Their handles are designed to be grabbed easily with one hand and the transparent material helps me check on the content. While I typically use them to cover my bread dough, in your case you can easily see when it’s time for a trip to the compost heap. Bonus: they can go in the dishwasher. If you don’t have any around, I’d ask around (everyone has a few friends or relatives of the “let’s keep it, it may be useful” type) or check a thrift store. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can’t find a matching lid, the unnamed blue-and-yellow furniture store offers a set of three different silicone covers that “stick” to the bowl and close pretty tightly. The largest has a diameter of 32 cm. I am sure other retailers may have something similar. Make sure you get the “just place gently on top” type, not the “stretch to cover” type, or you will hate them every time you need to open the bin - the former works with one hand while holding that random apple core or banana peel, the latter always needs two hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2019-05-15T20:11:58.907" LastActivityDate="2019-05-15T20:11:58.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20796" CreationDate="2019-05-15T23:38:10.093" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Plastic plant-pot saucers are inexpensive, come in a variety of sizes and colours, are light weight, strong, tough, and when flipped over are tops for bottoms. You can find them in hardware stores, and around this time of year at plant supply kiosks in supermarket parking lots and many markets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RKnq4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RKnq4.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;plastic plant-pot saucers&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-05-15T23:38:10.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20796" CreationDate="2019-05-16T19:44:56.993" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't say where in the world you are but you may find that your country has an abundance of suitably large paint and wallpaper paste pots on general sale. Next time you're passing a construction waste dumpster/skip, have a look to see if there are any 10l plastic bucket style pots of paint, wallpaper adhesive etc in it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5A6LT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No skips/dumpsters locally? Perhaps a local decorating company will have some old ones they would give away&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're stuck for those, perhaps a plastic builder's bucket, even if the base is narrower than 28cm; cut the bucket all the way around at the point where the diameter is 29+cm, and it should fit on the bin upside down, sitting so it hangs partly down the sides of the bin &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I too was minded that 28cm is a common size for a frying pan. To this end either the glass lid of such a pan or the pan itself, with handle removed, may make for an adequate bin lid. New glass lids are available for a paltry sum on popular auction and shopping sites &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're looking to fit something like this, may I suggest you look at fitting it into the bin upside down? Even a larger (30cm+) lid will fit well if inverted (U shape, rather than n shape) so its center of gravity is below the rim of the bin&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing all these, a fabric lid may suffice: an old drawstring bag made of synthetic material may be able to sit over and draw up tightly enough &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-05-16T19:44:56.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20804" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-18T04:26:11.803" Score="2" ViewCount="156" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pain patch on my back.  I’d like to take a bath.  How can I keep the patch dry?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27641" LastActivityDate="2019-05-19T23:04:47.493" Title="Keeping a medical patch dry during a shower" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2019-06-04T10:20:33.903" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20805" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2567" CreationDate="2019-05-18T18:22:39.657" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The paper fibres are broken. The damage is one-way. There's no going back once the damage is done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But while you can't remove folds or wrinkles from a sheet of paper, &lt;strong&gt;you can leave wrinkles and folds behind.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make a pattern by folding, wrinkling, cutting, etc. Then, use that original as a pattern to trace onto flat, unwrinkled, and clean unfolded paper for the final finished product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-05-18T18:22:39.657" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11110" CreationDate="2019-05-19T15:48:12.707" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rdHcY.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How about a honey siphon with irrigation hose?! Put some grapefruit extract around the pipe to prevent ants from migrating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It’s a slow flow but it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27647" LastActivityDate="2019-05-19T15:48:12.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20808" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20862" CreationDate="2019-05-19T15:49:47.900" Score="0" ViewCount="1825" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I clean a yellowish silicone mobile back cover and prevent it from yellowing again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to get rid of this or do I need to buy new one?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Lt4Iu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Lt4Iu.jpg&quot; width=&quot;200&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fjNRb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fjNRb.jpg&quot; width=&quot;190&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can see how yellowish it is become.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19573" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2019-05-20T22:08:18.017" LastActivityDate="2019-05-30T02:16:33.650" Title="How to keep silicone mobile case clean and prevent from being yellowish?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3932" CreationDate="2019-05-19T18:44:23.483" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My husband worked on the oil rigs. We took his clothes to a laundry mat and bought a six pack of coke. Two cans a load, took out the grease, even diluted in all that water (no laundry soap). I wonder what it does to your stomach!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27649" LastActivityDate="2019-05-19T18:44:23.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20804" CreationDate="2019-05-19T23:04:47.493" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use the plastic bag with scotch tape ,take plastic bag cut it in a form of straight then put it on your medical patch with scotch tape around all sides.then you can easily  take shower and kept dry your medical patch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2019-05-19T23:04:47.493" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20811" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20727" CreationDate="2019-05-19T23:12:26.060" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can keep your sandals in sunlight ,then it will again get their orignal size.or if you put some warm water in a plastic bag then the bag put in your sandals for some time it is also useful way to resize your shrink sandals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2019-05-19T23:12:26.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20812" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20816" CreationDate="2019-05-20T05:40:03.747" Score="-2" ViewCount="362" Body="&lt;p&gt;I place my computer speakers in clear bread plastic bags to protect them from dust and food scrap. E.g. I eat at my desk, and have fruits and vegetables spurt after biting or cutting something. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But as my plastic bags can dangle and droop on my speakers' top openings, sound from the top openings make the bags flutter shrilly, and the vibrations can be more ear-splitting than the music!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please don't recommend headphones; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.popsci.com/headphones-hearing-loss&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;they can easily damage hearing&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;q=&amp;amp;esrc=s&amp;amp;source=imgres&amp;amp;cd=&amp;amp;cad=rja&amp;amp;uact=8&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwic1e7jrqniAhVtmeAKHZxCDbUQjhx6BAgBEAM&amp;amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alibaba.com%2Fproduct-detail%2FCustom-Printed-Clear-Plastic-Wicket-Bread_60734349024.html&amp;amp;psig=AOvVaw1f3jtb6finT4y3aDxlj8eE&amp;amp;ust=1558416170646563&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;left&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;q=&amp;amp;esrc=s&amp;amp;source=images&amp;amp;cd=&amp;amp;cad=rja&amp;amp;uact=8&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwjrhvSnsqniAhWGnOAKHcjcAcIQjhx6BAgBEAM&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.plastictshirtbag.com%2Ffood-grade-poly-bags.html&amp;amp;psig=AOvVaw0dn1vzRQ1Qrz4kiKjhvMlA&amp;amp;ust=1558416155974657&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;right&lt;/a&gt; pictures beneath. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ro0ip.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ro0ip.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2019-05-21T06:48:34.307" LastActivityDate="2019-05-21T14:09:01.870" Title="How can I stop plastic bags that cover computer speakers from vibrating?" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20813" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20812" CreationDate="2019-05-20T14:06:26.707" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bags are very light-weighted, and they easily interfere with how the speakers work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Speakers generate vibration of the air = sound; this is why you have them in the first place;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The bags vibrate together with the air.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You want to stop the vibration of the bags.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can see only 2 workarounds:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dress the speakers with the bags &quot;installed&quot; up-side-down, and definitely not closed. In that way, some (most) of the vibrating air from inside has a way to get out before the energy is transferred to the bags.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try to find some hard plastic covers. The speakers are most likely not that powerful to make that plastic vibrate. Try the everywhere present boxes for storing food. They come in all sizes and colors.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It might also work with other bags, provided they have thicker walls, so the sound from the speakers does not have the energy to move them. Also, the plastic should be the silent kind anyway. If it makes loud noise whenever it is handled, then it will be a no-no for your purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, you are probably aware that placing the speakers inside anything will change the quality of the sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-05-20T14:19:45.480" LastActivityDate="2019-05-20T14:19:45.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20814" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19166" CreationDate="2019-05-20T14:25:06.753" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Blue tack cant be pulled off try rolling it off the cable also in extreme conditions use nail polish remover(acetone)but then you cant reuse it. Hope it helps!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27652" LastActivityDate="2019-05-20T14:25:06.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20812" CreationDate="2019-05-20T16:12:31.790" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Virolina provided a good answer: speakers make the air vibrate, and plastic bags are going to be affected by those vibrations because they're so thin and lightweight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My suggestion is to avoid using speakers altogether. Just use earbuds or headphones! And when you aren't using them, you can keep them in a plastic bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: I posted this answer before the O.P. stated that headphones were not an option since they could damage hearing. I am leaving this answer here for other readers, in case they want to consider this option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9hgSl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9hgSl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-05-21T14:09:01.870" LastActivityDate="2019-05-21T14:09:01.870" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20812" CreationDate="2019-05-20T17:15:57.460" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stop using plastic bags to cover your speakers.&lt;br&gt;Change the stuff you use to protect your desk speakers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use something &lt;strong&gt;instead&lt;/strong&gt; of a thin plastic bag that is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;inexpensive&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;easy to find&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;easy to install&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;an effective barrier (protection) against juices, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;easily replaceable after &quot;used&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;handy in case of a bigger spill on (or near) your work area&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;audio neutral (clean sound passes through it unaffected)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;silent during use (has no interference on its own)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;easy to use&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clean&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;neat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;not unattractive (depending on the amount of care you use to fit them)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;immediately obvious if it becomes soiled&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;re-useable for cleanup&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;re-cyclable afterward&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solution:&lt;/strong&gt; Use/hang/wrap a &lt;strong&gt;sheet of paper towel&lt;/strong&gt; in front of your speaker instead of putting it (them) inside a &lt;em&gt;plastic bag&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XVCdu.gif&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XVCdu.gif&quot; alt=&quot;speaker shields&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-05-20T22:01:19.263" LastActivityDate="2019-05-20T22:01:19.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1728" CreationDate="2019-05-20T22:58:16.710" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a small, camping butane gas stove with cartridges as a backup if you have the space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are easy to set up, start. It will double as a way for making a hot drink on a long drive or picnic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are also inexpensive (~$25 AUD), and can sit around till needed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gO7Cg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gO7Cg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Butane gas portable stove.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27414" LastEditorUserId="27414" LastEditDate="2019-05-23T02:38:34.010" LastActivityDate="2019-05-23T02:38:34.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20818" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20812" CreationDate="2019-05-21T10:15:44.650" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;For outdoors applications, you can get waterproof loudspeaker covers. These are used on PA systems etc. They are made to let the sound through without letting water in. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For your desk, covering the loudspeakers isn't enough. Your computer screen and keyboard also suffer when sprayed with fruit sap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Loudspeakers do not need to be protected against dust, so they don't need to be covered full time, just when you are eating. This means you can remove the plastic bags after you're done eating. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, stop eating at your desk. You need to get up regularly anyway to stretch your legs, use eating as another reason to spend a few minutes away from your desk, walking around, resting your eyes by focusing at a different distance, etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your fear of headphones is unfounded. Just like loudspeakers, you are in control of the volume, and it's easy enough to keep the volume at a safe level. Headphones actually allow you to listen at lower volumes than loudspeakers, because headphones reduce the amount of background noise. Headphones also have the benefit that they don't disturb your colleagues. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-05-21T10:15:44.650" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1861" CreationDate="2019-05-21T21:40:37.303" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The only thing that worked for me was bleach, pure, undiluted bleach.  I tried white vinegar - what a mistake.  The urine smell went from bad to worse.  Not only did the floor smell of urine, it then wreaked of urine and vinegar!  Awful!  I tried store bought products, and lots of them, none worked.  I tried a formula of baking soda and detergent - waste of time.  Then I saturated the floor with bleach and waited a few days until it dried completely and then repeated this twice more.  It’s been over a year and the smell is completely gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27658" LastActivityDate="2019-05-21T21:40:37.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20822" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2019-05-21T21:47:41.487" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drill Brush works great for me. After years of strenuous hand scrubbing and trying every recommended cleaning solution under the sun and at best getting barely acceptable results, I saw the drill brush and decided to give it a try. My shower has never been so clean. It still took a while to get the lime stains off the glass but it wasn't strenuous at all. Make sure you get the big ball brush and the flat one. The ball brush cleans everything but the stubborn stuff. The flat brush cleans the hard to get off things, like the lime from the glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="3929" LastActivityDate="2019-05-21T21:47:41.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20823" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2019-05-22T13:04:04.283" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure that those &quot;deposits&quot; are not actually some degradation of the surface of the panel. I had the situation sometimes that the dirt was &quot;growing&quot; while cleaning - until I understood that I was removing the surface coating and exposing the base material.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Did you try to mechanically remove a small bit of those &quot;deposits&quot;? Just to see if they are truly deposits.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the answer to 2. is &quot;yes&quot;, you might be able to find some company to make an analysis of that substance, so you can find an &quot;enemy&quot; for it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for solution, you received quite a lot of advice. I want to make a small suggestion, based on the other answers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use some (strong) acid - to fight against lime.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use (strong) soap to fight against grease.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The acid must be moist in order to work. If it just stays there as a solid, it might become a part of the problem itself.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The acid if best applied as a spray - it reduces the need of elbow grease.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The soap should be used as any soap - mixed with elbow grease.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To reduce the need of elbow grease (almost completely) you might use a round brush attached to a drill machine / electric screw-driver.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear protective gear. You do not want any of those substances, especially in your eyes. Neither in your nose, mouth, ears...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As much as possible, do not use abrasive stuff - you will create microscopic hooks for problems and additional deposits.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be very patient.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be careful to not destroy things in the bathroom with those chemicals.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can add a fourth step: use some (strong) alcohols. It may have the same result as holy water, but who knows.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last resort alternatives:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Replace the panel entirely with a new one - it will damage your ego, as you will have to admit defeat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean the panel thoroughly, then apply some good paint - the panel will probably stop being transparent, but the deposits will no longer laugh at you as loudly.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have some &quot;very good quality water&quot; in my apartment, so the toilet gets yellow tint on the back, where the water residue temporarily flows after flushing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I occasionally spray standard bathroom cleaner / corrosive (I think I have Cif, but I am not sure). The more I spray, the whiter the surface becomes. As soon as I forget to spray, the yellow wins again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may want to take a sample of water to be analyzed. It might give you a clue about the source of the problem. A (cheap?) water filter might help against further degradation of surfaces, pipes etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After a good night's sleep I came up with another idea:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try applying a thin film of lacquer. Do this only:&#xA;- after you properly clean the surface;&#xA;- after you test it on a small &quot;hidden&quot; surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Different lacquers might have different effects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just realized: you already tried a lot of things. The surface is probably cleaner that it should be :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This idea - to apply rather than to remove - might be your solution. Especially after I looked again at the last picture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-05-23T06:10:51.313" LastActivityDate="2019-05-23T06:10:51.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20824" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-23T11:22:40.337" Score="2" ViewCount="212" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently stumbled upon a YouTuber called &quot;pigmie&quot; who didn't get over the fear of doing a double backflip as he could land on his head and get a serious injury. So he build his own protection (the &quot;moonsuit&quot;):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EZILB.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EZILB.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jnfqBUw6gg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jnfqBUw6gg&lt;/a&gt;   &amp;lt;--- minute 1:00&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This moonsuit is build out of many pieces of a (rather thin) gymnast-mattress. And he got over the fear!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But this suit is not really secure ... I mean, it's hard to get a serious head-neck-back injury with it, but its still not as convenient as I wish my protection to be!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is how he build it: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkmngpiISf0&amp;amp;t=627s&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkmngpiISf0&amp;amp;t=627s&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But there must be an easier protection... maybe a neck-protection with a motocross-helmed or a ruff? I don't know if thats a good idea...?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What's important is that I should still be able to do front and backflips and that my back is safe from overbending too! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27666" LastActivityDate="2019-05-23T11:22:40.337" Title="How to build a protection for your head, neck and back for practicing new flips!" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ClosedDate="2019-06-04T10:20:55.107" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2019-05-23T15:31:40.610" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a sharp knife. Place it 3/8 inch from the end of the tape. Push down and scrape. It will cut the top layer. Then just pull it apart.  6 mm Casio is the hardest to do. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27667" LastActivityDate="2019-05-23T15:31:40.610" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20826" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1827" CreationDate="2019-05-23T21:59:43.990" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tongs. Just gotta find the perfect sized tong depending on the food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gWPko.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gWPko.png&quot; alt=&quot;A tong&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27669" LastActivityDate="2019-05-23T21:59:43.990" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2019-05-23T21:59:43.990" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20828" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20577" CreationDate="2019-05-24T13:20:59.717" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If presentation is not an issue, I'd carry a good quality swiss army knife; I routinely trim my beard with the built in scissors and they work well. It's useful for many other things too, though difficult to take on a plane&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kUFVN.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kUFVN.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're after maintaining a neat beard or designer stubble look, it's hard to beat a battery powered beard trimmer for neatness, portability and utility - I use mine for plenty of other things, including hair and even removing scratchy labels from clothing. Trimming once a fortnight I doubt I'd get though more than a couple of sets of batteries&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SWLb6.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SWLb6.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're after a life-hacky way to remove hair, you could consider burning it off with a quick pass of a gas flame - a high speed pass, as many juveniles have found when leaving the gas hob to run for too long before lighting it/filling their mouth with gas from a cigarette lighter before imitating a circus act, is effective at singeing hair to the extent that it goes brittle and can be brushed off, without burning the skin&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, if you're really struggling for space it may be worth noting that hair cutting is pretty much a universal need for human beings and it's doubtful you'd travel for months on end without happening upon somewhere local that will remove your excess hair, or a shop that will provide you with something that can hack the worst of it off. Like so many things we think about when packing for travel in order to remain connected to the lifestyle we have at home, ask yourself whether it's truly needed at all, and if it really is - is there some reasonable amount of money (a highly portable and versatile travel accessory :) ) for which one can procure the relevant details locally rather than attempting to carry things to cater for every eventuality&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-05-24T14:58:05.003" LastActivityDate="2019-05-24T14:58:05.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20829" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2019-05-24T15:10:52.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This made it VERY easy for me on a near impossible to separate label.  Take two small pieces of scotch tape and apply one to an end of the front of the label and one to the back so that half the tape is on the label and half is not.  Be careful that the opposite ends of the scotch tape don't stick together.  Then simply pull the tape ends apart and the backing will separate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27673" LastActivityDate="2019-05-24T15:10:52.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20830" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20906" CreationDate="2019-05-24T22:03:07.360" Score="3" ViewCount="593" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a unknown allergy to perfumes. My breathing gets blocked from my nose up if someone near me wears perfume. I am okay with mild to low perfume. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But sometimes I feel I am not that fresh, and may smell. There are people who look fresh all day long, and I wonder how? For me if I wear the same shirt for 2 days, it starts smelling (which I don’t want).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I keep fresh and not smell the whole day, or at least at work?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-05-24T22:49:47.493" LastActivityDate="2019-06-09T12:50:44.747" Title="How to keep smelling fresh without perfume" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20831" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20857" CreationDate="2019-05-24T22:17:17.373" Score="1" ViewCount="144" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here in the UK, it is always wet so to dry clothes we put in on heating which dry it but makes the clothes crispy, which in turn makes them hard to fold. I want to know how to fold as it’s very hard to fold and laundry becomes a mess because we do laundry on weekend and it pile up really fast with no one want to fold up unless next weekend.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-05-27T07:36:04.023" LastActivityDate="2019-05-28T14:37:06.903" Title="Making crispy clothes easy to fold" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20832" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20830" CreationDate="2019-05-24T22:52:34.577" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One simple option is to change your shirt in the middle of the day. You can bring a second shirt to work, and simply change it during your lunch break. The second shirt could even look exactly like the shirt you wore in the morning, so no one at work would know you changed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may also do this with your other clothes, such as socks and underwear. Just be sure to bring an air-tight bag (such as plastic) with you to hold your dirty clothes. You should also bring a backpack or duffel bag to discretely carry your clean clothes and later to carry the air-tight bag of dirty clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-05-24T22:52:34.577" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20833" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17952" CreationDate="2019-05-24T23:44:59.733" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought six 5-ounce (142 grams) cans of off brand Ancla &quot;chunk&quot; light Tuna in water. It was mostly water with no chunks of any tuna. All my attempts of draining the water from the tuna failed.  So put all of it in a pot and brought it to a boil under full heat.  Next I through in some rice.  Once it started boiling again I put on low heat and covered for 15 minutes. Problem solved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27678" LastActivityDate="2019-05-24T23:44:59.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20831" CreationDate="2019-05-25T05:18:26.673" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heat and dry them less. If you do that with a &quot;machine&quot;, maybe the machine has some knobs or buttons, to adjust the results to the preferences.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After heating and drying, moist them mildly, with a fine spray or (better?) with steam, if you have. Let them rest until they lose the moist.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Variant of 2.) You say that the air is wet anyway. After drying, let the clothes rest in the air, until they absorb some moist. When they become foldable, fold them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I hope I understood your problem correctly)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-05-25T05:18:26.673" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8063" CreationDate="2019-05-25T09:22:17.477" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My Ex girlfriend was into clothing design. I had this problem and on some of my pants she moved the belt loop and on others she made a new belt loop from fabric she scavenged from inside hems. She learnt to do it from an old lady she worked for while she was studying who would charge less than $10 as it took less than 15 min. Maybe ask around some local alterations places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27682" LastActivityDate="2019-05-25T09:22:17.477" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20837" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20830" CreationDate="2019-05-25T11:51:11.673" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You are confusing two different issues. Looking neat and not having objectionable body odour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The two are not the same––but may be related.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Odour&lt;/strong&gt;: Humans can smell with their noses. Things that we smell can sometimes be pleasant or unpleasant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perfume and fragrance producers would like you to think that we humans have an unpleasant odour unless we stink with what they put into their products. They spend Millions of dollars to make us feel insecure unless we soak ourselves in their chemical &quot;&lt;em&gt;fragrances&lt;/em&gt;.&quot; Their advertising messages are not true. As a matter of fact, naturally occurring pheromones that our body produces actually attract others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What does repel others is the odour of bacteria that has been sitting on our skin that has been produced by physical and mental stress of normal urban lifestyles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Covering this stuff up with a de-odourizer doesn't work as well as simply removing the stuff that stinks. Removing the stuff is easy by practicing normal daily body hygiene. Rather than going into that, I'll move on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Appearance&lt;/strong&gt;: Looking well-groomed and neat is easier in clothes that fit you well and in colours and patterns that compliment your hair colour and body shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some fabrics work better than other, however, depending on what you do. As a general rule, knits show wrinkles less than weaves. A polo shirt will look less wrinkled after a given amount of wear than a cotton one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't mistake clothes that look okay but are dirty (have stale bacteria) and just have to be washed to remove offensive odour. Again, simple hygiene is the (soap and water) solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You are now aware that some things affect you so you can now avoid wearing materials and using products that affect others the same way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for helping avoid the propaganda being spread by detergent companies who would have you believe that their phthalates (that's what they're called) stand between being shunned or loved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-05-25T11:51:11.673" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20830" CreationDate="2019-05-25T12:11:26.587" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As I understand, you want to stop your body from generating bad smell, right?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are 2 options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a strong antiperspirant. It may fix the problem at the expense of not allowing your body to release its toxins through the normal, healthy perspiration process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After you wash normally with water and soap, wash again with baking soda. Leave the baking soda work for about 1 minute, and rinse. After you do it a few times, you can stop doing it for a while. Repeat when needed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What happens in case 2?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The baking soda kills the micro-organisms which flourish in sweat. These microorganisms are the cause of the bad smell. Metaphorically, it is their poop which smells bad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you kill the colony, there will still be sweating, but without bad smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In time the colony will reappear, and that is when you need to repeat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think it is enough to use this only in the &quot;smelly&quot; areas. It makes no real sense to use it for your entire body - although it will not hurt you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is most beneficial if you use for:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;your arm pits;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;your feet;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;sometimes, even your mouth - can successfully replace the mouth wash.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-05-25T12:11:26.587" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20841" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-25T22:49:59.117" Score="2" ViewCount="157" Body="&lt;p&gt;I deliver newspapers. (Yes, some people still do read them.) Anyhow, the driver's side window is almost always open and I'm subject to getting soaking wet when it rains.  Any and all ideas would be appreciated and seriously considered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27686" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-05-26T13:04:53.640" LastActivityDate="2019-05-27T13:21:58.590" Title="Keeping dry inside car door" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20843" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18441" CreationDate="2019-05-26T08:25:44.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;No. Your best option is to replace the screen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27414" LastActivityDate="2019-05-26T08:25:44.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20844" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20674" CreationDate="2019-05-26T09:03:49.227" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want volume in your hair without blow dry then you should take one lemon juice and two spoon of Apple vinegar mix it in water and use this water while washing&lt;br&gt;&#xA; your hair. After dry you  wil see your hair has natural volume.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26074" LastActivityDate="2019-05-26T09:03:49.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20847" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20841" CreationDate="2019-05-26T19:24:37.113" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could tape a moderately-heavy (5 or 10 mil) piece of vinyl or polyethylene sheet over the window opening and cut straight lines across the center, vertically, horizontally and diagonally in a &quot;starburst&quot;. If the sheet is stiff enough, you could drive at moderate sped and little water would get through, but you should be able to push your hand through easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wvgn3.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wvgn3.png&quot; alt=&quot;Plastic Port&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;N.B.&lt;/em&gt; Don't leave sharp points in the center, lest it cut your arm or cause it to get stuck pulling back! A little hole in the center should be acceptable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastEditorUserId="2012" LastEditDate="2019-05-27T02:27:11.197" LastActivityDate="2019-05-27T02:27:11.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20850" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-27T08:25:57.450" Score="3" ViewCount="140" Body="&lt;p&gt;Someone tried to clean my Sony smart TV (which is not supposed to be cleaned that way) with glass cleaner and now it is full of white stains. I've tried gently rubbing it with a dry cloth but they don't seem to go away. &#xA;Is there a way to remove them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27694" LastEditorUserId="27694" LastEditDate="2019-05-27T08:43:23.247" LastActivityDate="2019-07-04T20:03:37.753" Title="How to remove glass cleaner stains from smart tv" Tags="&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20851" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20841" CreationDate="2019-05-27T13:21:58.590" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is not a hack, per se; but, there's a flip window attachment made for rural postal carriers that attaches to your car window without special attachments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8UEpl.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8UEpl.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Car flip window&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's marketed and sold as a &amp;quot;Flip Window&amp;quot; by a company in the United States by the name of Postal Things, Inc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could make a similar kind of &amp;quot;awning&amp;quot; for your window that attaches by plasticized magnetic strips along the top of the window at the roofline. You would reach out from under the flap to deliver the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-05-27T13:21:58.590" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20830" CreationDate="2019-05-27T14:07:04.897" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my case, I start to smell when I sweat a lot, so one way to not smell badly is to reduce sweat to minimum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hence my tips are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stay in cool places. Use air conditioning where possible, e.g. in car and at your work place.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't stay outside when it's hot.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a shower every morning so you stay fresh for as long as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, about &quot;staying fresh&quot;, I got another tip which is to wash your face often. Washing the face helps one to both feel fresh and look fresh, so you can do that during work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2019-05-29T07:46:25.710" LastActivityDate="2019-05-29T07:46:25.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20854" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20830" CreationDate="2019-05-28T04:00:06.527" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest solution is to use personal care products that are appropriate for you, such as deodorant without a smell that bothers you. Antiperspirant is the more common product, but it doesn't reduce smell any more than deodorant. Antiperspirant is for people that want to reduce their sweat, and I don't know whether you care about that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, you should shower in the morning. You can also shower at night if you like, but the morning is the important time as far as duration of effectiveness of deodorant and body odor staying away. Showering at night, then putting on deodorant at night and again in the morning is not as effective as showering in the morning and putting on deodorant at that time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, don't wear your shirt two days in a row. If you want to wear a shirt twice without washing it, hang it up in the air and be sure it smells clean before you put it on again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am highly skeptical about other household products like baking soda making a difference. I googled &quot;baking soda effect on body odor&quot; and found no authoritative results in the first 2-3 pages. This is as compared to reliable home remedies which are not BS (unrelated comparison: &quot;boric acid for ants&quot;). The first few pages for real working strategies have newspaper articles, university blogs, and articles written by the industry. Baking soda is a hack, but it is probably also bullshit. To the extent that it works, is it also probably bad for your skin. Skincare products should have a pH of around 5. Baking soda is much too basic. More info &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/baking-soda-for-face#1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2019-06-03T02:47:40.507" LastActivityDate="2019-06-03T02:47:40.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20856" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20808" CreationDate="2019-05-28T08:01:44.033" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not a chemist, but information I read on the internet in the past kind of answers your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is the composition of the material which is not &quot;stable&quot; enough and some of its components react with gases in the air (probably oxygen). Although that reaction is very slow, it is unstoppable. In time, the &quot;plastic&quot; will degrade at least color, maybe other properties as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-05-28T08:01:44.033" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20857" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20831" CreationDate="2019-05-28T14:37:06.903" Score="3" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wash them with something to help soften them; this can be a commercial fabric softener, or regular white vinegar. I've found this to prevent &quot;crispness&quot; when I've line-dried clothing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Break&quot; the clothing when it's dry. Shake it hard with a &quot;snapping&quot; motion to loosen the fibers and make your clothing softer and easier to fold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22640" LastActivityDate="2019-05-28T14:37:06.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20860" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20850" CreationDate="2019-05-29T16:38:11.130" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most sources I reviewed online suggest using only a microfibre cloth slightly dampened with a very dilute solution of mild dish-washing detergent in water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid any products containing ammonia or alcohol with new flat screens that are plastic rather than older models that used glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dilute the soap 1 part with 200 parts of water. That's 1 drop of detergent to ¾ cup of water (200 ml). Blue (coloured) Dawn™ is an excellent detergent for optics as it has no additives that will leave residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use Light pressure to remove the &quot;stains&quot; with the dampened microfibre cloth. Heavy pressure will possibly damage some pixels. Pretend you're rubbing your eye as a guide to the amount of pressure you should use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that does not work, it is very likely that the thin plastic coating has been damaged beyond your warranty conditions for repair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-05-29T16:38:11.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20861" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23128" CreationDate="2019-05-30T01:49:29.503" Score="7" ViewCount="1712" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bought some vintage electronics, and the 20 foot data cable bundle smells like mildew very strongly. I need something to seal in that smell and kill the fungi on the insulators, without damaging the not-easily-replaceable wires &amp;amp; cables. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27713" LastActivityDate="2020-11-14T09:58:12.583" Title="How to remove or seal in mold mildew on vintage electronic cables" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20862" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20808" CreationDate="2019-05-30T02:16:33.650" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes; don't touch the case, and don't expose it to UV light (sunlight) - after all when kept in the retail packaging, away from your skin oils, daily dirt and under artificial light in a shop stand, these things stay clear for years &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As neither of these are very practical considering the fact that it's a phone case, I recommend you throw it away (or give it to someone who doesn't care that it is yellowed, if you're concerned about the environmental impact of frivolously throwing plastic away) and buy another one&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When buying a replacement consider one that is not clear plastic, such as one that has coloured or black plastic, or one that is a different kind of clear plastic - harder plastics seem to resist yellowing better &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-05-30T02:16:33.650" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20863" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9538" CreationDate="2019-05-30T02:24:35.293" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Check your auto insurance policy; they may allow you to have your windscreen replaced and pay most of the cost for you, and it won't count as a claim so has no impact on the next year's premium. The last time I had a windscreen replaced because it was full of micro scratches, I paid approximately 5% of the replacement cost, though I don't doubt the insurance company was being taken for a ride (pardon the pun) because the process took all of about 10 minutes and the bill to the insurance co was approximately quarter of what the car was worth &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They do this because it's usually cheaper to replace a badly scratched windscreen than it is to pay a claim for an accident that occurred because you couldn't see through your badly scratched windscreen &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-05-30T02:24:35.293" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20864" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20861" CreationDate="2019-05-30T09:10:30.910" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baking soda is quite good at removing odors. &quot;Mix&quot; the cable with baking soda, put everything in a sealed bag. Excess soda will not hurt, add more to the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Occasionally mildly shake the bag with the cable, to allow &quot;fresh&quot; soda to work on the cable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: it might work better if you prepare a very concentrated baking soda solution (with water). However, the water may infiltrate internally (the cables being old) and as a result do more damage than help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used that trick with winter boots, even without the bag. All odors disappeared quickly (less than a few days).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternative solution&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If removing the odor from the cable does not work, you may want to remove the cable entirely, and replace it. You might even be able to find a similar cable, to keep the vintage look of the thingy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-06-03T04:58:29.160" LastActivityDate="2019-06-03T04:58:29.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20865" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20861" CreationDate="2019-05-31T03:14:58.197" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.febreze.com/en-us/products/fabric-refresher-scent-free&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Febreeze Fabric&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;Febreeze Fabric Extra Strength&lt;/strong&gt; can seal-in all sorts of odours… &lt;br&gt; without leaving behind any tell-tale artificial bouquet stink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people (me) are sensitive to the various scents added to the stuff; but, the fragrance-free, unscented stuff seems acceptably undetectable. If the scent or effect of the specific recommendation is suspect, I encourage you to test it on something expendable before you put it on anything of value.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stuff works by encapsulating the offensive odour within a thin non-porous vapour barrier. It's applied from a pump-spray container and when applied according to instructions works as advertised. It covers every nook and cranny as it was made for covering household surfaces from upholstery to carpeting including whatever was on, or in, it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Applying it is rather simple. Spread the data cable bundle out in a loose coil on the floor or some suitable spot. Mist the bundle very lightly, wait a few seconds, flip the bundle over to do the other side. A couple of very light applications with a brief drying-time between is more effective than a single heavy application. That should swallow any similar odour I can think of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another benefit is that it does not affect electric or electronic connections in any way when dry that I'm aware.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-02-25T22:11:42.657" LastActivityDate="2020-02-25T22:11:42.657" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20674" CreationDate="2019-05-31T07:10:00.430" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hot rollers.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get the kind that are big and have a soft, fuzzy coating.  The fuzzy coating is easier on your fingertips so you can roll the hot rollers quickly and without burning yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First thing in the morning, plug in the heater, wait until the indicator says the rollers are warm enough (2 minutes?), roll them in your hair (5-10 min), then go eat and go about your morning routine.  Your hair should be ready in 15-30 minutes depending upon your hair’s length, thickness, and if your hair was wet at all (this works best if your hair is very lightly misted with a spray bottle before rolling).  Takes about 2 min to pull the rollers out.  And, voila!  Fluffy volume!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did this for years and loved it.  Recently, though, I discovered I could achieve similar results with a flat iron.  If you pull your hair through and twist the iron just right, you can add waves and volume to your hair.  Also, this will last me a few days.  It’s not quick, though (takes about an hour and I have thick, waist length hair), and it’s a bit of a trick to get it right.  But what I love is waking up the next day and all I have to do is finger comb my hair and it’s gorgeous.  Zero maintenance. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27719" LastActivityDate="2019-05-31T07:10:00.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20868" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1671" CreationDate="2019-05-31T07:21:49.593" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can tape the &lt;em&gt;bag&lt;/em&gt; (left and right) side after you put it in so it easier to take it out the bin when it’s full by tugging the two side you taped&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27720" LastActivityDate="2019-05-31T07:21:49.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20425" CreationDate="2019-05-31T07:55:59.983" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to assemble black powder explosives.  Static electricity was a literal killer.  Here’s what we did to prevent static and keep ourselves safe:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;40% humidity.  Stabilizes black powder and, more importantly for you, keeps static under control.  Get a humidifier and a hygrometer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cotton clothes.  Avoid polyester and other synthetics.  For blends, a minimum of 50% cotton is advised.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ground yourself.  There’s a scale that you stand on that measures your conductivity.  I can’t find a link to show you, but if you find yourself being shocked, here’s what you do:  take off your shoes and spritz some water onto the inside, especially the heel.  Put your shoes back on and see if that fixes the static problem.  If not, repeat the application of water inside your shoes until you’re properly grounded.  I find that a drop or two of water on the center of my heel does the trick without getting water everywhere.  Find what works for you.  Also, not all shoes are capable of doing this but most sneakers work great.  Having one of those scales would tell you if you’re grounded or not without experimenting.  Fortunately, you don’t work with explosives so trial and error, as annoying as it is, is a safe and cheap alternative to an expensive scale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27719" LastActivityDate="2019-05-31T07:55:59.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20870" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20830" CreationDate="2019-05-31T11:33:07.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you cannot wash odorous areas during the day perhaps due to lack of facilities, why not carry some wet wipes and use those ? You need to remove the substances that smell bad, not hide those bad smells with perfumes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastEditorUserId="18058" LastEditDate="2019-06-03T07:33:50.470" LastActivityDate="2019-06-03T07:33:50.470" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20871" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-31T15:54:10.257" Score="1" ViewCount="374" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a letter glued onto plywood and want to remove it. What is the best way?. I haven’t tried anything yet because it is an historical document.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27724" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-06-10T03:11:41.063" LastActivityDate="2019-06-13T15:48:11.727" Title="Removing Paper glued to wood" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20872" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-05-31T17:23:33.740" Score="4" ViewCount="1802" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I maximize the life of a phone and minimize my total cost over the lifetime of the device while factoring in malicious cats?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My wife's Moto X4 is repeatedly knocked off her nightstand/bed by our cat, and have gone through several cables where the metal connector on the USB-C side of the cable gets bent at about a 45 Degree angle, the internal connections get broken, and the cable no longer works. Are there any recommendations on how to prevent this from happening?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did see a &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/7545/how-can-i-fortify-micro-usb-connectors&quot;&gt;similar post&lt;/a&gt; referencing micro-usb connections, but since this isn't something that I can simply adjust unplugging behavior (we've tried, the cat doesn't learn very quickly)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6flk1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6flk1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Side View of damaged USB-C Cable&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jBGd9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jBGd9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Front view of damaged USB-C Cable&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27725" LastEditorUserId="27725" LastEditDate="2019-06-04T18:43:55.133" LastActivityDate="2019-06-09T17:17:07.557" Title="How to reinforce or protect USB-C cable from connector damage" Tags="&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20873" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20872" CreationDate="2019-05-31T19:44:20.063" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a wireless charging case that fits the phone (similar to the one pictured below). This will allow you to protect the phone while also charging it wirelessly so that if it gets knocked, the connector will remain undamaged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OBytj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OBytj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Charging case&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-06-01T10:22:35.513" LastActivityDate="2019-06-01T10:22:35.513" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20874" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20872" CreationDate="2019-06-01T06:53:37.083" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hang the phone up so it can't be knocked down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a short &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/S7GY1uavdIM&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;YouTube video&lt;/a&gt; with very simple instructions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You cut the top of an empty plastic bottle (from lotion, shampoo, household cleaners or whatever) in a way that you can fit your phone inside and have a tab on top that fits between your wall socket and your charger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you charge your phone, first pin the phone hanger to the wall socket with your charger. Then put your phone inside so the cable &lt;strong&gt;faces up!&lt;/strong&gt; Most pictures show the phone sitting inside the hanger upright, which bends the cable if it connects at the bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://vh26s5v0qdz9bkd1-zippykid.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cell-phone-holder3-670x491.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://makeit-loveit.com/plastic-bottle-phone-holder-charger?m&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this image you see that the bottle should be longer than the phone. If it had been just a little longer, the phone would fit inside without leaning against the charger and bending the cable at that end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-06-01T06:53:37.083" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20875" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3663" CreationDate="2019-06-01T23:07:17.560" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My white shirt got stained with a leather backpack and I first put chlorine and it didn't work, then on one side I put vinegar and nothing and on the other side tried the Carbona ink and crayons stain remover and it worked almost immediately!!! Just apply and rub with a wet cloth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27730" LastActivityDate="2019-06-01T23:07:17.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20877" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20830" CreationDate="2019-06-02T04:03:38.303" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Excellent advice regarding morning showers. Also, during summer opting for an airconditioned ride vs walking or especially biking and dropping by the restroom upon arrival for a quick swipe in the armpits with a paper towel and a facewash would get you off to a good start of the day. Repeat whenever perspiration takes hold or in the second half of the day, depending on how you feel. Of course, try to be discreet as you attempt personal hygiene at work.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27732" LastActivityDate="2019-06-02T04:03:38.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17570" CreationDate="2019-06-02T10:26:07.603" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can pre heat the oven to around 170 degrees then put the slices off brioche in the oven, on a baking tray, for around 5 minutes. Works a treat! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27736" LastActivityDate="2019-06-02T10:26:07.603" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20879" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19997" CreationDate="2019-06-03T06:23:55.620" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;All you gotta do is use a butter knife and lightly hit the egg with it until it cracks enough for you to break it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27740" LastActivityDate="2019-06-03T06:23:55.620" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20872" CreationDate="2019-06-03T19:57:18.867" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Interestingly, if you've ever seen the product called &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=sugru&amp;amp;crid=1IHEHM08J5YP7&amp;amp;sprefix=sug%2Caps%2C133&amp;amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_3&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sugru&lt;/a&gt;&quot; - they specifically have this as one of the suggested uses for the product. I've used it for this purpose myself and it works well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You use it to form a reinforcing sleeve around the plug end of the cable, forcing any bend in the cable to take place over a larger diameter and therefore be less damaging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-06-03T19:57:18.867" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20882" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20872" CreationDate="2019-06-04T03:17:57.323" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a similar problem except it was me knocking it off.. once upon a time I had tied a loop in the charger lead near to the USB c end, and would hang the loop onto the wall charger itself, the phone dangling from its charger connector and hanging in mid air&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now that we’ve replaced the bedside table with a bigger one that makes it difficult to get to the outlet I just plug the phone in and lower it down onto the floor at the side of the cabinet, leaving the wire to run over the top of the table. When retrieving the phone I pick it up by the wire, like hauling in a fishing net&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All in the simplest life hack I can recommend is to put the phone on the floor (it can’t fall any further!) somewhere it won’t be trodden on during a bleary eyed mid-night trip to the bathroom &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-06-06T05:03:19.580" LastActivityDate="2019-06-06T05:03:19.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20883" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20872" CreationDate="2019-06-05T15:57:47.103" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a magnetic USB-C connector, like the one in the image. However, the phone itself may still crack if it is repeatedly knocked off. Perhaps the cable / connector was what kept your phone safe until now - just saying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4hCGx.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4hCGx.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-06-05T15:57:47.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20884" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20861" CreationDate="2019-06-05T16:54:59.303" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a dilute solution of chlorine bleach in water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When we first bought our house, there was black mold about 18&quot; up from the floor on the drywall in the basement. I sprayed that with a 10% solution of Clorox®. In little time the black disappeared, and so did the moldy odor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember to use rubber gloves, keep it away from the contacts, and clean it off thoroughly afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27297" LastActivityDate="2019-06-05T16:54:59.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20885" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-06T00:57:21.800" Score="12" ViewCount="7159" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The question has been closed under the claim that is &lt;em&gt;opinion-based&lt;/em&gt;. Please read &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/20885/at-what-part-of-the-toilet-should-i-aim-to-reduce-the-pee-splashing#comment31079_20885&quot;&gt;my comment below&lt;/a&gt; explaining why I think it &lt;a href=&quot;https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/reopen-questions&quot;&gt;should be reopened&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While peeing stand up I wonder where should I aim to minimize the amount of little drops splash out. Some alternatives:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TapeL.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TapeL.png&quot; alt=&quot;toilet grid&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IuhzP.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IuhzP.png&quot; alt=&quot;toilet diagram&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In the middle of the water (F5)? Near the border (G5)?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To one side: Near the water (H5)? Far from the water (I5)?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Should the angle of the stream with the surface should be orthogonal (F3) or the more tangent the better (F9)? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also where should I stand. Maybe just the normal/in front is not the optimal place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Possible causes&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The male urine stream breaks up about 15 cm outside the urethra exit. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plateau%E2%80%93Rayleigh_instability&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Plateau-Rayleight inestability&lt;/a&gt; forms the droplets before &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drop_impact&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;impact&lt;/a&gt;. The angle of attack, the distance (velocity of the stream) and the type of impact surface are some of the key elements that will determine the type, direction and amount of splashes. Droplets create a large &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c66KVU5ah8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;cavity in the water&lt;/a&gt; (due to its surface tension), which then collapses, cause the splashback (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XNDM4eAn1U&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;similar physics for poop&lt;/a&gt; (AKA &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Poseidon%27s%20Kiss&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Kiss of Poseidon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;)).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Notes about possible solutions&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are &lt;a href=&quot;https://scholar.google.com.ar/scholar?as_vis=1&amp;amp;q=toilet++splash&amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;as_sdt=1,5&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;some research&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href=&quot;https://splashlab.org/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Splashlab&lt;/a&gt; was widely &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-24820279&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;covered by media&lt;/a&gt;. Based on their research &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgOx7zPtsaM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;and video&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;When pee hits the porcelain at a 90 degree angle, the splashback is terrible&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;Narrowing the angle really helps&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;best practice&quot; means standing slightly to one side, and aiming downwards at a low angle of impact.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Of course the best option is to pee sitting down (although in Germany &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Sitzpinkler&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;they'll call you &lt;em&gt;sitzpinkler&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;; silly sexism IMO).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reducing surface tension with a shield of paper over the water. Using a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfactant&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;surfectant&lt;/a&gt; like soap or solvent wouldn't be enough.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other options&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Future toilet with hydrophobic coating.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Urinal splash screen/buffer: Based on &lt;a href=&quot;https://patents.google.com/patent/US4215443A/en&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this patent&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB4OpHotLNM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this tests&lt;/a&gt; 3D designers could uploaded their ideas to &lt;a href=&quot;https://thingiverse.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Thingiverse&lt;/a&gt;, there are none!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-ideal-location-for-a-man-to-pee-into-a-toilet-to-avoid-splashing?share=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Some people say you should aim to the back (E1 E2?)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is related to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/10531/how-can-i-prevent-pee-from-flying-off-target/&quot;&gt;&quot;How can I prevent pee from flying off-target?&quot;&lt;/a&gt; but is not the same. I also don't want to put paper on the water before peeing (even if that helps). I'm not interested about &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/9398/how-to-avoid-splash-sounds-in-public-toilets&quot;&gt;sound issues&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Seems like a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tested.com/science/physics/459032-urinal-dynamics-how-avoid-splash/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;task for Mythbusters&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20439" LastEditorUserId="20439" LastEditDate="2019-06-19T18:36:18.527" LastActivityDate="2019-06-19T18:36:18.527" Title="At what part of the toilet should I aim to reduce the pee splashing?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;&lt;liquids&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" ClosedDate="2019-06-11T16:07:03.857" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20886" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20885" CreationDate="2019-06-06T02:43:52.307" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The smaller the angle between the directional motion of a droplet (downwards, with some slight horizontal component) and a surface it comes into contact with, the less force is imparted on the droplet when it comes into contact with that surface&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The slower the droplet, the less force imparted on the droplet when it strikes a surface. In practical terms this means that nearer surfaces (less time for the droplets to accelerate due to gravity) cause less of a splash when struck, and if the pee stream hasn't separated into droplets but is instead a cohesive stream splashing is further reduced&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a natural consequence of putting extra effort into pushing a pee out, that tiny droplets are going to leave the stream at source and fall independently of the main stream, with a greater sideways speed - aiming towards the middle of the bowl will ensure these stray droplets have a better chance of ending up in the bowl, as will moving source and destination closer together&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So we're looking for a way to arrange the lowest force possible, as higher forces break droplets up more and cause more splashing over a wider distance&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The absolute best way to minimise splashing is to sit down and direct the stream towards the centre of the bowl. It matters considerably less where the stream goes when sat as it doesn't have as far to fall so accelerates less due to gravity, is more likely to still be a cohesive stream when it comes into contact, and is more likely to catch nearly all the tiny stray side drops leaving the main stream at source&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I presume however that you're talking about standing up&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most toilet bowl walls start out steep near the rim then flatten out as you approach the water, before dropping to a steep wall again for a few inches above the water. They're like this at the sides and front but are generally a single steep wall down the rear part of the bowl. Yours seems (it's a bit hard to make out the bowl shape in your image) to follow this rule but the rear wall is less pronounced. The best place to aim for for minimal droplet splash is the steep parts near to the water; they're central to give the best chance of catch tiny side spray droplets, and they're vertical to help falling droplets hit the surface and experience a low force/not smash up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because of the reduced size at the front and the sides, consider aiming for the back wall, a few inches above the water as this location is most tolerant of misses/wandering, unlike the sides and front where if you miss the droplets instead strike the most horizontal part of the bowl, the location where greatest smash-and-splash occurs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your toilet has better steep walls at the sides rather than the front or back, consider changing where you stand to make it easier to leverage the steeper part of the bowl (the stream travels away from you as it falls, so it's easier to hit a steep section if you're facing it rather than being side-on to it)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By striking a few inches above the water, friction will slow the stream down and before it enters the water, reducing splashing from the interaction between water and stream. It also has the added bonus of being relatively silent, if you have light sleeping inhabitants of the house&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;In summary&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Aim for the steepest part of the bowl near the water, that's easiest to hit/offers the biggest surface to tolerate wandering. In the following image this would be to aim for the green dot, and you have the entire panel within the blue dots to cope with wandering. The pink dots at the sides and front would also work and are &amp;quot;better&amp;quot; because they're steeper but &amp;quot;worse&amp;quot; because they are harder to hit. If your aim is really good and really consistent go for pink, otherwise green is a better compromise between steepness and ease&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T02Bs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-06-06T07:37:40.733" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20887" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20885" CreationDate="2019-06-06T03:30:47.710" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fluid dynamics of this question could prove challenging so instead I will refer you to the manufacturer's recommendation. Many are now including &quot;aim points&quot; to encourage users not to wave about randomly, but instead focus their efforts on the optimal targeting location. The target in the picture below is stylized as a fly and should provide you a good guide to your future lavatory encounters. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YqP5j.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YqP5j.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Source: http://dlewis.net/nik-archives/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fly-on-urinal.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2019-06-06T03:30:47.710" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20888" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17570" CreationDate="2019-06-06T08:12:59.323" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd cut myself a thick slice, pick the visible surface chocolate chips out and eat them (or save them) then toast the result &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-06-06T08:12:59.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20885" CreationDate="2019-06-06T13:34:36.090" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To reduce pee splashing to a minimum using a toilet under all circumstances, sit to urinate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While standing, place yourself directly in front of the toilet and aim the stream of urine to the centre of the pool of water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This practice is noisy however.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other techniques may be more discreet. This only addresses the question asked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-06-06T13:34:36.090" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1671" CreationDate="2019-06-06T20:42:51.630" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Providing you do not compress the contents of the bin, you should find that taking out the bin liner when it is half-full prevents the air seal (usually created by the pressure of the contents pushing against the cylinder wall) is weak enough to allow air to travel relatively freely underneath the liner making it easier to remove. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27763" LastActivityDate="2019-06-06T20:42:51.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20892" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2445" CreationDate="2019-06-06T23:24:15.897" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have the pillow stuffing dry-cleaned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We grew up with down-filled pillows. Periodically my mother would send the pillows to be &quot;cleaned&quot; at the dry cleaners. The cases were opened. The down was removed, dry cleaned, and put back into the pillow case. The &quot;shrinkage&quot; was replaced and the case was re-stitched closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-06-06T23:24:15.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20898" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-07T18:57:48.413" Score="3" ViewCount="575" Body="&lt;p&gt;A friend of mine just returned from a 1600 mile motorcycle ride. His jacket and helmet are saturated with campfire smoke smell. It did not wash out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to remove that wood smoke smell from these items? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27297" LastActivityDate="2019-06-17T21:01:11.703" Title="How can wood smoke smell be removed from clothing or helmet?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20899" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20898" CreationDate="2019-06-07T21:35:42.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is a tough one.  I’d try baking soda.  Coat it in baking soda and let it set in a dry, cool place for a few days.  Knock off the baking soda and vacuum up the leftover bits.  Give it a sniff and see if that worked.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another excellent odor absorber is activated charcoal.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other options would involve attempting to mask the scent but in my experience, that makes things worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27719" LastActivityDate="2019-06-07T21:35:42.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20900" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20898" CreationDate="2019-06-08T06:44:04.430" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I find that it fades on its own in time; wash them as best you can a few times with different soaps and leave somewhere well ventilated. It may take a while but things smell because they emit particles that the nose picks up. These particles are finite in number and will eventually diminish to a level undetectable by the nose, in a similar way to spraying perfume on your skin diminishes as the oils that make up the scent evaporate away into the air&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Warm temperatures and airflow improve evaporation rates; if you can only arrange for one, go for airflow - evaporating water out of laundry is generally more successful on a cool breezy day than a warm still one, for example&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-06-08T06:44:04.430" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20901" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20885" CreationDate="2019-06-08T10:23:09.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Through trial-and-error over many years, I have settled my target upon a point in G4 about 5-15mm within the apex of the curve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can only guess at the physics here, but no-one else has mentioned the part played by the interaction between water and wall. With the urine striking the water surface at an angle of around 20 degress to the perpendicular, there is enough depth of water to absorb the kinetic energy, but not enough to allow significant waves to build and cause some of the energy to be returned as splashes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's also a noise advantage with this technique - it seems to produce relatively small amounts of the low frequency noise which can be heard outside the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And I'll have no truck with the blasphemers who prefer to use the LEFT hand path - the &quot;heathen D4's&quot; as we call them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-06-08T10:23:09.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20902" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-08T11:51:00.663" Score="4" ViewCount="676" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;*Note: I've included question and answer since this is a lifehack I stumbled across and thought it was worth sharing.  :)&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I work in agriculture.  One of the things that we frequently do is moving small square haybales from one place to another.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To facilitate the process, we frequently use hay elevators to bring hay up into the barn and down from the barn.  One of the troubles, however, is that the motors typically run on alternating current, so there's no easy way to make the hay elevator in reverse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consequently, we frequently end up having to get 2-4 people to turn the entire machine around.  It's annoying, cumbersome, and sometimes requires attaching ropes to keep it from falling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing is quite frequent on these hay elevators, though, and that is that they typically (though not always) have a belt that transmits the power from the motor to the machinery.  Is there some way I can make use of this to make the motor turn in reverse, preventing all the trouble of moving the hay elevator?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27775" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-06-11T16:11:02.337" LastActivityDate="2019-06-12T09:39:17.050" Title="How can I make a motor with a belt change directions?" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20902" CreationDate="2019-06-08T11:51:00.663" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Frequently, there is.  Simply loosen the strap, take it off the motor, give the strap one twist, reconnect it to the motor, and tighten the belt.  The belt now makes a figure-of-eight instead of a simple loop, which effectively reverses the direction of the motor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Though it does put a bit more wear on your belt since the belt will rub on itself at the X of the figure-of-eight, it is not significant, especially since usually the angle on the side of the belt fits into the angle of the belt it's rubbing on. And in any case, you have to pay people to change the hay elevators position, so a few times of doing it will pay off a new belt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this can help someone!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27775" LastActivityDate="2019-06-08T11:51:00.663" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20904" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20909" CreationDate="2019-06-09T00:23:10.173" Score="2" ViewCount="133" Body="&lt;p&gt;I’ve bought a second glasses holder in the hope it won’t keep slipping off the arms. This is an ineffective product design. It is really annoying as I am in the middle of renovating a house. Every half hour I find the glasses are dangling by one arm, and I have to reattach the so called holder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There must some way I can modify these silicone bands so they attach to the arm and resist moving more than they do. The small spring simply slides back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QsLnX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QsLnX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Glasses arm showing spring that always loosens it’s grip on the silicone band&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps a dab of silicone? Crimp the spring? I must not look unsightly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27414" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-06-09T11:19:22.240" LastActivityDate="2019-06-18T08:37:40.347" Title="Fasten silicone glasses holder to arm of the glasses" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20904" CreationDate="2019-06-09T03:22:53.253" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would try some Sugru in black.  Sugru is a silicone clay you can buy at Amazon or at Target, for example.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could take a small piece of it and use it to secure the loop to the glasses.  Since it’s black in color, it should be undetectable and keep you looking fashionable.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It’s quite durable; I used it to repair a flexible dongle wire and it’s really holding up to heat, pressure, and continuous flexing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27719" LastActivityDate="2019-06-09T03:22:53.253" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20906" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20830" CreationDate="2019-06-09T12:50:44.747" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a teenage son &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; I'm allergic to perfume, so I know a lot about this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;First off, look for personal hygiene and laundry products that are &lt;em&gt;unscented&lt;/em&gt; or &lt;em&gt;as low perfume as possible&lt;/em&gt;.  In some areas this is a challenge but it's worth the effort.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure your clothes are coming out of the laundry with no smell to begin with.  If the underarms of a shirt still smell bad when wet, after washing, then you need to improve your washing process.  You can try a different laundry detergent (or soap), you can increase the water temperature (assuming the shirt won't shrink if you do so), and you can try agitating or scrubbing longer.  If you're washing by hand, you can do some targeted scrubbing at the underarms.  If the label tells you to wash in cold water to avoid shrinkage, doing a pre-soak with vinegar solution before washing as usual can help. &#xA;This is to kill bacteria.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Even if the shirt doesn't noticeably smell bad after one day, put it straight into the wash.  Each day, put on a fresh shirt and fresh underwear.  Depending on the climate, your activity level and your metabolism, you may need to change some items halfway through the day -- e.g. socks, shirt, perhaps underpants too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be careful how you're storing your dirty clothes in between laundry days.  My son has a tendency to come home from playing basketball and throw the sweaty shirt and undershirt straight into the dirty clothes hamper, without separating the two layers, and without spreading them out to dry.  This does make it harder to get the smell out when washing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Periodically trim your underarm hair.  Bacteria can colonize this area.  Trimming here with scissors (or shaving completely if you prefer) is an easy way to knock the bacteria out.  Once every two months might be often enough.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check your underpants.  If they are particularly smelly at the end of the day, there are some things to check: Is there a urinary tract infection, or for women, a vaginal infection?  Are trace amounts of urine ending up in the underpants after using the bathroom?  If it's from rushing out of the bathroom without wiping or blotting sufficiently, the solution is obvious.  If it's from waiting too long to go to the bathroom, and thus dribbling a bit of urine before getting to the toilet, the solution might involve setting a timer to remind yourself to go to the bathroom.  If there's some urinary incontinence, Kegel exercises can help for either gender, and also training oneself to go to the bathroom &lt;em&gt;less&lt;/em&gt; often (sounds counterintuitive, I know); a medical check-up would be in order if these ideas don't solve the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Understand that  hormone fluctuations can result in stronger underarm smells.  This could be for either gender in the teenage and young adult years, and for women, it could be related to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or transition to menopause.  (If transition to menopause might be relevant for you, a separate question could be asked about how to prevent and deal with hot flashes.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some people are very sensitive to small changes in temperature throughout the day.  They might dress warmly to avoid feeling cold, but then at other times in the day that might result in being too warm.  If this is your situation, the solution is to wear layers that can be taken off and put back on easily with minimum fuss.  For example, a sweater, sweatshirt or fleece that zips or buttons would be a better choice than a pullover.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Experiment with the fiber content of your clothes.  Cotton is usually a safe choice.  Nylon is for many people the most problematic, with polyester a close second.  Some people are okay with rayon and acrylic and the more modern man-made fibers, but others are not.  Wool is a whole world in itself -- there are so many kinds.  You just have to become aware of the fiber content of your clothes and then notice which ones give you more trouble than others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5433" LastActivityDate="2019-06-09T12:50:44.747" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20907" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17467" CreationDate="2019-06-09T12:56:48.553" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;We use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honey-Can-Do-Over-The-Door-Hanger-with-6-Hooks-Chrome/55208073?wmlspartner=wlpa&amp;amp;selectedSellerId=0&amp;amp;adid=22222222227074427703&amp;amp;wmlspartner=wmtlabs&amp;amp;wl0=&amp;amp;wl1=g&amp;amp;wl2=c&amp;amp;wl3=186658326713&amp;amp;wl4=pla-291877106833&amp;amp;wl5=9005440&amp;amp;wl6=&amp;amp;wl7=&amp;amp;wl8=&amp;amp;wl9=pla&amp;amp;wl10=8175035&amp;amp;wl11=online&amp;amp;wl12=55208073&amp;amp;wl13=&amp;amp;veh=sem&amp;amp;gclid=Cj0KEQjw3PLnBRCpo8PCoaGM99MBEiQAppRuCwnHwhzhUkv_4ji_JNd_Qz23pbwsfIweHiR4rq1HcTIaAgWu8P8HAQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;over-the-door hooks&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SKjJa.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SKjJa.png&quot; alt=&quot;over the door hooks&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can hang this on the inside of a bedroom door, or on a closet door (either inside or outside).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5433" LastActivityDate="2019-06-09T12:56:48.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20908" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20904" CreationDate="2019-06-09T16:23:44.663" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The silicone loop slides from the &lt;em&gt;wide&lt;/em&gt; part of the arm towards the &lt;em&gt;narrow&lt;/em&gt; part of the arm. So you can secure the loop to the glasses as mml suggested, using Sugru or silicone or some other substance. Another option is to place a &quot;stopper&quot; just behind the silicone loop, as shown in the picture below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XGmSq.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XGmSq.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &quot;stopper&quot; could be a small blob of hot glue (my preference), Sugru, silicone, or any other substance that will stick to the arm of the glasses, and also blends in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-06-09T16:23:44.663" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20909" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20904" CreationDate="2019-06-09T16:25:09.417" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You missed a loop. Two, in fact, on each end of the glasses holder cord.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bend the elastic loop in half and put one arm of the glasses through both loops of the &quot;8&quot; formed by the bent loop. For stability, put the neck loop end closest to the frame hinge. The second loop nearer the ear hook is a stabilizer to hold the position on the arm you choose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like this:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GtEx6.gif&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GtEx6.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Eyeglass holder attachment technique&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good viewing!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-06-09T16:59:12.707" LastActivityDate="2019-06-09T16:59:12.707" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20910" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20872" CreationDate="2019-06-09T17:17:07.557" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Avoiding the problem is the first and most effective hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the phone in a cup to amplify the volume; then, put the cup into the half-open nightstand drawer beside your wife for the night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Benefit: You don't even have to remove the storage cup when your wife removes the phone for the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Benefit: Any glow from the phone won't be visible to disturb healthy sleeping illumination.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Benefit: It can't be pulled, kicked, or pushed off the top of the nightstand by your service animal. It's stable unless there's a catastrophic natural disaster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Benefit: Nothing more to buy or make.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Benefit: It works for your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-06-09T17:17:07.557" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20911" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20871" CreationDate="2019-06-10T11:18:14.353" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The method of removal will depend very strongly on what kind of glue was used -- and it's very likely you don't/can't know that.  For genuinely historical paper in similar straits, it's been done to flake the paper off and reassembled the pieces, face down, on a conservation material using a reversible adhesive, then apply a reinforcement on the back using a more permanent adhesive before releasing the now-whole document from the face layer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This, however, is well beyond the purview of amateurs.  If your document has importance, it's better not to do additional damage, than to risk furthe destruction trying to &quot;rescue&quot; or &quot;repair&quot; its condition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-06-10T11:18:14.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20912" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11162" CreationDate="2019-06-10T13:40:00.803" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cold water with ice inside.. pour boiling hot water on the dent outside &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27782" LastActivityDate="2019-06-10T13:40:00.803" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20913" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20885" CreationDate="2019-06-10T13:53:45.783" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since we're in Life Hacks and not Physics, I'll share my own hack which I use sometimes, which is likely not common but it works well. (At least for me.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I want to avoid splash and can't/don't want to sit down I pee for about a single second, stop, wait a bit, then pee again for about a second, stop, and so on, until the pee if over. This way there isn't enough pee to have a splash every time, and it's also much more silent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way it doesn't matter where you aim at, but I am aware it might have some health issues. This reminds me I considered asking about it on Health.SE (Now Medical Sciences) and forgot. But until proven it's really not healthy, I'll use it sometimes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2019-06-10T13:53:45.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20914" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20573" CreationDate="2019-06-10T15:37:09.557" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put clothes on hangers and hang on a shower rod, chair back, doorknob or even in a closet but leave plenty of air space around hangers and leave closet doors open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27784" LastActivityDate="2019-06-10T15:37:09.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20915" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20885" CreationDate="2019-06-10T16:34:48.223" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like 3E. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I mean perhaps I can do some research but I typically shoot for around there - Robert E Klosak &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27755" LastActivityDate="2019-06-10T16:34:48.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20916" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4242" CreationDate="2019-06-10T22:10:45.220" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm astonished that the tools of a graphic artist/designer weren't mentioned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are two basic paper-cutting tools used day-to-day for two different reasons:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA; 1. For curves, use a pair of scissors. They're terrible for cutting straight well. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; but…&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA; 2. For straight lines, use a &lt;strong&gt;single-edge razor blade&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;and…&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Keep a package of band-aids nearby&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-06-10T22:10:45.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20918" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20902" CreationDate="2019-06-11T17:30:33.583" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most time-efficient method of reversing an electric motor's output is electrically.  Single phase induction motors are (relatively) hard to reverse, but three-phase motors are easy -- all that's required is to swap any two phases of the stator winding.  This can be done with a double-pole, double-throw switch with a reversing jumper connecting each corner terminal to the oppostite corner.  Your supply goes to the two center terminals on the switch, the corner terminals on one end go to two of the motor's windings (the third winding gets the uninterrupted remaining phase), and the other end of the switch gets only the reversing jumpers.  Now, with the switch set one way, the motor will run on direction; flip the switch over, and it'll run the other way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similar wiring can be used to reverse a brush type series wound motor, simply by reversing the connection of either the field &lt;em&gt;or&lt;/em&gt; the brushes (though it's unlikely a motor larger than about 1/2 HP will be series wound) relative to the other.  This is usually done by bringing the hot leg of the power to one center terminal, wiring the other center to one brush, connecting the field to the end terminals (so it gets reversed when the switch is flipped over), and running the other brush direct to the neutral leg.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your motor is, in fact, a single phase, it's still possible to reverse it, but it's quite complex to do and beyond my ability to explain (I'm not at all sure I could do it myself, never mind explain how).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, unless you've got some experience working with electrical devices, you shouldn't try this yourself, but it's an easy task for anyone qualified to repair your equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-06-11T17:30:33.583" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20919" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-11T22:27:37.837" Score="3" ViewCount="195" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a vaping epidemic currently in the U.S.  Along with many others, my teenage son has discovered vaping.  I have explained to him why doctors don't consider this safe for teens and we're making progress, but he says he enjoyed blowing smoke rings and doing other tricks.  Is there some way he can do these tricks without using the standard vaping liquids and equipment?  On top of the safety concerns, I am allergic to the smell of the sweet-flavored liquids being marketed to teens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought it went without saying that we need to stay away from anything remotely connected with cigarettes as well -- but apparently I need to make that explicit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5433" LastEditorUserId="5433" LastEditDate="2019-06-14T17:18:41.857" LastActivityDate="2019-06-23T14:51:20.107" Title="How to blow smoke rings safely? (workaround sought)" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20902" CreationDate="2019-06-12T09:39:17.050" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're dealing with a 3 phase motor then as Zeiss points out, swapping any two of the wires over (via switch is possible) will cause the motor to run in reverse&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're dealing with a single phase AC large motor they typically will run in either direction and will carry on running in the direction they were started in. They have starter windings to get them going in the direction they're supposed to go, and then the main windings carry on running them in that direction. Perhaps you'd not be averse to disconnecting the starter winding (or having a switch to temporarily disable it) and then using your hand to start the motor going in the direction you require. I've had this problem with a cement mixer; the starter winding is burnt out, and now when powering it on it just sits and hums until you push it in either direction, whereupon it runs in tht direction all day&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're not into an electrical solution, &#xA;can the motor be unbolted and re-attached turned round 180 degrees so that it is is sticking out to the left instead of the right (or vice versa)? You might even be able to fashion some mechanical thing that lets you flip the motor over and back&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can you obtain an additional motor, one that turns the other way (or one that turns the same way but mount it sticking out the other way), and a longer belt to go round both motor pulleys? One motor can idle while the other one is powered, and swapping the power over to the other motor and idling the first will reverse the conveyor&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://woodgears.ca/motors/reversing.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://woodgears.ca/motors/reversing.html&lt;/a&gt; is a great resource for info on how to reverse motors electrically&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-06-12T09:39:17.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20768" CreationDate="2019-06-12T10:49:57.437" Score="2" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Physical:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your nails split because you don't use them like evolution &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.livescience.com/32472-why-do-we-have-fingernails.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tells you to&lt;/a&gt;, so you could start using them by climbing trees, digging, grabbing things, ... but the more civilised way to get the same result is to:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;stop cutting your nails&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use a 240 grit nail file every single day for a few minutes to polish and buff all of them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you artificially remove the keratin of your nails, your body will react by creating tougher nails by creating more keratin and your nail will stop splitting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Physiological:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the trace elements needed to get good natural nails is Zinc (Chemical formula Zn) so buy a mineral food supplement that contains Zn in the ingredients (no multi-vitamins needed: multi-minerals are good enough)¹&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It'll take a while, but after a few months you'll have the best nails of the entire neighbourhood!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note¹:&lt;/strong&gt; Don't take nutritional advice from random strangers on the Internet, but see a qualified physician / nutritionist and double-check that the advice given &lt;em&gt;works for you!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note2:&lt;/strong&gt; Having said the above, little white flecks on your nails are a symptom of Zn-deficiency in your diet!&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4216" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-06-12T10:56:52.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20922" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20871" CreationDate="2019-06-12T11:10:42.973" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the document is more valuable than the plywood attached to it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cut the plywood using a circular saw&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;have a glass pane cut to the exact size of the plywood-and-document&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;attach a frame to the plywood-and-document-and glass&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hang it up like a painting&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Done!  :-)&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4216" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-06-13T15:48:11.727" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20923" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20573" CreationDate="2019-06-13T10:01:39.547" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If just drying socks take them to washroom with a hand dryer with a nozzle. The airstream will fill the sick like a balloon. A hairdryer would also work for a sock. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For larger items an iron will dry stuff but you’ll need a bath towel underneath and leave the steam on the iron off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spinning clothes twice will help a lot if your machine has a spin only option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27414" LastActivityDate="2019-06-13T10:01:39.547" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20924" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9831" CreationDate="2019-06-13T16:08:48.877" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Neck speakers could be the answer. First introduced by Sennheiser in the 1990s but all I can find now is Bose SoundWear&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://amzn.to/2ZiSaEG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://amzn.to/2ZiSaEG&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27797" LastActivityDate="2019-06-13T16:08:48.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20927" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20919" CreationDate="2019-06-14T11:18:36.440" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might find him some videos of blowing vortex rings (ring-shaped air bubbles!) underwater.  I learned to do this when I was thirteen, and it's a hoot -- it requires (I think) a bit more practice than blowing smoke or vape rings, and it gets him into a pool, emphasizes lung capacity and breath holding, and makes smoking or vaping into a significant &lt;em&gt;disadvantage&lt;/em&gt; because those activities tend to reduce both qualities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could do it unassisted, because I can't float in water, but if your son floats, you can use a &quot;herbie&quot; -- bleach or milk jug filled with sand and topped off with water, and a rope tied to the handle -- as an anchor to help him stay down long enough for the water to settle around him (necessary for the vortex ring to be stable).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a Google search with links to videos and instruction articles for &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=ring%20bubbles&amp;amp;rlz=1C1GCEV_enUS848US848&amp;amp;oq=ring%20bubbles&amp;amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.4863j0j8&amp;amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bubble rings&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2019-06-14T17:24:53.157" LastActivityDate="2019-06-14T17:24:53.157" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20928" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5900" CreationDate="2019-06-14T13:15:52.200" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Burp. My hiccups are caused by air bubbles getting trapped in the throat. Therefore &#xA;burping the trapped bubbles upwards cures the hiccups.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27800" LastActivityDate="2019-06-14T13:15:52.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20929" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20930" CreationDate="2019-06-14T13:37:42.770" Score="9" ViewCount="1002" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a problem that hopefully one of you wizards could address. When I pack up my work laptop at work everyday I pack the laptop first, then the power cable, then the mouse (with a cable). I do not roll up the cables properly (maybe I should). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For some reason when I come back in the morning and unpack, the power cable and the mouse cable are seemingly interwoven, in an ungodly fashion. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does anyone know if there is some cosmic law that defines this&#xA;process?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Are there any hacks in preventing this occurrence?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27801" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-06-14T17:19:07.517" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T09:44:02.810" Title="How to prevent cables getting intertwined" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20930" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20929" CreationDate="2019-06-14T15:27:07.477" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A) &lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/seriouslyscience/2014/06/18/scientific-explanation-earphones-always-tangled/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;yes&lt;/a&gt;. When you roll up a cable, there is only one state where it unrolls perfectly versus lots of states where it is tangled, and a loose cable easily moves between states. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This also means you can't avoid it completely. But you can reduce the problem:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roll up each cable &lt;a href=&quot;https://theproaudiofiles.com/how-to-roll-and-wrap-microphone-cable/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;properly&lt;/a&gt; using the over/under method. This reduces tangling and prolongs cable life because you don't twist the cable as much. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tie each cable together with one or two velcro cable ties per cable (the two cable ties go on opposite sides).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2019-06-14T15:55:18.223" LastActivityDate="2019-06-14T15:55:18.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20931" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20929" CreationDate="2019-06-14T15:39:57.860" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Firstly, yes there is a cosmic law that covers cable entanglement... or at least there are papers that &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buchmann-vancouver.com/lothar/text/cablephysics.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;propose one&lt;/a&gt;.  Such papers do  concentrate on cables under a desk becoming spontaneously entangled.  However, the principles apply to laptop cables.&#xA;One of the key points of the referenced paper is...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Bendebility β and integrated curvature D are correlated roughly&#xA;  linear. So the number s=D/ β shows less scatter than the other numbers&#xA;  for given classes of cables that actually group around certain values&#xA;  of s&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;In general, we therefore find 0.5 to a few Joule (~3) needed per meter&#xA;  cable length to cause entanglement, or for an event of 10 s duration a&#xA;  power of 0.05 to 0.3 W. This kind of energy scale explains why other&#xA;  linear objects that take more force to bend do not show a tendency to&#xA;  entanglement. It also explains, why fixed cable boundaries (anchors)&#xA;  are generally conserved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thus, cables are subject to Entropy as all other objects in the universe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for how to prevent it, one of the best scientific studies is by the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.osaka-gu.ac.jp/php/nakagawa/TRIZ/eTRIZ/epapers/e2009Papers/eNakaCords2009/eNakaCords-J09eP-090810-091122.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Osaka Gakuin University&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To quote from its conclusions for your case - multiple cables...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;B. Multiple cords and cables: To bundle, to combine, and to unite,&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  B1.&#xA;  To bundle multiple cords and cables at a place  The bundle held with&#xA;  twisting, with tying, with hooking, with fixing in a hole, with&#xA;  adhesion, within a frame,  The bundle held with elastic closure, with&#xA;  an elastic spiral belt, with a winding tape&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  B2. To bundle multiple&#xA;  cords and cables along a certain distance  Within a fame, with an&#xA;  elastic spiral belt, with a winding tape&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  B3. To combine multiple cords&#xA;  and cables into a single united cord/cable  By braiding, by winding&#xA;  each other, by attaching side by side,  By forming a new united&#xA;  cord/cable, such as a composite cable, a multiplex cable&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In other words, tie your cables together.  Although for a laptop, that may not be as practicable as it sounds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2019-06-14T15:39:57.860" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20932" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-15T08:24:19.583" Score="-1" ViewCount="78" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have one duffle bag which I use for the gym but the clothes get mixed up and sometimes smell. How can I make sure to keep the gym clothes/shoes separate from regular clothes in the same bag?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T22:38:00.830" Title="Keeping gym gear separate from normal clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20933" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20932" CreationDate="2019-06-15T08:27:17.143" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bag-ception. Semi-airtight bags, available from your local supermarket, can be used to store the smaller of the two bundles. A big zip-lock bag will do the same trick in a more user-friendly way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1504" LastActivityDate="2019-06-15T08:27:17.143" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20934" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="20945" CreationDate="2019-06-15T08:37:12.467" Score="2" ViewCount="103" Body="&lt;p&gt;We are painting the whole house one room at a time, but as I suffer from asthma, I avoid the smell as much as possible but right now the whole house smell of paint, although I have opened windows. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to get rid of the smell of paint otherwise?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-06-15T11:37:41.917" LastActivityDate="2019-07-09T18:55:29.773" Title="How to get rid of paint smell" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20935" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20929" CreationDate="2019-06-15T16:39:10.240" Score="1" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;then the mouse (with a cable)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simple and effective fix: get a wireless mouse. Then you have only one cable, much less likely to tangle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bluetooth model or one with a small USB receiver avoid the problem of having to detach the dongle when packing up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23495" LastActivityDate="2019-06-15T16:39:10.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20936" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20929" CreationDate="2019-06-15T18:54:27.023" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ZIP lock bag&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the mouse in a different compartment, or get a (zip lock (or any other)) bag and put the mouse in it. This is how I organize various chargers and stuff in drawers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2116" LastEditorUserId="2116" LastEditDate="2019-06-20T00:40:40.727" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T00:40:40.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20937" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20898" CreationDate="2019-06-16T01:20:33.500" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ozonation provides a safe and cost-effective way to completely get rid of smoke odour. Ozone is a &quot;smoke eater&quot; and destroys smoke odours at the molecular level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The technique is called a &quot;ozone shock treatment&quot;. Using an ozone generator enough ozone is created to seek out and destroy the smoke molecules leaving only clean, fresh air to breathe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on how heavy the smoke damage is, the treatment could take hours or days. You will need to avoid exposure to the ozone until the treatment has finished because this technique cannot safely be employed in an occupied structure, unless treatment is restricted to just one room. During an airing out period following ozonation treatment, excess ozone reverts back to safe, breatheable oxygen, posing no health risk and leaving no residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-06-16T01:20:33.500" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20938" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20934" CreationDate="2019-06-16T01:55:52.470" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Chemical Sensitivity and &quot;Sick Building&quot; Syndrome&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With advanced oxidation, ozone generators are designed to destroy, not just cover up, the smell of industrial odours caused by VOC's (volatile organic compounds) given off by new carpets, &lt;strong&gt;paints&lt;/strong&gt;, cleaning chemicals and other building materials. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ozone Shock Treatment is effective at breaking down VOC's, making it an effective treatment for those who are sensitive to chemical smells in the air. Ozone treatment will restore the air to a fresh, breathable, safe condition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ozone generators are available for rent in some places. It's probably a good thing to not be in the same place during ozone shock treatment until the place has been aired out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-06-16T01:55:52.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20939" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-16T02:09:52.373" Score="0" ViewCount="77" Body="&lt;p&gt;I dissembled a printer/scanner for parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a belt and roller and I think it was used for the scanner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can not figure out how the belt fits on the roller?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The belt is a continuous piece and the pin for the roller will not come out unless it is forced out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can someone solved the mystery of how to mount the belt?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EDKpy.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EDKpy.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2019-06-17T13:38:30.037" Title="How does belt fit around roller" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20940" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20898" CreationDate="2019-06-16T05:45:45.287" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's kinda silly, my suggestion is febreeze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27813" LastActivityDate="2019-06-16T05:45:45.287" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20941" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13934" CreationDate="2019-06-16T14:12:08.643" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just scribble the letter eight over and over in different directions over the text. Then you can just write gibberish, or simply scratch it out. I recommend using the same substance as the text. For example, if the text is written in pen, use a pen. If it is written in pencil, use a pencil. If the text is printed, just use a pen. Best resembles the ink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27814" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2019-06-27T09:01:20.017" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T09:01:20.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20942" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3782" CreationDate="2019-06-16T19:25:59.427" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can get rid of mosquitoes using strong-smelling plants, such as citronella, eucalyptus, mint, lemon, and tansy.&#xA;If you want to find more hints on how to repel mosquitoes check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://topmosquitokiller.com/getting-rid-of-mosquitoes-naturally-&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;getting rid of mosquitoes naturally review&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27737" LastActivityDate="2019-06-16T19:25:59.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20943" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4148" CreationDate="2019-06-16T20:00:27.310" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try doing next:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pack the soil with a lawn (or garden) roller: this will make it harder for them to “swim” through the packed soil, causing them to move elsewhere inside your garden where they don’t do much damage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eliminate their primary food source by applying insecticides to kill worms, grubs, and billbugs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apart from all described methods You can also try setting mole traps(it's pretty much the same) and check out the &lt;a href=&quot;https://getting-rid-of-ground-moles.com/#control&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt; to find more info on how to manage your problem, maybe you'll find a solution there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27737" LastActivityDate="2019-06-16T20:00:27.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18696" CreationDate="2019-06-16T20:20:38.620" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do breathing gymnastic after waking up on a fresh air. Your brain will receive a necessary portion of oxygen so it will help you to wake up.&#xA;Also avoid lying around after waking up. Develop a habit to stand up and start doing your morning routine at once after you wake up. &#xA;And try to go to bed in the period from 10pm to 1am, because this time is very important. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27737" LastActivityDate="2019-06-16T20:20:38.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20945" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20934" CreationDate="2019-06-17T08:16:32.813" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try heating the painted rooms to speed up the drying process. You also want lots of ventilation, e.g. by opening the windows on opposite sides of the house so you get a nice breeze going (block the doors to prevent them from banging shut).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The smell is caused by the volatile components of the paint evaporating (as Stan mentioned). This can take weeks, depending on the type of paint you used. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also look into using a different type of paint. Oil/turpentine-based paints smell much more than acrylics (water-based paint). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-06-17T08:16:32.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20946" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20939" CreationDate="2019-06-17T13:38:30.037" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The belt doesn’t feed around the roller. That roller is used as a tensioner, so the roller is entirely inside the belt with the roller pushing the belt outwards to keep it tight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2019-06-17T13:38:30.037" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20947" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14054" CreationDate="2019-06-17T20:44:23.687" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;PV = nRT &#xA;So - Use a vacuum pump.&#xA;ultrasonic bath will do it, outside of this equation&#xA;Other suggestions touch on the portable but not automated methods.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last one: Maybe take a big syringe that's attached to a flat rubber cover for drinks.  Cover your glass and pull back on the syringe several times.  There are several YouTubes on how to do this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27824" LastActivityDate="2019-06-17T20:44:23.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20948" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20898" CreationDate="2019-06-17T21:01:11.703" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take it to a Dry Cleaner.  As mentioned already, they can do an ozone soak or use other chemical gas soak methods to remove odor.  Ozone is effective and environmentally friendly in the correct ppm, and regulations on dry cleaners have often driven them to use Ozone wash over the more environmentally impacting alternatives.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method has also popped up in treating sweaty smelly gym clothes and hunting clothes (where odor can be a deterrent to the desired task at hand)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27824" LastActivityDate="2019-06-17T21:01:11.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20949" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20904" CreationDate="2019-06-18T08:37:40.347" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not an answer as such - you already have that from Stan - but a suggestion too long to put in a comment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A couple of years ago I was doing dome home renovation work and knew that my glasses were going to be necessary - but also would be in harm's way all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Coincidentally, at around that time, I had asked my optician about multi-focal contact lenses and they had given me some trials of a SINGLE lens that gave me close-up vision in one eye.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found this to be an excellent solution. I would just put the lens in when starting the day's work and basically I had perfect eyesight for the entire day, with no glasses. Even better, they were FREE since they were trials.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I appreciate that the profile of my vision problems are not the same as yours, but it may be worth investigating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-06-18T08:37:40.347" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20950" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-18T13:42:22.943" Score="4" ViewCount="5149" Body="&lt;p&gt;I grabbed a brand new pair of Lacoste Carnaby Evo's, only wear them on special occasions which has been twice so far. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But on my 3rd wear, I noticed that my shoe started to squeak. It was significantly wet when I wore them the last time so I tried baking soda (since I had no baby powder) and placed them in the drying rack for a whole 24 hrs. But still squeaking, I tried to wear it without the insole and it turned out that it still sounded. So I think it's the outsole that's making the sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried sanding the bottom, but still no luck. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any tips to get rid of the squeak?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27827" LastEditorUserId="27827" LastEditDate="2019-06-27T01:00:08.787" LastActivityDate="2020-12-01T23:07:35.997" Title="New shoes squeaking" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20951" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-18T15:37:48.023" Score="25" ViewCount="10269" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am driving a 2017 Honda Ridgline with automatic transmission, cruise control, and lane keep assist engaged.  Traveling at the legal speed of 70MPH (112KPH) suddenly I become unconscious.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If my hands and body don't alter the steering, the vehicle will continue down the road for sometime.  I am not sure exactly how the vehicle will handle the loss of the driver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the old days you could, reach over and turn off the key.  The vehicle would slow and stop.  In new vehicles there is a push button. Powering down the vehicle in motion, may or may not work, and if it does you would probably lose the lane keep assist and automatic braking.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the safest course of action for a totally blind passenger, who is suddenly faced with stopping a vehicle from the passenger seat? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: In this vehicle the parking brake is in the drivers pedal area, the shifter is located in the center console, the steering wheel has lots of buttons (&lt;em&gt;the buttons don't have braille&lt;/em&gt;)  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2019-06-21T07:56:46.743" LastActivityDate="2019-07-04T14:30:48.697" Title="How does a blind passenger not die, if driver becomes unconscious" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;disability-options&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="15" FavoriteCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20953" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20951" CreationDate="2019-06-18T17:13:47.917" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;@Richie Frame has the best answer so far.  I will indicate where I have borrowed from his answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, this is not a scenario that a sighted person normally thinks about.  And I don't like telling an adult what (s)he &quot;ought to do&quot;.  But a blind person needs to think through a lot of &lt;em&gt;what do I do if....&lt;/em&gt; scenarios, including this one. There are three controls that a blind person needs to learn the location of in whatever car he is riding in -- and the driver should &quot;rehearse&quot; the scenario with his blind passenger, as Ritche has done with his sighted wife.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Gear Shift (per Richie)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Button for Hazard Lights&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How to open the window on the passenger side&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just came back from experimenting with my car (Volvo), and these controls are easily accessed from the passenger seat, and are characteristic enough so that a blind passenger, with a bit of practice, will not make a mistake.  Ritchie is right that it would be easy to shift into neutral from drive, even for a blind person. Ritchie also advocated setting the emergency brake; in my car, this cannot be done from the passenger side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ritchie advises putting the car into neutral first. Having been totaled by a  driver rear-ending me two weeks ago at a stoplight, I would put the hazard lights on first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You definitely want to signal to other cars, especially a police car, that you have a problem&lt;/strong&gt;.  And you want to be able to yell a warning to other drivers, hence you need an open window. Ritchie's wife could dial 911, but this may not be possible for the blind passenger, and he may have to yell at another driver to call the police.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A police car can escort your car and isolate your car from traffic, meanwhile coaching your passenger if he has panicked.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the earlier version of my answer, I suggested that the passenger may be able to lift the driver's foot off the accelerator.  If he has put the car into neutral, this is unnecessary.  However, I think a strong passenger could do this even while belted.  I could easily reach the driver's knee and lower leg, although not his foot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for the comment that you should not drive if you have a condition that may cause unconsciousness, fine, if you know it.  But heart attacks and strokes can happen with no prior warning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Addendum in response to comment from the OP&lt;/strong&gt;:  The OP said, in a comment below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Putting the vehicle in neutral may not be a good idea, I tried today.&#xA;  I happened to be going down hill when I shifted in to neutral, the&#xA;  cruise control and 'automatic distance keeping' disengaged, my vehicle&#xA;  started going faster and I came within a few feet of the car ahead,&#xA;  before ending the test and applying the brake. Also consider that if&#xA;  the vehicle comes to a stop in neutral, while going up hill (likely)&#xA;  it is going to start rolling backwards. If you can't apply the parking&#xA;  brake, neutral may be more dangerous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This comment applies not only to my answer, but to at least one other answer.  I feel out of my depth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user27830" LastEditorDisplayName="user27830" LastEditDate="2019-06-20T16:16:27.447" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T16:16:27.447" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2019-06-18T17:51:13.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just use Scissors to cut the pill sharp ones that are thin but strong I use stainless steel ones but idk if it matters it just cut right in half with little to no effort no need to make it into rocket science.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27832" LastActivityDate="2019-06-18T17:51:13.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20955" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20951" CreationDate="2019-06-19T00:27:01.103" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Honda's with Lane Keep Assist Systems also have systems called road departure prevention. Which after LKAS has turned off will attempt to keep you in the lane as you leave it, and depending on how fast you are leaving the lane will brake the car as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: I worked for a supplier of driver assistance systems for Honda.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27834" LastActivityDate="2019-06-19T00:27:01.103" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20956" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20951" CreationDate="2019-06-19T01:37:46.620" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife is not blind, but I have run this identical scenario with her in case I have a heart attack or stroke or something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 1: Put the car into neutral. Since the engine is still running, brakes and electronics will still work. Both our cars have typical automatic gear shifts and will go into neutral by simply pushing it forward out of drive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 2: Activate emergency brake. Both our cars have mechanical handbrakes which are able to be activated from the center console. Some cars have e-brakes which are to the other side of the driver and cannot be reached by a passenger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 3: Activate hazard flashers. Both of our cars hazard flasher switches are on the dash, and are reachable by the passenger, but our older truck had the switch on top of the steering column.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 4: Call 911 and hope for the best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All of these should be possible in the majority of vehicles for most people who are legally blind, as long as they know where the controls are located. On the Ridgeline both the hazard and the gearshift are in those locations, I am not sure where the e-brake is located, most likely the driver footwell left side, so the passenger would not have access.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am unsure if drivers safety aids will still function in N, but that is easy to test yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would not be safe to attempt to put the car into park at high speed. Most likely the transmission would ignore that attempt for safety reasons, but if it did lock the park pawl it could cause an uncontrolled spin of the vehicle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Edit to address comments on e-brake&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most cars on the road have an emergency brake that connects a cable to a drum brake on the rear axle, and some have an electronic &amp;quot;park brake&amp;quot; that is not an emergency brake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For cars with a typical &amp;quot;hand brake&amp;quot; type emergency brake, these apply increasing brake force the harder they are pulled. A locking ratchet will keep the brake at that position until it is released. In my car, 1 click on the ratchet will not actually apply the brakes due to the free travel of the cable and mechanism, but it will turn on the brake lights. This is important because drivers behind you will have a visual cue as to your intentions before they can see the car is slowing down. Additional clicks on the ratchet provide increasing levels of brake force to the rear axle only, and allow safe and stable deceleration once you reach the correct click.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the reasons why hazard flashers is the 3rd step after neutral and brake, it that it is much faster to blindly slow the car down than it is to find the hazard flasher, a small button which may be flush with the dash. The time it takes to find the button, then slow down the car, may allow over 1000 feet of additional travel, potentially towards stopped or cross traffic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For cars with electronic park brakes, some of them may work in an emergency. I think I tried that on a Mazda SUV, and it provided adequate brake force to slow the car down in a safe and stable manner. However not all cars may respond this way, you should be aware of how yours does ideally during a safe test drive at a dealer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27835" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-06-21T00:46:51.877" CommentCount="39" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20957" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2019-06-19T11:19:32.907" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Granting that the OP has posted a link and comment in their question that splitting pills may or may not be a good idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rather then try to physically split the pill in half, dissolve it in water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use an oral syringe and put a specific amount of water (i.e. 0.5CC) in a small bowl or cup.  Let the pill soak for a couple of minutes, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;if it does not start to dissolve then it is coated to delivery the product to a specific area of the gut, it should only be swallowed whole. It should not be split, find the correct dosage in a single pill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it does start to dissolve, use a spoon to crush and mix it into the water.  Stir until well mixed.  Use two oral syringes to collect the drug/pill in the water, in two equal doses. Depending on what the drug/pill is it may or may not be safe to use the second dose in a specific amount of time. Use the syringe to put the drug/pill suspension in the mouth of the person/pet and follow with good tasting fluids &lt;strong&gt;be aware of possible interactions and choose your fluid wisely&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2019-06-19T11:19:32.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20958" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-19T14:19:16.070" Score="2" ViewCount="3869" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently I forgot to put a belt in the jeans I wore to work, and noticed only after getting to work. It's a tight fit jeans so it doesn't really fall all the way down without a belt, but when walking with something in the pockets the jeans does get visibly down, exposing some skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I managed to pass the day by pulling the jeans up every few minutes and trying to walk with empty pockets, but it was still quite embarrassing and tiresome.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any hacks to keep jeans from falling or getting down without a belt?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T11:23:17.943" Title="How to prevent my jeans from falling when I have no belt?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20959" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-19T14:36:22.083" Score="1" ViewCount="70" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to modify this storage container to have adjustable positions for the wooden divider. I do not want to buy any other container, but to modify this one so I can adjust the position of the divider. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like it adjustable to about 1.5 inch gradation for the back half of the container.&#xA;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wvJe2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wvJe2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T13:52:57.910" Title="Modify storage container to have adjustable positions for wooden divider" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20960" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20958" CreationDate="2019-06-19T17:01:28.347" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;A belt is just a device to apply tension to the waist of a pair of pants.  Several items can be used to gain the same benefit. Depending on your exposure to customers, coworkers and dress codes some options may not be appropriate. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rope, the hillbilly belt. Cut a short piece of rope and use it in place of a belt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bungee cord, Most are two short to go around a human waist, wrap it around a couple of belt loops and adjust to the correct tension.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shoe lace or String, same principle as a Bungee cord, apply some tension between a couple of belt loops.  You will probably need several wraps to get sufficient strength.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A safety pin, can be used to tighten the waistline of pants, it can be hidden on the inside, but does not do well with lots of activity (Ouch)!&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How? In the restroom, you unfasten the pants and use the safety pin to put a pleat in the pants. Essentially the safety pin is a stitch that takes out how much slack you need to make up.  The Pants go from &lt;code&gt;______&lt;/code&gt; to &lt;code&gt;_II_&lt;/code&gt; with the safety pin holding the &lt;code&gt;II&lt;/code&gt; part.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tucking in your shirt, this will increase the friction and make your pants slide down less often.  Including extra fabric like a towel around your waist (inside your pants and tucked in shirt) will also make a big difference.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;An office setting offers another option, staple your pants to your shirt (&lt;em&gt;in the restroom&lt;/em&gt;) this converts your shirt and pants into a single piece of clothing. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2019-06-19T17:42:13.060" LastActivityDate="2019-06-19T17:42:13.060" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18696" CreationDate="2019-06-19T19:38:36.147" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Change your lightbulbs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using bright lighting of a bluer hue can help you wake up in the morning (or at any time). &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306100602.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here's one of many articles on the subject&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use 5000 Kelvin bulbs in my home (you could also try 4000K). When I turn on these lights in the morning, there is a very distinct effect of making me more alert.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are bulbs which work with various home automation hubs &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B01N9H9IAP&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;which can be tuned to different temperatures&lt;/a&gt; (tones). iOS added NightShift a few years ago which changes the overall tone of your phone to a lower (yellower) tone in the evening. This was to minimize the use of you phone inadvertently keeping you awake, not just because it's &quot;easier on your eyes&quot;. There are &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/HF3429_60/golite-blu-energy-light&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;products available&lt;/a&gt; for using blue light to help mood and wakefulness. Searching for &lt;code&gt;blue light helps you wake up&lt;/code&gt; will turn up a plethora of articles and papers on the subject.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's worth a shot. You should be able to find a 4 pack of cheap 5000K LED bulbs online for less that $10. Or buy a pack from Costco and return them if they don't help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27847" LastEditorUserId="27847" LastEditDate="2019-06-19T19:44:20.467" LastActivityDate="2019-06-19T19:44:20.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20962" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20959" CreationDate="2019-06-19T22:51:17.730" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could buy an L-shaped bookend, and bolt the board to it. The crude diagram below shows how this would look from the side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HMJWr.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HMJWr.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could then put the files on top of the horizontal base portion of the L-shaped bookend. Their weight would hold the board upright.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The divider can be moved to any position within the storage container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have fewer files, the base of the bookend may be too long. In this case, just turn it around so the files are on the other side of the board.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't need to use an actual bookend. A couple of long corner braces (available at most hardware stores) will work just as well. Add some slip-resistant tape, or hot glue, to the bottom surfaces to keep it in place better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-06-19T22:51:17.730" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20963" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13556" CreationDate="2019-06-20T01:23:18.723" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put up a folding fire guard or screen around the backside of the car - something like this (but with no/less flame)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If parked on lawn/grass you could use a couple of tent pegs to stake the fence into the soil.  If parked on tarmac/sealed/hard surface, then a couple of sandbags should stop it being pushed around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/f3V1U.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/f3V1U.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;https://www.turfrey.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Metro-Ambie-Plus-CGuard-A4-Situ-e1485033907894.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One advantage is these are see-through, and won't catch any wind gusts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T01:23:18.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20964" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10472" CreationDate="2019-06-20T01:33:17.653" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes you can drive a screw IN a quarter or eighth of a turn to crack any rust that is preventing the screw from coming out normally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the orientation, you can sometimes drop a bit of lubricant on the shaft and have it wick up the thread.  This makes the hole somewhat useless in the future if you want to put another fastener in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since the old fitting is trash already, you could break it away from the screws using pliers or cutters.  Then once a length of shaft is exposed use pliers to twist there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last resort is to cut the fastener off flush with the surface and simply leave the embedded end there.  Your new light fitting will hide the crimes and it will look fine.  However some future repairer may curse you when that fitting needs replacing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do use stainless steel fasteners when installing the new fitting, to prevent this happening again.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T01:33:17.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20965" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20959" CreationDate="2019-06-20T04:31:17.960" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This filing container is built specifically for holding suspended files. In one direction, it is suitable for letter-size file pockets. In the cross-wise direction, it is suitable for legal-size file folder pockets. The smooth second rail molded inside the edges on both sides of the file container allows the suspended pockets to slide forward and backward smoothly. Clear tabs hook into the edge of the pockets for labels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you purchase the correct file pockets for the container, you would not need the plywood divider as each file pocket is its own divider. Several folders can be placed in one pocket if desired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, your requested modification is rather simple in theory&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you wish to re-purpose and modify the smooth continuous sliding folders within the container for functioning in steps of 1½ inches, begin by notching the rails in intervals of 1½ inches. This kind of plastic is brittle so care must be taken to avoid shattering and splitting the plastic while you notch it. Grinding may be the best non-destructive way to do this. You'll find the best way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notches on the rails should be placed accurately so the plywood divider will hang square and perpendicular to the sides of the storage container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The plywood plug will need something to fit into the notches so drive a nail on either side partly into the edge of the divider. If the divider is allowed to hang by the nails a fraction of an inch above the bottom of the storage container, its weight will help to stabilize the divider to hang upright.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4nbjx.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4nbjx.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Hanging plywood divider&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;Here's an idealized front and side cut-away view of the divider with a nail placed for hanging from a notch in the rail to prevent sliding inadvertently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T04:31:17.960" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18696" CreationDate="2019-06-20T08:47:28.077" Score="0" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Wake up for something other than work&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used to do the:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wake up for work&amp;gt;Get ready for work&amp;gt;Drive to work&amp;gt;Work&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Process and would always feel tired, I'd resent waking up and be slow getting ready because the end reward of the process was work...not something that thrills most of us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you wake up for is up to you, whether you enjoy a run, reading, puzzle solving or pottering around in the garden its your motivation (though I'd recommend something you're involved with, not a passive task like watching tv). Get up for that, get dressed and showered so you can do that and you'll find yourself more with it when you do get to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This does mean waking up a little earlier which may be difficult to do at first since you know you can do those things once you're home from work too. Routine, however, is the essential part of this - once you keep the routine up you'll find your body adapts and your approach to waking up changes too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27858" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T08:47:28.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20967" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20958" CreationDate="2019-06-20T08:52:27.407" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;James already provided a few good options but one I've found (though it does nothing for appearances) is to fold over the waist band of your jeans - the waist band obviously stays the same size but you've added some material between it and your body.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I said this does little for appearances but it has the benefit of not needing any extra items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;--Edit to elaborate on folding: Its like when you're rolling up the bottoms of your jeans. You slip your thumbs inside the waist band and turn it outwards - you may need to do this a couple of times for it to hold and the crotch will get higher up (so not something to do in skinny jeans if you're planning on having children).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27858" LastEditorUserId="27858" LastEditDate="2019-06-20T11:23:17.943" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T11:23:17.943" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20958" CreationDate="2019-06-20T10:29:49.200" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I work in IT and another option that I have used on many occasions when I have left my belt at home is to use cable ties, &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;a couple of cable ties (known as zip-ties in some places) fastened together to extend them, then I go through 2 belt hoops and fasten them together, I tighten the cable ties where needed. Once finished, I just snip them off. I wear black pants at work so they are not really noticeable when I use them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastEditorUserId="20626" LastEditDate="2019-06-20T11:06:02.157" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T11:06:02.157" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20969" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18696" CreationDate="2019-06-20T12:20:49.293" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&quot;Morning blues&quot; can be caused by a variety of reasons. You should not fight the &quot;blues&quot;, but the causes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Have your health checked, at least the basic stuff, which can prevent you for having a good quality sleep.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the job is the cause of stressful life = bad sleep, you need to improve something about your job. (been there, done that)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Increase the &quot;intake&quot; of fresh vegetables (most likely salads) and fruits.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Increase the &quot;intake&quot; of seeds (nus, sun-flower seeds, pumpkin seeds etc.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid sugar in all forms, including off-the-shelf juices, chocolate... It gives you a temporary boost, at the cost of draining your energy for the rest of the day. (been there, done that)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Exercise - whatever you enjoy: gym, jogging, riding the bicycle, physical sports...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Visit parks/ forests if they are anywhere close to you - supplement of fresh oxygen.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Refresh the air in the bedroom before going to sleep.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shower before going to bed. My personal experience (strange but it works): I apply cold water (the coldest available at the tap, nothing hight tech) on arms and legs. After that, I sleep like a baby.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shower after you wake up - the minimum benefit is the physical exercise.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Go to bed earlier.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;About 3 and 4, I cannot give you yet many details, I am still experimenting. I generally prepare fresh salads with beet-root, carrots and apples. Additionally I add whatever I have available: mushrooms, celery (roots/leaves), lettuce, pears... Be careful that some vegetables MUST BE TREATED thermally (boiled, grilled) - otherwise they are toxic - e.g. the egg-plant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, you may use some supplements of vitamins (C, D) and minerals (Ca, Mg). Black/blue, red and yellow / orange vegetables / fruits are the richest in nutrients.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid (at least temporarily, as a test) meat. And alcohol, if it is the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T12:20:49.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20959" CreationDate="2019-06-20T13:52:57.910" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I will drill holes in the plastic above the ruler at measured intervals on both sides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then drill one hole at the top of the plywood on both sides for the pins to insert into.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can uses some blunt nails as &quot;pins&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I should only need nails on the top row but can drill them on the bottom if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gX2nB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gX2nB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T13:52:57.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20971" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-20T14:56:02.280" Score="2" ViewCount="477" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought an electronic device that consists of a controller attached to a larger main unit by wire.  The wire cannot be detached from either end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately the wire is coming apart on the end attached to the controller, as you can see in this photo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/huf7C.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/huf7C.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I asked the seller for an exchange, but they really don't want to exchange it and are offering me money instead to keep it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to fix this wire?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have looked around and there are various suggestions for broken wires/cords:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heat shrink sleeve/tube.  That will only work for a wire that is completely cut.  I wouldn't be able to get the sleeve/tube over the wire in this case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Electrical tape&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Liquid electrical tape&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Electrical glue/putty such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://sugru.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sugru&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Liquid or moldable plastic such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00QU5M4MG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Bondic&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B004MFLU4Y&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;InstaMorph&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think the main difficulty with this is that the wire is coming apart right at that trapezoidal cylinder-shaped flexy thing (does anyone know what that's called?) on the controller.  Electrical tape would have to cover both that and the wire and I'm skeptical it'd be a strong hold.  Not sure liquid electrical tape or putty would work either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastEditorUserId="1432" LastEditDate="2019-06-22T09:57:49.007" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T20:31:42.890" Title="How can I fix a broken wire?" Tags="&lt;wire&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20972" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20971" CreationDate="2019-06-20T15:06:36.517" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't have a broken wire you have a split in the protective covering. We can see the individual colored wires that look undamaged. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the device is going to sit on a shelf and never be moved, and the wires connecting to it are never going to be moved. No strain = no worries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally I would just use a good tape.  It does not need to be electrically neutral as the colored wire insulation is still intact.  If the device will be subject to movement I would use duct tape, you could put a layer of electrical tape first if it makes you feel better. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T15:06:36.517" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20973" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3782" CreationDate="2019-06-20T15:55:07.673" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just ran across these formulas for yard mosquito repellent sprays on Instagram. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Mosquito time! Use that sugar you can't eat! Here's how:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Have you noticed the Mosquitoes are already out! Here is a homemade trap to help keep you and the kiddos from being a blood donor!!! HOMEMADE MOSQUITO TRAP:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Items needed:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;1 cup of water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;1/4 cup of brown sugar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;1 gram of yeast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;One empty Two-liter bottle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;HOW:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ol&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cut the plastic bottle in half.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mix brown sugar with hot water. Let cool. When cold, pour in the bottom half of the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the funnel part, upside down, into the other half of the bottle, taping them together if desired.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wrap the bottle with something black, leaving the top uncovered, and place it outside in an area away from your normal gathering area. (Mosquitoes are also drawn to the color black.) Change the solution every two weeks for continuous control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wK3oR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source image from Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;MOSQUITO YARD SPRAY &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Big bottle Blue cheap mouthwash&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;3 cups of Epsom salt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;3 stale 12 oz cheap beer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Mix those three ingredients together until salt is dissolved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Spray anywhere you sit outside, around pools; will not harm plants or flowers... Mosquitoes gone from that area for approx. 80 days. I spray my deck all around my sitting areas twice a summer. Go out and sit in underwear all time at nite and never get bit .. They leave that area you spray and will not come back.. Been using this mixture last 15 years.. It works.. Heard about this on a Paul Harvey segment years ago, that's how I was informed about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;And it works well. All my friends that have tried it and can't believe it works.&#xA;  The stronger you mix the longer it last.&#xA;  Mosquitoes and bugs hate it. &#xA;  Has a nice mint smell...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/N6pwq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source image from Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I cannot say whether either of these are effective or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27297" LastEditorUserId="27297" LastEditDate="2019-06-20T18:18:11.373" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T18:18:11.373" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20974" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18696" CreationDate="2019-06-20T19:27:58.840" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Set a light-bulb to turn on automatically before you wake up. Humans are designed to wake up naturally with Sunlight, so you want to simulate that by getting a high color temperature bulb (5000k+) and setting it up with a timer so that the light turns on 1/2 hour before your actual alarm goes off. This will signal your body it's time to wake up naturally so that by the time your alarm does go off, your body will be ready. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a lamp pointed at the ceiling which automatically turns on everyday. This produces a natural lighting effect at the same time everyday without harsh light in my eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pm0MM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pm0MM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Lamp&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;Behold the Sun! &#xA;(Source: Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Lamp#/media/File:Free_standing_lamp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Lamp#/media/File:Free_standing_lamp.jpg&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You also want to listen to your bodies natural sleep cycle, so try to sleep in multiples  of 90 minutes. Go to bed at the same time every night and then use a phone app to detect your sleep cycles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T19:27:58.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20975" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20951" CreationDate="2019-06-20T22:12:39.337" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to the other fine answers here, I wanted to point out another potentially valuable tool that you might have available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My vehicle (a GM) is equipped with &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OnStar&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;OnStar&lt;/a&gt;, and one of the available functions it provides is the ability to remotely slow down the vehicle.  The intended use case is to end high-speed pursuits of stolen vehicles.  OnStar typically has an activation button on the rear-view mirror that connects you to an operator over the vehicle's speakers.  A blind passenger (or child, or anyone else really) could easily hit that button and ask the operator for help.  At a minimum the operator could track the vehicle's location, give you an idea of what was ahead, and summon police and an ambulance, and at best they could disable cruise control and bring the vehicle down to a more reasonable speed.  It would probably help if you let OnStar know in advance that you have a blind family member that could need more assistance than the average user.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not too familiar with Honda's vehicles, but most brands have something similar.  Hopefully it's accessible via an easy-to-reach button, and not buried in an on-screen menu somewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24429" LastActivityDate="2019-06-20T22:12:39.337" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20976" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20971" CreationDate="2019-06-21T06:50:11.413" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would generously hot glue the area where the wire is split and then wrap tape around it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The hot glue is slightly flexible and would form a new strain relief. Tapering the glue from the original strain relief towards the cable in a conical shape reinforces this effect. Make sure the actual split in the wire is well stabilized and cannot be bent or pulled anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To keep the hot glue intact, I would wrap some strong but elastic tape around it (like electric insulating tape or duct tape). This helps holding the DIY hot glue strain relief in place if it ever breaks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-06-21T06:50:11.413" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20977" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20951" CreationDate="2019-06-21T08:14:49.390" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to other answers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to point that if your parking brake is not accessible by passenger, then you &lt;strong&gt;can&lt;/strong&gt; brake either by switching to lower gear, or even to rear gear. Of course switching gear on high speed can damage transmission, but in life/death situations its small price.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think nobody thinks about switching to rear gear because unconsciously you think that it is a &quot;bad thing&quot;, but in reality all that happens is your engine shut down and you are &quot;braking&quot; by your engine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This happened to me once, when I was driving down hill at about 30mph and instead of switching to neutral I accidentally pressed button and switched to rear. Nothing disastrous happened, just as I said engine shut down and car slowed down as if I moderately pressed brake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27869" LastActivityDate="2019-06-21T08:14:49.390" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20978" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13709" CreationDate="2019-06-21T10:58:28.943" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A great advice of DrMoishe Pippik I must say.&#xA;But if you want to handle mosquitoes inside your house you can try using one of those electric Zappers for mosquitoes. You can &lt;a href=&quot;https://topmosquitokiller.com/best-mosquito-zappers-&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;check out here&lt;/a&gt; to find more info on how to fight with mosquitoes and info about Zappers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27737" LastEditorUserId="27737" LastEditDate="2019-06-21T18:54:28.833" LastActivityDate="2019-06-21T18:54:28.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20980" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-21T15:43:59.927" Score="4" ViewCount="191" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today my son knocked over a snow globe and broke it, glass and water everywhere. After I picked up the big pieces of glass and swept up the rest, I had to use my mop to get all the water up, which was full of tiny pieces of broken glass.&#xA;I have a microfiber spin mop, which is machine washable but I don't want to ruin my washer with all the glass.&#xA;Does anyone know how to get broken glass out of a mop? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27874" LastActivityDate="2019-06-24T05:31:48.377" Title="How do I get broken glass out of my mop?" Tags="&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20981" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20971" CreationDate="2019-06-21T15:46:24.057" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This appears to be a cheaply (or carelessly) manufactured part. I do not think the cable jacket has broken or &quot;split&quot; according to the photo. I do think there is a visible gap because the cable jacket has pulled free of the utility box's wire guide strain relief. This can happen for a few different reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The jacket for the wire has been trimmed too short for the plug during manufacture. It does not have enough length when inserted and connected to the plug leads and has worked its way free from the plug during use very soon after you start to use it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Same effect as above but the jacket has exposed conductors because it has shrunk over some time because it is of a different material. It could be softer for abrasion resistance for example. It may continue to shrink as it ages.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the cable is relatively new (you can still smell the plastic), the wire jacket is still relatively flexible. It can be stretched to close the gap enough to reinsert it into the wire guide (hole) of the cable's molded stress relief.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Starting at the opposite end of the wire, pull along the length of the wire to stretch the jacket. Apply a light tension several times until you see the gap start to close. Continue this until there is enough of the jacket to touch the plug. Work the loose ends into the stress relief so that the gap is closed. Continue to stretch the wire to get enough of the jacket into the molded plug to hold well. Use some cyanoacrylate glue (Krazy™ or Super™) to seal the joint between the jacket and the plug. Let cure COMPLETELY before you move it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notes: There are different kinds of cyanoacrylate for different materials and applications. Read the labels and get some advice from the hardware store owner on what's what.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you stretch the jacket, the desired effect is &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; to pull the cable jacket free from the plug at the far end of the cable. Before you start, glue the far end of the plug and jacket at the joint to ensure it does not pull free from its molded connector. I found it helps to bend the far end into a tight &quot;U&quot; shape to help stabilize the relative position of the jacket and conductors inside. Increase the pressure as you pull along the cable toward the gap to prevent pulling the good end of the cable free. You may want to start halfway along the cable to see how it goes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-06-21T15:46:24.057" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20982" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-21T15:53:31.260" Score="2" ViewCount="165" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do electronics work in my apartment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is my current setup in my bedroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have lumber scraps available and I enjoy making items, but would consider something else pre-made if it is cheap or free. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I looked at an armoir, but it is too big.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to use the existing table or make modifications to it, to have a work area to do my soldering and other projects. I had made a small table that stood about 11 inches higher that the table as shown in the photo to minimize bending over. (Neck pain)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But that table left about 14 inches of space behind it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which required having to reach around to use that space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Could someone help me with ideas on how to use that space effectively?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fb6Il.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fb6Il.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-06-29T14:26:21.767" LastActivityDate="2019-06-29T14:26:21.767" Title="Organize and increase work area in size" Tags="&lt;work&gt;&lt;wood&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20983" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-22T01:27:08.353" Score="1" ViewCount="2597" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put beautiful  bottles out with colored water as part of my decorations for each holiday. I can't figure out how to make white so I  can have red white &amp;amp; blue for the 4th of July. Does anyone have any idea''s how to turn water white?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27881" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-06-23T12:56:07.723" LastActivityDate="2019-06-23T20:49:28.150" Title="How do you turn water white?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20971" CreationDate="2019-06-22T09:18:59.923" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;self-amalgamating silicone tape is probably the bext fix short of full dissassembly clearing the strain-releif and refitting it so the jacket is again unbroken.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The alternative it to disassemble the unit at the broken end, disconnect the wires pull the wires through the strain relief, drill the jacket out of the strain relief, fit the unbroken wire jacket back into the strain relief, and glue it in (unless glue is unneeded because the cable it is clamped by the case) reconnect the wires  and reassemble. after than you still need to improve the strain relief else the same cable will break in the same place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27882" LastEditorUserId="27882" LastEditDate="2019-06-22T20:09:50.800" LastActivityDate="2019-06-22T20:09:50.800" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20985" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20983" CreationDate="2019-06-23T13:08:45.100" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can think of a few options. Some of them may not work for you, depending on how you're using them. (For example, putting milk in a bottle may be a bad idea if it's out in the sun all day.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use milk instead of water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add just a bit of milk to the water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add some white, water-based paint to the water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Instead of water, fill the bottle with a white non-liquid like white rice, white sand, or even shredded or crumpled paper.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paint the outside of the bottle white, instead of relying on the color of the liquid inside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paint the inside of the bottle white.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-06-23T20:49:28.150" LastActivityDate="2019-06-23T20:49:28.150" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20987" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20983" CreationDate="2019-06-23T15:21:10.677" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, the bad news—As there is no white dye, using a pigment is the only practical &amp;quot;solution&amp;quot; to the question. The problem with pigments is that they will settle to the bottom ultimately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the &amp;quot;Wilton&amp;quot; company makes, and markets baking materials and supplies. One of their products for whitening icing, butter, and edibles is a food colouring &amp;quot;whitener&amp;quot; made from titanium dioxide. It is not organic and non toxic since it is made for human consumption. Finely ground TiO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; should stay in solution for quite a while before settling. The reviews for it are all positive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wilton 603-1236 Liquid Color, 2-Ounce, White&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.ca/stores/page/A01A1AF7-8A15-4EAE-BD46-D6016EBFAF60?ingress=2&amp;amp;visitId=228df97b-41d2-41e2-ace7-ada3ef81da99&amp;amp;ref_=bl_dp_s_web_11992187011&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wilton Canada &amp;gt; Ingredients &amp;gt; Colours and Accents&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PHOZV.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PHOZV.gif&quot; alt=&quot;White-White Icing Color&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although it was made to use in baking, it is a water-based liquid concentrate which should satisfy your requirements for display decoration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt; Disclaimer: I not affiliated with the product or its sales in any way. I have no interest in this product beyond it being of possible benefit to the individual asking a question on StackExchange. &lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-06-23T15:29:57.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20988" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20980" CreationDate="2019-06-24T05:31:48.377" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I learned a long time ago that small shards of glass have to be collected with something disposable: paper (napkins, toilet paper, anything that has a chance to collect the shards), old rag which needs to be thrown away anyway etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We did the same mistake, to use something not disposable, and we decided that &lt;strong&gt;safety&lt;/strong&gt; is more important. We had to throw away the (whatever we used instead of a mop - I do not remember, it was a long time ago).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sorry for your losses, the globe and the mop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-06-24T05:31:48.377" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20991" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20982" CreationDate="2019-06-24T16:31:58.950" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You live in the USA, I would look on craigslist for a used armoire or TV cabinet of the right size.  If you are on a budget, check the free section daily.  Even if not free they can often be found cheap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you get it home, build a shelf that folds out and uses the doors for support that is your &quot;work&quot; table. You will proabably also want to add lighting inside the cabinet.  When it is closed it will look nice.  When it is open you will have more space.  Lots of room for hanging stuff on the inside, and drawers or shelves for putting your tools. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2019-06-24T16:31:58.950" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20992" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20577" CreationDate="2019-06-24T17:07:33.047" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't talk about how you are going to manage the hair that grows on the top of your head.  Manage your beard the same way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Just let your hair grow until you get done hiking, do the same for your beard. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Barber, you pay them to cut your hair every couple of months, have them cut your beard as well.  (more money then space)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Every month or two go to your favorite discount store and buy a cheap set of electric hair clippers, they can be had new for less then $20.  Use the number 2 guide and cut both your hair and beard.  This can be done by yourself, you don't need a mirror, but it helps for getting around your ears.  You will want to trim your mustache with scissors every couple of weeks. (cheap as paying a barber for haircut only), donate the clipper when you are done. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Related: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/23421/13&quot;&gt;How to cut your own hair?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2020-04-06T11:38:32.930" LastActivityDate="2020-04-06T11:38:32.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20993" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-25T22:09:22.787" Score="0" ViewCount="100" Body="&lt;p&gt;My lunch bag got wet at work today. It has a flexible plastic lining, inside a fabric bag. It must also have something between the plastic and the fabric to keep its box-like shape. It's about 12&quot; x 8&quot; x 6&quot;. The brand is Embark. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qGaRo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qGaRo.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I dried out the inside with paper towels, but I want to dry the whole thing thoroughly before I use it tomorrow morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I dry my bag completely overnight?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thoughts:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I currently have it in the refrigerator, even though water evaporates more slowly at colder temperatures, because refrigerators remove moisture from the air as they cool it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to put my bag in my clothes dryer, because I'm afraid the heat would melt the plastic lining. I am not sure if a &quot;cool&quot; or &quot;tumble only&quot; setting would damage the shape of the bag or the plastic lining.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I thought about placing the bag in front of an air conditioning output vent, since that air is especially dry, but they're up near the ceiling and very hard to access.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-06-26T23:35:11.793" LastActivityDate="2019-09-11T16:31:15.103" Title="How to dry a plastic-and-fabric bag overnight" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20994" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21007" CreationDate="2019-06-26T01:25:13.257" Score="0" ViewCount="1196" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to start recording my thoughts about stuff and post them on youtube.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just audio. I think what I need is an external mic to somehow make the quality of recordings a bit better. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I do not want to invest yet on a microphone. What can I do with my phones voice recorder to lessen breathing noises or improve quality. Putting a thin cloth? Or foam?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25430" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-06-27T00:07:08.487" LastActivityDate="2019-07-08T02:30:07.250" Title="How to minimize breathing being recorded in phone?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;&lt;sound&gt;&lt;music&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20995" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18385" CreationDate="2019-06-26T03:51:27.707" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the stain is fresh, soak in cold water or use an eye dropper to directly apply hydrogen peroxide. If it's dry, brush it well to remove the surface deposit, then pretreat or soak in cool water with a laundry product containing enzymes, &quot;You should never use a scented detergent when dealing with stains,&quot; Wash the item as usual. If the stain remains, rewash using the type of bleach that's safe for the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ecarpetstains.com/how-to-get-blood-out-of-carpet/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.ecarpetstains.com/how-to-get-blood-out-of-carpet/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27902" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T03:51:27.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20996" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20971" CreationDate="2019-06-26T15:27:34.193" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also use something like Shoe Goo or E-6000 types of glue. They have enough body that you can shape them onto the wires and they dry very tough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27906" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T15:27:34.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20997" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-26T15:37:10.130" Score="-1" ViewCount="2023" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried locksmiths and one of those key machines found in Walmart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to make a duplicate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think the tricky part would be that &quot;groove&quot; that runs about 3/4 ths of the way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://imgur.com/YoyjDrS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://imgur.com/YoyjDrS&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2019-07-26T07:14:09.407" Title="Duplicate key for small padlock" Tags="&lt;locks&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20998" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20997" CreationDate="2019-06-26T18:05:57.790" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's a commercially made padlock other than the &quot;Master&quot; brand that are built from laminated sheets, it should be possible to get a key blank that fits the keyway, from which you can cut a matching key on any key duplicator.  You might have to get it from the manufacturer, though, and if the lock was very cheap matching key blanks may not be available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the bitting on that key, however, it's just a warded lock, rather than a pin tumbler type, and a key cut on the same blank with just the tip left at full height (that is, all the rest of the shank cut as deeply as the cuts you have) would act as a &quot;master key&quot;.  I wouldn't expect that lock to protect anything, and I wouldn't worry about trying to duplicate the key you have.  Instead, spend your money getting a padlock with an actual pin tumbler mechanism that at least requires more than a file and basic knowledge of locks to master key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T18:05:57.790" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="20999" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-26T18:39:38.393" Score="6" ViewCount="54575" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some glasses which are a couple of years old which have a strange cloudy haze circling the middle of the glasses. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had this problem on my previous glasses, so bought some new ones. After about 6 months, the cloudy haze started showing up on my new glasses too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've read online/watched youtube videos on different ways to solve this problem, but no one seems to replicate the issue I have. They all talk about removing scratches. These are not scratches, they are a cloud/haze of some sort. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect the cause is dry wiping the glasses on tshirts over and over, so I have thus stopped doing that. Some online suggest it's to do with the anti-glare film they put on the glasses, but i'm unsure if that is the case as these are clouds, not scratches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have uploaded a photo. Look towards the centre and you will see a milky ghost like haze near the centre. When you put them in, it's as if they are permantly fogged up in those areas. Really annoying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to remove them or am I just going to have to bite the bullet and buy a new pair (again!)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I should mention that I now clean my glasses with eye glasses cleaner and either a lens clother or a microbifre cloth. I've just started with the microfibre in hopes that it will improve, but hasn't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Xonbs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;![cloud eye glasses&quot;&gt;]&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Xonbs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27907" LastEditorUserId="27907" LastEditDate="2019-06-27T13:30:28.423" LastActivityDate="2020-03-12T08:46:08.157" Title="How to remove cloudy haze from eye glasses?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21000" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-26T20:27:04.283" Score="-1" ViewCount="107" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a small room. How can i organise stuffs to gain more space.I already tried to do things but was unsuccessful&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27910" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T00:04:12.317" Title="How to Organise my Room for more space?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2019-06-28T17:04:02.807" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21001" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20999" CreationDate="2019-06-26T20:28:19.047" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;use special lens cleaner. It's very cheap and will get your work done&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27910" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T20:28:19.047" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20997" CreationDate="2019-06-26T20:30:27.923" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;it's very easy but a bit tricky though. Get a soap and press hardly the key on the Soap and remove the key you will get the imprint on the soap. Now try to fill the imprint and then cut off extra soap and get the key&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27910" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T20:30:27.923" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20982" CreationDate="2019-06-26T22:13:43.197" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to keep workbenches along walls and in the center of a room if that leaves enough space - it is often very useful to have multiple surfaces. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A like a tool shelf mounted the wall at my workbenches that are against walls, it is nice to set a tool down close by, and out of the way of the workspace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep tool storage close, but out of the way. Closer to the work space by frequency of use if possible. A sturdy bench gives you shelving underneath. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Boxes and totes with lids and labels can be stored under work benches easily, and are easy to access and retrieve. I like to keep tools and materials that are commonly used together in smaller &quot;kits&quot; - so if I am going to do a specific type of work, I need to only get out one or two kits, and then maybe a few other tools. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Peg boards can be very useful and good space saves too. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27911" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T22:13:43.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21005" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21000" CreationDate="2019-06-26T22:16:39.957" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;One very useful tip is to find many boxes and containers. If you have shelves, or space under beds, use containers for things, then they can be easily accessed, put away, and out of the way. Only a few types of things per container - everything in a container should be accessible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most important thing, is to eliminate anything that does not bring you joy - you don't need all of the things that make your room disorganized.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27911" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T22:16:39.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21006" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20999" CreationDate="2019-06-26T22:21:01.757" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Its difficult to know if they are dirty, or if they have a failed coating. I always wash my glasses with a drop of dish soap in cold water, and I use regular paper towels to dry them. I find this works much better than any glasses cleaners, and although many people have told me the paper towels will scratch them, I have not found this to be the case, and I have been washing my glasses this way for years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may be worth a try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27911" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T22:21:01.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21007" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20994" CreationDate="2019-06-26T22:25:26.983" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most available 'mics' are a pair of earbuds (like from an iPhone) that have built in mic, this can help a lot, and they are very available. You can often find a few in the junk drawer in your friend or family's kitchen. Check your drawers, you might already have some.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27911" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T22:25:26.983" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21008" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20233" CreationDate="2019-06-26T22:32:04.280" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could test a small area with denatured alcohol, or rubbing alcohol. Some kind of solvent should dissolve it, but be careful that it doesn't also dissolve the rest of the jacket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27911" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T22:32:04.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20932" CreationDate="2019-06-26T22:38:00.830" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a few sets of the Bagail Bags - very useful for packing in all kinds of scenarios. They could probably help. I don't like the idea of putting gym close in air tight bags, as that will likely make them smell worse and keep them from drying. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27911" LastActivityDate="2019-06-26T22:38:00.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21010" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21000" CreationDate="2019-06-27T00:04:12.317" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use three approaches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Go vertical. Make shelves on your walls that reach to the ceiling. Or stack milk crates or boxes on top of each other from floor to ceiling along one wall. That way, the space toward the top of your room gets used too. (Caution: make sure to attach the higher ones to the wall so the whole stack doesn't fall over!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/55AOL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/55AOL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Find other odd, unused space around your room. For example, there is probably space under your bed. You can buy or make some under-bed boxes that easily slide in and out so you can access what's in them. Another idea: you may be able to move your bed 6 inches out from the wall, and put a set of 6-inch-deep shelves between your bed and the wall. You may be able to do the same with your desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) This one is odd, and is only useful if you have a physical desk or workbench that you use for various projects. The idea is to make multiple portable desktops. That way, you can use a a different desktop for each project you're working on. To do this, get a few large sheets of 1/4&quot; plywood or 1/4&quot; pressboard, fairly smooth on both sides, and cut multiple rectangles that are the size of your existing desktop. Build a set of shelves that you can slide these &quot;additional desktops&quot; into for storage. Those shelves should offer at least 6-8&quot; clearance for each shelf. Put all but one of the &quot;additional desktops&quot; into the shelves. Clear off your desk, put the final &quot;additional desktop&quot; on top of it, and put everything back on the &quot;additional desktop&quot;. That'll be the desktop for your current project. When you want to switch projects, pick up that &quot;additional desktop&quot; (along with everything on it), put it on an empty shelf, slide out a new &quot;additional desktop&quot;, and place that new &quot;additional desktop&quot; on your desk. Voilà - a clean desk! I'd recommend adding a door or curtain on the front of the shelves you built, so your &quot;additional desktops&quot; don't get dusty while you're not using them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T00:04:12.317" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18696" CreationDate="2019-06-27T06:52:38.273" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One thing: move, shake, stretch and breath deeply while brushing your teeth and make that the first thing in the morning. You will be awake and motivated in an instant. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27087" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T06:52:38.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21014" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21015" CreationDate="2019-06-27T11:52:31.163" Score="3" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;I will shortly be moving into my first rented accommodation (finally flying the nest!), and a colleague has offered me their washing machine and fridge/freezer as they are remodelling their kitchen. How nice of them, I know!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will be having to hire a van to go and pick them up, and I can imagine transporting them with a little lifting help will be simple enough. Just lift and push!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However... I am worried about potential water hazards and the lack of &quot;transporting bolts&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had the idea of wrapping both in cling film (clear plastic wrap) but I am not sure if this is the best idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Could somebody give me a best solution for this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27916" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2019-06-27T13:06:44.977" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T13:06:44.977" Title="Transporting a used fridge and washing machine" Tags="&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;moving&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21015" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21014" CreationDate="2019-06-27T12:33:32.043" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't think that you would need to wrap in cling film. If it is a hot day and you start to sweat this could become a nightmare. All of my experience (moving 5-6 fridges/ washing machines in my life) we have always moved it as is but used blankets to cover it once in the van.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip 1) the fridge/ washing machine needs to be turned off for at least 24 hours before moving&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip 2) When transporting the fridge keep the bottom at the bottom (silly I know, but common sense isn't that common!) and tilt it as little as possible&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip 3) If you are moving mostly on flat surfaces (without many stairs), consider using a skate of some sort to rest the fridge on so a) you don't have to do the heavy lifting and b) the fridge stays upright&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip 3) Wear a pair of gloves that offer some good grip. I recently moved a SMEG fridge into our new place and ended up with cut hands from the bottom of the fridge. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip 4) Leave both off for 24 hours once you've got them in place&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip 5) Be gentle! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope these help in any way and happy moving! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27801" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T12:33:32.043" CommentCount="15" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21016" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20657" CreationDate="2019-06-27T12:56:54.607" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Build a strong purpose and this tiredness will simply perish.&#xA;So ask yourself: for what ends do you want this power? Once you wholeheartedly know that, body and mind will grant you that untapped energy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27087" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T12:56:54.607" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21017" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20589" CreationDate="2019-06-27T13:09:23.330" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Have your bottle always with you.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply buy yourself a bottle that is so handy that you always take it with you. Just remember and make that a habit. The drinking part naturally comes with it. To ignite that habit you can put the bottle in you peripheral vision so it functions as a visual cue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27087" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T13:09:23.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20528" CreationDate="2019-06-27T13:35:36.513" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Smartphone alarm utilizing integrated flashlight, like SleepAsAndroid + (if necessary) a smartwatch. Even better: a constant sleep rythm and strong incentives ‒ at best a burning desire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27087" LastActivityDate="2019-06-27T13:35:36.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21021" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2159" CreationDate="2019-06-28T04:00:44.213" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get an art glove, they sell these on amazon and jetpens. They are commonly used for drawing on tablets or in sketch books.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27921" LastActivityDate="2019-06-28T04:00:44.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1694" CreationDate="2019-06-28T14:11:08.880" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffwear.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Buff headwear&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply wrap the Buff twice around your wrist to keep it warm and beside enjoy the soft wrist rest. Doing that myself since years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27087" LastActivityDate="2019-06-28T14:11:08.880" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21023" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-06-28T17:06:31.533" Score="1" ViewCount="189" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in an apt. and would like to lessen the sound transmittance from my stereo speakers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have foam around them now. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does it look like it does a good job of minimizing the sound being transmitted&#xA;through my walls?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OxFsQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OxFsQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2019-11-21T20:25:11.190" Title="Lessen sound vibration from speakers" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;&lt;vibration&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20982" CreationDate="2019-06-28T20:20:49.853" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider taking everything you have now and everything you are using and &lt;strong&gt;raising the level&lt;/strong&gt; to a working height most comfortable for you. In effect, it will be your standing desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rather than a small unstable work table on top of a normal desktop height (28-38 inches/70-95cm), lift your main table surface to give you enough room to work on your biggest projects. That'll also free some space underneath for storage that you can reach more conveniently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For added comfort, you could get a tall stool so you don't have to stand for long; but, you could take a load off occasionally. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Okay, do the opposite and &lt;strong&gt;lower yourself&lt;/strong&gt;. Sit on a low chair or stool so that your &quot;relative&quot; working height is higher and more comfortable. Wheels under your chair will help you move around, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not good enough?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Okay, you can do both. A two-tier-main and smaller offset surface higher for close-up work - you can add under-shelf lighting for a versatile well-lit workshop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck with your new workshop!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-06-28T20:20:49.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21025" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21023" CreationDate="2019-06-28T20:46:28.337" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best kind of foam to use for seismic isolation is a soft absorbent polyurethane foam which is dark grey.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The worst kind of foam to use is one that is stiff such as white styrofoam which conducts vibration efficiently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Firstly, avoid stiff foam in favour of soft &quot;mushy&quot; stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sound vibration continues to be transmitted most efficiently through the nail/pin/clip attached to the wall support used to hang the speakers. There will be very little vibration transferred through the speaker case itself (which has been insulated from the speakers by the speaker frame.) You can verify this by touching the case near where you have foam blocks using your finger tips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Secondly, If you also hang the speaker with an elastic bungee cord, much of the vibration will be absorbed before it can be conducted into the wall supports.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-06-28T20:46:28.337" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21028" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20997" CreationDate="2019-06-30T15:12:44.337" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Low-Tek, low-cost, easily replaceable lock hack&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After examining your question and comments more carefully, I suggest that until you can afford to replace the one-key lock for the plastic container on your bike, you can use &lt;strong&gt;simple plastic coated (or bare) wire twist-ties&lt;/strong&gt; to hold the box hasp closed. They will be very secure from accidental opening and easy to use, re-use, and replace after they wear out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far as tamper-free security, you don't want to leave anything you value in such a container unless you are present. Obviously, if there's nothing left inside, there's nothing to lose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-06-30T15:12:44.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21029" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20997" CreationDate="2019-07-01T00:52:18.270" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;High-Tek, High-cost, difficult to manufacture lock hack.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make another duplicate key, you will need a key blank to fit the profile of the lock you own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Without that blank, your efforts are futile. You can buy one. (&lt;strong&gt;This does not need a lifehack&lt;/strong&gt;.) You can make one if you refuse to purchase anything. (&lt;strong&gt;This does not need a lifehack&lt;/strong&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make a key blank to fit the lock you own: (&lt;strong&gt;This does not need a lifehack&lt;/strong&gt;)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Contact a tool and die machine shop by telephone directory listings for your city. They can and will make an exact copy on their milling machine. Tool and die shops work by quotes so you will have to visit them and have the estimator give you an estimate and to schedule your job. Set aside US$300 to US$500 for up to two hours of production time and tool stock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While it is possible to make the blank on a lathe, it is much more difficult as it is made for turning rather than milling. Your machine time will increase and you'll need an experienced lathe operator for this. In effect, you are doing milling on a lathe—Not the best tool for the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you choose to make a mold of the key using something such as the lost wax process, you are limited to metals with a relatively low melting point such as bronze or copper which unless case hardened or chrome electroplate are relatively soft and distort easily. In this case, you would make a mold in soap as directed by Edward. Fill the void with wax. Make a mold of the wax with sand. Bake the mold to melt the wax. Fill the hole left by the wax in the sand with molten metal. Let cool. Break away the sand leaving you with a mold of the key. File the key duplicate wells off to get a clean, smooth surface on your duplicate key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might have to do this a few times until you get the technique down pat. By then, you'll have a new skill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck !&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-07-01T00:52:18.270" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21030" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20997" CreationDate="2019-07-01T11:27:56.903" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Many years ago (1970s) I made a duplicate key from the plastic of a three-ring binder cover.  I just traced the key, cut the portion that was above the first ridge in the keyway (so the flat section would work), and cut it very carefully to shape with scissors.  To use it, I'd slip it into the lock, where it would push the tumblers to their cut points, then I'd twist the cylinder with a screwdriver, knife point, or other similar tool (what locksmiths call a &quot;torque bar&quot;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This won't work with the lock you have, because it's not a tumbler type lock.  Your lock is a warded lock, and depends on the very tip of the key applying the torque inside the lock, while the bitted portion simply has to be cut away to pass the &quot;wards&quot; inside the lock that prevent wrong keys from turning (this works like the old skeleton key locks that were common on houses before 1900, and on interior doors into the mid-20th century).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To duplicate this key, then, you need a full length blank that's strong and stiff enough to turn the lock mechanism.  An aluminum, steel, or brass/bronze key blank would do the job, but very cheap locks aren't generally supported by key duplication services or locksmiths, because it's cheaper to replace the lock than to duplicate a key, and there's not enough demand for duplicates to make it cost-effective to stock blanks (never mind that a common key duplicator can't cut the straight-sided bitting on your existing key).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bottom line, if you can't buy key blanks or duplicate keys from the lock manufacturer, you can't make extra keys that will work in this kind of lock, even by &quot;unofficial locksmith&quot; methods.  You can't even pick this lock with the methods commonly used on tumbler type locks (rake and torque bar), because the torque must be applied at the &lt;em&gt;tip&lt;/em&gt; of the key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your time and money would be better spent obtaining a quality padlock for which key blanks are available (and which will come with two keys, sometimes more), and duplicating one of those keys as many times as needed, then putting the lock on a metal box instead of a plastic one that anyone with a screwdriver can break into, lock or no lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-07-01T11:27:56.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21031" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20994" CreationDate="2019-07-01T18:32:12.637" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Set the phone to video mode, start recording and prop it on the desk pointing towards you. Most phones have a dedicated mic for video recordings that is optimized for recording audio from the direction the camera is looking, and it will be sufficiently far away that your breathing and other popping/distortion from a close held mic won't apply&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replacing the video stream inside the recorded movie, with a static image is relatively trivial using a variety of desktop or online software. If it's not to your technical appetite, putting a small square of sticky note over the camera before you record will achieve a similar result and be removable without residue &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-07-01T18:32:12.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21032" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-01T18:56:30.657" Score="0" ViewCount="178" Body="&lt;p&gt;So a couple months ago I got new shoes and they are white, they have all kinds a of stains on them, and I would like to clean them with out having to buy expensive cleaners. Does anyone know how to clean them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27937" LastActivityDate="2019-07-08T06:58:26.837" Title="How do I clean my knit shoes?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21033" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="228" CreationDate="2019-07-01T18:58:19.930" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use a hair dryer but only leave it in the shoes for a couple minutes because it may warp the shoes, also if the dryer has a cold setting that works best!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27937" LastActivityDate="2019-07-01T18:58:19.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21034" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21217" CreationDate="2019-07-01T22:53:44.453" Score="0" ViewCount="261" Body="&lt;p&gt;I looked at several craft stores, but found nothing suitable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do a lot of work that requires my using my 2 hands whilst needing an object to stay stationary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have these items along with plenty of 1/8 inch plywood, screws, bolts, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drill, router, sabre saw, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to BUILD something to hold an item or items at a flexible number of different angles?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do NOT want to buy something already made.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The 1/8 wooden dowel as shown would be sufficient to hold the weight of say 2 wires I would like to solder for example.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, I am OPEN to other materials and ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://imgur.com/1UrBKCz&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://imgur.com/1UrBKCz&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hpsTa.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hpsTa.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-01-26T19:13:13.117" LastActivityDate="2020-01-26T19:13:13.117" Title="3rd and 4th hands" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21035" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21034" CreationDate="2019-07-02T06:49:51.973" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I get you right, you are looking for something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BWiiG.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BWiiG.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find this kind of thing if you search on Google &quot;clamps for soldering wires&quot; (as I did). They may have a better name, but  do not know it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-07-02T06:49:51.973" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21036" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21032" CreationDate="2019-07-02T11:39:12.420" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove any sand or dirt from the soles&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take out any additional inlay soles (if there are any)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a dab of laundry detergent right onto the stains&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Throw them into the washing machine (no additional detergents in the chamber or you risk excessive foaming) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start a short low temperature program.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have knit shoes, too, and washed them 3 times already. They can take quite a long time to dry completely (2 days in moderate weather with sunshine). You should &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; toss them into the dryer but let them air dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once they are completely dry, add waterproofing spray to keep them clean just a little longer (they will stain again eventually...).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only problem I have is that the soles of my shoes are made of a white rubber-like substance with print on them. The washing rubs off the print faster than the &quot;normal&quot; use of the shoes would have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2019-07-08T06:58:26.837" LastActivityDate="2019-07-08T06:58:26.837" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21038" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20999" CreationDate="2019-07-02T20:13:42.070" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you're going to have to buy new lenses to fix your problem.  I have seen this kind of haze before on other people's lenses and I believe it comes from either setting the glasses down with the lenses touching some surface or from rubbing something slightly abrasive or oily against them, such as when drying or cleaning them (e.g. tee shirts).  I agree that it's probably the anti-glare coating being rubbed away and therefore it can't be improved over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is my cleaning regime:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I only clean (scrub) my lenses by rubbing with my fingers under warm or hot water daily after showering, when my hands are very clean with perhaps just a touch of residual soap on them, and then dry them with a linen lint-free towel, which is itself kept clean (not set on a counter).  I never set my glasses down on their lenses, but only with the temples open and upside down, so their lenses are vertical. I never rub anything against the lenses except my fingers and my linen towel.  If I ever have to clean them in the middle of the day (rare), I would wash my hands thoroughly and clean the lenses with my fingers under running water and then dry them with whatever appears to have the least chance of scratching them (kleenex? shirt? blot them against something?). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My four-year-old polycarbonate lenses are still in pristine, scratch and haze-free condition and that has been the case with each pair of glasses going back many years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24637" LastActivityDate="2019-07-02T20:13:42.070" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21041" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15001" CreationDate="2019-07-04T05:51:43.197" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mouthwash. &#xA;I really tried everything. All the household chemical's, vinegar, soda, coffee, truck wash acid, even brake cleaner. Removed the fridge from the camper and soaked it in the water, nothing. &#xA;Then for the last I tried mouthwash and it worked. After cleaning I rubbed the plastic with natural oliveoil and now it smells like new. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27945" LastActivityDate="2019-07-04T05:51:43.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21042" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21045" CreationDate="2019-07-04T06:36:48.373" Score="7" ViewCount="9852" Body="&lt;p&gt;Can my Android phone be anchored or positioned to function as a reading light? I like to sit on my couch and read, with the book on a side table. Pictures 1-2 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Adjustable-Height-Side-Table-Food-Tray-Magazine-Book-Holder-Bed-Stand-/202512669007&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;herefrom&lt;/a&gt;, 3 &lt;a href=&quot;https://kawachigroup.com/products/kawachi-amazing-bedside-table-adjustable-portable-bedside-table-book-food-bed-mate-try-laptop-tray-shelf&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;herefrom&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5tfGw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5tfGw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's obviously too unproductive and wearisome to hold the phone over the book in one hand for hours, as I read and flip pages with the other hand. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ne93F.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ne93F.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;phon&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T04:49:56.160" Title="How can I use my cell phone's light as a reading light?" Tags="&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21042" CreationDate="2019-07-04T08:12:00.490" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pictures 1 and 3 already display a solution for this: the glass or cup can double as a standard for your phone. Presumably you don't need the light while you're drinking. Since those objects are round, balancing your phone might be a bit of a problem. Otherwise, you might be better off with basically &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; rectangular paperweight. Maybe other books which are still on your 'to read' list? (I tend to keep those on a bookcase shelf separate from the ones I already read, but this might be another way to set them apart.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2019-07-04T08:12:00.490" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21044" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21042" CreationDate="2019-07-04T10:18:24.087" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can purchase Head Mount for the phone, e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00J6KO9O8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one looks nice&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way just attach the phone over your forehead, turn the light on, and you can read freely, anywhere, with both hands free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Happy reading! :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2019-07-04T10:18:24.087" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21042" CreationDate="2019-07-04T10:47:10.283" Score="25" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your question includes a solution too, and that is the wrong solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using the phone's light as a reading light is definitely an unfortunate idea in the long run, because it will enforce faster discharge of the battery, followed by other charges. That is exactly what kills phone batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is a lot more recommended to buy some cheap appliance, designed to do exactly that task. These appliances can be head (your own :)) mounted, wall mounted, free standing on a table, even attachable with a (big) clip to the book. They might provide both battery-stored energy, as well as connection to the wall socket (possibly through an adapter).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just throw a search on your preferred search engine, and choose from the large variety something that suits your needs best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-07-04T10:47:10.283" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21046" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20951" CreationDate="2019-07-04T14:30:48.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several good answers to the question.  In the end each situation is unique, every person and vehicles combination creates different optimal solutions. There are 5 main points that can be customized for each situation.  These come from considering the existing answers, research, experience and hands on experimentation with a blind passenger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Passenger familiarity with vehicle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Passenger crash preparedness&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Slow the vehicle while maintaining safe travel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Survive the accident&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Anticipate secondary impacts&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Point 1: Passenger familiarity with vehicle&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The time to get familiar with the vehicle is before the accident:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does the vehicle have active anti crash devices? &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If so how does it work?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can it be enabled or disabled?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does the vehicle have an automatic or manual transmission?&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How will the vehicle react if the engine stops running while transmission is in gear?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scenarios where shifting the transmission is good or bad.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Where is the parking/emergency brake? &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can the passenger activate the brake, while remaining seated and seat belted?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How to safely activate the brake? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if the brake is not available, how can the vehicle be slowed?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Emergency or 4 way flashers, how to activate?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Emergency services (&lt;em&gt;police, ambulance&lt;/em&gt;)&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can the passenger voice command a phone via vehicles interface?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can the passenger activate their phone, without increasing their risk?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Point 2: Passenger crash preparedness&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the blind passenger realizes they are in a moving vehicle with an unconscious driver, they must prepare for an immediate crash.  Facing forward, seat belt fastened and snug, nothing between them and the air bags. A couple of answers talk about opening windows, trying to get other drivers attention, making phone calls. This is great if you can see, but if you are totally blind, you have no idea if the vehicle is going to sideswipe a telephone pole, or hit one head on in the next millisecond. Keep your hands and arms in the vehicle, and don't put any potential projectiles (like phones) between you and the air bags.  If you have you phone in your hand when impact occurs chances are you are not going to be able to find it when everything stops moving. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Point 3: Slow the vehicle while maintaining safe travel&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While staying prepared for an immediate impact, slow the vehicle.  This varies significantly by vehicle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&quot;2017 Honda Ridgline with automatic transmission, cruise control, and lane keep assist engaged&quot; (per OP); The brake is not accessible, with some familiarity the passenger can decrease the cruse control to 25MPH, The emergency flasher button is not tactile (i.e. smoothing integrated in dash) do not attempt to activate. There is a distinct sound when the vehicle speed falls below 25MPH, attempt to shift to park at this point. This keeps the more precise lane keep assist and active braking working as long as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Generic, Hand brake activation:  If available this is probably the best way to slow and stop the vehicle. Gently apply the brake to bring the vehicle to a stop, then apply the brake fully to keep the vehicle in place.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Generic, Manual transmission (no brake available, no anti crash devices): Turn off the ignition. Engine compression will work to slow the vehicle.  In high gear, there will be less advantage, the vehicle will not stop as quickly as braking and may not stop completely.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Generic, Automatic transmission (no brake available, no anti crash devices): Keep the engine running, shift to a lower gear, hydraulic pressure should help slow the vehicle, when slowed consider shifting to reverse or park. There are many variables by vehicle in this scenario.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Point 4: Survive the accident&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The blind passenger may or may not have any warning prior to impact. They should anticipate impact constantly.  Keep yourself safe and prepared for impact at all times. You can best help the driver by keeping yourself safe until the vehicle has come to a complete stop. There is no point in trying to warn other drivers on the road, in all likelihood, they became aware of an issue before you did. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Point 5: Anticipate secondary impacts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They vehicle may not be fully disabled or stopped by the initial impact, it may continue to move with multiple impacts possible. The parking brake, park position (automatic) or engine compression (manual) may not be sufficient to hold the vehicle in place. Other vehicles may impact your vehicle even minutes after you have come to complete stop. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lastly&lt;/strong&gt; Regularly practice and re-familiarize yourself with your plan and locations of controls you will use, in which scenarios. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2019-07-04T14:30:48.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21047" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20850" CreationDate="2019-07-04T19:33:10.127" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Microfiber cloth and vinegar sprayed onto cloth, not the appliance itself works great for me!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I meant to add.....it is diluted 2/3 distilled water to 1/3 white vinegar&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27948" LastEditorUserId="27948" LastEditDate="2019-07-04T20:03:37.753" LastActivityDate="2019-07-04T20:03:37.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21048" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19671" CreationDate="2019-07-04T19:57:00.003" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baking Soda! It is a great for absorbing moisture and odors! ## I use it for SO MUCH! I keep some in a Small Spray Bottle Mixed with a little distilled water and use it as a dry shampoo for both my Pets and Myself if my hair feels greasy and I don't have time to deal with a Shower or bathing them. Depending on your hair color, you can also lightly sprinkle it into your roots. It draws out oils and moisture and absorbs any odors! Great for my White Dogs! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope that helps! I use Baking Soda for SOOOOO MUCH!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27948" LastEditorUserId="11190" LastEditDate="2019-07-05T08:18:28.610" LastActivityDate="2019-07-05T08:18:28.610" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21049" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-04T20:11:07.107" Score="7" ViewCount="3681" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do you keep a Super Glue tip tube clear so the lid is not always glued on, or it clogs?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Has anyone tried a toothpick? But even they seem too large and will just get stuck as well! I keep it stored up right, but it NEVER FAILS!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you in advance! That is how I got here actually!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Jessica&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27948" LastActivityDate="2020-03-26T22:20:52.350" Title="How to keep Super Glue tip tube clear" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21049" CreationDate="2019-07-04T22:53:18.230" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found the following hints for using maintaining the Super™ glue (cyanoacrylate) applicator-tip clear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When opening a new bottle of glue it is important to make a clean cut on the nozzle using a razor or sharp knife. Ragged edges will capture excess glue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After using the glue, tap the bottle down hard on its base. Squeeze the bottle to blow air through the nozzle Clean the nozzle and squeeze the bottle again and you should hear air blowing through the tip.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If a build-up of glue does occur, try scraping off the cured glue with your finger nail. If using a razor or knife to scrape off the cured glue, they can cut into the plastic nozzle —— any ragged edges will capture even more glue next time the bottle is used, which will compound the problem.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the tip does get clogged with dried glue, you can heat a pin/needle in a candle flame and poke it into the opening. The heated needle melts away the dried glue like a hot knife through butter. Heated needles can be a challenge to hold —— you'll need to use something to keep from burning yourself.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The writers also include a disclaimer with this method due to any possible fire hazard, but they verify that it has worked like a charm from their personal experience.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;One user compared &quot;Super™&quot; with &quot;Krazy™&quot; and found that the Krazy glue works a little better, the applicator is easier to use, as it doesn’t glue itself closed as easily as the others.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4839" LastEditDate="2019-07-06T19:52:50.990" LastActivityDate="2019-07-06T19:52:50.990" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21051" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21042" CreationDate="2019-07-05T00:44:32.700" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can get a clip-on gooseneck mount for a cell phone or tablet that could be used to hold your phone in an appropriate position.  I picked up &lt;a href=&quot;https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01AUQ33LG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_aVPhDbY8B0FD0&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;one of these&lt;/a&gt; cheap one Black Friday and was very impressed with how well it holds my tablet.  There are other models that have larger clamps, cup-holder mounts, etc.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, if you're talking about using the camera flash LED as a light then I'd definitely discourage that -- it'll kill your battery, and those things get mighty hot.  If you're just talking about using your phone's screen then it's better, but I'd still just buy a small lamp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sGypl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sGypl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;amazon.com image&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26243" LastActivityDate="2019-07-05T00:44:32.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21052" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21023" CreationDate="2019-07-05T06:20:14.210" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way I understand the situation, the worst part is the speaker being mounted on the wall. The &quot;hook&quot; (or whatever it is) transmits most of the sound to the walls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can suggest two variants of the same basic idea:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Install the speaker on a TV stand, placing a soft foam between them. The drawback is that the speaker might not be stable enough and might fall.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a kind of a &quot;claw&quot; to install the speaker on the wall, each &quot;finger&quot; of the &quot;claw&quot; being wrapped / insulated with soft foam. Worst case, use a second TV stand installed upside-down to behave like another &quot;finger&quot;, on the top of the unit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the volume down, to reduce the generated noise.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lower the volume of the low frequencies (using the equalizer) - the low frequencies are the best transmitted through the walls.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-07-05T06:20:14.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21053" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21042" CreationDate="2019-07-05T06:29:09.313" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the love of god, buy a lamp! A little table lamp or perhaps a standard lamp, depending on where you're reading. Or else if there's some special need for darkness, look into buying a torch, many are rechargable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can even get, quite inexpensively, the sort of lamp cave explorers use. Straps to your forehead. The better ones are rechargable, the cheaper ones aren't. Although you could get rechargable batteries and a charger to counter that, since this is something you're going to use a lot you don't want to shell out for endless batteries. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A phone is not designed to make a good lamp  Using it's camera flash LED gets hot and eats battery massively. They're useful in emergencies cos you've always got your phone on you, but it's not an everyday sort of thing.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27953" LastEditorUserId="27953" LastEditDate="2019-08-29T04:49:56.160" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T04:49:56.160" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21054" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21049" CreationDate="2019-07-05T09:40:27.697" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A very simple trick is to wipe excess glue off the outside of the applicator before screwing the lid back on. Use a dry paper towel or scrap of paper or fabric, but be careful not to glue the wipe to your fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a wet towel can set the glue very quickly (so you can see excess glue and scrape it off), but if the moisture gets into the applicator, your glue sets there as well and clogges up immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had several tubes of superglue glued shut by a tiny drop at the very tip. Just wiping the tip off helped a lot, but sometimes wet glue gets into the lid before I wipe it off. Then I wrap a piece of paper towel around a tooth pick and wipe the inside of the lid as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep the glue stored with the lid facing up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-07-05T09:40:27.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21049" CreationDate="2019-07-05T14:56:17.027" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It can't always be prevented, but it's easy to resolve. You can drill out the clog using a small drill bit (1-2 mm) and a variable-speed drill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-07-05T14:56:17.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21057" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="64" CreationDate="2019-07-05T15:54:30.870" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have glued a stick against the center of the front wall so they can climb out on their own. It doesn't show and really doesn't really hurt the dumpster.  Anything they can climb on will work as long as it reaches from the bottom to the top  They are good climbers, so many types of things will work. I hope people will pass this idea along because it will save millions of raccoons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27959" LastActivityDate="2019-07-05T15:54:30.870" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21058" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8116" CreationDate="2019-07-06T14:37:27.947" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/iEcLb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a handy product for this, The Fruit Collector net. It catches the windfalls (mostly) and keeps them good.&#xA;Check it out www.fruitcollector.net&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27964" LastActivityDate="2019-07-06T14:37:27.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21059" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14284" CreationDate="2019-07-06T17:48:40.577" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Petroleum Jelly. Apparently, ants cannot cross it or tunnel through it. Try spreading a line of Vaseline in the corners of your cupboards, and use it to plug those holes. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26939" LastActivityDate="2019-07-06T17:48:40.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14284" CreationDate="2019-07-07T21:31:34.947" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Terro is the most effective we have found, but the key is to &lt;strong&gt;follow their directions&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place it in your house where the ants are, and in a couple of days or so, no more ants!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have used it for several years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27297" LastActivityDate="2019-07-07T21:31:34.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21063" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20994" CreationDate="2019-07-08T02:30:07.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most phones and recording devices have circuits called companders (audio compressors and expanders) The purpose of such circuitry is to level out the volume. An audio compressor decreases loud sounds to a reasonable level whereas an audio expander does the opposite by raising the level of quieter sounds. By talking directly into a phone microphone it will make breathing sounds more noticeable. Try talking across the microphone from a few inches away . This should minimize this effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2019-07-08T02:30:07.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21067" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6027" CreationDate="2019-07-08T23:27:31.967" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also like the method of finding the hole in the inner tube by partially filling it with air and &lt;strong&gt;submerging it in water&lt;/strong&gt;. I do it a bit differently though:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For all types of holes&lt;/strong&gt; inflate the inner tube so that it is larger than it would normally be in the tire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For very tiny holes&lt;/strong&gt; that empty a tire over 2-5 &lt;em&gt;days&lt;/em&gt;, finding the hole by just submerging the inner tube can be difficult to impossible. The low inner pressure of the lone inner tube combined with the static pressure of the water can prevent any air from escaping through a tiny hole. When I had this once, I solved it by additionally stretching the submerged inner tube section while holding it underwater with both hands.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both of these techniques stretches the rubber material, which enlarges the puncture hole, which again produces bigger and easier to detect bubbles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2019-07-08T23:27:31.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21068" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20997" CreationDate="2019-07-09T00:03:03.413" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I lived in Kathmandu, Nepal, for some months, I also had to get a key for a padlock duplicated. And the way it was done there will certainly count as a lifehack here :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I found this tiny workshop specialized on duplicating keys, just maybe 1.2×3 m in size and located &lt;a href=&quot;https://goo.gl/maps/1Ve192PL35JmT94s6&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;right here&lt;/a&gt;. There was a friendly old man inside. I gave him the original key, and then within 5 minutes, to my astonishment he did this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;He looked through a box of all kinds of old and unused keys until he found one suitable to serve as a blank for mine. Which means, it had to have &lt;em&gt;more&lt;/em&gt; material in all places than mine, allowing to cut mine out of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your case it will be enough to find an old key that has enough material in the tip section only, as your padlock is just a warded lock &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/20998&quot;&gt;as Zeiss Ikon remarked&lt;/a&gt;. If there is material missing in the other parts, it will not hinder the function of the key.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;He carefully clamped the original and the blank key in parallel into a vice clamp so that they were perfectly aligned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;He used several small files and the blade of a metal saw to cut down the blank to the shape of the original, without ever touching the original.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;He charged me just 70 Rupees for the service (about 0.70 USD at the time).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The duplicate worked! The only caveat is that this technique is a bit less exact than with a duplicator machine. So when duplicating from what is already a copy of an original key, it may not work well at first and may need some adjustments by trying it on the lock. (So when you need a key duplicate in Nepal, the trick is to bring the whole padlock in this case!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2019-07-09T00:03:03.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20682" CreationDate="2019-07-09T01:21:36.593" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you mention that you could cycle, it opens up the option to use an &lt;strong&gt;amphibious bicycle&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would use flotation devices that fold down and outwards so that you can use it on the street as well with no issues, and covert it to amphib mode quickly (perhaps even with the push of a button). With the usual designs, your feet would go into the water when pedaling, so you would have to wear high waterproof trousers with attached boots (not the &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/20685&quot;&gt;chest high wading trousers&lt;/a&gt; as in the other answer though). But since one side of your river has no easy way to get in and out and it will not be possible to drive the bicycle on muddy river ground, you need to unmount and walk the last few meters anyway – which means, you need these trousers anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for do-it-yourself designs to convert a normal bicycle into an amphib one, here are some inspirations from YouTube:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REx9rMDbqRg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;an amphib bicycle from India&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1BQZ7T9tqs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;another amphib bicycle from India&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7YLWpnYfts&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;an amphib bicycle from somewhere else in Asia&lt;/a&gt;, rebuilt and tested by Mythbusters&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIwGB-qQc6M&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a commercial kit for an amphib bicycle by an Italian company&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastEditorUserId="4673" LastEditDate="2019-07-09T19:09:46.760" LastActivityDate="2019-07-09T19:09:46.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21071" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21049" CreationDate="2019-07-09T08:08:50.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There may be nothing you can do with those cheap multi-packs of glue that are like little toothpaste tubes, but I've found that going for a dedicated sizeable bottle helps. The bigger bottles sometimes have a metal pin molded into the lid that helps keep the nozzle clear. I also find it helps to blow the nozzle clear and then leave the bottle open and upright until any glue on the outside has dried and can be picked off with a fingernail. Storing the bottle upright also seems to help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2019-08-01T19:07:03.137" LastActivityDate="2019-08-01T19:07:03.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21072" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21034" CreationDate="2019-07-09T08:14:45.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The Panavise company make several products that feature a configurable number of adjustable hands. They will have no doubt acquired plenty of rivals making similar products cheaper. I'm also minded that science lab equipment suppliers may offer some usable things- stands and clamps intended for holding flasks and test tubes over burners, titrators and other such equipment&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's one of those things I probably wouldn't bother making myself but I'm struck from you picture that obtaining several lengths of thick copper wire (thick as possible that will still fit in the rounded end of your crocodile clip), twisting them all together at one end and soldering it, drilling a hole in a bit of wood and glueing the twisted end in, then fixing croc clips to the other ends of the wires should leave you with something that looks a bit like a plant with bendable stems and you could use one or more stems to hold your work while you deal with it. Eventually the wires may fatigue and break but replacing then should be easy enough and the clips can be reused &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-07-09T08:14:45.503" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21073" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21086" CreationDate="2019-07-09T10:17:26.780" Score="0" ViewCount="879" Body="&lt;p&gt;I accidentally wrote something from whitener / white correction fluid on a metal bench.  I want to remove it.. Any possible ways ? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27990" LastEditorUserId="27990" LastEditDate="2019-07-09T16:45:09.773" LastActivityDate="2019-07-10T21:12:16.660" Title="How to remove whitener from bench?" Tags="&lt;metals&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21074" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21073" CreationDate="2019-07-09T12:24:45.680" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubbing alcohol or nail paint remover might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27985" LastActivityDate="2019-07-09T12:24:45.680" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21076" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20934" CreationDate="2019-07-09T18:55:29.773" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baking soda is known as a natural scent absorber, it is also relatively inexpensive. You can place a few bowls around a home to absorb the smell. If you want to try out something else, you can try the same technique with vinegar, water with lemons, coffee grounds, or onions. It may also help to have some lit candles and fans set up around your home. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27981" LastActivityDate="2019-07-09T18:55:29.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21077" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20682" CreationDate="2019-07-10T03:04:19.463" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are an adventurous sort of person, you can make a rope bridge with a climbing rope and a small pulley:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7y4fy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7y4fy.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Image Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A_woman_crossing_the_River_Beas_in_Manali_in_2009.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to use a strong climbing rope and winch it tight (tying is not enough) or you may end up like this unfortunate man:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0R2qw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0R2qw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thrillophilia.com/tours/river-crossing-in-munnar&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.thrillophilia.com/tours/river-crossing-in-munnar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2019-07-10T03:10:50.247" LastActivityDate="2019-07-10T03:10:50.247" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21049" CreationDate="2019-07-10T03:21:50.823" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Thinking out of the box: Don't use Super Glue at all. No matter what you do, when exposed to air it will harden. Instead buy a 2 part epoxy (for a very similar price). Not only is epoxy much stronger, but it will always flow freely because the two parts of the epoxy only harden in contact with each other (not the air).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dMogR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dMogR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Source: https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Instant-0-47-Fluid-Syringe-1365868/dp/B0044F9KFI&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2019-07-10T03:21:50.823" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20861" CreationDate="2019-07-10T19:11:36.177" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Jeweler's wash, which you use in sonic jewel cleaners. Allow the ends to soak in the wash for 1/4 hour. The stuff is super and can be used on metals as soft as gold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Jewelry Cleaner&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00635S03U&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Brilliant%C2%AE-Jewelry-Cleaner-Cleaning-Basket/dp/B00635S03U&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28002" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-07-10T19:11:36.177" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20506" CreationDate="2019-07-10T19:29:22.457" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take the package and roll them up, as you might do with a stack of paper. The wraps will separate so you can remove them one at a time without them sticking together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28002" LastActivityDate="2019-07-10T19:29:22.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21083" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20997" CreationDate="2019-07-10T19:55:45.457" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Press the key into modeling clay to form a mold removing the key once pressed. Then using melted lead, very low melting point and can be done on any source of heat, pour into the mold you just made. Once cooled it may need some sanding, but lead is super soft and will sand easily. Normally sand is used for creating molds for the molten lead but your item is too small to use sand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28002" LastActivityDate="2019-07-10T19:55:45.457" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21084" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20997" CreationDate="2019-07-10T20:06:43.793" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hold the teeth on one side of the key over an open flame until they are sooty. Use a lighter or a lit candle. Move the teeth of the key back and forth over the flame. It should take around 1 or 2 minutes to blacken one side of the key. Once the key is charred on one side, set it down until it is cool to the touch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a pair of pliers to hold the key so you don’t burn your fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stick a piece of clear tape on the blackened side of the key. Cut a piece of clear tape the same length as the key. Standard sized clear tape should work for most house keys. Carefully lay it on top of the key so it doesn’t crease. Press the tape firmly onto the blackened side of the key so the char transfers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The outline of the key will transfer to the sticky side of the tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Leave a fingertip-sized bit of tape at the end of the key so it’s easier to remove.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove the tape slowly after 10 seconds. Peel the tape back, being sure that it doesn’t fold or crease. The char will leave residue on the sticky side of the tape in the same shape as the key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use rubbing alcohol to remove any residual soot from the key.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the tape on an expired credit card or plastic gift card. A standard thickness card will work best. Stick the tape so the entire imprint of the key is on the card. Make sure the tape lays flat so the shape of the teeth is not distorted.[5]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to place the tape away from any raised letters or numbers on the card otherwise it will be too thick to fit in the lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a light-colored card so you can easily see the imprint of the key.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cut out the shape of the key with a pair of scissors. Carefully maneuver around the outline of the key. Be mindful around the teeth, being sure to cut directly on the outline. If the teeth are not close to the correct size, they will not be able to turn the lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It doesn’t matter how the large end of the key is shaped. As long as the teeth are cut correctly, the key should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hold the original key up to the one you’re cutting out to compare the teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Turn the makeshift key slowly in the lock. Insert the key delicately into the lock so it doesn’t bend or deform. Once it’s fully inserted, hold the key as close to the lock as you can and turn it. It should unlock easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don’t force the key to turn or else it may bend or break.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28002" LastEditorUserId="2569" LastEditDate="2019-07-26T07:14:09.407" LastActivityDate="2019-07-26T07:14:09.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21085" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20950" CreationDate="2019-07-10T20:15:21.623" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Isolate where the squeaky noise is coming from by walking slowly, rocking back and forth and raising your heels. When you've located the squeak, sprinkle that specific area with cornstarch, baby powder or baking powder. ... If your shoes are lined with non-removable insoles, rub the powder into the edge of the shoe base.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28002" LastActivityDate="2019-07-10T20:15:21.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21086" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21073" CreationDate="2019-07-10T21:12:16.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the bench is &lt;em&gt;unpainted&lt;/em&gt; metal, you can simply scrape the dried correction fluid off with a knife or other blade. Be gentle so you don't scratch the metal surface too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-07-10T21:12:16.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21087" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-11T03:31:40.083" Score="0" ViewCount="116" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is my bench grinder on a piece of foam cushion that blocks around 70% of the vibration reaching the carpet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because of the weight difference between a grinding wheel and the brush wheel, it leans a little to the right.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not want to add a grinder wheel to the left side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about suspended a weight from the left side to counter balance it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas strike your fancy?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z5hFF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/z5hFF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-01-26T19:13:01.873" LastActivityDate="2020-01-26T19:13:01.873" Title="Balance bench grinder weight distribution" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21088" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21087" CreationDate="2019-07-11T06:31:04.420" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I see correctly in the picture, the grinder is fixed to the table with two screws.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My hints:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;apply more tension to one of the screws, until the grinder gets tot he desired position;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;add some rubber / foam between the screws and the grinder, to further reduce vibrations.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-07-11T06:31:04.420" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19425" CreationDate="2019-07-11T08:25:40.240" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Everytime you feel tempted to waste time, take a ~15min nap instead.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works because: It's easy to do and you will likely like it. Napping provides exactly what you really want and try to gain through wasting time ‒ positive relaxation. A nap is the best way to recharge you energies. Combined with the reset effect after sleep, you are much less likely to be tempted afterwards and re-empowered to resist temptations and able to achieve anything again. Ergo, a nap turns zombies into humans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27087" LastActivityDate="2019-07-11T08:25:40.240" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21091" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21260" CreationDate="2019-07-11T14:58:49.587" Score="3" ViewCount="235" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mind that I don't have a cold or anything, and that I don't have a problem while awake, but when I put my head on the pillow and try to sleep it's really hard to breath through my nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I assumed this is normal until my girlfriend had a cold and I tried one of her nose sprays containing oxymetazoline and &lt;em&gt;wow&lt;/em&gt; the difference in breathing while sleeping has been huge! I felt so much better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, obviously I cannot use the nasal spray forever due to the active ingredient. Many people swore by various saline solutions, so I tried both saline-based sprays and neti pots, yet they seem to do more harm than good or at least I feel no difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything else I could try or is there an underlying problem here?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28010" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T22:02:06.940" Title="Stuffed nose when sleeping" Tags="&lt;sleeping&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21092" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19425" CreationDate="2019-07-11T15:42:02.733" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The thing that was most effective fore me was to separate my work computer and browsing computer. It sounds silly, but just having your internet browsing computer in another room makes a big difference, like the difference between having a bag of chips within arms reach and a bag of chips in the pantry. When you only use a computer for work, your mind will associate it with work meaning that the moment you sit down in front of it your mind will jump to the task at hand instead of wandering off to reddit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;StackExchange was more of a challenge because so many work related searches lead here, but you don't want to get caught up wasting time on your work computer reading all the active posts. That's why I added the following filters to adblocker so that I can still view questions and search questions, but not waste time browsing questions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;stackexchange.com###qlist-wrapper&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;stackexchange.com###hot-network-questions&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;stackexchange.com###recent-tags&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;stackexchange.com###recent-badges&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read: &quot;The Now Habit&quot; by Neil Fiore or better yet just listen to his hour long lecture free on YouTube (it was life changing for me). The most important idea here is to &quot;Unschedule&quot; your time. Instead of saying: &quot;I have this work project that needs to be done TODAY&quot; and then putting it off all day because you dread doing it, you schedule fun activities away from the internet. This becomes a &quot;Frame Shift&quot; in how you view work where you will attempt to rush through it in order to get to the unscheduled time. Every day becomes a race where you have many things (both work and fun) that you wish to accomplish so you rush to get it all done in the hours available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many more good ideas in this lecture for procrastinators, so I definitely recommend watching/listening to the whole thing: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=295QIx2hO-s&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=295QIx2hO-s&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have a plan/project ready for each Morning. This means that every night you write down what project you wish to tackle the next morning. The project can't be undefined, however, it's better to have concrete steps that you can take to finish it the next morning. Accomplishing something first thing in the Morning will set the tone for the rest of the day and encourage further productivity. There's no time for for internet browsing when there's so much life to be living. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you wake up in the morning, leave your internet device in the bedroom where it belongs and jump straight into it, no hesitation. After an hour of being productive then you can grab a quick bite to eat and continue on with the rest of your day. No time in the morning? Wake up earlier. Become a Morning person.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2019-07-17T01:00:08.740" LastActivityDate="2019-07-17T01:00:08.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21087" CreationDate="2019-07-11T23:28:15.813" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Screw the grinder onto a much wider piece of plywood. Place that plywood onto an equally-wide piece of foam. That will distribute the weight a lot more widely, and place less weight on any one section of the foam, so it will rest at a much more level angle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W3Pji.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W3Pji.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;grinder with modified base&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would probably also work to extend the base &lt;em&gt;just&lt;/em&gt; to the right, instead of to both sides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-07-11T23:28:15.813" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21091" CreationDate="2019-07-12T06:29:41.277" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;That is a symptom of an allergy, or another kind of allergy-like condition. It happens occasionally to me too, but it does not bother me so much to make me start looking for a cure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since it happens only when going to bed, then it is &quot;obvious&quot;: there is something about the bed which triggers your (our) &quot;stuffing&quot;. Most likely, you are sensitive to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?gws_rd=cr&amp;amp;gl=us&amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;num=30&amp;amp;q=dust%20mites&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;dust mites&lt;/a&gt; and their &quot;work-products&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are two classes of actions you can take.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Short term care of the effects&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Destroy the colony of dust mites. Boiling sheets / pillow cases, UV disinfection - Internet is full of advice on this.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a &quot;nose de-stuffer&quot; - as you already explained that you did. Of course, using a strong chemical as a life-style is not at all recommended. Try to find alternatives. I noticed that regardless of the strength of the stuffing, a simple sneeze will unblock my nose and I can breathe, for some time. I wanted for a long time (but I am still lazy about it) to try to sniff some pepper dust when I am stuffed, to cause a sneeze. To see if it works :)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fight the real problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, the real problem is your (our) weak immunity. If the problem is &quot;temporary&quot;, then the condition can be improved. You will need help from competent doctors and labs, to find what is wrong and overcome the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mild / temporary allergies are generated by any one and any combination of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;poisoning with heavy metals (mercury, cadmium, aluminum...); simple lab tests can show even traces of them in your body, although these tests might not be cheap; if the test is positive, then you need medical advice on how to remove the metals from your body;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;other toxic substances; pesticides, formaldehyde, &quot;food&quot; additives... I do not know if / how they can be detected or removed from your body. Even if you cannot remove them, you can help your body by reducing the intake. Make sure that whatever you eat / drink does not contain them (to any reasonable extent). Find clean sources of food. Buy only fresh vegetables, or frozen. If they are canned, they definitely have additives (at least preservatives). Buy &quot;live meat&quot; and sacrifice the animal yourself. This is going to be quite difficult with pork and cattle, but it works nicely with fish. Basic rule: if it was processed industrially (including 100% natural juices) then they have any number of additives.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;parasites: bacteria, viruses, fungus, worms... They can be quite tricky to identify and kill / remove from your body. A good specialist and a good lab are your only chance to get rid of them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck on your quest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-07-12T06:29:41.277" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21091" CreationDate="2019-07-12T08:23:12.017" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's too pat to assume everything that has a root cause can be treated. It's fine to treat the symptoms if you can't find a cause.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, you should try antihistamines. They are cheap. Different drugs have a slightly different effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also use nasal steroids, which are meant to be taken long term. They don't even have an effect until you take them consistently for weeks to months. They don't help me, but other people like them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, you can flush your nose with a saline spray, either using a net pot, needle-less syringe, or pressurized spray can. The effect from all three is different (as different amounts of saline go to different places). Look up instructions online for whichever one you use, as doing it wrong can be dangerous. Why is salt water a good decongestant? I'm not sure anyone knows. How long does it last? Not as long as a drug decongestant, but safer to take every day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2019-07-12T08:23:12.017" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21099" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-13T12:32:22.910" Score="7" ViewCount="1851" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm currently learning a logogram language (characters instead of Latin letters). Everyday, my practice includes writing on paper. I use printed grid paper, designed to help for writing characters:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZUTlK.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZUTlK.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I go through 5+ A4 pages every week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Are there any alternatives to using so much paper to practice / learning?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27433" LastEditorUserId="27433" LastEditDate="2019-07-13T13:56:55.000" LastActivityDate="2019-07-19T08:16:15.333" Title="Alternatives to using writing paper for writing practice" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21100" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21099" CreationDate="2019-07-13T12:36:44.420" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can get your hands on a digital version of the grid paper, you can use &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; drawing app on a smartphone or tablet. When you edit the grid paper image, you can use your finger to draw the characters, but some smartphones and tablet support styluses as well, giving you a 'pencil' feeling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;iOS has a built in option for this called 'Markup', since iOS 10. &lt;a href=&quot;https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206885&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is Apple's article on how to activate Markup for several apps that support it (Photos is the most logical option if you save the grid paper as an image.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2019-07-13T12:36:44.420" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21101" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21099" CreationDate="2019-07-13T15:16:31.103" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd suggest obtaining a small dry erase whiteboard.  I've seen these offered in office supply stores as small as A4.  Use a permanent marker and ruler to mark your guidelines on the board, and allow time for the marker lines to cure, then do your writing practice with dry erase markers.  Write, erase, repeat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, that said, I'm not certain dry erase markers are much more environmentally friendly than recyclable paper -- but the volume and mass of waste should be significantly reduced and if recycling isn't available, this would surely be an improvement over landfill disposal of all that paper.  Once the up-front cost of the board and markers is sunk, it will also save money over the term of a few months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some brands of dry erase marker may take off the &quot;permanent&quot; marker dyes -- which generally stay on the surface, and are permanent only by virtue of needing a more aggressive solvent than is usually used for cleaning.  From comments, pencil lines on the dry erase surface may stand up to gentle dry erasing better.  Another option is to do tests to find a marking method that chemically bonds to the dry erase coating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Still another potential solution is to have a couple sheets of your practice paper laminated.  In this case, the markings that need to be permanent are under the plastic layer, and you'd use either dry erase or wet erase markers for your practice (wet erase will certainly work, dry erase would require testing, but should come off the laminating sheet).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2019-07-14T00:19:01.220" LastActivityDate="2019-07-14T00:19:01.220" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21102" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21099" CreationDate="2019-07-13T18:25:24.130" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a sheet of &lt;strong&gt;Magic Water Painting Paper&lt;/strong&gt; by &lt;strong&gt;Kuretake&lt;/strong&gt;. It costs about $5 Canadian for an 8½&quot; x 11&quot;. It can be ordered online. I have been using the same sheet taped to a piece of plexi-glass for support for over two years. There's nothing to wear out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B000FMNGP4&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Magic Water Painting Paper&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works with nothing but water as &quot;ink.&quot; It uses the same principle as a &quot;Buddah Board&quot; painting system.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The paper is treated with a textured waterproof multilayer material that turns black when touched by water. As soon as it dries by evaporation the marks are gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy blank felt-tip markers with different kinds of tips from brushes to fine points. I fill a new empty felt-tip marker with normal tap water and use it to write on the paper to practice calligraphy, Arabic, and Hebrew lettering. I can also use a lettering brush (with water) or even my wet (dipped in water) finger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before that, I would use tracing paper over a grid to help me with alignment and spacing. It was okay and saved using a lot of paper; but, the Magic Water Painting Paper uses NOTHING BUT WATER.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might want a few pieces of this stuff with different size grids drawn on them with a pencil to practice different sized writing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is great stuff that I discovered by accident in an art store liquidation sale when I got the last sheet the store had in stock. I took almost a year to find out the name of this fantastic stuff which is more common in Great Britain than North America.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-07-13T19:00:33.543" LastActivityDate="2019-07-13T19:00:33.543" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21103" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21099" CreationDate="2019-07-13T18:35:49.927" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;For an artist, 5 pages a week is not much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can you use lighter weight &lt;strong&gt;tracing paper&lt;/strong&gt; with a copy of the printed grid under the semi-transparent sheet you're using?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use very thin tracing paper which will cut your volume of waste.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-07-13T18:35:49.927" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21104" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21099" CreationDate="2019-07-13T23:49:30.127" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make an infinitely re-useable sheet of logogram paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's how:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a single sheet of printed grid paper to a local &quot;Repro-Copy/Insta-Copy&quot; print shop and get a same-size copy made on acetate transparency material.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Done.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instructions for use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay the acetate grid on a sheet of white paper.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Draw directly on the acetate with a dry-erase marker.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wipe the sheet clean with a soft cloth when you need a new &quot;page.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-07-13T23:49:30.127" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21106" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-15T02:18:45.063" Score="1" ViewCount="91" Body="&lt;p&gt;I could sure use help with something to adjust the 2 ropes to different lengths.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both ropes are adjusted to about the same length, so the small platform&#xA;that the ropes go to, is level. The platform is used to hold a book for reading purposes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As it is now, the 2 ropes are just tied around the screw coming out of the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All I could think of is some type of cleats like they use in sailing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ropes are used for lifting about 5 lbs of weight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FPVXXm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FPVXXm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Rope suspended from two points&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does someone have other ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is what the other end looks like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wcRYC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wcRYC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastEditorUserId="27410" LastEditDate="2019-07-16T11:20:23.120" LastActivityDate="2019-07-16T11:20:23.120" Title="System to adjust ropes to different lengths" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21106" CreationDate="2019-07-15T05:04:15.793" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;there is a little device used on tent ropes to take up slack and adjust their length. It's basically a flat piece of metal tied onto the end of the rope that has a hole in it through which the other end of the rope is threaded. They are simple and effective. Someone who works in an outdoor store or a camping supply store can tell you what it's called and show you how to use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-07-15T05:04:15.793" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21108" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21099" CreationDate="2019-07-15T08:40:55.597" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;An alternative is to use a tablet PC.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're using an android, try &lt;em&gt;lecture notes&lt;/em&gt;. It is a quite good app for note taking and drawing and has a flexible system for creating own paper. If there does not exist a paper with your pattern yet, have a look in the XDA forums. There are some people that are quite skilled and may help you to create the paper template you need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you want some really good alternative, you can have a look at the &lt;em&gt;remarkable&lt;/em&gt; paper tablet. It is a special e-paper tablet for note taking and drawing and works much better than touch screens. The disadvantages are, that you can use it only for drawing (it is no tablet with apps) and that it is quite expensive. But when you may have use for it later on as well, it may be worth the money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're okay with paper, but the special paper is too expensive, there are many sites offering printable paper templates. While your pattern is not as common as millimeter paper, you may still have luck somewhere. Make sure to disable any &quot;fit to page&quot; options when printing to avoid rescaling the pattern.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28041" LastActivityDate="2019-07-15T08:40:55.597" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21109" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21099" CreationDate="2019-07-15T15:22:06.400" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My kids’ elementary school solved a similar problem with the help of a laminating machine. There are sets of worksheets for each lesson that every child needs to complete - mostly repetitive practice exercises, nothing that should be kept. So instead of printing/copying two dozen of each (which would quickly add up to hundreds and hundreds sheets of wasted paper) they printed a limited set of maybe twenty and laminated them. Kids use water-soluble pens to fill them out in class or as homework and after the teacher has checked it, they will wipe them clean with a damp rag and put them back to where they belong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will obviously work for your problem as well. You could also print the grids in different sizes or versions, depending on your needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Contrary to the other answers I suggest that you &lt;em&gt;don’t&lt;/em&gt; use a dry-erase marker, exactly &lt;em&gt;because&lt;/em&gt; they can be wiped off. If you are practicing your skills, you don’t want to worry about smudging. Use a non-permanent foil pen instead. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2019-07-15T15:27:54.660" LastActivityDate="2019-07-15T15:27:54.660" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21110" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18622" CreationDate="2019-07-15T15:55:40.017" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a TSA approved SwissGear 3-combo luggage lock (not build in to suitcase/bag). When I got it back from TSA at one point, the lock was jammed, but not fully locked it seemed. When I did manage to pry it open, it was thereafter stuck in the open position. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get into mine, I tried everything I found online (such as slowly turning 1 dial at a time while listening for any change in &quot;click&quot;), but ultimately managed to do it by observing the dials themselves when I applied pressure. So, I simply pushed down on the lock/latch, and observed the first dial (closest to insertion of lock shaft). It seemed to turn slightly whenever I applied pressure, indicating that the lock shaft was not seamlessly sliding past that dial. So, I turned the dial 1 click to the next number, and observed again; same thing. I repeated this until no observable movement occurred, and then repeated the whole process again for dials 2 and 3, serially (with the 1st dial still on the number I assumed to be appropriate based on &quot;testing&quot; it via this above method). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this way, I eventually managed to close my lock and I reset the combo back to my original using the code I had found out in the above manner. Turns out my code was changed in full by TSA somehow - none of my numbers were the same. Just glad I figured it out somehow. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28045" LastActivityDate="2019-07-15T15:55:40.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21112" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21106" CreationDate="2019-07-15T22:38:22.213" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have good ideas given. I went with this found at stores with sailing supplies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WBckK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WBckK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2019-07-15T22:38:22.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21114" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21099" CreationDate="2019-07-16T09:00:16.263" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before paper got cheap people used slates. Every schoolkid had a slate and a slate pencil (stylus) or chalk for writing on it. After use it was washed clean with water. You can still get them in a good toy shop. These things last forever. Children using slate styli would sharpen them on the school wall. School slates had a wooden frame to protect them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively use one of those slate plates which seem to be fashionable at the moment, if you can find a nice smooth one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The grid the OP wants can be painted on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastEditorUserId="2569" LastEditDate="2019-07-19T08:16:15.333" LastActivityDate="2019-07-19T08:16:15.333" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21115" PostTypeId="6" CreationDate="2019-07-16T12:44:07.020" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not the best candidate for the job, there are several others with much more experience at Lifehacks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am nominating myself as if elected I would be happy to do the job, but remain hopeful that others with more Lifehacks.se experience will self nominate and win the election.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some vital statistics that may influence your vote.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;My User number is 13 &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/13/james-jenkins&quot;&gt;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/13/james-jenkins&lt;/a&gt; that means I started way back when the site launched. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am a moderator on &lt;a href=&quot;https://pets.stackexchange.com/users?tab=moderators&quot;&gt;Pets.se&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;My user number on Pets.se is also 13, &lt;a href=&quot;https://pets.stackexchange.com/users/13/james-jenkins&quot;&gt;https://pets.stackexchange.com/users/13/james-jenkins&lt;/a&gt; that is an unlikely coincidence  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;My moderation style is low key, As much as possible I let the communitte decide on open and close votes, only voting when 3 or 4 non-mods have cast a vote and my vote does not get undue extra weight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I try to be quick to close (&lt;em&gt;as appropriate&lt;/em&gt;)  duplicates, spam, and anything where there is a clear community consensus. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am an introvert and don't hang out in chat rooms, if it is not in &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.meta.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Meta&lt;/a&gt; I am probably not aware of it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2019-07-16T12:44:07.020" LastActivityDate="2019-07-16T12:44:07.020" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2019-07-16T12:44:07.020" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18332" CreationDate="2019-07-16T15:26:39.050" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Colas go &quot;flat&quot; because of loss of CO2. The only way to keep the CO2 in solution is to prevent it from getting out. While the bottle is sealed, the liquid reaches an equilibrium where the partial pressure of CO2 outside the liquid (but still inside the bottle - the little &quot;air&quot; space at the top) is equal to the partial pressure of CO2 inside the liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As soon as the bottle is opened, the partial pressure of CO2 in the &quot;air&quot; space drops and you see CO2 effervescing from the liquid. This is the liquid's attempt to reach equilibrium again. While the cap is off, equilibrium will not be reached until the CO2 in the liquid is equal to that of ambient air (about 0.04% - aka &quot;flat&quot;). Putting the lid back on helps limit this process, but will NOT prevent the liquid from losing its &quot;fizz&quot;. The liquid will reach another equilibrium point after some time at which, the concentration of CO2 in the liquid has dropped in order to stabilize the concentration of CO2 in the air space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pressurization gadget mentioned at the very top of the responses does NOT work at all as it does next to nothing to add CO2 to the air space. Ambient air is about 0.04% CO2. You will not be able to pressurize the bottle with enough air to prevent the release of CO2 from the liquid. Not possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only way to prevent the liquid form going &quot;flat&quot; is to introduce CO2 at the same rate at which it leaves. This means you need a system that injects CO2 into the bottle as the liquid is poured out. I'm not aware of anything that does this at the moment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28052" LastActivityDate="2019-07-16T15:26:39.050" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21118" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14211" CreationDate="2019-07-16T19:33:46.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tobacco smoke smell adheres to everything in a home and if there is no clear source of the smell then more widespread measures need to be taken. Baking soda, dried coffee grounds, charcoal are often considered a useful odor absorbent. You can leave bowls of the different materials around a home where the smell is strongest for a few days to absorb odors over time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27981" LastActivityDate="2019-07-16T19:33:46.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="516" CreationDate="2019-07-17T05:19:19.310" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Executive summary: dish soap, bleach solution, a mix thereof, or Star San are excellent options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pobrecita &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/519/4092&quot;&gt;has the right idea&lt;/a&gt;, but if you want them to last as long as possible (and save money), you will use a better wash than vinegar. Ideal characteristics: it should be nontoxic, it should be cheap, it should kill microbes (both spoilage and food poisoning), it should have a good shelf life, and it should have enough cleansing power to wash off pesticides and waxes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Convenient solution: a very dilute solution of bleach and dish soap, rinsed afterwards. Bleach is nontoxic in low doses--we even drink it, especially when hikers need to purify stream water. &lt;a href=&quot;http://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/files/26437.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;UC Davis writes about how to do this&lt;/a&gt;, and they suggest 30 mL bleach (1 tablespoon) per gallon (yielding 200 ppm chlorine), rinsed after a one minute soak. Adding dish soap should not hurt the effectiveness (and may increase it due to increased wetting and dislodging of soil), and adding vinegar (&lt;em&gt;add to the water, never add to the bleach&lt;/em&gt;) will strongly increase the effectiveness. This mix has no shelf life and is consumed by use, so discard it afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have fish, you might be able to use a better solution: chlorine dioxide and dish soap. Chlorine dioxide has less smell and taste than bleach, and is similarly nontoxic. But please rinse it to get the dish soap out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Homebrewers: wash the vegetables with Star San (acid anionic sanitizer) or iodophor. Don't rinse. PAA is also used for this purpose in the food processing industry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perfectionists: buy a sanitizing vegetable wash that's targeted at restaurants and vegetable processors. (The stuff in the supermarket is just soap.) This &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ecolab.com/offerings/kitchen-maintenance/antimicrobial-fruit-and-vegetable-treatment&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ecolab vegetable rinse&lt;/a&gt;--I found it online and this is not a recommendation--meets all the requirements and more, except that it's almost certainly expensive. This choice and brewing sanitizer are the only options that don't need to be rinsed off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since Star San (or the upcoming competitor Stellar San) is low cost, kills spoilage and pathogenic microbes, can be stored in a sealed container until needed, it is cheap, and comes in small bottles (diluted to make lots of solution), this is the best option by just about every criterion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What do I use? Soap. Washing away the microbes is good enough for the amount of time I store my produce.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2019-07-22T03:03:53.877" LastActivityDate="2019-07-22T03:03:53.877" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21120" PostTypeId="6" CreationDate="2019-07-17T08:54:30.820" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to offer my support to this community.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've spent 60 years trying to do things more easily, cheaply and quickly than expected.  I've been impressed by some of the answers to questions on this site, long may that continue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While I have been a member of the Lifehacks site for four years, I have been a user of the wider StackExchange community for six years.  I believe StackExchange has no parallel as a means of exchanging information. I would be happy to help steer the Lifehacks site to successful graduation within this great framework.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have been a &lt;a href=&quot;https://retrocomputing.stackexchange.com/users?tab=moderators&quot;&gt;pro-tem moderator&lt;/a&gt; on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://retrocomputing.stackexchange.com/&quot;&gt;Retrocomputing&lt;/a&gt; site for over two years.  So I am well aware of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://stackoverflow.blog/2009/05/18/a-theory-of-moderation/&quot;&gt;Theory of Moderation&lt;/a&gt; and have the experience to hit the ground running.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Lifehacks site runs pretty well, there isn't much that I would suggest changing.  I would just assist the existing moderators in weeding out the mind-hack questions - and I'm not too old to keep on learning new tricks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-07-17T08:54:30.820" LastActivityDate="2019-07-17T08:54:30.820" CommentCount="1" CommunityOwnedDate="2019-07-17T08:54:30.820" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18421" CreationDate="2019-07-17T20:07:55.360" Score="2" Body="&lt;h1&gt;The volume of the submerged part of a floating object (in cm&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;) is equal to the weight of the object in grams.&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similar to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/18426&quot;&gt;Stan's answer&lt;/a&gt;, but with a shortcut (no need to measure the water), and possibly no water wastage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;For buoyant, rectangular objects:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually need to weigh something because I'm going to ship it, which means it will be packed in a rectangular box, which almost always has enough air inside for buoyancy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm going to assume we're weighing such a box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Steps&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find or create a body of water big enough for your box to float in. I used a big cooking pot. If you don't want to waste water, use a pond, or leave the drain closed while you shower.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unless it's waterproof, put the box in a plastic bag. Leave the top of the bag open so the air between the box and the bag can escape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lower the bag and box into the water until it is floating.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mark the water level on the box inside the bag (the top of the box should be level).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the box and bag from the water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Measure the length and width of the box, and the height up to the water line you marked, in centimeters.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Multiply these three measurements. This gives you the volume of the submerged part of the box in cm&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;, which is the volume of the water displaced.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Since 1 cm&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; of water is 1 g, this number is also the weight of the water displaced in grams.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For buoyant objects, the weight of the water displaced is equal to the weight of the object, so the volume of the submerged part of the object in cm&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; is equal to the weight of the object in grams.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;For irregularly-shaped objects and non-buoyant objects:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the object in a rectangular box that is big enough to make the object float (the technical term for such a box is &amp;quot;a boat&amp;quot;). Use the steps above to get the weight of the box by itself &lt;code&gt;A&lt;/code&gt;, and the weight of the box with the object &lt;code&gt;A + B&lt;/code&gt;. Then subtract to get the weight of the object &lt;code&gt;(A + B) - A = B&lt;/code&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Making your own scale out of a floating box with tic marks down the side, where you read the weight off the water level, is left as an exercise for the reader.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28066" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-07-17T20:07:55.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21123" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-18T01:18:46.237" Score="0" ViewCount="385" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm trying to clean and old stainless steel pan which has burnt grease inside and outside.&#xA;Ideally, the method used should be functional to clean the outer edges of the pan, therefore something a bit stick would be better.&#xA;How can I do that without scrubbing or using commercial products?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28070" LastEditorUserId="28070" LastEditDate="2019-07-18T21:04:31.047" LastActivityDate="2020-05-15T04:46:24.573" Title="How do I remove old burnt grease from stainless steel pans?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;grease&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21124" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21123" CreationDate="2019-07-18T01:38:50.823" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try putting the pan on a burner and heating it up. Once its hot, some of the grease may liquefy, so the burned on grease may become easier to remove. You can then poke at it with a non-scratchy (plastic) spatula, and/or use a wadded-up paper towel. If you use the paper towel be careful not to burn your fingers!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-07-18T01:38:50.823" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21123" CreationDate="2019-07-18T07:30:24.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can often remove crud with electrolysis or lye (drain cleaner, or old fashioned caustic cleaner). I've read about people using a paste made from salt in alcohol or a bit of water for its abrasive qualities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Electrolysis is accomplished by putting the pan in an electrolyte bath (usually baking soda or washing soda, but I would suggest lye for a dirty pan (wear gloves and goggles!)), and connecting the pan to the negative side of a DC a power source. The other end will be connected to a &quot;sacrificial anode&quot;, which is usually a hunk of carbon or non-stainless steel. The current should be a few amps at most. 12-20 V power supplies work well, if they can supply enough power. Take care not to let the anode touch your pot. The pot regions closest to the anode (and in line of sight within the electrolyte bath) will get the cleanest. Let it work for a couple hours, adjusting the position of the anode periodically. If the reaction stops, take the anode out and scrub it. When you are done, shut off power, remove the pan, and scrub it. Electrolysis isn't magic, and the result won't be perfect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that this is a description from memory. Long tutorials and videos have been published on this topic, and I urge you to seek them out before trying it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You specifically don't want to hear about commercial products, so let me just mention that there are better and cheaper ways to clean your pan. But that would be a different question. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: I see you don't want to scrub it, so the only option is to soak in caustic for 24 hours. It won't get all the crud off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2019-07-18T07:30:24.483" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21133" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-18T18:18:02.810" Score="2" ViewCount="2740" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wondering if anyone has advice for if there is a way to remove this stain in my kitchen sink. What happened was a bottle of Lysol toilet bowl cleaner was leaking badly (did not come out of the cap right), so I put it on a paper towel and set it in the sink while I wiped it off, cleaned it, and tried to stop the leaking. Horrified when I lifted it back off the paper towel and saw this mark or whatever it might be. I have tried baking soda, vinegar, and dish soap and nothing changed. Any suggestions for what to do, or if this is even fixable?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/04zQ0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/04zQ0.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28079" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-07-18T18:51:18.817" LastActivityDate="2021-01-24T02:29:15.880" Title="Stainless Steel sink stain or...?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;stain&gt;&lt;sink&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21135" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21133" CreationDate="2019-07-18T22:21:19.673" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, the bad news.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The surface of your sink has been etched. It has become pitted by the action of the sodium hydroxide. It cannot be washed off or away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, the not so bad news. It can be repaired&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your best recourse is to polish your sink until the corroded area has been rubbed smooth. It will be a good job to do with a buffing wheel on a power drill or buffer with polishing compound. It's possible to do this manually but it will be labourous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you do this, there is a better than average chance the finish on the original surface won't match the freshly scoured area. You'll get the best results by blending the areas boundaries. Be patient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lysol™ Toilet Bowl Cleaner is bad stuff. It must be stored in PETE Type 1 (polyethelyne terephthalate) containers to safely hold it without dissolving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rbnainfo.com/MSDS/US/Lysol%20Toilet%20Bowl%20Cleaner%20-%20Bleach%20EN%20GHS%20US.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet&lt;/a&gt;, There are three hazardous ingredients.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All relevant consumer information can be found on the label of the product.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Briefly:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;CORROSIVE TO METALS - Category 1&lt;br&gt;&#xA;ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4&lt;br&gt;&#xA;SKIN CORROSION - Category 1&lt;br&gt;&#xA;SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The contents and concentrations are:&lt;br&gt;&#xA; - sodium hypochlorite, solution 1-5% This is normal bleach&lt;br&gt; - N,N-dimethyltetradecylamine N-oxide 1-5% This stuff is a foam stabilizer to keep active ingredients in solution and active.&lt;br&gt;  - sodium hydroxide 1% This is the stuff in Draino™ drain cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-07-20T01:45:20.403" LastActivityDate="2019-07-20T01:45:20.403" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21138" PostTypeId="6" CreationDate="2019-07-19T01:02:02.680" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hi! You've probably seen me around here, answering questions and making edits to improve others' questions &amp;amp; answers. I've never been a moderator before, but I'm helpful, I'm friendly, I'm fair, I love dreaming up lifehacks, and I love our Lifehacks community here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Our moderators are doing a great job. I'm just here to help them by taking on some of the moderation duties myself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks to all the other candidates who've volunteered to help too!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-07-19T01:02:02.680" LastActivityDate="2019-07-19T01:02:02.680" CommentCount="2" CommunityOwnedDate="2019-07-19T01:02:02.680" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21139" PostTypeId="6" CreationDate="2019-07-19T01:51:32.563" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hello!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to nominate myself to continue being a moderator here on Lifehacks SE. I have been a moderator pro tempore for the past four years, as well as a moderator on Medical Sciences SE and I believe that my experience would help ease the transition of a new moderator team and help push this site into a more successful direction for the future.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While the moderation on this site recently could use some improvement, this would be a perfect time to revitalize this site as we look for more traffic, high quality questions and answers, and an overall more active user base. Hopefully I will be able to continue leading this community as a moderator and maintaining it as a valuable source of information on the Internet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20" LastEditorUserId="20" LastEditDate="2019-07-19T01:51:32.563" LastActivityDate="2019-07-19T01:51:32.563" CommentCount="1" CommunityOwnedDate="2019-07-19T01:51:32.563" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21140" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-19T11:08:58.730" Score="4" ViewCount="254" Body="&lt;p&gt;I work in an open plan area. We have &quot;hot desks&quot; (first come first serve). I use a laptop and don't want to carry it with me all the time. How can I leave it in the desk, making sure it is not possible (under reasonable circumstances) to steal it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One option is to get a drawer with a lock. That's what I am currently asking for. Yet, I am curious of other ways. Any experience about this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;UPDATE on company.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We are a small and fairly new company, nothing like a big firm with strict and clear IT procedures and practices. No rules on locking or so. My employer own the PC since it paid for it, but we can also use it for our private purposes at home. In the end, it is understood that if users leave the company, they will pay off the laptop (if still fine) for a few hundred dollars, which is in any way much cheaper, given that the laptops are quite nice. So it's kind of &quot;its a company laptop but well, kind of mine in the end&quot;. Don't expect too much in terms of rules or enforcement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28085" LastEditorUserId="28085" LastEditDate="2019-07-19T15:27:52.487" LastActivityDate="2019-10-19T21:10:01.083" Title="How to physically secure my laptop in my office desk?" Tags="&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="14" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21142" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-19T18:41:23.460" Score="0" ViewCount="257" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm talking about grated cheese, the crumbs at the bottom of a pack of chips, you get the idea. Basically anything that gets stuck on your fingers and/or falls to the ground when you try to put it from your hand into your mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a nice trick, preferably without tools, to get this kind of stuff inside your mouth without making a mess?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2492" LastActivityDate="2019-07-25T18:45:44.150" Title="How to properly eat crumbly food with your hand?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21143" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21142" CreationDate="2019-07-19T18:48:13.553" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the crumbs at the bottom of a bag of chips, hold the bag with the opening on top, make it (almost) flat, and slowly rotate it about 45 degrees it while shaking it a little bit, so that the crumbs end up in a corner. Continue to rotate and shake it, while forming a small lip which easily fits into your mouth. Once the bag is rotated slightly more than 90 degrees, the crumbs will start to roll into your mouth. No tools needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I guess this works less well for grated cheese since they tend to stick more; maybe you have to shake a bit harder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2019-07-19T18:48:13.553" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21144" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21142" CreationDate="2019-07-19T23:37:11.447" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The crumbly stuff is in a container, whether it's in a bag, a bowl, or on a plate. I always tip the container up to my lips and pour the crumbs in! (You need your hands for that process but your hands never need to touch the messy food.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus lifehack: For anything at the bottom of a bag, like the last few tortilla chip crumbs, I always cut off the top of the bag. You just need a couple inches of bag above the level of the food in order to keep them from spilling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0c54Q.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0c54Q.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-07-19T23:37:11.447" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21146" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14211" CreationDate="2019-07-20T09:29:00.057" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should try an air purifier, particularly one with an ionizer. I've found that this typically helps a lot. As previously suggested, charcoal works great at trapping smells and absorbing smoke. You can buy charcoal filters and attach or tape them to a fan or to your A/C vent. This will help reduce the smell and trap the smoke into the filter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28089" LastActivityDate="2019-07-20T09:29:00.057" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21133" CreationDate="2019-07-20T10:49:01.043" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds like you didn't use anything abrasive? Start by trying a powder or paste cleaner like comet or (better) barkeeper's friend. You left a film of crud on the surface, and it's not reasonable to expect it would come off with soap or the chemicals you've tried. Plus, vinegar and baking soda are so well known not because they are powerful, but because they are weak (safe enough to eat or bathe in).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this were a chemical reaction, I would say you created a product with a strong base, so a weak base won't react with it--the strong base is happy (formed a strong bond), and it would need an equal or stronger base to take its place. Fortunately, I don't think that's what happened. I think some component of the tissue was soluble in the strongly basic water that is your cleaning product, and dissolved. As the mixture absorbed carbon dioxide from the air, some base was neutralized and the mix became less basic. The chemical came out of solution and formed a film on the surface of your sink. You need to scrape it off, or scrub it off using a strong base to dissolve. Wear gloves, use a dish scrubby, and clean it with the same product that created the problem in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And do please come back later to update your original post to say what method was successful!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2019-07-20T10:49:01.043" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21149" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21153" CreationDate="2019-07-21T16:59:37.413" Score="1" ViewCount="1512" Body="&lt;p&gt;We just have our new carpet but now door has become very hard to open and close. Cutting the door isn’t a option as it’s expensive made door. What other ways are there to make the opening and closing of door easy? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-07-22T19:31:53.033" Title="Door hard to open and close after new carpet" Tags="&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21150" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21142" CreationDate="2019-07-21T17:10:35.497" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I debated long and hard before deciding to add my answer to this challenging call for a satisfying lifehack eschewing the use of any apparatus beyond one's essential corporeal being.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I sincerely feel that the &lt;em&gt;only proper way&lt;/em&gt; to finish a bag of finger food when you're munching with your fingers is to… (wait for it)… &lt;strong&gt;use your fingers&lt;/strong&gt;; but, technique is key (yet again) to success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To wit:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you pull your finger from the container after tactile feedback confirms only crumbs remain, and visual inspection validates this, remove the material from your appendage(s) by placing it/them in your mouth directly and suck the material from it/them until satisfied with your efforts at success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid any extraneous movement that might dislodge larger particles that might be tenuously held from failing oral insertion en-route.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thenceforth:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Select a finger as your choice and re-insert it still damp from the saliva in your mouth to the container bottom. More crumbs will stick to it. Retrieve your finger from the container and place it into your mouth and repeat the lingual extraction of the material from your finger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat this behaviour until the desired amount of material has been withdrawn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And, as always, I wish you Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-07-21T17:10:35.497" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21151" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21149" CreationDate="2019-07-21T17:47:13.310" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;After a bit of time depending on its construction, the carpet will begin to fray with some use. This wear will make the door even more difficult to open and close due to the catching of threads on the door material if it's wood, say.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try removing the carpet underlay material from the area near the doorway so the surface of the carpet is slightly lower than it was. Unfortunately, this will decrease the lifespan of the carpet due to loss of some shock absorbance. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check that the bottom of the door is free from any burrs, screws, trim, or splinters that may interfere with opening and closing. Planing a few millimetres from the door bottom leading and trailing edges will help and won't be noticeable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the original flooring was wood parquet, there's a chance a couple of the tiles are slightly higher than their neighbours which would very slightly increase the average height. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, ensure that the door is parallel to the floor surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If none of these suggestions work for you, the alternative is to choose between modifying the door or a different decorative treatment than a carpeted doorway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-07-21T17:47:13.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18421" CreationDate="2019-07-22T00:05:19.830" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make a scale.&#xA;This is a basic lever-word problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In order to solve it by this means, however, you will need to use some tools. The accuracy of your answer depends on the accuracy of these tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You must have an object whose weight you know.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You must have an accurate ruler.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A straight stiff beam to use as a balance beam.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A fulcrum that allows the beam to balance freely.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a sketch of the set-up&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WANvo.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WANvo.gif&quot; alt=&quot;balance beam illustration of word lever problem&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's how you solve the problem using a known weight for reference:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Multiply known weight by the distance from the fulcrum (d1)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Divide that amount by the distance from the fulcrum to the unknown weight (d2).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thus, Unknown weight = Known weight x d1 / d2&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-07-22T00:05:19.830" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21153" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21149" CreationDate="2019-07-22T19:31:53.033" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could replace the door hinges with &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rising-Right-Handed-Hinge-Stainless/dp/B01GO858KI/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=3D69NBPB62ITB&amp;amp;keywords=lifting%20hinge&amp;amp;qid=1563823559&amp;amp;s=gateway&amp;amp;sprefix=lifting%20hi%2Caps%2C126&amp;amp;sr=8-3-spons&amp;amp;psc=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Rising Butt Hinges&lt;/a&gt;, these cause the door to lift up by about 10mm as it is opened. They have the side effect that the door wants to &quot;fall&quot; back to the closed position as if a spring is gently pushing it. If you generally want to leave the door open, you will need to use a door-stop or a wedge to hold it open against the force.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-07-22T19:31:53.033" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21156" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21158" CreationDate="2019-07-22T21:42:29.457" Score="-1" ViewCount="3068" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do you remind someone its your birthday with out telling them? Today is my birthday and I know we all forget birthdays so how do I remind them indirectly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21205" LastActivityDate="2020-04-05T03:48:18.257" Title="How do I remind someone of my birthday?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13312" CreationDate="2019-07-23T00:48:14.030" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to JOFEL (a plastics manufacturer), most laptop trackpads are made from ABS plastic.  This is from their website:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YH2cR.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YH2cR.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28103" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T00:48:14.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21158" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21156" CreationDate="2019-07-23T00:52:48.773" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could set your birth date in a social media, because they usually remind people about others' birthday.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way, if you're talking to the person, you could mention you are doing something just because it is your birthday, for example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;I took the day for relaxing today. At least on my birthday I think I deserve it.&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You get the point, right? Try tweaking it, so it doesn't sound &lt;em&gt;'needy'&lt;/em&gt;, if that's not what you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if you're planning to throw a party, you could always invite people you would like to remember your birthday.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25149" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-07-23T13:40:00.647" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T13:40:00.647" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21161" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21156" CreationDate="2019-07-23T08:22:11.040" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You didn't say where you want the remembering to happen. Is is at work? Take cake and write a sign.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At sport or in the pub? Buy a round of drinks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On social media? Do you care? Well, as Leonardo suggested, enter your birthday in your favourite tool and it will do the job for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But remember, if you expect people to remember and mark your birthday, you have to do the same for them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T08:22:11.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21163" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5749" CreationDate="2019-07-23T19:11:44.873" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, the first thing to do is clean the area around the scratches so any method you use is more effective. If you have any steel wool or sandpaper, then you can use it to lightly rub against the grain of the wood to clean it up. Be careful or this method could actually cause more scratches. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27981" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T19:11:44.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21164" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7525" CreationDate="2019-07-23T19:30:06.570" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Aside from airing a room out, one of the most popular methods of getting rid of a smoky smell is leaving a bowl out filled with an odor-absorbing material. Charcoal, water with lemons, baking soda, onions, and vinegar are known remedies to strong household smells. Even leaving out a few buckets of water in problem areas can lead to a decrease in odors as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27981" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T19:30:06.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21165" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14358" CreationDate="2019-07-23T19:58:50.700" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apart from airing and washing your garage and car out, you can use odor absorbers to soak the smoke smell up. Charcoal, Febreeze, lemon and water, just water, charcoal, and vinegar are capable of helping get rid of the odors in your car. Just having these materials in an area with a smoky smell is often enough to help dispell the odor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27981" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T19:58:50.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21166" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13302" CreationDate="2019-07-23T20:14:10.773" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Putting some of the plants and materials flies hate around a home tends to work. They cannot strong-smelling plants like basil and lavender, but essential oils like Eucalyptus and Lavender also work great. Orange peels also contain the citrus flies hat and can be used to the same effect along with any camphor you have. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27981" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T20:14:10.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12029" CreationDate="2019-07-23T20:43:04.270" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple trick is using odor-absorbing materials like charcoal, baking soda, or coffee grounds and a paper bag in conjunction to dispell smoke smells. Place the albums in a paper bag and then use an odor absorber of your choice. Leave the album in the bag with the absorber and wit overnight before checking on the results. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27981" LastActivityDate="2019-07-23T20:43:04.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21168" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-23T23:46:33.960" Score="1" ViewCount="325" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a dog (rescued from a puppy mill) that goes to the back door when she needs to go out, but she doesn't make any noise. After a couple of minutes, she does her business right by the back door. :-(&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I think that we need is some kind of sensor that detects her presence by the door and rings a remote alarm, so we can let her out before it's too late.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is anything like this available as an off-the-shelf consumer product? The alarm should preferably be wireless and with a range of at least 20 feet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What should I search for? All I can find are expensive burglar alarms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am comfortable with building a suitable circuit from the ground up. But I would rather not do that, as we need an immediate solution for this dog's changed behavior. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27297" LastEditorUserId="27297" LastEditDate="2019-07-24T02:53:37.847" LastActivityDate="2019-07-24T23:55:05.280" Title="Need sensor to sound remote alarm when dog crosses a line" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pets&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="13" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21169" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21170" CreationDate="2019-07-24T12:26:32.807" Score="19" ViewCount="8862" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a battery recharger that shows no indication when the batteries are fully charged. I'm supposed to assume they are fully charged after 8 hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I leave the batteries to charge while I'm out during the day and there is a power cut while I'm out, they will not be fully charged after 8 hours, but I will not know this if the power is back on before I return.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore it would be useful if I had a way to know whether there was a power cut while I was out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only method I can think of is to have a mains-powered alarm clock permanently on, so that a power cut will cause it to reset. But is there a better method?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23417" LastEditorUserId="23417" LastEditDate="2019-07-28T18:08:05.483" LastActivityDate="2019-07-28T18:08:05.483" Title="How can I tell if there was a power cut while I was out?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="13" CommentCount="13" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21170" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-24T12:36:06.740" Score="38" Body="&lt;p&gt;Set the time on an electric clock that uses household current&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most households today have a microwave. This has a clock you can set.  On nearly all of these the clock rolls back to 12:00 and flashes when the power goes out.  Chances are you have one doing this right now.  Set it to the correct time, if the time is still correct next time you look at it, there has not been a power outage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;VCR players used to have the same thing, but not many people have them any more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly just buy a small electric clock, get one with a radio to use in the kitchen.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="28126" LastEditDate="2019-07-25T11:56:29.127" LastActivityDate="2019-07-25T11:56:29.127" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21171" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17610" CreationDate="2019-07-24T13:07:18.413" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For almost two years now, I make myself a cold coffee in a paper cup when leaving work and taking it with me to the car, every day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I place it in the designated area for cups, between the front seats:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CJ0cL.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CJ0cLm.png&quot; alt=&quot;cup of coffee&quot; title=&quot;click for full image&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then whenever feeling tired, taking a small quick sip from the coffee, carefully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(While mentioned as part of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/17611/1399&quot;&gt;accepted answer&lt;/a&gt;, wanted to share and elaborate for sake of those reading the thread.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2019-07-24T13:07:18.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-24T14:22:58.280" Score="-4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a desktop computer, just leave it working when getting out of the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then when you get back home, several options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Computer still on, no reset was done: no power cut.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Computer is turned off: there was a power cut.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Computer still on, but you notice it was reset:&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If planned reset, e.g. due to Windows Update, you can't know if there was power cut.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If unplanned reset, most likely due to a very short power cut.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2019-07-24T14:22:58.280" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21173" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-24T14:48:55.947" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Visit antique shops and second hand stores to find an old style electromechanical clock -- the kind with a motor and gears.  Put this near the battery charger, plugged into the same outlet.  When you start the battery charging, you have two choices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The simple way: set the clock to 12:00 (there'll be a knob to set with, or in some cases you can just push the minute hand around as needed).  When the clock reads 8:00, your battery has gotten enough charge, regardless whether the power was out for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More complicated way: set the clock to the correct time.  When you come back, if it's incorrect, the amount of time it has lost is the duration of the power failure(s) for the day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-07-24T14:48:55.947" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21174" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21168" CreationDate="2019-07-24T18:39:54.010" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Could you train your dog to ring a bell, or to press a button when it needs to go out? You basically just don't open the door until the dog does the action you want to activate the circuit or indicate what it wants. You can figure out the rest from there. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22735" LastActivityDate="2019-07-24T18:39:54.010" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21175" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-24T22:33:58.170" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;While the other answers here give some good suggestions for answering your &lt;em&gt;literal&lt;/em&gt; question, I caution you that they likely won't solve your underlying problem.  Knowing the power went out isn't really sufficient.  The other critical piece of information is &lt;em&gt;how long&lt;/em&gt; the power was out.  A 3-second blip and a 3-hour outage mean very different things for your charging battery.  A device that resets its state on power-up will (at best) only tell you how long it's been since the power was last restored.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to charge for a certain length of time, I suggest connecting the charger to a mechanical timer &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07QN3NR57&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;similar to this one&lt;/a&gt;.  Set the timer to turn &quot;on&quot; immediately and then turn &quot;off&quot; after 8 hours.  Any interruptions in power will also stop the timer, so you'll get a full 8 hours no matter what happens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the &lt;em&gt;best&lt;/em&gt; results, I recommend investing in a good quality battery charger.  Along with handling situations like this intelligently, they can also help your batteries last longer.  You can pick up fairly inexpensive but still quality chargers &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00MYQ8IYS&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;for AA/AAA batteries&lt;/a&gt; or &quot;universal&quot; chargers for &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07584MM69&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;non-standard battery shapes&lt;/a&gt;.  For batteries that you can't remove for charging, I recommend getting a good battery tester or learning how to &lt;a href=&quot;https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/34371/how-can-i-measure-the-charge-of-a-rechargeable-cell&quot;&gt;check battery levels using a multimeter&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24429" LastActivityDate="2019-07-24T22:33:58.170" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21168" CreationDate="2019-07-24T23:47:44.713" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can look into motion sensors. These can be fairly simple, like the ones stores use to detect people entering their store, or it can be something you build yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The off-the-shelf kind have a wide variety. You can get ones where it's attached to the top of the door and anything near the door, including yourself, rings a chime. You can also get the type where it only chimes when a IR beam is broken, such as when the puppy crosses a threshold or past a counter/desk/wall to get to the door. There are a wide variety of sensors to prevent &quot;ghost&quot; detection. These also sometimes have the ability to have a remote chime.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as DIY goes, you can use a micro controller (like an Arduino) or a mini computer (such as a Raspberry Pi) along with a variety of add-on sensors to perform an action of your choice. This can ring a remote chime, flash a lamp (useful for deaf or hard of hearing people), or anything else that'll get your attention. Maybe you just want something that's not super annoying or you can adjust the sensitivity so it doesn't ring every 30 sec as you make breakfast near the door, for example.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastEditorUserId="22786" LastEditDate="2019-07-24T23:55:05.280" LastActivityDate="2019-07-24T23:55:05.280" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21156" CreationDate="2019-07-25T10:10:44.493" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Invite them to your birthday party of course!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10127" LastActivityDate="2019-07-25T10:10:44.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21178" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-25T10:28:06.863" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;At the risk of answering &lt;a href=&quot;https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/66377/what-is-the-xy-problem&quot;&gt;a question you haven't actually asked&lt;/a&gt;, it sounds like what you want is a good &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=battery%20tester&amp;amp;rlz=1C1GCEB_enGB838GB838&amp;amp;oq=battery%20tester&amp;amp;aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0l5.4575j0j7&amp;amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;battery tester&lt;/a&gt;. It won't tell you whether there was a power cut while you were out, but it will tell you whether your batteries are charged or not, which is, I think, what you actually want to know.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And it's always possible that your batteries didn't charge for some other reason (a faulty charger, for example).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28124" LastActivityDate="2019-07-25T10:28:06.863" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21179" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-25T10:59:45.263" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you only want to know if you had a power cut, an electric clock is your easiest choice.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you want to know if you had a &lt;em&gt;long&lt;/em&gt; power cut, here's another way:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a small, transparent, capped bottle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill it with just an inch or two of water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put it in the freezer and let it freeze.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Before you leave the house, turn the bottle upside down inside the freezer. Now the frozen water should be on top. You can leave now (please don't forget to close the freezer :D).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you come back, check the bottle in the freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the frozen water is still on the upper part of the upside-down bottle, you didn't have a power cut long enough for the water to start melting, and so your batteries are probably &lt;em&gt;almost&lt;/em&gt; fully charged.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In any other case, i.e. there's some liquid water, or the water is now frozen at the &lt;em&gt;bottom&lt;/em&gt;, you should check your batteries.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use this when I go on vacation or a long trip, so I know if the food in the fridge/freezer is still safe to eat when I come back home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18525" LastActivityDate="2019-07-25T10:59:45.263" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21180" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-25T12:31:06.370" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a mechanical mains timer - they are very cheap and set it for your 8 hr cycle.&#xA;It only progresses while there is power, so set it to the beginning of the cycle, plug it in and forget about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cpc.farnell.com/productimages/standard/en_GB/PL15117-40.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;timer&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Image from &lt;a href=&quot;https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/pel00412/timer-mechanical-7-day/dp/PL15117&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/pel00412/timer-mechanical-7-day/dp/PL15117&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if there is a power cut, it will just resume charging when the power comes back on, and stop charging after 8 hrs of charging automatically - you don't even need to remember to unplug it after the 8 hrs, just grab the battery when needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26220" LastEditorUserId="26220" LastEditDate="2019-07-25T12:39:50.750" LastActivityDate="2019-07-25T12:39:50.750" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-25T14:12:06.183" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A slightly more concrete way (however, it will require more setup and is probably overkill for your use case) would be to use a Raspberry Pi, connected to the mains to ping a web server you had setup (on a seperate power supply). When the Pi stops receiving pings, it logs it. Then when it receives them again it logs that too having a concrete time difference. You could then email that to yourself from the web server. Again, overkill but just wanted to give a suggestion as to how I would do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28128" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-07-26T07:14:23.507" LastActivityDate="2019-07-26T07:14:23.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-25T16:21:02.793" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get any multimeter and measure the voltage on the battery. Depending on the battery type, the open-circuit voltage can be a great indication of the charge of the battery. Example for 12 V lead-acid battery: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dCHwk.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dCHwk.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28131" LastActivityDate="2019-07-25T16:21:02.793" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-25T17:46:28.890" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lifehack: Avoid the power cut all together. Connect your battery charger (and other critical devices) to a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). It has a built in battery so it will continue to run your devices for the brief time while the power is down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WHy3M.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WHy3M.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-07-26T14:42:53.347" LastActivityDate="2019-07-26T14:42:53.347" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21184" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21142" CreationDate="2019-07-25T18:45:44.150" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Something that's been suggested to me is to use chopsticks. You can eat all kinds of sticky food without it sticking to your fingers. I don't know if that counts as a &quot;tool&quot;, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chips with cheese/chive/etc flavoring, fries, small crumbs, you name it. The Chinese say that a master with chopsticks can pick up a single grain of rice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2019-07-25T18:45:44.150" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21185" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-25T19:29:26.463" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another version with the freezer. Put a plastic glass full of water in the freezer, when it's all frozen put a coin on top of the ice. If the coin sunk in the ice there was a power cut. With some testing you can even tell how long the power cut lasted, based on how much the coin sunk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: Now I tested this and it's not going to work for the case in the question. It can work only for power cuts that last long enough to melt most of the water. The ice raft effect mentioned by @gburton definitely occurs. The water starts melting not only from the top but all around, so all the water goes to the bottom and makes the remaining ice float. This also means that it's never possible to make any consideration based on how much the coin sunk: it will sink only when almost all the ice melted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28132" LastEditorUserId="28132" LastEditDate="2019-07-28T13:34:26.480" LastActivityDate="2019-07-28T13:34:26.480" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21186" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-25T21:31:40.480" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is another option, if you have a vendetta against alarm clocks, cookers or microwaves. Or you just happen to own none of those things and want a free way using something you already have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have an internet router (and I presume you must, unless you are entirely reliant on mobile data, dial-up or someone else's connection), there is almost always a timer built into it indicating how long it has been powered on for, or how long the line has remained connected; if not both.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How you connect to it can vary a lot depending on how it has been set up. If you're using the one provided by your internet service provider, you can always look up the specific instructions online by searching for your ISP and router login. In general the procedure will be something along the lines of:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open your browser and connect to 192.168.0.1 or similar IP address.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Log in with details such as &quot;Admin&quot; and &quot;Password&quot;, unless you or&#xA;someone else has changed them from the default. It may also be the name   of your ISP.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Go to a section called router logs or maintaince, and look for the&#xA;uptime of the router. If it's more than 8 hours, then you are good.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can usually find the address you need to connect to using the command line, however this won't tell you the username and password, so it isn't much use on its own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28134" LastActivityDate="2019-07-25T21:31:40.480" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21169" CreationDate="2019-07-25T23:31:59.600" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ask your neighbors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want a technological solution, you can more directly track your battery charging, and many other things, using a device such as the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kill_A_Watt&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Kill-A-Watt&lt;/a&gt;. They run about $20 in the US. Plug it into a wall socket and plug your battery charger into it. It will record total energy used (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilowatt_hour&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Kilowatt-Hours&lt;/a&gt;) and total time plugged in. When the power goes out, both will reset.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's also a version with a battery backup, then you can directly see how much energy has been used by the battery charger and get a better idea when they're charged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/trk0K.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/trk0K.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can spend the $20 on a better battery charger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1686" LastActivityDate="2019-07-25T23:31:59.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21188" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5632" CreationDate="2019-07-26T02:03:09.860" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This worked so well: a deep splinter, I couldn't grab it with a tweezer. I used a kids tylenol &quot;syringe&quot; to suck it out. That worked like magic, it required a good seal of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6fT5g.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6fT5g.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28141" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-07-27T15:02:29.800" LastActivityDate="2019-07-27T15:02:29.800" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21189" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21190" CreationDate="2019-07-26T02:16:49.323" Score="-1" ViewCount="3680" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can my grandparents fancy covering electrical outlets over and too near their kitchen sink, without spending money on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.ca/KidCo-Electrical-Outlet-Clear-Count/dp/B00018XCK6&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;covers&lt;/a&gt;? There are no children or animals in their home. Can they cover with cardboard or duct tape?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xlkk8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xlkk8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're wearied of pushing &lt;a href=&quot;https://slate.com/culture/2012/08/wall-socket-buttons-what-do-the-test-and-reset-outlet-buttons-do.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the reset button on the GCFI&lt;/a&gt; triggered by water or steam. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KfbEr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KfbEr.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T23:27:37.487" Title="How can I safely cover an electrical outlet, without buying anything?" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21190" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21189" CreationDate="2019-07-26T10:08:43.107" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's no lifehack for this. Buy outlet covers, they are cheap and importantly, they are designed to be safe in this situation. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do not, under any circumstances use cardboard: it is a fire hazard. You are playing with your life. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do not use tape. Electrical tape can be a short-term solution, but it is not designed to be removed and reapplied. You also quickly get a sticky residue on the outlet. Do not use any tape not designed as electrical tape. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try to find out what causes the GFCI to trip. For example, if you place an electric kettle directly in front of the outlet and you aim the spout at the outlet, that makes the GFCI likely to trip. So don't do that. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-07-26T10:08:43.107" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21191" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21189" CreationDate="2019-07-26T10:24:19.963" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why not try covering with electrical PVC tape?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0pTCN.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0pTCN.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27801" LastActivityDate="2019-07-26T10:24:19.963" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21189" CreationDate="2019-07-26T14:36:12.667" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This is a learning moment&lt;/strong&gt;. You might find some redundancy in my answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have a talk with your elders. Explain that it is a Safety mechanism that works automatically to turn off/deactivate the outlet. It is an &lt;em&gt;automatic switch&lt;/em&gt; for the outlet. It is unnecessary to have the outlet activated unless it is going to be used right then and there/right away/immediately. You already have a switch that turns off the outlet. You do not need a cover unless there is NO other safety switch to turn off the electricity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do not use the outlet you can ignore it until you want it. Then, turn it on (press the reset button) if it is not already active. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use an analogy. On a lamp there is a switch and a plug. Covering the lamp when it is off is not necessary. Unplugging the lamp is unnecessary when the switch is off, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Explain that, as with the lamp, when the outlet switch is off, it is unnecessary to turn it back on at all if it isn't needed or wanted. That reset switch affects nothing else in their environment. It only affects that outlet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tell them they can relax.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-07-26T14:36:12.667" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21193" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-26T15:29:38.457" Score="1" ViewCount="124" Body="&lt;p&gt;It has been a long time since I shifted to our new house and I noticed that a lot of dirt and webs has converted our main door and windows. I am looking to clean them up but I don't think a microfibre cloth will be helpful as it might get dusty and catch web in it, making it quickly useless. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to get clean outside doors/windows or main entrance wall from web and dust?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-08-02T14:53:14.723" Title="How to clean outside of windows and doors" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21196" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-27T19:41:48.330" Score="0" ViewCount="433" Body="&lt;p&gt;Paper plates can be too flimsy for heavy food, or too hot to hold if the food is hot, so we have some wicker plate holders to use underneath them. Occasionally I'll  find a plate holder on the floor or something. I know it shouldn't come in contact with food but I'd still rather have it clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wiping it off might get it kind of clean, but it's hard to get a paper towel between the strands. I'm afraid to wash it in the sink or dishwasher because I don't know how immersion affects wicker. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26939" LastActivityDate="2019-08-02T18:33:57.177" Title="How to clean wicker plate-holder?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21197" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-27T22:51:40.903" Score="0" ViewCount="232" Body="&lt;p&gt;An office printer  had an option for automatic duplex printing, but not manual.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I commanded it to print firstly all even pages in normal order, and they ended at the paper output tray face-down (p. 2 was at the bottom).   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then I turned them upside down, and placed  them back into the paper feeder tray. Now p. 2 faced up and was the top-most sheet. See the images below.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S5XZk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S5XZk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;3. I printed all odd pages in normal order. At the paper output tray, the bottom-most sheet contains p. 2 (facing down), p. 1 (facing up; reverse of p. 2). The second bottom-most sheet contains p. 4 (facing down), p. 3. So the front-to-back order is wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I rectify this with the printer, rather than wasting my time flipping manually? I was foolish not to read &lt;a href=&quot;http://duramecho.com/ComputerInformation/HowToDoTwoSidedPrinting/index.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; first. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source of pictures from left to right: &lt;a href=&quot;https://ugp01.c-ij.com/ij/webmanual/Manual/W/MX450%20series/EN/BG/Bg-Loading1400.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Leftmost&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_0AfyjAmC6I/maxresdefault.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Center&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/stack-paper-documents-top-few-curled-169475516&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Rightmost&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2019-07-29T08:01:28.887" LastActivityDate="2019-07-29T08:01:28.887" Title="How can I flip pages printed in the wrong order, with a printer with duplex printing?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21198" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-07-27T23:18:14.260" Score="-1" ViewCount="170" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandparents bought this Samsonite 55/20 spinner carry-on 10 years ago.  They don't know the model name; the receipt merely states '99023476-SAMSONITE-N1'. &#xA;The warranty expired, but money isn't the issue, as they're willing to pay for bigger sturdier twin wheels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fNPtC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fNPtC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;(Source for pictures: &lt;a href=&quot;https://picclick.com/Replacement-Luggage-Spinner-Wheel-Spare-Double-Wheel-for-173662743353.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Left&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://theluggageprofessionals.com.au/catalog/product/gallery/image/11773/id/3428/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Right&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The carry-on can't be rolled effortlessly; my grandparents must drag it tiresomely; its teeny wheels don't rotate smoothly. &#xA; They haven't overloaded it; airlines have always weighted it under 10 lbs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.explainthatstuff.com/howwheelswork.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;A cart with bigger wheels is easier to push because its greater-diameter wheels work like bigger levers, multiplying the pulling or pushing force and making it easier to turn the wheels around their axles—in exactly the same way that a long spanner makes it easier to loosen a nut.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4VqA7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4VqA7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.evex.ca/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;EVEX&lt;/a&gt; (Samsonite's authorized repair corporation) and Samsonite refused to fasten them, alleging that the carry-on can't fit each double-wheel part,  regardless of how much they can pay. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;So how can my grandparents fasten the twin wheels themselves?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If they oughtn't, what kind of trustworthy professional in Toronto, Canada can help them?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2019-09-08T15:31:10.760" LastActivityDate="2019-09-08T15:31:10.760" Title="How can I replace my carry-on's single wheels with double wheels?" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21199" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21197" CreationDate="2019-07-28T00:28:02.833" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;To flip the pages over using the printer, run the stack of pages through the printer again without printing an image. The paper feeder will do the chore for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Create a blank non-printing page (with a few &quot;white&quot; characters) and make as many faux (blank) copies as you have pages to flip. &#xA;Since printers cannot print white, the job will pass through the printer unchanged except for the page order being affected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Run the job printing one-side in normal order.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-07-28T00:28:02.833" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21200" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21198" CreationDate="2019-07-28T05:30:34.890" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The generic name for this type of wheel is a twin-wheel swivel plate (normally for screw mount) casters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can approach a professional luggage repair service for the exchange which might be as costly as replacing the stubborn one. They are different from ones made for office chairs with swivel casters that have pins that slide into tight-fitting sockets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's not too technical a job for the lifehacker of any age. The long and the short of it is to remove the existing ones as cleanly as possible and epoxy the replacements right over the old socket left by the undesirable ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your results may vary with ability and availability of acceptable replacements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-07-28T05:30:34.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21202" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17839" CreationDate="2019-07-28T13:33:41.220" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can put a plastic bag inside the bucket like a garbage bag. When you dump water remove bag and put a new one. You can reuse the bags after washing them and wash them when you have time and wash multiple ones. Just make sure they don't touch anything hot. Using a hose with float is good if you aren't home to empty it, but usually results in more mold and slime and make it much harder to clean. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28163" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-07-30T18:52:27.300" LastActivityDate="2019-07-30T18:52:27.300" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21196" CreationDate="2019-07-28T13:55:34.237" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wicker accessories and furniture are woven when the wicker was wet and flexible after being totally soaked. If it gets soiled or a bit grungy, quickly rinse it under a sprinkler or give it a quick soak and brush it clean. Avoid soaking it for a long time. Soap will soften the fibres making them limp unless you can rinse soap or detergent out completely. Dish washer is overkill and will probably hurt the weave with water pressure from the rotor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Set it aside to dry and it will be good to go after it dries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-07-28T13:55:34.237" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21204" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21193" CreationDate="2019-07-28T14:08:14.290" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen people wrap an old towel around the head of a broom. Using that to clean off dust and webs seems very effective! The broom head is firm and wide yet somewhat flexible, and the towel easily brushes away dust and webs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After you wrap the towel around the head of the broom, use a strong clip (like a binder clip or bulldog clip) to secure the towel in place.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When the towel starts to get dusty or full of webs, take it off and replace it with a fresh, new towel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't wet the towel. That will tend to cause dust to streak, and that's hard to hide later.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-07-28T14:08:14.290" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21206" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21193" CreationDate="2019-07-28T18:17:45.717" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't need a lifehack for this. Use a corner broom to remove the large debris: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3vOog.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3vOog.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and then a rough, wet cloth (no need for microfiber cloth either) to finish off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-07-28T18:17:45.717" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21208" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21197" CreationDate="2019-07-29T07:45:26.520" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It sounds like you're asking for how to fix your broken printout; you can't - your first odd page is irreversibly now printed on the back of your last even page so it won't ever read right. Dump the lot in the recycling and follow the instructions in the document you linked: print even pages, reverse order then run them back through in odd only, normal order. Make sure you know which way up to place your part printed paper in the tray so the tops of all pages are at the same edge of the paper &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used to duplex occasionally and found it handy to write the instructions (including the face up/face down, top of page to front/back instruction) on the paper tray itself using a sharpie&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-07-29T07:45:26.520" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21209" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21198" CreationDate="2019-07-29T08:08:44.413" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I agree with the point Stan makes in his answer, that replacing these wheels with anything will likely cost in excess of the amount required to buy a new quality case with a wheel configuration that appeals. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd look for a case where the wheels are detachable, if you're considering 360 castors, so the wheels can be stowed inside the case and it more easily meets the dimensions rules at check time (they can be remounted as soon as the hand luggage dimension police have moved on :) ). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, consider a case with low profile fixed direction (non castoring) wheels. These tend to be the kind of wheels used on inline skates and by virtue of their design (relatively large ball bearings, fixed travel direction, thick ring of rubber forms the tyre and will hence absorb shocks) seem to be more reliable than the tiny-castoring-wheel type I've owned &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do feel your question is almost off topic, but in line with the life hack spirit of the site, if you love the case I would recommend having a go at mounting some wheels or the type I describe (I'm not sure I would bother with castors) - attaching two squares of quality hard wood plywood to act as load spreaders on the inside and outside of the case ( the case becomes sandwiched between the ply) then fix some quality fixed (non castoring) wheels from the hardware store. If you want the most strength, use bolts with self locking nuts and fasten all the way through both sides of the ply (drill a hole and pass the fixing al the way through the sandwich comprising the wheel mount, outer ply, case, inner ply. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the job is beyond you skill set or tool range, a local handyman should be able to complete it no problem, in about an hour if given a clear plan of what to do- it's probably on par with flat pack furniture assembly in terms of engineering requirements &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-07-29T08:08:44.413" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18037" CreationDate="2019-07-29T09:35:10.417" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd recommend using &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Brew-Wine-Making-Steriliser/dp/B002H3YNGU/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;VWP cleaner&lt;/a&gt;, or something similar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a food safe cleaner, that is very popular with home brewers for cleaning and sterilising brewing containers, which can accumulate very stubborn debris in hard to reach places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apart from homebrew, I use it to clean all manner of food containers, drinks flasks, teapots, coffee and tea filters.  It removes stubborn debris and leaves containers looking brand new, and removes any odours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It works well on filters, so I believe it's an ideal choice for your tea filter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A tub of this stuff lasts a long time, you only need a couple of teaspoons of powder to make 5 litres of cleaning solution.  In my opinion it's very good value.  It's an essential tool in my kitchen cleaning toolbox.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26119" LastEditorUserId="26119" LastEditDate="2019-07-30T13:23:43.370" LastActivityDate="2019-07-30T13:23:43.370" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21211" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21189" CreationDate="2019-07-29T17:05:50.683" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the electrical installation complies with the local building code then there is nothing to worry about; outlets are permitted near sources of water provided the rules for locating and protecting the outlet are followed. If the outlets were installed without regard to the code and are in violation of it then they should be removed&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If an appliance if positioned such that it routinely introduces water or steam onto the faceplate of an outlet the appliance should be repositioned&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your grandparents are certain they will not use these outlets the safest thing to do would be to switch off the entire circuit, remove the outlet from the wall, disconnect the wires from the back of the outlet, terminate them in a connector block (if the outlet is the last on the line) or use a connector block to continue the circuit (if the outlet is not the ultimate one) and then reenergise the circuit&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your grandparents do want to use the outlet sometimes but not others you can perhaps work on the logic of this with them; that the outlet presents the same risk all the time, so if they're prepared to use it some times but not others they should treat it like every other socket in their home. They are, after all, just millimetres away from touching a live conductor when they hold the cord of the vacuum cleaner and plugging anything into an outlet is a far greater distance separation from the live conductors. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A better spend of time and money would be to ensure the ground fault detection systems in the installation are up to scratch and working properly; they really do save lives&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-07-29T17:05:50.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21214" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24564" CreationDate="2019-08-01T14:12:49.820" Score="2" ViewCount="1714" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since I moved into my house I started noticing drain flies coming into my bathroom and kitchen. Sometimes there are a lot of them, I once counted more than fifty. In my bathroom there is a septic put under the floor that collects the sewage water with a double lid that I had sealed off. I think they live over there. They are very annoying.&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The flies keep reappearing, I guess from slits and holes that connect the bathroom to the area behind the walls and fake ceiling. Sometimes the flies are gone for a month, but they always return.&#xA;&lt;br&gt;I know little of drain flies and I'm looking for a way to exterminate them, so they won't reappear ever. A second question is, how to identify where they breed?&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Notes: &lt;br&gt;- I will try to completely seal the holes and slits in the the bathroom and kitchen (if that is possible)&lt;br&gt;- I dont have access to the septic put and I dont want to break open the walls&lt;br&gt;- I prefer no to use antyhing poisonuous &lt;br&gt;- there are no windows in the bathroom, but there is a ventilator in the ceiling, so the humidity is above average.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rdz3w.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rdz3w.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;drain fly&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28187" LastEditorUserId="28187" LastEditDate="2019-08-01T14:27:33.550" LastActivityDate="2021-03-10T15:31:33.923" Title="Get rid of drain flies (sink flies, filter flies, sewage flies)" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;insects&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21214" CreationDate="2019-08-01T16:17:18.490" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm a huge fan of fly strips (a.k.a. fly paper). The strips are cheap and low tech. And one strip can catch a lot of flies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3BpKp.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3BpKp.png&quot; alt=&quot;fly strips&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would hang them anywhere you see the flies, and anywhere you think the flies might be originating from. Replace the strips whenever there are too many flies on them (and they look gross).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hopefully, within a few weeks you'll catch all the flies. That's happened in my home a few times: we had an infestation, hung up some fly strips, and caught all the flies. The reason that's happened more than once is not because the original colony came back, it's that we brought more flies in via fresh fruit like peaches or something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-08-01T20:03:11.623" LastActivityDate="2019-08-01T20:03:11.623" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21216" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20999" CreationDate="2019-08-02T00:00:09.363" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am optimistic that you can rehabilitate your eyewear to pristine condition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Despite your hunch that it is not the result of scratches, I am of the opposite opinion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think you can remedy your damaged eyeglasses by light polishing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A technique given by the experts at the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glassescrafter.com/information/remove-scratches-on-eyeglasses.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;glassescrafter.com&lt;/a&gt; web site suggests you can do this yourself easily. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Use a cotton or soft wool cloth with a little &lt;strong&gt;non-abrasive toothpaste&lt;/strong&gt; to quickly buff away scratches on eye glasses. Rub the lens gently, moving the cloth in small circles. Continue this motion for around ten seconds. Rinse with cold water and wipe dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try this, inspect your work, and if there's some improvement, repeat. Be patient. There's no rush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The instructions can be used with varying success using different materials for both glass and plastic lenses. Several different alternatives are given ranging from wax to water repellant. The linked reference has greater depth but the technique is the same.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck. Let us know how it worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-08-02T00:00:09.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21217" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21034" CreationDate="2019-08-02T00:55:59.190" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here're &lt;strong&gt;INSTRUCTIONS&lt;/strong&gt; describing &lt;strong&gt;HOW TO MAKE&lt;/strong&gt; something to hold small parts stationary as per your request and by using the materials pictured.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Break the dowel into 3 inch pieces.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Jamb each end of the dowel into an alligator clip. Make a couple.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dVZ3l.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dVZ3l.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Fixit7 Clip&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the clip on the bottom of each piece to hold onto a base&lt;br&gt;&lt;sub&gt; such as a clean empty tuna fish tin with the top removed with some weight put inside for stability.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6CYpd.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6CYpd.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Fixit7 Clip base&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the clip on the top of each piece to hold onto your thing.&lt;br&gt;&lt;sub&gt;The alligator clips can be rotated on the dowel for positioning.&lt;br&gt;The dowel position can be altered by positioning the bottom grips.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JVOGC.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JVOGC.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Fixit7 Clip exploded view&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-08-02T00:55:59.190" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21218" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20999" CreationDate="2019-08-02T05:37:33.170" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a hack for you to try&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nose grease&lt;/strong&gt; has been used for everything from photography to electronics. You don't have to go very far to get enough to repair your glasses. It's on your nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It can be used for &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gxvcv/til_nose_grease_can_be_used_to_minimize_scratches/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a few different things&lt;/a&gt; for &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_sebum&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a few different reasons&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The procedure is simple enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash your hands, work area, and glasses.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a cotton wool ball to stroke the side of your nose once or twice to gather a tiny amount on the surface of the cotton wool ball.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the cotton ball to polish the cloudy area of one lens of your glasses. Use a small circular motion to &quot;polish&quot; the lens with the cotton ball. The grease will temporarily fill the minute surface scratches&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a separate &quot;fresh&quot; cotton ball for the other lens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-08-02T05:37:33.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21219" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21193" CreationDate="2019-08-02T14:53:14.723" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Window Cleaning LifeHack&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When cleaning windows (without a glass squeegee) using paper towels, cloths, or newspaper, always wipe in the same direction for the outside window surface and in a cross-wise direction on the inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example: Use up-and-down for the inside window surfaces and side-to-side for the outside surface. You could also swap the directions but the idea is to be consistent when cleaning your windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why? It will help to immediately &lt;strong&gt;identify which side of the window has any remaining streaks&lt;/strong&gt; when the light changes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-08-02T14:53:14.723" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21220" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21214" CreationDate="2019-08-02T18:18:08.743" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's possible that the flies are hatching from eggs laid in your pipes, rather than from entering your home.  Here's a few things to try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep the drains clean and clog free.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure that there is no stagnant water in your bathroom or kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Occasionally spray IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) in your drains. IGR spray prevents the drain fly eggs from breaking out of the larvae stage and hence can greatly reduce the chances of any future infestation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fliesonly.com/how-to-get-rid-of-drain-flies/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.fliesonly.com/how-to-get-rid-of-drain-flies/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a metal pipe brush and push it through the pipe back and forth as far as it will allow followed by lots of boiling water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Trap flies by setting a bowl of equal parts sugar, water and white vinegar with a 5-10 drops of liquid dish soap on the counter next to the sink overnight. Flies will be attracted to the fragrant liquid and drown.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Boil a pot of water and pour it down the drain 1-2 times daily for a week.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour 1/2 cup of salt, 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1 cup of vinegar down the drain and allow to sit overnight. Follow with a pot of boiling water in the morning.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar into a glass and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Poke holes in the plastic wrap with a fork and place the glass next to the sink. Flies will be attracted to the cider vinegar and work their way inside and drown.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A natural product called Bio-Clean is a nontoxic, environmentally friendly drain cleaner that eats away at organic matter blocking your drain. Once the drain is cleaned, the flies will start to disappear.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/stories/how-get-rid-drain-flies-naturally&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/stories/how-get-rid-drain-flies-naturally&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2019-08-02T18:18:08.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21221" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21196" CreationDate="2019-08-02T18:33:57.177" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd have to assume this is similar to cleaning wicker furniture. The individual wicker strands might be thinner and the weave different, but the idea is still the same as it's s till the same materials, whether it's real wicker or synthetic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For routine cleaning of wicker that's made of bamboo, rattan, or willow, brush off or vacuum as much of the surface dirt as you can. Then wash it with a soft brush and soapy water to which you've added one or two teaspoons of ammonia. Rinse well and let the piece dry outdoors in the sun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To remove grime from wicker furniture that's a more than just dusty, use a mild oil-base soap, such as Murphy Oil Soap, mixed with warm water. For a homemade cleaner, mix 1⁄4 cup ammonia, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, and 1 quart warm water. Follow any ventilation recommendations and other precautions outlined by the ammonia manufacturer on the bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/house-cleaning/surface/caring-for-wicker-furniture/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/house-cleaning/surface/caring-for-wicker-furniture/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are other sites that recommend similar ways to clean, some include equal parts of vinegar and water, so there's plenty of ways to make this work, and you evidently aren't going to hurt it with water. Remember that lots of patio furniture is made from wicker and is left outside in any weather purposefully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-08-02T18:33:57.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21223" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21034" CreationDate="2019-08-03T11:45:23.487" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;thanks for all the help. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had some usb cables with a small light on the end.&#xA;The cables have a bendable wire next to the wires carrying the signal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I cut off the ends and inserted them into the alligator clips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://imgur.com/aYwbo7o&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://imgur.com/aYwbo7o&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://imgur.com/a/khgBPhP&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://imgur.com/a/khgBPhP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2019-08-03T11:45:23.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21225" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-04T05:49:27.730" Score="8" ViewCount="1284" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am trying to demagnetize this vise grips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They became magnetized because of repeated times that small magnets on my work bench stuck to the vise grips.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried the method where you hit it with a hammer, but it does not work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/nGviq3B.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FbBGqm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-08-29T10:13:52.033" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T10:14:17.037" Title="Demagnetize a tool" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;magnetism&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20188" CreationDate="2019-08-04T06:38:06.933" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a toothbrush&lt;/strong&gt; to remove dirt in between the narrow spaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27087" LastActivityDate="2019-08-04T06:38:06.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21227" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2019-08-04T15:55:39.090" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hacks related to using or manipulating the magnetization of an object.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-08-04T15:55:39.090" LastActivityDate="2019-08-04T15:55:39.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21228" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2019-08-04T15:55:39.090" Score="0" Body="Hacks related to using or manipulating the magnetization of an object." OwnerUserId="15" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2019-08-04T15:55:39.090" LastActivityDate="2019-08-04T15:55:39.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21229" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21225" CreationDate="2019-08-04T17:04:00.090" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a few ways to destroy a magnet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;By impact&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Rough handling (dropping, hitting, etc.) a magnetized item can weaken it as well as creating one from iron bearing metal. That's how tools become magnetized in the first place. (Isn't that ironic?) Chances are that all of the handling was random so undoing it must &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; be random to be most efficient. You'll have the greatest success by using the Earth's magnetism to help you. To most efficiently magnetize an iron item, align it with the Earth's magnetic pole and strike it repeatedly. &lt;strong&gt;To demagnetize a magnetized item, align it crosswise to the isogonic lines running from the North Magnetic Pole to the South Magnetic Pole and do the same&lt;/strong&gt; (&lt;em&gt;strike it repeatedly&lt;/em&gt;) &lt;strong&gt;to mis-align the magnetic domains that have formed within the piece.&lt;/strong&gt; Repeated blows are necessary — the force is less important than the number of blows or drops. Be patient and persistent. For example, you could rig a bell-ringer strike the piece until it was neutrally charged&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;By heat&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you can heat the jaws of the grips to their &quot;Curie Point&quot; the magnetism is lost. This varies with different materials. Vice Grips are made of heat-treated chrome molybdenum steel which require a little more than 880°C (2750°F) which will compromise the heat-treatment of the jaws. You could heat-treat the jaws again to harden them after the magnetism has been dissipated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;By induction&lt;br&gt; If the poles can be determined by using a compass, say, then another magnet can be fastened to the jaws in the same polarity as the jaws which will let them &quot;fight it out&quot; between them. They will gradually weaken each other to the point of failure.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;By electricity&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Placing the piece within a coil of wire running AC while it is aligned cross-wise to the Earth's isogonic lines (East to West) is another means to reduce the magnetism induced into a iron-bearing material. The fast reversals of current &quot;shake up&quot; the magnetic domains, as if in a cocktail shaker, randomizing them into misalignment (demagnetized condition). As the voltage is reduced to zero the magnetism is also diminished to zero. This was the means behind &quot;demagnetizers&quot; used to &quot;erase&quot; audio and video tapes for re-use of for security. It is the concept for magnetic hard disk drives.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-08-04T17:04:00.090" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11310" CreationDate="2019-08-04T20:17:40.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.jetpens.com/Midori-Eraser-Dust-Mini-Cleaner-II-Blue/pd/12947&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.jetpens.com/Midori-Eraser-Dust-Mini-Cleaner-II-Blue/pd/12947&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a cool dust eraser collector that I found I'm not sure if it's any good but it seems convenient to carry around to places especially if you're working around others. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28217" LastActivityDate="2019-08-04T20:17:40.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21232" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22663" CreationDate="2019-08-05T05:09:37.647" Score="0" ViewCount="810" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a water meter which shows reading for the water consumed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It has a glass cover through which I read the no of units consumed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to rain water bubbles and vapor were formed under the glass which is causing unable to read the reading.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Below is the image you can see.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XFVBW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XFVBW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to get rid of these bubbles and vapour ?&#xA;Even if sunlight comes there are not going away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2603" LastActivityDate="2019-10-19T21:42:26.813" Title="Clear water bubbles in a water meter" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21235" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-05T16:46:35.157" Score="6" ViewCount="865" Body="&lt;p&gt;A lot of beverages are difficult to drink without a straw such as smoothies and drinks with crushed ice to name two. If you're confined to a bed, that's another accessibility issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic straws have joined single-use packaging as pollution and are about to be banned if they haven't been already.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Paper straws fall apart but are re-cyclable 100%. I recently overheard someone complaining that they've gone through six straws with one cocktail (leisurely sipped I assume).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Metal straws are a problem for a couple of reasons: portability - Who wants to carry them around? Where do I put it after I've used it? Cleaning it/them between drinks depends on where you are. Cleaning them causes more pollution and energy use - soap, hot water, Q-tips, brushes, more?.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been thinking about this… for minutes. I haven't come up with anything. What can be used (instead of/for) a drinking straw? Can there be no better alternatives?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-08-07T15:57:09.847" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T22:17:23.827" Title="What can be used ( instead of / for ) a plastic straw?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;paper&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21236" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21235" CreationDate="2019-08-05T21:49:45.340" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;My favorite solution is actually &lt;strong&gt;no tool&lt;/strong&gt; - having observed the surge of drinks that get served with a straw, I still remember when it was perfectly acceptable to drink either out of a glass, cup or from the bottle (if you need instructions, ask your friendly beer-drinker). A straw was a fancy extra for special occasions. In many cases, a straw is more of a fashion statement than a tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the cases where some support is advisable, it depends on the circumstances. If you are bed-ridden or physically impaired, there are various “sippy-cup” style drinking containers available. While a one-time investment, they are often very practical in design. Not exactly pretty, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you just want a straw because you want one, there are several options, the one that can be simply composted is - drumrolls, please - &lt;strong&gt;real straw straws&lt;/strong&gt; (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turtle-Straws-Natural-Wheat-Drinking/dp/B07G86GR6P/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;random example&lt;/a&gt;)!  Now who’d have thought... They are as green as it gets and quite a bit and sturdier than paper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reusable straws, as you already discovered, come in different materials and with their specific challenges when it comes to cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2019-08-05T21:49:45.340" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21241" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21242" CreationDate="2019-08-07T01:41:26.153" Score="1" ViewCount="86" Body="&lt;p&gt;My air conditioner continues to turn off by itself since it's so hot outside. I currently take cold showers, drink lots of water, and other things in order to not pass out. What else should I do?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28236" LastActivityDate="2019-08-07T12:40:15.863" Title="How can I cool down if my air conditioner isn't operating properly?" Tags="&lt;air&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2019-08-07T11:28:45.093" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21242" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21241" CreationDate="2019-08-07T12:40:15.863" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many ways to cool down your body temperature. &#xA;Some of them technical and some others just basic life hacks like wearing proper clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But first keep in mind the golden rule : Cold air always prefer to flow  downward while hot air flow upward.So if you try to cool a place do not try to flow cold air from the top , hot air will heat the cold air and you will not succeed cold the room. Also opening a small hatch in room's ceiling will help hot air to flow away. So having &quot;wasistas windows&quot; will help a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A Technical Cool Tip :&#xA;Technically you can use Ventilators to cool down the room; all you need is a ventilator and ices cubes hanged behind it so cold air can flow in room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A Basic Life Hack Tip :&#xA;Always wear 100% COTTON clothes it will help you to balance your body temperature. And joints, armpits, elbows,nape and back of the knees are the most open places for your vessels .If you use and cold things like frozen bottles on them will help you to feel cold fast then any part of your body.&#xA;But aware of cold burn!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For your health always be sure the temperature difference between outside and inside should not be more than 6-8 degrees.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope these little informations helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastActivityDate="2019-08-07T12:40:15.863" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10894" CreationDate="2019-08-07T21:01:05.763" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pickling salt is a salt that is used mainly for canning and manufacturing pickles. It is sodium chloride, as is table salt, but unlike most brands of table salt, it does not contain iodine or any anti caking products added.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28242" LastActivityDate="2019-08-07T21:01:05.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13302" CreationDate="2019-08-08T15:05:23.760" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a strip of paper and coat it with a sticky substance (glue/resin) that does not dry out for a dew days. Hang a couple of these sticky strips from your ceiling with thumbtacks and some string.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Flies will randomly land on them, get permanently stuck and perish. After a few days, take down the strips and throw them away. In my country you can just buy these strips rolled up in little canisters, coated with some extremely sticky resin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are completely non-toxic, so as far as I am concerned this is a &quot;natural&quot; solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10399" LastActivityDate="2019-08-08T15:05:23.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21247" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-09T03:48:21.067" Score="2" ViewCount="1276" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I was taking my laptop out if my bag and the charger hit the top of the computer and a small scratch that looks kinda like a line of hair is on the laptop and i want to know if there is any way to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Actually, I was looking into it and I found an article saying that toothpaste with white gel and a microfiber cloth will fix it, do you think that this will work on my model?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28248" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-08-15T20:35:03.483" LastActivityDate="2020-01-13T05:45:52.757" Title="How to remove scatches from a metal laptop" Tags="&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21248" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-09T09:28:56.890" Score="7" ViewCount="474" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think it is very useful to be able to fall asleep on your back in certain cases when you need your sleep the most:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when you try to sleep in a recliner or chair, like traveling on a bus&#xA;or a plane.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when you are lying on a hard surface and want to avoid uncomfortable&#xA;pain in the hips, like when you go camping or need to sleep on the&#xA;floor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when you want to relax the spine because of pain or injury.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when you buried in a coffin, because you are doing a buried alive&#xA;challenge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when your loved one is lying in your arms in bed and you don't want to pull your arm from underneath and wake them up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when you are sleeping in a hammock.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like to lie on my back because it is very relaxing but for some reason I cannot fall asleep in this position. When I rotate on my side, I immediately fall asleep. So, it feels each time like I'm trying it first on my back and then I'm giving in and I rotate to the side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It seems that there is some psychological or mental process going on while lying on my back or it starts when rotating to the side. I don't understand how it works and would like to have some advice on this. Even when I succeeded to fall asleep on my back, I nodded of, woke up some time later and rotated on my side. I didn't feel like a deep sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing that I discovered is that I feel tension in my lower back when lying on my back, while lying on my side this tension is released. I don't know how to relax that area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://%3Chttps://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/15101/how-can-i-sleep-on-my-back-instead-of-my-side-or-stomach%3E&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;question&lt;/a&gt; on life hacks about sleeping on the back, but there the focus is more on staying on the back, while I would like to know what makes it easier to fall asleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the question is: &lt;strong&gt;how can I improve my chances of falling asleep on my back and going into deep sleep?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I won't accept drugs or diet as an answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28187" LastEditorUserId="28187" LastEditDate="2020-01-06T13:13:51.187" LastActivityDate="2020-01-06T20:45:45.490" Title="How to fall asleep on your back" Tags="&lt;travel&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21249" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21261" CreationDate="2019-08-09T12:30:12.203" Score="27" ViewCount="6189" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am travelling with a totally blind diabetic, and a cooler full of beverages (soda).  Most of the beverages are diet, but a couple have sugar to treat low blood sugar.  The blind person must be able to search in the cooler and find a sugar soda without assistance. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can the beverage cans be marked so that a totally blind user will be able find one that contains sugar?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="7112" LastEditDate="2019-08-15T08:53:21.897" LastActivityDate="2019-10-23T12:54:25.883" Title="How to mark beverage cans in a cooler for a blind person?" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;&lt;disability-options&gt;" AnswerCount="16" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21250" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-09T12:33:52.003" Score="29" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just a simple thought: you could use a little piece of string tied to the hole in the tab to mark the odd ones out (that's less work than marking 90% of the cans). Like this (it's Friday afternoon, so I have no soda can available):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rCrZ1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rCrZ1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;beer can with string tied to hole in tab&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-23T12:52:18.983" LastActivityDate="2019-10-23T12:52:18.983" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21251" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-09T12:38:27.153" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) for an insulin dependent diabetes is a medical emergency, consuming sugar is a matter of life and death. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cans containing sugar should be marked, if the marking comes off, accidentally consuming a sugar beverage instead of diet, is much less life threatening&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place a rubber band around the center of the sugar soda cans.  It holds up well submerged in melted ice. It can be reused multiple times. It is very easy to feel.  A larger rubber band can circle a can a couple of times.  Occasionally they do break so make sure there are always a couple of them in the cooler.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the current solution used by my blind companion, but there are some interesting ideas we had not considered in the other answers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2019-08-10T17:49:05.983" LastActivityDate="2019-08-10T17:49:05.983" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21252" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-09T13:20:53.770" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ideally, you'd use a device that can make Braille labels. As an alternative, there are devices that make &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dymo.com/en-US/view-all-labels/dymo-embosser-labels#facet:&amp;amp;productBeginIndex:0&amp;amp;orderBy:5&amp;amp;pageView:list&amp;amp;minPrice:&amp;amp;maxPrice:&amp;amp;pageSize:&amp;amp;&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;embossed labels&lt;/a&gt; - but you'd have to agree on what encoding to use (e.g. 3 dots for drinks with sugar, one dot for no sugar).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T13:20:53.770" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-09T14:55:04.453" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This answer is based on two already given but too much for just a comment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mark all cans (as given in @Glorfindels answer) but use different kind of string for with and without sugar. Cotton against wool will already do.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Add a tag to the end of the (short) string, many kinds of plastic can be cut into usable tags. You only need a way to tie the string to it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Many kinds of plastic will allow you to add some braille to it, a few characters at least and if you hit the right kind of plastic maybe enough to write the whole name of the drink. (This part is based on @Hobbes answer.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make it easy for the seeing users of the cooler, use different colours for the string as well. Like red wool for sugar containing drinks and white cotton for those without, so when picking out a drink for your companion, you can see immediately which category you catch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T14:55:04.453" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21255" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-09T15:03:02.963" Score="14" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many good answers here. I'd use that old lifehacks fallback: &lt;strong&gt;duct tape&lt;/strong&gt;. Just wrap a band of duct tape around the middle of every soda that includes sugar. It will be an easy, tactile way to identify cans containing sugar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T15:03:02.963" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21248" CreationDate="2019-08-09T17:47:11.137" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this same issue too, and I'm improving. Aiming for better sleep in mummy sleeping bags. I go for a comfy  pillow under my head. I count my breaths, aiming for a large number, usually 200. I start nodding off after a while. Have managed a fair bit of sleep like this. This is a WIP, not totally solved yet. Happy to hear other people's thoughts. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24135" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T17:47:11.137" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-09T18:52:35.840" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;if the cans come in a linked 6-pack, cut up the &quot;linker&quot; that ties them together and leave it on the ones you wish to mark. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, bend the pull tab partway up on the ones you wish to mark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T18:52:35.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21258" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21288" CreationDate="2019-08-09T19:19:16.100" Score="1" ViewCount="106" Body="&lt;p&gt;The cockroaches entering my house seem to be flying more often than not. How do I get rid of them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28252" LastEditorUserId="28278" LastEditDate="2019-08-12T09:22:36.573" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T12:52:37.703" Title="How do I get rid of a flying insect, specifically cockroaches?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;insects&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21091" CreationDate="2019-08-09T21:31:26.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this is a little bit of an old question, but since none of the existing questions are accepted, I'm going to make a run at it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a comment on virolino's answer, the OP says &lt;code&gt;Problem is that there is nothing really to &quot;blow&quot;.&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As someone who has had sinus problems my whole life, this has 3 possibilities I can see. I'm not a doctor, so there's probably other options, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;With changing position, the contents of your sinuses are moving around. Try blowing when you are laying down, if you haven't already.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does rolling onto your side(s) or stomach change your ability to breathe?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You might have something in your throat, like an extra flap, that's closing when you lay down, hindering your breathing. There's already flaps in your throat to do this sort of thing. If you don't use them properly, or if they are somehow damaged and don't respond appropriately, they could be causing problems. You should see a doctor about this.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it only in your bedroom or anywhere you lay down?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If it's only in your bedroom, you might have some allergies. It could be your bed sheets, as others mentioned, or it could be your mattress, pillow, carpet, or 1000 other things. If you have a lampshade nearby, it could be dusty and causing this reaction. I used to read paper books, but the dust/mites and the mold (warm &amp;amp; humid climate) would drift off as I read, falling on the pillowcase and sheets, so even when I wasn't reading, it was still an issue. I tried wearing a dust mask to read, but that didn't help the dust on the sheets. I've also been allergic to the pillow itself.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If it's anywhere you lay down, see option #2 above.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To address the dust/mites/mold issue, I stopped reading paper books and went strictly e-books. I still like having books, but I have to keep them in a fully enclosed/sealed bookcase so they don't cause me problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also wear BreatheRight (sold at most department type stores such as Walmart, Target, and CVS) strips to bed. They open my nasal passages to allow more airflow. When I first tried them, I found that I was more fully rested while actually needing fewer hours of sleep. I'm not saying this will fix your issue, but it's about the only &quot;LifeHack&quot; thing I can think of to try, and it's still not a real lifehack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This seems more like a medical condition you need to see a doctor about. Consider talking to them about seeing an allergist to determine if that's even part of your issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope you've tried the medical route in the past month, but if you haven't you should. If nothing else, it'll help you rule out possibilities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T21:31:26.770" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21261" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-09T21:50:54.013" Score="55" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy drinks with sugar in a non-can format. If there's a bunch of cans, plus 2 plastic bottles, that's easily distinguishable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What this avoids is having to try each can in turn to see if it has a rubber band or string or whatever. The instant you grab something, it's obvious if it's a can or bottle, which is important when you're having a medical emergency, are blind, and need to plunge your hand into icy water to check each one. It also avoids various failure modes where the marker falls off or breaks. No matter what happens, a plastic bottle is not going to turn into an aluminum can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that these are usually a different size. (20oz vs 12oz.) There are 12oz bottles for sale, though you might need to try a couple stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7988" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T21:50:54.013" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21214" CreationDate="2019-08-09T22:01:09.337" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm adding another answer because it's completely different than my first answer. I've used it in the past and it works surprisingly well!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Get a small bowl or dish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Pour in some vinegar. It can be apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, or whatever you have available. I've used apple cider vinegar in the past. You only need about 1/4 cup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) Add a few drops of liquid dish soap. Stir it up just a little.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) Do that several times, in several bowls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;5) Leave the bowls around your home where you've seen the flies. (Keep curious pets away from them!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YLgJZ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YLgJZ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The flies will get attracted to the scent of the vinegar, and will attempt to drink it. The soap eliminates the surface tension of the vinegar, so the flies get sucked into the vinegar and sink to the bottom. You'll notice them in the bowls after a few hours or days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T22:01:09.337" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21263" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21091" CreationDate="2019-08-09T22:02:06.940" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is one potential symptom of acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Honestly, this sounds more like a see a doctor kind of thing than a life-hack, but looking into symptom management on those should give you some ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7988" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T22:02:06.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21235" CreationDate="2019-08-09T22:17:23.827" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YlsBv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YlsBv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Table of current plastic straw substitutes, and how well they work&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Taken from &lt;a href=&quot;https://bust.com/feminism/194877-disability-straw-ban.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;, though this diagram has been floating around the net for a while. The effect straw bans have on disabled people has been an issue since those started. Short version is that there's no good substitute. The existing options are either designed to be reusable, which creates obvious logistical problems, or are paper/pasta straws, which don't hold up well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7988" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T22:17:23.827" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-09T22:46:24.437" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;when planning for emergencies try to make the protocol very easy (were the ones with a thread sugar free or with sugar?) ...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some totally crazy ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;get two coolers! one for the blind person close to them, so it is easy to find.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;all of you drink sugary drinks, no confusion, all are happy (sugar replacements are allegedly cancer inducing anyway)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;get another source of sugar that is easily digested (have no experience, dextrose maybe?)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;mixing up some answers: attach a metal or plastic braille plate with duct tape to each can (you can reuse them on the next trip)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;cable zip ties could help too instead of a string. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;contact beverage manufactures to include braille code in the can, like you have on medicine boxes. It could be on the bottom, top or walls. non-blind people might even start reading braille if they are exposed all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28257" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T22:46:24.437" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21189" CreationDate="2019-08-09T23:27:37.487" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;While a GFCI outlet can trip via water/steam, you should at least check for a legitimate trip from a faulty appliance. Get a list of everything that's protected by the GFCI, (by hitting the test button then seeing what breaks; don't forget to check the garbage disposal) then unplug things and see if the problem mysteriously goes away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7988" LastActivityDate="2019-08-09T23:27:37.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-10T09:18:29.127" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Braille labels are available — some of them are &lt;a href=&quot;https://candoable.co&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;made specifically for cans&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i1.wp.com/candoable.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/budlightinfridge.jpg?resize=416%2C416&amp;amp;ssl=1&quot; alt=&quot;Cando labels&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A blind person without the help of a sighted person can take advantage of the difference in density between diet and sugary drinks.  &lt;a href=&quot;http://mentalfloss.com/article/93383/why-do-cans-diet-coke-float-while-regular-coke-sinks&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Diet sodas cans float in water; regular soda cans sink.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9874" LastActivityDate="2019-08-10T09:18:29.127" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21268" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-10T09:31:51.037" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Requiring no additional resources, and better than @niels-nielsen's suggestion (which risks breaking the tab or seal by pulling):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rotate the tab 90 degrees for the desired type of drinks. The top has a recess in which the tab sits that a blind person can use as the reference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: if a blind person can read braille, they can easily detect the recess and the orientation. The tab is also non-free spinning; it requires moderate effort to rotate to a position, where it will stay until rotated again, so it will not accidentally move back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/njxN9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/njxN9m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;beverage can top - from Wikipedia&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;We do that to distinguish otherwise identical beers in the locker room after the game: L, C, R.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11797" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-23T12:54:25.883" LastActivityDate="2019-10-23T12:54:25.883" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21269" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-10T09:40:04.320" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is it beyond the realms of possibility to just put the sugar containing drinks cans inside a plastic sandwich bag, ziplock, whatever and tie the top? 2 cans in plastic bags in the cooler doesn't matter if you can see or read braille or not. Foolproof and safe, and you will be able to recycle/reuse existing plastic bags and thus save a dolphin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28263" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-08-11T00:54:31.313" LastActivityDate="2019-08-11T00:54:31.313" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21270" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20761" CreationDate="2019-08-10T10:52:02.953" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is it one specific area or the whole office? If whole office, you are at the whim of your colleagues, boss or HR.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If localized ...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The office thermostats are often thought of as placebo devices or &quot;broken&quot;. But in our large open office (5000+ sq ft floor plate),  they had 1 thermostat per damper, each zone covering about 400 sq. ft.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having one thermostat set slightly (-1-2°) different to the rest meant one continuously tried hard to cool (never getting to the set point) while the surrounding ones negligibly warmed or worked normally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Setting them all the same temp solved it! Better if you can also calibrate the displayed temp on each against a portable thermometer. HVAC pros can also balance for areas getting direct sun, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Blocking vents or directing airflow can make things worse!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11797" LastEditorUserId="11797" LastEditDate="2019-08-11T00:46:35.290" LastActivityDate="2019-08-11T00:46:35.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21271" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-10T12:06:47.203" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Put the sugary cans in a plastic tub inside the cooler.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UOerp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UOerpm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Deep plastic tub&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7tRrw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7tRrwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Drink compartment&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A huge benefit to this method is that the person doesn't have to feel the cans one by one. Just find the tub. You need to use an appropriate shape to reduce the risk of cans rolling in or out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can stick a label onto the top/side of the tub to remind others not to put other drinks in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;or&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a different sized can&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A standard treatment for low blood sugar is typically around 15g of carbs whereas a standard soft drink (soda) can has around 38g. In Australia we have multiple can sizes including 200mL which has about 20g of carbs. That works well for me. If smaller cans are available where you are, you could ensure they are exclusively full-sugar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This depends, of course, on what protocol the person uses for treating hypoglycæmia.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PLadgs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PLadgs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;200mL can&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;or&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use rubber wristbands&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They don't need to have anything written on them. They're just prettier than rubber bands or duct tape. You could also put a message on them (the person's name perhaps) to stop them being drunk by others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AT9cts.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AT9cts.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;wristbands&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27018" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-23T12:53:14.823" LastActivityDate="2019-10-23T12:53:14.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21272" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21313" CreationDate="2019-08-10T12:47:15.467" Score="2" ViewCount="359" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have two pieces set of precision hand drill. One of them had the drill bit became loose and detached, which makes it no longer usable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ojHqH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ojHqH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Precision hand drills including one to repair&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Product information (copy of text in English found on the packaging, which may be subject to translation errors by the manufacturer):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 pcs. set&lt;/strong&gt;: 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm (approx. 0.04/0.06 in.)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  &lt;strong&gt;Usage&lt;/strong&gt;: For drilling of handicraft, plastic model, hand works&lt;br&gt;&#xA;  &lt;strong&gt;Materials&lt;/strong&gt;: High speed steel, Iron  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tool body has a hole with very small clearance, which makes it almost impossible to put any adhesive inside to secure the drill bit back in place (the adhesive glue will either resist the drill bit to be inserted again in place, or will cause most of them to ooze out). I also tried using some epoxy glue at outside surface that was sandpapered, but failed to withstand the hand-drilling force.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anyway to secure the drill bit to the tool body; alternatively, if repairing as such is not possible, is there other way to secure the drill bit to something else for hand use (not machine)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S.: The main question is &quot;how to secure (repair)&quot;. Although, I am open to other &lt;em&gt;lifehack&lt;/em&gt; solutions that may be possibly better than repairing this tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.P.S.: The alternative method should restore the functionality of the precision hand drill, preferably at very low cost (a lifehack is required).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update (13 Aug)&lt;/strong&gt;: Thanks for all the suggestions; although, the repair seemed to be more difficult than expected with each new answer. Meanwhile, I have figured out a low-cost lifehack and I think I can self-answer my own question soon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update (15 Aug)&lt;/strong&gt;: By using the same epoxy and the glue applying method suggested by the first answer, the drill bit &lt;em&gt;apparently&lt;/em&gt; remain secured. But I am not confident with the adhesive; I happened to found another &quot;free&quot; drill bit of same size (1.5 mm) from my junk parts' box, so I worked on the alternative method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user27887" LastEditorDisplayName="user27887" LastEditDate="2019-08-15T10:49:07.193" LastActivityDate="2019-08-15T10:49:07.193" Title="How to secure the drill bit to the tool body?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21272" CreationDate="2019-08-10T15:12:25.317" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You say you tried placing adhesive &lt;em&gt;in the hole&lt;/em&gt; but it is too tight a fit: there is nowhere for the excess adhesive to go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead, apply the adhesive to the &lt;strong&gt;shank&lt;/strong&gt; of the drill bit. Then any surplus adhesive will be pushed further up the shank and not impede entry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thoroughly degrease the drill bit and the hole first, with repeated application of solvent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Looking at a zoom of the image, it seems as if the shank of the drill bit is hexagonal, and the hole too. If it weren't for that, I would say it won't be possible to make a satisfactory repair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;HR&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't repair it, you can &lt;strong&gt;re-use&lt;/strong&gt; the drill bit if you have a pin vice (vise) with an &lt;em&gt;adjustable&lt;/em&gt; collet or chuck, such as this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P5Dmt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P5Dmt.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An adjustable pin vice (vise) is a good investment anyway, because drill bits go blunt and break (especially small ones), so all you need to buy is another bit, not the whole tool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2019-08-10T17:11:27.933" LastActivityDate="2019-08-10T17:11:27.933" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21274" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7112" CreationDate="2019-08-10T15:19:03.873" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ok so this question has been around quite some time. I'm going to answer anyway since the most effective way - from my experience - hasn't been mentioned yet.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are lots of ways to help you deal with the heat. Which one(s) help most depends a lot on your circumstances.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keep your room/flat/house as cool as possible&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Open all windows at night. Close the windows and all blinds, shutters, etc. during the day (around sunrise). If you have to get up earlier than usual to do this, do it anyway - sleep a few more hours afterwards if you want to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How much this helps depends of course on the temperatures at night, the insulation of your house and on whether you have shutters on the outside or only inside. If your insulation is good, this is a very effective way to keep your house cool: doing this helps my parents keep their house 10-15°C colder than the outside right now. I live in a flat on the top floor and only manage 5°C less, but it still helps enough to make the temperatures bearable (we had a few days around 37°C recently).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Open the windows only if the room is already as hot as the outside and if there is some wind going.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Evaporation is your friend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Evaporating water cools down the air. Evaporation happens faster the drier the air is and the more the air moves. To use this you can:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drink a lot to help your body produce sweat. With high temperatures you need to drink more than you usually would. I find that keeping a jug of water with some lemon and mint nearby helps me drink much more.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear a damp shirt, keep a wet cloth around your wrists or neck, don't dry your hair after washing, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a fan (electrical or just hand-held, a magazine, newspaper or even a normal sheet of paper can be a reasonable substitute).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other ways to help your body keep cool&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't do sports or anything that causes your body to produce a lot of heat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear loose, light clothing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find some cooler place to be&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Might be a good time to visit that new museum, go to the cinema or theatre, eat at a restaurant with airconditioning, ... But be careful when moving between places with and without airconditioning, especially if your circulation is weak.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Or go swimming, but make sure to protect yourself from the sun (e.g. cover your head and consider wearing a t-shirt).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do you have a cellar? If so, put a comfortable chair down there and enjoy the cold.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Go into a forest. Trees also evaporate water, and there is shade.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Change your normal routine&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get up early and do anything that requires physical work or concentration. Maybe have a siesta in the early afternoon when it is hottest. Use the evening if you have more you need to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mostly just make yourself feel better&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a bowl with cool water and put your feet inside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eat ice cream or fresh fruit.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't wear too little: sweaty skin on sweaty skin feels worse than with a thin layer of clothing inbetween.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put bread, fruit and vegetables in the fridge if you don't do this already. It really doesn't help to find that something has gone mouldy in less time you'd expect it to take - and then you have to go out into the heat and go shopping again ...&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28268" LastActivityDate="2019-08-10T15:19:03.873" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21275" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11310" CreationDate="2019-08-10T15:41:05.940" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a hard pencil (i.e. one that doesn't easily smear) and just brush off the shavings with your hand or - as has been suggested - a soft brush. Hold the paper on one side and brush away from there to avoid crinkling it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For softer pencils you can use &lt;strong&gt;kneaded erasers&lt;/strong&gt; (putty erasers) which avoids the problem in the first place. They don't work as well for harder pencils, but you can also use them to collect the shavings from a normal eraser. This is what I've always used for pencil drawings to avoid smearing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28268" LastActivityDate="2019-08-10T15:41:05.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21276" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3705" CreationDate="2019-08-10T19:29:27.917" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use some clear packing tape on the wall and use the suction cup on the tape surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28272" LastActivityDate="2019-08-10T19:29:27.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21278" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21272" CreationDate="2019-08-11T16:08:24.350" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When faced with this problem, I've pressed the drill bit into the holder. Put a drop (ONLY) of Cyanoacrylate adhesive at the point where the drill bit enters the holder. Wait (according to directions). A tight fit is best for this &quot;repair&quot; as liquid glue is drawn into the space between the materials by capillary action.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the bit against something soft such as a block of wood and push the handle rather than the bit to mate the two pieces &lt;strong&gt;prior&lt;/strong&gt; to applying the glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These glues are sometimes known generically as instant glues, power glues or superglues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the fit is too tight, use an abrasive on the shaft until you achieve a press fit of the two pieces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-08-11T16:08:24.350" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21279" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21247" CreationDate="2019-08-11T22:19:21.957" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on the depth of the scratch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A bit of plastic polish should do it, you should only need a small amount. Simply wipe the lid, then put the plastic polish onto a cloth, wipe the lid into a circular motion and then wipe the lid clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26899" LastActivityDate="2019-08-11T22:19:21.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21280" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21281" CreationDate="2019-08-11T22:24:25.240" Score="3" ViewCount="231" Body="&lt;p&gt;After cooking fish, it always smells for several days even with the window open. Is there any way to get rid off the smell faster?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26899" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T18:06:37.137" Title="Get rid of the smell after cooking fish" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21281" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21280" CreationDate="2019-08-11T22:24:50.217" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One way is to burn a scented candle, the scent will slowly cover the fish smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26899" LastActivityDate="2019-08-11T22:24:50.217" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21282" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17764" CreationDate="2019-08-12T03:06:49.957" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try looking underneath things that you recently touched and may have put down on top of your keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try looking at or above eye level in case you set them on top of something higher than normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try the cracks of cushions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Think whether you might have bumped them off a counter into a trash can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Clean until you find it&quot; often works. You may find it under something you clean, you can search more easily when there are more bare surfaces, and simply spending time in the area while you clean gives your brain time to wander around the area and think where they might be. Plus, it's so much easier to clean the house when motivated by missing keys than just because it's messy!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11332" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T03:06:49.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21283" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21280" CreationDate="2019-08-12T05:59:24.760" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Prevention is the best way:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;have a window open (as you already suggested);&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;properly install a good kitchen hood - not too high away from the cooking area, with a high air flow;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if possible, use a cover on the cooking pot, tray...; If you cook it in the over, you may even try wrapping it in aluminum foil;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The hood should be started before the smell starts spreading, and be stopped &quot;long&quot; after finishing cooking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Post mortem, you may be successful by using an air ionizer, it might be able to break the smelly molecules floating in the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A passive apporach would be to create &quot;strong&quot; ventilation in the smelly area. If the weather is windy, just leave a few windows open. You may use a large ventilator, if the re is no wind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful NOT to spread the stink in all your apartment, depending on the direction of the wind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T05:59:24.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21285" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21272" CreationDate="2019-08-12T10:50:36.200" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Braze it or Silver Solder it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If glues and epoxies fail, for a more permanent solution, you can try brazing the drill into the holder. You would need a torch setup to do it. If you don’t have the equipment or care to buy it all, maybe a jeweler, welding shop, or friend who has a torch could braze it for you(but probably for more than what a new one would cost). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10003" LastEditorUserId="10003" LastEditDate="2019-08-12T10:58:13.190" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T10:58:13.190" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-12T10:59:53.057" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why would you want to store an emergency sugary drink in the cooler?  The last thing you want to do close to hypoglycaemic shock is to expend the calories for heating a drink to body temperature and have your stomach cramp up and not let it pass.  Just place it somewhere obvious &lt;em&gt;outside&lt;/em&gt; of the cooler.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user28288" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T10:59:53.057" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20761" CreationDate="2019-08-12T11:18:56.573" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In engineering offices where I've been a guest, this was usually solved with cardboard and duct tape, to divert the cold air flow away from the poor soul sitting next to the vents. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T11:18:56.573" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21288" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21258" CreationDate="2019-08-12T12:52:37.703" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a funny point of view: the way you ask, it is like: how to convince the cockroaches not to fly :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Well, you need to find first the source of the insects (cockroaches or otherwise).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they come through a window, use insect screens for those windows (ideally, for all windows).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they come through special places (e.g. the &quot;tunnel&quot; hiding all the pipework, or the electrical conduits), then try to close the openings of those special places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there is an obvious place in your home which makes them flourish, get rid of their habitat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally, you track them thoroughly, until you find the main colony (if there is one) and get rid of the colony. Otherwise, in time, you may end up with an explosion of their number, when they find a new way in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you suspect that the situation is more serious, you may need to contact a company specialized in dealing with such situations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We had, in our city, an ugly situation, when some ugly bugs were literally everywhere, inside and outside, covering everything, indoors and outdoors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The owners of the houses / buildings and the management of the city repeatedly used chemicals, and tried new ones, until one of those chemicals was able to finish the nightmare.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T12:52:37.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21289" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21248" CreationDate="2019-08-12T13:14:02.663" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you are able to fall asleep while on the side, I will not go into the generics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Analyze your mind state between the two positions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;on the side;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;on the back.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if relevant, understand the differences in what you feel in your body, thoughts... Anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you become aware of differences, try to mimic the &quot;on the side&quot; things while on the back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;on the side, you think of dandelions, and you fall asleep;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;on the back, you think of carnations, and you cannot fall asleep.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try: while on the back, think of dandelions. Sleep might be tricked into coming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note that &quot;in the plane&quot; or &quot;in the bus&quot;, the position is not &quot;on the back&quot; at all. Not on the economy seats, at least. I really have problems sleeping on those chairs too, as my position in them is highly uncomfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, &quot;lying on a hard surface and want to avoid uncomfortable pain in the hips&quot; is about pain management, not about sleep. In that case, the only thing actually working is to add a soft layer over the hard layer. This is how mattresses came to exist. For camping, there are various type of sponges, for the same purpose: separate the body from the hard surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-12-20T06:35:01.477" LastActivityDate="2019-12-20T06:35:01.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21290" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21294" CreationDate="2019-08-12T16:12:17.557" Score="3" ViewCount="188" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was driving yesterday, and the sun appeared in the intersection between the windshield and driver-side window. When I pulled down the shade, it blocked only one side and the sun shone through the other window, even when I twisted the shade to the window. How can I block the sun from getting in my eyes if it appears in both windows?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28294" LastActivityDate="2019-08-13T13:29:55.340" Title="How do I block out sun from the corner of my car?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21290" CreationDate="2019-08-12T16:22:54.270" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In most (almost all?) cars, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillar_(car)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;A pillar&lt;/a&gt; is wide enough to make sure the sun doesn't shine simultaneously in two windows. But if the road has some small curves, you might face the sun alternating between the two windows, that's true.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Could you try to sit somewhat more upright or reclined than you're used to? That might be bad for your back but it'll only be for a short period. A greater problem might be the mirrors which aren't in a 100% ideal position anymore, but you should have some leeway there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T16:22:54.270" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21292" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21280" CreationDate="2019-08-12T18:06:37.137" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since thoroughly airing out your kitchen doesn't help I would suspect that there are still some (possibly very small) fish parts around. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get rid of them: take out the waste, make sure that pan/pot and plates are clean (and not just waiting in the dishwasher). Clean all surfaces that might have come into contact with the fish (or with fat that the fish was fried in / condensation from the steam from cooking it). Also wash or throw out whatever you used for cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28268" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T18:06:37.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21293" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-12T19:15:20.297" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider another option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use glucose tables for the quick treatment of low blood sugar.&#xA;Chew it into powder and keep it under your tongue for quick absorption.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;He should have talked to his Dr about it.  It is a standard part of managing the disease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Diet... Exercise... Meds...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's cheap.&#xA;One can break a tablet into 1/2 or 1/4 depending on the Blood Sugar Level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a link to a site that sells it.  Pretty much all drug stores carry it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-glucose-tablets-grape/ID=prod6181254-product&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-glucose-tablets-grape/ID=prod6181254-product&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28297" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T19:15:20.297" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21290" CreationDate="2019-08-12T20:17:25.063" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In lighting (stage, film, photography, video), a lighting technician often wants to avoid light falling on something specific. A flag is used to block light. Another term to avoid light spill is a gobo (from something used as a go-between). There are others. Your visor is an example of one that almost works most-of-the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I propose you custom-make a gobo for extending the sweet-spot of your visor.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Make a card flag to block the gap between what you have and what you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I picture a piece of light card-stock, folded/doubled in half, and hung over the top of your visor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hold it in place with a binding clip or a clothes pin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T20:17:25.063" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19466" CreationDate="2019-08-12T22:23:29.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use PU construction glue instead of sealant for small jobs that won't finish a whole cartridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've read in a forum somewhere, and I can confirm from own experience now, that PU construction glue (such as Sikaflex 252) has  less issues with hardening in cartridges during storage, compared to PU sealant (such as Sikaflex 221). The difference is just that PU construction glue is more viscous, stronger after hardening and more expensive. For most purposes, PU construction glue can replace PU sealant without issue.&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; It may be more expensive but is also more versatile as it can be used both as glue and sealant, plus you save the cost of half-empty hardened PU sealant cartridges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For PU construction glue, any technique that works to protect opened silicone cartridges will also work here. Personally I seal the thread of the nozzle with some PU construction glue before screwing it on, and place a tight-fitting nail or old drill into the open end of the nozzle that can be pulled out to re-open the cartridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update after more testing:&lt;/strong&gt; This technique does not work that well. The PU glue will not harden through from the nozzle like Sikaflex 221 sealant would, but the whole mass can become more viscous over time (making it difficult to press out). Happened to me after about a year of storage, and when it happens, at least Sikaflex 252 will also take much longer to properly cure once applied (weeks) and parts may not cure properly at all, staying soft and squishy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; A possible exception is where the PU mass is applied very thick (&amp;gt;7-10 mm maybe). Through-hardening of PU construction glue may then take very long then or not happen at all. Please do your own tests. It will obviously depend on the brand and the circumstances. Also, if this turns out to be an issue, you can try mixing a tiny amount of water into the PU prior to application, as humidity is how liquid PU hardens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastEditorUserId="4673" LastEditDate="2021-05-27T16:42:47.243" LastActivityDate="2021-05-27T16:42:47.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21296" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17764" CreationDate="2019-08-12T22:53:11.277" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to misplace my keys all the time. I haven't lost my keys in over 3 years, because I installed a key hook near the door. The very first thing I always do when I get home, is put the keys on the hook. Simple habit &amp;amp; problem solved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28299" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T22:53:11.277" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21297" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7112" CreationDate="2019-08-12T23:09:52.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I did quite some experiments myself as I have spent several hot (up to 39 °C outside) days in a campervan type vehicle with no air conditioner. The most important measure turned out to be &quot;cool down everything during the night as much as possible&quot;, as already mentioned in another answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's my most effective measure for when the air is already hot inside, and it has not yet been mentioned in this form: direct a fan at wet clothing or wettened skin. This method is crazy effective as it increases evaporative cooling (as if by sweating) a lot, but only if humidity is low to moderate. In my test with an IR thermometer, blowing a fan on wet fabric resulted in a temperature drop from 31.1 °C (the surrounding air temperature) to 23.5 °C. With this method, I was comfortable in 32.6 °C air, and pretty surely would still be in 34 °C air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful with this, though. Cooling the torso, chest or neck may result in or promote respiratory issues and for that reason I don't do it anymore. Instead, I do it like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wear a dry (!) T-shirt while applying this method, to prevent any respiratory issues / infections due to excessive cooling at the torso.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;To wetten the face and arms, the most comfortable solution so far is a bottle with water, a plate and a fresh washcloth. Put the washcloth on the plate, pour some water on it, and wipe the face, arms and legs with it regularly (every 5-8 minutes or whenever the cooling effect wanes).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also wetten the hair on the top of the head. This is no good idea however when working at the computer, as drops of water may fall on the keyboard etc..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep one or more fans directed at the wettened skin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep safe from legionella by using clean water and fresh clothing. If in doubt, treat the water with chlorine based water disinfectant before.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My next improvement would be special clothing for arms and legs that can soak up water quite a bit and will distribute water supplied from a reservoir at the upper arm / leg to the rest of the fabric. This would remove the need to regularly wetten the skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2019-08-12T23:09:52.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21298" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21272" CreationDate="2019-08-13T06:44:57.263" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;These tools are almost never made well these days, as you have found; drill bits pushed into a metal handle of mediocre grade alloy and relying on friction alone to grip. The drill bit's surface is smooth and grip is poor&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've generally had a rule with tools that I buy cheap ones and replace those that fail with ones of better quality. Additionally, the handle of this tool is not much fatter than the bit that it holds, so it doesn't offer appreciable extra torque over just using the bit in your fingers. Look for a replacement tool that has a handle with a slim part (for faster rotation) and a fatter oart( if you need greater torque). If you break a good quality version of this tool, leverage the manufacturer warranty to replace it and consider that you're probably drilling something that requires use of an actual chucked drill&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would however be possible to repair this tool thus:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a grinder to grind a flat spot into the side of the drill bit shaft, at the end that is inserted into the tool handle. The size of the flat spot depends on the torque you anticipate applying; bigger flat spot allows more torque&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6VGVF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Crude sketch of a cylinder with a flat spot on one side&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply epoxy to the flat spot. Because there is now space for the epoxy, sufficient quantity will remain on the drill bit when is is inserted into the handle. The epoxy's job is not to resist the turning force but simply to retain the bit in the handle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insert the drill bit to the handle, put the handle in a vise and gently crush the handle into the flat spot. Leave the epoxy to set&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're concerned about misalignment of the drill bit (I wouldn't be) consider alternatively drilling a small hole in the side of the handle so that the hole aligns with the center of the flat spot. Load the epoxy into the handle down the large hole where the drill bit goes - it will succeed now that the air can escape out the small hole. Push the bit into the hole so epoxy squeezes out the small hole. Clean up and wait for set. The epoxy will form a key between the small hole and the flat spot preventing slip, but it won't be able to resist as much torque as the crush method&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4r9Gm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apologies for the crudeness of the images; they were drawn with a fat finger on a cellphone that has a thick glass screen protector and it was hard to be precise, but hopefully they convey the meaning &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-08-13T07:03:14.623" LastActivityDate="2019-08-13T07:03:14.623" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-08-13T09:38:25.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To add another 0.02, I'd use a pair of pliers to apply a small twist deformation to the rim of the can (at some position that won't touch the mouth or the nose) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This can be easily felt, cannot be removed (like stickers, rubber bands etc), manipulated by a guest (an ocd type who will reset all the rotated ring pulls), is quicker to apply than other manipulation resistant methods (tying string) mentioned and is more discreet (no one will take notice of can damage, but they might mess with a rubber band)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure whether I'd mark the sugary cans or the non sugary ones; it's for you to decide I guess. This method can't be undone by accident and I find it likely that a blind person would be able to feel the difference between a can that had been twisted with pliers versus one that had a damaged rim from being dropped so really you're asking whether it's better to mark the sugary ones because if you miss one then you have a sugary drink that will be ignored (isn't a hyperglycaemic bomb) or mark the diet ones because they're low in number and you're highly unlikely to mark a sugary one. The fail safe will be based on your confidence in the accuracy with which you can complete your task of marking the cans plus how likely you think accidental damage could be mistaken (if you mark all the sugary cans and someone damages a non sugary in the exact same way then you risk hypoglycaemia instead of hyperglycaemia; it's easier to treat hypo than hyper because sugar is more widely available than insulin). Personally I think I'd mark the sugar ones. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;ps; I say pliers but actually any device with a slot in it just wider than the width of the can (think of a very small spanner) could apply a twist. Additionally your fingernail, back of a knife etc would be able to make a repeated crease in the shoulder of the can (where the can widens out after the rim then transitions to a vertical cylinder) that could be felt, and cans would also be quite likely to survive the rim or base (where it contacts the desk) being dented with a pattern (such as three in a row) that could be applied by any sharp, hard object such as car keys or even the rim of another can (thus marking two at the same time)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this latter case of getting more adventurous with deforming the can, maybe make it the sugar free ones you damage, as it's a lot less sticky if you have to clean up after bursting one. They take a lot of punishment in transit though so I think you'll be fine if careful&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-08-13T09:46:11.900" LastActivityDate="2019-08-13T09:46:11.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20861" CreationDate="2019-08-13T10:03:38.410" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is gooey and sticky, you can use an alcohol based product to clean and remove all the dirt on the wires. Acetone is abrasive, so I use &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;isopropyl alcohol&lt;/a&gt; (IPA) instead. It cleans surfaces very well and is not abrasive or discoloring, I think it will also get rid of the smells.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/69qNn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/69qNn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Isopropyl alcohol&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28187" LastActivityDate="2019-08-13T10:03:38.410" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21290" CreationDate="2019-08-13T13:11:08.987" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem with the sun and driving is that everything is moving.  Unless you are driving on a highway in the midwest (&lt;em&gt;level &amp;amp; straight&lt;/em&gt;), there will be a corner, an elevation change, or something that makes that one spot be in a different place, in a minute or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Normally I put my elbow on the windowsill and block the sun with my left hand. (&lt;em&gt;left hand drive&lt;/em&gt;) The windowsill is normally perfectly positioned to support my arm comfortably while blocking the sun with my hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is really easy to move as needed. I always have it with me regardless of what vehicle I am in.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2019-08-13T13:11:08.987" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21290" CreationDate="2019-08-13T13:29:55.340" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I made a rectangle from a thin plastic plate and wedged it in between the window and the A-pillar trim. Its purpose is to block the sun when it shines through the gap between my sun visor and the A-pillar. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-08-13T13:29:55.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21305" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21306" CreationDate="2019-08-14T21:54:20.270" Score="2" ViewCount="1106" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a zip stuck on my coat and neither the zipper or the teeth will move. I have tried pulling it really hard but it won’t barge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anyway to loosen the zip?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26899" LastActivityDate="2019-08-14T22:01:32.170" Title="How to loosen a stuck zip?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21305" CreationDate="2019-08-14T22:01:32.170" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stuck fabric&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First of all check for stuck fabric behind the zip, this is a common problem and simply pulling it out should do the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9dwRP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9dwRP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;stuck fabric&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Stuck-Zipper&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image Credit)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Using a lubricant&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can put a few drops of a lubricant (lip balm/Vaseline/shampoo or any other smooth substance) onto one of these cotton swabs/cotton buds:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OCh8I.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OCh8I.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;cotton swab/bud&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton_swab#/media/File:White_menbo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image Credit)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can then lubricate the zipper and it hopefully it won’t be stuck anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26899" LastActivityDate="2019-08-14T22:01:32.170" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21307" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-15T02:39:47.133" Score="2" ViewCount="3076" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes I saw others have had this problem and it seems like taking the glasses to an optician for adjustment is the best option. Well I learned a lesson, saved money and purchased online, so I don't have an optician to go to (prescription from an Opthamologist). I tried the hot water and bending option but it didn't work and I couldn't get them to bend to fit my ear better. I don't want an ugly attachment, so not sure what to do. Do I go to an optician and ask if I can pay for them to adjust, will they do that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28316" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2019-08-15T08:53:44.050" LastActivityDate="2019-08-15T17:24:56.687" Title="prevent my glasses from slipping down my nose" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21308" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21307" CreationDate="2019-08-15T05:26:25.433" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on country, specific optician's office etc, things may differ, of course. However, considering the ease of adjustment, they are quite likely to do it for free, especially if they do not happen to be very busy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know this because my mother had this experience several times - she has severe myopia, which progressed over time. She was nicely surprised every time, that she got the service for free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-08-15T05:26:25.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21309" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-15T05:43:05.240" Score="5" ViewCount="1777" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most modern cars have reverse sensors in them, and many have reversing cameras.  These conveniences help a lot in ensuring that you don't hit the car behind you when reverse parking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I find it very difficult in estimating the distance to the car in front of me when parallel parking.  I often find myself being too conservative when parking in a small spot, because I think I'm 10cm away from the car in front of me but I'm actually 50cm away.  So I get out of the car, realise I have lots of more room, jump back in and edge forward a bit [repeat until satisfied].&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there's a window or reflective surface nearby this is quite easy, but these aren't always available.  Any hints about how to make this easier?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1444" LastEditorUserId="1444" LastEditDate="2019-08-18T22:42:50.210" LastActivityDate="2019-08-20T18:05:49.633" Title="How can I effectively determine the distance to the car in front of me when parallel parking?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21310" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21309" CreationDate="2019-08-15T06:04:34.987" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had exactly the same problem after I bought my first car. It is a Ford Focus - quite big. Not only that I was not able to estimate the space around the car while parking, but I always had the impression that, while driving, I fill my own lane, and also parts of the adjacent lanes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Long story short, I had exactly the same issue as you do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Solution: before I had a chance to find a &quot;workaround&quot;, I got accustomed with the car and now I go through even the narrowest places without fear (or with just a little fear).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are patient for a few weeks / months, you will get accustomed and things will become natural.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had bought &quot;recently&quot; another car, bigger, with more of a rectangular shape (old design) - corners are not really rounded. Adjusting to this car was significantly faster (probably just a few days ), as I already had the experience of the other car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: it will help you in the meanwhile to &lt;strong&gt;adjust your seat higher (as high as possible), both during driving and during parking maneuvers - it improves visibility a lot&lt;/strong&gt;. Just be careful when you exit the car, you might hurt your head, as I did :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-08-19T05:16:39.817" LastActivityDate="2019-08-19T05:16:39.817" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21309" CreationDate="2019-08-15T06:58:50.210" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could turn on the lights and look for the reflection on the other car. This might not work as well on very bright and sunny days, but in general even a lightly overcast sky is enough to make out the reflection&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As with any reflected light, the farther the light source is from the surface, the more the reflection is scattered. The closer the light source gets, the sharper the reflected image gets. As you drive slowly closer to the other car, you should notice that the illuminated spot gets smaller and it's edge more defined. If you can see a single, very bright spot in a halo of light, you've almost bumped into the car in front.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The advantage is that this methods works with almost any surfaces, like cars, walls or garage doors. The disadvantage is that it might not work in very bright daylight. If your car has LED headlights, the reflection looks different from light bulb headlights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-08-15T06:58:50.210" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21312" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21309" CreationDate="2019-08-15T08:06:22.853" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The next time you have to park, have a good look at the car in front of you, especially features that are at a standardized height like the bumper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While you're parking, keep track of when these features disappear behind the nose of your car. Get out, and check the distance. Do this a few times, and you'll learn to correlate the image you see with the distance between cars. Pretty soon you'll be able to park without having to get out of the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-08-15T08:06:22.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21313" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21272" CreationDate="2019-08-15T10:20:46.213" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is how I did: Secure the drill bit to something else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That something else will use the following items:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;One paired screw terminal (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Leuchterklemme_75dpi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this kind&lt;/a&gt; that will secure the drill bit)  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;One empty ink barrel of ball pen (that will offset/centre the drill bit)  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;One empty marker pen or highlighter (that will be the tool body itself)  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These items are available at relatively zero cost. One may recover these items from some old and broken electrical appliances or junk parts from old electronics projects, and use any ball pen, marker pen, or highlighter that can no longer write or has run out of ink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important&lt;/strong&gt;: The item selection should follow the order of numbered list. The diameter of ink barrel to use will depend on the hole diameter of screw terminal; and the diameter of tip holder of marker pen to use will depend on the size of screw terminal itself. Hence item 1 must be found first, then only 2 and 3.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To build that something else, use these tools:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;One slot-head or cross-head screwdriver&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;One blade knife&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;One flat file (160 x 7 mm, similar to &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DiamondFiles.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this tool&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is how that something is being built:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lxlhu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lxlhu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The substitute tool body - howto&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important&lt;/strong&gt;: The selection of items 1-2-3 will affect the build quality, and one's own skill will affect the build precision. Hence the result may vary from person to person.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the alternative method that I prefer most: Low cost (I had all used items), no adhesive build (ready to use), less time consuming (zero cure time without adhesive), and modular parts (each part can be replaced or improved).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A picture is worth a thousand words: I will skip the details and let other people understand from the combined photos as above. I may update this answer later if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user27887" LastActivityDate="2019-08-15T10:20:46.213" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21307" CreationDate="2019-08-15T17:24:56.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As someone how's had glasses since the 6th grade, I know the problem well. I now have straight ear pieces and it's even worse. I've just lived with it, but I shouldn't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hair bands / hair ties&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Oil free moisturizer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00O0CK2UM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Nerdwax&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Adjust temples with Polyolefin (shrink warp)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bend the temples to fit&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.selectspecs.com/guides/how-to/stop-glasses-slipping/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.selectspecs.com/guides/how-to/stop-glasses-slipping/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also try a sports band for glasses, as I did during Army Basic and AIT. They can be ugly, wear out, and need washing, but they work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also extra, small &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B078XR9K38&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;silicone nose pads&lt;/a&gt; or large &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ebay.com/i/142828728431?chn=ps&amp;amp;norover=1&amp;amp;mkevt=1&amp;amp;mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&amp;amp;mkcid=2&amp;amp;itemid=142828728431&amp;amp;targetid=595076158768&amp;amp;device=c&amp;amp;mktype=pla&amp;amp;googleloc=9030800&amp;amp;poi=&amp;amp;campaignid=1689407468&amp;amp;mkgroupid=74365777668&amp;amp;rlsatarget=pla-595076158768&amp;amp;abcId=1140476&amp;amp;merchantid=101510359&amp;amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIga3Tzq-F5AIVCdlkCh2MYAOfEAQYByABEgKQnPD_BwE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;nose pads&lt;/a&gt; specific to prevent slipping as well as &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07B6K9SZQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;retainers&lt;/a&gt;&quot; that go on the ear pieces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;: all links to products are just for ease of explanation and as examples. It's where I found the randomly found products to add to this answer, nothing more.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2019-08-15T17:24:56.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21247" CreationDate="2019-08-15T18:13:09.937" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are plenty of metal polishing/buffing compounds around, as well as buffing wheels for bench top grinders, angle grinders, and roto-tools which all can be Googled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have an colored anodized finish, a bit of paint or nail polish might work. Use a fine brush to paint some on, then wipe off anything that overflows the scratch, which can be difficult to impossible to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with either of these is: will it match your existing laptops finish? I'm afraid that anything you do will likely make a larger, more noticeable mark than the scratch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used to be a computer tech and still work with/on computers (for a total of over 20 years) and scratches are going to continue to happen. No matter how gentle you think you are with your laptop, scratches are going to happen. Most of them will appear more subtly than this one, but they'll happen. I actually recommend against laptops as a professional opinion, since they are more likely to be damaged and destroyed than a desktop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best thing (and probably hardest thing) is to accept it, learn to ignore it, and just continue on as if it never happened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, throw a sticker over it. Favorite band, favorite sports team, favorite video game, whatever, as long as you don't mind it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2019-08-15T18:13:09.937" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21225" CreationDate="2019-08-15T18:37:20.537" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Beyond the great answer by Stan, there are actually a few tools that'll demagnetize things. Googling &quot;demagnetizer&quot; seemed to bring up a lot of good options, with a lot of places to get them, including the standard online, department, and home improvement stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can demagnetize the tips of the jaws, but not the whole tool with this one.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/loCakm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/loCakm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Demagnitizer and magnetizer in one&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You rub the tool on the outside of this block to  demagnetize, if I remember correctly.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lj537m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lj537m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Alternate Demagnitizer and magnetizer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also get an electromagnet to do the same. The below is a random example that happens to demagnetize watches, but there's others out there, including ones that do old-school CRT TV screens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tbest-Professional-Mechanical-Wristwatch-Demagnetizer-Watch-Repair-Demagnetizing-Tool-110-220v-Demagnetizer-Watch-Demagnetizer/573165102&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tbest-Professional-Mechanical-Wristwatch-Demagnetizer-Watch-Repair-Demagnetizing-Tool-110-220v-Demagnetizer-Watch-Demagnetizer/573165102&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2019-08-15T18:37:20.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21318" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21225" CreationDate="2019-08-15T19:17:13.747" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was able to demagnetize the vise grips by heating it up for about 5 minutes using a propane torch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2019-08-15T19:17:13.747" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21319" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21309" CreationDate="2019-08-15T19:39:55.640" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't have a car. I have given this advice to everyone who has had a similar problem as yourself. The technique is ridiculously easy. Use the technology to its best advantage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you have backed into your parking spot and are the correct distance from the curb, pull ahead as far as you can (or dare). It's okay if you want to take your time, no rush. Slowly, pull yourself ahead to the point where you might touch.&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Stop.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, look at the rear view given by the camera. Use the coloured grid to locate half of the distance. All you need to place your car between the objects is to use half of the remaining available parking space that you can see in the camera. Slowly back up until you get halfway there. &lt;strong&gt;Stop.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Done&lt;/strong&gt;. The parking concept is to centre your car in the available space — using proportions — which is easier than to determine a distance the old fashion way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It &lt;em&gt;might&lt;/em&gt; take you two tries the first time you try it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-08-15T19:46:04.220" LastActivityDate="2019-08-15T19:46:04.220" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21309" CreationDate="2019-08-16T00:14:08.677" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;High tech solution: &lt;strong&gt;Laser distance meter&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zMFKz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zMFKz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Handheld_laser_distance_meter.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Park behind another car at a comfortable distance.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold the meter out the window and measure that distance.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The next time you go to park, use this tool to measure the distance&#xA;to the car in front of you as you roll in. Some meters will even have&#xA;a beep function so you can know when to stop without taking your eyes&#xA;off the parking spot.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2019-08-16T00:14:08.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21323" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-16T09:40:33.883" Score="0" ViewCount="2318" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've tried everything warm water and soap , hairdryer and knife .. etc ... I need something effective . Can someone help ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28322" LastActivityDate="2019-08-28T20:29:18.140" Title="Double-sided tape residue on painted wall, how did I remove it?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21323" CreationDate="2019-08-16T09:52:09.613" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try lighter fluid - apply some to a paper towel and rub at the residue in a circular motion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll want to check the painted surface for color fastness on a suitably hidden spot first to be sure it's not going to damage the paint (although this is unlikely in my experience)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25702" LastActivityDate="2019-08-16T09:52:09.613" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21326" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-16T18:56:56.557" Score="0" ViewCount="1042" Body="&lt;p&gt;Despite already having a supposedly pretty good mousepad (a QcK) and a decent gaming mouse specifically for precision, it still slips sometimes by about a pixel when I click (not everyone needs pixel-precision in their daily work, but I do). I'm not sure if it's due to the mousepad not having enough stopping power, if the mouse feet are too worn, or even if the sensor is picking up noise, but I'm wondering if there's any way to increase a mouse's stopping power/static friction without necessarily increasing its kinetic friction (e.g. pouring viscous sludge over my mousepad isn't the right way to go). DIY mouse weights? Something to put on the feet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28327" LastActivityDate="2019-09-21T05:00:33.723" Title="Increasing mouse/mousepad stopping power?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21327" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21326" CreationDate="2019-08-16T19:27:05.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can think of three solutions to the problem &lt;em&gt;&quot;it still slips sometimes by about a pixel when I click&quot;&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A lateral solution could be:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Change the mouse settings on the computer to reduce its sensitivity or motion scale.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I encounter this when editing graphics images, and another solution is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Zoom in to the image so that the &quot;pixels&quot; are bigger.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But my usual method is this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place a finger of the other hand either against the mouse, to steady it, or on top of the mouse, to give it more weight against slippage, before releasing the mouse button.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2019-08-16T19:27:05.253" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21331" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2019-08-18T03:46:11.180" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My sister scratched me and I was bleeding so I used the t shirt(green) and the duck tape (leopard) and it works but you should use a bad and old t shirt so you won't ruin a good shirt. I now use this regularly so we never have to buy band aids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zn7Qt.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zn7Qt.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28336" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2019-08-19T13:49:48.500" LastActivityDate="2019-08-19T13:49:48.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21332" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20429" CreationDate="2019-08-18T15:15:27.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;On some modern smart TVs you can download an app for your phone that will pair with your tv over the wifi network and allow you to control it that way. This is true for my roku tv.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2019-08-18T15:15:27.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20633" CreationDate="2019-08-18T15:28:01.627" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You said that you have already run the jeans thru your washing machine... but did you put them in the dryer? It is likely a lost cause if you did as it would have set the stain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BUT! On the chance that you didn't do that there are a few suggestions to try on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hunker.com/13422767/how-to-get-gel-ink-out-of-my-clothes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Hunker.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One such suggestion reads:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;To remove gel ink, pen manufacturer Uni-Ball recommends mixing together 1 teaspoon of ammonia and a gallon of water. Pour the mixture in a spray bottle and add a scoop of enzyme laundry detergent to the mixture. Shake the bottle to mix the ingredients thoroughly and spray the ink stain, completely saturating it.&#xA;Once the fabric is soaked through, use an old toothbrush to work out the stain. Rinse the ammonia solution out of the material and examine it. If the stain has faded but still remains, repeat the procedure. Wash the garment when you are satisfied that the stain is gone or try a different cleaning solution.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are concerned about using ammonia on the jeans there are a few other options to try that don't seem as caustic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps!! Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28338" LastActivityDate="2019-08-18T15:28:01.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21334" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20999" CreationDate="2019-08-18T16:55:05.090" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/E7ha0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Bottle&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fill glass spritz bottle... rubbing alcohol (3 parts).  2 drops dish detergent.  top off with water. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23953" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-08-18T17:06:35.183" LastActivityDate="2019-08-18T17:06:35.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21335" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21339" CreationDate="2019-08-18T20:32:27.177" Score="1" ViewCount="157" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I am out somewhere and I have a nose bleed, how can I stop it in a fast and clean way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26899" LastActivityDate="2019-08-25T16:41:35.720" Title="How to stop a nose bleed once it starts?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21336" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21335" CreationDate="2019-08-18T20:57:28.107" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way we were taught to stop a nosebleed was to apply firm pressure on the upper-lip just under the nose. Lean forward, breathe through your mouth and if possible use a cold compress (ice in a cloth) to reduce swelling. That was a thousand years ago.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nowadays, according to Harvard.edu, however:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Pinch with enough pressure to press both sides of your nose firmly against the septum—the cartilage in the middle of your nose. The tissue on either side of the nose puts pressure on the bleeding blood vessel, which is usually on the septum. If the bleeding slows or stops, you are pinching in the right place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YeiB1.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YeiB1.png&quot; alt=&quot;Stopping Nosebleed image, NYT &quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-08-19T12:44:48.420" LastActivityDate="2019-08-19T12:44:48.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21326" CreationDate="2019-08-19T05:24:20.303" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You answered:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;changing DPI settings and such was the first thing I had thought about, but that didn't really help&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the (other) answer told you about changing the &lt;strong&gt;sensitivity&lt;/strong&gt;, not the DPI.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I use my mouse for gaming, actually, not image editing&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is your conflict: the classical &quot;speed vs. accuracy&quot;. As you were told, decreasing sensitivity (speed) would enable you to stop your mouse more precisely. At the cost of reaching your destination in a longer time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have to assume that you have to adjust the mouse settings until you get the best out of them (you should have a more complex control panel for it, compared with a standard cheap mouse). After you get there, you need more practicing using the mouse better - aka to become a better gamer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-08-19T05:24:20.303" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21338" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21323" CreationDate="2019-08-19T05:28:13.873" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a similar problem, but applied on a wooden door frame - I wanted to protect the door frame while painting the walls. I got the problem of glue left on the wood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At somebody's suggestion, I rubbed the affected area with a cloth dipped in kitchen oil. There was some work, but the glue eventually came off. After that, removing the excess oil was not a big issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your case, you should test your wall first, to see if the oil would damage it. Do the test in a hidden area, to be protected in case of a positive test.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-08-19T05:28:13.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21339" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21335" CreationDate="2019-08-19T11:34:18.307" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I used to suffer from nose bleeds A LOT! Every time I would get one I would follow these steps: First, lean forward with firm pressure at the &lt;strong&gt;top of the nose&lt;/strong&gt; . Once the first rush has come out, lean &lt;strong&gt;back&lt;/strong&gt;. This will help prevent the flow of blood outwards, but redirect it inwards. This method usually helped me every time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, if you are getting nose bleeds regularly, you might want to visit a GP to check if you don't have a damaged vein in your nose that is the cause for your nose bleed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27801" LastActivityDate="2019-08-19T11:34:18.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21340" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2019-08-19T15:02:27.227" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For more significant injuries, where you might be looking for a trauma pad or large gauze pads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Feminine hygiene pads make great trauma pads.  The are individually wrapped and cleaner than anything else you might find.  Open the package, apply to the area that is bleeding, use pressure as needed.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep a couple in your emergency pack, they can be used for either intended or repropse usage.  They can also serve as emergency fire starting materials. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2019-08-19T15:02:27.227" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21342" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21323" CreationDate="2019-08-19T18:01:08.640" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used rubbing alcohol before and it seems to do the job. However you need to watch out not to rub the paint off walls. I believe paints that can be removed using water can wash with this. (Now I have small washed stain on my wall). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28343" LastActivityDate="2019-08-19T18:01:08.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21343" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6910" CreationDate="2019-08-19T19:13:22.047" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often use a small, handheld vacuum (such as a Dust Buster or Dirt Devil).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WKb1f.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WKb1f.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you chase the flying insect around, you can often catch it, especially if it lands somewhere (wall, window, mirror...). Once you catch it inside the vacuum, step outside, open up the vacuum to empty it, and let the insect fly away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Note: I've been doing that with our most recent infestation of fruit flies. They seem completely unharmed after getting sucked into our hand-held vacuum!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-08-19T19:13:22.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21344" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11310" CreationDate="2019-08-19T20:28:35.803" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;when done get a piece of playdough to pick up the shavings&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28344" LastActivityDate="2019-08-19T20:28:35.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21345" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="21346" CreationDate="2019-08-19T21:25:25.767" Score="1" ViewCount="2081" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a typical studio apartment in US. It has an open kitchen with a range hood but the the range hood only sucks smoke from the stove to the ceiling, i.e., no outside air circulation. This is the layout of my studio:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WNO2Y.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WNO2Ym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Layout&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The window and front door are the only two openings to outside. There are not windows or ventilation fans in the bathroom. I have put a window fan at the window, which points outwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I cook, it creates a substantial amount of smoke. It takes a day for the odor to mostly disappear. I am afraid the window fan is not very helpful because it only allows the air between the window and the front door to circulate. The air of most part of my home, including the stove, is still dead. So, I would have to wait for the smoke to slowly diffuse to the area between the window and the front door and be removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What should I do to make the fresh air circulate through my whole home so that the odor could be removed quickly?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28345" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-08-29T10:19:05.157" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T10:22:39.117" Title="Good ventilation for open kitchen in a studio apartment?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;fan&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21346" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21345" CreationDate="2019-08-20T05:04:18.633" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I see two solutions. To fix this properly, you should add a duct to move the flow from the stove to outside a window or some other way out of the apartment. Since that is probably outside your reasonable area of cost/benefit, you can use your current exhaust fan, but add another fan in the room that perturbs all the air. It will not be as efficient as direct extraction via the range hood, but it will probably clear the air in around an hour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2019-08-20T05:04:18.633" CommentCount="15" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21345" CreationDate="2019-08-20T09:57:22.593" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Obtain a free-standing folding screen to place between the door and the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CtK5g.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CtK5gm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;layout with folding screen&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will divert the moving air past the cooker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-08-29T10:22:39.117" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T10:22:39.117" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21348" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21345" CreationDate="2019-08-20T11:06:41.437" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not sure that the setup below is practically possible (depending on the items availability in the shops).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The basic idea would be to create a path to remove all &quot;poluted&quot; air outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The kitchen hood pushes air through the first tube into a tube in the bathroom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The tube in the bathroom is thicker that the tube in the kitchen.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There is a vent opening at the beginning of the tube in the bathroom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The tube from the kitchen goes &quot;significantly&quot; past this vent opening.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After a &quot;while&quot;, the bathroom vent tube may have a smaller diameter.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;At the exit from the room (to the outside world), there is an extracting ventilator.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If only the hood ventilator is on, it will exhaust air outside, pulling some of the bathroom air also.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If only the outside ventilator is ON, then it will extract air from both kitchen and bathroom.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If both ventilators are ON, they both work together for the same thing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This solution assumes that you are able / want to drill some thick holes for the ait tubes, one of them on the exterior wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: &lt;strong&gt;The room may actually have a venting tube already somewhere&lt;/strong&gt;, in which case you only need to connect to that venting tube - at least one less drilling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hX1vj.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hX1vjm.png&quot; alt=&quot;sketch&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-08-29T10:22:04.093" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T10:22:04.093" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21349" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-20T13:53:12.570" Score="4" ViewCount="76" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in South Florida where the summer sun has no mercy. I drive a new van and I've taken steps to keep the inside cooler during the day. I live in the van for weeks at a time and need to store things in the van. I rarely hang out inside the van from 11am to 3pm unless it's parked in the shade or unless the AC is turned on. At night I have a very large and powerful vent fan and have no issues sleeping in the van even in July and August. However, my goal and concern here is with keeping some items in the van when parked in the sun. I can't afford to run my freezer every day. Items include dry good and things like Herbal supplements, Teas, instant coffee and Olive oil. These are not things that are generally very sensitive to some warmth and humidity ... but I want to see what I can do to offer them a safe storage in my van. Here's what I've done so far:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Install a large aluminum and glass solar panel on my roof, this the space directly above the place i store these things and blocks the sun. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open large vent opening under the solar panel where heat escapes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Install reflective mirror vinyl where the solar panel does not cover. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Install reflective insulation a 1/2 inch below the roof metal&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Install a sealed plywood ceiling &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Placing said items in an insulated bag&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Placing the insulated bag in a highly insulated and sealed Freezer (that is usually off)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These updates make a huge difference, but still the inside of a metal van who's exterior can get so hot you can fry an egg so it's not like the cabinets inside my insulated, air conditioned Cinder Block and Wood house were it's always below 80F.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I am wondering...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I need to test and confirm this with a thermostat, but any idea how hot it might get inside that insulated bag/freezer in a van set up as described parked in the Florida sun?&#xA;Does it sound like these items are going to go bad or worse be dangerous for consumption if stored as describe ... I mean, tea and herbs are dry leaves and roots ... what if the temp inside the bag is 90 F degrees? Is it even possible it could be 90F inside that bag?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28350" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-08-20T14:53:38.570" LastActivityDate="2019-08-22T13:33:45.237" Title="Storing herbs, spices, coffee and tea in my Florida van? Temperature inside insulated bag inside insulated freezer" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;car&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21351" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-20T18:56:02.803" Score="0" ViewCount="239" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tim Hortons offers a drink called an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/menu/iced-capp.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;iced capp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; that behaves in a most infuriating way. No doubt similar concoctions are available to those who live outside the true north strong and free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The iced capp is partly in liquid and partly in solid state. It is drunk through a straw.&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt; By the time one gets to the bottom, at a normal rate of drinking, even on a hot day, one has extracted the liquid and encounters an undrinkably solid remnant that, moreover, leads to more and more &quot;slurping&quot; noise as you near the end of the drink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Presumably one could wait an hour or however long it takes for it to melt. But this is not ideal. One solution is to constantly stir as you drink.&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; However, even frantically stirring between sips doesn't entirely remove the blockage, and it requires two hands, which is often impractical. I also just tried stirring in some milk after I got home in an attempt to melt or dissolve the dregs, with no luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any better solution?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RD4pJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dOUG1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;iced capp&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; The temptation to write &quot;ice cap&quot;, in line with pronunciation, is almost insurmountable even though I know it's wrong.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt; Mea culpa.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; This requires removing the lid with its narrow aperture, for some reason not pictured on the Tims product page.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22214" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-09-02T06:05:08.230" LastActivityDate="2019-09-02T06:05:08.230" Title="Drink a whole iced capp" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21352" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21351" CreationDate="2019-08-21T02:24:52.670" Score="-4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consume what you can and or wish. It doesn't matter. As soon as it is difficult to consume easily or comfortably, discard the product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Everything you see in the photo is/are undigestible plastic by-products. There is no beneficial nutritional value remaining. There was no significant beneficial nutritional value in the &quot;product&quot; you purchased even &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; you accepted and paid for it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cup, the top, the straw, and the residue, etc. should be discarded as non-recyclable environmentally undesirable plastic materials&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-08-21T02:24:52.670" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21354" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21345" CreationDate="2019-08-21T10:54:06.300" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think a ceiling fan might help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SnFul.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SnFulm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;ceiling fan&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27249" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-08-29T10:21:20.933" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T10:21:20.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15214" CreationDate="2019-08-21T20:49:23.840" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;GOJO Hand cleaner or any hand cleaner in a jar that's based on petroleum will dissolve the sticker's glue.  It's safe and easy to work with and the sticker falls off without leaving a trace once it has soaked in it for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28357" LastActivityDate="2019-08-21T20:49:23.840" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21356" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-21T22:43:01.060" Score="3" ViewCount="142" Body="&lt;p&gt;My dishwashing soap fell through a gap and went behind my refrigerator. I took a broom and got it to stand upright but I don't know how I can get it out. I can't pull my fridge out as it's in there tight so my only option is to go behind and there is only about 3 inches. Any suggestions on getting it from there?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28358" LastEditorUserId="2850" LastEditDate="2019-08-29T18:14:39.983" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T16:26:25.200" Title="Retrieving behind the refrigerator" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21357" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-22T02:20:46.313" Score="-1" ViewCount="213" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandparents haven't cleaned the condenser coils at the back of their fridge for 6 years, and worry that it's grubby. Their fridge whirs louder and louder, and they  feel heat when they place their hand near the back.  They're too frail to pull it out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WSMAD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WSMADm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/09ajZTO.jpg&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-28T15:51:43.207" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T15:51:43.207" Title="How can I clean the back of my fridge, without pulling out the fridge?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21358" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21326" CreationDate="2019-08-22T04:14:38.030" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use your thumb and ring finger as sort of adjustable, retractable &quot;mouse feet&quot;: keep them up when you need fast and wide mouse movements, put them slightly down to the mouse pad for additional friction when you need smaller and more precise mouse movements, jam them into the mouse pad while squeezing the mouse tight when you need no mouse movements at all. I've once heard about this &quot;technique&quot; from some youtube gamer explaining how to aim more efficiently in 3D shooters, although by that time I've been using my mouse like that intuitively for several years already, so perhaps &quot;technique&quot; is too big of a word for that, but still it may be not completely obvious to everyone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21176" LastActivityDate="2019-08-22T04:14:38.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21359" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21345" CreationDate="2019-08-22T05:48:00.510" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another solution came to my mind. You did not mention any details of the room, so I cannot tell if it is doable in your case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The solution suggested by @WeatherVane is good, IF you change the direction of the airflow, as you stated in a comment. However, there will still be a lot of smoke in the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My idea would be to use flexible (maybe even extensible) tubes. Connect one end to the output of the hood, and the other end will dangle near the window. When you want to cook, just place the dangling end outside - and no smoke will travel the room freely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will work best if you already have some tall furniture on the wall between the door and the window. Or if you can hang the tubes somehow from the ceiling (or the upper parts of the wall).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can use some tall supports on the floor (even DIY), to hang the tubes near the ceiling. The idea is applied for the lamp below, to &quot;suspend&quot; the bulb:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8ehTq.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8ehTqm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Standard Floor lamp&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-08-29T10:20:48.020" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T10:20:48.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21360" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21357" CreationDate="2019-08-22T05:56:23.793" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is important to know exactly the placement of the fridge, and of other things around it. As in... do you have any access to the back?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there are &quot;big&quot; things stuck to it, you can use a stick, or a strong(er) metal wire with a hook at the end, to take them out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is dust, use some brush for dusting:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bYZ1E.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bYZ1E.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, compressed air will work, but all the dust will then flow happily in the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the space around the fridge is very crowded, then it is a pain in the behind. Of the fridge :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One idea would be to create a string loop, larger than the fridge. Imagine a belt for the pants. But for the fridge. This string loop will go around the fridge, and it will be able to move freely, left-right and up-down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Attach a fluffy something to the string in one place, &quot;spherical&quot; or &quot;longish&quot; (it must embrace the string entirely, otherwise it will not press against the dirt). The fluff will brush the rear of the fridge, dislodging the dirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For better results, a vacuum-cleaner's hose should follow the fluff, to add the dust. Otherwise, the dust will go back on the fridge, or in the entire kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: ask your grandparents to take a picture of the back of the fridge, using the smartphone's camera, with the flash on. If they are lucky, no cleaning will be needed. Alternatively, use a mirror and a flashlight (a bit more difficult, but doable).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-08-23T05:42:42.957" LastActivityDate="2019-08-23T05:42:42.957" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21361" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21356" CreationDate="2019-08-22T06:03:44.873" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a strong long wire with a hook at the end. And a good supply of patience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-08-22T06:03:44.873" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21356" CreationDate="2019-08-22T09:13:21.267" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure how much of a hack it is, but I have one of these...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M4U8n.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M4U8nm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;FLexible grabber&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Known as &quot;flexible grabbers&quot;, these are easily available from decent hardware shops or online.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;They are specifically for getting stuff from behind radiators or under fridges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A spring-loaded claw on the end will grip the offending item, although it can sometimes be fiddly to get enough grip to pull something up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-08-29T10:17:53.027" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T10:17:53.027" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2019-08-22T12:54:00.640" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The freshest eggs are the hardest to peel, but when I got my 2 pet chickens I learned how to peel even soft boiled eggs that are fresh out of the chicken. Since it isn't necessary to refrigerate newly laid eggs, I can drop them directly into boiling water without them breaking and experimented with the timing until I found that 4 1/2 minutes was the perfect length of time for the way I like them. Have a bowl of ICE water ready and immediately drop them in it for just a few seconds. Gently tap the egg all over and it peels easily. It takes only a few seconds in the ice water and the egg will still be hot enough inside that you may need to hold it with a towel to peel it. Best eggs ever!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28363" LastActivityDate="2019-08-22T12:54:00.640" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21364" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-22T13:17:11.667" Score="5" ViewCount="107" Body="&lt;p&gt;I won a trophy and it is made out of glass almost entirely, except a label regarding the event on the front. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is, there is no unique identification mark for it. (Like our names, the event for which we won). There are about 10-15 winners of various events and we need to submit it to our school and we would receive them back later. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way in which I could make some identification mark on it?(sentimental value)(I don't want to have it interchanged with someone else's)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to make it very obvious by writing my name,etc on paper and then sticking it on to the trophy. I also don't want to damage the label.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28364" LastActivityDate="2019-08-22T16:36:04.570" Title="Applying identification mark on a glass trophy" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21349" CreationDate="2019-08-22T13:33:45.237" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Insulation does not keep things cool or hot, it just slows heat transfer. In the end, the temperature in the cooler will stay at roughly the average car temperature. If you want to keep it cool, freeze two bottles of water (squeezing out a little bit so it doesn't expand enough to break the bottle). Each day, exchange the melted water bottle with the frozen one. The temperature will still swing a lot (after the bottle melts), but it will stay much cooler than the ambient car temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2019-08-22T13:33:45.237" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21357" CreationDate="2019-08-22T14:27:48.293" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It pains me to provide a &quot;BUY SOMETHING&quot; answer on Lifehacks — for a problem (in this case) that does not need a lifehack so much as physical effort. But you asked about something that someone suspects has a problem but can't or won't be verified and will be treated &quot;in-situ.&quot; There are many other cases where circumstances prevent an obvious remedy. In that spirit…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many special attachments for vacuum cleaners for pulling grunge (dust, cobwebs, lint and hair) from hard-to-reach places. These things are made to reach into all those limited access places - like heating vents, grates, dryer vents and lint traps, between radiators and under and around refrigerators and ovens. Buy or rent one or more gadgets that appeals to them. If your elderly relatives will have something to use, maybe they'll use it more often than once every six years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While an air compressor or pressure washer would probably do a better job of removing the dirt, A vacuum cleaner for a residential location would probably be a wiser choice to control spreading this contamination around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The very real difficulty your elderly relatives face is not being able to see what they're doing. That's not a trivial issue for anyone at any age. In this case, just do it anyway and hope for the best. Maybe doing something badly and inefficiently is better than doing nothing. At the worst, they'll probably dilute the gunk by spreading it around. In addition, they'll have to be pretty flexible to lie on the floor and climb on things to reach inconvenient places with the cleaning equipment. Who knows, maybe the exercise will be good for them at their age?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wish them luck for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-08-22T14:27:48.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21367" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21364" CreationDate="2019-08-22T14:59:40.360" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Congratulations!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Print your name, address, and student ID neatly and discretely on a small piece of clear cellophane tape using a fine-point permanent black marker and apply it to the base/bottom of the trophy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative is to do the same thing on the sticky side of the tape and do the same thing. Printing on that side is more resilient to being rubbed-off by handling. Many fancy transparent jar labels are printed with the ink on the adhesive inside of the label before application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-08-22T14:59:40.360" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21368" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21364" CreationDate="2019-08-22T15:49:09.973" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even simpler than the clear tape mentioned in another answer: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Write or draw directly on the (bottom of) the trophy with a permanent marker, remove it with rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover when you get it back. Previously degreasing the area you are planning to write on can improve the durability of the marker. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Optional:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can protect the marker with clear tape, but some brands are prone to leave a bit of a residue, especially if they have been exposed to warmth (think illuminated trophy-case) for some time. The alcohol or nail polish remover will help here as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2019-08-22T16:36:04.570" LastActivityDate="2019-08-22T16:36:04.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21369" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21364" CreationDate="2019-08-22T16:34:26.933" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want to create a mark that will be “invisible” to the casual and unknowing observer, use clear nail polish, preferably in an unobtrusive spot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either apply a “dot” for a 3D-effect or choose something with a different sheen, e.g. a matte top coat on a glossy trophy. Almost as good is a polish with a very light tint or even better, a bit of iridescence.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This suggestion is best for smooth, unpainted glass, on etched / rough surfaces, there’s a risk of permanent discoloration or damage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plus, you can’t rely on whoever dispenses the trophies to recognize the mark, so you’d either give them clear (no pun intended) instructions or be present when they get taken out of the display case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove the mark with nail polish remover afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2019-08-22T16:34:26.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21370" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7149" CreationDate="2019-08-22T18:11:23.990" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My wife discovered something that most ants loathe and detest. They will go to any lengths to avoid it and escape it. They will not go near it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you do is put a TINY amount on, in, or near any thing or area where ants are and… They're gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;She first noticed its effect on tiny black ants in a bathroom and then with tiny pharaoh ants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is this magic ant repellant? &lt;strong&gt;CHANEL™ Body Powder&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try a pinch on a sheet of facial tissue and put in in a plastic bag to coat the tissue lightly and evenly. You do not need much. After all, how much body powder does a tiny insect need for their tiny antibodies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put your infested piece on the tissue or lay the tissue on the keyboard. The ants will find their way out of any ports on the sides. Otherwise cover half of the keyboard so they can escape from the other side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the ants vacate the premises, the residue will keep the place void of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd love to watch. Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-08-22T18:11:23.990" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21371" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-23T01:32:37.487" Score="2" ViewCount="248" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q49b1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q49b1m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;dirty chair&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What's the name for such material? Is it cloth?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Without buying steam cleaners or machines, or transporting to cleaners, how can it be cleaned at home? I have a steam clothes iron, if it can help?  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-08-23T08:59:53.760" LastActivityDate="2020-01-20T04:40:07.933" Title="How can I clean this chair at home?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21371" CreationDate="2019-08-23T05:58:13.520" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I did something similar with the seats in my car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I prepared a solution of water and kitchen liquid detergent.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I applied a very thin layer on the chair, so it would not soak in the foam below (not much, at least).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I brushed a little, and then let it rest, a little. Brushed again.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Used a vacuum cleaner to extract the solution and dirt, and let the place as &quot;dry&quot; as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat 3 and 4 with clean water, 1-2 times.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Left the doors open for good ventilation for drying.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of step 1, there are special detergents for carpets. You apply them, and then they dry. After that you just vacuum the solids, containing the detergent and the dirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have no personal experience with these detergents, but I cannot see how you can fail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there is only dust, then you can just &quot;beat&quot; it out fo the chair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the chair to an area where creating dust around is not a problem.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using a stick (or anything similar) beat the cloth of the chair - similar with beat-cleaning a carpet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As needed, a vacuum cleaner will help manage the mess.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Continue until no dust comes out of it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an example, search on you tube for things like: &quot;dust bus chair&quot;, and you will see examples of this procedure, applied to apparently clean seats. I would not recommend the use of a hammer (as seen in one of the videos), as it might damage the cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-08-26T05:16:49.487" LastActivityDate="2019-08-26T05:16:49.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21373" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-23T18:13:49.213" Score="1" ViewCount="202" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does any one of you geniuses out there have a good life hack on hiding TV cords from a TV that is mounted on the wall? Preferably a decorative hack. I want them completely hidden. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28367" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-08-23T19:02:16.590" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T15:50:47.950" Title="TV cords showing" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21373" CreationDate="2019-08-23T19:00:06.117" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;One idea is a tall plant or indoor tree (even a fake one). I assume the cords just hang down from the wall-mounted TV, so you could place the plant in front of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/o3bLP.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/o3bLP.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One advantage of a fake plant is that you can get one that's exactly the right height, and you won't have to deal with it growing taller.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-08-23T21:05:38.870" LastActivityDate="2019-08-23T21:05:38.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21375" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-23T19:15:41.710" Score="1" ViewCount="586" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a shower in a new house, and the floor of it is dirty. If I google &quot;how to clean shower floor&quot; the answers I get largely depend on the type of floor. I have no idea what the floor is made of (it's uniform white plastic-y material).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My Question Is:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I go about figuring out what material the floor is? Once I get some insight into this, I can approach figuring out how to clean this material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28370" LastActivityDate="2019-09-03T01:39:16.310" Title="How to know what material shower floor is made of and what cleaning products to use on it?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21375" CreationDate="2019-08-23T19:22:04.950" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's a &lt;em&gt;new&lt;/em&gt; house, you should be able to contact the contractor who built it and ask.  Presumably, however, it's just &quot;new to you&quot; and you don't have that option.  We'll start with the likely possibilities: fiberglass, plastic of one sort or another, tile, epoxy/stone (aka engineered stone), or stainless steel -- those pretty well cover the range for no-tub showers built since the 1970s.  Bare natural stone is quite uncommon; concrete is very rare.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply put, you should be able to distinguish these by eye or feel -- or anyone experienced in home construction can, at the least.  The ones that are most similar are fiberglass and molded plastic, but those need similar care so almost don't matter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-08-23T19:22:04.950" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21377" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18622" CreationDate="2019-08-23T19:46:28.980" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes the TSA lock is stuck in its last position, take your fingernail and spin it back (counter clock wise ) to its original position. That was the case with my Samsonite, it would not lock, any combination would pop out the zippers, I pressed the button to change the combination, but then the button did not spring back up. I tried everything, then for some reason I looked at the TSA keyhole and spun it with my fingernail and the button popped back out and everything began functioning as it should.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28372" LastActivityDate="2019-08-23T19:46:28.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21380" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-24T01:42:13.433" Score="1" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/x4wWw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/x4wWwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Pair of boots&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The right one is what they are both supposed to look like. I treated both boots the same, and one turned lighter in color while one stayed almost exactly the same. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28375" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-08-29T10:07:32.830" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T10:07:32.830" Title="I saddle-soaped my leather cowboy boots, and now instead of being a darker brown one of them is tan. How do I fix this?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21335" CreationDate="2019-08-24T09:47:44.307" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep the pressure steady for 10 minutes. Not cheating to see if the bleeding has stopped. Also holding ice in your mouth may decrease the bleeding by 25%.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28378" LastActivityDate="2019-08-24T09:47:44.307" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21380" CreationDate="2019-08-24T15:58:28.060" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Isn't &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle_soap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;saddle &quot;soap&quot;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;em&gt;primarily&lt;/em&gt; meant to clean leather? Regardless, there are many different formulas sold as such. Maybe the kind that you used cleaned off the dirt or even the dye in the polish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neatsfoot_oil&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Neatsfoot oil&lt;/a&gt; darkens everything leather that I have ever used it on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27297" LastActivityDate="2019-08-24T15:58:28.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21383" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18723" CreationDate="2019-08-24T18:11:01.977" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This happened to me. I took the filter out and then put a tea towel down on the counter and smacked the jug against it (so the open bit was hitting the counter)... it ended up falling out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28380" LastActivityDate="2019-08-24T18:11:01.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21388" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21335" CreationDate="2019-08-25T16:41:35.720" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was suffering of this a lot, so I am expert on this :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sit down, stay calm, bend your head slightly forward, use a tissue and press the nostril gently. Breathe well with the other nostril. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you are overheated, e.g. the bleeding happened in hot weather or sport situation, it's very good to put wet fabric at the back of your head and at the forehead.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After several minutes, when you feel your blood coagulated, release the pressure and if there is no more bleeding, just breathe through the nostril (while still sitting still) - the access of oxygen will speed up the coagulation and finalize it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;At this point, you will probably have a mucus mixed with blood in your nose, which is not really pleasant and the coagulation might not be finished because of it ... the safest way would be to just let it be, but for me, I sometimes do a risky thing: I blow my nose... if I do it too soon, I start bleeding again; if it works, I get rid of the bloody mucus and coagulation finishes greatly and I can breathe cleanly. Most people do not recommend it though :-)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following advices did not work for me (I got so many wrong advices from adults when I was a kid and none of them actually worked):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;bending head backward&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;pressing the root of the nose&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18259" LastActivityDate="2019-08-25T16:41:35.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21225" CreationDate="2019-08-25T16:54:54.187" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My father did it many years ago at home with old &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldering_gun&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;soldering gun&lt;/a&gt; that he always had at home. It was very easy:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the item to be demagnetized far away from the soldering gun.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn on the soldering gun&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the item as close as possible to the rear of the gun (not the hot part!) and keep it there.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Very slowly move it away from the soldering gun&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn off the sondering gun&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How it works:&lt;/strong&gt; the rear part of the soldering gun creates a magnetic field of periodically changing polarity (it's under alternate current). As you slowly move the item away, it's magnetic field will be constantly oscillating with lesser and lesser amplitude, so it will basically converge to zero :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WOvNG.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WOvNGm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;PS: the image is just for illustration (not our original soldering gun :))&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18259" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T10:14:17.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21390" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21371" CreationDate="2019-08-25T17:05:33.840" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used very simple method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put some water on it (not much)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a soap and rub it on it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a bit more water and friction to make the soap work&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a vacuum cleaner and put dry toilet paper inside (so it can absorb water)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vacuum clean the sofa to take the water and soap out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add a bit more water to dissolve the redundant soap in the fabric&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat steps 5 - 6 until the fabric is reasonably soap-less :-)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let it dry out&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the wet toilet paper from the vacuum cleaner :-)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The vacuum cleaner will actually take out so much water that it will dry much faster. I usethis procedure any time when I for example spill some liquid on my carpet or an upholstered chair and the liquid needs to be removed as soon as possible (to not catch mold), and eventually needs to be cleaned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18259" LastEditorUserId="18259" LastEditDate="2020-01-17T11:25:55.627" LastActivityDate="2020-01-17T11:25:55.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21391" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-27T10:24:41.390" Score="5" ViewCount="1124" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had my Motorola Moto e5 Play phone in my bag, and a bit of chocolate melted into the headphone jack. I tried to use tape on the end of a toothpick, but it didn't work. I need my headphones to chat to my mates. Anybody's help would be fine. Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28388" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-08-27T18:39:50.303" LastActivityDate="2020-02-13T21:44:39.740" Title="How can I remove melted chocolate from my phone's headphone jack?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21391" CreationDate="2019-08-27T11:14:07.560" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A combination of gentle heat (hair dryer on low or medium, perhaps), followed immediately by suction (from the smallest nozzle you have for a vacuum cleaner, or ideally a keyboard cleaning attachment or similar) may get enough of the chocolate out to allow the headphone jack to function as it should.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If not, don't try sticking things inside to clean it; just take the phone to a repair shop and ask for an estimate, then decide whether it's worth repairing or needs replacing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-08-27T11:14:07.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21393" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21391" CreationDate="2019-08-27T12:22:05.677" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best option to avoid damage to the phone is to take it to a repair shop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using heat + suction is a good advice, as given in the answer from @ZeissIkon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, you may try using cotton swabs (the ones used for cleaning ear canals). Of course, the cotton swab must be small enough to enter the hole in the phone. Use it as a brush, to clean the chocolate. You can use this option in addition to heat - the melted chocolate will be absorbed by the cotton.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might have some additional success if you use some solvent to dissolve the chocolate: spray for electrical contacts, WD40, alcohol. &lt;strong&gt;Apply the solvent on the cotton swab&lt;/strong&gt; (not inside the phone), and then clean inside. There should be no excess of solvent on the cotton swab when you insert it into the phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTE: DO NOT KEEP THE PHONE WITH THE HOLE UPWARDS WHEN APPLYING HEAT!!&lt;/strong&gt; All the chocolate will go deeper inside the phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if it is uncomfortable, keep the phone up with the hole downwards. This will help any chocolate / solvent / dirt come out of the phone, gravitationally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: if possible, remove the battery from the phone before attempting the cleaning. Just in case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-08-27T12:22:05.677" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21397" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21323" CreationDate="2019-08-28T20:29:18.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've actually used the same piece of tape to remove the stuck glue. The glue on the tape will usually stick to the glue on the surface really well, then you gently/slowly remove the tape again. Make sure you are touching glue to glue, not bare spot to glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have the tape stuck back to the glue spot, you can also try using a circular motion when pulling off the glue. You can also try using the tape to essentially rub it glue off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a mild solvent oil, like WD-40 or Goop, you'll want to keep it from touching a painted surface as much as possible, as it can damage the paint. I suggest using a cloth towel to apply the solvent to, then gently apply the oil to the whole glue spot, then rub the glue spot off gently. Using a circular motion can help. What this does is allow the solvent to get under the glue as well as preventing the glue from sticking to another section of wall as you remove it. You'll need to wash the solvent off very shortly after removing the glue, so it has less time to dissolve the paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do the same thing with a grease removing soap, like Dawn. Some soaps won't work very well, since they don't work well to dissolve the soap, but they can still help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2019-08-28T20:29:18.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21398" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-28T21:28:29.460" Score="0" ViewCount="1466" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a watch and the wristband is breaking apart. It seems there is no easy way to attach a new wristband to the watch. What are some alternatives to fix the wristband of the watch?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24050" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-08-29T00:04:03.800" LastActivityDate="2019-09-14T17:32:03.827" Title="How to fix watch wristband made out of plastic" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21399" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-08-29T02:59:39.587" Score="2" ViewCount="949" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have some items I want to add rustic handles to by wrapping them in rope. Imagine a frying pan or feather duster. The items are slippery enough that the rope may loosen or even come off. I would like to coat everything in an adhesive gunk that causes the rope to grip better, without actually gluing it. (Typical glue may not adhere, plus I'd like the chance to remove the handle.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sap would be ideal, but I don't have time to go to the forest and hunt for it. 3M 72 spray is supposed to be permanently tacky but its not available in my local stores. I noticed cooking oil forms a sticky mess, so my current thought is to carefully boil some oil and paint that on with the help of rubbing alcohol. Will this work? Should I use a partially drying oil like canola or a more stable oil like olive oil?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Possible solutions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wrap the item with 3M 300 LSE double sided adhesive. This works, even on exotic plastics like Delrin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dip the item in spoiled shellac. For example, blonde (bleached) shellac which has been left in the sun/heat for a long time. However, I'm not sure shellac will grip plastics.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sap, dissolved in a solvent like rubbing alcohol, mineral spirits, or orange oil.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Chewing gum, boiled to make it soft and sanitary.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Latex exercise band, wrapped around then glued to itself with a dab of super glue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;s&gt;Wrap the item with a tack cloth before adding rope.&lt;/s&gt; Even tack cloth adds no grip.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How it should look:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PxQpg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PxQpgm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;wooden handle&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ceUlM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ceUlMm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;rod handle&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-09-02T06:05:21.873" LastActivityDate="2020-08-07T17:23:06.323" Title="How to make a sticky mess (a permanently sticky material like sap)?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21400" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15994" CreationDate="2019-08-29T04:35:58.323" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just pulled it out in a cheap (2 bucks), simple (2 mins), and physical (portable) way! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Steps:&#xA; 1. Go Amazon and search &quot;beauty needle&quot; (I got one from my hero mom!)&#xA; 2. Get a cheap needle like this:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nbJRH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nbJRH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA; 3. Insert the needle, hook the tip, and slowly pull outward, along the gap:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OkGem.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OkGem.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA; 4. Gently repeat step 3 until the two buckles around the tip become loose.&#xA; 5. Shake the tip out! Don't forget to tighten the two buckles a bit. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28402" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T04:35:58.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21401" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21399" CreationDate="2019-08-29T05:12:11.790" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not having good details about those handles, I cannot be sure that this fits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I have in mind the wrapping plastic-foil for kitchen use. That should be sticky enough to stick to the handles (especially true if the handles are not perfect cylinders). Then the rope will stick to the plastic foil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to apply several layers of plastic-foil, to increase the grip, especially on the rope side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T05:12:11.790" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21402" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21399" CreationDate="2019-08-29T05:54:29.633" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Modern spray adhesives are definitely NOT what you want. Instead, dip the rope in &lt;em&gt;boiled linseed oil&lt;/em&gt; and hang it up to dry in the sun. It hardens up sort of like lacquer but usually doesn't get fully hard. You can buy this by the gallon in hardware stores, in their paint departments. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The classic material used to make rope extremely &quot;grippy&quot; is roofing tar, but it stains your hands pretty badly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T05:54:29.633" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21403" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21398" CreationDate="2019-08-29T05:58:03.013" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The plastic that flexible things like wristwatch bands are made from is essentially impossible to glue together, because the oils that are milled into the plastic to render it pliable prevent glue from sticking to it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Per MrWhite, check the wristband-to-watch joint for springpins, which allow the broken band pieces to be removed for replacement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T05:58:03.013" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21380" CreationDate="2019-08-29T09:40:42.863" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I never had cowboy boots. But I wore (and still wear) leather shoes, and wore leather jackets. Eventually, some of them got damaged, due to wear usually, especially the jackets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I applied the following procedure every time, and every time I was extremely satisfied with the results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Clean the dirt / dust / whatever from the area. I used some wet cloth, eventually with a bit of normal soap (soap only if I was not satisfied with the cleaning).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait for the area to dry completely.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rub the area with some alcohol, to remove eventual grease.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply some coloring agent, suitable for leather. For me, shoe polish worked like a charm every time. You may need to be creative, if you really want a special shade. Apply it with a shoe brush. Remove the excess and polish, using the polishing shoe brush. Repeat until satisfied.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let it &quot;rest&quot; for maybe 1-2 days - if you think it is needed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove all excess of shoe polish.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apply a grease for leather. I was always satisfied with what I call &quot;paraffin oil&quot; - it was cheap and available for purchase at pharmacies. Remove excess.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let it rest for at least 1 day to understand the results. If needed, repeat 7.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carefully remove any excess of grease. You do not want all your clothes oiled.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Happily wear your new old boots.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: For the &quot;painting&quot; part: I fixed some shoes, and the shoe cream was a totally different shade of brown. To make things worse, the leather was not suede, but still strongly absorbent. For the moment I thought I ruined the shoes, until I decided that the new color was not bad, but only the difference of colors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I was in a hurry, I used different shoes. Later, I applied enough shoe creme on both shoes, until they looked OK again. I was happy afterwards wearing them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I plan to apply the same treatment to my car's steering wheel (covered with natural leather).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T09:40:42.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21407" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21373" CreationDate="2019-08-29T10:17:53.780" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Transform them into art. See below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nk7X7.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nk7X7m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LIuy4.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LIuy4m.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-28T15:49:23.720" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T15:49:23.720" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21408" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21399" CreationDate="2019-08-29T12:17:13.530" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that Copydex is a useful adhesive that can be removed later without damaging the surface. It sets to a rubbery texture and never goes completely hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You won't get it off the rope afterwards (which you would probably throw away anyway), but it should easily peel away from the handle, which must be grease-free before you apply the adhesive and then wind the rope around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might need some sticky tape to wind around once, to secure the end of the rope – whatever means you use to stick the rope to the handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you haven't used this glue before it might be worth practising on something first so you can see how it behaves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T12:17:13.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21399" CreationDate="2019-08-29T12:34:20.803" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd recommend hide glue for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a very effective glue for porous materials like wood, fabric, paper, rope, etc.  It also works on non-porous surfaces like metal and glass (it's used in a process for giving plate glass a fractured surface -- it holds well enough to pull chips off the glass plate!).  It's been used for furniture building, sizing artists' canvas, and general adhesive applications for centuries.  It's applied by heating in a double boiler until melted (adding a small amount of water if needed), then brushing onto the surfaces and assembling while still hot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the great advantages of hide glue, and the reason it's used in museum restoration, is that it's completely reversible: apply moist heat (steam from a kettle works well) and it releases and can be cleaned off most surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So attach your rope to your handles with hide glue; it won't go anywhere -- until you want it to, and then, with a little steam, the rope will come right off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy hide glue from art supply sources, or you can find instructions on the Internet for making it, either from actual rabbit skins or beef bones, or from commecially packaged unflavored gelatin (gelatin made as a food product won't work as well as real hide glue, but it will work).  You can also buy high-bloom gelatin from photographic chemical suppliers; it will work better than food grade, but (of course) costs more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-08-29T12:34:20.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21411" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21373" CreationDate="2019-08-30T13:10:37.167" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As far as I am aware, you have 3 options...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a PVC cable cover strip&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jcXSF.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jcXSFm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d9cJL.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/d9cJLm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a rubber/ plastic cable protection&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kmeuw.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kmeuwm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Last but not least, if you don't want ANY cables, have a wall power socket installed behind your TV and get your HDMI/ audio cables installed in your walls.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27801" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-28T15:50:47.950" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T15:50:47.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13400" CreationDate="2019-09-02T10:49:22.140" Score="-3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get DDT and silicone powder.DDT can be found at estate sales and garage sells, a friend on the internet from india may help where it's used. I remember being in south america and the ban on ddt, the fruit flies were getting out of hand. You don't use by it's self. They get resistant like mice to poison with ddt. You must hit them from all angles diatomaceous earth and space heaters to dry them out. Oils and diodes are slow acting. It;s advised to remove the food source for a few months abandoning your sleep area. that's done with a black lite to inspect items before migrating. cleaning shoe bottoms with bleach.  Doing laundry before migrating. basically a apartment for a few months if you own a home. you must return to clean and put mattress covers. when they get hungry they will eat chicken blood with Erythritol and it kills them. they are attracted to sugar before mating. or blood with high sugar they love untreated diabetes.  Diatomaceous earth with a stevia pack will bring the females out to sniff the sugar. they eat tiny amounts before mating not as a fuel source.  pay attention to baseboards and use steam to clean with that black light to look for nests. you can not feed them you must starve them. its a strategy. chicken blood with poisons look for the right one experiment. after the food source is gone they get desperate. if your in a multi unit leave that for a single apartment. sleep with family if you can not risk them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28428" LastActivityDate="2019-09-02T10:49:22.140" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21417" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21391" CreationDate="2019-09-02T14:44:09.380" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of heating the chocolate and hoping to get it out, you should &lt;strong&gt;cool it down&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To avoid any damage to your phone and the battery, completely switch it off. Then put it into the lowest compartment of a fridge (where it's coolest) for 30 minutes or into a freezer for 5 minutes. This sets up the molten chocolate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take your phone out and hold it with the headphone jack pointing down. Start picking at the hardened chocolate with a toothpick and let the crumbles fall down. Suction from a vacuum cleaner can help you remove the last remnants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the cleaning takes so long that the remaining chocolate starts getting tacky again, put it back into the fridge for a few minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let your phone warm up for 10 - 20 minutes after the cleaning is finished before you switch it back on or move it into moist areas (the moisture could condense inside your phone if it's still too chilly). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2019-09-03T06:20:18.070" LastActivityDate="2019-09-03T06:20:18.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21420" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6613" CreationDate="2019-09-03T21:38:13.837" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider why they're tailgating. You should be paying attention to the road and the traffic, driving close to the speed limit (weather/etc. conditions permitting) and staying in the right lane(s) except to pass. If you're substantially under the speed limit, speed up or occasionally move safely off the road to let others pass. If you're in the left lane and you're not passing at a reasonable (quick) rate, move over! No need to &quot;give a message&quot;. Stay out of the way of other drivers is the rule that I follow and expect (hope) other drivers will follow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24637" LastActivityDate="2019-09-03T21:38:13.837" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3972" CreationDate="2019-09-05T09:42:37.620" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Learn how to drink from your bottle without touching it withyour lips. &lt;br&gt;&#xA;This is inexpensive and you will learn a new and fun skill and learn how to deal with people looking funny at you.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This is a custom in India and Bangladesh, here is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://expatangela.com/asia-travel/india-travel/you-and-me-drink-like-night-and-day/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;blogpost&lt;/a&gt; that tried to find out why they do this. it is intersting to see the cultural differences between how water is perceived:&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;He also explained that since the water is community that people won’t touch their lips to the cups to avoid germs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Two other links with explanations:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.quora.com/Most-of-the-people-in-India-drink-water-or-tea-without-touching-their-lips-What-is-the-reason-behind-it-scientific-cultural&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Quora&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070529181203AAoBGHs&amp;amp;guccounter=1&amp;amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&amp;amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAH7kY5lax7mP7alrJPDGXj8qnbv-s7DAeT3OSIOn4SNu6n5s50T2xSbSCZfhhHGjHzkCa5zhB3gyW0vVhckiCKkUKYAanZQYIoChRrRt_QZAN7o5hDi_UIX2bOwJNXKLhrXN0H5wEulxoe-BN7XYIwnrEh6zOr1kVnTjwusDJgKw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Yahoo answers&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MkxWr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MkxWr.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Different drinking techniques&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28187" LastActivityDate="2019-09-05T09:42:37.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21425" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21399" CreationDate="2019-09-05T18:03:28.273" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using something off-the-shelf, Plasti Dip(R) is explicitly made for this. This stuff is designed for making metal handles on tools easier on hands as well as giving them more grip. You can coat the handle first, then wrap it with rope and you should be good to go. You might not even need the rope, but it would probably look more aesthetic with the rope covering the modern material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the original Plasti Dip, you can dip the handle in the can or you can brush it on. They also now make spray on versions for easier application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://plastidip.com/our-products/plasti-dip/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://plastidip.com/our-products/plasti-dip/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2019-09-05T18:03:28.273" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21391" CreationDate="2019-09-06T23:58:52.620" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use toothpicks &amp;amp; a napkin to leave on the &quot;dirt&quot;, but with no tape on, just be gentle with your moves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23189" LastActivityDate="2019-09-06T23:58:52.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21428" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7539" CreationDate="2019-09-07T08:33:35.820" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just bought some black paint markers from eBay pack of five for £1.79 to paint the arms of my car which hopefully will work&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28459" LastActivityDate="2019-09-07T08:33:35.820" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21429" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-08T12:27:23.673" Score="0" ViewCount="88" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spilled coffee upon laptop &amp;amp; bed-sheet which has been absorbed into mattress too. Not only the bed-sheet but the mattress too has been stain due to spillage &amp;amp; seepage. Coffee is all over laptop keyboard too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user28426" LastEditorUserId="25850" LastEditDate="2019-09-09T09:27:30.890" LastActivityDate="2019-09-09T09:27:30.890" Title="Spilled coffee on laptop and matress" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;&lt;stain&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;&lt;liquids&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6193" CreationDate="2019-09-08T15:27:21.800" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's actually a tool designed to solve this problem. Search for a: &quot;&lt;strong&gt;Hard start capacitor&lt;/strong&gt;&quot; - The problem is that your fridge compressor motor draws too much current thus depriving other devices on the same circuit. The solution is to wire up a capacitor in parallel to your fridges compressor. This will provide extra current directly to the compressor when it needs it so it doesn't overload the circuits in your house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/YjHty8r.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/YjHty8r.png&quot; alt=&quot;Source: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R118VSB4AVUL1P/ref=cm_cr_getr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;ASIN=B00DZUAPQG&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additional details here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/12015/how-can-i-stop-my-lights-dimming-when-my-air-conditioning-turns-on&quot;&gt;https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/12015/how-can-i-stop-my-lights-dimming-when-my-air-conditioning-turns-on&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2019-09-08T15:27:21.800" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21429" CreationDate="2019-09-09T01:52:54.773" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;First, unplug the laptop and remove the battery&lt;/strong&gt; (or, it it's not removable, open the case and disconnect &lt;em&gt;one&lt;/em&gt; wire from the battery). Also remove the clock battery. This prevents damage due to short-circuit and electrolytic corrosion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, take the time to wash the spill from the laptop with &lt;em&gt;distilled water&lt;/em&gt;. Remove the HDD and loudspeaker, if possible, but all other components can probably survive a dip in distilled water, though avoid water inside the display. After a water wash, wash with 90% or stronger alcohol (isopropyl or ethyl) &lt;em&gt;a few times&lt;/em&gt; to remove the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let the laptop air-dry &lt;strong&gt;thoroughly&lt;/strong&gt; before reinstalling either battery and the power supply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for the mattress, blot with towels repeatedly, first wet and then dry. Any lingering smell of coffee should make it easier to get up in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2019-09-09T01:52:54.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21391" CreationDate="2019-09-09T02:03:30.523" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heat up a pin and loosen it up until you can get some paper towel up there to give it a good wiping. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28469" LastActivityDate="2019-09-09T02:03:30.523" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21438" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-10T18:03:23.530" Score="3" ViewCount="5702" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have seen a &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13477/is-there-any-way-to-restore-faded-receipts&quot;&gt;question&lt;/a&gt; here about how to restore a receipt that has faded.  What I want to know is how to prevent receipts from fading in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have some receipts from a recent vacation that I want to keep as souvenirs.  I was thinking of putting them in a PVC-free and acid-free protective page (such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ultrapro.com/product_info.php?products_id=4143&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;) in a binder along with other documents/pamphlets I collected.  What else can I do to prevent them from fading?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastActivityDate="2021-04-19T17:37:20.110" Title="How can I prevent a receipt from fading?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13477" CreationDate="2019-09-10T18:25:10.173" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have seen several web pages mention that you can restore a faded receipt by applying heat to the back of the receipt, such as by using a hair dryer or holding it up to a light bulb.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, looking at some Youtube videos (such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhV6WD2gScc&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;), this technique will not restore the receipt to how it was originally.  Instead it will have the inverse effect - the receipt will turn black and the original text will be white.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastActivityDate="2019-09-10T18:25:10.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21440" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21438" CreationDate="2019-09-10T19:20:57.033" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some receipts are printed on a thermal printer. This does not use ink, but heat to blacken the special thermal paper. If you leave the receipt where sunlight falls on it, it heats up the paper which darkens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other printers use ink which is sensitive to light, which causes the ink to fade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my hack is to keep the receipts away from the light, for example inside a cardboard folder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The result is that I have receipts in my archives which are still legible after several years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest that you do not try to laminate them - the heat can ruin the receipt.&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;Edit:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In the digital age, you can &lt;strong&gt;scan&lt;/strong&gt; the receipts and keep them in a digital album. This is what I do with photographs. I rarely print a photo: I put together an &quot;album&quot; on my PC, and email certain pictures to friends and family.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2019-09-11T08:38:34.597" LastActivityDate="2019-09-11T08:38:34.597" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="21441" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21438" CreationDate="2019-09-11T00:07:26.850" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;@WeatherVane provided a thorough answer. I want to add that in case those techniques fail for some reason, you could make a backup by photocopying the receipts. Personally, I would then cut them into the same shape as the original receipt, so they're more similar to the original. Then, if the receipts do fade in a year or two (or five), at least you'll have something similar that &lt;em&gt;won't&lt;/em&gt; fade over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-09-11T00:07:26.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22441" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20993" CreationDate="2019-09-11T16:31:15.103" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hang the lunchbox using a clothes hanger place it in front of a fan and let it airdry overnight. Position the fan to make sure the bag gets maximum air to dry it faster. That should remove all of the moisture in and out of the lunchbox overnight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27981" LastActivityDate="2019-09-11T16:31:15.103" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21438" CreationDate="2019-09-11T17:13:05.347" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your idea for an archive seems as good as any.&lt;br&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;em&gt;(It's similar to what I use.)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hack:&lt;/strong&gt; Instead of a binder, consider using a document storage box (same size) for the pages holding your memorabilia. Being enclosed will give your original keepsakes added protection. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Document boxes come in various widths and colours (for sorting or for matching your decor). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They have the added benefit of an even shape that will sit or stack on a shelf neatly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-09-11T17:13:05.347" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22444" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21438" CreationDate="2019-09-12T05:20:53.447" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Scan them. If needed you can print the scanned document on acid free paper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29486" LastActivityDate="2019-09-12T05:20:53.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22446" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-12T11:37:34.813" Score="1" ViewCount="1104" Body="&lt;p&gt;I get severe pain on my neck and back while studying (or using a laptop) for a while, as fast as 90 minutes and usually 3 hours. I want to spend more time on studying but it is very difficult to keep studying longer due to the pain and fatigue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The online search results only tell me &lt;strong&gt;how to prevent&lt;/strong&gt; the pain while studying, such as keeping the good posture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But all of them have no effect on me, so I would rather want to solve it by removing the pain as quickly as possible. How can I cure the pain and study as much as possible?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually study at cafes, and thus need a way to cure it even while outside. That means applying ice and heating or exercising is not possible. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13349" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-09-12T13:12:40.843" LastActivityDate="2019-10-13T11:14:09.833" Title="How to quickly cure the neck and back pain while studying?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22447" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22446" CreationDate="2019-09-12T13:07:45.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you mentioned, prevention is better than cure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I have some ideas, I use them occasionally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be sure that the table and the chair are actually ergonomic. It means, that they are properly adjusted to your body dimensions. If they are uncomfortable in any way, the pain will appear sooner.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Just lay down for a few minutes (a bed is implied), on your back, with the purpose of relaxation. Not only that the muscles will relax and the pain will go away, but your brain will get some extra blood, and consequently, additional nutrients and oxygen - directly improving the studying capacity.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I know some exercise, I do not know if I can describe it properly - it helps with the muscles relaxation part.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;start from a standing position;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;legs will remain straight throughout the exercise; arms remain relaxed for the entire exercise;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;slowly bend your body from the waist, until it &quot;hangs&quot; freely, as relaxed as possible - hands / arms hanging freely also;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;shake your upper body (including arms) while it hangs down - it helps get rid of the &quot;monkeys&quot; giving you the pain; do not over do it, don't use too strong a force;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;alternate for a few times - according to what you feel - the relaxed hanging and the shaking;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;start raising slowly, gradually, from the waist up, to the shoulders - the head being the last one coming to the normal position;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wait for a few seconds, for the body to readjust to vertical normal position;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;slowly start doing whatever you need to do.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I usually study at cafes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Well, I do not know what you study and for what purpose, but cafes are not a recommended place to study in any way. Why?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they tend to be noisy;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;there is a constant flux of people coming and going;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;depending on the place, the tables and chairs are far from being comfortable, let alone ergonomic.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Overall, cafes do not offer a &quot;study&quot; environment / atmosphere. To understand better why that atmosphere is recommended, read about &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the mind state called &lt;strong&gt;flow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-09-12T13:45:03.310" LastActivityDate="2019-09-12T13:45:03.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22449" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22446" CreationDate="2019-09-12T16:24:39.470" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unless you learn how to exercise your body properly none of the magical solutions offered will help.&#xA;I used to suffer from neck and back pains many years ago starting at my early 40's. At the age of 45 I took up running marathons, then I became an ultra-marathon runner. My regular training schedule is 100 push-ups, 100 pull-ups, 200 squats with 40 lbs weights and 10 miles running every day.&#xA;Guess what? No more neck and back pains and no squeaking of the joints when turning my neck. They are gone forever and for good!&#xA;So, forget the easy and useless solutions, get up from the armchair and be prepared for some serious exercise is the only good advise I can offer you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29488" LastActivityDate="2019-09-12T16:24:39.470" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22446" CreationDate="2019-09-12T21:54:37.073" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This one might sound a little weird, but you can try imagine writing a phrase or some words in the air with your chin, in the mean time keep your back straight and relax your shoulders. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Exaggerate the letters and stretch your muscles as far as your can during this exercise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do it a few times a day, whenever is convenient. It only takes a minute. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9411" LastActivityDate="2019-09-12T21:54:37.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22453" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-14T16:54:01.767" Score="0" ViewCount="4292" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've browsed far and wide for home remedies for an indoor ant problem.&#xA;Whenever vinegar or rubbing alcohol are mentioned, the instructions&#xA;always say to cut them with water and sometimes dish soap.&#xA;Can anyone explain the purpose of that?  Why not spray the straight 100%&#xA;vinegar/alcohol?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. Context: This is a rented 1-bedroom apartment on the 9th floor of&#xA;a highrise, so many outdoor ideas are not applicable.  I suspect that&#xA;many ideas about modifying the unit or blocking outdoor entry don't&#xA;apply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.P.S. More web searching reveals that vinegar repels ants, but doesn't hurt them.  I find this odd, as straight uncut vinegar is acidic.  I'm wondering about the veracity of the claim that vinegar is not harmful to ants.  Would someone with expert knowledge be able to sine some light on this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.P.P.S. Disturbing observation today: Undiluted vinegar doesn't even seem to repel my ants.  I sprayed some droplets on the counter top so that I can prepare food with some peace of mind.  Lo and behold, ants were traipsing about the droplets.  Isn't evolution a marvel?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20599" LastEditorUserId="20599" LastEditDate="2019-09-17T05:51:32.850" LastActivityDate="2020-07-23T21:09:58.317" Title="Killing ants: Why cut vinegar / rubbing alcohol with water / dish soap?" Tags="&lt;insects&gt;&lt;ants&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22454" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21398" CreationDate="2019-09-14T17:32:03.827" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your watch is such that the strap can not be replaced, you can cut the damaged bits off and replace the now missing bits with a fabric, leather or knotted replacement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To attach a replacement bit of strap you likely want to 'drill' holes in the end of the strap, far enough from the actual edge that the holes do not tear out.&#xA;You can now sew the replacement to the holes, likely easiest with holes in the replacement leather, or just into the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most 'need to know how to do it' but best looking if done right might be to tie string to the holes and macrame the strap replacement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if at all possible, I would replace the strap, either with a factory made or a home made replacement.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;As said in the early answer, most watches have a spring pin. Others work with holes in the watch case and a strap attached in some way to those holes.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Either one can be used to attach home made straps or 'a home made strap' but if you have a watch case with holes to attach the strap rather than the standard spring pin, you may have to use the same brand as the watch or make your own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is not the Stack Exchange site to detail how to make the straps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2019-09-14T17:32:03.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22455" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2019-09-15T05:17:25.627" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know the original question was about hard-boiled eggs. Now, I don't eat hard-boiled eggs, but I do often eat soft-boiled eggs. I don't have any proof that my method works for hard, but it definitely does for soft.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Others have mentioned rinsing with cold water. I take this a small step further and prepare a bowl of ice water. Then, you just need to dunk an egg in the ice bath and roll it around for a couple seconds before peeling it. The idea is to take advantage of the different rates of shrinkage experienced by the shell and the inside egg upon getting hit with the ice water. The effect is basically instant, so there is no point in keeping the egg in the ice bath any longer than a couple seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this trick helps for the hard-boiled variety!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29503" LastActivityDate="2019-09-15T05:17:25.627" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22456" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2084" CreationDate="2019-09-15T09:52:52.880" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Last time I had to do this I had a particularly tricky shower trap (the thing that maintains a water seal to stop drain air from entering the home) to clear. The design was like a bottomless cup inside a normal cup, shower water would flow down the centre cup then up the sides and out of the pipe at the top of the outer cup, and it was all milder plastic, not removable&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I made a hook that turned back on itself out of some wire and hooked as much hair as I could, but not to great effect&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then I used a wet-capable vacuum cleaner, well sealed to the drain opening, to suck the blockage back toward the drain entrance- that worked really well and I was able to hook the rest of the hair. To get a good deal between the drain pipe and the vacuum hose I wrapped a small cloth around the vacuum hose, held in place with electrical tape &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To keep the drain clear now I use a piece of wire pan scrubber like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ayTXp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Coarse wire pan scrub ball&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It can be shaped to the exact size of the drain hole and when clear is quite porous. When blocked the shower tray fills but removing the wire and the clogging hair is quick. I unclog it every shower (hair and conditioner do an amazing job of clogging it up) which is a small drawback, but cleaning it is a case of rolling it in my hands in flowing water to rinse the conditioner out and then pulling the majority o the hair out and tucking it back into the plug hole &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-09-15T09:52:52.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22457" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-15T21:24:44.523" Score="5" ViewCount="2127" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a kiddie pool in the backyard that the kids enjoy playing in during the summer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My family tends to forget to drain the pool, so water may stay in it a few days... or a week... too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there something that I can add to the water that will keep the bottom of the pool from getting scummy, but won’t kill the grass or be dangerous for young children?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(A couple of drops of bleach? Vinegar?)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Example photo — our pool is a Vinyl-type blow-up pool, not a plastic shell.&lt;/em&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dKgar.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dKgar.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7952" LastEditorUserId="22640" LastEditDate="2019-09-18T17:42:20.033" LastActivityDate="2019-09-20T14:44:14.917" Title="How do I keep the kiddie-pool from getting scummy and gross?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;toys&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22458" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22464" CreationDate="2019-09-16T00:25:28.640" Score="2" ViewCount="308" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever my dudes go to lunch or coffee breaks, afterwards they smoke while I don't so it is hard for me to breathe. I am not a smoker, but I still want to hang out with my dudes. How can I hang out with them but still keep my lungs good?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25430" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-09-19T14:22:19.527" LastActivityDate="2019-09-19T14:22:19.527" Title="How to hangout with smoking dudes but not inhaling 2nd hand smoke" Tags="&lt;air&gt;&lt;smoking&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22460" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22446" CreationDate="2019-09-16T09:21:21.920" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The source of your pain is bad posture, which is almost inevitable when you work on a laptop. The laptop is placed too low relative to your head, so you have to tilt your head forward, which places strain on your neck. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the same time, the table you're sitting at is too high, and the chair too low, so your arms are not supported properly, adding more strain. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is why people who need to work on their laptop all day long often create an &lt;a href=&quot;https://tidbits.com/resources/534/caring-for-wrists.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ergonomically correct workplace&lt;/a&gt; by connecting the laptop to an external monitor, keyboard and mouse. This allows you to maintain correct posture: spine and neck straight and relaxed, looking ahead instead of down. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aviYs.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aviYs.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you insist on using the laptop by itself, take frequent breaks. For at least 5 minutes every hour, stand up, stretch, get your blood flowing. Move all those muscles that have been stationary for the past hour. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find yourself leaning forward because you can't read the laptop screen, see an optician and have your eyes checked: if your eyesight is not optimal, you start straining your eyes and or leaning forward, which again increases the strain on your body.&#xA;Also, many laptops today have high-resolution screens which the OS does not compensate for automatically, so all text on the screen is tiny. You may have to adjust settings. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cafes often have terrible chairs, which make the problem worse: insufficient padding produces pressure points, and you start straining your body to try and compensate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's no way to 'remove the pain as quickly as possible'. You're damaging your body, and the pain is the body's method of telling you something's wrong. The body needs time to recover (and to recover from sitting still, you need movement). If you keep using your body in a way that causes pain, that pain may become permanent. This happened to me: wrong posture and not enough exercise led to permanent wrist pain, which took months of physical therapy and changes in lifestyle to recover from. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-09-16T09:21:21.920" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22461" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22458" CreationDate="2019-09-16T09:30:50.593" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's a breezy day, stand up-wind from them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10127" LastActivityDate="2019-09-16T09:30:50.593" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22457" CreationDate="2019-09-16T10:38:00.237" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stagnant water and sunlight are the perfect recipe for green algae. Ask any aquarist about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best way is to cover the pool carefully, so no dirt, leaves, garbage, insects... can get inside while it is not used. Ideally, the cover is totally non-transparent - to avoid the green algae.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regarding substances, anything has the potential to damage the area where the water falls when the kids play. Some bleach will work, some baking soda &lt;strong&gt;might work&lt;/strong&gt; (I did not use it personally for this purpose, only for other hacks).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The easiest is to empty the pool after each use, and fill it again when needed - provided it is not too big.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to hack it the complicated way (ahem... the high-tech way), use a system made of a water pump and a mechanical dense filter. While the system works, use a cloth or a sponge to mechanically clean the pool. Leave the system work until the water becomes clear again - a sign that the debris is now inside the filter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-09-16T10:38:00.237" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22446" CreationDate="2019-09-16T16:52:50.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try practicing yoga exercises daily, especially Bhujangasana(or Cobra Pose) and Matsyasana(or fish pose). This will surely help&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is really severe pain, you may apply a pain releaving cream/gel, but it is not a long term solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29513" LastActivityDate="2019-09-16T16:52:50.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22458" CreationDate="2019-09-16T16:55:53.760" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is pretty much nothing you can do about this other than keeping some distance from them or requesting them not to smoke when you are around (you may cook up some health issues like asthma,etc)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also consider wearing an anti pollution mask. You can again give reasons like too much pollution/protection from viral diseases etc&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29513" LastActivityDate="2019-09-16T16:55:53.760" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22465" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2019-09-16T20:27:53.190" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to remove the shell from a hardboiled egg is to crack the shells of the entire egg. The shells should be shattered then start peeling off the shells carefully. The shattered shells will allow it to peel easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27981" LastActivityDate="2019-09-16T20:27:53.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22466" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22457" CreationDate="2019-09-16T20:41:56.617" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dirty stagnant water can be a breeding ground for mosquitos, harmful algae, molds, etc. It is very important to drain the kiddie pool completely after every use. Allow it to fully dry under the heat to get rid of any moisture left. For cleaning, you can use bleach or vinegar (diluted in water) to disinfect it. I would suggest leaving the solution in the pool to allow scum to breakdown then use a gentle scrub to buff the surface with soap to remove any scum left. Do the same to the exterior of the pool. After cleaning, let it dry completely. It is important to clean kiddie pools regularly because kids tend to accidentally drink water from pools etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27981" LastEditorUserId="7112" LastEditDate="2019-09-20T14:44:14.917" LastActivityDate="2019-09-20T14:44:14.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22467" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22453" CreationDate="2019-09-17T13:22:04.023" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hunker.com/13415939/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-with-vinegar-and-water&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;vinegar and water&lt;/a&gt; is used, the recommendation is to coat the entire surface in the vinegar/water solution. As you observed, when you spray vinegar, it does not form a continuous coat but separate blobs that the ants can navigate between. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Adding soap reduces the surface tension and allows the mix to spread out more. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect the recommendation is to cut with water to prevent damage to the surface you're using the mix on. You don't need a highly-concentrated mix, you're just disrupting the pheromone trails left by the ants - and those scent markers are tiny so you don't need much to disrupt them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-09-17T13:22:04.023" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20633" CreationDate="2019-09-17T20:16:36.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd use the same pen to mark another scrap of cloth of the same material blend as your jeans, or mark the jeans somewhere out of sight in normal wear and:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;try ordinary household bleach, dip something suitable for applying it directly to the stain, wait a few minutes then wash off with water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;try an oxygen based bleach, possibly sold as a stain remover that mentions &quot;oxy&quot; - don't forget to check your local hardware store for carpet cleaner too; similar stuff&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if there's nothing on the gel pen about being UV resistant you may find that carefully masking the stain off with aluminium tape and/or other materials, and leaving a UV light shining on the stain will degrade the ink and diminish its appearance. Over time just from sunlight and repeated washing the stain will fade further&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-09-17T20:16:36.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22470" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22457" CreationDate="2019-09-18T08:53:45.900" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The correct way to do this is to treat the pool as a swimming pool:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buy a pool filter. You can get cheap portable pool filters.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Properly-Maintain-Swimming-Pool-Water-Chemistry&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;chlorine&lt;/a&gt;, and check the water quality regularly. But if you do this, you can't just overturn the pool to empty it into your yard as the chlorine will damage the plants. You have to empty the pool into the sewer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any chemical you put into the pool to impede algae growth will be herbicidal. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-09-18T08:53:45.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20001" CreationDate="2019-09-18T17:37:53.967" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Test this on a part of the coat that is not visible in normal use, for colour matching as well as to see that you have the right product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bring on a good coat of shoe polish, of the kind that has been around for many years, which is put on with a cloth or small brush and after a while to get into the leather, brushed out with a clean (bigger) brush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mostly you can get the better kind in shoe shops or places where they repair shoes. It has to be a container with a fat, saturated with the colour you want to restore in the coat. Not the sponges with 'quick fix' shoe polish.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the first 'repair' best bring the polish up in a fair layer, give it time to get into the leather but do not leave it for hours or even days, and wipe it off with a cloth before you use the brush. Or do not use the brush this first time but wait till you have done it a second time. Brush lightly and keep an eye on the leather that you do not damage it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Repeat this a few times, so the leather gets a decent protection and keep repeating every few weeks (or months if you do not use the coat often.) Always do the shoe cream routine before you store the coat for the season.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From the way the question is worded, I think the OP really want to improve the looks of this coat. But others may want to keep their leather scruffy and use it as it is, not using anything to improve the looks.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A coat that has become scruffy in a certain way shows age, just like wood use over many years shows patina. If it is good looking, use it as is.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2019-09-20T16:57:15.297" LastActivityDate="2019-09-20T16:57:15.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22457" CreationDate="2019-09-18T18:19:00.200" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As someone who spends &lt;em&gt;far too much time&lt;/em&gt; every summer in maintaining an above-ground pool, take my advice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a small pool like this, just empty it. You can use the water for watering your plants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have left it for a few days, clean it with a brush and washing-up liquid to remove the algae and all the other nasty stuff that will be present. Rinse it a few times to remove all of the detergent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;MOVE IT - to a new location. If it has only been covering a patch of grass for a few days, the grass will recover pretty quickly. I now have a permanent spot for the pool, but before I did this, I used to have TWO pools and keep moving the empty one around the garden and pumping the water from one to the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Refill it with lovely fresh, clean water. This is FAR easier than using chemicals, pumps, filters and covers to keep it clean. Take it from me. None of that stuff is cheap, if you calculate how much it will cost you to refill it every day for a whole season, my guess is you won't save any money by treating it like a proper pool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may not be a very PC thing to say but it may also be worthwhile just throwing away the pool at the end of the season rather than clean it. You will never get it as clean as a new one and you will spend time, energy, water and detergent trying to achieve it. They are not very expensive so it is likely to be more sensible to get a new one, if, indeed, your kids are still interested next year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Final tip: if you do throw it away, consider buying the next one during the off-season when they are cheaper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-09-18T18:19:00.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22480" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15619" CreationDate="2019-09-19T16:52:03.247" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's easy to do weigh your bag with travel scales ie suitcase. Then you get it right every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29531" LastActivityDate="2019-09-19T16:52:03.247" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22483" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-20T21:33:05.297" Score="0" ViewCount="100" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to park a vehicle that has a little oil leak on an area paved with dark asphalt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For reasons outside of my control, the asphalt is not allowed to show any oil stains, and I cannot put a rubber pad down on the asphalt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking of spraying the asphalt with a clear matte acrylic spray to make it easier to clean regularly.  But I have a hunch that the porous asphalt will simply absorb the spray, thus preventing the spray from really helping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you have any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2019-09-21T20:39:52.480" Title="How to prevent vehicle engine oil from staining dark asphalt?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;vehicle&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22484" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22483" CreationDate="2019-09-21T20:39:52.480" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Catch leaking hot engine oil BEFORE it does any damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a few dollars you can get a shoe drip tray for half the cost of an automotive drip tray which you can slip under your problematic oil leak when and where you stop. They come in various sizes. You may decide that two small drip tray is better than a big one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take the tray(s) with you when you go. It's small enough to sit in the trunk or back seat when you're under way. Reposition it under the leak when you arrive at your destination.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Probably you don't lose enough with a small leak to overflow the lip and paper towels might be enough to clean up the tray on occasion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A single can of clear (why not black) matte acrylic aerosol spray is about $12 +/-.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ask yourself—Is this stuff stable enough to reject hot oil? How many coats will you need to do what is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; recommended by the manufacturer to do what you want? How will stuff you put on asphalt change how it matches uncoated asphalt? How much area should you cover to allow for parking-position variation? What if someone or something prevents you from using your prepared space? After you finish, how will you clean/dissolve/remove/pick up/suck the stuff up from the porous irregular and pitted surface of an asphalt driveway? And what if it doesn't work creating a worse mix of materials? Is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;that&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; within your control?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-09-21T20:39:52.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22487" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22488" CreationDate="2019-09-22T08:56:08.180" Score="1" ViewCount="129" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I've just returned home and bought this cushion. Really really soft, bright colours, I just love it. However, I noticed this label that says:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Do Not Wash. Do Not Bleach. Line Dry. Do Not Iron. Do Not Dry Clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I read &lt;code&gt;Do Not Wash&lt;/code&gt;, I thought that I could dryclean the thing. However, in the end, it also says &lt;code&gt;Do Not Dry Clean&lt;/code&gt;. Then how am I supposed to clean this thing? On further reading, I noticed a little note from the distributor (Miniso) writing:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Brand: MINISO; Product name: cushion; Bar code: &lt;em&gt;something&lt;/em&gt;; Material:&#xA;  exterior: 95% polyester, 5% elastane; Insides: 100% polyester.&#xA;  Caution: do not soak and do not brush. Do not bleach. Wash gently with&#xA;  hands. Avoid direct sunlight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So some questions from an oblivious new cushion customer here:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It says &lt;code&gt;do not wash&lt;/code&gt;, but it also says &lt;code&gt;wash gently with hands&lt;/code&gt;. Well, I need to wash it &lt;strong&gt;eventually&lt;/strong&gt;, so I assume we're gonna do it with hands. How do I wash things 'gently'?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It also says &lt;code&gt;line dry&lt;/code&gt; and I looked the term up. It means to literally dry the thing on a clothing line, thus &lt;strong&gt;direct sunlight!&lt;/strong&gt; But it tells me to avoid direct sunlight. What? What should I do?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Could a cushion expert help me with this? The two notes are different. The first one is stitched to the cushion with the label MARVEL, the second one is sticked to a sort of distributor label sign.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For reference, the pillow is &lt;strong&gt;extremely&lt;/strong&gt; similar to this one here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07BQFWDN2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;link to Amazon&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29542" LastActivityDate="2019-10-23T12:56:42.063" Title="New-bought cushion not washable?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22488" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22487" CreationDate="2019-09-22T11:45:31.377" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;As your cushion is not a separate cover with a filling you can take out you need to clean such that both the cover and the filling can handle it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The one line that confuses me more than any of the others is 'line dry' which indicates that you can get the cushion wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep the cushion dry as much as possible, use it for show rather than for cuddling with (if you want to keep it long.) Dust it, with a mild vacuum cleaner.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And when you need to clean it more than you can that way, you can try to use a damp cloth, the soap duds of a mild soap, (dish washing liquids is sometimes used for this) and gently clean the surface with it, not getting it wet enough to get the filling wet.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Then you can pin it to a line to dry, keeping it out of direct sunlight by having it 'hide' behind a bigger item or by being on a line which is in the shade. (Or keep it in a heated room.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the cushion was not expensive or is deemed to far dirty or wet to rescue with above method, just wash it whatever way, it might work out. Labels with wash instructions are mostly more careful than needed, as you might sue the producers if you follow instructions in it and damage the item.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I often ignore the labels for items I need to wash often. Most of the time it works out but sometimes you have to bin it. That is a risk you can take if you can not rescue it without taking that risk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2019-09-22T12:24:23.317" LastActivityDate="2019-09-22T12:24:23.317" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22491" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-23T09:18:10.760" Score="8" ViewCount="5607" Body="&lt;p&gt;My iPhone X got stolen from my pocket a couple of months ago. I switched back to my iPhone 5. Last weekend an acquaintance of mine jokingly put my iPhone 5 out of my pocket and I immediately felt the little pressure of having a phone on your pocket going away so I was able to recover my phone. Even though it was a joke, now I'm actually very afraid of investing in a new phone because right now I don't think I'm able to stop someone from pickpocketing me in a crowded place anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was wondering if someone has a solution to this problem? I need some kind of notification when someone tries to pickpocket my phone and/or a way to lock my phone in my pocket. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29549" LastEditorUserId="11186" LastEditDate="2019-09-25T15:34:50.730" LastActivityDate="2021-01-11T22:52:23.323" Title="How to prevent pickpocketing in busy bars?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22492" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22491" CreationDate="2019-09-23T09:38:09.210" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, it really depends on what you are wearing. Do you have enough pockets or not? Do you have hidden / hard to reach pockets or not?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you wear a jacket, store the phone in an inner pocket in the front. If your pant have deep side pockets (the pockets just below the belt), store the phone there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In such cases, it is best to only carry with you what is STRICTLY necessary, otherwise you are at risk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My guess on what is strictly necessary:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;some cash;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a banking card, but it is better to have cash instead - in that way, you limit your losses in case of the undesired event;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the keys - from the car, from the apartment; if the car is secure enough, only carry the car keys, leave the house keys in the car; (risky also, depending on the neighborhood of the bar);&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;don't wear visibly expensive jewelry;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;DON'Ts&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;don't wear things in the back pants pockets - they are the easiest target;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;don't store things in large pockets, easily accessible to third parties;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;don't carry expensive stuff you don't need;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may secure the pocket from the inside with a safety pin:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QtAMX.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QtAMXm.png&quot; alt=&quot;safety pins&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, they should not be used for the rear pockets of pants, for the obvious reason of accidents :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-09-26T13:51:04.993" LastActivityDate="2019-09-26T13:51:04.993" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22494" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20688" CreationDate="2019-09-23T14:20:04.323" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The wires inside most headsets are extremely thin. I have tried to repair some in the past and have only succeeded once. You can try to cut out the dodgy bit and connect the wires up again but my honest opinion would be to buy new ones &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25328" LastActivityDate="2019-09-23T14:20:04.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22495" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-23T16:42:10.987" Score="0" ViewCount="47" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some white-whicker deck furniture came into contact with some finished dark wood and left white streaks. They're resistant to simple abrasion. Is there any way to remove the paint without wrecking the finish? To be clear, the paint was dry when it rubbed off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29552" LastActivityDate="2019-10-03T03:29:12.990" Title="How to remove scraped-on paint from finished wood" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;wood&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22496" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22491" CreationDate="2019-09-23T16:49:30.870" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;A common solution is to put your things in pockets that are relatively tight.  Put  one or more rubber bands around the wallet or phone.  The rubber band increases friction when anyone tries to remove the wallet or phone.  This will stop most casual pickpocketing. Teams or very skilled pickpockets can overcome it though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately there is a belt you can use that has an inside pocket.  Sometimes the belt is worn over clothes sometimes under clothes.  There are many different styles the most effective make it difficult for you to access, and are going to be less helpful in bar.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also consider the great suggestions in the answer by &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/22492/13&quot;&gt;virolino&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2019-09-23T16:49:30.870" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22491" CreationDate="2019-09-23T17:51:44.240" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep your phone on an arm band or neck holder and not in your pocket. Or just keep your phone in your hands and look at it all the time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29553" LastActivityDate="2019-09-23T17:51:44.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22491" CreationDate="2019-09-23T18:33:53.460" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This does not work for all phones.&#xA;If your phone has an eye or hole for a string to pass through, you can make a lanyard. A simple bit of string will already discourage most thieves. But you can go for quite sturdy metal if you are in a risk area or favor an expensive phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have to be careful to always attach the end of the lanyard to a part of your clothing (or body) where it can not easily be undone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Phone companies, please reinstate the standard hole/eye on your phones.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2019-09-23T18:33:53.460" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22500" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="103" CreationDate="2019-09-24T00:07:54.063" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's no completely foolproof way to do this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can plug in a lamp or other appliance, but this is prone to false negatives (situations where the appliance won't work, but the outlet still has electricity).  The most common situation would be a broken neutral wire (the hot wire is still live, but with nowhere for the electricity to go, the appliance won't work).  More dangerously, a mis-wired socket with hot and ground switched won't produce a working appliance, but touching any exposed metal on the appliance can kill you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want a definite answer, you need tools.  In terms of increasing effort and accuracy, these are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A socket tester: plug it in and read the lights.  This can detect most common problems, but can't tell the difference between a powered-down socket and a live socket with two broken wires.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A non-contact voltage meter.  Touch it to each contact of the socket and see if it beeps.  Unlike the other methods, this is prone to false positives, where an induced signal from one wire can cause another wire to be reported as live.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A voltmeter or multimeter.  Measure the voltage between each pair of contacts.  The hot-neutral and hot-ground voltages should be within 5% of your local line voltage, while the neutral-ground voltage should be close to 0.  Unlike the other methods, this is not prone to either false positives or false negatives.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1762" LastActivityDate="2019-09-24T00:07:54.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22491" CreationDate="2019-09-24T01:53:53.157" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Security clothes.  They have an inner zippered pocket.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://vagrantsoftheworld.com/pick-pocket-proof-clothing-for-travel/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;pick-pocket-proof-clothing-for-travel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhochman/2015/04/21/best-pickpocket-proof-clothing-for-the-serious-traveler/#6954e0574aa1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;best-pickpocket-proof-clothing-for-the-serious-traveler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29559" LastActivityDate="2019-09-24T01:53:53.157" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22503" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-24T13:18:05.283" Score="1" ViewCount="1135" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just bought a new wool blanket. It has a slight smell of a detergent I associate with Tide. This is a &quot;low&quot; note, something that seems to be impossible or nearly impossible to get out. (This question is NOT the same as another that has been posted. In particular, my question is about wool, which is an entirely different animal than fabrics made of cotton or synthetic materials. It must be treated very differently. The options that are available for some fabrics are not always available for wool. Please note that already in this post I mentioned that some of the answers might not work for wool.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am wondering if there is any way to get it out of a brand new wool blanket without ruining the blanket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please don't suggest dry cleaning. Clothing that comes back from the dry cleaners always smells of cigarette smoke. I am extremely chemically sensitive and can smell an iota of just about anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was looking at other posts. Some suggested (not for wool, but in general) Calgon water softener. I am afraid to use baking soda--I think it would ruin the wool (very drying and don't want to strip out oils). Perhaps Calgon would be like baking soda and not a good idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks much for any solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29569" LastEditorUserId="29569" LastEditDate="2019-09-26T22:22:28.810" LastActivityDate="2021-05-16T12:03:05.297" Title="How to Get Detergent Odor Out of Wool Blanket" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22503" CreationDate="2019-09-24T13:27:43.607" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have bad news for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no way to rid the article of the odour of Tide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will have to discard the article to be free of the odour.&#xA;Please see my previous post and attempts to find an answer &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/6312/how-can-i-neutralize-the-odours-of-certain-washing-detergents&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-09-24T13:27:43.607" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22506" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22491" CreationDate="2019-09-24T17:42:06.777" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wear cargo pants with velcroed pockets over your lower thighs. Keep your phone there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not a silver bullet, but it's a good balance between security and convenience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28275" LastActivityDate="2019-09-24T17:42:06.777" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22507" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22509" CreationDate="2019-09-24T18:10:46.177" Score="9" ViewCount="5192" Body="&lt;p&gt;I spent an hour perfectly measuring the position of 3 nails to hang 3 identical picture frames on my wall. Everything went fine and I'm certain that from a mathematical point of view the nails are exactly in the right positions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But once I hang the picture frames on them, it looks totally crooked. They all lean towards one side and the edges don't line up. Maybe the frames are really a bit heavier on one side, or my wall isn't really smooth, but every time I nudge them into level, they just move back into their crooked positions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I level a picture frame that hangs from one single nail?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I won't accept solutions that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;require driving in any more nails&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;are visible in front of the frames&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;leave permanent marks on the wall / wallpaper, like some glues and tapes do&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the back of a frame and I hang them from the little hanger marked in green. The hangers are positioned perfectly at the center.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Uo3cc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Uo3ccm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;picture frame from behind with centered hanger&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-09-26T13:49:53.020" LastActivityDate="2019-09-26T13:49:53.020" Title="How to level a picture frame hung on a single nail?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22508" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22507" CreationDate="2019-09-24T18:27:39.110" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm assuming you have the typical braided wire across the back of all the pictures and you're hanging the pictures by putting the wire across the nails.  If the picture isn't level, it means one side is heavier than the other by a small amount.  You'll need to slightly slide the picture across the wire away from the direction of the lean.  This will effectively add a little weight to the other side of the nail and the picture will hang straighter.  You might have to do a couple of small adjustments to get it just right.  If there is an equal amount of weight on each side of the nail, it will hang level.  Of course you'll have to do this with each picture in turn.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a wire, but are hanging the pictures from the top edge of the frame, then the procedure is still exactly the same.  The idea is to balance the weight equally on each side of the nail.  If you can do that, the picture will be level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastActivityDate="2019-09-24T18:27:39.110" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22507" CreationDate="2019-09-24T18:32:30.647" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;The hook marked in green has a ribbed top edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Adjust the position of the picture so the nail is located at one of the indentations, so it hangs level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it droops one way on a particular groove, and the other way on the next groove, then you need to counterbalance the picture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do this by attaching a weight, such as a clean nail, to one of the clips on the left or the right of the picture, perhaps with cotton or string, which can be removed later.&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Maybe the pictures really are level, but their subject matter creates the illusion that they are crooked.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2019-09-24T18:42:06.990" LastActivityDate="2019-09-24T18:42:06.990" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22510" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22491" CreationDate="2019-09-24T19:53:16.760" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Only put the phone in pockets with a button or zipper. Always fasten the button or close the zipper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turn on the flashlight to your phone. It will be dark in your pocket with the light facing your body but very bright if someone takes it out. It will use up more battery too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a TheTileApp.com and it can buzz your tile if your phone goes out of range. (Not sure about this. Never used it. Might have been it will buzz your phone if you leave without your keys.) I think it has a button feature that will ring the phone too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1959" LastActivityDate="2019-09-24T19:53:16.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22511" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22507" CreationDate="2019-09-25T01:32:20.640" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tape:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make a small loop of masking tape or some similar non-marking stuff like painter's tape with the sticky side out. Place the loop of tape on the bottom edge of the frame so that it does not show when the picture is hung. The tape will help hold the position of the frame so it does not swing to alter the position of the frame when you let go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tacks:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, I have used thumb tacks with vinyl-coated heads that also help keep the frames from changing position. The thumbtacks are put into the painted walls at the position of the frame corner. The thumb tacks have the added benefit of creating a slight air space between the wall and the frame so that the the paint will tend to discolour less after some time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T01:32:20.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22503" CreationDate="2019-09-25T06:48:18.457" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way I see it is this: An odour is just molecules of some substance which are leeching into the air and being detected by an extremely sensitive detector - your nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The blanket CANNOT have an infinite supply of these molecules (although it may have a large amount!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Technically, it's possible that the molecules are a &lt;em&gt;product&lt;/em&gt; of the inherent breakdown of the material the fabric is made of. This would mean that the odour &lt;em&gt;would&lt;/em&gt; eventually disappear - but only at the point when the blanket falls apart and become useless. I'm sure this is not the case for real wool, which lasts for decades. I assume your odour is a chemical that has been washed into the blanket during its manufacture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, the magic ingredient is: &lt;em&gt;time&lt;/em&gt;. Leave the blanket exposed somewhere for as long as it takes for all of the chemical to disappear. The obvious place is a washing line: the wind will increase the exposure to air and the chemical won't be a nuisance to you. If that's not possible, can you loan the blanket to someone and get it back from them once the smell is no longer present?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T06:48:18.457" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22513" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22503" CreationDate="2019-09-25T07:02:01.970" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cannot guarantee the results, but these options should have a high rate of success:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the size of the blanket, you may think to wash it again, using one of these as &quot;detergent&quot;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;baking soda - well known as an odor remover;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;vinegar - may degrade the washing machine; you can overcome this by soaking the blanket in the vinegar solution first, rinsing manually as good as possible, then washing it without any detergent, to remove the remaining vinegar;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;alcohol - similar comments like with vinegar.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar and alcohol have the benefit that evaporate very quickly. Baking soda has not smell at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T07:02:01.970" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22514" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18968" CreationDate="2019-09-25T07:42:03.440" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;why not turn the handle towards the wall once toasting so that the ejection is slowed but not prevented, by use of the friction.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T07:42:03.440" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22515" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22507" CreationDate="2019-09-25T10:40:40.497" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try sliding the top and bottom hooks (the ones keeping the sandwich* together) to the left or to the right - this might help getting the balance back, without using anything else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The hook NOT marked in green (positioned on the long edge) might also contribute to the imbalance. If possible, remove it or install another one to the other side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*sandwich = glass + picture + back cardboard&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T10:40:40.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="103" CreationDate="2019-09-25T10:54:05.837" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The hardcore test, still &quot;safe&quot;. &lt;strong&gt;Only to be used if really needed.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It assumes that the voltage is standard 11V / 220V.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use an thin wire, properly insulated at one end, NOT insulated at the other. Some screwdriver should do the job just fine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be VERY CAREFUL not to touch an metal part of the wire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insert the wire into one of the holes of the socket.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;DANGEROUS: with &lt;strong&gt;the back of your hand&lt;/strong&gt; &quot;slap&quot; the uninsulated part of the wire, in a way that will not make it possible to leave your hand in contact tot he wire. &lt;strong&gt;UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD YOU TOUCH THE WIRE WITH THE PALM-SIDE OF YOUR HAND. THERE IS A RISK THAT YOUR HAND WILL CLENCH ON THE WIRE AND THAT WILL BE YOUR END.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;DANGEROUS: If there is no shock, try again for a few times, very slightly extending the time of contact. If there is still no shock in the hand, the &quot;hole&quot; is not electrified.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Repeat 3-5 for the other hole.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will work better if you wash your hands first, removing the excess water with a towel - espeially if your hands are usually very dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T10:54:05.837" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22518" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22507" CreationDate="2019-09-25T12:28:22.830" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Blu Tack, since it will also be used to support the side to side motion only a small bit is needed and it rarely leaves a mark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29567" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T12:28:22.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22519" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22507" CreationDate="2019-09-25T13:21:24.640" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use the top clip instead.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't use the hanger marked in green. The clips that hold the frame together are made so that you can hang the picture directly on them and the position can be adjusted until the frame is balanced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My experience is that the right position for the top clip is usually very slightly different than the geometric middle. It's not noticeable when looking at the frame but measuring the midpoint with a ruler to find the clip position often doesn't work. I guess the material is not really homogeneous. This is also why I had bad experiences with using the &quot;official&quot; hooks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The upside is that there are no little nooks, making balancing easy. Also, once the position of the clip has been adjusted you can remove and rehang the frame in an instant. The downside is that your nails are already there, so the frames will hang lower than you intended. If that is too low for you, you'll have to plant new nails, although you can use the exisitng ones as reference, so at least it won't take another hour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26121" LastEditorUserId="26121" LastEditDate="2019-09-25T13:32:15.637" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T13:32:15.637" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22520" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22507" CreationDate="2019-09-25T18:27:20.013" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use adhesive rubber &quot;feet&quot; on the bottom corners of the frame. These come in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. They will not mark the wall, and are removable from the frame later. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The rubber feet will keep the frame in the same position, even if it is not perfectly balanced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If mounted in exactly the right spot, they will not be visible from most angles. They will also bring the bottom of the frame out to a distance similar to the hanging hook, making it flatter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10110" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T18:27:20.013" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22495" CreationDate="2019-09-25T19:09:29.727" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have a couple of different techniques to use. If the white marks from the wicker chair/table appear on a smooth finish darker surfaced hardwood, the white marks can be gently removed…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;chemically&lt;/strong&gt; with a mild solvent such as ethyl alcohol (Vodka, Gin, etc.) used on a rag or…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;mechanically&lt;/strong&gt; with &lt;em&gt;light&lt;/em&gt; scraping using a sharp single-edge razor blade. Pull the blade over the marks while it's at a &lt;em&gt;nearly&lt;/em&gt; vertical angle. A couple of &quot;pulls&quot; should be enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's a better than average chance that your removal will slightly change the appearance of the dresser. Use a compatible colour furniture scratch remover to recover the original appearance of the dresser drawer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T19:09:29.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22522" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-25T21:46:59.033" Score="0" ViewCount="1333" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had been out of my house for a month, and came back to find that my toddler feeder and my mug in the sink had mould on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not sure if it is safe to give my kid milk in his feeder, or to use my mug. Though I washed it, I'm still not sure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is that mould/fungus green stuff? Should I just throw away the feeder and mug? Is it unsafe to my health?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-09-26T00:42:25.747" LastActivityDate="2019-10-29T06:25:43.483" Title="Should I throw away a mould-covered mug?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22507" CreationDate="2019-09-25T23:07:33.543" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try the old school way: Tie a length of string/cord/wire to both upper side lugs so it can be pulled taut as a triangle with the apex a bit lower than the top edge of the frame. Hang the string on the nail - you will see you can slide/rotate the frame into level position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10498" LastActivityDate="2019-09-25T23:07:33.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22524" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22522" CreationDate="2019-09-25T23:56:03.317" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even if you clean them, it is hard to know that you have cleaned them &lt;em&gt;completely&lt;/em&gt;. This is especially true if there are any grooves, cracks, or hard-to-reach places in them (like a built-in straw or other opening). If there is still mold in grooves / cracks / openings, it could turn out to be poisonous. This could be especially dangerous for your child, whose immune system is not as well-developed as yours. I would throw them away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-09-26T00:44:07.967" LastActivityDate="2019-09-26T00:44:07.967" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22522" CreationDate="2019-09-26T06:07:56.910" Score="3" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;What is that mould/fungus green stuff? Is it unsafe to my health?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is definitely unsafe for anyone's health. Do not ingest it under any circumstances. Do not feed it to anyone else either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the &lt;strong&gt;surfaces&lt;/strong&gt; of the mug / feeder are &lt;strong&gt;good&lt;/strong&gt;, then normal washing should do it. Maybe more careful washing than usual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For extra safety, you may let then sunk in a concentrated solution of baking soda. Also, have them cleaned with a good alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another simple disinfection method: just boil them for about 30 min. Pretty much everything will die. It will damage plastic, so be warned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, if they are ceramic (of any kind, or any porous material) and have &lt;strong&gt;cracks&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;fissures&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;dents&lt;/strong&gt;, they might already have more-or-less dangerous colonies built inside the walls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things to try in this case, after proper cleaning (see above).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alternative 1:&lt;/strong&gt; first use you mug for 2-3 days. If nothings bad happens, use the feeder - maybe even on yourself first. Then on the child, monitoring the result. If nothing happens in 2-3 days, they are completely safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alternative 2:&lt;/strong&gt; especially if they are cheap, throw them away and buy new ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: I have no idea how the feeder looks like, I just assume it can be used by an adult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-10-29T06:25:43.483" LastActivityDate="2019-10-29T06:25:43.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22526" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-26T18:21:03.040" Score="0" ViewCount="147" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any filter or privacy filter I could add to my laptop that would keep dust and marks off of it. I often have to keep cleaning my screen, and wondered if there is some way or hack around this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29592" LastActivityDate="2019-09-27T05:38:46.670" Title="Keeping a laptop screen clean" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22527" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22522" CreationDate="2019-09-26T20:31:57.350" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mould is an organism that grows where there is sufficient nutrient and moisture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic and ceramic are both non-porous surfaces that prevent the fungus from becoming embedded in the material itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Physically, clean the mould from the surfaces with a paper towel or scraper and rinse the surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, clean the dishes in normal hot soap and water. Afterwards, you can use a solution of one part each of white vinegar and water to wash with also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, you can run them both through a normal wash cycle in a dishwasher. The soap, hot water, and jet-action of the cycle will be sufficient to kill the spores, and any residual &quot;stuff&quot; (the technical term.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A fine &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hunker.com/13421255/can-you-wash-mold-out-of-plastic-cups&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;article with more detail&lt;/a&gt; can be found at Hunker.com&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-10-09T18:29:02.910" LastActivityDate="2019-10-09T18:29:02.910" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22528" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14667" CreationDate="2019-09-26T21:53:50.020" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;it is easy put some cardboard behind the switch after you turn it on if the cardboard is thick and tight the switch will not revolve and the power would stay on. this also works on those vibrating beds in hotels that run off the same type switch&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29593" LastActivityDate="2019-09-26T21:53:50.020" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22529" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2019-09-27T00:34:10.467" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the solution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After much trial and error using MANY products including but not limited to, Dawn dishwashing liquid + hot water (works on vinyl coving mastic), Goo Gone (both types), acetone, Pinesol, and a number or other products, here is what worked without removing the stain on a pine frame:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TIKI TORCH FUEL &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It worked perfectly and left the stained wood intact. It also worked on a painted aluminum surface without damaging the pair. A real miracle. &#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PIASG.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;TikiTorchFuel&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2019-09-27T00:34:10.467" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2019-09-27T00:34:10.467" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22530" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22526" CreationDate="2019-09-27T05:38:46.670" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There must be screen protectors available on the internet or in computer shops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the vast majority of people just use a soft piece of cotton cloth to remove the dust. It is cheap, simple, ecologic, fast...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You do not even need a &quot;special&quot; piece of cloth. You can use a perfectly fine wearable t-shirt (or anything else), clean the screen, wash the t-shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, I assume there is only plain dust on the screen. If the screen gets oils, glues, pieces of food etc., then the discussion changes completely. In this case, even a dedicated additional screen filter will not prevent the grease and stuff go between the screen and the frame (that is, around the screen).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-09-27T05:38:46.670" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22531" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22522" CreationDate="2019-09-27T09:57:08.393" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mould is totally destroyed by bleach. This situation occasionally happens at home. &#xA;I first wash out the mould with hot water and detergent and then leave the object in bleach which gets into the cracks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29600" LastActivityDate="2019-09-27T09:57:08.393" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22532" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-27T10:20:04.860" Score="2" ViewCount="221" Body="&lt;p&gt;My body is quite sensitive towards high temperature, be it indoors or outdoors. Whenever it becomes hot, and if I am in a place even for a few hours, with no fan/AC, I get a severe headache that lasts the entire day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anyway I can prevent getting a headache? My body can somewhat adjust to the heat, but my head always heated up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried drinking plenty of water, wearing light clothes, and washing my face often, but none of it seems to help much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I concentrate in my work without having a headache? There are no fans/AC/ice packs available&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29601" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T15:46:04.127" Title="Prevent headache due to heat" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;health&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22533" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22540" CreationDate="2019-09-27T10:34:24.563" Score="1" ViewCount="212" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found an old Luggage in our repository, it is locked. I want to open it without causing any damage.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IZDTU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IZDTUm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pY7vy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pY7vym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to open it without causing any damages?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29602" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-28T15:44:33.373" LastActivityDate="2019-11-02T23:24:27.223" Title="Opening old Luggage Lock without beaking it" Tags="&lt;locks&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22534" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22533" CreationDate="2019-09-27T10:54:58.333" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ideally, use the proper key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, use the services of some local company specialized in locks and doors, to open the lock for you. They have the required generic tools and the practical experience to do it for you. (it is pretty much what you see in the movies, using some bent wires to unlock locked doors)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-09-27T10:54:58.333" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22535" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22532" CreationDate="2019-09-27T11:06:26.043" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use caffeine to mitigate the headache, it's proven that it works in some cases and also hurt in anothers, here I let you a link to know more about this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/caffeine-headache#as-a-cause&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;More info about caffeine and headaches&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;On the other hand I use a lot this remedy:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's simple, you only have to press in this&#xA;specific zone of your hand to relief a bit the headache.&#xA;It's a common acupuncture point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b300H.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/b300Hm.png&quot; alt=&quot;zone of the hand&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29603" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T15:46:04.127" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22536" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22532" CreationDate="2019-09-27T11:21:47.207" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Additionally to the pressure points indicated by @AlejandroVicaria, I find it useful to massage the points / areas highlighted in the picture below. In my case, I get headaches in case of air drafts (e.g. car's air conditioner), and the most useful is the areas on the sides, around the ears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some practice will be needed, to find the right spots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, please consider visiting a doctor, just in case. You may have heart problems, blood pressure problems, and I would not exclude teeth problems - see a dentist also. It is better to be safe than sorry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even though it is not always possible, try to have a ventilator around. Even if it blows to cool only your feet / legs, your entire body will thank you. The blood gets cooled down in the feet / legs, and then travels to the brain somewhat cooler. It will not work miracles, but it is still better than nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You mention washing your face often. Keep doing it. If possible, don't wipe all the water after that. Wash you arms also, if possible. If you wear short pants, apply some thin layer of water on the legs also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people claim that you should shower with hot water during hot weather. After the shower you will feel the environment cooler. You may look into this too, to check if it works for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VRNNX.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VRNNXm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-28T15:45:27.870" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T15:45:27.870" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22537" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-27T17:09:44.530" Score="5" ViewCount="842" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am left-handed, and when I write, even if I don't use a smudging pen, I always get ink stains on my left hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is because some ink still gets on my hand, as I rub the words while writing the next word and at the end of the day my left-hand is covered in blue ink stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to stop this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user26899" LastActivityDate="2019-10-13T18:43:27.400" Title="Stop ink stains on hand when writing for left-handed people" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22537" CreationDate="2019-09-27T17:43:16.160" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The ink winds up on the left edge of your hand, as it moves across the paper. You can put a small piece of paper (like a Post-It) on that edge while you write. I've done this for years and it works well. The Post-It (for example) absorbs any not-quite-dry ink and protects the edge of the hand. Instead of a Post-It, a piece of paper can be taped on pretty easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-09-27T19:15:05.020" LastActivityDate="2019-09-27T19:15:05.020" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22540" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22533" CreationDate="2019-09-27T18:26:31.393" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;This type of lock is very basic. They are not intended to be really secure, just so that the casual snooper or thief can't open it easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is why they are easy to pick with a bent wire, such as a reshaped paper clip. You might only need to feel for a simple small lever inside, to flick across. You should do this with the right amount of pressure on the outer hasp, to remove pressure from the catch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, if you have others keys around, try them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2019-09-27T18:26:31.393" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22537" CreationDate="2019-09-27T19:04:35.400" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lateral thinking: use a different pen and/or paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are pens designed for left handers to deal with the smudging problem.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;There are also notebooks and paper available that allow ink to dry quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want to promote any particular product: you can do some searching yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2019-09-27T19:04:35.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22543" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-28T16:03:07.023" Score="1" ViewCount="409" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm in a training regimen at the moment and have very limited time after work &amp;amp; gym for laundry. I had a similar problem with washing up but managed to find disposable plates &amp;amp; bowls; that means I don't need to do washing up anymore. Is there anything similar I can be doing with laundry? I stopped using towels for showering and now use disposable single use towels in that respect. But still have of course shirts &amp;amp; jeans etc. that need washing. Is there a cheap disposable thing I can be doing here? Or any other ideas so I can reduce the time spent doing laundry saving myself the time &amp;amp; energy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29592" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-09-29T14:20:35.357" LastActivityDate="2019-10-04T10:54:18.217" Title="Reducing laundry" Tags="&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22544" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22543" CreationDate="2019-09-28T16:18:17.417" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can reuse clothes more often. As an example, I go running for 10-20 km twice or three times a week, and after the first run I often just hang my clothes to air/dry instead of washing them. Yes, they'll still smell a bit when I put them on before the second run, but a new pair of clothes would do too after 10 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2019-09-28T16:18:17.417" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22545" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22543" CreationDate="2019-09-28T19:50:24.503" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have the money, you can hire a service to do your laundry for you. This may be a local dry cleaner / laundry service; it may be a neighbor who needs extra money and has a washer-dryer; it may be someone who comes to your home just for that purpose; or it may be something else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would still take a little bit of time. You have to drop off your laundry with the service, and later you have to pick up your clothes when they're clean. Plus, that will take some of the money you made, which &lt;em&gt;usually equates to time&lt;/em&gt; if you have a typical job: &quot;I make $25 an hour, and laundry is $50 a batch, so I'm 'spending' 2 hours per load of laundry&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I want to acknowledge Stan because he mentioned a &quot;valet service&quot; in his comment. This is basically the same idea, though I was thinking this already when I first read the question.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-09-28T19:50:24.503" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22546" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9500" CreationDate="2019-09-29T06:25:57.310" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was a late adopter of smartphones for a geek. I bought my first one while travelling in China and gave it a serious impairment within a few months while hitchhiking in Southeast Asia. From the sweat in my pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In Southeast Asia it's rainy for about half the year and you're sweating for about the entire year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The discount stores sell various kinds of locking plastic bag thingies for protecting your phone from rain, which also works for sweat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the poor people, of whom there are very many, just use whatever random clean plastic bag they were last given when they bought something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the proper ones from a phone shop would be best if you want to be able to see and use your touchscreen through the plastic. But if it's just against sweat then any random plastic bag, and take it out of the bag when you want to use it. When you're going to be getting extra sweaty, on a long walk or a workout, then tie a couple of knots in the bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29615" LastEditorUserId="29615" LastEditDate="2019-09-30T01:11:25.137" LastActivityDate="2019-09-30T01:11:25.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22543" CreationDate="2019-09-29T07:20:54.323" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I propose a change in your general approach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You write you use disposable plates and towels to reduce the time expended to wash them. How much time are you expending to go shopping for those in turn? How much time does it cost you to take out the garbage bags? How much time do you need to work to earn the money for those?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Looking at the great picture, you might be able to save time by not washing your dishes by hand. The next best alternative is a dish washer. Instead of putting your used dishes in a trash bag, you put them into the washer. Once it's filled, you push a few buttons and are done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's even less time to be saved by disposing of dirty clothes. One set of clothes almost fills up one trash bag (depending on the season and the size of your bags). You'd have to take out the trash daily to get rid of all your plates, towels and clothes of the day. Or you throw the entire outfit into the washing machine and be done with it. Once it's full, add detergent, push some buttons, and you're done again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only thing that' &lt;em&gt;actually&lt;/em&gt; time consuming is clearing out the dish washer and the washing machine. But you can save time there, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can have a rotation system going:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash your laundry&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put it on a drying rack or line&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In the next morning, take your clothes directly from the line&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put your dirty clothes directly back into the machine&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Start the machine when it's full or there aren't enough clean clothes left on the line&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can hang the new load of washed clothes next to some already dried once to make sure you have a dry set next morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can do the same with your dishes. 80% of the time we use the same type of dishes and utensils again and again. Instead of taking a clean plate from the cupboard, take one from the dish washer. Once it's dirty, pile it up in the sink. If the sink gets too full or the dishwasher is empty, put everything from the sink into the washer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the end, the only real time expenditure for doing your laundry is hanging the washed clothes on a line. It takes about 30 minutes for a full load. The rest is pushing a few buttons and waiting for the machine to be done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buying new clothes every time and disposing of the old ones might seem to require less time, but going shopping or ordering online and taking heaping piles of trash out adds up to more time spent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-09-29T07:20:54.323" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22537" CreationDate="2019-09-29T08:20:05.910" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most left-handed people I know turn the page at an angle (which differs between individuals) that allows their left hand to slide above or below the line they just wrote. &#xA;This certainly needs some getting used to, but doesn't seem too unusual, considering one of my right-handed friends writes with the paper lying at a 90° angle to him.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most important thing to keep in mind is that you need to sit and write comfortably. Otherwise you'll get exhaused or cramped up whenever you need to write a lot of text (like during an exam) and in the worst case get back or shoulder pain. Therefore I suggest trying to find a comfortable posture that puts the hand below the written line. I you put your hand above the written line, you have to curl your whole upper body into a kind of spiral that has your writing hand in it's center. I have a friend who managed school like that, but always felt exhausted and stiff after writing long texts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should take some time to experiment. Lay the paper at whatever angle you'd like to try and write 2 lines. Then angle the paper to the left or right and repeat the same 2 lines. Have a look at &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/1qnx_vwx3jA&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt; at 1:45 minutes. There are many more videos of left-handed calligraphers explaining how they hold the pen and position the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-09-29T08:20:05.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22537" CreationDate="2019-09-29T13:24:34.150" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use fountain pen, with quick drying ink.&#xA;Take any cheap good writing fountain pen.&#xA;Most important thing is to get good ink.&#xA;I prefer parker ink, but you should try some brands and see what suits for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2186" LastActivityDate="2019-09-29T13:24:34.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22550" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7836" CreationDate="2019-09-29T15:46:07.693" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure if the OP found a solution, but it USUALLY has NOTHING to do with the hair. All the advices of changing clippers, adjusting blades, and lubricating the blades are well meant I'm sure, but are obviously from folks who never had this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I cut my own hair and the hair of my two sons on a regular basis. One son keeps getting his hair caught while my other son and myself are completely fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried changing clippers on multiple occasions. It doesn't solve the problem. Tried lubricating the blade before/during, but that doesn't solve the problem. I tried adjusting the blade, but that doesn't help either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The real issue is the type of hair and the angle at which it grows. My son (the one who is ok) and I both have slightly wavy hair and I am able to use the clipper in any direction with any guard w/o any problems. My other son (who always gets his hair caught and pulled) has very straight and stiff type hair. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The solution is to change the angle of the clipper. Rather than going upward like you see most people do, go sideways or even downward. I usually do sideways and diagonally upward/downward to help blend in and make sure no stray hair is left uncut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This raises a secondary issue that the hair cut then is left a bit longer than the actual guard size because you're going more with the grain of the hair growth. So to counter this, I just use one size shorter guard and comes out pretty much the same as my other son.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And no more tears or drama sessions in the bathroom.&#xA;:)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29616" LastActivityDate="2019-09-29T15:46:07.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22537" CreationDate="2019-09-29T19:28:10.873" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Change the angle of your hand so your hand is &lt;em&gt;below&lt;/em&gt; the line instead of behind the pen. This will take some practice and a change of handwriting style, but you will no longer have  your hand dragging over the ink at all, it will always be on clean paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-09-29T19:28:10.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22552" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7836" CreationDate="2019-09-29T19:32:13.127" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use the plastic combs that usually come with an electric clipper to help you gauge the length. They come numbered from 1 (shortest) to 4 (longest).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you first experiment, a #4 comb will probably be a good choice so that you can then select shorter as you continue to find your own &quot;best.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start by combing your hair in your desired style. Then, I found that going in the direction (grain) your hair grows to be a good way to avoid snags, kinks, and errors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-09-29T19:32:13.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22553" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-29T23:01:24.527" Score="0" ViewCount="139" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got a shaving kit bag which got my comb and other stuff as I have a beard but I am not ok with keeping my brush in it coz it hasn't been cleaned because I don't know how to. It doesn't smell or anything but I am hygiene conscious. &#xA;My question is how do I clean it as it is leather?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2020-04-04T10:00:40.070" Title="How to clean shaving kit bag" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22533" CreationDate="2019-09-30T03:44:08.973" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;For suitcases like that, the keys are all identical, so a key for one example of that suitcase will open all others in that brand and style. Take that suitcase to a place that sells luggage and nicely request the person behind the counter to try opening it for you. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-09-30T03:44:08.973" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22553" CreationDate="2019-09-30T06:54:51.637" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For &quot;generic&quot; taking care of leather, the DIY way, I wrote some longer answer &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/21406/26845&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;. Please feel fee to use the advice you find there, even though the object is different.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shortly, this is what I would do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use some alcohol to remove dirt / grease;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;apply a thin layer of grease for leather (&quot;paraffin oil&quot;);&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wait for the oil to permeate the leather, rub the excess oil with some cloth. If needed, gently use some alcohol-soaked cloth to remove excess oil.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If &quot;deep&quot; disinfection is desired, you may want to use a small UV-C lamp leave it on inside the bag for up to 30 min. Please search for businesses in your area; inquire about the smallest lamps they have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use the lamp, be careful about these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it will get hot, and if the bag is completely close, it might break;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if the lap gets any grease on the &quot;glass&quot; (it is actually quartz crystal), the lamp might again break;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The UV-C lamps, by design, use a small amount of mercury inside. If the lamp breaks, be careful not to inhale the mercury. You should use the setup in an area which is properly ventilated, to be safe in the case that the lamp breaks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You probably already know this, but I write it for people who might not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;clean all tools right after use;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;allow the tools time to properly dry before placing them back into the bag - especially the brush;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make sure that there is nothing leaking from any of the tools, bottles; I had the experience with shaving foam coming as sprays. After use, there was always some foam expanding from the top, even after cleaning. To have the tube properly clean, I needed to repeatedly wash the top to get rid of the foam. In the mean-while, I switched to the more practical paste in a tube (similar to tooth-paste).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-09-30T07:12:51.247" LastActivityDate="2019-09-30T07:12:51.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22556" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22543" CreationDate="2019-09-30T08:11:42.067" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;To reduce the time spent on laundry, buy more clothes. Instead of having one set and washing them after every use: get enough sets of gym clothes to do laundry once a month. Consider wearing clothes more than once before washing them. It won't hurt you, and when you're working out you smell anyway so there's no downside. The same goes for towels. There's no need to wash them after a single use.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And you can use the same strategy for everyday clothing: buy a month's worth of underpants, t-shirts, socks, etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This helps you in two ways: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;you reduce the number of times you have to do laundry&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;when you do, you can fill up the washing machine instead of running a cycle for only one set of clothes. This means the machine runs more efficiently, reducing the amount of energy, water and detergent you use.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2019-09-30T13:46:32.177" LastActivityDate="2019-09-30T13:46:32.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22537" CreationDate="2019-09-30T08:53:57.233" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this problem when I use a fountain pen, but not when I use a ballpen or a rollerball. So swapping to a different type of pen might be enough. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-09-30T08:53:57.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22558" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-09-30T09:27:59.490" Score="-1" ViewCount="174" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have two winter jackets, for different lowest temperatures (i.e. one thicker and one thinner). For a while they were both fine, until I had the experiences to go through rain or through stronger wind (not both at the same time, yet). Regardless of the advertisement and labels, they are not at all proof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because I would not continue the business buying jackets, hoping that one day I will find one suitable, I want to &quot;fix&quot; the current ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My plan would be the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;thoroughly clean the jackets;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;properly dry the jackets, avoiding accumulation of dust or some other debris;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;apply a good layer of liquid &quot;solidifiable&quot; something; good soaking / impregnation of the outer layer of fabric is mandatory, I assume;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wait for the &quot;something&quot; to properly cure;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;be happy wearing the jackets.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From my point of view, the &quot;something&quot; to be applied on the jackets must have the following properties:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;must stick to the material of the jackets (I have no idea what they are made of);&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;must remain flexible at very low temperatures; I already encountered temperatures of -25C, so flexibility at -30C or lower is desired;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;must not become sticky / fluid at higher temperatures; even if I do not wear them in the summer, the temperature in the wardrobe may go well about 25, not to speak about transportation, in case of a relocation, when temperatures in the trunk of the car (or wherever) may go in excess of 40C;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;must not crack over time; i.e. must keep the proofing capabilities;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;must not peel as a result of using, or as a result of machine washing;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;ideally, if it cracks it can be repaired;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;others; which?!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have in mind the following solutions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;some specialized spray; however, I think that they are not a long term solution, but more of a hack while in the middle of the trip;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;diluted silicone;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, with diluted silicone I worry about:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;will it meet the criteria above? including the flexibility;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;which variety of silicone it better suited?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fresh silicone does not (usually) stick to cured silicone;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the bottom line questions would be:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Which substance should I use?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is my planned technique good enough?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there anything better than I planned?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had several jackets in the past claiming that they will keep me dry in case of sweating. I always sweated inside those jackets and soaked in my own water a lot, the entire technology seeming to be mostly snake oil - so I do not care about claims of destroying non-working technologies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-11-04T15:34:39.730" Title="Upgrade jackets to be water- and wind- proof" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22558" CreationDate="2019-09-30T18:56:59.717" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;NIKWAX® Waterproofing materials&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's a pair of products from England matched for (re-)treating and wash-in reproofing of breathable waterproof fabrics. For treating garments, Nikwax® TX Direct™ is recommended periodically, once a season. For care, wash with Nikwax® LOFT™ to preserve the treatment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's approved for Gortex™, Simpatex™, and Nikwax® &quot;analogy.&quot; Read the reviews online.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;MACHINE Wash: Add a few caps-full to machine wash (max 2 articles/load) in &quot;Synthetics&quot; cycle - low temperature, slow spin tumble dry (if possible). Freshly washed garments need not be dry for treatment. Drip dry or tumble dry without heat. My nylon golf jacket and pants have been treated. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;HAND Wash: WEAR GLOVES! Add a few caps full to container (bowl or sink) of &quot;Hand-hot&quot; water, immerse completely, and soak for five minutes, agitate again to soak thoroughly, and rinse until water is clear. Drip dry or tumble dry without heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For taped seams that may have become loose, BOSTIK™ is recommended by NIKWAX® manufacturers to glue the tape securely prior to NIKWAX® treatment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Read the available literature online to ensure this may work for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Professional cleaners may have special products available to them which are not available to the general public that may work better than a do-it-yourself product such as above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since you have a solution for low temperatures, your light jacket is probably ideal for general foul weather if you wear light rain gear over it. If it's raining, it's above freezing. You need to keep dry so a waterproof layer may be all you need to repel even a driving downpour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you feel chilly and the relative humidity is high, there's nothing that keeps you warmer than Merano™ wool. It's way too expensive to get 100% but blends are still very effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This advice comes to you from the water's edge in Canada where it occasionally snows, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-11-04T15:34:39.730" LastActivityDate="2019-11-04T15:34:39.730" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22560" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2019-09-30T20:02:49.680" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;On a wooden surface, to remove adhesive residue without any harm, try &lt;strong&gt;vegetable oil, oil soap, or furniture oil&lt;/strong&gt; (not waxes like Pledge). I recently was able to successfully and fully remove a very old, tattered sticker (with adhesive much stronger than that on masking tape) from a built-in wooden shelving unit using (diluted) &lt;em&gt;Murphy's Oil Soap&lt;/em&gt; and very little effort; I've also removed other mysterious marks and stuck-on stuff with the same soap. I've used &lt;em&gt;vegetable oils&lt;/em&gt; on other surfaces in the past, and furniture oil (&lt;em&gt;Old English&lt;/em&gt; is the brand I have) also has advice for removing stuck-on messes on the label.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22640" LastActivityDate="2019-09-30T20:02:49.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2019-09-30T21:21:24.937" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5safW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5safW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;This really works. Cut along red dashes. Be sure to cut two slits as shown to lock the tube together. Feel free to share and post this image anywhere you think it could be useful.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This really works. Cut along red dashes. Be sure to cut two slits as shown to lock the tube together. Feel free to share and post this image anywhere you think it could be useful. Cybergoal.com created this image and provides it for all uses free of charge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29619" LastEditorUserId="29619" LastEditDate="2019-10-04T06:14:40.963" LastActivityDate="2019-10-04T06:14:40.963" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22562" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22543" CreationDate="2019-10-01T02:25:28.620" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a whole technology that has come to your aid. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While it's not disposable, it doesn't need to be washed which is almost close enough to be a hack. I'm happy to say that it fulfils all kinds of green environmental objectives as well&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;New apparel can go for as long as 100 days without washing. Fast Company, Wool&amp;amp;Prince, ODO, and Unbound Merino have developed fabrics and weaves to keep you comfortable, odour free (that's the trick), and relatively free from sweat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;More and more products are being brought to market every day. Start your search with &quot;no wash clothing.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Great timing. You're a &lt;strike&gt; lazy&lt;/strike&gt; um, lucky guy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Continued Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-10-01T02:25:28.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22543" CreationDate="2019-10-01T12:09:55.063" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get rid of anything labeled &quot;dry clean only&quot; or &quot;do not tumble dry&quot;. Important, move into a place with your own washer and dryer. Only buy grey or dark colored clothing. No whites or bright colors. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Undress and dress in the laundry room. Immediately toss used clothing in the washer. When it gets near full, add some detergent and turn on (cold water only). Carry on with the rest of your day. When you come back and a wash is done, chuck in dryer, and tumble dry on low heat. Leave and carry on some more. When the dryer is done, take your clothes out and throw in closet/wardrobe. You'll probably want to stick to buying wrinkle-free clothing too, because then you don't have to fold anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You now spend barely five minutes doing laundry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25582" LastActivityDate="2019-10-01T12:09:55.063" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22565" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22568" CreationDate="2019-10-01T14:47:56.813" Score="3" ViewCount="1305" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought some shelled pumpkin seeds. I didn't notice that they were salted at the time of buying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They taste unbearably salty and I want to remove salt from it completely if not to a substantial extent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried soaking a few of them in water overnight but they tasted almost as salty the next day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there are another way to remove the salt from it? I noticed that the salt is coated on the shells.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there some DIY osmosis setup that can be made?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29513" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2019-10-01T15:05:07.743" LastActivityDate="2021-03-29T17:58:45.273" Title="How to remove salt from salted pumpkin seeds" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22566" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22565" CreationDate="2019-10-02T06:01:07.887" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Notes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;depending on how the seeds were salted, it may happen that the salt is already impregnated in the core. In this case, you cannot really remove the salt.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I really hope that the seeds still have the shell, and that the salt is on their shell. Otherwise, you are in the case of Note 1 above.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You do not have many options to get rid of the extra salt:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wash the seeds - you already tried and did not work;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&quot;break&quot; the shells carefully so the salt does not touch the core (too much);&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;throw them away (especially if you did not buy supplies for an entire stadium) and buy others not salted + remember for the future to not buy salty seeds.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;shelled&lt;/strong&gt; is a highly ambiguous word, being able to mean opposite things at the same time:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mkpig.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mkpig.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-10-02T06:01:07.887" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22568" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22565" CreationDate="2019-10-02T06:24:28.173" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there's a crust or a layer of salt on the outside, put them into a cloth (like a clean kitchen towel or a clean pillow case) and rub them for a while. This should remove the salt from the seeds and you can sieve it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there's no visible salt on them, they were probably soaked in salt water and absorbed it. It's basically impossible to remove all the salt from them. The best you could try is soaking them in clean water &lt;strong&gt;and changing the water several times&lt;/strong&gt;. I'd say every 30 - 60 minutes at first for several hours. Then let them dry on a baking sheet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all that didn't work, consider using them as a cooking ingredient instead of eating them. Compensate for their saltiness by using less salt in the dish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-10-02T06:24:28.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22569" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22543" CreationDate="2019-10-02T13:28:55.830" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the clothes do not get dirty because of the outside world (dirt, grease...), then your biggest enemy is odors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As long as your sweat does not stink, you can reuse the clothes many times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tried and tested successfully: apply baking soda on your body:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;as a layer, rubbing it on your wet body, if you take a shower; let it stay on your body for at least 30-60 seconds; rinse afterwards;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dissolved in the water, if you take baths.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do it at least once a week. You need to &amp;quot;adjust&amp;quot; the frequency of using the baking soda according to your exact life details.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why it works? The baking soda kills the micro-organisms living on the surface of your skin, which make your sweat stinky.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your sweat carries a lot of minerals / salts, which in turn spot your clothes white (or some other colors), then washing your clothes is quite a must.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have many clothes. Use a big(ger) washing machine. Washing less times reduces the overall time spent with washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is pretty much my strategy. My big problem is that I am at home only late in the evening, and I do not want to bother my neighbors with the noise of washing. So I can only use the weekends for that purpose.If I cannot wash during one weekend, for whatever purpose, it means that I cannot wash clothes for 2 weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But having enough clothes for changing, that is not a problem. One &amp;quot;big&amp;quot; wash and everything is clean. &amp;quot;Big&amp;quot; is actually a joke, because the washing machine is a standard slim, nothing industrial, but I fill it properly, and use good detergent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikipedia article on &lt;strong&gt;baking soda&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(relevant selections only)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pest control&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sodium bicarbonate can be an effective way of controlling fungal growth, and in the United States is registered by the Environmental Protection Agency as a biopesticide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mild disinfectant&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It has weak disinfectant properties, and it may be an effective fungicide against some organisms. Because &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;baking soda will absorb musty smells&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, it has become a reliable method for used book sellers when making books less malodorous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Personal hygiene&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sodium bicarbonate is also used as an ingredient in some mouthwashes. It works as a mechanical cleanser on the teeth and gums, neutralizes the production of acid in the mouth, and also &lt;strong&gt;acts as an antiseptic&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;help prevent infections&lt;/strong&gt;. Sodium bicarbonate in combination with other ingredients can be used to make a dry or wet &lt;strong&gt;deodorant&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cleaning agent&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Baking soda is commonly added to washing machines as a replacement for water softener and to &lt;strong&gt;remove odors from clothes&lt;/strong&gt;. It is also effective in removing heavy tea and coffee stains from cups when diluted with warm water. Also, baking soda can be used as a &lt;strong&gt;multipurpose odor remover&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-10-04T10:54:18.217" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22576" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11606" CreationDate="2019-10-02T19:15:49.223" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;strong&gt;Physiology&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;Defensively&lt;/em&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;Make Yourself As Conspicuous As Possible&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If/when you feel you are being followed too closely, increase your visibility by turning on your four-way flasher/hazard lights to get the conscious attention of the other driver before making any changes to your speed or direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Flashing lights are one of the first stimuli in our order of perception. Even our peripheral vision has sensitivity to flashing lights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-10-02T19:15:49.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22579" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22495" CreationDate="2019-10-03T03:29:12.990" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's paint (or a paint like substance) then perhaps &quot;cut and polish&quot; (like for cleaning up car paint) might work?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd recommend that you try it somewhere not visible first though. Just in case it damages the finish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29636" LastActivityDate="2019-10-03T03:29:12.990" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22581" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2019-10-03T03:53:26.363" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that (undiluted) dish washing detergent often works well with some adhesive residues. I suggest leaving it to soak in for a little while first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A gentle scrub with a pot scourer may also assist (although be sure not to use anything too harsh - I suspect that a metal one might scratch the finish). You could test it on the finish somewhere that isn't too visible first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;FWIW, I was going to suggest some sort of solvent, but others have beat me too that (with nearly every solvent known to humankind suggested :) Again though, if you go with one of those, be sure to test it somewhere that won't be visible first (in case it eats into the finish).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29636" LastActivityDate="2019-10-03T03:53:26.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22582" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21438" CreationDate="2019-10-03T09:28:51.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about keeping them on your phone using an app. There are a bunch of &quot;receipt tracking&quot; apps you can download for both iPhone and Android.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29642" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-10-04T00:44:56.640" LastActivityDate="2019-10-04T00:44:56.640" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22585" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22532" CreationDate="2019-10-03T10:08:07.753" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My advice is to have a full medical examination with blood tests and discuss your symptoms with a doctor. Depending on where the headache pain is located , duration and severity of pain could be a sign of a potentially serious medical condition , allergy or a nutritional deficiency. There are probably other triggers as well such as long term stress, diabetes, heart issues,etc.. When speaking with a doctor also mention if it affects things like vision , speech , hearing or mobility etc. Such information could be critical in making an accurate diagnosis. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If other individuals in your area aren't affected but you are. The problem is with you. Get checked out by a M.D. I am not a doctor but I have dealt with several various health issues and am speaking from personal experience. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Getting advice from random strangers on a website such as this  probably not a good idea.. Go to a doctor please. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2019-10-03T10:08:07.753" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22587" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="495" CreationDate="2019-10-03T12:35:42.923" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Of the things you are likely to have on you or in the car... you can use neat windscreen wash fluid if you happen to keep it in the boot/ trunk / glove compartment. A credit card will work but you have to hold it very close to the working edge and it's hard work... and it's likely to destroy the card. Don't use vehicle antifreeze, it risks damage to the paintwork.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Possibly you have spirits with you... some people do consider it a vital thing to carry. Vodka will work well to melt ice, it's just a very expensive way to defrost a car!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or of course you can be prepared... leave an ice scraper in a door pocket for just this sort of eventuality. It can stay there until you need it, it can change cars with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29648" LastActivityDate="2019-10-03T12:35:42.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22595" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22532" CreationDate="2019-10-03T21:34:18.707" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have much the same problem. Of course, follow the advice to get a medical checkup, but here are some things that help me:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I realized at some point that the headache trigger for me is not just heat, but the combination of heat and brightness. I now always wear large, dark sunglasses, and sometimes a hat, and can stand much more time outdoors in the heat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Indoors, try opening a window to get some air circulation, even if it doesn't help cool the air. Outdoors, of course, seek shade whenever possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you can get access to anything cold - maybe a can of soda if no ice packs are available - apply it to the insides of your wrists, your neck, and your temples. Look into buying a cold pack that doesn't require refrigeration.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Also to stay cool: wet your shirt, wet your hat, wet a towel and wrap it around your neck. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some herbal products simulate the sensation of coolness, like Migrastick (formulated with peppermint oil) or Tiger Balm White. Apply them to your forehead or temples.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stay hydrated by drinking liquids with electrolytes, not just plain water - maybe Gatorade or Nuum tablets.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Experiment to see how caffeine affects you. For me, an Excedrin with a cup of coffee works much better than any painkiller by itself, especially taken at the beginning of a headache.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29660" LastActivityDate="2019-10-03T21:34:18.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22598" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2019-10-04T12:26:10.297" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Where I live, the tissues box has an &quot;elevator&quot; on the bottom - really just perforations which allow you to push in two panels which help to lift the remaining tissues towards the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is what I found on a quick search for it: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/58dqzk/this_tissue_box_has_a_tissue_elevator_to_lift_up/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/58dqzk/this_tissue_box_has_a_tissue_elevator_to_lift_up/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29667" LastActivityDate="2019-10-04T12:26:10.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9968" CreationDate="2019-10-04T15:43:15.890" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ended up using a power antenna from an old Volvo in the scrap yard. When it extends, the door opens, and when it retracts, the door closes. The antenna is powered by a 12V AC adapter, while the trigger wire is connected to a relay. The relay closes when power is sent to it from a WiFi smart plug, which means I can set schedules based on time and/or weather, and can even control it from my phone!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10388" LastActivityDate="2019-10-04T15:43:15.890" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22601" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2019-10-05T18:14:54.807" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s2usx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s2usx.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;This version has a clearly stated copyright and its ownership details.The idea really works. I&amp;#39;ll be posting an alternate method soon as well! &quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;This version has a clearly stated copyright and its ownership details.The idea really works. I'll be posting an alternate method soon as well! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29619" LastActivityDate="2019-10-05T18:14:54.807" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22603" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16035" CreationDate="2019-10-05T21:44:19.233" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that the 3M company will have an exact recommendation for removing any of their products most effectively. It's not a mom 'n pop shop — they have access to massive resources for just such a question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd call the 3M toll-free hot line 1 (800) 364-3577 or at GetHUMAN 1 (651) 733-1110 &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-10-05T21:44:19.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22604" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-10-05T22:47:15.807" Score="4" ViewCount="203" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bits of thread - some longish - have gotten wound around the axles on my vintage roller chair wheels in my sewing room. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now there is a wad of string on each side of each wheel axle and it can't be removed. How can I remove the string?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29681" LastEditorUserId="22640" LastEditDate="2019-10-15T12:23:56.427" LastActivityDate="2019-10-15T12:23:56.427" Title="Remove string from vintage caster wheels" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22604" CreationDate="2019-10-06T03:01:26.813" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;A seam-ripper can be used to penetrate the tight wrap and cut several layers of it at once. Push the point through the knot to cut through it. After this, there will be loose threads (and hair) to unwind. Repeated use will let you get the bulk of the stuff off each side of each wheel.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ytGx2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ytGx2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;seam ripper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;When you get down to the last few threads, you'll need sharp tweezers to get at those.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's not much fun and slow going but it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-10-11T14:53:21.663" LastActivityDate="2019-10-11T14:53:21.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22606" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-10-06T11:05:20.053" Score="1" ViewCount="447" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an Adidas100% Polyester jacket of black colour. It is warm in nature and used during mild winters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My mother happen to wash it along with other coloured clothes due to which it has developed small white thread type sticky on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to remove them completely?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29685" LastActivityDate="2019-10-06T15:50:20.413" Title="How do I remove white thread flakes from my jacket?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22607" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22606" CreationDate="2019-10-06T15:50:20.413" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;For removing hair and fluff from garments I find it effective to wind sellotape/scotch/parcel tape around my hand, sticky side out, and then pat the garment down. It may be easier to wear it or lay it out flat on a fluff free surface. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's likely that this item will find its way into the wash again with the same item that caused the problem perhaps try turning your jacket inside out before washing, or put it inside one of those synthetic net bags with a plastic zip&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-10-06T15:50:20.413" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22604" CreationDate="2019-10-06T17:29:17.750" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If they're the kind of wheels I'm imagining they may be all metal and if so will withstand the application of heat via some targeted gas flame like a small soldering torch. Once you've charred enough of the debris wrapping the wheel and burnt a section of it to ash the rest will fall out&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usual safety precautions apply; don't do this near your favorite bottle of 160 proof brandy etc&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If torching it doesn't float your boat, investigate whether a fishing hook will pluck at the ball. You might also find some success in heating the curve of the hook then straightening it and using the barbed end to hook/pick at it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-10-11T02:24:29.683" LastActivityDate="2019-10-11T02:24:29.683" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22604" CreationDate="2019-10-06T18:40:05.150" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to Stan's answer, I would cut through it - but with a box cutter or razor blade. Just press the blade into any part of the tangle and slice across it. Then move to another spot and repeat. Pieces of string will start falling off. You might even be able to pull some lengths of string off with your fingers or pliers. I'd use pliers because they can grip really tightly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-10-06T18:40:05.150" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="194" CreationDate="2019-10-08T15:00:10.067" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't forget that you can cut a slot into the head of any screw with a worn socket. A small grinder such as a Dremel Tool, or a fine-tooth hacksaw if you can get at the head of the screw or don't mind defacing the surround especially if it's a washer or bezel that can be replaced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, there are various other shaped driver blades that could fit a worn/stripped Phillips, posi-driver, or screw-lox screw head socket such as a square-head Robertson driver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-10-08T15:00:10.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22613" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2019-10-08T17:10:22.000" Score="-4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ensure the radiator fluid is not worn out.  Freshen it up, flush and replace anti-freeze to see if that fixes it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29696" LastActivityDate="2019-10-08T17:10:22.000" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22615" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2019-10-08T21:08:20.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My life hack for this is to run an extension lead out to the car with a fan heater and one of those mechanical timers (with the little plastic tags you press in to activate 15 minute intervals). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Half an hour of dedicated heat in a morning before the commute lasts long enough for the cabin heat to take over when the engine has warmed, and having the glass be warm will aid defrosting the outside, will demist/defog the inside and help prevent re-icing/re-fogging of the glass. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's most helpful if you then &lt;em&gt;don't&lt;/em&gt; run the blower as this will import cold air from the outside, unless you have the recirculate control on (which can prevent cold fresh air entering at higher car speeds and help maintain cabin warmth, though remember to switch recirc back to fresh to prevent accumulating moisture making misting/fogging worse tomorrow)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In terms of warming the engine, just drive it. Don't idle the engine - not only is it illegal in some jurisdictions it can put you at risk of having your car stolen, it costs more money than using a fan heater and it is not an environmentally friendly course of action. Having the fan heater timed means your car is warning while you're busy doing other things. Aim to purchase a fan heater that deactivates if it is tipped over or if the exit blower stream is blocked (overheating protection)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As noted, avoid running the blower; blasting cold air in your own face won't make it appreciably longer before the engine has warmed the coolant enough to provide some cabin heat, but it will certainly make it feel that way. Humans experience flowing air as cooler than still air for a couple of physical reasons (look up &quot;windchill&quot;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep your air con on; it will decide itself when it needs to deactivate (most systems turn off if the incoming air is too cold and the climate control wont succeed in reducing its latent humidity) and for the most part it keeps the air more dry inside the car. A car with a damp interior warms more slowly because heat energy is used in evaporating moisture from surfaces&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Covering the cabin glass with a blanket can helpful to this &quot;preheating with external heat source&quot;, as well as helping prevent icing of the glass&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other options to consider, though none of them are really lifehacky unless youre making them yourself as they all rely on a bought solution of a product intended for the purpose:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cigarette lighter powered fan heaters exist - no comment on the effectiveness of them though; I can't imagine you'll plug it in and feel like you're sat in front of a roaring log fire&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fit one of the systems that routinely cold countries use to help vehicle users cope with the cold - engine pre heaters, cabin preheat etc. Basically a more intense, dedicated version of the fan heater hack&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fit aftermarket heated seat covers, or replace the seats for ones that have heating built in, if your car has the wiring for it (or rig up a control/switch if it doesn't)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;some cars have electric duct heaters that provide air heat in the absence of coolant heat or vacuum flasks that retain hot coolant from the previous engine run, and it may be possible (though unlikely to be economically viable) to retrofit these&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-10-10T17:12:52.203" LastActivityDate="2019-10-10T17:12:52.203" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2019-10-08T22:23:14.113" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Frameshift: Don't wait for the car to warm up. Warm yourself directly:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/f0dC1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/f0dC1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Source: https://www.amazon.com/Naipo-Ventilation-Function-Breathable-All-Season/dp/B07SYKJM6V/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=car+seat+warmer&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;car seat warmer&lt;/strong&gt; will pull energy directly from the electrical system to start heating within 60 seconds rather than waiting for the entire mass of the engine to heat up before you start feeling warm air. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This shouldn't have much impact on the battery or electrical system as the seat only uses 45 watts of energy compared to the car's engine which requires as much as 4800-12000 watts for ignition. &lt;a href=&quot;https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/a/18335/50525&quot;&gt;(400-1000 Amps x 12v)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2019-10-10T22:16:31.723" LastActivityDate="2019-10-10T22:16:31.723" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22618" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="16035" CreationDate="2019-10-09T03:26:07.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Orange essential oil is my go-to! Just a good rub with a bit of it works on most adhesives.  It's never failed me once and it smells good too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29682" LastActivityDate="2019-10-09T03:26:07.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22621" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2019-10-10T08:34:56.903" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Thanks for the question, because I'd never gone looking for a solution before.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This one will work for me. Will attach in bathroom and store 1/2 empty tissue boxes (from other places in the house) in linen closet until ready for 'flip' option in the holder. Can also sit on holder in regular position, of course.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07B4JQL93&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Tissue-Holder-Wall-Mounted/dp/B07B4JQL93&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Y6ktc.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Y6ktc.png&quot; alt=&quot;Wall Mount Flip Box Holder&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This type also available for the square tissue boxes:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B000EDOTCI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Tissue-Cabinets-Dispenses-Downward/dp/B000EDOTCI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29647" LastActivityDate="2019-10-10T08:34:56.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22622" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13982" CreationDate="2019-10-11T18:26:47.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I peel the label off carefully as not to tear it. Then I use my personal shredder. To make sure that the blades don't get clogged with the sticky adhesive, I stick the label to a piece of paper that I was already going to shred, so the blades aren't exposed to the glue. It works better than a sharpie, however, it takes a little longer and some patience. (Picking the label off is sometimes tough.) If it's stuck firmly to a cardboard box, just cut that section of box out and peel the cardboard skin off with the sticker and you'll be good to shred from there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29712" LastEditorUserId="22640" LastEditDate="2019-10-12T10:30:49.047" LastActivityDate="2019-10-12T10:30:49.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22623" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15336" CreationDate="2019-10-12T19:58:31.353" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently discovered some 3M products for this. I was bonding silicone to plastic, but I'm sure it will repair a tear. You'll need two products: 3M AC79 primer and PR100 adhesive. Apply the AC79 first, and then apply the PR100 on top of that. I think that should work well for you if you haven't already resolved this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29716" LastActivityDate="2019-10-12T19:58:31.353" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22624" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15336" CreationDate="2019-10-12T23:05:13.943" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would visit my dentist to get a &quot;dental dam&quot; or &quot;rubber dam.&quot; Although the material is different, it may restore functionality to the pump if the liquids being moved are compatible with nitrile or latex.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From Wikipedia:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;A dental dam or rubber dam (sometimes termed &quot;Kofferdam&quot;—from German),&#xA;  designed in the United States in 1864 by Sanford Christie Barnum, is a&#xA;  thin, 6-inch (150 mm) square sheet, usually latex or nitrile, used in&#xA;  dentistry to isolate the operative site (one or more teeth) from the&#xA;  rest of the mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest that you &lt;strong&gt;Replace&lt;/strong&gt; the torn diaphragm with new material rather than try to patch a tear in the existing one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-10-12T23:05:13.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22625" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13982" CreationDate="2019-10-13T00:37:40.290" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bury the information.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A short burst of Black Enamel Gloss finish from an aerosol can of spray paint will anonymize any label. It's OPAQUE and cheap, dries fast, and stupid easy (the big three).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another special product called Opaque &quot;Maskout&quot; is a spray paint that matches the cardboard box colour for a more attractive finish to re-use or for storage (in neater, less busy-looking). It's available in oyster (white) or kraft (tan).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maskout quickly covers old markings. Makes old cartons look like new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-10-13T00:37:40.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22626" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-10-13T07:59:45.643" Score="3" ViewCount="165" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometime ago, my shoes got wet several times over a period of 2-3 days and start smelling bad, so I washed them with very hot water and dried them in sun for 2-3 days. The smell was completely gone then.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But now if they get wet for even 15-30 minutes, the bad smell will be back at its fullest to the point both my socks and feet stinks. Earlier brief period of wetness didn't used to produce such worse smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to fix it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29718" LastActivityDate="2019-10-17T19:37:47.527" Title="Bad smell in shoes is very intense even with short period of wetness" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22627" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19502" CreationDate="2019-10-13T11:00:25.037" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a little dab of Vaseline on the tip and rub it in. Then get those screen wipes I like to use the wet ones followed with a dry one. You don’t have to use both though, then clean your screen really well. Most likely it’s the smudge on the screen you can’t see. Like build up from face/fingers. This should work make sure the tip of stylus is not oily rub just a tiny bit in real well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29719" LastActivityDate="2019-10-13T11:00:25.037" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22628" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22446" CreationDate="2019-10-13T11:14:09.833" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would take a few deep breath and use your right arm to grab the table and your left to grab the back of the chair and vise versa then twist your back around.....the relief is awesome and it cracks your back from down to up. Then stand up and bend over completely limp then staying as limp as possible turn your neck left and upward then right and upward. Slowly stand. That should be a quick refresh. Then make a chiropractor appointment!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29719" LastActivityDate="2019-10-13T11:14:09.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22629" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22537" CreationDate="2019-10-13T18:43:27.400" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Thinking out of the box:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are left-handed it is not uncommon if you can do mirror writing. You could buy transparent paper and turn it upside down after writing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drawbacks: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;you can write only on one side of the paper&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;need another white paper underneath for better readability.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2737" LastActivityDate="2019-10-13T18:43:27.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22631" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22626" CreationDate="2019-10-14T06:30:22.493" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was successful in removing odor from winter boots using baking soda. I just put the dust inside, and wore them normally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The small drawback is that the socks might get whitey - the soda getting attached to them. Remove the soda from the socks by shaking or washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your case, if the smell goes deep into the fabric of the shoes, you may need to actually wash the shoes again, using a (concentrated) solution of baking soda. This will allow the baking soda to go all the important places, and destroy the smell-making micro-organisms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/22569/26845&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; I wrote an answer, providing links about the baking soda being a good odor remover. You can actually use the baking soda on your body, and your sweat will not be scent-y (I do it myself, after other people told me about it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried using off-the-shelf sprays for deodorizing the insides of shoes, and in my experience the effect was mostly &quot;placebo&quot;. They seem to only add some scent to the stink When the scent goes, the stink is still there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-10-15T06:02:44.833" LastActivityDate="2019-10-15T06:02:44.833" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22632" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22636" CreationDate="2019-10-14T16:43:55.843" Score="6" ViewCount="179" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some component in my computer emits an annoying high pitched sound, like a constant screetching. I'd really like to dampen the sound while providing enough air flow for the computer. The computer is wedged between my desk and the side of a drawer cabinet, so I can suspend some material there. But everything I tried so far didn't noticably reduce the sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried blister foil, several sheets of corrogated cardboard and a piece of foam that was unfortunately too small. I even read some scientific studies about high frequency sound insulation, but they are written from an industrial point of view and suggest thick MDF boards as the best insulator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before I buy bulky packs of materials that may not work after all, I'd like to ask: &lt;strong&gt;Which material that a hobby crafter might have at hand acts well as an acoustic insulator for high frequencies?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S.: Of course replacing the problematic component would fix the noise problem, but let's assume that's impossible (at least short term) for the sake of the question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2019-10-15T06:13:08.300" LastActivityDate="2019-10-15T10:42:06.047" Title="DIY sound insulation material for high frequencies" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22633" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22632" CreationDate="2019-10-14T22:35:47.923" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This article &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/practical-soundproofing&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Practical Soundproofing&lt;/a&gt; discusses the difficulties of providing sound insulation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A successful hack might find other ways, such as neutralising the sound electronically, as discussed in the Wikipedia article &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_noise_control&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Active noise control&lt;/a&gt;. One system on the market is noise cancelling headphones or buds, though there are practical disadvantages. Other systems are under development, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/170649-sono-a-noise-cancelation-and-isolation-device-that-sticks-on-your-window&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sono&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, find and replace the screeching computer component.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2019-10-14T22:35:47.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22626" CreationDate="2019-10-15T01:02:20.240" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems the materials your shoes are constructed with may be the issue here. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have had good luck with an oxyclean solution diluted in hot water. Spray on and allow to fully dry. I recommend using a heat source like a space heater to dry them completely. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Problem with leaving them to air dry in the sun is the temperature will almost certainly not rise high enough to kill all the bacteria nor dry the shoes completely. Also, overnight dew may keep them from drying fully. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastActivityDate="2019-10-15T01:02:20.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22632" CreationDate="2019-10-15T06:13:13.257" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Note: I think there is not much you can do to lower that sound. I mean something really practical. I do not have experience with noise-reducing headphones, and I do not know if they are suitable for those frequencies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most likely components that generate that noise are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the power supply;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the audio hardware - cheap or not enough capacitors installed;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the HDD-related hardware.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The power supply&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is &quot;easy&quot; to rule this out by temporarily swapping the power supply with another one, from a non-noisy computer. If the sound goes away, then it is time for a new power supply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that this sound &lt;strong&gt;might indicate the end of life&lt;/strong&gt; of the said component, and when power supplies die, they tend to take with them other components too: motherboard, processor, hard-drives... Only God knows how voltages will jump around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this is the case, please replace the power supply ASAP, before something unrepairable happens - think about losing all your data - the one which you cannot download again from anywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The audio hardware&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Temporarily disable the audio hardware from the BIOS. Or using the dedicated hardware jumper on the motherboard. Read the documentation of the motherboard on how to do that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the problem is here, there is not much you can do. Replace the motherboard, or just leave the audio hardware disabled and purchase a stand-alone sound card.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The HDD-related hardware&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disconnect all hard-drives (both power and data). Maybe use a live CD / CD to boot some OS (Windows or Linux). If the sound goes away, you are in for a new motherboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: there might be several sources of noise. You might want to disable everything first, and then enable them one by one, until you find all the noise generators.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-10-15T06:13:13.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22636" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22632" CreationDate="2019-10-15T10:38:23.113" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually, a high-pitched sound from electronics is due to something resonating.  It may well be possible to kill the sound at source by breaking the resonance.  If a component is emitting sound due to magnetostriction you can dampen the oscillation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have had success in the past by simply putting a blob of blu-tack or similar substance on the offending component.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you can't identify the component or it is likely to be too hot, try parts of the circuit board itself.  Often it will be the metal case of the power supply that is resonating, blu-tack will easily kill that source of noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This was a very common trick back in the days of 8-bit computers.  Also, the line transformers of old CRT TVs could be susceptible to magnetostriction but at least the volume of the whistle could be reduced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6973" LastActivityDate="2019-10-15T10:38:23.113" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22632" CreationDate="2019-10-15T10:42:06.047" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To reduce the noise coming from your computer, you have to enclose the entire computer in a box. This box must have fairly thick walls of a sound-deadening material (MDF is easy to work with). But you can't just build a box: the computer needs airflow in and out. So you have to build passages for the air. A labyrinth will allow air to pass through but reduces the noise, but takes up a lot of space. The labyrinth walls need to be covered in sound-deadening material. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your computer is wedged between two objects already, there's little space to accomplish what you want. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It takes far less time to replace the offending component than to build a custom box. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-10-15T10:42:06.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22639" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22626" CreationDate="2019-10-15T15:17:24.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem is that there are bacteria (or whatever) that are living in your shoes.  They go dormant when your shoes are dry, but wake up (and emit a bad odor) when they get wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This problem can not be solved with deodorants, you have to kill the bacteria.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to do this is with something acidic (vinegar), or something basic (laundry detergent/drain unclogger/lime).  Create a solution of such a substance, and soak your shoes in it for a while, maybe a day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, rinse your shoes off and make sure they dry quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4700" LastActivityDate="2019-10-15T15:17:24.120" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22640" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-10-15T15:56:49.037" Score="2" ViewCount="260" Body="&lt;p&gt;Suppose you have yellowish teeth.&#xA;If you were to do a video or photoshoot and wanted to have a white smile, how would you go about whitening your teeth temporarily for the duration of a few hours to a few days?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="zooby" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-10-16T08:53:28.130" LastActivityDate="2019-10-16T08:53:28.130" Title="How to whiten teeth temporarily?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22641" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22640" CreationDate="2019-10-15T19:10:17.133" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to whiten or lighten teeth for a video or photo shoot is to have the visual SFX people whiten them for you in post-production with After Effects, Mocca, or other software.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After that, the make-up department technicians know what will pass for on-camera use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your own dentist can recommend a procedure to use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A pharmacy or department store with a cosmetics department typically have several &quot;solutions&quot; made to whiten and brighten teeth and dentures so that they match under different lighting. This is called a metameric match which is hard to achieve non-professionally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some think that a &quot;California Smile&quot; looks fake and artificial on older people.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck. Have a good shoot! Break a leg! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-10-15T19:10:17.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22644" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-10-16T07:01:46.117" Score="7" ViewCount="493" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often dine alone at restaurants because I personally find it to be more convenient and tasty than preparing my own food. On occasion, though, I find that I have to temporarily leave the table in order to visit the restroom. Even though I might only be gone for a few minutes, if the timing hits just right, it can happen that my table has been cleared because the staff thought I was finished eating and was not planning to return. (One could also imagine having to take an emergency phone call, and going outside to do it so as not to annoy other diners.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Generally, I am &lt;em&gt;mostly&lt;/em&gt; finished eating by the time that the urge hits me, so it definitely looks like I have abandoned the remaining food on my plate&amp;mdash;but I haven't! I plan to return and finish, just as soon as I take care of this emergency business.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The consequences of this happening include losing the uneaten food that remained on my plate (which seems like a waste to me, both financially and otherwise) and causing the restaurant staff to think that I've skipped the check (left without paying the bill). This results in awkwardness all the way around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you're dining with others, this is simple. They know your intention to return, so they can just tell someone who shows up and tries to clear the table. But when you're dining by yourself, the table looks abandoned, and there's no one to convey your intent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I do to indicate to the restaurant staff (e.g., a busser responsible for cleaning tables) that I have only &lt;em&gt;temporarily&lt;/em&gt; left, and that I plan to return and finish my food? How can I convey that I am still eating?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've thought about leaving some personal effects on the table to indicate my plan to come back. Obviously this isn't foolproof&amp;mdash;the restaurant staff could assume that I just forgot my personal effects&amp;mdash;but a bigger problem is that someone else could steal them. For example, I could leave my phone, but there's a good chance that it won't be there when I return. I have tried leaving my credit card to convey both that I plan to return and that I haven't skipped out on the check, but that isn't ideal either, as someone could easily pick up my credit card and walk off with it while no one is watching.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyone have other suggestions on how to indicate this simply yet effectively?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29737" LastActivityDate="2019-10-16T22:49:21.857" Title="When dining alone at a restaurant, how can you indicate you're coming back when temporarily leaving the table?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22645" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22644" CreationDate="2019-10-16T08:38:03.070" Score="4" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I've thought about leaving some personal effects on the table&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you already guessed, it is not a good idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, waiters are usually around all the time, so you can just address one of them (preferably the one which attends your table) that you leave temporarily, and you will return. And that you expect that the table should not be cleaned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-10-16T08:38:03.070" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22646" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22640" CreationDate="2019-10-16T08:51:52.863" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;@Stan provided a to-the-point answer. I want to add something extra.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most teeth-whitening techniques use some chemicals, which have a VERY NASTY side effect: they destroy the structure of the teeth. Sometimes, only a few whitenings are enough to have the teeth completely destroyed, i.e. the material actually missing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example: H&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;O&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; (hydrogen peroxide) will whiten your teeth magically. Except that after a few whitenings, the teeth will just break and &quot;disappear&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A former colleague told us the story of his &lt;strong&gt;village&lt;/strong&gt;. People heard the trick with the hydrogen peroxide - and used it massively. In less than  one year, (almost) nobody in the village had teeth any more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the healthiest way to do that is to have the photo / video processed with some filter, either from the beginning (using the camera capabilities), or using some computer software on the photo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-10-16T08:51:52.863" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22647" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22644" CreationDate="2019-10-16T09:51:08.310" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I leave the cutlery in the &quot;unfinished&quot; position to indicate, well, that I have not finished the meal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cbowI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cbowI.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also leave a personal item of no value to others, such as a pair of spectacles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the waiter clears a place that has a plate with uneaten food, and cutlery signing the &quot;unfinished&quot; message, go and see the head waiter and complain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2019-10-16T09:51:08.310" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22648" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22644" CreationDate="2019-10-16T18:03:45.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I must leave the dining table, I get the attention of the waitstaff to tell them my intentions. This is easy as they are more attentive to me at the beginning of the meal (What else can I get you?).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;During the meal, attentive waitstaff want to know, &quot;How is everything, and is there anything I can get for you?&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Near the end of the meal, the waitstaff also want to know, &quot;How was everything, and is there anything I can get for you?&quot; They also want to be paid so they will look for the opportunity to present the bill if you are &quot;finished with your meal.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At all other times, &lt;strong&gt;merely raising your hand&lt;/strong&gt; will immediately summon waitstaff if they don't immediately respond when you turn your head to get eye-contact with the staff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, you can use the tableware and settings to indicate your brief interruption(s) by putting your dinner napkin (serviette) beside your unfinished plate in a furled (cone-like) shape. Alternately, place it on your chair.&#xA;You can also indicate that you have not finished by arranging your tableware neatly on the plate at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To indicate that you are finished with your meal and your plate is not empty, do not arrange your tableware neatly and cover your plate with the serviette. When the tines of the dinner fork are turned upward some take that as to mean, &quot;I'm not finished&quot; whereas when pointed downward indicate, &quot;I'm finished.&quot; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you plan to step outside during your break, inform the host/hostess (the person who brought you to your table), the head waiter, or the restaurant cashier who would be only too glad to pass on the information about your return.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Understandably, if you have not made a reservation, are unknown to the restaurant, arrive alone, and are headed toward the door (to make a call, yeah, that's it, to make a call) near the end of a meal, you may be asked to settle the bill before you step out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bon appetite!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-10-16T18:03:45.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22649" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22644" CreationDate="2019-10-16T22:49:21.857" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When dining alone at a restaurant, how can you indicate you're coming back when temporarily leaving the table?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply put a note on the table that you will return momentarily. Some restaurants do have cards already made for such occasions such as: &lt;strong&gt;Do not disturb, customer will return&lt;/strong&gt;. There are several places that do this where I live with pre-made signage for one’s convenience.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastActivityDate="2019-10-16T22:49:21.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22650" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-10-17T00:18:36.510" Score="0" ViewCount="165" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dd4Hu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dd4Hum.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;ultra gsm modelo j8 android dual sim&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've locked myself out of my phone don't remember screen lock pin could someone help with a solution that doesn't require me hard setting it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29742" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-28T15:39:09.647" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T15:39:09.647" Title="Locked out of phone" Tags="&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22650" CreationDate="2019-10-17T12:48:01.313" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There probably isn't a reliable solution to this problem.  The whole point of security locks on phones is to prevent unauthorized use.  If you've forgotten the unlock code (pattern, pin, password, whatever), you're &quot;unauthorized&quot; as far as the phone can tell.  This is Operating As Designed, and you'd need tools for hacking the phone to bypass it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have photos, music, and such stored on a micro-SD, you may be able to eject the card and copy the contents from it (depending on your Android version -- some versions encrypt the card or store contents in a form that's only readable by the phone it was installed on).  Other than that, the only option I could suggest is your cell carrier's tech support, who will likely only be able/permitted to guide you through factory resetting the phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-10-17T12:48:01.313" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22626" CreationDate="2019-10-17T19:37:47.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I've had this problem, I find washing it in a washing machine with a normal amount of bleach for a laundry load resolves the issue. The bleach kills all the bacteria and doesn't noticeably fade any colors (at least on my shoes).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the wash, it is critical to get the shoes completely dry. Loosen the laces and open the mouth as much as possibly. Either run it through a dryer, set it in the sunlight, or place upside down on top of a forced air vent to dry it as quick as possible and don't wear them until they are dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2019-10-17T19:37:47.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22653" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8063" CreationDate="2019-10-17T19:37:52.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may be able to purchase a replacement &quot;keeper loop&quot; &lt;a href=&quot;https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=keeper+loop+belt&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=keeper+loop+belt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another suggestion: somehow create your own replacement &quot;keeper loop&quot; (out of similarly colored fabric) ref: &lt;a href=&quot;https://archive.triblive.com/news/find-a-fix-to-keep-belts-tip-from-flapping/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://archive.triblive.com/news/find-a-fix-to-keep-belts-tip-from-flapping/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19644" LastActivityDate="2019-10-17T19:37:52.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22654" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-10-18T10:15:09.020" Score="0" ViewCount="135" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the old days, you could easily repair headphone cables just by stripping back the insulation on the wire at each side of the break, twisting the bare wires together, and wrapping insulation tape around them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However there seems to be a new type of wire in modern headphones - there doesn't seem to be any insulation and the wires themselves feel a bit different, and they don't start working once you twist them together.  Is there a way of performing a similar repair on this type?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10127" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T06:13:15.057" Title="How to patch up newer style headphone cables" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22655" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22487" CreationDate="2019-10-18T11:05:10.587" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hand wash this pillow in the kitchen sink using Woolite or another liquid laundry detergent for use on “delicates.” There are a number of products marketed for use on infant clothing which would work well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fill the sink with enough warmish, tepid water to submerge the pillow at least halfway. Add about a capful detergent (follow label instructions, DO NOT OVERSOAP; it will make rinsing difficult). Agitate water until soap is distributed throughout. Water should feel slightly slippery but not “soapy.”&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Submerge the pillow, but not to saturation. Squeeze the pillow with your hands over all material. Continue to squeeze and release until you see the water change color from the release of dirt and oils. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drain soapy water. Squeeze excess water out of pillow. Refill sink with clear, cool water and repeat the squeeze/release to rinse out soap. Two rinses may be needed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the sink, squeeze out as much water as possible without wrenching or twisting the fabric. Shake out excess water (outside is best). Wrap wet pillow in a clean, dry towel and apply pressure to absorb remaining water. When you hold the pillow aloft, there should be no dripping water. If there is, repeat process with towel. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To dry: Fluff pillow and distribute the stuffing, redistribute any clumps. Place on drying rack indoors or in any area without direct sunlight (to avoid damage from fading). &#xA;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GFLyE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GFLyEm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;drying rack&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check drying by fluffing. Drying time will vary; leave overnight for best results. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I need something quickly or if it’s difficult to dry (without using a dryer), I place a fan near my drying rack. Works well. Good luck. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-23T12:56:42.063" LastActivityDate="2019-10-23T12:56:42.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22656" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22684" CreationDate="2019-10-18T12:58:45.630" Score="3" ViewCount="6344" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have here several cotton clothes that due to constant use, keeps with bad smell, even after washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After been washed, when it's used, after a few minutes it begans to smell bad again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Already discovered that keeping it about 6 months at wardrobe without use neither washing makes it return to normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any idea on how to remove this? Preferably chemical ways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29752" LastActivityDate="2020-03-03T00:51:10.573" Title="Removing bad smell of constant use cotton clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22657" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22656" CreationDate="2019-10-18T16:33:26.450" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There can be several causes. The worst situation is when the washing machine has a built in-dryer. If you unload the (dried) clothes from the machine and place them straight into a drawer, they get no chance to freshen up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The washing machine needs cleaning. A smelly scum builds up on the inside. You can do a search for ways to clean a washing machine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The detergent is smelly. One brand has been mentioned on this site. Change to another brand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don't air the clothes after they have been washed. You already know this improves them. Best of all is to air the clothes outdoors on a washing line. Next best is using a 'horse' or 'airer' on which you arrange the clothes, so that air can circulate among them for a day or two.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't wear the clothes again immediately after washing. Rotate them with other clothes. If you like a shirt and want to wear if frequently, buy two of them. It's not a waste of money, because they will last twice as long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2019-10-18T16:38:26.567" LastActivityDate="2019-10-18T16:38:26.567" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9836" CreationDate="2019-10-18T22:27:53.830" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you use antiperspirant, components are formulated to repel the action of liquids. As it turns out, so does polyester material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's not what you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, the bacteria that flourish on a sweaty polyester T-shirt are different from those that grow on cotton, researchers at the University of Ghent in Belgium found.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Polyester makes a happy home for Micrococcus bacteria, while Staphylococcus, a common armpit denizen, was found on both poly and cotton. Guess which one smells worse?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/09/05/346055067/stinky-t-shirt-bacteria-love-polyester-in-a-special-way&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;NPR.org&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Polyester workout wear is light, comfortable and dries quickly. But it's notorious for getting rank and staying that way. Internet message boards are awash with advice on how to de-stink gym clothes, but the perennial nature of the questions suggests that none of the answers — vinegar, baking soda, avoiding fabric softeners, rinsing your clothes in the shower — works 100 percent of the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sorry, but natural cotton might be a better material to wear for fresher smelling clothing than manmade polyesters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-10-18T22:27:53.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21140" CreationDate="2019-10-19T21:10:01.083" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Short of riveting the laptop to the desk top, the only real method is a cable/lock combination designed to prevent theft. Kensington is just one brand.  Most laptop manufacturers (HP, Dell, Lenovo, etc.) market their own house brand and one is as good as another.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An important point might be that the manufacturer's brand might be the best if it was designed for that particular laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29762" LastActivityDate="2019-10-19T21:10:01.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22661" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19218" CreationDate="2019-10-19T21:16:47.943" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the residue is an adhesive (glue) Goo Gone is the answer to the problem. I've been using it for more than 20 years and it is the bomb for adhesive removal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the residue is is just the plastic wrapping sticking to the spine because of the shrink wrapping process or due to static electricity a little soap and water (Dawn dish-washing soap is great) almost always breaks the shrink wrap seal and eliminates the static charge by providing a path away from the wrapping and plastic case.  Might need a small brush, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29762" LastActivityDate="2019-10-19T21:16:47.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22662" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22503" CreationDate="2019-10-19T21:26:02.893" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sunshine and air will remove nearly any odor from natural fiber (wool, cotton, linen, etc.)fabrics within 24 - 48 hours.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Run the blanket through a &lt;strong&gt;CLEAN&lt;/strong&gt; washing machine &lt;strong&gt;COLD&lt;/strong&gt; rinse &amp;amp; spin cycle then hang outside on clothes line or suitable substitute on a sunny day.  This method also works if the blanket is hung indoors, but it will take considerably longer for it to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do &lt;strong&gt;NOT&lt;/strong&gt; toss the blanket in the drier, even on a delicate cycle.  This will damage the wool fabric due to abrasion as the &lt;em&gt;wet&lt;/em&gt; fibers are banged against the drum.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29762" LastActivityDate="2019-10-19T21:26:02.893" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22663" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21232" CreationDate="2019-10-19T21:42:26.813" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I see is appears to be condensation under the glass/plastic meter cover and should not affect the meter operation in the short term.  The &quot;guts&quot; of the meter, however, might rust or corrode over a longer period.  Yes, even digital/electronic water flow meters have physical/mechanical parts, but the one pictured looks to be a completely mechanical model.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The condensation is probably due to a non-watertight seal between the glass cover and meter body.  The only real solution is to remove the viewing glass, blow all condensation out of the meter, let it air dry for a few hours, replace the seal (&lt;strong&gt;DON'T&lt;/strong&gt; reuse the old one), then close it all back up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As already pointed out, though, the water company owns the meter and they usually do not permit customers to perform any kind of maintenance or repairs to the meters due to the potential for cheating the company.  Best to contact the water company and let them decide what to do and then do it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29762" LastActivityDate="2019-10-19T21:42:26.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22664" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22669" CreationDate="2019-10-19T22:23:02.940" Score="2" ViewCount="137" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have here a tree that is being needed to be removed, and we want to defoliate it first before proceding to its removal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas on how it could be defoliated?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29752" LastActivityDate="2019-10-21T12:34:57.770" Title="How to defoliate a tree with 38cm diameter trunk?" Tags="&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22666" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22664" CreationDate="2019-10-20T04:20:53.933" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fastest, most expedient, and environmentally friendly way to defoliate a tree of any size is to remove the leaf-bearing limbs and branches physically with a saw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trimming is a good idea to avoid damage that could occur due to pieces flying from the trunk as it hits the ground when felled ultimately. A denuded trunk can be felled with fewer complications and less damage to surrounding property.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a myriad of specialty tools purpose-made for your chore. Fully equipped professional tree surgeons pride themselves on how effectively they can perform a precise extraction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-10-21T05:40:37.573" LastActivityDate="2019-10-21T05:40:37.573" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22669" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22664" CreationDate="2019-10-21T12:34:57.770" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depends on what you mean by 'defoliate' if you just want the leave off and it is not an evergreen, wait until fall.  The leaves will come off naturally.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the tree is  green year round, take off a circle of bark about 30cm or 1 foot high, this will kill the tree and the leaves will fall off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If time is important don't worry about taking the leaves off the tree, if you are chipping the branches into compost, the leaves can be chipped at the same time.  All else the leaves will dry out and burn or compost whole, just pile them or haul them as is. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2019-10-21T12:34:57.770" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22670" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-10-21T12:59:36.843" Score="3" ViewCount="235" Body="&lt;p&gt;I work on desktop everyday in my office and due to this I am suffering from lower back pain. I want to know if I can really get relief from back pain by doing some form of exercise. And which physical exercises might be helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29668" LastEditorUserId="29722" LastEditDate="2019-10-21T23:27:24.510" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T09:23:02.540" Title="What are some useful excercise which I can do to prevent back pain?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22671" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22670" CreationDate="2019-10-21T13:51:54.997" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't say that my back pain was the same as yours, but when I need a new chair I bought a typist's chair to work at my desktop PC because I don't like those &quot;manager style&quot; office chairs which are only comfortable if you are leaning back and directing others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The chair I bought felt very comfortable. The seat was slightly dished and supported me nicely. Yet I started to get back pain and I didn't know why. Then when I thought about my posture carefully, I realised that my pelvis was tipped back very slightly because of the dished seat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I tried another chair with a seat that tipped my pelvis very slightly forward, and the trouble went away very quickly. I was amazed that such a small difference in posture could be significant.&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;The height of the screen must be right, and your forearms relative to the desk. You should be sitting upright with your body straight towards the keyboard and screen, not twisted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You also need the right glasses (if worn). I have been to opticians who don't ask what my reading glasses are &lt;strong&gt;for&lt;/strong&gt;, and I found I need different a prescription for reading a book, and when using a computer screen. The 'book' reading glasses were making me hunch forward towards the screen, causing a bad &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;posture&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2019-10-21T14:02:06.290" LastActivityDate="2019-10-21T14:02:06.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14989" CreationDate="2019-10-21T15:04:04.080" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get cover clamps or at harbor freight they have these little clamps for tents and I think Walmart has also at certain times of year. I clamp two to a blanket about 2 feet away then you can use a small bungee cord to connect both ends while wrapping someplace on bed frame. I use these because I like a lot of blankets on my bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29771" LastActivityDate="2019-10-21T15:04:04.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22673" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22670" CreationDate="2019-10-21T23:20:28.790" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some people develop back pain simple because they are sitting on their wallet that is rather thick. Doctors, in this case recommend either alternating rear pockets or put your wallet in your front pocket. Sounds simple, but it does work, if this would in fact be the cause. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my case, it worked marvellously.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for exercises, I would recommend seeing a doctor or health care professional as you do not want to do more damage if this is the case. Make sure you do not have an underlining condition first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastEditorUserId="29722" LastEditDate="2019-10-22T00:08:47.080" LastActivityDate="2019-10-22T00:08:47.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21249" CreationDate="2019-10-22T00:23:01.660" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to mark beverage cans in a cooler for a blind person?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When in Rome do as the Romans do! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When traveling with the blind do what the blind do! Read braille. One the bottom of the can put a drop of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.ca/Krazy-Glue-Advanced-Extra-Strength-6155010300/dp/B007Z7PHWW&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;krazy glue&lt;/a&gt; on the bottom of the can. Keep in mind what the number of dots mean. There is enough room on the bottom of a can for up to 10 +/- dots. Put the code to memory of on paper in your memory is not good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastActivityDate="2019-10-22T00:23:01.660" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22677" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20061" CreationDate="2019-10-22T15:46:59.080" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Forgetting all the other issues, two 2025s are much thicker than one 2032.  They would never fit.  Better to buy the right batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29779" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-10-22T17:22:30.207" LastActivityDate="2019-10-22T17:22:30.207" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22680" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22670" CreationDate="2019-10-22T23:43:17.400" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can have the most expensive and mechanically advanced equipment which will cause all manner of damage and loss of productivity if used incorrectly and the simplest of setups for years without complications. The key to success is &lt;strong&gt;HOW&lt;/strong&gt; you use your assets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ergonomics concerns the study of our efficiency in a working environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Volumes have been written and illustrated concerning the optimal work station position, standing, kneeling, and sitting. Perform a Web search for Office Ergonomics for more detailed discussion of the best practices to employ for you specifically.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When your workstation is set up correctly according to ergonomic guidelines, you will&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Be less likely to have problems such as headaches or eye strain.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Reduce neck and back pain.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Prevent bursitis or tendon problems that are linked to doing the same task over and over (repetitive tasks).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only tool you'll need for a lifetime of relief is a tape measure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A good place to begin is with this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/office-ergonomics/art-20046169&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How To&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; guide from the MAYO clinic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-10-22T23:43:17.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22681" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22654" CreationDate="2019-10-23T07:58:02.337" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The wires still have insulation, it's just that it's a very thin, probably clear, coating of some insulating plastic that is adhered to the wire rather than being a sheath. Use something abrasive to remove it and proceed so you would have&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-10-23T07:58:02.337" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22682" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22654" CreationDate="2019-10-23T11:51:49.727" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In some of the recent headphones, I have seen thin insulation which is hard to detect. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is thin white (colour may change) thread like material overlapped around wires inside rubber outer layer. You can remove it and twist and repair headphone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take care while twisting as the wires are also very thin now a days. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also if you mess up with thread like insulation, just use light fire using a match stick from far distance. This will burn the insulation but not the wires and you can twist them and apply tape over it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27024" LastEditorUserId="27024" LastEditDate="2019-11-05T06:13:15.057" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T06:13:15.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22656" CreationDate="2019-10-24T09:40:17.727" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/22657/26801&quot;&gt;Weather Vanes answer&lt;/a&gt;, there are some things that might affect old clothes more than new ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Body odor is usually caused by bacteria. If a freshly washed shirt smells again after a few minutes, the bacteria survived the washing process and start producing body odor again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash the shirt at a high temperature to kill the bacteria. Cotton is very forgiving and survives being washed at (almost) boiling temperatures. In this case washing at 60°C / 140°F should be enough.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shirts that are old and worn very often tend to acculutate tiny deposits of hard-to-remove dirt in the armpits and the neck. These deposits are perfect breeding grounds for bacteria and can protect them from the laundry detergent, so even more survive the washing. Especially deodorants with aluminium salts create yellowish deposits that are not water-soluble, so they cannot be washed away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pre-treat visible stains from sweat to help dissolve them during the washing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Change to a brand of deodorant without aluminium salts, if yours contains them. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have used deodorant with aluminium salts and your shirts have yellow stains at the armpits, you have to replace them. There's no way to dissolve the accumulated aluminium salts without destroying the shirt.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I used deodorant with aluminum salts for several years and had to replace almost all of my shirts / tops because of yellow stains and they wouldn't stop smelling.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-10-24T09:40:17.727" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22684" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22656" CreationDate="2019-10-24T10:57:57.743" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cotton is notorious for retaining bad smells.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do a lot of landscaping and noticed that sweating all day makes the armpits stain and go discoloured. Rain is no better. Wearing rain gear gets very smelly and you notice it once the rain gear comes off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My recommendations:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you use rain gear, wash them at least once a week and let them drip dry. Use an antibacterial laundry soup. If you do this try not to wear when they are damp. (I have three pairs in use at all times.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cottons should be washed in the hottest possible temperature possible and with an antibacterial laundry soap.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I would recommend putting in a small amount of bleach into the the washing cycle only if this will not damage the clothes. (Please read and follow the directions on the label for washing always.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pretreating your clothes may be helpful too. I use &lt;strong&gt;shout&lt;/strong&gt; on nasty stains. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use the longest cycle possible that you washer provides.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry your clothes as fast as possible as bacteria loves a damp atmosphere.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastEditorUserId="29722" LastEditDate="2019-10-24T20:54:23.613" LastActivityDate="2019-10-24T20:54:23.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22670" CreationDate="2019-10-25T05:20:17.640" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using a ball chair can help strengthen your core.  I recommend the ones with the locking wheel base and the ball should be the right height so your elbows are at a 90 degree when typing.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Intermittent breaks from long periods of sitting helps more than exercise.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29682" LastActivityDate="2019-10-25T05:20:17.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22686" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18723" CreationDate="2019-10-25T14:43:55.970" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hot water worked for me - jug and cartridge holder already sitting in hot washing up water, because I was about to wash it when I realised it was stuck, so probably had longer than 15 seconds.&#xA;In as long as it had taken me to find and read the answers here, the top slipped out easily.&#xA;I did fill the jug completely to the top with hot water; after immersing it in the sink, I topped up to overflowing by ladling it in with a mug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try this solution first - lot less hassle and less danger of damage/scratches to self or jug than the coat hanger option!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29798" LastActivityDate="2019-10-25T14:43:55.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12074" CreationDate="2019-10-25T22:31:58.733" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just burned my throat with toothpaste.  AWFUL...!&#xA;and clearing my throat made it hurt more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I went right to my medicine cabinet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;HALLS Honey Lemon menthol triple action lozenges.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The menthol cools and numbs the throat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I always keep it on hand for a sore throat. It did the trick... I've found the HONEY-LEMON works better than the other flavors.  Keep it on hand always...!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29805" LastActivityDate="2019-10-25T22:31:58.733" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22688" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14226" CreationDate="2019-10-26T00:45:24.390" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rain Jacket losing waterproof ability?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nothing is perfect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rain jackets will lose their ability to be waterproof over time. That is a given. But one can prolong the end result by only rinsing them in water by hand &lt;strong&gt;without&lt;/strong&gt; laundry soap and letting them drip dry! I hang them in the shower for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a rain jacket like Viking pictured below, it is good to spray it will &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armorall.com/products/protectants/original-protectant&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ArmorAll&lt;/a&gt; to best keep it waterproof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IGGTr.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IGGTr.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Normal jackets once cleaned and dried can be sprayed with a waterproofing compound. I would recommend a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nikwax.com/en-ca/index.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Nikwax&lt;/a&gt; product.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastActivityDate="2019-10-26T00:45:24.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22689" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15453" CreationDate="2019-10-26T09:51:39.173" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;For the Googlers... this &lt;strong&gt;does&lt;/strong&gt; touch your body. However it might still be useful, I use an ordner (is that the english word?), it works perfectly also to keep the laptop cool...:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.de/Ordner/b?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;node=213632031&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.de/Ordner/b?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;node=213632031&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZWgVim.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZWgVim.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;ordner&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29807" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-10-27T18:18:15.383" LastActivityDate="2019-10-27T18:18:15.383" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22693" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15994" CreationDate="2019-10-27T13:20:41.153" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I managed to pull it out using a heated injection needle. You have to be quick and try to penetrate the plastic as fast as possible after the heating. Also wait at least a minute or two before pulling out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29813" LastActivityDate="2019-10-27T13:20:41.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22696" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22697" CreationDate="2019-10-28T13:46:34.080" Score="2" ViewCount="809" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of trousers that have somehow acquired this reddish brown stain over time but I can't figure out what the stain is or what could have caused it. Pictures:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/Q4H9x5M.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/Q4H9x5Mm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Left Leg&quot; title=&quot;Left leg, click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/jhhCN9j.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/jhhCN9jm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Right Leg&quot; title=&quot;Right leg, click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stains are only on the upper front leg portions of the trousers. The stains are clearly visible in the images however they're not as visible in normal lighting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29825" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-10-28T15:34:00.257" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T15:36:36.413" Title="What are these reddish brown stains on my trousers and how can I remove them?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22696" CreationDate="2019-10-28T15:16:29.127" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a good chance that the fabric dye used in your trousers has failed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notice that the discolouration is &lt;strong&gt;lighter&lt;/strong&gt; than the rest of your trousers which is an important characteristic of fading. Stains are always &lt;strong&gt;darker&lt;/strong&gt; than the original colour of the fabric. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since your situation involves an area that is lighter, it indicates that a combination of wear and care have somehow left your trousers faded. This fits with the location of the discolouration (upper front leg) which is exposed to more wear than the back of your legs, say. It also appears that the tint of the discolouration is a similar to the darker (brown) shade of the vat dyed fabric of the pants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Therefore, the more you try to remove the discolouration, the &lt;em&gt;lighter&lt;/em&gt; it will become. You must do the opposite which is to &lt;em&gt;dye&lt;/em&gt; the lighter area to match the darker surrounding area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, faded jeans have become a fashion item; so, maybe as your pants age they will be stylish rather than faulty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may want to take the matter to the store where you bought them to discuss the quality of the materials used to make your clothing. There is no assurance that this was NOT supposed to happen. This could be a case of quality control failure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It happens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-10-28T15:36:36.413" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T15:36:36.413" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22699" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22522" CreationDate="2019-10-28T17:35:29.220" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A long soak in a salt and hydrogen peroxide mixture may also do the trick. I had once read that such a solution can create a mild hydrochloric acid. It has worked in the past whenever food has been stuck in a plastic container in the refrigerator for a long time and began to have some something growing on it. After the 24 hour soak in the solution and a quick scrub in dish soap, the container was as good as new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29827" LastActivityDate="2019-10-28T17:35:29.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22702" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22705" CreationDate="2019-10-29T18:07:58.903" Score="3" ViewCount="329" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've tried everything to get the ring off my finger and now my finger is too fat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried soap, string and lotion to remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29832" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-10-29T18:24:30.613" LastActivityDate="2019-10-29T19:26:49.153" Title="How do I remove a ring that is stuck on my finger?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22702" CreationDate="2019-10-29T18:46:55.177" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most reliable method is to cut the ring, allowing you to bend it open enough to get it off.  I had to do this several years ago with a ring I'd worn for about fifteen years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, doing this yourself isn't easy, especially if the ring is on your dominant hand (mine, fortunately, wasn't), so you may need to enlist a friend you trust.  A jeweler's saw or rotary tool with cutting disc will do the job; a vise to hold the ring (allowing you to push your finger away from the tool in use) and a piece of cut soda can slipped inside between finger and tools will both help, depending what's available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the ring is very valuable, or a family heirloom, or similar, you may want to look into losing a lot of weight...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2019-10-29T18:46:55.177" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22705" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22702" CreationDate="2019-10-29T19:26:49.153" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Submerge your hand in ice water for a bit; not so long that you suffer any damage from the cold, but long enough that your fingers will shrink a bit. With your hand still in the water, try working the ring off of it. It's likely that, when cold, your finger will be narrow enough now to work the ring free (you can try adding a little oil to your finger above the ring prior to soaking it if you feel you'll need a little extra help).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the ring is too tight to remove via this process, it's dangerously tight, and you'll have to seek professional help to have it cut free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22640" LastActivityDate="2019-10-29T19:26:49.153" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22707" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17545" CreationDate="2019-10-29T21:16:37.043" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Iron if you can, or line dry.  The suggestion of dryer balls is a good response as well - dryer balls will fluff, help reduce wrinkles, reduce dryer time and if you use wool dryer balls, the lanolin will help soften.  A 400tc organic cotton sheet set is likely a multi weft insertion, not a true 400tc.  You don't mention if the sheets are percale or sateen, but both will improve with use and age.  We have more detail and care recommendations for organic cotton sheets at this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.alterrapure.com/blogs/news/how-often-should-you-wash-your-sheets&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;link&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And as always - line dry is awesome for any sheets or bedding.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G1SeP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/G1SePm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;line dry organic cotton sheets&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29834" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-11-05T07:42:07.187" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T07:42:07.187" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22709" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-10-29T23:37:46.257" Score="2" ViewCount="187" Body="&lt;p&gt;Today our son spilled coke on carpet while it spilled on the bedside as well, that is of cloth too. I tried soaking it in with a cloth but it is not working as carpet is still very wealthy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T05:21:04.600" Title="How to clean up spilled coke on carpet" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22711" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22709" CreationDate="2019-10-30T06:15:17.193" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would try this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;soak the respective area of the carpet with water, brush it mildly, to have the coke dissolve in the water;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;remove the diluted coke with some cloth, until you cannot remove more;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use a vacuum cleaner on the area, to forcefully remove the small quantities remaining;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;repeat until you are satisfied.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may need to let the carpet get dry before you do it again, to be able to verify the quality of the result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there is a cleaning business in the area, have the carpet entirely washed. In my area, car washes are the preferred places for washing carpets, since they have everything already.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just remembered a situation. I accidentally spilled something on the seats in my car. I applied the procedure described above, and everything turned out nice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;@wordsworth made a very good point in a comment. If you work carefully and the area is mostly dry, you can use standard (dry) vacuum cleaner. However, &lt;strong&gt;if the area is quite moist, or if you are not sure&lt;/strong&gt;, you are better off using a vacuum cleaner designed for wet/dry cleaning, to avoid any damage and any accident.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-11-05T05:21:04.600" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T05:21:04.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22712" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-10-30T21:41:31.697" Score="3" ViewCount="627" Body="&lt;p&gt;This question pertains to saved contacts on a smartphone (Android in my case). I find I have a lot I don't use but don't want to get rid of them because if I ever go through text messages it would be harder to tell who it's from.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is an example. I have a contact Joe Doe. I often text and call him. There is another Joe, Joe Blow. I only have Joe Blow in my contacts because I was thinking of renting a home from him. I don't want to delete Joe Blow on the off chance I may be searching through some old text messages and would wonder who it's from. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It gets worse with names like David. I have 6 David's, only 3 of which I use. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe I can start using last names to search if they're unique enough. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29840" LastActivityDate="2020-07-10T09:42:04.540" Title="What to do with old contacts on phone that aren't used anymore?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22713" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22712" CreationDate="2019-10-30T22:43:20.260" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although it would take time, you could prefix all your older contacts with the word &quot;OLD&quot;. For example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First name &quot;OLD Joe&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Last name &quot;Blow&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That way, you would keep the old contacts, but they would all be grouped together alphabetically (because they all start with &quot;OLD&quot;) and you wouldn't mix them up with current / active contacts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To group them together at the end of your contacts, prefix them with &quot;zz&quot;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First name &quot;zz Joe&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Last name &quot;Blow&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: As you can guess, this process will take a lot of time initially. But it would probably be worth it, organizationally. Also, if you start communicating with an &quot;old&quot; contact again, you can just remove that prefix from their name to put them &quot;back in circulation&quot; so to speak. Once a month your may want to review current contacts and see if any should be moved to &quot;zz&quot; or &quot;OLD&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-11-02T13:33:21.680" LastActivityDate="2019-11-02T13:33:21.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22714" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22709" CreationDate="2019-10-30T23:48:59.413" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a spray bottle then put a warm water and a dish soap in it, and then spray it on the carpet, finally wipe it with a towel. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29832" LastActivityDate="2019-10-30T23:48:59.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22715" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22717" CreationDate="2019-11-01T12:26:33.090" Score="13" ViewCount="10001" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know there are a few questions which are similar to this, but I'm asking for facts, about which is definitely better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have only one clothes rack but we have a lot of laundry to get through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each load needs washing and drying separately because only load fits on the rack (obviously heavy duty items go straight on the radiator).  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is this: When the weather is cold which is better, putting the clothes rack out on the balcony or in the front room?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some assumptions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's around 13 degrees Celsius outside&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's around 19/20 degrees Celsius inside&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There is a light breeze outside, but it's not sunny&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I don't have a dehumidifier&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;By &quot;better&quot; I mean quicker&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a partial answer on this question: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/284/how-can-i-get-damp-clothes-to-hang-dry-faster-in-the-home&quot;&gt;How can I get damp clothes to hang-dry faster in the home?&lt;/a&gt; but I am looking for hard facts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29852" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T11:35:11.347" Title="Drying clothes: windy but cold outside vs warm(ish) inside?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="8" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22716" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22715" CreationDate="2019-11-01T13:20:55.847" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming that it’s dry outside, windy and cool is always better than stagnant air. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The rate of evaporation depends on two factors:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The absolute amount of water the air can hold and&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The difference in humidity between the laundry and the air around it. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While cooler air can hold less water than warmer, the relative humidity inside is very often way higher than outside, typically because we humans produce moisture in our daily activities, from simple exhalation to cooking and bathing. And hanging laundry will add more water, which can bring the air to quite high levels quickly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Outside, the absolute amount of air is so much, that combined with the movement due to the wind, the laundry will dry quicker - if drying indoors, you’ll find yourself opening the windows regularly, to bring the humidity down again, so you can as well put the rack outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2019-11-01T13:20:55.847" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22715" CreationDate="2019-11-01T14:21:57.397" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best hard facts are the ones you establish for yourself under your specific conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;One experiment is worth a thousand good opinions. — Bill Nye, the&#xA;  science guy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Determine which location will be more efficient (easier, better, faster, etc.) by taking two identical cake pans filled with the same amount of water and placing each in the locations you want to compare.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you wait a bit, compare the two water levels by weight or by refilling to a known level (volume).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will now have the hard facts you need regarding which location will serve your purposes &quot;better.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have fun. Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-11-01T14:21:57.397" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22715" CreationDate="2019-11-02T20:23:19.937" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The criterion I would use is the outside relative humidity.  If it's very humid, then clothes will probably dry just as well indoors, and there may even be a risk of rain.  If the humidity is below about 75%, outside drying is probably more effective even if it's somewhat cooler.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The exception I would make to this is if the outside temperature is near or below freezing.  The maximum density of fresh water is near 4°C, which I think is a reasonable cutoff point.  Frozen moisture is much harder to get out of clothes than when it's liquid, so in this case it's always better to keep them indoors.  (Sublimation, mentioned in another answer, only occurs at useful rates at pressures far below normal atmospheric.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29859" LastActivityDate="2019-11-02T20:23:19.937" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22533" CreationDate="2019-11-02T22:26:35.137" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Old luggage locks like this are usually &quot;warded locks&quot;, a very simple design with very little security.  They can be opened with a pretty simple tool which you can probably make out of junk if you need to, or you can obtain a set of warded lock-picks &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/WP-10-SouthOrd-Warded-Pick-Set/dp/B006JCL25A/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=warded%20lock%20picks&amp;amp;qid=1572733452&amp;amp;sr=8-3&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;on Amazon&lt;/a&gt; for very little outlay.  (Other sources are doubtless available.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9UIDzwBSeI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;demonstration&lt;/a&gt; by a well-known Youtube lockpicker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Newer luggage locks are often of a type that can be opened with a TSA key, recognisable through a red diamond-shaped logo and a TSA00X code printed next to the keyhole.  Complete sets of TSA keys are also readily available by mail-order.  These locks are usually also quite easy to pick using raking tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29859" LastEditorUserId="29859" LastEditDate="2019-11-02T23:24:27.223" LastActivityDate="2019-11-02T23:24:27.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22721" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22725" CreationDate="2019-11-03T02:00:53.367" Score="3" ViewCount="221" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've seen there's Canadian gadet for than - firm plastic base with metal crown-like spikes that you fixating under your boots. But they're expensive - about 90 bucks. I tried cheap from China, but they're not firm, they're soft made of silicone and my shoes they like dress shoes (like oxford or brogue type), they don't have thick rubber base as big boots or sneakers, &lt;strong&gt;so I felt those cleats with my feet, walking was uncomfortable.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Those 90 bucks and cheap ones they both looked like this:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6aWrf.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6aWrf.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And my shoes are like this:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LHzWM.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LHzWM.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9848" LastEditorUserId="9848" LastEditDate="2019-11-03T09:34:20.613" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T04:50:31.437" Title="Are there a budget way to make shoes to not slide at winter?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;winter&gt;&lt;walking&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22715" CreationDate="2019-11-03T03:51:03.223" Score="2" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Simple solution: compare the relative humidity&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The relative humidity is the major determining factor here! To be more precise, the lower the RH, the more quickly water will evaporate into the air, so you want the environment with the lower RH (as a percentage).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Complicating factors&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several factors that can affect your decision, however:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Interestingly, RH is temperature dependent-- hence the term &lt;em&gt;relative&lt;/em&gt; humidity. RH is a measurement of how much moisture is in the air vs. how much it &lt;em&gt;could&lt;/em&gt; have. The warmer it is, the greater the absolute moisture content can be in the air. Therefore, if you start off with a house where the temperature and humidity are the same throughout, you could reduce the RH in one room by raising the temperature with a space heater, stove, or fire. Outdoors, barring weather fronts, you are more likely to encounter changes in temperature and RH that follow the time of day. (Make sure you don't leave clothes out overnight or water can condense back on them if it gets colder than the dewpoint, which is when the RH hits 100%.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Air movement also makes a big difference. If there is no air current the air containing the water vapor will remain close to its source, with the result that the wet clothes will be surrounded by a zone of high RH and therefore cannot continue to dry at the same rate. Usually there is much more air movement and therefore air exchange outdoors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Air conditioners prevent spikes in RH inside your house by collecting condensed water from the air as it is cooled down, which means that it is constantly drying out the air in your house-- but it usually just keeps the RH constant because the temperature is dropping. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clothes spread out for maximum surface area and air flow should dry eventually in either environment, but not so well, e.g., in an indoor swimming area or locker room with tons of showers in constant use-- the evaporation of those water sources will keep the RH elevated. A minor consideration: mold growth happens at high RH, but things need to be constantly damp for about 48 hours before it becomes a problem. If it's really humid indoors and out, consider setting up a heat source to dry out (lower the RH of) the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you want to dry your clothes inside, you'll have the most success if you hang clothes in bigger, warmer rooms, leave doors open between rooms, and set up fans (or dehumidifiers, if you want to invest).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Experiment: which is best for your situation?&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This changes with the weather, so you'll have to make a new assessment each time.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to figure out precisely which is better for you via quantitative experiment, you can buy a cheap thermohygrometer to measure the RH in your house. (&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07QC7JRDP&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here's one&lt;/a&gt; for $5 on Amazon, though I encourage shopping locally if you can!) &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can place it in the space where you would dry your clothes and compare that reading to the published weather stats for the general outdoor RH that day and time-- or you can take your handy new hygrometer outside and get a new reading for comparison (give it a minute to adjust). If they're not wildly different, you'll probably get faster drying (not to mention a little bit of natural fabric softening) where there is more of a breeze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also try a practical experiment of drying clothes inside and checking the RH next to them as they start to dry-- the space they are in will probably increase in RH a bit unless you have good air movement; if your indoor drying space gets much too humid you might set up fans for circulation, or just plan to dry clothes outdoors. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29863" LastEditorUserId="29863" LastEditDate="2019-11-05T04:12:30.480" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T04:12:30.480" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22712" CreationDate="2019-11-03T07:57:53.617" Score="4" Body="&lt;h3&gt;Contacts&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Smartphones have a Favorite contacts feature; marking all your current-in-your-life contacts as Favorite will allow you to have a smaller pruned list of people you regularly communicate with(the Favorites) but also let you keep a massive list of everyone's numbers ever(in the Contacts), and keeps all your text message conversations named but also  that isn't cluttered up with every pizza shop, cab company and handy man you may have engaged once &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid putting people in your contacts with just a first name. If you don't know a last name out something descriptive such as Dave The Digger Driver or Dave From Next Door. You can edit the last name in later but you'll probably find you keep the more descriptive name. As a parent you might find yourself using the last name field to store the names of the children. I even find myself creating numberless contacts for people i see semi regularly in person &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Messages&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Android messages app has a facility for archiving messages; swipe left on a message thread or long press to select multiple threads to archive &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;iPhone doesn't have a really good way of archiving threads on-phone that I know of. Most solutions for it involve syncing the threads to a computer. The rise of competing messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram etc do offer ways to archive threads though&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-11-03T07:57:53.617" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22725" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22721" CreationDate="2019-11-03T15:57:34.757" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe you need a two-step approach. I don't have a brand to recommend. I have a technique you might find helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep your cheap cleats; but, put them on over a pair of rubber overshoes which will stiffen the soles and protect your polished shoes from wear and tear of the cleats rubbing against your dress shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 1. Shoe protection&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JKylu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JKylu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Step 1. shoe protection&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 2. Put your anti-skid ice cleats on over these galoshes. More complete weather protection for your footwear. Stiffer soles for your foot comfort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-11-03T15:57:34.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22727" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-11-04T06:32:16.877" Score="-4" ViewCount="398" Body="&lt;p&gt;To save time and eschew knifes, my grandparents dropped whole  garlic cloves and ginger roots into their Vitamix blender to mince. It worked, but some smidgens are trapped under the blades. They fancy using these smidgens. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They mustn't use anything that can touch, and thus scratch or blemish, the blades. They  tried to turn the blender jar upside down to shake them out, but they remained stuck to the bottom. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not asking about ridding these smidgens  which is easy; they just flush them out with water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zKVNi.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zKVNim.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2019-11-05T00:15:55.110" LastActivityDate="2019-11-29T12:15:57.660" Title="How can I extricate ginger minced in my blender to use it, without anything touching its blades?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22728" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22727" CreationDate="2019-11-04T07:21:23.687" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The bottom of the blender where the blades are, unscrews. Simply unscrew it, separate the rubber washer, the blades from the screw-on base, and wash carefully with dish soap and a toothbrush to get the small bits. Dry all parts before reassembling. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for retrieving the minced product, unscrew the bottom, remove blades and use a small rubber spatula or fork. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vCabC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vCabCm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;washing the blender&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="19151" LastEditDate="2019-11-05T22:54:09.477" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T22:54:09.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22729" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-11-04T08:31:38.530" Score="3" ViewCount="3288" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you go to a nice restaurant and order a burger, chances are the ingredients are good quality, and the burger stack up much higher than I can open my mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XGFw7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XGFw7m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Image source: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.corvallisadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/big-burger.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.corvallisadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/big-burger.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;How can I consume such burger?&lt;/em&gt; Things I've tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Open my mouth as much as I can&lt;/strong&gt;. My mouth is not big enough; this just gets juice onto my nose instead.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disassemble the burger, then consume the ingredients separately&lt;/strong&gt;. Doesn't feel like a burger this way.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cut the burger with a fork and knife&lt;/strong&gt;. The fork does not go to the bottom layer, as a result the ingredients move around a lot and I get a very uneven cut.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4748" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-11-04T13:08:25.427" LastActivityDate="2019-11-06T05:02:12.470" Title="How to eat a big burger?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22730" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22729" CreationDate="2019-11-04T14:25:59.660" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Answer #3 is the most common Swedish way. Using a sharp knife and pushing the fork all the way down usually ensures a clean cut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29567" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-11-05T03:00:17.753" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T03:00:17.753" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22731" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22729" CreationDate="2019-11-04T14:31:59.417" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Squishing the burger will generally get you a long way. The bun is mostly air, and there is a lot of space between the different ingredients. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the flat of your hand, press on the top of the burger. Then pick it up with both hands, maintaining pressure to keep it squished. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this isn't enough, you can try (in this same configuration) taking a bite from the top half, then a bite from the bottom half. This way, you still get the burger &quot;feel&quot;, without is going up your nose. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28" LastActivityDate="2019-11-04T14:31:59.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22732" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22721" CreationDate="2019-11-04T14:38:04.783" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take some old socks, the more coarsly knitted the better, and pull them over your shoes.&#xA;It really works, people in Croatia and neighbouring countries sometimes do this in winter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, you asked for cheap, not fashionable.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4460" LastActivityDate="2019-11-04T14:38:04.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22733" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22729" CreationDate="2019-11-04T15:23:00.370" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I usually eat my burgers using fork and knife.&#xA;Sure thing, it's way easier to cut when a sort of wooden 'stick' (skewer?) is holding the burger together (some good places serve it this way).&#xA;But even if no 'stick' is provided, it's very possible to do a decent job at using fork and knife. Firstly, you don't necesserily need to go with the fork all the way through: you can gently go through the top layers and if the knife is good and sharp (preferably serrated) you can gently cut through the layers. Cut small pieces at a time. No squeezing, no using force, so pieces won't slide away and make a mess. Just gently cut lady-like portions. Works nicely for me.&#xA;Still, if the skewer or whatever the wooden stick is called is present, although you do things exactly the same way, it goes much easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29881" LastActivityDate="2019-11-04T15:23:00.370" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22734" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22729" CreationDate="2019-11-04T15:55:08.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;How I eat a large burger depends on who I'm with and where I am.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It depends.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If I'm alone and not sitting in the restaurant (for take away/to go), I have my way with it taking bites at my own pace fitting my mood. Then, I mop up with extra serviettes/dinner napkins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If I'm with friends or relatives for an informal munch (for take away/to go), ditto.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If I'm with new acquaintances or for business dining in the restaurant, I order something else such as a soup 'n salad (with a light clear dressing or none at all.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;All other times, I use #3.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bon Appetit!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-11-04T15:55:08.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22735" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-11-04T16:39:24.880" Score="3" ViewCount="785" Body="&lt;p&gt;Our 2 cats like to jump on our kitchen counters, which we would like to prevent. We currently have:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;a &lt;a href=&quot;https://store.petsafe.net/scatmat-pet-proofing-mats&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ScatMat Indoor Pet Training Mat&lt;/a&gt;, which gives a mild electric shock when stood on; however, this takes up counter space, and it would be expensive to get enough to cover all of our counters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://store.petsafe.net/ssscat-spray-pet-deterrent&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;SSSCAT Spray Pet Deterrent&lt;/a&gt;, which sprays compressed air when it detects movement; however, we get sprayed as often as the cats, and the bottles need replacing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We would like a deterrent that distinguishes between people and cats. While we at first thought of an AI-based solution, a friend suggested having multiple sensors, so negative feedback was triggered if, for example, a movement was detected above/on the counter but not below (because permitted human beings would have legs on the floor below).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We don't know exactly how to convert that idea into reality, nor if it is the best approach. We are comfortable with Arduino-like technology. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are additional constraints:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our cats do not wear collars (although they are micro-chipped), and we are not willing to wear collars or tags. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Human members of our household range from 5 to 6 feet in height.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our cats are fully grown and weigh between 10 and 12 pounds. (One is orange, and the other is black. I'm not sure if that helps, since we wear clothing of all different colors.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;We would like the solution to work at nighttime as well as daytime. We are willing to leave on lights in the kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;We do not want to permanently deface the kitchen, which was recently remodeled.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a photograph of a typical counter in our kitchen:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cbKgR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cbKgRm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;kitchen counter with cabinets above and below&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The answers to &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/18870/keeping-cats-out-of-open-loft&quot;&gt;keeping cats out of open loft&lt;/a&gt; and other cat-related questions are not relevant, since this is specifically about detecting cats on a counter, not cat-proofing a space or what negative reinforcement to provide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4482" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-11-11T10:21:40.560" LastActivityDate="2019-11-18T10:24:20.740" Title="How to build a detector to keep cats off kitchen counters" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22736" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22735" CreationDate="2019-11-04T19:42:35.673" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As you appear to have an organized and logical mind leaning toward a technological solution, I will not go into much detail about what I feel is the &lt;strong&gt;most effective one&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a dog.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, the &lt;strong&gt;lesser desirable alternative&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Technological.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You must add &quot;logic&quot; to the set-up to realize your project. With sufficient gates (and, or, nand, nor), you can distinguish between any of the constraints.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sources and detectors can be photonic (infrared) which is stable off-the-shelf hardware. Ultrasonic may not be discriminating enough to separate you from your pets. If you choose to use matched emitter/receiver beams with a retro-reflector, you can set boundaries. With optics, a fan-shaped beam to flood an area can be read by an array of detectors simultaneously so that relative position (even size) can be established.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you have established the areas and conditions with the help of a floor plan for layout, you would establish an &quot;If-Then&quot; &quot;look-up table&quot; to rig the gates (logic) to trigger the response of the &lt;em&gt;deterrent of choice&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, the hardest part of a successful conclusion to the problem&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How you propose to establish discipline is the delicate question as you must take appropriate action to discourage your pets' behaviour. Light? Sound? Motion? Whichever you choose must be activated by the robotics to have the desired effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Detecting the cats is the easy part of the problem. Shoo-ing them away from the &quot;off limits&quot; locations when you're not around to do it will be the hard part. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Interesting (not unusual) problem. Let us know how it goes/went.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-11-04T19:42:35.673" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22715" CreationDate="2019-11-04T21:59:19.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A technique used in some parts of Europe to prevent wintertime development of indoor mould is to ventilate the dwelling once or twice daily and to keep all windows and doors closed at other times. For example, Germans call this &lt;em&gt;Stoßlüften&lt;/em&gt; or &quot;shock-ventilation&quot;. This also replenishes the home with oxygenated air owing to the windows normally being closed in winter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The process relies on periodically displacing as much as possible of the interior air -- which is comparatively warm and moisture-bearing -- with fresh air from outside. The new air is allowed to then warm up and absorb water vapour from indoor activities like cooking and laundry. And warm air can hold more moisture, and thus appears drier to clothing, than the same air when cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recommendations are to open all windows and doors on opposite sides of the dwelling for 5 minutes or more so as to cause a draught that carries the interior air away, but windy conditions could reduce this time. It won't work well in misty conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used this technique to dry laundry, however, if the temperature and RH differences between inside and outdoors are not significant then the effort can be in vain, and outdoor drying might be more effective. Your local conditions could be borderline. To reduce the burden, perhaps place the laundry in a room with a radiator and shut all doors and windows to the room, then experiment with briefly ventilating the room every 2 hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the technique works for one rack of clothes then it will scale to multiple racks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advice from a German government department about ventilation (in German):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/REGG5.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/REGG5.png&quot; alt=&quot;Shock-ventilation&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Translations of the text:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Proper ventilation - like so:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Shock-ventilation several times a day with windows wide open.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Best by opening opposite windows (&quot;draught&quot;).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Ventilate with the radiator turned off. &lt;em&gt;(I ignore this step for brief occurrences.)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bmu.de/themen/gesundheit-chemikalien/gesundheit-und-umwelt/innenraumluft/richtiges-lueften-und-heizen/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.bmu.de/themen/gesundheit-chemikalien/gesundheit-und-umwelt/innenraumluft/richtiges-lueften-und-heizen/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29887" LastEditorUserId="29887" LastEditDate="2019-11-05T11:35:11.347" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T11:35:11.347" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22738" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22727" CreationDate="2019-11-04T22:54:05.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Short Answer:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Probably the remainder of ingredients that your grandparents can't easily recover using a spatula should be ignored and discarded.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Why:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vita-Mix™ Corporation makes a series of expensive, high-quality models of machines which come with a choice of two blades specifically for wet (marked W) or dry (marked D) ingredients. Dry blades for grains can make flour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The wet blade is standard and is appropriate for most things. Your grandparents are most probably using the wet blade. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UNLIKE&lt;/strong&gt; other brands, Osterizer®, Sunbeam®, etc. the Vitamix® machine blades &lt;strong&gt;do not need to be removed for cleaning&lt;/strong&gt; so disassembling the extremely sharp blades from the base is not a casual effort. It probably should be discouraged to get whatever stuff remains in the blades.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to the Vitamix® machine Owner's Manual IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (page 4, #12) … A rubber scraper or spatula may be used, but only when the Vitamix blender is not running.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTE:&lt;/strong&gt; A rubber scraper/spatula is the &lt;em&gt;only&lt;/em&gt; kitchen utensil mentioned in the whole series of owner/instruction manuals provided by the manufacturer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW; If the original has been misplaced, all of the manuals available for each model can be found and downloaded as PDFs from the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us/owners-resources/product-support/owners-manuals&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;manufacturer's website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-11-04T22:59:10.440" LastActivityDate="2019-11-04T22:59:10.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22729" CreationDate="2019-11-04T23:36:01.093" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to eat a big burger?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When in Cache Creek,BC I always stop in at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.zomato.com/cache-creek-bc/hungry-herbies-cache-creek/menu&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Hungry Herbies&lt;/a&gt; and eat their enormous &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Monster Burgers&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No matter which way you decide to eat your burger, you will end up losing something of the word etiquette. Nevertheless, this is what I find helpful when eating burgers that only the Flintstones can truly enjoy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before cutting the burger in half, I pierce burger with six (6) toothpicks as well as squish it to accommodate my mouth and then I cut the sandwich in half. Make sure that the tomatoes are well pierced or they will make a quick dash to freedom when eating your meal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I eat my hamburger, I remove the toothpicks when needed in order to enjoy my food. Occasionally I will have to remove a toothpick and place it in another spot in the hopes of not letting this monstrosity win and spilling onto the plate or even worse me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Somewhat of a chore this burger is to eat, but in the end I usually do a fine job at not being messy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am not one to stand by protocol or etiquette and most people do not mind my eating the &lt;strong&gt;Monster Burger&lt;/strong&gt; in this fashion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastEditorUserId="29722" LastEditDate="2019-11-04T23:43:20.180" LastActivityDate="2019-11-04T23:43:20.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22740" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22742" CreationDate="2019-11-05T04:31:15.777" Score="1" ViewCount="674" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a rear window decal that I really want to put on my car. The problem is that it is stuck to the paper on the wrong side. Instead of being where I can apply it and peel the clear sheet off, the sticky side is stuck instead. It's pretty old. Is there a way to make it revert back to the correct side so I can apply it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope this makes sense. It's kind of hard to explain correctly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29888" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T11:18:38.453" Title="Decal stuck to wrong side of paper" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22721" CreationDate="2019-11-05T04:50:31.437" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put the &quot;webbed&quot; side of Velcro on the bottom of mine. Just cut a long strip and attach it to each side of the shoe. I haven't had any problems sliding after that. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I picked up a couple of packages of Non Slip Shoe Grip at my local Dollar Tree. They work great too. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4hF57.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4hF57.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29888" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T04:50:31.437" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22742" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22740" CreationDate="2019-11-05T06:09:23.320" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the decal is glued to &quot;paper&quot; side of the paper (instead on the shiny one), then the glue is now useless.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;It's pretty old&lt;/code&gt; - there is a good chance that the glue itself is old, regardless of where it is applied.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Long story short, buy another decal, which is not burdened by those problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T06:09:23.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22743" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22670" CreationDate="2019-11-05T09:23:02.540" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Core body strength will help keep you spine stable an &quot;in place&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are different kinds of exercises to strengthen your core- from traditional gym work on the right machines (consult an instructor first) through Pilates or Yoga (involving a bit of the spiritual side) or specialized core sessions down to Alexander Technique (somewhat controversial afaik)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29567" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T09:23:02.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22744" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22740" CreationDate="2019-11-05T11:18:38.453" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have taken off many, many decals, stickers and signage at work with a hairdryer. Never ever seen one that could de reglued somewhere else. They seem to always get damaged. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ps. Do not try to take them off on cold days, if you truly want to try and salvage them. Again I have never seen them undamaged when being peeled off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My best suggestion is that you buy a new one.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T11:18:38.453" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22727" CreationDate="2019-11-05T16:22:55.107" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there are liquid ingredients also used in the same recipe, they can be added to the Vitamix® glass container to rinse the garlic and ginger free from the blades and poured out into a bowl or other dish for the other ingredients.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-11-05T16:22:55.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22746" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22729" CreationDate="2019-11-06T05:02:12.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Squish the burger - I actually enjoy the texture of a denser sandwich more.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eat some of the ingredients inevitably coming out of the sides - In your picture, it seems like that burger has chips in it. I like to take some of those out and eat them individually; this also helps if I end up not liking them, I take them out before enjoying the rest of the burger.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take alternating bites from the front and back - When biting into a full burger from one side, ingredients invariably start to spill out of the opposite side. Eat from both sides to minimize spillage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29900" LastActivityDate="2019-11-06T05:02:12.470" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22712" CreationDate="2019-11-06T05:07:28.420" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your phone probably has a &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/eyDaAGa.png2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&quot;Notes&quot;&lt;/a&gt; field in your contacts details (screenshot from Oneplus phone on Android). Use it to add details about your contact like where you know them from/how you met.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29900" LastActivityDate="2019-11-06T05:07:28.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22748" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22553" CreationDate="2019-11-06T08:29:15.757" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends, how hygiene conscious are you ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if disinfectants completely disinfects your leather case without harming it, it will quickly attract new bacteria and other pollution, and I highly doubt the leather will last frequent repeated treatments&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.initial.co.uk/washroom-news/2012/handbag-hygiene.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this article&lt;/a&gt; for example says that&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Sought-after leather ‘it’ bags provide the perfect conditions for bacteria to grow and spread, due to their spongy texture&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and even oiled leather is still porous and can hide bacteria grows inside it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29567" LastActivityDate="2019-11-06T08:29:15.757" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22749" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22821" CreationDate="2019-11-06T13:00:30.370" Score="5" ViewCount="509" Body="&lt;p&gt;My boyfriends t-shirts often get crusty deodorant build up which doesn't go away after washing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is there an easy, sure-fire way to remove this?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Preventative (Bonus round)- My shirts never do this, is it just because I sweat less or is it something to do with the deodorant he uses?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: He used aerosol &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.suredeodorant.co.uk/men/sure-men-invisible-ice-antiperspirant-deodorant-150ml.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;SureDeodorant.co.uk&quot;&gt;Sure for Men Antiperspirant Deodorant&lt;/a&gt; (the exact one changes).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Great to have some answers so far, I just wanted to point out the bold part of my question again, I'm looking for a life hack to remove this, preventative advise is welcome but does not answer the question!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29852" LastEditorUserId="29852" LastEditDate="2019-11-10T20:20:36.270" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T22:05:34.660" Title="Removing deodorant build up from t-shirts" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22727" CreationDate="2019-11-06T15:17:06.400" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Along the lines of Stan's answer, I would say to put a small amount of clean water in the blender and activate it, then pour the resulting liquid into a strainer to retrieve the &quot;smidgens&quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the complaint would then become that they will lose flavour, pour the water plus bits into the recipe. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the complaint would then become that the recipe doesn't call for water (and per stan's suggestion no other liquid will suffice either) you could either evaporate it away or plain up  forget about the smidgens (which by definition is a very small amount) and wash them down the drain, taking some solace in having fed the fish/worms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you know that the blender routinely traps on average X grams/fractions of an ounce of smidgens, add that weight extra when starting the blend to account for wastage. Consider also blending a larger amount of ingredient in a single batch and then using it over the course of s few recipes having incurred only one wastage. This option exists commercially too, with pre-blended, jarred ingredients such as garlic and ginger being available under names like &quot;easy garlic&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bear in mind that we are talking about ingredients worth perhaps fractions of a cent that will never repay the minimum wage cost of the time invested in recovering them. There are certainly many other avenues of money saving or waste reduction one could look to pursue that would deliver better value living &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-11-06T15:17:06.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22751" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22749" CreationDate="2019-11-06T15:20:30.937" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.acleanerworld.com/drycleaning/helpfulhints/HowtoPreventSweatandAntiperspirantfromStainingYourClothes.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;A Cleaner World&lt;/a&gt; (a professional dry-cleaners' site),&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Here’s how we suggest combating the impact of both perspiration and antiperspirant on your clothes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out the ingredients in your antiperspirant, and if it contains aluminum chlorohydrate, which tends to clump in cotton and&#xA;  damage fibers, consider switching to another product – like an&#xA;  aluminum-free or neutral pH type of deodorant.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Always allow your deodorant to dry before dressing, which should help with getting it on your clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Just as with stains and spills, wash or dry clean your clothes right after wearing to remove as much of both the perspiration and&#xA;  antiperspirant as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;If stains remain, don’t place the item in the dryer or iron it.  The heat from both the dryer and the iron will cause the stains to&#xA;  permanently set into the fabric. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;If washing doesn’t remove the stains, then try soaking in cold water and a small amount of dish soap that contains de-greasers. &#xA;  After soaking, rinse, and wash according to the manufacturer’s&#xA;  instructions.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;If that doesn’t work, you could try soaking in a mild color-safe bleach, using the same instructions as above.  Never use chlorine&#xA;  bleach to removed sweat stains, even if it is a white garment.  The&#xA;  proteins from the sweat will react with the bleach and make the stain&#xA;  more prevalent. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Remember - there are times when the damage is too much, and the garment is past being restored.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It looks like your boyfriend is going to be shopping for t-shirts soon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Preventative (Bonus Round): As the first point mentions, your formulation may be a different pH, different amount of aluminum chlorohydrate, you have fewer cotton garments, or have cotton blends which react in a different manner than 100% cotton. Your application technique may vary (second point). etc., etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-11-06T17:25:23.450" LastActivityDate="2019-11-06T17:25:23.450" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22735" CreationDate="2019-11-07T02:23:14.983" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider experimenting with a botanical solution as a possible deterrent to feline trespass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have it from an experienced cat owner (who also has kitchen counters) that cats will not go near marigolds (the flower).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe a floral arrangement will be the kitchen accessory you require as your Lifehack&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update: After negative response in voting and comments, I consulted with three different well-established &quot;mixed-care&quot; veterinarians who assured me after some research that pot marigolds were not toxic to house cats. In the same breath, one did mention that generally, yes, cats do like to munch on flowers as per a comment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-11-12T14:53:04.807" LastActivityDate="2019-11-12T14:53:04.807" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22759" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22764" CreationDate="2019-11-08T12:10:58.033" Score="5" ViewCount="166" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have literally lost track of how many cordless devices I have in my house now; maybe 40. Thankfully, many of them use the same connector: Micro USB, USB C, Apple - but a quick tally still gives me a list of at least TEN different power supplies that I need to use on a regular basis.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some are obviously used daily, but others might be used only 3 times a year. Nonetheless, each of them needs to be easily accessible when needed, otherwise the device will probably remain discharged and will get forgotten about. The three daily-use ones mentioned above are usually kept freely-available, but the other 7 are kept in a box and have to be retrieved from it every time they are needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have toyed with a sort-of &quot;Charging Station&quot; with all of them permanently plugged-in to a series of trailing-sockets and a little shelf for items to sit on - but I don't have the space for this ideal solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I keep all ten chargers quickly and easily available and minimise the amount of unsightly chargers clogging up my house?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To clarify, here is a list of the 10 different chargers that I am talking about, along with the approximate frequency of use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;USB micro: phone, tablet, headphones and more (daily) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;USB C: phones (daily) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Apple Lightning: iPads (daily)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Power supply and cable for shaver (weekly)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Power supply and cable for window vacuum (monthly)  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Power supply and cable for hair clippers (monthly)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Power supply and cable for work light (quarterly)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mains fed charger for drill battery (quarterly)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mains fed charger for strimmer battery (monthly)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mains fed charger for mower battery (quarterly)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consequently, the top 3 are always plugged-in and ready to use in various parts of the house - they can probably be ignored for this purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The others are all unique in some way so there is no cross-usage possible. In particular, 4)-7) all &lt;em&gt;look&lt;/em&gt; similar, making it more annoying to find the right one if that are put away tidily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;8) to 10) are all bulky, approximately 12*15*12 cms each, plus cable and plug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2019-11-11T09:38:10.413" LastActivityDate="2019-11-11T10:20:37.887" Title="Organising chargers for cordless devices" Tags="&lt;cables&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22759" CreationDate="2019-11-08T15:31:40.160" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consolidate as many as possible of the USB-compatible chargers into one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P6kR3.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/P6kR3m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Items that are chargeable off a USB port negotiate the required amperage with the charger. As such,  there are many chargers available that have multiple USB-A or USB-C outputs and take up a single electrical socket, and you're fine as long as the charger can provide higher than the minimum required amperage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you then need to do is keep the cables you need  hooked up to it, and can keep the actual wall-plug chargers in storage in a closet until you need them. (I also labeled my chargers with a label-maker to list their amperage, so I don't need to get out a magnifying glass to know that I've grabbed one with a decent maximum output when getting ready for a trip)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28474" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-11-11T10:20:37.887" LastActivityDate="2019-11-11T10:20:37.887" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22759" CreationDate="2019-11-09T16:41:18.710" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy inexpensive zipper-type gallon storage bags. Put one cord in each bag. On the outside of each bag, slap a piece of duct tape, and write the name of the cord on the duct tape (&quot;hair clippers&quot; or &quot;work light&quot; or ...). Neatly store the bags, upright, in a box or a drawer or cabinet. Then, when you need one, just flip through the bags to look for the right label (&quot;hair clippers&quot;, &quot;work light&quot;, etc.).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Plastic bags like this also significantly reduce the chance your cords will get tangled. An advanced technique is to leave the two ends of each cord sticking out of the bag! Just put most of the cord in the bag while leaving the two ends out, and then &quot;zip&quot; the bag closed around the two protruding ends. Since the ends can't loop through the middle to form a knot, and the cord isn't getting jostled around anyway, there's a good chance they won't tangle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-11-09T16:41:18.710" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22765" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22749" CreationDate="2019-11-09T17:58:36.933" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If I too may add my two cents to the discussion...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think all suggestions above are good and worth a try (use a deo without aluminum, spray less of it, etc etc), but it could maybe be related to how hairy he is. The hair being related to the amount of sweat as well as keeping the deodorant more close to the clothes than it would if he had no hair or not as much.&#xA;Just maybe.&#xA;If so, he could shave or keep the armpit hair shorter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29881" LastActivityDate="2019-11-09T17:58:36.933" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22771" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22773" CreationDate="2019-11-12T03:31:12.770" Score="3" ViewCount="266" Body="&lt;p&gt;My pillows were bought a few years ago. At that time, they were squashy &amp;amp; bouncy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, they are flat with no bounciness; I need to stack up two of them to get them to the same height.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4748" LastActivityDate="2020-03-03T00:44:17.570" Title="How to get a pillow &quot;squashy&quot; again after a few years of usage?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22773" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22771" CreationDate="2019-11-12T16:47:31.963" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;While time period varies by material, by any definition pillows you bought &quot;a few years ago&quot; are old, and you aren't going to lifehack them back to new. Regular polyester pillows last about two years, after which they get flat like you're describing. The fibers are matted and compressed, it's full of skin and sweat, and it's time to toss it and buy a new pillow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can see a full chart of how frequently to replace your pillow &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tuck.com/how-often-should-you-replace-pillows/#when_should_you_replace_your_pillow_&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;here at tuck.com&lt;/a&gt;; note that the longest specified lifespan is for latex (not a &quot;squashy and bouncy&quot; filling) at 4 years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22640" LastActivityDate="2019-11-12T16:47:31.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22774" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2456" CreationDate="2019-11-13T08:58:38.690" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stop wearing socks, you can't put holes in something that not there. :D&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29944" LastActivityDate="2019-11-13T08:58:38.690" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22775" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22777" CreationDate="2019-11-13T13:55:32.920" Score="10" ViewCount="755" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have many reusable grocery bags at home but I always forget to take them with me when I go shopping. Then I have to spend 10 cents to get another bag. Over time that money adds up. Is there something I can do that will help me remember to bring my bags with me?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;update:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Answers are welcome that make the bags available when I need them, at the grocery store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29946" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2019-11-17T15:21:57.880" LastActivityDate="2020-10-13T11:40:07.623" Title="Keep forgetting reusable grocery bags when I go shopping" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;shopping&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2456" CreationDate="2019-11-14T14:19:24.867" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Are you wearing the right size? I get holes in socks that can stretch but are a bit too small. They are always a bit tighter than they could be.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try dress stocking size that is larger so that there is more room at the toe to reduce the pressure of your toes against the end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another indicator of this is that the socks tend to slip down and the heel is tight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try a size slightly larger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: One more thing. Always use a shoehorn to put your dress shoes on. Then, your feet will slide into your shoes smoothly without your heel pulling the extra room for your toes taught. If you can wiggle your toes inside your socks and shoes comfortably, there's less stress on the toe of the stocking and less wear to make a hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-11-15T01:40:32.713" LastActivityDate="2019-11-15T01:40:32.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22777" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22775" CreationDate="2019-11-17T19:43:39.570" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of shopping bags, let me introduce you to my replacement solution: &lt;strong&gt;The Bin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oPXbY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oPXbY.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Source: https://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-14467406-Gallon-Aquarium-Latches/dp/B00KL7VIH6?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unlike with shopping bags, you can carry all of your groceries in one trip! I just throw everything into the bin and then carry it inside the house. This also saves time in the parking lot, because you can just carry the bin instead of wheeling a cart out and putting it away afterward.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;No more wasting bags. With the bin you just throw all your groceries into the bin and heave-ho!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;No more forgetting bags. The bin is large and visible in the back of your car, so you won't forget it. Eventually, shopping without a giant bin in your cart will feel strange, so you will remember to go back to the car and get it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Easy to clean. Unlike reusable bags, the bin is easy to rinse out with a hose.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Admiration of strangers. No one expects you to show up with a bin. The baggers in the Supermarket will be astonished as they find themselves without purpose as you casually laugh and toss all of your groceries into one single bin.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally, I use an 18 gallon bin that I keep in the car at all times. This is the perfect size to just fit in the cart and is easy to carry as well. Now that I started using it, I've never needed bags again!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: If the bin is too big or too heavy for you, there are products made for this that will do the job better. Search for: &lt;strong&gt;folding shopping cart&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unlike the bin, the cart rolls so you don't have to carry it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It's also foldable so it takes up less space in the car which is nice.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2019-11-20T21:51:58.127" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T21:51:58.127" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22778" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2019-11-17T20:24:38.283" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold the bag to your lips where you want to open.. then  take a breath &amp;amp; blow  hard .. should separate bag enough to open fully ... of course the manufacturer could make one edge oversized or one layer plastic at the preformation .. but would not bet on it too expensive for grocer or customer .. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29967" LastActivityDate="2019-11-17T20:24:38.283" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22779" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22775" CreationDate="2019-11-17T22:49:02.593" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem, a ton of reusable bags at home and none with me at the store when I needed. So I got one of those foldable bags that come inside a tiny pocket of sorts (whose purpose is just to keep it folded). The bag when folded reduces to about the size of a cigarette pack more or less, but unfolded is big enough for an impromptu shopping. And then I keep it in my handbag at all times. Once I unpack the groceries I immediately fold it back to its pocket and place it in my bag (or I WILL forget it next time I need it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29881" LastActivityDate="2019-11-17T22:49:02.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22780" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22783" CreationDate="2019-11-18T04:52:08.760" Score="0" ViewCount="2587" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes when I sleep on my side, I wake up with terrific ear pain from my ear cartilage being crushed against the pillow overnight. Is there something I can use to protect my ear from being crushed overnight?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2019-11-18T11:49:44.930" Title="Stop waking up with a crushed ear?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22780" CreationDate="2019-11-18T06:01:24.957" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easy solution is to wear any kind of sleeping cap, provided that it keeps your ears near your skull. You might even create one yourself if you are into it, pretty much nobody will see it anyway :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, even though more difficult, is to train yourself to either:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;not sleep on the ear;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;be careful during sleep, when you turn from one side to another, to not crush your ear.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The training actually means that you keep this information to your mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;especially before going to sleep, until you actually fall asleep;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;during night, when you occasionally wake up, remember to take care of your ears (e.g., when you turn from one side to another).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even though you will not be aware of it, the &quot;programming&quot; will work even when you sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-11-18T11:49:44.930" LastActivityDate="2019-11-18T11:49:44.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22782" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22775" CreationDate="2019-11-18T06:56:37.943" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just put a big stack of the used bags in your car so you can't leave home to go shopping without them. If you forget to bring one into the store with you, run back to the car and grab one, as suggested by BrettFromLA. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-11-18T06:56:37.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22780" CreationDate="2019-11-18T09:08:27.403" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a feather pillow. The pillow can be shaped with one hand so that there is a slight depression under your ear. This removes the pressure on your ear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, it you sleep with one hand cupped under the ear, that lessens the pressure too, because the hand is naturally shaped that way. The heel of your hand is taking the weight of your cheek bone, instead of the ear pressing against the pillow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2019-11-18T09:08:27.403" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22784" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22786" CreationDate="2019-11-18T09:45:18.293" Score="5" ViewCount="4192" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been using my current toothbrush for only about a month and it has already started developing deposits of solidified toothpaste on it(a significant amount). (It looks sort of like chewing gum stuck on it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is extremely difficult to remove manually due to the small spacings between the bristles. Only a very small amount can come out if you try to do manually (most of it stuck to the bottom of the tooth brush I believe). It also doesn't come out with running water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way I can remove it? I think my toothbrush isn't cleaning as effectively due to this (not sure though).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29513" LastEditorUserId="29513" LastEditDate="2019-11-18T13:54:52.053" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T16:52:54.610" Title="How to remove solidified paste from toothbrush" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22735" CreationDate="2019-11-18T10:24:20.740" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a few ways to keep cats off counters: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;First is deterrents.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy commercial products or use home made versions. Cats hate the feel of aluminium foil, and placing that on the counter tops can stop them from going up there. You might need to sticky tape it in place for a few days/weeks, depending upon how stubborn the cat is. &#xA;You can also use smells as a deterrent. For example, many cats will avoid products that smell of citrus (note in high doses citrus can be poisonous to cats). So if you dilute some citrus (lemon or orange) in water and wipe your table tops, they may avoid it. Bonus is your house can smell nicer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Cause of the Problem&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try and see when they go up there. Is it at night? Or is it during the day when you might be using the kitchen? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If at night, they could be bored and looking for entertainment. Giving self-interactive toys can help. Also combine with deterrents in first step. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's when you are in the kitchen, they might be interested in what you are doing. Cats are social creatures, despite the common myth. They like to consider us humans as parents, and will try and copy what we do as if learning from us. Just think of them like toddlers. Cats also love being up high, where its safe. The countertops give excellent safety (compared to floor), with bonus ability to watch you as well. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can you place a shelf/cat tree/area where the cats are allowed to sit up high and watch you? I have a small cardboard box that my cat is allowed to sit in. I can move it easily from different rooms, and she knows that she's only allowed to sit in that box and not walk around on countertops/tables. Since teaching her the box is allowed, the worst she does is jump up onto a counter to run straight across to the box (she obviously can't see where it is from the ground, but regular spots can be helpful). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Training&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the hard part as you aren't always around. Yelling at cats is counter-productive. Never spray or hit them either! Training is about building trust and teaching them whats allowed. If you catch them doing something they aren't allowed to (scratching, being on a counter, etc), gently pick them up and move them to where you want them to be. Mother cats use this technique to teach babies where and how to scratch (so you can teach them not to scratch a couch but the scratching post). You may need to show them what to do, for example &quot;if you want to be up on the counter you need to sit in your box&quot;. Reward them with pats and treats when they do something correctly, especially if they do it without your guidance. This is a long term solution, but by far the most effective.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29972" LastActivityDate="2019-11-18T10:24:20.740" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22786" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22784" CreationDate="2019-11-18T11:37:04.903" Score="16" Body="&lt;p&gt;Throw it away and start with a new one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To prevent the build-up of toothpaste and other stuff on the brush, rinse it thoroughly after use and stand it so it can drain freely, like this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WK5qO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WK5qO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2019-11-18T11:37:04.903" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22784" CreationDate="2019-11-18T16:05:02.540" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold the toothbrush under boiling water and that gunk should come right off. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is also a great way to disinfect a toothbrush as the hot water will kill any bacteria.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2019-11-19T16:14:12.107" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T16:14:12.107" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22788" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-11-18T18:40:50.110" Score="2" ViewCount="125" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for a way to detect when my cat enters a specific room of the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My ideal set up would some sort of sensor in the doorway that triggers a notification of some sort when it recognizes that she has crossed it. I have a dog too, and I don't want him or anyone else to trigger it. Seems like attaching something to her collar that triggers it would work best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a couple of door sensors in my house so that I get an alert when my doors are opened or closed. Something like that seems like it could be a step in the direction I want. But for those, she would have to pass right by the sensor to set it off. I'd want something that would work no matter what part of the doorway she enters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've considered pressure mats, doorway chimes like shopkeepers have, just a regular smart sensor, but all of those would result in false alarms. I looked into metal detectors but they don't seem practical. I'm trying to avoid any kind of shock/static collars.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just curious if anyone has any ideas or knows where else I can look?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29976" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2019-11-19T13:15:45.653" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T13:15:45.653" Title="Pet detecting sensor" Tags="&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22789" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22788" CreationDate="2019-11-18T18:58:19.197" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This sounds like a job for an UHF RFID sensor and a collar tag to go with it. However, that's going to be quite expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The alternative is going to be setting up two IR (infrared) beams across the door way: one at 10cm and one at 20. Then you can code your software so if the bottom beam is broken, but not the top, then its the cat. If both beams are broken its something else. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions about how to achieve this, may I suggest either arduino SE or raspberrypi SE depending on your preference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2019-11-18T19:09:35.837" LastActivityDate="2019-11-18T19:09:35.837" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22784" CreationDate="2019-11-18T19:33:49.770" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to SurpiseDog's answer, I find that very hot (tea brewing temperature) works very well. Simply fill a mug with the water and place the toothbrush in head down. I let it sit for a minute and then brush my teeth with no additional paste. If there is still paste, back into the hot water. Do this three or four times and the tooth brush will look brand new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, you should only put about a pea sized amount of toothpaste on a toothbrush; more than that contributes greatly to the issue you are experiencing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note, if the toothbrush is heavily worn, you should just replace it anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2019-11-18T19:33:49.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22791" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-11-18T23:33:04.400" Score="24" ViewCount="10049" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had trouble swallowing pills all my life. I've tried tilting my head forward, backward, doing the thumb trick and nothing worked. How can I swallow pills without gagging on them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2019-11-22T07:11:06.577" Title="How can I swallow pills more easily?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="17" CommentCount="11" FavoriteCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-18T23:37:06.797" Score="34" Body="&lt;p&gt;After struggling with this for years, I finally found a solution that works 99% of the time: Viscous liquid. Using a thicker liquid, lets me swallow pills without it touching my throat and triggering my gag reflex.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simply replacing water with &lt;strong&gt;milk&lt;/strong&gt; makes this once onerous task easy for me. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2019-11-18T23:42:14.487" LastActivityDate="2019-11-18T23:42:14.487" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22793" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T00:10:25.180" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Been taking pills multiple times a day for 29 years now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First attempt: explosive gag reflex, liquid and tablet went across room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second phase: crushing and mixing with paste like peanut butter, other spreads.  Problem is some tablets aren't allowed to be crushed - they need to survive until lower in your gut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now: As silly as it sounds, I don't think about it.  Being aware of the tablets makes me more likely to have an issue.  I'll pop them in my mouth then with my mouth closed, on auto-pilot go and fill up a glass of water, and drink the glass of water.  The (sometimes 15+) tablets just go down with the drink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other tips: Don't use hot drinks, inevitably I can't drink a too-hot drink and now you have dissolving tablets in your mouth which tastes awful, and thicker ones like milk or smoothies sometimes help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1793" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T00:10:25.180" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22794" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T00:23:17.627" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've long found swallowing pills to be a bit more difficult than it looks for others. I recommend you try;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;An alternative form of medication&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ask your doctor if the medication they are prescribing can be made available as a solution you can drink, perhaps mixed with something else, or a form you find easier to swallow. Suspensions for some drugs are available, particularly if they're administered to children.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ensure that you ask your doctor if there is anything it shouldn't be mixed with&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Making it easier to swallow&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tips for making pills easier to swallow:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;drink something first - if your throat gets dry then swallowing the pills and following it up with the liquid leads to them sticking more easily, or feeling like they're stuck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;pop the pills in your mouth, take some liquid in your mouth then look up so your face is angled toward the sky and wait a short moment for them to sink down toward the back of your throat, then swallow - this ensures they're among the first things to go down the hatch not the last, and will get washed down by the liquid following behind them. You're also doing your throat a favor by straightening it out - the basic technique for chugging a beer faster than your mate is to look up and open your throat to ensure as few restrictions as possible&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;hold a pill between your teeth, start drinking and get into a rhythm while letting the liquid pass by the pill held by your teeth and then open your mouth, releasing your grip on the pill and let it be washed down as part of the drinking rhythm&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Increasing pill size&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the most part I find pills too small, and I struggle to swallow small things so swallowing a larger lump of soft material is easier that swallowing a small hard lump:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take a comfortable sized bite of a bit of bread and chew it up into a gooey blob, take it out your mouth, wrap the pills up inside it, put it back in your mouth and swallow it without chewing - it's already moist, soft and will distort into any necessary shape for swallowing, taking the pills with it. It's a negligible amount of food and is unlikely to affect any &amp;quot;take on an empty stomach&amp;quot; instructions. If you're not into bread substitute an alternative easy swallow foodstuff,like a banana etc. If you're not into spitting stuff out into your hand then swallowing again, chew the bread, then add the pills, pressing them into the bread ball with your tongue, then swallow&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ultimately you're aiming for a mouthful of a normal sized amount of stuff that you would swallow without thinking about it, and then add a pill to it and swallow in one. For children that don't chew much this could be as easy as a slice of banana, tuck the pill in and it's gone. The technique can also work on animals, for anyone who's struggled to get their cat to eat a worming tablet; small blocks of cheese seems to work if you cat doesn't chew much&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Reducing pill size&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't forget that for really big pills you &lt;strong&gt;might&lt;/strong&gt; be able to grind the pills up into something smaller and add them to a thicker liquid like a milkshake, smoothie, or a semi solid like ice cream, chewed bread etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A minor problem with breaking pills apart is that sometimes they taste so horrible that they only way people would want them in their mouths is because the outside is coated in something more pleasant tasting. If you're grinding pills up you might need to find something to make a foul taste better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MOST IMPORTANTLY, be sure that the pill you want to grind up will still work if you do&lt;/strong&gt;; some pills have a coating that is designed to resist earlier stages of your digestive system so that the pill contents can be delivered to a specific point. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise on whether a pill will still work if ground up, or mixed with a particular substance&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T06:59:53.240" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22796" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T09:33:24.117" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;What helped me is eating something tasty to warmup first, like a piece of bread. So it feels like you are in the process of eating normal food tricking yourself to swallow stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Won't work if you must not eat before taking pills though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29987" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2019-11-19T13:13:34.583" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T13:13:34.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22797" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T09:41:13.727" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold the pill gently between your back teeth, take a decent-sized gulp of water and let go. I gave that advice to somebody in their 20s who'd never managed to swallow pills before and they've not had any problems since.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1609" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2019-11-19T13:14:43.400" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T13:14:43.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22798" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T10:29:40.280" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;Being too aware of the pill made it difficult for me, when I was younger. Taking a good sip of water and swirling the pill around in my mouth, &quot;mixing&quot; it with the water, made it seem like the pill disappeared (I stopped noticing it). At that point I could just swallow the water and the pill went with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29992" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T10:29:40.280" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T11:01:33.507" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are not diabetic you can try having one spoon of sugar or some chocolates before taking pills.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This can eliminate the bad taste of pills and create more saliva and hence pills can slide easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26981" LastEditorUserId="10300" LastEditDate="2019-11-19T13:12:05.390" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T13:12:05.390" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22784" CreationDate="2019-11-19T12:21:20.257" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put it in the dishwasher? That might work if its not on a too hot setting&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29997" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T12:21:20.257" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T12:48:01.223" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;You know that feeling when you're REALLY thirsty?  You've been outside cutting the grass on a hot day and you get a glass of water and gulp in down in 4 HUGE swallows?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I put the pill in my mouth and then drink the water while pretending I'm REALLY thirsty.&lt;/strong&gt;  I never even notice the pill going down my throat.  I think it's because my throat is so wide open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have 4 kids and have taught them this method and it's worked every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T12:48:01.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22802" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T13:33:33.270" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Swallowing a pill is actually no different than swallowing food. It is the same action&lt;/strong&gt;. You put something in your mouth and you swallow it. Even though it is another consistency, it is the same action. It is by thinking it is something different and you need to do it in a different way, that the gag reflex pops up.&#xA;Easiest to get used to it is by &lt;strong&gt;eating yoghurt with the pill&lt;/strong&gt;. You know how to eat yoghurt, how to swallow it, the pill will go right through with it.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I always had difficulty swallowing pills, but since someone said to me &quot;but what is the difference between swallowing food and a pill?&quot;, I became aware of this and had no problems ever since (except for really big pills).&#xA;I can even swallow small pills without drinking! Something I thought people only did in movies. This really shows what just changing your thoughts about something can change you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is great what just your mind can do. Your mind is tricking you into thinking you are swallowing something bad, you can trigger it by thinking you are just swallowing some food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sounds so silly, but it works for me :) Hopefully someone is also helped with this. This might not be the solution for everyone, it is not easy changing your thoughts like that, but I hope someone will benefit from this :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30002" LastEditorUserId="30002" LastEditDate="2019-11-20T08:13:40.927" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T08:13:40.927" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T14:22:16.440" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy gelatine capsules, or gel-caps, in various sizes. (try E-Bay). You can pop a pill into a capsule and swallow that. It gives you some considerable number of seconds to juggle it around in your mouth before the capsule dissolves and you gag. It's also (counter-intuitively) easier to swallow a larger capsule than a small pill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Important warning. Read the patient leaflet that comes with the medicine, or talk to your doctor. Some medicines are packaged for slow release, or for release only after passing through your stomach,  and must never be ground up. A few are also unsuitable for being surrounded in gelatine when they reach your stomach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30003" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T14:22:16.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22656" CreationDate="2019-11-19T14:47:08.103" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If they smell even after washing this could be caused by mildew in the clothes (a kind of fungus). This happens if the clothes took too long to dry or were left damp and warm for too long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can fix this by soaking the clothes in a mixture of hot water and soda crystals for a couple of hours (Sodium carbonate), then washing as normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sodium carbonate increases the Ph of the water and kills the fungus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30004" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T14:47:08.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22806" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T17:22:19.297" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A family member uses applesauce to help the large pills go down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the pill in the middle of a spoonful of applesauce and in the mouth and swallow.  Sometimes an additional spoonful is needed/helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously Jello's,puddings, or similiar could be substituted depending on whatever works for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20399" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T17:22:19.297" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22807" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T17:38:16.880" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Practice with candy, plain M&amp;amp;Ms are a good starting place - repetition is what worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30014" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T17:38:16.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22808" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T18:00:49.163" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;What works for me is mixing it with some chewed food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For some people it may feel gross, but if you just take for example some bread, chew until you are ready to swallow, then you can just open your mouth and stick the pill in the ready-to-swallow chunk of food. And swallow the chunk of bread, it's mostly not even noticeable there is some pill in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, you have to look/consult your doctor whether your pill can be combined with the food you're swallowing along.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30016" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T18:00:49.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-19T22:11:09.377" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What works exceptionally well for me is to take the pill, take a sip of water, then &lt;strong&gt;tilt the head to look down&lt;/strong&gt; while swallowing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4405" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T22:11:09.377" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22811" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17764" CreationDate="2019-11-19T22:53:30.063" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm often terrible at finding items, but one thing has helped me repeatedly with finding my keys, which is to keep the keychain very easily visible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I once went to &lt;A HREF=&quot;http://lesschwab.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Les Schwab&lt;/A&gt;, and they attached a 3 inch long loop of soft yellow plastic to my key ring.  When they gave me my keys back, I was simply lazy and didn't immediately take off the 3 inch long loop of yellow plastic.  The result rewarded me well.  Granted, this plastic loop does serve as a bit of an advertisement for them, which has been a win for them.  But it has also been a win for me, because by not removing the plastic, I have something long and bright yellow which I can often notice more easily.  This bright yellow object has been far more eye-catching than the dull silver and black plastic found elsewhere on my key ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11241" LastActivityDate="2019-11-19T22:53:30.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22812" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-20T10:45:33.823" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the same problem, even a simple Aspirin could become a nearly impossible task at times.&#xA;The way I solve it is to grap a full glass of water, drink a good gulp immediately BEFORE putting the pill in my mouth, THEN I put the pill over my tongue and drink LOTS of water, swallowing it along with the water and making sure I feel the pill going all the way down instead stucking somewhere down my troath. The way I ensure this is, as said, by drinking several successive gulps of water, sometimes also inclining my head to the back and trying to elongate the neck while swallowing. And just to be clear, by LOTS of water I mean the rest of that full glass, and sometimes, if necessary, even more. Works. Every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29881" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T10:45:33.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22814" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9394" CreationDate="2019-11-20T15:10:52.063" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stand mattress on edge then put cover over end of mattress zip up slowly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30044" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T15:10:52.063" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22815" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-11-20T15:17:03.970" Score="3" ViewCount="253" Body="&lt;p&gt;My hair has two large  tight knots the size of a fifty cent piece. I have tried EVERY tip that I was able to find on line.  Nothing has worked. The only thing I have not tried is a wet brush as I do not have one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30045" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T17:47:55.463" Title="How do you untangle knots in hair?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22815" CreationDate="2019-11-20T15:32:05.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try soaking the knots wet, like, when you wash the hair, then apply a good amount of conditioner and gently work it through the knots and the area around them. Be careful not to entangle it more. Then gently comb it with a very large-toothed comb. Once it's mostly untangled you can move to a finer toothed comb to finish the job.&#xA;My hair is VERY prone to get entangled, and it works fine for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29881" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T15:32:05.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22815" CreationDate="2019-11-20T16:40:33.290" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also suffer from this issue, having thick, curly hair. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My technique is to spend a long time in the shower with lots of shampoo in my hair. I just work my hair with my hands like a brush for 10-15 minutes, with the shampoo in it. I find this loosens the hair up a lot. I then use conditioner and do the same thing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've found that once I'm out of the shower, its very easy to brush. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30049" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T16:40:33.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22818" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22815" CreationDate="2019-11-20T17:47:55.463" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way I have always managed to untangle knots in my hair was to take it out from the (bottom) edge and tiny bits at a time.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It helps when you are can see what you are doing, if only in a mirror. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tease a bit out, with a comb or even the single spike some combs have, or a hair pin if you happen to own one.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Keep teasing bits on the edge, till the whole is so small that the edge you work on is the middle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T17:47:55.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22819" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22775" CreationDate="2019-11-20T21:27:00.813" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;An alternative that will remove the problem, if the service is available in your country, would be to consider leveraging a home delivery service. In some countries supermarkets offer ordering online, product picking and home delivery costs a fraction of the true world cost of you taking hours out of your life to sit in traffic/wander the store looking for items. Bonus that you can choose delivery times, the products come in a plastic crate you just empty out and return to the driver (saving on plastic bags, doesn't kill any whales) and one warm engine in a delivery truck making several stops on a circuitous route is kinder to the environment than several individual vehicles making there-and-back trips to the store. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Complaints of such services usually center on the lack of control over what you get as substitute products if the main ones aren't in, poor condition or short dating;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Generally substitute items are a good deal because you can get some kind of upgrade on the quantity or quality for the same price, or you might end up with a flavor you haven't tried but might like. Rejecting an item means you aren't charged and if it's part of a multi buy deal you shouldn't have to pay an increased price for the other items even though the deal no longer applies. Smarter supermarkets should remember previous substitute rejections and not make the same sub again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Poor quality or short dated items can usually be resolved with a quick call to customer services; typically it's a &quot;refund-and-keep-the-product&quot; scenario and some supermarkets may guarantee that they they won't give you anything with less than 2 days to expiry &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T21:27:00.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22820" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22775" CreationDate="2019-11-20T21:40:40.837" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Technology could help solve this one. If you always go shopping on the same day/time set a reminder on your cellphone to get some bags out. Equally if, at some point during the day, you remember that the shop is the next place you will go when you leave your current location, and your phone supports location based reminders then a quick &quot;Hey siri, when I leave home remind me to take a shopping bag&quot; might help&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've long thought that shops should simply offer a buy back on clean reusable bags; getting 8 cents back per bag would probably encourage you to remember every now and then and take them in for a refund. Perhaps you could be the start of something if you successfully lobby your local store to offer buyback; it has worked for other kinds of recyclable item before!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T21:40:40.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22749" CreationDate="2019-11-20T22:05:34.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used to suffer from this, especially with shirts. I was told about a product called Deo Go which you soak into the affected area, leave for 10-15mins and then wash out on a regular cycle. It worked well, but will pull the colour out of coloured t-shirts so is only really good for white shirts. Since changing to an aluminium free anti-perspirant, it's less of an issue &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30056" LastActivityDate="2019-11-20T22:05:34.660" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22822" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22775" CreationDate="2019-11-21T06:11:37.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always carry a rucksack with me, wherever I go. So if I need to remember to get something with me occasionally, I put it either in the rucksack directly, or on top of it. Since the rucksack also holds the keys, I cannot forget the rucksack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a while I even carried a strong big reusable bag in the rucksack (all the time), especially when I had to live without a car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Usually I keep those bags in the trunk of the car. When I go shopping, after parking, I pick up the bags. The count of bags depends on the estimated amount of things to buy (I have only two bags, I usually do not need more).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I forget to take them from the trunk, or I assume that I will only buy a small thing, and end up buying a full cart, then I go with the cart at the trunk and transfer the products to the bags there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I remember to get the bags back to the trunk after emptying them at home, after shopping? I fold them and put them with the rucksack. Whenever I go out the first time, the bags will end-up in the trunk again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2019-11-21T06:11:37.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22656" CreationDate="2019-11-21T11:39:06.260" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this problem a lot. I switched from using a fabric conditioner as a rinse aid to using that stalwart of internet cleaning hacks, white vinegar. It does seem to have helped; it didn't rescue any affected clothes, but it seems to have significantly slowed down the rate at which new clothes become affected. The clothes don't smell vinegary, just vaguely fresh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The theory i was told is that fabric conditioners leave sticky deposits on fabric which can harbour bacterial growth. I haven't seen any solid science on this, but it sounds vaguely plausible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wash using a biological washing powder, with an extra half-scoop of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.vanish.co.uk/products/powders/vanish-gold-oxi-action-stain-remover-powder/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Vanish&lt;/a&gt;, so the clothes are getting hit with surfactants, enzymes, oxygen bleach, and the rest of the arsenal of modern laundry engineering.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried cleaning affected clothes with:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry cleaning&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vanish&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bio-tex (now extinct stain remover, like better Vanish)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Washing soda&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dettol (a liquid disinfectant)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And none of it made any difference. I'm really intrigued as to what the nature of the smell is. One experiment i'd like to try is putting the jeans in a warm oven (120 C or something) for a long time; if body heat is enough to release some of the smell, maybe serious heat is enough to get rid of it entirely?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30067" LastActivityDate="2019-11-21T11:39:06.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22826" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22775" CreationDate="2019-11-21T13:17:36.127" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When we get home and unload our bag(s), I'll hang them on the front door and the next time I go to the car, I'll take them with me and leave them up front (in the car) so I don't forget to take them in with me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26273" LastActivityDate="2019-11-21T13:17:36.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22827" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7316" CreationDate="2019-11-21T15:22:19.187" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This thread got me thinking... Finally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I need a single teaspoon dose for my drink. It occurred to me to try a drinking straw, paper or plastic. Fold an end over, heat seal or staple. Fill and seal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm gonna try it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30071" LastActivityDate="2019-11-21T15:22:19.187" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22829" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21023" CreationDate="2019-11-21T16:01:50.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my old turntable DJ days a mechanical engineer turned me on to Sorbothane pads to stop my LP needle from jumping on every vibration.  Love these.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe you can adapt them to your needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07PF174F5&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sorbothane pads&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22724" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2019-11-21T20:25:11.190" LastActivityDate="2019-11-21T20:25:11.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-21T18:19:03.500" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've also had problems swallowing pills.  One of the things that helped was advice my doctor gave me.  Recognize that difficulty swallowing (at least &quot;normal sized&quot;) pills is virtually all psychological.  You normally swallow food chunks that are substantially bigger than most pills (and people get down camera capsules for checking their GI tract, and those are WAY bigger than pills).  So just understanding that pills won't get stuck can go a long way in overriding the tendency to gag because you're thinking about swallowing a non-food item.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Beyond that, there are a few things you can do to minimize the gag reflex:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Breath through your nose.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the pill at the back of your tongue (there aren't a lot of taste buds there, so it minimizes tasting the pill, which focuses your attention on it).  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There is over-the-counter sore throat spray, like Chloraseptic, that reduces sensitivity a bit.  Spritz a little in the back of your mouth and throat before taking the pill and the sensation of the pill will be less likely to trigger a gag reflex.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't over-think it.  It's a psychological reaction.  When you focus on the pill and let your anxiety take over, you make yourself gag.  It's counter-productive to  focus on the pill and the swallowing process.  Follow the Nike slogan, &quot;Just do it.&quot;  Make the process fast and thoughtless; stick the pill on the back of your tongue and swallow a gulp or two of water before you have a chance to think about.  Challenge yourself to see how fast you can place and swallow the pill.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2830" LastActivityDate="2019-11-21T18:19:03.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22831" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-11-22T01:47:06.563" Score="4" ViewCount="959" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sometimes make homemade burritos, with a mix of fillings wrapped in a flour tortilla, and I reheat the leftovers in my microwave for later meals. By the time the fillings are near the temperature I want, the section of the tortilla on the bottom, specifically the portion in contact with the plate, is soggy and far too hot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've had the soggy part actually break open at least once, and touching it for long is painfully hot. Moving it reveals visible water on the plate underneath. The rest of the tortilla stays dry, with the edges sometimes even getting a bit crispy, and is comfortably warm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why does this happen, and how can I prevent or mitigate it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30063" LastActivityDate="2021-02-27T23:22:15.880" Title="How to microwave flour tortilla without making it wet" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22832" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7622" CreationDate="2019-11-22T06:11:55.953" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Default Jupiter handlebar contains harder cover and this causes pain while using accelerator for 30+ minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By changing handlebar grips with new foam or sponge material handlebar can reduce wrist and shoulder pain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vcol8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/vcol8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26981" LastActivityDate="2019-11-22T06:11:55.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22833" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22831" CreationDate="2019-11-22T06:39:24.520" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't get into the physics of it, but here's how it works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place the burritos evenly (not on top of each other) with space around them and don't use max power. I use about half my microwave's power when reheating.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heat them for about a minute and let them sit for almost as long. Turn them over and repeat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My experience is that smaller portions are heated more evenly. And that turning the food items helps distribute the heat better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, you can leave some of the fillings in a container overnight and heat the tortillas and the fillings separately the next day. I prefer this method to get a great result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30084" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2021-02-24T16:55:18.780" LastActivityDate="2021-02-24T16:55:18.780" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22834" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22831" CreationDate="2019-11-22T07:02:56.237" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place a paper towel on a plate, lay the (empty) tortillas evenly spread in a single layer, and then cover them with more paper towel. As the microwave creates steam, it will be held by the paper towel, and thus the tortillas will be evenly heated, and neither dry nor soggy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19337" LastActivityDate="2019-11-22T07:02:56.237" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22775" CreationDate="2019-11-22T07:07:21.163" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem. Always forgetting the bags, at home or in the car. Reading your question and the answers here a week ago, gave me an idea that works for me. Joy mentioned bags that's wrapped in their own pocket. That's exactly the kind of bags I have. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I connected the bag to my car keys. With no keys, I won't get anywhere. So now I don't forget the shopping bag either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FS2CZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FS2CZ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30084" LastActivityDate="2019-11-22T07:07:21.163" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22791" CreationDate="2019-11-22T07:11:06.577" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most of the existing answers appear to be variations on trying to &quot;trick&quot; your gag reflex, or just starting small and practicing. The key breakthrough for me was completely different - I really thought about and paid attention to the specific actions involved, and took some deliberate conscious control of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For me, it didn't take much more than thinking about what it really meant to &quot;open the back of my mouth&quot; as everyone kept telling me to. For people who need more, this might help:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, focus your attention on the sensations you're feeling on the interior of your mouth, way in the back, where it meets your throat. While breathing through your nose, open your mouth. Then, switch to breathing through your mouth. It might help to take a few extra large breaths. You should feel the air moving through the throat-mouth connection. Take note of where you're feeling that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, sip some water. Pay attention to what's going on near the area you felt the air movement, and swallow the water. There are a few steps involved in swallowing:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You keep a gap in the back of your mouth open, with the roof of your mouth raised and the back of your tongue lowered.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You let the water through that gap.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You close it and shove everything behind it down your throat.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try to identify and isolate the action of opening that gap, taking more sips of water as needed. When you can open it, and tell that it's open, without finishing the swallow immediately, then proceed to the final step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may now be ready to try swallowing a pill (or something similar for practice, such as an M&amp;amp;M). Place the pill in your mouth, fairly far back but not so far that it's difficult. Open the gap as you just learned to, and pour enough water in your mouth to push the pill towards it. Really focus on holding that gap open until the pill is through it, and then swallow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30063" LastActivityDate="2019-11-22T07:11:06.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7622" CreationDate="2019-11-22T17:44:29.683" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Exercise more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It sounds like the hardest thing you do all day is ride the scooter twice for 35 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The one hardest thing you do, is going to be the most exhausting. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Increasing your overall body strength as well as focusing on muscles that get the most use on the scooter, will all help decrease the impact the ride has on you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Exercise at home for 30 minutes each day, in time you will only be fatigued at the end of the exercise at home.  It will make your ride to work, safer and more comfortable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Exercise not only helps you live longer — it helps you live better. In addition to making your heart and muscles stronger and fending off a host of diseases, it can also improve your mental and emotional functioning and even bolster your productivity and close relationships. Read on for five ways in which exercise can improve your quality of life. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/exercise-advice-for-people-with-heart-problems&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2019-11-22T17:44:29.683" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22839" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7316" CreationDate="2019-11-23T04:33:10.260" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Good suggestions all. As a backpacker, I carry Gatorade mix for use with water that I filter. I also make up individual packets of instant coffee and sugar for the mornings. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because of weight, what I do is take a plastic sandwich bag (the cheaper, the better), and place a single serving of whatever into the corner. I heat up the blade of a very sharp knife and cut the edges of the plastic bag to size, then pinch the edges together creating a seal. This creates a seal from the melted plastic. Be sure leave extra space in the bag so you can cut it without burning yourself and the package isn’t under much pressure. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also “double-seal” it using a lighter or a blow dryer/heat gun along the sealed edge. Heat slightly (until melty), then pinch together. Don’t burn yourself. Be sure to “test” the new seal to May sure it doesn’t leak.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because the new “bag” is so small, it’s easy to tear a small side open and pour into a water bottle or cup. Very easy to do. The individual servings hold up well when I store them all together in a good quality Ziplock bag. Works well. If you have a vacuum &lt;a href=&quot;https://duckduckgo.com/?q=vacuum%20sealers%20for%20food&amp;amp;t=iphone&amp;amp;ia=images&amp;amp;iax=images&amp;amp;iai=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Fimages%2Fi%2F372686387303-0-1%2Fs-l1000.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;food sealer&lt;/a&gt; that works great but the bags are a bit heavy and expensive. I use mine for dehydrated vegan meals I make for the trail. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here’s a pack with Gatorade to take with me when I’m out. Because weight isn’t an issue unless I’m backpacking, I leave the ziplock part of the bag for slightly better storage. This is about a quarter of a “snack-size” bag. (2 Euro coin for scale)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jbrPY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jbrPY.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;single serving&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19151" LastEditorUserId="19151" LastEditDate="2019-11-24T07:38:01.330" LastActivityDate="2019-11-24T07:38:01.330" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15996" CreationDate="2019-11-23T16:49:38.450" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Attach your train pass and or keys to the object every time you come home so that you are forced to decide NOT to take it with you when you go elsewhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30088" LastActivityDate="2019-11-23T16:49:38.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22845" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-11-24T01:36:40.237" Score="0" ViewCount="139" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an oily skin and recently I found an increase of a acne. I have tried various things. Peppermint facewash, mild soap, sandlewood. But so far, the only thing that came close to a solution is a facewash with Tea Tree oil. Are there any other remedies you have tried with success?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30092" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2019-11-24T06:05:23.013" LastActivityDate="2019-11-27T22:26:28.290" Title="Working remedy for acne?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ClosedDate="2019-11-28T14:25:50.787" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22847" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20589" CreationDate="2019-11-25T14:44:46.250" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a 32 oz water jug.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I got myself into only 2 habits: 1. fill it first thing every morning,   2. make sure I have consumed all of it by time I go to bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22724" LastActivityDate="2019-11-25T14:44:46.250" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22848" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22845" CreationDate="2019-11-25T14:52:33.717" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may not be the answer you are looking for:... &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I had acne in my 20's a dermatologist medical prescription was the only thing that cleared my skin up to the point where I stopped all the &quot;remedy&quot; madness and just got on with my day.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22724" LastActivityDate="2019-11-25T14:52:33.717" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22849" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-11-25T14:57:58.223" Score="3" ViewCount="190" Body="&lt;p&gt;My work boots are 4 months old.  They have wheat-colored Nubuck leather uppers, and polyurethane sole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While dumping Canola cooking oil lots of the oil accidentally splashed on the boots causing visible staining that won't wash off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although they are &quot;work boots&quot; I would like to clean them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22724" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2019-11-25T16:50:36.803" LastActivityDate="2019-12-11T17:17:26.717" Title="How can I clean my work boots after an oil spill?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22850" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-11-26T08:46:10.750" Score="-2" ViewCount="2643" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandparents didn't appreciate their Duken IKEA Bed Frame's head-board&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QAP1S.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QAP1Sm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;until they bought a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tempurpedic.com/bases-and-foundations/tempur-ergo-extend/v/2563/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;TEMPUR-Ergo Extend Power Base&lt;/a&gt; that doesn't have one! They lower the bed flat to sleep, but because their head moves around, their pillows fall off the top. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LfCvs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LfCvsm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-11-27T14:58:29.177" LastActivityDate="2019-12-17T16:50:04.737" Title="How can I stop my pillow from falling off border-less mattress?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22851" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-11-26T08:51:38.777" Score="0" ViewCount="113" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandparents didn't appreciate their IKEA Duken Bed Frame's edged rampart:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V3qj4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/V3qj4.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;until they bought a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tempurpedic.com/bases-and-foundations/tempur-ergo-extend/v/2563/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;TEMPUR-Ergo Extend Power Base&lt;/a&gt; that doesn't have one! Every week, the mattress shifts and protrudes, and they must re-position it so that it doesn't overhang the bed frame.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U13YA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/U13YA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2019-12-02T01:40:36.140" Title="How can I stop my mattress from shifting in a border-less bed frame?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22851" CreationDate="2019-11-26T09:11:43.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The mattress will probably stop sliding if you put a sheet of rubber between the mattress and the bed frame. You can buy these sheets intended to be used for rugs on hardwood floors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another interesting tip I found on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.chrislovesjulia.com/5-tips-keeping-area-rugs-exactly-want/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this page&lt;/a&gt; is to put lines of hot glue or silicone caulk on the surface. It's intended for carpets, but it would likely work in your case if the lines are big and thick enough. Hot glue is more grippy than silicone, but usually more expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect some of the answers here (regarding rugs) would help:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/20706/how-to-make-slippery-rug-stay-in-place/&quot;&gt;How to make slippery rug stay in place&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2019-11-26T09:11:43.483" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22853" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22845" CreationDate="2019-11-26T09:30:04.547" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Acne&lt;/a&gt; is produced by some small &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demodex_folliculorum&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;mites&lt;/a&gt;, which live in the pores of the skin and feed on sebum. Other causes are also possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Besides &lt;strong&gt;consulting a dermatologist&lt;/strong&gt;, the following have a good chance to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;reduce the fat and cholesterol intake from food; at least as an experiment (1-2 weeks should show results, if any), try to go on a vegetables- and fruits-only diet;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;reduce the intake of sugars; this included any juices with added sugar, which include pretty much everything you can buy from a shop;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;increase the skin hygiene; besides washing, try using cleansing masks; consult a dermatologist or a cosmetician;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;increase the room / apartment hygiene; vacuum dust, wash surfaces / rugs / blankets with disinfectants, boil bed sheets, clothes...;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;change clothes (and wash them, possibly boil them in between uses) more often, pajamas and underwear included;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-11-26T20:00:14.090" LastActivityDate="2019-11-26T20:00:14.090" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22854" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22850" CreationDate="2019-11-26T18:22:13.910" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You say you the bed is used in its flat position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solution 1 –&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Position the head of the bed against a wall or an item of furniture, so that the pillow does not slide off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From the photo it looks as though there is room to turn the bed by 90 degrees and use the wall. If not, remove the clutter in the corner behind the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solution 2 –&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sleep the &lt;em&gt;other way round&lt;/em&gt;, so that the metal hoop at the 'foot' can retain the pillow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that isn't enough support, stand a sheet of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-density_fibreboard&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;MDF&lt;/a&gt; at that end, drill some holes, and use plastic ties to secure it to the metal hoop and the legs. You now have a makeshift headboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2019-11-26T18:32:37.520" LastActivityDate="2019-11-26T18:32:37.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22855" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22850" CreationDate="2019-11-26T19:23:33.153" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can think of a few options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fit a headboard of their own choosing &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It should be relatively easy to sew a couple of bands of elastic onto a pillow case so that the elastic goes around the mattress. &#xA;If you're having trouble envisaging what I mean, think about a watch with an elasticated strap. The strap hugs your wrist, and the face protrudes. In the same way the elastic hugs the mattress and the pillow in its case protrudes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Consider sewing the pillow case to the bed sheet, if they don't want to change the aesthetic of their sheet/case color matching regularly  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If their sewing skills aren't up to this and nowhere locally can help, consider taking a pillow case and make two cuts in the bottom (the bit that touches the mattress when it's in sleeping position) near the closed end. Thread a belt, rope, strap or similar fastening into the open end of the pillow case and out through each hole and then flip the whole lot over and strap the pillowcase to the bed, then fill with a pillow &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8PMMx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8PMMxm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;perhaps the simplest solution, if they want to go for it, would be to put the bedsheet over the top of the pillow when making the bed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2019-11-27T15:00:17.253" LastActivityDate="2019-11-27T15:00:17.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22857" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22845" CreationDate="2019-11-27T22:26:28.290" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Acne that breaks out in a specific area is generally a reaction to something like a food additive or a chemical in your laundry soap perhaps.&#xA;However that said,  my son had breakouts all over his body that were a deep red surrounding the acne. We could not find the trigger.&#xA;What worked for him is &quot;bovine collagen &quot;.&#xA;We found the powder form at the bulk barn. 1 spoon mixed in a glass of cocoa before bed every night and in a week, the acne was cleared.&#xA;Health stores carry the pill form btw.&#xA;And this doesn't eliminate the need for proper hygiene though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25676" LastActivityDate="2019-11-27T22:26:28.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11327" CreationDate="2019-11-28T02:33:11.347" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know its neurotic, but I always travel with my own black out material (available at fabric stores), and plenty of clothes pins. I pin the fabric to the existing curtain. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30113" LastActivityDate="2019-11-28T02:33:11.347" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22859" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22831" CreationDate="2019-11-28T22:12:26.910" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the burritos are reheated, pause the cooking about ⅔ through the reheating time to turn the burritos over and restart the microwave for the remainder of the cooking time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turning the burrito over will allow some of the hot juices to be more evenly redistributed thoughout the burrito's contents instead of gathering at the bottom where it absorbs and holds all the heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck. Bon appetite.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-11-28T22:12:26.910" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22861" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18148" CreationDate="2019-11-29T06:42:38.423" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;yes. There is (or was) a product called an antenna booster you could buy to enhance medium-wave reception. It consists of a flat plastic rectangle you set the radio on top of. a wire leads away from the rectangle; you stretch this out the window or through the attic in your house. Inside the plastic rectangle is a coil of wire that couples itself to the antenna coil inside your radio, which allows the signal picked up by the long wire to be fed into the radio without having to attach any wires to it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of these boosters also have a tuning knob on them so the response of the booster can be matched to the station your radio is tuned in to. This allows the booster to reject strong signals elsewhere in the MW band, which might otherwise &quot;leak&quot; into your radio along with the weaker signal you want. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-11-29T06:42:38.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22862" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22771" CreationDate="2019-11-29T08:11:42.840" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have revitalized pillows by putting them in a drier with something hard like a shoe, and running it on no heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30123" LastActivityDate="2019-11-29T08:11:42.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22863" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15996" CreationDate="2019-11-29T09:27:51.243" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There needs to be another way to recognize the event happening in order for anything to occur on a device.  For example, will someone call you and tell you to leave in 5 minutes?  Use a generic task/notify app to send a notification when you get a call from that number.  Use it to notify it when you get an email on another program, when you pass a certian location, or whatever way that you know you are going to be going there.  If you will go there some day after you leave a job or school or classs, then set the notification to occur at the time or location of leaving that daily or weekly event.  Otherwise, you will have to put something like &quot;Remind me once every theee days at 2pm&quot; until you know the time of this travel trip...   Or until you know what another digital or location-based event will be required to happen first, that you can now put into that generic app.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30124" LastEditorUserId="30124" LastEditDate="2019-12-01T11:42:38.580" LastActivityDate="2019-12-01T11:42:38.580" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22864" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22775" CreationDate="2019-11-29T09:34:37.467" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leave the bags in the car, put them there when you are done unpacking.  And if you can not afford 10 cents, then simply do not spend 10 cents.  Use regular grocery bags when you forget becayse if 10 cents is too expensive then that means that your personal survival is far more important then the extremely minimalistic impact that one individual can make on the aesthetics of the planet.  Cloth bags are not more enviornmental then other bags anyway, in fact paper bags would be the most enviornmental bag possible in current use since paper disintegrates by itself and trees to make them with come frok tree farms.  Plastic bags can be given to the organization that knits then into sleeping mats instead of placed in garbage cans, lawns, or the &quot;recycling&quot; bin which is even more enviornmentally destructive then regular plastic and paper recycling bins.  ....That is, if you use the regular plastic bags instead of buying more of the 10 cent ones, which can not be knitted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30124" LastActivityDate="2019-11-29T09:34:37.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22865" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22656" CreationDate="2019-11-29T09:55:46.803" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The first thing that removes build-up from clothes is baking soda.  For a difficult job, saturate the water with baking soda.  Let sit 24 hours.  If the water is smelly or gross, I continue to do this another time until it is not.  NEVER let a very dirty item sit in this water for two days.  This causes the smelly water, which has absorbed out the bad things and build-up amd added water to proliferate the bacteria, to then reabsorb back into the fabric, causing the treatment to now take up to 5 cycles to get rid of the &quot;icky water smell&quot;.  Instead, use the baking soda soak for only 24 hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar removes all smells by neutralizing their molecules.  However, spraying vinegar on a fabric does not work completely for types of smells such as body smells.  Presumably, the vinegar does not penetrate to the inside of the fabric.  That is why baking soda will be the most important step for a fabric that has never been naturally treated before and which is very gross and dirty.  Vinegar, however, does ensure that all of the laundry detergent is removed, instead of it's normal behavior of sticking to the fabric, thus attracting other things to stick to it as well as wearing out the clothes sooner.  Add at least one cup of vinegar to all clothing while the washing machine is filling up the water to rinse out the detergent with.  However, if you have a smell on your clothing already you can try also using some vinegar to soak with beforehand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most efficient bacteria killer for this kind of situation is peroxide.  Hydrogen peroxide, at the grocery store concentration of 3%, is often used in laundry and as a water disinfectent.  Since the issue of clothing is bacteria, soaking it the way I usually soak my washcloths, which ttpically obtain the stale water smell after a couple of weeks during weather that does not dry them quickly, can also be a useful idea.  Ttpical advice is to use a tablespoon in a small container.  However, hydrogen peroxide is a form of bleach, so be careful if the clothing is one who's color you are extremely opposed to changing.  Since it is soaking in a solution, the color change should be uniform.  However, you may prefer to spray peroxide just on smelly parts.  In that case, do not allow sun exposure to that part unless you wish to bleach it to white or nearly white.  If you do allow sun exposure, do not use a very heavy spray, which may cause holes.  If bleaching is your goal, then spray a light amount of moderate, and ensure sun exposure, wait 24-48 hours with sun exposure.  For the smell, hydrogen peroxide generally kills bacteria but it is very likely that using the two previous methods will work, and those methods also they work faster, so the peroxide method can be saved as the last method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30124" LastActivityDate="2019-11-29T09:55:46.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22727" CreationDate="2019-11-29T12:15:57.660" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a pointed wooden skewer.  Remove the blades to more easily poke into the underneath part of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, more simply, buy your grandparents another $1 head of garlic so that you can clean the blades without spending hoirs extracting less then 1g of substance, and tell your grandparents to be more decent generally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30124" LastActivityDate="2019-11-29T12:15:57.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22868" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22712" CreationDate="2019-11-29T12:24:49.343" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to keep these people in your contacts that means you never plan to talk to them again for all of your life.  You even specifically said &quot;WERE&quot; planning on renting a house from him...    ie NO LONGER CONSIDERING THAT.  So why would you ever be &quot;looking at his text messages&quot; in the future?  Simply delete his text messages!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there are any you need to keep for legal purposes but they are several years old, you can transfer them to email or whagever your normally do for message conversations that you want to keep when you are switching phones but your previously-used phone is still capable of both turning on and looking at text messages.  And if you want to keep the text messages because of friendship or relationship that you still might want to look at, then obviously you might need their number some day as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30124" LastActivityDate="2019-11-29T12:24:49.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22873" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22878" CreationDate="2019-12-01T18:35:30.357" Score="3" ViewCount="470" Body="&lt;p&gt;I profoundly dislike dusting, but getting rid of dust is a necessity. It seems to me -- although it &lt;strong&gt;might&lt;/strong&gt; be just an impression rather than a fact -- that lately way more dust gets on all surfaces than it used to few years back, yet I can't place any possible reason for that. Just things get dustier (and faster) and cleaning doesn't last.&#xA;I do use furniture polish after dusting, but it doesn't seem to protect much against the dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way &lt;strong&gt;to make the cleaning last longer&lt;/strong&gt; so I can dust less often?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT:&#xA;Buying equipment (like air precipitators or other stuff) is not a desirable option.&#xA;I need a hack to make the cleaning to last longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29881" LastEditorUserId="29881" LastEditDate="2019-12-02T18:22:29.507" LastActivityDate="2020-11-15T09:16:45.510" Title="Is there a way to avoid dust inside the house and thus the need of cleaning so often?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22874" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22873" CreationDate="2019-12-02T01:33:09.093" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As I understand it, dust is the waste of dustmites which are small organisms that usually live in carpet and eat fallen human skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They may also live in mattresses or other soft furniture like a sofa with a non-waterproof surface, but if a large area of your house is carpeted, 1 sofa and 1 bed is a minor part of the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recommend against carpet in the home because it allows the dustmites to survive and thrive, and thereby create the dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it's not possible for you to live somewhere without carpet (or to replace your carpet with tiles or other hard flooring) then regularly vacuuming the carpet should be your priority.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The solution is to focus on the source of the dust (the dustmites in the carpet) rather than the dust itself. Using furniture polish for this purpose is like putting a bandage on a bullet wound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have carpet in your home, please describe your house, flooring type, types and materials of sofa or other furniture etc, because I would be interested to know how the dustmites can survive, or whether the &quot;dust&quot; that you refer to may be caused by something else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user30134" LastActivityDate="2019-12-02T01:33:09.093" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22875" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22851" CreationDate="2019-12-02T01:40:36.140" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about putting a non-slip mat on the base, and then putting the mattress on that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or straps at the head &amp;amp; feet of the bed, going over the mattress and under the frame, or over the mattress and tying to the legs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user30134" LastActivityDate="2019-12-02T01:40:36.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22873" CreationDate="2019-12-02T21:37:57.123" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use HEPA+ filters that go down to PM2.5 to filter everything that is bad not just dust but including smoke sized particles. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not sure you would like the ongoing noise but if you run them during the day while you are at work they will still do a real good job. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30142" LastActivityDate="2019-12-02T21:37:57.123" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22880" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-03T02:40:05.620" Score="1" ViewCount="79" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have very limited space in front of my garage to turn the car and the width of the garage is just enough to park-in. Should I try in reverse parking or front parking in such a situation as I don't have much space to turn in front?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30144" LastActivityDate="2019-12-04T07:30:19.667" Title="parking in garage with limited front space" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2019-12-03T18:19:33.460" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22880" CreationDate="2019-12-03T06:03:37.677" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's not really clear what you're trying to do. A diagram would help. If you're trying to park in a garage and have limited space for turning before you are onto the road I would recommend that you reverse off the road and onto your driveway, into the garage. Doing so is a lot safer than driving in but having to reverse out into the road when you leave the house again. You're already on the road when coming home so you know what other traffic is around, you can pull up on the side of the road and easily see moving traffic then reverse onto your driveway and into the garage when the road is clear. You're also doing your slow manoeuvring on a warm engine rather than a cold one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have parking sensors or they don't work well because they detect the side walls of the garage you can carefully park the car one time, perhaps with an assistant helping you, then hang a tennis ball on a string from the ceiling of the garage so that it touches the back windscreen of the car. Now for all future parking attempts you can reverse until you see the screen bump into the ball and you will know you have reached the perfect location for the parking. Keep close to the house wall with the passenger side of the car to give maximum room for you to open your driver door. You can also tell passengers to get out before you reverse into the garage especially if they are kids who would throw the door open and bang it on the wall. If you seat a baby on the driver side of the car then you can easily get the baby out in the garage, which can be helpful if it is raining/baby is sleeping, and it is often better to put babies on the driver side because you are fully in control of getting it out of the car. Putting older kids who can open the door themselves on the passenger side of the car is safer for them because they are next to the sidewalk when you park on a road (generally you should always park so that the passenger side is next to the sidewalk/so your car points in he same direction as the traffic flow). If they are tempted to open their door themselves and jump out they won't be jumping out into the road&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, consider putting some old scraps of carpet on the walls of the garage where the car door edges touch, or where any corners of pillars etc are in the garage. It's easier to remove a dent from a car if the paint is not damaged as it can often be pulled out but scratches caused by banging the car on a sharp brick wall will need to be painted over, which takes longer and costs more&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2019-12-04T07:30:19.667" LastActivityDate="2019-12-04T07:30:19.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22886" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2019-12-04T06:27:07.773" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try glue remover, it is the liquid, removing spray foam insulation spray glue for scrap gap filling &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30151" LastActivityDate="2019-12-04T06:27:07.773" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22887" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-04T16:30:53.113" Score="9" ViewCount="971" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in Germany and we have a lot of snow on our roofs. In my room, I have a roof window, which is tilted such that the snow just stays on top of the window and I can't open the window anymore. This is very unpleasant because even if there is sunshine outside my room stays dark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I get rid of the snow? Since it is a double glass window with low pressure in between the glasses, heat transfer via convection is very bad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about buying an infrared lamp and pointing it from the inside, through the window at the snow. But I am afraid that a lot of light will be absorbed/reflected by the glass and only a tiny fraction of the emitted energy will actually melt the snow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyone a good lifehack to solve this problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30155" LastActivityDate="2019-12-11T13:10:06.687" Title="How to remove snow on a frozen roof window from the inside" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2019-12-04T20:33:26.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put a large towel in dryer just before you plan to go into the bed.  It wont disturb anything and just toss it aside without having to unplug anything or get out of the bed...............aaahhhhhhhhh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30160" LastActivityDate="2019-12-04T20:33:26.763" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11110" CreationDate="2019-12-05T02:47:53.030" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I do is this : freeze honey. Remove honey and put in the middle of a bowl of water.&#xA;Scoop a teaspoon of honey in mug. Add tea and hot water.&#xA;Ants will float to the top.&#xA;I scoop out ants using spoon and discard them in the sink.&#xA;The rest is good to go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30161" LastActivityDate="2019-12-05T02:47:53.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22891" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22887" CreationDate="2019-12-05T12:55:41.433" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's possible to buy magnetic window cleaning devices where you have a part that stays outside and you move it around the window using a handle that controls it magnetically.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could leave one of these permanently in place on your window (at least during the winter) and use it to push the snow off the window without having to open it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the snow is very heavy then I doubt that you will be able to apply enough force to push it without breaking the attraction to the inside part - but at least the outside part won't fall off the window, because it will be held on by the snow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a little practice, I think this may work for all but the heaviest snowfalls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2019-12-05T12:55:41.433" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22892" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22887" CreationDate="2019-12-05T19:38:41.250" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have never tried this, but a hack could be to prevent snow from sticking in the first place by applying some Teflon&lt;SUP&gt;®&lt;/SUP&gt; based preparation on the outside of the glass (when you can open it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are various commercial brands available, but whether they will work on sloping glass is something that you might like to try - later!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, if you place an uplighter lamp under the window when snow is expected, there could be enough heat rising to melt any snow that falls before it can build up, by keeping the glass warmer than usual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aPtKg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aPtKg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know the window is double-glazed to reduce heat loss, but it might only need a small rise in temperature to melt the snow as it falls, so it can run off. The outer pane's temperature has only to be kept above freezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;I have actually used a light bulb for a similar purpose. The water tank in my chilly old flat was in the bathroom and in the winter I kept the door shut and a lamp burning to prevent it freezing. My neighbours laughed at me: &lt;em&gt;he thinks he can heat a room with a light bulb&lt;/em&gt;. But they weren't laughing when the freeze came and they were knocking at my door with kettles and buckets. The light bulb made just enough difference to prevent the tank from freezing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2019-12-06T08:46:54.627" LastActivityDate="2019-12-06T08:46:54.627" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22893" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-06T00:56:39.883" Score="1" ViewCount="133" Body="&lt;p&gt;My washing machine got more and more lounder and shaking after I have been used 6 months .&#xA;So I like to lower machine sound and less shaking so what I need to put around the machine ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30165" LastActivityDate="2019-12-06T13:34:38.963" Title="How can I lower my washing machine sound?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22894" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22893" CreationDate="2019-12-06T02:02:54.527" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two common causes are weak vibration dampers or a failing tub bearing.&#xA;Look up the service manual for your washing machine online, and/or find service videos showing how to check and replace the parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Covering the machine will only reduce noise until the washer breaks from the vibration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2019-12-06T02:02:54.527" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22896" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22893" CreationDate="2019-12-06T13:34:38.963" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another common cause is not setting the machine up properly. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The machine must be level, check using a spirit level. Adjust the feet if necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;All 4 feet must be firmly in contact with the ground. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the machine is not level or it rests on only 3 feet, it'll start walking around during spin-dry cycles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes it helps to place the feet on rubber blocks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2019-12-06T13:34:38.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22897" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22898" CreationDate="2019-12-07T03:39:19.117" Score="2" ViewCount="910" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've got a few old oriental rugs on a floor of my house that have fringes on two sides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also got a roomba; he's very sweet. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When he tries to vacuum around the rugs, sometimes he gets caught and requires assistance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there something I can do to help alleviate this issue?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: &quot;cut the fringes off&quot; will not be accepted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastActivityDate="2019-12-07T04:26:56.443" Title="Is there something I can do about my roomba and my oriental rug?" Tags="&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22898" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22897" CreationDate="2019-12-07T04:26:56.443" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would tuck the fringes under the rugs, then let the roomba do its thing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When its done, shake out the fringes again. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2019-12-07T04:26:56.443" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22902" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22903" CreationDate="2019-12-07T18:09:14.283" Score="1" ViewCount="187" Body="&lt;p&gt;My homestay students are pigs. I just spent over an hour in their disgusting filth. I'm worried a big ball of stuff will go down the line and plug everything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Guys are even cutting their own hair in the sink these days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30180" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2019-12-17T14:55:24.670" LastActivityDate="2020-04-05T03:33:32.190" Title="How do I keep whiskers out of sink" Tags="&lt;sink&gt;&lt;shaving&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22902" CreationDate="2019-12-08T15:52:14.787" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way to keep whiskers out of a sink is…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove the &quot;vanity&quot; mirror from over the sink to another location… and the whiskers will follow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Choose another location where cleanup is easier for the &quot;janitor.&quot; Maybe locate it over a trash receptacle so the &quot;message&quot; is also communicated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-12-08T15:52:14.787" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22905" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22918" CreationDate="2019-12-09T15:55:48.317" Score="1" ViewCount="109" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &quot;official&quot; way is to spread them on a towel. I tried that with wool socks. It takes a &lt;em&gt;long&lt;/em&gt; time to dry. I also thought of using the dryer's cold setting where the dryer doesn't heat up the air, but I'm not sure that wouldn't ruin the clothing, if not immediately, maybe after multiple runs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, is there some lifehack to dry wool clothing indoors?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20728" LastEditorUserId="20728" LastEditDate="2019-12-10T14:56:35.183" LastActivityDate="2019-12-11T08:07:50.257" Title="How to dry wool clothing indoors" Tags="&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22906" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2019-12-10T05:00:06.460" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;fill 1/4 with hot water, add a few drops of dish soap, put the lid on and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, rinse it out and done &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30190" LastActivityDate="2019-12-10T05:00:06.460" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22907" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22887" CreationDate="2019-12-10T13:41:13.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The techy way to remove standing snow on a roof window or skylight, is with a flying drone or helicopter. Fly up above the window and deposit coal dust or other dark matter on the snow over the window, this will speed the sun's melting process by absorbing heat.  Alternately you could use salt or other ice melt products.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once the snow is melted you will want to open the window and clean it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2019-12-10T13:41:13.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22908" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22909" CreationDate="2019-12-10T13:54:43.210" Score="0" ViewCount="138" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would first like to clarify that I believe my question is not a dupe of: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/18467/how-can-i-remove-skin-oil-from-my-phones-screen&quot;&gt;How can I remove skin oil from my phone&amp;#39;s screen?&lt;/a&gt; as I am specifically asking about a sensible solution to help prevent breakouts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have read that you should wipe down your phone twice a day using anti-bac wipes if you are suffering from breakouts on your cheeks. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I don't like the idea of being that wasteful as these wipes are not usually bio-degradable. Using a homemade solution on a cloth is also not a viable option as I need to keep it at my desk at work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know you can buy bio-degradable anti-bac wipes but they are not often made for use on a phone so are much too large - which again seems wasteful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Does anyone have any ingenious, cost and environmental efficient, solutions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29852" LastEditorUserId="29852" LastEditDate="2019-12-10T15:14:00.460" LastActivityDate="2020-08-23T07:21:15.283" Title="How do you clean your phone screen of breakout causing build up regularly?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22909" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22908" CreationDate="2019-12-10T14:17:46.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You need &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a disinfectant (rubbing alcohol will do, or some other sanitizing liquid), &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a way to apply it and &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a way to remove it again.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either use a spray bottle (reusable, use what you have around) to spray the screen, then wipe it off with a piece of cloth (lint-free, washable) or tissue paper (although less sustainable, but at least biodegradable), or moisten the cloth with the liquid and wipe the screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cost: minimal. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A bottle of rubbing alcohol is cheap (a dedicated sanitizer may or may not be more expensive, but you don’t need a “kill-even-the-worst-germs-and-fungi” substance to wipe down a hard and smooth surface like a phone screen anyway) and you probably have a washable cleaning cloth around - in a pinch, recycle some soft cotton clothing, like a t-shirt, or grab a dishcloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2019-12-10T14:28:09.513" LastActivityDate="2019-12-10T14:28:09.513" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22910" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22908" CreationDate="2019-12-10T14:32:52.697" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the spirit of an &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XY_problem&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;XY Problem&#xA;&lt;/a&gt;, let me offer an alternative solution:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You want to prevent breakouts caused by bacteria on the phone being transferred to your skin &lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;. The answer: Don’t let the phone touch your skin. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of holding the device up to your ear, use a &lt;strong&gt;headset&lt;/strong&gt; (or the loudspeaker, if privacy isn’t an issue) for your phone conversations. Bonus: you may even free your hand, if you are sitting at your desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cost: &#xA;Maybe a headset was part of your phone package, otherwise it’s an initial investment without recurring costs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And of course don’t prop up your head in your hand during the call and in general don’t touch your skin with your hands unless necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; And I am not arguing with the premise - you don’t want to transfer anything, independent of the question whether it may or may not trigger breakouts. That’s enough for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2019-12-10T18:13:53.760" LastActivityDate="2019-12-10T18:13:53.760" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22913" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22905" CreationDate="2019-12-10T15:41:13.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If it's winter, you can put your socks on the hot radiator and they will dry very fast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can use a dehumidifier. Many dehumidifiers have a setting to dry clothes. See the manual on how to use them for optimal results. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2019-12-10T15:41:13.573" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22915" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19219" CreationDate="2019-12-10T20:19:52.763" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A digital signal can still be disrupted by EMI interference. Hdmi standard should have shielding in the cables but the cable manufacturers may not implement it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Did you ever try to move the source device out of plane of the interference or interfering source? What about different cables? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30194" LastActivityDate="2019-12-10T20:19:52.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22916" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-10T23:32:38.903" Score="1" ViewCount="67" Body="&lt;p&gt;My favourite pair of jeans has fallen victim to a stray drip of superglue/instant glue. Now there is a small solid stain, with the glue partly embedded into the fabric. How do I remove this without destroying or decoloring the fabric?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8174" LastActivityDate="2019-12-11T00:20:16.103" Title="How to remove superglue/instant glue from clothing" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22916" CreationDate="2019-12-11T00:20:16.103" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanoacrylate#Solvents_and_debonders&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Acetone and methyl ethyl ketone dissolve cyanoacrylate&lt;/a&gt;, i.e. &quot;superglue&quot;. These are used in nail polish remover, though the commercial polish removers might have water added, which slows dissolving. Acetone is also available in hardware stores, e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.lowes.com/pd/Jasco-32-fl-oz-Fast-to-Dissolve-Acetone/50298079&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Lowe's&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;N.B.&lt;/strong&gt; These solvents are &lt;em&gt;highly&lt;/em&gt; flammable and somewhat toxic. Use with caution! Also, test the solvent on a hidden piece of material to see if it affects the color of the garment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2019-12-11T00:20:16.103" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22918" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22905" CreationDate="2019-12-11T08:07:50.257" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always spread my wool clothes flat over the top of my drying rack. It serves the same purpose as spreading them on a towel: they're not stretched out of proportion by gravity. You can even have other clothes hanging under the wool, but there should not be any bumps caused by clothpins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The advantage of this compared to a towel is that air can circulate over and under the clothes, speeding up the drying process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2019-12-11T08:07:50.257" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22920" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22887" CreationDate="2019-12-11T13:10:06.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps you could apply Rain-X on the exterior face of the window (when it is not snowing of course), and it may cause the snow to drift off rather than settle. Normally it is used for deflecting rainwater on windscreens, which normally hold on to water in their surface imperfections. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've experienced Austrian snow in Wien, so I know what Luke is talking about. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2019-12-11T13:10:06.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22922" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22849" CreationDate="2019-12-11T14:35:17.940" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apparently Nubuck is very particular and you need a special cleaner for it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.ca/Kiwi-SELECT-Suede-Nubuck-Cleaner/dp/B0010TJ9IO&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;www.amazon.ca/Kiwi-SELECT-Suede-Nubuck-Cleaner/dp/B0010TJ9IO&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For more info below, I extracted the most important tips from this article:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Nubuck&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;www.wikihow.com/Clean-Nubuck&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would start with &quot;Use leather degreaser and leather cleaner to loosen oily stains&quot;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leather degreaser typically comes in aerosol form. Spray it onto the stain, and let it stand for about an hour.&#xA;The leather degreaser will turn to a powder as it stands, soaking up the oil stain.&#xA;Rub the powdery residue away with a sponge and leather cleaner.&#xA;If the stain remains, repeat this process (video: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PThXx4LVKAY&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;www.youtube.com/watch?v=PThXx4LVKAY&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a stain is already formed, you can probably try using a suede block or sandpaper to sand that surface first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30198" LastActivityDate="2019-12-11T14:35:17.940" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22923" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22849" CreationDate="2019-12-11T17:09:50.643" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leather likes oil, it helps condition and protect the leather.  If you wash oils out of the leather you will need to replace it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of trying to wash out the areas that have some Canola oil on them, oil the entire boot with Canola oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several references on line suggesting the Canola oil (or other vegetable oils) is a good product for the job.  Though some suggest not using it on horse items, as it may encourage rats in the barn to nibble on the leather.  I did not find evidence this was true, put did find references of people use it on horse items. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Wipe the vegetable oil over the top of the leather items that are clean and dry, applying a thin layer of vegetable oil to the leather.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ehow.com/how_8155282_use-vegetable-oil-clean-leather.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;For oil, we use Olive Oil.  We buy it from a local grocery supply company by the case and use it on both new and used leather items.  I have heard of many people using canola, peanut, vegetable, and other food oils and they seem to work fine.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://dgsaddlery.com/what-kind-of-oil-should-i-use/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: Suede and Nubuck leather will not look as fluffy, if they are oiled. As these are work boots, I am assuming that a consistent oiled look, will be acceptable. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2019-12-11T17:17:26.717" LastActivityDate="2019-12-11T17:17:26.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22930" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11310" CreationDate="2019-12-14T08:49:52.987" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a Vinyl eraser and a metal eraser guard. Use a kneaded eraser to pick up the pieces.  Vinyl erasers can erase almost anything and kneaded erasers can be shaped to fit any space and they do not leave any residue behind.  Also, if you use an electric eraser, this may help with the accuracy of what you are erasing. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30214" LastActivityDate="2019-12-14T08:49:52.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22931" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22936" CreationDate="2019-12-17T13:42:07.817" Score="1" ViewCount="140" Body="&lt;p&gt;I regularly have a problem with mould in my flat. It appears on the frames of windows or above the windows. I clean it when it appears but I would like it not to appear at all. What can I do besides opening the window more often (which I don't want to because it's too cold)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30225" LastActivityDate="2019-12-19T23:16:42.833" Title="Protect house from mould" Tags="&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22933" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22931" CreationDate="2019-12-17T18:24:06.583" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mold requires lots of humidity in the air to grow. The quickest way to decrease mold growth in a house is to decrease the humidity inside the house. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This usually is done by 1) circulating the air in the room with a fan and 2) pulling excess moisture out of the air with a dehumidifier. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are in a climate where it gets cold in the winter, you can also accomplish this by turning the heat up slightly in the room while allowing fresh outside air to enter the room and stale inside air to leave it. Cold outside air contains little moisture, and heating that air greatly decreases its &quot;effective humidity&quot; (a.k.a. &lt;em&gt;relative humidity&lt;/em&gt;) which will dry out the inside of the room. This will slow down mold growth. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2019-12-17T18:24:06.583" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22934" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="192" CreationDate="2019-12-17T19:39:55.243" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was brought up using hot water bottles. They are still the best solution today, but not too easy to find good ones. The best one I ever bought was a 'Boots' brand from UK; it was shiny on one side to facilitate sliding around in the bed, ribbed on the other side to allow direct contact without burning. Sadly I cannot find a replacement anywhere.  The ones currently available are 'ok' but not as good - too rough on both sides to easily slide around with your feet (some people may prefer this as the bottle 'stays put' - matter of preference). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The second best solution is a 'gel' filled heating pad, often supplied inside a fabric sleeve. You take the gel-pack out of the sleeve, put in microwave for a minute or so, then put back in the sleeve and then into the bed. You don't need to remove from the sleeve but I don't like the idea of having the fabric sleeve touching the inside of my microwave. &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B01EHD5KIC&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This is a sample of the 'gel' component;&lt;/a&gt; I can't find one off-hand that has the matching sleeve but a pillow-case would suffice in a pinch. Be sure not to overheat the gel - watch it closely the first several times you use it to ensure it does not 'bubble'. If you overheat, it can burst and make a big mess. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The third best option in my opinion is a 'flax seed' filled pad; similar to the previous suggestion, but using flax seeds instead of gel. I don't personally like the associated aroma and feel weird about introducing 'seeds' into my bed, but I'm sure they are ok. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30226" LastActivityDate="2019-12-17T19:39:55.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22935" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22931" CreationDate="2019-12-17T21:25:35.583" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This isn't a hack but you do need to ventilate rooms, to reduce the water that mould needs to grow, even if you think you are &quot;throwing money away&quot; by letting heat out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One source of moisture (apart from breathing) is from cooking pots – always use lids on pots and pans to reduce it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another is from drying clothes indoors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another is from gas cookers, free-standing gas heaters, and paraffin heaters, all of which produce large amounts of water vapour. My understanding is that 1 litre of paraffin produces 1.25 litres of water when burned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2019-12-17T21:25:35.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22936" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22931" CreationDate="2019-12-18T06:16:20.900" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The answer from @nielsnielsen is a good start. I would add that in some extreme cases, a de-humidifier might also help. Read about the topic on the net.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the air humidity itself is not the biggest issue. The biggest issue is that the humidity in the air (the vapors) condensate on cold surfaces, and that condensated water is the ideal environment for the mold to grow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Especially taking into account that the mold is on / near the windows, the problem tends to be quite obvious. Either you need some adjustments to your windows, or you need new windows entirely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why? Because the low temperature from the outside penetrates &quot;completely&quot; into the room, allowing the vapors to condensate. Either:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the surfaces of the windows do not match properly, and air can travel freely between them,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;or the lifetime of the windows reached an end and they need to be replaced.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either way, a specialist should be consulted, for the best advice on the topic of windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One extra note: make sure that the air can circulate freely in the affected areas. In this way, the condensated water has a chance to evaporate again, before mold will appear. Try any (all) of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;remove any furniture which is too close to / around / above the windows;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;remove any curtains / drapes / anything which separates the room from the windows;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;remove live plants from near / around / in front of the window.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One extra help in thermal insulating your apartment is to add external window blinds. They will create an extra layer of air (insulation), which will keep the cold outside. Of course, they will have to stay open during the day, but the biggest trouble is during the night, when the temperatures are lower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other hints (brainstorming, you need to decide depending on your exact details):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;do not dry clothes in the affected rooms;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;do not have too many plants; they evaporate the water that they not need;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;install a kitchen hood; make sure that the vapors go outside, instead of being recirculated inside;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;install proper air exhausts (ventilators) in the bathrooms; the air with vapors must be moved outside, instead of pushed inside the rest of the apartment;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;refresh the air inside the apartment more when it is dry outside;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;refresh the air inside the apartment less when it is wet (rainy) outside;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2019-12-18T06:25:45.827" LastActivityDate="2019-12-18T06:25:45.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22937" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-18T15:51:20.520" Score="3" ViewCount="81" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the absolute best way to conceal face blemishes. I have tried everything I can think of and need to look well in a picture coming up soon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30234" LastActivityDate="2019-12-18T16:57:08.260" Title="Face blemish concealment" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22938" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22937" CreationDate="2019-12-18T16:52:00.020" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are different techniques to consider when sitting for a photographic portrait with a skin blemish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you know (or you can contact) the photographer, ask for a reference to a make-up technician who can apply photographically compatible materials just before the session. You could either go to their studio or ask that the technician come to your shoot. Make up is used by every professional (actors, politicians, business executives, etc.) before being photographed. It's standard procedure.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A well-stocked pharmacy or department store with a cosmetics department typically has many different specially formulated &quot;solutions&quot; made to cover skin blemishes temporarily. You might want to get hypo-allergenic materials to avoid damaging your sensitive skin further.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do nothing special to yourself but speak to the photographer who can use software after the image has been taken to modify (retouch) your likeness without affecting your features. This is done ALL the time and can be trivial (loose strand of hair removed) to a complete make-over. You may know the practice called 'shopping' named after a popular software called 'Photoshop.' This is also done in addition to using make-up for skin treatment.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You look marvellous!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck. Have a good shoot!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-12-18T16:57:08.260" LastActivityDate="2019-12-18T16:57:08.260" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22940" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22931" CreationDate="2019-12-19T23:16:42.833" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similarly to you, I know someone that got fed up with mold. Their situation was a bay window in the kitchen that moisture would collect and mold would grow.&#xA;Their hack was a small fan that would cycle on and off which created the required air movement to keep it dry and thus prevent mold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25676" LastActivityDate="2019-12-19T23:16:42.833" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22942" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-21T07:48:01.500" Score="1" ViewCount="135" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a few clothes (coloured t-shirts and polo shirts) which have turned a different shade of colour due to a small amount of colour from other clothes being transferred to them in the wash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One example is a t-shirt which was a pale yellow now has a blue tint added which makes the t-shirt look permanently dirty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I restore them?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27991" LastEditorUserId="27991" LastEditDate="2019-12-22T08:56:51.697" LastActivityDate="2020-11-14T11:35:52.550" Title="How to restore clothes from colour run?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22943" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22944" CreationDate="2019-12-21T13:21:38.987" Score="0" ViewCount="206" Body="&lt;p&gt;The Kindle Paperwhite must a contender for worst designed product!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The on/off switch is at the bottom, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zi8uX.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zi8uX.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;so when I use it at a lunch counter and sit it on the counter, it constantly powers off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19216" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-06-29T05:49:41.607" LastActivityDate="2020-06-29T05:49:41.607" Title="How to prevent Kindle Paperwhite turning itself off?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22943" CreationDate="2019-12-21T14:26:53.930" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm pretty sure the power button gets triggered when it's upright on a table because the table is hard. So find a small soft cloth, like a wash cloth (ideal), a scarf, or a napkin. Fold that over itself a few times to make a soft base. Set that on the table, and set the device on top of it. The soft surface shouldn't press very hard against the button, so it &lt;em&gt;shouldn't&lt;/em&gt; turn itself off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2019-12-21T14:26:53.930" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22947" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22943" CreationDate="2019-12-21T19:21:46.577" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why don't you rotate the display?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 1&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Press the &quot;Menu&quot; button. On models with an integrated keyboard, press the &quot;Aa&quot; button instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the Kindle Paperwhite, the Menu button is now a Home icon (it looks like a house), which appears on a toolbar at the top of the screen. If you're reading a book or other content and don't see the toolbar, simply tap at the top of the screen to make it appear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 2&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the 5-Way navigational controller to highlight &quot;Screen Rotation&quot; and press the center button to select it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Highlight one of the four orientation options with the 5-Way controller and press the center button to select it. The options are graphically displayed, indicated portrait or landscape mode, with the buttons located top, bottom, left or right.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some books with illustrations will automatically appear horizontally so you might wish to reorient them using this procedure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-12-22T20:42:08.590" LastActivityDate="2019-12-22T20:42:08.590" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22949" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-21T20:47:44.783" Score="0" ViewCount="65" Body="&lt;p&gt;I couldn't find anywhere else on the site to ask this so here goes.  I just got my hair done blue at the salon.  I am thrilled that my hair is now blue, but I am not happy with the quality of the dye job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Disclaimer, I did get it done at a school so I technically went in knowing it could come out not ideal.  But I have had bad haircuts from expensive places so I have gotten used to rolling the dice a little on the school to save a ton of money.  Often my pixie cuts come out perfectly fine since students are trying so hard to please.  But I do not regularly get my hair colored, so I am new to navigating dye decisions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Last time I got it dyed there, they didn't bleach enough and/or did not use any ammonia toner, so it came out green and they had to dye it again and it became more cyan.  I actually wanted sky blue but fine whatever.  Soon after a job made me dye it back out.  Years later I finally wanted blue hair again so I went in yesterday.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The student I got unfortunately was not efficient at applying bleach, so the right side of my head was started a long time before the left side.  Then another student came to help and she was amazingly good with the brush... but she worked on my right side.  When they washed out the bleach it looked okay initially.  The teacher also didn't want to use toner like I requested and told them to go straight to dye.  Fine whatever I'm not the expert just finish it.  They put the blue in and I went home.  But now that I am home, I noticed massive blonde and green streaks on my left side.  I tried putting some more blue dye in my hair to saturate better.  The very first spot where bleach was applied is now vibrantly saturated, and the other side is still streaked with green!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anything I can reasonably do to correct this?  Would applying ammonia toner now work?  Should I try to re-bleach a little bit then re-dye?  Or should I give up and accept I have a bad dye job and live with being upset when I look in the mirror?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30260" LastActivityDate="2020-03-20T10:46:35.680" Title="How do I fix unevenly bleached hair that's already been dyed blue" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;&lt;color&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22950" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-20T23:34:46.687" Score="1" ViewCount="321" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shea butter is a vegan butter used, in between other uses, as a scalp hair anointing material; it's the most thick creamy-ointment I personally have known and can help straighten quite curly hair; it can be putted on hair in two or three &quot;waves&quot; and then the hair is combed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;My problem&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After some people use Shea butter with their hand palms, their hand palms become very cream-oily.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Removing it from hand palms might require using lots of soap (when using a squared firm soap) and about two towels; to split the cream evenly and not to ointment one towel too much (in the span of a few days) and possibly also about two or four napkins to remove pointed leftovers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One can afraid that so much wiping, small particles from certain towels or napkins could contaminate the skin tissue of its hand palms and would desire an efficient way to remove Shea butter from hand palms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Possible solution&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because removing it from scalp hair requires a strong (quite salty) shampoo and lots of wash, I assumed that a strong (quite salty) liquid soap, instead squared firm soap, could be handy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;My question&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to safely and efficiently remove Shea butter from hand palms?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;That is to ask; how could Shea butter users as described above, safely and efficiently remove it from their hand palms (in the means of liquid solution and wiping appliance material)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Update&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With time I found it helpful to use different common generic shampoos or liquid soaps to do go work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I further found that in general, the more a professional shampoo or a liquid soap is more salty (in a chemically reasonable amount) the more it is effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can buy a large (&quot;saving&quot;) pack of some shampoo and use a little bit of it, with or without some soap (probably liquid but not necessarily).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user30701" LastEditorDisplayName="user30701" LastEditDate="2020-02-25T13:23:16.000" LastActivityDate="2020-02-25T13:23:16.000" Title="How to safely and efficiently remove Shea butter from hand palms?" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22950" CreationDate="2019-12-23T08:50:01.327" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shea butter is very similar in composition to lard. Based on my experience with lard, foaming dish soap (detergent) will work well. Non-foaming dish soap will also probably work, but it may be more trouble due to the lower total volume and the fact that you there won't really be much water on your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The procedure that works for me is: wet your hands, though most of the water will bead off. Apply dish soap. Rub your hands vigorously to mix the oil and soap. Rinse off while rubbing your hands. Apply more soap and wash as normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2019-12-23T08:50:01.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22954" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-23T21:14:06.377" Score="7" ViewCount="294" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently started renting and moved into a suburban house in the US where almost every day I receive other people's mail. It is addressed to one of six different past tenents for my address. For the first few weeks, I wrote &quot;Return to Sender&quot; on each of them and placed them back in the mailbox. I do not want to keep doing this as it feels like there should be a better way. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The mail I receive for these past tenants is a mixture of spam and seemingly important or direct mail. There have not been any packages so I am not concerned about that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The USPS faq site has this to say about automatically refusing letters by name:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Without a specific reason to the contrary, mail sent to an address will be delivered.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Mail is delivered to residential or business addresses even if the name on the mailpiece is different than the known residents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Refuse-unwanted-mail-and-remove-name-from-mailing-lists&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;Refuse unwanted mail and remove name from mailing lists&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way I can stop delivery or automatically reject these people's mail?&#xA;Or what would be an efficient way to continue to reject these letters?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30227" LastActivityDate="2019-12-27T18:18:33.307" Title="Best way to stop USPS from delivering past tenants' mail?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22955" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22950" CreationDate="2019-12-24T01:15:53.213" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shea butter is a form of grease ie a solid oil.  The best removal method for most oils is a thinner oil. The thinnest oil is paraffin alternatively known as mineral oil, baby oil and tens of other names. Rub this on and wash of with soap. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30175" LastActivityDate="2019-12-24T01:15:53.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22956" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22954" CreationDate="2019-12-24T20:43:56.207" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Collect all the mail and give it to the landlord or letting agent periodically. Make no judgement between genuine and spam mail. If they don't know a forwarding address, then the previous tenants do not want to be found.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is one worrying aspect, which is that some tenants are evicted for non-payment of rent, and they inevitably have other debts too. Some of the mail can be warning letters from creditors, final demands, or a court summons. The worst is a threat from bailiffs who say they have the legal power to arrive at the property and sieze possessions to the value of the debt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So for that reason, I would &lt;strong&gt;open all mail&lt;/strong&gt; that arrives (unless it is an obvious mis-delivery to a neighbour) before passing it to the renter. If there is a threat from bailiffs, you'll need to protect yourself somehow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2019-12-24T20:43:56.207" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22957" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22950" CreationDate="2019-12-24T22:23:17.850" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A few words about &quot;Safely&quot; and &quot;Efficiently&quot; — A Different Perspective&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whenever you attempt to remove grease using soap or detergent, the process is incomplete. (That's why you must repeat the washing process.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Undissolved grease (fat) will coat your drains, pipes, septic tanks, and municipal drains. It collects in inaccessible parts of a plumbing system as &quot;fatbergs&quot; which can and will eventually limit or plug it up. It's atherosclerosis of your plumbing. Same thing. Same problem. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If and when this happens, the obstructing &quot;fatberg&quot; must be physically dug out — It cannot be removed without significant cost and damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid draining your waste which is merely displacing the material. Use absorbent paper which can be put with other surface refuse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do Wear protective (biodegradable? nitrile) disposable gloves when possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;NOTE: This was originally a comment which was subsequently removed and added as an answer.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-12-24T22:23:17.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22960" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22966" CreationDate="2019-12-27T11:50:26.890" Score="1" ViewCount="217" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I have this habit of watching T.V. while I eat and last night I used the remote with my ketchup smeared hand (absent mindedly :p).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's no way I could wash it as it would damage the internal circuitry so I just wiped it with a towel, it looks cleaned but it's still sticky and has a slight ketchup smell on it.&#xA;Is there anyway I could completely clean it without water? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30025" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2020-01-02T18:10:11.790" LastActivityDate="2020-03-03T00:38:37.353" Title="How to safely clean a T.V. remote that has sticky layer of edibles?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18447" CreationDate="2019-12-27T12:44:17.973" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use these exact earplugs for noise reduction while I sleep,  as I’m a super light sleeper.  I bought the largest pack of them &amp;ndash; in a plastic tub with a lid. I wash them out after each use, using a sensitive skin liquid soap (QV brand) and  warm water, in the morning when I’m washing my face. I rub/squeeze clean them by hand and rinse really thoroughly. I allow at least 3 days for them to dry thoroughly before re-using. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I’ve noticed that it’s important to use a sensitive skin soap or my ears get itchy. Also important that they’ve really dried out before re-using.  I don’t find that noise reduction  quality or malleability of the ear plug is reduced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30290" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-01-07T10:56:35.623" LastActivityDate="2020-01-07T10:56:35.623" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22962" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22965" CreationDate="2019-12-27T14:06:48.827" Score="0" ViewCount="83" Body="&lt;p&gt;I get very quick armpit odor and tried nivea body odor but it doesn’t well, now I was being lazy and put on new jacket on my to be washed shirt but too late and the odor is in jacket which transferred into my new clothes. Which is super annoying as those r fresh clothes and jacket is new. &#xA;How can I deodorize  my jacket from odor &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LRhfo.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/LRhfo.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;label&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2019-12-28T00:28:21.897" Title="How to take armpit odor from jacket" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22963" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22954" CreationDate="2019-12-27T17:12:49.083" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Return all undeliverable official mail (bearing a stamp and post-mark cancellation) to a Post Office official representative.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You, as the current legal renter, are able to identify the current rightful occupants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any other material that is placed into a post office receptacle is unauthorized and can be disposed as you see fit. (US and Canada) An apartment &quot;mail slot&quot; does not qualify as an official Post Office receptacle, however.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Better; Ask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-12-27T17:12:49.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22964" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22954" CreationDate="2019-12-27T18:18:33.307" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are harsh legal requirements dealing with US mail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the US a lot of junk mail is delivered to &lt;code&gt;Person Name&lt;/code&gt; or &lt;code&gt;current occupant&lt;/code&gt;. If it says &lt;code&gt;current occupant&lt;/code&gt; it's yours now...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Optimally each past tenant should have completed a change of address and filed it with the local post office.  This can be done with a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usps.com/manage/forward.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;physical card&lt;/a&gt; that you get from the post office or &lt;a href=&quot;https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/disclaimer?referral=MG82&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;online.&lt;/a&gt; Generally this only works for about 6 months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the US it illegal to do anything except return mail, that is not addressed to that &lt;strong&gt;Person&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;§1702. Obstruction of correspondence&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whoever takes any letter, postal card, or package out of any post office or any authorized depository for mail matter, or from any letter or mail carrier, or which has been in any post office or authorized depository, or in the custody of any letter or mail carrier, before it has been delivered to the &lt;strong&gt;person&lt;/strong&gt; to whom it was directed, with design to obstruct the correspondence, or to pry into the business or secrets of another, or opens, secretes, embezzles, or destroys the same, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. &lt;a href=&quot;https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title18/part1/chapter83&amp;amp;edition=prelim&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2019-12-27T18:18:33.307" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22965" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22962" CreationDate="2019-12-28T00:22:02.640" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's only one way to get rid of the odour, and luckily, your jacket is washable; there's no real hack for this, because trying to disguise the odour by spraying with something won't do the trick, it will still smell, just mixed in with whatever perfume is in what you try to cover it with. Wash it in the machine at 30 or 40 degrees using biological washing liquid or powder. Getting the odour out would likely be more successful if you spray or apply Vanish liquid under the arms of the jacket on the inside first. The wash label pictured suggests there's some sort of trim on the jacket which needs removing prior to washing, so don't forget to do that. The label also indicates the jacket can be tumble dried, but only on a low temperature, see washing label guide here &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.supersavvyme.co.uk/home/laundry/understanding-labels&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.supersavvyme.co.uk/home/laundry/understanding-labels&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2019-12-28T00:28:21.897" LastActivityDate="2019-12-28T00:28:21.897" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22960" CreationDate="2019-12-28T00:30:38.493" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes - use a household cleaning wet wipe such as Dettol antibacterial cleansing surface wipes, but do it carefully initially - they start out quite wet, so clean the back and flat areas first to remove a little of the moisture before cleaning round, between and over all the buttons. I do this regularly with all my remote controls to keep the bacterial/viral load down even if they haven't got obvious food smeared on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2019-12-28T00:55:10.240" LastActivityDate="2019-12-28T00:55:10.240" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22969" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22971" CreationDate="2019-12-29T14:15:02.670" Score="1" ViewCount="211" Body="&lt;p&gt;Approximately, three months ago I install a lens on a camera (in a road). Now, I find that the screws of lens are loosen. I guess that it caused by temperature variation and vibration (because of a noisy fan).  I want to fix two screws on a Fujinon CF50HA-1 lens as shown below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yoG1I.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yoG1I.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These screws are used for locking focus and iris. As I read in web pages there are two solutions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;using locktite adhesive&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;using finger nail polish&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My problems with using loctite are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I heard some problem about gas out in &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/lens-thread-adhesive.153951&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this link&lt;/a&gt; when using locktite.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Should I use activator with my loctite? (I have a &lt;code&gt;Laxeal 11&lt;/code&gt; ones)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does using activator damage lens?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If I want to change my settings of locking screws, is it possible to residue of loctite fall into lens?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I have loctite 222 and 243. Which one is good? It seems that 222 is weakest and is good for aforementioned purpose&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My problem with finger nail polish&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It is unknown in terms of temperature variation and resistance against vibrations. Can It resist on them?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30301" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-12-30T14:15:44.840" LastActivityDate="2020-01-03T20:56:55.173" Title="Fix screws of lens using fingernail polish or loctite adhesive" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;vibration&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22969" CreationDate="2019-12-29T14:36:30.123" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Using fingernail polish has the benefit that it can be removed with acetone (fingernail polish remover) and reapplied if it wears away or loosens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;LockTite (cyanacrylate) is more stable (difficult to remove) and will lock the screw and threads rather than tighten them. It's an adhesive. Activators will make a bond between surfaces more stable strengthening the adhesive bond. Use this when you do not want to change adjustment or remove the screw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;LocTite also makes Lock-It &quot;Liquid Lockwasher&quot; Made with methacrylic ester. It claims to stop nuts, bolt and screws from loosening including vibrations. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-12-31T14:02:02.097" LastActivityDate="2019-12-31T14:02:02.097" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22971" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22969" CreationDate="2019-12-30T14:07:13.820" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The screws help to hold the lens adjustments from being changed. You would want them loose to change your adjustment and then to tighten the screws to hold the changes that you made for different lighting or subject positions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of glue to hold the screw positions, why not use a wide elastic band (shown in pink) around the lens (in black) covering the head of the screw so it won't turn—to hold the screw position securely yet temporarily?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a side view diagram of the lens with the bands in place…&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZX72w.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZX72w.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Lens lock screw cover/bumper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;To change the setting, remove the band or slide it to one side, loosen the screw, make the adjustment, re-tighten the screw, and replace the band over the top of the screw cap to hold it from turning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All you want to do is hold the screw cap from turning after it has been tightened.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, the thick rubber bands (one for each of the screws) will give some shock protection if the lens is hit or knocked by accident.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wide rubber bands are usually used to hold some fruits and vegetables in bunches or to hold closed the claws of some large crabs and lobsters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2019-12-31T04:05:15.373" LastActivityDate="2019-12-31T04:05:15.373" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22972" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-30T15:08:57.297" Score="0" ViewCount="181" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just saw this video, where three people were sat down in a garage space, each had to press a button after 60 minutes. &#xA;I wonder what could be useful techniques to get as close as possible to 1 hour, without any clocks? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the video they used the chair, and what they have had on them to stay in count.&#xA;Also, what could be a way to make it say 5 hours without getting insane? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The video:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asFITwxXbGw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asFITwxXbGw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30306" LastActivityDate="2020-01-02T18:18:03.280" Title="What is the easiest way to count down 60 minutes?" Tags="&lt;time&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22973" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-30T22:45:34.663" Score="1" ViewCount="784" Body="&lt;p&gt;my parents used diluted laundry detergent to wipe the walls when they moved into an old apartment.&#xA;now the place is filled with laundry detergent smell, which is quite unpleasant&#xA;they tried to wipe the wall with cloth damped with water, but the smell is still intense&#xA;is there anyway to get rid of the smell?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30310" LastActivityDate="2020-11-08T16:04:00.470" Title="Get rid of laundry detergent smell in room" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22974" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22973" CreationDate="2019-12-31T02:26:04.507" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Going from the easiest, most expedient way to remove the detergent odour to the most effective but expensive and labour intensive:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, try to cover and encapsulate the wall surface using &quot;Febreze Free&quot; which is unique from other Febreze Fabric Refresher varieties because it contains no perfumes. All Febreze Fabric Refresher products are formulated to trap and neutralize bad-odour molecules in fabrics rather than simply masking them like some other product. Other scented products will add their odour to the existing one making the situation worse. You may need two applications — Allow plenty of time for the coating to dry between applications.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second: Depending on the brand name (Tide, Gain, Arm and Hammer, etc.) and if the stuff was put onto wallpaper and has not soaked through to the drywall, You may be able to strip the wallpaper off the wall to remove the odour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Third: If the odour has penetrated the drywall, try to use an ozone generator to minimize the odour. You may be able to rent one for your deodorizing. Ozone has it's own problems as it is hazardous to breathe. You may have to isolate the room while it undergoes treatment. You'll have to do your research. There might also be a professional deodorizing service available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't work, You've no choice but to gut the room tearing out the drywall for renovation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've been through this with family members that have multiple chemical sensitivity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2019-12-31T02:26:04.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22975" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-31T03:49:39.110" Score="1" ViewCount="62" Body="&lt;p&gt;Can you find my ring that I dropped in my bedroom? I heard it hit the floor but I cannot find it anywhere. I have gotten on my hands and knees using a flashlight but have yet to find it.please help me&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30313" LastActivityDate="2019-12-31T03:49:39.110" Title="Wedding ring lost in bedroom" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="4" ClosedDate="2019-12-31T19:49:48.803" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22976" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2019-12-31T14:40:51.877" Score="1" ViewCount="423" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to improve my hair structure. Whenever I comb my hair, they won't stay structured.&#xA;It will deviate on its own way. When I shampoo my hair, it looks ok. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30307" LastEditorUserId="11420" LastEditDate="2020-01-03T16:57:59.493" LastActivityDate="2020-06-18T15:15:46.773" Title="How can I make my hair look neat and structured?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22977" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22972" CreationDate="2020-01-01T05:53:46.167" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well if clocks aren't allowed how about going old school and using an hour glass,&#xA;seems like a good hack for this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could even extend it for 5 hours by turning the glass upside down once an hour is complete, do this 4 times and you've successfully wasted 5 hours :p.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30025" LastActivityDate="2020-01-01T05:53:46.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22978" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22873" CreationDate="2020-01-01T18:11:52.347" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dust is practically unavoidable unless your environment is a hermetically sealed bio-dome.&#xA;Cosmic dust alone probably makes up a hefty percentage.&#xA;Estimates vary of how much cosmic dust enter Earth’s atmosphere each day, but range anywhere from 5 to 300 metric tons per day.However there are effective and affordable ways to reduce dust, pollen's, and the many other assorted allergens and various micro-particles floating around our living spaces. one particular science is HEPA air filtration coupled with Ionic air purification. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ionic air purifiers or,&#xA;air ionisers are used in air purifiers to remove particles from air. Airborne particles become charged as they attract charged ions from the ioniser by electrostatic attraction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Air purifiers currently available today for consumers mostly utilize a few popular technologies within the air systems, these technologies include ozone, HEPA, carbon, PECO, and ionizers. Air ionizers are a fairly prominent type of air purifier that many air purifier companies use inside their systems, however, they are also an air purification technology that has gained attention for the potentially hazardous effects it produces into the environment, effects that can be possibly dangerous to human health.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;SO, DO YOUR RESEARCH for the system(s) best suited for your household.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30320" LastActivityDate="2020-01-01T18:11:52.347" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22980" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-02T01:08:44.047" Score="1" ViewCount="115" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are straight horizontal chin-up bars and ones with angled ends. Could we use something to convert conventional horizontal bar into 2nd type? May be attach something to the ends.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VEm09.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VEm09.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9848" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-01-02T14:48:16.677" LastActivityDate="2020-01-03T02:56:51.140" Title="Is there way to convert straight horizontal bar into angled one?" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22981" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22980" CreationDate="2020-01-02T02:51:48.833" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Visit a plumber with a pipe bender, an electrician with a conduit bender, or a machine shop with a hydraulic press, or a home renovation centre for a pipe bender to fit the bar you have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will take you longer to take your bar to the tradesman than it will take to bend the bar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy or rent what you need to do the job if you want to do the job yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't forget to figure-in the cost of the modification to the cost of the unit. It might be cheaper in the long run to buy what you need instead of one that requires a conversion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-01-02T02:51:48.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22982" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10375" CreationDate="2020-01-02T03:19:50.027" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;@Lefty,  I had a sliding glass shower door with the same water scaling issue and have looked for years for a solution.  I just found one today that completely took it off and it looks brand new.  I wish I would have taken pictures to show the before and after but I was just so excited to have finally found a solution. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used WEIMAN Glass Cook Top Cleaner and Polish.  I squirted it on the scrubbing side of a Scotch-Brite Stay Clean Scrubber.  I used elbow grease to really scrub a 1.5 foot square area. Then used paper towel wipe most of it off and another clean paper towel to buff it completely off.  The scaling was gone and clean glass looked like new.  I continued the same procedure to do the entire door.  Took about an hour to do both doors but now they look like they did when they were installed.  Hope it works for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30325" LastActivityDate="2020-01-02T03:19:50.027" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22983" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="22996" CreationDate="2020-01-02T07:32:43.933" Score="-1" ViewCount="184" Body="&lt;p&gt;I often get into this problem, whenever I have lunch or dinner somethings get stuck either between the teeth or teeth and gums. At times I will be at home then I can use brush to remove but when I am outside I cant use that, but using toothpicks will loosen the teeth joints so was wondering if there is anyway to do this correctly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30329" LastActivityDate="2020-01-06T20:50:09.363" Title="Any idea how to remove eatables stuck between teeths" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22984" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-02T16:19:58.987" Score="1" ViewCount="185" Body="&lt;p&gt;I saw a gadget somewhere before, but can't find it anymore. One end should be attached to the wall and the other to the door (of a cupboard). It prevents door from moving freely in both directions, it had a teeth, like on a gear, there was like semi-gear. It's not a door closer. You should be able to move it (open wider, close it) without blocking/unlocking the device, it just moves. The point is that the door shouldn't be moved by itself (by momentum).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9848" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2020-01-05T22:29:07.513" LastActivityDate="2020-01-06T16:38:18.763" Title="Make a door move gradually?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22985" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22972" CreationDate="2020-01-02T16:28:13.217" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before the exercise, determine your resting heart rate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a nice, restful spot and sit/lie there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Count the time using your heart rate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2020-01-02T16:28:13.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22986" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22972" CreationDate="2020-01-02T18:11:39.657" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Count to 3,600 at a steady pace. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1 Mississippi&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2 Mississippi &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;60 x 60 = 3,600 = the seconds in an hour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2020-01-02T18:11:39.657" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22987" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22972" CreationDate="2020-01-02T18:18:03.280" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Practice:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Set an alarm for 1hour.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Read or do some other activity.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After a few times, try to predict. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep going. You will get it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am a teacher. I do this all the time. 1 hour classes (but some-times I get it wrong). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20471" LastActivityDate="2020-01-02T18:18:03.280" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22988" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22980" CreationDate="2020-01-03T02:56:51.140" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why not make your own? All you need is some pipe at the hardware store and two 45 degree elbow joints like this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2UU2t.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2UU2t.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Source: www.pvcfittingsonline.com&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Connect this to each end of your pipe and then attach two smaller pipes as grips on the ends. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find all of this cheaply in the hardware store plumbing section.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2020-01-03T02:56:51.140" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22989" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22873" CreationDate="2020-01-03T03:07:01.393" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buying a Hepa filter is an option, but they are expensive and noisy. The real life hack would be to take a 20x25 inch &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_efficiency_reporting_value&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Merv 8+&lt;/a&gt; furnace filter and fit it into a cardboard box. Then use a computer case fan to draw air through it constantly and filter the dust in the room. This is what I'm doing now and it really is an effective solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unlike Hepa filters, these furnace filters can be replaced for under $10 and the computer case fan only draws a few watts. The plus of using a case fan is that there is a ridiculously large selection of them online and if you're like me you may have a few lying around already. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They can also whisper quiet compared to most of the Hepa filters on the market today. Make sure to get ones that 120mm or larger to 1. Avoid high pitch noises and 2. Move a lot more air. On the box I built in the living room, I'm using two 200mm fans to draw air through a Merv 13 air filter constantly to keep the dust down. Because these fans are so large, they draw a lot of air, but do so quietly enough that I can't even hear them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2020-01-03T03:07:01.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22992" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23012" CreationDate="2020-01-03T15:43:28.410" Score="3" ViewCount="198" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have bought several door stops for my door but every door stop passes under the door gap because it is too high. &#xA;I was wondering whether I could make a door stop myself out of everyday materials/objects to prevent it from opening completely and smashing a mirror that is behind it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2020-01-16T08:19:27.257" Title="DIY door stopper" Tags="&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22993" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22992" CreationDate="2020-01-03T16:20:38.503" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you install the door stop &lt;strong&gt;on the door&lt;/strong&gt; near the bottom, it pushes against the wall to stop the door. In effect, you &lt;strong&gt;reverse the usual setup&lt;/strong&gt; where the doorstop is fixed to the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can reuse your parts, there is nothing more to buy or make.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will want to place a small floor tile (or something similar) where the stop reaches the wall to prevent damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-01-03T16:20:38.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22994" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22992" CreationDate="2020-01-03T16:49:12.550" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A an effective door stop need not be a permanent thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My first thought is not attractive but may give you some ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A plastic two-litre carbonated drink container is light and very tough. You can decorate it or cover it with something to appear more attractive. You may want to leave it as is… to use as a conversation starter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can hang an empty one from the door knob to prevent the open door from striking the wall-mounted mirror behind it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternately, you can put a full &quot;door stop&quot; on the floor behind the door. You would want to fill a clean empty plastic two-litre carbonated drink container and screw the top on securely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place a door stop as far from the hinges as possible close to the furthest edge of the door to prevent &quot;springing&quot; the hinges loose from simple leverage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-01-03T16:49:12.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22996" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22983" CreationDate="2020-01-03T18:52:25.103" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may be able to find these in your country:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EMkuG.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've always known them to be called flossers but worldwide naming may vary. If you're bothered about encouraging companies to produce even more plastic that the planet would be better off without you can buy a reusable handle for regular floss:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GM9Nv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A variety of devices exist that will blast a water or air jet between your teeth to remove stuck food:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/57xN5.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are significantly less portable than the options above, but potentially kinder to your gums, which does appear to be a concern&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't forget that you can also get travel toothbrushes where the case of the brush forms the handle when the brush is assembled. They can be loaded with toothpaste and then case closed until you need to use them, so you don't have to carry separate paste, and can be quite compact/discreet:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qe7Hw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may be worth mentioning Interdental Brushes; a fairly worldwide available product that comprises a tiny twisted wire with short bristles. While you might have similar reservations to them as you do toothpicks, they come in very small sizes(thicknesses) and can be bent/shaped so they angle well between the teeth so they may work more effectively for you:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fUk4q.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fUk4q.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In terms of a life hack solution for this, quite often I've ended up with something stuck in my teeth and not had any floss available. In those situations a small rubber band stretched taut can work well. I've also used a strip of plastic cut from a shopping bag; you tend to find that plastic bags will stretch out and become quite thin but remain strong when pulled in a certain direction. This stretched plastic is slim enough to be folded or twisted a little and used as dental floss. Not all plastic bags are suitable - really thin ones like nappy bags run the risk of a fragment of bag snagging where your teeth are close and you can end up with a bit of bag stuck, possibly being more annoying than a bit of food. Over time, you'll get a feel for what's a good plastic to use and what isn't :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do overcome your aversion to toothpicks*, cocktail sticks can occasionally be used to loosen stuck food. I've also been desperate enough to sharpen a matchstick by slicing a wedge off it at an angle before now, but that usually necessitates carrying a knife, which may not be appropriate for you &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;* I never heard of toothpicks successfully being used to loosen teeth to the point they fall out; teeth are not mounted directly into the bone of your jaw so they aren't absolutely rigid (and for good reason as it helps them withstand impact without breaking). If you do work them sufficiently that they feel loose, they will firm up again&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-01-03T20:37:51.523" LastActivityDate="2020-01-03T20:37:51.523" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22997" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-03T20:12:13.117" Score="1" ViewCount="149" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have kids. I have friends that have older kids. Sometimes, these friends kindly donate nice clothes for my kids to use. I am very thankful for that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, at least one specific friend has/had a habit of smoking, a lot, even indoors, and so the (otherwise excellent) clothes reek of old cigarettes -- so much so that, when left to air out in a room, I can't breathe in that room. Apart from that, I'm concerned about giving my children clothes with nasty residue in them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I obviously tried washing them, but it's far from sufficient, and some articles can only be washed at 30*C.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do I have any recourse to throwing out these clothes? &lt;strong&gt;What is a more effective way to get rid of tobacco smell than simple airing out?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4405" LastEditorUserId="4405" LastEditDate="2020-01-03T20:18:54.953" LastActivityDate="2020-01-14T23:06:04.177" Title="How to remove cigarette stench from clothes?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22998" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22969" CreationDate="2020-01-03T20:50:10.457" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I note that your screws have splines on the side. I would find a strip of soft material like a plastic (hot melt glue stick or some similar soft plastic) or wood (a softwood) and drill two holes in it exactly the distance apart that the screws are, then push the stick onto the screws. The holes should be slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the splines so that the splines push into the material and become gripped, preventing the screws from turning. You may still need to employ something like Stan's elastic band idea to keep the screw locker from working loose if the lens is in a really hot/vibrating environment&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-01-03T20:56:55.173" LastActivityDate="2020-01-03T20:56:55.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="22999" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22960" CreationDate="2020-01-03T21:18:25.963" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Believe it or not, electronic circuits aren't instantly ruined when they come into contact with water. There are two primary problems with getting electronics wet:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;the water probably isn't pure distilled water alone, but has plenty of dissolved minerals (just take a look at the &quot;dry residue&quot; breakdown of a bottle of mineral water) that, once the water on your electronic circuit evaporates away, are left behind upsetting the conductivity/introducing paths for current to flow where there were formerly none&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;for circuits that feature a battery supplying power to the circuit at the time it gets wet, the now-wet circuit board forms a mini electrolysis experiment (because the water contains dissolved salts it's slightly conductive and when a current is supplied, parts of the circuit form anodes and other parts form cathodes) that causes some parts of the circuit to corrode, and other parts to suffer deposits of material. Left long enough a powered circuit in water will become ruined&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would be perfectly possible, even with complex electronics like a cellphone, to remove the circuit boards, wet them with distilled water, dry them out promptly and have them survive. The problem you'll have in just dunking your battery-less remote in the sink is that the water won't be distilled, and even if it were, it will rapidly become contaminated with tomato ketchup and no longer be pure water, but if there were enough water then the concentration of dissolved salts wouldn't be very high.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most of the remotes I have come apart with a couple of screws; I'd open it up, remove the circuit board and then thoroughly wash the rest of the case. If that's not possible for you, remove the batteries and using a wet cloth hold the remote so the dirty part is facing down, clean it thoroughly keeping it held that way (gravity helps prevent water running inside it) then bang it on the desk a few times to knock the largest water droplets off and leave it to dry out. Remember that if you get water inside the case it will take longer to dry; leave it somewhere warm. It's not a train smash if it gets wet inside, as noted, so long as the water is relatively clean and free of dissolved salts. If it gets a lot of dirty water inside (because you do decide to wash it in the sink) then give it a good rinse with clean tap water then another rinse with distilled water (to wash the salty tap water off), and leave it to dry completely before putting the batteries back in. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It'll be fine; when my old XBOX clock capacitor leaked everywhere and wouldn't power on, I had no choice but to wash the circuit board in the sink with dish soap and a toothbrush , then rinse with tap water (distilled wasn't available) and used compressed air to blow the tap water off. It still works, 6 months on&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-01-03T21:18:25.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23000" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22984" CreationDate="2020-01-04T02:47:54.867" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can easily make a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashpot&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;dashpot&lt;/a&gt;.&#xA;A piece of string or wire attached to the top corner furthest from the hinge through a hoop or hook near the frame so that the remaining string shortens when the door opens. This goes to a can of beans or some equally heavy object which is suspended in a long tube of oil or water on a shelf nearby. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30175" LastEditorUserId="27593" LastEditDate="2020-01-06T16:38:18.763" LastActivityDate="2020-01-06T16:38:18.763" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23001" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-04T12:27:10.243" Score="3" ViewCount="584" Body="&lt;p&gt;My kitchen cabinets don't go all the way to the top. That means, on the top of it a greasy layer builds up regularly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The options I thought were cleaning them regularly (time intensive) or covering them with newspapers and throwing these away. However, I wonder whether this second option isn't a fire risk. After all, a pan could catch fire, the flames could go up and ignite the paper+grease easily spreading the fire through the whole kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the standard hack to deal with this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5101" LastActivityDate="2020-02-14T00:22:18.973" Title="Keeping the top of kitchen cabinets clean" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23002" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23001" CreationDate="2020-01-04T15:11:28.910" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure there is one - I've got the same problem, but I store large (too big to put in ordinary cupboards), rarely used kitchen/dining items on top of the cupboards. Each one is wrapped in plastic, and about every 6-12 months (if I'm honest, its annually!) I take it all down, remove the sticky plastic bags, bin those and replace with new, then degrease and clean the tops of the cupboards. The presence of large, bagged items does at least significantly reduce the area of the cupboard top that collects grease, so that's an advantage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't think I'd risk newspaper up there, just in case it does increase the fire hazard, especially for cupboards near the cooker, though I'm guessing greasy plastic bags on top of the cupboards might be considered a bit of a risk too, but probably not so much as newspaper. On the other hand, the grease that collects on top of the cupboards is presumably an increased fire hazard in and of itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other option is to pay someone else to come in and clean the cupboard tops every six months or so, the way you might get someone in to clean the oven.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastEditorUserId="1738" LastEditDate="2020-01-04T15:16:49.080" LastActivityDate="2020-01-04T15:16:49.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23003" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22984" CreationDate="2020-01-04T22:11:11.310" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can take advantage of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddy_current_brake&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;eddy currents&lt;/a&gt; generated by magnetic fields to build a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashpot&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;dashpot.&lt;/a&gt; Simply attach a strong neodymium magnet to a rod and then place the contraption inside a conductive metal tube.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BeFoz3Ypo4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BeFoz3Ypo4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the door closes the magnet will induce an eddy current inside the metal tube and slow down the door. The faster the door moves, the more the magnet will resist. This is similar to how free fall rides at amusement parks like the &quot;tower of terror&quot; are made to stop suddenly, without the risk of brake failure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddy_current_brake#Mechanism_and_principle&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The braking force of an eddy current brake is exactly proportional to&#xA;  the velocity V, so it acts similar to viscous friction in a liquid.&#xA;  The braking force decreases as the velocity decreases. When the&#xA;  conductive sheet is stationary, the magnetic field through each part&#xA;  of it is constant, not changing with time, so no eddy currents are&#xA;  induced, and there is no force between the magnet and the conductor.&#xA;  Thus an eddy current brake has no holding force.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively you can just buy a prebuilt combination dashpot/spring device called a &quot;door closer&quot; and remove the spring to just keep the dashpot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2020-01-04T22:11:11.310" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23001" CreationDate="2020-01-05T05:19:20.517" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the kitchen cabinets do not reach the ceiling, provide a panel to fill the gap that does reach the ceiling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on your design skills, budget, and decor; it might be possible to enclose the space. Make or contract a free-standing unit sitting on top of the existing cabinet or one hanging from the ceiling to the cabinet, or both.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On one extreme is additional matching-finish closed storage over the existing cabinets. On the other is a simple close-fit frame with appropriate easily cleaned material stretched to cover it. You'd clean the first instance when you would your cabinets. The second case would be pulled down and cleaned periodically when you're in the mood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-01-05T05:19:20.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23005" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23006" CreationDate="2020-01-05T14:22:28.670" Score="-1" ViewCount="181" Body="&lt;p&gt;I eat food on my bed. Many times it spills over it and I have to &lt;em&gt;wash whole bedsheet&lt;/em&gt; just because of this. I usually place some paper or butter paper below it.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OyO8Z.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OyO8Z.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes it penetrates (oily stuff) through the paper and sometimes the paper is little short to cover things. I don't have big papers or other stuff that can be helpful. Actually I don't know what else can I use and what should I use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's curry, rice and chapatis only. I sometimes use plate also, but it also doesn't help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The spillage isn't a big one, but still it irritates. I have to &lt;em&gt;think and prepare&lt;/em&gt; myself before eating (like it should not spill), which I guess isn't normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I &lt;em&gt;can't&lt;/em&gt; eat at some other place. I like to eat on bed only.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I'm currently trying is I guess is just a makeshifter (I mean temporary fix).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any better way to avoid this all experience?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24513" LastEditorUserId="24513" LastEditDate="2020-01-11T20:20:14.863" LastActivityDate="2020-01-12T19:28:41.323" Title="How to avoid food spill/stain on bedsheet?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23006" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23005" CreationDate="2020-01-05T16:31:46.770" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a sturdy tray with a rim.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would recommend a model that can be cleaned easily (e.g. plastic) and is rather sturdy, so that it doesn’t warp or bend when it’s lifted up or set on the bed. That will give you basically a “table without legs”, or a solid surface on which you can place lots of different things that are prone to spilling, rolling away or toppling when placed on a soft surface like a bed. When the inevitable small spillage happens, it won’t hit your bed sheets and you simply have to clean the tray. Bonus: you can still pick up and eat the morsel of food that you dropped on a clean tray.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A tray is also a multitasker - it can corral little things like pens or silverware, be a spot for your cup of morning tea or protect your laptop from overheating. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And when it’s not in use, you can either turn it vertically and slip it in some small slot (e.g. behind your headboard) to make it disappear, yet have it at hand when needed, or display it as decorative item (depending on style and preference). Combined with a small  stool, it could even be a night table next to your bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2020-01-05T21:41:26.987" LastActivityDate="2020-01-05T21:41:26.987" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23007" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22984" CreationDate="2020-01-05T16:34:16.107" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a device referred to as a &quot;door swing damper&quot; which resists the ability of a door to swing freely. It does not close the door nor does it only hold the door in an open position. It works for doors swinging inward or outward, right or left handed. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, a difference in air pressure from an open window will cause a door into a lower pressure room to slam shut. This device will stop the door from moving easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One such device is &quot;ActiveStop&quot; manufactured and sold by GEZE in Stuttgart, Germany. You can verify that such a device is what you want from the GEZE website: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.activestop.geze.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;GEZE WITH EASE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZHCxp.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZHCxp.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-01-05T16:34:16.107" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23008" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-05T19:33:06.403" Score="2" ViewCount="188" Body="&lt;p&gt;My current apartment has a Central Air System, which means the same ducts are used for cold and warm air. I have noticed the weird humidity smell that comes out of the ducts and fill the apartment with it ONLY when the heater is on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for solutions to eliminate the source of that smell. I'm not sure if a dehumidifier would work. I post this hopping someone with the same problem as me has found a solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30349" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-01-05T20:31:44.217" LastActivityDate="2020-03-20T10:25:46.517" Title="How to eliminate humidity / bad smell on an apartment?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23009" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23001" CreationDate="2020-01-05T20:24:37.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;'&lt;strong&gt;If the mountain&lt;/strong&gt; will not &lt;strong&gt;come to Muhammad&lt;/strong&gt;…'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another approach would be to &lt;strong&gt;lower the ceiling&lt;/strong&gt; to the height of the kitchen cabinets. Now, there is no dead air space above the kitchen cabinet(s).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A 'drop ceiling' would also help conserve energy as the subsequent reduced room volume would need less energy to heat, cool, hydrate, filter, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The panels used for a drop ceiling are available in a variety of finishes and colours. In effect, it's a minor renovation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience (watching intently) the whole project is not even a full day's work for an experienced installer unless you want refinements such as indirect or accent lighting, vents, etc. No heavy construction is necessary (blasting, excavation, etc.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-01-05T20:24:37.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2079" CreationDate="2020-01-06T01:57:16.830" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem with my thin wire frames. I tighten the screws but the lens still popped out, one easier than the other. I removed the screws and lenses and went to my garage and used a medal file to try and file off a little of the thickness of the female side of the lens that received the screw. My hand file didn't seem to be doing much so I pulled out my electric grinder and carefully filed off about 1/4 of the thickness. It seemed to work well. If a lens pops out it takes more pressure to do so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30353" LastActivityDate="2020-01-06T01:57:16.830" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23012" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22992" CreationDate="2020-01-06T12:11:58.870" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;A simple DIY idea that has the potential to look good is to make a stuffed animal / plushy into a door stopper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need to select a plushy that is higher than the door gap and wider than the door handle. Something with a broad base works very well, like an owl, penguin, duck or anything in a rather spherical form. You could also use a small pillow if the aesthetics of a stuffed animal don't appeal to you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut the seam at the bottom of the plushy just wide enough open to remove half of the filling. Then insert a plastic bag in the middle of the remaining filling and fill it with dry sand or pebbles. Securily close or tie the bag and set the plushy on the ground where it can stop the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The sand or stones will give it enough weight and structure to stop the door, while the remaining filling will keep the door and wall intact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-01-06T12:11:58.870" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9270" CreationDate="2020-01-06T18:52:16.977" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Forget all of the above! Use a G*U*M dental pick. It has a very slender probe which fits easily into the tiny back corners, even a little under the contacts. The soft probe has little bristles that drag all the crud right out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QTU3L.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QTU3L.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No worry about breaking anything as with a steel pin. No breaking off or too fat or shredding. No elaborate prep. You can use alcohol if you want. I wish I had known about this years ago; nothing worked for me and I was thinking of trading in the phone. I ruined the previous phone by trying to clean it with a toothpick. Praise be!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30361" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-01-07T10:57:19.720" LastActivityDate="2020-01-07T10:57:19.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23014" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-06T20:07:10.247" Score="1" ViewCount="1617" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that liquid detergents give the best results in my AEG lavamat washer dryer. These work well when I want to do a normal wash, I just pour the liquid into the supplied ball, pop it in the drum and off it goes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I want to use a pre-wash programme however, I have a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The washing machine detergent drawer is not designed to hold liquid detergent, only powder, so I can put liquid detergent in the ball for the pre-wash part of the programme, but then have to use powder for the main wash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some AEG lavamat washer dryers have a detergent tray which comes with a flip over divider (you can buy replacements or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3383247&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;print your own&lt;/a&gt;) but mine does not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3OiGP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3OiGPm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Liquid Detergent Divider for AEG washing machine&quot; title=&quot;Click photo for full size.&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have played with using sellotape (Scotch tape) and offcuts of plastic to seal off one end of the powder drawer so I can add liquid detergent, but this hack rarely works for more than a few washes, it is fiddly to remove when I don't need it, and I'm always concerned that the plastic or sellotape will come loose, get sucked into the washing machine pipes where it will get stuck and cause a blockage or worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've already dismissed the idea of using detergent tablets as I want to be able to tailor the amount of detergent I use per wash (minimise the detergent used given out water hardness). I've also had bad luck with pods (Liquid 'tablets') in the past. With low temperature/eco washes the plastic didn't always dissolve fully, leaving clothes covered in tiny plastic fragments (especially noticeable on black jeans).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have a better way of making a washing machine powder drawer compatible with liquid detergents?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8096" LastEditorUserId="1238" LastEditDate="2020-01-10T12:49:00.350" LastActivityDate="2020-01-10T12:49:00.350" Title="Using liquid detergents for a pre-wash cycle with a powder only detergent drawer" Tags="&lt;liquids&gt;&lt;washing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23015" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4007" CreationDate="2020-01-06T20:31:36.140" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Frameshift: You want to boil an egg easily, so your first instinct is the microwave. Instead may I recommend an even easier way, the rice cooker!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mlEXk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mlEXk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zojirushi_NS-JSS10_with_scoop_20050801.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put a cup of water in the bottom of the cooker and place as many eggs as you want in the plastic basket that comes with it. Then press &quot;steam&quot; for 15 minutes. Your eggs are done! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've recently discovered rice cooker cooking and it's made everything so much easier. The rice cooker maintains boiling water at the perfect temperature so you don't have to stand over the stove watching it to make sure the water doesn't boil over. Instead, you press a couple buttons and then relax. I use the steamer basket to cook all sorts of things like frozen fish (no dethawing needed) to frozen veggies, not to mention putting rice and grains in the bottom part and you have an complete meal just like that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think anyone who's impressed by the convenience of the microwave, should add a rice cooker to their kitchen. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2020-01-06T20:31:36.140" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23017" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22983" CreationDate="2020-01-06T20:50:09.363" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe try GUM dental picks? They are soft and you could carry one with you. I use then to clean out the charging port on my phone but they are designed for teeth&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/x8gqH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;![enter image description here&quot;&gt;]&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/x8gqH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30361" LastActivityDate="2020-01-06T20:50:09.363" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23018" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-06T21:39:33.650" Score="3" ViewCount="166" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the past couple weeks, my watch appears to have developed an issue. It's an Armitron &quot;pro sport&quot; watch, and IIRC it's about three or four years old.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A couple weeks ago, when the temperature plummeted, I noticed that all of a sudden my watch face was getting fogged up... from the inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3KDs7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3KDs7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;picture showing watch face fogged up&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Yes, I know the times don't match. The analog hands are slow and always have been. The digital display works fine.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's never done this before, even if I take it into the shower or a really cold lake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So... &lt;strong&gt;how can I fix this and stop it from fogging up &lt;em&gt;without&lt;/em&gt; taking it to get repaired&lt;/strong&gt;? I highly doubt it's under warranty anymore and it was bought in another country, and I really don't want to to pay to fix it, but I also don't especially want to go get a new watch at the moment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4088" LastActivityDate="2020-01-20T11:04:48.840" Title="How can I prevent my wristwatch from fogging up on the inside?" Tags="&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23019" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20061" CreationDate="2020-01-07T03:09:53.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;These batteries are so inexpensive, I suggest you just purchase the correct one.  Then you have no worries about damage or continuity of contact or anything else.  I know what it is like to have little money but you can buy the right battery for $1 or even less if you shop around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30363" LastActivityDate="2020-01-07T03:09:53.690" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23020" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23018" CreationDate="2020-01-07T07:40:55.957" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;it is probably caused by a leak in the gasket on the battery compartment door. Some watch shops and department stores will replace the battery for you if you bring in a dead watch, and you can ask them to put a new gasket in place when they do. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will cost you the price of a new battery which is less than a teardown. If this doesn't fix the problem then you should probably just buy a new watch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-01-07T07:40:55.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23021" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23018" CreationDate="2020-01-07T12:33:58.653" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem is clearly water ingress.  If not addressed, the water will eventually damage the watch beyond repair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove the back and leave the watch in a warm dry place overnight.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Replace the back once it is dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The water could have come in through the main back seal, which you can easily hack back with vaseline or similar when you put the back on.  However, it could also have come in through one of the buttons on the side of the watch.  These would be a little more difficult to reseal in a hacky manner but you can try to poke a bit of vaseline around the button stem with a cocktail stick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6994" LastActivityDate="2020-01-07T12:33:58.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23022" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2020-01-07T22:40:23.397" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nail scissors for dogs/cats.  The pills that I am cutting in half are tiny, round and hard as rocks.  This method of using nail scissors for dogs/cats works like a charm every time.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30369" LastActivityDate="2020-01-07T22:40:23.397" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22997" CreationDate="2020-01-08T08:22:46.107" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found a solution, not for cigarette smoke smell, but for those times when you forget to take your wash out of the machine and it ends up smelling yuck...You can wash it immediately again with laundry detergent etc. and that smell will not come out. However, I found if I use my regular detergent along with a cup of baking soda sprinkled in side the machine with the smelly laundry, and also use vinegar in place of my fabric softener, my clothes no longer have the smell, at all. this technique also works for pet odors and such. Perhaps you could try doing this. Also, hanging the clothes out to dry in the sun will also help eliminate odors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30372" LastActivityDate="2020-01-08T08:22:46.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23028" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17802" CreationDate="2020-01-08T22:17:50.577" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What i found works is get a plastic bag and cover the light get a par of pliers or channel locks. Brake the glass covering the bulb( wear safety goggles then grab the light with pliers or channel locks just enough to grip ( try not to break the bulb ) and twist counter clockwise should come out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30379" LastActivityDate="2020-01-08T22:17:50.577" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23031" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23014" CreationDate="2020-01-08T23:22:56.300" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would consider:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Freezing the detergent into blocks that are placed into the drawer. it may be that it remains solid enough to not flow throughout the prewash phase but is then melted by the water &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Permanently modify the soap drawer- shape a stainless steel blanking plate then heat it and push it into the plastic so the drawer becomes dammed. The dam should not be as high as the top of the drawer so that detergent can be washed over the top of it &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use liquid tablets of soap; these typically come as detergent in a kind of plastic that dissolves to nothing  in water (but is unaffected by the detergent) - put them in the drawer. A detractor of this is indeed as you note in your comments; on shorter or low temperature washes you can occasionally find they don't dissolve completely an a sort of melted looking plastic mess ends up stuck to a garment)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place/fix a cut up ice cube tray or other small container with an open top, that is not as high as the sides of the soap companrtment, into the drawer as a permanent feature. Fill the smaller container with detergent. This is the equivalent of permanently damming the drawer end but is more easily reversible if your machine needs to be returned for eg warranty claim&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-01-09T16:51:22.407" LastActivityDate="2020-01-09T16:51:22.407" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23034" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14012" CreationDate="2020-01-09T06:06:55.247" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A possible workaround for earplugs or noise cancelling headphones not making the alarm clock audible is a cheap sport smart band worn like a watch. Its alarm function is usually set through a smartphone and works by vibrating. On the 1st try though I recommend combining it with a normal alarm clock set a couple of minutes later as a backup. The added bonus is higher chance of not waking up your significant other (vs a regular alarm clock) if your daily routines start at different times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30388" LastActivityDate="2020-01-09T06:06:55.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23038" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11729" CreationDate="2020-01-09T16:52:35.407" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put down food for my cat in the morning and he decides as and when he eats. You don't need to specifically feed a cat at a time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once a day is adequate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30398" LastActivityDate="2020-01-09T16:52:35.407" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23040" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17802" CreationDate="2020-01-12T09:31:14.240" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Based on pictures (not having actually seen these bulbs), I would get a small piece of wood, perhaps 3 cm on a side, then coat the top in hot glue. I would press it up against the bulb until it bonds. Wait ten minutes. Then unscrew the wood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Standard hot glue (EVA) is mostly debonded with alcohol (IPA or ethyl). A spray bottle of rubbing alcohol can help you get the wood block off it it was stuck wrong.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the bulb is inset deeper than the ceiling, use enough hot glue to fill the gap, or use a smaller piece of wood or wood shaped like the bulb (so it can stick without the ceiling blocking it).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2020-01-12T09:31:14.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23042" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23005" CreationDate="2020-01-12T19:28:41.323" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Although Stephie's answer about the bed tray (or bed table) is probably the best answer, I also want to suggest a very inexpensive lifehack. If you have plastic trash bags, you can lay one out underneath your food before eating. It is much bigger than paper or butter paper, and liquids will not penetrate it. Also, plastic trash bags are very inexpensive, can (probably) be wiped clean if something spills on them, and can be used as an actual trash bag after being used to keep your bed sheets clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2020-01-12T19:28:41.323" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23043" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21247" CreationDate="2020-01-13T05:40:44.243" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You cannot really &quot;remove a scratch&quot;. At best, you can fill it, or hide it, or repair it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why? Because, by definition, a scratch is some material missing, which should not be missing. So you need to either add the missing material, or make it less visible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The easiest ways to deal with the problem are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;live with it; it will serve as a reminder to be more careful in the future;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use a marker (or any other paint) to bring the affected area to the color of the rest of the laptop.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Out-of-the-box idea: using some abrasive something (e.g. sandpaper) cover the laptop with scratches. Instead of (black) it will become metal / shiny. Depending on the skill, it might even look cool. Be careful not to get dirt and metal dust inside the laptop. Nasty things could happen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you post a picture of the affected area, we might be able to help you more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trick with the toothpaste usually works with acceptable results with transparent materials. What is does is to round the edges of the scratch to make the scratch less visible. As a result, the damage gets bigger, but less visible. In the case of the laptop, the damage will get bigger, and &lt;strong&gt;more&lt;/strong&gt; visible, if I imagine your laptop properly (again, you might want to post a picure).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-01-13T05:45:52.757" LastActivityDate="2020-01-13T05:45:52.757" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14012" CreationDate="2020-01-13T06:35:40.613" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Change up your sleep pattern. The noise is infinitely less intrusive when you are already asleep.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Earplugs won't block high pitched noises or vibration, so your alarm and the doorbell are going to be just fine. Earplugs are not particularly healthy or comfortable to wear on a daily basis, however highly valuable as a fallback measure. Can always toss them away in a brief moment of awakeness in the middle of the night.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Talking to the neighbors can be beneficial in more ways than just the somewhat unlikely event of them agreeing on changing their ways and keeping the word. The complaint is a legitimate reason to pay them a friendly visit, which, if applied diligently enough, might lead to them eventually deciding to relocate.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30421" LastActivityDate="2020-01-13T06:35:40.613" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23046" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6504" CreationDate="2020-01-14T02:55:47.557" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used ATF, especially made because the automatic transmissions&#xA;have many rubber O-rings &amp;amp; etc, it will work on some cords. I have&#xA;not ruined any so far (20 years) but less are rubber based these days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30426" LastActivityDate="2020-01-14T02:55:47.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23047" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6566" CreationDate="2020-01-14T07:24:36.087" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used so much hydrochloric acid on a glass shower wall that the fumes discolored all the chrome fittings brown or green! Luckily It came off everything with cleanser and baking soda.  Everything turned out well except the glass, which still has hard water marks after half a litre of 30% acid. :P :P&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30427" LastActivityDate="2020-01-14T07:24:36.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23048" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15619" CreationDate="2020-01-14T08:19:02.937" Score="0" Body="&#xA;&#xA;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Laundry Load Size Infographics by Rajshree&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GXp9C.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GXp9C.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30428" LastActivityDate="2020-01-14T08:19:02.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23052" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-01-14T18:11:11.587" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used GOO GONE with a nylon brush then wiped it down with alcohol. It worked great for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30435" LastActivityDate="2020-01-14T18:11:11.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23053" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-14T20:55:03.237" Score="6" ViewCount="1499" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to do some maintenance on the rear derailleur of my bike and I want to have the rear wheel lifted off the ground to be able to rotate the pedals to switch gears while doing adjustments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for a hack, so I don't need to go somewhere to hang my bike or buy a work-stand like shown on the photo below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In this case I have the gear shifter round the steer with he indicator facing upwards, see photo below. Putting the bike upside down makes it hard to shift gears and I cannot read the gear position from the indicator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, putting it upside down is not the answer for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To nail it down more: I want to lift the rear axis of my bike, block the wheels, keep it stable and be able to rotate the pedals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jIQGR.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;250&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UpbsE.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28187" LastEditorUserId="28187" LastEditDate="2020-01-21T10:52:22.427" LastActivityDate="2020-03-18T19:04:09.243" Title="How to lift a bike's wheels off the floor without a workstand" Tags="&lt;bicycle&gt;" AnswerCount="10" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23054" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23053" CreationDate="2020-01-14T20:59:20.450" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I mend a puncture or do maintenance work on the chain, I just put my bike upside down. I do have a rather broad saddle; a racing bike might be a bit too unstable to stand still on its own. Still, you should have some other (moderately heavy) items lying around to stabilize the bike, e.g. by preventing the frame to move to either side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2020-01-14T20:59:20.450" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23055" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22997" CreationDate="2020-01-14T23:06:04.177" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a tub (any big container will also do) make it a bit less than half full with water, soak the clothes in it (not too many at a time, leave plenty of empty room in the container), pour in half a cup baking soda and a cup of vinegar and mix it. It will immediately form a reaction and kill microorganisms in the process (like bacteria and such). The bad smell should also go away. Leave it for an hour or so, then wash the clothes normaly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29881" LastActivityDate="2020-01-14T23:06:04.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23057" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23053" CreationDate="2020-01-15T06:16:57.483" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If turning the bike upside down is not helpful, consider one / some of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;ask somebody to raise the rear wheel (tilting the bike) until you do the adjustments;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;if you work inside (as opposed to working under the clear sky), &quot;hang&quot; the rear part of the bike using some rope, using a support high enough. Even a light fixture should do it, as long as you can attach the rope to it. You can attach the rope to the seat of the bike, or any element in the rear of the bike;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;use one or two pieces of strong-enough rectangular boards; lay the rear-axle on the said boards. Hopefully, the wheel will still rotate. One of the boards might be replaced by the wall;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;eventually, you can use a box on the left side (under the arm supporting the axle of the wheel), lean the right side of the bike against a wall / fence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I was a child I had a bicycle. Although I did not repair it in the common sense of the word, I needed to &quot;things&quot; to it occasionally. Special supports were obviously out-of-the-question. It was very easy to just turn in upside down, do whatever needed to be done, and put it back on the wheels at the end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most trouble was with the chain, which would slip and was occasionally difficult to lay it back properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stability of the &quot;turned&quot; bike is given mostly by the width (length?) of the handles. The bigger, the better. They actually form a triangle with the seat. Ideally, the seat is not thin and rounded - in that case the stability might suffer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My bike was the most simple one, with no gears and no breaks (I would press the pedals the opposite way for breaking). I had &lt;strong&gt;exactly the same issue&lt;/strong&gt;, because re-laying the the chain required rotating the pedals, to rotate the wheels in the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uIAxw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uIAxw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-01-15T09:25:27.223" LastActivityDate="2020-01-15T09:25:27.223" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23058" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23053" CreationDate="2020-01-15T08:27:15.993" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Turning it upside-down is by far the easiest and hackiest solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For reasons I can't recall now, I once needed to have the bike the right way up when working on it and I made a temporary stand out of some pieces of wood. I can't even remember which part of the bike i supported with the wood, but I assume it must have been the crank (under pedals).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, this is only a hack if you happen to have the tools and the skills to quickly do it - as I do, but if you cut a &quot;V&quot; from the end of a piece of wood and then screw it into the middle of a flat piece (the other end from the &quot;V&quot;) the &quot;V&quot; will accomodate a range of sizes of a circular part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2020-01-15T08:27:15.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23060" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2277" CreationDate="2020-01-15T14:27:34.160" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First of all, do &lt;strong&gt;NOT&lt;/strong&gt; just short circuit the battery charger with a piece of foil to force it to charge your battery individually. Looking at the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.manualslib.com/manual/41178/Duracell-Cef14nc.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;spec sheet provided&lt;/a&gt;, your charger outputs 3V to each pair of batteries to charge them in series. If you place a single battery in the charger and force it to charge, then your charger will be supplying 3V to a 1.5V battery and end up destroying it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, you can still use this charger if you are very careful. Instead of short circuiting the other battery terminals, place a resistor in them to slow down the current. Use a 10 ohm resistor and attach it to the terminals. Then you can carefully monitor the battery as it charges to make sure it doesn't overvolt. You will need to check it frequently until it reaches capacity and then remove it before it gets destroyed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2020-01-15T14:27:34.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23061" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23053" CreationDate="2020-01-15T20:06:53.783" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming your bike is a road one like pictured:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use the quick release to remove the front wheel&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unhook the rear brakes so that pressing the brake levers has no effect&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pick the bike up and rotate it 90 degrees so that it points downwards witht he handlebars near the floor&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the handlebars and empty front forks on the floor, close to a wall&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lean the back end of the bike on the wall, or if you need to turn the pedal, pull the bike away from the wall (it should be close enough that it is nearly vertical to remain stable in a leaning position, but at this closeness the pedal will likely catch on the wall when rotated) with one hand and hold it steady while turning the pedals with another&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You might be able to find something like an empty shelf where you can use a short bungee cord from the back of the shelf, around part of the frame near the back wheel and back to the rear of the shelf, which will assist in holding your bike vertical, still allow pedal rotation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You might also like to place something heavy on the handlebars to help keep them where they are&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fact that your bike isn't upside down means you can still read the gear indicators&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-01-21T09:48:42.350" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T09:48:42.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23053" CreationDate="2020-01-15T20:51:53.873" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can't make a STAND? … Make a HANG.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;sub&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Forgive me. I can't help myself) &lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;IF (big if) you have conveniently located doors, shelf units, or even a couple of hi-back chairs, you might be able to use these to support something stretched between them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a perfect world, you would tightly attach the bike top-tube to a pole, pipe, or 2X4 timber that would extend beyond the front and back enough to bridge the gap between the supports with the bike &quot;hung&quot; between them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;C&quot; clamps or duct/&quot;Gorilla™&quot; tape can be used to steady the &quot;assembly&quot; enough to get you through your project. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-01-15T20:51:53.873" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23063" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22992" CreationDate="2020-01-15T22:12:54.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;2 ideas that I have used. &#xA;A box or bucket used to store umbrellas. &#xA;An gallon of paint. Bonus is easy to reposition to hold the door open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25676" LastActivityDate="2020-01-15T22:12:54.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23064" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-01-16T05:04:08.433" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to the other valuable answers, you can consider covering the sticky parts with tape, depending on how much you care about the aesthetic. I did this once with an extension cord that got a few patches of utterly unremovable driveway tar on it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22214" LastActivityDate="2020-01-16T05:04:08.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23065" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22992" CreationDate="2020-01-16T08:19:27.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;All the answers were really good but I'm posting here to tell you what I finally did.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I took 2 door stoppers that I had previously bought and were too short for the door and tied them together with duct tape! It works like a charm now! :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13475" LastActivityDate="2020-01-16T08:19:27.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23067" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23053" CreationDate="2020-01-16T16:18:15.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a bike rack for carrying the bike on the car.  Mine holds 3 or 4 bikes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I put the bike on this in the farthest out position it works to hold the bike off the ground and leaves room for the pedals to turn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2020-01-16T16:18:15.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23068" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23008" CreationDate="2020-01-16T23:29:49.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a similar problem and we have a shared system.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We now make sure the filters get changed regularly and the ducts get cleaned out too, but that is not a 100% either. We still get smells from our neighbours!   It works to a degree, but it is better than nothing? Not exactly!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We now use a diffuser in our place. Some of the stronger and enjoyable scents work like a charm. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We use &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.saje.com/ca/diffusers-and-blends/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Saje&lt;/a&gt; products only because I get a discount, it is Canadian and is 100% natural plant based products.  Others may be equally good. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Give it a shot as it won’t hurt to try it out. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastActivityDate="2020-01-16T23:29:49.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23069" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23008" CreationDate="2020-01-17T01:22:58.327" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The bad smell is coming from high humidity in your room. My advice would be to try to extract as much 'wetness' as possible out of that room, which will naturally destroy the odors. Get something like DampRid (lots of similar brands). We had a room that was flooded and had extremely bad humidity (e.g. you could smell the humidity coming from the concrete, walls, etc). Added Damprid and a week later it collected a liter of water that was trapped inside that room. No more bad smells afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30448" LastActivityDate="2020-01-17T01:22:58.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23070" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23008" CreationDate="2020-01-17T06:43:21.707" Score="1" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I have noticed the weird humidity smell that &lt;strong&gt;comes out of the ducts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I guess that the Central Air System is not your property and you are not responsible for its maintenance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since the stink seems to come out of the system itself, you should get the proper specialists to perform the proper maintenance. In the simple case, just a filter needs to be cleaned / replaced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are unlucky, there are deposits of God knows what inside the system, tubes... and a serious maintenance work will have to be done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;About the humidity, there are two discussions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the air system brings in fresh air from outside, then the system should have a dehumidifier installed at the entrance air duct, to disallow the growth of mold inside the tubes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;To handle the humidity in your apartment locally, just use de-humidifier(s). A search using your preferred search engine will reveal a (wide) range of options, depending on your area of residence.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, especially after you deal with the source of humidity, make a thorough cleaning of the apartment, searching for all (hidden) places where the mold could have built up. Even with dry air, the mold might still prove dangerous to the health of the inhabitants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-01-17T06:43:21.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23071" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19552" CreationDate="2020-01-17T07:10:55.327" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The other answers concentrate on what to do with an idle phone. However, you must understand which are the biggest energy eaters:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the screen;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the main processor;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the video processor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What does it mean? If you keep the screen on for a long time, the battery will drain fast, even if you only browse the internet. In this case, the &quot;hack&quot; is to lower the screen luminosity to the minimum, while still being able to use the phone. Other hacks apply also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;About the two processors: they are used most for two types of activities:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;watching / recording videos;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;playing games.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note that for these activities, the screen is going to be turned on as well, so you are in the worst case of worst cases.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bottom line: If you are (e.g.) traveling and you know you will not be able to recahrge the phone, refrain yourself from using the phone altogether, except for when really needed. Do not browse, do not chat, do not watch videos, do not play games.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All other advice and hacks apply.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-01-17T07:10:55.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23072" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23053" CreationDate="2020-01-18T08:48:52.183" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a piece of rope about 1.5m long and tie an 'S' hook onto each end. Use the S-hooks to loop onto the bike's saddle and handlebars and suspend the bike from the rods on the rear of an up-and-over garage door (or something similar). Works a treat and places the bike at a comfortable height to work on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12174" LastActivityDate="2020-01-18T08:48:52.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23075" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-19T16:02:29.803" Score="1" ViewCount="171" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a jacket that has got down on it from a coat. I can't get the down off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've washed it in the washing machine, I've tried a sticky lint roller and I've tried the upholstery attachment for my vacuum cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Short of carefully picking every one off by hand how can I clean this garment?&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.imgur.com/65nFNPS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="14058" LastActivityDate="2020-01-22T18:23:56.940" Title="How can I remove down from my jacket?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23076" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9768" CreationDate="2020-01-19T16:56:05.457" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A variant of the quilters plastic template suggested by @holroy : &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punched_pocket&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;punched pocket&lt;/a&gt;, the one which are a bit rough or &quot;granular&quot;. It's kind of a quick/cheap fix because there is some color issue on white background (cf the picture below) but, still it does a great anti-glare job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut the side&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XfsKb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XfsKb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Proof of concept&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bD7Ss.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bD7Ss.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On white background you will see the pixels...&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xKj87.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xKj87.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;... but you can find the right balance by putting some &quot;spacers&quot; between your screen and the punched pocket (it's just some cut cardboard and a bit of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu_Tack&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Blu-Tack&lt;/a&gt;)&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/75edH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/75edH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other ideas: transparent matte binding cover, matt book cover, thermal laminating film.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21452" LastEditorUserId="21452" LastEditDate="2020-01-20T04:59:44.007" LastActivityDate="2020-01-20T04:59:44.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23077" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23075" CreationDate="2020-01-19T18:54:58.307" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lay the jacket flat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unreel a length of sticky tape (standard clear tape, not any kind of heavy duty or overly sticky tape that will leave glue on the jacket).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Holding one end in each hand, dab the sticky side of tape across the jacket. It will pick up the lint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat with a fresh length of sticky tape as necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-01-19T20:22:21.043" LastActivityDate="2020-01-19T20:22:21.043" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21371" CreationDate="2020-01-20T04:40:07.933" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vacuum it regularly. If your vacuum has various settings, set it to cloth/curtains/rugs (whatever yours says) to not create a vacuum. (I know, ironic isn't it?) This will help prevent some stains from setting. Before you clean it, I'd suggest testing in a place that's not visible to see if its color will come off or not. Underside of the seat, perhaps?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a damp cloth to rub it gently after vacuuming. You might not even have to do anything else to keep it clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if you still get stains, spray warm water on it and wipe it with a damp cloth. Soap is often not needed as water will do the job. But depending on the stains, sometimes soap will help. Add just a few drops to the water. Soap can actually attract dirt and make stains more visible over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put a towel on the seat and apply pressure by, for instance, sitting on the chair. I find this to be the easiest, quickest way. If the towel gets wet quickly, change it to a dry one and repeat. Maybe have a good read and a cup of tea while you wait? Let the chair air for an hour or two before using it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please don't use a vacuum cleaner to suck water from any surface or fabric. I see people giving you this advice and unless it's a wet/dry vacuum, I'd advice against it. A regular vacuum is not a closed system and we all know that water and electricity do not mix. That some people never had an accident or ruined their vacuum this way, is not evidence it's safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30084" LastActivityDate="2020-01-20T04:40:07.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23079" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23075" CreationDate="2020-01-20T05:11:18.500" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Seems to me like most any fabric wont let go of things like this if you wash it. I can't comment, so I'll ask here instead. Does you vacuum have a rug or preferably curtain setting? It will help suction and not create a vacuum. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A nail brush or similar brushes might do the trick. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried this on down, but my next suggestion works on animal hair and various dust particles. If you live in an area with snow, that is. I press the fabric firmly down (tried on rugs and blankets) with the dusty side down and let it rest there for a couple of hours. The reason it often works, I believe, is because the warm fabric melts the snow a bit and freezes over. The dust gets stuck in the snow. If there's some left, I can usually brush it off easily with my nail brush. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30084" LastActivityDate="2020-01-20T05:11:18.500" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23018" CreationDate="2020-01-20T11:04:48.840" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Open back of watch watch, place on a warm surface with the open side up or set in the sun open side up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wait a day or so for all the moisture to evaporate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put back of watch back on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you have a chance and before getting the watch wet again replace the gasket on the watch, which should cost next to nothing. Many places replace the gasket for free when changing the battery (which also costs them next to nothing).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Petroleum products put on the gasket may temporarily improve the seal but will eat and the gasket making your problem worse. Additionally petroleum products will likely melt due to heat (from your body or environmental) and move to other parts of the watch and gum them up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30470" LastActivityDate="2020-01-20T11:04:48.840" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2277" CreationDate="2020-01-20T11:41:14.323" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The safe bet, although a bit more expensive, is to use 6 batteries:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use 3, recharge 2, 1 left empty;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use the other 3, recharge 2, 1 left empty;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;recharge the 1+1 left empty batteries.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This will ensure uniform proper charging / discharging cycles for all batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There might me a slight concern that some batteries will stay dis-charged for some time, until the next 3 batteries get used. This should be acceptable though, as nothing in the world is perfect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, there are portable devices which use only one battery - hopefully you have one of those. Pair the keyboard to that device, maybe manage to have all 4 batteries discharged at (more or less) the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-01-20T11:41:14.323" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23088" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11300" CreationDate="2020-01-21T00:07:32.363" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cell phone batteries (and everything else nowadays) uses Lithium Ion batteries. Unlike previous generations, these don't have a &quot;memory&quot; effect, so there's no need to completely discharge them all the way and then recharge them. In fact, frequently adding small amounts of charge (like taking it on and off a wireless charger) is a recommended use case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What does destroy these batteries is charging to 100%. As you can see in the below chart, charging from 50 to 100% repeatedly is much &lt;strong&gt;worse&lt;/strong&gt; than charging from 25% to 75%&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DMJfW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DMJfW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303890624_Modeling_of_Lithium-Ion_Battery_Degradation_for_Cell_Life_Assessment&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303890624_Modeling_of_Lithium-Ion_Battery_Degradation_for_Cell_Life_Assessment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's that final charge above 90% that cuts the life of your battery. So if your phone is charging and reaches 90%, don't wait that last little bit before taking it off the charger. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another fun tip. Never charge a cold battery. If you try to charge a battery below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit), you can cause crystals to grow which will destroy it. So next time you come in out of the cold, wait a bit before charging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can read more about battery preservation techniques in this article: &lt;a href=&quot;https://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T00:07:32.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23075" CreationDate="2020-01-21T06:31:24.480" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a normal comb. They might want to go off.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carefully use a safety razor. It works for other clothes problems, you might get lucky.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a depilator (if you have one).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The fluff might actually come from inside the jacket. In this case, you might have to actually deal with it one-by-one.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use some (strong?) adhesive tape. Works similar with the sticky lint roller, but might be... stronger. Just sticky might not be sticky enough.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please be aware that if the fluff comes from the inside of the jacket, the jacket might be close to the end of its current life. No matter how much you clean it, it will get fluff again. In this case, you should either buy a new jacket, or get this jacket fixed by a professional (remove / replace the fluff generator inside).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the fluff comes from the coat, you might want to get the coat fixed too. It will keep generating problems for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T06:31:24.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23090" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2277" CreationDate="2020-01-21T09:52:58.890" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;(inspired by @subjectivist's and @caius-jard's answers)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;increase your supply of rechargable batteries and rotate their usage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;e.g. with four batteries you can charge all 4 → use 3 → when they're done, you're left with 1 charged and 3 uncharged → charge 2 → 3 charged ready for use + 1 uncharged waiting for the next chance to charge → when the batteries are empty again you have 4 uncharged batteries ready to charge all 4. You might want to use a different battery to be waiting for usage so they all have similar number of duty cycles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I counted correctly, with 7 batteries you could even manage to have near zero down time on battery change (i.e. whenever the batteries you're currently using, there will be at least three batteries ready to use so you can just swap and continue using the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would probably require another life hack to keep track of which battery had the most duty cycles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11823" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T09:52:58.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23053" CreationDate="2020-01-21T11:18:42.770" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Forgive the poor picture, however depending on your furniture layout and type, you may be able to use 2x &quot;dinning room&quot; chairs and a broom stick or similar to lift the rear of bike frame from the floor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Set the 2 Chairs / other pieces of furniture, on either side of your bike, run a broom handle or similar through your bike frame and rest on both chairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ol9po.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ol9po.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;BikeFrame Broomhandle&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Apologies.. my answer mirrors another answer earlier who suggested a &quot;Hang&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20626" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T11:18:42.770" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23092" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-21T15:23:06.820" Score="2" ViewCount="3439" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I buy a kebab roll somewhere and go home to eat, it gets cold. I'd like to eat it warm. If I use an oven to heat it up, the flatbread outside would get dried and the meat filling wouldn't get warm enough. If I use a microwave, I have to remove the tin foil, which would cause the structure to fall apart, since they just fold the flatbread a little bit and don't really roll the roll so much and the structure of the roll was actually maintained by the tin foil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, it there any way by which I can eat my kebab roll like a new one?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30474" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-03-11T10:46:46.750" LastActivityDate="2021-05-13T15:42:22.723" Title="How to heat up a kebab roll so that the meat inside becomes warm, the flatbread does not become dried, and the structure is well-kept?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23093" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-21T17:51:09.893" Score="3" ViewCount="186" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to remove decades old clear tape from paper without damaging the paper or image that is printed on the paper?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30480" LastEditorUserId="25967" LastEditDate="2020-01-22T17:43:55.140" LastActivityDate="2020-01-22T18:07:10.190" Title="How can I remove decades old tape from paper without damaging the images printed on paper?" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23094" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23093" CreationDate="2020-01-21T18:20:03.710" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The glue on very old tape has quite likely gone dry and brittle, and lost its adhesive property.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But when removing any adhesive tape, label or sticker, peel it off very slowly (start in a harmless area) to give the glue a chance to separate without tearing the thing it's stuck to, or what you are peeling off. The glue may be stronger than either, initially, and by peeling slowly it gets a chance to stretch and separate into filaments, which individually are quite thin and eventually break.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/22gm1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/22gm1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T18:20:03.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23095" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23092" CreationDate="2020-01-21T18:25:43.180" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the premise is really “as it was when I bought it”, the answer is “you can’t”. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are ok with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yufka&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;yufka&lt;/a&gt; getting a bit (or quite) soggy and veggies or salad limp, you can pop the whole roll, still wrapped in the foil, into a warm oven. Everything between 80C and maybe 150 C should work, heating time depends on various parameters like thickness of the roll, fillings, oven and roll temperature and the preference of the eater.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The results will be warm. The yufka will probably be rubbery on the outside and mushy on the inside, especially if the filling contains sauce and you chose a low temperature. It may also stick a bit to the foil, especially in a hotter oven.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want a crisper exterior, you can experiment with partially unwrapping after the reheating step and slightly toast the roll. How well that is going to work depends on how your seller assembled the thing and how overall soggy it is already.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I personally don’t recommend this approach. When I buy a Yufka (usually at a small vendor’s place), I eat it there and then, because they are best when fresh. It’s street food, not a packed meal. I rather have a lukewarm or cold roll at home, if eating on site is not possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T18:25:43.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23093" CreationDate="2020-01-21T19:10:19.540" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Short answer: you can't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tape's aged, oxidized adhesive has already damaged the paper and any images or text it carries, and there is no practical way to reverse that damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Often, the plastic film layer of the tape will have fallen off the paper on its own, because the adhesive no longer bonds it -- but the adhesive will have soaked into the paper and hardened; removing it is effectively impossible.  Solvents that might dissolve the hardened adhesive are likely to remove commercial printing inks, even after decades.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best you can do is avoid doing further damage.  If it's the images themselves (rather than the artifact of &quot;page with images&quot;) that are important, it may be possible to scan the images and repair them digitally; such repairs, expertly done, are invisible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T19:10:19.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23092" CreationDate="2020-01-21T19:59:30.167" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;To reheat such things, my father would&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the roll into a &lt;strong&gt;wet&lt;/strong&gt; brown (kraft) paper bag.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roll or fold the open end of the bag closed&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put it into a pre-heated oven to warm.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(The wet paper bag kept the roll moist while the contents were reheated.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When the bag was dry, the roll was ready.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unroll the roll and enjoy.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck and Bon appetit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T19:59:30.167" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23075" CreationDate="2020-01-21T21:55:17.517" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm sorry to say I don't think there's a hack solution for this. Unfortunately, you washed it without removing the down debris first, because it's likely a sticky roller would have got most of it off prior to washing. Now, though, it looks as though the bits of down have worked their way into the weave of the fabric during the wash - were this mine, and assuming I was fond of the jacket, I'd be spending some time with a pair of tweezers extracting the down fibres, because I don't think anything else is going to do the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1738" LastActivityDate="2020-01-21T21:55:17.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23099" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23112" CreationDate="2020-01-22T02:55:29.707" Score="0" ViewCount="145" Body="&lt;p&gt;A can of peanut butter spilled some of its oil onto the carpet causing a dark stain. I scrubbed it immediately but it didn't come up. After Googling the problem, I tried putting baking soda on the stain, letting it set and scrubbing with dish soap, but that trick didn't work either. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's now set into the carpet and seems to be with us permanently. Is there any way to remove a set in oil stain from carpeting?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2020-01-24T01:34:59.870" Title="Remove Peanut Oil Stain from Carpet?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23101" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-22T09:14:06.213" Score="2" ViewCount="592" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my office my seat is located at a point where almost anyone can view what's going on my screen. At times its irritating and to make it worse some people ogle at my screen when I do something unusual or something that's not a part of work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope you got the picture. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Looking for some suggestions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29685" LastActivityDate="2021-04-14T09:33:30.270" Title="How do I block other people from viewing my desktop screen?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23102" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-22T13:56:20.683" Score="1" ViewCount="112" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need to cut some screws (from M3 to M4) coming out of a LCD screen. What technique would you use to avoid damaging the device with vibration?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking of using a Dremel cutting wheel. Sawing by hand or cutting it with a pincer/tenaille would need some file work after, and thus cause more vibration. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The screws have been placed to repair the device (a cheap fix), but they come out of it. They are too long, and I need to cut them just at the bolt limit. For some reason, it's not possible to remove them before cutting them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9915" LastEditorUserId="30494" LastEditDate="2020-01-24T14:20:16.457" LastActivityDate="2020-01-24T15:18:43.667" Title="Cutting a screw while minimizing the damaging effect of vibration" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23103" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23102" CreationDate="2020-01-22T17:33:22.657" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The Dremel style tool with an abrasive cutting disc is your best option. These come in a couple different sizes and durability options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ncuhqm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ncuhqm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Dremel abrasive cutting disc&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Dremel disks&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I go for the smaller, heavy duty disks. These are usually the darker color ones, like the one pictured. The red ones tend to be the &amp;quot;light duty&amp;quot; style and will tend to crack just installing them. The dark ones can crack when installing, but not as easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using the smaller diameter disc will help prevent vibration and other problems, just take it slow and with deliberation. Just like with almost any power tool, you don't want to start the motor with the disk touching the material, and approaching the material slowly will help prevent any vibrations due to the shock of touching the spinning wheel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These disks can also be used to file off any burrs as well as just generally rounding off the exposed end of the screw. Doing this will help fix the threads so the screw will be able to be removed, eventually. These disks are also thin and easily maneuverable. Being thin will help prevent vibration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, there's likely a speed setting that'll help prevent vibration. Too high of speed and you won't be able to keep the disk on the screw, causing vibration. Too slow and all you'll be doing is vibrating the device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The large diameter disks are nice, but they are 2-3 times thicker and much harder to control in tight spaces, as well as with small parts. They are great for larger cutting things, but as tiny a screw as you're talking about, it' not appropriate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Hand tools&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A hand saw would need very fine teeth to prevent vibrating, and you won't be able to control it as easy as the Dremel tool. The thing with a hand saw is that you sacrifice speed for control. You can have all kinds of control, but it's going to take you at least 10 times as long to cut through the piece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, you'll still need to file off the burr and fix the threads. Using a hand file has the same problems as the Dremel and the hand saw. Too fast and you create vibration, too slow and all you're doing is vibrating the material. Too fast and you lose control, too slow and you're just vibrating the material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2020-01-22T17:33:22.657" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23104" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23099" CreationDate="2020-01-22T17:41:35.687" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found a couple articles doing a basic Search, but this one seems to be the easiest to read as well as incorporates the other ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Disclosure:&lt;/em&gt; I have not tried this myself and I have no affiliation with the site linked below.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;h1&gt;Carpet&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;What you will need&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Dry Cleaning solvent  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Detergent  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;White vinegar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;h1&gt;Steps to Clean&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;ul&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Scrape off excess foreign material.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Using an eye dropper, apply a small amount of acetone to the stains.  (Caution: Do not use acetone on fabrics containing acetate or triacetate.  It will melt the fibers!)  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Blot immediately.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the dry cleaning solvent.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Blot until the solvent is absorbed.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water. Sponge the stain with this solution. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;li&gt;Sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the detergent/vinegar solution.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://web.extension.illinois.edu/stain/staindetail.cfm?ID=132&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://web.extension.illinois.edu/stain/staindetail.cfm?ID=132&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2020-01-22T17:41:35.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23105" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23093" CreationDate="2020-01-22T18:07:10.190" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I agree with Zeiss Ikon, but there's a technique that I've used somewhat successfully to remove the more visible traces of the glue, but it has risks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using a razor blade or Exacto style knife, you can scrape the hardened glue away from the photo. It's not easy, you need to go really slowly and carefully, and you need to have a really steady hand. Using a rounded cutting edge works best, as it's less likely to catch on something and make an obvious gash when you scrape too hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which leads to the possible problems with this option. You can physically damage the photo worse than it already is, if you aren't 150% careful. Scraping hardened glue off steel with a razor leaves scratches, unless you do it right. The photo is obviously more delicate than steel, so you'll need to be that much more careful. Worse than scratches, you can also cut the photo, if you slip too badly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't pick at large sections of the glue. This can cause the image to separate from the backing paper. Use small, delicate strokes on a small section at a time with light pressure. Try to make it more of a cutting action, where you are cutting the glue away from itself into tiny sections, then change the angle of the blade to cut the tiny fragments from the photo. Most of the time, if you cut the glue into small enough fragments, they'll just break off on their own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Start in an area next to the border of the image, if possible. This should be your test section to see if it'll work for you. This should be in an area that doesn't really matter if it gets a little damaged, but stop immediately if you start causing damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Caveats:&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is not a 100% solution. You'll still likely need to do digital repairs on the image, but it should be less work to make it not obvious what happened. Depending on your skills with a razor and photo editing tools, digitally fixing the photo might be easier and quicker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, this technique is only for thick adhesive glues, like duct tape or even masking tape. If you're looking at packing tape or &amp;quot;Scotch&amp;quot; tape, this won't work. If you can easily feel a rough or thick layer of glue, you can try this method, but if it's a very thin, smooth glue, this won't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each photo is different, as far as fragility. Some can take rough handling more than others. If this is an extremely delicate photo, don't use this option, as you'll only damage it more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2020-01-22T18:07:10.190" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23106" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23075" CreationDate="2020-01-22T18:23:56.940" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd suggest a fabric shaver (aka: clothes defuzzer). It's designed to remove lint and fuzz from clothes without damaging the fabric. It'll likely remove the slightly larger fibers as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Doing a quick online search, there seems to be a wide variety of them as well as a wide variety of retailers having them available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Random image from the internet for example:&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SlyPVm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SlyPVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Fabric shaver&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There's also a different type of lint remover that isn't electric or adhesive, which might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Alternate lint remover&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I was looking for the defuzzer, I stumbled across another type of lint remover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not affiliate with this product, retailer, or site in any way, but it is a more specific suggestion, so I'm including the link along with the pic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5J689m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5J689m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Manual lint remover&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07ZKM8ZLQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/siruipu-Portable-Remover-Defuzzer-Restores/dp/B07ZKM8ZLQ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2020-01-22T18:23:56.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23102" CreationDate="2020-01-23T11:08:38.247" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You did not tell what &quot;sensitive device&quot; means. Is it mechanical? Electronic? Mixed? Anything else?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If vibration is so dangerous, I see very few options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;just do nothing - assuming that the extra length does not impair the use;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use pliers; if you use gradual force (paired with press-release cycles), you should be able to do it without any relevant vibration; if you use force, there will be some kind of good shock when the screw is actually cut;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cut it chemically; it might take a longer time, but there will be no vibrations at all; apply some small amount of acid at the point of &quot;cutting&quot;; brush the rust; repeat until finished;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending of the material the screw is made of, other substances might work also, besides acids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-01-23T11:08:38.247" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23109" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7872" CreationDate="2020-01-23T22:01:25.100" Score="0" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition to the existing answers, you can &lt;strong&gt;leave your shoes overnight filled with orange peels&lt;/strong&gt;. The citric scent will neutralize the bad odour.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;To dry your shoes out during the night (after having worn them for a long time, or in the rain, for example), it's also helpful to &lt;strong&gt;fill them up with loosely crumpled newspaper pages&lt;/strong&gt;. The paper will absorb all the moist, and in the morning you can just take out the damp paper.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;This will decrease the rate at which your shoes start to smell.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30494" LastEditorUserId="30494" LastEditDate="2020-01-25T19:35:40.440" LastActivityDate="2020-01-25T19:35:40.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23110" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23101" CreationDate="2020-01-23T22:16:29.693" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use the polarizing filter of the monitor itself&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest trying the following with an old laptop or LCD monitor first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After dismantling, remove the outer layer from the monitor. Now the monitor is completely blank, and whatever is displayed invisible to the naked eye.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Find, make, or buy a frame for glasses, cut the shapes of the glasses out of the removed polarizing sheet, and place them into the frame.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Wearing these glasses - and provided not too many people start doing this - only you can see whatever takes place on your monitor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://freeyork.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/anigif_enhanced-buzz-9409-1398278346-23.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Animated GIF showing the process&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL_HAmWQTgA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is a video showing the effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See also &lt;a href=&quot;https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/155391/what-happens-if-you-remove-the-polarization-filter-from-a-computer-monitor&quot;&gt;this answer on Physics.SE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30494" LastActivityDate="2020-01-23T22:16:29.693" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23112" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23099" CreationDate="2020-01-24T01:34:59.870" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;While I was researching the solution provided by @computercarguy I came across a product that works even better: &lt;strong&gt;Oxy Power Shot&lt;/strong&gt; - This stain had been set in for months and it took it right up like it wasn't even there. Here's what I did.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak the stain for 5 minutes&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scrub vigorously with a paper towel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ran the robot vacuum over the spot repeatedly in Strong mode.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2020-01-24T01:34:59.870" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23114" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23101" CreationDate="2020-01-24T06:42:19.893" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use your favorite search engine and look for&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;monitor screen privacy filter&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or similar. They are plastic sheets which you apply to the monitor (easily removable and re-appliable countless times) and they do exactly what you want. The person in front of the computer sees the proper image on the screens, everyone else will see black screens. Even a person actually sitting next to you will not be able to see anything.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I saw this technology two times:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;one at the checks in the airport when I arrived to the US (my only visit). The clerk had his screen protected in this way, I only saw a black plastic;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a former boss of a boss had this; whenever he wanted someone else to see the image on the screen he would (physically) remove the plastic sheet, and reapply it later.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most likely, you get some small adhesive (on half of the surface) plastic &quot;hooks&quot; (pretty much some small plastic thin squares) which you attach on the sides of the monitor permanently. Then the protector sheet goes in and out like a piece of paper into an envelope.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-01-24T06:42:19.893" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23115" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23102" CreationDate="2020-01-24T15:18:43.667" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can &lt;strong&gt;minimize vibration&lt;/strong&gt; by &lt;strong&gt;increasing the MASS&lt;/strong&gt; of the device by &lt;strong&gt;clamping the device to something very heavy&lt;/strong&gt; such as a large table (where it can be seen, examined, modified, etc.) or something more portable such as a bar-bell weight plate so that it can be moved around while working on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9v5DL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9v5DL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;![Bar bell weight plate&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, the finest tooth dremel cutting wheel can be used. The vibration will be damped proportional to the amount of MASS increase. A 25Kg plate is more effective than a 10Kg one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IMPORTANT:&lt;/strong&gt; This repair can only be used &lt;strong&gt;ONCE&lt;/strong&gt; because after you cut the head off a screw fastener you cannot make any further adjustments. You cannot tighten it further or remove it without drilling out the screw and using an extractor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I strongly recommend you take the device out of operation and use headless set screws to replace the longer screws you dislike for aesthetic reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/B4oFO.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/B4oFO.png&quot; alt=&quot;M3, M4, M5 Headless metric set screws&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-01-24T15:18:43.667" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23116" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23126" CreationDate="2020-01-26T04:34:07.033" Score="1" ViewCount="267" Body="&lt;p&gt;So I bought this old style hand meat mincer. It's apparently made of cast iron. But the whole thing smells. Not sure if the smell is from the metal or from some chemical. It's like the odor you normally smell in car repair garage or perhaps it smells a bit like kerosene. I don't want to use it with the odor. &#xA;I washed it once but the odor doesn't go away. It's mostly coming from the metal blades. See the photo below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lv8gQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11096" LastActivityDate="2020-12-17T10:11:47.400" Title="How to remove the smell of chemicals from brand new kitchenware?" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23118" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-26T21:16:01.157" Score="1" ViewCount="4346" Body="&lt;p&gt;My new 72 pack of gel pens are 75% unusable due to the ink in the gel pens being stuck at the wrong end of the pen and no ink near the tip? How can I get the ink flowing down the tube to the point? I've had them point down for 5 days now only 50% of the ink in the gel pens has actually traveled down to the tips...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30516" LastActivityDate="2020-03-01T09:58:11.113" Title="How do I get the ink flowing in new gel pens?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5530" CreationDate="2020-01-27T07:34:46.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Subjectivist's answer is right.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regarding the third issue which he raises:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most jeans are made of 100% cotton, so they aren't very durable. It's wisest to choose &lt;strong&gt;pants or shorts which are more durable&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, you can wear:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cotton/polyester blend jeans&lt;/strong&gt;. (Even just a little bit of polyester might help make the fabric last significantly longer.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Or &lt;strong&gt;dress pants&lt;/strong&gt;, which are made of polyester and/or wool. (Some are dry-clean-only, but most are machine-washable. I prefer wearing black or dark-gray dress pants; these colors seem to go fine with a T-shirt, a hoodie, and sneakers.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Or &lt;strong&gt;track pants&lt;/strong&gt;, which are made of nylon or polyester.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Or &lt;strong&gt;athletic shorts&lt;/strong&gt;, which are made of polyester. (Don't choose casual shorts which are made of cotton.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1649" LastActivityDate="2020-01-27T07:34:46.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23118" CreationDate="2020-01-28T11:55:02.123" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can easily utilize centrifugal force to move the ink to where you need it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Grap the pen securely at the bottom end, letting the tip extend from your hand. Now quickly rotate your hand and move the tip of the pen in an arc around it. The centrifugal force will push the ink from the inner parts of the arc (the bottom of the pen) to the outermost part (the tip of the pen).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Start with only a few shakes. Depending on how liquid the ink is, you may shake some ink out of the tip, creating a real mess inside the pens cap.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A similar technique is used to &quot;shake down&quot; old-fashioned thermometers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XGwcO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XGwcO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://brooksidepress.org/vitalsigns/lessons/lesson-2-temperature/2-10-how-do-i-shake-down-a-glass-thermometer/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2020-01-28T20:36:39.517" LastActivityDate="2020-01-28T20:36:39.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23124" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7250" CreationDate="2020-01-28T17:58:06.193" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I put my oil heater in a corner with a small fan mounted on the wall near the ceiling.  The hot air rises up along the wall toward the fan, which then draws in the hot air from the ceiling and blows it down into the center of the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It seems pretty efficient and the air is well mixed.&#xA;I'm using one of those small floor fans you can tilt up and down, which I bought for under $15, and was very easy to mount on the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Btw, we run the oil heater on 600w mode, which keeps our room warm all the time.  The walls near the heater don't get hot, but I don't know how hot the walls might get at higher power modes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In our case I have seen the walls reach 80-90° max, which is no concern.  Theoretically heating near the walls wastes a little but more power compared to in the center of the room, but it would be much more difficult to align the fan and the heater in the middle of the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30532" LastActivityDate="2020-01-28T17:58:06.193" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23116" CreationDate="2020-01-28T21:38:56.297" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My parents used to have an almost identical meat grinder that we used not all that frequently back in the 80's and 90's. It was old then. The reason I'm telling you this is because it was often very rusty and had to be scrubbed clean before use. You can see some rust still in the threads of the piece in the bottom right of your pic. This is because the chrome has very slightly chipped off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the blades and the perforated plate are bare metal and will rust quickly, unless properly treated. In this case, proper treatment should have been a light coating of a vegetable oil. Unfortunately, vegetable oils can decompose after a while, so either that happened or the previous owner used an oil that wouldn't decompose, like kerosene, WD-40, or another light machine oil. This can happen if it's actually a brand new piece that's been manufactured, rather than a &quot;new to you&quot; purchase.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The way to fix this is to use a soap that's very good at removing grease (such as dish washing soap). Since this is cast iron, it has all kinds of nooks and crannies for the oil to hide. Be sure to use plenty of soap, warm to hot water, and let it soak for a couple minutes before you scrub it really well with a bristle brush. A scratch pad, sponge, or a wash cloth aren't going to get into everywhere as well as the bristles. The link below also suggests using white vinegar to help remove the smell. The vinegar should also help break down any oils leftover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bumgarneroil.com/oil-fuels/rid-smell-kerosene-oil-fumes/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://bumgarneroil.com/oil-fuels/rid-smell-kerosene-oil-fumes/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;FYI, when I finish working on my cars engine and my hands are covered in grease and are completely black with nastiness, I use WD-40 to remove most of it. After that, I use a pumice soap and a fingernail brush to help remove the rest of the crud as well as the WD-40, and &lt;em&gt;then&lt;/em&gt; I use another, de-greasing soap to finish removing the WD-40. I normally use Dawn dish soap in all my liquid hand washing dispensers because of this. At this point, my hands are generally as clean as they were before I started the repair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because of my method of cleaning my hands, I know that it should work quite well for the metal blades. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2020-01-28T21:38:56.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19218" CreationDate="2020-01-28T21:43:41.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this is an old Question, but WD-40 works well to remove the glue. Just a few drops, a little gentle scrubbing, and it should dissolve. Then a quick wipe down or wash with dish soap on the affected area, and it should be good as new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2020-01-28T21:43:41.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23128" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20861" CreationDate="2020-01-28T22:01:47.930" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know this is an old Question, but several of the answer aren't good solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bleach can destroy the insulation. Isopropyl alcohol won't kill the mold. Baking soda may kill the mold as a dry powder, but will still have to be washed off or you'll leave a trail of white dust behind. Even after it's washed off, it might still leave a white residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best way I've found to kill mold while not damaging anything else is to use hydrogen peroxide. Some molds will go into a &quot;hibernation&quot; style cycle when it comes into contact with too much bleach, so it'll survive and eventually come back. Hydrogen peroxide reacts to mold like it does to blood, it bubbles up because the extra oxygen atom is bonding to another oxygen in the organic bits of mold. The reaction ends up being water and gaseous oxygen, plus whatever is left over of the mold, which definitely won't survive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put enough H2O2 on so that it bubbles, and when it stops bubbling, add more until it no longer bubbles with the new application. If the cable isn't brittle, you can try scrubbing off any obvious mold spots. Then you can rinse it down with regular water and dry it off. Since the smell is due to the spores, you shouldn't have any more bad aromas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.maids.com/cleaning-hacks/3-non-toxic-ways-clean-mold-natural-cleaners/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.maids.com/cleaning-hacks/3-non-toxic-ways-clean-mold-natural-cleaners/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2020-01-28T22:01:47.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23129" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23001" CreationDate="2020-01-28T22:07:58.550" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd suggest getting a range hood to prevent most of the grease from getting to the top of your cabinets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This can be vented outside or even recirculated, but the hood should have a grease trap air filter to prevent most of the grease from accumulating where you don't want it. Most of the time, these filters are washable or at least replaceable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some over range microwaves have this built in, so you could do double duty and regain some counter space at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is, if you don't already have a range hood.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2020-01-28T22:07:58.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23130" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23001" CreationDate="2020-01-28T22:28:52.877" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I doubt you'd experience a significantly increased fire risk with greasy paper over greasy dust, especially if you're careful not to leave paper sticking up - igniting paper that stops a few mm short of the face of the cupboard and is taped down, using only a burning pan, will prove difficult. If the flames from a burning pan have reached the top of the cupboards you likely have bigger problems, and it's fairly unlikely that the paper would burn long enough to ignite the cupboards (have you seen how long it takes to get chipboard burning after you throw it on a fire?!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But if you can't get away from this worry about a fire risk, use &lt;strong&gt;aluminum foil instead of paper&lt;/strong&gt; - it might even be more recyclable than grease laden paper come cleaning time &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-02-10T13:50:23.030" LastActivityDate="2020-02-10T13:50:23.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23133" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-01-29T19:48:17.453" Score="4" ViewCount="291" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have previously had the power plug port on a laptop fail because of the continual stress of the power plug, and getting occasionally accidentally pulled, or touched in literally any way, or whatever.  The only thing holding this port steady is generally the solder on the motherboard inside the laptop, and if that fails to hold, then the connection fails, and then I can't charge the laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In any case, I have noticed recently that my power plug on my current laptop is getting a little &quot;wiggly&quot;.  In order to prevent further damage, I would like to do something to &quot;hold&quot; the plug in place during use, so that stress is not applied to the motherboard connections.  At the same time, I frequently travel with my laptop, so I would like something that is relatively unobtrusive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a pic of the view from the outside:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dfD72.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dfD72.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note how the plug &quot;hangs down&quot;.  The hangy-downy part will often bump the side of a table that I have the laptop on.  This is just one example of random accidental stress that gets applied to the port.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I physically support my plug port when my laptop is charging, in a relatively unobtrusive way?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30546" LastActivityDate="2020-02-18T00:52:30.803" Title="How to stabilize a laptop power plug port?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23134" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23133" CreationDate="2020-01-29T20:10:19.540" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I do with some connectors is to use a short extender, which is secured to something solid, like a table leg, and then any tugs or yanks or cable-trips won't pull directly on the socket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some examples for other cable types: you should be able to find one for this usage, but this isn't a &quot;buy&quot; recommendation - it's a hack to solve the problem. In particular, I use the ethernet one for this purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CLtgw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CLtgw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xUKB0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xUKB0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-01-29T20:10:19.540" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23135" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23133" CreationDate="2020-01-30T06:47:19.683" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could attatch a glue-on cable clip to the laptop and secure the cable in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Something like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rydTT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rydTT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e3e7Q.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/e3e7Q.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v7Eps.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/v7Eps.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The clip's inner diameter should be the size of the power cable so it sits tightly. That way the power plug always sits in one direction and pulls on the cable are partly dampened by the cable clip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-01-30T06:47:19.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23136" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23133" CreationDate="2020-01-30T13:52:45.820" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DIPBV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DIPBV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;There are many hacks you can use to protect your cables and ports. But while you are speaking about notebook probably you do not want to carry more stuff &#xA;or do not want to be look like cheap or silly with those stuff. Best solution is slack knotting cable from the point of table edge this will protect cable even if someone pull the cable by mistake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19012" LastEditorUserId="19012" LastEditDate="2020-02-06T14:37:16.947" LastActivityDate="2020-02-06T14:37:16.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23139" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-01T16:11:11.223" Score="1" ViewCount="1736" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a vacuum cleaner* from a store (AmazonBasics) which works with 3 types of filters. Unfortunately, the company doesn't sell spare filters. So I'm looking for a DIY way to replace these filters. &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lkYCy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lkYCy.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;The most difficult one to replace seems to be the &lt;strong&gt;flat&lt;/strong&gt; filter (1): the materials look like the thin sheet of fabric (or paper?) used in the FFP3 HEPA mask, but where to find a sheet of such material? What material would you use?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &quot;the motor filter&quot; (3)  looks the easiest to change, it looks like classic HEPA filters glued in the plastic. I guess I could simply cut it in a bigger filter and (hot)glue it inside the frame. The cylinder of foam (2) is a basic pre-filter made of basic polyurethane foam. A piece of foam mattress might do the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*&quot;AmazonBasics Cylinder Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, 1.5 L, 700 W&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9915" LastEditorUserId="9915" LastEditDate="2020-02-06T06:23:38.983" LastActivityDate="2021-04-02T06:38:17.540" Title="How to build a DIY HEPA filters for a vaccum cleaners (no spare part for sale)?" Tags="&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="9" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23141" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23139" CreationDate="2020-02-01T19:58:49.127" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You ask &amp;quot;where to buy a sheet of material that is has dust filtering properties&amp;quot;?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;--&amp;gt; a vacuum cleaner bag!? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also look into car air filters; they often have a folded paper manifestation. Engine air filters are unlikely to trap to HEPA levels but cabin air pollen filters etc might. If you suffer allergies but are fine breathing in your car on a pollen laden summers day, hacking up the cabin air filter for your model may suit your needs&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;ps: the foam filter can be washed with water and dried; the foam filter in a Dyson bears pictograms inviting the user to do this regularly. It advises not to run the vac with a wet filter&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2021-04-02T06:38:17.540" LastActivityDate="2021-04-02T06:38:17.540" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23142" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-02T00:29:07.930" Score="1" ViewCount="315" Body="&lt;p&gt;Found this kettle morphy richards 108399 broken. &#xA;On the image below, and as any kettle, there is a button to open the top lid. The mechanism is a small stick, shown in picture 2 that pushes the zone named 'Push Inwards' on picture 1.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the plastic stick falls short, and the kettle remains closed. I'm mostly wondering if there is a piece missed here ( you might have a similar kettle to open :)? ) or maybe I something is not on its place. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any help will be welcome.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Picture 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PhXOr.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PhXOr.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Picture 1&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Picture 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oANSh.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/oANSh.gif&quot; alt=&quot;picture 2&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30562" LastActivityDate="2020-03-25T03:02:05.210" Title="Any ideas on how to fix this broken kettle?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23144" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14916" CreationDate="2020-02-02T15:31:52.583" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy a section of PVC and a couple of elbows. Cut 2 pieces as tall as you want the headrest and add 4 inches. Slit those 2 sections 4 inches on each end. Attach the elbows and cut a piece to fit the gap. Now take a piece of plywood about 8x6 and add foam puzzle mat to it, add any additional padding you want, staple on some black fabric to the back and then glue a piece of MDF or a flooring sample to the back to cover the stapling and screw the whole thing together. It should just slip on thru the slits and then you can screw it if you want. You could also make it fit perfectly to the chair by heating the ends over the stove and holding it tight over the chair with a towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30566" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-02-08T19:10:45.493" LastActivityDate="2020-02-08T19:10:45.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23145" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23142" CreationDate="2020-02-03T13:18:47.803" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leave the cap of the lid off and manually &quot;push inwards&quot;? It looks like the action needed to open the kettle is compressing the spring so take that action manually. If you can push it too far and the mechanism will become damaged, wind a screw in inhibiting the movement of the U shaped plastic so it cannot be moved so far&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reassemble the kettle and fill it through the spout that you pour the boiling water out of - my father has had the same kettle for 20 years, and has never opened its lid&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-02-03T13:18:47.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23146" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23148" CreationDate="2020-02-03T13:42:51.983" Score="0" ViewCount="132" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd like a material I can wrap around my wrist and write on with my finger/nail. My first thoughts are something like suede leather, the sort you'd find on a journal. I also need to be able to erase whatever is on it by wiping it or rinsing under some water etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't want any tech. Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30571" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-02-08T19:10:56.273" LastActivityDate="2020-02-08T19:10:56.273" Title="Writing with finger/nail" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2020-02-03T16:21:10.740" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a nail clipper!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CczKY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CczKY.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is necessary to separate its parts :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dZdTT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dZdTT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, open it (by force) til the pill fits and press it really hard :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TyjoE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TyjoE.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other half of the pill is in my stomach :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, this caffeine/thiamine pill didn't crumble, maybe other types would.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27277" LastEditorUserId="27277" LastEditDate="2020-02-03T17:00:14.007" LastActivityDate="2020-02-03T17:00:14.007" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23148" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23146" CreationDate="2020-02-03T16:39:45.460" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you ever heard of a Magic Slate?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a toy that you can use to make marks which can be &quot;erased&quot; by separating the top layer of plastic from a bottom layer of darker permanent pigment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AgrDr.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/AgrDr.png&quot; alt=&quot;Magic Slate toy&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The material is mounted on a decorative card which can be removed for a more formal appearance. Although it comes with a plastic or wooden stylus, you can use anything to make a mark such as your fingernail. It's reusable. Permanent copies can be made on a copier or with a cellphone camera before the content is lost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the size of the active area is too large, it can be cut easily with shears or an art knife or even a paper cutter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you're bored, you can use it to doodle. The marks appear dark on a light background.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far a tech goes, it's about as low as you can go and as cheap a solution as you'll find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-02-03T16:39:45.460" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23149" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23139" CreationDate="2020-02-03T17:29:37.173" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a 'lot of similar materials out there that will let you build your own versions for a lower price than the store, and since you can't even get your model's filters, this is about the only way to do it for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do a search for &quot;Mobile Home Foam Filter&quot;, you'll find a wide variety of &quot;pre-filter&quot; material. That foam won't last forever, so you'll need to replace it at some point, even if you wash it. I've washed those filters before, and they can still have a lot of gunk and fuzz still attached, which still doesn't want to come off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some vacuums use a fluffy pre-filter, along with the foam pre-filter. If you search for &quot;white Pre-Filter&quot;, you can find that material.  And some use an activated carbon filter, which can be found by searching for exactly that, &quot;activated carbon filter&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also find large amounts of HEPA filter material by searching for &quot;hepa furnace filter&quot;. These are generally fairly large, pre-folded sheets that can be cut down and used however you need. It might be tricky to get it fitted just like the original filter, but it'll be better than nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, vacuum bags are getting harder to find and may not have as much material as a furnace filter can, with all it's pleating. Furnace filters are really easy to find and more are becoming HEPA filters as more and more people are becoming concerned with allergens in the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And this article talks about doing something similar. It has some links to specific material which may or may not still be available. It's geared more towards an air purifier than a vacuum, but it's similar enough that the info should be helpful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.air-purifier-power.com/doityourselfhepadyi120510.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;http://www.air-purifier-power.com/doityourselfhepadyi120510.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;FYI, I did most of my searches on Amazon, but the majority of the stuff I found can be purchased at big box stores and home improvement stores, too. I'd recommend doing your initial material searching online, then get equivalent materials at wherever you do your shopping normally. You often get more options and feedback online than in-store, so your decisions can be more informed before spending money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This isn't going to be exactly a inexpensive fix, but it will cost less than buying from someone hoarding your discontinued filters. It'll also be less expensive than having a company custom make a filter for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2020-02-03T17:29:37.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23150" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2020-02-04T00:35:45.863" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you need more precision, and if the pill ingredient can allow it &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;dissolve the pill in 100 ml (0.1 litre) of clean water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;in a measuring flask / bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;then when you need to drink some of it, it will be easy to use exactly only the right proportion. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shake the bottle to mix water and the pill ingredient. Drink 50 ml to absorb 50% of the medication.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wdreq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wdreq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Some measuring bottles&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30519" LastEditorUserId="30519" LastEditDate="2020-02-04T05:03:38.627" LastActivityDate="2020-02-04T05:03:38.627" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23151" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-04T12:00:17.140" Score="1" ViewCount="86" Body="&lt;p&gt;As in the title - I know a photo for official documents has to meet several requirements, however, I assume there has to be an easier way to do it, rather than spend hours on editing it (especially by an amateur like me).And I cannot go to a professional photography studio :(&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30576" LastActivityDate="2020-02-05T08:13:31.210" Title="How can I get a Canadian visa photo at home?" Tags="&lt;photography&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23151" CreationDate="2020-02-04T12:02:50.437" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;That's super simple. There are tons of photo croppers, passport photo generators etc. Here is a random &lt;a href=&quot;https://passport-photo.online/canada-visa-photo-35x45-mm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;visa photo generator&lt;/a&gt; that looks decent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30577" LastActivityDate="2020-02-04T12:02:50.437" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20387" CreationDate="2020-02-05T01:37:40.120" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a simple hack – it works only with individual pieces of PET bottles though, so it's not a generic solution for molding plastic wrapping material into custom shapes, but environmentally, it's a contribution. So here it goes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The technique exploits the property of blow-molded PET bottles to act like super-strong shrink wrap when heated with hot air (or also by dipping into hot water). That's the reshaping part. One application is tat rings cut from PET bottles can be used as strong joiners for objects with grooves, as demonstrated in &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/OKgtI8gD0ZA?t=29&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2020-02-05T01:37:40.120" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23156" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23118" CreationDate="2020-02-05T01:40:29.430" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Heating the ink cartridges will do it easily. Remove the cartridge and hold it under a stream of hot water. If it has dried in the nib, hold just the metallic tip in the flame of a  lighter for 1 to 3 seconds. Either singlely or combined these techniques should restore an old ink pen to functionality. The nib-in-flame method can be used to squeeze out a little more from a dead pen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30583" LastActivityDate="2020-02-05T01:40:29.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23157" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19306" CreationDate="2020-02-05T07:39:33.683" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is mildew, a form of mold. The black stains it produces are practically impossible to remove from plastic objects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-02-05T07:39:33.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23158" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23151" CreationDate="2020-02-05T08:13:31.210" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes, it is quite possible. Just use any photo cropper and make its dimension in accordance with the advised ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30585" LastActivityDate="2020-02-05T08:13:31.210" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23160" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14017" CreationDate="2020-02-06T04:18:25.083" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This happened to me today, tried on a pair of boots I hadn’t worn in a while and one felt weird like my foot was going to the side, I pulled out the factory insole and there was a big hollow space on the inner part, I had no idea what happened, we don’t have any critters lol. I filled in the hollow areas with a hot glue gun, 2 whole sticks worth, then added some extra insoles for support, just in case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30587" LastActivityDate="2020-02-06T04:18:25.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23162" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23167" CreationDate="2020-02-06T16:54:10.750" Score="3" ViewCount="488" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to keep a few dollars each month out of sight from family members, but I don't want to use a wallet or piggy bank.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what would be better way to do this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19573" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2020-03-21T13:10:42.997" LastActivityDate="2020-03-28T18:20:22.603" Title="How to keep money out of sight at home?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23163" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23162" CreationDate="2020-02-06T17:20:54.647" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy &quot;secret stash&quot; items.  They look like various non-valuable things, cans of food, bottles of drinks, books, even light switches.  If you're very handy, you might be able to make such an item.  Which will work best for you depends on circumstances -- if you don't normally keep food in your room, obviously a &quot;can of beans&quot; isn't a good choice (or if your family members steal food from your room, for that matter).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there's enough of it to keep as &quot;folding money&quot; you could just bookmark it inside a paper book -- one no one in your family is likely to pick up and open, like a dry textbook.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your family won't be likely to actively search for your money, but just &quot;pick it up&quot; if they see it, you could even put it between your mattress and box spring/platform, inside a zipped pillow cover, or inside a rolled up pair of socks in the back of the drawer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2020-02-06T17:20:54.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23164" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23162" CreationDate="2020-02-06T21:01:48.227" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would search the Internet for, &quot;Where are likely hiding places for cash at home&quot; and avoid using any of the answers given since someone has already found those places.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are the ones that are popular to avoid:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Under the mattress.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Inside the water tank on the back of the toilet or taped to the outside back. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In the freezer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The pantry - cereal box, flour bag, coffee can. Replace the contents to hide.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The Bookshelves - hollowed out bibles, dictionaries (what are they?) bookmarks&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Under floorboards, rugs, carpets&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Old suitcases - steamer trunks, in the lining, under a false bottom&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Closets - shoeboxes, cigar boxes, pockets, jacket linings&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bureaus and chests - taped to bottoms or backs of drawers, false bottom drawers&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The backyard - buried in jars. Use a metal detector to find the Jar lids if shallow enough.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are go-to places where people have traditionally hidden cash. Hiding places are unique to the house and to the individual. Don't forget to find a way to document your stash so no one will mistakenly discards it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My grandmother stashed a small fortune (cash) in an ugly chair that was given to a charity after she died. We only found out after the chair was long gone. The one who opens the chair upholstery is going to get quite a windfall&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-02-07T01:10:29.257" LastActivityDate="2020-02-07T01:10:29.257" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23165" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23116" CreationDate="2020-02-07T02:15:53.007" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hand grinders should be cleaned and stored after every use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Before you get started&lt;/strong&gt;: After you use the grinder, run a few pieces of bread through the grinder as if it were meat to absorb fat, and dislodge loose matter in the hopper and feed tube of the grinder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pull it apart&lt;/strong&gt;: Separate the handle, grinding/feed screw, cover, plate, and blade - The blade should be exceptionally sharp for the grinder to work well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wash it well&lt;/strong&gt; Disassemble the grinder and wash all of the parts that came in contact with the meat carefully by hand in hot soapy water with a bottle brush. Wash inside and outside. Don't use a dishwasher which can dull the steel blades and the machined surface of the plate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dry it properly&lt;/strong&gt; When the pieces are washed thoroughly, dry each of them with a clean towel. Do not Air Dry. You must dry each piece inside and outside. Anything left wet will rust. Make sure everything is &quot;bone&quot; dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Store it&lt;/strong&gt; Finish the job by properly storing all of the grinder parts. After you have dried off all of the meat grinder parts, spray a little bit of mineral oil (or spread it manually) on the inside and the outside of every element. Then store the grinder disassembled - small parts go into a plastic bag/or jar filled with dry rice to keep the blade and plate dry to avoid rust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note&lt;/strong&gt;: To inhibit rust, use &lt;strong&gt;Mineral Oil&lt;/strong&gt; which is not toxic, is edible, and preferred to industrial chemicals for use around foodstuffs. It has no odour nor taste and in nutritionally inert.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tip&lt;/strong&gt;: Before you use your meat grinder again, disinfect it by spraying or wiping it down with equal parts of bleach and water to take extra precautions with easily contaminated food preparation equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-02-07T02:15:53.007" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23166" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15994" CreationDate="2020-02-07T10:05:49.557" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use Safety pin and press it from one side and try to press niddle somewhat inside the pen, then slowly move your hand in pulling condition ( same why how we use spoon to take frozen icecream bite :) ). It works for me. Try it for several time and still not worked then heat safety pin, and do same. (But, it may damage your pen look). Best of Luck! :) :) :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30596" LastActivityDate="2020-02-07T10:05:49.557" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23167" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23162" CreationDate="2020-02-07T11:40:36.030" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sorry but I do not recommend non-valuable things (bottles of drinks, unusable books) because someone can throw them like your mom while cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is also a not good idea to hide it in a secret place because someone can find it. Believe me, your hidden treasure can be lost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to me, the best option is your locker room (school/office locker rooms or your personal home locker rooms); they are the most secure place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use perfume, deodorant or any costly creams and you have it along with the box you can keep the money in the box and the bottle above it. Keep it in your locker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also keep it inside the pockets of occasional dresses like your party coat, it fits your size only so nobody will use it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30597" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-02-08T19:10:51.943" LastActivityDate="2020-02-08T19:10:51.943" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23168" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3816" CreationDate="2020-02-07T14:55:30.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are multiple ways. Both are done at end of the jack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Liquid glue. Check this link: &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/ORGNatk5JOc&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/ORGNatk5JOc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using tape and blower. Check this link: &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/uzUKOKnSVnc&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/uzUKOKnSVnc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30600" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-02-07T20:00:22.753" LastActivityDate="2020-02-07T20:00:22.753" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2020-02-07T14:55:30.700" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23170" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23162" CreationDate="2020-02-07T21:50:38.973" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I generally don't recommend keeping much cash at home, since there's always the possibility of losing it, getting robbed, or losing the house to a fire or other natural disaster. Even if you keep money in a vase, a robber might think it'd be a good gift for their mom/girlfriend.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a few places that can be fairly safely used, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A safe&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;a. it has to be bolted to the floor or it can be stolen&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;b. it has to be a a safe that is secure on all sides, not just the front&#xA;c. it has to be fireproof&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fridge/freezer&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;a. these are usually water proof and air tight&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;b. they are metal boxes that are well insulated, so they are generally fairly fireproof, so says my former firefighter chief father.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Safes&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Safes are a common place to put money, valuables, and document, but they are also targets for robbers. They are also often located in fairly standard places, so are easy to find. As long as you make sure it's as difficult for a robber to find, remove, and open your safe, you are good to go. And spend a little extra to make sure it'll survive a disaster. Since this is so easy to use and there are plenty of resources online that talk about safes and their proper use &amp;amp; setup, I'm not going to get into that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, wall safes can often be yanked out of the wall. A safe just sitting on the floor can be wheeled out using a dolly, or just picked up. Many safes have weak sides, bottom, and top, and only protect from the front/door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Fridge/Freezer&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fridge and freezer is also a moderately common place for robbers to look for money and valuables. However, disguising it can be easy and amusing. It's the old &amp;quot;security by obscurity&amp;quot; that's bemoaned by people, but it can work as long as it's done correctly and with a few other safeguards in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use something that a thief and your family isn't likely going to notice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pill bottles are a good one for the fridge. Make sure they are the &amp;quot;child safe&amp;quot; type and also make it something boring, like an antibiotic that can't be sold on the black market to get high. Also, print out a picture of pills piled up, then put it into the bottle so it looks like the pills are actually in the bottle. Most bottles are amber colored, so it doesn't even need to be a good printout. Putting in a few things for weight and to pass the &amp;quot;shake test&amp;quot; will help. A thief won't take the time to verify the contents, even if they decide to look at the label.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you choose something else for the fridge, whether it's a bottle of V8 juice (because no one in your family likes it), or an &amp;quot;extra&amp;quot; butter container, make sure that it doesn't just sit in one place forever. That'll draw attention to it. Also, make sure you update the container every so often. You don't want it thrown out because it's passed the expiration date.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the freezer, pick a vegetable bag or label a container &amp;quot;meatloaf&amp;quot;. If you really want to scare them away from the container, put a blank label on it with just a few smudges of marker to make it look like it's &amp;quot;mystery meat&amp;quot;. Again, if it's see through, print something out to make it look legit. If it needs to shake, add that effect. If it needs weight, add that, too. Then bury it in with all the other items in the freezer. Make it look like it belongs there so it'll be invisible to anyone who doesn't know what it is. Again, this risks someone just throwing it out while cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you really want to get sneaky, build a fake bump in the back of the compartment. This will not be easy, since you'll need some DIY skills and attaching anything to the plastic will not likely stick, while still needing a way to add and remove the hidden items. There's a lot of moisture, cooling contraction, bumping, and other factors to consider. It also needs to look like it belongs there, as if it's a fan, thermometer, or something the manufacturer would have put there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can try taping an envelope to the bottom of a shelf or drawer, but that blocks light and will leave a shadow. It's also fairly common, so a thief might find it easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2020-02-07T21:50:38.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23171" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2020-02-08T07:12:35.367" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that using a nylon cleaning brush “magically” repels the peanut butter off of anything. When the jar is mostly empty, I turn on the faucet and start scrubbing away inside the jar and viola!, the peanut butter clumps in my sink strainer (which I toss in the garbage). It works really quickly!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30606" LastActivityDate="2020-02-08T07:12:35.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23162" CreationDate="2020-02-10T04:46:11.547" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place it under your underwear or socks in a drawer. If the topmost underwear piece is white and has been stained by you with coffee on purpose, you can virtually guarantee that no one will lift it up and search underneath it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-02-10T04:46:11.547" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23174" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-10T18:48:27.210" Score="5" ViewCount="140" Body="&lt;p&gt;I mean the sponge grip on a sport equipment, only for my own use. Will there be a lot of bacteria in it? If so, how should I clean it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/x9ygH.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/x9ygH.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30474" LastActivityDate="2020-02-14T00:17:22.677" Title="How dirty is sponge grip and how to clean it?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;sports&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23175" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18642" CreationDate="2020-02-10T23:59:58.700" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just thought of this and tried it and it seemed to do the trick.  You might have to play with the length of the slit and make it longer but works well and you can keep the box just as it is&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FgVTp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FgVTp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30625" LastActivityDate="2020-02-10T23:59:58.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23176" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23174" CreationDate="2020-02-11T06:05:48.873" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the sponge wrapped around?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it wrapped around metal or plastic, then washing can be an easy step. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is wrapped around wood, then you should avoid moisture as much as possible. Eventually, if the grip is removable, you might want to wrap the wood with some plastic foil, for protection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wet disinfection:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;water and soap, rinse after;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;any liquid disinfectants; you might want to ask at a local pharmacy; some disinfectants might leave odors (e.g. alcohol based), others might damage the materials in some way (e.g. hydrogen peroxide);&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dry disinfection:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;UV-C light; you should be able to purchase, at least from the internet, a small UV-C lamp for disinfection - the kind that is used even by hospitals. Place the grip under that light for 30 - 60 min. Be sure to expose all areas to the light.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Completely&quot; avoid &quot;contamination&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wrap the grip with some plastic foil (e.g. kitchen wrapping foil), so your hand does not get in contact with the grip; replace the plastic wrap occasionally.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lower the rate at which the grip gets contaminated&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;you probably already do it, but just in case: wash your hands immediately before touching the grip. In that way, there is less bacteria to be transferred to the sponge.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-02-11T06:10:57.963" LastActivityDate="2020-02-11T06:10:57.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15994" CreationDate="2020-02-11T09:42:55.657" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s9fho.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/s9fho.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My pencil dropped down and broke for months and I've fixed it just now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here're some tips share with you, hope it helps if you encountered with &#xA;the same problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Prepare a needle,  as &lt;strong&gt;thin&lt;/strong&gt; as possible, heat top point with lighter,&#xA;util it turning red, then quickly jag the needle into the plastic pin, &#xA;slightly push the needle in, hold on and wait for about one minute, &#xA;finally,&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HKez1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HKez1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; you may slowly pull it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30629" LastActivityDate="2020-02-11T09:42:55.657" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23178" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-11T14:13:00.263" Score="4" ViewCount="993" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a skechers shoes pair. After some time of  usage it started slipping although it looks pretty new. The shoes are very costly but are risky to move with. Can I do something about it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Adding sample pic of shoe base.&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t2k9W.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30600" LastEditorUserId="30600" LastEditDate="2020-02-13T04:59:27.290" LastActivityDate="2020-03-21T19:03:42.873" Title="How to fix slippery sole in shoes?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23179" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23162" CreationDate="2020-02-11T14:42:10.123" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Create a secret drawer compartment in any of you compartment.&#xA;Never share this to anyone in the family and thats it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Follow unstructions present on the link : &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/ptkvHXia4WU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/ptkvHXia4WU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Phplf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30600" LastActivityDate="2020-02-11T14:42:10.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23182" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23178" CreationDate="2020-02-12T13:36:56.407" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I have a pair of new leather soled shoes, I often find that they are very slippery when new. To solve this problem, I put on the the shoes and scuff the soles by shuffling my feet on a concrete sidewalk. It usually doesn't take much to significantly increase their traction. Or you can use coarse sandpaper on the soles instead. However, if the soles are rubber I'm not sure that the sandpaper thing would work, where as I'm pretty sure the sidewalk trick would work on almost any sole material. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19586" LastActivityDate="2020-02-12T13:36:56.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23183" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22973" CreationDate="2020-02-12T13:52:26.370" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash the wall with vinegar first option.  Second if the smell is still there boil water in the room you figure out how .. I have used a kettle it does not work well... I bought a induction stove top single burner so I now use this.  Boil water in a pot of the induction if you have one add 2 table spoons of coffee... let it boil... vinegar can be used too.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Vinegar can be used with so so results in a kettle if the room is small like a bathroom that has offensive soap smells like shampoo ect.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I avoid all products that you can buy for such problems as I have found they generally add more chemicals I will have to deal with later.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;More problems for me... washing with baking soda water and letting it sit for a time then rinsing with vinegar and water may work but will likely work. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30638" LastActivityDate="2020-02-12T13:52:26.370" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23186" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-12T18:44:03.587" Score="4" ViewCount="190" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm part of a small team of datacenter worker drones, and we're constantly wasting time hunting for tools because we can't find what we need.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the case of some tools, I've just taken to buying literally 20 times as many as we need so that we can find them faster. But I can't do that for all of them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many are too expensive to buy one for every person and charge them for lost tools like I understand automotive shops sometimes do. We don't have personal lockers or space to install lockers, nor space for complete duplicates of all tools (one copy per employee) either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What policies or procedures can we try, to reduce misplaced tools and the time wasted therefrom. I looked into public whipping, but labor laws what they are these days, that's off the table.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm also tangentially interested in theories/reading on the topic of time-efficient organization. (Store something where it will be used/needed, avoiding opaque containers)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30640" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T17:44:56.863" Title="Shared tools always getting lost" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23187" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23186" CreationDate="2020-02-12T19:24:51.010" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My suggestion is to duplicate the cheap stuff and everyone has their own personal lockable tool bag/box they are responsible for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The expensive stuff could be tracked via Bluetooth (&lt;a href=&quot;https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-bluetooth-tracker/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Tile&lt;/a&gt;). If it does get misplaced, you can quickly find it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6616" LastActivityDate="2020-02-12T19:24:51.010" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23190" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19942" CreationDate="2020-02-12T20:44:52.350" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This discussion was extremely useful in my current battle with an infected cyst right in the middle of my back where I couldn't reach. I used the loop of tape on the door jam method to hold the 3 by 4 inch bandage and backed into it to secure the bandage. Although it wasn't perfect, it covered about 95% of the wound though it crinkled and stuck to itself a bit. Good enough. That was the first try. I have six more days to perfect my technique. HOWEVER I'd like to contribute to the removal of bandage discussion. Using the medicine cabinet mirror angled with the mirror over the sink so I could see what I was doing, I used the handle of a 1 foot long plastic shoe horn to loosen the bandage edge and a pair of those longish angled pliers to grab that end, I was able to remove the bandage applied by my doctor. The flatter side of the shoe horn was useful to pat down the bandage. Some others said they used a wooden spoon. I did sterilize the materials in boiling water first. Another useful &quot;tool&quot; was a large metal spoon used to remove things like dumplings from boiling water. It worked like the shoe horn to flatten the bandage.    &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30644" LastActivityDate="2020-02-12T20:44:52.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23191" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7715" CreationDate="2020-02-13T05:50:35.343" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep a spray bottle of salted water, not heavily salted, like a tablespoon an quart, in the shower. You can use your softened water. When you feel slimy, spritz it onto your hands and face, then rinse with your softened water. No more slimy. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30648" LastActivityDate="2020-02-13T05:50:35.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23186" CreationDate="2020-02-13T16:50:36.727" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;A place for everything and everything in its place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You mentioned that you tried to use Tile (an audible signal device) to locate items; but, that its efficiency is limited due to the high noise level of the workplace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Visible storage&lt;/strong&gt; may be the solution to your problem. Display tools so that you can see which ones are in stock/storage and which ones aren't. One example of this is the &quot;pegboard&quot; storage systems with detailed silhouettes of tools painted to identify them and their storage positions. There are hooks, bins, racks, shelves, and jars, etc. to choose from. Avoid closed or opaque boxes, drawers, etc. which hide contents. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Such a system is not compact. It will require sufficient space to keep things separate, and accessible. This is not a trivial consideration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Such a system is not inexpensive. It will require an initial significant investment for the materials and installation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The return on your investment depends on your tool replacement cost. Your experience should be your guide. Over time it may pay off in terms of installation, maintenance, and workplace efficiency&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It must be efficient.&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Ideally, your tools are individually stored with labels. When there are more than one of the same tool, number each and store them separately. Use large, clear, specific labels to avoid confusion. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It must be easy.&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;The key to success is how easily tools can be removed and replaced. Any extra effort needed to store the tool will be less effective. Ease of use will encourage your careless or lazy colleagues to cooperate. For example, wind power cords around the tool before you put each into its own labeled, fitted bin or hang the tool so that gravity solves where the power cord hangs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Create a paper trail to trace the tool location.&lt;/strong&gt; You could try to implement a &quot;library card&quot; lending system for borrowing a tool from storage. This &quot;paper trail&quot; can be used to identify the last person using the tool. When a worker takes a tool from storage, a token is placed in the tool storage to indicate which worker has it. Each worker has their own personal token(s).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Initially, some encouragement will be necessary to get everyone on board. This is more effort than the casual sharing that was the norm there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Missing tools do not find their way out of the shop by themselves. There's a chance that they are being discarded by accident or stolen. You'll want to explore each of these personnel possibilities if organization techniques do not remedy bad work habits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-02-13T16:50:36.727" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23193" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-13T16:25:24.977" Score="3" ViewCount="287" Body="&lt;p&gt;Normal washing does not completely remove animal proteins embedded in clothing. Is there a substance that can break down the proteins and render them harmless to allergy sufferers without breaking down the clothing fibers?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30664" OwnerDisplayName="newenglander" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2020-09-20T18:51:47.937" LastActivityDate="2021-01-16T10:02:00.207" Title="How can animal dander be completely removed from clothing?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23195" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-13T21:51:10.367" Score="2" ViewCount="170" Body="&lt;p&gt;I once dropped my phone into a tub of ganache that I was making that I should note (just in case) was a bit smoother than a usual ganache and had too much chocolate (I was following a rubbish recipe). I have left it for 8 months now and only now have I found working headphones that fit into my jack that aren't a friend's. I tested them with my Chromebook and they were really good and then put it in my phone jack to listen to songs. It wasn't working because of the ganache. I found this weird though because most of my headphones were fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30654" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-02-16T20:00:06.463" LastActivityDate="2020-02-19T21:16:37.230" Title="How do I remove ganache from a headphone jack?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;phone&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23196" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23174" CreationDate="2020-02-14T00:17:22.677" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make water base solution using tea tree oil. Great for disinfection! spray on it leave it on and then wipe it off. I believe for home use equipment that's enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30655" LastActivityDate="2020-02-14T00:17:22.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23001" CreationDate="2020-02-14T00:22:18.973" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cover mine with foil on top, then throw it away like monthly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30655" LastActivityDate="2020-02-14T00:22:18.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22976" CreationDate="2020-02-14T00:27:28.563" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can comb your hair in the bathroom after shampooing it and applying balm/mask/conditioner. Comb with WET BRUSH while having any conditioning solution on it rinse and don't comb afterwards. Apply on damp hair any conditioning spray. Is your hair colored?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30655" LastActivityDate="2020-02-14T00:27:28.563" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23200" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-14T09:37:16.927" Score="1" ViewCount="79" Body="&lt;p&gt;Suppose I have a desk phone similar to this one:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/relGu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/relGu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or maybe one that's even smaller, like this one: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Naaq1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Naaq1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When using it, and moving around a bit, getting up from my seat or whatnot - the cord extends (it's flexible and short after all), tugging at the base. And the base, well - it moves, even with a relatively small amount of force exerted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, this isn't really in my office, where I could do whatever I want (e.g. affix the phone to a wall, or drill holes into the desk for affixing the base there, or using strong glue). But - I still want to keep it in place. How would I do that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-02-15T16:08:28.097" LastActivityDate="2020-02-15T16:10:37.860" Title="Prevent phone base from being dragged by cord" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;&lt;office&gt;&lt;desk&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23201" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23200" CreationDate="2020-02-14T09:43:52.130" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;One option is getting a longer cord, which doesn't have the springy character of the ones the phones come with, e.g.:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fg6n0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fg6n0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;however, this has drawbacks: The cord clutters up your desk. It doesn't stay in a neatly packed form like the springy cords. And then, either it's long enough for its length to be a hassle, or not long enough, in which case you find yourself making your phone fly off the desk when you suddenly start tugging, having reached the end of the cord or it having caught on something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-02-15T16:09:53.560" LastActivityDate="2020-02-15T16:09:53.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23202" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23186" CreationDate="2020-02-14T11:00:28.873" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the bicycle shop where I work, each tool board has its own colour of tape wrapped around every tool - this helps people to know where to replace tools when they're done using them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another solution I heard from another mechanic was that each person had a set of numbered (or initialled) tags (just small ones like on a keyring) - every time they took a tool from the board, they hung one of their tags in its place. Then, when they replaced the tool, they took the tag back. That was everybody knew who had the tool, or who took it last.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30657" LastActivityDate="2020-02-14T11:00:28.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23200" CreationDate="2020-02-14T14:14:04.577" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could put non-slip rubber &quot;feet&quot;/tape on the bottom of the console/base of the telephone to help it hold its position when sitting on its support.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A small square pad of non-slip shelf drawer liner (cut to fit with scissors) under the telephone will also help hold it from moving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could reuse an old Yoga or fitness mat as a non-slip pad under your telephone. Cut to size with a scissors. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This solution doesn't change the appearance of the telephone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This won't add weight and the telephone can still be picked-up and repositioned easily. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's important to keep the telephone base and the table/desk it sits on clean and dust/oil/grease free. Even a light coating of dirt/dust will allow the phone to slide more easily. Also, avoid putting the phone on paper or anything that can slide which will defeat (defeet?-chuckle, chuckle) the &quot;fix.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-02-14T17:34:16.170" LastActivityDate="2020-02-14T17:34:16.170" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23200" CreationDate="2020-02-14T16:56:46.703" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; is to replace it with a cordless phone, for example  &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GvQMS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GvQMS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-02-14T16:56:46.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23207" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23200" CreationDate="2020-02-15T11:06:56.263" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this problem many years ago and my solution was good old blu-tack. In my experience, most offices have it in stationery - or it's very cheap to buy if you get it yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would recommend rolling out a long &quot;sausage&quot; which is 1 or 2mm larger in diameter than the height of the feet from the base (likely about 4 or 5mm). Make the sausage long enough to form a continuous rectangle on the base of the phone, then press the phone firmly onto the desk to squash the blu-tack and give a good contact area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-02-15T16:10:37.860" LastActivityDate="2020-02-15T16:10:37.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23208" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23178" CreationDate="2020-02-15T15:49:00.380" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to fix slippery sole in shoes?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do exterior work for several shopping malls in BC and deal with several types of surfaces and weather conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have noted that some shoes and boots are better than others. In fact, I have realized that generally speaking newer shoes or boots have better grip than older ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But this is not foolproof either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example water on some mall entrances that are very smooth and coated with some sort of varnish can be quite slippery at times, especially when wet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each morning there are the usual “walkers” around the mall, whether it is sunny, rainy or snowy. People are funny that way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the gals once showed me her walking cleats she puts on her runners when the surfaces may be slippery. In fact, when she wears them, she will simply leave them one when entering a mall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By the way, she actually swears by the type of cleats she wears! But will they work for you, is anyone’s guess.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is the type of cleats she actually wears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FT8Up.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FT8Up.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.ca/Sfee-Overshoes-Anti-Slip-Silicone-Stainless/dp/B07PF2GBJS/ref=pd_sbs_468_img_1/135-6287065-2122153?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp;pd_rd_i=B07Z7W4MLT&amp;amp;pd_rd_r=a38fc4d4-79ea-4550-8432-c8609a00a915&amp;amp;pd_rd_w=Z0PNX&amp;amp;pd_rd_wg=H2kTe&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=9926bb69-42b9-46e4-b788-f665992e326d&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=WE57CC1SQY0F917AX2EM&amp;amp;psc=1&amp;amp;refRID=WE57CC1SQY0F917AX2EM&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Sfee Ice Cleats&lt;/a&gt; Snow Grips Overshoes Boots, Anti-Slip Silicone Portable Walk Traction Cleats Stainless Steel Spikes for Walking, Jogging, Hiking, Climbing, Fishing, Running, Men, Dog, Kids&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many several types of cleats on the market, so one would have to make their own decision about what brand best fits one’s circumstances.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can alter your your shoes, but there is not going to be any guaranties that it would work either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If one decides to alter their shoes WikiHow has an article &lt;a href=&quot;https://m.wikihow.com/Make-Shoes-Less-Slippery&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;(How to Make Shoes Less Slippery)&lt;/a&gt; on how to make your shoes less slippery.  On of their suggestions is to glue &lt;strong&gt;grip pads&lt;/strong&gt; to the souls of your shoes. I have done this and it works somewhat, but glues never seem to hold the &lt;strong&gt;grip pads&lt;/strong&gt; in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;As in anything regarding one’s safety in the outdoors or indoors, one should always be aware of one’s surroundings. This is the first step in not slipping on ground surfaces.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastEditorUserId="29722" LastEditDate="2020-02-16T16:38:02.347" LastActivityDate="2020-02-16T16:38:02.347" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23210" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19942" CreationDate="2020-02-16T18:16:20.270" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;After a couple of tries I'm finding the best way to apply the bandage is using the long handled shoehorn (with a loop of tape) and long handled spatula to press the edges of the applied bandage. Removal with those tools also works along with a pair of long nose pliers. The fact that everything is reversed in the mirrors (vanity mirror and medicine cabinet mirror combo) makes this difficult task even harder. Stick with it (no pun intended!). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30665" LastActivityDate="2020-02-16T18:16:20.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23211" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23213" CreationDate="2020-02-16T20:34:57.587" Score="2" ViewCount="328" Body="&lt;p&gt;Twice after being skiing with my goggles I had burning eyes. I've researched about goggles but I'm not sure whether they in general have UV protection, and in particular if mine have.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there an easy way to verify that?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To generate UV light I have tried the trick where you color tape blue and purple and put it on the mobile phone led. To detect UV I have used a highlight marker on paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tested filtering the &quot;UV-colored&quot; led light through various goggles and sunglasses however I more or less can only discern that reflection off paper and phosphorescence of the highlighter get a bit darker no matter which goggles/sunglasses I try. It seems that the glasses/goggles diminish the bluish light coming out of the smartphone led overall, but not UV in particular.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So are there better life hacks to measure/see UV filtering in effect and/or to create UV light? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30666" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2020-02-16T23:22:53.853" LastActivityDate="2020-03-06T00:33:46.917" Title="How to make UV light visible" Tags="&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23212" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23195" CreationDate="2020-02-16T20:41:27.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd take toilet paper (that sucks up liquids well), roll it up, then heat up the jack with a blow-drier and then let the toilet paper suck the liquid out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll of course need to take care not to cause more damage then you already have by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;overheating the phone with the blow-drier&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;leaving toilet paper in the jack, that you can't get out&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30666" LastActivityDate="2020-02-16T20:41:27.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23213" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23211" CreationDate="2020-02-16T23:12:37.240" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In most (if not all) cases the LED light of a mobile phone will not produce the wavelength needed for producing UV lights, see comments on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Phone-Into-A-Black-Light-Hack/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Phone-Into-A-Black-Light-Hack/&lt;/a&gt; . In other words, to get UV light you need to buy light sources capable of showing that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regarding how to detect UV light, it's a slight different matter, and there are various substances reacting to UV light, where the most notable and easily accessible one are bills which incorporates stuff shown when exposed to UV light. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sciencecompany.com/Applications-for-Using-Ultraviolet-Light-Lamps.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.sciencecompany.com/Applications-for-Using-Ultraviolet-Light-Lamps.aspx&lt;/a&gt; for other stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, to answer your question on how to verify your googles, then I don't think you can verify it except for getting manufacturers information, or actual use. And even with actual use, most goggles reduce the UV light and don't totally block it, and it's also dependent on the age of your goggles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, if you get burning eyes, I'd suggest spending the extra money on getting something which has verifiable UV protection. You can't buy new eyes...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2020-02-16T23:23:55.290" LastActivityDate="2020-02-16T23:23:55.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23214" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-17T02:17:56.570" Score="1" ViewCount="71" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to make my clothes to repel water (with hydrophobic coating?). Any suggestion of not-so-expensive method to achieve this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7678" LastActivityDate="2020-11-25T22:05:34.857" Title="Cheap non-toxic hydrophobic (spray) coating for fabrics?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23215" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-17T07:11:26.410" Score="0" ViewCount="1575" Body="&lt;p&gt;My family received 10 wireless mice in excellent condition for free, but must eschew the hassle and cost of batteries. How can I add a cable to them to plug them into USB ports like USB mice?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please don't ask me to sell them, then buy new USB mice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2020-02-17T15:36:52.920" LastActivityDate="2020-02-18T20:22:03.750" Title="How can I convert a wireless mouse to USB mouse?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23216" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15521" CreationDate="2020-02-17T08:23:21.637" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use little bit of petrolium jelly / Vaseline&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30670" LastActivityDate="2020-02-17T08:23:21.637" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23217" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23215" CreationDate="2020-02-17T09:37:19.210" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can't. The wireless mice lack circuitry essential for the USB link. By the time you've added that, you've spent more than you would on 10 new USB mice. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-02-17T09:37:19.210" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23218" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23215" CreationDate="2020-02-17T14:11:25.930" Score="2" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;How can I convert a wireless mouse to USB mouse?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You must properly understand the current design of the mouse and the electronics circuit and components. However, they are a business secret, and you will not be able to understand them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Conclusion: you cannot convert them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Please don't ask me to sell them, then buy new USB mice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Nobody asks you to sell them. But if you want USB mice, it is much cheaper to just buy them. You can easily find very good cheap USB mice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep the wireless mice as souvenirs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;crazy hack&lt;/strong&gt; (expensive, a lot of work, under-optimal experience) would be to have some adapters 220V / 110V to 3V, and connect the 3V wires to the battery terminals. The data communication would go wireless, while the power will be wired.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a chance that a phone charger will work, but it might burn your mouse as well, since it generates 5V instead of 3V.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, this site is not the right place to ask for these kinds of hacks. Also, the price of a USB mouse is most likely smaller than the price of the hack anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bottom line: you are welcome to shoot yourself in the foot by converting. However, we warmly recommend you to just use the things the way they were designed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-02-18T11:18:35.117" LastActivityDate="2020-02-18T11:18:35.117" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23220" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23215" CreationDate="2020-02-17T15:34:54.093" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're wanting to get rid of the battery, and want them connected to an USB port. &lt;em&gt;If&lt;/em&gt; you can live with them connecting wirelessly, it could be an option to buy a 1 AA / 2 AA battery eliminator, either powered directly from the main supply or &lt;a href=&quot;https://batteryeliminatorstore.com/collections/aa-battery-eliminators/products/2-aa-cells-usb-source-battery-eliminator&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;by USB&lt;/a&gt;. The price range of these devices varies, a quick search revealed prices from 2-3 USD to 60 USD depending on various factors. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on your level of expertise you can also consider doing this as a DIY project, see &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Battery-Replacement/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;instructables&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://hackaday.com/2010/08/19/replace-batteries-with-usb-power/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;hackaday&lt;/a&gt; for some more information. Basically it involves creating something to put in the battery compartment, and then making a small electrical circuit to provide the needed power.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4490" LastEditorUserId="4490" LastEditDate="2020-02-17T16:10:25.450" LastActivityDate="2020-02-17T16:10:25.450" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23221" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3932" CreationDate="2020-02-17T17:58:34.953" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the Army, even though we were a medical unit made up of mostly medics, everyone had to go to the Motor Pool every week to do preventive maintenance (e.g., check the fluids, look for leaks, throughly clean) by inspecting in, under, around, and on top of our Humvees, ambulances, and 5-ton truck. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Inevitably, we all left the Motor Pool with grease, oil, and such on our uniforms. A Sergeant told me to put my uniform in the washing machine, use the hottest water and strongest agitation settings, and then pour a can of coke in and let it run. Then before putting them in the dryer, make sure to check to be sure all of the grease and stuff is gone. It worked every single time!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;P.S. She didn't mean it had to be Coca-Cola, per se. Just has to be a brown soda, so not 7-Up, Sprite, Fanta Orange, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30674" LastEditorUserId="197" LastEditDate="2020-02-18T18:06:20.890" LastActivityDate="2020-02-18T18:06:20.890" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23133" CreationDate="2020-02-18T00:52:30.803" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;simple binder clip&lt;/strong&gt; is 'portable.'&#xA;It can fit anywhere in your daily carry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, turn the elbow-shaped plug 90° right or left so the weight of the cord can 'rest' on the desk surface beside the laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Slide a simple binder clip onto the edge of a table near the laptop power receptacle. A turn or two of the charger cord wound around (rather than through) the wire 'handles' takes the stress off the vulnerable plug.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YeZmz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YeZmz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;binder clip as cord keeper&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-02-18T00:52:30.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23223" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14054" CreationDate="2020-02-18T03:11:52.170" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pouring over ice will remove a lot of the fizz.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30676" LastActivityDate="2020-02-18T03:11:52.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23224" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-18T08:37:14.553" Score="13" ViewCount="3982" Body="&lt;p&gt;I inflated balloons recently for my child's birthday. After five balloons or so, I had bad taste in my mouth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drinking water helped a bit, but the bad taste stayed for few hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any way to avoid it, e.g. some way to inflate the balloon without having it directly in my mouth?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2020-02-19T21:26:35.397" Title="How to avoid bad taste in mouth while inflating balloons?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23225" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-18T10:07:26.927" Score="2" ViewCount="161" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a whiteboard wall and it's now looking dull. Is there a way to restore to its original condition?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30678" LastActivityDate="2020-06-14T15:52:58.493" Title="How To Restore a Whiteboard Coated Surface?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23226" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23224" CreationDate="2020-02-18T11:23:46.300" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;One solution would be&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Use a plastic tube or buy an electric balloon inflator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or if you don't mind spending a little more, a &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; solution could be&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Fill the balloons with helium.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can then involve the child and have fun getting &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-get-the-helium-voice-604158&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;squeaky voices&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get some more interesting balloons too such as these, and although they can be filled with air (without any pressure) they need to float the right way up (helium is lighter than air).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QIoUk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QIoUk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image from Amazon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit&lt;/strong&gt; – I quote part of the link to making squeaky voices:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Helium Voice Safety&lt;/strong&gt; Helium is non-toxic, but this project can make you lightheaded from breathing in helium instead of air with oxygen. Don't breathe in more than a few breaths of helium. Exhale fully after each breath, then take a deep breath of regular air. Don't repeat the helium voice project over and over again. Never breathe helium directly from a compressed gas canister.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-02-19T13:50:49.133" LastActivityDate="2020-02-19T13:50:49.133" CommentCount="13" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23224" CreationDate="2020-02-18T11:28:44.573" Score="2" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make sure that you do not inhale any of the air escaping from the balloon; you need to close the &quot;mouth&quot; of the balloon (using your fingers) when you prepare to inhale again;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use any kind of pump (manual, electrical...); in this way, you avoid the hyperventilation also - especially if you need to inflate many of them; I guess you already have at least one, if you have any bike / car;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;sometimes I do the following trick in order to not touch the balloon with my lips: I create a kind of a ring with my fingers (thumb and index), fitting the mouth of the balloon, my fingers being acting as a spacer; I would then blow the air touching the sides of my own fingers, instead of touching directly the mouth of the balloon; for not drawing in balloon air, I would use the middle finger to (temporarily) close the neck of the balloon;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-02-18T11:44:45.490" LastActivityDate="2020-02-18T11:44:45.490" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23228" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22976" CreationDate="2020-02-18T17:17:24.713" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This will be difficult to pinpoint a good solution without more details.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is your hair frizzy? Then it is possible that your hair is just really dry and doing deep conditioning once x week will help immensely. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is your hair not frizzy but just kind of like a &quot;halo&quot; and you want it to lay better? Try getting a plastic spray bottle and filling it 50% water and 50% conditioner. Spray when going out and flatten hair with hands. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22302" LastActivityDate="2020-02-18T17:17:24.713" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23229" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23195" CreationDate="2020-02-18T19:32:13.530" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you put the phone jack into the hole, you smashed anything that was plugging the hole into new places that aren't going the be accessible to cleaning from the outside. You might get luck cleaning it out with a vacuum, but not likely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll have to take the phone apart to remove it. This can be tricky and should be done very carefully with reading instructions or watching videos about your exact model. Some phones require a very specific disassembly order and some require special tools. Once you get in there, you might be able to gently remove some of the dried material with a toothpick or a toothbrush. Some might be harder to remove, so using a minor solvent and a cotton swab might work. Just make sure that there's no solvent or cotton remaining when you close up the phone and turn it on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, you'll still need to clean out the receptacle itself. You can try flushing it out with the solvent, when you still have the phone apart. You can also try gently using a toothpick to knock out pieces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd avoid using paper products, since paper towels tend to leave fibers behind and toilet paper is designed to disintegrate when it gets wet. And regular copy or notebook paper likely won't soak up liquids like you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other option is to take it to someone who does cell phone repair professionally. It's not a hack, but it's better than destroying your phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2020-02-18T19:32:13.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23230" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23224" CreationDate="2020-02-18T19:46:48.813" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Any short section of tube (a drinking straw, section of pipe, ball point pen with the ink cartridge removed etc) can be used to inflate a balloon without coming into contact with the rubber. Insert the tube into the neck of the balloon. If the tube is smaller than the neck, pinch the slack and then roll it so the balloon wraps the tube well. By leaving part of the tube sticking out of the balloon you can then inflate the balloon without touching the rubber&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before now I've had good success using one of those nozzles that comes with a cartridge of silicone sealant -&#xA;It can be trimmed so it has a big hole in one end but still has a tapered section that makes it easier to feed into the balloon neck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you fill balloons and other things often it would be worth investing in a double action inflator pump:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6LhnC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The rate these things inflate balloons is unbelievable; maybe 3 - 5 cycles. They're also great for paddling pools, air beds, water inflatables etc - all things that stay mold free longer if they aren't inflated with moist air from your lungs &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-02-19T21:26:35.397" LastActivityDate="2020-02-19T21:26:35.397" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23231" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23215" CreationDate="2020-02-18T20:06:39.770" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;This would possibly be better off asked on electronics.stackexchange&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My thoughts on it are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;obtain a usb extension cable &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hack the connector apart sufficiently to take power and ground wires off it but not so much that it is destroyed and non functional &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;plug the wireless receiver into it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;mount the receiver end of it (including receiver) inside the case of the mouse &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;send the 5v from the usb cable to though a 5v to 3v converter (common component) and wire it to the battery door contacts&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You now have a wired mouse that still employs the wireless part in a way that can't get lost or separated from the mouse. If you're happy to just have the power down a cable and still have to use up another USB port for the receiver, perhaps look at getting a USB battery charger designed to charge two AA batteries- it will probably convert the 5v USB into 3v or so and apply it across the batteries in series  - it's hence a 5v to 3v ish converter on the end of a wire and if you can hack it into the internals of the mouse and wire it up it'll power it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Give consideration to mounting the cable in a way that repeated movement won't fatigue it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;OR&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;for a hack utilising the usb charger above, consider modifying the mouse so it has external metal contacts on the base /edge that are permanently wired to the battery connectors&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fit rechargeable batteries to the mouse&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hack together a cradle with spring contacts (after you've finished hacking the charger apart you should have a couple) so you can just place the mouse in it to charge it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;run a wall watt charger if you don't want to leave your computer on and consume x hundred watts just to charge the mouse overnight &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;OR&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;buy high capacity rechargeable batteries - you'll need to change them once or twice a year (not a great imposition, IMHO) and a charger and swap them like a non lifehacker would :)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;OR&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;investigate the swap shop / freecycle / local exchange of goods services and put them up for direct swap for wired ones&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also consider that anything hacky might take a few hours for the first mouse and an appreciable amount of time for the subsequent ones. Factoring your hourly rate of pay onto the conversion it would far outweigh the cost of simply paying to replace the mouse with a wired one. Perhaps you could donate the mice to charity, or a local school that would appreciate them (and show their appreciation by offering wired ones in exchange?). A local computer shop or office setup business might have access to new wired mice (like the default basic ones that come with new PCs) if they also supply new high quality mice as part of a computer package - my last place of work bought hundreds of houses desktop PCs tray cane with mouse and keyboard but offered all employees top notch Logitech mice and keyboards anyway and binned the bundled ones &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-02-18T20:22:03.750" LastActivityDate="2020-02-18T20:22:03.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23232" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19942" CreationDate="2020-02-19T20:50:42.200" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In countries with free health-care many people don't realize that in such cases you can just go to your regular clinic and request a help from the nurse there. At least in Poland you can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30694" LastEditorUserId="30694" LastEditDate="2020-02-23T17:28:48.853" LastActivityDate="2020-02-23T17:28:48.853" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23233" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23195" CreationDate="2020-02-19T21:16:37.230" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Headphone jacks are usually quite resistant to shorts, unless there is output on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is possible to disconnect the battery, I would probably get some &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;isopropyl alcohol (also known as isopropanol)&lt;/a&gt;, carefully pour some into the jack and use a needle to scrub out what didn't come out by itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why isopropanol? We use it at work to clean printed circuit boards and it works well. It is safe to use in cleaning electronics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you cannot take out the battery, the above might work as well but it will probably damage your phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30694" LastActivityDate="2020-02-19T21:16:37.230" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23234" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-20T01:02:35.853" Score="1" ViewCount="163" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm having the hardest time keeping my white lab coat clean without the embroidery ink fading/spreading.  Any tips?  I wash in cold water and dry on low heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30697" LastActivityDate="2020-02-21T01:46:03.130" Title="How to stop embroidery ink from spreading onto a white lab coat?" Tags="&lt;stain&gt;&lt;washing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23193" CreationDate="2020-02-20T04:39:11.253" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There a couple of solutions that you can use to remove animal dander&#xA;   from your fabric. Please find them below:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;HEPA filter vacuum cleaner:&#xA;Use hand attachment of this cleaner to suck dander from your clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lint brush: You can use this to remove the visible animal danders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hypo allergenic pet wipes: This can be used to neutralize the&#xA;allergic effects of dander. Advised to use only on dark and sturdy&#xA;fabrics as vapor content can cause stain. If unknown about the type&#xA;of your fabric, try the wipe in unidentified spot and continue&#xA;according to the result.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wash using hot water: Local cloth washers&#xA;have advised to wash them in hottest water possible. This can destroy&#xA;the microbial allergic particles. Along with, try to use allergen&#xA;laundry detergent. The market has a wide range of allergen laundry&#xA;detergents that you can select from.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2020-02-20T04:39:11.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23236" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3932" CreationDate="2020-02-20T09:07:18.233" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A standard technique for deodorizing is to apply vacuum, possibly heating at the same time. The reason the diesel stinks is that it is slowly evaporating, and we detect the vapors. (Solid particles can also have a smell, but that's not the problem here.) The way to permanently get the smelly diesel components out of your sweater is to put it in a vacuum chamber. This is not the sort of thing most people have lying around, but if you posted on craigslist it's likely someone in your city would let you use one. Home or shop vacuum chambers are used by people that do casting for art or product design as well as chemists that need to make powders very dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use this technique, best success would be obtained by wrapping the fabric in something else that can adsorb small amounts of diesel. The vacuum will cause the diesel to evaporate off, but may not pull all of it out of the chamber. The added absorbent material will prevent the diesel from being redeposited on the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2020-02-20T09:07:18.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23237" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23234" CreationDate="2020-02-21T01:46:03.130" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You're already doing the right thing to minimise dye colour bleeding.&lt;br&gt;Here are some reasons you may be having a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dye Bleeding You Cannot Control&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If the color loss happens due to the following reasons, it is beyond your control:&lt;br&gt;(especially if only one of the embroidery yarns colour is affected.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Incorrect dyeing techniques or poor quality dye were used during manufacturing&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The incorrect dye was used for the type of yarn (not all dyes work on all kinds of yarn)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The dye was not properly rinsed out leaving an excess of unattached dye in the yarn&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The manufacturer did not use a fixative or mordant to bind the dye to the yarn&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe you can contact the company that provided the embroidery service to consult with them regarding some remedy. Perhaps the materials were faulty and there have been other complaints that can be tracked to that particular colour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One source I found suggested &quot;setting&quot; the dye colours using salt and vinegar. Several other sources strongly discouraged the practice as ineffective and a waste of materials and effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-02-21T01:46:03.130" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23238" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23251" CreationDate="2020-02-21T04:18:35.070" Score="-1" ViewCount="309" Body="&lt;p&gt;I lengthen my hair to be gathered to a ponytail when the time comes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I started that process about 3 months ago from starting point, that is, after totally shaving my head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;My problem&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My problem is that I went to a barber that did for me the following crappy job:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have asked the barber to &lt;em&gt;only shave&lt;/em&gt; my hair in the crescent around each ear in which my hair is somewhat more curly for some reason &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; in the lowest part of hair of the nape, where my hair is also somewhat more curly for some reason. I recall I also pointed on the areas &quot;exactly&quot; (quote marks because this is interpretable, of course).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead, the barber trimmed some of the hair &lt;em&gt;covering my ear&lt;/em&gt; also, thus somewhat (~25%) destroying the balance I had for 3 months and thus lengthening the process from about 6 months to 7 months approximately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Interim notes&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1)&lt;/strong&gt; I live in the country in which I met this barber as an expat and me and him didn't speak the same mother tongue, but a similar problem happened to me in my far past with other barbers which did share my mother tongue, yet didn't understand that by &quot;around the ear&quot; and &quot;in the end of the nape&quot; (or similar terms and with pointing directly) I meant only to the curly lines and &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; to the regular head hair that covers them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2)&lt;/strong&gt; Interestingly enough, another barber in front of that barber did understand me but she already closed the shop when I went to that barber.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;My question&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How to cover hair for a barber to prevent cutting that particular hair?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is to ask;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;What kind of flexible (rubber stripe) or hat or whatever I could use to &quot;mecanically&quot; cover the main parts of the hair (such as hair covering the ear or covering the lowest part of hair of the nape) so it would be clear, even without lingual explanations, that I want only the aforementioned curly parts to be trimmed?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;Yes, I know &quot;some barbers are better than others&quot; but I need an &quot;hacky&quot; way to prevent this problem that happened to me too many times already.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Why I believe I was wrongly accused in XY problem&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;XY problem is a general rule that can have exceptions; following it fanatically does more harm than good and anyway I have started with a problem and not with a question, in this case, so XY is totally interpretive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user30701" LastEditorDisplayName="user30701" LastEditDate="2020-02-25T13:32:42.763" LastActivityDate="2020-02-25T13:32:42.763" Title="How to cover hair for a barber to prevent cutting that particular hair?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;hair&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23239" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23238" CreationDate="2020-02-21T05:23:24.403" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest a different approach to covering or tying your hair before going to have it cut.&lt;br&gt;You shouldn't have to go to that extreme.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't rely on a description to be understood the same way you intend.&lt;br&gt;Doing that is not reliable as you've discovered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest that you use a diagram. &lt;strong&gt;A picture is worth a thousand words.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt; -  Find an image of the hair style you want in a magazine or online.&lt;br&gt; - Print it and take it with you to your hair stylist/barber.&lt;br&gt; - If you don't have or can't find an image of the hair style you want,&lt;br&gt; - make, or get a front, side, and rear view of your own head&lt;br&gt; - draw what you want directly on the picture(s).&lt;br&gt;You can get prints from a photo booth.&lt;br&gt;Enlarge them in a photocopier if you want for clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you show the marked-up pictures to your barber, there should be no misunderstanding. Most creative people I have met find descriptions are not so explicit as a photo or diagram. If you use your own head as the example, that's even less chance for misunderstanding or miscalculations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-02-21T05:23:24.403" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23238" CreationDate="2020-02-21T12:25:06.247" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;By far the easiest method to get the ponytail that's your goal is to simply stay away from all barbers for a year or more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;But I'll have shaggy hair over my ears and collar!&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are home trimming tools that cost (in the USA) only about twice as much as a barber haircut (they're often marketed for beards, but they work equally well for head hair).  You can use one of these to trim the area above your ears yourself, and either use two mirrors or ask a trusted friend to trim the part above your collar.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every time you do this, you'll save the cost of a barber visit, and you'll get exactly the trim you want (at least on the ears, and it's likely your friend will understand you better than the barber does for the neck trim).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2020-02-21T12:25:06.247" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23242" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="178" CreationDate="2020-02-21T20:23:16.173" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;For best efficiency and fastest boil on your existing stove, you need to change a couple things.  As noted in another answer, start by covering your vessel -- but use a metal pot (or can) big enough to just cover the burner element you're using, and put in only about 25% more water than you need (to allow for evaporation).  Smaller pot wastes heat from the burner, larger means you're heating more water and pot than necessary, and same with too much water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, turn the burner &lt;em&gt;all the way up.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Normally, you shouldn't do this to make things heat or cool faster (an A/C unit, space heater, etc. won't heat or cool the room faster at maximum), but in this case, this will run the burner at maximum output, and since your just-right size vessel is capturing all that heat, you'll get the most heat into your water the fastest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, as noted in another answer, don't wait for a full boil, use a thermometer to get the water to the &lt;em&gt;right&lt;/em&gt; temperature for your bevereage and taste.  Now, go have some hot chocolate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2020-02-21T20:23:16.173" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23243" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-22T20:56:29.310" Score="3" ViewCount="253" Body="&lt;p&gt;The last corner of the fitted sheet does not go smoothly, even with elastic holders. How do I get the last corner to fit?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30716" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2020-02-23T16:53:00.943" LastActivityDate="2020-02-27T21:58:22.187" Title="How do I slip on the last corner of a fitted sheet?" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23244" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23243" CreationDate="2020-02-23T01:49:14.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to put the bottom fitted sheet onto a mattress is after it has been mangled (ironed)—as opposed to hot out of the dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some don't want to go to the trouble of pressing their sheets.&lt;br&gt;I certainly don't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I fit the top corners and then one bottom corner as you do. Leave the remaining corner inside out. Place your fist inside the corner as if it was a pocket. Use your fist to pull (and stretch) the sheet by this corner over the mattress corner and downward until the elastic edge is below the mattress. With your free hand to help, turn the corner to the correct position and tuck it in. Continue by working on the head, foot, and sides of the sheet to finish the fit. As you push your fist downward, you'll naturally run out of sheet as you approach the bottom. This is the desired effect. You'll also want to take care not to snag your nails. Good work, TAXLADYX.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works due to the amount of force you can exert with your fist is much greater than the grip you can hold onto the sheet fabric with your fingers. The corner of the sheet fabric which is quite sturdy, helps disperse your effort to the rest of the sheet to stretch it evenly into a smooth tight fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-02-23T01:49:14.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23243" CreationDate="2020-02-23T09:46:02.970" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fitted sheets that have fabric dudes sewn into corners are generally more reliable than rectangles of fabric that have elastic hoops at each corner &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you tumble dry your sheet it may have shrunk and will be an ill fit. Dry your sheet less in the dryer and put it on the mattress while it is still damp. leave the duvet/blanket/cover off for a while to allow the sheet to dry naturally &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it is old and has been tumble dried a lot it may forever be a worse fit than a new one; replacement would be the option in this case, but try fitting damp or wet (spun but not dried) in the first instance &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your bed has a foot board, pulling the mattress onto it so it is slightly bent will shorten the distance a tight sheet has to fit over and make for an easier fit, but ensure  the corners are well fitted for when you push the mattress back otherwise they may just ping off again&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-02-23T09:46:02.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23248" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23243" CreationDate="2020-02-23T16:57:07.177" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Great question! It's incredible how difficult this still is in the 21st century!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My trick is to:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) LIFT the mattress,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) put my foot on the bed base, under the mattress&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) lower the mattress so it rests on my knee&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This forms a bend in the mattress, shortening the distance between this corner and the other 3&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) use both hands to pull the corner over the mattress&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;5) as long as the sheet is sufficiently pulled under the mattress, it will stay in place as you lower the corner to its normal place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2020-02-23T16:57:07.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23250" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23211" CreationDate="2020-02-23T23:39:39.593" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can purchase a thing called a &lt;em&gt;UV Dosimetry tag&lt;/em&gt; on-line. These are little paper stickers with a UV-sensitive yellow dye on one side and stickytape on the other so you can stick them on things conveniently. The dye side gradually changes color to green with exposure to UV light- more UV gives you a darker green. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To see if UV is getting through your glasses, put a UV tag inside your goggles with the yellow side in contact with the goggle lens and place it out in direct sunlight. Place another tag yellow side up in the sun next to your goggles as a comparison standard. If UV is getting through the goggle lens material, it will turn the sticker green. Comparing the shade of green on the inside sticker with that of the outside sticker will give you an idea of how much, if any, of the UV coming from the sun is getting blocked by the lens material. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-02-23T23:39:39.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23251" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23238" CreationDate="2020-02-23T23:57:24.560" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you need a device to get your haircut,&lt;br&gt;… get/buy a &lt;strong&gt;rubber mens/women's swimming cap&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r1man.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r1man.png&quot; alt=&quot;swimming cap&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructions for use:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pull it over your head.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;It s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-s to cover all the hair on your head.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cover all the hair you don't want cut&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Expose only what hair you want removed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Done.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Sit down in the barber's chair.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-02-24T00:23:23.073" LastActivityDate="2020-02-24T00:23:23.073" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23252" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-24T05:34:21.020" Score="6" ViewCount="1291" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm in Beijing, and due to the coronavirus, most restaurants are closed, and most of those that are open are take-away only.  It's generally best not to go out.  I'd like to cook but I'm limited to what I have available:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a flat-bottom kettle (i.e., no coil),&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a teaspoon,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a bowl,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a pair of scissors, and&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a old pasta sauce glass jar that fits in the kettle. [&lt;em&gt;Update&lt;/em&gt;: The links in the answers suggest this might be useful---I was about to throw it away.]&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also have access to: (a) a nearby shop which sells fruit and vegetables, and (b) an &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wumart.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wumei supermarket&lt;/a&gt; about 1.5kms away.  I'd prefer not to buy kitchenware because my room is tiny so I'd have trouble storing it, and I'd probably have to throw anything I buy away in two months or so when I move.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have no stove, tabletop burner nor anything like that (unless I go out and buy one, and I don't intend to)---just a kettle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recently, I've been feeling unwell partly due to eating only kettle-cooked pasta, instant noodles, and some kind of imported muesli.  I really want to have more variety and nutrition, and I'd strongly prefer something vegetarian.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Question&lt;/strong&gt;: How can I cook a nutritious vegetarian meal using only a kettle, a teaspoon, a bowl, and a pair of scissors?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30541" LastEditorUserId="30541" LastEditDate="2020-02-25T00:42:07.223" LastActivityDate="2020-02-26T07:10:38.143" Title="How can I cook a nutritious vegetarian meal using only a kettle, a teaspoon, a bowl, and a pair of scissors?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23252" CreationDate="2020-02-24T06:13:30.903" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanching_(cooking)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;blanche&lt;/a&gt; many kinds of vegetables using boiling water from the kettle. I don't know how long you have to do this for most vegetables, but my does it to celery using just 1 kettle's worth of boiling water (without a stove or reheating). Presumably you could reboil the water and repeat the process if necessary. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30726" LastActivityDate="2020-02-24T06:13:30.903" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23252" CreationDate="2020-02-24T09:30:32.233" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are many &quot;food hacks&quot; or &quot;bachelor recipes&quot; that use only a kettle to prepare a meal. Some of them include:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;First put some water into the kettle (at least enough to completely cover the heating coils). Put foods into a freezer bag, then hang the bag into the kettle. &lt;strong&gt;It must not touch the heating coils.&lt;/strong&gt; It's best to pull then opening over the rim of the kettle and secure the bag in place by shutting the kettle's lid. Please make sure the bags you use are food safe and don't melt at boiling temperatures.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You can cook rice and pasta directly in a kettle, but cleanup will be hard or impossible. Make sure to pull the power plug befor putting your spoon into the kettle to get the rice / pasta out!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could cook ingredients that need a longer boiling time (like lentils, chickpeas, rice and harder vegetables) in a thermos flask. The flask keeps the water at boiling temperature just long enough to cook those ingredients. Maybe you could replace a thermos flask with any tight sealing container that gets tightly packed into thick blankets as soon as the boiling water was added. It won't be as well-cooked as traditional pot-on-stove cooking, but it may be a welcome change.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eat things that don't need long boiling, like couscous, rice noodles or oat meal. Put it with any seasoning you like into a bowl, pour boiling water on top and cover it with a lid to keep the heat inside. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use nutritious ingredients that don't need much boiling, like nuts, peanuts, seeds (like sesame), tofu, fruits and vegetables that can be blanched.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use spices and herbs to make bland meals more appetizing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are websites dedicated to cooking only with a kettle, like &lt;a href=&quot;https://cookingwithkettle.wordpress.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Cook-with-Just-a-Kettle&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;. Be aware though, if you put ingredients directly into the kettle (without a freezer bag), it'll probably be impossible to get it clean again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some websites propose to put a small, unopened can of food directly into the kettle. I advice against this, because the heated can is under preassure and the contents could squirt in your direction when you try to open it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2020-02-26T07:10:38.143" LastActivityDate="2020-02-26T07:10:38.143" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23255" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23252" CreationDate="2020-02-24T16:41:51.420" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can make a more nutritious soup by heating the broth (from a can or a cube/powder) to a strong boil in your kettle and pouring it over thinly sliced vegetables, plus some noodles and egg if you wish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can hard boil or soft boil eggs in the shell using a kettle without much mess.  You may be able to poach as well (using the freezer bag method as described in Elmy's comment to make cleanup easier).   Eggs are a good protein source to help you recover from not feeling well after long periods of eating only noodles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also consider eating fruits and nuts that don't require cooking to help you stay healthy and avoid sickness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22828" LastActivityDate="2020-02-24T16:41:51.420" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23256" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23252" CreationDate="2020-02-25T06:28:05.277" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The other answers give you some very interesting solutions. I will not dig into them any more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I just want to tell you that I was able to handle situations with a lot less tools than you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I only had a knife. I created fresh salads (I was able to buy a variety of vegetables and fruits).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I did not have even a knife. I ate the fruits / vegetables as if they were apples. Removing the inedible peel - the mighty teeth. Of course, I stood away from potatoes, hard shelled stuff (nuts)... I have to admit that this was an exceptional case.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Imagination is the limit. And the will to survive :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-02-25T06:28:05.277" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23257" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23243" CreationDate="2020-02-26T01:04:16.937" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been using this method to great success for the past few years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obviously, I'm assuming that you have the correct size fitted sheet for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sleepadvisor.org/mattress-size-chart/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;correct size bed&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h1&gt;Start with opposite Corners&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hardest to reach corner&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Opposite corner from step 1&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The other two corners (doesn't matter which)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For all corners, make sure that the elastic is &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;under&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; the mattress, not on the side of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should keep the fitted sheet snug and neat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12927" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2020-02-26T01:04:16.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23259" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-26T10:46:31.327" Score="2" ViewCount="150" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a coffee machine which can make espresso. It has a grinder and a brewing unit, and it takes water from a dedicated container, not from a tap. It looks mostly like this picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.canstockphoto.com/modern-coffee-machine-55781561.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.canstockphoto.com/modern-coffee-machine-55781561.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It detects scale accumulation (using just a counter of cups of coffee, I guess), and now it tells me I should run a descaling program &lt;strong&gt;using an original descaling liquid&lt;/strong&gt;. I did this in the past, using a small liquid container which came with the machine. The descaling program runs about 30 minutes, doing weird things like sucking the liquid into the machine, heating it and spitting it back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I imagine that such a descaling liquid is just a weak acid (maybe acetic or citric acid), chosen so that it will not dissolve the machine's innards. The size of the original container was about 250 ml, and the machine diluted it to about 1 L.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prepare such a liquid myself?&#xA;Which acid to use?&#xA;Which concentration?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1905" LastActivityDate="2020-03-13T09:27:33.987" Title="How to remove scale from coffee machine?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;chemicals&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23260" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-02-27T08:58:49.413" Score="23" ViewCount="11214" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my office place, the elevator can only be called and/or operated by buttons that are touch sensitive. Pressing them with gloves or my jacket won't work. With current affairs going on, even though I thoroughly wash my hands, I really don't like to press these buttons with my skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My current workaround is taking the stairs (not always practical) or waiting for someone that needs to get to the same floor, with which I have some moral issues. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any practical way to operate these touch sensitive buttons without actually touching them with my skin? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30742" LastActivityDate="2020-08-23T10:24:24.603" Title="How to press a touch sensitive elevator button without touching it" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="14" CommentCount="14" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23261" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-27T10:17:31.123" Score="27" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy some&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;gloves intended for mobile phone use&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/slp/mobile-phone-gloves/d74xsrkzep3d524&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;these&lt;/a&gt;. They have strands of metal woven into them. Mobile phone screens used to be touch sensitive, but now the electronics do not detect pressure, but the presense of a finger at the surface or nearby (or other detectable object, such as a stylus).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;tap by &lt;em&gt;hovering&lt;/em&gt; a finger close to its surface  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;but you might still accidentally touch the button.&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;So my &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; solution is to &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wrap a small piece of kitchen (aluminium) foil around one finger tip&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and touch the button with that. Then drop the foil into a bag or bin so you don't have to touch the other side of it. I have tested this on my mobile phone. The first time it did not immediately work: I had to &lt;em&gt;hold&lt;/em&gt; my wrapped finger against the screen, but on subsequent attempts I could tap the screen successfully. Using a piece of paper did not work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A simpler version would be to&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hold a strip of aluminium foil against the button with one hand, press with a finger of the other hand&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-02-29T21:06:17.967" LastActivityDate="2020-02-29T21:06:17.967" CommentCount="20" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-27T12:48:20.343" Score="15" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simplest and least wasteful method: use your hands to operate the buttons, wash your hands afterwards. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any other methods will just move the (potential) contamination around, so you'd have to use disposable or washable items.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-02-27T12:48:20.343" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23263" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-27T17:08:33.090" Score="51" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your biggest problem is not the touch sensitive button, but your (justified) fear of contracting germs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My quick-hack for all kinds of surfaces that must be touched but aren't clean is to &lt;strong&gt;use the back of my hand or my finger&lt;/strong&gt;. You can push mechanical and touch operated buttons by curling in your finger and pressing the back of a finger joint or knuckle to the button.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might still catch some harmful germs this way, but they stay on the back of your hand until you wash them away. People usually use their fingertips whenever they touch their face (scratch an itch or rub your eyes). As long as you remember not to rub your eyes with the backside of your finger or hand, the risk of contracting harmful germs is reduced compared to pushing the button with your fingertip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, this does not eliminate the need to wash your hands. It just reduces the risk of accidently bringing harmful germs in contact with your face before you wash your hands. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2020-03-01T15:11:56.960" LastActivityDate="2020-03-01T15:11:56.960" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-27T17:31:22.677" Score="23" Body="&lt;p&gt;An easier solution might be to just bring alcohol wipes in your pocket and wipe the button first. (the small kind that would be used before blood work or a injection).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;May as well wipe them all and help everyone out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30746" LastActivityDate="2020-02-27T17:31:22.677" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-27T19:20:04.153" Score="21" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming the buttons use a body capacitance detector (as is the case with touch controlled lamp dimmers, wall switches, and smart phone screens), you can use a stylus intended for a cell phone or tablet and get the same effect -- and the business end of the stylus need never touch your skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2020-02-27T19:20:04.153" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23266" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23243" CreationDate="2020-02-27T21:58:22.187" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Secure the bottom two corners of the fitted sheet to the mattress - then, while holding the top 2 corners in opposite hands,  leap across the bed and secure the top two at the same time. Your body will be in a 'Y' shape position if you have done this correctly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30751" LastActivityDate="2020-02-27T21:58:22.187" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-28T02:17:33.980" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a touch screen pen which can be used on mobiles - example is &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.ca/LifeFan-Stylus-Precise-Double-Replacement/dp/B07FJXMMRP&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.ca/LifeFan-Stylus-Precise-Double-Replacement/dp/B07FJXMMRP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notice the wired gauze portion on the back. That works on touch screens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30754" LastEditorUserId="10670" LastEditDate="2020-02-28T18:19:57.043" LastActivityDate="2020-02-28T18:19:57.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23268" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-28T08:58:22.980" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a pomme frite.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have only tried with hot or luke warm pommes frites but see no reason why it should not work with a cold.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can make them at home or buy them at a shop; then keep them in a small box in a pocket. Make sure the box is tight and does not leak oil though, as pommes frites are quite oily.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can reuse the pomme frite several times (there is no need to estimate how many times you go up and down in the elevator every day and cook before hand) so unless you plan on travelling vertically for many many times one pomme frite a day should work. If you should happen to wear out your pomme frite there is often a shop nearby (ysc may vary)* to purchase a new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on your respect for germs you might not want to eat it afterwards; but the taste should be about the same.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, if you are sensitive about your health. The best thing you can do is probably taking the stairs anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*)Your Size of Community&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4099" LastEditorUserId="4099" LastEditDate="2020-02-28T09:12:52.140" LastActivityDate="2020-02-28T09:12:52.140" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23269" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-28T14:09:45.307" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wrap your finger in cling wrap.  Discard after use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30765" LastActivityDate="2020-02-28T14:09:45.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23270" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-28T15:44:25.633" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are gloves available that allow you to use your mobile phone while wearing gloves.   They conduct enough electricity to allow &quot;touch&quot; sensitive (actually electric conduction sensitive) interfaces to work.  The gloves are pretty cheap and available everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's an inexpensive version from Amazon.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07WJ4TPTZ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/HONYAR-Gloves-Winter-Touch-Screen/dp/B07WJ4TPTZ/ref=sr_1_14?crid=27NFPMNHAV1JB&amp;amp;dchild=1&amp;amp;keywords=cell+phone+gloves&amp;amp;qid=1582904607&amp;amp;sprefix=cell+phone+glo%2Caps%2C180&amp;amp;sr=8-14&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30768" LastActivityDate="2020-02-28T15:44:25.633" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23272" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-28T19:37:10.653" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do everyone a favour - bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer, and use it on the button before (or perhaps while) you press it. Clean button! Then possibly clean your hands again afterwards. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4405" LastActivityDate="2020-02-28T19:37:10.653" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-28T19:39:50.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use the point of a knife and touch it to the edge of the button where no human finger usually touches.  The surface area contacting the button is extremely small, a lot smaller that the surface of your finger.  Statistically speaking, if the surface area is a thousand times smaller, that's a thousand times better than using your finger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or use a copper wire and burn the end of it with a lighter to sterilize it afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30776" LastActivityDate="2020-02-28T19:39:50.623" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23274" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-28T21:12:11.570" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use your elbow, just make sure not to lick it later.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30779" LastActivityDate="2020-02-28T21:12:11.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23275" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23276" CreationDate="2020-02-29T04:00:59.290" Score="5" ViewCount="334" Body="&lt;p&gt;A friend of mine has been ill of flu  since many weeks ago.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Today, while meeting him, he was reading some of my papers and while reading them he coughed several times. I already washed-cleaned  everything else that was around us. The only thing I haven't cleaned yet is my papers.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know what can I do to disinfect them totally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't spray them because that'd ruin them obviously.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was reading that the sun can kill some germs, if I put them off directly to sun shine, will they be totally disinfected?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could get new copies but it will be too much copies, additional to my own notes and remarks on most on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is the some way to clean them without ruin them? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you in advance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30783" LastEditorUserId="30783" LastEditDate="2020-02-29T04:19:52.297" LastActivityDate="2020-03-21T03:24:37.823" Title="How can I clean my papers from someone's coughs?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;health&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23276" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23275" CreationDate="2020-02-29T06:09:48.950" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bake your notes in a pre-heated oven for a few minutes.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to what virology online, 56°C / 133°F for 15+ minutes — hardly enough to do any damage to your notes that you'd notice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hindawi.com/journals/av/2011/734690/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;The dried virus on smooth surfaces retained its viability for over 5&#xA;  days at temperatures of 22–25°C and relative humidity of 40–50%, that&#xA;  is, typical air-conditioned environments. However, virus viability was&#xA;  rapidly lost (&gt;3 log10) at higher temperatures and higher relative&#xA;  humidity (e.g., 38°C, and relative humidity of &gt;95%).&lt;br&gt; …&lt;br&gt; In the&#xA;  present study, we have demonstrated that SARS CoV can survive at least&#xA;  two weeks after drying at temperature and humidity conditions found in&#xA;  an air-conditioned environment. The virus is stable for 3 weeks at&#xA;  room temperature in a liquid environment but it is easily killed by&#xA;  heat at 56°C for 15 minutes &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.who.int/csr/sars/survival_2003_05_04/en/#&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;[9]&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-02-29T06:09:48.950" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23277" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10560" CreationDate="2020-02-29T14:58:24.473" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I agree with the piston like advice. Do you know what a push pop ice cream or popsicle is? They have a plastic piece that pushes the ice cream up and it looks just like a piston and it may be the exact size you need! And they're only a 1.00 at a convenient store or 2 or 3 bucks for a box of them at Walmart but they only have orange sherbet ones and jolly rancher ones! But it would save you trouble trying to find something else. I mean it's the closest thing to a piston I can think of!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30788" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-03-01T19:11:42.190" LastActivityDate="2020-03-01T19:11:42.190" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23278" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-02-29T17:59:10.900" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you have keys on you? Use those.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A pen on hand? Use the back end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30790" LastActivityDate="2020-02-29T17:59:10.900" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23279" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10560" CreationDate="2020-02-29T18:19:51.990" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have a go at this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;open the tube lid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;inflate the tube by squeezing the folded edges so that it regains some shape, or hold it in a hand making an OK symbol   and put your mouth so your lips are touching your fingers/ aren't touching the tube (can't imagine the taste is nice!) and blow &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;close the tube lid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;repeatedly bang the lid on a hard surface to shake the product down so it blocks the output hole&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;open the lid&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;hold iron the same orientation it was when you banged it, squeeze gently to pressurise the air behind the product, driving it out of the nozzle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;repeat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also use this technique on several nearly empty tubes after deciding on one of them to refill; open two tubes, push the nozzles against each other and squeeze one, forcing the product into the other tube. You don't usually need to be very elaborate in terms of getting a seal but if the nozzle doesn't protrude a short length of pipe might be required &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-02-29T18:39:26.707" LastActivityDate="2020-02-29T18:39:26.707" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22771" CreationDate="2020-03-03T00:44:17.570" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You won't. Best thing to do is wash them with detergent in a front loader washer and then dry them in a dryer on medium heat. This will also help get out mites and oils which matt the fibers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30814" LastActivityDate="2020-03-03T00:44:17.570" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23288" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22656" CreationDate="2020-03-03T00:51:10.573" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The old fashioned way, boil them with detergent. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30814" LastActivityDate="2020-03-03T00:51:10.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23290" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23291" CreationDate="2020-03-03T13:23:32.877" Score="1" ViewCount="177" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to find a life hack that would enable me to simply and easily moisturize my hair while bypassing the retail market and therefore not spending a fortune on conditioner. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know what is in hair conditioner or else what can be used to moisturize hair or what can be done to moisturize hair? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My hair always looks dry and my scalp always itches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lotions and hair conditioners can be very expensive. I can't afford the huge number of lotions and conditioners I need, so I'm trying to figure out how to get by without them, and I was successful at making a good, simple, excellent skin moisturizer of my own. Some members of my family, including I, myself, have an annoying health problem that causes our skin and hair to be so dry that each of us suffers with skin lesions, severe itching, and various other problems if we don't moisturize very, very frequently. Most of us, including me, have prescriptions for skin lotions and hair conditioners - just very non-irritating, effective products - but the cost of these is prohibitive and they aren't covered by our respective health insurances. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To top it off, non-prescription products are irritating, much less effective, and sometimes more expensive in the long run. I might end up using more, for example.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, my homemade skin moisturizer is working so well that I've been using it for two years, my father has started started deeply appreciating it, and other family members are starting to make it themselves. Let me know if you want the simple recipe. But now I'm trying to make a sort of hair conditioner or psuedo hair conditioner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know what is in hair conditioner or else what can be used to moisturize hair or what can be done to moisturize hair? Here are some things I've tried, though none has worked:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I've read that Castor oil is effective, but it's so ... dense, thick, and intensely moisturizing, I guess is the way to say it, that when I try to use it, no matter what I do, I end up with one oily patch in my hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I've put Castor oil on my hair, let it stand, and shampooed afterward. It still ends up flat until it's dried out. I am not sure why. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I've tried other oils, including Rose hip oil and almond oil, but then my hair seems dry. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I've mixed these oils in expensive conditioners to make the conditioners last, but the effect has consistently been that of the oils - dry hair if I used Rose hip or Almond oil, flat hair if I used Castor oil. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I mixed all three oils, but the effects haven't been predictable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I've tried going longer between hair washes, just brushing it in various ways instead, but my hair flattens and my scalp gets flaky and feels extremely dry and itchy if I go more than about 36 hours without washing it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29845" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-03-05T02:46:35.583" LastActivityDate="2020-03-05T02:46:35.583" Title="How to moisturize hair without spending a fortune on conditioner" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23291" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23290" CreationDate="2020-03-03T14:28:29.040" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can't &lt;em&gt;completely&lt;/em&gt; bypass the retail market for a hair-conditioner Lifehack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll still have to go to the grocery store for &lt;strong&gt;Vinegar&lt;/strong&gt; (white or cider).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's pretty simple. After you shampoo your hair, use a rinse made with one part vinegar and three or four parts water. Let it sit in your hair for a couple of minutes. Various kinds will give you different results. You may prefer apple cider vinegar over white, or vice-versa&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The vinegar will help to remove the shampoo and clarify and moisturize your hair. It's about as natural as you can get.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Surf the Web to satisfy yourself that the Lifehack is safe and effective.&lt;br&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-03T14:28:29.040" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23293" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-04T08:22:12.673" Score="0" ViewCount="144" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can my ungainly grandparents use their current Android and iPhones as &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_worn_video&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;body&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_camera&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;action camera&lt;/a&gt;? They loathe to spend money buying a GoPro.  They won't be underwater or adventuring  any task that endangers the phone. They'll record restaurant meals, hikes, saunters. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My grandpa tried to put their phone into his shirt pocket and then recorded, but the phone fell out and on the ground! He doesn't have many shirts with shirt pockets big enough to fit the phone. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2020-03-07T07:34:25.653" Title="How can I wear a smartphone and record with it hands-free?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23290" CreationDate="2020-03-04T11:29:14.840" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;1) Don't be enticed by marketing. The cheapest conditioner you can buy will have virtually the same effect as the most expensive you can buy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Some years ago I heard that one of the tricks of the modelling trade was to use &lt;em&gt;mayonnaise&lt;/em&gt; as hair conditioner. Might be worth a try - but I expect it will be no cheaper than the cheapest conditioner you can buy. If you do decide that this is the way to go, you can probably buy bulk catering-sized mayonnaise a lot cheaper than conditioner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2020-03-04T11:29:14.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23293" CreationDate="2020-03-04T14:24:13.510" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This isn't really a lifehack &lt;em&gt;per se&lt;/em&gt; since it's a rather simple &quot;problem&quot; that comes with an equally simple solution - you can buy a cheap &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/312573442662?chn=ps&amp;amp;norover=1&amp;amp;mkevt=1&amp;amp;mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&amp;amp;mkcid=2&amp;amp;itemid=312573442662&amp;amp;targetid=878020360040&amp;amp;device=c&amp;amp;mktype=pla&amp;amp;googleloc=9046534&amp;amp;poi=&amp;amp;campaignid=9461445814&amp;amp;mkgroupid=97644908122&amp;amp;rlsatarget=pla-878020360040&amp;amp;abcId=1139576&amp;amp;merchantid=6995734&amp;amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIga7i1v-A6AIVh7HtCh1SZQBvEAQYASABEgJ8PvD_BwE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;chest harness&lt;/a&gt; and wear it like you would any other body mounted action cam (such as GoPro or clone).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I mean you &lt;em&gt;could&lt;/em&gt; duck tape it to yourself or something but the cost and hassle are going to far outstrip just buying the actual tool for the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25702" LastActivityDate="2020-03-04T14:24:13.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23296" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23293" CreationDate="2020-03-04T15:15:50.773" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your solution is in the bag. There's nothing to buy&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the cellphone into a flat plastic zip-close bag.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Punch a hole in the corners on either side of the top.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put each end of a shoe lace or light cord through the top corner holes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear it around your neck.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;That's it&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bag allows the phone touch-screen to be manipulated - even while the phone's inside. While you can see through the bag well enough to use the screen, it is too thick to give a clear recorded image; so, you can cut a hole for the lens to peek through. Reinforce the hole with clear tape for resistance to tears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-03-05T23:29:30.710" LastActivityDate="2020-03-05T23:29:30.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23298" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23293" CreationDate="2020-03-04T23:12:51.587" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've got two solutions that I think will work. Number 1 is probably the safest of the two.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Glue a strip of velcro to the phone and sew the other to a shirt. If they don't want to glue anything to the phone, glue it to a light weight phone case. I've used velcro to so many items in my life and they can hold quite a bit of weight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other option is to buy a phone magnet holder, like this one&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Oz49H.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Oz49H.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and sew a pocket around it. They can stitch it to their shirt and it should be able to hold a phone if the fabric isn't to thick. I've used magnets in my car for many years and my phone has never fallen off. Of course, this may vary. The magnets on the marked range from really cheap to really pricy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30084" LastActivityDate="2020-03-04T23:12:51.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23299" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23290" CreationDate="2020-03-05T00:05:27.267" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You probably won't like my answer. The most common reason for dry scalp (not dandruff) is too much shampooing according to my doctor that deals with allergies and other skin conditions. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't wash your hair more than once or twice a week. Soap dries your skin out. Even water can do that if your skin is really sensitive. And be careful not to use too much shampoo. Bend your fingers upwards and fill the deepest middle part of your palm only. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your scalp releases oil. This will help condition your hair. Every time you add shampoo, you wash away the very thing that gives it moisture. Also, wash your scalp only. The rest of your hair, no matter the length, will get enough shampoo when you rinse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note, I'm not saying skin conditions can't occur for other reasons. Just try it for atleast a month before you decide it's not for you. Water will rinse your hair well enough without shampoo whenever you feel like having a shower. It will feel strange at first, but when your natural oils settles, it will change. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe you want to add more moisture. Bad news, most home remedies don't work or cost just as much, if not more, than a cheap conditioner. Even some oils will only add to the problem. Believe it or not, they can actually dry out your scalp. Since oil locks moisture in your hair by creating a barrier, it can lock moisture from entering too. Oils are not moisturizers. Water based liquids are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope you find a solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30084" LastActivityDate="2020-03-05T00:05:27.267" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23301" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23186" CreationDate="2020-03-06T00:17:57.880" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The high school where my Dad teaches automotive has a tool room and a tool lady. Students check out tools from the tool lady. During cleanup time at the end of class all tools are returned to her. She then cleans the tools and puts them away where they belong. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should get an estimate of how much time is lost by your current system. If there are 20 people working at a time, it may well be worth it for management to hire a designated tool person. Alternatively, tool check in/check out duties could be assigned to an existing employee on each shift. You could have a locker for tool storage and only give those employees the key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21759" LastActivityDate="2020-03-06T00:17:57.880" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23211" CreationDate="2020-03-06T00:33:46.917" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The lens of the human eye naturally filters out UV light. When the lens is removed, as in some cataract surgeries, some people can see light below the 400 nm range that is the typical limit.&lt;a href=&quot;https://ask.slashdot.org/story/11/10/02/1937232/ask-slashdot-how-to-exploit-post-cataract-ultraviolet-vision&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Slashdot Article&lt;/a&gt; During one of the World Wars, the British feared that German ships might communicate with spies on land by using ultra-violet lights. So they trained Grandmas near the coast who had received cataract surgery to sit on their porches and watch the ocean during the evenings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't recommend having your lens removed in order to see UV light. But it may be an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21759" LastActivityDate="2020-03-06T00:33:46.917" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23306" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23293" CreationDate="2020-03-07T07:34:25.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would buy a cheap plastic case and attach a string to it by putting a hole in each corner on the long side (to record in widescreen, thus matching tv and monitor playback aspect ratios - nothing worse than watching a portrait video on a landscape screen with the huge black bars), wearing the phone like a necklace. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can actually buy such cases already, which serves to outline my point:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UPK9x.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UPK9x.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To find this I searched for &quot;necklace case&quot;.. but of course life hacks is about rigging something up yourself than buying a pre-made solution ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-03-07T07:34:25.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23307" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14168" CreationDate="2020-03-07T08:34:07.823" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depends if it's a grease stain from oil or a blackening stain from the byproducts of combustion (the spot that engine oil accumulates turning it black. A picture would be helpful. If a grease stain I would have advocated using gasoline on a clean rag as a solvent to soak into the stain and spread it out/transfer the majority percentage to the tag so that it becomes imperceptible. If it's a soot stain a more rigorous soaping combined with a forceful rinse. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd also recommend next time placing your feet into plastic bags and tying them up to protect the top of your shoes and/or perhaps putting some old sports socks on over your shoes &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-03-07T08:34:07.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23308" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13330" CreationDate="2020-03-07T16:15:31.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of investing in and using disposable pads, mats, absorbents, etc. which can be costly over time, place a pan or tub, which can be rinsed often and washed clean on occasion, strategically beside the toilet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might even find one that is aesthetically acceptable as well as functionally effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-07T16:15:31.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23309" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9836" CreationDate="2020-03-07T19:24:09.877" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that the best way to stop my sweaty clothes from smelling is to dry them asap RIGHT AFTER WEARING them (before washing them). I think that the bacteria likes wet clothes in the laundry basket. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, polyester clothes simply stink more. I've come to believe this is a downside of manufactured fibers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW, I do a LOT of hiking and running and this is what works for me&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30736" LastActivityDate="2020-03-07T19:24:09.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23310" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23275" CreationDate="2020-03-08T17:35:30.887" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you need your papers within a few hours, you can iron them one by one, normal paper can stand the highest heat an iron can give. (Just the kind of iron you use on clothes. Check the iron is clean.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do not need your papers for a couple of days, do not worry, viruses do not stay alive long on paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if your friend has been near you, it is more likely that you did get infected directly rather than through the papers. And much more likely that you did not get infected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2020-03-08T17:35:30.887" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23312" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-09T09:56:01.410" Score="5" ViewCount="490" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, without knowing the temperature of the hot coffee or hot water, we burn our taste-buds by sudden take of hot drinks. This causes our taste-buds in the tip of the tongue burn and for the next two days we can't really enjoy the taste of other food. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a quick remedy for this so that the burn reduces within few hours? &#xA;Well, ice pack doesn't help. Is there anything else? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30639" LastActivityDate="2021-03-28T14:01:10.120" Title="What is the quick remedy when we burn our taste-buds while consuming a hot drink?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;health&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23313" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-09T14:52:01.680" Score="2" ViewCount="16065" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have seen a few articles describing how to make your own hand sanitizer (such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hand-sanitizer-coronavirus-make-your-own/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;). Two ingredients are required - isopropyl alcohol and aloe vera gel. I have isopropyl alcohol, but do not have any aloe vera gel, and it seems everywhere is out of stock of both ingredients.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any alternative to aloe vera gel for making your own hand sanitizer?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1432" LastEditorUserId="31077" LastEditDate="2020-04-11T17:52:29.040" LastActivityDate="2020-04-11T17:52:29.040" Title="What is an alternative to aloe vera gel for making your own hand sanitizer?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23313" CreationDate="2020-03-09T15:31:35.147" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hand Sanitizer Hack&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;According to all current information available on the subject of asepsis, the best alternative to using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is to wash your hands* using soap and clean, preferably warm, running water for a minimum time of 20 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*Palms, back, fingers, nails, cuticles, etc. including wrist.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Links are many so they are not included. Search &quot;hand-washing&quot; asepsis, or any term used in this answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-09T15:31:35.147" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23313" CreationDate="2020-03-09T15:31:38.693" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The alternative is the plant itself. Buy an aloe vera plant, cut off some of the leaves and scoop out the fleshy insides. You may want to put it through a sieve. Aloe vera gel usually consists of 98% aloe, the rest of the ingredients are probably not gonna make a huge difference with the amount of alcohol the recipe requires.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a plant that we use for mild burns, insect bites and so on. I just cut off a tiny piece of a leaf and rub the flesh against my skin. Be aware, though. Aloe vera is toxic in large doses and should not be consumed, as is with most any skin remedy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30084" LastActivityDate="2020-03-09T15:31:38.693" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23317" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-10T06:14:58.687" Score="4" ViewCount="229" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whats the safest way to decontaminate packages/electronics from China?  Checking with my shipper they don't bother yet. We just got a new SATA controller from China. Not having any alcohol we used vodka to wipe down the controller and disinfect the cords (touch)areas. MAS-airlines is using a solution of hydrogen peroxide &amp;amp; water to spray everything including your luggage. It turns everything a dingy yellowish color.  Of course we wore protective clothing, gloves, mask &amp;amp; goggles when we went on our vodka binge, it dries clear and leaves no ugly residue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6858" LastActivityDate="2020-03-15T11:13:17.933" Title="Whats the best way to disinfect a package for covid19?" Tags="&lt;medicine&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23318" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23317" CreationDate="2020-03-10T13:51:21.563" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The UK's National Health Service webpage &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Coronavirus (COVID-19)&lt;/a&gt; says: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How coronavirus is spread&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Because it's a new illness, we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;It's very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Their advice seems contradictory: if they don't know exactly how the virus is spread, how can they say it is unlikely to be spread by packages?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;HR&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are using standard supermarket vodka to disinfect, be aware that it is (in UK) only about 35% or 40% (ethyl) alcohol. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK214356/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;This page&lt;/a&gt; suggests that you need &lt;strong&gt;70% ethyl alcohol&lt;/strong&gt; to disinfect, so standard vodka may not be good enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And &lt;a href=&quot;https://blog.gotopac.com/2017/05/15/why-is-70-isopropyl-alcohol-ipa-a-better-disinfectant-than-99-isopropanol-and-what-is-ipa-used-for/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this page&lt;/a&gt; suggests that 70% alcohol is more effective than 99%, because water is needed as part of the disinfecting process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-03-10T13:51:21.563" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23319" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-10T17:00:22.747" Score="1" ViewCount="121" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wear jeans to office and is in jeans at home too so mostly in jeans but my office jeans become too flat and dull. Some people have jeans which are dark in colours and crisp. It is like they custome tailored made them. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know there is a saying that do not wash you jeans but I feel I have to after a week coz of stains and might smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I achieve crispy and as new as brand look for my jeans. I wear Levi jeans &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2020-03-10T23:39:24.483" Title="How to keep jeans crisp" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23317" CreationDate="2020-03-10T17:35:34.310" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The safest way is to put the package in quarantine; in a warm and dry location for 14 days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But how long can the new coronavirus linger on surfaces, anyway? The short answer is, we don't know. But if this new coronavirus resembles other human coronaviruses, such as its &amp;quot;cousins&amp;quot; that cause SARS and MERS, it can stay on surfaces —  such as metal, glass or plastic — for as long as nine days, according to a new study. (In comparison, flu viruses can last on surfaces for only about 48 hours.) &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.livescience.com/how-long-coronavirus-last-surfaces.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first section of the new paper focuses on how long coronaviruses can survive on inanimate surfaces, such as tables and door handles. The authors show that, depending on the material and the conditions, human coronaviruses can remain infectious from 2 hours to 9 days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At temperatures of around 4°C or 39.2oF, certain versions of the coronavirus could remain viable for up to 28 days. At temperatures of 30–40°C (86–104°F), coronaviruses tended to persist for a shorter time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Human coronaviruses can remain infectious on inanimate surfaces at room temperature for up to 9 days. At a temperature of 30°C [86°F] or more, the duration of persistence is shorter. Veterinary coronaviruses have been shown to persist even longer for 28 d[ays].”&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/coronaviruses-how-long-can-they-survive-on-surfaces#How-long-do-coronaviruses-persist?&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit&lt;/strong&gt; March 15 2020: Many sources are now saying COVID 19 can only live about 3 days on surfaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2020-03-15T11:13:17.933" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23322" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23319" CreationDate="2020-03-10T19:28:16.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stay Cool…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Treat your blue denim as you would delicate fabrics when laundering to preserve the deep (blue/black/red/?) colour and crisp feel.&#xA;Here are a few points to keep in mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Choose the &quot;delicate&quot; setting on the washer if there is one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Avoid hot water and strong detergent which works to thin the cotton fibres.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Avoid hot air temperatures when drying which flex and break (shortening) the fibres and softens them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Avoid fabric softeners which work counter to your effort for keeping the &quot;body&quot; in your jeans.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One more thing™… It's not unheard of to have your jeans tailored. You're unique.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-10T19:28:16.167" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23323" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23259" CreationDate="2020-03-10T23:33:15.430" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My understanding is that it's more about a difference in pH than how to get that difference. Acid = lower pH, base = higher pH (than normal which is water)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar is a type of acid which is why it works like other acids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Baking soda is a base. If an acid doesn't work, try a base, they are opposite in pH.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;BTW: Mixing baking soda and vinegar doesn't do anything but put on a show, might as well just use water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30736" LastActivityDate="2020-03-10T23:33:15.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23319" CreationDate="2020-03-10T23:39:24.483" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't dry them in the dryer, the rubbing is where almost all the wear comes from over time. Instead, air dry them. I put an air circulating fan pointed at my clothes and they dry fast, like being outside in a breeze.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I suggest turning them inside out when washing, just for a little extra protection against wear when cleaning&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30736" LastActivityDate="2020-03-10T23:39:24.483" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23325" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23334" CreationDate="2020-03-11T15:05:34.950" Score="2" ViewCount="1092" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought second-hand headphones and my problem is that they smell bad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jR1Zd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jR1Zd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Second-hand headphones that smell bad&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The smell is a bit like a tshirt you would wear for a few days without washing it and it comes from the ear cushions. I suppose it's sweat from the previous owner. Those cushions are made from a leather-like material, I'm not sure whether this is real leather or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The day I bought them, the smell was strong enough for me to feel it when driving the car with the headphones on the passenger seat. Now I can still feel it a little with the device on my ears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dish soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vinegar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both techniques could reduce the smell significantly but it's still there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course I could completely replace the ear cushions but if they can just be cleaned that would be better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30858" LastActivityDate="2020-04-11T13:04:35.540" Title="How to remove smell from a headphone" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23326" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-11T15:45:00.250" Score="0" ViewCount="220" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got new baby boy and in our religion we shave baby hair. I was thinking of using trimmer but as trimmer has loud sound. What can be a better way to make the sound of trimmer less? So the child don’t feel it is loud.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2020-03-11T18:28:20.663" Title="How to make trimmer sound less" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23327" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-11T15:50:14.457" Score="2" ViewCount="176" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the morning my brother in law spotted mice/rat but not sure what it is. Upon moving sofa it has made holes in it. I have 2 problems now&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I got 5 days old son which we can't leave alone &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don’t know where is mice/rat now&#xA;(3. Everyone in house is panicking )&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I make the pest run outside as pest control cannot come before 2 weeks.&#xA;What can I do? I m based in UK&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="2120" LastEditDate="2020-03-11T16:22:30.633" LastActivityDate="2021-03-23T15:20:40.320" Title="How to take out hidden mice/rat" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23329" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23326" CreationDate="2020-03-11T17:20:43.937" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Attaching any weighted material to the vibrating trimmer will help to diminish the noise level. Temporarily, you could use one or more thick elastic bands or tape around the trimmer handle to attach extra weight with something of convenient size. Tight bands or tape around the handle might be enough to help cut the noise without the added mass. You will be the best judge for what works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other side of the problem is the added difficulty of holding and controlling the larger, heavier object near a young child. Also, try to avoid making the machine into something scary and threatening—use bright colourful alterations rather than a mechanical monster creation.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An adult can hold still and has enough physical self-control to resist the hair-cutter's motions; but, a child can move unexpectedly to make control of an electric device for precise work difficult. You will probably want another to help you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Children are unpredictable. Take your time. Some children might enjoy the unusual humming of the clipper if accompanied by a story, funny actions, or pictures for diversion. Even with help, the experience might be difficult for another child for reasons having little to do with the trimmer noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-11T17:20:43.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23326" CreationDate="2020-03-11T18:28:20.663" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The electric hair trimmer I use has an adjustment screw. The idea is to run the screw in until the trimmer becomes noisy, and then back off the screw to where it goes quieter. It also has a set of plastic spacers so the vibrating cutter does not touch the skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you could use a non-electric hair trimmer, such as these hand clippers and safety razor comb:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QvBUw.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QvBUw.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-03-11T18:28:20.663" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23327" CreationDate="2020-03-12T12:07:04.960" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;In UK, if its body (less its tail) is about 5 to 7 cm long it is probably a mouse. Rats grow to be much bigger, and indoors it is more usually a mouse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there is a hole in the sofa, that might be where the creature has made a nest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The situation is made more difficult by having a young child, but some ways to get rid of it are&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;With a baited spring trap. This is very dangerous for a young child to be near. It is gory too, and the trap can only be used once. If there are other mice/rats, they will not touch the trap a second time, as they are not stupid. They either smell the (now absent) family member on the trap, or saw it happen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;With poison bait. This too is dangerous with young children around. A secondary problem is that the poisoned creature may go into the sofa to die, and rot there, causing a bad smell. However this is more effective than the spring trap to eradicate a family.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A live baited trap, where a door flips shut and the live mouse cannot leave. You then take the trap outside and release the creature. That has to be at least 1km away, to prevent it finding its way back to your house. This is the most friendly method, and is safer for children than the other ways.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a cat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another problem is that mice/rats can leave infected urine where they go, so you must disinfect anything the child might touch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-03-12T12:13:52.533" LastActivityDate="2020-03-12T12:13:52.533" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23334" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23325" CreationDate="2020-03-12T12:30:01.320" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baking soda can kill bacteria and remove smells as well. It's a &lt;a href=&quot;https://steemersandiego.com/2017/07/06/baking-soda-how-does-it-remove-odors/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;well-known hack&lt;/a&gt; to remove odors from smelly carpets, shoes, fridges and many more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your case, I would moisten the baking soda with &lt;strong&gt;cold water, one drop at a time&lt;/strong&gt;, until you can rub in onto the headphone. Rub it into all the surfaces, not just the ear cushions. Let it sit and dry for an hout or so, then brush the rest off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-03-12T12:30:01.320" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23335" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23313" CreationDate="2020-03-13T03:52:04.723" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't need it, as long as you include an emollient to keep your skin feeling good. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/Guide_to_Local_Production.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;WHO formulation&lt;/a&gt; suggests glycerin, which is known not to hamper the effectiveness of the formula. Thickeners are not needed, and may cause people to use less product. You want your hands to be really wet!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another alternative is to dilute your alcohol to the appropriate ratio, skip the emollient and use moisturizer after you sanitize.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2020-04-07T05:57:56.740" LastActivityDate="2020-04-07T05:57:56.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23336" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23259" CreationDate="2020-03-13T09:27:33.987" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;i just use &quot;baby bottle steriliser&quot; crystals in little sachets from ebay. They cost literally pennies for a pack of ten or so. One packet per de-scale.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My delonghi magnifica S4200 ran for five years on these, till the AC power converter failed. It never scaled up. it got used a lot and so put up with an awful lot of de-scales &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TOP TIP : put really hot water in the water tank with the crystals. This means that the coffee maker doesn't need to heat the water itself and also the crystals dissolve better, this makes the whole process an awful lot quicker. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18058" LastActivityDate="2020-03-13T09:27:33.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23327" CreationDate="2020-03-13T19:58:21.100" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might try stuffing the holes with steel wool or copper wool. Both rats and mice don't like the feel of it and they generally can't chew through it. With the copper wool, if they try, the website below says it gets stuck in their teeth, so they can't really do anything after taking a bite. The site also says that the rodents will try to remove the plug, so anchoring it is recommended.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/steel-wool-stop-mice.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/steel-wool-stop-mice.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I ran a computer store that had this same problem, unfortunately. We used poison bait blocks. These work best if you put them next to a wall, since rodents tend to hug a wall when walking and will eat whatever they first find. With that young of a baby, you don't have to worry about them crawling yet, so you can get rid of the bait when the problem is resolved. Just make sure you know exactly where the blocks are so you can remove them all and clean up around the area to prevent any residual poison or forgotten blocks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using poison does cause the rodent to die &quot;somewhere&quot;, and this will likely be in the nest, but the one thing at least rats hate most is the smell of a dead rat. Any remaining rats will likely vacate and not come back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2020-03-13T19:58:21.100" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23338" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-14T00:00:25.017" Score="0" ViewCount="80" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently find the more time you use your toothbrush, the harder it becomes! I've asked some people somewhere else and was told that it was because of the plasticiser leaching…… One thousand people will have one thosands answers...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use toothpaste everyday and I will clear my toothbrush by water directly, my toothbrush is of Bamboo charcoal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I really want to know:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Why? Will it do bad effects on my teeth?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) How to avoid this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30877" LastEditorUserId="30877" LastEditDate="2020-03-14T08:07:49.470" LastActivityDate="2020-03-15T06:28:20.487" Title="How to avoid the toothbrush becoming harder and harder after a period of use?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23339" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-14T02:51:03.700" Score="1" ViewCount="112" Body="&lt;p&gt;my toilet is kind of blocked. If I try to flush it normally, the water doesn’t go through, it kind of fills the bowl and then slowly drained. But if I just poor a bucket of water into it, then the water goes through with the feces like how it is suppose to. I tried using baking soda+ vinegar , pumps, hooks from cloth hanger, bleach and it still can’t be flushed normally. I think the toilet is partially blocked so that the pressure generated from pouring a bucket of water quickly into the bowl is enough to do the job but the pressure from the flush is not enough. What next?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30879" LastEditorUserId="30879" LastEditDate="2020-03-14T02:58:11.857" LastActivityDate="2020-03-20T17:55:55.287" Title="Toilet blocked and need to unblock" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23340" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23339" CreationDate="2020-03-14T03:07:27.927" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When you release water into the toilet bowl by using the toilet flush handle, it is opens a drain using a link to a plunger inside the bottom of the toilet tank.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the plunger does not open fully, there will not be enough water to flush the toilet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can verify this by watching as you twist the handle to flush the toilet. Let the tank fill. Flush. Watch the action without the cover on the tank.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe the link is broken or stretched. It might have become partly detached from the drain cover. The cover may be torn. I think that's where the problem may lie.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the tank refills, try pouring water directly into the bowl to see the difference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-14T03:07:27.927" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23344" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23338" CreationDate="2020-03-15T06:28:20.487" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You've indicated it takes about 3-4 months for your toothbrush to become hard. This is, coincidentally, the period for which dental professionals recommend is a the useful, healthy life of a toothbrush&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Throw it away and buy another &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-03-15T06:28:20.487" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22503" CreationDate="2020-03-17T14:35:53.587" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have had pretty good success getting rid of such odors this way:  I hang the woolen object on a clothes line outside.  If I think it will not be damaged by rain and wind, I hang it on a clothes line in they yard.  If the object is more delicate, I make a clothesline under the roof of the porch and hang it there.  It may take some time for the odor to go away, but this does work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30902" LastActivityDate="2020-03-17T14:35:53.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23348" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13461" CreationDate="2020-03-17T16:28:04.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It would seem to me that if you kept a daily log of the temperatures measured, you could graph the temperatures to determine if your temperature has become abnormal regardless of how inaccurate the thermometer is.  Other than that would be to research the temperatures of supercooled solutions when they shift to the solid state due to impact or sound, unfortunately the ones I can think of do this at too high a temperature for such thermometers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30903" LastActivityDate="2020-03-17T16:28:04.527" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23349" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13461" CreationDate="2020-03-18T17:57:51.127" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm an analytical chemist, here's how I would do it. Take a cooking thermometer, calibrate it and check the medical thermometer against it. This is why chemists (or students taking college chemistry) need to get good at algebra. It's not too difficult. But it's non-trivial. I'm going to work in Celsius so set your thermometers to Celsius mode. (It makes the calculations a tiny bit simpler)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Boil some water and check with the cooking thermometer. Record the temp. Now take some ice and stir it with the cooking thermometer  until the temp stabilizes. Now take the linear equation:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At+B= T&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;where A and B are unknown constants your solving for, T is the temperature of the water bath and t is the reading on the thermometer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will end up with a system of two equations, in unknowns A and B. One for 100 degrees Celsius, the booking water, and 1 for 0 degrees Celsius, the ice bath.  Let's call The the reading in the hot water and Tc the reading in the ice bath.&#xA;So,&#xA;100A+B=Th&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;0A+B=Tc ---&gt; B=Tc    We now have pinned down Tc&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;100A+Tc=Th ----&gt; (Th-Tc)/100= A  Now we know A&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Th-Tc)t/100+Tc=T    Now we substitute A and B into the original equation, and we have and equation for the measured temp in terms of the actual temp. But we need the actual temp in terms of the measured temp. So we have to rearrange things a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;T-Tc=(Th-Tc)t/100   We just move subtract off the Tc moving it to the other side&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;100(T-Tc)/(Th-Tc)=t Now we have the actual temp in terms of T the measured temp. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the final equation for calibrating the cooking thermometer is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;100(T-Tc)/(Th-Tc)=t   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Where &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;T     is the temperature you measure, or , read off the cooking thermometer.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Th   is the temperature you read off the cooking thermometer in the he boiling water&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tc   is the temperature you read of the cooking thermometer when you are stirring the ice bath (make sure you stir it with the thermometer)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;t      is the actual temperature of whatever the cooking thermometer is measuring, corrected by the calibration you just did.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now we put it all together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take a lot of water and bring it to a good boil. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Measure the temp with the cooking thermometer. This is Th . Write it down, even if it's exactly 100.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now take a cup, of crushed ice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stir the ice and water with the cooking thermometer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The temp you measure is Tc. Write it down, even if it's exactly 0. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now take a cup and put some tap water in it. styrofoam cups works best as the temp will stay more stable. Heat the cup in the microwave in 30 second bursts until it's between 37 and 38 degrees C. If you get it to hot you can stir in some cold water until it cools down enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, measure the temp with the cooking thermometer. This is T, write it down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now measure the water with the medical thermometer. Write that down too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, plug those numbers it into the formula we derived,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;100(T-Tc)/(Th-Tc)=t&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Compare that to what the medical thermometer says.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30911" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-03-19T18:46:49.077" LastActivityDate="2020-03-19T18:46:49.077" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23053" CreationDate="2020-03-18T18:59:13.083" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a need to fix bikes at local popup-fixup events.  But to still be mobile, I carried all my tools on a bike trailer.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not owning a stand was awkward, so instead of spending big money on a good one, or accepting a janky cheap stand, I made this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GagQN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GagQN.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Own work&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Its a cheap kid's trailer, and a main beam that has two pipes underneath.  Those pipes slotted into the handlebar's plastic brackets, so later I swapped those out for two steel seat posts I'd cut out of old steel frames.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The front wheel has to come off, and the front forks are held on to a length of threadded rod (allthread) with two nuts and a lot of washers, to allow forks of different styles and widths.   Note this probably won't work well with front through-axles, but bolt-on and QR axles work fine.  However tweaking front brakes has to be done off the stand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The rear of the bike is cantilevered out the left-side of the trailer.  This lets the drive train spin while its on the stand, necessary for fixing and tuning gears.  An odd-shaped bike might not fit very well, and a heavy bike might cause some imbalance, so I leave my heavy spares boxes in the trailer.  I also use a couple of buckets to take the weight off the tyres, and the drawbar is tied off to something immobile ideally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aHcbV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aHcbV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Own work&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2020-03-18T18:59:13.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23351" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23053" CreationDate="2020-03-18T19:04:09.243" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on where you are in the world, your nearest city may have public fixup stations, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fxivl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fxivl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These hold most bikes, and have a small selection of essential tools and an air pump.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Further information  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.campfirecycling.com/blog/2012/04/15/the-fixit-public-bike-repair-stand-there-when-you-need-it-maybe&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.campfirecycling.com/blog/2012/04/15/the-fixit-public-bike-repair-stand-there-when-you-need-it-maybe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have anything like this, a jungle gym at the local park, or a convenient tree branch could be a substitute (though you'll need your own tools and pump)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2020-03-18T19:04:09.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23352" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23353" CreationDate="2020-03-19T09:26:11.513" Score="0" ViewCount="261" Body="&lt;p&gt;So, I have a treadmill placed on a floor mat. The floor vibrates due to the force of running and my sofa vibrates due to this. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not just treadmill, if I do cardio exercises on a rubber mat, the floor vibrates. &#xA;Is there a technical way to figure out if the people downstairs can really hear it or not without asking them? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30639" LastActivityDate="2020-04-05T02:50:18.873" Title="Is there a technique to check if the people downstairs can hear us running on a treadmill without asking them?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23353" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23352" CreationDate="2020-03-19T11:56:39.493" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most simple answer is: If &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; can hear it, &lt;em&gt;they&lt;/em&gt; can hear it as well.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you &lt;em&gt;can't&lt;/em&gt; hear it, there's no way to know besides asking them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a physical sense, sound is a vibration of air. It spreads in all directions from its point of origin. It can cause objects to vibrate as well (that's how microphones work) and can be spread further by objects that transmit the vibration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you stomp your foot on your floor, the origin of sound is the floor where your foot lands. From there, the sound waves spread up to your ear, but also down to your downstairs neighbor and sideways through the floor (which makes your couch vibrate). The path to your neighbor is probably somewhat blocked by their ceiling, but in general that doesn't dampen sound much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the vibration of your couch is audible to you, you can be sure it's also audible to your neighbor.&#xA;If the rubber mat causes inaudible vibrations, then their ceiling lamp might still swing like a pendulum or the vibrations might make some glassware clank. The safest way to know for sure is to ask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another method that involves a lot of guesswork is comparison. What kinds of sounds can &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; hear from your neighbor? Can you hear them talk, walk around or call someone on the phone? Then they can probably hear sounds from your appartment that are equally  as loud.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The risks with this method are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Different people have different habits. Some become very loud on the phone although they can hear quiet sounds just fine.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sounds of different frequencies are dampened differently. At the same physical loudness you might still hear a high pitched sound while a low pitched one is inaudible, or vice versa.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Your floor is closer to their ears than their floor is to yours. They can hear things that happen on your floor much louder than you can hear things happening on their floor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your neighbor complains about the noise or vibrations, it might help putting the treadmill in another spot, preferably in a corner or at least very close to a wall. The structure of a house is stronger where walls and floors meet, which can at least avoid interferences.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2020-03-19T15:14:36.640" LastActivityDate="2020-03-19T15:14:36.640" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23186" CreationDate="2020-03-20T10:18:20.760" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can put a basket in the middle which each type of tool in it and just use what you need and put it back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30918" LastActivityDate="2020-03-20T10:18:20.760" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23356" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23008" CreationDate="2020-03-20T10:25:46.517" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;personally when i used to live in an apartment my mom would put baking soda the one that has a scent that's optenial you can even put it on carpet and leave it overnight and when you wake up vacuum the whole place and the apartment should be fresh.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30918" LastActivityDate="2020-03-20T10:25:46.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23359" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23339" CreationDate="2020-03-20T17:55:55.287" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If some water is getting through then the blockage is probably temporary. You can speed it up in a few ways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Commercial toilet unblockers are based on caustic soda. You can get it cheaper in hardware stores or online.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Try pouring in a bucket of hot water. Don't do this if you have added caustic soda&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you have one available you can use a hose to run in a continuous stream of water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Blockages in toilets are likely to be biological in origin. Add some biological detergent and leave it overnight&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;In future remember this advice &lt;a href=&quot;https://wearethecity.com/the-funniest-sign-we-have-seen-in-ages-virgin-trains-notice/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://wearethecity.com/the-funniest-sign-we-have-seen-in-ages-virgin-trains-notice/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30919" LastActivityDate="2020-03-20T17:55:55.287" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23361" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21049" CreationDate="2020-03-21T00:38:28.600" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Making sure all glue is removed from nozzle and blowing straight down a few times into the nozzle, putting top on tight then storing upright has worked for me every time ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30922" LastActivityDate="2020-03-21T00:38:28.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23327" CreationDate="2020-03-21T03:11:41.070" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lay a bucket half filled with water, or lay a few of them here and there in different rooms. The rodents like water and &lt;em&gt;will&lt;/em&gt; believe there is an entrance to the cess pool in the bottom of the bucket. They jump into the bucket to only find too late they were wrong then then slowly drown. No danger for a children, neither for a babe. Works for rats and probably mice if the bucket is not oversized.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30923" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-03-21T19:03:26.353" LastActivityDate="2020-03-21T19:03:26.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23275" CreationDate="2020-03-21T03:24:37.823" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Expose these papers to black UV light for a few hours &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30923" LastActivityDate="2020-03-21T03:24:37.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23364" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23178" CreationDate="2020-03-21T03:55:59.243" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try toothpaste containing fluor: apply on sole, let it for a night, then wash out with a brush and wipe dry with a piece of cotton cloth or old T-shirt. Should work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30923" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-03-21T19:03:42.873" LastActivityDate="2020-03-21T19:03:42.873" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23162" CreationDate="2020-03-21T04:06:20.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pin every bill individually &lt;em&gt;above&lt;/em&gt; the doors. Nobody will never ever look there. Grab a chair and the top part of every door is yours from now on. Keep a towel in hand, just in case someone comes inadvertently so you could pretend removing the dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30923" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-03-21T19:03:31.183" LastActivityDate="2020-03-21T19:03:31.183" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23366" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14809" CreationDate="2020-03-21T15:40:46.327" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get Something that is flat and has more weight than the book.Then place it behind the book.Then get a binder clip and put it on the weighted side of the book.Then lay the book down on something and then you will never lose the page.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30927" LastActivityDate="2020-03-21T15:40:46.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23367" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23401" CreationDate="2020-03-22T17:06:31.283" Score="12" ViewCount="4290" Body="&lt;p&gt;A SIM ejector tool is very tiny, and it is difficult to keep it safe from losing it or missing it anywhere. How can I keep it safe?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30931" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2020-03-23T08:34:12.037" LastActivityDate="2020-03-29T11:43:23.150" Title="How can I avoid losing or missing a SIM ejector tool?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="7" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23368" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23367" CreationDate="2020-03-22T20:49:20.570" Score="20" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep it in the box in the same housing where it was supplied, along with the mini-manual you get, and the receipt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you didn't keep the box, put in a small plastic bag (like a coin bag) inside a larger envelope that is not so easy to lose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or use masking tape to fix it to piece of card, and put that in an envelope.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Write on the envelope what it contains.&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;Or – &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; – use an opened paper clip instead, if you need to remove the SIM. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In both cases, insert the tool carefully at right-angles – not at a slope – so you don't damage any internal component.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit&lt;/strong&gt;: in reply to those who say a paper clip does not work, the first paper clip I tried is exactly the diameter of the supplied tool, and successfully ejects the SIM cradle. YMMV.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-03-24T14:35:17.187" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T14:35:17.187" CommentCount="11" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23369" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-22T22:54:14.157" Score="0" ViewCount="366" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a house with a roommate and one door that leads in and out of the house. My roommate recently installed a motion activated led flood light near the door so they could see outside at night and it works for them but I'm photophobic and it blinds me any time I get too close to the house at night, so much so that it's dangerous for me to be climbing our stairs to get to the door. They won't remove it because otherwise it's dangerous for them to be climbing the stairs in the dark. I need a way to disable it or prevent it from triggering while I'm outside but also return it to functioning normally after.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since I can't live with it and my roommate can't live without it, how do I temporarily disable our outdoor motion light?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things that have been tried and failed:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Portable Illumination (Flashlight/Phone) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Eye Shading&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Squinting&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Shades&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wiring a switch (suggested but we don't have the tools or skills)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The question is &quot;how do I temporarily disable our outdoor motion light?&quot;. Please don't make suggestions about how to avoid the light, about replacing it, shopping, or similar. &lt;strong&gt;I need a lifehack that can temporarily disable &lt;em&gt;this&lt;/em&gt; light and return it to normal functioning again.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30935" LastEditorUserId="30935" LastEditDate="2020-03-24T23:17:36.087" LastActivityDate="2020-05-01T10:15:08.540" Title="How to disable our outdoor motion light?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="12" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23370" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23367" CreationDate="2020-03-23T02:52:23.653" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it has a small hole on its rear end, put it on your keyring. Some designs don't have this, some do. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30936" LastActivityDate="2020-03-23T02:52:23.653" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14054" CreationDate="2020-03-23T05:26:46.210" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pour it into a glass, fast, then let sit for a moment&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30937" LastActivityDate="2020-03-23T05:26:46.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23367" CreationDate="2020-03-23T06:00:08.290" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I keep it in my wallet, with the coins. Not only it doesn't get lost, it's also always available when I suddenly unexpectedly need it. This may even be a lifehack, because it wasn't meant to be kept in a wallet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21176" LastActivityDate="2020-03-23T06:00:08.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23374" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23367" CreationDate="2020-03-23T07:56:48.487" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are using case for your phone - consider dropping it inside when you put the case on. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30938" LastActivityDate="2020-03-23T07:56:48.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23375" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23367" CreationDate="2020-03-23T09:50:39.063" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Disassemble an old speaker if you can find one, and take the magnet off the tweeter or woofer. Find a nice metal place to stick it to on your desk, then have the magnet keep a hold of the sim ejector.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30939" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-03-29T11:43:23.150" LastActivityDate="2020-03-29T11:43:23.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23376" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-03-23T10:38:40.843" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Disabling the light does not seem to be an option, but you can avoid the bright light going directly into your eyes by&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;shading your eyes with one hand as you approach the light&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;wearing a hat with a broad peak, like a baseball cap, to shade your eyes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;putting on a pair of sunglasses as you approach the area&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;closing your eyes to a squint so that they admit enough light to see, but not to dazzle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I frequently use the last method myself when entering a dark room at night and putting on the light, so as not to dazzle me. I then gradually open my eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Edit&lt;/strong&gt;: more suggestions following comments:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;replace the bulb with another with a different output spectrum&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;obtain various shades of coloured acetate sheet that filter the light&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;replace the system with one that can be en/disabled with a remote control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-03-24T22:09:20.200" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T22:09:20.200" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23377" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23367" CreationDate="2020-03-23T14:03:16.373" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally, I keep it in my wallet - either in the coin purse, or in the cards section. This allows me access to it when I am on the go as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30945" LastActivityDate="2020-03-23T14:03:16.373" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10582" CreationDate="2020-03-24T07:25:20.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always use the back of earrings to open SIM card slots as well as press the small reset holes in some technical devices. They mostly have the right size to fit into the hole and the probability that I have one with me all the time is high. You have to be carefull not to bend them though. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30949" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T07:25:20.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23379" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23367" CreationDate="2020-03-24T07:28:31.690" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep it taped to the back of your ID (or another card that you always have with you that doesn't have to be tapped/swiped). This way it will always be in your wallet/purse. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bonus tip: If you have two sim cards (because maybe you do business in multiple countries), keep your other sim taped like this as well. You'll always have them when you need them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11647" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T07:28:31.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23186" CreationDate="2020-03-24T17:38:48.700" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is nothing said about the size of the tools, nor their material.  In multiple chemistry groups I saw their chemicals labeled with a bar code; larger bottles and smaller ones (down to 5 mL, for smaller sample sizes their enveloping bag got the mark).  Everyone &lt;em&gt;borrowing&lt;/em&gt; an item from the shop or &lt;em&gt;using&lt;/em&gt; the chemical at his / her place got «an account» and has to log-out the piece; the scanners are easy to hold in the hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cCNec.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cCNec.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/scanners/general-purpose-scanners.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bar code labels may be as small as the finger nail of your pinky finger, especially if they are chess-board like (see &lt;em&gt;a&lt;/em&gt; demo &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/printers/desktop/zd510-hc.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ngicN.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ngicN.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cheminventory.net/features/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FOIFT.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FOIFT.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-analysis-bar-code-barcode-bio-biology-blood-bottle-cell-chemical-chemistry-112661293.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Advantages seen by the PI's were multiples:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The students in the lab have an easier time to know «who has the bottle / tool in question», to locate quickly the item.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The benches and hoods were cleaner than earlier, it became much less likely that &lt;em&gt;both&lt;/em&gt; John and Mary, kept «their» bottle of chemical xyz in a private / secret corner.  Bye, bye hoarding on expense of the labmates.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As there was a designated student responsible to supervise the return of the chemicals, the stock of frequently used chemcials was replenished early.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/krk4T.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/krk4T.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sygnaturediscovery.com/news-and-events/blog/wheres-my-chemical/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;An example.&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30951" LastEditorUserId="30951" LastEditDate="2020-03-24T17:44:56.863" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T17:44:56.863" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23367" CreationDate="2020-03-24T20:16:12.793" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't worry about losing it; plenty of every day objects can be used as a sim ejector:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a safety or sewing pin&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;staple (opened)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;paperclip&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;drawing pin&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;an earring (pin, not clip on type)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;a fine drill bit&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're really desperate, filing a hair clip down with a nail file etc.. I've had to resort to stripping the wire out of a freezer bag tie and tripling it up/twisting it really tightly before now. It should also be noted that your chosen object will need to fit in the hole &lt;em&gt;and be slightly loose&lt;/em&gt; especially if the hole is in the moving part of the door because as you push the tool in, the door will want to slide in the opposite direction; a tight fit will inhibit this and could result in breaking the tool&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most sim ejector tools I've come across are approximately shaped like a sports racket; the hoop section could thus attach to something you typically bring along, like your keys or headphones wire (form a loop in the wire, push it through the racket then back over itself around the outside of the racket, perhaps even the zip pull of your jacket. If you have a shock proof case for your phone it should also easily sit between the case and the phone &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-03-24T20:24:16.350" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T20:24:16.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23383" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-03-24T23:00:36.873" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Change the kind of illumination for the stairs.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Remove the automatic illumination and ask your room mate to carry a small powerful flash light&lt;/strong&gt;. Some smart phones have a powerful light for temporary needs like dark stairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Without the cooperation of your room mate you may have a deal-breaker for your living arrangements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Night blindness (nyctalopia), the inability to see well at night or in poor light, is not a disease. It's a symptom of an underlying condition. In most cases, it's treatable; in others, it's not. Fortunately, severe forms of night blindness are very rare.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cleveland Clinic&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a few reasons which are treatable; but, a professional eye exam would be a logical place to start. How you approach your room mate is a whole other issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's the point of discussion: Your room mate has a requirement for additional illumination. The unilateral solution for your room mate places you at an unfair disadvantage. Your room mate can carry additional portable illumination to use when necessary to illuminate the stairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T23:00:36.873" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23384" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-03-24T23:08:03.477" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Change the kind of illumination of the stairs.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Remove the automatic illumination and place low power indirect glow light along one side of the stairway&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Neon glow lamps last for years and can be placed at the centre of each stair tread at one end. They are non-directional. A small piece of black tape can block stray light from dazzling you as you ascend or descend the stairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Strips of glow lamps are also available for the same purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T23:08:03.477" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23385" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-03-24T23:13:47.487" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Paint the lead edge of each stair tread with phosphorescent paint that will glow after being flashed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In practice, your room mate would put their bags down (if necessary) to flash a portable keychain light to charge the glow of the stair risers before ascending the stairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T23:13:47.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23386" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-03-24T23:23:42.927" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Remove the motion activated led flood light near the door.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Install a normal flood light that can be turned on or off from the top and bottom of the staircase.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is called a &quot;&lt;strong&gt;Basic 3-Way Switch&lt;/strong&gt;.&quot; It will allow either you or your room mate to turn the flood light on or off from wherever you are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is not rocket science. Any handyman can do this. &lt;strong&gt;Hire one.&lt;/strong&gt; The diagrams to do this can be located with a web-search for &quot;staircase wiring,&quot; &quot;3-Way Switch,&quot; &quot;wiring/circuit diagram.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-03-25T13:35:27.273" LastActivityDate="2020-03-25T13:35:27.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23387" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-03-24T23:36:02.850" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try to locate and wear RED filter (night-vision) glasses or goggles which would cut the illumination in two different ways.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The saturated red will attenuate the blue and green wave lengths almost completely leaving the red receptors which are not so light sensitive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The heavy red filtration will attenuate the amplitude of the lights by its density.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most normal sighted would have great difficulty with such minimal visual stimulation without several minutes of dark adaptation to let the pupils dilate to the size of manhole covers. That level might be perfect for you under the circumstances.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The (usually military) goggles are portable but a hassle to have to carry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-24T23:36:02.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23388" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23389" CreationDate="2020-03-25T00:29:57.340" Score="3" ViewCount="110" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a professional massage, a massage bed with a hole for facing down and breathing is used. Is there any way to make one for our bed without drilling a face hole? For example, I tried to use an airplane travel neck pillow, but it fails because my mouth and nose touch the bed and I cannot breathe. Is there any way to solve it with everyday objects?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2614" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-03-27T12:48:17.240" LastActivityDate="2020-03-27T12:48:17.240" Title="Make a home massage bed alternative without drilling a hole in the bed?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23388" CreationDate="2020-03-25T10:31:17.030" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Could you place a chair next to the bed and roll or stack towels or pillows to match the bed height? Then rest your forehead on the chair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12348" LastActivityDate="2020-03-25T10:31:17.030" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23390" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-03-25T13:52:42.340" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the common areas of the apartment complex where I used to live there were light switches that functioned as a big plunger that you pushed in (turning the light on) and they then slowly (via some oil damped spring mechanism I expect) returned to their former protruding state whereupon the light switched off&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They were two way and could thus be configured to either provide power or cut power for a period of time. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm struck that one or two of these switches wired in series with the light such that they can be pushed in to disconnect the power to the light for eg 30 seconds will allow you a way to temporarily deactivate the light for your needs but have it return to its normal behavior automatically. I envisage that a switch at the top and bottom of the stairs would allow you to push it then make an entrance or exit in the timeout &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-03-25T13:52:42.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23391" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-03-25T17:40:48.027" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have a battery powered motion detecting spotlight and when we're home, we put an ice cream tub over it, keeping it from detecting us. You could do a variant of this with a bit of rope and a pulley (or perhaps just a simple hook or the like) that lets you remotely cover the light by pulling the tub up to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you approach the property at night, you pick up the rope/string from wherever you keep it - perhaps one end wrapped around a nail on a fence or something - and before the light goes on, pull the rope to lift the tub up around the light. [Finding a place on the property that doesn't trigger the light and can host this rope end will take some practicing, ideally at a time of day when you can see if the light goes on or not, but it won't blind you.] Still holding the rope tight, and gathering it to you as you go, you approach the house. When you get there, you put all the rope down on the porch, lowering the tub and enabling the light again. (Ideally you are standing somewhere that will not trigger the light.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The next time you leave the house, whether day or night, you take the rope end with you. If it's night, you first haul the tub up over the light and you hold it tight as you go. Put the end back on the fence or whatever for your next night-time return.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the way you leave the rope out at full length would prevent you from pulling it to the house when you're on your way out, then you also need to return the rope to the porch when you approach the house in daylight, in order to have it available if you're going to leave in darkness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A milder version of this is that there is no rope, no pulley, the tub just sits over the light all the time, and the roomie remembers to remove it and set it down nearby whenever leaving and expecting to return in darkness, then replaces it when getting home. You would then only risk being blinded if you happened to return while your roomie was out. This doesn't reduce your risk to zero, and relies on the roomie co-operating. That's why I led with the rope and pulley plan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2020-03-25T17:40:48.027" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-03-25T17:52:54.970" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disable the sensor&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;There are different kinds of security light sensors. Depending on the type of sensor, you may be able to hack the intended purpose of the device for enough gloom of night to help your mobility.&lt;br&gt;You do this by disabling the sensor temporarily.&lt;br&gt;NOTE: Convenience has not been considered.&lt;br&gt;NOTE: Only the ability to disable and enable the device which is the subject of the OP has been considered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Heat-up thermal detectors&lt;/strong&gt; that work by detecting changes in temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is only necessary to increase the room temperature to approximately 35°-38°C to disable the ability of the sensor to discriminate between you and the background temperature. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To restore the normal operation of the motion activated LED floodlight, lower the room temperature when you are inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cover a passive infrared sensor&lt;/strong&gt; with a small piece of glass when you're outside. PIR sensors work with changes in infrared energy that travels at the speed of light — different from thermal energy. PIR sensors are not motion sensors, per se.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Glass does not transmit the range of passive infrared radiation generated by humans. A round flashlight &lt;em&gt;glass&lt;/em&gt; replacement lens (purchased at a hardware store) would be ideal. You'll have to use your own ingenuity to fashion the holder to suit your unique situation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove the filter to reenable the normal function of the motion activated LED floodlight&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trick an ultrasonic motion sensor&lt;/strong&gt; which works by detecting a change in the frequency of a super-audible source (higher than normal hearing range).&lt;br&gt;You do this by moving very slowly when in the range of the sensor. Soft sound absorbent &#xA;clothing is better at cloaking than hard surfaces.&lt;br&gt;An alternative is to cover the sensor with a small thin cloth &quot;filter&quot; with lots of &quot;air&quot; in a loose weave such as a thick dark sheer stocking so that some of the ultrasonic radiation passes through and some is reflected. Experiment with different cloth types and distances from the sensor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove the cloth &quot;filter&quot; to restore the normal operation of the motion activated LED flood light&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-25T17:52:54.970" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23393" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13461" CreationDate="2020-03-25T18:54:28.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I observe that the boiling point of Dichloromethane is 39.8 C.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&quot;A dense, non-flammable colourless liquid &quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;250ml is available for £12 ish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is toxic to some degree or other and it may dissolve your plastic digital thermometer but I suppose you could protect it with something. I wouldn't boil this up in the house but maybe outside with a following wind?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is of course Diethyl Ether (34.6 C) however it is HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE and you wouldn't catch me boiling that up. Let me know if you plan to try that one and I will bring my sunglasses and come and watch from a distance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30969" LastActivityDate="2020-03-25T18:54:28.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23396" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-03-26T03:31:20.267" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;unscrew the bulb 1 turn when you want it to not come on. screw it all the way back in when you want it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-03-26T03:31:20.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19467" CreationDate="2020-03-26T13:11:59.720" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First: When you say &quot;the particles it filters out would sit right on its surface, pile up there, and quickly plug up the pores in it and stop the flow of air through it&quot; don't forget that in reality, this is what also happens with commercial air filters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second: You say the tissue paper is weak, so is the paper in commercial filter before it was treated and protected. In that sense, we can do the same thing, by providing a support before installing the paper tissue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I personally first pre-install a mosquito screen, then add the paper towel. When the paper tissue filter is no more efficient, I simply install a new one. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simple, efficient and cost effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30977" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-03-29T11:43:58.117" LastActivityDate="2020-03-29T11:43:58.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23399" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-03-26T13:38:35.550" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get and Install an X-10 wireless home automation system&lt;/strong&gt; component that will allow you to remotely control the power to the Floodlight by a battery-powered switch you carry on your key-ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No installation wiring is needed. It works with the installed home wiring system you have already.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are several different set-ups available that should work. You will need a receptacle receiver and the portable transmitter. It can also be computer controlled with more components.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-26T13:38:35.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23400" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21049" CreationDate="2020-03-26T22:20:52.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;While not esthetic, you may use a fine (sewing) needle which has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the nozzle of glue.  Poke with the needle in the nozzle of the glue, extract remains of the glue and wipe this stuff off on a kleenex eventually thrown away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, tightly close the nozzle of the glue with the cap, wrap it air tight, and store it in a fridge - next time you need the glue, allow it to warm to ambient temperature for 10 to 15 min prior to use.  (And consider two-component glue as an alternative.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30951" LastActivityDate="2020-03-26T22:20:52.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23401" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23367" CreationDate="2020-03-27T10:20:51.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I've done is keep &lt;strong&gt;SIM ejector tool&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;small plastic container&lt;/strong&gt; I already have.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;And keep it &lt;strong&gt;in another one&lt;/strong&gt; where I keep &lt;strong&gt;my USB flash drives&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Sfylb.jpg&quot; width=&quot;450&quot; height=&quot;250&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30931" LastActivityDate="2020-03-27T10:20:51.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23402" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23162" CreationDate="2020-03-28T18:20:22.603" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my past experience of keeping money out of sight , I found CD cases to be useful, random CD's that are of no consequence are good.&#xA;Also consider any furniture with metal legs which has a plastic stopper in the end of the leg, if carefully removed , this provides a safe dry place to stash your cash , just remember to remove it if you are getting rid of the furniture.&#xA;A former housemate of mine assures me that the best place to hide anything is inside an &quot;adult toy&quot; with the batteries removed as no-one would be willing to handle it!&#xA;Hope these help you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28263" LastActivityDate="2020-03-28T18:20:22.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23403" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-28T22:11:22.160" Score="1" ViewCount="97" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to reduce intensity of air flow from my window AC unit in Asia during a curfew / in condo lockdown?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I emphasize again:  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Currently in Asia (so do not think US style) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Currently in Curfew/ Lockdown  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I’ve decreased the blower / fan setting to the lowest and it still is too much. No matter lowest setting &amp;amp; directing the movable vents up/ down, left right the intensity of air flow in the room is too much (can feel direct air at other end of room opposite to AC)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I prefer the cooling functionality, but this blower is too much. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For now I can apply a temporary outer hack, but please feel free to share &amp;amp; add possible inner hack. A dual pronged approach answer would be best. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I won’t be able to remove the plastic a/c cover panel right now but in few weeks when maintenance guys come maybe something could be inserted in front of main blower vents, in between unit and its front panel (once I test &amp;amp; see how the temporary reductions intensity works out &amp;amp; has to be fine tuned).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I’m wondering what different ways &amp;amp; ideas this could be done. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put some kind of fabric / cloth / sheet / towel / pillow / paper / something solid like cardboard? &#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Each being different in air flow directional/ redirecting, air flow diffusing properties once applied&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Different ways it could be adhered there / kept up / tied? &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Would prefer to avoid sticky stuff or nails &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But I do have right away as shown in pics: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Masking tape &amp;amp; Velcro cable ties (bottom Left)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Curtain rod (top right) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lighting shelf (top left) &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Main blower vents&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sharing picture of A/C unit, blower &amp;amp; surroundings:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w8Dq2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w8Dq2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Main pic&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yNZpw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yNZpw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;close up&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T01c6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T01c6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;vents close up &quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8070" LastEditorUserId="8070" LastEditDate="2020-03-29T02:03:28.363" LastActivityDate="2020-03-29T11:21:25.683" Title="How to reduce intensity of air flow from my window AC unit" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;office&gt;&lt;fan&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23404" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23403" CreationDate="2020-03-29T11:21:25.683" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My hack is to obtain a length of bamboo or similar and tape it to the curtain rod at one end, and to the shelf at the other end. Shown as the orange line in this picture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wCJN6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wCJN6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then hang some fabric from the pole, and direct the fan vent right at it. This should prevent the air from being blown to the other end of the room. As long as you don't completely block off the area, cool air should still be able to circulate through the room by convection, but without the direct blast.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may not be possible to rest the bamboo &lt;em&gt;on top of&lt;/em&gt; the curtain pole without preventing the window curtain from fully closing (left picture). But you could use several loops of tape to secure the bamboo to the curtain pole (right picture).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Otw9j.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Otw9j.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-03-29T11:21:25.683" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23405" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-29T16:45:51.803" Score="2" ViewCount="109" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ball point pens&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Unused&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like to buy pens from one certain brand (Montex Megatop; cheap good quality pen). I often buy 3-6 in advance and store them in the almirah. But I have noticed that for some pens either the ink becomes dry and thin after 2/3rds is used or it stops working completely. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Could this be because of storing them for long time (3 weeks for each pen)?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Could I prevent this by keeping them upside down?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30989" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-04-16T16:16:53.957" LastActivityDate="2020-04-16T16:16:53.957" Title="Does keeping a pen in the wrong orientation gradually decrease the quality of ink?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;stationery&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23406" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23427" CreationDate="2020-03-29T16:58:15.620" Score="0" ViewCount="50" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know this is the correct platform to ask or not but I need help that how to protect your phone screen from damaging, as my phone protector always gets a crack, it really is a problem need your suggestions &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30992" LastActivityDate="2020-04-03T12:25:39.407" Title="Avoiding damage to phone screen" Tags="&lt;cell-phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23408" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23426" CreationDate="2020-03-30T02:19:03.387" Score="0" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;At place like desk or near bad, usually lots of power plug from electronics charging, fan, lamps, laptops, like from three to ten. Using extender plug is required, but messy. Is there any way to make it neat?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2614" LastActivityDate="2020-05-02T13:03:00.287" Title="How to make extender plugs neat?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20468" CreationDate="2020-03-30T04:33:34.573" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My glasses are conventional borosilicate glasses which each has a tiny hole sealed with a hardly visible silicon plug on the bottom. Most double-wall glass coffee mugs are like that. When washed at too high a temperature in a dishwasher, the plug pops and dirty water enters. Do the following after slowly heating the glass in an oven to about 50°C to 60°C : With a syringe with a thin needle, extract all the dirty water as best as you can. Don't worry, you will never extract all the water. To clean the inside between the walls, next use the syringe to inject distilled water also at about 60°C that contains dishwasher detergent and shake and swirl to &quot;wash the inside&quot; and extract the wash water with the syringe. To rinse, now inject 60°C distilled water containing some rinse-aid used in dishwashers that allows drying through evaporation without stains. Rinse by swirling and shaking, then extract as much as you can of the rinse water, leaving the inside empty, but still with a few drops. Then &quot;bake&quot; the glass upside down (with the hole at the top to allow the remaining drops to vaporize to escape) until dry in an oven at about 60°C to 70°C, normally 8 hours. Once dry, and while still hot, seal the tiny hole with a tiny drop of hot glue from a glue gun. Fixed, but take care to never again wash the glass above 60°C in a dishwasher. Test if the seal holds with normal use when hot liquids are poured into the glass. Borosilicate glasses are designed for this and it's not the material at fault here, but the air inside that expands and pops the seal at high temperature. If your glass does not have that tiny hole at the bottom through which you can work with a syringe and needle, this method does not work. Use at own risk. Works well for me, but the hardest part is to get the drying stains not to show. Therefore, always use distilled water in the cleaning process, because ordinary tap water might contain calcium which when dried through evaporation, leaves a faint stain line. Fixed about three glasses this way, marriage is stronger than ever, now discovered vanilla-flavoured coffee syrup, and still going strong. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30996" LastEditorUserId="30996" LastEditDate="2020-03-30T05:09:19.207" LastActivityDate="2020-03-30T05:09:19.207" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23410" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7245" CreationDate="2020-03-30T14:30:11.737" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I attach the front of the hem of my T shirt to the buckle of my belt with a plastic karibiner. The T shirt then does not ride up, even when I am dancing. If the belt and the karibiner are the same colour no one will notice, it all just looks like part of the belt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30999" LastActivityDate="2020-03-30T14:30:11.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23411" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-30T20:21:09.580" Score="1" ViewCount="180" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes when we take tablets, no matter how big or small the tablet is, it feels like it sticks in the throat no matter how much water we drink. Is there a quick remedy to this? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30639" LastActivityDate="2020-04-06T21:00:27.873" Title="What measures to take if the tablet swallowed is still stuck in the throat even after drinking loads of water?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;&lt;medicine&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23411" CreationDate="2020-03-30T22:33:16.057" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes it feels as if the tablet is &quot;stuck&quot; in your throat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try eating a piece/slice of dry bread. It has more ability to help you swallow anything in your throat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You have already tried liquids. The solid should give you some immediate relief.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-30T22:33:16.057" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23413" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23416" CreationDate="2020-03-31T02:57:27.693" Score="-1" ViewCount="59" Body="&lt;p&gt;As COVID-19 has forfended non-essential travelling, I must ship these eyeglasses rather than carry them with me in person on the plane. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I'll definitely buy insurance for the eyeglasses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the manufacturer's case is big enough, I'll &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/Oj0Q9i_64q8?t=83&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bubble-wrap&lt;/a&gt; the frame first. Then I'll place the eyeglasses in the manufactuer's case and bubble-wrap the case too. Then I'll &lt;a href=&quot;https://old.reddit.com/r/Ebay/comments/b0r7xp/cheapest_way_to_ship_sunglasses/eigmgnk/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;place it in a small box&lt;/a&gt;. Finally I'll place the smaller box inside a bigger box for more protection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;But what if the manufacturer's case can fit only the eyeglass itself, and is too small  to fit eyeglass with bubble wrap?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How else can I protect these eyeglasses? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2020-03-31T10:48:22.703" Title="How can I pack and wrap eyeglasses protectively for shipping?" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23414" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-31T03:15:06.550" Score="-1" ViewCount="610" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.3mcanada.ca/3M/en_CA/company-ca/all-3m-products/%7E/3M-Versaflo-Heavy-Industry-Powered-Air-Purifying-Respirator-TR-300-HIK/?N=5002385+3293728708&amp;amp;rt=rud&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;3M&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.ca/3M-Versaflo-Heavy-Industry-TR-300-HIK/dp/B007PB4C38&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt; have sold out of Powered Air Respirators, much less any other respirators or masks. My grandparents could find and buy only non-powered Respirators like 3M's FF-402:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zRKaD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zRKaD.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are the drawbacks of N95, N99, N100, R95, P95, or P100 respirators:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16441251&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;CONCLUSIONS:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Healthcare providers may develop headaches following the use of the N95 face-mask. Shorter duration of face-mask wear may reduce the frequency and severity of these headaches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://va.ecitizen.gov.sg/CFP/CustomerPages/NEA_google/displayresult.aspx?MesId=1069078&amp;amp;Source=Google&amp;amp;url=va.ecitizen.gov.sg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;What are the effects of wearing a N95 mask?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This may be due to the mask causing increased resistance to breathing, and a reduction in the volume of air breathed. For most people this is not serious.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, some elderly people, people with lung or heart conditions, and women in the later stages of pregnancy may already have reduced lung volumes or breathing issues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should take a break from using a N95 mask if you feel uncomfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00173017&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;The Physiological Impact of N95 Masks on Medical Staff - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wearing N95 masks results in hypooxygenemia and hypercapnia which reduce working efficiency and the ability to make correct decision.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Medical staff are at increased risk of getting 'Severe acute respiratory syndrome'(SARS), and wearing N95 masks is highly recommended by experts worldwide. However, dizziness, headache, and short of breath are commonly experienced by the medical staff wearing N95 masks. The ability to make correct decision may be hampered, too. The purpose of the study was therefore to evaluate the physiological impact of N95 mask on medical staff.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assume that you must wear a respirator for hours, and can't &amp;quot;take a break from using&amp;quot; them. If you feel this &amp;quot;hypooxygenemia and hypercapnia&amp;quot;, then:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What can you do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can you stand in front of a fan to try to ventilate &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/headache-from-respirator.1335910/#post-15347810&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the expelled air&lt;/a&gt; inside the respirator?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2020-04-01T13:16:13.980" Title="How can I prevent headaches and adverse effects from wearing respirators?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23413" CreationDate="2020-03-31T03:26:15.047" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have already taken every reasonable precaution to ship the eyeglasses safely and securely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Where there is some space you wish to fill, small pieces of loosely-crumpled paper can be used to absorb shock. The crumpled paper isn't messy as styrofoam plastic peanut dust or lint from cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-03-31T03:26:15.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23416" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23413" CreationDate="2020-03-31T10:48:22.703" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The question appears to be&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;But what if the manufacturer's case can fit only the eyeglass itself, and is too small to fit eyeglass with bubble wrap?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the bubblewrap is too thick, then use something thinner to protect the glasses. They are usually supplied with a small soft cloth inside the case. Wrap the glasses with that, and/or a larger piece of soft cloth. Wrap as many layers as there is room for, to stop them moving freely inside the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The case should be the hard shell type, not a soft pouch, to protect the glasses. It is a good idea to use bubble wrap outside that, for further cushioning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-03-31T10:48:22.703" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23417" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-31T15:30:32.920" Score="1" ViewCount="239" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The situation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I live in a small appartment in a densely populated building (6 floors, 24 apartments per floor).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have no furniture. I work on the floor. I sleep on the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;My downstairs neighbors listen to techno music. I can hear the beats / bass. Especially when I sleep (on the hard concrete floor).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wear earplugs. That filters out most of the noise. But when I lie down to sleep I can hear the beats.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The neighbor is a youngish lady who lives on her own. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;On weekends (Saturday and Sunday between 10am to 11pm), the neighbor has guests and they play techno music.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When the neighbor has guests, there is often shouting and loud noises (like furniture being thrown over, banging on pipes).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When the neighbor has guests, and when I open my window I can smell marijuana fumes coming from downstairs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Frequently the neighbor throws objects out of her window (furniture, picture frames, skateboard, large flower pot, broom, light bulbs). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The owner of my apartment, said that there is a court case to evict the lady. But the case is still in progress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;My rental agreement expires towards the end of the year. Before that I would have to pay a penalty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What bothers me&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The repetitive beats of the music. The beats are not loud. It is more like a clock ticking. Like tapping a finger on a wooden table ten times, then stopping for 5 beats and then repeating. The loud banging noises and shouting do not bother me.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What I have tried&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twice I have called the police. The first time they arrived too late. The neighbors had left. The second time the music had stopped by the time they arrived. The police spoke to the lady and she said she would turn the music down. Also the building often smells of pot / marijuana and the police do not take the situation seriously.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In my last attempt, I went downstairs to complain directly. The lady stared at me silence. The guest (a man) mocked me (he pretended to be mentally handicapped, danced and imitated me). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What I think presently&lt;/strong&gt; (below are my opinions not facts)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now the neighbor (when her guests visit) turns up the music on purpose. I had this impression after the police spoke to the lady, and after I complained directly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;From experience, calling the police is a waste of time and an unpleasant experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Calling the police was morally wrong in the eyes of the neighbor. I am now considered a traitor (prick).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Talking to the neighbors will not help. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Firstly I lack the communication and negotiating skills required for such a situation. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Secondly, I called the police which angered and provoked the neighbor and her friends. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Thirdly judging by their taste in music, their behavior and the part of town they (we) live in, these are lower class, uneducated people. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The man who mocked me, has no scruples about mocking me in public and will do so when our paths cross.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I am looking for practical advice.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Will a bed (or just a matrice) dampen the noise?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have tried wax ear plugs and foam ear plugs. Both work well but are not perfect. Any other types of ear plugs out there (maybe some one has a homemade ear-plug-material) ? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How do I deal with the taunting in public? Do I reply? Do I remain silent? How do I remain calm in such a situation?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I cannot always wear earplugs in the apartment, e.g. when I need to wear headphones. How do I deal (mentally) with the loud music which I now believe is being done purposefully?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other information which might be (ir)relevant&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have been living 1 year in this country in central europe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I look and talk like a native of this country.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;But before moving here I lived my whole life in another country.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am not used to living in a densely populated building.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am 40+.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The neighbors are in their early 20s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The build is a modern-ish concrete construction. The acoustics is terrible. Inside the apartment I hear the beats coming from below. I hear the beats (vibrations) not really the music. In other words a different type of music would be less audible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31004" LastActivityDate="2020-09-13T11:43:12.517" Title="How do I live with noisy neighbors?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;sound&gt;&lt;music&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23418" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-03-31T16:11:12.477" Score="5" ViewCount="231" Body="&lt;p&gt;With most of the World's citizens no longer being able to visit the hairdresser for quite some time, we need to know how we can cut our own hair. This is particularity a problem for those people who live alone, who under the current rules are not allowed to let other people cut their hair. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12845" LastActivityDate="2020-04-04T06:29:59.260" Title="How to cut your own hair?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23420" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23411" CreationDate="2020-03-31T17:06:10.540" Score="-4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tie cotton with good thread. Roll thread on finger and put some drinkable things on that cotton and then swallow it. While pulling back that cotton take care to stuck that cotton with tablet. If not stuck then swallow again or drink saliva or little water. keep doing until relief. You can also &lt;strong&gt;simply gargle&lt;/strong&gt; to wet throat. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31006" LastActivityDate="2020-03-31T17:06:10.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23421" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23418" CreationDate="2020-03-31T23:08:13.573" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use hair clippers from Walmart, they cost about 20 or 30 dollars. They last for years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your hair is long comb it out, I don't let mine get long enough to comb.  I cut it once a month or so. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I put the number 2 clipper guard thing on the clippers.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I bring the vacuum cleaner into the bathroom, and get completely naked.  This makes cleaning up the hair easier.  I use the bathroom mirror, so I close the sink drain, I don't want hair going down the drain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turn the clippers on and start clipping.  The number 2 guard, gives you a short military style buzz cut that looks clean.  You can start wherever you want, the front and sides are pretty easy.  The back and top, just keep bringing the clippers up from the back of your neck and over the top.  You want to cut into the grain, so if the hair lays down, cut up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Everyone is different, for me there is some hair at the temple that grows at a weird angle and I have to pay particular attention there, and take the clippers in from a couple different ways.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trying to get a razor cut or taper on the back of your head is just not going to work.  Go with the number 2 guard everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a few hairs around the back of my ears that hard to get.  I take the guard off and use bare blade (this still leaves maybe 1/8 inch of stubble) and very carefully fold my ear forward with one hand, and try to get those hairs to stand up.  I very carefully run the clippers along the back of my ear.  Just one corner of the clipper touching my skull.  You can also use the bare blade for nose and ear hair.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Between running my hand over my head, and trying to see the back of my head in the mirror, I get all the high spots.  It is not hard, but is a little nervous making the first couple of times.  Start to finish time is about 15 minutes.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I am done cutting, I use the vacuum to get most of the hair off of me, off the floor, and out of the sink.  Wipe everything down, then jump in the shower.   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It might seem like shaving bald would be easy, but it is not. The clippers without the plastic guard (bare blade) leave stubble that is a few days worth of growth, and it is a pain to shave.  If cut shorter then the number 2 guard, your hair is like a little pin cushion, and when you go to bed, your head sticks to the pillow.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-04-02T00:52:01.950" LastActivityDate="2020-04-02T00:52:01.950" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23422" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23417" CreationDate="2020-04-01T05:45:41.343" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let's concentrate on the music first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Humans hear sounds in 2 different ways:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The air vibration (sound wave) travels into the ear channel, causes the eardrum to vibrate as well, which is then translated to nerve impulses.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The sound wave causes tiny vibrations inside our own skull, which is transferred to the eardrum and then translated to nerve impulses.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Earplugs can only block the first way of hearing, not the second. If you lay down on the floor, the sounds travels through the floor into your skull and you hear it although your ears are blocked. A mattress would seperate your head from the source of the vibration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you really have no furniture at all, first find out whether the country you live in offers social services like minimal furniture. If it doesn't, find a social welfare organization and ask them for help. Don't feel amberrassed, your living situation warrants you receiving their help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to leave this apartment, record the sounds with your phone close to the floor and use this evidence to negotiate with your landlord. He already knows that your neighbor is a problem, so you could probably ask to either move out without paying a penalty or to lower the rent as long as the disturbance persists.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And lastly the mocking. Mocking you is only fun as long as you get angry and react to it. In my personal experience the best way to stop mocking is to act as if the other person doesn't exist. You don't see them, you don't hear them, you don't react in any perceivable way. Just walk past without obviously turning away or directly looking at them. They should stop really soon, because suddenly they are the one acting stupid, while everyone else around them is acting perfectly normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-04-01T05:45:41.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23417" CreationDate="2020-04-01T13:14:50.760" Score="-2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a suggestion for a noise abatement &lt;strong&gt;HACK&lt;/strong&gt; that I thought was extremely effective, fast, and inexpensive. It's not nice but it fits the situation and occupants in kind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the &quot;Lady&quot; is not home, your landlord/property owner makes necessary repairs to the broken toilet in the apartment lavatory…&lt;br&gt;&#xA; - Turn off the water to the bathroom.&lt;br&gt;&#xA; - Flush the toilet to empty it.&lt;br&gt;&#xA; - Smash the toilet with a sledge hammer.&lt;br&gt;&#xA; - Leave the apartment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The noise will cease. A new toilet can be replaced and installed inexpensively ($300) after the &quot;Lady&quot; and friends move.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-04-01T13:14:50.760" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23424" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23414" CreationDate="2020-04-01T13:16:13.980" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The headache can be from having the straps too tight. Also, if you can, take the filters out of the packaging to air before use. Otherwise you smell fresh plastic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31011" LastActivityDate="2020-04-01T13:16:13.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23425" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23417" CreationDate="2020-04-02T07:45:47.847" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several options.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) Noise cancelling headphones&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nosleeplessnights.com/headphones-for-sleeping/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.nosleeplessnights.com/headphones-for-sleeping/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) External window noise cancelling devices (Might not help your internal sound issues but worth a look) &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/170649-sono-a-noise-cancelation-and-isolation-device-that-sticks-on-your-window&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/170649-sono-a-noise-cancelation-and-isolation-device-that-sticks-on-your-window&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3) White Noise Machines &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bblXKFmXSns&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bblXKFmXSns&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;4) Sleep sound apps (Many free and paid for options) on the Google and Apple Stores&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25328" LastActivityDate="2020-04-02T07:45:47.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23426" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23408" CreationDate="2020-04-02T12:22:10.503" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;With my desk, I recently &quot;rewired&quot; it by screwing extension leads to the underside of the desk so that all of the equipment can be plugged into a socket which is very nearby and is out of sight. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used cable clips and other methods to secure all of the wires to the underside of the desk also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In some cases, I cut the length of the power cord so it was no longer than necessary. This is obviously a drastic measure which might give you a problem if you decide to move the device afterwards. It is easier to do if the device is a printer which uses a standard &quot;figure-8&quot; cable, because you can always buy a new one if necessary. The same applies to  monitors with &quot;kettle&quot; leads.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can't cut the leads then fold up any excess and use a cable-tie to hold the bundle together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also bought little racks which screw to the underside of the desk and these bundles of wire (and power supply boxes) all sit in those little racks, off the floor, off the desk and out of sight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2020-04-02T12:22:10.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23406" CreationDate="2020-04-02T20:08:52.797" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have used about 3 phones in last 6 years. The first one was a Nokia, whose screen I broke for 6 times; after that I used a HTC, broke the screen 2 times; currently I'm using a iPhone and have broken the screen 2 times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Over time I have learnt that a good rubber cover is the best deal to protect the phone and screen. Buy one which has its edges coming a little bit over the bezel of phone, secondly, a hack is that just don’t use any phone protection, you will be automatically be more cautious with it. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31022" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-04-03T12:25:39.407" LastActivityDate="2020-04-03T12:25:39.407" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23428" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23430" CreationDate="2020-04-02T20:50:36.127" Score="0" ViewCount="67" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm about to apply a bandage that will cover my eyebrow and read on this site it'd be best to use a certain brand of adhesive tape and then a brand of baby oil to make the removal less painful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I opened-up a gash 1/2&quot; above 1/2 length of my right eyebrow. 3 stitches in the ER closed the wound. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a few days, I am having a competent friend remove them. I can choose the brand of the bandage to apply to the wound after removal. Since the adhesive will cover my eyebrow I want to choose something that will be easy on my eyebrow when it is time for remove. I might have permanently lost 1/4 of the eyebrow if that makes a difference. It's a mess up there. But my vision is not affected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I read on this site to apply baby oil before removing the adhesive. But it seemed like the combination of the &lt;em&gt;brand&lt;/em&gt; of bandage used and &lt;em&gt;brand&lt;/em&gt; of baby oil used mattered? My stitches are coming out and the adhesive bandage is going on my eyebrow this weekend. What brand should I use? Then, when the time comes to remove the bandage, what brand of baby oil should I use?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Right now, I need all the help I can get.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31023" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-04-03T19:33:48.190" LastActivityDate="2020-04-03T19:33:48.190" Title="Best bandage adhesive (brand) and baby oil (brand) combo for bandage covering the eyebrow?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;medicine&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23429" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20468" CreationDate="2020-04-03T00:56:44.923" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a conventional (not microwave) oven, you can put it into a pan or onto a cookie sheet and bake the glass cup to drive out the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heat the oven to slightly above water boiling point. The water will boil.  The resulting water vapour will leave the cup with the increase of pressure as the vapour expands. (Ideal Gas Law)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As the last of the trapped water is reached, there will probably be some solid residue left trapped within the glass walls. Figure out where you want the residue to accumulate and put that as the lowest point when you position the cup. Bottom down and the residue will end up at the base, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You do not need a very hot oven. You are not in a hurry. It might take up to an hour to get up to temperature. Too fast and you may shatter the cup. A few degrees over boiling will be enough. Keep an eye on the piece and you may locate the source of the opening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-04-03T00:56:44.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23430" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23428" CreationDate="2020-04-03T11:16:20.620" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;We don't recommend products here, but my &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;You have a few days to experiment with different types of bandage and oil, on some other part of your body, to find out which combination is most easily removed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;HR&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The question suggests you might be thinking of using a plaster like in the left picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8nsgU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8nsgU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thinking outside the box, you can &lt;strong&gt;keep adhesive away from the wound&lt;/strong&gt; by applying a sterilised gauze bandage held in place with&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;a band like the centre picture&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;surgical tape like the right picture&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could not find a more exact pictures, they are just to illustrate the methods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-04-03T12:42:18.327" LastActivityDate="2020-04-03T12:42:18.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23428" CreationDate="2020-04-03T11:29:40.987" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Baby oil is very much a uniform product across brands -- light mineral oil with scent added.  You could use any commercial brand, or mineral oil sold as a laxative, or light machine oil as is used for guns or sewing machines, with effectively the same results except they smell different.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Adhesive bandages come in broadly three classes: cheap, common, and extra-sticky.  As noted in another answer, the biggest concern here is that the bandage not stick to the healing wound (you'll need to change the bandage at least two or three times between removing the stitches and full healing).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In general, cheap bandages stick when you don't want them to, come off when you want them to stick, and leave goo behind when they do come off.  Extra-sticky bandages, the kind that will stay on a kid when they bathe or swim, are a bad choice here, as you're likely to pull the skin and hair enough to reopen the partially healed wound trying to get the bandage off, baby oil or not, and even if you don't it's extra painful to remove this sort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That leaves the common sort -- though you'll still have the choice of common and &quot;non-stick&quot; pads; in this case, the non-stick is clearly better.  So, you want the common sort of bandage strip with a non-stick pad (and will still have a choice of a couple brands and a store brand generic at most pharmacies).  You may also want to practice the baby oil removal technique on uninjured skin before you try the bandage on your actual eyebrow wound -- that way you'll know what to expect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2020-04-03T11:29:40.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23313" CreationDate="2020-04-04T04:38:30.420" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;witch hazel as an alternative, the consistency of your sanitizer will be more like a spray.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31031" LastActivityDate="2020-04-04T04:38:30.420" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23436" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-04-04T23:16:01.947" Score="0" ViewCount="277" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yesterday I did put some water with a dissolved soap in an aluminum pan. I think the soap is a Dove like this one: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dove.com/content/dam/unilever/dove/brazil/portuguese/pack_shot/front/skin_cleansing/skin_cleansing/sabonete_dove_original_90g/fop_original_90g_derm_seal_-_83344562-1147482-png.png.ulenscale.490x490.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.dove.com/content/dam/unilever/dove/brazil/portuguese/pack_shot/front/skin_cleansing/skin_cleansing/sabonete_dove_original_90g/fop_original_90g_derm_seal_-_83344562-1147482-png.png.ulenscale.490x490.png&lt;/a&gt; It stayed there for many hours. Now when it was going to be used for cook, a mildly strong soap smell remained on it. It was then washed with water to try to remove it. Then, some vinegar was used somehow during some time (I didn't use it) to try to remove it without success.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are the options. Use hot water? Sunshine? Lemon?. Vinager for a longer time period ? sodium bicarbonate ? What else might work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank for the answers.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31035" LastEditorUserId="31035" LastEditDate="2020-04-04T23:36:06.620" LastActivityDate="2020-04-10T14:42:09.247" Title="Hot to remove soap taste from a aluminum pan?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23438" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23352" CreationDate="2020-04-05T02:50:18.873" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you know the people, visit them one day and have someone else use the treadmill while you are in their house. You should be able to find out if you can hear it as long as the part of their house that is beneath your treadmill is accessible to you. If you are unsure, move your treadmill to an area of your house where you know you will be able to hear it in their house. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31036" LastActivityDate="2020-04-05T02:50:18.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23439" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22902" CreationDate="2020-04-05T03:33:32.190" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a large towel or plastic sheeting, or large trash bag. Attach two suction cups to the right and left side bottom edge. Stick suction cups to bathroom mirror. Attach other end around neck of shaver with large safety pin. After shave, the shaver can remove fom around neck, detach suction cups from mirror and shake out over trash can. It's like a bib that catches the whiskers from falling into sink. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31036" LastActivityDate="2020-04-05T03:33:32.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23440" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21156" CreationDate="2020-04-05T03:48:18.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my birthday month  I start a birthday countdown. I write on a sign and/or post somewhere. &quot;Only ____ more shopping days until my birthday. Shop early and avoid the last minute rush&quot;  I try to do it every year at the same time. Usually, the beginning of my birthday month.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's really funny because over the years my friends and family are used to me doing it. If I don't post it or write it on a sign in the house,  they start asking... &quot;So how many more shopping days do we have?&quot; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31036" LastActivityDate="2020-04-05T03:48:18.257" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23446" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23436" CreationDate="2020-04-05T21:21:14.960" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would ask you to try using butter (not margarine) to neutralize the residual odour of Dove™ skin cleanser.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The butter is an intermediate step. The concept is that the fats in the butter will bond with the organic base of the &quot;soap&quot; film coating the aluminum pan. When removed, the butter will pull the odour with it. The butter is then removed as you normally would remove food residue. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;At room temperature, rub a small amount of butter (1-2 teaspoon) over the dry surface of the pan. Work a thin layer over the whole pan into every crevice.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note&lt;/strong&gt;: I used warm &lt;em&gt;GHEE&lt;/em&gt; (clarified butter) and applied it with my fingers.&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wipe the pan dry with a paper towel. (To remove the butter.) Be thorough.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wash the pan as you would after normal use. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;UPDATE: This did not work with a plastic cup that I used for the experiment. When dry, the odour returned. You may have better results with better your metal pan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-04-06T02:03:08.880" LastActivityDate="2020-04-06T02:03:08.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23447" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23411" CreationDate="2020-04-06T00:03:42.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a small piece of bread (without the crust) and some peanut butter on it. I try this occasionally and it seems to work. Also, do not eat an enormous amount of peanut butter on the bread. A small amount will suffice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you drink some water before and after doing this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not magic, but it works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastActivityDate="2020-04-06T00:03:42.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23448" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10731" CreationDate="2020-04-06T06:44:41.940" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this habit throughout pretty-much my entire childhood, into the adolescence. It went away naturally (I was not even aware of it happening) during a 1-week camping trip in the mountains. Because my hands were quite dirty most of the time because of the activities done, the biting just vanished.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While you might not have that luxury, here is some things you can try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;ask people around you to give a heads-up when they see you biting your nails. It worked with a colleague in the past, to get rid of saying some words very often, unnecessarily (something like &quot;you know...&quot;, but every 20 words or so);&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;attach something to the fingers which you bite first or most often; can be a bit of adhesive paper, medical adhesive band... You can apply it directly on the nail. You will see it stop. It would actually prevent you from biting, even if you were determined (unless you willingly remove it).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;as an alternative, apply brightly colored nail paint on the nail; while you can still bite the nail, you will still have the heads-up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If people ask you about it, just tell the truth. There is no shame in it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I need to remember something, I write a short word on one of my fingers. When people ask me why I write things on myself, I just tell the truth. It is their problem if they do not agree.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-04-06T06:44:41.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23449" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23313" CreationDate="2020-04-06T06:54:33.540" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Aquasonic ultrasound gel. I don't know why no one answered the question. Yeah it's pretty clear to everyone that washing your hands is the best way to stay sanitary. But hand sanitizer has its purpose especially when you're not around a sink. Hence the reason are medical facilities are filled with them. I rely on both methods due to my occupation and the need to do my part to keep my family and this economy going. One part Aquasonic gel two parts denatured alcohol. I will deal with dry cracked hands if I have to. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31044" LastActivityDate="2020-04-06T06:54:33.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23450" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23411" CreationDate="2020-04-06T21:00:27.873" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are able to swallow the water normally, then most likely the tablet isn't actually stuck in your throat any more. The tissue in your throat is very sensitive, and when a tablet gets stuck, it irritates the lining a bit.  When the tablet gets unstuck, the feeling still lingers, making the sensation that the tablet is still stuck.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are able to swallow the next bite normally, it's just the lasting sensation you're feeling, not the tablet itself.  The sensation will slowly dissipate on its own without any need to eat bread or anything else.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11642" LastActivityDate="2020-04-06T21:00:27.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23451" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23436" CreationDate="2020-04-07T08:21:02.030" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Facial soap like Dove contains oils that adhere to the skin as a surface film, and to the container with which the soap and water mixture has come in contact.&#xA;You can remove that film by scrubbing with scouring powder or another soap that does not contain oils- like dishwashing liquid, which is designed to remove oily films. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastEditorUserId="31054" LastEditDate="2020-04-10T14:42:09.247" LastActivityDate="2020-04-10T14:42:09.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23452" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23405" CreationDate="2020-04-07T10:52:03.393" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Actually, when you keep the pen upside down for a long time, they dry or ink flow is irregular. The gravitational pull is a reason, you can even try this with 'markers'. Sometimes the ball pens also dry off if they are not used regularly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31054" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-04-09T17:30:05.820" LastActivityDate="2020-04-09T17:30:05.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23454" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20468" CreationDate="2020-04-08T05:12:20.357" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leaving it in the fridge would dry it out slowly as the air in the fridge is dry! The cooling element takes out all the mositure from the air!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31060" LastActivityDate="2020-04-08T05:12:20.357" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23457" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13330" CreationDate="2020-04-08T19:58:50.307" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am not a seller of this item. I googled the issue because it does sound like a issue that impacts the dignity of both caregiver and patient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found the following device that may provide a solution. I hope that it helps or provide some additional ideas on solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/929vI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/929vI.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ebay.com/itm/193048814145&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Link to reference&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for how to clean the area&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;1) a baking soda paste;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1/8 cup of baking soda, slowly add water a table spoon at a time and mix between each tablespoon, until a paste forms. You can add salt to make a more abrasive scrubbing. Then use a cleaning brush or sponge to scrub the mixture into the surface. Apply a thicker coat on grout and allow to dry. Then use a wet sponge to rub it off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;2) Borax is another cleaning product alternative you can likely find in any supermarket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13878" LastEditorUserId="13878" LastEditDate="2020-04-08T20:13:20.653" LastActivityDate="2020-04-08T20:13:20.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23461" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23462" CreationDate="2020-04-09T16:26:58.277" Score="1" ViewCount="73" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in New Zealand and buying pre-made screens for windows and doors are expensive. Looking for a cheaper alternative way to make them myself to help my pest control.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31075" LastActivityDate="2020-04-09T19:43:43.997" Title="Cheap way to make screens for doors/windows?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pest-control&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23461" CreationDate="2020-04-09T19:43:43.997" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Making screens for doors and windows is easy to do; but, there is an initial investment which may be greater than ordering a number of screens at the same time at a negotiated price.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You would go to an industrial hardware supplier or a hardware store for&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The raw materials.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Window screen frame stock. It usually comes in 12' lengths of rolled or extruded aluminum or molded plastic. The shape of the frame may include a lip/flange to use for attaching the finished screen or it may be without so that it can fit into a channel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Window screen cloth. This comes in rolls of variable widths and lengths.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Frame corners&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spline material to secure the screen cloth edges to the screen frame when stretched to cover the frame. Spline comes in different profiles to fit the frame stock you selected. Sometimes, depending on the frame, tape can be used in place of a spline.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Procedure to make a Window Screen:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the frame stock into pieces to make the top, bottom, and sides of the window screen.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kSGAa.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kSGAa.png&quot; alt=&quot;Cut the frame stock&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Attach the frame edges to the frame corners.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bvYoW.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bvYoW.png&quot; alt=&quot;Attach the corners to the frame&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay the frame flat and cut the cloth a little larger than the frame&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8nRy3.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8nRy3.png&quot; alt=&quot;Lay the cloth on the frame&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Push the spline into the frame extrusion to secure the cloth to the frame with a hand-held roller made for this step.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JfeH0.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JfeH0.png&quot; alt=&quot;Push the spline into the extrusion&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Trim the cloth with a utility knife. Be careful to avoid cutting into the spline.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5OAQW.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5OAQW.png&quot; alt=&quot;Trim the screen cloth&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat as necessary&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative will give you cheaper cost per window; but, you will need to invest in a mitre box to cut the frame stock accurately at a 45° angle to use cheaper corner brace. Mitred corners are neater than square-cut ones.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M0a0u.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M0a0u.png&quot; alt=&quot;Mitre box&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W45gu.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/W45gu.png&quot; alt=&quot;Mitred corner clip&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt; pictures courtesy of richelieuglazingsupplies.com &lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2020-04-09T19:43:43.997" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23463" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-04-09T22:02:11.047" Score="0" ViewCount="40" Body="&lt;p&gt;-I’m getting ready to polish my black leather Tennis shoes and I would  like suggestion to keep it getting On my white soles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31079" LastActivityDate="2020-04-09T22:43:46.057" Title="How can I polish black shoes without getting polish on my white soles?" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23463" CreationDate="2020-04-09T22:43:46.057" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could carefully cover the white soles with painter's masking tape (also called FROGTAPE™) and remove the tape after you finish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The masking tape will prevent the polish from penetrating through. It can be removed without any chemicals as it holds by a liquid-tight adhesive bond.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PVoQk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PVoQk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;white soled shoe masked for treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-04-09T22:43:46.057" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23465" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23436" CreationDate="2020-04-10T06:43:11.923" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using Lemon with Baking soda, it removes the odour from surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Coat the pan with the baking powder and then rub it using lemon. Leave it as it is for at least 15-20 min and then wash it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31054" LastActivityDate="2020-04-10T06:43:11.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23466" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-04-12T02:50:03.920" Score="0" ViewCount="105" Body="&lt;p&gt;My sibling needs me to repair their eyeglasses for them because the repairs they've tried in the past aren't holding. The eyeglasses have both plastic frames and plastic lenses and the break is a very small and inconvenient area that doesn't have enough surface to tape together. The location and size of the breaks also makes it difficult to gorilla glue them back together. When successful it doesn't hold very long. Just replacing them isn't an option, so what better ways are there to fix them and are there any quick and cheap ways to repair them more permanently?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following image is a diagram of roughly where the breaks in the eyeglass frames are, indicated by the red circles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ewjbt.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ewjbt.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30935" LastEditorUserId="30935" LastEditDate="2020-04-17T00:16:57.533" LastActivityDate="2020-04-22T16:59:21.553" Title="Fast and cheap way to repair plastic eyeglasses?" Tags="&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23466" CreationDate="2020-04-12T16:23:17.550" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fastest and cheapest kind of repairs to plastic glasses that have broken frames is called Bondic™.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is a UV cured epoxy. Happily, the UV curing light is included in the kit which is available at well-stocked hardware stores and online. My kit was about $25. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The process takes about 10 seconds. There is an online repair demonstration video of frames broken across the bridge which is very impressive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may not work if there has been other kinds of repairs attempted with other materials and adhesives at the break location. With the cost of frames to replace, it might be worth a try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-04-12T16:23:17.550" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23475" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-04-13T09:51:52.097" Score="0" ViewCount="162" Body="&lt;p&gt;To pour liquid medicine into a Teaspoon/ Tablespoon (for exact measure) from a dark glass/ plastic bottle without wastage, spillage or dripping? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Found these similar ones, but they are bigger containers and do not require the subtler smaller movements and tact that are inapplicable here. Also unable to transfer their inputs into the required spoon while having only 2 hands. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/252/how-do-i-pour-from-a-mug-without-having-it-drip-so-much&quot;&gt;How do I pour from a mug without having it drip so much?&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/85802/how-to-prevent-liquids-from-spilling-when-pouring-from-measuring-cup&quot;&gt;https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/85802/how-to-prevent-liquids-from-spilling-when-pouring-from-measuring-cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacker.com/avoid-spills-when-pouring-liquids-with-a-chopstick-5879358&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://lifehacker.com/avoid-spills-when-pouring-liquids-with-a-chopstick-5879358&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there some technique or hack I am missing? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8070" LastActivityDate="2020-04-14T11:38:24.683" Title="To pour liquid medicine into a Teaspoon/ Tablespoon (for exact measure) from a dark glass/ plastic bottle without wastage, spillage or dripping?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;medicine&gt;&lt;liquids&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23476" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2578" CreationDate="2020-04-13T11:11:42.733" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am sure your problem is fixed, but if it happens again take this advice too:&#xA;It's true plumbers are sometimes quite expensive, and anyway, with corona around these days, it wouldn't be a good idea to call them either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have an interesting solution that doesn't involve a plunger nor drain cleaning bladder, but a type of liquid that has non organic salts (these do the job). You can find it in some supermarkets, and if you are extremely lucky in a pharmacy, you can also make the liquid yourself! just buy some inorganic powerful salt and mix it with a liter of water (per 1-15 grams depending the salt).&#xA;I you make or buy this liquid, you put some in the toilet, and let it there for some minutes (it works BEST if you leave it the whole night) and then wash away with hot (HOT NOT COLD) water... Problem solved :-)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now if you don't have anything like a plunger nor a Frain cleaning bladder nor this liquid and not even the salts to make it, and you're in a rush, I'm afraid you'll have to use bare hands (yuck!). I hope you never get to such point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do take in mind, that if you leave a bathroom or anything clogged, it can burst in any moment, I tell you because my friend experienced it unfortunately, (wondering why?) he didn't have a plunger nor nothing, I told him to use my liquid as he lives close to me but he was skeptical for it and decided not to use it, when the next week he came around for dinner, as if by magic the toilet got clogged, and I said come around... He went and I put the liquid. We had dinner and I told him &quot;now I'll boil the water and prepare to be impressed and to believe me&quot; I took the water, and in less than 2 seconds after I threw it mostly in, it was &quot;unclogged&quot; so I flushed the after and problem solved, He later even asked me where on Earth could he buy that!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope I helped you here.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;I'm sorry for it to have been such a long answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31104" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-04-27T11:02:01.433" LastActivityDate="2020-04-27T11:02:01.433" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23477" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23475" CreationDate="2020-04-13T11:24:16.413" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might not even need a spoon! you can use a special spoon, or you can recycle the medical cap from the liquid medicine, those little caps that come with mililiter indicators, you can even buy a whole bag o them at low cost! they are very usefull, as they have those walls and they indicate the amount of liquid as I said before.&#xA;check the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&amp;amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fes.dhgate.com%2Fproduct%2F20ml-travel-cup-of-liquid-pe-liquid-case%2F402513334.html&amp;amp;psig=AOvVaw3ah4CcLmXGbB0ZRXjlj5tZ&amp;amp;ust=1586863126969000&amp;amp;source=images&amp;amp;cd=vfe&amp;amp;ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCKDswP2j5egCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;google site&lt;/a&gt;, it doesn't just show you an image of one, but it also tells you the price, the amount you want to buy, etc.:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31104" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2020-04-14T11:04:56.520" LastActivityDate="2020-04-14T11:04:56.520" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23478" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22976" CreationDate="2020-04-13T11:41:00.697" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe you have problems with the own structure of your hair, I wont tell you  to use gel, it won´t work and it's not very nice to have rock hard hair!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy some aloe vera shampoo it's the best softening shampoo plus if you start combing, it wont take you more than 5 seconds if your hair is still a bit wet, to get it looking very nice + the shampoo also gives avery nice shine.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The only problem with aloe shampoo's is: &quot;Where do you find them?&quot;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The answer isn't very easy, the shampoo isn't easy to find, but the price will be very similar to other shampoos, so don't worry about that.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;If you are using gel, take in min that it isn't good for the hair, it will make your hair drop sooner than later and it sometimes doesn't look very good plus later your hair is kind of stiff and you have to shower even if you had it not long ago the same day.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;So do get some day some aloe vera shampoo and some hair conditioner also of aloe vera, the combination will leave very soft hair, a celestial shine, and finally, lots of happiness for having the best hair in between quite a lot of people.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31104" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2020-04-13T13:04:13.577" LastActivityDate="2020-04-13T13:04:13.577" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23482" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23486" CreationDate="2020-04-13T12:47:01.863" Score="4" ViewCount="216" Body="&lt;p&gt;Due to my new job, I have to drive at least one hour each day after I finished working at night and I'm getting really tired while driving back home... I'm afraid I'll get hurt or cause an accident in the long term..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there anyone in the same situation?&lt;br&gt;&#xA;How could you overcome this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a solution which I could buy?  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have seen that newer cars can have a sort of driver monitoring system, does anyone have experience with these technologies?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31106" LastEditorUserId="31077" LastEditDate="2020-04-14T16:53:29.733" LastActivityDate="2021-04-03T21:07:06.873" Title="Night driving issues" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23483" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23482" CreationDate="2020-04-13T13:42:29.143" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've been in the same situation for about five years, but haven't the budget to buy a new car with driver assist features -- it was all I could do to buy one with high enough fuel economy not to break me at the gas pump.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no lifehack to replace getting adequate sleep.  There are a few basic things you can do to help ensure that you're rested each morning (which will, in turn, contribute to avoiding issues with alertness when you drive home).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, either completely avoid caffeine, or else cut yourself off &lt;em&gt;at least&lt;/em&gt; five hours before you expect to need to sleep (six or seven hours is better).  This will both make it easier to fall asleep at night, and improve the quality of your sleep, so you'll be more rested after the same number of hours asleep.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, avoid &quot;screen time&quot; for at least an hour before bedtime.  That includes TV, computer, tablets, phones, even digital camera viewscreens.  If you can't avoid screen time (really?), there are applications for most operating systems that will filter the screen color to reduce the blue light that tells your brain it's time to be awake, but avoiding the screen also lets your mind relax, letting go of the stresses that go with using the computer or phone, or the stimulus that TV brings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Third, ensure you have &lt;em&gt;at least&lt;/em&gt; seven hours uninterrupted to sleep.  Nearly every adult requires between seven and nine hours of actual sleep (not counting time in bed reading before sleep, etc.).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fourth, avoid sleep aids of any kind.  Even alcohol, though it may make it easier to fall asleep, degrades the quality of sleep by disrupting dream cycles and increasing the tendency to wake through the night.  Most other sleep aids have similar, but greater effects: you'll sleep, but you won't rest as effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all of this still doesn't let you remain awake and alert for fifteen or sixteen consecutive hours, see if you can't work in a snort nap after lunch.  This is a common social practice in a number of countries, though it's fallen out of favor in America.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're &lt;em&gt;still&lt;/em&gt; having trouble staying awake for your drive home, see your doctor.  There are a number of sleep disorders that you might have without knowing, ranging from the commonest (sleep apnea) to some really off the wall ones that, honestly, your doctor and a sleep specialist may still discount.  Sleep apnea, however, is so common that modern medicine tends to assume everyone has it to some degree.  There are non-drug treatments (usually involving either oral appliances to prevent airway collapse or a pressure breathing mask called CPAP) that will alleviate sleep apnea well enough to make a world of difference in sleep quality.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2020-04-13T13:42:29.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23485" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23482" CreationDate="2020-04-14T06:00:29.460" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The main enemies of drivers are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;alcohol;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;insufficient rest / being tired or sleepy.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no hack for either of them. Either you are sober and rested, or you are a danger for yourself and for others.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best solution in your case is to find a way, that you do not drive when you think &quot;I'm afraid I'll get hurt or cause an accident&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some things you can try. I do not assign them any priority or importance, you decide depending on your context.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;change your overall schedule, to get more rest;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;change your working hours;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use other means of transportation (taxi, bus, train...);&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;last resort: change the job.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;There is a solution which I could buy? I have seen that newer cars can have a sort of driver monitoring system, does anyone have experience with these technologies?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I said, there is no hack for being sober and rested, when you are not. Technology can compensate partially for the problem, but I would surely not trust my life to a box with wires.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please stay alive and safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-04-14T06:00:29.460" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23486" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23482" CreationDate="2020-04-14T08:05:56.733" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've not a lot to add to the other good answers, except for a few tips:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't eat a large amount before you set off on the return journey. Have a light snack of something that is has a reasonable amount of simple carbohydrates and is easy to digest (I.e. not half a bowl of pasta and leftover cheese steak subway from lunch!)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Don't underestimate how mentally taxing driving in rush hour is at the end of a long day on a job; it would be better to have an hour's nap in the car before you set off, miss the rush hour and be slightly more rested for what will be a quicker journey home (having missed more of the rush hour)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use your car's climate control/air con and ensure that the recirc control is set to fresh air rather than recirculate - sitting in an atmosphere that has elevated level of humidity and carbon dioxide will make it more difficult to remain alert&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It is better to have the air temperature slightly too cool than too warm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stopping for a rest is better than falling asleep at the wheel and crashing the car&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Finding something audio that really engages you is a good way to stay alert and awake. I used to listen to episodes of shows i'd watched (so I could easily picture the characters and even remember the visuals). Bland soothing background music had the opposite effect on me, but I used to find I could stay up til 2am watching sci fi when I was sat on the sofa and immersed in the show so I translated that to watching old episodes in the car&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sit slightly more upright than you do in other contexts&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no substitute for being well rested, but ultimately you're trying to avoid recreating the conditions that exist when you go to sleep at home, and being full of food, warm, comfortable, reclined and relatively motionless is how most people go to sleep.. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm sure you've experienced it at a meeting room or school desk - you eat lunch then half an hour later are sitting there in the warm room, not moving, listening to the teacher/accountant droning on.. And you nod off. This is what you should be trying to avoid in the car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Recognize that there is a point of no return - if you're yawning, blinking or realize that you cannot remember anything you've seen in the past ten seconds on the road you have probably hit that point and are slipping into &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsleep&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;microsleep&lt;/a&gt; mode, a state where the brain behaves like it's asleep for a few seconds at a time (sufficiently long enough to crash the car). Stop immediately, and rest. No amount of sitting up, dancing it your seat, sticking your head out of the window, cranking heavy metal will wake you up; your brain is going to sleep and shaking yourself awake while continuing to pilot the car will bring temporary alertness at best. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Better late than never!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-04-14T11:25:12.047" LastActivityDate="2020-04-14T11:25:12.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23487" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23475" CreationDate="2020-04-14T10:22:18.000" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Obtain a paired bung-and-syringe:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wSfQ0.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wSfQ0.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Uncap the bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert the stepped bung into the bottle opening&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Insert the syringe into the plastic bung&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Invert the whole thing and hold the body of the syringe in one hand and the plunger of the syringe in the other (so it's like a lollipop, with the syringe being the stick)&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the bung is not a great fit, consider holding the syringe body with your middle, ring and little finger and use your pointing finger and thumb to hold the bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Over time the synringe may go stiff, and is more at risk of being pulled out of the bung while the bottle is inverted. Ensure the focus of your grip is on the syringe body or replace the syringe&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Draw the medicine of the required amount into the plunger&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Grip the bottle again and turn it back the right way up&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Detach the syringe and use it to feed the medicine to the recipient&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The entire process is far less messy and spill prone than other methods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some liquid medicines (particularly those intended for children) have a dedicated plastic bung inserted in the neck of the bottle, and come with a crude syringe that exactly fits the hole in the bung. The plastic bung can be removed from the bottle and transferred to another bottle. If it doesn't fit, then the medicine from the other bottle can be transferred to this bottle, but it's then absolutely paramount importance that the bottle is labelled correctly so that the label reflects the contents. &lt;strong&gt;Do not rely on putting a wrongly labelled bottle in a correctly labelled box&lt;/strong&gt;; completely remove or deface the original label and apply a new label with the correct dosage instructions to the bottle like a pharmacy would&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-04-14T10:27:30.007" LastActivityDate="2020-04-14T10:27:30.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23488" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23475" CreationDate="2020-04-14T11:38:24.683" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't use a tea/tablespoon. They are not exact, and require a very steady hand to avoid spilling because they have to be filled to the brim. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead, use the tools intended for the purpose: a medicine cup or spoon. These are graduated, so you can see exactly how much you have, and they are large enough that you can fill them to the &quot;1 tablespoon&quot; level and still be below the rim. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To pour without spilling:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uO7gi.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uO7gi.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;place the neck of the bottle on the rim of the cup. This will stabilize them both. And you're certain that all liquid from the bottle will end up in the cup, and not run down the side of the bottle.   &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tip the bottle slowly. &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-04-14T11:38:24.683" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23489" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23466" CreationDate="2020-04-14T11:40:49.270" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A hacky repair that might hold better but might look terrible is hot glue. It bonds to most smooth surfaces and stays flexible after hardening, so the chances of the repair breaking are slim. Another advantage is that you can probably peel the glue away from the frame and lens if you find a better solution. My dad repaired his reading glasses that way. It looks stupid, but still holds today.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another idea that might look just as bad but might hold even better is clear construction silicone. That sticks to almost everything and stays flexible after curing as well, but it might be very hard or impossible to remove it once it's cured.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First clean the frame thoroughly and let it dry completely. Then dip your fingers in a solution of water and dishwashing liquid (Silicone won't stick to that solution). Dab a tiny amount of silicone onto the break and smooth it out with your wet finger. Remove any smears immediately and completely. Let the silicone cure for several hours.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-04-14T11:40:49.270" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23490" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-04-14T15:51:29.560" Score="1" ViewCount="88" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of a computer mouse, I use a trackball for a pointing device.  I find that it is much healthier for my wrist, elbow, and shoulder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only downside I experience is that I often accidentally click the right-button.  This happens because I have fairly large and heavy hands, and the trackball I use is ergonomically designed to keep the wrist at an angle (instead of flat).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What clever techniques will reduce the number of erroneous right-clicks that I perform?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: Here is a video review of the trackball.  At about 1:40, you can see how the reviewer's hand is positioned and how it could accidentally press the right-button with just a little pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGrNG_6LurI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGrNG_6LurI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, here are two static images at different angles:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dkf7w.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dkf7w.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Logitech 570 Wireless Trackball Top Image&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eecuj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eecuj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Logitech 570 Wireless Trackball Angle Image&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2020-04-14T19:45:15.237" LastActivityDate="2020-05-15T00:03:20.463" Title="How to reduce accidentally pressing the right-button on a trackball?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;moving&gt;&lt;work&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23493" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23490" CreationDate="2020-04-14T23:03:02.233" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on how often you right-click, I would first attempt to limit the mouse button from being pressed at all by using something like a flat toothpick as a shim to hold that button position open. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the occasion where a right-click is required, press the equivalent key on the keyboard with your free hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To enable the keyboard right-click key for Windows 10,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Step 1: Navigate to Settings app &gt; System &gt; Tablet mode.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Step 2: In When I sign in drop-down box, select Use desktop mode. ... &lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also restart to turn off the tablet mode.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You should now be able to right-click on the desktop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To right-click on a MAC keyboard, Ctrl (Control)-click has the desired effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-04-14T23:03:02.233" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23494" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6881" CreationDate="2020-04-15T01:31:21.773" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place the &quot;FLOOR&quot; fan (which is what most people have) in the doorway and angled upwards. This pulls the lowest/coolest air from area outside the room, as well as blowing it upwards into the room to mix with the highest/warmest air. The cooled air up top will tend to fall lower and be replaced by the remaining somewhat warmer air in the room until it reaches a temperature equilibrium. Since you can't outright displace the air in the room with the air outside the room (as in ALL the air outside the room displacing ALL the air as it enters the room), this way is most efficient as it ensures maximum circulation.&#xA;As for the science behind it: warm air rises over cool air (as it partially warms it), and cool air settles under the warm air (as it partially cools it).&#xA;*If you aim the fan low, you will cool the lowest air most, but cool the upper warmer air least.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31119" LastActivityDate="2020-04-15T01:31:21.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23495" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6881" CreationDate="2020-04-15T05:50:39.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The basic statement you must keep in mind is that &lt;strong&gt;a fan does not cool. It just moves some air&lt;/strong&gt;, slightly warming it (the motor heats while working).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fan will &quot;cool the room&quot; ONLY IF the air on the other side of the opening is already cooler. Otherwise, your endeavor is useless (or even damaging, if the incoming air is actually hotter).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to cool yourself, then aim the cooler directly to yourself. That will help the evaporation of your perspiration, temporarily and locally cooling your body.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-04-15T05:50:39.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2020-04-15T18:51:09.240" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fastest way is to put it between my front incisor teeth and bite of the required amount. It took practice, but I'm pretty good at biting in halves, thirds, or quarters. Oblong pills are the easiest to judge. With the pill part to bite off inside the teeth, you can judge very well how much is protruding with the tip of your tongue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For instance, I ran out of 81 mg St. Joseph aspirin pills, so I take the std size, oblong 325 mg size and easily bite off a third of it. That's no critical. It's pretty easy to judge half a pill of any shape, and from a half, to a fourth. Enjoy!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31125" LastActivityDate="2020-04-15T18:51:09.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23466" CreationDate="2020-04-17T06:06:19.323" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the broken edges fit very well together, I would use cyanoacrylate (super glue) to mate them. Since CA sticks poorly to polyolefins and acetal, you may want to make sure your glasses are the right material by gluing something small like a piece of wood to a spot near the back and seeing how much effort it takes to break it off. This test will also help you verify the glue is good, not a bad brand or a bad batch. Better brands do tend to have fewer quality issues, but the core ingredient of every CA glue is pretty much the same. For both the test and the break, it will be beneficial to wipe away oils with rubbing alcohol or lighter fluid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the glue is a water-thin type, set up the glasses and optionally use tape to hold everything in place. Put less than a drop of glue onto each crack so it wicks into the space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the glue is thickened, you'll need to apply as little as you can to each break, perhaps using a toothpick. Wear gloves, put it together and hold it for 30 seconds. It you stick yourself to the glasses, use vegetable oil and a screwdriver to slowly pry yourself off. Don't get acetone on the glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The glasses will be strong enough to wear within an hour. You still need to treat them gently, since they could break at the same place. If you already contaminated the joint with gorilla glue (horrible stuff), this repair may still work since CA sticks to damn near anything, but it will always be a weak joint since the gorilla glue can tear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2020-04-17T06:06:19.323" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23499" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-04-17T12:51:15.233" Score="1" ViewCount="235" Body="&lt;p&gt;PROBLEM:&#xA;When I peel vegetables (carrots, potatoes, butternut squash), I scrape or cut myself with the peeler (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;QUESTION:&#xA;How to hold and rotate the item so as to peel it safely (no scrapes) and securely (no slipping)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;DETAILS:&#xA;1--As I scrape forward or backward, the peeler catches the knuckles or pads of the fingers holding the veg.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2--As the veg gets thinner with peeling, it's hard to rotate it &amp;amp; scraping my fingers is more frequent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;3--When peeling a round or irregularly shaped item, I cannot always grip it tightly in my hand OR it slips while peeling on the countertop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you very much for your help!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Gary&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31137" LastActivityDate="2020-05-04T02:23:27.593" Title="How can I peel vegetables without scraping my fingers?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23500" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23499" CreationDate="2020-04-17T17:10:29.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First rule against slipping: Don’t work with too wet (= slippery) produce. A kitchen towel is quite helpful here.&#xA;Second rule for everything that involves cutting: Make sure that your blade is sharp. It sounds frightening, but a sharp blade is actually safer to work with, because you need less force to use it and it’s way less likely to slip and become an uncontrolled danger. If you are dealing with a crappy blunt peeler, invest a few dollars/Euro/whatever currency and get a new one. Don’t buy the cheapest you can find, but there’s also no need to go bankrupt for a vegetable peeler (knives, otoh - but I digress).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For long thin vegetables (e.g. carrots), it can be helpful to peel just about two thirds of the length in one go. Then turn it upside down and peel the rest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The technique I taught to my then-kindergarteners was to lay in flat on the chopping board, hold tight with the non-dominant hand. Starting from slightly left of the middle (assuming a right-handed user) and peel with a straight, smooth outward movement. Turn along the long axis a bit, repeat until the first half is done. Now flip the veggie over, hold at the peeled side, peel the second half. Do not attempt to peel the top and bottom, they get cut off at the very end. I would recommend the kind of peeler with the crosswise blade, it fits the movement more comfortably in my opinion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have the first technique down pat, you can try the freehand methods. Slightly cup your hand lengthwise and place the e.g. carrot as an extension of your forearm. You don’t “grab” around the vegetable, use the friction along the fingers and palm to hold it. Peel from the fingertip side towards you. Your fingertips should be out of harms way if your hold is good. If you still nick yourself, do the lower-half-upper-half method again. My personal favorite here is a peeler with a lengthwise blade, but again, it’s just a preference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;For irregular round(-ish) foods (apples, potatoes...) you can use the same methods described above, but holding them in your cupped hand is often easier, as they are “wobbly” on the board.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hard vegetables like butternut squash are a challenge for all cooks. This is where most of us will look into cooking methods where you only halve or quarter the fruit, cook or roast it and only then scoop out the now soft flesh. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2020-04-17T17:10:29.070" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7049" CreationDate="2020-04-18T15:04:33.227" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a cheap laminate worktop, the colour of light beechwood.  I've tried virtually everything to remove some light coloured heat marks.  These could only be seen in certain lights (ring marks, spots, streaks) and not at all when wet.  Tried toothpaste, with maybe a slight improvement.  So I went all gung ho on it with Ajax scouring powder, going over the whole area about 2ft x 1.5ft, using medium pressure.  I'm very pleased with the result.  Even my husband noticed.  I assume that the Ajax has taken some of the shine off the whole area so that the damaged areas do not show up nearly as much.  Very pleased.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31150" LastActivityDate="2020-04-18T15:04:33.227" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10517" CreationDate="2020-04-18T17:44:36.520" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Install the kitty net in the door frame of the room they reside.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Google, or you can make one yourself. My family has a net installed over the balcony for the cat's sefety, so it could be also installed in the door frame (and the door to the room can stay open).&#xA;By the way, I make this suggestion as I myself am looking to figure out how to solve the exactly same issue (and just clicked on this site). Good luck! It can be done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31152" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-04-27T11:01:47.887" LastActivityDate="2020-04-27T11:01:47.887" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23499" CreationDate="2020-04-21T09:53:54.957" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In addition to Stephie’s excellent tips, you can also try copying what commercial peeling systems do: use something to separate the item from the hand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One way to do this is to hold the item firmly to the cutting board with a fork. This way, the peeler can never make contact with the hand that’s holding the carrot or potato etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is important that the whole setup is stable, all the way from hand to fork to carrot. I’ve learned the hard way that when things slip, we become prone to accidents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2020-04-21T09:53:54.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23510" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23513" CreationDate="2020-04-22T00:42:54.540" Score="3" ViewCount="476" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a common modern garage door, which has a remote-opening system.  There are a couple of 4-button key fobs that look like this image.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DdepE.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/DdepE.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Several times I have walked into my garage to find the main door wide open, once at 2AM to find wind raining inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I carry this fob in such a way to stop accidental key presses?  Any of the four buttons toggle the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried carrying it in a hip-pocket, both attached to a keyring and loose.  I've also tried it loose in my fob pocket, but a minor bump at the right angle can trip the door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2020-06-03T22:58:15.037" Title="Prevent garage door opening by accident" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;garage&gt;&lt;every-day-carry&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="6" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23511" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23510" CreationDate="2020-04-22T06:39:37.380" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I carry the car's remote in an external pocket (closable with a zipper) of the jacket. There is almost no chance to press the buttons accidentally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the &quot;safest&quot; storage for your remote seems to be a kind of a hard case. It can be something as simple as a tiny casserole for spices (delivered for to-go food). I use such small casserole when I need to carry my shaving razor - to avoid cutting everything around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-04-22T06:39:37.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23466" CreationDate="2020-04-22T16:59:21.553" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;SUPER GLUE &amp;amp; BAKING SODA.... Yes, this little hack comes from the tech world and has been one of my best plastic repair hacks...i have repaired many of my glasses frames and my husband's sunglass frames due to dropping them on my tile floor.....I happened across a youtube video by accident and has been the best accident in my world.... Search YouTube for the words above! &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31186" LastActivityDate="2020-04-22T16:59:21.553" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23513" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23510" CreationDate="2020-04-22T18:48:31.823" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might try this instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My solution was to STOP carrying the garage door opener.&lt;/strong&gt;  I keep it in my car instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I installed an external keypad to open the garage when I return from a bike ride.  These external keypads start at about $20 US and are wireless, so no cables need to be installed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10378" LastActivityDate="2020-04-22T18:48:31.823" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23514" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23510" CreationDate="2020-04-24T20:59:29.213" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As an alternative to James' proposed keypad that opens the door directly, in case you cannot find one for your door, you could take a look at those small wall mounted combination safe (like old people have to keep a key in, for their care workers to let themselves in with) - put the opener fob in it &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Looking at the design of the fob, might you be able to find an empty replacement fob shell for cheap on the net, then cut and shape the front of it so that it fits onto the fob (with the current shell still installed) ? It means you can still poke a finger in to press the buttons but leaning on a door wouldn't trigger anything &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Perhaps see if your door maker has a cell phone app&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-04-24T20:59:29.213" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23510" CreationDate="2020-04-25T04:19:08.957" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're any good with a soldering iron, crack the fob open and take a look at the board. It should be possible, by selective cutting of the tracks and soldering bits of wire in various places, to reconfigure the remote so that two or more buttons need to be pressed simultaneously to activate the door. If you upload a picture, I'm sure that the people here or (better) over on electronics.stackexchange can help out. They might even be able to suggest a way of wiring it with an IC so that a particular button sequence must be pressed to activate &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-04-25T04:19:08.957" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23517" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23510" CreationDate="2020-04-25T07:37:37.797" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Based on the latest question comment i did also just have the maybe crazy notion that you could glue the fob under the bike seat or some other hidden place, then mount a switch on the handlebars, so you can open the door as you cycle toward it. You might even just be able to press the buttons by reaching under the seat, and people will wonder how you open your garage by scratching your ...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If having the fob permanently fitted to the bike doesn't appeal to your sense of security (if you leave your bike parked publicly then someone who knows your address and bike could steal the bike and access the house) maybe you can find/make a mount so you can clip/unclip the fob, like you would a bicycle light, and have a bar mounted fob - mostly the fob can live on the bike (and it would be a convenient place to access it if eg you need to take the trash out via the garage) but when the bike is in some insecure place far from the garage you can pocket the fob for security of the fob, but it will be too far to activate the door&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-04-25T07:37:37.797" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23518" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-04-26T10:03:32.497" Score="1" ViewCount="107" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the spring and summer, I get far too many flying insects infesting my garden, particularly in the early evening. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It appears to be a local mating area for many species and it is very annoying. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an experiment, I've started trying to reduce the numbers by using a bug-zapper to see if this will have a knock-on effect in later years. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can kill a hundred insects in one session with the zapper, but there is one species that forms a &quot;cloud&quot; that all seem to just randomly move around. The cloud is probably 300 individuals or more. Since the motion appears to have no purpose, this is what I assume to be mating behaviour. If I can kill them as they are about to reproduce, I think I might achieve my goal of smaller numbers next year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &quot;cloud&quot; seems to move with a certain amount of &quot;wisdom of crowds&quot; though, because as I move near with my zapper, they fly higher to be out of reach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want some method to be able to easily destroy the entire cloud at once - or the majority of them at least. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried &#xA;1) Spraying them with a hose&#xA;2) Using a &quot;weed-wand&quot; to send flame into the air&#xA;3) Putting bug-zapper on a long pole&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Number 3) Worked a little - but they just moved even higher after a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have access to many tools and pieces of equipment. I'm also happy to spend a certain amount of money if necessary to reduce the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please help!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2020-05-04T02:46:55.687" Title="Killing Flying Insects in Bulk" Tags="&lt;insects&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23519" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23518" CreationDate="2020-04-26T15:00:06.400" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried to use an insect decoy as a deterrent to scare the tiny insects away?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Believe it or not, those tiny creatures are very aware of their surroundings. They can be scared away when they see a predator near them. Anyone who has seen a bird or dragonfly in action has witnessed crowds of insects dispersing PRONTO.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Enter Dragonfly Wingman which is a small decoy dragonfly that can disperse insects near you. You clip it to your hat or backpack to drive them away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did a Web search for insect decoy and found them at &lt;a href=&quot;https://getyourbug.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;getyourbug.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While they won't clear away your garden, they'll clear away from you when you're in your garden which accomplishes your purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, they (the insects) will be in a convenient location for the hungry birds, spiders, bats and other natural insect abatement to work efficiently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thirdly, there will be less poison in your food. You ARE growing things for yourself in your garden, no?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-04-27T00:24:01.697" LastActivityDate="2020-04-27T00:24:01.697" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23520" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-04-26T18:46:10.153" Score="1" ViewCount="93" Body="&lt;p&gt;Now with health care leaders advising that we minimize how often we leave the house for shopping and such, a deep freezer chest to store a month (or more)'s worth of perishables has become a pretty good idea.&#xA;This raises the question of where my new favorite appliance should live?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Should I keep it in the garage next to the beer fridge?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;or &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Should I find a place inside the house?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I put it in the garage it will have to work harder to get its interior down to freezing temperature because it is hot out there.  That extra work and the humidity might shorten its operating life and efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, if I put it indoors, then it will push its heat out into my air conditioned interior, making my air conditioner work harder to keep my house cool.  I imagine that I will be paying to remove the heat from inside the freezer twice.  Once to get it out of the freezer and a second time to get it out of the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my question is...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does a freezer chest last longer if it is operated in a low humidity and cooler air conditioned room than it would if it were operated in a high humidity and warmer garage?   And if it does, is the increased life expectancy of the freezer enough to offset any possible increase in total cost of operations?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26598" LastActivityDate="2020-04-27T06:52:42.773" Title="Better location for deep freeze: garage or inside the house?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23521" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-04-27T01:43:34.390" Score="0" ViewCount="110" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yesterday,I covered the windows of my room with a mosquito net which I purchased recently (Taped it along the windows). This managed to keep the mosquitoes away but however, the smell due to the nylon from the net is just unbearable. &#xA;My entire seems to get a powerful dusty smell due to these particles getting suspended in air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm not allergic to dust but however my nose feels rather blocked and really uncomfortable to sit in that room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get rid of the smell?  The smell is still really strong. I did clean the net before putting it on, so the smell appears to be from the net itself and not the dust particles on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29513" LastEditorUserId="29513" LastEditDate="2020-04-27T01:49:12.337" LastActivityDate="2020-06-18T18:28:10.003" Title="Mosquito net smell" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;dust&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23523" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23520" CreationDate="2020-04-27T06:52:42.773" Score="2" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Does a freezer chest last longer if it is operated in a low humidity and cooler air conditioned room than it would if it were operated in a high humidity and warmer garage?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the cooler environment, the freezer will do less work, and therefore the expected lifetime will be longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you think about total efficiency, you need to do some math, involving some detailed characteristics of the freezer and of the air conditioning unit. However, you do not have access to those figures (assuming that they actually exist) - or, in the best of cases, you have difficult access to them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bottom line, put the freezer in the house. It will not work all the time, so it will not generate heat all the time. Overall, the air conditioning unit will be able to cope, as it was designed for that kind of job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-04-27T06:52:42.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23528" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11346" CreationDate="2020-04-28T03:26:42.267" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I learned this one by accident. I had this nice wood and glass coffee table, and a summer dress that needed ironed. I put down a bath towel then laid my  dress down on top of it. I am a little OCD so keeping the iron in the border of the dress was done without even thinking about it. When I was done I unplugged the iron and took it back down the hall. After I put it away I heard a loud crash. I knew right away what happened. I still couldn't believe what I seen. There was a hole in my table, the perfect exact shape of my dress. And this was some thick glass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31230" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-04-29T08:55:24.883" LastActivityDate="2020-04-29T08:55:24.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23530" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9614" CreationDate="2020-04-28T06:23:05.950" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently found myself looking for a new/better solution for organizing separate sets of keys as I have access to several properties/storage units across Southern California.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While I subscribe to a lot of the aforementioned solutions (ordering of keys, colored dots/key tags, easy means of separation) I came up with a new, unique solution which I am quite proud of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I created a spreadsheet on Google Drive entitled 'Keys' with a single sheet called 'Legend.' This sheet has 3 columns: color, name, and address. For each address, I use a colored key tag and add all the keys to the ring (in order of sequence used), then add a row to my spreadsheet with the color of the key tag, descriptive label, and the address the keys go to. I then share the spreadsheet with myself (i.e. only my Google account can access the sheet) and copy the link to this shared document.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next, I use the link to create a QR code (this can be done for free on any number of sites online). The colored key tags I use have a clear window where you can slide a slip of paper to identify the set. Using a word processor, I create custom labels for each keytag using the same QR code. For example, if I have a set of keys to 2 separate storage units I would create a label with the QR code and maybe the name and city of the storage facility (avoid using unit numbers in the event that you drop/lose the key on the premises -- someone would know exactly which unit to steal from). I print out these labels and slide them into each key tag whose color corresponds with the color specified in the Keys spreadsheet. Now I can use my smart phone to scan the QR code and it will give me (and only me) the additional info to identify which set of keys I need as well as the address of the place that they go to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, in the event that I do drop/lose the key somewhere, I include some type of contact info (phone number/email/mailing address/etc.) on the reverse side of the key tag so that the keys can be returned. For added protection/security I specify a return address that is a P.O. Box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: do NOT make your spreadsheet publicly accessible or it defeats the whole purpose! Share the sheet with only specific people by entering their Google user IDs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31233" LastEditorUserId="31233" LastEditDate="2020-04-28T06:37:34.313" LastActivityDate="2020-04-28T06:37:34.313" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23535" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20061" CreationDate="2020-04-28T19:57:26.057" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My 2032 was too weak, and I only had a new 2025.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A penny is 0.06 inch thick and will work.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;A dime is 1.5mm and will also work if you have a bigger gap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31243" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-04-29T08:56:12.383" LastActivityDate="2020-04-29T08:56:12.383" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23540" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-04-29T19:38:11.110" Score="3" ViewCount="107" Body="&lt;p&gt;We recently moved in a new property it's a two bedroom flat with laminate flooring in the entrance hall and in the lounge. I bought a rug but downfloor neighbors complain when our children play, run around etc especially now when we all spend days at home. So the question is what else can I do to minimise the noise? Can I buy underlay and put it between laminate flooring and the rug? Or any other ideas please? &#xA;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31255" LastActivityDate="2020-07-11T07:08:15.727" Title="Sound insulation over laminate flooring?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15638" CreationDate="2020-04-30T04:31:13.560" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have tried everything.  When the concrete/tiled floor is cold it makes my feet cold.  It has nothing to do with circulation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I bought some heated socks.  They are &lt;strong&gt;life savers&lt;/strong&gt;!  They've changed my life.  I charge the batteries every night and they last morning 'til night. Amazing things!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31257" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-05-04T17:06:43.957" LastActivityDate="2020-05-04T17:06:43.957" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23542" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23540" CreationDate="2020-04-30T11:48:46.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The answer is really a matter of getting your children to play around the apartment wearing stockings or even while barefoot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We naturally use the cushioning of shoes or running shoes and plant our feet further apart and land harder on our heel when we step or run. Barefooted, we tend to take smaller steps and land on the balls of our feet which is more flexible to absorb the shock. Barefooted walking and playing is healthier for us than wearing shoes according to what I've read about it. My podiatrist agrees—unless you step on a Lego™ brick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Did you know that naturalists and explorers try to walk silently so as to see more wildlife? Nature photographers also try to make no noise as they walk so as not to scare tiny animals. Ask your children if they can try to imitate them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-04-30T11:48:46.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23543" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15638" CreationDate="2020-04-30T14:49:49.543" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found that my feet feel warmer when I use a small electric heater&#xA;(which looks like a fan except it blows hot air),&#xA;which I place on the floor and direct towards my feet on a low setting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, drinking hot liquids in a thermos cup also helps me to feel warmer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4076" LastActivityDate="2020-04-30T14:49:49.543" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23545" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-04-30T22:40:53.910" Score="1" ViewCount="938" Body="&lt;p&gt;My induction cooker requires a certain diameter size pot bottom and checks to see that one is there by some kind of sensor. I am wondering if there is any way to 'fool' the sensor, as I have a small pot that is the required size, but doesn't get picked up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31225" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-05-04T17:06:35.633" LastActivityDate="2020-05-28T12:56:32.750" Title="How can I 'fool' an induction cooker into thinking that it has a larger pot on the surface?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="11" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23369" CreationDate="2020-05-01T10:15:08.540" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I read your question.&#xA;Turn the sensor of the light around to a different position.&#xA;You want a position so that the light only turns on when your housemate waves their hand over to one side, but does not sense the stairs. You may need some tape or a &quot;sunshade&quot; on the sensor also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31011" LastActivityDate="2020-05-01T10:15:08.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23499" CreationDate="2020-05-01T15:57:03.200" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use chefs' cut resistant gloves whenever I use a peeler or grater or mandoline, though I put the glove on a different hand, depending upon which device I'm using. These gloves  probably wouldn't protect you if you stabbed yourself, but they are good enough to protect against the specific issues you mention in your question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a couple of pairs, so that you can throw them in the washing machine when you're done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31272" LastActivityDate="2020-05-01T15:57:03.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23545" CreationDate="2020-05-02T09:12:31.887" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a large pot that does work, you can put the small pot inside the large one. &#xA;Bear in mind:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The more flat the base of both pots, the better the contact surface and the better the result&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;some pots and pans start out flat based but when heated the base bows out to be convex because the walls of the pot don't expand (not as hot) as much as the base does. This will spoil the contact surface&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't use extreme power modes; the temperature of the empty large pot will be considerably more than if there was food in it absorbing some heat. Some pan structures and surface coatings can be damaged by extreme heat&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a considerable waste of energy as you're paying to heat the large pot but not all of the heat in it is transferred to the small pot&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;if the substance you're cooking in the small pot has a lower cooking temperature than another substance in your kitchen, putting that other substance in the large pot will aid heat transfer. For example if you're melting chocolate at 113F in the small pot, putting some water in the large pot will help transfer heat&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, see if obtaining a second small pot and putting hem side by side and cooking half the substance in each works out. The small pot must be induction compatible &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-05-02T09:12:31.887" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23550" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-05-02T19:19:13.613" Score="-1" ViewCount="52" Body="&lt;p&gt;To save electricity and protect environment, I eschew drying the microfiber cloths in the dryer. When I place them in an open plastic box to dry, dust, lint and motes end up on the microfiber cloth! I don't use a plastic box with a lid because then water will evaporate much more slowly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tUZUh.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tUZUh.gif&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://adamspolishes.com/blogs/news/how-to-clean-your-microfiber-towels-restoration-rejuvenation-and-maintenance&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Clean your Microfiber Towels - Adam's Polishes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Microfiber can be machine dried if you prefer, use a low heat setting and NO FABRIC SOFTENER. Air or line drying is also an option, be sure to do this somewhere the towels cannot be contaminated with dust or lint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cleanmyspace.com/caring-for-your-microfiber-cloths/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;How to Clean &amp;amp; Care for Microfiber Cloths! - Clean My Space&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;h2&gt;Can I put microfiber cloths in the dryer?&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;  &#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I recommend tumble drying on low, or no heat. You can even air dry them if you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2020-05-02T21:23:34.603" Title="How can I dry microfiber cloths, without the dryer or exposing them to dust?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23551" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23550" CreationDate="2020-05-02T21:23:34.603" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You dry them like all other laundry - you hang them one by one on a clothesline or rack. Drying laundry in a pile is a very bad idea. Microfiber dries quickly, so unless you try this exercise in a particularly dusty environment, no need to worry. Then, &lt;em&gt;when they are fully dry&lt;/em&gt; put them in a closed box for protected storage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2020-05-02T21:23:34.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23552" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23553" CreationDate="2020-05-03T19:28:15.020" Score="0" ViewCount="73" Body="&lt;p&gt;A friend of mine passed along the following recipe for a hard surface cleaner:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;5 oz hydrogen peroxide&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;5 oz white distilled vinegar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;4 oz water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;18 oz Everclear / golden grain&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's my question: I have 190 proof Everclear that I'd like to use with this recipe, but I want to make sure the above solution is at least 60% alcohol, per the CDC's guidance on DIY household cleaners. &lt;strong&gt;How can I calculate the % alcohol that will result by using the above recipe with a 190 proof Everclear, hoping that it's at least 60%?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23479" LastEditorUserId="23479" LastEditDate="2020-05-04T02:18:44.810" LastActivityDate="2020-05-04T02:18:44.810" Title="Making a DIY hard surface cleaner with 190 proof Everclear" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23553" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23552" CreationDate="2020-05-03T20:17:56.523" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Let's use volume to find the percentage of alcohol that would result from mixing your recipe:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your 190 Proof &quot;Everclear&quot; is 95% alcohol. That means that 18 ounces of Everclear is 17.1 ounces of pure 100% ethanol alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The total volume of your recipe is 32 ounces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;17.1 ounces of alcohol in a 32 ounce volume is roughly 53.43% alcohol by volume.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You want to have a solution that is at least 60% by volume so you must cut the total volume without reducing the alcohol. The hydrogen peroxide and the distilled vinegar both contain water so removing some water would reduce the volume without reducing the alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Removing the 4 ounces of water will make a 28 oz disinfectant solution of a little over 61% alcohol by volume given the composition of your ingredients.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VERY Important&lt;/strong&gt;: The solution contains enough acid that when mixed with another common household material (bleach) will release toxic gas (chlorine) to hurt or even kill you. &lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do NOT&lt;/strong&gt; mix chemicals contrary to the indications in the safety warnings on labels.&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;READ ALL LABELS CAREFULLY&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-05-03T20:17:56.523" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23554" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9653" CreationDate="2020-05-03T22:04:31.040" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Considerations are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dont hurt the poor person in a terrible job.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reduce the total number of calls they make - you can protect others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With scam calls especially try this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Say that your husband/wife is the one who take care of these matters, you will get them. Then leave phone active and untouched.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the &quot;computer problem&quot; scam, first mention that yes, the computer has been slow lately. Then say you will get other person. They actually will hang on for five  minutes when I sound a bit like a dotty older person. Of course, as I am on my way to being a dotty old person sometimes I forget and leave the phone off the hook all day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31011" LastActivityDate="2020-05-03T22:04:31.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23556" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23499" CreationDate="2020-05-04T02:23:27.593" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try using Scrub Daddy.  It’s like a sponge but if you put it in cold water is has a scratchy texture.  Rub the vegetable with it and it should take the outer peel off.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31288" LastActivityDate="2020-05-04T02:23:27.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23518" CreationDate="2020-05-04T02:46:55.687" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;you can buy a device which uses warm, moist CO2 as an attractant for mosquitoes. When they sense the plume of warm, moist CO2 they assume it is the exhalation of an animal containing blood, and fly towards it. when they get close to the device, they get trapped and zapped. I do not know if this technique works with insects other than mosquitoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also buy bugzappers that have vacuum fans built into them, which draw in the insects attracted by the UV light and zap them. These get used in places like big poultry growing operations. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The neatest solution I know of is to put a goldfish pond in your garden and string a bunch of 100 watt electric light bulbs (incandescent type, NOT LED's) above it. the lights attract the bugs, which get their wings burnt when they brush against the glass envelope of the bulb. They then fall into the pond, where the goldfish eagerly gobble them up. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-05-04T02:46:55.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23560" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15638" CreationDate="2020-05-07T05:05:33.590" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My hands and feet seem to get cold when my body wants to conserve heat. Despite my body not feeling chilly, the problem goes away if I put on a sweater (slow) or drink a mug of hot water or tea (faster). But I don't imagine that will help if the problem is that the floor is cold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2020-05-07T05:05:33.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13529" CreationDate="2020-05-07T06:47:39.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Mica powder. I made a hallow key chain shaped like a milk carton with “milk” inside. I used baby oil and mica powder. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31312" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2020-05-07T10:10:56.653" LastActivityDate="2020-05-07T10:10:56.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23562" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23565" CreationDate="2020-05-07T09:19:05.203" Score="1" ViewCount="204" Body="&lt;p&gt;A fountain pen was accidentally filled with china ink. When it dried out, it was completely clogged. Water alone doesn't help and ultrasonic cleaner bath doesn't seem to change anything. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there some mild chemical which can be soaked into the pen and solve the ink to ease the cleaning with the ultrasonic cleaner bath?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or what other means do I have besides paying an expensive repair service?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2737" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2020-06-07T12:43:15.450" LastActivityDate="2020-06-08T17:04:59.907" Title="Fountain pen was accidentally filled with china ink, how to clean?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23562" CreationDate="2020-05-07T18:12:15.283" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is quite likely only the nib which has become clogged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just buy a new nib. It is quite easy to remove and refit - although you'll get inky fingers!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of them pull out and some unscrew.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPVh7NyIeXg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;video&lt;/a&gt; showing how to change one type.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-05-07T18:17:21.600" LastActivityDate="2020-05-07T18:17:21.600" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23565" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23562" CreationDate="2020-05-07T18:14:59.023" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;China [aka india] ink contains carbon and varnish [or perhaps shellac] to produce a distinctive long-lasting black coat which when dry is waterproof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No amount of water will dissolve the hardened ink residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shellac is easier to remove than varnish so test the pen first with denatured alcohol. If the ink liquefies, it contains shellac; if it gets soft but doesn't dissolve, it contains a mixture of shellac and lacquer. Test the pen again with lacquer thinner; if it liquefies, it's lacquer. Shellac can be removed with denatured alcohol, lacquer with lacquer thinner, and a shellac-lacquer combination with a 50-50 mixture of denatured alcohol and lacquer thinner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the ink contained varnish (which is most likely), you will need something to dissolve the varnish such as varnish remover. Let the parts soak in a solution in a glass jar. If you have access to an ultrasonic vibrator, put the whole jar into the water bath to increase varnish remover efficiency. Check it after several minutes to see how it's going. If the liquid in the jar starts to turn black, it's working.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-05-07T18:14:59.023" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23566" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-05-07T23:50:35.657" Score="3" ViewCount="78" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have an 18 month old who spends a lot of his time hanging around the living room area with toys and such. Gated off with baby gates to prevent him from going down the hallway or into the kitchen. In the living room are a couple of hvac grates on the floor that he loves to pull up and pay with. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For one of the grates, we have covered it with his jumparoo so that he can’t lift it up, and the air can still come out. But for the other one, we don’t have something like that we can out there in that space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can we do keep the grate on the floor? If we put a heavy box or bin there, he will pay with the bin until he takes the lid off. Also, anything that's not heavy enough he will just push around the floor. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideally we would want to still have it open to air flow, but if we have to just cover it then fine. Is there a way to simply keep it stuck to the floor, without permanently ruining the floor with something like screws?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31319" LastActivityDate="2020-05-12T22:43:46.317" Title="How to keep toddler from lifting the hvac grate on the floor?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;children&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23571" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23588" CreationDate="2020-05-12T00:24:17.487" Score="0" ViewCount="188" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do one remove a muscle pain relieving patch or sticker without picking up leg hair? Or at least relieve the pain of picking? It is really painful. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2614" LastEditorUserId="2614" LastEditDate="2020-05-12T00:37:51.007" LastActivityDate="2020-05-14T19:05:33.400" Title="How do one remove a muscle pain relieving patch or sticker without picking up leg hair?" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23574" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2020-05-12T15:07:52.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the pills come in a blister pack &lt;strong&gt;cut them before removing from the blister pack&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turn the pack so the blisters are pointing up, gently press the blister in around the pill so you can see its outline and it is held in place by the compressed blister. Then, take a short, sharp knife, position it in the middle of the pill, hold the blister pack down with your other hand and then press firmly to cut the pill in half. You can then remove the halves separately by pressing out in the usual way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find this method substantially easier than attempting to cut the pill after removal, and it also prevents a section of the pill shooting off due to the force of the cut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11042" LastActivityDate="2020-05-12T15:07:52.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23576" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23566" CreationDate="2020-05-12T22:43:46.317" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lift the grate and look underneath for a place in the duct where you could attach a piece of cord or wire, e.g. a hole, a projecting screw or sheet-metal overlapping a corner.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put a piece of cord or wire at that point.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pass the cord or wire through the grate.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Twist it around a thicker part of the grate and knot or bend it in place.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2020-05-12T22:43:46.317" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23579" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23225" CreationDate="2020-05-13T09:10:20.813" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dab a little 90% alcohol (the type you would use to disinfect stuff) on a paper towel, and wipe away. Most whiteboard pen ink is soluble is alcohol so this usually gets rid of mot stains. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="15575" LastActivityDate="2020-05-13T09:10:20.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23581" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-05-13T17:12:53.403" Score="2" ViewCount="128" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tend to print, at most, 5 pages per month: usually 2-3 black and white pages, and 1-2 color pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the past 3 years, I've gone through 4 inkjet printers because they all clog so fast.  I've tried several different models of HP (Hewlett Packard) and EPSON all-in-one devices (printers with flatbed and sheet-fed scanners).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to keep inkjet printers from quickly clogging?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would prefer not to have to remember to print a couple color pages every few days (and then immediately recycle the wasted pages), switch to a laser printer, drive to a store to pick up prints, or wait for prints to arrive in the mail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2020-05-15T04:50:38.677" Title="How to prevent an inket printer from clogging up from lack of use?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;office&gt;&lt;waste&gt;&lt;printing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23582" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23581" CreationDate="2020-05-13T21:15:15.000" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best remedy for clogging is to perform periodic maintenance by taking your vehicle out on the road to clean out the cobwebs every once in a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: I have a supply of shopping list paper (pre-printed) as a side benefit to this practice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Give some thought to the test page. It should have some of each of the 4 colour inks, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. You do not have to print a lot so much as you print a bit from each ink jet nozzle regularly. A line of text with a few words in each colour should be enough to do the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Save the document as a file and print the &quot;print-head maintenance file&quot; weekly.&#xA;Think of it as maintenance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Planet savers can reuse the same piece of paper a few times if the printed strip is positioned near the end of a sheet. Then, put the scrap sheet on top of the paper supply to print the ink strip … top, bottom, front, back, etc. You don't care what it looks like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-05-13T21:15:15.000" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23583" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-05-13T22:58:08.260" Score="2" ViewCount="118" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an old 10' x 10' colourful area rug that was in storage for a few years. When I unpacked it I found several mice nests tucked away inside and lots of mouse droppings. I put it outside in the sun and brushed off the larger pieces of nesting/waste. How do I clean it? The issues that I'm facing are as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I should apply a bleach solution to the rug because of the potential for hanta virus, but I'm not supposed to bleach colourful rugs with chlorine bleach.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I could use an oxygen based bleach but it's unclear whether that will kill the virus.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I should vacuum up all the droppings before washing to prevent them from getting embedded in the carpet fibers, but I'm not supposed to use a vacuum or broom on the rug since doing so can make hantavirus particles airborne.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My current plan is to leave it outside, hose it down and go over the surface with a scrub brush and a solution of warm water and dish soap. Leave it to soak for a few minutes then hose it off and leave it to dry in the sun for a day or two before vacuuming it. Does this seem reasonable? Any addiotnal/alternative tips? I don't particulalry want to take it to a dry cleaner since I feel the cost would be prohibitive. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31380" LastActivityDate="2021-05-16T13:00:25.053" Title="How to clean a large area rug that had mice nesting in it" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;carpet&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23584" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23581" CreationDate="2020-05-13T23:37:21.747" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is &lt;a href=&quot;https://cartridgeworld.com/blog/should-you-keep-your-printer-on-or-off/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;usually recommended&lt;/a&gt; to leave a printer switched on. It probably won't consume much power. But the idea is that it periodically cleans the ink jet nozzles automatically.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replacing the ink head can be more expensive than buying a new printer, &lt;em&gt;but&lt;/em&gt; cheap printers are a loss leader recovered by selling expensive ink, and it will use ink even when you are not printing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But that is not a Life Hack – that's just RTM.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;HR&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you print about 5 pages a month, my &lt;strong&gt;Life Hack&lt;/strong&gt; is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a High Street stationer with a printing service.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Take the file on a memory stick, and ask &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Print 3 copies of &lt;code&gt;letter.docx&lt;/code&gt; please.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, &lt;em&gt;don't forget&lt;/em&gt; to take the memory stick away with the hard copy!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-05-13T23:37:21.747" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23587" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23581" CreationDate="2020-05-14T13:31:44.850" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I fought this same battle for years.  In the end the cheapest and easiest solution was to change to a 'monochrome laser all-in-one'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tossed out much more money in dried up ink over the years, then the cost of replacing the machine with a laser printer. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So now I only print black and white, and I am still using the toner that came with the machine 2 or 3 years ago. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes there are a few things that I might want to print in color.  But I am happy to be able to print them in black and white, and be able to print them when I want without having to worry about dried up ink! If I really need it in color, there are both family and commercial options for getting color prints.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far I have not found anything that really needed color. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2020-05-14T13:37:39.327" LastActivityDate="2020-05-14T13:37:39.327" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23588" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23571" CreationDate="2020-05-14T14:48:34.670" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the adhesive is similar to a Band-Aid adhesive, baby oil will work. It dilutes and neutralizes the adhesive. You can either coat the patch with baby oil, or try rubbing / dribbling baby oil up underneath the patch to contact the adhesive. As you slowly pull the patch off, keep rubbing the baby oil against the exposed adhesive near your skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(BTW baby oil is just mineral oil with fragrance, so if you have any mineral oil that's just as effective.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe olive oil works pretty well in the same way, if you don't have any baby oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2020-05-14T14:48:34.670" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23589" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21123" CreationDate="2020-05-14T15:38:03.393" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Removing burned on grease doesn't have to require tiresome scrubbing with abrasives, leaving your pans scratched, nor does it have to require any complex setups or expensive materials. &lt;em&gt;The method described here should only be used for cast iron and stainless steel. It will corrode, damage or stain aluminum.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Visit your local hardware store, grocery store or home center and purchase a bottle of Draino, vinegar, rubber gloves and googles, and a plastic container large enough to fit your pan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, put on your protective rubber gloves, goggles and make sure you're wearing long sleeves. Also, make sure you have the bottle of vinegar nearby as you work. Make sure you don't have anything made of aluminum around your work area, as Draino will eat through it. Put the pan in the plastic container and fill it with water until the level reaches about an inch over the highest part of the pan. Remove the pan and pour roughly 1 cup for every 1 gallon of water in the container. Don't be overly concerned about measurement, eyeballing is fine. The amount of Draino to water ratio determines how long it will take to achieve the desired result and how caustic the solution will be.  Mix the solution with a piece of wood or plastic for 30 seconds, but don't use a unknown metal object as it can corrode (it could stain or corrode it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;* DO NOT pour water on the Draino as it could react very strongly, causing it to splatter everywhere, including on your skin which will burn you. If you get any Draino on your skin, immediately pour some vinegar on the area.*&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Carefully submerge your pot into the Draino solution.  Make sure your work area is secured from pets and children. Leave the pan in for 30 minutes to 1 hours and check to see if there's any change. You can do this by carefully lifting the pan out of the solution (wearing your protective gear) and rubbing a small area of the grease stain with your finger. If you notice it smears, wipes off, is soft etc., then you have a choice of leaving it for another hour or calling it done and finish the the rest of the process by scrubbing in a sink. If the stain isn't softened, then leave in the solution longer, checking every hour or so. You can also help the process along by removing the pan and giving moderate scrubbing in the sink and then returning to the solution. If nothing is happening, you may add some more Draino to the solution and stirring it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the caked on grease is loose and soft enough to be scrubbed off easily, or no longer visible, take the pan out of the solution and scrub away the soften grease in a sink. To dispose of the waste solution, pour the vinegar into the solution. It may fizz or foam for a little while. When it stops, you can safely dump it down the drain. It doesn't harm the environment as Draino and grease is how soap is made.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While this seems overly complex, it really isn't. The process can take a while, depending on the severity of the stain, but it is highly effective with minimal elbow grease. I stress safety in this process because you're using a caustic chemical which can be hazardous. So long as you're careful and wear protection, it shouldn't be anymore dangerous than using a deep fryer, especially if the Draino is diluted in large amounts of water. Caustic chemicals can feel burn or feel very itchy on the skin and can be neutralized using a mild acid like vinegar. Keep it from getting on your skin and especially your eyes and you should be fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31384" LastEditorUserId="31384" LastEditDate="2020-05-14T15:54:33.073" LastActivityDate="2020-05-14T15:54:33.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23590" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23571" CreationDate="2020-05-14T19:05:33.400" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubbing alcohol is one option for removing the sticker. Simply dampen that with the alcohol, then wait a few minutes while the fluid dissolves the glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21280" LastActivityDate="2020-05-14T19:05:33.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23598" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19073" CreationDate="2020-05-15T05:54:02.877" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Empty the can while filtering out rust flakes. Paint the inside of the can with antirust paint like Hammerite. Allow to dry. Then refill at your leisure.&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SkESQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Hammerite paint&quot;&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31386" LastActivityDate="2020-05-15T05:54:02.877" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23599" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-05-17T01:38:39.047" Score="0" ViewCount="78" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have Large DeLonghi PP50 and Frigidaire Brands in my home.&#xA;The grill and coils are very dirty&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31398" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T21:04:00.867" Title="How to clean grill/coil of neglected dehumidifier that has hard lint / mold?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23600" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23583" CreationDate="2020-05-18T08:22:28.180" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would do the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take it to a car wash (or a carpet wash, if there is one in the area) and have it properly washed. Besides micro-organisms, I expect that there is a lot of dust and other debris still stuck in your carpet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you care about colors, oxygen-based disinfectants (e.g. hydrogen peroxide) are equally bad - compared to chlorine.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A very good disinfection you can get using a UV-C lamp. You should find one relatively cheap at some specialty shop - just do a search on the internet. It might still do some damage - but since you will only expose the carpet to the UV-C radiation for a limited amount of time, there should be no issue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: if the said mice created holes (or the premises for holes) in the carpet, then maybe it is not worth to go through the disinfection process - just replace the carpet (and lose the sentimental value in the process, along with the money). You can take a better decision only after a proper wash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-05-18T08:22:28.180" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23602" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23626" CreationDate="2020-05-19T22:06:45.200" Score="3" ViewCount="176" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm moving to a new house and getting new office furniture. I am a computer programmer and audio engineer. This means that I need multiple computers, large speakers, and 2-4 screens on my desk(s). I like having room to write on paper on the desk and I also like standing at my work desk when programming.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some problems I've run into trying to decide what to get:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If I get a standing desk, it won't fit all the speakers and screens since most standing desks are pretty small.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If I get a big right angle desk I can't stand, even though it has enough room&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I've used a little &quot;riser&quot; before to put my screen up high and stick stuff under it, but that was on a sitting desk and the high monitor never felt right.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a massive standing desk that I just can't find online (the largest I see are about 30 x 70 inches)? Or is it possible to have some kind of large angle desk with &quot;standing attachments&quot; of some kind? Has anyone made two standing desks at right angles work?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24887" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-05-24T17:33:32.050" LastActivityDate="2020-05-25T11:56:22.830" Title="Desk(s) configuration problem" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;office&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;desk&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23603" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23602" CreationDate="2020-05-20T05:55:58.893" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I really think that in your case, several independent desks are a better option. You will surely not do audio editing while becoming the next Shakespeare writing stuff on paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I would do (and I am on the way of implementing it for my own needs):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;understand which are the activities I have to do;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;understand which resources (computers, monitors, paper, chairs...) are needed for each activity;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;if at all possible, group things that go together, and separate those which do not;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;decide which kind of table is suitable for each activity / area better.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the end, you can choose to buy identical desks, or different - which might help you keep the costs down also. An added benefit of different desks is that you can alternate between standing and sitting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: 30&quot;x70&quot; is pretty much the maximum size you can get from one sheet. The wooden boards which are used to build the desks come in certain sizes, and what you found already is close to the maximum limit. To have something bigger, several sheets have to be joined together somehow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note2: you can go into designing the desks yourself, and have them custom build at some local shop. Or build them yourself, if you are into it, and the design is not very complicated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-05-21T05:29:51.977" LastActivityDate="2020-05-21T05:29:51.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23604" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23602" CreationDate="2020-05-20T14:31:14.053" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Custom Make&lt;/strong&gt; Your Solution&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I wanted an inclined drawing table 20'X 3', that was attached to the wall (no legs to get in the way of cleaning) with convenient shelving over it; I hired a contractor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A contractor can make exactly what you specify to fit in your available space to make your life much easier. In addition, a professional cabinet maker (my choice) made suggestions based on years of experience that I never would have thought of having until after the fact. I added the various chairs, and equipment necessary for my work and started the day after construction ended. Most of the work was made by the contractor in their factory and pre-fab assembled in a few hours at my location.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If some existing furniture design does what you want in the way that you want, it can be incorporated into the room design or (better) copied and resized for your exact application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was able to make everything in my studio ergonomic for optimal efficiency and comfort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-05-20T14:31:14.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23605" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-05-21T02:11:49.140" Score="1" ViewCount="72" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an electronic locked safe that has the back up key broken off in the lock. Now, the easy solution is to use the electronic keypad but the batteries have died and it is unusable. I've tried the Rare earth magnet trick but didn't have a strong enough magnet to pull up the solenoid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27330" LastActivityDate="2020-05-21T10:00:23.383" Title="Broken Key in Safe Lock" Tags="&lt;locks&gt;&lt;security&gt;&lt;keys&gt;&lt;magnetism&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23606" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23605" CreationDate="2020-05-21T05:39:07.680" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several videos on video sharing sites showing solutions for this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The easiest solution is to take some plastic object (stick-shaped is best, a glue-gun stick is shown in the videos). Using some heat (lit match, lighter, candle...) melt one end of the plastic stick. Attach the melted plastic to the key inside the safe - try to NOT attach the melted plastic to the safe itself. Pull gently. Repeat if needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative solution involves a welding machine. Instead of the plastic, you attach the welding electrode to the broken key inside the lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Superglue can attach pretty much anything to the broken key also. Be very cautious, not to attach the broken key to the lock itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Rare earth magnet trick but didn't have a strong enough magnet to pull up the solenoid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not know what material the key is made of, but if the key is made of some bras, then no magnet in the world will help. You might want to try the magnet first on the part of the key which is still in your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be aware that the pulling force increases dramatically if the magnet actually touches the key - and only if the key is ferrous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-05-21T05:39:07.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23607" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23615" CreationDate="2020-05-21T09:23:21.670" Score="4" ViewCount="361" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am aware of the question &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/4282/how-can-i-organize-micro-sd-cards&quot;&gt;How can I organize Micro SD Cards?&lt;/a&gt;, but don't want to put them in pill box or other organizer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to mark each permanently, so that I can distinguish them - even if a have a few rattling around loose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried Tippex aka Liquid Paper and put 1, 2, 3 dots on a few.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;BUT&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, I use them in several Raspberry Pis   &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gQG9i.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gQG9i.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;and, when I slid them in and out of the SD card holder a few times, the dots rubbed off. I imagine that the same thing would happen with any SD card reader.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am thinking of perhaps marking the end that sticks out somehow. The number of dots would be limited - perhaps colo(u)s? &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas for a cheapish way to permanently distinguish maybe 6 to 8 micro SD cards?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19216" LastActivityDate="2020-06-06T03:44:25.130" Title="How can I mark micro SD cards in order to distinguish them?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;labeling&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23607" CreationDate="2020-05-21T09:51:31.917" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could take a look at an engraving pen:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NvAve.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NvAve.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;Image courtesy of Amazon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're like a pen shaped hand held drill, with a fine tip that is diamond abrasive coated. If you lightly make some marks in the case it should be more resistant to degradation from insertion than eg Liquid Paper is&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The casing on a MicroSD card is quite thin; don't go too deep. There are a few videos and images around the web of what's inside an SD but there wouldn't be any substitute for taking one of your old dead ones and sanding the case off to find out where it is thickest/where you wouldn't hit any circuits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g0CaG.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g0CaG.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;em&gt;Image courtesy of YouTube video &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hftJ2gXpZv8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Checking out and watching mind blowing technical design Inside of Micro SD Card&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From what i've seen it looks like the best place to grind a few little dots might be the edge that you insert into the holder, on the opposite side to the gold contacts, so that your grindings don't interfere with (bend) the spring contacts on the socket, but there is also a ticker part of the card where you grab it to pull it out, that might just be a lump of plastic with no raised components inside&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;a coding system that is like binary will count to 8:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;Width of sd card&#xA;##################### - card 0&#xA;#####################&#xA;&#xA;###############   ### - card 1&#xA;#####################&#xA;&#xA;#########   ######### - card 2&#xA;#####################&#xA;&#xA;#########   ###   ### - card 3 (2+1)&#xA;#####################&#xA;&#xA;###   ############### - card 4&#xA;#####################&#xA;&#xA;###   #########   ### - card 5 (4+1)&#xA;#####################&#xA;&#xA;###   ###   ######### - card 6 (4+2)&#xA;#####################&#xA;&#xA;###   ###   ###   ### - card 7 (4+2+1)&#xA;#####################&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to lay out on an engraving pen (probably about $10) you could try a nail file for this applicaiton.. but when yu have an engraving pen they are useful for all sorts of things. Worthy purchase&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-05-21T09:57:08.070" LastActivityDate="2020-05-21T09:57:08.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23605" CreationDate="2020-05-21T10:00:23.383" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try sticking one or two fine bladed screwdrivers down the side of the key sufficiently that you can turn them and operate the lock. Dont force it! If it wont turn easily it would be better to try sticking a third screwdriver sideways between the stems of the two driver and rotating it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the door open you should be able to remove the lock barrel, push the broken part of the key out of it and take it to a key cutting place where they will use it to cut a new one. Take the barrel too so they can check it works without wasting a trip home for you&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-05-21T10:00:23.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23611" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-05-21T21:45:27.530" Score="-4" ViewCount="417" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandpa's pajamas' waist elastic has loosened, and his pajamas are so loose as to drop to the floor. What life hack can permanently fasten his pajamas, so that he needn't wear a belt? Don't recommend anything &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69384116.tip.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;sharp please like the pin below&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t34rJ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t34rJ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;His pajamas are the sort that conceals the waist elastic like the following pictures, not the sort that exposes the string for you to access and tie.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jOBmq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jOBmq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2020-05-22T15:52:23.673" Title="How can I tighten pajamas that conceals the waist elastic, without anything sharp or a belt?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23612" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-05-21T21:49:22.790" Score="2" ViewCount="202" Body="&lt;p&gt;Doubtless you can't wipe each page of a book with alcohol wipes, for the wetness will ruin the page, and wiping each page takes too much time anyways. &#xA;I don't have an autoclave in which I can place books, to &lt;a href=&quot;https://labsafety.gwu.edu/sterilization-disinfection-and-decontamination&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;decontaminate&lt;/a&gt; them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm yearning to borrow from the library, but I'm too worried about SARS-COV-2 as well as pathogens, dirt, food scraps, etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2020-06-13T08:04:31.553" LastActivityDate="2020-06-13T08:04:31.553" Title="How can a layperson decontaminate library books?" Tags="&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23613" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23612" CreationDate="2020-05-22T06:21:25.750" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are inclined towards technology, you can use a UV-C lamp. It does not touch the book in any way. However, UV radiation is know to destroy certain substances - if it is safe for your book, I do not know. Maybe you &quot;decontaminate&quot; a few pages, wait for a few days, try to understand if something went wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-05-22T06:21:25.750" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23611" CreationDate="2020-05-22T06:26:46.800" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I was a child, I had this problem often. The solution applied in my family was to cut-open the sew concealing the elastic, not more than 1-2 cm (less than 1 inch). Pull the elastic, make a knot. If length is not OK, repeat doing the knot, in another position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: If the elastic is really aged, then it is not an elastic anymore, it is a strange rope. In that case, replace the elastic, following the same procedure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note2: In our case, closing the &quot;opening&quot; was not really necessary, they never opened more as a consequence of use or washing. In this way, you can re-adjust in the future, as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-05-22T06:26:46.800" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23615" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23607" CreationDate="2020-05-22T11:57:43.960" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; is to handle the SD cards only along their edges, to reduce wear on their surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also suggest using a white permanent marker such as this:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JDHI0.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JDHI0.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;em&gt;image from Amazon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although the can says &quot;paint&quot; the product details describe it as &quot;white permanent ink&quot; so the result ought to be more durable than correction fluid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are similar inexpensive brands available, just search for &quot;white permanent marker&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As SD cards get handled a lot, you should de-grease the surface first. There should be room to write a single digit or letter on the case.&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;I have one SD card in a blue plastic case, and I find that lettering with a black permanent marker such as a fine-point Sharpie is reasonably legible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-05-22T12:24:12.553" LastActivityDate="2020-05-22T12:24:12.553" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23616" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23611" CreationDate="2020-05-22T14:19:59.673" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;In both of the photos you include, notice that there is a &quot;tunnel&quot; through which a second elastic tape or cord can be threaded to use for repair. If the cut is small, no sewing is necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You don't need a sewing machine or much technology beyond a needle and thread to accomplish this. Surgeons have been using these for hundreds of years to repair us.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If sewing is out of the question for some reason, there are fabric glues and tapes that will hold through multiple washes. I can attest to their effectiveness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this produces more bulk than you wish, you can use the same techniques to make a second waistband after trimming off the bulk of the first.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-05-22T14:19:59.673" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23611" CreationDate="2020-05-22T15:52:23.673" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pinch one inch of material from the waist, so it's folded over itself, making the waist 1-2&quot; smaller. Then hold it in place with a binder clip. It may work better to fold the material over itself several times before clipping it in place with the binder clip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nisg5.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nisg5.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2020-05-22T15:52:23.673" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23618" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23602" CreationDate="2020-05-22T21:53:04.913" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you put 2 sit stand desks together. 1 left 1 right.  With the controls at the middle,  would that fit the space?&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/bekant-corner-desk-left-sit-stand-linoleum-blue-black-s89282280/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/bekant-corner-desk-left-sit-stand-linoleum-blue-black-s89282280/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25676" LastActivityDate="2020-05-22T21:53:04.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23619" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23612" CreationDate="2020-05-23T06:22:03.457" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I assume this is due to coronavirus fear.  Just Googling how long can the coronavirus last on surfaces, the answer is up to 5 days.  Viruses are parasitic.  They need a living host to survive and reproduce.  If you are that worried, seal the book in a plastic bag for a week, so it cant be touched.  After the week is up, the book will be virus free. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31435" LastEditorUserId="31435" LastEditDate="2020-05-23T06:27:33.897" LastActivityDate="2020-05-23T06:27:33.897" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23621" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-05-23T16:37:42.513" Score="3" ViewCount="1782" Body="&lt;p&gt;I cleaned my oven with a mixture of baking soda and water. Unfortunately, I got some of this on my kitchen worktop and it caused some stains (see picture). I scrubbed the stains for 1-2 minutes with water, but that didn't seem to have any effect on their visibility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;What happened? Did the baking soda react with the wood, or with the surface sealant?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;What's the best way to remove the stains?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GUegE.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GUegE.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Stained wooden worktop&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31443" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2021-03-30T10:04:48.950" LastActivityDate="2021-03-30T10:04:48.950" Title="How to remove baking soda stain from wooden kitchen worktop?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;stain&gt;&lt;wood&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23625" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23621" CreationDate="2020-05-25T05:52:28.973" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If that's a solid wood worktop you're going to need an orbital sander, a range of sanding pads from 60 grit to at least 400 grit and some patience, then apply a worktop oil to protect it after you've sanded the marks off in stages (starting with the lowest grit - remove all the marks with it then work up to highest - each higher grit produces a smoother finish with fewer obvious scratches). Apply oil per manufacturer instructions; it may also require a sanding operation &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's a laminate worktop (and it probably isn't as I don't think laminate would be thus affected) it will need to be replaced. The easiest way to tell is to look inside a cupboard at the underside. If it looks like the top, it's wood/if it doesn't, it's laminate &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-05-25T06:00:52.440" LastActivityDate="2020-05-25T06:00:52.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23626" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23602" CreationDate="2020-05-25T09:59:35.130" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To make the monitors 'fit' above a small desk: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't use the feet they came with. Attach the monitors to a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/monitor-arms&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;monitor arm&lt;/a&gt;. The arm is attached to the desk at one point, so you can have the monitors stick out over the sides of the desk. &#xA;This also allows you to shove the keyboard and mouse underneath the monitors when you're not using them, freeing up space for writing etc. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have separate computers for your programming and audio needs, consider putting them on separate desks:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;an audio desk with your DAW, and speakers in the optimum position flanking one large monitor&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;an adjustable desk for programming with multiple monitors&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A quick search finds &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.upliftdesk.com/uplift-v2-standing-desk-v2-or-v2-commercial/?product_config=4853&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this 80x30&quot; desk&lt;/a&gt; and this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.upliftdesk.com/uplift-v2-l-shaped-standing-desk/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;L-shaped desk with 2 80&quot; arms&lt;/a&gt;. I used these &lt;a href=&quot;https://duckduckgo.com/?q=standing%20desk%20L-shape&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;search terms.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2020-05-25T11:56:22.830" LastActivityDate="2020-05-25T11:56:22.830" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23627" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-05-24T17:10:39.320" Score="2" ViewCount="117" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Roberts Blutune 50 which is generally in good working order, but all it has as an antenna is a piddly wee wire snaking out the back - I reckon it to be about .8mm or thereabouts. Unfortunately when moving the antenna snapped off at the back. I decided to open the unit up to check if I could extend the antenna, but I didn't really see what I expected from most guides and tutorials for fixing antenna.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All I have is that single wire (with not much length, since it broke off fairly close to the contact) and I can also see a very similar wire connected to either the same or a very close contact which is clipped to a metal panel on the back of the radio. I assumed this was something grounding, but perhaps it is relating to the signal?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The guides and tutorials I'm seeing all seem to reference multiple wire ends to extend and things like, that, but all I have is this single wire. What am I to do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: for extra info.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm afraid I don't know how long the original antenna was - if I had to estimate, probably about 3-5 feet?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are a couple of images:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r6UVL.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/r6UVL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Two wires&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;In this one you can see the two wires: the one with a clip to the back of the unit, and the other with the broken end (which I have stripped back some).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t5GAW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/t5GAW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Stripped wire and wire affixed to back&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;In this one you can see the way that the second wire attaches to the back of the unit, specifically the metal plate that spans the back of the unit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After a little more digging, I think my next step is to find a length of wire and attach it to the broken end. I'm not sure of the exact details of this (length, material or thickness of wire?) so any contrary or supplementary advice is appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I also appreciate the meta-issue with this question, as pointed out in the comments, so am very grateful for any allowance for continued assistance.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31459" OwnerDisplayName="Jack Parkinson" LastEditorUserId="27297" LastEditDate="2020-05-26T15:15:56.817" LastActivityDate="2020-05-28T20:50:57.763" Title="How to repair my single strand antenna?" Tags="&lt;repair&gt;&lt;wire&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23545" CreationDate="2020-05-27T18:47:00.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DISCLAIMER: I wouldn't suggest doing this!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's likely that it's just a magnetic sensor. This is due to induction cooktops only working on ferric materials (hence why solid aluminum and copper pots/pans won't work on them). If that's so, then you could place a thin square of steel, or a block of it, and move it around the induction pad with a smaller pot in the center. If the cooktop picks it up, that's the spot that should work. You can then experiment with different sizes and thickness pieces of metal and see what gets picked up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7831" LastActivityDate="2020-05-27T18:47:00.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23632" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23545" CreationDate="2020-05-28T12:56:32.750" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Induction-surface sensor HACK: Try increasing the size of the stove-top pot by placing coins, one-by-one, next to the base of the too-small pot until the sensor detects the greater surface area sitting on the induction element.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: I think that it's ironic if induction works at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-05-28T12:56:32.750" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23633" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23627" CreationDate="2020-05-28T14:06:40.533" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Increase the length of the &quot;antenna&quot; by baring the lead of a longer wire and twisting the bare leads of the two wires together to &lt;strong&gt;make a splice&lt;/strong&gt;. Use a similar gauge and material for the antenna extension. Most any wire is suitable. Simple, insulated &quot;hook-up&quot; wire is a generic name for a useable kind of wire. It can be single or multi-strand conductor for such a non-critical application. The length is more critical than the gauge in this application. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Union_splice&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Western Union Splice&lt;/a&gt; to make a clean noise-free connection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The length of the antenna can be calculated using online sources for the specific radio bandwidth. Using this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.qsl.net/kd4sai/antencal.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;calculator&lt;/a&gt;, 52 inches was found appropriate for an FM band radio (half-wave) antenna having 108 MHz maximum frequency.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Failing that, contact the Roberts Co. directly for their recommendation for an antenna length.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-05-28T20:50:57.763" LastActivityDate="2020-05-28T20:50:57.763" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18602" CreationDate="2020-05-28T15:30:32.913" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I filled the kiddie pool with water. &#xA;I took several black trash bags and laid them flat on the surface of the water. &#xA;The bags laid nice and flat and remained on the top. With the sun shining brightly,&#xA;after about a 1/2 hour I put my hand into the water. The top portion of the water&#xA;felt warm while water deeper in the pool felt cold. The bag surface also felt warm.&#xA;This seems to work. Of course, if the children are ready to get into the pool, it&#xA;might be hard to stop them and so in that case remove the plastic bags and let them &#xA;jump in. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31472" LastActivityDate="2020-05-28T15:30:32.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23636" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23612" CreationDate="2020-05-29T16:15:06.980" Score="1" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Intellectual property owners care about your license.&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They don't care where you get your physical copy of the IP.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Suppose you're a bar owner, and you obey the law and get an annual ASCAP license.  You can now play any ASCAP music you please in your bar, all the live long day. &lt;em&gt;Note that the license does not come with a USB stick of every ASCAP song; you must still obtain the songs on your own&lt;/em&gt;.  &lt;strong&gt;Nobody cares where you source your physical copy of the media&lt;/strong&gt;. If you want to rip it from friends' CDs, trade AAC files, or leech it all off BitTorrent, have a field day.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Exactly the same applies here. &lt;strong&gt;Drop the book in a plastic bag&lt;/strong&gt; while still at the library - this gives you a proper license to have the IP.  Now, move it to somewhere it won't get destroyed -- and while it's in your control, BitTorrent or otherwise &lt;strong&gt;&quot;obtain&quot; an ebook&lt;/strong&gt; file of the book.  &lt;strong&gt;Enjoy&lt;/strong&gt; it, &lt;strong&gt;delete&lt;/strong&gt; the digital copy, and &lt;strong&gt;then return the physical book&lt;/strong&gt;. Still in the plastic bag.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not extrapolate this into &quot;borrow the book, pirate the audiobook&quot; - those are different IPs. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Libraries have looked at delivering obscure books this way for many years - when a Web visitor wants to read a book, you &quot;check it out&quot; in the system meaning no one else can use it; then let them securely see pages at their pace; and after they logout or timeout, &quot;check it back in&quot; so it's available for virtual or physical checkout.  (or simply outlaw ALL physical checkout, so the paper book remains in cold storage forever). &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21946" LastActivityDate="2020-05-29T16:15:06.980" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23612" CreationDate="2020-05-29T17:44:01.210" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hack&lt;/strong&gt; the same chemical-free technique using a safe, household appliance in the same manner as the professionals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Heat&lt;/strong&gt; is a proven disinfectant. Medical professionals trust autoclaves and heat to sterilize surgical instruments. When conducting a microbial treatment with [BRAND NAME REMOVED] equipment, heat and hold the treatment zone between 66°C/150°F and 71°C/160°F and maintain temperatures until the hardest-to-heat locations maintains that temperature for 2 hours as indicated with a temperature probe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Taken from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.greentechheat.com/microbes.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;A Heat treatment equipment Web site&lt;/a&gt; There's an excellent infographic at the site showing laboratory finding for comparing: Pathogen, Thermal Death Point, Treatment Duration, and the laboratory source.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;We've got a little box that heats stuff to just over 160 Fahrenheit. It's specifically for bed bugs, but it kills anything, so we'll cook anything we don't like. Doesn't harm the books!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Taken from a web-chat site for professional librarians discussing Corovid-19.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would conclude (from much similar information) that placing any publication into a normal oven pre-heated to the suggested temperatures will be a relatively fast, safe, and sufficient to do what you need done using normally obtainable household appliances in a similar way to a purpose-made specialty-equipment, autoclave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-05-29T17:44:01.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23638" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-05-31T00:46:58.343" Score="3" ViewCount="165" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Background&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the past several years, I have cooked rice and pasta in my &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sharp.net.au/home-products/microwaves/r350yw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;microwave&lt;/a&gt; instead of on the stove. This involves putting the rice or pasta in a bowl of water and then using the automatic rice or pasta program in the microwave.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I do this, the microwave exhausts some of the water vapour from the bowl out onto the surface that the microwave is sitting on, leaving behind damp patches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;The problem&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, I haven't been cleaning up this wet residue after each use. As a result, the surface that the microwave was sitting on has developed a white stain. The microwave has lived on both a piece of wooden furniture and also a laminate benchtop, and both have developed these white stains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Stain on laminate benchtop&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This one is faint, but if you look closely near the bottom section, you can see lots of little pale white patches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XSRdK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XSRdK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;White stain on laminate benchtop&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Stain on wooden furniture&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/actBA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/actBA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;White stain on wooden furniture&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;What I've tried&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've tried the following to remove the stain, and none of these worked:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wiping over with a wet cloth&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wiping over with soap&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wiping over with dish-washing detergent&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wiping over with vinegar&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scraping off with a scourer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soaking in dish-washing detergent&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't tried bleach since I read that it can take the colour out of the furniture and benchtop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;The question&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is this white stain? Is it some sort of mould? Or could it be starch from the rice? Or something else?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I remove the stain?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31487" LastEditorUserId="31487" LastEditDate="2020-06-07T03:53:19.527" LastActivityDate="2021-03-16T06:37:06.847" Title="How can I remove white stains from microwaving rice and pasta?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;plastics&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23639" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="417" CreationDate="2020-05-31T08:53:08.513" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are papers from Israeli scientists who tested using cold water and found that good plucking (i.e. without the skin tearing) was attained at temperatures below 7 °C. You can &lt;a href=&quot;https://sci-hub.tw/10.1080/00071667308416019&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;read the paper here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know if kosher slaughter houses adopted this practice, but it would be interesting to find out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31492" LastActivityDate="2020-05-31T08:53:08.513" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23640" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23641" CreationDate="2020-06-01T02:16:32.453" Score="1" ViewCount="70" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently, a sibling accidentally took off the &quot;W&quot; key from my laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I followed YouTube tutorials on taking out the 2 plastic pieces that surround the rubbery circle  below the key and I removed them without damaging them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After that I noticed that it was a little dirty under the key so I cleaned most of the dirt out. I carefully placed both plastics back inside and it made a click sound so I know I did it right. Finally I put the &quot;W&quot; key back on top and pressed down hoping it would be fixed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now the key is stuck downwards. Usually a key is up and you're able to press it down so it registers, but in my case it's as if it's always being pressed down, as in the key isn't popping back up, but the key also isn't registering, so it's not constantly spamming &quot;W&quot;. I don't know what to do. I can't use my &quot;W&quot; key because it's not popped upwards. Any help on this is appreciated. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31497" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2020-06-01T08:09:44.763" LastActivityDate="2020-06-01T08:37:44.317" Title="How to correctly replace a key in my laptop keyboard?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23641" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23640" CreationDate="2020-06-01T06:15:11.403" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some pictures, and the exact brand and model of the laptop would have helped greatly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Missing that information, I can only brainstorm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is possible that the dirt you removed was actually a layer of carbon, making the keyboard being a keyboard. That is the same technology used in cheap (and not so cheap) TV remote controls.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;During the entire chain of events, some part (regardless of how small) might have been lost. I have in mind something acting as a spring (either a metal spiral, or anything else with the same purpose).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;NOT REALLY RECOMMENDED: carefully remove another key which still works and analyze how it is built. Do some research on the net about it first.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;MOST RECOMMENDED: Take the laptop to a laptop service that you trust. They have already some experience with these kinds of problems, and they can give you specialized / professional advice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-06-01T08:37:44.317" LastActivityDate="2020-06-01T08:37:44.317" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23642" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23638" CreationDate="2020-06-01T06:20:58.510" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way I understand the pictures is that whatever you see is not a stain at all. The material of the furniture has wore off - i.e. it was removed due to all the humidity, heat, cleaning...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The if this is the case, then you have few solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Replace the element. Contract a local furniture making company, they might be willing to help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Live with it. If it is not (very) visible - maybe hidden under the microwave, then there is no harm in just forgetting about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply an adhesive foil on top of the board, with any model that you choose - wood, marble, metal... Be careful that this foil might not be suitable for high temperatures - study the situation carefully first.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-06-01T06:20:58.510" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23646" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23651" CreationDate="2020-06-01T15:46:31.390" Score="2" ViewCount="298" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have masks very similar to this one &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qv4OW.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qv4OW.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  It doesn't have the adjuster, like the one in the white mask or the one in the last picture. As a replacement for the silver adjuster, I've thought in using duck tape around the mask, however I doubt that could stick well on my skin. My question is, what could I use as a replacement for such adjuster?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any help is appreciated&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4VdyU.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4VdyU.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aGr5B.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aGr5B.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30783" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2021-03-21T13:03:38.647" Title="How can I adjust the mask to my nose if the mask doesn't have the silver adjuster?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23647" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23646" CreationDate="2020-06-01T16:04:12.323" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try adding a piece of styrofoam on top of your nose (or around it) or something like that. This will create pressure, holding the mask to our face, essentially make your nose BIGGER, which in that case the mask will grip. You don’t necessarily have to make the mask nose part smaller to match your nose, try working in the opposite direction and think of things you can add to your nose to match the masks requirements...XD hope this helped, if not I hope I got you thinking in the right direction. XD &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31500" LastActivityDate="2020-06-01T16:04:12.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23650" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23646" CreationDate="2020-06-01T20:00:59.740" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; answer – when the main issue is the safety of yourself and others – is &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Throw those masks away and buy ones that are fit for purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-06-01T20:00:59.740" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23646" CreationDate="2020-06-01T22:12:53.463" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there is sufficient space where the metal piece normally sits, slide a flexible piece of any kind of wire such as a straightened paper clip between the layers of the mask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UPDATE&lt;/strong&gt;: When there is no convenient tube, fold the top edge of the mask over a pipe-cleaner to form a &quot;hem.&quot; Use a thin strip of tape to close the seam. The fuzzy pipe cleaner will hold its position.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You may wish/need to &quot;double-over&quot; the pipe cleaner to stiffen the bend to hold its shape over the bridge of your nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After it is in place use it in the same way as the flat strip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-06-02T01:01:57.717" LastActivityDate="2020-06-02T01:01:57.717" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23638" CreationDate="2020-06-02T08:23:04.380" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The stains on the wood surface look like they can be scraped off. You could try a glass cooktop scaper like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3YlxF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3YlxF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.elagproducts.com/how-to-clean-a-glass-cooktop/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Image source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't use any force and be careful not to damage the wood.&lt;/strong&gt; There also seem to be scratches in the wood already. I doubt you could remove the residue from them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't use such a scraper on the laminated surface, it will definitely damage it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another possibility is the good old &lt;a href=&quot;https://happymoneysaver.com/clean-pesky-scorch-marks-glass-stovetop/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;baking soda and acid&lt;/a&gt; detergent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sprinkle a generous amount of baking powder / soda over the stains&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add lemon juice or vinegar to the powder. You can use a spray bottle or mix and spread a paste directly on the surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Let it sit for 10 minutes before wiping it off with a moist cloth and clean water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-burned-pan-residue-ceramic-stove-top-40590.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Another site&lt;/a&gt; recommends soaking the stains in olive oil for 10 minutes and then scraping the stains off with a spoon. This should work with hard, crusty stains like limestone, but from your pictures I'm not sure it's applicable here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2020-06-02T18:38:33.947" LastActivityDate="2020-06-02T18:38:33.947" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23653" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14875" CreationDate="2020-06-02T09:24:36.280" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use &lt;a href=&quot;https://autohotkey.com/board/topic/120204-assign-sounds-to-mouse-clicks/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;AutoHotKey&lt;/a&gt; to add a sound to every mouse click.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;~LButton down::SoundPlay, E:\sounds\ldown.wav&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check out the Key List to find the names of the keys. I believe they are LButton, RButton, MButton, WheelUp, WheelDown.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The SoundPlay command can play a sound file for you. WAV should be the perfect format for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ~ modifier in front of the button tells AHK to let the active window receive the keypress (or mouse button in this case) while still doing the AHK script. And the &amp;quot;down&amp;quot; modifier tells AHK to do this when the key is down. The counterpart to that is &amp;quot;up&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T08:33:13.533" LastActivityDate="2020-06-02T09:24:36.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23655" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-02T13:40:18.177" Score="5" ViewCount="975" Body="&lt;p&gt;When opening or closing my refrigerator's door, the water bottle(s) stored there often fall sideways:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tilQd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tilQdm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;water bottle falling sideways&quot; title=&quot;click for full image&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is irritating, and as you can see, I did try to place a heavier bottle besides it, which helps a bit but still not enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to keep the bottles always erect and preventing them from falling as in the above image?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2020-06-06T03:33:39.317" Title="How to keep the water bottles erect in the refrigerator door?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23656" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23655" CreationDate="2020-06-02T13:45:08.727" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep just one water bottle in the door, and move it all the way to the left (nearest the door hinges). This reduces the speed at which the bottle moves when you open the door: excessive speed causes the bottles to fall over.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put the rest of the bottles in the bottle rack.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-06-02T13:45:08.727" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23657" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23655" CreationDate="2020-06-02T14:24:09.853" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Another option: &#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YGuJU.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YGuJU.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reason the bottles fall over, is that they have room to wobble. The tray is much wider than the bottle diameter. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you fill the space between the bottle and the front wall of the tray, the bottle will have no room to wobble and fall over. I've called this a &quot;bottle holder&quot; in the image below. You could build this from cardboard, wood or whatever you have lying around. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bottles also work, as long as they fill all of the available space and leave no room for a bottle to wobble. From your image, 4 bottles isn't quite enough, you need another one (perhaps smaller in diameter) to fill the remaining space.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-06-02T14:24:09.853" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23662" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23646" CreationDate="2020-06-03T11:32:56.933" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A slight variation of Stan’s suggestion:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4Gq6z.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;flexible metal strip from a binder&lt;/a&gt; (the thin part in the photo), they are pliable enough to mold well and stable enough to keep their shape well. Don’t bother with poking holes or folding for a hem. Place the metal in parallel to the top border on the outside of the mask and &lt;strong&gt;affix it to the mask with a strip of tape&lt;/strong&gt;. Masking or even duct tape is more stable, washi tape easier to remove and can be quite stylish. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove the metal strip before discarding the mask and reuse as necessary. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2020-06-03T11:32:56.933" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23664" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23655" CreationDate="2020-06-03T21:21:13.317" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The shelf appears to be too wide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HACK: Make the shelf narrower.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make and use a divider from an elastic bungee cord or a large elastic band.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stretch and place a loop around the whole door shelf to form a &quot;front&quot; and &quot;back&quot; row. While the elastic separator will &quot;give&quot; enough to tuck a bottle either in front or behind it, it will (or should be) strong enough to keep an unstable bottle upright. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2ZkPO.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2ZkPO.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Door shelf top view&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt; The ones I would suggest are about 2 cm wide and stretch up to a metre. I don't know for what use they were originally intended—I have a few I use for holding parts for glueing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will (or should) also stretch enough to keep its &quot;friends&quot; (milk and juice) close-by on either side well-heeled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-06-04T00:34:36.163" LastActivityDate="2020-06-04T00:34:36.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23665" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23510" CreationDate="2020-06-03T22:58:15.037" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I got fed up with this and made a cover for the fob.  Its just a piece of subtly-curved plastic hacked out of a milk bottle, to vaguely match the curve of the buttons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4JlNn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4JlNn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S0ScO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/S0ScO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bolts are little M3x0.5 and were about 5mm long.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I opened the remote with a screwdriver in the top, under the metal keyring loop.  The circutboard was just wedged in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bolt heads are on the inside because they were smaller than the nuts, but I still had to shorten them with a dremel to allow the case to click closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The range of the transmitter seems unchanged, I didn't alter the board at all.  You can still press a button through the lid, but it needs a lot more &quot;push&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Longer term I'm thinking of a complete 3D Printed case which is minimised to just the circuit board, but that's future stuff.  It would have either a sliding or a flippy lid over the button.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2020-06-03T22:58:15.037" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23666" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23655" CreationDate="2020-06-04T03:00:00.990" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As Hobbes pointed out, the bottles fall over because they have room to wobble. So pack the empty space in the door shelf with other things from your fridge (like bottles of condiments). When you get a new large bottle of water / milk / juice, take out the smaller bottles to make room for it, and put those smaller bottles back on the stationary fridge shelves where you usually keep them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2020-06-04T03:00:00.990" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23667" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23655" CreationDate="2020-06-04T05:12:13.097" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are so many things being shipped, various kinds of packing materials have become common.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fold a sheet of &lt;strong&gt;bubble-wrap&lt;/strong&gt; in half with the bubbles facing inward. Use the resulting chubby, light, flat shelf-space-filler to put behind the heavy water bottle(s) so it/they don't wobble around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might want to stick a couple of &quot;pillow paks&quot; between bottles to make a snug fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-06-04T05:12:13.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23668" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3638" CreationDate="2020-06-04T06:29:41.937" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is lifehacks - one free solution is to open out a corrugated cardboard box and spread that out under your vehicle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Firstly it hides the stained concrete, and it also catches the future drips of oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When it gets a bit too wet, simply fold and dispose in the regular trash (you can't recycle this because its contaminated with oil)  and lay out a new cardboard box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Downsides, no recycling, and this leaves a box on the floor which can be a trip hazard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found this Mako oil catch mat to be effective under my leaky english car. &lt;br&gt; &#xA;        &lt;sup&gt;Yes that is a duplicate redundancy.&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/mako-oil-trap-garage-mat/R1976984.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/mako-oil-trap-garage-mat/R1976984.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The text calls it &quot;Samson Oil Trap Garage Mat&quot; and it's doing a fair job for me.  I did glue it down with spray adhesive.    The layer is quite thin at about 2~3 mm, but I would avoid walking on it due to the damp oils trapped within.  And its about your estimated cost too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10670" LastActivityDate="2020-06-04T06:29:41.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23669" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-04T14:53:50.253" Score="2" ViewCount="146" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qcMWw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qcMWw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Is there something I can add to the knob on my pot lid to insulate it from the heat so I can pick it up ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I currently have to use a pot holder to check on my chile, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-06-04T16:15:18.663" LastActivityDate="2020-06-14T02:08:52.087" Title="Insulate pot lid" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10710" CreationDate="2020-06-04T15:45:16.843" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My thought was to adapt the plastic gift card idea by taking the gift card, cutting it to size, then put gorilla tape over the card and on the sides of the device then apply velcro on both sides of the tape and whatever device you're applying it on, that way you have a reusable solution to a missing battery cover so you don't have to replace the tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31540" LastActivityDate="2020-06-04T15:45:16.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23671" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23669" CreationDate="2020-06-04T16:48:19.787" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HACK&lt;/strong&gt; a &lt;em&gt;POT-LID KNOB COZY&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a single heavy sock from an evil washing machine that stole its mate, cut off the toe and slip it over the protruding knob. The knob will hold the sock toe cozy in place during your meal preparation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No more dealing with the oversize separate pot holder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-06-04T16:48:19.787" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23669" CreationDate="2020-06-04T19:26:36.243" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a couple of things I would try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;1) &quot;Sugru&quot; would probably make a nice finish but I don't know how well it would survive washing-up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;2) Silicone sealant is pretty cheap and would work well - but it will be quite tricky to apply it in a layer all over the knob&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2020-06-04T19:26:36.243" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23673" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3638" CreationDate="2020-06-04T20:34:50.577" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Expanding on the first answer; kitty liter is sold in larger bags at auto parts stores as &quot;oil dry&quot; or some such name. And to lift the oil out of the concrete, pour on a little gasoline , let it soak a few minutes and the brush with a broom . Then put on kitty liter and walk it into the floor. Then sweep up the liter. I put litter in a shallow steel pan and burn it in a safe location. I have recycled litter a few time this way. Apologies for the political incorrectness of this successful life-hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28442" LastActivityDate="2020-06-04T20:34:50.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23674" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23655" CreationDate="2020-06-05T21:12:34.387" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubber bands. Preferably those of larger sizes that's not too elastic.&#xA;Just wrap one around a bottle that doesn't have the rounded bottom and the water bottle. (or two rubber bands knotted together, if needed) The likelihood of someone forcing the fridge door open hard enough to knock over two bottles, should be minimal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've never tried this in a fridge, but often did this on camping trips and such. My bottles survived the journey on country roads in an upright position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30084" LastActivityDate="2020-06-05T21:12:34.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23679" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23607" CreationDate="2020-06-06T03:44:25.130" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most SD cards have a label on one side, the other side is bare plastic. You can mark either with just about anything. I use a fine or medium permanent Ink marker (Sharpie or india ink) to put a number on the bare plastic side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My Hakuba clam-shell SD card holder holds eight cards. We place empty cards label side out in the holder as we use cards we put the used cards back in label side down. It makes it easy to grab the next available empty card.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31279" LastActivityDate="2020-06-06T03:44:25.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23681" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23562" CreationDate="2020-06-06T05:39:18.000" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get some technical pen cleaner from your local hobby shop... Rapidoeze, I found some guy recommends this, he used it on old fountain pens from the 70's.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31279" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-06-08T17:04:59.907" LastActivityDate="2020-06-08T17:04:59.907" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23682" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-06T10:03:16.427" Score="0" ViewCount="101" Body="&lt;p&gt;My washing machine is a bit older, it has a steel or iron body (I can't differentiate between iron and steel but I am 100 % sure that it is not plastic).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Actually the tyres of my washing machine were damaged by rust and also the base of tyres so it is very difficult for me to fix new tyres.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every week we need to use the washing machinel we pick it up and bring it in open air where we have a water supply connection and washing space/area and then again we pick up the washing machine and take it indoors after finishing washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We have to carry our washing machine about 40 or 50 feet by holding/picking and as the washing machine is very heavy, one person cannot bear the load so at least two family members are needed to carry it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I place the washing machine permanently outdoors, to get rid of picking heavy loads again and again, how can I protect my washing from weather (rain and hot weather) so that machine doesn't gets more rust and its electrical system also remains safe?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't have budget to build a new wooden or concrete shade in my washing space/area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So which materials can I use to cover my washing machine? Can I use plastic shopping bags?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31557" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-06-06T10:34:45.490" LastActivityDate="2020-07-09T13:56:53.550" Title="How to protect a washing machine from weather?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;weather&gt;&lt;washing&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23683" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23638" CreationDate="2020-06-06T18:53:34.717" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The second picture, the wood looks varnished, which will bloom if subjected to repeated steaming. Is the wooden top actually veneer or solid wood? It looks like permanent damage [bloom] to the varnish, which may now be penetrated, allowing limescale buildup in the wood-grain itself, making it a compound issue. I think that's a job for a sander &amp;amp; a new varnish… assuming it's even solid wood &amp;amp; not veneer, which is likely too thin to stand much sanding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might gain some slight improvement by treating with standard descaler [long soak for maximum penetration], then oiling or waxing the surface. That may mask it but not fix it. If the varnish is badly bloomed then removal is the only real fix.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastEditorUserId="13777" LastEditDate="2020-06-07T12:23:26.633" LastActivityDate="2020-06-07T12:23:26.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23684" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23686" CreationDate="2020-06-07T01:44:21.607" Score="5" ViewCount="619" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandpa accidentally vacuumed a sock with his Bissell 41221 pictured below. He peered at the pipe, and see the sock clogged at the green arrow. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;He detached the Dry Floor Nozzle, but he doesn't know how to separate the Metal Tube from the Hose. Is he correct they can't be separated? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then he &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-best-way-to-unclog-a-vacuum-hose/answer/Michael-Waite-47&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&quot;straighten[ed] out that coat hanger into one long straight piece, then fashion a small hook on one end&quot;&lt;/a&gt;, and tried to pull out the sock. But the sock won't budge! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ar982.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ar982.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2020-06-07T20:13:55.867" LastActivityDate="2020-06-09T03:17:16.857" Title="How can I unclog a sock in my vacuum cleaner hose, when I can't pull it out with a wire clothes hanger?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23682" CreationDate="2020-06-07T02:28:02.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest a Hack for &lt;strong&gt;easier moving&lt;/strong&gt; as an alternate to a light-weight washing machine cover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consider moving your heavy washing machine a lot more easily [if a little slower] from storage to the washing space using rollers rather than the bad tyres.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You need two planks for either side of a &quot;skid&quot; to make a flat bottom surface.&lt;br&gt;and&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You need four or five lengths of PVC drain pipe to make &quot;rollers&quot; instead of your tyres.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place your washing machine on the skid with two legs on each of the two planks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fasten the washing machine to the skid securely as this will be the new support for your washer. You may want to remove the old tyres when you do this.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lift the skid containing the washing machine onto the rollers. Alone, you can lift one plank at a time to place the rollers under the skid using a lever or with help.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;After the washer is sitting on the rollers, one person can push the load stopping periodically to replace the &quot;free&quot; roller from the back to the front as you continue toward your washing space or vise-versa returning to your shelter from the weather. The washer will be much easier to roll instead of carrying.&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIP:&lt;/strong&gt; You might even find it is easier control your direction by pulling instead of pushing your load.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When you get to the washing area, leave the washing machine on the skid. You do not have to load or unload it again until you have found a suitable permanent arrangement.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is the way great stones for the pyramids and also quarry stones for Stone Henge in England were moved (I'm told).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's an illustration of very early work on one of the pyramids in Giza. Larger rollers and closer spacing make rolling easier over the ground.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m3GF8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m3GF8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;rollers to move heavy load&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-06-07T02:28:02.327" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23686" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23684" CreationDate="2020-06-07T03:10:03.407" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps the hook in the end of the wire became snagged in the hose interior rather than the sock. Ensure that the wire is free to move in and out smoothly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try twisting the wire after the sock is snagged as you pull it to clear any obstacle in the air pipe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is highly unlikely anything could become jammed in a straight tube with a smooth interior.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A broom stick pushed from the thin end toward the widest end should also be able to dislodge most any obstacle in a vacuum cleaner hose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT&lt;/strong&gt; The pieces &lt;strong&gt;can&lt;/strong&gt; be separated. According to the user manual, the three parts—extension wand, floor nozzle, and hose assembly—should be disassembled to remove blockages. That's on &quot;&lt;strong&gt;Troubleshooting&lt;/strong&gt;&quot; for possible causes for low suction on page #9 of the User Manual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As the wand halves telescope in and out, try to alternately extend and retract them to get better positioning for removing the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wish your Grandpa Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-06-08T23:55:55.293" LastActivityDate="2020-06-08T23:55:55.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23687" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23698" CreationDate="2020-06-07T06:43:24.000" Score="3" ViewCount="418" Body="&lt;p&gt;I save food cans to be used to store things like screws, nails and other small parts on racks that I have built in my garage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When using cans that have a conventional top that is opened with a can opener like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rQmwV.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rQmwV.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B0000505IZ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Picture Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I end up with a very nice top edge of the can that is easy to get parts into and out of. Here is an example of a can like that:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SaUHF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SaUHF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately more and more cans these days have this type top that is removed using a pull tab:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cJuM2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cJuM2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The pull tab cans end up with an annoying lip remaining around the rim of the can as you can see here:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZuLq4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZuLq4.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The typical can openers that I have tried are not able to cut out this annoying lip because the cutting wheel on the opener is unable to reach down far enough to engage the lip. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question here is looking for how to conveniently remove the lip in a manner that leaves a nice edge like what is left on a conventional can after opening?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The method needs to be easy to use and not leave sharp edges. I have dozens of these annoying cans and would like to make it so much easier to get parts into and out of the cans.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4343" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-09-11T09:52:18.213" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T13:08:49.843" Title="How to remove the the lip on pull top cans" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;metals&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23688" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23687" CreationDate="2020-06-07T11:50:59.710" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wanted to see if my idea of pressing the lip in would work, so I opened a can, emptied it and looked for my favorite pair of pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8pJ4dm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8pJ4dm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Snipe-nosed pliers&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are not it, but they would have to do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c9MuYm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/c9MuYm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Can with pliers on lip&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My first attempt left a not so pretty folded lip and so I pressed slightly while bending the pliers towards the center of the can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KyCAIm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KyCAIm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Can with bent lip&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The result doesn't look very pretty with these pliers, but the can is safe to handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tBqemm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tBqemm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Can with bent lip&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, I've left parts of the lip untouched for comparison. There are no sharp edges left even if the picture says I did an awful job! My pliers are too narrow and I'm sure a pair like these, would make a nicer finish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pk0xVm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pk0xVm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Broad-nosed pliers&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you could drape the edge with some tape, maybe even in different colors to mark the various cans. Now, excuse me while I grab a fork and eat some canned pineapples!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30084" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-09-24T13:08:49.843" LastActivityDate="2020-09-24T13:08:49.843" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23689" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23684" CreationDate="2020-06-07T12:46:22.823" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the sock won't budge, it must be caught somewhere. My theory is that it's caught right in the middle of the metal pipe, where you can adjust the length of said pipe, because this is where 2 seperate pieces touch and can snag an object.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First I'd try pushing the button in the middle of the pipe and pushing both parts towards each other. If the sock is really caught at the transition, you push it right out. Otherwise you decreased the length of the pipe and have an easier time fishing it out with the coat hanger hook.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't work, grab the upper end of the metal pipe with one hand and the bent plastic pipe with the other and gently twist and wriggle to seperate them. These parts are usually stuck together with no threads or locking mechanism. If there is a button on the plastic pipe, try pushing it and gently pull the parts apart. Once you succeeded seperating the metal pipe, you can push the suck out with something like a broom stick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-06-07T12:46:22.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23690" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23687" CreationDate="2020-06-07T13:58:44.543" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can &lt;strong&gt;Hack the Procedure To Open the Container&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Flip the can over onto the top. (That side is usually cleaner, anyway.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ignore the pull-top and &lt;strong&gt;open the bottom&lt;/strong&gt; of your cans to get a clean-cut rim for your parts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you steam off the label and put it back on right-side up, you will see very little difference. You might even want to ignore the up-side down label or remove it completely.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most all of the time, it (opening the bottom) will make no difference to the contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-06-07T13:58:44.543" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23682" CreationDate="2020-06-07T18:32:20.593" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shopping bags usually have ventilation holes so they are not very waterproof. Plastic sheeting might do, but will soon develop splits and tears. If you can't find a servicable &lt;strong&gt;tarpaulin&lt;/strong&gt; (perhaps one that is no longer useful on a truck), I suggest a way to move the washing machine.&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;My &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; to move a washing machine or a cooker easily and simply, is to use a &lt;strong&gt;blanket&lt;/strong&gt; as a sling. The two people carrying it go one each end so it is easy to get through doorways, without skinning your knuckles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lay the blanket on the floor. One person tips the machine from side to side so that the other person can work the blanket underneath, to get the machine in the middle of the blanket (side to side) but a bit nearer one end than the other, so that when it is tipped over backwards (next para) it will be central.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then one person winds a corner of the blanket around each hand. The other person tips the machine back towards the first person, so it is supported by them, and by the blanket trapped underneath one edge. Then the second person winds the other corners of the blanket around each hand, and you are ready to go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Moreover it is kinder on the hands, because you are not holding the sharp and uncomfortable metal edges of the machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-06-07T18:44:16.570" LastActivityDate="2020-06-07T18:44:16.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23692" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23684" CreationDate="2020-06-07T19:11:04.030" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think Grandpa can't separate the tube from the hose where the orange indicator is because that is not where they come apart. The tubes of cleaners I have/had don't separate just there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would try to separate the straight aluminium part of the tube &lt;strong&gt;in its centre&lt;/strong&gt; – where the &lt;strong&gt;clip&lt;/strong&gt; is. It looks as if the two straight sections are telescopic. The right hand part has a series of ridges where the clip engages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I had that in front of me, I would try manipulating the clip to see if the right hand part will come away. I can't try, because I don't have that make of cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it does, that just leaves a short straight section to fish out the sock with a wire-type coat hanger, cut and bent into a hook. I hope the sock bites!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At least, GP will be able to look through that part of the tube, and know if the sock is further up. The right hand part is now accessible with a hook.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-06-07T19:11:04.030" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23693" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-07T22:50:25.010" Score="3" ViewCount="876" Body="&lt;p&gt;My little sister was brushing my hair with one of her baby combs and now it's stuck. I've been told to soak it in water, but it won't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31562" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-06-08T17:05:21.567" LastActivityDate="2020-09-14T05:39:07.247" Title="My hair is stuck in a fine toothed comb - what to do now?" Tags="&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23696" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23693" CreationDate="2020-06-08T05:53:11.130" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Getting your hair wet will just aid the hairs to stick to each other. Maybe it will help to wash it (to remove grease), and then dry it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If cutting is needed, you do not need to cut the entire mess away. Just cut selectively on the &amp;quot;far&amp;quot; end of the mess - the reference being the hairs' roots. In this way, you will maximize the good hair remaining with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tip: learn the lesson, and in the future do not allow people you do not trust to do anything with your hair. It is a pity to lose it for such a small reason. In the &amp;quot;worst&amp;quot; case, use proper tools / combs, not toys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-09-14T05:39:07.247" LastActivityDate="2020-09-14T05:39:07.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23697" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23684" CreationDate="2020-06-08T18:09:03.450" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd the hose will attach to a shop vac, you can use the blower end of the shop vac to clear the sock from the tube&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2020-06-08T18:09:03.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23698" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23687" CreationDate="2020-06-08T18:14:32.870" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A safety can opener removes the lid rather than cutting through it.  I have this one &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B01H92WATA&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H92WATA/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apap_cHX2dtuMOXSZI&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7396" LastActivityDate="2020-06-08T18:14:32.870" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23699" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23684" CreationDate="2020-06-09T03:17:16.857" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a spot to disconnect the metal tube in the middle.  It is directly to the right of where the hose is in this photo.  My dad is 90, and still pretty with it mentally, but this is something he would never be able to handle.  It is too far out of the day to day stuff he normally does.  It might be bet to have a neighbor or someone local go over and give him a hand removing the sock. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31570" LastActivityDate="2020-06-09T03:17:16.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23700" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23682" CreationDate="2020-06-09T11:27:51.977" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place the machine on a pallet and cover it with a barbecue large cover or a large mower cover. Keep it off the ground and that will let you get more years and use out of it. Good luck. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31573" LastActivityDate="2020-06-09T11:27:51.977" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23702" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-09T15:49:40.913" Score="0" ViewCount="119" Body="&lt;p&gt;Recently I slipped when a jacket was hung over the start of the railing of stair and it gave me a bad back pain but home people are not listening or not to hang it there as it is the first thing they see when they enter the house. Is there anything I can put on it so no one hand jackets on it before I or someone else falls?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-06-10T08:31:24.873" LastActivityDate="2020-06-10T08:33:21.090" Title="How to make people stop hanging their clothes on stairs" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23312" CreationDate="2020-06-09T17:24:36.680" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have put regular white granulated sugar on my tongue when I have burned it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31577" LastActivityDate="2020-06-09T17:24:36.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23704" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23702" CreationDate="2020-06-10T08:27:35.303" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;That is actually a matter of education. It is also a matter of having enough and proper places where to store clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am myself not very well educated in these matters. In the past, my clothes were everywhere. I implemented 2 changes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I decided to be more careful, where I dump my clothes (clean, still wearable, dirty). I am more strict in declaring clothes dirty - it reduces the amount of them in the room.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I bought an additional support for coat hangers. It can support coat hangers (with or without clothes), the ends of the bars act like hooks for clothes without coat hangers, and I can store clothes on the bars as if on shelves. The solution is not perfect, but at least it is better. Obviously, the horror is NOT in the living room.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In your case, make sure that you have proper storage for jackets near the entrance. Also make sure that the storage is big enough and there are always available hooks / hangers. If it is full of whatever and no clothes can be added, then the stairs rails might be the next best choice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;it is the first thing they see when they enter the house&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As I said, the first thing they see should be storage space for clothes / jackets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;Is there anything I can put on it so no one hand jackets on it before I or someone else falls?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even better (I already said), add a support for jackets near the entrance. In your case, the best hack is a good solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ttzYD.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ttzYD.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/we7jq.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/we7jq.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And imagination is the limit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-06-10T08:33:21.090" LastActivityDate="2020-06-10T08:33:21.090" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23708" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23540" CreationDate="2020-06-11T03:02:53.047" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A thick underlay will help, but only when that is the surface being played on.  If there is a bare floor nearby, you can bet it will generate footstep noise when it gets walked on.  You did not mention what the floors in the rest of the unit are like, but if they are thin carpet they also have a similar problem.  &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31590" LastActivityDate="2020-06-11T03:02:53.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23709" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23540" CreationDate="2020-06-11T06:29:52.103" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have exactly that problem - the one of your neighbors. They must have hard flooring, and the children play in the most original and noisy ways. It is maddening. While I did not do anything to solve my problem, the solution should be quite simple.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best thing is to prevent noise from happening, instead of trying to hide it. The easiest way is to lay on the floor some kind of carpet, regardless of how cheap. It will absorb most of the noises - at least the really bothering ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you need the hard-floor itself (for whatever reason), just roll the carpet and move it away. Do your thing. Re-install the carpet when you finish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wearing socks can help. Applying a thin sponge on the sole of the shoes / slippers might help. But it is impossible to &quot;hack&quot; all toys, to not make noise when they are dropped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;  &lt;p&gt;I bought a rug but downfloor neighbors complain when our children play, run around etc especially now when we all spend days at home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect one of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;the rug is actually too thin, or the wrong material / make, and it does not actually dampen noises. For example, a simple plastic sheet will not be useful against noises, even if it protects the floor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The rug is too small and it does not cover all hard-floor. Maybe you need to buy bigger rugs, or even more rugs - depending on the exact details of your apartment. Children will find it very easy to play exactly on that spot of hard floor not covered by a rug.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some people are simply very sensitive, or are actually sick, and they need silence - to have their much needed rest. In this case, you should have an open chat with the neighbors, to understand what exactly is bothering, so you can fight the problem better. &lt;em&gt;Worst case, you need to talk to your children to be more careful - which is not very bad in itself either.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-06-11T06:29:52.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23710" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10831" CreationDate="2020-06-11T06:34:09.200" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pro tip: use your phone’s camera to magnify the knot. With two push pins and a LOT of patience, you can get out the worst knots, without applying chemicals or powders that might tarnish the metal. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31592" LastActivityDate="2020-06-11T06:34:09.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23712" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-11T08:34:28.127" Score="1" ViewCount="112" Body="&lt;p&gt;A better heat &amp;amp; fire resistant suspension hack than the looped elastic fabric I have used here?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Currently in Lockdown in a condo in Asia where corona has surpassed Wuhan&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Stepping out is not an option, unless a medical emergency and I’m stayed with older relatives&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Food &amp;amp; medicine deliveries are also planned &amp;amp; scheduled and coordinated with building security&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So before you fly in with just go to Home Depot or Hardware store or blah blah, this really needs within home hack ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hack pic: (Coming)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/efWNX.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/efWNX.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Updated: Pencil anchoring strap between wall &amp;amp; fixture solidly screwed into wall. Gooseneck folded down when not in use to avoid wrecking ball pendulum if suction ever pops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a4jZN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a4jZN.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;updated hack&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The goose necked shaving &amp;amp; magnification mirror uses suction cup and to stick but once in a while can let go and to prevent breaking it I’m using a suspension backup that’s been looped from between the wall and the electrical tube batten fixture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Manipulating or removing fixture is not an option and adding any nails or screws or hardware into walls is also not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It doesn’t have to load bearing whole time as suction cup is there. It’s just a fall back for when it pops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used the elastic waistband of an old boxer short that had gone past its life. I’m a bit concerned by it heating on account of light being left on top long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Not in favour of electrical or insulated wiring which are electoral and thermally risks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So what I’m looking for is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some home hacked fabric that might have the following or better heat &amp;amp; fire resistant properties:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;ideally heat fire resistant and or retardant&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;non electrical conductive&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;better if water non absorptive or less (artificial fabrics like polyester being more water repelling)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So ideas on what I can hack or pull fabric from, out of plethora of stuff one may find at home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ps: And or other ideas that fulfill above or if lucky we can get e-commerce stores to deliver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Worked fine for a suction collapse without any issues or damage so far. But I’ve kept eyes open for a better piece of fabric that may replace this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EGhci.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EGhci.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8070" LastEditorUserId="8070" LastEditDate="2021-01-05T03:03:29.727" LastActivityDate="2021-01-05T03:03:29.727" Title="A better heat &amp; fire resistant suspension hack than the looped elastic fabric I have used here?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;&lt;fire&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="10" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23713" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-11T10:02:24.350" Score="1" ViewCount="84" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QoM2n.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QoM2n.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;W machine&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I’ve tried kitchen cling film and it’s neither easy to apply and keep clear and non wrinkly, nor feels thick/ strong protection enough to prevent scratches &amp;amp; impact damage. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It’s also a mess in the wrap around the backside. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fqfmQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fqfmQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;wrap back&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;So I’m wondering if tablet screen protection type or other film / clear sheets or rolls might be better suited here? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;And or using proper blade / technique / steps / hot air gun / hair dryer stuff (saw some Video online) might be better? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Primary application being this kitchen weighing machine with calorie counting. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Might try the same with the following. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Neither do I like the this pre stitched cover as when I’m half asleep, it’s hard to find and feel the buttons and point it correctly to the Window AC. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So this would be my secondary application if I can find a solution for the primary above. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8DXR1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8DXR1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;remote cover&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update, from comments asking more about the need for this&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So as to not have to find a way to scrub out spices, herbs &amp;amp; hot curries &amp;amp; gravies from the surface &amp;amp; the &quot;nooks &amp;amp; crannies&quot; near the display edges &amp;amp; side edges. And to prevent scratches. The film works ok and no false reading so far but it's not very durable - it’s not run of the mill kitchen scale but an expensive nutrition scale. The safety precautions say to save from wet &amp;amp; damp:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7OQaR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7OQaR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Nutrition scale &quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="8070" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-06-12T05:03:19.537" LastActivityDate="2020-06-30T11:16:53.200" Title="Alternative way to have clear non wrinkle protection layer covering for these electronic devices?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23714" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-12T00:51:08.353" Score="0" ViewCount="136" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an old key fob that I want to erase and reprogram to open a lock on our shed. We've had a problem with the neighbor's kids rooting around so we got a lock for the door. The lock came with one key fob but I need two so both my roommate and I can have one. It's a simple key fob: no buttons, just place it in front of the lock for a moment and it unlocks. I have an old key fob that worked the same way that I don't use anymore so I want to erase the information from it and add the information for the current lock. I know how to put the information on there but not how to erase the existing information, which needs to be done before I can reprogram it. I know that if I demagnetize it that will erase the information but I'm worried that that would lead to it not working at all. I can't just buy blank key fobs right now and we can't share the one with our schedules, so what's a lifehack that can quickly, easily and cheaply erase my key fob so it's blank again and I can program it for the new lock?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30935" LastActivityDate="2020-06-15T06:38:44.700" Title="How to easily and cheaply erase a key fob?" Tags="&lt;locks&gt;&lt;keys&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23713" CreationDate="2020-06-12T05:34:37.030" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am going to answer the scale part with an alternative suggestion, based on well over four decades of kitchen experience. Note that my answer is usually not considered a “hack”, but the standard approach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When scales like yours are shipped without a matching bowl or container for weighing, they are intended to be used with whatever plate or bowl you are going to put your ingredient(s) in and to use the tare function extensively. In short, place e.g. a plate on the weighing surface, &lt;em&gt;tare the scale&lt;/em&gt;, add substance to be weighed, &lt;em&gt;-&gt; read scale&lt;/em&gt;. If you have multiple ingredients all going into one container, tare between steps. The nice thing is that by weighing directly into the final bowl or plate you are not only saving on washing up, but also don’t lose some of the ingredient because it sticks to the scale or weighing bowl. Your assumption that it’s often not a good choice to place food items directly on the scale is correct.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To protect the scale from scratches (which btw is a cosmetic issue, it doesn’t impact the functionality), make sure to pick a container with a smooth bottom - some ceramics can be quite scratchy - or place a sheet of paper or parchment on the scale first, leaving the display and buttons uncovered, of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A sheet of parchment can also be useful when using a super sensitive scale where a bowl would exceed the scale’s range. I use an electronic jeweler’s scale for some baking applications (0.3 g yeast or 2.5g salt for example) and weight onto a snippet of paper. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2020-06-12T05:34:37.030" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23716" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-12T10:09:38.700" Score="3" ViewCount="168" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recently moved into a new apartment, during the visits everything was airy so I couldn't detect this problem, but after moving in, I quickly realized that the old &lt;strong&gt;tenants were smoking inside&lt;/strong&gt;, especially in the bedroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since &lt;strong&gt;I'm not a smoker&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;cold cigarette smell&lt;/strong&gt; that haunts the walls of my current bedroom disgusts me, and I can't get rid of it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried to open the window for more than a week every day for more than 15 hours a day, I live in an area with a lot of wind but every night when I close the window, a few minutes are enough to bring back this disgusting smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: I'm also afraid that my matela and the clothes in this room will be impregnated with this smell.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26603" LastEditorUserId="26603" LastEditDate="2020-06-12T17:33:48.110" LastActivityDate="2020-06-18T18:14:02.903" Title="How do I get rid of the cold cigarette smell in a room?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;smoking&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="11" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23713" CreationDate="2020-06-12T15:08:44.017" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I once had neighbours who left the protective plastic bags over the seats of their car, that it was delivered with. I presumed so that the seats stayed in nice condition. The problem was, their nice car seats were horrible to sit on and to look at, and IMO the logic was flawed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here, you want to cover your nice devices in film so they don't get scratched and dirty. Yet the result is you are using devices that look terrible. So you might as well just let them suffer wear and tear and enjoy them for what they are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I can offer some suggestions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have the devices professionally shrink-wrapped with thicker plastic, but they might still not be free from wrinkles and bubbles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy a pack of polythene bags of the right size to keep the devices in. When the bag gets soiled, replace. Surely better than cling film.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place a sheet of kitchen roll paper on the scale before use, to protect it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Store the kitchen devices away from areas where they are likely to get soiled, and put them away after use.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Edit&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can shrink wrap yourself cheaply and easily with heat-shrink bags intended for the job, using a hair dryer. For example &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcing-map-Shrinkable-Packaging-Industrial/dp/B07SLMG4XL/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;from here&lt;/a&gt;. There is a wide choice, and you can also buy shrink film by the roll. It might need replacing from time to time, but has to be nicer than cling film.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-06-13T20:40:25.247" LastActivityDate="2020-06-13T20:40:25.247" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23718" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23712" CreationDate="2020-06-12T15:53:44.283" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even if you can make a better emergency sling for the mirror, IMO it is still a dangerous situation. There can be unexpected consequences of this sort of solution. Example: the dashcam in my car has a suction cup, and like yours it comes away sooner or later. I wind its cable round the mirror stalk, which stops the camera falling and hitting things. Solved? No! The last time was in the middle of the night and the dashcam became a pendulum which activated the car's motion sensor, causing annoyance to neighbours who were woken by the alarm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; it to &lt;em&gt;replace&lt;/em&gt; the mirror in a way that will not harm the bathroom walls or tiling. I know you can't go shopping, but you can get one mail order.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Just buy a plain small flat mirror and some double-sided self-adhesive pads. Clean, degrease and dry the tiles, and fix at the right height. If people of different height use the mirror, buy a tall narrow one.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the time comes to leave your relatives' home, gently peel away the mirror – or leave it for them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-06-12T15:53:44.283" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23716" CreationDate="2020-06-13T13:50:51.947" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a couple of ways to go to minimize the stale smoke odour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Easy and Expensive odour elimination hack&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;Rent&lt;/strong&gt; an ozone generator and let the ozone work within the closed apartment for a while. This is the best non-destructive way. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.servproapopka-wekiva.com/blog/post/85809/fire-smoke-damage-restoration/removing-smoke-odors-with-an-ozone-generator&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here's more information&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Note the safety precautions necessary with ozone.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hard and Inexpensive odour elimination hack&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Wash the surfaces of your apartment with Tri-Sodium Phosphate (TSP). Directions are usually on the package. The benefit of this is that the walls and ceiling are now ready for painting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T18:14:02.903" LastActivityDate="2020-06-18T18:14:02.903" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23720" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23727" CreationDate="2020-06-14T01:07:10.727" Score="2" ViewCount="510" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was cleaning up my room when i found a box with old stuff, around 3 year old. I found my old earphones inside; the wires have become really sticky with parts of it &quot;melted&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did some research and &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/q/14857/4580&quot;&gt;found this&lt;/a&gt; which says to keep it in a cool and dry place, but said container (airtight) was, in fact, kept in a cool and dry place, with dehumidifier packets inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm concerned since I plan to buy a daily-driver earphone and keep a backup earphone stored away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I store rubber for the long-term? Specifically, rubber wires found on earphones (or just earphones in general)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;I'm not sure whether this is the right SE for the question.&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4580" LastActivityDate="2020-06-19T07:22:34.137" Title="How can I prevent rubber from &quot;melting&quot;?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23669" CreationDate="2020-06-14T02:08:52.087" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Typically these glass lids are mounted with a single bolt through the glass to the knob. I'd unscrew that, remove the knob, and in its place mount a piece of wood with a reasonable shape to use for a knob. So, spherical or cylindrical would be good for a start.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To mount it, I'd pre-drill a small diameter hole and then use a stainless steel wood screw (spax screw; or technically a &quot;cross recess countersunk head spaced thread screw&quot;). Take care to use the original washer that was mounted on the inside, and take care to not create any force on the edges of the hole that goes through the glass – that could make the glass lid break.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2020-06-14T02:08:52.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23716" CreationDate="2020-06-14T02:13:58.000" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here's a technique I saw applied when living for a few months in Morocco. It worked, but the case was probably not as tough as this one, meaning the time people had smoked in these rooms was &quot;just&quot; about 6-8 weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What they did was to move all the fabric items (esp. sofas, curtains etc.) out of these rooms into the full sun and wind, and leave them there for about a day. And to occasionally turn them so the solar radiation can reach everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It worked :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2020-06-14T02:13:58.000" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23225" CreationDate="2020-06-14T15:52:58.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your question can be interpreted a few ways:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dirty board&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The board could be scratched up&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So for 1. You’re going to need: &#xA; One of the following:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Acetone  &lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Isopropyl alcohol&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;White board cleaner from the manufacturer&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And a clean cloth preferably white in color.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you’re going to place the compound in a spray bottle and spray the board. Give it 3 or 5 secs and wipe off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;if it isn’t exactly to your liking repeat previous step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now if it’s the second part either get a new board or paint over it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19196" LastActivityDate="2020-06-14T15:52:58.493" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23725" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23712" CreationDate="2020-06-14T18:34:26.077" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the suction cup base on the level glass shelf just to the right of the AC mains plug that I can see in the photograph.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The glass shelf is near the position where you now have your mirror and stable enough to hold the mirror. If needed, you can place a small counterweight to help hold the suction cup in position. A binder clip or tape might help secure the base for stability, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No strap is necessary for hanging the mirror. It is standing nearly vertically when on the shelf.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-06-14T18:34:26.077" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23726" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23714" CreationDate="2020-06-15T06:38:44.700" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You actually want to reprogram a key fob, not just erase (destroy) it. For that, you surely need a dedicated tool (hardware + software).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you do anything else, you need to know the technology involved (RFID, NFC, other...) and the details of that technology. It might even happen that your old key fob is not even compatible with the lock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, depending on the specifics of your area, you can find shops doing exactly the job that you want. They have the tools, the knowledge etc. Go there with both key fobs (the good one and the old one) and they will create the clone, if it is possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-06-15T06:38:44.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23727" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23720" CreationDate="2020-06-15T07:06:00.300" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;Rubber&amp;quot; like that is actually not real rubber, but a plastic mixture to which mineral oil or phthalates have been blended in before the plastic was molded into shape. this oil makes the otherwise stiff plastic soft and flexible but the problem is that with time, the oil diffuses out of the plastic and accumulates on the surface, which makes it become really sticky and goopy- while the rest of the plastic falls apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is an indication of really cheap manufacture, and there's nothing you can do to stop it once it begins. Storing in a cool dry place will not help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2020-06-19T07:22:34.137" LastActivityDate="2020-06-19T07:22:34.137" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23731" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-18T09:41:38.447" Score="2" ViewCount="443" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have Nocturnal emission (aka wet dream) almost every night, and as result when I wake up in morning I see that my trousers are wet with spots/stains of semen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I protect my clothes from catching semen? Because it is very difficult for me to wash my trousers daily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31557" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2021-05-15T15:33:35.753" LastActivityDate="2021-05-23T06:29:15.617" Title="How to protect trouser/clothes from semen?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;sex&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23733" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23731" CreationDate="2020-06-18T11:21:41.067" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Buy n pajama pants/shorts/preferred type of sleepwear, with n &amp;gt;= number of days between when laundry fits in your schedule. For example, if you do laundry each weekend, make sure you have at least seven pairs, better more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pick a fresh pair whenever needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don’t put the wet pants in the laundry hamper, let them at least dry, or better give them also a quick rinse, to prevent mold, stains and bad smells.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2020-06-18T11:21:41.067" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23734" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22976" CreationDate="2020-06-18T15:15:46.773" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For 10 years I've relied on castile soap, natural conditioner occasionally, and a daily application of hair pomade after showering.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally I prefer Dr. Bronner's for my &lt;a href=&quot;https://shop.drbronner.com/pure-castile-liquid-soap#scent=Peppermint&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;soap&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://shop.drbronner.com/organic-hair-rinse&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;conditioner&lt;/a&gt;, and Badger for my &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.badgerbalm.com/p-527-hair-pomade.aspx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;pomade&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The washing/conditioning of hair is self-explanatory.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For pomade, take an amount approximately equivalent to half the size of the final digit on your pinky finger, spread it between your fingers, and apply it throughout your hair starting with the ends.&#xA;Then you can comb your hair into the style you prefer. If your hair isn't rigid enough, repeat with slightly more pomade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember, you can always add more pomade, but it's often time-intensive to shower again after applying too much!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31642" LastActivityDate="2020-06-18T15:15:46.773" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23735" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23521" CreationDate="2020-06-18T15:18:29.143" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would recommend washing new nets often after first purchasing because of the smell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31642" LastActivityDate="2020-06-18T15:18:29.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23736" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-18T18:18:56.023" Score="0" ViewCount="296" Body="&lt;p&gt;Currently cleaning my dorm room and had some tape residue on my painted wall. Tried scrubbing it with warm water and soap, but nothing worked. I read that using a little cooking oil could do the trick. I tried that, but now it seems that it made things worse! The oil stain won't go away. Any suggestions?&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n2vk7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n2vk7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31644" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-06-18T21:39:16.757" LastActivityDate="2020-07-13T01:14:23.967" Title="Tried to remove old tape residue on painted wall with cooking oil" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23521" CreationDate="2020-06-18T18:28:10.003" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Treated insect netting often contains synthetic or natural chrysanthemum odour which has proven effective deterrent for many insects in addition to the mesh physical barrier. Chrysanthemums contain Pyrethrin which is a powerful insect deterrent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may be sensitive to the treatment given the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Chrysanthemum derivative has been used to treat clothing as an insect deterrent for a while by the US military and gradually adopted by others as it has shown effective against mosquitoes, fleas, flies, moths, ants, and many other pests.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The product label may refer to some treatment given the fabric that you can use to troubleshoot your situation&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-06-18T18:28:10.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23739" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23720" CreationDate="2020-06-18T19:42:46.390" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are protectants you can buy &amp;amp; apply to minimize the deterioration of plastics, even after the process has started.  Oxidation and UV are the usual culprits.  Of course, you had fully protected yours from UV.  Oxidation is more insidious; even in a sealed container.  That's why the article you referenced proposed the possibility of keeping rubber bands under water (although that's too inconvenient any time, and particularly unhelpful for electronics!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do a web search for 'protect plastic from oxidation uv' you can see more about this.  The most common application for these products is on cars, which are subject to the oxidation from pollutants, and UV. Some of these products are designed to protect and restore plastic that has deteriorated.  The main problem with this is that almost nobody is going to think that far ahead for most purchases.  But for something you really care about, it would be worthwhile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One of the main sources of oxidation is air pollution.  Early on, air pollution was actually measured by the deterioration rubber bands &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10962247.2017.1308890&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10962247.2017.1308890&lt;/a&gt;.  So, using a protectant might be more useful depending on how the air quality is where you live.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user31643" LastActivityDate="2020-06-18T19:42:46.390" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23740" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23736" CreationDate="2020-06-19T06:05:35.930" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cooking oil works well on some surfaces - that is, surfaces which are more or less immune to oil. Wood, metal, plastic. However, wall paint (or wallpaper) are porous and absorb the oil, which remains trapped.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I personally used the cooking oil trick on a wooden door frame, and it worked like a charm. But the wood was protected with lacquer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Post-factum, I guess that the only way to have a nice wall is to repair the paint. A good specialist might be able to fix only the affected area, but I guess that you get the best result if you clean and repaint the entire wall (you can hire a specialist if you do not want to get messy yourself).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-06-19T06:05:35.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4282" CreationDate="2020-06-22T03:28:32.210" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't think that labelling them is impossible and I made my own attempts with tiny, usually two-line labels printed with a Brother P-Touch series label printer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Such labels printed are small enough to fit onto a microSD card and thin enough to work with most (normal-size) SD card slots or readers, so that method is fine for older Raspberry Pis.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But those labels already too thick for most microSD card slots, at least for those on the Raspberry Pi 2 and 3. They either shave off when putting the microSD card into the slot, or, if I managed that, they're much harder to get out again, especially with the Raspberry Pi 3 which has no more counter spring inside the slot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I recently discovered that &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.brother.co.uk/supplies/p-touch/tapes/tze&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;there are also non-laminated label cassettes for Brother P-Touch label printers and they're said to be much thinner&lt;/a&gt;. Will probably try these. Those fitting for my label printer all seem to have the product number prefix &amp;quot;TZe-N&amp;quot; with &amp;quot;N&amp;quot; standing for &amp;quot;Non-Laminated&amp;quot;. Will probably try the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.brother.co.uk/supplies/p-touch/tapes/tze/tzen201&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;3.5mm&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.brother.co.uk/supplies/p-touch/tapes/tze/tzen221&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;9mm&lt;/a&gt; widths.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also found a thread somewhere else where the same topic has been discussed. &lt;a href=&quot;https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-label-micro-sd-cards.490582/#post-7956459&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Someone found thin enough labels and made a Microsoft Word template for printing them in the proper size&lt;/a&gt;. You still need scissors to cut the labels into that small size alongside a dotted line printed from the template.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31660" LastEditorUserId="31660" LastEditDate="2020-10-12T22:18:26.073" LastActivityDate="2020-10-12T22:18:26.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23742" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23750" CreationDate="2020-06-22T13:28:38.943" Score="4" ViewCount="152" Body="&lt;p&gt;Few months ago, a toilet paper dispenser was installed at my work place. It looks nice, and usually functioning well, here is how it looks like normally:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IV1EZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IV1EZ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;dispenser when it's working fine&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, there is a big toilet paper roll inside the dispenser, and one can just pull the paper out of a small hole in the middle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, sometimes when taking the paper out, it gets stuck right in the exit, and it's impossible to pull it out in such situation:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QHCnF.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QHCnF.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Toilet paper stuck in dispenser&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can see there is paper, it's just stuck there inside the dispenser.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also can't open the dispenser itself since it's locked:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NC1kb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NC1kb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;dispenser is locked&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The workplace does have a janitor who fix this when seeing it or when someone tells him, but this can take a while, and he's not always around, so it's better if I'll have alternative.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to reach the paper?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2020-06-23T15:25:51.867" LastActivityDate="2020-06-24T00:20:10.157" Title="Toilet paper is stuck in the dispenser, any way to reach it?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="12" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23731" CreationDate="2020-06-22T17:38:56.983" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;The most effective way to prevent night time emission of semen from wet dreams...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming you don't have a partner:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Day dreams with manual expression of the fluids.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a partner:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ask your partner for assistance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is a secular answer, some religious groups may not condone this advice. If in doubt discuss with your religious leader.  There are multitude of non-secular solutions to this issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2020-06-22T17:38:56.983" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23746" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23742" CreationDate="2020-06-23T00:50:10.370" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hack: You could make a key to fit the lock in the centre on the dispenser.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Any flat scrap of stiff material should work.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;While you are sitting there, you could use a small file to make one if you have the materials handy. Alternately, bending stiff wire to make the '+' shape could also work with some practice, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A Universal Paper Dispenser key looks like this: It is 1cm wide.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ROwUO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ROwUO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Universal Paper Dispenser key&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-06-23T00:50:10.370" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23736" CreationDate="2020-06-23T12:50:49.663" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here’s some common household items that will help remove grease/oil stains from painted walls:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. White vinegar.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix one part white vinegar with one part hot water.  Use a spray bottle to apply the solution to the grease.  Allow it to set for several minutes and then wipe with a clean rag.  Work in small areas and repeat as many times as necessary to get the wall clean.  If the area is large, use several rags to collect the grease.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Baking soda.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make a paste of three tablespoons of baking soda with one cup of warm water.  Work the paste into the grease stain.  Gently rub the area with a nylon scrubber until the stain disappears.  Wipe clean with a clean damp rag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Ammonia.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix two cups of household ammonia with one gallon of hot water.  Use a spray bottle to apply the solution and scrub with a nylon sponge or brush to remove the stains.  Gloves and ventilation are a must when using ammonia.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. TSP (Trisodium Phosphate).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;TSP is a strong cleaner.  It can cause irritation and even burn if it is used incorrectly.  Wear rubber gloves, safety goggles, and long sleeves to protect your skin and eyes.  Surfaces outside of the affected area should be protected from TSP splashes as it can discolor or de-gloss paint, wood, and metal.  A solution of ¼ cup TSP per gallon of very warm water is a good place to start.  For heavy grease build up, increase the ratio to ½ cup TSP per gallon of water.  Use a sponge to apply the solution, wringing out the sponge to avoid dripping.  Working from the bottom up reduces streaking.  Allow the solution to sit on the wall for two minutes to soften the grease before scrubbing with a nylon scrub pad.  Rinse the affected area thoroughly as any residue left on the wall could prevent paint from adhering.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally I have had the most luck with baking soda and prefer it since it is easy to get and doesn't turn your home into a science experiment. You may also need to paint the wall when done either way but painting before you handle the oil stain will cause it to bleed through the new paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31649" LastActivityDate="2020-06-23T12:50:49.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23748" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-23T19:03:38.620" Score="0" ViewCount="36" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would like to be able to adjust the height of this grow bulb as my plant gets larger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can someone give me some ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0X6gO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0X6gO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastActivityDate="2020-06-24T07:45:14.733" Title="Adjustable height of light fixture" Tags="&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23749" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10486" CreationDate="2020-06-23T19:48:38.337" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can rub small pieces in the back of your hands. Rougher than the palms. It works ok for hands cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31667" LastActivityDate="2020-06-23T19:48:38.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23742" CreationDate="2020-06-23T23:10:29.767" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hack:&lt;/strong&gt; If the tissue is packed tightly enough, try twisting a cork-screw into the centre of the packed opening. Then, after it has become seated, pull gently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TbA4i.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TbA4i.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a bit of luck, you can pull enough of the paper to grip to finish pulling the next sheet from the dispenser.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-06-24T00:20:10.157" LastActivityDate="2020-06-24T00:20:10.157" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23751" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-06-24T01:01:42.877" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've just saved a interactive pen for a world globe that was rubber coated it was so sticky I couldn't handle touching it and kids wouldn't use it&#xA;All I did was make a paste of baking soda and a little water I carefully rubbed it on left for a couple min and wiped off no more sticky at all&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31669" LastActivityDate="2020-06-24T01:01:42.877" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23752" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23748" CreationDate="2020-06-24T07:45:14.733" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have it attached to a fixed bracket, but if you replaced the bracket with a twin-slot bracket bar:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hW8GH.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hW8GH.png&quot; alt=&quot;Bracket bar&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could keep adjusting it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2020-06-24T07:45:14.733" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2020-06-25T05:11:49.370" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I realized today after a friend's post about this that my method seems uncommon yet easy. I see only one person mentioned it among other methods within their post.&#xA;Put the bag flat between hands with your palms pressed together, then rub your hands together vigorously like one might do to warm cold hands and generate heat quickly. The friction will create multiple areas with air pockets that you can easily separate with two fingers. If there's still a lot of static but you see the air bubbled, hold the opening side with a few quick shakes to allow more air to push through inside the bag opening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31679" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-06-29T13:51:12.973" LastActivityDate="2020-06-29T13:51:12.973" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23755" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-25T19:42:16.350" Score="2" ViewCount="399" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some kids sneakers have built-in LED lights which light up when you walk on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For various reasons, a person would like to permanently disable the lights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a safe way to do so?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Asking around, a few people mentioned microwaving the shoes for a few seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But this seems dangerous, especially since there's a battery inside the shoe which causes it to light up.&#xA;Has anyone tried microwaving it? Is it indeed safe? Did it stop the shoe from lighting up?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The goal is to get the shoe to stop lighting up, without damaging the shoe itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some people &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.homeownershub.com/maintenance/how-do-you-turn-off-the-lights-on-a-kid-s-sneaker-712065-1.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; suggesting the microwave option, and also soaking the shoes in water etc. But these all seem like theoretical options, which may damage the shoes themselves. If anyone has actually tried out any of these options, and can confirm that they work without damaging the shoes, that would be very helpful as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31411" LastEditorUserId="31411" LastEditDate="2020-06-25T19:47:58.787" LastActivityDate="2020-06-26T00:12:44.390" Title="removing/disabling LED lights in kids shoes" Tags="&lt;shoes&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23756" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23755" CreationDate="2020-06-25T20:46:01.647" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest way to disable the LED lights in children's (or adult's) shoes is to not plug the charger into the battery and let the battery go dead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The battery can only hold a couple of hours of charge for lighting up your way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-06-25T20:46:01.647" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23757" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23755" CreationDate="2020-06-26T00:12:44.390" Score="-1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Puts shoes on&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put fast-paced music on&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dance around until battery dies&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31685" LastActivityDate="2020-06-26T00:12:44.390" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23758" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-26T02:18:47.507" Score="3" ViewCount="124" Body="&lt;p&gt;I live in a house with 3 storeys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are two bedrooms (including my bedroom) on the top storey i.e. 2nd floor, and 2 on the bottom storey i.e. ground floor.  The living room and kitchens are on the middle storey (strange arrangement, I know)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The top floor is hot as an oven at the moment.  Would the situation improve if I were to open more windows on the middle storey? My thinking is that hot air from the ground floor will escape through the 2nd storey windows rather than travelling up to the top storey - is that correct?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, would opening windows allow more sunlight in the 2nd storey, hence heating up that floor and thereby the top storey in the process?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31687" LastActivityDate="2020-06-27T12:13:06.703" Title="How to cool the top floor of a 3 storey house?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;summer&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23758" CreationDate="2020-06-26T06:24:51.297" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I assume that the top floor is directly under the roof, probably with (double) tilted ceiling - following the shape of the roof.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that is the case, then the best thing you can do is to invest in a very good thermal insulation of the roof. You will thank yourself for this both during the summer, and during the winter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if you want to do a proper job (and you should, especially that you do it for yourself), keep investing and thermally insulate your entire house. Discuss the topic with a specialized construction company, which understands the issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regardless of other construction factors, the only way to actually reduce the temperature to acceptable levels (additionally to good thermal insulation) is to install active air conditioning units. Discuss this topic with the construction company I mentioned above. A company specialized in HVAC systems will have to be involved also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the disadvantage of higher initial costs, it might be more recommended to install a geothermal HVAC - it means that the external unit is actually buried under-ground. Discuss this alternative with the specialists. Also, the HVAC system should work in dual-mode: make cold in the summer and make warm in the winter - for a better use of your investment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anything else that you will try are just short-term emergency hacks, which will not make things significantly more bearable. Overall, you might even make things worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only hack which has a small chance to work is to keep the windows open during the night - to cool the air inside a little, and keep them closed during the day - to keep the heat out. But if the thermal insulation of the house is (mostly) non-existent, this will only help during the morning hours, while the sun does not yet reach hot levels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-06-26T06:24:51.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23760" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-26T12:31:15.017" Score="2" ViewCount="388" Body="&lt;p&gt;My computer keyboard look scruffy and old but works perfectly and is more comfortable to use than others I have owned. It's wireless and part of a set (keyboard, mouse and USB dongle) I don't want to replace the whole lot. In any case I can't remember the model and it isn't labelled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that the letters have worn off the most used keys. I am a fast two-finger typist but have to glance down. I am making more and more typos.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Question&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I hope to renew the lettering on my keyboard but haven't come up with a satisfactory method.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Transfers? I don't think they would last a week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Paint new letters on? I don't have the brush skills to paint new, white letters on the keys. I'd like the letters to look nice or at least not scribbled.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6HnLc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6HnLc.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;photo of my keyboard&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-12-18T20:46:09.443" LastActivityDate="2021-01-22T18:22:32.927" Title="I like my computer keyboard but the letters have nearly worn off" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;paint&gt;&lt;labeling&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23761" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23760" CreationDate="2020-06-26T14:00:56.573" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Frame challenge answer:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instead of replacing the print, learn to type without looking at the keyboard keys. There are lots of (free) tools available and with a bit of practice you should soon be able to make good progress.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2020-06-26T14:00:56.573" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23762" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23758" CreationDate="2020-06-26T16:14:55.633" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I experience a similar problem, even though what little roof space there is, has insulation. I have two floors, with the upper rooms in the roof, and no air conditioning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution is to keep all the downstairs windows closed during the day, and if I don't need light close the curtains too, for better insulation and to reflect direct sunlight. That keeps the downstairs rooms cooler than outside. If you have external shutters, close them too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the evening as soon as the outside temperature drops to the ground floor temperature, I open the curtains and windows. In the morning I close them before the day heats up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But upstairs, if I have the windows closed it gets much hotter than outside. So I have the upstairs windows open to let air flow through. It then stays only a little hotter than outside, and the moving air also has a cooling effect on my body when I am upstairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heat rises, so the lower floor stays cool. Those windows are closed so there is very little air circulation between the upper and lower floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I lived in a four-storey house (three floors plus basement) I did just the same: during the day I would keep all the windows closed &lt;em&gt;except on the top floor&lt;/em&gt;. The lower the floor, the cooler it was. So I would say it is better for you not to open the middle floor windows, except at night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-06-26T16:20:25.697" LastActivityDate="2020-06-26T16:20:25.697" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23760" CreationDate="2020-06-26T20:21:17.120" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My Hack was inspired by Weather Vane.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replace the letters on the keycaps of the keyboard you have come to love.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;White Sugru™ mouldable glue&lt;/strong&gt; would be wear resistant and highly visible against the dark plastic background on your keyboard for the most-used e_t_a_o_i_n_s_ keys, if not all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You would etch the shape of the letter into the keycap with an engraving tool.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zIo20.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zIo20.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Handheld engraving tool&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Push the white Sugru into the hollow channel and let it cure.&lt;br&gt;Use a little more than enough to fill the gap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After it has cured a while (according to the instructions), remove the excess so that the Sugru is flush with the keycap. &lt;br&gt;It will continue to cure becoming more resilient with your tapping.&lt;br&gt;It won't rub off as would anything applied to the surface. It becomes part of the key cap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't feel confident wielding an engraving tool freehand, visit an engraver where trophies and name plates are personalized with an engraving machine. The size and style of the letters is adjustable. It is very precise and consistent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It probably won't be very expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-06-26T20:21:17.120" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23766" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23758" CreationDate="2020-06-27T12:13:06.703" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure if this works on stairs but I have been able to get air moving through my house by putting a (small) fan in an open door and have it pull the cooler are into the warmer room. I imagine you can also do that in the stairwell(s).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Combine this with closing the curtains or outside sunscreens and keeping the windows closed if it is hotter outside than in. And maybe a wet cloth on the windowsill (in a plate or whatever to protect the floor and wood) for the air to feel a bit more cool. The fan trick will (also) work with the windows when the air outside is cooler than that inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2020-06-27T12:13:06.703" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23767" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23760" CreationDate="2020-06-28T07:46:14.863" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;By accident I discovered the search term &amp;quot;keyboard stickers&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found a selection on Amazon that look like the ones on my keyboard. They're not expensive so I've ordered some.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The reviews say they are durable so here's hoping!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update: They arrived from France and are good quality. The only disappointment is that a sticker for the left-hand &lt;em&gt;Shift&lt;/em&gt; key wasn't included.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update 2: It's now 5 months later and they are still in perfect condition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastEditorUserId="9368" LastEditDate="2020-12-19T13:46:05.780" LastActivityDate="2020-12-19T13:46:05.780" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23768" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-28T15:38:50.530" Score="2" ViewCount="211" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to take out my dish washer, but there is a screw that I don't know how to unscrew. I can't get the screwdriver straight on the screw head, only at an angle. Please see the pictures. Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n6edg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n6edg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Damaged screw&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OGP9X.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OGP9X.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Damaged screw&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/04Bg8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/04Bg8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Damaged screw&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F3p98.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/F3p98.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Damaged screw&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31705" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-07-01T10:03:34.377" LastActivityDate="2020-07-05T01:36:48.323" Title="How to unscrew this screw" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23769" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23768" CreationDate="2020-06-28T16:39:51.083" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STOP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The screw is holding a &amp;quot;clip.&amp;quot; Do not unscrew it until you lift the white piece directly upward.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The slot in the white piece is there so that when you lift the white moulded &amp;quot;shell&amp;quot; it will clear the clip screwed into the wallboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you lift the shell clear of the clip and fastener, you will gain access to the fastener to remove the screw, clip, and whatever thing the clip is holding out of view covered by the white moulded shell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-06-28T16:39:51.083" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23768" CreationDate="2020-06-28T18:16:46.273" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming that someone drove in the screw in the first place, and that the bracket is slotted where it is fixed to the machine, you might be able to&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wiggle the dishwasher back a little to expose the screw. It only needs to move about 1 cm.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It looks as though you have been able to remove the screw on the left. If you can't shift the machine further back, a more brutal attack could be&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a blunt chisel and hammer to force the screw out, by placing its tip between the bracket and the chipboard worktop and hitting it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can see from the screw holes that the bracket has been refixed in the past, so when you want to put it back, get a new screw and make another hole.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Disclaimer: at your own risk. I can't be held responsible for any damage you might do.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-06-28T18:16:46.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23771" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23768" CreationDate="2020-06-29T05:13:48.900" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also get an offset screwdriver at a local home improvement center or hardware store.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31570" LastActivityDate="2020-06-29T05:13:48.900" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23774" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-29T12:11:09.533" Score="1" ViewCount="338" Body="&lt;p&gt;Background: I park my car on the side of the road right opposite my house (so do all my neighbors).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Problem: A stray dog climbs on my car (I can see from the pugmarks made in dust that was already on the car surface) and sometimes sleeps on the top of the car during the nights. When it sleeps on the car, it scratches up the surface and bites away the antenna. Is there anyway of preventing the dog from climbing on my car?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This happens only at night when no one's watching.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I sprayed pepper spray &lt;em&gt;on my car&lt;/em&gt; hoping the dog will find it repellent but&#xA;it doesn't seem to work.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I put the cover on the car - &lt;em&gt;it works, dogs hate car covers apparently, but it is too cumbersome&lt;/em&gt; to do it every day. I am looking for an easier solution.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I am not sure if there's a particular dog that takes fancy to climbing on top of cars - there are a couple of them&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;These dog(s) take fancy to three particular cars (among many in the street) and climb/sleep on them - mine is one of the three&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31714" LastEditorUserId="31714" LastEditDate="2020-06-29T12:22:41.740" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T00:58:07.423" Title="How to prevent stray dogs from climbing on top of my car?" Tags="&lt;car&gt;&lt;pets&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23775" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23774" CreationDate="2020-06-29T13:20:52.990" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could try to use something less aggressive than pepper spray to discourage your occasional tenant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are dogs that do not like the odour of citrus fruit. If you try the zest or juice of lemons near where you think the dogs nose might be, maybe that is enough to discourage your &amp;quot;guest.&amp;quot; Dogs have a good sense of smell so maybe you don't need much. Look for strategic places to apply it. The car antenna is a good candidate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If it works after a couple of applications you can use it occasionally to keep the memory fresh in the dogs mind to avoid the hassle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-07-01T00:42:45.197" LastActivityDate="2020-07-01T00:42:45.197" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23776" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-29T14:55:51.663" Score="5" ViewCount="622" Body="&lt;p&gt;After my friends go to sleep they turn off the light at night. So I can't see my keyboard of my old laptop that has no LED under those key. It slows down my coding practices and other works significantly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any good suggestion for this? TIA.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: As @James Jenkins and some others suggested, there are several types of &lt;code&gt;USB Light&lt;/code&gt; that might be very useful I think. Like this one:&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pRzUJ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pRzUJ.png&quot; alt=&quot;USB Light&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Google it...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31715" LastEditorUserId="31715" LastEditDate="2020-07-05T14:59:17.717" LastActivityDate="2020-07-05T14:59:17.717" Title="Can't see my laptop keyboard at night" Tags="&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23777" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-06-29T15:12:42.933" Score="2" ViewCount="350" Body="&lt;p&gt;We've all been there, we've all done it - Taken out the delicious soda bottle from the fridge, thrown it on the couch, sat next to it only then to realize, that the throw has shaken it and we now have to wait until the pressure has cleared or we are in for an entire afternoon of cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the fastest way to depressurize a shaken bottle that contains carbonated beverage?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29645" LastActivityDate="2020-07-09T08:40:59.497" Title="Fastest way to open a shaken bottle of soda without spillage" Tags="&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23778" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23777" CreationDate="2020-06-29T16:23:58.657" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Swap it for one still in the fridge, and walk away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is &lt;em&gt;no way&lt;/em&gt; to &amp;quot;calm down&amp;quot; a soda quickly after it's been shaken; it'll take a minimum of an hour or so sitting quietly in refrigeration of the carbon dioxide to redissolve and the pressure inside the bottle or can return to its normal value.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The closest I've ever been able to come is to open the bottle very, &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;VERY&lt;/strong&gt; slowly.  And if it's badly shaken, this may only result in getting a soda shower.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2020-06-29T16:23:58.657" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23780" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23776" CreationDate="2020-06-29T18:21:08.367" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a number of products that plug into the USB port to cast light on the keyboard.  But that is not a life hack solution, it is product recomendation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The life hack solution is to &lt;strong&gt;tip the screen forward so the light from the screen lights the keyboard&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="13" LastEditDate="2020-06-29T18:29:04.843" LastActivityDate="2020-06-29T18:29:04.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23781" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23776" CreationDate="2020-06-30T07:04:45.947" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Go to another room / area where you can turn on the light: kitchen, bathroom(?), balcony, porch...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has a double advantage:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;it helps you use your laptop;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the light from the laptop's screen will not bother your room-mates.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A higher tech alternative is to use a forehead lamp. Some of them even have the ability to adjust the light intensity. However, every time you will look around, you will &amp;quot;blind&amp;quot; your room-mates.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-06-30T07:04:45.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23782" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23736" CreationDate="2020-06-30T07:37:44.470" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Gently scrape off the adhesive while you apply heat on the surface of your wall with hairdryer or heat gun. Then clean with like a baking soda paste &amp;amp; toothbrush.&#xA;This has worked for me. My kids when younger put stickers on their bedroom wall, me trying to be the fum mom allowed it for a short time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other things we've tried in the rentals:&lt;br/&gt;&#xA;Things to try: WD-40, Goo Gone, acetone, nail polish remove, or rubbing alcohol, then use a rag with a bit of texture to it (example terry cloth)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Laundry detergent or baking soda with a little water to form a paste then with a brush (like a toothbrush for small areas) gently spread the solution over the gummy portion until it is removed, then rinse with clean warm water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depends on what type of glue &amp;amp; how long it has been there. Good luck! The heat method worked best in my opinion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31718" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-07-13T01:14:23.967" LastActivityDate="2020-07-13T01:14:23.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23713" CreationDate="2020-06-30T11:16:53.200" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;a ziploc bag. This is made of polythene. Put scales in and seal. Try weighing with and without it to see that it doesn't affect the function.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31011" LastActivityDate="2020-06-30T11:16:53.200" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23776" CreationDate="2020-06-30T14:14:45.793" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure if you're already able to, but an alternative solution is to learn &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_typing&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;touch typing&lt;/a&gt;. This has the advantage of being faster as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(This answer has been typed without directly looking at the keyboard, but admittedly not in complete darkness.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2020-06-30T14:14:45.793" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23768" CreationDate="2020-06-30T18:26:29.050" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pull out the bottom of the dishwasher, allowing it to tip backwards as the front slides forwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It should clear the clips &amp;amp; then allow removal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2020-06-30T18:26:29.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23788" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="369" CreationDate="2020-07-01T20:34:36.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest couple of more hacks to keep the pizza warm on the way home:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hot water bottle - Works if you happen to be travelling from home or somewhere with a kettle to fill it up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Picnic cool box if you have one, as it also keep the warmth inside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31728" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2020-07-13T11:11:43.650" LastActivityDate="2020-07-13T11:11:43.650" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23776" CreationDate="2020-07-01T21:34:17.787" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not exactly a hack. Search online for &amp;quot;luminous keyboard stickers&amp;quot;. Make sure however they use &lt;em&gt;Light Charged Paints&lt;/em&gt; as described in this article that warns against old-fashioned radioactive paint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/luminous.php#:%7E:text=Radium%20based%20luminous%20paint%20was%20banned%20in%20the,health%20grounds%2C%20is%20plain%20wrong%20and%20highly%20irresponsible&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/luminous.php#:~:text=Radium%20based%20luminous%20paint%20was%20banned%20in%20the,health%20grounds%2C%20is%20plain%20wrong%20and%20highly%20irresponsible&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I claim no scientific or medical knowledge on this subject so I suggest doing your own research before buying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastActivityDate="2020-07-01T21:34:17.787" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13654" CreationDate="2020-07-03T02:43:09.880" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;.. end over end ..is the fastest and easiest way..&#xA;Get behind it and end over end..&#xA;Like roll it up..&#xA;I am a woman going to move a washer!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31739" LastActivityDate="2020-07-03T02:43:09.880" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23793" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23794" CreationDate="2020-07-03T23:15:37.690" Score="0" ViewCount="70" Body="&lt;p&gt;My grandparents bought &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.3mcanada.ca/3M/en_CA/company-ca/all-3m-products/%7E/3M-Chemical-Splash-and-Impact-Goggles-93506H1-DC-clear-lens/?N=5002385+8711017+3290534590+3294529206&amp;amp;rt=rud&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;3M's Splash Goggles&lt;/a&gt; to try to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/covid-19-and-your-eyes#1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;prevent SARS-CoV-2 entering their eyes&lt;/a&gt;, for they can't find any store that sells full face respirators to individuals , not even Amazon! They're stunned that 3M hasn't accompanied it with a case to store them. They're afraid of buying one off Amazon.com, because they don't know if a case by some random manufacturer is big enough to contain these Splash Goggles. They can't find any open retailer in Canada that sells them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What are some workarounds to a Goggles Case?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How can they check, without examining in person or in hand, if a Goggles Case on Amazon is big enough to contain these Splash Goggles?&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7BdtR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7BdtR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T08:07:53.697" Title="How can I store big Chemical Splash and Impact Goggles?" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23794" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23793" CreationDate="2020-07-04T00:04:41.763" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your grandparents can relax their relentless search for a specific storage case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HACK&lt;/strong&gt;: Find a zip-lock plastic bag big enough to hold your grandparents' goggles. This will be sufficient to protect the eyewear from all but a direct meteor strike. They are clean and dust resistant so long as the seal remains closed. They won't scratch the goggles lens.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find the size by comparing the length of the goggles to the length of the box of zip-lock bags. They're available in most any grocery store convenient to where &lt;strike&gt; you &lt;/strike&gt; they live.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you want another storage case, pull another one out of the box. The bags are made by a variety of different manufacturers and in different thicknesses. Use one bag per pair of goggles to make handling more manageable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-07-04T00:17:34.737" LastActivityDate="2020-07-04T00:17:34.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23795" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23793" CreationDate="2020-07-04T12:56:50.993" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of buying a dedicated glasses case for the goggles, you/they can buy any box which is big enough and not overly big. I would start looking at the freezer and lunch box section of the shops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Such a box is likely to be overly big, fill the extra space with kitchen paper or a piece of cloth which can be replaced at each use or which can be cleaned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they prefer to buy online they can go by the measurements of the box as given and the measurements of the googles, as measured by themselves. I would prefer to buy from a shop where you can check out the shape and quality of the box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2020-07-04T12:56:50.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23796" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23776" CreationDate="2020-07-04T20:33:24.767" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a multitude of devices intended for illuminating a book or kindle, that are a battery and switch with a built in clamp, a flexible neck and a white LED. One of these should fit your laptop lid&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's if you don't fancy buying, or making, an &amp;quot;led on one end of a flexible metal arm, and a USB plug on the other&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In terms of stuff you already have, perhaps use some string to make a necklace, tuck it behind your phone in its protective case (or even just tie it like a gift wrap so it holds your phone) then sling your phone round your neck with the torch activated. You could keep it plugged in to remain charged. If you have a desk stand you could put your phone in that. If you don't have a desk stand, you could make one (shape one out of modeling clay, cut a slot into a potato etc then wrap it in sarin wrap so it doesn't contaminate the phone) or repurpose a phone holder intended for a car (one that clips your phone to the AC vents) so it holds your phone at the top of the screen, looking down onto the keys&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-07-04T20:33:24.767" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23797" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23768" CreationDate="2020-07-04T20:42:16.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't bother getting too technical with this one; just shove the dishwasher backwards hard. At the time that screw was fitted it was accessible by normal screwdriver. As time has worn on the dishwasher has been pulled/slumped forward by the weight of the contents and the constant yanking on the door, bending the clip to more like 45 degrees and rendering it inaccessible now. A good push will cause the dishwasher to move backwards and upwards, bending the clip to be more like flat again and revealing the screw head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that doesn't work out, hammer a pry bar (or a flat bladed screwdriver) against the side of the screw head, snapping the head off the screw (screws snap pretty easily) and refit using the other hole you can see - the one that is still accessible. It would also be possible to hammer a pry bar in and lever the screw out (pull it out of the wood) - it will be a short screw, and screwed into chipboard will have minimal pull-out resistance. Its function was never to resit being pulled out by a force perpendicular to the countertop, it was to resist the shear force of pulling the dishwasher door open (stop the dishwasher sliding forwards)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ensure when you refit that the dishwasher is adequately supported by all its feet and is properly levelled. Wind the/a screw into the other hole (the one you can still see) instead of reusing this hole as if the same thing happens again it will be inaccessible again&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-07-04T20:47:31.760" LastActivityDate="2020-07-04T20:47:31.760" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23798" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-07-04T23:58:22.067" Score="5" ViewCount="219" Body="&lt;p&gt;We recently moved with a relative family and there are a lot of clothes that get washed. My wife is type 1 and with all kids and baby she is drained of energy. I wanted to find out if there is a quick hack or efficient way to fold clothes or something else after they are dried?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2020-07-11T05:13:57.090" Title="Fold hack for tons of washed clothes" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23799" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23798" CreationDate="2020-07-05T00:57:53.973" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some things need folding, and some don't. I don't fold socks or underwear. That saves a lot of time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things that do need folding can generally be hung up on hangers in closets (presuming you have the space). Here's the hack: Find a way to create a clothes rod that you can move around your home, e.g. carrying a broomstick horizontally. Bring it into your laundry room and hang a lot of empty hangers on it. Then pull things out of the dryer and put them directly onto the hangers. Bring that whole broomstick full of hung-up clothes to the closet(s). Transfer the clothing items to the correct places in the closet(s). It may require a couple trips, depending on how much laundry there is, how long the broomstick is, and how much you can carry!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2020-07-05T00:57:53.973" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23800" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23768" CreationDate="2020-07-05T01:36:48.323" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Lifehacks &lt;strong&gt;HACK&lt;/strong&gt;: Use the &lt;strong&gt;wrong&lt;/strong&gt; tool for the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a pair of long-nose pliers, you have enough clearance to grip the side of the head of the counter sunk screw. You would alternately tighten the grip on the head, turn the screw a bit, loosen the plier jaws and reposition them, tighten the grip, etc.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sEnSs.gif&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sEnSs.gif&quot; alt=&quot;Wrong screwdriver for the job&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It shouldn't take very long before the screw falls out of the chipboard counter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-07-05T01:36:48.323" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23801" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23798" CreationDate="2020-07-05T10:59:23.497" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;My hack is to &lt;strong&gt;work as a team&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is considerably easier to fold large items like bed sheets, duvet covers, bath towels, curtains and table cloths with one person each end. You hold two corners each, stretch it out, fold in half and shake. Then walk together with arms raised (to keep it off the floor) so that the corners meet. One person grabs them, the other lets go and picks up two newly folded corners at the bottom. You then move apart, shake again, and so on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sharing a job also makes a chore more enjoyable and takes only half the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another way to save energy is to cut down on the ironing. I never iron sheets or underwear. Although it is nice to sleep on a freshly ironed sheet, the next night it is just a sheet. So if your wife is struggling to keep up with the work, be kind and don't ask for what is unnecessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;Edit: some links to Youtube shirt-folding videos  &#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw-rseVKSSg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Fold a T-shirt in 3 seconds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz6rjbw0ZA0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Fold a shirt in 2 seconds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAFbhdLRwNg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Two ways to fold a shirt for packing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-07-09T18:35:35.650" LastActivityDate="2020-07-09T18:35:35.650" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23802" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-07-05T16:38:28.893" Score="1" ViewCount="151" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a lot of devices. Appliances, tools, watches, cameras, instruments, vehicles. You name it, I got it. Most of them come with paper manuals, of all different shapes and sizes. The worst are the computer foldouts, those are these gigantic, poster size things folded up in some unintuitive way... and the small books: manuals that are like 3&amp;quot; x 4&amp;quot; square and an inch thick. Incredibly inconvenient sizes. How can I organize these things?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing I have used are Itoya presentation binders, but they really only work for thin, pamphlet like manuals that are 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot; or smaller. Any other form factor does not fit. Three ring binders don't work for similar reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a boat, which, as you can imagine, has dozens of different manuals of different shapes and sizes. The manufacturer's solution was to dump all the manuals in a small duffel bag. So, now I am freakin Santa Claus pawing through this bag looking for a manual. Ridiculous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like some kind of consistent physical manual storage system, so I can have all the paper manuals in one place, organized in such a way that I can find any particular manual quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;DO NOT SUGGEST &amp;quot;SCANNING&amp;quot; THEM. This question is about organizing &lt;strong&gt;PAPER&lt;/strong&gt; manuals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastEditorUserId="5292" LastEditDate="2020-07-05T17:04:59.613" LastActivityDate="2020-07-09T17:08:34.967" Title="How to organize paper appliance and tool manuals?" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23803" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23802" CreationDate="2020-07-05T19:24:55.393" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been using the perfect hack for your problem for years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is called &lt;strong&gt;a shelf&lt;/strong&gt; and it is available in different shapes, sizes, materials, colours, configurations. There is a variation to suit any aesthetic or technical requirement. They can be closed or open, free-standing, hung, or leaning against a wall. They can be combined into room dividers. They can be lit for ease of visibility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A whole industry supports the concept. A number of professions also use these wacky contraptions. There are whole buildings full of these things to accommodate a variety of printed paper products in various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses. Libraries, they're called, can organize their publications by relevancy, and size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try 'em. You'll like 'em.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Although this was meant as tongue-in-cheek and rambled on, The implication is that it's not a complex situation that you find yourself.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-07-05T19:24:55.393" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23804" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13982" CreationDate="2020-07-06T03:50:19.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Personally, I use a box cutter to cut out the shipping label from cardboard boxes and later burn them when I get a sufficient pile of labels.&#xA;For plastic shipping envelopes, I'll cut out most of the shipping label if I can't pull off most of the label. If I can pull off the label I'll aim for my info, a part of the shipping warehouse info, half of the barcode(s) and some of the tiny numbers underneath, and a part of the QR code when they add that to the label (rolls eyes). When I'm able to peel off the label, I stick them to documents or labels waiting to be shredded and burned so I don't waste good paper.&#xA;I used to blackout labels with a black ink pen or permanent marker, but ink can be wiped away (easily or with some elbow grease) with the right solvent on certain labels (Yes, I was bored so I tested my inks), and it was a waste of good ink.&#xA;Basically, for me, cutting out my shipping labels and burning them is easier to do with the grill outside in my backyard... I know this post is very late (years), but I thought my reply might be helpful to someone...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31749" LastActivityDate="2020-07-06T03:50:19.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23805" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23809" CreationDate="2020-07-06T05:13:30.107" Score="0" ViewCount="58" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OYUVa.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/OYUVam.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/os9Ff.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/os9Ffm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0m5ny.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0m5nym.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;(click to enlarge)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The acrylic paints dry out soon once they are opened. Adding water doesn't help because they become rather hydrophobic, rubbery in texture. Hence a lot of paint is wasted and one has to buy a new bottle. The bottle is made up of glass as shown in the picture.&#xA;Is there any way to reuse them?&#xA;Or any way to prevent them from drying?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31712" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-07-10T09:59:36.713" LastActivityDate="2020-07-10T09:59:36.713" Title="Dry acrylic paints" Tags="&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23806" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23802" CreationDate="2020-07-06T06:14:22.157" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I believe this question is ultimately about balancing conveniences;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;convenience of storage&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;convenience of access&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;convenience of searching/info retrieval&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have seldom used manuals, keep them in a box or bag as you currently do; you seldom use them so looking through the box once a year for the water pump manual to find out how to reset its &amp;quot;filter clean&amp;quot; light isn't such a hardship. You'll probably eventually write &amp;quot;reset = hold A+B 3 sec&amp;quot; on the pump, next to the light, with a sharpie&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have regularly used manuals where you need pretty much the entire manual, consider attaching the manual to the appliance to which it relates; this could be via a taped-on plastic folder, a riveted or screwed on wooden/metal pocket etc - shape the pocket so the manual can sit in it, spine easily accessible (the edges of the pages will get ragged if the manual is inserted spine first). If the appliance gets really hot or generates steam/fumes directly over the only good place to site the pocket, consider somewhere else near the appliance such as the back of a cupboard door adjacent&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have regularly used manuals where you really only need one or two pages of reference material, such as how to program the oven timers for its 3 different &amp;quot;beep after X minutes&amp;quot;/&amp;quot;finish cooking after X minutes&amp;quot;/&amp;quot;finish cooking at time&amp;quot;, copy the information out by hand or photocopy and tack/glue it to the appliance in a convenient place&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know you said no scanning, but it makes a lot of sense especially if you have a low power device like a Kindle (that could even be charged with a hand winder device or solar, if you're on a boat and electricity isn't readily available) and can find or easily put the manuals to e.g. PDF. Having electronic versions makes searching a lot easier, and storage; the only detractor is &amp;quot;all eggs in one basket&amp;quot; of losing or breaking the device, plus lack of power for it. If nothing else, scanning would allow you to tuck the duffel bag away somewhere and provide you with something more convenient than a Santa Claus rummage, but not rob you of the useful backup a paper copy provides&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-07-06T19:07:40.330" LastActivityDate="2020-07-06T19:07:40.330" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23808" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23798" CreationDate="2020-07-06T07:47:24.097" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Bear in mind; there's a psychological element to your problem too&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could perhaps ease your burden by taking the approach that &amp;quot;no clothes need folding when the world is in coronavirus lockdown&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When not in lockdown, consider that the only clothes that need folding are those that will be worn somewhere where &lt;em&gt;you're&lt;/em&gt; bothered that &lt;em&gt;other people&lt;/em&gt; will be bothered that the clothes are creased. Because this is a two factor thing, if you don't care that your weekend clothes aren't folded and ironed when you're out walking in them, then it doesn't matter what other people think..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The kids won't care that their clothes have creases. No-one will care that underwear and socks have creases so really we're down to clothes that have some mandatory presentational aspect; suits and shirts for a workplace perhaps&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I preface this answer with this point because I think it's important to remember - sometimes situations change and it's not always possible or necessary to carry on as we did before. Stephie points out in the comments that there is a flip side to this that some element of routine is helpful to coping with the psychological impacts of change, and that's a valid point. Perhaps think carefully about the psychology of your problem and decide what could work best for you&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe a nicely ironed shirt and not wearing trousers at all means you can still &amp;quot;feel dressed and professional&amp;quot; for web cam conference calls, reduce the ironing need, and the trousers/washing powder lasts longer.. Just remember not to stand up in the middle of a call ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, the first step to approaching any mountainous problem, is to make the mountain smaller. Consider what was said in the preface above and see if you can reduce the size of the problem by not seeing the whole thing as a problem to be solved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The next step is, as others have indicated, to share the remaining mountain out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Being a parent is no doubt a full time responsibility, as is a full time job - full time jobs are from 9-5 but the working hours of you and your wife being parents are 24/7.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That does really mean that, outside of the 9-5 you're at work, you've got 50% of the load of everything else and it really might be (if you have a lot of children) that the only thing your wife can do while you're at work is parent the children, educate them, entertain them and try to stop them destroying the place. It's exhausting and far more hard work than having a job, surrounded by sensible, reasonable conversation :) - be fully expectant that when you get home there will be a huge number of domestic tasks to attend to, and everyone should pitch in on doing them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might have to strike bargains if there are things you/others can't do (breastfeed the baby that won't drnk from a bottle, for example) - she mends clothes while the baby feeds, while you and the kids wash the dishes/try to stop the other kids &amp;quot;helpfully&amp;quot; smashing them while drying them!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're living with other relatives, there may also be other adults around to help do things in batches - one person can cook for all, one can wash for all, one tends all the children etc.. if there are ways to combine the struggles of all your lives so that dealing with them in a batch improves efficiency then it may make all easier. Rotating the jobs will help one person feel less like &amp;quot;I do all the cooking!&amp;quot; - unless they're terrible at it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I pitch this answer this way because your question reads a bit like &amp;quot;there's a lot of washing, my wife is struggling to keep up with it as well as looking after a new baby; what can be done?&amp;quot; as though it's an uneven split of responsibility and your wife is having to do too much - everyone should pitch in with looking after every thing and making sure that it's all being shared equally as much as possible. It might cause a bit of conflict at the start - the first few times I folded clothes, my partner didn't want me to fold them &amp;quot;because [they'll] have to re do it, because [i] don't do it like [they] wanted&amp;quot;. I asked for tutorial, they refused. I kept on folding my way to annoy them until they taught me. Problem solved and I'm now allowed to fold :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Incidentally, I was doing it wrong because I wasn't being careful to always fold the item so the pattern in the front of the tee shirt was still visible. This vital thing is how same colour, different pattern items are discriminated in the wardrobe. I've never cared to match patterns within outfits so I just folded things however they first came into my hands, but it was no issue to just change the way I folded. If it had been some lengthy process that would have slowed me down a lot, I would have argued more!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Decide which of these domestic tasks can be let go or reduced in intensity, to ease the burden; folding and ironing is one such thing - it's not really necessary in most cases, and it might be that people are being more precious about it than they need to - learning to let some of that intensity go can be a big help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your/her health and mental wellbeing is more important than folding all the clothes because your wellness has a more direct impact on the quality of life that can be provided for the children.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-07-11T05:13:57.090" LastActivityDate="2020-07-11T05:13:57.090" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23809" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23805" CreationDate="2020-07-06T12:46:47.307" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think one of the problems here is that after use, the rim of the bottle and the seal in the lid (if you pick at the inside of the lid, near the screw thread edges, a round white squishy disc will probably come out) become contaminated with paint and no longer form a perfect seal to keep air from getting to the paint (or keep whatever solvent makes the paint remain pliable inside the bottle)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may encounter better success/longevity if you clean the rim of the bottle and the lid seal scrupulously or, even better, consider using something like a small amount of petroleum jelly (or similar &amp;quot;easily squashed&amp;quot; but &amp;quot;can be cleaned off after opening, before it contaminates the paint&amp;quot; substance) to aid in providing a good seal when you screw the lid down. Clean the rim and inside the lid, then dab some small amounts of PJ onto the top of the bottle rim in a few places. Pinch a finger and thumb together and place them either side of the bottle rim, the thumb near the screw threads and the finger pointing into the bottle. Rotate the bottle, and the triangular shape made by your pinched digits should make a thin continuous bead of jelly all the way round the rim. Here's an attempt at representing it pictorially:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XEgm8.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XEgm8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the lid is carefully screwed down it should flatten this bead of jelly and make a reasonable seal even if there is some residual contamination like old paint. You don't need to tighten it it your fingers fall off, just gentle nip up should be fine&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might find alternative lids such as setting the bottle upright, pressing a stretched drum of sarin wrap/cling film down onto the rim so it stretches and makes a good seal with the neck of the bottle l, then wrap the remainder around the body and tape it on&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the paint is particularly thick/paste like and won't slump but remain in place til it is dug out (like Nutella), standing the bottle upside down in a shallow amount of oil also works well to provide a good seal&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are guesses; I have no direct experience with acrylic paints but I've managed to keep a can of plastidip in fluid state for many years through tens of uses by carefully painting the rim with it, applying aluminum foil over the whole can lid and carefully pressing it down then refitting the Pringles-style plastic circle lid the stuff comes with, to hold the foil in place. The foil seals perfectly (especially when inverted) when used in this way even if the lid had minor dents and imperfections and maintains the condition of the product well&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-07-07T08:45:17.627" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T08:45:17.627" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23810" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23798" CreationDate="2020-07-06T15:06:50.243" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Folded clothes are easier to store, take up less space and generally look nicer when you are ready to wear them.  In some cases rolling clothes will allow them to take even less space, but may appear less nice when you go to wear them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are washing and drying a lot of clothes, IMHO the easiest thing is to fold (&lt;em&gt;or hang&lt;/em&gt;) them as they come out of the dryer.  It only takes a couple of minutes to fold a dryer full of clothes.  Optimally fold them as soon as the dryer stops for the nicest results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Spending 5 minutes an hour folding a single load of clothes is much less daunting then, trying to fold a mountain of clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you are at a Laundromat and are using several dryers at once.  Fold the clothes as they become dry. If there are heavy things like jeans in with light things like shirts.  Move the heavy wetter things to a combined dryer a couple minutes before time runs out.  You can fold the shirts that dry at the end of the cycle, and the pants later when they are dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastActivityDate="2020-07-06T15:06:50.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23811" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23802" CreationDate="2020-07-06T19:49:51.300" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Following the additional information in comments – that any paper manual might be needed at any time, no matter how old – I offer a &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; from a neighbour who was a courier in the days before satnav.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Almost every day he would arrive in a town where he had never been, so he would buy a map. His problem was how to keep this expanding store of maps easily accessible and locatable. The ingenious solution was to use a&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;supermarket shopping basket&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The maps would be stored in alphabetical order, and because the basket has angled ends, the stack will easily flip one way or the other to find the right map (or quickly see there isn't one). When the basket became full, he obtained another, and so the library of maps grew and he found a perfect solution to his storage problem. If you are short of space, you can stack one basket on top of another (keep them alphabetical).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Smaller documents can be stacked in a basket arranged across its width. Larger documents can be arranged lengthwise. The basket is angled both ways, making it truly versatile.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aJHOV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aJHOV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want something more boat-friendly I suggest using&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;stacker boxes&lt;/strong&gt; such as these.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/csgCy.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/csgCy.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are deeper ones available, shop around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Postscript: I don't scan manuals, but almost everything technical that I buy has an online manual available, which beats paper storage in modern times.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-07-06T20:09:13.763" LastActivityDate="2020-07-06T20:09:13.763" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23812" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11850" CreationDate="2020-07-06T21:08:03.453" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;No substance containing any kind of oil is good for a dry nose. It can get into your lungs and cause an abscess. You should only use water based moisturizers or sterilized or distilled water which is what most commercial products are made from. read the medical literature on the internet. Don't depend on unqualified opinions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31753" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-07-13T01:13:46.587" LastActivityDate="2020-07-13T01:13:46.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23813" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23821" CreationDate="2020-07-07T03:42:24.993" Score="0" ViewCount="195" Body="&lt;p&gt;Please see the pictures below. To reduce the light levels to aid in sleeping, how can I block sunlight and the &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_sun&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;midnight sun&lt;/a&gt; for the duration of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_sun&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the midnight sun&lt;/a&gt; e.g. 6 months? How can I blacken a bed-room? I must still access the balcony, so the balcony door mustn't be hindered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm shunning any adhesive, because tape can damage surfaces and rip off paint. Let's treat removing the vertical blinds as a last resort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Top to bottom. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g155019-d8027415-r444957857-Natural_Light_and_Sweeping_City_Views_in_Downtown_Toronto-Toronto_Ontario.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g155019-d8027415-r444957857-Natural_Light_and_Sweeping_City_Views_in_Downtown_Toronto-Toronto_Ontario.html&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.houzz.in/photos/vertical-blinds-in-a-downtown-condo-phvw-vp%7E45007999&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.houzz.in/photos/vertical-blinds-in-a-downtown-condo-phvw-vp~45007999&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href=&quot;https://windowcoveringstoronto.ca/blinds-toronto/condo-blinds/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://windowcoveringstoronto.ca/blinds-toronto/condo-blinds/&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href=&quot;https://dansblinds.ca/how-to-choose-window-coverings/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://dansblinds.ca/how-to-choose-window-coverings/&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qtDCg.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qtDCg.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EbcR4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/EbcR4.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TqCk7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TqCk7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qjBoc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qjBoc.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastEditorUserId="1869" LastEditDate="2020-07-09T02:57:18.760" LastActivityDate="2020-07-09T02:57:18.760" Title="How can I conceal windows without any adhesive or replacing the vertical blinds?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="8" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23814" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23813" CreationDate="2020-07-07T05:11:14.150" Score="2" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;e.g. 6 months&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Well, 6 months is not 3 days. What you need is not a life hack, but a proper solution. Replace all the fancy blinds with proper blinds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatives:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use the fancy blinds during the dark 6 months, and the proper blinds during the light 6 months;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;have both blinds installed; use them as you see fit. E.g.: if you have a night party during the light nights, you can use the fancy blinds.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For this, you need top contact a business that deals with the stuff - they have the mechanisms, as well the opaque material for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T05:11:14.150" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23815" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23813" CreationDate="2020-07-07T07:44:46.257" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vertical blinds have 2 problems:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;they are not entirely opaque,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;there's a gap between the window and the blinds, which means quite a lot of light gets in.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get &lt;a href=&quot;https://blackoutblindsuk.com/cassette-blinds&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;cassette blackout blinds&lt;/a&gt; (random example) which solve both problems. The cassette is fitted in the window frame to ensure there's no gap for light to get through, and the material is opaque.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because they're installed in the window frame, they won't interfere with the existing blinds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But it's difficult to find a flexible material that's opaque enough to block out the sun completely - I've got blackout blinds and I can still tell when the sun shines directly on the window. The amount of light getting in is very small - the difference between pitch black and being able to tell the room has a window.&#xA;The ultimate solution is metal roller shutters on the outside of the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2020-07-07T10:21:12.663" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T10:21:12.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23816" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23802" CreationDate="2020-07-07T07:49:44.233" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can often get an electronic version of a manual without resorting to scanning. Many companies put their manuals on their website in PDF format. There are also manual aggregation sites.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finding a manual online is a matter of minutes. Afterwards, you've got a collection of PDFs that can be easily stored anywhere, and is searchable. There may be a few manuals you can't find online, keep those as paper. Making this pile smaller also helps making the remaining ones easier to find.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T07:49:44.233" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23817" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23805" CreationDate="2020-07-07T07:55:03.780" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Acryllic paints become gummy-like when they dry. Once in that dried state, it's impossible to return them to a liquid paint state. In order to prevent drying, you have to keep the paint in an airtight container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lid in your picture does not have any seal, so air and moisture can slowly escape from the paint through tiny gaps where the lid doesn't fit the bottle perfectly. If there is a foam or rubbery disk in the lid when opening a new bottle, &lt;strong&gt;do not throw it away&lt;/strong&gt; but place it back in the lid. That is your seal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there is no seal in the lid, you can try making your own. Place a piece of thin plastic foil over the opening before screwing the lid back on tightly. A piece of a freezer bag works very well, but cling film (doubled up) or aluminium foil do the job as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively, fill the paint into a clean container that is airtight. For this reason I always keep very small glass jars from spices or sauces. Their lids almost always have an incorporated rubber seal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Always keep the lid and rim of the container clean.&lt;/strong&gt; Old, dry paint can cause gaps in the seal or damage the seal if the paint glues the lid and bottle together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One thing to keep in mind is ageing of the paint. Even in an airtight container acryllic paints start thickening and clumping after a few months. My guess is that acryllic is heavier than water, so the acryllic settles at the bottom of the bottle/jar and pushes the water out. This results in a very slow drying process. One thing that helped me keep paints liquid for several years is vigurously shaking and mixing the paint every few months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I know I won't need the paint for a long time, I mix in some extra water before storing it away. Be aware that I had some paints developing mold because of that, but in general it creates somewhat of a buffer against drying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T07:55:03.780" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23818" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23793" CreationDate="2020-07-07T08:07:53.697" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's about protecting the goggles from scratches, your grandma can knit a fluffy drawstring bag for them. I suggest using either thick yarn or a very thick pattern like patent or cabe knit. This is a good way to use some leftover yarn and it adds a lovely personal touch to this otherwise grim situation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've kept my phone in a drawstring bag knit from plushy sock yarn for several years and there's not a single scratch on the display. And you can use the bag to wipe the phone/goggles clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T08:07:53.697" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23819" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22712" CreationDate="2020-07-07T08:13:36.597" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have or use a Google account, it's likely your contacts are backed up to &lt;a href=&quot;https://contacts.google.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://contacts.google.com&lt;/a&gt; (I think Google has its own contacts app). This has a handy section called 'other contacts' which is where it automatically saves contacts you've hardly had anything to do with (i.e. if you only have an email address for them and no name - usually picked up automatically from Gmail). I just move old contacts to that section and they don't show on my phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31757" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-07-10T09:42:04.540" LastActivityDate="2020-07-10T09:42:04.540" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23820" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23813" CreationDate="2020-07-07T08:30:35.983" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming you have difficulties sleeping when the sun shines even at night, &lt;strong&gt;consider using a sleep mask&lt;/strong&gt; instead of blocking all of those windows. I often sleep with a mask in summer and a well-fitted one stays in place all night long, so you can put it on in the evening and still be protected in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately there are vast differences in quality between different masks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure it fits you very well around the nose and cheeks. That's where you'll be most bothered by light.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure the material is thick enough to block light. Black fabric is the safest bet, but even a very thin black mask will let some light through.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure it's comfortable enough to sleep with. Some masks are quite bulky and might hurt you when sleeping on your side.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Make sure the strap(s) is/are adjustable to your individual size. If you can handle a needle and thread, you can shorten the strap with a few stitches.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I ended up sewing my own sleep mask, which is a very easy beginners project and lets me adjust the mask to my preferences perfectly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T08:30:35.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23821" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23813" CreationDate="2020-07-07T09:05:35.537" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're looking for something lifehacky for this and you're not too bothered about the end result aesthetic you could lifehack upgrade the blinds. I make this recommendation instead of suggesting window films, sleep masks etc because you didn't state this was just for sleeping, or that you want it dark all the time. By having the blinds better able to regulate the light you can hopefully adjust the room brightness on demand, keep a sensible circadian rhythm, mimic the natural day/night cycle, have darker evening hours but still be able to move around the room as normal etc. To this end I think you'll need a solution that doesn't involve wearing masks, making the windows opaque etc&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest that you could:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Obtain a roll of paper, such as wallpaper with a reasonable pattern, or colored paper like kids use in arts class&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Measure the width and length of a blind slat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut a strip of paper the length of the blind slat and twice its width plus 20mm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold the paper in half along the length so it's like a very tall book (with two pages)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fit it onto the blind slat, from the window side (&amp;quot;spine&amp;quot; towards window), so that the &amp;quot;pages&amp;quot; of the fold are either side of the slat&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a stapler to staple the protruding ~10mm bits of paper together, putting the staple through the &amp;quot;pages&amp;quot; but not the blinds&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could alternatively consider using something like bobby pins/hair grips or paper clips to hold the paper in place - you might not need the protruding 20mm in this case. Tape may also work if you leave a small protrusion but it does tend to degrade in sunlight&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The aim is to turn your blinds into blackout blinds by making them more opaque with a thin and cheap material. I picked wallpaper because it's probably quite easy to obtain something good looking and opaque&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fitting the paper so the staples are on the window side will be more awkward but give a better look&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this works well for you physiologically/psychologically you could consider replacing the blind slats with a blackout material - more expensive but worth it if you know it will work&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: the easiest way to make a good straight cut is with  craft knife (x-acto knife, Stanley knife or whatever your country calls it) or razor blade, run down the edge of a long straight bar/ruler with the paper resting on a temporary surface that can be discarded after it has been ruined by the repeated cuts with the knife (an opened out large cardboard box perhaps)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-07-08T13:48:20.130" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T13:48:20.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23822" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23802" CreationDate="2020-07-07T09:12:51.203" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you really want to keep them as paper, use file organizers:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QNykK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QNykK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These work for all shapes and sizes that'll fit inside: a Letter size organizer can also contain smaller booklets and leaflets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This allows you to group the files in a way that makes sense to you. Label the front of the organizer with a list of all the manuals it contains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T09:12:51.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23823" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23802" CreationDate="2020-07-07T12:01:17.323" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure how helpful this is for your use case, but I will detail my own method in the hope that you might be able to cherry-pick the helpful bits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, I perform surgery on the manual, removing all the pages I don't need. I just keep the English pages and any diagrams that are often in the front/back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I then staple the remaining pages back into some form of booklet. Not pretty, but functional.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use a hole-punch to punch right through in the most convenient part of the resulting booklet. I used to worry that I might be removing some vital piece of information with the hole-punch, but it has never happened yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It then gets filed into an A5-sized 2-ring-binder, grouped in a way which is logical for my needs and labelled on the spine. I have &amp;quot;Electronics&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Tools&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Bikes&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Toys&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Electricals&amp;quot; etc. I also have an A4-sized binder for the (thankfully, rare) manuals which are too big for an A5 file. Some A4 manuals are folded in half, punched-through and filed as A5.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anything which is physically too small to have holes punched in it, that goes into a clear plastic A5 wallet with the holes for going into the folder. This is not great, if I'm honest, but I've yet to find a better solution. If it's possible, I sometimes just open them out so they are big enough to accept the 2 holes from the punch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T12:01:17.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23824" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23813" CreationDate="2020-07-07T14:14:15.173" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; is to buy or make a light-reducing box around the bed instead of trying to mask the windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Following the idea of this privacy indoor bed tent, which might not exclude enough light, you could make your own light-proof box around the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wSoxe.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/wSoxe.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Build a timber framework held together with bolts and wing nuts. Staple same thick fabric to it, and make a ceiling too. Don't forget to allow for some ventilation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Six months later prise out the staples and dismantle the frame, fold the fabric and store away for next time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image from Amazon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T14:14:15.173" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23825" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23802" CreationDate="2020-07-07T14:21:33.413" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe you're simply looking for products for organizing materials and supplies to use for printed matter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One such source for ideas is &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.demco.com/products/library-supplies/shelf-organization#q=&amp;amp;idx=production_demco_default_products&amp;amp;p=0&amp;amp;hFR%5Bcategories.level0%5D%5B0%5D=Products%20%2F%2F%2F%20Library%20Supplies%20%2F%2F%2F%20Shelf%20Organization&amp;amp;nR%5Bvisibility_catalog%5D%5B%3D%5D%5B0%5D=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Shelf Organization Products&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another source of ideas for your references is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopbrodart.com/Library-School-Supplies/Shelf-Organization-Supplies/Princeton-and-Shelf-Files/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Organization Products and supplies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These and many other sources can supply useful, efficient, and attractive ways to organize and display your manuals and guides.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T14:21:33.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23826" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23813" CreationDate="2020-07-07T18:55:02.800" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you heard of static cling?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some kinds of plastic film will stick to glass without adhesive using only static electricity. When you do not want the effect, you peel it off and roll it up for storage. Unroll it for reuse. Easy on, easy off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yUDGO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yUDGO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Light Block Window Film&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You would be most interested in &lt;strong&gt;Light Block Window Film&lt;/strong&gt;. There are all different kinds of window films—UV blocking films, IR blocking films, and various kinds of patterns and opacities up to total block out. You might even be interested in gradation from clear to opaque.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RRk7O.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RRk7O.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solid white&lt;/strong&gt; can also block light from the outside and has the added benefit of a bright interior with normal room illumination if you don't want to open blocked windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stuff can be found in major hardware stores and home renovation centres.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-07-08T15:27:34.307" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T15:27:34.307" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23827" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23813" CreationDate="2020-07-07T21:06:46.797" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may consider electrotropic foils or electrochromic glass.  Both share that their transparency is altered by applying a low voltage current.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using an electrotropic foil requires that this special foil is attached, similar to scotch / adhesive foil to already existing plane glass surfaces.  An elder demonstration (prices reflecting the UK back in 2017) is shown &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaZWW5nASZk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;, a larger application / home improvement &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy24q_SMa30&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You may opt for electrochromic glasses like &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sageglass.com/en/applications&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;SageGlass&lt;/a&gt; by St. Gobain.  Here, the material responsive to the electric current resides within the glass (actually,  multiple layers [&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sageglass.com/en/article/what-electrochromic-glass&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;architecture&lt;/a&gt;]).  Because it is glass, some variation of colour may be added, too.  Of course they made commercial-like presentations like &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgFoI6gvGSk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;, but are not the only on the market (e.g., &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.iqglassuk.com/products/electrochromic-glass/s14978/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;example&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp23j9rfhPw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;example&lt;/a&gt;).  In this case, you may get rid of blinds altogether.  An other brand name is &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XINEWeNEeDQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;SwitchGlass&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30951" LastActivityDate="2020-07-07T21:06:46.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23828" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23" CreationDate="2020-07-08T00:35:11.303" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I invented the SAFEGRATE kitchen tool for exactly your problem because I too would cut my fingers. You can grate any sized food on any grater you already own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kXoFp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/kXoFpl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31761" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-07-13T01:14:03.837" LastActivityDate="2020-07-13T01:14:03.837" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23829" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23774" CreationDate="2020-07-08T00:58:07.423" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want to prevent dogs from climbing on your car you might want to try a natural car wax product - at least applying it where they like to jump on the car. Car wax also smells terrible to dogs (and humans) so it might repel them. My dogs HATE car wax.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience, wax protects the surface of the vehicle from scratches - so it could minimise the damage. However, you'll want to be careful to choose natural car wax without petroleum (as opposed to synthetic - see the difference &lt;a href=&quot;https://thecarxpert.com/best-car-wax/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;). There is some concern that petroleum is harmful to dogs if they ingest it, but no solid answers. Still, you'd want to be safe. You could also try spraying water on your car before you go to bed. That should make it an uncomfortable sleeping place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31762" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T00:58:07.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23830" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11846" CreationDate="2020-07-08T01:03:17.680" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you considered changing your air filter over to a different filter? It sounds like the air isn't being filtered in your vehicle very well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Vinegar sprays also work well with window residue - but avoid lemon!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31762" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T01:03:17.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23831" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15701" CreationDate="2020-07-08T01:09:12.813" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is by no means a perfect solution, but you should be able to minimise the appearance of scratches with a thick, paste car wax. My fox terrier scratched up my driver's door really bad a couple of years ago. I've been coating the door with paste wax every couple of weeks ever since and you can barely see the scratches now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Paste wax is the thickest type of car wax. I'd choose a synthetic wax if you want it to last months between coatings, as natural wax doesn't last as long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31762" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-07-13T01:14:00.350" LastActivityDate="2020-07-13T01:14:00.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23832" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20514" CreationDate="2020-07-08T01:20:43.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Car oils are pretty difficult to clean, but that's only because you need the right chemicals to do it. You'll need a cleaner with Polyether Amine (PEA for short) to dissolve the carbon in car oil. You could try an injector cleaner, as these contain PEA, or any car cleaner product with PEA as an &lt;em&gt;active&lt;/em&gt; ingredient. Stay away from cleaners that only contain PIBA however, as these are not worth the cost (in my experience). The cleaner will need to be diluted with water to be effective though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To get rid of the cleaner smell, you can try vinegar and lemon after you apply the cleaner.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31762" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-07-13T01:14:40.843" LastActivityDate="2020-07-13T01:14:40.843" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23833" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19712" CreationDate="2020-07-08T01:23:44.210" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Car oil is only difficult to clean because the right chemicals to remove it aren't present in regular household cleaners. In particular, you'll need Polyether Amine (PEA) to counter the carbon in car oil. You can use any product with PEA as an active ingredient - especially injector cleaners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've had this problem before as well, but on cement. I diluted some car injection cleaner and scrubbed at the cement. Then, I put vinegar and lemon to make it smell better. Worked pretty well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31762" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-07-11T00:27:05.057" LastActivityDate="2020-07-11T00:27:05.057" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23834" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-07-08T05:06:51.393" Score="1" ViewCount="313" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have little sauce bottles of about 40 milliliters (photo below). At any given instance I have about 40 such bottles which need to be shaken in an up-and-down motion so the ingredients in the bottle are thoroughly mixed. How do I automate such a thing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried to hold one of the bottles in a rather big clothesline clip with the 'ear' end of it in a hammer impact drill machine, but that provides a circular motion of the bottle instead of an up-and-down motion. Same result if I hold the top of the bottle in the drilling machine, resulting in a &amp;quot;concrete mixer&amp;quot; kind of action, thus further separating the ingredients instead of mixing them up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have seen a guy in a YouTube &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kjuUTiSeDw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;video&lt;/a&gt; use a sawzall, which I don't have. Even if I manage to get one, it will be very time-consuming to zip tie each bottle and shake it and then repeat the process. Could do 4 bottles at one go I suppose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lXMIw.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lXMIw.png&quot; alt=&quot;Sauce bottles look something like this &quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit : The content in the bottles is Propylene Glycol and Vegetable Glycerin&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31765" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-07-11T02:21:54.760" LastActivityDate="2020-07-11T02:21:54.760" Title="What can I do to automate shaking of a sauce bottle?" Tags="&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;automation&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23835" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23834" CreationDate="2020-07-08T07:45:40.303" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Even a large number of 40ml bottles will weigh less than a load of wet washing, and I presume the lid is very secure (I guess it must be to give you confidence to attach them to a sawzall) you could consider putting batches of them all in a tumble drier on cool cycle. Maybe put some towels in there too, to soften the blows on the drum and to catch any spillages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find they're still pounding the drum too much see if you can obtain a length of foam that is as wide as the drum is deep and as long as the circumference of the drum, then fit the foam around the circle of the drum before loading the bottles.. or put them inside several layers of pillow cases or other soft bag-like things and tie the bags closed&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The more of them you load, the less they pound the drum (the ones at the top don't fall as far before landing on another bottle rather than whacking the drum) - maybe give a go empty first&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-07-08T08:32:37.650" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T08:32:37.650" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23836" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23834" CreationDate="2020-07-08T08:17:33.563" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You indicate you have a drill.. if you have a hand whisk too:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MU0q9.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MU0q9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can clamp it in the drill and use it to mix the sauce in a large container and then pour (or spoon) it into the bottles&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T08:17:33.563" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23837" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23834" CreationDate="2020-07-08T08:32:42.993" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have to shake those bottle only once, do it manually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have to do that every day, then it is more convenient to build an &amp;quot;agitating&amp;quot; rig. Attach a platform to 4 wheels, eccentrically (like a cart, but with wheels not centered). The eccentricity doe not need to be big - maybe 2-3 cm should be enough. Secure the bottles on the platform with another piece of board on the top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rotate one wheel - the entire setup will rotate up-dow, in a circular motion. To break the circular movement in the bottles, alternate the rotation direction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To make it easier, attach a small motor. It will do the rotation for you, much faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CSlFW.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CSlFW.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The violet spots are the fixation points of the wheels and are in the center of the wheels. The red spots are the spots where the platform attaches to the wheels - and they are off-center.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-07-08T08:42:03.673" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T08:42:03.673" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23838" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23834" CreationDate="2020-07-08T08:38:03.477" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Chemical labs use devices made for this purpose. They're called &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thermofisher.com/nl/en/home/life-science/lab-equipment/lab-shakers.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;shakers&lt;/a&gt; and they're available in many variations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also get paint shakers, which will be cheaper but may need to be adapted to hold multiple small bottles instead of a paint can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2020-07-08T11:38:24.650" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T11:38:24.650" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23839" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23834" CreationDate="2020-07-08T14:38:02.643" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your solution can be as simple as two muffin tins in an appropriate size.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M50y8.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/M50y8.png&quot; alt=&quot;small muffin tin&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;As you fill each plastic sauce bottle, put it into the muffin tin.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;When the muffin tin is full, put another tin upside down over the top to hold the bottles in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pick up the whole thing and shake it a few times and all the containers' contents will be ready. You should be able to hold the assembly together with your hands using your fingers for the bottom tray and your thumbs to hold the top as you shake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use the muffin tin as a dispenser if you want. They are ready to be re-shaken by putting the top back on and re-shake as necessary, when necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Muffin tins come in all sizes and shapes. You can use as many as you need for batches. You only need an extra empty muffin tin to use as a top for when you must shake or re-shake the bottles which remain clearly visible in the tray.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-07-08T15:05:33.067" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T15:05:33.067" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23840" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23813" CreationDate="2020-07-08T14:54:17.963" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Install blackout curtains. Hotels use them a lot for the comfort of their guests who may want to sleep during the day. You can order them online. And, curtain rods are not that hard to install. Curtain rods come with their own hardware. You will just need a screwdriver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30619" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T14:54:17.963" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23841" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23834" CreationDate="2020-07-08T15:05:43.253" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Pack all the bottles securely in a box. Shake the box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Forty 40ml bottles will only weigh a few pounds, and unless these bottles need serious shaking, an automated rig seems like overkill - surely you can spend 1 minute every few days shaking a box of bottles? If you do need to shake them longer and your arms are getting tired, consider other means of shaking - perhaps you could bounce the box on your knees while you watch TV, or toss the box in a backpack and go for a jog with it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7679" LastEditorUserId="7679" LastEditDate="2020-07-08T15:12:08.640" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T15:12:08.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23842" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15701" CreationDate="2020-07-08T15:13:25.287" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some pilots swear by furniture polish like pledge to reduce the effect of the scratches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Small, general aviation aircraft suffer from your same problem. When you are flying at altitude, with less atmosphere to protect you from the sun, small scratches and crazing can greatly intensify glare. It can also obscure other aircraft closing on you at between 100 and 600 relative miles per hour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Check to see that the inside of your windshield is not covered in a thin, plastic film. Usually, windshields (as opposed to side door windows) are made from safety glass. They are thin layers of glass and plastic that have been laminated together. This strengthens the glass and holds it together if it were to break. Sometimes, the layer on the inside of the car is plastic. This inside plastic layer is very common when used in the following applications:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As a UV blocking layer for sun protection.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As a polarizing layer for the projection of Heads-Up Displays.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As a conducive layer for electric defrosters.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;As a conductive layer for radio reception.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the inside layer of your windshield is a plastic film, never use any chemical containing ammonia on it. That includes common glass cleaners like Windex. Also, as you have just learned, do not use an sharp or abrasive material on it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since the windshield is already scratched, get another RFID sticker to replace the one you removed. It can be an active or an inactive account number. The important part is that it will make the scratches less noticeable. Vaseline, mineral oil, or baby oil lightly applied will also do the same.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For extreme cases, a headlight lens cleaning kit may work on a small enough area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30619" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T15:13:25.287" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23843" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19712" CreationDate="2020-07-08T15:29:31.110" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Auto mechanic hand cleaner, a white solid that looks like mayonnaise , Go-Jo is one brand. Not irritating to skin . Rub it in and let it sit , it will loosen or dissolve most stuff such as pine sap, and ,of course auto grease and oil. Wipe it up with paper or cloth towels. It is water soluble ,so follow up with water rinse and soak out any remainder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28442" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T15:29:31.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23844" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4133" CreationDate="2020-07-08T15:36:26.497" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Similar to going to the produce section and touching wet produce. You can go to the produce section and touch one of the sprayers that keeps the vegetables wet. Also, there are hand sanitizer dispensers placed at the door of the store. Some store will have disposable wipes for the purpose of sanitizing your cart. Take one of these into the store with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30619" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T15:36:26.497" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23845" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23798" CreationDate="2020-07-08T19:54:52.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Designate someone&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let me take the &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/23801/7112&quot;&gt;opposite tack from Weather Vane&lt;/a&gt; and suggest you find one person to be responsible for the folding.  I'm not saying that noone can help them, but find one person to own it and get them to ask for help when they need it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best reason for this is simplicity of accountability.  It is clear who to ask about what is going on.  If your designated folder goes to summer camp, then a replacement needs to be picked.  You still have one person who can be pestered to make sure it is done in a timely fashion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that this may not be the first thing you try if you hate folding laundry and you can't imagine that anyone would like it.  But there might be people who find it to be a rewarding experience.  I know that's hard to imagine, but consider a computer techie that sits at their keyboard for hours on end.  Getting up and having something physical to do is a tremendous relief.  Or maybe you live with someone that is a bit obsessive-compulsive.  They may truly, naturally enjoy the experience of turning a mess into neat piles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you cannot find one person to designate as your official folder, then consider a &lt;strong&gt;chore wheel&lt;/strong&gt;.  This is a wheel on a board somewhere everyone can see that turns each week so a person's name matches up to a different chore.  You still get the benefit of having one person to hold accountable, but the pain is shared so noone feels stuck with a job that everyone hates.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b3/44/e8/b344e82a41d1120a16d6888e69345ac8.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;chore wheel&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7112" LastActivityDate="2020-07-08T19:54:52.770" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23846" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23777" CreationDate="2020-07-09T07:21:57.430" Score="0" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Turn it upside down&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Turn the bottle upside down, keep it there for maybe 20 seconds, then slowly turn it right side up, and open. This is an old waiter's trick for use with accidentally-shaken champagne bottles... I assume it will work for soda too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27014" LastActivityDate="2020-07-09T07:21:57.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23847" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23834" CreationDate="2020-07-09T08:29:56.477" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are people who build their own shakers and from the looks of it, all you need is a motor (or a tool like a drill), a wheel and an arm with a joint that translate the rotation into oscillation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have a look at some Youtube videos of people who crafted a shaker from scratch:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/ybTnqLqasjU&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Simple wooden spray paint can mixer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/rqA083rCgTs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Model paint bottle shaker&lt;/a&gt; (I like this one best because it seems to have the most efficient shaking motion)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/nSNgNjNtbW0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;3D printed eliquid bottle shaker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then there are other machines with oscillating motions that you can convert into a shaker:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/_jDQa13VXUQ&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Handheld sewing machine shaker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9h7xnm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9h7xnm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Handheld sewing machine shaker&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ecigssa.co.za/ejuice-shaker-micro-agitator-and-now-mixer.t24126/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Fish tank air pump shaker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/Plpmvju2SYs&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Pepper grinder mixer&lt;/a&gt; (You can build a similar mixer with a drill on low speed)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j4jltm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j4jltm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Pepper grinder mixer&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/kUfdKJF-4gc&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Kitchen aid mixer&lt;/a&gt; (german audio)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And of course there are ready-made products for this purpose, for example &lt;strong&gt;nail polish shakers&lt;/strong&gt;, as reviewed in &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/5WyCCvqEkYg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5rkUvm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5rkUvm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Nail polish shaker&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which reminds me of those face cleansing brushes, that could also be adapted to hold and shake bottles. Make sure you get the oscillating kind, there are also ones that rotate or just vibrate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fnD58m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fnD58m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Face cleansing brush&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2020-07-10T06:25:56.160" LastActivityDate="2020-07-10T06:25:56.160" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23849" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23682" CreationDate="2020-07-09T13:56:53.550" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best &amp;quot;hack&amp;quot; I imagine is to bring a water connection and drainage indoors (where you already have electricity). It should be easier and safer, from all points of view.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Installing the machine outdoors has more than the problems you mentioned (rain and heat). Dust, moist in the air (rain not needed), fog. &lt;strong&gt;The greatest danger&lt;/strong&gt; actually occurs in the winter: &lt;strong&gt;freezing&lt;/strong&gt;. Not only that you cannot use the machine, the insides being blocked by the ice, but the ice will actually physically break the insides of the machine (especially tubes / pipes).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't differentiate between iron and steel&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It cannot be iron, so it is steel - especially that washing machines are not made of cast iron.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-07-09T13:56:53.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23850" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23802" CreationDate="2020-07-09T17:08:34.967" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In their book &amp;quot;Universal Principles of Design,&amp;quot; William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, and Jill Butler, tell us that there are five different ways to organize information. The acronym is LATCH. They refer to the five hat racks principle which asserts that there are a limited number of organizational strategies, regardless of the specific application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;L&lt;/strong&gt;ocation: refers to organization by geographical or spatial reference,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A&lt;/strong&gt;lphabet: refers to organization by alphabetical sequence,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;T&lt;/strong&gt;ime: refers to organization by chronological sequence or timeline,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;C&lt;/strong&gt;ategory: refers to organization by similarity or relatedness,&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;H&lt;/strong&gt;ierarchy: refers to organization by magnitude using a common measure.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on who needs access to the information can make all the difference. You alone can choose what makes sense to you. There is no wrong answer. If you must share the resource, the organization strategy must be understood by all the users for optimal efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Order and clear labeling are necessary to preserve the usability of the resource. Other answers here mention a variety of ways to label and display the various references in your collection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-07-09T17:08:34.967" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23851" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23798" CreationDate="2020-07-10T09:16:41.630" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;As well as dividing the problem (my other answer) I also recommend you try &amp;quot;get someone else to do it&amp;quot; - here's how&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Obtain a piece of cardboard, about 2ft x 2ft. Draw an H on it that is central and about 1ft wide:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zGuGe.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zGuGe.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut along the lines indicated in red. Fold along the lines indicated in blue. Your machine is now ready&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Gn1vR.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Gn1vR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place a T-shirt face down on the card as indicated by the green outline. Flick one side over and back, then the other side over and back. Then fold the bottom up and back down&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Kids will hopefully love this and will willingly pitch in folding the clothes. Their clothing might need a smaller version of the machine. They might also enjoy the &amp;quot;guess whose folded shirt this is and put it in the right pile&amp;quot; game&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To fold long sleeved items, put the item on as you would a t shirt, and then make a diagonal fold over at the shoulder so the sleeve is resting along the arm of the machine. If you find that the cuffs poke out of top of the finally folded garment you can make another fold line part way up and then the &amp;quot;fold up&amp;quot; is a two stage process of &amp;quot;small flap up, then down&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;large flap up, then down&amp;quot;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dtNWv.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/dtNWv.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you find the cardboard gets ragged along the fold lines after some use, putting tape on the fold line (Sooner rather than later) will stop it falling apart&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-07-10T09:16:41.630" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23852" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23" CreationDate="2020-07-10T09:48:59.820" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put the cheese somewhere it won't move (plenty friction, most chopping boards should be fine but if you were grating veg then you'd want to wedge it somewhere), and move the grater over it instead. Much larger thing to hold, and hopefully much less chance of getting cut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31757" LastActivityDate="2020-07-10T09:48:59.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23856" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13461" CreationDate="2020-07-11T19:54:03.673" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most probe-type (&amp;lt;$20) digital medical thermometers are called disposable thermometers because they get out of calibration and there's no way to calibrate them, so they come in 10 to 100 packs, for medical professionals. They get out of calibration if dropped, if they get too hot, or after 2 years.  Analog liquid-filled glass thermometers don't need calibration, but where can you find one?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They sell a calibratable digital thermometer with a separate probe attached with a wire for $200.  You have probably seen them in doctor's offices: because there is a slot in the top to hold a box of protective sleeves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want an accurate digital thermometer you can calibrate yourself, buy a scientific or food service thermometer, because they can measure boiling water and 32F.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31787" LastEditorUserId="31787" LastEditDate="2020-07-11T20:05:05.577" LastActivityDate="2020-07-11T20:05:05.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23857" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-07-11T21:36:37.770" Score="1" ViewCount="145" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am using &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/23651/30783&quot;&gt;pipe cleaners as an adjuster for my masks&lt;/a&gt;. How can I clean the pipe cleaner so that it does not rust?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have read that when washed they rust. And in summary this is &lt;a href=&quot;https://sciencing.com/rust-dust-harmful-8606864.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;bad for health&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any help is kindly appreciated&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30783" LastActivityDate="2020-07-12T07:21:18.320" Title="How to clean pipe cleaner so that it does not rust?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;wire&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23858" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23857" CreationDate="2020-07-12T07:21:18.320" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;pipe cleaners rust when they are kept in a damp state. If you want to wash them in soap and water, you have to dry them out thoroughly when done- or else they will rust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;a better solution is to use &lt;em&gt;aluminum wire&lt;/em&gt; inserted into a seam in the mask for maintaining shape.  aluminum wire will not rust and is sold in hardware stores for hanging pictures on walls. If a single strand is not stiff enough, multiple strands of it can easily be twisted together to form a stiffer wire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is not expensive, and can be easily cut with a small hand tool called a diagonal cutter, also available in hardware stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-07-12T07:21:18.320" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23859" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23860" CreationDate="2020-07-12T12:57:54.357" Score="0" ViewCount="396" Body="&lt;p&gt;I followed &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bustle.com/articles/140402-how-to-clean-nail-clippers-at-home-properly-prevent-bacteria-from-spreading&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;these instructions&lt;/a&gt;, but my  BOYOU Stainless Steel nail clippers still rust. What am I flubbing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3yh0o.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3yh0o.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dip Your Brush In 99% Rubbing Alcohol&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Scrub Clippers&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry Completely.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1869" LastActivityDate="2020-07-12T13:48:08.087" Title="How to clean Stainless Steel nail clippers without rusting them?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23860" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23859" CreationDate="2020-07-12T13:48:08.087" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Normally stainless steel will not rust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stainless steel remains stainless, or does not rust, because of the interaction between its alloying elements and the environment. Stainless steel contains iron, chromium, manganese, silicon, carbon and, in many cases, significant amounts of nickel and molybdenum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is chromium which inhibits rust. Occasionally, you can remove the protective coating by scratching or removing it with abrasion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Avoid scrubbing too aggressively with an over-stiff brush. Use a soft brush and a light circular scrubbing movement to gently clean the surface of the instrument.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let it dry completely after cleaning prior to storage in a suitable place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bad News: Once the chromium has become compromised and rust (corrosion of the iron due to oxygen) has formed, the damage is one-way and the piece cannot be refurbished.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can remove the rust to improve the appearance of your clippers; but, the rust will eventually return.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you attempt to remove the rust, if the clippers appear in pristine condition as in your product photograph, I would attempt to return them to the seller with the argument that the pair may be an abnormal faulty pair that does not perform as labeled (notwitstanding the above qualification.) Treat the second pair with less aggressive scrubbing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-07-12T13:48:08.087" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23862" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3932" CreationDate="2020-07-12T15:31:15.220" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I see that this is an old post but imho the fixes offered up, that I've read anyway, are mostly opinions &amp;amp; not true remedies.&#xA;For clarity; I work as a heavy duty mechanic for a highway paving crew. Thus I am Constantly exposed to diesel, tar, oil etc. Everything I wear or come into contact with will smell of diesel /sulfur&#xA;The absolute easiest.. no 12 hour soaks,  no mixing a coca cola /baking soda highball in the machine.. surefire way to remove that sulfur diesel smell is a product called &amp;quot; fast orange&amp;quot;&#xA;There is a gritty hand wash product and a smooth version. You want the smooth version for the wash machine. Add some fast orange (it will say smooth on container) in with a quality laundry soap. ( I use gain or tide) wash &amp;amp; rinse enjoy smell gone. works every time&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31791" LastActivityDate="2020-07-12T15:31:15.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23864" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23906" CreationDate="2020-07-13T23:04:06.040" Score="1" ViewCount="177" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the &lt;strong&gt;best way to determine how much&lt;/strong&gt; detergent to use to clean my clothes in any average washing machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some of the suggested guidelines I've come across are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The published (detergent manufacturer's suggested) method is to measure for a normal load to the slightly raised line molded into the cap for the detergent container (by volume).&#xA;For a heavy (dirty) load, fill to the second mark molded into the cap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The published (washer manufacturer's suggested) method is to load the washer tub loosely to a mark on the agitator after you have added the detergent (determined by the above) to the empty washer tup before loading.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Often, people have gotten on the bus or into a subway car and the strong odour of their clothing fills the car within seconds of their arrival. They reek of the detergent. Evidently, the existing odour from an excessive amount of the detergent is associated with 'clean' as opposed to chemically 'contaminated.' The brand, notwithstanding. Just sayin'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I wash my clothes, I need enough detergent/soap to get the dirt out of my clothes; but, &lt;strong&gt;without using an excess which is wasteful and environmentally destructive&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;How can I determine the &lt;strong&gt;correct/optimal amount of detergent&lt;/strong&gt; to use in any situation given that the optimal amount is affected by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The wash load weight&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The load volume&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The kind of fabric&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The amount and kind of 'dirt' in the fabric&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The water hardness/softness&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The water temperature&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The concentration of the detergent&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The washing machine itself?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the dirty-work is done, I want the wash water to take the suspended material away in the rinse which under expected conditions should be part of normal operation for the make and model.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Summary: Long story short: &lt;strong&gt;I want to determine the minimum effective detergent concentration during the wash cycle, in real time&lt;/strong&gt;, not after the fact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hint&lt;/strong&gt;: If one added excessive detergent, say, what would indicate such an oversight before the wash cycle is complete?&lt;br&gt;If one forgot to add detergent, what would indicate such an oversight before the wash cycle is complete?&lt;br&gt;— Somewhere between those two extremes is the answer. It should not matter if sweatpants used in mud wrestling is in one load and an equivalent weight of grand-mother's crochet table runners is in the next.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a lifehack?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thank you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-07-19T00:04:49.077" LastActivityDate="2020-07-24T23:52:07.700" Title="How much soap/detergent is optimal to wash your clothes?" Tags="&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23867" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23864" CreationDate="2020-07-14T17:25:48.433" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This will get you in the ballpark:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a graduated cylinder to measure how much detergent is in the manufacturer's recommendation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;wash one load of clothing, of the maximum weight allowed in your machine, and with an average level of dirt, using the manufacturer's recommendation.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;A full load means the machine works most efficiently, and makes the process more repeatable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wash the next load using 90% of the manufacturer's recommendation. After washing, check if the clothes are sufficiently clean (no visible stains or weird smells).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat step 3 on subsequent loads, reducing the amount by 10% each time until it fails your check. That gives you a minimum amount of detergent to use.&#xA;This process necessarily ignores some factors (exact level and type of dirt, type of fabric), but it's as close as you'll get without an exhaustive analysis of each load. That would require a chemical laboratory and a day of analysis for each load of laundry, which is clearly inefficient.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To minimize the smell, use non-perfumed detergent or choose a brand that's hypoallergenic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.reviewed.com/laundry/features/you-pour-detergent-into-these-washing-machines-once-a-month&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;washing machines&lt;/a&gt; that can &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hafactory.it/2014/09/23/panasonic-two-new-washing-machines-with-smart-sensor-technology/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;do this for you&lt;/a&gt; during one cycle, instead of having to check the result afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They use a combination of inputs:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the amount of laundry (several ways to do this, either load cells to measure the weight directly, or it may be possible to do torque sensing on the motor and derive the weight from that)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;turbidity sensor in the drain, this &lt;a href=&quot;https://prezi.com/ieqcgm5dde-f/sensors-used-in-washing-machine-and-their-functioning/?frame=827dab690638924c702313d1d802af378445a6c2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;measures&lt;/a&gt; how much dirt ends up in the drain&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They use these inputs to adjust not only the amount of detergent, but the entire washing cycle. Replicating this functionality is not a life hack, it'd be a major electronics and software development project, replacing half the parts in the machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To add these to a machine that doesn't have them, you'd need to replace the machine's computer, replicate its programming, and modify it to use the new sensor inputs. You'd have to figure out how the sensors work (e.g. what sensor reading corresponds to which level of dirt) and how this should modify the machine's program. An advanced electronics hobbyist would take months to implement this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or you can spend a few hundred dollars more on your next washing machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They reek of the detergent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suspect those people just dump a load of detergent into the washer rather than follow the manufacturer's specification, and end up using far more detergent than necessary. They don't need a life hack, they need to RTFM and follow the instructions therein.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2020-07-19T15:24:27.650" LastActivityDate="2020-07-19T15:24:27.650" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23869" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17988" CreationDate="2020-07-15T17:21:25.163" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HACK&lt;/strong&gt;: Dry uncooked white rice is an excellent desiccant. All you need to use it conveniently is something to make handling it easy. Try a pair of stockings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, try to absorb the excess moisture with a dry towel or wash cloth. Push it firmly into the shoe and leave for a few minutes. Good. Remove the cloth. Re-position it. Do it again for a minute or two. Good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, pour some dry rice into the toe of a stocking and drop it into the damp shoe. Tap the shoe to get the weighted sock into the shoe as far as possible. Fill the sock with more dry rice until the rice-filled stocking is filling the damp shoe as much as possible. Fill it right up just past the top and fold or roll the top closed and clip it or tie it. Do the same with its mate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Set the pair aside in a dry spot for a while until dry which will vary with the amount of soaking, kind of shoes, and how dry the shelter is where you attempt to dry your footwear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The now not-edible rice can be re-used for this chore after it has been set aside to dry. It's a one-time investment, though. Store it dry and Label it clearly to find easily on the next damp day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-07-15T17:21:25.163" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23870" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-07-15T21:53:10.453" Score="2" ViewCount="1970" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was wondering how to remove &lt;strong&gt;human&lt;/strong&gt; hair that builds up and sticks to my clothing? I've noticed this right after my clothes have been put away. Is there any way to remove or to prevent human hair from ever sticking to clothing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31813" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-07-15T22:45:34.433" LastActivityDate="2020-07-24T12:54:46.783" Title="How can I remove unwanted human hair from clothing after washing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23871" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23878" CreationDate="2020-07-16T01:37:49.763" Score="0" ViewCount="141" Body="&lt;p&gt;We've rented an apartment and the bathtub surface is not slippery enough. I know that being slippery is a downside for bathtubs, but it causes so many problems. The main problem is that the water doesn't slip well on it and after finishing the shower the remaining water doesn't wash all the hair and dirt down to the drain. They tend to remain in their place and we always have a dirty bathtub after showering. How can I handle this problem?&#xA;Thanks for your help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31814" LastActivityDate="2020-07-16T19:58:50.743" Title="How to make my bathtub slippery" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23873" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23885" CreationDate="2020-07-16T02:52:10.713" Score="2" ViewCount="196" Body="&lt;p&gt;I salvaged this 10 lb magnet from a 1000 watt speaker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I trying to make smaller magnets from it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wikihow says to either chip it with a hammer or saw it with a hacksaw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am looking for ideas on accomplishing that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q8HZw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q8HZw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27410" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-07-16T20:39:37.357" LastActivityDate="2020-07-19T16:02:13.307" Title="Cut a magnet into smaller pieces" Tags="&lt;magnetism&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23874" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23873" CreationDate="2020-07-16T04:45:44.827" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It is impossible to cut a speaker magnet with a hacksaw because the magnet material is harder than the hacksaw teeth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can &lt;em&gt;break&lt;/em&gt; a magnet into smaller pieces by &lt;em&gt;scribing&lt;/em&gt; the break lines onto the magnet surface with a single point diamond scribe and then flipping the magnet over and striking the backside of the magnet surface with a hammer and chisel, where the chisel edge is aligned with the direction of the scribe line on the opposite side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the best way to accurately separate a magnet into smaller pieces is with a diamond-wheel grinder.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note that the most common magnet material used in big and cheap loudspeakers is &lt;em&gt;barium ferrite&lt;/em&gt;. This is what your magnet is made of, which is not the strongest magnetic material available. Small &lt;em&gt;rare earth&lt;/em&gt; magnets are on a per pound basis far stronger and can be bought cheaply in a variety of shapes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastEditorUserId="22849" LastEditDate="2020-07-18T22:24:54.233" LastActivityDate="2020-07-18T22:24:54.233" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23875" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23870" CreationDate="2020-07-16T04:49:08.790" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Removal is easy. Get you a roll of duct tape, tear off a convenient length say 12&amp;quot; long, and then stick it against the clothing- let it grip for a moment- and then peel it off. The hair will stick well to the tape. You can reuse that same piece of tape many times until it is almost completely covered with hair and loose lint, at which point you throw it away and start with a fresh piece of tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-07-16T04:49:08.790" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23876" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23871" CreationDate="2020-07-16T06:22:39.123" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you think that&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;water doesn't wash &lt;strong&gt;all the hair&lt;/strong&gt; and dirt &lt;strong&gt;down to the drain&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;then the bathtub is actually doing a service to you, by not being slippery. Long hairs should be collected from the water before they have a chance to go down the drain, exactly for the purpose of keeping the drain from clogging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It depends what material the bathtub is made of.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A generic solution is to apply a layer of lacquer on the surface. Works with all bathtubs. Choose the lacquer according to the material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply a layer of enamel, if the bathtub is metallic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you feel heroic, polish the surface. There are countless videos on the net showing how to polish. After polishing, a protective layer is recommended to be applied.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy another bathtub and replace the current one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-07-16T06:22:39.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23878" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23871" CreationDate="2020-07-16T19:58:50.743" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unless you have the perfect not-stick bath, soap etc will build up, so it is hygienic to clean the bath frequently with a soft &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;non-scratch&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; pad and bath cleaner. One possible reason why the bath retains hair and soap, is because the previous tenants used an &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;abrasive&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; pad.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If so, the damage is done now. It is not your bath, so I would not recommend any serious surface treatments, except possibly a Teflon™ spray coating. But be careful what you wish for – you might slip over and hurt yourself. I would have thought that a non-slip bath was an &lt;strong&gt;asset&lt;/strong&gt;: people buy rubber mats for the bath so that it &lt;em&gt;isn't&lt;/em&gt; slippery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other ways to clean off the hair and soap are&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the shower head detaches use that to wash away hair etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If not, use a plastic jug to sluice water around the bath to remove the residue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In any case, clean the bath frequently as mentioned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hair can build up in the outlet grating. That's a good thing, because it prevents it from clogging the drain itself. Every week or so, pick out the hair with a toothpick or something like that, and put it in a waste bin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-07-16T19:58:50.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23879" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-07-17T16:02:21.373" Score="5" ViewCount="234" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't have a liquid solution specially made to clean the screens of phones. So what's the substitute for that?&#xA;I can't use only a cloth since my screen has got stains.&#xA;So can I use sanitizer/ lens solution?&#xA;Or is there a better substitute?&#xA;I need a solution for a stain on my phone's screen.&#xA;Since for fingerprint marks I simply use a spectacles' cloth&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31712" LastEditorUserId="31712" LastEditDate="2020-07-20T18:45:50.743" LastActivityDate="2021-02-24T16:52:12.763" Title="Cleaning the screens of phones" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23880" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23894" CreationDate="2020-07-17T16:27:20.023" Score="2" ViewCount="212" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a nice comfy pair of over the ear headphones which i would like to plug in to two audio sources (two laptops or one laptop and one phone).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any cheap solutions for this, like a reverse splitter?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31824" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2021-02-24T17:17:36.537" LastActivityDate="2021-02-24T17:17:36.537" Title="Simple cheap solution to plug in one pair of headphones into two audio sources (two laptops)" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23881" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9218" CreationDate="2020-07-18T02:11:04.243" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I realized that I was getting the bathtub and shower with textured floor clean, cause you could see an obvious difference while scrubbing. I would proceed to rinse them. And one day it hit me....  The trick to this is to keep things moving....while rinsing with hot water continue to scrub with a brush in all directions..  Clockwise,,,counter clockwise....left....right....this prevents the loosened dirt from going back into the texture and resetting. So just remember....keep the water rinsing and moving while you keep the dirt moving also by scrubbing in all directions until you have worked your way to the drain. ...I hope that my discovery will help to make someone's cleaning ritual easier. And it doesn't take years to discover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31829" LastActivityDate="2020-07-18T02:11:04.243" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23884" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23901" CreationDate="2020-07-19T07:42:41.983" Score="2" ViewCount="86" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was unaware of the usual way to open a &amp;quot;contact lens bottle&amp;quot; (although in my case it isn't a contact lens bottle, rather an ear drops bottle), and I guess I messed up in the first step itself by opening the lid in the wrong manner. I tried putting the lid back on with a LOT of pressure but it just won't go back in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way I can open the bottle from the current state? I tried using my nails and a thin circular metal piece to &amp;quot;scope&amp;quot; the lid open but it just scrapes the metal end without much benefit. Attaching the image of the bottle.&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n40Ch.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n40Ch.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT&lt;/strong&gt;: After much effort of scraping the entire metal lid using amother metal piece, I could finally open the bottle. I did get a few minor cuts on my finger. I'll leave this question though, for they may be an easier method :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29513" LastEditorUserId="29513" LastEditDate="2020-07-19T07:58:08.597" LastActivityDate="2020-07-22T05:34:06.590" Title="Opening a contact lens bottle" Tags="&lt;appliances&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23885" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23873" CreationDate="2020-07-19T15:58:45.470" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;These are typically &amp;quot;ferrites&amp;quot;. Not metals but intermetallics. So they are not malleable /deformable like metal. Think of it as having physical properties like a ceramic- hard, brittle. It may be cuttable with an abrasive wheel but you may need a diamond wheel as would be used for ceramics,&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28442" LastActivityDate="2020-07-19T15:58:45.470" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23888" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23892" CreationDate="2020-07-20T01:16:44.323" Score="0" ViewCount="58" Body="&lt;p&gt;My bedroom has a split-type air conditioner. Between conditioner and compressor there is a pipe for refrigerant. Moisture condenses on the pipe for a long time, and it has thick mold. I plan to clean it. After clean, how do I prevent it from having mold again? Thank you!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2614" LastActivityDate="2020-07-20T06:09:14.250" Title="How to prevent air conditioner pipe from molding?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23889" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23879" CreationDate="2020-07-20T05:51:51.500" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It highly depends on the kind of dirt which is deposited on the screen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the most of the cases (no exceptions so far) I used 2 methods:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use some clean dry cotton cloth - dry cleaning; removes mostly dust and natural finger grease;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use some wet clean cotton cloth to wash stubborn spots, then apply the fist method for finishing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use smartphones for about 10 years, and the above always worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: I am careful and I do not &amp;quot;apply&amp;quot; on the screen unneeded garbage: greases, chocolates, paints...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-07-20T08:46:28.550" LastActivityDate="2020-07-20T08:46:28.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23890" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23880" CreationDate="2020-07-20T06:03:15.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you want to be able to listen to audio from the both laptops at the same time, there is no simple or easy hack - and especially not safe, it can even damage the electronics in the laptops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The safe way would be:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buy an external USB sound card - mandatory with a line-in connector.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Connect and install the USB sound card to laptop 2.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Connect (with a proper audio cable) the audio-out of laptop 1 to audio-in of the USB sound card in laptop 2.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Connect the headphones in the audio-out of laptop 2.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It can work also with a smartphone. The smartphone replaces &amp;quot;laptop 1&amp;quot; in the setup above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the microphone needs to be used on the both laptops simultaneously, I am not sure what to do. A simple Y splitter might do the work, but there is some risk in electronics damage a well (as explained above).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: I cannot be sure about this, since I do not know how the microphones are powered - there might even be several technologies involved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Example:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;with independent connectors (1 for headphones, 1 for microphone), there are 2x3=6 contacts / lines; present usually in headphones for computers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;with a 1-for-all connector, there are 1x4=4 contacts / lines (usually for smartphones), 2 less then the previous.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Someone with better practical background in electronics might be able to give a better answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-07-20T06:03:15.493" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23892" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23888" CreationDate="2020-07-20T06:09:14.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The obvious way would the to thermally insulate the pipe. In this way, the warm air in the room does not come in contact with the cold pipe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not know if you could / should do this by yourself, for safety reasons. Please contact a specialized air-conditioning service for advice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the unit is still under guarantee, call the service to fix it for you for free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Besides the problem with the mod, there is also an efficiency problem - ultimately, a money problem, your money lost in inefficient cooling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-07-20T06:09:14.250" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23893" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23879" CreationDate="2020-07-20T18:13:03.160" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The safest method is to use a lint free cloth (preferably), moistened with soapy water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31844" LastActivityDate="2020-07-20T18:13:03.160" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23894" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23880" CreationDate="2020-07-20T19:48:26.793" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It looks like you want something like this :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B073GWCRP3&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/STEREO-Manual-Speaker-selector-available/dp/B073GWCRP3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31844" LastActivityDate="2020-07-20T19:48:26.793" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23897" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23880" CreationDate="2020-07-21T06:06:50.033" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the case of a phone plus laptop, I'm not sure what you gain; you take your phone with you so when you sit at the location you keep your headphones, you have to plug the splitter device into the phone and then also switch it to the socket that the phone is connected to, which is about as much effort as just plugging the headphones straight into the phone&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the case of two laptops it makes a bit more sense but you might already have the tech needed. I have 3 laptops that I use for various tasks related to audio and I need to listen to them at various times&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Two of the laptops are connected via HDMI to a monitor that has a headphone socket - the monitor plays the audio from whichever screen it is showing so the switching of audio is implicit from having switched the monitor to show video from laptop A or laptop B&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Laptop C is a small thing with an unusably small low res screen so I tend not to use the laptop itself by sitting at it and looking at its screen. Instead I remote into it (because then it adopts the screen size of the larger machine) using Remote Desktop, and one of the options for RD is to bring any audio that the remote device plays, to the local machine&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This means in my case that I can just leave the headphones connected to the monitor and when I'm working on laptop B, I hear the audio via the monitor.. similarly when I'm working on laptop A I'm using it directly and near the audio it plays via the monitor. When working on laptop C it's via laptop A, so I hear laptop C's audio because RDP pulls it to laptop A and plays it there&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Though I don't have it set this way in this setup, elsewhere I have a laptop that serves as a Bluetooth stereo headset for the phone; when the phone plays audio it is transferred to the laptop. If your laptop has no Bluetooth but has a line in you could arrange a similar setup&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All in it may well be possible to arrange things so that you leave your headphones plugged into one device and then use that device as the aggregator of your audio streams&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-07-21T06:06:50.033" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23898" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23880" CreationDate="2020-07-21T06:43:43.570" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My other answer approaches the problem from a digital point of view, but you might not have a monitor that accepts audio or a desire to run two laptops at the same time, one being a client of the other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're not shopping for a new monitor/don't have the opportunity to add audio to your monitor and are interested in a low energy solution then the simplest and cheapest solution is to do what you've already been doing; unplug the headphones from one device and plug them into the other. There are some advantages to this in the area of sound quality; every connection and switch added to a circuit is an opportunity for poor contact, increased resistance and poorer sound. A direct connection will always be best&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It might not be the most convenient though; the laptops (unless the same model) will likely have their sockets in a different place, and of course the socket will likely a small black connector possibly next to another small black connector, each identified by a tiny black raised molding picture headphone/microphone in a sea of black. Which of course is replicated but the other way round on the other machine. The headphone cable may be unusably short or trail across the keyboard in an annoying way&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The low cost hack I'd thus suggest for this would be to obtain two 3.5mm extension cords - male on one end and female on the other - in different colors. Plug them into each laptop and fix the socket ends together with tape, heat shrink or glue. You now have both audio connectors you need in the same place, they're clearly identifiable as to which is which and the switching mechanism is innate; you pull the headphones plug from one and put it in the adjacent one&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you fix the two connectors to the desk edge or poke them through a hole drilled near the desk edge and lead the wires under the desk it also helps keep the headphone wire out of the way while you work&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-07-21T06:56:22.280" LastActivityDate="2020-07-21T06:56:22.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23900" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-07-21T19:25:31.547" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well I just tried a couple of combinations from above. I have a retro phone I plugged into my iPhone and it got hot so the rubber started to deteriorate. The magic was three squirts of Goo Gone on a terry cloth towel and working that in. Followed immediately with baking soda, water, and toothbrush. Then wiping that off with clean towel and warm water. I repeated that process 3 times. Then at the end, I wiped the phone down with isopropyl alcohol to remove any last tid bits of whatever and sterile it. It looks brand new. When using the baking soda, put some effort behind that toothbrush. The Goo Gone loosens that sticky residue but it was the baking soda scrub that removed it. Once may not do it so keep the process going. I saw it coming off like a label or sticker glue. And by no means let Goo Gone sit on the device. It will probably destroy the coating entirely. Into to rubber goo literally. Only use it to begin loosening the residue. Thanks everyone for the pointers and I hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31851" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-07-25T14:57:54.537" LastActivityDate="2020-07-25T14:57:54.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23901" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23884" CreationDate="2020-07-22T05:34:06.590" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;These bottles open a bit like the old style ring pulls on a can of drink, where there was a ring you lifted up and pulled kinda sideways, tearing the metal&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You've managed to &amp;quot;pull the ring off&amp;quot; in the wrong direction meaning the plastic cap (the &amp;quot;ring&amp;quot;) has come out of the center hole and can no longer do its work. You won't be able to refit the plastic cap no matter how hard you push&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is intended with a new bottle that you look around the edge of the bottle cap and find the marker in the metal that is the groove/line depicted in the red circle:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NbMIc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NbMIc.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You put your thumbs either side of it and push the plastic lid up. This breaks the bit of metal next to the blue X and starts peeling the lid back, tearing the metal in the direction of the arrows stamped into the metal&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you'll have to do now is replicate this behavior using a strong but narrow metal stick like nail scissors, a fine screwdriver or the prongs of a fork. I'll recommend a fork.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;With the bottle resting in an upright position on a firm surface, stick the fork horizontally into one of the holes marked by a green square, and directly underneath the small metal bridge next to the blue X.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hold the bottle and push the handle of the fork down, lifting the tip up. You're aiming to break this small metal bridge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You may need to work it from both sides, or even push the fork further so the tip of the prong comes out of the other green square hole and is past the rim of the bottle, then lever the fork upwards&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After you break this bridge, remove the fork and reinsert it in the direction of the stamped metal arrows so that it goes into one of the green square holes and comes out of the black triangle hole til the prong tip is past the rim of the bottle&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lever the fork upwards, and it will &amp;quot;lift the ring pull&amp;quot; tearing the metal as it goes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Resist the temptation to grasp the metal at any point with your fingers; it will have sharp edges that cut easily.. if you must grasp it, wrap it in something or wear gloves&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a pair of needle nosed pliers the whole operation could perhaps be simplified to sticking them into one of the green square holes, grasping the metal bridge with them then rotating in the necessary direction to roll in the direction of the stamped arrows, winding the metal around the tip of the pliers as you go&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-07-22T05:34:06.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23902" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-07-23T04:39:51.060" Score="0" ViewCount="223" Body="&lt;p&gt;How can I fix this kind of bent earphone jack? It still works if I constantly push it in, but it won't work if I don't push it, because it doesn't really fit inside anymore...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XDb2m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XDb2m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;the bented earphone jack&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31859" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2020-07-27T08:20:34.457" LastActivityDate="2020-07-27T08:20:34.457" Title="How to fix a bent earphone jack" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23903" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23902" CreationDate="2020-07-23T05:40:39.957" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best hack is a proper replacement. An electronics repair shop can do it for you in just a few minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you insist using the broken connector, you risk damaging the electronics in which you plug it, by creating some short-circuit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-07-23T05:40:39.957" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23904" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22453" CreationDate="2020-07-23T21:09:58.317" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Title: Spray alcohol, feed. The end!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A spritz of rubbing alcohol will instantly kill any insect. Plus, because alcohol is a disinfectant, there is no need to rinse. The alcohol simply dries up in a minute or two. So after you have killed the trail of ants by spritzing the alcohol from you spray bottle; lay down a mixture of borax and sweet-smelling maple syrup to kill the ant nest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here’s how: Put a sprinkle of borax on a formed piece of tin foil the size of your thumb ... then squirt 1 tsp. of the maple syrup in the middle. As the ants track over the borax they are poisoned. Then after they eat the syrup they go back to the colony with their &amp;quot;take-out&amp;quot; special for all the rest of the colony and Queen to eat. After a few days … no more ants because everybody dies.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(One final tip about the spray of alcohol. It will also kill flying nats, miscotos, house flies, and more ... they fall right out of the misty-fog-spray of your spray bottle.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31862" LastActivityDate="2020-07-23T21:09:58.317" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23905" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23870" CreationDate="2020-07-24T12:54:46.783" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A more sustainable alternative is using tools specifically made for this task, the &lt;strong&gt;clothes brush&lt;/strong&gt;, which I've always used to remove cat hairs from clothing. These are brushes with patches of a micro-Velcro-like material to which hairs and lint will stick:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KsKo1.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KsKo1.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are similar utensils called &lt;em&gt;lint removers&lt;/em&gt;, but I'm not sure if they are specifically helpful for removing hairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30494" LastActivityDate="2020-07-24T12:54:46.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23906" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23864" CreationDate="2020-07-24T23:52:07.700" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Science&lt;/strong&gt;: Soaps and detergents are made from long molecules that contain a head and tail. These molecules are called surfactants. The head of the molecule is attracted to water (hydrophilic) and the tail is attracted to grease and dirt (hydrophobic).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Problem&lt;/strong&gt;: There is no average recommended amount of detergent—no universal mark on the cap. The manufacturer cannot account for all the variables in your wash load.&#xA;All things being considered, the optimal amount of detergent is the amount that is required to remove the grease and dirt from your laundry—and no more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Answer&lt;/strong&gt;: The optimal amount must be determined by your kind of wash load each and every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Hack&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;Watch for soap bubbles&lt;/strong&gt;. A tiny excess amount of detergent produces soap bubbles during agitation after the tub is filled. (This passed on to me from a 'detergent engineer.'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The How&lt;/strong&gt;: After the tub has filled, add a minimum amount of detergent to the wash and let it mix thoroughly with agitation for a moment or two. Any soap bubbles?&#xA;Add a tiny bit more waiting until mixed thoroughly before you check again for bubbles&#xA;Use a pump-dispenser for convenience.&#xA;Stop as soon as you see a few bubbles. That's it for that load.&#xA;The amount of detergent will vary from load to load due to your particular circumstances for that load.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Given&lt;/strong&gt;: The only consideration is that the washer is not overloaded preventing proper agitation and that the washer is otherwise working properly which is a reasonable assumption.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-07-24T23:52:07.700" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23909" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23914" CreationDate="2020-07-25T08:20:22.097" Score="0" ViewCount="370" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know a trick to replace an e-clip while waiting for the shipment of a replacement?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An e-clip is a kind of &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circlip&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;circlip&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An E-Clip is a kind of shaft mounted retaining ring, which provides a larger than average retaining surface. It looks like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pPbxG.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pPbxG.png&quot; alt=&quot;E-clip&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(A snap ring looks like this:)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a01Jm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a01Jm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Snap ring&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9915" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-07-25T15:02:01.913" LastActivityDate="2020-07-25T20:55:10.437" Title="E-clip (temporary) alternative?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23910" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-07-25T13:14:04.367" Score="1" ViewCount="382" Body="&lt;p&gt;My baby brother chewed on the tip of my stylus pen, resulting in my iPad not responding to the touch of the pen anymore. It has chew marks on the sides, so I’m not sure how to fix that. I’m hoping it’s not permanently damaged. Is there anyway to make the pen work?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31870" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T07:03:55.390" Title="How do I fix a broken stylus pen? “Jamjake superfine bib active capacitive”" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23913" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23902" CreationDate="2020-07-25T20:41:25.673" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You get a pair of pliers and slowly and carefully bend it back straight. You then put the pliers down, grasp the plug in two hands and try to pull it apart with your fingers (try to break it using the same forces it will be subject to in-service). Pull at least twice as hard as you'd pull to get the plug out of the socket&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At this point one of two things will be the case:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The internals of the plug are secure and aligned enough that they work. You aren't able to pull them apart; it'll be fine until you can get around to replacing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The internals of the plug are weakened or break off while you're bending it back or pull testing it  - it was a goner anyway and now you can definitely know you need to replace it (and you don't have to pick it out of the socket of the phone :) )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;ps; quick note on terminology here: strictly speaking the jack is the socket into which the plug goes but people do variably use jack to mean either side of this (jack being a contraction of jack plug), so I've deliberately used plug and socket for clarity&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-07-26T07:53:39.877" LastActivityDate="2020-07-26T07:53:39.877" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23914" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23909" CreationDate="2020-07-25T20:55:10.437" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It depends on the application but I've done this before using mild steel; I cut a U shaped notch into a plate, the internal diameter of the U being a tight fit for the groove in the shaft, then bent one of the fingers of the plate so as to retain it on the shaft. It's not a high stress application; it retains the wheel on a lawn tractor&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pJJtT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/85lQ3.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've achieved similar results before using some steel wire wrapped around the shaft and twist locked, and in some cases I've drilled through the shaft and used a washer and split pin arrangement instead of an e clip&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-07-25T20:55:10.437" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23917" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7269" CreationDate="2020-07-26T07:33:17.233" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;For a water conservation alternative to the answer from @Lefty I find that having a wash cloth soaked in cold water is very beneficial.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wipe the wet wash cloth over your face to wet it and then wrap it around the front of your neck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cool water will cool the blood circulating around you as there is a main artery and vein in your neck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cloth will get warm after a while. Just go back for cold water again when needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27991" LastActivityDate="2020-07-26T07:33:17.233" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23921" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13579" CreationDate="2020-07-30T05:07:41.227" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The way I'd solve this is a little more involved:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;obtain a short micro usb female to male extension cable with a &amp;quot;comes out of the keyboard and turns left&amp;quot; design&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take the keyboard apart&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Which way you go now depends on how much room there is inside the case and the general construction;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Simple:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;move the circuit board that the connector is on so that the connector is further away from the case edge&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;plug the extension cable into the board&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Harder, use if there is a lack of space in the case:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;carefully shave the extension lead plug away so it's just the tiny connector with the wires attached (it doesn't have to be a turns left one if this is your plan)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;connect the connector, then bend the wires so that the circuit board can be refit with only slight repositioning&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hardest, use if the circuit board cannot be moved:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;shave the plug away to expose the wiring so you can see the wire colors&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cut the plug off, skin the wires&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;solder the wires up to the right place. You don't have to desolder the connector but it might make life easier if you do&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Easier but uglier and possibly still unreliable, if the circuit board cannot be moved:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;connect the connector to the board like normal&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;as close as possible to the plug, cut a small amount of the keyboard case away in a U shape, on the seam of where the top and bottom join&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut away only as much as necessary to squeeze the cable into, not a gaping hole&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;lead the wire through the notch and into the case&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You now have some modified keyboard with a connected wire that is inside the case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cut a U shaped notch on the seam of the keyboard where the top and bottom halves join&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make sure the notch doesn't have sharp edges&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;knot the extension lead so the knot will be just inside the case when the wire is lead out through the hole, put the wire in the notch&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;reassemble the case&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You now have a keyboard that is much more like the wires keyboards of old. Providing a connector where they did is incredibly bad design of Lenovo: they should have had a recess under the keyboard so the plug doesn't protrude with a built in way to trap the wire, like an S shape groove into which the wire is pressed&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I wouldn't bother with strain relief; if the extension wire breaks, just replace it, an operation that should be simpler next time&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your task will be made easier by the kind of extension you choose. It might be that a 180 works better than a turns left. It might be that you can find an extension with a super slim plug already. You might get away with getting something like this one and just fastening it to the underside of the keyboard:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/12AkR.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could affix this by drilling two holes in the case, laying the wire between them then using a zip tie between the holes and over the wire&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might even be able to find a wire with a preferred sticky pad like this one I have here. I've no idea where this came from but it has a 180 degree connector and a pad pre formed with a 3M VHB (it might help you search) coated sticker to attach it to a device:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/VGZO9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-07-30T05:07:41.227" CommentCount="0" CommunityOwnedDate="2020-07-30T05:07:41.227" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23923" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23760" CreationDate="2020-07-31T10:01:38.187" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;So this is a USB device. Right?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For every USB device you can find out the USB manufacturer and probably model. &lt;a href=&quot;https://superuser.com/questions/327356/how-can-i-find-the-manufacturer-and-model-for-a-usb-flash-drive&quot;&gt;Here is how it could be done in Windows&lt;/a&gt;.&#xA;In Linux this can be done using &lt;a href=&quot;https://linux.die.net/man/8/lsusb&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;lsusb&lt;/a&gt; command.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having manufacturer and model you can search e.g. on amazon or any other such service for the same keyboard/set. Probably you can find used ones or even broken ones to get spare parts (keys) from them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9461" LastActivityDate="2020-07-31T10:01:38.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23925" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="23934" CreationDate="2020-08-01T01:25:38.577" Score="3" ViewCount="553" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.spiral.com.br/produto/fragmentadora-de-papel-8fls-partic-cd-cartao-c800-app-tech-cx-1-un/299302&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;paper shredder&lt;/a&gt; with some damaged gears, which are from the CD shredding slot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qVHWO.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qVHWO.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Damaged shredder gears&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some info over the web about how to repair plastic gears with resin. However, I'm not comfortable whether such repairs would handle the strength required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And looking for new ones, I've found out a plethora of gears suppliers. However, it seems very unlikely to find out one with the same specifications.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any recommendation on how to repair these gears?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gear Measurements&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gear 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Number of teeth: 24&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Outside Diameter: 40.0mm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pitch height: 3~4mm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pitch thickness: 5.6mm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gear 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Number of teeth: 25&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Outside Diameter: 40.5mm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pitch height: 3~4mm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pitch thickness: 5.1mm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31902" LastEditorUserId="31902" LastEditDate="2020-08-01T20:35:17.370" LastActivityDate="2020-08-03T05:46:54.487" Title="Damaged Gears from a Paper Shredder" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;appliances&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23931" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23925" CreationDate="2020-08-02T22:38:46.957" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am pretty sure you can find replacements on Amazon or ebay with those specific dimensions. I'm sure they have the correct gears. There is a step by step guide to replacing the gears on this site- ifixit.com/guide/amazonbasics+B0050BPWBQ+Shredding+Gears+Replacement/60193&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31910" LastActivityDate="2020-08-02T22:38:46.957" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23932" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2020-08-03T01:42:38.333" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I do like in spy movies. Metal ashtray + lighter. Do it right after receiving a package so it does not accumulate. We don't want smoke. This works for both pure paper and sticker like labels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31914" LastActivityDate="2020-08-03T01:42:38.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23933" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23910" CreationDate="2020-08-03T05:30:22.740" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I’m sure you already tried/looked for this, but there is usually an extra tip in the packaging of the stylus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31915" LastActivityDate="2020-08-03T05:30:22.740" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23934" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23925" CreationDate="2020-08-03T05:46:54.487" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I honestly doubt you'll find replacement parts for 2 reasons:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Most people don't bother repairing any appliances anymore because buying new is cheaper than paying for repairs.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Manufacturers don't want you to repair broken appliances because they only make money from sales of new appliances, not from sales of spare parts.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you could do is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Browse ebay or a local market platform for someone offering a used paper shredder of the same model. I suspect most people only use the paper slot so you may be able to scavange the gears from the used machine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or order these specific gears to be 3D printed or laser cut according to your specifications. There are several tools available online that can digitally design gears of the same dimensions as the ones you want to replace.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you go for 3D print, the gears must be &lt;strong&gt;resin printed&lt;/strong&gt; to be able to withstand force. The cheaper extrusion prints don't form strong enough bonds between layers and would probaly break at the first test run. Resin printers print a whole layer in one go and the layers adhere to one another very strongly. Make sure your digital gear is completely filled in the center (to form a strong solid body) or the printer may replace all that material with a grid pattern, which is sufficient for most applications but not what you want.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Laser cuts offer insane precision and a wide range of materials that can be cut, but I'm afraid you'd have to go for steel (more expensive) because acryllic sheets (cheaper) are known to be brittle, especially at sharp angles, and I doubt wood (cheapest) would do much better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-08-03T05:46:54.487" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23935" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23583" CreationDate="2020-08-03T19:51:33.080" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do not use bleach! The color will completely fade and change from the bleach and ruin the rug. To clean it, I would recommend an enzymatic cleaner which I found to work quite well. Vinegar and dish soap should work also.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31910" LastActivityDate="2020-08-03T19:51:33.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23936" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23599" CreationDate="2020-08-03T19:54:21.580" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;easiest way is to get some baking soda, vinegar, and dish soap and mix them together into a spray preferably. Spray the whole surface with the mixture, and you should be able to wipe it off&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31910" LastActivityDate="2020-08-03T19:54:21.580" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23939" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-08-04T22:15:23.030" Score="2" ViewCount="201" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to attach a flat little multitool, a little earplug canister, and a little LED light to my keyring, but their bulk means the keyring won't lie relatively flattish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I put these bulkier items on small 1cm-diameter split keyrings, and slip those onto the keyring. This works great! The bulky stuff is a little farther away from the bulky parts of regular keys, so the key pile lies relatively flat. But after a while, the thin, fine-gauge wires that comprise those little keyrings come unraveled, snag on clothes and bags, and eventually drop what they're holding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some alternatives?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I haven't had great luck with the threaded, locking twisted wire keyrings. They're too big for what I'm looking for. (Haven't seen them smaller than 1.25&amp;quot; diameter)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I don't like attaching a bunch of slightly larger keyrings to a carabiner. Because I just end up leaving stuff behind. I want the big bulky, single keyring, with a bunch of little things attached.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28313" LastEditorUserId="28313" LastEditDate="2021-02-24T23:19:36.517" LastActivityDate="2021-02-25T17:35:40.417" Title="What can I use to attach bulky things to my keyring?" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;keys&gt;&lt;fastener&gt;&lt;every-day-carry&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23940" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="301" CreationDate="2020-08-05T09:16:14.987" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;One trick I have used often while camping.  If you have available a pressurised plant sprayer - like one of these...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cL4Cwm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/cL4Cwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Plant sprayer&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;... Obviously one that is clean of any weedkiller or insecticide.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you fill it with water and leave it in full sun for a while.  To finish you can top up with a kettle of hot water.  Pressurize it, then spray yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It may sound weird but it works remarkably well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="6994" LastActivityDate="2020-08-05T09:16:14.987" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23942" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-08-05T15:36:03.767" Score="5" ViewCount="151" Body="&lt;p&gt;I like to use my laptop outdoors, but it's often so bright outside that I can barely see my screen - even with the brightness turned all the way up. I've often wondered: What if opened a LCD screen and removed the back-light and anything totally opaque. I could add a light diffusing film if necessary to smooth things out. Then I could sit outside, with some bright scenery in my foreground. This would filter through the back of my screen in lieu of the digital back-light. There wouldn't be a need to auto-adjust the brightness either since if a cloud covered the sun, the screen would receive proportionally less light from behind. It would probably save battery power too, if I did it to a laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Has anyone thought of doing this before? It seems like it wouldn't be that difficult. I'm not about to ruin my laptop by tearing it apart, but maybe I'll tear apart a secondary monitor that I could plug into with VGA or HDMI. I'd love to hear from someone who's tried this. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31931" LastActivityDate="2020-08-06T08:28:00.817" Title="Could I remove the back-light from an LCD screen and let sunlight illuminate it from behind?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23944" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23942" CreationDate="2020-08-05T16:33:15.240" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could do that; but, it's much simpler to make a &lt;strong&gt;laptop sun shade&lt;/strong&gt; from a cardboard box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Open the flaps and put the box on its side. Put the laptop inside the box and the shadow will allow you to see the screen much more easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h1Vc1.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h1Vc1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Laptop sun-shade box&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UYZrP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UYZrP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Laptop sun-shade box hack&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The upside to this hack is that you'll be able to use your laptop in normal circumstances too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There might be even more solutions that use shade rather than tools.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-08-05T16:39:44.353" LastActivityDate="2020-08-05T16:39:44.353" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23945" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23942" CreationDate="2020-08-06T08:28:00.817" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You'd have to find a way to make sure the display is illuminated evenly by white light. If you just remove the back panel and the backlight reflector, you'd be able to see the scenery through the display, which would make the display hard to read.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So you'd end up with a sort of funnel attached to the back of the monitor, letting light in from above and reflecting it into the monitor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, if you modify an external monitor, you get a setup that's a lot bulkier than just using your laptop: you have to run an extension cord into the yard to power the monitor, you need a monitor stand and a monitor cable. The viewing angle gets worse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-08-06T08:28:00.817" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23948" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21399" CreationDate="2020-08-07T07:01:38.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've finally come across a material that works as a wrapping to make a slippery surface sticky. It's used for this by other people, and after a bit of testing, it seems to work. (I haven't yet used it enough to know whether it slowly slips like silicone rubber does.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The material I have in hand is Shushi double sided fabric backed adhesive tape (probably not widely available, I think it's the company's tape 99 in China). It feels like tarred fabric and is slightly stretchy. It is not very sticky but has a bit of grip when wrapped tightly. I gather double sided hockey tape is the same material and would also work, so long as the adhesive can grip low surface energy plastics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2020-08-07T07:13:54.637" LastActivityDate="2020-08-07T07:13:54.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23949" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5674" CreationDate="2020-08-07T10:59:33.077" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Usually, I just take a picture of the label with my phone and then zoom in to the image to read. For example reading nutrition info off a choc/lolly bar the size of my thumb. Zooming in and taking a pic might be better with newer phones I suppose. With this approach, you don't have to carry an additional thing with you when you go the shops and need to read tiny labels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31765" LastActivityDate="2020-08-07T10:59:33.077" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23950" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21399" CreationDate="2020-08-07T14:00:20.487" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;HACK&lt;/strong&gt; used to make a cord-wrapped handle does NOT use anything sticky to hold it it place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The handle wraps are held in place by tension using an old technique referred to as &amp;quot;&lt;strong&gt;whipping&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;quot; or a &amp;quot;&lt;strong&gt;whip knot&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;quot; which uses the rope itself as the &amp;quot;hold.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lQV5x.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/lQV5x.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Diagram: Common Whipping&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can learn and use the technique referred to as &amp;quot;Whipping a handle.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSW829yStx0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here's someone to demonstrate making a saucepan handle by whipping.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's it pure and simple. &lt;strong&gt;The HACK&lt;/strong&gt;: DON'T USE ANYTHING STICKY.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-08-07T17:23:06.323" LastActivityDate="2020-08-07T17:23:06.323" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23952" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13312" CreationDate="2020-08-09T11:47:59.277" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had the same problem with my P1 Gen2, i7-9850H (a quite expensive laptop), and had a wide range of discoloration on my touchpad. It seems discoloration but actually it's oil, smeared from your fingers which got deep into the plastic. To remove, use &lt;strong&gt;only&lt;/strong&gt; a detergent like Palmolive OXY (full is about 3 CA$) + water on a clean cotton cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used it as above rubbing firmly for a minute or so and afterwards used the same cloth washed completely just with the water. The detergent + water completely removed the oil left on the trackpad. Now my trackpad is as new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31953" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-08-14T17:50:04.773" LastActivityDate="2020-08-14T17:50:04.773" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23953" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-08-10T16:46:56.500" Score="1" ViewCount="605" Body="&lt;p&gt;My Yardman MTD riding mower has a deck with a belt that's engaged only when I want to start cutting grass. The deck belt loops around a number of pulleys, and sometimes slips when I go too quickly in long grass, or at a regular speed through thick grass. When the belt slips, the blades slow down so that the grass isn't cut well, and the friction causes the belt to deteriorate faster. I started wondering if there was a way to prevent this, other than mowing really slowly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I should clarify that this is an old beat up mower, and the previous owner already made modifications - with various results. For instance, I can't raise or lower the deck height. So how do you keep a riding mower belt from slipping?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31931" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-08-11T19:11:19.220" LastActivityDate="2020-08-13T06:21:27.390" Title="Prevent Riding-Mower deck v-belt from slipping in tall or wet grass" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23954" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23953" CreationDate="2020-08-10T16:46:56.500" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rosin/Pine sap.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I remembered that baseball players sometimes use rosin in their gloves to keep the baseball from slipping out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;&amp;quot;Rosin, also known as colophony, is the sap or sticky substance that comes from pine and spruce trees.&#xA; Its stickiness lends itself to being used in a wide range of products.&amp;quot;&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://dermnetnz.org/topics/rosin-allergy/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I went over to a grove of pine trees, pulled off a clump of sap on the side, and rubbed it on the pulleys and belt of my mower. Then, to clean my hands off I had to use another trick: I rubbed my hands in vegetable oil until the sap mixed with the oil. Then I washed it all off with normal hand-soap. The belt hasn't slipped yet!! And now I can mow through taller grass at full-speed. It works great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I should clarify that this is an old beat up mower, and the previous owner already made modifications - with various results. For instance, I can't raise or lower the deck height. In general it's best not to deviate from the operation manual on a newer mower. When reviving old equipment however, sometimes you need to be resourceful. Otherwise it's time to replace major components or buy something brand new. I could get a faster stronger mower, but this hack has saved me time and money. Also, sometimes the grass is just thicker in certain spots on my lawn where water drains more frequently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31931" LastEditorUserId="31931" LastEditDate="2020-08-11T19:09:38.937" LastActivityDate="2020-08-11T19:09:38.937" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23958" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7812" CreationDate="2020-08-11T22:12:04.393" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This may seem to be a simple approach but here it goes. 2 options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;2 separate coolers, one for beers one for food. If you don't open the food cooler till the morning the cooling will last much longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The easier option: place your beers in the freezer as well not long enough for them to freeze but maybe 5 hours they would drop to -4 &amp;gt; -7 degrees, but not freeze. Therefore bottles or cans are not damaged but cold enough that they will double the life of your cooler as they will continue to cool all the time they are in there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31963" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-09-04T17:29:10.470" LastActivityDate="2020-09-04T17:29:10.470" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23960" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17887" CreationDate="2020-08-13T01:50:15.667" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whack ice tray on a hard surface, my friend used the countertop. Worked perfectly. Make sure to give a good whack. And enjoy your ice cubes!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31972" LastActivityDate="2020-08-13T01:50:15.667" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23961" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23953" CreationDate="2020-08-13T06:21:27.390" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two things to consider: first, that older mowers usually have automobile-type fan belts in them which slip and wear out quickly. You need to try drive belts designed specifically for garden tractors and not cars. They last much longer and grip better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, you can buy aerosol &lt;em&gt;belt dressing&lt;/em&gt; at auto supply stores which, when sprayed on the belt, increases the coefficient of friction between the belt and the pulley sheave and eliminates slippage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-08-13T06:21:27.390" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23962" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17887" CreationDate="2020-08-14T03:26:06.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Stick a butter knife down the side of each cup and use the leverage to pop the cubes out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22214" LastActivityDate="2020-08-14T03:26:06.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23964" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-08-15T15:30:45.663" Score="7" ViewCount="2269" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes one would like to stop a burning incense stick after a while, before it is completely consumed. If you don't want to keep around it to, for example, put it under water, you can always break it in short pieces. However this can make it more difficult to hold them or to completely burn them afterwards. What are other alternatives to time-out the parfume?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11455" LastActivityDate="2020-08-15T16:51:52.817" Title="Stopping an incense stick from burning" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23965" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23964" CreationDate="2020-08-15T15:30:45.663" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;One simple alternative is to put a small wire coil around the stick at the point you want it to stop. This will make the heat dissipate and will lower the coal temperature, preventing the combustion to continue and finishing the process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bexW0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/bexW0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Stick with coil&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The picture shows a coil ready for the next short combustion. A tight single loop would suffice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="11455" LastActivityDate="2020-08-15T15:30:45.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23966" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23964" CreationDate="2020-08-15T16:27:34.040" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;To stop an incense stick before it has burned to its end so that it can be relit when desired:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Reusable Hack: Fold a piece of aluminum foil a few times into a strip and bend that in half over the glowing end of the glowing tip of the incense for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Two things will extinguish the material: the foil will remove oxygen to snuff the oxidation and the foil will absorb the heat from the ember.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-08-15T16:27:34.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23967" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23964" CreationDate="2020-08-15T16:51:52.817" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is my hack: a small spring clip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is a loose fit on the incense stick, but does not slide on its own because of the shallow angle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7cty6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7cty6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The burn will extinguish soon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-08-15T16:51:52.817" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23968" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23939" CreationDate="2020-08-15T22:38:02.140" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are several shapes of carabiner like hooks and connectors on the market. I am personally fond of S shaped ones that are available from about 5 mm by 10 mm to about 40 by 80 mm, or an even wider range.&#xA;Out of door activity shops often stock these and other solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lifehack solution would be, for me at least, a piece of string closed with a good knot instead of your small key rings, or even the bigger one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2020-08-15T22:38:02.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23969" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-08-16T07:05:47.327" Score="2" ViewCount="55" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the so called gallery apartment of my friend the hot and bad air accumulates in the upper area in which the bed room is located. The gallery bed room is stacked on top of the bath room and has no inner walls.  Unfortunately there is only one window on the ground floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Opening the window and the main door helps to ventilate the ground floor but the fresh air doesn’t exchange with the air in the upper area of apartment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ground area&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;|————————————————————————|&#xA;|                        / door&#xA;/ window door   ————————-|&#xA;|               | bath   | &#xA;|        Stairs~| room   |&#xA;|———————————————————————-|&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Upper area (no floor in between)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;|————————————————————————|&#xA;|                : bed   |&#xA;|                : room  |&#xA;|                :       | &#xA;|        Stairs~ :       |&#xA;|———————————————————————-|&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Legend:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;| Wall&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;: Edge of bedroom floor (no wall)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried to put a tower fan in the bedroom but that doesn’t help much. Should I rather try to blow air from the window side in an upwards direction towards the bedroom? Or should I try to blow air from the bedroom towards the window?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I fix the air flow to ventilate the bed room? It’s mostly about air quality rather than temperature. Even there is a clear difference in temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Installing a ceiling fan is not an option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31987" LastEditorUserId="31987" LastEditDate="2020-08-16T07:20:11.737" LastActivityDate="2020-08-17T06:05:37.700" Title="Fix air flow in single window gallery apartment" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;bedroom&gt;&lt;air&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23970" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15069" CreationDate="2020-08-16T09:47:53.717" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You make a paste with the baking soda and water. it is the best cleaning solution I have ever used. It also cleans the buildup off of a curling iron and oil lamps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31988" LastActivityDate="2020-08-16T09:47:53.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23971" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23969" CreationDate="2020-08-17T05:05:52.870" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I recommend the following, if the layout permits it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can buy a product called &lt;em&gt;dryer duct&lt;/em&gt; which is a large flexible tube of corrugated aluminum which is used to connect the exhaust port of a clothes dryer to a feed-thru vent in a wall. By pulling on the tube ends you can stretch it out and increase its length like an accordion and then bend it into curved shapes and around corners. Lengths of it can be grafted together with splices consisting of short bits of rigid aluminum tube that is a slip fit inside the end of the dryer duct, and then held in place with silver duct tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also buy an electric fan called a &lt;em&gt;muffin fan&lt;/em&gt; which is used to cool off electronic gear. These come in various sizes and air moving capacities; you want one that runs on the AC mains voltage in the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The dryer duct is soft enough that it is possible to deform one of its ends into a square cross-section that is a slip fit over the squarish external frame of the muffin fan, which was chosen to be large enough to allow a close fit with the squared duct. You fit it into the duct so the fan is pushing air into that end of the duct. You then fix it in place in the end of the duct as best as possible with more duct tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the fan is running it will draw air out of the room and push it into the duct. What you do is position the fan end near the open window and the other end up in the loft area, near the bed, so it will deliver outdoor air into the loft area near the bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The duct is lightweight and can be suspended by thin wire that is affixed to the walls and ceiling with picture hanger hooks on small nails.  You equip the duct with a hanger every 3 to 4 feet of length. If this sounds worthwhile to you I can furnish photos of how I did this in my shop, if you message me through my webpage (listed in my user profile).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-08-17T05:05:52.870" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23972" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23969" CreationDate="2020-08-17T06:05:37.700" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;@nielsnielsen&lt;/strong&gt; already provides you a hack with the flexible tube and the ventilator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, the best / proper solution, (even if you do not have he rights to implement it - it is your friend's property) is to have (install) a window in the &amp;quot;bedroom&amp;quot; area (the same wall with the &amp;quot;door&amp;quot;). That window would allow the improper air to be released outside, while fresh air could come inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might suggest you friend to implement such solution, and he might agree to it. Or might not. It is worth a try, anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another hack (less efficient) would be to use two ventilators:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;One to push the bedroom air downwards towards the &amp;quot;window door&amp;quot;;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A second ventilator to push the air out through the &amp;quot;window door&amp;quot;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-08-17T06:05:37.700" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23973" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-08-17T14:19:51.820" Score="3" ViewCount="119" Body="&lt;p&gt;The chocolate powder I bought to add in milk came in plastic jar. Now accidentally one must have added a wet spoon to take the powder out. Now the fine powder has changed into sticky big stony masses, which are difficult to take out from the small mouth of the plastic jar. A lot of quantity is left and I don't want it to waste.&#xA;Right now what I do is put a spoon and try to break a big mass into small chunk so that it can come out from the mouth.&#xA;Or I try to hammer the mass so that powder can be formed, but that is very much time consuming and my hands ache after this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any idea/hack for this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31712" LastEditorUserId="31712" LastEditDate="2020-08-20T21:37:11.467" LastActivityDate="2020-08-20T21:37:11.467" Title="What to do with big pieces of chocolate milk powder" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23974" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23973" CreationDate="2020-08-17T18:01:25.043" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;At first, I was going to suggest breaking up the lumps in a more scientific way, by splitting them into smaller pieces with something like a chisel. But I have thought of a &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pour warm water into the jar, not too full. Let it stand, stirring and prodding occasionally with a fork, until the lumps of chocolate have broken up and dissolved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Next step is to freeze the liquid chocolate into portions, like you would make  ice or orange cubes, and keep them in the freezer. When you want a milky chocolate drink, defrost one or more cubes and stir into the milk. It might take one or two drinks to get the right amount of chocolate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-08-18T07:59:34.737" LastActivityDate="2020-08-18T07:59:34.737" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23975" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-08-17T21:33:35.693" Score="5" ViewCount="113" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hj62H.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hj62H.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Doorjamb with stains&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;I'm a commercial painter and the building I'm working has several hollow metal door jambs that have some really, REALLY tough stains on them. It definitely looks like some type of liquid caused them by the pattern of the stains; splattering and runs.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;There was/is no residue from the liquid, however I tried wiping the areas down with several cleaners and plain water; vinegar, ammonia, dish soap, baking soda, simple green, etc. I haven't tried any heavy duty chemicals however I did use my normal routine of ; mineral spirits, denatured alcohol, acetone, laquer thinner, toluene/xylene etc. I've also sanded into the metal a bit so as to remove a thin layer but not so much as to have to use bondo to repair a low spot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've hit the areas several times with shellac, oil based primers, and even epoxy and they keep coming through everything I've thrown at them.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;I have encountered some tough stains in my 25 years as a painter and have never had this problem.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;One or possibly more of the aforementioned methods has always taken care of anything I've had to deal&#xA;with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've asked several paint store reps and have asked around the construction community as well as other fellow painters and am coming up with nothing more.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;In researching, the only thing I can really figure it to be would be a deep etching of some sort, I guess meaning that some type of acid got spilled and splashed around somewhere along the line before I got to them. I talked to all the superintendents on this job site and nobody has any idea of how it could have happened here so I'm left to assume that it happened somewhere between the factory and here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know a whole lot about steel door jamb manufacturing so I wouldn't really be able to tell what types of acids might be splashing around at them nor where they might be kept along the way from there to here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If anyone has any insight into what I might be able to do to eliminate these stains, I would greatly appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This hospital is getting ready to open for business and all the contractors can come up with for a solution is to replace the jambs. There's probably between 15 and 20 of them and I'd rather not have to come back here to repaint them all while this is a fully functioning medical facility. Anybody who works on these buildings will understand why! Thanks in advance for any info.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31997" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2020-12-27T13:45:09.213" LastActivityDate="2020-12-28T09:25:16.507" Title="Any insight about suspect &quot;acid&quot; stains on new hollow metal door jambs?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;paint&gt;&lt;stain&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23976" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24001" CreationDate="2020-08-18T08:10:52.540" Score="1" ViewCount="71" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used the filter put on ventilator cover (like sticker), but it wasn't peeled off completely. It was also tainted by dust so looks dirty. The ventilator cover is made by plastic. How can I remove it with less damage?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28314" LastEditorUserId="29722" LastEditDate="2020-10-16T08:56:46.403" LastActivityDate="2020-10-16T08:56:46.403" Title="How to remove adhesive residue from ventilator cover without damaging it?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23979" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11850" CreationDate="2020-08-19T23:41:37.163" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A humidifier in your bedroom while you sleep is a great option, as well as Secaris nasal gel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32012" LastActivityDate="2020-08-19T23:41:37.163" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23980" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23939" CreationDate="2020-08-20T11:39:31.270" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, buy several small standard spiral keyrings, about half-inch size. When you link 2 or more together, you get a short chain between your device and the main keyring. Now everything can pivot and lay flat. Also I use the smaller key rings to organize groups of keys on my main key ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32014" LastActivityDate="2020-08-20T11:39:31.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23982" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17273" CreationDate="2020-08-21T07:40:46.223" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a similar problem from a brown leather belt. I found that it was staining some of my trousers and the dye was even seeping through to stain a couple of my shirts underneath. I think it was because the belt was bare leather which had not been sealed with paint or a coating. The stains are very hard to remove. Vinegar is supposed to be very good at removing stains. I think you have to soak clothes in a bucket of water with half a cup of spirit vinegar for a couple of hours and then rinse them out. Or make a paste out of vinegar and salt and rub it on the stain. Then rinse it out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32022" LastActivityDate="2020-08-21T07:40:46.223" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23983" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-08-21T08:11:38.230" Score="5" ViewCount="153" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am forced to use an old storage room for work as there is some really loud construction work going on in an adjacent building, located near my current working room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem is that the storage room's air quality is terrible. I have dusted, mopped and vacuum cleaned the room however the air quality still appears to be really bad. I have left the window of that room open as well for a few days however that still hasn't improved the air quality.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are some carpets,blankets etc inside the wardrobes. I suspect that the smell might be due to this, but not sure again, as the wardrobes are all closed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get rid of the horrible smell? Sitting there for an entire day just feels so miserable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29513" LastActivityDate="2020-09-25T11:29:36.853" Title="How to improve air quality in an old storage room?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;smell&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;air&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23984" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23983" CreationDate="2020-08-21T09:06:38.880" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My first attempt would indeed be to inspect the wardrobes. If there's a continuous source of bad smell somewhere, you can throw all the fresh air in you want, but it will continue to come back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, it can really take much time to expel bad smells which have been in a room for a long time. Especially if it is only a small window letting the air in. Things you can consider:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Leave the door open, and more windows/doors on the other side, as to create some kind of draft. If the wind blows from the right direction (preferably out of the storage room window), a powerful draft can really help. The downside might be that the rest of the building might catch a bit of the bad smell.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a fan near the window to get more fresh air in.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put some small bowls or plates with some cleaning vinegar in the room. It's cheap and rather effective in removing unwanted odours.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5345" LastActivityDate="2020-08-21T09:06:38.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23985" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23193" CreationDate="2020-08-21T15:46:29.860" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hot water is known to denature some allergens.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There's special laundry detergent that's designed for allergy sufferers. It will neutralize the allergens either using chemicals or enzymes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Finally if you want to try the natural route, try using a cup of vinegar and hot water combination. The comb should have a denaturing effect as well.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7506" LastActivityDate="2020-08-21T15:46:29.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23986" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23983" CreationDate="2020-08-22T08:12:25.133" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Textiles like carpets, blankets and old clothing are like sponges for bad smells. So first of all clean out the closets. If you're not allowed to throw away the stuff in there, put it into big plastic sacks and close them as airtight as possible. If that's too much trouble, tape all the gaps between the doors of the closet shut with painters tape to trap the bad air inside the closet. This won't work perfectly, but maybe well enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the room has a carpet or similar flooring (like many office spaces have), that's another possible source of bad smells. Unfortunately throwing it out or covering it airtight is not a practical solution. I suggest spraying it with an odor neutralizing detergent. First test the detergent in a small corner to make sure it doesn't change the color of the flooring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And lastly there are odor neutralizing candles, room sprays and oils. Since you must work in that room, trying to cover the bad smell will only result in more of a headache. But some of these air refresheners come with very little own scent and instead release chemicals that break down the bad smell in the air. I have made good experiences with products that promise to neutralize the smell of cigarette smoke. &lt;strong&gt;Be aware that open fire and therefore lighting a candle is probably forbidden or dangerous there!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-08-22T08:12:25.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23987" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23983" CreationDate="2020-08-22T20:41:59.137" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Which is worse, the loud construction work or the smelly room?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; would be to try working in the original room with either a &lt;em&gt;sound neutralizer / noise cancelling&lt;/em&gt; device, or loud music, perhaps with headphones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-08-22T20:41:59.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23988" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22908" CreationDate="2020-08-23T07:21:15.283" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Idk if this has been mentioned yet but I always save those little square alcohol wipes that come prepackaged. The ones you see at doctor's offices and hospitals to wipe a person's finger before collecting a blood sample. They're often included in screen protector kits. You could buy an entire box and use them as needed or when other options aren't as easily available. I put regular isopropyl alcohol in one of my mini travel perfume bottles to carry with me. It easily fits in a purse or pants pocket. Spray your phone screen and wipe it with a clean piece of paper towel or a clean bit of cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32034" LastActivityDate="2020-08-23T07:21:15.283" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23989" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23260" CreationDate="2020-08-23T10:24:24.603" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Carry some toothpicks to office. How about pressing the buttons using some toothpicks?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29513" LastActivityDate="2020-08-23T10:24:24.603" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23990" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3663" CreationDate="2020-08-23T11:09:13.647" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that Brown leather causes the most staining. I had two brown leather belts and when my clothes got wet from sweat the brown leather dye stained my trousers and seeped through and stained my shirts. I didn't noticed for a few days. I have found that leather dye stain are very hard to remove. I think oxygen containing stain removers work best on them. Use patent leather goods instead which are plastic coated leather. Or artificial leather which is made from fabric and coated with plastic to look like leather. I now use fake leather belts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32035" LastActivityDate="2020-08-23T11:09:13.647" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23991" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15380" CreationDate="2020-08-23T21:08:15.147" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I haven't actually used this way yet, but I'm, like, 99% sure it'll work. Flip the notebook upside down when the cover has come off and use the back as a cover, The back pages won't have been battered and will stick reasonably well until time catches up with them. Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32037" LastActivityDate="2020-08-23T21:08:15.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="23997" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23976" CreationDate="2020-08-26T04:32:30.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rubbing alcohol that is 70 percent isopropanol alcohol dissolves the adhesive on stickers. Moisten a cloth with it. Use a plastic dish scrubbing pad to help break up the adhesive residue. Repeat as often as needed. I understand that it is much safer because isn't 100 percent pure alcohol. I can be purchased at a pharmacy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Personally I wouldn't recommend ether, white spirit, or lighter fluid. They may be effective but the vapors can be easily ignited by static discharge. If you inhale ether it will render you unconcious. The others are potientially toxic if inhaled or absorbed on the skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2020-08-26T04:32:30.780" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24000" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="64" CreationDate="2020-08-27T14:46:43.320" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Raccoons do not like the smell of Ammonia. Possibly make a few trays filled with Ammonia &amp;amp; place around dumpster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32057" LastActivityDate="2020-08-27T14:46:43.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24001" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23976" CreationDate="2020-08-27T19:25:39.447" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Certainly you can use sharp chemicals like alcohol, but especially on plastic I would not recommend to start with that. First I would try water and soap. Then non-alcoholic glass cleaner. Then you can buy a special fluid, made exactly for your case. You have to google for that, but it´s not so special. Big stores do have this label residue cleaner for about $10. It this still doesn´t work, you can try with alcohol (more or less mixed with water). Some label-glue can be removed with lots of work (rubbing with paper). Sometimes the label-glue changes the color of the plastic underneath, with no chance to undo this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32060" LastActivityDate="2020-08-27T19:25:39.447" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24003" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13341" CreationDate="2020-08-29T04:36:49.770" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;They are coming in through the bilco door we have, I am using &lt;strong&gt;Sevin&lt;/strong&gt; which does work and salt which dehydrates them.&#xA;There is a ledge that you have to step over that has Sevin all over it and the edges on the upper wall of the bastiges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32073" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-09-01T17:08:54.403" LastActivityDate="2020-09-01T17:08:54.403" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24004" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19411" CreationDate="2020-08-31T17:46:51.767" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;In response to the MacK McF post, I believe there is possibly a third type of robocall - the just plain nuisance call where the number is called just to put the receiver of the call to some effort without any intention of the caller having any kind of communication (no response when the phone is answered followed by a quick disconnect).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My other comment is about the numbers being randomly generated. I live in a large city of several million people and get way too many calls to be random. Otherwise each neighbor would be getting a similar amount of calls. This just doesn't happen. I believe numbers are more than likely from a list.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My feeling is that robocalls come generally from one major entity with possibly one or two calls from another source. If the receiver of the call doesn't respond the caller tries caller ID tactic using different caller IDs ex. local prefix and name (I don't know the name of everyone in my city, do you?), VOIP number, random state/city ID (like a person is going to get excited and answer a call from Watts CA or Washington DC), unavailable ID (but sometimes this can be a legit call), some kind of legit org sounding name or initials like MS or DMV. They continue to throw these out there until there is a response.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Being polite and asking to be removed or by pressing 9 simply doesn't do anything. Nothing is generated to a computer for removal. The computers being used are for personal use only and are not connected to some &amp;quot;Do Not Call&amp;quot; database. It all seems to point back to just an individual entity making nuisance calls.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best method I've found to at least reduce the frequency of robocalls is to use up as much of their time as possible with no possible conclusion for them other than for them to make the disconnect themselves. To do this answer the phone and only make a decently loud enough hum like sound that is intended to activate their sensor and flag your call as active (to get a live person on the other end rather than just the robo connection) then just grunt or groan to their questions until they hang up. DO NOT ever say &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; or indicate the affirmative as this can be recorded and edited into a bogus recording indicating your approval for a subscription of some kind of service which I've been told can be a lengthy process to get cleared up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32086" LastEditorUserId="32086" LastEditDate="2020-08-31T18:08:49.480" LastActivityDate="2020-08-31T18:08:49.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24005" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23975" CreationDate="2020-08-31T21:51:17.343" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is absolutely no way a &amp;quot;stain&amp;quot; could remain on a surface &lt;strong&gt;sanded down to bare, solid,&lt;/strong&gt; metal. The stain must be migrating from somewhere else, e.g., along a blister, underneath nearby paint; or it could be wiped or dripped onto the surface, e.g. from lubricant applied to the mating door surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some other ideas:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is someone or something rubbing against the entry?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is this a laboratory, where volatile or corrosive chemicals are stored, that might evaporate or  get splashed onto the surface?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is someone using a cleaner or disinfectant on the door?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Are there leaks &lt;em&gt;from above&lt;/em&gt; the doorway, e.g., a track dripping lubricant?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2020-08-31T21:51:17.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24007" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23975" CreationDate="2020-09-01T15:24:13.563" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;DrMoishe Pippik makes some valid points. My take is similar but include an 'experiment' to determine whether the undesirable mark/anomaly is on the surface of the metal or a discolouration within the paint layer. The answer will point to a cause and remedy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You did not mention &lt;strong&gt;how long it took for the mark to appear after painting&lt;/strong&gt;. Did it/they appear simultaneously on the door frames at the installation or did the marks slowly appear over some (how much?) time. This is an important detail that is omitted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are all the marks similar? Choose an 'average' mark in a convenient location and mechanically remove the paint layer to the base metal. A scraper or sharp chisel to begin and steel wool to finish. If you can pull a paint layer off in one shard, look at the bottom to see if the discolouration is continuous. Save the material in a clean container. Label the sample and take a well lit photo before and after. Date and time for all your 'evidence.'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On half of the mark continue to remove the natural patina from extrusion to reveal the raw steel base. Keep notes so that you know which half has a superficial removal and which half has a deeper penetration into the door frame material.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Treat both halves of the test area as you would an untreated metal door frame ready to be painted. Use your normal procedures ignoring the difference between the halves. Avoid materials you normally don't use such as fillers which may complicate interpreting the results.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Prediction: One or both of the treated halves will not show any mark immediately after painting. If after some reasonable time there is no trace of the problem, treat the remaining door frames in a similar way. If both halves of the test area reveal the problem, consult management and let them deal with the legalities of replacement and liability. You may want to consult a metallurgist at a local university. The paint shards with the discolouration would be of some interest to a paint chemist at your paint supplier's manufacturing facility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is highly unlikely that the such a mark is &amp;quot;in&amp;quot; the door frame. A stain takes some time to reveal itself due to chemical reaction of the materials in contact (mixed). I believe the marks could have happened after the fact to all of the affected areas at one time with the same material in a similar manner (a splashed liquid from a sloppy application that might not have been visible when it occurred).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-09-01T15:24:13.563" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24010" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-09-02T10:31:03.580" Score="3" ViewCount="135" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have an old refrigerator (the compressor died) and I would like to keep it as ambient room temperature pantry storage for food items which don't really need refrigeration, like coffee, dried food, powdered milk, herbs, oils, even eggs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would be good, as the fridge is pretty sealed and it prevents critters like ants getting in which otherwise seem impossible to keep away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But the problem is if the fridge is not running and is closed, it develops bad smell inside, and it seems something wrong develops, so usually people have to keep unused fridges with doors open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is it possible to do something to keep the fridge not powered, door closed and sealed enough to prevent ants going in, but not develop bad smell inside?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9323" LastActivityDate="2020-09-06T05:53:01.273" Title="How to repurpose old fridge with broken compressor as ant-proof dry food storage?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;&lt;insects&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24011" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24010" CreationDate="2020-09-02T11:10:07.803" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, you need to find a lower class of ant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my experience, ants can get inside packaging that seems airtight -- reclosed mason jars, honey bottles, etc.  Not just into the threads, but past the seal into the actual food.  They don't always get back &lt;em&gt;out&lt;/em&gt; (which is how I know they get in)...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't see the magnetic gasket in a refrigerator being any better than a closed mason jar lid at keeping ants out, so I'm going to say this won't work.  At all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2020-09-02T11:10:07.803" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24012" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-09-02T14:24:35.730" Score="3" ViewCount="215" Body="&lt;p&gt;We sleep with the bedroom window open and if there is any breeze outside the curtain rings rattle on the curtain pole.  Any ideas how I could stop this apart from the obvious of closing the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32096" LastActivityDate="2020-09-02T16:34:47.543" Title="How do I stop my eyelet curtains from rattling on the curtain pole when the window is open" Tags="&lt;bedroom&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24013" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24012" CreationDate="2020-09-02T16:34:47.543" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Metal against metal can be noisy and distracting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One simple HACK would be to put a thin strip of plastic electrical tape along the top of the curtain rod. Try to position it so it does not show when the rod is in position for use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The plastic tape will provide a smooth layer for the eyelets to slide over yet enough to insulate the metal parts from making noise where they may touch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Total time for application: 15 - 20 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stand on something stable when reaching to position your curtains.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-09-02T16:34:47.543" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24015" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13341" CreationDate="2020-09-03T11:10:50.933" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put two lines of copper tape and connect a 9 volt battery to the lines.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;This means when they slide on and touch both lines they create a short circuit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's very effective. See here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/GtqVO6jnMvw&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/GtqVO6jnMvw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32101" LastActivityDate="2020-09-03T11:10:50.933" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24018" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-09-04T01:23:09.647" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried vegetable oil, paint thinner, acetone, and isopropyl alcohol, and none of those worked on my sticky ASUS laptop.  That is what did NOT work for me.  It seems that many post remedies that they have not actually tried out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then I tried Cabella's food grade silicone lubricating spray (that I use in my meat grinder and dehydrator to prevent sticking).  Significant improvement; sticky is 75% gone.  And since the silicone is food grade, I can finally lick my computer and all of the problems it gives me!  Surface is still a bit sticky, but way less than before. Of course, with the silicone, the shelf liner option is gone because it won't stick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Further progress: I decided that evil chemicals sold by capitalist corporations were not the answer, not even dihydrogen monoxide, so I got something that is organic, gluten free, non-GMO, antioxidant, detoxifying, alkaline, and natural.  ArmorAll Tire Shine, also a silicone formulation.  Spray it on, rub it in, let it dry, and then wipe the surface with a cloth.  Sticky is 99% gone.  Applied a second coat, smeared it around by fingers, and let it dry overnight. Sticky is no longer a problem!  That is what worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now I wonder if it is a good idea to use this stuff before the rubber starts to decay...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32108" LastEditorUserId="32108" LastEditDate="2020-09-04T18:47:09.827" LastActivityDate="2020-09-04T18:47:09.827" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24019" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-09-05T15:09:17.840" Score="0" ViewCount="93" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pbHEU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pbHEU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;I wore neckties for about three or four years after getting a job, after which I stopped wearing them since the company I work for actually didn't require them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But after looking at several websites or YouTube videos discussing the art(or science) of wearing neckties, I found that there were several types of knots widely used, but that the specifics of wearing each type of knot was not well-defined. Ideally, you would want your final result to contain the following characteristics :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The thick end of the tie should rest on your belt&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The thin end of the tie should be sufficiently tucked into its nest behind the thick end&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The knot at your neck should not be too tight nor too loose.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The size of the knot should be adequate.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my case, I prefer a half-Windsor knot, since it leaves room for both #1 and #2 to be satisfied, and not sacrifice the length of either side for the sake of a larger knot size. It does lend itself to slightly smaller knots, which, when combined with a slightly loose fit, creates a knot that doesn't fill in in between the collars. But I'd rather salvage my health than nitpick myself on small details like that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, even here, I made some custom &amp;quot;rules&amp;quot; so as to have consistent results :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;With the necktie on the rear end facing forth, put the lowest guideline in the middle of your shirt*&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Have the thin end rest in the middle of the lowest guideline&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Have the thick and thin end maintain a 30~40 degree angle*&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Tie the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pinterest.co.kr/pin/443815738276845080/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Simple Knot&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There are a total of two visible guidelines when the thick end is put near the center of your body. There are two other guidelines towards the thinner end, which face the opposite direction to the visible guidelines when the thick end is put in the center of your body, but I'm guessing that those guidelines don't have much of a purpose? Correct me if I'm wrong here.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Here, my &amp;quot;theory&amp;quot; is that the greater the angle between the two ends, the shorter the thicker end has to be, if you were to adhere to rule #1.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is, the following&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is there anything wrong with any of my four rules?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Does everyone make custom rules like this?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32115" LastEditorUserId="32115" LastEditDate="2020-09-05T15:44:06.943" LastActivityDate="2020-09-05T18:50:45.727" Title="Are there clearly defined ways to tie necktie knots?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24020" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24019" CreationDate="2020-09-05T18:42:38.270" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since this site isn't about the usual ways to do something, my &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; is to buy a ready-made tie. The one I used has a different design: no neck band – it just clips over the top of the shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8nNwm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8nNwm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image from Amazon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;People have been using ready-made &lt;strong&gt;bow ties&lt;/strong&gt; for a long time. Anyone who can actually tie one is thought to be a bit of a genius.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-09-05T18:50:45.727" LastActivityDate="2020-09-05T18:50:45.727" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24024" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24010" CreationDate="2020-09-06T05:46:01.250" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;From what you've posted about the frequency of use of your cupboard I don't think you'll encounter much of a problem - opening any cupboard door creates an air movement due to a temporary lower pressure inside the cabinet..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Consider too that manufacturers don't have a problem shipping fridges closed; the last fridge I bought came with it's door mounted and closed between manufacture and installation and they just smell a bit plasticky&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thoroughly scrub clean and disinfect the fridge internals to remove old food and liquid deposits and see how it goes with opening the door several times a day as you naturally do when using it. You don't even need to fill it with food at this point, just open and close the fridge when you go into your normal cupboard for food to mimic real life use of the fridge and see how it goes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you think it needs more ventilation than it gets, drill a large hole (couple of inches) in the side and the top, fit a fine mesh filter to the side and a silent computer fan to the top - it'll change the air inside several times per hour and you'll just need to vacuum the mesh clean every now and then. If you find ants are braving climbing through the fan, put a line of something they don't like (cinnamon, apparently, or peppermint perhaps) around it, or fit another mesh&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-09-06T05:53:01.273" LastActivityDate="2020-09-06T05:53:01.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24025" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-09-06T11:32:10.990" Score="1" ViewCount="387" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm using thermal labels as contact information and descriptions on the backs of wood products that I sell. I was thinking, that if I could cover the label, with a clear permanent coating, that it may be legible for several years. For instance, a thermal label on wood, covered with shellac, epoxy or clear spray paint.....&#xA;Has anyone ever tried anything like this? If so, does it work?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32118" LastActivityDate="2020-09-09T19:12:19.230" Title="How do I keep thermal labels from fading?" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;&lt;labeling&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24026" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24025" CreationDate="2020-09-06T13:25:44.397" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Thermal images fade. They are not archival. Treating them for permanence is an exercise in futility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rather than all that ridiculous amount of effort to save a thermal image, my HACK is to make a photocopy (with carbon-based toner) that does not fade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Better, make the original image using a black/white laser printer so that you have a choice of stable base material to print on. Your choices are paper, card-stock, and plastic. In addition, some materials have adhesive-backing for peel-stick application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-09-06T13:25:44.397" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24028" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23312" CreationDate="2020-09-06T19:58:32.423" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've found that a few minutes rinsing with baking soda and water soothes the tongue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32120" LastActivityDate="2020-09-06T19:58:32.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24029" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20633" CreationDate="2020-09-07T00:08:53.487" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've often used lighter fluid to remove ink from carpets. Try a small amount in a discrete area to be sure it doesn't damage the jeans. But it works well on ink. WARNING - Keep away from flames until washed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32120" LastActivityDate="2020-09-07T00:08:53.487" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24030" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24032" CreationDate="2020-09-07T03:47:59.810" Score="4" ViewCount="840" Body="&lt;p&gt;While cleaning my eye glass, one of the nose pad fell off my eye glasses and went down the drain through the sink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Currently, no nosepad is available for delivery where I live. Also I would prefer not to go to any eyeglasses store, as they are all all pretty far off and really crowded, which is quite risky now due to Covid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can I use in place of a nosepad? I need to wear eyeglasses the entire day, and without the nosepad, it's both uncomfortable and causes redness on my nose.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29513" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-09-08T08:08:00.280" LastActivityDate="2020-10-27T02:23:48.337" Title="Temporary nosepad for eyeglasses" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24032" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24030" CreationDate="2020-09-07T04:44:54.813" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;First clean the area with rubbing alcohol. Then cut small squares from a bandaid. Use the cloth-type bandaid. Place a few layers if needed, and press each one firmly into place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32014" LastActivityDate="2020-09-07T04:44:54.813" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24036" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24030" CreationDate="2020-09-07T19:23:20.150" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd get a plastic bag and cut a small piece off it. Apply a small blob of silicone sealant to the bag (about the side of an eyeglasses nose pad, then pick it up and carefully apply it to the glasses (perhaps hold them in a vise, or stick them into something, like a potato, so that they don't roll around and are fixed in such a position that the bag/silicone is resting in place&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wait for the silicone to cure, then peel the bag off it, perhaps with the aid of a scalpel. You should be able to replicate a resting pad, and if you can get the silicone to wrap around the peg that sticks out of the glasses, it will be quite secure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Elmy was concerned in the comments that the silicone might stick too well to the frame. If you feel this could be the case for your frame you could consider the alternative approach of finding some fine wire, making a sort of drawing pin shape with it - a few turns of wire in a circle and two wire legs sticking out, then embed the wire in a small dab of silicone (with the legs protruding), wait for the silicone to cure and then attached your lifehacked pressure pad to your glasses frame using the bendable metal legs. Because the silicone is already cured it wont stick to the frame, and retention will be via the legs, bent/tied appropriately and cut to size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-09-13T17:24:57.107" LastActivityDate="2020-09-13T17:24:57.107" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24037" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24025" CreationDate="2020-09-07T19:27:55.553" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd use an engraving pen (rotary abrasive kind) and just write your name in for now. You can perhaps create hardwood plinths later that you will 3D router, or look at a low-powered laser engraver that will burn some wording into the wood; it's much more permanent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're after something lifehacky you might find some success with a number and letter punch set (or even bending a design out of metal wire), heating it up and burning a design in by resting wood on the hot object...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastEditorUserId="25171" LastEditDate="2020-09-09T19:12:19.230" LastActivityDate="2020-09-09T19:12:19.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24038" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24025" CreationDate="2020-09-07T19:56:06.730" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Paper Label HACK&lt;/strong&gt;: Have you considered using an electric (or manual) &lt;strong&gt;Branding Iron&lt;/strong&gt; for your wood products?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yHHbf.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yHHbf.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;branded image on wood&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For use on wood or leather, electric branding irons have solid brass heads that can be set with up to 20 characters per line (including spaces and punctuation).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These irons reach over 720°F (382°C) after about 15 minutes. One supplier (search online) offers one model with “HANDCRAFTED BY” as the first line, another with “FABRIQUÉ PAR” as the first line, and &lt;strong&gt;a custom model with two lines of your choice&lt;/strong&gt;. Letters are upper case, 3/16&amp;quot; high. For names such as “MACDONALD”, the “A” and “C” will be upper case, but in a reduced size.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7wNcA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7wNcA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Branding Iron&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Looks great. Fits your product line appropriately.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-09-07T19:56:06.730" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24040" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23646" CreationDate="2020-09-09T11:18:14.043" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you don't have pipe cleaners, glue on a &lt;strong&gt;twist tie.&lt;/strong&gt; People making makeshift masks at the beginning of the pandemic were frequently requesting them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pro level - hot glue a dab on the ends so they don't poke through the mask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32136" LastActivityDate="2020-09-09T11:18:14.043" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24044" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24046" CreationDate="2020-09-10T16:37:33.090" Score="1" ViewCount="63" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I pour milk out of the pan in which it has just boiled, I usually find that when it hits a relatively less hot part of the pan, closer to the rim, it crackles and splashes because of the heat. How can this be avoided?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: as responders to this question have made clear, what I took to be a less hot part of the pan is actually a hotter part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32147" LastEditorUserId="32147" LastEditDate="2020-09-11T09:41:45.767" LastActivityDate="2020-09-11T09:41:45.767" Title="When pouring boiled milk, how to avoid splashes caused by its hitting a relatively less hot part of the pan?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24045" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24044" CreationDate="2020-09-11T02:02:32.997" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a smaller pan, and swirl the milk around before you pour, so the milk helps even out the different temperatures. I also place a strainer on the top of the cup to catch any goopy bits before they go into my coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32014" LastActivityDate="2020-09-11T02:02:32.997" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24046" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24044" CreationDate="2020-09-11T04:15:10.163" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fix&lt;/strong&gt;: Avoid letting the flame/heat hit the sides of the pan as you heat the milk by using a &lt;strong&gt;lower flame&lt;/strong&gt;, and/or a &lt;strong&gt;wider base&lt;/strong&gt; pan.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Problem&lt;/strong&gt;: The sides of the pan are hotter than the liquid. There was no liquid touching the sides to help absorb the heat as there was on the bottom. Then, as you tip the pan to pour the liquid and it touches the hot sides, the hot milk gets heated above boiling and spatters—as you have discovered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-09-11T04:15:10.163" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24047" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-09-11T22:18:32.880" Score="1" ViewCount="96" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have been using my Retractable Thumb Drive for 10+ years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is stuck and and tried pushing, pulling, praying --- nothing worked!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I fix this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k3Ocp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/k3Ocp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26103" LastActivityDate="2020-09-12T01:49:22.697" Title="Retractable Thumb Drive is Stuck" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24048" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-09-11T22:45:16.263" Score="1" ViewCount="423" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a small device (electronic cigarette), that I am not allowed to use any more, so I need to hide it for family reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I might use it again in the future so would like to leave that possibility open.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could easily throw it away, and later - if my circumstances change - buy a new one, but I like it and I would like to use this device again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I never used it for anything illegal, and its worth is close to zero.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I can't hide it with friends or family members (they live thousands kilometers away, and I can not be sure, what will happen to them, or to our relation, so many years later)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I can't hide it in my home (I have no idea, where I will live years later, and my family might find it)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, what to do? My current best idea is to put it into a waterproof box and bury it in a close forest. Maybe also a better option exists?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7352" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2020-09-12T11:42:09.937" LastActivityDate="2020-10-09T20:06:47.280" Title="How to hide a little device for some years?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24049" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24048" CreationDate="2020-09-12T01:34:26.697" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would first of all suggest that you weigh up the effort to store this device versus the cost of replacing it if the need arises.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That being said placing things in boxes and burying them sounds like something of a bad idea. I would rent a safety deposit box at the bank and store it there. Again this would mean that you are paying for it to be stored each month so it should really be worth storing and not buying a new one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The biggest thing to think about would be the batteries. Although batteries have a long shelf life I believe that rechargeable ones need to be topped up every now and again or else they become unstable. A leaky battery or worse an exploding one might damage the device. Even if the battery is removed would you be able to get a replacement for it in the future when you want to use it again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The more I think about a possible solution to your question the more I want to advise you to throw it away, I'm sure that if you wanted to, there would be updated models that you could buy in the future and save yourself the effort of storing it now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25328" LastEditorUserId="25328" LastEditDate="2020-09-16T13:21:21.240" LastActivityDate="2020-09-16T13:21:21.240" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24050" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23693" CreationDate="2020-09-12T01:40:19.343" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There is a very easy fix.....&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Get a pair of side cuttersor pliers.... Cut the brush up into small pieces and then deal with the knotted hair as you would normally with no brush in the way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25328" LastActivityDate="2020-09-12T01:40:19.343" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24051" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24047" CreationDate="2020-09-12T01:49:22.697" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes you can get lucky and by using a pin, inserted from the push tab in between the red and black parts, pushing toward the front. The mechanism will give way and the USB port will slide out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes you are not so lucky and it's stuck for good, if this is the case.... Use a small craft knife and cut around the seals where the plastic is joined, usually right down the center all the way round. When cut enough you should be able to pop the plastic shell off exposing the internals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At this point be sure to touch a tap to discharge any static electrical charge in your body before you touch the storage device directly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove the device carefully, pop it into a USB port on your computer and copy thr data off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy a new drive. Thanks the old one for its years of service and bin jt, you could day a prayer for it and send it off on a burning raft so it will make the journey to Valhalla safely .&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope this helps&#xA;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25328" LastActivityDate="2020-09-12T01:49:22.697" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24052" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3697" CreationDate="2020-09-12T04:20:10.817" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Removing the seal you show has become a personal challenge for me too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I experimented with all different techniques; but, I was late to the game. Before I found a workable solution someone else discovered that you could peel off the seal like the lid on a canned ham. Then, the problem became how to best grip the edge of the seal to do this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Enter the perfect &lt;strong&gt;Hack&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ReHEz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Seal Removal Pliers&lt;/a&gt;…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ReHEz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ReHEz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;medical 'Kelly' straight hemostats&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The needle-nose tips of these pliers have mating jaws that will grip any seal edge firmly, and the locking ratchet-bars on the handgrips maintain the pressure until the user unlocks them. Once locked onto the seal, the pliers are used much like a key is used on a canned ham. You just rotate it across the neck of the container; the seal wraps around the jaw pliers as you do it. When you unlock the pliers, the seal slides off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;`* Up to this point some of you might be thinking that these tools are called hemostats, not pliers. Actually, they could also be called fishing pliers for hook removal, pressure clamps&#xA;for fine model work, or even parcel-wrapping pliers since they excel at holding crossed ribbons in place as you tie a bow in them. As for their use in surgery, there are probably as many fly-fishing doctors who have such pliers attached to their fishing vests as use them in the O.R.'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I got a pair— satisfying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good Luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-09-12T04:20:10.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24053" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21133" CreationDate="2020-09-12T19:46:44.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Repeating some of what has been said[ mechanical polishing. Go to an auto store and get 600 grit Wet or Dry silicon carbide paper . If that does not remove it ,try 400 grit and follow with 600. You will not get a perfect match. There are other grits like 320,800 and 1000 ,but I am guessing 400 and 600 will give a reasonable match. I cleaned the interior of my dishwasher this way ,it looked pretty good .  I have removed marks from SS refrigerator and stove , each maker seems to have their own finish. SS comes from the mill with certain specified finishes but apparently manufacturers will do some refinishing after the form/bend the SS.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28442" LastActivityDate="2020-09-12T19:46:44.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24054" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24048" CreationDate="2020-09-13T00:03:37.653" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are willing to make an investment, consider hiding your paraphernalia &lt;strong&gt;in plain view&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Make a personal statement to any and all to see that you have taken the challenge to make a commitment to put this part of your life aside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here's the HACK&lt;/strong&gt;: Take your little device to a frame shop where memorabilia is made into some personalized wall art. A &amp;quot;shadow box&amp;quot; frame need not be very large so there will always be space for it on your wall and no problem with packing and storage if you relocate. You'll always know where it is and it will be enough of an investment to remain something to just look at.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The wall art can be 'time-stamped' with an attractive label as part of the frame to help you celebrate your continuing personal achievement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-09-13T00:03:37.653" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24055" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-09-13T11:26:38.190" Score="4" ViewCount="128" Body="&lt;p&gt;For headphones like these:&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WjMCq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WjMCq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The foam at the mic and the earphone have torn off. On searching for replacements, the cost of buying a set of replacements is almost the cost of the headphone itself.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9eOtx.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/9eOtx.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uas8n.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uas8n.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Without the foam, sounds do not get captured well with the mic. There's a lot of what sounds like 'static'. But when I covered it with a small muslin cloth, sound was good. So at least temporarily I could use cloth for the mic, but is there a neater, more durable solution to replacing it? Something that serves the purpose that the foam was meant to (at least I could see why the foam is necessary for the mic, but for the earphone I'm assuming it's just for comfort). Any easily available material that's as good or better than using that flimsy foam that easily tears off?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13761" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2020-09-20T14:15:11.303" LastActivityDate="2020-09-20T14:15:11.303" Title="Alternatives to buying new foam for the headphone and microphone?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24056" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23417" CreationDate="2020-09-13T11:43:12.517" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Given that the sound is pounding through the concrete, there's no good-enough solution to dampening the sound (even if you use a sleep-box).&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;The neighbours don't give a damn and neither do the police, so notify the landlord.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If even the landlord can't get the neighbours to stop, just pay the rental agreement's penalty and leave. Sleep deprivation is very harmful for the body, and the penalty you will be paying is very small, compared to the blessing of getting proper sleep and peace of mind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This time, when searching for a place to stay, just make sure you talk to a lot of neighbours at the new place and find out how things are and make sure you are ok with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&amp;amp;hs=tB9&amp;amp;ei=fAVeX7egN5aW4-EPx9mGiA8&amp;amp;q=how%20to%20not%20get%20cheated%20when%20signing%20a%20rental%20agreement&amp;amp;oq=how%20to%20not%20get%20cheated%20when%20signing%20a%20rental%20agreement&amp;amp;gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIHCCEQChCgAToFCAAQkQI6CAgAELEDEIMBOgsILhCxAxDHARCjAjoCCC46AggAOgoILhDHARCjAhBDOgQIABBDOgUIABCxAzoHCC4QQxCTAjoHCC4QsQMQQzoFCC4QsQM6BggAEBYQHjoICCEQFhAdEB46BQghEKABOgQIIRAVUNQXWNZXYNxYaAJwAHgBgAHvA4gBmEeSAQoxLjQzLjguMi4xmAEAoAEBqgEHZ3dzLXdpesABAQ&amp;amp;sclient=psy-ab&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwi3zvS5hubrAhUWyzgGHcesAfEQ4dUDCA0&amp;amp;uact=5&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;terms and conditions of the rental agreement&lt;/a&gt;, before you sign.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just leave. Battles with disrespectful, stupid people are just not worth it. Once you leave, if the rental agreement doesn't prevent you from writing a review (I've heard of some hotels that have such an agreement), then perhaps it'd help to write a review on Google Maps or anywhere, so that others won't have to go through the same problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13761" LastActivityDate="2020-09-13T11:43:12.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24057" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5641" CreationDate="2020-09-14T15:46:38.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tea Bags&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you happen to have any tea bags left over, you can sacrifice one to make a great cup of coffee. Unlike paper towels, this option is guaranteed to be food safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the bag open with scissors and dump the contents&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a spoon to fill the tea bag with coffee grounds.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fold over the top and staple it shut again.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Toss the bag in a cup of water and microwave for 2 minutes. Let cool.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried this myself and it worked great. No grounds escaped the bag at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RxbbI.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RxbbI.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;A tea bag from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Teabag_with_green_tag.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27593" LastActivityDate="2020-09-14T15:46:38.157" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24058" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-09-15T21:19:42.903" Score="2" ViewCount="79" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there any way I can take off my daughter's spiral-bound notebook cover, because she wrote all over it, and I need to replace it with a new cover, but I tried looking over many social media websites, but none of them told me what to do. I don't know how to sew, and/or I do not have a hole-puncher as the videos recommended. There's no local stores that I know of that has a hole-puncher. So if you could answer my question, that would be great!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32167" LastEditorUserId="15" LastEditDate="2020-09-18T12:28:29.767" LastActivityDate="2020-09-18T12:28:29.767" Title="How to mend a worn-out notebook cover, and replace it" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24059" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24058" CreationDate="2020-09-15T22:11:40.240" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the problem is not that the cover needs replacing, but has writing all over it, my &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; is&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cover it with adhesive fabric or film, which you can buy by the sheet or by the roll.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4ypBl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4ypBl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;em&gt;Images from Amazon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-09-15T22:11:40.240" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24060" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24048" CreationDate="2020-09-16T13:34:13.417" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Spoken like a true addict.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Listen to yourself: you're willing to go to significant effort and expense to keep the device you use to feed an addiction to a harmful substance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Best to make a commitment &lt;em&gt;to yourself&lt;/em&gt; never to use the device again, and never to replace it, and ceremonially destroy it (carefully -- the lithium batteries in those are hazardous in a whole different way).  Properly dispose of the device, the &amp;quot;juice&amp;quot;, and everything related, to remove temptation -- and to show your commitment to your family and the world.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The longer you don't use it, the easier it will be not to miss it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2020-09-16T13:34:13.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24061" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2427" CreationDate="2020-09-20T20:20:30.743" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put about a half a dozen or so in small freezer bags, and put them in the freezer. Take one out at a time for a couple of days of munching.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32192" LastActivityDate="2020-09-20T20:20:30.743" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24062" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-09-21T01:36:24.427" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used Baking soda with a little water to make a paste worked for me. I applied it with my hands and cleaned with a moist cloth towel, all black sticky rubber came off. Some areas required more work, but this solved the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32193" LastActivityDate="2020-09-21T01:36:24.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24063" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-09-21T02:32:22.427" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;to make rubber soft, mineral oil is milled into the rubber material before it is molded into shape. With time, that oil segregates itself out of the rubber matrix and bleeds out onto the surface of the part. This is the source of the stickiness: too much oil mixed with rubber on the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To wash off the sticky stuff you need a solvent like cigarette lighter fluid, but note that it's just a matter of time before more oil arrives at the surface, and the part gets gooey again. This &lt;em&gt;plasticizer desegregation&lt;/em&gt; process is unstoppable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-09-21T02:32:22.427" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24064" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23193" CreationDate="2020-09-21T02:35:19.817" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Unspool some duct tape from a roll and press it against the fabric surface. Wait about 10 seconds, then pull it off. a strip of duct tape can be used up to 5 times like this to pull dander out of clothing. discard after 5 uses, and replace with fresh tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2020-09-21T02:35:19.817" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24065" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-09-21T11:51:57.950" Score="1" ViewCount="139" Body="&lt;p&gt;We had someone else concrete garage as our storage but they had a water leak from the toilet upstairs and much of our stuff is going spoil, we took off the wooden doors as many people are in the house now and stored them. They are painted but now we have to move them in our Plastic shed for storage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to store a wooden door in the shed which doesn't have any climate control, so the door is in best space possible?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastActivityDate="2020-10-23T13:02:30.347" Title="Storing wooden doors in shed" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;door&gt;&lt;wood&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24066" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24065" CreationDate="2020-09-21T19:43:57.503" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I don't know if this is really a hack question, but the best way to store doors is upright (and they take up least room anyway).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The tops should be evenly supported by a wall, or the door could warp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on what the floor is made of, you must prevent damp rising into the wood. There may be a chance that your shed will leak too, so they should really be stored off the ground.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there are several doors it will be convenient to stack them together, although they will stack better if you remove the handles (and store them in a bag or box). That way the doors will rest flat against each for full support.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If not, you could stack each door with its handles alternately at the left or the right, and slightly staggered so that the handles are beyond the edges of the door behind it. That might work better if the next pair of doors is stored upside-down, so their handles are at a different height from the pair behind, and will nest better. They can still be stood flat against each other without their handles colliding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, covering them with a sheet of plastic will help protect them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-09-21T19:49:13.930" LastActivityDate="2020-09-21T19:49:13.930" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24070" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24065" CreationDate="2020-09-23T12:23:46.080" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As with all wooden items, they should be stored flat with gaps all round for air flow to prevent warping. Propping against a wall will encourage warp as the wood soaks the moisture from the air and nothing supporting the middle from sagging.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Look at the storage section of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.intouch-quality.com/blog/wood-warping-and-how-to-prevent-it&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.intouch-quality.com/blog/wood-warping-and-how-to-prevent-it&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27991" LastActivityDate="2020-09-23T12:23:46.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24074" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-09-25T04:13:59.813" Score="2" ViewCount="153" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Samsung Tablet A with S Pen. That tablet has a dedicated slot for an S Pen. The problem is, why&#xA;S Pen is broken into half, so when I inserted the S Pen into that slot, the S Pen is stuck and won't come out. I tried to shake it, but it won't come out. I tried to use a pair of the inside of a ballpoint and a pair of needle, but it still won't go out either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I take the S Pen out without destroying the pen/phone in the process?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12866" LastActivityDate="2020-09-25T06:07:50.150" Title="A broken stylus stuck inside the phone" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24075" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24074" CreationDate="2020-09-25T06:07:50.150" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I see 2 possible solutions:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Hack) Apply at the and of a thin &amp;quot;stick&amp;quot; some quick curing glue. While the glue is still fresh, insert it in the phone, make sure the glue sticks only to the broken stylus fragment (and not to the phone). Carefully extract both the stick and the stylus fragment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Proper solution) Take the phone to a smartphone repair shop. They will (partially) disassemble the phone, extract the stylus fragment, and reassemble it again. They might even have some better / easier solution that this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: the hack is relatively dangerous, because the glue can adhere to the phone also, and as a result you amplify the problem - possibly to the point that even a good repair shop cannot do a good job any more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-09-25T06:07:50.150" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24078" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2020-09-26T04:54:40.367" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a mechanic this is what I like to do:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let's say I didn't plug in the vehicle and it's parked outside. If I absolutely had no choice but to sit in the car and wait for it to warm up such as when I go to a restaurant with friends for a few hours and then leave during a cold snap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Interior heat is set to full cold and fan off. This will help the coolant get to temperature quicker for both the coolant and the engine. If you have heated seats and/or steering this is the best time to turn them on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;After about 1-2 minutes of starting the engine and the pistons have expanded to help prevent piston slap I would raise the RPM to about 2,000 - 3,000 in neutral or park. This will help warm up quicker but there isn't any load on the engine. I do this to reduce internal wear and damage to the engine as opposed to driving right away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once the coolant gauge needle reaches the first line or blue coolant light disappears from the cluster I would turn the heat to full high and fan on low to medium (still cold air from the vents but but this will start the circulation tot he heater core which gives your interior heat. At this point less than 5 minutes should have elapsed but the colder the outside temperature the longer this will take.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Start driving but avoid hard acceleration. Again this is to help prevent the engine from internal wear/damage due to the internals haven't yet reached their operating temperature. Don't mistake this for the gauge for even if the gauge reads operating temperature the actual engine coolant may only be at about 50C while the engine's normal operating temperature is around 100C. At this time I would set the heat in full high and fan speed at high. The heat from the vents are this point on should be sufficient in warming up the interior in no time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32216" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-10-01T20:14:59.130" LastActivityDate="2020-10-01T20:14:59.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24079" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24080" CreationDate="2020-09-27T13:22:48.320" Score="7" ViewCount="297" Body="&lt;p&gt;Whenever I try to clean up broken glass, I always find small pieces even after cleaning it up several times. Is there a way to get rid of broken glass?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32218" LastEditorUserId="32218" LastEditDate="2020-09-27T13:34:12.623" LastActivityDate="2021-02-03T12:24:42.197" Title="Is there an effective way to clean up shattered glass from a floor?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;glass&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24080" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24079" CreationDate="2020-09-27T14:45:27.467" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Broken glass pieces are sometimes scattered to an invisible size. It is important to clean these scattered and splashed broken glass in the best way possible. Otherwise, another accident or injury may result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First the large pieces are collected by hand and then the &lt;strong&gt;vacuum cleaner&lt;/strong&gt; will pull all the glass pieces. &lt;strong&gt;Cotton&lt;/strong&gt; can be used for broken glass that does not require a vacuum cleaner. When a piece of torn cotton is wetted with water and swept around the broken area, it will collect the glass shards that are difficult to see with the eye. The same process can be done with &lt;strong&gt;tape&lt;/strong&gt;. By tearing a piece of tape and moving it over the ground, the broken pieces can be collected on the belt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32080" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T14:45:27.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24081" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23621" CreationDate="2020-09-27T15:24:36.003" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;White vinegar&lt;/strong&gt;, which you apply with a clean cloth by diluting with water, will remove the difficult oil stains and the traces left by food residues. Likewise, &lt;strong&gt;baking soda&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;lemon&lt;/strong&gt; alloy are very effective in removing these stains. You can safely apply this mixture, especially on laminate worktop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32080" LastActivityDate="2020-09-27T15:24:36.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24082" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24083" CreationDate="2020-09-28T22:45:09.793" Score="0" ViewCount="68" Body="&lt;p&gt;I love my music loud and I was wondering if there’s a hack for an easy iPhone speaker? I’ve tried putting my phone inside a cup but it’s still not loud enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9355" LastActivityDate="2020-09-29T05:36:38.007" Title="What can I use for an easy iPhone speaker?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24083" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24082" CreationDate="2020-09-29T05:31:04.843" Score="3" Body="&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I love my music loud&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also love the music loud, especially if there is good bass.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I’ve tried putting my phone inside a cup but it’s still not loud enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yes, that is to be expected. If you want more sound energy than the phone can give, then you need a powered amplifier. Powered = from wall socket or from batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also have another restriction: I do not want to anger my neighbors with my music.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution: I use &lt;strong&gt;headphones&lt;/strong&gt;. I have two pairs: one wireless for convenience, and another one wired when the wireless needs to be recharged.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Because all the energy of the speaker goes into the ear instead of being broadcasted in the entire room, very loud sound is perceived with very small power.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was wondering if there’s a hack for an easy iPhone speaker&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a good reason why concert halls do not use iPhones and iPhone speakers for sound: these devices are not able to provide the level of sound required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I’ve tried putting my phone inside a cup but it’s still not loud enough&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may additionally try to put the phone into a metal cooking pot. You might have to use a lid for the pot too. The size of the pot should matter, so feel free to experiment with different pot sizes / shapes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But be aware that the sound might get quite distorted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-09-29T05:36:38.007" LastActivityDate="2020-09-29T05:36:38.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24084" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20085" CreationDate="2020-09-30T02:51:10.160" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can try putting your neighbors' address and get to it first. Stalk the door and get the package before the neighbors see it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32232" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-10-01T20:16:07.853" LastActivityDate="2020-10-01T20:16:07.853" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24085" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24079" CreationDate="2020-09-30T08:18:52.583" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;@Mordecai's answer has all the right methods for picking up the glass, all I would add is that a bright torch really helps to make shards of glass more visible on the floor. You need to keep moving the torch around, and it also helps if someone else stands back from the area and shines the torch over while you look; this creates lower angles that you can't achieve on your own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another little trick that can be helpful is to 1) gather all of the pieces together as you pick them up, maybe on a piece of paper, 2) Get another glass of the same type (if you have one) and WEIGH it on kitchen scales 3) check that the pieces you have collected are the same weight as the &amp;quot;control&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can tell you for a fact that I have spent 10 or 15 minutes picking up pieces of glass of 2 or 3mm in length, only to suddenly realise that there's a huge, dangerous chunk just sitting there waiting to be stood on. The weight discrepancy will definitely highlight this situation before it harms anyone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastEditorUserId="1965" LastEditDate="2020-09-30T13:43:39.817" LastActivityDate="2020-09-30T13:43:39.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24086" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-09-30T11:48:33.243" Score="2" ViewCount="135" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a piece of fabric that I want to remove:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q64aI.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q64aIm.png&quot; alt=&quot;fabric with extra piece that should be removed&quot; title=&quot;click for full size&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cloth arrived this way from the factory, looks like a production bug. I didn't try to stitch or anything else with the fabric yet, except initial washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From experience, if I'll just cut it with scissors it will cause the rest of the fabric to start unravel at the point of the cutting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any way to remove the extra piece without risk of damaging the rest? I prefer something other than sewing techniques, since I'm pretty sure I'll fail in those.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2020-10-01T07:35:38.980" LastActivityDate="2020-10-03T11:12:49.083" Title="How to cut piece of fabric in a way that won't unravel the rest of the fabric?" Tags="&lt;fabric&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24088" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-09-30T22:18:47.357" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found an old microscope with extremely expensive lenses that seem better than any ones I've ever used. The rubber base of the scope is sticky and it has sat in a closet for decades. It was like black taffy. If you can't beat them, join them. Ethanol made the surface even more sticky. Then I took a black plastic garbage bag, cut it to fit over the sticky area and pressed it into the gooey mess. Problem solved. If I  was patient I could rub the wrinkles out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32235" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-10-01T20:15:24.620" LastActivityDate="2020-10-01T20:15:24.620" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24089" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24086" CreationDate="2020-10-01T07:28:00.647" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The tiny piece you're holding in the picture is not a piece of fabric, it's (for lack of a better word) a &amp;quot;braid&amp;quot; of threads that extends from the seam. This is a very common thing in cheap fast-fashion garments because the underpaid workers don't care (and aren't paid) to finish their seams properly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you cut it too close to the actual garment, the individual threads will unravel and undo the seam.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hack 1&lt;/strong&gt;: The neat solution&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fold the protruding seam back onto the garment. Thread a piece of while thread through a hand sewing needle and start sewing over the existing seam in a zigzag. Start at the very edge of the garment and sew to a centimeter or 1/2 inch after the end of the protrusion. That new seam holds all the threads of the old seam in place and keeps it neat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hack 2&lt;/strong&gt;: The lazy solution&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fold the protruding seam back onto the garment and glue it in place with fabric glue. If you don't have fabric glue, transparent waterproof glues like transparent acryllic may work as well. If all things fail, a tiny dab of transparent construction silicone sure does the job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be aware that all of the mentioned glues can leave ugly stains behind and stay visible after they dried. Many of them will not withstand washing very well (even most fabric glues slowly dissolve during laundry).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2020-10-02T05:13:04.763" LastActivityDate="2020-10-02T05:13:04.763" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24090" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24091" CreationDate="2020-10-01T18:11:30.227" Score="2" ViewCount="145" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here where I live, we are required to go with a face mask where social distancing isn't possible.&#xA;So when out on the street I need to wear a mask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At work, I have my own cubical where no one is nearby so I remove my mask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The question is: &lt;strong&gt;where do I put the mask after I remove it from my face?&lt;/strong&gt; I can't just put it in the drawer, because:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The mask could potentially have a lot of germs and make germy everything from the drawer.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The stuff in the drawer might have germs which I don't want on my face.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I usually try to carry around a small plastic bag and store it inside, but it usually disappears at some point, either I forget it somewhere, or it just falls out of my pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought of just hanging it on the coat hook but I'm not comfortable having it so exposed to the open air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas would be appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32218" LastEditorUserId="32218" LastEditDate="2020-10-01T18:18:22.200" LastActivityDate="2020-10-03T16:22:37.467" Title="Where to store face mask at the office" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;safety&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24091" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24090" CreationDate="2020-10-01T18:30:24.173" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If there are live viruses on your desk or in your drawers you should be concerned about transferring them to yourself even if you don't store your mask inside, if the mask is going to transfer bad stuff to your face, then your hands will as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Clean your desk, drawer, and work area as often as needed to keep it germ/virus free and then feel free to keep your mask in there. Any place you can put your hands without washing them, is safe to put your mask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13" LastEditorUserId="32218" LastEditDate="2020-10-03T16:07:46.567" LastActivityDate="2020-10-03T16:07:46.567" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24093" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-10-02T06:30:18.500" Score="0" ViewCount="68" Body="&lt;p&gt;I ordered snug plugs from Amazon to keep plugs in place but they don't work all the time.  Can you explain how to use the double-sided tape how and where on the socket do you apply it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32241" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-10-03T17:21:25.190" LastActivityDate="2020-10-03T17:21:25.190" Title="Loose socket plugs will not stay secure" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24096" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24086" CreationDate="2020-10-03T11:12:49.083" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The two methods by Elmy work.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;As someone who has sewn all her life, I would use a third method. I would undo that sticking out 'braid' and stop its unraveling just before it reaches the fabric and use its own thread to fix it from unraveling further and coming undone. Mostly you only have to catch one loop of the 'braid', sew through that and the fabric, and give it a few stitches to fix it. Then you also sew the other ends a few stitches to fix them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or I would identify the loop nearest the fabric and cut through it, so the braid does fix itself. (But doing this wrong does allow it to run out so keep glue handy if you do not sew.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2020-10-03T11:12:49.083" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24097" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24090" CreationDate="2020-10-03T11:27:00.303" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a different mask for each time you put a mask on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use washable masks, take enough for the day in a clean plastic bag (or a clean bag each) and when you are done with the mask for the moment, use a plastic bag to put the used one in. You can put more into the same bag as they will be washed before you use them again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use the disposable masks, dispose of them in a responsible method after one use or with long use after the recommended time, and use a new one for each new need for a mask. Carrying a plastic or paper bag to put them (all) in is a good solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case you have a different kind, bring a box just big enough and place it onto your desk or in a drawer, with your mask in it. Be very careful not to touch the inside with your hands when you put it on after earlier use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2020-10-03T11:34:04.937" LastActivityDate="2020-10-03T11:34:04.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24098" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24090" CreationDate="2020-10-03T16:22:37.467" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just fold it and put in my jeans front pocket. It's folded so only the external part of the mask touch the pocket's inside and the part which is on my face isn't exposed to the possible germs/dirt in my pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes I also put it on my desk, but forgot it there when going out of the office too many times, so pocket is the best option for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2020-10-03T16:22:37.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24099" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2020-10-03T20:30:09.833" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have many chipmunks in my yard.  After scraping out what I could, I put the plastic peanut butter jar in the yard, wedged between heavy plant containers.  Tossing in a little bird seed makes it even more appealing.  When they're finished, it's more feasible to do the dish soap and hot water treatment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32247" LastActivityDate="2020-10-03T20:30:09.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24101" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10365" CreationDate="2020-10-04T06:39:51.883" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;When the standard tips don't fit your ears, go to a hearing aid specialist and have a set of custom tips fitted. They will make a mould of your inner ear and use that to create tips that fit exactly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As an added bonus, these are a much snugger fit so they don't run the risk of falling out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-10-04T06:39:51.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24107" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10710" CreationDate="2020-10-05T18:33:03.613" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just use duct tape to hold them in. Make sure the duct tape is double-sided or rolled into a tube. Also, the tube can't be too thick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32255" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-10-05T20:28:55.230" LastActivityDate="2020-10-05T20:28:55.230" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24109" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1798" CreationDate="2020-10-07T15:32:45.293" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My favorite tools are a propane torch or glass cleaner, depending on the environment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zw0tu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zw0tu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Propane Torch&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R5QFw.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R5QFw.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Glass Cleaner&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For years, I used a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bugasalt.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwzvX7BRAeEiwAsXExo2sY5sfqAQCkEYy-eAX8hwgS2KYkVf_kcoIkP0EUQALZKMMgiMcwdhoC_agQAvD_BwE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Salt Gun&lt;/a&gt;, but my wife complained about the salt, and then one day the kids left it out in the rain and it stopped working.  Since then, I have used these two tools.  Each of them is far more effective than a swatter, even more effective than the salt gun.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the torch, I give a quick press of the electric ignition to let out a quick burst of flame.  You want to aim for just beyond the visible flame, and you will do fine.  Depending on your aim, you will vaporize their wings, and perhaps even their appendages, and they will drop to the ground.  Most of the time, I find tha they are instantly killed. You do need to be careful of your backstop or what ever the fly is perched on. You won't want to hit them if they are sitting on something fragile or flammable, but ceilings, walls, tables, counters, etc are all fine, as long as you are careful about the intensity and duration of the flame. Just give the button a quick flick, nothing more.  I prefer this solution to the salt gun, and have scored may double and even quite a few triple kills with this, as you can angle the flame to wash over one or more flies if they are close enough.  It also is possible to take them down on the wing, just be careful of where you aim it. It also does not disturb the nearby flies, so you can just move about a room taking them all down with a quick depression of a button.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The glass cleaner is useful for cases where the backstop would make the torch unsuitable, such as flies landing on a TV or monitor.  Just give them a spritz, and they will be unable to fly and fall to the ground.  While they may not be killed by this &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/can-windex-kill-bugs-like-ants-36643441&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;technique&lt;/a&gt;, I don't think that is necessary, as I police the body with the same paper towel that I use to wipe the cleaner off of the screen.  If you need to have a lethal spray solution, and you want to leave dead flies laying around your house, you can pour some  &lt;a href=&quot;http://thecharmedkitchen.com/2013/10/05/house-fly-control/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;alcohol in a spray bottle&lt;/a&gt;.  The spray bottle is also a tool that will allow you to reliably take down flies in the air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12237" LastEditorUserId="12237" LastEditDate="2020-10-07T15:40:39.280" LastActivityDate="2020-10-07T15:40:39.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24111" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-10-08T07:54:39.113" Score="2" ViewCount="67" Body="&lt;p&gt;My laptop (MSI) touchpad drivers seem quite faulty. Some intentional hard tap events are blocked unless the touchpad is set to highest sensitivity, and when set so, constant phantom touches occur during typing. I cannot even see where the touch occurs, so the sensitivity is over the top. How can I block edges of the touchpad from being touched? I tried covering it with many materials, but the capacitance of my touch is detected through paper, leather, tape, plastic, nylon webbing, and nearly everything I tried. (I'm posting this question and answer as I finally found a convenient solution.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Note: the driver is Synaptic, but the settings either do not work or cause undesirable side effects (like taps being blocked while I'm holding another key).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2020-10-10T03:44:48.983" Title="How to block regions of a touchpad from responding?" Tags="&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24112" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24111" CreationDate="2020-10-08T07:54:39.113" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found that polyethylene foam blocks touches, even when in a very thin layer (&amp;lt; 1 mm). This is a firm but soft (closed cell) translucent foam sometimes used to protect packages. I planned to attach it using a spray adhesive like 3M Super 77 (spraying on the foam but not the computer), but realized mounting tape would stick without an adhesive. I covered the right side of the touchpad with a strip of 2 mm thick foam-backed mounting tape, then covered the sticky top of the tape with a piece of paper cut to size. (After a couple days, the feel is slightly annoying. I may redo the job with the tape's edges beveled, then dusted with corn starch rather than covered by paper. Or I may use thinner foam as originally intended.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this were a computer that would be seen by clients, I would seek a self adhesive foam sheet the same color as the laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This hack is assuming warranty service isn't available, that the warranty does not cover faulty driver, or that the touchpad is so off center that its defects cannot be overcome by the driver.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2020-10-10T03:44:48.983" LastActivityDate="2020-10-10T03:44:48.983" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24113" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19893" CreationDate="2020-10-09T08:31:39.813" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Nail polish remover did not work for me. I had pen marks on my leather jacket at the collar. I used blue tack to stick the collar over the mark so that the mark on my jacket could not be seen when wearing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Blu Tack removed the pen stain. It works!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32281" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-10-09T14:37:43.290" LastActivityDate="2020-10-09T14:37:43.290" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24114" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24048" CreationDate="2020-10-09T19:59:38.637" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are a lot of easy household options here since it's small. You really can keep it in the house. If you move, and you're nervous, simply take it with you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;unscrew a forced-hot-air or HVAC vent cover and stick it in there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;put it in an old paint can with some sand and leave in the garage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;duck tape it to the underside of a bureau or other furniture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;using a utility knife, make a hollow part in the middle of a book. Then glue the whole book back together. &lt;strong&gt;Not&lt;/strong&gt; a fake book. Those are easy to spot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You get the idea. Anything no one would want to open or look inside. All those locations above are also good places to hide money.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32136" LastEditorUserId="32136" LastEditDate="2020-10-09T20:06:47.280" LastActivityDate="2020-10-09T20:06:47.280" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24115" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-10-10T16:47:42.360" Score="3" ViewCount="76" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm beginning research on how the Earth's &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/coriolis-effect/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Coriolis Effect&lt;/a&gt; affects solids suspended in moving liquids. I have run into a challenge that lifehackers may be able to help solve.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to compare two similar liquids—one turning clockwise and the other turning counter clockwise at the same rate. This has presented two challenges to either solve or adequately counteract/compensate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How can I stir/spin/swirl two similar liquids in different containers at the same rate in diametrically opposite directions?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;How can I prove/verify that both are turning at the same rate.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't figure out how to &amp;quot;mark&amp;quot; a liquid to track its movement. I can't figure out how to affect the liquid (move it) without the interference of some object. For example: I have used magnetic mixers that use encapsulated stir-bars to mix chemicals in my lab but they (and all others I've found) all spin in the same direction sitting on the bench. I found it might be possible to &lt;a href=&quot;https://inspectapedia.com/electric/Electric_Motor_Direction.php&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;change the direction&lt;/a&gt; of the rotation of one of two magnetic mixers; but, that introduces other distractions (the stir bar) that I'd prefer to avoid if possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-10-18T12:13:40.043" Title="Physics laboratory setup for fluid dynamics experiments" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;water&gt;&lt;liquids&gt;&lt;automation&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24116" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24115" CreationDate="2020-10-10T18:53:49.773" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;if you don't want to insert a stirring implement of some sort, you could spin the entire container, it'd just take a long time for the liquid to get up to speed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Measuring the speed of the stirrer is easy: stick a revcounter on it. These usually consist of an object stuck to the moving part of the stirrer, and a sensor that detects that object (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instructables.com/Measure-RPM-DIY-Portable-Digital-Tachometer/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;a vane interrupting a beam of light,&lt;/a&gt; a magnet moving past a magnetic sensor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Measuring the speed of the liquid is a bit more difficult. You might be able to do a magnetic revcounter with a small magnet stuck to a bit of cork that will float on the liquid.&#xA;Or aim a video camera at the liquid, drop a floating object in and measure the spinning speed on the video. Make sure the framerate is high enough though: 24 fps video means you shouldn't spin the liquid at more than ~12 revs/s.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-10-10T18:53:49.773" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24118" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20061" CreationDate="2020-10-11T16:35:48.050" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A penny is 1.52mm and a dime is 1.35mm, according to the specs from the US mint.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The OP is incorrect about the thickness of the CR2032 and CR2025, but correct that the name indicates the thickness... 3.2mm for CR2032 and 2.5mm for CR2025. The difference is therefore 0.7mm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While many folds of aluminum foil will no doubt work, my preference would be to use a dime for best conductivity and to keep the battery secure from moving under the spring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since he has been using two CR2025 batteries (bad plan on several levels - stressing out the spring and the voltage regulation circuit as the two biggest problems), we can be sure that one CR2025 plus a dime will fit in the space. But now that the spring is stretched out (guessing... Likely but maybe not), a penny might be better in his case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as a &amp;quot;life hack&amp;quot; goes, a simple dime would be ideal (you have one available 99% of the time, and no &amp;quot;work&amp;quot; is required for the hack), and a penny will often suffice although it will stress/overextend the spring slightly more.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As far as options for optimum outcome, buying the right battery is always the best way to go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32289" LastActivityDate="2020-10-11T16:35:48.050" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24119" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24115" CreationDate="2020-10-13T06:05:17.747" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A fair number of laboratories use toys like Fischer Technik or Lego in simple experimental setups. You could use them or similar, modular equipment to build a frame that connects 2 stirrers with an even number of same size gearwheels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;(I'm certain I don't have to explain to you, but maybe some other users might not know immedieately)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;The even number of gears means that the gears at opposite ends of the setup rotate in the opposite direction. Using gears of the same size means that all gears rotate with the same speed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Attach a stirrer on each end and let them get your fluid up to the desired speed. Then move the whole frame up and away from the containers. This exposes both liquids to the same influences (like drag from the stirrers). To make results as comparable as possible, I would build some kind of guide rail to move the stirrers out of the containers evenly. Maybe you can keep the stirrers rotating while moving them up, so the motion of the liquids is disturbed as little as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-10-13T06:05:17.747" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24121" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-10-14T01:09:00.723" Score="0" ViewCount="312" Body="&lt;p&gt;Shuffling around the house in my stocking feet working at home, has left me with pairs of socks; although originally thick wool, ribbed, elastic crew-length; with the heels thread-bare or worn through.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aLVMH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aLVMH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;worn-through heel sock outline&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They're beyond mending within my ability in my opinion. In the past, when this happened, I tossed them out. I don't enjoy wearing socks without heels. I have a few pairs that I've kept, thinking that there might be some other way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to find a &lt;strong&gt;hack to extend the useful life of the worn pairs of socks&lt;/strong&gt; with as minimal effort as possible. The longer the hack works, the better — from simple conservation of resources if nothing better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought if anyone could come up with an out-of-the-shoebox solution, it would be a lifehacker.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: BTW, my sewing skills are great. I've made my own tunics, ditty bags and camping gear—but I'm LAZY and easily distracted. :) I have 3 pairs of different-style 'slippers' but enjoy walking on glass-smooth floors sans footwear. Yes, some rooms have carpet or rugs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-10-18T14:38:18.650" LastActivityDate="2020-10-18T14:38:18.650" Title="How can I prolong the life of my socks, with heels worn through?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;recycling&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24122" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24121" CreationDate="2020-10-14T06:38:29.967" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Socks usually wear by mechanical friction: with your feet, and with the outside environment (shoes, floors, beds...).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now what you describe is obvious: the heel takes the hardest physical in the body, which generates two favorable conditions for your socks to wear:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The sock is repeatedly crushed between your heel and floor / shoe.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The skin on the heel tends to become thicker and coarser, compared to the skin on other parts of the body.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now it is easier to find ways to extend the life of the socks:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make sure that the shoes that you wear are smooth on the inside;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make sure that the foot applies uniform pressure on the inside of the shoe; otherwise, the parts of the socks getting the higher pressure / friction will die first;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;make sure you have a proper skin care, especially in the heels area. Make sure that skin is soft and smooth.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wear some additional shoes / socks / whatever, which will take the most part of the abuse; either the additional footwear is more resistant to wear (like shoes), or is cheaper to replace them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once the material / fabric of the sock is gone, there is very little that can be done to revive it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The way I see it, if a repair is done, it will either look bad, or it will be uncomfortable to wear. Or both.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your question sounds similar to:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prolong the life of a kitchen plate, after it has got a hole in the bottom?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe as a frisbee?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Brainstorming: if the socks are long (they go up on the leg high enough), you might just cut the worn part out, close the cut by sewing, keep wearing them (obviously, they will be shorter this time). A new heel will form by itself, even though they might be slightly less comfortable to wear (compared to new socks).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastEditorUserId="26845" LastEditDate="2020-10-14T06:43:48.273" LastActivityDate="2020-10-14T06:43:48.273" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24123" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24121" CreationDate="2020-10-14T11:22:49.443" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My simple hack to extend the life of socks with worn-out heels, with the least effort, is to&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wear them the other way up.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The fabric now at the heel won't have the extra thickness that a heel usually has, and they probably won't go as far up your legs, but you should be able to squeeze a bit more life out of the socks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another suggestion when you wear just socks on your feet indoors is&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;fold the top of the sock down so that it goes underneath the heel.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-10-14T14:37:54.130" LastActivityDate="2020-10-14T14:37:54.130" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24124" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-10-14T18:09:20.780" Score="4" ViewCount="710" Body="&lt;p&gt;We've intentionally oversized our solar panel array to have capacity for an EV we're planning to buy once our current cars punch out. Until then we produce and push back to the grid an excess. This excess is carried as a credit for 12 months towards our future power usage. I am wondering what would be a possible household way of converting this excess into dollars and cents. One example I can think of is coin mining, but it marginally effective these days due to dominance of specialized mining hardware/farms. Any creative ideas are welcome!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32309" LastActivityDate="2021-01-20T06:16:52.060" Title="Best ways to use free electricity?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24125" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24124" CreationDate="2020-10-14T18:13:41.003" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have any gas appliances (range/oven, dryer, water heater), replace them with electric ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-10-14T18:13:41.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24126" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24124" CreationDate="2020-10-14T19:42:12.517" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do not know where you are from, but in France, some are able to sell their excess electricity to the state and have the option of purchasing extra electricity from the state at a very reduced price in times when their system is down for whatever reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may also wish to store some of your electricity in batteries designed for such storage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/bu_413a_storing_renewable_energy_in_a_battery&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;BU-413a: How to Store Renewable Energy in a Battery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastActivityDate="2020-10-14T19:42:12.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24127" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24124" CreationDate="2020-10-15T06:17:18.390" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on where you live, there might be e-bike or e-scooter rental services around. These companies put a number of devices out on the streets in big cities, but collecting all of them to recharge the batteries is too much effort. So they contract people and pay them to recharge their devices, usually paying the current end customer power prices.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This solution is tied to some effort, because you have to go out, collect the e-bikes or e-scooters in the streets around you and put them back in the streets after recharging the batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-10-15T06:17:18.390" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24128" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2507" CreationDate="2020-10-15T08:37:11.267" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've just opened 50 letters using an Icy Pole Stick (popsicle stick in USA or Lolly Stick in UK). I created a &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/9ThHc4oEFs0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;YouTube video&lt;/a&gt; of doing the first 6. Quick and easy no paper cuts to fingers or damaged letters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32313" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-10-15T09:14:20.617" LastActivityDate="2020-10-15T09:14:20.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24130" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24139" CreationDate="2020-10-15T11:27:54.330" Score="3" ViewCount="508" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am sitting in my workplace and everyone is doing their work silently. Suddenly a loud noise comes from nowhere and everyone gets panicked. But when they SMELL, they already know who is it...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to get rid of such situations sooner as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried one thing before: Whenever I felt urge to fart, I start sprinting towards the balcony, or washrooms, but due to my great walking skills, that thing comes out in between, and everyone comes to know about it, becoming a center attraction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Our chair is a typical workplace chair with rubber-ish sitting area.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know how to silently fart in such situations?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32307" LastActivityDate="2020-10-17T19:14:22.767" Title="How to silently fart in workplace?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24131" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24130" CreationDate="2020-10-15T12:42:27.073" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You have already discovered that getting up and walking/running to the balcony encourages the release of the fart. So my hack is not to &lt;strong&gt;suppress&lt;/strong&gt; the fart, but&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get up and walk around every hour before you need to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;End up on the balcony or in the fart room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The physical motion will encourage gas that has been building up to be released where it won't be noticed, and you are back in control. When you are in a &amp;quot;safe&amp;quot; place, you can make more exercises to flex your body and encourage the release.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-10-15T12:42:27.073" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24132" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24130" CreationDate="2020-10-15T19:31:47.840" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to silently fart in workplace?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do not let it build up, so that you are able pass an emission of gas from your posterior without making a noise. The longer you hold it in, the greater the chances are that your fart will be audible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another trick to help out, would be to avoid eating too much food that give you gas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.verywellfit.com/foods-that-cause-gas-2507166&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Foods That Can Cause Gas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Carbohydrate-rich foods tend to cause gas, whereas foods that contain mostly fats and proteins do not. That doesn't mean carbs are bad for you—in fact, lots of healthy carb-rich foods are high in beneficial nutrients like fiber.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That said, if you suddenly add more fruits and vegetables to your diet, you might notice more gas. The exchange may not seem fair ​since by adding these healthy whole foods, you're actually improving your diet. But take heart: Not all plant foods cause gas in everyone. Often, as your body adjusts to the change, you'll notice less gas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With a little trial and error, you can also determine which foods you are most sensitive to. Commonly, these include:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Beans&lt;/strong&gt; such as navy beans, chickpeas, pinto beans, and white beans&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vegetables&lt;/strong&gt; including asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, onions, and mushrooms&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fruits&lt;/strong&gt; such as apples, peaches, and pears&#xA;Starches including potatoes, corn, pasta, and wheat, and any foods made with these ingredients&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sugar-sweetened&lt;/strong&gt; drinks and apple juice&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Carbonated&lt;/strong&gt; beverages such as soda and beer&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dairy&lt;/strong&gt; products such as milk, cream, and ice cream&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sugar&lt;/strong&gt; alcohols such as sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The common denominator here is carbohydrates that contain fructose, lactose, insoluble fiber, and starch. These ferment in the large intestine, releasing gas as they do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastActivityDate="2020-10-15T19:31:47.840" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24133" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24121" CreationDate="2020-10-15T21:59:22.017" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hosiery Heel Hole Hack&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Stephie asked for pictures; so, while sketching a diagram to illustrate the situation I hit on a no-frills hosiery heel hole hack.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Begin by folding the sides of the sock inside itself to form a liner (ankle socklet.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fKI1P.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fKI1P.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Heel Hole Hack 1&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;…&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yRSHc.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yRSHc.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Heel Hole Hack 2&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;…&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Cdyhj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Cdyhj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Heel Hole Hack 3&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat for its mate if necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pull 'em on.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-10-15T21:59:22.017" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24136" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24130" CreationDate="2020-10-16T18:22:55.227" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Farts are caused by a buildup of gas, obviously. That in turn is caused by bacteria in your gut fermenting the contents. The longer the contents stay in your gut the more fermentation and more gas. You may have a problem with constipation. You need to empty your bowels more frequently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There may also be an issue with the type of bacteria in your gut. That can be affected by what you eat. Is your diet unusual in any way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally there's some good news. The loudness of a fart is influenced not just by the volume of gas but also by the muscle-tone of your anal sphincter. The tighter the seal the  louder the fart. It could be that you have excellent muscle-tone. Congratulations. Or you may be developing piles, not something to congratulate you on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32070" LastActivityDate="2020-10-16T18:22:55.227" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24137" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23193" CreationDate="2020-10-16T20:26:24.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can animal dander be completely removed from clothing?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My recommendation would be to apply &lt;strong&gt;Shout&lt;/strong&gt; for a few minutes to those tough stains, just prior to putting your clothes in the washer for cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The dander here, is that a stain may be set (meaning it cannot be removed) if it has not been treated prior to be machine washed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I habitually have &lt;strong&gt;Shout&lt;/strong&gt; on hand and apply it to stains that I think will not come out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MFghn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/MFghn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Shout Triple-Acting Stain Remover Spray 30 fl. oz.&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.yourbestdigs.com/reviews/best-laundry-stain-remover/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Protein-based stains&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When working with protein-based stains, seek a stain remover that has an enzyme-based agent. Enzymes are biological catalysts, which means that they either speed up or change a chemical reaction. When you use an enzyme-based agent, the enzyme enters the stain and breaks up the non-water soluble molecules into smaller, more soluble molecules.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/maDH0.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/maDH0.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I find that &lt;strong&gt;Shout&lt;/strong&gt; works very well on blood stains as long as the garment is properly treated before washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other cleaning agent may work, but I am comfortable just using &lt;strong&gt;Shout&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastActivityDate="2020-10-16T20:26:24.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24138" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-10-17T14:26:19.150" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Xylene, a rag and a fair amount of elbow grease seems to work well for removing the rubberised layer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32324" LastActivityDate="2020-10-17T14:26:19.150" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24139" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24130" CreationDate="2020-10-17T19:14:22.767" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Gas is a normal byproduct of digestion, but if you have to pass a lot of gas, often, and you cannot relate it to a specific food you eat, then you have a digestive problem. The food is not properly digested. Try to fix your medical problem (maybe start by reading about &lt;em&gt;candida albicans&lt;/em&gt; and sodium bicarbonate that kills it), but in the meantime, this will help:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;if there are people that can directly see you: sitting in your chair, shift your weight to one butt cheek (the other one up) and then using it as a leverage, slide a little to the opposite side and put the other cheek down. You do this to spread the butt cheeks a little, and slightly loosen your sphincter. Then you can try to intentionally release the gas, but not all at once, just a little, so the smell won't be a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;if nobody sees you: the same, but use your hand to grab one of your butt cheeks. Spread it apart, so that even your sphincter loosens a little. Then release, slowly, not all at once.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Practice a little. When you learn how to do it, there will be no sound and no smell. And you will be very happy ;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32325" LastActivityDate="2020-10-17T19:14:22.767" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24140" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24121" CreationDate="2020-10-18T11:53:03.480" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your sewing skills might not be up to darning the hole up, but you could consider using a fabric glue (possibly heat activated, like hemming web) to bond onto the sock a circle of hard wearing fabric, like denim or leather, the size of your entire heel contact patch (or even the entire foot).. If you don't have any fabric glues to hand then perhaps (judging by how effectively it stuck to the work pants I wiped it on 7 years ago) something like bathroom silicone sealant or those &amp;quot;no nails&amp;quot; type adhesives, worked into the fabric of both the patch and the sock and left to cure, might make for a long lasting repair..&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before you sit down for a 4h work stint one day, cut a foot shape in denim, put some plastic bag or cling wrap on your foot, put the sock on and arrange it nicely, dope both the sock and patch with your chosen adhesive and then use the weight of your own leg resting on the patch - it should (with the body heat helping) be well on the way to being cured if you can sit relatively still for 4h. If you can't, consider recreating the shape of your foot by stuffing a bag with polystyrene beads into the sock, shape it and apply a weight for 24h&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It might me more effective to do with the new pair of socks before they wear out. Perhaps in such a case your sewing skills might at least extend to tacking a reinforcement patch in place if the adhesive approach doesn't float your boat&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-10-18T11:53:03.480" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24141" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24115" CreationDate="2020-10-18T12:13:40.043" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Certain popular second hand selling sites appear to have a reasonable proliferation of vinyl turntables for not very much money. I'd suggest that a belt driven one would work better for your purposes because even if you cannot get the motor to reverse by swapping the wiring over, you can reverse the rotation of the deck by having one belt be looped onto its motor with a single twist (figure 8 rather than figure 0). If you mount the motor at an angle it will help the twisted belt avoid coming into contact with itself&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also be reasonably sure that your centrally placed container is rotating at a particular speed, given that these things are calibrated for audio playback and you'll get a choice of speeds; 33, 45 or 78 rpm&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If speed matching is very important to you, perhaps seek out some intended for DJ mixing. Not only will they have a control that will vary the speed up/down by some reasonable percentage, but they will have a sequence of dots embedded into the edge of the table and a strobe light that shines on said dots. The dots are arranged in a few bands at different densities and appear to stay stationary when the table RPM hits an exact value. What value isn't so important; even if you configured the table so the speed was X and the dots were &amp;quot;crawling past at a rate of 3 dots per second&amp;quot; on both decks you could be certain they were rotating at the same RPM. One table would be in reverse but the strobe system wouldn't care; its just an on/off light and doesn't rely on a particular direction to indicate rotation rate&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/beds4.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/beds4.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-10-18T12:13:40.043" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24142" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4061" CreationDate="2020-10-18T19:06:59.187" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tend to buy it in larger bottles (50ml) and typically find the cap doesn't fit back on after a few messy uses. However despite this I find it lasts a few months with the cap left off (in a safe place at the back of the bench) as long as I ensure that no glue is left in the nozzle after use.&#xA;To clear the nozzle I carefully squeeze the bottle to let some air out and allow the bottle to spring back in to shape quickly, sucking any remaining glue away from the nozzle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32331" LastActivityDate="2020-10-18T19:06:59.187" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24143" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-10-21T04:29:18.040" Score="2" ViewCount="564" Body="&lt;p&gt;Inadvertently left semi open the door of the fridge that we keep in the garage. When i realized about 16 hours later, food was no longer frozen and meat liquid spilled out when i fully opened the door. I cleaned the floor but 48 hours later the freezer and the garage smelled horribly rotten. The smell seems to be coming from underneath the freezer. We moved the freezer and cleaned the floor, but still smells really bad. The inside does not have bad smell.&#xA;Any suggestions about how to get rid of the odor? I use bleach for the freezer legs but it did not help. Not sure where to clean&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32347" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2021-01-06T13:38:42.380" LastActivityDate="2021-01-06T13:38:42.380" Title="How to elimimate rotten meat smell from underneath the fridge" Tags="&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24146" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-10-21T12:01:34.640" Score="1" ViewCount="48" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not necessarily an &amp;quot;everyday problem&amp;quot;, but something I believe is a valid question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a Mathmos glitter lamp which has orange oil-based fluid, and used to have a green-coloured base on the glass cylinder. Over time, the green colouring has faded, so the lamp no longer has a green tint as it did when new. What can I apply to the base of the glass which will restore the original green glow?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about some form of glass paint, but the glass cylinder sits above a bulb which gets rather hot. The paint would need to be suitable for direct heat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30056" LastActivityDate="2020-10-25T14:01:12.730" Title="Restore green colouring to Mathmos glitter lamp" Tags="&lt;light&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24147" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24146" CreationDate="2020-10-21T12:15:19.623" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest you buy a piece of stage lighting gel of green colour, cut and shaped to place between the lamp and the base.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I am talking about the gel placed in front of a stage light, which is designed to be very close to a hot bulb. These lamps emit a tremendous amount of heat compared to domestic lighting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It needs to be for this specific purpose. You can buy other coloured gel sheets, but many are not heat-safe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Selens-Transparent-Correction-Flashlight-Photography/dp/B07XBZWNNL/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is one example (for &lt;em&gt;illustrative&lt;/em&gt; purposes only because it is for flashlight photography, not for a &lt;em&gt;sustained&lt;/em&gt; heat source).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Update: buy a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=green+bulb&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;green bulb&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-10-21T14:19:31.477" LastActivityDate="2020-10-21T14:19:31.477" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24150" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24143" CreationDate="2020-10-21T17:42:45.273" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get a small container of &lt;strong&gt;Ozium&lt;/strong&gt;™ spray.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had to remove a freezer full of frozen chicken parts that had been unplugged after an ugly eviction proceeding.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The freezer had been without power for more than a couple of weeks and the odour was overwhelming and difficult to describe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used &lt;strong&gt;Ozium&lt;/strong&gt;™ spray to minimize the odour while I emptied the freezer and then the apartment of the freezer which I did not try to clean. I don't think I could have done the job without it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It was recommended to me by morgue technicians as an aid to working in difficult situations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-10-21T17:42:45.273" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24151" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-10-21T21:37:55.187" Score="1" ViewCount="72" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was gifted an insulated picnic bag (a bit like &lt;a href=&quot;https://imgur.com/Nsal6de&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;). The thing is, its rip-stop fabric side has a company logo printed on it...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WByyD.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/WByyD.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;... and it doesn't just scratch off. How can I remove the printed logo without harming the fabric?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastActivityDate="2020-10-22T01:29:02.843" Title="How to remove bonded-printed content from a ripstop fabric?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;fabric&gt;&lt;printing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24152" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24151" CreationDate="2020-10-21T21:37:55.187" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;One approach would be to avoid &lt;em&gt;removing&lt;/em&gt; the logo, and rather, sew some kind of patch over it. Like maybe a RISC-V logo for good measure. Unfortunately, this would be non-trivial to do without puncturing the insulation - you would have to only pierce the fabric and not go any deeper, coming back out through it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastActivityDate="2020-10-21T21:37:55.187" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24153" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24283" CreationDate="2020-10-22T00:16:16.533" Score="1" ViewCount="157" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have bought a few different kinds of cloth napkins for our dinner table and they seem to always come out of the dryer covered in tiny fine hairs. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qfdFK.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qfdFK.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;hairs&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do I get rid of these? I wash them with our kitchen towels and dry them on high with a dryer sheet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24887" LastEditorUserId="24887" LastEditDate="2020-10-22T12:30:08.890" LastActivityDate="2020-12-03T21:49:05.333" Title="Why are our cloth napkins “fuzz magnets”?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;home&gt;&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24154" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24151" CreationDate="2020-10-22T01:29:02.843" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The rubberized printing responds well to several applications of felt marker. In your case, choose a permanent marker in dark blue. Use a hatching stroke at 45 degree angle to completely cover the printing. If the marker touches the base fabric, it will not be too noticeable. Repeat this the next day or two. The colour does a good job of camouflaging the logo. I have done this method on T-shirt logos, usually black polypropylene. The marker fades a bit and can be touched up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32014" LastActivityDate="2020-10-22T01:29:02.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24155" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24153" CreationDate="2020-10-22T05:21:31.467" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Perhaps just let them air dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19587" LastEditorUserId="19587" LastEditDate="2020-10-31T18:24:21.910" LastActivityDate="2020-10-31T18:24:21.910" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24157" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24193" CreationDate="2020-10-23T05:53:51.637" Score="1" ViewCount="128" Body="&lt;p&gt;The problem(s) that I  face :&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ho1fC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ho1fC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;My Nb&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The edges get deformed, due to which text written on it is not visible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most of the sticky notes lose their gum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any suggestions to prevent this are welcome.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32357" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-10-27T02:36:24.313" LastActivityDate="2020-11-01T11:38:49.333" Title="How to correctly apply sticky notes as bookmarks in notebooks" Tags="&lt;stationery&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24158" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24157" CreationDate="2020-10-23T06:30:46.160" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Scrum Master here - aka wielding sticky notes for a living.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The first tip I always give to my coachees is to &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; pull them off the stack upwards, towards the sticky edge, because that causes them to invariably curl and leads to them sticking up instead of laying flat on whatever surface you place them on.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Instead, &lt;strong&gt;remove them in a sideways motion &lt;em&gt;perpendicular&lt;/em&gt; to the sticky edge&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, if you are using them as bookmarks, try to &lt;strong&gt;minimize the area sticking out&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;em&gt;especially&lt;/em&gt; if you are going to transport your books. Simplified, what isn’t sticking out can’t be crushed or bent. It may help to write the text along the vertical edge instead of horizontally. You may want to use slightly wider stickies if you need more space, and remember that color can carry information as well - both stickies and pens come in different colors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if you have to carry your books around, protect the edge with the markers as good as you can - placing larger folders around them or &lt;strong&gt;simply placing them into your backpack spine side down&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your stickies don’t stick well, sorry to say that investing into another brand may be the best solution. And of course store them in an environment protected from excessive heat, sun or dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2020-10-23T06:42:52.537" LastActivityDate="2020-10-23T06:42:52.537" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24159" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24153" CreationDate="2020-10-23T19:12:26.703" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fabric and method of washing usually the reason why as certain fabrics are prone to pilling especially synthetics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Washing with like fabrics on gentle cycle and allowing to air dry might help. Check the fabric instructions. Depending on what material(s) they are made of heat drying with heat could be your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, in terms of washing, what type of washing machine and how full your loads and what you wash them with can all play a big part too. Top loading washing machine tend yo be harder on fabrics then front loading machines.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As to removing the pilling a razor works great to remove the little pill fluffs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32363" LastActivityDate="2020-10-23T19:12:26.703" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24169" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24146" CreationDate="2020-10-25T14:01:12.730" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you tried making your own coloured bulb by dipping?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mix a deep green with food colouring and food gelatine (according to the instructions). Wash and dry the bulb so that the mix will coat the bulb evenly. Dunk the glass bulb into the gelatine dye mix a few times to coat the bulb. Then, let the dye set. A drop of liquid detergent may help the dye coat the bulb more evenly if you have hard water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After the bulb dries, you can turn it on to see how it looks. Repeat as necessary to get the desired colour strength.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't want to try to mix your own, there are commercially available materials of silicone for the same application.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-10-25T14:01:12.730" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24170" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="12074" CreationDate="2020-10-25T15:14:29.003" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just swallow some toothpaste. Drank a glass of cold milk it seemed to help it a lot.   It didn't cure. It kind of made it stop hurting. As much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32370" LastActivityDate="2020-10-25T15:14:29.003" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24172" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24124" CreationDate="2020-10-25T23:08:15.663" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also host your own server using the free electricity available and make money from the server. For instance, see this &lt;a href=&quot;https://hostimul.com/make-money-with-a-dedicated-server/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;webpage&lt;/a&gt;, and here is a detailed post on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.lifewire.com/how-much-money-can-you-make-as-hosting-reseller-3473705&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;return on investment&lt;/a&gt; from housing a server.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;a href=&quot;https://hostimul.com/make-money-with-a-dedicated-server/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://hostimul.com/make-money-with-a-dedicated-server/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All sites need a hosting server to host their website data such as the articles, media files on their website such as the visual data (video files and images), and user data (which should be hosted and protected on a high safety level). That is the point where you can consider providing a personal income within the virtual platform with the method of making money with a server. What we are going to explain in this article is the main concept and its principles to start a legitimate revenue on a virtual basis with the technical resources. A Host is a server that is the connection between your website and your clients to maintain a constant data connection. All sites have a server which can be different when it comes to methods or plans that you are going to utilize which can also change in line with your individual and corporate needs such as the difference between hosting your personal blog data as several media files and articles and hosting an e-commerce website with an enormous number of products. Most independent company sites utilize a common server (which is referred to shared servers in which you share the technical properties of the same server with other users in order to pay slightly less in comparison with the dedicated servers, which is not the right and effective way of how to make money with servers). This implies they pay a little expense every month to impart a server to different organizations. However, there are other types of enterprises that possess a high volume of traffic on their website with the only solution to make a dedicated server as their main hosting provider.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32372" LastActivityDate="2020-10-25T23:08:15.663" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24175" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24030" CreationDate="2020-10-27T02:23:48.337" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I used a Q-tip cotton swab. I cut the cotton to the exact thickness of the nose pads. I took the cotton disk and applied 1 tiny drop of super glue to  bottomside and stuck it on the metal piece that held the old nose pad and wallah. Lasted 6 months. They would have lasted longer if needed. Comfortable,  since the cotton is nice and soft.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32377" LastActivityDate="2020-10-27T02:23:48.337" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24177" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24143" CreationDate="2020-10-27T03:25:34.030" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use my hand held steamer  that has a powerful pressure  and a wire scrubbing tip to blast away dirt and oder. I would  soak the area with  a heavy Vinegar spray first and after 30 mins, hit the area with the high pressure, high heat steam.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32377" LastActivityDate="2020-10-27T03:25:34.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24181" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-10-28T18:34:28.437" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dry paper towels until they breakup and stick to the rubber then keep going until chunks of paper and stickiness are gone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32388" LastEditorUserId="32388" LastEditDate="2020-10-29T02:52:36.783" LastActivityDate="2020-10-29T02:52:36.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24184" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23312" CreationDate="2020-10-29T12:13:54.150" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When your tongue is really burnt, below are the first reach techniques to reduce the burn quickly:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Constantly touch with your tongue the surface of bottle of cold water, just taken from a refrigerator. (take care that the bottle surface should be clean and tidy)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lick a piece of butter , so that butter instantly accept the temperature from your tongue by melting itself down. Thus causing less burn.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For some, where butter is allergic, good suggestion is ghee or honey wax(if it is edible and reachable in your locality)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Post applying these techniques, please&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Avoid taking warm or hot drinks and food for a while. This provides tongue enough cooling window to heal the burnt part.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Also, try to avoid spicy food as it increases the body temperature and can affect the situation of your tongue.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Better suggestion is to have the food which does not ask too much work from your taste buds.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These simple techniques can reduce the discomfort. As tongue heals fast, just keep it cool.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastActivityDate="2020-10-29T12:13:54.150" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24188" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20468" CreationDate="2020-11-01T00:54:50.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I place the glass upside down in the microwave and heat it up to evaporate the water - it hasn't cracked on me. But if the water was dirty to begin with you'll still have the residue inside the double walls. The other option, with the glass right side up, suck through the tiny hole to get everything out and spit it out (obviously). It's not the most appealing technique but it works very quickly. You could also try to one of those aspirator bulbs to clean baby's noses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32405" LastActivityDate="2020-11-01T00:54:50.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24190" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-11-01T06:49:17.363" Score="2" ViewCount="108" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a plastic soda bottle (with soda in it) that has already deflated. It is closed and has a customized label. I got it many years ago, and it has deflated over time. How do I restore it to its original shape without breaking or opening the twist cap? (I don't want to destroy the bottle)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Worst case, I'll probably just throw this away, but I'd like to keep it as a souvenir.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit #1: The 2 pictures are the same bottle. It's not photoshopped. It's just taken at 2 different angles. At the right, you can see how compressed it is, because the bottle has lost air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q1ysd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/q1ysd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2258" LastEditorUserId="2258" LastEditDate="2020-11-01T12:17:32.937" LastActivityDate="2020-11-02T01:42:00.610" Title="How can I restore the shape of a deflated soda plastic bottle without breaking or opening the twist cap?" Tags="&lt;plastics&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24191" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24190" CreationDate="2020-11-01T07:48:30.500" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The ring on these types of bottle caps is usually attached with several strands of plastic. This specific type is attached quite strongly and many people lacking strength in their hands find it difficult to open them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On the inside of the cap ring there is a row of &amp;quot;barbs&amp;quot; that catch onto the bottle nech while twisting the cap and cause the ring to seperate fron the neck. If you manage to deactivate those barbs, you might be able to open the bottle without seperating the cap ring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please note that this method may fail despite your best efforts.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would heat the cap with a blow hairdrier and then insert a thin but sturdy object between cap and bottle neck to press the barbs flat to the cap ring. That way they hopefully don't catch on the bottle neck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Since the plastic is slightly more elastic while hot, I would try to carefully open the bottle while the cap is still hot. Be aware that soft plastic usually loses it's elasticity over time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An alternative would be to store the bottle in a preassurized chamber for some time. The plastic of the bottle itself is permeable for gases, hence why the bottle collapsed. In theory you should be able to reverse the process and press gasses back into the bottle, but it would probably be a very long and slow process. I'm not sure how practicable it is to keep a pressure chamber pressurized for half a year or longer and I honestly don't know if this would even work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-11-01T07:48:30.500" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24192" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24190" CreationDate="2020-11-01T07:51:18.197" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drill 2 small holes: one at the top of the bottle, one at the bottom. Drain the cola and rinse with water.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;You could even do this with only one hole, but it'll take longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-11-01T07:51:18.197" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24193" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24157" CreationDate="2020-11-01T11:26:53.390" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;From what you've said I think post it notes are probably not the right tool for the job. You have a softback book seemingly with no protection, in something like a bag (or even just carried in a stack with your hands wrapped around the edge; the post it's are being folded and ruined&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to carry on using post its you'll need to create some kind of hardback cover that extends out past the edges of the book, like a real hardback does. This will provide some protection for protruding notes against being folded. You could even fashion the cover so that it folds up with a gap and covers the notes. Crude sketch time:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/D0r30.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Blue is the book, red is the notes, green is a lifehacked strong cardboard cover that is tied or glued (orange) to the book, and made so that it folds and fastens (black) closed with a gap to protect the notes&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to get a drill out then a box file with a lever arch might help: you can drill through the book in the right place that it can be mounted on the lever arch, ensuring there is a gap&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively if you practise writing your notes really, really small than you can stick the note so that it doesn't protrude from the book at all and you can reveal a few millimeters of note by rolling the book up, starting at the spine - by the time you reach the page edges the rolling action causes them to separate slightly. If the separation isn't enough for writing, it may be enough for a bit of morse code or a dot system, and you can have 26 tabs with an index inside the  front cover&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did mention I don't think paper notes are the right tool for this job; it's probably one for something a bit more resistant to being ragged around. Plastic tabs are available and may be more resistant to being folded&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-11-01T11:26:53.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24194" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24157" CreationDate="2020-11-01T11:38:49.333" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An alternative suggestion that is related to something mentioned in my other answer, would be to not use paper tabs at all; if these page markers are to be a permanent thing you could consider to use something like a hole punch to take a semicircular notch out of the edge of the page and write your note on the first page of the book so it aligns with the notch. By spacing the notches out appropriately you should be able to get quite a few marks down the length of the page edge (and even the tops and bottoms of pages). You then have an index list that is easy to look down and can follow over the book edge to see the relevant notch. By rolling the book up you will spread the page leaves out and make the notches easier to see.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This technique is similar to one that does have a known name - &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thumb_index&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;thumb indexes&lt;/a&gt; but those notches are much larger (literally you can fit a thumb in, pinch the pages and flip the book to open it at the right page. I'm proposing a smaller notch that you'd identify visually rather than physically and flick the pages til you reached it. Similar idea though&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-11-01T11:38:49.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24195" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24190" CreationDate="2020-11-01T11:48:39.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The deformed bottle and its label appear to be identical to the one on the left, except for the deformed shape. The one on the left &lt;em&gt;could&lt;/em&gt; be the same bottle photoshopped to the correct shape. But the background is not distorted to match, so it's a different bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So my &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; is to throw away the one on the right and replace it with the one on the left.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to keep that &lt;em&gt;actual bottle&lt;/em&gt; I suggest opening it to allow the shape to restore, and topping it up with more cola, after letting it go &amp;quot;flat&amp;quot; (no dissolved gas in it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-11-01T11:48:39.053" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24197" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24190" CreationDate="2020-11-02T01:42:00.610" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why don't you ask the Coca-Cola people.They probably have seen this before and may have ideas. Example, you could expand/stretch the label to remove it and place on another bottle, or on a stylized pseudo-bottle. If you suggested ideas to them, they may become inspired to help preserve their marketing history.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32014" LastActivityDate="2020-11-02T01:42:00.610" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24198" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="229" CreationDate="2020-11-02T01:52:53.090" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always hear that we only have to warm the vehicle for a couple of minutes and anything after that is just wasted fuel. While this may be true for most of the US and lots of Canada as well, it's not true at all if you live in Alaska or the Yukon.  Even if the engine is at running temp, it's not safe to drive if the moisture from your breath ices up the inside of your windshield or when the heater nob snaps off when you attempt to turn the heat on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you live in areas where there is extreme cold, use a command start and have the heater already set on high. While this may prolong the warning process a bit (for reasons already stated), it will save interior plastic dials or even the inside door handle from breaking off when you turn dials or shut your door (I had an interior door handle snap off when I slammed the door shut at -45. So having the interior warmed up before you get in the vehicle will save the interior from becoming too brittle in the cold. Use a block heater with a timer and set it to begin warming your engine coolant for minimum 2.5 hours to a max of 4 hours in the morning before you get up. Anything more than 4 hours is paying for wasted electricity. Have your heated seats set on high as well. In extreme cold, 15 mins until warm air blows is actually pretty normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now if I could find a way to stop my power steering fluid from gelling up and causing my steering wheel to stiffen up (I bet most of you have never even experienced that)...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32412" LastActivityDate="2020-11-02T01:52:53.090" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24201" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24207" CreationDate="2020-11-02T16:03:57.183" Score="6" ViewCount="258" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a wireless mouse and keyboard combination that uses a USB dongle like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HWeztm.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HWeztm.png&quot; alt=&quot;USB dongle&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is at a desk that I share with other people, so it is important that when I (or others) leave and take my laptop, the dongle stays put. However, it is so small that often I forget to take it out of my laptop and leave it on the desk. I'm not worried about it being stolen -- just forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought of trying to superglue a key ring or something to it, in order to make it more conspicuous, but wondered if others have dealt with this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32310" LastEditorUserId="32310" LastEditDate="2020-11-13T22:22:25.957" LastActivityDate="2020-11-13T22:22:25.957" Title="I keep forgetting to take out my wireless mouse dongle -- how can I make it more conspicuous?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24202" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24201" CreationDate="2020-11-02T19:13:47.517" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; is based on the idea that a dongle will be easy to misplace anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a small pot that is big enough to hold a bunch of keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep the dongle in the pot when unused.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you plug in the dongle, place your keys in the pot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leave the pot right beside your laptop where you can see it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you leave, swap the dongle with your keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is on the assumption that you won't get far without your keys. But if you don't drive, use another object, such as an ID tag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-11-02T19:13:47.517" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24203" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24201" CreationDate="2020-11-03T08:28:50.107" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'll assume that you take your laptop with you and the dongle is supposed to stay on the desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Superglueing a keyring to the dongle probably won't work for long because superglue is brittle and breaks off if anything bumps into the keyring. A better alternative would be a ribbon or other piece of textile. You can tuck it out of the way while working, but when you pick your laptop up to put it into your bag, the ribbon should remind you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If superglue doesn't manage to keep the ribbon attached, try 2 component epoxy from a home construction store. They often have 5 minutes epoxy available in a double syringe like this&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hRisam.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hRisam.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2020-11-03T08:28:50.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24205" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24201" CreationDate="2020-11-04T20:49:12.170" Score="1" Body="&lt;h1&gt;Duplicates are handy&lt;/h1&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anything that is related to my laptop I try to get two of.  One lives on the desk where the laptop stays most of the time and the other is in the backpack with a laptop compartment.  At least the power supply is labeled &amp;quot;backpack computer_name&amp;quot; so it is easy to remember which one it is and where it belongs.  Other things that I may not label, but I usually have an extra one of in the backpack:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ethernet adapter&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;USB-C to USB-A/HDMI adapter&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;USB cellular aircard (you can probably skip getting an extra one of these)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;USB to Serial adapter&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Mouse, or in your case: a mouse dongle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Naturally I've had to steal things from the backpack when the item on my desk fails, but yay for not waiting for the replacement to show up to keep going forward.  Power supplies don't die very often, but before the USB-C era you needed to have that exact power supply or you were sunk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7112" LastActivityDate="2020-11-04T20:49:12.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24207" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24201" CreationDate="2020-11-06T17:25:37.380" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have multiple dongles for mice, trackballs etc. They aren't all the same brand so I have to match up the device and the right dongle. When I buy a new device I put a blob of paint on the device and on the matching dongle. I use artists' acrylics so I have lots of different ones available.Seeing the paint on the device might remind you about the dongle. The other thing you might try is to connect the dongle via an extension lead long enough to reach your desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32070" LastActivityDate="2020-11-06T17:25:37.380" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24208" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24209" CreationDate="2020-11-07T17:55:31.620" Score="1" ViewCount="94" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a Mathmos Astro lava lamp bought in 2020 that I need to open to get a piece of debris out. It has a screwed cap that is sealed with some kind of glue. How can I open it without destroying the bottle?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2492" LastActivityDate="2020-11-14T04:38:00.843" Title="How to open the screwed cap of a Mathmos Astro lava lamp?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24209" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24208" CreationDate="2020-11-07T17:55:31.620" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just wanted to put this here because I wasn't able to find any information on how to break the glue sealing. Maybe someone will find this useful some day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used a hose clamp, a piece of old bicycle tube for increased friction, and pliers to grip the hose clamp. Didn't use too much force and came off with the first good pull.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yvkStl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yvkStl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Method&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2492" LastActivityDate="2020-11-07T17:55:31.620" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24212" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24201" CreationDate="2020-11-08T22:08:04.597" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dongles like the one you showed are small and the same color as your laptop. That's why they're so easy to forget. So get some bright tape (yellow electrical tape would be great) and attach a long piece to the dongle, like a kite tail. Fold the tape over itself to cover the adhesive so it's not sticky. The yellow tape will attract your attention!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/unkzD.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/unkzD.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2020-11-08T22:08:04.597" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24215" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4162" CreationDate="2020-11-10T20:11:35.430" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To clean bluetack itself. simply wash under running hot water whilst stretching it out repeatedly for 3 min. Then dry out with a towel. By squeezing it inside the towel for a couple of minutes. Then when dry, squeeze and roll and it should become tacky again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32464" LastActivityDate="2020-11-10T20:11:35.430" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24216" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24201" CreationDate="2020-11-11T08:16:27.040" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your situation is different but I never temporarily connect them directly, either use an extension cable or hub.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32388" LastActivityDate="2020-11-11T08:16:27.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24218" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19219" CreationDate="2020-11-12T12:22:52.223" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's a bad signal coming across -- and it could be coming in as a form of radio, or through wall power.  If you move the heater to a different house AC circuit and it goes away, it's coming in through wall power.  The pro audio community has some $50-$100 widgets that can effectively filter such signals.  A good IT power conditioner will do just fine also, though those are usually more expensive, and also do more, the widgets designed for audio do not protect against power surges etcetera, whereas IT power conditioners do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I asked about specific product recommends; thank you, Glorfindel, for the correction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An example of a pro audio widget which filters power well in my experience, is the Ebtech Hum X:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/ebtech-hum-x-hum-exterminator/150452000000000?cntry=US&amp;amp;cur=USD&amp;amp;source=3WWRWXGS&amp;amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA-rj9BRCAARIsANB_4AAW0zMV-5W1mkYrgEbYUDhqzj9-ticCHIpYnQgQrGlYf2sS5aHZRLAaAoMgEALw_wcB&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/ebtech-hum-x-hum-exterminator/150452000000000?cntry=US&amp;amp;cur=USD&amp;amp;source=3WWRWXGS&amp;amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA-rj9BRCAARIsANB_4AAW0zMV-5W1mkYrgEbYUDhqzj9-ticCHIpYnQgQrGlYf2sS5aHZRLAaAoMgEALw_wcB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Filters such as the above can filter a whole lot of power, most of them can handle the whole 1300 watts or so which a standard 15A wall socket is good for (one should not run a 15A, or really anything powered, at 100% capacity for long, with certain very specific exceptions...).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;IT power conditioners do a lot more, and protect a lot more, are generally more expensive...but can usually handle much less power.  The best of these are probably the ones called &amp;quot;isolation transformers&amp;quot;, some made for IT for general protection, and some made for medical purposes, to make sure stray signals don't get into EKG and the like.  I buy these used, either surplus sales web sites or more recently from eBay.  Tripp-Lite is a brand I've used recently, there are others worthwhile too.  You do have to watch the watts on these.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not have any affiliation with any vendor, designer, marketer, or builder of these products, or any web site cited.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32476" LastEditorUserId="32476" LastEditDate="2020-11-13T15:36:05.997" LastActivityDate="2020-11-13T15:36:05.997" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24219" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22942" CreationDate="2020-11-12T12:29:00.130" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You don't :-)  Fabric does not get restored once dyed, and the reality is, you're looking at dyeing, effectively.  What you can do, if you want to hack it, is get yourself some dyes and dye-grade bleach et cetera and re-dye your shirts until you like them again.  Major craft stores have the chemicals.  I keep a &amp;quot;vat&amp;quot; in our basement (a galvanized tub) with a hose and an immersion heater (you do need the heat).  I don't use it very much, but it's good to keep around, especially in less certain times.  Some dyes and bleaches work in ordinary washing machines, but not as well, you need real heat and I don't like the idea of those chemicals wearing down our washing machine.  This is not a slam-dunk or a $5 fix, it's work, but it can be lots of fun, and you never quite know exactly what you will get.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32476" LastActivityDate="2020-11-12T12:29:00.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24220" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-11-13T03:50:27.130" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried all of the above.  Turns out the best thing to use was fruit and vegetable wash. I used Fit organic.  Cleaned up like a boss.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32478" LastActivityDate="2020-11-13T03:50:27.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24221" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-11-13T20:22:35.380" Score="1" ViewCount="118" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have these pods from Oppo for almost 5 months now and they are causing problems. Basically, after I use them for some time the audio from the left starts decreasing till I can barely hear it. But if I press it deeper into my ear or tap it hard I can hear it better for a moment. I think it could be wax and all that's got in there, and I want to know how to remove, it as going out and getting it opened for a check is too risky because of Covid-19.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32482" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-11-13T21:40:43.163" LastActivityDate="2021-05-21T07:06:35.500" Title="How to remove ear wax and other dirt that went into my pods without opening them?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;&lt;headphones&gt;&lt;repair&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24222" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24201" CreationDate="2020-11-13T22:04:47.137" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it's supposed to be attached to the workstation, how about ... attaching it to the workstation? Attach a piece of string to it, and tie the string down somewhere. You might want to have two strings, one attached to the dongle, and one to the workstation, and then attach the two strings with something that detaches easily (if you pick up your laptop without detaching the dongle, you don't want to damage the dongle) but conspicuously. For example, you can take two &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binder_clip&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;binder clips&lt;/a&gt;. If you put the handles of one together (that is, putting its mouth in the open position), and then put the handles in the mouth of the second, they will each keep each other open. If you pull them apart, they will snap closed, making a noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24422" LastActivityDate="2020-11-13T22:04:47.137" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24225" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24208" CreationDate="2020-11-14T04:38:00.843" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a hairdryer on the cap for a couple of minutes which loosens the glue up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32485" LastActivityDate="2020-11-14T04:38:00.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24227" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22942" CreationDate="2020-11-14T11:35:52.550" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes the dye that leached into your other items is fixed there and you can not do anything, other times you can wash it out.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Keep that shirt near the washing machine and wash it anytime you have a load where the colour fits and if lucky it will go back to the original colour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2020-11-14T11:35:52.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24232" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22873" CreationDate="2020-11-15T09:16:45.510" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not a full solution, but i find that beating or shaking duvets and clothes daily helps. Just shake you duvet or whatever bed-cover you have out the window in the morning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can also do this with clothes and pyjamas to shake off hairs and skin-flakes that accumulated on the inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4460" LastActivityDate="2020-11-15T09:16:45.510" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24235" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-11-15T22:50:26.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Paint it.  Mask it up with tape and newspaper, use the cheapest can of spraypaint you have, and just paint it.  Pic below; items I have salvaged successfully this way include:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Heat gun with rubber surface&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Generic computer mouse with rubber surface&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fA97F.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/fA97F.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;This works so well that I suspect that the acrylation &amp;quot;drying&amp;quot; of the paint binder progagates to also polymerize the oily chains that make up the goo (can anyone support/refute this?).  The goo is a perfect paint primer!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another solution: sunshine (UV light) to oxidize and &amp;quot;dry&amp;quot; the goo.  I have done this to those cloth work gloves that have the blue rubber on the palm side that got super gooey.  I left them out in the sun a couple days and the goo darkened and hardened in place.  You see the same thing happen with some rubber bands: first they decompose to goo that ruins your item, then the goo hardens to a crust as oxidation takes place (yes/no chemically anyone?).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17498" LastEditorUserId="17498" LastEditDate="2020-11-16T00:41:09.107" LastActivityDate="2020-11-16T00:41:09.107" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24236" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18969" CreationDate="2020-11-16T04:15:34.617" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;These types of open top file boxes come in plastic or cardboard and are made to go into file drawers, you get them in various sizes. In South Africa, they are sold under brandnames Optiplan, Storafile, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ShIEq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/gJTNL.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32494" LastActivityDate="2020-11-16T04:15:34.617" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24239" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-11-18T01:12:11.373" Score="2" ViewCount="59" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a lock&amp;amp;lock to store medicines to avoid moisture. I put dryer inside and frequently and quickly the dryer is full of moisture and I have to replace it. Then I take a look at the plastic and flat surface where it touches sealing rubber, and find several carving mark. It looks like during manufacturing the carving mark is to remove molding line that may disable seal. But, it looks carving too much and possibly damage the surface and disable seal. So I check another newly arrived lock&amp;amp;lock and find it has the same mark. I bought them online cheap and I worry about they are defect product. Is there any way to test sealing leakage with common home tools?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2614" LastActivityDate="2020-11-18T05:02:26.233" Title="How to test a lock&amp;lock's air leakage with common home tools?" Tags="&lt;substitute-tool&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;food-safety&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24240" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24239" CreationDate="2020-11-18T05:02:26.233" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Seal one up with just air within, and submerge it very gently in a bowl or sink full of water.  We use Lock &amp;amp; Locks, I would expect them to hold, though I'd only test very gently about an inch or two (2-4 cm) below the surface because they're not designed for this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I do have to wonder if (a) you were sold seconds or defectives on the cheap, or (b) if the air humidity and temperature situation you have is producing condensation.  The seal in our Lock &amp;amp; Locks is good enough that I have seen condensation sometimes in unexpected fashion.  I have also seen enough online to wonder if there are counterfeits out there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32476" LastActivityDate="2020-11-18T05:02:26.233" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24241" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-11-18T06:42:59.197" Score="2" ViewCount="176" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm currently using a HB pencil to write notes for my schoolwork, but I realise that this particular pencil is very hard to erase. I tried using less pressure while writing, but it doesn't help. I'm using the Pentel eraser which worked fine on my 2B pencil but I changed to this HB pencil after losing it and it's hard to erase this one. However, this shouldn't be the case since a HB pencil is lighter than 2B, right? Is there any way to solve this problem?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32506" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-11-20T21:08:53.897" LastActivityDate="2020-11-23T07:14:04.593" Title="Why are my pencil marks hard to erase?" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24245" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3817" CreationDate="2020-11-19T21:01:05.900" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are an old fan like me you will know that long time ago&#xA;batteries were placed in protective (plastic) boxes inside the devices.&#xA;[I have &amp;quot;Grundig&amp;quot; radio constructed this way, it had plastic box for&#xA;its (6x SizeD batteries). They had leaked MANY times but that box&#xA;always kept the corrosive leak inside it and it was easy to disconnect,&#xA;take out and wash/neutralize the battery spills; then reassemble back.&#xA;There are battery boxes sold (like from RadioShack ago), so you can&#xA;buy one of these suitable for your battery size and accommodate!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32514" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-11-20T21:09:38.567" LastActivityDate="2020-11-20T21:09:38.567" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24246" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17952" CreationDate="2020-11-20T23:09:52.013" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to drain water from a tuna can is by lightly pressing the top (so that you do not lose any tuna) of the can but in different areas of the can as you are holding it tilted so that the water can drain down into the sink.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;In other words if you press lightly positioning your hands on the outer edge of the top in an east and west position across from each other the water will easily drain from the south.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;I change it rotating the can so that my hands remain in the east and west position but switching to the north and south position of the can top to get an even amount of water out on all sides.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;I lose no tuna and all water doing it this way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32517" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2020-11-22T13:09:27.443" LastActivityDate="2020-11-22T13:09:27.443" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24247" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18123" CreationDate="2020-11-21T08:26:04.913" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No&lt;/strong&gt;. When a battery starts to swell, it is broken and CANNOT not be used anymore. This is a fire waiting to happen - and Lithium fires are very difficult to extinguish.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;it only addresses the symptom (gas forming inside the battery), not the underlying cause (battery is defective).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Warnings saying &amp;quot;Do not pierce this battery&amp;quot; are plastered all over rechargeable batteries for a good reason: Breaking the seal can &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.large.net/news/87u43qg.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;cause a fire.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/What_to_do_with_a_swollen_battery&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;What causes battery swelling&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Lithium-ion batteries use a chemical reaction to generate power. As the battery ages, this chemical reaction no longer completes perfectly, which can result in the creation of gas (called outgassing), leading to a swollen battery. Additionally, if the battery’s internal layers do not maintain proper separation (due to damage or defect), outgassing, swelling, and even fire can occur. Swelling is the result of particulates getting caught in between the layers of the battery and eventually puncturing the membrane that separate the layers. If the membrane has been compromised, moisture in the air can react with the cell, causing the cell to swell.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Swelling is caused by gas that forms in the battery. This damages the internal structure of the battery.&#xA;A battery consists of thin layers of alternating materials. Normally a thin coating separates these layers. When the coating is damaged, a short can occur between layers: the battery will discharge through the short, generating enough heat to start a lithium fire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you puncture a battery, you release the gas, and press the layers closer together. You might get away with this initially, but the battery is now a time bomb: the coating is still damaged and a short could happen at any time (for instance, when you charge the battery, it'll heat up and the layers will shift).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-11-21T08:26:04.913" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24248" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-11-21T16:21:36.007" Score="2" ViewCount="46" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had bought poster/water colours a year ago (because of the persuasion of our school) but never had an opportunity to use it, because my previous box of colours were what I used during the whole academic year. Now that I have free time in my hand, I want to paint some drawings I drew in my free time, and those I am currently drawing. However my paint bottles have dried up over the year. Now I don't want to simply throw away the completely filled bottles just like that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to recover those colours? I don't think addition of water alone would essentially help, because I had tried that when I was young with some other colour bottle, but it just made it extra watery and the vividness of the colours were lost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32519" LastActivityDate="2020-11-21T17:43:12.520" Title="Is there a way to recover dried up poster/water colours?" Tags="&lt;paint&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24249" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24248" CreationDate="2020-11-21T17:43:12.520" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Start over. There's no short-cut.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remove the dried-up colourants and grind the stuff to as fine a powder as you can.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add the powder to the bottles. Add water, drop-by-drop mixing the powder to a paste, then to a liquid as thick as you wish according to the type of effect you strive for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The same procedure is true if you have water colours in a tube but the tube will be destroyed removing the contents. You can get replacement tubes of tin from art supply stores with open ends that are sealed by crimping with a pair of pliers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-11-21T17:43:12.520" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24250" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-11-21T20:28:32.313" Score="5" ViewCount="838" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some people are able to fill a cup from the following kind of saucepan without any mess, but how? I want to pour liquid out with no mess, but the pan doesn’t have a beak. &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/axGf7.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/axGf7.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;how to pour from this &quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="4198" LastEditDate="2020-12-01T13:27:16.173" LastActivityDate="2020-12-27T20:30:17.463" Title="How to pour out liquid from pan" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24251" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24250" CreationDate="2020-11-22T04:59:39.297" Score="11" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a &lt;strong&gt;guide bar&lt;/strong&gt; for pouring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I learned how to do this kind of thing in a lab using a glass rod and a cylindrical container. A similar technique can be used for your household situation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sMIek.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/sMIek.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;vintage drawing&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find a spoon or some round handle utensel that can span the diameter of the sauce pan.&#xA;Gently, tip the sauce pan using the handle of the spoon where it touches the pan edge. The liquid will tend to cling to the contact point.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a small version of what you'll be doing:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4x76m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4x76m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Guide bar for pouring a liquid&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put your container under this 'spout' and you shouldn't lose more than a couple of drops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Practice makes perfect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll get the best result if the rod is held nearly vertical as you tip the sauce pan &lt;strong&gt;while maintaining contact between the rod and the edge of the sauce pan&lt;/strong&gt;. Some would use the back of a narrow spoon to get the same result. A chopstick would be another possibility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-11-22T05:06:36.507" LastActivityDate="2020-11-22T05:06:36.507" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24253" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24250" CreationDate="2020-11-22T11:07:25.080" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;My &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; is to pour in two steps&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;First into a pan that &lt;em&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; pour, and is large enough not to spill&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Second into the target container&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FB51V.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/FB51V.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With the pan sizes I have available, this might need to be done twice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-11-22T11:07:25.080" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24254" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24250" CreationDate="2020-11-22T12:31:02.783" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place a lid on the pan. Place it slightly askew, so there's a small opening on one side. Use potholders or oven mitts to hold down the lid while you pour out the liquid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The lid reduces the amount of liquid that pours out, making it easier to aim.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-11-22T12:31:02.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24255" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24241" CreationDate="2020-11-22T13:00:28.250" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your pencil marks with the HB pencil are harder to remove because the pencil is harder and makes deeper marks in the paper and might even damage the top layer of the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The easiest way is to replace your pencil with one as you used to use, a 2B pencil, or even one with a higher B number. The higher the B number, the softer the pencil, the stronger black the line but the faster your pencil will wear down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many kinds of erasers, some will work better on some paper, others on other paper, and some will do better with some pencil marks and others with other pencil marks. I had the impression that soft gummy erasers did work better on my (HB) pencil lines, while the very soft blue kneadable gum did not work good enough. Harder erasers did tear more paper away, with the lines, but did get rid of most of the lines.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Your millage may vary, so try a few different ones on paper that is not important.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As also suggested in one of the comments, changing your paper may work. Some paper will take erasing pencil better than other, testing is the best way to find one that will work.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;A way of last resort, for important items you have already made and which involved a lot of work and little correction needed, is the kind of white tape used to correct pen or typed/printed text. As it will likely stand out, you may need to make a photo copy of your page which will flatten our the differences in white of the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2020-11-22T13:00:28.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24258" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24241" CreationDate="2020-11-23T07:14:04.593" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I feel the same way. In art class at school, years ago, we had different types of pencils. I had always issues with using the HB because it was harder to erase. In reality, HB wasn't harder to erase, it just is lighter so I pushed harder on the paper. Pushing harder on the paper causes more 'damage', which makes erasing it more difficult. I would suggest that you try a better eraser, a stronger pencil, or a better eraser.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32527" LastActivityDate="2020-11-23T07:14:04.593" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24260" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24250" CreationDate="2020-11-23T07:43:47.110" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;That's what ladles are for. Simply scoop the liquid into the cup with a ladle or big spoon.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once you have transferred most of the liquid from the pot to the cup, pouring the rest will be much easier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2020-11-24T06:31:48.427" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T06:31:48.427" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24261" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20085" CreationDate="2020-11-23T19:07:46.170" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;change the name on the adress so they if your parents get it they think it was sent to the wrong person&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32531" LastActivityDate="2020-11-23T19:07:46.170" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24262" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="325" CreationDate="2020-11-23T22:53:19.513" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Air Ionizers that generate a lot of ozone are great at eliminating smoke smells. Or skip the guessing and buy a small (cheap) ozone generator.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;(&lt;strong&gt;Warning 1&lt;/strong&gt;: make sure it's not a fake. See, e.g. photo of eBay item 193723350092 which shows a real and a fake.  I have one of each.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Warning 2&lt;/strong&gt;: Air Ionizers often generate a lot of ozone, which &lt;a href=&quot;https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/air-cleaners-ozone-generating-products&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;is hazardous&lt;/a&gt;.    So you want to leave them on only while the area is NOT inhabited.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RT8qe.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/RT8qe.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;photo of eBay item 193723350092 which shows a real and a fake&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When folks seek to eat foods high in anti-oxidants, it's because the anti-oxidants reduce the cell damage caused by free radicals like ozone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19227" LastEditorUserId="19227" LastEditDate="2020-11-26T05:09:02.210" LastActivityDate="2020-11-26T05:09:02.210" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24264" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18123" CreationDate="2020-11-24T00:44:10.433" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suggest getting a different battery. You may go to the store for a new battery, but make sure that you are getting the best battery you can for your money. Lots of stores and retailers will rip you off. Please note that good batteries aren't too expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32527" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T00:44:10.433" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24265" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="126" CreationDate="2020-11-24T09:14:25.213" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put your hairdryer on hot then aim it at where you think the tape starts.The hot air loosens the adhesive making it easier to  scratch the tape end off the roll.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32535" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T09:14:25.213" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24267" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7642" CreationDate="2020-11-24T09:49:59.247" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of wax you can find a crayon the same color as the car . It is easy to use!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32535" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T09:49:59.247" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24268" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15895" CreationDate="2020-11-24T09:54:29.387" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Try a vacuumed cleaner . I vacuumed the inside of the washer and dryer every week!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32535" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T09:54:29.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24269" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21356" CreationDate="2020-11-24T10:02:23.297" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a walking stick or back scratcher they may help you get something from behind a frig.I have used a curtain rod when I needed something longer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32535" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T10:02:23.297" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24270" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21356" CreationDate="2020-11-24T15:56:01.327" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Make a lasso to grab the dishwashing soap container.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should be able to grab the container by tying a loop in a light cord and threading the free end through the loop to make a slip knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tie or tape (better) the loop end of your lasso to the broom handle and drop the loop around the container behind the refrigerator.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yLhQj.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/yLhQj.png&quot; alt=&quot;broomstick lasso grabber hack&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the loop is positioned around the container, pull the free end of the lasso to tighten the loop around the soap container and pull the container free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2020-11-24T16:26:25.200" LastActivityDate="2020-11-24T16:26:25.200" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24271" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-11-24T22:28:30.960" Score="5" ViewCount="94" Body="&lt;p&gt;Basically, bleach vapors have gotten into my dehumidifier after I used clorox &amp;quot;tilex&amp;quot; All Purpose Cleaner With Bleach for mold control in the kitchen sink. Now the dehumidifier is blowing bleach vapor into the air, which irritates my throat and causes me sleep apnea which is extremely frustrating. Last time, this happened with the AC, and continued until I replaced the unit. How can I avoid needing to replace the unit whenever this happens? While I am sometimes successful at properly scrubbing all the bleach out of the sink after treatment, sometimes residue remains and it is activated whenever I use the sink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32540" LastActivityDate="2021-05-08T02:01:50.597" Title="How to clean fan and coil of ac/dehumidifer?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24272" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2020-11-25T14:40:21.460" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a really good car, but apparently it was manufactured when low-quality plastic was in vogue.  As an artist, I have a bunch of products, so I figured nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I painted over the sticky bits in my car - and also on a portable DVD device with Matte Medium.  It completely covered up the stickiness.  I don't know how long it will last, but it is working great now.  It looks cloudy, but it dries clear.  There is a gloss medium, but I don't recommend it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32546" LastActivityDate="2020-11-25T14:40:21.460" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24273" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23214" CreationDate="2020-11-25T22:05:34.857" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;3M makes a spray for this purpose &amp;quot;Scotchgard&amp;quot;.  It's been around for decades.  You'll need to re-apply it every year or so for the water resistance to persist, and especially after laundering.  Beware, once your clothes repel water, they will also repel sweat, which may leave your skin wet beneath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32453" LastActivityDate="2020-11-25T22:05:34.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24275" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5794" CreationDate="2020-11-27T00:14:44.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hold the label in your finger and thumb, with the back of the label on your forefinger. The end of the label should be out from your fingers about 10-5mm. Pull with the index, and push with the thumb, very hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The end of the sticker will be revealed, and you can take the sticker off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works every single time regardless of length. as long as enough force is applied.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32552" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2020-11-28T10:13:18.383" LastActivityDate="2020-11-28T10:13:18.383" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24276" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="2202" CreationDate="2020-11-28T17:56:16.013" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;To prevent the fitted sheet from eating other items, I bring the four corners together, twist them together, making sure the resulting sheet loops are straightened, then put it into the dryer. Have done this for years and it works!!!  VOILA&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32565" LastActivityDate="2020-11-28T17:56:16.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24278" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24271" CreationDate="2020-11-30T07:32:50.883" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The simple answer is: water and / or alcohol. However, if you do not know what you are doing, you risk ruining the unit - as well as creating fire, electrocution and other hazards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My best advice: take the unit to an electrical service. They have the tools, substances, experience and knowledge to deal with the problem. It should not cost a fortune, I assume.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chlorine vapors can be dangerous to the health. Have the unit cleaned a.s.a.p. to avoid problems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do not repeat the mistake :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2020-11-30T07:32:50.883" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24279" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-12-01T04:02:42.553" Score="5" ViewCount="142" Body="&lt;p&gt;My new Thomson induction cooker cannot get hot enough to cook popcorn. I put a cast iron pot on the range, add oiled and popcorn, and turned on the heat. Initially it gets hot enough to pop some kernels, and will smoke if I crank up the power. After a few minutes the popping stops. The pot settles down to 167°C in the center, regardless of how I crank up the power. The instruction manual says the unit has protection against being used with for a dry pot, and I believe that protection is kicking in--preventing me from making a batch of popcorn. The instruction manual also says it will not work with pressure cookers (though I think it may work anyway).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Given that this unit was designed to not get hot (what clueless non-cook made that design?), how can I circumvent the temperature detection? My thought is to put some steel wires on the cooker surface to raise the pot up, but I'm concerned about small points of high heat against the cooker surface. I thought about raising the pot on some natural fiber ropes, but they might char and smoke. (There is not much fire concern given that cookers and pots aren't flammable.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2020-12-02T02:36:17.757" LastActivityDate="2021-01-08T18:35:25.953" Title="How to get my induction cooker hotter?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;induction&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24280" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24250" CreationDate="2020-12-02T10:26:39.513" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a &lt;em&gt;funnel&lt;/em&gt;, that's what it's intended for.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2020-12-02T10:26:39.513" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24281" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24282" CreationDate="2020-12-02T20:16:44.243" Score="2" ViewCount="220" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to find some kind of carpet or mesh that could come underneath or on the stairs (if is a thin carpet - but the preference is to have it underneath) for stairs with gaps like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jx47zm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jx47zm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Picture from EleveStairs &lt;a href=&quot;https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elevestairs.com%2Fimages%2Fdesign-stairs%2Fdesign-stairs-17.jpg&amp;amp;f=1&amp;amp;nofb=1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;example stairs&lt;/a&gt;.)&#xA;Or do you know other solution for this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32589" LastEditorUserId="5107" LastEditDate="2020-12-05T21:18:40.563" LastActivityDate="2020-12-29T17:51:57.643" Title="How to fill the gap between stairs steps?" Tags="&lt;safety&gt;&lt;children&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24282" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24281" CreationDate="2020-12-03T07:44:01.347" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Edit&lt;/strong&gt;: the additional requirement of 'child safety' invalidates this answer. Fabric fastened at one end does not make the stairs safer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your requirement is &lt;strong&gt;cosmetic only&lt;/strong&gt;: Carpet or fabric can be used on its own, but you'd have to fasten it on one side only: attach it to the bottom of each step, and leave the other end free.&#xA;When you walk up the stairs, sometimes you'll bump into the carpet/fabric. When you attach the fabric on both ends, your foot'll push out the fabric and cause it to tear around its fasteners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want a solution that's rigid, you'll have to place a wooden board in each gap, thick enough to withstand the occasional kick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a removable solution, I'd use cloth. The type of fabric used for curtains would be a good option. Apply a strip of velcro to one edge of the cloth, glue the other half of the velcro underneath each step.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the professional audio/video/stage production world, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=skirt&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;cloth skirts&lt;/a&gt; are used for a similar purpose: these are applied e.g. to the edge of a temporary stage to hide the underside of the stage from view.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To child-proof the stairs, the standard solution is to install a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/category/baby-kids/health-safety/baby-gates/12982/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;baby gate&lt;/a&gt; at the top and bottom of the stairs. By the time the toddler can walk up/down the stairs, he/she will be big enough not to fit between the steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2020-12-06T10:00:37.170" LastActivityDate="2020-12-06T10:00:37.170" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24283" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24153" CreationDate="2020-12-03T21:49:05.333" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrostatics&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;electrostatics&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pbux0.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pbux0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrostatics&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;credit&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you use a dryer, clothes become dry; yet the typical dryer basically is a rotating drum containing the clothes where clothes rub against each other.  This creates both fine particles and «hairs» swirling around, and separates electric charges.  Some of the particles end in the filter of the dryer, others remain with the clothes which -- because they are not metallic, and not good electric conductors -- do not discharge well with the metallic drum of the dryer.  And this renders clothes like magnets for the small hairs and fibers (or, &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lint_(material)&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;lint&lt;/a&gt;); synthetic clothes tend to be more prone to this, than cotton.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This where -- if you intend to use an electric dryer -- &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabric_softener&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fabric softeners&lt;/a&gt; come into play, or the dryer sheet you mention to reduce the effect.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you do not need the table clothes this quickly and have the space outside, or in a well ventilated space (e.g., below the roof, laundry room, basement), consider drying the clothes on a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clothes_line&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;clothes line&lt;/a&gt; or rack prior to iron them / folding for the closet / drawer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30951" LastActivityDate="2020-12-03T21:49:05.333" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24284" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18665" CreationDate="2020-12-03T22:41:17.250" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on how much hair is left and the a little &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomade&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;pomade&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_wax&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;hair wax&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_gel&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;gel&lt;/a&gt; on the top of the head.  If your hairs are anyway short, already the volume of a pea may be much more than necessary to get this done to get something like&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eImD5.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/eImD5.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_gel&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;credit&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;provided you allow the clay to warm up between your fingers (a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNBDDDIqlMk&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;comparison&lt;/a&gt; of the options).  The result you get by them differs from the one using a a spray.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And if «changing the hair path for men» was about the moustache, there still is &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moustache_wax&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;wax&lt;/a&gt; (a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUaGKjKXY6k&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;tutorial&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30951" LastActivityDate="2020-12-03T22:41:17.250" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24285" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24287" CreationDate="2020-12-04T16:35:22.913" Score="8" ViewCount="819" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a collection of (physical) books that I plan on growing. I want to organize them in a way where I can easily find a book, remove it, and replace it in the same spot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have books that are many different sizes. Height is a big enough problem by itself, but my books also have varying widths and thicknesses (e.g. large paperbacks that are almost as thin as comic books, hardcover art books that are not only thick but wide, and very small paperbacks).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most books have their title along the spine, but not all of them do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cuurrently, the books are organized loosely by topic on several bookshelves. This means that finding and removing specific books can be difficult if the title is not on the spin or if the book is significantly smaller than the books next to it. Replacing a book (especially if it is one of the smaller books) is also difficult since I can lose the space the book was in. These problems are made worse by the fact that some book series I own do not keep a consistent size throughout the series.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Searching has mostly yielded results about organizing books to look cute or adding decorations. This is not what I want. I want a simple way to display my books so that I can access them and replace them easily; the aesthetic is more or less irrelevant (I can worry about that separately).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did find &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/3856/how-to-organize-things-books-in-a-packed-shelf&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt; somewhat related question, where the OP asks how to organize a shelf. My shelf is already &amp;quot;organized&amp;quot; (not a mess), but I want to make my books easier to access. I also found questions about &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/18636/keeping-books-in-an-organized-manner-without-using-a-bookshelf&quot;&gt;storing books without a bookshelf&lt;/a&gt; (I'm fine with using a bookshelf) and many posts about preserving books, none of which are relevant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I organize my books for easy access?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32600" LastActivityDate="2020-12-05T13:11:53.380" Title="How can I organize books of many sizes for usability?" Tags="&lt;storage&gt;&lt;organization&gt;&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24286" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24285" CreationDate="2020-12-04T18:10:59.643" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;My &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; is for part of the question – replacing a book in its original position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Withdraw the adjacent book part way, so that you can see the place.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that is made awkward because neighbouring books are different sizes, then also&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Rotate the adjacent book so that you can see its top/bottom instead of the spine.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having said that, I organise my books primarily by &lt;strong&gt;height&lt;/strong&gt;, because the shelves are of different sizes. This also makes them easier to manage by not having large books next to small ones, and easy to scan the titles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also have different types of books on shelves in different rooms. For example fiction and general interest is in the lounge, technical books in the office.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2020-12-04T18:16:08.387" LastActivityDate="2020-12-04T18:16:08.387" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24287" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24285" CreationDate="2020-12-04T18:26:24.540" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a similar problem. I've got a modular bookcase where you can place the shelves at varying heights. To maximize the number of books, I placed the shelves quite close together. That led to issues with keeping books organized: books from the same author with different heights would end up on different shelves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I ended up increasing the space between shelves a bit for many of the shelves, to make sure I could keep all books by one author together on a shelf (the most prolific ones have more than one shelf: Terry Prattchett's complete works are about 1.2 m of shelf space).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found I have 2 major categories of books: A4 and similar sizes (mostly informative books), vs. pockets and up to ~A5 (novels). There's a few dedicated A4 shelves, the rest are 20-25 cm high.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Organizing principles:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;all books by an author on the same shelf&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;books by an author are in chronological order&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;When I remove a book, I rotate the adjacent book through 90º, this makes it easy to find where the book came from.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;informative books are sorted by topic rather than author. I tend to have a shelf dedicated to a topic.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-12-04T18:26:24.540" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24288" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24285" CreationDate="2020-12-04T18:35:54.353" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I also have my books roughly divided by subject and within the subjects by height. Some subjects I have spread over three part shelves, other subjects take several full shelves.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Those books that are roughly the same size from the same author are shelved together and in order. (Mostly in order of the series as I have several writers with several series.)&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;But if a book does not fit the shelf, it goes to an other shelf where it more or less fits with the other books.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The most important difference with the first two answers, I do not worry too much where a book lands when I re-shelve it. It will be on the shelf it belongs, but it might be a few places over.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;When looking for a book I may have to search a bit longer, but if I remember the size of the book it will not be too hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do spend time, every few months, reshelving the books in order, one shelf at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The more you do with your books, the better you remember where they are shelved.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;It does not work for me to mark the place on the shelf as mostly the books come out for days or weeks, and often with several in a row, re-reading a series or researching a topic and using several books on the same or similar topics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, if you can be very organized, be it. But if like me you are not, handle the books often enough that you know where it belongs and what it looks like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2020-12-05T10:17:45.007" LastActivityDate="2020-12-05T10:17:45.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24289" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24285" CreationDate="2020-12-04T19:09:39.283" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Organizing a book collection can be made easier by isolating some exceptions that can be problematic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Libraries pull large books aside and store them together separately in an &amp;quot;Oversize&amp;quot; section. If most of your books are large then you would pull small books aside to store together.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most all books made for mass market are very similar in size to accommodate easy handling and storage. Unless you have a special-interest collection (Maps, charts, graphic content, etc.), most books fall into an octavo format (between 8 — 10 inches (200 — 250 mm) tall) with a few in quarto format.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A quantity of subject-related paperback bound books that would take up more space stored vertically can be stacked horizontally on top of each other between two taller vertical hard-bound ones. The titles now show horizontally and easier to read. Note that books in English can be stored face-up to be right-reading while French titles must be face-down to have the spine printing to appear right-reading &lt;em&gt;plus facilement&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every once in a while, one large volume with a subject topic shared with smaller ones can be stored flat under (and serves as a base for) the smaller publications.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Book cases and shelving tend to easily adjustable and more narrow to conserve space than utility shelving built for boxes and oddly-shaped things to display or store. Excess space in front, on top, and behind publications is wasted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-12-04T19:09:39.283" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24290" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24285" CreationDate="2020-12-05T01:08:51.517" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;One option for marking the spot a book has been removed from is to insert a token of some sort:  tab made from a manila folder or card stock, plastic tab, bookmark with tassel, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When a related volume must be stored elsewhere, perhaps a reference object (piece of manila folder, card stock, etc.) with the location marked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="20886" LastActivityDate="2020-12-05T01:08:51.517" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24292" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24285" CreationDate="2020-12-05T13:11:53.380" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put them in a giant building with giant shelves to accommodate ample spacing for all size books. Just do it like barnes and noble. In this way you can have the option to sort by topic and by size and there's enough room to display the book title for any style of book design.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a giant building reduce the number of shelves or books.  If you don't have giant shelves a bit of light carpentry can modify existing shelves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HwZqJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/HwZqJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;b&amp;amp;n&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32606" LastActivityDate="2020-12-05T13:11:53.380" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24293" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24295" CreationDate="2020-12-08T09:36:22.450" Score="3" ViewCount="168" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yesterday, during one of my zoom calls, I heard some really loud drilling because some people are changing the floor tiles on one floor. It went on for hours and hours, sometimes stopping for a while, until around 8-9pm. What shocked me even more was that the drilling was from &lt;strong&gt;eight floors above!&lt;/strong&gt; It grates on my ears so much, and I can't work very well with the amount of noise&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I've Tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Noise cancelling headphones. I can still hear the drilling pretty loudly, even when playing music. They are pretty high quality headphones from Bose that I bought 1-2 years ago.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ignoring it. It's near impossible, especially around lunchtime when it is especially noisy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Things I won't try:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Asking them to stop. They can't if they wanted to, because they have already started changing the floor tiles&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32617" LastActivityDate="2020-12-08T17:36:56.063" Title="How to deal with loud drilling in flats above me?" Tags="&lt;home&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24294" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="326" CreationDate="2020-12-08T13:56:25.367" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Or just buy one of these machines, hahah -&amp;gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://egg-breakers.com/products/egg-breakers/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;commercial egg breaker with yolk/white separator&lt;/a&gt;. That is, assuming you will be breaking A LOT of eggs :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32621" LastActivityDate="2020-12-08T13:56:25.367" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24295" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24293" CreationDate="2020-12-08T15:56:11.573" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Removing floor tiles is not a long-term project. Depending on room size etc. they may be done already.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If they aren't:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;ask them how long they need.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;work from a friend's home (or the local library) for the duration.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively: offer to help out. Intermittent noise indicates they're swapping between drilling out the tiles and removing them. If you remove the tiles, they can keep drilling and the job will be done faster.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-12-08T15:56:11.573" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24296" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24293" CreationDate="2020-12-08T17:36:56.063" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Be aware that what you hear is the result of conduction. The walls, ceiling, and floor (and things sitting on the floor such as your table and chair you're sitting on) have become source conductors. Simply isolating (seismically) 'yourself' will reduce the noise level you experience—minutely, in your case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, try to get away from what you cannot change that might jeopardize your hearing. Failing that, do what you can to isolate yourself from the source.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Continuous percussive noise is broad spectrum which is difficult to override with noise cancelling headphones. They are designed to momentarily increase volume to compensate during intermittent offensive periods. During continuous percussive noise, Try a two-phase appeasement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use ear plugs to lower the overall level as much as you can. There are a few different types. Choose ones with greatest overall attenuation. Ear plugs alone will only work for a short time until your brain accommodates itself to the lower level. There will be a slight pitch level in addition to the level drop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, use your over-the-ears headphones to listen to music at the minimum level you can to preserve your hearing. Music is intermittent so the brain won't compensate so quickly as to the ambient conducted background noise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2020-12-08T17:36:56.063" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24297" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17911" CreationDate="2020-12-09T07:16:00.950" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I personally keep my eyes open for sales everywhere and all year for things that people close to me and even people I don't even know yet might like or enjoy (for the unexpected event you're suddenly invited to and don't have a gift for). I find you such gifts that places like TJ maxx, marshalls, big lots, Ollie's and even the salvation army. Completely random things. One store's close-out items, another stores top seller. All sorts of different variations of products with new items coming constantly. Constantly finding tons of items that people on my list will love... Even if I find it in June and have to hang on to it for months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32627" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-12-09T08:33:25.507" LastActivityDate="2020-12-09T08:33:25.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24299" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-12-10T21:19:24.307" Score="2" ViewCount="278" Body="&lt;p&gt;Years ago I was working as a CNA caring for an Alaska woman who was over 100 years old.  She rejected the towel that I gave her and managed to dry off by getting water to shed off of her body by using the pinky side of her hand to quite effectively get water off of her body.  I was amazed at how effective it was but have not been able to master her technique.  Has anyone else witness this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32647" LastActivityDate="2020-12-11T16:40:34.290" Title="Drying without a towel" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ClosedDate="2020-12-20T20:14:39.473" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24300" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24299" CreationDate="2020-12-10T21:32:41.897" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;I actually do this, but apparently not to the same effectiveness as the lady.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I simply &amp;quot;squeegee&amp;quot; myself off with my hands after a shower to get rid of the large majority of the water, but I still use a towel to get actually dry. I'm sure if I spent more time doing this method, I'd get more water off myself. I'm sure it would also work better if you scraped the water off your hands after each pass, too, which I don't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And it may be that the lady didn't get truly dry, so it might be how damp you are willing to remain after a shower or bath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I started doing this because my towels would otherwise be soaked by the time I was done and not really doing a good job. A side effect of removing water before using the towel is that the towel doesn't stay wet as long and risks mold and mildew less, as well as reducing the humidity in your home some. This is particularly important if you live in a climate where it's often humid, especially if it's also hot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22786" LastActivityDate="2020-12-10T21:32:41.897" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24301" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24279" CreationDate="2020-12-11T05:37:31.910" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Putting a circle or zig-zag of natural fiber rope underneath the pot did allow the pot to get hot and stay hot, but the rope blackened where it touched the pot, so will need to be replaced each time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately the cooking was very uneven, despite using a cast iron pot, but this procedure would probably work with a pot that has an inner copper layer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2021-01-08T18:35:25.953" LastActivityDate="2021-01-08T18:35:25.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24302" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24299" CreationDate="2020-12-11T16:40:34.290" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found this out by experimenting with a theory:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;If I wipe my body with the flat/palm of my hand, it does remove some of the water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;But if I angle my hand so that only the edge of my palm and little finger are pressing against my skin, it is rather more effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think the reason for this is because I can apply greater pressure with the edge of my hand than when distributed across my palm. So when I use my palm, some of the water drops are spread around under my hand rather than being scooped off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the trick is: make your hand act like a squeegee blade, rather than just pushing the water around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To remove water from my arm I find it is best to encircle it with a thumb and forefinger and scoop from the shoulder downward, front and then back.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-12-11T16:40:34.290" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24303" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19942" CreationDate="2020-12-11T21:39:15.467" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have tried all of the above with varied levels of success and frustration. I have found the best way, for me, is to use a lint remover roller... it already has a lightly adhesive paper tape to hold the non-sticky side of the bandage to it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What you need: room with a mirror, lint removal roller, handheld mirror, long shoehorn or spatula, bandage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the bandage on the roller and remove the paper from the bandage.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;With a mirror in one hand to aim and watch, press the bandage to the target area with the roller.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Roll the roller back and forth, applying the bandage to the incision.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a long shoehorn or spatula to do final flattening and smoothing.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This has yielded the greatest success and least frustration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32654" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-12-15T07:14:09.603" LastActivityDate="2020-12-15T07:14:09.603" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24304" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3629" CreationDate="2020-12-12T01:39:22.267" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Coloplast adhesive remover. My little boy had to have the dressing changed on his central line bi weekly. Spray it on, wait 15 second and the bandage peels off like a 3M post it note. It's a staple at the local children's hospital in the oncology floor. A little pricey but worth every penny.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32655" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-12-15T07:15:20.567" LastActivityDate="2020-12-15T07:15:20.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24307" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15235" CreationDate="2020-12-14T14:27:45.197" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Dry erase markers remove dry erase marker AND permanent marker stains, of off dry erase boards.  I know, sounds too easy, but it works like a charm. Just be sure to dispose of the &amp;quot;eraser marker&amp;quot; when done, as it will now have permanent marker ink mixed into it. Scrub the stain with the erase marker, as if you were using a rubber eraser, don't just trace overtop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32663" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-12-15T07:14:56.260" LastActivityDate="2020-12-15T07:14:56.260" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24309" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15235" CreationDate="2020-12-16T14:15:51.880" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have found that using rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) in at least 70% concentrations will remove the vast majority of dry erase or permanent marker from a dry erase board. Now, I understand that a refrigerator is a slightly different surface so you may need to experiment with a different concentration of alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can try coloring over the stains with a good dry erase marker and then wiping away right away. This is particularly helpful if there are darker marks left. You can color over them before trying one of the other methods listed here.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are also commercially produced dry erase marker board cleaners and these would likely work. However, I believe the primary ingredient in these is alcohol so again, see above suggestions to use alcohol. Plus, this is a life hacks page so I'm guessing you'd rather stick with items you might have laying around the house.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another thing that may work would be hydrogen peroxide. To be clear, I have not tried hydrogen peroxide for this; however, it will remove supposedly unremovable iodine stains from heavily marred linoleum-type floors (and &lt;em&gt;this&lt;/em&gt; I have tried!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="96" LastActivityDate="2020-12-16T14:15:51.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24311" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15235" CreationDate="2020-12-17T09:37:58.070" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Limonene (orange essential oil) works great. It works on permanent sharpies. It's a solvent and pretty powerful. I bought a gallon of food grade pretty cheap and love it for cleaning.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use my fridge as a dry erase board too and sometimes write with sharpies by mistake.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The bulk melamine sponges (magic erasers) others suggested also work well with a bit of alcohol.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32681" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-12-18T20:38:38.803" LastActivityDate="2020-12-18T20:38:38.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24312" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23193" CreationDate="2020-12-17T09:51:17.393" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I know that there are enzyme solutions that dissolve (digest) pet dander used by professionals. It may be worth trying a product I saw in the Amazon branded janitorial supplies ... they had a gallon of concentrated enzyme solution for twenty bucks which is a lot cheaper than enzymes branded specifically to remove pet stains from carpets, etc.&#xA;Bear in mind that the fabric would have to be dampened with the enzymes and stay damp long enough for the organisms to consume the dander.&#xA;(Never tried the stuff in gallons but I know those solutions digest pet urine well enough that the stains no longer show in  UV light.)&#xA;The nice thing about enzymes is there is generally no risk of damaging the fabric or altering the color.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32681" LastActivityDate="2020-12-17T09:51:17.393" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24313" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23583" CreationDate="2020-12-17T10:02:27.293" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are going to drench it and brush it with a scrubber you might save it but I wouldn't let it dry naturally. (or leave it wet for too long).&#xA;You can extract most of the moisture using a powerful wet dry shopvac (just don't forget to remove the filter).&#xA;sounds like a lot of work. I'd probably toss it and watch the free stuff section in craigslist and offerup.&#xA;People give away amazing wool area rugs in larger sizes because they are so heavy to lift when they are moving.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32681" LastActivityDate="2020-12-17T10:02:27.293" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24314" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23116" CreationDate="2020-12-17T10:11:47.400" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a lot of vintage and antique appliances. When I want to strip then free of gunk I soak them in a pail with The Works toilet bowl cleaner which contains hydrochloric acid, then rinse VERY well, then dry immediately and oil lightly.&#xA;You can use vinegar but it takes longer.&#xA;That product is super cheap... a buck or two per bottle.&#xA;If you already have muriatic acid you could use that instead, but diluted.&#xA;Note that when you use acid the metal is so stripped it oxidizes very quickly after rinsing so you have to dry each part really well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32681" LastActivityDate="2020-12-17T10:11:47.400" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24315" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22503" CreationDate="2020-12-17T10:29:45.493" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can't promise you it will work because I have never used Tide but I hate duvets and synthetics and never use anything but 100% wool blankets that I have never bought anywhere but Goodwill Outlet by the pound.&#xA;Sometimes they smell appalling (the Outlet gets Goodwill's rejects) but one to two cups added clear ammonia in a long heavy duty wash removed all odors. (I did buy army blankets once and they required multiple ammonia washes but they were crazy dirty).&#xA;Ammonia doesn't damage the wool at all ... not even cashmere or camel hair. but repeated washings even cold can cause shrinking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32681" LastActivityDate="2020-12-17T10:29:45.493" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24317" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18332" CreationDate="2020-12-18T01:58:55.607" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;CO2 cannot escape if the gas pressure in the bottles open space is high, it does not matter if the gas is air, or CO2.  Pump in some regular air pressure and it will keep the CO2 from escaping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm sure someone sells a device that will allow one to pressurize the bottle and thus keep the CO2 from escaping out of the drink.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.walmart.com/ip/Jokari-Fizz-Keeper-Pump-Cap-2-Liter-Lt-Soda-Pop-Bottles-Saves-Carbonation-2-Pack/27662392?wmlspartner=wlpa&amp;amp;selectedSellerId=18084&amp;amp;&amp;amp;adid=22222222227018745115&amp;amp;wl0=&amp;amp;wl1=g&amp;amp;wl2=c&amp;amp;wl3=146932430806&amp;amp;wl4=pla-256720173014&amp;amp;wl5=1018439&amp;amp;wl6=&amp;amp;wl7=&amp;amp;wl8=&amp;amp;wl9=pla&amp;amp;wl10=126804529&amp;amp;wl11=online&amp;amp;wl12=27662392&amp;amp;veh=sem&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAoOz-BRBdEiwAyuvA65YMea_25cAYUmBgR5-8-hAIYhPyeP4-vTbs9yxAlZsFWKuGqJ8UDBoCP3cQAvD_BwE&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is a link to a device sold at a major retailer to pressurize a soda bottle with regular air and it saves the carbonation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By the way, I ordered two of these today I can use them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32687" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-12-18T20:39:18.733" LastActivityDate="2020-12-18T20:39:18.733" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24318" PostTypeId="5" CreationDate="2020-12-18T20:46:42.390" Score="0" Body="" OwnerUserId="-1" LastEditorUserId="-1" LastEditDate="2020-12-18T20:46:42.390" LastActivityDate="2020-12-18T20:46:42.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24319" PostTypeId="4" CreationDate="2020-12-18T20:46:42.390" Score="0" Body="For questions about hacks to prevent objects from vibrating." OwnerUserId="5345" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-12-18T21:06:28.380" LastActivityDate="2020-12-18T21:06:28.380" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24320" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23760" CreationDate="2020-12-19T01:35:30.127" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use self-made stickers, which can be used for at least 3 months each time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ldC7Um.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ldC7Um.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Keyboard with stick-on labels&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32708" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-12-22T08:39:08.177" LastActivityDate="2020-12-22T08:39:08.177" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24322" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23760" CreationDate="2020-12-19T13:36:45.867" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may use a &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00YR8G62W&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;correction pen&lt;/a&gt; which usually lasts for a long time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n1pb8.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/n1pb8.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've used this on my keyboard and it really worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32656" LastActivityDate="2020-12-19T13:36:45.867" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24323" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23975" CreationDate="2020-12-19T16:42:04.053" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vandalism seems unlikely but just in case, take photos of each set of stains before removal and then when they reappear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This should help in any case.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9368" LastEditorUserId="9368" LastEditDate="2020-12-19T16:47:53.743" LastActivityDate="2020-12-19T16:47:53.743" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24324" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10710" CreationDate="2020-12-19T20:25:58.857" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can put a rubber band around the whole remote securing the batteries in without affecting any buttons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32715" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2020-12-22T08:39:26.357" LastActivityDate="2020-12-22T08:39:26.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24325" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2020-12-20T05:50:41.867" Score="6" ViewCount="115" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is there a way to figure out what optimal postal routes there are in the United States?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For example, I am located near Portsmouth NH, but as far as I can tell, the nearest postal distribution center is in Boston. So, let's say I want to mail a package to Camden, Maine, as fast as possible. Am I better off driving the package to Boston and submitting it to the postal distribution center there, OR, am I better off posting it in Portsmouth?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the Portsmouth office is just going to send it to the distribution center in Boston, then obviously it is better for me to drive it to Boston myself, but if Portsmouth will mail it Maine directly, then I should post it to Portsmouth instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to determine these routes and figure out where it is best to post a package for fastest delivery?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastEditorUserId="5292" LastEditDate="2020-12-20T16:14:06.110" LastActivityDate="2020-12-20T16:14:06.110" Title="How can I figure out optimal postal routes?" Tags="&lt;postal-system&gt;&lt;mail&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24326" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24325" CreationDate="2020-12-20T09:57:22.570" Score="8" Body="&lt;p&gt;In general, &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Postal_Service#Sorting_and_delivery_process&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;postal systems work like this&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the end of the workday, mail in mailboxes and in post offices is transported to the nearest distribution center. This sorts the mail into 2 categories: local delivery and 'goes to another distribution center'.&#xA;Mail for other distribution centers is transported overnight. Local delivery goes out the next day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The next morning: each distribution center gathers the local delivery mail plus everything that came in from other distribution centers, sorts it and parcels it out to delivery drivers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Due to the size of the US, mail that has to move between distribution centers that are far apart &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usps.com/ship/first-class-mail.htm&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;may not make it in one night&lt;/a&gt;, unless you pay extra for priority mail.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The list of USPS distribution centers can be downloaded &lt;a href=&quot;https://postalpro.usps.com/node/619&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; if you have an account.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's unlikely that driving to the distribution center will speed up mail delivery over just dropping it off at the nearest post office or letterbox. There's one exception: if you drop off the package at the nearest post office after the transport to the distribution center has left, it'll wait until the next day. If you can make it to the distribution center before the cutoff time for transport to the next hub, you might be able to get it delivered the next day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The more reliable and cheaper way (cheaper than driving to Boston) to make sure the package is delivered the next day, is to pay for 'Priority mail express' delivery.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-12-20T09:57:22.570" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24330" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2020-12-23T19:15:20.660" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take off the cap, use your phone torch to shine it in the top of the bottle, and turn your room lights off, you’ll see the remainder as a lovely pool of cream.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32743" LastActivityDate="2020-12-23T19:15:20.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24331" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24332" CreationDate="2020-12-24T06:58:09.797" Score="9" ViewCount="632" Body="&lt;p&gt;In death note, he puts a piece of paper in the door frame and if it falls he knows someone went in his room. What’s a similar tactic I can use on my diary to know if someone even opens it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32748" LastActivityDate="2021-04-05T20:52:36.723" Title="Best way to know if someone opens my notebook" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24332" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24331" CreationDate="2020-12-24T08:56:29.057" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Apart from keeping the diary in a locked drawer, here are some steps you can take.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put the diary in a drawer, close the drawer and then pull it back open just a few millimetres. You can tell if someone else has opened the drawer and then closed it all the way.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SnTpY.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SnTpY.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Position the diary so it is 1 cm from the edges of the drawer. Then you know if someone took it out and replaced it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zacYz.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/zacYz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leave a bookmark half way across the page. This could be a separate paper or card bookmark. Naturally the person reading the dairy will open it at that place, and when they close the diary, the bookmark will be in a different position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, you can implement something like the door trap you mentioned. Place a tiny object on top of the diary, that does not stand out visually, for example a circle of paper that was stamped out by a hole punch (for a ring binder). If anyone picks it up, or opens it, that will fall off. If they notice it fall, they won't know the exact place on the diary where you left it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2020-12-24T08:56:29.057" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24333" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2020-12-24T13:45:47.077" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The next time you get a new bottle: weigh it. Write down this weight somewhere.&#xA;Then you can measure how much is left by weighing the bottle again, and subtracting from the full bottle weight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2020-12-24T13:45:47.077" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24335" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24331" CreationDate="2020-12-25T19:12:18.127" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Additional tactics include lightly dusting the jacket with talcum powder or placing a strand of hair between the pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32754" LastActivityDate="2020-12-25T19:12:18.127" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24336" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="3778" CreationDate="2020-12-26T07:47:55.507" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Slide a butter knife between the rubber gasket and the metal base, it will open just enough to release the pressure. The lid will easily come off after the hissing stops. Any thin object that can lift the gasket slightly will work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is not speculation, It worked for me just now and did not damage my mug or cap in any way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32759" LastActivityDate="2020-12-26T07:47:55.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24337" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="6119" CreationDate="2020-12-26T10:40:36.247" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My business has no heat so I keep a little heater and I heat gun in the restroom.  I start the heater when I go in and use the heat gun to heat the toilet in about 30 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32760" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2020-12-26T18:17:35.880" LastActivityDate="2020-12-26T18:17:35.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24338" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24340" CreationDate="2020-12-27T14:38:13.743" Score="15" ViewCount="5661" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is very related to &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/9398/how-to-avoid-splash-sounds-in-public-toilets&quot;&gt;How to avoid splash sounds in public toilets?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;. However, still it is different: I don't mind the sound, but I mind the water itself hitting me from below. It's both unpleasant, and not hygienic. The water isn't really clean to begin with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When sitting on toilet and defecating, how do I prevent cases of the water from the toilet hitting the buttocks from below?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the linked question, there is currently &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/9403/1399&quot;&gt;one answer&lt;/a&gt; that gives a direct answer to my question as well, but I'm looking for more answers and hacks, which are not related to the sound.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="10155" LastEditDate="2020-12-31T08:28:35.037" LastActivityDate="2020-12-31T08:28:35.037" Title="How can I prevent the water from hitting me while sitting on the toilet?" Tags="&lt;bathroom&gt;" AnswerCount="7" CommentCount="13" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24340" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24338" CreationDate="2020-12-27T18:29:38.910" Score="12" Body="&lt;p&gt;Turn sideways on the toilet, move forwards or sit off-center so that you poop on the porcelain part of the bowl instead of dropping poop directly into the water. This does of course exchange one problem for another, namely that you increase the chance of staining the bowl in such a way that requires a (guaranteed-to-be-absent) brush to clean the bowl. Flushing the toilet so the bowl is wet can help reduce sticking/staining but it's more a function of what you've eaten than how &amp;quot;non stick&amp;quot; you can make the bowl. Flushing the toilet first does also allow you to analyse which parts of the bowl get the most water flow, and gives you a part to aim for where the flush stands the best chance of washing away the evidence&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The other alternative, which may or may not be palatable to you (probably depending on whether you're a parent or not) would be to wrap some tissue around your hand and catch/deflect the falling poop so that it's dropping from less of a height/hitting the water with a lower speed. The backsplash won't be so high, and you'll remain dry. Before balking &amp;quot;what? I couldn't possibly touch falling poop with a tissue covered hand&amp;quot; - consider that it's not really any different from what you're doing during the process of wiping when you're done...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-12-27T18:29:38.910" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24341" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23975" CreationDate="2020-12-27T18:36:08.360" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;How about repainting the rest of the door jambs the same color as the stain?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-12-27T18:36:08.360" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24343" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24250" CreationDate="2020-12-27T20:30:17.463" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;While the pan is very full, if you tip it only slightly, you'll find that the liquid pours over the rim of the pan and then instead of pouring away from the pan it will run &lt;em&gt;down the side&lt;/em&gt; of the pan until it reaches the point where the side meets he bottom, whereupon it will run off the pan in a single stream. Positioning your cup at the bottom of this stream will mean you can pour down the side of the pan and into the cup&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use this effect (Coanda effect) to empty a full pan to a point where the pan can be more quickly tipped up to a steeper angle that will ensure that the liquid in the pan ejects from it rather than tending to stream down the pan side - in essence when making, for example, 4 cups of cocoa the first one or two cups will be filled by pouring down the side of the pan and the remaining two filled by pouring normally as one would expect&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With practise you'll get to know when you're approaching the point where the liquid will break away from running down the side of the pan and become a poured free falling stream so you can switch tactic (normally by bringing the rim of the cup into contact with the side of the pan and tipping the pan up quickly into a pouring position)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2020-12-27T20:30:17.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24344" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10972" CreationDate="2020-12-27T22:30:23.463" Score="1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Treasury tags or India tags: &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasury_tag&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasury_tag&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dab8L.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dab8L.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Paper fasteners with washers, sometime sold with hole punch:&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h4z0L.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/h4z0L.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32773" LastActivityDate="2020-12-27T22:30:23.463" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24345" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24338" CreationDate="2020-12-27T23:42:23.103" Score="17" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put some toilet paper into the bowl before pooing, it will cushion the fall of the poo and stop the splash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just be aware that if you are doing a large quantity the poo will eventually push the paper down into the water in the toilet so you might want to add a bit more paper before continuing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32774" LastActivityDate="2020-12-27T23:42:23.103" CommentCount="14" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24346" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23975" CreationDate="2020-12-28T09:25:16.507" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a solution for finding where the stains are coming from &lt;strong&gt;try covering the area with a couple of layers of paper overnight&lt;/strong&gt; (or whatever time you notice them reappearing). If the layer closest to the door jamb has stains on then something is soaking through from underneath, if it's the outside layer then something is coming from the outside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'd be very surprised if the stain is coming from under the paint after you've sanded it down to the metal and repainted. I suspect something is dripping onto it or there is something on the door which rubs it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also &lt;strong&gt;take pictures and compare the shape of the marks when they reappear&lt;/strong&gt;. Are they exactly the same? Do they grow over time? Drips are unlikely to be the same every time and something coming off the door will likely grow as the door is used more often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27858" LastActivityDate="2020-12-28T09:25:16.507" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24347" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24338" CreationDate="2020-12-28T19:41:18.353" Score="2" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Get the water out of the bowl first&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If there's no water, then there's no splashing! There are two ways to accomplish this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;1. Using the supply valve&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming that the water supply valve is accessible and the toilet is a siphon type (with a tank on the back), try this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn off the water supply&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Push and hold the flush lever, and watch the bowl -- as soon as you see the siphon kick in (the water starts to drain quickly) release the lever. The siphon will pull most of the water out, and if you time it right, no additional water from the tank will flow in to replace it (even if you don't time it just right, the level will be lower than it was before). The rim jets* will also not run, reducing water level in the bowl.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do your business into the (mostly) empty toilet bowl&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Turn the supply back on -- you'll hear the tank filling in the back&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Once the water stops running, flush (if you flush too soon there might not be enough water to empty the bowl)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;*&lt;strong&gt;How the rim jets work:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the supply line enters the tank it splits in two directions -- there's one outlet for refilling the tank (the &lt;em&gt;fill valve&lt;/em&gt;), and then the &lt;em&gt;refill tube&lt;/em&gt; directed into the overflow pipe to supply water to the rim jets which rinse the bowl (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/how-a-toilet-works/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ldccHl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ldccHl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Toilet diagram&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By turning off the water line, you're preventing water from going to the rim jets, which reduces how much water goes into the tank when you flush.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finding and operating the supply valve&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The water supply valve is usually on the wall, but sometimes comes up out of the floor, and may be behind the toilet and hard to reach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Toilet water supply will either have a knob that you rotate until it stops -- either a quarter turn, or a couple of rotations:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5e0X0m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/5e0X0m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Toilet supply twist valve&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or (less often) a plunger that you pull out:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xvb22m.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xvb22m.png&quot; alt=&quot;Toilet supply plunger valve&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll probably want to use a paper towel since the knob will be gross.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;2. With a bucket of water&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is impractical, as you're unlikely to have a bucket with you, and even if you did, you might draw unwanted attention filling a bucket and carrying it with you into the stall in a public restroom -- but it is effective! It will also work on any type of toilet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fill a bucket with about a three to four liters of water&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pour it into the bowl quickly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The siphon will activate, and the bowl will drain&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's a &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/gVY2XNipVvs?t=34&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;video&lt;/a&gt; showing a plumber using this method to empty a toilet before performing repairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32310" LastEditorUserId="32310" LastEditDate="2020-12-30T15:11:49.380" LastActivityDate="2020-12-30T15:11:49.380" CommentCount="9" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24348" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24338" CreationDate="2020-12-28T22:00:29.227" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;In my country, the front of the bowl curves gently towards the back. The rear of the bowl has deeper water and a sharp bend into the U bend and outlet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a lump lands in the deep water, it will cause a splash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trick is to sit quite forward on the seat and aim for the front-most water line. Not only does this prevent splashing, but the lump will (ideally) follow the curve and disappear before the flush is used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit - Add diagram&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SAeXN.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SAeXN.png&quot; alt=&quot;This is the line to attempt&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32783" LastEditorUserId="32783" LastEditDate="2020-12-29T14:32:45.307" LastActivityDate="2020-12-29T14:32:45.307" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24349" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24338" CreationDate="2020-12-29T03:26:35.687" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you adjust the flush valve in the back tank you can make the water level higher or lower to reduce the splashing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are two possible ways this can work...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;lower the water level, any splash will have to fly higher from the water surface before it hits you.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Raise the water level, anything falling into the water will fall a smaller distance and therefore not splash as much.  I would try this one first.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you adjust the valve to the right spot, you shouldn't have to play with it again for a few years when something wears out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32785" LastActivityDate="2020-12-29T03:26:35.687" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24350" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24338" CreationDate="2020-12-29T06:53:22.207" Score="-1" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Drop some toilet paper in the bowl so that there is no exposed water surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Now poop.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It will fall on the toilet paper and there will be no splashes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Flush the latest poop.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep going to step - 1 until done.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Real life hack:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you have an idea of what's your poop aim, you do not anymore need to cover the entire water surface. Just put the paper to cover the ball park surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32788" LastActivityDate="2020-12-29T06:53:22.207" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24351" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13537" CreationDate="2020-12-29T09:20:16.203" Score="0" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Hold the bottle on its side, then slowly rotate it back to the right way up&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A full bottle won't change its centre of gravity as its rotated as only a tiny gap of air remains. A partially empty bottle will start to shift its centre of gravity slowly as the air moves to one end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A mostly empty bottle will shift its centre of gravity as soon as it begins to tip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Visual aid:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PA1Xw.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PA1Xw.png&quot; alt=&quot;Bottle mostly full of fluid&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="18646" LastActivityDate="2020-12-29T09:20:16.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24354" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24281" CreationDate="2020-12-29T17:51:57.643" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you wanted to maintain the aesthetic of the stairs you could always put acrylic (lexan, plexi glass) sheets between a given stair and the riser for the next stair with some semi permanent method of attachment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1419" LastActivityDate="2020-12-29T17:51:57.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24355" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24338" CreationDate="2020-12-30T03:03:04.097" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;(&lt;em&gt;W)hen sitting on toilet and defecating, how to prevent cases of the water from the toilet hitting the buttocks from below?&lt;/em&gt;&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Carry a &lt;strong&gt;collapsible camping cup&lt;/strong&gt; around with you, and when you are sitting on the toilet hold it under your bottom and poo in it. Then stand well away from the toilet and with an outstretched arm tip the poo from the cup into the toilet bowl.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Alternatively instead of a collapsible cup you could use a &lt;strong&gt;cloth anti-virus facemask&lt;/strong&gt;. But you may not wish to reuse it either as a facemask or as a solution the next time you need to poo and wish to avoid impact with water from the toilet bowl.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A third option would be to poo in &lt;strong&gt;one of your hands&lt;/strong&gt;. Yes, most people would consider this to be disgusting, but you did not say that that would be an impediment and if done successfully it would prevent your bottom coming into contact with water made dirty by something other than your own poo, which has of course already come into contact with your body on its way out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A fourth possibility, which cannot be recommended because it would almost certainly be injurious to your health, would be to ensure that before doing a poo you have always &lt;strong&gt;consumed sufficient quantity of a laxative to make you suffer from diarrhoea&lt;/strong&gt;. If you carry a piece of piping with you of at least the required diameter you could it hold it to your bumhole at an angle to the toilet bowl of say 45 degrees and then poo the diarrhoea along it. I would suggest fixing a funnel to one end of the pipe, and then holding it maybe 2-3 inches from your bum. Then any splashing from the diarrhoea (fresh out of your bum) hitting the funnel would be the price paid for not being hit by splashes of water from the toilet bowl (possibly laden with impurities originating outside of your family). (This might, however, be ruled out as an answer insofar as the problem was posed in terms of &amp;quot;when [you are] sitting on [the] toilet&amp;quot;.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32147" LastEditorUserId="32147" LastEditDate="2020-12-30T13:33:29.983" LastActivityDate="2020-12-30T13:33:29.983" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24362" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2021-01-01T16:57:32.660" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;TP and tape. It's readily available (less now, of course) and is very easy to apply. This is the method I use, with a roll near me when I work with anything that might cause injury.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Downside being that some fibers stick to the wound after, which might not be optimal. In my experience, it has never caused any issues, but it may, depending on the wound. If you really dislike the fibers, use clean paper towels (the absorbent white roll ones and not possibly dirty restaurant paper which also isn't very absorbent).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tape may irritate skin, depending on brand and skin sensitivity, if this is an issue, wrap paper all around wound (for example around arm rather than on top of wound on arm) and then tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32828" LastActivityDate="2021-01-01T16:57:32.660" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24363" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18163" CreationDate="2021-01-01T18:42:08.100" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most of the answers here rely on the stickiness of some kind of tape.&#xA;When using fabric, best the most clean version you have available, you can wrap a long narrow piece over the cushion part of the fabric and use that to tie of wounds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How big depends on the part of the body you need to bandage, but the least is 'once around and enough to tie a reef (square) knot in the ends'.  This is the proper use of the reef knot, also called Hercules knot, for it was known by medics long before sticky tape was invented.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want a more strong fixing of your cushion of fabric (or cottonwool, toilet paper or whatever) you can use a much longer strip of textile and wind it around the bodypart several or even many times, each next wrap covering part or all of the previous one. If you can get the ends to meet, you can tie the start to the end, but if not, make sure the starting end is tucked under the next layer and at the finishing end, tear or cut the strip into two narrow strips and tie those around the body part or if that is inpossible, tuck one of the ends under one layer and tie the two strips around that layer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By all means, be sure you do not tie to tight, it should not bother blood flow to where it is needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;With this method you can bandage a small wound on a finger as easily as you can bandage a much bigger wound on the upper reaches of a limb. Or even on the main part of the body. But you do not want this to cover a small nick on your upper back, as you need a whole lot of covering to make that secure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the part of the bandage that comes in contact with the actual wound you need as clean a cloth as possible, for everything else, just 'clean' will do. Traditionally women would tear a strip of their petticoats in time of war, long and narrow and relatively clean but not really clean, just the best available in a hurry. For small wounds a strip from a hanky will do, or even the whole of the hanky so you can wash it and use it as a hanky again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the time of our grandparents (great grands if you are young) hankies and petticoats would be boiled in the wash and then ironed and folded, keeping the inside very close to sterile. These days clean hankies are just 'clean' and not near sterile. And petticoats (under skirts) are rare and will also not be boiled and ironed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used this method to hide a sticky plaster when I was re-enacting a Viking time person and had damaged a fingernail. The fabric was allowed to go dirty, as a person of that time would have had it, as the 'wound' under it was well covered (and most of the time closed but not looking nice.) I noticed that when covered the sticky plaster would not come unstuck, at all, and not become dirty from outside dirt, whatever jobs I was doing. (I did not try wet jobs in that time.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2021-01-13T20:22:10.153" LastActivityDate="2021-01-13T20:22:10.153" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24365" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24331" CreationDate="2021-01-02T15:05:16.393" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use a tiny bit of glue and stick the corner of two pages together. Maybe before those two pages write something like: &amp;quot;account information&amp;quot;, and then an unglued page filled with fake secrets, and then the glued-together pages. Use super weak glue, and they will break it, to look at your secrets. Maybe glue the middle of the outer edge of the paper so they have to break it to see. Essentially, the seal-on-letters concept. Use sticky substance to close a page, and if it is open when you come back, it has been tampered with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, you can eliminate the person completely&#xA;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNIF4pXsgt0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNIF4pXsgt0&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use colour-changing powder and coat with resin. This will only work short-term, and only if they do no submerge the book/their hands in ice water to cover/prevent their tracks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put dust on the book, if it is suddenly shiny one day, either someone touched it and wiped it, or your roommate/spouse/parent dusted the book.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Security cameras, maybe not affordable, but an option&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the person you are guarding against is a librarian, dog ear some pages, and then if they are un-dog-eared when you come back, they have seen it and been infuriated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Light sensor in book (don't know how to implement)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hang the book using string, tied at the opening end. Measure the &amp;quot;excess&amp;quot; of the tie, or cut it to be exactly some length If it has been untied and retied, you will know by the excess being different. Or, use a very obscure and hard to tie knot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Put graphite powder between some pages. If it is smeared/spilled, someone touched it&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32828" LastEditorUserId="32828" LastEditDate="2021-01-11T04:30:41.190" LastActivityDate="2021-01-11T04:30:41.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24367" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10169" CreationDate="2021-01-04T19:26:33.410" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It may be that your body is choosing its second-best breathing method to nose breathing because your sinuses have some degree of swelling. Swelling decreases during the day, as we are moving around going about our business, because physical activity decreases inflammation; but at night, as we are lying still, swelling, well, swells up. I was a primarily mouth-breather at night for many years, until I quit eating dairy products and my sinuses cleared right up. Come to find out, my (and my siblings') lifelong sinus issues were due to the inflammation caused by consuming milk, yogurt and cheese, in, I suppose you could say, &amp;quot;typical modern-day American quantities.&amp;quot; (Lots! hehe) I am now a nighttime nose-breather. Yay. So, in short: consider whether your sinuses might be inflamed at night, and whether dairy could be a contributing factor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32846" LastActivityDate="2021-01-04T19:26:33.410" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24369" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24370" CreationDate="2021-01-08T02:21:34.487" Score="7" ViewCount="47" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had a cousin who scribbled a red marker over a black marker drawing. Now the red marker can have a black tint to it (sometimes it’s a little black). Is there any way to fix this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32873" LastActivityDate="2021-01-08T06:01:13.637" Title="Dry Erase Marker Issue: Mixed Colors" Tags="&lt;office-supplies&gt;&lt;color&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24370" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24369" CreationDate="2021-01-08T06:01:13.637" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;Drag the red marker over a paper towel while rotating it. Do it a few times over a day or two. The rough absorbent surface will help remove the black flakes of pigment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32014" LastActivityDate="2021-01-08T06:01:13.637" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24371" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2021-01-09T00:00:00.123" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Get sewing clamps, or some small, but strong clamps, and clip them around the edges of the blanket and sheet. It might look a little funny to some, but it works. I use it to attach two blankets to my sheet, and it moves together. Each morning I lift one edge to spread it out and it's all connected. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32878" LastActivityDate="2021-01-09T00:00:00.123" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24372" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24331" CreationDate="2021-01-09T11:02:15.833" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not quite what you requested, but drill a hole through the diary, use a padlock.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31011" LastActivityDate="2021-01-09T11:02:15.833" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24373" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9" CreationDate="2021-01-09T12:50:16.653" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I find my blankets to the sides of the bed, often one to the left and the others to the right, I add an extra blanket. I tend to move around in bed if I am not warm enough in the night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It has a disadvantage, I am now using 5 blankets, in a 'not cold' bedroom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So if you are like me, either add a blanket or wear warmer clothing in bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2021-01-09T12:50:16.653" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24377" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-01-10T16:05:56.940" Score="0" ViewCount="38" Body="&lt;p&gt;I bought a ThermPro hygrometer to monitor the humidity in my room. I have a piano that needs 40–50 RH. What's strange is that each time I let cold air in the hygrometer reading goes down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That's counterintuitive because keeping the absolute humidity constant makes is so RH is inversely proportional with temperature. (Cold air can hold less, so relative to that less, the RH should grow.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I get it that maybe the absolute humidity is not constant, but with such little cold air to offset the absolute humidity to such an extent. I suppose I could measure it (outdoor -1 deg C, RH 66%, indoor 20 deg C, RH 37 right now) but I haven't done the due diligence of figuring out the formulas or finding the right charts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32889" LastActivityDate="2021-01-10T17:20:09.560" Title="Hygrometer reading goes down when temperature goes down" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2021-01-10T18:45:20.907" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24378" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24377" CreationDate="2021-01-10T17:20:09.560" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It isn't that you let the cooler air into your room; but, what also happened when you did that is the issue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you let the dryer cooler air into the room, you also let the warmer humid air in the room escape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cooler air is denser than warm air which helped displace the thinner, moist room air.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise, you were correct. Warm air holds more moisture than cooler air at the same atmospheric pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You must control the air circulation to stabilize the room relative humidity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-01-10T17:20:09.560" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24379" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24387" CreationDate="2021-01-10T20:18:22.877" Score="8" ViewCount="129" Body="&lt;p&gt;My 4-year-old son is fairly high-functioning on the autism spectrum and he is a climber.  We have been able to mitigate or redirect most of his climbing using various lifehacks, but there remains one thing I can't figure out a way to beat and it is a huge safety problem: the computer chair.  Since most of our mitigation has had to involve clever or lifehack-heavy solutions, I am posting here, rather than on a parent forum.  I'm not looking for suggestions on how to control/work with/punish my kid.  Every kid with Autism is different and requires unique solutions.  I'm only looking for how we can secure or prevent access to the chair when nobody is sitting in it, while we are working through teaching him that it is dangerous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Desk details:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Is a solid wood L-shaped desk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Has a hutch/cabinet on one leg of the L&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The underside of the desk has a 1/2&amp;quot; piece of plywood that mostly covers the back (on both sides of the L)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Was handmade by my Dad/Grandad (I would like to modify the desk itself as little as possible).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The chair will fit fully under the desk, where he can't climb on it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;This thing is both massive and heavy.  It is in pretty much the only location it will fit in our home (at least until after COVID virtual work/school are done).  Moving it (in any way) is not really an option.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Situational parameters:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The desk is in a room which is, for now, his play room.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;We can't move his playroom right now.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;We can't get rid of the kid (because someone is always a comedian).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Moving the chair across the room isn't enough (we have been just removing it from the room).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Bungee-level force would probably be enough.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A moderately complex mechanism would also probably be enough.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;We've used dual release ratchet straps in a couple, of places, it's just not an option for the chair.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the chair is under the desk, he can't get on it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Kid parameters:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Very determined, he will stuff progressively larger toys under something heavy to &amp;quot;jack it up&amp;quot; off the ground.  He has also used multiple throw pillows stacked on top of each other to climb over/on top of things (we have no throws anymore).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Can beat entry-level childproofing, like basic cabinet locks.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Has not figured out how to beat magnet-key locks or ratchet straps yet.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only thing I have come up with, so far, as a potential solution would be running a bungee through an eye or hook screw on the back panel, then securing the chair in place with that.  I'm trying to avoid drilling into the desk, if I don't have to, so any alternative solution/discussion is most appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31638" LastEditorUserId="31638" LastEditDate="2021-01-11T17:55:54.397" LastActivityDate="2021-01-13T18:58:46.847" Title="Suggestions on keeping a computer chair from moving or being climbed on?" Tags="&lt;furniture&gt;&lt;children&gt;&lt;desk&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24380" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24379" CreationDate="2021-01-10T21:45:22.513" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If your child has trouble moving the chair and it is in an inconvenient location to use for climbing, this idea may work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place the chair wheels/casters into cups (jar lids) so that the chair is difficult to roll around. You'll have to pull it into position; but, it shouldn't be too difficult for an adult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the chair is unoccupied, remember to slide it under the desk as far as it will go to prevent easy access to the seat and arms for climbing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Putting something on or across the seat should make using the chair even more inconvenient. A bungee across the arms or a box on the seat may work to frustrate climbing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-01-10T21:45:22.513" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24381" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7149" CreationDate="2021-01-10T22:46:47.060" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Diatomaceous earth. It is used in pest control, because it is actually comprised of tons of tiny edges, small enough that it does not hurt your (relatively) very thick skin, but will grate on insect exoskeletons, causing them to dry out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sources? Try google. There are many articles about how to use DE as pest control. In addition, you can sprinkle it on your garden (if you have one) to keep bugs away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32828" LastActivityDate="2021-01-10T22:46:47.060" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24382" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10716" CreationDate="2021-01-11T03:28:40.893" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is the way I have always used:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Find the bottom of the orange (the side WITHOUT the stem nub). Push a fingernail into the middle of the bottom (I have found that thumb works best, and does not hurt from prying). Wedge a thumbnail underneath the skin, through the cut you made. Then, use your thumbnail + index finger to peel a little of the skin off. From here, it's easier: wedge thumbnail under the remaining skin, gently pinch it with index finger, peel it off. The skin will rip, so do not hold the orange against your eye, since the oils can sting a little (if it happens anyway, blink and it will go away. DO NOT rub your eye with your hands, because there is more orange oil on those hands. ) When you peel off a piece with the stem in it, it may/may not also pull out some white thickish stick-string-fiber thing, which is fine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, once this entire process is done, you will have a pumpkin-looking thing. Stick a finger into the top/bottom, because there is a little hole/weak spot there. Pull the orange-pumpkin in half, and you can gently pull the segments apart and eat them, or you can bypass this step entirely and cram it in your mouth, your choice (although do be careful if you shove it in your mouth, there is more juice than you think.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32828" LastActivityDate="2021-01-11T03:28:40.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24383" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4" CreationDate="2021-01-11T03:58:36.690" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Multitools frequently have little scissors. Or, buy thread trimmer (precision tiny weak scissors, knife is to scalpel like scissors is to thread trimmer). They are useful in the woods (like you said you were), and while I would recommend scissors, it's hard to find small scissors that are precise and good at cutting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also do not see why you can't just bring a small nail clipper with you, they are very inexpensive and are portable and small.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However you do this, if you use a blade/sawing tool, soak your nails to make them soft; however if you are trying to grind them, unless you have very thick fingernails, do not, or else it will be flimsy, and you will end up spending more time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32828" LastActivityDate="2021-01-11T03:58:36.690" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24384" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2021-01-11T04:03:27.513" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have leftover eggs, keep them in the water (put it in a bowl and refrigerate, and it will be easier to peel). If they are fresh, put them under cold water. If you need them to be warm, I would honestly suggest cold water, and then microwaving, as weird as that sounds.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32828" LastActivityDate="2021-01-11T04:03:27.513" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24386" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24379" CreationDate="2021-01-11T11:31:37.330" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Assuming that plywood covers the back of two long sides, but none covers the two short ends:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Position the desk so that one of the short ends touches a wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you finish working at the desk, pull it away from the wall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Position the chair against the wall as though you are going to sit at one end.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Push the desk back to the wall to trap the chair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Even if your child does find footholds to climb it, it should be stable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2021-01-11T11:31:37.330" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24387" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24379" CreationDate="2021-01-11T17:12:47.917" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you can place something around the desk (top, behind, underneath and front to connect on the top again) you can then 'lock' the chair underneath the desk to that item.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would go for a rope and a good knot the kid can not yet untie, but most people will go for the ratchet straps. It you run two side by site and knot them together in two places you make an eye to which you can fix the chair.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Be careful not to over tighten, and protect the more delicate edges of the desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will want that chair under the desk, so your child can not climb onto it while it is locked in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I say 'lock' or 'locked' I do not mean a padlock but anything your child can not handle but you can. Bungees would work if you can and the kid can not open them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2021-01-13T18:58:46.847" LastActivityDate="2021-01-13T18:58:46.847" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24388" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22491" CreationDate="2021-01-11T22:31:33.150" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think it's best to keep stuff in your front pockets as it's easier to keep your arms or hands in the way. It's also easier to feel if an item is still in your front pocket. However, make sure not to noticeably feel your pocket with your hand as this tips off thieves to which pocket contains your valuables. If you happen to pat your pocket, pat your empty pockets as well to throw them off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, you can buy an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=iphone%20x%20case%20with%20strap&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;iphone case with a strap&lt;/a&gt;. Even if you don't use the actual strap, you can attach a chain or a keychain to tether the case to either your belt, your pants, or something else. This is similar to the old wallet chain idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=retractable%20key%20chain&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;retractable keychain&lt;/a&gt; but this might be easier to circumvent because there's less tension. However, it's many times more secure than nothing and also more convenient when you want to use your phone. Just make sure to securely attach the reel so that it's not easy to unclip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, I would recommend replacing any clip like the one in the following picture with a keyring or something more secure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UqObA.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UqObA.png&quot; alt=&quot;picture of a tension based clip which is easy to circumvent&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, I've seen retractable iphone cases but it might be better and/or cheaper just to make your own. It's probably best shop around to get a better idea.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your friends might still try to steal your phone for fun but most thieves don't like to do extra work which is why they steal in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32893" LastEditorUserId="32893" LastEditDate="2021-01-11T22:52:23.323" LastActivityDate="2021-01-11T22:52:23.323" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24389" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7238" CreationDate="2021-01-12T00:15:50.993" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;First, I think it's important to understand how safety matches work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Bottom Line&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The primary flammable ingredient in a safety match head is sulfur, which ignites at at around &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inchem.org/documents/icsc/icsc/eics1166.htm&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;230 degrees celcius&lt;/a&gt; (about 450 farenheit), which is about the same as a piece of paper and a bit lower than firewood. If you can heat the match head to 230 C, even briefly, you're set. Doesn't matter how you get there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Normal Way&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To achieve the required temperature, normally the match head is scratched across the striking surface. The red phosphorus in the striking surface combines with the potassium chlorate in the match head, and the friction from scratching generates enough heat to ignite the resulting mixture, which generates sufficient heat to ignite the sulfur. You can read more about safety matches &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thoughtco.com/how-do-safety-matches-work-607897#:%7E:text=When%20you%20strike%20a%20safety,the%20wood%20of%20the%20match&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As the OP has discovered, a soggy or overused match box still has the right chemicals for the initial reaction, but its surface can no longer generate the abrasion required to mix the chemicals or the friction to heat the mixture. So it's very important to keep that match box dry!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following are some alternative ways to get that match to ignite.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use Any Available Heat Source&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Anything will work as long as it gets hot enough to cook with: the coil burner of an electric stove, a frying pan or steam iron that's still hot, stored embers from a campfire or charcoal from a grill, car exhaust, a magnifying lens in daylight, etc. Or any existing flame (obviously).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use Electricity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can move an electric current through a sufficiently resistant circuit, that resistance can generate significant heat. This is how things like incandescent light bulbs and toasters work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many guides online, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://ourpastimes.com/light-cigarette-batteries-5070352.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;. But the gist of it is the same:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a long, thin piece of metal as a wire to connect the two terminals of the battery.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Touch the match head to the wire.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait for the wire to get hot enough to ignite the match head.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Notes:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The battery doesn't have to be too strong. In fact, it's probably safer to use a weaker battery that isn't strong enough to zap you. This method is known to work with a 9V battery, a couple of AAs, or even a smart phone battery.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some methods will instruct you to damage or destroy the battery, but this is not necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For the conductive material, you can use plain wire or all sorts of things: aluminum foil, a paperclip, a staple, some steel wool, graphite from a pencil, whatever.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are variations on this method. One method runs an electric current through a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.upsbatterycenter.com/blog/light-a-fire/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;gum wrapper&lt;/a&gt; until the wrapper itself ignites - no match required. Another method  uses a short length of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoors/a23230/how-to-start-a-fire-with-a-pencil-and-jumper-cables/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;#2 pencil&lt;/a&gt;, some jumper cables, and a car battery. If the battery is strong enough to emit sparks, those sparks can also be used to ignite nearby combustibles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use Friction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Friction generates heat. More friction, more heat. Find a rough yet fine-grained surface and rub the match head over it until it gets hot enough. Concrete, sandpaper, the bottom of most home-made ceramics, and certain types of stone (if dry) all work. The trick here is reaching the required temperature before grinding all of the sulfur coating off the match head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One trick that has been used is to grind match heads against other match heads. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a20596/how-to-light-a-safety-match-without-a-box/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Popular Mechanics&lt;/a&gt; demonstrates a good way to do this. You'll need five matches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Hold four matches together tightly in a square bundle, match heads all together.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take the fifth match and press its head firmly against the heads of the other four.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Twist your hands sharply in opposite directions, grinding the match heads against one another.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final Notes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are lots of great fire-starting tools and methods out there other than matches and fuel-based lighters. Tinderboxes. Flint and steel. Swedish firesteel. Electric lighters. All have their pros and cons. For backpacking, I recommend carrying at least two different firestarting methods. That way if your matches get wet or your lighter leaks itself dry, you'll still have another way to cook your food and stay warm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And remember, always practice &lt;a href=&quot;https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Forestry/Forest-Fire/Forest-Fire-Prevention-Tips&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fire safety&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32895" LastActivityDate="2021-01-12T00:15:50.993" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24390" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-01-12T12:22:33.117" Score="5" ViewCount="223" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried to use a brand new deodorant, and turns out it's stuck: it's just not possible to turn the wheel in the bottom of the deodorant in order to push it upwards. The wheel is jammed completely and does not turn at all.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is how it looks like:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1qdDAm.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; title=&quot;click for full image&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1qdDAm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;image of deodorant&quot; title=&quot;click for full image&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The wheel/circle in the bottom is stuck, and can't be turned.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any way to use the deodorant anyway? Would be pity to throw it away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2021-01-13T16:07:31.033" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T22:37:06.230" Title="How to use a stuck deodorant stick?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24391" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18624" CreationDate="2021-01-12T12:34:26.583" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;While &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/18626/1399&quot;&gt;this answer&lt;/a&gt; is correct and pretty much what I always do, I did notice something over the years so want to give my two cents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I'm urinating with the jeans still all the way up, meaning through the zipper, there is much more &amp;quot;leftover&amp;quot; urine when I'm done. Even after wiping with paper, squeezing, etc... there is still urine left which sometimes reach the underwear. Interesting enough, when urinating with the jeans/pants down, i.e. with penis exposed, there is much less leftover urine when I'm done, and it's easily cleaned in the methods described on the other answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bottom line: pee with the pants down, and it should be easier to avoid getting the leftover pee from reaching your pants. Pants don't have to be all the way down of course, knee level is just enough, so it can also be used in urinals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2021-01-12T12:34:26.583" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24392" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24390" CreationDate="2021-01-12T13:33:02.623" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It looks like the container is made out of plastic, so it can be cut easily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The following hacks may work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut the container and fill the gel in an empty cream or petroleum jelly box, something like this.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hWhD6.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hWhD6.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So you can use your fingers and apply in armpits just like we take cream out of such box.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol start=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Or cut the container and fill the contents into empty glue sticks or lipstick boxes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jjlVt.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jjlVt.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But this may require using more number of such glue sticks/lipsticks or store the entire contents in another container and refill them more frequently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This method would be time consuming, you can apply the deodorant on a smaller area but still it may work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32656" LastActivityDate="2021-01-12T13:33:02.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24393" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24414" CreationDate="2021-01-12T16:26:40.010" Score="2" ViewCount="172" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am trying to make my laptop sit nicely on top of a pointy surface, and not really managing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see from the image, the piano I have doesn't have a natural place for a laptop to sit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The laptop will stay there unless you need to press a button, then it just falls down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can't find anything online that would help, other than buying a floor stand and having it behind the piano.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If anyone has any suggestions, I will be forever in your debt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/l5G7y.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/l5G7y.png&quot; alt=&quot;laptop sitting on piano&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32940" OwnerDisplayName="user1894292" LastActivityDate="2021-03-12T10:36:32.640" Title="Solution for balancing laptop on pointy surface" Tags="&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24394" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24390" CreationDate="2021-01-12T18:00:21.503" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the stick is stuck to the sides of the container, you could try one or more of these to free it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove the cap and tap the stick against a hard surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Submerge the whole stick (with cap on) in warm water to soften the plastic, and then either&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;... try the wheel again, or&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;... flex the tube to try and break the adhesion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2021-01-12T18:00:21.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24395" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24393" CreationDate="2021-01-12T18:10:27.530" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are seated at the piano stool, it looks as though you can't use the keyboard at that angle anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If yours is a laptop that will open flat to 180° do that and stand it on the plinth behind the piano keys. The laptop screen will be in about the same position.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a lip along the front of the control panel to stop music slipping forwards, as can be seen in this enhanced image. If it doesn't provide enough security, prevent the laptop from slipping with a thin plastic strap or string, going underneath the piano lid and fed though a crack in the piano lid's hinges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A4AkV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/A4AkV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2021-01-13T12:50:39.410" LastActivityDate="2021-01-13T12:50:39.410" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24396" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24393" CreationDate="2021-01-13T06:35:34.967" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The lid of the piano could prop the laptiop up vertically, like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Er9a1.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Er9a1.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Black is the piano, blue is the laptop.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Red is some kind of stopper that keeps the lower edge of the laptop from sliding forwards. That could be glue-on rubber stoppers (for small furniture) or just anything you can secure to the piano that is thick enough to stop the laptop from sliding. (Make sure it's not too thick for the piano lid to close.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You should attatch the stoppers as close to the keys as possible to decrease the angle of the laptop and increase stability.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Typing like this won't be comfortable, but possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2021-01-13T06:35:34.967" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24397" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-01-13T15:51:27.913" Score="1" ViewCount="116" Body="&lt;p&gt;The speaker and microphone of my Android phone have stopped working, but the headphone jack still works. I don't want to always use a headphone, so I removed everything from a discarded non-smart phone, and soldered a headphone jack to its speaker and microphone, in order to use it as an extension to the phone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now I can comfortably use it, but people calling me can hear their own voice as an echo.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;People at the other end speak -&amp;gt; my speaker -&amp;gt; my microphone catches it -&amp;gt; they hear their voice back&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried lowering the speaker's volume to minimum, but that does not stop the issue.&#xA;I am not even using the ringer speaker. I also tried putting some cotton on the speaker and the microphone, but that does not help either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This is how the phone looks after removing the top cover.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w7KNb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/w7KNb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The issue persists irrespective of whether the top cover is there or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I prevent this from happening?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32902" LastEditorUserId="32902" LastEditDate="2021-01-15T20:34:22.813" LastActivityDate="2021-01-16T00:16:01.117" Title="Cancelling echo in a recycled phone microphone-speaker set" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;phone&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24398" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2021-01-14T04:42:42.143" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Peanut butter as an oil based food requires cleaning with an oil- if you want the recycled container really clean. First clean excess from container with spatula.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then put a tablespoon (more or less depending on container size) of any on hand (inexpensive) vegetable oil in container, put the lid on and slosh it around thoroughly. You’ll see the PB begin to transform and loosen its grip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use a paper towel or whatever dry wipes you have to wipe the container clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Remember that Water (even hot water) and oil don’t mix, but with adequate elbow grease and a lot of paper towels, you can eventually get it clean but not like oil.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32912" LastActivityDate="2021-01-14T04:42:42.143" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24399" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24397" CreationDate="2021-01-14T05:27:48.473" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two points to consider: the acoustical path and the electro-magnetic path. Most handsets put a block of soft dense foam between the speaker and the mic. Cotton is too acoustically transparent. For the electro: use shielded cable for the microphone. If that doesn't work, confirm the type of microphone.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32014" LastActivityDate="2021-01-14T05:27:48.473" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24400" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18535" CreationDate="2021-01-14T22:13:18.037" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/KAcEe.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So for some time I had been wondering the exact same thing. If two sheets of paper could be fused together without glue or tape by soaking the paper and fusing the fibers together. After I read that reply, &amp;quot;Try it. One good experiment is worth a thousand opinions. Then, you can tell us based on your experience&amp;quot; I realize that was the green light I needed to get up and try it myself. I'm extremely happy to say that I'm confident it would work. In the picture I attached you can see the two sheets of paper fused together still drying. I'm not sure if some applied heat in this stage would help but this is the first of my experiments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32916" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2021-01-16T19:13:41.897" LastActivityDate="2021-01-16T19:13:41.897" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24401" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14916" CreationDate="2021-01-15T17:01:58.707" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can buy both attachable backrest and headrest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ac2ZS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ac2ZS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Sold by aliexpress &quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;If that is too pricey pick a tall broken chair on ebay or from garbage and fasten backrest from there to you chair with belts. If it comes with headrest then you are lucky if not then make sure to get a backrest which is easier to mod.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the whole construction is too ugly, you can also buy a stretchable case cover.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26449" LastEditorUserId="26449" LastEditDate="2021-01-15T17:08:39.270" LastActivityDate="2021-01-15T17:08:39.270" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24402" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24397" CreationDate="2021-01-15T20:14:11.460" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The mic is an &lt;em&gt;electret condenser mic&lt;/em&gt; which is extremely sensitive to vibrations of the housing in which it is mounted. You will need to isolate the mic from the housing with soft foam, and also do the same with the speaker mount.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2021-01-15T20:14:11.460" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24403" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24397" CreationDate="2021-01-16T00:16:01.117" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I found the following article that deals with an echo similar to your question. The problem is that the echo is from the other end; however, if you substitute &amp;quot;yours&amp;quot; for &amp;quot;theirs&amp;quot; you should be well on your way to solve the issue. A few different ways are mentioned &lt;a href=&quot;https://smallbusiness.chron.com/hear-own-voice-headset-61006.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;. I would freely exchange handset for headset, your speaker for their speaker, and so forth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could be hearing your own voice through a headset for a variety of reasons. Identifying and solving the problem is largely a process of trial and error. Fortunately, none of the common fixes are particularly difficult to implement and avoiding the frustration and distraction the echo should prove well worth the effort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Others' Speakers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;The simplest and most likely cause of an echo is not even caused by your microphone. If the people you are speaking to have microphones of their own and are receiving your voice through speakers, their microphones can pick up the sound from their speakers and send it back to you. An easy test is to ask that your friends momentarily turn their speakers off. If your friends' speakers are causing the problem, ask that they move farther from the speakers, reduce their volume or use headphones instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Devices&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You may have more than one recording device activated. Many laptops and webcams come with an integrated microphone. If you computer is using both your headset and another recording device at the same time, it can create an echo effect. To disable other recording devices click the &amp;quot;Start | Control Panel | Hardware and Sound | Sound.&amp;quot; Click the &amp;quot;Recording&amp;quot; tab in the window that appears. Right click on any device listed that is not your headset and select &amp;quot;Disable&amp;quot; from the pop-up menu.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Microphone Boost&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Some sound cards employ a Windows feature called &amp;quot;Microphone Boost&amp;quot; that Microsoft reports may cause an echo. To disable the setting return to the Sound window as described in the previous section. Click the &amp;quot;Recording&amp;quot; tab, and then right click on your headset and select &amp;quot;Properties.&amp;quot; Click the &amp;quot;Levels&amp;quot; tab in the Microphone Properties window and uncheck the &amp;quot;Microphone Boost&amp;quot; tab. Click &amp;quot;Apply,&amp;quot; and then close the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mic Monitor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Some headsets deliberately send some of the user's voice back to the headset in order to help users know how loud they will sound to others. Depending on your Internet connection and the programs you are using, there may be a slight delay between your speaking and the sound being played back. Return to the Microphone Properties window for your headset as described in the previous section. Click the &amp;quot;Listen&amp;quot; tab and make sure that the check box next to &amp;quot;Listen to this device&amp;quot; is left blank. If it is checked, click the box once to remove the check mark, then click &amp;quot;Apply&amp;quot; and close the window.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For what it's worth, any one of these might give you some ideas to pursue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-01-16T00:16:01.117" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24404" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="11583" CreationDate="2021-01-16T02:59:25.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a large wound above my knee like 20 stitches and its deep. I desperately wanted to shower after 3 days and there are bunch of solutions out there and stuff you can buy for it specifically. I am a cheapass and didn't wanna spend a dime today so I combined a few ways and had success. Completely dry, no circulation loss and lasted for a 30 min hot shower and could be had it on longer if needed.  Check this way out&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First wipe area around wound with alcohol then took triple antibiotic(petroleum jelly would also work) and made a thick circle around wound about an inch away from cash. Took plastic wrap and wrapped around my knee tightly pushing the gel tight against saran wrap. Gave it a little rub with my hands making sure it was all around wound no gaps. This sealed any water that may trickle under plastic wrap out for sure.  WORKED LIKE A CHARM !!!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32928" LastActivityDate="2021-01-16T02:59:25.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24406" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10716" CreationDate="2021-01-16T13:55:50.013" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this very same problem (I'm more of a clementine fan personally).  I started using an orange peeler and it made life so much easier!  There are a million different types (all fairly inexpensive).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32847" LastActivityDate="2021-01-16T13:55:50.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24408" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-01-17T16:55:43.807" Score="2" ViewCount="161" Body="&lt;p&gt;Early in her life, our cat devised a brilliant method to ask to come in. She plucks the weather stripping at the edge of the door. This sends a surprisingly sonorant &lt;em&gt;POP&lt;/em&gt; throughout the house that can be heard on any floor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;She refuses to meow and we tried endlessly to get her to learn one of those cat doorbells at nose height. She will not learn.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We've replaced the weather stripping a couple of times already, and are about to do so again, but are hoping for a long-term solution. Whether the solution allows her to keep popping &lt;em&gt;something&lt;/em&gt; that's not weather stripping, or removes the option so she's forced to meow or learn a cat chime, we don't care. We just don't want this to happen again:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rA4HN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/rA4HN.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;weather stripping destroyed by cat&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, she's capable of stretching to 2-3 feet off the ground, and if we only blocked off the bottom foot I'm sure she would stretch every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22214" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T22:33:11.070" Title="Secure weather stripping against cat" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;pets&gt;&lt;weather&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24409" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24408" CreationDate="2021-01-17T17:53:50.017" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your pet is doing what works. You do the same thing. We all do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Many would want to find as simple a solution as you have to help their pet find a workable 'door bell.' Your issue is that you need to find another to replace the one your pet discovered.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My father always gave us 'a choice' of possible solutions to a problem. One was the (undesirable) one we discovered which was usually annoying—and another more favoured one by my father.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The hack is to make your alternative more desirable than your pet's choice. It's called conditioning. It will take time, patience, and love to be effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Add the 'bell' and gradually diminish the efficiency of the 'alternative.'&#xA;When you finally open the door, lightly ring the bell immediately. After several times, react more slowly, then intermittently. Finally, cover the weather stripping with a barrier so that the only alternative is the 'bell.'&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-01-17T17:53:50.017" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24410" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24408" CreationDate="2021-01-17T18:03:51.530" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Divide and conquer your issue&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I encourage you to replace the weatherstripping where and when it becomes tattered—not the whole length. It doesn't seem to need excessive maintenance for an effective solution. Divide the length of the weather stripping. Replace the bottom when needed. One full length could make three or four replaceable section 'patches.' You only need a couple of extra screw holes near the splice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think it will be more effective and less time and trouble to retrain you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-01-17T18:03:51.530" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24411" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24408" CreationDate="2021-01-17T18:34:31.827" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &amp;quot;secure weather stripping&amp;quot; itself is a shopping question, but one hack could be to add &lt;em&gt;another&lt;/em&gt; cover strip that the cat cannot tear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do you know the cat is &amp;quot;asking to come in&amp;quot; and not just trying to open the door? If the cat had made a connection between making a noise, and you coming to the door, it would probably have learned about the bell or maiowing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My hack is&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;remove the weather stripping&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;fit a coded cat flap that only your cat can open&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;teach the cat how to use the cat flap&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;never let in the cat if it scratches the door&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;later, fit some new weather stripping&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can get catflaps operated by magnet or by microchip.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;If the cat will wear a collar, the 'key' does not need to be implanted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2021-01-17T18:34:31.827" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24412" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10512" CreationDate="2021-01-18T00:35:19.737" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use small rust-proof safety pins.  Pin the inside hem of the socks together.  Before you go to put them on, open the pin, release one sock, close the pin.  When you take them off, pin them back together and throw them into the laundry.  Washing and drying them pinned together will not harm them or cause tangles.  I've been doing this with my knee his for years, washing half a dozen pairs at a time.  If a toe wears out, switch the socks around so that the hole is now over the little toe.  You can neatly fold them, or do like I do.  Grab the whole bundle of socks and plop them in a drawer!  Then just grab a color you want and its mate will follow.  And if someone asks if you've got a safety pin, you do!  Bonus for thinner tube trouser socks:  Put a pin on the front of each to distinguish front from back.  Connect the pins before washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32939" LastActivityDate="2021-01-18T00:35:19.737" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24414" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24393" CreationDate="2021-01-18T13:11:02.783" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Thanks for all the answers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Weather Vale and Elmy. Thanks for your ideas, but unfortunately my laptop doesn't open wide enough for that to work in this circumstance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Glorfindel, I don't actually have an iPad, but that would be ideal&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I went for something closer to what John and Moab suggested, but without the permanency.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found a laptop stand that had adjustable legs, and I just have it hanging down the back of the piano, next to the wall.  Works ok, although a little fiddly when opening and closing the piano.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/69E1F.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/69E1F.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PjhMD.png&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/PjhMD.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32940" LastActivityDate="2021-01-18T13:11:02.783" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24415" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19041" CreationDate="2021-01-18T20:23:46.060" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Newer model Logitech mice like MX Master 3 resist 91% iso without losing all the rubber, so you can get a decent, if imperfect, cleaning done with 91% and a paper towel.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do wish they would just dump the rubbery coating found on so many mice.  It's such a germ and grime magnet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32941" LastActivityDate="2021-01-18T20:23:46.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24417" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-01-19T11:03:17.390" Score="2" ViewCount="159" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a 2.5Kw ceramic fan heater which recently appears to be outputting less heat than it did when it was new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My theory is that there are 2 separate heating elements because there are 2 heat levels - and I think one of them has failed. Obviously, if I'm right, it will be consuming less power than 2.5Kw on full output.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't own a power meter and my home power usage is too erratic to use the main house reading to tell the difference between 1.25Kw and 2.5Kw.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I tell the power usage of this heater to be reasonably sure whether it is running 1 element or two?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2021-03-19T16:27:51.637" Title="Get a rough idea of power consumption in a heater" Tags="&lt;electricity&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24418" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24417" CreationDate="2021-01-19T11:23:59.323" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Run the heater on the lower heat setting and allow time for its output to stabilise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Move one hand cautiously towards the hot air stream, taking care not to move it too close to the heater, and do not touch the heater.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Switch the heater to the high setting with your other hand. If the element is working, you should be able to feel the additional heat within a few seconds, and move your hand away immediately when you do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Caution: do not leave the heater unattended, do not touch the heater (apart from its switch), do not move your hand into the hottest part of the air stream.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Method 2:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let someone else be looking at the meter when you turn the second element on and then off. If they see a sudden change in power use at that moment, then the element is working.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Repeat several times to be sure. The amount of power used is much larger than lights, frig, freezer, TV etc. usage so it should be easy to tell it apart from general fluctuation in power demand from the house. It is comparable to an electric oven or kettle, and you can get an idea by turning the &lt;em&gt;first&lt;/em&gt; element on and off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2021-01-19T11:29:16.743" LastActivityDate="2021-01-19T11:29:16.743" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24419" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17943" CreationDate="2021-01-20T03:05:10.080" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;As I'm also having this issue I just found the simplest fix suggested, have not personally tried yet but as soon as I get home to my craft / junk drawer I'm on it... a simple  suction cup like to hang projects with  or to mount your phone in your car.. you just slide it at the base if your window  and suction  voila,  or so they say..  hope it helps and better yet I hope it works  for you and me both.. &lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32952" LastActivityDate="2021-01-20T03:05:10.080" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24420" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24124" CreationDate="2021-01-20T06:16:52.060" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You said you were planning on getting an EV. Why not install a charger for the car now and then advertise it as a place people can charge theirs until you get your car?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="17608" LastActivityDate="2021-01-20T06:16:52.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24423" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24331" CreationDate="2021-01-21T07:44:03.550" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may also find it useful to keep a banana in your pocket. The skin can be used to slip up your peruser if you suspect you are being followed...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32754" LastActivityDate="2021-01-21T07:44:03.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24425" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23760" CreationDate="2021-01-22T18:07:49.227" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A late answer having run into the same problem. I have a new keyboard ready to use but this one still functions well, apart from the worn out lettering. I can wring a little more life out of this one with a &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;By swapping the key tops around.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Replacing the worst keys A, S, N, T with function key tops.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A&lt;/strong&gt; ~ F4 (the &lt;strong&gt;4&lt;/strong&gt; is like an &lt;strong&gt;A&lt;/strong&gt;)&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;S&lt;/strong&gt; ~ F7 (the &lt;strong&gt;S&lt;/strong&gt;even initial)&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;N&lt;/strong&gt; ~ F9 (the &lt;strong&gt;N&lt;/strong&gt;ine initial)&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;T&lt;/strong&gt; ~ F2 (the &lt;strong&gt;T&lt;/strong&gt;wo initial)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no confusion with the function keys because they run consecutively and I did not use any adjacent ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I carefully prised off the key tops with a screwdriver and pressed them back on after correctly aligning. Gently, because the small plastic clips/hooks are not vey strong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m1WTQ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/m1WTQ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: after some usage I revised the scheme so that all the replacements resemble the &lt;em&gt;shape&lt;/em&gt; of the letter, and this was easier to make the connection.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A&lt;/strong&gt; ~ F&lt;strong&gt;4&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;S&lt;/strong&gt; ~ F&lt;strong&gt;5&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;T&lt;/strong&gt; ~ F&lt;strong&gt;7&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;N&lt;/strong&gt; ~ F&lt;strong&gt;11&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2021-01-22T18:22:32.927" LastActivityDate="2021-01-22T18:22:32.927" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24427" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24417" CreationDate="2021-01-23T18:52:58.883" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you are on 240V fit a 5amp fuse to the plug. This should blow at 2.5kW but not at 1.25kW.  (or get a power meter - they are quite cheap and quite handy)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2233" LastEditorUserId="2233" LastEditDate="2021-01-26T10:35:51.593" LastActivityDate="2021-01-26T10:35:51.593" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24429" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14857" CreationDate="2021-01-25T01:15:32.967" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Has anyone considered storing your rubber bands in a refrigerated jar covered in mineral oil to keep them fresh and pliable?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32987" LastActivityDate="2021-01-25T01:15:32.967" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24430" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-01-26T06:50:40.497" Score="3" ViewCount="202" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to put &amp;quot;rear mirrors&amp;quot; on my glasses to be able to somewhat see behind me without turning my head (my eye sight should be good enough to roughly see without the lens). I'm thinking of putting something reflective on the 2 outer sides of the front piece. Right now, the best thing I have for this is solder for electronics. However, while it's highly reflective and should be easy to put some on the frame, it's (1) somewhat toxic and (2) convex.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What are some cheap and easy-to-get items I can put on the frame for some rear mirrors?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30031" LastActivityDate="2021-02-01T21:45:19.117" Title="How to give eye glasses &quot;rear mirrors&quot;?" Tags="&lt;eyeglasses&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24431" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9239" CreationDate="2021-01-26T07:07:20.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had sticky glue residue of masking tape on window and body of car due to a window replacement. Thinners for the window and then my sister surprised me by saying to use Doom (mosquito spray) . Worked like a charm .. had to soak it for about a minute ... it is also used to remove tar from body of a car.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33000" LastActivityDate="2021-01-26T07:07:20.573" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24432" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="5649" CreationDate="2021-01-26T15:26:56.637" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;After reading others, I had only candle wax and this idea...liquid car wax.  At first it seemed the liquid car wax was the clear winner (yay for ANYTHING!) but as my shovel got colder, or the liquid was completely gone (half a driveway) the hard candle wax held up. So when my shovel is completely dry, I think I'll wax it up and then spray liquid just before shoveling. Still intend to get non-stick cookware when I'm not snowed in, that sounds awesome. THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP! It made all the diff not to keep lifting stuck snow!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33002" LastActivityDate="2021-01-26T15:26:56.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24433" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24430" CreationDate="2021-01-26T22:04:29.633" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;these are sold in bike shops so cyclists can see the traffic behind them at all times. They clip right on to your eyeglasses or sunglasses and are adjustable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2021-01-26T22:04:29.633" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24434" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24430" CreationDate="2021-01-27T17:28:05.657" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you search for images of mirrors you can clip on glasses or helmets, you will see that most come with a clip, a stem and a mirror. Or see the pictures and read the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.icebike.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-cycling-mirrors/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;text behind this link&lt;/a&gt; (I have no connection to the site, was only a happy reader when I found my now favorite mirror on it.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do not know your budget, but I found ordering mirrors online (on one of the big international selling sites) not expensive. Have a look, it might be worth it for starters while you work out what you want to make.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Unless working with an old pair of glasses I would not add anything direct to them. When using a clip on mirror I notice I take it off about half the time I am inside a building and sometimes I need the glasses still when I do not need the mirror.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And consider safety when the mirror breaks, as you can read in the linked text, several producers of mirrors have made 'break away' parts, so that when you fall while using the mirror, it will get away from your eyes and not into them. I feel that the clip on most of the mirrors will help in that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The stem, while not essential, is important to place the mirror where you get most use out of it. But the stem should be rigid enough for the weight of the mirror and its length, so the mirror will not wobble around when you move your head (or you ride over a bumpy surface.) The stem should also allow you to set your mirror or the connection between the stem and mirror should allow for that.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;And as someone who has used several mirrors on several different bikes and with several hats, caps and hoods as well as with hair shorter and longer, I know you will want to adjust the mirror even when you use the same glasses on the same transport, when your head gear or hair changes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The mirror itself can be glas or a kind of plastic, it should not be too shiny and it should be either flat or a regular shape. It can be convex or concave, the result will be different, either giving you a wider field in a smaller image or a smaller field in a wider image, which is better will depend on where you use it and how good you can take in information.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Shapes that are not regular will distort the image and will be bad, not giving you reliable information.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;And again consider the risk of a break of the mirror, you will want a mirror that will not be a risk for your eyes or skin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use one clip on mirror at a time, as it is easy enough see see behind me while cycling. (I used to have two mirrors on my recumbent bike but noticed one is enough for almost all situations, especially if it is on the side traffic will pass you.)&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Clip on mirrors stand out rather much, I get more questions about my mirror than about my recumbent bike, and I doubt your home made one(s) will be less visible if added outside your glasses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want an option that is not that noticeable, the site in  the link above also shows a tiny mirror which is put on the inside of your glasses. I have never seen them in real life, I have heard them described as 'to watch the girls behind you' mirrors. If you want your mirrors all the time to see behind you while not on a bike, you may use those as inspiration.&#xA;If home made, you may be able to attach something to the lower edge or corner of your glasses. But it will be very hard to get them orientated right. It might be worth it not to make your own and order this kind of commercial mirrors, as those are adjustable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="19058" LastEditDate="2021-02-01T21:45:19.117" LastActivityDate="2021-02-01T21:45:19.117" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24435" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4061" CreationDate="2021-01-27T18:34:00.383" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've solved this problem by getting the 4-packs of single use super glue.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RbrstmDdL._AC_SY679_.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;krazy glue singles&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't need this type of glue very often, and it is great not to have to worry about getting the tip back on after you are done.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="7112" LastActivityDate="2021-01-27T18:34:00.383" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24436" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14857" CreationDate="2021-01-27T21:50:57.697" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Non-latex rubber bands are suppose to last longer. You can find them online and at some brick-and-mortar stores.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33013" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2021-01-27T22:01:24.937" LastActivityDate="2021-01-27T22:01:24.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24439" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-01-29T05:40:14.813" Score="6" ViewCount="266" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some objects deserve supplemental information, to be used together with the object. If the information is small, a marker or label is sufficient: one can write &amp;quot;Take with food&amp;quot; on a bottle of vitamins. But how would you attach instructions for a small device, like &amp;quot;Set the EMS value to 0.78 for foreheads&amp;quot; for an IR thermometer? Or &amp;quot;Mix (in order) 1 mL bleach with 175 mL water, then 1-2 mL of white vinegar to make first aid wound rinse. Store sealed without headspace, replace yearly.&amp;quot; I don't want to ever need to redo that calculation--I want it stored on the bottle. (If you are curious about this, google &lt;em&gt;hypochlorous acid wound rinse&lt;/em&gt;.) For rechargeable batteries: &amp;quot;Bought Jan 2020&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm looking for a solution that is not an eyesore--taping very large labels to these objects would not be ideal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: the one that's really annoying me is a palm sized programmable ozone generator that I'll use to help deodorize some old refrigerators, and for sundry purposes. What I need to remember are the settings: &lt;em&gt;mode 1 is low power, mode 2 is low power but only run once, mode 3 is higher power for a short time then go to mode 1, mode 6 is delay then go to mode 3...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2021-01-29T18:47:23.700" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T23:08:42.390" Title="How to attach information to physical objects?" Tags="&lt;labeling&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24440" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24439" CreationDate="2021-01-29T05:40:14.813" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;This is not a complete answer, but my thoughts so far:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For small labels, I can use permanent markers or paint markers. These work when it's only a few words. However, the mark rubs off when trying to write on batteries or some plastics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another solution is QR codes: I can write some short instructions or data and embed that in a QR code and print it and glue it on. If I use rubber cement or spray adhesive, I may be able to remove it later if needed. However, the amount of data is limited. Worse, not everyone has a printer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If more information is needed, I could create a pastebin snippet and use the QR code to link to its URL. However, web services come and go.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the information needs to change or be updated, a QR code pointing at a note would be ideal, like Google Docs. If the document is public, it will have some protection against access being lost, but Google does occasionally ban users so access isn't guaranteed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastEditorUserId="4092" LastEditDate="2021-01-29T06:26:02.853" LastActivityDate="2021-01-29T06:26:02.853" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24441" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24439" CreationDate="2021-01-29T07:00:01.857" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some of your examples are information that's only needed occasionally. I tend to keep that type of information in my computer, not with the object.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wound rinse: the bottle is large enough to fit a label, write the expiry date on the label and keep the instructions digitally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Batteries: some batteries have an expiry date printed on them. For others, use a permanent marker. Put a note in your calendar to swap the batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also print instructions and keep those in the same place as the object: your IR thermometer probably lives in a drawer or cabinet. Store the instructions under the thermometer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2021-01-29T07:00:01.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24442" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24439" CreationDate="2021-01-29T09:18:09.813" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Your examples look like they all might belong to the same medical/emergency kit.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;In such case I would mark each item with a number and print a list with the numbers and the instructions to be glued to the kit, likely the inside if the door or lid.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Make a space to note the start date (and brand) of the batteries and where you use them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would also work for items in an office or a small part of the house, but not for items that will get spread widely.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;For small items that need a large label you can attach a traditional paper label or a more modern one in plastic and write on that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the batteries a label on or even in the battery compartment. Or keep a small case with the batteries and mark that, when you swap batteries you keep them in their own case all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2021-01-29T09:18:09.813" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24443" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7894" CreationDate="2021-01-29T09:38:23.453" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't hit it against a wall, the straws break and the broom fitting becomes weak.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just place a newspaper beneath the broom and with your hand just rub the broom. Almost 80% of husk falls out&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33025" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2021-01-29T09:50:23.387" LastActivityDate="2021-01-29T09:50:23.387" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24444" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24439" CreationDate="2021-01-29T19:11:06.617" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;Supplementary and referral information storage depends on the kind of information. I don't know any 'one size fits all' solution. I use a multi-disciplinary approach.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Date relevant information is placed on a calendar: On my birthday, I replace the batteries for my smoke detector, for example.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Time relevant information is placed next to the clock or timepiece used to chronicle times — important times have an alarm set for the event or preparation for the event.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Location-relevant originals are stored where they will be most-likely be used. My car's owner's manual is in the storage compartment 'glove' box. I carry my flight documents and calculator in my flight case when I rent an airplane.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Much is sorted by use into a relevant sub-section of my library - I have a section for cookbooks which has most all my references on foodstuffs and appliances used preparing food. Another section is devoted to my drumming, graphic design, optics, teaching, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Indexed and tagged verbal/numerical (searchable) data goes into a redundant (number and location) database both online and offline.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-01-29T19:11:06.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24445" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="234" CreationDate="2021-01-30T14:01:44.073" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes the easy way to peel an egg it's with the tip of ur thumb crack the egg and gentenly with the thumb peel the skin it would come out easy&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33031" LastActivityDate="2021-01-30T14:01:44.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24446" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-01-31T19:19:40.340" Score="2" ViewCount="207" Body="&lt;p&gt;A Zoom elementary-school class can be heard in my home every weekday. The teacher and most kids sound fine. But one or two kids either have poor-quality/faulty hardware, or their microphone preference setting has been slid all the way up to 11. The relative difference, when those kids speak, is startling, staggering, has to be heard to be believed. For me it is markedly more distracting than having a kid in the house in the first place—which is saying something—or having a normal class/meeting/TV going in the background.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The loud kids are not to blame—they're just ordinary kids innocently saying ordinary things (sometimes, sure, with a certain amount of 6-year-old gusto), unaware that they're causing a noise tsunami of compressed/overdriven shouting in 25 other homes around the district.  This does a great disservice to those particular kids themselves (the rest of the class must cringe when that one kid is called on to speak) as well as to the rest of us trying to keep our jobs going in the same house (when the rest of the class speaks, there's no problem, but when that one loud kid talks, there is literally no room in my house in which he doesn't rattle the windows and cause my focus to evaporate).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can anybody offer a quick solution to this?   I'm imagining maybe some kind of external speaker (or, if necessary, headphone) that implements dynamic volume normalization. Unfortunately, as far as I've found so far, that's only implemented in high-end home-theater equipment—but maybe I have missed whatever cheaper solutions are out there?   Or maybe there's a software system extension, for one or other operating system, that will do this job?  This would be a rare example of software I would gladly pay for, but my search has drawn a blank so far.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some approaches that I've thought about, which I think won't work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I can't give my kid ordinary earphones.  He'll have to turn up the volume to hear the teacher, and then the loud kid will blow his eardrums and/or jangle his nerves.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I could try, and am looking into, improving the soundproofing of my office. But a truly effective solution will likely be very expensive, and I'd prefer to be able to protect more than one area of the house from the noise tsunami. Also, I want to be able to hear my kid shout if/when he needs help (for this reason I can't simply shut him in a sound-proof room: we need to be able to monitor what's going on, at non-nerve-jangling volume).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It won't work to ask the teacher to reach out to the parents concerned, via their IT support people, to coach the families to fix the problem. I did ask this once, and they actually did end up replacing one or two kids' school-issued hardware: the problem went away for a week or two and then, for whatever reason, eventually came back. Some other family member probably got the idea stuck in their head that the mic gain needs to be turned up, for whatever reason.  Dedicating that amount of time/energy/manpower to each volume adjustment is obviously not going to work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It won't work to have the teacher ask the kids to turn their setting down manually as-needed.  Even assuming they can be trained to find the right preference setting (and it is amazing what tasks the families actually have been successfully guided to do, with enough patience) it would be too disruptive. Various kids randomly switch from computer to computer and room to room on different days, and once you add in the influence of those extra family members meddling with settings in the meantime, I imagine the adjustment would have to be made once or twice per class per day—it would simply be too disruptive to stop the class and talk kids/parents through it that often. It's also unfair to continually call the same kids out in front of the rest, for something that's probably not their fault.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It probably won't work to beg Zoom to implement per-user volume attenuation in their software, either automatically (it'll take a while to iron the bugs out of that) or under the teacher's control. The latter is the best solution in my opinion: she can already reach out and mute individual children who can't be persuaded to wait their turn to speak; so why not implement a small per-child slider that will let her reach out and discreetly adjust each class member's mic level as-needed? The settings could even be reverted automatically to the family's preference when the meeting ends, but saved on a per-class basis to be re-established automatically at the start of the next day's class. I see no problem with taking this tiny bit of autonomy away from the kids—after all, changes in your mic gain are not something that &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; even notice; only other people are directly affected by it.  Plenty of users have asked Zoom for something like this; the company probably simply has other priorities. Until they get around to it (some time between whenever and never) and then the school district can be persuaded/coordinated into updating to the new version (which will also take a while) my work will suffer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Note that approaches 3–5 are all along the lines of attempting to control what other people do, rather than what I do, so their mileage is going to vary widely even under the best of circumstances. In particular, among her own million pressures and concerns, the teacher is not affected by this problem in the same way I am—the loud kid is part of the channel she's tuned into anyway, and she is not struggling to pay attention to something else.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1647" LastEditorUserId="1647" LastEditDate="2021-02-01T15:43:41.037" LastActivityDate="2021-02-15T05:49:08.417" Title="Coping with the dynamic loudness inequality of a Zoom classroom" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24447" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24446" CreationDate="2021-01-31T20:31:07.073" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a Windows computer, you can try to &lt;strong&gt;limit&lt;/strong&gt; the peak level for your output by using &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.online-tech-tips.com/free-software-downloads/how-to-limit-volume-on-computer/&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;SoundLock&lt;/a&gt;. There may be an equivalent program for the Scottish computer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The directions are on the site. You set the maximum volume you wish and the gain is clipped at levels above that setting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can find a myriad of other solutions for LIMITING gain, volume, etc. by searching the term &amp;quot;limiting&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;limiters&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;peak-limiting.&amp;quot; Also, gear can be &amp;quot;active&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;passive.&amp;quot; They work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EDIT: A similar question about &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/138650/audio-output-limiter-for-mac-not-volume-control&quot;&gt;an audio output limiter for Mac&lt;/a&gt; was asked on StackExchange &amp;quot;Ask Different&amp;quot; for Apple products. There, the Apple AppStore and other solutions were discussed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2021-01-31T21:03:46.310" LastActivityDate="2021-01-31T21:03:46.310" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24448" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-02-01T18:59:12.703" Score="2" ViewCount="203" Body="&lt;p&gt;I want to place a mop outside, but I don't want it to look like an eyesore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can one conceal a mop outdoors to make it look aesthetically more pleasing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like the mop to take up as little room as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The mop will be used every couple of weeks, so it needs to remain functional.  Urgent access to the mop is not a priority, as it won't be used for emergencies, but it shouldn't be a big ordeal just to use the mop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I'm willing to use any type of mop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2021-02-03T02:06:22.280" LastActivityDate="2021-02-03T07:27:52.940" Title="How to conceal a mop outdoors to make it look aesthetically more pleasing?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;house-cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24449" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24446" CreationDate="2021-02-01T19:48:47.187" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have Windows with a Realtek Audio driver, there is a setting for Loudness Equalization.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2OQnm.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/2OQnm.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Loudness &amp;quot;equalization&amp;quot; was the MS term.  Such that increasing the volume above a certain point does not affect the output volume for a given sound source.  There are individual volume sliders for each application in the &amp;quot;Mixer&amp;quot; as well as external speaker amplifier options to choose the best &amp;quot; loudness equalization&amp;quot; levels overall.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may notice a boost when this is enabled, which is normal then you would reduce the speaker level to suit your needs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27264" LastEditorUserId="27264" LastEditDate="2021-02-07T17:09:38.453" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T17:09:38.453" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24451" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-02-02T20:23:43.933" Score="3" ViewCount="240" Body="&lt;p&gt;Is it possible to make my laptop charger only charge when the battery is almost dead? Then, once it is fully charged to not activate charging again until it becomes close to dead again?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Would that require an adapter of some sort?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33054" LastEditorUserId="33054" LastEditDate="2021-02-06T00:24:40.207" LastActivityDate="2021-02-26T09:09:21.010" Title="Question on Increasing Longevity of Laptop Batteries" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;batteries&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="5" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24452" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24448" CreationDate="2021-02-02T20:39:53.667" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You did not give me much to go on. Despite your dearth of detail, I lean toward a &amp;quot;one-way&amp;quot; mop disguise. I hope either of these two lifehacks satisfies your requirements for aesthetic in addition to nearly total anonymity to mop. Once disguised, the past mop is unrecoverable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, using a 'rope' mop, prepare a mix of acrylic and epoxy to create a sculpture. The mix will be stable for years. Find out more at &lt;a href=&quot;https://diyways.com/diy-paint-mop-art/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;mop art&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6vAhS.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6vAhS.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Preparation&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/03qlp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/03qlp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Final mop art piece&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe that is a bit much for your taste. Perhaps something that is more 'understated' that, at a casual glance, appears completely normal. More scrutiny over a while may reveal that the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dogsinart.com/standing-mop-dog-sculpture-by-dominic-gubb-1/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;standing mop dog sculpture&lt;/a&gt; by Dominic Gubb is in fact bogus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JsVAW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/JsVAW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;standing mop dog sculpture&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Beauty is in the eye of the beholder so I can't comment on the aesthetic achievement of the two suggestions insofar as you wanted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Either of these can be placed outdoors and I might say they would be welcome by some indoors, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-02-02T20:39:53.667" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24453" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24451" CreationDate="2021-02-02T20:48:04.610" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you're asking for (how to prevent the battery from being recharged before it's empty) is not the best way to achieve what you want (avoid wearing out the battery).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Discharging to 5% is not good for the battery, you want the minimal state of charge to be higher than that.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;A battery has a limited number of charge/discharge cycles available (usually 1000 cycles). Partial charge cycles are counted as partial cycles: you can either do a full discharge/charge cycle 1000 times, or charge the battery from 50% to 60% 10,0000 times. That means it's not necessary to do full discharge/charge cycles.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The charging circuit inside the laptop will do some things to protect the battery: when your battery is fully charged, the charging circuit inside the laptop will stop charging the battery. The laptop is powered by the mains directly, and the battery is mostly inactive.&#xA;Apple laptops will start charging again when the battery drops below 95%.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could increase battery life a bit by always keeping the state of charge between ~30% and 70%. I haven't seen programs that will manage this for you though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To avoid wearing out the battery: keep the laptop plugged in as much as possible. Install a battery monitoring application like CoconutBattery (for Mac), which will tell you to run on battery for about 20 minutes/day (so the battery gets some use), and keep the laptop plugged in otherwise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-care-for-your-laptops-battery/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Reference&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2021-02-26T09:09:21.010" LastActivityDate="2021-02-26T09:09:21.010" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24454" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24451" CreationDate="2021-02-02T23:06:52.263" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can impose your will on your laptop battery drain and charge limits using the power management utility found in your system preferences. Usually, this is set to optimize the balance between system performance and power requirements. You can ignore the recommendations to adapt your system to your requirements and limitations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the operating system does not find the level you desire, you could probably use a command-line request for your wish. You will do so not knowing what other settings will be affected by your change. Run your idea by your system/battery technical support for their best practices and suggestions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-02-02T23:06:52.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24455" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24448" CreationDate="2021-02-03T07:27:52.940" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'd like to point out that mops (and brushes) last longer and stay fresher if they are not resting on the business end. They spark more joy if you hang them up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Our mops and brushes come with a hole drilled in the handle for putting a string through, and we hang them out of the way, e.g. behind a door. Out in the garden I would hang my mop out of sight, behind a large potted plant or next to the dustbins.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or, decide it's not a bug but a feature. Decorate the shaft with paint or maybe a knitted cover. Then it will look good everywhere (depending on your taste).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2021-02-03T07:27:52.940" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24456" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24079" CreationDate="2021-02-03T12:24:42.197" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;A piece of bread pressed onto the glass or on the spot where you think glass may be.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33060" LastActivityDate="2021-02-03T12:24:42.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24459" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24460" CreationDate="2021-02-05T15:08:03.047" Score="5" ViewCount="236" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can fold the vertical crease in the center, but after that I have no clue how to fold it back to how it was, along the folds it already has. Is there some method I can use to figure out how to fold it back (preferably one I can use for any paper like this in the future as well)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Z0qH.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Z0qH.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;reference guide in question&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33078" LastActivityDate="2021-02-09T12:18:23.820" Title="How do I refold a paper reference guide when I can't tell what order the folds go in?" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24460" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24459" CreationDate="2021-02-05T16:16:34.303" Score="9" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a good look at the folds: each of them have a direction (up or down). That tells you a lot. You have to follow the existing folds (fold in the same direction).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For instance, the vertical fold down the middle on your photo points down along its entire length. The horizontal folds all alternate. That tells me you have to do all of the vertical folds first, and the horizontal folds last.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are only a few common ways to fold a leaflet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vertical-first zigzag folding, as you have here.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Doubling up: fold in half vertically, then fold the stack in half vertically again. This risks making very thick folds, so it's less common.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Alternating: fold in half vertically, then fold the stack in half horizontally. Even less common, because folding machines don't work like that.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2021-02-05T16:16:34.303" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24461" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-02-06T18:32:42.330" Score="3" ViewCount="390" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a frying pan with a metal lid.  The lid has a small threaded post sticking out of the top of it onto which a wooden knob is screwed.  The threads inside the knob have become stripped so the knob will no longer stay attached to the pan lid.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would seem like a job for either Krazy Glue or Gorilla Glue if not for the high temperature that the fix will have to endure.  All of the glues that I find that boast a specific temperature rating do not seem appropriate to the task (pastes, ribbons, etc.). Many glues are described as &amp;quot;temperature resistant&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;can handle temperature changes&amp;quot;, but I don't know what those phrases really mean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One common high-temp substance is silicon sealer, but that isn't going to provide the strength I need for this job, right?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short, what is the best glue to use on a frying pan lid/knob?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32967" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T13:04:06.147" Title="Best glue to fix stripped frying pan lid knob?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24462" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24461" CreationDate="2021-02-06T20:17:48.263" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since you have a wood knob, I don't think there is huge amounts of heat. Use a steel-type epoxy like JB-Kwik. First clear any loose bits from the wood knob. Then mix a small amount and force a dab into the hole. Push and twist the knob into place. Any epoxy that leaves the hole and fills the flat gap will add to the strength. If any oozes out, you can wipe it away or cut it when it is slightly hardened. Leave everything motionless until the next day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32014" LastActivityDate="2021-02-06T20:17:48.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24463" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24461" CreationDate="2021-02-06T21:29:14.937" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I fixed my kettle's wooden knob a while ago.&#xA;I used normal white glue (not school glue which doesn't harden completely).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The knob was heavily carboned (burnt). It slid on and off the threaded post easily. I figured that I had nothing left to lose so I filled the burned hole with some white glue and set the lid on it upside down until the glue hardened. It took a day or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's been over a year using my kettle many times a day, everyday, without a hitch.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-02-06T21:29:14.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24464" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15571" CreationDate="2021-02-06T22:35:09.217" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;While you claim that we have little experience with your chosen brand of container, you appear to not have much experience with brushes made for cleaning bottles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I submit…&lt;br&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Lifehack solution #1&lt;/strong&gt; for your particular difficulty (and a picture of your bottle would have been helpful as there are a number of different bottle designs from the company you mention. I have a couple of swing-top models, plain and fluted.)&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;strong&gt;A Flexible Bottle Brush&lt;/strong&gt;: (Here's one of many. They're also made specifically for wine decanters and such glassware. Some are made to reach every nook and cranny of non-disposal medical equipment such as CPAP gear, colonoscope, etc.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7OAgk.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/7OAgk.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;flexible bottle brush&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lifehack Solution #2&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;When you finish your drink, fill the bottle with a normal dish-soapy solution and clean it &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; it becomes dried with caked-on residue. It's a maintenance technique issue. If you can't clean it, toss it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lifehack Solution #3&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Choose a container shape and material that you can clean more easily. Your chosen brand of bottles makes wide-mouth containers as well as a number of other stylish bottles to hold appropriate kinds of drinks. A pitcher is normally used for dispensing such beverages. There are a variety of them available with and without stoppers. They are easier to fill and to clean than a small-mouth bottle. It's a matter of choice&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2021-02-07T04:43:40.060" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T04:43:40.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24465" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24461" CreationDate="2021-02-07T03:57:12.593" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;get you a couple of thin wooden tooth picks. dip them in wood glue and jam them down into the stripped-out hole in the knob, and break them off flush with the backside of the knob. allow to dry, then screw the knob back down onto the threaded stub.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T03:57:12.593" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24466" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24451" CreationDate="2021-02-07T04:13:29.953" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;This answer addresses general issue in the title — Increasing Longevity of Laptop Batteries — as opposed to the more specific details regarding control of battery recharge frequency requested in the body of the question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tips to Increase Rechargeable Battery Life and Lifespan&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;“Battery life” is the amount of time your device runs before it needs to be recharged. “Battery lifespan” is the amount of time your battery lasts until it needs to be replaced.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maximize both and you’ll get the most out of your devices, no matter which ones you own.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you own almost any rechargeable device, it probably runs on a lithium ion battery. They pack a ton of power into a small space and do a great job of holding on to that power when not in use.&#xA;The capacity of all lithium ion batteries declines over time, regardless. It’s perfectly normal and unavoidable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When maintained properly, a battery can keep 80 percent of its original capacity after 400 full charge-and-discharge cycles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But without proper care, your battery won’t keep its charge as well as it used to or as well as it could.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best Practices&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;Here are things you can do optimize the overall performance of a rechargeable battery…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Stop running it down&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;First, stop running it all the way down. In fact, try not to drop below 20 percent. Think of your battery like a muscle. Working out at a gym for 20 minutes a day will get you into shape, but doing it for 20 hours a day until you're exhausted isn’t something you can keep up for very long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Use it or lose it&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;But you also shouldn’t leave your battery fully charged all the time. Using the muscle analogy, your battery will atrophy if you never exercise it. So unplug it from the charger every once-in-a-while and try to run it down by at least 10 percent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some manufacturers may also recommend that you fully charge your battery, then completely drain it once a month. This is typically done to recalibrate the device’s internal counter, which is used when estimating how much power you have left. But don’t do it more often than necessary as this doesn't add capacity.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Don't blow your cool&lt;/strong&gt;.&#xA;Your device is designed to perform well in a wide range of ambient temperatures, with 62°– 72° F (16°– 22° C) as the Goldilocks zone.&#xA;It’s especially important to avoid exposing your device to ambient temperatures higher than 95° F (35° C), which can permanently damage battery capacity. Even leaving a battery in a hot environment—like in the sun or a hot car—can damage it irreversibly. That is, your battery won’t power your device as long on a given charge.&#xA;Charging the device in high ambient temperatures can damage it further. Power Management software may limit charging above 80% when the recommended battery temperatures are exceeded.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Charging batteries inside certain styles of cases may generate excess heat which can affect battery capacity. If you notice that your device gets hot when you charge it, keep it as well ventilated as possible—good advice to follow as a rule.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heat is the natural enemy of lithium ion batteries. Even at room temperature, one year of use can permanently reduce your battery’s capacity by as much as 20 percent – and something like a laptop will run much warmer than room temperature.&#xA;If you’re going to put a laptop through an extended period of heavy use, a good suggestion is to plug it in and remove the battery, storing it separately from your laptop in a cooler location.&#xA;Whether your battery can be removed or not, You may want to invest in a cooling pad. It’ll put an extra fan or two underneath your laptop to suck excess heat way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When using your device in a very cold environment, you may notice a decrease in battery life, but this condition is only temporary. Once the battery’s temperature returns to its normal operating range, its performance will return to normal as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Long-term storage—removable battery&lt;/strong&gt;&#xA;If you’ve got an extra battery that you rarely use, or have decided to run your laptop off its charger and store your battery somewhere else until needed, many manufacturers recommend keeping it in a refrigerator with a 50-percent charge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The refrigerator is a nice, cool place – ideal for long-term battery storage. But don’t put it in the freezer. Anything below freezing is too cold and will hasten your battery’s demise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Two key factors will affect the overall health of your battery: the environmental temperature and the percentage of charge on the battery when it’s powered down for storage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you plan to store your device for longer than six months, charge it to 50% every six months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on how long you store your device, it may be in a low-battery state when you remove it from long-term storage. After it’s removed from storage, it may require 20 minutes of charging with the original adapter before you can use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T04:13:29.953" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24467" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24461" CreationDate="2021-02-07T07:18:34.673" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two part epoxy resin will do a far better job. Clean out the hole, knock in some slivers of wood (toothpicks are my favourite), along with a little premixed adhesive, screw the knob back in. Use next day and for ever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29676" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T07:18:34.673" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24468" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24461" CreationDate="2021-02-07T13:04:06.147" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think you'd be better off doing it differently. How it is right now, it fell apart for a reason; you're not solving the reason by just packing the hole. Instead I'd:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a drill to extend the hole right the way through the knob&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a larger drill to create a recessed hole in the top of the knob&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use a longer bolt and locking nut, that goes right the way through the knob, with the locking nut in the recessed hole&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XL3uR.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/XL3uR.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T13:04:06.147" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24469" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24408" CreationDate="2021-02-07T22:33:11.070" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;At this moment, the cat out-smarts you. It is the time for you to take revenge :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;so she's forced to meow or learn a cat chime&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;That is your solution. Stop reacting in any way when the cat uses the abhorred trigger. Do not even raise your eyes. If your eyes are closed, do not open them. You become deaf to the wrong signals of the cat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Install alternatives. Whatever you want. Show the cat how the alternatives work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stop opening the door when the wrong signal is given. Open the door only when one of the preferred alternatives is used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Going into the details a little bit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Show the cat that the alternatives work. If there is a bell, ring the bell and wait for someone to open the door. Alternatively, call someone inside to open the door (call by loud voice, not by phone - the cat will probably never wear or operate a phone), and wait until the door is opened by whoever is inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As part of the training, the door should not always be opened at the first &amp;quot;call&amp;quot; (be it voice, bell...). Sometimes, use the alternative signal repeatedly, before someone opens the door. Even mix the signals, to teach the cat that it is OK to try all the allowed alternative methods, in case that one fails.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal preference (if I would be in your situation): do not replace anything until the training is at least started. Even when the training is finished, the replacement of whatever is broken might bring back old habits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bottom line: patience, and good luck :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T22:33:11.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24470" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24390" CreationDate="2021-02-07T22:37:06.230" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the wheel is really stuck, and if you did not use the stick yet (at all), the best hack is to take it back at the shop and have it replaced. You might still get a replacement even if the stick is slightly used.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;At the same time, learn the lesson to test the products you buy, before the actual purchase - or at least immediately after (depending on the specifics).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T22:37:06.230" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24471" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24439" CreationDate="2021-02-07T23:08:42.390" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You are trying to re-invent the triangular wheel - which is worse than the square one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why? Because you try to mix in one &amp;quot;procedure&amp;quot; 3 (or more) kinds of information:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the name of the thing / substance;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the user manual;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;the recipe of how to prepare it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The only information which is &lt;strong&gt;really required&lt;/strong&gt; on the &amp;quot;thing&amp;quot; is its name.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &amp;quot;user manual&amp;quot; is &lt;strong&gt;optional&lt;/strong&gt;, and makes sense to be added only if it is very small (e.g., &amp;quot;2/day, with food&amp;quot;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The recipe on how to make the &amp;quot;thing&amp;quot; is best to be kept away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also keep away the works of Edgar Allan Poe, as well as the works of Nikolay Tolstoy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Why keep away? Because while reading the recipe, you might overlook the sign which reads &amp;quot;highly toxic&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best place for the not really required information is a paper notebook, where you can make any notes you want. Add any recipes. Add any comments. If you want to be high tech, add the information in an online hard drive (Dropbox, OneDrive, ... the internet is full of such services) or on a USB stick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal choice: a mix of paper notebooks, stacks of flying papers, USB drives and web (online) hard drives. Why so many and strange? Because I do not have yet a final answer to the problem, and I am &amp;quot;by design&amp;quot; messy. You might be able to organize yourself better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My mother had (and still has) a paper notebook with food and desserts recipes. Occasionally she wrote there cleaning hacks, or other information. That paper &amp;quot;storage&amp;quot; was started long before the &amp;quot;modern&amp;quot; Internet really appeared (&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;by the early 1990s&amp;quot;&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T23:08:42.390" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24472" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18255" CreationDate="2021-02-07T23:16:37.220" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The answer of LangLangC presents exactly my thinking: the material is a cheap material, it is not really worth caring too much about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The &amp;quot;cool&amp;quot; hack is to actually allow the pants to get destroyed. Just remember the pants you can buy from some shops - pants which are sometimes not really suitable even for washing floors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So just make sure they are clean, care for them within reasonable limits, and throw them away when they come to the end of their life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have a similar situation (my pants actually get holes where there should be no holes, so you should be happy, you only have lines in areas where lines are ok). I decided to do exactly what I told you. I already disposed of 2 pairs, and the third (and last) is looking at its last weeks / months of life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2021-02-07T23:16:37.220" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24473" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24459" CreationDate="2021-02-09T12:18:23.820" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hobbes (&amp;amp; the comments below) are definitely going in the right direction here, but I think I can figure this particular one from the picture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, the verticals are a map-fold (concertina) so you don't fold it in half first you start with the left-most vertical folded towards you, then that pair away, then towards… until you end up with one vertical piece, 6 sheets thick.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you fold that exactly in half; that leaves you with rather an odd three-way fold, both folds the same way (vaguely like you rolled it then flattened it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Trying to explain it more pictorially…&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;First vertical set is like WW&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;second fold is a U&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Last two folds are both in towards each other (no letter for that;) a bit like an envelope.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2021-02-09T12:18:23.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24474" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1789" CreationDate="2021-02-12T04:18:40.587" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As someone that's a landlord and dealt with this a few time this is what works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove all the offensive matter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wheel it outside in the yard and hit it with a power washer or at the very least a water hose, spraying it down well, and draining it out, do it many times. Having someone to help tilt it while you do this helps considerably.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then Take a wad of newspaper and soak it in bleach and then shut the door with the newspaper in there. Do one for each compartment, one for the fridge, one for the freezer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a few days, all the bacteria is dead, therefore so is the smell.  Remove the newspaper and wipe it down with a mild cleaner like greased lightning or 409 and plug it in.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want to prop both doors open to air it out for a day or two and leave it off, that will work too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It should be as good as new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33108" LastActivityDate="2021-02-12T04:18:40.587" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24476" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18925" CreationDate="2021-02-12T13:55:51.090" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Steam. Hold your book over a boiling pot of water, so as the steam goes to where the pages are stuck. The less stuck pages separate themselves. Gently separate the pages if you can. Don't hold the book over the steam long enough to get it wet again. If the pages don't come apart hold the book over steam again. It took me almost 10 minutes to steam  296 pages. No damage was done to the book.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33111" LastActivityDate="2021-02-12T13:55:51.090" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24478" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="51" CreationDate="2021-02-12T15:37:16.947" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;It's peanut butter, a sink of hot water , a good dose of soap and a scrub . As you would clean any other dishes, sounds like it has done the job since the beginning !  of that dreaded day we started washing DISHES  that was one of our first mistakes????.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33113" LastActivityDate="2021-02-12T15:37:16.947" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24479" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-02-12T19:01:57.977" Score="1" ViewCount="119" Body="&lt;p&gt;The lock is a couple of tabs that protrude from the door handle ring(part behind knob that is flush against door). You slide the tabs parallel to the floor to lock and unlock.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;On the knob on the other side of the door there is a hole in the ring(see picture). Presumably to put in some kind of key to unlock it. You can't lock yourself out as handle needs to be unlocked in order to open door. But I have small children and wanted to know how to pick this type of lock in case they accidentally lock themselves inside.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Tried using bobby pins and thin drill bits in the hole to unlock, but no luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0tm2K.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0tm2K.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Doorlock&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33115" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2021-02-13T10:26:26.667" LastActivityDate="2021-02-13T10:26:26.667" Title="How can I pick an old Dexter brass privacy door handle with a sliding latch?" Tags="&lt;hardware&gt;&lt;door&gt;&lt;privacy&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24480" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24479" CreationDate="2021-02-12T19:04:31.803" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Most knob sets with that hole on the outside are intended to be unlocked with a small flat-blade screwdriver.  Some come with a &amp;quot;key&amp;quot; that is just exactly, made from bent heavy wire.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Try shining a light into the hole, you should see a slot inside; put a small screwdriver into the slot, and turn one way or the other.  Done!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2021-02-12T19:04:31.803" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24481" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13877" CreationDate="2021-02-14T01:08:24.130" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I tried baking soda, white vinegar and water with a toothbrush on my cards that had red ink on them. First I tried it on a common just to test then one of my better cards. I ended up ruining the better card but the common worked fine somehow. Make sure you are extra careful if f you do try this but you would be better off just not. Just my input.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33125" LastActivityDate="2021-02-14T01:08:24.130" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24482" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24446" CreationDate="2021-02-14T20:52:48.423" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you're looking for is a Automatic Level Control (ALC), sometimes also named Automatic Volume Control (AVC). This is a circuit which limits the level of the audio output: it will lower the level of all audio above some threshold to the threshold level.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are standalone units, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.atlasied.com/tsd-alc2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;here is a radom one&lt;/a&gt; , but sometimes amplifiers also have an ALC incorporated (can't find an example online right now). I would maybe also ask at a local hardware shop if they can recommend you something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will then route the audio of your PC through the ALC before going to the speakers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Maybe there's also some software which can accomplish the same (and which might save you some bucks - the above example ALC comes in at $230), but googling around I didn't immediatley find something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33127" LastActivityDate="2021-02-14T20:52:48.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24483" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-02-14T22:06:21.143" Score="2" ViewCount="332" Body="&lt;p&gt;My son's socks are soaked from his working everyday.  I turn them inside out wash them in cold water add fabric softener vinegar detergent and they still come out stiff at the toes.  Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33128" LastActivityDate="2021-02-23T19:15:42.350" Title="My son's socks are stiff" Tags="&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24484" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24446" CreationDate="2021-02-15T05:49:08.417" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;In the line of Tony and 1NN's answers, an option that offers power without cost is a free DAW or DAW trial, like Reaper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you're at all techy, create a virtual audio cable and set Zoom's speakers to its input. Then create a project in Reaper with a single track whose &amp;quot;mic&amp;quot; input is the virtual audio cable's output. Monitor the track, and keep the Reaper project open whenever using Zoom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then, crucially, apply FX to the track. This is where the power cones in. There are tons of free and paid FX plugins that allow you to manipulate the sound. You could introduce a compressor/limiter, use an equalizer to lower that house-shaking bass, even de-ess everyone for less noisy sibilants. You could also easily assign a hotkey to lower the volume while held, which your kid could discreetly press when the loud student talks. As much as you want to add is up to you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22214" LastActivityDate="2021-02-15T05:49:08.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24485" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24483" CreationDate="2021-02-15T06:40:48.600" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the socks are &amp;quot;soaked from his working everyday&amp;quot;, I assume they are soaked in sweat. Sweat contains salt, which crystalizes when it dries, making the socks hard. It can also dissolve chemicals or existing dirt from inside the shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I suggest first washing the socks as you would wash any laundry, then rinsing them thoroughly in a lot of water to remove the salt and any remaining chemicals. To make sure that they're rinsed as best as possible, knead them in fresh water a few times to force everything out that doesn't belong there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have hard water, you can add vinegar to the last rinse, otherwise it isn't really neccessary. You shoudn't add detergent to the rinse, because that detergent itself can make the socks stiff when it dries. If you hang the socks to dry with the toes pointing down, that would explain why only the toes are stiff. Detergent only belongs into the washing water, not into the rinse.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Having a look inside the shoes is also worth a try. Did a lot of dust or dirt collect there? Can you wash the shoes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2021-02-15T06:40:48.600" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24489" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23879" CreationDate="2021-02-16T18:34:43.363" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I was supremely paranoid about how to clean my laptop screen and my smartphone at first so I spent an inordinate amount of time researching on the web and bought 'the #1 rated formula' spray for LCD, DLP, Plasma, cell phone screens+ from Fry's, I think.  It is called Klear Screen; just now found more info.  This is what I bought, but the bottle labeling has changed so it is not as informative (at least not at this site and same at Amazon; $9.95 at both sites now)&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://klearscreen.com/collections/klear-screen/products/ks-8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://klearscreen.com/collections/klear-screen/products/ks-8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00013ZCMW&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Klear-Screen-Refill-Bottle-KS-8/dp/B00013ZCMW/ref=pd_lpo_147_t_0/144-0642832-3170718?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp;pd_rd_i=B00013ZCMW&amp;amp;pd_rd_r=03085b18-a137-4305-b4bf-3197b934b283&amp;amp;pd_rd_w=JL665&amp;amp;pd_rd_wg=qBEA8&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=16b28406-aa34-451d-8a2e-b3930ada000c&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=NAZM9WNXMVGDHFXR865A&amp;amp;psc=1&amp;amp;refRID=NAZM9WNXMVGDHFXR865A&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;but there is an abundance of info at their FAQs page&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://klearscreen.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://klearscreen.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;Pix of my bottle:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T59GT.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T59GT.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;front&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qf0CN.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qf0CN.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;back&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IoyDJ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/IoyDJ.png&quot; alt=&quot;side-UPC-KS8&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now for both, I often just breathe on them (with the screens off) and wipe with a soft washcloth.  For the smartphone, when I'm out and about, same thing only I wipe it on my slacks or blouse...depending on a number of quick considerations (which is cleaner and which don't I mind wiping my phone on at the time.  If at first I don't succeed, I repeat until clean. Not paranoid anymore, works just fine and I didn't die and my laptop and cell screens are unscathed as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33135" LastActivityDate="2021-02-16T18:34:43.363" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24490" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24491" CreationDate="2021-02-16T22:33:00.557" Score="1" ViewCount="202" Body="&lt;p&gt;So if I put a dish in the microwave, is there a way to avoid getting the plate dirty so I don’t have to worry about doing dishes? I was thinking stuff like french fries, pizza variations (bite sized, melts, normal pizza, etc.), chicken variations (nuggets, tenders, wings). Basically nothing too fancy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I thought about wrapping the surface of the plate in plastic wrap but I feel like the food would get stuck to the wrap. Then I thought about aluminum but I’m pretty sure that’s a hazard. Please correct me if I’m wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32873" LastActivityDate="2021-03-02T06:40:55.480" Title="How to avoid doing dishes (after microwaving food)" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;efficiency&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="2" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24491" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24490" CreationDate="2021-02-17T00:41:06.027" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to avoid doing dishes is to not use dishes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dish hack: &lt;strong&gt;Eatable dishes&lt;/strong&gt;. This is not original but inspired from advertising which suggests crackers, rusks, toasted bread, pita were &amp;quot;eatable dishes.&amp;quot; That changed my consumption of dish detergent by a significant amount.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dish hack: &lt;strong&gt;Parchment paper&lt;/strong&gt; (available in rolls) for baking. The beauty of parchment is that it can be re-used, withstand high temperatures, is somewhat water resistant and it can be disposable. Lay your pizza, melts, fried chicken, and fries right on top of a sheet covering the platter. It's great in a microwave unless you like soup.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You'll want to clean the microwave/convection oven interior occasionally; but, your question was about dishes. : )&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-02-17T00:41:06.027" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24494" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24499" CreationDate="2021-02-20T07:52:29.467" Score="6" ViewCount="152" Body="&lt;p&gt;How to prevent dish soap bottle from getting clogged by dry soap at the tip of the bottle. The tip of the bottle keeps getting clogged from dry soap substance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33160" LastActivityDate="2021-02-22T12:03:06.303" Title="Dish soap nozzle build up" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24495" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24494" CreationDate="2021-02-20T08:24:31.560" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;I haven't found a way to avoid it, but this is the easiest way to deal with it:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the buildup becomes problematic (clogging the nozzle), unscrew the top and drop it in a mug filled with warm water. Leave for a few hours.&#xA;The soap mostly dissolves, any remaining crud is easily scrubbed off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This happens 1-2 times over the life of a bottle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2021-02-20T08:24:31.560" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24496" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23879" CreationDate="2021-02-21T10:51:15.423" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I always use Lens Cleaning Wipes, originally meant to clean my glasses, but they can also clean phones:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/50TtM.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/50TtM.png&quot; alt=&quot;Lens wipes&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using one once a week or so is enough in my case. I use the same wipe for glasses and phone, and it works as each wipe is pretty large.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2021-02-21T10:51:15.423" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24497" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="10464" CreationDate="2021-02-22T07:10:00.103" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;you can use a rubber stopper that fits the socket and twist. Be sure and cut the Power first!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33171" LastActivityDate="2021-02-22T07:10:00.103" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24498" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24494" CreationDate="2021-02-22T10:29:27.877" Score="6" Body="&lt;p&gt;My trick is to hold the nozzle under the running tap as you fill the sink to wash the dishes. This has the twin benefits if removing the crud, whilst stopping it from being wasted because it contributes to the detergent being used for your washing-up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is a bit of an art to it though, you obviously want to avoid excess water getting INTO the bottle, so you will need to experiment with the best angle to hold the bottle to wash away the crud, whilst minimising the entry of water into the bottle. This will also involve the flow of the tap - you need enough water velocity to &amp;quot;mechanically&amp;quot; knock the crud off the bottle, but if the flow is slower, it allows more time for the water to dissolve the detergent. A balancing act.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2021-02-22T10:29:27.877" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24499" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24494" CreationDate="2021-02-22T12:03:06.303" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;I purchased washing up liquid in a pump bottle from some fancy manufacturer once, and I've retained the bottle which I now fill up with the regular soap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I imagine any pump bottle will suffice; in these days of COVID you can probably find any amount of hand wash pump bottles you can refill and a couple of pumps will eject enough soap, plus help use a consistent amount (maybe less) too, if for example the kids just indiscriminately squirt half a bottle of dish soap in when they're &amp;quot;helping&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a commercial product that exists already but it's possible to buy brushes that have a container in the handle for a large quantity of soap that drips out as the brush is used; this might also help solve the problem as you're using a lot of soap infrequently so there isn't enough small repeated use to cause a buildup&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2021-02-22T12:03:06.303" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24501" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24483" CreationDate="2021-02-23T19:15:42.350" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;With regard to socks, they usually get dirty only with sweat, dust and dead skin cells. Therefore, any normal washing should remove the stiffness. I washed socks manually many times, with good success. I machine-washed socks (as well as other clothes, obviously), no stiffness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My hunch is that if you use powdered detergent, you use too much, and it remains inside the fabric. Long term, this will lead to health problems, since that detergent will affect the skin on the feet. Use less detergent. Or rinse twice. Even if you use liquid detergent, you might still use too much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another potential problem might be the socks themselves. The material might be bad quality, or they might be old, or they might be badly manufactured. If this is the case, just throw them away (at a moment of your choice) and buy better ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Before throwing anything away, just buy new socks, different material, different brand. See if the problem persists, or if the problem goes away. Act based on the conclusions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26845" LastActivityDate="2021-02-23T19:15:42.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24502" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-02-24T16:12:29.143" Score="2" ViewCount="83" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use a trackball as a computing pointing device (see &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/23490/how-to-reduce-accidentally-pressing-the-right-button-on-a-trackball&quot;&gt;this Lifehacks SE questions for the model and a couple photographs&lt;/a&gt;).  The rubber feet on the bottom of the trackball frequently come off during use.  Once this happens, it slides around on the desk and damages the desk's surface.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To try to mitigate these problems, I tried putting a rubber mat under the trackball.  It protects the desk, but the trackball still slides around quite a bit.  Also, the mat slides around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've also tried re-gluing the rubber feet to the plastic trackball housing. So far, nothing has worked good enough to prevent the rubber feet from becoming dislodged within a fortnight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What can done to effectively resolve this issue once and for all?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2021-02-26T15:56:28.587" Title="How to resolve rubber feet coming off a trackball pointing device?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;adhesive&gt;&lt;moving&gt;&lt;work&gt;&lt;desk&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24503" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24502" CreationDate="2021-02-24T16:31:53.060" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use these peel &amp;amp; stick &amp;quot;non-slip domes&amp;quot; for that sort of thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GYtYB.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GYtYB.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are about 9 mm across. I can't remember where I bought them, but I see they are available on a well known shopping site.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2021-02-24T16:31:53.060" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24504" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23879" CreationDate="2021-02-24T16:52:12.763" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My solution is a little different.  I only buy waterproof phones.  When I want to clean them, I follow this procedure (obviously don't try this if your phone isn't waterproof):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I put a tiny dot of gentle dishwashing detergent on the back of my hand.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I then tap the screen of the phone to the back of my hand to transfer an &lt;em&gt;ever-so-small&lt;/em&gt; amount of the detergent to the screen's surface.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I run a little bit of water over the device and use my fingers to wipe all surfaces of the phone.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I rinse the phone for a couple seconds.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Tadaaa!&lt;/em&gt; The phone is now wonderfully clean.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I then use the rest of the dot of dishwashing detergent on the back of my hand to wash my hands.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Tadaaa!&lt;/em&gt; Clean hands too!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Although I cannot make any guarantees, I've personally done this for years without any issues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This procedure the &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;big added bonus&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; of likely cleaning off bacteria and possibly even SARS-Co-V2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) from your phone.  If you want a better chance of removing any SARS-Co-V2 virion, perform steps 3 and 4 for at least 3 seconds each.  My understanding is that soap helps destroy the shell around SARS-Co-V2 virion after about 30 seconds of rubbing, rendering the remaining RNA harmless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2021-02-24T16:52:12.763" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24505" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23939" CreationDate="2021-02-25T17:08:08.780" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You are looking for a specific item, which you have never seen and wonder about what such a thing is called. It might not even exist as you imagine it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rather than look for that &amp;quot;three-lobed&amp;quot; item, let's go back to the problem. Maybe metal rings are not optimal for your daily carry. There are specialty clips, cords, and chains that are compatible with a single key ring. Are there accessories to a key ring that might be lighter, flexible, and tougher? Have you considered a strip of nylon with a hole in it for each item instead of a loop which takes more space, for example?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can you attach a small leather bag or pouch to your belt - just large enough for your items? There are also very compact &amp;quot;runners belts&amp;quot; with space for your daily carry items.&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g4P9C.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/g4P9C.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;belt key pouch&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SZEt2.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/SZEt2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;key rack&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For more ideas such as this &amp;quot;key rack,&amp;quot; I would visit specialty .com sites such as &amp;quot;grainger,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;keyring,&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;carryology&amp;quot; where each shows a myriad of related small fastener-type items.&#xA;I would be surprised if there wasn't something at each that would work for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-02-25T17:08:08.780" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24506" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23939" CreationDate="2021-02-25T17:35:40.417" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The toughest combination of objects to accomplish what you wish is &amp;quot;heavy duty&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;Janitor's grade&amp;quot; split key rings — use one or more welded small chain links between the rings.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xl5bl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/xl5bl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;flat wire split key rings&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In addition to round wire keyrings are flat-coiled key rings (shown).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Heavy-duty split key rings are available in stainless steel and also titanium.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-02-25T17:35:40.417" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24507" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24502" CreationDate="2021-02-26T15:50:22.057" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;As a hack for gaming devices such as yours, create a &lt;strong&gt;high-performance non-slip 'gaming' mat&lt;/strong&gt; which sits on the surface of your desk.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The problem with small rubber feet and anti-slip materials is that dust, dirt, crumbs, body oils, etc. soon make both surfaces slippery again. They're not easy to maintain. As you've also discovered, there isn't much surface area touching the desk surface for the pads to be optimal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This hack is different.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The base of the removable mat is large enough so that you hold it from moving with the weight of your arms, keyboard, monitor, and maybe the computer itself if it sits on the desk. A sheet of thin, smooth plastic laminate would be ideal. Pick a nice pattern and ensure the edges are smooth and burr free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Purchase a container of Sugru - a mouldable glue (it comes in light and dark grey and some colours) which turns into rubber after curing. Check the Best Before date on the bottom of the package to ensure best results. You can find the stuff at some hardware stores and online.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Decide the best position for your tracking device will be. Position the trackball.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Roll the Sugru into a long strand (6-7 mm/1/4 in.) and wind it around your track ball to form a tight fence to hold your trackball in position. Push the Sugru down to stick securely to the gaming mat base. Avoid gluing your trackball to the mat so that you can easily remove it to replace the batteries and also to clean up under and around the trackball when you finish a pizza, say.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may wish to 'line' the bottom edges of the trackball with removable 'magic tape' to lessen the chances of getting the glue on it when you strive to get a tight fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Let the Sugru dry, bond with the mat, and become rigid and permanent. When it does, your trackball will not slip or slide during the most demanding gaming session. The Sugru will take approximately 12 - 24 hours to turn into rubber.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2021-02-26T15:56:28.587" LastActivityDate="2021-02-26T15:56:28.587" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24508" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24512" CreationDate="2021-02-26T15:57:35.217" Score="3" ViewCount="325" Body="&lt;p&gt;Due to covid I'm now required to wear a surgical facemask in communal areas for work. The one we have look like this:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/A_surgical_mask_%282017%29.jpg/1280px-A_surgical_mask_%282017%29.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;image of surgical facemask&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have the problem that the mask often rides up until it nearly covers my eyes and I have to touch it frequently to pull it back down over my chin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Are there any lifehacks to prevent the mask from riding up?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33198" LastActivityDate="2021-02-26T19:21:46.107" Title="Prevent surgical mask from riding up" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24509" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24508" CreationDate="2021-02-26T17:06:55.947" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;When and if this happens using a simple procedure mask as shown, best practices now recommend that you double mask yourself. In practice, the second mask helps prevent masks from moving around on your face.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the optimal technique, please search online for a tutorial. Check the date of the tutorial to ensure it is current. Check the comments for possible errors and omissions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-02-26T17:06:55.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24510" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24508" CreationDate="2021-02-26T17:28:00.597" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might want to try a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.designboom.com/design/former-apple-engineers-seal-your-surgical-mask-05-29-2020/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;mask brace&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to hold your mask in place.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One is easy to make from a few elastic bands.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;In addition, it will help close any gaps around the mask that make them inefficient or even ineffective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/izhdl.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/izhdl.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-02-26T17:28:00.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24511" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24508" CreationDate="2021-02-26T17:42:13.850" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may want to find the best position for the ear loops of the mask to best fit your face shape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sew a couple of buttons onto a headband positioned for the best fit.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GTbdA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/GTbdA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Headband ear saver&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your ears will thank you. Call it an earsaver.&lt;br&gt;&#xA;You certainly want to use it to relieve the pressure from double masking (now the recommended procedure).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-02-26T17:42:13.850" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24512" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24508" CreationDate="2021-02-26T19:21:46.107" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;The trick that works for me is to cross the loops on the sides, so the elastic from the top to go around the bottom of the ear and then from the top of your ear to the bottom of the mask.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most people will do it on both ears, but if your head is quite unevenly shaped it might be needed to do it only on one side.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When masks came use here I noticed people wearing masks like that and I was forever fighting my mask going into my eyes and just tried it, it was the right solution for me.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;And it does not cost anything and you can easily do it with all new masks without having to work on them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2021-02-26T19:21:46.107" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24513" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="14552" CreationDate="2021-02-26T20:03:58.277" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use the dogs' nail clippers (well the pills were for one of the dogs) just the cheapo scissor type will do as they are not particularly good for dog nails so may be useful for some task at least.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Make sure you buy the ones that will fit your pill into the jaws.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Like these:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TtgV7.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TtgV7.png&quot; alt=&quot;Dog nail clippers&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33203" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-03-04T16:54:27.817" LastActivityDate="2021-03-04T16:54:27.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24514" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22831" CreationDate="2021-02-27T23:22:15.880" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I make my own burritos with home-made tortillas, and reheat them from room temperature, from the fridge, and from frozen. There are two keys:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;wrap the burrito in a paper towel. This absorbs any stray moisture instead of your tortilla doing that&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;use less than 100% power. This gives the heat a chance to even out throughout the burrito.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I will occasionally get a cold spot this way, so I need to do it a little longer, but I don't get hot spots, splits, or soggy tortillas.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5107" LastActivityDate="2021-02-27T23:22:15.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24515" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9768" CreationDate="2021-02-28T14:42:45.267" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sorry, I could not resist the temptation!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3cv97.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3cv97.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://gajitz.com/bizarre-knit-head-sock-is-a-cozy-bit-of-portable-laptop-privacy/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://gajitz.com/bizarre-knit-head-sock-is-a-cozy-bit-of-portable-laptop-privacy/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33212" LastActivityDate="2021-02-28T14:42:45.267" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24516" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15235" CreationDate="2021-02-28T19:08:18.590" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Cola (not sure if lite/diet versions work). Just put some on a cloth and use it as you would a liquid multi-surface cleaner. Removes permanent marker, too!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33215" LastActivityDate="2021-02-28T19:08:18.590" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24517" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24522" CreationDate="2021-02-28T21:24:35.610" Score="3" ViewCount="196" Body="&lt;p&gt;Sometimes getting to the dentist today is just not possible, and painkillers just don't touch it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I found myself in this situation, and in desperation I ran to the fridge, grabbed a carton of milk, put it to my mouth and swirled the ice cold milk around the area most painful, and surprisingly the pain subsided for a considerable length of time. Though, it did come back eventually.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What I did was I then got a cup of milk, kept it beside me and every ten minutes or so when the pain began again I would take a mouthful and give it a swirl, and it worked.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know any other good tips for finding quick relief for tooth agony?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33189" LastEditorUserId="33189" LastEditDate="2021-02-28T22:23:28.400" LastActivityDate="2021-03-30T11:56:53.810" Title="What are some ways of temporarily relieving toothache until getting to the dentist?" Tags="&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="4" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24520" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24517" CreationDate="2021-03-01T10:33:56.770" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;A traditional house remedy is biting on a whole clove. As with most house remedies, they work to acertain extend, sometimes don't work at all, and never solve the underlying problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Whole cloves contain an oil that acts as a topical numbing agent. If you have a cavity in your tooth, lay the clove on the tooth and bite down for a minute to press the clove oil out. If you manage to get the oil into  the cavity, the pain should recede for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;From personal experience, you might have to bite down a few times to crush the clove, but don't move it around or your tongue wipes the oil away. The fresher the clove, the more oil it contains. The taste is unpleasant, but bearable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2021-03-01T11:07:38.060" LastActivityDate="2021-03-01T11:07:38.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24521" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24517" CreationDate="2021-03-01T12:18:53.440" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;@Elmy is close to the answer from when I was a child: pharmacies and herbalists carry clove oil in little vials.  This is the oil pressed from whole cloves, and it contains a natural anesthetic, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/clove-oil-toothache&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;eugenol&lt;/a&gt; (if you put a drop of it inside your cheek, it will make the spot where it was applied numb for a half hour or so).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the 1960s and previous, when cavities were more common than they are now (because dental care was less advanced), it was actually pretty common for homes with children or adults with a history of dental issues to keep a vial of this in the medicine cabinet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What we did then (this was fifty-plus years ago) was to take a drop of the clove oil on the point of a toothpick and apply it directly to the cavity (if visible), or to the gum line of the aching tooth and between that one and those next to it.  Just a drop or at most two at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Applied this way, the clove oil has the best chance to get into the cavity itself, and will also work down into the gingiva, which is another source of pain in the case of an abcessed root.  This will often reduce the pain quite promptly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, this is also a useful adjunct to over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen -- those last much longer, but a swallowed tablet takes fifteen to thirty minutes to take effect, so take the pills first, then apply the clove oil (not the opposite order, because the water to take the pills will wash away the clove oil).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastEditorUserId="9830" LastEditDate="2021-03-01T16:45:45.190" LastActivityDate="2021-03-01T16:45:45.190" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24522" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24517" CreationDate="2021-03-01T20:11:12.720" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some years ago I had a horrible toothache that I couldn't get treated for a few days. Clove oil did nothing. Over-the-counter painkillers did nothing. I got some industrial-strength painkillers from an Emergency Doctor. Two hours after taking them I called to ask him how long they should take to do anything. He responded, &amp;quot;If they aren't helping you, then you have a problem. You need to get that tooth extracted&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But, like you, I accidentally discovered that cold drink killed the pain immediately for about 10 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Putting an ice cube on the tooth was too much, but iced water worked perfectly. Drinking the water was a problem though, because the short periods in which I could sleep for 10 minutes were often disturbed due to the excess consumption of water - if you know what I mean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So I finally settled on:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Keep lots of ice and some water in a bottle.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a mouthful of water and try to concentrate it on the tooth as long as possible&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait until the pain stops and the water begins to get warm&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spit the water back into the bottle&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sleep until the pain wakes you&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Repeat from step 2&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2021-03-01T20:11:12.720" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24523" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-01T22:34:49.320" Score="-1" ViewCount="174" Body="&lt;p&gt;Two months ago, my housemate started moving things around in my lockless room while I'm at work to unnerve me to get me to leave. It became worse and worse for a week or two until one day the live-in landlords expensive mirror in my room disappeared, my cards were knocked down, the window handle was left at a strange angle, and the landlord’s paintings in my room were made squint all in a single day. The housemate had also been criticising me more and more about various things until this point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I asked the live-in landlord to check in my room every now and again to make sure my cards from my mum aren't being knocked over. He said it could have been the wind, so I showed him pictures of how my paintings had also been moved squint that day. He then explained that he and the housemate had moved an expensive mirror of his out of my room into storage while I was out, and that said housemate is our paid cleaner. I mentioned that I had reported the mirror as lost to the police, because if it were stolen it could otherwise look like it was me who stole it. The landlord said he could see how moving the mirror could be seen as an invasion of privacy, and more or less promised that the housemate would not be entering my room again. I confirmed with the landlord that I would only need to give 1 month's notice to leave, and made clear I would probably be moving to another houseshare before the end of my 6-month rolling contract because my bedroom is a bit small for me. (This was to make the housemate think he got what he wanted so he would leave me in peace for a while). I then had peace for a couple of months.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A few days ago my housemate probably overheard me on the phone saying that I have not yet started searching for a new houseshare (this has been a very busy time for me, I still need to get another couple of course applications out of the way, and I could do without distractions until that is done). I think he is now restarting his campaign of shifting things around in my room. Today for example my two pens migrated from one side of the desk to the other, and my bottle of bike degreaser moved from next to my container of used degreaser to be standing on top of it. He has also been starting to criticise me again when the others aren't around.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I need to stall for another couple of weeks at least before initiating my search for a new houseshare. Backpackers hostels are probably going to be closed in lockdown until something like June so are not a good option.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I was thinking of concealing a security camera in my room to record the housemate moving things around for a few days and then to leave an unconcealed dummy camera in my room thereafter. Hopefully that would do the trick, and provide evidence for a harassment complaint should this be another useful way to stall for time. Even if the evidence is disqualified for whatever reason the complaint and proceedings via our local inter-tenant relations office could make housemate back off for a few weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is this a way forward? Are there any concealable cameras which would sense motion, record for 5 minutes, and upload the recording to the cloud? Would I be better with a nanny cam or a deer camera? I don't really know anything about these things.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;NB, Context: The relationship between the housemate-cum-cleaner and the landlord is that they are buying a yaught together and the housemate tends to bully/constantly criticise the landlord. The relationship between me and the landlord is that he tries very hard to make me comfortable and happy in the houseshare, and that I put up with him trying to flirt with me every couple of days. (We are all male and they are both gay). It has crossed my mind that the landlord’s flirting could make the housemate feel jealous/irritated (although it's not clear they are in a relationship). The housemate has something like OCD, has told me about how he enjoys getting colleagues fired at work, and both landlord and housemate have told me the housemate was a cartel Scion before his relatives started getting bumped off and he had to flee his country. I am in my mid-20s, housemate is around 40, and landlord is in his mid-50s.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please advice me on how to edit my question if appropriate.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33226" LastEditorUserId="33226" LastEditDate="2021-03-01T22:50:14.093" LastActivityDate="2021-03-15T18:17:49.820" Title="A housemate-moving-things-around-in-my-room-to-unnerve-me situation: concealed camera and dummy camera as a way forward?" Tags="&lt;security&gt;&lt;camera&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24524" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24490" CreationDate="2021-03-02T06:40:55.480" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I use bounty paper towels as a plate and put that in the microwave. BOOM, eat and throw away the 'plate'.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33219" LastActivityDate="2021-03-02T06:40:55.480" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24525" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24523" CreationDate="2021-03-02T09:48:41.660" Score="7" Body="&lt;p&gt;Leaving aside the questions of what's really going on, and whether you are being harassed or the housemate is cleaning--the life hack is to put a lock on your door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Another solution is that during covid, hotels may have become cheaper than usual.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or just move to another house share. It's unlikely to be worse than the current dynamic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4092" LastActivityDate="2021-03-02T09:48:41.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24527" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7546" CreationDate="2021-03-03T13:07:44.023" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Take a small nail file or sandpaper and lightly scratch the surface to be signed. Scratch just enough to remove the sheen. Take care not to file above, on the magnetic stripe. Once you do this, you can sign with any pen.&#xA;I guess you could put tape over the signature but every time you remove, or put away the card, the tape will start to peel off. That doesn't sound like a viable solution to me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33232" LastActivityDate="2021-03-03T13:07:44.023" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24528" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18255" CreationDate="2021-03-03T22:26:11.797" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I agree with a lot of what had been said before. The marks are in there for good unless you're willing to redye the pants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For a new pair, to prevent this from happening again, wash them inside-out, i.e. turn them inside-out, wash them inside out, hang them for drying and turn them &amp;quot;inside-in&amp;quot; again when dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33237" LastActivityDate="2021-03-03T22:26:11.797" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24530" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15145" CreationDate="2021-03-04T15:13:02.373" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've had a big issue with my sleep mask falling off as I sleep, maybe because I might roll around a lot. The most surefire solution I've found is just taping the sleep mask to my face with regular cellophane tape. I use four pieces of tape, each about 3–4 inches long (7.5–10 cm): one on the top-left, one on the top-right, one on the bottom-left, and one on the bottom-right. Make sure the tape isn't over your eyes, in case it stops adhering to the mask and ends up underneath. It's important for the pieces of tape to be reasonably long so they stay on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Crude, but it works, and I don't think it really hurts to take off the tape.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="21490" LastEditorUserId="9463" LastEditDate="2021-03-08T01:46:39.273" LastActivityDate="2021-03-08T01:46:39.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24531" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4117" CreationDate="2021-03-04T17:54:01.013" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I utilize my printer to feed 8-1/2 x 11 paper to my shredder, this way I don't have to&#xA;manually feed the shredder. Just line up the shredder's feed slot with the sheet that comes out of your printer as soon as the sheet falls off your printer. You will have to do some experimentation like positioning the shredder with the printer. I put 2 pieces of cardboard between the shredder's feed slot so the paper falls exactly where you want it. Stack up your printer with as many sheets as you want, go to your computer's Word App, click on Blank Document, type a period symbol, choose how may copies you want and hit print. Once in a while a sheet may miss the slot, just do the shredding while surfing the web so you can monitor this operation. Hope this helps. Have fun!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33241" LastActivityDate="2021-03-04T17:54:01.013" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24534" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24535" CreationDate="2021-03-05T19:09:11.613" Score="4" ViewCount="128" Body="&lt;p&gt;Okay, so weird question. I like to run on stairs for exercise. The building I work in has a very nice arrangement for this--it is a 5-storey building with indoor, heated and air-conditioned, slightly rubber stairs, and it's open 24 hours so I can run at off hours. It's great.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;However, I'm expecting my employer to possibly sell this building since we are mostly working from home now. Normally I would go to a parking garage or a hill, but it gets cold in the winter. Can anyone suggest any ideas for where to find some replacement stairs to run on during winter?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My current fallback is to do a different but similar exercise, like maybe pushing a weighted sled or jumping up and down or something. But I'm hoping it doesn't come to that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33246" LastActivityDate="2021-03-08T20:16:11.927" Title="Indoor comfortable stairs to run" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;winter&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24535" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24534" CreationDate="2021-03-05T19:30:12.427" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;You might check with local charities concerning where they hold annual stair climb events, and how they obtained permission.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These events commonly are run up the stairwells of relatively tall building.  In Seattle, for instance, one such ran up the Columbia Center fire escape stairwells (now under a different name that I've forgotten), seventy-six floors or about nine hundred feet from the Fourth Avenue level to the top.  You likely don't want to climb that far in a single run, but the beauty of a really high stairwell like this is that you can go as high as you like, and then turn around and go back down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Where you'll probably run into a snag is liability.  A major charity event can carry insurance to protect the building owners from liability in case someone is injured in the event -- while an individual isn't likely to have such insurance.  This makes a single stair running, paradoxically, a much larger financial risk for the building than several hundred.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A building where you work for the owner is one way around this problem -- a stairwell that's open to the public is another.  In Seattle (I keep using this example because I lived there for twenty years) an option would be to run the public sidewalks from the waterfront up to Fifth or Sixth Avenue along Columbia, Cherry, or Marion streets (even as far a Eighth if you run up Cherry or Columbia) -- these are nearly continuous climbs from sea level to around three or even four hundred feet, interrupted  by short level stretches when crossing the avenues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sadly, for your purposes, not many cities have the kind of hill structure Seattle and San Francisco do.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Public monuments are another place to look -- a tower that's open to the public might be good, if you can pick a time of day when the stairs are open but there's little traffic on them.  These are likely to be open to the air, however, so have the same issue as parking garages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9830" LastActivityDate="2021-03-05T19:30:12.427" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24536" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-05T22:33:58.100" Score="1" ViewCount="87" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have lost the battery cover on my mini tens machine and the machine wont work without it.  The machine isn't sold anymore so I can't get a replacement part.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33247" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-03-07T15:10:12.543" LastActivityDate="2021-03-07T15:14:05.197" Title="What can I use to replace a button battery cover?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24537" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24534" CreationDate="2021-03-06T08:52:53.743" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Have you checked out nearby public buildings? You're looking for stairs that are accessible (i.e. not the fire escape), but not crowded (not the showy staircase in the lobby).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Possible candidates: the library, multistory department stores and malls, hospitals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2021-03-06T08:52:53.743" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24538" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24536" CreationDate="2021-03-06T11:03:51.520" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The solution depends on the design of the device. If the cover is part of the electric circuit, it gets more complicated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To find out if this is the case: does the device work when you insert the battery and hold it in place with your finger? Then the cover isn't part of the electric circuit, and this should work:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find some non-corrugated cardboard.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Cut this to the shape of the battery cover. Depending on the thickness of the cover and the cardboard, you may need multiple layers.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Glue the layers together.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Place the battery, put the cardboard on top, hold in place with duct tape.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastEditorUserId="5307" LastEditDate="2021-03-07T15:14:05.197" LastActivityDate="2021-03-07T15:14:05.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24539" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-06T19:32:51.587" Score="2" ViewCount="148" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have two cylindrical (metallic) objects, of different diameters but both above 0.5cm and under 2cm (actually it's a bit more complicated but let's leave it at that). Their lengths are at least 0.5m each.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I want to hold these two cylinders together against being pulled apart (away from each other perpendicular to the axis); it would also be nice if I could prevent them being pulled in opposite directions along their axis, but that's not very significant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0jqZJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/0jqZJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I could obviously tape them together, or glue them together; but - that's a semi-permanent solution, and taking them back apart and together again repeatedly is either messy, ineffective or impossible. No, I want something that can be undone or taken apart.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sub&gt;PS - Help me tag this question?&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastActivityDate="2021-03-06T20:14:02.413" Title="How can I hold two cylinders together and be able to release them?" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24540" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24539" CreationDate="2021-03-06T19:41:26.710" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Use velcro cable ties:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/STEfo.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/STEfo.png&quot; alt=&quot;Cable tie&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rubber bands also work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2021-03-06T19:41:26.710" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24541" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24539" CreationDate="2021-03-06T20:14:02.413" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;There's this kind of part which you can get:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YnLAZ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/YnLAZ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's (sometimes) called a &amp;quot;U clamp&amp;quot;.  And there's another interesting invention called a &amp;quot;sleeve nut&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;sex-bolt&amp;quot;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TlDXn.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/TlDXn.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, if you:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a U clamp with the diameter of the larger cylinder&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a U clamp with the diameter of the smaller cylinder&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get a sleeve-nut which matches the dimensions of the hole in the U-clamps (perhaps adjusting the width of one of the U-clamp holes)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fasten the two clams with the two sides of the nut and a screwdriver or Allen wrench&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It should theoretically give you the kind of device you want. But TBH this is just an idea which &lt;em&gt;should&lt;/em&gt; work, not something I've tried yet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5055" LastActivityDate="2021-03-06T20:14:02.413" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24545" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-08T12:20:29.487" Score="2" ViewCount="306" Body="&lt;p&gt;When getting a massage, sometimes the way the massagist touches my body results in spontaneous and unwanted arousal, which then might result in a visible wet spot on the underwear. (Not ejaculaton, this is easy enough to control, it's rather the Cowper’s fluid over which I have much less control.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important to mention&lt;/strong&gt;: this is not an erotic massage. It's performed by a professional masseur or masseuse. (Both might cause me such reaction, it doesn't matter and it's not due to sexual attraction.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did try to avoid it by various methods (thinking of totally unrelated things during the massage, relieving myself shortly before, etc.) but failed, it appears to be purely physical reaction of the body.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My question is: when such thing happens, is there a way to hide the wet spot? So far when it happened the massagist didn't show any reaction at all, as expected, but it was very embarrassing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33263" LastActivityDate="2021-03-11T10:02:53.490" Title="How to hide a wet spot during massage?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24547" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24545" CreationDate="2021-03-08T15:14:10.343" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can contain the emission if you:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;wear a condom&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;use waterproof underwear&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2021-03-09T17:24:53.987" LastActivityDate="2021-03-09T17:24:53.987" CommentCount="7" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24548" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24534" CreationDate="2021-03-08T20:16:11.927" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;While not the same as running on stairs, a step machine is designed to emulate the real thing, but without the associated risks and taking up a lot less space:&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ijZmA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/ijZmA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4027" LastActivityDate="2021-03-08T20:16:11.927" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24549" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24545" CreationDate="2021-03-08T23:07:59.037" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to hide a wet spot during massage?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can not physically prevent it, try tapping some thin plastic or Saran Wrap to the inside of your underwear. In other words, make yourself a homemade diaper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sounds childlike, but I bet you it will work!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastActivityDate="2021-03-08T23:07:59.037" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24550" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24565" CreationDate="2021-03-09T06:02:33.117" Score="3" ViewCount="540" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't you hate it when you have holed paper in your 3-ringed binder, and you act very careful to not shake the binder, but then on accident, you do? This causes a small tear in  a lot of the pages, which may not seem like a big deal. However, close to the end of the school year, papers are going to start coming out because the paper keeping the pages around the rings have torn. Here's a picture &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8uniZ.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/8uniZ.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, the rings can't keep the paper in the binder. I am aware of that extra strong paper with extra protection near the holes, but you guessed it, it still tears eventually. I am studying for a test and am taking lots of notes, so I want an easy and convenient way to keep my notes safe, thank you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33219" LastActivityDate="2021-03-10T20:36:18.583" Title="How to stop holed paper from tearing" Tags="&lt;organization&gt;&lt;paper&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24551" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-09T07:14:02.303" Score="6" ViewCount="108" Body="&lt;p&gt;We have plenty plastic storage containers for food leftovers, travel snacks, work lunches etc... Currently there's two cube drawers of Tupperware style containers.  Oftentimes the lids get separated  or its tricky to find what we're looking for.  Who has a better way of organizing these things in a small kitchen ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/O3WOA.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/O3WOA.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32866" LastActivityDate="2021-03-14T16:08:08.437" Title="How to organize food containers better?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;storage&gt;&lt;container&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24552" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24550" CreationDate="2021-03-09T08:47:32.653" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Yes!! I hated it while in school. Luckily, there is a great solution, something called Reinforcement Labels, which come also in the form of small rings you stick on each hole of the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many brands, e.g. you can buy &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B005P3B4OS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this on Amazon&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T7r52.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/T7r52.png&quot; alt=&quot;image of reinforcement labels&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's lots of work to put on each hole, but worth it, in the long run. :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2021-03-09T08:47:32.653" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24553" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24550" CreationDate="2021-03-09T10:10:18.610" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Always carry the binder either flat or with its spine downwards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then any force or shock to the paper where the rings pass through is not in the &amp;quot;weak&amp;quot; direction towards the edge of the paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The added benefit is that should any paper come loose, or not be punched and secured, it does not fall out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When leafing through the binder contents, turn the pages in a block, with your fingers near the binder's rings, rather than turning them by holding their outer edge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In other words, you lift the pages round the rings, instead of dragging them, and this too minimises any tearing possibility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The more pages you turn in a single block, the less force there is on each page's holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;Another dodge regarding page-turning, is that the greatest wear seems to be on the first and last page, so a sheet of thicker paper or card as the first and last page, protects the thinner paper ones. If that tears, you can replace it without losing any notes.&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My last suggestion is to use thin film document pouches, which have much stronger ring holes, but the added thickness means the binder can't hold as many pages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2021-03-09T12:30:51.410" LastActivityDate="2021-03-09T12:30:51.410" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24554" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-09T11:59:13.397" Score="3" ViewCount="171" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am encountering an issue where my hair gets dirty very quickly, only staying clean for the day it was washed.&#xA;Part of the issue might be that I have very thin, blond (think Nordic European) hair which is also really long.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For multiple years my hair-care routine has been washing it 2-3 times a week. Most likely the issue has persisted for longer time but I have been keeping the hair tied up so it has not bothered me as much. These days though, I have grown to like keeping my hair untied so I need to find a solution. The issue is so bad that if I wash my hair just before bed in the evening it will appear greasy when I wake up. If possible I would like to avoid showering every morning since my routine already includes daily evening showers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried multiple shampoos and conditioners specifically for thin hair without significant benefit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In short; what hair-care product or routine would work keeping thin long hair looking clean for multiple days? Preferred solution would be implementable into the existing hair wash routine to prevent greasing instead of adding removal steps.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33269" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T13:59:13.660" Title="Keeping Thin Hair Clean For Longer" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;hair&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24555" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24550" CreationDate="2021-03-09T15:45:41.197" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Some binders have an extra metal part, which can be tightened to hold down the papers when the binder is not in use:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pe3B4.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/pe3B4.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Binder mechanism&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(Image source: &lt;a href=&quot;https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ordner-exenter.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Wikipedia / Jaques&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This does not help when the binder is in use, but when you are carrying it, the pressure on the papers spreads the force and avoids tearing the holes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23495" LastActivityDate="2021-03-09T15:45:41.197" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24556" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-09T17:31:30.697" Score="7" ViewCount="204" Body="&lt;p&gt;I get frequent calls to my landline trying to fax me something.  I believe my number is 1 digit off a nearby hospital, and people attempting to fax them things accidentally fax me.  The calls during the day are easily ignored, but they start in the early morning while I'm trying to sleep.  I don't want to just turn the ringer off every night because I may get an important call in the middle of the night, which I would miss.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I stop these unwanted faxes?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30026" LastActivityDate="2021-03-16T19:37:40.440" Title="How to stop annoying wrong-number phone calls?" Tags="&lt;phone&gt;&lt;sleeping&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24557" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24556" CreationDate="2021-03-09T20:22:44.223" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I've tried all sorts of things to stop unsolicited calls in the past but none of them worked. The bodies like the ICO or TPS in the UK are only interested in logging your complaint and then they will investigate when they get so many thousand reports and someone tells them the name of the organisation. If the calls are from another country, forget it, they aren't interested, even if the call routes to a local company after you press 5 or whatever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, about a year ago, I bought a Call Blocker device and I highly recommend it. When a nuisance call comes in, press the big red button on the front and no further calls from that number will cause your phone to emit any sound whatsoever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I do resent having to buy this device, but 20 years after this kind of marketing/scamming became the norm, the authorities have still failed to even acknowledge that it needs to be addressed. In terms of my mental wellbeing, it has already paid for itself many times over!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1965" LastActivityDate="2021-03-09T20:22:44.223" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24559" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24554" CreationDate="2021-03-10T09:19:05.460" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Wash it less often and use a fine comb daily or even twice daily.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you wash your hair regularly it gets greasy half a day to one day before you wash it. By washing it every day your skin works very hard to provide the natural oils which protect the hair but which we see as 'dirty, greasy'.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The trick is not to trigger that 'more oils' reaction and still keep your hair look and feel clean.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you comb you spread the natural oils to the lower parts of your hair and you remove dust and other unwanted things. In a TV programme I watched recently the lady used a very fine comb, the kind I know as a dust comb, but in 19th century books they brush the hair, '100 times' each day. You do this after you have brushed or combed out the knots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is even possible not to wash your hair at all but most people will want to wash it once a week or once every second week, use a mild shampoo when you wash. A good rince, just water, will feel good in between or instead of washing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There will be a few weeks of adjustment time. Putting your hair up, fancy ways if that suits your style, and hats will hide a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastEditorUserId="30056" LastEditDate="2021-03-24T21:31:09.560" LastActivityDate="2021-03-24T21:31:09.560" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24560" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24556" CreationDate="2021-03-10T12:51:13.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I might be off big time, but I'd look into buying a fax machine and connecting it to your landline number during the night.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way, it will catch any call, and since you say most of those wrong calls are from fax, it will handle it silently.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In case a fax machine answers a non-fax call I'm not sure what will happen, but good chance you can configure it to &amp;quot;skip&amp;quot; the call in such case, switching over to the phone device.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bottom line: not something I ever did myself and might not work, but worth a try.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2021-03-10T12:51:13.573" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24561" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24556" CreationDate="2021-03-10T13:12:54.877" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;it is not difficult as you think just go to the blacklist and add those numbers&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26437" LastActivityDate="2021-03-10T13:12:54.877" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24564" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21214" CreationDate="2021-03-10T15:31:33.923" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Find the source where the drain flies spawn and seal it air tight with a water lock.&#xA;In my case it was where the washer drain entered the water lock pipe: it was put in too deep so when it flushed the water lock was emptied and the flies could escape that way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28187" LastActivityDate="2021-03-10T15:31:33.923" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24565" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24550" CreationDate="2021-03-10T20:36:18.583" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;easiest hack&lt;/strong&gt; for avoiding your particular issue with hole-punched paper is &lt;strong&gt;do not use that system&lt;/strong&gt; to bind paper into a book block.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;Spring-Clamp Spine&lt;/strong&gt; uses a system that works similar to a &lt;strong&gt;binder clip&lt;/strong&gt; but is larger and easier to handle. Sheets do not require hole-punching.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6iaPu.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/6iaPu.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;spring clamp spine binder&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a4pVj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/a4pVj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;binder clip&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A Spring-Clamp Spine binder can securely hold from one page to over 250 without damage. You can mix punched and non-punched sheets without a problem. You can use your damaged pages without repairing the holes, too!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CA0yP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CA0yP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;They can hold up to 250 pages&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You use it by bending back the front and back cover to open the &amp;quot;clamp&amp;quot; to insert, remove, or rearrange the page order. Index tab pages work well, too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These binders come in different formats from half-page to full-page and in different capacities. Both Imperial and European formats are available. The binders can hold up to 250 pages depending on the capacity; but, I find the weight of the paper beyond 150 sheets is too demanding for the spring tension. The cloth-bound binders are more expensive than plastic binders but hold up well. I have a couple that are working well that are over 50 years old. Different colours are available but the selection is limited.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While the binder does not lie flat when opened, you can write on a loose page and slide it easily into its proper place when you finish your work. It is easily read and edited.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ask for them at your office-supply/stationery supply&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-03-10T20:36:18.583" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24567" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24545" CreationDate="2021-03-11T09:57:39.620" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Instead of fiddling with plastic wrap and tape, get a pack of panty liners (choose the thin kind with a waterproof layer and do not buy the more bulky menstrual pads) and stick that into your underwear.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It will be more comfortable to the skin than foil, will actually soak up the leakage and the sticky tape will prevent it from slipping - because that’s exactly what these things were designed for: to catch small unwanted amounts of liquid and protect your clothes. Pro tip: stay away from the scented ones.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;On a different note:&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;A professional will be well aware that not all bodily reactions can be controlled all times and will simply ignore spontaneous erections or bits of leakage. (As long as it’s clear that you are also staying neutral and are not seeking some different kind of &lt;em&gt;relief&lt;/em&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2021-03-11T10:02:53.490" LastActivityDate="2021-03-11T10:02:53.490" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24570" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24393" CreationDate="2021-03-12T10:36:32.640" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You are looking for &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/Notebook-Support/s?k=Notebook%20Support&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;notebook support&lt;/a&gt; or something like that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See, for example: &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/By2Ba.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/By2Ba.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33280" LastActivityDate="2021-03-12T10:36:32.640" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24571" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-12T16:33:49.480" Score="1" ViewCount="146" Body="&lt;p&gt;I host my brother for the weekends sometimes and he sleeps in the basement. There is a doorway by the stairs down to the basement, but there is no door of any kind there.&#xA;As such, when he's sleeping down there, he can hear all the noise on the main floor. &lt;br&gt;&#xA;I want to put up some sort of sound-blocker, like a door or something to make the basement a more livable guest room. However, I don't really want to hire someone to install a door there, I don't think the space is so conducive to installing a &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; door, and I don't want a door there the rest of the year when I'm not using it as a guest-room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Thoughts I had:&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Install an accordion door in the doorway. The problem with that is (a) when the accordion door is &amp;quot;open&amp;quot; it will still block a bunch of the doorway, such that you'd have to walk through it sideways, (b) this would have to be a permanent installation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using a removable pole/rod (like a rod on &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07D36Q8HX&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;shelf pole holders that let you put the rod on and off&lt;/a&gt;)  across the top of the doorway and hang some sort of curtain to block the doorway. I think this is a better idea, because it's much more temporary - I could just take the pole out of the wall and the doorway returns to normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The questions I have are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Do you have a better idea about how to block sound from going to the basement?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you like the curtain idea, what kind of curtain would I need to get, to best block sound? Meaning:&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;what material/type of product would I need to get as a curtain?&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Also, how could I make the best type of seal, while still being able to open and close the curtain.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33276" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-03-21T13:04:50.603" LastActivityDate="2021-03-21T13:04:50.603" Title="Adding a temporary door" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;&lt;door&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="3" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24572" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23621" CreationDate="2021-03-12T19:34:58.147" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had this problem. I was cleaning my cooker and splashed my oak worktop with bicarbonate of soda water. When I looked about an hour later there were dark splash stains in several places that couldn’t be washed off.&#xA;My clever husband said, bicarbonate is alkaline, so you need to treat it with acid. He squeezed fresh lemon juice onto the stains and left them for about 30-40 minutes. The stains had completely disappeared! No sign of any stains at all. I then washed the worktop with clean water, and once dry, I just reapplied the Danish oil. Problem solved!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33282" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-03-18T18:03:05.503" LastActivityDate="2021-03-18T18:03:05.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24573" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24554" CreationDate="2021-03-14T10:42:19.717" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My hair is dead straight, blond &amp;amp; fine, so this is something I've worked out over many years of similar issues.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;If you have long hair then it cannot possibly be getting greasy right to the ends in a couple of days unless you brush it like an old Victorian school teacher, 100 times before bed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hair has 'scales' - as they love to show you in all the shampoo adverts. Shampoos &amp;amp; conditioners' job is to smooth these 'scales', curing all kinds of percieved issues such as 'fly-away' hair etc. They do this using silicones, which coats each hair to flatten the scales, reduce static build-up &amp;amp; provide a non-grip shiny surface, like a teflon pan. They also help to reduce friction &amp;amp; therefore will detangle your hair easily… thing is, dead straight fair hair doesn't actually really tangle all that much anyway. Mine used to be well past shoulder length &amp;amp; still didn't.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have really fine hair which really needs more 'body' then you actually don't want this scale-smoothing, slippy effect, otherwise your hair ends up looking flat &amp;amp; greasy.  It's no more greasy than anyone else's, it just doesn't retain body, which makes it look &amp;amp; feel limp &amp;amp; by association, greasy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, try an experiment.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Wash your hair with washing-up liquid [dish soap]. This should strip oils [&amp;amp; eventually the silicones] without replacing them with more silicones that shampoos contain. Don't worry, it won't kill your hair, washing-up liquid these days isn't as vicious a grease-cutter as it used to be, because it's &amp;quot;kind to hands&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Rinse the soap out, then instead of conditioner, use a bath salt mixed in warm water [not a liquid bubble bath type, a box of powder] - I use Radox simply because I like the smell; you don't need anything expensive. Don't make it too strong - the mix on this you might need to experiment with. The more you use, the 'dryer' the result.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rinse again in clean water, dry as normal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The action of those will actually lift the scales on your hair &amp;amp; make it appear thicker. It will also be resistant to looking greasy because of the scale lift.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Note that it may take a few attempts at this before you manage to get rid of all the silicones the regular shampoos have in them.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;If you ever think it's gone too far the other way, too dry, try one wash in just shampoo; because this method is not adding anything that one rinse in plain water won't remove.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;If the method still feels a bit 'greasy' after maybe a couple of weeks of this method, then next time don't rinse the bath salts out, leave that as your rinse stage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need even more body, then use a &lt;em&gt;matt&lt;/em&gt; paste styling product. I use Label M matt paste, after many years' search for a good non-shiny, non-greasy product, but I'm sure there must be others that will do the same job.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I now only wash my hair once a week using this technique &amp;amp; it really doesn't look greasy in between.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13777" LastActivityDate="2021-03-14T10:42:19.717" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24574" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24551" CreationDate="2021-03-14T16:08:08.437" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why don't you just neatly stack them into drawers (They're fairly cheap and you can buy some small ones) or into shelves? I can see there is space for more shelves in the drawer-type thing you are using. Any thin metal ones should do...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33295" LastActivityDate="2021-03-14T16:08:08.437" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24575" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24556" CreationDate="2021-03-14T16:12:29.960" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mute&lt;/strong&gt; your phone! (leave buzzer on and it might be good to keep it in your pocket if you know you might get an important call, but not at night!)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33295" LastActivityDate="2021-03-14T16:12:29.960" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24576" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24571" CreationDate="2021-03-15T07:17:34.843" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Alternative solution: give your brother ear plugs for the duration of his visit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A pole with a thick curtain can muffle the sounds somewhat, but not much and the curtains needs to be &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; thick and heavy. All the sounds that are transmitted through the ceiling/floor (any walking around, opening and closing doors, creaking floorboards, moving objects over the floor or letting objects fall on the floor) will be as loud as without the door / curtain / whatever.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Ear plugs, on the other hand, reduce all sounds that reach the wearer. Foam plugs are comfortable to wear while sleeping. There are also soft silicone plugs designed for sleeping that are reusable and intentionally let some sounds through (especially the alarm clock). I found them to be uncomfortable while lying on my side, though.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some people are unnerved when first using ear plugs to sleep. They may notice some tinnitus-like phantom sounds when the plugs eliminate &lt;em&gt;all&lt;/em&gt; sounds from outside. These people should use ear plugs that let &lt;em&gt;some&lt;/em&gt; sounds through, instead.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My personal experience: you can also hear the alarm clock through foam plugs if you're not a very sound sleeper. Some plugs (like cheap bulk buys from the hardware store) are less effective at reducing sounds than high quality ones like Ohropax. Bigger plugs (like Ohropax soft) are more effective than smaller plugs (like Ohropax color or mini).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;(I'm not affiliated with Ohropax, but I have used their products for years to sleep well.)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastActivityDate="2021-03-15T07:17:34.843" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24577" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24556" CreationDate="2021-03-15T07:35:08.737" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;A mistaken dialed wrong number is not technically an illegal unsolicited call. It is just purely a mistake which could be exacerbated by the possibility that the number is stored on the fax sending the message.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If however, you were to reverse search the caller by their number and let them know, and it happens again after a reasonable time to rectify, then it does become an unsolicited call which can be &lt;a href=&quot;https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/nuisance-calls-and-messages/spam-texts-and-nuisance-calls/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;reported to the ICO (Information Commissioner Office)&lt;/a&gt; if it is a sales call &lt;a href=&quot;https://ofcomforms.secure.force.com/formentry/SitesFormCCTSilentCalls&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;or Ofcom as there is no person on the other end of the call&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The ICO or Ofcom cannot do anything without the caller ID number and time of call anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the meantime, as suggested before, you can block unwanted calls like this with your phone &lt;strong&gt;if your phone has the facility to do so&lt;/strong&gt;. The caller can call, but the phone won't ring and it will store the call as a missed call for you to report the incident.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I believe that blacklisting by BT and other providers will stop the call from connecting in the first place, but you would need to write the number down and go to them via a website or calling customer services.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27991" LastEditorUserId="27991" LastEditDate="2021-03-15T07:42:40.040" LastActivityDate="2021-03-15T07:42:40.040" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24578" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-15T09:47:17.677" Score="0" ViewCount="71" Body="&lt;p&gt;My TV, a 65&amp;quot; Samsung HD 7 series has dripping watermarks on it. How will I fix it? Please help. I tried cleaning with alcohol but the drops are still there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33298" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-03-18T18:02:43.983" LastActivityDate="2021-03-18T18:02:43.983" Title="Water marks on my TV" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24579" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-15T16:59:49.127" Score="5" ViewCount="201" Body="&lt;p&gt;Every few days to weeks, I hear a very deep humming noise. It's so deep that some older people might not even hear it, but just loud enough to annoy me and sometimes even cause headache. It often lasts for hours and it is audible at different times of the day (but basically never at night). I've gone around the neighbourhood to try to find the source, but couldn't really track it down (mostly because of traffic noise). It probably gets transmitted via the ground. This noise is pretty monotonous, but not just a single frequency (otherwise I could turn my head in a certain direction to no longer hear it).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How could I find the source of this sound?&lt;/strong&gt; Just relying on my ears alone apparently isn't working. A cheap microphone might not even pick it up. I'm not completely opposed to buying/renting a specialised device, but would like to avoid that for now.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update April&lt;/strong&gt;: I've started taking more notes about the details of this humming.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;It cleanly turns on and off, there is never any difference in pitch or volume, no variation, slow start or ending or anything like that. So it is almost definitely some kind of machine that causes this.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;The hum usually plays for 1-5 hours, at various times of the day and week. Here is a table that shows some of the occurrences (but probably not all, since I sometimes wake up with it already playing, sometimes already listen to music with headphones and don't notice it, sometimes am simply not at home, etc.):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nancy.png&quot; alt=&quot;hum timings&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The top column is actually empty because I've never heard it after midnight. The next ones are empty because I'm rarely awake at those times. The others are somewhat complete.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;The hum often plays for hours at a time, but often (especially after it had been permanently on for a while) it turns off for a few seconds to minutes, then on again for up to a minute, then off again and so on.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update late May&lt;/strong&gt;: The humming has not happened for over a month now. The last day in the table above was the last day when I heard it. That's nice for me, but it doesn't answer the question, so I'll not post that as an answer. I've also not marked any answer as accepted so far, because they're all either rather expensive or not applicable in many cases.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Another update on the same day: It's happening again. Yay…&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30789" LastEditorUserId="30789" LastEditDate="2021-05-29T18:57:31.353" LastActivityDate="2021-05-29T18:57:31.353" Title="How to find source of deep humming?" Tags="&lt;sound&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="8" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24580" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24579" CreationDate="2021-03-15T17:33:23.177" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Why don't you try and use a cheap microphone and move around your neighborhood whilst recording it with an app? You should be able to 'see' the 'sound waves' on most apps, otherwise you could listen to the recording with full volume.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise you could:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Buy some decent headphones to keep out the noise&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Take a stroll or something when the noise appears -- it will take your mind off it and might even be good for you!&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If these don't work you could buy some sort of soundproofing foam for your chair to sit on (if your chair-legs might break the foam put something wide to distribute the weight). This will hopefully prevent most tremors, for the could be just one large vibrating solid to amplify the sound.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33295" LastActivityDate="2021-03-15T17:33:23.177" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24581" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24523" CreationDate="2021-03-15T18:17:49.820" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could (I guess if you have the time) hide behind a bed or something and catch your annoying housekeeper red-handed?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise go with &lt;strong&gt;@piojo&lt;/strong&gt;'s answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33295" LastActivityDate="2021-03-15T18:17:49.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24582" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18467" CreationDate="2021-03-16T04:10:25.570" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a plastic protector that is built into my case and I use hydrogen peroxide. It takes all the grease completely off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33302" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-03-18T18:00:25.357" LastActivityDate="2021-03-18T18:00:25.357" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24583" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23638" CreationDate="2021-03-16T06:37:06.847" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the white is starch, then apply amylase and leave overnight. A cheap accessible source is saliva. Try dribbling a bit at one spot and leaving overnight.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31011" LastActivityDate="2021-03-16T06:37:06.847" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24584" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23646" CreationDate="2021-03-16T14:42:08.537" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm new to this site, but, I myself had the very same situation. I bought a pack of adhesive strip adjustable metal clips. i bought a pack of 100 for $3.99 on Amazon. The pack shows how to place them with the adhesive and says how to “sew/stitch” them to material as well. [Aluminum Strip Antifog Nose Wire]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1VlPll.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/1VlPll.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33301" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-03-18T18:01:53.353" LastActivityDate="2021-03-18T18:01:53.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24585" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24556" CreationDate="2021-03-16T19:37:40.440" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have an Android phone, you can set it to &amp;quot;Do Not Disturb&amp;quot; with a few variations to allow calls you really want:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Only allow calls from contacts;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Only allow a call from an unknown number if it calls twice within 15 minutes.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use the second setting, and have it activate automatically on a schedule around 11PM and off when my alarm goes off.  This way I'm not disturbed in the night, but am confident if someone needs to get hold of me they only need to call back a second time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This might block the large majority of your unwanted middle-of-the-night calls while allowing friends and family to contact you if really needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(I just realized you have a landline.  So, I'll suggest you first convert the landline to a mobile line, then try this.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4282" LastActivityDate="2021-03-16T19:37:40.440" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24586" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24554" CreationDate="2021-03-17T05:53:20.280" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I can report from recent experience that the greasiness of your hair is like a habit. You got your skin used to become very greasy by washing it too often. If you don't wash it for a longer time (say, once a week), you break the habit and it will gradually become less greasy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I used my time during Covid lockdown to look (and feel) disgustingly greasy for a week at a time and now I don't need to wash my hair as often as I used to.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dry shampoos and hair powders also make your hair look fresher. You can use simple corn, rice or potato starch as a substitute to commercial dry shampoo. Either put it into a container with an opening like a salt shaker and sprinkle it onto your hair, or put a small amount onto a small plate and use a dry cotton pad like a powder puff to transfer the starch into your hair. You need to comb the already powdered hair aside to apply powder to the layers below for a uniform fresh look.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When you comb your hair after the application of the powder, the starch gets less visible as it absorbs the oil from your hair. This oil won't disappear the way it would if you washed your hair, but it will be much less visible. I have dark brown hair and it looks a tiny bit grey right after applying the powder. I assume you won't notice much of a difference on blond hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some sources on the internet claim that you can use flour as dry shampoo. I strongly advice against it, because flour has &lt;em&gt;much bigger&lt;/em&gt; particles than starch and stays very visible in your hair. Some claim that you could use other powders like talkum, but that doesn't absorb the oils. It just sits on top of the greasy hairs and adds to the discomfort.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you need to leave the house and the powder is not enough to make your hair look fresh, certain hairdos, hats or bandanas can hide the greasiness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2021-03-17T06:04:32.953" LastActivityDate="2021-03-17T06:04:32.953" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24587" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23646" CreationDate="2021-03-18T22:11:33.187" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVjGCPfRwUo&amp;amp;t=2s&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is a link to a very simple way to upgrade a basic blue disposable face mask to near N95 performance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;One suggestion based on personal experience: choose rubber bands that are medium thickness. This will give you enough flex to adjust properly without being too loose. Thick bands exert too much tension and are thus quite uncomfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A quick &amp;amp; easy way to increase your confidence in the mask's efficacy.&#xA;Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33317" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-03-21T13:03:38.647" LastActivityDate="2021-03-21T13:03:38.647" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24591" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24417" CreationDate="2021-03-19T16:27:51.637" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;An alternative to method 2 in the answer by @WeatherVane&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you have a smart meter for your electricity supply, you can monitor the power usage using the smart meter monitor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The monitor in the image below, as you can see is reading 321 watts when the correct screen is selected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BbQFj.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/BbQFj.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can see what electricity is being drawn at any time using these monitors.  Just look at the power draw before and after switching the heating on.  If the power draw is 2.5KW more when switching on, you know your heater is working as it should.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="27991" LastActivityDate="2021-03-19T16:27:51.637" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24592" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-20T22:11:33.747" Score="0" ViewCount="129" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have no clogged nose but still my mouth opens ever so slightly during the night and although I don't notice that I breathe through the mouth I have started to notice that my mouth is slightly open. Every morning my throat is very sore and lately my tongue too, which is a huge bother. What can I do to stop this? And does anyone else suffers from this problem: no clogged nose, still mouth slightly open?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33327" LastActivityDate="2021-04-19T14:31:45.623" Title="Sleeping with my mouth slightly open causes my throat to dry out and ache a lot" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24593" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24592" CreationDate="2021-03-21T02:20:57.073" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You may try  &lt;strong&gt;anti snoring belts&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These are meant for closing your mouth and permit very less air to enter, hence stop snoring. You don't have the snoring problem, but you can find the belt useful in keeping your mouth closed while sleeping. These are available with many modifications.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CxUWk.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CxUWk.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32656" LastActivityDate="2021-03-21T02:20:57.073" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24594" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-21T09:11:11.063" Score="2" ViewCount="162" Body="&lt;p&gt;What is the best solution if there are cases like the following: There is a competition at the school that requires each class to send 4 students. In class X, there are no students who are willing to take part in the competition. If a class does not send / send less than 4 students, the class will get a fine. The leader of class X doesn't want to get a fine. What can the class leader do to be able to send 4 students by trying to be as fair as possible to each student (especially the 4 students who will be selected)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I know that rolling a die or having a vote would be a solution. But let's say that there is no one in the class that is superior to others about the subject that's being contested, and therefore, doing a vote would be unfair because there are no particular reason for someone to be voted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, is rolling a die would be the only solution?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33329" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2021-03-22T06:50:38.340" LastActivityDate="2021-03-22T21:14:58.947" Title="How to fairly select participants from a group of unwilling students?" Tags="&lt;politics&gt;" AnswerCount="5" CommentCount="6" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24595" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24594" CreationDate="2021-03-21T10:17:25.987" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;My &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; is to set a small written test for the students.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, the students are not stupid and realise that they must not do well in the test, because they do not want to be selected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the class leader also tells the students that the school is aware of that, and so it will select four with the worst answers to the test (to confuse them).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But what they are not told is that in reality you will select the four who you or the class leader think will be the most suitable &lt;em&gt;or&lt;/em&gt; by rolling dice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But because you have sowed confusion, they won't know on what basis the four were really selected, or that the test itself was irrelevant to the choice.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is &lt;strong&gt;misdirection&lt;/strong&gt; aimed at making the students think it was their own actions which caused them to be selected.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastActivityDate="2021-03-21T10:17:25.987" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24596" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24594" CreationDate="2021-03-21T13:58:42.063" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hack: Use elimination.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would ask for donations for (the amount of the fine)/(number of students in the class) to share the 'load' equally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Those that will not join the fund have selected themselves as contestants for the competition. As compensation, the four that opt out receive ¼ of the fine exacted upon the non-participants. It's the reward for the insult.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If all join with their share of the fine, no single student suffers unduly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fun problem!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-03-21T13:58:42.063" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24597" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24331" CreationDate="2021-03-21T20:44:11.013" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe putting a very small thing on your note book could be a sign.Especially something that others consider that as a trash, such as a hair or something.&#xA;Also in 1984, Winston Smith put a very little amount of dirt on his notebook, or you can put them between pages (if it doesn't make your notebook dirty!).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31419" LastActivityDate="2021-03-21T20:44:11.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24598" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24517" CreationDate="2021-03-22T00:52:20.200" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;The ice and cold milk are numbing your gums near the tooth nerve ending, which relieves the pain. Ice directly on the tooth is irritating the nerve ending, which exacerbates the pain. I use Orajel brand Oral pain reliever for toothaches. It contains benzocaine, a numbing agent.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tEmfDm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Orajel bottle&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33333" LastEditorUserId="6994" LastEditDate="2021-03-30T11:56:53.810" LastActivityDate="2021-03-30T11:56:53.810" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24599" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24594" CreationDate="2021-03-22T13:24:12.150" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;At its simplest, you can use use any game of 'chance' for selection. Some would argue that games of skill are also games of chance. You can use them to opt-in or for opting-out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The device can be one die or many, a coin toss, selecting randomly from a deck of cards, a spinning 'pointing' device such as a wheel or bottle, a blind selection of a designated area, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The various wars used a lottery for selection of their unwilling participants.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The devices and games are many and can be found in all gambling casinos.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And as I've suggested before, Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-03-22T13:24:12.150" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24600" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24594" CreationDate="2021-03-22T14:16:28.340" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Hack: Use results based on student research.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Students are asked to specify, and commit themselves to an answer for a task-based question that each can research.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ask students to vote on whether to choose the four answers closest to, or furthest from the actual answer.&lt;/strong&gt; You (They) might want to use the two closest AND the two furthest, too. Choice is important to be seen as fair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Pick a large or distant object. Ask each student how many steps would be needed to walk around the object (a school building, or field) or to and from the end of a long hallway or path.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Each student has the opportunity to count their own steps and put a number after their name on a list based on their personal experience. The students can 'process' their results in any way they wish before they add their 'number' to the class tally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Prior to the experiment, an 'official' pacer has performed the task in private and recorded their result which will be used as the mark to be used to compare the student's answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It would be another degree of 'interest' if the person who will cast the official vote is known by the students so that they can compare themselves to the 'model.' If the model has a large stride, a smaller student might want to calculate a size compensation, up or down.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Give enough time for each of the students to complete their research prior to giving their final answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-03-22T14:16:28.340" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24601" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24594" CreationDate="2021-03-22T21:14:58.947" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Put each of their names on an individual piece of paper, and put all of them into a box.  Than draw them, like a lot.  The principle is applied for long time, say &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Gordo_de_la_Primitiva&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;El Gordo&lt;/a&gt; in Spain&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mhDAk.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/mhDAk.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/22/el-gordo-fat-one-lottery-spain/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;credit&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think, multiple sports events equally decide by this approach the entry-level opponents (foot- and hand ball, chess), too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30951" LastActivityDate="2021-03-22T21:14:58.947" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24602" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23327" CreationDate="2021-03-23T15:20:40.320" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;To catch it, identify it's routes it takes to obtain food and water. Chance are the couch is it's nest. Follow along baseboards, look behind curtains, and whereever else it may travel under cover. Do not exclude the kitty dish as a source of food. To know you've identified the route there will be droppings. Leave them. If you leave your smell they'll just find a new route. As mentioned above place a mouse trap with a strong temptation, halfway through the route. This should take care of your problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33342" LastActivityDate="2021-03-23T15:20:40.320" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24603" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-24T04:57:31.113" Score="1" ViewCount="175" Body="&lt;p&gt;Occasionally when someone comes over, they will open my door with a dollar coin. This is a pain, and sometimes I am working on something private when they open the door. I would like to be able to make it unopenable with a coin without unscrewing anything. One of my ideas is to wedge something in the lock, but then I might not be able to unlock it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32617" LastEditorUserId="32617" LastEditDate="2021-04-07T12:25:59.220" LastActivityDate="2021-04-07T12:25:59.220" Title="How do I stop my room's lock from being opened with a coin without unscrewing it?" Tags="&lt;locks&gt;&lt;security&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="10" FavoriteCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24604" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24617" CreationDate="2021-03-24T11:13:32.850" Score="0" ViewCount="229" Body="&lt;p&gt;I sit in a room using my computer with my back to the door and headphones on. I'd like to be alerted when someone comes into the room by some visual indicator (or a noise in my headphones I guess!). The arrangement of the room is such that a mirror won't work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Can anyone think of a way of doing this, ideally without trailing wires around the room? I guess some sort of door sensor or possibly a PIR sensor would be involved.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit based on confusion in the comments. The room is roughly an L-shape, with me in the &amp;quot;foot&amp;quot; of the L with my back to the angle, and with the door at the other end of the &amp;quot;back&amp;quot; of the L. Let's see if I can do a diagram...&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;pre&gt;&lt;code&gt;door&#xA;---/---&#xA;|     |&#xA;|     |&#xA;|     |&#xA;|     ----------&#xA;|            |  |&#xA;|         me |  | desk&#xA;|            |  |&#xA;-----------------&#xA;&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10973" LastEditorUserId="10973" LastEditDate="2021-03-24T14:25:53.507" LastActivityDate="2021-03-29T18:32:58.013" Title="How to be alerted when someone enters my room" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;technology&gt;" AnswerCount="6" CommentCount="12" FavoriteCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24605" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24604" CreationDate="2021-03-24T11:51:25.260" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you have a webcam, aim it so that the door is in view. There are many programs (including the ubiquitous Zoom) that will let you float a little webcam pane over your other windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22214" LastActivityDate="2021-03-24T11:51:25.260" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24606" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24603" CreationDate="2021-03-24T13:45:53.983" Score="10" Body="&lt;p&gt;At its simplest, a door hook on the inside of your door will do the job for about $2. at a hardware store. You twist the hook into one side of the door and the loop on the door frame (or vise-versa). &lt;br&gt; No tools needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/udsyM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/udsyM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;![![wire door hook&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; also &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j57bb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j57bb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;… A simple request on the outside of your door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2021-03-24T14:50:50.210" LastActivityDate="2021-03-24T14:50:50.210" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24607" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24604" CreationDate="2021-03-24T15:21:12.717" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use two mirrors to see the door from your computer&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place a small mirror to the right of your computer monitor. Angle it so that when you're facing your monitor, you can see the reflection of the wall directly behind you -- and more importantly, you can see the corner of the two walls that are behind and to the right of you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the corner of the two walls that are behind and to the right of you, stand an upright mirror, on a 45-degree angle. It should be angled so you can see the door to your room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the diagram that I've included, the green dashed line represents your line of sight. The two mirrors should cost you only about $20 (at least where I live).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NUrcO.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NUrcO.png&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4198" LastActivityDate="2021-03-24T15:21:12.717" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24608" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24604" CreationDate="2021-03-24T15:23:32.193" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;According to your illustration, you can solve your dilemma by turning 90° to your left and relocating your desk and relevant accessories accordingly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Your visual alert would be caused by someone or something interrupting your visual field.&#xA;No investment is necessary and no technical intervention is obvious.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The change might be refreshing. If you were facing a window, the glare reduction would be beneficial. If you were facing a wall, nothing much will be lost.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT&lt;/strong&gt;: You can create a nice background on the wall behind you for your online meetings using the money you save on unnecessary technology&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2021-03-24T15:38:09.263" LastActivityDate="2021-03-24T15:38:09.263" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24609" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24604" CreationDate="2021-03-24T15:48:52.757" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;At its simplest, a door hook on the inside of your door will do the job for about $2. at a hardware store. You twist the hook into one side of the door and the loop on the door frame (or vise-versa). &lt;br&gt; No tools needed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/udsyM.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/udsyM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;![![wire door hook&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; also &lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j57bb.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/j57bb.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;… A simple request on the outside of your door.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-03-24T15:48:52.757" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24612" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19239" CreationDate="2021-03-25T02:36:35.527" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Clear nail Polish. Just paint a thin layer and let it dry. Problem solved&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33367" LastActivityDate="2021-03-25T02:36:35.527" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24614" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13855" CreationDate="2021-03-25T12:28:23.667" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just shave your head, your life will be better if you do it, trust me. My life is much easier because I shaved my head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33371" LastActivityDate="2021-03-25T12:28:23.667" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24617" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24604" CreationDate="2021-03-26T17:20:55.640" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could get a wireless door alarm that allows you to have put it on silent and just have a visual alert, for example &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Sensor-BITIWEND-Operating-Receiver/dp/B07WMNKGCP&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Sensor-BITIWEND-Operating-Receiver/dp/B07WMNKGCP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Similar things exist with PIR sensors&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33378" LastActivityDate="2021-03-26T17:20:55.640" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24620" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4162" CreationDate="2021-03-27T21:23:53.810" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What I do Is I put anti bac in it and then I mix it it and leave in the fridge in a pot for 48hours and then it becomes all shiny.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34383" LastEditorUserId="6994" LastEditDate="2021-03-30T11:56:44.857" LastActivityDate="2021-03-30T11:56:44.857" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24624" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="22565" CreationDate="2021-03-29T09:51:30.570" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just wash the pumpkin seeds thorough strainer buy rubbing the seeds against each other then immediately roast (bake) them to golden color 180 C&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;They will be easier to crack also will be tastier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34392" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2021-03-29T17:58:45.273" LastActivityDate="2021-03-29T17:58:45.273" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24625" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24604" CreationDate="2021-03-29T18:32:58.013" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Just &lt;strong&gt;lock your door&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;People who want to enter would likely knock or call out. Even if they don't, trying the handle is likely to make some noise. Either way, you will be in control of when people are admitted to the room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2021-03-29T18:32:58.013" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24627" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-03-31T17:35:03.483" Score="2" ViewCount="109" Body="&lt;p&gt;I need some ideas on how to make a circle pattern on a large piece of paper, e.g. A0 ISO format.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have searched for a special paint roller online but in my case the circles must be 60mm equaly spaced and this seems to be too specific, so I think I'll have to develop my own tool to achieve this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="31960" LastEditorUserId="31960" LastEditDate="2021-03-31T18:32:49.063" LastActivityDate="2021-04-02T07:00:51.680" Title="How to paint a circle pattern on a big piece of paper" Tags="&lt;paper&gt;&lt;paint&gt;&lt;automation&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24628" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24630" CreationDate="2021-04-01T03:36:33.403" Score="5" ViewCount="802" Body="&lt;p&gt;I just spilled water on my history textbook. It only hit the first 30 pages and the cover, but I still feel bad that it got wet. Any way to restore it completely so that the wet pages aren't noticeably different from the dry ones?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33219" LastActivityDate="2021-04-08T19:19:49.793" Title="Effective ways to dry out books?" Tags="&lt;books&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24630" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24628" CreationDate="2021-04-01T06:58:50.960" Score="7" Body="&lt;h2&gt;The passive solution&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put paper towels, tissue paper, toilet paper or anything that absorbs water well between &lt;strong&gt;every single page that got damp&lt;/strong&gt;. Make sure that part of the paper towels stick out of the book to transport moisture from inside the book to outside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Close the book and turn it so the damp side faces down.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If possible, but a sturdy board that is bigger than the book on top. This could be a (clean) kitchen cutting board, a shelf board or some crafting wood you have laying around.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put something &lt;strong&gt;very heavy&lt;/strong&gt; on top. A stack of 3 books is not enough, it should be 10 thick books, or a big, heavy flower pot (take care it doesn't tip over), or a stack of packs of sugar, flour or whatever is heavy and not perishable. The weight must be enough to force all pages of the book to lay completely flat. Make sure the weight is evenly distributed over the whole area of the book.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Wait 3 - 5 days (depending on the relative humidity where you live)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;The active solution&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Warning!&lt;/strong&gt; This could damage the printing of the book. Please test this solution on an area of unimportant text first (like a page count or some note on the inside cover).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Heat an iron to the lowest setting and make sure the steam function is deactivated.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Open the book to a dampened page and lay it on a flat and sturdy surface&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Lay a paper towel on top of the page&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Press the iron down onto the paper towel without moving it around. Apply pressure to the iron to straighten out the paper. The heat will dry the page at the same time.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the book was printed with toner (laser printer technology) then heat might melt the toner and make it stick to the paper towel. Toner melts at approximately 110°C / 230°F. If you notice small black spots on the paper towel, then the heat of your iron is too much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="34424" LastEditDate="2021-04-01T14:43:57.200" LastActivityDate="2021-04-01T14:43:57.200" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24631" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24627" CreationDate="2021-04-01T07:24:06.450" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The fastest method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;in a drawing program, create an A0-sized document and draw the circles where you want them. I'd draw one circle, copy it, then copy both of them until you have one row, then copy/paste that row. Use the Align and Distribute tools to get an even pattern.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Send to a print shop to be printed on A0.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The cheapest method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Along the edges of the paper, mark where you want the centerlines of the circles to be.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Draw lines between those centerline marks.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use calipers to draw circles around each point where two lines cross.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2021-04-01T07:24:06.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24632" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="15145" CreationDate="2021-04-01T14:13:51.817" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;I needed to sleep in a lit room without an eye mask on a cycling trip.  What I did have with me was a &lt;em&gt;neck tube&lt;/em&gt; (a.k.a. neck warmer/Buff). Folded over 3-4 times that was effect and comfortable, and stayed on better lying down than sleep masks.  The advantage is that it forms a very wide band, spreading the load.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I was buying one with that in mind I'd get a black one like &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ruffnek.co.uk/collections/men/products/classic-black-scarf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;; the one I used was cheaper and only printed with black and a pattern, but 4 layers was sufficiently opaque.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You could also use one of these over an existing sleep mask for a snug fit.  They have the added advantage of securing earplugs, which are often needed at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4036" LastActivityDate="2021-04-01T14:13:51.817" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24633" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7119" CreationDate="2021-04-01T15:39:38.183" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;If it is just around the edge of the glass I take a thin credit card and put a clorox wipe around it and slide it around the edges.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34428" LastActivityDate="2021-04-01T15:39:38.183" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24634" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24628" CreationDate="2021-04-01T15:48:30.963" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Freeze your book.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did kind of remembered it, a google search did confirm it, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.treehugger.com/how-save-wet-book-4858324#:%7E:text=Pop%20the%20book%20in%20the,48%20hours%20of%20water%20damage.&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this is the first site I found.&lt;/a&gt; This &lt;a href=&quot;https://apps.lib.umich.edu/files/files/wetbooks-1.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;PDF file from a university&lt;/a&gt; an other.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the getting wet was from clean water you should put your book in the freezer as soon as you can, and leave it there for a while. No need to package it, if you leave it in the freezer till it is dry you do not need to do anything about it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most people will take it out while frozen and dry it in an other way.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the water was not clean, like coffee, the book will not become clean from freezing. Taking off as much colored 'water' before you freeze will be better.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Drying a book in the freezer can take long. Think in months for a book gone really wet. Both sites I link to have alternative methods as well, which are basically also what is covered in the other answer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2021-04-01T15:48:30.963" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24635" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24627" CreationDate="2021-04-01T20:06:35.880" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;A hands on cheap method:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Cut a disk of the right size out of a sponge. A thin sponge cloth as used in doing dishes will do, a thicker one will also work.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Put a thin layer of paint on a plate, put your sponge disk in the paint and then use it to mark your spots.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Try it on a spare piece of paper, to see how much paint you need and how much presure, both taking up paint and releasing it.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;You will need to add to the paint in the plate as you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For freehand work that is all you need. It will be more tidy if you mark out where to place the dots.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Use gloves and/or paint you can wash off you hands.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Back in school we used string glued to a bit of wood with a handle. If you need to do many spots you can also do that or glue the sponge to a backing and handle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2021-04-01T20:06:35.880" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24636" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24627" CreationDate="2021-04-01T23:39:00.130" Score="0" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;take an awl.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;tie a rope to it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;to the other end of the rope, at the required distance,&#xA;tie a pencil.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;stick an awl into a sheet of paper.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;twist a pencil around it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;voila !!! )))&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;ps: to reduce the length of the radius&#xA;you need to wind the rope around the pencil&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34433" LastActivityDate="2021-04-01T23:39:00.130" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24637" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24628" CreationDate="2021-04-02T06:51:24.367" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;While I support the notions in Elmy's answer I wanted to point out that there's a risk with the passive solution that the pages will end up bound together depending on contaminants in the liquid/whether the pages are coated or impregnated with anything to make them glossy (etc), that is water soluble. If you think about papier-mâché modelling; wet paper with a gluey water soluble substance as a binder might well be what you've effectively ended up with&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As such, if you believe that your pages will stick to whatever you interleave them with I would suggest perhaps aluminum foil or sarin (cling) wrap as an interleaving material and relying on some forced airflow on the book edges after it had been considerably weighted down - moisture will gradually diffuse to the dry page edge but it will take a looong time&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also prepare your expectations; your desire of &amp;quot;so I can't tell it got wet&amp;quot; may never be achievable in the same way the MDF wood expands when it gets wet and your Ikea cabinet door ends up ruined, so do paper fibers and you may forever be able to tell where the wet spot was from appearance or feel. You should be able to control some of the waviness that will otherwise occur but an exact reversion will likely be unattainable&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2021-04-02T06:51:24.367" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24638" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24627" CreationDate="2021-04-02T07:00:51.680" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Find something, like a jar or tin can, that has a 60mm diameter and dip it in a shallow tray of paint then press it onto the paper. If the cans are cheap, glue several together (hot melt glue gun?) with a dedicated spacer (bits of wood cut to the length you want?) so you can stamp several circles at the same time&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You might be able to skip the paint and just put the paper on something slightly soft (a small thin cardboard sheet that you move as you move the can, like from a breakfast cereal box) behind and then press the can down hard leaving an impression in the paper - you say it's for a guide as to where to glue other things, so not having the paper surface contaminated with paint will probably aid adhesion whereas a layer of paint then means you've got your things glued to your paint, which is stuck to your paper ie two stages of glueing and more likely to fail&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2021-04-02T07:00:51.680" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24639" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24640" CreationDate="2021-04-02T08:52:12.797" Score="1" ViewCount="62" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suffer from hyperhidrosis (not excessive), and one of the symptoms is clammy palms. No amount of handwashing will help, within 10 minutes my hands feel clammy again. When I hold my computer mouse, I leave a damp residue when I take my hand off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have a quick-win for preventing/reducing sweaty/clammy palms?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30056" LastActivityDate="2021-04-02T10:38:22.630" Title="Any quick wins for hyperhidrosis?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24640" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24639" CreationDate="2021-04-02T10:38:22.630" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I too have this excess perspiration problem. My feet and palms sweat so much that it's difficult to do any sort of work. And while working with others, it's too embarrassing when we share things like pen or helping them with their things, as we leave some sweat on those things. Even shaking hands is too embarrassing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are 2 ways:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/s?k=antiperspirant+lotion&amp;amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_1&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Antiperspirant lotions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cotton+gloves&amp;amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Cotton gloves&lt;/a&gt; (doesn't reduce sweat, but you won't have irritation while doing things)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use antiperspirant lotions, these reduce sweat but some may be allergic to these lotions. These lotions work but sometimes, I sweat a lot even after applying them. Some people may find these allergic, so choose the one which fits you the best.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I was in my school, I used to wear cotton gloves while writing and using computer as I sweated way too much than now in school and even holding a pen was irritating (I think you understand what I mean).&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;So keep a pair of gloves in your pocket, use them when you feel you're about to sweat.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32656" LastActivityDate="2021-04-02T10:38:22.630" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24641" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="18332" CreationDate="2021-04-02T11:48:08.747" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The best way to keep 2ltr cold drinks fizzy is to save 4 x  500ml water bottles and transfer the drink into those. Huge price saving as well over the 500ml soda.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34436" LastActivityDate="2021-04-02T11:48:08.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24644" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23482" CreationDate="2021-04-03T21:07:06.873" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I'm surprised that no one spoke about the AlertMe device from ResqMe, the same company that makes the famous emergency window breaker and seat belt cutter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It kinds of (not the same level of monitoring) add the driver monitoring system to older vehicles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here is a direct link &lt;a href=&quot;https://resqme.com/product/alertme/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://resqme.com/product/alertme/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33372" LastActivityDate="2021-04-03T21:07:06.873" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24648" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-04-05T05:12:34.267" Score="2" ViewCount="417" Body="&lt;p&gt;I trod in some Blu-tack. It is now stuck into the tread and to the rubber sole of a very expensive pair of shoes. Using the shoes with the Blu-tack still adhered to the sole is not really an option; tiny bits get stuck to the flooring tiles and to the carpet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have tried:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;scraping the Blu-tack of the shoe with a knife&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;digging the Blue-tack out of the tread with a knife, a wooden pick,&#xA;and a metal pick&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;lightly sandpapering the Blu-tack&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;cooling the shoes (initially in a refrigerator and then in a -18 C&#xA;freezer) in the hope of hardening the Blu-tack before trying each of steps 1-3 again&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have succeeded in removing very small amounts of the stuff, but large amounts are still stuck to, and into, the rubber. Is there any reliable method for removing the Blu-tack and leaving the shoes in reasonable condition?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34451" LastActivityDate="2021-04-05T20:30:40.007" Title="Removing Blu-tak from rubber" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24649" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24648" CreationDate="2021-04-05T06:53:51.203" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;It seems from your description that your flooring is doing a reasonable job of removing the blu-tack so it must be possible to remove :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would mechanically scrape as much as I could using a knife, cocktail stick/kebab skewer, screwdriver or similar and then for the final remaining bits I would repeatedly and firmly dab them with a lump of blu tack (possibly the stuff you've already removed if you don't have any other available) - you're aiming to get the blu tack to stick to itself in increasing amounts by repeated dabbing removing more and more tack from the shoe (rotate the tack around in your hand so a different part is used each dab). You're not aiming to repeat the exercise that caused the initial problem, ie don't plaster the tack on the shoe and leave it to improve its adhesion&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Most sticky things in this life respond well to being removed by repeated dabbing with another piece of themselves&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25171" LastActivityDate="2021-04-05T06:53:51.203" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24651" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24648" CreationDate="2021-04-05T15:21:43.567" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;My experience is that BluTac seems to get softer and happier to stick to more BluTac if mechanically worked and warmed up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34453" LastActivityDate="2021-04-05T15:21:43.567" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24652" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4221" CreationDate="2021-04-05T15:34:29.157" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fitness walking aka walking in a faster pace than regular, let's say a step or two behind your jogging/running pace. It really works &amp;amp; you get to exercise as the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23189" LastActivityDate="2021-04-05T15:34:29.157" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24653" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24648" CreationDate="2021-04-05T20:30:40.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do you have access to an engine-powered pressure washer? Put on your goggles, affix the shoe to a strong post and blast the Blu-tack out of the cracks and crevices with the fan-shaped high pressure stream. I've done this on automotive floor mats to remove tar and chewing gum with no damage.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22949" LastActivityDate="2021-04-05T20:30:40.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24657" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24658" CreationDate="2021-04-05T23:03:43.487" Score="2" ViewCount="122" Body="&lt;p&gt;My body shape makes it very hard for me to tuck any shirt in my pants. My waist is very small, around 27 inches resting which is a size XXS, but my shoulders are between size medium and large (mens).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So if I wear a size medium shirt, the waist and torso area is so big that when I tuck it in it looks silly with the fabric folding everywhere and leaving a big void of empty space in the shirt on my lower back area and I end up looking like a scarecrow.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What should I do to my shirts to allow me to tuck them in? Do I ask to tailor the waist or is there a better option?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34457" LastActivityDate="2021-04-20T07:14:30.203" Title="How to tuck in shirt if waist is too small?" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24658" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24657" CreationDate="2021-04-06T01:05:12.640" Score="3" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you're going to get some new shirts, buying the shirt material and getting stitched from a tailor according to your size would be the best way.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You could also get your old shirts altered from a tailor.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;There are also some hacks like&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Doing a military tuck&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/s?k=shirt+garters+for+men&amp;amp;crid=W9ZA2ZLNP5D6&amp;amp;sprefix=shirt+ga%2Caps%2C411&amp;amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_8&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;shirt garters&lt;/a&gt;. These help in keeping your shirt tucked in. If you again find excess material,  first fold your shirts like in the military tuck method and clip the garter on the fold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoEhmxYrN4A&amp;amp;ab_channel=RealMenRealStyle&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Video Courtesy for the military tuck and grater methods&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32656" LastActivityDate="2021-04-06T01:05:12.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24659" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-04-06T21:16:58.867" Score="2" ViewCount="93" Body="&lt;p&gt;I drink about 100 cups of coffee per month... and now I'd like to find a practical way of getting the coffee grounds out of the used Nespresso capsules - so that I can use it as a fertilizer!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jSCFV.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/jSCFV.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Used coffee capsule&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34478" LastEditorUserId="6973" LastEditDate="2021-04-07T17:49:47.347" LastActivityDate="2021-04-07T17:49:47.347" Title="How to extract coffee grounds from used Nespresso capsules?" Tags="&lt;kitchen&gt;&lt;drinks&gt;&lt;gardening&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24660" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24659" CreationDate="2021-04-07T10:02:59.230" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can just chop it open with a big knife, as can be seen in this YouTube video: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXhvZC4wNA0&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXhvZC4wNA0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2021-04-07T10:02:59.230" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24661" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24685" CreationDate="2021-04-07T12:17:15.340" Score="1" ViewCount="146" Body="&lt;p&gt;1 year before: we bought a house&#xA;~5 months later: The backyard is muddy&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I figured that the problem was the elevation, it looks something like this (\_), since its flat in the front, it got messed up by mud, is there anything i can do?&#xA;The warranty of the house came twice and did nothing more that just put grass on top of the mud (of course it did not worked at all)&#xA;What can I do?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34489" LastActivityDate="2021-04-22T09:23:14.060" Title="How to &quot;fix&quot; my muddy backyard" Tags="&lt;home&gt;&lt;gardening&gt;&lt;environment&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24667" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20061" CreationDate="2021-04-08T19:53:33.070" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Needed a 2025 for my watch. I already had a bunch of 2016s - .9mm too thin. A dime was too thick to fill the gap so -- I mashed the dime with a hammer on an anvil til it was the perfect thickness. This also had the benefit of spreading out the diameter of the dime so it matched the battery, for better contact. It works!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34501" LastActivityDate="2021-04-08T19:53:33.070" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24668" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-04-10T09:25:01.787" Score="3" ViewCount="599" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a new watch with a steel wristband (or strap).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/nAgY9.jpg&quot; width=&quot;420&quot; /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I had a few similar ones in the past. From that experience, the strap gets dirty and is very difficult to clean due to its complicated shape with crevices between the links. But worse, when exercising, the metal reacts with sweat (oxidises or something), leaving black residue on the wrist. I want to prevent this.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For reasons I'm not getting into, I don't want to replace the strap with a silicone one or something else naturally inert. Instead, I'm thinking of spraying or otherwise applying a thin protective layer to the inner surface, such as rubber, silicone or some such.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So far, I've tried (on a piece of old one):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;PVA glue. When dried, it leaves a nearly perfect transparent film. Unfortunately, it is not waterproof: it clouds and wrinkles when exposed to water. It can be dried again, but it will likely peel off before it does from the constant skin contact.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Some masking liquids (used for model painting). They leave a more rubber-like layer, but, of course, peel off too easily (by design). Most of them are also even less water-resistant and all are coloured (which I almost don't mind, but transparent is preferable).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also have some silicone, but it is too thick to be applied evenly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's easy enough to apply a sticky tape of some sort, but even the best one won't conform to the surface of this complexity, and dirt will happily get under it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Any other ideas?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30753" LastEditorUserId="30753" LastEditDate="2021-04-10T10:00:05.933" LastActivityDate="2021-05-11T02:01:42.410" Title="Apply a rubber or other insulating layer to a metal watch band" Tags="&lt;adhesive&gt;" AnswerCount="9" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24669" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24668" CreationDate="2021-04-10T16:00:19.273" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If the circumstances require you to know the time, &lt;strong&gt;use another kind of timepiece&lt;/strong&gt; such as a pocket watch or on a lanyard around your neck. I have a smart phone that will tell me the time when/if I ask and/or announced periodically. Time pieces can be attached to handy reference surfaces such as a wall or object.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the circumstances require you to have a stylish, intricately shaped object around your wrist under various circumstances, consider &lt;strong&gt;applying a smooth layer around your wrist&lt;/strong&gt; to insulate you from the object and its acquired filth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If the circumstances require you to engage in activity which is strenuous or dirty enough to require you to wash before you continue with normal activity, consider &lt;strong&gt;removing the inappropriate article&lt;/strong&gt; (ss bracelet) &lt;strong&gt;during that activity&lt;/strong&gt;. Slip it into your pocket.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the circumstances require you to engage in activity which is mutually exclusive to your desires, &lt;strong&gt;reconsider your choice for either&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-04-10T16:00:19.273" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24670" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24668" CreationDate="2021-04-10T16:06:40.893" Score="4" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;I think applying &lt;strong&gt;Acrylic Liquid Monomer&lt;/strong&gt; which are used for Artificial nails may be useful.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;While exercising, in case you need your watch to be worn, try consider wearing a &lt;strong&gt;sweat wristband&lt;/strong&gt;(they're available in different thicknesses and length) and wear your watch over it. It may not be that good in appearance but will protect the metal of your watch from corrosion.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32656" LastActivityDate="2021-04-10T16:06:40.893" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24671" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24668" CreationDate="2021-04-10T17:18:47.263" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Various kinds of elastic coating materials are available that might serve your purpose for a thin flexible insulating layer against your skin and your articulated watch bracelet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have used Liquid Latex (Web search) for various purposes and while it is not meant to be permanent, it is easy to work with and cures to a flexible material. All sizes are available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have not used Liquid Rubber™ but the characteristics described for the product may be good for your intentions. Again, a search for the material will be easy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;No matter the material you use, best results will probably be by applying (by brush) your coating on only those surfaces that touch your skin and by avoiding any articulating parts which do not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-04-10T17:18:47.263" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24672" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24668" CreationDate="2021-04-10T22:07:01.053" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would expect silicone to be a good material for this: its flexible, inert, water resistant, reasonably hard-wearing, and sticks to metal.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You said that regular silicone sealant is too thick; you could try silicone seam sealer (marketed for sealing silnylon camping gear) which is more liquid.  There are also various DIY methods of diluting silicone for this purpose, though none seem to be particularly good.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34531" LastActivityDate="2021-04-10T22:07:01.053" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24676" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-04-11T22:26:42.257" Score="2" ViewCount="148" Body="&lt;p&gt;The goal is to get myself out of bed each morning, AND to prevent myself from eating too many cookies, but also to reward myself with a cookie every so often.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If I have a reason - &amp;quot;You can eat a cookie tonight if you get out of bed to get the cookie out of storage now&amp;quot; - then I feel like I'll be much more likely to get up.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think the ideal solution would be a box that can't be broken into without breaking it, that has a clock on it, and can only be opened between 8am and 9am each day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've looked at &amp;quot;The Kitchen Safe&amp;quot; which is a box that locks for X amount of time, then opens, which would prevent me from eating my reward until it's time to, but it doesn't automatically lock afterwards, you have to manually re-lock it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have seen very expensive and professional lock pads that I don't fully understand that unlock at certain times each day, but I don't even know where to begin installing those or learning how to use them. From what I understand they attach to your safe and prevent the safe from being opened, but... I think I'd need some training to understand how to install and use them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34551" LastActivityDate="2021-04-20T01:08:54.377" Title="How would you have a rewarding snack like cookies locked away, and only accessible at a certain time each day?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24677" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24676" CreationDate="2021-04-12T00:33:08.093" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Rather than investing in home security equipment and facilities, you could put appropriate snacks (dry, wrapped, not needing refrigeration, etc.) in a &lt;strong&gt;rented bank safety deposit box&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will have access to it only when your branch is open and the vault is available. That should limit you successfully.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Insofar as getting you 'up,' there's very little chance you can get to the bank and your snacks otherwise.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-04-12T00:33:08.093" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24678" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24676" CreationDate="2021-04-12T19:26:22.247" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should separate the tasks and find independent solutions, otherwise you'll replace your problems with others, like&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;eating junk food for breakfast&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;eating a whole pack of cookies when they become available.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Be careful too not to fall into the &lt;a href=&quot;https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/66377/what-is-the-xy-problem&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;XY problem&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; where you get training in how to use a safe, when if you need training the real problem isn't about safes, but personal motivation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution to getting out of bed is&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;place a loud alarm clock &lt;strong&gt;out of reach&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;place a second alarm clock &lt;strong&gt;in another room&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They can only be turned off by getting out of bed, and leaving the bedroom. If you still need sleep, either go to bed earlier, or get some counselling, or make a more extreme alarm as a colleague once did:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;connect a vacuum cleaner or other loud appliance to a timeswitch, again it must not be possible to switch it off without getting out of bed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My solution to eating too many cookies is one or more of&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;buy one small pack each day so it won't be too bad if you eat them all&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;every time you desire one, just put it off for a little while&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;ration the cookies by putting one in separate tubs marked with the time you can have one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Above all, be sure to identify the &lt;em&gt;causes&lt;/em&gt; of these problems, as well as dealing with the symptoms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;HR&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Edit: following the comment posted below, another solution to rationing the not-cookies is&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get the help of a trusted neighbour. Tell them the idea, give them the not-cookies, and when and how many to let you have. If you ask at other times, they must say NO.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2021-04-14T07:01:52.550" LastActivityDate="2021-04-14T07:01:52.550" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24680" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24668" CreationDate="2021-04-14T15:43:30.020" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use one of those charity/promotional silicone wristbands that were ubiquitous a few years back - put that on your wrist and then wear the watch over it (depending on the relative width of the band vs watch you may need more than one). This will give you a flexible silicone layer in between your skin and the metal, while remaining non-permanent and also effectively invisible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While they're not as a prevalent as they were previously they are still widely available, durable and inexpensive - you could probably even get a sample from a promotional goods company for a nominal cost or even free.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the size of your wrist you may need to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Shrink-a-Silicone-Bracelet&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;shrink&lt;/a&gt; the wristband to get a snugger fit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="25702" LastActivityDate="2021-04-14T15:43:30.020" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24681" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-04-16T21:12:52.247" Score="2" ViewCount="109" Body="&lt;p&gt;In some common operating systems, including Windows, both the forward slash and backslash are reserved characters that cannot be used in filenames.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Yet sometimes one has a good reason to want to include such characters in a filename.  What I currently do is replace all forward slashes with the string &lt;code&gt;!fslash!&lt;/code&gt; and all backslashes with the string &lt;code&gt;!bslash!&lt;/code&gt; when I want to indicate one of those characters in a filename.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better hack than what I am already doing?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="9463" LastActivityDate="2021-04-16T22:39:24.827" Title="Hack to indicate a forward slash or backslash in a filename when those are reserved characters?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;organization&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24683" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-04-16T22:22:11.553" Score="2" ViewCount="64" Body="&lt;p&gt;Here is a challenging problem: I want to find out who owns a painting. The painting in question is a minor work by an important European impressionist-era artist. If it were to be auctioned today, it would probably sell for at least $2 million. It was last seen when it sold at auction in the early 1980s. However, the buyer was private and anonymous.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have sent emails to academic specialists who are experts in the artist and they do not respond to my messages. I talked to one professor who is an expert in 19th-century fine art and she told me that a few key European dealers probably know who has the painting, but they will not reveal anything to me because they consider such information to be a professional or trade secret.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I sent an email inquiry to a famous Dutch &amp;quot;art detective&amp;quot; offering to hire him to identify the painting's owner, but he made no answer to my inquiry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, I am stumped. How do I find out who owns the painting? Legally, of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2021-04-16T22:22:11.553" Title="How can I find out who owns a painting? (legally)" Tags="&lt;search&gt;&lt;lost-and-found&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24684" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24681" CreationDate="2021-04-16T22:39:24.827" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you do not need it to look like a slash, you can use a different substitution character.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you want the character to actually look like a slash, you can use the division slash, unicode U+2215.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The best option for the backslash alternative is probably the double backslash character, unicode U+244A.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2021-04-16T22:39:24.827" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24685" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24661" CreationDate="2021-04-16T22:44:40.227" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;The easiest option might be to build a drywell, assuming you cannot buid a conventional drain for some reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A drywell is a round pit that goes straight down and is filled with rocks and drains the water to a permeable layer. This only works if you have a permeable layer below the clay or whatever that is currently trapping the water. Permeable layers are generally course sand.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Of course, you can always hire a drilling company to find a deep permeable layer. When they dig the hole, they line it until it reaches the permeable layer. Can get expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5292" LastActivityDate="2021-04-16T22:44:40.227" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24686" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24661" CreationDate="2021-04-19T14:09:36.943" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could add dirt to your yard to level it out. My grandparents had the same problem and they added dirt to the part of the yard that was flat and made it go at an angle so the water would not make the yard muddy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user34596" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2021-04-19T14:16:39.203" LastActivityDate="2021-04-19T14:16:39.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24687" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24592" CreationDate="2021-04-19T14:31:45.623" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have this problem myself sometimes, it does not leave my throat or tongue sore but it leaves them dry. the problem could be because you have bigger tonsils than normal (that is my reason for having the same problem). One way to stop the problem is but getting your tonsils removed. And your nose could still be clogged even if you can breathe through it, so before making the big decision of getting your tonsils removed you might want to try a netty pot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user34596" LastActivityDate="2021-04-19T14:31:45.623" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24688" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13855" CreationDate="2021-04-19T14:54:44.353" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Get all of your hair wet (you can use the bathroom sink)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Comb your hair&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Dry your hair with a towel&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Comb your hair again&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user34596" LastActivityDate="2021-04-19T14:54:44.353" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24691" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="21438" CreationDate="2021-04-19T17:37:20.110" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Don't touch the receipt a lot, because the oils in your hands will strip the ink off the receipt. So handling the receipt with a glove would be best, and store the receipt in a plastic bag.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user34596" LastActivityDate="2021-04-19T17:37:20.110" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24692" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24676" CreationDate="2021-04-20T01:08:54.377" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;@weather-vane helped me realize that my question is a bit too broad. But, I'm going to try to provide info on what I found that works for at least part of the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The Igloohome smart padlock now allows you to set a recurring PIN that is only accessible for a certain amount of time each day. Note that there are some caveats, but in spite of these caveats, this is the ONLY padlock I could find that would let me lock something except for a certain duration each day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You have to use a separate PIN for each day of the week. One for Mondays, one for Tuesdays, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You'll have to set up your igloohome account, set up the recurring PINs, then give your account info to a friend so you can only access the padlock with your recurring PINs. They'll have your master PIN and account login to unlock the padlock if you ever decide to use it for another purpose.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for a container to be padlocked - I'm still working on that. The &amp;quot;Plano Storage Trunk - 68qt&amp;quot; I got from amazon is the size I wanted, but the padlock doesn't fit through the opening, and the container can be opened from both sides, so I'd need two padlocks, which is just more trouble than it's worth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for keeping a reward locked away for a certain time each day - I believe the combination of padlock and box, when I find one, will work out. Will keep you posted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;As for getting myself out of bed each day - again I think that the padlock and box may work out, when I find the right box. Will keep you posted.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34551" LastActivityDate="2021-04-20T01:08:54.377" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24693" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-04-20T05:58:56.337" Score="4" ViewCount="216" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fasting causes bad breath, and as a muslim I fast these days.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It is permissible to brush your teeth whilst fasting but it does not help. I think the bad smell has nothing to do with mouth and is coming from stomach or something.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And chewing gum is not permissible during Ramadan and would count as breaking your fast. The reason for this is because of the sugar and other ingredients that the chewing gum contains, as you would be swallowing it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can I get rid of the bad smell without breaking my fast?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34598" LastEditorUserId="34598" LastEditDate="2021-04-20T06:04:25.877" LastActivityDate="2021-05-24T10:27:35.163" Title="How to get rid of bad breath while fasting?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;smell&gt;" AnswerCount="4" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24694" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24657" CreationDate="2021-04-20T06:29:37.627" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Tailoring shirts is certainly not an easy craft, but if your shirt fits you well around the shoulders, it's very easy to adapt the waist hem to your body.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, practice with an old shirt. If you get a good fit once, you can repeat the same process with any new shirt.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The easiest is the pinch method (&lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/vf5e70W3M2g&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;see it in action here&lt;/a&gt;):&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Put your shirt on, but inside out. The inner seams must be on the outside.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Pinch the fabric all along the side seams together until you get a good fit. It must not be skin thight, but still close to the body.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the sleeves are too baggy, you can pinch the underside of the sleeve as well, but you must keep them wider than skin tight, otherwise you won't have room to move your shoulders or ellbow.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Secure the fabric with safety pins or straight pins along the line where your fingers pinch it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Carefully take off your shirt and lay it flat (still inside out).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Sew along the line you marked with the needles, either up to shortly before the armhole (if the sleeves are ok) or all the way to the wrist (if your sleeves are too baggy).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If the amount of fabric you took in is small (less than an inch), you can probably leave the seam as it is. If you took in a lot of fabric, the excess will bunch up and show on the outside. The video I linked above shows how to trim and clean the seams.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sewing straight lines is the easiest thing you can do on a sewing machine. You align the fabric, push the pedal and the machine does the rest for you. Once you finished sewing, Lay the new side seam flat on an ironing board and press the excess fabric towards the back of the shirt to make the lines look crisp.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have a sewing machine, &lt;strong&gt;do not use fabric glue!&lt;/strong&gt; That will ruin your shirts with stains. Instead, there are some tools you can use, like &lt;a href=&quot;https://zipseam.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ZipSeam&lt;/a&gt;, which you can see in action in &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/Ks7_F3d2Jq4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this video&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you adapted the side seams, but now the fabric is bunching up in the back, you'll need to add small back darts. If you found the adaption of the side seams easy enough, adding darts is no more complicated than that.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2021-04-20T07:14:30.203" LastActivityDate="2021-04-20T07:14:30.203" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24695" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24693" CreationDate="2021-04-20T13:40:27.007" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can use non-alcoholic mouthwash to help your bad breath. You do not want mouthwash with alcohol in it because it will kill all the germs in your mouth and you don't want that. Your mouth has good and bad germs and you want to keep the good germs. Non-alcoholic mouthwash kills mostly the bad germs in your mouth. A water pick flosser is also another good way to help get rid of bad breath. The water pick will help you get the phlegm off your tonsils. Phlegm could be the cause of your bad breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerDisplayName="user34596" LastActivityDate="2021-04-20T13:40:27.007" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24699" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13477" CreationDate="2021-04-21T06:43:24.453" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Restoring a faded thermal paper is quite simple. Here are 3 ways to do so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1 – Scan and digitally restore it (as everyone else mentioned)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Assuming that the paper’s surface is still white (not yellowish, brownish or blackish), scan the receipt just as you would a colored photo. Open the image in a photo editing software, like Adobe Photoshop, and make a negative of it by adjusting certain image settings. You should find these options in the tools provided in the software.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 – Apply heat to it.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you’re no Photoshop genius, you can try restoring it the old-fashioned way: by gently applying heat to the thermal paper.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Set your hair dryer on medium and then blow hot air directly towards the receipt until the text becomes visible. You can also heat the receipt using a light bulb if you don’t own a hairdryer.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Regardless of the heat source, never try to apply heat on the front as this will cause the whole thing to turn black. Keep the source of heat a few inches away from the BACK of the receipt and make sure to pay close attention to whether the heat is reaching the faded paper or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also, you may want to wash your hands or wear protective gloves before handling the receipts. As mentioned, water and oil (the natural oil produced by the skin included) can contribute to fading. With oily or sweaty hands, you might get distorted text and images, rendering your efforts to restore the faded receipts useless.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3 - Coat it with a heat-insulating material, or replace the thermally-sensitive ink with thermally-insensitive ink&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also I read from those who experimented that by applying highlighter as we do to highlight something on a paper, it will apply a thin coating on the receipt and it never fade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34605" LastActivityDate="2021-04-21T06:43:24.453" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24700" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24221" CreationDate="2021-04-21T06:52:35.953" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Vacuum-clean it.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use this sort of cleaning slime.  You can &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07GW9TJ3G&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;buy it&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/how-to-make-cleaning-slime-for-electronics/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;DIY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34605" LastActivityDate="2021-04-21T06:52:35.953" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24701" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24693" CreationDate="2021-04-21T15:32:12.430" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The thing that serves as the major reservoir for bad breath (or the bacteria that cause it) is &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-oral-health/brushing-your-tongue&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;the &lt;em&gt;tongue&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Brush your tongue, and you should have better breath. This doesn’t resolve all sources of bad breath, of course, but it does resolve one large but easily-tackled source.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12517" LastActivityDate="2021-04-21T15:32:12.430" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24702" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24693" CreationDate="2021-04-21T17:37:43.960" Score="4" Body="&lt;p&gt;Before you begin your fast and afterwards in the evening be sure you drink enough water to hydrate yourself sufficiently. Reduced saliva and a dry mouth make your breath odour stronger.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In addition, practice regular oral hygiene which includes brushing your teeth, flossing between your teeth to remove plaque which will harden into tartar; and, scraping (or brushing) the back of your tongue will help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;To check how effective you are, scrape the back of your tongue with a spoon and let the 'stuff' dry a bit. That is what your breath smells like.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bad &amp;quot;mask breath&amp;quot; is a good indicator of the odour of your breath.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-04-21T17:37:43.960" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24703" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24661" CreationDate="2021-04-22T09:23:14.060" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on your taste and inclination, embrace the opportunity and dig a pond. Have waterlilies and a few goldfish. Plant some shade and sit and watch birds bathing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Declare this bug to be a feature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2569" LastActivityDate="2021-04-22T09:23:14.060" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24708" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="1720" CreationDate="2021-04-25T01:27:05.477" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The 70% Ethanol gel-ified hand-disinfecting liquids that we normally use against SARS-CoV-2 do a pretty good job when applied to the armpits (and their immediate surroundings) in a sufficient quantity, for a sufficient amount of minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I mean, it seems to be a solid win for a few days, and the positive effect (even if fading) can last almost into a week.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I figured it out for myself and have not consulted any health-experts whether it has any health concerns or not.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34631" LastEditorUserId="34631" LastEditDate="2021-04-25T16:38:19.423" LastActivityDate="2021-04-25T16:38:19.423" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24712" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-04-26T17:55:31.787" Score="0" ViewCount="34" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a a car brush that I use to clear snow on the windows during the Winter.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can see one the that look similar in the following picture:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ui6Zs.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ui6Zs.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Both the bottoms can't be pressed down and so the brush stay in extended state.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How do you fix it so that we can retract it?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30879" LastActivityDate="2021-04-28T20:42:27.573" Title="Car brush extendable jam(can't be retracted)" Tags="&lt;car&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24713" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-04-27T15:03:09.630" Score="1" ViewCount="119" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have 2 malfunctioning keys in my laptop's keyboard. First I tried to buy replacement keys online, but they are only available in foreign countries and charges are too high. Then I tried to buy a full replacement keyboard, but again payment problems in foreign. Finally I bought a keyboard from India only, but the quality was very bad. I had planned I will remove keys from the new one and replace on my laptop, but they were different kind of keys. So I returned it as it was expensive and not very good quality.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then I talked to my laptop's customer care. They told me installation charges which I can't afford as they were much more than the price of the laptop.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally, I was very depressed as just because of 2 malfunctioning keys, I'm facing so much trouble.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are photos of problems with the keys:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key 1 (~):&lt;/strong&gt; The one part of hinge became very loose because maybe of friction. So it keeps coming out. See photos:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CrrKd.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/CrrKd.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QtImp.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/QtImp.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key 2 (R):&lt;/strong&gt; The problem is with key itself. A slight part of the key is broken (I have the broken tiny part still with me incase possible to &lt;em&gt;glue&lt;/em&gt; it again). See photos:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4ZdQq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/4ZdQq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/i7onq.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/i7onq.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;R isn't causing much problem because only one part is broken, but soon it will affect other parts too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://laptopkey.com/dell-inspiron-7570-laptop-keyboard-keys/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Here&lt;/a&gt; is a page that has more details about similar key types (D206) in case you want to see better images.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So is there any way to buy some less expensive tools and fix these keys at home? Maybe &lt;em&gt;glue&lt;/em&gt; them to hinge? Or fix those tiny broken/loose parts?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="24513" LastActivityDate="2021-04-29T04:42:54.450" Title="Is there any way to fix these keys?" Tags="&lt;technology&gt;&lt;repair&gt;&lt;laptop&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24714" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24713" CreationDate="2021-04-28T00:30:12.503" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If possible, exchange the part(s) with their twins from rarely-used keys.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After you have gotten the weakened part into a low-traffic position, some replacement or repair can be done to lengthen its useful life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Comment: I find that some of the materials used by dentists and dental technicians are as high-tech as they come. Many materials exist to bond, build-up, weld, reinforce, and attach which are activated by heat, chemical interactions, and ultraviolet radiation. Some pride themselves as skilled structural engineers in miniature. Perhaps a mold can be made for a cast replacement.  I would seek their advice for the scale of your requirements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-04-28T00:30:12.503" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24715" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24712" CreationDate="2021-04-28T20:42:27.573" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Likely there's some road salt jamming the mechanism. You can try soaking the brush in hot water for some time, trying to wiggle the parts a bit, and press the buttons while wiggling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Don't use oil to lubricate it, though, because some will wind up on the windows.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2012" LastActivityDate="2021-04-28T20:42:27.573" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24716" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24713" CreationDate="2021-04-29T04:37:16.003" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Maybe you can find an old laptop for cheap and salvage the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I don't know which resources are available to you, but you might&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Go to a scrap yard (preferably one specialized in electronics) and search for a broken laptop with the same keyboard. Scrap dealers are mostly interested in the metals, but plastic keys are worthless for them.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Use online platforms like ebay or facebook or whatever is available to you to search for a cheap old laptop. (Where I live there's &amp;quot;ebay&amp;quot; for professional traders and there's &amp;quot;ebay small ads&amp;quot; for private people to sell used and second hand stuff)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Ask in electronics shops around you if they may have an old and broken laptop with the same keyboard. Maybe a customer recently had their keyboard replaced and the shop still has the broken keyboard. All you need is some keys.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If a laptop is broken and doesn't work anymore, it's useless for most people and they may give it to you for free or very cheap. All you need is the keyboard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2021-04-29T04:42:54.450" LastActivityDate="2021-04-29T04:42:54.450" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24717" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17816" CreationDate="2021-04-29T14:48:34.070" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;While methods like rubbing alcohol and freezing the gum, which are mentioned in &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/17851/1399&quot;&gt;this other answer&lt;/a&gt; might work, I would like to suggest another method: use stain wipes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You may have brought them, or airport convenience stores sell them quite often. They are wipes with detergent in a small easy-carry package. Use them to gently wipe off the gum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34658" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2021-05-03T12:57:52.397" LastActivityDate="2021-05-03T12:57:52.397" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24718" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20244" CreationDate="2021-04-29T15:16:28.347" Score="0" Body="&lt;h2&gt;Pack by Outfit Bundle&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I like to save space in my suitcases by packing by outfit. For example, I fold the smallest garments for the day first, like underwear or socks, then, I fold the second smallest set of garments in, eg: T-shirt or hat, around the smaller set, and then I fold the largest garments, like pants, a dress, or jackets, over the clothes that I already folded. I usually fold in half for pants and in quarters for shirts, but this method can work no matter which way it is folded. Just to be clear: Pack a &lt;em&gt;separate&lt;/em&gt; bundle of clothes for each day of the trip.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Other Items&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Fragile items of mine (like jewelry) usually go in the middle of the bundle so they don't break during my flights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Shoes usually have space on top of the luggage, or on the pockets that are inside the suitcase.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Other accessories, like sunglasses, belts, earrings, extra eyeglasses, or extra face masks can also go either in those pockets or in the outfit bundle, depending on how fragile they are.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;(This is a varation of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?q=ranger%20roll&amp;amp;rlz=1CAHZJV_enUS871&amp;amp;tbm=isch&amp;amp;source=lnms&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwiq69Hn9aPwAhUHElkFHWxwAOcQ_AUIECgC&amp;amp;biw=1517&amp;amp;bih=702&amp;amp;dpr=0.9&amp;amp;safe=active&amp;amp;ssui=on&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;ranger roll&lt;/a&gt; but not quite the same)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34658" LastEditorUserId="34658" LastEditDate="2021-04-29T16:56:20.140" LastActivityDate="2021-04-29T16:56:20.140" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24719" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20244" CreationDate="2021-04-29T19:36:46.677" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Vacuum bags can shrink clothing/fabrics considerably - especially towels and blankets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just put the clothing in the bag, zip it closed, then use a vacuum cleaner or hand-pump to suck the air out of the bag through the vent-hole. You can also simply press the air out yourself, as the vent has a one-way valve that won't let air back in. Doing it by hand doesn't shrink them as much, of course.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You can actually get them at certain dollar stores. I can attest that they work well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aEvzil.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/aEvzil.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Vacuum Storage Bag&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;(Image from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dollartree.com/essentials-large-vacuum-storage-bags/164060&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;dollartree.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12514" LastActivityDate="2021-04-29T19:36:46.677" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24720" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9948" CreationDate="2021-04-29T19:50:41.193" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Certain shampoos strip moisture from hair, and I don't see anyone pointing out that the shampoo may be part of the issue. Head and Shoulders is especially stripping of moisture, though there are many offenders.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I can recommend a few shampoo/conditioner sets that can help combat this dryness.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Organix Moraccan Argon Oil (is a set)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Really any Organix product (is a set)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Three Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner by Aussie&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Loreal Everpure Conditioner&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Any shampoos or conditioners formulated for deep moisture or wavy/curly hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;These can be purchased at any drugstore/pharmacy!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Using cold water can be less drying than hot water as well!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hair Masks or Oils can be good to, but the true problem can probably be solved with any shampoo or conditioner listed above.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34658" LastEditorUserId="34658" LastEditDate="2021-04-30T13:36:05.537" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T13:36:05.537" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24721" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="20244" CreationDate="2021-04-30T00:59:52.167" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Fold everything into long strips and then roll tightly. Compresses very small.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34661" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T00:59:52.167" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24722" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8114" CreationDate="2021-04-30T01:04:58.080" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Not sure how effective but just learned in school that gasses dont dissolve as well in warm liquids. Did an expeirment where we put seltzer on the stove, it bubbled much faster. But then again, you would need to wait for it to cool down. Cool expeirment anyways&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34661" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T01:04:58.080" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24723" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="13855" CreationDate="2021-04-30T13:29:47.097" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I suffer from bed-head to, and the best solution I can offer is to run it through with a wet comb, so it gets &amp;quot;damp&amp;quot; but not wet, then let it air dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;@axsvl77 had a good solution as well, though I have not tried it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My last few solutions are less concerned with your hair and center more around your environment. (All my suggestions below were/are endorsed by a healthy trip to google and/or what worked for me personally)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Do you live in a hot, muggy, place? If you do, when I lived in Connecticut during the summer I would always have this issue. Investing in a dehumidifier worked well enough.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While I don't share your hair type, using an anti-frizz shampoo seemed to get it under control. A good recommendation for this is &amp;quot;Suave Ultra Sleek and Smooth Frizz Control For Men.&amp;quot;  Even though I don't have frizzy hair, anti-frizzy shampoo really worked. (Note: I didn't use that particular one, being female, but a quick look at the review tab showed good reviews.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And lastly, silk and satin pillow cases might help!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Hope your hair troubles work out :)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34658" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T13:29:47.097" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24724" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24554" CreationDate="2021-04-30T13:59:13.660" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have the same hair type, same color, and have suffered from the same issues, so I can share what worked for me.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;strong&gt;Stop Brushing It.&lt;/strong&gt; Brushing hair causes it to secrete grease, or natural oils, brush it once a day, and steer clear from touching the top of your head as well, as any dirt or oils on your hand will transfer to your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Avoid using detanglers, hair sprays, hair masks, and gel, as these add to the natural oils.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Don't use any shampoos/conditioners that are coconut scented or have coconut extracts.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Avoid using anything labeled &amp;quot;moisturizing&amp;quot; Instead, switch to shampoos or conditioners that say &amp;quot;For oily hair&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Don't put conditioner on top of your head.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Avoid using too much conditioner. A dime-sized amount will do on the ends of your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's a lot, I know, but it is effective.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Grease Already There?&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, when grease is already there, a bit of Batiste Dry shampoo or a &lt;em&gt;small&lt;/em&gt; amount of baby powder &lt;strong&gt;thoroughly&lt;/strong&gt; brushed through.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;What To Use?&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here are some shampoo and conditioner sets that work well for me:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Pantene&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Head and Shoulders&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;-Fructis Shampoo&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When I was very desperate for a solution to my grease issues, I tried a two-in-one, and that worked well too, so any two-in-one!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are a lot of &amp;quot;do-nots&amp;quot; that come with this hair type, but I promise it works!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34658" LastActivityDate="2021-04-30T13:59:13.660" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24725" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-05-01T07:25:50.173" Score="0" ViewCount="29" Body="&lt;p&gt;recently, the speaker of my device is broken and I have to prepare for my next upcoming engineering exams and I need to attend my class lectures but however, I can not hear anything because the speaker is broken but I can literally understand the topics by watching the board. So, I have no intention to fix the speaker because I can understand the lecturing by watching the board without listening to the lecture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But However, Sometimes I think that this isn't a good idea because it is not wise to watch lectures without even listening to the lecture. So, I turned on the Captions of the lecture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, The Problem is that the Caption runs very quickly that I can't read the full sentence before it comes with a new sentence. So, I had to play the class lectures with -0.25x speed to make the captions run slow but This is really annoying because This takes alot of time to read the EVERY Words of the caption.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So, Is there is Hack or Idea that can help me to read Captions quickly ?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34665" LastActivityDate="2021-05-01T08:36:01.593" Title="Reading Captions of a lecture Quickly" Tags="&lt;office&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2021-05-01T12:47:43.937" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24726" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24725" CreationDate="2021-05-01T08:36:01.593" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you're able to follow the lecture at 1.0x speed when you can hear it, that means you can listen at higher speed than you can read. The hack would be to fix the speaker (or get a set of headphones), because that's a much easier solution than learning to speed-read.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2021-05-01T08:36:01.593" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24727" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-05-01T12:51:44.230" Score="2" ViewCount="91" Body="&lt;p&gt;Ok, this issue plagues my life.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's been months I haven't had clean clothes, it's not a joke.&#xA;I'm in quarantine and work from home.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My clothes remain dusty even after:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Manual Shaking&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Washing+Drying&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Only Washing&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried checking for turbine blockage but it's squeaky clean, not an ounce of hairs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's how crazy this is:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Say I put a while towel and a white bathrobe (towel-like bathrobe).&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It'll come out and even when wet, I can see dust and lint fall out.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I'll leave it to dry, then I'll go outside to shake it for 5 minutes like a mad mad.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;It'll still be dusty.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;I'll wait out and go shake it again, still dusty.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So basically, all my clothes are dirty all the time and I have no idea what to do anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My washes are done with hot water, to kill the dust mites. I also tried with a vacuum. At this point I think I'll just make a fire and burn 10 grand of clothing. I'm literally going crazy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Every time anything &lt;em&gt;cotton&lt;/em&gt; moves, I see dust particles flying.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34666" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2021-05-07T05:59:53.063" LastActivityDate="2021-05-15T01:38:14.217" Title="Clothes are still dusty after full cycle" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;dust&gt;&lt;washing&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24728" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24727" CreationDate="2021-05-01T13:32:34.577" Score="1" Body="&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is possible that water in your locality is &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_water&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;hard&lt;/a&gt; and hard water can cause &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thespruce.com/solving-hard-water-laundry-problems-2146651&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;problems to your clothes&lt;/a&gt;. So check whether the water is hard and if it is so, try using suitable detergents or water softeners.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also dust your rooms and closets often, as dust may get settled from here on the clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Consider using &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/s?k=garment+bags+for+storage&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;Garment bags&lt;/a&gt; to protect them from dust.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32656" LastActivityDate="2021-05-01T13:32:34.577" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24731" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="9340" CreationDate="2021-05-01T21:53:28.717" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Insert the ring of a key chain into the zipper slot.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34672" LastActivityDate="2021-05-01T21:53:28.717" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24733" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24668" CreationDate="2021-05-02T15:46:43.540" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Well, I've done quite a few experiments and now I can share my own solution.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;h2&gt;Lacquer&lt;/h2&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UXG5a.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UXG5a.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Lacquer spray&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Just a coat or two of a clear lacquer. I used Testors Glosscote (typically found in hobby shops) mostly because I already had it in a spray can, and because it has the best adhesion (being solvent-based).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I also experimented with Tamiya Acrylic (X-22). Surprisingly, it felt a bit less flexible, but this may be due to thickness of the layer (I applied by brush) rather than the material itself. Generally, it would work as well, or almost as well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;h3&gt;Other things I tried or considered:&lt;/h3&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Liquid Silicone &amp;quot;Rubber&amp;quot;&lt;/strong&gt;, mentioned by &lt;strong&gt;barbecue&lt;/strong&gt; in the comment, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/24672/30753&quot;&gt;aucuparia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/24671/30753&quot;&gt;Stan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Theoretically, it could be the best material: flexible (I've got the one with shore hardness 15, quite soft), pleasant to touch, strong, inert. It's only problem (and feature!) is poor adhesion: it just doesn't stick to anything but itself.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NkKWC.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/NkKWC.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Silicone coat test&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I tried slightly different thickness (visible here), but it made little difference. The only way I believe it could possible work is to make it properly thick (&amp;gt;1 mm), like a separate band suggested by many, peel it off and stick back on a contact glue. This is not very trivial at every stage, plus it creates a potential problem in the overlapping part of the strap (it can't be too thick and would have to be clear of silicone)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acrylic Liquid Monomer&lt;/strong&gt;, suggested by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/24670/30753&quot;&gt;Ak.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I haven't actually tried it, but my research shows that it would be too hard (literally). While acrylic can be made reasonable soft in a thin layer, the typical monomers sold for nail salons cure quite hard.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Separate silicone wristband&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This would obviously work. But this solution is disqualified. It's a workaround rather than a solution to the problem. It's just too cumbersome to have a separate part. I wanted a solution to 'fix' the original problem, so that the watch could be used exactly the normal way. Besides, having a band would mean that I would &lt;em&gt;always&lt;/em&gt; have to wear it (whether exercising or not): the added thickness would require adjustment to the position of the lock, which is not meant to be readjusted daily on this type of strap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="30753" LastActivityDate="2021-05-02T15:46:43.540" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24734" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24668" CreationDate="2021-05-02T17:14:39.317" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;I would advise you to visit your dentist for your Lifehacks problem solution. Discuss the issue with the dental technician.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In a previous answer, Liquid Acrylic Monomer was suggested as a watchband liner which I think is in the proper direction; but, does not go far enough from a technological view.&#xA;There is a difference with the material used for finger nails and the acrylic used in dentistry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Dental monomer (the liquid) is &lt;strong&gt;MMA&lt;/strong&gt;. It will cure super hard. It also has smaller molecules and when in the liquid form should not get on your skin.&#xA;Nail salon monomer is &lt;strong&gt;EMA&lt;/strong&gt;. It still dries hard but not nearly as durable as the MMA dental monomer. This nail salon monomer is safer for your skin (why they put it on your nails) and doesn’t smell as terrible, but In my testing, doesn’t have the same durability.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The EMA (nail salon stuff) is supposed to be flexible/breakable. That way if you jam your finger the fake nail will break off.&#xA;Before it was illegal for artificial nails, they used MMA... and jamming your finger could result in the loss of your actual nail because the fake one ain’t breaking or peeling.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;For the application, if you have a well ventilated space and skin protection, the dental monomer is (in my limited experience) much more durable and cheaper. Plus once fully cured, both are safe for skin contact etc.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-05-02T17:14:39.317" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24735" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24744" CreationDate="2021-05-03T14:14:50.750" Score="1" ViewCount="136" Body="&lt;p&gt;Condoms don't give 100% protection and can break, that's a known fact.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I would like to know, are there any ways/hacks to check a single condom (before using it) and see if it might be defective and break while using it? Anything that can prevent such an &amp;quot;accident&amp;quot; before it happens (i.e. if there will be a chance for defective condom I can just use another one) would be welcome.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2021-05-06T07:06:37.797" Title="How to check if a condom might be defective before using it?" Tags="&lt;personal-care&gt;&lt;health&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24736" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24668" CreationDate="2021-05-03T14:45:10.320" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Topsy-Turvy Stainless Steel Watchband Hack:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Rather than pursue the technique of applying a flexible layer of some material to the bottom of your stainless steel watchband, flip the concept.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Here's how:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Remove the band from your watch.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find the appropriate watchband for your activities—like the one motosubatsu suggested—made of silicone. It's easy to clean, seamless, inert, kind to skin, won't leave little black bits on you, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Fit it to your watch.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;For the appearance you prefer, attach s/s links to the outside/the visible side of the band — the part you and others see.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;You're done! Put it on.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Now, You have the best of both worlds — a silicone body-friendly material that looks macho (or whatever it's called.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT&lt;/strong&gt;: Change the kind of clasp for another on a suitable band. There are eight different clasps described in detail. Perhaps one of them on &lt;a href=&quot;https://watchranker.com/types-watch-clasps/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;watchranker.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2021-05-11T02:01:42.410" LastActivityDate="2021-05-11T02:01:42.410" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24737" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24735" CreationDate="2021-05-03T14:54:34.123" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;The standard way to check the integrity of a condom is to inflate it and wait &lt;strike&gt;as long as you can stand it&lt;/strike&gt;  a while to see if it deflates.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EDIT&lt;/strong&gt;: According to Rick Sowadsky, MSPH at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thebody.com/article/testing-condoms-holes&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;TheBody.com&lt;/a&gt;, you must &lt;strong&gt;NOT&lt;/strong&gt; attempt to test a condom for holes before or after use. Doing so may damage the condom. The information is within the context of HIV infection rather than unanticipated pregnancy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's probably good to mention that the answer and Web site cited above provides general health information that is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment recommendations from a qualified health care professional.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The usual way (wait to see if menstrual cycle remains regular) is less desirable for a number of reasons.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastEditorUserId="4698" LastEditDate="2021-05-03T17:17:40.940" LastActivityDate="2021-05-03T17:17:40.940" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24738" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-05-04T23:31:02.637" Score="2" ViewCount="90" Body="&lt;p&gt;When there are leftovers, they are placed in the fridge or kept in the microwave; but they lose their moisture? In the morning, be it chicken, take away chicken or rice!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;How can one keep the food from the previous night moist and edible the next day(s)?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="2120" LastEditorUserId="29722" LastEditDate="2021-05-17T18:54:28.350" LastActivityDate="2021-05-26T11:47:09.010" Title="How to keep chicken moist from previous night?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;&lt;snack-food&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24739" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-05-05T08:16:04.967" Score="3" ViewCount="336" Body="&lt;p&gt;I already brought a chair and the chair is doing well for my purposes. But, an issue is that is has fixed arm rests. For my height, I cannot able to keep my arms comfortably.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is atleast 5 cm gap between my arms and the arm rest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there any hack that makes me comfortable to keep my arms on?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="23789" LastActivityDate="2021-05-05T22:32:49.653" Title="Comfortable arm rest" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="2" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24740" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24739" CreationDate="2021-05-05T12:11:20.980" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;If you need to make the armrest higher, get a pool noodle. Cut to the right length and with a slit, you can slip it on the armrest. Alternatively, there’s pipe insulating foam available at your local hardware store - that already comes with that lengthwise slit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Optional: Fixing the foam with zip ties or tape.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Even more optional: Add a decorative cover (fabric, (faux) leather...)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2021-05-05T12:11:20.980" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24741" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24739" CreationDate="2021-05-05T20:06:22.823" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Depending on how the arms or armrest are attached, you may be able to cut and insert a spacer such as a piece of wood at the attachment point.  There are also padded arm rest covers available which slip over the existing arm rest.  This can make the arm rest a good deal taller (and softer).  You can find them by searching your favorite online retailer for &amp;quot;arm rest pad&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34702" LastActivityDate="2021-05-05T20:06:22.823" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24743" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19411" CreationDate="2021-05-06T02:02:44.050" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;That information is a myth, and some of the previous posts explained it well.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There isn't really a reason to be afraid of your telephones. If you don't want a call, you don't have to answer it.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;If you do answer it, just be civil and tell the operator: &amp;quot;Please place this number on your do not call list.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;Then wait until the operator acknowledge what you said, it is possible that they did not hear you, in which case they will just call you again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are many affordable call blockers available.  If you're really worried don't want to speak to a fellow human being, then that's the option for you.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Finally - PLEASE be civil with the operators that call you. They are usually just honest people struggling to make a living.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34703" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2021-05-06T07:22:01.617" LastActivityDate="2021-05-06T07:22:01.617" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24744" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24735" CreationDate="2021-05-06T07:06:37.797" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;You should not attempt to test a condom yourself. (See other post.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The “test” is circumstantial:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;All condoms&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; are tested at the manufacturer’s, individually, before packaging. This is certified on the packaging and guaranteed for a certain time, provided correct storage conditions etc. are maintained. Your assessment of the usability/safety of the condoms hinges on whether that state is maintained between the product leaving the factory and you using it. In short, start with the assumption that the condom is safe, discard any where there’s any doubt that they are no longer, for whatever reason.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;If you can be reasonably sure that these conditions (e.g. temperature range) were maintained, the condoms should be fully functional until you intend to use them, at least until the given date on the packaging.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Any sign of tampering (even inadvertently) means that the product is to be considered “not safe” (which doesn’t necessarily translate to defective), so don’t buy the ones where the box is damaged. And don’t use those where the individual packaging isn’t like a slightly inflated cushion or deflates when pressed.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Follow the instructions for use, that includes opening the packaging carefully and keeping all sharp and pointy things away. So no dramatic “ripping the pack open with your teeth”, sorry.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;So the responsible answer to the question for a &lt;em&gt;lifehack&lt;/em&gt; must be: &lt;strong&gt;Don’t attempt to hack it, follow the instructions.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;———&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; assuming the genuine medicinal protective item, not novelty items that are “toys” and were never intended as true form of protection&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastActivityDate="2021-05-06T07:06:37.797" CommentCount="4" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24745" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8148" CreationDate="2021-05-06T11:42:26.350" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can also ask owner of the place (or whoever responsible for the toilets themselves) to buy and install such a dispenser:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UDKCX.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UDKCXm.png&quot; alt=&quot;Toilet paper dispenser with hole in the middle&quot; title=&quot;click for full image&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The paper comes out of a small hole in the middle, one in a time, so there's no waste. I have this in my own workplace for several years now and it's really good, though sometimes the paper &lt;a href=&quot;https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/23742/toilet-paper-is-stuck-in-the-dispenser-any-way-to-reach-it&quot;&gt;get stuck&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastActivityDate="2021-05-06T11:42:26.350" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24746" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4184" CreationDate="2021-05-06T13:45:42.640" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Keep an extra roll at every toilet, or several if the use is huge.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Refill the extra rolls on a regular bases, like every day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep your main storage somewhere central, like a pantry or even a dedicated room.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;When the central store goes below acceptable, like below two rolls per toilet it is time to order new.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will have to test what is your acceptable minimum.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2021-05-06T13:45:42.640" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24747" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="4184" CreationDate="2021-05-06T14:24:36.503" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Design Hack: Move the toilet tissue dispenser&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Have you noticed that you cannot see the available supply of toilet tissue until you are at the receptacle? This is good for the decor; but, it's poor from a usability/practical point.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Position the dispenser so that it can be seen at a glance before or as you enter the room. It might be placed on the opposite side where it is presently located, for example. Being able to verify your supply this way will save you inconvenience, time, and energy over the long haul.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can see the dispenser supply from the doorway, you are more apt and capable of getting an ample supply of tissue before you become… incapacitated.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Psychologically, it is more difficult to delay your relief to re-stock as you get closer to the toilet.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-05-06T14:24:36.503" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24748" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="8148" CreationDate="2021-05-07T03:54:44.777" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The spinning in my experience happens most when the rolls are half or more empty, then gravity will help and the lid/cover “brake” less. One of the holders in our house has the same problem as the model in the question.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;We circumvent the problem by giving the roll one good squeeze, flattening the cardboard core. This prevents the “free spinning” without hampering regular tissue pulling. No modification or exchange of the paper holder required.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qMuKW.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/qMuKW.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12132" LastEditorUserId="12132" LastEditDate="2021-05-07T05:15:37.860" LastActivityDate="2021-05-07T05:15:37.860" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24749" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24727" CreationDate="2021-05-07T06:35:10.937" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;First you should activate the &amp;quot;thorough rinsing&amp;quot; option on your machine (if it has one). Modern washing machines seem to be manufactured mostly for the ads and less for the actual washing they're supposed to do. &amp;quot;Saving water&amp;quot; sounds good in ads, but if a washing machine rinses your clothes in too little water, there'll be residue of detergent or lint left in your clothes. Most machines give you an option to either use more water during the rinsing step or to insert an additional rinsing into the cycle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Then you should read the service manual of your machine and do all the maintenance steps it describes. Those usually include cleaning lint filters. Be sure to have some old or dirty towels at hand because there might be some leaking water.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If that's done, let the machine run a cycle empty to clean the insides of it. Since you usually wash at hot temperatures, bacteria are not a concern and a short cycle should be sufficient to rinse dirt out.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;And lastly you should check that you're not accidently intoducing the lint or dust by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using powdered detergent. Try liquid detergent for a change and see if the problem improves.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;The favorite shirt or bath robe that is decades old and threadbare. Cotton fibers crumble after a lot of use, which would explain your lint problem. Conciously leave all old and much used clothes out and see if the problem is as bad as with those items.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Using too much detergent for the amount of laundry. Please read the recommendations on the packaging and your local water providers data concerning mineral content (water hardness). Most detergents do contain water softeners, but if your water is very hard, you should add a little extra water softener instead of adding more detergent. Too much detergent can damage the fibers, which in turn leads to more lint.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26801" LastEditorUserId="26801" LastEditDate="2021-05-07T08:24:23.133" LastActivityDate="2021-05-07T08:24:23.133" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24750" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="17839" CreationDate="2021-05-07T20:59:54.093" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Eucalyptus works great to kill mold, but it tends to degrade plastic especially soft plastic like washers, etc.  It could shorten the life of the dehumidifier.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34720" LastActivityDate="2021-05-07T20:59:54.093" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24751" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24271" CreationDate="2021-05-08T02:01:50.597" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Oh my! It's generally a mistake to clean electronics with bleach. I will clean the fans with spray cleaners and simple rags/dusters, but I do my best to make sure that content stays out of the electric motor. The fan will last years just by wiping off the blades and dusting off the visible and accessible parts of the motor. I wouldn't submerge it in anything or spray any cleaners on the motor. The wire coils are coated with a material to keep electricity flowing through them rather than simply across the coils, and bleach and other cleaners will eat that coating, effectively ruining the motor.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29486" LastActivityDate="2021-05-08T02:01:50.597" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24752" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23731" CreationDate="2021-05-09T12:57:25.177" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;Since the question is about the trousers themselves getting the semen, it probably means lack of underwear. Assuming this is true and you sleep without underwear, my tip is to wear underwear beneath the trousers while sleeping.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This way the semen will be absorbed inside the underwear and won't reach the trousers. In case of large volume that goes through, just put another pair of underwear on top.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While you will still have to clean up every day, cleaning up underwear should be much easier than trousers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;After giving it some more thought, I decided to go the extra mile and add tips regarding the underwear themselves. There are basically two main options:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Underwear that are meant to absorb liquids while being washable (also known as  Incontinence Briefs), it will make sure no semen will leak at all no matter how much you'll have. Downside is that you'll still have to wash them daily. From quick look around, &lt;a href=&quot;https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00VWSBAAS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this brand&lt;/a&gt; appears to be good, it's not cheap but you buy three pairs at once, one time, and can keep using them for as long as you want.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Disposable briefs: you wear each pair once and just throw it away instead of washing it. It's originally meant for people in hospital/sauna/etc where you can't wash the underwear, but can't see reason why not using them on regular basis if you can afford it. Quick looking around gave &lt;a href=&quot;https://one-wear.com/collections/men/products/disposable-white-cotton-briefs-pants-hospital-travel?variant=3595276845083&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;this&lt;/a&gt;, for example: five pairs in the pack, for reasonable price. If washing the clothes is a big concern, this can be the ideal solution. (Keep in mind that those aren't meant to absorb liquids though, so like I said before, in case of large volume of semen that gets through, wear two pairs at once.)&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="1399" LastEditorUserId="1399" LastEditDate="2021-05-15T16:20:43.687" LastActivityDate="2021-05-15T16:20:43.687" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24753" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24754" CreationDate="2021-05-09T23:56:46.680" Score="1" ViewCount="285" Body="&lt;p&gt;I had bought a case of 24 bottles of unopened water and they sat in the car for a winter. Then now it looks like there is some white stuffs inside.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;See the pictures&#xA;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hDwfP.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/hDwfP.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;The bottle also flattened a little bit, some of the air inside got out. I don’t understand what is happening.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26037" LastActivityDate="2021-05-10T05:48:43.240" Title="What is the white dusk in unopened plastic water bottle?" Tags="&lt;water&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="1" ClosedDate="2021-05-11T17:33:48.560" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24754" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24753" CreationDate="2021-05-10T05:48:43.240" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;The white stuff are propably mineral deposits. At normal room temperature the minerals are dissolved. When the water becomes chilled the mineral that were dissolved forms white mineral deposits.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The air inside the bottle will contract in volume causing the bottle to shrink . This is normal. Shake up the bottle and drink up and enjoy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="13723" LastActivityDate="2021-05-10T05:48:43.240" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24756" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24668" CreationDate="2021-05-10T12:12:04.733" Score="3" Body="&lt;p&gt;You could use a fabric cover like it is shown here:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://content.instructables.com/ORIG/FKB/0N20/FVDC31EJ/FKB0N20FVDC31EJ.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://content.instructables.com/ORIG/FKB/0N20/FVDC31EJ/FKB0N20FVDC31EJ.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This won't prevent dirt etc from accumulating, but you can wash it after exercising.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Instructions how to make such a cover can be found at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instructables.com/Fabric-watch-strap-cover/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.instructables.com/Fabric-watch-strap-cover/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr /&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;It's easy enough to apply a sticky tape of some sort, but even the best one won't conform to the surface of this complexity, and dirt will happily get under it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I have very good experience with lining the inner site of a metal watch band with band aid&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tEGAU.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/tEGAU.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The glue is very sticky at body temperature and the fabric is flexible enough to bend with the metal watch band. It will prevent black from the metal to rub off on you, but like a fabric band, it will get dirty over time. On the plus side, this also prevents these tiny hairs from getting trapped in the metal band.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In my case this was durable enough to only be renewed about once a year.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33199" LastEditorUserId="33199" LastEditDate="2021-05-10T14:11:14.313" LastActivityDate="2021-05-10T14:11:14.313" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24757" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-05-11T00:46:10.740" Score="0" ViewCount="45" Body="&lt;p&gt;I think of using a tablet to play or work while walking a treadmill. The treadmill's has a dedicated place for an mp3 player, ipod or a tiny smartphone only . I have 10 inch tabled with a base, and 13 inch one converting into a laptop with an attachable keyboard, and not yet sure which one will work best with treadmill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I think attach an unused Vesa monitor stand to a wall or furniture and then glue loop and hook tapes to the stand and tablets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Or should I rather buy a designated tablet gooseneck? Any other suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="26449" LastActivityDate="2021-05-11T05:03:37.467" Title="Tablet for treadmill" Tags="&lt;health&gt;&lt;furniture&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24758" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24757" CreationDate="2021-05-11T05:03:37.467" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider velcro tape. Stick the soft side on your tablet/laptop and the 'catchy' side on a part of the treadmill. I have done for my phone on my car dash and it works like a charm.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;You will have to consider the weight of the tablet, and have a protective cover in case it falls off.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If your equipment is expensive, consider the gooseneck for peace of mind.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="12573" LastActivityDate="2021-05-11T05:03:37.467" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24759" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24738" CreationDate="2021-05-12T08:14:58.497" Score="2" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Steam would be a good option, it would heat the chicken in a moist environment to prevent it dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Air circulation in the fridge will take away the water from the chicken, and the microwave will turn water in the chicken into water vapour and make the chicken dry-er. spray water on top of the chicken before microwaving, and place a small cup with water, in the bowl and add a lid will slow down the water molecule going away.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use vacuum seal containers (you will need a sealer vacuum as well.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34755" LastEditorUserId="34755" LastEditDate="2021-05-24T23:19:37.830" LastActivityDate="2021-05-24T23:19:37.830" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24760" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23731" CreationDate="2021-05-12T11:01:40.453" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;What if you make a habit of doing that yourself right before bed? Or maybe listen to a old or new voicemail from either one of your parents (any blood family or anyone who you consider being family). Maybe hearing that on repeat while your sleeping would change your thoughts and/or your release.&#xA;I'm a female, not sure how that happens when someone is sleeping. Those are only a idea, if they don't make sense for that specific issue please don't leave mean comments.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34756" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-05-21T10:10:11.263" LastActivityDate="2021-05-21T10:10:11.263" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24761" PostTypeId="1" AcceptedAnswerId="24764" CreationDate="2021-05-13T15:38:45.277" Score="1" ViewCount="93" Body="&lt;p&gt;Does anyone have a lifehack for heating milk without scalding? I make paneer two or three times a week and it's a real pain cleaning that scalded milk from the bottom of the pan every time.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The two methods I am aware of are:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Heat on medium-low and stir constantly&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Add cold water to the bottom of the pan before adding milk&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;#1 sort of works(reduces scalding, doesn't eliminate it), but I'm looking for something that doesn't require me to stand over the stove stirring for an hour.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;#2 has never worked for me&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34763" LastEditorUserId="29722" LastEditDate="2021-05-14T17:49:25.763" LastActivityDate="2021-05-14T17:49:25.763" Title="How to heat milk without scalding?" Tags="&lt;food&gt;" AnswerCount="3" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24763" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24761" CreationDate="2021-05-13T16:34:12.147" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Milk scalds at or above 180°F or 82°C. The easiest hack is to &lt;strong&gt;use a surface thermometer&lt;/strong&gt; to find the setting on your burner dial that will not heat above that temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UiqFo.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/UiqFo.png&quot; alt=&quot;Surface/Grill top thermometer&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Place the thermometer in the middle of a dry pan. Put your dry pan on the burner and turn on the burner to its lowest setting. Wait a few minutes until the thermometer needle stops rising. Turn up the heat a slight bit. Wait a few minutes until the needle stops rising. Repeat this until you reach the setting where the pan reaches ~170°F or so.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mark this setting so that you can set this temperature consistently. Good Cooking.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I did this to get exactly 325°F for perfect grilled cheese sandwiches without burning the bread. I consistently get perfect pancakes at a slightly different setting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-05-13T16:34:12.147" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24764" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24761" CreationDate="2021-05-13T18:52:56.270" Score="5" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have always heated milk using a double boiler.  My family has always had dedicated double boiler pots (two pots that stack; put water in the bottom pot and milk in the upper pot, and boil the water on the stove). That gives a gentle heat to the milk.  If you want to try before you buy, take a look at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Double-Boiler-(Bain-Marie)&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Double-Boiler-(Bain-Marie)&lt;/a&gt; for something you can rig up from items which are probably already in your kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32638" LastActivityDate="2021-05-13T18:52:56.270" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24766" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24761" CreationDate="2021-05-13T19:28:17.550" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to heat milk without scalding?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;While living France, I noticed the French using a &lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_watcher&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;milk watcher&lt;/a&gt; while cooking their milk in order to avoid this very thing.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3e15m.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/3e15m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Milk Watcher&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Glass Milk Watcher&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;The above glass milk watcher is the one I am personally familiar with.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_watcher&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How it works&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Normally, boiling water does not boil over. When fats, starches, and some other substances are present in boiling water, for example by adding milk or pasta, boiling over can occur. A film forms on the surface of the boiling liquid; for example, cream can boil over as milk fat separates from the milk. The increased viscosity of the liquid causes the steam bubbles to form foam trapped under the film, pushing the film up and over the lip of the pot, boiling over. A milk watcher disrupts this process by collecting small bubbles of steam into one large bubble and releasing it in a manner which may puncture the surface film. The device also rattles when boiling occurs, alerting the cook who may then lower the heat setting of the stove.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;By circulating fluid around the bottom of the pot the device may also prevent material from being deposited and eventually burned on the pot's bottom.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastActivityDate="2021-05-13T19:28:17.550" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24768" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24727" CreationDate="2021-05-15T01:38:14.217" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;the most likely answer is your dryer air duct outlet is closed or blocked off. I had this problem in a house I once lived in and got so frustrated that I searched for and found the dryer duct vent on the outside of the house. It had been blocked closed when the house was painted years earlier and never opened back up again.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some dryer ducts are supposed to close themselves by gravity when the dryer is not running, to prevent cold air from getting inside the house through the dryer ducts. All it takes is a small amount of dirt &amp;amp; lint to jam the flap hinge shut, and then the dryer won't vent and the lint &amp;amp; dust stays on your clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;A blocked vent will also mean your clothes will take an unusually long time to dry.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22849" LastActivityDate="2021-05-15T01:38:14.217" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24769" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-05-15T02:44:07.740" Score="1" ViewCount="72" Body="&lt;p&gt;When I started washing my clothes a long time ago, I washed my mom's hoodie (yes, it is this critical!) and I didn't know that putting it into the dryer would shrink it. Is there a way to undo this?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34489" LastActivityDate="2021-05-17T07:11:26.777" Title="A Way To Fix Shrunken Clothes" Tags="&lt;clothing&gt;&lt;laundry&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24770" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24769" CreationDate="2021-05-17T03:18:30.317" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best Way To Fix Shrunken Clothes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is one way to fix it!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Buy a new one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Done this a few times. I am a tailor by trade and will admit my own &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;”&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=F.U.B.A.R&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;fubar&lt;/a&gt;”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; mistakes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Wool that is once shrunk, can not be restored to it’s normal size. The weave in general will not allow any possible restoration. The weave often shrink irregularly from top to bottom and then left to right.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Bought friends many sweaters in the process because of this. I learned my lesson.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;In the future, wash, in cold water and let dry on a cloth line if possible.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastEditorUserId="29722" LastEditDate="2021-05-17T07:11:26.777" LastActivityDate="2021-05-17T07:11:26.777" CommentCount="3" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24771" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-05-17T05:35:49.267" Score="0" ViewCount="24" Body="&lt;p&gt;How do I fix the lightning connector (not the cable) of my iPhone which I believe is either corroded or covered with carbon?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34793" LastActivityDate="2021-05-17T08:43:32.030" Title="Corroded Iphone Lightning connector" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24772" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24738" CreationDate="2021-05-17T07:49:15.760" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to keep chicken moist from previous night?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Keep the previous meal in an air tight container inside the fridge, until it is taken out for use.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Once taken out, use the microwave to thaw or unfrozen ingredients for your meal! If necessary, please add little water to the substance before being microwaved!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;By the way: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bon%20app%C3%A9tit&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;bon appétit&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2021-05-26T11:47:09.010" LastActivityDate="2021-05-26T11:47:09.010" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24774" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24771" CreationDate="2021-05-17T08:43:32.030" Score="0" Body="&lt;ol&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spray the connector with electrical contact cleaner.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Find a very small brush (something like an interdental brush) and gently scrub the connector.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Spray the connector again with electrical contact cleaner, to flush out any loose debris.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ol&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="5307" LastActivityDate="2021-05-17T08:43:32.030" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24775" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-05-17T13:57:18.023" Score="0" ViewCount="57" Body="&lt;p&gt;A family member uses a wooden cane with a curved end like the stereotypical shepherd's crook, an open semicircle.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There is no grip on it and the wood is uncomfortable to lean on all day.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;What might you put on the end to use as a soft yet firm grip? I thought of a sock or a scrap of clothing but it would slide too much.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="22214" LastActivityDate="2021-05-17T21:31:28.937" Title="Making a cane grip" Tags="&lt;comfort&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24776" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24775" CreationDate="2021-05-17T21:22:07.337" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;There are flocking kits available with which you could try to convert the cane handle to a softer or non-slip grip, but even the cheapest is not very cheap.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My &lt;strong&gt;hack&lt;/strong&gt; solution is to&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;wear a cotton glove indoors or in summer&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;or a leather glove outdoors&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;hr&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;My second solution is to use electrical heat-shrink tubing which can be obtained in quite large diameter, for example 40mm shrinking with heat to 20mm. The rubber covering won't be very thick but might make the cane more comfortable to hold.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="28188" LastEditorUserId="28188" LastEditDate="2021-05-17T21:31:28.937" LastActivityDate="2021-05-17T21:31:28.937" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24777" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-05-18T11:04:47.663" Score="3" ViewCount="52" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have a pair of shoes (Nike squash type) that needed a clean. I used Daz powder and a baking soda mixture to clean away the grass and mud stains. They came up fine but after drying I noticed that the entire toe sections on both shoes had turned orange and black. I don’t know how to remove it or if I can at all! I only recently bought these so I’d really appreciate any help on how to bring them back to life!&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R4qB6.jpg&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/R4qB6m.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;enter image description here&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;(click to enlarge)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34799" LastEditorUserId="5345" LastEditDate="2021-05-21T10:09:47.913" LastActivityDate="2021-05-26T16:23:14.253" Title="My shoes have dyed a different colour after cleaning" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;shoes&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24783" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="7812" CreationDate="2021-05-23T06:22:15.047" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;Place you whole cooler in extra isolation, like a good sleeping bag or several old blankets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;This works best if you do not have to open the cooler much or at all.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;You can take out the beers all at once and keep them cool by rolling them, individualy, in a big towel.&lt;br /&gt;&#xA;That allows the cooler to stay at a steady temperature.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2021-05-23T06:22:15.047" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24784" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="23731" CreationDate="2021-05-23T06:29:15.617" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Do not sleep in your trousers, move them so far from your bed that they can not get dirty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;But do wear some clothing around the problem spot, like fitted underwear. And take it as given that will get dirty. If you use the underwear from the last day for the night and use cleans for the next day it should not be extra laundry either.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="19058" LastActivityDate="2021-05-23T06:29:15.617" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24785" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24693" CreationDate="2021-05-23T18:50:34.890" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;What you are describing may be &amp;quot;keto breath&amp;quot;.  Low carbohydrate diets (including fasting) can switch your metabolism from one that digests sugars to one that digests fats. (That is a vastly oversimplified explanation but there is a vast amount now written about &amp;quot;ketosis&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;ketogenic diets&amp;quot; that you can read for more details.)&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;First, to determine whether that is what is happening, you should get a test.  You can do a somewhat accurate test at home with strips that test your urine.  There are numerous brands available through online retailers.  You should only purchase the amount that you think you'll need in the short term because the strips degrade on exposure to air.  For a more accurate test, you can get a blood test or a breath test from a medical professional.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Second, if the issue is ketosis and keto breath, there is little you can do about it.  You should try increasing your intake of water, which may help to divert the ketones in your bloodstream to your urine instead of your breath, and may also help to keep your mouth hydrated which will reduce the activity of bacteria that may compound the problem.  You could increase the amount of carbohydrates in your diet, but that is probably not the solution you are looking for (unless there is a medical issue that precludes fasting, which is maybe something you should discuss with a medical professional).  You can try to mask the odour with low carbohydrate candies, chewing gum, and mouthwash.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you look up &amp;quot;keto breath&amp;quot; online you may find other advice, but I haven't found much other than the above, and &amp;quot;wait for it to reduce on its own&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32638" LastActivityDate="2021-05-23T18:50:34.890" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24786" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24579" CreationDate="2021-05-24T04:28:40.377" Score="-1" Body="&lt;p&gt;Humming does not depend to the single phenomenon. There are major causes have been attributed, including local mechanical sources, often from industrial plants, as well as manifestations of tinnitus or other biological auditory effects.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="34839" LastActivityDate="2021-05-24T04:28:40.377" CommentCount="1" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24787" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24579" CreationDate="2021-05-24T04:46:25.820" Score="1" Body="&lt;p&gt;My suggestion for you is to try to &amp;quot;crowd-source&amp;quot; information on the source of the humming.  I'm assuming you live in a neighborhood with hundreds or thousands of people, and that you are not uniquely sensitive to the humming.  If you can get your neighbors to respond to a survey asking them to record times at which they have experienced similar humming, then you can locate the source of the humming as the epicenter of the positive responses.  It seems likely that many people will be insensitive to the humming, but on the other hand many others have likely noticed it too.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If you can join forces with a researcher at a local university, some or all of the cost of the survey might be absorbed into a research grant, and the response rate will likely be higher than if you just sent out surveys as a private citizen.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="32638" LastActivityDate="2021-05-24T04:46:25.820" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24790" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24777" CreationDate="2021-05-26T16:15:55.290" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My shoes have dyed a different colour after cleaning?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;There are only one possible solutions that I can think of and I am not entirely sure that they would work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;li&gt;Soak the entire area of the shoes with &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.shoutitout.com/en-us&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shout&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;! I have had great success, with this product in the past, but this is a new domain more myself. I would recommend being generous with this product and let it soak in somewhat longer than the recommended time before washing it in cold water.&lt;/li&gt;&#xA;&lt;/ul&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;If this fails I would simply wear them as is for outdoor hiking or yard work.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="29722" LastEditorUserId="29722" LastEditDate="2021-05-26T16:23:14.253" LastActivityDate="2021-05-26T16:23:14.253" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24791" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-05-27T08:19:37.783" Score="0" ViewCount="29" Body="&lt;p&gt;I have prepared a herbal oil by heating coconut oil with a set of local herbs for quite a good amount of time. The mixture at last, consists of solid and liquid. Solid particles are burnt left overs of the herbs. Liquid is the herbal oil, which will be stored in separate containers for daily use. Upon squeezing the solid particles, the small quantity of absorbed liquid, is extracted. Manually doing this is a bit tedious as the end result might not be a 100% extraction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Tries I already made:&#xA;I used a cotton cloth to squeeze the mixture. It gave me some output, but not full. Along with, I lost some quantity of oil which sticks onto my hand and cotton cloth.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Please note: This is a home preparation, for ourselves. Quantity of prepared mixture is very much less. So please do not suggest machineries that is available in the market.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Is there a hack to extract the liquid with less manual work and less loss?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Could anyone share some idea?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="10930" LastEditorUserId="10930" LastEditDate="2021-05-27T08:38:21.823" LastActivityDate="2021-05-27T22:31:38.643" Title="How to extract 100% of liquid from a mixture of solid and liquid?" Tags="&lt;cleaning&gt;&lt;food&gt;&lt;kitchen&gt;" AnswerCount="1" CommentCount="2" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24792" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="19466" CreationDate="2021-05-27T16:56:03.747" Score="0" Body="&lt;p&gt;You can store opened PU sealant in a &lt;strong&gt;fridge or freezer&lt;/strong&gt; (which is probably even more effective). Freezing does not seem to damage the sealant.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;People who tried it report that it works because air humidity is very low in a fridge or freezer – and since it's even lower in a freezer, I suspect it works best there. Also, lower temperatures slow down all chemical reactions, so this might be another reason for why and how this works.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Quotes from my &lt;a href=&quot;https://forums.ybw.com/index.php?threads/sikaflex-shelf-life.232202/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;source&lt;/a&gt;, where I just found out about this technique:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;blockquote&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Freezer definitely works. I keep the Sikaflex and 3M 3200 next to the Freezer cold plate which gets down to -25 deg C. I've never had one go hard, but they are never more than 18 months old either. Do expect a little oozing of sealant as the tube warms up though. […]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I've just been using a small tube of Sikaflex that I opened a year ago. It's been kept in the freezer with a thin plastic bag screwed between the tube and the nozzle. I keep all my sealants in the freezer which is one of the excellent tips I have picked up from this forum over the years. […]&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;I use 20 to 40 600 Ml sausages a month and as soon as it's delivered I stick in an old bar fridge in the shed, the stuff at the back is well over 6 months old and still good. Moisture/humidity inside a fridge is very low and it needs moisture to cure, so keeping it refrigerated will help.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4673" LastActivityDate="2021-05-27T16:56:03.747" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24794" PostTypeId="2" ParentId="24791" CreationDate="2021-05-27T22:31:38.643" Score="2" Body="&lt;p&gt;Consider using a garlic press. You can exert tremendous pressure on the contents to squeeze most liquid from the contents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;They are quite inexpensive, easily cleaned, and last many years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uzMnRm.png&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noreferrer&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.stack.imgur.com/uzMnRm.png&quot; alt=&quot;garlic press&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;HACK: Use a small disk filter (made from the paper from a tea bag) to help you keep the saturated herb particles from being pushed out through the holes at the bottom of the press.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Some models have spikes that can be used to 'clean' the drainage holes when reversed.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="4698" LastActivityDate="2021-05-27T22:31:38.643" CommentCount="0" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
  <row Id="24795" PostTypeId="1" CreationDate="2021-05-27T23:05:19.567" Score="0" ViewCount="31" Body="&lt;p&gt;I am wondering why I put the whole boiled egg(peeled) and it was exploded in the microwave. But when I cut it into halves, it no longer breaks, is there any reason behind it and is there any good tips for microwave peeled eggs?&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;" OwnerUserId="33381" LastActivityDate="2021-05-27T23:05:19.567" Title="Why the boiled eggs being cut half will not be broken after being put in the microwave?" Tags="&lt;temperature&gt;&lt;eggs&gt;" AnswerCount="0" CommentCount="5" ContentLicense="CC BY-SA 4.0" />
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